Genesis

Chapter 1

1:1 In principio creavit Deus cælum et terram.

1:1 In the beginning God created heaven, and earth.

1:2 Terra autem erat inanis et vacua, et tenebræ erant super faciem abyssi : et spiritus Dei ferebatur super aquas.

1:2 And the earth was void and empty, and darkness was upon the face of the deep; and the spirit of God moved over the waters.

1:3 Dixitque Deus : Fiat lux. Et facta est lux.

1:3 And God said: Be light made. And light was made.

1:4 Et vidit Deus lucem quod esset bona : et divisit lucem a tenebris.

1:4 And God saw the light that it was good; and he divided the light from the darkness.

1:5 Appellavitque lucem Diem, et tenebras Noctem : factumque est vespere et mane, dies unus.

1:5 And he called the light Day, and the darkness Night; and there was evening and morning one day.

1:6 Dixit quoque Deus : Fiat firmamentum in medio aquarum : et dividat aquas ab aquis.

1:6 And God said: Let there be a firmament made amidst the waters: and let it divide the waters from the waters.

1:7 Et fecit Deus firmamentum, divisitque aquas, quæ erant sub firmamento, ab his, quæ erant super firmamentum. Et factum est ita.

1:7 And God made a firmament, and divided the waters that were under the firmament, from those that were above the firmament, and it was so.

1:8 Vocavitque Deus firmamentum, Cælum : et factum est vespere et mane, dies secundus.

1:8 And God called the firmament, Heaven; and the evening and morning were the second day.

1:9 Dixit vero Deus : Congregentur aquæ, quæ sub cælo sunt, in locum unum : et appareat arida. Et factum est ita.

1:9 God also said; Let the waters that are under the heaven, be gathered together into one place: and let the dry land appear. And it was so done.

1:10 Et vocavit Deus aridam Terram, congregationesque aquarum appellavit Maria. Et vidit Deus quod esset bonum.

1:10 And God called the dry land, Earth; and the gathering together of the waters, he called Seas. And God saw that it was good.

1:11 Et ait : Germinet terra herbam virentem, et facientem semen, et lignum pomiferum faciens fructum juxta genus suum, cujus semen in semetipso sit super terram. Et factum est ita.

1:11 And he said: let the earth bring forth green herb, and such as may seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit after its kind, which may have seed in itself upon the earth. And it was so done.

1:12 Et protulit terra herbam virentem, et facientem semen juxta genus suum, lignumque faciens fructum, et habens unumquodque sementem secundum speciem suam. Et vidit Deus quod esset bonum.

1:12 And the earth brought forth the green herb, and such as yieldeth seed according to its kind, and the tree that beareth fruit, having seed each one according to its kind. And God saw that it was good.

1:13 Et factum est vespere et mane, dies tertius.

1:13 And the evening and the morning were the third day.

1:14 Dixit autem Deus : Fiant luminaria in firmamento cæli, et dividant diem ac noctem, et sint in signa et tempora, et dies et annos :

1:14 And God said: Let there be lights made in the firmament of heaven, to divide the day and the night, and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days and years:

1:15 ut luceant in firmamento cæli, et illuminent terram. Et factum est ita.

1:15 To shine in the firmament of heaven, and to give light upon the earth, and it was so done.

1:16 Fecitque Deus duo luminaria magna : luminare majus, ut præesset diei : et luminare minus, ut præesset nocti : et stellas.

1:16 And God made two great lights: a greater light to rule the day; and a lesser light to rule the night: and the stars.

1:17 Et posuit eas in firmamento cæli, ut lucerent super terram,

1:17 And he set them in the firmament of heaven to shine upon the earth.

1:18 et præessent diei ac nocti, et dividerent lucem ac tenebras. Et vidit Deus quod esset bonum.

1:18 And to rule the day and the night, and to divide the light and the darkness. And God saw that it was good.

1:19 Et factum est vespere et mane, dies quartus.

1:19 And the evening and morning were the fourth day.

1:20 Dixit etiam Deus : Producant aquæ reptile animæ viventis, et volatile super terram sub firmamento cæli.

1:20 God also said: let the waters bring forth the creeping creature having life, and the fowl that may fly over the earth under the firmament of heaven.

1:21 Creavitque Deus cete grandia, et omnem animam viventem atque motabilem, quam produxerant aquæ in species suas, et omne volatile secundum genus suum. Et vidit Deus quod esset bonum.

1:21 And God created the great whales, and every living and moving creature, which the waters brought forth, according to their kinds, and every winged fowl according to its kind. And God saw that it was good.

1:22 Benedixitque eis, dicens : Crescite, et multiplicamini, et replete aquas maris : avesque multiplicentur super terram.

1:22 And he blessed them, saying: Increase and multiply, and fill the waters of the sea: and let the birds be multiplied upon the earth.

1:23 Et factum est vespere et mane, dies quintus.

1:23 And the evening and morning were the fifth day.

1:24 Dixit quoque Deus : Producat terra animam viventem in genere suo, jumenta, et reptilia, et bestias terræ secundum species suas. Factumque est ita.

1:24 And God said: Let the earth bring forth the living creature in its kind, cattle and creeping things, and beasts of the earth, according to their kinds. And it was so done.

1:25 Et fecit Deus bestias terræ juxta species suas, et jumenta, et omne reptile terræ in genere suo. Et vidit Deus quod esset bonum,

1:25 And God made the beasts of the earth according to their kinds, and cattle, and every thing that creepeth on the earth after its kind. And God saw that it was good.

1:26 et ait : Faciamus hominem ad imaginem et similitudinem nostram : et præsit piscibus maris, et volatilibus cæli, et bestiis, universæque terræ, omnique reptili, quod movetur in terra.

1:26 And he said: Let us make man to our image and likeness: and let him have dominion over the fishes of the sea, and the fowls of the air, and the beasts, and the whole earth, and every creeping creature that moveth upon the earth.

1:27 Et creavit Deus hominem ad imaginem suam : ad imaginem Dei creavit illum, masculum et feminam creavit eos.

1:27 And God created man to his own image: to the image of God he created him: male and female he created them.

1:28 Benedixitque illis Deus, et ait : Crescite et multiplicamini, et replete terram, et subjicite eam, et dominamini piscibus maris, et volatilibus cæli, et universis animantibus, quæ moventur super terram.

1:28 And God blessed them, saying: Increase and multiply, and fill the earth, and subdue it, and rule over the fishes of the sea, and the fowls of the air, and all living creatures that move upon the earth.

1:29 Dixitque Deus : Ecce dedi vobis omnem herbam afferentem semen super terram, et universa ligna quæ habent in semetipsis sementem generis sui, ut sint vobis in escam :

1:29 And God said: Behold I have given you every herb bearing seed upon the earth, and all trees that have in themselves seed of their own kind, to be your meat:

1:30 et cunctis animantibus terræ, omnique volucri cæli, et universis quæ moventur in terra, et in quibus est anima vivens, ut habeant ad vescendum. Et factum est ita.

1:30 And to all beasts of the earth, and to every fowl of the air, and to all that move upon the earth, and wherein there is life, that they may have to feed upon. And it was so done.

1:31 Viditque Deus cuncta quæ fecerat, et erant valde bona. Et factum est vespere et mane, dies sextus.

1:31 And God saw all the things that he had made, and they were very good. And the evening and morning were the sixth day.

Chapter 2

2:1 Igitur perfecti sunt cæli et terra, et omnis ornatus eorum.

2:1 So the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the furniture of them.

2:2 Complevitque Deus die septimo opus suum quod fecerat : et requievit die septimo ab universo opere quod patrarat.

2:2 And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made: and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had done.

2:3 Et benedixit diei septimo, et sanctificavit illum, quia in ipso cessaverat ab omni opere suo quod creavit Deus ut faceret.

2:3 And he blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made.

2:4 Istæ sunt generationes cæli et terræ, quando creata sunt, in die quo fecit Dominus Deus cælum et terram,

2:4 These are the generations of the heaven and the earth, when they were created, in the day that the Lord God made the heaven and the earth:

2:5 et omne virgultum agri antequam oriretur in terra, omnemque herbam regionis priusquam germinaret : non enim pluerat Dominus Deus super terram, et homo non erat qui operaretur terram :

2:5 And every plant of the field before it sprung up in the earth, and every herb of the ground before it grew: for the Lord God had not rained upon the earth; and there was not a man to till the earth.

2:6 sed fons ascendebat e terra, irrigans universam superficiem terræ.

2:6 But a spring rose out of the earth, watering all the surface of the earth.

2:7 Formavit igitur Dominus Deus hominem de limo terræ, et inspiravit in faciem ejus spiraculum vitæ, et factus est homo in animam viventem.

2:7 And the Lord God formed man of the slime of the earth: and breathed into his face the breath of life, and man became a living soul.

2:8 Plantaverat autem Dominus Deus paradisum voluptatis a principio, in quo posuit hominem quem formaverat.

2:8 And the Lord God had planted a paradise of pleasure from the beginning: wherein he placed man whom he had formed.

2:9 Produxitque Dominus Deus de humo omne lignum pulchrum visu, et ad vescendum suave lignum etiam vitæ in medio paradisi, lignumque scientiæ boni et mali.

2:9 And the Lord God brought forth of the ground all manner of trees, fair to behold, and pleasant to eat of: the tree of life also in the midst of paradise: and the tree of knowledge of good and evil.

2:10 Et fluvius egrediebatur de loco voluptatis ad irrigandum paradisum, qui inde dividitur in quatuor capita.

2:10 And a river went out of the place of pleasure to water paradise, which from thence is divided into four heads.

2:11 Nomen uni Phison : ipse est qui circuit omnem terram Hevilath, ubi nascitur aurum :

2:11 The name of the one is Phison: that is it which compasseth all the land of Hevilath, where gold groweth.

2:12 et aurum terræ illius optimum est ; ibi invenitur bdellium, et lapis onychinus.

2:12 And the gold of that land is very good: there is found bdellium, and the onyx stone.

2:13 Et nomen fluvii secundi Gehon ; ipse est qui circumit omnem terram Æthiopiæ.

2:13 And the name of the second river is Gehon: the same is it that compasseth all the land of Ethiopia.

2:14 Nomen vero fluminis tertii, Tigris : ipse vadit contra Assyrios. Fluvius autem quartus, ipse est Euphrates.

2:14 And the name of the third river is Tigris: the same passeth along by the Assyrians. And the fourth river is Euphrates.

2:15 Tulit ergo Dominus Deus hominem, et posuit eum in paradiso voluptatis, ut operaretur, et custodiret illum :

2:15 And the Lord God took man, and put him into the paradise of pleasure, to dress it, and to keep it.

2:16 præcepitque ei, dicens : Ex omni ligno paradisi comede ;

2:16 And he commanded him, saying: Of every tree of paradise thou shalt eat:

2:17 de ligno autem scientiæ boni et mali ne comedas : in quocumque enim die comederis ex eo, morte morieris.

2:17 But of the tree of knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat. For in what day soever thou shalt eat of it, thou shalt die the death.

2:18 Dixit quoque Dominus Deus : Non est bonum esse hominem solum : faciamus ei adjutorium simile sibi.

2:18 And the Lord God said: It is not good for man to be alone: let us make him a help like unto himself.

2:19 Formatis igitur Dominus Deus de humo cunctis animantibus terræ, et universis volatilibus cæli, adduxit ea ad Adam, ut videret quid vocaret ea : omne enim quod vocavit Adam animæ viventis, ipsum est nomen ejus.

2:19 And the Lord God having formed out of the ground all the beasts of the earth, and all the fowls of the air, brought them to Adam to see what he would call them: for whatsoever Adam called any living creature the same is its name.

2:20 Appellavitque Adam nominibus suis cuncta animantia, et universa volatilia cæli, et omnes bestias terræ : Adæ vero non inveniebatur adjutor similis ejus.

2:20 And Adam called all the beasts by their names, and all the fowls of the air, and all the cattle of the field: but for Adam there was not found a helper like himself.

2:21 Immisit ergo Dominus Deus soporem in Adam : cumque obdormisset, tulit unam de costis ejus, et replevit carnem pro ea.

2:21 Then the Lord God cast a deep sleep upon Adam: and when he was fast asleep, he took one of his ribs, and filled up flesh for it.

2:22 Et ædificavit Dominus Deus costam, quam tulerat de Adam, in mulierem : et adduxit eam ad Adam.

2:22 And the Lord God built the rib which he took from Adam into a woman: and brought her to Adam.

2:23 Dixitque Adam : Hoc nunc os ex ossibus meis, et caro de carne mea : hæc vocabitur Virago, quoniam de viro sumpta est.

2:23 And Adam said: This now is bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called woman, because she was taken out of man.

2:24 Quam ob rem relinquet homo patrem suum, et matrem, et adhærebit uxori suæ : et erunt duo in carne una.

2:24 Wherefore a man shall leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they shall be two in one flesh.

2:25 Erat autem uterque nudus, Adam scilicet et uxor ejus : et non erubescebant.

2:25 And they were both naked: to wit, Adam and his wife: and were not ashamed.

Chapter 3

3:1 Sed et serpens erat callidior cunctis animantibus terræ quæ fecerat Dominus Deus. Qui dixit ad mulierem : Cur præcepit vobis Deus ut non comederetis de omni ligno paradisi ?

3:1 Now the serpent was more subtle than any of the beasts of the earth which the Lord God had made. And he said to the woman: Why hath God commanded you, that you should not eat of every tree of paradise?

3:2 Cui respondit mulier : De fructu lignorum, quæ sunt in paradiso, vescimur :

3:2 And the woman answered him, saying: Of the fruit of the trees that are in paradise we do eat:

3:3 de fructu vero ligni quod est in medio paradisi, præcepit nobis Deus ne comederemus, et ne tangeremus illud, ne forte moriamur.

3:3 But of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of paradise, God hath commanded us that we should not eat; and that we should not touch it, lest perhaps we die.

3:4 Dixit autem serpens ad mulierem : Nequaquam morte moriemini.

3:4 And the serpent said to the woman: No, you shall not die the death.

3:5 Scit enim Deus quod in quocumque die comederitis ex eo, aperientur oculi vestri, et eritis sicut dii, scientes bonum et malum.

3:5 For God doth know that in what day soever you shall eat thereof, your eyes shall be opened: and you shall be as Gods, knowing good and evil.

3:6 Vidit igitur mulier quod bonum esset lignum ad vescendum, et pulchrum oculis, aspectuque delectabile : et tulit de fructu illius, et comedit : deditque viro suo, qui comedit.

3:6 And the woman saw that the tree was good to eat, and fair to the eyes, and delightful to behold: and she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave to her husband, who did eat.

3:7 Et aperti sunt oculi amborum ; cumque cognovissent se esse nudos, consuerunt folia ficus, et fecerunt sibi perizomata.

3:7 And the eyes of them both were opened: and when they perceived themselves to be naked, they sewed together fig leaves, and made themselves aprons.

3:8 Et cum audissent vocem Domini Dei deambulantis in paradiso ad auram post meridiem, abscondit se Adam et uxor ejus a facie Domini Dei in medio ligni paradisi.

3:8 And when they heard the voice of the Lord God walking in paradise at the afternoon air, Adam and his wife hid themselves from the face of the Lord God, amidst the trees of paradise.

3:9 Vocavitque Dominus Deus Adam, et dixit ei : Ubi es ?

3:9 And the Lord God called Adam, and said to him: Where art thou?

3:10 Qui ait : Vocem tuam audivi in paradiso, et timui, eo quod nudus essem, et abscondi me.

3:10 And he said: I heard thy voice in paradise; and I was afraid, because I was naked, and I hid myself.

3:11 Cui dixit : Quis enim indicavit tibi quod nudus esses, nisi quod ex ligno de quo præceperam tibi ne comederes, comedisti ?

3:11 And he said to him: And who hath told thee that thou wast naked, but that thou hast eaten of the tree whereof I commanded thee that thou shouldst not eat?

3:12 Dixitque Adam : Mulier, quam dedisti mihi sociam, dedit mihi de ligno, et comedi.

3:12 And Adam said: The woman, whom thou gavest me to be my companion, gave me of the tree, and I did eat.

3:13 Et dixit Dominus Deus ad mulierem : Quare hoc fecisti ? Quæ respondit : Serpens decepit me, et comedi.

3:13 And the Lord God said to the woman: Why hast thou done this? And she answered: The serpent deceived me, and I did eat.

3:14 Et ait Dominus Deus ad serpentem : Quia fecisti hoc, maledictus es inter omnia animantia, et bestias terræ : super pectus tuum gradieris, et terram comedes cunctis diebus vitæ tuæ.

3:14 And the Lord God said to the serpent: Because thou hast done this thing, thou art cursed among all cattle, and beasts of the earth: upon thy breast shalt thou go, and earth shalt thou eat all the days of thy life.

3:15 Inimicitias ponam inter te et mulierem, et semen tuum et semen illius : ipsa conteret caput tuum, et tu insidiaberis calcaneo ejus.

3:15 I will put enmities between thee and the woman, and thy seed and her seed: she shall crush thy head, and thou shalt lie in wait for her heel.

3:16 Mulieri quoque dixit : Multiplicabo ærumnas tuas, et conceptus tuos : in dolore paries filios, et sub viri potestate eris, et ipse dominabitur tui.

3:16 To the woman also he said: I will multiply thy sorrows, and thy conceptions: in sorrow shalt thou bring forth children, and thou shalt be under thy husband's power, and he shall have dominion over thee.

3:17 Adæ vero dixit : Quia audisti vocem uxoris tuæ, et comedisti de ligno, ex quo præceperam tibi ne comederes, maledicta terra in opere tuo : in laboribus comedes ex ea cunctis diebus vitæ tuæ.

3:17 And to Adam he said: Because thou hast hearkened to the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, whereof I commanded thee, that thou shouldst not eat, cursed is the earth in thy work: with labour and toil shalt thou eat thereof all the days of thy life.

3:18 Spinas et tribulos germinabit tibi, et comedes herbam terræ.

3:18 Thorns and thistles shall it bring forth to thee, and thou shalt eat the herbs of the earth.

3:19 In sudore vultus tui vesceris pane, donec revertaris in terram de qua sumptus es : quia pulvis es et in pulverem reverteris.

3:19 In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread till thou return to the earth out of which thou wast taken: for dust thou art, and into dust thou shalt return.

3:20 Et vocavit Adam nomen uxoris suæ, Heva : eo quod mater esset cunctorum viventium.

3:20 And Adam called the name of his wife Eve: because she was the mother of all the living.

3:21 Fecit quoque Dominus Deus Adæ et uxori ejus tunicas pelliceas, et induit eos :

3:21 And the Lord God made for Adam and his wife garments of skins, and clothed them.

3:22 et ait : Ecce Adam quasi unus ex nobis factus est, sciens bonum et malum : nunc ergo ne forte mittat manum suam, et sumat etiam de ligno vitæ, et comedat, et vivat in æternum.

3:22 And he said: Behold Adam is become as one of us, knowing good and evil: now therefore lest perhaps he put forth his hand and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live for ever.

3:23 Et emisit eum Dominus Deus de paradiso voluptatis, ut operaretur terram de qua sumptus est.

3:23 And the Lord God sent him out of the paradise of pleasure, to till the earth from which he was taken.

3:24 Ejecitque Adam : et collocavit ante paradisum voluptatis cherubim, et flammeum gladium, atque versatilem, ad custodiendam viam ligni vitæ.

3:24 And he cast out Adam: and placed before the paradise of pleasure Cherubims, and a flaming sword, turning every way, to keep the way of the tree of life.

Chapter 4

4:1 Adam vero cognovit uxorem suam Hevam, quæ concepit et peperit Cain, dicens : Possedi hominem per Deum.

4:1 And Adam knew Eve his wife; who conceived and brought forth Cain, saying: I have gotten a man through God.

4:2 Rursumque peperit fratrem ejus Abel. Fuit autem Abel pastor ovium, et Cain agricola.

4:2 And again she brought forth his brother Abel. And Abel was a shepherd, and Cain a husbandman.

4:3 Factum est autem post multos dies ut offerret Cain de fructibus terræ munera Domino.

4:3 And it came to pass after many days, that Cain offered, of the fruits of the earth, gifts to the Lord.

4:4 Abel quoque obtulit de primogenitis gregis sui, et de adipibus eorum : et respexit Dominus ad Abel, et ad munera ejus.

4:4 Abel also offered of the firstlings of his flock, and of their fat: and the Lord had respect to Abel, and to his offerings.

4:5 Ad Cain vero, et ad munera illius non respexit : iratusque est Cain vehementer, et concidit vultus ejus.

4:5 But to Cain and his offerings he had no respect: and Cain was exceeding angry, and his countenance fell.

4:6 Dixitque Dominus ad eum : Quare iratus es ? et cur concidit facies tua ?

4:6 And the Lord said to him: Why art thou angry? and why is thy countenance fallen?

4:7 nonne si bene egeris, recipies : sin autem male, statim in foribus peccatum aderit ? sed sub te erit appetitus ejus, et tu dominaberis illius.

4:7 If thou do well, shalt thou not receive? but if ill, shall not sin forthwith be present at the door? but the lust thereof shall be under thee, and thou shalt have dominion over it.

4:8 Dixitque Cain ad Abel fratrem suum : Egrediamur foras. Cumque essent in agro, consurrexit Cain adversus fratrem suum Abel, et interfecit eum.

4:8 And Cain said to Abel his brother: Let us go forth abroad. And when they were in the field, Cain rose up against his brother Abel, and slew him.

4:9 Et ait Dominus ad Cain : Ubi est Abel frater tuus ? Qui respondit : Nescio : num custos fratris mei sum ego ?

4:9 And the Lord said to Cain: Where is thy brother Abel? And he answered: I know not: am I my brother's keeper?

4:10 Dixitque ad eum : Quid fecisti ? vox sanguinis fratris tui clamat ad me de terra.

4:10 And he said to him: What hast thou done? the voice of thy brother's blood crieth to me from the earth.

4:11 Nunc igitur maledictus eris super terram, quæ aperuit os suum, et suscepit sanguinem fratris tui de manu tua.

4:11 Now therefore cursed shalt thou be upon the earth, which hath opened her mouth and received the blood of thy brother at thy hand.

4:12 Cum operatus fueris eam, non dabit tibi fructus suos : vagus et profugus eris super terram.

4:12 When thou shalt till it, it shall not yield to thee its fruit: a fugitive and a vagabond shalt thou be upon the earth.

4:13 Dixitque Cain ad Dominum : Major est iniquitas mea, quam ut veniam merear.

4:13 And Cain said to the Lord: My iniquity is greater than that I may deserve pardon.

4:14 Ecce ejicis me hodie a facie terræ, et a facie tua abscondar, et ero vagus et profugus in terra : omnis igitur qui invenerit me, occidet me.

4:14 Behold thou dost cast me out this day from the face of the earth, and from thy face I shall be hid, and I shall be a vagabond and a fugitive on the earth: every one therefore that findeth me, shall kill me.

4:15 Dixitque ei Dominus : Nequaquam ita fiet : sed omnis qui occiderit Cain, septuplum punietur. Posuitque Dominus Cain signum, ut non interficeret eum omnis qui invenisset eum.

4:15 And the Lord said to him: No, it shall not so be: but whosoever shall kill Cain, shall be punished sevenfold. And the Lord set a mark upon Cain, that whosoever found him should not kill him.

4:16 Egressusque Cain a facie Domini, habitavit profugus in terra ad orientalem plagam Eden.

4:16 And Cain went out from the face of the Lord, and dwelt as a fugitive on the earth at the east side of Eden.

4:17 Cognovit autem Cain uxorem suam, quæ concepit, et peperit Henoch : et ædificavit civitatem, vocavitque nomen ejus ex nomine filii sui, Henoch.

4:17 And Cain knew his wife, and she conceived, and brought forth Henoch: and he built a city, and called the name thereof by the name of his son Henoch.

4:18 Porro Henoch genuit Irad, et Irad genuit Maviaël, et Maviaël genuit Mathusaël, et Mathusaël genuit Lamech.

4:18 And Henoch begot Irad, and Irad begot Maviael, and Maviael begot Mathusael, and Mathusael begot Lamech,

4:19 Qui accepit duas uxores, nomen uni Ada, et nomen alteri Sella.

4:19 Who took two wives: the name of the one was Ada, and the name of the other Sella.

4:20 Genuitque Ada Jabel, qui fuit pater habitantium in tentoriis, atque pastorum.

4:20 And Ada brought forth Jabel: who was the father of such as dwell in tents, and of herdsmen.

4:21 Et nomen fratris ejus Jubal : ipse fuit pater canentium cithara et organo.

4:21 And his brother's name was Jubal: he was the father of them that play upon the harp and the organs.

4:22 Sella quoque genuit Tubalcain, qui fuit malleator et faber in cuncta opera æris et ferri. Soror vero Tubalcain, Noëma.

4:22 Sella also brought forth Tubalcain, who was a hammerer and artificer in every work of brass and iron. And the sister of Tubalcain was Noema.

4:23 Dixitque Lamech uxoribus suis Adæ et Sellæ : Audite vocem meam, uxores Lamech ; auscultate sermonem meum : quoniam occidi virum in vulnus meum, et adolescentulum in livorem meum.

4:23 And Lamech said to his wives Ada and Sella: Hear my voice, ye wives of Lamech, hearken to my speech: for I have slain a man to the wounding of myself, and a stripling to my own bruising.

4:24 Septuplum ultio dabitur de Cain : de Lamech vero septuagies septies.

4:24 Sevenfold vengeance shall be taken for Cain: but for Lamech seventy times sevenfold.

4:25 Cognovit quoque adhuc Adam uxorem suam : et peperit filium, vocavitque nomen ejus Seth, dicens : Posuit mihi Deus semen aliud pro Abel, quem occidit Cain.

4:25 Adam also knew his wife again: and she brought forth a son, and called his name Seth, saying: God hath given me another seed for Abel, whom Cain slew.

4:26 Sed et Seth natus est filius, quem vocavit Enos : iste cœpit invocare nomen Domini.

4:26 But to Seth also was born a son, whom he called Enos: this man began to call upon the name of the Lord.

Chapter 5

5:1 Hic est liber generationis Adam. In die qua creavit Deus hominem, ad similitudinem Dei fecit illum.

5:1 This is the book of the generation of Adam. In the day that God created man, he made him to the likeness of God.

5:2 Masculum et feminam creavit eos, et benedixit illis : et vocavit nomen eorum Adam, in die quo creati sunt.

5:2 He created them male and female; and blessed them: and called their name Adam, in the day when they were created.

5:3 Vixit autem Adam centum triginta annis : et genuit ad imaginem et similitudinem suam, vocavitque nomen ejus Seth.

5:3 And Adam lived a hundred and thirty years, and begot a son to his own image and likeness, and called his name Seth.

5:4 Et facti sunt dies Adam, postquam genuit Seth, octingenti anni : genuitque filios et filias.

5:4 And the days of Adam, after he begot Seth, were eight hundred years: and he begot sons and daughters.

5:5 Et factum est omne tempus quod vixit Adam, anni nongenti triginta, et mortuus est.

5:5 And all the time that Adam lived, came to nine hundred and thirty years, and he died.

5:6 Vixit quoque Seth centum quinque annis, et genuit Enos.

5:6 Seth also lived a hundred and five years, and begot Enos.

5:7 Vixitque Seth, postquam genuit Enos, octingentis septem annis, genuitque filios et filias.

5:7 And Seth lived after he begot Enos, eight hundred and seven years, and begot sons and daughters.

5:8 Et facti sunt omnes dies Seth nongentorum duodecim annorum, et mortuus est.

5:8 And all the days of Seth were nine hundred and twelve years, and he died.

5:9 Vixit vero Enos nonaginta annis, et genuit Cainan.

5:9 And Enos lived ninety years, and begot Cainan.

5:10 Post cujus ortum vixit octingentis quindecim annis, et genuit filios et filias.

5:10 After whose birth he lived eight hundred and fifteen years, and begot sons and daughters.

5:11 Factique sunt omnes dies Enos nongenti quinque anni, et mortuus est.

5:11 And all the days of Enos were nine hundred and five years, and he died.

5:12 Vixit quoque Cainan septuaginta annis, et genuit Malaleel.

5:12 And Cainan lived seventy years, and begot Malaleel.

5:13 Et vixit Cainan, postquam genuit Malaleel, octingentis quadraginta annis, genuitque filios et filias.

5:13 And Cainan lived after he begot Malaleel, eight hundred and forty years, and begot sons and daughters.

5:14 Et facti sunt omnes dies Cainan nongenti decem anni, et mortuus est.

5:14 And all the days of Cainan were nine hundred and ten years, and he died.

5:15 Vixit autem Malaleel sexaginta quinque annis, et genuit Jared.

5:15 And Malaleel lived sixty-five years and begot Jared.

5:16 Et vixit Malaleel, postquam genuit Jared, octingentis triginta annis, et genuit filios et filias.

5:16 And Malaleel lived after he begot Jared, eight hundred and thirty years, and begot sons and daughters.

5:17 Et facti sunt omnes dies Malaleel octingenti nonaginta quinque anni, et mortuus est.

5:17 And all the days of Malaleel were eight hundred and ninety-five years, and he died.

5:18 Vixitque Jared centum sexaginta duobus annis, et genuit Henoch.

5:18 And Jared lived a hundred and sixty-two years, and begot Henoch.

5:19 Et vixit Jared, postquam genuit Henoch, octingentis annis, et genuit filios et filias.

5:19 And Jared lived after he begot Henoch, eight hundred years, and begot sons and daughters.

5:20 Et facti sunt omnes dies Jared nongenti sexaginta duo anni, et mortuus est.

5:20 And all the days of Jared were nine hundred and sixty-two years, and he died.

5:21 Porro Henoch vixit sexaginta quinque annis, et genuit Mathusalam.

5:21 And Henoch lived sixty-five years, and begot Mathusala.

5:22 Et ambulavit Henoch cum Deo : et vixit, postquam genuit Mathusalam, trecentis annis, et genuit filios et filias.

5:22 And Henoch walked with God: and lived after he begot Mathusala, three hundred years, and begot sons and daughters.

5:23 Et facti sunt omnes dies Henoch trecenti sexaginta quinque anni.

5:23 And all the days of Henoch were three hundred and sixty-five years.

5:24 Ambulavitque cum Deo, et non apparuit : quia tulit eum Deus.

5:24 And he walked with God, and was seen no more: because God took him.

5:25 Vixit quoque Mathusala centum octoginta septem annis, et genuit Lamech.

5:25 And Mathusala lived a hundred and eighty-seven years, and begot Lamech.

5:26 Et vixit Mathusala, postquam genuit Lamech, septingentis octoginta duobus annis, et genuit filios et filias.

5:26 And Mathlusala lived after he begot Lamech, seven hundred and eighty-two years, and begot sons and daughters.

5:27 Et facti sunt omnes dies Mathusala nongenti sexaginta novem anni, et mortuus est.

5:27 And all the days of Mathusala were nine hundred and sixty-nine years, and he died.

5:28 Vixit autem Lamech centum octoginta duobus annis, et genuit filium :

5:28 And Lamech lived a hundred and eighty-two years, and begot a son.

5:29 vocavitque nomen ejus Noë, dicens : Iste consolabitur nos ab operibus et laboribus manuum nostrarum in terra, cui maledixit Dominus.

5:29 And he called his name Noe, saying: This same shall comfort us from the works and labours of our hands on the earth, which the Lord hath cursed.

5:30 Vixitque Lamech, postquam genuit Noë, quingentis nonaginta quinque annis, et genuit filios et filias.

5:30 And Lamech lived after he begot Noe, five hundred and ninety-five years, and begot sons and daughters.

5:31 Et facti sunt omnes dies Lamech septingenti septuaginta septem anni, et mortuus est. Noë vero cum quingentorum esset annorum, genuit Sem, Cham et Japheth.

5:31 And all the days of Lamech came to seven hundred and seventy-seven years, and he died. And Noe, when he was five hundred years old, begot Sem, Cham, and Japheth.

Chapter 6

6:1 Cumque cœpissent homines multiplicari super terram, et filias procreassent,

6:1 And after that men began to be multiplied upon the earth, and daughters were born to them,

6:2 videntes filii Dei filias hominum quod essent pulchræ, acceperunt sibi uxores ex omnibus, quas elegerant.

6:2 The sons of God seeing the daughters of men, that they were fair, took to themselves wives of all which they chose.

6:3 Dixitque Deus : Non permanebit spiritus meus in homine in æternum, quia caro est : eruntque dies illius centum viginti annorum.

6:3 And God said: My spirit shall not remain in man for ever, because he is flesh, and his days shall be a hundred and twenty years.

6:4 Gigantes autem erant super terram in diebus illis : postquam enim ingressi sunt filii Dei ad filias hominum, illæque genuerunt, isti sunt potentes a sæculo viri famosi.

6:4 Now giants were upon the earth in those days. For after the sons of God went in to the daughters of men, and they brought forth children, these are the mighty men of old, men of renown.

6:5 Videns autem Deus quod multa malitia hominum esset in terra, et cuncta cogitatio cordis intenta esset ad malum omni tempore,

6:5 And God seeing that the wickedness of men was great on the earth, and that all the thought of their heart was bent upon evil at all times,

6:6 pœnituit eum quod hominum fecisset in terra. Et tactus dolore cordis intrinsecus,

6:6 It repented him that he had made man on the earth. And being touched inwardly with sorrow of heart,

6:7 Delebo, inquit, hominem, quem creavi, a facie terræ, ab homine usque ad animantia, a reptili usque ad volucres cæli : pœnitet enim me fecisse eos.

6:7 He said: I will destroy man, whom I have created, from the face of the earth, from man even to beasts, from the creeping thing even to the fowls of the air, for it repenteth me that I have made them.

6:8 Noë vero invenit gratiam coram Domino.

6:8 But Noe found grace before the Lord.

6:9 Hæ sunt generationes Noë : Noë vir justus atque perfectus fuit in generationibus suis ; cum Deo ambulavit.

6:9 These are the generations of Noe: Noe was a just and perfect man in his generations, he walked with God.

6:10 Et genuit tres filios, Sem, Cham et Japheth.

6:10 And he begot three sons, Sem, Cham, and Japheth.

6:11 Corrupta est autem terra coram Deo, et repleta est iniquitate.

6:11 And the earth was corrupted before God, and was filled with iniquity.

6:12 Cumque vidisset Deus terram esse corruptam (omnis quippe caro corruperat viam suam super terram),

6:12 And when God had seen that the earth was corrupted (for all flesh had corrupted its way upon the earth),

6:13 dixit ad Noë : Finis universæ carnis venit coram me : repleta est terra iniquitate a facie eorum, et ego disperdam eos cum terra.

6:13 He said to Noe: The end of all flesh is come before me, the earth is filled with iniquity through them, and I will destroy them with the earth.

6:14 Fac tibi arcam de lignis lævigatis ; mansiunculas in arca facies, et bitumine linies intrinsecus et extrinsecus.

6:14 Make thee an ark of timber planks: thou shalt make little rooms in the ark, and thou shalt pitch it within and without.

6:15 Et sic facies eam : trecentorum cubitorum erit longitudo arcæ, quinquaginta cubitorum latitudo, et triginta cubitorum altitudo illius.

6:15 And thus shalt thou make it. The length of the ark shall be three hundred cubits: the breadth of it fifty cubits, and the height of it thirty cubits.

6:16 Fenestram in arca facies, et in cubito consummabis summitatem ejus : ostium autem arcæ pones ex latere ; deorsum, cœnacula et tristega facies in ea.

6:16 Thou shalt make a window in the ark, and in a cubit shalt thou finish the top of it: and the door of the ark thou shalt set in the side: with lower, middle chambers, and third stories shalt thou make it.

6:17 Ecce ego adducam aquas diluvii super terram, ut interficiam omnem carnem, in qua spiritus vitæ est subter cælum : universa quæ in terra sunt, consumentur.

6:17 Behold, I will bring the waters of a great flood upon the earth, to destroy all flesh, wherein is the breath of life under heaven. All things that are in the earth shall be consumed.

6:18 Ponamque fœdus meum tecum : et ingredieris arcam tu et filii tui, uxor tua, et uxores filiorum tuorum tecum.

6:18 And I will establish my covenant with thee, and thou shalt enter into the ark, thou and thy sons, and thy wife, and the wives of thy sons with thee.

6:19 Et ex cunctis animantibus universæ carnis bina induces in arcam, ut vivant tecum : masculini sexus et feminini.

6:19 And of every living creature of all flesh, thou shalt bring two of a sort into the ark, that they may live with thee: of the male sex, and the female.

6:20 De volucribus juxta genus suum, et de jumentis in genere suo, et ex omni reptili terræ secundum genus suum : bina de omnibus ingredientur tecum, ut possint vivere.

6:20 Of fowls according to their kind, and of beasts in their kind, and of every thing that creepeth on the earth according to its kind: two of every sort shall go in with thee, that they may live.

6:21 Tolles igitur tecum ex omnibus escis, quæ mandi possunt, et comportabis apud te : et erunt tam tibi, quam illis in cibum.

6:21 Thou shalt take unto thee of all food that may be eaten, and thou shalt lay it up with thee: and it shall be food for thee and them.

6:22 Fecit igitur Noë omnia quæ præceperat illi Deus.

6:22 And Noe did all things which God commanded him.

Chapter 7

7:1 Dixitque Dominus ad eum : Ingredere tu et omnis domus tua in arcam : te enim vidi justum coram me in generatione hac.

7:1 And the Lord said to him: Go in, thou and all thy house, into the ark: for thee I have seen just before me in this generation.

7:2 Ex omnibus animantibus mundis tolle septena et septena, masculum et feminam : de animantibus vero immundis duo et duo, masculum et feminam.

7:2 Of all clean beasts take seven and seven, the male and the female.

7:3 Sed et de volatilibus cæli septena et septena, masculum et feminam : ut salvetur semen super faciem universæ terræ.

7:3 But of the beasts that are unclean two and two, the male and the female. Of the fowls also of the air seven and seven, the male and the female: that seed may be saved upon the face of the whole earth.

7:4 Adhuc enim, et post dies septem ego pluam super terram quadraginta diebus et quadraginta noctibus : et delebo omnem substantiam, quam feci, de superficie terræ.

7:4 For yet a while, and after seven days, I will rain upon the earth forty days and forty nights: and I will destroy every substance that I have made, from the face of the earth.

7:5 Fecit ergo Noë omnia quæ mandaverat ei Dominus.

7:5 And Noe did all things which the Lord had commanded him.

7:6 Eratque sexcentorum annorum quando diluvii aquæ inundaverunt super terram.

7:6 And he was six hundred years old, when the waters of the flood overflowed the earth.

7:7 Et ingressus est Noë et filii ejus, uxor ejus et uxores filiorum ejus cum eo in arcam propter aquas diluvii.

7:7 And Noe went in and his sons, his wife and the wives of his sons with him into the ark, because of the waters of the flood.

7:8 De animantibus quoque mundis et immundis, et de volucribus, et ex omni quod movetur super terram,

7:8 And of beasts clean and unclean, and of fowls, and of every thing that moveth upon the earth,

7:9 duo et duo ingressa sunt ad Noë in arcam, masculus et femina, sicut præceperat Dominus Noë.

7:9 Two and two went in to Noe into the ark, male and female, as the Lord had commanded Noe.

7:10 Cumque transissent septem dies, aquæ diluvii inundaverunt super terram.

7:10 And after the seven days were passed, the waters of the flood overflowed the earth.

7:11 Anno sexcentesimo vitæ Noë, mense secundo, septimodecimo die mensis, rupti sunt omnes fontes abyssi magnæ, et cataractæ cæli apertæ sunt :

7:11 In the six hundredth year of the life of Noe, in the second month, in the seventeenth day of the month, all the fountains of the great deep were broken up, and the floodgates of heaven were opened:

7:12 et facta est pluvia super terram quadraginta diebus et quadraginta noctibus.

7:12 And the rain fell upon the earth forty days and forty nights.

7:13 In articulo diei illius ingressus est Noë, et Sem, et Cham, et Japheth filii ejus ; uxor illius, et tres uxores filiorum ejus cum eis in arcam :

7:13 In the selfsame day Noe, and Sem, and Cham, and Japheth, his sons: his wife, and the three wives of his sons with them, went into the ark.

7:14 ipsi et omne animal secundum genus suum, universaque jumenta in genere suo, et omne quod movetur super terram in genere suo, cunctumque volatile secundum genus suum, universæ aves, omnesque volucres,

7:14 They and every beast according to its kind, and all the cattle in their kind, and every thing that moveth upon the earth, according to its kind, and every fowl according to its kind, all birds, and all that fly,

7:15 ingressæ sunt ad Noë in arcam, bina et bina ex omni carne, in qua erat spiritus vitæ.

7:15 Went in to Noe into the ark, two and two of all flesh, wherein was the breath of life.

7:16 Et quæ ingressa sunt, masculus et femina ex omni carne introierunt, sicut præceperat ei Deus : et inclusit eum Dominus deforis.

7:16 And they that went in, went in male and female of all flesh, as God had commanded him: and the Lord shut him in on the outside.

7:17 Factumque est diluvium quadraginta diebus super terram : et multiplicatæ sunt aquæ, et elevaverunt arcam in sublime a terra.

7:17 And the flood was forty days upon the earth: and the waters increased, and lifted up the ark on high from the earth.

7:18 Vehementer enim inundaverunt, et omnia repleverunt in superficie terræ : porro arca ferebatur super aquas.

7:18 For they overflowed exceedingly: and filled all on the face of the earth: and the ark was carried upon the waters.

7:19 Et aquæ prævaluerunt nimis super terram : opertique sunt omnes montes excelsi sub universo cælo.

7:19 And the waters prevailed beyond measure upon the earth: and all the high mountains under the whole heaven were covered.

7:20 Quindecim cubitis altior fuit aqua super montes, quos operuerat.

7:20 The water was fifteen cubits higher than the mountains which it covered.

7:21 Consumptaque est omnis caro quæ movebatur super terram, volucrum, animantium, bestiarum, omniumque reptilium, quæ reptant super terram : universi homines,

7:21 And all flesh was destroyed that moved upon the earth, both of fowl and of cattle, and of beasts, and of all creeping things that creep upon the earth: and all men.

7:22 et cuncta, in quibus spiraculum vitæ est in terra, mortua sunt.

7:22 And all things wherein there is the breath of life on the earth, died.

7:23 Et delevit omnem substantiam quæ erat super terram, ab homine usque ad pecus, tam reptile quam volucres cæli : et deleta sunt de terra. Remansit autem solus Noë, et qui cum eo erant in arca.

7:23 And he destroyed all the substance that was upon the earth, from man even to beast, and the creeping things and fowls of the air: and they were destroyed from the earth: and Noe only remained, and they that were with him in the ark.

7:24 Obtinueruntque aquæ terram centum quinquaginta diebus.

7:24 And the waters prevailed upon the earth a hundred and fifty days.

Chapter 8

8:1 Recordatus autem Deus Noë, cunctorumque animantium, et omnium jumentorum, quæ erant cum eo in arca, adduxit spiritum super terram, et imminutæ sunt aquæ.

8:1 And God remembered Noe, and all the living creatures, and all the cattle which were with him in the ark, and brought a wind upon the earth, and the waters were abated:

8:2 Et clausi sunt fontes abyssi, et cataractæ cæli : et prohibitæ sunt pluviæ de cælo.

8:2 The fountains also of the deep, and the floodgates of heaven, were shut up, and the rain from heaven was restrained.

8:3 Reversæque sunt aquæ de terra euntes et redeuntes : et cœperunt minui post centum quinquaginta dies.

8:3 And the waters returned from off the earth going and coming: and they began to be abated after a hundred and fifty days.

8:4 Requievitque arca mense septimo, vigesimo septimo die mensis, super montes Armeniæ.

8:4 And the ark rested in the seventh month, the seven and twentieth day of the month, upon the mountains of Armenia.

8:5 At vero aquæ ibant et decrescebant usque ad decimum mensem : decimo enim mense, primo die mensis, apparuerunt cacumina montium.

8:5 And the waters were going and decreasing until the tenth month: for in the tenth month, the first day of the month, the tops of the mountains appeared.

8:6 Cumque transissent quadraginta dies, aperiens Noë fenestram arcæ, quam fecerat, dimisit corvum,

8:6 And after that forty days were passed, Noe opening the window of the ark, which he had made, sent forth a raven:

8:7 qui egrediebatur, et non revertebatur, donec siccarentur aquæ super terram.

8:7 Which went forth and did not return, till the waters were dried up upon the earth.

8:8 Emisit quoque columbam post eum, ut videret si jam cessassent aquæ super faciem terræ.

8:8 He sent forth also a dove after him, to see if the waters had now ceased upon the face of the earth.

8:9 Quæ cum non invenisset ubi requiesceret pes ejus, reversa est ad eum in arcam : aquæ enim erant super universam terram : extenditque manum, et apprehensam intulit in arcam.

8:9 But she not finding where her foot might rest, returned to him into the ark: for the waters were upon the whole earth: and he put forth his hand, and caught her, and brought her into the ark.

8:10 Expectatis autem ultra septem diebus aliis, rursum dimisit columbam ex arca.

8:10 And having waited yet seven other days, he again sent forth the dove out of the ark.

8:11 At illa venit ad eum ad vesperam, portans ramum olivæ virentibus foliis in ore suo : intellexit ergo Noë quod cessassent aquæ super terram.

8:11 And she came to him in the evening carrying a bough of an olive tree, with green leaves, in her mouth. Noe therefore understood that the waters were ceased upon the earth.

8:12 Expectavitque nihilominus septem alios dies : et emisit columbam, quæ non est reversa ultra ad eum.

8:12 And he stayed yet other seven days: and he sent forth the dove, which returned not any more unto him.

8:13 Igitur sexcentesimo primo anno, primo mense, prima die mensis, imminutæ sunt aquæ super terram : et aperiens Noë tectum arcæ, aspexit, viditque quod exsiccata esset superficies terræ.

8:13 Therefore in the six hundredth and first year, the first month, the first day of the month, the waters were lessened upon the earth, and Noe opening the covering of the ark, looked, and saw that the face of the earth was dried.

8:14 Mense secundo, septimo et vigesimo die mensis arefacta est terra.

8:14 In the second month, the seven and twentieth day of the month, the earth was dried.

8:15 Locutus est autem Deus ad Noë, dicens :

8:15 And God spoke to Noe, saying:

8:16 Egredere de arca, tu et uxor tua, filii tui et uxores filiorum tuorum tecum.

8:16 Go out of the ark, thou and thy wife, thy sons and the wives of thy sons with thee.

8:17 Cuncta animantia, quæ sunt apud te, ex omni carne, tam in volatilibus quam in bestiis et universis reptilibus, quæ reptant super terram, educ tecum, et ingredimini super terram : crescite et multiplicamini super eam.

8:17 All living things that are with thee of all flesh, as well in fowls as in beasts, and all creeping things that creep upon the earth, bring out with thee, and go ye upon the earth: increase and multiply upon it.

8:18 Egressus est ergo Noë, et filii ejus : uxor illius, et uxores filiorum ejus cum eo.

8:18 So Noe went out, he and his sons: his wife, and the wives of his sons with him.

8:19 Sed et omnia animantia, jumenta, et reptilia quæ reptant super terram, secundum genus suum, egressa sunt de arca.

8:19 And all living things, and cattle, and creeping things that creep upon the earth, according to their kinds went out of the ark.

8:20 Ædificavit autem Noë altare Domino : et tollens de cunctis pecoribus et volucribus mundis, obtulit holocausta super altare.

8:20 And Noe built an altar unto the Lord: and taking of all cattle and fowls that were clean, offered holocausts upon the altar.

8:21 Odoratusque est Dominus odorem suavitatis, et ait : Nequaquam ultra maledicam terræ propter homines : sensus enim et cogitatio humani cordis in malum prona sunt ab adolescentia sua : non igitur ultra percutiam omnem animam viventem sicut feci.

8:21 And the Lord smelled a sweet savour, and said: I will no more curse the earth for the sake of man: for the imagination and thought of man's heart are prone to evil from his youth: therefore I will no more destroy every living soul as I have done.

8:22 Cunctis diebus terræ, sementis et messis, frigus et æstus, æstas et hiems, nox et dies non requiescent.

8:22 All the days of the earth, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, night and day, shall not cease.

Chapter 9

9:1 Benedixitque Deus Noë et filiis ejus. Et dixit ad eos : Crescite, et multiplicamini, et replete terram.

9:1 And God blessed Noe and his sons. And he said to them: Increase, and multiply, and fill the earth.

9:2 Et terror vester ac tremor sit super cuncta animalia terræ, et super omnes volucres cæli, cum universis quæ moventur super terram : omnes pisces maris manui vestræ traditi sunt.

9:2 And let the fear and dread of you be upon all the beasts of the earth, and upon all the fowls of the air, and all that move upon the earth: all the fishes of the sea are delivered into your hand.

9:3 Et omne, quod movetur et vivit, erit vobis in cibum : quasi olera virentia tradidi vobis omnia.

9:3 And every thing that moveth, and liveth shall be meat for you: even as the green herbs have I delivered them all to you:

9:4 Excepto, quod carnem cum sanguine non comedetis.

9:4 Saving that flesh with blood you shall not eat.

9:5 Sanguinem enim animarum vestrarum requiram de manu cunctarum bestiarum : et de manu hominis, de manu viri, et fratris ejus requiram animam hominis.

9:5 For I will require the blood of your lives at the hand of every beast, and at the hand of man, at the hand of every man, and of his brother, will I require the life of man.

9:6 Quicumque effuderit humanum sanguinem, fundetur sanguis illius : ad imaginem quippe Dei factus est homo.

9:6 Whosoever shall shed man's blood, his blood shall be shed: for man was made to the image of God.

9:7 Vos autem crescite et multiplicamini, et ingredimini super terram, et implete eam.

9:7 But increase you and multiply, and go upon the earth and fill it.

9:8 Hæc quoque dixit Deus ad Noë, et ad filios ejus cum eo :

9:8 Thus also said God to Noe, and to his sons with him:

9:9 Ecce ego statuam pactum meum vobiscum, et cum semine vestro post vos :

9:9 Behold I will establish my covenant with you, and with your seed after you:

9:10 et ad omnem animam viventem, quæ est vobiscum, tam in volucribus quam in jumentis et pecudibus terræ cunctis, quæ egressa sunt de arca, et universis bestiis terræ.

9:10 And with every living soul that is with you, as well in all birds, as in cattle and beasts of the earth, that are come forth out of the ark, and in all the beasts of the earth.

9:11 Statuam pactum meum vobiscum, et nequaquam ultra interficietur omnis caro aquis diluvii, neque erit deinceps diluvium dissipans terram.

9:11 I will establish my covenant with you, and all flesh shall be no more destroyed with the waters of a flood, neither shall there be from henceforth a flood to waste the earth.

9:12 Dixitque Deus : Hoc signum fœderis quod do inter me et vos, et ad omnem animam viventem, quæ est vobiscum in generationes sempiternas :

9:12 And God said: This is the sign of the covenant which I give between me and you, and to every living soul that is with you, for perpetual generations.

9:13 arcum meum ponam in nubibus, et erit signum fœderis inter me et inter terram.

9:13 I will set my bow in the clouds, and it shall be the sign of a covenant between me and between the earth.

9:14 Cumque obduxero nubibus cælum, apparebit arcus meus in nubibus :

9:14 And when I shall cover the sky with clouds, my bow shall appear in the clouds:

9:15 et recordabor fœderis mei vobiscum, et cum omni anima vivente quæ carnem vegetat : et non erunt ultra aquæ diluvii ad delendum universam carnem.

9:15 And I will remember my covenant with you, and with every living soul that beareth flesh: and there shall no more be waters of a flood to destroy all flesh.

9:16 Eritque arcus in nubibus, et videbo illum, et recordabor fœderis sempiterni quod pactum est inter Deum et omnem animam viventem universæ carnis quæ est super terram.

9:16 And the bow shall be in the clouds, and I shall see it, and shall remember the everlasting covenant, that was made between God and every living soul of all flesh which is upon the earth.

9:17 Dixitque Deus ad Noë : Hoc erit signum fœderis, quod constitui inter me et omnem carnem super terram.

9:17 And God said to Noe: This shall be the sign of the covenant, which I have established, between me and all flesh upon the earth.

9:18 Erant ergo filii Noë, qui egressi sunt de arca, Sem, Cham et Japheth : porro Cham ipse est pater Chanaan.

9:18 And the sons of Noe, who came out of the ark, were Sem, Cham, and Japheth: and Cham is the father of Chanaan.

9:19 Tres isti filii sunt Noë : et ab his disseminatum est omne genus hominum super universam terram.

9:19 These three are the sons of Noe: and from these was all mankind spread over the whole earth.

9:20 Cœpitque Noë vir agricola exercere terram, et plantavit vineam.

9:20 And Noe a husbandman began to till the ground, and planted a vineyard.

9:21 Bibensque vinum inebriatus est, et nudatus in tabernaculo suo.

9:21 And drinking of the wine was made drunk, and was uncovered in his tent.

9:22 Quod cum vidisset Cham, pater Chanaan, verenda scilicet patris sui esse nudata, nuntiavit duobus fratribus suis foras.

9:22 Which when Cham the father of Chanaan had seen, to wit, that his father's nakedness was uncovered, he told it to his two brethren without.

9:23 At vero Sem et Japheth pallium imposuerunt humeris suis, et incedentes retrorsum, operuerunt verenda patris sui : faciesque eorum aversæ erant, et patris virilia non viderunt.

9:23 But Sem and Japheth put a cloak upon their shoulders, and going backward, covered the nakedness of their father: and their faces were turned away, and they saw not their father's nakedness.

9:24 Evigilans autem Noë ex vino, cum didicisset quæ fecerat ei filius suus minor,

9:24 And Noe awaking from the wine, when he had learned what his younger son had done to him,

9:25 ait : Maledictus Chanaan, servus servorum erit fratribus suis.

9:25 He said: Cursed be Chanaan, a servant of servants shall he be unto his brethren.

9:26 Dixitque : Benedictus Dominus Deus Sem, sit Chanaan servus ejus.

9:26 And he said: Blessed be the Lord God of Sem, be Chanaan his servant.

9:27 Dilatet Deus Japheth, et habitet in tabernaculis Sem, sitque Chanaan servus ejus.

9:27 May God enlarge Japheth, and may he dwell in the tents of Sem, and Chanaan be his servant.

9:28 Vixit autem Noë post diluvium trecentis quinquaginta annis.

9:28 And Noe lived after the flood three hundred and fifty years.

9:29 Et impleti sunt omnes dies ejus nongentorum quinquaginta annorum : et mortuus est.

9:29 And all his days were in the whole nine hundred and fifty years: and he died.

Chapter 10

10:1 Hæ sunt generationes filiorum Noë, Sem, Cham et Japheth : natique sunt eis filii post diluvium.

10:1 These are the generations of the sons of Noe: Sem, Cham, and Japheth: and unto them sons were born after the flood.

10:2 Filii Japheth : Gomer, et Magog, et Madai, et Javan, et Thubal, et Mosoch, et Thiras.

10:2 The sons of Japheth: Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Thubal, and Mosoch, and Thiras.

10:3 Porro filii Gomer : Ascenez et Riphath et Thogorma.

10:3 And the sons of Gomer: Ascenez and Riphath and Thogorma.

10:4 Filii autem Javan : Elisa et Tharsis, Cetthim et Dodanim.

10:4 And the sons of Javan: Elisa and Tharsis, Cetthim and Dodanim.

10:5 Ab his divisæ sunt insulæ gentium in regionibus suis, unusquisque secundum linguam suam et familias suas in nationibus suis.

10:5 By these were divided the islands of the Gentiles in their lands, every one according to his tongue and their families in their nations.

10:6 Filii autem Cham : Chus, et Mesraim, et Phuth, et Chanaan.

10:6 And the Sons of Cham: Chus, and Mesram, and Phuth, and Chanaan.

10:7 Filii Chus : Saba, et Hevila, et Sabatha, et Regma, et Sabatacha. Filii Regma : Saba et Dadan.

10:7 And the sons of Chus: Saba, and Hevila, and Sabatha, and Regma, and Sabatacha. The sons of Regma: Saba, and Dadan.

10:8 Porro Chus genuit Nemrod : ipse cœpit esse potens in terra,

10:8 Now Chus begot Nemrod: he began to be mighty on the earth.

10:9 et erat robustus venator coram Domino. Ob hoc exivit proverbium : Quasi Nemrod robustus venator coram Domino.

10:9 And he was a stout hunter before the Lord. Hence came a proverb: Even as Nemrod the stout hunter before the Lord.

10:10 Fuit autem principium regni ejus Babylon, et Arach et Achad, et Chalanne, in terra Sennaar.

10:10 And the beginning of his kingdom was Babylon, and Arach, and Achad, and Chalanne in the land of Sennaar.

10:11 De terra illa egressus est Assur, et ædificavit Niniven, et plateas civitatis, et Chale.

10:11 Out of that land came forth Assur, and built Ninive, and the streets of the city, and Chale.

10:12 Resen quoque inter Niniven et Chale : hæc est civitas magna.

10:12 Resen also between Ninive and Chale: this is the great city.

10:13 At vero Mesraim genuit Ludim, et Anamim et Laabim, Nephthuim,

10:13 And Mesraim begot Ludim, and Anamim and Laabim, Nephthuim.

10:14 et Phetrusim, et Chasluim : de quibus egressi sunt Philisthiim et Caphtorim.

10:14 And Phetrusim, and Chasluim; of whom came forth the Philistines, and the Capthorim.

10:15 Chanaan autem genuit Sidonem primogenitum suum. Hethæum,

10:15 And Chanaan begot Sidon his firstborn, the Hethite,

10:16 et Jebusæum, et Amorrhæum, Gergesæum,

10:16 And the Jebusite, and the Amorrhite, and the Gergesite.

10:17 Hevæum, et Aracæum : Sinæum,

10:17 The Hevite and Aracite: the Sinite,

10:18 et Aradium, Samaræum, et Amathæum : et post hæc disseminati sunt populi Chananæorum.

10:18 And the Aradian, the Samarite, and the Hamathite: and afterwards the families of the Chanaanites were spread abroad.

10:19 Factique sunt termini Chanaan venientibus a Sidone Geraram usque Gazam, donec ingrediaris Sodomam et Gomorrham, et Adamam, et Seboim usque Lesa.

10:19 And the limits of Chanaan were from Sidon as one comes to Gerara even to Gaza, until thou enter Sodom and Gomorrha, and Adama, and Seboim even to Lesa.

10:20 Hi sunt filii Cham in cognationibus, et linguis, et generationibus, terrisque et gentibus suis.

10:20 These are the children of Cham in their kindreds and tongues, and generations, and lands, and nations.

10:21 De Sem quoque nati sunt, patre omnium filiorum Heber, fratre Japheth majore.

10:21 Of Sem also the father of all the children of Heber, the elder brother of Japheth, sons were born.

10:22 Filii Sem : Ælam, et Assur, et Arphaxad, et Lud, et Aram.

10:22 The sons of Sem: Elam and Assur, and Arphaxad, and Lud, and Aram.

10:23 Filii Aram : Us, et Hul, et Gether, et Mes.

10:23 The sons of Aram: Us, and Hull, and Gether; and Mes.

10:24 At vero Arphaxad genuit Sale, de quo ortus est Heber.

10:24 But Arphaxad begot Sale, of whom was born Heber.

10:25 Natique sunt Heber filii duo : nomen uni Phaleg, eo quod in diebus ejus divisa sit terra : et nomen fratris ejus Jectan.

10:25 And to Heber were born two sons: the name of the one was Phaleg, because in his days was the earth divided: and his brother's name Jectan.

10:26 Qui Jectan genuit Elmodad, et Saleph, et Asarmoth, Jare,

10:26 Which Jectan begot Elmodad, and Saleph, and Asarmoth, Jare,

10:27 et Aduram, et Uzal, et Decla,

10:27 And Aduram, and Uzal, and Decla,

10:28 et Ebal, et Abimaël, Saba,

10:28 And Ebal, and Abimael, Saba,

10:29 et Ophir, et Hevila, et Jobab : omnes isti, filii Jectan.

10:29 And Ophir, and Hevila, and Jobab. All these were the sons of Jectan.

10:30 Et facta est habitatio eorum de Messa pergentibus usque Sephar montem orientalem.

10:30 And their dwelling was from Messa as we go on as far as Sephar, a mountain in the east.

10:31 Isti filii Sem secundum cognationes, et linguas, et regiones in gentibus suis.

10:31 These are the children of Sem according to their kindreds and tongues, and countries in their nations.

10:32 Hæ familiæ Noë juxta populos et nationes suas. Ab his divisæ sunt gentes in terra post diluvium.

10:32 These are the families of Noe, according to their people and nations. By these were the nations divided on the earth after the flood.

Chapter 11

11:1 Erat autem terra labii unius, et sermonum eorumdem.

11:1 And the earth was of one tongue, and of the same speech.

11:2 Cumque proficiscerentur de oriente, invenerunt campum in terra Sennaar, et habitaverunt in eo.

11:2 And when they removed from the east, they found a plain in the land of Sennaar, and dwelt in it.

11:3 Dixitque alter ad proximum suum : Venite, faciamus lateres, et coquamus eos igni. Habueruntque lateres pro saxis, et bitumen pro cæmento :

11:3 And each one said to his neighbour: Come let us make brick, and bake them with fire. And they had brick instead of stones, and slime instead of mortar:

11:4 et dixerunt : Venite, faciamus nobis civitatem et turrim, cujus culmen pertingat ad cælum : et celebremus nomen nostrum antequam dividamur in universas terras.

11:4 And they said: Come, let us make a city and a tower, the top whereof may reach to heaven; and let us make our name famous before we be scattered abroad into all lands.

11:5 Descendit autem Dominus ut videret civitatem et turrim, quam ædificabant filii Adam,

11:5 And the Lord came down to see the city and the tower, which the children of Adam were building.

11:6 et dixit : Ecce, unus est populus, et unum labium omnibus : cœperuntque hoc facere, nec desistent a cogitationibus suis, donec eas opere compleant.

11:6 And he said: Behold, it is one people, and all have one tongue: and they have begun to do this, neither will they leave off from their designs, till they accomplish them in deed.

11:7 Venite igitur, descendamus, et confundamus ibi linguam eorum, ut non audiat unusquisque vocem proximi sui.

11:7 Come ye, therefore, let us go down, and there confound their tongue, that they may not understand one another's speech.

11:8 Atque ita divisit eos Dominus ex illo loco in universas terras, et cessaverunt ædificare civitatem.

11:8 And so the Lord scattered them from that place into all lands, and they ceased to build the city.

11:9 Et idcirco vocatum est nomen ejus Babel, quia ibi confusum est labium universæ terræ : et inde dispersit eos Dominus super faciem cunctarum regionum.

11:9 And therefore the name thereof was called Babel, because there the language of the whole earth was confounded: and from thence the Lord scattered them abroad upon the face of all countries.

11:10 Hæ sunt generationes Sem : Sem erat centum annorum quando genuit Arphaxad, biennio post diluvium.

11:10 These are the generations of Sem: Sem was a hundred years old when he begot Arphaxad, two years after the flood.

11:11 Vixitque Sem, postquam genuit Arphaxad, quingentis annis : et genuit filios et filias.

11:11 And Sem lived after he begot Arphaxad, five hundred years, and begot sons and daughters.

11:12 Porro Arphaxad vixit triginta quinque annis, et genuit Sale.

11:12 And Arphaxad lived thirty-five years, and begot Sale.

11:13 Vixitque Arphaxad, postquam genuit Sale, trecentis tribus annis : et genuit filios et filias.

11:13 And Arphaxad lived after he begot Sale, three hundred and three years, and begot sons and daughters.

11:14 Sale quoque vixit triginta annis, et genuit Heber.

11:14 Sale also lived thirty years, and begot Heber.

11:15 Vixitque Sale, postquam genuit Heber, quadringentis tribus annis : et genuit filios et filias.

11:15 And Sale lived after he begot Heber, four hundred and three years: and begot sons and daughters.

11:16 Vixit autem Heber triginta quatuor annis, et genuit Phaleg.

11:16 And Heber lived thirty-four years, and begot Phaleg.

11:17 Et vixit Heber postquam genuit Phaleg, quadringentis triginta annis : et genuit filios et filias.

11:17 And Heber lived after he begot Phaleg, four hundred and thirty years: and begot sons and daughters.

11:18 Vixit quoque Phaleg triginta annis, et genuit Reu.

11:18 Phaleg also lived thirty years, and begot Reu.

11:19 Vixitque Phaleg, postquam genuit Reu, ducentis novem annis : et genuit filios et filias.

11:19 And Phaleg lived after he begot Reu, two hundred and nine years, and begot sons and daughters.

11:20 Vixit autem Reu triginta duobus annis, et genuit Sarug.

11:20 And Reu lived thirty-two years, and begot Sarug.

11:21 Vixit quoque Reu, postquam genuit Sarug, ducentis septem annis : et genuit filios et filias.

11:21 And Reu lived after he begot Sarug, two hundred and seven years, and begot sons and daughters.

11:22 Vixit vero Sarug triginta annis, et genuit Nachor.

11:22 And Sarug lived thirty years, and begot Nachor.

11:23 Vixitque Sarug, postquam genuit Nachor, ducentis annis : et genuit filios et filias.

11:23 And Sarug lived after he begot Nachor, two hundred years, and begot sons and daughters.

11:24 Vixit autem Nachor viginti novem annis, et genuit Thare.

11:24 And Nachor lived nine and twenty years, and begot Thare.

11:25 Vixitque Nachor, postquam genuit Thare, centum decem et novem annis : et genuit filios et filias.

11:25 And Nachor lived after he begot Thare, a hundred and nineteen years, and begot sons and daughters.

11:26 Vixitque Thare septuaginta annis, et genuit Abram, et Nachor, et Aran.

11:26 And Thare lived seventy years, and begot Abram, and Nachor, and Aran.

11:27 Hæ sunt autem generationes Thare : Thare genuit Abram, Nachor et Aran. Porro Aran genuit Lot.

11:27 And these are the generations of Thare: Thare begot Abram, Nachor, and Aran. And Aran begot Lot.

11:28 Mortuusque est Aran ante Thare patrem suum, in terra nativitatis suæ, in Ur Chaldæorum.

11:28 And Aran died before Thare his father, in the land of his nativity in Ur of the Chaldees.

11:29 Duxerunt autem Abram et Nachor uxores : nomen uxoris Abram, Sarai : et nomen uxoris Nachor, Melcha filia Aran, patris Melchæ, et patris Jeschæ.

11:29 And Abram and Nachor married wives: the name of Abram's wife was Sarai: and the name of Nachor's wife, Melcha, the daughter of Aran, father of Melcha and father of Jescha.

11:30 Erat autem Sarai sterilis, nec habebat liberos.

11:30 And Sarai was barren, and had no children.

11:31 Tulit itaque Thare Abram filium suum, et Lot filium Aran, filium filii sui, et Sarai nurum suam, uxorem Abram filii sui, et eduxit eos de Ur Chaldæorum, ut irent in terram Chanaan : veneruntque usque Haran, et habitaverunt ibi.

11:31 And Thare took Abram his son, and Lot the son of Aran, his son's son, and Sarai his daughter in law, the wife of Abram his son, and brought them out of Ur of the Chaldees, to go into the land of Chanaan: and they came as far as Haran, and dwelt there.

11:32 Et facti sunt dies Thare ducentorum quinque annorum, et mortuus est in Haran.

11:32 And the days of Thare were two hundred and five years, and he died in Haran.

Chapter 12

12:1 Dixit autem Dominus ad Abram : Egredere de terra tua, et de cognatione tua, et de domo patris tui, et veni in terram quam monstrabo tibi.

12:1 And the Lord said to Abram: Go forth out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and out of thy father's house, and come into the land which I shall shew thee.

12:2 Faciamque te in gentem magnam, et benedicam tibi, et magnificabo nomen tuum, erisque benedictus.

12:2 And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and magnify thy name, and thou shalt be blessed.

12:3 Benedicam benedicentibus tibi, et maledicam maledicentibus tibi, atque in te benedicentur universæ cognationes terræ.

12:3 I will bless them that bless thee, and curse them that curse thee, and IN THEE shall all the kindreds of the earth be blessed.

12:4 Egressus est itaque Abram sicut præceperat ei Dominus, et ivit cum eo Lot : septuaginta quinque annorum erat Abram cum egrederetur de Haran.

12:4 So Abram went out as the Lord had commanded him, and Lot went with him: Abram was seventy-five years old when he went forth from Haran.

12:5 Tulitque Sarai uxorem suam, et Lot filium fratris sui, universamque substantiam quam possederant, et animas quas fecerant in Haran : et egressi sunt ut irent in terram Chanaan. Cumque venissent in eam,

12:5 And he took Sarai his wife, and Lot his brother's son, and all the substance which they had gathered, and the souls which they had gotten in Haran: and they went out to go into the land of Chanaan. And when they were come into it,

12:6 pertransivit Abram terram usque ad locum Sichem, usque ad convallem illustrem : Chananæus autem tunc erat in terra.

12:6 Abram passed through the country unto the place of Sichem, as far as the noble vale: now the Chanaanite was at that time in the land.

12:7 Apparuit autem Dominus Abram, et dixit ei : Semini tuo dabo terram hanc. Qui ædificavit ibi altare Domino, qui apparuerat ei.

12:7 And the Lord appeared to Abram, and said to him: To thy seed will I give this land. And he built there an altar to the Lord, who had appeared to him.

12:8 Et inde transgrediens ad montem, qui erat contra orientem Bethel, tetendit ibi tabernaculum suum, ab occidente habens Bethel, et ab oriente Hai : ædificavit quoque ibi altare Domino, et invocavit nomen ejus.

12:8 And passing on from thence to a mountain, that was on the east side of Bethel, he there pitched his tent, having Bethel on the west, and Hai on the east: he built there also an altar to the Lord, and called upon his name.

12:9 Perrexitque Abram vadens, et ultra progrediens ad meridiem.

12:9 And Abram went forward, going and proceeding on to the south.

12:10 Facta est autem fames in terra : descenditque Abram in Ægyptum, ut peregrinaretur ibi : prævaluerat enim fames in terra.

12:10 And there came a famine in the country: and Abram went down into Egypt, to sojourn there: for the famine was very grievous in the land.

12:11 Cumque prope esset ut ingrederetur Ægyptum, dixit Sarai uxori suæ : Novi quod pulchra sis mulier :

12:11 And when he was near to enter into Egypt, he said to Sarai his wife: I know that thou art a beautiful woman:

12:12 et quod cum viderint te Ægyptii, dicturi sunt : Uxor ipsius est : et interficient me, et te reservabunt.

12:12 And that when the Egyptians shall see thee, they will say: She is his wife: and they will kill me, and keep thee.

12:13 Dic ergo, obsecro te, quod soror mea sis : ut bene sit mihi propter te, et vivat anima mea ob gratiam tui.

12:13 Say, therefore, I pray thee, that thou art my sister: that I may be well used for thee, and that my soul may live for thy sake.

12:14 Cum itaque ingressus esset Abram Ægyptum, viderunt Ægyptii mulierem quod esset pulchra nimis.

12:14 And when Abram was come into Egypt, the Egyptians saw the woman that she was very beautiful.

12:15 Et nuntiaverunt principes Pharaoni, et laudaverunt eam apud illum : et sublata est mulier in domum Pharaonis.

12:15 And the princes told Pharao, and praised her before him: and the woman was taken into the house of Pharao.

12:16 Abram vero bene usi sunt propter illam : fueruntque ei oves et boves et asini, et servi et famulæ, et asinæ et cameli.

12:16 And they used Abram well for her sake. And he had sheep and oxen and he asses, and men servants, and maid servants, and she asses, and camels.

12:17 Flagellavit autem Dominus Pharaonem plagis maximis, et domum ejus, propter Sarai uxorem Abram.

12:17 But the Lord scourged Pharao and his house with most grievous stripes for Sarai, Abram's wife.

12:18 Vocavitque Pharao Abram, et dixit ei : Quidnam est hoc quod fecisti mihi ? quare non indicasti quod uxor tua esset ?

12:18 And Pharao called Abram, and said to him: What is this that thou hast done to me? Why didst thou not tell me that she was thy wife?

12:19 quam ob causam dixisti esse sororem tuam, ut tollerem eam mihi in uxorem ? Nunc igitur ecce conjux tua, accipe eam, et vade.

12:19 For what cause didst thou say, she was thy sister, that I might take her to my wife? Now therefore there is thy wife, take her, and go thy way.

12:20 Præcepitque Pharao super Abram viris : et deduxerunt eum, et uxorem illius, et omnia quæ habebat.

12:20 And Pharao gave his men orders concerning Abram: and they led him away and his wife, and all that he had.

Chapter 13

13:1 Ascendit ergo Abram de Ægypto, ipse et uxor ejus, et omnia quæ habebat, et Lot cum eo, ad australem plagam.

13:1 And Abram went up out of Egypt, he and his wife, and all that he had, and Lot with him into the south.

13:2 Erat autem dives valde in possessione auri et argenti.

13:2 And he was very rich in possession of gold and silver.

13:3 Reversusque est per iter, quo venerat, a meridie in Bethel, usque ad locum ubi prius fixerat tabernaculum inter Bethel et Hai,

13:3 And he returned by the way, that he came, from the south to Bethel, to the place where before he had pitched his tent between Bethel and Hai,

13:4 in loco altaris quod fecerat prius : et invocavit ibi nomen Domini.

13:4 In the place of the altar which he had made before, and there he called upon the name of the Lord.

13:5 Sed et Lot qui erat cum Abram, fuerunt greges ovium, et armenta, et tabernacula.

13:5 But Lot also, who was with Abram, had flocks of sheep, and herds of beasts, and tents.

13:6 Nec poterat eos capere terra, ut habitarent simul : erat quippe substantia eorum multa, et nequibant habitare communiter.

13:6 Neither was the land able to bear them, that they might dwell together: for their substance was great, and they could not dwell together.

13:7 Unde et facta est rixa inter pastores gregum Abram et Lot. Eo autem tempore Chananæus et Pherezæus habitabant in terra illa.

13:7 Whereupon also there arose a strife between the herdsmen of Abram and of Lot. And at that time the Chanaanite and the Pherezite dwelled in that country.

13:8 Dixit ergo Abram ad Lot : Ne quæso sit jurgium inter me et te, et inter pastores meos et pastores tuos : fratres enim sumus.

13:8 Abram therefore said to Lot: Let there be no quarrel, I beseech thee, between me and thee, and between my herdsmen and thy herdsmen: for we are brethren.

13:9 Ecce universa terra coram te est : recede a me, obsecro : si ad sinistram ieris, ego dexteram tenebo : si tu dexteram elegeris, ego ad sinistram pergam.

13:9 Behold the whole land is before thee: depart from me, I pray thee: if thou wilt go to the left hand, I will take the right: if thou choose the right hand, I will pass to the left.

13:10 Elevatis itaque Lot oculis, vidit omnem circa regionem Jordanis, quæ universa irrigabatur antequam subverteret Dominus Sodomam et Gomorrham, sicut paradisus Domini, et sicut Ægyptus venientibus in Segor.

13:10 And Lot lifting up his eyes, saw all the country about the Jordan, which was watered throughout, before the Lord destroyed Sodom and Gomorrha, as the paradise of the Lord, and like Egypt as one comes to Segor.

13:11 Elegitque sibi Lot regionem circa Jordanem, et recessit ab oriente : divisique sunt alterutrum a fratre suo.

13:11 And Lot chose to himself the country about the Jordan, and he departed from the east: and they were separated one brother from the other.

13:12 Abram habitavit in terra Chanaan ; Lot vero moratus est in oppidis, quæ erant circa Jordanem, et habitavit in Sodomis.

13:12 Abram dwelt in the land of Chanaan: and Lot abode in the towns, that were about the Jordan, and dwelt in Sodom.

13:13 Homines autem Sodomitæ pessimi erant, et peccatores coram Domino nimis.

13:13 And the men of Sodom were very wicked, and sinners before the face of the Lord beyond measure.

13:14 Dixitque Dominus ad Abram, postquam divisus est ab eo Lot : Leva oculos tuos et vide a loco, in quo nunc es, ad aquilonem et meridiem, ad orientem et occidentem.

13:14 And the Lord said to Abram, after Lot was separated from him: Lift up thy eyes, and look from the place wherein thou now art, to the north and to the south, to the east and to the west.

13:15 Omnem terram, quam conspicis, tibi dabo, et semini tuo usque in sempiternum.

13:15 All the land which thou seest, I will give to thee, and to thy seed for ever.

13:16 Faciamque semen tuum sicut pulverem terræ : si quis potest hominum numerare pulverem terræ, semen quoque tuum numerare poterit.

13:16 And I will make thy seed as the dust of the earth: if any man be able to number the dust of the earth, he shall be able to number thy seed also.

13:17 Surge, et perambula terram in longitudine et in latitudine sua : quia tibi daturus sum eam.

13:17 Arise and walk through the land in the length, and the breadth thereof: for I will give it to thee.

13:18 Movens igitur tabernaculum suum Abram, venit, et habitavit juxta convallem Mambre, quæ est in Hebron : ædificavitque ibi altare Domino.

13:18 So Abram removing his tent, came, and dwelt by the vale of Mambre, which is in Hebron: and he built there an altar to the Lord.

Chapter 14

14:1 Factum est autem in illo tempore, ut Amraphel rex Sennaar, et Arioch rex Ponti, et Chodorlahomor rex Elamitarum, et Thadal rex gentium

14:1 And it came to pass at that time, that Amraphel, king of Sennaar, and Arioch, king of Pontus, and Chodorlahomor, king of the Elamites, and Thadal, king of nations,

14:2 inirent bellum contra Bara regem Sodomorum, et contra Bersa regem Gomorrhæ, et contra Sennaab regem Adamæ, et contra Semeber regem Seboim, contraque regem Balæ, ipsa est Segor.

14:2 Made war against Bara, king of Sodom, and against Bersa, king of Gomorrha, and against Sennaab, king of Adama, and against Semeber, king of Seboim, and against the king of Bala, which is Segor.

14:3 Omnes hi convenerunt in vallem Silvestrem, quæ nunc est mare salis.

14:3 All these came together into the woodland vale, which now is the salt sea.

14:4 Duodecim enim annis servierunt Chodorlahomor, et tertiodecimo anno recesserunt ab eo.

14:4 For they had served Chodorlahomor twelve years, and in the thirteenth year they revolted from him.

14:5 Igitur quartodecimo anno venit Chodorlahomor, et reges qui erant cum eo : percusseruntque Raphaim in Astarothcarnaim, et Zuzim cum eis, et Emim in Save Cariathaim,

14:5 And in the fourteenth year came Chodorlahomor, and the kings that were with him: and they smote the Raphaim in Astarothcarnaim, and the Zuzim with them, and the Emim in Save of Cariathaim.

14:6 et Chorræos in montibus Seir, usque ad Campestria Pharan, quæ est in solitudine.

14:6 And the Chorreans in the mountains of Seir, even to the plains of Pharan, which is in the wilderness.

14:7 Reversique sunt, et venerunt ad fontem Misphat, ipsa est Cades : et percusserunt omnem regionem Amalecitarum, et Amorrhæum, qui habitabat in Asasonthamar.

14:7 And they returned, and came to the fountain of Misphat, the same is Cades: and they smote all the country of the Amalecites, and the Amorrhean that dwelt in Asasonthamar.

14:8 Et egressi sunt rex Sodomorum, et rex Gomorrhæ, rexque Adamæ, et rex Seboim, necnon et rex Balæ, quæ est Segor : et direxerunt aciem contra eos in valle Silvestri :

14:8 And the king of Sodom, and the king of Gomorrha, and the king of Adama, and the king of Seboim, and the king of Bala, which is Segor, went out: and they set themselves against them in battle array, in the woodland vale:

14:9 scilicet adversus Chodorlahomor regem Elamitarum, et Thadal regem Gentium, et Amraphel regem Sennaar, et Arioch regem Ponti : quatuor reges adversus quinque.

14:9 To wit, against Chodorlahomor king of the Elamites, and Thadal king of nations, and Amraphel king of Sennaar, and Arioch king of Pontus: four kings against five.

14:10 Vallis autem Silvestris habebat puteos multos bituminis. Itaque rex Sodomorum, et Gomorrhæ, terga verterunt, cecideruntque ibi : et qui remanserant, fugerunt ad montem.

14:10 Now the woodland vale had many pits of slime. And the king of Sodom, and the king of Gomorrha turned their backs, and were overthrown there: and they that remained, fled to the mountain.

14:11 Tulerunt autem omnem substantiam Sodomorum et Gomorrhæ, et universa quæ ad cibum pertinent, et abierunt :

14:11 And they took all the substance of the Sodomites, and Gomorrhites, and all their victuals, and went their way:

14:12 necnon et Lot, et substantiam ejus, filium fratris Abram, qui habitabat in Sodomis.

14:12 And Lot also, the son of Abram's brother, who dwelt in Sodom, and his substance.

14:13 Et ecce unus, qui evaserat, nuntiavit Abram Hebræo, qui habitabat in convalle Mambre Amorrhæi, fratris Escol, et fratris Aner : hi enim pepigerant fœdus cum Abram.

14:13 And behold one, that had escaped, told Abram the Hebrew, who dwelt in the vale of Mambre the Amorrhite, the brother of Escol, and the brother of Aner: for these had made a league with Abram.

14:14 Quod cum audisset Abram, captum videlicet Lot fratrem suum, numeravit expeditos vernaculos suos trecentos decem et octo : et persecutus est usque Dan.

14:14 Which when Abram had heard, to wit, that his brother Lot was taken, he numbered of the servants born in his house, three hundred and eighteen, well appointed: and pursued them to Dan.

14:15 Et divisis sociis, irruit super eos nocte : percussitque eos, et persecutus est eos usque Hoba, quæ est ad lævam Damasci.

14:15 And dividing his company, he rushed upon them in the night, and defeated them: and pursued them as far as Hoba, which is on the left hand of Damascus.

14:16 Reduxitque omnem substantiam, et Lot fratrem suum cum substantia illius, mulieres quoque et populum.

14:16 And he brought back all the substance, and Lot his brother, with his substance, the women also, and the people.

14:17 Egressus est autem rex Sodomorum in occursum ejus postquam reversus est a cæde Chodorlahomor, et regum qui cum eo erant in valle Save, quæ est vallis regis.

14:17 And the king of Sodom went out to meet him, after he returned from the slaughter of Chodorlahomor, and of the kings that were with him in the vale of Save, which is the king's vale.

14:18 At vero Melchisedech rex Salem, proferens panem et vinum, erat enim sacerdos Dei altissimi,

14:18 But Melchisedech, the king of Salem, bringing forth bread and wine, for he was the priest of the most high God,

14:19 benedixit ei, et ait : Benedictus Abram Deo excelso, qui creavit cælum et terram :

14:19 Blessed him, and said: Blessed be Abram by the most high God, who created heaven and earth.

14:20 et benedictus Deus excelsus, quo protegente, hostes in manibus tuis sunt. Et dedit ei decimas ex omnibus.

14:20 And blessed be the most high God, by whose protection, the enemies are in thy hands. And he gave him the tithes of all.

14:21 Dixit autem rex Sodomorum ad Abram : Da mihi animas, cetera tolle tibi.

14:21 And the king of Sodom said to Abram: Give me the persons, and the rest take to thyself.

14:22 Qui respondit ei : Levo manum meam ad Dominum Deum excelsum possessorem cæli et terræ,

14:22 And he answered him: I lift up my hand to the Lord God the most high, the possessor of heaven and earth,

14:23 quod a filo subtegminis usque ad corigiam caligæ, non accipiam ex omnibus quæ tua sunt, ne dicas : Ego ditavi Abram :

14:23 That from the very woof thread unto the shoe latchet, I will not take of any things that are thine, lest thou say: I have enriched Abram.

14:24 exceptis his, quæ comederunt juvenes, et partibus virorum, qui venerunt mecum, Aner, Escol et Mambre : isti accipient partes suas.

14:24 Except such things as the young men have eaten, and the shares of the men that came with me, Aner, Escol, and Mambre: these shall take their shares.

Chapter 15

15:1 His itaque transactis, factus est sermo Domini ad Abram per visionem dicens : Noli timere, Abram : ego protector tuus sum, et merces tua magna nimis.

15:1 Now when these things were done, the word of the Lord came to Abram by a vision, saying: Fear not, Abram, I am thy protector, and thy reward exceeding great.

15:2 Dixitque Abram : Domine Deus, quid dabis mihi ? ego vadam absque liberis, et filius procuratoris domus meæ iste Damascus Eliezer.

15:2 And Abram said: Lord God, what wilt thou give me? I shall go without children: and the son of the steward of my house is this Damascus Eliezer.

15:3 Addiditque Abram : Mihi autem non dedisti semen, et ecce vernaculus meus, hæres meus erit.

15:3 And Abram added: But to me thou hast not given seed: and lo my servant born in my house, shall be my heir.

15:4 Statimque sermo Domini factus est ad eum, dicens : Non erit hic hæres tuus, sed qui egredietur de utero tuo, ipsum habebis hæredem.

15:4 And immediately the word of the Lord came to him, saying : He shall not be thy heir: but he that shall come out of thy bowels, him shalt thou have for thy heir.

15:5 Eduxitque eum foras, et ait illi : Suspice cælum, et numera stellas, si potes. Et dixit ei : Sic erit semen tuum.

15:5 And he brought him forth abroad, and said to him: Look up to heaven and number the stars if thou canst. And he said to him: So shall thy seed be.

15:6 Credidit Abram Deo, et reputatum est illi ad justitiam.

15:6 Abram believed God, and it was reputed to him unto justice.

15:7 Dixitque ad eum : Ego Dominus qui eduxi te de Ur Chaldæorum ut darem tibi terram istam, et possideres eam.

15:7 And he said to him: I am the Lord who brought thee out from Ur of the Chaldees, to give thee this land, and that thou mightest possess it.

15:8 At ille ait : Domine Deus, unde scire possum quod possessurus sim eam ?

15:8 But he said: Lord God, whereby may I know that I shall possess it?

15:9 Et respondens Dominus : Sume, inquit, mihi vaccam triennem, et capram trimam, et arietem annorum trium, turturem quoque et columbam.

15:9 And the Lord answered, and said: Take me a cow of three years old, and a she-goat of three years. and a ram of three years, a turtle also, and a pigeon.

15:10 Qui tollens universa hæc, divisit ea per medium, et utrasque partes contra se altrinsecus posuit ; aves autem non divisit.

15:10 And he took all these, and divided them in the midst, and laid the two pieces of each one against the other: but the birds he divided not.

15:11 Descenderuntque volucres super cadavera, et abigebat eas Abram.

15:11 And the fowls came down upon the carcasses, and Abram drove them away.

15:12 Cumque sol occumberet, sopor irruit super Abram, et horror magnus et tenebrosus invasit eum.

15:12 And when the sun was setting, a deep sleep fell upon Abram, and a great and darksome horror seized upon him.

15:13 Dictumque est ad eum : Scito prænoscens quod peregrinum futurum sit semen tuum in terra non sua, et subjicient eos servituti, et affligent quadringentis annis.

15:13 And it was said unto him: Know thou beforehand that thy seed shall be a stranger in a land not their own, and they shall bring them under bondage, and afflict them four hundred years.

15:14 Verumtamen gentem, cui servituri sunt, ego judicabo : et post hæc egredientur cum magna substantia.

15:14 But I will judge the nation which they shall serve, and after this they shall come out with great substance.

15:15 Tu autem ibis ad patres tuos in pace, sepultus in senectute bona.

15:15 And thou shalt go to thy fathers in peace, and be buried in a good old age.

15:16 Generatione autem quarta revertentur huc : necdum enim completæ sunt iniquitates Amorrhæorum usque ad præsens tempus.

15:16 But in the fourth generation they shall return hither: for as yet the iniquities of the Amorrhites are not at the full until this present time.

15:17 Cum ergo occubuisset sol, facta est caligo tenebrosa, et apparuit clibanus fumans, et lampas ignis transiens inter divisiones illas.

15:17 And when the sun was set, there arose a dark mist, and there appeared a smoking furnace, and a lamp of fire passing between those divisions.

15:18 In illo die pepigit Dominus fœdus cum Abram, dicens : Semini tuo dabo terram hanc a fluvio Ægypti usque ad fluvium magnum Euphraten,

15:18 That day God made a covenant with Abram, saying: To thy seed will I give this land, from the river to Egypt even to the great river Euphrates.

15:19 Cinæos, et Cenezæos, Cedmonæos,

15:19 The Cineans, and Cenezites, the Cedmonites,

15:20 et Hethæos, et Pherezæos, Raphaim quoque,

15:20 And the Hethites, and the Pherezites, the Raphaim also,

15:21 et Amorrhæos, et Chananæos, et Gergesæos, et Jebusæos.

15:21 And the Amorrhites, and the Chanaanites, and the Gergesites, and the Jebusites.

Chapter 16

16:1 Igitur Sarai, uxor Abram, non genuerat liberos : sed habens ancillam ægyptiam nomine Agar,

16:1 Now Sarai, the wife of Abram, had brought forth no children: but having a handmaid, an Egyptian, named Agar,

16:2 dixit marito suo : Ecce, conclusit me Dominus, ne parerem. Ingredere ad ancillam meam, si forte saltem ex illa suscipiam filios. Cumque ille acquiesceret deprecanti,

16:2 She said to her husband: Behold, the Lord hath restrained me from bearing: go in unto my handmaid, it may be I may have children of her at least. And when he agreed to her request,

16:3 tulit Agar ægyptiam ancillam suam post annos decem quam habitare cœperant in terra Chanaan : et dedit eam viro suo uxorem.

16:3 She took Agar the Egyptian her handmaid, ten years after they first dwelt in the land of Chanaan, and gave her to her husband to wife.

16:4 Qui ingressus est ad eam. At illa concepisse se videns, despexit dominam suam.

16:4 And he went in to her. But she perceiving that she was with child, despised her mistress.

16:5 Dixitque Sarai ad Abram : Inique agis contra me : ego dedi ancillam meam in sinum tuum, quæ videns quod conceperit, despectui me habet : judicet Dominus inter me et te.

16:5 And Sarai said to Abram: Thou dost unjustly with me: I gave my handmaid into thy bosom, and she perceiving herself to be with child, despiseth me. The Lord judge between me and thee.

16:6 Cui respondens Abram : Ecce, ait, ancilla tua in manu tua est, utere ea ut libet. Affligente igitur eam Sarai, fugam iniit.

16:6 And Abram made answer, and said to her: Behold thy handmaid is in thy own hand, use her as it pleaseth thee. And when Sarai afflicted her, she ran away.

16:7 Cumque invenisset eam angelus Domini juxta fontem aquæ in solitudine, qui est in via Sur in deserto,

16:7 And the angel of the Lord having found her, by a fountain of water in the wilderness, which is in the way to Sur in the desert,

16:8 dixit ad illam : Agar ancilla Sarai, unde venis ? et quo vadis ? Quæ respondit : A facie Sarai dominæ meæ ego fugio.

16:8 He said to her: Agar, handmaid of Sarai, whence comest thou? and whither goest thou? And she answered: I flee from the face of Sarai, my mistress.

16:9 Dixitque ei angelus Domini : Revertere ad dominam tuam, et humiliare sub manu illius.

16:9 And the angel of the Lord said to her: Return to thy mistress, and humble thyself under her hand.

16:10 Et rursum : Multiplicans, inquit, multiplicabo semen tuum, et non numerabitur præ multitudine.

16:10 And again he said: I will multiply thy seed exceedingly, and it shall not be numbered for multitude.

16:11 Ac deinceps : Ecce, ait, concepisti, et paries filium : vocabisque nomen ejus Ismaël, eo quod audierit Dominus afflictionem tuam.

16:11 And again: Behold, said he, thou art with child, and thou shalt bring forth a son: and thou shalt call his name Ismael, because the Lord hath heard thy affliction.

16:12 Hic erit ferus homo : manus ejus contra omnes, et manus omnium contra eum : et e regione universorum fratrum suorum figet tabernacula.

16:12 He shall be a wild man: his hand will be against all men, and all men's hands against him: and he shall pitch his tents over against all his brethren.

16:13 Vocavit autem nomen Domini qui loquebatur ad eam : Tu Deus qui vidisti me. Dixit enim : Profecto hic vidi posteriora videntis me.

16:13 And she called the name of the Lord that spoke unto her: Thou the God who hast seen me. For she said: Verily, here have I seen the hinder parts of him that seeth me.

16:14 Propterea appellavit puteum illum Puteum viventis et videntis me. Ipse est inter Cades et Barad.

16:14 Therefore she called that well, the well of him that liveth and seeth me. The same is between Cades and Barad.

16:15 Peperitque Agar Abræ filium : qui vocavit nomen ejus Ismaël.

16:15 And Agar brought forth a son to Abram: who called his name Ismael.

16:16 Octoginta et sex annorum erat Abram quando peperit ei Agar Ismaëlem.

16:16 Abram was four score and six years old when Agar brought him forth Ismael.

Chapter 17

17:1 Postquam vero nonaginta et novem annorum esse cœperat, apparuit ei Dominus, dixitque ad eum : Ego Deus omnipotens : ambula coram me, et esto perfectus.

17:1 And after he began to be ninety and nine years old, the Lord appeared to him: and said unto him: I am the Almighty God: walk before me, and be perfect.

17:2 Ponamque fœdus meum inter me et te, et multiplicabo te vehementer nimis.

17:2 And I will make my covenant between me and thee: and I will multiply thee exceedingly.

17:3 Cecidit Abram pronus in faciem.

17:3 Abram fell flat on his face.

17:4 Dixitque ei Deus : Ego sum, et pactum meum tecum, erisque pater multarum gentium.

17:4 And God said to him: I am, and my covenant is with thee, and thou shalt be a father of many nations.

17:5 Nec ultra vocabitur nomen tuum Abram, sed appellaberis Abraham : quia patrem multarum gentium constitui te.

17:5 Neither shall thy name be called any more Abram: but thou shalt be called Abraham: because I have made thee a father of many nations.

17:6 Faciamque te crescere vehementissime, et ponam te in gentibus, regesque ex te egredientur.

17:6 And I will make thee increase exceedingly, and I will make nations of thee, and kings shall come out of thee.

17:7 Et statuam pactum meum inter me et te, et inter semen tuum post te in generationibus suis, fœdere sempiterno : ut sim Deus tuus, et seminis tui post te.

17:7 And I will establish my covenant between me and thee, and between thy seed after thee in their generations, by a perpetual covenant: to be a God to thee, and to thy seed after thee.

17:8 Daboque tibi et semini tuo terram peregrinationis tuæ, omnem terram Chanaan in possessionem æternam, eroque Deus eorum.

17:8 And I will give to thee, and to thy seed, the land of thy sojournment, all the land of Chanaan, for a perpetual possession, and I will be their God.

17:9 Dixit iterum Deus ad Abraham : Et tu ergo custodies pactum meum, et semen tuum post te in generationibus suis.

17:9 Again God said to Abraham: And thou therefore shalt keep my covenant, and thy seed after thee in their generations.

17:10 Hoc est pactum meum quod observabitis inter me et vos, et semen tuum post te : circumcidetur ex vobis omne masculinum :

17:10 This is my covenant which you shall observe between me and you, and thy seed after thee: All the male-kind of you shall be circumcised.

17:11 et circumcidetis carnem præputii vestri, ut sit in signum fœderis inter me et vos.

17:11 And you shall circumcise the flesh of your foreskin, that it may be for a sign of the covenant between me and you.

17:12 Infans octo dierum circumcidetur in vobis, omne masculinum in generationibus vestris : tam vernaculus, quam emptitius circumcidetur, et quicumque non fuerit de stirpe vestra :

17:12 An infant of eight days old shall be circumcised among you, every manchild in your generations: he that is born in the house, as well as the bought servant, shall be circumcised, and whosoever is not of your stock:

17:13 eritque pactum meum in carne vestra in fœdus æternum.

17:13 And my covenant shall be in your flesh for a perpetual covenant.

17:14 Masculus, cujus præputii caro circumcisa non fuerit, delebitur anima illa de populo suo : quia pactum meum irritum fecit.

17:14 The male whose flesh of his foreskin shall not be circumcised, that soul shall be destroyed out of his people: because he hath broken my covenant.

17:15 Dixit quoque Deus ad Abraham : Sarai uxorem tuam non vocabis Sarai, sed Saram.

17:15 God said also to Abraham: Sarai thy wife thou shalt not call Sarai, but Sara.

17:16 Et benedicam ei, et ex illa dabo tibi filium cui benedicturus sum : eritque in nationes, et reges populorum orientur ex eo.

17:16 And I will bless her, and of her I will give thee a son, whom I will bless, and he shall become nations, and kings of people shall spring from him.

17:17 Cecidit Abraham in faciem suam, et risit, dicens in corde suo : Putasne centenario nascetur filius ? et Sara nonagenaria pariet ?

17:17 Abraham fell upon his face, and laughed, saying in his heart: Shall a son, thinkest thou, be born to him that is a hundred years old? and shall Sara that is ninety years old bring forth?

17:18 Dixitque ad Deum : Utinam Ismaël vivat coram te.

17:18 And he said to God: O that Ismael may live before thee.

17:19 Et ait Deus ad Abraham : Sara uxor tua pariet tibi filium, vocabisque nomen ejus Isaac, et constituam pactum meum illi in fœdus sempiternum, et semini ejus post eum.

17:19 And God said to Abraham: Sara thy wife shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name Isaac, and I will establish my covenant with him for a perpetual covenant, and with his seed after him.

17:20 Super Ismaël quoque exaudivi te : ecce, benedicam ei, et augebo, et multiplicabo eum valde : duodecim duces generabit, et faciam illum in gentem magnam.

17:20 And as for Ismael I have also heard thee. Behold, I will bless him, and increase, and multiply him exceedingly: he shall beget twelve chiefs, and I will make him a great nation.

17:21 Pactum vero meum statuam ad Isaac, quem pariet tibi Sara tempore isto in anno altero.

17:21 But my covenant I will establish with Isaac, whom Sara shall bring forth to thee at this time in the next year.

17:22 Cumque finitus esset sermo loquentis cum eo, ascendit Deus ab Abraham.

17:22 And when he had left off speaking with him, God went up from Abraham.

17:23 Tulit autem Abraham Ismaël filium suum, et omnes vernaculos domus suæ, universosque quos emerat, cunctos mares ex omnibus viris domus suæ : et circumcidit carnem præputii eorum statim in ipsa die, sicut præceperat ei Deus.

17:23 And Abraham took Ismael his son, and all that were born in his house: and all whom he had bought, every male among the men of his house: and he circumcised the flesh of their foreskin forthwith the very same day, as God had commanded him.

17:24 Abraham nonaginta et novem erat annorum quando circumcidit carnem præputii sui.

17:24 Abraham was ninety and nine years old, when he circumcised the flesh of his foreskin.

17:25 Et Ismaël filius tredecim annos impleverat tempore circumcisionis suæ.

17:25 And Ismael his son was full thirteen years old at the time of his circumcision.

17:26 Eadem die circumcisus est Abraham et Ismaël filius ejus :

17:26 The self-same day was Abraham circumcised and Ismael his son.

17:27 et omnes viri domus illius, tam vernaculi, quam emptitii et alienigenæ pariter circumcisi sunt.

17:27 And all the men of his house, as well they that were born in his house, as the bought servants and strangers, were circumcised with him.

Chapter 18

18:1 Apparuit autem ei Dominus in convalle Mambre sedenti in ostio tabernaculi sui in ipso fervore diei.

18:1 And the Lord appeared to him in the vale of Mambre as he was sitting at the door of his tent, in the very heat of the day.

18:2 Cumque elevasset oculos, apparuerunt ei tres viri stantes prope eum : quos cum vidisset, cucurrit in occursum eorum de ostio tabernaculi, et adoravit in terram.

18:2 And when he had lifted up his eyes, there appeared to him three men standing near to him: and as soon as he saw them, he ran to meet them from the door of his tent, and adored down to the ground.

18:3 Et dixit : Domine, si inveni gratiam in oculis tuis, ne transeas servum tuum :

18:3 And he said: Lord, if I have found favour in thy sight, pass not away from thy servant.

18:4 sed afferam pauxillum aquæ, et lavate pedes vestros, et requiescite sub arbore.

18:4 But I will fetch a little water, and wash ye your feet, and rest ye under the tree.

18:5 Ponamque buccellam panis, et confortate cor vestrum : postea transibitis : idcirco enim declinastis ad servum vestrum. Qui dixerunt : Fac ut locutus es.

18:5 And I will set a morsel of bread, and strengthen ye your heart, afterwards you shall pass on: for therefore are you come aside to your servant. And they said: Do as thou hast spoken.

18:6 Festinavit Abraham in tabernaculum ad Saram, dixitque ei : Accelera, tria sata similæ commisce, et fac subcinericios panes.

18:6 Abraham made haste into the tent to Sara, and said to her: Make haste, temper together three measures of flour, and make cakes upon the hearth.

18:7 Ipse vero ad armentum cucurrit, et tulit inde vitulum tenerrimum et optimum, deditque puero : qui festinavit et coxit illum.

18:7 And he himself ran to the herd, and took from thence a calf, very tender and very good, and gave it to a young man, who made haste and boiled it.

18:8 Tulit quoque butyrum et lac, et vitulum quem coxerat, et posuit coram eis : ipse vero stabat juxta eos sub arbore.

18:8 He took also butter and milk, and the calf which he had boiled, and set before them: but he stood by them under the tree.

18:9 Cumque comedissent, dixerunt ad eum : Ubi est Sara uxor tua ? Ille respondit : Ecce in tabernaculo est.

18:9 And when they had eaten, they said to him: Where is Sara thy wife? He answered: Lo she is in the tent.

18:10 Cui dixit : Revertens veniam ad te tempore isto, vita comite, et habebit filium Sara uxor tua. Quo audito, Sara risit post ostium tabernaculi.

18:10 And he said to him: I will return and come to thee at this time, life accompanying, and Sara, thy wife, shall have a son. Which when Sara heard, she laughed behind the door of the tent.

18:11 Erant autem ambo senes, provectæque ætatis, et desierant Saræ fieri muliebria.

18:11 Now they were both old, and far advanced in years, and it had ceased to be with Sara after the manner of women.

18:12 Quæ risit occulte dicens : Postquam consenui, et dominus meus vetulus est, voluptati operam dabo ?

18:12 And she laughed secretly, saying: After I am grown old, and my lord is an old man, shall I give myself to pleasure?

18:13 Dixit autem Dominus ad Abraham : Quare risit Sara, dicens : Num vere paritura sum anus ?

18:13 And the Lord said to Abraham: Why did Sara laugh, saying: Shall I, who am an old woman, bear a child indeed?

18:14 Numquid Deo quidquam est difficile ? juxta condictum revertar ad te hoc eodem tempore, vita comite, et habebit Sara filium.

18:14 Is there any thing hard to God? According to appointment I will return to thee at this same time, life accompanying, and Sara shall have a son.

18:15 Negavit Sara, dicens : Non risi, timore perterrita. Dominus autem : Non est, inquit, ita : sed risisti.

18:15 Sara denied, saying: I did not laugh: for she was afraid. But the Lord said: Nay; but thou didst laugh.

18:16 Cum ergo surrexissent inde viri, direxerunt oculos contra Sodomam : et Abraham simul gradiebatur, deducens eos.

18:16 And when the men rose up from thence, they turned their eyes towards Sodom: and Abraham walked with them, bringing them on the way.

18:17 Dixitque Dominus : Num celare potero Abraham quæ gesturus sum :

18:17 And the Lord said: Can I hide from Abraham what I am about to do:

18:18 cum futurus sit in gentem magnam, ac robustissimam, et benedicendæ sint in illo omnes nationes terræ ?

18:18 Seeing he shall become a great and mighty nation, and in him all the nations of the earth shall be blessed?

18:19 Scio enim quod præcepturus sit filiis suis, et domui suæ post se ut custodiant viam Domini, et faciant judicium et justitiam : ut adducat Dominus propter Abraham omnia quæ locutus est ad eum.

18:19 For I know that he will command his children, and his household after him, to keep the way of the Lord, and do judgment and justice: that for Abraham's sake, the Lord may bring to effect all the things he hath spoken unto him.

18:20 Dixit itaque Dominus : Clamor Sodomorum et Gomorrhæ multiplicatus est, et peccatum eorum aggravatum est nimis.

18:20 And the Lord said: The cry of Sodom and Gomorrha is multiplied, and their sin is become exceedingly grievous.

18:21 Descendam, et videbo utrum clamorem qui venit ad me, opere compleverint ; an non est ita, ut sciam.

18:21 I will go down and see whether they have done according to the cry that is come to me; or whether it be not so, that I may know.

18:22 Converteruntque se inde, et abierunt Sodomam : Abraham vero adhuc stabat coram Domino.

18:22 And they turned themselves from thence, and went their way to Sodom: but Abraham as yet stood before the Lord.

18:23 Et appropinquans ait : Numquid perdes justum cum impio ?

18:23 And drawing nigh, he said: Wilt thou destroy the just with the wicked?

18:24 si fuerint quinquaginta justi in civitate, peribunt simul ? et non parces loco illi propter quinquaginta justos, si fuerint in eo ?

18:24 If there be fifty just men in the city, shall they perish withal? and wilt thou not spare that place for the sake of the fifty just, if they be therein?

18:25 Absit a te ut rem hanc facias, et occidas justum cum impio, fiatque justus sicut impius, non est hoc tuum : qui judicas omnem terram, nequaquam facies judicium hoc.

18:25 Far be it from thee to do this thing, and to slay the just with the wicked, and for the just to be in like case as the wicked; this is not beseeming thee: thou who judgest all the earth, wilt not make this judgment.

18:26 Dixitque Dominus ad eum : Si invenero Sodomis quinquaginta justos in medio civitatis, dimittam omni loco propter eos.

18:26 And the Lord said to him: If I find in Sodom fifty just within the city, I will spare the whole place for their sake.

18:27 Respondensque Abraham, ait : Quia semel cœpi, loquar ad Dominum meum, cum sim pulvis et cinis.

18:27 And Abraham answered, and said: Seeing I have once begun, I will speak to my Lord, whereas I am dust and ashes.

18:28 Quid si minus quinquaginta justis quinque fuerint ? delebis, propter quadraginta quinque, universam urbem ? Et ait : Non delebo, si invenero ibi quadraginta quinque.

18:28 What if there be five less than fifty just persons? wilt thou for five and forty destroy the whole city: And he said: I will not destroy it, if I find five and forty.

18:29 Rursumque locutus est ad eum : Sin autem quadraginta ibi inventi fuerint, quid facies ? Ait : Non percutiam propter quadraginta.

18:29 And again he said to him: But if forty be found there, what wilt thou do? He said: I will not destroy it for the sake of forty.

18:30 Ne quæso, inquit, indigneris, Domine, si loquar : quid si ibi inventi fuerint triginta ? Respondit : Non faciam, si invenero ibi triginta.

18:30 Lord, saith he, be not angry, I beseech thee, if I speak: What if thirty shall be found there? He answered: I will not do it, if I find thirty there.

18:31 Quia semel, ait, cœpi loquar ad Dominum meum : quid si ibi inventi fuerint viginti ? Ait : Non interficiam propter viginti.

18:31 Seeing, saith he, I have once begun, I will speak to my Lord: What if twenty be found there? He said: I will not destroy it for the sake of twenty.

18:32 Obsecro, inquit, ne irascaris, Domine, si loquar adhuc semel : quid si inventi fuerint ibi decem ? Et dixit : Non delebo propter decem.

18:32 I beseech thee, saith he, be not angry, Lord, if I speak yet once more: What if ten shall be found there? And he said: I will not destroy it for the sake of ten.

18:33 Abiitque Dominus, postquam cessavit loqui ad Abraham : et ille reversus est in locum suum.

18:33 And the Lord departed, after he had left speaking to Abraham: and Abraham returned to his place.

Chapter 19

19:1 Veneruntque duo angeli Sodomam vespere, et sedente Lot in foribus civitatis. Qui cum vidisset eos, surrexit, et ivit obviam eis : adoravitque pronus in terram,

19:1 And the two angels came to Sodom in the evening, and Lot was sitting in the gate of the city. And seeing them, he rose up and went to meet them: and worshipped prostrate to the ground.

19:2 et dixit : Obsecro, domini, declinate in domum pueri vestri, et manete ibi : lavate pedes vestros, et mane proficiscemini in viam vestram. Qui dixerunt : Minime, sed in platea manebimus.

19:2 And said: I beseech you, my lords, turn in to the house of your servant, and lodge there: wash your feet, and in the morning you shall go on your way. And they said: No, but we will abide in the street.

19:3 Compulit illos oppido ut diverterent ad eum : ingressisque domum illius fecit convivium, et coxit azyma, et comederunt.

19:3 He pressed them very much to turn in unto him: and when they were come into his house, he made them a feast, and baked unleavened bread, and they ate:

19:4 Prius autem quam irent cubitum, viri civitatis vallaverunt domum a puero usque ad senem, omnis populus simul.

19:4 But before they went to bed, the men of the city beset the house, both young and old, all the people together.

19:5 Vocaveruntque Lot, et dixerunt ei : Ubi sunt viri qui introierunt ad te nocte ? educ illos huc, ut cognoscamus eos.

19:5 And they called Lot, and said to him: Where are the men that came in to thee at night? bring them out hither, that we may know them:

19:6 Egressus ad eos Lot, post tergum occludens ostium, ait :

19:6 Lot went out to them, and shut the door after him, and said:

19:7 Nolite, quæso, fratres mei, nolite malum hoc facere.

19:7 Do not so, I beseech you, my brethren, do not commit this evil.

19:8 Habeo duas filias, quæ necdum cognoverunt virum : educam eas ad vos, et abutimini eis sicut vobis placuerit, dummodo viris istis nihil mali faciatis, quia ingressi sunt sub umbra culminis mei.

19:8 I have two daughters who, as yet, have not known man; I will bring them out to you, and abuse you them as it shall please you, so that you do no evil to these men, because they are come in under the shadow of my roof.

19:9 At illi dixerunt : Recede illuc. Et rursus : Ingressus es, inquiunt, ut advena ; numquid ut judices ? te ergo ipsum magis quam hos affligemus. Vimque faciebant Lot vehementissime : jamque prope erat ut effringerent fores.

19:9 But they said: Get thee back thither. And again: Thou camest in, said they, as a stranger, was it to be a judge? therefore we will afflict thee more than them. And they pressed very violently upon Lot: and they were even at the point of breaking open the doors.

19:10 Et ecce miserunt manum viri, et introduxerunt ad se Lot, clauseruntque ostium :

19:10 And behold the men put out their hand, and drew in Lot unto them, and shut the door.

19:11 et eos, qui foris erant, percusserunt cæcitate a minimo usque ad maximum, ita ut ostium invenire non possent.

19:11 And them, that were without, they struck with blindness from the least to the greatest, so that they could not find the door.

19:12 Dixerunt autem ad Lot : Habes hic quempiam tuorum ? generum, aut filios, aut filias, omnes, qui tui sunt, educ de urbe hac :

19:12 And they said to Lot: Hast thou here any of thine? son in law, or sons, or daughters, all that are thine bring them out of this city:

19:13 delebimus enim locum istum, eo quod increverit clamor eorum coram Domino, qui misit nos ut perdamus illos.

19:13 For we will destroy this place, because their cry is grown loud before the Lord, who hath sent us to destroy them.

19:14 Egressus itaque Lot, locutus est ad generos suos qui accepturi erant filias ejus, et dixit : Surgite, egredimini de loco isto : quia delebit Dominus civitatem hanc. Et visus est eis quasi ludens loqui.

19:14 So Lot went out, and spoke to his sons in law that were to have his daughters, and said: Arise: get you out of this place, because the Lord will destroy this city. And he seemed to them to speak as it were in jest.

19:15 Cumque esset mane, cogebant eum angeli, dicentes : Surge, tolle uxorem tuam, et duas filias quas habes : ne et tu pariter pereas in scelere civitatis.

19:15 And when it was morning, the angels pressed him, saying: Arise, take thy wife, and the two daughters that thou hast: lest thou also perish in the wickedness of the city.

19:16 Dissimulante illo, apprehenderunt manum ejus, et manum uxoris, ac duarum filiarum ejus, eo quod parceret Dominus illi.

19:16 And as he lingered, they took his hand, and the hand of his wife, and of his two daughters, because the Lord spared him.

19:17 Eduxeruntque eum, et posuerunt extra civitatem : ibique locuti sunt ad eum, dicentes : Salva animam tuam : noli respicere post tergum, nec stes in omni circa regione : sed in monte salvum te fac, ne et tu simul pereas.

19:17 And they brought him forth, and set him without the city: and there they spoke to him, saying: Save thy life: look not back, neither stay thou in all the country about: but save thy self in the mountain, lest thou be also consumed.

19:18 Dixitque Lot ad eos : Quæso, domine mi,

19:18 And Lot said to them: I beseech thee, my Lord,

19:19 quia invenit servus tuus gratiam coram te, et magnificasti misericordiam tuam quam fecisti mecum, ut salvares animam meam, nec possum in monte salvari, ne forte apprehendat me malum, et moriar :

19:19 Because thy servant hath found grace before thee, and thou hast magnified thy mercy, which thou hast shewn to me, in saving my life, and I cannot escape to the mountain, lest some evil seize me, and I die.

19:20 est civitas hæc juxta, ad quam possum fugere, parva, et salvabor in ea : numquid non modica est, et vivet anima mea ?

19:20 There is this city here at hand, to which I may flee, it is a little one, and I shall be saved in it: is it not a little one, and my soul shall live?

19:21 Dixitque ad eum : Ecce etiam in hoc suscepi preces tuas, ut non subvertam urbem pro qua locutus es.

19:21 And he said to him: Behold also in this, I have heard thy prayers, not to destroy the city for which thou hast spoken.

19:22 Festina, et salvare ibi : quia non potero facere quidquam donec ingrediaris illuc. Idcirco vocatum est nomen urbis illius Segor.

19:22 Make haste, and be saved there: because I cannot do any thing till thou go in thither. Therefore the name of that city was called Segor.

19:23 Sol egressus est super terram, et Lot ingressus est Segor.

19:23 The sun was risen upon the earth, and Lot entered into Segor.

19:24 Igitur Dominus pluit super Sodomam et Gomorrham sulphur et ignem a Domino de cælo :

19:24 And the Lord rained upon Sodom and Gomorrha brimstone and fire from the Lord out of heaven.

19:25 et subvertit civitates has, et omnem circa regionem, universos habitatores urbium, et cuncta terræ virentia.

19:25 And he destroyed these cities, and all the country about, all the inhabitants of the cities, and all things that spring from the earth.

19:26 Respiciensque uxor ejus post se, versa est in statuam salis.

19:26 And his wife looking behind her, was turned into a statue of salt.

19:27 Abraham autem consurgens mane, ubi steterat prius cum Domino,

19:27 And Abraham got up early in the morning, and in the place where he had stood before with the Lord:

19:28 intuitus est Sodomam et Gomorrham, et universam terram regionis illius : viditque ascendentem favillam de terra quasi fornacis fumum.

19:28 He looked towards Sodom and Gomorrha, and the whole land of that country: and he saw the ashes rise up from the earth as the smoke of a furnace.

19:29 Cum enim subverteret Deus civitates regionis illius, recordatus Abrahæ, liberavit Lot de subversione urbium in quibus habitaverat.

19:29 Now when God destroyed the cities of that country, remembering Abraham, he delivered Lot out of the destruction of the cities wherein he had dwelt.

19:30 Ascenditque Lot de Segor, et mansit in monte, duæ quoque filiæ ejus cum eo (timuerat enim manere in Segor) et mansit in spelunca ipse, et duæ filiæ ejus cum eo.

19:30 And Lot went up out of Segor, and abode in the mountain, and his two daughters with him (for he was afraid to stay in Segor) and he dwelt in a cave, he and his two daughters with him.

19:31 Dixitque major ad minorem : Pater noster senex est, et nullus virorum remansit in terra, qui possit ingredi ad nos juxta morem universæ terræ.

19:31 And the elder said to the younger: Our father is old, and there is no man left on the earth, to come in unto us after the manner of the whole earth.

19:32 Veni, inebriemus eum vino, dormiamusque cum eo, ut servare possimus ex patre nostro semen.

19:32 Come, let us make him drunk with wine, and let us lie with him, that we may preserve seed of our father.

19:33 Dederunt itaque patri suo bibere vinum nocte illa. Et ingressa est major, dormivitque cum patre ; at ille non sensit, nec quando accubuit filia, nec quando surrexit.

19:33 And they made their father drink wine that night: and the elder went in, and lay with her father: but he perceived not, neither when his daughter lay down, nor when she rose up.

19:34 Altera quoque die dixit major ad minorem : Ecce dormivi heri cum patre meo, demus ei bibere vinum etiam hac nocte, et dormies cum eo, ut salvemus semen de patre nostro.

19:34 And the next day the elder said to the younger: Behold I lay last night with my father, let us make him drink wine also to night, and thou shalt lie with him, that we may save seed of our father.

19:35 Dederunt etiam et illa nocte patri suo bibere vinum, ingressaque minor filia, dormivit cum eo : et ne tunc quidem sensit quando concubuerit, vel quando illa surrexerit.

19:35 They made their father drink wine that night also, and the younger daughter went in, and lay with him: and neither then did he perceive when she lay down, nor when she rose up.

19:36 Conceperunt ergo duæ filiæ Lot de patre suo.

19:36 So the two daughters of Lot were with child by their father.

19:37 Peperitque major filium, et vocavit nomen ejus Moab : ipse est pater Moabitarum usque in præsentem diem.

19:37 And the elder bore a son, and she called his name Moab: he is the father of the Moabites unto this day.

19:38 Minor quoque peperit filium, et vocavit nomen ejus Ammon, id est, Filius populi mei : ipse est pater Ammonitarum usque hodie.

19:38 The younger also bore a son, and she called his name Ammon; that is, the son of my people: he is the father of the Ammonites unto this day.

Chapter 20

20:1 Profectus inde Abraham in terram australem, habitavit inter Cades et Sur : et peregrinatus est in Geraris.

20:1 Abraham removed from thence to the south country, and dwelt between Cades and Sur, and sojourned in Gerara.

20:2 Dixitque de Sara uxore suo : Soror mea est. Misit ergo Abimelech rex Geraræ, et tulit eam.

20:2 And he said of Sara his wife: She is my sister. So Abimelech the king of Gerara sent, and took her.

20:3 Venit autem Deus ad Abimelech per somnium nocte, et ait illi : En morieris propter mulierem quam tulisti : habet enim virum.

20:3 And God came to Abimelech in a dream by night, and he said to him: Lo thou shalt die for the woman that thou hast taken: for she hath a husband.

20:4 Abimelech vero non tetigerat eam, et ait : Domine, num gentem ignorantem et justam interficies ?

20:4 Now Abimelech had not touched her, and he said: Lord, wilt thou slay a nation that is ignorant and just?

20:5 nonne ipse dixit mihi : Soror mea est : et ipsa ait : Frater meus est ? In simplicitate cordis mei, et munditia manuum mearum feci hoc.

20:5 Did not he say to me: She is my sister: and she say, He is my brother? in the simplicity of my heart, and cleanness of my hands have I done this.

20:6 Dixitque ad eum Deus : Et ego scio quod simplici corde feceris : et ideo custodivi te ne peccares in me, et non dimisi ut tangeres eam.

20:6 And God said to him: And I know that thou didst it with a sincere heart: and therefore I withheld thee from sinning against me, and I suffered thee not to touch her.

20:7 Nunc ergo redde viro suo uxorem, quia propheta est : et orabit pro te, et vives : si autem nolueris reddere, scito quod morte morieris tu, et omnia quæ tua sunt.

20:7 Now therefore restore the man his wife, for he is a prophet: and he shall pray for thee, and thou shalt live: but if thou wilt not restore her, know that thou shalt surely die, thou and all that are thine.

20:8 Statimque de nocte consurgens Abimelech, vocavit omnes servos suos : et locutus est universa verba hæc in auribus eorum, timueruntque omnes viri valde.

20:8 And Abimelech forthwith rising up in the night, called all his servants: and spoke all these words in their hearing, and all the men were exceedingly afraid.

20:9 Vocavit autem Abimelech etiam Abraham, et dixit ei : Quid fecisti nobis ? quid peccavimus in te, quia induxisti super me et super regnum meum peccatum grande ? quæ non debuisti facere, fecisti nobis.

20:9 And Abimelech called also for Abraham, and said to him: What hast thou done to us? what have we offended thee in, that thou hast brought upon me and upon my kingdom a great sin? thou hast done to us what thou oughtest not to do.

20:10 Rursumque expostulans, ait : Quid vidisti, ut hoc faceres ?

20:10 And again he expostulated with him, and said: What sawest thou, that thou hast done this?

20:11 Respondit Abraham : Cogitavi mecum, dicens : Forsitan non est timor Dei in loco isto : et interficient me propter uxorem meam :

20:11 Abraham answered: I thought with myself, saying: Perhaps there is not the fear of God in this place: and they will kill me for the sake of my wife:

20:12 alias autem et vere soror mea est, filia patris mei, et non filia matris meæ, et duxi eam in uxorem.

20:12 Howbeit, otherwise also she is truly my sister, the daughter of my father, and not the daughter of my mother, and I took her to wife.

20:13 Postquam autem eduxit me Deus de domo patris mei, dixi ad eam : Hanc misericordiam facies mecum : in omni loco, ad quem ingrediemur, dices quod frater tuus sim.

20:13 And after God brought me out of my father's house, I said to her: Thou shalt do me this kindness: In every place, to which we shall come, thou shalt say that I am thy brother.

20:14 Tulit igitur Abimelech oves et boves, et servos et ancillas, et dedit Abraham : reddiditque illi Saram uxorem suam,

20:14 And Abimelech took sheep and oxen, and servants and handmaids, and gave to Abraham: and restored to him Sara his wife,

20:15 et ait : Terra coram vobis est, ubicumque tibi placuerit habita.

20:15 And said: The land is before you, dwell wheresoever it shall please thee.

20:16 Saræ autem dixit : Ecce mille argenteos dedi fratri tuo, hoc erit tibi in velamen oculorum ad omnes qui tecum sunt, et quocumque perrexeris : mementoque te deprehensam.

20:16 And to Sara he said: Behold I have given thy brother a thousand pieces of silver, this shall serve thee for a covering of thy eyes to all that are with thee, and whithersoever thou shalt go: and remember thou wast taken.

20:17 Orante autem Abraham, sanavit Deus Abimelech et uxorem, ancillasque ejus, et pepererunt :

20:17 And when Abraham prayed, God healed Abimelech and his wife, and his handmaids, and they bore children:

20:18 concluserat enim Dominus omnem vulvam domus Abimelech propter Saram uxorem Abrahæ.

20:18 For the Lord had closed up every womb of the house of Abimelech, on account of Sara, Abraham's wife.

Chapter 21

21:1 Visitavit autem Dominus Saram, sicut promiserat : et implevit quæ locutus est.

21:1 And the Lord visited Sara, as he had promised: and fulfilled what he had spoken.

21:2 Concepitque et peperit filium in senectute sua, tempore quo prædixerat ei Deus.

21:2 And she conceived and bore a son in her old age, at the time that God had foretold her.

21:3 Vocavitque Abraham nomen filii sui, quem genuit ei Sara, Isaac :

21:3 And Abraham called the name of his son, whom Sara bore him, Isaac.

21:4 et circumcidit eum octavo die, sicut præceperat ei Deus,

21:4 And he circumcised him the eighth day, as God had commanded him,

21:5 cum centum esset annorum : hac quippe ætate patris, natus est Isaac.

21:5 When he was a hundred years old: for at this age of his father, was Isaac born.

21:6 Dixitque Sara : Risum fecit mihi Deus : quicumque audierit, corridebit mihi.

21:6 And Sara said: God hath made a laughter for me: whosoever shall hear of it will laugh with me.

21:7 Rursumque ait : Quis auditurus crederet Abraham quod Sara lactaret filium, quem peperit ei jam seni ?

21:7 And again she said: Who would believe that Abraham should hear that Sara gave suck to a son, whom she bore to him in his old age?

21:8 Crevit igitur puer, et ablactatus est : fecitque Abraham grande convivium in die ablactationis ejus.

21:8 And the child grew, and was weaned: and Abraham made a great feast on the day of his weaning.

21:9 Cumque vidisset Sara filium Agar Ægyptiæ ludentem cum Isaac filio suo, dixit ad Abraham :

21:9 And when Sara had seen the son of Agar, the Egyptian, playing with Isaac, her son, she said to Abraham:

21:10 Ejice ancillam hanc, et filium ejus : non enim erit hæres filius ancillæ cum filio meo Isaac.

21:10 Cast out this bondwoman and her son; for the son of the bondwoman shall not be heir with my son Isaac.

21:11 Dure accepit hoc Abraham pro filio suo.

21:11 Abraham took this grievously for his son.

21:12 Cui dixit Deus : Non tibi videatur asperum super puero, et super ancilla tua : omnia quæ dixerit tibi Sara, audi vocem ejus : quia in Isaac vocabitur tibi semen.

21:12 And God said to him: Let it not seem grievous to thee for the boy, and for thy bondwoman: in all that Sara hath said to thee, hearken to her voice: for in Isaac shall thy seed be called.

21:13 Sed et filium ancillæ faciam in gentem magnam, quia semen tuum est.

21:13 But I will make the son also of the bondwoman a great nation, because he is thy seed.

21:14 Surrexit itaque Abraham mane, et tollens panem et utrem aquæ, imposuit scapulæ ejus, tradiditque puerum, et dimisit eam. Quæ cum abiisset, errabat in solitudine Bersabee.

21:14 So Abraham rose up in the morning, and taking bread and a bottle of water, put it upon her shoulder, and delivered the boy, and sent her away. And she departed, and wandered in the wilderness of Bersabee.

21:15 Cumque consumpta esset aqua in utre, abjecit puerum subter unam arborum, quæ ibi erant.

21:15 And when the water in the bottle was spent, she cast the boy under one of the trees that were there.

21:16 Et abiit, seditque e regione procul quantum potest arcus jacere : dixit enim : Non videbo morientem puerum : et sedens contra, levavit vocem suam et flevit.

21:16 And she went her way, and sat over against him a great way off, as far as a bow can carry, for she said: I will not see the boy die: and sitting over against, she lifted up her voice and wept.

21:17 Exaudivit autem Deus vocem pueri : vocavitque angelus Dei Agar de cælo, dicens : Quid agis Agar ? noli timere : exaudivit enim Deus vocem pueri de loco in quo est.

21:17 And God heard the voice of the boy: and an angel of God called to Agar from heaven, saying: What art thou doing, Agar? fear not; for God hath heard the voice of the boy, from the place wherein he is.

21:18 Surge, tolle puerum, et tene manum illius : quia in gentem magnam faciam eum.

21:18 Arise, take up the boy, and hold him by the hand, for I will make him a great nation.

21:19 Aperuitque oculos ejus Deus : quæ videns puteum aquæ, abiit, et implevit utrem, deditque puero bibere.

21:19 And God opened her eyes: and she saw a well of water, and went and filled the bottle, and gave the boy to drink.

21:20 Et fuit cum eo : qui crevit, et moratus est in solitudine, factusque est juvenis sagittarius.

21:20 And God was with him: and he grew, and dwelt in the wilderness, and became a young man, an archer.

21:21 Habitavitque in deserto Pharan, et accepit illi mater sua uxorem de terra Ægypti.

21:21 And he dwelt in the wilderness of Pharan, and his mother took a wife for him out of the land of Egypt.

21:22 Eodem tempore dixit Abimelech, et Phicol princeps exercitus ejus, ad Abraham : Deus tecum est in universis quæ agis.

21:22 At the same time Abimelech, and Phicol the general of his army, said to Abraham: God is with thee in all that thou dost.

21:23 Jura ergo per Deum, ne noceas mihi, et posteris meis, stirpique meæ : sed juxta misericordiam, quam feci tibi, facies mihi, et terræ in qua versatus es advena.

21:23 Swear therefore by God, that thou wilt not hurt me, nor my posterity, nor my stock: but according to the kindness that I have done to thee, thou shalt do to me, and to the land wherein thou hast lived a stranger.

21:24 Dixitque Abraham : Ego jurabo.

21:24 And Abraham said: I will swear.

21:25 Et increpavit Abimelech propter puteum aquæ quem vi abstulerunt servi ejus.

21:25 And he reproved Abimelech for a well of water, which his servants had taken away by force.

21:26 Responditque Abimelech : Nescivi quis fecerit hanc rem : sed et tu non indicasti mihi, et ego non audivi præter hodie.

21:26 And Abimelech answered: I knew not who did this thing: and thou didst not tell me, and I heard not of it till today.

21:27 Tulit itaque Abraham oves et boves, et dedit Abimelech : percusseruntque ambo fœdus.

21:27 Then Abraham took sheep and oxen, and gave them to Abimelech: and both of them made a league.

21:28 Et statuit Abraham septem agnas gregis seorsum.

21:28 And Abraham set apart seven ewelambs of the flock.

21:29 Cui dixit Abimelech : Quid sibi volunt septem agnæ istæ, quas stare fecisti seorsum ?

21:29 And Abimelech said to him: What mean these seven ewelambs which thou hast set apart?

21:30 At ille : Septem, inquit, agnas accipies de manu mea : ut sint mihi in testimonium, quoniam ego fodi puteum istum.

21:30 But he said: Thou shalt take seven ewelambs at my hand: that they may be a testimony for me, that I dug this well.

21:31 Idcirco vocatus est locus ille Bersabee : quia ibi uterque juravit.

21:31 Therefore that place was called Bersabee; because there both of them did swear.

21:32 Et inierunt fœdus pro puteo juramenti.

21:32 And they made a league for the well of oath.

21:33 Surrexit autem Abimelech, et Phicol princeps exercitus ejus, reversique sunt in terram Palæstinorum. Abraham vero plantavit nemus in Bersabee, et invocavit ibi nomen Domini Dei æterni.

21:33 And Abimelech and Phicol, the general of his army, arose and returned to the land of the Palestines. But Abraham planted a grove in Bersabee, and there called upon the name of the Lord God eternal.

21:34 Et fuit colonus terræ Palæstinorum diebus multis.

21:34 And he was a sojourner in the land of the Palestines many days.

Chapter 22

22:1 Quæ postquam gesta sunt, tentavit Deus Abraham, et dixit ad eum : Abraham, Abraham. At ille respondit : Adsum.

22:1 After these things, God tempted Abraham, and said to him: Abraham, Abraham. And he answered: Here I am.

22:2 Ait illi : Tolle filium tuum unigenitum, quem diligis, Isaac, et vade in terram visionis, atque ibi offeres eum in holocaustum super unum montium quem monstravero tibi.

22:2 He said to him: Take thy only begotten son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and go into the land of vision; and there thou shalt offer him for an holocaust upon one of the mountains which I will shew thee.

22:3 Igitur Abraham de nocte consurgens, stravit asinum suum, ducens secum duos juvenes, et Isaac filium suum : cumque concidisset ligna in holocaustum, abiit ad locum quem præceperat ei Deus.

22:3 So Abraham rising up in the night, saddled his ass, and took with him two young men, and Isaac his son: and when he had cut wood for the holocaust, he went his way to the place which God had commanded him.

22:4 Die autem tertio, elevatis oculis, vidit locum procul :

22:4 And on the third day, lifting up his eyes, he saw the place afar off.

22:5 dixitque ad pueros suos : Expectate hic cum asino : ego et puer illuc usque properantes, postquam adoraverimus, revertemur ad vos.

22:5 And he said to his young men: Stay you here with the ass; I and the boy will go with speed as far as yonder, and after we have worshipped, will return to you.

22:6 Tulit quoque ligna holocausti, et imposuit super Isaac filium suum : ipse vero portabat in manibus ignem et gladium. Cumque duo pergerent simul,

22:6 And he took the wood for the holocaust, and laid it upon Isaac his son; and he himself carried in his hands fire and a sword. And as they two went on together,

22:7 dixit Isaac patri suo : Pater mi. At ille respondit : Quid vis, fili ? Ecce, inquit, ignis et ligna : ubi est victima holocausti ?

22:7 Isaac said to his father: My father. And he answered: What wilt thou, son? Behold, saith he, fire and wood: where is the victim for the holocaust?

22:8 Dixit autem Abraham : Deus providebit sibi victimam holocausti, fili mi. Pergebant ergo pariter.

22:8 And Abraham said: God will provide himself a victim for an holocaust, my son. So they went on together.

22:9 Et venerunt ad locum quem ostenderat ei Deus, in quo ædificavit altare, et desuper ligna composuit ; cumque alligasset Isaac filium suum, posuit eum in altare super struem lignorum.

22:9 And they came to the place which God had shewn him, where he built an altar, and laid the wood in order upon it; and when he had bound Isaac his son, he laid him on the altar upon the pile of wood.

22:10 Extenditque manum, et arripuit gladium, ut immolaret filium suum.

22:10 And he put forth his hand, and took the sword, to sacrifice his son.

22:11 Et ecce angelus Domini de cælo clamavit, dicens : Abraham, Abraham. Qui respondit : Adsum.

22:11 And behold, an angel of the Lord from heaven called to him, saying: Abraham, Abraham. And he answered: Here I am.

22:12 Dixitque ei : Non extendas manum tuam super puerum, neque facias illi quidquam : nunc cognovi quod times Deum, et non pepercisti unigenito filio tuo propter me.

22:12 And he said to him: Lay not thy hand upon the boy, neither do thou any thing to him: now I know that thou fearest God, and hast not spared thy only begotten son for my sake.

22:13 Levavit Abraham oculos suos, viditque post tergum arietem inter vepres hærentem cornibus, quem assumens obtulit holocaustum pro filio.

22:13 Abraham lifted up his eyes, and saw behind his back a ram, amongst the briers, sticking fast by the horns, which he took and offered for a holocaust instead of his son.

22:14 Appellavitque nomen loci illius, Dominus videt. Unde usque hodie dicitur : In monte Dominus videbit.

22:14 And he called the name of that place, The Lord seeth. Whereupon, even to this day, it is said: In the mountain the Lord will see.

22:15 Vocavit autem angelus Domini Abraham secundo de cælo, dicens :

22:15 And the angel of the Lord called to Abraham a second time from heaven, saying:

22:16 Per memetipsum juravi, dicit Dominus : quia fecisti hanc rem, et non pepercisti filio tuo unigenito propter me :

22:16 By my own self have I sworn, saith the Lord: because thou hast done this thing, and hast not spared thy only begotten son for my sake:

22:17 benedicam tibi, et multiplicabo semen tuum sicut stellas cæli, et velut arenam quæ est in littore maris : possidebit semen tuum portas inimicorum suorum,

22:17 I will bless thee, and I will multiply thy seed as the stars of heaven, and as the sand that is by the sea shore; thy seed shall possess the gates of their enemies.

22:18 et benedicentur in semine tuo omnes gentes terræ, quia obedisti voci meæ.

22:18 And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed, because thou hast obeyed my voice.

22:19 Reversus est Abraham ad pueros suos, abieruntque Bersabee simul, et habitavit ibi.

22:19 Abraham returned to his young men, and they went to Bersabee together, and he dwelt there.

22:20 His ita gestis, nuntiatum est Abrahæ quod Melcha quoque genuisset filios Nachor fratri suo :

22:20 After these things, it was told Abraham, that Melcha also had borne children to Nachor his brother.

22:21 Hus primogenitum, et Buz fratrem ejus, et Camuel patrem Syrorum,

22:21 Hus, the firstborn, and Buz, his brother, and Camuel the father of the Syrians,

22:22 et Cased, et Azau, Pheldas quoque et Jedlaph,

22:22 And Cased, and Azau, and Pheldas, and Jedlaph,

22:23 ac Bathuel, de quo nata est Rebecca : octo istos genuit Melcha, Nachor fratri Abrahæ.

22:23 And Bathuel, of whom was born Rebecca: these eight did Melcha bear to Nachor, Abraham's brother.

22:24 Concubina vero illius, nomine Roma, peperit Tabee, et Gaham, et Thahas, et Maacha.

22:24 And his concubine, named Roma, bore Tabee, and Gaham, and Tahas, and Maacha.

Chapter 23

23:1 Vixit autem Sara centum viginti septem annis.

23:1 And Sara lived a hundred and twenty-seven years.

23:2 Et mortua est in civitate Arbee, quæ est Hebron, in terra Chanaan : venitque Abraham ut plangeret et fleret eam.

23:2 And she died in the city of Arbee which is Hebron, in the land of Chanaan: and Abraham came to mourn and weep for her.

23:3 Cumque surrexisset ab officio funeris, locutus est ad filios Heth, dicens :

23:3 And after he rose up from the funeral obsequies, he spoke to the children of Heth, saying:

23:4 Advena sum et peregrinus apud vos : date mihi jus sepulchri vobiscum, ut sepeliam mortuum meum.

23:4 I am a stranger and sojourner among you: give me the right of a burying place with you, that I may bury my dead.

23:5 Responderunt filii Heth, dicentes :

23:5 The children of Heth answered, saying:

23:6 Audi nos, domine : princeps Dei es apud nos : in electis sepulchris nostris sepeli mortuum tuum, nullusque te prohibere poterit quin in monumento ejus sepelias mortuum tuum.

23:6 My lord, hear us, thou art a prince of God among us: bury thy dead in our principal sepulchres: and no man shall have power to hinder thee from burying thy dead in his sepulchre.

23:7 Surrexit Abraham, et adoravit populum terræ, filios videlicet Heth :

23:7 Abraham rose up, and bowed down to the people of the land, to wit, the children of Heth:

23:8 dixitque ad eos : Si placet animæ vestræ ut sepeliam mortuum meum, audite me, et intercedite pro me apud Ephron filium Seor :

23:8 And said to them: If it please your soul that I should bury my dead, hear me, and intercede for me to Ephron the son of Seor.

23:9 ut det mihi speluncam duplicem, quam habet in extrema parte agri sui : pecunia digna tradat eam mihi coram vobis in possessionem sepulchri.

23:9 That he may give me the double cave, which he hath in the end of his field: For as much money as it is worth he shall give it me before you, for a possession of a burying place.

23:10 Habitabat autem Ephron in medio filiorum Heth. Responditque Ephron ad Abraham, cunctis audientibus qui ingrediebantur portam civitatis illius, dicens :

23:10 Now Ephron dwelt in the midst of the children of Heth. And Ephron made answer to Abraham in the hearing of all that went in at the gate of the city, saying:

23:11 Nequaquam ita fiat, domine mi, sed tu magis ausculta quod loquor. Agrum trado tibi, et speluncam quæ in eo est, præsentibus filiis populi mei ; sepeli mortuum tuum.

23:11 Let it not be so, my lord, but do thou rather hearken to what I say: The field I deliver to thee, and the cave that is therein; in the presence of the children of my people, bury thy dead.

23:12 Adoravit Abraham coram populo terræ.

23:12 Abraham bowed down before the people of the land.

23:13 Et locutus est ad Ephron circumstante plebe : Quæso ut audias me : dabo pecuniam pro agro : suscipe eam, et sic sepeliam mortuum meum in eo.

23:13 And he spoke to Ephron, in the presence of the people: I beseech thee to hear me: I will give money for the field; take it, and so will I bury my dead in it.

23:14 Responditque Ephron :

23:14 And Ephron answered:

23:15 Domine mi, audi me : terra, quam postulas, quadringentis siclis argenti valet : istud est pretium inter me et te : sed quantum est hoc ? sepeli mortuum tuum.

23:15 My lord, hear me. The ground which thou desirest, is worth four hundred sicles of silver: this is the price between me and thee: but what is this? bury thy dead.

23:16 Quod cum audisset Abraham, appendit pecuniam, quam Ephron postulaverat, audientibus filiis Heth, quadringentos siclos argenti probatæ monetæ publicæ.

23:16 And when Abraham had heard this, he weighed out the money that Ephron had asked, in the hearing of the children of Heth, four hundred sicles of silver, of common current money.

23:17 Confirmatusque est ager quondam Ephronis, in quo erat spelunca duplex, respiciens Mambre, tam ipse, quam spelunca, et omnes arbores ejus in cunctis terminis ejus per circuitum,

23:17 And the field that before was Ephron's, wherein was the double cave, looking towards Mambre, both it and the cave, and all the trees thereof, in all its limits round about,

23:18 Abrahæ in possessionem, videntibus filiis Heth, et cunctis qui intrabant portam civitatis illius.

23:18 Was made sure to Abraham for a possession, in the sight of the children of Heth, and of all that went in at the gate of his city.

23:19 Atque ita sepelivit Abraham Saram uxorem suam in spelunca agri duplici, quæ respiciebat Mambre. Hæc est Hebron in terra Chanaan.

23:19 And so Abraham buried Sara, his wife, in the double cave of the field, that looked towards Mambre, this is Hebron in the land of Chanaan.

23:20 Et confirmatus est ager, et antrum quod erat in eo, Abrahæ in possessionem monumenti a filiis Heth.

23:20 And the field was made sure to Abraham, and the cave that was in it, for a possession to bury in, by the children of Heth.

Chapter 24

24:1 Erat autem Abraham senex, dierumque multorum : et Dominus in cunctis benedixerat ei.

24:1 Now Abraham was old, and advanced in age; and the Lord had blessed him in all things.

24:2 Dixitque ad servum seniorem domus suæ, qui præerat omnibus quæ habebat : Pone manum tuam subter femur meum,

24:2 And he said to the elder servant of his house, who was ruler over all he had: Put thy hand under my thigh,

24:3 ut adjurem te per Dominum Deum cæli et terræ, ut non accipias uxorem filio meo de filiabus Chananæorum, inter quos habito :

24:3 That I may make thee swear by the Lord, the God of heaven and earth, that thou take not a wife for my son, of the daughters of the Chanaanites, among whom I dwell:

24:4 sed ad terram et cognationem meam proficiscaris et inde accipias uxorem filio meo Isaac.

24:4 But that thou go to my own country and kindred, and take a wife from thence for my son Isaac.

24:5 Respondit servus : Si noluerit mulier venire mecum in terram hanc, numquid reducere debeo filium tuum ad locum, de quo egressus es ?

24:5 The servant answered: If the woman will not come with me into this land, must I bring thy son back again to the place from whence thou camest out?

24:6 Dixitque Abraham : Cave nequando reducas filium meum illuc.

24:6 And Abraham said: Beware thou never bring my son back again thither.

24:7 Dominus Deus cæli, qui tulit me de domo patris mei, et de terra nativitatis meæ, qui locutus est mihi, et juravit mihi, dicens : Semini tuo dabo terram hanc : ipse mittet angelum suum coram te, et accipies inde uxorem filio meo :

24:7 The Lord God of heaven, who took me out of my father's house, and out of my native country, who spoke to me, and swore to me, saying: To thy seed will I give this land: he will send his angel before thee, and thou shalt take from thence a wife for my son.

24:8 sin autem mulier noluerit sequi te, non teneberis juramento : filium meum tantum ne reducas illuc.

24:8 But if the woman will not follow thee, thou shalt not be bound by the oath: only bring not my son back thither again.

24:9 Posuit ergo servus manum sub femore Abraham domini sui, et juravit illi super sermone hoc.

24:9 The servant, therefore, put his hand under the thigh of Abraham, his lord, and swore to him upon his word.

24:10 Tulitque decem camelos de grege domini sui, et abiit, ex omnibus bonis ejus portans secum, profectusque perrexit in Mesopotamiam ad urbem Nachor.

24:10 And he took ten camels of his master's herd, and departed, carrying something of all his goods with him, and he set forward and went on to Mesopotamia, to the city of Nachor.

24:11 Cumque camelos fecisset accumbere extra oppidum juxta puteum aquæ vespere, tempore quo solent mulieres egredi ad hauriendam aquam, dixit :

24:11 And when he had made the camels lie down without the town, near a well of water, in the evening, at the time when women are wont to come out to draw water, he said:

24:12 Domine Deus domini mei Abraham, occurre, obsecro, mihi hodie, et fac misericordiam cum domino meo Abraham.

24:12 O Lord, the God of my master, Abraham, meet me today, I beseech thee, and shew kindness to my master, Abraham.

24:13 Ecce ego sto prope fontem aquæ, et filiæ habitatorum hujus civitatis egredientur ad hauriendam aquam.

24:13 Behold, I stand nigh the spring of water, and the daughters of the inhabitants of this city will come out to draw water:

24:14 Igitur puella, cui ego dixero : Inclina hydriam tuam ut bibam : et illa responderit : Bibe, quin et camelis tuis dabo potum : ipsa est quam præparasti servo tuo Isaac : et per hoc intelligam quod feceris misericordiam cum domino meo.

24:14 Now, therefore, the maid to whom I shall say: Let down thy pitcher that I may drink: and she shall answer, Drink, and I will give thy camels drink also: let it be the same whom thou hast provided for thy servant Isaac: and by this, I shall understand that thou hast shewn kindness to my master.

24:15 Necdum intra se verba compleverat, et ecce Rebecca egrediebatur, filia Bathuel, filii Melchæ uxoris Nachor fratris Abraham, habens hydriam in scapula sua :

24:15 He had not yet ended these words within himself, and behold Rebecca came out, the daughter of Bathuel, son of Melcha, wife to Nachor the brother of Abraham, having a pitcher on her shoulder:

24:16 puella decora nimis, virgoque pulcherrima, et incognita viro : descenderat autem ad fontem, et impleverat hydriam, ac revertebatur.

24:16 An exceeding comely maid, and a most beautiful virgin, and not known to man: and she went down to the spring, and filled her pitcher, and was coming back.

24:17 Occurritque ei servus, et ait : Pauxillum aquæ mihi ad bibendum præbe de hydria tua.

24:17 And the servant ran to meet her, and said: Give me a little water to drink of thy pitcher.

24:18 Quæ respondit : Bibe, domine mi : celeriterque deposuit hydriam super ulnam suam, et dedit ei potum.

24:18 And she answered: Drink, my lord. And quickly she let down the pitcher upon her arm, and gave him drink.

24:19 Cumque ille bibisset, adjecit : Quin et camelis tuis hauriam aquam, donec cuncti bibant.

24:19 And when he had drunk, she said: I will draw water for thy camels also, till they all drink.

24:20 Effundensque hydriam in canalibus, recurrit ad puteum ut hauriret aquam : et haustam omnibus camelis dedit.

24:20 And pouring out the pitcher into the troughs, she ran back to the well to draw water; and having drawn, she gave to all the camels.

24:21 Ipse autem contemplabatur eam tacitus, scire volens utrum prosperum iter suum fecisset Dominus, an non.

24:21 But he musing, beheld her with silence, desirous to know whether the Lord had made his journey prosperous or not.

24:22 Postquam autem biberunt cameli, protulit vir inaures aureas, appendentes siclos duos, et armillas totidem pondo siclorum decem.

24:22 And after that the camels had drunk, the man took out golden earrings, weighing two sicles; and as many bracelets, of ten sicles weight.

24:23 Dixitque ad eam : Cujus es filia ? indica mihi, est in domo patris tui locus ad manendum ?

24:23 And he said to her: Whose daughter art thou? tell me: is there any place in thy father's house to lodge?

24:24 Quæ respondit : Filia sum Bathuelis, filii Melchæ, quem peperit ipsi Nachor.

24:24 And she answered: I am the daughter of Bathuel, the son of Melcha, whom she bore to Nachor.

24:25 Et addidit, dicens : Palearum quoque et fœni plurimum est apud nos, et locus spatiosus ad manendum.

24:25 And she said, moreover, to him: We have good store of both straw and hay, and a large place to lodge in.

24:26 Inclinavit se homo, et adoravit Dominum,

24:26 The man bowed himself down, and adored the Lord,

24:27 dicens : Benedictus Dominus Deus domini mei Abraham, qui non abstulit misericordiam et veritatem suam a domino meo, et recto itinere me perduxit in domum fratris domini mei.

24:27 Saying: Blessed be the Lord God of my master Abraham, who hath not taken away his mercy and truth from my master, and hath brought me the straight way into the house of my master's brother.

24:28 Cucurrit itaque puella, et nuntiavit in domum matris suæ omnia quæ audierat.

24:28 Then the maid ran, and told in her mother's house all that she had heard.

24:29 Habebat autem Rebecca fratrem nomine Laban, qui festinus egressus est ad hominem, ubi erat fons.

24:29 And Rebecca had a brother, named Laban, who went out in haste to the man, to the well.

24:30 Cumque vidisset inaures et armillas in manibus sororis suæ, et audisset cuncta verba referentis : Hæc locutus est mihi homo : venit ad virum qui stabat juxta camelos, et prope fontem aquæ :

24:30 And when he had seen the earrings and bracelets in his sister's hands, and had heard all that she related, saying, Thus and thus the man spoke to me: he came to the man who stood by the camels, and near to the spring of water,

24:31 dixitque ad eum : Ingredere, benedicte Domini : cur foris stas ? præparavi domum, et locum camelis.

24:31 And said to him: Come in, thou blessed of the Lord; why standest thou without? I have prepared the house, and a place for the camels.

24:32 Et introduxit eum in hospitium : ac destravit camelos, deditque paleas et fœnum, et aquam ad lavandos pedes ejus, et virorum qui venerant cum eo.

24:32 And he brought him into his lodging; and he unharnessed the camels, and gave straw and hay, and water to wash his feet, and the feet of the men that were come with him.

24:33 Et appositus est in conspectu ejus panis. Qui ait : Non comedam, donec loquar sermones meos. Respondit ei : Loquere.

24:33 And bread was set before him. But he said: I will not eat, till I tell my message. He answered him: Speak.

24:34 At ille : Servus, inquit, Abraham sum :

24:34 And he said: I am the servant of Abraham:

24:35 et Dominus benedixit domino meo valde, magnificatusque est : et dedit ei oves et boves, argentum et aurum, servos et ancillas, camelos et asinos.

24:35 And the Lord hath blessed my master wonderfully, and he is become great: and he hath given him sheep and oxen, silver and gold, men servants and women servants, camels and asses.

24:36 Et peperit Sara uxor domini mei filium domino meo in senectute sua, deditque illi omnia quæ habuerat.

24:36 And Sara, my master's wife, hath borne my master a son in her old age, and he hath given him all that he had.

24:37 Et adjuravit me dominus meus, dicens : Non accipies uxorem filio meo de filiabus Chananæorum, in quorum terra habito :

24:37 And my master made me swear, saying: Thou shalt not take a wife for my son of the Chanaanites, in whose land I dwell:

24:38 sed ad domum patris mei perges, et de cognatione mea accipies uxorem filio meo.

24:38 But thou shalt go to my father's house, and shalt take a wife of my own kindred for my son:

24:39 Ego vero respondi domino meo : Quid si noluerit venire mecum mulier ?

24:39 But I answered my master: What if the woman will not come with me?

24:40 Dominus, ait, in cujus conspectu ambulo, mittet angelum suum tecum, et diriget viam tuam : accipiesque uxorem filio meo de cognatione mea, et de domo patris mei.

24:40 The Lord, said he, in whose sight I walk, will send his angel with thee, and will direct thy way: and thou shalt take a wife for my son of my own kindred, and of my father's house.

24:41 Innocens eris a maledictione mea, cum veneris ad propinquos meos, et non dederint tibi.

24:41 But thou shalt be clear from my curse, when thou shalt come to my kindred, if they will not give thee one.

24:42 Veni ergo hodie ad fontem aquæ, et dixi : Domine Deus domini mei Abraham, si direxisti viam meam, in qua nunc ambulo,

24:42 And I came today to the well of water, and said: O Lord God of my master, Abraham, if thou hast prospered my way, wherein I now walk,

24:43 ecce sto juxta fontem aquæ, et virgo, quæ egredietur ad hauriendam aquam, audierit a me : Da mihi pauxillum aquæ ad bibendum ex hydria tua :

24:43 Behold, I stand by the well of water, and the virgin, that shall come out to draw water, who shall hear me say: Give me a little water to drink of thy pitcher:

24:44 et dixerit mihi : Et tu bibe, et camelis tuis hauriam : ipsa est mulier, quam præparavit Dominus filio domini mei.

24:44 And shall say to me: Both drink thou, and I will also draw for thy camels: let the same be the woman, whom the Lord hath prepared for my master's son.

24:45 Dumque hæc tacitus mecum volverem, apparuit Rebecca veniens cum hydria, quam portabat in scapula : descenditque ad fontem, et hausit aquam. Et aio ad eam : Da mihi paululum bibere.

24:45 And whilst I pondered these things secretly with myself, Rebecca appeared, coming with a pitcher, which she carried on her shoulder: and she went down to the well and drew water. And I said to her: Give me a little to drink.

24:46 Quæ festinans deposuit hydriam de humero, et dixit mihi : Et tu bibe, et camelis tuis tribuam potum. Bibi, et adaquavit camelos.

24:46 And she speedily let down the pitcher from her shoulder, and said to me: Both drink thou, and to thy camels I will give drink. I drank, and she watered the camels.

24:47 Interrogavique eam, et dixi : Cujus es filia ? Quæ respondit : Filia Bathuelis sum, filii Nachor, quem peperit ei Melcha. Suspendi itaque inaures ad ornandam faciem ejus, et armillas posui in manibus ejus.

24:47 And I asked her, and said: Whose daughter art thou? And she answered: I am the daughter of Bathuel, the son of Nachor, whom Melcha bore to him. So I put earrings on her to adorn her face, and I put bracelets on her hands.

24:48 Pronusque adoravi Dominum, benedicens Domino Deo domini mei Abraham, qui perduxit me recto itinere, ut sumerem filiam fratris domini mei filio ejus.

24:48 And falling down, I adored the Lord, blessing the Lord God of my master, Abraham, who hath brought me the straight way to take the daughter of my master's brother for his son.

24:49 Quam ob rem si facitis misericordiam et veritatem cum domino meo, indicate mihi : sin autem aliud placet, et hoc dicite mihi, ut vadam ad dextram, sive ad sinistram.

24:49 Wherefore, if you do according to mercy and truth with my master, tell me: but if it please you otherwise, tell me that also, that I may go to the right hand, or to the left.

24:50 Responderuntque Laban et Bathuel : A Domino egressus est sermo : non possumus extra placitum ejus quidquam aliud loqui tecum.

24:50 And Laban and Bathuel answered: The word hath proceeded from the Lord: we cannot speak any other thing to thee but his pleasure.

24:51 En Rebecca coram te est, tolle eam, et proficiscere, et sit uxor filii domini tui, sicut locutus est Dominus.

24:51 Behold, Rebecca is before thee, take her and go thy way, and let her be the wife of thy master's son, as the Lord hath spoken.

24:52 Quod cum audisset puer Abraham, procidens adoravit in terram Dominum.

24:52 Which when Abraham's servant heard, falling down to the ground, he adored the Lord.

24:53 Prolatisque vasis argenteis, et aureis, ac vestibus, dedit ea Rebeccæ pro munere : fratribus quoque ejus et matri dona obtulit.

24:53 And bringing forth vessels of silver and gold, and garments, he gave them to Rebecca, for a present. He offered gifts also to her brothers, and to her mother.

24:54 Inito convivio, vescentes pariter et bibentes manserunt ibi. Surgens autem mane, locutus est puer : Dimitte me, ut vadam ad dominum meum.

24:54 And a banquet was made, and they ate and drank together, and lodged there. And in the morning, the servant arose, and said: Let me depart, that I may go to my master.

24:55 Responderuntque fratres ejus et mater : Maneat puella saltem decem dies apud nos, et postea proficiscetur.

24:55 And her brother and mother answered: Let the maid stay, at least, ten days with us, and afterwards she shall depart.

24:56 Nolite, ait, me retinere, quia Dominus direxit viam meam : dimittite me ut pergam ad dominum meum.

24:56 Stay me not, said he, because the Lord hath prospered my way: send me away, that I may go to my master.

24:57 Et dixerunt : Vocemus puellam, et quæramus ipsius voluntatem.

24:57 And they said: Let us call the maid, and ask her will.

24:58 Cumque vocata venisset, sciscitati sunt : Vis ire cum homine isto ? Quæ ait : Vadam.

24:58 And they called her, and when she was come, they asked: Wilt thou go with this man? She said: I will go.

24:59 Dimiserunt ergo eam, et nutricem illius, servumque Abraham, et comites ejus,

24:59 So they sent her away, and her nurse, and Abraham's servant, and his company.

24:60 imprecantes prospera sorori suæ, atque dicentes : Soror nostra es, crescas in mille millia, et possideat semen tuum portas inimicorum suorum.

24:60 Wishing prosperity to their sister, and saying: Thou art our sister, mayst thou increase to thousands of thousands; and may thy seed possess the gates of their enemies.

24:61 Igitur Rebecca et puellæ illius, ascensis camelis, secutæ sunt virum : qui festinus revertebatur ad dominum suum.

24:61 So Rebecca and her maids, being set upon camels, followed the man: who with speed returned to his master.

24:62 Eo autem tempore deambulabat Isaac per viam quæ ducit ad puteum, cujus nomen est Viventis et videntis : habitabat enim in terra australi :

24:62 At the same time, Isaac was walking along the way to the well which is called Of the living and the seeing: for he dwelt in the south country:

24:63 et egressus fuerat ad meditandum in agro, inclinata jam die : cumque elevasset oculos, vidit camelos venientes procul.

24:63 And he was gone forth to meditate in the field, the day being now well spent: and when he had lifted up his eyes, he saw camels coming afar off.

24:64 Rebecca quoque, conspecto Isaac, descendit de camelo,

24:64 Rebecca also, when she saw Isaac, lighted off the camel,

24:65 et ait ad puerum : Quis est ille homo qui venit per agrum in occursum nobis ? Dixitque ei : Ipse est dominus meus. At illa tollens cito pallium, operuit se.

24:65 And said to the servant: Who is that man who cometh towards us along the field? And he said to her: That man is my master. But she quickly took her cloak, and covered herself.

24:66 Servus autem cuncta, quæ gesserat, narravit Isaac.

24:66 And the servant told Isaac all that he had done.

24:67 Qui introduxit eam in tabernaculum Saræ matris suæ, et accepit eam uxorem : et in tantum dilexit eam, ut dolorem, qui ex morte matris ejus acciderat, temperaret.

24:67 Who brought her into the tent of Sara his mother, and took her to wife: and he loved her so much, that it moderated the sorrow which was occasioned by his mother's death.

Chapter 25

25:1 Abraham vero aliam duxit uxorem nomine Ceturam :

25:1 And Abraham married another wife named Cetura:

25:2 quæ peperit ei Zamran et Jecsan, et Madan, et Madian, et Jesboc, et Sue.

25:2 Who bore him Zamram, and Jecsan, and Madan, and Madian, and Jesboc, and Sue.

25:3 Jecsan quoque genuit Saba et Dadan. Filii Dadan fuerunt Assurim, et Latusim, et Loomin.

25:3 Jecsan also begot Saba, and Dadan. The children of Dadan were Assurim, and Latusim, and Loomim.

25:4 At vero ex Madian ortus est Epha, et Opher, et Henoch, et Abida, et Eldaa : omnes hi filii Ceturæ.

25:4 But of Madian was born Epha, and Opher, and Henoch, and Abida, and Eldaa: all these were the children of Cetura.

25:5 Deditque Abraham cuncta quæ possederat, Isaac :

25:5 And Abraham gave all his possessions to Isaac:

25:6 filiis autem concubinarum largitus est munera, et separavit eos ab Isaac filio suo, dum adhuc ipse viveret, ad plagam orientalem.

25:6 And to the children of the concubines he gave gifts, and separated them from Isaac his son, while he yet lived, to the east country.

25:7 Fuerunt autem dies vitæ Abrahæ, centum septuaginta quinque anni.

25:7 And the days of Abraham's life were a hundred and seventy-five years.

25:8 Et deficiens mortuus est in senectute bona, provectæque ætatis et plenus dierum : congregatusque est ad populum suum.

25:8 And decaying he died in a good old age, and having lived a long time, and being full of days: and was gathered to his people.

25:9 Et sepelierunt eum Isaac et Ismaël filii sui in spelunca duplici, quæ sita est in agro Ephron filii Seor Hethæi, e regione Mambre,

25:9 And Isaac and Ismael his sons buried him in the double cave, which was situated in the field of Ephron the son of Seor the Hethite, over against Mambre,

25:10 quem emerat a filiis Heth : ibi sepultus est ipse, et Sara uxor ejus.

25:10 Which he had bought of the children of Heth: there was he buried, and Sara his wife.

25:11 Et post obitum illius benedixit Deus Isaac filio ejus, qui habitabat juxta puteum nomine Viventis et videntis.

25:11 And after his death, God blessed Isaac his son, who dwelt by the well named Of the living and seeing.

25:12 Hæ sunt generationes Ismaël filii Abrahæ, quem peperit ei Agar Ægyptia, famula Saræ : et

25:12 These are the generations of Ismael the son of Abraham, whom Agar the Egyptian, Sara's servant, bore unto him:

25:13 hæc nomina filiorum ejus in vocabulis et generationibus suis. Primogenitus Ismaëlis Nabaioth, deinde Cedar, et Adbeel, et Mabsam,

25:13 And these are the names of his children according to their calling and generations. The firstborn of Ismael was Nabajoth, then Cedar, and Adbeel, and Mabsam,

25:14 Masma quoque, et Duma, et Massa,

25:14 And Masma, and Duma, and Massa,

25:15 Hadar, et Thema, et Jethur, et Naphis, et Cedma.

25:15 Hadar, and Thema, and Jethur, and Naphis, and Cedma.

25:16 Isti sunt filii Ismaëlis : et hæc nomina per castella et oppida eorum, duodecim principes tribuum suarum.

25:16 These are the sons of Ismael: and these are their names by their castles and towns, twelve princes of their tribes.

25:17 Et facti sunt anni vitæ Ismaëlis centum triginta septem, deficiensque mortuus est, et appositus ad populum suum.

25:17 And the years of Ismael's life were a hundred and thirty-seven, and decaying he died, and was gathered unto his people.

25:18 Habitavit autem ab Hevila usque Sur, quæ respicit Ægyptum introëuntibus Assyrios ; coram cunctis fratribus suis obiit.

25:18 And he dwelt from Hevila as far as Sur, which looketh towards Egypt, to them that go towards the Assyrians. He died in the presence of all his brethren.

25:19 Hæ quoque sunt generationes Isaac filii Abraham : Abraham genuit Isaac :

25:19 These also are the generations of Isaac the son of Abraham: Abraham begot Isaac:

25:20 qui cum quadraginta esset annorum, duxit uxorem Rebeccam filiam Bathuelis Syri de Mesopotamia, sororem Laban.

25:20 Who when he was forty years old, took to wife Rebecca the daughter of Bathuel the Syrian of Mesopotamia, sister to Laban.

25:21 Deprecatusque est Isaac Dominum pro uxore sua, eo quod esset sterilis : qui exaudivit eum, et dedit conceptum Rebeccæ.

25:21 And Isaac besought the Lord for his wife, because she was barren: and he heard him, and made Rebecca to conceive.

25:22 Sed collidebantur in utero ejus parvuli ; quæ ait : Si sic mihi futurum erat, quid necesse fuit concipere ? perrexitque ut consuleret Dominum.

25:22 But the children struggled in her womb, and she said: If it were to be so with me, what need was there to conceive? And she went to consult the Lord.

25:23 Qui respondens ait : Duæ gentes sunt in utero tuo, et duo populi ex ventre tuo dividentur, populusque populum superabit, et major serviet minori.

25:23 And he answering, said: Two nations are in thy womb, and two peoples shall be divided out of thy womb, and one people shall overcome the other, and the elder shall serve the younger.

25:24 Jam tempus pariendi advenerat, et ecce gemini in utero ejus reperti sunt.

25:24 And when her time was come to be delivered, behold twins were found in her womb.

25:25 Qui prior egressus est, rufus erat, et totus in morem pellis hispidus : vocatumque est nomen ejus Esau. Protinus alter egrediens, plantam fratris tenebat manu : et idcirco appellavit eum Jacob.

25:25 He that came forth first was red, and hairy like a skin: and his name was called Esau. Immediately the other coming forth, held his brother's foot in his hand: and therefore he was called Jacob.

25:26 Sexagenarius erat Isaac quando nati sunt ei parvuli.

25:26 Isaac was threescore years old when the children were born unto him.

25:27 Quibus adultis, factus est Esau vir gnarus venandi, et homo agricola : Jacob autem vir simplex habitabat in tabernaculis.

25:27 And when they were grown up, Esau became a skilful hunter, and a husbandman: but Jacob, a plain man, dwelt in tents.

25:28 Isaac amabat Esau, eo quod de venationibus illius vesceretur : et Rebecca diligebat Jacob.

25:28 Isaac loved Esau, because he ate of his hunting: and Rebecca loved Jacob.

25:29 Coxit autem Jacob pulmentum : ad quem cum venisset Esau de agro lassus,

25:29 And Jacob boiled pottage: to whom Esau, coming faint out of the field,

25:30 ait : Da mihi de coctione hac rufa, quia oppido lassus sum. Quam ob causam vocatum est nomen ejus Edom.

25:30 Said: Give me of this red pottage, for I am exceeding faint. For which reason his name was called Edom.

25:31 Cui dixit Jacob : Vende mihi primogenita tua.

25:31 And Jacob said to him: Sell me thy first birthright.

25:32 Ille respondit : En morior, quid mihi proderunt primogenita ?

25:32 He answered: Lo I die, what will the first birthright avail me?

25:33 Ait Jacob : Jura ergo mihi. Juravit ei Esau et vendidit primogenita.

25:33 Jacob said: Swear therefore to me. Esau swore to him, and sold his first birthright.

25:34 Et sic, accepto pane et lentis edulio, comedit et bibit, et abiit, parvipendens quod primogenita vendidisset.

25:34 And so taking bread and the pottage of lentils, he ate, and drank, and went on his way; making little account of having sold his first birthright.

Chapter 26

26:1 Orta autem fame super terram post eam sterilitatem, quæ acciderat in diebus Abraham, abiit Isaac ad Abimelech regem Palæstinorum in Gerara.

26:1 And when a famine came in the land, after that barrenness which had happened in the days of Abraham, Isaac went to Abimelech, king of the Palestines, to Gerara.

26:2 Apparuitque ei Dominus, et ait : Ne descendas in Ægyptum, sed quiesce in terra quam dixero tibi,

26:2 And the Lord appeared to him, and said: Go not down into Egypt, but stay in the land that I shall tell thee.

26:3 et peregrinare in ea : eroque tecum, et benedicam tibi : tibi enim et semini tuo dabo universas regiones has, complens juramentum quod spopondi Abraham patri tuo.

26:3 And sojourn in it, and I will be with thee, and will bless thee: for to thee and to thy seed I will give all these countries, to fulfil the oath which I swore to Abraham thy father.

26:4 Et multiplicabo semen tuum sicut stellas cæli : daboque posteris tuis universas regiones has : et benedicentur in semine tuo omnes gentes terræ,

26:4 And I will multiply thy seed like the stars of heaven: and I will give to thy posterity all these countries: and in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed.

26:5 eo quod obedierit Abraham voci meæ, et custodierit præcepta et mandata mea, et cæremonias legesque servaverit.

26:5 Because Abraham obeyed my voice, and kept my precepts and commandments, and observed my ceremonies and laws.

26:6 Mansit itaque Isaac in Geraris.

26:6 So Isaac abode in Gerara.

26:7 Qui cum interrogaretur a viris loci illius super uxore sua, respondit : Soror mea est : timuerat enim confiteri quod sibi esset sociata conjugio, reputans ne forte interficerent eum propter illius pulchritudinem.

26:7 And when he was asked by the men of that place, concerning his wife, he answered: She is my sister: for he was afraid to confess that she was his wife, thinking lest perhaps they would kill him because of her beauty.

26:8 Cumque pertransissent dies plurimi, et ibidem moraretur, prospiciens Abimelech rex Palæstinorum per fenestram, vidit eum jocantem cum Rebecca uxore sua.

26:8 And when very many days were passed, and he abode there, Abimelech, king of the Palestines, looking out through a window, saw him playing with Rebecca, his wife.

26:9 Et accersito eo, ait : Perspicuum est quod uxor tua sit : cur mentitus es eam sororem tuam esse ? Respondit : Timui ne morerer propter eam.

26:9 And calling for him, he said: It is evident she is thy wife: why didst thou feign her to be thy sister? He answered: I feared lest I should die for her sake.

26:10 Dixitque Abimelech : Quare imposuisti nobis ? potuit coire quispiam de populo cum uxore tua, et induxeras super nos grande peccatum. Præcepitque omni populo, dicens :

26:10 And Abimelech said: Why hast thou deceived us? Some man of the people might have lain with thy wife, and thou hadst brought upon us a great sin. And he commanded all the people, saying:

26:11 Qui tetigerit hominis hujus uxorem, morte morietur.

26:11 He that shall touch this man's wife, shall surely be put to death.

26:12 Sevit autem Isaac in terra illa, et invenit in ipso anno centuplum : benedixitque ei Dominus.

26:12 And Isaac sowed in that land, and he found that same year a hundredfold: and the Lord blessed him.

26:13 Et locupletatus est homo, et ibat proficiens atque succrescens, donec magnus vehementer effectus est :

26:13 And the man was enriched, and he went on prospering and increasing, till he became exceeding great.

26:14 habuit quoque possessiones ovium et armentorum, et familiæ plurimum. Ob hoc invidentes ei Palæstini,

26:14 And he had possessions of sheep and of herds, and a very great family. Wherefore the Palestines envying him,

26:15 omnes puteos, quos foderant servi patris illius Abraham, illo tempore obstruxerunt, implentes humo :

26:15 Stopped up at that time all the wells, that the servants of his father, Abraham, had digged, filling them up with earth:

26:16 in tantum, ut ipse Abimelech diceret ad Isaac : Recede a nobis, quoniam potentior nobis factus es valde.

26:16 Insomuch that Abimelech himself said to Isaac: Depart from us, for thou art become much mightier than we.

26:17 Et ille discedens, ut veniret ad torrentem Geraræ, habitaretque ibi,

26:17 So he departed, and came to the torrent of Gerara, to dwell there:

26:18 rursum fodit alios puteos, quos foderant servi patris sui Abraham, et quos, illo mortuo, olim obstruxerant Philisthiim : appellavitque eos eisdem nominibus quibus ante pater vocaverat.

26:18 And he digged again other wells, which the servants of his father, Abraham, had digged, and which, after his death, the Philistines had of old stopped up: and he called them by the same names, by which his father before had called them.

26:19 Foderuntque in torrente, et repererunt aquam vivam.

26:19 And they digged in the torrent, and found living water:

26:20 Sed et ibi jurgium fuit pastorum Geraræ adversus pastores Isaac, dicentium : Nostra est aqua, quam ob rem nomen putei ex eo, quod acciderat, vocavit Calumniam.

26:20 But there also the herdsmen of Gerara strove against the herdsmen of Isaac, saying: It is our water. Wherefore he called the name of the well, on occasion of that which had happened, Calumny.

26:21 Foderunt autem et alium : et pro illo quoque rixati sunt, appellavitque eum Inimicitias.

26:21 And they digged also another; and for that they quarrelled likewise, and he called the name of it, Enmity.

26:22 Profectus inde fodit alium puteum, pro quo non contenderunt : itaque vocavit nomen ejus Latitudo, dicens : Nunc dilatavit nos Dominus, et fecit crescere super terram.

26:22 Going forward from thence, he digged another well, for which they contended not; therefore he called the name thereof, Latitude, saying: Now hath the Lord given us room, and made us to increase upon the earth.

26:23 Ascendit autem ex illo loco in Bersabee,

26:23 And he went up from that place to Bersabee,

26:24 ubi apparuit ei Dominus in ipsa nocte, dicens : Ego sum Deus Abraham patris tui : noli timere, quia ego tecum sum : benedicam tibi, et multiplicabo semen tuum propter servum meum Abraham.

26:24 Where the Lord appeared to him that same night, saying: I am the God of Abraham thy father, do not fear, for I am with thee: I will bless thee, and multiply thy seed for my servant Abraham's sake.

26:25 Itaque ædificavit ibi altare : et invocato nomine Domini, extendit tabernaculum, præcepitque servis suis ut foderent puteum.

26:25 And he built there an altar: and called upon the name of the Lord, and pitched his tent; and commanded his servants to dig a well.

26:26 Ad quem locum cum venissent de Geraris Abimelech, et Ochozath amicus illius, et Phicol dux militum,

26:26 To which place when Abimelech, and Ochozath his friend, and Phicol chief captain of his soldiers, came from Gerara,

26:27 locutus est eis Isaac : Quid venistis ad me, hominem quem odistis, et expulistis a vobis ?

26:27 Isaac said to them: Why are ye come to me, a man whom you hate, and have thrust out from you?

26:28 Qui responderunt : Vidimus tecum esse Dominum, et idcirco nos diximus : Sit juramentum inter nos, et ineamus fœdus,

26:28 And they answered: We saw that the Lord is with thee, and therefore we said: Let there be an oath between us, and let us make a covenant,

26:29 ut non facias nobis quidquam mali, sicut et nos nihil tuorum attigimus, nec fecimus quod te læderet : sed cum pace dimisimus auctum benedictione Domini.

26:29 That thou do us no harm, as we on our part have touched nothing of thine, nor have done any thing to hurt thee; but with peace have sent thee away, increased with the blessing of the Lord.

26:30 Fecit ergo eis convivium, et post cibum et potum

26:30 And he made them a feast, and after they had eaten and drunk:

26:31 surgentes mane, juraverunt sibi mutuo : dimisitque eos Isaac pacifice in locum suum.

26:31 Arising in the morning, they swore one to another: and Isaac sent them away peaceably to their own home.

26:32 Ecce autem venerunt in ipso die servi Isaac annuntiantes ei de puteo, quem foderant, atque dicentes : Invenimus aquam.

26:32 And behold, the same day the servants of Isaac came, telling him of a well which they had digged, and saying: We have found water.

26:33 Unde appellavit eum Abundantiam : et nomen urbi impositum est Bersabee, usque in præsentem diem.

26:33 Whereupon he called it Abundance: and the name of the city was called Bersabee, even to this day.

26:34 Esau vero quadragenarius duxit uxores, Judith filiam Beeri Hethæi, et Basemath filiam Elon ejusdem loci :

26:34 And Esau being forty years old, married wives, Judith, the daughter of Beeri, the Hethite, and Basemath, the daughter of Elon, of the same place.

26:35 quæ ambæ offenderant animum Isaac et Rebeccæ.

26:35 And they both offended the mind of Isaac and Rebecca.

Chapter 27

27:1 Senuit autem Isaac, et caligaverunt oculi ejus, et videre non poterat : vocavitque Esau filium suum majorem, et dixit ei : Fili mi ? Qui respondit : Adsum.

27:1 Now Isaac was old, and his eyes were dim, and he could not see: and he called Esau, his elder son, and said to him: My son? And he answered: Here I am.

27:2 Cui pater : Vides, inquit, quod senuerim, et ignorem diem mortis meæ.

27:2 And his father said to him, Thou seest that I am old, and know not the day of my death.

27:3 Sume arma tua, pharetram, et arcum, et egredere foras : cumque venatu aliquid apprehenderis,

27:3 Take thy arms, thy quiver, and bow, and go abroad; and when thou hast taken something by hunting,

27:4 fac mihi inde pulmentum sicut velle me nosti, et affer ut comedam : et benedicat tibi anima mea antequam moriar.

27:4 Make me a savoury meat thereof, as thou knowest I like, and bring it that I may eat: and my soul may bless thee, before I die.

27:5 Quod cum audisset Rebecca, et ille abiisset in agrum ut jussionem patris impleret,

27:5 And when Rebecca had heard this, and he was gone into the field to fulfil his father's commandment,

27:6 dixit filio suo Jacob : Audivi patrem tuum loquentem cum Esau fratre tuo, et dicentem ei :

27:6 She said to her son Jacob: I heard thy father talking with Esau, thy brother, and saying to him:

27:7 Affer mihi de venatione tua, et fac cibos ut comedam, et benedicam tibi coram Domino antequam moriar.

27:7 Bring me of thy hunting, and make me meats that I may eat, and bless thee in the sight of the Lord, before I die.

27:8 Nunc ergo, fili mi, acquiesce consiliis meis :

27:8 Now therefore, my son, follow my counsel:

27:9 et pergens ad gregem, affer mihi duos hædos optimos, ut faciam ex eis escas patri tuo, quibus libenter vescitur :

27:9 And go thy way to the flock, bring me two kids of the best, that I may make of them meat for thy father, such as he gladly eateth.

27:10 quas cum intuleris, et comederit, benedicat tibi priusquam moriatur.

27:10 Which when thou hast brought in, and he hath eaten, he may bless thee before he die.

27:11 Cui ille respondit : Nosti quod Esau frater meus homo pilosus sit, et ego lenis :

27:11 And he answered her: Thou knowest that Esau, my brother, is a hairy man, and I am smooth:

27:12 si attrectaverit me pater meus, et senserit, timeo ne putet me sibi voluisse illudere, et inducam super me maledictionem pro benedictione.

27:12 If my father should feel me, and perceive it, I fear lest he will think I would have mocked him, and I shall bring upon me a curse instead of a blessing.

27:13 Ad quem mater : In me sit, ait, ista maledictio, fili mi : tantum audi vocem meam, et pergens, affer quæ dixi.

27:13 And his mother said to him: Upon me be this curse, my son: only hear thou my voice, and go, fetch me the things which I have said.

27:14 Abiit, et attulit, deditque matri. Paravit illa cibos, sicut velle noverat patrem illius.

27:14 He went, and brought, and gave them to his mother. She dressed meats, such as she knew his father liked.

27:15 Et vestibus Esau valde bonis, quas apud se habebat domi, induit eum :

27:15 And she put on him very good garments of Esau, which she had at home with her:

27:16 pelliculasque hædorum circumdedit manibus, et colli nuda protexit :

27:16 And the little skins of the kids she put about his hands, and covered the bare of his neck.

27:17 deditque pulmentum, et panes, quos coxerat, tradidit.

27:17 And she gave him the savoury meat, and delivered him bread that she had baked.

27:18 Quibus illatis, dixit : Pater mi ? At ille respondit : Audio. Quis es tu, fili mi ?

27:18 Which when he had carried in, he said: My father? But he answered: I hear. Who art thou, my son?

27:19 Dixitque Jacob : Ego sum primogenitus tuus Esau : feci sicut præcepisti mihi : surge, sede, et comede de venatione mea, ut benedicat mihi anima tua.

27:19 And Jacob said: I am Esau, thy firstborn: I have done as thou didst command me: arise, sit and eat of my venison, that thy soul may bless me.

27:20 Rursumque Isaac ad filium suum : Quomodo, inquit, tam cito invenire potuisti, fili mi ? Qui respondit : Voluntas Dei fuit ut cito occurreret mihi quod volebam.

27:20 And Isaac said to his son: How couldst thou find it so quickly, my son? He answered: It was the will of God, that what I sought came quickly in my way:

27:21 Dixitque Isaac : Accede huc, ut tangam te, fili mi, et probem utrum tu sis filius meus Esau, an non.

27:21 And Isaac said: Come hither, that I may feel thee, my son, and may prove whether thou be my son Esau, or no.

27:22 Accessit ille ad patrem, et palpato eo, dixit Isaac : Vox quidem, vox Jacob est : sed manus, manus sunt Esau.

27:22 He came near to his father, and when he had felt him, Isaac said: The voice indeed is the voice of Jacob; but the hands, are the hands of Esau.

27:23 Et non cognovit eum, quia pilosæ manus similitudinem majoris expresserant. Benedicens ergo illi,

27:23 And he knew him not, because his hairy hands made him like to the elder. Then blessing him,

27:24 ait : Tu es filius meus Esau ? Respondit : Ego sum.

27:24 He said: Art thou my son Esau? He answered: I am.

27:25 At ille : Affer mihi, inquit, cibos de venatione tua, fili mi, ut benedicat tibi anima mea. Quos cum oblatos comedisset, obtulit ei etiam vinum. Quo hausto,

27:25 Then he said: Bring me the meats of thy hunting, my son, that my soul may bless thee. And when they were brought, and he had eaten, he offered him wine also, which after he had drunk,

27:26 dixit ad eum : Accede ad me, et da mihi osculum, fili mi.

27:26 He said to him: Come near me, and give me a kiss, my son.

27:27 Accessit, et osculatus est eum. Statimque ut sensit vestimentorum illius fragrantiam, benedicens illi, ait : Ecce odor filii mei sicut odor agri pleni, cui benedixit Dominus.

27:27 He came near, and kissed him. And immediately as he smelled the fragrant smell of his garments, blessing him, he said: Behold, the smell of my son is as the smell of a plentiful field, which the Lord hath blessed.

27:28 Det tibi Deus de rore cæli et de pinguedine terræ abundantiam frumenti et vini.

27:28 God give thee of the dew of heaven, and of the fatness of the earth, abundance of corn and wine.

27:29 Et serviant tibi populi, et adorent te tribus : esto dominus fratrum tuorum, et incurventur ante te filii matris tuæ : qui maledixerit tibi, sit ille maledictus, et qui benedixerit tibi, benedictionibus repleatur.

27:29 And let peoples serve thee, and tribes worship thee: be thou lord of thy brethren, and let thy mother's children bow down before thee. Cursed be he that curseth thee: and let him that blesseth thee be filled with blessings.

27:30 Vix Isaac sermonem impleverat, et egresso Jacob foras, venit Esau,

27:30 Isaac had scarce ended his words, when, Jacob being now gone out abroad, Esau came,

27:31 coctosque de venatione cibos intulit patri, dicens : Surge, pater mi, et comede de venatione filii tui, ut benedicat mihi anima tua.

27:31 And brought in to his father meats, made of what he had taken in hunting, saying: Arise, my father, and eat of thy son's venison; that thy soul may bless me.

27:32 Dixitque illi Isaac : Quis enim es tu ? Qui respondit : Ego sum filius tuus primogenitus Esau.

27:32 And Isaac said to him: Why! who art thou? He answered: I am thy firstborn son, Esau.

27:33 Expavit Isaac stupore vehementi : et ultra quam credi potest admirans, ait : Quis igitur ille est qui dudum captam venationem attulit mihi, et comedi ex omnibus priusquam tu venires ; benedixique ei, et erit benedictus ?

27:33 Isaac was struck with fear, and astonished exceedingly; and wondering beyond what can be believed, said: Who is he then that even now brought me venison that he had taken, and I ate of all before thou camest? and I have blessed him, and he shall be blessed.

27:34 Auditis Esau sermonibus patris, irrugiit clamore magno : et consternatus, ait : Benedic etiam et mihi, pater mi.

27:34 Esau having heard his father's words, roared out with a great cry; and, being in a consternation, said: Bless me also, my father.

27:35 Qui ait : Venit germanus tuus fraudulenter, et accepit benedictionem tuam.

27:35 And he said: Thy brother came deceitfully and got thy blessing.

27:36 At ille subjunxit : Juste vocatum est nomen ejus Jacob : supplantavit enim me en altera vice : primogenita mea ante tulit, et nunc secundo surripuit benedictionem meam. Rursumque ad patrem : Numquid non reservasti, ait, et mihi benedictionem ?

27:36 But he said again: Rightly is his name called Jacob; for he hath supplanted me lo this second time: My birthright he took away before, and now this second time he hath stolen away my blessing. And again he said to his father: Hast thou not reserved me also a blessing?

27:37 Respondit Isaac : Dominum tuum illum constitui, et omnes fratres ejus servituti illius subjugavi ; frumento et vino stabilivi eum : et tibi post hæc, fili mi, ultra quid faciam ?

27:37 Isaac answered: I have appointed him thy lord, and have made all his brethren his servants: I have established him with corn and wine, and after this, what shall I do more for thee, my son?

27:38 Cui Esau : Num unam, inquit, tantum benedictionem habes, pater ? mihi quoque obsecro ut benedicas. Cumque ejulatu magno fleret,

27:38 And Esau said to him: Hast thou only one blessing, father? I beseech thee bless me also. And when he wept with a loud cry,

27:39 motus Isaac, dixit ad eum : In pinguedine terræ, et in rore cæli desuper,

27:39 Isaac being moved, said to him: In the fat of the earth, and in the dew of heaven from above,

27:40 erit benedictio tua. Vives in gladio, et fratri tuo servies : tempusque veniet, cum excutias et solvas jugum ejus de cervicibus tuis.

27:40 Shall thy blessing be. Thou shalt live by the sword, and shalt serve thy brother: and the time shall come, when thou shalt shake off and loose his yoke from thy neck.

27:41 Oderat ergo semper Esau Jacob pro benedictione qua benedixerat ei pater : dixitque in corde suo : Venient dies luctus patris mei, et occidam Jacob fratrem meum.

27:41 Esau therefore always hated Jacob, for the blessing wherewith his father had blessed him; and he said in his heart: The days will come of the mourning for my father, and I will kill my brother Jacob.

27:42 Nuntiata sunt hæc Rebeccæ : quæ mittens et vocans Jacob filium suum, dixit ad eum : Ecce Esau frater tuus minatur ut occidat te.

27:42 These things were told to Rebecca: and she sent and called Jacob, her son, and said to him: Behold Esau, thy brother, threateneth to kill thee.

27:43 Nunc ergo, fili mi, audi vocem meam, et consurgens fuge ad Laban fratrem meum in Haran :

27:43 Now therefore, my son, hear my voice, arise and flee to Laban, my brother, to Haran:

27:44 habitabisque cum eo dies paucos, donec requiescat furor fratris tui,

27:44 And thou shalt dwell with him a few days, till the wrath of thy brother be assuaged,

27:45 et cesset indignatio ejus, obliviscaturque eorum quæ fecisti in eum : postea mittam, et adducam te inde huc : cur utroque orbabor filio in uno die ?

27:45 And his indignation cease, and he forget the things thou hast done to him: afterwards I will send, and bring thee from thence hither. Why shall I be deprived of both my sons in one day?

27:46 Dixitque Rebecca ad Isaac : Tædet me vitæ meæ propter filias Heth : si acceperit Jacob uxorem de stirpe hujus terræ, nolo vivere.

27:46 And Rebecca said to Isaac: I am weary of my life, because of the daughters of Heth: if Jacob take a wife of the stock of this land, I choose not to live.

Chapter 28

28:1 Vocavit itaque Isaac Jacob, et benedixit eum, præcepitque ei dicens : Noli accipere conjugem de genere Chanaan :

28:1 And Isaac called Jacob, and blessed him, and charged him, saying: Take not a wife of the stock of Chanaan:

28:2 sed vade, et proficiscere in Mesopotamiam Syriæ, ad domum Bathuel patris matris tuæ, et accipe tibi inde uxorem de filiabus Laban avunculi tui.

28:2 But go, and take a journey to Mesopotamia of Syria, to the house of Bathuel, thy mother's father, and take thee a wife thence of the daughters of Laban, thy uncle.

28:3 Deus autem omnipotens benedicat tibi, et crescere te faciat, atque multiplicet, ut sis in turbas populorum.

28:3 And God almighty bless thee, and make thee to increase and multiply thee: that thou mayst be a multitude of people.

28:4 Et det tibi benedictiones Abrahæ, et semini tuo post te : ut possideas terram peregrinationis tuæ, quam pollicitus est avo tuo.

28:4 And give the blessings of Abraham to thee, and to thy seed after thee: that thou mayst possess the land of thy sojournment, which he promised to thy grandfather.

28:5 Cumque dimisisset eum Isaac, profectus venit in Mesopotamiam Syriæ ad Laban filium Bathuel Syri, fratrem Rebeccæ matris suæ.

28:5 And when Isaac had sent him away, he took his journey and went to Mesopotamia of Syria, to Laban, the son of Bathuel, the Syrian, brother to Rebecca, his mother.

28:6 Videns autem Esau quod benedixisset pater suus Jacob, et misisset eum in Mesopotamiam Syriæ, ut inde uxorem duceret ; et quod post benedictionem præcepisset ei, dicens : Non accipies uxorem de filiabus Chanaan :

28:6 And Esau seeing that his father had blessed Jacob, and had sent him into Mesopotamia of Syria, to marry a wife thence; and that after the blessing he had charged him, saying: Thou shalt not take a wife of the daughters of Chanaan:

28:7 quodque obediens Jacob parentibus suis isset in Syriam :

28:7 And that Jacob obeying his parents, was gone into Syria:

28:8 probans quoque quod non libenter aspiceret filias Chanaan pater suus :

28:8 Experiencing also, that his father was not well pleased with the daughters of Chanaan:

28:9 ivit ad Ismaëlem, et duxit uxorem absque iis, quas prius habebat, Maheleth filiam Ismaël filii Abraham, sororem Nabaioth.

28:9 He went to Ismael, and took to wife, besides them he had before, Maheleth, the daughter of Ismael, Abraham's son, the sister of Nabajoth.

28:10 Igitur egressus Jacob de Bersabee, pergebat Haran.

28:10 But Jacob being departed from Bersabee, went on to Haran.

28:11 Cumque venisset ad quemdam locum, et vellet in eo requiescere post solis occubitum, tulit de lapidibus qui jacebant, et supponens capiti suo, dormivit in eodem loco.

28:11 And when he was come to a certain place, and would rest in it after sunset, he took of the stones that lay there, and putting under his head, slept in the same place.

28:12 Viditque in somnis scalam stantem super terram, et cacumen illius tangens cælum : angelos quoque Dei ascendentes et descendentes per eam,

28:12 And he saw in his sleep a ladder standing upon the earth, and the top thereof touching heaven: the angels also of God ascending and descending by it.

28:13 et Dominum innixum scalæ dicentem sibi : Ego sum Dominus Deus Abraham patris tui, et Deus Isaac : terram, in qua dormis, tibi dabo et semini tuo.

28:13 And the Lord leaning upon the ladder saying to him: I am the Lord God of Abraham thy father, and the God of Isaac: The land, wherein thou sleepest, I will give to thee and to thy seed.

28:14 Eritque semen tuum quasi pulvis terræ : dilataberis ad occidentem, et orientem, et septentrionem, et meridiem : et benedicentur in te et in semine tuo cunctæ tribus terræ.

28:14 And thy seed shall be as the dust of the earth: thou shalt spread abroad to the west, and to the east, and to the north, and to the south: and IN THEE and thy seed, all the tribes of the earth SHALL BE BLESSED.

28:15 Et ero custos tuus quocumque perrexeris, et reducam te in terram hanc : nec dimittam nisi complevero universa quæ dixi.

28:15 And I will be thy keeper whithersoever thou goest, and will bring thee back into this land: neither will I leave thee, till I shall have accomplished all that I have said.

28:16 Cumque evigilasset Jacob de somno, ait : Vere Dominus est in loco isto, et ego nesciebam.

28:16 And when Jacob awaked out of sleep, he said: Indeed the Lord is in this place, and I knew it not.

28:17 Pavensque, Quam terribilis est, inquit, locus iste ! non est hic aliud nisi domus Dei, et porta cæli.

28:17 And trembling, he said: How terrible is this place? this is no other but the house of God, and the gate of heaven.

28:18 Surgens ergo Jacob mane, tulit lapidem quem supposuerat capiti suo, et erexit in titulum, fundens oleum desuper.

28:18 And Jacob arising in the morning, took the stone which he had laid under his head, and set it up for a title, pouring oil upon the top of it.

28:19 Appellavitque nomen urbis Bethel, quæ prius Luza vocabatur.

28:19 And he called the name of the city Bethel, which before was called Luza.

28:20 Vovit etiam votum, dicens : Si fuerit Deus mecum, et custodierit me in via, per quam ego ambulo, et dederit mihi panem ad vescendum, et vestimentum ad induendum,

28:20 And he made a vow, saying: If God shall be with me, and shall keep me in the way, by which I walk, and shall give me bread to eat, and raiment to put on,

28:21 reversusque fuero prospere ad domum patris mei : erit mihi Dominus in Deum,

28:21 And I shall return prosperously to my father's house: the Lord shall be my God:

28:22 et lapis iste, quem erexi in titulum, vocabitur Domus Dei : cunctorumque quæ dederis mihi, decimas offeram tibi.

28:22 And this stone, which I have set up for a title, shall be called the house of God: and of all things that thou shalt give to me, I will offer tithes to thee.

Chapter 29

29:1 Profectus ergo Jacob venit in terram orientalem.

29:1 Then Jacob went on in his journey, and came into the east country.

29:2 Et vidit puteum in agro, tres quoque greges ovium accubantes juxta eum : nam ex illo adaquabantur pecora, et os ejus grandi lapide claudebatur.

29:2 And he saw a well in the field, and three flocks of sheep lying by it: for the beasts were watered out of it, and the mouth thereof was closed with a great stone.

29:3 Morisque erat ut cunctis ovibus congregatis devolverent lapidem, et refectis gregibus rursum super os putei ponerent.

29:3 And the custom was, when all the sheep were gathered together, to roll away the stone, and after the sheep were watered, to put it on the mouth of the well again.

29:4 Dixitque ad pastores : Fratres, unde estis ? Qui responderunt : De Haran.

29:4 And he said to the shepherds: Brethren, whence are you? They answered: Of Haran.

29:5 Quos interrogans, Numquid, ait, nostis Laban filium Nachor ? Dixerunt : Novimus.

29:5 And he asked them, saying: Know you Laban, the son of Nachor? They said: We know him.

29:6 Sanusne est ? inquit. Valet, inquiunt : et ecce Rachel filia ejus venit cum grege suo.

29:6 He said: Is he in health? He is in health, say they: and behold, Rachel, his daughter, cometh with his flock.

29:7 Dixitque Jacob : Adhuc multum diei superest, nec est tempus ut reducantur ad caulas greges : date ante potum ovibus, et sic eas ad pastum reducite.

29:7 And Jacob said: There is yet much day remaining, neither is it time to bring the flocks into the folds again: first give the sheep drink, and so lead them back to feed.

29:8 Qui responderunt : Non possumus, donec omnia pecora congregentur, et amoveamus lapidem de ore putei, ut adaquemus greges.

29:8 They answered: We cannot, till all the cattle be gathered together, and we remove the stone from the well's mouth, that we may water the flocks.

29:9 Adhuc loquebantur, et ecce Rachel veniebat cum ovibus patris sui : nam gregem ipsa pascebat.

29:9 They were yet speaking, and behold Rachel came with her father's sheep; for she fed the flock.

29:10 Quam cum vidisset Jacob, et sciret consobrinam suam, ovesque Laban avunculi sui, amovit lapidem quo puteus claudebatur.

29:10 And when Jacob saw her, and knew her to be his cousin german, and that they were the sheep of Laban, his uncle: he removed the stone wherewith the well was closed.

29:11 Et adaquato grege, osculatus est eam : et elevata voce flevit,

29:11 And having watered the flock, he kissed her: and lifting up his voice wept.

29:12 et indicavit ei quod frater esset patris sui, et filius Rebeccæ : at illa festinans nuntiavit patri suo.

29:12 And he told her that he was her father's brother, and the son of Rebecca: but she went in haste and told her father.

29:13 Qui cum audisset venisse Jacob filium sororis suæ, cucurrit obviam ei : complexusque eum, et in oscula ruens, duxit in domum suam. Auditis autem causis itineris,

29:13 Who, when he heard that Jacob his sister's son was come, ran forth to meet him: and embracing him, and heartily kissing him, brought him into his house. And when he had heard the causes of his journey,

29:14 respondit : Os meum es, et caro mea. Et postquam impleti sunt dies mensis unius,

29:14 He answered: Thou art my bone and my flesh. And after the days of one month were expired,

29:15 dixit ei : Num quia frater meus es, gratis servies mihi ? dic quid mercedis accipias.

29:15 He said to him: Because thou art my brother, shalt thou serve me without wages? Tell me what wages thou wilt have.

29:16 Habebat vero duas filias : nomen majoris Lia, minor vero appellabatur Rachel.

29:16 Now he had two daughters, the name of the elder was Lia; and the younger was called Rachel.

29:17 Sed Lia lippis erat oculis : Rachel decora facie, et venusto aspectu.

29:17 But Lia was blear-eyed: Rachel was well favoured, and of a beautiful countenance.

29:18 Quam diligens Jacob, ait : Serviam tibi pro Rachel filia tua minore, septem annis.

29:18 And Jacob being in love with her, said: I will serve thee seven years for Rachel, thy younger daughter.

29:19 Respondit Laban : Melius est ut tibi eam dem quam alteri viro : mane apud me.

29:19 Laban answered: It is better that I give her to thee than to another man; stay with me.

29:20 Servivit ergo Jacob pro Rachel septem annis : et videbantur illi pauci dies præ amoris magnitudine.

29:20 So Jacob served seven years for Rachel: and they seemed but a few days, because of the greatness of his love.

29:21 Dixitque ad Laban : Da mihi uxorem meam : quia jam tempus impletum est, ut ingrediar ad illam.

29:21 And he said to Laban: Give me my wife; for now the time is fulfilled, that I may go in unto her.

29:22 Qui vocatis multis amicorum turbis ad convivium, fecit nuptias.

29:22 And he, having invited a great number of his friends to the feast, made the marriage.

29:23 Et vespere Liam filiam suam introduxit ad eum,

29:23 And at night he brought in Lia, his daughter, to him,

29:24 dans ancillam filiæ, Zelpham nomine. Ad quam cum ex more Jacob fuisset ingressus, facto mane vidit Liam :

29:24 Giving his daughter a handmaid, named Zelpha. Now when Jacob had gone in to her according to custom, when morning was come he saw it was Lia.

29:25 et dixit ad socerum suum : Quid est quod facere voluisti ? nonne pro Rachel servivi tibi ? quare imposuisti mihi ?

29:25 And he said to his father-in-law: What is it that thou didst mean to do? did not I serve thee for Rachel? why hast thou deceived me?

29:26 Respondit Laban : Non est in loco nostro consuetudinis, ut minores ante tradamus ad nuptias.

29:26 Laban answered: It is not the custom in this place, to give the younger in marriage first.

29:27 Imple hebdomadam dierum hujus copulæ : et hanc quoque dabo tibi pro opere quo serviturus es mihi septem annis aliis.

29:27 Make up the week of days of this match: and I will give thee her also, for the service that thou shalt render me other seven years.

29:28 Acquievit placito : et hebdomada transacta, Rachel duxit uxorem :

29:28 He yielded to his pleasure: and after the week was past, he married Rachel:

29:29 cui pater servam Balam tradiderat.

29:29 To whom her father gave Bala, for her servant.

29:30 Tandemque potitus optatis nuptiis, amorem sequentis priori prætulit, serviens apud eum septem annis aliis.

29:30 And having at length obtained the marriage he wished for, he preferred the love of the latter before the former, and served with him other seven years.

29:31 Videns autem Dominus quod despiceret Liam, aperuit vulvam ejus, sorore sterili permanente.

29:31 And the Lord seeing that he despised Lia, opened her womb, but her sister remained barren.

29:32 Quæ conceptum genuit filium, vocavitque nomen ejus Ruben, dicens : Vidit Dominus humilitatem meam : nunc amabit me vir meus.

29:32 And she conceived and bore a son, and called his name Ruben, saying: The Lord saw my affliction: now my husband will love me.

29:33 Rursumque concepit et peperit filium, et ait : Quoniam audivit me Dominus haberi contemptui, dedit etiam istum mihi ; vocavitque nomen ejus Simeon.

29:33 And again she conceived and bore a son, and said: Because the Lord heard that I was despised, he hath given this also to me: and she called his name Simeon.

29:34 Concepitque tertio, et genuit alium filium : dixitque : Nunc quoque copulabitur mihi maritus meus : eo quod pepererim ei tres filios : et idcirco appellavit nomen ejus Levi.

29:34 And she conceived the third time, and bore another son, and said: Now also my husband will be joined to me, because I have borne him three sons: and therefore she called his name Levi.

29:35 Quarto concepit, et peperit filium, et ait : Modo confitebor Domino, et ob hoc vocavit eum Judam : cessavitque parere.

29:35 The fourth time she conceived and bore a son, and said: Now will I praise the Lord: and for this she called him Juda. And she left bearing.

Chapter 30

30:1 Cernens autem Rachel quod infecunda esset, invidit sorori suæ, et ait marito suo : Da mihi liberos, alioquin moriar.

30:1 And Rachel seeing herself without children, envied her sister, and said to her husband: Give me children, otherwise I shall die.

30:2 Cui iratus respondit Jacob : Num pro Deo ego sum, qui privavit te fructu ventris tui ?

30:2 And Jacob being angry with her, answered: Am I as God, who hath deprived thee of the fruit of thy womb?

30:3 At illa : Habeo, inquit, famulam Balam : ingredere ad illam, ut pariat super genua mea, et habeam ex illa filios.

30:3 But she said: I have here my servant Bala: go in unto her, that she may bear upon my knees, and I may have children by her.

30:4 Deditque illi Balam in conjugium : quæ,

30:4 And she gave him Bala in marriage: who,

30:5 ingresso ad se viro, concepit, et peperit filium.

30:5 When her husband had gone in unto her, conceived and bore a son.

30:6 Dixitque Rachel : Judicavit mihi Dominus, et exaudivit vocem meam, dans mihi filium, et idcirco appellavit nomen ejus Dan.

30:6 And Rachel said: The Lord hath judged for me, and hath heard my voice, giving me a son; and therefore she called his name Dan.

30:7 Rursumque Bala concipiens, peperit alterum,

30:7 And again Bala conceived, and bore another,

30:8 pro quo ait Rachel : Comparavit me Deus cum sorore mea, et invalui : vocavitque eum Nephthali.

30:8 For whom Rachel said: God hath compared me with my sister, and I have prevailed: and she called him Nephthali.

30:9 Sentiens Lia quod parere desiisset, Zelpham ancillam suam marito tradidit.

30:9 Lia perceiving that she had left of bearing, gave Zelpha, her handmaid, to her husband.

30:10 Qua post conceptum edente filium,

30:10 And when she had conceived, and brought forth a son,

30:11 dixit : Feliciter, et idcirco vocavit nomen ejus Gad.

30:11 She said: Happily. And therefore called his name Gad.

30:12 Peperit quoque Zelpha alterum.

30:12 Zelpha also bore another.

30:13 Dixitque Lia : Hoc pro beatitudine mea : beatam quippe me dicent mulieres : propterea appellavit eum Aser.

30:13 And Lia said: This is for my happiness: for women will call me blessed. Therefore she called him Aser.

30:14 Egressus autem Ruben tempore messis triticeæ in agrum, reperit mandragoras, quas matri Liæ detulit. Dixitque Rachel : Da mihi partem de mandragoris filii tui.

30:14 And Ruben going out in the time of the wheat harvest into the field, found mandrakes: which he brought to his mother Lia. And Rachel said: Give me part of thy son's mandrakes.

30:15 Illa respondit : Parumne tibi videtur quod præripueris maritum mihi, nisi etiam mandragoras filii mei tuleris ? Ait Rachel : Dormiat tecum hac nocte pro mandragoris filii tui.

30:15 She answered: Dost thou think it a small matter, that thou hast taken my husband from me, unless thou take also my son's mandrakes? Rachel said: He shall sleep with thee this night, for thy son's mandrakes.

30:16 Redeuntique ad vesperam Jacob de agro, egressa est in occursum ejus Lia, et Ad me, inquit, intrabis : quia mercede conduxi te pro mandragoris filii mei. Dormivitque cum ea nocte illa.

30:16 And when Jacob returned at even from the field, Lia went out to meet him, and said: Thou shalt come in unto me, because I have hired thee for my son's mandrakes. And he slept with her that night.

30:17 Et exaudivit Deus preces ejus, concepitque et peperit filium quintum,

30:17 And God heard her prayers; and she conceived: and bore a fifth son:

30:18 et ait : Dedit Deus mercedem mihi, quia dedi ancillam meam viro meo : appellavitque nomen ejus Issachar.

30:18 And said: God hath given me a reward, because I gave my handmaid to my husband. And she called his name Issachar.

30:19 Rursum Lia concipiens, peperit sextum filium,

30:19 And Lia conceived again, and bore the sixth son,

30:20 et ait : Dotavit me Deus dote bona : etiam hac vice mecum erit maritus meus, eo quod genuerim ei sex filios : et idcirco appellavit nomen ejus Zabulon.

30:20 And said: God hath endowed me with a good dowry; this turn also my husband will be with me, because I have borne him six sons: and therefore she called his name Zabulon.

30:21 Post quem peperit filiam, nomine Dinam.

30:21 After whom she bore a daughter, named Dina.

30:22 Recordatus quoque Dominus Rachelis, exaudivit eam, et aperuit vulvam ejus.

30:22 The Lord also remembering Rachel, heard her, and opened her womb.

30:23 Quæ concepit, et peperit filium, dicens : Abstulit Deus opprobrium meum.

30:23 And she conceived, and bore a son, saying: God hath taken away my reproach.

30:24 Et vocavit nomen ejus Joseph, dicens : Addat mihi Dominus filium alterum.

30:24 And she called his name Joseph: saying: The Lord give me also another son.

30:25 Nato autem Joseph, dixit Jacob socero suo : Dimitte me ut revertar in patriam, et ad terram meam.

30:25 And when Joseph was born, Jacob said to his father-in-law: Send me away, that I may return into my country, and to my land.

30:26 Da mihi uxores, et liberos meos, pro quibus servivi tibi, ut abeam : tu nosti servitutem qua servivi tibi.

30:26 Give me my wives, and my children, for whom I have served thee, that I may depart: thou knowest the service that I have rendered thee.

30:27 Ait illi Laban : Inveniam gratiam in conspectu tuo, experimento didici, quia benedixerit mihi Deus propter te :

30:27 Laban said to him: Let me find favour in thy sight: I have learned, by experience, that God hath blessed me for thy sake.

30:28 constitue mercedem tuam quam dem tibi.

30:28 Appoint thy wages which I shall give thee.

30:29 At ille respondit : Tu nosti quomodo servierim tibi, et quanta in manibus meis fuerit possessio tua.

30:29 But he answered: Thou knowest how I have served thee, and how great thy possession hath been in my hands.

30:30 Modicum habuisti antequam venirem ad te, et nunc dives effectus es : benedixitque tibi Dominus ad introitum meum. Justum est igitur ut aliquando provideam etiam domui meæ.

30:30 Thou hadst but little before I came to thee, and now thou art become rich: and the Lord hath blessed thee at my coming. It is reasonable, therefore, that I should now provide also for my own house.

30:31 Dixitque Laban : Quid tibi dabo ? At ille ait : Nihil volo : sed si feceris quod postulo, iterum pascam, et custodiam pecora tua.

30:31 And Laban said: What shall I give thee? But he said: I require nothing; but if thou wilt do what I demand, I will feed and keep thy sheep again.

30:32 Gyra omnes greges tuos, et separa cunctas oves varias, et sparso vellere ; quodcumque furvum, et maculosum, variumque fuerit, tam in ovibus quam in capris, erit merces mea.

30:32 Go round through all thy flocks, and separate all the sheep of divers colours, and speckled; and all that is brown and spotted, and of divers colours, as well among the sheep as among the goats, shall be my wages.

30:33 Respondebitque mihi cras justitia mea, quando placiti tempus advenerit coram te : et omnia quæ non fuerint varia, et maculosa, et furva, tam in ovibus quam in capris, furti me arguent.

30:33 And my justice shall answer for me tomorrow before thee, when the time of the bargain shall come; and all that is not of divers colours, and spotted, and brown, as well among the sheep as among the goats, shall accuse me of theft.

30:34 Dixitque Laban : Gratum habeo quod petis.

30:34 And Laban said: I like well what thou demandest.

30:35 Et separavit in die illa capras, et oves, et hircos, et arietes varios, atque maculosos : cunctum autem gregem unicolorem, id est albi et nigri velleris, tradidit in manu filiorum suorum.

30:35 And he separated the same day the she-goats, and the sheep, and the he-goats, and the rams of divers colours, and spotted; and all the flock of one colour, that is, of white and black fleece, he delivered into the hands of his sons.

30:36 Et posuit spatium itineris trium dierum inter se et generum, qui pascebat reliquos greges ejus.

30:36 And he set the space of three days journey betwixt himself and his son-in-law, who fed the rest of his flock.

30:37 Tollens ergo Jacob virgas populeas virides, et amygdalinas, et ex platanis, ex parte decorticavit eas : detractisque corticibus, in his, quæ spoliata fuerant, candor apparuit : illa vero quæ integra fuerant, viridia permanserunt : atque in hunc modum color effectus est varius.

30:37 And Jacob took green rods of poplar, and of almond, and of plane-trees, and pilled them in part: so when the bark was taken off, in the parts that were pilled, there appeared whiteness: but the parts that were whole, remained green: and by this means the colour was divers.

30:38 Posuitque eas in canalibus, ubi effundebatur aqua : ut cum venissent greges ad bibendum, ante oculos haberent virgas, et in aspectu earum conciperent.

30:38 And he put them in the troughs, where the water was poured out; that when the flocks should come to drink, they might have the rods before their eyes, and in the sight of them might conceive.

30:39 Factumque est ut in ipso calore coitus, oves intuerentur virgas, et parerent maculosa, et varia, et diverso colore respersa.

30:39 And it came to pass, that in the very heat of coition, the sheep beheld the rods, and brought forth spotted, and of divers colours, and speckled.

30:40 Divisitque gregem Jacob, et posuit virgas in canalibus ante oculos arietum : erant autem alba et nigra quæque, Laban ; cetera vero, Jacob, separatis inter se gregibus.

30:40 And Jacob separated the flock, and put the rods in the troughs before the eyes of the rams; and all the white and the black were Laban's, and the rest were Jacob's, when the flocks were separated one from the other.

30:41 Igitur quando primo tempore ascendebantur oves, ponebat Jacob virgas in canalibus aquarum ante oculos arietum et ovium, ut in earum contemplatione conciperent :

30:41 So when the ewes went first to ram, Jacob put the rods in the troughs of water before the eyes of the rams, and of the ewes, that they might conceive while they were looking upon them.

30:42 quando vero serotina admissura erat, et conceptus extremus, non ponebat eas. Factaque sunt ea quæ erant serotina, Laban : et quæ primi temporis, Jacob.

30:42 But when the later coming was, and the last conceiving, he did not put them. And those that were lateward, became Laban's; and they of the first time, Jacob's.

30:43 Ditatusque est homo ultra modum, et habuit greges multos, ancillas et servos, camelos et asinos.

30:43 And the man was enriched exceedingly, and he had many flocks, maid-servants and men-servants, camels and asses.

Chapter 31

31:1 Postquam autem audivit verba filiorum Laban dicentium : Tulit Jacob omnia quæ fuerunt patris nostri, et de illius facultate ditatus, factus est inclytus :

31:1 But after that he had heard the words of the sons of Laban, saying: Jacob hath taken away all that was our father's, and being enriched by his substance is become great.

31:2 animadvertit quoque faciem Laban, quod non esset erga se sicut heri et nudiustertius,

31:2 And perceiving also, that Laban's countenance was not towards him as yesterday and the other day.

31:3 maxime dicente sibi Domino : Revertere in terram patrum tuorum, et ad generationem tuam, eroque tecum.

31:3 Especially the Lord saying to him: Return into the land of thy fathers and to thy kindred, and I will be with thee.

31:4 Misit, et vocavit Rachel et Liam in agrum, ubi pascebat greges,

31:4 He sent, and called Rachel and Lia into the field, where he fed the flocks,

31:5 dixitque eis : Video faciem patris vestri quod non sit erga me sicut heri et nudiustertius : Deus autem patris mei fuit mecum.

31:5 And said to them: I see your father's countenance is not towards me as yesterday and the other day: but the God of my father hath been with me.

31:6 Et ipsæ nostis quod totis viribus meis servierim patri vestro.

31:6 And you know that I have served your father to the uttermost of my power.

31:7 Sed et pater vester circumvenit me et mutavit mercedem meam decem vicibus : et tamen non dimisit eum Deus ut noceret mihi.

31:7 Yea your father hath also overreached me, and hath changed my wages ten times: and yet God hath not suffered him to hurt me.

31:8 Si quando dixit : Variæ erunt mercedes tuæ : pariebant omnes oves varios fœtus ; quando vero e contrario, ait : Alba quæque accipies pro mercede : omnes greges alba pepererunt.

31:8 If at any time, he said: The speckled shall be thy wages: all the sheep brought forth speckled: but when he said on the contrary: Thou shalt take all the white one for thy wages: all the flocks brought forth white ones.

31:9 Tulitque Deus substantiam patris vestri, et dedit mihi.

31:9 And God hath taken your father's substance, and given it to me.

31:10 Postquam enim conceptus ovium tempus advenerat, levavi oculos meos, et vidi in somnis ascendentes mares super feminas, varios et maculosos, et diversorum colorum.

31:10 For after the time came of the ewes conceiving, I lifted up my eyes, and saw in my sleep, that the males which leaped upon the females were of divers colours, and spotted, and speckled.

31:11 Dixitque angelus Dei ad me in somnis : Jacob ? Et ego respondi : Adsum.

31:11 And the angel of God said to me in my sleep: Jacob. And I answered: Here I am.

31:12 Qui ait : Leva oculos tuos, et vide universos masculos ascendentes super feminas, varios, maculosos, atque respersos. Vidi enim omnia quæ fecit tibi Laban.

31:12 And he said: Lift up thy eyes, and see that all the males leaping upon the females, are of divers colours, spotted and speckled. For I have seen all that Laban hath done to thee.

31:13 Ego sum Deus Bethel, ubi unxisti lapidem, et votum vovisti mihi. Nunc ergo surge, et egredere de terra hac, revertens in terram nativitatis tuæ.

31:13 I am the God of Bethel, where thou didst anoint the stone, and make a vow to me. Now therefore arise, and go out of this land, and return into thy native country.

31:14 Responderuntque Rachel et Lia : Numquid habemus residui quidquam in facultatibus et hæreditate domus patris nostri ?

31:14 And Rachel and Lia answered: Have we any thing left among the goods and inheritance of our father's house?

31:15 nonne quasi alienas reputavit nos, et vendidit, comeditque pretium nostrum ?

31:15 Hath he not counted us as strangers, and sold us, and eaten up the price of us?

31:16 Sed Deus tulit opes patris nostri, et eas tradidit nobis, ac filiis nostris : unde omnia quæ præcepit tibi Deus, fac.

31:16 But God hath taken our father's riches, and delivered them to us, and to our children: wherefore, do all that God hath commanded thee.

31:17 Surrexit itaque Jacob, et impositis liberis ac conjugibus suis super camelos, abiit.

31:17 Then Jacob rose up, and having set his children and wives upon camels, went his way.

31:18 Tulitque omnem substantiam suam, et greges, et quidquid in Mesopotamia acquisierat, pergens ad Isaac patrem suum in terram Chanaan.

31:18 And he took all his substance, and flocks, and whatsoever he had gotten in Mesopotamia, and went forward to Isaac, his father, to the land of Chanaan.

31:19 Eo tempore ierat Laban ad tondendas oves, et Rachel furata est idola patris sui.

31:19 At that time Laban was gone to shear his sheep, and Rachel stole away her father's idols.

31:20 Noluitque Jacob confiteri socero suo quod fugeret.

31:20 And Jacob would not confess to his father-in-law that he was flying away.

31:21 Cumque abiisset tam ipse quam omnia quæ juris sui erant, et amne transmisso pergeret contra montem Galaad,

31:21 And when he was gone, together with all that belonged to him, and having passed the river, was going on towards mount Galaad,

31:22 nuntiatum est Laban die tertio quod fugeret Jacob.

31:22 It was told Laban on the third day, that Jacob fled.

31:23 Qui, assumptis fratribus suis, persecutus est eum diebus septem : et comprehendit eum in monte Galaad.

31:23 And he took his brethren with him, and pursued after him seven days; and overtook him in the mount of Galaad.

31:24 Viditque in somnis dicentem sibi Deum : Cave ne quidquam aspere loquaris contra Jacob.

31:24 And he saw in a dream God, saying to him: Take heed thou speak not any thing harshly against Jacob.

31:25 Jamque Jacob extenderat in monte tabernaculum : cumque ille consecutus fuisset eum cum fratribus suis, in eodem monte Galaad fixit tentorium.

31:25 Now Jacob had pitched his tent in the mountain: and when he, with his brethren, had overtaken him, he pitched his tent in the same mount of Galaad.

31:26 Et dixit ad Jacob : Quare ita egisti, ut clam me abigeres filias meas quasi captivas gladio ?

31:26 And he said to Jacob: Why hast thou done thus, to carry away, without my knowledge, my daughters as captives taken with the sword?

31:27 cur ignorante me fugere voluisti, nec indicare mihi, ut prosequerer te cum gaudio, et canticis, et tympanis, et citharis ?

31:27 Why wouldst thou run away privately, and not acquaint me, that I might have brought thee on the way with joy, and with songs, and with timbrels, and with harps?

31:28 Non es passus ut oscularer filios meos et filias : stulte operatus es : et nunc quidem

31:28 Thou hast not suffered me to kiss my sons and daughters; thou hast done foolishly; and now indeed,

31:29 valet manus mea reddere tibi malum : sed Deus patris vestri heri dixit mihi : Cave ne loquaris contra Jacob quidquam durius.

31:29 It is in my power to return thee evil; but the God of your father said to me yesterday: Take heed thou speak not any thing harshly against Jacob.

31:30 Esto, ad tuos ire cupiebas, et desiderio erat tibi domus patris tui : cur furatus es deos meos ?

31:30 Suppose thou didst desire to go to thy friends, and hadst a longing after thy father's house: why hast thou stolen away my gods?

31:31 Respondit Jacob : Quod inscio te profectus sum, timui ne violenter auferres filias tuas.

31:31 Jacob answered: That I departed unknown to thee, it was for fear lest thou wouldst take away thy daughters by force.

31:32 Quod autem furti me arguis : apud quemcumque inveneris deos tuos, necetur coram fratribus nostris : scrutare, quidquid tuorum apud me inveneris, et aufer. Hæc dicens, ignorabat quod Rachel furata esset idola.

31:32 But, whereas, thou chargest me with theft: with whomsoever thou shalt find thy gods, let him be slain before our brethren. Search, and if thou find any of thy things with me, take them away. Now when he said this, he knew not that Rachel had stolen the idols.

31:33 Ingressus itaque Laban tabernaculum Jacob, et Liæ, et utriusque famulæ, non invenit. Cumque intrasset tentorium Rachelis,

31:33 So Laban went into the tent of Jacob, and of Lia, and of both the handmaids, and found them not. And when he was entered into Rachel's tent,

31:34 illa festinans abscondit idola subter stramenta cameli, et sedit desuper : scrutantique omne tentorium, et nihil invenienti,

31:34 She, in haste, hid the idols under the camel's furniture, and sat upon them: and when he had searched all the tent, and found nothing,

31:35 ait : Ne irascatur dominus meus quod coram te assurgere nequeo : quia juxta consuetudinem feminarum nunc accidit mihi : sic delusa sollicitudo quærentis est.

31:35 She said: Let not my lord be angry that I cannot rise up before thee, because it has now happened to me according to the custom of women. So his careful search was in vain.

31:36 Tumensque Jacob, cum jurgio ait : Quam ob culpam meam, et ob quod peccatum meum sic exarsisti post me,

31:36 And Jacob being angry, said in a chiding manner: For what fault of mine, and for what offence on my part hast thou so hotly pursued me,

31:37 et scrutatus es omnem supellectilem meam ? quid invenisti de cuncta substantia domus tuæ ? pone hic coram fratribus meis, et fratribus tuis, et judicent inter me et te.

31:37 And searched all my household stuff? What hast thou found of all the substance of thy house? lay it here before my brethren, and thy brethren, and let them judge between me and thee.

31:38 Idcirco viginti annis fui tecum ? oves tuæ et capræ steriles non fuerunt, arietes gregis tui non comedi :

31:38 Have I, therefore, been with thee twenty years? thy ewes and goats were not barren, the rams of thy flocks I did not eat:

31:39 nec captum a bestia ostendi tibi, ego damnum omne reddebam : quidquid furto peribat, a me exigebas :

31:39 Neither did I shew thee that which the beast had torn; I made good all the damage: whatsoever was lost by theft, thou didst exact it of me:

31:40 die noctuque æstu urebar, et gelu, fugiebatque somnus ab oculis meis.

31:40 Day and night was I parched with heat, and with frost, and sleep departed from my eyes.

31:41 Sicque per viginti annos in domo tua servivi tibi, quatuordecim pro filiabus, et sex pro gregibus tuis : immutasti quoque mercedem meam decem vicibus.

31:41 And in this manner have I served thee in thy house twenty years, fourteen for thy daughters, and six for thy flocks: thou hast changed also my wages ten times.

31:42 Nisi Deus patris mei Abraham, et timor Isaac affuisset mihi, forsitan modo nudum me dimisisses : afflictionem meam et laborem manuum mearum respexit Deus, et arguit te heri.

31:42 Unless the God of my father, Abraham, and the fear of Isaac, had stood by me, peradventure now thou hadst sent me away naked: God beheld my affliction and the labour of my hands, and rebuked thee yesterday.

31:43 Respondit ei Laban : Filiæ meæ et filii, et greges tui, et omnia quæ cernis, mea sunt : quid possum facere filiis et nepotibus meis ?

31:43 Laban answered him: The daughters are mine, and the children, and thy flocks, and all things that thou seest are mine: what can I do to my children, and grandchildren?

31:44 Veni ergo, et ineamus fœdus, ut sit in testimonium inter me et te.

31:44 Come, therefore, let us enter into a league; that it may be for a testimony between me and thee.

31:45 Tulit itaque Jacob lapidem, et erexit illum in titulum :

31:45 And Jacob took a stone, and set it up for a title.

31:46 dixitque fratribus suis : Afferte lapides. Qui congregantes fecerunt tumulum, comederuntque super eum :

31:46 And he said to his brethren: Bring hither stones. And they, gathering stones together, made a heap, and they ate upon it.

31:47 quem vocavit Laban Tumulum testis : et Jacob, Acervum testimonii, uterque juxta proprietatem linguæ suæ.

31:47 And Laban called it, The witness heap; and Jacob, The hillock of testimony: each of them according to the propriety of his language.

31:48 Dixitque Laban : Tumulus iste erit testis inter me et te hodie, et idcirco appellatum est nomen ejus Galaad, id est, Tumulus testis.

31:48 And Laban said: This heap shall be a witness between me and thee this day, and therefore the name thereof was called Galaad, that is, The witness heap.

31:49 Intueatur et judicet Dominus inter nos quando recesserimus a nobis,

31:49 The Lord behold and judge between us, when we shall be gone one from the other.

31:50 si afflixeris filias meas, et si introduxeris alias uxores super eas : nullus sermonis nostri testis est absque Deo, qui præsens respicit.

31:50 If thou afflict my daughters, and if thou bring in other wives over them: none is witness of our speech but God, who is present and beholdeth.

31:51 Dixitque rursus ad Jacob : En tumulus hic, et lapis quem erexi inter me et te,

31:51 And he said again to Jacob: Behold this heap, and the stone which I have set up between me and thee,

31:52 testis erit : tumulus, inquam, iste et lapis sint in testimonium, si aut ego transiero illum pergens ad te, aut tu præterieris, malum mihi cogitans.

31:52 Shall be a witness: this heap, I say, and the stone, be they for a testimony, if either I shall pass beyond it going towards thee, or thou shalt pass beyond it thinking harm to me.

31:53 Deus Abraham, et Deus Nachor, judicet inter nos, Deus patris eorum. Juravit ergo Jacob per timorem patris sui Isaac :

31:53 The God of Abraham, and the God of Nachor, the God of their father, judge between us. And Jacob swore by the fear of his father Isaac:

31:54 immolatisque victimis in monte, vocavit fratres suos ut ederent panem. Qui cum comedissent, manserunt ibi :

31:54 And after he had offered sacrifices in the mountain, he called his brethren to eat bread. And when they had eaten, they lodged there:

31:55 Laban vero de nocte consurgens, osculatus est filios, et filias suas, et benedixit illis : reversusque est in locum suum.

31:55 But Laban arose in the night, and kissed his sons and daughters, and blessed them: and returned to his place.

Chapter 32

32:1 Jacob quoque abiit itinere quo cœperat : fueruntque ei obviam angeli Dei.

32:1 Jacob also went on the journey he had begun: and the angels of God met him.

32:2 Quos cum vidisset, ait : Castra Dei sunt hæc : et appellavit nomen loci illius Mahanaim, id est, Castra.

32:2 And when he saw them, he said: These are the camps of God, and he called the name of that place Mahanaim, that is, Camps.

32:3 Misit autem et nuntios ante se ad Esau fratrem suum in terram Seir, in regionem Edom :

32:3 And he sent messengers before him to Esau, his brother, to the land of Seir, to the country of Edom:

32:4 præcepitque eis, dicens : Sic loquimini domino meo Esau : Hæc dicit frater tuus Jacob : Apud Laban peregrinatus sum, et fui usque in præsentem diem.

32:4 And he commanded them, saying: Thus shall ye speak to my lord Esau: Thus saith thy brother Jacob: I have sojourned with Laban, and have been with him until this day:

32:5 Habeo boves, et asinos, et oves, et servos, et ancillas : mittoque nunc legationem ad dominum meum, ut inveniam gratiam in conspectu tuo.

32:5 I have oxen, and asses, and sheep, and menservants, and womenservants: and now I send a message to my lord, that I may find favour in thy sight.

32:6 Reversique sunt nuntii ad Jacob, dicentes : Venimus ad Esau fratrem tuum, et ecce properat tibi in occursum cum quadringentis viris.

32:6 And the messengers returned to Jacob, saying: We came to Esau, thy brother, and behold he cometh with speed to meet thee with four hundred men.

32:7 Timuit Jacob valde : et perterritus divisit populum qui secum erat, greges quoque et oves, et boves, et camelos, in duas turmas,

32:7 Then Jacob was greatly afraid; and in his fear divided the people that was with him, and the flocks, and the sheep, and the oxen, and the camels, into two companies,

32:8 dicens : Si venerit Esau ad unam turmam, et percusserit eam, alia turma, quæ relicta est, salvabitur.

32:8 Saying: If Esau come to one company, and destroy it, the other company that is left, shall escape.

32:9 Dixitque Jacob : Deus patris mei Abraham, et Deus patris mei Isaac : Domine qui dixisti mihi : Revertere in terram tuam, et in locum nativitatis tuæ, et benefaciam tibi :

32:9 And Jacob said: O God of my father Abraham, and God of my father Isaac: O Lord who saidst to me, Return to thy land, and to the place of thy birth, and I will do well for thee.

32:10 minor sum cunctis miserationibus tuis, et veritate tua quam explevisti servo tuo. In baculo meo transivi Jordanem istum : et nunc cum duabus turmis regredior.

32:10 I am not worthy of the least of all thy mercies, and of thy truth which thou hast fulfilled to thy servant. With my staff I passed over this Jordan; and now I return with two companies.

32:11 Erue me de manu fratris mei Esau, quia valde eum timeo : ne forte veniens percutiat matrem cum filiis.

32:11 Deliver me from the hand of my brother Esau, for I am greatly afraid of him; lest perhaps he come, and kill the mother with the children.

32:12 Tu locutus es quod benefaceres mihi, et dilatares semen meum sicut arenam maris, quæ præ multitudine numerari non potest.

32:12 Thou didst say, that thou wouldst do well by me, and multiply my seed like the sand of the sea, which cannot be numbered for multitude.

32:13 Cumque dormisset ibi nocte illa, separavit de his quæ habebat, munera Esau fratri suo,

32:13 And when he had slept there that night, he set apart, of the things which he had, presents for his brother Esau,

32:14 capras ducentas, hircos viginti, oves ducentas, et arietes viginti,

32:14 Two hundred she-goats, twenty he-goats, two hundred ewes, and twenty rams,

32:15 camelos fœtas cum pullis suis triginta, vaccas quadraginta, et tauros viginti, asinas viginti et pullos earum decem.

32:15 Thirty milch camels with their colts, forty kine, and twenty bulls, twenty she-asses, and ten of their foals.

32:16 Et misit per manus servorum suorum singulos seorsum greges, dixitque pueris suis : Antecedite me, et sit spatium inter gregem et gregem.

32:16 And he sent them by the hands of his servants, every drove by itself, and he said to his servants: Go before me, and let there be a space between drove and drove.

32:17 Et præcepit priori, dicens : Si obvium habueris fratrem meum Esau, et interrogaverit te : Cujus es ? aut, Quo vadis ? aut, Cujus sunt ista quæ sequeris ?

32:17 And he commanded the first, saying: If thou meet my brother Esau, and he ask thee: Whose art thou? or whither goest thou? or whose are these before thee?

32:18 respondebis : Servi tui Jacob, munera misit domino meo Esau, ipse quoque post nos venit.

32:18 Thou shalt answer: Thy servant Jacob's: he hath sent them as a present to my lord Esau; and he cometh after us.

32:19 Similiter dedit mandata secundo, et tertio, et cunctis qui sequebantur greges, dicens : Iisdem verbis loquimini ad Esau cum inveneritis eum.

32:19 In like manner he commanded the second, and the third, and all that followed the droves, saying: Speak ye the same words to Esau, when ye find him.

32:20 Et addetis : Ipse quoque servus tuus Jacob iter nostrum insequitur. Dixit enim : Placabo illum muneribus quæ præcedunt, et postea videbo illum : forsitan propitiabitur mihi.

32:20 And ye shall add: Thy servant Jacob himself also followeth after us; for he said: I will appease him with the presents that go before, and afterwards I will see him, perhaps he will be gracious to me.

32:21 Præcesserunt itaque munera ante eum, ipse vero mansit nocte illa in castris.

32:21 So the presents went before him, but himself lodged that night in the camp.

32:22 Cumque mature surrexisset, tulit duas uxores suas, et totidem famulas cum undecim filiis, et transivit vadum Jaboc.

32:22 And rising early, he took his two wives and his two handmaids, with his eleven sons, and passed over the ford of Jaboc.

32:23 Traductisque omnibus quæ ad se pertinebant,

32:23 And when all things were brought over that belonged to him,

32:24 mansit solus : et ecce vir luctabatur cum eo usque mane.

32:24 He remained alone; and behold, a man wrestled with him till morning.

32:25 Qui cum videret quod eum superare non posset, tetigit nervum femoris ejus, et statim emarcuit.

32:25 And when he saw that he could not overcome him, he touched the sinew of his thigh, and forthwith it shrank.

32:26 Dixitque ad eum : Dimitte me : jam enim ascendit aurora. Respondit : Non dimittam te, nisi benedixeris mihi.

32:26 And he said to him: Let me go, for it is break of day. He answered: I will not let thee go, except thou bless me.

32:27 Ait ergo : Quod nomen est tibi ? Respondit : Jacob.

32:27 And he said: What is thy name? He answered: Jacob.

32:28 At ille : Nequaquam, inquit, Jacob appellabitur nomen tuum, sed Israël : quoniam si contra Deum fortis fuisti, quanto magis contra homines prævalebis ?

32:28 But he said: Thy name shall not be called Jacob, but Israel; for if thou hast been strong against God, how much more shalt thou prevail against men?

32:29 Interrogavit eum Jacob : Dic mihi, quo appellaris nomine ? Respondit : Cur quæris nomen meum ? Et benedixit ei in eodem loco.

32:29 Jacob asked him: Tell me by what name art thou called? He answered: Why dost thou ask my name? And he blessed him in the same place.

32:30 Vocavitque Jacob nomen loci illius Phanuel, dicens : Vidi Deum facie ad faciem, et salva facta est anima mea.

32:30 And Jacob called the name of the place Phanuel, saying: I have seen God face to face, and my soul has been saved.

32:31 Ortusque est ei statim sol, postquam transgressus est Phanuel : ipse vero claudicabat pede.

32:31 And immediately the sun rose upon him, after he was past Phanuel; but he halted on his foot.

32:32 Quam ob causam non comedunt nervum filii Israël, qui emarcuit in femore Jacob, usque in præsentem diem : eo quod tetigerit nervum femoris ejus, et obstupuerit.

32:32 Therefore the children of Israel, unto this day, eat not the sinew, that shrank in Jacob's thigh: because he touched the sinew of his thigh and it shrank.

Chapter 33

33:1 Elevans autem Jacob oculos suos, vidit venientem Esau, et cum eo quadringentos viros : divisitque filios Liæ et Rachel, ambarumque famularum :

33:1 And Jacob lifting up his eyes, saw Esau coming, and with him four hundred men: and he divided the children of Lia and of Rachel, and of the two handmaids.

33:2 et posuit utramque ancillam, et liberos earum, in principio : Liam vero, et filios ejus, in secundo loco : Rachel autem et Joseph novissimos.

33:2 And he put both the handmaids and their children foremost: and Lia and her children in the second place: and Rachel and Joseph last.

33:3 Et ipse progrediens adoravit pronus in terram septies, donec appropinquaret frater ejus.

33:3 And he went forward and bowed down with his face to the ground seven times, until his brother came near.

33:4 Currens itaque Esau obviam fratri suo, amplexatus est eum : stringensque collum ejus, et osculans flevit.

33:4 Then Esau ran to meet his brother, and embraced him: and clasping him fast about the neck, and kissing him, wept.

33:5 Levatisque oculis, vidit mulieres et parvulos earum, et ait : Quid sibi volunt isti ? et si ad te pertinent ? Respondit : Parvuli sunt quos donavit mihi Deus servo tuo.

33:5 And lifting up his eyes, he saw the women and their children, and said: What mean these? And do they belong to thee? He answered: They are the children which God hath given to me, thy servant.

33:6 Et appropinquantes ancillæ et filii earum, incurvati sunt.

33:6 Then the handmaids and their children came near and bowed themselves.

33:7 Accessit quoque Lia cum pueris suis : et cum similiter adorassent, extremi Joseph et Rachel adoraverunt.

33:7 Lia also, with her children, came near and bowed down in like manner; and last of all, Joseph and Rachel bowed down.

33:8 Dixitque Esau : Quænam sunt istæ turmæ quas obviam habui ? Respondit : Ut invenirem gratiam coram domino meo.

33:8 And Esau said: What are the droves that I met? He answered: That I might find favour before my lord.

33:9 At ille ait : Habeo plurima, frater mi, sint tua tibi.

33:9 But he said: I have plenty, my brother, keep what is thine for thyself.

33:10 Dixitque Jacob : Noli ita, obsecro : sed si inveni gratiam in oculis tuis, accipe munusculum de manibus meis. Sic enim vidi faciem tuam, quasi viderim vultum Dei : esto mihi propitius,

33:10 And Jacob said: Do not so I beseech thee, but if I have found favour in thy eyes, receive a little present at my hands: for I have seen thy face, as if I should have seen the countenance of God: be gracious to me,

33:11 et suscipe benedictionem quam attuli tibi, et quam donavit mihi Deus tribuens omnia. Vix fratre compellente, suscipiens,

33:11 And take the blessing which I have brought thee, and which God hath given me, who giveth all things. He took it with much ado at his brother's earnest pressing him,

33:12 ait : Gradiamur simul, eroque socius itineris tui.

33:12 And said: Let us go on together, and I will accompany thee in thy journey.

33:13 Dixitque Jacob : Nosti, domine mi, quod parvulos habeam teneros, et oves, et boves fœtas mecum : quas si plus in ambulando fecero laborare, morientur una die cuncti greges.

33:13 And Jacob said: My lord, thou knowest that I have with me tender children, and sheep, and kine with young: which if I should cause to be overdriven, in one day all the flocks will die.

33:14 Præcedat dominus meus ante servum suum : et ego sequar paulatim vestigia ejus, sicut videro parvulos meos posse, donec veniam ad dominum meum in Seir.

33:14 May it please my lord to go before his servant: and I will follow softly after him, as I shall see my children to be able, until I come to my lord in Seir.

33:15 Respondit Esau : Oro te, ut de populo qui mecum est, saltem socii remaneant viæ tuæ. Non est, inquit, necesse : hoc uno tantum indigeo, ut inveniam gratiam in conspectu tuo, domine mi.

33:15 Esau answered: I beseech thee, that some of the people, at least, who are with me, may stay to accompany thee in the way. And he said: There is no necessity: I want nothing else but only to find favour, my lord, in thy sight.

33:16 Reversus est itaque illo die Esau itinere quo venerat in Seir.

33:16 So Esau returned that day, the way that he came, to Seir.

33:17 Et Jacob venit in Socoth : ubi ædificata domo et fixis tentoriis appellavit nomen loci illius Socoth, id est, Tabernacula.

33:17 And Jacob came to Socoth: where having built a house, and pitched tents, he called the name of the place Socoth, that is, Tents.

33:18 Transivitque in Salem urbem Sichimorum, quæ est in terra Chanaan, postquam reversus est de Mesopotamia Syriæ : et habitavit juxta oppidum.

33:18 And he passed over to Salem, a city of the Sichemites, which is in the land of Chanaan, after he returned from Mesopotamia of Syria: and he dwelt by the town.

33:19 Emitque partem agri, in qua fixerat tabernacula, a filiis Hemor patris Sichem centum agnis.

33:19 And he bought that part of the field, in which he pitched his tents, of the children of Hemor, the father of Sichem, for a hundred lambs.

33:20 Et erecto ibi altari, invocavit super illud fortissimum Deum Israël.

33:20 And raising an altar there, he invoked upon it the most mighty God of Israel.

Chapter 34

34:1 Egressa est autem Dina filia Liæ ut videret mulieres regionis illius.

34:1 And Dina the daughter of Lia went out to see the women of that country.

34:2 Quam cum vidisset Sichem filius Hemor Hevæi, princeps terræ illius, adamavit eam : et rapuit, et dormivit cum illa, vi opprimens virginem.

34:2 And when Sichem the son of Hemor the Hevite, the prince of that land, saw her, he was in love with her: and took her away, and lay with her, ravishing the virgin.

34:3 Et conglutinata est anima ejus cum ea, tristemque delinivit blanditiis.

34:3 And his soul was fast knit unto her; and whereas she was sad, he comforted her with sweet words.

34:4 Et pergens ad Hemor patrem suum : Accipe, inquit, mihi puellam hanc conjugem.

34:4 And going to Hemor his father, he said: Get me this damsel to wife.

34:5 Quod cum audisset Jacob absentibus filiis, et in pastu pecorum occupatis, siluit donec redirent.

34:5 But when Jacob had heard this, his sons being absent, and employed in feeding the cattle, he held his peace till they came back.

34:6 Egresso autem Hemor patre Sichem ut loqueretur ad Jacob,

34:6 And when Hemor the father of Sichem was come out to speak to Jacob,

34:7 ecce filii ejus veniebant de agro : auditoque quod acciderat, irati sunt valde, eo quod fœdam rem operatus esset in Israël et, violata filia Jacob, rem illicitam perpetrasset.

34:7 Behold his sons came from the field: and hearing what had passed, they were exceeding angry, because he had done a foul thing in Israel, and committed an unlawful act, in ravishing Jacob's daughter.

34:8 Locutus est itaque Hemor ad eos : Sichem filii mei adhæsit anima filiæ vestræ : date eam illi uxorem :

34:8 And Hemor spoke to them: The soul of my son Sichem has a longing for your daughter: give her him to wife:

34:9 et jungamus vicissim connubia : filias vestras tradite nobis, et filias nostras accipite,

34:9 And let us contract marriages one with another: give us your daughters, and take you our daughters.

34:10 et habitate nobiscum : terra in potestate vestra est : exercete, negotiamini, et possidete eam.

34:10 And dwell with us: the land is at your command, till, trade, and possess it.

34:11 Sed et Sichem ad patrem et ad fratres ejus ait : Inveniam gratiam coram vobis : et quæcumque statueritis, dabo :

34:11 Sichem also said to her father and to her brethren: Let me find favour in your sight, and whatsoever you shall appoint I will give:

34:12 augete dotem, et munera postulate, et libenter tribuam quod petieritis : tantum date mihi puellam hanc uxorem.

34:12 Raise the dowry, and ask gifts, and I will gladly give what you shall demand: only give me this damsel to wife.

34:13 Responderunt filii Jacob Sichem et patri ejus in dolo, sævientes ob stuprum sororis :

34:13 The sons of Jacob answered Sichem and his father deceitfully, being enraged at the deflowering of their sister:

34:14 Non possumus facere quod petitis, nec dare sororem nostram homini incircumciso : quod illicitum et nefarium est apud nos.

34:14 We cannot do what you demand, nor give our sister to one that is uncircumcised; which with us is unlawful and abominable.

34:15 Sed in hoc valebimus fœderari, si volueritis esse similes nostri, et circumcidatur in vobis omne masculini sexus ;

34:15 But in this we may be allied with you, if you will be like us, and all the male sex among you be circumcised:

34:16 tunc dabimus et accipiemus mutuo filias vestras ac nostras : et habitabimus vobiscum, erimusque unus populus.

34:16 Then will we mutually give and take your daughters, and ours; and we will dwell with you, and will be one people:

34:17 Si autem circumcidi nolueritis, tollemus filiam nostram, et recedemus.

34:17 But if you will not be circumcised, we will take our daughter and depart.

34:18 Placuit oblatio eorum Hemor, et Sichem filio ejus,

34:18 Their offer pleased Hemor, and Sichem, his son:

34:19 nec distulit adolescens quin statim quod petebatur expleret : amabat enim puellam valde, et ipse erat inclytus in omni domo patris sui.

34:19 And the young man made no delay, but forthwith fulfilled what was required: for he loved the damsel exceedingly, and he was the greatest man in all his father's house.

34:20 Ingressique portam urbis, locuti sunt ad populum :

34:20 And going into the gate of the city, they spoke to the people:

34:21 Viri isti pacifici sunt, et volunt habitare nobiscum : negotientur in terra, et exerceant eam, quæ spatiosa et lata cultoribus indiget : filias eorum accipiemus uxores, et nostras illis dabimus.

34:21 These men are peaceable, and are willing to dwell with us: let them trade in the land, and till it, which being large and wide wanteth men to till it: we shall take their daughters for wives, and we will give them ours.

34:22 Unum est quo differtur tantum bonum : si circumcidamus masculos nostros, ritum gentis imitantes.

34:22 One thing there is for which so great a good is deferred: We must circumcise every male among us, following the manner of the nation.

34:23 Et substantia eorum, et pecora, et cuncta quæ possident, nostra erunt : tantum in hoc acquiescamus, et habitantes simul, unum efficiemus populum.

34:23 And their substance, and cattle, and all that they possess, shall be ours; only in this let us condescend, and by dwelling together, we shall make one people.

34:24 Assensique sunt omnes, circumcisis cunctis maribus.

34:24 And they all agreed, and circumcised all the males.

34:25 Et ecce, die tertio, quando gravissimus vulnerum dolor est : arreptis duo filii Jacob, Simeon et Levi fratres Dinæ, gladiis, ingressi sunt urbem confidenter : interfectisque omnibus masculis,

34:25 And behold the third day, when the pain of the wound was greatest: two of the sons of Jacob, Simeon and Levi, the brothers of Dina, taking their swords, entered boldly into the city and slew all the men.

34:26 Hemor et Sichem pariter necaverunt, tollentes Dinam de domo Sichem sororem suam.

34:26 And they killed also Hemor and Sichem, and took away their sister Dina out of Sichem's house.

34:27 Quibus egressis, irruerunt super occisos ceteri filii Jacob : et depopulati sunt urbem in ultionem stupri.

34:27 And when they were gone out, the other sons of Jacob came upon the slain; and plundered the city in revenge of the rape.

34:28 Oves eorum, et armenta, et asinos, cunctaque vastantes quæ in domibus et in agris erant,

34:28 And they took their sheep, and their herds, and their asses, wasting all they had in their houses and in their fields.

34:29 parvulos quoque eorum et uxores duxerunt captivas.

34:29 And their children and wives they took captive.

34:30 Quibus patratis audacter, Jacob dixit ad Simeon et Levi : Turbastis me, et odiosum fecistis me Chananæis, et Pherezæis habitatoribus terræ hujus : nos pauci sumus ; illi congregati percutient me, et delebor ego, et domus mea.

34:30 And when they had boldly perpetrated these things, Jacob said to Simeon and Levi: You have troubled me, and made me hateful to the Chanaanites and Pherezites, the inhabitants of this land. We are few: they will gather themselves together and kill me; and both I, and my house shall be destroyed.

34:31 Responderunt : Numquid ut scorto abuti debuere sorore nostra ?

34:31 They answered: Should they abuse our sister as a strumpet?

Chapter 35

35:1 Interea locutus est Deus ad Jacob : Surge, et ascende Bethel, et habita ibi, facque altare Deo qui apparuit tibi quando fugiebas Esau fratrem tuum.

35:1 In the mean time God said to Jacob: Arise and go up to Bethel, and dwell there, and make there an altar to God, who appeared to thee when thou didst flee from Esau, thy brother.

35:2 Jacob vero convocata omni domo sua, ait : Abjicite deos alienos qui in medio vestri sunt, et mundamini, ac mutate vestimenta vestra.

35:2 And Jacob having called together all his household, said: Cast away the strange gods that are among you, and be cleansed, and change your garments.

35:3 Surgite, et ascendamus in Bethel, ut faciamus ibi altare Deo : qui exaudivit me in die tribulationis meæ, et socius fuit itineris mei.

35:3 Arise, and let us go up to Bethel, that we may make there an altar to God; who heard me in the day of my affliction, and accompained me in my journey.

35:4 Dederunt ergo ei omnes deos alienos quos habebant, et inaures quæ erant in auribus eorum : at ille infodit ea subter terebinthum, quæ est post urbem Sichem.

35:4 So they gave him all the strange gods they had, and the earrings which were in their ears: and he buried them under the turpentine tree, that is behind the city of Sichem.

35:5 Cumque profecti essent, terror Dei invasit omnes per circuitum civitates, et non sunt ausi persequi recedentes.

35:5 And when they were departed, the terror of God fell upon all the cities round about, and they durst not pursue after them as they went away.

35:6 Venit igitur Jacob Luzam, quæ est in terra Chanaan, cognomento Bethel : ipse et omnis populus cum eo.

35:6 And Jacob came to Luza, which is in the land of Chanaan, surnamed Bethel: he and all the people that were with him.

35:7 Ædificavitque ibi altare, et appellavit nomen loci illius, Domus Dei : ibi enim apparuit ei Deus cum fugeret fratrem suum.

35:7 And he built there an altar, and called the name of that place, The house of God: for there God appeared to him when he fled from his brother.

35:8 Eodem tempore mortua est Debora nutrix Rebeccæ, et sepulta est ad radices Bethel subter quercum : vocatumque est nomen loci illius, Quercus fletus.

35:8 At the same time Debora, the nurse of Rebecca, died, and was buried at the foot of Bethel, under an oak, and the name of that place was called, The oak of weeping.

35:9 Apparuit autem iterum Deus Jacob postquam reversus est de Mesopotamia Syriæ, benedixitque ei

35:9 And God appeared again to Jacob, after he returned from Mesopotamia of Syria, and he blessed him,

35:10 dicens : Non vocaberis ultra Jacob, sed Israël erit nomen tuum. Et appellavit eum Israël,

35:10 Saying: Thou shalt not be called any more Jacob, but Israel shall be thy name. And he called him Israel.

35:11 dixitque ei : Ego Deus omnipotens : cresce, et multiplicare : gentes et populi nationum ex te erunt, reges de lumbis tuis egredientur,

35:11 And said to him: I am God almighty, increase thou and be multiplied. Nations and peoples of nations shall be from thee, and kings shall come out of thy loins.

35:12 terramque quam dedi Abraham et Isaac, dabo tibi et semini tuo post te.

35:12 And the land which I gave to Abraham and Isaac, I will give to thee, and to thy seed after thee.

35:13 Et recessit ab eo.

35:13 And he departed from him.

35:14 Ille vero erexit titulum lapideum in loco quo locutus fuerat ei Deus : libans super eum libamina, et effundens oleum :

35:14 But he set up a monument of stone, in the place where God had spoken to him: pouring drink-offerings upon it, and pouring oil thereon:

35:15 vocansque nomen loci illius Bethel.

35:15 And calling the name of that place Bethel.

35:16 Egressus autem inde, venit verno tempore ad terram quæ ducit Ephratam : in qua cum parturiret Rachel,

35:16 And going forth from thence, he came in the spring time to the land which leadeth to Ephrata: wherein when Rachel was in travail,

35:17 ob difficultatem partus periclitari cœpit. Dixitque ei obstetrix : Noli timere, quia et hunc habebis filium.

35:17 By reason of her hard labour, she began to be in danger, and the midwife said to her: Fear not, for thou shalt have this son also.

35:18 Egrediente autem anima præ dolore, et imminente jam morte, vocavit nomen filii sui Benomi, id est, Filius doloris mei : pater vero appellavit eum Benjamin, id est, Filius dextræ.

35:18 And when her soul was departing for pain, and death was now at hand, she called the name of her son Benoni, that is, the son of my pain: but his father called him Benjamin, that is, the son of the right hand.

35:19 Mortua est ergo Rachel, et sepulta est in via quæ ducit Ephratam, hæc est Bethlehem.

35:19 So Rachel died, and was buried in the highway that leadeth to Ephrata, this is Bethlehem.

35:20 Erexitque Jacob titulum super sepulchrum ejus : hic est titulus monumenti Rachel, usque in præsentem diem.

35:20 And Jacob erected a pillar over her sepulchre: this is the pillar of Rachel's monument, to this day.

35:21 Egressus inde, fixit tabernaculum trans Turrem gregis.

35:21 Departing thence, he pitched his tent beyond the Flock tower.

35:22 Cumque habitaret in illa regione, abiit Ruben, et dormivit cum Bala concubina patris sui : quod illum minime latuit. Erant autem filii Jacob duodecim.

35:22 And when he dwelt in that country, Ruben went, and slept with Bala the concubine of his father: which he was not ignorant of. Now the sons of Jacob were twelve.

35:23 Filii Liæ : primogenitus Ruben, et Simeon, et Levi, et Judas, et Issachar, et Zabulon.

35:23 The sons of Lia: Ruben the first born, and Simeon, and Levi, and Juda, and Issachar, and Zabulon.

35:24 Filii Rachel : Joseph et Benjamin.

35:24 The sons of Rachel: Joseph and Benjamin.

35:25 Filii Balæ ancillæ Rachelis : Dan et Nephthali.

35:25 The sons of Bala, Rachel's handmaid: Dan and Nephthali.

35:26 Filii Zelphæ ancillæ Liæ : Gad et Aser : hi sunt filii Jacob, qui nati sunt ei in Mesopotamia Syriæ.

35:26 The sons of Zelpha, Lia's handmaid: Gad and Aser: these are the sons of Jacob, that were born to him in Mesopotamia of Syria.

35:27 Venit etiam ad Isaac patrem suum in Mambre, civitatem Arbee, hæc est Hebron, in qua peregrinatus est Abraham et Isaac.

35:27 And he came to Isaac his father in Mambre, the city of Arbee, this is Hebron: wherein Abraham and Isaac sojourned.

35:28 Et completi sunt dies Isaac centum octoginta annorum.

35:28 And the days of Isaac were a hundred and eighty years.

35:29 Consumptusque ætate mortuus est : et appositus est populo suo senex et plenus dierum : et sepelierunt eum Esau et Jacob filii sui.

35:29 And being spent with age he died, and was gathered to his people, being old and full of days: and his sons Esau and Jacob buried him.

Chapter 36

36:1 Hæ sunt autem generationes Esau, ipse est Edom.

36:1 And these are the generations of Esau, the same is Edom.

36:2 Esau accepit uxores de filiabus Chanaan : Ada filiam Elon Hethæi, et Oolibama filiam Anæ filiæ Sebeon Hevæi :

36:2 Esau took wives of the daughters of Chanaan: Ada the daughter of Elon the Hethite, and Oolibama the daughter of Ana, the daughter of Sebeon the Hevite:

36:3 Basemath quoque filiam Ismaël sororem Nabaioth.

36:3 And Basemath, the daughter of Ismael, sister of Nabajoth.

36:4 Peperit autem Ada Eliphaz : Basemath genuit Rahuel :

36:4 And Ada bore Eliphaz: Basemath bore Rahuel.

36:5 Oolibama genuit Jehus et Ihelon et Core. Hi filii Esau qui nati sunt ei in terra Chanaan.

36:5 Oolibama bore Jehus, and Ihelon, and Core. These are the sons of Esau, that were born to him in the land of Chanaan.

36:6 Tulit autem Esau uxores suas et filios et filias, et omnem animam domus suæ, et substantiam, et pecora, et cuncta quæ habere poterat in terra Chanaan : et abiit in alteram regionem, recessitque a fratre suo Jacob.

36:6 And Esau took his wives, and his sons and daughters, and every soul of his house, and his substance, and cattle, and all that he was able to acquire in the land of Chanaan: and went into another country, and departed from his brother Jacob.

36:7 Divites enim erant valde, et simul habitare non poterant : nec sustinebat eos terra peregrinationis eorum præ multitudine gregum.

36:7 For they were exceeding rich, and could not dwell together: neither was the land in which they sojourned able to bear them, for the multitude of their flocks.

36:8 Habitavitque Esau in monte Seir, ipse est Edom.

36:8 And Esau dwelt in mount Seir: he is Edom.

36:9 Hæ autem sunt generationes Esau patris Edom in monte Seir,

36:9 And these are the generations of Esau, the father of Edom, in mount Seir.

36:10 et hæc nomina filiorum ejus : Eliphaz filius Ada uxoris Esau : Rahuel quoque filius Basemath uxoris ejus.

36:10 And these the names of his sons: Eliphaz the son of Ada, the wife of Esau: and Rahuel, the son of Basemath, his wife.

36:11 Fueruntque Eliphaz filii : Theman, Omar, Sepho, et Gatham, et Cenez.

36:11 And Eliphaz had sons: Theman, Omar, Sepho, and Gatham and Cenez.

36:12 Erat autem Thamna concubina Eliphaz filii Esau : quæ peperit ei Amalech. Hi sunt filii Ada uxoris Esau.

36:12 And Thamna was the concubine of Eliphaz, the son of Esau: and she bore him Amalech. These are the sons of Ada, the wife of Esau.

36:13 Filii autem Rahuel : Nahath et Zara, Samma et Meza : hi filii Basemath uxoris Esau.

36:13 And the sons of Rahuel were Nahath and Zara, Samma and Meza. These were the sons of Basemath, the wife of Esau.

36:14 Isti quoque erant filii Oolibama filiæ Anæ filiæ Sebeon, uxoris Esau, quos genuit ei, Jehus et Ihelon et Core.

36:14 And these were the sons of Oolibama, the daughter of Ana, the daughter of Sebeon, the wife of Esau, whom she bore to him, Jehus, and Ihelon, and Core.

36:15 Hi duces filiorum Esau : filii Eliphaz primogeniti Esau : dux Theman, dux Omra, dux Sepho, dux Cenez,

36:15 These were dukes of the sons of Esau: the sons of Eliphaz, the firstborn of Esau: duke Theman, duke Omar, duke Sepho, duke Cenez,

36:16 dux Core, dux Gathan, dux Amalech. Hi filii Eliphaz in terra Edom, et hi filii Ada.

36:16 Duke Core, duke Gatham, duke Amalech: these are the sons of Eliphaz, in the land of Edom, and these the sons of Ada.

36:17 Hi quoque filii Rahuel filii Esau : dux Nahath, dux Zara, dux Samma, dux Meza : hi autem duces Rahuel in terra Edom : isti filii Basemath uxoris Esau.

36:17 And these were the sons of Rahuel, the son of Esau: duke Nahath, duke Zara, duke Samma, duke Meza. And these are the dukes of Rahuel, in the land of Edom: these the sons of Basemath, the wife of Esau.

36:18 Hi autem filii Oolibama uxoris Esau : dux Jehus, dux Ihelon, dux Core : hi duces Oolibama filiæ Anæ uxoris Esau.

36:18 And these the sons of Oolibama, the wife of Esau: duke Jehus, duke Ihelon, duke Core. These are the dukes of Oolibama, the daughter of Ana, and wife of Esau.

36:19 Isti sunt filii Esau, et hi duces eorum : ipse est Edom.

36:19 These are the sons of Esau, and these the dukes of them: the same is Edom.

36:20 Isti sunt filii Seir Horræi, habitatores terræ : Lotan, et Sobal, et Sebeon, et Ana,

36:20 These are the sons of Seir, the Horrite, the inhabitants of the land: Lotan, and Sobal, and Sebeon, and Ana,

36:21 et Dison, et Eser, et Disan : hi duces Horræi, filii Seir in terra Edom.

36:21 And Dison, and Eser, and Disan. These are dukes of the Horrites, the sons of Seir, in the land of Edom.

36:22 Facti sunt autem filii Lotan : Hori et Heman. Erat autem soror Lotan, Thamna.

36:22 And Lotan had sons: Hori and Heman. And the sister of Lotan was Thamna.

36:23 Et isti filii Sobal : Alvan et Manahat et Ebal, et Sepho et Onam.

36:23 And these the sons of Sobal: Alvan, and Manahat, and Ebal, and Sepho, and Onam.

36:24 Et hi filii Sebeon : Aja et Ana. Iste est Ana qui invenit aquas calidas in solitudine, cum pasceret asinos Sebeon patris sui :

36:24 And these the sons of Sebeon: Aia and Ana. This is Ana that found the hot waters in the wilderness, when he fed the asses of Sebeon, his father:

36:25 habuitque filium Dison, et filiam Oolibama.

36:25 And he had a son Dison, and a daughter Oolibama.

36:26 Et isti filii Dison : Hamdan, et Eseban, et Jethram, et Charan.

36:26 And these were the sons of Dison: Hamdan, and Eseban, and Jethram, and Charan.

36:27 Hi quoque filii Eser : Balaan, et Zavan, et Acan.

36:27 These also were the sons of Eser: Balaan, and Zavan, and Acan.

36:28 Habuit autem filios Disan : Hus et Aram.

36:28 And Dison had sons: Hus and Aram.

36:29 Hi duces Horræorum : dux Lotan, dux Sobal, dux Sebeon, dux Ana,

36:29 These were dukes of the Horrites: duke Lotan, duke Sobal, duke Sebeon, duke Ana,

36:30 dux Dison, dux Eser, dux Disan : isti duces Horræorum qui imperaverunt in terra Seir.

36:30 Duke Dison, duke Eser, duke Disan: these were dukes of the Horrites that ruled in the land of Seir.

36:31 Reges autem qui regnaverunt in terra Edom antequam haberent regem filii Israël, fuerunt hi :

36:31 And the kings that ruled in the land of Edom, before the children of Israel had a king, were these:

36:32 Bela filius Beor, nomenque urbis ejus Denaba.

36:32 Bela the son of Beor, and the name of his city Denaba.

36:33 Mortuus est autem Bela, et regnavit pro eo Jobab filius Zaræ de Bosra.

36:33 And Bela died, and Jobab, the son of Zara, of Bosra, reigned in his stead.

36:34 Cumque mortuus esset Jobab, regnavit pro eo Husam de terra Themanorum.

36:34 And when Jobab was dead, Husam, of the land of the Themanites, reigned in his stead.

36:35 Hoc quoque mortuo, regnavit pro eo Adad filius Badad, qui percussit Madian in regione Moab : et nomen urbis ejus Avith.

36:35 And after his death, Adad, the son of Badad, reigned in his stead, who defeated the Madianites in the country of Boab; and the name of his city was Avith.

36:36 Cumque mortuus esset Adad, regnavit pro eo Semla de Masreca.

36:36 And when Adad was dead, there reigned in his stead, Semla, of Masreca.

36:37 Hoc quoque mortuo regnavit pro eo Saul de fluvio Rohoboth.

36:37 And he being dead, Saul, of the river Rohoboth, reigned in his stead.

36:38 Cumque et hic obiisset, successit in regnum Balanan filius Achobor.

36:38 And when he also was dead, Balanan, the son of Achobor, succeeded to the kingdom.

36:39 Isto quoque mortuo regnavit pro eo Adar, nomenque urbis ejus Phau : et appellabatur uxor ejus Meetabel, filia Matred filiæ Mezaab.

36:39 This man also being dead, Adar reigned in his place; and the name of his city was Phau: and his wife was called Meetabel, the daughter of Matred, daughter of Mezaab.

36:40 Hæc ergo nomina ducum Esau in cognationibus, et locis, et vocabulis suis : dux Thamna, dux Alva, dux Jetheth,

36:40 And these are the names of the dukes of Esau in their kindreds, and places, and callings: duke Thamna, duke Alva, duke Jetheth,

36:41 dux Oolibama, dux Ela, dux Phinon,

36:41 Duke Oolibama, duke Ela, duke Phinon,

36:42 dux Cenez, dux Theman, dux Mabsar,

36:42 Duke Cenez, duke Theman, duke Mabsar,

36:43 dux Magdiel, dux Hiram : hi duces Edom habitantes in terra imperii sui, ipse est Esau pater Idumæorum.

36:43 Duke Magdiel, duke Hiram: these are the dukes of Edom dwelling in the land of their government; the same is Esau, the father of the Edomites.

Chapter 37

37:1 Habitavit autem Jacob in terra Chanaan, in qua pater suus peregrinatus est.

37:1 And Jacob dwelt in the land of Chanaan, wherein his father sojourned.

37:2 Et hæ sunt generationes ejus : Joseph cum sedecim esset annorum, pascebat gregem cum fratribus suis adhuc puer : et erat cum filiis Balæ et Zelphæ uxorum patris sui : accusavitque fratres suos apud patrem crimine pessimo.

37:2 And these are his generations: Joseph, when he was sixteen years old, was feeding the flock with his brethren, being but a boy: and he was with the sons of Bala and of Zelpha his father's wives: and he accused his brethren to his father of a most wicked crime.

37:3 Israël autem diligebat Joseph super omnes filios suos, eo quod in senectute genuisset eum : fecitque ei tunicam polymitam.

37:3 Now Israel loved Joseph above all his sons, because he had him in his old age: and he made him a coat of divers colours.

37:4 Videntes autem fratres ejus quod a patre plus cunctis filiis amaretur, oderant eum, nec poterant ei quidquam pacifice loqui.

37:4 And his brethren seeing that he was loved by his father, more than all his sons, hated hem, and could not speak peaceably to him.

37:5 Accidit quoque ut visum somnium referret fratribus suis : quæ causa majoris odii seminarium fuit.

37:5 Now it fell out also that he told his brethren a dream, that he had dreamed: which occasioned them to hate him the more.

37:6 Dixitque ad eos : Audite somnium meum quod vidi :

37:6 And he said to them: Hear my dream which I dreamed.

37:7 putabam nos ligare manipulos in agro : et quasi consurgere manipulum meum, et stare, vestrosque manipulos circumstantes adorare manipulum meum.

37:7 I thought we were binding sheaves in the field: and my sheaf arose as it were, and stood, and your sheaves standing about bowed down before my sheaf.

37:8 Responderunt fratres ejus : Numquid rex noster eris ? aut subjiciemur ditioni tuæ ? Hæc ergo causa somniorum atque sermonum, invidiæ et odii fomitem ministravit.

37:8 His brethren answered: Shalt thou be our king? or shall we be subject to thy dominion? Therefore this matter of his dreams and words ministered nourishment to their envy and hatred.

37:9 Aliud quoque vidit somnium, quod narrans fratribus, ait : Vidi per somnium, quasi solem, et lunam, et stellas undecim adorare me.

37:9 He dreamed also another dream, which he told his brethren, saying: I saw in a dream, as it were the sun, and the moon, and eleven stars worshipping me.

37:10 Quod cum patri suo, et fratribus retulisset, increpavit eum pater suus, et dixit : Quid sibi vult hoc somnium quod vidisti ? num ego et mater tua, et fratres tui adorabimus te super terram ?

37:10 And when he had told this to his father, and brethren, his father rebuked him and said: What meaneth this dream that thou hast dreamed? shall I and thy mother, and thy brethren worship thee upon the earth?

37:11 Invidebant ei igitur fratres sui : pater vero rem tacitus considerabat.

37:11 His brethren therefore envied him: but his father considered the thing with himself.

37:12 Cumque fratres illius in pascendis gregibus patris morarentur in Sichem,

37:12 And when his brethren abode in Sechem, feeding their father's flocks,

37:13 dixit ad eum Israël : Fratres tui pascunt oves in Sichimis : veni, mittam te ad eos. Quo respondente,

37:13 Israel said to him: Thy brethren feed the sheep in Sichem: come, I will send thee to them. And when he answered:

37:14 Præsto sum, ait ei : Vade, et vide si cuncta prospera sint erga fratres tuos, et pecora : et renuntia mihi quid agatur. Missus de valle Hebron, venit in Sichem :

37:14 I am ready: he said to him: Go, and see if all things be well with thy brethren, and the cattle: and bring me word again what is doing. So being sent from the vale of Hebron, he came to Sichem:

37:15 invenitque eum vir errantem in agro, et interrogavit quid quæreret.

37:15 And a man found him there wandering in the field, and asked what he sought.

37:16 At ille respondit : Fratres meos quæro : indica mihi ubi pascant greges.

37:16 But he answered: I seek my brethren, tell me where they feed the flocks.

37:17 Dixitque ei vir : Recesserunt de loco isto : audivi autem eos dicentes : Eamus in Dothain. Perrexit ergo Joseph post fratres suos, et invenit eos in Dothain.

37:17 And the man said to him: They are departed from this place: for I heard them say: Let us go to Dothain. And Joseph went forward after his brethren, and found them in Dothain.

37:18 Qui cum vidissent eum procul, antequam accederet ad eos, cogitaverunt illum occidere :

37:18 And when they saw him afar off, before he came nigh them, they thought to kill him:

37:19 et mutuo loquebantur : Ecce somniator venit :

37:19 And said one to another: Behold the dreamer cometh.

37:20 venite, occidamus eum, et mittamus in cisternam veterem : dicemusque : Fera pessima devoravit eum : et tunc apparebit quid illi prosint somnia sua.

37:20 Come, let us kill him, and cast him into some old pit: and we will say: Some evil beast hath devoured him: and then it shall appear what his dreams avail him:

37:21 Audiens autem hoc Ruben, nitebatur liberare eum de manibus eorum, et dicebat :

37:21 And Ruben hearing this, endeavoured to deliver him out of their hands, and said:

37:22 Non interficiatis animam ejus, nec effundatis sanguinem : sed projicite eum in cisternam hanc, quæ est in solitudine, manusque vestras servate innoxias : hoc autem dicebat, volens eripere eum de manibus eorum, et reddere patri suo.

37:22 Do not take away his life, nor shed his blood: but cast him into this pit, that is in the wilderness, and keep your hands harmless: now he said this, being desirous to deliver him out of their hands and to restore him to his father.

37:23 Confestim igitur ut pervenit ad fratres suos, nudaverunt eum tunica talari et polymita :

37:23 And as soon as he came to his brethren, they forthwith stript him of his outside coat, that was of divers colours:

37:24 miseruntque eum in cisternam veterem, quæ non habebat aquam.

37:24 And cast him into an old pit where there was not water.

37:25 Et sedentes ut comederent panem, viderunt Ismaëlitas viatores venire de Galaad, et camelos eorum portantes aromata, et resinam, et stacten in Ægyptum.

37:25 And sitting down to eat bread, they saw some Ismaelites on their way coming from Galaad, with their camels, carrying spices, and balm, and myrrh to Egypt.

37:26 Dixit ergo Judas fratribus suis : Quid nobis prodest si occiderimus fratrem nostrum, et celaverimus sanguinem ipsius ?

37:26 And Juda said to his brethren: What will it profit us to kill our brother, and conceal his blood?

37:27 melius est ut venundetur Ismaëlitis, et manus nostræ non polluantur : frater enim et caro nostra est. Acquieverunt fratres sermonibus illius.

37:27 It is better that he be sold to the Ismaelites, and that our hands be not defiled: for he is our brother and our flesh. His brethren agreed to his words.

37:28 Et prætereuntibus Madianitis negotiatoribus, extrahentes eum de cisterna, vendiderunt eum Ismaëlitis, viginti argenteis : qui duxerunt eum in Ægyptum.

37:28 And when the Madianite merchants passed by, they drew him out of the pit, and sold him to the Ismaelites, for twenty pieces of silver: and they led him into Egypt.

37:29 Reversusque Ruben ad cisternam, non invenit puerum :

37:29 And Ruben returning to the pit, found not the boy:

37:30 et scissis vestibus pergens ad fratres suos, ait : Puer non comparet, et ego quo ibo ?

37:30 And rending his garments he went to his brethren, and said: The boy doth not appear, and whither shall I go?

37:31 Tulerunt autem tunicam ejus, et in sanguine hædi, quem occiderant, tinxerunt :

37:31 And they took his coat, and dipped it in the blood of a kid, which they had killed:

37:32 mittentes qui ferrent ad patrem, et dicerent : Hanc invenimus : vide utrum tunica filii tui sit, an non.

37:32 Sending some to carry it to their father, and to say: This we have found: see whether it be thy son's coat, or not.

37:33 Quam cum agnovisset pater, ait : Tunica filii mei est : fera pessima comedit eum, bestia devoravit Joseph.

37:33 And the father acknowledging it, said: It is my son's coat, an evil wild beast hath eaten him, a beast hath devoured Joseph.

37:34 Scissisque vestibus, indutus est cilicio, lugens filium suum multo tempore.

37:34 And tearing his garments, he put on sackcloth, mourning for his son a long time.

37:35 Congregatis autem cunctis liberis ejus ut lenirent dolorem patris, noluit consolationem accipere, sed ait : Descendam ad filium meum lugens in infernum. Et illo perseverante in fletu,

37:35 And all his children being gathered together to comfort their father in his sorrow, he would not receive comfort, but said: I will go down to my son into hell, mourning. And whilst he continued weeping,

37:36 Madianitæ vendiderunt Joseph in Ægypto Putiphari eunucho Pharaonis, magistro militum.

37:36 The Madianites sold Joseph in Egypt to Putiphar, an eunuch of Pharao, captain of the soldiers.

Chapter 38

38:1 Eodem tempore, descendens Judas a fratribus suis, divertit ad virum Odollamitem, nomine Hiram.

38:1 At that time Juda went down from his brethren, and turned in to a certain Odollamite, named Hiras.

38:2 Viditque ibi filiam hominis Chananæi, vocabulo Sue : et accepta uxore, ingressus est ad eam.

38:2 And he saw there the daughter of a man of Chanaan, called Sue: and taking her to wife, he went in unto her.

38:3 Quæ concepit, et peperit filium, et vocavit nomen ejus Her.

38:3 And she conceived, and bore a son, and called his name Her.

38:4 Rursumque concepto fœtu, natum filium vocavit Onan.

38:4 And conceiving again, she bore a son, and called him Onan.

38:5 Tertium quoque peperit : quem appellavit Sela ; quo nato, parere ultra cessavit.

38:5 She bore also a third: whom she called Sela. After whose birth, she ceased to bear any more.

38:6 Dedit autem Judas uxorem primogenito suo Her, nomine Thamar.

38:6 And Juda took a wife for Her, his first born, whose name was Thamar.

38:7 Fuit quoque Her primogenitus Judæ nequam in conspectu Domini : et ab eo occisus est.

38:7 And Her, the first born of Juda, was wicked in the sight of the Lord: and was slain by him.

38:8 Dixit ergo Judas ad Onan filium suum : Ingredere uxorem fratris tui, et sociare illi, ut suscites semen fratri tuo.

38:8 Juda, therefore, said to Onan his son: Go in to thy brother's wife and marry her, that thou mayst raise seed to thy brother.

38:9 Ille sciens non sibi nasci filios, introiens ad uxorem fratris sui, semen fundebat in terram, ne liberi fratris nomine nascerentur.

38:9 He knowing that the children should not be his, when he went in to his brother's wife, he spilled his seed upon the ground, lest children should be born in his brother's name.

38:10 Et idcirco percussit eum Dominus, quod rem detestabilem faceret.

38:10 And therefore the Lord slew him, because he did a detestable thing:

38:11 Quam ob rem dixit Judas Thamar nurui suæ : Esto vidua in domo patris tui, donec crescat Sela filius meus : timebat enim ne et ipse moreretur, sicut fratres ejus. Quæ abiit, et habitavit in domo patris sui.

38:11 Wherefore Juda said to Thamar his daughter-in-law: Remain a widow in thy father's house, till Sela my son grow up: for he was afraid lest he also might die, as his brethren did. She went her way, and dwelt in her father's house.

38:12 Evolutis autem multis diebus, mortua est filia Sue uxor Judæ : qui, post luctum consolatione suscepta, ascendebat ad tonsores ovium suarum, ipse et Hiras opilio gregis Odollamites, in Thamnas.

38:12 And after many days were past: the daughter of Sue the wife of Juda died: and when he had taken comfort after his mourning, he went up to Thamnas, to the shearers of his sheep, he and Hiras the Odollamite, the shepherd of his flock.

38:13 Nuntiatumque est Thamar quod socer illius ascenderet in Thamnas ad tondendas oves.

38:13 And it was told Thamar that her father-in-law was come up to Thamnas to shear his sheep.

38:14 Quæ, depositis viduitatis vestibus, assumpsit theristrum : et mutato habitu, sedit in bivio itineris, quod ducit Thamnam : eo quod crevisset Sela, et non eum accepisset maritum.

38:14 And she put off the garments of her widowhood, and took a veil: and changing her dress, sat in the cross way, that leadeth to Thamnas: because Sela was grown up, and she had not been married to him.

38:15 Quam cum vidisset Judas, suspicatus est esse meretricem : operuerat enim vultum suum, ne agnosceretur.

38:15 When Juda saw her, he thought she was a harlot: for she had covered her face, lest she should be known.

38:16 Ingrediensque ad eam, ait : Dimitte me ut coëam tecum : nesciebat enim quod nurus sua esset. Qua respondente : Quid dabis mihi ut fruaris concubitu meo ?

38:16 And going to her, he said: Suffer me to lie with thee: for he knew her not to be his daughter-in-law. And she answered: What wilt thou give me to enjoy my company?

38:17 dixit : Mittam tibi hædum de gregibus. Rursumque illa dicente : Patiar quod vis, si dederis mihi arrhabonem, donec mittas quod polliceris.

38:17 He said: I will send thee a kid out of the flock. And when she said again: I will suffer what thou wilt, if thou give me a pledge, till thou send what thou promisest.

38:18 Ait Judas : Quid tibi vis pro arrhabone dari ? Respondit : Annulum tuum, et armillam, et baculum quem manu tenes. Ad unum igitur coitum mulier concepit,

38:18 Juda said: What wilt thou have for a pledge? She answered: Thy ring and bracelet, and the staff which thou holdest in thy hand. The woman therefore at one copulation conceived.

38:19 et surgens abiit : depositoque habitu quem sumpserat, induta est viduitatis vestibus.

38:19 And she arose and went her way: and putting off the apparel which she had taken, put on the garments of her widowhood.

38:20 Misit autem Judas hædum per pastorem suum Odollamitem, ut reciperet pignus quod dederat mulieri : qui cum non invenisset eam,

38:20 And Juda sent a kid by his shepherd, the Odollamite, that he might receive the pledge again, which he had given to the woman: but he, not finding her,

38:21 interrogavit homines loci illius : Ubi est mulier quæ sedebat in bivio ? Respondentibus cunctis : Non fuit in loco ista meretrix.

38:21 Asked the men of that place: Where is the woman that sat in the cross way? And when they all made answer: There was no harlot in this place,

38:22 Reversus est ad Judam, et dixit ei : Non inveni eam : sed et homines loci illius dixerunt mihi, numquam sedisse ibi scortum.

38:22 He returned to Juda, and said to him: I have not found her; moreover, the men of that place said to me, that there never sat a harlot there.

38:23 Ait Judas : Habeat sibi, certe mendacii arguere nos non potest, ego misi hædum quem promiseram : et tu non invenisti eam.

38:23 Juda said: Let her take it to herself, surely she cannot charge us with a lie, I sent the kid which I promised: and thou didst not find her.

38:24 Ecce autem post tres menses nuntiaverunt Judæ, dicentes : Fornicata est Thamar nurus tua, et videtur uterus illius intumescere. Dixitque Judas : Producite eam ut comburatur.

38:24 And behold, after three months, they told Juda, saying: Thamar, thy daughter-in-law, hath played the harlot, and she appeareth to have a big belly. And Juda said: Bring her out that she may be burnt.

38:25 Quæ cum duceretur ad pœnam, misit ad socerum suum, dicens : De viro, cujus hæc sunt, concepi : cognosce cujus sit annulus, et armilla, et baculus.

38:25 But when she was led to execution, she sent to her father in law, saying: By the man, to whom these things belong, I am with child. See whose ring, and bracelet, and staff this is.

38:26 Qui, agnitis muneribus, ait : Justior me est : quia non tradidi eam Sela filio meo. Attamen ultra non cognovit eam.

38:26 But he acknowledging the gifts, said: She is juster than I: because I did not give her to Sela, my son. However he knew her no more.

38:27 Instante autem partu, apparuerunt gemini in utero : atque in ipsa effusione infantium unus protulit manum, in qua obstetrix ligavit coccinum, dicens :

38:27 And when she was ready to be brought to bed, there appeared twins in her womb: and in the very delivery of the infants, one put forth a hand, whereon the midwife tied a scarlet thread, saying:

38:28 Iste egredietur prior.

38:28 This shall come forth the first.

38:29 Illo vero retrahente manum, egressus est alter : dixitque mulier : Quare divisa est propter te maceria ? et ob hanc causam, vocavit nomen ejus Phares.

38:29 But he drawing back his hand, the other came forth: and the woman said: Why is the partition divided for thee? and therefore called his name Phares.

38:30 Postea egressus est frater ejus, in cujus manu erat coccinum : quem appellavit Zara.

38:30 Afterwards his brother came out, on whose hand was the scarlet thread: and she called his name Zara.

Chapter 39

39:1 Igitur Joseph ductus est in Ægyptum, emitque eum Putiphar eunuchus Pharaonis, princeps exercitus, vir ægyptius, de manu Ismaëlitarum, a quibus perductus erat.

39:1 And Joseph was brought into Egypt, and Putiphar, an eunuch of Pharao, chief captain of the army, an Egyptian, bought him of the Ismaelites, by whom he was brought.

39:2 Fuitque Dominus cum eo, et erat vir in cunctis prospere agens : habitavitque in domo domini sui,

39:2 And the Lord was with him, and he was a prosperous man in all things: and he dwelt in his master's house:

39:3 qui optime noverat Dominum esse cum eo, et omnia, quæ gerebat, ab eo dirigi in manu illius.

39:3 Who knew very well that the Lord was with him, and made all that he did to prosper in his hand.

39:4 Invenitque Joseph gratiam coram domino suo, et ministrabat ei : a quo præpositus omnibus gubernabat creditam sibi domum, et universa quæ ei tradita fuerant :

39:4 And Joseph found favour in the sight of his master, and ministered to him: and being set over all by him, he governed the house committed to him, and all things that were delivered to him:

39:5 benedixitque Dominus domui Ægyptii propter Joseph, et multiplicavit tam in ædibus quam in agris cunctam ejus substantiam :

39:5 And the Lord blessed the house of the Egyptian for Joseph's sake, and multiplied all his substance, both at home and in the fields.

39:6 nec quidquam aliud noverat, nisi panem quo vescebatur. Erat autem Joseph pulchra facie, et decorus aspectu.

39:6 Neither knew he any other thing, but the bread which he ate. And Joseph was of a beautiful countenance, and comely to behold.

39:7 Post multos itaque dies injecit domina sua oculos suos in Joseph, et ait : Dormi mecum.

39:7 And after many days, his mistress cast her eyes on Joseph, and said: Lie with me.

39:8 Qui nequaquam acquiescens operi nefario, dixit ad eam : Ecce dominus meus, omnibus mihi traditis, ignorat quid habeat in domo sua :

39:8 But he in no wise consenting to that wicked act said to her: Behold, my master hath delivered all things to me, and knoweth not what he hath in his own house:

39:9 nec quidquam est quod non in mea sit potestate, vel non tradiderit mihi, præter te, quæ uxor ejus es : quomodo ergo possum hoc malum facere, et peccare in Deum meum ?

39:9 Neither is there any thing which is not in my power, or that he hath not delivered to me, but thee, who art his wife; how then can I do this wicked thing, and sin against my God?

39:10 Hujuscemodi verbis per singulos dies, et mulier molesta erat adolescenti : et ille recusabat stuprum.

39:10 With such words as these day by day, both the woman was importunate with the young man, and he refused the adultery.

39:11 Accidit autem quadam die ut intraret Joseph domum, et operis quippiam absque arbitris faceret :

39:11 Now it happened on a certain day, that Joseph went into the house, and was doing some business, without any man with him:

39:12 et illa, apprehensa lacinia vestimenti ejus, diceret : Dormi mecum. Qui relicto in manu ejus pallio fugit, et egressus est foras.

39:12 And she catching the skirt of his garment, said: Lie with me. But he leaving the garment in her hand, fled, and went out.

39:13 Cumque vidisset mulier vestem in manibus suis, et se esse contemptam,

39:13 And when the woman saw the garment in her hands, and herself disregarded,

39:14 vocavit ad se homines domus suæ, et ait ad eos : En introduxit virum hebræum, ut illuderet nobis : ingressus est ad me, ut coiret mecum : cumque ego succlamassem,

39:14 She called to her the men of her house, and said to them: See, he hath brought in a Hebrew, to abuse us: he came in to me, to lie with me; and when I cried out,

39:15 et audisset vocem meam, reliquit pallium quod tenebam, et fugit foras.

39:15 And he heard my voice, he left the garment that I held, and got him out.

39:16 In argumentum ergo fidei retentum pallium ostendit marito revertenti domum,

39:16 For a proof therefore of her fidelity, she kept the garment, and shewed it to her husband when he returned home:

39:17 et ait : Ingressus est ad me servus hebræus quem adduxisti, ut illuderet mihi :

39:17 And said: The Hebrew servant, whom thou hast brought, came to me to abuse me.

39:18 cumque audisset me clamare, reliquit pallium quod tenebam, et fugit foras.

39:18 And when he heard me cry, he left the garment which I held, and fled out.

39:19 His auditis dominus, et nimium credulus verbis conjugis, iratus est valde :

39:19 His master hearing these things, and giving too much credit to his wife's words, was very angry,

39:20 tradiditque Joseph in carcerem, ubi vincti regis custodiebantur, et erat ibi clausus.

39:20 And cast Joseph into the prison, where the king's prisoners were kept, and he was there shut up.

39:21 Fuit autem Dominus cum Joseph, et misertus illius dedit ei gratiam in conspectu principis carceris.

39:21 But the Lord was with Joseph, and having mercy upon him gave him favour in the sight of the chief keeper of the prison:

39:22 Qui tradidit in manu illius universos vinctos qui in custodia tenebantur : et quidquid fiebat, sub ipso erat.

39:22 Who delivered into his hand all the prisoners that were kept in custody: and whatsoever was done, was under him.

39:23 Nec noverat aliquid, cunctis ei creditis : Dominus enim erat cum illo, et omnia opera ejus dirigebat.

39:23 Neither did he himself know any thing, having committed all things to him: for the Lord was with him, and made all that he did to prosper.

Chapter 40

40:1 His ita gestis, accidit ut peccarent duo eunuchi, pincerna regis Ægypti, et pistor, domino suo.

40:1 After this, it came to pass, that two eunuchs, the butler and the baker of the king of Egypt, offended their lord.

40:2 Iratusque contra eos Pharao (nam alter pincernis præerat, alter pistoribus),

40:2 And Pharao being angry with them, (now the one was chief butler, the other chief baker,)

40:3 misit eos in carcerem principis militum, in quo erat vinctus et Joseph.

40:3 He sent them to the prison of the commander of the soldiers, in which Joseph also was prisoner.

40:4 At custos carceris tradidit eos Joseph, qui et ministrabat eis : aliquantulum temporis fluxerat, et illi in custodia tenebantur.

40:4 But the keeper of the prison delivered them to Joseph, and he served them. Some little time passed, and they were kept in custody.

40:5 Videruntque ambo somnium nocte una, juxta interpretationem congruam sibi :

40:5 And they both dreamed a dream the same night, according to the interpretation agreeing to themselves:

40:6 ad quos cum introisset Joseph mane, et vidisset eos tristes,

40:6 And when Joseph was come into them in the morning, and saw them sad,

40:7 sciscitatus est eos, dicens : Cur tristior est hodie solito facies vestra ?

40:7 He asked them, saying: Why is your countenance sadder today than usual?

40:8 Qui responderunt : Somnium vidimus, et non est qui interpretetur nobis. Dixitque ad eos Joseph : Numquid non Dei est interpretatio ? referte mihi quid videritis.

40:8 They answered: We have dreamed a dream, and there is nobody to interpret it to us. And Joseph said to them: Doth not interpretation belong to God? Tell me what you have dreamed:

40:9 Narravit prior, præpositus pincernarum, somnium suum : Videbam coram me vitem,

40:9 The chief butler first told his dream: I saw before me a vine,

40:10 in qua erant tres propagines, crescere paulatim in gemmas, et post flores uvas maturescere :

40:10 On which were three branches, which by little and little sent out buds, and after the blossoms brought forth ripe grapes:

40:11 calicemque Pharaonis in manu mea : tuli ergo uvas, et expressi in calicem quem tenebam, et tradidi poculum Pharaoni.

40:11 And the cup of Pharao was in my hand: and I took the grapes, and pressed them into the cup which I held, and I gave the cup to Pharao.

40:12 Respondit Joseph : Hæc est interpretatio somnii : tres propagines, tres adhuc dies sunt :

40:12 Joseph answered: This is the interpretation of the dream: The three branches, are yet three days:

40:13 post quos recordabitur Pharao ministerii tui, et restituet te in gradum pristinum : dabisque ei calicem juxta officium tuum, sicut ante facere consueveras.

40:13 After which Pharao will remember thy service, and will restore thee to thy former place: and thou shalt present him the cup according to thy office, as before thou was wont to do.

40:14 Tantum memento mei, cum bene tibi fuerit, et facias mecum misericordiam : ut suggeras Pharaoni ut educat me de isto carcere :

40:14 Only remember me when it shall be well with thee, and do me this kindness: to put Pharao in mind to take me out of this prison:

40:15 quia furto sublatus sum de terra Hebræorum, et hic innocens in lacum missus sum.

40:15 For I was stolen away out of the land of the Hebrews, and here without any fault was cast into the dungeon.

40:16 Videns pistorum magister quod prudenter somnium dissolvisset, ait : Et ego vidi somnium : quod tria canistra farinæ haberem super caput meum :

40:16 The chief baker seeing that he had wisely interpreted the dream, said: I also dreamed a dream, That I had three baskets of meal upon my head:

40:17 et in uno canistro quod erat excelsius, portare me omnes cibos qui fiunt arte pistoria, avesque comedere ex eo.

40:17 And that in one basket which was uppermost, I carried all meats that are made by the art of baking, and that the birds ate out of it.

40:18 Respondit Joseph : Hæc est interpretatio somnii : tria canistra, tres adhuc dies sunt :

40:18 Joseph answered: This is the interpretation of the dream: The three baskets, are yet three days:

40:19 post quos auferet Pharao caput tuum, ac suspendet te in cruce, et lacerabunt volucres carnes tuas.

40:19 After which Pharao will take thy head from thee, and hang thee on a cross, and the birds shall tear thy flesh.

40:20 Exinde dies tertius natalitius Pharaonis erat : qui faciens grande convivium pueris suis, recordatus est inter epulas magistri pincernarum, et pistorum principis.

40:20 The third day after this was the birthday of Pharao: and he made a great feast for his servants, and at the banquet remembered the chief butler, and the chief baker.

40:21 Restituitque alterum in locum suum, ut porrigeret ei poculum :

40:21 And he restored the one to his place, to present him the cup:

40:22 alterum suspendit in patibulo, ut conjectoris veritas probaretur.

40:22 The other he hanged on a gibbet, that the truth of the interpreter might be shewn.

40:23 Et tamen succedentibus prosperis, præpositus pincernarum oblitus est interpretis sui.

40:23 But the chief butler, when things prospered with him, forgot his interpreter.

Chapter 41

41:1 Post duos annos vidit Pharao somnium. Putabat se stare super fluvium,

41:1 After two years Pharao had a dream. He thought he stood by the river,

41:2 de quo ascendebant septem boves, pulchræ et crassæ nimis : et pascebantur in locis palustribus.

41:2 Out of which came up seven kine, very beautiful and fat: and they fed in marshy places.

41:3 Aliæ quoque septem emergebant de flumine, fœdæ confectæque macie : et pascebantur in ipsa amnis ripa in locis virentibus :

41:3 Other seven also came up out of the river, ill-favoured, and lean fleshed: and they fed on the very bank of the river, in green places:

41:4 devoraveruntque eas, quarum mira species et habitudo corporum erat. Expergefactus Pharao,

41:4 And they devoured them, whose bodies were very beautiful and well conditioned. So Pharao awoke.

41:5 rursum dormivit, et vidit alterum somnium : septem spicæ pullulabant in culmo uno plenæ atque formosæ :

41:5 He slept again, and dreamed another dream: Seven ears of corn came up upon one stalk full and fair:

41:6 aliæ quoque totidem spicæ tenues, et percussæ uredine oriebantur,

41:6 Then seven other ears sprung up thin and blasted,

41:7 devorantes omnium priorum pulchritudinem. Evigilans Pharao post quietem,

41:7 And devoured all the beauty of the former. Pharao awaked after his rest:

41:8 et facto mane, pavore perterritus, misit ad omnes conjectores Ægypti, cunctosque sapientes, et accersitis narravit somnium, nec erat qui interpretaretur.

41:8 And when morning was come, being struck with fear, he sent to all the interpreters of Egypt, and to all the wise men: and they being called for, he told them his dream, and there was not any one that could interpret it.

41:9 Tunc demum reminiscens pincernarum magister, ait : Confiteor peccatum meum :

41:9 Then at length the chief butler remembering, said: I confess my sin:

41:10 iratus rex servis suis, me et magistrum pistorum retrudi jussit in carcerem principis militum :

41:10 The king being angry with his servants, commanded me and the chief baker to be cast into the prison of the captain of the soldiers.

41:11 ubi una nocte uterque vidimus somnium præsagum futurorum.

41:11 Where in one night both of us dreamed a dream foreboding things to come.

41:12 Erat ibi puer hebræus, ejusdem ducis militum famulus : cui narrantes somnia,

41:12 There was there a young man a Hebrew, servant to the same captain of the soldiers: to whom we told our dreams,

41:13 audivimus quidquid postea rei probavit eventus ; ego enim redditus sum officio meo, et ille suspensus est in cruce.

41:13 And we heard what afterwards the event of the thing proved to be so. For I was restored to my office: and he was hanged upon a gibbet.

41:14 Protinus ad regis imperium eductum de carcere Joseph totonderunt : ac veste mutata obtulerunt ei.

41:14 Forthwith at the king's command Joseph was brought out of the prison, and they shaved him: and changing his apparel brought him in to him.

41:15 Cui ille ait : Vidi somnia, nec est qui edisserat : quæ audivi te sapientissime conjicere.

41:15 And he said to him: I have dreamed dreams, and there is no one that can expound them: Now I have heard that thou art very wise at interpreting them:

41:16 Respondit Joseph : Absque me Deus respondebit prospera Pharaoni.

41:16 Joseph answered: Without me, God shall give Pharao a prosperous answer.

41:17 Narravit ergo Pharao quod viderat : Putabam me stare super ripam fluminis,

41:17 So Pharao told what he had dreamed: Methought I stood upon the bank of the river,

41:18 et septem boves de amne conscendere, pulchras nimis, et obesis carnibus : quæ in pastu paludis virecta carpebant.

41:18 And seven kine came up out of the river, exceeding beautiful and full of flesh: and they grazed on green places in a marshy pasture.

41:19 Et ecce, has sequebantur aliæ septem boves, in tantum deformes et macilentæ, ut numquam tales in terra Ægypti viderim :

41:19 And behold, there followed these, other seven kine, so very ill-favoured and lean, that I never saw the like in the land of Egypt:

41:20 quæ, devoratis et consumptis prioribus,

41:20 And they devoured and consumed the former,

41:21 nullum saturitatis dedere vestigium : sed simili macie et squalore torpebant. Evigilans, rursus sopore depressus,

41:21 And yet gave no mark of their being full: but were as lean and ill-favoured as before. I awoke, and then fell asleep again,

41:22 vidi somnium. Septem spicæ pullulabant in culmo uno plenæ atque pulcherrimæ.

41:22 And dreamed a dream: Seven ears of corn grew up upon one stalk, full and very fair.

41:23 Aliæ quoque septem tenues et percussæ uredine, oriebantur e stipula :

41:23 Other seven also thin and blasted, sprung of the stalk:

41:24 quæ priorum pulchritudinem devoraverunt. Narravi conjectoribus somnium, et nemo est qui edisserat.

41:24 And they devoured the beauty of the former: I told this dream to the conjecturers, and there is no man that can expound it.

41:25 Respondit Joseph : Somnium regis unum est : quæ facturus est Deus, ostendit Pharaoni.

41:25 Joseph answered: The king's dream is one: God hath shewn to Pharao what he is about to do.

41:26 Septem boves pulchræ, et septem spicæ plenæ, septem ubertatis anni sunt : eamdemque vim somnii comprehendunt.

41:26 The seven beautiful kine, and the seven full ears, are seven years of plenty: and both contain the same meaning of the dream.

41:27 Septem quoque boves tenues atque macilentæ, quæ ascenderunt post eas, et septem spicæ tenues, et vento urente percussæ, septem anni venturæ sunt famis.

41:27 And the seven lean and thin kine that came up after them, and the seven thin ears that were blasted with the burning wind, are seven years of famine to come:

41:28 Qui hoc ordine complebuntur :

41:28 Which shall be fulfilled in this order.

41:29 ecce septem anni venient fertilitatis magnæ in universa terra Ægypti,

41:29 Behold, there shall come seven years of great plenty in the whole land of Egypt:

41:30 quos sequentur septem anni alii tantæ sterilitatis, ut oblivioni tradatur cuncta retro abundantia : consumptura est enim fames omnem terram,

41:30 After which shall follow other seven years of so great scarcity, that all the abundance before shall be forgotten: for the famine shall consume all the land,

41:31 et ubertatis magnitudinem perditura est inopiæ magnitudo.

41:31 And the greatness of the scarcity shall destroy the greatness of the plenty.

41:32 Quod autem vidisti secundo ad eamdem rem pertinens somnium : firmitatis indicium est, eo quod fiat sermo Dei, et velocius impleatur.

41:32 And for that thou didst see the second time a dream pertaining to the same thing: it is a token of the certainty, and that the word of God cometh to pass, and is fulfilled speedily.

41:33 Nunc ergo provideat rex virum sapientem et industrium, et præficiat eum terræ Ægypti :

41:33 Now therefore let the king provide a wise and industrious man, and make him ruler over the land of Egypt:

41:34 qui constituat præpositos per cunctas regiones : et quintam partem fructuum per septem annos fertilitatis,

41:34 That he may appoint overseers over all the countries: and gather into barns the fifth part of the fruits, during the seven fruitful years,

41:35 qui jam nunc futuri sunt, congreget in horrea : et omne frumentum sub Pharaonis potestate condatur, serveturque in urbibus.

41:35 That shall now presently ensue: and let all the corn be laid up, under Pharao's hands, and be reserved in the cities.

41:36 Et præparetur futuræ septem annorum fami, quæ oppressura est Ægyptum, et non consumetur terra inopia.

41:36 And let it be in readiness, against the famine of seven years to come, which shall oppress Egypt, and the land shall not be consumed with scarcity.

41:37 Placuit Pharaoni consilium et cunctis ministris ejus :

41:37 The counsel pleased Pharao, and all his servants.

41:38 locutusque est ad eos : Num invenire poterimus talem virum, qui spiritu Dei plenus sit ?

41:38 And he said to them: Can we find such another man, that is full of the spirit of God?

41:39 Dixit ergo ad Joseph : Quia ostendit tibi Deus omnia quæ locutus es, numquid sapientiorem et consimilem tui invenire potero ?

41:39 He said therefore to Joseph: Seeing God hath shewn thee all that thou hast said, can I find one wiser and one like unto thee?

41:40 Tu eris super domum meam, et ad tui oris imperium cunctus populus obediet : uno tantum regni solio te præcedam.

41:40 Thou shalt be over my house, and at the commandment of thy mouth all the people shall obey: only in the kingly throne will I be above thee.

41:41 Dixitque rursus Pharao ad Joseph : Ecce, constitui te super universam terram Ægypti.

41:41 And again Pharao said to Joseph: Behold, I have appointed thee over the whole land of Egypt.

41:42 Tulitque annulum de manu sua, et dedit eum in manu ejus : vestivitque eum stola byssina, et collo torquem auream circumposuit.

41:42 And he took his ring from his own hand, and gave it into his hand: and he put upon him a robe of silk, and put a chain of gold about his neck.

41:43 Fecitque eum ascendere super currum suum secundum, clamante præcone, ut omnes coram eo genu flecterent, et præpositum esse scirent universæ terræ Ægypti.

41:43 And he made him go up into his second chariot, the crier proclaiming that all should bow their knee before him, and that they should know he was made governor over the whole land of Egypt.

41:44 Dixit quoque rex ad Joseph : Ego sum Pharao : absque tuo imperio non movebit quisquam manum aut pedem in omni terra Ægypti.

41:44 And the king said to Joseph: I am Pharao: without thy commandment no man shall move hand or foot in all the land of Egypt.

41:45 Vertitque nomen ejus, et vocavit eum, lingua ægyptiaca, Salvatorem mundi. Deditque illi uxorem Aseneth filiam Putiphare sacerdotis Heliopoleos. Egressus est itaque Joseph ad terram Ægypti

41:45 And he turned his name, and called him in the Egyptian tongue the saviour of the world. And he gave him to wife Aseneth, the daughter of Putiphare, priest of Heliopolis. Then Joseph went out to the land of Egypt.

41:46 (triginta autem annorum erat quando stetit in conspectu regis Pharaonis), et circuivit omnes regiones Ægypti.

41:46 (Now he was thirty years old when he stood before king Pharao), and he went round all the countries of Egypt.

41:47 Venitque fertilitas septem annorum : et in manipulos redactæ segetes congregatæ sunt in horrea Ægypti.

41:47 And the fruitfulness of the seven years came: and the corn being bound up into sheaves, was gathered together into the barns of Egypt.

41:48 Omnis etiam frugum abundantia in singulis urbibus condita est.

41:48 And all the abundance of grain was laid up in every city.

41:49 Tantaque fuit abundantia tritici, ut arenæ maris coæquaretur, et copia mensuram excederet.

41:49 And there was so great abundance of wheat, that it was equal to the sand of the sea, and the plenty exceeded measure.

41:50 Nati sunt autem Joseph filii duo antequam veniret fames : quos peperit ei Aseneth filia Putiphare sacerdotis Heliopoleos.

41:50 And before the famine came, Joseph had two sons born: whom Aseneth, the daughter of Putiphare, priest of Heliopolis, bore unto him.

41:51 Vocavitque nomen primogeniti Manasses, dicens : Oblivisci me fecit Deus omnium laborum meorum, et domus patris mei.

41:51 And he called the name of the firstborn Manasses, saying: God hath made me to forget all my labours, and my father's house.

41:52 Nomen quoque secundi appellavit Ephraim, dicens : Crescere me fecit Deus in terra paupertatis meæ.

41:52 And he named the second Ephraim, saying: God hath made me to grow in the land of my poverty.

41:53 Igitur transactis septem ubertatis annis, qui fuerant in Ægypto,

41:53 Now when the seven years of plenty that had been in Egypt were passed:

41:54 cœperunt venire septem anni inopiæ, quos prædixerat Joseph : et in universo orbe fames prævaluit, in cuncta autem terra Ægypti panis erat.

41:54 The seven years of scarcity, which Joseph had foretold, began to come: and the famine prevailed in the whole world, but there was bread in all the land of Egypt.

41:55 Qua esuriente, clamavit populus ad Pharaonem, alimenta petens. Quibus ille respondit : Ite ad Joseph : et quidquid ipse vobis dixerit, facite.

41:55 And when there also they began to be famished, the people cried to Pharao, for food. And he said to them: Go to Joseph: and do all that he shall say to you.

41:56 Crescebat autem quotidie fames in omni terra : aperuitque Joseph universa horrea, et vendebat Ægyptiis : nam et illos oppresserat fames.

41:56 And the famine increased daily in all the land: and Joseph opened all the barns, and sold to the Egyptians: for the famine had oppressed them also.

41:57 Omnesque provinciæ veniebant in Ægyptum, ut emerent escas, et malum inopiæ temperarent.

41:57 And all provinces came into Egypt, to buy food, and to seek some relief of their want.

Chapter 42

42:1 Audiens autem Jacob quod alimenta venderentur in Ægypto, dixit filiis suis : Quare negligitis ?

42:1 And Jacob hearing that food was sold in Egypt, said to his sons: Why are ye careless?

42:2 audivi quod triticum venundetur in Ægypto : descendite, et emite nobis necessaria, ut possimus vivere, et non consumamur inopia.

42:2 I have heard that wheat is sold in Egypt: Go ye down, and buy us necessaries, that we may live, and not be consumed with want.

42:3 Descendentes igitur fratres Joseph decem, ut emerent frumenta in Ægypto,

42:3 So the ten brethren of Joseph went down, to buy corn in Egypt:

42:4 Benjamin domi retento a Jacob, qui dixerat fratribus ejus : Ne forte in itinere quidquam patiatur mali :

42:4 Whilst Benjamin was kept at home by Jacob, who said to his brethren: Lest perhaps he take any harm in the journey.

42:5 ingressi sunt terram Ægypti cum aliis qui pergebant ad emendum. Erat autem fames in terra Chanaan.

42:5 And they entered into the land of Egypt with others that went to buy. For the famine was in the land of Chanaan.

42:6 Et Joseph erat princeps in terra Ægypti, atque ad ejus nutum frumenta populis vendebantur. Cumque adorassent eum fratres sui,

42:6 And Joseph was governor in the land of Egypt, and corn was sold by his direction to the people. And when his brethren had bowed down to him,

42:7 et agnovisset eos, quasi ad alienos durius loquebatur, interrogans eos : Unde venistis ? Qui responderunt : De terra Chanaan, ut emamus victui necessaria.

42:7 And he knew them, he spoke as it were to strangers, somewhat roughly, asking them: Whence came you? They answered: From the land of Chanaan, to buy necessaries of life.

42:8 Et tamen fratres ipse cognoscens, non est cognitus ab eis.

42:8 And though he knew his brethren, he was not known by them.

42:9 Recordatusque somniorum, quæ aliquando viderat, ait ad eos : Exploratores estis : ut videatis infirmiora terræ venistis.

42:9 And remembering the dreams, which formerly he had dreamed, he said to them: You are spies. You are come to view the weaker parts of the land.

42:10 Qui dixerunt : Non est ita, domine, sed servi tui venerunt ut emerent cibos.

42:10 But they said: It is not so, my lord; but thy servants are come to buy food.

42:11 Omnes filii unius viri sumus : pacifici venimus, nec quidquam famuli tui machinantur mali.

42:11 We are all the sons of one man: we are come as peaceable men, neither do thy servants go about any evil.

42:12 Quibus ille respondit : Aliter est : immunita terræ hujus considerare venistis.

42:12 And he answered them: It is otherwise: you are come to consider the unfenced parts of this land.

42:13 At illi : Duodecim, inquiunt, servi tui, fratres sumus, filii viri unius in terra Chanaan : minimus cum patre nostro est, alius non est super.

42:13 But they said: We thy servants are twelve brethren, the sons of one man in the land of Chanaan: the youngest is with our father, the other is not living.

42:14 Hoc est, ait, quod locutus sum : exploratores estis.

42:14 He saith, This is it that I said: You are spies.

42:15 Jam nunc experimentum vestri capiam : per salutem Pharaonis non egrediemini hinc, donec veniat frater vester minimus.

42:15 I shall now presently try what you are: by the health of Pharao, you shall not depart hence, until your youngest brother come.

42:16 Mittite ex vobis unum, et adducat eum : vos autem eritis in vinculis, donec probentur quæ dixistis utrum vera an falsa sint : alioquin per salutem Pharaonis exploratores estis.

42:16 Send one of you to fetch him: and you shall be in prison, till what you have said be proved, whether it be true or false: or else by the health of Pharao you are spies.

42:17 Tradidit ergo illos custodiæ tribus diebus.

42:17 So he put them in prison three days.

42:18 Die autem tertio eductis de carcere, ait : Facite quæ dixi, et vivetis : Deum enim timeo.

42:18 And the third day he brought them out of prison, and said: Do as I have said, and you shall live: for I fear God.

42:19 Si pacifici estis, frater vester unus ligetur in carcere : vos autem abite, et ferte frumenta quæ emistis, in domos vestras,

42:19 If you be peaceable men, let one of your brethren be bound in prison: and go ye your ways, and carry the corn that you have bought, unto your houses.

42:20 et fratrem vestrum minimum ad me adducite, ut possim vestros probare sermones, et non moriamini. Fecerunt ut dixerat,

42:20 And bring your youngest brother to me, that I may find your words to be true, and you may not die. They did as he had said.

42:21 et locuti sunt ad invicem : Merito hæc patimur, quia peccavimus in fratrem nostrum, videntes angustiam animæ illius, dum deprecaretur nos, et non audivimus : idcirco venit super nos ista tribulatio.

42:21 And they talked one to another: We deserve to suffer these things, because we have sinned against our brother, seeing the anguish of his soul, when he besought us, and we would not hear: therefore is this affliction come upon us.

42:22 E quibus unus Ruben, ait : Numquid non dixi vobis : Nolite peccare in puerum : et non audistis me ? en sanguis ejus exquiritur.

42:22 And Ruben, one of them, said: Did not I say to you: Do not sin against the boy; and you would not hear me? Behold his blood is required.

42:23 Nesciebant autem quod intelligeret Joseph, eo quod per interpretem loqueretur ad eos.

42:23 And they knew not that Joseph understood, because he spoke to them by an interpreter.

42:24 Avertitque se parumper, et flevit : et reversus locutus est ad eos.

42:24 And he turned himself away a little while, and wept: and returning, he spoke to them.

42:25 Tollensque Simeon, et ligans illis præsentibus, jussit ministris ut implerent eorum saccos tritico, et reponerent pecunias singulorum in sacculis suis, datis supra cibariis in viam : qui fecerunt ita.

42:25 And taking Simeon, and binding him in their presence, he commanded his servants to fill their sacks with wheat, and to put every man's money again in their sacks, and to give them besides provisions for the way: and they did so.

42:26 At illi portantes frumenta in asinis suis, profecti sunt.

42:26 But they having loaded their asses with the corn went their way.

42:27 Apertoque unus sacco, ut daret jumento pabulum in diversorio, contemplatus pecuniam in ore sacculi,

42:27 And one of them opening his sack, to give his beast provender in the inn, saw the money in the sack's mouth,

42:28 dixit fratribus suis : Reddita est mihi pecunia, en habetur in sacco. Et obstupefacti, turbatique, mutuo dixerunt : Quidnam est hoc quod fecit nobis Deus ?

42:28 And said to his brethren: My money is given me again; behold it is in the sack. And they were astonished, and troubled, and said to one another: What is this that God hath done unto us?

42:29 Veneruntque ad Jacob patrem suum in terram Chanaan, et narraverunt ei omnia quæ accidissent sibi, dicentes :

42:29 And they came to Jacob their father in the land of Chanaan, and they told him all things that had befallen them, saying:

42:30 Locutus est nobis dominus terræ dure, et putavit nos exploratores esse provinciæ.

42:30 The lord of the land spoke roughly to us, and took us to be spies of the country.

42:31 Cui respondimus : Pacifici sumus, nec ullas molimur insidias.

42:31 And we answered him: We are peaceable men, and we mean no plot.

42:32 Duodecim fratres uno patre geniti sumus : unus non est super, minimus cum patre nostro est in terra Chanaan.

42:32 We are twelve brethren born of one father: one is not living, the youngest is with our father in the land of Chanaan.

42:33 Qui ait nobis : Sic probabo quod pacifici sitis : fratrem vestrum unum dimittite apud me, et cibaria domibus vestris necessaria sumite, et abite,

42:33 And he said to us: Hereby shall I know that you are peaceable men: Leave one of your brethren with me, and take ye necessary provision for your houses, and go your ways,

42:34 fratremque vestrum minimum adducite ad me, ut sciam quod non sitis exploratores : et istum, qui tenetur in vinculis, recipere possitis : ac deinceps quæ vultis, emendi habeatis licentiam.

42:34 And bring your youngest brother to me, that I may know you are not spies: and you may receive this man again, that is kept in prison: and afterwards may have leave to buy what you will.

42:35 His dictis, cum frumenta effunderent, singuli repererunt in ore saccorum ligatas pecunias, exterritisque simul omnibus,

42:35 When they had told this, they poured out their corn, and every man found his money tied in the mouth of his sack: and all being astonished together,

42:36 dixit pater Jacob : Absque liberis me esse fecistis : Joseph non est super, Simeon tenetur in vinculis, et Benjamin auferetis : in me hæc omnia mala reciderunt.

42:36 Their father Jacob said: You have made me to be without children: Joseph is not living, Simeon is kept in bonds, and Benjamin you will take away: all these evils are fallen upon me.

42:37 Cui respondit Ruben : Duos filios meos interfice, si non reduxero illum tibi : trade illum in manu mea, et ego eum tibi restituam.

42:37 And Ruben answered him: Kill my two sons, if I bring him not again to thee: deliver him into my hand, and I will restore him to thee.

42:38 At ille : Non descendet, inquit, filius meus vobiscum : frater ejus mortuus est, et ipse solus remansit : si quid ei adversi acciderit in terra ad quam pergitis, deducetis canos meos cum dolore ad inferos.

42:38 But he said: My son shall not go down with you: his brother is dead, and he is left alone: if any mischief befall him in the land to which you go, you will bring down my grey hairs with sorrow to hell.

Chapter 43

43:1 Interim fames omnem terram vehementer premebat.

43:1 In the mean time the famine was heavy upon all the land.

43:2 Consumptisque cibis quos ex Ægypto detulerant, dixit Jacob ad filios suos : Revertimini, et emite nobis pauxillum escarum.

43:2 And when they had eaten up all the corn, which they had brought out of Egypt, Jacob said to his sons: Go again, and buy us a little food.

43:3 Respondit Judas : Denuntiavit nobis vir ille sub attestatione jurisjurandi, dicens : Non videbitis faciem meam, nisi fratrem vestrum minimum adduxeritis vobiscum.

43:3 Juda answered: The man declared unto us with the attestation of an oath, saying: You shall not see my face, unless you bring your youngest brother with you.

43:4 Si ergo vis eum mittere nobiscum, pergemus pariter, et ememus tibi necessaria :

43:4 If therefore thou wilt send him with us, we will set out together, and will buy necessaries for thee.

43:5 sin autem non vis, non ibimus : vir enim, ut sæpe diximus, denuntiavit nobis, dicens : Non videbitis faciem meam absque fratre vestro minimo.

43:5 But if thou wilt not, we will not go: for the man, as we have often said, declared unto us, saying: You shall not see my face without your youngest brother.

43:6 Dixit eis Israël : In meam hoc fecistis miseriam, ut indicaretis ei et alium habere vos fratrem.

43:6 Israel said to them: You have done this for my misery, in that you told him you had also another brother.

43:7 At illi responderunt : Interrogavit nos homo per ordinem nostram progeniem : si pater viveret : si haberemus fratrem : et nos respondimus ei consequenter juxta id quod fuerat sciscitatus : numquid scire poteramus quod dicturus esset : Adducite fratrem vestrum vobiscum ?

43:7 But they answered: The man asked us in order concerning our kindred: if our father lived: if we had a brother: and we answered him regularly, according to what he demanded: could we know that he would say: Bring hither your brother with you?

43:8 Judas quoque dixit patri suo : Mitte puerum mecum, ut proficiscamur, et possimus vivere : ne moriamur nos et parvuli nostri.

43:8 And Juda said to his father: Send the boy with me, that we may set forward, and may live: lest both we and our children perish.

43:9 Ego suscipio puerum : de manu mea require illum : nisi reduxero, et reddidero eum tibi, ero peccati reus in te omni tempore.

43:9 I take the boy upon me, require him at my hand: unless I bring him again, and restore him to thee, I will be guilty of sin against thee for ever.

43:10 Si non intercessisset dilatio, jam vice alter venissemus.

43:10 If delay had not been made, we had been here again the second time.

43:11 Igitur Israël pater eorum dixit ad eos : Si sic necesse est, facite quod vultis : sumite de optimis terræ fructibus in vasis vestris, et deferte viro munera, modicum resinæ, et mellis, et storacis, stactes, et terebinthi, et amygdalarum.

43:11 Then Israel said to them: If it must needs be so, do what you will: take of the best fruits of the land in your vessels, and carry down presents to the man, a little balm, and honey, and storax, myrrh, turpentine, and almonds.

43:12 Pecuniam quoque duplicem ferte vobiscum : et illam, quam invenistis in sacculis, reportate, ne forte errore factum sit :

43:12 And take with you double money, and carry back what you found in your sacks, lest perhaps it was done by mistake.

43:13 sed et fratrem vestrum tollite, et ite ad virum.

43:13 And take also your brother, and go to the man.

43:14 Deus autem meus omnipotens faciat vobis eum placabilem : et remittat vobiscum fratrem vestrum quem tenet, et hunc Benjamin : ego autem quasi orbatus absque liberis ero.

43:14 And may my almighty God make him favourable to you: and send back with you your brother, whom he keepeth, and this Benjamin: and as for me I shall be desolate without children.

43:15 Tulerunt ergo viri munera, et pecuniam duplicem, et Benjamin : descenderuntque in Ægyptum, et steterunt coram Joseph.

43:15 So the men took the presents, and double money, and Benjamin: and went down into Egypt, and stood before Joseph.

43:16 Quos cum ille vidisset et Benjamin simul, præcepit dispensatori domus suæ, dicens : Introduc viros domum, et occide victimas, et instrue convivium : quoniam mecum sunt comesturi meridie.

43:16 And when he had seen them, and Benjamin with them, he commanded the steward of his house, saying: Bring in the men into the house, and kill victims, and prepare a feast: because they shall eat with me at noon.

43:17 Fecit ille quod sibi fuerat imperatum, et introduxit viros domum.

43:17 He did as he was commanded, and brought the men into the house.

43:18 Ibique exterriti, dixerunt mutuo : Propter pecuniam, quam retulimus prius in saccis nostris, introducti sumus : ut devolvat in nos calumniam, et violenter subjiciat servituti et nos, et asinos nostros.

43:18 And they being much afraid, said there one to another: Because of the money, which we carried back the first time in our sacks, we are brought in: that he may bring upon us a false accusation, and by violence make slaves of us and our asses.

43:19 Quam ob rem in ipsis foribus accedentes ad dispensatorem domus,

43:19 Wherefore, going up to the steward of the house, at the door,

43:20 locuti sunt : Oramus, domine, ut audias nos. Jam ante descendimus ut emeremus escas :

43:20 They said: Sir, we desire thee to hear us. We came down once before to buy food:

43:21 quibus emptis, cum venissemus ad diversorium, aperuimus saccos nostros, et invenimus pecuniam in ore saccorum : quam nunc eodem pondere reportavimus.

43:21 And when we had bought, and were come to the inn, we opened our sacks, and found our money in the mouths of the sacks: which we have now brought again in the same weight.

43:22 Sed et aliud attulimus argentum, ut emamus quæ nobis necessaria sunt : non est in nostra conscientia quis posuerit eam in marsupiis nostris.

43:22 And we have brought other money besides, to buy what we want: we cannot tell who put it in our bags.

43:23 At ille respondit : Pax vobiscum, nolite timere : Deus vester, et Deus patris vestri, dedit vobis thesauros in saccis vestris : nam pecuniam, quam dedistis mihi, probatam ego habeo. Eduxitque ad eos Simeon.

43:23 But he answered: Peace be with you, fear not: your God, and the God of your father, hath given you treasure in your sacks. For the money, which you gave me, I have for good. And he brought Simeon out to them.

43:24 Et introductis domum, attulit aquam, et laverunt pedes suos, deditque pabulum asinis eorum.

43:24 And having brought them into the house, he fetched water, and they washed their feet, and he gave provender to their asses.

43:25 Illi vero parabant munera, donec ingrederetur Joseph meridie : audierant enim quod ibi comesturi essent panem.

43:25 But they made ready the presents, against Joseph came at noon: for they had heard that they should eat bread there.

43:26 Igitur ingressus est Joseph domum suam, obtuleruntque ei munera, tenentes in manibus suis : et adoraverunt proni in terram.

43:26 Then Joseph came in to his house, and they offered him the presents, holding them in their hands; and they bowed down with their face to the ground.

43:27 At ille, clementer resalutatis eis, interrogavit eos, dicens : Salvusne est pater vester senex, de quo dixeratis mihi ? adhuc vivit ?

43:27 But he courteously saluting them again, asked them, saying: Is the old man your father in health, of whom you told me? Is he yet living?

43:28 Qui responderunt : Sospes est servus tuus pater noster, adhuc vivit. Et incurvati, adoraverunt eum.

43:28 And they answered: Thy servant our father, is in health; he is yet living. And bowing themselves, they made obeisance to him.

43:29 Attollens autem Joseph oculos, vidit Benjamin fratrem suum uterinum, et ait : Iste est frater vester parvulus, de quo dixeratis mihi ? Et rursum : Deus, inquit, misereatur tui, fili mi.

43:29 And Joseph lifting up his eyes, saw Benjamin, his brother by the same mother, and said: Is this your young brother, of whom you told me? And he said: God be gracious to thee, my son.

43:30 Festinavitque, quia commota fuerant viscera ejus super fratre suo, et erumpebant lacrimæ : et introiens cubiculum flevit.

43:30 And he made haste, because his heart was moved upon his brother, and tears gushed out: and going into his chamber, he wept.

43:31 Rursumque lota facie egressus, continuit se, et ait : Ponite panes.

43:31 And when he had washed his face, coming out again, he refrained himself, and said: Set bread on the table.

43:32 Quibus appositis, seorsum Joseph, et seorsum fratribus, Ægyptiis quoque qui vescebantur simul, seorsum (illicitum est enim Ægyptiis comedere cum Hebræis, et profanum putant hujuscemodi convivium)

43:32 And when it was set on, for Joseph apart, and for his brethren apart, for the Egyptians also that ate with him apart, (for it is unlawful for the Egyptians to eat with the Hebrews, and they think such a feast profane):

43:33 sederunt coram eo, primogenitus juxta primogenita sua, et minimus juxta ætatem suam. Et mirabantur nimis,

43:33 They sat before him, the firstborn according to his birthright, and the youngest according to his age. And they wondered very much;

43:34 sumptis partibus quas ab eo acceperant : majorque pars venit Benjamin, ita ut quinque partibus excederet. Biberuntque et inebriati sunt cum eo.

43:34 Taking the messes which they received of him: and the greater mess came to Benjamin, so that it exceeded by five parts. And they drank, and were merry with him.

Chapter 44

44:1 Præcepit autem Joseph dispensatori domus suæ, dicens : Imple saccos eorum frumento, quantum possunt capere : et pone pecuniam singulorum in summitate sacci.

44:1 And Joseph commanded the steward of his house, saying: Fill their sacks with corn, as much as they can hold: and put the money of every one in the top of his sack.

44:2 Scyphum autem meum argenteum, et pretium quod dedit tritici, pone in ore sacci junioris. Factumque est ita.

44:2 And in the mouth of the younger's sack put my silver cup, and the price which he gave for the wheat. And it was so done.

44:3 Et orto mane, dimissi sunt cum asinis suis.

44:3 And when the morning arose, they were sent away with their asses.

44:4 Jamque urbem exierant, et processerant paululum : tunc Joseph accersito dispensatore domus, Surge, inquit, et persequere viros : et apprehensis dicito : Quare reddidistis malum pro bono ?

44:4 And when they were now departed out of the city, and had gone forward a little way: Joseph sending for the steward of his house, said: Arise, and pursue after the men: and when thou hast overtaken them, say to them: Why have you returned evil for good?

44:5 scyphus, quem furati estis, ipse est in quo bibit dominus meus, et in quo augurari solet : pessimam rem fecistis.

44:5 The cup which you have stolen, is that in which my lord drinketh, and in which he is wont to divine: you have done a very evil thing.

44:6 Fecit ille ut jusserat : et apprehensis per ordinem locutus est.

44:6 He did as he had commanded him. And having overtaken them, he spoke to them the same words.

44:7 Qui responderunt : Quare sic loquitur dominus noster, ut servi tui tantum flagitii commiserint ?

44:7 And they answered: Why doth our lord speak so, as though thy servants had committed so heinous a fact?

44:8 pecuniam, quam invenimus in summitate saccorum, reportavimus ad te de terra Chanaan : et quomodo consequens est ut furati simus de domo domini tui aurum vel argentum ?

44:8 The money, that we found in the top of our sacks, we brought back to thee from the land of Chanaan: how then should it be that we should steal out of thy lord's house, gold or silver?

44:9 apud quemcumque fuerit inventum servorum tuorum quod quæris, moriatur, et nos erimus servi domini nostri.

44:9 With whomsoever of thy servants shall be found that which thou seekest, let him die, and we will be the bondmen of my lord.

44:10 Qui dixit eis : Fiat juxta vestram sententiam : apud quemcumque fuerit inventum, ipse sit servus meus, vos autem eritis innoxii.

44:10 And he said to them: Let it be according to your sentence: with whomsoever it shall be found, let him be my servant, and you shall be blameless.

44:11 Itaque festinato deponentes in terram saccos, aperuerunt singuli.

44:11 Then they speedily took down their sacks to the ground, and every man opened his sack.

44:12 Quos scrutatus, incipiens a majore usque ad minimum, invenit scyphum in sacco Benjamin.

44:12 Which when he had searched, beginning at the eldest, and ending at the youngest, he found the cup in Benjamin's sack.

44:13 At illi, scissis vestibus, oneratisque rursum asinis, reversi sunt in oppidum.

44:13 Then they rent their garments, and loading their asses again, returned into the town.

44:14 Primusque Judas cum fratribus ingressus est ad Joseph (necdum enim de loco abierat) omnesque ante eum pariter in terram corruerunt.

44:14 And Juda at the head of his brethren went in to Joseph (for he was not yet gone out of the place) and they all together fell down before him on the ground.

44:15 Quibus ille ait : Cur sic agere voluistis ? an ignoratis quod non sit similis mei in augurandi scientia ?

44:15 And he said to them: Why would you do so? know you not that there is no one like me in the science of divining.

44:16 Cui Judas : Quid respondebimus, inquit, domino meo ? vel quid loquemur, aut juste poterimus obtendere ? Deus invenit iniquitatem servorum tuorum : en omnes servi sumus domini mei, et nos, et apud quem inventus est scyphus.

44:16 And Juda said to him: What shall we answer my lord? or what shall we say, or be able justly to allege? God hath found out the iniquity of thy servants: behold, we are all bondmen to my lord, both we, and he with whom the cup was found.

44:17 Respondit Joseph : Absit a me ut sic agam : qui furatus est scyphum, ipse sit servus meus : vos autem abite liberi ad patrem vestrum.

44:17 Joseph answered: God forbid that I should do so: he that stole the cup, he shall be my bondman: and go you away free to your father.

44:18 Accedens autem propius Judas, confidenter ait : Oro, domine mi, loquatur servus tuus verbum in auribus tuis, et ne irascaris famulo tuo : tu es enim post Pharaonem

44:18 Then Juda coming nearer, said boldly: I beseech thee, my lord, let thy servant speak a word in thy ears, and be not angry with thy servant: for after Pharao thou art.

44:19 dominus meus. Interrogasti prius servos tuos : Habetis patrem aut fratrem ?

44:19 My lord. Thou didst ask thy servants the first time: Have you a father or a brother.

44:20 et nos respondimus tibi domino meo : Est nobis pater senex, et puer parvulus, qui in senectute illius natus est : cujus uterinus frater mortuus est : et ipsum solum habet mater sua, pater vero tenere diligit eum.

44:20 And we answered thee, my lord: We have a father an old man, and a young boy, that was born in his old age; whose brother by the mother is dead; and he alone is left of his mother, and his father loveth him tenderly.

44:21 Dixistique servis tuis : Adducite eum ad me, et ponam oculos meos super illum.

44:21 And thou saidst to thy servants: Bring him hither to me, and I will set my eyes on him.

44:22 Suggessimus domino meo : Non potest puer relinquere patrem suum : si enim illum dimiserit, morietur.

44:22 We suggested to my lord: The boy cannot leave his father: for if he leave him, he will die.

44:23 Et dixisti servis tuis : Nisi venerit frater vester minimus vobiscum, non videbitis amplius faciem meam.

44:23 And thou saidst to thy servants: Except your youngest brother come with you, you shall see my face no more.

44:24 Cum ergo ascendissemus ad famulum tuum patrem nostrum, narravimus ei omnia quæ locutus est dominus meus.

44:24 Therefore when we were gone up to thy servant our father, we told him all that my lord had said.

44:25 Et dixit pater noster : Revertimini, et emite nobis parum tritici.

44:25 And our father said: Go again, and buy us a little wheat.

44:26 Cui diximus : Ire non possumus : si frater noster minimus descenderit nobiscum, proficiscemur simul : alioquin illo absente, non audemus videre faciem viri.

44:26 And we said to him: We cannot go: if our youngest brother go down with us, we will set out together: otherwise, without him we dare not see the man's face.

44:27 Ad quæ ille respondit : Vos scitis quod duos genuerit mihi uxor mea.

44:27 Whereunto he answered: You know that my wife bore me two.

44:28 Egressus est unus, et dixistis : Bestia devoravit eum : et hucusque non comparet.

44:28 One went out, and you said: A beast devoured him; and hitherto he appeareth not.

44:29 Si tuleritis et istum, et aliquid ei in via contigerit, deducetis canos meos cum mœrore ad inferos.

44:29 If you take this also, and any thing befall him in the way, you will bring down my grey hairs with sorrow unto hell.

44:30 Igitur si intravero ad servum tuum patrem nostrum, et puer defuerit (cum anima illius ex hujus anima pendeat),

44:30 Therefore, if I shall go to thy servant, our father, and the boy be wanting, (whereas his life dependeth upon the life of him,)

44:31 videritque eum non esse nobiscum, morietur, et deducent famuli tui canos ejus cum dolore ad inferos.

44:31 And he shall see that he is not with us, he will die, and thy servants shall bring down his grey hairs with sorrow unto hell.

44:32 Ego proprie servus tuus sim qui in meam hunc recepi fidem, et spopondi dicens : Nisi reduxero eum, peccati reus ero in patrem meum omni tempore.

44:32 Let me be thy proper servant, who took him into my trust, and promised, saying: If I bring him not again, I will be guilty of sin against my father for ever.

44:33 Manebo itaque servus tuus pro puero in ministerio domini mei, et puer ascendat cum fratribus suis.

44:33 Therefore I, thy servant, will stay instead of the boy in the service of my lord, and let the boy go up with his brethren.

44:34 Non enim possum redire ad patrem meum, absente puero : ne calamitatis, quæ oppressura est patrem meum, testis assistam.

44:34 For I cannot return to my father without the boy, lest I be a witness of the calamity that will oppress my father.

Chapter 45

45:1 Non se poterat ultra cohibere Joseph multis coram astantibus : unde præcepit ut egrederentur cuncti foras, et nullus interesset alienus agnitioni mutuæ.

45:1 Joseph could no longer refrain himself before many that stood by: whereupon he commanded that all should go out, and no stranger be present at their knowing one another.

45:2 Elevavitque vocem cum fletu, quam audierunt Ægyptii, omnisque domus Pharaonis.

45:2 And he lifted up his voice with weeping, which the Egyptians, and all the house of Pharao heard.

45:3 Et dixit fratribus suis : Ego sum Joseph : adhuc pater meus vivit ? Non poterant respondere fratres nimio terrore perterriti.

45:3 And he said to his brethren: I am Joseph: Is my father yet living? His brethren could not answer him, being struck with exceeding great fear.

45:4 Ad quos ille clementer : Accedite, inquit, ad me. Et cum accessissent prope : Ego sum, ait, Joseph, frater vester, quem vendidistis in Ægyptum.

45:4 And he said mildly to them: Come nearer to me. And when they were come near him, he said: I am Joseph, your brother, whom you sold into Egypt.

45:5 Nolite pavere, neque vobis durum esse videatur quod vendidistis me in his regionibus : pro salute enim vestra misit me Deus ante vos in Ægyptum.

45:5 Be not afraid, and let it not seem to you a hard case that you sold me into these countries: for God sent me before you into Egypt for your preservation.

45:6 Biennium est enim quod cœpit fames esse in terra : et adhuc quinque anni restant, quibus nec arari poterit, nec meti.

45:6 For it is two years since the famine began to be upon the land, and five years more remain, wherein there can be neither ploughing nor reaping.

45:7 Præmisitque me Deus ut reservemini super terram, et escas ad vivendum habere possitis.

45:7 And God sent me before, that you may be preserved upon the earth, and may have food to live.

45:8 Non vestro consilio, sed Dei voluntate huc missus sum : qui fecit me quasi patrem Pharaonis, et dominum universæ domus ejus, ac principem in omni terra Ægypti.

45:8 Not by your counsel was I sent hither, but by the will of God: who hath made me as it were a father to Pharao, and lord of his whole house, and governor in all the land of Egypt.

45:9 Festinate, et ascendite ad patrem meum, et dicetis ei : Hæc mandat filius tuus Joseph : Deus fecit me dominum universæ terræ Ægypti : descende ad me, ne moreris,

45:9 Make haste, and go ye up to my father, and say to him: Thus saith thy son Joseph: God hath made me lord of the whole land of Egypt; come down to me, linger not.

45:10 et habitabis in terra Gessen : erisque juxta me tu, et filii tui, et filii filiorum tuorum, oves tuæ, et armenta tua, et universa quæ possides :

45:10 And thou shalt dwell in the land of Gessen: and thou shalt be near me, thou and thy sons, and thy sons' sons, thy sheep, and thy herds, and all things that thou hast.

45:11 ibique te pascam (adhuc enim quinque anni residui sunt famis) ne et tu pereas, et domus tua, et omnia quæ possides.

45:11 And there I will feed thee, (for there are yet five years of famine remaining) lest both thou perish, and thy house, and all things that thou hast.

45:12 En oculi vestri, et oculi fratris mei Benjamin, vident quod os meum loquatur ad vos.

45:12 Behold, your eyes, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin, see that it is my mouth that speaketh to you.

45:13 Nuntiate patri meo universam gloriam meam, et cuncta quæ vidistis in Ægypto : festinate, et adducite eum ad me.

45:13 You shall tell my father of all my glory, and all things that you have seen in Egypt: make haste and bring him to me.

45:14 Cumque amplexatus recidisset in collum Benjamin fratris sui, flevit : illo quoque similiter flente super collum ejus.

45:14 And falling upon the neck of his brother Benjamin, he embraced him and wept: and Benjamin in like manner wept also on his neck.

45:15 Osculatusque est Joseph omnes fratres suos, et ploravit super singulos : post quæ ausi sunt loqui ad eum.

45:15 And Joseph kissed all his brethren, and wept upon every one of them: after which they were emboldened to speak to him.

45:16 Auditumque est, et celebri sermone vulgatum in aula regis : Venerunt fratres Joseph : et gavisus est Pharao, atque omnis familia ejus.

45:16 And it was heard, and the fame was spread abroad in the king's court: The brethren of Joseph are come; and Pharao with all his family was glad.

45:17 Dixitque ad Joseph ut imperaret fratribus suis, dicens : Onerantes jumenta, ite in terram Chanaan,

45:17 And he spoke to Joseph that he should give orders to his brethren, saying: Load your beasts, and go into the land of Chanaan,

45:18 et tollite inde patrem vestrum et cognationem, et venite ad me : et ego dabo vobis omnia bona Ægypti, ut comedatis medullam terræ.

45:18 And bring away from thence your father and kindred, and come to me; and I will give you all the good things of Egypt, that you may eat the marrow of the land.

45:19 Præcipe etiam ut tollant plaustra de terra Ægypti, ad subvectionem parvulorum suorum ac conjugum : et dicito : Tollite patrem vestrum, et properate quantocius venientes.

45:19 Give orders also that they take wagons out of the land of Egypt, for the carriage of their children and their wives; and say: Take up your father, and make haste to come with all speed:

45:20 Nec dimittatis quidquam de supellectili vestra : quia omnes opes Ægypti vestræ erunt.

45:20 And leave nothing of your household stuff; for all the riches of Egypt shall be yours.

45:21 Feceruntque filii Israël ut eis mandatum fuerat. Quibus dedit Joseph plaustra, secundum Pharaonis imperium, et cibaria in itinere.

45:21 And the sons of Israel did as they were bid. And Joseph gave them wagons according to Pharao's commandment: and provisions for the way.

45:22 Singulis quoque proferri jussit binas stolas : Benjamin vero dedit trecentos argenteos cum quinque stolis optimis :

45:22 He ordered also to be brought out for every one of them two robes: but to Benjamin he gave three hundred pieces of silver, with five robes of the best:

45:23 tantumdem pecuniæ et vestium mittens patri suo, addens et asinos decem, qui subveherent ex omnibus divitiis Ægypti, et totidem asinas, triticum in itinere, panesque portantes.

45:23 Sending to his father as much money and raiment; adding besides, ten he-asses, to carry off all the riches of Egypt, and as many she-asses, carrying wheat and bread for the journey.

45:24 Dimisit ergo fratres suos, et proficiscentibus ait : Ne irascamini in via.

45:24 So he sent away his brethren, and at their departing said to them: Be not angry in the way.

45:25 Qui ascendentes ex Ægypto, venerunt in terram Chanaan ad patrem suum Jacob.

45:25 And they went up out of Egypt, and came into the land of Chanaan, to their father Jacob.

45:26 Et nuntiaverunt ei, dicentes : Joseph filius tuus vivit : et ipse dominatur in omni terra Ægypti. Quo audito Jacob, quasi de gravi somno evigilans, tamen non credebat eis.

45:26 And they told him, saying: Joseph, thy son, is living; and he is ruler in all the land of Egypt. Which when Jacob heard, he awaked as it were out of a deep sleep, yet did not believe them.

45:27 Illi e contra referebant omnem ordinem rei. Cumque vidisset plaustra et universa quæ miserat, revixit spiritus ejus,

45:27 They, on the other side, told the whole order of the thing. And when he saw the wagons, and all that he had sent, his spirit revived,

45:28 et ait : Sufficit mihi si adhuc Joseph filius meus vivit : vadam, et videbo illum antequam moriar.

45:28 And he said: It is enough for me if Joseph, my son, be yet living: I will go and see him before I die.

Chapter 46

46:1 Profectusque Israël cum omnibus quæ habebat, venit ad Puteum juramenti : et mactatis ibi victimis Deo patris sui Isaac,

46:1 And Israel taking his journey, with all that he had, came to the well of the oath, and killing victims there to the God of his father Isaac,

46:2 audivit eum per visionem noctis vocantem se, et dicentem sibi : Jacob, Jacob. Cui respondit : Ecce adsum.

46:2 He heard him, by a vision in the night, calling him, and saying to him: Jacob, Jacob. And he answered him: Lo, here I am.

46:3 Ait illi Deus : Ego sum fortissimus Deus patris tui : noli timere, descende in Ægyptum, quia in gentem magnam faciam te ibi.

46:3 God said to him: I am the most mighty God of thy father; fear not, go down into Egypt, for I will make a great nation of thee there.

46:4 Ego descendam tecum illuc, et ego inde adducam te revertentem : Joseph quoque ponet manus suas super oculos tuos.

46:4 I will go down with thee thither, and will bring thee back again from thence: Joseph also shall put his hands upon thy eyes.

46:5 Surrexit autem Jacob a Puteo juramenti : tuleruntque eum filii cum parvulis et uxoribus suis in plaustris quæ miserat Pharao ad portandum senem,

46:5 And Jacob rose up from the well of the oath: and his sons took him up, with their children and wives in the wagons, which Pharao had sent to carry the old man,

46:6 et omnia quæ possederat in terra Chanaan : venitque in Ægyptum cum omni semine suo,

46:6 And all that he had in the land of Chanaan: and he came into Egypt with all his seed;

46:7 filii ejus, et nepotes, filiæ, et cuncta simul progenies.

46:7 His sons, and grandsons, daughters, and all his offspring together.

46:8 Hæc sunt autem nomina filiorum Israël, qui ingressi sunt in Ægyptum, ipse cum liberis suis. Primogenitus Ruben.

46:8 And these are the names of the children of Israel, that entered into Egypt, he and his children. His firstborn Ruben,

46:9 Filii Ruben : Henoch et Phallu et Hesron et Charmi.

46:9 The sons of Ruben: Henoch and Phallu, and Hesron and Charmi.

46:10 Filii Simeon : Jamuel et Jamin et Ahod, et Jachin et Sohar, et Saul filius Chanaanitidis.

46:10 The sons of Simeon: Jamuel and Jamin and Ahod, and Jachin and Sohar, and Saul, the son of a woman of Chanaan.

46:11 Filii Levi : Gerson et Caath et Merari.

46:11 The sons of Levi: Gerson and Caath, and Merari.

46:12 Filii Juda : Her et Onan et Sela et Phares et Zara ; mortui sunt autem Her et Onan in terra Chanaan. Natique sunt filii Phares : Hesron et Hamul.

46:12 The sons of Juda: Her and Onan, and Sela, and Phares and Zara. And Her and Onan died in the land of Chanaan. And sons were born to Phares: Hesron and Hamul.

46:13 Filii Issachar : Thola et Phua et Job et Semron.

46:13 The sons of Issachar: Thola and Phua, and Job and Semron.

46:14 Filii Zabulon : Sared et Elon et Jahelel.

46:14 The sons of Zabulon: Sared, and Elon, and Jahelel.

46:15 Hi filii Liæ quos genuit in Mesopotamia Syriæ cum Dina filia sua : omnes animæ filiorum ejus et filiarum, triginta tres.

46:15 These are the sons of Lia, whom she bore in Mesopotamia of Syria, with Dina, his daughter. All the souls of her sons and daughters, thirty-three.

46:16 Filii Gad : Sephion et Haggi et Suni et Esebon et Heri et Arodi et Areli.

46:16 The sons of Gad: Sephion and Haggi, and Suni and Esebon, and Heri and Arodi, and Areli.

46:17 Filii Aser : Jamne et Jesua et Jessui et Beria, Sara quoque soror eorum. Filii Beria : Heber et Melchiel.

46:17 The sons of Aser: Jamne and Jesua, and Jessuri and Beria, and Sara their sister. The sons of Beria: Heber and Melchiel.

46:18 Hi filii Zelphæ, quam dedit Laban Liæ filiæ suæ : et hos genuit Jacob sedecim animas.

46:18 These are the sons of Zelpha, whom Laban gave to Lia, his daughter. And these she bore to Jacob, sixteen souls.

46:19 Filii Rachel uxoris Jacob : Joseph et Benjamin.

46:19 The sons of Rachel, Jacob's wife: Joseph and Benjamin.

46:20 Natique sunt Joseph filii in terra Ægypti, quos genuit ei Aseneth filia Putiphare sacerdotis Heliopoleos : Manasses et Ephraim.

46:20 And sons were born to Joseph, in the land of Egypt, whom Aseneth, the daughter of Putiphare, priest of Heliopolis, bore him: Manasses and Ephraim.

46:21 Filii Benjamin : Bela et Bechor et Asbel et Gera et Naaman et Echi et Ros et Mophim et Ophim et Ared.

46:21 The sons of Benjamin: Bela and Bechor, and Asbel and Gera, and Naaman and Echi, and Ross and Mophim, and Ophim and Ared.

46:22 Hi filii Rachel quos genuit Jacob : omnes animæ, quatuordecim.

46:22 These are the sons of Rachel, whom she bore to Jacob: all the souls, fourteen.

46:23 Filii Dan : Husim.

46:23 The sons of Dan: Husim.

46:24 Filii Nephthali : Jasiel et Guni et Jeser et Sallem.

46:24 The sons of Nephthali: Jaziel and Guni, and Jeser and Sallem.

46:25 Hi filii Balæ, quam dedit Laban Racheli filiæ suæ : et hos genuit Jacob : omnes animæ, septem.

46:25 These are the sons of Bala, whom Laban gave to Rachel, his daughter: and these she bore to Jacob: all the souls, seven.

46:26 Cunctæ animæ, quæ ingressæ sunt cum Jacob in Ægyptum, et egressæ sunt de femore illius, absque uxoribus filiorum ejus, sexaginta sex.

46:26 All the souls that went with Jacob into Egypt, and that came out of his thigh, besides his sons' wives, sixty-six.

46:27 Filii autem Joseph, qui nati sunt ei in terra Ægypti, animæ duæ. Omnes animæ domus Jacob, quæ ingressæ sunt in Ægyptum, fuere septuaginta.

46:27 And the sons of Joseph, that were born to him in the land of Egypt, two souls. All the souls of the house of Jacob, that entered into Egypt, were seventy.

46:28 Misit autem Judam ante se ad Joseph, ut nuntiaret ei, et occurreret in Gessen.

46:28 And he sent Juda before him to Joseph, to tell him; and that he should meet him in Gessen.

46:29 Quo cum pervenisset, juncto Joseph curro suo, ascendit obviam patri suo ad eumdem locum : vidensque eum, irruit super collum ejus, et inter amplexus flevit.

46:29 And when he was come thither, Joseph made ready his chariot, and went up to meet his father in the same place: and seeing him, he fell upon his neck, and embracing him, wept.

46:30 Dixitque pater ad Joseph : Jam lætus moriar, quia vidi faciem tuam, et superstitem te relinquo.

46:30 And the father said to Joseph: Now shall I die with joy, because I have seen thy face, and leave thee alive.

46:31 At ille locutus est ad fratres suos, et ad omnem domum patris sui : Ascendam, et nuntiabo Pharaoni, dicamque ei : Fratres mei, et domus patris mei, qui erant in terra Chanaan, venerunt ad me :

46:31 And Joseph said to his brethren, and to all his father's house: I will go up, and will tell Pharao, and will say to him: My brethren, and my father's house, that were in the land of Chanaan, are come to me:

46:32 et sunt viri pastores ovium, curamque habent alendorum gregum : pecora sua, et armenta, et omnia quæ habere potuerunt, adduxerunt secum.

46:32 And the men are shepherds, and their occupation is to feed cattle; their flocks, and herds, and all they have, they have brought with them.

46:33 Cumque vocaverit vos, et dixerit : Quod est opus vestrum ?

46:33 And when he shall call you, and shall say: What is your occupation?

46:34 respondebitis : Viri pastores sumus servi tui, ab infantia nostra usque in præsens, et nos et patres nostri. Hæc autem dicetis, ut habitare possitis in terra Gessen : quia detestantur Ægyptii omnes pastores ovium.

46:34 You shall answer: We, thy servants, are shepherds, from our infancy until now, both we and our fathers. And this you shall say, that you may dwell in the land of Gessen, because the Egyptians have all shepherds in abomination.

Chapter 47

47:1 Ingressus ergo Joseph nuntiavit Pharaoni, dicens : Pater meus et fratres, oves eorum et armenta, et cuncta quæ possident, venerunt de terra Chanaan : et ecce consistunt in terra Gessen.

47:1 Then Joseph went in and told Pharao, saying: My father and brethren, their sheep and their herds, and all that they possess, are come out of the land of Chanaan: and behold they stay in the land of Gessen.

47:2 Extremos quoque fratrum suorum quinque viros constituit coram rege :

47:2 Five men also, the last of his brethren, he presented before the king:

47:3 quos ille interrogavit : Quid habetis operis ? Responderunt : Pastores ovium sumus servi tui, et nos et patres nostri.

47:3 And he asked them: What is your occupation? They answered: We, thy servants, are shepherds, both we and our fathers.

47:4 Ad peregrinandum in terra tua venimus : quoniam non est herba gregibus servorum tuorum, ingravescente fame in terra Chanaan : petimusque ut esse nos jubeas servos tuos in terra Gessen.

47:4 We are come to sojourn in thy land, because there is no grass for the flocks of thy servants, the famine being very grievous in the land of Chanaan: and we pray thee to give orders that we thy servants may be in the land of Gessen.

47:5 Dixit itaque rex ad Joseph : Pater tuus et fratres tui venerunt ad te.

47:5 The king therefore said to Joseph: Thy father and thy brethren are come to thee.

47:6 Terra Ægypti in conspectu tuo est : in optimo loco fac eos habitare, et trade eis terram Gessen. Quod si nosti in eis esse viros industrios, constitue illos magistros pecorum meorum.

47:6 The land of Egypt is before thee: and make them dwell in the best place, and give them the land of Gessen. And if thou knowest that there are industrious men among them, make them rulers over my cattle.

47:7 Post hæc introduxit Joseph patrem suum ad regem, et statuit eum coram eo : qui benedicens illi,

47:7 After this Joseph brought in his father to the king, and presented him before him: and he blessed him.

47:8 et interrogatus ab eo : Quot sunt dies annorum vitæ tuæ ?

47:8 And being asked by him: How many are the days of the years of thy life?

47:9 respondit : Dies peregrinationis meæ centum triginta annorum sunt, parvi et mali, et non pervenerunt usque ad dies patrum meorum quibus peregrinati sunt.

47:9 He answered: The days of my pilgrimage are a hundred and thirty years, few, and evil, and they are not come up to the days of the pilgrimage of my fathers.

47:10 Et benedicto rege, egressus est foras.

47:10 And blessing the king, he went out.

47:11 Joseph vero patri et fratribus suis dedit possessionem in Ægypto in optimo terræ loco, Ramesses, ut præceperat Pharao.

47:11 But Joseph gave a possession to his father and his brethren in Egypt, in the best place of the land, in Ramesses, as Pharao had commanded.

47:12 Et alebat eos, omnemque domum patris sui, præbens cibaria singulis.

47:12 And he nourished them, and all his father's house, allowing food to every one.

47:13 In toto enim orbe panis deerat, et oppresserat fames terram, maxime Ægypti et Chanaan.

47:13 For in the whole world there was want of bread, and a famine had oppressed the land, more especially of Egypt and Chanaan;

47:14 E quibus omnem pecuniam congregavit pro venditione frumenti, et intulit eam in ærarium regis.

47:14 Out of which he gathered up all the money for the corn which they bought, and brought it in to the king's treasure.

47:15 Cumque defecisset emptoribus pretium, venit cuncta Ægyptus ad Joseph, dicens : Da nobis panes : quare morimur coram te, deficiente pecunia ?

47:15 And when the buyers wanted money, all Egypt came to Joseph, saying: Give us bread: why should we die in thy presence, having now no money?

47:16 Quibus ille respondit : Adducite pecora vestra, et dabo vobis pro eis cibos, si pretium non habetis.

47:16 And he answered them: Bring me your cattle, and for them I will give you food, if you have no money.

47:17 Quæ cum adduxissent, dedit eis alimenta pro equis, et ovibus, et bobus, et asinis : sustentavitque eos illo anno pro commutatione pecorum.

47:17 And when they had brought them, he gave them food in exchange for their horses, and sheep, and oxen, and asses: and he maintained them that year for the exchange of their cattle.

47:18 Venerunt quoque anno secundo, et dixerunt ei : Non celabimus dominum nostrum quod deficiente pecunia, pecora simul defecerunt : nec clam te est, quod absque corporibus et terra nihil habeamus.

47:18 And they came the second year, and said to him: We will not hide from our lord, how that our money is spent, and our cattle also are gone: neither art thou ignorant that we have nothing now left but our bodies and our lands.

47:19 Cur ergo moriemur te vidente ? et nos et terra nostra tui erimus : eme nos in servitutem regiam, et præbe semina, ne pereunte cultore redigatur terra in solitudinem.

47:19 Why therefore shall we die before thy eyes? we will be thine, both we and our lands: buy us to be the king's servants, and give us seed, lest for want of tillers the land be turned into a wilderness.

47:20 Emit igitur Joseph omnem terram Ægypti, vendentibus singulis possessiones suas præ magnitudine famis. Subjecitque eam Pharaoni,

47:20 So Joseph bought all the land of Egypt, every man selling his possessions, because of the greatness of the famine. And he brought it into Pharao's hands:

47:21 et cunctos populos ejus a novissimis terminis Ægypti usque ad extremos fines ejus,

47:21 And all its people from one end of the borders of Egypt, even to the other end thereof,

47:22 præter terram sacerdotum, quæ a rege tradita fuerat eis : quibus et statuta cibaria ex horreis publicis præbebantur, et idcirco non sunt compulsi vendere possessiones suas.

47:22 Except the land of the priests, which had been given them by the king: to whom also a certain allowance of food was given out of the public stores, and therefore they were not forced to sell their possessions.

47:23 Dixit ergo Joseph ad populos : En ut cernitis, et vos et terram vestram Pharao possidet : accipite semina, et serite agros,

47:23 Then Joseph said to the people: Behold, as you see, both you and your lands belong to Pharao; take seed and sow the fields,

47:24 ut fruges habere possitis. Quintam partem regi dabitis : quatuor reliquas permitto vobis in sementem, et in cibum familiis et liberis vestris.

47:24 That you may have corn. The fifth part you shall give to the king; the other four you shall have for seed, and for food for your families and children.

47:25 Qui responderunt : Salus nostra in manu tua est : respiciat nos tantum dominus noster, et læti serviemus regi.

47:25 And they answered: our life is in thy hand; only let my lord look favourably upon us, and we will gladly serve the king.

47:26 Ex eo tempore usque in præsentem diem, in universa terra Ægypti regibus quinta pars solvitur, et factum est quasi in legem, absque terra sacerdotali, quæ libera ab hac conditione fuit.

47:26 From that time unto this day, in the whole land of Egypt, the fifth part is paid to the kings, and it is become as a law, except the land of the priests, which was free from this covenant.

47:27 Habitavit ergo Israël in Ægypto, id est, in terra Gessen, et possedit eam : auctusque est, et multiplicatus nimis.

47:27 So Israel dwelt in Egypt, that is, in the land of Gessen, and possessed it; and grew, and was multiplied exceedingly.

47:28 Et vixit in ea decem et septem annis : factique sunt omnes dies vitæ illius, centum quadraginta septem annorum.

47:28 And he lived in it seventeen years: and all the days of his life came to a hundred and forty-seven years.

47:29 Cumque appropinquare cerneret diem mortis suæ, vocavit filium suum Joseph, et dixit ad eum : Si inveni gratiam in conspectu tuo, pone manum tuam sub femore meo : et facies mihi misericordiam et veritatem, ut non sepelias me in Ægypto :

47:29 And when he saw that the day of his death drew nigh, he called his son Joseph, and said to him: If I have found favour in thy sight, put thy hand under my thigh; and thou shalt shew me this kindness and truth, not to bury me in Egypt.

47:30 sed dormiam cum patribus meis, et auferas me de terra hac, condasque in sepulchro majorum meorum. Cui respondit Joseph : Ego faciam quod jussisti.

47:30 But I will sleep with my fathers, and thou shalt take me away out of this land, and bury me in the burying place of my ancestors. And Joseph answered him: I will do what thou hast commanded.

47:31 Et ille : Jura ergo, inquit, mihi. Quo jurante, adoravit Israël Deum, conversus ad lectuli caput.

47:31 And he said: Swear then to me. And as he was swearing, Israel adored God, turning to the bed's head.

Chapter 48

48:1 His ita transactis, nuntiatum est Joseph quod ægrotaret pater suus : qui, assumptis duobus filiis Manasse et Ephraim, ire perrexit.

48:1 After these things, it was told Joseph that his father was sick; and he set out to go to him, taking his two sons Manasses and Ephraim.

48:2 Dictumque est seni : Ecce filius tuus Joseph venit ad te. Qui confortatus sedit in lectulo.

48:2 And it was told the old man: Behold thy son Joseph cometh to thee. And being strengthened, he sat on his bed.

48:3 Et ingresso ad se ait : Deus omnipotens apparuit mihi in Luza, quæ est in terra Chanaan : benedixitque mihi,

48:3 And when Joseph was come in to him, he said: God almighty appeared to me at Luza, which is in the land of Chanaan, and he blessed me,

48:4 et ait : Ego te augebo et multiplicabo, et faciam te in turbas populorum : daboque tibi terram hanc, et semini tuo post te in possessionem sempiternam.

48:4 And said: I will cause thee to increase and multiply, and I will make of thee a multitude of people: and I will give this land to thee, and to thy seed after thee for an everlasting possession.

48:5 Duo ergo filii tui, qui nati sunt tibi in terra Ægypti antequam huc venirem ad te, mei erunt : Ephraim et Manasses, sicut Ruben et Simeon reputabuntur mihi.

48:5 So thy two sons, who were born to thee in the land of Egypt before I came hither to thee, shall be mine: Ephraim and Manasses shall be reputed to me as Ruben and Simeon.

48:6 Reliquos autem quos genueris post eos, tui erunt, et nomine fratrum suorum vocabuntur in possessionibus suis.

48:6 But the rest whom thou shalt have after them, shall be thine, and shall be called by the name of their brethren in their possessions.

48:7 Mihi enim, quando veniebam de Mesopotamia, mortua est Rachel in terra Chanaan in ipso itinere, eratque vernum tempus : et ingrediebar Ephratam, et sepelivi eam juxta viam Ephratæ, quæ alio nomine appellatur Bethlehem.

48:7 For, when I came out of Mesopotamia, Rachel died from me in the land of Chanaan in the very journey, and it was spring time: and I was going to Ephrata, and I buried her near the way of Ephrata, which by another name is called Bethlehem.

48:8 Videns autem filios ejus dixit ad eum : Qui sunt isti ?

48:8 Then seeing his sons, he said to him: Who are these?

48:9 Respondit : Filii mei sunt, quos donavit mihi Deus in hoc loco. Adduc, inquit, eos ad me, ut benedicam illis.

48:9 He answered: They are my sons, whom God hath given me in this place. And he said: Bring them to me, that I may bless them.

48:10 Oculi enim Israël caligabant præ nimia senectute, et clare videre non poterat. Applicitosque ad se, deosculatus et circumplexus eos,

48:10 For Israel's eyes were dim by reason of his great age, and he could not see clearly. And when they were brought to him, he kissed and embraced them,

48:11 dixit ad filium suum : Non sum fraudatus aspectu tuo : insuper ostendit mihi Deus semen tuum.

48:11 And said to his son: I am not deprived of seeing thee; moreover God hath shewn me thy seed.

48:12 Cumque tulisset eos Joseph de gremio patris, adoravit pronus in terram.

48:12 And when Joseph had taken them from his father's lap, he bowed down with his face to the ground.

48:13 Et posuit Ephraim ad dexteram suam, id est, ad sinistram Israël : Manassen vero in sinistra sua, ad dexteram scilicet patris, applicuitque ambos ad eum.

48:13 And he set Ephraim on his right hand, that is, towards the left hand of Israel; but Manasses on his left hand, to wit, towards his father's right hand, and brought them near to him.

48:14 Qui extendens manum dexteram, posuit super caput Ephraim minoris fratris : sinistram autem super caput Manasse qui major natu erat, commutans manus.

48:14 But he, stretching forth his right hand, put it upon the head of Ephraim, the younger brother; and the left upon the head of Manasses, who was the elder, changing his hands.

48:15 Benedixitque Jacob filiis Joseph, et ait : Deus, in cujus conspectu ambulaverunt patres mei Abraham, et Isaac ; Deus qui pascit me ab adolescentia mea usque in præsentem diem :

48:15 And Jacob blessed the sons of Joseph, and said: God, in whose sight my fathers Abraham and Isaac walked, God that feedeth me from my youth until this day:

48:16 angelus, qui eruit me de cunctis malis, benedicat pueris istis : et invocetur super eos nomen meum, nomina quoque patrum meorum Abraham et Isaac, et crescant in multitudinem super terram.

48:16 The angel that delivereth me from all evils, bless these boys: and let my name be called upon them, and the names of my fathers Abraham and Isaac; and may they grow into a multitude upon the earth.

48:17 Videns autem Joseph quod posuisset pater suus dexteram manum super caput Ephraim, graviter accepit : et apprehensam manum patris levare conatus est de capite Ephraim, et transferre super caput Manasse.

48:17 And Joseph seeing that his father had put his right hand upon the head of Ephraim, was much displeased: and taking his father's hand, he tried to lift it from Ephraim's head, and to remove it to the head of Manasses.

48:18 Dixitque ad patrem : Non ita convenit, pater : quia hic est primogenitus, pone dexteram tuam super caput ejus.

48:18 And he said to his father: It should not be so, my father; for this is the firstborn, put thy right hand upon his head.

48:19 Qui renuens, ait : Scio, fili mi, scio : et iste quidem erit in populos, et multiplicabitur : sed frater ejus minor, major erit illo : et semen illius crescet in gentes.

48:19 But he refusing, said: I know, my son, I know: and this also shall become a people, and shall be multiplied; but his younger brother shall be greater than he; and his seed shall grow into nations.

48:20 Benedixitque eis in tempore illo, dicens : In te benedicetur Israël, atque dicetur : Faciat tibi Deus sicut Ephraim, et sicut Manasse. Constituitque Ephraim ante Manassen.

48:20 And he blessed them at that time, saying: In thee shall Israel be blessed, and it shall be said: God do to thee as to Ephraim, and as to Manasses. And he set Ephraim before Manasses.

48:21 Et ait ad Joseph filium suum : En ego morior, et erit Deus vobiscum, reducetque vos ad terram patrum vestrorum.

48:21 And he said to Joseph, his son: Behold I die, and God will be with you, and will bring you back into the land of your fathers.

48:22 Do tibi partem unam extra fratres tuos, quam tuli de manu Amorrhæi in gladio et arcu meo.

48:22 I give thee a portion above thy brethren, which I took out of the hand of the Amorrhite with my sword and bow.

Chapter 49

49:1 Vocavit autem Jacob filios suos, et ait eis : Congregamini, ut annuntiem quæ ventura sunt vobis in diebus novissimis.

49:1 And Jacob called his sons, and said to them: Gather yourselves together, that I may tell you the things that shall befall you in the last days.

49:2 Congregamini, et audite, filii Jacob, audite Israël patrem vestrum :

49:2 Gather yourselves together, and hear, O ye sons of Jacob, hearken to Israel, your father:

49:3 Ruben, primogenitus meus, tu fortitudo mea, et principium doloris mei ; prior in donis, major in imperio.

49:3 Ruben, my firstborn, thou art my strength, and the beginning of my sorrow; excelling in gifts, greater in command.

49:4 Effusus es sicut aqua, non crescas : quia ascendisti cubile patris tui, et maculasti stratum ejus.

49:4 Thou art poured out as water, grow thou not; because thou wentest up to thy father's bed, and didst defile his couch.

49:5 Simeon et Levi fratres vasa iniquitatis bellantia.

49:5 Simeon and Levi brethren: vessels of iniquity waging war.

49:6 In consilium eorum non veniat anima mea, et in cœtu illorum non sit gloria mea : quia in furore suo occiderunt virum, et in voluntate sua suffoderunt murum.

49:6 Let not my soul go into their counsel, nor my glory be in their assembly: because in their fury they slew a man, and in their self-will they undermined a wall.

49:7 Maledictus furor eorum, quia pertinax : et indignatio eorum, quia dura : dividam eos in Jacob, et dispergam eos in Israël.

49:7 Cursed be their fury, because it was stubborn: and their wrath, because it was cruel: I will divide them in Jacob, and will scatter them in Israel.

49:8 Juda, te laudabunt fratres tui : manus tua in cervicibus inimicorum tuorum, adorabunt te filii patris tui.

49:8 Juda, thee shall thy brethren praise: thy hand shall be on the necks of thy enemies; the sons of thy father shall bow down to thee.

49:9 Catulus leonis Juda : ad prædam, fili mi, ascendisti : requiescens accubuisti ut leo, et quasi leæna : quis suscitabit eum ?

49:9 Juda is a lion's whelp: to the prey, my son, thou art gone up: resting thou hast couched as a lion, and as a lioness, who shall rouse him?

49:10 Non auferetur sceptrum de Juda, et dux de femore ejus, donec veniat qui mittendus est, et ipse erit expectatio gentium.

49:10 The sceptre shall not be taken away from Juda, nor a ruler from his thigh, till he come that is to be sent, and he shall be the expectation of nations.

49:11 Ligans ad vineam pullum suum, et ad vitem, o fili mi, asinam suam, lavabit in vino stolam suam et in sanguine uvæ pallium suum.

49:11 Tying his foal to the vineyard, and his ass, O my son, to the vine. He shall wash his robe in wine, and his garment in the blood of the grape.

49:12 Pulchriores sunt oculi ejus vino, et dentes ejus lacte candidiores.

49:12 His eyes are more beautiful than wine, and his teeth whiter than milk.

49:13 Zabulon in littore maris habitabit, et in statione navium pertingens usque ad Sidonem.

49:13 Zabulon shall dwell on the seashore, and in the road of ships, reaching as far as Sidon.

49:14 Issachar asinus fortis accubans inter terminos.

49:14 Issachar shall be a strong ass, lying down between the borders.

49:15 Vidit requiem, quod esset bona et terram, quod optima : et supposuit humerum suum ad portandum, factusque est tributis serviens.

49:15 He saw rest that it was good: and the land that it was excellent: and he bowed his shoulder to carry, and became a servant under tribute.

49:16 Dan judicabit populum suum sicut et alia tribus in Israël.

49:16 Dan shall judge his people like another tribe in Israel.

49:17 Fiat Dan coluber in via, cerastes in semita, mordens ungulas equi, ut cadat ascensor ejus retro.

49:17 Let Dan be a snake in the way, a serpent in the path, that biteth the horse's heels, that his rider may fall backward.

49:18 Salutare tuum expectabo, Domine.

49:18 I will look for thy salvation, O Lord.

49:19 Gad, accinctus præliabitur ante eum : et ipse accingetur retrorsum.

49:19 Gad, being girded, shall fight before him: and he himself shall be girded backward.

49:20 Aser, pinguis panis ejus, et præbebit delicias regibus.

49:20 Aser, his bread shall be fat, and he shall yield dainties to kings.

49:21 Nephthali, cervus emissus, et dans eloquia pulchritudinis.

49:21 Nephthali, a hart let loose, and giving words of beauty.

49:22 Filius accrescens Joseph, filius accrescens et decorus aspectu : filiæ discurrerunt super murum.

49:22 Joseph is a growing son, a growing son and comely to behold: the daughters run to and fro upon the wall;

49:23 Sed exasperaverunt eum et jurgati sunt, invideruntque illi habentes jacula.

49:23 But they that held darts, provoked him, and quarrelled with him, and envied him.

49:24 Sedit in forti arcus ejus, et dissoluta sunt vincula brachiorum et manuum illius per manus potentis Jacob : inde pastor egressus est, lapis Israël.

49:24 His bow rested upon the strong, and the bands of his arms and his hands were loosed, by the hands of the mighty one of Jacob: thence he came forth a pastor, the stone of Israel.

49:25 Deus patris tui erit adjutor tuus, et omnipotens benedicet tibi benedictionibus cæli desuper, benedictionibus abyssi jacentis deorsum, benedictionibus uberum et vulvæ.

49:25 The God of thy father shall be thy helper, and the Almighty shall bless thee with the blessings of heaven above, with the blessings of the deep that lieth beneath, with the blessings of the breasts and of the womb.

49:26 Benedictiones patris tui confortatæ sunt benedictionibus patrum ejus, donec veniret desiderium collium æternorum : fiant in capite Joseph, et in vertice Nazaræi inter fratres suos.

49:26 The blessings of thy father are strengthened with the blessings of his fathers: until the desire of the everlasting hills should come: may they be upon the head of Joseph, and upon the crown of the Nazarite among his brethren.

49:27 Benjamin lupus rapax, mane comedat prædam, et vespere dividet spolia.

49:27 Benjamin a ravenous wolf, in the morning shall eat the prey, and in the evening shall divide the spoil.

49:28 Omnes hi in tribubus Israël duodecim : hæc locutus est eis pater suus, benedixitque singulis benedictionibus propriis.

49:28 All these are the twelve tribes of Israel: these things their father spoke to them, and he blessed every one with their proper blessings.

49:29 Et præcepit eis, dicens : Ego congregor ad populum meum : sepelite me cum patribus meis in spelunca duplici quæ est in agro Ephron Hethæi,

49:29 And he charged them, saying: I am now going to be gathered to my people: bury me with my fathers in the double cave, which is in the field of Ephron the Hethite,

49:30 contra Mambre in terra Chanaan, quam emit Abraham cum agro ab Ephron Hethæo in possessionem sepulchri.

49:30 Over against Mambre, in the land of Chanaan, which Abraham bought together with the field, of Ephron the Hethite, for a possession to bury in.

49:31 Ibi sepelierunt eum, et Saram uxorem ejus : ibi sepultus est Isaac cum Rebecca conjuge sua : ibi et Lia condita jacet.

49:31 There they buried him, and Sara his wife: there was Isaac buried with Rebecca, his wife: there also Lia doth lie buried.

49:32 Finitisque mandatis quibus filios instruebat, collegit pedes suos super lectulum, et obiit : appositusque est ad populum suum.

49:32 And when he had ended the commandments, wherewith he instructed his sons, he drew up his feet upon the bed, and died: and he was gathered to his people.

Chapter 50

50:1 Quod cernens Joseph, ruit super faciem patris, flens et deosculans eum.

50:1 And when Joseph saw this, he fell upon his father's face, weeping and kissing him.

50:2 Præcepitque servis suis medicis ut aromatibus condirent patrem.

50:2 And he commanded his servants, the physicians, to embalm his father.

50:3 Quibus jussa explentibus, transierunt quadraginta dies : iste quippe mos erat cadaverum conditorum : flevitque eum Ægyptus septuaginta diebus.

50:3 And while they were fulfilling his commands, there passed forty days: for this was the manner with bodies that were embalmed, and Egypt mourned for him seventy days.

50:4 Et expleto planctus tempore, locutus est Joseph ad familiam Pharaonis : Si inveni gratiam in conspectu vestro, loquimini in auribus Pharaonis :

50:4 And the time of the mourning being expired, Joseph spoke to the family of Pharao: If I have found favour in your sight, speak in the ears of Pharao:

50:5 eo quod pater meus adjuraverit me dicens : En morior : in sepulchro meo, quod fodi mihi in terra Chanaan, sepelies me. Ascendam igitur, et sepeliam patrem meum, ac revertar.

50:5 For my father made me swear to him, saying: Behold I die; thou shalt bury me in my sepulchre which I have digged for myself in the land of Chanaan. So I will go up and bury my father, and return.

50:6 Dixitque ei Pharao : Ascende, et sepeli patrem tuum sicut adjuratus es.

50:6 And Pharao said to him: Go up and bury thy father according as he made thee swear.

50:7 Quo ascendente, ierunt cum eo omnes senes domus Pharaonis, cunctique majores natu terræ Ægypti :

50:7 So he went up, and there went with him all the ancients of Pharao's house, and all the elders of the land of Egypt.

50:8 domus Joseph cum fratribus suis, absque parvulis, et gregibus atque armentis, quæ dereliquerant in terra Gessen.

50:8 And the house of Joseph with his brethren, except their children, and their flocks and herds, which they left in the land of Gessen.

50:9 Habuit quoque in comitatu currus et equites : et facta est turba non modica.

50:9 He had also in his train chariots and horsemen: and it was a great company.

50:10 Veneruntque ad Aream Atad, quæ sita est trans Jordanem : ubi celebrantes exequias planctu magno atque vehementi impleverunt septem dies.

50:10 And they came to the threshing floor of Atad, which is situated beyond the Jordan: where celebrating the exequies with a great and vehement lamentation, they spent full seven days.

50:11 Quod cum vidissent habitatores terræ Chanaan, dixerunt : Planctus magnus est iste Ægyptiis. Et idcirco vocatum est nomen loci illius, Planctus Ægypti.

50:11 And when the inhabitants of Chanaan saw this, they said: This is a great mourning to the Egyptians. And therefore the name of that place was called, The mourning of Egypt.

50:12 Fecerunt ergo filii Jacob sicut præceperat eis :

50:12 So the sons of Jacob did as he had commanded them.

50:13 et portantes eum in terram Chanaan, sepelierunt eum in spelunca duplici, quam emerat Abraham cum agro in possessionem sepulchri ab Ephron Hethæo, contra faciem Mambre.

50:13 And carrying him into the land of Chanaan, they buried him in the double cave, which Abraham had bought together with the field for a possession of a burying place, of Ehpron, the Hethite, over against Mambre.

50:14 Reversusque est Joseph in Ægyptum cum fratribus suis, et omni comitatu, sepulto patre.

50:14 And Joseph returned into Egypt with his brethren, and all that were in his company, after he had buried his father.

50:15 Quo mortuo, timentes fratres ejus, et mutuo colloquentes : Ne forte memor sit injuriæ quam passus est, et reddat nobis omne malum quod fecimus,

50:15 Now he being dead, his brethren were afraid, and talked one with another: Lest perhaps he should remember the wrong he suffered, and requite us all the evil that we did to him.

50:16 mandaverunt ei dicentes : Pater tuus præcepit nobis antequam moreretur,

50:16 And they sent a message to him, saying: Thy father commanded us before he died,

50:17 ut hæc tibi verbis illius diceremus : Obsecro ut obliviscaris sceleris fratrum tuorum, et peccati atque malitiæ quam exercuerunt in te : nos quoque oramus ut servis Dei patris tui dimittas iniquitatem hanc. Quibus auditis flevit Joseph.

50:17 That we should say thus much to thee from him: I beseech thee to forget the wickedness of thy brethren, and the sin and malice they practised against thee: we also pray thee, to forgive the servants of the God of thy father this wickedness. And when Joseph heard this, he wept.

50:18 Veneruntque ad eum fratres sui : et proni adorantes in terram, dixerunt : Servi tui sumus.

50:18 And his brethren came to him; and worshipping prostrate on the ground, they said: We are thy servants.

50:19 Quibus ille respondit : Nolite timere : num Dei possumus resistere voluntati ?

50:19 And he answered them: Fear not: can we resist the will of God?

50:20 Vos cogitastis de me malum : sed Deus vertit illud in bonum, ut exaltaret me, sicut in præsentiarum cernitis, et salvos faceret multos populos.

50:20 You thought evil against me: but God turned it into good, that he might exalt me, as at present you see, and might save many people.

50:21 Nolite timere : ego pascam vos et parvulos vestros : consolatusque est eos, et blande ac leniter est locutus.

50:21 Fear not: I will feed you and your children. And he comforted them, and spoke gently and mildly.

50:22 Et habitavit in Ægypto cum omni domo patris sui : vixitque centum decem annis. Et vidit Ephraim filios usque ad tertiam generationem. Filii quoque Machir filii Manasse nati sunt in genibus Joseph.

50:22 And he dwelt in Egypt with all his father's house; and lived a hundred and ten years. And he saw the children of Ephraim to the third generation. The children also of Machir, the sons of Manasses, were born on Joseph's knees.

50:23 Quibus transactis, locutus est fratribus suis : Post mortem meam Deus visitabit vos, et ascendere vos faciet de terra ista ad terram quam juravit Abraham, Isaac et Jacob.

50:23 After which he told his brethren: God will visit you after my death, and will make you go up out of this land, to the land which he swore to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

50:24 Cumque adjurasset eos atque dixisset : Deus visitabit vos, asportate ossa mea vobiscum de loco isto :

50:24 And he made them swear to him, saying: God will visit you, carry my bones with you out of this place:

50:25 mortuus est, expletis centum decem vitæ suæ annis. Et conditus aromatibus, repositus est in loculo in Ægypto.

50:25 And he died, being a hundred and ten years old. And being embalmed, he was laid in a coffin in Egypt.

Exodus

Chapter 1

1:1 Hæc sunt nomina filiorum Israël qui ingressi sunt in Ægyptum cum Jacob : singuli cum domibus suis introierunt :

1:1 These are the names of the children of Israel, that went into Egypt with Jacob: they went in every man with his household:

1:2 Ruben, Simeon, Levi, Judas,

1:2 Ruben, Simeon, Levi, Juda,

1:3 Issachar, Zabulon et Benjamin,

1:3 Issachar, Zabulon, and Benjamin,

1:4 Dan et Nephthali, Gad et Aser.

1:4 Dan, and Nephthali, Gad and Aser.

1:5 Erant igitur omnes animæ eorum qui egressi sunt de femore Jacob, septuaginta : Joseph autem in Ægypto erat.

1:5 And all the souls that came out of Jacob's thigh, were seventy: but Joseph was in Egypt.

1:6 Quo mortuo, et universis fratribus ejus, omnique cognatione illa,

1:6 After he was dead, and all his brethren, and all that generation,

1:7 filii Israël creverunt, et quasi germinantes multiplicati sunt : ac roborati nimis, impleverunt terram.

1:7 The children of Israel increased, and sprung up into multitudes, and growing exceedingly strong they filled the land.

1:8 Surrexit interea rex novus super Ægyptum, qui ignorabat Joseph.

1:8 In the mean time there arose a new king over Egypt, that knew not Joseph:

1:9 Et ait ad populum suum : Ecce, populus filiorum Israël multus, et fortior nobis est.

1:9 And he said to his people: Behold the people of the children of Israel are numerous and stronger than we.

1:10 Venite, sapienter opprimamus eum, ne forte multiplicetur : et si ingruerit contra nos bellum, addatur inimicis nostris, expugnatisque nobis egrediatur de terra.

1:10 Come let us wisely oppress them, lest they multiply: and if any war shall rise against us, join with our enemies, and having overcome us, depart out of the land.

1:11 Præposuit itaque eis magistros operum, ut affligerent eos oneribus : ædificaveruntque urbes tabernaculorum Pharaoni, Phithom et Ramesses.

1:11 Therefore he set over them masters of the works, to afflict them with burdens: and they built for Pharao cities of tabernacles, Phithom, and Ramesses.

1:12 Quantoque opprimebant eos, tanto magis multiplicabantur, et crescebant :

1:12 But the more they oppressed them, the more they were multiplied and increased.

1:13 oderantque filios Israël Ægyptii, et affligebant illudentes eis,

1:13 And the Egyptians hated the children of Israel, and afflicted them and mocked them:

1:14 atque ad amaritudinem perducebant vitam eorum operibus duris luti et lateris, omnique famulatu, quo in terræ operibus premebantur.

1:14 And they made their life bitter with hard works in clay and brick, and with all manner of service, wherewith they were overcharged in the works of the earth.

1:15 Dixit autem rex Ægypti obstetricibus Hebræorum, quarum una vocabatur Sephora, altera Phua,

1:15 And the king of Egypt spoke to the midwives of the Hebrews: of whom one was called Sephora, the other Phua,

1:16 præcipiens eis : Quando obstetricabitis Hebræas, et partus tempus advenerit : si masculus fuerit, interficite eum : si femina, reservate.

1:16 Commanding them: When you shall do the office of midwives to the Hebrew women, and the time of delivery is come: if it be a man child, kill it: if a woman, keep it alive.

1:17 Timuerunt autem obstetrices Deum, et non fecerunt juxta præceptum regis Ægypti, sed conservabant mares.

1:17 But the midwives feared God, and did not do as the king of Egypt had commanded, but saved the men children.

1:18 Quibus ad se accersitis, rex ait : Quidnam est hoc quod facere voluistis, ut pueros servaretis ?

1:18 And the king called for them and said: What is it that you meant to do, that you would save the men children?

1:19 Quæ responderunt : Non sunt Hebreæ sicut ægyptiæ mulieres : ipsæ enim obstetricandi habent scientiam, et priusquam veniamus ad eas, pariunt.

1:19 They answered: The Hebrew women are not as the Egyptian women: for they themselves are skilful in the office of a midwife; and they are delivered before we come to them.

1:20 Bene ergo fecit Deus obstetricibus : et crevit populus, confortatusque est nimis.

1:20 Therefore God dealt well with the midwives: and the people multiplied and grew exceedingly strong.

1:21 Et quia timuerunt obstetrices Deum, ædificavit eis domos.

1:21 And because the midwives feared God, he built them houses.

1:22 Præcepit ergo Pharao omni populo suo, dicens : Quidquid masculini sexus natum fuerit, in flumen projicite : quidquid feminini, reservate.

1:22 Pharao therefore charged all his people, saying: Whatsoever shall be born of the male sex, ye shall cast into the river: whatsoever of the female, ye shall save alive.

Chapter 2

2:1 Egressus est post hæc vir de domo Levi : et accepit uxorem stirpis suæ.

2:1 After this there went a man of the house of Levi; and took a wife of his own kindred.

2:2 Quæ concepit, et peperit filium : et videns eum elegantem, abscondit tribus mensibus.

2:2 And she conceived, and bore a son: and seeing him a goodly child, hid him three months.

2:3 Cumque jam celare non posset, sumpsit fiscellam scirpeam, et linivit eam bitumine ac pice : posuitque intus infantulum, et exposuit eum in carecto ripæ fluminis,

2:3 And when she could hide him no longer, she took a basket made of bulrushes, and daubed it with slime and pitch: and put the little babe therein, and laid him in the sedges by the river's brink,

2:4 stante procul sorore ejus, et considerante eventum rei.

2:4 His sister standing afar off, and taking notice what would be done.

2:5 Ecce autem descendebat filia Pharaonis ut lavaretur in flumine : et puellæ ejus gradiebantur per crepidinem alvei. Quæ cum vidisset fiscellam in papyrione, misit unam e famulabus suis : et allatam

2:5 And behold the daughter of Pharao came down to wash herself in the river: and her maids walked by the river's brink. And when she saw the basket in the sedges she sent one of her maids for it: and when it was brought,

2:6 aperiens, cernensque in ea parvulum vagientem, miserta ejus, ait : De infantibus Hebræorum est hic.

2:6 She opened it, and seeing within it an infant crying, having compassion on it, she said: This is one of the babes of the Hebrews.

2:7 Cui soror pueri : Vis, inquit, ut vadam, et vocem tibi mulierem hebræam, quæ nutrire possit infantulum ?

2:7 And the child's sister said to her: Shall I go, and call to thee a Hebrew woman, to nurse the babe?

2:8 Respondit : Vade. Perrexit puella et vocavit matrem suam.

2:8 She answered: Go. The maid went and called her mother.

2:9 Ad quam locuta filia Pharaonis : Accipe, ait, puerum istum, et nutri mihi : ego dabo tibi mercedem tuam. Suscepit mulier, et nutrivit puerum : adultumque tradidit filiæ Pharaonis.

2:9 And Pharao's daughter said to her: Take this child, and nurse him for me: I will give thee thy wages. The woman took and nursed the child: and when he was grown up, she delivered him to Pharao's daughter.

2:10 Quem illa adoptavit in locum filii, vocavitque nomen ejus Moyses, dicens : Quia de aqua tuli eum.

2:10 And she adopted him for a son, and called him Moses, saying: Because I took him out of the water.

2:11 In diebus illis postquam creverat Moyses, egressus est ad fratres suos : viditque afflictionem eorum, et virum ægyptium percutientem quemdam de Hebræis fratribus suis.

2:11 In those days, after Moses was grown up, he went out to his brethren: and saw their affliction, and an Egyptian striking one of the Hebrews, his brethren.

2:12 Cumque circumspexisset huc atque illuc, et nullum adesse vidisset, percussum Ægyptium abscondit sabulo.

2:12 And when he had looked about this way and that way, and saw no one there, he slew the Egyptian and hid him in the sand.

2:13 Et egressus die altero conspexit duos Hebræos rixantes : dixitque ei qui faciebat injuriam : Quare percutis proximum tuum ?

2:13 And going out the next day, he saw two Hebrews quarrelling: and he said to him that did the wrong: Why strikest thou thy neighbour?

2:14 Qui respondit : Quis te constituit principem et judicem super nos ? num occidere me tu vis, sicut heri occidisti Ægyptium ? Timuit Moyses, et ait : Quomodo palam factum est verbum istud ?

2:14 But he answered: Who hath appointed thee prince and judge over us? wilt thou kill me, as thou didst yesterday kill the Egyptian? Moses feared, and said: How is this come to be known?

2:15 Audivitque Pharao sermonem hunc, et quærebat occidere Moysen : qui fugiens de conspectu ejus, moratus est in terra Madian, et sedit juxta puteum.

2:15 And Pharao heard of this word, and sought to kill Moses: but he fled from his sight, and abode in the land of Madian, and he sat down by a well.

2:16 Erant autem sacerdoti Madian septem filiæ, quæ venerunt ad hauriendam aquam : et impletis canalibus adaquare cupiebant greges patris sui.

2:16 And the priest of Madian had seven daughters, who came to draw water: and when the troughs were filled, desired to water their father's flocks.

2:17 Supervenere pastores, et ejecerunt eas : surrexitque Moyses, et defensis puellis, adaquavit oves earum.

2:17 And the shepherds came and drove them away: and Moses arose, and defending the maids, watered their sheep.

2:18 Quæ cum revertissent ad Raguel patrem suum, dixit ad eas : Cur velocius venistis solito ?

2:18 And when they returned to Raguel their father, he said to them: Why are ye come sooner than usual?

2:19 Responderunt : Vir ægyptius liberavit nos de manu pastorum : insuper et hausit aquam nobiscum, potumque dedit ovibus.

2:19 They answered: A man of Egypt delivered us from the hands of the shepherds: and he drew water also with us, and gave the sheep to drink.

2:20 At ille : Ubi est ? inquit : quare dimisistis hominem ? vocate eum ut comedat panem.

2:20 But he said: Where is he? why have you let the man go? call him that he may eat bread.

2:21 Juravit ergo Moyses quod habitaret cum eo. Accepitque Sephoram filiam ejus uxorem :

2:21 And Moses swore that he would dwell with him. And he took Sephora his daughter to wife:

2:22 quæ peperit ei filium, quem vocavit Gersam, dicens : Advena fui in terra aliena. Alterum vero peperit, quem vocavit Eliezer, dicens : Deus enim patris mei adjutor meus eripuit me de manu Pharaonis.

2:22 And she bore him a son, whom he called Gersam, saying: I have been a stranger in a foreign country. And she bore another, whom he called Eliezer, saying: For the God of my father, my helper, hath delivered me out of the hand of Pharao.

2:23 Post multum vero tempore mortuus est rex Ægypti : et ingemiscentes filii Israël, propter opera vociferati sunt : ascenditque clamor eorum ad Deum ab operibus.

2:23 Now after a long time the king of Egypt died: and the children of Israel groaning, cried out because of the works: and their cry went up unto God from the works.

2:24 Et audivit gemitum eorum, ac recordatus est fœderis quod pepigit cum Abraham, Isaac et Jacob.

2:24 And he heard their groaning, and remembered the covenant which he made with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

2:25 Et respexit Dominus filios Israël et cognovit eos.

2:25 And the Lord looked upon the children of Israel, and he knew them.

Chapter 3

3:1 Moyses autem pascebat oves Jethro soceri sui sacerdotis Madian : cumque minasset gregem ad interiora deserti, venit ad montem Dei Horeb.

3:1 Now Moses fed the sheep of Jethro, his father in law, the priest of Madian: and he drove the flock to the inner parts of the desert, and came to the mountain of God, Horeb.

3:2 Apparuitque ei Dominus in flamma ignis de medio rubi : et videbat quod rubus arderet, et non combureretur.

3:2 And the Lord appeared to him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush: and he saw that the bush was on fire, and was not burnt.

3:3 Dixit ergo Moyses : Vadam, et videbo visionem hanc magnam, quare non comburatur rubus.

3:3 And Moses said: I will go, and see this great sight, why the bush is not burnt.

3:4 Cernens autem Dominus quod pergeret ad videndum, vocavit eum de medio rubi, et ait : Moyses, Moyses. Qui respondit : Adsum.

3:4 And when the Lord saw that he went forward to see, he called to him out of the midst of the bush. and said: Moses, Moses. And he answered: Here I am.

3:5 At ille : Ne appropies, inquit, huc : solve calceamentum de pedibus tuis : locus enim, in quo stas, terra sancta est.

3:5 And he said: Come not nigh hither, put off the shoes from thy feet; for the place, whereon thou standest, is holy ground.

3:6 Et ait : Ego sum Deus patris tui, Deus Abraham, Deus Isaac et Deus Jacob. Abscondit Moyses faciem suam : non enim audebat aspicere contra Deum.

3:6 And he said: I am the God of thy father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. Moses hid his face: for he durst not look at God.

3:7 Cui ait Dominus : Vidi afflictionem populi mei in Ægypto, et clamorem ejus audivi propter duritiam eorum qui præsunt operibus :

3:7 And the Lord said to him: I have seen the affliction of my people in Egypt, and I have heard their cry because of the rigour of them that are over the works;

3:8 et sciens dolorem ejus, descendi ut liberem eum de manibus Ægyptiorum, et educam de terra illa in terram bonam, et spatiosam, in terram quæ fluit lacte et melle, ad loca Chananæi et Hethæi, et Amorrhæi, et Pherezæi, et Hevæi, et Jebusæi.

3:8 And knowing their sorrow, I am come down to deliver them out of the hands of the Egyptians, and to bring them out of that land into a good and spacious land, into a land that floweth with milk and honey, to the places of the Chanaanite, and Hethite, and Amorrhite, and Pherezite, and Hevite, and Jebusite.

3:9 Clamor ergo filiorum Israël venit ad me : vidique afflictionem eorum, qua ab Ægyptiis opprimuntur.

3:9 For the cry of the children of Israel is come unto me: and I have seen their affliction, wherewith they are oppressed by the Egyptians.

3:10 Sed veni, et mittam te ad Pharaonem, ut educas populum meum, filios Israël, de Ægypto.

3:10 But come, and I will send thee to Pharao, that thou mayst bring forth my people, the children of Israel, out of Egypt.

3:11 Dixitque Moyses ad Deum : Quis sum ego ut vadam ad Pharaonem, et educam filios Israël de Ægypto ?

3:11 And Moses said to God: Who am I that I should go to Pharao, and should bring forth the children of Israel out of Egypt?

3:12 Qui dixit ei : Ego ero tecum : et hoc habebis signum, quod miserim te : cum eduxeris populum meum de Ægypto, immolabis Deo super montem istum.

3:12 And he said to him: I will be with thee; and this thou shalt have for a sign that I have sent thee: When thou shalt have brought my people out of Egypt, thou shalt offer sacrifice to God upon this mountain.

3:13 Ait Moyses ad Deum : Ecce ego vadam ad filios Israël, et dicam eis : Deus patrum vestrorum misit me ad vos. Si dixerint mihi : Quod est nomen ejus ? quid dicam eis ?

3:13 Moses said to God: Lo, I shall go to the children of Israel, and say to them: The God of your fathers hath sent me to you. If they shall say to me: What is his name? What shall I say to them?

3:14 Dixit Deus ad Moysen : Ego sum qui sum. Ait : Sic dices filiis Israël : Qui est, misit me ad vos.

3:14 God said to Moses: I AM WHO AM. He said: Thus shalt thou say to the children of Israel: HE WHO IS, hath sent me to you.

3:15 Dixitque iterum Deus ad Moysen : Hæc dices filiis Israël : Dominus Deus patrum vestrorum, Deus Abraham, Deus Isaac et Deus Jacob, misit me ad vos : hoc nomen mihi est in æternum, et hoc memoriale meum in generationem et generationem.

3:15 And God said again to Moses: Thus shalt thou say to the children of Israel: The Lord God of your fathers the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob hath sent me to you; this is my name for ever, and this is my memorial unto all generations.

3:16 Vade, et congrega seniores Israël, et dices ad eos : Dominus Deus patrum vestrorum apparuit mihi, Deus Abraham, Deus Isaac et Deus Jacob, dicens : Visitans visitavi vos : et vidi omnia quæ acciderunt vobis in Ægypto.

3:16 Go and gather together the ancients of Israel, and thou shalt say to them: The Lord God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath appeared to me, saying: Visiting I have visited you; and I have seen all that hath befallen you in Egypt.

3:17 Et dixi ut educam vos de afflictione Ægypti in terram Chananæi, et Hethæi, et Amorrhæi, et Pherezæi, et Hevæi, et Jebusæi, ad terram fluentem lacte et melle.

3:17 And I have said the word to bring you forth out of the affliction of Egypt, into the land of the Chanaanite, and Hethite, and Amorrhite, and Pherezite, and Hevite, and Jebusite, to a land that floweth with milk and honey.

3:18 Et audient vocem tuam : ingredierisque tu, et seniores Israël, ad regem Ægypti, et dices ad eum : Dominus Deus Hebræorum vocavit nos : ibimus viam trium dierum in solitudinem, ut immolemus Domino Deo nostro.

3:18 And they shall hear thy voice; and thou shalt go in, thou and the ancients of Israel, to the king of Egypt, and thou shalt say to him: The Lord God of the Hebrews hath called us; we will go three days' journey into the wilderness, to sacrifice unto the Lord our God.

3:19 Sed ego scio quod non dimittet vos rex Ægypti ut eatis nisi per manum validam.

3:19 But I know that the king of Egypt will not let you go, but by a mighty hand.

3:20 Extendam enim manum meam, et percutiam Ægyptum in cunctis mirabilibus meis, quæ facturus sum in medio eorum : post hæc dimittet vos.

3:20 For I will stretch forth my hand, and will strike Egypt with all my wonders which I will do in the midst of them: after these he will let you go.

3:21 Daboque gratiam populo huic coram Ægyptiis : et cum egrediemini, non exibitis vacui :

3:21 And I will give favour to this people, in the sight of the Egyptians: and when you go forth, you shall not depart empty:

3:22 sed postulabit mulier a vicina sua et ab hospita sua, vasa argentea et aurea, ac vestes : ponetisque eas super filios et filias vestras, et spoliabitis Ægyptum.

3:22 But every woman shall ask of her neighbour, and of her that is in her house, vessels of silver and of gold, and raiment: and you shall put them on your sons and daughters, and shall spoil Egypt.

Chapter 4

4:1 Respondens Moyses ait : Non credent mihi, neque audient vocem meam, sed dicent : Non apparuit tibi Dominus.

4:1 Moses answered, and said: They will not believe me, nor hear my voice, but they will say: The Lord hath not appeared to thee.

4:2 Dixit ergo ad eum : Quid est quod tenes in manu tua ? Respondit : Virga.

4:2 Then he said to him: What is that thou holdest in thy hand? He answered: A rod.

4:3 Dixitque Dominus : Projice eam in terram. Projecit, et versa est in colubrum, ita ut fugeret Moyses.

4:3 And the Lord said: Cast it down upon the ground. He cast it down, and it was turned into a serpent, so that Moses fled from it.

4:4 Dixitque Dominus : Extende manum tuam, et apprehende caudam ejus. Extendit, et tenuit, versaque est in virgam.

4:4 And the Lord said: Put out thy hand, and take it by the tail. He put forth his hand, and took hold of it, and it was turned into a rod.

4:5 Ut credant, inquit, quod apparuerit tibi Dominus Deus patrum suorum, Deus Abraham, Deus Isaac et Deus Jacob.

4:5 That they may believe, saith he, that the Lord God of their fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath appeared to thee.

4:6 Dixitque Dominus rursum : Mitte manum tuam in sinum tuum. Quam cum misisset in sinum, protulit leprosam instar nivis.

4:6 And the Lord said again: Put thy hand into thy bosom. And when he had put it into his bosom, he brought it forth leprous as snow.

4:7 Retrahe, ait, manum tuam in sinum tuum. Retraxit, et protulit iterum, et erat similis carni reliquæ.

4:7 And he said: Put back thy hand into thy bosom. He put it back, and brought it out again, and it was like the other flesh.

4:8 Si non crediderint, inquit, tibi, neque audierint sermonem signi prioris, credent verbo signi sequentis.

4:8 If they will not believe thee, saith he, nor hear the voice of the former sign, they will believe the word of the latter sign.

4:9 Quod si nec duobus quidem his signis crediderint, neque audierint vocem tuam : sume aquam fluminis, et effunde eam super aridam, et quidquid hauseris de fluvio, vertetur in sanguinem.

4:9 But if they will not even believe these two signs, nor hear thy voice: take of the river water, and pour it out upon the dry land, and whatsoever thou drawest out of the river, shall be turned into blood.

4:10 Ait Moyses : Obsecro, Domine, non sum eloquens ab heri et nudiustertius : et ex quo locutus es ad servum tuum, impeditioris et tardioris linguæ sum.

4:10 Moses said: I beseech thee, Lord, I am not eloquent from yesterday and the day before; and since thou hast spoken to thy servant, I have more impediment and slowness of tongue.

4:11 Dixit Dominus ad eum : Quis fecit os hominis ? aut quis fabricatus est mutum et surdum, videntem et cæcum ? nonne ego ?

4:11 The Lord said to him: Who made man's mouth? or who made the dumb and the deaf, the seeing and the blind? did not I?

4:12 Perge, igitur, et ego ero in ore tuo : doceboque te quid loquaris.

4:12 Go therefore, and I will be in thy mouth; and I will teach thee what thou shalt speak.

4:13 At ille : Obsecro, inquit, Domine, mitte quem missurus es.

4:13 But he said: I beseech thee, Lord, send whom thou wilt send.

4:14 Iratus Dominus in Moysen, ait : Aaron frater tuus Levites, scio quod eloquens sit : ecce ipse egreditur in occursum tuum, vidensque te lætabitur corde.

4:14 The Lord being angry at Moses, said: Aaron the Levite is thy brother, I know that he is eloquent: behold he cometh forth to meet thee, and seeing thee, shall be glad at heart.

4:15 Loquere ad eum, et pone verba mea in ore ejus : et ego ero in ore tuo, et in ore illius, et ostendam vobis quid agere debeatis.

4:15 Speak to him, and put my words in his mouth: and I will be in thy mouth, and in his month, and will shew you what you must do.

4:16 Ipse loquetur pro te ad populum, et erit os tuum : tu autem eris ei in his quæ ad Deum pertinent.

4:16 He shall speak in thy stead to the people, and shall be thy mouth: but thou shalt be to him in those things that pertain to God.

4:17 Virgam quoque hanc sume in manu tua, in qua facturus es signa.

4:17 And take this rod in thy hand. wherewith thou shalt do the signs.

4:18 Abiit Moyses, et reversus est ad Jethro socerum suum, dixitque ei : Vadam et revertar ad fratres meos in Ægyptum, ut videam si adhuc vivant. Cui ait Jethro : Vade in pace.

4:18 Moses went his way, and returned to Jethro his father in law, and said to him; I will go and return to my brethren into Egypt, that I may see if they be yet alive. And Jethro said to him: Go in peace.

4:19 Dixit ergo Dominus ad Moysen in Madian : Vade, et revertere in Ægyptum, mortui sunt enim omnes qui quærebant animam tuam.

4:19 And the Lord said to Moses, in Madian: Go, and return into Egypt; for they are all dead that sought thy life.

4:20 Tulit ergo Moyses uxorem suam, et filios suos, et imposuit eos super asinum : reversusque est in Ægyptum, portans virgam Dei in manu sua.

4:20 Moses therefore took his wife, and his sons, and set them upon an ass; and returned into Egypt, carrying the rod of God in his hand.

4:21 Dixitque ei Dominus revertenti in Ægyptum : Vide ut omnia ostenta quæ posui in manu tua, facias coram Pharaone : ego indurabo cor ejus, et non dimittet populum.

4:21 And the Lord said to him as he was returning into Egypt: See that thou do all the wonders before Pharao, which I have put in thy hand: I shall harden his heart, and he will not let the people go.

4:22 Dicesque ad eum : Hæc dicit Dominus : Filius meus primogenitus Israël.

4:22 And thou shalt say to him: Thus saith the Lord: Israel is my son, my firstborn.

4:23 Dixi tibi : Dimitte filium meum ut serviat mihi ; et noluisti dimittere eum : ecce ego interficiam filium tuum primogenitum.

4:23 I have said to thee: Let my son go, that he may serve me, and thou wouldst not let him go: behold I will kill thy son, thy firstborn.

4:24 Cumque esset in itinere, in diversorio occurrit ei Dominus, et volebat occidere eum.

4:24 And when he was in his journey, in the inn, the Lord met him, and would have killed him.

4:25 Tulit idcirco Sephora acutissimam petram, et circumcidit præputium filii sui, tetigitque pedes ejus, et ait : Sponsus sanguinum tu mihi es.

4:25 Immediately Sephora took a very sharp stone, and circumcised the foreskin of her son, and touched his feet, and said: A bloody spouse art thou to me.

4:26 Et dimisit eum postquam dixerat : Sponsus sanguinum ob circumcisionem.

4:26 And he let him go after she had said: A bloody spouse art thou to me, because of the circumcision.

4:27 Dixit autem Dominus ad Aaron : Vade in occursum Moysi in desertum. Qui perrexit obviam ei in montem Dei, et osculatus est eum.

4:27 And the Lord said to Aaron: Go into the desert to meet Moses. And he went forth to meet him in the mountain of God, and kissed him.

4:28 Narravitque Moyses Aaron omnia verba Domini quibus miserat eum, et signa quæ mandaverat.

4:28 And Moses told Aaron all the words of the Lord, by which he had sent him, and the signs that he had commanded.

4:29 Veneruntque simul, et congregaverunt cunctos seniores filiorum Israël.

4:29 And they came together, and they assembled all the ancients of the children of Israel.

4:30 Locutusque est Aaron omnia verba quæ dixerat Dominus ad Moysen : et fecit signa coram populo,

4:30 And Aaron spoke all the words which the Lord had said to Moses: and he wrought the signs before the people.

4:31 et credidit populus. Audieruntque quod visitasset Dominus filios Israël, et respexisset afflictionem illorum : et proni adoraverunt.

4:31 And the people believed. And they heard that the Lord had visited the children of Israel, and that he had looked upon their affliction: and falling down they adored.

Chapter 5

5:1 Post hæc ingressi sunt Moyses et Aaron, et dixerunt Pharaoni : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus Israël : Dimitte populum meum ut sacrificet mihi in deserto.

5:1 After these things, Moses and Aaron went in, and said to Pharao: Thus saith the Lord God of Israel: Let my people go, that they may sacrifice to me in the desert.

5:2 At ille respondit : Quis est Dominus, ut audiam vocem ejus, et dimittam Israël ? nescio Dominum, et Israël non dimittam.

5:2 But he answered: Who is the Lord, that I should hear his voice, and let Israel go? I know not the Lord, neither will I let Israel go.

5:3 Dixeruntque : Deus Hebræorum vocavit nos, ut eamus viam trium dierum in solitudinem, et sacrificemus Domino Deo nostro : ne forte accidat nobis pestis aut gladius.

5:3 And they said: The God of the Hebrews hath called us, to go three days' journey into the wilderness, and to sacrifice to the Lord our God; lest a pestilence or the sword fall upon us.

5:4 Ait ad eos rex Ægypti : Quare Moyses et Aaron sollicitatis populum ab operibus suis ? ite ad onera vestra.

5:4 The king of Egypt said to them: Why do you Moses and Aaron draw off the people from their works? Get you gone to your burdens.

5:5 Dixitque Pharao : Multus est populus terræ : videtis quod turba succreverit : quanto magis si dederitis eis requiem ab operibus ?

5:5 And Pharao said: The people of the land are numerous; you see that the multitude is increased; how much more if you give them rest from their works?

5:6 Præcepit ergo in die illo præfectis operum et exactoribus populi, dicens :

5:6 Therefore he commanded the same day the overseers of the works, and the task-masters of the people, saying:

5:7 Nequaquam ultra dabitis paleas populo ad conficiendos lateres, sicut prius : sed ipsi vadant, et colligant stipulas.

5:7 You shall give straw no more to the people to make brick, as before; but let them go and gather straw.

5:8 Et mensuram laterum, quam prius faciebant, imponetis super eos, nec minuetis quidquam : vacant enim, et idcirco vociferantur, dicentes : Eamus, et sacrificemus Deo nostro.

5:8 And you shall lay upon them the task of bricks, which they did before; neither shall you diminish any thing thereof, for they are idle, and therefore they cry. saying: Let us go and sacrifice to our God.

5:9 Opprimantur operibus, et expleant ea : ut non acquiescant verbis mendacibus.

5:9 Let them be oppressed with works, and let them fulfil them; that they may not regard lying words.

5:10 Igitur egressi præfecti operum et exactores ad populum, dixerunt : Sic dicit Pharao : Non do vobis paleas :

5:10 And the overseers of the works, and the taskmasters, went out and said to the people: Thus saith Pharao: I allow you no straw;

5:11 ite, et colligite sicubi invenire poteritis, nec minuetur quidquam de opere vestro.

5:11 Go, and gather it where you can find it; neither shall any thing of your work be diminished.

5:12 Dispersusque est populus per omnem terram Ægypti ad colligendas paleas.

5:12 And the people was scattered through all the land of Egypt to gather straw.

5:13 Præfecti quoque operum instabant, dicentes : Complete opus vestrum quotidie, ut prius facere solebatis quando dabantur vobis paleæ.

5:13 And the overseers of the works pressed them, saying: Fulfil your work every day, as before ye were wont to do, when straw was given you.

5:14 Flagellatique sunt qui præerant operibus filiorum Israël, ab exactoribus Pharaonis, dicentibus : Quare non impletis mensuram laterum sicut prius, nec heri, nec hodie ?

5:14 And they that were over the works of the children of Israel, were scourged by Pharao's taskmasters, saying: Why have you not made up the task of bricks, both yesterday and to day, as before?

5:15 Veneruntque præpositi filiorum Israël, et vociferati sunt ad Pharaonem dicentes : Cur ita agis contra servos tuos ?

5:15 And the officers of the children of Israel came, and cried out to Pharao, saying: Why dealest thou so with thy servants?

5:16 paleæ non dantur nobis, et lateres similiter imperantur : en famuli tui flagellis cædimur, et injuste agitur contra populum tuum.

5:16 Straw is not given us, and bricks are required of us as before; behold we, thy servants, are beaten with whips, and thy people is unjustly dealt withal.

5:17 Qui ait : Vacatis otio, et idcirco dicitis : Eamus, et sacrificemus Domino.

5:17 And he said: You are idle, and therefore you say: Let us go and sacrifice to the Lord.

5:18 Ite ergo, et operamini : paleæ non dabuntur vobis, et reddetis consuetum numerum laterum.

5:18 Go therefore and work: straw shall not be given you, and you shall deliver the accustomed number of bricks.

5:19 Videbantque se præpositi filiorum Israël in malo, eo quod diceretur eis : Non minuetur quidquam de lateribus per singulos dies.

5:19 And the officers of the children of Israel saw that they were in evil case, because it was said to them: There shall not a whit be diminished of the bricks for every day.

5:20 Occurreruntque Moysi et Aaron, qui stabant ex adverso, egredientibus a Pharaone :

5:20 And they met Moses and Aaron, who stood over against them as they came out from Pharao:

5:21 et dixerunt ad eos : Videat Dominus et judicet, quoniam fœtere fecistis odorem nostrum coram Pharaone et servis ejus, et præbuistis ei gladium, ut occideret nos.

5:21 And they said to them: The Lord see and judge, because you have, made our savour to stink before Pharao and his servants, and you have given him a sword, to kill us.

5:22 Reversusque est Moyses ad Dominum, et ait : Domine, cur afflixisti populum istum ? quare misisti me ?

5:22 And Moses returned to the Lord, and said: Lord, why hast thou afflicted this people? wherefore hast thou sent me?

5:23 ex eo enim quo ingressus sum ad Pharaonem ut loquerer in nomine tuo, afflixit populum tuum : et non liberasti eos.

5:23 For since the time that I went in to Pharao to speak in thy name, he hath afflicted thy people: and thou hast not delivered them.

Chapter 6

6:1 Dixitque Dominus ad Moysen : Nunc videbis quæ facturus sim Pharaoni : per manum enim fortem dimittet eos, et in manu robusta ejiciet illos de terra sua.

6:1 And the Lord said to Moses: Now thou shalt see what I will do to Pharao: for by a mighty hand shall he let them go, and with a strong hand shall he cast them out of his land.

6:2 Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen dicens : Ego Dominus

6:2 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: I am the Lord

6:3 qui apparui Abraham, Isaac et Jacob in Deo omnipotente : et nomen meum Adonai non indicavi eis.

6:3 That appeared to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, by the name of God Almighty: and my name ADONAI I did not shew them.

6:4 Pepigique fœdus cum eis, ut darem eis terram Chanaan, terram peregrinationis eorum, in qua fuerunt advenæ.

6:4 And I made a covenant with them, to give them the land of Chanaan, the land of their pilgrimage wherein they were strangers.

6:5 Ego audivi gemitum filiorum Israël, quo Ægyptii oppresserunt eos : et recordatus sum pacti mei.

6:5 I have heard the groaning of the children of Israel, wherewith the Egyptians have oppressed them: and I have remembered my covenant.

6:6 Ideo dic filiis Israël : Ego Dominus qui educam vos de ergastulo Ægyptiorum, et eruam de servitute, ac redimam in brachio excelso et judiciis magnis.

6:6 Therefore say to the children of Israel: I am the Lord who will bring you out from the work-prison of the Egyptians, and will deliver you from bondage: and redeem you with a high arm, and great judgments.

6:7 Et assumam vos mihi in populum, et ero vester Deus : et scietis quod ego sum Dominus Deus vester qui eduxerim vos de ergastulo Ægyptiorum,

6:7 And I will take you to myself for my people, I will be your God: and you shall know that I am the Lord your God, who brought you out from the work-prison of the Egyptians:

6:8 et induxerim in terram, super quam levavi manum meam ut darem eam Abraham, Isaac et Jacob : daboque illam vobis possidendam. Ego Dominus.

6:8 And brought you into the land, concerning which I lifted up my hand to give it to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob: and I will give it you to possess: I am the Lord.

6:9 Narravit ergo Moyses omnia filiis Israël : qui non acquieverunt ei propter angustiam spiritus, et opus durissimum.

6:9 And Moses told all this to the children of Israel: but they did not hearken to him, for anguish of spirit, and most painful work.

6:10 Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen, dicens :

6:10 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

6:11 Ingredere, et loquere ad Pharaonem regem Ægypti, ut dimittat filios Israël de terra sua.

6:11 Go in, and speak to Pharao king of Egypt, that he let the children of Israel go out of his land.

6:12 Respondit Moyses coram Domino : Ecce filii Israël non audiunt me : et quomodo audiet Pharao, præsertim cum incircumcisus sim labiis ?

6:12 Moses answered before the Lord: Behold the children of Israel do not hearken to me: and how will Pharao hear me, especially as I am of uncircumcised lips?

6:13 Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen et Aaron, et dedit mandatum ad filios Israël, et ad Pharaonem regem Ægypti ut educerent filios Israël de terra Ægypti.

6:13 And the Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron, and he gave them a charge unto the children of Israel, and unto Pharao the king of Egypt, that they should bring forth the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt.

6:14 Isti sunt principes domorum per familias suas. Filii Ruben primogeniti Israëlis : Henoch et Phallu, Hesron et Charmi :

6:14 These are the heads of their houses by their families. The sons of Ruben the firstborn of Israel: Henoch and Phallu, Hesron and Charmi.

6:15 hæ cognationes Ruben. Filii Simeon : Jamuel, et Jamin, et Ahod, et Jachin, et Soar, et Saul filius Chananitidis : hæ progenies Simeon.

6:15 These are the kindreds of Ruben. The sons of Simeon, Jamuel and Jamin, and Ahod, and Jachin, and Soar, and Saul the son of a Chanaanitess: these are the families of Simeon.

6:16 Et hæc nomina filiorum Levi per cognationes suas : Gerson, et Caath, et Merari. Anni autem vitæ Levi fuerunt centum triginta septem.

6:16 And these are the names of the sons of Levi by their kindreds: Gerson, and Caath, and Merari. And the years of the life of Levi were a hundred and thirty-seven.

6:17 Filii Gerson : Lobni et Semei, per cognationes suas.

6:17 The sons of Gerson: Lobni and Semei, by their kindreds.

6:18 Filii Caath : Amram, et Isaar, et Hebron, et Oziel ; anni quoque vitæ Caath, centum triginta tres.

6:18 The sons of Caath: Amram, and Isaar, and Hebron and Oziel. And the years of Caath's life, were a hundred and thirty-three.

6:19 Filii Merari : Moholi et Musi : hæ cognationes Levi per familias suas.

6:19 The sons of Merari: Moholi and Musi. These are the kindreds of Levi by their families.

6:20 Accepit autem Amram uxorem Jochabed patruelem suam : quæ peperit ei Aaron et Moysen. Fueruntque anni vitæ Amram, centum triginta septem.

6:20 And Amram took to wife Jochabed his aunt by the father's side: and she bore him Aaron and Moses. And the years of Amram's life, were a hundred and thirty-seven.

6:21 Filii quoque Isaar : Core, et Nepheg, et Zechri.

6:21 The sons also of Isaar: Core, and Nepheg, and Zechri.

6:22 Filii quoque Oziel : Misaël, et Elisaphan, et Sethri.

6:22 The sons also of Oziel: Mizael, and Elizaphan, and Sethri.

6:23 Accepit autem Aaron uxorem Elisabeth filiam Aminadab, sororem Nahason, quæ peperit ei Nadab, et Abiu, et Eleazar, et Ithamar.

6:23 And Aaron took to wife Elizabeth the daughter of Aminadab, sister of Nahason, who bore him Nadab, and Abiu, and Eleazar, and Ithamar.

6:24 Filii quoque Core : Aser, et Elcana, et Abiasaph : hæ sunt cognationes Coritarum.

6:24 The sons also of Core: Aser, and Elcana, and Abiasaph. These are the kindreds of the Corites.

6:25 At vero Eleazar filius Aaron accepit uxorem de filiabus Phutiel : quæ peperit ei Phinees. Hi sunt principes familiarum Leviticarum per cognationes suas.

6:25 But Eleazar the son of Aaron took a wife of the daughters of Phutiel: and she bore him Phinees. These are the heads of the Levitical families by their kindreds.

6:26 Iste est Aaron et Moyses, quibus præcepit Dominus ut educerent filios Israël de terra Ægypti per turmas suas.

6:26 These are Aaron and Moses, whom the Lord commanded to bring forth the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt by their companies.

6:27 Hi sunt, qui loquuntur ad Pharaonem regem Ægypti, ut educant filios Israël de Ægypto : iste est Moyses et Aaron,

6:27 These are they that speak to Pharao, king of Egypt, in order to bring out the children of Israel from Egypt: these are that Moses and Aaron,

6:28 in die qua locutus est Dominus ad Moysen, in terra Ægypti.

6:28 In the day when the Lord spoke to Moses in the land of Egypt.

6:29 Et locutus est Dominus ad Moysen, dicens : Ego Dominus : loquere ad Pharaonem regem Ægypti, omnia quæ ego loquor tibi.

6:29 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: I am the Lord; speak thou to Pharao, king of Egypt, all that I say to thee.

6:30 Et ait Moyses coram Domino : En incircumcisus labiis sum, quomodo audiet me Pharao ?

6:30 And Moses said before the Lord: Lo I am of uncircumcised lips, how will Pharao hear me?

Chapter 7

7:1 Dixitque Dominus ad Moysen : Ecce constitui te Deum Pharaonis : et Aaron frater tuus erit propheta tuus.

7:1 And the Lord said to Moses: Behold, I have appointed thee the god of Pharao; and Aaron, thy brother, shall be thy prophet.

7:2 Tu loqueris ei omnia quæ mando tibi : et ille loquetur ad Pharaonem, ut dimittat filios Israël de terra sua.

7:2 Thou shalt speak to him all that I command thee; and he shall speak to Pharao, that he let the children of Israel go out of his land.

7:3 Sed ego indurabo cor ejus, et multiplicabo signa et ostenta mea in terra Ægypti,

7:3 But I shall harden his heart, and shall multiply my signs and wonders in the land of Egypt.

7:4 et non audiet vos : immittamque manum meam super Ægyptum, et educam exercitum et populum meum filios Israël de terra Ægypti per judicia maxima.

7:4 And he will not hear you: and I will lay my hand upon Egypt, and will bring forth my army and my people, the children of Israel, out of the land of Egypt, by very great judgments.

7:5 Et scient Ægyptii quia ego sum Dominus qui extenderim manum meam super Ægyptum, et eduxerim filios Israël de medio eorum.

7:5 And the Egyptians shall know that I am the Lord, who have stretched forth my hand upon Egypt, and have brought forth the children of Israel out of the midst of them.

7:6 Fecit itaque Moyses et Aaron sicut præceperat Dominus : ita egerunt.

7:6 And Moses and Aaron did as the Lord had commanded; so did they.

7:7 Erat autem Moyses octoginta annorum, et Aaron octoginta trium, quando locuti sunt ad Pharaonem.

7:7 And Moses was eighty years old, and Aaron eighty-three, when they spoke to Pharao.

7:8 Dixitque Dominus ad Moysen et Aaron :

7:8 And the Lord said to Moses and Aaron:

7:9 Cum dixerit vobis Pharao, Ostendite signa : dices ad Aaron : Tolle virgam tuam, et projice eam coram Pharaone, ac vertetur in colubrum.

7:9 When Pharao shall say to you, Shew signs; thou shalt say to Aaron: Take thy rod, and cast it down before Pharao, and it shall be turned into a serpent.

7:10 Ingressi itaque Moyses et Aaron ad Pharaonem, fecerunt sicut præceperat Dominus : tulitque Aaron virgam coram Pharaone et servis ejus, quæ versa est in colubrum.

7:10 So Moses and Aaron went in unto Pharao, and did as the Lord had commanded. And Aaron took the rod before Pharao and his servants, and it was turned into a serpent.

7:11 Vocavit autem Pharao sapientes et maleficos : et fecerunt etiam ipsi per incantationes ægyptiacas et arcana quædam similiter.

7:11 And Pharao called the wise men and the magicians; and they also by Egyptian enchantments and certain secrets, did in like manner.

7:12 Projeceruntque singuli virgas suas, quæ versæ sunt in dracones : sed devoravit virga Aaron virgas eorum.

7:12 And they every one cast down their rods, and they were turned into serpents: but Aaron's rod devoured their rods.

7:13 Induratumque est cor Pharaonis, et non audivit eos, sicut præceperat Dominus.

7:13 And Pharao's heart was hardened, and he did not hearken to them, as the Lord had commanded.

7:14 Dixit autem Dominus ad Moysen : Ingravatum est cor Pharaonis : non vult dimittere populum.

7:14 And the Lord said to Moses: Pharao's heart is hardened, he will not let the people go.

7:15 Vade ad eum mane, ecce egredietur ad aquas : et stabis in occursum ejus super ripam fluminis : et virgam quæ conversa est in draconem, tolles in manu tua.

7:15 Go to him in the morning, behold he will go out to the waters: and thou shalt stand to meet him on the ' bank of the river: and thou shalt take in thy hand the rod that was turned into a serpent.

7:16 Dicesque ad eum : Dominus Deus Hebræorum misit me ad te, dicens : Dimitte populum meum ut sacrificet mihi in deserto : et usque ad præsens audire noluisti.

7:16 And thou shalt say to him: The Lord God of the Hebrews sent me to thee, saying: Let my people go to sacrifice to me in the desert: and hitherto thou wouldst not hear.

7:17 Hæc igitur dicit Dominus : In hoc scies quod sim Dominus : ecce percutiam virga, quæ in manu mea est, aquam fluminis, et vertetur in sanguinem.

7:17 Thus therefore saith the Lord: In this thou shalt know that I am the Lord: behold I will strike with the rod, that is in my hand, the water of the river, and it shall be turned into blood.

7:18 Pisces quoque, qui sunt in fluvio, morientur, et computrescent aquæ, et affligentur Ægyptii bibentes aquam fluminis.

7:18 And the fishes that are in the river, shall die, and the waters shall be corrupted, and the Egyptians shall be afflicted when they drink the water of the river.

7:19 Dixit quoque Dominus ad Moysen : Dic ad Aaron : Tolle virgam tuam, et extende manum tuam super aquas Ægypti, et super fluvios eorum, et rivos ac paludes, et omnes lacus aquarum, ut vertantur in sanguinem : et sit cruor in omni terra Ægypti, tam in ligneis vasis quam in saxeis.

7:19 The Lord also said to Moses: Say to Aaron, Take thy rod; and stretch forth thy hand upon the waters of Egypt, and upon their rivers, and streams and pools, and all the ponds of waters, that they may be turned into blood: and let blood be in all the land of Egypt, both in vessels of wood and of stone.

7:20 Feceruntque Moyses et Aaron sicut præceperat Dominus : et elevans virgam percussit aquam fluminis coram Pharaone et servis ejus : quæ versa est in sanguinem.

7:20 And Moses and Aaron did as the Lord had commanded: and lifting up the rod, he struck the water of the river before Pharao and his servants: and it was turned into blood.

7:21 Et pisces, qui erant in flumine, mortui sunt : computruitque fluvius, et non poterant Ægyptii bibere aquam fluminis, et fuit sanguis in tota terra Ægypti.

7:21 And the fishes that were in the river died; and the river corrupted, and the Egyptians could not drink the water of the river, and there was blood in all the land of Egypt.

7:22 Feceruntque similiter malefici Ægyptiorum incantationibus suis : et induratum est cor Pharaonis, nec audivit eos, sicut præceperat Dominus.

7:22 And the magicians of the Egyptians with their enchantments did in like manner; and Pharao's heart was hardened, neither did he hear them, as the Lord had commanded.

7:23 Avertitque se, et ingressus est domum suam, nec apposuit cor etiam hac vice.

7:23 And he turned himself away, and went into his house, neither did he set his heart to it this time also.

7:24 Foderunt autem omnes Ægyptii per circuitum fluminis aquam ut biberent : non enim poterant bibere de aqua fluminis.

7:24 And all the Egyptians dug round about the river for water to drink; for they could not drink of the water of the river.

7:25 Impletique sunt septem dies, postquam percussit Dominus fluvium.

7:25 And seven days were fully ended, after that the Lord struck the river.

Chapter 8

8:1 Dixit quoque Dominus ad Moysen : Ingredere ad Pharaonem, et dices ad eum : Hæc dicit Dominus : Dimitte populum meum, ut sacrificet mihi :

8:1 And the Lord said to Moses: Go in to Pharao, and thou shalt say to him: Thus saith the Lord: Let my people go to sacrifice to me.

8:2 sin autem nolueris dimittere, ecce ego percutiam omnes terminos tuos ranis,

8:2 But if thou wilt not let them go, behold I will strike all thy coasts with frogs.

8:3 et ebulliet fluvius ranas : quæ ascendent, et ingredientur domum tuam, et cubiculum lectuli tui, et super stratum tuum, et in domos servorum tuorum, et in populum tuum, et in furnos tuos, et in reliquias ciborum tuorum :

8:3 And the river shall bring forth an abundance of frogs; which shall come up and enter into thy house, and thy bedchamber, and upon thy bed, and into the houses of thy servants, and to thy people, and into thy ovens, and into the remains of thy meats:

8:4 et ad te, et ad populum tuum, et ad omnes servos tuos intrabunt ranæ.

8:4 And the frogs shall come in to thee, and to thy people, and to all thy servants.

8:5 Dixitque Dominus ad Moysen : Dic ad Aaron : Extende manum tuam super fluvios ac super rivos et paludes, et educ ranas super terram Ægypti.

8:5 And the Lord said to Moses: Say to Aaron: Stretch forth thy hand upon the streams, and upon the rivers and the pools, and bring forth frogs upon the land of Egypt.

8:6 Et extendit Aaron manum super aquas Ægypti, et ascenderunt ranæ, operueruntque terram Ægypti.

8:6 And Aaron stretched forth his hand upon the waters of Egypt, and the frogs came up, and covered the land of Egypt.

8:7 Fecerunt autem et malefici per incantationes suas similiter, eduxeruntque ranas super terram Ægypti.

8:7 And the magicians also, by their enchantments, did in like manner, and they brought forth frogs upon the land of Egypt.

8:8 Vocavit autem Pharao Moysen et Aaron, et dixit eis : Orate Dominum ut auferat ranas a me et a populo meo, et dimittam populum ut sacrificet Domino.

8:8 But Pharao called Moses and Aaron, and said to them: Pray ye to the Lord to take away the frogs from me and from my people; and I will let the people go to sacrifice to the Lord.

8:9 Dixitque Moyses ad Pharaonem : Constitue mihi quando deprecer pro te, et pro servis tuis, et pro populo tuo, ut abigantur ranæ a te, et a domo tua, et a servis tuis, et a populo tuo : et tantum in flumine remaneant.

8:9 And Moses said to Pharao: Set me a time when I shall pray for thee, and for thy servants, and for thy people, that the frogs may be driven away from thee and from thy house, and from thy servants, and from thy people; and may remain only in the river.

8:10 Qui respondit : Cras. At ille : Juxta, inquit, verbum tuum faciam : ut scias quoniam non est sicut Dominus Deus noster.

8:10 And he answered: To morrow. But he said: I will do according to thy word; that thou mayest know that there is none like to the Lord our God.

8:11 Et recedent ranæ a te, et a domo tua, et a servis tuis, et a populo tuo : et tantum in flumine remanebunt.

8:11 And the frogs shall depart from thee, and from thy house, and from thy servants, and from thy people; and shall remain only in the river.

8:12 Egressique sunt Moyses et Aaron a Pharaone : et clamavit Moyses ad Dominum pro sponsione ranarum quam condixerat Pharaoni.

8:12 And Moses and Aaron went forth from Pharao: and Moses cried to the Lord for the promise, which he had made to Pharao concerning the frogs.

8:13 Fecitque Dominus juxta verbum Moysi : et mortuæ sunt ranæ de domibus, et de villis, et de agris.

8:13 And the Lord did according to the word of Moses: and the frogs died out of the houses, and out of the villages, and out of the fields:

8:14 Congregaveruntque eas in immensos aggeres, et computruit terra.

8:14 And they gathered them together into immense heaps, and the land was corrupted.

8:15 Videns autem Pharao quod data esset requies, ingravavit cor suum, et non audivit eos, sicut præceperat Dominus.

8:15 And Pharao seeing that rest was given, hardened his own heart, and did not hear them, as the Lord had commanded.

8:16 Dixitque Dominus ad Moysen : Loquere ad Aaron : Extende virgam tuam, et percute pulverem terræ : et sint sciniphes in universa terra Ægypti.

8:16 And the Lord said to Moses: Say to Aaron: Stretch forth thy rod, and strike the dust of the earth; and may there be sciniphs in all the land of Egypt.

8:17 Feceruntque ita. Et extendit Aaron manum, virgam tenens : percussitque pulverem terræ, et facti sunt sciniphes in hominibus, et in jumentis : omnis pulvis terræ versus est in sciniphes per totam terram Ægypti.

8:17 And they did so. And Aaron stretched forth his hand, holding the rod; and he struck the dust of the earth, and there came sciniphs on men and on beasts: all the dust of the earth was turned into sciniphs through all the land of Egypt.

8:18 Feceruntque similiter malefici incantationibus suis, ut educerent sciniphes, et non potuerunt : erantque sciniphes tam in hominibus quam in jumentis.

8:18 And the magicians with their enchantments practised in like manner, to bring forth sciniphs, and they could not: and there were sciniphs as well on men as on beasts.

8:19 Et dixerunt malefici ad Pharaonem : Digitus Dei est hic ; induratumque est cor Pharaonis, et non audivit eos sicut præceperat Dominus.

8:19 And the magicians said to Pharao: This is the finger of God. And Pharao's heart was hardened, and he hearkened not unto them, as the Lord had commanded.

8:20 Dixit quoque Dominus ad Moysen : Consurge diluculo, et sta coram Pharaone : egredietur enim ad aquas : et dices ad eum : Hæc dicit Dominus : Dimitte populum meum ut sacrificet mihi.

8:20 The Lord also said to Moses: Arise early, and stand before Pharao; for he will go forth to the waters: and thou shalt say to him: Thus saith the Lord: Let my people go to sacrifice to me.

8:21 Quod si non dimiseris eum, ecce ego immittam in te, et in servos tuos, et in populum tuum, et in domos tuas, omne genus muscarum : et implebuntur domus Ægyptiorum muscis diversi generis, et universa terra in qua fuerint.

8:21 But if thou wilt not let them go, behold I will send in upon thee, and upon thy servants, and upon thy houses, all kind of flies: and the houses of the Egyptians shall be filled with flies of divers kinds, and the whole land wherein they shall be.

8:22 Faciamque mirabilem in die illa terram Gessen, in qua populus meus est, ut non sint ibi muscæ : et scias quoniam ego Dominus in medio terræ.

8:22 And I will make the land of Gessen wonderful in that day, so that flies shall not be there: and thou shalt know that I am the Lord in the midst of the earth.

8:23 Ponamque divisionem inter populum meum et populum tuum : cras erit signum istud.

8:23 And I will put a division between my people and thy people: to morrow shall this sign be.

8:24 Fecitque Dominus ita. Et venit musca gravissima in domos Pharaonis et servorum ejus, et in omnem terram Ægypti : corruptaque est terra ab hujuscemodi muscis.

8:24 And the Lord did so. And there came a very grievous swarm of flies into the houses of Pharao and of his servants, and into all the land of Egypt: and the land was corrupted by this kind of flies.

8:25 Vocavitque Pharao Moysen et Aaron, et ait eis : Ite et sacrificate Deo vestro in terra hac.

8:25 And Pharao called Moses and Aaron, and said to them: Go and sacrifice to your God in this land.

8:26 Et ait Moyses : Non potest ita fieri : abominationes enim Ægyptiorum immolabimus Domino Deo nostro : quod si mactaverimus ea quæ colunt Ægyptii coram eis, lapidibus nos obruent.

8:26 And Moses said: It cannot be so: for we shall sacrifice the abominations of the Egyptians to the Lord our God: now if we kill those things which the Egyptians worship, in their presence, they will stone us.

8:27 Viam trium dierum pergemus in solitudinem : et sacrificabimus Domino Deo nostro, sicut præcepit nobis.

8:27 We will go three days' journey into the wilderness; and we will sacrifice to the Lord our God, as he hath commanded us.

8:28 Dixitque Pharao : Ego dimittam vos ut sacrificetis Domino Deo vestro in deserto : verumtamen longius ne abeatis, rogate pro me.

8:28 And Pharao said: I will let you go to sacrifice to the Lord your God in the wilderness, but go no farther: pray for me.

8:29 At ait Moyses : Egressus a te, orabo Dominum : et recedet musca a Pharaone, et a servis suis, et a populo ejus cras : verumtamen noli ultra fallere, ut non dimittas populum sacrificare Domino.

8:29 And Moses said: I will go out from thee, and will pray to the Lord: and the flies shall depart from Pharao, and from his servants, and from his people to morrow: but do not deceive any more, in not letting the people go to sacrifice to the Lord.

8:30 Egressusque Moyses a Pharaone, oravit Dominum.

8:30 So Moses went out from Pharao, and prayed to the Lord.

8:31 Qui fecit juxta verbum illius, et abstulit muscas a Pharaone, et a servis suis, et a populo ejus : non superfuit ne una quidem.

8:31 And he did according to his word: and he took away the flies from Pharao, and from his servants, and from his people: there was not left so much as one.

8:32 Et ingravatum est cor Pharaonis, ita ut nec hac quidem vice dimitteret populum.

8:32 And Pharao's heart was hardened, so that neither this time would he let the people go.

Chapter 9

9:1 Dixit autem Dominus ad Moysen : Ingredere ad Pharaonem, et loquere ad eum : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus Hebræorum : Dimitte populum meum ut sacrificet mihi.

9:1 And the Lord said to Moses: Go in to Pharao, and speak to him: Thus saith the Lord God of the Hebrews: Let my people go to sacrifice to me.

9:2 Quod si adhuc renuis, et retines eos,

9:2 But if thou refuse, and withhold them still:

9:3 ecce manus mea erit super agros tuos, et super equos, et asinos, et camelos, et boves, et oves, pestis valde gravis.

9:3 Behold my hand shall be upon thy fields; and a very grievous murrain upon thy horses, and asses, and camels, and oxen, and sheep.

9:4 Et faciet Dominus mirabile inter possessiones Israël et possessiones Ægyptiorum, ut nihil omnino pereat ex eis quæ pertinent ad filios Israël.

9:4 And the Lord will make a wonderful difference between the possessions of Israel and the possessions of the Egyptians, that nothing at all shall die of those things that belong to the children of Israel.

9:5 Constituitque Dominus tempus, dicens : Cras faciet Dominus verbum istud in terra.

9:5 And the Lord appointed a time, saying: To morrow will the Lord do this thing in the land.

9:6 Fecit ergo Dominus verbum hoc altera die : mortuaque sunt omnia animantia Ægyptiorum ; de animalibus vero filiorum Israël, nihil omnino periit.

9:6 The Lord therefore did this thing the next day: and all the beasts of the Egyptians died, but of the beasts of the children of Israel there died not one.

9:7 Et misit Pharao ad videndum : nec erat quidquam mortuum de his quæ possidebat Israël. Ingravatumque est cor Pharaonis, et non dimisit populum.

9:7 And Pharao sent to see; and there was not any thing dead of that which Israel possessed. And Pharao's heart was hardened, and he did not let the people go.

9:8 Et dixit Dominus ad Moysen et Aaron : Tollite plenas manus cineris de camino, et spargat illum Moyses in cælum coram Pharaone.

9:8 And the Lord said to Moses and Aaron: Take to you handfuls of ashes out of the chimney, and let Moses sprinkle it in the air in the presence of Pharao.

9:9 Sitque pulvis super omnem terram Ægypti : erunt enim in hominibus et jumentis ulcera, et vesicæ turgentes in universa terra Ægypti.

9:9 And be there dust upon all the land of Egypt: for there shall be boils and swelling blains both in men and beasts, in the whole land of Egypt.

9:10 Tuleruntque cinerem de camino, et steterunt coram Pharaone, et sparsit illum Moyses in cælum : factaque sunt ulcera vesicarum turgentium in hominibus et jumentis :

9:10 And they took ashes out of the chimney, and stood before Pharao, and Moses sprinkled it in the air; and there came boils with swelling blains in men and beasts.

9:11 nec poterant malefici stare coram Moyse propter ulcera quæ in illis erant, et in omni terra Ægypti.

9:11 Neither could the magicians stand before Moses, for the boils that were upon them, and in all the land of Egypt.

9:12 Induravitque Dominus cor Pharaonis, et non audivit eos, sicut locutus est Dominus ad Moysen.

9:12 And the Lord hardened Pharao's heart, and he hearkened not unto them, as the Lord had spoken to Moses.

9:13 Dixitque Dominus ad Moysen : Mane consurge, et sta coram Pharaone, et dices ad eum : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus Hebræorum : Dimitte populum meum ut sacrificet mihi.

9:13 And the Lord said to Moses: Arise in the morning, and stand before Pharao, and thou shalt say to him: Thus saith the Lord, the God of the Hebrews: Let my people go to sacrifice to me.

9:14 Quia in hac vice mittam omnes plagas meas super cor tuum, et super servos tuos, et super populum tuum : ut scias quod non sit similis mei in omni terra.

9:14 For I will at this time send all my plagues upon thy heart, and upon thy servants, and upon thy people; that thou mayst know that there is none like me in all the earth.

9:15 Nunc enim extendens manum percutiam te, et populum tuum peste, peribisque de terra.

9:15 For now I will stretch out my hand to strike thee, and thy people, with pestilence, and thou shalt perish from the earth.

9:16 Idcirco autem posui te, ut ostendam in te fortitudinem meam, et narretur nomen meum in omni terra.

9:16 And therefore have I raised thee, that I may shew my power in thee, and my name may be spoken of throughout all the earth.

9:17 Adhuc retines populum meum, et non vis dimittere eum ?

9:17 Dost thou yet hold back my people; and wilt thou not let them go?

9:18 En pluam cras hac ipsa hora grandinem multam nimis, qualis non fuit in Ægypto a die qua fundata est, usque in præsens tempus.

9:18 Behold I will cause it to rain to morrow at this same hour, an exceeding great hail; such as hath not been in Egypt from the day that it was founded, until this present time.

9:19 Mitte ergo jam nunc, et congrega jumenta tua, et omnia quæ habes in agro : homines enim, et jumenta, et universa quæ inventa fuerint foris, nec congregata de agris, cecideritque super ea grando, morientur.

9:19 Send therefore now presently, and gather together thy cattle, and all that thou hast in the field; for men and beasts, and all things that shall be found abroad, and not gathered together out of the fields which the hail shall fall upon, shall die.

9:20 Qui timuit verbum Domini de servis Pharaonis, facit confugere servos suos et jumenta in domos :

9:20 He that feared the word of the Lord among Pharao's servants, made his servants and his cattle flee into houses:

9:21 qui autem neglexit sermonem Domini, dimisit servos suos et jumenta in agris.

9:21 But he that regarded not the word of the Lord, left his servants, and his cattle in the fields.

9:22 Et dixit Dominus ad Moysen : Extende manum tuam in cælum, ut fiat grando in universa terra Ægypti super homines, et super jumenta, et super omnem herbam agri in terra Ægypti.

9:22 And the Lord said to Moses: Stretch forth thy hand towards heaven, that there may be hail in the whole land of Egypt upon men, and upon beasts, and upon every herb of the field in the land of Egypt.

9:23 Extenditque Moyses virgam in cælum, et Dominus dedit tonitrua, et grandinem, ac discurrentia fulgura super terram : pluitque Dominus grandinem super terram Ægypti.

9:23 And Moses stretched forth his rod towards heaven, and the Lord sent thunder and hail, and lightnings running along the ground: and the Lord rained hail upon the land of Egypt.

9:24 Et grando et ignis mista pariter ferebantur : tantæque fuit magnitudinis, quanta ante numquam apparuit in universa terra Ægypti ex quo gens illa condita est.

9:24 And the hail and fire mixt with it drove on together: and it was of so great bigness, as never before was seen in the whole land of Egypt since that nation was founded.

9:25 Et percussit grando in omni terra Ægypti cuncta quæ fuerunt in agris, ab homine usque ad jumentum : cunctamque herbam agri percussit grando, et omne lignum regionis confregit.

9:25 And the hail destroyed through all the land of Egypt all things that were in the fields, both man and beast: and the hail smote every herb of the field, and it broke every tree of the country.

9:26 Tantum in terra Gessen, ubi erant filii Israël, grando non cecidit.

9:26 Only in the land of Gessen, where the children of Israel were, the hail fell not.

9:27 Misitque Pharao, et vocavit Moysen et Aaron, dicens ad eos : Peccavi etiam nunc : Dominus justus ; ego et populus meus, impii.

9:27 And Pharao sent and called Moses and Aaron, saying to them: I have sinned this time also, the Lord is just: I and my people, are wicked.

9:28 Orate Dominum ut desinant tonitrua Dei, et grando : ut dimittam vos, et nequaquam hic ultra maneatis.

9:28 Pray ye to the Lord that the thunderings of God and the hail may cease: that I may let you go, and that ye may stay here no longer.

9:29 Ait Moyses : Cum egressus fuero de urbe, extendam palmas meas ad Dominum, et cessabunt tonitrua, et grando non erit, ut scias quia Domini est terra :

9:29 Moses said: As soon as I am gone out of the city, I will stretch forth my hands to the Lord, and the thunders shall cease, and the hail shall be no more: that thou mayst know that the earth is the Lord's:

9:30 novi autem quod et tu et servi tui necdum timeatis Dominum Deum.

9:30 But I know that neither thou, nor thy servants do yet fear the Lord God.

9:31 Linum ergo et hordeum læsum est, eo quod hordeum esset virens, et linum jam folliculos germinaret :

9:31 The flax therefore, and the barley were hurt, because the barley was green, and the flax was now bolled;

9:32 triticum autem et far non sunt læsa, quia serotina erant.

9:32 But the wheat, and other winter corn were not hurt, because they were lateward.

9:33 Egressusque Moyses a Pharaone ex urbe, tetendit manus ad Dominum : et cessaverunt tonitrua et grando, nec ultra stillavit pluvia super terram.

9:33 And when Moses was gone from Pharao out of the city, he stretched forth his hands to the Lord: and the thunders and the hail ceased, neither did there drop any more rain upon the earth.

9:34 Videns autem Pharao quod cessasset pluvia, et grando, et tonitrua, auxit peccatum :

9:34 And Pharao seeing that the rain, and the hail, and the thunders were ceased, increased his sin:

9:35 et ingravatum est cor ejus, et servorum illius, et induratum nimis : nec dimisit filios Israël, sicut præceperat Dominus per manum Moysi.

9:35 And his heart was hardened, and the heart of his servants, and it was made exceeding hard: neither did he let the children of Israel go, as the Lord had commanded by the hand of Moses.

Chapter 10

10:1 Et dixit Dominus ad Moysen : Ingredere ad Pharaonem : ego enim induravi cor ejus, et servorum illius, ut faciam signa mea hæc in eo :

10:1 And the Lord said to Moses: Go in to Pharao; for I have hardened his heart, and the heart of his servants: that I may work these my signs in him,

10:2 et narres in auribus filii tui, et nepotum tuorum, quoties contriverim Ægyptios, et signa mea fecerim in eis : et sciatis quia ego Dominus.

10:2 And thou mayst tell in the ears of thy sons, and of thy grandsons, how often I have plagued the Egyptians, and wrought my signs amongst them: and you may know that I am the Lord.

10:3 Introierunt ergo Moyses et Aaron ad Pharaonem, et dixerunt ei : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus Hebræorum : Usquequo non vis subjici mihi ? dimitte populum meum, ut sacrificet mihi.

10:3 Therefore Moses and Aaron went in to Pharao, and said to him: Thus saith the Lord God of the Hebrews: How long refusest thou to submit to me? let my people go, to sacrifice to me.

10:4 Sin autem resistis, et non vis dimittere eum : ecce ego inducam cras locustam in fines tuos :

10:4 But if thou resist, and wilt not let them go, behold I will bring in to-morrow the locusts into thy coasts;

10:5 quæ operiat superficiem terræ, ne quidquam ejus appareat, sed comedatur quod residuum fuerit grandini : corrodet enim omnia ligna quæ germinant in agris.

10:5 To cover the face of the earth, that nothing thereof may appear, but that which the hail hath left may be eaten: for they shall feed upon all the trees that spring in the fields.

10:6 Et implebunt domos tuas, et servorum tuorum, et omnium Ægyptiorum, quantam non viderunt patres tui, et avi, ex quo orti sunt super terram, usque in præsentem diem. Avertitque se, et egressus est a Pharaone.

10:6 And they shall fill thy houses, and the houses of thy servants, and of all the Egyptians: such a number as thy fathers have not seen, nor thy grandfathers, from the time they were first upon the earth, until this present day. And he turned himself away, and went forth from Pharao.

10:7 Dixerunt autem servi Pharaonis ad eum : Usquequo patiemur hoc scandalum ? dimitte homines, ut sacrificent Domino Deo suo ; nonne vides quod perierit Ægyptus ?

10:7 And Pharao's servants said to him: How long shall we endure this scandal? Iet the men go to sacrifice to the Lord their God. Dost thou not see that Egypt is undone?

10:8 Revocaveruntque Moysen et Aaron ad Pharaonem : qui dixit eis : Ite, sacrificate Domino Deo vestro : quinam sunt qui ituri sunt ?

10:8 And they called back Moses, and Aaron, to Pharao; and he said to them: Go, sacrifice to the Lord your God: who are they that shall go?

10:9 Ait Moyses : Cum parvulis nostris, et senioribus pergemus, cum filiis et filiabus, cum ovibus et armentis : est enim solemnitas Domini Dei nostri.

10:9 Moses said: We will go with our young and old, with our sons and daughters, with our sheep and herds: for it is the solemnity of the Lord our God.

10:10 Et respondit Pharao : Sic Dominus sit vobiscum, quomodo ego dimittam vos, et parvulos vestros, cui dubium est quod pessime cogitetis ?

10:10 And Pharao answered: So be the Lord with you, as I shall let you and your children go: who can doubt but that you intend some great evil?

10:11 non fiet ita, sed ite tantum viri, et sacrificate Domino : hoc enim et ipsi petistis. Statimque ejecti sunt de conspectu Pharaonis.

10:11 It shall not be so. but go ye men only, and sacrifice to the Lord: for this yourselves also desired. And immediately they were cast out from Pharao's presence.

10:12 Dixit autem Dominus ad Moysen : Extende manum tuam super terram Ægypti ad locustam, ut ascendat super eam, et devoret omnem herbam quæ residua fuerit grandini.

10:12 And the Lord said to Moses: Stretch forth thy hand upon the land of Egypt unto the locust, that it come upon it, and devour every herb that is left after the hail.

10:13 Et extendit Moyses virgam super terram Ægypti : et Dominus induxit ventum urentem tota die illa et nocte : et mane facto, ventus urens levavit locustas.

10:13 And Moses stretched forth his rod upon the land of Egypt: and the Lord brought a burning wind all that day, and night; and when it was morning, the burning wind raised the locusts.

10:14 Quæ ascenderunt super universam terram Ægypti : et sederunt in cunctis finibus Ægyptiorum innumerabiles, quales ante illud tempus non fuerant, nec postea futuræ sunt.

10:14 And they came up over the whole land of Egypt; and rested in all the coasts of the Egyptians, innumerable, the like as had not been before that time, nor shall be hereafter.

10:15 Operueruntque universam superficiem terræ, vastantes omnia. Devorata est igitur herba terræ, et quidquid pomorum in arboribus fuit, quæ grando dimiserat : nihilque omnino virens relictum est in lignis et in herbis terræ, in cuncta Ægypto.

10:15 And they covered the whole face of the earth, wasting all things. And the grass of the earth was devoured, and what fruits soever were on the trees, which the hail had left; and there remained not any thing that was green on the trees, or in the herbs of the earth, in all Egypt.

10:16 Quam ob rem festinus Pharao vocavit Moysen et Aaron, et dixit eis : Peccavi in Dominum Deum vestrum, et in vos.

10:16 Wherefore Pharao in haste called Moses and Aaron, and said to them: I have sinned against the Lord your God, and against you.

10:17 Sed nunc dimittite peccatum mihi etiam hac vice, et rogate Dominum Deum vestrum, ut auferat a me mortem istam.

10:17 But now forgive me my sin this time also, and pray to the Lord your God, that he take away from me this death.

10:18 Egressusque Moyses de conspectu Pharaonis, oravit Dominum.

10:18 And Moses going forth from the presence of Pharao, prayed to the Lord:

10:19 Qui flare fecit ventum ab occidente vehementissimum, et arreptam locustam projecit in mare Rubrum : non remansit ne una quidem in cunctis finibus Ægypti.

10:19 And he made a very strong wind to blow from the west, and it took the locusts and cast them into the Red Sea: there remained not so much as one in all the coasts of Egypt.

10:20 Et induravit Dominus cor Pharaonis, nec dimisit filios Israël.

10:20 And the Lord hardened Pharao's heart, neither did he let the children of Israel go.

10:21 Dixit autem Dominus ad Moysen : Extende manum tuam in cælum : et sint tenebræ super terram Ægypti tam densæ, ut palpari queant.

10:21 And the Lord said to Moses: Stretch out thy hand towards heaven: and may there be darkness upon the land of Egypt so thick that it may be felt.

10:22 Extenditque Moyses manum in cælum : et factæ sunt tenebræ horribiles in universa terra Ægypti tribus diebus.

10:22 And Moses stretched forth his hand towards heaven: and there came horrible darkness in all the land of Egypt for three days.

10:23 Nemo vidit fratrem suum, nec movit se de loco in quo erat : ubicumque autem habitabant filii Israël, lux erat.

10:23 No man saw his brother, nor moved himself out of the place where he was: but wheresoever the children of Israel dwelt, there was light.

10:24 Vocavitque Pharao Moysen et Aaron, et dixit eis : Ite, sacrificate Domino : oves tantum vestræ et armenta remaneant, parvuli vestri eant vobiscum.

10:24 And Pharao called Moses and Aaron, and said to them: Go, sacrifice to the Lord: let your sheep only, and herds remain, let your children go with you.

10:25 Ait Moyses : Hostias quoque et holocausta dabis nobis, quæ offeramus Domino Deo nostro.

10:25 Moses said: Thou shalt give us also sacrifices and burnt-offerings, to the Lord our God.

10:26 Cuncti greges pergent nobiscum ; non remanebit ex eis ungula : quæ necessaria sunt in cultum Domini Dei nostri : præsertim cum ignoremus quid debeat immolari, donec ad ipsum locum perveniamus.

10:26 All the flocks shall go with us; there shall not a hoof remain of them: for they are necessary for the service of the Lord our God: especially as we know not what must be offered, till we come to the very place.

10:27 Induravit autem Dominus cor Pharaonis, et noluit dimittere eos.

10:27 And the Lord hardened Pharao's heart, and he would not let them go.

10:28 Dixitque Pharao ad Moysen : Recede a me, et cave ne ultra videas faciem meam : quocumque die apparueris mihi, morieris.

10:28 And Pharao said to Moses: Get thee from me, and beware thou see not my face any more: in what day soever thou shalt come in my sight, thou shalt die.

10:29 Respondit Moyses : Ita fiet ut locutus es : non videbo ultra faciem tuam.

10:29 Moses answered: So shall it be as thou hast spoken, I will not see thy face anymore.

Chapter 11

11:1 Et dixit Dominus ad Moysen : Adhuc una plaga tangam Pharaonem et Ægyptum, et post hæc dimittet vos, et exire compellet.

11:1 And the Lord said to Moses: Yet one plague more will I bring upon Pharao and Egypt, and after that he shall let you go, and thrust you out.

11:2 Dices ergo omni plebi ut postulet vir ab amico suo, et mulier a vicina sua, vasa argentea et aurea.

11:2 Therefore thou shalt tell all the people, that every man ask of his friend, and every woman of her neighbour, vessels of silver and of gold.

11:3 Dabit autem Dominus gratiam populo suo coram Ægyptiis. Fuitque Moyses vir magnus valde in terra Ægypti coram servis Pharaonis et omni populo.

11:3 And the Lord will give favour to his people in the sight of the Egyptians. And Moses was a very great man in the land of Egypt, in the sight of Pharao's servants, and of all the people.

11:4 Et ait : Hæc dicit Dominus : Media nocte egrediar in Ægyptum :

11:4 And he said: Thus saith the Lord: At midnight I will enter into Egypt:

11:5 et morietur omne primogenitum in terra Ægyptiorum, a primogenito Pharaonis, qui sedet in solio ejus, usque ad primogenitum ancillæ quæ est ad molam, et omnia primogenita jumentorum.

11:5 And every firstborn in the land of the Egyptians shall die, from the firstborn of Pharao who sitteth on his throne, even to the firstborn of the handmaid that is at the mill, and all the firstborn of beasts.

11:6 Eritque clamor magnus in universa terra Ægypti, qualis nec ante fuit, nec postea futurus est.

11:6 And there shall be a great cry in all the land of Egypt, such as neither hath been before, nor shall be hereafter.

11:7 Apud omnes autem filios Israël non mutiet canis ab homine usque ad pecus : ut sciatis quanto miraculo dividat Dominus Ægyptios et Israël.

11:7 But with all the children of Israel there shall not a dog make the least noise, from man even to beast; that you may know how wonderful a difference the Lord maketh between the Egyptians and Israel.

11:8 Descendentque omnes servi tui isti ad me, et adorabunt me, dicentes : Egredere tu, et omnis populus qui subjectus est tibi : post hæc egrediemur.

11:8 And all these thy servants shall come down to me, and shall worship me, saying: Go forth thou, and all the people that is under thee: after that we will go out.

11:9 Et exivit a Pharaone iratus nimis. Dixit autem Dominus ad Moysen : Non audiet vos Pharao ut multa signa fiant in terra Ægypti.

11:9 And he went out from Pharao exceeding angry. But the Lord said to Moses: Pharao will not hear you, that many signs may be done in the land of Egypt.

11:10 Moyses autem et Aaron fecerunt omnia ostenta, quæ scripta sunt, coram Pharaone. Et induravit Dominus cor Pharaonis, nec dimisit filios Israël de terra sua.

11:10 And Moses and Aaron did all the wonders that are written, before Pharao. And the Lord hardened Pharao's heart, neither did he let the children of Israel go out of his land.

Chapter 12

12:1 Dixit quoque Dominus ad Moysen et Aaron in terra Ægypti :

12:1 And the Lord said to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt:

12:2 Mensis iste, vobis principium mensium : primus erit in mensibus anni.

12:2 This month shall be to you the beginning of months; it shall be the first in the months of the year.

12:3 Loquimini ad universum cœtum filiorum Israël, et dicite eis : Decima die mensis hujus tollat unusquisque agnum per familias et domos suas.

12:3 Speak ye to the whole assembly of the children of Israel, and say to them: On the tenth day of this month let every man take a lamb by their families and houses.

12:4 Sin autem minor est numerus ut sufficere possit ad vescendum agnum, assumet vicinum suum qui junctus est domui suæ, juxta numerum animarum quæ sufficere possunt ad esum agni.

12:4 But if the number be less than may suffice to eat the lamb, he shall take unto him his neighbour that joineth to his house, according to the number of souls which may be enough to eat the lamb.

12:5 Erit autem agnus absque macula, masculus, anniculus : juxta quem ritum tolletis et hædum.

12:5 And it shall be a lamb without blemish, a male, of one year; according to which rite also you shall take a kid.

12:6 Et servabitis eum usque ad quartamdecimam diem mensis hujus : immolabitque eum universa multitudo filiorum Israël ad vesperam.

12:6 And you shall keep it until the fourteenth day of this month; and the whole multitude of the children of Israel shall sacrifice it in the evening.

12:7 Et sument de sanguine ejus, ac ponent super utrumque postem, et in superliminaribus domorum, in quibus comedent illum.

12:7 And they shall take of the blood thereof, and put it upon both the side posts, and on the upper door posts of the houses, wherein they shall eat it.

12:8 Et edent carnes nocte illa assas igni, et azymos panes cum lactucis agrestibus.

12:8 And they shall eat the flesh that night roasted at the fire, and unleavened bread with wild lettuce.

12:9 Non comedetis ex eo crudum quid, nec coctum aqua, sed tantum assum igni : caput cum pedibus ejus et intestinis vorabitis.

12:9 You shall not eat thereof any thing raw, nor boiled in water, but only roasted at the fire; you shall eat the head with the feet and entrails thereof.

12:10 Nec remanebit quidquam ex eo usque mane ; si quid residuum fuerit, igne comburetis.

12:10 Neither shall there remain any thing of it until morning. If there be any thing left, you shall burn it with fire.

12:11 Sic autem comedetis illum : renes vestros accingetis, et calceamenta habebitis in pedibus, tenentes baculos in manibus, et comedetis festinanter : est enim Phase (id est, transitus) Domini.

12:11 And thus you shall eat it: you shall gird your reins, and you shall have shoes on your feet, holding staves in your hands, and you shall eat in haste; for it is the Phase (that is the Passage) of the Lord.

12:12 Et transibo per terram Ægypti nocte illa, percutiamque omne primogenitum in terra Ægypti ab homine usque ad pecus : et in cunctis diis Ægypti faciam judicia. Ego Dominus.

12:12 And I will pass through the land of Egypt that night, and will kill every firstborn in the land of Egypt, both man and beast: and against all the gods of Egypt I will execute judgments; I am the Lord.

12:13 Erit autem sanguis vobis in signum in ædibus in quibus eritis : et videbo sanguinem, et transibo vos : nec erit in vobis plaga disperdens quando percussero terram Ægypti.

12:13 And the blood shall be unto you for a sign in the houses where you shall be; and I shall see the blood, and shall pass over you; and the plague shall not be upon you to destroy you, when I shall strike the land of Egypt.

12:14 Habebitis autem hunc diem in monimentum : et celebrabitis eam solemnem Domino in generationibus vestris cultu sempiterno.

12:14 And this day shall be for a memorial to you; and you shall keep it a feast to the Lord in your generations, with an everlasting observance.

12:15 Septem diebus azyma comedetis : in die primo non erit fermentum in domibus vestris : quicumque comederit fermentatum, peribit anima illa de Israël, a primo die usque ad diem septimum.

12:15 Seven days shall you eat unleavened bread: in the first day there shall be no leaven in your houses; whosoever shall eat any thing leavened, from the first day until the seventh day, that soul shall perish out of Israel.

12:16 Dies prima erit sancta atque solemnis, et dies septima eadem festivitate venerabilis : nihil operis facietis in eis, exceptis his, quæ ad vescendum pertinent.

12:16 The first day shall be holy and solemn, and the seventh day shall be kept with the like solemnity: you shall do no work in them, except those things that belong to eating.

12:17 Et observabitis azyma : in eadem enim ipsa die educam exercitum vestrum de terra Ægypti, et custodietis diem istum in generationes vestras ritu perpetuo.

12:17 And you shall observe the feast of the unleavened bread: for in this same day I will bring forth your army out of the land of Egypt, and you shall keep this day in your generations by a perpetual observance.

12:18 Primo mense, quartadecima die mensis ad vesperam, comedetis azyma usque ad diem vigesimam primam ejusdem mensis ad vesperam.

12:18 The first month, the fourteenth day of the month, in the evening, you shall eat unleavened bread, until the one and twentieth day of the same month, in the evening.

12:19 Septem diebus fermentum non invenietur in domibus vestris : qui comederit fermentatum, peribit anima ejus de cœtu Israël, tam de advenis quam de indigenis terræ.

12:19 Seven days there shall not be found any leaven in your houses: he that shall eat leavened bread, his soul shall perish out of the assembly of Israel, whether he be a stranger or born in the land.

12:20 Omne fermentatum non comedetis : in cunctis habitaculis vestris edetis azyma.

12:20 You shall not eat any thing leavened: in all your habitations you shall eat unleavened bread.

12:21 Vocavit autem Moyses omnes seniores filiorum Israël, et dixit ad eos : Ite tollentes animal per familias vestras, et immolate Phase.

12:21 And Moses called all the ancients of the children of Israel, and said to them: Go take a lamb by your families, and sacrifice the Phase.

12:22 Fasciculumque hyssopi tingite in sanguine qui est in limine, et aspergite ex eo superliminare, et utrumque postem : nullus vestrum egrediatur ostium domus suæ usque mane.

12:22 And dip a bunch of hyssop in the blood that is at the door, and sprinkle the transom of the door therewith, and both the door cheeks: let none of you go out of the door of his house till morning.

12:23 Transibit enim Dominus percutiens Ægyptios : cumque viderit sanguinem in superliminari, et in utroque poste, transcendet ostium domus, et non sinet percussorem ingredi domos vestras et lædere.

12:23 For the Lord will pass through striking the Egyptians: and when he shall see the blood on the transom, and on both the posts, he will pass over the door of the house, and not suffer the destroyer to come into your houses and to hurt you.

12:24 Custodi verbum istud legitimum tibi et filiis tuis usque in æternum.

12:24 Thou shalt keep this thing as a law for thee and thy children for ever.

12:25 Cumque introieritis terram, quam Dominus daturus est vobis ut pollicitus est, observabitis cæremonias istas.

12:25 And when you have entered into the land which the Lord will give you, as he hath promised, you shall observe these ceremonies.

12:26 Et cum dixerint vobis filii vestri : Quæ est ista religio ?

12:26 And when your children shall say to you: What is the meaning of this service?

12:27 Dicetis eis : Victima transitus Domini est, quando transivit super domos filiorum Israël in Ægypto, percutiens Ægyptios, et domos nostras liberans. Incurvatusque populus adoravit.

12:27 You shall say to them: It is the victim of the passage of the Lord, when he passed over the houses of the children of Israel in Egypt, striking the Egyptians, and saving our houses. And the people bowing themselves, adored.

12:28 Et egressi filii Israël fecerunt sicut præceperat Dominus Moysi et Aaron.

12:28 And the children of Israel going forth, did as the Lord had commanded Moses and Aaron.

12:29 Factum est autem in noctis medio, percussit Dominus omne primogenitum in terra Ægypti, a primogenito Pharaonis, qui in solio ejus sedebat, usque ad primogenitum captivæ quæ erat in carcere, et omne primogenitum jumentorum.

12:29 And it came to pass at midnight, the Lord slew every firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharao, who sat on his throne, unto the firstborn of the captive woman that was in the prison, and all the firstborn of cattle.

12:30 Surrexitque Pharao nocte, et omnes servi ejus, cunctaque Ægyptus : et ortus est clamor magnus in Ægypto : neque enim erat domus in qua non jaceret mortuus.

12:30 And Pharao arose in the night, and all his servants, and all Egypt: and there arose a great cry in Egypt; for there was not a house wherein there lay not one dead.

12:31 Vocatisque Pharao Moyse et Aaron nocte, ait : Surgite et egredimini a populo meo, vos et filii Israël : ite, immolate Domino sicut dicitis.

12:31 And Pharao calling Moses and Aaron, in the night, said: Arise and go forth from among my people, you and the children of Israel: go, sacrifice to the Lord as you say.

12:32 Oves vestras et armenta assumite ut petieratis, et abeuntes benedicite mihi.

12:32 Your sheep and herds take along with you, as you demanded, and departing bless me.

12:33 Urgebantque Ægyptii populum de terra exire velociter, dicentes : Omnes moriemur.

12:33 And the Egyptians pressed the people to go forth out of the land speedily, saying: We shall all die.

12:34 Tulit igitur populus conspersam farinam antequam fermentaretur : et ligans in palliis, posuit super humeros suos.

12:34 The people therefore took dough before it was leavened; and tying it in their cloaks, put it on their shoulders.

12:35 Feceruntque filii Israël sicut præceperat Moyses : et petierunt ab Ægyptiis vasa argentea et aurea, vestemque plurimam.

12:35 And the children of Israel did as Moses had commanded: and they asked of the Egyptians vessels of silver and gold, and very much raiment.

12:36 Dominus autem dedit gratiam populo coram Ægyptiis ut commodarent eis : et spoliaverunt Ægyptios.

12:36 And the Lord gave favour to the people in the sight of the Egyptians, so that they lent unto them: and they stripped the Egyptians.

12:37 Profectique sunt filii Israël de Ramesse in Socoth, sexcenta fere millia peditum virorum, absque parvulis.

12:37 And the children of Israel set forward from Ramesse to Socoth, being about six hundred thousand men on foot, beside children.

12:38 Sed et vulgus promiscuum innumerabile ascendit cum eis, oves et armenta et animantia diversi generis multa nimis.

12:38 And a mixed multitude, without number, went up also with them, sheep and herds, and beasts of divers kinds, exceeding many.

12:39 Coxeruntque farinam, quam dudum de Ægypto conspersam tulerant : et fecerunt subcinericios panes azymos : neque enim poterant fermentari, cogentibus exire Ægyptiis, et nullam facere sinentibus moram : nec pulmenti quidquam occurrerat præparare.

12:39 And they baked the meal, which a little before they had brought out of Egypt in dough: and they made hearth cakes unleavened: for it could not be leavened, the Egyptians pressing them to depart, and not suffering them to make any stay; neither did they think of preparing any meat.

12:40 Habitatio autem filiorum Israël qua manserunt in Ægypto, fuit quadringentorum triginta annorum.

12:40 And the abode of the children of Israel that they made in Egypt, was four hundred and thirty years.

12:41 Quibus expletis, eadem die egressus est omnis exercitus Domini de terra Ægypti.

12:41 Which being expired, the same day all the army of the Lord went forth out of the land of Egypt.

12:42 Nox ista est observabilis Domini, quando eduxit eos de terra Ægypti : hanc observare debent omnes filii Israël in generationibus suis.

12:42 This is the observable night of the Lord, when he brought them forth out of the land of Egypt: this night all the children of Israel must observe in their generations.

12:43 Dixitque Dominus ad Moysen et Aaron : Hæc est religio Phase : omnis alienigena non comedet ex eo.

12:43 And the Lord said to Moses and Aaron: This is the service of the Phase; no foreigner shall eat of it.

12:44 Omnis autem servus emptitius circumcidetur, et sic comedet.

12:44 But every bought servant shall be circumcised, and so shall eat.

12:45 Advena et mercenarius non edent ex eo.

12:45 The stranger and the hireling shall not eat thereof.

12:46 In una domo comedetur, nec efferetis de carnibus ejus foras, nec os illius confringetis.

12:46 In one house shall it be eaten, neither shall you carry forth of the flesh thereof out of the house, neither shall you break a bone thereof.

12:47 Omnis cœtus filiorum Israël faciet illud.

12:47 All the assembly of the children of Israel shall keep it.

12:48 Quod si quis peregrinorum in vestram voluerit transire coloniam, et facere Phase Domini, circumcidetur prius omne masculinum ejus, et tunc rite celebrabit : eritque sicut indigena terræ : si quis autem circumcisus non fuerit, non vescetur ex eo.

12:48 And if any stranger be willing to dwell among you, and to keep the Phase of the Lord, all his males shall first be circumcised, and then shall he celebrate it according to the manner: and he shall be as he that is born in the land: but if any man be uncircumcised, he shall not eat thereof.

12:49 Eadem lex erit indigenæ et colono qui peregrinatur apud vos.

12:49 The same law shall be to him that is born in the land, and to the proselyte that sojourneth with you.

12:50 Feceruntque omnes filii Israël sicut præceperat Dominus Moysi et Aaron.

12:50 And all the children of Israel did as the Lord had commanded Moses and Aaron.

12:51 Et eadem die eduxit Dominus filios Israël de terra Ægypti per turmas suas.

12:51 And the same day the Lord brought forth the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt by their companies.

Chapter 13

13:1 Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen, dicens :

13:1 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

13:2 Sanctifica mihi omne primogenitum quod aperit vulvam in filiis Israël, tam de hominibus quam de jumentis : mea sunt enim omnia.

13:2 Sanctify unto me every firstborn that openeth the womb among the children of Israel, as well of men as of beasts: for they are all mine.

13:3 Et ait Moyses ad populum : Mementote diei hujus in qua egressi estis de Ægypto et de domo servitutis, quoniam in manu forti eduxit vos Dominus de loco isto : ut non comedatis fermentatum panem.

13:3 And Moses said to the people: Remember this day in which you came forth out of Egypt, and out of the house of bondage, for with a strong hand hath the Lord brought you forth out of this place: that you eat no leavened bread.

13:4 Hodie egredimini mense novarum frugum.

13:4 This day you go forth in the month of new corn.

13:5 Cumque introduxerit te Dominus in terram Chananæi, et Hethæi, et Amorrhæi, et Hevæi, et Jebusæi, quam juravit patribus tuis ut daret tibi, terram fluentem lacte et melle, celebrabis hunc morem sacrorum mense isto.

13:5 And when the Lord shall have brought thee into the land of the Chanaanite, and the Hethite, and the Amorrhite, and the Hevite, and the Jebusite, which he swore to thy fathers that he would give thee, a land that floweth with milk and honey, thou shalt celebrate this manner of sacred rites in this month.

13:6 Septem diebus vesceris azymis : et in die septimo erit solemnitas Domini.

13:6 Seven days shalt thou eat unleavened bread: and on the seventh day shall be the solemnity of the Lord.

13:7 Azyma comedetis septem diebus : non apparebit apud te aliquid fermentatum, nec in cunctis finibus tuis.

13:7 Unleavened bread shall you eat seven days: there shall not be seen any thing leavened with thee, nor in all thy coasts.

13:8 Narrabisque filio tuo in die illo, dicens : Hoc est quod fecit mihi Dominus quando egressus sum de Ægypto.

13:8 And thou shalt tell thy son in that day, saying: This is what the Lord did to me when I came forth out of Egypt.

13:9 Et erit quasi signum in manu tua, et quasi monimentum ante oculos tuos : et ut lex Domini semper sit in ore tuo, in manu enim forti eduxit te Dominus de Ægypto.

13:9 And it shall be as a sign in thy hand, and as a memorial before thy eyes; and that the law of the Lord be always in thy mouth, for with a strong hand the Lord hath brought thee out of the land of Egypt.

13:10 Custodies hujuscemodi cultum statuto tempore a diebus in dies.

13:10 Thou shalt keep this observance at the set time from days to days.

13:11 Cumque introduxerit te Dominus in terram Chananæi, sicut juravit tibi et patribus tuis, et dederit tibi eam :

13:11 And when the Lord shall have brought thee into the land of the Chanaanite, as he swore to thee and thy fathers, and shall give it thee:

13:12 separabis omne quod aperit vulvam Domino, et quod primitivum est in pecoribus tuis : quidquid habueris masculini sexus, consecrabis Domino.

13:12 Thou shalt set apart all that openeth the womb for the Lord, and all that is first brought forth of thy cattle: whatsoever thou shalt have of the male sex, thou shalt consecrate to the Lord.

13:13 Primogenitum asini mutabis ove : quod si non redemeris, interficies. Omne autem primogenitum hominis de filiis tuis, pretio redimes.

13:13 The firstborn of an ass thou shalt change for a sheep: and if thou do not redeem it, thou shalt kill it. And every firstborn of men thou shalt redeem with a price.

13:14 Cumque interrogaverit te filius tuus cras, dicens : Quid est hoc ? respondebis ei : In manu forti eduxit nos Dominus de terra Ægypti, de domo servitutis.

13:14 And when thy son shall ask thee to morrow, saying: What is this? thou shalt answer him: With a strong hand did the Lord bring us forth out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.

13:15 Nam cum induratus esset Pharao, et nollet nos dimittere, occidit Dominus omne primogenitum in terra Ægypti, a primogenito hominis usque ad primogenitum jumentorum : idcirco immolo Domino omne quod aperit vulvam masculini sexus, et omnia primogenita filiorum meorum redimo.

13:15 For when Pharao was hardened, and would not let us go, the Lord slew every firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of man to the firstborn of beasts: therefore I sacrifice to the Lord all that openeth the womb of the male sex, and all the firstborn of my sons I redeem.

13:16 Erit igitur quasi signum in manu tua, et quasi appensum quid, ob recordationem, inter oculos tuos : eo quod in manu forti eduxit nos Dominus de Ægypto.

13:16 And it shall be as a sign in thy hand, and as a thing hung between thy eyes, for a remembrance: because the Lord hath brought us forth out of Egypt by a strong hand.

13:17 Igitur cum emisisset Pharao populum, non eos duxit Deus per viam terræ Philisthiim quæ vicina est : reputans ne forte pœniteret eum, si vidisset adversum se bella consurgere, et reverteretur in Ægyptum.

13:17 And when Pharao had sent out the people, the Lord led them not by the way of the land of the Philistines, which is near; thinking lest perhaps they would repent, if they should see wars arise against them, and would return into Egypt.

13:18 Sed circumduxit per viam deserti, quæ est juxta mare Rubrum : et armati ascenderunt filii Israël de terra Ægypti.

13:18 But he led them about by the way of the desert, which is by the Red Sea: and the children of Israel went up armed out of the land of Egypt.

13:19 Tulit quoque Moyses ossa Joseph secum : eo quod adjurasset filios Israël, dicens : Visitabit vos Deus ; efferte ossa mea hinc vobiscum.

13:19 And Moses took Joseph's bones with him: because he had adjured the children of Israel, saying: God shall visit you, carry out my bones from hence with you.

13:20 Profectique de Socoth castrametati sunt in Etham, in extremis finibus solitudinis.

13:20 And marching from Socoth, they encamped in Etham, in the utmost coasts of the wilderness.

13:21 Dominus autem præcedebat eos ad ostendendam viam per diem in columna nubis, et per noctem in columna ignis : ut dux esset itineris utroque tempore.

13:21 And the Lord went before them to shew the way, by day in a pillar of a cloud, and by night in a pillar of fire; that he might be the guide of their journey at both times.

13:22 Numquam defuit columna nubis per diem, nec columna ignis per noctem, coram populo.

13:22 There never failed the pillar of the cloud by day, nor the pillar of fire by night, before the people.

Chapter 14

14:1 Locutus est autem Dominus ad Moysen, dicens :

14:1 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

14:2 Loquere filiis Israël : Reversi castrametentur e regione Phihahiroth, quæ est inter Magdalum et mare contra Beelsephon : in conspectu ejus castra ponetis super mare.

14:2 Speak to the children of Israel: Let them turn and encamp over against Phihahiroth, which is between Magdal and the sea over against Beelsephon: you shall encamp before it upon the sea.

14:3 Dicturusque est Pharao super filiis Israël : Coarctati sunt in terra ; conclusit eos desertum.

14:3 And Pharao will say of the children of Israel: They are straitened in the land, the desert hath shut them in.

14:4 Et indurabo cor ejus, ac persequetur vos : et glorificabor in Pharaone, et in omni exercitu ejus ; scientque Ægyptii quia ego sum Dominus. Feceruntque ita.

14:4 And I shall harden his heart and he will pursue you: and I shall be glorified in Pharao, and in all his army: and the Egyptians shall know that I am the Lord. And they did so.

14:5 Et nuntiatum est regi Ægyptiorum quod fugisset populus : immutatumque est cor Pharaonis et servorum ejus super populo, et dixerunt : Quid voluimus facere ut dimitteremus Israël, ne serviret nobis ?

14:5 And it was told the king of the Egyptians that the people was fled: and the heart of Pharao and of his servants was changed with regard to the people, and they said: What meant we to do, that we let Israel go from serving us?

14:6 Junxit ergo currum, et omnem populum suum assumpsit secum.

14:6 So he made ready his chariot, and took all his people with him.

14:7 Tulitque sexcentos currus electos, et quidquid in Ægypto curruum fuit : et duces totius exercitus.

14:7 And he took six hundred chosen chariots, and all the chariots that were in Egypt: and the captains of the whole army.

14:8 Induravitque Dominus cor Pharaonis regis Ægypti, et persecutus est filios Israël : at illi egressi sunt in manu excelsa.

14:8 And the Lord hardened the heart of Pharao, king of Egypt, and he pursued the children of Israel; but they were gone forth in a mighty hand.

14:9 Cumque persequerentur Ægyptii vestigia præcedentium, repererunt eos in castris super mare : omnis equitatus et currus Pharaonis, et universus exercitus, erant in Phihahiroth contra Beelsephon.

14:9 And when the Egyptians followed the steps of them who were gone before, they found them encamped at the sea side: all Pharao's horse and chariots and the whole army were in Phihahiroth, before Beelsephon.

14:10 Cumque appropinquasset Pharao, levantes filii Israël oculos, viderunt Ægyptios post se, et timuerunt valde : clamaveruntque ad Dominum,

14:10 And when Pharao drew near, the children of Israel lifting up their eyes, saw the Egyptians behind them: and they feared exceedingly, and cried to the Lord.

14:11 et dixerunt ad Moysen : Forsitan non erant sepulchra in Ægypto, ideo tulisti nos ut moreremur in solitudine : quid hoc facere voluisti, ut educeres nos ex Ægypto ?

14:11 And they said to Moses: Perhaps there were no graves in Egypt, therefore thou hast brought us to die in the wilderness: why wouldst thou do this, to lead us out of Egypt?

14:12 nonne iste est sermo, quem loquebamur ad te in Ægypto, dicentes : Recede a nobis, ut serviamus Ægyptiis ? multo enim melius erat servire eis, quam mori in solitudine.

14:12 Is not this the word that we spoke to thee in Egypt, saying: Depart from us, that we may serve the Egyptians? for it was much better to serve them, than to die in the wilderness.

14:13 Et ait Moyses ad populum : Nolite timere : state, et videte magnalia Domini quæ facturus est hodie : Ægyptios enim, quos nunc videtis, nequaquam ultra videbitis usque in sempiternum.

14:13 And Moses said to the people: Fear not: stand, and see the great wonders of the Lord, which he will do this day; for the Egyptians, whom you see now, you shall see no more for ever.

14:14 Dominus pugnabit pro vobis, et vos tacebitis.

14:14 The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.

14:15 Dixitque Dominus ad Moysen : Quid clamas ad me ? loquere filiis Israël ut proficiscantur.

14:15 And the Lord said to Moses: Why criest thou to me? Speak to the children of Israel to go forward.

14:16 Tu autem eleva virgam tuam, et extende manum tuam super mare, et divide illud : ut gradiantur filii Israël in medio mari per siccum.

14:16 But lift thou up thy rod, and stretch forth thy hand over the sea, and divide it: that the children of Israel may go through the midst of the sea on dry ground.

14:17 Ego autem indurabo cor Ægyptiorum ut persequantur vos : et glorificabor in Pharaone, et in omni exercitu ejus, et in curribus et in equitibus illius.

14:17 And I will harden the heart of the Egyptians to pursue you: and I will be glorified in Pharao, and in all his host, and in his chariots and in his horsemen.

14:18 Et scient Ægyptii quia ego sum Dominus cum glorificatus fuero in Pharaone, et in curribus atque in equitibus ejus.

14:18 And the Egyptians shall know that I am the Lord, when I shall be glorified in Pharao, and in his chariots, and in his horsemen.

14:19 Tollensque se angelus Dei, qui præcedebat castra Israël, abiit post eos : et cum eo pariter columna nubis, priora dimittens, post tergum

14:19 And the angel of God, who went before the camp of Israel, removing, went behind them: and together with him the pillar of the cloud, leaving the forepart,

14:20 stetit, inter castra Ægyptiorum et castra Israël : et erat nubes tenebrosa, et illuminans noctem, ita ut ad se invicem toto noctis tempore accedere non valerent.

14:20 Stood behind, between the Egyptians' camp and the camp of Israel: and it was a dark cloud, and enlightening the night, so that they could not come at one another all the night.

14:21 Cumque extendisset Moyses manum super mare, abstulit illud Dominus flante vento vehementi et urente tota nocte, et vertit in siccum : divisaque est aqua.

14:21 And when Moses had stretched forth his hand over the sea, the Lord took it away by a strong and burning wind blowing all the night, and turned it into dry ground: and the water was divided.

14:22 Et ingressi sunt filii Israël per medium sicci maris : erat enim aqua quasi murus a dextra eorum et læva.

14:22 And the children of Israel went in through the midst of the sea dried up; for the water was as a wall on their right hand and on their left.

14:23 Persequentesque Ægyptii ingressi sunt post eos, et omnis equitatus Pharaonis, currus ejus et equites per medium maris.

14:23 And the Egyptians pursuing went in after them, and all Pharao's horses, his chariots and horsemen, through the midst of the sea.

14:24 Jamque advenerat vigilia matutina, et ecce respiciens Dominus super castra Ægyptiorum per columnam ignis et nubis, interfecit exercitum eorum,

14:24 And now the morning watch was come, and behold the Lord looking upon the Egyptian army through the pillar of fire and of the cloud, slew their host.

14:25 et subvertit rotas curruum, ferebanturque in profundum. Dixerunt ergo Ægyptii : Fugiamus Israëlem : Dominus enim pugnat pro eis contra nos.

14:25 And overthrew the wheels of the chariots, and they were carried into the deep. And the Egyptians said: Let us flee from Israel; for the Lord fighteth for them against us.

14:26 Et ait Dominus ad Moysen : Extende manum tuam super mare, ut revertantur aquæ ad Ægyptios super currus et equites eorum.

14:26 And the Lord said to Moses: Stretch forth thy hand over the sea, that the waters may come again upon the Egyptians, upon their chariots and horsemen.

14:27 Cumque extendisset Moyses manum contra mare, reversum est primo diluculo ad priorem locum : fugientibusque Ægyptiis occurrerunt aquæ, et involvit eos Dominus in mediis fluctibus.

14:27 And when Moses had stretched forth his hand towards the sea, it returned at the first break of day to the former place: and as the Egyptians were fleeing away, the waters came upon them, and the Lord shut them up in the middle of the waves.

14:28 Reversæque sunt aquæ, et operuerunt currus et equites cuncti exercitus Pharaonis, qui sequentes ingressi fuerant mare : nec unus quidem superfuit ex eis.

14:28 And the waters returned, and covered the chariots and the horsemen of all the army of Pharao, who had come into the sea after them, neither did there so much as one of them remain.

14:29 Filii autem Israël perrexerunt per medium sicci maris, et aquæ eis erant quasi pro muro a dextris et a sinistris :

14:29 But the children of Israel marched through the midst of the sea upon dry land, and the waters were to them as a wall on the right hand and on the left:

14:30 liberavitque Dominus in die illa Israël de manu Ægyptiorum.

14:30 And the Lord delivered Israel in that day out of the hands of the Egyptians.

14:31 Et viderunt Ægyptios mortuos super littus maris, et manum magnam quam exercuerat Dominus contra eos : timuitque populus Dominum, et crediderunt Domino, et Moysi servo ejus.

14:31 And they saw the Egyptians dead upon the sea shore, and the mighty hand that the Lord had used against them: and the people feared the Lord, and they believed the Lord, and Moses his servant.

Chapter 15

15:1 Tunc cecinit Moyses et filii Israël carmen hoc Domino, et dixerunt : Cantemus Domino : gloriose enim magnificatus est, equum et ascensorem dejecit in mare.

15:1 Then Moses and the children of Israel sung this canticle to the Lord, and said: Let us sing to the Lord: for he is gloriously magnified, the horse and the rider he hath thrown into the sea.

15:2 Fortitudo mea, et laus mea Dominus, et factus est mihi in salutem : iste Deus meus, et glorificabo eum : Deus patris mei, et exaltabo eum.

15:2 The Lord is my strength and my praise, and he is become salvation to me: he is my God, and I will glorify him: the God of my father, and I will exalt him.

15:3 Dominus quasi vir pugnator, Omnipotens nomen ejus,

15:3 The Lord is as a man of war, Almighty is his name.

15:4 currus Pharaonis et exercitum ejus projecit in mare : electi principes ejus submersi sunt in mari Rubro.

15:4 Pharao's chariots and his army he hath cast into the sea: his chosen captains are drowned in the Red Sea.

15:5 Abyssi operuerunt eos ; descenderunt in profundum quasi lapis.

15:5 The depths have covered them, they are sunk to the bottom like a stone.

15:6 Dextera tua, Domine, magnificata est in fortitudine : dextera tua, Domine, percussit inimicum.

15:6 Thy right hand, O Lord, is magnified in strength: thy right hand, O Lord, hath slain the enemy.

15:7 Et in multitudine gloriæ tuæ deposuisti adversarios tuos : misisti iram tuam, quæ devoravit eos sicut stipulam.

15:7 And in the multitude of thy glory thou hast put down thy adversaries: thou hast sent thy wrath, which hath devoured them like stubble.

15:8 Et in spiritu furoris tui congregatæ sunt aquæ : stetit unda fluens, congregata sunt abyssi in medio mari.

15:8 And with the blast of thy anger the waters were gathered together: the flowing water stood, the depths were gathered together in the midst of the sea.

15:9 Dixit inimicus : Persequar et comprehendam, dividam spolia, implebitur anima mea : evaginabo gladium meum, interficiet eos manus mea.

15:9 The enemy said: I will pursue and overtake, I will divide the spoils, my soul shall have its fill: I will draw my sword, my hand shall slay them.

15:10 Flavit spiritus tuus, et operuit eos mare : submersi sunt quasi plumbum in aquis vehementibus.

15:10 Thy wind blew and the sea covered them: they sunk as lead in the mighty waters.

15:11 Quis similis tui in fortibus, Domine ? quis similis tui, magnificus in sanctitate, terribilis atque laudabilis, faciens mirabilia ?

15:11 Who is like to thee, among the strong, O Lord? who is like to thee, glorious in holiness, terrible and praise-worthy, doing wonders?

15:12 Extendisti manum tuam, et devoravit eos terra.

15:12 Thou stretchedst forth thy hand, and the earth swallowed them.

15:13 Dux fuisti in misericordia tua populo quem redemisti : et portasti eum in fortitudine tua, ad habitaculum sanctum tuum.

15:13 In thy mercy thou hast been a leader to the people which thou hast redeemed: and in thy strength thou hast carried them to thy holy habitation.

15:14 Ascenderunt populi, et irati sunt : dolores obtinuerunt habitatores Philisthiim.

15:14 Nations rose up, and were angry: sorrows took hold on the inhabitants of Philisthiim.

15:15 Tunc conturbati sunt principes Edom, robustos Moab obtinuit tremor : obriguerunt omnes habitatores Chanaan.

15:15 Then were the princes of Edom troubled, trembling seized on the stout men of Moab: all the inhabitants of Chanaan became stiff.

15:16 Irruat super eos formido et pavor, in magnitudine brachii tui : fiant immobiles quasi lapis, donec pertranseat populus tuus, Domine, donec pertranseat populus tuus iste, quem possedisti.

15:16 Let fear and dread fall upon them, in the greatness of thy arm: let them become immoveable as a stone, until thy people, O Lord, pass by: until this thy people pass by, which thou hast possessed.

15:17 Introduces eos, et plantabis in monte hæreditatis tuæ, firmissimo habitaculo tuo quod operatus es, Domine : sanctuarium tuum, Domine, quod firmaverunt manus tuæ.

15:17 Thou shalt bring them in, and plant them in the mountain of thy inheritance, in thy most firm habitation, which thou hast made, O Lord; thy sanctuary, O Lord, which thy hands have established.

15:18 Dominus regnabit in æternum et ultra.

15:18 The Lord shall reign for ever and ever.

15:19 Ingressus est enim eques Pharao cum curribus et equitibus ejus in mare : et reduxit super eos Dominus aquas maris : filii autem Israël ambulaverunt per siccum in medio ejus.

15:19 For Pharao went in on horseback with his chariots and horsemen into the sea: and the Lord brought back upon them the waters of the sea: but the children of Israel walked on dry ground in the midst thereof.

15:20 Sumpsit ergo Maria prophetissa, soror Aaron, tympanum in manu sua : egressæque sunt omnes mulieres post eam cum tympanis et choris,

15:20 So Mary the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took a timbrel in her hand: and all the women went forth after her with timbrels and with dances.

15:21 quibus præcinebat, dicens : Cantemus Domino, gloriose enim magnificatus est : equum et ascensorem ejus dejecit in mare.

15:21 And she began the song to them, saying: Let us sing to the Lord, for he is gloriously magnified, the horse and his rider he hath thrown into the sea.

15:22 Tulit autem Moyses Israël de mari Rubro, et egressi sunt in desertum Sur : ambulaveruntque tribus diebus per solitudinem, et non inveniebant aquam.

15:22 And Moses brought Israel from the Red Sea, and they went forth into the wilderness of Sur: and they marched three days through the wilderness, and found no water.

15:23 Et venerunt in Mara, nec poterant bibere aquas de Mara, eo quod essent amaræ : unde et congruum loco nomen imposuit, vocans illum Mara, id est, amaritudinem.

15:23 And they came into Mara, and they could not drink the waters of Mara because they were bitter: whereupon he gave a name also agreeable to the place, calling it Mara, that is, bitterness.

15:24 Et murmuravit populus contra Moysen, dicens : Quid bibemus ?

15:24 And the people murmured against Moses, saying: What shall we drink?

15:25 At ille clamavit ad Dominum, qui ostendit ei lignum : quod cum misisset in aquas, in dulcedinem versæ sunt : ibi constituit ei præcepta, atque judicia, et ibi tentavit eum,

15:25 But he cried to the Lord, and he shewed him a tree, which when he had cast into the waters, they were turned into sweetness. There he appointed him ordinances, and judgments, and there he proved him,

15:26 dicens : Si audieris vocem Domini Dei tui, et quod rectum est coram eo feceris, et obedieris mandatis ejus, custodierisque omnia præcepta illius, cunctum languorem, quem posui in Ægypto, non inducam super te : ego enim Dominus sanator tuus.

15:26 Saying: If thou wilt hear the voice of the Lord thy God, and do what is right before him, and obey his commandments, and keep all his precepts, none of the evils that I laid upon Egypt, will I bring upon thee: for I am the Lord thy healer.

15:27 Venerunt autem in Elim filii Israël, ubi erant duodecim fontes aquarum, et septuaginta palmæ : et castrametati sunt juxta aquas.

15:27 And the children of Israel came into Elim, where there were twelve fountains of water, and seventy palm trees: and they encamped by the waters.

Chapter 16

16:1 Profectique sunt de Elim, et venit omnis multitudo filiorum Israël in desertum Sin, quod est inter Elim et Sinai, quintodecimo die mensis secundi, postquam egressi sunt de terra Ægypti.

16:1 And they set forward from Elim, and all the multitude of the children of Israel came into the desert of Sin, which is between Elim and Sinai: the fifteenth day of the second month, after they came out of the land of Egypt.

16:2 Et murmuravit omnis congregatio filiorum Israël contra Moysen et Aaron in solitudine.

16:2 And all the congregation of the children of Israel murmured against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness.

16:3 Dixeruntque filii Israël ad eos : Utinam mortui essemus per manum Domini in terra Ægypti, quando sedebamus super ollas carnium, et comedebamus panem in saturitate : cur eduxistis nos in desertum istud, ut occideretis omnem multitudinem fame ?

16:3 And the children of Israel said to them: Would to God we had died by the hand of the Lord in the land of Egypt, when we sat over the fleshpots, and ate bread to the full: Why have you brought us into this desert, that you might destroy all the multitude with famine?

16:4 Dixit autem Dominus ad Moysen : Ecce ego pluam vobis panes de cælo : egrediatur populus, et colligat quæ sufficiunt per singulos dies : ut tentem eum utrum ambulet in lege mea, an non.

16:4 And the Lord said to Moses: Behold I will rain bread from heaven for you; let the people go forth, and gather what is sufficient for every day: that I may prove them whether they will walk in my law, or not.

16:5 Die autem sexto parent quod inferant : et sit duplum quam colligere solebant per singulos dies.

16:5 But the sixth day let them provide for to bring in: and let it be double to that they were wont to gather every day.

16:6 Dixeruntque Moyses et Aaron ad omnes filios Israël : Vespere scietis quod Dominus eduxerit vos de terra Ægypti,

16:6 And Moses and Aaron said to the children of Israel In the evening you shall know that the Lord hath brought you forth out of the land of Egypt:

16:7 et mane videbitis gloriam Domini : audivit enim murmur vestrum contra Dominum : nos vero quid sumus, quia mussitastis contra nos ?

16:7 And in the morning you shall see the glory of the Lord: for he hath heard your murmuring against the Lord: but as for us, what are we, that you mutter against us?

16:8 Et ait Moyses : Dabit vobis Dominus vespere carnes edere, et mane panes in saturitate : eo quod audierit murmurationes vestras quibus murmurati estis contra eum : nos enim quid sumus ? nec contra nos est murmur vestrum, sed contra Dominum.

16:8 And Moses said: In the evening the Lord will give you flesh to eat, and in the morning bread to the full: for he hath heard your murmurings, with which you have murmured against him, for what are we? your murmuring is not against us, but against the Lord.

16:9 Dixit quoque Moyses ad Aaron : Dic universæ congregationi filiorum Israël : Accedite coram Domino : audivit enim murmur vestrum.

16:9 Moses also said to Aaron: Say to the whole congregation of the children of Israel: Come before the Lord; for he hath heard your murmuring.

16:10 Cumque loqueretur Aaron ad omnem cœtum filiorum Israël, respexerunt ad solitudinem : et ecce gloria Domini apparuit in nube.

16:10 And when Aaron spoke to all the assembly of the children of Israel, they looked towards the wilderness; and behold the glory of the Lord appeared in a cloud.

16:11 Locutus est autem Dominus ad Moysen, dicens :

16:11 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

16:12 Audivi murmurationes filiorum Israël. Loquere ad eos : Vespere comedetis carnes, et mane saturabimini panibus : scietisque quod ego sum Dominus Deus vester.

16:12 I have heard the murmuring of the children of Israel, say to them: In the evening you shall eat flesh, and in the morning you shall have your fill of bread; and you shall know that I am the Lord your God.

16:13 Factum est ergo vespere, et ascendens coturnix, cooperuit castra : mane quoque ros jacuit per circuitum castrorum.

16:13 So it came to pass in the evening, that quails coming up, covered the camp: and in the morning a dew lay round about the camp.

16:14 Cumque operuisset superficiem terræ, apparuit in solitudine minutum, et quasi pilo tusum in similitudinem pruinæ super terram.

16:14 And when it had covered the face of the earth, it appeared in the wilderness small, and as it were beaten with a pestle, like unto the hoar frost on the ground.

16:15 Quod cum vidissent filii Israël, dixerunt ad invicem : Manhu ? quod significat : Quid est hoc ? ignorabant enim quid esset. Quibus ait Moyses : Iste est panis quem Dominus dedit vobis ad vescendum.

16:15 And when the children of Israel saw it, they said one to another: Manhu! which signifieth: What is this! for they knew not what it was. And Moses said to them: This is the bread which the Lord hath given you to eat.

16:16 Hic est sermo, quem præcepit Dominus : Colligat unusquisque ex eo quantum sufficit ad vescendum : gomor per singula capita, juxta numerum animarum vestrarum quæ habitant in tabernaculo sic tolletis.

16:16 This is the word that the Lord hath commanded: Let every one gather of it as much as is enough to eat; a gomor for every man, according to the number of your souls that dwell in a tent, so shall you take of it.

16:17 Feceruntque ita filii Israël : et collegerunt, alius plus, alius minus.

16:17 And the children of Israel did so: and they gathered, one more, another less.

16:18 Et mensi sunt ad mensuram gomor : nec qui plus collegerat, habuit amplius : nec qui minus paraverat, reperit minus : sed singuli juxta id quod edere poterant, congregaverunt.

16:18 And they measured by the measure of a gomor: neither had he more that had gathered more; nor did he find less that had provided less: but every one had gathered, according to what they were able to eat.

16:19 Dixitque Moyses ad eos : Nullus relinquat ex eo in mane.

16:19 And Moses said to them: Let no man leave thereof till the morning.

16:20 Qui non audierunt eum, sed dimiserunt quidam ex eis usque mane, et scatere cœpit vermibus, atque computruit : et iratus est contra eos Moyses.

16:20 And they hearkened not to him, but some of them left until the morning, and it began to be full of worms, and it putrified, and Moses was angry with them.

16:21 Colligebant autem mane singuli, quantum sufficere poterat ad vescendum : cumque incaluisset sol, liquefiebat.

16:21 Now every one of them gathered in the morning, as much as might suffice to eat: and after the sun grew hot, it melted.

16:22 In die autem sexta collegerunt cibos duplices, id est, duo gomor per singulos homines : venerunt autem omnes principes multitudinis, et narraverunt Moysi.

16:22 But on the sixth day they gathered twice as much, that is, two gomors every man: and all the rulers of the multitude came, and told Moses.

16:23 Qui ait eis : Hoc est quod locutus est Dominus : Requies sabbati sanctificata est Domino cras : quodcumque operandum est, facite, et quæ coquenda sunt coquite : quidquid autem reliquum fuerit, reponite usque in mane.

16:23 And he said to them: This is what the Lord hath spoken: To morrow is the rest of the sabbath sanctified to the Lord. Whatsoever work is to be done, do it; and the meats that are to be dressed, dress them; and whatsoever shall remain, lay it up until the morning.

16:24 Feceruntque ita ut præceperat Moyses, et non computruit, neque vermis inventus est in eo.

16:24 And they did so as Moses had commanded, and it did not putrify, neither was there worm found in it.

16:25 Dixitque Moyses : Comedite illud hodie, quia sabbatum est Domini : non invenietur hodie in agro.

16:25 And Moses said: Eat it to day, because it is the sabbath of the Lord: to day it shall not be found in the field.

16:26 Sex diebus colligite : in die autem septimo sabbatum est Domini, idcirco non invenietur.

16:26 Gather it six days; but on the seventh day is the sabbath of the Lord, therefore it shall not be found.

16:27 Venitque septima dies : et egressi de populo ut colligerent, non invenerunt.

16:27 And the seventh day came; and some of the people going forth to gather, found none.

16:28 Dixit autem Dominus ad Moysen : Usquequo non vultis custodire mandata mea et legem meam ?

16:28 And the Lord said to Moses: How long will you refuse to keep my commandments, and my law?

16:29 videte quod Dominus dederit vobis sabbatum, et propter hoc die sexta tribuit vobis cibos duplices : maneat unusquisque apud semetipsum ; nullus egrediatur de loco suo die septimo.

16:29 See that the Lord hath given you the sabbath, and for this reason on the sixth day he giveth you a double provision: let each man stay at home, and let none go forth out of his place the seventh day.

16:30 Et sabbatizavit populus die septimo.

16:30 And the people kept the sabbath on the seventh day.

16:31 Appellavitque domus Israël nomen ejus Man : quod erat quasi semen coriandri album, gustusque ejus quasi similæ cum melle.

16:31 And the house of Israel called the name thereof Manna: and it was like coriander seed, white, and the taste thereof like to flour with honey.

16:32 Dixit autem Moyses : Iste est sermo, quem præcepit Dominus : Imple gomor ex eo, et custodiatur in futuras retro generationes : ut noverint panem, quo alui vos in solitudine, quando educti estis de terra Ægypti.

16:32 And Moses said: This is the word which the Lord hath commanded: Fill a gomor of it, and let it be kept unto generations to come hereafter; that they may know the bread, wherewith I fed you in the wilderness when you were brought forth out of the land of Egypt.

16:33 Dixitque Moyses ad Aaron : Sume vas unum, et mitte ibi man, quantum potest capere gomor, et repone coram Domino ad servandum in generationes vestras,

16:33 And Moses said to Aaron: Take a vessel, and put manna into it, as much as a gomor can hold; and lay it up before the Lord, to keep unto your generations,

16:34 sicut præcepit Dominus Moysi. Posuitque illud Aaron in tabernaculo reservandum.

16:34 As the Lord commanded Moses. And Aaron put it in the tabernacle to be kept.

16:35 Filii autem Israël comederunt man quadraginta annis, donec venirent in terram habitabilem : hoc cibo aliti sunt, usquequo tangerent fines terræ Chanaan.

16:35 And the children of Israel ate manna forty years, till they came to a habitable land: with this meat were they fed, until they reached the borders of the land of Chanaan.

16:36 Gomor autem decima pars est ephi.

16:36 Now a gomor is the tenth part of an ephi.

Chapter 17

17:1 Igitur profecta omnis multitudo filiorum Israël de deserto Sin per mansiones suas, juxta sermonem Domini, castrametati sunt in Raphidim, ubi non erat aqua ad bibendum populo.

17:1 Then all the multitude of the children of Israel setting forward from the desert of Sin, by their mansions, according to the word of the Lord, encamped in Raphidim, where there was no water for the people to drink.

17:2 Qui jurgatus contra Moysen, ait : Da nobis aquam, ut bibamus. Quibus respondit Moyses : Quid jurgamini contra me ? cur tentatis Dominum ?

17:2 And they chode with Moses, and said: Give us water, that we may drink. And Moses answered them: Why chide you with me? Wherefore do you tempt the Lord?

17:3 Sitivit ergo ibi populus præ aquæ penuria, et murmuravit contra Moysen, dicens : Cur fecisti nos exire de Ægypto, ut occideres nos, et liberos nostros, ac jumenta siti ?

17:3 So the people were thirsty there for want of water, and murmured against Moses, saying: Why didst thou make us go forth out of Egypt, to kill us and our children, and our beasts with thirst?

17:4 Clamavit autem Moyses ad Dominum, dicens : Quid faciam populo huic ? adhuc paululum, et lapidabit me.

17:4 And Moses cried to the Lord, saying: What shall I do to this people? Yet a little more and they will stone me.

17:5 Et ait Dominus ad Moysen : Antecede populum, et sume tecum de senioribus Israël : et virgam qua percussisti fluvium, tolle in manu tua, et vade.

17:5 And the Lord said to Moses: Go before the people, and take with thee of the ancients of Israel: and take in thy hand the rod wherewith thou didst strike the river, and go.

17:6 En ego stabo ibi coram te, supra petram Horeb : percutiesque petram, et exibit ex ea aqua, ut bibat populus. Fecit Moyses ita coram senioribus Israël :

17:6 Behold I will stand there before thee, upon the rock Horeb, and thou shalt strike the rock, and water shall come out of it that the people may drink. Moses did so before the ancients of Israel:

17:7 et vocavit nomen loci illius, Tentatio, propter jurgium filiorum Israël, et quia tentaverunt Dominum, dicentes : Estne Dominus in nobis, an non ?

17:7 And he called the name of that place Temptation, because of the chiding of the children of Israel, and for that they tempted the Lord, saying: Is the Lord amongst us or not?

17:8 Venit autem Amalec, et pugnabat contra Israël in Raphidim.

17:8 And Amalec came, and fought against Israel in Raphidim.

17:9 Dixitque Moyses ad Josue : Elige viros : et egressus, pugna contra Amalec : cras ego stabo in vertice collis, habens virgam Dei in manu mea.

17:9 And Moses said to Josue: Choose out men; and go out and fight against Amalec: tomorrow I will stand on the top of the hill, having the rod of God in my hand.

17:10 Fecit Josue ut locutus erat Moyses, et pugnavit contra Amalec : Moyses autem et Aaron et Hur ascenderunt super verticem collis.

17:10 Josue did as Moses had spoken, and he fought against Amalec; but Moses, and Aaron, and Hur, went up upon the top of the hill.

17:11 Cumque levaret Moyses manus, vincebat Israël : sin autem paululum remisisset, superabat Amalec.

17:11 And when Moses lifted up his hands, Israel overcame; but if he let them down a little, Amalec overcame.

17:12 Manus autem Moysi erant graves : sumentes igitur lapidem, posuerunt subter eum, in quo sedit : Aaron autem et Hur sustentabant manus ejus ex utraque parte. Et factum est ut manus illius non lassarentur usque ad occasum solis.

17:12 And Moses's hands were heavy: so they took a stone, and put under him, and he sat on it: and Aaron and Hur stayed up his hands on both sides. And it came to pass, that his hands were not weary until sunset.

17:13 Fugavitque Josue Amalec, et populum ejus in ore gladii.

17:13 And Josue put Amalec and his people to flight, by the edge of the sword.

17:14 Dixit autem Dominus ad Moysen : Scribe hoc ob monimentum in libro, et trade auribus Josue : delebo enim memoriam Amalec sub cælo.

17:14 And the Lord said to Moses: Write this for a memorial in a book, and deliver it to the ears of Josue; for I will destroy the memory of Amalec from under heaven.

17:15 Ædificavitque Moyses altare : et vocavit nomen ejus, Dominus exaltatio mea, dicens :

17:15 And Moses built an altar; and called the name thereof, The Lord, my exaltation, saying:

17:16 Quia manus solii Domini, et bellum Domini erit contra Amalec, a generatione in generationem.

17:16 Because the hand of the throne of the Lord, and the war of the Lord shall be against Amalec, from generation to generation.

Chapter 18

18:1 Cumque audisset Jethro, sacerdos Madian, cognatus Moysi, omnia quæ fecerat Deus Moysi, et Israëli populo suo, et quod eduxisset Dominus Israël de Ægypto,

18:1 And when Jethro the priest of Madian, the kinsman of Moses, had heard all the things that God had done to Moses, and to Israel his people, and that the Lord had brought forth Israel out of Egypt:

18:2 tulit Sephoram uxorem Moysi quam remiserat,

18:2 He took Sephora, the wife of Moses, whom he had sent back:

18:3 et duos filios ejus : quorum unus vocabatur Gersam, dicente patre : Advena fui in terra aliena ;

18:3 And her two sons, of whom one was called Gersam: his father saying, I have been a stranger in a foreign country.

18:4 alter vero Eliezer : Deus enim, ait, patris mei adjutor meus, et eruit me de gladio Pharaonis.

18:4 And the other Eliezer: For the God of my father, said he, is my helper, and hath delivered me from the sword of Pharao.

18:5 Venit ergo Jethro cognatus Moysi, et filii ejus, et uxor ejus ad Moysen in desertum, ubi erat castrametatus juxta montem Dei.

18:5 And Jethro, the kinsman of Moses, came with his sons, and his wife to Moses into the desert, where he was camped by the mountain of God.

18:6 Et mandavit Moysi, dicens : Ego Jethro cognatus tuus venio ad te, et uxor tua, et duo filii cum ea.

18:6 And he sent word to Moses, saying: I Jethro, thy kinsman, come to thee, and thy wife, and thy two sons with her.

18:7 Qui egressus in occursum cognati sui, adoravit, et osculatus est eum : salutaveruntque se mutuo verbis pacificis. Cumque intrasset tabernaculum,

18:7 And he went out to meet his kinsman, and worshipped and kissed him: and they saluted one another with words of peace. And when he was come into the tent,

18:8 narravit Moyses cognato suo cuncta quæ fecerat Dominus Pharaoni et Ægyptiis propter Israël : universumque laborem, qui accidisset eis in itinere, et quod liberaverat eos Dominus.

18:8 Moses told his kinsman all that the Lord had done to Pharao, and the Egyptians in favour of Israel: and all the labour which had befallen them in the journey, and that the Lord had delivered them.

18:9 Lætatusque est Jethro super omnibus bonis, quæ fecerat Dominus Israëli, eo quod eruisset eum de manu Ægyptiorum.

18:9 And Jethro rejoiced for all the good things that the Lord had done to Israel, because he had delivered them out of the hands of the Egyptians.

18:10 Et ait : Benedictus Dominus, qui liberavit vos de manu Ægyptiorum, et de manu Pharaonis ; qui eruit populum suum de manu Ægypti.

18:10 And he said: Blessed is the Lord, who hath delivered his people out of the hand of Egypt.

18:11 Nunc cognovi, quia magnus Dominus super omnes deos : eo quod superbe egerint contra illos.

18:11 Now I know, that the Lord is great above all gods; because they dealt proudly against them.

18:12 Obtulit ergo Jethro cognatus Moysi holocausta et hostias Deo : veneruntque Aaron et omnes seniores Israël, ut comederent panem cum eo coram Deo.

18:12 So Jethro, the kinsman of Moses, offered holocausts and sacrifices to God: and Aaron and all the ancients of Israel came, to eat bread with him before God.

18:13 Altera autem die sedit Moyses ut judicaret populum, qui assistebat Moysi a mane usque ad vesperam.

18:13 And the next day Moses sat to judge the people, who stood by Moses from morning until night.

18:14 Quod cum vidisset cognatus ejus, omnia scilicet quæ agebat in populo, ait : Quid est hoc quod facis in plebe ? cur solus sedes, et omnis populus præstolatur de mane usque ad vesperam ?

18:14 And when his kinsman had seen all things that he did among the people, he said: What is it that thou dost among the people? Why sittest thou alone, and all the people wait from morning till night?

18:15 Cui respondit Moyses : Venit ad me populus quærens sententiam Dei :

18:15 And Moses answered him: The people come to me to seek the judgment of God?

18:16 cumque acciderit eis aliqua disceptatio, veniunt ad me ut judicem inter eos, et ostendam præcepta Dei, et leges ejus.

18:16 And when any controversy falleth out among them, they come to me to judge between them, and to shew the precepts of God, and his laws.

18:17 At ille : Non bonam, inquit, rem facis.

18:17 But he said: The thing thou dost is not good.

18:18 Stulto labore consumeris et tu, et populus iste qui tecum est : ultra vires tuas est negotium ; solus illud non poteris sustinere.

18:18 Thou art spent with foolish labour, both thou, and this people that is with thee; the business is above thy strength, thou alone canst not bear it.

18:19 Sed audi verba mea atque consilia, et erit Deus tecum. Esto tu populo in his quæ ad Deum pertinent, ut referas quæ dicuntur ad eum :

18:19 But hear my words and counsels, and God shall be with thee. Be thou to the people in those things that pertain to God, to bring their words to him:

18:20 ostendasque populo cæremonias et ritum colendi, viamque per quam ingredi debeant, et opus quod facere debeant.

18:20 And to shew the people the ceremonies, and the manner of worshipping; and the way wherein they ought to walk, and the work that they ought to do.

18:21 Provide autem de omni plebe viros potentes, et timentes Deum, in quibus sit veritas, et qui oderint avaritiam, et constitue ex eis tribunos, et centuriones, et quinquagenarios, et decanos,

18:21 And provide out of all the people able men, such as fear God, in whom there is truth, and that hate avarice, and appoint of them rulers of thousands, and of hundreds, and of fifties, and of tens,

18:22 qui judicent populum omni tempore : quidquid autem majus fuerit, referant ad te, et ipsi minora tantummodo judicent : leviusque sit tibi, partito in alios onere.

18:22 Who may judge the people at all times: and when any great matter soever shall fall out, let them refer it to thee, and let them judge the lesser matters only: that so it may be lighter for thee, the burden being shared out unto others.

18:23 Si hoc feceris, implebis imperium Dei, et præcepta ejus poteris sustentare : et omnis hic populus revertetur ad loca sua cum pace.

18:23 If thou dost this, thou shalt fulfil the commandment of God, and shalt be able to bear his precepts: and all this people shall return to their places with peace.

18:24 Quibus auditis, Moyses fecit omnia quæ ille suggesserat.

18:24 And when Moses heard this, he did all things that he had suggested unto him.

18:25 Et electis viris strenuis de cuncto Israël, constituit eos principes populi, tribunos, et centuriones, et quinquagenarios, et decanos.

18:25 And choosing able men out of all Israel, he appointed them rulers of the people, rulers over thousands, and over hundreds, and over fifties, and over tens.

18:26 Qui judicabant plebem omni tempore : quidquid autem gravius erat, referebant ad eum, faciliora tantummodo judicantes.

18:26 And they judged the people at all times: and whatsoever was of greater difficulty they referred to him, and they judged the easier cases only.

18:27 Dimisitque cognatum suum : qui reversus abiit in terram suam.

18:27 And he let his kinsman depart: and he returned and went into his own country.

Chapter 19

19:1 Mense tertio egressionis Israël de terra Ægypti, in die hac venerunt in solitudinem Sinai.

19:1 In the third month of the departure of Israel out of the land of Egypt, on this day they came into the wilderness of Sinai:

19:2 Nam profecti de Raphidim, et pervenientes usque in desertum Sinai, castrametati sunt in eodem loco, ibique Israël fixit tentoria e regione montis.

19:2 For departing out of Raphidim, and coming to the desert of Sinai, they camped in the same place, and there Israel pitched their tents over against the mountain.

19:3 Moyses autem ascendit ad Deum : vocavitque eum Dominus de monte, et ait : Hæc dices domui Jacob, et annuntiabis filiis Israël :

19:3 And Moses went up to God; and the Lord called unto him from the mountain, and said: Thus shalt thou say to the house of Jacob, and tell the children of Israel:

19:4 Vos ipsi vidistis quæ fecerim Ægyptiis, quomodo portaverim vos super alas aquilarum, et assumpserim mihi.

19:4 You have seen what I have done to the Egyptians, how I have carried you upon the wings of eagles, and have taken you to myself.

19:5 Si ergo audieritis vocem meam, et custodieritis pactum meum, eritis mihi in peculium de cunctis populis : mea est enim omnis terra :

19:5 If therefore you will hear my voice, and keep my covenant, you shall be my peculiar possession above all people: for all the earth is mine.

19:6 et vos eritis mihi in regnum sacerdotale, et gens sancta. Hæc sunt verba quæ loqueris ad filios Israël.

19:6 And you shall be to me a priestly kingdom, and a holy nation. These are the words thou shalt speak to the children of Israel.

19:7 Venit Moyses : et convocatis majoribus natu populi, exposuit omnes sermones quos mandaverat Dominus.

19:7 Moses came; and calling together the elders of the people, he declared all the words which the Lord had commanded.

19:8 Responditque omnis populus simul : Cuncta quæ locutus est Dominus, faciemus. Cumque retulisset Moyses verba populi ad Dominum,

19:8 And all the people answered together: All that the Lord hath spoken, we will do. And when Moses had related the people's words to the Lord,

19:9 ait ei Dominus : Jam nunc veniam ad te in caligine nubis, ut audiat me populus loquentem ad te, et credat tibi in perpetuum. Nuntiavit ergo Moyses verba populi ad Dominum.

19:9 The Lord said to him: Lo, now will I come to thee in the darkness of a cloud, that the people may hear me speaking to thee, and may believe thee for ever. And Moses told the words of the people to the Lord.

19:10 Qui dixit ei : Vade ad populum, et sanctifica illos hodie, et cras, laventque vestimenta sua.

19:10 And he said to him: Go to the people, and sanctify them to day, and to morrow, and let them wash their garments.

19:11 Et sint parati in diem tertium : in die enim tertia descendet Dominus coram omni plebe super montem Sinai.

19:11 And let them be ready against the third day; for on the third day the Lord will come down in the sight of all the people, upon Mount Sinai.

19:12 Constituesque terminos populo per circuitum, et dices ad eos : Cavete ne ascendatis in montem, nec tangatis fines illius : omnis qui tetigerit montem, morte morietur.

19:12 And thou shalt appoint certain limits to the people round about, and thou shalt say to them: Take heed ye go not up into the mount, and that ye touch not the borders thereof: every one that toucheth the mount, dying he shall die.

19:13 Manus non tanget eum, sed lapidibus opprimetur, aut confodietur jaculis : sive jumentum fuerit, sive homo, non vivet : cum cœperit clangere buccina, tunc ascendant in montem.

19:13 No hands shall touch him, but he shall be stoned to death, or he shall be shot through with arrows: whether it be beast, or man, he shall not live. When the trumpet shall begin to sound, then let them go up into the mount.

19:14 Descenditque Moyses de monte ad populum, et sanctificavit eum. Cumque lavissent vestimenta sua,

19:14 And Moses came down from the mount to the people, and sanctified them. And when they had washed their garments,

19:15 ait ad eos : Estote parati in diem tertium, et ne appropinquetis uxoribus vestris.

19:15 He said to them: Be ready against the third day, and come not near your wives.

19:16 Jamque advenerat tertius dies, et mane inclaruerat : et ecce cœperunt audiri tonitrua, ac micare fulgura, et nubes densissima operire montem, clangorque buccinæ vehementius perstrepebat : et timuit populus qui erat in castris.

19:16 And now the third day was come, and the morning appeared: and behold thunders began to be heard, and lightning to flash, and a very thick cloud to cover the mount, and the noise of the trumpet sounded exceeding loud; and the people that was in the camp, feared.

19:17 Cumque eduxisset eos Moyses in occursum Dei de loco castrorum, steterunt ad radices montis.

19:17 And when Moses had brought them forth to meet God, from the place of the camp, they stood at the bottom of the mount.

19:18 Totus autem mons Sinai fumabat, eo quod descendisset Dominus super eum in igne : et ascenderet fumus ex eo quasi de fornace, eratque omnis mons terribilis.

19:18 And all Mount Sinai was on a smoke: because the Lord was come down upon it in fire, and the smoke arose from it as out of a furnace: and all the mount was terrible.

19:19 Et sonitus buccinæ paulatim crescebat in majus, et prolixius tendebatur : Moyses loquebatur, et Deus respondebat ei.

19:19 And the sound of the trumpet grew by degrees louder and louder, and was drawn out to a greater length: Moses spoke, and God answered him.

19:20 Descenditque Dominus super montem Sinai in ipso montis vertice, et vocavit Moysen in cacumen ejus. Quo cum ascendisset,

19:20 And the Lord came down upon Mount Sinai, in the very top of the mount, and he called Moses unto the top thereof. And when he was gone up thither,

19:21 dixit ad eum : Descende, et contestare populum : ne forte velit transcendere terminos ad videndum Dominum, et pereat ex eis plurima multitudo.

19:21 He said unto him: Go down, and charge the people; lest they should have a mind to pass the limits to see the Lord, and a very great multitude of them should perish.

19:22 Sacerdotes quoque qui accedunt ad Dominum, sanctificentur, ne percutiat eos.

19:22 The priests also that come to the Lord, let them be sanctified, lest he strike them.

19:23 Dixitque Moyses ad Dominum : Non poterit vulgus ascendere in montem Sinai : tu enim testificatus es, et jussisti, dicens : Pone terminos circa montem, et sanctifica illum.

19:23 And Moses said to the Lord: The people cannot come up to Mount Sinai: for thou didst charge, and command, saying: Set limits about the mount, and sanctify it.

19:24 Cui ait Dominus : Vade, descende : ascendesque tu, et Aaron tecum : sacerdotes autem et populus ne transeant terminos, nec ascendant ad Dominum, ne forte interficiat illos.

19:24 And the Lord said to him: Go, get thee down; and thou shalt come up, thou and Aaron with thee: but let not the priests and the people pass the limits, nor come up to the Lord, lest he kill them.

19:25 Descenditque Moyses ad populum, et omnia narravit eis.

19:25 And Moses went down to the people and told them all.

Chapter 20

20:1 Locutusque est Dominus cunctos sermones hos :

20:1 And the Lord spoke all these words:

20:2 Ego sum Dominus Deus tuus, qui eduxi te de terra Ægypti, de domo servitutis.

20:2 I am the Lord thy God, who brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.

20:3 Non habebis deos alienos coram me.

20:3 Thou shalt not have strange gods before me.

20:4 Non facies tibi sculptile, neque omnem similitudinem quæ est in cælo desuper, et quæ in terra deorsum, nec eorum quæ sunt in aquis sub terra.

20:4 Thou shalt not make to thyself a graven thing, nor the likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or in the earth beneath, nor of those things that are in the waters under the earth.

20:5 Non adorabis ea, neque coles : ego sum Dominus Deus tuus fortis, zelotes, visitans iniquitatem patrum in filios, in tertiam et quartam generationem eorum qui oderunt me :

20:5 Thou shalt not adore them, nor serve them: I am the Lord thy God, mighty, jealous, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me:

20:6 et faciens misericordiam in millia his qui diligunt me, et custodiunt præcepta mea.

20:6 And shewing mercy unto thousands to them that love me, and keep my commandments.

20:7 Non assumes nomen Domini Dei tui in vanum : nec enim habebit insontem Dominus eum qui assumpserit nomen Domini Dei sui frustra.

20:7 Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain: for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that shall take the name of the Lord his God in vain.

20:8 Memento ut diem sabbati sanctifices.

20:8 Remember that thou keep holy the sabbath day.

20:9 Sex diebus operaberis, et facies omnia opera tua.

20:9 Six days shalt thou labour, and shalt do all thy works.

20:10 Septimo autem die sabbatum Domini Dei tui est : non facies omne opus in eo, tu, et filius tuus et filia tua, servus tuus et ancilla tua, jumentum tuum, et advena qui est intra portas tuas.

20:10 But on the seventh day is the sabbath of the Lord thy God: thou shalt do no work on it, thou nor thy son, nor thy daughter, nor thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy beast, nor the stranger that is within thy gates.

20:11 Sex enim diebus fecit Dominus cælum et terram, et mare, et omnia quæ in eis sunt, et requievit in die septimo : idcirco benedixit Dominus diei sabbati, et sanctificavit eum.

20:11 For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, and the sea, and all things that are in them, and rested on the seventh day: therefore the Lord blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it.

20:12 Honora patrem tuum et matrem tuam, ut sis longævus super terram, quam Dominus Deus tuus dabit tibi.

20:12 Honour thy father and thy mother, that thou mayst be longlived upon the land which the Lord thy God will give thee.

20:13 Non occides.

20:13 Thou shalt not kill.

20:14 Non mœchaberis.

20:14 Thou shalt not commit adultery.

20:15 Non furtum facies.

20:15 Thou shalt not steal.

20:16 Non loqueris contra proximum tuum falsum testimonium.

20:16 Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.

20:17 Non concupisces domum proximi tui, nec desiderabis uxorem ejus, non servum, non ancillam, non bovem, non asinum, nec omnia quæ illius sunt.

20:17 Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's house; neither shalt thou desire his wife, nor his servant, nor his handmaid, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is his.

20:18 Cunctus autem populus videbat voces et lampades, et sonitum buccinæ, montemque fumantem : et perterriti ac pavore concussi, steterunt procul,

20:18 And all the people saw the voices and the flames, and the sound of the trumpet, and the mount smoking; and being terrified and struck with fear, they stood afar off,

20:19 dicentes Moysi : Loquere tu nobis, et audiemus : non loquatur nobis Dominus, ne forte moriamur.

20:19 Saying to Moses: Speak thou to us, and we will hear: let not the Lord speak to us, lest we die.

20:20 Et ait Moyses ad populum : Nolite timere : ut enim probaret vos venit Deus, et ut terror illius esset in vobis, et non peccaretis.

20:20 And Moses said to the people: Fear not; for God is come to prove you, and that the dread of him might be in you, and you should not sin.

20:21 Stetitque populus de longe. Moyses autem accessit ad caliginem in qua erat Deus.

20:21 And the people stood afar off. But Moses went to the dark cloud wherein God was.

20:22 Dixit præterea Dominus ad Moysen : Hæc dices filiis Israël : Vos vidistis quod de cælo locutus sim vobis.

20:22 And the Lord said to Moses: Thus shalt thou say to the children of Israel: You have seen that I have spoken to you from heaven.

20:23 Non facietis deos argenteos, nec deos aureos facietis vobis.

20:23 You shall not make gods of silver, nor shall you make to yourselves gods of gold.

20:24 Altare de terra facietis mihi, et offeretis super eo holocausta et pacifica vestra, oves vestras et boves in omni loco in quo memoria fuerit nominis mei : veniam ad te, et benedicam tibi.

20:24 You shall make an altar of earth unto me, and you shall offer upon it your holocausts and peace offerings, your sheep and oxen, in every place where the memory of my name shall be: I will come to thee, and will bless thee.

20:25 Quod si altare lapideum feceris mihi, non ædificabis illud de sectis lapidibus : si enim levaveris cultrum super eo, polluetur.

20:25 And if thou make an altar of stone unto me, thou shalt not build it of hewn stones; for if thou lift up a tool upon it, it shall be defiled.

20:26 Non ascendes per gradus ad altare meum, ne reveletur turpitudo tua.

20:26 Thou shalt not go up by steps unto my altar, lest thy nakedness be discovered.

Chapter 21

21:1 Hæc sunt judicia quæ propones eis.

21:1 These are the judgments which thou shalt set before them.

21:2 Si emeris servum hebræum, sex annis serviet tibi : in septimo egredietur liber gratis.

21:2 If thou buy a Hebrew servant, six years shall he serve thee; in the seventh he shall go out free for nothing.

21:3 Cum quali veste intraverit, cum tali exeat : si habens uxorem, et uxor egredietur simul.

21:3 With what raiment he came in, with the like let him go out: if having a wife, his wife also shall go out with him.

21:4 Sin autem dominus dederit illi uxorem, et pepererit filios et filias : mulier et liberi ejus erunt domini sui, ipse vero exibit cum vestitu suo.

21:4 But if his master gave him a wife, and she hath borne sons and daughters; the woman and her children shall be her master's: but he himself shall go out with his raiment.

21:5 Quod si dixerit servus : Diligo dominum meum et uxorem ac liberos ; non egrediar liber :

21:5 And if the servant shall say: I love my master and my wife and children, I will not go out free:

21:6 offeret eum dominus diis, et applicabitur ad ostium et postes, perforabitque aurem ejus subula : et erit ei servus in sæculum.

21:6 His master shall bring him to the gods, and he shall be set to the door and the posts, and he shall bore his ear through with an awl: and he shall be his servant for ever.

21:7 Si quis vendiderit filiam suam in famulam, non egredietur sicut ancillæ exire consueverunt.

21:7 If any man sell his daughter to be a servant, she shall not go out as bondwomen are wont to go out.

21:8 Si displicuerit oculis domini sui cui tradita fuerat, dimittet eam : populo autem alieno vendendi non habebit potestatem, si spreverit eam.

21:8 If she displease the eyes of her master to whom she was delivered, he shall let her go: but he shall have no power to sell her to a foreign nation, if he despise her.

21:9 Sin autem filio suo desponderit eam, juxta morem filiarum faciet illi.

21:9 But if he have betrothed her to his son, he shall deal with her after the manner of daughters.

21:10 Quod si alteram ei acceperit, providebit puellæ nuptias, et vestimenta, et pretium pudicitiæ non negabit.

21:10 And if he take another wife for him, he shall provide her a marriage, and raiment, neither shall he refuse the price of her chastity.

21:11 Si tria ista non fecerit, egredietur gratis absque pecunia.

21:11 If he do not these three things, she shall go out free without money.

21:12 Qui percusserit hominem volens occidere, morte moriatur.

21:12 He that striketh a man with a will to kill him, shall be put to death.

21:13 Qui autem non est insidiatus, sed Deus illum tradidit in manus ejus, constituam tibi locum in quem fugere debeat.

21:13 But he that did not lie in wait for him, but God delivered him into his hands: I will appoint thee a place to which he must flee.

21:14 Si quis per industriam occiderit proximum suum, et per insidias : ab altari meo evelles eum, ut moriatur.

21:14 If a man kill his neighbour on set purpose, and by lying in wait for him: thou shalt take him away from my altar that he may die.

21:15 Qui percusserit patrem suum aut matrem, morte moriatur.

21:15 He that striketh his father or mother, shall be put to death.

21:16 Qui furatus fuerit hominem, et vendiderit eum, convictus noxæ, morte moriatur.

21:16 He that shall steal a man, and sell him, being convicted of the guilt, shall be put to death.

21:17 Qui maledixerit patri suo, vel matri, morte moriatur.

21:17 He that curseth his father or mother, shall die the death.

21:18 Si rixati fuerint viri, et percusserit alter proximum suum lapide vel pugno, et ille mortuus non fuerit, sed jacuerit in lectulo :

21:18 If men quarrel, and the one strike his neighbour with a stone, or with his fist, and he die not, but keepeth his bed:

21:19 si surrexerit, et ambulaverit foris super baculum suum, innocens erit qui percusserit, ita tamen ut operas ejus et impensas in medicos restituat.

21:19 If he rise again and walk abroad upon his staff, he that struck him shall be quit, yet so that he make restitution for his work, and for his expenses upon the physicians.

21:20 Qui percusserit servum suum, vel ancillam virga, et mortui fuerint in manibus ejus, criminis reus erit.

21:20 He that striketh his bondman, or bondwoman, with a rod, and they die under his hands, shall be guilty of the crime.

21:21 Sin autem uno die vel duobus supervixerit, non subjacebit pœnæ, quia pecunia illius est.

21:21 But if the party remain alive a day or two, he shall not be subject to the punishment, because it is his money.

21:22 Si rixati fuerint viri, et percusserit quis mulierem prægnantem, et abortivum quidem fecerit, sed ipsa vixerit : subjacebit damno quantum maritus mulieris expetierit, et arbitri judicaverint.

21:22 If men quarrel, and one strike a woman with child and she miscarry indeed, but live herself: he shall be answerable for so much damage as the woman's husband shall require, and as arbiters shall award.

21:23 Sin autem mors ejus fuerit subsecuta, reddet animam pro anima,

21:23 But if her death ensue thereupon, he shall render life for life,

21:24 oculum pro oculo, dentem pro dente, manum pro manu, pedem pro pede,

21:24 Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,

21:25 adustionem pro adustione, vulnus pro vulnere, livorem pro livore.

21:25 Burning for burning, wound for wound, stripe for stripe.

21:26 Si percusserit quispiam oculum servi sui aut ancillæ, et luscos eos fecerit, dimittet eos liberos pro oculo quem eruit.

21:26 If any man strike the eye of his manservant or maidservant, and leave them but one eye, he shall let them go free for the eye which he put out.

21:27 Dentem quoque si excusserit servo vel ancillæ suæ, similiter dimittet eos liberos.

21:27 Also if he strike out a tooth of his manservant or maidservant, he shall in like manner make them free.

21:28 Si bos cornu percusserit virum aut mulierem, et mortui fuerint, lapidibus obruetur : et non comedentur carnes ejus, dominus quoque bovis innocens erit.

21:28 If an ox gore a man or a woman, and they die, he shall be stoned: and his flesh shall not be eaten, but the owner of the ox shall be quit.

21:29 Quod si bos cornupeta fuerit ab heri et nudiustertius, et contestati sunt dominum ejus, nec recluserit eum, occideritque virum aut mulierem : et bos lapidibus obruetur, et dominum ejus occident.

21:29 But if the ox was wont to push with his horn yesterday, and the day before, and they warned his master, and he did not shut him up, and he shall kill a man or a woman: then the ox shall be stoned, and his owner also shall be put to death.

21:30 Quod si pretium fuerit ei impositum, dabit pro anima sua quidquid fuerit postulatus.

21:30 And if they set a price upon him, he shall give for his life whatsoever is laid upon him.

21:31 Filium quoque et filiam si cornu percusserit, simili sententiæ subjacebit.

21:31 If he have gored a son, or a daughter, he shall fall under the like sentence.

21:32 Si servum ancillamque invaserit, triginta siclos argenti domino dabit, bos vero lapidibus opprimetur.

21:32 If he assault a bondman or bondwoman, he shall give thirty sicles of silver to their master, and the ox shall be stoned.

21:33 Si quis aperuerit cisternam, et foderit, et non operuerit eam, cecideritque bos aut asinus in eam,

21:33 If a man open a pit, and dig one, and cover it not, and an ox or an ass fall into it,

21:34 reddet dominus cisternæ pretium jumentorum : quod autem mortuum est, ipsius erit.

21:34 The owner of the pit shall pay the price of the beasts: and that which is dead shall be his own.

21:35 Si bos alienus bovem alterius vulneraverit, et ille mortuus fuerit : vendent bovem vivum, et divident pretium, cadaver autem mortui inter se dispertient.

21:35 If one man's ox gore another man's ox, and he die: they shall sell the live ox, and shall divide the price, and the carcass of that which died they shall part between them:

21:36 Sin autem sciebat quod bos cornupeta esset ab heri et nudiustertius, et non custodivit eum dominus suus : reddet bovem pro bove, et cadaver integrum accipiet.

21:36 But if he knew that his ox was wont to push yesterday, and the day before, and his master did not keep him in; he shall pay ox for ox, and shall take the whole carcass.

Chapter 22

22:1 Si quis furatus fuerit bovem aut ovem, et occiderit vel vendiderit : quinque boves pro uno bove restituet, et quatuor oves pro una ove.

22:1 If any man steal an ox or a sheep, and kill or sell it: he shall restore five oxen for one ox, and four sheep for one sheep.

22:2 Si effringens fur domum sive suffodiens fuerit inventus, et accepto vulnere mortuus fuerit, percussor non erit reus sanguinis.

22:2 If a thief be found breaking open a house or undermining it, and be wounded so as to die: he that slew him shall not be guilty of blood.

22:3 Quod si orto sole hoc fecerit, homicidium perpetravit, et ipse morietur. Si non habuerit quod pro furto reddat, ipse venundabitur.

22:3 But if he did this when the sun is risen, he hath committed murder, and he shall die. If he have not wherewith to make restitution for the theft, he shall be sold.

22:4 Si inventum fuerit apud eum quod furatus est, vivens : sive bos, sive asinus, sive ovis, duplum restituet.

22:4 If that which he stole be found with him, alive, either ox, or ass, or sheep: he shall restore double.

22:5 Si læserit quispiam agrum vel vineam, et dimiserit jumentum suum ut depascatur aliena : quidquid optimum habuerit in agro suo, vel in vinea, pro damni æstimatione restituet.

22:5 If any man hurt a field or a vineyard, and put in his beast to feed upon that which is other men's: he shall restore the best of whatsoever he hath in his own field, or in his vineyard, according to the estimation of the damage.

22:6 Si egressus ignis invenerit spinas, et comprehenderit acervos frugum, sive stantes segetes in agris, reddet damnum qui ignem succenderit.

22:6 If a fire breaking out light upon thorns, and catch stacks of corn, or corn standing in the fields, he that kindled the fire shall make good the loss.

22:7 Si quis commendaverit amico pecuniam aut vas in custodiam, et ab eo, qui susceperat, furto ablata fuerint : si invenitur fur, duplum reddet :

22:7 If a man deliver money, or any vessel unto his friend to keep, and they be stolen away from him that received them: if the thief be found, he shall restore double:

22:8 si latet fur, dominus domus applicabitur ad deos, et jurabit quod non extenderit manum in rem proximi sui,

22:8 If the thief be not known, the master of the house shall be brought to the gods, and shall swear that he did not lay his hand upon his neighbour's goods,

22:9 ad perpetrandam fraudem, tam in bove quam in asino, et ove ac vestimento, et quidquid damnum inferre potest : ad deos utriusque causa perveniet, et si illi judicaverint, duplum restituet proximo suo.

22:9 To do any fraud, either in ox, or in ass, or sheep, or raiment, or any thing that may bring damage: the cause of both parties shall come to the gods: and if they give judgment, he shall restore double to his neighbour.

22:10 Si quis commendaverit proximo suo asinum, bovem, ovem, et omne jumentum ad custodiam, et mortuum fuerit, aut debilitatum, vel captum ab hostibus, nullusque hoc viderit :

22:10 If a man deliver ass, ox, sheep, or any beast, to his neighbour's custody, and it die, or be hurt, or be taken by enemies, and no man saw it:

22:11 jusjurandum erit in medio, quod non extenderit manum ad rem proximi sui : suscipietque dominus juramentum, et ille reddere non cogetur.

22:11 There shall be an oath between them, that he did not put forth his hand to his neighbour's goods: and the owner shall accept of the oath, and he shall not be compelled to make restitution.

22:12 Quod si furto ablatum fuerit, restituet damnum domino ;

22:12 But if it were taken away by stealth, he shall make the loss good to the owner.

22:13 si comestum a bestia, deferat ad eum quod occisum est, et non restituet.

22:13 If it were eaten by a beast, let him bring to him that which was slain, and he shall not make restitution.

22:14 Qui a proximo suo quidquam horum mutuo postulaverit, et debilitatum aut mortuum fuerit domino non præsente, reddere compelletur.

22:14 If a man borrow of his neighbour any of these things, and it be hurt or die, the owner not being present, he shall be obliged to make restitution.

22:15 Quod si impræsentiarum dominus fuerit, non restituet, maxime si conductum venerat pro mercede operis sui.

22:15 But if the owner be present, he shall not make restitution, especially if it were hired, and came for the hire of his work.

22:16 Si seduxerit quis virginem necdum desponsatam, dormieritque cum ea : dotabit eam, et habebit eam uxorem.

22:16 If a man seduce a virgin not yet espoused, and lie with her: he shall endow her, and have her to wife.

22:17 Si pater virginis dare noluerit, reddet pecuniam juxta modum dotis, quam virgines accipere consueverunt.

22:17 If the maid's father will not give her to him, he shall give money according to the dowry, which virgins are wont to receive.

22:18 Maleficos non patieris vivere.

22:18 Wizards thou shalt not suffer to live.

22:19 Qui coierit cum jumento, morte moriatur.

22:19 Whosoever copulateth with a beast; shall be put to death.

22:20 Qui immolat diis, occidetur, præterquam Domino soli.

22:20 He that sacrificeth to gods, shall be put to death, save only to the Lord.

22:21 Advenam non contristabis, neque affliges eum : advenæ enim et ipsi fuistis in terra Ægypti.

22:21 Thou shalt not molest a stranger, nor afflict him: for yourselves also were strangers in the land of Egypt.

22:22 Viduæ et pupillo non nocebitis.

22:22 You shall not hurt a widow or an orphan.

22:23 Si læseritis eos, vociferabuntur ad me, et ego audiam clamorem eorum :

22:23 If you hurt them, they will cry out to me, and I will hear their cry:

22:24 et indignabitur furor meus, percutiamque vos gladio, et erunt uxores vestræ viduæ, et filii vestri pupilli.

22:24 And my rage shall be enkindled, and I will strike you with the sword, and your wives shall be widows, and your children fatherless.

22:25 Si pecuniam mutuam dederis populo meo pauperi qui habitat tecum, non urgebis eum quasi exactor, nec usuris opprimes.

22:25 If thou lend money to any of my people that is poor, that dwelleth with thee, thou shalt not be hard upon them as an extortioner, nor oppress them with usuries.

22:26 Si pignus a proximo tuo acceperis vestimentum, ante solis occasum reddes ei.

22:26 If thou take of thy neighbour a garment in pledge, thou shalt give it him again before sunset.

22:27 Ipsum enim est solum, quo operitur, indumentum carnis ejus, nec habet aliud in quo dormiat : si clamaverit ad me, exaudiam eum, quia misericors sum.

22:27 For that same is the only thing, wherewith he is covered, the clothing of his body, neither hath he any other to sleep in: if he cry to me, I will hear him, because I am compassionate.

22:28 Diis non detrahes, et principi populi tui non maledices.

22:28 Thou shalt not speak ill of the gods, and the prince of thy people thou shalt not curse.

22:29 Decimas tuas et primitias tuas non tardabis reddere : primogenitum filiorum tuorum dabis mihi.

22:29 Thou shalt not delay to pay thy tithes and thy firstfruits: thou shalt give the firstborn of thy sons to me.

22:30 De bobus quoque, et ovibus similiter facies : septem diebus sit cum matre sua, die octava reddes illum mihi.

22:30 Thou shalt do the same with the firstborn of thy oxen also and sheep: seven days let it be with its dam: the eighth day thou shalt give it to me.

22:31 Viri sancti eritis mihi : carnem, quæ a bestiis fuerit prægustata, non comedetis, sed projicietis canibus.

22:31 You shall be holy men to me: the flesh that beasts have tasted of before, you shall not eat, but shall cast it to the dogs.

Chapter 23

23:1 Non suscipies vocem mendacii, nec junges manum tuam ut pro impio dicas falsum testimonium.

23:1 Thou shalt not receive the voice of a lie: neither shalt thou join thy hand to bear false witness for a wicked person.

23:2 Non sequeris turbam ad faciendum malum : nec in judicio, plurimorum acquiesces sententiæ, ut a vero devies.

23:2 Thou shalt not follow the multitude to do evil: neither shalt thou yield in judgment, to the opinion of the most part, to stray from the truth.

23:3 Pauperis quoque non misereberis in judicio.

23:3 Neither shalt thou favour a poor man in judgment.

23:4 Si occurreris bovi inimici tui, aut asino erranti, reduc ad eum.

23:4 If thou meet thy enemy's ox or ass going astray, bring it back to him.

23:5 Si videris asinum odientis te jacere sub onere, non pertransibis, sed sublevabis cum eo.

23:5 If thou see the ass of him that hateth thee lie underneath his burden, thou shalt not pass by, but shalt lift him up with him.

23:6 Non declinabis in judicium pauperis.

23:6 Thou shalt not go aside in the poor man's judgment.

23:7 Mendacium fugies. Insontem et justum non occides : quia aversor impium.

23:7 Thou shalt fly lying. The innocent and just person thou shalt not put to death: because I abhor the wicked.

23:8 Nec accipies munera, quæ etiam excæcant prudentes, et subvertunt verba justorum.

23:8 Neither shalt thou take bribes, which even blind the wise, and pervert the words of the just.

23:9 Peregrino molestus non eris. Scitis enim advenarum animas : quia et ipsi peregrini fuistis in terra Ægypti.

23:9 Thou shalt not molest a stranger, for you know the hearts of strangers: for you also were strangers in the land of Egypt.

23:10 Sex annis seminabis terram tuam, et congregabis fruges ejus :

23:10 Six years thou shalt sow thy ground, and shalt gather the corn thereof.

23:11 anno autem septimo dimittes eam, et requiescere facies, ut comedant pauperes populi tui : et quidquid reliquum fuerit, edant bestiæ agri : ita facies in vinea et in oliveto tuo.

23:11 But the seventh year thou shalt let it alone, and suffer it to rest, that the poor of thy people may eat, and whatsoever shall be left, let the beasts of the field eat it: so shalt thou do with thy vineyard and thy oliveyard.

23:12 Sex diebus operaberis : septimo die cessabis, ut requiescat bos et asinus tuus, et refrigeretur filius ancillæ tuæ, et advena.

23:12 Six days thou shalt work: the seventh day thou shalt cease, that thy ox and thy ass may rest: and the son of thy handmaid and the stranger may be refreshed.

23:13 Omnia quæ dixi vobis, custodite. Et per nomen externorum deorum non jurabitis, neque audietur ex ore vestro.

23:13 Keep all things that I have said to you. And by the name of strange gods you shall not swear, neither shall it be heard out of your mouth.

23:14 Tribus vicibus per singulos annos mihi festa celebrabitis.

23:14 Three times every year you shall celebrate feasts to me.

23:15 Solemnitatem azymorum custodies. Septem diebus comedes azyma, sicut præcepi tibi, tempore mensis novorum, quando egressus es de Ægypto : non apparebis in conspectu meo vacuus.

23:15 Thou shalt keep the feast of unleavened bread. Seven days shalt thou eat unleavened bread, as I commanded thee, in the time of the month of new corn, when thou didst come forth out of Egypt: thou shalt not appear empty before me.

23:16 Et solemnitatem messis primitivorum operis tui, quæcumque seminaveris in agro : solemnitatem quoque in exitu anni, quando congregaveris omnes fruges tuas de agro.

23:16 And the feast of the harvest of the firstfruits of thy work, whatsoever thou hast sown in the field. The feast also in the end of the year, when thou hast gathered in all thy corn out of the field.

23:17 Ter in anno apparebit omne masculinum tuum coram Domino Deo tuo.

23:17 Thrice a year shall all thy males appear before the Lord thy God.

23:18 Non immolabis super fermento sanguinem victimæ meæ, nec remanebit adeps solemnitatis meæ usque mane.

23:18 Thou shalt not sacrifice the blood of my victim upon leaven, neither shall the fat of my solemnity remain until the morning.

23:19 Primitias frugum terræ tuæ deferes in domum Domini Dei tui. Non coques hædum in lacte matris suæ.

23:19 Thou shalt carry the first-fruits of the corn of thy ground to the house of the Lord thy God. Thou shalt not boil a kid in the milk of his dam.

23:20 Ecce ego mittam angelum meum, qui præcedat te, et custodiat in via, et introducat in locum quem paravi.

23:20 Behold I will send my angel, who shall go before thee, and keep thee in thy journey, and bring thee into the place that I have prepared.

23:21 Observa eum, et audi vocem ejus, nec contemnendum putes : quia non dimittet cum peccaveris, et est nomen meum in illo.

23:21 Take notice of him, and hear his voice, and do not think him one to be contemned: for he will not forgive when thou hast sinned, and my name is in him.

23:22 Quod si audieris vocem ejus, et feceris omnia quæ loquor, inimicus ero inimicis tuis, et affligam affligentes te.

23:22 But if thou wilt hear hi voice, and do all that I speak, I will be an enemy to thy enemies, and will afflict them that afflict thee.

23:23 Præcedetque te angelus meus, et introducet te ad Amorrhæum, et Hethæum, et Pherezæum, Chananæumque, et Hevæum, et Jebusæum, quos ego conteram.

23:23 And my angel shall go before thee, and shall bring thee in unto the Amorrhite, and the Hethite, and the Pherexite, and the Chanaanite, and the Hevite, and the Jebuzite, whom I will destroy.

23:24 Non adorabis deos eorum, nec coles eos : non facies opera eorum, sed destrues eos, et confringes statuas eorum.

23:24 Thou shalt not adore their gods, nor serve them. Thou shalt not do their works, but shalt destroy them, and break their statues.

23:25 Servietisque Domino Deo vestro, ut benedicam panibus tuis et aquis, et auferam infirmitatem de medio tui.

23:25 And you shall serve the Lord your God, that I may bless your bread and your waters, and may take away sickness from the midst of thee.

23:26 Non erit infœcunda, nec sterilis in terra tua : numerum dierum tuorum implebo.

23:26 There shall not be one fruitless nor barren in thy land: I will fill the number of thy days.

23:27 Terrorem meum mittam in præcursum tuum, et occidam omnem populum, ad quem ingredieris : cunctorumque inimicorum tuorum coram te terga vertam :

23:27 I will send my fear before thee, and will destroy all the people to whom thou shalt come: and will turn the backs of all thy enemies before thee:

23:28 emittens crabrones prius, qui fugabunt Hevæum, et Chananæum, et Hethæum, antequam introëas.

23:28 Sending out hornets before, that shall drive away the Hevite, and the Chanaanite, and the Hethite, before thou come in.

23:29 Non ejiciam eos a facie tua anno uno : ne terra in solitudinem redigatur, et crescant contra te bestiæ.

23:29 I will not cast them out from thy face in one year; lest the land be brought into a wilderness, and the beasts multiply against thee.

23:30 Paulatim expellam eos de conspectu tuo, donec augearis, et possideas terram.

23:30 By little and little I will drive them out from before thee, till thou be increased, and dost possess the land.

23:31 Ponam autem terminos tuos a mari Rubro usque ad mare Palæstinorum, et a deserto usque ad fluvium : tradam in manibus vestris habitatores terræ, et ejiciam eos de conspectu vestro.

23:31 And I will set thy bounds from the Red Sea to the sea of the Palestines, and from the desert to the river: I will deliver the inhabitants of the land into your hands, and will drive them out from before you.

23:32 Non inibis cum eis fœdus, nec cum diis eorum.

23:32 Thou shalt not enter into league with them, nor with their gods.

23:33 Non habitent in terra tua, ne forte peccare te faciant in me, si servieris diis eorum : quod tibi certe erit in scandalum.

23:33 Let them not dwell in thy land, lest perhaps they make thee sin against me, if thou serve their gods; which, undoubtedly, will be a scandal to thee.

Chapter 24

24:1 Moysi quoque dixit : Ascende ad Dominum tu, et Aaron, Nadab et Abiu, et septuaginta senes ex Israël, et adorabitis procul.

24:1 And he said to Moses: Come up to the Lord, thou, and Aaron, Nadab and Abiu, and seventy of the ancients of Israel, and you shall adore afar off.

24:2 Solusque Moyses ascendet ad Dominum, et illi non appropinquabunt : nec populus ascendet cum eo.

24:2 And Moses alone shall come up to the Lord, but they shall not come nigh; neither shall the people come up with him.

24:3 Venit ergo Moyses et narravit plebi omnia verba Domini, atque judicia : responditque omnis populus una voce : Omnia verba Domini, quæ locutus est, faciemus.

24:3 So Moses came and told the people all the words of the Lord, and all the judgments: and all the people answered with one voice: We will do all the words of the Lord, which he hath spoken.

24:4 Scripsit autem Moyses universos sermones Domini : et mane consurgens, ædificavit altare ad radices montis, et duodecim titulos per duodecim tribus Israël.

24:4 And Moses wrote all the words of the Lord: and rising in the morning, he built an altar at the foot of the mount, and twelve titles according to the twelve tribes of Israel.

24:5 Misitque juvenes de filiis Israël, et obtulerunt holocausta, immolaveruntque victimas pacificas Domino, vitulos.

24:5 And he sent young men of the children of Israel, and they offered holocausts, and sacrificed pacific victims of calves to the Lord.

24:6 Tulit itaque Moyses dimidiam partem sanguinis, et misit in crateras : partem autem residuam fudit super altare.

24:6 Then Moses took half of the blood, and put it into bowls; and the rest he poured upon the altar.

24:7 Assumensque volumen fœderis, legit audiente populo : qui dixerunt : Omnia quæ locutus est Dominus, faciemus, et erimus obedientes.

24:7 And taking the book of the covenant, he read it in the hearing of the people: and they said: All things that the Lord hath spoken, we will do, we will be obedient.

24:8 Ille vero sumptum sanguinem respersit in populum, et ait : Hic est sanguis fœderis quod pepigit Dominus vobiscum super cunctis sermonibus his.

24:8 And he took the blood and sprinkled it upon the people, and he said: This is the blood of the covenant, which the Lord hath made with you concerning all these words.

24:9 Ascenderuntque Moyses et Aaron, Nadab et Abiu, et septuaginta de senioribus Israël :

24:9 Then Moses and Aaron, Nadab and Abiu, and seventy of the ancients of Israel went up:

24:10 et viderunt Deum Israël : et sub pedibus ejus quasi opus lapidis sapphirini, et quasi cælum, cum serenum est.

24:10 And they saw the God of Israel: and under his feet as it were a work of sapphire stone, and as the heaven, when clear.

24:11 Nec super eos qui procul recesserant de filiis Israël, misit manum suam, videruntque Deum, et comederunt, ac biberunt.

24:11 Neither did he lay his hand upon those of the children of Israel, that retired afar off, and they saw God, and they did eat and drink.

24:12 Dixit autem Dominus ad Moysen : Ascende ad me in montem, et esto ibi : daboque tibi tabulas lapideas, et legem, ac mandata quæ scripsi : ut doceas eos.

24:12 And the Lord said to Moses: Come up to me into the mount, and be there; and I will give thee tables of stone, and the law, and the commandments which I have written; that thou mayest teach them.

24:13 Surrexerunt Moyses et Josue minister ejus : ascendensque Moyses in montem Dei,

24:13 Moses rose up, and his minister Josue: and Moses going up into the mount of God,

24:14 senioribus ait : Expectate hic donec revertamur ad vos. Habetis Aaron et Hur vobiscum : si quid natum fuerit quæstionis, referetis ad eos.

24:14 Said to the ancients: Wait ye here till we return to you. You have Aaron and Hur with you: if any question shall arise, you shall refer it to them.

24:15 Cumque ascendisset Moyses, operuit nubes montem,

24:15 And when Moses was gone up, a cloud covered the mount.

24:16 et habitavit gloria Domini super Sinai, tegens illum nube sex diebus : septimo autem die vocavit eum de medio caliginis.

24:16 And the glory of the Lord dwelt upon Sinai, covering it with a cloud six days: and the seventh day he called him out of the midst of the cloud.

24:17 Erat autem species gloriæ Domini quasi ignis ardens super verticem montis in conspectu filiorum Israël.

24:17 And the sight of the glory of the Lord, was like a burning fire upon the top of the mount, in the eyes of the children of Israel.

24:18 Ingressusque Moyses medium nebulæ, ascendit in montem : et fuit ibi quadraginta diebus, et quadraginta noctibus.

24:18 And Moses entering into the midst of the cloud, went up into the mountain: And he was there forty days and forty nights.

Chapter 25

25:1 Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen, dicens :

25:1 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

25:2 Loquere filiis Israël, ut tollant mihi primitias : ab omni homine qui offeret ultroneus, accipietis eas.

25:2 Speak to the children of Israel, that they bring firstfruits to me: of every man that offereth of his own accord, you shall take them.

25:3 Hæc sunt autem quæ accipere debeatis : aurum, et argentum, et æs,

25:3 And these are the things you must take: Gold, and silver, and brass,

25:4 hyacinthum et purpuram, coccumque bis tinctum, et byssum, pilos caprarum,

25:4 Violet and purple, and scarlet twice dyed, and fine linen, and goats' hair,

25:5 et pelles arietum rubricatas, pellesque janthinas, et ligna setim :

25:5 And rams' skins dyed red, and violet skins, and setim wood:

25:6 oleum ad luminaria concinnanda : aromata in unguentum, et thymiamata boni odoris :

25:6 Oil to make lights: spices for ointment, and for sweetsmelling incense:

25:7 lapides onychinos, et gemmas ad ornandum ephod, ac rationale.

25:7 Onyx stones, and precious stones to adorn the ephod and the rational.

25:8 Facientque mihi sanctuarium, et habitabo in medio eorum :

25:8 And they shall make me a sanctuary, and I will dwell in the midst of them:

25:9 juxta omnem similitudinem tabernaculi quod ostendam tibi, et omnium vasorum in cultum ejus. Sicque facietis illud :

25:9 According to all the likeness of the tabernacle which I will shew thee, and of all the vessels for the service thereof: and thus you shall make it:

25:10 arcam de lignis setim compingite, cujus longitudo habeat duos et semis cubitos : latitudo, cubitum et dimidium : altitudo, cubitum similiter ac semissem.

25:10 Frame an ark of setim wood, the length whereof shall be of two cubits and a half; the breadth, a cubit and a half; the height, likewise, a cubit and a half.

25:11 Et deaurabis eam auro mundissimo intus et foris : faciesque supra, coronam auream per circuitum :

25:11 And thou shalt overlay it with the purest gold, within and without; and over it thou shalt make a golden crown round about:

25:12 et quatuor circulos aureos, quos pones per quatuor arcæ angulos : duo circuli sint in latere uno, et duo in altero.

25:12 And four golden rings, which thou shalt put at the four corners of the ark: let two rings be on the one side, and two on the other.

25:13 Facies quoque vectes de lignis setim, et operies eos auro.

25:13 Thou shalt make bars also of setim wood, and shalt overlay them with gold.

25:14 Inducesque per circulos qui sunt in arcæ lateribus, ut portetur in eis :

25:14 And thou shalt put them in through the rings that are in the sides of the ark, that it may be carried on them:

25:15 qui semper erunt in circulis, nec umquam extrahentur ab eis.

25:15 And they shall be always in the rings, neither shall they at any time be drawn out of them.

25:16 Ponesque in arca testificationem quam dabo tibi.

25:16 And thou shalt put in the ark the testimony which I will give thee.

25:17 Facies et propitiatorium de auro mundissimo : duos cubitos et dimidium tenebit longitudo ejus, et cubitum ac semissem latitudo.

25:17 Thou shalt make also a propitiatory of the purest gold: the length thereof shall be two cubits and a half, and the breadth a cubit and a half.

25:18 Duos quoque cherubim aureos et productiles facies, ex utraque parte oraculi.

25:18 Thou shalt make also two cherubims of beaten gold, on the two sides of the oracle.

25:19 Cherub unus sit in latere uno, et alter in altero.

25:19 Let one cherub be on the one side, and the other on the other.

25:20 Utrumque latus propitiatorii tegant expandentes alas, et operientes oraculum, respiciantque se mutuo versis vultibus in propitiatorium quo operienda est arca,

25:20 Let them cover both sides of the propitiatory, spreading their wings, and covering the oracle, and let them look one towards the other, their faces being turned towards the propitiatory wherewith the ark is to be covered.

25:21 in qua pones testimonium quod dabo tibi.

25:21 In which thou shalt put the testimony that I will give thee.

25:22 Inde præcipiam, et loquar ad te supra propitiatorium, ac de medio duorum cherubim, qui erunt super arcam testimonii, cuncta quæ mandabo per te filiis Israël.

25:22 Thence will I give orders, and will speak to thee over the propitiatory, and from the midst of the two cherubims, which shall be upon the ark of the testimony, all things which I will command the children of Israel by thee.

25:23 Facies et mensam de lignis setim, habentem duos cubitos longitudinis, et in latitudine cubitum, et in altitudine cubitum et semissem.

25:23 Thou shalt make a table also of setim wood, of two cubits in length, and a cubit in breadth, and a cubit and a half in height.

25:24 Et inaurabis eam auro purissimo : faciesque illi labium aureum per circuitum,

25:24 And thou shalt overlay it with the purest gold: and thou shalt make to it a golden ledge round about.

25:25 et ipsi labio coronam interrasilem altam quatuor digitis : et super illam, alteram coronam aureolam.

25:25 And to the ledge itself a polished crown, four inches high; and over the same another little golden crown.

25:26 Quatuor quoque circulos aureos præparabis, et pones eis in quatuor angulis ejusdem mensæ per singulos pedes.

25:26 Thou shalt prepare also four golden rings, and shalt put them in the four corners of the same table, over each foot.

25:27 Subter coronam erunt circuli aurei, ut mittantur vectes per eos, et possit mensa portari.

25:27 Under the crown shall the golden rings be, that the bars may be put through them, and the table may be carried.

25:28 Ipsos quoque vectes facies de lignis setim, et circumdabis auro ad subvehendam mensam.

25:28 The bars also themselves thou shalt make of setim wood, and shalt overlay them with gold, to bear up the table.

25:29 Parabis et acetabula, ac phialas, thuribula, et cyathos, in quibus offerenda sunt libamina, ex auro purissimo.

25:29 Thou shalt prepare also dishes, and bowls, censers, and cups, wherein the libations are to be offered, of the purest gold.

25:30 Et pones super mensam panes propositionis in conspectu meo semper.

25:30 And thou shalt set upon the table loaves of proposition in my sight always.

25:31 Facies et candelabrum ductile de auro mundissimo, hastile ejus, et calamos, scyphos, et sphærulas, ac lilia ex ipso procedentia.

25:31 Thou shalt make also a candlestick of beaten work, of the finest gold, the shaft thereof, and the branches, the cups, and the bowls, and the lilies going forth from it.

25:32 Sex calami egredientur de lateribus, tres ex uno latere, et tres ex altero.

25:32 Six branches shall come out of the sides, three out of one side, and three out of the other.

25:33 Tres scyphi quasi in nucis modum per calamos singulos, sphærulaque simul, et lilium : et tres similiter scyphi instar nucis in calamo altero, sphærulaque simul et lilium. Hoc erit opus sex calamorum, qui producendi sunt de hastili :

25:33 Three cups as it were nuts to every branch, and a bowl withal, and a lily: and three cups likewise of the fashion of nuts in the other branch, and a bowl withal, and a lily. Such shall be the work of the six branches, that are to come out from the shaft:

25:34 in ipso autem candelabro erunt quatuor scyphi in nucis modum, sphærulæque per singulos, et lilia.

25:34 And in the candlestick itself shall be four cups in the manner of a nut, and at every one bowls and lilies.

25:35 Sphærulæ sub duobus calamis per tria loca, qui simul sex fiunt procedentes de hastili uno.

25:35 Bowls under two branches in three places, which together make six, coming forth out of one shaft.

25:36 Et sphærulæ igitur et calami ex ipso erunt, universa ductilia de auro purissimo.

25:36 And both the bowls and the branches shall be of the same beaten work of the purest gold.

25:37 Facies et lucernas septem, et pones eas super candelabrum, ut luceant ex adverso.

25:37 Thou shalt make also seven lamps, and shalt set them upon the candlestick, to give light over against.

25:38 Emunctoria quoque, et ubi quæ emuncta sunt extinguantur, fiant de auro purissimo.

25:38 The snuffers also, and where the snuffings shall be put out, shall be made of the purest gold.

25:39 Omne pondus candelabri cum universis vasis suis habebit talentum auri purissimi.

25:39 The whole weight of the candlestick, with all the furniture thereof, shall be a talent of the purest gold.

25:40 Inspice, et fac secundum exemplar quod tibi in monte monstratum est.

25:40 Look, and make it according to the pattern that was shewn thee in the mount.

Chapter 26

26:1 Tabernaculum vero ita facies : decem cortinas de bysso retorta, et hyacintho, ac purpura, coccoque bis tincto, variatas opere plumario facies.

26:1 And thou shalt make the tabernacle in this manner: Thou shalt make ten curtains of fine twisted linen, and violet and purple, and scarlet twice dyed, diversified with embroidery.

26:2 Longitudo cortinæ unius habebit viginti octo cubitos : latitudo, quatuor cubitorum erit. Unius mensuræ fient universa tentoria.

26:2 The length of one curtain shall be twenty-eight cubits; the breadth shall be four cubits. All the curtains shall be of one measure.

26:3 Quinque cortinæ sibi jungentur mutuo, et aliæ quinque nexu simili cohærebunt.

26:3 Five curtains shall be joined one to another, and the other five shall be coupled together in like manner.

26:4 Ansulas hyacinthinas in lateribus ac summitatibus facies cortinarum, ut possint invicem copulari.

26:4 Thou shalt make loops of violet in the sides and tops of the curtains, that they may be joined one to another.

26:5 Quinquagenas ansulas cortina habebit in utraque parte, ita insertas ut ansa contra ansam veniat, et altera alteri possit aptari.

26:5 Every curtain shall have fifty loops on both sides, so set on, that one loop may be against another loop, and one may be fitted to the other.

26:6 Facies et quinquaginta circulos aureos quibus cortinarum vela jungenda sunt, ut unum tabernaculum fiat.

26:6 Thou shalt make also fifty rings of gold, wherewith the veils of the curtains are to be joined, that it may be made one tabernacle.

26:7 Facies et saga cilicina undecim, ad operiendum tectum tabernaculi.

26:7 Thou shalt make also eleven curtains of goats' hair, to cover the top of the tabernacle.

26:8 Longitudo sagi unius habebit triginta cubitos, et latitudo, quatuor : æqua erit mensura sagorum omnium.

26:8 The length of one hair-curtain shall be thirty cubits; and the breadth, four: the measure of all the curtains shall be equal.

26:9 E quibus quinque junges seorsum, et sex sibi mutuo copulabis, ita ut sextum sagum in fronte tecti duplices.

26:9 Five of which thou shalt couple by themselves, and the six others thou shalt couple one to another, so as to double the sixth curtain in the front of the roof.

26:10 Facies et quinquaginta ansas in ora sagi unius, ut conjungi cum altero queat, et quinquaginta ansas in ora sagi alterius, ut cum altero copuletur.

26:10 Thou shalt make also fifty loops in the edge of one curtain, that it may be joined with the other: and fifty loops in the edge of the other curtain, that it may be coupled with its fellow.

26:11 Facies et quinquaginta fibulas æneas quibus jungantur ansæ, ut unum ex omnibus operimentum fiat.

26:11 Thou shalt make also fifty buckles of brass, wherewith the loops may be joined, that of all there may be made one covering.

26:12 Quod autem superfuerit in sagis quæ parantur tecto, id est unum sagum quod amplius est, ex medietate ejus operies posteriora tabernaculi.

26:12 And that which shall remain of the curtains, that are prepared for the roof, to wit, one curtain that is over and above, with the half thereof thou shalt cover the back parts of the tabernacle.

26:13 Et cubitus ex una parte pendebit, et alter ex altera qui plus est in sagorum longitudine, utrumque latus tabernaculi protegens.

26:13 And there shall hang down a cubit on the one side, and another on the other side, which is over and above in the length of the curtains, fencing both sides of the tabernacle.

26:14 Facies et operimentum aliud tecto de pellibus arietum rubricatis : et super hoc rursum aliud operimentum de janthinis pellibus.

26:14 Thou shalt make also another cover to the roof of rams' skins dyed red: and over that again another cover of violet coloured skins.

26:15 Facies et tabulas stantes tabernaculi de lignis setim,

26:15 Thou shalt make also the boards of the tabernacle standing upright of setim wood.

26:16 quæ singulæ denos cubitos in longitudine habeant, et in latitudine singulos ac semissem.

26:16 Let every one of them be ten cubits in length, and in breadth one cubit and a half.

26:17 In lateribus tabulæ, duæ incastraturæ fient, quibus tabula alteri tabulæ connectatur : atque in hunc modum cunctæ tabulæ parabuntur.

26:17 In the sides of the boards shall be made two mortises, whereby one board may be joined to another board: and after this manner shall all the boards be prepared.

26:18 Quarum viginti erunt in latere meridiano quod vergit ad austrum.

26:18 Of which twenty shall be in the south side southward.

26:19 Quibus quadraginta bases argenteas fundes, ut binæ bases singulis tabulis per duos angulos subjiciantur.

26:19 For which thou shalt cast forty sockets of silver, that under every board may be put two sockets at the two corners.

26:20 In latere quoque secundo tabernaculi quod vergit ad aquilonem, viginti tabulæ erunt,

26:20 In the second side also of the tabernacle that looketh to the north, there shall be twenty boards,

26:21 quadraginta habentes bases argenteas, binæ bases singulis tabulis supponentur.

26:21 Having forty sockets of silver, two sockets shall be put under each board.

26:22 Ad occidentalem vero plagam tabernaculi facies sex tabulas,

26:22 But on the west side of the tabernacle thou shalt make six boards.

26:23 et rursum alias duas quæ in angulis erigantur post tergum tabernaculi.

26:23 And again other two which shall be erected in the corners at the back of the tabernacle.

26:24 Eruntque conjunctæ a deorsum usque sursum, et una omnes compago retinebit. Duabus quoque tabulis quæ in angulis ponendæ sunt, similis junctura servabitur.

26:24 And they shall be joined together from beneath unto the top, and one joint shall hold them all. The like joining shall be observed for the two boards also that are to be put in the corners.

26:25 Et erunt simul tabulæ octo, bases earum argenteæ sedecim, duabus basibus per unam tabulam supputatis.

26:25 And they shall be in all eight boards, and their silver sockets sixteen, reckoning two sockets for each board.

26:26 Facies et vectes de lignis setim quinque ad continendas tabulas in uno latere tabernaculi,

26:26 Thou shalt make also five bars of setim wood, to hold together the boards on one side of the tabernacle.

26:27 et quinque alios in altero, et ejusdem numeri ad occidentalem plagam :

26:27 And five others on the other side, and as many at the west side:

26:28 qui mittentur per medias tabulas a summo usque ad summum.

26:28 And they shall be put along by the midst of the boards, from one end to the other.

26:29 Ipsas quoque tabulas deaurabis, et fundes in eis annulos aureos per quos vectes tabulata contineant : quos operies laminis aureis.

26:29 The boards also themselves thou shalt overlay with gold, and shalt cast rings of gold to be set upon them, for places for the bars to hold together the boardwork: which bars thou shalt cover with plates of gold.

26:30 Et eriges tabernaculum juxta exemplar quod tibi in monte monstratum est.

26:30 And thou shalt rear up the tabernacle according to the pattern that was shewn thee in the mount.

26:31 Facies et velum de hyacintho, et purpura, coccoque bis tincto, et bysso retorta, opere plumario et pulchra varietate contextum :

26:31 Thou shalt make also a veil of violet, and purple, and scarlet twice dyed, and fine twisted linen, wrought with embroidered work and goodly variety:

26:32 quod appendes ante quatuor columnas de lignis setim, quæ ipsæ quidem deauratæ erunt, et habebunt capita aurea, sed bases argenteas.

26:32 And thou shalt hang it up before four pillars of setim wood, which themselves also shall be overlaid with gold, and shall have heads of gold, but sockets of silver.

26:33 Inseretur autem velum per circulos, intra quod pones arcam testimonii, quo et sanctuarium, et sanctuarii sanctuaria dividentur.

26:33 And the veil shall be hanged on with rings, and within it thou shalt put the ark of the testimony, and the sanctuary and the holy of the holies shall be divided with it.

26:34 Pones et propitiatorium super arcam testimonii in Sancto sanctorum,

26:34 And thou shalt set the propitiatory upon the ark of the testimony, in the holy of holies.

26:35 mensamque extra velum, et contra mensam candelabrum in latere tabernaculi meridiano : mensa enim stabit in parte aquilonis.

26:35 And the table without the veil, and over against the table the candlestick in the south side of the tabernacle: for the table shall stand in the north side.

26:36 Facies et tentorium in introitu tabernaculi de hyacintho, et purpura, coccoque bis tincto, et bysso retorta, opere plumarii.

26:36 Thou shalt make also a hanging in the entrance of the tabernacle of violet, and purple, and scarlet twice dyed, and fine twisted linen with embroidered work.

26:37 Et quinque columnas deaurabis lignorum setim, ante quas ducetur tentorium : quarum erunt capita aurea, et bases æneæ.

26:37 And thou shalt overlay with gold five pillars of setim wood, before which the hanging shall be drawn: their heads shall be of gold, and the sockets of brass.

Chapter 27

27:1 Facies et altare de lignis setim, quod habebit quinque cubitus in longitudine, et totidem in latitudine, id est, quadrum, et tres cubitos in altitudine.

27:1 Thou shalt make also an altar of setim wood, which shall be five cubits long, and as many broad, that is four square, and three cubits high.

27:2 Cornua autem per quatuor angulos ex ipso erunt : et operies illud ære.

27:2 And there shall be horns at the four corners of the same: and thou shalt cover it with brass.

27:3 Faciesque in usus ejus lebetes ad suscipiendos cineres, et forcipes atque fuscinulas, et ignium receptacula ; omnia vasa ex ære fabricabis.

27:3 And thou shalt make for the uses thereof pans to receive the ashes, and tongs and fleshhooks, and firepans: all its vessels thou shalt make of brass.

27:4 Craticulamque in modum retis æneam : per cujus quatuor angulos erunt quatuor annuli ænei.

27:4 And a grate of brass in manner of a net; at the four corners of which, shall be four rings of brass,

27:5 Quos pones subter arulam altaris : eritque craticula usque ad altaris medium.

27:5 Which thou shalt put under the hearth of the altar: and the grate shall be even to the midst of the altar.

27:6 Facies et vectes altaris de lignis setim duos, quos operies laminis æneis :

27:6 Thou shalt make also two bars for the altar, of setim wood, which thou shalt cover with plates of brass:

27:7 et induces per circulos, eruntque ex utroque latere altaris ad portandum.

27:7 And thou shalt draw them through rings, and they shall be on both sides of the altar to carry it.

27:8 Non solidum, sed inane et cavum intrinsecus facies illud, sicut tibi in monte monstratum est.

27:8 Thou shalt not make it solid, but empty and hollow in the inside, as it was shewn thee in the mount.

27:9 Facies et atrium tabernaculi, in cujus australi plaga contra meridiem erunt tentoria de bysso retorta : centum cubitos unum latus tenebit in longitudine.

27:9 Thou shalt make also the court of the tabernacle, in the south side whereof southward there shall be hangings of fine twisted linen of a hundred cubits long for one side.

27:10 Et columnas viginti cum basibus totidem æneis, quæ capita cum cælaturis suis habebunt argentea.

27:10 And twenty pillars with as many sockets of brass, the heads of which, with their engraving, shall be of silver.

27:11 Similiter et in latere aquilonis per longum erunt tentoria centum cubitorum, columnæ viginti, et bases æneæ ejusdem numeri, et capita earum cum cælaturis suis argentea.

27:11 In like manner also on the north side there shall be hangings of a hundred cubits long, twenty pillars, and as many sockets of brass, and their heads with their engraving of silver.

27:12 In latitudine vero atrii, quod respicit ad occidentem, erunt tentoria per quinquaginta cubitos, et columnæ decem, basesque totidem.

27:12 But in the breadth of the court, that looketh to the west, there shall be hangings of fifty cubits, and ten pillars, and as many sockets.

27:13 In ea quoque atrii latitudine, quæ respicit ad orientem, quinquaginta cubiti erunt.

27:13 In that breadth also of the court, which looketh to the east, there shall be fifty cubits.

27:14 In quibus quindecim cubitorum tentoria lateri uno deputabuntur, columnæque tres et bases totidem :

27:14 In which there shall be for one side, hangings of fifteen cubits, and three pillars, and as many sockets.

27:15 et in latere altero erunt tentoria cubitos obtinentia quindecim, columnæ tres, et bases totidem.

27:15 And in the other side, there shall be hangings of fifteen cubits, with three pillars, and as many sockets.

27:16 In introitu vero atrii fiet tentorium cubitorum viginti ex hyacintho et purpura, coccoque bis tincto, et bysso retorta, opere plumarii : columnas habebit quatuor, cum basibus totidem.

27:16 And in the entrance of the court there shall be made a hanging of twenty cubits of violet and purple, and scarlet twice dyed, and fine twisted linen, with embroidered work: it shall have four pillars, with as many sockets.

27:17 Omnes columnæ atrii per circuitum vestitæ erunt argenteis laminis, capitibus argenteis, et basibus æneis.

27:17 All the pillars of the court round about shall be garnished with plates of silver, silver heads, and sockets of brass.

27:18 In longitudine occupabit atrium cubitos centum, in latitudine quinquaginta, altitudo quinque cubitorum erit : fietque de bysso retorta, et habebit bases æneas.

27:18 In length the court shall take up a hundred cubits, in breadth fifty, the height shall be of five cubits, and it shall be made of fine twisted linen, and shall have sockets of brass.

27:19 Cuncta vasa tabernaculi in omnes usus et cæremonias, tam paxillos ejus quam atrii, ex ære facies.

27:19 All the vessels of the tabernacle for all uses and ceremonies, and the pins both of it and of the court, thou shalt make of brass.

27:20 Præcipe filiis Israël ut afferant tibi oleum de arboribus olivarum purissimum, piloque contusum, ut ardeat lucerna semper

27:20 Command the children of Israel that they bring thee the purest oil of the olives, and beaten with a pestle: that a lamp may burn always,

27:21 in tabernaculo testimonii, extra velum quod oppansum est testimonio. Et collocabunt eam Aaron et filii ejus, ut usque mane luceat coram Domino. Perpetuus erit cultus per successiones eorum a filiis Israël.

27:21 In the tabernacle of the testimony, without the veil that hangs before the testimony. And Aaron and his sons shall order it, that it may give light before the Lord until the morning. It shall be a perpetual observance throughout their successions among the children of Israel.

Chapter 28

28:1 Applica quoque ad te Aaron fratrem tuum cum filiis suis de medio filiorum Israël, ut sacerdotio fungantur mihi : Aaron, Nadab, et Abiu, Eleazar, et Ithamar.

28:1 Take unto thee also Aaron thy brother with his sons, from among the children of Israel, that they may minister to me in the priest's office: Aaron, Nadab, and Abiu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

28:2 Faciesque vestem sanctam Aaron fratri tuo in gloriam et decorem.

28:2 And thou shalt make a holy vesture for Aaron, thy brother, for glory and for beauty.

28:3 Et loqueris cunctis sapientibus corde quos replevi spiritu prudentiæ, ut faciant vestes Aaron, in quibus sanctificatus ministret mihi.

28:3 And thou shalt speak to all the wise of heart, whom I have filled with the spirit of wisdom, that they may make Aaron's vestments, in which he being consecrated, may minister to me.

28:4 Hæc autem erunt vestimenta quæ faciet : rationale et superhumerale, tunicam et lineam strictam, cidarim et balteum. Facient vestimenta sancta fratri tuo Aaron et filiis ejus, ut sacerdotio fungantur mihi.

28:4 And these shall be the vestments that they shall make: A rational and an ephod, a tunic and a strait linen garment, a mitre and a girdle. They shall make the holy vestments for thy brother Aaron and his sons, that they may do the office of priesthood unto me.

28:5 Accipientque aurum, et hyacinthum, et purpuram, coccumque bis tinctum, et byssum.

28:5 And they shall take gold, and violet, and purple, and scarlet twice dyed, and fine linen.

28:6 Facient autem superhumerale de auro et hyacintho et purpura, coccoque bis tincto, et bysso retorta, opere polymito.

28:6 And they shall make the ephod of gold, and violet, and purple, and scarlet twice dyed, and fine twisted linen, embroidered with divers colours.

28:7 Duas oras junctas habebit in utroque latere summitatum, ut in unum redeant.

28:7 It shall have the two edges joined in the top on both sides, that they may be closed together.

28:8 Ipsa quoque textura et cuncta operis varietas erit ex auro et hyacintho, et purpura, coccoque bis tincto, et bysso retorta.

28:8 The very workmanship also, and all the variety of the work, shall be of gold, and violet, and purple, and scarlet twice dyed, and fine twisted linen.

28:9 Sumesque duos lapides onychinos, et sculpes in eis nomina filiorum Israël :

28:9 And thou shalt take two onyx stones, and shalt grave on them the names of the children of Israel:

28:10 sex nomina in lapide uno, et sex reliqua in altero, juxta ordinem nativitatis eorum.

28:10 Six names on one stone, and the other six on the other, according to the order of their birth.

28:11 Opere sculptoris et cælatura gemmarii, sculpes eos nominibus filiorum Israël, inclusos auro atque circumdatos :

28:11 With the work of an engraver, and the graving of a jeweller, thou shalt engrave them with the names of the children of Israel, set in gold and compassed about:

28:12 et pones in utroque latere superhumeralis, memoriale filiis Israël. Portabitque Aaron nomina eorum coram Domino super utrumque humerum, ob recordationem.

28:12 And thou shalt put them in both sides of the ephod, a memorial for the children of Israel. And Aaron shall bear their names before the Lord upon both shoulders, for a remembrance.

28:13 Facies et uncinos ex auro,

28:13 Thou shalt make also hooks of gold.

28:14 et duas catenulas ex auro purissimo sibi invicem cohærentes, quas inseres uncinis.

28:14 And two little chains of the purest gold, linked one to another, which thou shalt put into the hooks.

28:15 Rationale quoque judicii facies opere polymito juxta texturam superhumeralis, ex auro, hyacintho, et purpura, coccoque bis tincto, et bysso retorta.

28:15 And thou shalt make the rational of judgment with embroidered work of divers colours, according to the workmanship of the ephod, of gold, violet, and purple, and scarlet twice dyed, and fine twisted linen.

28:16 Quadrangulum erit et duplex : mensuram palmi habebit tam in longitudine quam in latitudine.

28:16 It shall be four square and doubled: it shall be the measure of a span both in length and in breadth.

28:17 Ponesque in eo quatuor ordines lapidum : in primo versu erit lapis sardius, et topazius, et smaragdus :

28:17 And thou shalt set in it four rows of stones . In the first row shall be a sardius stone, and a topaz, and an emerald:

28:18 in secundo carbunculus, sapphirus, et jaspis :

28:18 In the second a carbuncle, a sapphire, and a jasper:

28:19 in tertio ligurius, achates, et amethystus :

28:19 In the third a ligurius, an agate, and an amethyst:

28:20 in quarto chrysolithus, onychinus, et beryllus. Inclusi auro erunt per ordines suos.

28:20 In the fourth a chrysolite, an onyx, and a beryl. They shall be set in gold by their rows.

28:21 Habebuntque nomina filiorum Israël : duodecim nominibus cælabuntur, singuli lapides nominibus singulorum per duodecim tribus.

28:21 And they shall have the names of the children of Israel: with twelve names shall they be engraved, each stone with the name of one according to the twelve tribes.

28:22 Facies in rationali catenas sibi invicem cohærentes ex auro purissimo,

28:22 And thou shalt make on the rational chains, linked one to another, of the purest gold:

28:23 et duos annulos aureos, quos pones in utraque rationalis summitate :

28:23 And two rings of gold, which thou shalt put in the two ends at the top of the rational.

28:24 catenasque aureas junges annulis, qui sunt in marginibus ejus,

28:24 And the golden chains thou shalt join to the rings, that are in the ends thereof.

28:25 et ipsarum catenarum extrema duobus copulabis uncinis in utroque latere superhumeralis quod rationale respicit.

28:25 And the ends of the chains themselves, thou shalt join together with two hooks, on both sides of the ephod, which is towards the rational.

28:26 Facies et duos annulos aureos, quos pones in summitatibus rationalis, in oris, quæ e regione sunt superhumeralis, et posteriora ejus aspiciunt.

28:26 Thou shalt make also two rings of gold, which thou shalt put in the top parts of the rational, in the borders that are over against the ephod, and look towards the back parts thereof.

28:27 Necnon et alios duos annulos aureos, qui ponendi sunt in utroque latere superhumeralis deorsum, quod respicit contra faciem juncturæ inferioris, ut aptari possit cum superhumerali,

28:27 Moreover also other two rings of gold, which are to be set on each side of the ephod beneath, that looketh towards the nether joining, that the rational may be fitted with the ephod,

28:28 et stringatur rationale annulis suis cum annulis superhumeralis vitta hyacinthina, ut maneat junctura fabrefacta, et a se invicem rationale et superhumerale nequeant separari.

28:28 And may be fastened by the rings thereof unto the rings of the ephod with a violet fillet, that the joining artificially wrought may continue, and the rational and the ephod may not be loosed one from the other.

28:29 Portabitque Aaron nomina filiorum Israël in rationali judicii super pectus suum, quando ingredietur Sanctuarium, memoriale coram Domino in æternum.

28:29 And Aaron shall bear the names of the children of Israel in the rational of judgment upon his breast, when he shall enter into the sanctuary, a memorial before the Lord for ever.

28:30 Pones autem in rationali judicii Doctrinam et Veritatem, quæ erunt in pectore Aaron, quando ingredietur coram Domino : et gestabit judicium filiorum Israël in pectore suo, in conspectu Domini semper.

28:30 And thou shalt put in the rational of judgment doctrine and truth, which shall be on Aaron's breast, when he shall go in before the Lord: and he shall bear the judgment of the children of Israel on his breast, in the sight of the Lord always.

28:31 Facies et tunicam superhumeralis totam hyacinthinam,

28:31 And thou shalt make the tunic of the ephod all of violet,

28:32 in cujus medio supra erit capitium, et ora per gyrum ejus textilis, sicut fieri solet in extremis vestium partibus, ne facile rumpatur.

28:32 In the midst whereof above shall be a hole for the head, and a border round about it woven, as is wont to be made in the outmost parts of garments, that it may not easily be broken.

28:33 Deorsum vero, ad pedes ejusdem tunicæ, per circuitum, quasi mala punica facies, ex hyacintho, et purpura, et cocco bis tincto, mistis in medio tintinnabulis,

28:33 And beneath at the feet of the same tunic, round about, thou shalt make as it were pomegranates, of violet, and purple, and scarlet twice dyed, with little bells set between:

28:34 ita ut tintinnabulum sit aureum et malum punicum : rursumque tintinnabulum aliud aureum et malum punicum.

28:34 So that there shall be a golden bell and a pomegranate, and again another golden bell and a pomegranate.

28:35 Et vestietur ea Aaron in officio ministerii, ut audiatur sonitus quando ingreditur et egreditur sanctuarium in conspectu Domini, et non moriatur.

28:35 And Aaron shall be vested with it in the office of his ministry, that the sound may be heard, when he goeth in and cometh out of the sanctuary, in the sight of the Lord, and that he may not die.

28:36 Facies et laminam de auro purissimo, in qua sculpes opere cælatoris, Sanctum Domino.

28:36 Thou shalt make also a plate of the purest gold: wherein thou shalt grave with engraver's work, Holy to the Lord.

28:37 Ligabisque eam vitta hyacinthina, et erit super tiaram,

28:37 And thou shalt tie it with a violet fillet, and it shall be upon the mitre,

28:38 imminens fronti pontificis. Portabitque Aaron iniquitates eorum, quæ obtulerunt et sanctificaverunt filii Israël, in cunctis muneribus et donariis suis. Erit autem lamina semper in fronte ejus, ut placatus sit eis Dominus.

28:38 Hanging over the forehead of the high priest. And Aaron shall bear the iniquities of those things, which the children of Israel have offered and sanctified, in all their gifts and offerings. And the plate shall be always on his forehead, that the Lord may be well pleased with them.

28:39 Stringesque tunicam bysso, et tiaram byssinam facies, et balteum opere plumarii.

28:39 And thou shalt gird the tunic with fine linen, and thou shalt make a fine linen mitre, and a girdle of embroidered work.

28:40 Porro filiis Aaron tunicas lineas parabis et balteos ac tiaras in gloriam et decorem :

28:40 Moreover, for the sons of Aaron thou shalt prepare linen tunics, and girdles and mitres for glory and beauty:

28:41 vestiesque his omnibus Aaron fratrem tuum et filios ejus cum eo. Et cunctorum consecrabis manus, sanctificabisque illos, ut sacerdotio fungantur mihi.

28:41 And with all these things thou shalt vest Aaron thy brother, and his sons with him. And thou shalt consecrate the hands of them all, and shalt sanctify them, that they may do the office of priesthood unto me.

28:42 Facies et feminalia linea, ut operiant carnem turpitudinis suæ, a renibus usque ad femora :

28:42 Thou shalt make also linen breeches, to cover the flesh of their nakedness, from the reins to the thighs:

28:43 et utentur eis Aaron et filii ejus quando ingredientur tabernaculum testimonii, vel quando appropinquant ad altare ut ministrent in sanctuario, ne iniquitatis rei moriantur. Legitimum sempiternum erit Aaron, et semini ejus post eum.

28:43 And Aaron and his sons shall use them when they shall go into the tabernacle of the testimony, or when they approach to the altar to minister in the sanctuary. lest being guilty of iniquity they die. It shall be a law for ever to Aaron, and to his seed after him.

Chapter 29

29:1 Sed et hoc facies, ut mihi in sacerdotio consecrentur. Tolle vitulum de armento, et arietes duos immaculatos,

29:1 And thou shalt also do this, that they may be consecrated to me in priesthood. Take a calf from the herd, and two rams without blemish,

29:2 panesque azymos, et crustulam absque fermento, quæ conspersa sit oleo, lagana quoque azyma oleo lita : de simila triticea cuncta facies.

29:2 And unleavened bread, and a cake without leaven, tempered with oil, wafers also unleavened, anointed with oil: thou shalt make them all of wheaten flour.

29:3 Et posita in canistro offeres : vitulum autem et duos arietes.

29:3 And thou shalt put them in a basket, and offer them: and the calf and the two rams.

29:4 Et Aaron ac filios ejus applicabis ad ostium tabernaculi testimonii. Cumque laveris patrem cum filiis suis aqua,

29:4 And thou shalt bring Aaron and his sons to the door of the tabernacle of the testimony. And when thou hast washed the father and his sons with water,

29:5 indues Aaron vestimentis suis, id est, linea et tunica, et superhumerali et rationali, quod constringes balteo.

29:5 Thou shalt clothe Aaron with his vestments, that is, with the linen garment and the tunic, and the ephod and the rational, which thou shalt gird with the girdle.

29:6 Et pones tiaram in capite ejus, et laminam sanctam super tiaram,

29:6 And thou shalt put the mitre upon his head, and the holy plate upon the mitre,

29:7 et oleum unctionis fundes super caput ejus : atque hoc ritu consecrabitur.

29:7 And thou shalt pour the oil of unction upon his head: and by this rite shall he be consecrated.

29:8 Filios quoque illius applicabis, et indues tunicis lineis, cingesque balteo,

29:8 Thou shalt bring his sons also, and shalt put on them the linen tunics, and gird them with a girdle:

29:9 Aaron scilicet et liberos ejus, et impones eis mitras : eruntque sacerdotes mihi religione perpetua. Postquam initiaveris manus eorum,

29:9 To wit, Aaron and his children, and thou shalt put mitres upon them; and they shall be priests to me by a perpetual ordinance. After thou shalt have consecrated their hands,

29:10 applicabis et vitulum coram tabernaculo testimonii. Imponentque Aaron et filii ejus manus super caput illius,

29:10 Thou shalt present also the calf before the tabernacle of the testimony. And Aaron and his sons shall lay their hands upon his head,

29:11 et mactabis eum in conspectu Domini, juxta ostium tabernaculi testimonii.

29:11 And thou shalt kill him in the sight of the Lord, beside the door of the tabernacle of the testimony.

29:12 Sumptumque de sanguine vituli, pones super cornua altaris digito tuo, reliquum autem sanguinem fundes juxta basim ejus.

29:12 And taking some of the blood of the calf, thou shalt put it upon the horns of the altar with thy finger, and the rest of the blood thou shalt pour at the bottom thereof.

29:13 Sumes et adipem totum qui operit intestina, et reticulum jecoris, ac duos renes, et adipem qui super eos est, et offeres incensum super altare :

29:13 Thou shalt take also all the fat that covereth the entrails, and the caul of the liver, and the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, and shalt offer a burn offering upon the altar:

29:14 carnes vero vituli et corium et fimum combures foris extra castra, eo quod pro peccato sit.

29:14 But the flesh of the calf, and the hide and the dung, thou shalt burn abroad, without the camp, because it is for sin.

29:15 Unum quoque arietem sumes, super cujus caput ponent Aaron et filii ejus manus.

29:15 Thou shalt take also one ram, upon the head whereof Aaron and his sons shall lay their hands.

29:16 Quem cum mactaveris, tolles de sanguine ejus, et fundes circa altare.

29:16 And when thou hast killed him, thou shalt take of the blood thereof, and pour round about the altar.

29:17 Ipsum autem arietem secabis in frustra : lotaque intestina ejus ac pedes, pones super concisas carnes, et super caput illius.

29:17 And thou shalt cut the ram in pieces, and having washed his entrails and feet, thou shalt put them upon the flesh that is cut in pieces, and upon his head.

29:18 Et offeres totum arietem in incensum super altare : oblatio est Domino, odor suavissimus victimæ Domini.

29:18 And thou shalt offer the whole ram for a burnt offering upon the altar: it is an oblation to the Lord, a most sweet savour of the victim of the Lord.

29:19 Tolles quoque arietem alterum, super cujus caput Aaron et filii ejus ponent manus.

29:19 Thou shalt take also the other ram, upon whose head Aaron and his sons shall lay their hands.

29:20 Quem cum immolaveris, sumes de sanguine ejus, et pones super extremum auriculæ dextræ Aaron et filiorum ejus, et super pollices manus eorum ac pedis dextri, fundesque sanguinem super altare per circuitum.

29:20 And when thou hast sacrificed him, thou shalt take of his blood, and put upon the tip of the right ear of Aaron and of his sons, and upon the thumbs and great toes of their right hand and foot, and thou shalt pour the blood upon the altar round about.

29:21 Cumque tuleris de sanguine qui est super altare, et de oleo unctionis, asperges Aaron et vestes ejus, filios et vestimenta eorum. Consecratisque ipsis et vestibus,

29:21 And when thou hast taken of the blood that is upon the altar, and of the oil of unction, thou shalt sprinkle Aaron and his vesture, his sons and their vestments. And after they and their vestments are consecrated,

29:22 tolles adipem de ariete, et caudam et arvinam, quæ operit vitalia, ac reticulum jecoris, et duos renes, atque adipem, qui super eos est, armumque dextrum, eo quod sit aries consecrationis :

29:22 Thou shalt take the fat of the ram, and the rump, and the fat that covereth the lungs, and the caul of the liver, and the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, and the right shoulder, because it is the ram of consecration:

29:23 tortamque panis unius, crustulam conspersam oleo, laganum de canistro azymorum, quod positum est in conspectu Domini :

29:23 And one roll of bread, a cake tempered with oil, a wafer out of the basket of unleavened bread, which is set in the sight of the Lord:

29:24 ponesque omnia super manus Aaron et filiorum ejus, et sanctificabis eos elevans coram Domino.

29:24 And thou shalt put all upon the hands of Aaron and of his sons, and shalt sanctify them elevating before the Lord.

29:25 Suscipiesque universa de manibus eorum : et incendes super altare in holocaustum, odorem suavissimum in conspectu Domini, quia oblatio ejus est.

29:25 And thou shalt take all from their hands; and shalt burn them upon the altar for a holocaust, a most sweet savour in the sight of the Lord, because it is his oblation.

29:26 Sumes quoque pectusculum de ariete, quo initiatus est Aaron, sanctificabisque illud elevatum coram Domino, et cedet in partem tuam.

29:26 Thou shalt take also the breast of the ram, wherewith Aaron was consecrated, and elevating it thou shalt sanctify it before the Lord, and it shall fall to thy share.

29:27 Sanctificabisque et pectusculum consecratum, et armum quem de ariete separasti,

29:27 And thou shalt sanctify both the consecrated breast, and the shoulder that thou didst separate of the ram,

29:28 quo initiatus est Aaron et filii ejus, cedentque in partem Aaron et filiorum ejus jure perpetuo a filiis Israël : quia primitiva sunt et initia de victimis eorum pacificis quæ offerunt Domino.

29:28 Wherewith Aaron was consecrated and his sons, and they shall fall to Aaron's share, and his sons', by a perpetual right from the children of Israel: because they are the choicest and the beginnings of their peace victims which they offer to the Lord.

29:29 Vestem autem sanctam, qua utetur Aaron, habebunt filii ejus post eum, ut ungantur in ea, et consecrantur manus eorum.

29:29 And the holy vesture, which Aaron shall use, his sons shall have after him, that they may be anointed, and their hands consecrated in it.

29:30 Septem diebus utetur illa qui pontifex pro eo fuerit constitutus de filiis ejus, et qui ingredietur tabernaculum testimonii ut ministret in sanctuario.

29:30 He of his sons that shall be appointed high priest in his stead, and that shall enter into the tabernacle of the testimony to minister in the sanctuary, shall wear it seven days.

29:31 Arietem autem consecrationis tolles, et coques carnes ejus in loco sancto :

29:31 And thou shalt take the ram of the consecration, and shalt boil the flesh thereof in the holy place:

29:32 quibus vescetur Aaron et filii ejus. Panes quoque, qui sunt in canistro, in vestibulo tabernaculi testimonii comedent,

29:32 And Aaron and his sons shall eat it. The loaves also, that are in the basket, they shall eat in the entry of the tabernacle of the testimony,

29:33 ut sit placabile sacrificium, et sanctificentur offerentium manus. Alienigena non vescetur ex eis, quia sancti sunt.

29:33 That it may be an atoning sacrifice, and the hands of the offerers may be sanctified. A stranger shall not eat of them, because they are holy.

29:34 Quod si remanserit de carnibus consecratis, sive de panibus usque mane, combures reliquias igni : non comedentur, quia sanctificata sunt.

29:34 And if there remain of the consecrated flesh, or of the bread, till the morning, thou shalt burn the remainder with fire: they shall not be eaten, because they are sanctified.

29:35 Omnia, quæ præcepi tibi, facies super Aaron et filiis ejus. Septem diebus consecrabis manus eorum :

29:35 All that I have commanded thee, thou shalt do unto Aaron and his sons. Seven days shalt thou consecrate their hands:

29:36 et vitulum pro peccato offeres per singulos dies ad expiandum. Mundabisque altare cum immolaveris expiationis hostiam, et unges illud in sanctificationem.

29:36 And thou shalt offer a calf for sin every day for expiation. And thou shalt cleanse the altar when thou hast offered the victim of expiation, and shalt anoint it to sanctify it.

29:37 Septem diebus expiabis altare, et sanctificabis, et erit Sanctum sanctorum : omnis, qui tetigerit illud, sanctificabitur.

29:37 Seven days shalt thou expiate the altar and sanctify it, and it shall be most holy. Every one, that shall touch it, shall be holy.

29:38 Hoc est quod facies in altari : agnos anniculos duos per singulos dies jugiter,

29:38 This is what thou shalt sacrifice upon the altar: Two lambs of a year old every day continually,

29:39 unum agnum mane, et alterum vespere,

29:39 One lamb in the morning, and another in the evening.

29:40 decimam partem similæ conspersæ oleo tuso, quod habeat mensuram quartam partem hin, et vinum ad libandum ejusdem mensuræ in agno uno.

29:40 With one lamb a tenth part of flour tempered with beaten oil, of the fourth part of a hin, and wine for libation of the same measure.

29:41 Alterum vero agnum offeres ad vesperam juxta ritum matutinæ oblationis, et juxta ea quæ diximus, in odorem suavitatis :

29:41 And the other lamb thou shalt offer in the evening, according to the rite of the morning oblation, and according to what we have said, for a savour of sweetness:

29:42 sacrificium est Domino, oblatione perpetua in generationes vestras, ad ostium tabernaculi testimonii coram Domino, ubi constituam ut loquar ad te.

29:42 It is a sacrifice to the Lord, by perpetual oblation unto your generations, at the door of the tabernacle of the testimony before the Lord, where I will appoint to speak unto thee.

29:43 Ibique præcipiam filiis Israël, et sanctificabitur altare in gloria mea.

29:43 And there will I command the children of Israel, and the altar shall be sanctified by my glory.

29:44 Sanctificabo et tabernaculum testimonii cum altari, et Aaron cum filiis suis, ut sacerdotio fungantur mihi.

29:44 I will sanctify also the tabernacle of the testimony with the altar, and Aaron with his sons, to do the office of priesthood unto me.

29:45 Et habitabo in medio filiorum Israël, eroque eis Deus,

29:45 And I will dwell in the midst of the children of Israel, and will be their God:

29:46 et scient quia ego Dominus Deus eorum, qui eduxi eos de terra Ægypti, ut manerem inter illos, ego Dominus Deus ipsorum.

29:46 And they shall know that I am the Lord their God, who have brought them out of the land of Egypt, that I might abide among them, I the Lord their God.

Chapter 30

30:1 Facies quoque altare ad adolendum thymiama, de lignis setim,

30:1 Thou shalt make also an altar to burn incense, of setim wood.

30:2 habens cubitum longitudinis, et alterum latitudinis, id est, quadrangulum, et duos cubitos in altitudine. Cornua ex ipso procedent.

30:2 It shall be a cubit in length, and another in breadth, that is, four square, and two in height. Horns shall go out of the same.

30:3 Vestiesque illud auro purissimo, tam craticulam ejus, quam parietes per circuitum, et cornua. Faciesque ei coronam aureolam per gyrum,

30:3 And thou shalt overlay it with the purest gold, as well the grate thereof, as the walls round about, and the horns. And thou shalt make to it a crown of gold round about,

30:4 et duos annulos aureos sub corona per singula latera, ut mittantur in eos vectes, et altare portetur.

30:4 And two golden rings under the crown on either side, that the bars may be put into them, and the altar be carried.

30:5 Ipsos quoque vectes facies de lignis setim, et inaurabis.

30:5 And thou shalt make the bars also of setim wood, and shalt overlay them with gold.

30:6 Ponesque altare contra velum, quod ante arcum pendet testimonii coram propitiatorio quo tegitur testimonium, ubi loquar tibi.

30:6 And thou shalt set the altar over against the veil, that hangeth before the ark of the testimony before the propitiatory wherewith the testimony is covered, where I will speak to thee.

30:7 Et adolebit incensum super eo Aaron, suave fragrans, mane. Quando componet lucernas, incendet illud :

30:7 And Aaron shall burn sweet smelling incense upon it in the morning. When he shall dress the lamps, he shall burn it:

30:8 et quando collocabit eas ad vesperum, uret thymiama sempiternum coram Domino in generationes vestras.

30:8 And when he shall place them in the evening, he shall burn an everlasting incense before the Lord throughout your generations.

30:9 Non offeretis super eo thymiama compositionis alterius, nec oblationem, et victimam, nec libabitis libamina.

30:9 You shall not offer upon it incense of another composition, nor oblation, and victim, neither shall you offer libations.

30:10 Et deprecabitur Aaron super cornua ejus semel per annum, in sanguine quod oblatum est pro peccato, et placabit super eo in generationibus vestris. Sanctum sanctorum erit Domino.

30:10 And Aaron shall pray upon the horns thereof once a year, with the blood of that which was offered for sin; and shall make atonement upon it in your generations. It shall be most holy to the Lord.

30:11 Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen, dicens :

30:11 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

30:12 Quando tuleris summam filiorum Israël juxta numerum, dabunt singuli pretium pro animabus suis Domino, et non erit plaga in eis, cum fuerint recensiti.

30:12 When thou shalt take the sum of the children of Israel, according to their number, every one of them shall give a price for their souls to the Lord, and there shall be no scourge among them, when they shall be reckoned.

30:13 Hoc autem dabit omnis qui transit ad nomen, dimidium sicli juxta mensuram templi (siclus viginti obolos habet) ; media pars sicli offeretur Domino.

30:13 And this shall every one give that passeth at the naming, half a sicle according to the standard of the temple. A sicle hath twenty obols. Half a sicle shall be offered to the Lord.

30:14 Qui habetur in numero, a viginti annis et supra, dabit pretium.

30:14 He that is counted in the number from twenty years and upwards, shall give the price.

30:15 Dives non addet ad medium sicli, et pauper nihil minuet.

30:15 The rich man shall not add to half a sicle, and the poor man shall diminish nothing.

30:16 Susceptamque pecuniam, quæ collata est a filiis Israël, trades in usus tabernaculi testimonii, ut sit monimentum eorum coram Domino, et propitietur animabus eorum.

30:16 And the money received, which was contributed by the children of Israel, thou shalt deliver unto the uses of the tabernacle of the testimony, that it may be a memorial of them before the Lord, and he may be merciful to their souls.

30:17 Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen, dicens :

30:17 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

30:18 Facies et labrum æneum cum basi sua ad lavandum : ponesque illud inter tabernaculum testimonii et altare. Et missa aqua,

30:18 Thou shalt make also a brazen laver with its foot to wash in: and thou shalt set it between the tabernacle of the testimony and the altar. And water being put into it:

30:19 lavabunt in ea Aaron et filii ejus manus suas ac pedes,

30:19 Aaron and his sons shall wash their hands and feet in it:

30:20 quando ingressuri sunt tabernaculum testimonii, et quando accessuri sunt ad altare, ut offerant in eo thymiama Domino,

30:20 When they are going into the tabernacle of the testimony, and when they are to come to the altar, to offer on it incense to the Lord,

30:21 ne forte moriantur ; legitimum sempiternum erit ipsi, et semini ejus per successiones.

30:21 Lest perhaps they die. It shall be an everlasting law to him, and to his seed by successions.

30:22 Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen,

30:22 And the Lord spoke to Moses,

30:23 dicens : Sume tibi aromata, primæ myrrhæ et electæ quingentos siclos, et cinnamomi medium, id est, ducentos quinquaginta siclos, calami similiter ducentos quinquaginta,

30:23 Saying: Take spices, of principal and chosen myrrh five hundred sicles, and of cinnamon half so much; that is, two hundred and fifty sicles, of calamus in like manner two hundred and fifty,

30:24 casiæ autem quingentos siclos, in pondere sanctuarii, olei de olivetis mensuram hin :

30:24 And of cassia five hundred sicles by the weight of the sanctuary, of oil of olives the measure hin:

30:25 faciesque unctionis oleum sanctum, unguentum compositum opere unguentarii,

30:25 And thou shalt make the holy oil of unction, an ointment compounded after the art of the perfumer,

30:26 et unges ex eo tabernaculum testimonii, et arcam testamenti,

30:26 And therewith thou shalt anoint the tabernacle of the testimony, and the ark of the testament,

30:27 mensamque cum vasis suis, et candelabrum, et utensilia ejus, altaria thymiamatis,

30:27 And the table with the vessels thereof, the candlestick and furniture thereof, the altars of incense,

30:28 et holocausti, et universam supellectilem quæ ad cultum eorum pertinet.

30:28 And of holocaust, and all the furniture that belongeth to the service of them.

30:29 Sanctificabisque omnia, et erunt Sancta sanctorum ; qui tetigerit ea, sanctificabitur.

30:29 And thou shalt sanctify all, and they shall be most holy: he that shall touch them shall be sanctified.

30:30 Aaron et filios ejus unges, sanctificabisque eos, ut sacerdotio fungantur mihi.

30:30 Thou shalt anoint Aaron and his sons, and shalt sanctify them, that they may do the office of priesthood unto me.

30:31 Filiis quoque Israël dices : Hoc oleum unctionis sanctum erit mihi in generationes vestras.

30:31 And thou shalt say to the children of Israel: This oil of unction shall be holy unto me throughout your generations.

30:32 Caro hominis non ungetur ex eo, et juxta compositionem ejus non facietis aliud, quia sanctificatum est, et sanctum erit vobis.

30:32 The flesh of man shall not be anointed therewith, and you shall make none other of the same composition, because it is sanctified, and shall be holy unto you.

30:33 Homo quicumque tale composuerit, et dederit ex eo alieno, exterminabitur de populo suo.

30:33 What man soever shall compound such, and shall give thereof to a stranger, he shall be cut off from his people.

30:34 Dixitque Dominus ad Moysen : Sume tibi aromata, stacten et onycha, galbanum boni odoris, et thus lucidissimum ; æqualis ponderis erunt omnia :

30:34 And the Lord said to Moses: Take unto thee spices, stacte, and onycha, galbanum of sweet savour, and the clearest frankincense, all shall be of equal weight.

30:35 faciesque thymiama compositum opere unguentarii, mistum diligenter, et purum, et sanctificatione dignissimum.

30:35 And thou shalt make incense compounded by the work of the perfumer, well tempered together, and pure, and most worthy of sanctification.

30:36 Cumque in tenuissimum pulverem universa contuderis, pones ex eo coram tabernaculo testimonii, in quo loco apparebo tibi. Sanctum sanctorum erit vobis thymiama.

30:36 And when thou hast beaten all into very small powder, thou shalt set of it before the tabernacle of the testimony, in the place where I will appear to thee. Most holy shall this incense be unto you.

30:37 Talem compositionem non facietis in usus vestros, quia sanctum est Domino.

30:37 You shall not make such a composition for your own uses, because it is holy to the Lord.

30:38 Homo quicumque fecerit simile, ut odore illius perfruatur, peribit de populis suis.

30:38 What man soever shall make the like, to enjoy the smell thereof, he shall perish out of his people.

Chapter 31

31:1 Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen, dicens :

31:1 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

31:2 Ecce, vocavi ex nomine Beseleel filium Uri filii Hur de tribu Juda,

31:2 Behold, I have called by name Beseleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Juda,

31:3 et implevi spiritu Dei, sapientia, et intelligentia et scientia in omni opere,

31:3 And I have filled him with the spirit of God, with wisdom and understanding, and knowledge in all manner of work,

31:4 ad excogitandum quidquid fabrefieri potest ex auro, et argento, et ære,

31:4 To devise whatsoever may be artificially made of gold, and silver, and brass,

31:5 marmore, et gemmis, et diversitate lignorum.

31:5 Of marble, and precious stones, and variety of wood.

31:6 Dedique ei socium Ooliab filium Achisamech de tribu Dan. Et in corde omnis eruditi posui sapientiam : ut faciant cuncta quæ præcepi tibi,

31:6 And I have given him for his companion Ooliab, the son of Achisamech, of the tribe of Dan. And I have put wisdom in the heart of every skilful man, that they may make all things which I have commanded thee,

31:7 tabernaculum fœderis, et arcam testimonii, et propitiatorium, quod super eam est, et cuncta vasa tabernaculi,

31:7 The tabernacle of the covenant, and the ark of the testimony, and the propitiatory, that is over it, and all the vessels of the tabernacle,

31:8 mensamque et vasa ejus, candelabrum purissimum cum vasis suis, et altaris thymiamatis,

31:8 And the table and the vessels thereof, the most pure candlestick with the vessels thereof, and the altars of incense,

31:9 et holocausti, et omnia vasa eorum, labrum cum basi sua,

31:9 And of holocaust, and all their vessels, the laver with its foot,

31:10 vestes sanctas in ministerio Aaron sacerdoti, et filiis ejus, ut fungantur officio suo in sacris :

31:10 The holy vestments in the ministry for Aaron the priest, and for his sons, that they may execute their office, about the sacred things:

31:11 oleum unctionis, et thymiama aromatum in sanctuario, omnia quæ præcepi tibi, facient.

31:11 The oil of unction, and the incense of spices in the sanctuary, all things which I have commanded thee, shall they make.

31:12 Et locutus est Dominus ad Moysen, dicens :

31:12 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

31:13 Loquere filiis Israël, et dices ad eos : Videte ut sabbatum meum custodiatis : quia signum est inter me et vos in generationibus vestris : ut sciatis quia ego Dominus, qui sanctifico vos.

31:13 Speak to the children of Israel, and thou shalt say to them: See that you keep my sabbath; because it is a sign between me and you in your generations that you may know that I am the Lord, who sanctify you.

31:14 Custodite sabbatum meum, sanctum est enim vobis : qui polluerit illud, morte morietur ; qui fecerit in eo opus, peribit anima illius de medio populi sui.

31:14 keep you my sabbath: for it is holy unto you: he that shall profane it, shall be put to death: he that shall do any work in it, his soul shall perish out of the midst of his people.

31:15 Sex diebus facietis opus : in die septimo sabbatum est, requies sancta Domino ; omnis qui fecerit opus in hac die, morietur.

31:15 Six days shall you do work: in the seventh day is the sabbath, the rest holy to the Lord. Every one that shall do any work on this day, shall die.

31:16 Custodiant filii Israël sabbatum, et celebrent illud in generationibus suis. Pactum est sempiternum

31:16 Let the children of Israel keep the sabbath, and celebrate it in their generations. It is an everlasting covenant

31:17 inter me et filios Israël, signumque perpetuum ; sex enim diebus fecit Dominus cælum et terram, et in septimo ab opere cessavit.

31:17 Between me and the children of Israel, and a perpetual sign. For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, and in the seventh he ceased from work.

31:18 Deditque Dominus Moysi, completis hujuscemodi sermonibus in monte Sinai, duas tabulas testimonii lapideas, scriptas digito Dei.

31:18 And the Lord, when he had ended these words in Mount Sinai, gave to Moses two stone tables of testimony, written with the finger of God.

Chapter 32

32:1 Videns autem populus quod moram faceret descendendi de monte Moyses, congregatus adversus Aaron, dixit : Surge, fac nobis deos, qui nos præcedant : Moysi enim huic viro, qui nos eduxit de terra Ægypti, ignoramus quid acciderit.

32:1 And the people seeing that Moses delayed to come down from the mount, gathering together against Aaron, said: Arise, make us gods, that may go before us: For as to this Moses, the man that brought us out of the land of Egypt, we know not what has befallen him.

32:2 Dixitque ad eos Aaron : Tollite inaures aureas de uxorum, filiorumque et filiarum vestrarum auribus, et afferte ad me.

32:2 And Aaron said to them: Take the golden earrings from the ears of your wives, and your sons and daughters, and bring them to me.

32:3 Fecitque populus quæ jusserat, deferens inaures ad Aaron.

32:3 And the people did what he had commanded, bringing the earrings to Aaron.

32:4 Quas cum ille accepisset, formavit opere fusorio, et fecit ex eis vitulum conflatilem : dixeruntque : Hi sunt dii tui Israël, qui te eduxerunt de terra Ægypti.

32:4 And when he had received them, he fashioned them by founders' work, and made of them a molten calf. And they said: These are thy gods, O Israel, that have brought thee out of the land of Egypt.

32:5 Quod cum vidisset Aaron, ædificavit altare coram eo, et præconis voce clamavit dicens : Cras solemnitas Domini est.

32:5 And when Aaron saw this, he built an altar before it, and made proclamation by a crier's voice, saying To morrow is the solemnity of the Lord.

32:6 Surgentesque mane, obtulerunt holocausta, et hostias pacificas, et sedit populus manducare, et bibere, et surrexerunt ludere.

32:6 And rising in the morning, they offered holocausts, and peace victims, and the people sat down to eat and drink, and they rose up to play.

32:7 Locutus est autem Dominus ad Moysen, dicens : Vade, descende : peccavit populus tuus, quem eduxisti de terra Ægypti.

32:7 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: Go, get thee down: thy people, which thou hast brought out of the land of Egypt, hath sinned.

32:8 Recesserunt cito de via, quam ostendisti eis : feceruntque sibi vitulum conflatilem, et adoraverunt, atque immolantes ei hostias, dixerunt : Isti sunt dii tui Israël, qui te eduxerunt de terra Ægypti.

32:8 They have quickly strayed from the way which thou didst shew them: and they have made to themselves a molten calf, and have adored it, and sacrificing victims to it, have said: These are thy gods, O Israel, that have brought thee out of the land of Egypt.

32:9 Rursumque ait Dominus ad Moysen : Cerno quod populus iste duræ cervicis sit :

32:9 And again the Lord said to Moses: I see that this people is stiffnecked:

32:10 dimitte me, ut irascatur furor meus contra eos, et deleam eos, faciamque te in gentem magnam.

32:10 Let me alone, that my wrath may be kindled against them, and that I may destroy them, and I will make of thee a great nation.

32:11 Moyses autem orabat Dominum Deum suum, dicens : Cur, Domine, irascitur furor tuus contra populum tuum, quem eduxisti de terra Ægypti, in fortitudine magna, et in manu robusta ?

32:11 But Moses besought the Lord his God, saying: Why, O Lord, is thy indignation enkindled against thy people, whom thou hast brought out of the land of Egypt, with great power, and with a mighty hand?

32:12 Ne quæso dicant Ægyptii : Callide eduxit eos, ut interficeret in montibus, et deleret e terra : quiescat ira tua, et esto placabilis super nequitia populi tui.

32:12 Let not the Egyptians say, I beseech thee: He craftily brought them out, that he might kill them in the mountains, and destroy them from the earth: let thy anger cease, and be appeased upon the wickedness of thy people.

32:13 Recordare Abraham, Isaac, et Israël servorum tuorum, quibus jurasti per temetipsum, dicens : Multiplicabo semen vestrum sicut stellas cæli ; et universam terram hanc, de qua locutus sum, dabo semini vestro, et possidebitis eam semper.

32:13 Remember Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, thy servants, to whom thou sworest by thy own self, saying: I will multiply your seed as the stars of heaven: and this whole land that I have spoken of, I will give to your seed, and you shall possess it for ever:

32:14 Placatusque est Dominus ne faceret malum quod locutus fuerat adversus populum suum.

32:14 And the Lord was appeased from doing the evil which he had spoken against his people.

32:15 Et reversus est Moyses de monte, portans duas tabulas testimonii in manu sua, scriptas ex utraque parte,

32:15 And Moses returned from the mount, carrying the two tables of the testimony in his hand, written on both sides,

32:16 et factas opere Dei : scriptura quoque Dei erat sculpta in tabulis.

32:16 And made by the work of God; the writing also of God was graven in the tables.

32:17 Audiens autem Josue tumultum populi vociferantis, dixit ad Moysen : Ululatus pugnæ auditur in castris.

32:17 And Josue hearing the noise of the people shouting, said to Moses: The noise of battle is heard in the camp.

32:18 Qui respondit : Non est clamor adhortantium ad pugnam, neque vociferatio compellentium ad fugam : sed vocem cantantium ego audio.

32:18 But he answered: It is not the cry of men encouraging to fight, nor the shout of men compelling to flee: but I hear the voice of singers.

32:19 Cumque appropinquasset ad castra, vidit vitulum, et choros : iratusque valde, projecit de manu tabulas, et confregit eas ad radicem montis :

32:19 And when he came nigh to the camp, he saw the calf, and the dances: and being very angry, he threw the tables out of his hand, and broke them at the foot of the mount:

32:20 arripiensque vitulum quem fecerant, combussit, et contrivit usque ad pulverem, quem sparsit in aquam, et dedit ex eo potum filiis Israël.

32:20 And laying hold of the calf which they had made, he burnt it, and beat it to powder, which he strewed into water, and gave thereof to the children of Israel to drink.

32:21 Dixitque ad Aaron : Quid tibi fecit hic populus, ut induceres super eum peccatum maximum ?

32:21 And he said to Aaron: What has this people done to thee, that thou shouldst bring upon them a most heinous sin?

32:22 Cui ille respondit : Ne indignetur dominus meus : tu enim nosti populum istum, quod pronus sit ad malum :

32:22 And he answered him: Let not my lord be offended; for thou knowest this people, that they are prone to evil.

32:23 dixerunt mihi : Fac nobis deos, qui nos præcedant : huic enim Moysi, qui nos eduxit de terra Ægypti, nescimus quid acciderit.

32:23 They said to me: make us gods, that may go before us; for as to this Moses, who brought us forth out of the land of Egypt, we know not what is befallen him.

32:24 Quibus ego dixi : Quis vestrum habet aurum ? Tulerunt, et dederunt mihi : et projeci illud in ignem, egressusque est hic vitulus.

32:24 And I said to them: Which of you hath any gold? and they took and brought it to me; and I cast it into the fire, and this calf came out.

32:25 Videns ergo Moyses populum quod esset nudatus (spoliaverat enim eum Aaron propter ignominiam sordis, et inter hostes nudum constituerat),

32:25 And when Moses saw that the people were naked, (for Aaron had stripped them by occasion of the shame of the filth, and had set them naked among their enemies)

32:26 et stans in porta castrorum, ait : Si quis est Domini, jungatur mihi. Congregatique sunt ad eum omnes filii Levi :

32:26 Then standing in the gate of the camp, he said: If any man be on the Lord's side, let him join with me. And all the sons of Levi gathered themselves together unto him:

32:27 quibus ait : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus Israël : Ponat vir gladium super femur suum : ite, et redite de porta usque ad portam per medium castrorum, et occidat unusquisque fratrem, et amicum, et proximum suum.

32:27 And he said to them: Thus saith the Lord God of Israel: Put every man his sword upon his thigh: go, and return from gate to gate through the midst of the camp, and let every man kill his brother, and friend, and neighbour.

32:28 Feceruntque filii Levi juxta sermonem Moysi, cecideruntque in die illa quasi viginti tria millia hominum.

32:28 And the sons of Levi did according to the words of Moses, and there were slain that day about three and twenty thousand men.

32:29 Et ait Moyses : Consecrastis manus vestras hodie Domino, unusquisque in filio, et in fratre suo, ut detur vobis benedictio.

32:29 And Moses said: You have consecrated your hands this day to the Lord, every man in his son and in his brother, that a blessing may be given to you.

32:30 Facto autem altero die, locutus est Moyses ad populum : Peccastis peccatum maximum : ascendam ad Dominum, si quomodo quivero eum deprecari pro scelere vestro.

32:30 And when the next day was come, Moses spoke to the people: You have sinned a very great sin: I will go up to the Lord, if by any means I may be able to entreat him for your crime.

32:31 Reversusque ad Dominum, ait : Obsecro, peccavit populus iste peccatum maximum, feceruntque sibi deos aureos : aut dimitte eis hanc noxam,

32:31 And returning to the Lord, he said: I beseech thee: this people hath sinned a heinous sin, and they have made to themselves gods of gold: either forgive them this trespass,

32:32 aut si non facis, dele me de libro tuo quem scripsisti.

32:32 Or if thou do not, strike me out of the book that thou hast written.

32:33 Cui respondit Dominus : Qui peccaverit mihi, delebo eum de libro meo :

32:33 And the Lord answered him: He that hath sinned against me, him will I strike out of my book:

32:34 tu autem vade, et duc populum istum quo locutus sum tibi : angelus meus præcedet te. Ego autem in die ultionis visitabo et hoc peccatum eorum.

32:34 But go thou, and lead this people whither I have told thee: my angel shall go before thee. And I in the day of revenge will visit this sin also of theirs.

32:35 Percussit ergo Dominus populum pro reatu vituli, quem fecerat Aaron.

32:35 The Lord therefore struck the people for the guilt, on occasion of the calf which Aaron had made.

Chapter 33

33:1 Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen, dicens : Vade, ascende de loco isto tu, et populus tuus quem eduxisti de terra Ægypti, in terram quam juravi Abraham, Isaac et Jacob, dicens : Semini tuo dabo eam :

33:1 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: Go, get thee up from this place, thou and thy people which thou hast brought out of the land of Egypt, into the land concerning which I swore to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, saying: To thy seed I will give it:

33:2 et mittam præcursorem tui angelum, ut ejiciam Chananæum, et Amorrhæum, et Hethæum, et Pherezæum, et Hevæum, et Jebusæum,

33:2 And I will send an angel before thee, that I may cast out the Chanaanite, and the Amorrhite, and the Hethite, and the Pherezite, and the Hevite, and the Jebusite,

33:3 et intres in terram fluentem lacte et melle. Non enim ascendam tecum, quia populus duræ cervicis es : ne forte disperdam te in via.

33:3 That thou mayst enter into the land that floweth with milk and honey. For I will not go up with thee, because thou art a stiffnecked people; lest I destroy thee in the way.

33:4 Audiensque populus sermonem hunc pessimum, luxit : et nullus ex more indutus est cultu suo.

33:4 And the people hearing these very bad tidings, mourned: and no man put on his ornaments according to custom.

33:5 Dixitque Dominus ad Moysen : Loquere filiis Israël : Populus duræ cervicis es : semel ascendam in medio tui, et delebo te. Jam nunc depone ornatum tuum, ut sciam quid faciam tibi.

33:5 And the Lord said to Moses: Say to the children of Israel: Thou art a stiffnecked people, once I shall come up in the midst of thee, and shall destroy thee. Now presently lay aside thy ornaments, that I may know what to do to thee.

33:6 Deposuerunt ergo filii Israël ornatum suum a monte Horeb.

33:6 So the children of Israel laid aside their ornaments by Mount Horeb.

33:7 Moyses quoque tollens tabernaculum, tetendit extra castra procul, vocavitque nomen ejus, Tabernaculum fœderis. Et omnis populus, qui habebat aliquam quæstionem, egrediebatur ad tabernaculum fœderis, extra castra.

33:7 Moses also taking the tabernacle, pitched it without the camp afar off, and called the name thereof, The tabernacle of the covenant. And all the people, that had any question, went forth to the tabernacle of the covenant, without the camp.

33:8 Cumque egrederetur Moyses ad tabernaculum, surgebat universa plebs, et stabat unusquisque in ostio papilionis sui, aspiciebantque tergum Moysi, donec ingrederetur tentorium.

33:8 And when Moses went forth to the tabernacle, all the people rose up, and every one stood in the door of his pavilion, and they beheld the back of Moses, till he went into the tabernacle.

33:9 Ingresso autem illo tabernaculum fœderis, descendebat columna nubis, et stabat ad ostium, loquebaturque cum Moyse,

33:9 And when he was gone into the tabernacle of the covenant, the pillar of the cloud came down, and stood at the door, and he spoke with Moses.

33:10 cernentibus universis quod columna nubis staret ad ostium tabernaculi. Stabantque ipsi, et adorabant per fores tabernaculorum suorum.

33:10 And all saw that the pillar of the cloud stood at the door of the tabernacle. And they stood and worshipped at the doors of their tent.

33:11 Loquebatur autem Dominus ad Moysen facie ad faciem, sicut solet loqui homo ad amicum suum. Cumque ille reverteretur in castra, minister ejus Josue filius Nun, puer, non recedebat de tabernaculo.

33:11 And the Lord spoke to Moses face to face, as a man is wont to speak to his friend. And when he returned into the camp, his servant Josue, the son of Nun, a young man, departed not from the tabernacle.

33:12 Dixit autem Moyses ad Dominum : Præcipis ut educam populum istum : et non indicas mihi quem missurus es mecum, præsertim cum dixeris : Novi te ex nomine, et invenisti gratiam coram me.

33:12 And Moses said to the Lord: Thou commandest me to lead forth this people; and thou dost not let me know whom thou wilt send with me, especially whereas thou hast said: I know thee by name, and thou hast found favour in my sight.

33:13 Si ergo inveni gratiam in conspectu tuo, ostende mihi faciem tuam, ut sciam te, et inveniam gratiam ante oculos tuos : respice populum tuum gentem hanc.

33:13 If therefore I have found favour in thy sight, shew me thy face, that I may know thee, and may find grace before thy eyes: look upon thy people this nation.

33:14 Dixitque Dominus : Facies mea præcedet te, et requiem dabo tibi.

33:14 And the Lord said: My face shall go before thee, and I will give thee rest.

33:15 Et ait Moyses : Si non tu ipse præcedas, ne educas nos de loco isto.

33:15 And Moses said: If thou thyself dost not go before, bring us not out of this place.

33:16 In quo enim scire poterimus ego et populus tuus invenisse nos gratiam in conspectu tuo, nisi ambulaveris nobiscum, ut glorificemur ab omnibus populis qui habitant super terram ?

33:16 For how shall we be able to know, I and thy people, that we have found grace in thy sight, unless thou walk with us, that we may be glorified by all people that dwell upon the earth?

33:17 Dixit autem Dominus ad Moysen : Et verbum istud, quod locutus es, faciam : invenisti enim gratiam coram me, et teipsum novi ex nomine.

33:17 And the Lord said to Moses: This word also, which thou hast spoken, will I do; for thou hast found grace before me, and thee I have known by name.

33:18 Qui ait : Ostende mihi gloriam tuam.

33:18 And he said: Shew me thy glory.

33:19 Respondit : Ego ostendam omne bonum tibi, et vocabo in nomine Domini coram te : et miserebor cui voluero, et clemens ero in quem mihi placuerit.

33:19 He answered: I will shew thee all good, and I will proclaim in the name of the Lord before thee: and I will have mercy on whom I will, and I will be merciful to whom it shall please me.

33:20 Rursumque ait : Non poteris videre faciem meam : non enim videbit me homo et vivet.

33:20 And again he said: Thou canst not see my face: for man shall not see me, and live.

33:21 Et iterum : Ecce, inquit, est locus apud me, et stabis supra petram.

33:21 And again he said: Behold there is a place with me, and thou shalt stand upon the rock.

33:22 Cumque transibit gloria mea, ponam te in foramine petræ, et protegam dextera mea, donec transeam :

33:22 And when my glory shall pass, I will set thee in a hole of the rock, and protect thee with my righthand till I pass:

33:23 tollamque manum meam, et videbis posteriora mea : faciem autem meam videre non poteris.

33:23 And I will take away my hand, and thou shalt see my back parts: but my face thou canst not see.

Chapter 34

34:1 Ac deinceps : Præcide, ait, tibi duas tabulas lapideas instar priorum, et scribam super eas verba, quæ habuerunt tabulæ quas fregisti.

34:1 And after this he said: Hew thee two tables of stone like unto the former, and I will write upon them the words, which were in the tables, which thou brokest.

34:2 Esto paratus mane, ut ascendas statim in montem Sinai, stabisque mecum super verticem montis.

34:2 Be ready in the morning, that thou mayst forthwith go up into Mount Sinai, and thou shalt stand with me upon the top of the mount.

34:3 Nullus ascendat tecum, nec videatur quispiam per totum montem : boves quoque et oves non pascantur e contra.

34:3 Let no man go up with thee, and let not any man be seen throughout all the mount; neither let the oxen nor the sheep feed over against it.

34:4 Excidit ergo duas tabulas lapideas, quales antea fuerant : et de nocte consurgens ascendit in montem Sinai, sicut præceperat ei Dominus, portans secum tabulas.

34:4 Then he cut out two tables of stone, such as had been before; and rising very early he went up into the Mount Sinai, as the Lord had commanded him, carrying with him the tables.

34:5 Cumque descendisset Dominus per nubem, stetit Moyses cum eo, invocans nomen Domini.

34:5 And when the Lord was come down in a cloud, Moses stood with him, calling upon the name of the Lord.

34:6 Quo transeunte coram eo, ait : Dominator Domine Deus, misericors et clemens, patiens et multæ miserationis, ac verax,

34:6 And when he passed before him, he said: O the Lord, the Lord God, merciful and gracious, patient and of much compassion, and true,

34:7 qui custodis misericordiam in millia ; qui aufers iniquitatem, et scelera, atque peccata, nullusque apud te per se innocens est ; qui reddis iniquitatem patrum filiis, ac nepotibus in tertiam et quartam progeniem.

34:7 Who keepest mercy unto thousands: who takest away iniquity, and wickedness, and sin, and no man of himself is innocent before thee. Who renderest the iniquity of the fathers to the children, and to the grandchildren unto the third and fourth generation.

34:8 Festinusque Moyses, curvatus est pronus in terram, et adorans

34:8 And Moses making haste, bowed down prostrate unto the earth, and adoring,

34:9 ait : Si inveni gratiam in conspectu tuo, Domine, obsecro ut gradiaris nobiscum (populus enim duræ cervicis est) et auferas iniquitates nostras atque peccata, nosque possideas.

34:9 Said: If I have found grace in thy sight, O Lord, I beseech thee that thou wilt go with us, (for it is a stiffnecked people) and take away our iniquities and sin, and possess us.

34:10 Respondit Dominus : Ego inibo pactum videntibus cunctis : signa faciam quæ numquam visa sunt super terram, nec in ullis gentibus, ut cernat populus iste, in cujus es medio, opus Domini terribile quod facturus sum.

34:10 The Lord answered: I will make a covenant in the sight of all, I will do signs such as were never seen upon the earth, nor in any nations; that this people, in the midst of whom thou art, may see the terrible work of the Lord which I will do.

34:11 Observa cuncta quæ hodie mando tibi : ego ipse ejiciam ante faciem tuam Amorrhæum, et Chananæum, et Hethæum, Pherezæum quoque, et Hevæum, et Jebusæum.

34:11 Observe all things which this day I command thee: I myself will drive out before thy face the Amorrhite, and the Chanaanite, and the Hethite, and the Pherezite, and the Hevite, and the Jebusite.

34:12 Cave ne umquam cum habitatoribus terræ illius jungas amicitias, quæ sint tibi in ruinam :

34:12 Beware thou never join in friendship with the inhabitants of that land, which may be thy ruin:

34:13 sed aras eorum destrue, confringe statuas, lucosque succide :

34:13 But destroy their altars, break their statues and cut down their groves:

34:14 noli adorare deum alienum. Dominus zelotes nomen ejus ; Deus est æmulator.

34:14 Adore not any strange god. The Lord his name is jealous, he is a jealous God.

34:15 Ne ineas pactum cum hominibus illarum regionum : ne, cum fornicati fuerint cum diis suis, et adoraverint simulacra eorum, vocet te quispiam ut comedas de immolatis.

34:15 Make no covenant with the men of those countries; lest, when they have committed fornication with their gods, and have adored their idols, some one call thee to eat of the things sacrificed.

34:16 Nec uxorem de filiabus eorum accipies filiis tuis : ne, postquam ipsæ fuerint fornicatæ, fornicari faciant et filios tuos in deos suos.

34:16 Neither shalt thou take of their daughters a wife for thy son, lest after they themselves have committed fornication, they make thy sons also to commit fornication with their gods.

34:17 Deos conflatiles non facies tibi.

34:17 Thou shalt not make to thyself any molten gods.

34:18 Solemnitatem azymorum custodies. Septem diebus vesceris azymis, sicut præcepi tibi, in tempore mensis novorum : mense enim verni temporis egressus es de Ægypto.

34:18 Thou shalt keep the feast of the unleavened bread. Seven days shalt thou eat unleavened bread, as I commanded thee in the time of the month of the new corn: for in the month of the spring time thou camest out from Egypt.

34:19 Omne quod aperit vulvam generis masculini, meum erit. De cunctis animantibus, tam de bobus, quam de ovibus, meum erit.

34:19 All of the male kind that openeth the womb, shall be mine. Of all beasts; both of oxen and of sheep, it shall be mine.

34:20 Primogenitum asini redimes ove : sin autem nec pretium pro eo dederis, occidetur. Primogenitum filiorum tuorum redimes : nec apparebis in conspectu meo vacuus.

34:20 The firstling of an ass thou shalt redeem with a sheep: but if thou wilt not give a price for it, it shall be slain. The firstborn of thy sons thou shalt redeem: neither shalt thou appear before me empty.

34:21 Sex diebus operaberis ; die septimo cessabis arare et metere.

34:21 Six days shalt thou work, the seventh day thou shalt cease to plough and to reap.

34:22 Solemnitatem hebdomadarum facies tibi in primitiis frugum messis tuæ triticeæ, et solemnitatem, quando redeunte anni tempore cuncta conduntur.

34:22 Thou shalt keep the feast of weeks with the firstfruits of the corn of thy wheat harvest, and the feast when the time of the year returneth that all things are laid in.

34:23 Tribus temporibus anni apparebit omne masculinum tuum in conspectu omnipotentis Domini Dei Israël.

34:23 Three times in the year all thy males shall appear in the sight of the almighty Lord the God of Israel.

34:24 Cum enim tulero gentes a facie tua, et dilatavero terminos tuos, nullus insidiabitur terræ tuæ, ascendente te, et apparente in conspectu Domini Dei tui ter in anno.

34:24 For when I shall have taken away the nations from thy face, and shall have enlarged thy borders, no man shall lie in wait against thy land when thou shalt go up, and appear in the sight of the Lord thy God thrice in a year.

34:25 Non immolabis super fermento sanguinem hostiæ meæ : neque residebit mane de victima solemnitatis Phase.

34:25 Thou shalt not offer the blood of my sacrifice upon leaven; neither shall there remain in the morning any thing of the victim of the solemnity of the Phase.

34:26 Primitias frugum terræ tuæ offeres in domo Domini Dei tui. Non coques hædum in lacte matris suæ.

34:26 The first of the fruits of thy ground thou shalt offer in the house of the Lord thy God. Thou shalt not boil a kid in the milk of his dam.

34:27 Dixitque Dominus ad Moysen : Scribe tibi verba hæc, quibus et tecum et cum Israël pepigi fœdus.

34:27 And the Lord said to Moses: Write thee these words, by which I have made a covenant both with thee and with Israel.

34:28 Fuit ergo ibi cum Domino quadraginta dies et quadraginta noctes : panem non comedit, et aquam non bibit, et scripsit in tabulis verba fœderis decem.

34:28 And he was there with the Lord forty days and forty nights: he neither ate bread nor drank water, and he wrote upon the tables the ten words of the covenant.

34:29 Cumque descenderet Moyses de monte Sinai, tenebat duas tabulas testimonii, et ignorabat quod cornuta esset facies sua ex consortio sermonis Domini.

34:29 And when Moses came down from the Mount Sinai, he held the two tables of the testimony, and he knew not that his face was horned from the conversation of the Lord.

34:30 Videntes autem Aaron et filii Israël cornutam Moysi faciem, timuerunt prope accedere.

34:30 And Aaron and the children of Israel seeing the face of Moses horned, were afraid to come near.

34:31 Vocatique ab eo, reversi sunt tam Aaron, quam principes synagogæ. Et postquam locutus est ad eos,

34:31 And being called by him, they returned, both Aaron and the rulers of the congregation. And after that he spoke to them,

34:32 venerunt ad eum etiam omnes filii Israël : quibus præcepit cuncta quæ audierat a Domino in monte Sinai.

34:32 And all the children of Israel came to him: and he gave them in commandment all that he had heard of the Lord on Mount Sinai.

34:33 Impletisque sermonibus, posuit velamen super faciem suam.

34:33 And having done speaking, he put a veil upon his face.

34:34 Quod ingressus ad Dominum, et loquens cum eo, auferebat donec exiret, et tunc loquebatur ad filios Israël omnia quæ sibi fuerant imperata.

34:34 But when he went in to the Lord, and spoke with him, he took it away until he came forth, and then he spoke to the children of Israel all things that had been commanded him.

34:35 Qui videbant faciem egredientis Moysi esse cornutam, sed operiebat ille rursus faciem suam, siquando loquebatur ad eos.

34:35 And they saw that the face of Moses when he came out was horned, but he covered his face again, if at any time he spoke to them.

Chapter 35

35:1 Igitur congregata omni turba filiorum Israël, dixit ad eos : Hæc sunt quæ jussit Dominus fieri.

35:1 And all the multitude of the children of Israel being gathered together, he said to them: These are the things which the Lord hath commanded to be done:

35:2 Sex diebus facietis opus : septimus dies erit vobis sanctus, sabbatum, et requies Domini : qui fecerit opus in eo, occidetur.

35:2 Six days you shall do work; the seventh day shall be holy unto you, the sabbath and the rest of the Lord: he that shall do any work on it, shall be put to death.

35:3 Non succendetis ignem in omnibus habitaculis vestris per diem sabbati.

35:3 You shall kindle no fire in any of your habitations on the sabbath day.

35:4 Et ait Moyses ad omnem catervam filiorum Israël : Iste est sermo quem præcepit Dominus, dicens :

35:4 And Moses said to all the assembly of the children of Israel: This is the word the Lord hath commanded, saying:

35:5 Separate apud vos primitias Domino. Omnis voluntarius et prono animo offerat eas Domino : aurum et argentum, et æs,

35:5 Set aside with you firstfruits to the Lord. Let every one that is willing and hath a ready heart, offer them to the Lord: gold, and silver, and brass,

35:6 hyacinthum et purpuram, coccumque bis tinctum, et byssum, pilos caprarum,

35:6 Violet and purple, and scarlet twice dyed, and fine linen, goats' hair,

35:7 pellesque arietum rubricatas, et janthinas, ligna setim,

35:7 And rams' skins dyed red, and violet coloured skins, setim wood,

35:8 et oleum ad luminaria concinnanda, et ut conficiatur unguentum, et thymiama suavissimum,

35:8 And oil to maintain lights, and to make ointment, and most sweet incense,

35:9 lapides onychinos, et gemmas ad ornatum superhumeralis et rationalis.

35:9 Onyx stones, and precious stones, for the adorning of the ephod and the rational.

35:10 Quisque vestrum sapiens est, veniat, et faciat quod Dominus imperavit :

35:10 Whosoever of you is wise, let him come, and make that which the Lord hath commanded:

35:11 tabernaculum scilicet, et tectum ejus, atque operimentum, annulos, et tabulata cum vectibus, paxillos, et bases :

35:11 To wit, the tabernacle, and the roof thereof, and the cover, the rings, and the board-work with the bars, the pillars and the sockets:

35:12 arcam et vectes, propitiatorium, et velum, quod ante illud oppanditur :

35:12 The ark and the staves, the propitiatory, and the veil that is drawn before it:

35:13 mensam cum vectibus et vasis, et propositionis panibus :

35:13 The table with the bars and the vessels, and the loaves of proposition:

35:14 candelabrum ad luminaria sustentanda, vasa illius et lucernas, et oleum ad nutrimenta ignium :

35:14 The candlestick to bear up the lights, the vessels thereof and the lamps, and the oil for the nourishing of fires:

35:15 altare thymiamatis, et vectes, et oleum unctionis et thymiama ex aromatibus : tentorium ad ostium tabernaculi :

35:15 The altar of incense, and the bars, and the oil of unction, and the incense of spices: the hanging at the door of the tabernacle:

35:16 altare holocausti, et craticulam ejus æneam cum vectibus et vasis suis : labrum et basim ejus :

35:16 The altar of holocaust, and its grate of brass, with the bars and vessels thereof: the laver and its foot:

35:17 cortinas atrii cum columnis et basibus, tentorium in foribus vestibuli,

35:17 The curtains of the court, with the pillars and the sockets, the hanging in the doors of the entry.

35:18 paxillos tabernaculi et atrii cum funiculis suis :

35:18 The pins of the tabernacle, and of the court, with their little cords:

35:19 vestimenta, quorum usus est in ministerio sanctuarii, vestes Aaron pontificis ac filiorum ejus, ut sacerdotio fungantur mihi.

35:19 The vestments that are to be used in the ministry of the sanctuary, the vesture of Aaron the high priest, and of his sons, to do the office of priesthood to me.

35:20 Egressaque omnis multitudo filiorum Israël de conspectu Moysi,

35:20 And all the multitude of the children of Israel going out from the presence of Moses,

35:21 obtulerunt mente promptissima atque devota primitias Domino, ad faciendum opus tabernaculi testimonii. Quidquid ad cultum et ad vestes sanctas necessarium erat,

35:21 Offered firstfruits to the Lord with a most ready and devout mind, to make the work of the tabernacle of the testimony. Whatever was necessary to the service and to the holy vestments,

35:22 viri cum mulieribus præbuerunt, armillas et inaures, annulos et dextralia : omne vas aureum in donaria Domini separatum est.

35:22 Both men and women gave bracelets and earrings, rings and tablets: every vessel of gold was set aside to be offered to the Lord.

35:23 Si quis habebat hyacinthum, et purpuram, coccumque bis tinctum, byssum et pilos caprarum, pelles arietum rubricatas, et janthinas,

35:23 If any man had violet, and purple, and scarlet twice dyed, fine linen and goats' hair, ramskins dyed red, and violet coloured skins,

35:24 argenti, ærisque metalla, obtulerunt Domino, lignaque setim in varios usus.

35:24 Metal of silver and brass, they offered it to the Lord, and setim wood for divers uses.

35:25 Sed et mulieres doctæ, quæ neverant, dederunt hyacinthum, purpuram, et vermiculum, ac byssum,

35:25 The skilful women also gave such things as they had spun, violet, purple, and scarlet, and fine linen,

35:26 et pilos caprarum, sponte propria cuncta tribuentes.

35:26 And goats' hair, giving all of their own accord.

35:27 Principes vero obtulerunt lapides onychinos, et gemmas ad superhumerale et rationale,

35:27 But the princes offered onyx stones, and precious stones, for the ephod and the rational,

35:28 aromataque et oleum ad luminaria concinnanda, et ad præparandum unguentum, ac thymiama odoris suavissimi componendum.

35:28 And spices and oil for the lights, and for the preparing of ointment, and to make the incense of most sweet savour.

35:29 Omnes viri et mulieres mente devota obtulerunt donaria, ut fierent opera, quæ jusserat Dominus per manum Moysi. Cuncti filii Israël voluntaria Domino dedicaverunt.

35:29 All, both men and women, with devout mind offered gifts, that the works might be done which the Lord had commanded by the hand of Moses. All the children of Israel dedicated voluntary offerings to the Lord.

35:30 Dixitque Moyses ad filios Israël : Ecce, vocavit Dominus ex nomine Beseleel filium Uri, filii Hur de tribu Juda,

35:30 And Moses said to the children of Israel: Behold, the Lord hath called by name Beseleel, the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Juda,

35:31 implevitque eum spiritu Dei, sapientia et intelligentia, et scientia et omni doctrina,

35:31 And hath filled him with the spirit of God, with wisdom and understanding, and knowledge, and all learning,

35:32 ad excogitandum, et faciendum opus in auro, et argento, et ære,

35:32 To devise and to work in gold and silver and brass,

35:33 sculpendisque lapidibus, et opere carpentario, quidquid fabre adinveniri potest,

35:33 And in engraving stones, and in carpenters' work. Whatsoever can be devised artificially,

35:34 dedit in corde ejus : Ooliab quoque filium Achisamech de tribu Dan :

35:34 He hath given in his heart: Ooliab also, the son of Achisamech, of the tribe of Dan:

35:35 ambos erudivit sapientia, ut faciant opera abietarii, polymitarii, ac plumarii, de hyacintho ac purpura, coccoque bis tincto, et bysso, et texant omnia, ac nova quæque reperiant.

35:35 Both of them hath he instructed with wisdom, to do carpenters' work, and tapestry, and embroidery in blue and purple, and scarlet twice dyed, and fine linen, and to weave all things, and to invent all new things.

Chapter 36

36:1 Fecit ergo Beseleel, et Ooliab, et omnis vir sapiens, quibus dedit Dominus sapientiam et intellectum, ut scirent fabre operari quæ in usus sanctuarii necessaria sunt, et quæ præcepit Dominus.

36:1 Beseleel therefore, and Ooliab, and every wise man, to whom the Lord gave wisdom and understanding, to know how to work artificially, made the things that are necessary for the uses of the sanctuary, and which the Lord commanded.

36:2 Cumque vocasset eos Moyses et omnem eruditum virum, cui dederat Dominus sapientiam, et qui sponte sua obtulerant se ad faciendum opus,

36:2 And when Moses had called them, and every skilful man, to whom the Lord had given wisdom, and such as of their own accord had offered themselves to the making of the work,

36:3 tradidit eis universa donaria filiorum Israël. Qui cum instarent operi, quotidie mane vota populus offerebat.

36:3 He delivered all the offerings of the children of Israel unto them. And while they were earnest about the work, the people daily in the morning offered their vows.

36:4 Unde artifices venire compulsi,

36:4 Whereupon the workmen being constrained to come,

36:5 dixerunt Moysi : Plus offert populus quam necessarium est.

36:5 Said to Moses: The people offereth more than is necessary.

36:6 Jussit ergo Moyses præconis voce cantari : Nec vir, nec mulier quidquam offerat ultra in opere sanctuarii. Sicque cessatum est a muneribus offerendis,

36:6 Moses therefore commanded proclamation to be made by the crier's voice: Let neither man nor woman offer any more for the work of the sanctuary. And so they ceased from offering gifts,

36:7 eo quod oblata sufficerent et superabundarent.

36:7 Because the things that were offered did suffice, and were too much.

36:8 Feceruntque omnes corde sapientes ad explendum opus tabernaculi, cortinas decem de bysso retorta, et hyacintho, et purpura, coccoque bis tincto, opere vario, et arte polymita :

36:8 And all the men that were wise of heart, to accomplish the work of the tabernacle, made ten curtains of twisted fine linen, and violet, and purple, and scarlet twice dyed, with varied work, and the art of embroidering:

36:9 quarum una habebat in longitudine viginti octo cubitos, et in latitudine quatuor ; una mensura erat omnium cortinarum.

36:9 The length of one curtain was twenty-eight cubits, and the breadth four: all the curtains were of the same size.

36:10 Conjunxitque cortinas quinque, alteram alteri, et alias quinque sibi invicem copulavit.

36:10 And he joined five curtains, one to another, and the other five he coupled one to another.

36:11 Fecit et ansas hyacinthinas in ora cortinæ unius ex utroque latere, et in ora cortinæ alterius similiter,

36:11 He made also loops of violet in the edge of one curtain on both sides, and in the edge of the other curtain in like manner,

36:12 ut contra se invicem venirent ansæ, et mutuo jungerentur.

36:12 That the loops might meet one against another, and might be joined each with the other.

36:13 Unde et quinquaginta fudit circulos aureos, qui morderent cortinarum ansas, et fieret unum tabernaculum.

36:13 Whereupon also he cast fifty rings of gold, that might catch the loops of the curtains, and they might be made one tabernacle.

36:14 Fecit et saga undecim de pilis caprarum ad operiendum tectum tabernaculi :

36:14 He made also eleven curtains of goats' hair, to cover the roof of the tabernacle:

36:15 unum sagum in longitudine habebat cubitos triginta, et in latitudine cubitos quatuor : unius mensuræ erant omnia saga :

36:15 One curtain was thirty cubits long, and four cubits broad: all the curtains were of one measure.

36:16 quorum quinque junxit seorsum, et sex alia separatim.

36:16 Five of which he joined apart, and the other six apart.

36:17 Fecitque ansas quinquaginta in ora sagi unius, et quinquaginta in ora sagi alterius, ut sibi invicem jungerentur.

36:17 And he made fifty loops in the edge of one curtain, and fifty in the edge of another curtain, that they might be joined one to another.

36:18 Et fibulas æneas quinquaginta, quibus necteretur tectum, ut unum pallium ex omnibus sagis fieret.

36:18 And fifty buckles of brass wherewith the roof might be knit together, that of all the curtains there might be made one covering.

36:19 Fecit et opertorium tabernaculi de pellibus arietum rubricatis : aliudque desuper velamentum de pellibus janthinis.

36:19 He made also a cover for the tabernacle of rams' skins dyed red; and another cover over that of violet skins.

36:20 Fecit et tabulas tabernaculi de lignis setim stantes.

36:20 He made also the boards of the tabernacle of setim wood standing.

36:21 Decem cubitorum erat longitudo tabulæ unius : et unum ac semis cubitum latitudo retinebat.

36:21 The length of one board was ten cubits; and the breadth was one cubit and a half.

36:22 Binæ incastraturæ erant per singulas tabulas, ut altera alteri jungeretur. Sic fecit in omnibus tabernaculi tabulis.

36:22 There were two mortises throughout every board, that one might be joined to the other. And in this manner he made for all the boards of the tabernacle.

36:23 E quibus viginti ad plagam meridianam erant contra austrum,

36:23 Of which twenty were at the south side southward,

36:24 cum quadraginta basibus argenteis. Duæ bases sub una tabula ponebantur ex utraque parte angulorum, ubi incastraturæ laterum in angulis terminantur.

36:24 With forty sockets of silver, two sockets were put under one board on the two sides of the corners, where the mortises of the sides end in the corners.

36:25 Ad plagam quoque tabernaculi, quæ respicit ad aquilonem, fecit viginti tabulas,

36:25 At that side also of the tabernacle, that looketh towards the north, he made twenty boards,

36:26 cum quadraginta basibus argenteis, duas bases per singulas tabulas.

36:26 With forty sockets of silver, two sockets for every board.

36:27 Contra occidentem vero, id est, ad eam partem tabernaculi quæ mare respicit, fecit sex tabulas,

36:27 But against the west, to wit, at that side of the tabernacle, which looketh to the sea, he made six boards,

36:28 et duas alias per singulos angulos tabernaculi retro :

36:28 And two others at each corner of the tabernacle behind:

36:29 quæ junctæ erant a deorsum usque sursum, et in unam compaginem pariter ferebantur. Ita fecit ex utraque parte per angulos :

36:29 Which were also joined from beneath unto the top, and went together into one joint. Thus he did on both sides at the corners:

36:30 ut octo essent simul tabulæ, et haberent bases argenteas sedecim, binas scilicet bases sub singulis tabulis.

36:30 So there were in all eight boards, and they had sixteen sockets of silver, to wit, two sockets under every board.

36:31 Fecit et vectes de lignis setim, quinque ad continendas tabulas unius lateris tabernaculi,

36:31 He made also bars of setim wood, five to hold together the boards of one side of the tabernacle,

36:32 et quinque alios ad alterius lateris coaptandas tabulas : et extra hos, quinque alios vectes ad occidentalem plagam tabernaculi contra mare.

36:32 And five others to join together the boards of the other side; and besides these, five other bars at the west side of the tabernacle towards the sea.

36:33 Fecit quoque vectem alium, qui per medias tabulas ab angulo usque ad angulum perveniret.

36:33 He made also another bar, that might come by the midst of the boards from corner to corner.

36:34 Ipsa autem tabulata deauravit, fusis basibus earum argenteis. Et circulos eorum fecit aureos, per quos vectes induci possent : quos et ipsos laminis aureis operuit.

36:34 And the boards themselves he overlaid with gold casting for them sockets of silver. And their rings he made of gold, through which the bars might be drawn: and he covered the bars themselves with plates of gold.

36:35 Fecit et velum de hyacintho, et purpura, vermiculo, ac bysso retorta, opere polymitario, varium atque distinctum :

36:35 He made also a veil of violet, and purple, scarlet and fine twisted linen, varied and distinguished with embroidery:

36:36 et quatuor columnas de lignis setim, quas cum capitibus deauravit, fusis basibus earum argenteis.

36:36 And four pillars of setim wood, which with their heads he overlaid with gold, casting for them sockets of silver.

36:37 Fecit et tentorium in introitu tabernaculi ex hyacintho, purpura, vermiculo, byssoque retorta, opere plumarii :

36:37 He made also a hanging in the entry of the tabernacle of violet, purple, scarlet, and fine twisted linen, with the work of an embroiderer.

36:38 et columnas quinque cum capitibus suis, quas operuit auro, basesque earum fudit æneas.

36:38 And five pillars with their heads, which he covered with gold, and their sockets he cast of brass.

Chapter 37

37:1 Fecit autem Beseleel et arcam de lignis setim, habentem duos semis cubitos in longitudine, et cubitum ac semissem in latitudine, altitudo quoque unius cubiti fuit et dimidii : vestivitque eam auro purissimo intus ac foris.

37:1 And Beseleel made also, the ark of setim wood: it was two cubits and a half in length, and a cubit and a half in breadth, and the height was of one cubit and a half: and he overlaid it with the purest gold within and without.

37:2 Et fecit illi coronam auream per gyrum,

37:2 And he made to it a crown of gold round about,

37:3 conflans quatuor annulos aureos per quatuor angulos ejus : duos annulos in latere uno, et duos in altero.

37:3 Casting four rings of gold at the four corners thereof: two rings in one side, and two in the other.

37:4 Vectes quoque fecit de lignis setim, quos vestivit auro,

37:4 And he made bars of setim wood, which he overlaid with gold,

37:5 et quos misit in annulos, qui erant in lateribus arcæ ad portandum eam.

37:5 And he put them into the rings that were at the sides of the ark to carry it.

37:6 Fecit et propitiatorium, id est, oraculum, de auro mundissimo, duorum cubitorum et dimidii in longitudine, et cubiti ac semis in latitudine.

37:6 He made also the propitiatory, that is, the oracle, of the purest gold, two cubits and a half in length, and a cubit and a half in breadth.

37:7 Duos etiam cherubim ex auro ductili, quos posuit ex utraque parte propitiatorii :

37:7 Two cherubims also of beaten gold, which he set on the two sides of the propitiatory:

37:8 cherub unum in summitate unius partis, et cherub alterum in summitate partis alterius : duos cherubim in singulis summitatibus propitiatorii,

37:8 One cherub in the top of one side, and the other cherub in the top of the other side: two cherubims at the two ends of the propitiatory,

37:9 extendentes alas, et tegentes propitiatorium, seque mutuo et illud respicientes.

37:9 Spreading their wings, and covering the propitiatory, and looking one towards the other, and towards it.

37:10 Fecit et mensam de lignis setim in longitudine duorum cubitorum, et in latitudine unius cubiti, quæ habebat in altitudine cubitum ac semissem.

37:10 He made also the table of setim wood, in length two cubits, and in breadth one cubit, and in height it was a cubit and a half.

37:11 Circumdeditque eam auro mundissimo, et fecit illi labium aureum per gyrum,

37:11 And he overlaid it with the finest gold, and he made to it a golden ledge round about,

37:12 ipsique labio coronam auream interrasilem quatuor digitorum, et super eamdem, alteram coronam auream.

37:12 And to the ledge itself he made a polished crown of gold, of four fingers breadth, and upon the same another golden crown.

37:13 Fudit et quatuor circulos aureos, quos posuit in quatuor angulis per singulos pedes mensæ

37:13 And he cast four rings of gold, which he put in the four corners at each foot of the table,

37:14 contra coronam : misitque in eos vectes, ut possit mensa portari.

37:14 Over against the crown: and he put the bars into them, that the table might be carried.

37:15 Ipsos quoque vectes fecit de lignis setim, et circumdedit eos auro.

37:15 The bars also themselves he made of setim wood, and overlaid them with gold.

37:16 Et vasa ad diversos usus mensæ, acetabula, phialas, et cyathos, et thuribula, ex auro puro, in quibus offerenda sunt libamina.

37:16 And the vessels for the divers uses of the table, dishes, bowls, and cups, and censers of pure gold, wherein the libations are to be offered.

37:17 Fecit et candelabrum ductile de auro mundissimo, de cujus vecte calami, scyphi, sphærulæque, ac lilia procedebant :

37:17 He made also the candlestick of beaten work of the finest gold. from the shaft whereof its branches, its cups, and bowls, and lilies came out:

37:18 sex in utroque latere, tres calami ex parte una, et tres ex altera :

37:18 Six on the two sides: three branches on one side, and three on the other.

37:19 tres scyphi in nucis modum per calamos singulos, sphærulæque simul et lilia : et tres scyphi instar nucis in calamo altero, sphærulæque simul et lilia. Æquum erat opus sex calamorum, qui procedebant de stipite candelabri.

37:19 Three cups in manner of a nut on each branch, and bowls withal and lilies: and three cups of the fashion of a nut in another branch, and bowls withal and lilies. The work of the six branches, that went out from the shaft of the candlestick was equal.

37:20 In ipso autem vecte erant quatuor scyphi in nucis modum, sphærulæque per singulos simul et lilia :

37:20 And in the shaft itself were four cups after the manner of a nut, and bowls withal at every one, and lilies:

37:21 et sphærulæ sub duobus calamis per loca tria, qui simul sex fiunt calami procedentes de vecte uno.

37:21 And bowls under two branches in three places, which together made six branches going out from one shaft.

37:22 Et sphærulæ igitur, et calami ex ipso erant, universa ductilia ex auro purissimo.

37:22 So both the bowls, and the branches were of the same, all beaten work of the purest gold.

37:23 Fecit et lucernas septem cum emunctoriis suis, et vasa ubi ea, quæ emuncta sunt, extinguantur, de auro mundissimo.

37:23 He made also the seven lamps with their snuffers, and the vessels where the snuffings were to be put out, of the purest gold.

37:24 Talentum auri appendebat candelabrum cum omnibus vasis suis.

37:24 The candlestick with all the vessels thereof weighed a talent of gold.

37:25 Fecit et altare thymiamatis de lignis setim, per quadrum singulos habens cubitos, et in altitudine duos : e cujus angulis procedebant cornua.

37:25 He made also the alter of incense of setim wood, being a cubit on every side foursquare, and in height two cubits: from the corners of which went out horns.

37:26 Vestivitque illud auro purissimo cum craticula ac parietibus et cornibus.

37:26 And he overlaid it with the purest gold, with its grate, and the sides, and the horns.

37:27 Fecitque ei coronam aureolam per gyrum, et duos annulos aureos sub corona per singula latera, ut mittantur in eos vectes, et possit altare portari.

37:27 And he made to it a crown of gold round about, and two golden rings under the crown at each side, that the bars might be put into them, and the altar be carried.

37:28 Ipsos autem vectes fecit de lignis setim, et operuit laminis aureis.

37:28 And the bars themselves he made also of setim wood, and overlaid them with plates of gold.

37:29 Composuit et oleum ad sanctificationis unguentum, et thymiama de aromatibus mundissimis opere pigmentarii.

37:29 He compounded also the oil for the ointment of sanctification, and incense of the purest spices, according to the work of a perfumer.

Chapter 38

38:1 Fecit et altare holocausti de lignis setim, quinque cubitorum per quadrum, et trium in altitudine :

38:1 He made also the altar of holocaust of setim wood, five cubits square, and three in height:

38:2 cujus cornua de angulis procedebant, operuitque illum laminis æneis.

38:2 The horns whereof went out from the corners, and he overlaid it with plates of brass.

38:3 Et in usus ejus paravit ex ære vasa diversa, lebetes, forcipes, fuscinulas, uncinos, et ignium receptacula.

38:3 And for the uses thereof, he prepared divers vessels of brass, cauldrons, tongs, fleshhooks, pothooks and firepans.

38:4 Craticulamque ejus in modum retis fecit æneam, et subter eam in altaris medio arulam,

38:4 And he made the grate thereof of brass, in manner of a net, and under it in the midst of the altar a hearth,

38:5 fusis quatuor annulis per totidem retiaculi summitates, ad immittendos vectes ad portandum :

38:5 Casting four rings at the four ends of the net at the top, to put in bars to carry it:

38:6 quos et ipsos fecit de lignis setim, et operuit laminis æneis :

38:6 And he made the bars of setim wood, and overlaid them with plates of brass:

38:7 induxitque in circulos, qui in lateribus altaris eminebant. Ipsum autem altare non erat solidum, sed cavum ex tabulis, et intus vacuum.

38:7 And he drew them through the rings that stood out in the sides of the altar. And the altar itself was not solid, but hollow, of boards, and empty within.

38:8 Fecit et labrum æneum cum basi sua de speculis mulierum, quæ excubabant in ostio tabernaculi.

38:8 He made also the laver of brass, with the foot thereof, of the mirrors of the women that watched at the door of the tabernacle.

38:9 Fecit et atrium, in cujus australi plaga erant tentoria de bysso retorta, cubitorum centum,

38:9 He made also the court, in the south side whereof were hangings of fine twisted linen of a hundred cubits.

38:10 columnæ æneæ viginti cum basibus suis, capita columnarum, et tota operis cælatura, argentea.

38:10 Twenty pillars of brass with their sockets, the heads of the pillars, and the whole graving of the work, of silver.

38:11 Æque ad septentrionalem plagam tentoria columnæ, basesque et capita columnarum ejusdem mensuræ, et operis ac metalli, erant.

38:11 In like manner at the north side the hangings, the pillars, and the sockets and heads of the pillars were of the same measure, and work and metal.

38:12 In ea vero plaga, quæ ad occidentem respicit, fuerunt tentoria cubitorum quinquaginta, columnæ decem cum basibus suis æneæ, et capita columnarum, et tota operis cælatura, argentea.

38:12 But on that side that looketh to the west, there were hangings of fifty cubits, ten pillars of brass with their sockets, and the heads of the pillars, and all the graving of the work, of silver.

38:13 Porro contra orientem quinquaginta cubitorum paravit tentoria :

38:13 Moreover, towards the east he prepared hangings of fifty cubits:

38:14 e quibus, quindecim cubitos columnarum trium, cum basibus suis, unum tenebat latus :

38:14 Fifteen cubits of which, were on one side with three pillars, and their sockets:

38:15 et in parte altera (quia inter utraque introitum tabernaculi fecit) quindecim æque cubitorum erant tentoria, columnæque tres, et bases totidem.

38:15 And on the other side (for between the two he made the entry of the tabernacle) there were hangings equally of fifteen cubits, and three pillars, and as many sockets.

38:16 Cuncta atrii tentoria byssus retorta texuerat.

38:16 All the hangings of the court were woven with twisted linen.

38:17 Bases columnarum fuere æneæ, capita autem earum cum cunctis cælaturis suis argentea : sed et ipsas columnas atrii vestivit argento.

38:17 The sockets of the pillars were of brass, and their heads with all their gravings of silver: and he overlaid the pillars of the court also with silver.

38:18 Et in introitu ejus opere plumario fecit tentorium ex hyacintho, purpura, vermiculo, ac bysso retorta, quod habebat viginti cubitos in longitudine, altitudo vero quinque cubitorum erat juxta mensuram, quam cuncta atrii tentoria habebant.

38:18 And he made in the entry thereof an embroidered hanging of violet, purple, scarlet, and fine twisted linen, that was twenty cubits long, and five cubits high, according to the measure of all the hangings of the court.

38:19 Columnæ autem in ingressu fuere quatuor cum basibus æneis, capitaque earum et cælaturæ argenteæ.

38:19 And the pillars in the entry were four, with sockets of brass, and their heads and gravings of silver.

38:20 Paxillos quoque tabernaculi et atrii per gyrum fecit æneos.

38:20 The pins also of the tabernacle and of the court round about he made of brass.

38:21 Hæc sunt instrumenta tabernaculi testimonii, quæ enumerata sunt juxta præceptum Moysi in cæremoniis Levitarum per manum Ithamar filii Aaron sacerdotis :

38:21 These are the instruments of the tabernacle of the testimony, which were counted according to the commandment of Moses, in the ceremonies of the Levites, by the hand of Ithamar, son of Aaron the priest:

38:22 quæ Beseleel filius Uri filii Hur de tribu Juda, Domino per Moysen jubente, compleverat,

38:22 Which Beseleel, the son of Uri, the son of Hur of the tribe of Juda, had made, as the Lord commanded by Moses.

38:23 juncto sibi socio Ooliab filio Achisamech de tribu Dan : qui et ipse artifex lignorum egregius fuit, et polymitarius atque plumarius ex hyacintho, purpura, vermiculo et bysso.

38:23 Having for his companion Ooliab, the son of Achisamech, of the tribe of Dan: who also was an excellent artificer in wood, and worker in tapestry and embroidery in violet, purple, scarlet, and fine linen.

38:24 Omne aurum quod expensum est in opere sanctuarii, et quod oblatum est in donariis, viginti novem talentorum fuit, et septingentorum triginta siclorum ad mensuram sanctuarii.

38:24 All the gold that was spent in the work of the sanctuary, and that was offered in gifts, was nine and twenty talents, and seven hundred and thirty sicles according to the standard of the sanctuary.

38:25 Oblatum est autem ab his qui transierunt ad numerum a viginti annis et supra, de sexcentis tribus millibus et quingentis quinquaginta armatorum.

38:25 And it was offered by them that went to be numbered, from twenty years old and upwards, of six hundred and three thousand five hundred and fifty men able to bear arms.

38:26 Fuerunt præterea centum talenta argenti e quibus conflatæ sunt bases sanctuarii, et introitus, ubi velum pendet.

38:26 There were moreover a hundred talents of silver, whereof were cast the sockets of the sanctuary, and of the entry where the veil hangeth.

38:27 Centum bases factæ sunt de talentis centum, singulis talentis per bases singulas supputatis.

38:27 A hundred sockets were made of a hundred talents, one talent being reckoned for every socket.

38:28 De mille autem septingentis et septuaginta quinque, fecit capita columnarum, quas et ipsas vestivit argento.

38:28 And of the thousand seven hundred and seventy-five he made the heads of the pillars, which also he overlaid with silver.

38:29 Æris quoque oblata sunt talenta septuaginta duo millia, et quadringenti supra sicli,

38:29 And there were offered of brass also seventy-two thousand talents, and four hundred sicles besides,

38:30 ex quibus fusæ sunt bases in introitu tabernaculi testimonii, et altare æneum cum craticula sua, omniaque vasa quæ ad usum ejus pertinent,

38:30 Of which were cast the sockets in the entry of the tabernacle of the testimony, and the altar of brass with the grate thereof, and also the vessels that belong to the use thereof.

38:31 et bases atrii tam in circuitu quam in ingressu ejus, et paxilli tabernaculi atque atrii per gyrum.

38:31 And the sockets of the court as well round about as in the entry thereof, and the pins of the tabernacle, and of the court round about.

Chapter 39

39:1 De hyacintho vero et purpura, vermiculo ac bysso, fecit vestes, quibus indueretur Aaron quando ministrabat in sanctis, sicut præcepit Dominus Moysi.

39:1 And he made, of violet and purple, scarlet and fine linen, the vestments for Aaron to wear when he ministered in the holy places, as the Lord commanded Moses.

39:2 Fecit igitur superhumerale de auro, hyacintho, et purpura, coccoque bis tincto, et bysso retorta,

39:2 So he made an ephod of gold, violet, and purple, and scarlet twice dyed, and fine twisted linen,

39:3 opere polymitario : inciditque bracteas aureas, et extenuavit in fila, ut possent torqueri cum priorum colorum subtegmine,

39:3 With embroidered work, and he cut thin plates of gold, and drew them small into threads, that they might be twisted with the woof of the foresaid colours,

39:4 duasque oras sibi invicem copulatas in utroque latere summitatum,

39:4 And two borders coupled one to the other in the top on either side,

39:5 et balteum ex eisdem coloribus, sicut præceperat Dominus Moysi.

39:5 And a girdle of the same colours, as the Lord had commanded Moses.

39:6 Paravit et duos lapides onychinos, astrictos et inclusos auro, et sculptos arte gemmaria nominibus filiorum Israël :

39:6 He prepared also two onyx stones, fast set and closed in gold, and graven, by the art of a lapidary, with the names of the children of Israel:

39:7 posuitque eos in lateribus superhumeralis in monimentum filiorum Israël, sicut præceperat Dominus Moysi.

39:7 And he set them in the sides of the ephod, for a memorial of the children of Israel, as the Lord had commanded Moses.

39:8 Fecit et rationale opere polymito juxta opus superhumeralis, ex auro, hyacintho, purpura, coccoque bis tincto, et bysso retorta :

39:8 He made also a rational with embroidered work, according to the work of the ephod, of gold, violet, purple, and scarlet twice dyed, and fine twisted linen:

39:9 quadrangulum, duplex, mensuræ palmi.

39:9 Foursquare, double, of the measure of a span.

39:10 Et posuit in eo gemmarum ordines quatuor. In primo versu erat sardius, topazius, smaragdus.

39:10 And he set four rows of precious stones in it. In the first row was a sardius, a topaz, an emerald.

39:11 In secundo, carbunculus, sapphirus, et jaspis.

39:11 In the second, a carbuncle, a sapphire, and a jasper.

39:12 In tertio, ligurius, achates, et amethystus.

39:12 In the third, a ligurius, an agate, and an amethyst.

39:13 In quarto, chrysolithus, onychinus, et beryllus, circumdati et inclusi auro per ordines suos.

39:13 In the fourth, a chrysolite, an onyx, and a beryl, set and enclosed in gold by their rows.

39:14 Ipsique lapides duodecim sculpti erant nominibus duodecim tribuum Israël, singuli per nomina singulorum.

39:14 And the twelve stones, were engraved with the names of the twelve tribes of Israel, each one with its several name.

39:15 Fecerunt in rationali et catenulas sibi invicem cohærentes, de auro purissimo :

39:15 They made also in the rational little chains, linked one to another, of the purest gold,

39:16 et duos uncinos, totidemque annulos aureos. Porro annulos posuerunt in utroque latere rationalis,

39:16 And two hooks, and as many rings of gold. And they set the rings on either side of the rational,

39:17 e quibus penderent duæ catenæ aureæ, quas inseruerunt uncinis, qui in superhumeralis angulis eminebant.

39:17 On which rings the two golden chains should hang, which they put into the hooks that stood out in the corners of the ephod.

39:18 Hæc et ante et retro ita conveniebant sibi, ut superhumerale et rationale mutuo necterentur,

39:18 These both before and behind so answered one another, that the ephod and the rational were bound together,

39:19 stricta ad balteum et annulis fortius copulata, quos jungebat vitta hyacinthina, ne laxa fluerent, et a se invicem moverentur, sicut præcepit Dominus Moysi.

39:19 Being fastened to the girdle, and strongly coupled with rings, which a violet fillet joined, lest they should flag loose, and be moved one from the other, as the Lord commanded Moses.

39:20 Feceruntque quoque tunicam superhumeralis totam hyacinthinam,

39:20 They made also the tunic of the ephod all of violet,

39:21 et capitium in superiori parte contra medium, oramque per gyrum capitii textilem :

39:21 And a hole for the head in the upper part at the middle, and a woven border round about the hole:

39:22 deorsum autem ad pedes mala punica ex hyacintho, purpura, vermiculo, ac bysso retorta :

39:22 And beneath at the feet pomegranates of violet, purple, scarlet, and fine twisted linen:

39:23 et tintinnabula de auro purissimo, quæ posuerunt inter malogranata, in extrema parte tunicæ per gyrum :

39:23 And little bells of the purest gold, which they put between the pomegranates at the bottom of the tunic round about:

39:24 tintinnabulum autem aureum, et malum punicum, quibus ornatus incedebat pontifex quando ministerio fungebatur, sicut præceperat Dominus Moysi.

39:24 To wit, a bell of gold, and a pomegranate, wherewith the high priest went adorned, when he discharged his ministry, as the Lord had commanded Moses.

39:25 Fecerunt et tunicas byssinas opere textili Aaron et filiis ejus :

39:25 They made also fine linen tunics with woven work for Aaron and his sons:

39:26 et mitras cum coronulis suis ex bysso :

39:26 And mitres with their little crowns of fine linen:

39:27 feminalia quoque linea, byssina :

39:27 And linen breeches of fine linen:

39:28 cingulum vero de bysso retorta, hyacintho, purpura, ac vermiculo bis tincto, arte plumaria, sicut præceperat Dominus Moysi.

39:28 And a girdle of fine twisted linen, violet, purple, and scarlet twice dyed, of embroidery work, as the Lord had commanded Moses.

39:29 Fecerunt et laminam sacræ venerationis de auro purissimo, scripseruntque in ea opere gemmario, Sanctum Domini :

39:29 They made also the plate of sacred veneration of the purest gold, and they wrote on it with the engraving of a lapidary: The Holy of the Lord:

39:30 et strinxerunt eam cum mitra vitta hyacinthina, sicut præceperat Dominus Moysi.

39:30 And they fastened it to the mitre with a violet fillet, as the Lord had commanded Moses.

39:31 Perfectum est igitur omne opus tabernaculi et tecti testimonii : feceruntque filii Israël cuncta quæ præceperat Dominus Moysi.

39:31 So all the work of the tabernacle and of the roof of the testimony was finished: and the children of Israel did all things which the Lord had commanded Moses.

39:32 Et obtulerunt tabernaculum et tectum et universam supellectilem, annulos, tabulas, vectes, columnas ac bases,

39:32 And they offered the tabernacle, and the roof, and the whole furniture, the rings, the boards, the bars, the pillars and their sockets,

39:33 opertorium de pellibus arietum rubricatis, et aliud operimentum de janthinis pellibus,

39:33 The cover of rams' skins dyed red, and the other cover of violet skins,

39:34 velum ; arcam, vectes, propitiatorium,

39:34 The veil, the ark, the bars, the propitiatory,

39:35 mensam cum vasis suis et propositionis panibus ;

39:35 The table, with the vessels thereof, and the loaves of proposition:

39:36 candelabrum, lucernas, et utensilia earum cum oleo ;

39:36 The candlestick, the lamps, and the furniture of them, with the oil:

39:37 altare aureum, et unguentum, et thymiama ex aromatibus,

39:37 The altar of gold, and the ointment, and the incense of spices:

39:38 et tentorium in introitu tabernaculi ;

39:38 And the hanging in the entry of the tabernacle:

39:39 altare æneum, retiaculum, vectes, et vasa ejus omnia ; labrum cum basi sua ; tentoria atrii, et columnas cum basibus suis ;

39:39 The altar of brass, the grate, the bars, and all the vessels thereof: the laver, with the foot thereof: the hangings of the court, and the pillars, with their sockets:

39:40 tentorium in introitu atrii, funiculosque illius et paxillos. Nihil ex vasis defuit, quæ in ministerium tabernaculi, et in tectum fœderis jussa sunt fieri.

39:40 The hanging in the entry of the court, and the little cords, and the pins thereof. Nothing was wanting of the vessels, that were commanded to be made for the ministry of the tabernacle, and for the roof of the covenant.

39:41 Vestes quoque, quibus sacerdotes utuntur in sanctuario, Aaron scilicet et filii ejus,

39:41 The vestments also, which the priests, to wit, Aaron and his sons, use in the sanctuary,

39:42 obtulerunt filii Israël, sicut præceperat Dominus.

39:42 The children of Israel offered, as the Lord had commanded.

39:43 Quæ postquam Moyses cuncta vidit completa, benedixit eis.

39:43 And when Moses saw all things finished, he blessed them.

Chapter 40

40:1 Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen, dicens :

40:1 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

40:2 Mense primo, prima die mensis, eriges tabernaculum testimonii,

40:2 The first month, the first day of the month, thou shalt set up the tabernacle of the testimony,

40:3 et pones in eo arcam, dimittesque ante illam velum :

40:3 And shalt put the ark in it, and shalt let down the veil before it:

40:4 et illata mensa, pones super eam quæ rite præcepta sunt. Candelabrum stabit cum lucernis suis,

40:4 And thou shalt bring in the table, and set upon it the things that are commanded according to the rite. The candlestick shall stand with its lamps,

40:5 et altare aureum, in quo adoletur incensum, coram arca testimonii. Tentorium in introitu tabernaculi pones,

40:5 And the altar of gold, whereon the incense is burnt before the ark of the testimony. Thou shalt put the hanging in the entry of the tabernacle,

40:6 et ante illud altare holocausti :

40:6 And before it the altar of holocaust.

40:7 labrum inter altare et tabernaculum, quod implebis aqua.

40:7 The laver between the altar and the tabernacle, and thou shalt fill it with water.

40:8 Circumdabisque atrium tentoriis, et ingressum ejus.

40:8 And thou shalt encompass the court with hangings, and the entry thereof.

40:9 Et assumpto unctionis oleo unges tabernaculum cum vasis suis, ut sanctificentur :

40:9 And thou shalt take the oil of unction and anoint the tabernacle with its vessels, that they may be sanctified:

40:10 altare holocausti et omnia vasa ejus,

40:10 The altar of holocaust and all its vessels:

40:11 labrum cum basi sua : omnia unctionis oleo consecrabis, ut sint Sancta sanctorum.

40:11 The laver with its foot: thou shalt consecrate all with the oil of unction, that they may be most holy.

40:12 Applicabisque Aaron et filios ejus ad fores tabernaculi testimonii, et lotos aqua

40:12 And thou shalt bring Aaron and his sons to the door of the tabernacle of the testimony, and having washed them with water,

40:13 indues sanctis vestibus, ut ministrent mihi, et unctio eorum in sacerdotium sempiternum proficiat.

40:13 Thou shalt put on them the holy vestments, that they may minister to me, and that the unction of them may prosper to an everlasting priesthood.

40:14 Fecitque Moyses omnia quæ præceperat Dominus.

40:14 And Moses did all that the Lord had commanded.

40:15 Igitur mense primo anni secundi, prima die mensis, collocatum est tabernaculum.

40:15 So in the first month of the second year, the first day of the month, the tabernacle was set up.

40:16 Erexitque Moyses illud, et posuit tabulas ac bases et vectes, statuitque columnas,

40:16 And Moses reared it up, and placed the boards and the sockets and the bars, and set up the pillars,

40:17 et expandit tectum super tabernaculum, imposito desuper operimento, sicut Dominus imperaverat.

40:17 And spread the roof over the tabernacle, putting over it a cover, as the Lord had commanded.

40:18 Posuit et testimonium in arca, subditis infra vectibus, et oraculum desuper.

40:18 And he put the testimony in the ark, thrusting bars underneath, and the oracle above.

40:19 Cumque intulisset arcam in tabernaculum, appendit ante eam velum ut expleret Domini jussionem.

40:19 And when he had brought the ark into the tabernacle, he drew the veil before it to fulfil the commandment of the Lord.

40:20 Posuit et mensam in tabernaculo testimonii ad plagam septentrionalem extra velum,

40:20 And he set the table in the tabernacle of the testimony, at the north side, without the veil,

40:21 ordinatis coram propositionis panibus, sicut præceperat Dominus Moysi.

40:21 Setting there in order the loaves of proposition, as the Lord had commanded Moses.

40:22 Posuit et candelabrum in tabernaculo testimonii e regione mensæ in parte australi,

40:22 He set the candlestick also in the tabernacle of the testimony, over against the table on the south side,

40:23 locatis per ordinem lucernis, juxta præceptum Domini.

40:23 Placing the lamps in order, according to the precept of the Lord.

40:24 Posuit et altare aureum sub tecto testimonii contra velum,

40:24 He set also the altar of gold under the roof of the testimony, over against the veil,

40:25 et adolevit super eo incensum aromatum, sicut jusserat Dominus Moysi.

40:25 And burnt upon it the incense of spices, as the Lord had commanded Moses.

40:26 Posuit et tentorium in introitu tabernaculi testimonii,

40:26 And he put also the hanging in the entry of the tabernacle of the testimony,

40:27 et altare holocausti in vestibulo testimonii, offerens in eo holocaustum, et sacrificia, ut Dominus imperaverat.

40:27 And the altar of holocaust in the entry of the testimony, offering the holocaust, and the sacrifices upon it, as the Lord had commanded.

40:28 Labrum quoque statuit inter tabernaculum testimonii et altare, implens illud aqua.

40:28 And he set the laver between the tabernacle of the testimony and the altar, filling it with water.

40:29 Laveruntque Moyses et Aaron ac filii ejus manus suas et pedes,

40:29 And Moses and Aaron, and his sons, washed their hands and feet,

40:30 cum ingrederentur tectum fœderis, et accederent ad altare, sicut præceperat Dominus Moysi.

40:30 When they went into the tabernacle of the covenant, and went to the altar, as the Lord had commanded Moses.

40:31 Erexit et atrium per gyrum tabernaculi et altaris, ducto in introitu ejus tentorio. Postquam omnia perfecta sunt,

40:31 He set up also the court round about the tabernacle and the altar, drawing the hanging in the entry thereof. After all things were perfected,

40:32 operuit nubes tabernaculum testimonii, et gloria Domini implevit illud.

40:32 The cloud covered the tabernacle of the testimony, and the glory of the Lord filled it.

40:33 Nec poterat Moyses ingredi tectum fœderis, nube operiente omnia, et majestate Domini coruscante, quia cuncta nubes operuerat.

40:33 Neither could Moses go into the tabernacle of the covenant, the cloud covering all things, and the majesty of the Lord shining, for the cloud had covered all.

40:34 Siquando nubes tabernaculum deserebat, proficiscebantur filii Israël per turmas suas :

40:34 If at any time the cloud removed from the tabernacle, the children of Israel went forward by their troops:

40:35 si pendebat desuper, manebant in eodem loco.

40:35 If it hung over, they remained in the same place.

40:36 Nubes quippe Domini incubabat per diem tabernaculo, et ignis in nocte, videntibus cunctis populis Israël per cunctas mansiones suas.

40:36 For the cloud of the Lord hung over the tabernacle by day, and a fire by night, in the sight of all the children of Israel throughout all their mansions.

Leviticus

Chapter 1

1:1 Vocavit autem Moysen, et locutus est ei Dominus de tabernaculo testimonii, dicens :

1:1 And the Lord called Moses, and spoke to him from the tabernacle of the testimony, saying:

1:2 Loquere filiis Israël, et dices ad eos : Homo, qui obtulerit ex vobis hostiam Domino de pecoribus, id est, de bobus et ovibus offerens victimas,

1:2 Speak to the children of Israel, and thou shalt say to them: The man among you that shall offer to the Lord a sacrifice of the cattle, that is, offering victims of oxen and sheep:

1:3 si holocaustum fuerit ejus oblatio, ac de armento : masculum immaculatum offeret ad ostium tabernaculi testimonii, ad placandum sibi Dominum :

1:3 If his offering be a holocaust, and of the herd, he shall offer a male without blemish, at the door of the testimony, to make the Lord favourable to him.

1:4 ponetque manum super caput hostiæ, et acceptabilis erit, atque in expiationem ejus proficiens.

1:4 And he shall put his hand upon the head of the victim: and it shall be acceptable, and help to its expiation.

1:5 Immolabitque vitulum coram Domino, et offerent filii Aaron sacerdotes sanguinem ejus, fundentes per altaris circuitum, quod est ante ostium tabernaculi :

1:5 And he shall immolate the calf before the Lord: and the priests the sons of Aaron shall offer the blood thereof, pouring it round about the altar, which is before the door of the tabernacle.

1:6 detractaque pelle hostiæ, artus in frusta concident.

1:6 And when they have flayed the victim, they shall cut the joints into pieces:

1:7 Et subjicient in altari ignem, strue lignorum ante composita :

1:7 And shall put fire on the altar, having before laid in order a pile of wood.

1:8 et membra quæ sunt cæsa, desuper ordinantes, caput videlicet, et cuncta quæ adhærent jecori,

1:8 And they shall lay the parts that are cut out in order thereupon: to wit, the head, and all things that cleave to the liver;

1:9 intestinis et pedibus lotis aqua : adolebitque ea sacerdos super altare in holocaustum et suavem odorem Domino.

1:9 The entrails and feet being washed with water. And the priest shall burn them upon the altar for a holocaust, and a sweet savour to the Lord.

1:10 Quod si de pecoribus oblatio est, de ovibus sive de capris holocaustum, masculum absque macula offeret :

1:10 And if the offering be of the flocks, a holocaust of sheep or of goats, he shall offer a male without blemish.

1:11 immolabitque ad latus altaris, quod respicit ad aquilonem, coram Domino : sanguinem vero illius fundent super altare filii Aaron per circuitum :

1:11 And he shall immolate it at the side of the altar that looketh to the north, before the Lord: but the sons of Aaron shall pour the blood thereof upon the altar round about.

1:12 dividentque membra, caput, et omnia quæ adhærent jecori, et ponent super ligna, quibus subjiciendus est ignis :

1:12 And they shall divide the joints, the head, and all that cleave to the liver: and shall lay them upon the wood, under which the fire is to be put.

1:13 intestina vero et pedes lavabunt aqua. Et oblata omnia adolebit sacerdos super altare in holocaustum et odorem suavissimum Domino.

1:13 But the entrails and the feet they shall wash with water. And the priest shall offer it all and burn it all upon the altar for a holocaust, and most sweet savour to the Lord.

1:14 Si autem de avibus, holocausti oblatio fuerit Domino, de turturibus, aut pullis columbæ,

1:14 But if the oblation of a holocaust to the Lord be of birds, of turtles, or of young pigeons:

1:15 offeret eam sacerdos ad altare : et retorto ad collum capite, ac rupto vulneris loco, decurrere faciet sanguinem super crepidinem altaris :

1:15 The priest shall offer it at the altar: and twisting back the neck, and breaking the place of the wound, he shall make the blood run down upon the brim of the altar.

1:16 vesiculam vero gutturis, et plumas projiciet prope altare ad orientalem plagam, in loco in quo cineres effundi solent,

1:16 But the crop of the throat, and the feathers he shall cast beside the altar at the east side, in the place where the ashes are wont to be poured out.

1:17 confringetque ascellas ejus, et non secabit, neque ferro dividet eam, et adolebit super altare, lignis igne supposito. Holocaustum est et oblatio suavissimi odoris Domino.

1:17 And he shall break the pinions thereof, and shall not cut, nor divide it with a knife: and shall burn it upon the altar, putting fire under the wood. It is a holocaust and oblation of most sweet savour to the Lord.

Chapter 2

2:1 Anima cum obtulerit oblationem sacrificii Domino, simila erit ejus oblatio ; fundetque super eam oleum, et ponet thus,

2:1 When any one shall offer an oblation of sacrifice to the Lord, his offering shall be of fine flour: and he shall pour oil upon it, and put frankincense,

2:2 ac deferet ad filios Aaron sacerdotes : quorum unus tollet pugillum plenum similæ et olei, ac totum thus, et ponet memoriale super altare in odorem suavissimum Domino.

2:2 And shall bring it to the sons of Aaron the priests. And one of them shall take a handful of the flour and oil, and all the frankincense; and shall put it a memorial upon the altar for a most sweet savour to the Lord.

2:3 Quod autem reliquum fuerit de sacrificio, erit Aaron et filiorum ejus, Sanctum sanctorum de oblationibus Domini.

2:3 And the remnant of the sacrifice shall be Aaron's, and his sons', holy of holies of the offerings of the Lord.

2:4 Cum autem obtuleris sacrificium coctum in clibano : de simila, panes scilicet absque fermento, conspersos oleo, et lagana azyma oleo lita.

2:4 But when thou offerest a sacrifice baked in the oven of flour, to wit, loaves without leaven, tempered with oil, and unleavened wafers, anointed with oil:

2:5 Si oblatio tua fuerit de sartagine, similæ conspersæ oleo et absque fermento,

2:5 If thy oblation be from the fryingpan, of flour tempered with oil, and without leaven:

2:6 divides eam minutatim, et fundes super eam oleum.

2:6 Thou shalt divide it into little pieces, and shalt pour oil upon it.

2:7 Sin autem de craticula fuerit sacrificium, æque simila oleo conspergetur :

2:7 And if the sacrifice be from the gridiron, in like manner the flour shall be tempered with oil.

2:8 quam offerens Domino, trades manibus sacerdotis.

2:8 And when thou offerest it to the Lord, thou shalt deliver it to the hands of the priest.

2:9 Qui cum obtulerit eam, tollet memoriale de sacrificio, et adolebit super altare in odorem suavitatis Domino :

2:9 And when he hath offered it, he shall take a memorial out of the sacrifice, and burn it upon the altar for a sweet savour to the Lord.

2:10 quidquid autem reliquum est, erit Aaron, et filiorum ejus, Sanctum sanctorum de oblationibus Domini.

2:10 And whatsoever is left, shall be Aaron's, and his sons': holy of holies of the offerings of the Lord.

2:11 Omnis oblatio quæ offeretur Domino, absque fermento fiet, nec quidquam fermenti ac mellis adolebitur in sacrificio Domino.

2:11 Every oblation that is offered to the Lord shall be made without leaven: neither shall any leaven or honey be burnt in the sacrifice to the Lord.

2:12 Primitias tantum eorum offeretis ac munera : super altare vero non imponentur in odorem suavitatis.

2:12 You shall offer only the firstfruits of them and gifts: but they shall not be put upon the altar, for a savour of sweetness.

2:13 Quidquid obtuleris sacrificii, sale condies, nec auferes sal fœderis Dei tui de sacrificio tuo : in omni oblatione tua offeres sal.

2:13 Whatsoever sacrifice thou offerest, thou shalt season it with salt: neither shalt thou take away the salt of the covenant of thy God from thy sacrifice. In all thy oblations thou shalt offer salt.

2:14 Si autem obtuleris munus primarum frugum tuarum Domino de spicis adhuc virentibus, torrebis igni, et confringes in morem farris, et sic offeres primitias tuas Domino,

2:14 But if thou offer a gift of the firstfruits of thy corn to the Lord, of the ears yet green, thou shalt dry it at the fire, and break it small like meal; and so shalt thou offer thy firstfruits to the Lord:

2:15 fundens supra oleum, et thus imponens, quia oblatio Domini est :

2:15 Pouring oil upon it and putting on frankincense, because it is the oblation of the Lord.

2:16 de qua adolebit sacerdos in memoriam muneris partem farris fracti, et olei, ac totum thus.

2:16 Whereof the priest shall burn for a memorial of the gift, part of the corn broken small and of the oil, and all the frankincense.

Chapter 3

3:1 Quod si hostia pacificorum fuerit ejus oblatio, et de bobus voluerit offerre, marem sive feminam, immaculata offeret coram Domino.

3:1 And if his oblation be a sacrifice of peace offerings, and he will offer of the herd, whether male or female: he shall offer them without blemish before the Lord.

3:2 Ponetque manum super caput victimæ suæ, quæ immolabitur in introitu tabernaculi testimonii, fundentque filii Aaron sacerdotes sanguinem per altaris circuitum.

3:2 And he shall lay his hand upon the head of his victim, which shall be slain in the entry of the tabernacle of the testimony: and the sons of Aaron the priests shall pour the blood round about upon the altar.

3:3 Et offerent de hostia pacificorum in oblationem Domino, adipem qui operit vitalia, et quidquid pinguedinis est intrinsecus :

3:3 And they shall offer of the sacrifice of peace offerings, for an oblation to the Lord: the fat that covereth the entrails, and all the fat that is within,

3:4 duos renes cum adipe quo teguntur ilia, et reticulum jecoris cum renunculis.

3:4 The two kidneys with the fat wherewith the flanks are covered, and the caul of the liver with the two little kidneys.

3:5 Adolebuntque ea super altare in holocaustum, lignis igne supposito, in oblationem suavissimi odoris Domino.

3:5 And they shall burn them upon the altar, for a holocaust, putting fire under the wood: for an oblation of most sweet savour to the Lord.

3:6 Si vero de ovibus fuerit ejus oblatio et pacificorum hostia, sive masculum obtulerit, sive feminam, immaculata erunt.

3:6 But if his oblation and the sacrifice of peace offering be of the flock, whether he offer male or female, they shall be without blemish.

3:7 Si agnum obtulerit coram Domino,

3:7 If he offer a lamb before the Lord:

3:8 ponet manum suam super caput victimæ suæ : quæ immolabitur in vestibulo tabernaculi testimonii : fundentque filii Aaron sanguinem ejus per circuitum altaris.

3:8 He shall put his hand upon the head of the victim. And it shall be slain in the entry of the tabernacle of the testimony: and the sons of Aaron shall pour the blood thereof round about upon the altar.

3:9 Et offerent de pacificorum hostia sacrificium Domino : adipem et caudam totam

3:9 And they shall offer of the victim of peace offerings, a sacrifice to the Lord: the fat and the whole rump,

3:10 cum renibus, et pinguedinem quæ operit ventrem atque universa vitalia, et utrumque renunculum cum adipe qui est juxta ilia, reticulumque jecoris cum renunculis.

3:10 With the kidneys, and the fat that covereth the belly and all the vitals and both the little kidneys, with the fat that is about the flanks, and the caul of the liver with the little kidneys.

3:11 Et adolebit ea sacerdos super altare in pabulum ignis et oblationis Domini.

3:11 And the priest shall burn them upon the altar, for the food of the fire, and of the oblation of the Lord.

3:12 Si capra fuerit ejus oblatio, et obtulerit eam Domino,

3:12 If his offering be a goat, and he offer it to the Lord:

3:13 ponet manum suam super caput ejus : immolabitque eam in introitu tabernaculi testimonii, et fundent filii Aaron sanguinem ejus per altaris circuitum.

3:13 He shall put his hand upon the head thereof: and shall immolate it in the entry of the tabernacle of the testimony. And the sons of Aaron shall pour the blood thereof round about upon the altar.

3:14 Tollentque ex ea in pastum ignis dominici, adipem qui operit ventrem, et qui tegit universa vitalia :

3:14 And they shall take of it for the food of the Lord's fire, the fat that covereth the belly, and that covereth all the vital parts:

3:15 duos renunculos cum reticulo, quod est super eos juxta ilia, et arvinam jecoris cum renunculis :

3:15 The two little kidneys with the caul that is upon them which is by the flanks, and the fat of the liver with the little kidneys.

3:16 adolebitque ea super altare sacerdos in alimoniam ignis, et suavissimi odoris. Omnis adeps, Domini erit

3:16 And the priest shall burn them upon the altar, for the food of the fire, and of a most sweet savour. All the fat shall be the Lord's.

3:17 jure perpetuo in generationibus, et cunctis habitaculis vestris : nec sanguinem nec adipem omnino comedetis.

3:17 By a perpetual law for your generations, and in all your habitations: neither blood nor fat shall you eat at all.

Chapter 4

4:1 Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen, dicens :

4:1 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

4:2 Loquere filiis Israël : Anima, quæ peccaverit per ignorantiam, et de universis mandatis Domini, quæ præcepit ut non fierent, quippiam fecerit :

4:2 Say to the children of Israel: The soul that sinneth through ignorance, and doth any thing concerning any of the commandments of the Lord, which he commanded not to be done:

4:3 si sacerdos, qui unctus est, peccaverit, delinquere faciens populum, offeret pro peccato suo vitulum immaculatum Domino :

4:3 If the priest that is anointed shall sin, making the people to offend, he shall offer to the Lord for his sin a calf without blemish.

4:4 et adducet illum ad ostium tabernaculi testimonii coram Domino, ponetque manum super caput ejus, et immolabit eum Domino.

4:4 And he shall bring it to the door of the testimony before the Lord: and shall put his hand upon the head thereof, and shall sacrifice it to the Lord.

4:5 Hauriet quoque de sanguine vituli, inferens illum in tabernaculum testimonii.

4:5 He shall take also of the blood of the calf: and carry it into the tabernacle of the testimony.

4:6 Cumque intinxerit digitum in sanguine, asperget eo septies coram Domino contra velum sanctuarii.

4:6 And having dipped his finger in the blood, he shall sprinkle with it seven times before the Lord, before the veil of the sanctuary.

4:7 Ponetque de eodem sanguine super cornua altaris thymiamatis gratissimi Domino, quod est in tabernaculo testimonii : omnem autem reliquum sanguinem fundet in basim altaris holocausti in introitu tabernaculi.

4:7 And he shall put some of the same blood upon the horns of the altar of the sweet incense most acceptable to the Lord, which is in the tabernacle of the testimony. And he shall pour all the rest of the blood at the foot of the altar of holocaust in the entry of the tabernacle.

4:8 Et adipem vituli auferet pro peccato, tam eum qui vitalia operit quam omnia quæ intrinsecus sunt :

4:8 And he shall take off the fat of the calf for the sin offering, as well that which covereth the entrails, as all the inwards:

4:9 duos renunculos et reticulum quod est super eos juxta ilia, et adipem jecoris cum renunculis,

4:9 The two little kidneys, and the caul that is upon them, which is by the flanks, and the fat of the liver with the little kidneys:

4:10 sicut aufertur de vitulo hostiæ pacificorum : et adolebit ea super altare holocausti.

4:10 As it is taken off from the calf of the sacrifice of peace offerings. And he shall burn them upon the altar of holocaust.

4:11 Pellem vero et omnes carnes, cum capite et pedibus et intestinis et fimo,

4:11 But the skin and all the flesh with the head and the feet and the bowels and the dung:

4:12 et reliquo corpore, efferet extra castra in locum mundum, ubi cineres effundi solent : incendetque ea super lignorum struem, quæ in loco effusorum cinerum cremabuntur.

4:12 And the rest of the body, he shall carry forth without the camp into a clean place where the ashes are wont to be poured out: and he shall burn them upon a pile of wood. They shall be burnt in the place where the ashes are poured out.

4:13 Quod si omnis turba Israël ignoraverit, et per imperitiam fecerit quod contra mandatum Domini est,

4:13 And if all the multitude of Israel shall be ignorant, and through ignorance shall do that which is against the commandment of the Lord,

4:14 et postea intellexerit peccatum suum, offeret pro peccato suo vitulum, adducetque eum ad ostium tabernaculi.

4:14 And afterwards shall understand their sin: they shall offer for their sin a calf, and shall bring it to the door of the tabernacle.

4:15 Et ponent seniores populi manus super caput ejus coram Domino. Immolatoque vitulo in conspectu Domini,

4:15 And the ancients of the people shall put their hands upon the head thereof before the Lord. And the calf being immolated in the sight of the Lord:

4:16 inferet sacerdos, qui unctus est, de sanguine ejus in tabernaculum testimonii,

4:16 The priest that is anointed shall carry of the blood into the tabernacle of the testimony.

4:17 tincto digito aspergens septies contra velum.

4:17 And shall dip his finger in it and sprinkle it seven times before the veil.

4:18 Ponetque de eodem sanguine in cornibus altaris, quod est coram Domino in tabernaculo testimonii : reliquum autem sanguinem fundet juxta basim altaris holocaustorum, quod est in ostio tabernaculi testimonii.

4:18 And he shall put of the same blood on the horns of the altar that is before the Lord, in the tabernacle of the testimony. And the rest of the blood he shall pour at the foot of the altar of holocaust, which is at the door of the tabernacle of the testimony.

4:19 Omnemque ejus adipem tollet, et adolebit super altare :

4:19 And all the fat thereof he shall take off, and shall burn it upon the altar:

4:20 sic faciens et de hoc vitulo quomodo fecit et prius : et rogante pro eis sacerdote, propitius erit eis Dominus.

4:20 Doing so with this calf, as he did also with that before. And the priest praying for them, the Lord will be merciful unto them.

4:21 Ipsum autem vitulum efferet extra castra, atque comburet sicut et priorem vitulum : quia est pro peccato multitudinis.

4:21 But the calf itself he shall carry forth without the camp, and shall burn it as he did the former calf: because it is for the sin of the multitude.

4:22 Si peccaverit princeps, et fecerit unum e pluribus per ignorantiam, quod Domini lege prohibetur :

4:22 If a prince shall sin, and through ignorance do any one of the things that the law of the Lord forbiddeth,

4:23 et postea intellexerit peccatum suum, offeret hostiam Domino, hircum de capris immaculatum.

4:23 And afterwards shall come to know his sin: he shall offer a buck goat without blemish, a sacrifice to the Lord.

4:24 Ponetque manum suam super caput ejus : cumque immolaverit eum loco ubi solet mactari holocaustum coram Domino, quia pro peccato est,

4:24 And he shall put his hand upon the head thereof: and when he hath immolated it in the place where the holocaust is wont to be slain before the Lord, because it is for sin,

4:25 tinget sacerdos digitum in sanguine hostiæ pro peccato, tangens cornua altaris holocausti, et reliquum fundens ad basim ejus.

4:25 The priest shall dip his finger in the blood of the victim for sin, touching therewith the horns of the altar of holocaust, and pouring out the rest at the foot thereof.

4:26 Adipem vero adolebit supra, sicut in victimis pacificorum fieri solet : rogabitque pro eo sacerdos, et pro peccato ejus, et dimittetur ei.

4:26 But the fat he shall burn upon it, as is wont to be done with the victims of peace offerings. And the priest shall pray for him, and for his sin: and it shall be forgiven him.

4:27 Quod si peccaverit anima per ignorantiam, de populo terræ, ut faciat quidquam de his, quæ Domini lege prohibentur, atque delinquat,

4:27 And if any one of the people of the land shall sin through ignorance, doing any of those things that by the law of the Lord are forbidden, and offending,

4:28 et cognoverit peccatum suum, offeret capram immaculatam.

4:28 And shall come to know his sin: he shall offer a she goat without blemish.

4:29 Ponetque manum super caput hostiæ quæ pro peccato est, et immolabit eam in loco holocausti.

4:29 And he shall put his hand upon the head of the victim that is for sin: and shall immolate it in the place of the holocaust.

4:30 Tolletque sacerdos de sanguine in digito suo : et tangens cornua altaris holocausti, reliquum fundet ad basim ejus.

4:30 And the priest shall take of the blood with his finger, and shall touch the horns of the altar of holocaust: and shall pour out the rest at the foot thereof.

4:31 Omnem autem adipem auferens, sicut auferri solet de victimis pacificorum, adolebit super altare in odorem suavitatis Domino : rogabitque pro eo, et dimittetur ei.

4:31 But taking off all the fat, as is wont to be taken away of the victims of peace offerings, he shall burn it upon the altar, for a sweet savour to the Lord: and he shall pray for him, and it shall be forgiven him.

4:32 Sin autem de pecoribus obtulerit victimam pro peccato, ovem scilicet immaculatam :

4:32 But if he offer of the flock a victim for his sin, to wit, an ewe without blemish:

4:33 ponet manum super caput ejus, et immolabit eam in loco ubi solent cædi holocaustorum hostiæ.

4:33 He shall put his hand upon the head thereof, and shall immolate it in the place where the victims of holocausts are wont to be slain.

4:34 Sumetque sacerdos de sanguine ejus digito suo, et tangens cornua altaris holocausti, reliquum fundet ad basim ejus.

4:34 And the priest shall take of the blood thereof with his finger, and shall touch the horns of the altar of holocaust: and the rest he shall pour out at the foot thereof.

4:35 Omnem quoque adipem auferens, sicut auferri solet adeps arietis, qui immolatur pro pacificis, cremabit super altare in incensum Domini : rogabitque pro eo, et pro peccato ejus, et dimittetur ei.

4:35 All the fat also he shall take off, as the fat of the ram that is offered for peace offerings is wont to be taken away: and shall burn it upon the altar, for a burnt sacrifice of the Lord. And he shall pray for him and his sin, and it shall be forgiven him.

Chapter 5

5:1 Si peccaverit anima, et audierit vocem jurantis, testisque fuerit quod aut ipse vidit, aut conscius est : nisi indicaverit, portabit iniquitatem suam.

5:1 If any one sin, and hear the voice of one swearing, and is a witness either because he himself hath seen, or is privy to it: if he do not utter it, he shall bear his iniquity.

5:2 Anima quæ tetigerit aliquid immundum, sive quod occisum a bestia est, aut per se mortuum, aut quodlibet aliud reptile : et oblita fuerit immunditiæ suæ, rea est, et deliquit :

5:2 Whosoever toucheth any unclean thing, either that which hath been killed by a beast, or died of itself, or any other creeping thing: and forgetteth his uncleanness, he is guilty, and hath offended.

5:3 et si tetigerit quidquam de immunditia hominis juxta omnem impuritatem, qua pollui solet, oblitaque cognoverit postea, subjacebit delicto.

5:3 And if he touch any thing of the uncleanness of man, according to any uncleanness wherewith he is wont to be defiled: and having forgotten it, come afterwards to know it, he shall be guilty of an offence.

5:4 Anima, quæ juraverit, et protulerit labiis suis, ut vel male quid faceret, vel bene, et idipsum juramento et sermone firmaverit, oblitaque postea intellexerit delictum suum,

5:4 The person that sweareth, and uttereth with his lips, that he would do either evil or good, and bindeth the same with an oath, and his word: and having forgotten it afterwards understandeth his offence,

5:5 agat pœnitentiam pro peccato,

5:5 Let him do penance for his sin:

5:6 et offerat de gregibus agnam sive capram, orabitque pro ea sacerdos et pro peccato ejus.

5:6 And offer of the flocks an ewe lamb, or a she goat, and the priest shall pray for him and for his sin.

5:7 Sin autem non potuerit offerre pecus, offerat duos turtures, vel duos pullos columbarum Domino, unum pro peccato, et alterum in holocaustum,

5:7 But if he be not able to offer a beast, let him offer two turtles, or two young pigeons to the Lord, one for sin, and the other for a holocaust,

5:8 dabitque eos sacerdoti : qui primum offerens pro peccato, retorquebit caput ejus ad pennulas, ita ut collo hæreat, et non penitus abrumpatur.

5:8 And he shall give them to the priest: who shall offer the first for sin, and twist back the head of it to the little pinions, so that it stick to the neck, and be not altogether broken off.

5:9 Et asperget de sanguine ejus parietem altaris ; quidquid autem reliquum fuerit, faciet distillare ad fundamentum ejus, quia pro peccato est.

5:9 And of its blood he shall sprinkle the side of the altar: and whatever is left, he shall let it drop at the bottom thereof, because it is for sin.

5:10 Alterum vero adolebit in holocaustum, ut fieri solet : rogabitque pro eo sacerdos et pro peccato ejus, et dimittetur ei.

5:10 And the other he shall burn for a holocaust, as is wont to be done. And the priest shall pray for him, and for his sin, and it shall be forgiven him.

5:11 Quod si non quiverit manus ejus duos offerre turtures, aut duos pullos columbarum, offeret pro peccato suo similæ partem ephi decimam : non mittet in eam oleum, nec thuris aliquid imponet, quia pro peccato est.

5:11 And if his hand be not able to offer two turtles, or two young pigeons, he shall offer for his sin the tenth part of an ephi of flour. He shall not put oil upon it, nor put any frankincense thereon, because it is for sin.

5:12 Tradetque eam sacerdoti : qui plenum ex ea pugillum hauriens, cremabit super altare in monimentum ejus qui obtulerit,

5:12 And he shall deliver it to the priest, who shall take a handful thereof, and shall burn it upon the altar for a memorial of him that offered it:

5:13 rogans pro illo et expians : reliquam vero partem ipse habebit in munere.

5:13 Praying for him and making atonement. But the part that is left, he himself shall have for a gift.

5:14 Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen, dicens :

5:14 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

5:15 Anima si prævaricans cæremonias, per errorem, in his quæ Domino sunt sanctificata, peccaverit, offeret pro delicto suo arietem immaculatum de gregibus, qui emi potest duobus siclis, juxta pondus sanctuarii :

5:15 If any one shall sin through mistake, transgressing the ceremonies in those things that are sacrificed to the Lord, he shall offer for his offence a ram without blemish out of the flocks, that may be bought for two sicles, according to the weight of the sanctuary.

5:16 ipsumque quod intulit damni restituet, et quintam partem ponet supra, tradens sacerdoti, qui rogabit pro eo offerens arietem, et dimittetur ei.

5:16 And he shall make good the damage itself which he hath done, and shall add the fifth part besides, delivering it to the priest, who shall pray for him, offering the ram: and it shall be forgiven him.

5:17 Anima si peccaverit per ignorantiam, feceritque unum ex his quæ Domini lege prohibentur, et peccati rea intellexerit iniquitatem suam,

5:17 If any one sin through ignorance, and do one of those things which by the law of the Lord are forbidden, and being guilty of sin, understand his iniquity:

5:18 offeret arietem immaculatum de gregibus sacerdoti, juxta mensuram æstimationemque peccati : qui orabit pro eo, quia nesciens fecerit : et dimittetur ei,

5:18 He shall offer of the flocks a ram without blemish to the priest, according to the measure and estimation of the sin. And the priest shall pray for him, because he did it ignorantly: And it shall be forgiven him,

5:19 quia per errorem deliquit in Dominum.

5:19 Because by mistake he trespassed against the Lord.

Chapter 6

6:1 Locutus est Dominus ad Moysen, dicens :

6:1 The Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

6:2 Anima quæ peccaverit, et contempto Domino, negaverit proximo suo depositum quod fidei ejus creditum fuerat, vel vi aliquid extorserit, aut calumniam fecerit,

6:2 Whosoever shall sin, and despising the Lord, shall deny to his neighbour the thing delivered to his keeping, which was committed to his trust; or shall by force extort any thing, or commit oppression;

6:3 sive rem perditam invenerit, et inficians insuper pejeraverit, et quodlibet aliud ex pluribus fecerit, in quibus solent peccare homines,

6:3 Or shall find a thing lost, and denying it, shall also swear falsely, or shall do any other of the many things, wherein men are wont to sin:

6:4 convicta delicti,

6:4 Being convicted of the offence, he shall restore

6:5 reddet omnia, quæ per fraudem voluit obtinere, integra, et quintam insuper partem domino cui damnum intulerat.

6:5 All that he would have gotten by fraud, in the principal, and the fifth part besides, to the owner, whom he wronged.

6:6 Pro peccato autem suo offeret arietem immaculatum de grege, et dabit eum sacerdoti, juxta æstimationem mensuramque delicti :

6:6 Moreover for his sin he shall offer a ram without blemish out of the flock: and shall give it to the priest, according to the estimation and measure of the offence.

6:7 qui rogabit pro eo coram Domino, et dimittetur illi pro singulis quæ faciendo peccavit.

6:7 And he shall pray for him before the Lord: and he shall have forgiveness for every thing in doing of which he bath sinned.

6:8 Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen, dicens :

6:8 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

6:9 Præcipe Aaron et filiis ejus : Hæc est lex holocausti : cremabitur in altari tota nocte usque mane : ignis ex eodem altari erit.

6:9 Command Aaron and his sons: This is the law of a holocaust. It shall be burnt upon the altar, all night until morning: the fire shall be of the same altar.

6:10 Vestietur tunica sacerdos et feminalibus lineis : tolletque cineres, quos vorans ignis exussit, et ponens juxta altare,

6:10 The priest shall be vested with the tunick and the linen breeches; and he shall take up the ashes of that which the devouring fire hath burnt: and putting them beside the altar,

6:11 spoliabitur prioribus vestimentis, indutusque aliis, efferret eos extra castra, et in loco mundissimo usque ad favillam consumi faciet.

6:11 Shall put off his former vestments, and being clothed with others, shall carry them forth without the camp, and shall cause them to be consumed to dust in a very clean place.

6:12 Ignis autem in altari semper ardebit, quem nutriet sacerdos subjiciens ligna mane per singulos dies, et imposito holocausto, desuper adolebit adipes pacificorum.

6:12 And the fire on the altar shall always burn, and the priest shall feed it, putting wood on it every day in the morning: and laying on the holocaust, shall burn thereupon the fat of the peace offerings.

6:13 Ignis est iste perpetuus, qui numquam deficiet in altari.

6:13 This is the perpetual fire which shall never go out on the altar.

6:14 Hæc est lex sacrificii et libamentorum, quæ offerent filii Aaron coram Domino, et coram altari.

6:14 This is the law of the sacrifice and libations, which the children of Aaron shall offer before the Lord, and before the altar.

6:15 Tollet sacerdos pugillum similæ, quæ conspersa est oleo, et totum thus, quod super similam positum est : adolebitque illud in altari in monimentum odoris suavissimi Domino :

6:15 The priest shall take a handful of the flour that is tempered with oil, and all the frankincense that is put upon the flour: and he shall burn on the altar for a memorial of most sweet odour to the Lord.

6:16 reliquam autem partem similæ comedet Aaron cum filiis suis, absque fermento : et comedet in loco sancto atrii tabernaculi.

6:16 And the part of the flour that is left, Aaron and his sons shall eat, without leaven: and he shall eat it in the holy place of the court of the tabernacle.

6:17 Ideo autem non fermentabitur, quia pars ejus in Domini offertur incensum. Sanctum sanctorum erit, sicut pro peccato atque delicto.

6:17 And therefore it shall not be leavened, because part thereof is offered for the burnt sacrifice of the Lord. It shall be most holy, as that which is offered for sin and for trespass.

6:18 Mares tantum stirpis Aaron comedent illud. Legitimum ac sempiternum erit in generationibus vestris de sacrificiis Domini : omnis qui tetigerit illa, sanctificabitur.

6:18 The males only of the race of Aaron shall eat it. It shall be an ordinance everlasting in your generations concerning the sacrifices of the Lord: Every one that toucheth them shall be sanctified.

6:19 Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen, dicens :

6:19 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

6:20 Hæc est oblatio Aaron, et filiorum ejus, quam offerre debent Domino in die unctionis suæ. Decimam partem ephi offerent similæ in sacrificio sempiterno, medium ejus mane, et medium ejus vespere :

6:20 This is the oblation of Aaron, and of his sons, which they must offer to the Lord, in the day of their anointing. They shall offer the tenth part of an ephi of flour for a perpetual sacrifice, half of it in the morning, and half of it in the evening.

6:21 quæ in sartagine oleo conspersa frigetur. Offeret autem eam calidam in odorem suavissimum Domino

6:21 It shall be tempered with oil, and shall be fried in a fryingpan.

6:22 sacerdos, qui jure patri successerit, et tota cremabitur in altari.

6:22 And the priest that rightfully succeedeth his father, shall offer it hot, for a most sweet odour to the Lord: and it shall he wholly burnt on the altar.

6:23 Omne enim sacrificium sacerdotum igne consumetur, nec quisquam comedet ex eo.

6:23 For every sacrifice of the priest shall be consumed with fire: neither shall any man eat thereof.

6:24 Locutus est autem Dominus ad Moysen, dicens :

6:24 And the Lord spoke to Moses. saying:

6:25 Loquere Aaron et filiis ejus : Ista est lex hostiæ pro peccato : in loco ubi offertur holocaustum, immolabitur coram Domino. Sanctum sanctorum est.

6:25 Say to Aaron and his sons: This is the law of the victim for sin. In the place where the holocaust is offered, it shall be immolated before the Lord. It is holy of holies.

6:26 Sacerdos, qui offert, comedet eam in loco sancto, in atrio tabernaculi.

6:26 The priest that offereth it, shall eat it in a holy place, in the court of the tabernacle.

6:27 Quidquid tetigerit carnes ejus, sanctificabitur. Si de sanguine illius vestis fuerit aspersa, lavabitur in loco sancto.

6:27 Whatsoever shall touch the flesh thereof, shall be sanctified. If a garment be sprinkled with the blood thereof, it shall be washed in a holy place.

6:28 Vas autem fictile, in quo cocta est, confringetur ; quod si vas æneum fuerit, defricabitur, et lavabitur aqua.

6:28 And the earthen vessel, wherein it was sodden, shall be broken: but if the vessel be of brass, it shall be scoured, and washed with water.

6:29 Omnis masculus de genere sacerdotali vescetur de carnibus ejus, quia Sanctum sanctorum est.

6:29 Every male of the priestly race shall eat of the flesh thereof, because it is holy of holies.

6:30 Hostia enim quæ cæditur pro peccato, cujus sanguis infertur in tabernaculum testimonii ad expiandum in sanctuario, non comedetur, sed comburetur igni.

6:30 For the victim that is slain for sin, the blood of which is carried into the tabernacle of the testimony to make atonement in the sanctuary, shall not be eaten, but shall be burnt with fire.

Chapter 7

7:1 Hæc quoque lex hostiæ pro delicto, Sancta sanctorum est :

7:1 This also is the law of the sacrifice for a trespass: it is most holy.

7:2 idcirco ubi immolabitur holocaustum, mactabitur et victima pro delicto : sanguis ejus per gyrum altaris fundetur.

7:2 Therefore where the holocaust is immolated, the victim also for a trespass shall be slain: the blood thereof shall be poured round about the altar.

7:3 Offerent ex ea caudam et adipem qui operit vitalia :

7:3 They shall offer thereof the rump and the fat that covereth the entrails:

7:4 duos renunculos, et pinguedinem quæ juxta ilia est, reticulumque jecoris cum renunculis.

7:4 The two little kidneys, and the fat which is by the flanks, and the caul of the liver with the little kidneys.

7:5 Et adolebit ea sacerdos super altare : incensum est Domini pro delicto.

7:5 And the priest shall burn them upon the altar: it is the burnt sacrifice of the Lord for a trespass.

7:6 Omnis masculus de sacerdotali genere, in loco sancto vescetur his carnibus, quia Sanctum sanctorum est.

7:6 Every male of the priestly race, shall eat this flesh in a holy place, because it is most holy.

7:7 Sicut pro peccato offertur hostia, ita et pro delicto : utriusque hostiæ lex una erit : ad sacerdotem, qui eam obtulerit, pertinebit.

7:7 As the sacrifice for sin is offered, so is also that for a trespass: the same shall be the law of both these sacrifices. It shall belong to the priest that offereth it.

7:8 Sacerdos qui offert holocausti victimam, habebit pellem ejus.

7:8 The priest that offereth the victim of holocaust, shall have the skin thereof.

7:9 Et omne sacrificium similæ, quod coquitur in clibano, et quidquid in craticula, vel in sartagine præparatur, ejus erit sacerdotis a quo offertur :

7:9 And every sacrifice of flour that is baked in the oven, and whatsoever is dressed on the gridiron, or in the fryingpan, shall be the priest's that offereth it.

7:10 sive oleo conspersa, sive arida fuerint, cunctis filiis Aaron mensura æqua per singulos dividetur.

7:10 Whether they be tempered with oil, or dry, all the sons of Aaron shall have one as much as another.

7:11 Hæc est lex hostiæ pacificorum quæ offertur Domino.

7:11 This is the law of the sacrifice of peace offerings that is offered to the Lord.

7:12 Si pro gratiarum actione oblatio fuerit, offerent panes absque fermento conspersos oleo, et lagana azyma uncta oleo, coctamque similam, et collyridas olei admistione conspersas :

7:12 If the oblation be for thanksgiving, they shall offer loaves without leaven tempered with oil, and unleavened wafers anointed with oil, and fine flour fried, and cakes tempered and mingled with oil.

7:13 panes quoque fermentatos cum hostia gratiarum, quæ immolatur pro pacificis :

7:13 Moreover loaves of leavened bread with the sacrifice of thanks, which is offered for peace offerings:

7:14 ex quibus unus pro primitiis offeretur Domino, et erit sacerdotis qui fundet hostiæ sanguinem,

7:14 Of which one shall be offered to the Lord for firstfruits, and shall be the priest's that shall pour out the blood of the victim.

7:15 cujus carnes eadem comedentur die, nec remanebit ex eis quidquam usque mane.

7:15 And the flesh of it shall be eaten the same day: neither shall any of it remain until the morning.

7:16 Si voto, vel sponte quispiam obtulerit hostiam, eadem similiter edetur die : sed et si quid in crastinum remanserit, vesci licitum est :

7:16 If any man by vow, or of his own accord offer a sacrifice, it shall in like manner be eaten the same day. And if any of it remain until the morrow, it is lawful to eat it.

7:17 quidquid autem tertius invenerit dies, ignis absumet.

7:17 But whatsoever shall be found on the third day shall be consumed with fire.

7:18 Si quis de carnibus victimæ pacificorum die tertio comederit, irrita fiet oblatio, nec proderit offerenti : quin potius quæcumque anima tali se edulio contaminaverit, prævaricationis rea erit.

7:18 If any man eat of the flesh of the victim of peace offerings on the third day, the oblation shall be of no effect: neither shall it profit the offerer. Yea rather, whatsoever soul shall defile itself with such meat, shall be guilty of transgression.

7:19 Caro, quæ aliquid tetigerit immundum, non comedetur, sed comburetur igni : qui fuerit mundus, vescetur ex ea.

7:19 The flesh that hath touched any unclean thing, shall not be eaten: but shall be burnt with fire. He that is clean shall eat of it.

7:20 Anima polluta quæ ederit de carnibus hostiæ pacificorum, quæ oblata est Domino, peribit de populis suis.

7:20 If any one that is defiled shall eat of the flesh of the sacrifice of peace offerings, which is offered to the Lord, he shall be cut off from his people.

7:21 Et quæ tetigerit immunditiam hominis, vel jumenti, sive omnis rei quæ polluere potest, et comederit de hujuscemodi carnibus, interibit de populis suis.

7:21 And he that hath touched the uncleanness of man, or of beast, or of any thing that can defile, and shall eat of such kind of flesh: shall be cut off from his people.

7:22 Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen, dicens :

7:22 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

7:23 Loquere filiis Israël : Adipem ovis, et bovis, et capræ non comedetis.

7:23 Say to the children of Israel: The fat of a sheep, and of an ox, and of a goat you shall not eat.

7:24 Adipem cadaveris morticini, et ejus animalis, quod a bestia captum est, habebitis in varios usus.

7:24 The fat of a carcass that hath died of itself, and of a beast that was caught by another beast, you shall have for divers uses.

7:25 Si quis adipem, qui offerri debet in incensum Domini, comederit, peribit de populo suo.

7:25 If any man eat the fat that should be offered for the burnt sacrifice of the Lord, he shall perish out of his people.

7:26 Sanguinem quoque omnis animalis non sumetis in cibo, tam de avibus quam de pecoribus.

7:26 Moreover you shall not eat the blood of any creature whatsoever, whether of birds or beasts.

7:27 Omnis anima, quæ ederit sanguinem, peribit de populis suis.

7:27 Every one that eateth blood, shall perish from among the people.

7:28 Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen, dicens :

7:28 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

7:29 Loquere filiis Israël, dicens : Qui offert victimam pacificorum Domino, offerat simul et sacrificium, id est, libamenta ejus.

7:29 Speak to the children of Israel, saying: He that offereth a victim of peace offerings to the Lord, let him offer therewith a sacrifice also, that is, the libations thereof.

7:30 Tenebit manibus adipem hostiæ, et pectusculum : cumque ambo oblata Domino consecraverit, tradet sacerdoti,

7:30 He shall hold in his hands the fat of the victim, and the breast. And when he hath offered and consecrated both to the Lord, he shall deliver them to the priest,

7:31 qui adolebit adipem super altare, pectusculum autem erit Aaron et filiorum ejus.

7:31 Who shall burn the fat upon the altar. But the breast shall be Aaron's and his sons'.

7:32 Armus quoque dexter de pacificorum hostiis cedet in primitias sacerdotis.

7:32 The right shoulder also of the victim, of peace offerings shall fall to the priest for firstfruits.

7:33 Qui obtulerit sanguinem et adipem filiorum Aaron, ipse habebit et armum dextrum in portione sua.

7:33 He among the sons of Aaron, that offereth the blood, and the fat: he shall have the right shoulder also for his portion.

7:34 Pectusculum enim elevationis, et armum separationis, tuli a filiis Israël de hostiis eorum pacificis, et dedi Aaron sacerdoti, et filiis ejus, lege perpetua, ab omni populo Israël.

7:34 For the breast that is elevated and the shoulder that is separated I have taken of the children of Israel, from off their victims of peace offerings: and have given them to Aaron the priest, and to his sons, by a law for ever, from all the people of Israel.

7:35 Hæc est unctio Aaron et filiorum ejus in cæremoniis Domini die qua obtulit eos Moyses, ut sacerdotio fungerentur,

7:35 This is the anointing of Aaron and his sons, in the ceremonies of the Lord, in the day when Moses offered them, that they might do the office of priesthood,

7:36 et quæ præcepit eis dari Dominus a filiis Israël religione perpetua in generationibus suis.

7:36 And the things that the Lord commanded to be given them by the children of Israel, by a perpetual observance in their generations.

7:37 Ista est lex holocausti, et sacrificii pro peccato atque delicto, et pro consecratione et pacificorum victimis,

7:37 This is the law of holocaust, and of the sacrifice for sin, and for trespass, and for consecration, and the victims of peace offerings:

7:38 quam constituit Dominus Moysi in monte Sinai, quando mandabit filiis Israël ut offerrent oblationes suas Domino in deserto Sinai.

7:38 Which the Lord appointed to Moses in mount Sinai, when he commanded the children of Israel, that they should offer their oblations to the Lord in the desert of Sinai.

Chapter 8

8:1 Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen, dicens :

8:1 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

8:2 Tolle Aaron cum filiis suis, vestes eorum, et unctionis oleum, vitulum pro peccato, duos arietes, canistrum cum azymis :

8:2 Take Aaron with his sons, their vestments, and the oil of unction: a calf for sin, two rams, a basket with unleavened bread.

8:3 et congregabis omnem cœtum ad ostium tabernaculi.

8:3 And thou shalt gather together all the congregation to the door of the tabernacle.

8:4 Fecit Moyses ut Dominus imperaverat. Congregataque omni turba ante fores tabernaculi,

8:4 And Moses did as the Lord had commanded. And all the multitude being gathered together before the door of the tabernacle:

8:5 ait : Iste est sermo, quem jussit Dominus fieri.

8:5 He said: This is the word that the Lord hath commanded to be done.

8:6 Statimque obtulit Aaron et filios ejus. Cumque lavisset eos,

8:6 And immediately, he offered Aaron and his sons. And when he had washed them,

8:7 vestivit pontificem subucula linea, accingens eum balteo, et induens eum tunica hyacinthina, et desuper humerale imposuit,

8:7 He vested the high priest with the strait linen garment, girding him with the girdle, and putting on him the violet tunick: and over it he put the ephod.

8:8 quod astringens cingulo aptavit rationali, in quo erat Doctrina et Veritas.

8:8 And binding it with the girdle, he fitted it to the rational, on which was Doctrine and Truth.

8:9 Cidari quoque texit caput : et super eam, contra frontem, posuit laminam auream consecratam in sanctificatione, sicut præceperat ei Dominus.

8:9 He put also the mitre upon his head: and upon the mitre over the forehead, he put the plate of gold, consecrated with sanctification, as the Lord had commanded him.

8:10 Tulit et unctionis oleum, quo linivit tabernaculum cum omni supellectili sua.

8:10 He took also the oil of unction, with which he anointed the tabernacle, with all the furniture thereof.

8:11 Cumque sanctificans aspersisset altare septem vicibus, unxit illud, et omnia vasa ejus, labrumque cum basi sua sanctificavit oleo.

8:11 And when he had sanctified and sprinkled the altar seven times, he anointed it, and all the vessels thereof: and the laver with the foot thereof, he sanctified with the oil.

8:12 Quod fundens super caput Aaron, unxit eum, et consecravit :

8:12 And he poured it upon Aaron's head: and he anointed and consecrated him.

8:13 filios quoque ejus oblatos vestivit tunicis lineis, et cinxit balteis, imposuitque mitras, ut jusserat Dominus.

8:13 And after he had offered his sons, he vested them with linen tunicks, and girded them with girdles: and put mitres on them as the Lord had commanded.

8:14 Obtulit et vitulum pro peccato : cumque super caput ejus posuisset Aaron et filii ejus manus suas,

8:14 He offered also the calf for sin: and when Aaron and his sons had put their hands upon the head thereof,

8:15 immolavit eum, hauriens sanguinem, et tincto digito, tetigit cornua altaris per gyrum : quo expiato et sanctificato, fudit reliquum sanguinem ad fundamenta ejus.

8:15 He immolated it: and took the blood, and dipping his finger in it, he touched the horns of the altar round about. Which being expiated, and sanctified, he poured the rest of the blood at the bottom thereof.

8:16 Adipem vero qui erat super vitalia, et reticulum jecoris, duosque renunculos, cum arvinulis suis, adolevit super altare :

8:16 But the fat that was upon the entrails, and the caul of the liver, and the two little kidneys, with their fat, he burnt upon the altar.

8:17 vitulum cum pelle, et carnibus, et fimo, cremans extra castra, sicut præceperat Dominus.

8:17 And the calf with the skin, and the flesh and the dung, he burnt without the camp, as the Lord had commanded.

8:18 Obtulit et arietem in holocaustum : super cujus caput cum imposuissent Aaron et filii ejus manus suas,

8:18 He offered also a ram for holocaust. And when Aaron and his sons had put their hands upon its head:

8:19 immolavit eum, et fudit sanguinem ejus per circuitum altaris.

8:19 He immolated it, and poured the blood thereof round about the altar.

8:20 Ipsumque arietem in frusta concidens, caput ejus, et artus, et adipem adolevit igni,

8:20 And cutting the ram into pieces, the head thereof, and the joints, and the fat he burnt in the fire.

8:21 lotis prius intestinis et pedibus : totumque simul arietem incendit super altare, eo quod esset holocaustum suavissimi odoris Domino, sicut præceperat ei.

8:21 Having first washed the entrails, and the feet, and the whole ram together he burnt upon the altar: because it was a holocaust of most sweet odour to the Lord, as he had commanded him.

8:22 Obtulit et arietem secundum in consecratione sacerdotum, posueruntque super caput ejus Aaron et filii ejus manus suas :

8:22 He offered also the second ram, in the consecration of priests: and Aaron, and his sons put their hands upon the head thereof.

8:23 quem cum immolasset Moyses, sumens de sanguine ejus, tetigit extremum auriculæ dextræ Aaron, et pollicem manus ejus dextræ, similiter et pedis.

8:23 And when Moses had immolated it, he took of the blood thereof, and touched the tip of Aaron's right ear, and the thumb of his right hand, and in like manner also the great toe of his right foot.

8:24 Obtulit et filios Aaron : cumque de sanguine arietis immolati tetigisset extremum auriculæ singulorum dextræ, et pollices manus ac pedis dextri, reliquum fudit super altare per circuitum :

8:24 He offered also the sons of Aaron: and when with the blood of the ram that was immolated, he had touched the tip of the right ear of every one of them, and the thumbs of their right hands, and the great toes of their right feet, the rest he poured on the altar round about.

8:25 adipem vero, et caudam, omnemque pinguedinem quæ operit intestina, reticulumque jecoris, et duos renes cum adipibus suis et armo dextro separavit.

8:25 But the fat, and the rump, and all the fat that covereth the entrails, and the caul of the liver, and the two kidneys with their fat, and with the right shoulder, he separated.

8:26 Tollens autem de canistro azymorum, quod erat coram Domino, panem absque fermento, et collyridam conspersam oleo, laganumque, posuit super adipes, et armum dextrum,

8:26 And taking out of the basket of unleavened bread, which was before the Lord, a loaf without leaven, and a cake tempered with oil and a wafer, he put them upon the fat, and the right shoulder:

8:27 tradens simul omnia Aaron et filiis ejus. Qui postquam levaverunt ea coram Domino,

8:27 Delivering all to Aaron, and to his sons. Who having lifted them up before the Lord,

8:28 rursum suscepta de manibus eorum, adolevit super altare holocausti, eo quod consecrationis esset oblatio, in odorem suavitatis, sacrificii Domino.

8:28 He took them again from their hands, and burnt them upon the altar of holocaust: because it was the oblation of consecration, for a sweet odour of sacrifice to the Lord.

8:29 Tulitque pectusculum, elevans illud coram Domino, de ariete consecrationis in partem suam, sicut præceperat ei Dominus.

8:29 And he took of the ram of consecration, the breast for his portion, elevating it before the Lord, as the Lord had commanded him.

8:30 Assumensque unguentum, et sanguinem qui erat in altari, aspersit super Aaron et vestimenta ejus, et super filios illius ac vestes eorum.

8:30 And taking the ointment, and the blood that was upon the altar, he sprinkled Aaron, and his vestments, and his sons, and their vestments with it.

8:31 Cumque sanctificasset eos in vestitu suo, præcepit eis, dicens : Coquite carnes ante fores tabernaculi, et ibi comedite eas ; panes quoque consecrationis edite, qui positi sunt in canistro, sicut præcepit mihi Dominus, dicens : Aaron et filii ejus comedent eos :

8:31 And when he had sanctified them in their vestments, he commanded them, saying: Boil the flesh before the door of the tabernacle, and there eat it. Eat ye also the loaves of consecration, that are laid in the basket, as the Lord commanded me, saying: Aaron and his sons shall eat them.

8:32 quidquid autem reliquum fuerit de carne et panibus, ignis absumet.

8:32 And whatsoever shall be left of the flesh and the loaves, shall be consumed with fire.

8:33 De ostio quoque tabernaculi non exibitis septem diebus, usque ad diem quo complebitur tempus consecrationis vestræ ; septem enim diebus finitur consecratio :

8:33 And you shall not go out of the door of the tabernacle for seven days, until the day wherein the time of your consecration shall be expired. For in seven days the consecration is finished:

8:34 sicut et impræsentiarum factum est, ut ritus sacrificii compleretur.

8:34 As at this present it hath been done, that the rite of the sacrifice might be accomplished.

8:35 Die ac nocte manebitis in tabernaculo observantes custodias Domini, ne moriamini : sic enim mihi præceptum est.

8:35 Day and night shall you remain in the tabernacle observing the watches of the Lord, lest you die. For so it hath been commanded me.

8:36 Feceruntque Aaron et filii ejus cuncta quæ locutus est Dominus per manum Moysi.

8:36 And Aaron and his sons did all things which the Lord spoke by the hand of Moses.

Chapter 9

9:1 Facto autem octavo die, vocavit Moyses Aaron, et filios ejus, ac majores natu Israël, dixitque ad Aaron :

9:1 And when the eighth day was come, Moses called Aaron and his sons, and the ancients of Israel, and said to Aaron:

9:2 Tolle de armento vitulum pro peccato, et arietem in holocaustum, utrumque immaculatum, et offer illos coram Domino.

9:2 Take of the herd a calf for sin, and a ram for a holocaust, both without blemish, and offer them before the Lord.

9:3 Et ad filios Israël loqueris : Tollite hircum pro peccato, et vitulum, atque agnum, anniculos, et sine macula in holocaustum,

9:3 And to the children of Israel thou shalt say: Take ye a he goat for sin, and a calf, and a lamb, both of a year old, and without blemish for a holocaust.

9:4 bovem et arietem pro pacificis : et immolate eos coram Domino, in sacrificio singulorum similam conspersam oleo offerentes : hodie enim Dominus apparebit vobis.

9:4 Also a bullock and a ram for peace offerings. And immolate them before the Lord, offering for the sacrifice of every one of them flour tempered with oil: for to day the Lord will appear to you.

9:5 Tulerunt ergo cuncta quæ jusserat Moyses ad ostium tabernaculi : ubi cum omnis multitudo astaret,

9:5 They brought therefore all things that Moses had commanded before the door of the tabernacle: where when all the multitude stood,

9:6 ait Moyses : Iste est sermo, quem præcepit Dominus : facite, et apparebit vobis gloria ejus.

9:6 Moses said: This is the word, which the Lord hath commanded. Do it, and his glory will appear to you.

9:7 Et dixit ad Aaron : Accede ad altare, et immola pro peccato tuo : offer holocaustum, et deprecare pro te et pro populo : cumque mactaveris hostiam populi, ora pro eo, sicut præcepit Dominus.

9:7 And he said to Aaron: Approach to the altar, and offer sacrifice for thy sin. Offer the holocaust, and pray for thyself and for the people: and when thou hast slain the people's victim, pray for them, as the Lord hath commanded.

9:8 Statimque Aaron accedens ad altare, immolavit vitulum pro peccato suo :

9:8 And forthwith Aaron, approaching to the altar, immolated the calf for his sin.

9:9 cujus sanguinem obtulerunt ei filii sui : in quo tingens digitum, tetigit cornua altaris, et fudit residuum ad basim ejus.

9:9 And his sons brought him the blood of it: and he dipped his finger therein, and touched the horns of the altar, and poured the rest at the foot thereof.

9:10 Adipemque, et renunculos, ac reticulum jecoris, quæ sunt pro peccato, adolevit super altare, sicut præceperat Dominus Moysi :

9:10 And the fat, and the little kidneys, and the caul of the liver, which are for sin, he burnt upon the altar, as the Lord had commanded Moses.

9:11 carnes vero et pellem ejus extra castra combussit igni.

9:11 But the flesh and skins thereof he burnt with fire without the camp.

9:12 Immolavit et holocausti victimam : obtuleruntque ei filii sui sanguinem ejus, quem fudit per altaris circuitum.

9:12 He immolated also the victim of holocaust: and his sons brought him the blood thereof, which he poured round about on the altar.

9:13 Ipsam etiam hostiam in frusta concisam, cum capite et membris singulis obtulerunt ; quæ omnia super altare cremavit igni,

9:13 And the victim being cut into pieces, they brought to him the head and all the members: all which he burnt with fire upon the altar.

9:14 lotis aqua prius intestinis et pedibus.

9:14 Having first washed the entrails and the feet with water.

9:15 Et pro peccato populi offerens, mactavit hircum : expiatoque altari,

9:15 Then offering for the sin of the people, he slew the he goat: and expiating the altar,

9:16 fecit holocaustum,

9:16 He offered the holocaust.

9:17 addens in sacrificio libamenta, quæ pariter offeruntur, et adolens ea super altare, absque cæremoniis holocausti matutini.

9:17 Adding in the sacrifice the libations, which are offered withal, and burning them upon the altar, besides the ceremonies of the morning holocaust.

9:18 Immolavit et bovem atque arietem, hostias pacificas populi : obtuleruntque ei filii sui sanguinem, quem fudit super altare in circuitum.

9:18 He immolated also the bullock and the ram, and peace offerings of the people: and his sons brought him the blood, which he poured upon the altar round about.

9:19 Adipem autem bovis, et caudam arietis, renunculosque cum adipibus suis, et reticulum jecoris,

9:19 The fat also of the bullock, and the rump of the ram, and the two little kidneys with their fat, and the caul of the liver,

9:20 posuerunt super pectora : cumque cremati essent adipes super altare,

9:20 They put upon the breasts. And after the fat was burnt upon the altar,

9:21 pectora eorum, et armos dextros separavit Aaron, elevans coram Domino, sicut præceperat Moyses.

9:21 Aaron separated their breasts, and the right shoulders, elevating them before the Lord, as Moses had commanded.

9:22 Et extendens manus ad populum, benedixit ei. Sicque completis hostiis pro peccato, et holocaustis, et pacificis, descendit.

9:22 And stretching forth his hands to the people, he blessed them. And so the victims for sin, and the holocausts, and the peace offerings being finished, he came down.

9:23 Ingressi autem Moyses et Aaron in tabernaculum testimonii, et deinceps egressi, benedixerunt populo. Apparuitque gloria Domini omni multitudini :

9:23 And Moses and Aaron went into the tabernacle of the testimony, and afterwards came forth and blessed the people. And the glory of the Lord appeared to all the multitude.

9:24 et ecce egressus ignis a Domino, devoravit holocaustum, et adipes qui erant super altare. Quod cum vidissent turbæ, laudaverunt Dominum, ruentes in facies suas.

9:24 And, behold, a fire, coming forth from the Lord, devoured the holocaust, and the fat that was upon the altar: which when the multitude saw, they praised the Lord, falling on their faces.

Chapter 10

10:1 Arreptisque Nadab et Abiu filii Aaron thuribulis, posuerunt ignem, et incensum desuper, offerentes coram Domino ignem alienum : quod eis præceptum non erat.

10:1 And Nadab and Abiu, the sons of Aaron, taking their censers, put fire therein, and incense on it, offering before the Lord strange fire: which was not commanded them.

10:2 Egressusque ignis a Domino, devoravit eos, et mortui sunt coram Domino.

10:2 And fire coming out from the Lord destroyed them: and they died before the Lord.

10:3 Dixitque Moyses ad Aaron : Hoc est quod locutus est Dominus : Sanctificabor in iis qui appropinquant mihi, et in conspectu omnis populi glorificabor. Quod audiens tacuit Aaron.

10:3 And Moses said to Aaron: This is what the Lord hath spoken. I will be sanctified in them that approach to me: and I will be glorified in the sight of all the people. And when Aaron heard this, he held his peace.

10:4 Vocatis autem Moyses Misaële et Elisaphan filiis Oziel, patrui Aaron, ait ad eos : Ite, et tollite fratres vestros de conspectu sanctuarii, et asportate extra castra.

10:4 And Moses called Misael and Elisaphan, the sons of Oziel, the uncle of Aaron, and said to them: Go and take away your brethren from before the sanctuary, and carry them without the camp.

10:5 Confestimque pergentes, tulerunt eos sicut jacebant, vestitos lineis tunicis, et ejecerunt foras, ut sibi fuerat imperatum.

10:5 And they went forthwith and took them as they lay, vested with linen tunicks, and cast them forth, as had been commanded them.

10:6 Locutusque est Moyses ad Aaron, et ad Eleazar, et Ithamar, filios ejus : Capita vestra nolite nudare, et vestimenta nolite scindere, ne forte moriamini, et super omnem cœtum oriatur indignatio. Fratres vestri, et omnis domus Israël, plangant incendium quod Dominus suscitavit :

10:6 And Moses said to Aaron, and to Eleazar and Ithamar, his sons: Uncover not your heads, and rend not your garments, lest perhaps you die, and indignation come upon all the congregation. Let your brethren, and all the house of Israel, bewail the burning which the Lord has kindled.

10:7 vos autem non egrediemini fores tabernaculi, alioquin peribitis : oleum quippe sanctæ unctionis est super vos. Qui fecerunt omnia juxta præceptum Moysi.

10:7 But you shall not go out of the door of the tabernacle: otherwise you shall perish, for the oil of the holy unction is on you. And they did all things according to the precept of Moses.

10:8 Dixit quoque Dominus ad Aaron :

10:8 The Lord also said to Aaron:

10:9 Vinum, et omne quod inebriare potest, non bibetis tu et filii tui, quando intratis in tabernaculum testimonii, ne moriamini : quia præceptum sempiternum est in generationes vestras :

10:9 You shall not drink wine nor any thing that may make drunk, thou nor thy sons, when you enter into the tabernacle of the testimony, lest you die. Because it is an everlasting precept; through your generations:

10:10 et ut habeatis scientiam discernendi inter sanctum et profanum, inter pollutum et mundum ;

10:10 And that you may have knowledge to discern between holy and unholy, between unclean and clean:

10:11 doceatisque filios Israël omnia legitima mea quæ locutus est Dominus ad eos per manum Moysi.

10:11 And may teach the children of Israel all my ordinances which the Lord hath spoken to them by the hand of Moses.

10:12 Locutusque est Moyses ad Aaron, et ad Eleazar, et Ithamar, filios ejus, qui erant residui : Tollite sacrificium, quod remansit de oblatione Domini, et comedite illud absque fermento juxta altare, quia Sanctum sanctorum est.

10:12 And Moses spoke to Aaron, and to Eleazar and Ithamar, his sons that were left: Take the sacrifice that is remaining of the oblation of the Lord, and eat it without leaven beside the altar, because it is holy of holies.

10:13 Comedetis autem in loco sancto : quod datum est tibi et filiis tuis de oblationibus Domini, sicut præceptum est mihi.

10:13 And you shall eat it in a holy place: which is given to thee and thy sons of the oblations of the Lord, as it hath been commanded me.

10:14 Pectusculum quoque quod oblatum est, et armum qui separatus est, edetis in loco mundissimo tu et filii tui, et filiæ tuæ tecum : tibi enim ac liberis tuis reposita sunt de hostiis salutaribus filiorum Israël :

10:14 The breast also that is offered, and the shoulder that is separated, you shall eat in a most clean place, thou and thy sons, and thy daughters with thee. For they are set aside for thee and thy children, of the victims of peace offerings of the children of Israel.

10:15 eo quod armum et pectus, et adipes qui cremantur in altari, elevaverunt coram Domino, et pertineant ad te, et ad filios tuos, lege perpetua, sicut præcepit Dominus.

10:15 Because they have elevated before the Lord the shoulder and the breast, and the fat that is burnt on the altar: and they belong to thee and to thy sons by a perpetual law, as the Lord hath commanded.

10:16 Inter hæc, hircum, qui oblatus fuerat pro peccato, cum quæreret Moyses, exustum reperit : iratusque contra Eleazar et Ithamar filios Aaron, qui remanserant, ait :

10:16 While these things were a doing, when Moses sought for the buck goat, that had been offered for sin, he found it burnt. And being angry with Eleazar and Ithamar, the sons of Aaron that were left, he said:

10:17 Cur non comedistis hostiam pro peccato in loco sancto, quæ Sancta sanctorum est, et data vobis ut portetis iniquitatem multitudinis, et rogetis pro ea in conspectu Domini,

10:17 Why did you not eat in the holy place the sacrifice for sin, which is most holy, and given to you, that you may bear the iniquity of the people, and may pray for them in the sight of the Lord.

10:18 præsertim cum de sanguine illius non sit illatum intra sancta, et comedere debueritis eam in Sanctuario, sicut præceptum est mihi ?

10:18 Especially, whereas none of the blood thereof hath been carried within the holy places: and you ought to have eaten it in the sanctuary, as was commanded me?

10:19 Respondit Aaron : Oblata est hodie victima pro peccato, et holocaustum coram Domino : mihi autem accidit quod vides ; quomodo potui comedere eam, aut placere Domino in cæremoniis mente lugubri ?

10:19 Aaron answered: This day hath been offered the victim for sin, and the holocaust before the Lord: and to me what thou seest has happened. How could I eat it, or please the Lord in the ceremonies, having a sorrowful heart?

10:20 Quod cum audisset Moyses, recepit satisfactionem.

10:20 Which when Moses had heard he was satisfied.

Chapter 11

11:1 Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen et Aaron, dicens :

11:1 And the Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying:

11:2 Dicite filiis Israël : Hæc sunt animalia quæ comedere debetis de cunctis animantibus terræ :

11:2 Say to the children of Israel: These are the animals which you are to eat of all the living things of the earth.

11:3 omne quod habet divisam ungulam, et ruminat in pecoribus, comedetis.

11:3 Whatsoever hath the hoof divided, and cheweth the cud among the beasts, you shall eat.

11:4 Quidquid autem ruminat quidem, et habet ungulam, sed non dividit eam, sicut camelus et cetera, non comedetis illud, et inter immunda reputabitis.

11:4 But whatsoever cheweth indeed the cud, and hath a hoof, but divideth it not, as the camel, and others: that you shall not eat, but shall reckon it among the unclean.

11:5 Chœrogryllus qui ruminat, ungulamque non dividit, immundus est.

11:5 The cherogrillus which cheweth the cud, but divideth not the hoof, is unclean.

11:6 Lepus quoque : nam et ipse ruminat, sed ungulam non dividit.

11:6 The hare also: for that too cheweth the cud, but divideth not the hoof.

11:7 Et sus : qui cum ungulam dividat, non ruminat.

11:7 And the swine, which, though it divideth the hoof, cheweth not the cud.

11:8 Horum carnibus non vescemini, nec cadavera contingetis, quia immunda sunt vobis.

11:8 The flesh of these you shall not eat, nor shall you touch their carcasses, because they are unclean to you.

11:9 Hæc sunt quæ gignuntur in aquis, et vesci licitum est : omne quod habet pinnulas et squamas, tam in mari quam in fluminibus et stagnis, comedetis.

11:9 These are the things that breed in the waters, and which it is lawful to eat. All that hath fins, and scales, as well in the sea, as in the rivers, and the pools, you shall eat.

11:10 Quidquid autem pinnulas et squamas non habet, eorum quæ in aquis moventur et vivunt, abominabile vobis,

11:10 But whatsoever hath not fins and scales, of those things that move and live in the waters, shall be an abomination to you,

11:11 execrandumque erit : carnes eorum non comedetis, et morticina vitabitis.

11:11 And detestable. Their flesh you shall not eat: and their carcasses you shall avoid.

11:12 Cuncta quæ non habent pinnulas et squamas in aquis, polluta erunt.

11:12 All that have not fins and scales, in the waters, shall be unclean.

11:13 Hæc sunt quæ de avibus comedere non debetis, et vitanda sunt vobis : aquilam, et gryphem, et haliæetum,

11:13 Of birds these are they which you must not eat, and which are to be avoided by you: The eagle, and the griffon, and the osprey.

11:14 et milvum ac vulturem juxta genus suum,

11:14 And the kite, and the vulture, according to their kind.

11:15 et omne corvini generis in similitudinem suam,

11:15 And all that is of the raven kind, according to their likeness.

11:16 struthionem, et noctuam, et larum, et accipitrem juxta genus suum :

11:16 The ostrich, and the owl, and the larus, and the hawk according to its kind.

11:17 bubonem, et mergulum, et ibin,

11:17 The screech owl, and the cormorant, and the ibis.

11:18 et cygnum, et onocrotalum, et porphyrionem,

11:18 And the swan, and the bittern, and the porphyrion.

11:19 herodionem, et charadrion juxta genus suum, upupam quoque, et vespertilionem.

11:19 The heron, and the charadroin according to its kind, the houp also, and the bat.

11:20 Omne de volucribus quod graditur super quatuor pedes, abominabile erit vobis.

11:20 Of things that fly, whatsoever goeth upon four feet, shall be abominable to you.

11:21 Quidquid autem ambulat quidem super quatuor pedes, sed habet longiora retro crura, per quæ salit super terram,

11:21 But whatsoever walketh upon four feet, but hath the legs behind longer, wherewith it hoppeth upon the earth,

11:22 comedere debetis, ut est bruchus in genere suo, et attacus atque ophiomachus, ac locusta, singula juxta genus suum.

11:22 That you shall eat: as the bruchus in its kind, the attacus, and ophimachus, and the locust, every, one according to their kind.

11:23 Quidquid autem ex volucribus quatuor tantum habet pedes, execrabile erit vobis :

11:23 But of flying things whatsoever hath four feet only, shall be an abomination to you.

11:24 et quicumque morticina eorum tetigerit, polluetur, et erit immundus usque ad vesperum :

11:24 And whosoever shall touch the carcasses of them, shall be defiled: and shall be unclean until the evening:

11:25 et si necesse fuerit ut portet quippiam horum mortuum, lavabit vestimenta sua, et immundus erit usque ad occasum solis.

11:25 And if it be necessary that he carry any of these things when they are dead: he shall wash his clothes, and shall be unclean until the sun set.

11:26 Omne animal quod habet quidem ungulam, sed non dividit eam, nec ruminat, immundum erit : et qui tetigerit illud, contaminabitur.

11:26 Every beast that hath a hoof, but divideth it not, nor cheweth the cud shall be unclean: and he that toucheth it, shall be defiled.

11:27 Quod ambulat super manus ex cunctis animantibus, quæ incedunt quadrupedia, immundum erit : qui tetigerit morticina eorum, polluetur usque ad vesperum.

11:27 That which walketh upon hands of all animals which go on all four, shall be unclean: he that shall touch their carcasses shall be defiled until evening.

11:28 Et qui portaverit hujuscemodi cadavera, lavabit vestimenta sua, et immundus erit usque ad vesperum : quia omnia hæc immunda sunt vobis.

11:28 And he that shall carry such carcasses, shall wash his clothes, and shall be unclean until evening: because all these things are unclean to you.

11:29 Hæc quoque inter polluta reputabuntur de his quæ moventur in terra, mustela et mus et crocodilus, singula juxta genus suum,

11:29 These also shall be reckoned among unclean things, of all that move upon the earth. The weasel, and the mouse, and the crocodile, every one according to their kind:

11:30 mygale, et chamæleon, et stellio, et lacerta, et talpa.

11:30 The shrew, and the chameleon, and the stellio, and the lizard, and the mole.

11:31 Omnia hæc immunda sunt. Qui tetigerit morticina eorum, immundus erit usque ad vesperum :

11:31 All these are unclean. He that toucheth their carcasses shall be unclean until the evening.

11:32 et super quod ceciderit quidquam de morticinis eorum, polluetur, tam vas ligneum et vestimentum, quam pelles et cilicia : et in quocumque fit opus, tingentur aqua, et polluta erunt usque ad vesperum, et sic postea mundabuntur.

11:32 And upon what thing soever any of their carcasses shall fall, it shall be defiled, whether it be a vessel of wood, or a garment, or skins or haircloths: or any thing in which work is done. They shall be dipped in water, and shall be unclean until the evening, and so afterwards shall be clean.

11:33 Vas autem fictile, in quod horum quidquam intro cecidit, polluetur, et idcirco frangendum est.

11:33 But an earthen vessel, into which any of these shall fall, shall be defiled: and therefore is to be broken.

11:34 Omnis cibus, quem comedetis, si fusa fuerit super eum aqua, immundus erit : et omne liquens quod bibitur de universo vase, immundum erit.

11:34 Any meat which you eat, if water from such a vessel be poured upon it, shall be unclean; and every liquor that is drunk out of any such vessel, shall be unclean.

11:35 Et quidquid de morticinis hujuscemodi ceciderit super illud, immundum erit : sive clibani, sive chytropodes, destruentur, et immundi erunt.

11:35 And upon whatsoever thing any of these dead beasts shall fall, it shall be unclean. Whether it be oven, or pots with feet, they shall be destroyed, and shall be unclean.

11:36 Fontes vero et cisternæ, et omnis aquarum congregatio munda erit. Qui morticinum eorum tetigerit, polluetur.

11:36 But fountains and cisterns, and all gatherings together of waters shall be clean. He that toucheth their carcasses shall be defiled.

11:37 Si ceciderit super sementem, non polluet eam.

11:37 If it fall upon seed corn, it shall not defile it.

11:38 Si autem quispiam aqua sementem perfuderit, et postea morticinis tacta fuerit, illico polluetur.

11:38 But if any man pour water upon the seed, and afterwards it be touched by the carcasses, it shall be forthwith defiled.

11:39 Si mortuum fuerit animal, quod licet vobis comedere, qui cadaver ejus tetigerit, immundus erit usque ad vesperum :

11:39 If any beast die, of which it is lawful for you to eat, he that toucheth the carcass thereof, shall be unclean until the evening.

11:40 et qui comederit ex eo quippiam, sive portaverit, lavabit vestimenta sua, et immundus erit usque ad vesperum.

11:40 And he that eateth or carrieth any thing thereof, shall wash his clothes, and shall be unclean until the evening.

11:41 Omne quod reptat super terram, abominabile erit, nec assumetur in cibum.

11:41 All that creepeth upon the earth shall be abominable: neither shall it be taken for meat.

11:42 Quidquid super pectus quadrupes graditur, et multos habet pedes, sive per humum trahitur, non comedetis, quia abominabile est.

11:42 Whatsoever goeth upon the breast on four feet, or hath many feet, or traileth on the earth, you shall not eat, because it is abominable.

11:43 Nolite contaminare animas vestras, nec tangatis quidquam eorum, ne immundi sitis.

11:43 Do not defile your souls, nor touch aught thereof, lest you be unclean,

11:44 Ego enim sum Dominus Deus vester : sancti estote, quia ego sanctus sum. Ne polluatis animas vestras in omni reptili quod movetur super terram.

11:44 For I am the Lord your God. Be holy because I am holy. Defile not your souls by any creeping thing, that moveth upon the earth.

11:45 Ego enim sum Dominus, qui eduxi vos de terra Ægypti, ut essem vobis in Deum. Sancti eritis, quia ego sanctus sum.

11:45 For I am the Lord, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, that I might be your God.

11:46 Ista est lex animantium ac volucrum, et omnis animæ viventis, quæ movetur in aqua, et reptat in terra,

11:46 You shall be holy, because I am holy. This is the law of beasts and fowls, and of every living creature that moveth in the waters, and creepeth on the earth:

11:47 ut differentias noveritis mundi et immundi, et sciatis quid comedere et quid respuere debeatis.

11:47 That you may know the differences of the clean, and unclean, and know what you ought to eat, and what to refuse.

Chapter 12

12:1 Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen, dicens :

12:1 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

12:2 Loquere filiis Israël, et dices ad eos : Mulier, si suscepto semine pepererit masculum, immunda erit septem diebus juxta dies separationis menstruæ.

12:2 Speak to the children of Israel, and thou shalt say to them: If a woman having received seed shall bear a man child, she shall be unclean seven days, according to the days of separation of her flowers.

12:3 Et die octavo circumcidetur infantulus :

12:3 And on the eighth day the infant shall be circumcised:

12:4 ipsa vero triginta tribus diebus manebit in sanguine purificationis suæ. Omne sanctum non tanget, nec ingredietur in sanctuarium, donec impleantur dies purificationis suæ.

12:4 But she shall remain three and thirty days in the blood of her purification. She shall touch no holy thing: neither shall she enter into the sanctuary, until the days of her purification, be fulfilled.

12:5 Sin autem feminam pepererit, immunda erit duabus hebdomadibus juxta ritum fluxus menstrui, et sexaginta sex diebus manebit in sanguine purificationis suæ.

12:5 But if she shall bear a maid child, she shall be unclean two weeks, according to the custom of her monthly courses. And she shall remain in the blood of her purification sixty-six days.

12:6 Cumque expleti fuerint dies purificationis suæ, pro filio sive pro filia, deferet agnum anniculum in holocaustum, et pullum columbæ sive turturem pro peccato, ad ostium tabernaculi testimonii, et tradet sacerdoti,

12:6 And when the days of her purification are expired, for a son, or for a daughter, she shall bring to the door of the tabernacle of the testimony, a lamb of a year old for a holocaust, and a young pigeon or a turtle for sin: and shall deliver them to the priest.

12:7 qui offeret illa coram Domino, et orabit pro ea, et sic mundabitur a profluvio sanguinis sui : ista est lex parientis masculum aut feminam.

12:7 Who shall offer them before the Lord, and shall pray for her: and so she shall be cleansed from the issue of her blood. This is the law for her that beareth a man child or a maid child.

12:8 Quod si non invenerit manus ejus, nec potuerit offerre agnum, sumet duos turtures vel duos pullos columbarum, unum in holocaustum, et alterum pro peccato : orabitque pro ea sacerdos, et sic mundabitur.

12:8 And if her hand find not sufficiency, and she is not able to offer a lamb, she shall take two turtles, or two young pigeons, one for a holocaust, and another for sin: and the priest shall pray for her, and so she shall be cleansed.

Chapter 13

13:1 Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen, et Aaron, dicens :

13:1 And the Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying:

13:2 Homo, in cujus cute et carne ortus fuerit diversus color, sive pustula, aut quasi lucens quippiam, id est, plaga lepræ, adducetur ad Aaron sacerdotem, vel ad unum quemlibet filiorum ejus.

13:2 The man in whose skin or flesh shall arise a different colour or a blister, or as it were something shining, that is the stroke of the leprosy, shall be brought to Aaron the priest, or any or of his sons.

13:3 Qui cum viderit lepram in cute, et pilos in album mutatos colorem, ipsamque speciem lepræ humiliorem cute et carne reliqua : plaga lepræ est, et ad arbitrium ejus separabitur.

13:3 And if he see the leprosy in his skin, and the hair turned white and the place where the leprosy appears lower than the skin and the rest of the flesh: it is the stroke of the leprosy, and upon his judgment he shall be separated.

13:4 Sin autem lucens candor fuerit in cute, nec humilior carne reliqua, et pili coloris pristini, recludet eum sacerdos septem diebus :

13:4 But if there be a shining whiteness in the skin, and not lower than the other flesh, and the hair be of the former colour, the priest shall shut him up seven days.

13:5 et considerabit die septimo : et si quidem lepra ultra non creverit, nec transierit in cute priores terminos, rursum recludet eum septem diebus aliis.

13:5 And the seventh day he shall look on him: and if the leprosy be grown no farther, and hath not spread itself in the skin, he shall shut him up again other seven days.

13:6 Et die septimo contemplabitur : si obscurior fuerit lepra, et non creverit in cute, mundabit eum, quia scabies est : lavabitque homo vestimenta sua, et mundus erit.

13:6 And on the seventh day, he shall look on him. If the leprosy be somewhat obscure, and not spread in the skin, he shall declare him clean, because it is but a scab: and the man shall wash his clothes, and shall be clean.

13:7 Quod si postquam a sacerdote visus est, et redditus munditiæ, iterum lepra creverit : adducetur ad eum,

13:7 But, if the leprosy grow again, after he was seen by the priest and restored to cleanness, he shall be brought to him:

13:8 et immunditiæ condemnabitur.

13:8 And shall be condemned of uncleanness.

13:9 Plaga lepræ si fuerit in homine, adducetur ad sacerdotem,

13:9 If the stroke of the leprosy be in a man, he shall be brought to the priest:

13:10 et videbit eum. Cumque color albus in cute fuerit, et capillorum mutaverit aspectum, ipsa quoque caro viva apparuerit :

13:10 And he shall view him. And when there shall be a white colour in the skin, and it shall have changed the look of the hair, and the living flesh itself shall appear:

13:11 lepra vetustissima judicabitur, atque inolita cuti. Contaminabit itaque eum sacerdos, et non recludet, quia perspicuæ immunditiæ est.

13:11 It shall be judged an inveterate leprosy, and grown into the skin. The priest therefore shall declare him unclean: and shall not shut him up, because he is evidently unclean.

13:12 Sin autem effloruerit discurrens lepra in cute, et operuerit omnem cutem a capite usque ad pedes, quidquid sub aspectum oculorum cadit,

13:12 But if the leprosy spring out running about in the skin, and cover all the skin from the head to the feet, whatsoever falleth under the sight of the eyes:

13:13 considerabit eum sacerdos, et teneri lepra mundissima judicabit : eo quod omnis in candorem versa sit, et idcirco homo mundus erit.

13:13 The priest shall view him, and shall judge that the leprosy which he has is very clean: because it is all turned into whiteness, and therefore the man shall be clean.

13:14 Quando vero caro vivens in eo apparuerit,

13:14 But when the live flesh shall appear in him:

13:15 tunc sacerdotis judicio polluetur, et inter immundos reputabitur : caro enim viva, si lepra aspergitur, immunda est.

13:15 Then by the judgment of the priest he shall be defiled, and shall be reckoned among the unclean. For live flesh, if it be spotted with leprosy, is unclean.

13:16 Quod si rursum versa fuerit in alborem, et totum hominem operuerit,

13:16 And if again it be turned into whiteness, and cover all the man:

13:17 considerabit eum sacerdos, et mundum esse decernet.

13:17 The priest shall view him, and shall judge him to be clean.

13:18 Caro autem et cutis in qua ulcus natum est, et sanatum,

13:18 When also there has been an ulcer in the flesh and the skin, and it has been healed:

13:19 et in loco ulceris cicatrix alba apparuerit, sive subrufa, adducetur homo ad sacerdotem.

13:19 And in the place of the ulcer, there appeareth a white scar, or somewhat red, the man shall be brought to the priest.

13:20 Qui cum viderit locum lepræ humiliorem carne reliqua, et pilos versos in candorem, contaminabit eum : plaga enim lepræ orta est in ulcere.

13:20 And when he shall see the place of the leprosy lower than the other flesh, and the hair turned white: he shall declare him unclean, for the plague of leprosy is broken out in the ulcer.

13:21 Quod si pilus coloris est pristini, et cicatrix subobscura, et vicina carne non est humilior, recludet eum septem diebus :

13:21 But if the hair be of the former colour, and the scar somewhat obscure, and be not lower than the flesh that is near it: he shall shut him up seven days.

13:22 et si quidem creverit, adjudicabit eum lepræ ;

13:22 And if it spread, he shall judge him to have the leprosy:

13:23 sin autem steterit in loco suo, ulceris est cicatrix, et homo mundus erit.

13:23 But if it stay in its place, it is but the scar of an ulcer: and the man shall be clean.

13:24 Caro autem et cutis, quam ignis exusserit, et sanata albam sive rufam habuerit cicatricem,

13:24 The flesh also and skin that hath been burnt, and after it is healed hath a white or a red scar:

13:25 considerabit eam sacerdos : et ecce versa est in alborem, et locus ejus reliqua cute est humilior, contaminabit eum, quia plaga lepræ in cicatrice orta est.

13:25 The priest shall view it, and if he see it turned white, and the place thereof is lower than the other skin: he shall declare him unclean, because the evil of leprosy is broken out in the scar.

13:26 Quod si pilorum color non fuerit immutatus, nec humilior plaga carne reliqua, et ipsa lepræ species fuerit subobscura, recludet eum septem diebus,

13:26 But if the colour of the hair be not changed, nor the blemish lower than the other flesh, and the appearance of the leprosy be somewhat obscure: he shall shut him up seven days,

13:27 et die septimo contemplabitur : si creverit in cute lepra, contaminabit eum.

13:27 And on the seventh day he shall view him. If the leprosy be grown farther in the skin, he shall declare him unclean.

13:28 Sin autem in loco suo candor steterit non satis clarus, plaga combustionis est, et idcirco mundabitur, quia cicatrix est combusturæ.

13:28 But if the whiteness stay in its place, and be not very clear, it is the sore of a burning: and therefore he shall be cleansed, because it is only the scar of a burning.

13:29 Vir, sive mulier, in cujus capite vel barba germinaverit lepra, videbit eos sacerdos.

13:29 If the leprosy break out in the head or the beard of a man or woman, the priest shall see them,

13:30 Et si quidem humilior fuerit locus carne reliqua, et capillus flavus, solitoque subtilior, contaminabit eos, quia lepra capitis ac barbæ est.

13:30 And if the place be lower than the other flesh, and the hair yellow, and thinner than usual: he shall declare them unclean, because it is the leprosy of the head and the beard;

13:31 Sin autem viderit locum maculæ æqualem vicinæ carni, et capillum nigrum : recludet eum septem diebus,

13:31 But if he perceive the place of the spot is equal with the flesh that is near it, and the hair black: he shall shut him up seven days,

13:32 et die septimo intuebitur. Si non creverit macula, et capillus sui coloris est, et locus plagæ carni reliquæ æqualis :

13:32 And on the seventh day he shall look upon it. If the spot be not grown, and the hair keep its colour, and the place of the blemish be even with the other flesh:

13:33 radetur homo absque loco maculæ, et includetur septem diebus aliis.

13:33 The man shall be shaven all but the place of the spot: and he shall be shut up other seven days.

13:34 Si die septimo visa fuerit stetisse plaga in loco suo, nec humilior carne reliqua, mundabit eum : lotisque vestibus suis, mundus erit.

13:34 If on the seventh day the evil seem to have stayed in its place, and not lower than the other flesh, he shall cleanse him: and his clothes being washed he shall be clean.

13:35 Sin autem post emundationem rursus creverit macula in cute,

13:35 But if after his cleansing the spot spread again in the skin:

13:36 non quæret amplius utrum capillus in flavum colorem sit immutatus, quia aperte immundus est.

13:36 He shall seek no more whether the hair be turned yellow, because he is evidently unclean.

13:37 Porro si steterit macula, et capilli nigri fuerint, noverit hominem sanatum esse, et confidenter eum pronuntiet mundum.

13:37 But if the spot be stayed, and the hair be black, let him know that the man is healed: and let him confidently pronounce him clean.

13:38 Vir, sive mulier, in cujus cute candor apparuerit,

13:38 If a whiteness appear in the skin of a man or a woman,

13:39 intuebitur eos sacerdos. Si deprehenderit subobscurum alborem lucere in cute, sciat non esse lepram, sed maculam coloris candidi, et hominem mundum.

13:39 The priest shall view them. If he find that a darkish whiteness shineth in the skin, let him know that it is not the leprosy, but a white blemish, and that the man is clean.

13:40 Vir, de cujus capite capilli fluunt, calvus et mundus est :

13:40 The man whose hair falleth off from his head, he is bald and clean:

13:41 et si a fronte ceciderint pili, recalvaster et mundus est.

13:41 And if the hair fall from his forehead, he is bald before and clean.

13:42 Sin autem in calvitio sive in recalvatione albus vel rufus color fuerit exortus,

13:42 But if in the bald head or in the bald forehead there be risen a white or reddish colour:

13:43 et hoc sacerdos viderit, condemnabit eum haud dubiæ lepræ, quæ orta est in calvitio.

13:43 And the priest perceive this, he shall condemn him undoubtedly of leprosy which is risen in the bald part.

13:44 Quicumque ergo maculatus fuerit lepra, et separatus est ad arbitrium sacerdotis,

13:44 Now whosoever shall be defiled with the leprosy, and is separated by the judgment of the priest:

13:45 habebit vestimenta dissuta, caput nudum, os veste contectum, contaminatum ac sordidum se clamabit.

13:45 Shall have his clothes hanging loose, his head bare, his mouth covered with a cloth: and he shall cry out that he is defiled and unclean.

13:46 Omni tempore quo leprosus est et immundus, solus habitabit extra castra.

13:46 All the time that he is a leper and unclean he shall dwell alone without the camp.

13:47 Vestis lanea sive linea, quæ lepram habuerit,

13:47 A woollen or linen garment that shall have the leprosy

13:48 in stamine atque subtegmine, aut certe pellis, vel quidquid ex pelle confectum est,

13:48 In the warp, and the woof: or skin, or whatsoever is made of a skin:

13:49 si alba vel rufa macula fuerit infecta, lepra reputabitur, ostendeturque sacerdoti :

13:49 If it be infected with a white or red spot, it shall be accounted the leprosy, and shall be shewn to the priest.

13:50 qui consideratam recludet septem diebus :

13:50 And he shall look upon it and shall shut it up seven days.

13:51 et die septimo rursus aspiciens, si deprehenderit crevisse, lepra perseverans est : pollutum judicabit vestimentum, et omne in quo fuerit inventa :

13:51 And on the seventh day when he looketh on it again, if he find that it is grown, it is a fixed leprosy. He shall judge the garment unclean, and every thing wherein it shall be found.

13:52 et idcirco comburetur flammis.

13:52 And therefore it shall be burnt with fire.

13:53 Quod si eam viderit non crevisse,

13:53 But if he see that it is not grown,

13:54 præcipiet, et lavabunt id in quo lepra est, recludetque illud septem diebus aliis.

13:54 He shall give orders, and they shall wash that part wherein the leprosy is: and he shall shut it up other seven days.

13:55 Et cum viderit faciem quidem pristinam non reversam, nec tamen crevisse lepram, immundum judicabit, et igne comburet, eo quod infusa sit in superficie vestimenti, vel per totum, lepra.

13:55 And when he shall see that the former colour is not returned, nor yet the leprosy spread, he shall judge it unclean: and shall burn it with fire, for the leprosy has taken hold of the outside of the garment, or through the whole.

13:56 Sin autem obscurior fuerit locus lepræ, postquam vestis est lota, abrumpet eum, et a solido dividet.

13:56 But if the place of the leprosy be somewhat dark, after the garment is washed, he shall tear it off, and divide it from that which is sound.

13:57 Quod si ultra apparuerit in his locis, quæ prius immaculata erant, lepra volatilis et vaga, debet igne comburi.

13:57 And if after this there appear in those places that before were without spot, a flying and wandering leprosy: it must be burnt with fire.

13:58 Si cessaverit, lavabit aqua ea, quæ pura sunt, secundo, et munda erunt.

13:58 If it cease, he shall wash with water the parts that are pure, the second time: and they shall be clean.

13:59 Ista est lex lepræ vestimenti lanei et linei, staminis, atque subtegminis, omnisque supellectilis pelliceæ, quomodo mundari debeat, vel contaminari.

13:59 This is the law touching the leprosy of any woollen or linen garment, either in the warp or woof, or any thing of skins: how it ought to be cleaned, or pronounced unclean.

Chapter 14

14:1 Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen, dicens :

14:1 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

14:2 Hic est ritus leprosi, quando mundandus est. Adducetur ad sacerdotem :

14:2 This is the rite of a leper, when he is to be cleansed. He shall be brought to the priest:

14:3 qui egressus de castris, cum invenerit lepram esse mundatam,

14:3 Who going out of the camp, when he shall find that the leprosy is cleansed,

14:4 præcipiet ei, qui purificatur, ut offerat duos passeres vivos pro se, quibus vesci licitum est, et lignum cedrinum, vermiculumque et hyssopum.

14:4 Shall command him that is to be purified, to offer for himself two living sparrows, which it is lawful to eat, and cedar wood, and scarlet, and hyssop.

14:5 Et unum ex passeribus immolari jubebit in vase fictili super aquas viventes :

14:5 And he shall command one of the sparrows to be immolated in an earthen vessel over living waters.

14:6 alium autem vivum cum ligno cedrino, et cocco et hyssopo, tinget in sanguine passeris immolati,

14:6 But the other that is alive, he shall dip, with the cedar wood, and the scarlet and the hyssop, in the blood of the sparrow that is immolated:

14:7 quo asperget illum, qui mundandus est, septies, ut jure purgetur : et dimittet passerem vivum, ut in agrum avolet.

14:7 Wherewith he shall sprinkle him that is to be cleansed seven times, that he may be rightly purified. And he shall let go the living sparrow, that it may fly into the field.

14:8 Cumque laverit homo vestimenta sua, radet omnes pilos corporis, et lavabitur aqua : purificatusque ingredietur castra, ita dumtaxat ut maneat extra tabernaculum suum septem diebus,

14:8 And when the man hath washed his clothes, he shall shave all the hair of his body, and shall be washed with water: and being purified he shall enter into the camp, yet so that he tarry without his own tent seven days.

14:9 et die septimo radet capillos capitis, barbamque et supercilia, ac totius corporis pilos. Et lotis rursum vestibus et corpore,

14:9 And on the seventh day he shall shave the hair of his head, and his beard and his eyebrows, and the hair of all his body. And having washed again his clothes, and his body,

14:10 die octavo assumet duos agnos immaculatos, et ovem anniculam absque macula, et tres decimas similæ in sacrificium, quæ conspersa sit oleo, et seorsum olei sextarium.

14:10 On the eighth day, he shall take two lambs without blemish, and an ewe of a year old without blemish, and three tenths of flour tempered with oil for a sacrifice, and a sextary of oil apart.

14:11 Cumque sacerdos purificans hominem, statuerit eum, et hæc omnia coram Domino in ostio tabernaculi testimonii,

14:11 And when the priest that purifieth the man, hath presented him, and all these things before the Lord, at the door of the tabernacle of the testimony:

14:12 tollet agnum et offeret eum pro delicto, oleique sextarium : et oblatis ante Dominum omnibus,

14:12 He shall take a lamb, and offer it for a trespass offering with the sextary of oil. And having offered all before the Lord,

14:13 immolabit agnum, ubi solet immolari hostia pro peccato, et holocaustum, id est, in loco sancto. Sicut enim pro peccato, ita et pro delicto ad sacerdotem pertinet hostia : Sancta sanctorum est.

14:13 He shall immolate the lamb, where the victim for sin is wont to be immolated, and the holocaust, that is, in the holy place. For as that which is for sin, so also the victim for a trespass offering pertaineth to the priest: it is holy of holies.

14:14 Assumensque sacerdos de sanguine hostiæ, quæ immolata est pro delicto, ponet super extremum auriculæ dextræ ejus qui mundatur, et super pollices manus dextræ et pedis :

14:14 And the priest taking of the blood of the victim that was immolated for trespass, shall put it upon the tip of the right ear of him that is cleansed, and upon the thumb of his right hand and the great toe of his right foot.

14:15 et de olei sextario mittet in manum suam sinistram,

14:15 And he shall pour of the sextary of oil into his own left hand,

14:16 tingetque digitum dextrum in eo, et asperget coram Domino septies.

14:16 And shall dip his right finger in it, and sprinkle it before the Lord seven times.

14:17 Quod autem reliquum est olei in læva manu, fundet super extremum auriculæ dextræ ejus qui mundatur, et super pollices manus ac pedis dextri, et super sanguinem qui effusus est pro delicto,

14:17 And the rest of the oil in his left hand, he shall pour upon the tip of the right ear of him that is cleansed, and upon the thumb of his right hand and the great toe of his right foot, and upon the blood that was shed for trespass:

14:18 et super caput ejus.

14:18 And upon his head.

14:19 Rogabitque pro eo coram Domino, et faciet sacrificium pro peccato : tunc immolabit holocaustum,

14:19 And he shall pray for him before the Lord, and shall offer the sacrifice for sin. Then shall he immolate the holocaust.

14:20 et ponet illud in altari cum libamentis suis, et homo rite mundabitur.

14:20 And put it on the altar with the libations thereof: and the man shall be rightly cleansed.

14:21 Quod si pauper est, et non potest manus ejus invenire quæ dicta sunt pro delicto, assumet agnum ad oblationem, ut roget pro eo sacerdos, decimamque partem similæ conspersæ oleo in sacrificium, et olei sextarium,

14:21 But if he be poor, and his hand cannot find the things aforesaid: he shall take a lamb for an offering for trespass, that the priest may pray for him, and a tenth part of flour tempered with oil for a sacrifice, and a sextary of oil:

14:22 duosque turtures sive duos pullos columbæ, quorum unus sit pro peccato, et alter in holocaustum :

14:22 And two turtles or two young pigeons, of which one may be for sin, and the other for a holocaust.

14:23 offeretque ea die octavo purificationis suæ sacerdoti, ad ostium tabernaculi testimonii coram Domino.

14:23 And he shall offer them on the eighth day of his purification to the priest, at the door of the tabernacle of the testimony before the Lord.

14:24 Qui suscipiens agnum pro delicto et sextarium olei, levabit simul :

14:24 And the priest receiving the lamb for trespass, and the sextary of oil, shall elevate them together.

14:25 immolatoque agno, de sanguine ejus ponet super extremum auriculæ dextræ illius qui mundatur, et super pollices manus ejus ac pedis dextri :

14:25 And the lamb being immolated, he shall put of the blood thereof upon the tip of the right ear of him that is cleansed, and upon the thumb of his right hand, and the great toe of his right foot.

14:26 olei vero partem mittet in manum suam sinistram,

14:26 But he shall pour part of the oil into his own left hand,

14:27 in quo tingens digitum dextræ manus asperget septies coram Domino :

14:27 And dipping the finger of his right hand in it, he shall sprinkle it seven times before the Lord.

14:28 tangetque extremum dextræ auriculæ illius qui mundatur, et pollices manus ac pedis dextri, in loco sanguinis qui effusus est pro delicto :

14:28 And he shall touch the tip of the right ear of him that is cleansed, and the thumb of his right hand and the great toe of his right foot, in the place of the blood that was shed for trespass.

14:29 reliquam autem partem olei, quæ est in sinistra manu, mittet super caput purificati, ut placet pro eo Dominum :

14:29 And the other part of the oil that is in his left hand, he shall pour upon the head of the purified person, that he may appease the Lord for him.

14:30 et turturem sive pullum columbæ offeret,

14:30 And he shall offer a turtle, or young pigeon:

14:31 unum pro delicto, et alterum in holocaustum cum libamentis suis.

14:31 One for trespass, and the other for a holocaust, with their libations.

14:32 Hoc est sacrificium leprosi, qui habere non potest omnia in emundationem sui.

14:32 This is the sacrifice of a leper, that is not able to have all things that appertain to his cleansing.

14:33 Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen et Aaron, dicens :

14:33 And the Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying:

14:34 Cum ingressi fueritis terram Chanaan, quam ego dabo vobis in possessionem, si fuerit plaga lepræ in ædibus,

14:34 When you shall come into the land of Chanaan, which I will give you for a possession, if there be the plague or leprosy in a house:

14:35 ibit cujus est domus, nuntians sacerdoti, et dicet : Quasi plaga lepræ videtur mihi esse in domo mea.

14:35 He whose house it is, shall go and tell the priest, saying: It seemeth to me, that there is the plague of leprosy in my house,

14:36 At ille præcipiet ut efferant universa de domo, priusquam ingrediatur eam, et videat utrum leprosa sit, ne immunda fiant omnia quæ in domo sunt. Intrabitque postea ut consideret lepram domus :

14:36 And he shall command, that they carry forth all things out of the house, before he go into it, and see whether it have the leprosy, let all things become unclean that are in the house. And afterwards he shall go in to view the leprosy of the house.

14:37 et cum viderit in parietibus illius quasi valliculas pallore sive rubore deformes, et humiliores superficie reliqua,

14:37 And if he see in the walls thereof as it were little dints, disfigured with paleness or redness, and lower than all he rest:

14:38 egredietur ostium domus, et statim claudet illam septem diebus.

14:38 He shall go out of the door of the house, and forthwith shut it up seven days,

14:39 Reversusque die septimo, considerabit eam : si invenerit crevisse lepram,

14:39 And returning on the seventh day, he shall look upon it. If he find that the leprosy is spread,

14:40 jubebit erui lapides in quibus lepra est, et projici eos extra civitatem in locum immundum :

14:40 He shall command, that the stones wherein the leprosy is, be taken out, and cast without the city into an unclean place:

14:41 domum autem ipsam radi intrinsecus per circuitum, et spargi pulverem rasuræ extra urbem in locum immundum,

14:41 And that the house be scraped on the inside round about, and the dust of the scrapings be scattered without the city into an unclean place:

14:42 lapidesque alios reponi pro his qui ablati fuerint, et luto alio liniri domum.

14:42 And that other stones be laid in the place of them that were taken away, and the house be plastered with other mortar.

14:43 Sin autem postquam eruti sunt lapides, et pulvis erasus, et alia terra lita,

14:43 But if after the stones be taken out, and the dust scraped off, and it be plastered with other earth.

14:44 ingressus sacerdos viderit reversam lepram, et parietes respersos maculis, lepra est perseverans, et immunda domus :

14:44 The priest going in perceive that the leprosy is returned, and the walls full of spots, it is a lasting leprosy, and the house is unclean.

14:45 quam statim destruent, et lapides ejus ac ligna, atque universum pulverem projicient extra oppidum in locum immundum.

14:45 And they shall destroy it forthwith, and shall cast the stones and timber thereof, and all the dust without the town into an unclean place.

14:46 Qui intraverit domum quando clausa est, immundus erit usque ad vesperum :

14:46 He that entereth into the house when it is shut, shall be unclean until evening,

14:47 et qui dormierit in ea, et comederit quippiam, lavabit vestimenta sua.

14:47 And he that sleepeth in it, and eateth any thing, shall wash his clothes.

14:48 Quod si introiens sacerdos viderit lepram non crevisse in domo, postquam denuo lita fuerit, purificabit eam reddita sanitate :

14:48 But if the priest going in perceive that the leprosy is not spread in the house, after it was plastered again, he shall purify it, it being cured.

14:49 et in purificationem ejus sumet duos passeres, lignumque cedrinum, et vermiculum atque hyssopum :

14:49 And for the purification thereof he shall take two sparrows, and cedar wood, and scarlet, and hyssop.

14:50 et immolato uno passere in vase fictili super aquas vivas,

14:50 And having immolated one sparrow in an earthen vessel, over living waters,

14:51 tollet lignum cedrinum, et hyssopum, et coccum, et passerem vivum, et tinget omnia in sanguine passeris immolati, atque in aquis viventibus, et asperget domum septies,

14:51 He shall take the cedar wood, and the hyssop, and the scarlet, and the living sparrow, and shall dip all in the blood of the sparrow that is immolated, and in the living water: and he shall sprinkle the house seven times.

14:52 purificabitque eam tam in sanguine passeris quam in aquis viventibus, et in passere vivo, lignoque cedrino et hyssopo atque vermiculo.

14:52 And shall purify it as well with the blood of the sparrow, as with the living water, and with the living sparrow, and with the cedar wood, and the hyssop, and the scarlet.

14:53 Cumque dimiserit passerem avolare in agrum libere, orabit pro domo, et jure mundabitur.

14:53 And when he hath let go the sparrow to fly freely away into the field, he shall pray for the house: and it shall be rightly cleansed.

14:54 Ista est lex omnis lepræ et percussuræ,

14:54 This is the law of every kind of leprosy and stroke.

14:55 lepræ vestium et domorum,

14:55 Of the leprosy of garments and houses,

14:56 cicatricis et erumpentium papularum, lucentis maculæ, et in varias species, coloribus immutatis,

14:56 Of a scar and of blisters breaking out of a shining spot, and when the colours are diversely changed:

14:57 ut possit sciri quo tempore mundum quid, vel immundum sit.

14:57 That it may be known when a thing is clean or unclean.

Chapter 15

15:1 Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen et Aaron, dicens :

15:1 And the Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying:

15:2 Loquimini filiis Israël, et dicite eis : Vir, qui patitur fluxum seminis, immundus erit.

15:2 Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them: The man that hath an issue of seed, shall be unclean.

15:3 Et tunc judicabitur huic vitio subjacere, cum per singula momenta adhæserit carni ejus, atque concreverit fœdus humor.

15:3 And then shall he be judged subject to this evil, when a filthy humour, at every moment, cleaveth to his flesh, and gathereth there.

15:4 Omne stratum, in quo dormierit, immundum erit, et ubicumque sederit.

15:4 Every bed on which he sleepeth, shall be unclean, and every place on which he sitteth.

15:5 Si quis hominum tetigerit lectum ejus, lavabit vestimenta sua, et ipse lotus aqua, immundus erit usque ad vesperum.

15:5 If any man touch his bed, he shall wash his clothes and being washed with water, he shall be unclean until the evening.

15:6 Si sederit ubi ille sederat, et ipse lavabit vestimenta sua : et lotus aqua, immundus erit usque ad vesperum.

15:6 If a man sit where that man hath sitten, he also shall wash his clothes: and being washed with water, shall be unclean until the evening.

15:7 Qui tetigerit carnem ejus, lavabit vestimenta sua : et ipse lotus aqua, immundus erit usque ad vesperum.

15:7 He that toucheth his flesh, shall wash his clothes: and being himself washed with water shall be unclean until the evening.

15:8 Si salivam hujuscemodi homo jecerit super eum qui mundus est, lavabit vestimenta sua : et lotus aqua, immundus erit usque ad vesperum.

15:8 If such a man cast his spittle upon him that is clean, he shall wash his clothes: and being washed with water, he shall be unclean until the evening.

15:9 Sagma, super quo sederit, immundum erit :

15:9 The saddle on which he hath sitten shall be unclean.

15:10 et quidquid sub eo fuerit, qui fluxum seminis patitur, pollutum erit usque ad vesperum. Qui portaverit horum aliquid, lavabit vestimenta sua : et ipse lotus aqua, immundus erit usque ad vesperum.

15:10 And whatsoever has been under him that hath the issue of seed, shall be unclean until the evening. He that carrieth any of these things, shall wash his clothes: and being washed with water, he shall be unclean until the evening.

15:11 Omnis, quem tetigerit qui talis est, non lotis ante manibus, lavabit vestimenta sua, et lotus aqua, immundus erit usque ad vesperum.

15:11 Every person whom such a one shall touch, not having washed his hands before, shall wash his clothes: and being washed with water, shall be unclean until the evening.

15:12 Vas fictile quod tetigerit confringetur : vas autem ligneum lavabitur aqua.

15:12 If he touch a vessel of earth, it shall be broken: but if a vessel of wood, it shall be washed with water.

15:13 Si sanatus fuerit qui hujuscemodi sustinet passionem, numerabit septem dies post emundationem sui, et lotis vestibus et toto corpore in aquis viventibus, erit mundus.

15:13 If he who suffereth this disease be healed, he shall number seven days after his cleansing: and having washed his clothes, and all his body in living water, he shall be clean.

15:14 Die autem octavo sumet duos turtures, aut duos pullos columbæ, et veniet in conspectum Domini ad ostium tabernaculi testimonii, dabitque eos sacerdoti :

15:14 And on the eighth day he shall take two turtles, or two young pigeons, and he shall come before the Lord, to the door of the tabernacle of the testimony, and shall give them to the priest.

15:15 qui faciet unum pro peccato et alterum in holocaustum : rogabitque pro eo coram Domino, ut emundetur a fluxi seminis sui.

15:15 Who shall offer one for sin, and the other for a holocaust: and he shall pray for him before the Lord, that he may be cleansed of the issue of his seed.

15:16 Vir de quo egreditur semen coitus, lavabit aqua omne corpus suum : et immundus erit usque ad vesperum.

15:16 The man from whom the seed of copulation goeth out, shall wash all his body with water: and he shall be unclean until the evening.

15:17 Vestem et pellem, quam habuerit, lavabit aqua, et immunda erit usque ad vesperum.

15:17 The garment or skin that he weareth, he shall wash with water: and it shall be unclean until the evening.

15:18 Mulier, cum qua coierit, lavabitur aqua, et immunda erit usque ad vesperum.

15:18 The woman, with whom he copulateth, shall be washed with water: and shall be unclean until the evening.

15:19 Mulier, quæ redeunte mense patitur fluxum sanguinis, septem diebus separabitur.

15:19 The woman, who at the return of the month, hath her issue of blood, shall be separated seven days.

15:20 Omnis qui tetigerit eam, immundus erit usque ad vesperum :

15:20 Every one that toucheth her, shall be unclean until the evening.

15:21 et in quo dormierit vel sederit diebus separationis suæ, polluetur.

15:21 And every thing that she sleepeth on, or that she sitteth on in the days of her separation, shall be defiled.

15:22 Qui tetigerit lectum ejus, lavabit vestimenta sua : et ipse lotus aqua, immundus erit usque ad vesperum.

15:22 He that toucheth her bed shall wash his clothes: and being himself washed with water, shall be unclean until the evening.

15:23 Omne vas, super quo illa sederit, quisquis attigerit, lavabit vestimenta sua : et ipse lotus aqua, pollutus erit usque ad vesperum.

15:23 Whosoever shall touch any vessel on which she sitteth, shall wash his clothes: and himself being washed with water, shall be defiled until the evening.

15:24 Si coierit cum ea vir tempore sanguinis menstrualis, immundus erit septem diebus : et omne stratum, in quo dormierit, polluetur.

15:24 If a man copulateth with her in the time of her flowers, he shall be unclean seven days: and every bed on which he shall sleep, shall be defiled.

15:25 Mulier, quæ patitur multis diebus fluxum sanguinis non in tempore menstruali, vel quæ post menstruum sanguinem fluere non cessat, quamdiu subjacet huic passioni, immunda erit quasi sit in tempore menstruo.

15:25 The woman that hath still issue of blood many days out of her ordinary time, or that ceaseth not to flow after the monthly courses, as long as she is subject to this disease, shall be unclean, in the same manner as if she were in her flowers.

15:26 Omne stratum, in quo dormierit, et vas in quo sederit, pollutum erit.

15:26 Every bed on which she sleepeth, and every vessel on which she sitteth, shall be defiled.

15:27 Quicumque tetigerit ea, lavabit vestimenta sua : et ipse lotus aqua, immundus erit usque ad vesperam.

15:27 Whosoever toucheth them shall wash his clothes: and himself being washed with water, shall be unclean until the evening.

15:28 Si steterit sanguis, et fluere cessaverit, numerabit septem dies purificationis suæ :

15:28 If the blood stop and cease to run, she shall count seven days of her purification:

15:29 et die octavo offeret pro se sacerdoti duos turtures, aut duos pullos columbarum, ad ostium tabernaculi testimonii :

15:29 And on the eighth day she shall offer for herself to the priest, two turtles, or two young pigeons, at the door of the tabernacle of the testimony:

15:30 qui unum faciet pro peccato, et alterum in holocaustum, rogabitque pro ea coram Domino, et pro fluxu immunditiæ ejus.

15:30 And he shall offer one for sin, and the other for a holocaust, and he shall pray for her before the Lord, and for the issue of her uncleanness.

15:31 Docebitis ergo filios Israël ut caveant immunditiam, et non moriantur in sordibus suis, cum polluerint tabernaculum meum quod est inter eos.

15:31 You shall teach therefore the children of Israel to take heed of uncleanness, that they may not die in their filth, when they shall have defiled my tabernacle that is among them.

15:32 Ista est lex ejus, qui patitur fluxum seminis, et qui polluitur coitu,

15:32 This is the law of him that hath the issue of seed, and that is defiled by copulation.

15:33 et quæ menstruis temporibus separatur, vel quæ jugi fluit sanguine, et hominis qui dormierit cum ea.

15:33 And of the woman that is separated in her monthly times, or that hath a continual issue of blood, and of the man that sleepeth with her.

Chapter 16

16:1 Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen post mortem duorum filiorum Aaron, quando offerentes ignem alienum interfecti sunt :

16:1 And the Lord spoke to Moses, after the death of the two sons of Aaron when they were slain upon their offering strange fire:

16:2 et præcepit ei, dicens : Loquere ad Aaron fratrem tuum, ne omni tempore ingrediatur sanctuarium, quod est intra velum coram propitiatorio quo tegitur arca, ut non moriatur (quia in nube apparebo super oraculum),

16:2 And he commanded him, saying: Speak to Aaron thy brother, that he enter not at all into the sanctuary, which is within the veil before the propitiatory, with which the ark is covered, lest he die, (for I will appear in a cloud over the oracle),

16:3 nisi hæc ante fecerit : vitulum pro peccato offeret, et arietem in holocaustum.

16:3 Unless he first do these things. He shall offer a calf for sin, and a ram for a holocaust.

16:4 Tunica linea vestietur, feminalibus lineis verenda celabit : accingetur zona linea, cidarim lineam imponet capiti : hæc enim vestimenta sunt sancta : quibus cunctis, cum lotus fuerit, induetur.

16:4 He shall be vested with a linen tunick: he shall cover his nakedness with linen breeches: he shall be girded with a linen girdle, and he shall put a linen mitre upon his head. For these are holy vestments: all which he shall put on, after he is washed.

16:5 Suscipietque ab universa multitudine filiorum Israël duos hircos pro peccato, et unum arietem in holocaustum.

16:5 And he shall receive from the whole multitude of the children of Israel two buck goats for sin, and one ram for a holocaust.

16:6 Cumque obtulerit vitulum, et oraverit pro se et pro domo sua,

16:6 And when he hath offered the cattle and prayed for himself and for his own house:

16:7 duos hircos stare faciet coram Domino in ostio tabernaculi testimonii :

16:7 He shall make the two buck goats to stand before the Lord in the door of the tabernacle of the testimony.

16:8 mittensque super utrumque sortem, unam Domino, alteram capro emissario :

16:8 And casting lots upon them both, one to be offered to the Lord, and the other to be the emissary goat:

16:9 cujus exierit sors Domino, offeret illum pro peccato :

16:9 That whose lot fell to be offered to the Lord, he shall offer for sin.

16:10 cujus autem in caprum emissarium, statuet eum vivum coram Domino, ut fundat preces super eo, et emittat eum in solitudinem.

16:10 But that whose lot was to be the emissary goat, he shall present before the Lord, that he may pour prayers upon him, and let him go into the wilderness.

16:11 His rite celebratis, offeret vitulum, et rogans pro se, et pro domo sua, immolabit eum :

16:11 After these things are duly celebrated, he shall offer the calf: and praying for himself and for his own house, he shall immolate it.

16:12 assumptoque thuribulo, quod de prunis altaris impleverit, et hauriens manu compositum thymiama in incensum, ultra velum intrabit in sancta :

16:12 And taking the censer, which he hath filled with the burning coals of the altar, and taking up with his hands the compounded perfume for incense, he shall go in within the veil into the holy place:

16:13 ut, positis super ignem aromatibus, nebula eorum et vapor operiat oraculum quod est supra testimonium, et non moriatur.

16:13 That when the perfumes are put upon the fire, the cloud and vapour thereof may cover the oracle, which is over the testimony, and he may not die.

16:14 Tollet quoque de sanguine vituli, et asperget digito septies contra propitiatorium ad orientem.

16:14 He shall take also of the blood of the calf, and sprinkle with his finger seven times towards the propitiatory to the east.

16:15 Cumque mactaverit hircum pro peccato populi, inferet sanguinem ejus intra velum, sicut præceptum est de sanguine vituli, ut aspergat e regione oraculi,

16:15 And when he hath killed the buck goat for the sin of the people, he shall carry in the blood thereof within the veil, as he was commanded to do with the blood of the calf, that he may sprinkle it over against the oracle:

16:16 et expiet sanctuarium ab immunditiis filiorum Israël, et a prævaricationibus eorum, cunctisque peccatis. Juxta hunc ritum faciet tabernaculo testimonii, quod fixum est inter eos, in medio sordium habitationis eorum.

16:16 And may expiate the sanctuary from the uncleanness of the children of Israel, and from their transgressions, and all their sins. According to this rite shall he do to the tabernacle of the testimony, which is fixed among them in the midst of the filth of their habitation.

16:17 Nullus hominum sit in tabernaculo, quando pontifex sanctuarium ingreditur, ut roget pro se, et pro domo sua, et pro universo cœtu Israël, donec egrediatur.

16:17 Let no man be in the tabernacle when the high priest goeth into the sanctuary, to pray for himself and his house, and for the whole congregation of Israel, until he come out.

16:18 Cum autem exierit ad altare quod coram Domino est, oret pro se, et sumptum sanguinem vituli atque hirci fundat super cornua ejus per gyrum :

16:18 And when he is come out to the altar that is before the Lord, let him pray for himself: and taking the blood of the calf, and of the buck goat, let him pour it upon the horns thereof round about.

16:19 aspergensque digito septies, expiet, et sanctificet illud ab immunditiis filiorum Israël.

16:19 And sprinkling with his finger seven times, let him expiate, and sanctify it from the uncleanness of the children of Israel.

16:20 Postquam emundaverit sanctuarium, et tabernaculum, et altare, tunc offerat hircum viventem :

16:20 After he hath cleaned the sanctuary, and the tabernacle, and the altar, then let him offer the living goat.

16:21 et posita utraque manu super caput ejus, confiteatur omnes iniquitates filiorum Israël, et universa delicta atque peccata eorum : quæ imprecans capiti ejus, emittet illum per hominem paratum, in desertum.

16:21 And putting both hands upon his head, let him confess all the iniquities of the children of Israel, and all their offences and sins. And praying that they may light on its head, he shall turn him out by a man ready for it, into the desert.

16:22 Cumque portaverit hircus omnes iniquitates eorum in terram solitariam, et dimissus fuerit in deserto,

16:22 And when the goat hath carried all their iniquities into an uninhabited land, and shall be let go into the desert:

16:23 revertetur Aaron in tabernaculum testimonii, et depositis vestibus, quibus prius indutus erat, cum intraret sanctuarium, relictisque ibi,

16:23 Aaron shall return into the tabernacle of the testimony, and putting off the vestments, which he had on him before when he entered into the sanctuary, and leaving them there,

16:24 lavabit carnem suam in loco sancto, indueturque vestibus suis. Et postquam egressus obtulerit holocaustum suum, ac plebis, rogabit tam pro se quam pro populo :

16:24 He shall wash his flesh in the holy place, and shall put on his own garments. And after that he is come out and hath offered his own holocaust, and that of the people, he shall pray both for himself, and for the people.

16:25 et adipem, qui oblatus est pro peccatis, adolebit super altare.

16:25 And the fat that is offered for sins, he shall burn on the altar.

16:26 Ille vero, qui dimiserit caprum emissarium, lavabit vestimenta sua, et corpus aqua, et sic ingredietur in castra.

16:26 But he that hath let go the emissary goat, shall wash his clothes, and his body with water, and so shall enter into the camp.

16:27 Vitulum autem, et hircum, qui pro peccato fuerant immolati, et quorum sanguis illatus est in sanctuarium, ut expiatio compleretur, asportabunt foras castra, et comburent igni tam pelles quam carnes eorum, ac fimum :

16:27 But the calf and the buck goat, that were sacrificed for sin, and whose blood was carried into the sanctuary, to accomplish the atonement, they shall carry forth without the camp, and shall burn with fire: their skins and their flesh, and their dung.

16:28 et quicumque combusserit ea, lavabit vestimenta sua et carnem aqua, et sic ingredietur in castra.

16:28 And whosoever burneth them shall wash his clothes, and flesh with water: and so shall enter into the camp.

16:29 Eritque vobis hoc legitimum sempiternum : mense septimo, decima die mensis, affligetis animas vestras, nullumque opus facietis, sive indigena, sive advena qui peregrinatur inter vos.

16:29 And this shall be to you an everlasting ordinance. The seventh month, the tenth day of the month, you shall afflict your souls, and shall do no work, whether it be one of your own country, or a stranger that sojourneth among you.

16:30 In hac die expiatio erit vestri, atque mundatio ab omnibus peccatis vestris : coram Domino mundabimini.

16:30 Upon this day shall be the expiation for you, and the cleansing from all your sins. You shall be cleansed before the Lord.

16:31 Sabbatum enim requietionis est, et affligetis animas vestras religione perpetua.

16:31 For it is a sabbath of rest: and you shall afflict your souls by a perpetual religion.

16:32 Expiabit autem sacerdos, qui unctus fuerit, et cujus manus initiatæ sunt ut sacerdotio fungatur pro patre suo : indueturque stola linea et vestibus sanctis,

16:32 And the priest that is anointed, and whose hands are consecrated to do the office of the priesthood in his father's stead, shall make atonement. And he shall be vested with the linen robe and the holy vestments.

16:33 et expiabit sanctuarium et tabernaculum testimonii atque altare, sacerdotes quoque et universum populum.

16:33 And he shall expiate the sanctuary and the tabernacle of the testimony and the altar: the priest also and all the people.

16:34 Eritque vobis hoc legitimum sempiternum, ut oretis pro filiis Israël, et pro cunctis peccatis eorum semel in anno. Fecit igitur sicut præceperat Dominus Moysi.

16:34 And this shall be an ordinance for ever, that you pray for the children of Israel, and for all their sins once a year. He did therefore as the Lord had commanded Moses.

Chapter 17

17:1 Et locutus est Dominus ad Moysen, dicens :

17:1 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

17:2 Loquere Aaron et filiis ejus, et cunctis filiis Israël, dicens ad eos : Iste est sermo quem mandavit Dominus, dicens :

17:2 Speak to Aaron and his sons, and to all the children of Israel, saying to them: This is the word, which the Lord hath commanded, saying:

17:3 Homo quilibet de domo Israël, si occiderit bovem aut ovem, sive capram, in castris vel extra castra,

17:3 Any man whosoever of the house of Israel, if he kill an ox, or a sheep, or a goat in the camp, or without the camp,

17:4 et non obtulerit ad ostium tabernaculi oblationem Domino, sanguinis reus erit : quasi si sanguinem fuderit, sic peribit de medio populi sui.

17:4 And offer it not at the door of the tabernacle an oblation to the Lord, shall be guilty of blood. As if he had shed blood, so shall he perish from the midst of his people.

17:5 Ideo sacerdoti offerre debent filii Israël hostias suas, quas occident in agro, ut sanctificentur Domino ante ostium tabernaculi testimonii, et immolent eas hostias pacificas Domino.

17:5 Therefore the children of Israel shall bring to the priest their victims, which they kill in the field, that they may be sanctified to the Lord before the door of the tabernacle of the testimony: and they may sacrifice them for peace offerings to the Lord.

17:6 Fundetque sacerdos sanguinem super altare Domini ad ostium tabernaculi testimonii, et adolebit adipem in odorem suavitatis Domino :

17:6 And the priest shall pour the blood upon the altar of the Lord, at the door of the tabernacle of the testimony: and shall burn the fat for a sweet odour to the Lord.

17:7 et nequaquam ultra immolabunt hostias suas dæmonibus, cum quibus fornicati sunt. Legitimum sempiternum erit illis et posteris eorum.

17:7 And they shall no more sacrifice their victims to devils, with whom they have committed fornication. It shall be an ordinance for ever to them and to their posterity.

17:8 Et ad ipsos dices : Homo de domo Israël, et de advenis qui peregrinantur apud vos, qui obtulerit holocaustum sive victimam,

17:8 And thou shalt say to them: The man of the house of Israel, and of the strangers who sojourn among you, that offereth a holocaust or a victim,

17:9 et ad ostium tabernaculi testimonii non adduxerit eam, ut offeratur Domino, interibit de populo suo.

17:9 And bringeth it not to the door of the tabernacle of the testimony, that it may be offered to the Lord, shall perish from among his people.

17:10 Homo quilibet de domo Israël et de advenis qui peregrinantur inter eos, si comederit sanguinem, obfirmabo faciem meam contra animam illius, et disperdam eam de populo suo,

17:10 If any man whosoever of the house of Israel, and of the strangers that sojourn among them, eat blood, I will set my face against his soul, and will cut him off from among his people.

17:11 quia anima carnis in sanguine est : et ego dedi illum vobis, ut super altare in eo expietis pro animabus vestris, et sanguis pro animæ piaculo sit.

17:11 Because the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you, that you may make atonement with it upon the altar for your souls, and the blood may be for an expiation of the soul.

17:12 Idcirco dixi filiis Israël : Omnis anima ex vobis non comedet sanguinem, nec ex advenis qui peregrinantur apud vos.

17:12 Therefore I have said to the children of Israel: No soul of you, nor of the strangers that sojourn among you, shall eat blood.

17:13 Homo quicumque de filiis Israël, et de advenis qui peregrinantur apud vos, si venatione atque aucupio ceperit feram, vel avem, quibus vesci licitum est, fundat sanguinem ejus, et operiat illum terra.

17:13 Any man whosoever of the children of Israel, and of the strangers that sojourn among you, if by hunting or fowling, he take a wild beast or a bird, which is lawful to eat, let him pour out its blood, and cover it with earth.

17:14 Anima enim omnis carnis in sanguine est : unde dixi filiis Israël : Sanguinem universæ carnis non comedetis, quia anima carnis in sanguine est : et quicumque comederit illum, interibit.

17:14 For the life of all flesh is in the blood. Therefore I said to the children of Israel: you shall not eat the blood of any flesh at all, because the life of the flesh is in the blood, and whosoever eateth it, shall be cut off.

17:15 Anima, quæ comederit morticinum, vel captum a bestia, tam de indigenis, quam de advenis, lavabit vestimenta sua et semetipsum aqua, et contaminatus erit usque ad vesperum : et hoc ordine mundus fiet.

17:15 The soul that eateth that which died of itself, or has been caught by a beast, whether he be one of your own country or a stranger, shall wash his clothes and himself with water, and shall be defiled until the evening: and in this manner he shall be made clean.

17:16 Quod si non laverit vestimenta sua et corpus, portabit iniquitatem suam.

17:16 But if he do not wash his clothes, and his body, he shall bear his iniquity.

Chapter 18

18:1 Locutus est Dominus ad Moysen, dicens :

18:1 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

18:2 Loquere filiis Israël, et dices ad eos : Ego Dominus Deus vester :

18:2 Speak to the children of Israel, and thou shalt say to them: I am the Lord your God.

18:3 juxta consuetudinem terræ Ægypti, in qua habitastis, non facietis : et juxta morem regionis Chanaan, ad quam ego introducturus sum vos, non agetis, nec in legitimis eorum ambulabitis.

18:3 You shall not do according to the custom of the land of Egypt, in which you dwelt: neither shall you act according to the manner of the country of Chanaan, into which I will bring you. Nor shall you walk in their ordinances.

18:4 Facietis judicia mea, et præcepta mea servabitis, et ambulabitis in eis. Ego Dominus Deus vester.

18:4 You shall do my judgments, and shall observe my precepts, and shall walk in them. I am the Lord your God.

18:5 Custodite leges meas atque judicia, quæ faciens homo, vivet in eis. Ego Dominus.

18:5 Keep my laws and my judgments: which if a man do, he shall live in them, I am the Lord.

18:6 Omnis homo ad proximam sanguinis sui non accedet, ut revelet turpitudinem ejus. Ego Dominus.

18:6 No man shall approach to her that is near of kin to him, to uncover her nakedness. I am the Lord.

18:7 Turpitudinem patris tui et turpitudinem matris tuæ non discooperies : mater tua est : non revelabis turpitudinem ejus.

18:7 Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father, or the nakedness of thy mother: she is thy mother, thou shalt not uncover her nakedness.

18:8 Turpitudinem uxoris patris tui non discooperies : turpitudo enim patris tui est.

18:8 Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father's wife: for it is the nakedness of thy father.

18:9 Turpitudinem sororis tuæ ex patre sive ex matre, quæ domi vel foris genita est, non revelabis.

18:9 Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy sister by father or by mother: whether born at home or abroad.

18:10 Turpitudinem filiæ filii tui vel neptis ex filia non revelabis : quia turpitudo tua est.

18:10 Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy son's daughter, or thy daughter's daughter: because it is thy own nakedness.

18:11 Turpitudinem filiæ uxoris patris tui, quam peperit patri tuo, et est soror tua, non revelabis.

18:11 Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father's wife's daughter, whom she bore to thy father: and who is thy sister.

18:12 Turpitudinem sororis patris tui non discooperies : quia caro est patris tui.

18:12 Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father's sister: because she is the flesh of thy father.

18:13 Turpitudinem sororis matris tuæ non revelabis, eo quod caro sit matris tuæ.

18:13 Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy mother's sister: because she is thy mother's flesh.

18:14 Turpitudinem patrui tui non revelabis, nec accedes ad uxorem ejus, quæ tibi affinitate conjungitur.

18:14 Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father's brother: neither shalt thou approach to his wife, who is joined to thee by affinity.

18:15 Turpitudinem nurus tuæ non revelabis, quia uxor filii tui est : nec discooperies ignominiam ejus.

18:15 Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy daughter in law: because she is thy son's wife, neither shalt thou discover her shame.

18:16 Turpitudinem uxoris fratris tui non revelabis : quia turpitudo fratris tui est.

18:16 Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy brother's wife: because it is the nakedness of thy brother.

18:17 Turpitudinem uxoris tuæ et filiæ ejus non revelabis. Filiam filii ejus, et filiam filiæ illius non sumes, ut reveles ignominiam ejus : quia caro illius sunt, et talis coitus incestus est.

18:17 Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy wife and her daughter. Thou shalt not take her son's daughter or her daughter's daughter, to discover her shame: because they are her flesh, and such copulation is incest.

18:18 Sororem uxoris tuæ in pellicatum illius non accipies, nec revelabis turpitudinem ejus adhuc illa vivente.

18:18 Thou shalt not take thy wife's sister for a harlot, to rival her: neither shalt thou discover her nakedness, while she is yet living.

18:19 Ad mulierem quæ patitur menstrua non accedes, nec revelabis fœditatem ejus.

18:19 Thou shalt not approach to a woman having her flowers: neither shalt thou uncover her nakedness.

18:20 Cum uxore proximi tui non coibis, nec seminis commistione maculaberis.

18:20 Thou shalt not lie with thy neighbour's wife: nor be defiled with mingling of seed.

18:21 De semine tuo non dabis ut consecretur idolo Moloch, nec pollues nomen Dei tui. Ego Dominus.

18:21 Thou shalt not give any of thy seed to be consecrated to the idol Moloch, nor defile the name of thy God. I am the Lord.

18:22 Cum masculo non commiscearis coitu femineo, quia abominatio est.

18:22 Thou shalt not lie with mankind as with womankind: because it is an abomination.

18:23 Cum omni pecore non coibis, nec maculaberis cum eo. Mulier non succumbet jumento, nec miscebitur ei, quia scelus est.

18:23 Thou shalt not copulate with any beast: neither shalt thou be defiled with it. A woman shall not lie down to a beast, nor copulate with it: because it is a heinous crime.

18:24 Nec polluamini in omnibus his quibus contaminatæ sunt universæ gentes, quas ego ejiciam ante conspectum vestrum,

18:24 Defile not yourselves with any of these things with which all the nations have been defiled, which I will cast out before you,

18:25 et quibus polluta est terra : cujus ego scelera visitabo, ut evomat habitatores suos.

18:25 And with which the land is defiled: the abominations of which I will visit, that it may vomit out its inhabitants.

18:26 Custodite legitima mea atque judicia, et non faciatis ex omnibus abominationibus istis, tam indigena quam colonus qui peregrinantur apud vos.

18:26 Keep ye my ordinances and my judgments: and do not any of these abominations. Neither any of your own nation, nor any stranger that sojourneth among you.

18:27 Omnes enim execrationes istas fecerunt accolæ terræ qui fuerunt ante vos, et polluerunt eam.

18:27 For all these detestable things the inhabitants of the land have done, that were before you, and have defiled it.

18:28 Cavete ergo ne et vos similiter evomat, cum paria feceritis, sicut evomuit gentem, quæ fuit ante vos.

18:28 Beware then, lest in like manner, it vomit you also out, if you do the like things: as it vomited out the nation that was before you.

18:29 Omnis anima, quæ fecerit de abominationibus his quippiam, peribit de medio populi sui.

18:29 Every soul that shall commit any of these abominations, shall perish from the midst of his people.

18:30 Custodite mandata mea. Nolite facere quæ fecerunt hi qui fuerunt ante vos, et ne polluamini in eis. Ego Dominus Deus vester.

18:30 Keep my commandments. Do not the things which they have done, that have been before you: and be not defiled therein. I am the Lord your God.

Chapter 19

19:1 Locutus est Dominus ad Moysen, dicens :

19:1 The Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

19:2 Loquere ad omnem cœtum filiorum Israël, et dices ad eos : Sancti estote, quia ego sanctus sum, Dominus Deus vester.

19:2 Speak to all the congregation of the children of Israel. And thou shalt say to them: Be ye holy, because I the Lord your God am holy.

19:3 Unusquisque patrem suum, et matrem suam timeat. Sabbata mea custodite. Ego Dominus Deus vester.

19:3 Let every one fear his father, and his mother. Keep my sabbaths. I am the Lord your God.

19:4 Nolite converti ad idola, nec deos conflatiles faciatis vobis. Ego Dominus Deus vester.

19:4 Turn ye not to idols: nor make to yourselves molten gods. I am the Lord your God.

19:5 Si immolaveritis hostiam pacificorum Domino, ut sit placabilis,

19:5 If ye offer in sacrifice a peace offering to the Lord, that he may be favourable:

19:6 eo die quo fuerit immolata, comedetis eam, et die altero : quidquid autem residuum fuerit in diem tertium, igne comburetis.

19:6 You shall eat it on the same day it was offered, and the next day. And whatsoever shall be left until the third day, you shall burn with fire.

19:7 Si quis post biduum comederit ex ea, profanus erit, et impietatis reus :

19:7 If after two days any man eat thereof, he shall be profane and guilty of impiety:

19:8 portabitque iniquitatem suam, quia sanctum Domini polluit, et peribit anima illa de populo suo.

19:8 And shall bear his iniquity, because he hath defiled the holy thing of the Lord. And that soul shall perish from among his people.

19:9 Cumque messueris segetes terræ tuæ, non tondebis usque ad solum superficiem terræ, nec remanentes spicas colliges,

19:9 When thou reapest the corn of thy land, thou shalt not cut down all that is on the face of the earth to the very ground: nor shalt thou gather the ears that remain.

19:10 neque in vinea tua racemos et grana decidentia congregabis : sed pauperibus et peregrinis carpenda dimittes. Ego Dominus Deus vester.

19:10 Neither shalt thou gather the bunches and grapes that fall down in thy vineyard: but shalt leave them to the poor and the strangers to take. I am the Lord your God.

19:11 Non facietis furtum. Non mentiemini, nec decipiet unusquisque proximum suum.

19:11 You shall not steal. You shall not lie: neither shall any man deceive his neighbour.

19:12 Non perjurabis in nomine meo, nec pollues nomen Dei tui. Ego Dominus.

19:12 Thou shalt not swear falsely by my name, nor profane the name of thy God. I am the Lord.

19:13 Non facies calumniam proximo tuo nec vi opprimes eum. Non morabitur opus mercenarii tui apud te usque mane.

19:13 Thou shalt not calumniate thy neighbour, nor oppress him by violence. The wages of him that hath been hired by thee shall not abide with thee until the morning.

19:14 Non maledices surdo, nec coram cæco pones offendiculum : sed timebis Dominum Deum tuum, quia ego sum Dominus.

19:14 Thou shalt not speak evil of the deaf, nor put a stumbling block before the blind: but thou shalt fear the Lord thy God, because I am the Lord.

19:15 Non facies quod iniquum est, nec injuste judicabis. Non consideres personam pauperis, nec honores vultum potentis. Juste judica proximo tuo.

19:15 Thou shalt not do that which is unjust, nor judge unjustly. Respect not the person of the poor: nor honour the countenance of the mighty. But judge thy neighbour according to justice.

19:16 Non eris criminator, nec susurro in populo. Non stabis contra sanguinem proximi tui. Ego Dominus.

19:16 Thou shalt not be a detractor nor a whisperer among the people. Thou shalt not stand against the blood of thy neighbour. I am the Lord.

19:17 Non oderis fratrem tuum in corde tuo, sed publice argue eum, ne habeas super illo peccatum.

19:17 Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thy heart: But reprove him openly, lest thou incur sin through him.

19:18 Non quæras ultionem, nec memor eris injuriæ civium tuorum. Diliges amicum tuum sicut teipsum. Ego Dominus.

19:18 Seek not revenge, nor be mindful of the injury of thy citizens. Thou shalt love thy friend as thyself. I am the Lord.

19:19 Leges meas custodite. Jumentum tuum non facies coire cum alterius generis animantibus. Agrum tuum non seres diverso semine. Veste, quæ ex duobus texta est, non indueris.

19:19 Keep ye my laws. Thou shalt not make thy cattle to gender with beasts of any other kind. Thou shalt not sow thy field with different seeds. Thou shalt not wear a garment that is woven of two sorts.

19:20 Homo, si dormierit cum muliere coitu seminis, quæ sit ancilla etiam nubilis, et tamen pretio non redempta, nec libertate donata : vapulabunt ambo, et non morientur, quia non fuit libera.

19:20 If a man carnally lie with a woman that is a bondservant and marriageable, and yet not redeemed with a price, nor made free: they both shall be scourged: and they shall not be put to death, because she was not a free woman.

19:21 Pro delicto autem suo offeret Domino ad ostium tabernaculi testimonii arietem :

19:21 And for his trespass he shall offer a ram to the Lord, at the door of the tabernacle of the testimony.

19:22 orabitque pro eo sacerdos, et pro peccato ejus coram Domino, et repropitiabitur ei, dimitteturque peccatum.

19:22 And the priest shall pray for him: and for his sin before the Lord: and he shall have mercy on him, and the sin shall be forgiven.

19:23 Quando ingressi fueritis terram, et plantaveritis in ea ligna pomifera, auferetis præputia eorum : poma, quæ germinant, immunda erunt vobis, nec edetis ex eis.

19:23 When you shall be come into the land, and shall have planted in it fruit trees, you shall take away the firstfruits of them. The fruit that comes forth shall be unclean to you: neither shall you eat of them.

19:24 Quarto autem anno omnis fructus eorum sanctificabitur, laudabilis Domino.

19:24 But in the fourth year, all their fruit shall be sanctified, to the praise of the Lord.

19:25 Quinto autem anno comedetis fructus, congregantes poma, quæ proferunt. Ego Dominus Deus vester.

19:25 And in the fifth year you shall eat the fruits thereof, gathering the increase thereof. I am the Lord your God.

19:26 Non comedetis cum sanguine. Non augurabimini, nec observabitis somnia.

19:26 You shall not eat with blood. You shall not divine nor observe dreams.

19:27 Neque in rotundum attondebitis comam, nec radetis barbam.

19:27 Nor shall you cut your hair roundwise: nor shave your beard.

19:28 Et super mortuo non incidetis carnem vestram, neque figuras aliquas aut stigmata facietis vobis. Ego Dominus.

19:28 You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh, for the dead: neither shall you make in yourselves any figures or marks. I am the Lord.

19:29 Ne prostituas filiam tuam, ne contaminetur terra et impleatur piaculo.

19:29 Make not thy daughter a common strumpet, lest the land be defiled, and filled with wickedness.

19:30 Sabbata mea custodite, et sanctuarium meum metuite. Ego Dominus.

19:30 Keep ye my sabbaths, and reverence my sanctuary. I am the Lord.

19:31 Non declinetis ad magos, nec ab ariolis aliquid sciscitemini, ut polluamini per eos. Ego Dominus Deus vester.

19:31 Go not aside after wizards: neither ask any thing of soothsayers, to be defiled by them. I am the Lord your God.

19:32 Coram cano capite consurge, et honora personam senis : et time Dominum Deum tuum. Ego sum Dominus.

19:32 Rise up before the hoary head, and honour the person of the aged man: and fear the Lord thy God. I am the Lord.

19:33 Si habitaverit advena in terra vestra, et moratus fuerit inter vos, non exprobretis ei :

19:33 If a stranger dwell in your land, and abide among you, do not upbraid hin:

19:34 sed sit inter vos quasi indigena, et diligetis eum quasi vosmetipsos : fuistis enim et vos advenæ in terra Ægypti. Ego Dominus Deus vester.

19:34 But let him be among you as one of the same country. And you shall love him as yourselves: for you were strangers in the land of Egypt. I am the Lord your God.

19:35 Nolite facere iniquum aliquid in judicio, in regula, in pondere, in mensura.

19:35 Do not any unjust thing in judgment, in rule, in weight, or in measure.

19:36 Statera justa, et æqua sint pondera, justus modius, æquusque sextarius. Ego Dominus Deus vester, qui eduxi vos de terra Ægypti.

19:36 Let the balance be just and the weights equal, the bushel just, and the sextary equal. I am the Lord your God, that brought you out of the land of Egypt.

19:37 Custodite omnia præcepta mea, et universa judicia, et facite ea. Ego Dominus.

19:37 Keep all my precepts, and all my judgments: and do them. I am the Lord.

Chapter 20

20:1 Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen, dicens :

20:1 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

20:2 Hæc loqueris filiis Israël : Homo de filiis Israël, et de advenis qui habitant in Israël, si quis dederit de semine suo idolo Moloch, morte moriatur : populus terræ lapidabit eum.

20:2 Thus shalt thou say to the children of Israel: If any man of the children Israel, or of the strangers that dwell in Israel, give of his seed to the idol Moloch, dying let him die. The people of the land shall stone him.

20:3 Et ego ponam faciem meam contra illum : succidamque eum de medio populi sui, eo quod dederit de semine suo Moloch, et contaminaverit sanctuarium meum, ac polluerit nomen sanctum meum.

20:3 And I will set my face against him: and I will cut him off from the midst of his people, because he hath given of his seed to Moloch, and hath defiled my sanctuary, and profaned my holy name.

20:4 Quod si negligens populus terræ, et quasi parvipendens imperium meum, dimiserit hominem qui dedit de semine suo Moloch, nec voluerit eum occidere :

20:4 And if the people of the land neglecting, and as it were little regarding my commandment, let alone the man that hath given of his seed to Moloch, and will not kill him:

20:5 ponam faciem meam super hominem illum, et super cognationem ejus, succidamque et ipsum, et omnes qui consenserunt ei ut fornicarentur cum Moloch, de medio populi sui.

20:5 I will set my face against that man, and his kindred, and will cut off both him and all that consented with him, to commit fornication with Moloch, out of the midst of their people.

20:6 Anima, quæ declinaverit ad magos et ariolos, et fornicata fuerit cum eis, ponam faciem meam contra eam, et interficiam illam de medio populi sui.

20:6 The soul that shall go aside after magicians, and soothsayers, and shall commit fornication with them: I will set my face against that soul, and destroy it out of the midst of its people.

20:7 Sanctificamini et estote sancti, quia ego sum Dominus Deus vester.

20:7 Sanctify yourselves, and be ye holy: because I am the Lord your God.

20:8 Custodite præcepta mea, et facite ea : ego Dominus qui sanctifico vos.

20:8 Keep my precepts, and do them. I am the Lord that sanctify you.

20:9 Qui maledixerit patri suo, aut matri, morte moriatur : patri matrique maledixit : sanguis ejus sit super eum.

20:9 He that curseth his father, or mother, dying let him die. He hath cursed his father, and mother: let his blood be upon him.

20:10 Si mœchatus quis fuerit cum uxore alterius, et adulterium perpetraverit cum conjuge proximi sui, morte moriantur et mœchus et adultera.

20:10 If any man commit adultery with the wife of another, and defile his neighbour's wife: let them be put to death, both the adulterer and the adulteress.

20:11 Qui dormierit cum noverca sua, et revelaverit ignominiam patris sui, morte moriantur ambo : sanguis eorum sit super eos.

20:11 If a man lie with his stepmother, and discover the nakedness of his father, let them both be put to death: their blood be upon them.

20:12 Si quis dormierit cum nuru sua, uterque moriatur, quia scelus operati sunt : sanguis eorum sit super eos.

20:12 If any man lie with his daughter in law: let both die, because they have done a heinous crime. Their blood be upon them.

20:13 Qui dormierit cum masculo coitu femineo, uterque operatus est nefas : morte moriantur : sit sanguis eorum super eos.

20:13 If any one lie with a man as with a woman, both have committed an abomination: let them be put to death. Their blood be upon them.

20:14 Qui supra uxorem filiam, duxerit matrem ejus, scelus operatus est : vivus ardebit cum eis, nec permanebit tantum nefas in medio vestri.

20:14 If any man after marrying the daughter, marry her mother, he hath done a heinous crime. He shall be burnt alive with them: neither shall so great an abomination remain in the midst of you.

20:15 Qui cum jumento et pecore coierit, morte moriatur : pecus quoque occidite.

20:15 He that shall copulate with any beast or cattle, dying let him die: the beast also ye shall kill.

20:16 Mulier, quæ succubuerit cuilibet jumento, simul interficietur cum eo : sanguis eorum sit super eos.

20:16 The woman that shall lie under any beast, shall be killed together with the same. Their blood be upon them.

20:17 Qui acceperit sororem suam filiam patris sui, vel filiam matris suæ, et viderit turpitudinem ejus, illaque conspexerit fratris ignominiam, nefariam rem operati sunt : occidentur in conspectu populi sui, eo quod turpitudinem suam mutuo revelaverint, et portabunt iniquitatem suam.

20:17 If any man take his sister, the daughter of his father, or the daughter of his mother, and see her nakedness, and she behold her brother's shame: they have committed a crime. They shall be slain, in the sight of their people, because they have discovered one another's nakedness. And they shall bear their iniquity.

20:18 Qui coierit cum muliere in fluxu menstruo, et revelaverit turpitudinem ejus, ipsaque aperuerit fontem sanguinis sui, interficientur ambo de medio populi sui.

20:18 If any man lie with a woman in her flowers, and uncover her nakedness, and she open the fountain of her blood: both shall be destroyed out of the midst of their people.

20:19 Turpitudinem materteræ et amitæ tuæ non discooperies : qui hoc fecerit, ignominiam carnis suæ nudavit ; portabunt ambo iniquitatem suam.

20:19 Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy aunt by thy mother, and of thy aunt by thy father. He that doth this, hath uncovered the shame of his own flesh: both shall bear their iniquity.

20:20 Qui coierit cum uxore patrui vel avunculi sui, et revelaverit ignominiam cognationis suæ, portabunt ambo peccatum suum : absque liberis morientur.

20:20 If any man lie with the wife of his uncle by the father, or of his uncle by the mother, and uncover the shame of his near akin, both shall bear their sin. They shall die without children.

20:21 Qui duxerit uxorem fratris sui, rem facit illicitam : turpitudinem fratris sui revelavit : absque liberis erunt.

20:21 He that marrieth his brother's wife, doth an unlawful thing: he hath uncovered his brother's nakedness. They shall be without children.

20:22 Custodite leges meas, atque judicia, et facite ea : ne et vos evomat terra quam intraturi estis et habitaturi.

20:22 Keep my laws and my judgments, and do them: lest the land into which you are to enter to dwell therein, vomit you also out.

20:23 Nolite ambulare in legitimis nationum, quas ego expulsurus sum ante vos. Omnia enim hæc fecerunt, et abominatus sum eas.

20:23 Walk not after the laws of the nations, which I will cast out before you. For they have done all these things: and therefore I abhorred them.

20:24 Vobis autem loquor. Possidete terram eorum, quam dabo vobis in hæreditatem, terram fluentem lacte et melle. Ego Dominus Deus vester, qui separavi vos a ceteris populis.

20:24 But to you I say: Possess their land which I will give you for an inheritance, a land flowing with milk and honey. I am the Lord your God, who have separated you from other people.

20:25 Separate ergo et vos jumentum mundum ab immundo, et avem mundam ab immunda : ne polluatis animas vestras in pecore, et avibus, et cunctis quæ moventur in terra, et quæ vobis ostendi esse polluta.

20:25 Therefore do you also separate the clean beast from the unclean, and the clean fowl from the unclean. Defile not your souls with beasts, or birds, or any things that move on the earth, and which I have shewn you to be unclean:

20:26 Eritis mihi sancti, quia sanctus sum ego Dominus, et separavi vos a ceteris populis, ut essetis mei.

20:26 You shall be holy unto me, because I the Lord am holy: and I have separated you from other people, that you should be mine.

20:27 Vir, sive mulier, in quibus pythonicus, vel divinationis fuerit spiritus, morte moriantur : lapidibus obruent eos : sanguis eorum sit super illos.

20:27 A man, or woman, in whom there is a pythonical or divining spirit, dying let them die. They shall stone them. Their blood be upon them.

Chapter 21

21:1 Dixit quoque Dominus ad Moysen : Loquere ad sacerdotes filios Aaron, et dices ad eos : Ne contaminetur sacerdos in mortibus civium suorum,

21:1 The Lord said also to Moses: Speak to the priests the sons of Aaron, and thou shalt say for them: Let not a priest incur an uncleanness at the death of his citizens.

21:2 nisi tantum in consanguineis, ac propinquis, id est, super patre et matre, et filio, et filia, fratre quoque,

21:2 But only for his kin, such as are near in blood: that is to say, for his father and for his mother, and for his son, and for his daughter, for his brother also:

21:3 et sorore virgine quæ non est nupta viro :

21:3 And for a maiden sister, who hath had no husband.

21:4 sed nec in principe populi sui contaminabitur.

21:4 But not even for the prince of his people shall he do any thing that may make him unclean.

21:5 Non radent caput, nec barbam, neque in carnibus suis facient incisuras.

21:5 Neither shall they shave their head, nor their beard, nor make incisions in their flesh.

21:6 Sancti erunt Deo suo, et non polluent nomen ejus : incensum enim Domini, et panes Dei sui offerunt, et ideo sancti erunt.

21:6 They shall be holy to their God, and shall not profane his name. For they offer the burnt offering of the Lord, and the bread of their God: and therefore they shall be holy.

21:7 Scortum et vile prostibulum non ducent uxorem, nec eam quæ repudiata est a marito : quia consecrati sunt Deo suo,

21:7 They shall not take to wife a harlot or a vile prostitute, nor one that has been put away from her husband: because they are consecrated to their God,

21:8 et panes propositionis offerunt. Sint ergo sancti, quia et ego sanctus sum, Dominus qui sanctifico eos.

21:8 And offer the loaves of proposition. Let them therefore be holy because I also am holy: the Lord, who sanctify them.

21:9 Sacerdotis filia si deprehensa fuerit in stupro, et violaverit nomen patris sui, flammis exuretur.

21:9 If the daughter of a priest be taken in whoredom and dishonour the name of her father, she shall be burnt with fire.

21:10 Pontifex, id est, sacerdos maximus inter fratres suos, super cujus caput fusum est unctionis oleum, et cujus manus in sacerdotio consecratæ sunt, vestitusque est sanctis vestibus, caput suum non discooperiet, vestimenta non scindet :

21:10 The high priest, that is to say, the priest who is the greatest among his brethren, upon whose head the oil of unction hath been poured; and whose hands have been consecrated for the priesthood; and who hath been vested with the holy vestments. He shall not uncover his head: he shall not rend his garments.

21:11 et ad omnem mortuum non ingredietur omnino : super patre quoque suo et matre non contaminabitur.

21:11 Nor shall he go in at all to any dead person: not even for his father, or his mother, shall he be defiled.

21:12 Nec egredietur de sanctis, ne polluat sanctuarium Domini, quia oleum sanctæ unctionis Dei sui super eum est. Ego Dominus.

21:12 Neither shall he go out of the holy places, lest he defile the sanctuary of the Lord: because the oil of the holy unction of his God is upon him. I am the Lord.

21:13 Virginem ducet uxorem :

21:13 He shall take a virgin unto his wife.

21:14 viduam autem et repudiatam, et sordidam, atque meretricem non accipiet, sed puellam de populo suo :

21:14 But a widow or one that is divorced, or defied, or a harlot, he shall not take: but a maid of his own people.

21:15 ne commisceat stirpem generis sui vulgo gentis suæ : quia ego Dominus, qui sanctifico eum.

21:15 He shall not mingle the stock of his kindred with the common people of this nation: for I am the Lord who sanctify him.

21:16 Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen, dicens :

21:16 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

21:17 Loquere ad Aaron : Homo de semine tuo per familias qui habuerit maculam, non offeret panes Deo suo,

21:17 Say to Aaron: Whosoever of thy seed throughout their families, hath a blemish, he shall not offer bread to his God.

21:18 nec accedet ad ministerium ejus : si cæcus fuerit, si claudus, si parvo vel grandi, vel torto naso,

21:18 Neither shall he approach to minister to him: If he be blind; if he be lame; if he have a little, or a great, or a crooked nose;

21:19 si fracto pede, si manu,

21:19 If his foot, or if his hand be broken;

21:20 si gibbus, si lippus, si albuginem habens in oculo, si jugem scabiem, si impetiginem in corpore, vel herniosus.

21:20 If he be crookbacked; or blear eyed; or have a pearl in his eye, or a continual scab, or a dry scurf in his body, or a rupture.

21:21 Omnis qui habuerit maculam de semine Aaron sacerdotis, non accedet offerre hostias Domino, nec panes Deo suo :

21:21 Whosoever of the seed of Aaron the priest hath a blemish: he shall not approach to offer sacrifices to the Lord, nor bread to his God.

21:22 vescetur tamen panibus qui offeruntur in sanctuario,

21:22 He shall eat nevertheless of the loaves that are offered in the sanctuary.

21:23 ita dumtaxat, ut intra velum non ingrediatur, nec accedat ad altare, quia maculam habet, et contaminare non debet sanctuarium meum. Ego Dominus qui sanctifico eos.

21:23 Yet so that he enter not within the veil, nor approach to the altar: because he hath a blemish, and he must not defile my sanctuary. I am the Lord who sanctify them.

21:24 Locutus est ergo Moyses ad Aaron, et ad filios ejus, et ad omnem Israël cuncta quæ fuerant sibi imperata.

21:24 Moses, therefore spoke to Aaron, and to his sons and to all Israel, all the things that had been commanded him.

Chapter 22

22:1 Locutus quoque est Dominus ad Moysen, dicens :

22:1 And the Lord spoke to Moses saying:

22:2 Loquere ad Aaron et ad filios ejus, ut caveant ab his quæ consecrata sunt filiorum Israël, et non contaminent nomen sanctificatorum mihi, quæ ipsi offerunt. Ego Dominus.

22:2 Speak to Aaron and to his sons, that they beware of those things that are consecrated of the children of Israel: and defile not the name of the things sanctified to me, which they offer. I am the Lord.

22:3 Dic ad eos, et ad posteros eorum : Omnis homo qui accesserit de stirpe vestra ad ea quæ consecrata sunt, et quæ obtulerunt filii Israël Domino, in quo est immunditia, peribit coram Domino. Ego sum Dominus.

22:3 Say to them and to their posterity: Every man of your race, that approacheth to those things that are consecrated, and which the children of Israel have offered to the Lord, in whom there is uncleanness, shall perish before the Lord. I am the Lord.

22:4 Homo de semine Aaron, qui fuerit leprosus, aut patiens fluxum seminis, non vescetur de his quæ sanctificata sunt mihi, donec sanetur. Qui tetigerit immundum super mortuo, et ex quo egreditur semen quasi coitus,

22:4 The man of the seed of Aaron, that is a leper, or that suffereth a running of the seed, shall not eat of those things that are sanctified to me, until he be healed. He that toucheth any thing unclean by occasion of the dead: and he whose seed goeth from him as in generation:

22:5 et qui tangit reptile, et quodlibet immundum cujus tactus est sordidus,

22:5 And he that toucheth a creeping thing, or any unclean thing, the touching of which is defiling:

22:6 immundus erit usque ad vesperum, et non vescetur his quæ sanctificata sunt : sed cum laverit carnem suam aqua,

22:6 Shall be unclean until the evening, and shall not eat those things that are sanctified. But when he hath washed his flesh with water,

22:7 et occubuerit sol, tunc mundatus vescetur de sanctificatis, quia cibus illius est.

22:7 And the sun is down, then being purified, he shall eat of the sanctified things, because it is his meat.

22:8 Morticinum et captum a bestia non comedent, nec polluentur in eis. Ego sum Dominus.

22:8 That which dieth of itself, and that which was taken by a beast, they shall not eat, nor be defiled therewith. I am the Lord.

22:9 Custodiant præcepta mea, ut non subjaceant peccato, et moriantur in sanctuario, cum polluerint illud. Ego Dominus qui sanctifico eos.

22:9 Let them keep my precepts, that they may not fall into sin, and die in the sanctuary, when they shall have defiled it. I am the Lord who sanctify them.

22:10 Omnis alienigena non comedet de sanctificatis ; inquilinus sacerdotis et mercenarius non vescentur ex eis.

22:10 No stranger shall eat of the sanctified things: a sojourner of the priests, or a hired servant, shall not eat of them.

22:11 Quem autem sacerdos emerit, et qui vernaculus domus ejus fuerit, his comedent ex eis.

22:11 But he whom the priest hath bought, and he that is his servant, born in his house, these shall eat of them.

22:12 Si filia sacerdotis cuilibet ex populo nupta fuerit, de his quæ sanctificata sunt, et de primitiis non vescetur.

22:12 If the daughter of a priest be married to any of the people, she shall not eat of those things that are sanctified nor of the firstfruits.

22:13 Sin autem vidua, vel repudiata, et absque liberis reversa fuerit ad domum patris sui : sicut puella consueverat, aletur cibis patris sui. Omnis alienigena comedendi ex eis non habet potestatem.

22:13 But if she be a widow, or divorced, and having no children return to her father's house, she shall eat of her father's meats, as she was wont to do when she was a maid. No stranger hath leave to eat of them.

22:14 Qui comederit de sanctificatis per ignorantiam, addet quintam partem cum eo quod comedit, et dabit sacerdoti in sanctuarium.

22:14 He that eateth of the sanctified things through ignorance, shall add the fifth part with that which he ate, and shall give it to the priest into the sanctuary.

22:15 Nec contaminabunt sanctificata filiorum Israël, quæ offerunt Domino :

22:15 And they shall not profane the sanctified things of the children of Israel, which they offer to the Lord:

22:16 ne forte sustineant iniquitatem delicti sui, cum sanctificata comederint. Ego Dominus qui sanctifico eos.

22:16 Lest perhaps they bear the iniquity of their trespass, when they shall have eaten the sanctified things. I am the Lord who sanctify them.

22:17 Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen, dicens :

22:17 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

22:18 Loquere ad Aaron et filios ejus, et ad omnes filios Israël, dicesque ad eos : Homo de domo Israël, et de advenis qui habitant apud vos, qui obtulerit oblationem suam, vel vota solvens, vel sponte offerens, quidquid illud obtulerit in holocaustum Domini,

22:18 Speak to Aaron, and to his sons, and to all the children of Israel, and thou shalt say to them: The man of the house of Israel, and of the strangers who dwell with you, that offereth his oblation, either paying his vows, or offering of his own accord, whatsoever it be which he presenteth for a holocaust of the Lord,

22:19 ut offeratur per vos, masculus immaculatus erit ex bobus, et ovibus, et ex capris :

22:19 To be offered by you: it shall be a male without blemish of the beeves, or of the sheep, or of the goats.

22:20 si maculam habuerit, non offeretis, neque erit acceptabile.

22:20 If it have a blemish you shall not offer it: neither shall it be acceptable.

22:21 Homo qui obtulerit victimam pacificorum Domino, vel vota solvens, vel sponte offerens, tam de bobus quam de ovibus, immaculatum offeret ut acceptabile sit : omnis macula non erit in eo.

22:21 The man that offereth a victim of peace offerings to the Lord, either paying his vows, or offering of his own accord, whether of beeves or of sheep, shall offer it without blemish, that it may be acceptable. There shall be no blemish in it.

22:22 Si cæcum fuerit, si fractum, si cicatricem habens, si papulas, aut scabiem, aut impetiginem : non offeretis ea Domino, nec adolebitis ex eis super altare Domini.

22:22 If it be blind, or broken, or have a scar or blisters, or a scab, or a dry scurf: you shall not offer them to the Lord, nor burn any thing of them upon the Lord's altar.

22:23 Bovem et ovem, aure et cauda amputatis, voluntarie offerre potes, votum autem ex eis solvi non potest.

22:23 An ox or a sheep, that hath the ear and the tail cut off, thou mayst offer voluntarily: but a vow may not be paid with them.

22:24 Omne animal, quod vel contritis, vel tusis, vel sectis ablatisque testiculis est, non offeretis Domino, et in terra vestra hoc omnino ne faciatis.

22:24 you shall not offer to the Lord any beast that hath the testicles bruised, or crushed, or cut and taken away: neither shall you do any such things in your land.

22:25 De manu alienigenæ non offeretis panes Deo vestro, et quidquid aliud dare voluerit, quia corrupta, et maculata sunt omnia : non suscipietis ea.

22:25 you shall not offer bread to your God, from the hand of a stranger, nor any other thing that he would give: because they are all corrupted, and defiled. You shall not receive them.

22:26 Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen, dicens :

22:26 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

22:27 Bos, ovis et capra, cum genita fuerint, septem diebus erunt sub ubere matris suæ : die autem octavo, et deinceps, offerri poterunt Domino.

22:27 When a bullock, or a sheep, or a goat, is brought forth, they shall be seven days under the udder of their dam: but the eighth day, and thenceforth, they may be offered to the Lord.

22:28 Sive illa bos, sive ovis, non immolabuntur una die cum fœtibus suis.

22:28 Whether it be a cow, or a sheep, they shall not be sacrificed the same day with their young ones.

22:29 Si immolaveritis hostiam pro gratiarum actione Domino, ut possit esse placabilis,

22:29 If you immolate a victim for thanksgiving to the Lord, that he may be favourable,

22:30 eodem die comedetis eam : non remanebit quidquam in mane alterius diei. Ego Dominus.

22:30 You shall eat it the same day. There shall not any of it remain until the morning of the next day. I am the Lord.

22:31 Custodite mandata mea, et facite ea. Ego Dominus.

22:31 Keep my commandments, and do them. I am the Lord.

22:32 Ne polluatis nomen meum sanctum, ut sanctificer in medio filiorum Israël. Ego Dominus qui sanctifico vos,

22:32 Profane not my holy name, that I may be sanctified in the midst of the children of Israel. I am the Lord who sanctify you:

22:33 et eduxi de terra Ægypti, ut essem vobis in Deum. Ego Dominus.

22:33 And who brought you out of the land of Egypt, that I might be your God. I am the Lord.

Chapter 23

23:1 Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen, dicens :

23:1 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

23:2 Loquere filiis Israël, et dices ad eos : Hæ sunt feriæ Domini, quas vocabitis sanctas.

23:2 Speak to the children of Israel, and thou shalt say to them: These are the feasts of the Lord, which you shall call holy.

23:3 Sex diebus facietis opus : dies septimus, quia sabbati requies est, vocabitur sanctus : omne opus non facietis in eo : sabbatum Domini est in cunctis habitationibus vestris.

23:3 Six days shall ye do work: the seventh day, because it is the rest of the sabbath, shall be called holy. You shall do no work on that day: it is the sabbath of the Lord in all your habitations.

23:4 Hæ sunt ergo feriæ Domini sanctæ, quas celebrare debetis temporibus suis.

23:4 These also are the holy days of the Lord, which you must celebrate in their seasons.

23:5 Mense primo, quartadecima die mensis ad vesperum, Phase Domini est :

23:5 The first month, the fourteenth day of the month at evening, is the phase of the Lord.

23:6 et quintadecima die mensis hujus, solemnitas azymorum Domini est. Septem diebus azyma comedetis.

23:6 And the fifteenth day of the same month is the solemnity of the unleavened bread of the Lord. Seven days shall you eat unleavened bread.

23:7 Dies primus erit vobis celeberrimus, sanctusque : omne opus servile non facietis in eo,

23:7 The first day shall be most solemn unto you, and holy: you shall do no servile work therein.

23:8 sed offeretis sacrificium in igne Domino septem diebus. Dies autem septimus erit celebrior et sanctior : nullumque servile opus facietis in eo.

23:8 But you shall offer sacrifice in fire to the Lord seven days. And the seventh day shall be more solemn, and more holy: and you shall do no servile work therein.

23:9 Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen, dicens :

23:9 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

23:10 Loquere filiis Israël, et dices ad eos : Cum ingressi fueritis terram, quam ego dabo vobis, et messueritis segetem, feretis manipulos spicarum, primitias messis vestræ, ad sacerdotem :

23:10 Speak to the children of Israel, and thou shalt say to them: When you shall have entered into the land which I will give you, and shall reap your corn, you shall bring sheaves of ears, the firstfruits of your harvest to the priest.

23:11 qui elevabit fasciculum coram Domino, ut acceptabile sit pro vobis, altero die sabbati, et sanctificabit illum.

23:11 Who shall lift up the sheaf before the Lord, the next day after the sabbath, that it may be acceptable for you, and shall sanctify it.

23:12 Atque in eodem die quo manipulus consecratur, cædetur agnus immaculatus anniculus in holocaustum Domini.

23:12 And on the same day that the sheaf is consecrated, a lamb without blemish of the first year shall be killed for a holocaust of the Lord.

23:13 Et libamenta offerentur cum eo, duæ decimæ similæ conspersæ oleo in incensum Domini, odoremque suavissimum : liba quoque vini, quarta pars hin.

23:13 And the libations shall be offered with it: two tenths of flour tempered with oil, for a burnt offering of the Lord, and a most sweet odour. Libations also of wine, the fourth part of a hin.

23:14 Panem, et polentam, et pultes non comedetis ex segete, usque ad diem qua offeretis ex ea Deo vestro. Præceptum est sempiternum in generationibus, cunctisque habitaculis vestris.

23:14 You shall not eat either bread, or parched corn, or frumenty or the harvest, until the day that you shall offer thereof to your God. It is a precept for ever throughout your generations, and all your dwellings.

23:15 Numerabitis ergo ab altero die sabbati, in quo obtulistis manipulum primitiarum, septem hebdomadas plenas,

23:15 You shall count therefore from the morrow after the sabbath, wherein you offered the sheaf of firstfruits, seven full weeks.

23:16 usque ad alteram diem expletionis hebdomadæ septimæ, id est, quinquaginta dies : et sic offeretis sacrificium novum Domino

23:16 Even unto the morrow after the seventh week be expired, that is to say, fifty days: and so you shall offer a new sacrifice to the Lord.

23:17 ex omnibus habitaculis vestris, panes primitiarum duos de duabus decimis similæ fermentatæ, quos coquetis in primitias Domini.

23:17 Out of all your dwellings, two loaves of the firstfruits, of two tenths of flour leavened, which you shall bake for the firstfruits of the Lord.

23:18 Offeretisque cum panibus septem agnos immaculatos anniculos, et vitulum de armento unum, et arietes duos, et erunt in holocaustum cum libamentis suis, in odorem suavissimum Domini.

23:18 And you shall offer with the loaves seven lambs without blemish of the first year, and one calf from the herd, and they shall be for a holocaust with their two rams: and they shall be for a holocaust with their libations for a most sweet odour to the Lord.

23:19 Facietis et hircum pro peccato, duosque agnos anniculos hostias pacificorum.

23:19 You shall offer also a buck goat for sin, and two lambs of the first year for sacrifices of peace offerings.

23:20 Cumque elevaverit eos sacerdos cum panibus primitiarum coram Domino, cedent in usum ejus.

23:20 And when the priest hath lifted them up with the loaves of the firstfruits before the Lord, they shall fall to his use.

23:21 Et vocabitis hunc diem celeberrimum, atque sanctissimum : omne opus servile non facietis in eo. Legitimum sempiternum erit in cunctis habitaculis, et generationibus vestris.

23:21 And you shall call this day most solemn, and most holy. You shall do no servile work therein. It shall be an everlasting ordinance in all your dwellings and generations.

23:22 Postquam autem messueritis segetem terræ vestræ, nec secabitis eam usque ad solum, nec remanentes spicas colligetis : sed pauperibus et peregrinis dimittetis eas. Ego sum Dominus Deus vester.

23:22 And when you reap the corn of your land, you shall not cut it to the very ground: neither shall you gather the ears that remain. But you shall leave them for the poor and for the strangers. I am the Lord your God.

23:23 Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen, dicens :

23:23 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

23:24 Loquere filiis Israël : Mense septimo, prima die mensis, erit vobis sabbatum, memoriale, clangentibus tubis, et vocabitur sanctum :

23:24 Say to the children of Israel: The seventh month, on the first day of the month, you shall keep a sabbath, a memorial, with the sound of trumpets, and it shall be called holy.

23:25 omne opus servile non facietis in eo, et offeretis holocaustum Domino.

23:25 You shall do no servile work therein, and you shall offer a holocaust to the Lord.

23:26 Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen, dicens :

23:26 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

23:27 Decimo die mensis hujus septimi, dies expiationum erit celeberrimus, et vocabitur sanctus : affligetisque animas vestras in eo, et offeretis holocaustum Domino.

23:27 Upon the tenth day of this seventh month shall be the day of atonement. It shall be most solemn, and shall be called holy: and you shall await your souls on that day, and shall offer a holocaust to the Lord.

23:28 Omne opus servile non facietis in tempore diei hujus : quia dies propitiationis est, ut propitietur vobis Dominus Deus vester.

23:28 You shall do no servile work in the time of this day: because it is a day of propitiation, that the Lord your God may be merciful unto you.

23:29 Omnis anima, quæ afflicta non fuerit die hac, peribit de populis suis :

23:29 Every soul that is not afflicted on this day, shall perish from among his people.

23:30 et quæ operis quippiam fecerit, delebo eam de populo suo.

23:30 And every soul that shall do any work, the same will I destroy from among his people.

23:31 Nihil ergo operis facietis in eo : legitimum sempiternum erit vobis in cunctis generationibus, et habitationibus vestris.

23:31 You shall do no work therefore on that day: it shall be an everlasting ordinance unto you in all your generations, and dwellings.

23:32 Sabbatum requietionis est, et affligetis animas vestras die nono mensis : a vespera usque ad vesperam celebrabitis sabbata vestra.

23:32 It is a sabbath of rest, and you shall afflict your souls beginning on the ninth day of the month. From evening until evening you shall celebrate your sabbaths.

23:33 Et locutus est Dominus ad Moysen, dicens :

23:33 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

23:34 Loquere filiis Israël : A quintodecimo die mensis hujus septimi, erunt feriæ tabernaculorum septem diebus Domino.

23:34 Say to the children of Israel: From the fifteenth day of this same seventh month, shall be kept the feast of tabernacles, seven days to the Lord.

23:35 Dies primus vocabitur celeberrimus atque sanctissimus : omne opus servile non facietis in eo.

23:35 The first day shall be called most solemn and most holy: you shall do no servile work therein. And seven days you shall offer holocausts to the Lord.

23:36 Et septem diebus offeretis holocausta Domino. Dies quoque octavus erit celeberrimus, atque sanctissimus, et offeretis holocaustum Domino : est enim cœtus atque collectæ : omne opus servile non facietis in eo.

23:36 The eighth day also shall be most solemn and most holy: and you shall offer holocausts to the Lord. For it is the day of assembly and congregation. You shall do no servile work therein.

23:37 Hæ sunt feriæ Domini, quas vocabitis celeberrimas atque sanctissimas, offeretisque in eis oblationes Domino, holocausta et libamenta juxta ritum uniuscujusque diei :

23:37 These are the feasts of the Lord which you shall call most solemn and most holy, and shall offer on them oblations to the Lord: holocausts and libations according to the rite of every day.

23:38 exceptis sabbatis Domini, donisque vestris, et quæ offeretis ex voto, vel quæ sponte tribuetis Domino.

23:38 Besides the sabbaths of the Lord, and your gifts, and those things that you offer by vow, or which you shall give to the Lord voluntarily.

23:39 A quintodecimo ergo die mensis septimi, quando congregaveritis omnes fructus terræ vestræ, celebrabitis ferias Domini septem diebus : die primo et die octavo erit sabbatum, id est, requies.

23:39 So from the fifteenth day of the seventh month, when you shall have gathered in all the fruits of your land, you shall celebrate the feast of the Lord seven days. On the first day and the eighth shall be a sabbath: that is a day of rest.

23:40 Sumetisque vobis die primo fructus arboris pulcherrimæ, spatulasque palmarum, et ramos ligni densarum frondium, et salices de torrente, et lætabimini coram Domino Deo vestro.

23:40 And you shall take to you on the first day the fruits of the fairest tree, and branches of palm trees, and boughs of thick trees, and willows of the brook: And you shall rejoice before the Lord your God.

23:41 Celebrabitisque solemnitatem ejus septem diebus per annum : legitimum sempiternum erit in generationibus vestris. Mense septimo festa celebrabitis,

23:41 And you shall keep the solemnity thereof seven days in the year. It shall be an everlasting ordinance in your generations. In the seventh month shall you celebrate this feast.

23:42 et habitabitis in umbraculis septem diebus : omnis, qui de genere est Israël, manebit in tabernaculis,

23:42 And you shall dwell in bowers seven days. Every one that is of the race of Israel, shall dwell in tabernacles:

23:43 ut discant posteri vestri quod in tabernaculis habitare fecerim filios Israël, cum educerem eos de terra Ægypti. Ego Dominus Deus vester.

23:43 That your posterity may know, that I made the children of Israel to dwell in tabernacles, when I brought them out of the land of Egypt. I am the Lord your God.

23:44 Locutusque est Moyses super solemnitatibus Domini ad filios Israël.

23:44 And Moses spoke concerning the feasts of the Lord to the children of Israel.

Chapter 24

24:1 Et locutus est Dominus ad Moysen, dicens :

24:1 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

24:2 Præcipe filiis Israël, ut afferant tibi oleum de olivis purissimum, ac lucidum, ad concinnandas lucernas jugiter,

24:2 Command the children of Israel, that they bring unto thee the finest and clearest oil of olives, to furnish the lamps continually,

24:3 extra velum testimonii in tabernaculo fœderis. Ponetque eas Aaron a vespere usque ad mane coram Domino, cultu rituque perpetuo in generationibus vestris.

24:3 Without the veil of the testimony in the tabernacle of the covenant. And Aaron shall set them from evening until morning before the Lord, by a perpetual service and rite in your generations.

24:4 Super candelabrum mundissimum ponentur semper in conspectu Domini.

24:4 They shall be set upon the most pure candlestick before the Lord continually.

24:5 Accipies quoque similam, et coques ex ea duodecim panes, qui singuli habebunt duas decimas :

24:5 Thou shalt take also fine flour, and shalt bake twelve loaves thereof, two tenths shall be in every loaf.

24:6 quorum senos altrinsecus super mensam purissimam coram Domino statues :

24:6 And thou shalt set them six and six, one against another, upon the most clean table before the Lord.

24:7 et pones super eos thus lucidissimum, ut sit panis in monimentum oblationis Domini.

24:7 And thou shalt put upon them the clearest frankincense, that the bread may be for a memorial of the oblation of the Lord.

24:8 Per singula sabbata mutabuntur coram Domino suscepti a filiis Israël fœdere sempiterno :

24:8 Every sabbath they shall be changed before the Lord: being received of the children of Israel by an everlasting covenant.

24:9 eruntque Aaron et filiorum ejus, ut comedant eos in loco sancto : quia Sanctum sanctorum est de sacrificiis Domini jure perpetuo.

24:9 And they shall be Aaron's and his sons', that they may eat them in the holy place: because it is most holy of the sacrifices of the Lord by a perpetual right.

24:10 Ecce autem egressus filius mulieris Israëlitidis, quem pepererat de viro ægyptio inter filios Israël, jurgatus est in castris cum viro Israëlita.

24:10 And behold there went out the son of a woman of Israel, whom she had of an Egyptian, among the children of Israel: and fell at words in the camp with a man of Israel.

24:11 Cumque blasphemasset nomen, et maledixisset ei, adductus est ad Moysen. (Vocabatur autem mater ejus Salumith, filia Dabri de tribu Dan.)

24:11 And when he had blasphemed the name, and had cursed it, he was brought to Moses. (Now his mother was called Salumith, the daughter of Dabri, of the tribe of Dan.)

24:12 Miseruntque eum in carcerem, donec nossent quid juberet Dominus.

24:12 And they put him into prison, till they might know what the Lord would command.

24:13 Qui locutus est ad Moysen,

24:13 And the Lord spoke to Moses,

24:14 dicens : Educ blasphemum extra castra, et ponant omnes qui audierunt, manus suas super caput ejus, et lapidet eum populus universus.

24:14 Saying: Bring forth the blasphemer without the camp: and let them that heard him, put their hands upon his head: and let all the people stone him.

24:15 Et ad filios Israël loqueris : Homo, qui maledixerit Deo suo, portabit peccatum suum ;

24:15 And thou shalt speak to the children of Israel: The man that curseth his God, shall bear his sin:

24:16 et qui blasphemaverit nomen Domini, morte moriatur : lapidibus opprimet eum omnis multitudo, sive ille civis, sive peregrinus fuerit. Qui blasphemaverit nomen Domini, morte moriatur.

24:16 And he that blasphemeth the name of the Lord, dying let him die. All the multitude shall stone him, whether he be a native or a stranger. He that blasphemeth the name of the Lord, dying let him die.

24:17 Qui percusserit, et occiderit hominem, morte moriatur.

24:17 He that striketh and killeth a man: dying let him die.

24:18 Qui percusserit animal, reddet vicarium, id est, animam pro anima.

24:18 He that killeth a beast, shall make it good that is to say, shall give beast for beast.

24:19 Qui irrogaverit maculam cuilibet civium suorum, sicut fecit, sic fiet ei :

24:19 He that giveth a blemish to any of his neighbours: as he hath done, so shall it be done to him:

24:20 fracturam pro fractura, oculum pro oculo, dentem pro dente restituet : qualem inflixerit maculam, talem sustinere cogetur.

24:20 Breach for breach, eye for ere, tooth for tooth, shall he restore. What blemish he gave, the like shall he be compelled to suffer.

24:21 Qui percusserit jumentum, reddet aliud. Qui percusserit hominem, punietur.

24:21 He that striketh a beast, shall render another. He that striketh a man shall be punished.

24:22 Æquum judicium sit inter vos, sive peregrinus, sive civis peccaverit : quia ego sum Dominus Deus vester.

24:22 Let there be equal judgment among you, whether he be a stranger, or a native that offends: because I am the Lord your God.

24:23 Locutusque est Moyses ad filios Israël : et eduxerunt eum, qui blasphemaverat, extra castra, ac lapidibus oppresserunt. Feceruntque filii Israël sicut præceperat Dominus Moysi.

24:23 And Moses spoke to the children of Israel. And they brought forth him that had blasphemed, without the camp: and they stoned him. And the children of Israel did as the Lord had commanded Moses.

Chapter 25

25:1 Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen in monte Sinai, dicens :

25:1 And the Lord spoke to Moses in mount Sinai, saying:

25:2 Loquere filiis Israël, et dices ad eos : Quando ingressi fueritis terram quam ego dabo vobis, sabbatizes sabbatum Domino.

25:2 Speak to the children of Israel, and thou shalt say to them: When you shall have entered into the land which I will give you, observe the rest of the sabbath of the Lord.

25:3 Sex annis seres agrum tuum, et sex annis putabis vineam tuam, colligesque fructus ejus :

25:3 Six years thou shalt sow thy field and six years thou shalt prune thy vineyard, and shalt gather the fruits thereof.

25:4 septimo autem anno sabbatum erit terræ, requietionis Domini : agrum non seres, et vineam non putabis.

25:4 But in the seventh year there shall be a sabbath to the land, of the resting of the Lord. Thou shalt not sow thy field, nor prune thy vineyard.

25:5 Quæ sponte gignet humus, non metes : et uvas primitiarum tuarum non colliges quasi vindemiam : annus enim requietionis terræ est :

25:5 What the ground shall bring forth of itself, thou shalt not reap: neither shalt thou gather the grapes or the firstfruits as a vintage. For it is a year of rest to the land.

25:6 sed erunt vobis in cibum, tibi et servo tuo, ancillæ et mercenario tuo, et advenæ qui peregrinantur apud te :

25:6 But they shall be unto you for meat, to thee and to thy manservant, to thy maidservant and thy hireling, and to the strangers that sojourn with thee.

25:7 jumentis tuis et pecoribus, omnia quæ nascuntur præbebunt cibum.

25:7 All things that grow shall be meat to thy beasts and to thy cattle.

25:8 Numerabis quoque tibi septem hebdomadas annorum, id est, septies septem, quæ simul faciunt annos quadraginta novem :

25:8 Thou shalt also number to thee seven weeks of years: that is to say, seven times seven, which together make forty-nine years.

25:9 et clanges buccina mense septimo, decima die mensis, propitiationis tempore, in universa terra vestra.

25:9 And thou shalt sound the trumpet in the seventh month, the tenth day of the month, in the time of the expiation in all your land.

25:10 Sanctificabisque annum quinquagesimum, et vocabis remissionem cunctis habitatoribus terræ tuæ : ipse est enim jubilæus. Revertetur homo ad possessionem suam, et unusquisque rediet ad familiam pristinam :

25:10 And thou shalt sanctify the fiftieth year, and shalt proclaim remission to all the inhabitants of thy land: for it is the year of jubilee. Every man shall return to his possession, and every one shall go back to his former family:

25:11 quia jubilæus est, et quinquagesimus annus. Non seretis neque metetis sponte in agro nascentia, et primitias vindemiæ non colligetis,

25:11 Because it is the jubilee and the fiftieth year. You shall not sow, nor reap the things that grow in the field of their own accord, neither shall you gather the firstfruits of the vines,

25:12 ob sanctificationem jubilæi : sed statim oblata comedetis.

25:12 Because of the sanctification of the jubilee. But as they grow you shall presently eat them.

25:13 Anno jubilæi, redient omnes ad possessiones suas.

25:13 In the year of the jubilee all shall return to their possessions.

25:14 Quando vendes quippiam civi tuo, vel emes ab eo, ne contristes fratrem tuum, sed juxta numerum annorum jubilæi emes ab eo,

25:14 When thou shalt sell any thing to thy neighbour, or shalt buy of him: grieve not thy brother. But thou shalt buy of him according to the number of years from the jubilee.

25:15 et juxta supputationem frugum vendet tibi.

25:15 And he shall sell to thee according to the computation of the fruits.

25:16 Quanto plures anni remanserint post jubilæum, tanto crescet et pretium : et quanto minus temporis numeraveris, tanto minoris et emptio constabit : tempus enim frugum vendet tibi.

25:16 The more years remain after the jubilee, the more shall the price increase: and the less time is counted, so much the less shall the purchase cost. For he shall sell to thee the time of the fruits.

25:17 Nolite affligere contribules vestros, sed timeat unusquisque Deum suum, quia ego Dominus Deus vester.

25:17 Do not afflict your countrymen: but let every one fear his God. Because I am the Lord your God.

25:18 Facite præcepta mea, et judicia custodite, et implete ea : ut habitare possitis in terra absque ullo pavore,

25:18 Do my precepts, and keep my judgments, and fulfil them: that you may dwell in the land without any fear.

25:19 et gignat vobis humus fructus suos, quibus vescamini usque ad saturitatem, nullius impetum formidantes.

25:19 And the ground may yield you its fruits, of which you may eat your fill, fearing no man's invasion.

25:20 Quod si dixeritis : Quid comedemus anno septimo, si non severimus, neque collegerimus fruges nostras ?

25:20 But if you say: What shall we eat the seventh year, if we sow not, nor gather our fruits?

25:21 dabo benedictionem meam vobis anno sexto, et faciet fructus trium annorum :

25:21 I will give you my blessing the sixth year: and it shall yield the fruits of three years.

25:22 seretisque anno octavo, et comedetis veteres fruges usque ad nonum annum : donec nova nascantur, edetis vetera.

25:22 And the eighth year you shall sow, and shall eat of the old fruits, until the ninth year: till new grow up, you shall eat the old store.

25:23 Terra quoque non vendetur in perpetuum, quia mea est, et vos advenæ et coloni mei estis :

25:23 The land also shall not be sold for ever: because it is mine, and you are strangers and sojourners with me.

25:24 unde cuncta regio possessionis vestræ sub redemptionis conditione vendetur.

25:24 For which cause all the country of your possession shall be under the condition of redemption.

25:25 Si attenuatus frater tuus vendiderit possessiunculam suam, et voluerit propinquus ejus, potest redimere quod ille vendiderat.

25:25 If thy brother being impoverished sell his little possession, and his kinsman will: he may redeem what he had sold.

25:26 Sin autem non habuerit proximum, et ipse pretium ad redimendum potuerit invenire,

25:26 But if he have no kinsman, and he himself can find the price to redeem it:

25:27 computabuntur fructus ex eo tempore quo vendidit : et quod reliquum est, reddet emptori, sicque recipiet possessionem suam.

25:27 The value of the fruits shall be counted from that time when he sold it. And the overplus he shall restore to the buyer, and so shall receive his possession again.

25:28 Quod si non invenerit manus ejus ut reddat pretium, habebit emptor quod emerat, usque ad annum jubilæum. In ipso enim omnis venditio redibit ad dominum et ad possessorem pristinum.

25:28 But if his hands find not the means to repay the price, the buyer shall have what he bought, until the year of the jubilee. For in that year all that is sold shall return to the owner, and to the ancient possessor.

25:29 Qui vendiderit domum intra urbis muros, habebit licentiam redimendi, donec unus impleatur annus.

25:29 He that selleth a house within the walls of a city, shall have the liberty to redeem it, until one year be expired.

25:30 Si non redemerit, et anni circulus fuerit evolutus, emptor possidebit eam, et posteri ejus in perpetuum, et redimi non poterit, etiam in jubilæo.

25:30 If he redeem it not, and the whole year be fully out, the buyer shall possess it, and his posterity for ever, and it cannot be redeemed, not even in the jubilee.

25:31 Sin autem in villa domus, quæ muros non habet, agrorum jure vendetur : si ante redempta non fuerit, in jubilæo revertetur ad dominum.

25:31 But if the house be in a village, that hath no walls, it shall be sold according to the same law as the fields. If it be not redeemed before, in the jubilee it shall return to the owner.

25:32 Ædes Levitarum quæ in urbibus sunt, semper possunt redimi :

25:32 The houses of Levites, which are in cities, may always be redeemed.

25:33 si redemptæ non fuerint, in jubilæo revertentur ad dominos, quia domus urbium Levitarum pro possessionibus sunt inter filios Israël.

25:33 If they be not redeemed, in the jubilee they shall all return to the owners: because the houses of the cities of the Levites are for their possessions among the children of Israel.

25:34 Suburbana autem eorum non veneant, quia possessio sempiterna est.

25:34 But let not their suburbs be sold, because it is a perpetual possession.

25:35 Si attenuatus fuerit frater tuus, et infirmus manu, et susceperis eum quasi advenam et peregrinum, et vixerit tecum,

25:35 If thy brother be impoverished, and weak of hand, and thou receive him as a stranger and sojourner, and he live with thee:

25:36 ne accipias usuras ab eo, nec amplius quam dedisti : time Deum tuum, ut vivere possit frater tuus apud te.

25:36 Take not usury of him nor more than thou gavest. Fear thy God, that thy brother may live with thee.

25:37 Pecuniam tuam non dabis ei ad usuram, et frugum superabundantiam non exiges.

25:37 Thou shalt not give him thy money upon usury: nor exact of him any increase of fruits.

25:38 Ego Dominus Deus vester, qui eduxi vos de terra Ægypti, ut darem vobis terram Chanaan, et essem vester Deus.

25:38 I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, that I might give you the land of Chanaan, and might be your God.

25:39 Si paupertate compulsus vendiderit se tibi frater tuus, non eum opprimes servitute famulorum,

25:39 If thy brother constrained by poverty, sell himself to thee: thou shalt not oppress him with the service of bondservants.

25:40 sed quasi mercenarius et colonus erit : usque ad annum jubilæum operabitur apud te,

25:40 But he shall be as a hireling, and a sojourner: he shall work with thee until the year of the jubilee.

25:41 et postea egredietur cum liberis suis, et revertetur ad cognationem, ad possessionem patrum suorum.

25:41 And afterwards he shall go out with his children: and shall return to his kindred and to the possession of his fathers.

25:42 Mei enim servi sunt, et ego eduxi eos de terra Ægypti : non veneant conditione servorum :

25:42 For they are my servants, and I brought them out of the land of Egypt: let them not be sold as bondmen.

25:43 ne affligas eum per potentiam, sed metuito Deum tuum.

25:43 Afflict him not by might: but fear thy God.

25:44 Servus et ancilla sint vobis de nationibus quæ in circuitu vestro sunt :

25:44 Let your bondmen, and your bondwomen, be of the nations that are round about you:

25:45 et de advenis qui peregrinantur apud vos, vel qui ex his nati fuerint in terra vestra, hos habebitis famulos :

25:45 And of the strangers that sojourn among you, or that were born of them in your land. These you shall have for servants:

25:46 et hæreditario jure transmittetis ad posteros, ac possidebitis in æternum : fratres autem vestros filios Israël ne opprimatis per potentiam.

25:46 And by right of inheritance shall leave them to your posterity, and shall possess them for ever. But oppress not your brethren the children of Israel by might.

25:47 Si invaluerit apud vos manus advenæ atque peregrini, et attenuatus frater tuus vendiderit se ei, aut cuiquam de stirpe ejus :

25:47 If the hand of a stranger or a sojourner grow strong among you, and thy brother being impoverished sell himself to him, or to any of his race:

25:48 post venditionem potest redimi. Qui voluerit ex fratribus suis, redimet eum,

25:48 After the sale he may be redeemed. He that will of his brethren shall redeem him:

25:49 et patruus, et patruelis, et consanguineus, et affinis. Sin autem et ipse potuerit, redimet se,

25:49 Either his uncle, or his uncle's son, or his kinsman, by blood, or by affinity. But if he himself be able also, he shall redeem himself:

25:50 supputatis dumtaxat annis a tempore venditionis suæ usque ad annum jubilæum : et pecunia, qua venditus fuerat, juxta annorum numerum, et rationem mercenarii supputata.

25:50 Counting only the years from the time of his selling unto the year of the jubilee: and counting the money that he was sold for, according to the number of the years and the reckoning of a hired servant.

25:51 Si plures fuerint anni qui remanent usque ad jubilæum, secundum hos reddet et pretium :

25:51 If there be many years that remain until the jubilee, according to them shall he also repay the price.

25:52 si pauci, ponet rationem cum eo juxta annorum numerum, et reddet emptori quod reliquum est annorum,

25:52 If few, he shall make the reckoning with him according to the number of the years: and shall repay to the buyer of what remaineth of the years.

25:53 quibus ante servivit mercedibus imputatis : non affliget eum violenter in conspectu tuo.

25:53 His wages being allowed for which he served before: he shall not afflict him violently in thy sight.

25:54 Quod si per hæc redimi non potuerit, anno jubilæo egredietur cum liberis suis.

25:54 And if by these means he cannot be redeemed, in the year of the jubilee he shall go out with his children.

25:55 Mei enim sunt servi filii Israël, quos eduxi de terra Ægypti.

25:55 For the children of Israel are my servants, whom I brought forth out of the land of Egypt.

Chapter 26

26:1 Ego Dominus Deus vester : non facietis vobis idolum, et sculptile, nec titulos erigetis, nec insignem lapidem ponetis in terra vestra, ut adoretis eum. Ego enim sum Dominus Deus vester.

26:1 I am the Lord your God. You shall not make to yourselves any idol or graven thing: neither shall you erect pillars, nor set up a remarkable stone in your land, to adore it. For I am the Lord your God.

26:2 Custodite sabbata mea, et pavete ad sanctuarium meum. Ego Dominus.

26:2 Keep my sabbaths, and reverence my sanctuary. I am the Lord.

26:3 Si in præceptis meis ambulaveritis, et mandata mea custodieritis, et feceritis ea, dabo vobis pluvias temporibus suis,

26:3 If you walk in my precepts, and keep my commandments, and do them, I will give you rain in due seasons.

26:4 et terra gignet germen suum, et pomis arbores replebuntur.

26:4 And the ground shall bring forth its increase: and the trees shall be filled with fruit.

26:5 Apprehendet messium tritura vindemiam, et vindemia occupabit sementem : et comedetis panem vestrum in saturitate, et absque pavore habitabitis in terra vestra.

26:5 The threshing of your harvest shall reach unto the vintage, and the vintage shall reach unto the sowing time: and you shall eat your bread to the full, and dwell in your land without fear.

26:6 Dabo pacem in finibus vestris : dormietis, et non erit qui exterreat. Auferam malas bestias, et gladius non transibit terminos vestros.

26:6 I will give peace in your coasts: you shall sleep, and there shall be none to make you afraid. I will take away evil beasts: and the sword shall not pass through your quarters.

26:7 Persequemini inimicos vestros, et corruent coram vobis.

26:7 You shall pursue your enemies: and they shall fall before you.

26:8 Persequentur quinque de vestris centum alienos, et centum de vobis decem millia : cadent inimici vestri gladio in conspectu vestro.

26:8 Five of yours shall pursue a hundred others: and a hundred of you ten thousand. Your enemies shall fall before you by the sword.

26:9 Respiciam vos, et crescere faciam : multiplicabimini, et firmabo pactum meum vobiscum.

26:9 I will look on you, and make you increase: you shall be multiplied, and I will establish my covenant with you.

26:10 Comedetis vetustissima veterum, et vetera novis supervenientibus projicietis.

26:10 You shall eat the oldest of the old store: and, new coming on, you shall cast away the old.

26:11 Ponam tabernaculum meum in medio vestri, et non abjiciet vos anima mea.

26:11 I will set my tabernacle in the midst of you: and my soul shall not cast you off.

26:12 Ambulabo inter vos, et ero Deus vester, vosque eritis populus meus.

26:12 I will walk among you, and will be your God: and you shall be my people.

26:13 Ego Dominus Deus vester, qui eduxi vos de terra Ægyptiorum, ne serviretis eis : et qui confregi catenas cervicum vestrarum, ut incederetis erecti.

26:13 I am the Lord your God: who have brought you out of the land of the Egyptians, that you should not serve them: and who have broken the chains of your necks, that you might go upright.

26:14 Quod si non audieritis me, nec feceritis omnia mandata mea,

26:14 But if you will not hear me, nor do all my commandments:

26:15 si spreveritis leges meas, et judicia mea contempseritis, ut non faciatis ea quæ a me constituta sunt, et ad irritum perducatis pactum meum :

26:15 If you despise my laws, and contemn my judgments so as not to do those things which are appointed by me, and to make void my covenant:

26:16 ego quoque hæc faciam vobis : visitabo vos velociter in egestate, et ardore, qui conficiat oculos vestros, et consumat animas vestras. Frustra seretis sementem, quæ ab hostibus devorabitur.

26:16 I also will do these things to you. I will quickly visit you with poverty, and burning heat, which shall waste your eyes, and consume your lives. You shall sow your seed in vain, which shall be devoured by your enemies.

26:17 Ponam faciem meam contra vos, et corruetis coram hostibus vestris, et subjiciemini his qui oderunt vos : fugietis, nemine persequente.

26:17 I will set my face against you, and you shall fall down before your enemies: and shall be made subject to them that hate you. You shall flee when no man pursueth you.

26:18 Sin autem nec sic obedieritis mihi, addam correptiones vestras septuplum propter peccata vestra,

26:18 But if you will not yet for all this obey me: I will chastise you seven times more for your sins.

26:19 et conteram superbiam duritiæ vestræ. Daboque vobis cælum desuper sicut ferrum, et terram æneam.

26:19 And I will break the pride of your stubbornness: and I will make to you the heaven above as iron, and the earth as brass.

26:20 Consumetur incassum labor vester, non proferet terra germen, nec arbores poma præbebunt.

26:20 Your labour shall be spent in vain: the ground shall not bring forth her increase: nor the trees yield their fruit.

26:21 Si ambulaveritis ex adverso mihi, nec volueritis audire me, addam plagas vestras in septuplum propter peccata vestra :

26:21 If you walk contrary to me, and will not hearken to me, I will bring seven times more plagues upon you for your sins.

26:22 immittamque in vos bestias agri, quæ consumant vos, et pecora vestra, et ad paucitatem cuncta redigant, desertæque fiant viæ vestræ.

26:22 And I will send in upon you the beasts of the field, to destroy you and your cattle, and make you few in number: and that your highways may be desolate.

26:23 Quod si nec sic volueritis recipere disciplinam, sed ambulaveritis ex adverso mihi :

26:23 And if even so you will not amend, but will walk contrary to me:

26:24 ego quoque contra vos adversus incedam, et percutiam vos septies propter peccata vestra,

26:24 I also will walk contrary to you, and will strike you seven times for your sins.

26:25 inducamque super vos gladium ultorem fœderis mei. Cumque confugeritis in urbes, mittam pestilentiam in medio vestri, et trademini in manibus hostium,

26:25 And I will bring in upon you the sword that shall avenge my covenant. And when you shall flee into the cities, I will send the pestilence in the midst of you. And you shall be delivered into the hands of your enemies,

26:26 postquam confregero baculum panis vestri : ita ut decem mulieres in uno clibano coquant panes, et reddant eos ad pondus : et comedetis, et non saturabimini.

26:26 After I shall have broken the staff of your bread: so that ten women shall bake your bread in one oven, and give it out by weight: and you shall eat, and shall not be filled,

26:27 Sin autem nec per hæc audieritis me, sed ambulaveritis contra me :

26:27 But if you will not for all this hearken to me, but will walk against me

26:28 et ego incedam adversus vos in furore contrario, et corripiam vos septem plagis propter peccata vestra :

26:28 I will also go against you with opposite fury: and I will chastise you with seven plagues for your sins,

26:29 ita ut comedatis carnes filiorum vestrorum et filiarum vestrarum.

26:29 So that you shall eat the flesh of your sons and of your daughters.

26:30 Destruam excelsa vestra, et simulacra confringam. Cadetis inter ruinas idolorum vestrorum, et abominabitur vos anima mea,

26:30 I will destroy your high places, and break your idols. You shall fall among the ruins of your idols, and my soul shall abhor you.

26:31 in tantum ut urbes vestras redigam in solitudinem, et deserta faciam sanctuaria vestra, nec recipiam ultra odorem suavissimum.

26:31 Insomuch that I will bring your cities to be a wilderness: and I will make your sanctuaries desolate: and will receive no more your sweet odours.

26:32 Disperdamque terram vestram, et stupebunt super ea inimici vestri, cum habitatores illius fuerint.

26:32 And I will destroy your land: and your enemies shall be astonished at it, when they shall be the inhabitants thereof.

26:33 Vos autem dispergam in gentes, et evaginabo post vos gladium, eritque terra vestra deserta, et civitates vestræ dirutæ.

26:33 And I will scatter you among the Gentiles: and I will draw out the sword after you. And your land shall be desert, and your cities destroyed.

26:34 Tunc placebunt terræ sabbata sua cunctis diebus solitudinis suæ : quando fueritis

26:34 Then shall the land enjoy her sabbaths all the days of her desolation. When you shall be

26:35 in terra hostili, sabbatizabit, et requiescet in sabbatis solitudinis suæ, eo quod non requieverit in sabbatis vestris quando habitabatis in ea.

26:35 In the enemy's land, she shall keep a sabbath, and rest in the sabbaths of her desolation: because she did not rest in your sabbaths, when you dwelt therein.

26:36 Et qui de vobis remanserint, dabo pavorem in cordibus eorum in regionibus hostium, terrebit eos sonitus folii volantis, et ita fugient quasi gladium : cadent, nullo persequente,

26:36 And as to them that shall remain of you I will send fear in their hearts in the countries of their enemies. The sound of a flying leaf shall terrify them: and they shall flee as it were from the sword. They shall fall, when no man pursueth them.

26:37 et corruent singuli super fratres suos, quasi bella fugientes, nemo vestrum inimicis audebit resistere.

26:37 And they shall every one fall upon their brethren as fleeing from wars: none of you shall dare to resist your enemies.

26:38 Peribitis inter gentes, et hostilis vos terra consumet.

26:38 You shall perish among the Gentiles: and an enemy's land shall consume you.

26:39 Quod si et de iis aliqui remanserint, tabescent in iniquitatibus suis, in terra inimicorum suorum, et propter peccata patrum suorum et sua affligentur :

26:39 And if of them also some remain, they shall pine away in their iniquities, in the land of their enemies: and they shall be afflicted for the sins of their fathers, and their own.

26:40 donec confiteantur iniquitates suas, et majorum suorum, quibus prævaricati sunt in me, et ambulaverunt ex adverso mihi.

26:40 Until they confess their iniquities, and the iniquities of their ancestors, whereby they have transgressed against me, and walked contrary unto me.

26:41 Ambulabo igitur et ego contra eos, et inducam illos in terram hostilem, donec erubescat incircumcisa mens eorum : tunc orabunt pro impietatibus suis.

26:41 Therefore I also will walk against them, and bring them into their enemies' land until their uncircumcised mind be ashamed. Then shall they pray for their sins.

26:42 Et recordabor fœderis mei, quod pepigi cum Jacob, et Isaac, et Abraham. Terræ quoque memor ero :

26:42 And I will remember my covenant, that I made with Jacob, and Isaac, and Abraham. I will remember also the land:

26:43 quæ cum relicta fuerit ab eis, complacebit sibi in sabbatis suis, patiens solitudinem propter illos. Ipsi vero rogabunt pro peccatis suis, eo quod abjecerint judicia mea, et leges meas despexerint.

26:43 Which when she shall be left by them, shall enjoy her sabbaths, being desolate for them. But they shall pray for their sins, because they rejected my judgments, and despised my laws.

26:44 Et tamen etiam cum essent in terra hostili, non penitus abjeci eos, neque sic despexi ut consumerentur, et irritum facerent pactum meum cum eis. Ego enim sum Dominus Deus eorum,

26:44 And yet for all that when they were in the land of their enemies, I did not cast them off altogether. Neither did I so despise them that they should be quite consumed: and I should make void my covenant with them. For I am the Lord their God.

26:45 et recordabor fœderis mei pristini, quando eduxi eos de terra Ægypti in conspectu gentium, ut essem Deus eorum. Ego Dominus. Hæc sunt judicia atque præcepta et leges quas dedit Dominus inter se et filios Israël in monte Sinai per manum Moysi.

26:45 And I will remember my former covenant, when I brought them out of the land of Egypt, in the sight of the Gentiles, to be their God. I am the Lord. These are the judgments, and precepts, and laws, which the Lord gave between him and the children of Israel, in mount Sinai, by the hand of Moses.

Chapter 27

27:1 Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen, dicens :

27:1 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

27:2 Loquere filiis Israël, et dices ad eos : Homo qui votum fecerit, et spoponderit Deo animam suam, sub æstimatione dabit pretium.

27:2 Speak to the children of Israel, and thou shalt say to them: The man that shall have made a vow, and promised his soul to God, shall give the price according to estimation.

27:3 Si fuerit masculus a vigesimo anno usque ad sexagesimum annum, dabit quinquaginta siclos argenti ad mensuram sanctuarii :

27:3 If it be a man from twenty years old unto sixty years old, he shall give fifty sicles of silver, after the weight of the sanctuary:

27:4 si mulier, triginta.

27:4 If a woman, thirty.

27:5 A quinto autem anno usque ad vigesimum, masculus dabit viginti siclos : femina, decem.

27:5 But from the fifth year until the twentieth, a man shall give twenty sicles: a woman ten.

27:6 Ab uno mense usque ad annum quintum, pro masculo dabuntur quinque sicli : pro femina, tres.

27:6 From one month until the fifth year, for a male shall be given five sicles: for a female three.

27:7 Sexagenarius et ultra masculus dabit quindecim siclos : femina, decem.

27:7 A man that is sixty years old or upward, shall give fifteen sicles: a woman ten.

27:8 Si pauper fuerit, et æstimationem reddere non valebit, stabit coram sacerdote : et quantum ille æstimaverit, et viderit eum posse reddere, tantum dabit.

27:8 If he be poor, and not able to pay the estimation, he shall stand before the priest: and as much as he shall value him at, and see him able to pay, so much shall he give.

27:9 Animal autem, quod immolari potest Domino, si quis voverit, sanctum erit,

27:9 But a beast that may be sacrificed to the Lord, if any one shall vow, shall be holy,

27:10 et mutari non poterit, id est, nec melius malo, nec pejus bono : quod si mutaverit, et ipsum quod mutatum est, et illud pro quo mutatum est, consecratum erit Domino.

27:10 And cannot be changed: that is to say, neither a better for a worse, nor a worse for a better. And if he shall change it: both that which was changed, and that for which it was changed, shall be consecrated to the Lord.

27:11 Animal immundum, quod immolari Domino non potest, si quis voverit, adducetur ante sacerdotem :

27:11 An unclean beast, which cannot be sacrificed to the Lord, if any man shall vow, shall be brought before the priest:

27:12 qui judicans utrum bonum an malum sit, statuet pretium.

27:12 Who judging whether it be good or bad, shall set the price.

27:13 Quod si dare voluerit is qui offert, addet supra æstimationem quintam partem.

27:13 Which, if he that offereth it will give, he shall add above the estimation the fifth part.

27:14 Homo si voverit domum suam, et sanctificaverit Domino, considerabit eam sacerdos utrum bona an mala sit, et juxta pretium, quod ab eo fuerit constitutum, venundabitur :

27:14 If a man shall vow his house, and sanctify it to the Lord, the priest shall consider it, whether it be good or bad: and it shall be sold according to the price, which he shall appoint.

27:15 sin autem ille qui voverat, voluerit redimere eam, dabit quintam partem æstimationis supra, et habebit domum.

27:15 But if he that vowed, will redeem it, he shall give the fifth part of the estimation over and above: and shall have the house.

27:16 Quod si agrum possessionis suæ voverit, et consecraverit Domino, juxta mensuram sementis æstimabitur pretium : si triginta modiis hordei seritur terra, quinquaginta siclis venundetur argenti.

27:16 And if he vow the field of his possession, and consecrate it to the Lord, the price shall be rated according to the measure of the seed. If the ground be sown with thirty bushels of barley, let it be sold for fifty sicles of silver.

27:17 Si statim ab anno incipientis jubilæi voverit agrum, quanto valere potest, tanto æstimabitur.

27:17 If he vow his field immediately from the year of jubilee that is beginning: as much as it may be worth, at so much it shall be rated.

27:18 Sin autem post aliquantum temporis, supputabit sacerdos pecuniam juxta annorum, qui reliqui sunt, numerum usque ad jubilæum, et detrahetur ex pretio.

27:18 But if some time after, the priest shall reckon the money according to the number of years that remain until the jubilee, and the price shall be abated.

27:19 Quod si voluerit redimere agrum ille qui voverat, addet quintam partem æstimatæ pecuniæ, et possidebit eum.

27:19 And if he that had vowed, will redeem his field, he shall add the fifth part of the money of the estimation, and shall possess it.

27:20 Sin autem noluerit redimere, sed alteri cuilibet fuerit venundatus, ultra eum qui voverat redimere non poterit.

27:20 And if he will not redeem it, but it be sold to any other man, he that vowed it, may not redeem it any more.

27:21 Quia cum jubilæi venerit dies, sanctificatus erit Domino, et possessio consecrata ad jus pertinet sacerdotum.

27:21 For when the day of jubilee cometh, it shall be sanctified to the Lord, and as a possession consecrated, pertaineth to the right of the priest.

27:22 Si ager emptus est, et non de possessione majorum sanctificatus fuerit Domino,

27:22 If a field that was bought, and not of a man's ancestors' possession, be sanctified to the Lord:

27:23 supputabit sacerdos juxta annorum numerum usque ad jubilæum, pretium : et dabit ille qui voverat eum, Domino.

27:23 The priest shall reckon the price according to the number of years, unto the jubilee. And he that had vowed, shall give that to the Lord.

27:24 In jubilæo autem revertetur ad priorem dominum, qui vendiderat eum, et habuerat in sorte possessionis suæ.

27:24 But in the jubilee, it shall return to the former owner, who had sold it, and had it in the lot of his possession.

27:25 Omnis æstimatio siclo sanctuarii ponderabitur. Siclus viginti obolos habet.

27:25 All estimation shall be made according to the sicle of the sanctuary. A sicle hath twenty obols.

27:26 Primogenita, quæ ad Dominum pertinent, nemo sanctificare poterit et vovere : sive bos, sive ovis fuerit, Domini sunt.

27:26 The firstborn, which belong to the Lord, no man may sanctify and vow: whether it be bullock, or sheep, they are the Lord's.

27:27 Quod si immundum est animal, redimet qui obtulit, juxta æstimationem tuam, et addet quintam partem pretii : si redimere noluerit, vendetur alteri quantocumque a te fuerit æstimatum.

27:27 And if it be an unclean beast, he that offereth it shall redeem it, according to thy estimation, and shall add the fifth part of the price. If he will not redeem it, it shall be sold to another for how much soever it was estimated by thee.

27:28 Omne quod Domino consecratur, sive homo fuerit, sive animal, sive ager, non vendetur, nec redimi poterit. Quidquid semel fuerit consecratum, Sanctum sanctorum erit Domino :

27:28 Any thing that is devoted to the Lord, whether it be man, or beast, or field, shall not be sold: neither may it be redeemed. Whatsoever is once consecrated shall be holy of holies to the Lord.

27:29 et omnis consecratio, quæ offertur ab homine, non redimetur, sed morte morietur.

27:29 And any consecration that is offered by man, shall not be redeemed, but dying shall die.

27:30 Omnes decimæ terræ, sive de frugibus, sive de pomis arborum, Domini sunt, et illi sanctificantur.

27:30 All tithes of the land, whether of corn, or of the fruits of trees, are the Lord's, and are sanctified to him.

27:31 Si quis autem voluerit redimere decimas suas, addet quintam partem earum.

27:31 And if any man will redeem his tithes, he shall add the fifth part of them.

27:32 Omnium decimarum bovis et ovis et capræ, quæ sub pastoris virga transeunt, quidquid decimum venerit, sanctificabitur Domino.

27:32 Of all the tithes of oxen, and sheep, and goats, that pass under the shepherd's rod, every tenth that cometh shall be sanctified to the Lord.

27:33 Non eligetur nec bonum nec malum, nec altero commutabitur, si quis mutaverit : et quod mutatum est, et pro quo mutatum est, sanctificabitur Domino, et non redimetur.

27:33 It shall not be chosen neither good nor bad, neither shall it be changed for another. If any man change it: both that which was changed, and that for which it was changed, shall be sanctified to the Lord, and shall not be redeemed.

27:34 Hæc sunt præcepta, quæ mandavit Dominus Moysi ad filios Israël in monte Sinai.

27:34 These are the precepts which the Lord commanded Moses for the children of Israel in mount Sinai.

Numbers

Chapter 1

1:1 Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen in deserto Sinai in tabernaculo fœderis, prima die mensis secundi, anno altero egressionis eorum ex Ægypto, dicens :

1:1 And the Lord spoke to Moses in the desert of Sinai in the tabernacle of the covenant, the first day of the second month, the second year of their going out of Egypt, saying:

1:2 Tollite summam universæ congregationis filiorum Israël per cognationes et domos suas, et nomina singulorum, quidquid sexus est masculini

1:2 Take the sum of all the congregation of the children of Israel by their families, and houses, and the names of every one, as many as are of the male sex,

1:3 a vigesimo anno et supra, omnium virorum fortium ex Israël, et numerabitis eos per turmas suas, tu et Aaron.

1:3 From twenty years old and upwards, of all the men of Israel fit for war, and you shall number them by their troops, thou and Aaron.

1:4 Eruntque vobiscum principes tribuum ac domorum in cognationibus suis,

1:4 And there shall be with you the princes of the tribes, and of the houses in their kindreds,

1:5 quorum ista sunt nomina : de Ruben, Elisur, filius Sedeur ;

1:5 Whose names are these: Of Ruben, Elisur the son of Sedeur.

1:6 de Simeon, Salamiel filius Surisaddai ;

1:6 Of Simeon, Salamiel the son of Surisaddai.

1:7 de Juda, Nahasson filius Aminadab ;

1:7 Of Juda, Nahasson the son of Aminadab.

1:8 de Issachar, Nathanaël filius Suar ;

1:8 Of Issachar, Nathanael the son of Suar.

1:9 de Zabulon, Eliab filius Helon ;

1:9 Of Zabulon, Eliab the son of Helon.

1:10 filiorum autem Joseph, de Ephraim, Elisama filius Ammiud ; de Manasse, Gamaliel filius Phadassur ;

1:10 And of the sons of Joseph: of Ephraim, Elisama the son of Ammiud: of Manasses, Gamaliel the son of Phadassur.

1:11 de Benjamin, Abidan filius Gedeonis ;

1:11 Of Benjamin, Abidan the son of Gedeon.

1:12 de Dan, Ahiezer filius Ammisaddai ;

1:12 Of Dan, Ahiezer the son of Ammisaddai.

1:13 de Aser, Phegiel filius Ochran ;

1:13 Of Aser, Phegiel the son of Ochran.

1:14 de Gad, Eliasaph filius Duel ;

1:14 Of Gad, Eliasaph the son of Duel.

1:15 de Nephthali, Ahira filius Enan.

1:15 Of Nephtali, Ahira the son of Enan.

1:16 Hi nobilissimi principes multitudinis per tribus et cognationes suas, et capita exercitus Israël,

1:16 These are the most noble princes of the multitude by their tribes and kindreds, and the chiefs of the army of Israel:

1:17 quos tulerunt Moyses et Aaron cum omni vulgi multitudine :

1:17 Whom Moses and Aaron took with all the multitude of the common people:

1:18 et congregaverunt primo die mensis secundi, recensentes eos per cognationes, et domos, ac familias, et capita, et nomina singulorum a vigesimo anno et supra,

1:18 And assembled them on the first day of the second month, reckoning them up by the kindreds, and houses, and families, and heads, and names of every one from twenty years old and upward,

1:19 sicut præceperat Dominus Moysi. Numeratique sunt in deserto Sinai.

1:19 As the Lord had commanded Moses. And they were numbered in the desert of Sinai.

1:20 De Ruben primogenito Israëlis per generationes et familias ac domos suas, et nomina capitum singulorum, omne quod sexus est masculini a vigesimo anno et supra, procedentium ad bellum,

1:20 Of Ruben the eldest son of Israel, by their generations and families and houses and names of every head, all that were of the male sex, from twenty years old and upward, that were able to go forth to war,

1:21 quadraginta sex millia quingenti.

1:21 Were forty-six thousand five hundred.

1:22 De filiis Simeon per generationes et familias ac domos cognationum suarum recensiti sunt per nomina et capita singulorum, omne quod sexus est masculini a vigesimo anno et supra, procedentium ad bellum,

1:22 Of the sons of Simeon by their generations and families, and houses of their kindreds, were reckoned up by the names and heads of every one, all that were of the male sex, from twenty years old and upward, that were able to go forth to war,

1:23 quinquaginta novem millia trecenti.

1:23 Fifty-nine thousand three hundred.

1:24 De filiis Gad per generationes et familias ac domos cognationum suarum recensiti sunt per nomina singulorum a viginti annis et supra, omnes qui ad bella procederent,

1:24 Of the sons of Gad, by their generations and families and houses of their kindreds were reckoned up by the names of every one from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war,

1:25 quadraginta quinque millia sexcenti quinquaginta.

1:25 Forty-five thousand six hundred and fifty.

1:26 De filiis Juda per generationes et familias ac domos cognationum suarum, per nomina singulorum a vigesimo anno et supra, omnes qui poterant ad bella procedere,

1:26 Of the sons of Juda, by their generations and families and houses of their kindreds, by the names of every one from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war,

1:27 recensiti sunt septuaginta quatuor millia sexcenti.

1:27 Were reckoned up seventy-four thousand six hundred.

1:28 De filiis Issachar, per generationes et familias ac domos cognationum suarum, per nomina singulorum a vigesimo anno et supra, omnes qui ad bella procederent,

1:28 Of the sons of Issachar, by their generations and families and houses of their kindreds, by the names of every one from twenty years old and upward, all that could go forth to war,

1:29 recensiti sunt quinquaginta quatuor millia quadringenti.

1:29 Were reckoned up fifty-four thousand four hundred.

1:30 De filiis Zabulon per generationes et familias ac domos cognationum suarum recensiti sunt per nomina singulorum a vigesimo anno et supra, omnes qui poterant ad bella procedere,

1:30 Of the sons of Zabulon, by the generations and families and houses of their kindreds, were reckoned up by the names of every one from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war,

1:31 quinquaginta septem millia quadringenti.

1:31 Fifty-seven thousand four hundred.

1:32 De filiis Joseph, filiorum Ephraim per generationes et familias ac domos cognationum suarum recensiti sunt per nomina singulorum a vigesimo anno et supra, omnes qui poterant ad bella procedere,

1:32 Of the sons of Joseph, namely, of the sons of Ephraim, by the generations and families and houses of their kindreds, were reckoned up by the names of every one, from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war,

1:33 quadraginta millia quingenti.

1:33 Forty thousand five hundred.

1:34 Porro filiorum Manasse per generationes et familias ac domos cognationum suarum recensiti sunt per nomina singulorum a viginti annis et supra, omnes qui poterant ad bella procedere,

1:34 Moreover of the sons of Manasses, by the generations and families and houses of their kindreds, were reckoned up by the names of every one from twenty years old and upward, all that could go forth to war,

1:35 triginta duo millia ducenti.

1:35 Thirty-two thousand two hundred.

1:36 De filiis Benjamin per generationes et familias ac domos cognationum suarum recensiti sunt nominibus singulorum a vigesimo anno et supra, omnes qui poterant ad bella procedere,

1:36 Of the sons of Benjamin, by their generations and families and houses of their kindreds, were reckoned up by the names of every one from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war,

1:37 triginta quinque millia quadringenti.

1:37 Thirty-five thousand four hundred.

1:38 De filiis Dan per generationes et familias ac domos cognationum suarum recensiti sunt nominibus singulorum a vigesimo anno et supra, omnes qui poterant ad bella procedere,

1:38 Of the sons of Dan, by their generations and families and houses of their kindreds, were reckoned up by the names of every one from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war,

1:39 sexaginta duo millia septingenti.

1:39 Sixty-two thousand seven hundred.

1:40 De filiis Aser per generationes et familias ac domos cognationum suarum recensiti sunt per nomina singulorum a vigesimo anno et supra, omnes qui poterant ad bella procedere,

1:40 Of the sons of Aser, by their generations and families and houses of their kindreds, were reckoned up by the names of every one from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war,

1:41 quadraginta millia et mille quingenti.

1:41 Forty-one thousand and five hundred.

1:42 De filiis Nephthali per generationes et familias ac domos cognationum suarum recensiti sunt nominibus singulorum a vigesimo anno et supra, omnes qui poterant ad bella procedere,

1:42 Of the sons of Nephtali, by their generations and families and houses of their kindreds, were reckoned up by the names of every one from twenty years old and upward, were able to go forth to war,

1:43 quinquaginta tria millia quadringenti.

1:43 Fifty-three thousand four hundred.

1:44 Hi sunt, quos numeraverunt Moyses et Aaron, et duodecim principes Israël, singulos per domos cognationum suarum.

1:44 These are they who were numbered by Moses and Aaron, and the twelve princes of Israel, every one by the houses of their kindreds.

1:45 Fueruntque omnis numerus filiorum Israël per domos et familias suas a vigesimo anno et supra, qui poterant ad bella procedere,

1:45 And the whole number of the children of Israel by their houses and families, from twenty years old and upward, that were able to go to war,

1:46 sexcenta tria millia virorum quingenti quinquaginta.

1:46 Were six hundred and three thousand five hundred and fifty men.

1:47 Levitæ autem in tribu familiarum suarum non sunt numerati cum eis.

1:47 But the Levites in the tribes of their families were not numbered with them.

1:48 Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen, dicens :

1:48 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

1:49 Tribum Levi noli numerare, neque pones summam eorum cum filiis Israël :

1:49 Number not the tribe of Levi, neither shalt thou put down the sum of them with the children of Israel:

1:50 sed constitue eos super tabernaculum testimonii et cuncta vasa ejus, et quidquid ad cæremonias pertinet. Ipsi portabunt tabernaculum et omnia utensilia ejus : et erunt in ministerio, ac per gyrum tabernaculi metabuntur.

1:50 But appoint them over the tabernacle of the testimony, and all the vessels thereof, and whatsoever pertaineth to the ceremonies. They shall carry the tabernacle and all the furniture thereof: and they shall minister, and shall encamp round about the tabernacle.

1:51 Cum proficiscendum fuerit, deponent Levitæ tabernaculum ; cum castrametandum, erigent. Quisquis externorum accesserit, occidetur.

1:51 When you are to go forward, the Levites shall take down the tabernacle: when you are to camp, they shall set it up. What stranger soever cometh to it, shall be slain.

1:52 Metabuntur autem castra filii Israël unusquisque per turmas et cuneos atque exercitum suum.

1:52 And the children of Israel shall camp every man by his troops and bands and army.

1:53 Porro Levitæ per gyrum tabernaculi figent tentoria, ne fiat indignatio super multitudinem filiorum Israël, et excubabunt in custodiis tabernaculi testimonii.

1:53 But the Levites shall pitch their tents round about the tabernacle, lest there come indignation upon the multitude of the children of Israel, and they shall keep watch, and guard the tabernacle of the testimony.

1:54 Fecerunt ergo filii Israël juxta omnia quæ præceperat Dominus Moysi.

1:54 And the children of Israel did according to all things which the Lord had commanded Moses.

Chapter 2

2:1 Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen et Aaron, dicens :

2:1 And the Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying:

2:2 Singuli per turmas, signa, atque vexilla, et domos cognationum suarum, castrametabuntur filii Israël, per gyrum tabernaculi fœderis.

2:2 All the children of Israel shall camp by their troops, ensigns, and standards, and the houses of their kindreds, round about the tabernacle of the covenant.

2:3 Ad orientem Judas figet tentoria per turmas exercitus sui : eritque princeps filiorum ejus Nahasson filius Aminadab.

2:3 On the east Juda shall pitch his tents by the bands of his army: and the prince of his sons; shall be Nahasson the son of Aminadab.

2:4 Et omnis de stirpe ejus summa pugnantium, septuaginta quatuor millia sexcenti.

2:4 And the whole sum of the fighting men of his stock, were seventy-four thousand six hundred.

2:5 Juxta eum castrametati sunt de tribu Issachar, quorum princeps fuit Nathanaël filius Suar.

2:5 Next unto him they of the tribe of Issachar encamped, whose prince was Nathanael, the son of Suar.

2:6 Et omnis numerus pugnatorum ejus quinquaginta quatuor millia quadringenti.

2:6 And the whole number of his fighting men were fifty-four thousand four hundred.

2:7 In tribu Zabulon princeps fuit Eliab filius Helon.

2:7 In the tribe of Zabulon the prince was Eliab the son of Helon.

2:8 Omnis de stirpe ejus exercitus pugnatorum, quinquaginta septem millia quadringenti.

2:8 And all the army of fighting men of his stock, were fifty-seven thousand four hundred.

2:9 Universi qui in castris Judæ enumerati sunt, fuerunt centum octoginta sex millia quadringenti : et per turmas suas primi egredientur.

2:9 All that were numbered in the camp of Juda, were a hundred and eighty-six thousand four hundred: and they by their troops shall march first.

2:10 In castris filiorum Ruben ad meridianam plagam erit princeps Elisur filius Sedeur.

2:10 In the camp of the sons of Ruben, on the south side, the prince shall be Elisur the son of Sedeur:

2:11 Et cunctus exercitus pugnatorum ejus qui numerati sunt, quadraginta sex millia quingenti.

2:11 And the whole army of his fighting men, that were numbered, were forty-six thousand five hundred.

2:12 Juxta eum castrametati sunt de tribu Simeon : quorum princeps fuit Salamiel filius Surisaddai.

2:12 Beside him camped they of the tribe of Simeon: whose prince was Salamiel the son of Surisaddai.

2:13 Et cunctus exercitus pugnatorum ejus qui numerati sunt, quinquaginta novem millia trecenti.

2:13 And the whole army of his fighting men, that were numbered, were fifty-nine thousand three hundred.

2:14 In tribu Gad princeps fuit Eliasaph filius Duel.

2:14 In the tribe of Gad the prince was Eliasaph the son of Duel.

2:15 Et cunctus exercitus pugnatorum ejus, qui numerati sunt, quadraginta quinque millia sexcenti quinquaginta.

2:15 And the whole army of his righting men that were numbered, were forty-five thousand six hundred and fifty.

2:16 Omnes qui recensiti sunt in castris Ruben, centum quinquaginta millia et mille quadringenti quinquaginta per turmas suas : in secundo loco proficiscentur.

2:16 All that were reckoned up in the camp of Ruben, were a hundred and fifty-one thousand four hundred and fifty, by their troops: they shall march in the second place.

2:17 Levabitur autem tabernaculum testimonii per officia Levitarum, et turmas eorum : quomodo erigetur, ita et deponetur. Singuli per loca et ordines suos proficiscentur.

2:17 And the tabernacle of the testimony shall be carried by the officers of the Levites and their troops. As it shall be set up, so shall it be taken down. Every one shall march according to their places, and ranks.

2:18 Ad occidentalem plagam erunt castra filiorum Ephraim, quorum princeps fuit Elisama filius Ammiud.

2:18 On the west side shall be the camp of the sons of Ephraim, whose prince was Elisama the son of Ammiud.

2:19 Cunctus exercitus pugnatorum ejus, qui numerati sunt, quadraginta millia quingenti.

2:19 The whole army of his fighting men, that were numbered, were forty thousand five hundred.

2:20 Et cum eis tribus filiorum Manasse, quorum princeps fuit Gamaliel filius Phadassur.

2:20 And with them the tribe of the sons of Manasses, whose prince was Gamaliel the son of Phadassur.

2:21 Cunctusque exercitus pugnatorum ejus, qui numerati sunt, triginta duo millia ducenti.

2:21 And the whole army of his fighting men, that were numbered, were thirty-two thousand two hundred.

2:22 In tribu filiorum Benjamin princeps fuit Abidan filius Gedeonis.

2:22 In the tribe of the sons of Benjamin the prince was Abidan the son of Gedeon.

2:23 Et cunctus exercitus pugnatorum ejus, qui recensiti sunt, triginta quinque millia quadringenti.

2:23 And the whole army of fighting men, that were reckoned up, were thirty-five thousand four hundred.

2:24 Omnes qui numerati sunt in castris Ephraim, centum octo millia centum per turmas suas : tertii proficiscentur.

2:24 All that were numbered in the camp of Ephraim, were a hundred and eight-thousand one hundred by their troops: they shall march in the third place.

2:25 Ad aquilonis partem castrametati sunt filii Dan : quorum princeps fuit Ahiezer filius Ammisaddai.

2:25 On the north side camped the sons of Dan: whose prince was Ahiezar the son of Ammisaddai.

2:26 Cunctus exercitus pugnatorum ejus, qui numerati sunt, sexaginta duo millia septingenti.

2:26 The whole army of his fighting men, that were numbered, were sixty-two thousand seven hundred.

2:27 Juxta eum fixere tentoria de tribu Aser : quorum princeps fuit Phegiel filius Ochran.

2:27 Beside him they of the tribe of Aser pitched their tents: whose prince was Phegiel the son of Ochran.

2:28 Cunctus exercitus pugnatorum ejus, qui numerati sunt, quadraginta millia et mille quingenti.

2:28 The whole army of his fighting men, that were numbered, were forty-one thousand five hundred.

2:29 De tribu filiorum Nephthali princeps fuit Ahira filius Enan.

2:29 Of the tribe of the sons of Nephtali the prince was Ahira the son of Enan.

2:30 Cunctus exercitus pugnatorum ejus, quinquaginta tria millia quadringenti.

2:30 The whole army of his fighting men, were fifty-three thousand four hundred.

2:31 Omnes qui numerati sunt in castris Dan, fuerunt centum quinquaginta septem millia sexcenti : et novissimi proficiscentur.

2:31 All that were numbered in the camp of Dan, were a hundred and fifty-seven thousand six hundred: and they shall march last.

2:32 Hic numerus filiorum Israël, per domos cognationum suarum et turmas divisi exercitus, sexcenta tria millia quingenti quinquaginta.

2:32 This is the number of the children of Israel, of their army divided according to the houses of their kindreds and their troops, six hundred and three thousand five hundred and fifty.

2:33 Levitæ autem non sunt numerati inter filios Israël : sic enim præceperat Dominus Moysi.

2:33 And the Levites were not numbered among the children of Israel: for so the Lord had commanded Moses.

2:34 Feceruntque filii Israël juxta omnia quæ mandaverat Dominus. Castrametati sunt per turmas suas, et profecti per familias ac domos patrum suorum.

2:34 And the children of Israel did according to all things that the Lord had commanded. They camped by their troops, and marched by the families and houses of their fathers.

Chapter 3

3:1 Hæ sunt generationes Aaron et Moysi in die qua locutus est Dominus ad Moysen in monte Sinai.

3:1 These are the generations of Aaron and Moses in the day that the Lord spoke to Moses in mount Sinai.

3:2 Et hæc nomina filiorum Aaron : primogenitus ejus Nadab, deinde Abiu, et Eleazar, et Ithamar.

3:2 And these the names of the sons of Aaron: his firstborn Nadab, then Abiu, and Eleazar, and Ithamar.

3:3 Hæc nomina filiorum Aaron sacerdotum qui uncti sunt, et quorum repletæ et consecratæ manus ut sacerdotio fungerentur.

3:3 These the names of the sons of Aaron the priests that were anointed, and whose hands were filled and consecrated, to do the functions of priesthood.

3:4 Mortui sunt enim Nadab et Abiu cum offerrent ignem alienum in conspectu Domini in deserto Sinai, absque liberis : functique sunt sacerdotio Eleazar et Ithamar coram Aaron patre suo.

3:4 Now Nadab and Abiu died, without children, when they offered strange fire before the Lord, in the desert of Sinai: and Eleazar and Ithamar performed the priestly office in the presence of Aaron their father.

3:5 Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen, dicens :

3:5 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

3:6 Applica tribum Levi, et fac stare in conspectu Aaron sacerdotis ut ministrent ei, et excubent,

3:6 Bring the tribe of Levi, and make them stand in the sight of Aaron the priest to minister to him, and let them watch,

3:7 et observent quidquid ad cultum pertinet multitudinis coram tabernaculo testimonii,

3:7 And observe whatsoever appertaineth to the service of the multitude before the tabernacle of the testimony,

3:8 et custodiant vasa tabernaculi, servientes in ministerio ejus.

3:8 And let them keep the vessels of the tabernacle, serving in the ministry thereof.

3:9 Dabisque dono Levitas

3:9 And thou shalt give the Levites for a gift,

3:10 Aaron et filiis ejus, quibus traditi sunt a filiis Israël. Aaron autem et filios ejus constitues super cultum sacerdotii. Externus, qui ad ministrandum accesserit, morietur.

3:10 To Aaron and to his sons, to whom they are delivered by the children of Israel. But thou shalt appoint Aaron and his sons over the service of priesthood. The stranger that approacheth to minister, shall be put to death.

3:11 Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen, dicens :

3:11 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

3:12 Ego tuli Levitas a filiis Israël pro omni primogenito, qui aperit vulvam in filiis Israël, eruntque Levitæ mei.

3:12 I have taken the Levites from the children of Israel, for every firstborn that openeth the womb among the children of Israel, and the Levites shall be mine.

3:13 Meum est enim omne primogenitum : ex quo percussi primogenitos in terra Ægypti, sanctificavi mihi quidquid primum nascitur in Israël : ab homine usque ad pecus, mei sunt. Ego Dominus.

3:13 For every firstborn is mine: since I struck the firstborn in the land of Egypt: I have sanctified to myself whatsoever is firstborn in Israel both of man and beast, they are mine: I am the Lord.

3:14 Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen in deserto Sinai, dicens :

3:14 And the Lord spoke to Moses in the desert of Sinai, saying:

3:15 Numera filios Levi per domos patrum suorum et familias, omnem masculum ab uno mense et supra.

3:15 Number the sons of Levi by the houses of their fathers and their families, every male from one month and upward.

3:16 Numeravit Moyses, ut præceperat Dominus,

3:16 Moses numbered them as the Lord had commanded.

3:17 et inventi sunt filii Levi per nomina sua, Gerson et Caath et Merari.

3:17 And there were found sons of Levi by their names, Gerson and Caath Merari.

3:18 Filii Gerson : Lebni et Semei.

3:18 The sons of Gerson: Lebni and Semei.

3:19 Filii Caath : Amram et Jesaar, Hebron et Oziel.

3:19 The sons of Caath: Amram, and Jesaar, Hebron and Oziel:

3:20 Filii Merari : Moholi et Musi.

3:20 The sons of Merari, Moholi and Musi.

3:21 De Gerson fuere familiæ duæ, Lebnitica, et Semeitica :

3:21 Of Gerson were two families, the Lebnites, and the Semeites:

3:22 quarum numeratus est populus sexus masculini ab uno mense et supra, septem millia quingenti.

3:22 Of which were numbered, people of the male sex from one month and upward, seven thousand five hundred.

3:23 Hi post tabernaculum metabuntur ad occidentem,

3:23 These shall pitch behind the tabernacle on the west,

3:24 sub principe Eliasaph filio Laël.

3:24 Under their prince Eliasaph the son of Lael.

3:25 Et habebunt excubias in tabernaculo fœderis,

3:25 And their charge shall be in the tabernacle of the covenant:

3:26 ipsum tabernaculum et operimentum ejus, tentorium quod trahitur ante fores tecti fœderis, et cortinas atrii : tentorium quoque quod appenditur in introitu atrii tabernaculi, et quidquid ad ritum altaris pertinet, funes tabernaculi et omnia utensilia ejus.

3:26 The tabernacle itself and the cover thereof, the hanging that is drawn before the doors of the tabernacle of the covenant, and the curtains of the court: the hanging also that is hanged in the entry of the court of the tabernacle, and whatsoever belongeth to the rite of the altar, the cords of the tabernacle, and all the furniture thereof.

3:27 Cognatio Caath habebit populos Amramitas et Jesaaritas et Hebronitas et Ozielitas. Hæ sunt familiæ Caathitarum recensitæ per nomina sua.

3:27 Of the kindred of Caath come the families of the Amramites and Jesaarites and Hebronites and Ozielites. These are the families of the Caathites reckoned up by their names:

3:28 Omnes generis masculini ab uno mense et supra, octo millia sexcenti habebunt excubias sanctuarii,

3:28 All of the male sex from one month and upward, eight thousand six hundred: they shall have the guard of the sanctuary,

3:29 et castrametabuntur ad meridianam plagam.

3:29 And shall camp on the south side.

3:30 Princepsque eorum erit Elisaphan filius Oziel :

3:30 And their prince shall be Elisaphan the son of Oziel:

3:31 et custodient arcam, mensamque et candelabrum, altaria et vasa sanctuarii, in quibus ministratur, et velum, cunctamque hujuscemodi supellectilem.

3:31 And they shall keep the ark, and the table and the candlestick, the altars, and the vessels of the sanctuary, wherewith they minister, and the veil, and all the furniture of this kind.

3:32 Princeps autem principum Levitarum Eleazar filius Aaron sacerdotis, erit super excubitores custodiæ sanctuarii.

3:32 And the prince of the princes of the Levites, Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, shall be over them that watch for the guard of the sanctuary.

3:33 At vero de Merari erunt populi Moholitæ et Musitæ recensiti per nomina sua :

3:33 And of Merari are the families of the Moholites, and Musites, reckoned up by their names:

3:34 omnes generis masculini ab uno mense et supra, sex millia ducenti.

3:34 All of the male kind from one month and upward, six thousand two hundred.

3:35 Princeps eorum Suriel filius Abihaiel : in plaga septentrionali castrametabuntur.

3:35 Their prince Suriel the son of Abihaiel: their shall camp on the north side.

3:36 Erunt sub custodia eorum tabulæ tabernaculi et vectes, et columnæ ac bases earum, et omnia quæ ad cultum hujuscemodi pertinent :

3:36 Under their custody shall be the boards of the tabernacle, and the bars, and the pillars and their sockets, and all things that pertain to this kind of service:

3:37 columnæque atrii per circuitum cum basibus suis, et paxilli cum funibus.

3:37 And the pillars of the court round about with their sockets, and the pins with their cords.

3:38 Castrametabuntur ante tabernaculum fœderis, id est, ad orientalem plagam, Moyses et Aaron cum filiis suis, habentes custodiam sanctuarii in medio filiorum Israël. Quisquis alienus accesserit, morietur.

3:38 Before the tabernacle of the covenant, that is to say on the east side shall Moses and Aaron camp, with their sons, having the custody of the sanctuary, in the midst of the children of Israel. What stranger soever cometh unto it, shall be put to death.

3:39 Omnes Levitæ, quos numeraverunt Moyses et Aaron juxta præceptum Domini per familias suas in genere masculino a mense uno et supra, fuerunt viginti duo millia.

3:39 All the Levites, that I Moses and Aaron numbered according to the precept of the Lord, by their f families, of the male kind from one month and upward, were twenty-two thousand.

3:40 Et ait Dominus ad Moysen : Numera primogenitos sexus masculini de filiis Israël ab uno mense et supra, et habebis summam eorum.

3:40 And the Lord said to Moses: Number the firstborn of the male sex of the children of Israel, from one month and upward, and thou shalt take the sum of them.

3:41 Tollesque Levitas mihi pro omni primogenito filiorum Israël : ego sum Dominus : et pecora eorum pro universis primogenitis pecorum filiorum Israël.

3:41 And thou shalt take the Levites to me for all the firstborn of the children of Israel, I am the Lord: and their cattle for all the firstborn of the cattle of the children of Israel:

3:42 Recensuit Moyses, sicut præceperat Dominus, primogenitos filiorum Israël :

3:42 Moses reckoned up, as the Lord had commanded, the firstborn of the children of Israel:

3:43 et fuerunt masculi per nomina sua, a mense uno et supra, viginti duo millia ducenti septuaginta tres.

3:43 And the males by their names, from one month and upward, were twenty-two thousand two hundred and seventy-three.

3:44 Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen, dicens :

3:44 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

3:45 Tolle Levitas pro primogenitis filiorum Israël, et pecora Levitarum pro pecoribus eorum, eruntque Levitæ mei. Ego sum Dominus.

3:45 Take the Levites for the firstborn of the children of Israel, and the cattle of the Levites for their cattle, and the Levites shall be mine. I am the Lord.

3:46 In pretio autem ducentorum septuaginta trium, qui excedunt numerum Levitarum de primogenitis filiorum Israël,

3:46 But for the price of the two hundred and seventy-three, of the firstborn of the children of Israel, that exceed the number of the Levites,

3:47 accipies quinque siclos per singula capita ad mensuram sanctuarii (siclus habet viginti obolos) :

3:47 Thou shalt take five sicles for every bead, according to the weight of the sanctuary. A sicle hath twenty obols.

3:48 dabisque pecuniam Aaron et filiis ejus pretium eorum qui supra sunt.

3:48 And thou shalt give the money to Aaron and his sons, the price of them that are above.

3:49 Tulit igitur Moyses pecuniam eorum, qui fuerant amplius, et quos redemerant a Levitis,

3:49 Moses therefore took the money of them that were above, and whom they had redeemed from the Levites,

3:50 pro primogenitis filiorum Israël, mille trecentorum sexaginta quinque siclorum juxta pondus sanctuarii :

3:50 For the firstborn of the children of Israel, one thousand three hundred and sixty-five sicles, according to the weight of the sanctuary,

3:51 et dedit eam Aaron et filiis ejus juxta verbum quod præceperat sibi Dominus.

3:51 And gave it to Aaron and his sons according to the word that the Lord had commanded him.

Chapter 4

4:1 Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen et Aaron, dicens :

4:1 And the Lord spoke to Moses, and Aaron, saying:

4:2 Tolle summam filiorum Caath de medio Levitarum per domos et familias suas,

4:2 Take the sum of the sons of Caath from the midst of the Levites, by their houses and families.

4:3 a trigesimo anno et supra, usque ad quinquagesimum annum, omnium qui ingrediuntur ut stent et ministrent in tabernaculo fœderis.

4:3 From thirty years old and upward, to fifty years old, of all that go in to stand and to minister in the tabernacle of the covenant.

4:4 Hic est cultus filiorum Caath : tabernaculum fœderis, et Sanctum sanctorum

4:4 This is the service of the sons of Caath:

4:5 ingredientur Aaron et filii ejus, quando movenda sunt castra, et deponent velum quod pendet ante fores, involventque eo arcam testimonii,

4:5 When the camp is; to set forward, Aaron and his sons shall go into the tabernacle of the covenant, and the holy of holies, and shall take down the veil that hangeth before the door, and shall wrap up the ark of the testimony in it,

4:6 et operient rursum velamine janthinarum pellium, extendentque desuper pallium totum hyacinthinum, et inducent vectes.

4:6 And shall cover it again with a cover of violet skins, and shall spread over it a cloth all of violet, and shall put in the bars.

4:7 Mensam quoque propositionis involvent hyacinthino pallio, et ponent cum ea thuribula et mortariola, cyathos et crateras ad liba fundenda : panes semper in ea erunt :

4:7 They shall wrap up also the table of proposition in a cloth of violet, and shall put with it the censers and little mortars, the cups and bowls to pour out the libations: the loaves shall be always on it:

4:8 extendentque desuper pallium coccineum, quod rursum operient velamento janthinarum pellium, et inducent vectes.

4:8 And they shall spread over it a cloth of scarlet, which again they shall cover with a covering of violet skins, and shall put in the bars.

4:9 Sument et pallium hyacinthinum, quo operient candelabrum cum lucernis et forcipibus suis et emunctoriis et cunctis vasis olei, quæ ad concinnandas lucernas necessaria sunt :

4:9 They shall take also a cloth of violet wherewith they shall cover the candlestick with the lamps and tongs thereof and the snuffers and all the oil vessels, which are necessary for the dressing of the lamps:

4:10 et super omnia ponent operimentum janthinarum pellium, et inducent vectes.

4:10 And over all they shall put a cover of violet skins and put in the bars.

4:11 Necnon et altare aureum involvent hyacinthino vestimento, et extendent desuper operimentum janthinarum pellium, inducentque vectes.

4:11 And they shall wrap up the golden altar also in a cloth of violet, and shall spread over it a cover of violet skins, and put in the bars.

4:12 Omnia vasa, quibus ministratur in sanctuario, involvent hyacinthino pallio, et extendent desuper operimentum janthinarum pellium, inducentque vectes.

4:12 All the vessels wherewith they minister in the sanctuary, they shall wrap up in a cloth of violet, and shall spread over it a cover of violet skins, and put in the bars.

4:13 Sed et altare mundabunt cinere, et involvent illud purpureo vestimento,

4:13 They shall cleanse the altar also from the ashes, and shall wrap it up in a purple cloth,

4:14 ponentque cum eo omnia vasa, quibus in ministerio ejus utuntur, id est, ignium receptacula, fuscinulas ac tridentes, uncinos et batilla. Cuncta vasa altaris operient simul velamine janthinarum pellium, et inducent vectes.

4:14 And shall put it with all the vessels that they use in the ministry thereof, that is to say, firepans, fleshhooks and forks, pothooks and shovels. They shall cover all the vessels of the altar together with a covering of violet skins, and shall put in the bars.

4:15 Cumque involverint Aaron et filii ejus sanctuarium et omnia vasa ejus in commotione castrorum, tunc intrabunt filii Caath ut portent involuta : et non tangent vasa sanctuarii, ne moriantur. Ista sunt onera filiorum Caath in tabernaculo fœderis :

4:15 And when Aaron and his sons have wrapped up the sanctuary and the vessels thereof at the removing of the camp, then shall the sons of Caath enter in to carry the things wrapped up: and they shall not touch the vessels of the sanctuary, lest they die. These are the burdens of the sons of Caath: in the tabernacle of the covenant:

4:16 super quos erit Eleazar filius Aaron sacerdotis, ad cujus curam pertinet oleum ad concinnandas lucernas, et compositionis incensum, et sacrificium, quod semper offertur, et oleum unctionis, et quidquid ad cultum tabernaculi pertinet, omniumque vasorum, quæ in sanctuario sunt.

4:16 And over them shall be Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest, to whose charge pertaineth the oil to dress the lamps, and the sweet incense, and the sacrifice, that is always offered, and the oil of unction, and whatsoever pertaineth to the service of the tabernacle, and of all the vessels that are in the sanctuary.

4:17 Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen et Aaron, dicens :

4:17 And the Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying:

4:18 Nolite perdere populum Caath de medio Levitarum :

4:18 Destroy not the people of Caath from the midst of the Levites:

4:19 sed hoc facite eis, ut vivant, et non moriantur, si tetigerint Sancta sanctorum. Aaron et filii ejus intrabunt, ipsique disponent opera singulorum, et divident quid portare quis debeat.

4:19 But do this to them, that they may live, and not die, by touching the holies of holies. Aaron and his sons shall go in, and they shall appoint every man his work, and shall divide the burdens that every man is to carry.

4:20 Alii nulla curiositate videant quæ sunt in sanctuario priusquam involvantur, alioquin morientur.

4:20 Let not others by any curiosity see the things that are in the sanctuary before they be wrapped up, otherwise they shall die.

4:21 Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen, dicens :

4:21 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

4:22 Tolle summam etiam filiorum Gerson per domos ac familias et cognationes suas,

4:22 Take the sum of the sons of Gerson also by their houses and families and kindreds.

4:23 a triginta annis et supra, usque ad annos quinquaginta. Numera omnes qui ingrediuntur et ministrant in tabernaculo fœderis.

4:23 From thirty years old and upward, unto fifty years old. Number them all that go in and minister in the tabernacle of the covenant.

4:24 Hoc est officium familiæ Gersonitarum,

4:24 This is the office of the family of the Gersonites:

4:25 ut portent cortinas tabernaculi et tectum fœderis, operimentum aliud, et super omnia velamen janthinum tentoriumque quod pendet in introitu tabernaculi fœderis,

4:25 To carry the curtains of the tabernacle and the roof of the covenant, the other covering, and the violet covering over all, and the hanging that hangeth in the entry of the tabernacle of the covenant,

4:26 cortinas atrii, et velum in introitu quod est ante tabernaculum. Omnia quæ ad altare pertinent, funiculos, et vasa ministerii,

4:26 The curtains of the court, and the veil in the entry that is before tabernacle. All things that pertain to the altar, the cords and the vessels of the ministry,

4:27 jubente Aaron et filiis ejus, portabunt filii Gerson : et scient singuli cui debeant oneri mancipari.

4:27 The sons of Gerson shall carry, by the commandment of Aaron and his sons: and each man shall know to what burden he must be assigned.

4:28 Hic est cultus familiæ Gersonitarum in tabernaculo fœderis, eruntque sub manu Ithamar filii Aaron sacerdotis.

4:28 This is the service of the family of the Gersonites in the tabernacle of the covenant, and they shall be under the hand of Ithamar the son of Aaron the priest.

4:29 Filios quoque Merari per familias et domos patrum suorum recensebis,

4:29 Thou shalt reckon up the sons of Merari also by the families and houses of their fathers,

4:30 a triginta annis et supra, usque ad annos quinquaginta, omnes qui ingrediuntur ad officium ministerii sui et cultum fœderis testimonii.

4:30 From thirty years old and upward, unto fifty years old, all that go in to the office of their ministry, and to the service of the covenant of the testimony.

4:31 Hæc sunt onera eorum : portabunt tabulas tabernaculi et vectes ejus, columnas ac bases earum,

4:31 These are their burdens: They shall carry the boards of the tabernacle and the bars thereof, the pillars and their sockets,

4:32 columnas quoque atrii per circuitum cum basibus et paxillis et funibus suis. Omnia vasa et supellectilem ad numerum accipient, sicque portabunt.

4:32 The pillars also of the court round about, with their sockets and pins and cords. They shall receive by account all the vessels and furniture, and so shall carry them.

4:33 Hoc est officium familiæ Meraritarum et ministerium in tabernaculo fœderis : eruntque sub manu Ithamar filii Aaron sacerdotis.

4:33 This is the office of the family of the Merarites, and their ministry in the tabernacle of the covenant: and they shall be under the hand of Ithamar the son of Aaron the priest.

4:34 Recensuerunt igitur Moyses et Aaron et principes synagogæ filios Caath per cognationes et domos patrum suorum,

4:34 So Moses and Aaron and the princes of the synagogue reckoned up the sons of Caath, by their kindreds and the houses of their fathers,

4:35 a triginta annis et supra, usque ad annum quinquagesimum, omnes qui ingrediuntur ad ministerium tabernaculi fœderis :

4:35 From thirty years old and upward, unto fifty years old, all that go in to the ministry of the tabernacle of the covenant:

4:36 et inventi sunt duo millia septingenti quinquaginta.

4:36 And they were found two thousand seven hundred and fifty.

4:37 Hic est numerus populi Caath qui intrant tabernaculum fœderis : hos numeravit Moyses et Aaron juxta sermonem Domini per manum Moysi.

4:37 This is the number of the people of Caath that go in to the tabernacle of the covenant: these did Moses and Aaron number according to the word of the Lord by the hand of Moses.

4:38 Numerati sunt et filii Gerson per cognationes et domos patrum suorum,

4:38 The sons of Gerson also were numbered by the kindreds and houses of their fathers,

4:39 a triginta annos et supra, usque ad quinquagesimum annum, omnes qui ingrediuntur ut ministrent in tabernaculo fœderis :

4:39 From thirty years old and upward, unto fifty years old, all that go in to minister in the tabernacle of the covenant:

4:40 et inventi sunt duo millia sexcenti triginta.

4:40 And they were found two thousand six hundred and thirty.

4:41 Hic est populus Gersonitarum, quos numeraverunt Moyses et Aaron juxta verbum Domini.

4:41 This is the people of the Gersonites, whom Moses and Aaron numbered according to the word of the Lord.

4:42 Numerati sunt et filii Merari per cognationes et domos patrum suorum,

4:42 The sons of Merari also were numbered by the kindreds and houses of their fathers,

4:43 a triginta annis et supra, usque ad annum quinquagesimum, omnes qui ingrediuntur ad explendos ritus tabernaculi fœderis :

4:43 From thirty years old and upward, unto fifty years old, all that go in to fulfil the rites of the tabernacle of the covenant:

4:44 et inventi sunt tria millia ducenti.

4:44 And they were found three thousand two hundred.

4:45 Hic est numerus filiorum Merari, quos recensuerunt Moyses et Aaron juxta imperium Domini per manum Moysi.

4:45 This is the number of the sons of Merari, whom Moses and Aaron reckoned up according to the commandment of the Lord by the hand of Moses.

4:46 Omnes qui recensiti sunt de Levitis, et quos recenseri fecit ad nomen Moyses et Aaron, et principes Israël per cognationes et domos patrum suorum,

4:46 All that were reckoned up of the Levites, and whom Moses and Aaron and the princes of Israel took by name, by the kindreds and houses of their fathers,

4:47 a triginta annis et supra, usque ad annum quinquagesimum, ingredientes ad ministerium tabernaculi, et onera portanda,

4:47 From thirty years old and upward, until fifty years old, that go into the ministry of the tabernacle, and to carry the burdens,

4:48 fuerunt simul octo millia quingenti octoginta.

4:48 Were in all eight thousand five hundred and eighty.

4:49 Juxta verbum Domini recensuit eos Moyses, unumquemque juxta officium et onera sua, sicut præceperat ei Dominus.

4:49 Moses reckoned them up according to the word of the Lord, every one according to their office and burdens, as the Lord had commanded him.

Chapter 5

5:1 Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen, dicens :

5:1 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

5:2 Præcipe filiis Israël, ut ejiciant de castris omnem leprosum, et qui semine fluit, pollutusque est super mortuo :

5:2 Command the children of Israel, that they cast out of the camp every leper, and whosoever hath an issue of seed, or is defiled by the dead:

5:3 tam masculum quam feminam ejicite de castris, ne contaminent ea cum habitaverint vobiscum.

5:3 Whether it be man or woman, cast ye them out of the camp, lest they defile it when I shall dwell with you,

5:4 Feceruntque ita filii Israël, et ejecerunt eos extra castra, sicut locutus erat Dominus Moysi.

5:4 And the children of Israel did so, and they cast them forth without the camp, as the Lord had spoken to Moses.

5:5 Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen, dicens :

5:5 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

5:6 Loquere ad filios Israël : Vir, sive mulier, cum fecerint ex omnibus peccatis, quæ solent hominibus accidere, et per negligentiam transgressi fuerint mandatum Domini, atque deliquerint,

5:6 Say to the children of Israel: When a man or woman shall have committed any of all the sins that men are wont to commit, and by negligence shall have transgressed the commandment of the Lord, and offended,

5:7 confitebuntur peccatum suum, et reddent ipsum caput, quintamque partem desuper, ei in quem peccaverint.

5:7 They shall confess their sin, and restore the principal itself, and the fifth part over and above, to him against whom they have sinned.

5:8 Sin autem non fuerit qui recipiat, dabunt Domino, et erit sacerdotis, excepto ariete, qui offertur pro expiatione, ut sit placabilis hostia.

5:8 But if there be no one to receive it, they shall give it to the Lord, and it shall be the priest's, besides the ram that is offered for expiation, to be an atoning sacrifice.

5:9 Omnes quoque primitiæ, quas offerunt filii Israël, ad sacerdotem pertinent :

5:9 All the firstfruits also, which the children of Israel offer, belong to the priest:

5:10 et quidquid in sanctuarium offertur a singulis, et traditur manibus sacerdotis, ipsius erit.

5:10 And whatsoever is offered into the sanctuary by every one, and is delivered into the hands of the priest, it shall be his.

5:11 Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen, dicens :

5:11 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

5:12 Loquere ad filios Israël, et dices ad eos : Vir cujus uxor erraverit, maritumque contemnens

5:12 Speak to the children of Israel, and thou shalt say to them: The man whose wife shall have gone astray, and contemning her husband,

5:13 dormierit cum altero viro, et hoc maritus deprehendere non quiverit, sed latet adulterium, et testibus argui non potest, quia non est inventa in stupro :

5:13 Shall have slept with another man, and her husband cannot discover it, but the adultery is secret, and cannot be proved by witnesses, because she was not found in the adultery:

5:14 si spiritus zelotypiæ concitaverit virum contra uxorem suam, quæ vel polluta est, vel falsa suspicione appetitur :

5:14 If the spirit of jealousy stir up the husband against his wife, who either is defiled, or is charged with false suspicion,

5:15 adducet eam ad sacerdotem, et offeret oblationem pro illa, decimam partem sati farinæ hordeaceæ : non fundet super eam oleum, nec imponet thus : quia sacrificium zelotypiæ est, et oblatio investigans adulterium.

5:15 He shall bring her to the priest, and shall offer an oblation for her, the tenth part of a measure of barley meal: he shall not pour oil thereon, nor put frankincense upon it: because it is a sacrifice of jealousy, and an oblation searching out adultery.

5:16 Offeret igitur eam sacerdos, et statuet coram Domino,

5:16 The priest therefore shall offer it, and set it before the Lord.

5:17 assumetque aquam sanctam in vase fictili, et pauxillum terræ de pavimento tabernaculi mittet in eam.

5:17 And he shall take holy water in an earthen vessel, and he shall cast a little earth of the pavement of the tabernacle into it.

5:18 Cumque steterit mulier in conspectu Domini, discooperiet caput ejus, et ponet super manus illius sacrificium recordationis, et oblationem zelotypiæ : ipse autem tenebit aquas amarissimas, in quibus cum execratione maledicta congessit.

5:18 And when the woman shall stand before the Lord, he shall uncover her head, and shall put on her hands the sacrifice of remembrance, and the oblation of jealousy: and he himself shall hold the most bitter waters, whereon he hath heaped curses with execration.

5:19 Adjurabitque eam, et dicet : Si non dormivit vir alienus tecum, et si non polluta es deserto mariti thoro, non te nocebunt aquæ istæ amarissimæ, in quas maledicta congessi.

5:19 And he shall adjure her, and shall say: If another man hath not slept with thee, and if thou be not defiled by forsaking thy husband's bed, these most bitter waters, on which I have heaped curses, shall not hurt thee.

5:20 Sin autem declinasti a viro tuo, atque polluta es, et concubuisti cum altero viro :

5:20 But if thou hast gone aside from thy husband, and art defiled, and hast lain with another man:

5:21 his maledictionibus subjacebis : det te Dominus in maledictionem, exemplumque cunctorum in populo suo : putrescere faciat femur tuum, et tumens uterus tuus disrumpatur.

5:21 These curses shall light upon thee: The Lord make thee a curse, and an example for all among his people: may he make thy thigh to rot, and may thy belly swell and burst asunder.

5:22 Ingrediantur aquæ maledictæ in ventrem tuum, et utero tumescente putrescat femur. Et respondebit mulier : Amen, amen.

5:22 Let the cursed waters enter into thy belly, and may thy womb swell and thy thigh rot. And the woman shall answer, Amen, amen.

5:23 Scribetque sacerdos in libello ista maledicta, et delebit ea aquis amarissimis, in quas maledicta congessit,

5:23 And the priest shall write these curses in a book, and shall wash them out with the most bitter waters, upon which he hath heaped the curses,

5:24 et dabit ei bibere. Quas cum exhauserit,

5:24 And he shall give them her to drink. And when she hath drunk them up,

5:25 tollet sacerdos de manu ejus sacrificium zelotypiæ, et elevabit illud coram Domino, imponetque illud super altare, ita dumtaxat ut prius :

5:25 The priest shall take from her hand the sacrifice of jealousy, and shall elevate it before the Lord, and shall put it upon the altar: yet so as first,

5:26 pugillum sacrificii tollat de eo, quod offertur, et incendat super altare : et sic potum det mulieri aquas amarissimas.

5:26 To take a handful of the sacrifice of that which is offered, and burn it upon the altar: and so give the most bitter waters to the woman to drink.

5:27 Quas cum biberit, si polluta est, et contempto viro adulterii rea, pertransibunt eam aquæ maledictionis, et inflato ventre, computrescet femur : eritque mulier in maledictionem, et in exemplum omni populo.

5:27 And when she hath drunk them, if she be defiled, and having despised her husband be guilty of adultery, the malediction shall go through her, and her belly swelling, her thigh shall rot: and the woman shall be a curse, and an example to all the people.

5:28 Quod si polluta non fuerit, erit innoxia, et faciet liberos.

5:28 But if she be not defiled, she shall not be hurt, and shall bear children.

5:29 Ista est lex zelotypiæ. Si declinaverit mulier a viro suo, et si polluta fuerit,

5:29 This is the law of jealousy. If a woman hath gone aside from her husband, and be defiled,

5:30 maritusque zelotypiæ spiritu concitatus adduxerit eam in conspectu Domini, et fecerit ei sacerdos juxta omnia quæ scripta sunt :

5:30 And the husband stirred up by the spirit of jealousy bring her before the Lord, and the priest do to her according to all things that are here written:

5:31 maritus absque culpa erit, et illa recipiet iniquitatem suam.

5:31 The husband shall be blameless, and she shall bear her iniquity.

Chapter 6

6:1 Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen, dicens :

6:1 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

6:2 Loquere ad filios Israël, et dices ad eos : Vir, sive mulier, cum fecerint votum ut sanctificentur, et se voluerint Domino consecrare :

6:2 Speak to the children of Israel, and thou shalt say to them: When a man, or woman, shall make a vow to be sanctified, and will consecrate themselves to the Lord:

6:3 a vino, et omni quod inebriare potest, abstinebunt. Acetum ex vino, et ex qualibet alia potione, et quidquid de uva exprimitur, non bibent : uvas recentes siccasque non comedent

6:3 They shall abstain from wine, and from every thing that may make a man drunk. They shall not drink vinegar of wine, or of any other drink, nor any thing that is pressed out of the grape: nor shall they eat grapes either fresh or dried.

6:4 cunctis diebus quibus ex voto Domino consecrantur : quidquid ex vinea esse potest, ab uva passa usque ad acinum non comedent.

6:4 All the days that they are consecrated to the Lord by vow: they shall eat nothing that cometh of the vineyard, from the raisin even to the kernel.

6:5 Omni tempore separationis suæ novacula non transibit per caput ejus usque ad completum diem, quo Domino consecratur. Sanctus erit, crescente cæsarie capitis ejus.

6:5 All the time of his separation no razor shall pass over his head, until the day be fulfilled of his consecration to the Lord. He shall be holy, and shall let the hair of his head grow.

6:6 Omni tempore consecrationis suæ, super mortuum non ingredietur,

6:6 All the time of his consecration he shall not go in to any dead,

6:7 nec super patris quidem et matris et fratris sororisque funere contaminabitur, quia consecratio Dei sui super caput ejus est.

6:7 Neither shall he make himself unclean, even for his father, or for his mother, or for his brother, or for his sister, when they die, because the consecration of his God is upon his head.

6:8 Omnibus diebus separationis suæ sanctus erit Domino.

6:8 All the days of his separation he shall be holy to the Lord.

6:9 Sin autem mortuus fuerit subito quispiam coram eo, polluetur caput consecrationis ejus : quod radet illico in eadem die purgationis suæ, et rursum septima.

6:9 But if any man die suddenly before him: the head of his consecration shall be defiled: and he shall shave it forthwith on the same day of his purification, and again on the seventh day.

6:10 In octava autem die offeret duos turtures, vel duos pullos columbæ sacerdoti in introitu fœderis testimonii.

6:10 And on the eighth day he shall bring two turtles, or two young pigeons to the priest in the entry of the covenant of the testimony.

6:11 Facietque sacerdos unum pro peccato, et alterum in holocaustum, et deprecabitur pro eo, quia peccavit super mortuo : sanctificabitque caput ejus in die illo :

6:11 And the priest shall offer one for sin, and the other for a holocaust, and shall pray for him, for that he hath sinned by the dead: and he shall sanctify his head that day:

6:12 et consecrabit Domino dies separationis illius, offerens agnum anniculum pro peccato : ita tamen ut dies priores irriti fiant, quoniam polluta est sanctificatio ejus.

6:12 And shall consecrate to the Lord the days of his separation, offering a lamb of one year for sin: yet so that the former days be made void, because his sanctification was profaned.

6:13 Ista est lex consecrationis. Cum dies, quos ex voto decreverat, complebuntur, adducet eum ad ostium tabernaculi fœderis,

6:13 This is the law of consecration. When the days which he had determined by vow shall be expired, he shall bring him to the door of the tabernacle of the covenant,

6:14 et offeret oblationes ejus Domino, agnum anniculum immaculatum in holocaustum, et ovem anniculam immaculatam pro peccato, et arietem immaculatum, hostiam pacificam,

6:14 And shall offer his oblation to the Lord: one he lamb of a year old without blemish for a holocaust, and one ewe lamb of a year old without blemish for a sin offering, and one ram without blemish for a victim of peace offering,

6:15 canistrum quoque panum azymorum qui conspersi sint oleo, et lagana absque fermento uncta oleo, ac libamina singulorum :

6:15 A basket also of unleavened bread, tempered with oil, and wafers without leaven anointed with oil, and the libations of each:

6:16 quæ offeret sacerdos coram Domino, et faciet tam pro peccato, quam in holocaustum.

6:16 And the priest shall present them before the Lord, and shall offer both the sin offering and the holocaust.

6:17 Arietem vero immolabit hostiam pacificam Domino, offerens simul canistrum azymorum, et libamenta quæ ex more debentur.

6:17 But the ram he shall immolate for a sacrifice of peace offering to the Lord, offering at the same time the basket of unleavened bread, and the libations that are due by custom.

6:18 Tunc radetur nazaræus ante ostium tabernaculi fœderis cæsarie consecrationis suæ : tolletque capillos ejus, et ponet super ignem, qui est suppositus sacrificio pacificorum :

6:18 Then shall the hair of the consecration of the Nazarite, be shaved off before the door of the tabernacle of the covenant: and he shall take his hair, and lay it upon the fire, which is under the sacrifice of the peace offerings.

6:19 et armum coctum arietis, tortamque absque fermento unam de canistro, et laganum azymum unum, et tradet in manus nazaræi, postquam rasum fuerit caput ejus.

6:19 And shall take the boiled shoulder of the ram, and one unleavened cake out of the basket, and one unleavened wafer, and he shall deliver them into the hands of the Nazarite, after his head is shaven.

6:20 Susceptaque rursum ab eo, elevabit in conspectu Domini : et sanctificata sacerdotis erunt, sicut pectusculum, quod separari jussum est, et femur. Post hæc, potest bibere nazaræus vinum.

6:20 And receiving them again from him, he shall elevate them in the sight of the Lord: and they being sanctified shall belong to the priest, as the breast, which was commanded to be separated, and the shoulder. After this the Nazarite may drink wine.

6:21 Ista est lex nazaræi, cum voverit oblationem suam Domino tempore consecrationis suæ, exceptis his, quæ invenerit manus ejus : juxta quod mente devoverat, ita faciet ad perfectionem sanctificationis suæ.

6:21 This is the law of the Nazarite, when he hath vowed his oblation to the Lord in the time of his consecration, besides those things which his hand shall find, according to that which he had vowed in his mind, so shall he do for the fulfilling of his sanctification.

6:22 Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen, dicens :

6:22 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

6:23 Loquere Aaron et filiis ejus : Sic benedicetis filiis Israël, et dicetis eis :

6:23 Say to Aaron and his sons: Thus shall you bless the children of Israel, and you shall say to them:

6:24 Benedicat tibi Dominus, et custodiat te.

6:24 The Lord bless thee, and keep thee.

6:25 Ostendat Dominus faciem suam tibi, et misereatur tui.

6:25 The Lord shew his face to thee, and have mercy on thee.

6:26 Convertat Dominus vultum suum ad te, et det tibi pacem.

6:26 The Lord turn his countenance to thee, and give thee peace.

6:27 Invocabuntque nomen meum super filios Israël, et ego benedicam eis.

6:27 And they shall invoke my name upon the children of Israel, and I will bless them.

Chapter 7

7:1 Factum est autem in die qua complevit Moyses tabernaculum, et erexit illud, unxitque et sanctificavit cum omnibus vasis suis, altare similiter et omnia vasa ejus :

7:1 And it came to pass in the day that Moses had finished the tabernacle, and set it up, and had anointed and sanctified it with all its vessels, the altar likewise and all the vessels thereof,

7:2 obtulerunt principes Israël et capita familiarum, qui erant per singulas tribus, præfectique eorum, qui numerati fuerant,

7:2 The princes of Israel and the heads of the families, in every tribe, who were the rulers of them who had been numbered, offered

7:3 munera coram Domino sex plaustra tecta cum duodecim bobus. Unum plaustrum obtulere duo duces, et unum bovem singuli, obtuleruntque ea in conspectu tabernaculi.

7:3 Their gifts before the Lord, six wagons covered, and twelve oxen. Two princes offered one wagon, and each one an ox, and they offered them before the tabernacle.

7:4 Ait autem Dominus ad Moysen :

7:4 And the Lord said to Moses:

7:5 Suscipe ab eis ut serviant in ministerio tabernaculi, et trades ea Levitis juxta ordinem ministerii sui.

7:5 Receive them from them to serve in the ministry of the tabernacle, and thou shalt deliver them to the Levites according to the order of their ministry.

7:6 Itaque cum suscepisset Moyses plaustra et boves, tradidit eos Levitis.

7:6 Moses therefore receiving the wagons and the oxen, delivered them to the Levites.

7:7 Duo plaustra et quatuor boves dedit filiis Gerson, juxta id quod habebant necessarium.

7:7 Two wagons and four oxen he gave to the sons of Gerson, according to their necessity.

7:8 Quatuor alia plaustra et octo boves dedit filiis Merari secundum officia et cultum suum, sub manu Ithamar filii Aaron sacerdotis.

7:8 The other four wagons, and eight oxen he gave to the sons of Merari, according to their offices and service, under the hand of Ithamar the son of Aaron the priest.

7:9 Filiis autem Caath non dedit plaustra et boves : quia in sanctuario serviunt, et onera propriis portant humeris.

7:9 But to the sons of Caath he gave no wagons or oxen: because they serve in the sanctuary and carry their burdens upon their own shoulders.

7:10 Igitur obtulerunt duces in dedicationem altaris, die qua unctum est, oblationem suam ante altare.

7:10 And the princes offered for the dedication of the altar on the day when it was anointed, their oblation before the altar.

7:11 Dixitque Dominus ad Moysen : Singuli duces per singulos dies offerant munera in dedicationem altaris.

7:11 And the Lord said to Moses: Let each of the princes one day after another offer their gifts for the dedication of the altar.

7:12 Primo die obtulit oblationem suam Nahasson filius Aminadab de tribu Juda :

7:12 The first day Nahasson the son of Aminadab of the tribe of Juda offered his offering:

7:13 fueruntque in ea acetabulum argenteum pondo centum triginta siclorum, phiala argentea habens septuaginta siclos, juxta pondus sanctuarii, utrumque plenum simila conspersa oleo in sacrificium :

7:13 And his offering was a silver dish weighing one hundred and thirty sicles, a silver bowl of seventy sicles according to the weight of the sanctuary, both full of flour tempered with oil for a sacrifice:

7:14 mortariolum ex decem siclis aureis plenum incenso :

7:14 A little mortar of ten sicles of gold full of incense:

7:15 bovem de armento, et arietem, et agnum anniculum in holocaustum :

7:15 An ox of the herd, and a ram, and lamb of a year old for a holocaust:

7:16 hircumque pro peccato :

7:16 And a buck goat for sin:

7:17 et in sacrificio pacificorum boves duos, arietes quinque, hircos quinque, agnos anniculos quinque. Hæc est oblatio Nahasson filii Aminadab.

7:17 And for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of a year old. This was the offering of Nahasson the son of Aminadab.

7:18 Secundo die obtulit Nathanaël filius Suar, dux de tribu Issachar,

7:18 The second day Nathanael the son of Suar, prince of the tribe of Issachar, made his offering,

7:19 acetabulum argenteum appendens centum triginta siclos, phialam argenteam habentem septuaginta siclos, juxta pondus sanctuarii, utrumque plenum simila conspersa oleo in sacrificium :

7:19 A silver dish weighing one hundred and thirty sicles, a silver bowl of seventy sicles, according to the weight of the sanctuary, both full of flour tempered with oil for a sacrifice:

7:20 mortariolum aureum habens decem siclos plenum incenso :

7:20 A little mortar of gold weighing ten sicles full of incense:

7:21 bovem de armento, et arietem, et agnum anniculum in holocaustum :

7:21 An ox of the herd, and a ram, and a lamb of a year old for a holocaust:

7:22 hircumque pro peccato :

7:22 And a buck goat for sin:

7:23 et in sacrificio pacificorum boves duos, arietes quinque, hircos quinque, agnos anniculos quinque. Hæc fuit oblatio Nathanaël filii Suar.

7:23 And for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five buck goats, five lambs of a year old. This was the offering of Nathanael the son of Suar.

7:24 Tertio die princeps filiorum Zabulon, Eliab filius Helon,

7:24 The third day the prince of the sons of Zabulon, Eliab the son of Helon,

7:25 obtulit acetabulum argenteum appendens centum triginta siclos, phialam argenteam habentem septuaginta siclos, ad pondus sanctuarii, utrumque plenum simila conspersa oleo in sacrificium :

7:25 Offered a silver dish weighing one hundred and thirty sicles, a silver bowl of seventy sicles by the weight of the sanctuary, both full of flour tempered with oil for a sacrifice:

7:26 mortariolum aureum appendens decem siclos, plenum incenso :

7:26 A little mortar of gold weighing ten sicles full of incense:

7:27 bovem de armento, et arietem, et agnum anniculum in holocaustum :

7:27 An ox of the herd, and a ram, and a lamb of a year old for a holocaust:

7:28 hircumque pro peccato :

7:28 And a buck goat for sin:

7:29 et in sacrificio pacificorum boves duos, arietes quinque, hircos quinque, agnos anniculos quinque. Hæc est oblatio Eliab filii Helon.

7:29 And for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five buck goats, five lambs of a year old. This is the oblation of Eliab the son of Helon.

7:30 Die quarto princeps filiorum Ruben, Elisur filius Sedeur,

7:30 The fourth day the prince of the sons of Ruben, Elisur the son of Sedeur,

7:31 obtulit acetabulum argenteum appendens centum triginta siclos, phialam argenteam habentem septuaginta siclos, ad pondus sanctuarii, utrumque plenum simila conspersa oleo in sacrificum :

7:31 Offered a silver dish weighing one hundred and thirty sicles, a silver bowl of seventy sicles according to the weight of the sanctuary, both full of flour tempered with oil for a sacrifice:

7:32 mortariolum aureum appendens decem siclos, plenum incenso :

7:32 A little mortar of gold weighing ten sicles full of incense:

7:33 bovem de armento, et arietem, et agnum anniculum in holocaustum :

7:33 An ox of the herd, and a ram, and a lamb of a year old, for a holocaust:

7:34 hircumque pro peccato :

7:34 And a buck goat for sin:

7:35 et in hostias pacificorum boves duos, arietes quinque, hircos quinque, agnos anniculos quinque. Hæc fuit oblatio Elisur filii Sedeur.

7:35 And for victims of peace offerings two oxen, five rams, five buck goats, five lambs of a year old. This was the offering of Elisur the son of Sedeur.

7:36 Die quinto princeps filiorum Simeon, Salamiel filius Surisaddai,

7:36 The fifth day the prince of the sons of Simeon, Salamiel the son of Surisaddai,

7:37 obtulit acetabulum argenteum appendens centum triginta siclos, phialam argenteam habentem septuaginta siclos, ad pondus sanctuarii, utrumque plenum simila conspersa oleo in sacrificum :

7:37 Offered a silver dish weighing one hundred and thirty sicles, a silver bowl of seventy sicles after the weight of the sanctuary, both full of flour tempered with oil for a sacrifice:

7:38 mortariolum aureum appendens decem siclos, plenum incenso :

7:38 A little mortar of gold weighing ten sicles full of incense:

7:39 bovem de armento, et arietem, et agnum anniculum in holocaustum :

7:39 An ox of the herd, and a ram, and a lamb of a year old for a holocaust:

7:40 hircumque pro peccato :

7:40 And a buck goat for sin:

7:41 et in hostias pacificorum boves duos, arietes quinque, hircos quinque, agnos anniculos quinque. Hæc fuit oblatio Salamiel filii Surisaddai.

7:41 And for sacrifices of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five buck goats, five lambs of a year old. This was the offering of Salamiel the son of Surisaddai.

7:42 Die sexto princeps filiorum Gad, Eliasaph filius Duel,

7:42 The sixth day the prince of the sons of Gad, Eliasaph the son of Duel,

7:43 obtulit acetabulum argenteum appendens centum triginta siclos, phialam argenteam habentem septuaginta siclos, ad pondus sanctuarii, utrumque plenum simila conspersa oleo in sacrificum :

7:43 Offered a silver dish weighing a hundred and thirty sicles, a silver bowl of seventy sicles by the weight of the sanctuary, both full of flour tempered with oil for a sacrifice:

7:44 mortariolum aureum appendens decem siclos, plenum incenso :

7:44 A little mortar of gold weighing ten sicles full of incense:

7:45 bovem de armento, et arietem, et agnum anniculum in holocaustum :

7:45 An ox of the herd, and a ram, and a lamb of a year old for a holocaust:

7:46 hircumque pro peccato :

7:46 And a buck goat for sin:

7:47 et in hostias pacificorum boves duos, arietes quinque, hircos quinque, agnos anniculos quinque. Hæc fuit oblatio Eliasaph filii Duel.

7:47 And for sacrifices of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five buck goats, five lambs of a year old. This was the offering of Eliasaph the son of Duel.

7:48 Die septimo princeps filiorum Ephraim, Elisama filius Ammiud,

7:48 The seventh day the prince of the sons of Ephraim, Elisama the son of Ammiud,

7:49 obtulit acetabulum argenteum appendens centum triginta siclos, phialam argenteam habentem septuaginta siclos, ad pondus sanctuarii, utrumque plenum simila conspersa oleo in sacrificum :

7:49 Offered a silver dish weighing a hundred and thirty sicles, a silver bowl of seventy sicles according to the weight of the sanctuary, both full of flour tempered with oil for a sacrifice:

7:50 mortariolum aureum appendens decem siclos, plenum incenso :

7:50 A little mortar of gold weighing ten sicles full of incense:

7:51 bovem de armento, et arietem, et agnum anniculum in holocaustum :

7:51 An ox of the herd, and a ram, and a lamb of a year old for a holocaust:

7:52 hircumque pro peccato :

7:52 And a buck goat for sin:

7:53 et in hostias pacificorum boves duos, arietes quinque, hircos quinque, agnos anniculos quinque. Hæc fuit oblatio Elisama filii Ammiud.

7:53 And for sacrifices of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five buck goats, five lambs of a year old. This was the offering of Elisama the son of Ammiud.

7:54 Die octavo, princeps filiorum Manasse, Gamaliel filius Phadassur,

7:54 The eighth day the prince of the sons of Manasses, Gamaliel the son of Phadassur,

7:55 obtulit acetabulum argenteum appendens centum triginta siclos, phialam argenteam habentem septuaginta siclos, ad pondus sanctuarii, utrumque plenum simila conspersa oleo in sacrificum :

7:55 Offered a silver dish, weighing a hundred and thirty sicles, a silver bowl of seventy sicles, according to the weight of the sanctuary, both full of flour tempered with oil for a sacrifice:

7:56 mortariolum aureum appendens decem siclos, plenum incenso :

7:56 A little mortar of gold weighing ten sicles full of incense:

7:57 bovem de armento, et arietem, et agnum anniculum in holocaustum :

7:57 An ox of the herd, and a ram, and a lamb of a year old for a holocaust:

7:58 hircumque pro peccato :

7:58 And a buck goat for sin:

7:59 et in hostias pacificorum boves duos, arietes quinque, hircos quinque, agnos anniculos quinque. Hæc fuit oblatio Gamaliel filii Phadassur.

7:59 And for sacrifices of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five buck goats, five lambs of a year old. This was the offering of Gamaliel the son of Phadassur.

7:60 Die nono princeps filiorum Benjamin, Abidan filius Gedeonis,

7:60 The ninth day the prince of the sons of Benjamin, Abidan the son of Gedeon,

7:61 obtulit acetabulum argenteum appendens centum triginta siclos, phialam argenteam habentem septuaginta siclos, ad pondus sanctuarii, utrumque plenum simila conspersa oleo in sacrificum :

7:61 Offered a silver dish weighing a hundred and thirty sicles, a silver bowl of seventy sicles by the weight of the sanctuary, both full of flour tempered with oil for a sacrifice:

7:62 et mortariolum aureum appendens decem siclos, plenum incenso :

7:62 A little mortar of gold weighing ten sicles full of incense:

7:63 bovem de armento, et arietem, et agnum anniculum in holocaustum :

7:63 An ox of the herd, and a ram, and a lamb of a year old for a holocaust:

7:64 hircumque pro peccato :

7:64 And a buck goat for sin:

7:65 et in hostias pacificorum boves duos, arietes quinque, hircos quinque, agnos anniculos quinque. Hæc fuit oblatio Abidan filii Gedeonis.

7:65 And for sacrifices of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five buck goats, five lambs of a year old. This was the offering of Abidan the son of Gedeon.

7:66 Die decimo princeps filiorum Dan, Ahiezer filius Ammisaddai,

7:66 The tenth day the princes of the sons of Dan, Ahiezer the son of Ammisaddai,

7:67 obtulit acetabulum argenteum appendens centum triginta siclos, phialam argenteam habentem septuaginta siclos, ad pondus sanctuarii, utrumque plenum simila conspersa oleo in sacrificum :

7:67 Offered a silver dish weighing a hundred and thirty sicles, a silver bowl of seventy sicles, according to the weight of the sanctuary, both full of flour tempered with oil for a sacrifice:

7:68 mortariolum aureum appendens decem siclos, plenum incenso :

7:68 A little mortar of gold weighing ten sicles full of incense:

7:69 bovem de armento, et arietem, et agnum anniculum in holocaustum :

7:69 An ox of the herd, and a ram, and a lamb of a year old for a holocaust:

7:70 hircumque pro peccato :

7:70 And a buck goat for sin:

7:71 et in hostias pacificorum boves duos, arietes quinque, hircos quinque, agnos anniculos quinque. Hæc fuit oblatio Ahiezer filii Ammisaddai.

7:71 And for sacrifices of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five buck goats, five lambs of a year old. This was the offering of Ahiezer the son of Ammisaddai.

7:72 Die undecimo princeps filiorum Aser, Phegiel filius Ochran,

7:72 The eleventh day the prince of the sons of Aser, Phegiel the son of Ochran,

7:73 obtulit acetabulum argenteum appendens centum triginta siclos, phialam argenteam habentem septuaginta siclos, ad pondus sanctuarii, utrumque plenum simila conspersa oleo in sacrificum :

7:73 Offered a silver dish weighing a hundred and thirty sicles, a silver bowl of seventy sicles, according to the weight of the sanctuary, both full of flour tempered with oil for a sacrifice:

7:74 mortariolum aureum appendens decem siclos, plenum incenso :

7:74 A little mortar of gold weighing ten sicles full of incense:

7:75 bovem de armento, et arietem, et agnum anniculum in holocaustum :

7:75 An ox of the herd, and a ram, and a lamb of a year old for a holocaust:

7:76 hircumque pro peccato :

7:76 And a buck goat for sin:

7:77 et in hostias pacificorum boves duos, arietes quinque, hircos quinque, agnos anniculos quinque. Hæc fuit oblatio Phegiel filii Ochran.

7:77 And for sacrifices of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five buck goats, five lambs of a year old. This was the offering of Phegiel the son of Ochran.

7:78 Die duodecimo princeps filiorum Nephthali, Ahira filius Enan,

7:78 The twelfth day the prince of the sons of Nephtali, Ahira the son of Enan,

7:79 obtulit acetabulum argenteum appendens centum triginta siclos, phialam argenteam habentem septuaginta siclos, ad pondus sanctuarii, utrumque plenum simila oleo conspersa in sacrificum :

7:79 Offered a silver dish weighing a hundred and thirty sicles, a silver bowl of seventy sicles, according to the weight of the sanctuary, both full of flour tempered with oil for a sacrifice:

7:80 mortariolum aureum appendens decem siclos, plenum incenso :

7:80 A little mortar of gold weighing ten sicles full of incense:

7:81 bovem de armento, et arietem, et agnum anniculum in holocaustum :

7:81 An ox of the herd, and a ram, and a lamb of a year old for a holocaust:

7:82 hircumque pro peccato :

7:82 And a buck goat for sin:

7:83 et in hostias pacificorum boves duos, arietes quinque, hircos quinque, agnos anniculos quinque. Hæc fuit oblatio Ahira filii Enan.

7:83 And for sacrifices of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five buck goats, five lambs of a year old. This was the offering of Ahira the son of Enan.

7:84 Hæc in dedicatione altaris oblata sunt a principibus Israël, in die qua consecratum est : acetabula argentea duodecim : phialæ argenteæ duodecim : mortariola aurea duodecim :

7:84 These were the offerings made by the princes of Israel in the dedication of the altar, in the day wherein it was consecrated. Twelve dishes of silver: twelve silver bowls: twelve little mortars of gold:

7:85 ita ut centum triginta siclos argenti haberet unum acetabulum, et septuaginta siclos haberet una phiala : id est, in commune vasorum omnium ex argento sicli duo millia quadringenti, pondere sanctuarii :

7:85 Each dish weighing a hundred and thirty sicles of silver, and each bowl seventy sicles: that is, putting all the vessels of silver together, two thousand four hundred sicles, by the weight of the sanctuary.

7:86 mortariola aurea duodecim plena incenso, denos siclos appendentia pondere sanctuarii : id est, simul auri sicli centum viginti :

7:86 Twelve little mortars of gold full of incense, weighing ten sicles apiece, by the weight of the sanctuary: that is, in all a hundred and twenty sicles of gold.

7:87 boves de armento in holocaustum duodecim, arietes duodecim, agni anniculi duodecim, et libamenta eorum : hirci duodecim pro peccato.

7:87 Twelve oxen out of the herd for a holocaust, twelve rams, twelve lambs of a year old, and their libations: twelve buck goats for sin.

7:88 In hostias pacificorum, boves viginti quatuor, arietes sexaginta, hirci sexaginta, agni anniculi sexaginta. Hæc oblata sunt in dedicatione altaris, quando unctum est.

7:88 And for sacrifices of peace offerings, oxen twenty-four, rams sixty, buck goats sixty, lambs of a year old sixty. These things were offered in the dedication of the altar, when it was anointed.

7:89 Cumque ingrederetur Moyses tabernaculum fœderis, ut consuleret oraculum, audiebat vocem loquentis ad se de propitiatorio quod erat super arcam testimonii inter duos cherubim, unde et loquebatur ei.

7:89 And when Moses entered into the tabernacle of the covenant, to consult the oracle, he heard the voice of one speaking to him from the propitiatory, that is over the ark between the two cherubims, and from this place he spoke to him.

Chapter 8

8:1 Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen, dicens :

8:1 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

8:2 Loquere Aaron, et dices ad eum : Cum posueris septem lucernas, candelabrum in australi parte erigatur. Hoc igitur præcipe ut lucernæ contra boream e regione respiciant ad mensam panum propositionis, contra eam partem, quam candelabrum respicit, lucere debebunt.

8:2 Speak to Aaron, and thou shalt say to him: When thou shalt place the seven lamps, let the candlestick be set up on the south side. Give orders therefore that the lamps look over against the north, towards the table of the loaves of proposition, over against that part shall they give light, towards which the candlestick looketh.

8:3 Fecitque Aaron, et imposuit lucernas super candelabrum, ut præceperat Dominus Moysi.

8:3 And Aaron did so, and he put the lamps upon the candlestick, as the Lord had commanded Moses.

8:4 Hæc autem erat factura candelabri, ex auro ductili, tam medius stipes, quam cuncta quæ ex utroque calamorum latere nascebantur : juxta exemplum quod ostendit Dominus Moysi, ita operatus est candelabrum.

8:4 Now this was the work of the candlestick, it was of beaten gold, both the shaft in the middle, and all that came out of both sides of the branches: according to the pattern which the Lord had shewn to Moses, so he made the candlestick.

8:5 Et locutus est Dominus ad Moysen, dicens :

8:5 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

8:6 Tolle Levitas de medio filiorum Israël, et purificabis eos

8:6 Take the Levites out of the midst of the children of Israel, and thou shalt purify them,

8:7 juxta hunc ritum : aspergantur aqua lustrationis, et radant omnes pilos carnis suæ. Cumque laverint vestimenta sua, et mundati fuerint,

8:7 According to this rite: Let them be sprinkled with the water of purification, and let them shave all the hairs of their flesh. And when they shall have washed their garments, and are cleansed,

8:8 tollent bovem de armentis, et libamentum ejus similam oleo conspersam : bovem autem alterum de armento tu accipies pro peccato :

8:8 They shall take an ox of the herd, and for the offering thereof fine flour tempered with oil: and thou shalt take another ox of the herd for a sin offering:

8:9 et applicabis Levitas coram tabernaculo fœderis, convocata omni multitudine filiorum Israël.

8:9 And thou shalt bring the Levites before the tabernacle of the covenant, calling together all the multitude of the children of Israel:

8:10 Cumque Levitæ fuerint coram Domino, ponent filii Israël manus suas super eos.

8:10 And when the Levites are before the Lord, the children of Israel shall put their hands upon them:

8:11 Et offeret Aaron Levitas, munus in conspectu Domini a filiis Israël, ut serviant in ministerio ejus.

8:11 And Aaron shall offer the Levites, as a gift in the sight of the Lord from the children of Israel, that they may serve in his ministry.

8:12 Levitæ quoque ponent manus suas super capita boum, e quibus unum facies pro peccato, et alterum in holocaustum Domini, ut depreceris pro eis.

8:12 The Levites also shall put their hands upon the heads of the oxen, of which thou shalt sacrifice one for sin, and the other for a holocaust to the Lord, to pray for them.

8:13 Statuesque Levitas in conspectu Aaron et filiorum ejus, et consecrabis oblatos Domino,

8:13 And thou shalt set the Levites in the sight of Aaron and of his, and shalt consecrate them being offered to the Lord,

8:14 ac separabis de medio filiorum Israël, ut sint mei.

8:14 And shalt separate them from the midst of the children of Israel, to be mine.

8:15 Et postea ingredientur tabernaculum fœderis, ut serviant mihi. Sicque purificabis et consecrabis eos in oblationem Domini : quoniam dono donati sunt mihi a filiis Israël.

8:15 And afterwards they shall enter into the tabernacle of the covenant, to serve me. And thus shalt thou purify and consecrate them for an oblation of the Lord: for as a gift they were given me by the children of Israel.

8:16 Pro primogenitis quæ aperiunt omnem vulvam in Israël, accepi eos.

8:16 I have taken them instead of the firstborn that open every womb in Israel,

8:17 Mea sunt enim omnia primogenita filiorum Israël, tam ex hominibus quam ex jumentis. Ex die quo percussi omne primogenitum in terra Ægypti, sanctificavi eos mihi :

8:17 For all the firstborn of the children of Israel, both of men and of beasts, are mine. From the day that I slew every firstborn in the land of Egypt, have I sanctified them to myself:

8:18 et tuli Levitas pro cunctis primogenitis filiorum Israël,

8:18 And I have taken the Levites for all the firstborn of the children of Israel:

8:19 tradidique eos dono Aaron et filiis ejus de medio populi, ut serviant mihi pro Israël in tabernaculo fœderis, et orent pro eis ne sit in populo plaga, si ausi fuerint accedere ad sanctuarium.

8:19 And have delivered them for a gift to Aaron and his sons out of the midst of the people, to serve me for Israel in the tabernacle of the covenant, and to pray for them, lest there should be a plague among the people, if they should presume to approach unto my sanctuary.

8:20 Feceruntque Moyses et Aaron et omnis multitudo filiorum Israël super Levitas quæ præceperat Dominus Moysi :

8:20 And Moses and Aaron and all the multitude of the children of Israel did with the Levites all that the Lord had commanded Moses

8:21 purificatique sunt, et laverunt vestimenta sua. Elevavitque eos Aaron in conspectu Domini, et oravit pro eis,

8:21 And they were purified, and washed their garments. And Aaron lifted them up in the sight of the Lord, and prayed for them,

8:22 ut purificati ingrederentur ad officia sua in tabernaculum fœderis coram Aaron et filiis ejus. Sicut præceperat Dominus Moysi de Levitis, ita factum est.

8:22 That being purified they might go into the tabernacle of the covenant to do their services before Aaron and his sons. As the Lord had commanded Moses touching the Levites, so was it done.

8:23 Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen, dicens :

8:23 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

8:24 Hæc est lex Levitarum : a viginti quinque annis et supra, ingredientur ut ministrent in tabernaculo fœderis.

8:24 This is the law of the Levites: From twenty-five years old and upwards, they shall go in to minister in the tabernacle of the covenant.

8:25 Cumque quinquagesimum annum ætatis impleverint, servire cessabunt,

8:25 And when they shall have accomplished the fiftieth year of their age, they shall cease to serve:

8:26 eruntque ministri fratrum suorum in tabernaculo fœderis, ut custodiant quæ sibi fuerunt commendata : opera autem ipsa non faciant. Sic dispones Levitis in custodiis suis.

8:26 And they shall be the ministers of their brethren in the tabernacle of the covenant, to keep the things that are committed to their care, but not to do the works. Thus shalt thou order the Levites touching their charge.

Chapter 9

9:1 Locutus est Dominus ad Moysen in deserto Sinai anno secundo, postquam egressi sunt de terra Ægypti, mense primo, dicens :

9:1 The Lord spoke to Moses in the desert of Sinai, the second year after they were come out of the land of Egypt, in the first month, saying:

9:2 Faciant filii Israël Phase in tempore suo,

9:2 Let the children of Israel make the phase in its due time,

9:3 quartadecima die mensis hujus ad vesperam, juxta omnes cæremonias et justificationes ejus.

9:3 The fourteenth day of this month in the evening, according to all the ceremonies and justifications thereof.

9:4 Præcepitque Moyses filiis Israël ut facerent Phase.

9:4 And Moses commanded the children of Israel that they should make the phase.

9:5 Qui fecerunt tempore suo, quartadecima die mensis ad vesperam, in monte Sinai. Juxta omnia quæ mandaverat Dominus Moysi, fecerunt filii Israël.

9:5 And they made it in its proper time: the fourteenth day of the month at evening, in mount Sinai. The children of Israel did according to all things that the Lord had commanded Moses.

9:6 Ecce autem quidam immundi super anima hominis, qui non poterant facere Phase in die illo, accedentes ad Moysen et Aaron,

9:6 But behold some who were unclean by occasion of the soul of a man, who could not make the phase on that day, coming to Moses and Aaron,

9:7 dixerunt eis : Immundi sumus super anima hominis : quare fraudamur ut non valeamus oblationem offerre Domino in tempore suo inter filios Israël ?

9:7 Said to them: We are unclean by occasion of the soul of a man. Why are we kept back that we may not offer in its season the offering to the Lord among the children of Israel?

9:8 Quibus respondit Moyses : State ut consulam quid præcipiat Dominus de vobis.

9:8 And Moses answered them: Stay that I may consult the Lord what he will ordain concerning you.

9:9 Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen, dicens :

9:9 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

9:10 Loquere filiis Israël : Homo, qui fuerit immundus super anima, sive in via procul in gente vestra, faciat Phase Domino

9:10 Say to the children of Israel: The man that shall be unclean by occasion of one that is dead, or shall be in a journey afar off in your nation, let him make the phase to the Lord.

9:11 in mense secundo, quartadecima die mensis ad vesperam. Cum azymis et lactucis agrestibus comedent illud :

9:11 In the second month, on the fourteenth day of the month in the evening, they shall eat it with unleavened bread and wild lettuce:

9:12 non relinquent ex eo quippiam usque mane, et os ejus non confringent : omnem ritum Phase observabunt.

9:12 They shall not leave any thing thereof until morning, nor break a bone thereof, they shall observe all the ceremonies of the phase.

9:13 Si quis autem et mundus est, et in itinere non fuit, et tamen non fecit Phase, exterminabitur anima illa de populis suis, quia sacrificium Domino non obtulit tempore suo : peccatum suum ipse portabit.

9:13 But if any man is clean, and was not on a journey, and did not make the phase, that soul shall be cut off from among his people, because he offered not sacrifice to the Lord in due season: he shall bear his sin.

9:14 Peregrinus quoque et advena si fuerint apud vos, facient Phase Domino juxta cæremonias et justificationes ejus. Præceptum idem erit apud vos tam advenæ quam indigenæ.

9:14 The sojourner also and the stranger if they be among you, shall make the phase to the Lord according to the ceremonies and justifications thereof. The same ordinances shall be with you both for the stranger, and for him that was born in the land.

9:15 Igitur die qua erectum est tabernaculum, operuit illud nubes. A vespere autem super tentorium erat quasi species ignis usque mane.

9:15 Now on the day that the tabernacle was reared up, a cloud covered it. But from the evening there was over the tabernacle, as it were, the appearance of fire until the morning.

9:16 Sic fiebat jugiter : per diem operiebat illud nubes, et per noctem quasi species ignis.

9:16 So it was always: by day the cloud covered it, and by night as it were the appearance of fire.

9:17 Cumque ablata fuisset nubes, quæ tabernaculum protegebat, tunc proficiscebantur filii Israël : et in loco ubi stetisset nubes, ibi castrametabantur.

9:17 And when the cloud that covered the tabernacle was taken up, then the children of Israel marched forward: and in the place where the cloud stood still, there they camped.

9:18 Ad imperium Domini proficiscebantur, et ad imperium illius figebant tabernaculum. Cunctis diebus quibus stabat nubes super tabernaculum, manebant in eodem loco :

9:18 At the commandment of the Lord they marched, and at his commandment they pitched the tabernacle. All the days that the cloud abode over the tabernacle, they remained in the same place:

9:19 et si evenisset ut multo tempore maneret super illud, erant filii Israël in excubiis Domini, et non proficiscebantur

9:19 And if it was so that it continued over it a long time, the children of Israel kept the watches of the Lord, and marched not,

9:20 quot diebus fuisset nubes super tabernaculum. Ad imperium Domini erigebant tentoria, et ad imperium illius deponebant.

9:20 For as many days soever as the cloud stayed over the tabernacle. At the commandment of the Lord they pitched their tents, and at his commandment they took them down.

9:21 Si fuisset nubes a vespere usque mane, et statim diluculo tabernaculum reliquisset, proficiscebantur : et si post diem et noctem recessisset, dissipabant tentoria.

9:21 If the cloud tarried from evening until morning, and immediately at break of day left the tabernacle, they marched forward: and if it departed after a day and a night, they took down their tents.

9:22 Si vero biduo aut uno mense vel longiori tempore fuisset super tabernaculum, manebant filii Israël in eodem loco, et non proficiscebantur : statim autem ut recessisset, movebant castra.

9:22 But if it remained over the tabernacle for two days or a month or a longer time, the children of Israel remained in the same place, and marched not: but immediately as soon as it departed, they removed the camp.

9:23 Per verbum Domini figebant tentoria, et per verbum illius proficiscebantur : erantque in excubiis Domini juxta imperium ejus per manum Moysi.

9:23 By the word of the Lord they pitched their tents, and by his word they marched: and kept the watches of the Lord according to his commandment by the hand of Moses.

Chapter 10

10:1 Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen, dicens :

10:1 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

10:2 Fac tibi duas tubas argenteas ductiles, quibus convocare possis multitudinem quando movenda sunt castra.

10:2 Make thee two trumpets of beaten silver, wherewith thou mayest call together the multitude when the camp is to be removed.

10:3 Cumque increpueris tubis, congregabitur ad te omnis turba ad ostium tabernaculi fœderis.

10:3 And when thou shalt sound the trumpets, all the multitude shall gather unto thee to the door of the tabernacle of the covenant.

10:4 Si semel clangueris, venient ad te principes, et capita multitudinis Israël.

10:4 If thou sound but once, the princes and the heads of the multitude of Israel shall come to thee.

10:5 Si autem prolixior atque concisus clangor increpuerit, movebunt castra primi qui sunt ad orientalem plagam.

10:5 But if the sound of the trumpets be longer, and with interruptions, they that are on the east side, shall first go forward.

10:6 In secundo autem sonitu et pari ululatu tubæ, levabunt tentoria qui habitant ad meridiem ; et juxta hunc modum reliqui facient, ululantibus tubis in profectionem.

10:6 And at the second sounding and like noise of the trumpet, they who lie on the south side shall take up their tents. And after this manner shall the rest do, when the trumpets shall sound for a march.

10:7 Quando autem congregandus est populus, simplex tubarum clangor erit, et non concise ululabunt.

10:7 But when the people is to be gathered together, the sound of the trumpets shall be plain, and they shall not make a broken sound.

10:8 Filii autem Aaron sacerdotes clangent tubis : eritque hoc legitimum sempiternum in generationibus vestris.

10:8 And the sons of Aaron the priest shall sound the trumpets: and this shall be an ordinance for ever in your generations.

10:9 Si exieritis ad bellum de terra vestra contra hostes qui dimicant adversum vos, clangetis ululantibus tubis, et erit recordatio vestri coram Domino Deo vestro, ut eruamini de manibus inimicorum vestrorum.

10:9 If you go forth to war out of your land against the enemies that fight against you, you shall sound aloud with the trumpets, and there shall be a remembrance of you before the Lord your God, that you may be delivered out of the hands of your enemies.

10:10 Siquando habebitis epulum, et dies festos, et calendas, canetis tubis super holocaustis, et pacificis victimis, ut sint vobis in recordationem Dei vestri. Ego Dominus Deus vester.

10:10 If at any time you shall have a banquet, and on your festival days, and on the first days of your months, you shall sound the trumpets over the holocausts, and the sacrifices of peace offerings, that they may be to you for a remembrance of your God. I am the Lord your God.

10:11 Anno secundo, mense secundo, vigesima die mensis, elevata est nubes de tabernaculo fœderis :

10:11 The second year, in the second month, the twentieth day of the month, the cloud was taken up from the tabernacle of the covenant.

10:12 profectique sunt filii Israël per turmas suas de deserto Sinai, et recubuit nubes in solitudine Pharan.

10:12 And the children of Israel marched by their troops from the desert of Sinai, and the cloud rested in the wilderness of Pharan.

10:13 Moveruntque castra primi juxta imperium Domini in manu Moysi.

10:13 And the first went forward according to the commandment of the Lord by the hand of Moses.

10:14 Filii Juda per turmas suas : quorum princeps erat Nahasson filius Aminadab.

10:14 The sons of Juda by their troops: whose prince was Nahasson the son of Aminadab.

10:15 In tribu filiorum Issachar fuit princeps Nathanaël filius Suar.

10:15 In the tribe of the sons of Issachar, the prince was Nathanael the son of Suar.

10:16 In tribu Zabulon erat princeps Eliab filius Helon.

10:16 In the tribe of Zabulon, the prince was Eliab the son of Helon.

10:17 Depositumque est tabernaculum, quod portantes egressi sunt filii Gerson et Merari.

10:17 And the tabernacle was taken down, and the sons of Gerson and Merari set forward, bearing it.

10:18 Profectique sunt et filii Ruben, per turmas et ordinem suum : quorum princeps erat Helisur filius Sedeur.

10:18 And the sons of Ruben also marched, by their troops and ranks, whose prince was Helisur the son of Sedeur.

10:19 In tribu autem filiorum Simeon, princeps fuit Salamiel filius Surisaddai.

10:19 And in the tribe of Simeon, the prince was Salamiel the son of Surisaddai.

10:20 Porro in tribu Gad erat princeps Eliasaph filius Duel.

10:20 And in the tribe of Gad, the prince was Eliasaph the son of Duel.

10:21 Profectique sunt et Caathitæ portantes sanctuarium. Tamdiu tabernaculum portabatur, donec venirent ad erectionis locum.

10:21 Then the Caathites also marched carrying the sanctuary. So long was the tabernacle carried, till they came to the place of setting it up.

10:22 Moverunt castra et filii Ephraim per turmas suas, in quorum exercitu princeps erat Elisama filius Ammiud.

10:22 The sons of Ephraim also moved their camp by their troops, in whose army the prince was Elisama the son of Ammiud.

10:23 In tribu autem filiorum Manasse princeps fuit Gamaliel filius Phadassur.

10:23 And in the tribe of the sons of Manasses, the prince was Gamaliel the son of Phadassur.

10:24 Et in tribu Benjamin erat dux Abidan filius Gedeonis.

10:24 And in the tribe of Benjamin, the prince was Abidan the son of Gedeon.

10:25 Novissimi castrorum omnium profecti sunt filii Dan per turmas suas, in quorum exercitu princeps fuit Ahiezer filius Ammisaddai.

10:25 The last of all the camp marched the sons of Dan by their troops, in whose army the prince was Ahiezer the son of Ammisaddai.

10:26 In tribu autem filiorum Aser erat princeps Phegiel filius Ochran.

10:26 And in the tribe of the sons of Aser, the prince was Phegiel the son of Ochran.

10:27 Et in tribu filiorum Nephthali princeps fuit Ahira filius Enan.

10:27 And in the tribe of the sons of Nephtali, the prince was Ahira the son of Enan.

10:28 Hæc sunt castra, et profectiones filiorum Israël per turmas suas quando egrediebantur.

10:28 This was the order of the camps, and marches of the children of Israel by their troops, when they set forward.

10:29 Dixitque Moyses Hobab filio Raguel Madianitæ, cognato suo : Proficiscimur ad locum quem Dominus daturus est nobis : veni nobiscum, ut benefaciamus tibi, quia Dominus bona promisit Israëli.

10:29 And Moses said to Hobab the son of Raguel the Madianite, his kinsman: We are going towards the place which the Lord will give us: come with us, that we may do thee good: for the Lord hath promised good things to Israel.

10:30 Cui ille respondit : Non vadam tecum, sed revertar in terram meam, in qua natus sum.

10:30 But he answered him: I will not go with thee, but I will return to my country, wherein I was born.

10:31 Et ille : Noli, inquit, nos relinquere : tu enim nosti in quibus locis per desertum castra ponere debeamus, et eris ductor noster.

10:31 And he said: Do not leave us: for thou knowest in what places we should encamp in the wilderness, and thou shalt be our guide.

10:32 Cumque nobiscum veneris, quidquid optimum fuerit ex opibus, quas nobis traditurus est Dominus, dabimus tibi.

10:32 And if thou comest with us, we will give thee what is the best of the riches which the Lord shall deliver to us.

10:33 Profecti sunt ergo de monte Domini viam trium dierum, arcaque fœderis Domini præcedebat eos, per dies tres providens castrorum locum.

10:33 So they marched from the mount of the Lord three days' journey, and the ark of the covenant of the Lord went before them, for three days providing a place for the camp.

10:34 Nubes quoque Domini super eos erat per diem cum incederent.

10:34 The cloud also of the Lord was over them by day when they marched.

10:35 Cumque elevaretur arca, dicebat Moyses : Surge, Domine, et dissipentur inimici tui, et fugiant qui oderunt te, a facie tua.

10:35 And when the ark was lifted up, Moses said: Arise, O Lord, and let thy enemies be scattered, and let them that hate thee, flee from before thy face.

10:36 Cum autem deponeretur, aiebat : Revertere, Domine, ad multitudinem exercitus Israël.

10:36 And when it was set down, he said: Return, O Lord, to the multitude of the host of Israel.

Chapter 11

11:1 Interea ortum est murmur populi, quasi dolentium pro labore, contra Dominum. Quod cum audisset Dominus, iratus est. Et accensus in eos ignis Domini, devoravit extremam castrorum partem.

11:1 In the mean time there arose a murmuring of the people against the Lord, as it were repining at their fatigue. And when the Lord heard it he was angry. And the fire of the Lord being kindled against them, devoured them that were at the uttermost part of the camp.

11:2 Cumque clamasset populus ad Moysen, oravit Moyses ad Dominum, et absorptus est ignis.

11:2 And when the people cried to Moses, Moses prayed to the Lord, and the fire was swallowed up.

11:3 Vocavitque nomen loci illius, Incensio : eo quod incensus fuisset contra eos ignis Domini.

11:3 And he called the name of that place, The burning: for that the fire of the Lord had been kindled against them.

11:4 Vulgus quippe promiscuum, quod ascenderat cum eis, flagravit desiderio, sedens et flens, junctis sibi pariter filiis Israël, et ait : Quis dabit nobis ad vescendum carnes ?

11:4 For a mixt multitude of people, that came up with them, burned with desire, sitting and weeping, the children of Israel also being joined with them, and said: Who shall give us flesh to eat?

11:5 recordamur piscium quos comedebamus in Ægypto gratis : in mentem nobis veniunt cucumeres, et pepones, porrique, et cæpe, et allia.

11:5 We remember the fish that we ate in Egypt free cost: the cucumbers come into our mind, and the melons, and the leeks, and the onions, and the garlic.

11:6 Anima nostra arida est : nihil aliud respiciunt oculi nostri nisi man.

11:6 Our soul is dry, our eyes behold nothing else but manna.

11:7 Erat autem man quasi semen coriandri, coloris bdellii.

11:7 Now the manna was like coriander seed, of the colour of bdellium.

11:8 Circuibatque populus, et colligens illud, frangebat mola, sive terebat in mortario, coquens in olla, et faciens ex eo tortulas saporis quasi panis oleati.

11:8 And the people went about, and gathering it, ground it in a mill, or beat it in a mortar, and boiled it in a pot, and made cakes thereof of the taste of bread tempered with oil.

11:9 Cumque descenderet nocte super castra ros, descendebat pariter et man.

11:9 And when the dew fell in the night upon the camp, the manna also fell with it.

11:10 Audivit ergo Moyses flentem populum per familias, singulos per ostia tentorii sui. Iratusque est furor Domini valde : sed et Moysi intoleranda res visa est,

11:10 Now Moses heard the people weeping by their families, every one at the door of his tent. And the wrath of the Lord was exceedingly enkindled: to Moses also the thing seemed insupportable.

11:11 et ait ad Dominum : Cur afflixisti servum tuum ? quare non invenio gratiam coram te ? et cur imposuisti pondus universi populi hujus super me ?

11:11 And he said to the Lord: Why hast thou afflicted thy servant? Wherefore do I not find favour before thee? And why hast thou laid the weight of all this people upon me?

11:12 Numquid ego concepi omnem hanc multitudinem, vel genui eam, ut dicas mihi : Porta eos in sinu tuo sicut portare solet nutrix infantulum, et defer in terram, pro qua jurasti patribus eorum ?

11:12 Have I conceived all this multitude, or begotten them, that thou shouldst say to me: Carry them in thy bosom as the nurse is wont to carry the little infant, and bear them into the land, for which thou hast sworn to their fathers?

11:13 Unde mihi carnes ut dem tantæ multitudini ? flent contra me, dicentes : Da nobis carnes ut comedamus.

11:13 Whence should I have flesh to give to so great a multitude? They weep against me, saying: Give us flesh that we may eat.

11:14 Non possum solus sustinere omnem hunc populum, quia gravis est mihi.

11:14 I am not able alone to bear all this people, because it is too heavy for me.

11:15 Sin aliter tibi videtur, obsecro ut interficias me, et inveniam gratiam in oculis tuis, ne tantis afficiar malis.

11:15 But if it seem unto thee otherwise, I beseech thee to kill me, and let me find grace in thy eyes, that I be not afflicted with so great evils.

11:16 Et dixit Dominus ad Moysen : Congrega mihi septuaginta viros de senibus Israël, quos tu nosti quod senes populi sint ac magistri : et duces eos ad ostium tabernaculi fœderis, faciesque ibi stare tecum,

11:16 And the Lord said to Moses: Gather unto me seventy men of the ancients of Israel, whom thou knowest to be ancients and masters of the people: and thou shalt bring them to the door of the tabernacle of the covenant, and shalt make them stand there with thee,

11:17 ut descendam et loquar tibi : et auferam de spiritu tuo, tradamque eis, ut sustentent tecum onus populi, et non tu solus graveris.

11:17 That I may come down and speak with thee: and I will take of thy spirit, and will give to them, that they may bear with thee the burden of the people, and thou mayest not be burthened alone.

11:18 Populo quoque dices : Sanctificamini (cras comedetis carnes : ego enim audivi vos dicere : Quis dabit nobis escas carnium ? bene nobis erat in Ægypto), ut det vobis Dominus carnes, et comedatis :

11:18 And thou shalt say to the people: Be ye sanctified: to morrow you shall eat flesh: for I have heard you say: Who will give us flesh to eat? It was well with us in Egypt. That the Lord may give you flesh, and you may eat:

11:19 non uno die, nec duobus, vel quinque aut decem, nec viginti quidem,

11:19 Not for one day, nor two, nor five, nor ten, no nor for twenty.

11:20 sed usque ad mensem dierum, donec exeat per nares vestras, et vertatur in nauseam, eo quod repuleritis Dominum, qui in medio vestri est, et fleveritis coram eo, dicentes : Quare egressi sumus ex Ægypto ?

11:20 But even for a month of days, till it come out at your nostrils, and become loathsome to you, because you have cast off the Lord, who is in the midst of you, and have wept before him, saying: Why came we out of Egypt?

11:21 Et ait Moyses : Sexcenta millia peditum hujus populi sunt : et tu dicis : Dabo eis esum carnium mense integro ?

11:21 And Moses said: There are six hundred thousand footmen of this people, and sayest thou: I will give them flesh to eat a whole month?

11:22 numquid ovium et boum multitudo cædetur, ut possit sufficere ad cibum ? vel omnes pisces maris in unum congregabuntur, ut eos satient ?

11:22 Shall then a multitude of sheep and oxen be killed, that it may suffice for their food? or shall the fishes of the sea be gathered together to fill them?

11:23 Cui respondit Dominus : Numquid manus Domini invalida est ? jam nunc videbis utrum meus sermo opere compleatur.

11:23 And the Lord answered him: Is the hand of the Lord unable? Thou shalt presently see whether my word shall come to pass or no.

11:24 Venit igitur Moyses, et narravit populo verba Domini, congregans septuaginta viros de senibus Israël, quos stare fecit circa tabernaculum.

11:24 Moses therefore came, and told the people the words of the Lord, and assembled seventy men of the ancients of Israel, and made them to stand about the tabernacle.

11:25 Descenditque Dominus per nubem, et locutus est ad eum, auferens de spiritu qui erat in Moyse, et dans septuaginta viris. Cumque requievisset in eis spiritus, prophetaverunt, nec ultra cessaverunt.

11:25 And the Lord came down in a cloud, and spoke to him, taking away of the spirit that was in Moses, and giving to the seventy men. And when the spirit had rested on them they prophesied, nor did they cease afterwards.

11:26 Remanserat autem in castris duo viri, quorum unus vocabatur Eldad, et alter Medad, super quos requievit spiritus. Nam et ipsi descripti fuerant, et non exierant ad tabernaculum.

11:26 Now there remained in the camp two of the men, of whom one was called Eldad, and the other Medad, upon whom the spirit rested; for they also had been enrolled, but were not gone forth to the tabernacle.

11:27 Cumque prophetarent in castris, cucurrit puer, et nuntiavit Moysi, dicens : Eldad et Medad prophetant in castris.

11:27 And when they prophesied in the camp, there ran a young man, and told Moses, saying: Eldad and Medad prophesy in the camp.

11:28 Statim Josue filius Nun, minister Moysi, et electus e pluribus, ait : Domine mi Moyses, prohibe eos.

11:28 Forthwith Josue the son of Nun, the minister of Moses, and chosen out of many, said: My lord Moses forbid them.

11:29 At ille : Quid, inquit æmularis pro me ? quis tribuat ut omnis populus prophetet, et det eis Dominus spiritum suum ?

11:29 But he said: Why hast thou emulation for me? O that all the people might prophesy, and that the Lord would give them his spirit!

11:30 Reversusque est Moyses, et majores natu Israël in castra.

11:30 And Moses returned, with the ancients of Israel, into the camp.

11:31 Ventus autem egrediens a Domino, arreptans trans mare coturnices detulit, et demisit in castra itinere quantum uno die confici potest, ex omni parte castrorum per circuitum, volabantque in aëre duobus cubitis altitudine super terram.

11:31 And a wind going out from the Lord, taking quails up beyond the sea brought them, and cast them into the camp for the space of one day's journey, on every side of the camp round about, and they flew in the air two cubits high above the ground.

11:32 Surgens ergo populus toto die illo, et nocte, ac die altero, congregavit coturnicum : qui parum, decem coros : et siccaverunt eas per gyrum castrorum.

11:32 The people therefore rising up all that day, and night, and the next day, gathered together of quails, he that did least, ten cores: and they dried them round about the camp.

11:33 Adhuc carnes erant in dentibus eorum, nec defecerat hujuscemodi cibus : et ecce furor Domini concitatus in populum, percussit eum plaga magna nimis.

11:33 As yet the flesh was between their teeth, neither had that kind of meat failed: when behold the wrath of the Lord being provoked against the people, struck them with an exceeding great plague.

11:34 Vocatusque est ille locus, Sepulchra concupiscentiæ : ibi enim sepelierunt populum qui desideraverat. Egressi autem de Sepulchris concupiscentiæ, venerunt in Haseroth, et manserunt ibi.

11:34 And that place was called, The graves of lust: for there they buried the people that had lusted. And departing from the graves of lust, they came unto Haseroth, and abode there.

Chapter 12

12:1 Locutaque est Maria et Aaron contra Moysen propter uxorem ejus Æthiopissam,

12:1 And Mary and Aaron spoke against Moses, because of his wife the Ethiopian,

12:2 et dixerunt : Num per solum Moysen locutus est Dominus ? nonne et nobis similiter est locutus ? Quod cum audisset Dominus

12:2 And they said: Hath the Lord spoken by Moses only? Hath he not also spoken to us in like manner? And when the Lord heard this,

12:3 (erat enim Moyses vir mitissimus super omnes homines qui morabantur in terra),

12:3 (For Moses was a man exceeding meek above all men that dwelt upon earth)

12:4 statim locutus est ad eum, et ad Aaron et Mariam : Egredimini vos tantum tres ad tabernaculum fœderis. Cumque fuissent egressi,

12:4 Immediately he spoke to him, and to Aaron and Mary: Come out you three only to the tabernacle of the covenant. And when they were come out,

12:5 descendit Dominus in columna nubis, et stetit in introitu tabernaculi, vocans Aaron et Mariam. Qui cum issent,

12:5 The Lord came down in a pillar of the cloud, and stood in the entry of the tabernacle calling to Aaron and Mary. And when they were come,

12:6 dixit ad eos : Audite sermones meos : si quis fuerit inter vos propheta Domini, in visione apparebo ei, vel per somnium loquar ad illum.

12:6 He said to them: Hear my words: if there be among you a prophet of the Lord, I will appear to him in a vision, or I will speak to him in a dream.

12:7 At non talis servus meus Moyses, qui in omni domo mea fidelissimus est :

12:7 But it is not so with my servant Moses who is most faithful in all my house:

12:8 ore enim ad os loquor ei : et palam, et non per ænigmata et figuras Dominum videt. Quare ergo non timuistis detrahere servo meo Moysi ?

12:8 For I speak to him mouth to mouth: and plainly, and not by riddles and figures doth he see the Lord. Why then were you not afraid to speak ill of my servant Moses?

12:9 Iratusque contra eos, abiit :

12:9 And being angry with them he went away:

12:10 nubes quoque recessit quæ erat super tabernaculum : et ecce Maria apparuit candens lepra quasi nix. Cumque respexisset eam Aaron, et vidisset perfusam lepra,

12:10 The cloud also that was over the tabernacle departed: and behold Mary appeared white as snow with a leprosy. And when Aaron had looked on her, and saw her all covered with leprosy,

12:11 ait ad Moysen : Obsecro, domine mi, ne imponas nobis hoc peccatum quod stulte commisimus,

12:11 He said to Moses: I beseech thee, my lord, lay not upon us this sin, which we have foolishly committed:

12:12 ne fiat hæc quasi mortua, et ut abortivum quod projicitur de vulva matris suæ : ecce jam medium carnis ejus devoratum est a lepra.

12:12 Let her not be as one dead, and as an abortive that is cast forth from the mother's womb. Lo, now one half of her flesh is consumed with the leprosy.

12:13 Clamavitque Moyses ad Dominum, dicens : Deus, obsecro, sana eam.

12:13 And Moses cried to the Lord, saying O God, I beseech thee heal her.

12:14 Cui respondit Dominus : Si pater ejus spuisset in faciem illius, nonne debuerat saltem septem diebus rubore suffundi ? separetur septem diebus extra castra, et postea revocabitur.

12:14 And the Lord answered him: If her father had spitten upon her face, ought she not to have been ashamed for seven days at least? Let her be separated seven days without the camp, and afterwards she shall be called again.

12:15 Exclusa est itaque Maria extra castra septem diebus : et populus non est motus de loco illo, donec revocata est Maria.

12:15 Mary therefore was put out of the camp seven days: and the people moved not from that place until Mary was called again.

Chapter 13

13:1 Profectusque est populus de Haseroth, fixis tentoriis in deserto Pharan.

13:1 And the people marched from Haseroth, and pitched their tents in the desert of Pharan.

13:2 Ibique locutus est Dominus ad Moysen, dicens :

13:2 And there the Lord spoke to Moses, saying.

13:3 Mitte viros, qui considerent terram Chanaan, quam daturus sum filiis Israël, singulos de singulis tribubus, ex principibus.

13:3 Send men to view the land of Chanaan, which I will give to the children of Israel, one of every tribe, of the rulers.

13:4 Fecit Moyses quod Dominus imperaverat, de deserto Pharan mittens principes viros, quorum ista sunt nomina.

13:4 Moses did what the Lord had commanded, sending from the desert of Pharan, principal men, whose names are these:

13:5 De tribu Ruben, Sammua filium Zechur.

13:5 Of the tribe of Ruben, Sammua the son of Zechur.

13:6 De tribu Simeon, Saphat filium Huri.

13:6 Of the tribe of Simeon, Saphat the son of Huri.

13:7 De tribu Juda, Caleb filium Jephone.

13:7 Of the tribe of Juda, Caleb the son of Jephone.

13:8 De tribu Issachar, Igal filium Joseph.

13:8 Of the tribe of Issachar, Igal the son of Joseph.

13:9 De tribu Ephraim, Osee filium Nun.

13:9 Of the tribe of Ephraim, Osee the son of Nun.

13:10 De tribu Benjamin, Phalti filium Raphu.

13:10 Of the tribe of Benjamin, Phalti the son of Raphu.

13:11 De tribu Zabulon, Geddiel filium Sodi.

13:11 Of the tribe of Zabulon, Geddiel the son of Sodi.

13:12 De tribu Joseph, sceptri Manasse, Gaddi filium Susi.

13:12 Of the tribe of Joseph, of the sceptre of Manasses, Gaddi the son of Susi.

13:13 De tribu Dan, Ammiel filium Gemalli.

13:13 Of the tribe of Dan, Ammiel the son of Gemalli.

13:14 De tribu Aser, Sthur filium Michaël.

13:14 Of the tribe of Aser, Sthur the son of Michael.

13:15 De tribu Nephthali, Nahabi filium Vapsi.

13:15 Of the tribe of Nephtali, Nahabi the son of Vapsi.

13:16 De tribu Gad, Guel filium Machi.

13:16 Of the tribe of Gad, Guel the son of Machi.

13:17 Hæc sunt nomina virorum, quos misit Moyses ad considerandam terram : vocavitque Osee filium Nun, Josue.

13:17 These are the names of the men, whom Moses sent to view the land: and he called Osee the son of Nun, Josue.

13:18 Misit ergo eos Moyses ad considerandam terram Chanaan, et dixit ad eos : Ascendite per meridianam plagam. Cumque veneritis ad montes,

13:18 And Moses sent them to view the land of Chanaan, and said to them: Go you up by the south side. And when you shall come to the mountains,

13:19 considerate terram, qualis sit : et populum qui habitator est ejus, utrum fortis sit an infirmus : si pauci numero an plures :

13:19 View the land, of what sort it is, and the people that are the inhabitants thereof, whether they be strong or weak: few in number or many:

13:20 ipsa terra, bona an mala : urbes quales, muratæ an absque muris :

13:20 The land itself, whether it be good or bad: what manner of cities, walled or without walls:

13:21 humus, pinguis an sterilis, nemorosa an absque arboribus. Confortamini, et afferte nobis de fructibus terræ. Erat autem tempus quando jam præcoquæ uvæ vesci possunt.

13:21 The ground, fat or barren, woody or without trees. Be of good courage, and bring us of the fruits of the land. Now it was the time when the firstripe grapes are fit to be eaten.

13:22 Cumque ascendissent, exploraverunt terram a deserto Sin, usque Rohob intrantibus Emath.

13:22 And when they were gone up, they viewed the land from the desert of Sin, unto Rohob as you enter into Emath.

13:23 Ascenderuntque ad meridiem, et venerunt in Hebron, ubi erant Achiman et Sisai et Tholmai filii Enac : nam Hebron septem annis ante Tanim urbem Ægypti condita est.

13:23 And they went up at the south side, and came to Hebron, where were Achiman and Sisai and Tholmai the sons of Enac. For Hebron was built seven years before Tanis the city of Egypt.

13:24 Pergentesque usque ad Torrentem botri, absciderunt palmitem cum uva sua, quem portaverunt in vecte duo viri. De malis quoque granatis et de ficis loci illius tulerunt :

13:24 And forward as far as the torrent of the cluster of grapes, they cut off a branch with its cluster of grapes, which two men carried upon a lever. They took also of the pomegranates and of the figs of that place:

13:25 qui appellatus est Nehelescol, id est Torrens botri, eo quod botrum portassent inde filii Israël.

13:25 Which was called Nehelescol, that is to say, the torrent of the cluster of grapes, because from thence the children of Israel had carried a cluster of grapes.

13:26 Reversique exploratores terræ post quadraginta dies, omni regione circuita,

13:26 And they that went to spy out the land returned after forty days, having gone round all the country,

13:27 venerunt ad Moysen et Aaron et ad omnem cœtum filiorum Israël in desertum Pharan, quod est in Cades. Locutique eis et omni multitudini ostenderunt fructus terræ :

13:27 And came to Moses and Aaron and to all the assembly of the children of Israel to the desert of Pharan, which is in Cades. And speaking to them and to all the multitude, they shewed them the fruits of the land:

13:28 et narraverunt, dicentes : Venimus in terram, ad quam misisti nos, quæ revera fluit lacte et melle, ut ex his fructibus cognosci potest :

13:28 And they related and said: We came into the land to which thou sentest us, which in very deed floweth with milk and honey as may be known by these fruits:

13:29 sed cultores fortissimos habet, et urbes grandes atque muratas. Stirpem Enac vidimus ibi.

13:29 But it hath very strong inhabitants, and the cities are great and walled. We saw there the race of Enac.

13:30 Amalec habitat in meridie, Hethæus et Jebusæus et Amorrhæus in montanis : Chananæus vero moratur juxta mare et circa fluenta Jordanis.

13:30 Amalec dwelleth in the south, the Hethite and the Jebusite and the Amorrhite in the mountains: but the Chanaanite abideth by the sea and near the streams of the Jordan.

13:31 Inter hæc Caleb compescens murmur populi, qui oriebatur contra Moysen, ait : Ascendamus, et possideamus terram, quoniam poterimus obtinere eam.

13:31 In the mean time Caleb, to still the murmuring of the people that rose against Moses, said: Let us go up and possess the land, for we shall be able to conquer it.

13:32 Alii vero, qui fuerant cum eo, dicebant : Nequaquam ad hunc populum valemus ascendere, quia fortior nobis est.

13:32 But the others, that had been with him, said: No, we are not able to go up to this people, because they are stronger than we.

13:33 Detraxeruntque terræ, quam inspexerant, apud filios Israël, dicentes : Terra, quam lustravimus, devorat habitatores suos : populus, quem aspeximus, proceræ staturæ est.

13:33 And they spoke ill of the land, which they had viewed, before the children of Israel, saying: The land which we have viewed, devoureth its inhabitants: the people, that we beheld are of a tall stature.

13:34 Ibi vidimus monstra quædam filiorum Enac de genere giganteo : quibus comparati, quasi locustæ videbamur.

13:34 There we saw certain monsters of the sons of Enac, of the giant kind: in comparison of whom, we seemed like locusts.

Chapter 14

14:1 Igitur vociferans omnis turba flevit nocte illa,

14:1 Therefore the whole multitude crying wept that night.

14:2 et murmurati sunt contra Moysen et Aaron cuncti filii Israël, dicentes :

14:2 And all the children of Israel murmured against Moses and Aaron, saying:

14:3 Utinam mortui essemus in Ægypto : et in hac vasta solitudine utinam pereamus, et non inducat nos Dominus in terram istam, ne cadamus gladio, et uxores ac liberi nostri ducantur captivi. Nonne melius est reverti in Ægyptum ?

14:3 Would God that we had died in Egypt: and would God we may die in this vast wilderness, and that the Lord may not bring us into this land, lest we fall by the sword, and our wives and children be led away captives. Is it not better to return into Egypt?

14:4 Dixeruntque alter ad alterum : Constituamus nobis ducem, et revertamur in Ægyptum.

14:4 And they said one to another: Let us appoint a captain, and let us return into Egypt.

14:5 Quo audito, Moyses et Aaron ceciderunt proni in terram coram omni multitudine filiorum Israël.

14:5 And when Moses and Aaron heard this, they fell down flat upon the ground before the multitude of the children of Israel.

14:6 At vero Josue filius Nun et Caleb filius Jephone, qui et ipsi lustraverant terram, sciderunt vestimenta sua,

14:6 But Josue the son of Nun, and Caleb the son of Jephone, who themselves also had viewed the land, rent their garments,

14:7 et ad omnem multitudinem filiorum Israël locuti sunt : Terra, quam circuivimus, valde bona est.

14:7 And said to all the multitude of the children of Israel: The land which we have gone round is very good:

14:8 Si propitius fuerit Dominus, inducet nos in eam, et tradet humum lacte et melle manantem.

14:8 If the Lord be favourable, he will bring us into it, and give us a land flowing with milk and honey.

14:9 Nolite rebelles esse contra Dominum : neque timeatis populum terræ hujus, quia sicut panem ita eos possumus devorare. Recessit ab eis omne præsidium : Dominus nobiscum est, nolite metuere.

14:9 Be not rebellious against the Lord: and fear ye not the people of this land, for we are able to eat them up as bread. All aid is gone from them: the Lord is with us, fear ye not.

14:10 Cumque clamaret omnis multitudo, et lapidibus eos vellet opprimere, apparuit gloria Domini super tectum fœderis cunctis filiis Israël.

14:10 And when all the multitude cried out, and would have stoned them, the glory of the Lord appeared over the tabernacle of the covenant to all the children of Israel.

14:11 Et dixit Dominus ad Moysen : Usquequo detrahet mihi populus iste ? quousque non credent mihi, in omnibus signis quæ feci coram eis ?

14:11 And the Lord said to Moses: How long will this people detract me? how long will they not believe me for all the signs that I have wrought before them?

14:12 Feriam igitur eos pestilentia, atque consumam : te autem faciam principem super gentem magnam, et fortiorem quam hæc est.

14:12 I will strike them therefore with pestilence, and will consume them: but thee I will make a ruler over a great nation, and a mightier than this is.

14:13 Et ait Moyses ad Dominum : Ut audiant Ægyptii, de quorum medio eduxisti populum istum,

14:13 And Moses said to the Lord: That the Egyptians, from the midst of whom thou hast brought forth this people,

14:14 et habitatores terræ hujus, qui audierunt quod tu, Domine, in populo isto sis, et facie videaris ad faciem, et nubes tua protegat illos, et in columna nubis præcedas eos per diem, et in columna ignis per noctem :

14:14 And the inhabitants of this land, (who have heard that thou, O Lord, art among this people, and art seen face to face, and thy cloud protecteth them, and thou goest before them in a pillar of a cloud by day, and in a pillar of fire by night,)

14:15 quod occideris tantam multitudinem quasi unum hominem, et dicant :

14:15 May hear that thou hast killed so great a multitude as it were one man and may say:

14:16 Non poterat introducere populum in terram pro qua juraverat : idcirco occidit eos in solitudine ?

14:16 He could not bring the people into the land for which he had sworn, therefore did he kill them in the wilderness.

14:17 Magnificetur ergo fortitudo Domini sicut jurasti, dicens :

14:17 Let then the strength of the Lord be magnified, as thou hast sworn, saying:

14:18 Dominus patiens et multæ misericordiæ, auferens iniquitatem et scelera, nullumque innoxium derelinquens, qui visitas peccata patrum in filios in tertiam et quartam generationem.

14:18 The Lord is patient and full of mercy, by taking away iniquity and wickedness, and leaving no man clear, who visitest the sins of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation.

14:19 Dimitte, obsecro, peccatum populi hujus secundum magnitudinem misericordiæ tuæ, sicut propitius fuisti egredientibus de Ægypto usque ad locum istum.

14:19 Forgive, I beseech thee, the sins of this people, according to the greatness of thy mercy, as thou hast been merciful to them from their going out of Egypt unto this place.

14:20 Dixitque Dominus : Dimisi juxta verbum tuum.

14:20 And the Lord said: I have forgiven according to thy word.

14:21 Vivo ego : et implebitur gloria Domini universa terra.

14:21 As I live: and the whole earth shall be filled with the glory of the Lord.

14:22 Attamen omnes homines qui viderunt majestatem meam, et signa quæ feci in Ægypto et in solitudine, et tentaverunt me jam per decem vices, nec obedierunt voci meæ,

14:22 But yet all the men that have seen my majesty, and the signs that I have done in Egypt, and in the wilderness, and have tempted me now ten times, and have not obeyed my voice,

14:23 non videbunt terram pro qua juravi patribus eorum, nec quisquam ex illis qui detraxit mihi, intuebitur eam.

14:23 Shall not see the land for which I swore to their fathers, neither shall any one of them that hath detracted me behold it.

14:24 Servum meum Caleb, qui plenus alio spiritu secutus est me, inducam in terram hanc, quam circuivit ; et semen ejus possidebit eam.

14:24 My servant Caleb, who being full of another spirit hath followed me, I will bring into this land which he hath gone round: and his seed shall possess it.

14:25 Quoniam Amalecites et Chananæus habitant in vallibus. Cras movete castra, et revertimini in solitudinem per viam maris Rubri.

14:25 For the Amalecite and the Chanaanite dwell in the valleys. To morrow remove the camp, and return into the wilderness by the way of the Red Sea.

14:26 Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen et Aaron, dicens :

14:26 And the Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying:

14:27 Usquequo multitudo hæc pessima murmurat contra me ? querelas filiorum Israël audivi.

14:27 How long doth this wicked multitude murmur against me? I have heard the murmurings of the children of Israel.

14:28 Dic ergo eis : Vivo ego, ait Dominus : sicut locuti estis audiente me, sic faciam vobis.

14:28 Say therefore to them: As I live, saith the Lord: According as you have spoken in my hearing, so will I do to you.

14:29 In solitudine hac jacebunt cadavera vestra. Omnes qui numerati estis a viginti annis et supra, et murmurastis contra me,

14:29 In the wilderness shall your carcasses lie. All you that were numbered from twenty years old and upward, and have murmured against me,

14:30 non intrabitis terram, super quam levavi manum meam ut habitare vos facerem, præter Caleb filium Jephone, et Josue filium Nun.

14:30 Shall not enter into the land, over which I lifted up my hand to make you dwell therein, except Caleb the son of Jephone, and Josue the son of Nun.

14:31 Parvulos autem vestros, de quibus dixistis quod prædæ hostibus forent, introducam, ut videant terram, quæ vobis displicuit.

14:31 But your children, of whom you said, that they should be a prey to the enemies, will I bring in: that they may see the land which you have despised.

14:32 Vestra cadavera jacebunt in solitudine.

14:32 Your carcasses shall lie in the wilderness.

14:33 Filii vestri erunt vagi in deserto annis quadraginta, et portabunt fornicationem vestram, donec consumantur cadavera patrum in deserto,

14:33 Your children shall wander in the desert forty years, and shall bear your fornication, until the carcasses of their fathers be consumed in the desert,

14:34 juxta numerum quadraginta dierum, quibus considerastis terram : annus pro die imputabitur. Et quadraginta annis recipietis iniquitates vestras, et scietis ultionem meam :

14:34 According to the number of the forty days, wherein you viewed the land: a year shall be counted for a day. And forty years you shall receive your iniquities, and shall know my revenge:

14:35 quoniam sicut locutus sum, ita faciam omni multitudini huic pessimæ, quæ consurrexit adversum me : in solitudine hac deficiet, et morietur.

14:35 For as I have spoken, so will I do to all this wicked multitude, that hath risen up together against me: in this wilderness shall it faint away and die.

14:36 Igitur omnes viri, quos miserat Moyses ad contemplandam terram, et qui reversi murmurare fecerant contra eum omnem multitudinem, detrahentes terræ quod esset mala,

14:36 Therefore all the men, whom Moses had sent to view the land, and who at their return had made the whole multitude to murmur against him, speaking ill of the land that it was naught,

14:37 mortui sunt atque percussi in conspectu Domini.

14:37 Died and were struck in the sight of the Lord.

14:38 Josue autem filius Nun, et Caleb filius Jephone, vixerunt ex omnibus qui perrexerant ad considerandam terram.

14:38 But Josue the son of Nun, and Caleb had gone to view the land.

14:39 Locutusque est Moyses universa verba hæc ad omnes filios Israël, et luxit populus nimis.

14:39 And Moses spoke all these words to all the children of Israel, and the people mourned exceedingly.

14:40 Et ecce mane primo surgentes ascenderunt verticem montis, atque dixerunt : Parati sumus ascendere ad locum, de quo Dominus locutus est : quia peccavimus.

14:40 And behold rising up very early in the morning, they went up to the top of the mountain, and said: We are ready to go up to the place, of which the Lord hath spoken: for we have sinned.

14:41 Quibus Moyses : Cur, inquit, transgredimini verbum Domini, quod vobis non cedet in prosperum ?

14:41 And Moses said to them: Why transgress you the word of the Lord, which shall not succeed prosperously with you?

14:42 nolite ascendere : non enim est Dominus vobiscum : ne corruatis coram inimicis vestris.

14:42 Go not up, for the Lord is not with you: lest you fall before your enemies.

14:43 Amalecites et Chananæus ante vos sunt, quorum gladio corruetis, eo quod nolueritis acquiescere Domino : nec erit Dominus vobiscum.

14:43 The Amalecite and the Chanaanite are before you, and by their sword you shall fall, because you would not consent to the Lord, neither will the Lord be with you.

14:44 At illi contenebrati ascenderunt in verticem montis. Arca autem testamenti Domini et Moyses non recesserunt de castris.

14:44 But they being blinded went up to the top of the mountain. But the ark of the testament of the Lord and Moses departed not from the camp.

14:45 Descenditque Amalecites et Chananæus, qui habitabat in monte : et percutiens eos atque concidens, persecutus est eos usque Horma.

14:45 And the Amalecite came down, and the Chanaanite that dwelt in the mountain: and smiting and slaying them pursued them as far as Horma.

Chapter 15

15:1 Locutus est Dominus ad Moysen, dicens :

15:1 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

15:2 Loquere ad filios Israël, et dices ad eos : Cum ingressi fueritis terram habitationis vestræ, quam ego dabo vobis,

15:2 Speak to the children of Israel and thou shalt say to them: When you shall be come unto the land of your habitation, which I will give you,

15:3 et feceritis oblationem Domino in holocaustum, aut victimam, vota solventes, vel sponte offerentes munera, aut in solemnitatibus vestris adolentes odorem suavitatis Domino, de bobus sive de ovibus :

15:3 And shall make an offering to the Lord, for a holocaust, or a victim, paying your vows, or voluntarily offering gifts, or in your solemnities burning a sweet savour unto the Lord, of oxen or of sheep:

15:4 offeret quicumque immolaverit victimam, sacrificium similæ, decimam partem ephi, conspersæ oleo, quod mensuram habebit quartam partem hin :

15:4 Whosoever immolateth the victim, shall offer a sacrifice of fine flour, the tenth part of an ephi, tempered with the fourth part of a hin of oil:

15:5 et vinum ad liba fundenda ejusdem mensuræ dabit in holocaustum sive in victimam. Per agnos singulos

15:5 And he shall give the same measure of wine to pour out in libations for the holocaust or for the victim. For every lamb,

15:6 et arietes erit sacrificium similæ duarum decimarum, quæ conspersa sit oleo tertiæ partis hin :

15:6 And for every ram there shall be a sacrifice of flour of two tenths, which shall be tempered with the third part of a hin of oil:

15:7 et vinum ad libamentum tertiæ partis ejusdem mensuræ offeret in odorem suavitatis Domino.

15:7 And he shall offer the third part the same measure of wine for the libation, for a sweet savour to the Lord.

15:8 Quando vero de bobus feceris holocaustum aut hostiam, ut impleas votum vel pacificas victimas,

15:8 But when thou offerest a holocaust or sacrifice of oxen, to fulfil thy vow or for victims of peace offerings,

15:9 dabis per singulos boves similæ tres decimas conspersæ oleo, quod habeat medium mensuræ hin :

15:9 Thou shalt give for every ox three tenths of flour tempered with half a hin of oil,

15:10 et vinum ad liba fundenda ejusdem mensuræ in oblationem suavissimi odoris Domino.

15:10 And wine for libations of the same measure, for an offering of most sweet savour to the Lord.

15:11 Sic facies

15:11 Thus shalt thou do

15:12 per singulos boves et arietis et agnos et hædos.

15:12 For every ox and ram and lamb and kid.

15:13 Tam indigenæ quam peregrini

15:13 Both they that are born in the land, and the strangers

15:14 eodem ritu offerent sacrificia.

15:14 Shall offer sacrifices after the same rite.

15:15 Unum præceptum erit atque judicium tam vobis quam advenis terræ.

15:15 There shall be all one law and judgment both for you and for them who are strangers in the land.

15:16 Locutus est Dominus ad Moysen, dicens :

15:16 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

15:17 Loquere filiis Israël, et dices ad eos :

15:17 Speak to the children of Israel, and thou shalt say to them:

15:18 Cum veneritis in terram, quam dabo vobis,

15:18 When you are come into the land which I will give you,

15:19 et comederitis de panibus regionis illius, separabitis primitias Domino

15:19 And shall eat of the bread of that country, you shall separate firstfruits to the Lord,

15:20 de cibis vestris. Sicut de areis primitias separatis,

15:20 Of the things you eat. As you separate firstfruits of your barnfloors:

15:21 ita et de pulmentis dabitis primitiva Domino.

15:21 So also shall you give firstfruits of your dough to the Lord.

15:22 Quod si per ignorantiam præterieritis quidquam horum, quæ locutus est Dominus ad Moysen,

15:22 And if through ignorance you omit any of these things, which the Lord hath spoken to Moses,

15:23 et mandavit per eum ad vos, a die qua cœpit jubere et ultra,

15:23 And by him hath commanded you from the day that he began to command and thenceforward,

15:24 oblitaque fuerit facere multitudo : offeret vitulum de armento, holocaustum in odorem suavissimum Domino, et sacrificum ejus ac liba, ut cæremoniæ postulant, hircumque pro peccato :

15:24 And the multitude have forgotten to do it: they shall offer a calf out of the herd, a holocaust for a most sweet savour to the Lord, and the sacrifice and libations thereof, as the ceremonies require, and a buck goat for sin:

15:25 et rogabit sacerdos pro omni multitudine filiorum Israël, et dimittetur eis, quoniam non sponte peccaverunt, nihilominus offerentes incensum Domino pro se et pro peccato atque errore suo :

15:25 And the priest shall pray for all the multitude of the children of Israel: and it shall be forgiven them, because they sinned ignorantly, offering notwithstanding a burnt offering to the Lord for themselves and for their sin and their Ignorance:

15:26 et dimittetur universæ plebi filiorum Israël, et advenis qui peregrinantur inter eos : quoniam culpa est omnis populi per ignorantiam.

15:26 And it shall be forgiven all the people of the children of Israel: and the strangers that sojourn among them: because it is the fault of all the people through ignorance.

15:27 Quod si anima una nesciens peccaverit, offeret capram anniculam pro peccato suo :

15:27 But if one soul shall sin ignorantly, he shall offer a she goat of a year old for his sin.

15:28 et deprecabitur pro ea sacerdos, quod inscia peccaverit coram Domino : impetrabitque ei veniam, et dimittetur illi.

15:28 And the priest shall pray for him, because he sinned ignorantly before the Lord: and he shall obtain his pardon, and it shall be forgiven him.

15:29 Tam indigenis quam advenis una lex erit omnium, qui peccaverint ignorantes.

15:29 The same law shall be for all that sin by ignorance, whether they be natives or strangers.

15:30 Anima vero, quæ per superbiam aliquid commiserit, sive civis sit ille, sive peregrinus (quoniam adversus Dominum rebellis fuit), peribit de populo suo :

15:30 But the soul that committeth any thing through pride, whether he be born in the land or a stranger (because he hath been rebellious against the Lord) shall be cut off from among his people:

15:31 verbum enim Domini contempsit, et præceptum illius fecit irritum : idcirco delebitur, et portabit iniquitatem suam.

15:31 For he hath contemned the word of the Lord, and made void his precept: therefore shall he be destroyed, and shall bear his iniquity.

15:32 Factum est autem, cum essent filii Israël in solitudine, et invenissent hominem colligentem ligna in die sabbati,

15:32 And it came to pass, when the children of Israel were in the wilderness, and had found a man gathering sticks on the sabbath day,

15:33 obtulerunt eum Moysi et Aaron et universæ multitudini.

15:33 That they brought him to Moses and Aaron and the whole multitude.

15:34 Qui recluserunt eum in carcerem, nescientes quid super eo facere deberent.

15:34 And they put him into prison, not knowing what they should do with him.

15:35 Dixitque Dominus ad Moysen : Morte moriatur homo iste : obruat eum lapidibus omnis turba extra castra.

15:35 And the Lord said to Moses: Let that man die, let all the multitude stone him without the camp.

15:36 Cumque eduxissent eum foras, obruerunt lapidibus, et mortuus est, sicut præceperat Dominus.

15:36 And when they had brought him out, they stoned him, and he died as the Lord had commanded.

15:37 Dixit quoque Dominus ad Moysen :

15:37 The Lord also said to Moses:

15:38 Loquere filiis Israël, et dices ad eos ut faciant sibi fimbrias per angulos palliorum, ponentes in eis vittas hyacinthinas :

15:38 Speak to the children of Israel, and thou shalt tell them to make to themselves fringes in the corners of their garments, putting in them ribands of blue:

15:39 quas cum viderint, recordentur omnium mandatorum Domini, nec sequantur cogitationes suas et oculos per res varias fornicantes,

15:39 That when they shall see them, they may remember all the commandments of the Lord, and not follow their own thoughts and eyes going astray after divers things,

15:40 sed magis memores præceptorum Domini faciant ea, sintque sancti Deo suo.

15:40 But rather being mindful of the precepts of the Lord, may do them and be holy to their God.

15:41 Ego Dominus Deus vester, qui eduxi vos de terra Ægypti, ut essem Deus vester.

15:41 I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, that I might be your God.

Chapter 16

16:1 Ecce autem Core filius Isaar, filii Caath, filii Levi, et Dathan atque Abiron filii Eliab, Hon quoque filius Pheleth de filiis Ruben,

16:1 And behold Core the son of Isaar, the son of Caath, the son of Levi, and Dathan and Abiron the sons of Eliab, and Hon the son of Pheleth of the children of Ruben,

16:2 surrexerunt contra Moysen, aliique filiorum Israël ducenti quinquaginta viri proceres synagogæ, et qui tempore concilii per nomina vocabantur.

16:2 Rose up against Moses, and with them two hundred and fifty others of the children of Israel, leading men of the synagogue, and who in the time of assembly were called by name.

16:3 Cumque stetissent adversum Moysen et Aaron, dixerunt : Sufficiat vobis, quia omnis multitudo sanctorum est, et in ipsis est Dominus : cur elevamini super populum Domini ?

16:3 And when they had stood up against Moses and Aaron, they said: Let it be enough for you, that all the multitude consisteth of holy ones, and the Lord is among them: Why lift you up yourselves above the people of the Lord?

16:4 Quod cum audisset Moyses, cecidit pronus in faciem :

16:4 When Moses heard this, he fell flat on his face:

16:5 locutusque ad Core et ad omnem multitudinem : Mane, inquit, notum faciet Dominus qui ad se pertineant, et sanctos applicabit sibi : et quos elegerit, appropinquabunt ei.

16:5 And speaking to Core and all the multitude, he said: In the morning the Lord will make known who belong to him, and the holy he will join to himself: and whom he shall choose, they shall approach to him.

16:6 Hoc igitur facite : tollat unusquisque thuribula sua, tu Core, et omne concilium tuum :

16:6 Do this therefore: Take every man of you your censers, thou Core, and all thy company.

16:7 et hausto cras igne, ponite desuper thymiama coram Domino : et quemcumque elegerit, ipse erit sanctus : multum erigimini filii Levi.

16:7 And putting fire in them to morrow, put incense upon it before the Lord: and whomsoever he shall choose, the same shall be holy: you take too much upon you, ye sons of Levi.

16:8 Dixitque rursum ad Core : Audite, filii Levi :

16:8 And he said again to Core: Hear ye sons of Levi.

16:9 num parum vobis est quod separavit vos Deus Israël ab omni populo, et junxit sibi, ut serviretis ei in cultu tabernaculi, et staretis coram frequentia populi, et ministraretis ei ?

16:9 Is it a small thing unto you, that the God of Israel hath spared you from all the people, and joined you to himself, that you should serve him in the service of the tabernacle, and should stand before the congregation of the people, and should minister to him?

16:10 idcirco ad se fecit accedere te et omnes fratres tuos filios Levi, ut vobis etiam sacerdotium vindicetis,

16:10 Did he therefore make thee and all thy brethren the sons of Levi to approach unto him, that you should challenge to yourselves the priesthood also,

16:11 et omnis globus tuus stet contra Dominum ? quid est enim Aaron ut murmuretis contra eum ?

16:11 And that all thy company should stand against the Lord? for what is Aaron that you murmur against him?

16:12 Misit ergo Moyses ut vocaret Dathan et Abiron filios Eliab. Qui responderunt : Non venimus.

16:12 Then Moses sent to call Dathan and Abiron the sons of Eliab. But they answered: We will not come.

16:13 Numquid parum est tibi quod eduxisti nos de terra, quæ lacte et melle manabat, ut occideres in deserto, nisi et dominatus fueris nostri ?

16:13 Is it a small matter to thee, that thou hast brought us out of a land that flowed with milk and honey, to kill us in the desert, except thou rule also like a lord over us?

16:14 Revera induxisti nos in terram, quæ fluit rivis lactis et mellis, et dedisti nobis possessiones agrorum et vinearum : an et oculos nostros vis eruere ? non venimus.

16:14 Thou hast brought us indeed into a land that floweth with rivers of milk and honey, and hast given us possessions of fields and vineyards; wilt thou also pull out our eyes? We will not come.

16:15 Iratusque Moyses valde, ait ad Dominum : Ne respicias sacrificia eorum : tu scis quod ne asellum quidem umquam acceperim ab eis, nec afflixerim quempiam eorum.

16:15 Moses therefore being very angry, said to the Lord: Respect not their sacrifices: thou knowest that I have not taken of them so much as a young ass at any time, nor have injured any of them.

16:16 Dixitque ad Core : Tu, et omnis congregatio tua, state seorsum coram Domino, et Aaron die crastino separatim.

16:16 And he said to Core: Do thou and thy congregation stand apart before the Lord to morrow, and Aaron apart.

16:17 Tollite singuli thuribula vestra, et ponite super ea incensum, offerentes Domino ducenta quinquaginta thuribula : Aaron quoque teneat thuribulum suum.

16:17 Take every one of you censers, and put incense upon them, offering to the Lord two hundred and fifty censers: let Aaron also hold his censer.

16:18 Quod cum fecissent, stantibus Moyses et Aaron,

16:18 When they had done this, Moses and Aaron standing,

16:19 et coacervassent adversum eos omnem multitudinem ad ostium tabernaculi, apparuit cunctis gloria Domini.

16:19 And had drawn up all the multitude against them to the door of the tabernacle, the glory of the Lord appeared to them all.

16:20 Locutusque Dominus ad Moysen et Aaron, ait :

16:20 And the Lord speaking to Moses and Aaron, said:

16:21 Separamini de medio congregationis hujus, ut eos repente disperdam.

16:21 Separate yourselves from among this congregation, that I may presently destroy them.

16:22 Qui ceciderunt proni in faciem, atque dixerunt : Fortissime Deus spirituum universæ carnis, num uno peccante, contra omnes ira tua desæviet ?

16:22 They fell flat on their face, and said: O most mighty, the God of the spirits of all flesh, for one man's sin shall thy wrath rage against all?

16:23 Et ait Dominus ad Moysen :

16:23 And the Lord said to Moses:

16:24 Præcipe universo populo ut separetur a tabernaculis Core et Dathan et Abiron.

16:24 Command the whole people to separate themselves from the tents of Core and Dathan and Abiron.

16:25 Surrexitque Moyses, et abiit ad Dathan et Abiron : et sequentibus eum senioribus Israël,

16:25 And Moses arose, and went to Dathan and Abiron: and the ancients of Israel following him,

16:26 dixit ad turbam : Recedite a tabernaculis hominum impiorum, et nolite tangere quæ ad eos pertinent, ne involvamini in peccatis eorum.

16:26 He said to the multitude: Depart from the tents of these wicked men, and touch nothing of theirs, lest you be involved in their sins.

16:27 Cumque recessissent a tentoriis eorum per circuitum, Dathan et Abiron egressi stabant in introitu papilionum suorum cum uxoribus et liberis, omnique frequentia.

16:27 And when they were departed from their tents round about, Dathan and Abiron coming out stood in the entry of their pavilions with their wives and children, and all the people.

16:28 Et ait Moyses : In hoc scietis quod Dominus miserit me ut facerem universa quæ cernitis, et non ex proprio ea corde protulerim :

16:28 And Moses said: By this you shall know that the Lord hath sent me to do all things that you see, and that I have not forged them of my own head:

16:29 si consueta hominum morte interierint, et visitaverit eos plaga, qua et ceteri visitari solent, non misit me Dominus :

16:29 If these men die the common death of men, and if they be visited with a plague, wherewith others also are wont to be visited, the Lord did not send me.

16:30 sin autem novam rem fecerit Dominus, ut aperiens terra os suum deglutiat eos et omnia quæ ad illos pertinent, descenderintque viventes in infernum, scietis quod blasphemaverint Dominum.

16:30 But if the Lord do a new thing, and the earth opening her mouth swallow them down, and all things that belong to them, and they go down alive into hell, you shall know that they have blasphemed the Lord.

16:31 Confestim igitur ut cessavit loqui, dirupta est terra sub pedibus eorum :

16:31 And immediately as he had made an end of speaking, the earth broke asunder under their feet:

16:32 et aperiens os suum, devoravit illos cum tabernaculis suis et universa substantia eorum,

16:32 And opening her mouth, devoured them with their tents and all their substance.

16:33 descenderuntque vivi in infernum operti humo, et perierunt de medio multitudinis.

16:33 And they went down alive into hell, the ground closing upon them, and they perished from among the people.

16:34 At vero omnis Israël, qui stabat per gyrum, fugit ad clamorem pereuntium, dicens : Ne forte et nos terra deglutiat.

16:34 But all Israel, that was standing round about, fled at the cry of them that were perishing: saying: Lest perhaps the earth swallow us up also.

16:35 Sed et ignis egressus a Domino interfecit ducentos quinquaginta viros, qui offerebant incensum.

16:35 And a fire coming out from the Lord, destroyed the two hundred and fifty men that offered the incense.

16:36 Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen, dicens :

16:36 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

16:37 Præcipe Eleazaro filio Aaron sacerdoti ut tollat thuribula quæ jacent in incendio, et ignem huc illucque dispergat : quoniam sanctificata sunt

16:37 Command Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest to take up the censers that lie in the burning, and to scatter the fire of one side and the other: because they are sanctified

16:38 in mortibus peccatorum : producatque ea in laminas, et affigat altari, eo quod oblatum sit in eis incensum Domino, et sanctificata sint, ut cernant ea pro signo et monimento filii Israël.

16:38 In the deaths of the sinners: and let him beat them into plates, and fasten them to the altar, because incense hath been offered in them to the Lord, and they are sanctified, that the children of Israel may see them for a sign and a memorial.

16:39 Tulit ergo Eleazar sacerdos thuribula ænea, in quibus obtulerant hi quos incendium devoravit, et produxit ea in laminas, affigens altari :

16:39 Then Eleazar the priest took the brazen censers, wherein they had offered, whom the burning fire had devoured, and beat them into plates, fastening them to the altar:

16:40 ut haberent postea filii Israël, quibus commonerentur ne quis accedat alienigena, et qui non est de semine Aaron ad offerendum incensum Domino, ne patiatur sicut passus est Core, et omnis congregatio ejus, loquente Domino ad Moysen.

16:40 That the children of Israel might have for the time to come wherewith they should be admonished, that no stranger or any one that is not of the seed of Aaron should come near to offer incense to the Lord, lest he should suffer as Core suffered, and all his congregation, according as the Lord spoke to Moses.

16:41 Murmuravit autem omnis multitudo filiorum Israël sequenti die contra Moysen et Aaron, dicens : Vos interfecistis populum Domini.

16:41 The following day all the multitude of the children of Israel murmured against Moses and Aaron, saying: You have killed the people of the Lord.

16:42 Cumque oriretur seditio, et tumultus incresceret,

16:42 And when there arose a sedition, and the tumult increased,

16:43 Moyses et Aaron fugerunt ad tabernaculum fœderis. Quod, postquam ingressi sunt, operuit nubes, et apparuit gloria Domini.

16:43 Moses and Aaron fled to the tabernacle of the covenant. And when they were gone into it, the cloud covered it, and the glory of the Lord appeared.

16:44 Dixitque Dominus ad Moysen :

16:44 And the Lord said to Moses:

16:45 Recedite de medio hujus multitudinis, etiam nunc delebo eos. Cumque jacerent in terra,

16:45 Get you out from the midst of this multitude, this moment will I destroy them. And as they were lying on the ground,

16:46 dixit Moyses ad Aaron : Tolle thuribulum, et hausto igne de altari, mitte incensum desuper, pergens cito ad populum, ut roges pro eis : jam enim egressa est ira a Domino, et plaga desævit.

16:46 Moses said to Aaron: Take the censer, and putting fire in it from the altar, put incense upon it, and go quickly to the people to pray for them: for already wrath is gone out from the Lord, and the plague rageth.

16:47 Quod cum fecisset Aaron, et cucurrisset ad mediam multitudinem, quam jam vastabat incendium, obtulit thymiama :

16:47 When Aaron had done this, and had run to the midst of the multitude which the burning fire was now destroying, he offered the incense:

16:48 et stans inter mortuos ac viventes, pro populo deprecatus est, et plaga cessavit.

16:48 And standing between the dead and the living, he prayed for the people, and the plague ceased.

16:49 Fuerunt autem qui percussi sunt, quatuordecim millia hominum, et septingenti, absque his qui perierant in seditione Core.

16:49 And the number of them that were slain was fourteen thousand and seven hundred men, besides them that had perished in the sedition of Core.

16:50 Reversusque est Aaron ad Moysen ad ostium tabernaculi fœderis postquam quievit interitus.

16:50 And Aaron returned to Moses to the door of the tabernacle of the covenant after the destruction was over.

Chapter 17

17:1 Et locutus est Dominus ad Moysen, dicens :

17:1 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

17:2 Loquere ad filios Israël, et accipe ab eis virgas singulas per cognationes suas, a cunctis principibus tribuum, virgas duodecim, et uniuscujusque nomen superscribes virgæ suæ.

17:2 Speak to the children of Israel, and take of every one of them a rod by their kindreds, of all the princes of the tribes, twelve rods, and write the name of every man upon his rod.

17:3 Nomen autem Aaron erit in tribu Levi, et una virga cunctas seorsum familias continebit :

17:3 And the name of Aaron shall be for the tribe of Levi, and one rod shall contain all their families:

17:4 ponesque eas in tabernaculo fœderis coram testimonio, ubi loquar ad te.

17:4 And thou shalt lay them up in the tabernacle of the covenant before the testimony, where I will speak to thee.

17:5 Quem ex his elegero, germinabit virga ejus : et cohibebo a me querimonias filiorum Israël, quibus contra vos murmurant.

17:5 Whomsoever of these I shall choose, his rod shall blossom: and I will make to cease from me the murmurings of the children of Israel, wherewith they murmur against you.

17:6 Locutusque est Moyses ad filios Israël : et dederunt ei omnes principes virgas per singulas tribus : fueruntque virgæ duodecim absque virga Aaron.

17:6 And Moses spoke to the children of Israel: and all the princes gave him rods one for every tribe: and there were twelve rods besides the rod of Aaron.

17:7 Quas cum posuisset Moyses coram Domino in tabernaculo testimonii,

17:7 And when Moses had Laid them up before the Lord in the tabernacle of the testimony:

17:8 sequenti die regressus invenit germinasse virgam Aaron in domo Levi : et turgentibus gemmis eruperant flores, qui, foliis dilatatis, in amygdalas deformati sunt.

17:8 He returned on the following day, and found that the rod of Aaron for the house of Levi, was budded: and that the buds swelling it hid bloomed blossoms, which spreading the leaves, were formed into almonds.

17:9 Protulit ergo Moyses omnes virgas de conspectu Domini ad cunctos filios Israël : videruntque, et receperunt singuli virgas suas.

17:9 Moses therefore brought out all the rods from before the Lord to all the children of Israel: and they saw, and every one received their rods.

17:10 Dixitque Dominus ad Moysen : Refer virgam Aaron in tabernaculum testimonii, ut servetur ibi in signum rebellium filiorum Israël, et quiescant querelæ eorum a me, ne moriantur.

17:10 And the Lord said to Moses: Carry back the rod of Aaron into the tabernacle of the testimony, that it may be kept there for a token of the rebellious children of Israel, and that their complaints may cease from me lest they die.

17:11 Fecitque Moyses sicut præceperat Dominus.

17:11 And Moses did as the Lord had commanded.

17:12 Dixerunt autem filii Israël ad Moysen : Ecce consumpti sumus, omnes perivimus.

17:12 And the children of Israel said to Moses: Behold we are consumed, we all perish.

17:13 Quicumque accedit ad tabernaculum Domini, moritur. Num usque ad internecionem cuncti delendi sumus ?

17:13 Whosoever approacheth to the tabernacle of the Lord, he dieth. Are we all to a man to be utterly destroyed?

Chapter 18

18:1 Dixitque Dominus ad Aaron : Tu, et filii tui, et domus patris tui tecum, portabitis iniquitatem sanctuarii : et tu et filii tui simul sustinebitis peccata sacerdotii vestri.

18:1 And the Lord said to Aaron: Thou, and thy sons, and thy father's house with thee shall bear the iniquity of the sanctuary: and thou and thy sons with thee shall bear the sins of your priesthood.

18:2 Sed et fratres tuos de tribu Levi, et sceptrum patris tui sume tecum, præstoque sint, et ministrent tibi : tu autem et filii tui ministrabitis in tabernaculo testimonii.

18:2 And take with thee thy brethren also of the tribe of Levi, and the sceptre of thy father, and let them be ready in hand, and minister to thee: but thou and thy sons shall minister in the tabernacle of the testimony.

18:3 Excubabuntque Levitæ ad præcepta tua, et ad cuncta opera tabernaculi : ita dumtaxat ut ad vasa sanctuarii et ad altare non accedant, ne et illi moriantur, et vos pereatis simul.

18:3 And the Levites shall watch to do thy commands, and about all the works of the tabernacle: only they shall not come nigh the vessels of the sanctuary nor the altar, lest both they die, and you also perish with them.

18:4 Sint autem tecum, et excubent in custodiis tabernaculi, et in omnibus cæremoniis ejus. Alienigena non miscebitur vobis.

18:4 But let them be with thee, and watch in the charge of the tabernacle, and in all the ceremonies thereof. A stranger shall not join himself with you.

18:5 Excubate in custodia sanctuarii, et in ministerio altaris : ne oriatur indignatio super filios Israël.

18:5 Watch ye in the charge of the sanctuary, and in the ministry of the altar: lest indignation rise upon the children of Israel.

18:6 Ego dedi vobis fratres vestros Levitas de medio filiorum Israël, et tradidi donum Domino, ut serviant in ministeriis tabernaculi ejus.

18:6 I have given you your brethren the Levites from among the children of Israel, and have delivered them for a gift to the Lord, to serve in the ministries of the tabernacle.

18:7 Tu autem et filii tui custodite sacerdotium vestrum : et omnia quæ ad cultum altaris pertinent, et intra velum sunt, per sacerdotes administrabuntur : si quis externus accesserit, occidetur.

18:7 But thou and thy sons look ye to the priesthood: and all things that pertain to the service of the altar, and that are within the veil, shall be executed by the priests. If any stranger shall approach, he shall be slain.

18:8 Locutusque est Dominus ad Aaron : Ecce dedi tibi custodiam primitiarum mearum. Omnia quæ sanctificantur a filiis Israël, tradidi tibi et filiis tuis pro officio sacerdotali legitima sempiterna.

18:8 And the Lord said to Aaron: Behold I have given thee the charge of my firstfruits. All things that are sanctified by the children of Israel, I have delivered to thee and to thy sons for the priestly office, by everlasting ordinances.

18:9 Hæc ergo accipies de his, quæ sanctificantur et oblata sunt Domino. Omnis oblatio, et sacrificium, et quidquid pro peccato atque delicto redditur mihi, et cedit in Sancta sanctorum, tuum erit, et filiorum tuorum.

18:9 These therefore shalt thou take of the things that are sanctified, and are offered to the Lord. Every offering, and sacrifice, and whatsoever is rendered to me for sin and for trespass, and becometh holy of holies, shall be for thee and thy sons.

18:10 In sanctuario comedes illud : mares tantum edent ex eo, quia consecratum est tibi.

18:10 Thou shalt eat it in the sanctuary: the males only shall eat thereof, because it is a consecrated thing to thee.

18:11 Primitias autem, quas voverint et obtulerint filii Israël, tibi dedi, et filiis tuis, ac filiabus tuis, jure perpetuo : qui mundus est in domo tua, vescetur eis.

18:11 But the firstfruits, which the children of Israel shall vow and offer, I have given to thee, and to thy sons, and to thy daughters, by a perpetual law. He that is clean in thy house, shall eat them.

18:12 Omnem medullam olei, et vini, ac frumenti, quidquid offerunt primitiarum Domino, tibi dedi.

18:12 All the best of the oil, and of the wine, and of the corn, whatsoever firstfruits they offer to the Lord, I have given them to thee.

18:13 Universa frugum initia, quas gignit humus, et Domino deportantur, cedent in usus tuos : qui mundus est in domo tua, vescetur eis.

18:13 All the firstripe of the fruits, that the ground bringeth forth, and which are brought to the Lord, shall be for thy use: he that is clean in thy house, shall eat them.

18:14 Omne quod ex voto reddiderint filii Israël, tuum erit.

18:14 Every thing that the children of Israel shall give by vow, shall be thine.

18:15 Quidquid primum erumpit e vulva cunctæ carnis, quam offerunt Domino, sive ex hominibus, sive de pecoribus fuerit, tui juris erit : ita dumtaxat ut pro hominis primogenito pretium accipias, et omne animal quod immundum est redimi facias,

18:15 Whatsoever is firstborn of all flesh, which they offer to the Lord, whether it be of men, or of beasts, shall belong to thee: only for the firstborn of man thou shalt take a price, and every beast that is unclean thou shalt cause to be redeemed,

18:16 cujus redemptio erit post unum mensem, siclis argenti quinque, pondere sanctuarii. Siclus viginti obolos habet.

18:16 And the redemption of it shall be after one month, for five sicles of silver, by the weight of the sanctuary. A sicle hath twenty obols.

18:17 Primogenitum autem bovis, et ovis, et capræ, non facies redimi, quia sanctificata sunt Domino. Sanguinem tantum eorum fundes super altare, et adipes adolebis in suavissimum odorem Domino.

18:17 But the firstling of a cow, and of a sheep and of a goat thou shalt not cause to be redeemed, because they are sanctified to the Lord. Their blood only thou shalt pour upon the altar, and their fat thou shalt burn for a most sweet odour to the Lord.

18:18 Carnes vero in usum tuum cedent, sicut pectusculum consecratum, et armus dexter : tua erunt.

18:18 But the flesh shall fall to thy use, as the consecrated breast, and the right shoulder shall be thine.

18:19 Omnes primitias sanctuarii, quas offerunt filii Israël Domino, tibi dedi, et filiis, ac filiabus tuis, jure perpetuo. Pactum salis est sempiternum coram Domino, tibi ac filiis tuis.

18:19 All the firstfruits of the sanctuary which the children of Israel offer to the Lord, I have given to thee and to thy sons and daughters, by a perpetual ordinance. It is a covenant of salt for ever before the Lord, to thee and to thy sons.

18:20 Dixitque Dominus ad Aaron : In terra eorum nihil possidebitis, nec habebitis partem inter eos : ego pars et hæreditas tua in medio filiorum Israël.

18:20 And the Lord said to Aaron: You shall possess nothing in their land, neither shall you have a portion among them: I am thy portion and inheritance in the midst of the children of Israel.

18:21 Filiis autem Levi dedi omnes decimas Israëlis in possessionem, pro ministerio, quo serviunt mihi in tabernaculo fœderis :

18:21 And I have given to the sons of Levi all the tithes of Israel for a possession, for the ministry wherewith they serve me in the tabernacle of the covenant:

18:22 ut non accedant ultra filii Israël ad tabernaculum, nec committant peccatum mortiferum,

18:22 That the children of Israel may not approach any more to the tabernacle, nor commit deadly sin,

18:23 solis filiis Levi mihi in tabernaculo servientibus, et portantibus peccata populi. Legitimum sempiternum erit in generationibus vestris. Nihil aliud possidebunt,

18:23 But only the sons of Levi may serve me in the tabernacle, and bear the sins of the people. It shall be an everlasting ordinance in your generations. They shall not possess any other thing,

18:24 decimarum oblatione contenti, quas in usus eorum et necessaria separavi.

18:24 But be content with the oblation or tithes, which I have separated for their uses and necessities.

18:25 Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen, dicens :

18:25 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

18:26 Præcipe Levitis, atque denuntia : Cum acceperitis a filiis Israël decimas, quas dedi vobis, primitias earum offerte Domino, id est, decimam partem decimæ,

18:26 Command the Levites, and declare unto them: When you shall receive of the children of Israel the tithes, which I have given you, offer the firstfruits of them to the Lord, that is to say, the tenth part of the tenth:

18:27 ut reputetur vobis in oblationem primitivorum, tam de areis quam de torcularibus :

18:27 That it may be reckoned to you as an oblation of firstfruits, as well of the barnfloors as of the winepresses:

18:28 et universis quorum accipitis primitias, offerte Domino, et date Aaron sacerdoti.

18:28 And of all the things of which you receive tithes, offer the firstfruits to the Lord, and give them to Aaron the priest.

18:29 Omnia quæ offeretis ex decimis, et in donaria Domini separabitis, optima et electa erunt.

18:29 All the things that you shall offer of the tithes, and shall separate for the gifts of the Lord, shall be the best and choicest things.

18:30 Dicesque ad eos : Si præclara et meliora quæque obtuleritis ex decimis, reputabitur vobis quasi de area, et torculari dederitis primitias :

18:30 And thou shalt say to them: If you offer all the goodly and the better things of the tithes, it shall be reckoned to you as if you had given the firstfruits of the barnfloor and the winepress:

18:31 et comedetis eas in omnibus locis vestris, tam vos quam familiæ vestræ : quia pretium est pro ministerio, quo servitis in tabernaculo testimonii.

18:31 And you shall eat them in all your places, both you and your families: because it is your reward for the ministry, wherewith you serve in the tabernacle of the testimony.

18:32 Et non peccabitis super hoc, egregia vobis et pinguia reservantes, ne polluatis oblationes filiorum Israël, et moriamini.

18:32 And you shall not sin in this point, by reserving the choicest and fat things to yourselves, lest you profane the oblations of the children of Israel, and die.

Chapter 19

19:1 Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen et Aaron, dicens :

19:1 And the Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying:

19:2 Ista est religio victimæ, quam constituit Dominus. Præcipe filiis Israël, ut adducant ad te vaccam rufam ætatis integræ, in qua nulla sit macula, nec portaverit jugum :

19:2 This is the observance of the victim, which the Lord hath ordained. Command the children of Israel, that they bring unto thee a red cow of full age, in which there is no blemish, and which hath not carried the yoke:

19:3 tradetisque eam Eleazaro sacerdoti, qui eductam extra castra, immolabit in conspectu omnium :

19:3 And you shall deliver her to Eleazar the priest, who shall bring her forth without the camp, and shall immolate her in the sight of all:

19:4 et tingens digitum in sanguine ejus, asperget contra fores tabernaculi septem vicibus,

19:4 And dipping his finger in her blood, shall sprinkle it over against the door of the tabernacle seven times,

19:5 comburetque eam cunctis videntibus, tam pelle et carnibus ejus quam sanguine et fimo flammæ traditis.

19:5 And shall burn her in the sight of all delivering up to the fire her skin, and her flesh, and her blood, and her dung.

19:6 Lignum quoque cedrinum, et hyssopum, coccumque bis tinctum sacerdos mittet in flammam, quæ vaccam vorat.

19:6 The priest shall also take cedar wood, and hyssop, and scarlet twice dyed, and cast it into the flame, with which the cow is consumed.

19:7 Et tunc demum, lotis vestibus et corpore suo, ingredietur in castra, commaculatusque erit usque ad vesperum.

19:7 And then after washing his garments, and body, he shall enter into the camp, and shall be unclean until the evening.

19:8 Sed et ille qui combusserit eam, lavabit vestimenta sua et corpus, et immundus erit usque ad vesperum.

19:8 He also that hath burned her, shall wash his garments, and his body, and shall be unclean until the evening.

19:9 Colliget autem vir mundus cineres vaccæ, et effundet eos extra castra in loco purissimo, ut sint multitudini filiorum Israël in custodiam, et in aquam aspersionis : quia pro peccato vacca combusta est.

19:9 And a man that is clean shall gather up the ashes of the cow, and shall pour them forth without the camp in a most clean place, that they may be reserved for the multitude of the children of Israel, and for a water of aspersion: because the cow was burnt for sin.

19:10 Cumque laverit qui vaccæ portaverat cineres vestimenta sua, immundus erit usque ad vesperum. Habebunt hoc filii Israël, et advenæ qui habitant inter eos, sanctum jure perpetuo.

19:10 And when he that carried the ashes of the cow, hath washed his garments, he shall be unclean until the evening. The children of Israel, and the strangers that dwell among them, shall observe this for a holy thing by a perpetual ordinance.

19:11 Qui tetigerit cadaver hominis, et propter hoc septem diebus fuerit immundus,

19:11 He that toucheth the corpse of a man, and is therefore unclean seven days,

19:12 aspergetur ex hac aqua die tertio et septimo, et sic mundabitur. Si die tertio aspersus non fuerit, septimo non poterit emundari.

19:12 Shall be sprinkled with this water on the third day, and on the seventh, and so shall be cleansed. If he were not sprinkled on the third day, he cannot be cleansed on the seventh.

19:13 Omnis qui tetigerit humanæ animæ morticinum, et aspersus hac commistione non fuerit, polluet tabernaculum Domini et peribit ex Israël : quia aqua expiationis non est aspersus, immundus erit, et manebit spurcitia ejus super eum.

19:13 Every one that toucheth the corpse of a man, and is not sprinkled with this mixture, shall profane the tabernacle of the Lord, and shall perish out of Israel: because he was not sprinkled with the water of expiation, he shall be unclean, and his uncleanness shall remain upon him.

19:14 Ista est lex hominis qui moritur in tabernaculo : omnes qui ingrediuntur tentorium illius, et universa vasa quæ ibi sunt, polluta erunt septem diebus.

19:14 This is the law of a man that dieth in a tent: All that go into his tent and all the vessels that are there, shall be unclean seven days.

19:15 Vas, quod non habuerit operculum nec ligaturam desuper, immundum erit.

19:15 The vessel that hath no cover, nor binding over it, shall be unclean.

19:16 Si quis in agro tetigerit cadaver occisi hominis, aut per se mortui, sive os illius, vel sepulchrum, immundus erit septem diebus.

19:16 If any man in the field touch the corpse of a man that was slain, or that died of himself, or his bone, or his grave, he shall be unclean seven days.

19:17 Tollentque de cineribus combustionis atque peccati, et mittent aquas vivas super eos in vas :

19:17 And they shall take of the ashes of the burning and of the sin offering, and shall pour living waters upon them into a vessel.

19:18 in quibus cum homo mundus tinxerit hyssopum, asperget ex eo omne tentorium, et cunctam supellectilem, et homines hujuscemodi contagione pollutos :

19:18 And a man that is clean shall dip hyssop in them, and shall sprinkle therewith all the tent, and all the furniture, and the men that are defiled with touching any such thing:

19:19 atque hoc modo mundus lustrabit immundum tertio et septimo die : expiatusque die septimo, lavabit et se et vestimenta sua, et immundus erit usque ad vesperum.

19:19 And in this manner he that is clean shall purify the unclean on the third and on the seventh day. And being expiated the seventh day, he shall wash both himself and his garments, and be unclean until the evening.

19:20 Si quis hoc ritu non fuerit expiatus, peribit anima illius de medio ecclesiæ : quia sanctuarium Domini polluit, et non est aqua lustrationis aspersus.

19:20 If any man be not expiated after this rite, his soul shall perish out of the midst of the church: because he hath profaned the sanctuary of the Lord, and was not sprinkled with the water of purification.

19:21 Erit hoc præceptum legitimum sempiternum. Ipse quoque qui aspergit aquas, lavabit vestimenta sua. Omnis qui tetigerit aquas expiationis, immundus erit usque ad vesperum.

19:21 This precept shall be an ordinance for ever. He also that sprinkled the water, shall wash his garments. Every one that shall touch the waters of expiation, shall be unclean until the evening.

19:22 Quidquid tetigerit immundus, immundum faciet : et anima, quæ horum quippiam tetigerit, immunda erit usque ad vesperum.

19:22 Whatsoever a person toucheth who is unclean, he shall make it unclean: and the person that toucheth any of these things, shall be unclean until the evening.

Chapter 20

20:1 Veneruntque filii Israël et omnis multitudo in desertum Sin, mense primo, et mansit populus in Cades. Mortuaque est ibi Maria, et sepulta in eodem loco.

20:1 And the children of Israel, and all the multitude came into the desert of Sin, in the first month: and the people abode in Cades. And Mary died there, and was buried in the same place.

20:2 Cumque indigeret aqua populus, convenerunt adversum Moysen et Aaron :

20:2 And the people wanting water, came together against Moses and Aaron:

20:3 et versi in seditionem, dixerunt : Utinam periissemus inter fratres nostros coram Domino.

20:3 And making a sedition, they said: Would God we had perished among our brethren before the Lord.

20:4 Cur eduxistis ecclesiam Domini in solitudinem, ut et nos et nostra jumenta moriamur ?

20:4 Why have you brought out the church of the Lord into the wilderness, that both we and our cattle should die?

20:5 quare nos fecistis ascendere de Ægypto, et adduxistis in locum istum pessimum, qui seri non potest, qui nec ficum gignit, nec vineas, nec malogranata, insuper et aquam non habet ad bibendum ?

20:5 Why have you made us come up out of Egypt, and have brought us into this wretched place which cannot be sowed, nor bringeth forth figs, nor vines, nor pomegranates, neither is there any water to drink?

20:6 Ingressusque Moyses et Aaron, dimissa multitudine, tabernaculum fœderis, corruerunt proni in terram, clamaveruntque ad Dominum, atque dixerunt : Domine Deus, audi clamorem hujus populi, et aperi eis thesaurum tuum fontem aquæ vivæ, ut satiati, cesset murmuratio eorum. Et apparuit gloria Domini super eos.

20:6 And Moses and Aaron leaving the multitude, went into the tabernacle of the covenant, and fell flat upon the ground, and cried to the Lord, and said. O Lord God, hear the cry of this people, and open to them thy treasure, a fountain of living water, that being satisfied, they may cease to murmur. And the glory of the Lord appeared over them.

20:7 Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen, dicens :

20:7 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

20:8 Tolle virgam, et congrega populum, tu et Aaron frater tuus, et loquimini ad petram coram eis, et illa dabit aquas. Cumque eduxeris aquam de petra, bibet omnis multitudo et jumenta ejus.

20:8 Take the rod, and assemble the people together, thou and Aaron thy brother, and speak to the rock before them, and it shall yield waters. And when thou hast brought forth water out of the rock, all the multitude and their cattle shall drink.

20:9 Tulit igitur Moyses virgam, quæ erat in conspectu Domini, sicut præceperat ei,

20:9 Moses therefore took the rod, which was before the Lord, as he had commanded him,

20:10 congregata multitudine ante petram : dixitque eis : Audite, rebelles et increduli : num de petra hac vobis aquam poterimus ejicere ?

20:10 And having gathered together the multitude before the rock, he said to them: Hear, ye rebellious and incredulous: Can we bring you forth water out of this rock?

20:11 Cumque elevasset Moyses manum, percutiens virga bis silicem, egressæ sunt aquæ largissimæ, ita ut populus biberet et jumenta.

20:11 And when Moses bad lifted up his hand, and struck the rock twice with the rod, there came forth water in great abundance, so that the people and their cattle drank,

20:12 Dixitque Dominus ad Moysen et Aaron : Quia non credidistis mihi, ut sanctificaretis me coram filiis Israël, non introducetis hos populos in terram, quam dabo eis.

20:12 And the Lord said to Moses and Aaron: Because you have not believed me, to sanctify me before the children of Israel, you shall not bring these people into the land, which I will give them.

20:13 Hæc est aqua contradictionis, ubi jurgati sunt filii Israël contra Dominum, et sanctificatus est in eis.

20:13 This is the Water of contradiction, where the children of Israel strove with words against the Lord, and he was sanctified in them.

20:14 Misit interea nuntios Moyses de Cades ad regem Edom, qui dicerent : Hæc mandat frater tuus Israël : Nosti omnem laborem qui apprehendit nos,

20:14 In the mean time Moses sent messengers from Cades to the king of Edom, to say: Thus saith thy brother Israel: Thou knowest all the labour that hath come upon us:

20:15 quomodo descenderint patres nostri in Ægyptum, et habitaverimus ibi multo tempore, afflixerintque nos Ægyptii, et patres nostros :

20:15 In what manner our fathers went down into Egypt, and there we dwelt a long time, and the Egyptians afflicted us and our fathers.

20:16 et quomodo clamaverimus ad Dominum, et exaudierit nos, miseritque angelum, qui eduxerit nos de Ægypto. Ecce in urbe Cades, quæ est in extremis finibus tuis, positi,

20:16 And how we cried to the Lord, and he heard us, and sent an angel, who hath brought us out of Egypt. Lo, we are now in the city of Cades, which is in the uttermost of thy borders,

20:17 obsecramus ut nobis transire liceat per terram tuam. Non ibimus per agros, nec per vineas ; non bibemus aquas de puteis tuis : sed gradiemur via publica, nec ad dexteram nec ad sinistram declinantes, donec transeamus terminos tuos.

20:17 And we beseech thee that we may have leave to pass through thy country. We will not go through the fields, nor through the vineyards, we will not drink the waters of thy wells, but we will go by the common highway, neither turning aside to the right hand, nor to the left, till we are past thy borders.

20:18 Cui respondit Edom : Non transibis per me, alioquin armatus occurram tibi.

20:18 And Edom answered them: Thou shalt not pass by me: if thou dost I will come out armed against thee.

20:19 Dixeruntque filii Israël : Per tritam gradiemur viam : et si biberimus aquas tuas, nos et pecora nostra, dabimus quod justum est : nulla erit in pretio difficultas, tantum velociter transeamus.

20:19 And the children of Israel said: We will go by the beaten way: and if we and our cattle drink of thy waters, we will give thee what is just: there shall be no difficulty in the price, only let us pass speedily.

20:20 At ille respondit : Non transibis. Statimque egressus est obvius, cum infinita multitudo, et manu forti,

20:20 But he answered: Thou shalt not pass. And immediately he came forth to meet them with an infinite multitude, and a strong hand,

20:21 nec voluit acquiescere deprecanti, ut concederet transitum per fines suos. Quam ob rem divertit ab eo Israël.

20:21 Neither would he condescend to their desire to grant them passage through his borders. Wherefore Israel turned another way from him.

20:22 Cumque castra movissent de Cades, venerunt in montem Hor, qui est in finibus terræ Edom :

20:22 And when they had removed the camp from Cades, they came to mount Hor, which is in the borders of the land of Edom:

20:23 ubi locutus est Dominus ad Moysen :

20:23 Where the Lord spoke to Moses:

20:24 Pergat, inquit, Aaron ad populos suos : non enim intrabit terram, quam dedi filiis Israël, eo quod incredulus fuerit ori meo, ad aquas contradictionis.

20:24 Let Aaron, saith he, go to his people: for he shall not go into the land which I have given the children of Israel, because he was incredulous to my words, at the waters of contradiction.

20:25 Tolle Aaron et filium ejus cum eo, et duces eos in montem Hor.

20:25 Take Aaron and his son with him, and bring them up into mount Hor:

20:26 Cumque nudaveris patrem veste sua, indues ea Eleazarum filium ejus : Aaron colligetur, et morietur ibi.

20:26 And when thou hast stripped the father of his vesture, thou shalt vest therewith Eleazar his son: Aaron shall be gathered to his people, and die there.

20:27 Fecit Moyses ut præceperat Dominus : et ascenderunt in montem Hor coram omni multitudine.

20:27 Moses did as the Lord had commanded: and they went up into mount Hor before all the multitude.

20:28 Cumque Aaron spoliasset vestibus suis, induit eis Eleazarum filium ejus.

20:28 And when he had stripped Aaron of his vestments, he vested Eleazar his son with them.

20:29 Illo mortuo in montis supercilio, descendit cum Eleazaro.

20:29 And Aaron being dead in the top of the mountain, he came down with Eleazar.

20:30 Omnis autem multitudo videns occubuisse Aaron, flevit super eo triginta diebus per cunctas familias suas.

20:30 And all the multitude seeing that Aaron was dead, mourned for him thirty days throughout all their families.

Chapter 21

21:1 Quod cum audisset Chananæus rex Arad, qui habitabat ad meridiem, venisse scilicet Israël per exploratorum viam, pugnavit contra illum, et victor existens, duxit ex eo prædam.

21:1 And when king Arad the Chanaanite, who dwelt towards the south, had heard this, to wit, that Israel was come by the way of the spies, he fought against them, and overcoming them carried off their spoils.

21:2 At Israël voto se Domino obligans, ait : Si tradideris populum istum in manu mea, delebo urbes ejus.

21:2 But Israel binding himself by vow to the Lord, said: If thou wilt deliver thus people into my hand, I will utterly destroy their cities.

21:3 Exaudivitque Dominus preces Israël, et tradidit Chananæum, quem ille interfecit subversis urbibus ejus : et vocavit nomen loci illius Horma, id est, anathema.

21:3 And the Lord heard the prayers of Israel, and delivered up the Chanaanite, and they cut them off and destroyed their cities: and they called the name of that place Horma, that is to say, Anathema.

21:4 Profecti sunt autem et de monte Hor, per viam quæ ducit ad mare Rubrum, ut circumirent terram Edom. Et tædere cœpit populum itineris ac laboris :

21:4 And they marched from mount Hor, by the way that leadeth to the Red Sea, to compass the land of Edom. And the people began to be weary of their journey and labour:

21:5 locutusque contra Deum et Moysen, ait : Cur eduxisti nos de Ægypto, ut moreremur in solitudine ? deest panis, non sunt aquæ : anima nostra jam nauseat super cibo isto levissimo.

21:5 And speaking against God and Moses, they said: Why didst thou bring us out of Egypt, to die in the wilderness? There is no bread, nor have we any waters: our soul now loatheth this very light food.

21:6 Quam ob rem misit Dominus in populum ignitos serpentes, ad quorum plagas et mortes plurimorum,

21:6 Wherefore the Lord sent among the people fiery serpents, which bit them and killed many of them.

21:7 venerunt ad Moysen, atque dixerunt : Peccavimus, quia locuti sumus contra Dominum et te : ora ut tollat a nobis serpentes. Oravitque Moyses pro populo,

21:7 Upon which they came to Moses, and said; We have sinned, because we have spoken against the Lord and thee: pray that he may take away these serpents from us. And Moses prayed for the people.

21:8 et locutus est Dominus ad eum : Fac serpentem æneum, et pone eum pro signo : qui percussus aspexerit eum, vivet.

21:8 And the Lord said to him: Make a brazen serpent, and set it up for a sign: whosoever being struck shall look on it, shall live.

21:9 Fecit ergo Moyses serpentem æneum, et posuit eum pro signo : quem cum percussi aspicerent, sanabantur.

21:9 Moses therefore made a brazen serpent, and set it up for a sign: which when they that were bitten looked upon, they were healed.

21:10 Profectique filii Israël castrametati sunt in Oboth.

21:10 And the children of Israel setting forwards camped in Oboth.

21:11 Unde egressi fixere tentoria in Jeabarim, in solitudine quæ respicit Moab contra orientalem plagam.

21:11 And departing thence they pitched their tents in Jeabarim, in the wilderness, that faceth Moab toward the east.

21:12 Et inde moventes, venerunt ad torrentem Zared.

21:12 And removing from thence, they came to the torrent Zared:

21:13 Quem relinquentes castrametati sunt contra Arnon, quæ est in deserto, et prominet in finibus Amorrhæi. Siquidem Arnon terminus est Moab, dividens Moabitas et Amorrhæos.

21:13 Which they left and encamped over against Arnon, which is in the desert and standeth out on the borders of the Amorrhite. For Arnon is the border of Moab, dividing the Moabites and the Amorrhites.

21:14 Unde dicitur in libro bellorum Domini : Sicut fecit in mari Rubro, sic faciet in torrentibus Arnon.

21:14 Wherefore it is said in the book of the wars of the Lord: As he did in the Red Sea, so will he do in the streams of Arnon.

21:15 Scopuli torrentium inclinati sunt, ut requiescerent in Ar, et recumberent in finibus Moabitarum.

21:15 The rocks of the torrents were bowed down that they might rest in Ar, and lie down in the borders of the Moabites.

21:16 Ex eo loco apparuit puteus, super quo locutus est Dominus ad Moysen : Congrega populum, et dabo ei aquam.

21:16 When they went from that place, the well appeared whereof the Lord said to Moses: Gather the people together, and I will give them water.

21:17 Tunc cecinit Israël carmen istud : Ascendat puteus. Concinebant :

21:17 Then Israel sung this song: Let the well spring up. They sung thereto:

21:18 Puteus, quem foderunt principes et paraverunt duces multitudinis in datore legis, et in baculis suis. De solitudine, Matthana.

21:18 The well, which the princes dug, and the chiefs of the people prepared by the direction of the lawgiver, and with their staves. And they marched from the wilderness to Mathana.

21:19 De Matthana in Nahaliel : de Nahaliel in Bamoth.

21:19 From Mathana unto Nahaliel: from Nahaliel unto Bamoth.

21:20 De Bamoth, vallis est in regione Moab, in vertice Phasga, quod respicit contra desertum.

21:20 From Bamoth, is a valley in the country of Moab, to the top of Phasga, which looked towards the desert.

21:21 Misit autem Israël nuntios ad Sehon regem Amorrhæorum, dicens :

21:21 And Israel sent messengers to Sehon king of the Amorrhites, saying:

21:22 Obsecro ut transire mihi liceat per terram tuam : non declinabimus in agros et vineas ; non bibemus aquas ex puteis : via regia gradiemur, donec transeamus terminos tuos.

21:22 I beseech thee that I may have leave to pass through thy land: we will not go aside into the fields or the vineyards, we will not drink waters of the wells, we will go the king's highway, till we be past thy borders.

21:23 Qui concedere noluit ut transiret Israël per fines suos : quin potius exercitu congregato, egressus est obviam in desertum, et venit in Jasa, pugnavitque contra eum.

21:23 And he would not grant that Israel should pass by his borders: but rather gathering an army, went forth to meet them in the desert, and came to Jasa and fought against them.

21:24 A quo percussus est in ore gladii, et possessa est terra ejus ab Arnon usque Jeboc, et filios Ammon : quia forti præsidio tenebantur termini Ammonitarum.

21:24 And he was slain by them with the edge of the sword, and they possessed his land from the Arnon unto the Jeboc, and to the confines of the children of Ammon: for the borders of the Ammonites, were kept with a strong garrison.

21:25 Tulit ergo Israël omnes civitates ejus, et habitavit in urbibus Amorrhæi, in Hesebon scilicet, et viculis ejus.

21:25 So Israel took all his cities, and dwelt in the cities of the Amorrhite, to wit, in Hesebon, and in the villages thereof.

21:26 Urbs Hesebon fuit Sehon regis Amorrhæi, qui pugnavit contra regem Moab : et tulit omnem terram, quæ ditionis illius fuerat usque Arnon.

21:26 Hesebon was the city of Sehon the king of the Amorrhites, who fought against the king of Moab: and took all the land, that had been of his dominion, as far as the Arnon.

21:27 Idcirco dicitur in proverbio : Venite in Hesebon : ædificetur, et construatur civitas Sehon :

21:27 Therefore it is said in the proverb: Come into Hesebon, let the city of Sehon be built and set up:

21:28 ignis egressus est de Hesebon, flamma de oppido Sehon, et devoravit Ar Moabitarum, et habitatores excelsorum Arnon.

21:28 A fire is gone out of Hesebon, a flame from the city of Sehon, and hath consumed Ar of the Moabites, and the inhabitants of the high places of the Arnon.

21:29 Væ tibi Moab ; peristi popule Chamos. Dedit filios ejus in fugam, et filias in captivitatem regi Amorrhæorum Sehon.

21:29 Woe to thee Moab: thou art undone, O people of Chamos. He hath given his sons to flight, and his daughters into captivity to Sehon the king of the Amorrhites.

21:30 Jugum ipsorum disperiit ad Hesebon usque Dibon : lassi pervenerunt in Nophe, et usque Medaba.

21:30 Their yoke is perished from Hesebon unto Dibon, they came weary to Nophe, and unto Medaba.

21:31 Habitavit itaque Israël in terra Amorrhæi.

21:31 So Israel dwelt in the land of the Amorrhite.

21:32 Misitque Moyses qui explorarent Jazer : cujus ceperunt viculos, et possederunt habitatores.

21:32 And Moses sent some to take a view of Jazer: and they took the villages of it, and conquered the inhabitants.

21:33 Verteruntque se, et ascenderunt per viam Basan, et occurrit eis Og, rex Basan, cum omni populo suo, pugnaturus in Edrai.

21:33 And they turned themselves, and went up by the way of Basan, and Og the king of Basan came against them with all his people, to fight in Edrai.

21:34 Dixitque Dominus ad Moysen : Ne timeas eum, quia in manu tua tradidi illum, et omnem populum ac terram ejus : faciesque illi sicut fecisti Sehon, regi Amorrhæorum habitatori Hesebon.

21:34 And the Lord said to Moses: Fear him not, for I have delivered him and all his people, and his country into thy hand: and thou shalt do to him as thou didst to Sehon the king of the Amorrhites, the inhabitant of Hesebon.

21:35 Percusserunt igitur et hunc cum filiis suis, universumque populum ejus usque ad internecionem, et possederunt terram illius.

21:35 So they slew him also with his sons, and all his people, not letting any one escape, and they possessed his land.

Chapter 22

22:1 Profectique castrametati sunt in campestribus Moab, ubi trans Jordanem Jericho sita est.

22:1 And they went forward and encamped in the plains of Moab, over against where Jericho is situate beyond the Jordan.

22:2 Videns autem Balac filius Sephor omnia quæ fecerat Israël Amorrhæo,

22:2 And Balac the son of Sephor, seeing all that Israel had done to the Amorrhite,

22:3 et quod pertimuissent eum Moabitæ, et impetum ejus ferre non possent,

22:3 And that the Moabites were in great fear of him, and were not able to sustain his assault,

22:4 dixit ad majores natu Madian : Ita delebit hic populus omnes, qui in nostris finibus commorantur, quomodo solet bos herbas usque ad radices carpere. Ipse erat eo tempore rex in Moab.

22:4 He said to the elders of Madian: So will this people destroy all that dwell in our borders, as the ox is wont to eat the grass to the very roots. Now he was at that time king in Moab.

22:5 Misit ergo nuntios ad Balaam filium Beor ariolum, qui habitabat super flumen terræ filiorum Ammon, ut vocarent eum, et dicerent : Ecce egressus est populus ex Ægypto, qui operuit superficiem terræ, sedens contra me.

22:5 He sent therefore messengers to Balaam the son of Beor, a soothsayer, who dwelt by the river of the land of the children of Ammon, to call him, and to say: Behold a people is come out of Egypt, that hath covered the face of the earth, sitting over against me.

22:6 Veni igitur, et maledic populo huic, quia fortior me est : si quomodo possim percutere et ejicere eum de terra mea. Novi enim quod benedictus sit cui benedixeris, et maledictus in quem maledicta congesseris.

22:6 Come therefore, and curse this people, because it is mightier than I: if by any means I may beat them and drive them out of my land: for I know that he whom thou shalt bless is blessed, and he whom thou shalt curse is cursed.

22:7 Perrexeruntque seniores Moab, et majores natu Madian, habentes divinationis pretium in manibus. Cumque venissent ad Balaam, et narrassent ei omnia verba Balac,

22:7 And the ancients of Moab, and the elders of Madian, went with the price of divination in their hands. And where they were come to Balaam, and had told him all the words of Balac:

22:8 ille respondit : Manete hic nocte, et respondebo quidquid mihi dixerit Dominus. Manentibus illis apud Balaam, venit Deus, et ait ad eum :

22:8 He answered: Tarry here this night and I will answer whatsoever the Lord shall say to me. And while they stayed with Balaam, God came and said to him:

22:9 Quid sibi volunt homines isti apud te ?

22:9 What mean these men that are with thee?

22:10 Respondit : Balac filius Sephor rex Moabitarum misit ad me,

22:10 He answered: Balac the son of Sephor king of the Moabites hath sent to me,

22:11 dicens : Ecce populus qui egressus est de Ægypto, operuit superficiem terræ : veni, et maledic ei, si quomodo possim pugnans abigere eum.

22:11 Saying: Behold a people that is come out of Egypt, hath covered the face of the land: come and curse them, if by any means I may fight with them and drive them away.

22:12 Dixitque Deus ad Balaam : Noli ire cum eis, neque maledicas populo : quia benedictus est.

22:12 And God said to Balaam: Thou shalt not go with them, nor shalt thou curse the people: because it is blessed.

22:13 Qui mane consurgens dixit ad principes : Ite in terram vestram, quia prohibuit me Dominus venire vobiscum.

22:13 And he rose in the morning and said to the princes: Go into your country, because the Lord hath forbid me to come with you.

22:14 Reversi principes dixerunt ad Balac : Noluit Balaam venire nobiscum.

22:14 The princes returning, said to Balac: Balaam would not come with us.

22:15 Rursum ille multo plures et nobiliores quam ante miserat, misit.

22:15 Then he sent many more and more noble than he had sent before:

22:16 Qui cum venissent ad Balaam, dixerunt : Sic dicit Balac filius Sephor : Ne cuncteris venire ad me :

22:16 Who, when they were come to Balaam, said: Thus saith Balac the son of Sephor, Delay not to come to me:

22:17 paratus sum honorare te, et quidquid volueris, dabo tibi : veni, et maledic populo isti.

22:17 For I am ready to honour thee, and will give thee whatsoever thou wilt: come and curse this people.

22:18 Respondit Balaam : Si dederit mihi Balac plenam domum suam argenti et auri, non potero immutare verbum Domini Dei mei, ut vel plus, vel minus loquar.

22:18 Balaam answered: If Balac would give me his house full of silver and gold, I cannot alter the word of the Lord my God, to speak either more or less.

22:19 Obsecro ut hic maneatis etiam hac nocte, et scire queam quid mihi rursum respondeat Dominus.

22:19 I pray you to stay here this night also, that I may know what the Lord will answer me once more.

22:20 Venit ergo Deus ad Balaam nocte, et ait ei : Si vocare te venerunt homines isti, surge, et vade cum eis : ita dumtaxat, ut quod tibi præcepero, facias.

22:20 God therefore came to Balaam in the night, and said to him: If these men be come to call thee, arise and go with them: yet so, that thou do what I shall command thee.

22:21 Surrexit Balaam mane, et strata asina sua profectus est cum eis.

22:21 Balaam arose in the morning, and saddling his ass went with them.

22:22 Et iratus est Deus. Stetitque angelus Domini in via contra Balaam, qui insidebat asinæ, et duos pueros habebat secum.

22:22 And God was angry. And an angel of the Lord stood in the way against Balaam, who sat on the ass, and had two servants with him.

22:23 Cernens asina angelum stantem in via, evaginato gladio, avertit se de itinere, et ibat per agrum. Quam cum verberaret Balaam, et vellet ad semitam reducere,

22:23 The ass seeing the angel standing in the way, with a drawn sword, turned herself out of the way, and went into the field. And when Balaam beat her, and had a mind to bring her again to the way,

22:24 stetit angelus in angustiis duarum maceriarum, quibus vineæ cingebantur.

22:24 The angel stood in a narrow place between two walls, wherewith the vineyards were enclosed.

22:25 Quem videns asina, junxit se parieti, et attrivit sedentis pedem. At ille iterum verberabat eam :

22:25 And the ass seeing him, thrust herself close to the wall, and bruised the foot of the rider. But he beat her again:

22:26 et nihilominus angelus ad locum angustum transiens, ubi nec ad dexteram, nec ad sinistram poterat deviare, obvius stetit.

22:26 And nevertheless the angel going on to a narrow place, where there was no way to turn aside either to the right hand or to the left, stood to meet him.

22:27 Cumque vidisset asina stantem angelum, concidit sub pedibus sedentis : qui iratus, vehementius cædebat fuste latera ejus.

22:27 And when the ass saw the angel standing, she fell under the feet of the rider: who being angry beat her sides more vehemently with a staff.

22:28 Aperuitque Dominus os asinæ, et locuta est : Quid feci tibi ? cur percutis me ecce jam tertio ?

22:28 And the Lord opened the mouth of the ass, and she said: What have I done to thee? Why strikest thou me, lo, now this third time?

22:29 Respondit Balaam : Quia commeruisti, et illusisti mihi : utinam haberem gladium, ut te percuterem !

22:29 Balaam answered: Because thou hast deserved it, and hast served me ill: I would I had a sword that I might kill thee.

22:30 Dixit asina : Nonne animal tuum sum, cui semper sedere consuevisti usque in præsentem diem ? dic quid simile umquam fecerim tibi. At ille ait : Numquam.

22:30 The ass said: Am not I thy beast, on which thou hast been always accustomed to ride until this present day? tell me if I ever did the like thing to thee. But he said: Never.

22:31 Protinus aperuit Dominus oculos Balaam, et vidit angelum stantem in via, evaginato gladio, adoravitque eum pronus in terram.

22:31 Forthwith the Lord opened the eyes of Balaam, and he saw the angel standing in the way with a drawn sword, and he worshipped him falling flat on the ground.

22:32 Cui angelus : Cur, inquit, tertio verberas asinam tuam ? ego veni ut adversarer tibi, quia perversa est via tua, mihique contraria :

22:32 And the angel said to him: Why beatest thou thy ass these three times? I am come to withstand thee, because thy way is perverse, and contrary to me:

22:33 et nisi asina declinasset de via, dans locum resistenti, te occidissem, et illa viveret.

22:33 And unless the ass had turned out of the way, giving place to me who stood against thee, I had slain thee, and she should have lived.

22:34 Dixit Balaam : Peccavi, nesciens quod tu stares contra me : et nunc si displicet tibi ut vadam, revertar.

22:34 Balaam said: I have sinned, not knowing that thou didst stand against me: and now if it displease thee that I go, I will return.

22:35 Ait angelus : Vade cum istis, et cave ne aliud quam præcepero tibi loquaris. Ivit igitur cum principibus.

22:35 The angel said: Go with these men, and see thou speak no other thing than what I shall command thee. He went therefore with the princes.

22:36 Quod cum audisset Balac, egressus est in occursum ejus in oppido Moabitarum, quod situm est in extremis finibus Arnon.

22:36 And when Balac heard it he came forth to meet him in a town of the Moabites, that is situate in the uttermost borders of Arnon.

22:37 Dixitque ad Balaam : Misi nuntios ut vocarent te : cur non statim venisti ad me ? an quia mercedem adventui tuo reddere nequeo ?

22:37 And he said to Balaam: I sent messengers to call thee, why didst thou not come immediately to me? was it because I am not able to reward thy coming?

22:38 Cui ille respondit : Ecce adsum : numquid loqui potero aliud, nisi quod Deus posuerit in ore meo ?

22:38 He answered him: Lo, here I am: shall I have power to speak any other thing but that which God shall put in my mouth?

22:39 Perrexerunt ergo simul, et venerunt in urbem, quæ in extremis regni ejus finibus erat.

22:39 So they went on together, and came into a city, that was in the uttermost borders of his kingdom.

22:40 Cumque occidisset Balac boves et oves, misit ad Balaam, et principes qui cum eo erant, munera.

22:40 And when Balac had killed oxen and sheep, he sent presents to Balaam, and to the princes that were with him.

22:41 Mane autem facto, duxit eum ad excelsa Baal, et intuitus est extremam partem populi.

22:41 And when morning was come, he brought him to the high places of Baal, and he beheld the uttermost part of the people.

Chapter 23

23:1 Dixitque Balaam ad Balac : Ædifica mihi hic septem aras, et para totidem vitulos, ejusdemque numeri arietes.

23:1 And Balaam said to Balac: Build me here seven altars, and prepare as many calves, and the same number of rams.

23:2 Cumque fecisset juxta sermonem Balaam, imposuerunt simul vitulum et arietem super aram.

23:2 And when he had done according to the word of Balaam, they laid together a calf and a ram upon every altar.

23:3 Dixitque Balaam ad Balac : Sta paulisper juxta holocaustum tuum, donec vadam, si forte occurrat mihi Dominus, et quodcumque imperaverit, loquar tibi.

23:3 And Balaam said to Balac: Stand a while by thy burnt offering, until I go, to see if perhaps the Lord will meet me, and whatsoever he shall command, I will speak to thee.

23:4 Cumque abiisset velociter, occurrit illi Deus. Locutusque ad eum Balaam : Septem, inquit, aras erexi, et imposui vitulum et arietem desuper.

23:4 And when he was gone with speed, God met him. And Balaam speaking to him, said: I have erected seven altars, and have laid on everyone a calf and a ram.

23:5 Dominus autem posuit verbum in ore ejus, et ait : Revertere ad Balac, et hæc loqueris.

23:5 And the Lord put the word in his mouth, and said: Return to Balac, and thus shalt thou speak.

23:6 Reversus invenit stantem Balac juxta holocaustum suum, et omnes principes Moabitarum :

23:6 Returning he found Balac standing by his burnt offering, with all the princes of the Moabites:

23:7 assumptaque parabola sua, dixit : De Aram adduxit me Balac rex Moabitarum, de montibus orientis : Veni, inquit, et maledic Jacob ; propera, et detestare Israël.

23:7 And taking up his parable, he said: Balac king of the Moabites hath brought me from Aram, from the mountains of the east: Come, said he, and curse Jacob: make haste and detest Israel.

23:8 Quomodo maledicam, cui non maledixit Deus ? qua ratione detester, quem Dominus non detestatur ?

23:8 How shall I curse him, whom God hath not cursed? By what means should I detest him, whom the Lord detesteth not?

23:9 De summis silicibus videbo eum, et de collibus considerabo illum. Populus solus habitabit, et inter gentes non reputabitur.

23:9 I shall see him from the tops of the rocks, and shall consider him from the hills. This people shall dwell alone, and shall not be reckoned among the nations.

23:10 Quis dinumerare possit pulverem Jacob, et nosse numerum stirpis Israël ? Moriatur anima mea morte justorum, et fiant novissima mea horum similia.

23:10 Who can count the dust of Jacob, and know the number of the stock of Israel? Let my soul die the death of the just, and my last end be like to them.

23:11 Dixitque Balac ad Balaam : Quid est hoc quod agis ? ut malediceres inimicis meis vocavi te, et tu e contrario benedicis eis.

23:11 And Balac said to Balaam: What is this that thou dost? I sent for thee to curse my enemies: and thou contrariwise blessest them.

23:12 Cui ille respondit : Num aliud possum loqui, nisi quod jusserit Dominus ?

23:12 He answered him: Can I speak any thing else but what the Lord commandeth?

23:13 Dixit ergo Balac : Veni mecum in alterum locum unde partem Israël videas, et totum videre non possis : inde maledicito ei.

23:13 Balac therefore said: Come with me to another place from whence thou mayest see part of Israel, and canst not see them all: curse them from thence.

23:14 Cumque duxisset eum in locum sublimem, super verticem montis Phasga, ædificavit Balaam septem aras, et impositis supra vitulo atque ariete,

23:14 And when he had brought him to a high place, upon the top of mount Phasga, Balaam built seven altars, and laying on every one a calf and a ram,

23:15 dixit ad Balac : Sta hic juxta holocaustum tuum, donec ego obvius pergam.

23:15 He said to Balac: Stand here by thy burnt offering while I go to meet him.

23:16 Cui cum Dominus occurrisset, posuissetque verbum in ore ejus, ait : Revertere ad Balac, et hæc loqueris ei.

23:16 And when the Lord had met him, and had put the word in his mouth, he said: Return to Balac, and thus shalt thou say to him.

23:17 Reversus invenit eum stantem juxta holocaustum suum, et principes Moabitarum cum eo. Ad quem Balac : Quid, inquit, locutus est Dominus ?

23:17 Returning he found him standing by his burnt sacrifice, and the princes of the Moabites with him. And Balac said to him: What hath the Lord spoken?

23:18 At ille, assumpta parabola sua, ait : Sta, Balac, et ausculta ; audi, fili Sephor :

23:18 But he taking up his parable, said: Stand, O Balac, and give ear: hear, thou son of Sephor:

23:19 non est Deus quasi homo, ut mentiatur, nec ut filius hominis, ut mutetur. Dixit ergo, et non faciet ? locutus est, et non implebit ?

23:19 God is not a man, that he should lie, nor is the son of man, that he should be changed. Hath he said then, and will he not do? hath he spoken, and will he not fulfil?

23:20 Ad benedicendum adductus sum : benedictionem prohibere non valeo.

23:20 I was brought to bless, the blessing I am not able to hinder.

23:21 Non est idolum in Jacob, nec videtur simulacrum in Israël. Dominus Deus ejus cum eo est, et clangor victoriæ regis in illo.

23:21 There is no idol in Jacob, neither is there an image god to be seen in Israel. The Lord his God is with him, and the sound of the victory of the king in him.

23:22 Deus eduxit illum de Ægypto, cujus fortitudo similis est rhinocerotis.

23:22 God hath brought him out of Egypt, whose strength is like to the rhinoceros.

23:23 Non est augurium in Jacob, nec divinatio in Israël : temporibus suis dicetur Jacob et Israëli quid operatus sit Deus.

23:23 There is no soothsaying in Jacob, nor divination in Israel. In their times it shall be told to Jacob and to Israel what God hath wrought.

23:24 Ecce populus ut leæna consurget, et quasi leo erigetur : non accubabit donec devoret prædam, et occisorum sanguinem bibat.

23:24 Behold the people shall rise up as a lioness, and shall lift itself up as a lion: it shall not lie down till it devour the prey, and drink the blood of the slain.

23:25 Dixitque Balac ad Balaam : Nec maledicas ei, nec benedicas.

23:25 And Balac said to Balaam: Neither curse, nor bless him.

23:26 Et ille ait : Nonne dixi tibi quod quidquid mihi Deus imperaret, hoc facerem ?

23:26 And he said: Did I not tell thee, that whatsoever God should command me, that I would do?

23:27 Et ait Balac ad eum : Veni, et ducam te ad alium locum : si forte placeat Deo ut inde maledicas eis.

23:27 And Balac said to him: Come and I will bring thee to another place; if peradventure it please God that thou mayest curse them from thence.

23:28 Cumque duxisset eum super verticem montis Phogor, qui respicit solitudinem,

23:28 And when he had brought him upon the top of mount Phogor, which looketh towards the wilderness,

23:29 dixit ei Balaam : Ædifica mihi hic septem aras, et para totidem vitulos, ejusdemque numeri arietes.

23:29 Balaam said to him: Build me here seven altars, and prepare as many calves, and the same number of rams.

23:30 Fecit Balac ut Balaam dixerat : imposuitque vitulos et arietes per singulas aras.

23:30 Balac did as Balaam had said: and he laid on every altar, a calf and a ram.

Chapter 24

24:1 Cumque vidisset Balaam quod placeret Domino ut benediceret Israëli, nequaquam abiit ut ante perrexerat, ut augurium quæreret : sed dirigens contra desertum vultum suum,

24:1 And when Balaam saw that it pleased the Lord that he should bless Israel, he went not as he had gone before, to seek divination: but setting his face towards the desert,

24:2 et elevans oculos, vidit Israël in tentoriis commorantem per tribus suas : et irruente in se spiritu Dei,

24:2 And lifting up his eyes, he saw Israel abiding in their tents by their tribes: and the spirit of God rushing upon him,

24:3 assumpta parabola, ait : Dixit Balaam filius Beor : dixit homo, cujus obturatus est oculus :

24:3 He took up his parable and said: Balaam the son of Beor hath said: The man hath said, whose eye is stopped up:

24:4 dixit auditor sermonum Dei, qui visionem Omnipotentis intuitus est, qui cadit, et sic aperiuntur oculi ejus :

24:4 The bearer of the words of God hath said, he that hath beheld the vision of the Almighty, he that falleth, and so his eyes are opened:

24:5 Quam pulchra tabernacula tua, Jacob, et tentoria tua, Israël !

24:5 How beautiful are thy tabernacles O Jacob, and thy tents, O Israel!

24:6 ut valles nemorosæ, ut horti juxta fluvios irrigui, ut tabernacula quæ fixit Dominus, quasi cedri prope aquas.

24:6 As woody valleys, as watered gardens near the rivers, as tabernacles which the Lord hath pitched, as cedars by the waterside.

24:7 Fluet aqua de situla ejus, et semen illius erit in aquas multas. Tolletur propter Agag, rex ejus, et auferetur regnum illius.

24:7 Water shall flow out of his bucket, and his seed shall be in many waters. For Agag his king shall be removed, and his kingdom shall be taken away.

24:8 Deus eduxit illum de Ægypto, cujus fortitudo similis est rhinocerotis. Devorabunt gentes hostes illius, ossaque eorum confringent, et perforabunt sagittis.

24:8 God hath brought him out of Egypt, whose strength is like to the rhinoceros. They shall devour the nations that are his enemies, and break their bones, and pierce them with arrows.

24:9 Accubans dormivit ut leo, et quasi leæna, quam suscitare nullus audebit. Qui benedixerit tibi, erit et ipse benedictus : qui maledixerit, in maledictione reputabitur.

24:9 Lying down he hath slept as a lion, and as a lioness, whom none shall dare to rouse. He that blesseth thee, shall also himself be blessed: he that curseth thee shall be reckoned accursed.

24:10 Iratusque Balac contra Balaam, complosis manibus ait : Ad maledicendum inimicis meis vocavi te, quibus e contrario tertio benedixisti :

24:10 And Balac being angry against Balaam, clapped his hands together and said: I called thee to curse my enemies, and thou on the contrary hast blessed them three times.

24:11 revertere ad locum tuum. Decreveram quidem magnifice honorare te, sed Dominus privavit te honore disposito.

24:11 Return to thy place. I had determined indeed greatly to honour thee, but the Lord hath deprived thee of the honour designed for thee.

24:12 Respondit Balaam ad Balac : Nonne nuntiis tuis, quos misisti ad me, dixi :

24:12 Balaam made answer to Balac: Did I not say to thy messengers, whom thou sentest to me:

24:13 Si dederit mihi Balac plenam domum suam argenti et auri, non potero præterire sermonem Domini Dei mei, ut vel boni quid vel mali proferam ex corde meo : sed quidquid Dominus dixerit, hoc loquar ?

24:13 If Balac would give me his house full of silver and gold, I cannot go beyond the word of the Lord my God, to utter any thing of my own head either good or evil: but whatsoever the Lord shall say, that I will speak?

24:14 verumtamen pergens ad populum meum, dabo consilium, quid populus tuus populo huic faciat extremo tempore.

24:14 But yet going to my people, I will give thee counsel, what this people shall do to thy people in the latter days.

24:15 Sumpta igitur parabola, rursum ait : Dixit Balaam filius Beor : dixit homo, cujus obturatus est oculus :

24:15 Therefore taking up his parable, again he said: Balaam the son of Beor hath said: The man whose eye is stopped up, hath said:

24:16 dixit auditor sermonum Dei, qui novit doctrinam Altissimi, et visiones Omnipotentis videt, qui cadens apertos habet oculos :

24:16 The hearer of the words of God hath said, who knoweth the doctrine of the Highest, and seeth the visions of the Almighty, who falling hath his eyes opened:

24:17 Videbo eum, sed non modo : intuebor illum, sed non prope. Orietur stella ex Jacob, et consurget virga de Israël : et percutiet duces Moab, vastabitque omnes filios Seth.

24:17 I shall see him, but not now: I shall behold him, but not near. A STAR SHALL RISE out of Jacob and a sceptre shall spring up from Israel: and shall strike the chiefs of Moab, and shall waste all the children of Seth

24:18 Et erit Idumæa possessio ejus : hæreditas Seir cedet inimicis suis : Israël vero fortiter aget.

24:18 And he shall possess Idumea: the inheritance of Seir shall come to their enemies, but Israel shall do manfully.

24:19 De Jacob erit qui dominetur, et perdat reliquias civitatis.

24:19 Out of Jacob shall he come that shall rule, and shall destroy the remains of the city.

24:20 Cumque vidisset Amalec, assumens parabolam, ait : Principium gentium Amalec, cujus extrema perdentur.

24:20 And when he saw Amalec, he took up his parable, and said: Amalec the beginning of nations, whose latter ends shall be destroyed.

24:21 Vidit quoque Cinæum : et assumpta parabola, ait : Robustum quidem est habitaculum tuum : sed si in petra posueris nidum tuum,

24:21 He saw also the Cinite: and took up his parable, and said: Thy habitation indeed is strong: but though thou build thy nest in a rock,

24:22 et fueris electus de stirpe Cin, quamdiu poteris permanere ? Assur enim capiet te.

24:22 And thou be chosen of the stock of Cin, how long shalt thou be able to continue? For Assur shall take thee captive.

24:23 Assumptaque parabola iterum locutus est : Heu ! quis victurus est, quando ista faciet Deus ?

24:23 And taking up his parable, again he said: Alas, who shall live when God shall do these things?

24:24 Venient in trieribus de Italia : superabunt Assyrios, vastabuntque Hebræos, et ad extremum etiam ipsi peribunt.

24:24 They shall come in galleys from Italy, they shall overcome the Assyrians, and shall waste the Hebrews, and at the last they themselves also shall perish.

24:25 Surrexitque Balaam, et reversus est in locum suum : Balac quoque via, qua venerat, rediit.

24:25 And Balaam rose, and returned to his place: Balac also returned the way that he came.

Chapter 25

25:1 Morabatur autem eo tempore Israël in Settim, et fornicatus est populus cum filiabus Moab,

25:1 And Israel at that time abode in Settim, and the people committed fornication with the daughters of Moab,

25:2 quæ vocaverunt eos ad sacrificia sua. At ille comederunt et adoraverunt deos earum.

25:2 Who called them to their sacrifices. And they ate of them, and adored their gods.

25:3 Initiatusque est Israël Beelphegor : et iratus Dominus,

25:3 And Israel was initiated to Beelphegor: upon which the Lord being angry,

25:4 ait ad Moysen : Tolle cunctos principes populi, et suspende eos contra solem in patibulis, ut avertatur furor meus ab Israël.

25:4 Said to Moses: Take all the princes of the people, and hang them up on gibbets against the sun: that my fury may be turned away from Israel.

25:5 Dixitque Moyses ad judices Israël : Occidat unusquisque proximos suos, qui initiati sunt Beelphegor.

25:5 And Moses said to the judges of Israel: Let every man kill his neighbours, that have been initiated to Beelphegor.

25:6 Et ecce unus de filiis Israël intravit coram fratribus suis ad scortum Madianitidem, vidente Moyse, et omni turba filiorum Israël, qui flebant ante fores tabernaculi.

25:6 And behold one of the children of Israel went in before his brethren to a harlot of Madian, in the sight of Moses and of all the children of Israel, who were weeping before the door of the tabernacle.

25:7 Quod cum vidisset Phinees filius Eleazari filii Aaron sacerdotis, surrexit de medio multitudinis, et arrepto pugione,

25:7 And when Phinees the son of Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest saw it, he rose up from the midst of the multitude, and taking a dagger,

25:8 ingressus est post virum Israëlitem in lupanar, et perfodit ambos simul, virum scilicet et mulierem in locis genitalibus. Cessavitque plaga a filiis Israël :

25:8 Went in after the Israelite into the brothel house, and thrust both of them through together, to wit, the man and the woman in the genital parts. And the scourge ceased from the children of Israel.

25:9 et occisi sunt viginti quatuor millia hominum.

25:9 And there were slain four and twenty thousand men.

25:10 Dixitque Dominus ad Moysen :

25:10 And the Lord said to Moses:

25:11 Phinees filius Eleazari filii Aaron sacerdotis avertit iram meam a filiis Israël : quia zelo meo commotus est contra eos, ut non ipse delerem filios Israël in zelo meo.

25:11 Phinees the son of Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest, hath turned away my wrath from the children of Israel: because he was moved with my zeal against them, that I myself might not destroy the children of Israel in my zeal.

25:12 Idcirco loquere ad eum : Ecce do ei pacem fœderis mei,

25:12 Therefore say to him: behold I give him the peace of my covenant,

25:13 et erit tam ipsi quam semini ejus pactum sacerdotii sempiternum : quia zelatus est pro Deo suo, et expiavit scelus filiorum Israël.

25:13 And the covenant of the priesthood for ever shall be both to him and his seed, because he hath been zealous for his God, and hath made atonement for the wickedness of the children of Israel.

25:14 Erat autem nomen viri Israëlitæ, qui occisus est cum Madianitide, Zambri filius Salu, dux de cognatione et tribu Simeonis.

25:14 And the name of the Israelite, that was slain with the woman of Madian, was Zambri the son of Salu, a prince of the kindred and tribe of Simeon.

25:15 Porro mulier Madianitis, quæ pariter interfecta est, vocabatur Cozbi filia Sur principis nobilissimi Madianitarum.

25:15 And the Madianite woman, that was slain with him, was called Cozbi the daughter of Sur, a most noble prince among the Madianites.

25:16 Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen, dicens :

25:16 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

25:17 Hostes vos sentiant Madianitæ, et percutite eos :

25:17 Let the Madianites find you their enemies, and slay you them:

25:18 quia et ipsi hostiliter egerunt contra vos, et decepere insidiis per idolum Phogor, et Cozbi filiam ducis Madian sororem suam, quæ percussa est in die plagæ pro sacrilegio Phogor.

25:18 Because they also have acted like enemies against you, and have guilefully deceived you by the idol Phogor, and Cozbi their sister, a daughter of a prince of Madian, who was slain in the day of the plague for the sacrilege of Phogor.

Chapter 26

26:1 Postquam noxiorum sanguis effusus est, dixit Dominus ad Moysen et Eleazarum filium Aaron sacerdotem :

26:1 After the blood of the guilty was shed, the Lord said to Moses and to Eleazar the son of Aaron, the priest:

26:2 Numerate omnem summam filiorum Israël a viginti annis et supra, per domos et cognationes suas, cunctos qui possunt ad bella procedere.

26:2 Number the whole sum of the children of Israel from twenty years old and upward, by their houses and kindreds, all that are able to go forth to war.

26:3 Locuti sunt itaque Moyses et Eleazar sacerdos, in campestribus Moab super Jordanem contra Jericho, ad eos qui erant

26:3 Moses therefore and Eleazar the priest, being in the plains of Moab upon the Jordan over against Jericho, spoke to them that were

26:4 a viginti annis et supra, sicut Dominus imperaverat, quorum iste est numerus.

26:4 From twenty years old and upward, as the Lord had commanded: and this is the number of them:

26:5 Ruben primogenitus Israël : hujus filius, Henoch, a quo familia Henochitarum : et Phallu, a quo familia Phalluitarum :

26:5 Ruben the firstborn of Israel. His sons were Henoch, of whom is the family of the Henochites: and Phallu, of whom is the family of the Phalluites:

26:6 et Hesron, a quo familia Hesronitarum : et Charmi, a quo familia Charmitarum.

26:6 And Hesron, of whom is the family of the Hesronites: and Charmi, of whom is the family of the Charmites.

26:7 Hæ sunt familiæ de stirpe Ruben : quarum numerus inventus est quadraginta tria millia, et septingenti triginta.

26:7 These are the families of the stock of Ruben: whose number was found to be forty-three thousand seven hundred and thirty.

26:8 Filius Phallu, Eliab :

26:8 The son of Phallu was Eliab.

26:9 hujus filii, Namuel et Dathan et Abiron : isti sunt Dathan et Abiron principes populi, qui surrexerunt contra Moysen et Aaron in seditione Core, quando adversus Dominum rebellaverunt :

26:9 His sons, were Namuel and Dathan and Abiron. These are Dathan and Abiron the princes of the people, that rose against Moses and Aaron in the sedition of Core, when they rebelled against the Lord:

26:10 et aperiens terra os suum devoravit Core, morientibus plurimis, quando combussit ignis ducentos quinquaginta viros. Et factum est grande miraculum,

26:10 And the earth opening her mouth swallowed up Core, many others dying, when the fire burned two hundred and fifty men. And there was a great miracle wrought,

26:11 ut, Core pereunte, filii illius non perirent.

26:11 That when Core perished, his sons did not perish.

26:12 Filii Simeon per cognationes suas : Namuel, ab hoc familia Namuelitarum : Jamin, ab hoc familia Jaminitarum : Jachin, ab hoc familia Jachinitarum :

26:12 The sons of Simeon by their kindreds: Namuel, of him is the family of the Namuelites: Jamin, of him is the family of the Jaminites: Jachim, of him is the family of the Jachimites:

26:13 Zare, ab hoc familia Zareitarum : Saul, ab hoc familia Saulitarum.

26:13 Zare, of him is the family of the Zarites: Saul, of him is the family of the Saulites.

26:14 Hæ sunt familiæ de stirpe Simeon, quarum omnis numerus fuit viginti duo millia ducenti.

26:14 These are the families of the stock of Simeon, of which the whole number was twenty-two thousand two hundred.

26:15 Filii Gad per cognationes suas : Sephon, ab hoc familia Sephonitarum : Aggi, ab hoc familia Aggitarum : Suni, ab hoc familia Sunitarum :

26:15 The sons of Gad by their kindreds: Sephon, of him is the family of the Sephonites: Aggi, of him is the family of the Aggites: Suni, of him is the family of the Sunites:

26:16 Ozni, ab hoc familia Oznitarum : Her, ab hoc familia Heritarum :

26:16 Ozni, of him is the family of the Oznites: Her, of him is the family of the Herites:

26:17 Arod, ab hoc familia Aroditarum : Ariel, ab hoc familia Arielitarum.

26:17 Arod, of him is the family of the Arodites: Ariel, of him is the family of the Arielites.

26:18 Istæ sunt familiæ Gad, quarum omnis numerus fuit quadraginta millia quingenti.

26:18 These are the families of Gad, of which the whole number was forty thousand five hundred.

26:19 Filii Juda, Her et Onan, qui ambo mortui sunt in terra Chanaan.

26:19 The sons of Juda, Her and Onan, who both died in the land of Chanaan.

26:20 Fueruntque filii Juda per cognationes suas : Sela, a quo familia Selaitarum : Phares, a quo familia Pharesitarum : Zare, a quo familia Zareitarum.

26:20 And the sons of Juda by their kindreds were: Sela, of whom is the family of the Selaites: Phares, of whom is the family of the Pharesites: Zare, of whom is the family of the Zarites.

26:21 Porro filii Phares : Hesron, a quo familia Hesronitarum : et Hamul, a quo familia Hamulitarum.

26:21 Moreover the sons of Phares were: Hesron, of whom is the family of the Hesronites: and Hamul, of whom is the family of the Hamulites.

26:22 Istæ sunt familiæ Juda, quarum omnis numerus fuit septuaginta sex millia quingenti.

26:22 These are the families of Juda, of which the whole number was seventy-six thousand five hundred.

26:23 Filii Issachar per cognationes suas : Thola, a quo familia Tholaitarum : Phua, a quo familia Phuaitarum :

26:23 The sons of Issachar, by their kindreds: Thola of whom is the family of the Tholaites: Phua, of whom is the family of the Phuaites:

26:24 Jasub, a quo familia Jasubitarum : Semran, a quo familia Semranitarum.

26:24 Jasub, of whom is the family of the Jasubites: Semran, of whom is the family of the Semranites.

26:25 Hæ sunt cognationes Issachar, quarum numerus fuit sexaginta quatuor millia trecenti.

26:25 These are the kindreds of Issachar, whose number was sixty-four thousand three hundred.

26:26 Filii Zabulon per cognationes suas : Sared, a quo familia Sareditarum : Elon, a quo familia Elonitarum : Jalel, a quo familia Jalelitarum.

26:26 The sons of Zabulon by their kindreds: Sared, of whom is the family of the Saredites: Elon, of whom is the family of the Elonites: Jalel, of whom is the family of the Jalelites.

26:27 Hæ sunt cognationes Zabulon, quarum numerus fuit sexaginta millia quingenti.

26:27 These are the kindreds of Zabulon, whose number was sixty thousand five hundred.

26:28 Filii Joseph per cognationes suas, Manasse et Ephraim.

26:28 The sons of Joseph by their kindred, Manasses and Ephraim.

26:29 De Manasse ortus est Machir, a quo familia Machiritarum. Machir genuit Galaad, a quo familia Galaaditarum.

26:29 Of Manasses was born Machir, of whom is the family of the Machirites. Machir begot Galaad, of whom is the family of the Galaadites.

26:30 Galaad habuit filios : Jezer, a quo familia Jezeritarum : et Helec, a quo familia Helecitarum :

26:30 Galaad had sons: Jezer, of whom is the family of the Jezerites: and Helec, of whom is the family of the Helecites:

26:31 et Asriel, a quo familia Asrielitarum : et Sechem, a quo familia Sechemitarum :

26:31 And Asriel, of whom is the family of the Asrielites: and Sechem, of whom is the family of the Sechemites:

26:32 et Semida, a quo familia Semidaitarum : et Hepher, a quo familia Hepheritarum.

26:32 And Semida, of whom is the family of the Semidaites: and Hepher, of whom is the family of the Hepherites.

26:33 Fuit autem Hepher pater Salphaad, qui filios non habebat, sed tantum filias : quarum ista sunt nomina : Maala, et Noa, et Hegla, et Melcha, et Thersa.

26:33 And Hepher was the father of Salphaad, who had no sons, but only daughters, whose names are these: Maala, and Noa, and Hegla, and Melcha, and Thersa.

26:34 Hæ sunt familiæ Manasse, et numerus earum quinquaginta duo millia septingenti.

26:34 These are the families of Manasses, and the number of them fifty-two thousand seven hundred.

26:35 Filii autem Ephraim per cognationes suas fuerunt hi : Suthala, a quo familia Suthalaitarum : Becher, a quo familia Becheritarum : Thehen, a quo familia Thehenitarum.

26:35 And the sons of Ephraim by their kindreds were these: Suthala, of whom is the family of the Suthalaites: Becher, of whom is the family of the Becherites: Thehen, of whom is the family of the Thehenites.

26:36 Porro filius Suthala fuit Heran, a quo familia Heranitarum.

26:36 Now the son of Suthala was Heran, of whom is the family of the Heranites.

26:37 Hæ sunt cognationes filiorum Ephraim : quarum numerus fuit triginta duo millia quingenti.

26:37 These are the kindreds of the sons of Ephraim: whose number was thirty-two thousand five hundred.

26:38 Isti sunt filii Joseph per familias suas. Filii Benjamin in cognationibus suis : Bela, a quo familia Belaitarum : Asbel, a quo familia Asbelitarum : Ahiram, a quo familia Ahiramitarum :

26:38 These are the sons of Joseph by their families. The sons of Benjamin in their kindreds: Bela, of whom is the family of the Belaites: Asbel, of whom is the family of the Asbelites: Ahiram, of whom is the family of the Ahiramites:

26:39 Supham, a quo familia Suphamitarum : Hupham, a quo familia Huphamitarum.

26:39 Supham, of whom is the family of the Suphamites: Hupham, of whom is the family of the Huphamites.

26:40 Filii Bela : Hered, et Noëman. De Hered, familia Hereditarum : de Noëman, familia Noëmanitarum.

26:40 The sons of Bela: Hered, and Noeman. Of Hered, is the family of the Heredites: of Noeman, the family of the Noemanites.

26:41 Hi sunt filii Benjamin per cognationes suas : quorum numerus fuit quadraginta quinque millia sexcenti.

26:41 These are the sons of Benjamin by their kindreds, whose number was forty-five thousand six hundred.

26:42 Filii Dan per cognationes suas : Suham, a quo familia Suhamitarum. Hæ sunt cognationes Dan per familias suas.

26:42 The sons of Dan by their kindreds: Suham, of whom is the family of the Suhamites: These are the kindreds of Dan by their families.

26:43 Omnes fuere Suhamitæ, quorum numerus erat sexaginta quatuor millia quadringenti.

26:43 All were Suhamites, whose number was sixty-four thousand four hundred.

26:44 Filii Aser per cognationes suas : Jemna, a quo familia Jemnaitarum : Jessui, a quo familia Jessuitarum : Brie, a quo familia Brieitarum.

26:44 The sons of Aser by their kindreds: Jemna, of whom is the family of the Jemnaites: Jessui, of whom is the family of the Jessuites: Brie, of whom is the family of the Brieites.

26:45 Filii Brie : Heber, a quo familia Heberitarum : et Melchiel, a quo familia Melchielitarum.

26:45 The sons of Brie: Heber, of whom is the family of the Heberites: and Melchiel, of whom is the family of the Melchielites.

26:46 Nomen autem filiæ Aser fuit Sara.

26:46 And the name of the daughter of Aser, was Sara.

26:47 Hæ cognationes filiorum Aser, et numerus eorum quinquaginta tria millia quadringenti.

26:47 These are the kindreds of the sons of Aser, and their number fifty-three thousand four hundred.

26:48 Filii Nephthali per cognationes suas : Jesiel, a quo familia Jesielitarum : Guni, a quo familia Gunitarum :

26:48 The sons of Nephtali by their kindreds: Jesiel, of whom is the family of the Jesielites: Guni, of whom is the family of the Gunites:

26:49 Jeser, a quo familia Jeseritarum : Sellem, a quo familia Sellemitarum.

26:49 Jeser, of whom is the family of the Jeserites: Sellem, of whom is the family of the Sellemites.

26:50 Hæ sunt cognationes filiorum Nephthali per familias suas : quorum numerus quadraginta quinque millia quadringenti.

26:50 These are the kindreds of the sons of Nephtali by their families: whose number was forty-five thousand four hundred.

26:51 Ista est summa filiorum Israël, qui recensiti sunt, sexcenta millia, et mille septingenti triginta.

26:51 This is the sum of the children of Israel, that were reckoned up, six hundred and one thousand seven hundred and thirty.

26:52 Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen, dicens :

26:52 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

26:53 Istis dividetur terra juxta numerum vocabulorum in possessiones suas.

26:53 To these shall the land be divided for their possessions according to the number of names.

26:54 Pluribus majorem partem dabis, et paucioribus minorem : singulis, sicut nunc recensiti sunt, tradetur possessio :

26:54 To the greater number thou shalt give a greater portion, and to the fewer a less: to every one, as they have now been reckoned up, shall a possession be delivered:

26:55 ita dumtaxat ut sors terram tribubus dividat et familiis.

26:55 Yet so that by lot the land be divided to the tribe and families.

26:56 Quidquid sorte contigerit, hoc vel plures accipiant, vel pauciores.

26:56 Whatsoever shall fall by lot, that shall be taken by the more, or the fewer.

26:57 Hic quoque est numerus filiorum Levi per familias suas : Gerson, a quo familia Gersonitarum : Caath, a quo familia Caathitarum : Merari, a quo familia Meraritarum.

26:57 This also is the number of the sons of Levi by their families: Gerson, of whom is the family of the Gersonites: Caath, of whom is the family of the Caathites: Merari, of whom is the family of the Merarites.

26:58 Hæ sunt familiæ Levi : familia Lobni, familia Hebroni, familia Moholi, familia Musi, familia Core. At vero Caath genuit Amram :

26:58 These are the families of Levi: The family of Lobni, the family of Hebroni, the family of Core. Now Caath begot Amram:

26:59 qui habuit uxorem Jochabed filiam Levi, quæ nata est ei in Ægypto. Hæc genuit Amram viro suo filios, Aaron, et Moysen, et Mariam sororem eorum.

26:59 Who had to wife Jochabed the daughter of Levi, who was born to him in Egypt. She bore to her husband Amram sons, Aaron and Moses, and Mary their sister.

26:60 De Aaron orti sunt Nadab et Abiu, et Eleazar et Ithamar :

26:60 Of Aaron were born Nadab and Abiu, and Eleazar and Ithamar:

26:61 quorum Nadab et Abiu mortui sunt, cum obtulissent ignem alienum coram Domino.

26:61 Of whom Nadab and Abiu died, when they had offered the strange fire before the Lord.

26:62 Fueruntque omnes qui numerati sunt, viginti tria millia generis masculini ab uno mense et supra : quia non sunt recensiti inter filios Israël, nec eis cum ceteris data possessio est.

26:62 And all that were numbered, were twenty-three thousand males from one month old and upward: for they were not reckoned up among the children of Israel, neither was a possession given to them with the rest.

26:63 Hic est numerus filiorum Israël, qui descripti sunt a Moyse et Eleazaro sacerdote, in campestribus Moab supra Jordanem contra Jericho :

26:63 This is the number of the children of Israel, that were enrolled by Moses and Eleazar the priest, in the plains of Moab upon the Jordan, over against Jericho.

26:64 inter quos, nullus fuit eorum qui ante numerati sunt a Moyse et Aaron in deserto Sinai :

26:64 Among whom there was not one of them that were numbered before by Moses and Aaron in the desert of Sinai.

26:65 prædixerat enim Dominus quod omnes morerentur in solitudine. Nullusque remansit ex eis, nisi Caleb filius Jephone, et Josue filius Nun.

26:65 For the Lord had foretold that they should die in the wilderness. And none remained of them, but Caleb the son of Jephone, and Josue the son of Nun.

Chapter 27

27:1 Accesserunt autem filiæ Salphaad, filii Hepher, filii Galaad, filii Machir, filii Manasse, qui fuit filius Joseph : quarum sunt nomina, Maala, et Noa, et Hegla, et Melcha, et Thersa.

27:1 Then came the daughters of Salphaad, the son of Hepher, the son of Galaad, the son of Machir, the son of Manasses, who was the son of Joseph: and their names are Maala, and Noa, and Hegla, and Melcha, and Thersa.

27:2 Steteruntque coram Moyse et Eleazaro sacerdote et cunctis principibus populi ad ostium tabernaculi fœderis, atque dixerunt :

27:2 And they stood before Moses and Eleazar the priest, and all the princes of the people at the door of the tabernacle of the covenant, and said:

27:3 Pater noster mortuus est in deserto, nec fuit in seditione, quæ concitata est contra Dominum sub Core, sed in peccato suo mortuus est : hic non habuit mares filios. Cur tollitur nomen illius de familia sua, quia non habuit filium ? date nobis possessionem inter cognatos patris nostri.

27:3 Our father died in the desert, and was not in the sedition, that was raised against the Lord under Core, but he died in his own sin: and he had no male children. Why is his name taken away out of his family, because he had no son? Give us a possession among the kinsmen of our father.

27:4 Retulitque Moyses causam earum ad judicium Domini.

27:4 And Moses referred their cause to the judgment of the Lord.

27:5 Qui dixit ad eum :

27:5 And the Lord said to him:

27:6 Justam rem postulant filiæ Salphaad : da eis possessionem inter cognatos patris sui, et ei in hæreditatem succedant.

27:6 The daughters of Salphaad demand a just thing: Give them a possession among their father's kindred, and let them succeed him in his inheritance.

27:7 Ad filios autem Israël loqueris hæc :

27:7 And to the children of Israel thou shalt speak these things:

27:8 Homo cum mortuus fuerit absque filio, ad filiam ejus transibit hæreditas.

27:8 When a man dieth without a son, his inheritance shall pass to his daughter.

27:9 Si filiam non habuerit, habebit successores fratres suos.

27:9 If he have no daughter, his brethren shall succeed him.

27:10 Quod si et fratres non fuerint, dabitis hæreditatem fratribus patris ejus.

27:10 And if he have no brethren, you shall give the inheritance to his father's brethren.

27:11 Sin autem nec patruos habuerit, dabitur hæreditas his qui ei proximi sunt. Eritque hoc filiis Israël sanctum lege perpetua, sicut præcepit Dominus Moysi.

27:11 But if he have no uncles by the father, the inheritance shall be given to them that are the next akin. And this shall be to the children of Israel sacred by a perpetual law, as the Lord hath commanded Moses.

27:12 Dixit quoque Dominus ad Moysen : Ascende in montem istum Abarim, et contemplare inde terram, quam daturus sum filiis Israël.

27:12 The Lord also said to Moses: Go up into this mountain Abarim, and view from thence the land which I will give to the children of Israel.

27:13 Cumque videris eam, ibis et tu ad populum tuum, sicut ivit frater tuus Aaron :

27:13 And when thou shalt have seen it, thou also shalt go to thy people, as thy brother Aaron is gone:

27:14 quia offendistis me in deserto Sin in contradictione multitudinis, nec sanctificare me voluistis coram ea super aquas. Hæ sunt aquæ contradictionis in Cades deserti Sin.

27:14 Because you offended me in the desert of Sin in the contradiction of the multitude, neither would you sanctify me before them at the waters. These are the waters of contradiction in Cades of the desert of Sin.

27:15 Cui respondit Moyses :

27:15 And Moses answered him:

27:16 Provideat Dominus Deus spirituum omnis carnis hominem, qui sit super multitudinem hanc :

27:16 May the Lord the God of the spirits of all flesh provide a man, that may be over this multitude:

27:17 et possit exire et intrare ante eos, et educere eos vel introducere : ne sit populus Domini sicut oves absque pastore.

27:17 And may go out and in before them, and may lead them out, or bring them in: lest the people of the Lord be as sheep without a shepherd.

27:18 Dixitque Dominus ad eum : Tolle Josue filium Nun, virum in quo est spiritus, et pone manum tuam super eum.

27:18 And the Lord said to him: take Josue the son of Nun, a man in whom is the Spirit, and put thy hand upon him.

27:19 Qui stabit coram Eleazaro sacerdote et omni multitudine :

27:19 And he shall stand before Eleazar the priest and all the multitude:

27:20 et dabis ei præcepta cunctis videntibus, et partem gloriæ tuæ, ut audiat eum omnis synagoga filiorum Israël.

27:20 And thou shalt give him precepts in the sight of all, and part of thy glory, that all the congregation of the children of Israel may hear him.

27:21 Pro hoc, si quid agendum erit, Eleazar sacerdos consulet Dominum. Ad verbum ejus egredietur et ingredietur ipse, et omnes filii Israël cum eo, et cetera multitudo.

27:21 If any thing be to be done, Eleazar the priest shall consult the Lord for him. He and all the children of Israel with him, and the rest of the multitude shall go out and go in at his word.

27:22 Fecit Moyses ut præceperat Dominus : cumque tulisset Josue, statuit eum coram Eleazaro sacerdote et omni frequentia populi.

27:22 Moses did as the Lord had commanded. And, when he had taken Josue, he set him before Eleazar the priest, and all the assembly of the people,

27:23 Et impositis capiti ejus manibus, cuncta replicavit quæ mandaverat Dominus.

27:23 And laying his hands on his head, he repeated all things that the Lord had commanded.

Chapter 28

28:1 Dixit quoque Dominus ad Moysen :

28:1 The Lord also said to Moses:

28:2 Præcipe filiis Israël, et dices ad eos : Oblationem meam et panes, et incensum odoris suavissimi offerte per tempora sua.

28:2 Command the children of Israel, and thou shalt say to them: Offer ye my oblation and my bread, and burnt sacrifice of most sweet odour, in their due seasons.

28:3 Hæc sunt sacrificia quæ offerre debetis : agnos anniculos immaculatos duos quotidie in holocaustum sempiternum :

28:3 These are the sacrifices which you shall offer: Two lambs of a year old without blemish every day for the perpetual holocaust:

28:4 unum offeretis mane, et alterum ad vesperum :

28:4 One you shall offer in the mornings, and the other in the evening:

28:5 decimam partem ephi similæ, quæ conspersa sit oleo purissimo, et habeat quartam partem hin.

28:5 And the tenth part of an ephi of flour, which shall be tempered with the, purest oil, of the measure of the fourth part of a hin.

28:6 Holocaustum juge est quod obtulistis in monte Sinai in odorem suavissimum incensi Domini.

28:6 It is the continual holocaust which you offered in mount Sinai for a most sweet odour of a sacrifice by fire to the Lord.

28:7 Et libabitis vini quartam partem hin per agnos singulos in sanctuario Domini.

28:7 And for a libation you shall offer of wine the fourth part of a hin for every lamb in the sanctuary of the Lord.

28:8 Alterumque agnum similiter offeretis ad vesperam juxta omnem ritum sacrificii matutini, et libamentorum ejus, oblationem suavissimi odoris Domino.

28:8 And you shall offer the other lamb in like manner in the evening according to all the rites of the morning sacrifice, and of the libations thereof, an oblation of most sweet odour to the Lord.

28:9 Die autem sabbati offeretis duos agnos anniculos immaculatos, et duas decimas similæ oleo conspersæ in sacrificio, et liba :

28:9 And on the sabbath day you shall offer two lambs of a year old without blemish, and two tenths of flour tempered with oil in sacrifice, and the libations,

28:10 quæ rite funduntur per singula sabbata in holocaustum sempiternum.

28:10 Which regularly are poured out every sabbath for the perpetual holocaust.

28:11 In calendis autem offeretis holocaustum Domino, vitulos de armento duos, arietem unum, agnos anniculos septem immaculatos,

28:11 And on the first day of the month you shall offer a holocaust to the Lord, two calves of the herd, one ram, and seven lambs of a year old, without blemish,

28:12 et tres decimas similæ oleo conspersæ in sacrificio per singulos vitulos : et duas decimas similæ oleo conspersæ per singulos arietes :

28:12 And three tenths of flour tempered with oil in sacrifice for every calf: and two tenths of flour tempered with oil for every ram:

28:13 et decimam decimæ similæ ex oleo in sacrificio per agnos singulos : holocaustum suavissimi odoris atque incensi est Domino.

28:13 And the tenth of a tenth of flour tempered with oil in sacrifice for every lamb. It is a holocaust of most sweet odour and an offering by fire to the Lord.

28:14 Libamenta autem vini, quæ per singulas fundenda sunt victimas, ista erunt : media pars hin per singulos vitulos, tertia per arietem, quarta per agnum. Hoc erit holocaustum per omnes menses, qui sibi anno vertente succedunt.

28:14 And these shall be the libations of wine that are to be poured out for every victim: Half a hin for every calf, a third for a ram, and a fourth for a lamb. This shall be the holocaust for every month, as they succeed one another in the course of the year.

28:15 Hircus quoque offeretur Domino pro peccatis in holocaustum sempiternum cum libamentis suis.

28:15 A buck goat also shall be offered to the Lord for a sin offering over and above the perpetual holocaust with its libations.

28:16 Mense autem primo, quartadecima die mensis, Phase Domini erit,

28:16 And in the first month, on the four tenth day of the month, shall be the phase of the Lord,

28:17 et quintadecima die solemnitas : septem diebus vescentur azymis.

28:17 And on the fifteenth day the solemn feast: seven days shall they eat unleavened bread.

28:18 Quarum dies prima venerabilis et sancta erit : omne opus servile non facietis in ea.

28:18 And the first day of them shall be venerable and holy: you shall not do any servile work therein.

28:19 Offeretisque incensum holocaustum Domino, vitulos de armento duos, arietem unum, agnos anniculos immaculatos septem :

28:19 And you shall offer a burnt sacrifice a holocaust to the Lord, two calves of the herd, one ram, seven lambs of a year old, without blemish:

28:20 et sacrificia singulorum ex simila quæ conspersa sit oleo, tres decimas per singulos vitulos, et duas decimas per arietem,

28:20 And for the sacrifice of every one three tenths of flour which shall be tempered with oil to every calf, and two tenths to every ram,

28:21 et decimam decimæ per agnos singulos, id est, per septem agnos.

28:21 And the tenth of a tenth, to every lamb, that is to say, to all the seven lambs:

28:22 Et hircum pro peccato unum, ut expietur pro vobis,

28:22 And one buck goat for sin, to make atonement for you,

28:23 præter holocaustum matutinum, quod semper offeretis.

28:23 Besides the morning holocaust which you shall always offer.

28:24 Ita facietis per singulos dies septem dierum in fomitem ignis, et in odorem suavissimum Domino, qui surget de holocausto, et de libationibus singulorum.

28:24 So shall you do every day of the seven days for the food of the fire, and for a most sweet odour to the Lord, which shall rise from the holocaust, and from the libations of each.

28:25 Dies quoque septimus celeberrimus et sanctus erit vobis : omne opus servile non facietis in eo.

28:25 The seventh day also shall be most solemn and holy unto you, you shall do no servile work therein.

28:26 Dies etiam primitivorum, quando offeretis novas fruges Domino, expletis hebdomadibus, venerabilis et sancta erit : omne opus servile non facietis in ea.

28:26 The day also of firstfruits, when after the weeks are accomplished, you shall offer new fruits to the Lord, shall be venerable and holy: you shall do no servile work therein.

28:27 Offeretisque holocaustum in odorem suavissimum Domino, vitulos de armento duos, arietem unum, et agnos anniculos immaculatos septem :

28:27 And you shall offer a holocaust for a most sweet odour to the Lord, two calves of the herd, one ram, and seven lambs of a year old, without blemish:

28:28 atque in sacrificiis eorum, similæ oleo conspersæ tres decimas per singulos vitulos, per arietes duas,

28:28 And in the sacrifices of them three tenths of flour tempered with oil to every calf, two to every ram,

28:29 per agnos decimam decimæ, qui simul sunt agni septem. Hircum quoque,

28:29 The tenth of a tenth to every lamb, which in all are seven lambs: a buck goat also,

28:30 qui mactatur pro expiatione : præter holocaustum sempiternum et liba ejus.

28:30 Which is slain for expiation: besides the perpetual holocaust and the libations thereof.

28:31 Immaculata offeretis omnia cum libationibus suis.

28:31 You shall offer them all without blemish with their libations.

Chapter 29

29:1 Mensis etiam septimi prima dies venerabilis et sancta erit vobis. Omne opus servile non facietis in ea, quia dies clangoris est et tubarum.

29:1 The first day also of the seventh month shall be venerable and holy unto you; you shall do no servile work therein, because it is the day of the sounding and of trumpets.

29:2 Offeretisque holocaustum in odorem suavissimum Domino, vitulum de armento unum, arietem unum, et agnos anniculos immaculatos septem :

29:2 And you shall offer a holocaust for a most sweet odour to the Lord, one calf of the herd, one ram and seven lambs of a year old, without blemish.

29:3 et in sacrificiis eorum, similæ oleo conspersæ tres decimas per singulos vitulos, duas decimas per arietem,

29:3 And for their sacrifices, three tenths of flour tempered with oil to every calf, two tenths to a ram,

29:4 unam decimam per agnum, qui simul sunt agni septem :

29:4 One tenth to a lamb, which in all are seven lambs:

29:5 et hircum pro peccato, qui offertur in expiationem populi,

29:5 And a buck goat for sin, which is offered for the expiation of the people,

29:6 præter holocaustum calendarum cum sacrificiis suis, et holocaustum sempiternum cum libationibus solitis : eisdem cæremoniis offeretis in odorem suavissimum incensum Domino.

29:6 Besides the holocaust of the first day of the month with the sacrifices thereof, and the perpetual holocaust with the accustomed libations. With the same ceremonies you shall offer a burnt sacrifice for a most sweet odour to the Lord.

29:7 Decima quoque dies mensis hujus septimi erit vobis sancta atque venerabilis, et affligetis animas vestras : omne opus servile non facietis in ea.

29:7 The tenth day also of this seventh month shall be holy and venerable unto you, and you shall afflict your souls; you shall do no servile work therein.

29:8 Offeretisque holocaustum Domino in odorem suavissimum, vitulum de armento unum, arietem unum, agnos anniculos immaculatos septem :

29:8 And you shall offer a holocaust to the Lord for a most sweet odour, one calf of the herd, one ram, and seven lambs of a year old, without blemish:

29:9 et in sacrificiis eorum similæ oleo conspersæ tres decimas per singulos vitulos, duas decimas per arietem,

29:9 And for their sacrifices, three tenths of flour tempered with oil to every calf, two tenths to a ram,

29:10 decimam decimæ per agnos singulos, qui sunt simul agni septem :

29:10 The tenth of a tenth to every lamb, which are in all seven lambs:

29:11 et hircum pro peccato, absque his quæ offerri pro delicto solent in expiationem, et holocaustum sempiternum, cum sacrificio et libaminibus eorum.

29:11 And a buck goat for sin, besides the things that are wont to be offered for sin, for expiation, and for the perpetual holocaust with their sacrifice and libations.

29:12 Quintadecima vero die mensis septimi, quæ vobis sancta erit atque venerabilis, omne opus servile non facietis in ea, sed celebrabitis solemnitatem Domino septem diebus.

29:12 And on the fifteenth day of the seventh month, which shall be unto you holy and venerable, you shall do no servile work, but shall celebrate a solemnity to the Lord seven days.

29:13 Offeretisque holocaustum in odorem suavissimum Domino, vitulos de armento tredecim, arietes duos, agnos anniculos immaculatos quatuordecim :

29:13 And you shall offer a holocaust for a most sweet odour to the Lord, thirteen calves of the herd, two rams, and fourteen lambs of a year old, without blemish:

29:14 et in libamentis eorum, similæ oleo conspersæ tres decimas per vitulos singulos, qui sunt simul vituli tredecim, et duas decimas arieti uno, id est, simul arietibus duobus,

29:14 And for their libations three tenths of flour tempered with oil to every calf, being in all thirteen calves: and two tenths to each ram, being two rams,

29:15 et decimam decimæ agnis singulis, qui sunt simul agni quatuordecim :

29:15 And the tenth of a tenth to every lamb, being in all fourteen lambs:

29:16 et hircum pro peccato, absque holocausto sempiterno, et sacrificio, et libamine ejus.

29:16 And a buck goat for sin, besides the perpetual holocaust, and the sacrifice and the libation thereof.

29:17 In die altero offeretis vitulos de armento duodecim, arietes duos, agnos anniculos immaculatos quatuordecim :

29:17 On the second day you shall offer twelve calves of the herd, two rams and fourteen lambs of a year old, without blemish:

29:18 sacrificiaque et libamina singulorum, per vitulos, et arietes, et agnos rite celebrabitis :

29:18 And the sacrifices and the libations for every one, for the calves and for the rams and for the lambs you shall duly celebrate:

29:19 et hircum pro peccato, absque holocausto sempiterno, sacrificioque et libamine ejus.

29:19 And a buck goat for a sin offering besides the perpetual holocaust, and the sacrifice and the libation thereof.

29:20 Die tertio offeretis vitulos undecim, arietes duos, agnos anniculos immaculatos quatuordecim :

29:20 The third day you shall offer eleven calves, two rams, and fourteen lambs of a year old, without blemish:

29:21 sacrificiaque et libamina singulorum, per vitulos, et arietes, et agnos rite celebrabitis :

29:21 And the sacrifices and the libations of every one for the calves and for the rams and for the lambs you shall offer according to the rite:

29:22 et hircum pro peccato, absque holocausto sempiterno, sacrificioque et libamine ejus.

29:22 And a buck goat for sin, besides the perpetual holocaust, and the sacrifice, and the libation thereof.

29:23 Die quarto offeretis vitulos decem, arietes duos, agnos anniculos immaculatos quatuordecim :

29:23 The fourth day you shall offer ten calves, two rams, and fourteen lambs of a year old, without blemish:

29:24 sacrificiaque et libamina singulorum, per vitulos, et arietes, et agnos rite celebrabitis :

29:24 And the sacrifices and the libations of every one for the calves and for the rams and for the lambs you shall celebrate in right manner:

29:25 et hircum pro peccato, absque holocausto sempiterno, sacrificioque ejus et libamine.

29:25 And a buck goat for sin, besides the perpetual holocaust, and the sacrifice and the libation thereof.

29:26 Die quinto offeretis vitulos novem, arietes duos, agnos anniculos immaculatos quatuordecim :

29:26 The fifth day you shall offer nine calves, two rams, and fourteen lambs of a year old, without blemish:

29:27 sacrificiaque et libamina singulorum, per vitulos, et arietes, et agnos rite celebrabitis :

29:27 And the sacrifices and the libations of every one for the calves and for the rams and for the lambs you shall celebrate according to the rite:

29:28 et hircum pro peccato, absque holocausto sempiterno, sacrificioque ejus et libamine.

29:28 And a buck goat for sin, besides the perpetual holocaust, and the sacrifice and the libation thereof.

29:29 Die sexto offeretis vitulos octo, arietes duos, agnos anniculos immaculatos quatuordecim :

29:29 The sixth day you shall offer eight calves, two rams, and fourteen lambs of a year old, without blemish:

29:30 sacrificiaque et libamina singulorum, per vitulos, et arietes, et agnos rite celebrabitis :

29:30 And the sacrifices and the libations of every one for the calves and for the rams and for the lambs you shall celebrate according to the rite:

29:31 et hircum pro peccato, absque holocausto sempiterno, sacrificioque ejus et libamine.

29:31 And a buck goat for sin, besides the perpetual holocaust, and the sacrifice and the libation thereof.

29:32 Die septimo offeretis vitulos septem, et arietes duos, agnos anniculos immaculatos quatuordecim :

29:32 The seventh day you shall offer seven calves and two rams, and fourteen lambs of a year old, without blemish:

29:33 sacrificiaque et libamina singulorum, per vitulos, et arietes, et agnos rite celebrabitis :

29:33 And the sacrifices and the libations of every one for the calves and for the rams and for the lambs you shall celebrate according to the rite:

29:34 et hircum pro peccato, absque holocausto sempiterno, sacrificioque ejus et libamine.

29:34 And a buck goat for sin, besides the perpetual holocaust, and the sacrifice and the libation thereof.

29:35 Die octavo, qui est celeberrimus, omne opus servile non facietis,

29:35 On the eighth day, which is most solemn, you shall do no servile work:

29:36 offerentes holocaustum in odorem suavissimum Domino, vitulum unum, arietem unum, agnos anniculos immaculatos septem :

29:36 But you shall offer a holocaust for a most sweet odour to the Lord, one calf, one ram, and seven lambs of a year old, without blemish:

29:37 sacrificiaque et libamina singulorum, per vitulos, et arietes, et agnos rite celebrabitis :

29:37 And the sacrifices and the libations of every one for the calves and for the rams and for the lambs you shall celebrate according to the rite:

29:38 et hircum pro peccato, absque holocausto sempiterno, sacrificioque ejus et libamine.

29:38 And a buck goat for sin, besides the perpetual holocaust, and the sacrifice and the libation thereof.

29:39 Hæc offeretis Domino in solemnitatibus vestris : præter vota et oblationes spontaneas in holocausto, in sacrificio, in libamine, et in hostiis pacificis.

29:39 These things shall you offer to the Lord in your solemnities: besides your vows and voluntary oblations for holocaust, for sacrifice, for libation, and for victims of peace offerings.

Chapter 30

30:1 Narravitque Moyses filiis Israël omnia quæ ei Dominus imperarat.

30:1 And Moses told the children of Israel all that the Lord had commanded him:

30:2 Et locutus est ad principes tribuum filiorum Israël : Iste est sermo quem præcepit Dominus :

30:2 And he said to the princes of the tribes of the children of Israel: This is the word that the Lord hath commanded:

30:3 Si quis virorum votum Domino voverit, aut se constrinxerit juramento : non faciet irritum verbum suum, sed omne quod promisit, implebit.

30:3 If any man make a vow to the Lord, or bind himself by an oath: he shall not make his word void but shall fulfil all that he promised.

30:4 Mulier si quippiam voverit, et se constrinxerit juramento, quæ est in domo patris sui, et in ætate adhuc puellari : si cognoverit pater votum quod pollicita est, et juramentum quo obligavit animam suam, et tacuerit, voti rea erit :

30:4 If a woman vow any thing, and bind herself by an oath, being in her father's house, and but yet a girl in age: if her father knew the vow that she hath promised, and the oath wherewith she hath bound her soul, and held his peace, she shall be bound by the vow:

30:5 quidquid pollicita est, et juravit, opere complebit.

30:5 Whatsoever she promised and swore, she shall fulfil in deed.

30:6 Sin autem statim ut audierit, contradixerit pater : et vota et juramenta ejus irrita erunt, nec obnoxia tenebitur sponsioni, eo quod contradixerit pater.

30:6 But if her father, immediately as soon as he heard it, gainsaid it, both her vows and her oaths shall be void, neither shall she be bound to what she promised, because her father hath gainsaid it.

30:7 Si maritum habuerit, et voverit aliquid, et semel de ore ejus verbum egrediens animam ejus obligaverit juramento :

30:7 If she have a husband, and shall vow any thing, and the word once going out of her mouth shall bind her soul by an oath,

30:8 quo die audierit vir, et non contradixerit, voti rea erit, reddetque quodcumque promiserat.

30:8 The day that her husband shall hear it, and not gainsay it, she shall be bound to the vow, and shall give whatsoever she promised.

30:9 Sin autem audiens statim contradixerit, et irritas fecerit pollicitationes ejus, verbaque quibus obstrinxerat animam suam, propitius erit ei Dominus.

30:9 But if as soon as he heareth he gainsay it, and make her promises and the words wherewith she had bound her soul of no effect: the Lord will forgive her.

30:10 Vidua et repudiata quidquid voverint, reddent.

30:10 The widow, and she that is divorced, shall fulfil whatsoever they vow.

30:11 Uxor in domo viri cum se voto constrinxerit et juramento,

30:11 If the wife in the house of her husband, hath bound herself by vow and by oath,

30:12 si audierit vir, et tacuerit, nec contradixerit sponsioni, reddet quodcumque promiserat.

30:12 If her husband hear, and hold his peace, and doth not disallow the promise, she shall accomplish whatsoever she had promised.

30:13 Sin autem extemplo contradixerit, non tenebitur promissionis rea : quia maritus contradixit, et Dominus ei propitius erit.

30:13 But if forthwith he gainsay it, she shall not be bound by the promise: because her husband gainsaid it, and the Lord will be merciful to her.

30:14 Si voverit, et juramento se constrinxerit, ut per jejunium, vel ceterarum rerum abstinentiam affligat animam suam, in arbitrio viri erit ut faciat, sive non faciat.

30:14 If she vow and bind herself by oath, to afflict her soul by fasting, or abstinence from other things, it shall depend on the will of her husband, whether she shall do it, or not do it.

30:15 Quod si audiens vir tacuerit, et in alteram diem distulerit sententiam, quidquid voverat atque promiserat, reddet : quia statim ut audivit, tacuit.

30:15 But if the husband hearing it hold his peace, and defer the declaring his mind till another day: whatsoever she had vowed and promised, she shall fulfil: because immediately as he heard it, he held his peace.

30:16 Sin autem contradixerit postquam rescivit, portabit ipse iniquitatem ejus.

30:16 But if he gainsay it after that he knew it, he shall bear her iniquity.

30:17 Istæ sunt leges, quas constituit Dominus Moysi inter virum et uxorem, inter patrem et filiam, quæ in puellari adhuc ætate est, vel quæ manet in parentis domo.

30:17 These are the laws which the Lord appointed to Moses between the husband and the wife, between the father and the daughter that is as yet but a girl in age, or that abideth in her father's house.

Chapter 31

31:1 Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen, dicens :

31:1 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

31:2 Ulciscere prius filios Israël de Madianitis, et sic colligeris ad populum tuum.

31:2 Revenge first the children of Israel on the Madianites, and so thou shalt be gathered to thy people.

31:3 Statimque Moyses : Armate, inquit, ex vobis viros ad pugnam, qui possint ultionem Domini expetere de Madianitis.

31:3 And Moses forthwith said: Arm of you men to fight, who may take the revenge of the Lord on the Madianites.

31:4 Mille viri de singulis tribubus eligantur ex Israël qui mittantur ad bellum.

31:4 Let a thousand men be chosen out of every tribe of Israel to be sent to the war.

31:5 Dederuntque millenos de singulis tribubus, id est, duodecim millia expeditorum ad pugnam :

31:5 And they gave a thousand of every tribe, that is to say, twelve thousand men well appointed for battle.

31:6 quos misit Moyses cum Phinees filio Eleazari sacerdotis, vasa quoque sancta, et tubas ad clangendum tradidit ei.

31:6 And Moses sent them with Phinees the son of Eleazar the priest, and he delivered to him the holy vessels, and the trumpets to sound.

31:7 Cumque pugnassent contra Madianitas atque vicissent, omnes mares occiderunt,

31:7 And when they had fought against the Madianites and had overcome them, they slew all the men.

31:8 et reges eorum, Evi, et Recem, et Sur, et Hur, et Rebe, quinque principes gentis : Balaam quoque filium Beor interfecerunt gladio.

31:8 And their kings Evi, and Recem, and Sur, and Hur, and Rebe, five princes of the nation: Balaam also the son of Beor they killed with the sword.

31:9 Ceperuntque mulieres eorum, et parvulos, omniaque pecora, et cunctam supellectilem : quidquid habere potuerant depopulati sunt :

31:9 And they took their women, and their children captives, and all their cattle, and all their goods: and all their possessions they plundered:

31:10 tam urbes quam viculos et castella flamma consumpsit.

31:10 And all their cities, and their villages, and castles, they burned.

31:11 Et tulerunt prædam, et universa quæ ceperant tam ex hominibus quam ex jumentis,

31:11 And they carried away the booty, and all that they had taken both of men and of beasts.

31:12 et adduxerunt ad Moysen, et Eleazarum sacerdotem, et ad omnem multitudinem filiorum Israël : reliqua autem utensilia portaverunt ad castra in campestribus Moab juxta Jordanem contra Jericho.

31:12 And they brought them to Moses, and Eleazar the priest, and to all the multitude of the children of Israel. But the rest of the things for use they carried to the camp on the plains of Moab, beside the Jordan over against Jericho.

31:13 Egressi sunt autem Moyses et Eleazar sacerdos, et omnes principes synagogæ, in occursum eorum extra castra.

31:13 And Moses and Eleazar the priest and all the princes of the synagogue went forth to meet them without the camp.

31:14 Iratusque Moyses principibus exercitus, tribunis, et centurionibus qui venerant de bello,

31:14 And Moses being angry with the chief officers of the army, the tribunes, and the centurions that were come from the battle,

31:15 ait : Cur feminas reservastis ?

31:15 Said: Why have you saved the women?

31:16 nonne istæ sunt, quæ deceperunt filios Israël ad suggestionem Balaam, et prævaricari vos fecerunt in Domino super peccato Phogor, unde et percussus est populus ?

31:16 Are not these they, that deceived the children of Israel by the counsel of Balaam, and made you transgress against the Lord by the sin of Phogor, for which also the people was punished?

31:17 ergo cunctos interficite quidquid est generis masculini, etiam in parvulis : et mulieres, quæ noverunt viros in coitu, jugulate :

31:17 Therefore kill all that are of the male sex, even of the children: and put to death the women, that have carnally known men.

31:18 puellas autem et omnes feminas virgines reservate vobis :

31:18 But the girls, and all the women that are virgins save for yourselves:

31:19 et manete extra castra septem diebus. Qui occiderit hominem, vel occisum tetigerit, lustrabitur die tertio et septimo.

31:19 And stay without the camp seven days. He that hath killed a man, or touched one that is killed, shall be purified the third day and the seventh day.

31:20 Et de omni præda, sive vestimentum fuerit, sive vas, et aliquid in utensilia præparatum, de caprarum pellibus, et pilis, et ligno, expiabitur.

31:20 And of all the spoil, every garment, or vessel, or any thing made for use, of the skins, or hair of goats, or of wood, shall be purified.

31:21 Eleazar quoque sacerdos ad viros exercitus, qui pugnaverunt, sic locutus est : Hoc est præceptum legis, quod mandavit Dominus Moysi :

31:21 Eleazar also the priest spoke to the men of the army, that had fought, in this manner: This is the ordinance of the law, which the Lord hath commanded Moses:

31:22 aurum, et argentum, et æs, et ferrum, et plumbum, et stannum,

31:22 Gold, and silver, and brass, and iron, and lead, and tin,

31:23 et omne, quod potest transire per flammas, igne purgabitur : quidquid autem ignem non potest sustinere, aqua expiationis sanctificabitur :

31:23 And all that may pass through the fire, shall be purified by fire, but whatsoever cannot abide the fire, shall be sanctified with the water of expiation:

31:24 et lavabitis vestimenta vestra die septimo, et purificati postea castra intrabitis.

31:24 And you shall wash your garments the seventh day, and being purified, you shall afterwards enter into the camp.

31:25 Dixit quoque Dominus ad Moysen :

31:25 And the Lord said to Moses:

31:26 Tollite summam eorum quæ capta sunt, ab homine usque ad pecus, tu et Eleazar sacerdos et principes vulgi :

31:26 Take the sum of the things that were taken both of man and beast, thou and Eleazar the priest and the princes of the multitude:

31:27 dividesque ex æquo prædam inter eos qui pugnaverunt egressique sunt ad bellum, et inter omnem reliquam multitudinem.

31:27 And thou shalt divide the spoil equally, between them that fought and went out to the war, and between the rest of the multitude.

31:28 Et separabis partem Domino ab his qui pugnaverunt et fuerunt in bello, unam animam de quingentis, tam ex hominibus quam ex bobus et asinis et ovibus,

31:28 And thou shalt separate a portion to the Lord from them that fought and were in the battle, one soul of five hundred as well of persons as of oxen and asses and sheep.

31:29 et dabis eam Eleazaro sacerdoti, quia primitiæ Domini sunt.

31:29 And thou shalt give it to Eleazar the priest, because they are the firstfruits of the Lord.

31:30 Ex media quoque parte filiorum Israël accipies quinquagesimum caput hominum, et boum, et asinorum, et ovium, cunctorum animantium, et dabis ea Levitis, qui excubant in custodiis tabernaculi Domini.

31:30 Out of the moiety also of the children of Israel thou shalt take the fiftieth head of persons, and of oxen, and asses, and sheep, and of all beasts, and thou shalt give them to the Levites that watch in the charge of the tabernacle of the Lord.

31:31 Feceruntque Moyses et Eleazar sicut præceperat Dominus.

31:31 And Moses and Eleazar did as the Lord had commanded.

31:32 Fuit autem præda, quam exercitus ceperat, ovium sexcenta septuaginta quinque millia,

31:32 And the spoil which the army had taken, was six hundred seventy-five thousand sheep,

31:33 boum septuaginta duo millia,

31:33 Seventy-two thousand oxen,

31:34 asinorum sexaginta millia et mille :

31:34 Sixty-one thousand asses:

31:35 animæ hominum sexus feminei, quæ non cognoverant viros, triginta duo millia.

31:35 And thirty-two thousand persons of the female sex, that had not known men.

31:36 Dataque est media pars his qui in prælio fuerant, ovium trecenta triginta septem millia quingentæ :

31:36 And one half was given to them that had been in the battle, to wit, three hundred thirty-seven thousand five hundred sheep:

31:37 e quibus in partem Domini supputatæ sunt oves sexcentæ septuaginta quinque :

31:37 Out of which, for the portion of the Lord, were reckoned six hundred seventy five sheep.

31:38 et de bobus triginta sex millibus, boves septuaginta et duo :

31:38 And out of the thirty-six thousand oxen, seventy-two oxen:

31:39 de asinis triginta millibus quingentis, asini sexaginta unus :

31:39 Out of the thirty thousand five hundred asses, sixty-one asses:

31:40 de animabus hominum sedecim millibus, cesserunt in partem Domini triginta duæ animæ.

31:40 Out of the sixteen thousand persons, there fell to the portion of the Lord, thirty-two souls.

31:41 Tradiditque Moyses numerum primitiarum Domini Eleazaro sacerdoti, sicut fuerat ei imperatum,

31:41 And Moses delivered the number of the firstfruits of the Lord to Eleazar the priest, as had been commanded him,

31:42 ex media parte filiorum Israël, quam separaverat his qui in prælio fuerant.

31:42 Out of the half of the children of Israel, which he had separated for them that had been in the battle.

31:43 De media vero parte, quæ contigerat reliquæ multitudini, id est, de ovibus trecentis triginta septem millibus quingentis,

31:43 But out of the half that fell to the rest of the multitude, that is to say, out of the three hundred thirty-seven thousand five hundred sheep,

31:44 et de bobus triginta sex millibus,

31:44 And out of the thirty-six thousand oxen,

31:45 et de asinis triginta millibus quingentis,

31:45 And out of the thirty thousand five hundred asses,

31:46 et de hominibus sedecim millibus,

31:46 And out of the sixteen thousand persons,

31:47 tulit Moyses quinquagesimum caput, et dedit Levitis, qui excubabant in tabernaculo Domini, sicut præceperat Dominus.

31:47 Moses took the fiftieth head, and gave it to the Levites that watched in the tabernacle of the Lord, as the Lord had commanded.

31:48 Cumque accessissent principes exercitus ad Moysen, et tribuni, centurionesque, dixerunt :

31:48 And when the commanders of the army, and the tribunes and centurions were come to Moses, they said:

31:49 Nos servi tui recensuimus numerum pugnatorum, quos habuimus sub manu nostra : et ne unus quidem defuit.

31:49 We thy servants have reckoned up the number of the fighting men, whom we had under our hand, and not so much as one was wanting.

31:50 Ob hanc causam offerimus in donariis Domini singuli quod in præda auri potuimus invenire, periscelides et armillas, annulos et dextralia, ac murænulas, ut depreceris pro nobis Dominum.

31:50 Therefore we offer as gifts to the Lord what gold every one of us could find in the booty, in garters and tablets, rings and bracelets, and chains, that thou mayst pray to the Lord for us.

31:51 Susceperuntque Moyses et Eleazar sacerdos omne aurum in diversis speciebus,

31:51 And Moses and Eleazar the priest received all the gold in divers kinds,

31:52 pondo sedecim millia septingentos quinquaginta siclos, a tribunis et centurionibus.

31:52 In weight sixteen thousand seven hundred and fifty sicles, from the tribunes and from the centurions.

31:53 Unusquisque enim quod in præda rapuerat, suum erat.

31:53 For that which every one had taken in the booty was his own.

31:54 Et susceptum intulerunt in tabernaculum testimonii, in monimentum filiorum Israël coram Domino.

31:54 And that which was received they brought into the tabernacle of the testimony, for a memorial of the children of Israel before the Lord.

Chapter 32

32:1 Filii autem Ruben et Gad habebant pecora multa, et erat illis in jumentis infinita substantia. Cumque vidissent Jazer et Galaad aptas animalibus alendis terras,

32:1 And the sons of Ruben and Gad had many flocks of cattle, and their substance in beasts was infinite. And when they saw the lands of Jazer and Galaad fit for feeding cattle,

32:2 venerunt ad Moysen, et ad Elezarum sacerdotem, et principes multitudinis, atque dixerunt :

32:2 They came to Moses and Eleazar the priest, and the princes of the multitude, and said:

32:3 Ataroth, et Dibon, et Jazer, et Nemra, Hesebon, et Eleale, et Saban, et Nebo, et Beon,

32:3 Ataroth, and Dibon, and Jazer, and Nemra, Hesebon, and Eleale, and Saban, and Nebo, and Beon,

32:4 terra, quam percussit Dominus in conspectu filiorum Israël, regio uberrima est ad pastum animalium : et nos servi tui habemus jumenta plurima,

32:4 The land, which the Lord hath conquered in the sight of the children of Israel, is a very fertile soil for the feeding of beasts: and we thy servants have very much cattle:

32:5 precamurque si invenimus gratiam coram te, ut des nobis famulis tuis eam in possessionem, nec facias nos transire Jordanem.

32:5 And we pray thee, if we have found favour in thy sight, that thou give it to us thy servants in possession, and make us not pass over the Jordan.

32:6 Quibus respondit Moyses : Numquid fratres vestri ibunt ad pugnam, et vos hic sedebitis ?

32:6 And Moses answered them: What, shall your brethren go to fight, and will you sit here?

32:7 cur subvertitis mentes filiorum Israël, ne transire audeant in locum, quem eis daturus est Dominus ?

32:7 Why do ye overturn the minds of the children of Israel, that they may not dare to pass into the place which the Lord hath given them?

32:8 Nonne ita egerunt patres vestri, quando misi de Cadesbarne ad explorandam terram ?

32:8 Was it not thus your fathers did, when I sent from Cadesbarne to view the land?

32:9 cumque venissent usque ad Vallem botri, lustrata omni regione, subverterunt cor filiorum Israël, ut non intrarent fines, quos eis Dominus dedit.

32:9 And when they were come as far as the valley of the cluster, having viewed all the country, they overturned the hearts of the children of Israel, that they should not enter into the coasts, which the Lord gave them.

32:10 Qui iratus juravit, dicens :

32:10 And he swore in his anger, saying:

32:11 Si videbunt homines isti, qui ascenderunt ex Ægypto a viginti annis et supra, terram, quam sub juramento pollicitus sum Abraham, Isaac, et Jacob : et noluerunt sequi me,

32:11 If these men, that came up out of Egypt, from twenty years old and upward, shall see the land, which I promised with an oath to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob: because they would not follow me,

32:12 præter Caleb filium Jephone Cenezæum, et Josue filium Nun : isti impleverunt voluntatem meam.

32:12 Except Caleb the son of Jephone the Cenezite, and Josue the son of Nun: these have fulfilled my will.

32:13 Iratusque Dominus adversum Israël, circumduxit eum per desertum quadraginta annis, donec consumeretur universa generatio, quæ fecerat malum in conspectu ejus.

32:13 And the Lord being angry against Israel, led them about through the desert forty years, until the whole generation, that had done evil in his sight, was consumed.

32:14 Et ecce, inquit, vos surrexistis pro patribus vestris, incrementa et alumni hominum peccatorum, ut augeretis furorem Domini contra Israël.

32:14 And behold, said he, you are risen up instead of your fathers, the increase and offspring of sinful men, to augment the fury of the Lord against Israel.

32:15 Quod si nolueritis sequi eum, in solitudine populum derelinquet, et vos causa eritis necis omnium.

32:15 For if you will not follow him, he will leave the people in the wilderness, and you shall be the cause of the destruction of all.

32:16 At illi prope accedentes, dixerunt : Caulas ovium fabricabimus, et stabula jumentorum, parvulis quoque nostris urbes munitas :

32:16 But they coming near, said: We will make sheepfolds, and stalls for our cattle, and strong cities for our children:

32:17 nos autem ipsi armati et accincti pergemus ad prælium ante filios Israël, donec introducamus eos ad loca sua. Parvuli nostri, et quidquid habere possumus, erunt in urbibus muratis, propter habitatorum insidias.

32:17 And we ourselves will go armed and ready for battle before the children of Israel, until we bring them in unto their places. Our little ones, and all we have, shall be in walled cities, for fear of the ambushes of the inhabitants.

32:18 Non revertemur in domos nostras, usque dum possideant filii Israël hæreditatem suam :

32:18 We will not return into our houses until the children of Israel possess their inheritance:

32:19 nec quidquam quæremus trans Jordanem, quia jam habemus nostram possessionem in orientali ejus plaga.

32:19 Neither will we seek any thing beyond the Jordan, because we have already our possession on the east side thereof,

32:20 Quibus Moyses ait : Si facitis quod promittitis, expediti pergite coram Domino ad pugnam :

32:20 And Moses said to them: If you do what you promise, go on well appointed for war before the Lord:

32:21 et omnis vir bellator armatus Jordanem transeat, donec subvertat Dominus inimicos suos,

32:21 And let every fighting man pass over the Jordan, until the Lord overthrow his enemies:

32:22 et subjiciatur ei omnis terra : tunc eritis inculpabiles apud Dominum et apud Israël, et obtinebitis regiones, quas vultis, coram Domino.

32:22 And all the land be brought under him, then shall you be blameless before the Lord and before Israel, and you shall obtain the countries that you desire, before the Lord.

32:23 Sin autem quod dicitis, non feceritis, nulli dubium est quin peccetis in Deum : et scitote quoniam peccatum vestrum apprehendet vos.

32:23 But if you do not what you say, no man can doubt but you sin against God: and know ye, that your sin shall overtake you.

32:24 Ædificate ergo urbes parvulis vestris, et caulas, et stabula ovibus ac jumentis : et quod polliciti estis, implete.

32:24 Build therefore cities for your children, and folds and stalls for your sheep and beasts, and accomplish what you have promised.

32:25 Dixeruntque filii Gad et Ruben ad Moysen : Servi tui sumus : faciemus quod jubet dominus noster.

32:25 And the children of Gad and Ruben said to Moses: We are thy servants, we will do what my lord commandeth.

32:26 Parvulos nostros, et mulieres, et pecora, ac jumenta relinquemus in urbibus Galaad :

32:26 We will leave our children, and our wives and sheep and cattle, in the cities of Galaad:

32:27 nos autem famuli tui omnes expediti pergemus ad bellum, sicut tu, domine, loqueris.

32:27 And we thy servants all well appointed will march on to the war, as thou, my lord, speakest.

32:28 Præcepit ergo Moyses Eleazaro sacerdoti, et Josue filio Nun, et principibus familiarum per tribus Israël, et dixit ad eos :

32:28 Moses therefore commanded Eleazar the priest, and Josue the son of Nun, and the princes of the families of all the tribes of Israel, and said to them:

32:29 Si transierint filii Gad et filii Ruben vobiscum Jordanem omnes armati ad bellum coram Domino, et vobis fuerit terra subjecta, date eis Galaad in possessionem.

32:29 If the children of Gad, and the children of Ruben pass with you over the Jordan, all armed for war before the Lord, and the land be made subject to you: give them Galaad in possession.

32:30 Sin autem noluerint transire armati vobiscum in terram Chanaan, inter vos habitandi accipiant loca.

32:30 But if they will not pass armed with you into the land of Chanaan, let them receive places to dwell in among you.

32:31 Responderuntque filii Gad et filii Ruben : Sicut locutus est Dominus servis suis, ita faciemus :

32:31 And the children of Gad, and the children of Ruben answered: As the Lord hath spoken to his servants, so will we do:

32:32 ipsi armati pergemus coram Domino in terram Chanaan, et possessionem jam suscepisse nos confitemur trans Jordanem.

32:32 We will go armed before the Lord into the land of Chanaan, and we confess that we have already received our possession beyond the Jordan.

32:33 Dedit itaque Moyses filiis Gad et Ruben, et dimidiæ tribui Manasse filii Joseph, regnum Sehon regis Amorrhæi, et regnum Og regis Basan, et terram eorum cum urbibus suis per circuitum.

32:33 Moses therefore gave to the children of Gad and of Ruben, and to the half tribe of Manasses the son of Joseph, the kingdom of Sehon king of the Amorrhites, and the kingdom of Og king of Basan, and their land and the cities thereof round about.

32:34 Igitur exstruxerunt filii Gad, Dibon, et Ataroth, et Aroër,

32:34 And the sons of Gad built Dibon, and Ataroth, and Aroer,

32:35 et Etroth, et Sophan, et Jazer, et Jegbaa,

32:35 And Etroth, and Sophan, and Jazer, and Jegbaa,

32:36 et Bethnemra, et Betharan, urbes munitas, et caulas pecoribus suis.

32:36 And Bethnemra, and Betharan, fenced cities, and folds for their cattle.

32:37 Filii vero Ruben ædificaverunt Hesebon, et Eleale, et Cariathaim,

32:37 But the children of Ruben built Hesebon, and Eleale, and Cariathaim,

32:38 et Nabo, et Baalmeon versis nominibus, Sabama quoque : imponentes vocabula urbibus, quas exstruxerunt.

32:38 And Nabo, and Baalmeon (their names being changed) and Sabama: giving names to the cities which they had built.

32:39 Porro filii Machir filii Manasse, perrexerunt in Galaad, et vastaverunt eam interfecto Amorrhæo habitatore ejus.

32:39 Moreover the children of Machir, the son of Manasses, went into Galaad, and wasted it, cutting off the Amorrhites, the inhabitants thereof.

32:40 Dedit ergo Moyses terram Galaad Machir filio Manasse, qui habitavit in ea.

32:40 And Moses gave the land of Galaad to Machir the son of Manasses, and he dwelt in it.

32:41 Jair autem filius Manasse abiit, et occupavit vicos ejus, quos appellavit Havoth Jair, id est, Villas Jair.

32:41 And Jair the son of Manasses went, and took the villages thereof, and he called them Havoth Jair, that is to say, the villages of Jair.

32:42 Nobe quoque perrexit, et apprehendit Chanath cum viculis suis : vocavitque eam ex nomine suo Nobe.

32:42 Nobe also went, and took Canath with the villages thereof: and he called it by his own name, Nobe.

Chapter 33

33:1 Hæ sunt mansiones filiorum Israël, qui egressi sunt de Ægypto per turmas suas in manu Moysi et Aaron,

33:1 These are the mansions of the children of Israel, who went out of Egypt by their troops under the conduct of Moses and Aaron,

33:2 quas descripsit Moyses juxta castrorum loca, quæ Domini jussione mutabant.

33:2 Which Moses wrote down according to the places of their encamping, which they changed by the commandment of the Lord.

33:3 Profecti igitur de Ramesse mense primo, quintadecima die mensis primi, altera die Phase, filii Israël in manu excelsa, videntibus cunctis Ægyptiis,

33:3 Now the children of Israel departed from Ramesses the first month, on the fifteenth day of the first month, the day after the phase, with a mighty hand, in the sight of all the Egyptians,

33:4 et sepelientibus primogenitos, quos percusserat Dominus (nam et in diis eorum exercuerat ultionem),

33:4 Who were burying their firstborn, whom the Lord had slain (upon their gods also he had executed vengeance,)

33:5 castrametati sunt in Soccoth.

33:5 And they camped in Soccoth.

33:6 Et de Soccoth venerunt in Etham, quæ est in extremis finibus solitudinis.

33:6 And from Soccoth they came into Etham, which is in the uttermost borders of the wilderness.

33:7 Inde egressi venerunt contra Phihahiroth, quæ respicit Beelsephon, et castrametati sunt ante Magdalum.

33:7 Departing from thence they came over against Phihahiroth, which looketh towards Beelsephon, and they camped before Magdalum.

33:8 Profectique de Phihahiroth, transierunt per medium mare in solitudinem : et ambulantes tribus diebus per desertum Etham, castrametati sunt in Mara.

33:8 And departing from Phihahiroth, they passed through the midst of the sea into the wilderness: and having marched three days through the desert of Etham, they camped in Mara.

33:9 Profectique de Mara, venerunt in Elim, ubi erant duodecim fontes aquarum, et palmæ septuaginta : ibique castrametati sunt.

33:9 And departing from Mara, they came into Elim, where there were twelve fountains of waters, and seventy palm trees: and there they camped.

33:10 Sed et inde egressi, fixerunt tentoria super mare Rubrum. Profectique de mari Rubro,

33:10 But departing from thence also, they pitched their tents by the Red Sea. And departing from the Red Sea,

33:11 castrametati sunt in deserto Sin.

33:11 They camped in the desert of Sin.

33:12 Unde egressi, venerunt in Daphca.

33:12 And they removed from thence, and came to Daphca.

33:13 Profectique de Daphca, castrametati sunt in Alus.

33:13 And departing from Daphca, they camped in Alus.

33:14 Egressique de Alus, in Raphidim fixere tentoria, ubi populo defuit aqua ad bibendum.

33:14 And departing from Alus, they pitched their tents in Raphidim, where the people wanted water to drink.

33:15 Profectique de Raphidim, castrametati sunt in deserto Sinai.

33:15 And departing from Raphidim, they camped in the desert of Sinai.

33:16 Sed et de solitudine Sinai egressi, venerunt ad sepulchra concupiscentiæ.

33:16 But departing also from the desert of Sinai, they came to the graves of lust.

33:17 Profectique de sepulchris concupiscentiæ, castrametati sunt in Haseroth.

33:17 And departing from the graves of lust, they camped in Haseroth.

33:18 Et de Haseroth venerunt in Rethma.

33:18 And from Haseroth they came to Rethma.

33:19 Profectique de Rethma, castrametati sunt in Remmomphares.

33:19 And departing from Rethma, they camped in Remmomphares.

33:20 Unde egressi venerunt in Lebna.

33:20 And they departed from thence and came to Lebna.

33:21 De Lebna castrametati sunt in Ressa.

33:21 Removing from Lebna they camped in Ressa.

33:22 Egressique de Ressa, venerunt in Ceelatha.

33:22 And departing from Ressa, they came to Ceelatha.

33:23 Unde profecti, castrametati sunt in monte Sepher.

33:23 And they removed from thence and camped in the mountain Sepher.

33:24 Egressi de monte Sepher, venerunt in Arada.

33:24 Departing from the mountain Sepher, they came to Arada,

33:25 Inde proficiscentes, castrametati sunt in Maceloth.

33:25 From thence they went and camped in Maceloth.

33:26 Profectique de Maceloth, venerunt in Thahath.

33:26 And departing from Maceloth, they came to Thahath.

33:27 De Thahath, castrametati sunt in Thare.

33:27 Removing from Thahath they camped in Thare.

33:28 Unde egressi, fixere tentoria in Methca.

33:28 And they departed from thence, and pitched their tents in Methca.

33:29 Et de Methca, castrametati sunt in Hesmona.

33:29 And removing from Methca, they camped in Hesmona.

33:30 Profectique de Hesmona, venerunt in Moseroth.

33:30 And departing from Hesmona, they came to Moseroth.

33:31 Et de Moseroth, castrametati sunt in Benejaacan.

33:31 And removing from Moseroth, they camped in Benejaacan.

33:32 Profectique de Benejaacan, venerunt in montem Gadgad.

33:32 And departing from Benejaacan, they came to mount Gadgad.

33:33 Unde profecti, castrametati sunt in Jetebatha.

33:33 From thence they went and camped in Jetebatha.

33:34 Et de Jetebatha venerunt in Hebrona.

33:34 And from Jetebatha they came to Hebrona.

33:35 Egressique de Hebrona, castrametati sunt in Asiongaber.

33:35 And departing from Hebrona, they camped in Asiongaber.

33:36 Inde profecti, venerunt in desertum Sin, hæc est Cades.

33:36 They removed from thence and came into the desert of Sin, which is Cades.

33:37 Egressique de Cades, castrametati sunt in monte Hor, in extremis finibus terræ Edom.

33:37 And departing from Cades, they camped in mount Hor, in the uttermost borders of the land of Edom.

33:38 Ascenditque Aaron sacerdos in montem Hor jubente Domino : et ibi mortuus est anno quadragesimo egressionis filiorum Israël ex Ægypto, mense quinto, prima die mensis,

33:38 And Aaron the priest went up into mount Hor at the commandment of the Lord: and there he died in the fortieth year of the coming forth of the children of Israel out of Egypt, the fifth month, the first day of the month,

33:39 cum esset annorum centum viginti trium.

33:39 When he was a hundred and twenty-three years old.

33:40 Audivitque Chananæus rex Arad, qui habitabat ad meridiem, in terram Chanaan venisse filios Israël.

33:40 And king Arad the Chanaanite, who dwelt towards the south, heard that the children of Israel were come to the land of Chanaan.

33:41 Et profecti de monte Hor, castrametati sunt in Salmona.

33:41 And they departed from mount Hor, and camped in Salmona.

33:42 Unde egressi, venerunt in Phunon.

33:42 From whence they removed and came to Phunon.

33:43 Profectique de Phunon, castrametati sunt in Oboth.

33:43 And departing from Phunon, they camped in Oboth.

33:44 Et de Oboth venerunt in Ijeabarim, quæ est in finibus Moabitarum.

33:44 And from Oboth they came to Ijeabarim, which is in the borders of the Moabites.

33:45 Profectique de Ijeabarim, fixere tentoria in Dibongad.

33:45 And departing from Ijeabarim they pitched their tents in Dibongab.

33:46 Unde egressi, castrametati sunt in Helmondeblathaim.

33:46 From thence they went and camped in Helmondeblathaim.

33:47 Egressique de Helmondeblathaim, venerunt ad montes Abarim contra Nabo.

33:47 And departing from Helmondeblathaim, they came to the mountains of Abarim over against Nabo.

33:48 Profectique de montibus Abarim, transierunt ad campestria Moab, supra Jordanem, contra Jericho.

33:48 And departing from the mountains of Abarim, they passed to the plains of Moab, by the Jordan, over against Jericho.

33:49 Ibique castrametati sunt de Bethsimoth usque ad Abelsatim in planioribus locis Moabitarum.

33:49 And there they camped from Bethsimoth even to Ablesatim in the plains of the Moabites,

33:50 Ubi locutus est Dominus ad Moysen :

33:50 Where the Lord said to Moses:

33:51 Præcipe filiis Israël, et dic ad eos : Quando transieritis Jordanem, intrantes terram Chanaan,

33:51 Command the children of Israel, and say to them: When you shall have passed over the Jordan, entering into the land of Chanaan,

33:52 disperdite cunctos habitatores terræ illius : confringite titulos, et statuas comminuite, atque omnia excelsa vastate,

33:52 Destroy all the inhabitants of that land: Beat down their pillars, and break in pieces their statues, and waste all their high places,

33:53 mundantes terram, et habitantes in ea. Ego enim dedi vobis illam in possessionem,

33:53 Cleansing the land, and dwelling in it. For I have given it you for a possession.

33:54 quam dividetis vobis sorte. Pluribus dabitis latiorem, et paucis angustiorem. Singulis ut sors ceciderit, ita tribuetur hæreditas. Per tribus et familias possessio dividetur.

33:54 And you shall divide it among you by lot. To the more you shall give a larger part, and to the fewer a lesser. To every one as the lot shall fall, so shall the inheritance be given. The possession shall be divided by the tribes and the families.

33:55 Sin autem nolueritis interficere habitatores terræ : qui remanserint, erunt vobis quasi clavi in oculis, et lanceæ in lateribus, et adversabuntur vobis in terra habitationis vestræ :

33:55 But if you will not kill the inhabitants of the land: they that remain, shall be unto you as nails in your eyes, and spears in your sides, and they shall be your adversaries in the land of your habitation.

33:56 et quidquid illis cogitaveram facere, vobis faciam.

33:56 And whatsoever I had thought to do to them, I will do to you.

Chapter 34

34:1 Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen, dicens :

34:1 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

34:2 Præcipe filiis Israël, et dices ad eos : Cum ingressi fueritis terram Chanaan, et in possessionem vobis sorte ceciderit, his finibus terminabitur.

34:2 Command the children of Israel, and thou shalt say to them: When you are entered into the land of Chanaan, and it shall be fallen into your possession by lot, it shall be bounded by these limits:

34:3 Pars meridiana incipiet a solitudine Sin, quæ est juxta Edom : et habebit terminos contra orientem mare salsissimum.

34:3 The south side shall begin from the wilderness of Sin, which is by Edom: and shall have the most salt sea for its furthest limits eastward:

34:4 Qui circuibunt australem plagam per ascensum Scorpionis, ita ut transeant in Senna, et perveniant a meridie usque ad Cadesbarne, unde egredientur confinia ad villam nomine Adar, et tendent usque ad Asemona.

34:4 Which limits shall go round on the south side by the ascent of the Scorpion and so into Senna, and reach toward the south as far as Cadesbarne, from whence the frontiers shall go out to the town called Adar, and shall reach as far as Asemona.

34:5 Ibitque per gyrum terminus ab Asemona usque ad torrentem Ægypti, et maris magni littore finietur.

34:5 And the limits shall fetch a compass from Asemona to the torrent of Egypt, and shall end in the shore of the great sea.

34:6 Plaga autem occidentalis a mari magno incipiet, et ipso fine claudetur.

34:6 And the west side shall begin from the great sea, and the same shall be the end thereof.

34:7 Porro ad septentrionalem plagam a mari magno termini incipient, pervenientes usque ad montem altissimum,

34:7 But toward the north side the borders shall begin from the great sea, reaching to the most high mountain,

34:8 a quo venient in Emath usque ad terminos Sedada :

34:8 From which they shall come to Emath, as far as the borders of Sedada:

34:9 ibuntque confinia usque ad Zephrona, et villam Enan. Hi erunt termini in parte aquilonis.

34:9 And the limits shall go as far as Zephrona, and the village of Enan. These shall be the borders on the north side.

34:10 Inde metabuntur fines contra orientalem plagam de villa Enan usque Sephama,

34:10 From thence they shall mark out the grounds towards the east side from the village of Enan unto Sephama.

34:11 et de Sephama descendent termini in Rebla contra fontem Daphnim : inde pervenient contra orientem ad mare Cenereth,

34:11 And from Sephama the bounds shall go down to Rebla over against the fountain of Daphnis: from thence they shall come eastward to the sea of Cenereth,

34:12 et tendent usque ad Jordanem, et ad ultimum salsissimo claudentur mari. Hanc habebitis terram per fines suos in circuitu.

34:12 And shall reach as far as the Jordan, and at the last shall be closed in by the most salt sea. This shall be your land with its borders round about.

34:13 Præcepitque Moyses filiis Israël, dicens : Hæc erit terra, quam possidebitis sorte, et quam jussit Dominus dari novem tribubus, et dimidiæ tribui.

34:13 And Moses commanded the children of Israel, saying: This shall be the land which you shall possess by lot, and which the Lord hath commanded to be given to the nine tribes, and to the half tribe.

34:14 Tribus enim filiorum Ruben per familias suas, et tribus filiorum Gad juxta cognationum numerum, media quoque tribus Manasse,

34:14 For the tribe of the children of Ruben by their families, and the tribe of the children of Gad according to the number of their kindreds, and half of the tribe of Manasses,

34:15 id est, duæ semis tribus, acceperunt partem suam trans Jordanem contra Jericho ad orientalem plagam.

34:15 That is, two tribes and a half, have received their portion beyond the Jordan over against Jericho at the east side.

34:16 Et ait Dominus ad Moysen :

34:16 And the Lord said to Moses:

34:17 Hæc sunt nomina virorum qui terram vobis divident, Eleazar sacerdos, et Josue filius Nun,

34:17 These are the names of the men, that shall divide the land unto you: Eleazar the priest, and Josue the son of Nun,

34:18 et singuli principes de tribubus singulis,

34:18 And one prince of every tribe,

34:19 quorum ista sunt vocabula. De tribu Juda, Caleb filius Jephone.

34:19 Whose names are these: Of the tribe of Juda, Caleb the son of Jephone.

34:20 De tribu Simeon, Samuel filius Ammiud.

34:20 Of the tribe of Simeon, Samuel the son of Ammiud.

34:21 De tribu Benjamin, Elidad filius Chaselon.

34:21 Of the tribe of Benjamin, Elidad the son of Chaselon.

34:22 De tribu filiorum Dan, Bocci filius Jogli.

34:22 Of the tribe of the children of Dan, Bocci the son of Jogli.

34:23 Filiorum Joseph de tribu Manasse, Hanniel filius Ephod.

34:23 Of the children of Joseph of the tribe of Manasses, Hanniel the son of Ephod.

34:24 De tribu Ephraim, Camuel filius Sephthan.

34:24 Of the tribe of Ephraim, Camuel the son of Sephtan.

34:25 De tribu Zabulon, Elisaphan filius Pharnach.

34:25 Of the tribe of Zabulon, Elisaphan the son of Pharnach.

34:26 De tribu Issachar, dux Phaltiel filius Ozan.

34:26 Of the tribe of Issachar, Phaltiel the prince, the son of Ozan.

34:27 De tribu Aser, Ahiud filius Salomi.

34:27 Of the tribe of Aser, Ahiud the son of Salomi.

34:28 De tribu Nephthali, Phedaël filius Ammiud.

34:28 Of the tribe of Nephtali: Phedael the son of Ammiud.

34:29 Hi sunt, quibus præcepit Dominus ut dividerent filiis Israël terram Chanaan.

34:29 These are they Whom the Lord hath commanded to divide the land of Chanaan to the children of Israel.

Chapter 35

35:1 Hæc quoque locutus est Dominus ad Moysen in campestribus Moab supra Jordanem, contra Jericho :

35:1 And the Lord spoke these things also to Moses in the plains of Moab by the Jordan, over against Jericho:

35:2 Præcipe filiis Israël ut dent Levitis de possessionibus suis

35:2 Command the children of Israel that they give to the Levites out of their possessions,

35:3 urbes ad habitandum, et suburbana earum per circuitum : ut ipsi in oppidis maneant, et suburbana sint pecoribus ac jumentis :

35:3 Cities to dwell in, and their suburbs round about: that they may abide in the towns, and the suburbs may be for them cattle and beasts:

35:4 quæ a muris civitatum forinsecus, per circuitum, mille passuum spatio tendentur.

35:4 Which suburbs shall reach from the walls of the cities outward, a thousand paces on every side:

35:5 Contra orientem duo millia erunt cubiti, et contra meridiem similiter erunt duo millia : ad mare quoque, quod respicit ad occidentem, eadem mensura erit, et septentrionalis plaga æquali termino finietur, eruntque urbes in medio, et foris suburbana.

35:5 Toward the east shall be two thousand cubits: and toward the south in like manner shall be two thousand cubits: toward the sea also, which looketh to the west, shall be the same extent: and the north side shall be bounded with the like limits. And the cities shall be in the midst, and the suburbs without.

35:6 De ipsis autem oppidis, quæ Levitis dabitis, sex erunt in fugitivorum auxilia separata, ut fugiat ad ea qui fuderit sanguinem : et exceptis his, alia quadraginta duo oppida,

35:6 And among the cities, which you shall give to the Levites, six shall be separated for refuge to fugitives, that he who hath shed blood may flee to them: and besides these there shall be other forty-two cities,

35:7 id est, simul quadraginta octo cum suburbanis suis.

35:7 That is, in all forty-eight with their suburbs.

35:8 Ipsæque urbes, quæ dabuntur de possessionibus filiorum Israël, ab his qui plus habent, plures auferentur : et qui minus, pauciores : singuli juxta mensuram hæreditatis suæ dabunt oppida Levitis.

35:8 And of these cities which shall be given out of the possessions of the children of Israel, from them that have more, more shall be taken: and from them that have less, fewer. Each shall give towns to the Levites according to the extent of their inheritance.

35:9 Ait Dominus ad Moysen :

35:9 The Lord said to Moses:

35:10 Loquere filiis Israël, et dices ad eos : Quando transgressi fueritis Jordanem in terram Chanaan,

35:10 Speak to the children of Israel, and thou shalt say to them: When you shall have passed over the Jordan into the land of Chanaan,

35:11 decernite quæ urbes esse debeant in præsidia fugitivorum, qui nolentes sanguinem fuderint :

35:11 Determine what cities shall be for the refuge of fugitives, who have shed blood against their will.

35:12 in quibus cum fuerit profugus, cognatus occisi non poterit eum occidere, donec stet in conspectu multitudinis, et causa illius judicetur.

35:12 And when the fugitive shall be in them, the kinsman of him that is slain may not have power to kill him, until he stand before the multitude, and his cause be judged.

35:13 De ipsis autem urbibus, quæ ad fugitivorum subsidia separantur,

35:13 And of those cities, that are separated for the refuge of fugitives,

35:14 tres erunt trans Jordanem, et tres in terra Chanaan,

35:14 Three shall be beyond the Jordan, and three in the land of Chanaan,

35:15 tam filiis Israël quam advenis atque peregrinis, ut confugiat ad eas qui nolens sanguinem fuderit.

35:15 As well for the children of Israel as for strangers and sojourners, that he may flee to them, who hath shed blood against his will.

35:16 Si quis ferro percusserit, et mortuus fuerit qui percussus est, reus erit homicidii, et ipse morietur.

35:16 If any man strike with iron, and he die that was struck: he shall be guilty of murder, and he himself shall die.

35:17 Si lapidem jecerit, et ictus occubuerit, similiter punietur.

35:17 If he throw a stone, and he that is struck die: he shall be punished in the same manner.

35:18 Si ligno percussus interierit, percussoris sanguine vindicabitur.

35:18 If he that is struck with wood die: he shall be revenged by the blood of him that struck him.

35:19 Propinquus occisi, homicidam interficiet : statim ut apprehenderit eum, interficiet.

35:19 The kinsman of him that was slain, shall kill the murderer: as soon as he apprehendeth him, he shall kill him.

35:20 Si per odium quis hominem impulerit, vel jecerit quippiam in eum per insidias :

35:20 If through hatred any one push a man, or fling any thing at him with ill design:

35:21 aut cum esset inimicus, manu percusserit, et ille mortuus fuerit : percussor homicidii reus erit : cognatus occisi statim ut invenerit eum, jugulabit.

35:21 Or being his enemy, strike him with his hand, and he die: the striker shall be guilty of murder: the kinsman of him that was slain as soon as he findeth him, shall kill him.

35:22 Quod si fortuitu, et absque odio

35:22 But if by chance medley, and without hatred,

35:23 et inimicitiis quidquam horum fecerit,

35:23 And enmity, he do any of these things,

35:24 et hoc audiente populo fuerit comprobatum, atque inter percussorem et propinquum sanguinis quæstio ventilata :

35:24 And this be proved in the hearing of the people, and the cause be debated between him that struck, and the next of kin:

35:25 liberabitur innocens de ultoris manu, et reducetur per sententiam in urbem, ad quam confugerat, manebitque ibi, donec sacerdos magnus, qui oleo sancto unctus est, moriatur.

35:25 The innocent shall be delivered from the hand of the revenger, and shall be brought back by sentence into the city, to which he had fled, and he shall abide there until the death of the high priest, that is anointed with the holy oil.

35:26 Si interfector extra fines urbium, quæ exulibus deputatæ sunt,

35:26 If the murderer be found without the limits of the cities that are appointed for the banished,

35:27 fuerit inventus, et percussus ab eo qui ultor est sanguinis : absque noxa erit qui eum occiderit.

35:27 And be struck by him that is the avenger of blood: he shall not be guilty that killed him.

35:28 Debuerat enim profugus usque ad mortem pontificis in urbe residere. Postquam autem ille obierit, homicida revertetur in terram suam.

35:28 For the fugitive ought to have stayed in the city until the death of the high priest: and after he is dead, then shall the manslayer return to his own country.

35:29 Hæc sempiterna erunt, et legitima in cunctis habitationibus vestris.

35:29 These things shall be perpetual, and for an ordinance in all your dwellings.

35:30 Homicida sub testibus punietur : ad unius testimonium nullus condemnabitur.

35:30 The murderer shall be punished by witnesses: none shall be condemned upon the evidence of one man.

35:31 Non accipietis pretium ab eo qui reus est sanguinis, statim et ipse morietur.

35:31 You shall not take money of him that is guilty of blood, but he shall die forthwith.

35:32 Exules et profugi ante mortem pontificis nullo modo in urbes suas reverti poterunt,

35:32 The banished and fugitives before the death of the high priest may by no means return into their own cities.

35:33 ne polluatis terram habitationis vestræ, quæ insontium cruore maculatur : nec aliter expiari potest, nisi per ejus sanguinem, qui alterius sanguinem fuderit.

35:33 Defile not the land of your habitation, which is stained with the blood of the innocent: neither can it otherwise be expiated, but by his blood that hath shed the blood of another.

35:34 Atque ita emundabitur vestra possessio me commorante vobiscum. Ego enim sum Dominus qui habito inter filios Israël.

35:34 And thus shall your possession be cleansed, myself abiding with you. For I am the Lord that dwell among the children of Israel.

Chapter 36

36:1 Accesserunt autem et principes familiarum Galaad filii Machir filii Manasse, de stirpe filiorum Joseph : locutique sunt Moysi coram principibus Israël, atque dixerunt :

36:1 And the princes of the families of Galaad, the son of Machir, the son of Manasses, of the stock of the children of Joseph, came and spoke to Moses before the princes of Israel, and said:

36:2 Tibi domino nostro præcepit Dominus ut terram sorte divideres filiis Israël, et ut filiabus Salphaad fratris nostri dares possessionem debitam patri :

36:2 The Lord hath commanded thee, my lord, that thou shouldst divide the land by lot to the children of Israel, and that thou shouldst give to the daughters of Salphaad our brother the possession due to their father:

36:3 quas si alterius tribus homines uxores acceperint, sequetur possessio sua, et translata ad aliam tribum, de nostra hæreditate minuetur.

36:3 Now if men of another tribe take them to wives, their possession will follow them, and being transferred to another tribe, will be a diminishing of our inheritance.

36:4 Atque ita fiet, ut cum jubilæus, id est, quinquagesimus annus remissionis advenerit, confundatur sortium distributio, et aliorum possessio ad alios transeat.

36:4 And so it shall come to pass, that when the jubilee, the is, the fiftieth year of remission, is come, the distribution made by the lots shall be confounded, and the possession of the one shall pass to the others.

36:5 Respondit Moyses filiis Israël, et Domino præcipiente ait : Recte tribus filiorum Joseph locuta est.

36:5 Moses answered the children of Israel, and said by the command of the Lord: The tribe of the children of Joseph hath spoken rightly.

36:6 Et hæc lex super filiabus Salphaad a Domino promulgata est : nubant quibus volunt, tantum ut suæ tribus hominibus :

36:6 And this is the law promulgated by the Lord touching the daughters of Salphaad: Let them marry to whom they will, only so that it be to men of their own tribe.

36:7 ne commisceatur possessio filiorum Israël de tribu in tribum. Omnes enim viri ducent uxores de tribu et cognatione sua :

36:7 Lest the possession of the children of Israel be mingled from tribe to tribe. For all men shall marry wives of their own tribe and kindred:

36:8 et cunctæ feminæ de eadem tribu maritos accipient : ut hæreditas permaneat in familiis,

36:8 And all women shall take husbands of the same tribe: that the inheritance may remain in the families.

36:9 nec sibi misceantur tribus, sed ita maneant

36:9 And that the tribes be not mingled one with another, but remain so

36:10 ut a Domino separatæ sunt. Feceruntque filiæ Salphaad ut fuerat imperatum :

36:10 As they were separated by the Lord. And the daughters of Salphaad did as was commanded:

36:11 et nupserunt Maala, et Thersa, et Hegla, et Melcha, et Noa, filiis patrui sui

36:11 And Maala, and Thersa, and Hegla, and Melcha, and Noa were married to the sons of their uncle by their father

36:12 de familia Manasse, qui fuit filius Joseph : et possessio, quæ illis fuerat attributa, mansit in tribu et familia patris earum.

36:12 Of the family of Manasses, who was the son of Joseph: and the possession that had been allotted to them, remained in the tribe and family of their father.

36:13 Hæc sunt mandata atque judicia, quæ mandavit Dominus per manum Moysi ad filios Israël, in campestribus Moab supra Jordanem contra Jericho.

36:13 These are the commandments and judgment, which the Lord commanded by the hand of Moses to the children of Israel, in the plains of Moab upon the Jordan over against Jericho.

Deuteronomy

Chapter 1

1:1 Hæc sunt verba quæ locutus est Moyses ad omnem Israël trans Jordanem in solitudine campestri, contra mare Rubrum, inter Pharan et Tophel et Laban et Haseroth, ubi auri est plurimum :

1:1 These are the words, which Moses spoke to all Israel beyond the Jordan, in the plain wilderness, over against the Red Sea, between Pharan and Thophel and Laban and Haseroth, where there is very much gold.

1:2 undecim diebus de Horeb per viam montis Seir usque ad Cadesbarne.

1:2 Eleven days' journey from Horeb by the way of mount Seir to Cadesbarne.

1:3 Quadragesimo anno, undecimo mense, prima die mensis, locutus est Moyses ad filios Israël omnia quæ præceperat illi Dominus, ut diceret eis,

1:3 In the fortieth year, the eleventh month, the first day of the month, Moses spoke to the children of Israel all that the Lord had commanded him to say to them:

1:4 postquam percussit Sehon regem Amorrhæorum, qui habitabat in Hesebon, et Og regem Basan, qui mansit in Astaroth, et in Edrai,

1:4 After that he had slain Sehon king of the Amorrhites, who dwelt in Hesebon: and Og king of Basan who abode in Astaroth, and in Edrai,

1:5 trans Jordanem in terra Moab. Cœpitque Moyses explanare legem, et dicere :

1:5 Beyond the Jordan in the land of Moab. And Moses began to expound the law, and to say:

1:6 Dominus Deus noster locutus est ad nos in Horeb, dicens : Sufficit vobis quod in hoc monte mansistis :

1:6 The Lord our God spoke to us in Horeb, saying: You have stayed long enough in this mountain:

1:7 revertimini, et venite ad montem Amorrhæorum, et ad cetera quæ ei proxima sunt campestria atque montana et humiliora loca contra meridiem, et juxta littus maris, terram Chananæorum, et Libani usque ad flumen magnum Euphraten.

1:7 Turn you, and come to the mountain of the Amorrhites, and to the other places that are next to it, the plains and the hills and the vales towards the south, and by the sea shore, the land of the Chanaanites, and of Libanus, as far as the great river Euphrates.

1:8 En, inquit, tradidi vobis : ingredimini et possidete eam, super qua juravit Dominus patribus vestris Abraham, Isaac, et Jacob, ut daret illam eis, et semini eorum post eos.

1:8 Behold, said he, I have delivered it to you: go in and possess it, concerning which the Lord swore to your fathers Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, that he would give it to them, and to their seed after them.

1:9 Dixique vobis illo in tempore :

1:9 And I said to you at that time:

1:10 Non possum solus sustinere vos : quia Dominus Deus vester multiplicavit vos, et estis hodie sicut stellæ cæli, plurimi.

1:10 I alone am not able to bear you: for the Lord your God hath multiplied you, and you are this day as the stars of heaven, for multitude.

1:11 (Dominus Deus patrum vestrorum addat ad hunc numerum multa millia, et benedicat vobis sicut locutus est.)

1:11 (The Lord God of your fathers add to this number many thousands, and bless you as he hath spoken.)

1:12 Non valeo solus negotia vestra sustinere, et pondus ac jurgia.

1:12 I alone am not able to bear your business, and the charge of you and your differences.

1:13 Date ex vobis viros sapientes et gnaros, et quorum conversatio sit probata in tribubus vestris, ut ponam eos vobis principes.

1:13 Let me have from among you wise and understanding men, and such whose conversation is approved among your tribes, that I may appoint them your rulers.

1:14 Tunc respondistis mihi : Bona res est, quam vis facere.

1:14 Then you answered me: The thing is good which thou meanest to do.

1:15 Tulique de tribubus vestris viros sapientes et nobiles, et constitui eos principes, tribunos, et centuriones, et quinquagenarios ac decanos, qui docerent vos singula.

1:15 And I took out of your tribes men wise and honourable, and appointed them rulers, tribunes, and centurions, and officers over fifties, and over tens, who might teach you all things.

1:16 Præcepique eis, dicens : Audite illos, et quod justum est judicate : sive civis sit ille, sive peregrinus.

1:16 And I commanded them, saying: Hear them, and judge that which is just: whether he be one of your country, or a stranger.

1:17 Nulla erit distantia personarum : ita parvum audietis ut magnum, nec accipietis cujusquam personam, quia Dei judicium est. Quod si difficile vobis visum aliquid fuerit, referte ad me, et ego audiam.

1:17 There shall be no difference of persons, you shall hear the little as well as the great: neither shall you respect any man's person, because it is the judgment of God. And if any thing seem hard to you, refer it to me, and I will hear it.

1:18 Præcepique omnia quæ facere deberetis.

1:18 And I commanded you all things that you were to do.

1:19 Profecti autem de Horeb, transivimus per eremum terribilem et maximam, quam vidistis, per viam montis Amorrhæi, sicut præceperat Dominus Deus noster nobis. Cumque venissemus in Cadesbarne,

1:19 And departing from Horeb, we passed through the terrible and vast wilderness, which you saw, by the way of the mountain of the Amorrhite, as the Lord our God had commanded us. And when we were come into Cadesbarne,

1:20 dixi vobis : Venistis ad montem Amorrhæi, quem Dominus Deus noster daturus est nobis :

1:20 I said to you: You are come to the mountain of the Amorrhite, which the Lord our God will give to us.

1:21 vide terram, quam Dominus Deus tuus dat tibi : ascende et posside eam, sicut locutus est Dominus Deus noster patribus tuis : noli timere, nec quidquam paveas.

1:21 See the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee: go up and possess it, as the Lord our God hath spoken to thy fathers: fear not, nor be any way discouraged.

1:22 Et accessistis ad me omnes, atque dixistis : Mittamus viros qui considerent terram : et renuntient per quod iter debeamus ascendere, et ad quas pergere civitates.

1:22 And you came all to me, and said: Let us send men who may view the land, and bring us word what way we shall go up, and to what cities we shall go.

1:23 Cumque mihi sermo placuisset, misi ex vobis duodecim viros, singulos de tribubus suis.

1:23 And because the saying pleased me, I sent of you twelve men, one of every tribe:

1:24 Qui cum perrexissent, et ascendissent in montana, venerunt usque ad Vallem botri : et considerata terra,

1:24 Who, when they had set forward and had gone up to the mountains, came as far as the valley of the cluster: and having viewed the land,

1:25 sumentes de fructibus ejus, ut ostenderent ubertatem, attulerunt ad nos, atque dixerunt : Bona est terra, quam Dominus Deus noster daturus est nobis.

1:25 Taking of the fruits thereof, to shew its fertility, they brought them to us, and said: The land is good, which the Lord our God will give us.

1:26 Et noluistis ascendere, sed increduli ad sermonem Domini Dei nostri,

1:26 And you would not go up, but being incredulous to the word of the Lord our God,

1:27 murmurastis in tabernaculis vestris, atque dixistis : Odit nos Dominus, et idcirco eduxit nos de terra Ægypti, ut traderet nos in manu Amorrhæi, atque deleret.

1:27 You murmured in your tents, and said: The Lord hateth us, and therefore he hath brought us out of the land of Egypt, that he might deliver us into the hand of the Amorrhite, and destroy us.

1:28 Quo ascendemus ? nuntii terruerunt cor nostrum, dicentes : Maxima multitudo est, et nobis statura procerior ; urbes magnæ, et ad cælum usque munitæ : filios Enacim vidimus ibi.

1:28 Whither shall we go up? the messengers have terrified our hearts, saying: The multitude is very great, and taller than we: the cities are great, and walled up to the sky, we have seen the sons of the Enacims there.

1:29 Et dixi vobis : Nolite metuere, nec timeatis eos :

1:29 And I said to you: Fear not, neither be ye afraid of them:

1:30 Dominus Deus, qui ductor est vester, pro vobis ipse pugnabit, sicut fecit in Ægypto cunctis videntibus.

1:30 The Lord God, who is your leader, himself will fight for you, as he did in Egypt in the sight of all.

1:31 Et in solitudine (ipse vidisti) portavit te Dominus Deus tuus, ut solet homo gestare parvulum filium suum, in omni via per quam ambulastis, donec veniretis ad locum istum.

1:31 And in the wilderness (as thou hast seen) the Lord thy God hath carried thee, as a man is wont to carry his little son, all the way that you have come, until you came to this place.

1:32 Et nec sic quidem credidistis Domino Deo vestro,

1:32 And yet for all this you did not believe the Lord your God,

1:33 qui præcessit vos in via, et metatus est locum in quo tentoria figere deberetis, nocte ostendens vobis iter per ignem, et die per columnam nubis.

1:33 Who went before you in the way, and marked out the place, wherein you should pitch your tents, in the night shewing you the way by fire, and in the day by the pillar of a cloud.

1:34 Cumque audisset Dominus vocem sermonum vestrorum, iratus juravit, et ait :

1:34 And when the Lord had heard the voice of your words, he was angry and swore, and said:

1:35 Non videbit quispiam de hominibus generationis hujus pessimæ terram bonam, quam sub juramento pollicitus sum patribus vestris,

1:35 Not one of the men of this wicked generation shall see the good land, which I promised with an oath to your fathers:

1:36 præter Caleb filium Jephone : ipse enim videbit eam, et ipsi dabo terram, quam calcavit, et filiis ejus, quia secutus est Dominum.

1:36 Except Caleb the son of Jephone: for he shall see it, and to him I will give the land that he hath trodden upon, and to his children, because he hath followed the Lord.

1:37 Nec miranda indignatio in populum, cum mihi quoque iratus Dominus propter vos dixerit : Nec tu ingredieris illuc :

1:37 Neither is his indignation against the people to be wondered at, since the Lord was angry with me also on your account, and said: Neither shalt thou go in thither.

1:38 sed Josue filius Nun minister tuus, ipse intrabit pro te. Hunc exhortare et robora, et ipse sorte terram dividet Israëli.

1:38 But Josue the son of Nun, thy minister, he shall go in for thee: exhort and encourage him, and he shall divide the land by lot to Israel.

1:39 Parvuli vestri, de quibus dixistis quod captivi ducerentur, et filii qui hodie boni ac mali ignorant distantiam, ipsi ingredientur : et ipsis dabo terram, et possidebunt eam.

1:39 Your children, of whom you said that they should be led away captives, and your sons who know not this day the difference of good and evil, they shall go in: and to them I will give the land, and they shall possess it.

1:40 Vos autem revertimini, et abite in solitudinem per viam maris Rubri.

1:40 But return you and go into the wilderness by the way of the Red Sea.

1:41 Et respondistis mihi : Peccavimus Domino : ascendemus et pugnabimus, sicut præcepit Dominus Deus noster. Cumque instructi armis pergeretis in montem,

1:41 And you answered me: We have sinned against the Lord: we will go up and fight, as the Lord our God hath commanded. And when you went ready armed unto the mountain,

1:42 ait mihi Dominus : Dic ad eos : Nolite ascendere, neque pugnetis : non enim sum vobiscum : ne cadatis coram inimicis vestris.

1:42 The Lord said to me: Say to them: Go not up, and fight not, for I am not with you: lest you fall before your enemies.

1:43 Locutus sum, et non audistis : sed adversantes imperio Domini, et tumentes superbia, ascendistis in montem.

1:43 I spoke, and you hearkened not: but resisting the commandment of the Lord, and swelling with pride, you went up into the mountain.

1:44 Itaque egressus Amorrhæus, qui habitabat in montibus, et obviam veniens, persecutus est vos, sicut solent apes persequi : et cecidit de Seir usque Horma.

1:44 And the Amorrhite that dwelt in the mountains coming out, and meeting you, chased you, as bees do: and made slaughter of you from Seir as far as Horma.

1:45 Cumque reversi ploraretis coram Domino, non audivit vos, nec voci vestræ voluit acquiescere.

1:45 And when you returned and wept before the Lord, he heard you not, neither would he yield to your voice.

1:46 Sedistis ergo in Cadesbarne multo tempore.

1:46 So you abode in Cadesbarne a long time.

Chapter 2

2:1 Profectique inde, venimus in solitudinem, quæ ducit ad mare Rubrum, sicut mihi dixerat Dominus : et circuivimus montem Seir longo tempore.

2:1 And departing from thence we came into the wilderness that leadeth to the Red Sea, as the Lord had spoken to me: and we compassed mount Seir a long time.

2:2 Dixitque Dominus ad me :

2:2 And the Lord said to me:

2:3 Sufficit vobis circuire montem istum : ite contra aquilonem :

2:3 You have compassed this mountain long enough: go toward the north:

2:4 et populo præcipe, dicens : Transibitis per terminos fratrum vestrorum filiorum Esau, qui habitant in Seir, et timebunt vos.

2:4 And command thou the people, saying: You shall pass by the borders of your brethren the children of Esau, who dwell in Seir, and they will be afraid of you.

2:5 Videte ergo diligenter ne moveamini contra eos. Neque enim dabo vobis de terra eorum quantum potest unius pedis calcare vestigium, quia in possessionem Esau dedi montem Seir.

2:5 Take ye then good heed that you stir not against them. For I will not give you of their land so much as the step of one foot can tread upon, because I have given mount Seir to Esau, for a possession.

2:6 Cibos emetis ab eis pecunia, et comedetis : aquam emptam haurietis, et bibetis.

2:6 You shall buy meats of them for money and shall eat: you shall draw waters for money, and shall drink.

2:7 Dominus Deus tuus benedixit tibi in omni opere manuum tuarum : novit iter tuum, quomodo transieris solitudinem hanc magnam, per quadraginta annos habitans tecum Dominus Deus tuus, et nihil tibi defuit.

2:7 The Lord thy God hath blessed thee in every work of thy hands: the Lord thy God dwelling with thee, knoweth thy journey, how thou hast passed through this great wilderness, for forty years, and thou hast wanted nothing.

2:8 Cumque transissemus fratres nostros filios Esau, qui habitabant in Seir, per viam campestrem de Elath, et de Asiongaber, venimus ad iter quod ducit in desertum Moab.

2:8 And when we had passed by our brethren the children of Esau, that dwelt in Seir, by the way of the plain from Elath and from Asiongaber, we came to the way that leadeth to the desert of Moab.

2:9 Dixitque Dominus ad me : Non pugnes contra Moabitas, nec ineas adversus eos prælium : non enim dabo tibi quidquam de terra eorum, quia filiis Loth tradidi Ar in possessionem.

2:9 And the Lord said to me: Fight not against the Moabites, neither go to battle against them: for I will not give thee any of their land, because I have given Ar to the children of Lot in possession.

2:10 Emim primi fuerunt habitatores ejus, populus magnus, et validus, et tam excelsus ut de Enacim stirpe,

2:10 The Emims first were the inhabitants thereof, a people great, and strong, and so tall, that like the race of the Enacims,

2:11 quasi gigantes crederentur, et essent similes filiorum Enacim. Denique Moabitæ appellant eos Emim.

2:11 They were esteemed as giants, and were like the sons of the Enacims. But the Moabites call them Emims.

2:12 In Seir autem prius habitaverunt Horrhæi : quibus expulsis atque deletis, habitaverunt filii Esau, sicut fecit Israël in terra possessionis suæ, quam dedit illi Dominus.

2:12 The Horrhites also formerly dwelt in Seir: who being driven out and destroyed, the children of Esau dwelt there, as Israel did in the land of his possession, which the Lord gave him.

2:13 Surgentes ergo ut transiremus torrentem Zared, venimus ad eum.

2:13 Then rising up to pass the torrent Zared, we came to it.

2:14 Tempus autem, quo ambulavimus de Cadesbarne usque ad transitum torrentis Zared, triginta et octo annorum fuit : donec consumeretur omnis generatio hominum bellatorum de castris, sicut juraverat Dominus :

2:14 And the time that we journeyed from Cadesbarne till we passed over the torrent Zared, was thirty-eight years: until all the generation of the men that were fit for war was consumed out of the camp, as the Lord had sworn:

2:15 cujus manus fuit adversum eos, ut interirent de castrorum medio.

2:15 For his hand was against them, that they should perish from the midst of the camp.

2:16 Postquam autem universi ceciderunt pugnatores,

2:16 And after all the fighting men were dead,

2:17 locutus est Dominus ad me, dicens :

2:17 The Lord spoke to me, saying:

2:18 Tu transibis hodie terminos Moab, urbem nomine Ar :

2:18 Thou shalt pass this day the borders of Moab, the city named Ar:

2:19 et accedens in vicina filiorum Ammon, cave ne pugnes contra eos, nec movearis ad prælium : non enim dabo tibi de terra filiorum Ammon, quia filiis Loth dedi eam in possessionem.

2:19 And when thou comest nigh the frontiers of the children of Ammon, take heed thou fight not against them, nor once move to battle: for I will not give thee of the land of the children of Ammon, because I have given it to the children of Lot for a possession.

2:20 Terra gigantum reputata est : et in ipsa olim habitaverunt gigantes, quos Ammonitæ vocant Zomzommim,

2:20 It was accounted a land of giants: and giants formerly dwelt in it, whom the Ammonites call Zomzommims,

2:21 populus magnus, et multus, et proceræ longitudinis, sicut Enacim, quos delevit Dominus a facie eorum : et fecit illos habitare pro eis,

2:21 A people great and many, and of tall stature, like the Enacims whom the Lord destroyed before their face: and he made them to dwell in their stead,

2:22 sicut fecerat filiis Esau, qui habitant in Seir, delens Horrhæos, et terram eorum illis tradens, quam possident usque in præsens.

2:22 As he had done in favour of the children of Esau, that dwell in Seir, destroying the Horrhites, and delivering their land to them, which they possess to this day.

2:23 Hevæos quoque, qui habitabant in Haserim usque Gazan, Cappadoces expulerunt : qui egressi de Cappadocia deleverunt eos, et habitaverunt pro illis.

2:23 The Hevites also, that dwelt in Haserim as far as Gaza, were expelled by the Cappadocians: who came out of Cappadocia, and destroyed them and dwelt in their stead.

2:24 Surgite, et transite torrentem Arnon : ecce tradidi in manu tua Sehon regem Hesebon Amorrhæum, et terram ejus incipe possidere, et committe adversus eum prælium.

2:24 Arise ye, and pass the torrent Arnon: Behold I have delivered into thy hand Sehon king of Hesebon the Amorrhite, and begin thou to possess his land and make war against him.

2:25 Hodie incipiam mittere terrorem atque formidinem tuam in populos, qui habitant sub omni cælo : ut audito nomine tuo paveant, et in morem parturientium contremiscant, et dolore teneantur.

2:25 This day will I begin to send the dread and fear of thee upon the nations that dwell under the whole heaven: that when they hear thy name they may fear and tremble, and be in pain like women in travail.

2:26 Misi ergo nuntios de solitudine Cademoth ad Sehon regem Hesebon verbis pacificis, dicens :

2:26 So I sent messengers from the wilderness of Cademoth to Sehon the king of Hesebon with peaceable words, saying:

2:27 Transibimus per terram tuam : publica gradiemur via ; non declinabimus neque ad dexteram, neque ad sinistram.

2:27 We will pass through thy land, we will go along by the highway: we will not turn aside neither to the right hand nor to the left.

2:28 Alimenta pretio vende nobis, ut vescamur : aquam pecunia tribue, et sic bibemus. Tantum est ut nobis concedas transitum,

2:28 Sell us meat for money, that we may eat: give us water for money and so we will drink. We only ask that thou wilt let us pass through,

2:29 sicut fecerunt filii Esau, qui habitant in Seir, et Moabitæ, qui morantur in Ar : donec veniamus ad Jordanem, et transeamus ad terram, quam Dominus Deus noster daturus est nobis.

2:29 As the children of Esau have done, that dwell in Seir, and the Moabites, that abide in Ar: until we come to the Jordan, and pass to the land which the Lord our God will give us.

2:30 Noluitque Sehon rex Hesebon dare nobis transitum : quia induraverat Dominus Deus tuus spiritum ejus, et obfirmaverat cor illius, ut traderetur in manus tuas, sicut nunc vides.

2:30 And Sehon the king of Hesebon would not let us pass: because the Lord thy God had hardened his spirit, and fixed his heart, that he might be delivered into thy hands, as now thou seest.

2:31 Dixitque Dominus ad me : Ecce cœpi tibi tradere Sehon, et terram ejus : incipe possidere eam.

2:31 And the Lord said to me: Behold I have begun to deliver unto thee Sehon and his land, begin to possess it.

2:32 Egressusque est Sehon obviam nobis cum omni populo suo ad prælium in Jasa.

2:32 And Sehon came out to meet us with all his people to fight at Jasa.

2:33 Et tradidit eum Dominus Deus noster nobis : percussimusque eum cum filiis suis et omni populo suo.

2:33 And the Lord our God delivered him to us: and we slew him with his sons and all his people.

2:34 Cunctasque urbes in tempore illo cepimus, interfectis habitatoribus earum, viris ac mulieribus et parvulis : non reliquimus in eis quidquam,

2:34 And we took all his cities at that time, killing the inhabitants of them, men and women and children. We left nothing of them:

2:35 absque jumentis, quæ in partem venere prædantium : et spoliis urbium, quas cepimus

2:35 Except the cattle which came to the share of them that took them: and the spoils of the cities, which we took:

2:36 ab Aroër, quæ est super ripam torrentis Arnon, oppido quod in valle situm est, usque Galaad. Non fuit vicus et civitas, quæ nostras effugeret manus : omnes tradidit Dominus Deus noster nobis,

2:36 From Aroer, which is upon the bank of the torrent Arnon, a town that is situate in a valley, as far as Galaad. There was not a village or city, that escaped our hands: the Lord our God delivered all unto us:

2:37 absque terra filiorum Ammon, ad quam non accessimus : et cunctis quæ adjacent torrenti Jeboc, et urbibus montanis, universisque locis, a quibus nos prohibuit Dominus Deus noster.

2:37 Except the land of the children of Ammon, to which we approached not: and all that border upon the torrent Jeboc, and the cities in the mountains, and all the places which the Lord our God forbade us.

Chapter 3

3:1 Itaque conversi ascendimus per iter Basan : egressusque est Og rex Basan in occursum nobis cum populo suo ad bellandum in Edrai.

3:1 Then we turned and went by the way of Basan: and Og the king of Basan came out to meet us with his people to fight in Edrai.

3:2 Dixitque Dominus ad me : Ne timeas eum : quia in manu tua traditus est cum omni populo ac terra sua : faciesque ei sicut fecisti Sehon regi Amorrhæorum, qui habitavit in Hesebon.

3:2 And the Lord said to me: Fear him not: because he is delivered into thy hand, with all his people and his land: and thou shalt do to him as thou hast done to Sehon king of the Amorrhites, that dwelt in Hesebon.

3:3 Tradidit ergo Dominus Deus noster in manibus nostris etiam Og regem Basan, et universum populum ejus : percussimusque eos usque ad internecionem,

3:3 So the Lord our God delivered into our hands, Og also, the king of Basan, and all his people: and we utterly destroyed them,

3:4 vastantes cunctas civitates illius uno tempore. Non fuit oppidum, quod nos effugeret : sexaginta urbes, omnem regionem Argob regni Og in Basan.

3:4 Wasting all his cities at one time, there was not a town that escaped us: sixty cities, all the country of Argob the kingdom of Og in Basan.

3:5 Cunctæ urbes erant munitæ muris altissimis, portisque et vectibus, absque oppidis innumeris, quæ non habebant muros.

3:5 All the cities were fenced with very high walls, and with gates and bars, besides innumerable towns that had no walls.

3:6 Et delevimus eos, sicut feceramus Sehon regi Hesebon, disperdentes omnem civitatem, virosque ac mulieres et parvulos :

3:6 And we utterly destroyed them, as we had done to Sehon the king of Hesebon, destroying every city, men and women and children:

3:7 jumenta autem et spolia urbium diripuimus.

3:7 But the cattle and the spoils of the cities we took for our prey.

3:8 Tulimusque illo in tempore terram de manu duorum regum Amorrhæorum, qui erant trans Jordanem : a torrente Arnon usque ad montem Hermon,

3:8 And we took at that time the land out of the hand of the two kings of the Amorrhites, that were beyond the Jordan: from the torrent Arnon unto the mount Hermon,

3:9 quem Sidonii Sarion vocant, et Amorrhæi Sanir :

3:9 Which the Sidonians call Sarion, and the Amorrhites Sanir:

3:10 omnes civitates, quæ sitæ sunt in planitie, et universam terram Galaad et Basan usque ad Selcha, et Edrai civitates regni Og in Basan.

3:10 All the cities that are situate in the plain, and all the land of Galaad and Basan as far as Selcha and Edrai, cities of the kingdom of Og in Basan.

3:11 Solus quippe Og rex Basan restiterat de stirpe gigantum. Monstratur lectus ejus ferreus, qui est in Rabbath filiorum Ammon, novem cubitos habens longitudinis, et quatuor latitudinis ad mensuram cubiti virilis manus.

3:11 For only Og king of Basan remained of the race of the giants. His bed of iron is shewn, which is in Rabbath of the children of Ammon, being nine cubits long, and four broad after the measure of the cubit of a man's hand.

3:12 Terramque possedimus tempore illo ab Aroër, quæ est super ripam torrentis Arnon, usque ad mediam partem montis Galaad : et civitates illius dedi Ruben et Gad.

3:12 And we possessed the land at that time from Aroer, which is upon the bank of the torrent Arnon, unto the half of mount Galaad: and I gave the cities thereof to Ruben and Gad.

3:13 Reliquam autem partem Galaad, et omnem Basan regni Og, tradidi mediæ tribui Manasse, omnem regionem Argob : cunctaque Basan vocatur Terra gigantum.

3:13 And I delivered the other part of Galaad, and all Basan the kingdom of Og to the half tribe of Manasses, all the country of Argob: and all Basan is called the Land of giants.

3:14 Jair filius Manasse possedit omnem regionem Argob usque ad terminos Gessuri et Machati. Vocavitque ex nomine suo Basan, Havoth Jair, id est, Villas Jair, usque in præsentem diem.

3:14 Jair the son of Manasses possessed all the country of Argob unto the borders of Gessuri, and Machati. And he called Basan by his own name, Havoth Jair, that is to say, the towns of Jair, until this present day.

3:15 Machir quoque dedi Galaad.

3:15 To Machir also I gave Galaad.

3:16 Et tribubus Ruben et Gad dedi de terra Galaad usque ad torrentem Arnon medium torrentis, et confinium usque ad torrentem Jeboc, qui est terminus filiorum Ammon :

3:16 And to the tribes of Ruben and Gad I gave of the land of Galaad as far as the torrent Arnon, half the torrent, and the confines even unto the torrent Jeboc, which is the border of the children of Ammon:

3:17 et planitiem solitudinis, atque Jordanem, et terminos Cenereth usque ad mare deserti, quod est salsissimum, ad radices montis Phasga contra orientem.

3:17 And the plain of the wilderness, and the Jordan, and the borders of Cenereth unto the sea of the desert, which is the most salt sea, to the foot of mount Phasga eastward.

3:18 Præcepique vobis in tempore illo, dicens : Dominus Deus vester dat vobis terram hanc in hæreditatem : expediti præcedite fratres vestros filios Israël omnes viri robusti,

3:18 And I commanded you at that time, saying: The Lord your God giveth you this land for an inheritance, go ye well appointed before your brethren the children of Israel, all the strong men of you.

3:19 absque uxoribus, et parvulis, atque jumentis. Novi enim quod plura habeatis pecora, et in urbibus remanere debebunt, quas tradidi vobis,

3:19 Leaving your wives and children and cattle. For I know you have much cattle, and they must remain in the cities, which I have delivered to you.

3:20 donec requiem tribuat Dominus fratribus vestris, sicut vobis tribuit : et possideant ipsi etiam terram, quam daturus est eis trans Jordanem : tunc revertetur unusquisque in possessionem suam, quam dedi vobis.

3:20 Until the Lord give rest to your brethren, as he hath given to you: and they also possess the land, which he will give them beyond the Jordan: then shall every man return to his possession, which I have given you.

3:21 Josue quoque in tempore illo præcepi, dicens : Oculi tui viderunt quæ fecit Dominus Deus vester duobus his regibus : sic faciet omnibus regnis, ad quæ transiturus es.

3:21 I commanded Josue also at that time, saying: Thy eyes have seen what the Lord your God hath done to these two kings: so will he do to all the kingdoms to which thou shalt pass.

3:22 Ne timeas eos : Dominus enim Deus vester pugnabit pro vobis.

3:22 Fear them not: for the Lord your God will fight for you.

3:23 Precatusque sum Dominum in tempore illo, dicens :

3:23 And I besought the Lord at that time, saying:

3:24 Domine Deus, tu cœpisti ostendere servo tuo magnitudinem tuam, manumque fortissimam : neque enim est alius deus vel in cælo, vel in terra, qui possit facere opera tua, et comparari fortitudini tuæ.

3:24 Lord God, thou hast begun to shew unto thy servant thy greatness, and most mighty hand, for there is no other God either in heaven or earth, that is able to do thy works, or to be compared to thy strength.

3:25 Transibo igitur, et videbo terram hanc optimam trans Jordanem, et montem istum egregium, et Libanum.

3:25 I will pass over therefore, and will see this excellent land beyond the Jordan, and this goodly mountain, and Libanus.

3:26 Iratusque est Dominus mihi propter vos, nec exaudivit me, sed dixit mihi : Sufficit tibi : nequaquam ultra loquaris de hac re ad me.

3:26 And the Lord was angry with me on your account and heard me not, but said to me: It is enough: speak no more to me of this matter.

3:27 Ascende cacumen Phasgæ, et oculos tuos circumfer ad occidentem, et ad aquilonem, austrumque et orientem, et aspice ; nec enim transibis Jordanem istum.

3:27 Go up to the top of Phasga, and cast thy eyes round about to the west, and to the north, and to the south, and to the east, and behold it, for thou shalt not pass this Jordan.

3:28 Præcipe Josue, et corrobora eum atque conforta : quia ipse præcedet populum istum, et dividet eis terram quam visurus es.

3:28 Command Josue, and encourage and strengthen him: for he shall go before this people, and shall divide unto them the land which thou shalt see.

3:29 Mansimusque in valle contra fanum Phogor.

3:29 And we abode in the valley over against the temple of Phogor.

Chapter 4

4:1 Et nunc, Israël, audi præcepta et judicia, quæ ego doceo te : ut faciens ea, vivas, et ingrediens possideas terram, quam Dominus Deus patrum vestrorum daturus est vobis.

4:1 And now, O Israel, hear the commandments and judgments which I teach thee: that doing them, thou mayst live, and entering in mayst possess the land which the Lord the God of your fathers will give you.

4:2 Non addetis ad verbum, quod vobis loquor, nec auferetis ex eo : custodite mandata Domini Dei vestri, quæ ego præcipio vobis.

4:2 You shall not add to the word that I speak to you, neither shall you take away from it: keep the commandments of the Lord your God which I command you.

4:3 Oculi vestri viderunt omnia quæ fecit Dominus contra Beelphegor, quomodo contriverit omnes cultores ejus de medio vestri.

4:3 Your eyes have seen all that the Lord hath done against Beelphegor, how he hath destroyed all his worshippers from among you.

4:4 Vos autem qui adhæretis Domino Deo vestro, vivitis universi usque in præsentem diem.

4:4 But you that adhere to the Lord your God, are all alive until this present day.

4:5 Scitis quod docuerim vos præcepta atque justitias, sicut mandavit mihi Dominus Deus meus : sic facietis ea in terra, quam possessuri estis :

4:5 You know that I have taught you statutes and justices, as the Lord my God hath commanded me: so shall you do them in the land which you shall possess:

4:6 et observabitis et implebitis opere. Hæc est enim vestra sapientia, et intellectus coram populis, ut audientes universa præcepta hæc, dicant : En populus sapiens et intelligens, gens magna.

4:6 And you shall observe, and fulfil them in practice. For this is your wisdom, and understanding in the sight of nations, that hearing all these precepts, they may say: Behold a wise and understanding people, a great nation.

4:7 Nec est alia natio tam grandis, quæ habeat deos appropinquantes sibi, sicut Deus noster adest cunctis obsecrationibus nostris.

4:7 Neither is there any other nation so great, that hath gods so nigh them, as our God is present to all our petitions.

4:8 Quæ est enim alia gens sic inclyta, ut habeat cæremonias, justaque judicia, et universam legem, quam ego proponam hodie ante oculos vestros ?

4:8 For what other nation is there so renowned that hath ceremonies, and just judgments, and all the law, which I will set forth this day before our eyes?

4:9 Custodi igitur temetipsum, et animam tuam sollicite. Ne obliviscaris verborum, quæ viderunt oculi tui, et ne excidant de corde tuo cunctis diebus vitæ tuæ. Docebis ea filios ac nepotes tuos,

4:9 Keep thyself therefore, and thy soul carefully. Forget not the words that thy eyes have seen, and let them not go out of thy heart all the days of thy life. Thou shalt teach them to thy sons and to thy grandsons,

4:10 a die in quo stetisti coram Domino Deo tuo in Horeb, quando Dominus locutus est mihi, dicens : Congrega ad me populum, ut audiant sermones meos, et discant timere me omni tempore quo vivunt in terra, doceantque filios suos.

4:10 From the day in which thou didst stand before the Lord thy God in Horeb, when the Lord spoke to me, saying: Call together the people unto me, that they may hear my words, and may learn to fear me all the time that they live on the earth, and may teach their children.

4:11 Et accessistis ad radices montis, qui ardebat usque ad cælum : erantque in eo tenebræ, et nubes, et caligo.

4:11 And you came to the foot of the mount, which burned even unto heaven: and there was darkness, and a cloud and obscurity in it.

4:12 Locutusque est Dominus ad vos de medio ignis. Vocem verborum ejus audistis, et formam penitus non vidistis.

4:12 And the Lord spoke to you from the midst of the fire. You heard the voice of his words, but you saw not any form at all.

4:13 Et ostendit vobis pactum suum, quod præcepit ut faceretis, et decem verba, quæ scripsit in duabus tabulis lapideis.

4:13 And he shewed you his covenant, which he commanded you to do, and the ten words that he wrote in two tables of stone.

4:14 Mihique mandavit in illo tempore ut docerem vos cæremonias et judicia, quæ facere deberetis in terra, quam possessuri estis.

4:14 And he commanded me at that time that I should teach you the ceremonies and judgments which you shall do in the land, that you shall possess.

4:15 Custodite igitur sollicite animas vestras. Non vidistis aliquam similitudinem in die, qua locutus est vobis Dominus in Horeb de medio ignis :

4:15 Keep therefore your souls carefully. You saw not any similitude in the day that the Lord God spoke to you in Horeb from the midst of the fire:

4:16 ne forte decepti faciatis vobis sculptam similitudinem, aut imaginem masculi vel feminæ :

4:16 Lest perhaps being deceived you might make you a graven similitude, or image of male or female,

4:17 similitudinem omnium jumentorum, quæ sunt super terram, vel avium sub cælo volantium,

4:17 The similitude of any beasts, that are upon the earth, or of birds, that fly under heaven,

4:18 atque reptilium, quæ moventur in terra, sive piscium qui sub terra morantur in aquis :

4:18 Or of creeping things, that move on the earth, or of fishes, that abide in the waters under the earth:

4:19 ne forte elevatis oculis ad cælum, videas solem et lunam, et omnia astra cæli, et errore deceptus adores ea, et colas quæ creavit Dominus Deus tuus in ministerium cunctis gentibus, quæ sub cælo sunt.

4:19 Lest perhaps lifting up thy eyes to heaven, thou see the sun and the moon, and all the stars of heaven, and being deceived by error thou adore and serve them, which the Lord thy God created for the service of all the nations, that are under heaven.

4:20 Vos autem tulit Dominus, et eduxit de fornace ferrea Ægypti, ut haberet populum hæreditarium, sicut est in præsenti die.

4:20 But the Lord hath taken you and brought you out of the iron furnaces of Egypt, to make you his people of inheritance, as it is this present day.

4:21 Iratusque est Dominus contra me propter sermones vestros, et juravit ut non transirem Jordanem, nec ingrederer terram optimam, quam daturus est vobis.

4:21 And the Lord was angry with me for your words, and he swore that I should not pass over the Jordan, nor enter into the excellent land, which he will give you.

4:22 Ecce morior in hac humo ; non transibo Jordanem : vos transibitis, et possidebitis terram egregiam.

4:22 Behold I die in this land, I shall not pass over the Jordan: you shall pass, and possess the goodly land.

4:23 Cave nequando obliviscaris pacti Domini Dei tui, quod pepigit tecum, et facias tibi sculptam similitudinem eorum, quæ fieri Dominus prohibuit :

4:23 Beware lest thou ever forget the covenant of the Lord thy God, which he hath made with thee: and make to thyself a graven likeness of those things which the Lord hath forbid to be made:

4:24 quia Dominus Deus tuus ignis consumens est, Deus æmulator.

4:24 Because the Lord thy God is a consuming fire, a jealous God.

4:25 Si genueritis filios ac nepotes, et morati fueritis in terra, deceptique feceritis vobis aliquam similitudinem, patrantes malum coram Domino Deo vestro, ut eum ad iracundiam provocetis :

4:25 If you shall beget sons and grandsons, and abide in the land, and being deceived, make to yourselves any similitude, committing evil before the Lord your God, to provoke him to wrath:

4:26 testes invoco hodie cælum et terram, cito perituros vos esse de terra, quam transito Jordane possessuri estis : non habitabitis in ea longo tempore, sed delebit vos Dominus,

4:26 I call this day heaven and earth to witness, that you shall quickly perish out of the land, which, when you have passed over the Jordan, you shall possess. You shall not dwell therein long, but the Lord will destroy you,

4:27 atque disperget in omnes gentes, et remanebitis pauci in nationibus, ad quas vos ducturus est Dominus.

4:27 And scatter you among all nations, and you shall remain a few among the nations, to which the Lord shall lead you.

4:28 Ibique servietis diis, qui hominum manu fabricati sunt, ligno et lapidi qui non vident, nec audiunt, nec comedunt, nec odorantur.

4:28 And there you shall serve gods, that were framed with men's hands: wood and stone, that neither see, nor hear, nor eat, nor smell.

4:29 Cumque quæsieris ibi Dominum Deum tuum, invenies eum : si tamen toto corde quæsieris, et tota tribulatione animæ tuæ.

4:29 And when thou shalt seek there the Lord thy God, thou shalt find him: yet so, if thou seek him with all thy heart, and all the affliction of thy soul.

4:30 Postquam te invenerint omnia quæ prædicta sunt, novissimo tempore reverteris ad Dominum Deum tuum, et audies vocem ejus.

4:30 After all the things aforesaid shall find thee, in the latter time thou shalt return to the Lord thy God, and shalt hear his voice.

4:31 Quia Deus misericors Dominus Deus tuus est : non dimittet te, nec omnino delebit, neque obliviscetur pacti, in quo juravit patribus tuis.

4:31 Because the Lord thy God is a merciful God: he will not leave thee, nor altogether destroy thee, nor forget the covenant, by which he swore to thy fathers.

4:32 Interroga de diebus antiquis, qui fuerunt ante te ex die quo creavit Deus hominem super terram, a summo cælo usque ad summum ejus, si facta est aliquando hujuscemodi res, aut umquam cognitum est,

4:32 Ask of the days of old, that have been before thy time from the day that God created man upon the earth, from one end of heaven to the other end thereof, if ever there was done the like thing, or it hath been known at any time,

4:33 ut audiret populus vocem Dei loquentis de medio ignis, sicut tu audisti, et vixisti :

4:33 That a people should hear the voice of God speaking out of the midst of fire, as thou hast heard, and lived:

4:34 si fecit Deus ut ingrederetur, et tolleret sibi gentem de medio nationum, per tentationes, signa atque portenta, per pugnam et robustam manum, extentumque brachium, et horribiles visiones juxta omnia quæ fecit pro vobis Dominus Deus vester in Ægypto, videntibus oculis tuis :

4:34 If God ever did so as to go, and take to himself a nation out of the midst of nations by temptations, signs, and wonders, by fight, and a strong hand, and stretched out arm, and horrible visions according to all the things that the Lord your God did for you in Egypt, before thy eyes.

4:35 ut scires quoniam Dominus ipse est Deus, et non est alius præter eum.

4:35 That thou mightest know that the Lord he is God, and there is no other besides him.

4:36 De cælo te fecit audire vocem suam, ut doceret te, et in terra ostendit tibi ignem suum maximum, et audisti verba illius de medio ignis :

4:36 From heaven he made thee to hear his voice, that he might teach thee. And upon earth he shewed thee his exceeding great fire, and thou didst hear his words out of the midst of the fire,

4:37 quia dilexit patres tuos, et elegit semen eorum post eos. Eduxitque te præcedens in virtute sua magna ex Ægypto,

4:37 Because he loved thy fathers, and chose their seed after them. And he brought thee out of Egypt, going before thee with his great power,

4:38 ut deleret nationes maximas et fortiores te in introitu tuo : et introduceret te, daretque tibi terram earum in possessionem, sicut cernis in præsenti die.

4:38 To destroy at thy coming very great nations, and stronger than thou art, and to bring thee in, and give thee their land for a possession, as thou seest at this present day.

4:39 Scito ergo hodie, et cogitato in corde tuo quod Dominus ipse sit Deus in cælo sursum, et in terra deorsum, et non sit alius.

4:39 Know therefore this day, and think in thy heart that the Lord he is God in heaven above, and in the earth beneath, and there is no other.

4:40 Custodi præcepta ejus atque mandata, quæ ego præcipio tibi : ut bene sit tibi, et filiis tuis post te, et permaneas multo tempore super terram, quam Dominus Deus tuus daturus est tibi.

4:40 Keep his precepts and commandments, which I command thee: that it may be well with thee, and thy children after thee, and thou mayst remain a long time upon the land, which the Lord thy God will give thee.

4:41 Tunc separavit Moyses tres civitates trans Jordanem ad orientalem plagam,

4:41 Then Moses set aside three cities beyond the Jordan at the east side,

4:42 ut confugiat ad eas qui occiderit nolens proximum suum, nec sibi fuerit inimicus ante unum et alterum diem, et ad harum aliquam urbium possit evadere :

4:42 That any one might flee to them who should kill his neighbour unwillingly, and was not his enemy a day or two before, and that he might escape to some one of these cities:

4:43 Bosor in solitudine, quæ sita est in terra campestri de tribu Ruben : et Ramoth in Galaad, quæ est in tribu Gad : et Golan in Basan, quæ est in tribu Manasse.

4:43 Bosor in the wilderness, which is situate in the plains of the tribe of Ruben: and Ramoth in Galaad, which is in the tribe of Gad: and Golan in Basan, which is in the tribe of Manasses.

4:44 Ista est lex, quam proposuit Moyses coram filiis Israël :

4:44 This is the law, that Moses set before the children of Israel,

4:45 et hæc testimonia et cæremoniæ atque judicia, quæ locutus est ad filios Israël, quando egressi sunt de Ægypto,

4:45 And these are the testimonies and ceremonies and judgments, which he spoke to the children of Israel, when they came out of Egypt,

4:46 trans Jordanem in valle contra fanum Phogor in terra Sehon regis Amorrhæi, qui habitavit in Hesebon, quem percussit Moyses. Filii quoque Israël egressi ex Ægypto

4:46 Beyond the Jordan in the valley over against the temple of Phogor, in the land of Sehon king of the Amorrhites, that dwelt in Hesebon, whom Moses slew. And the children of Israel coming out of Egypt,

4:47 possederunt terram ejus, et terram Og regis Basan, duorum regum Amorrhæorum, qui erant trans Jordanem ad solis ortum :

4:47 Possessed his land, and the land of Og king of Basan, of the two kings of the Amorrhites, who were beyond the Jordan towards the rising of the sun:

4:48 ab Aroër, quæ sita est super ripam torrentis Arnon, usque ad montem Sion, qui est et Hermon,

4:48 From Aroer, which is situate upon the bank of the torrent Arnon, unto mount Sion, which is also called Hermon,

4:49 omnem planitiem trans Jordanem ad orientalem plagam, usque ad mare solitudinis, et usque ad radices montis Phasga.

4:49 All the plain beyond the Jordan at the east side, unto the sea of the wilderness, and unto the foot of mount Phasga.

Chapter 5

5:1 Vocavitque Moyses omnem Israëlem, et dixit ad eum : Audi, Israël, cæremonias atque judicia, quæ ego loquor in auribus vestris hodie : discite ea, et opere complete.

5:1 And Moses called all Israel, and said to them: Hear, O Israel, the ceremonies and judgments, which I speak in your ears this day: learn them, and fulfil them in work.

5:2 Dominus Deus noster pepigit nobiscum fœdus in Horeb.

5:2 The Lord our God made a covenant with us in Horeb.

5:3 Non cum patribus nostris iniit pactum, sed nobiscum qui in præsentiarum sumus, et vivimus.

5:3 He made not the covenant with our fathers, but with us, who are now present and living.

5:4 Facie ad faciem locutus est nobis in monte de medio ignis.

5:4 He spoke to us face to face in the mount out of the midst of fire.

5:5 Ego sequester et medius fui inter Dominum et vos in tempore illo, ut annuntiarem vobis verba ejus : timuistis enim ignem, et non ascendistis in montem. Et ait :

5:5 I was the mediator and stood between the Lord and you at that time, to shew you his words, for you feared the fire, and went not up into the mountain, and he said:

5:6 Ego Dominus Deus tuus, qui eduxi te de terra Ægypti, de domo servitutis.

5:6 I am the Lord thy God, who brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.

5:7 Non habebis deos alienos in conspectu meo.

5:7 Thou shalt not have strange gods in my sight.

5:8 Non facies tibi sculptile, nec similitudinem omnium, quæ in cælo sunt desuper, et quæ in terra deorsum, et quæ versantur in aquis sub terra.

5:8 Thou shalt not make to thy self a graven thing, nor the likeness of any things, that are in heaven above, or that are in the earth beneath, or that abide in the waters under the earth.

5:9 Non adorabis ea, et non coles. Ego enim sum Dominus Deus tuus : Deus æmulator, reddens iniquitatem patrum super filios in tertiam et quartam generationem his qui oderunt me :

5:9 Thou shalt not adore them, and thou shalt not serve them. For I am the Lord thy God, a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon their children unto the third and fourth generation, to them that hate me,

5:10 et faciens misericordiam in multa millia diligentibus me, et custodientibus præcepta mea.

5:10 And shewing mercy unto many thousands, to them that love me, and keep my commandments.

5:11 Non usurpabis nomen Domini Dei tui frustra : quia non erit impunitus qui super re vana nomen ejus assumpserit.

5:11 Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain: for he shall not be unpunished that taketh his name upon a vain thing.

5:12 Observa diem sabbati, ut sanctifices eum, sicut præcepit tibi Dominus Deus tuus.

5:12 Observe the day of the sabbath, to sanctify it, as the Lord thy God hath commanded thee.

5:13 Sex diebus operaberis, et facies omnia opera tua.

5:13 Six days shalt thou labour, and shalt do all thy works.

5:14 Septimus dies sabbati est, id est, requies Domini Dei tui. Non facies in eo quidquam operis tu, et filius tuus, et filia, servus et ancilla, et bos, et asinus, et omne jumentum tuum, et peregrinus qui est intra portas tuas : ut requiescat servus tuus, et ancilla tua, sicut et tu.

5:14 The seventh is the day of the sabbath, that is, the rest of the Lord thy God. Thou shalt not do any work therein, thou nor thy son nor thy daughter, nor thy manservant nor thy maidservant, nor thy ox, nor thy ass, nor any of thy beasts, nor the stranger that is within thy gates: that thy manservant and thy maidservant may rest, even as thyself.

5:15 Memento quod et ipse servieris in Ægypto, et eduxerit te inde Dominus Deus tuus in manu forti, et brachio extento. Idcirco præcepit tibi ut observares diem sabbati.

5:15 Remember that thou also didst serve in Egypt, and the Lord thy God brought thee out from thence with a strong hand, and a stretched out arm. Therefore hath he commanded thee that thou shouldst observe the sabbath day.

5:16 Honora patrem tuum et matrem, sicut præcepit tibi Dominus Deus tuus, ut longo vivas tempore, et bene sit tibi in terra, quam Dominus Deus tuus daturus est tibi.

5:16 Honour thy father and mother, as the Lord thy God hath commanded thee, that thou mayst live a long time, and it may be well with thee in the land, which the Lord thy God will give thee.

5:17 Non occides,

5:17 Thou shalt not kill.

5:18 neque mœchaberis,

5:18 Neither shalt thou commit adultery.

5:19 furtumque non facies :

5:19 And thou shalt not steal.

5:20 nec loqueris contra proximum tuum falsum testimonium.

5:20 Neither shalt thou bear false witness against thy neighbour.

5:21 Non concupisces uxorem proximi tui : non domum, non agrum, non servum, non ancillam, non bovem, non asinum, et universa quæ illius sunt.

5:21 Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife: nor his house, nor his field, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is his.

5:22 Hæc verba locutus est Dominus ad omnem multitudinem vestram in monte de medio ignis et nubis, et caliginis, voce magna, nihil addens amplius : et scripsit ea in duabus tabulis lapideis, quas tradidit mihi.

5:22 These words the Lord spoke to all the multitude of you in the mountain, out of the midst of the fire and the cloud, and the darkness, with a loud voice, adding nothing more: and he wrote them in two tables of stone, which he delivered unto me.

5:23 Vos autem postquam audistis vocem de medio tenebrarum, et montem ardere vidistis, accessistis ad me omnes principes tribuum et majores natu, atque dixistis :

5:23 But you, after you heard the voice out of the midst of the darkness, and saw the mountain burn, came to me, all the princes of the tribes and the elders, and you said:

5:24 Ecce ostendit nobis Dominus Deus noster majestatem et magnitudinem suam : vocem ejus audivimus de medio ignis, et probavimus hodie, quod loquente Deo cum homine, vixerit homo.

5:24 Behold the Lord our God hath shewn us his majesty and his greatness, we have heard his voice out of the midst of the fire, and have proved this day that God speaking with man, man hath lived.

5:25 Cur ergo moriemur, et devorabit nos ignis hic maximus ? si enim audierimus ultra vocem Domini Dei nostri, moriemur.

5:25 Why shall we die therefore, and why shall this exceeding great fire comsume us: for if we hear the voice of the Lord our God any more, we shall die.

5:26 Quid est omnis caro, ut audiat vocem Dei viventis, qui de medio ignis loquitur sicut nos audivimus, et possit vivere ?

5:26 What is all flesh, that it should hear the voice of the living God, who speaketh out of the midst of the fire, as we have heard, and be able to live?

5:27 Tu magis accede : et audi cuncta quæ dixerit Dominus Deus noster tibi : loquerisque ad nos, et nos audientes faciemus ea.

5:27 Approach thou rather: and hear all things that the Lord our God shall say to thee, and thou shalt speak to us, and we will hear and will do them.

5:28 Quod cum audisset Dominus, ait ad me : Audivi vocem verborum populi hujus quæ locuti sunt tibi : bene omnia sunt locuti.

5:28 And when the Lord had heard this, he said to me: I have heard the voice of the words of this people, which they spoke to thee: they have spoken all things well.

5:29 Quis det talem eos habere mentem, ut timeant me, et custodiant universa mandata mea in omni tempore, ut bene sit eis et filiis eorum in sempiternum ?

5:29 Who shall give them to have such a mind, to fear me, and to keep all my commandments at all times, that it may be well with them and with their children for ever?

5:30 Vade et dic eis : Revertimini in tentoria vestra.

5:30 Go and say to them: Return into your tents.

5:31 Tu vero hic sta mecum, et loquar tibi omnia mandata mea, et cæremonias atque judicia : quæ docebis eos, ut faciant ea in terra, quam dabo illis in possessionem.

5:31 But stand thou here with me, and I will speak to thee all my commandments, and ceremonies and judgments: which thou shalt teach them, that they may do them in the land, which I will give them for a possession.

5:32 Custodite igitur et facite quæ præcepit Dominus Deus vobis : non declinabitis neque ad dexteram, neque ad sinistram :

5:32 Keep therefore and do the things which the Lord God hath commanded you: you shall not go aside neither to the right hand, nor to the left.

5:33 sed per viam, quam præcepit Dominus Deus vester, ambulabitis, ut vivatis, et bene sit vobis, et protelentur dies in terra possessionis vestræ.

5:33 But you shall walk in the way that the Lord your God hath commanded, that you may live, and it may be well with you, and your days may be long in the land of your possession.

Chapter 6

6:1 Hæc sunt præcepta, et cæremoniæ, atque judicia, quæ mandavit Dominus Deus vester ut docerem vos, et faciatis ea in terra, ad quam transgredimini possidendam :

6:1 These are the precepts, and ceremonies, and judgments, which the Lord your God commanded that I should teach you, and that you should do them in the land into which you pass over to possess it:

6:2 ut timeas Dominum Deum tuum, et custodias omnia mandata et præcepta ejus, quæ ego præcipio tibi, et filiis, ac nepotibus tuis, cunctis diebus vitæ tuæ, ut prolongentur dies tui.

6:2 That thou mayst fear the Lord thy God, and keep all his commandments and precepts, which I command thee, and thy sons, and thy grandsons, all the days of thy life, that thy days may be prolonged.

6:3 Audi, Israël, et observa ut facias quæ præcepit tibi Dominus, et bene sit tibi, et multipliceris amplius, sicut pollicitus est Dominus Deus patrum tuorum tibi terram lacte et melle manantem.

6:3 Hear, O Israel, and observe to do the things which the Lord hath commanded thee, that it may be well with thee, and thou mayst be greatly multiplied, as the Lord the God of thy fathers hath promised thee a land flowing with milk and honey.

6:4 Audi, Israël : Dominus Deus noster, Dominus unus est.

6:4 Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God is one Lord.

6:5 Diliges Dominum Deum tuum ex toto corde tuo, et ex tota anima tua, et ex tota fortitudine tua.

6:5 Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with thy whole heart, and with thy whole soul, and with thy whole strength.

6:6 Eruntque verba hæc, quæ ego præcipio tibi hodie, in corde tuo :

6:6 And these words which I command thee this day, shall be in thy heart:

6:7 et narrabis ea filiis tuis, et meditaberis in eis sedens in domo tua, et ambulans in itinere, dormiens atque consurgens.

6:7 And thou shalt tell them to thy children, and thou shalt meditate upon them sitting in thy house, and walking on thy journey, sleeping and rising.

6:8 Et ligabis ea quasi signum in manu tua, eruntque et movebuntur inter oculos tuos,

6:8 And thou shalt bind them as a sign on thy hand, and they shall be and shall move between thy eyes.

6:9 scribesque ea in limine, et ostiis domus tuæ.

6:9 And thou shalt write them in the entry, and on the doors of thy house.

6:10 Cumque introduxerit te Dominus Deus tuus in terram, pro qua juravit patribus tuis Abraham, Isaac, et Jacob, et dederit tibi civitates magnas et optimas, quas non ædificasti,

6:10 And when the Lord thy God shall have brought thee into the land, for which he swore to thy fathers Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob: and shall have given thee great and goodly cities, which thou didst not build,

6:11 domos plenas cunctarum opum, quas non exstruxisti, cisternas, quas non fodisti, vineta et oliveta, quæ non plantasti,

6:11 Houses full of riches, which thou didst not set up, cisterns which thou didst not dig, vineyards and oliveyards, which thou didst not plant,

6:12 et comederis, et saturatus fueris :

6:12 And thou shalt have eaten and be full:

6:13 cave diligenter ne obliviscaris Domini, qui eduxit te de terra Ægypti, de domo servitutis. Dominum Deum tuum timebis, et illi soli servies, ac per nomen illius jurabis.

6:13 Take heed diligently lest thou forget the Lord, who brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. Thou shalt fear the Lord thy God, and shalt serve him only, and thou shalt swear by his name.

6:14 Non ibitis post deos alienos cunctarum gentium, quæ in circuitu vestro sunt :

6:14 You shall not go after the strange gods of all the nations, that are round about you:

6:15 quoniam Deus æmulator Dominus Deus tuus in medio tui : nequando irascatur furor Domini Dei tui contra te, et auferat te de superficie terræ.

6:15 Because the Lord thy God is a jealous God in the midst of thee: lest at any time the wrath of the Lord thy God be kindled against thee, and take thee away from the face of the earth.

6:16 Non tentabis Dominum Deum tuum, sicut tentasti in loco tentationis.

6:16 Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God, as thou temptedst him in the place of temptation.

6:17 Custodi præcepta Domini Dei tui, ac testimonia et cæremonias, quas præcepit tibi :

6:17 Keep the precepts of the Lord thy God, and the testimonies and ceremonies which he hath commanded thee.

6:18 et fac quod placitum est et bonum in conspectu Domini, ut bene sit tibi : et ingressus possideas terram optimam, de qua juravit Dominus patribus tuis,

6:18 And do that which is pleasing and good in the sight of the Lord, that it may be well with thee: and going in thou mayst possess the goodly land, concerning which the Lord swore to thy fathers,

6:19 ut deleret omnes inimicos tuos coram te, sicut locutus est.

6:19 That he would destroy all thy enemies before thee, as he hath spoken.

6:20 Cumque interrogaverit te filius tuus cras, dicens : Quid sibi volunt testimonia hæc, et cæremoniæ, atque judicia, quæ præcepit Dominus Deus noster nobis ?

6:20 And when thy son shall ask thee to morrow, saying: What mean these testimonies, and ceremonies and judgments, which the Lord our God hath commanded us?

6:21 dices ei : Servi eramus Pharaonis in Ægypto, et eduxit nos Dominus de Ægypto in manu forti :

6:21 Thou shalt say to him: We were bondmen of Pharao in Egypt, and the Lord brought us out of Egypt with a strong hand.

6:22 fecitque signa atque prodigia magna et pessima in Ægypto contra Pharaonem, et omnem domum illius in conspectu nostro,

6:22 And he wrought signs and wonders great and very grievous in Egypt against Pharao, and all his house, in our sight,

6:23 et eduxit nos inde, ut introductis daret terram, super qua juravit patribus nostris.

6:23 And he brought us out from thence, that he might bring us in and give us the land, concerning which he swore to our fathers.

6:24 Præcepitque nobis Dominus ut faciamus omnia legitima hæc, et timeamus Dominum Deum nostrum, ut bene sit nobis cunctis diebus vitæ nostræ, sicut est hodie.

6:24 And the Lord commanded that we should do all these ordinances, and should fear the Lord our God, that it might be well with us all the days of our life, as it is at this day.

6:25 Eritque nostri misericors, si custodierimus et fecerimus omnia præcepta ejus coram Domino Deo nostro, sicut mandavit nobis.

6:25 And he will be merciful to us, if we keep and do all his precepts before the Lord our God, as he hath commanded us.

Chapter 7

7:1 Cum introduxerit te Dominus Deus tuus in terram, quam possessurus ingrederis, et deleverit gentes multas coram te, Hethæum, et Gergezæum, et Amorrhæum, Chananæum, et Pherezæum, et Hevæum, et Jebusæum, septem gentes multo majoris numeri quam tu es, et robustiores te :

7:1 When the Lord thy God shall have brought thee into the land, which thou art going in to possess, and shall have destroyed many nations before thee, the Hethite, and the Gergezite, and the Amorrhite, and the Chanaanite, and the Pherezite, and the Hevite, and the Jebusite, seven nations much more numerous than thou art, and stronger than thou:

7:2 tradideritque eas Dominus Deus tuus tibi, percuties eas usque ad internecionem. Non inibis cum eis fœdus, nec misereberis earum,

7:2 And the Lord thy God shall have delivered them to thee, thou shalt utterly destroy them. Thou shalt make no league with them, nor shew mercy to them:

7:3 neque sociabis cum eis conjugia. Filiam tuam non dabis filio ejus, nec filiam illius accipies filio tuo :

7:3 Neither shalt thou make marriages with them. Thou shalt not give thy daughter to his son, nor take his daughter for thy son:

7:4 quia seducet filium tuum, ne sequatur me, et ut magis serviat diis alienis : irasceturque furor Domini, et delebit te cito.

7:4 For she will turn away thy son from following me, that he may rather serve strange gods, and the wrath of the Lord will be kindled, and will quickly destroy thee.

7:5 Quin potius hæc facietis eis : aras eorum subvertite, et confringite statuas, lucosque succidite, et sculptilia comburite :

7:5 But thus rather shall you deal with them: Destroy their altars, and break their statues, and cut down their groves, and burn their graven things.

7:6 quia populus sanctus es Domino Deo tuo. Te elegit Dominus Deus tuus, ut sis ei populus peculiaris de cunctis populis, qui sunt super terram.

7:6 Because thou art a holy people to the Lord thy God. The Lord thy God hath chosen thee, to be his peculiar people of all peoples that are upon the earth.

7:7 Non quia cunctas gentes numero vincebatis, vobis junctus est Dominus, et elegit vos, cum omnibus sitis populis pauciores :

7:7 Not because you surpass all nations in number, is the Lord joined unto you, and hath chosen you, for you are the fewest of any people:

7:8 sed quia dilexit vos Dominus, et custodivit juramentum, quod juravit patribus vestris : eduxitque vos in manu forti, et redemit de domo servitutis, de manu Pharaonis regis Ægypti.

7:8 But because the Lord hath loved you, and hath kept his oath, which he swore to your fathers: and hath brought you out with a strong hand, and redeemed you from the house of bondage, out of the hand of Pharao the king of Egypt.

7:9 Et scies, quia Dominus Deus tuus, ipse est Deus fortis et fidelis, custodiens pactum et misericordiam diligentibus se, et his qui custodiunt præcepta ejus in mille generationes :

7:9 And thou shalt know that the Lord thy God, he is a strong and faithful God, keeping his covenant and mercy to them that love him, and to them that keep his commandments, unto a thousand generations:

7:10 et reddens odientibus se statim, ita ut disperdat eos, et ultra non differat, protinus eis restituens quod merentur.

7:10 And repaying forthwith them that hate him, so as to destroy them, without further delay immediately rendering to them what they deserve.

7:11 Custodi ergo præcepta et cæremonias atque judicia, quæ ego mando tibi hodie ut facias.

7:11 Keep therefore the precepts and ceremonies and judgments, which I command thee this day to do.

7:12 Si postquam audieris hæc judicia, custodieris ea, et feceris, custodiet et Dominus Deus tuus pactum tibi, et misericordiam quam juravit patribus tuis :

7:12 If after thou hast heard these judgments, thou keep and do them, the Lord thy God will also keep his covenant to thee, and the mercy which he swore to thy fathers:

7:13 et diliget te, ac multiplicabit, benedicetque fructui ventris tui, et fructui terræ tuæ, frumento tuo, atque vindemiæ, oleo, et armentis, gregibus ovium tuarum super terram, pro qua juravit patribus tuis ut daret eam tibi.

7:13 And he will love thee and multiply thee, and will bless the fruit of thy womb, and the fruit of thy land, thy corn, and thy vintage, thy oil, and thy herds, and the flocks of thy sheep upon the land, for which he swore to thy fathers that he would give it thee.

7:14 Benedictus eris inter omnes populos. Non erit apud te sterilis utriusque sexus, tam in hominibus quam in gregibus tuis.

7:14 Blessed shalt thou be among all people. No one shall be barren among you of either sex, neither of men nor cattle.

7:15 Auferet Dominus a te omnem languorem : et infirmitates Ægypti pessimas, quas novisti, non inferet tibi, sed cunctis hostibus tuis.

7:15 The Lord will take away from thee all sickness: and the grievous infirmities of Egypt, which thou knowest, he will not bring upon thee, but upon thy enemies.

7:16 Devorabis omnes populos, quos Dominus Deus tuus daturus est tibi. Non parcet eis oculus tuus, nec servies diis eorum, ne sint in ruinam tui.

7:16 Thou shalt consume all the people, which the Lord thy God will deliver to thee. Thy eye shall not spare them, neither shalt thou serve their gods, lest they be thy ruin.

7:17 Si dixeris in corde tuo : Plures sunt gentes istæ quam ego : quomodo potero delere eas ?

7:17 If thou say in thy heart: These nations are more than I, how shall I be able to destroy them?

7:18 noli metuere, sed recordare quæ fecerit Dominus Deus tuus Pharaoni, et cunctis Ægyptiis,

7:18 Fear not, but remember what the Lord thy God did to Pharao and to all the Egyptians,

7:19 plagas maximas, quas viderunt oculi tui, et signa atque portenta, manumque robustam, et extentum brachium, ut educeret te Dominus Deus tuus : sic faciet cunctis populis, quos metuis.

7:19 The exceeding great plagues, which thy eyes saw, and the signs and wonders, and the strong hand, and the stretched out arm, with which the Lord thy God brought thee out: so will he do to all the people, whom thou fearest.

7:20 Insuper et crabrones mittet Dominus Deus tuus in eos, donec deleat omnes atque disperdat qui te fugerint, et latere potuerint.

7:20 Moreover the Lord thy God will send also hornets among them, until he destroy and consume all that have escaped thee, and could hide themselves.

7:21 Non timebis eos, quia Dominus Deus tuus in medio tui est, Deus magnus et terribilis :

7:21 Thou shalt not fear them, because the Lord thy God is in the midst of thee, a God mighty and terrible:

7:22 ipse consumet nationes has in conspectu tuo paulatim atque per partes. Non poteris eas delere pariter : ne forte multiplicentur contra te bestiæ terræ.

7:22 He will consume these nations in thy sight by little and little and by degrees. Thou wilt not be able to destroy them altogether: lest perhaps the beasts of the earth should increase upon thee.

7:23 Dabitque eos Dominus Deus tuus in conspectu tuo : et interficiet illos, donec penitus deleantur.

7:23 But the Lord thy God shall deliver them in thy sight: and shall slay them until they be utterly destroyed.

7:24 Tradetque reges eorum in manus tuas, et disperdes nomina eorum sub cælo : nullus poterit resistere tibi, donec conteras eos.

7:24 And he shall deliver their kings into thy hands, and thou shalt destroy their names from under Heaven: no man shall be able to resist thee, until thou destroy them.

7:25 Sculptilia eorum igne combures : non concupisces argentum et aurum, de quibus facta sunt, neque assumes ex eis tibi quidquam, ne offendas, propterea quia abominatio est Domini tui :

7:25 Their graven things thou shalt burn with fire: thou shalt not covet the silver and gold of which they are made, neither shalt thou take to thee any thing thereof, lest thou offend, because it is an abomination to the Lord thy God.

7:26 nec inferes quippiam ex idolo in domum tuam, ne fias anathema, sicut et illud est. Quasi spurcitiam detestaberis, et velut inquinamentum ac sordes abominationi habebis, quia anathema est.

7:26 Neither shalt thou bring any thing of the idol into thy house, lest thou become an anathema, like it. Thou shalt detest it as dung, and shalt utterly abhor it as uncleanness and filth, because it is an anathema.

Chapter 8

8:1 Omne mandatum, quod ego præcipio tibi hodie, cave diligenter ut facias, ut possitis vivere, et multiplicemini, ingressique possideatis terram, pro qua juravit Dominus patribus vestris.

8:1 All the commandments, that I command thee this day, take great care to observe: that you may live, and be multiplied, and going in may possess the land, for which the Lord swore to your fathers.

8:2 Et recordaberis cuncti itineris, per quod adduxit te Dominus Deus tuus quadraginta annis per desertum, ut affligeret te, atque tentaret, et nota fierent quæ in tuo animo versabantur, utrum custodires mandata illius, an non.

8:2 And thou shalt remember all the way through which the Lord thy God hath brought thee for forty years through the desert, to afflict thee and to prove thee, and that the things that were known in thy heart might be made known, whether thou wouldst keep his commandments or no.

8:3 Afflixit te penuria, et dedit tibi cibum manna, quod ignorabas tu et patres tui : ut ostenderet tibi quod non in solo pane vivat homo, sed in omni verbo quod egreditur de ore Dei.

8:3 He afflicted thee with want, and gave thee manna for thy food, which neither thou nor thy fathers knew: to shew that not in bread alone doth man live, but in every word that proceedeth from the mouth of God.

8:4 Vestimentum tuum, quo operiebaris, nequaquam vetustate defecit, et pes tuus non est subtritus, en quadragesimus annus est :

8:4 Thy raiment, with which thou wast covered, hath not decayed for age, and thy foot is not worn, lo this is the fortieth year,

8:5 ut recogites in corde tuo, quia sicut erudit filium suum homo, sic Dominus Deus tuus erudivit te,

8:5 That thou mayst consider in thy heart, that as a man traineth up his son, so the Lord thy God hath trained thee up.

8:6 ut custodias mandata Domini Dei tui, et ambules in viis ejus, et timeas eum.

8:6 That thou shouldst keep the commandments of the Lord thy God, and walk in his ways, and fear him.

8:7 Dominus enim Deus tuus introducet te in terram bonam, terram rivorum, aquarumque et fontium, in cujus campis et montibus erumpunt fluviorum abyssi :

8:7 For the Lord thy God will bring thee into a good land, of brooks and of waters, and of fountains: in the plains of which and the hills deep rivers break out:

8:8 terram frumenti, hordei ac vinearum, in qua ficus, et malogranata, et oliveta nascuntur : terram olei ac mellis,

8:8 A land of wheat, and barley, and vineyards, wherein fig trees and pomegranates, and oliveyards grow: a land of oil and honey.

8:9 ubi absque ulla penuria comedes panem tuum, et rerum omnium abundantia perfrueris : cujus lapides ferrum sunt, et de montibus ejus æris metalla fodiuntur :

8:9 Where without any want thou shalt eat thy bread, and enjoy abundance of all things: where the stones are iron, and out of its hills are dug mines of brass:

8:10 ut cum comederis, et satiatus fueris, benedicas Domino Deo tuo pro terra optima, quam dedit tibi.

8:10 That when thou hast eaten, and art full, thou mayst bless the Lord thy God for the excellent land which he hath given thee.

8:11 Observa, et cave nequando obliviscaris Domini Dei tui, et negligas mandata ejus atque judicia et cæremonias, quas ego præcipio tibi hodie :

8:11 Take heed, and beware lest at any time thou forget the Lord thy God, and neglect his commandments and judgments and ceremonies, which I command thee this day:

8:12 ne postquam comederis et satiatus fueris, domos pulchras ædificaveris, et habitaveris in eis,

8:12 Lest after thou hast eaten and art filled, hast built goodly houses, and dwelt in them,

8:13 habuerisque armenta boum, et ovium greges, argenti et auri, cunctarumque rerum copiam,

8:13 And shalt have herds of oxen and flocks of sheep, and plenty of gold and of silver, and of all things,

8:14 elevetur cor tuum, et non reminiscaris Domini Dei tui, qui eduxit te de terra Ægypti, de domo servitutis,

8:14 Thy heart be lifted up, and thou remember not the Lord thy God, who brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage:

8:15 et ductor tuus fuit in solitudine magna atque terribili, in qua erat serpens flatu adurens, et scorpio, ac dipsas, et nullæ omnino aquæ : qui eduxit rivos de petra durissima,

8:15 And was thy leader in the great and terrible wilderness, wherein there was the serpent burning with his breath, and the scorpion and the dipsas, and no waters at all: who brought forth streams out of the hardest rock,

8:16 et cibavit te manna in solitudine, quod nescierunt patres tui. Et postquam afflixit ac probavit, ad extremum misertus est tui,

8:16 And fed thee in the wilderness with manna which thy fathers knew not. And after he had afflicted and proved thee, at the last he had mercy on thee,

8:17 ne diceres in corde tuo : Fortitudo mea, et robur manus meæ, hæc mihi omnia præstiterunt :

8:17 Lest thou shouldst say in thy heart: My own might, and the strength of my own hand have achieved all these things for me.

8:18 sed recorderis Domini Dei tui, quod ipse vires tibi præbuerit, ut impleret pactum suum, super quo juravit patribus tuis, sicut præsens indicat dies.

8:18 But remember the Lord thy God, that he hath given thee strength, that he might fulfil his covenant, concerning which he swore to thy fathers, as this present day sheweth.

8:19 Sin autem oblitus Domini Dei tui, secutus fueris deos alienos, coluerisque illos et adoraveris : ecce nunc prædico tibi quod omnino dispereas.

8:19 But if thou forget the Lord thy God, and follow strange gods, and serve and adore them: behold now I foretell thee that thou shalt utterly perish.

8:20 Sicut gentes, quas delevit Dominus in introitu tuo, ita et vos peribitis, si inobedientes fueritis voci Domini Dei vestri.

8:20 As the nations, which the Lord destroyed at thy entrance, so shall you also perish, if you be disobedient to the voice of the Lord your God.

Chapter 9

9:1 Audi, Israël : tu transgredieris hodie Jordanem, ut possideas nationes maximas et fortiores te, civitates ingentes, et ad cælum usque muratas,

9:1 Hear, O Israel: Thou shalt go over the Jordan this day; to possess nations very great, and stronger than thyself, cities great, and walled up to the sky,

9:2 populum magnum atque sublimem, filios Enacim, quos ipse vidisti et audisti, quibus nullus potest ex adverso resistere.

9:2 A people great and tall, the sons of the Enacims, whom thou hast seen, and heard of, against whom no man is able to stand.

9:3 Scies ergo hodie quod Dominus Deus tuus ipse transibit ante te, ignis devorans atque consumens, qui conterat eos, et deleat atque disperdat ante faciem tuam velociter, sicut locutus est tibi :

9:3 Thou shalt know therefore this day that the Lord thy God himself will pass over before thee, a devouring and consuming fire, to destroy and extirpate and bring them to nothing before thy face quickly, as he hath spoken to thee.

9:4 ne dicas in corde tuo, cum deleverit eos Dominus Deus tuus in conspectu tuo : Propter justitiam meam introduxit me Dominus ut terram hanc possiderem, cum propter impietates suas istæ deletæ sint nationes.

9:4 Say not in thy heart, when the Lord thy God shall have destroyed them in thy sight: For my justice hath the Lord brought me in to possess this land, whereas these nations are destroyed for their wickedness.

9:5 Neque enim propter justitias tuas, et æquitatem cordis tui ingredieris, ut possideas terras earum : sed quia illæ egerunt impie, introëunte te deletæ sunt : et ut compleret verbum suum Dominus, quod sub juramento pollicitus est patribus tuis, Abraham, Isaac, et Jacob.

9:5 For it is not for thy justices, and the uprightness of thy heart that thou shalt go in to possess their lands: but because they have done wickedly, they are destroyed at thy coming in: and that the Lord might accomplish his word, which he promised by oath to thy fathers Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

9:6 Scito ergo quod non propter justitias tuas Dominus Deus tuus dederit tibi terram hanc optimam in possessionem, cum durissimæ cervicis sis populus.

9:6 Know therefore that the Lord thy God giveth thee not this excellent land in possession for thy justices, for thou art a very stiffnecked people.

9:7 Memento, et ne obliviscaris, quomodo ad iracundiam provocaveris Dominum Deum tuum in solitudine. Ex eo die, quo egressus es ex Ægypto usque ad locum istum, semper adversum Dominum contendisti.

9:7 Remember, and forget not how thou provokedst the Lord thy God to wrath in the wilderness. From the day that thou camest out of Egypt unto this place, thou hast always strove against the Lord.

9:8 Nam et in Horeb provocasti eum, et iratus delere te voluit,

9:8 For in Horeb, also thou didst provoke him, and he was angry, and would have destroyed thee,

9:9 quando ascendi in montem, ut acciperem tabulas lapideas, tabulas pacti quod pepigit vobiscum Dominus : et perseveravi in monte quadraginta diebus ac noctibus, panem non comedens, et aquam non bibens.

9:9 When I went up into the mount to receive the tables of stone, the tables of the covenant which the Lord made with you: and I continued in the mount forty days and nights, neither eating bread, nor drinking water.

9:10 Deditque mihi Dominus duas tabulas lapideas scriptas digito Dei, et continentes omnia verba quæ vobis locutus est in monte de medio ignis, quando concio populi congregata est.

9:10 And the Lord gave me two tables of stone written with the finger of God, and containing all the words that he spoke to you in the mount from the midst of the fire, when the people were assembled together.

9:11 Cumque transissent quadraginta dies, et totidem noctes, dedit mihi Dominus duas tabulas lapideas, tabulas fœderis,

9:11 And when forty days were passed, and as many nights, the Lord gave me the two tables of stone, the tables of the covenant,

9:12 dixitque mihi : Surge, et descende hinc cito : quia populus tuus, quem eduxisti de Ægypto, deseruerunt velociter viam, quam demonstrasti eis, feceruntque sibi conflatile.

9:12 And said to me: Arise, and go down from hence quickly: for thy people, which thou hast brought out of Egypt, have quickly forsaken the way that thou hast shewn them, and have made to themselves a molten idol.

9:13 Rursumque ait Dominus ad me : Cerno quod populus iste duræ cervicis sit :

9:13 And again the Lord said to me: I see that this people is stiffnecked:

9:14 dimitte me ut conteram eum, et deleam nomen ejus de sub cælo, et constituam te super gentem, quæ hac major et fortior sit.

9:14 Let me alone that I may destroy them, and abolish their name from under heaven, and set thee over a nation, that is greater and stronger than this.

9:15 Cumque de monte ardente descenderem, et duas tabulas fœderis utraque tenerem manu,

9:15 And when I came down from the burning mount, and held the two tables of the covenant with both hands,

9:16 vidissemque vos peccasse Domino Deo vestro, et fecisse vobis vitulum conflatilem, ac deseruisse velociter viam ejus, quam vobis ostenderat :

9:16 And saw that you had sinned against the Lord your God, and had made to yourselves a molten calf, and had quickly forsaken his way, which he had shewn you:

9:17 projeci tabulas de manibus meis, confregique eas in conspectu vestro.

9:17 I cast the tables out of my hands, and broke them in your sight.

9:18 Et procidi ante Dominum sicut prius, quadraginta diebus et noctibus panem non comedens, et aquam non bibens, propter omnia peccata vestra quæ gessistis contra Dominum, et eum ad iracundiam provocastis :

9:18 And I fell down before the Lord as before, forty days and nights neither eating bread, nor drinking water, for all your sins, which you had committed against the Lord, and had provoked him to wrath:

9:19 timui enim indignationem et iram illius, qua adversum vos concitatus, delere vos voluit. Et exaudivit me Dominus etiam hac vice.

9:19 For I feared his indignation and anger, wherewith being moved against you, he would have destroyed you. And the Lord heard me this time also.

9:20 Adversum Aaron quoque vehementer iratus, voluit eum conterere, et pro illo similiter deprecatus sum.

9:20 And he was exceeding angry against Aaron also, and would have destroyed him, and I prayed in like manner for him.

9:21 Peccatum autem vestrum quod feceratis, id est, vitulum, arripiens, igne combussi, et in frusta comminuens, omninoque in pulverem redigens, projeci in torrentem, qui de monte descendit.

9:21 And your sin that you had committed, that is, the calf, I took, and burned it with fire, and breaking it into pieces, until it was as small as dust, I threw it into the torrent, which cometh down from the mountain.

9:22 In incendio quoque, et in tentatione, et in Sepulchris concupiscentiæ provocastis Dominum :

9:22 At the burning also, and at the place of temptation, and at the graves of lust you provoked the Lord:

9:23 et quando misit vos de Cadesbarne, dicens : Ascendite, et possidete terram, quam dedi vobis, et contempsistis imperium Domini Dei vestri, et non credidistis ei, neque vocem ejus audire voluistis :

9:23 And when he sent you from Cadesbarne, saying: Go up, and possess the land that I have given you, and you slighted the commandment of the Lord your God, and did not believe him, neither would you hearken to his voice:

9:24 sed semper fuistis rebelles a die qua nosse vos cœpi.

9:24 But were always rebellious from the day that I began to know you.

9:25 Et jacui coram Domino quadraginta diebus ac noctibus, quibus eum suppliciter deprecabar, ne deleret vos ut fuerat comminatus :

9:25 And I lay prostrate before the Lord forty days and nights, in which I humbly besought him, that he would not destroy you as he had threatened:

9:26 et orans dixi : Domine Deus, ne disperdas populum tuum, et hæreditatem tuam, quam redemisti in magnitudine tua, quos eduxisti de Ægypto in manu forti.

9:26 And praying, I said: O Lord God, destroy not thy people, and thy inheritance, which thou hast redeemed in thy greatness, whom thou hast brought out of Egypt with a strong hand.

9:27 Recordare servorum tuorum Abraham, Isaac, et Jacob : ne aspicias duritiam populi hujus, et impietatem atque peccatum :

9:27 Remember thy servants Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob: look not on the stubbornness of this people, nor on their wickedness and sin:

9:28 ne forte dicant habitatores terræ, de qua eduxisti nos : Non poterat Dominus introducere eos in terram, quam pollicitus est eis, et oderat illos : idcirco eduxit, ut interficeret eos in solitudine :

9:28 Lest perhaps the inhabitants of the land, out of which thou hast brought us, say: The Lord could not bring them into the land that he promised them, and he hated them: therefore he brought them out, that he might kill them in the wilderness,

9:29 qui sunt populus tuus et hæreditas tua, quos eduxisti in fortitudine tua magna, et in brachio tuo extento.

9:29 Who are thy people and thy inheritance, whom thou hast brought out by thy great strength, and in thy stretched out arm.

Chapter 10

10:1 In tempore illo dixit Dominus ad me : Dola tibi duas tabulas lapideas, sicut priores fuerunt, et ascende ad me in montem : faciesque arcam ligneam,

10:1 At that time the Lord said to me: Hew thee two tables of stone like the former, and come up to me into the mount: and thou shalt make an ark of wood,

10:2 et scribam in tabulis verba quæ fuerunt in his qui ante confregisti : ponesque eas in arca.

10:2 And I will write on the tables the words that were in them, which thou brokest before, and thou shalt put them in the ark.

10:3 Feci igitur arcam de lignis setim. Cumque dolassem duas tabulas lapideas instar priorum, ascendi in montem, habens eas in manibus.

10:3 And I made an ark of setim wood. And when I had hewn two tables of stone like the former, I went up into the mount, having them in my hands.

10:4 Scripsitque in tabulis, juxta id quod prius scripserat, verba decem, quæ locutus est Dominus ad vos in monte de medio ignis, quando populus congregatus est : et dedit eas mihi.

10:4 And he wrote in the tables, according as he had written before, the ten words, which the Lord spoke to you in the mount from the midst of the fire, when the people were assembled: and he gave them to me.

10:5 Reversusque de monte, descendi, et posui tabulas in arcam, quam feceram, quæ hucusque ibi sunt, sicut mihi præcepit Dominus.

10:5 And returning from the mount, I came down, and put the tables into the ark, that I had made, and they are there till this present, as the Lord commanded me.

10:6 Filii autem Israël moverunt castra ex Beroth filiorum Jacan in Mosera, ubi Aaron mortuus ac sepultus est, pro quo sacerdotio functus est Eleazar filius ejus.

10:6 And the children of Israel removed their camp from Beroth, of the children of Jacan into Mosera, where Aaron died and was buried, and Eleazar his son succeeded him in the priestly office.

10:7 Inde venerunt in Gadgad : de quo loco profecti, castrametati sunt in Jetebatha, in terra aquarum atque torrentium.

10:7 From thence they came to Gadgad, from which place they departed, and camped in Jetebatha, in a land of waters and torrents.

10:8 Eo tempore separavit tribum Levi, ut portaret arcam fœderis Domini, et staret coram eo in ministerio, ac benediceret in nomine illius usque in præsentem diem.

10:8 At that time he separated the tribe of Levi, to carry the ark of the covenant of the Lord, and to stand before him in the ministry, and to bless in his name until this present day.

10:9 Quam ob rem non habuit Levi partem, neque possessionem cum fratribus suis : quia ipse Dominus possessio ejus est, sicut promisit ei Dominus Deus tuus.

10:9 Wherefore Levi hath no part nor possession with his brethren: because the Lord himself is his possession, as the Lord thy God promised him.

10:10 Ego autem steti in monte, sicut prius, quadraginta diebus ac noctibus : exaudivitque me Dominus etiam hac vice, et te perdere noluit.

10:10 And I stood in the mount, as before, forty days and nights: and the Lord heard me this time also, and would not destroy thee.

10:11 Dixitque mihi : Vade, et præcede populum, ut ingrediatur, et possideat terram, quam juravi patribus eorum ut traderem eis.

10:11 And he said to me: Go, and walk before the people, that they may enter, and possess the land, which I swore to their fathers that I would give them.

10:12 Et nunc Israël, quid Dominus Deus tuus petit a te, nisi ut timeas Dominum Deum tuum, et ambules in viis ejus, et diligas eum, ac servias Domino Deo tuo in toto corde tuo, et in tota anima tua :

10:12 And now, Israel, what doth the Lord thy God require of thee, but that thou fear the Lord thy God, and walk in his ways, and love him, and serve the Lord thy God, with all thy heart, and with all thy soul:

10:13 custodiasque mandata Domini, et cæremonias ejus, quas ego hodie præcipio tibi, ut bene sit tibi ?

10:13 And keep the commandments of the Lord, and his ceremonies, which I command thee this day, that it may be well with thee?

10:14 En Domini Dei tui cælum est, et cælum cæli, terra, et omnia quæ in ea sunt :

10:14 Behold heaven is the Lord's thy God, and the heaven of heaven, the earth and all things that are therein.

10:15 et tamen patribus tuis conglutinatus est Dominus, et amavit eos, elegitque semen eorum post eos, id est, vos, de cunctis gentibus, sicut hodie comprobatur.

10:15 And yet the Lord hath been closely joined to thy fathers, and loved them and chose their seed after them, that is to say, you, out of all nations, as this day it is proved.

10:16 Circumcidite igitur præputium cordis vestri, et cervicem vestram ne induretis amplius :

10:16 Circumcise therefore the foreskin of your heart, and stiffen your neck no more.

10:17 quia Dominus Deus vester ipse est Deus deorum, et Dominus dominantium, Deus magnus, et potens, et terribilis, qui personam non accipit, nec munera.

10:17 Because the Lord your God he is the God of gods, and the Lord of lords, a great God and mighty and terrible, who accepteth no person nor taketh bribes.

10:18 Facit judicium pupillo et viduæ ; amat peregrinum, et dat ei victum atque vestitum.

10:18 He doth judgment to the fatherless and the widow, loveth the stranger, and giveth him food and raiment.

10:19 Et vos ergo amate peregrinos, quia et ipsi fuistis advenæ in terra Ægypti.

10:19 And do you therefore love strangers, because you also were strangers in the land of Egypt.

10:20 Dominum Deum tuum timebis, et ei soli servies : ipsi adhærebis, jurabisque in nomine illius.

10:20 Thou shalt fear the Lord thy God, and serve him only: to him thou shalt adhere, and shalt swear by his name.

10:21 Ipse est laus tua, et Deus tuus, qui fecit tibi hæc magnalia et terribilia, quæ viderunt oculi tui.

10:21 He is thy praise, and thy God, that hath done for thee these great and terrible things, which thy eyes have seen.

10:22 In septuaginta animabus descenderunt patres tui in Ægyptum, et ecce nunc multiplicavit te Dominus Deus tuus sicut astra cæli.

10:22 In seventy souls thy fathers went down into Egypt: and behold now the Lord thy God hath multiplied thee as the stars of heaven.

Chapter 11

11:1 Ama itaque Dominum Deum tuum, et observa præcepta ejus et cæremonias, judicia atque mandata, omni tempore.

11:1 Therefore love the Lord thy God and observe his precepts and ceremonies, his judgments and commandments at all times.

11:2 Cognoscite hodie quæ ignorant filii vestri, qui non viderunt disciplinam Domini Dei vestri, magnalia ejus et robustam manum, extentumque brachium,

11:2 Know this day the things that your children know not, who saw not the chastisements of the Lord your God, his great doings and strong hand, and stretched out arm,

11:3 signa et opera quæ fecit in medio Ægypti Pharaoni regi, et universæ terræ ejus,

11:3 The signs and works which he did in the midst of Egypt to king Pharao, and to all his land,

11:4 omnique exercitui Ægyptiorum, et equis ac curribus : quomodo operuerint eos aquæ maris Rubri, cum vos persequerentur, et deleverit eos Dominus usque in præsentem diem :

11:4 And to all the host of the Egyptians, and to their horses and chariots: how the waters of the Red Sea covered them, when they pursued you, and how the Lord destroyed them until this present day:

11:5 vobisque quæ fecerit in solitudine donec veniretis ad hunc locum :

11:5 And what he hath done to you in the wilderness, til you came to this place:

11:6 et Dathan atque Abiron filiis Eliab, qui fuit filius Ruben : quos aperto ore suo terra absorbuit, cum domibus et tabernaculis, et universa substantia eorum, quam habebant in medio Israël.

11:6 And to Dathan and Abiron the sons of Eliab, who was the son of Ruben: whom the earth, opening her mouth swallowed up with their households and tents, and all their substance, which they had in the midst of Israel.

11:7 Oculi vestri viderunt opera Domini magna quæ fecit,

11:7 Your eyes have seen all the great works of the Lord, that he hath done,

11:8 ut custodiatis universa mandata illius, quæ ego hodie præcipio vobis, et possitis introire, et possidere terram, ad quam ingredimini,

11:8 That you may keep all his commandments, which I command you this day, and may go in, and possess the land, to which you are entering,

11:9 multoque in ea vivatis tempore : quam sub juramento pollicitus est Dominus patribus vestris, et semini eorum, lacte et melle manantem.

11:9 And may live in it a long time: which the Lord promised by oath to your fathers, and to their seed, a land which floweth with milk and honey.

11:10 Terra enim, ad quam ingrederis possidendam, non est sicut terra Ægypti, de qua existi, ubi jacto semine in hortorum morem aquæ ducuntur irriguæ :

11:10 For the land, which thou goest to possess, is not like the land of Egypt, from whence thou camest out, where, when the seed is sown, waters are brought in to water it after the manner of gardens.

11:11 sed montuosa est et campestris, de cælo expectans pluvias,

11:11 But it is a land of hills and plains, expecting rain from heaven.

11:12 quam Dominus Deus tuus semper invisit, et oculi illius in ea sunt a principio anni usque ad finem ejus.

11:12 And the Lord thy God doth always visit it, and his eyes are on it from the beginning of the year unto the end thereof.

11:13 Si ergo obedieritis mandatis meis, quæ ego hodie præcipio vobis, ut diligatis Dominum Deum vestrum, et serviatis ei in toto corde vestro, et in tota anima vestra :

11:13 If then you obey my commandments, which I command you this day, that you love the Lord your God, and serve him with all your heart, and with all your soul:

11:14 dabit pluviam terræ vestræ temporaneam et serotinam, ut colligatis frumentum, et vinum, et oleum,

11:14 He will give to your land the early rain and the latter rain, that you may gather in your corn, and your wine, and your oil,

11:15 fœnumque ex agris ad pascenda jumenta, et ut ipsi comedatis ac saturemini.

11:15 And your hay out of the fields to feed your cattle, and that you may eat and be filled.

11:16 Cavete ne forte decipiatur cor vestrum, et recedatis a Domino, serviatisque diis alienis, et adoretis eos :

11:16 Beware lest perhaps your heart be deceived, and you depart from the Lord, and serve strange gods, and adore them:

11:17 iratusque Dominus claudat cælum, et pluviæ non descendant, nec terra det germen suum, pereatisque velociter de terra optima, quam Dominus daturus est vobis.

11:17 And the Lord being angry shut up heaven, that the rain come not down, nor the earth yield her fruit, and you perish quickly from the excellent land, which the Lord will give you.

11:18 Ponite hæc verba mea in cordibus et in animis vestris, et suspendite ea pro signo in manibus, et inter oculos vestros collocate.

11:18 Lay up these words in your hearts and minds, and hang them for a sign on your hands, and place them between your eyes.

11:19 Docete filios vestros ut illa meditentur : quando sederis in domo tua, et ambulaveris in via, et accubueris atque surrexeris.

11:19 Teach your children that they meditate on them, when thou sittest in thy house, and when thou walkest on the way, and when thou liest down and risest up.

11:20 Scribes ea super postes et januas domus tuæ,

11:20 Thou shalt write them upon the posts and the doors of thy house:

11:21 ut multiplicentur dies tui, et filiorum tuorum in terra, quam juravit Dominus patribus tuis, ut daret eis quamdiu cælum imminet terræ.

11:21 That thy days may be multiplied, and the days of thy children in the land which the Lord swore to thy fathers, that he would give them as long as the heaven hangeth over the earth.

11:22 Si enim custodieritis mandata quæ ego præcipio vobis, et feceritis ea, ut diligatis Dominum Deum vestrum, et ambuletis in omnibus viis ejus, adhærentes ei,

11:22 For if you keep the commandments which I command you, and do them, to love the Lord your God, and walk in all his ways, cleaving unto him,

11:23 disperdet Dominus omnes gentes istas ante faciem vestram, et possidebitis eas, quæ majores et fortiores vobis sunt.

11:23 The Lord will destroy all these nations before your face, and you shall possess them, which are greater and stronger than you.

11:24 Omnis locus, quem calcaverit pes vester, vester erit. A deserto, et a Libano, a flumine magno Euphrate usque ad mare occidentale erunt termini vestri.

11:24 Every place, that your foot shall tread upon, shall be yours. From the desert, and from Libanus, from the great river Euphrates unto the western sea shall be your borders.

11:25 Nullus stabit contra vos : terrorem vestrum et formidinem dabit Dominus Deus vester super omnem terram quam calcaturi estis, sicut locutus est vobis.

11:25 None shall stand against you: the Lord your God shall lay the dread and fear of you upon all the land that you shall tread upon, as he hath spoken to you.

11:26 En propono in conspectu vestro hodie benedictionem et maledictionem :

11:26 Behold I set forth in your sight this day a blessing and a curse:

11:27 benedictionem, si obedieritis mandatis Domini Dei vestri, quæ ego hodie præcipio vobis :

11:27 A blessing, if you obey the commandments of the Lord your God, which I command you this day:

11:28 maledictionem, si non obedieritis mandatis Domini Dei vestri, sed recesseritis de via, quam ego nunc ostendo vobis, et ambulaveritis post deos alienos, quos ignoratis.

11:28 A curse, if you obey not the commandments of the Lord your God, but revolt from the way which now I shew you, and walk after strange gods which you know not.

11:29 Cum vero introduxerit te Dominus Deus tuus in terram, ad quam pergis habitandam, pones benedictionem super montem Garizim, maledictionem super montem Hebal :

11:29 And when the Lord thy God shall have brought thee into the land, whither thou goest to dwell, thou shalt put the blessing upon mount Garizim, the curse upon mount Hebal:

11:30 qui sunt trans Jordanem, post viam quæ vergit ad solis occubitum in terra Chananæi, qui habitat in campestribus contra Galgalam, quæ est juxta vallem tendentem et intrantem procul.

11:30 Which are beyond the Jordan, behind the way that goeth to the setting of the sun, in the land of the Chanaanite who dwelleth in the plain country over against Galgala, which is near the valley that reacheth and entereth far.

11:31 Vos enim transibitis Jordanem, ut possideatis terram quam Dominus Deus vester daturus est vobis, ut habeatis et possideatis illam.

11:31 For you shall pass over the Jordan, to possess the land, which the Lord your God will give you, that you may have it and possess it.

11:32 Videte ergo ut impleatis cæremonias atque judicia, quæ ego hodie ponam in conspectu vestro.

11:32 See therefore that you fulfil the ceremonies and judgments, which I shall set this day before you.

Chapter 12

12:1 Hæc sunt præcepta atque judicia, quæ facere debetis in terra, quam Dominus Deus patrum tuorum daturus est tibi, ut possideas eam cunctis diebus, quibus super humum gradieris.

12:1 These are the precepts and judgments, that you must do in the land, which the Lord the God of thy fathers will give thee, to possess it all the days that thou shalt walk upon the earth.

12:2 Subvertite omnia loca, in quibus coluerunt gentes, quas possessuri estis, deos suos super montes excelsos, et colles, et subter omne lignum frondosum.

12:2 Destroy all the places in which the nations, that you shall possess, worshipped their gods upon high mountains, and hills, and under every shady tree:

12:3 Dissipate aras eorum, et confringite statuas : lucos igne comburite, et idola comminuite : disperdite nomina eorum de locis illis.

12:3 Overthrow their altars, and break down their statues, burn their groves with fire, and break their idols in pieces: destroy their names out of those places.

12:4 Non facietis ita Domino Deo vestro :

12:4 You shall not do so to the Lord your God:

12:5 sed ad locum, quem elegerit Dominus Deus vester de cunctis tribubus vestris, ut ponat nomen suum ibi, et habitet in eo, venietis :

12:5 But you shall come to the place, which the Lord your God shall choose out of all your tribes, to put his name there, and to dwell in it:

12:6 et offeretis in loco illo holocausta et victimas vestras, decimas et primitias manuum vestrarum, et vota atque donaria, primogenita boum et ovium.

12:6 And you shall offer in that place your holocausts and victims, the tithes and firstfruits of your hands and your vows and gifts, the firstborn of your herds and your sheep.

12:7 Et comedetis ibi in conspectu Domini Dei vestri : ac lætabimini in cunctis, ad quæ miseritis manum vos et domus vestræ, in quibus benedixerit vobis Dominus Deus vester.

12:7 And you shall eat there in the sight of the Lord your God: and you shall rejoice in all things, whereunto you shall put your hand, you and your houses wherein the Lord your God hath blessed you.

12:8 Non facietis ibi quæ nos hic facimus hodie, singuli quod sibi rectum videtur :

12:8 You shall not do there the things we do here this day, every man that which seemeth good to himself.

12:9 neque enim usque in præsens tempus venistis ad requiem, et possessionem, quam Dominus Deus vester daturus est vobis.

12:9 For until this present time you are not come to rest, and to the possession, which the Lord your God will give you.

12:10 Transibitis Jordanem, et habitabitis in terra, quam Dominus Deus vester daturus est vobis, ut requiescatis a cunctis hostibus per circuitum : et absque ullo timore habitetis

12:10 You shall pass over the Jordan, and shall dwell in the land which the Lord your God will give you, that you may have rest from all enemies round about: and may dwell without any fear,

12:11 in loco, quem elegerit Dominus Deus vester, ut sit nomen ejus in eo : illuc omnia, quæ præcipio, conferetis, holocausta, et hostias, ac decimas, et primitias manuum vestrarum : et quidquid præcipuum est in muneribus, quæ vovebitis Domino.

12:11 In the place, which the Lord your God shall choose, that his name may be therein. Thither shall you bring all the things that I command you, holocausts, and victims, and tithes, and the firstfruits of your hands: and whatsoever is the choicest in the gifts which you shall vow to the Lord.

12:12 Ibi epulabimini coram Domino Deo vestro, vos et filii ac filiæ vestræ, famuli et famulæ, atque Levites qui in urbibus vestris commoratur : neque enim habet aliam partem et possessionem inter vos.

12:12 There shall you feast before the Lord your God, you and your sons and your daughters, your menservants and maidservants, and the Levite that dwelleth in your cities. For he hath no other part and possession among you.

12:13 Cave ne offeras holocausta tua in omni loco, quem videris :

12:13 Beware lest thou offer thy holocausts in every place that thou shalt see:

12:14 sed in eo, quem elegerit Dominus, in una tribuum tuarum offeres hostias, et facies quæcumque præcipio tibi.

12:14 But in the place which the Lord shall choose in one of thy tribes shalt thou offer sacrifices, and shalt do all that I command thee.

12:15 Sin autem comedere volueris, et te esus carnium delectaverit, occide, comede juxta benedictionem Domini Dei tui, quam dedit tibi in urbibus tuis : sive immundum fuerit, hoc est, maculatum et debile : sive mundum, hoc est, integrum et sine macula, quod offerri licet, sicut capream et cervum, comedes :

12:15 But if thou desirest to eat, and the eating of flesh delight thee, kill, and eat according to the blessing of the Lord thy God, which he hath given thee, in thy cities: whether it be unclean, that is to say, having blemish or defect: or clean, that is to say, sound and without blemish, such as may be offered, as the roe, and the hart, shalt thou eat it:

12:16 absque esu dumtaxat sanguinis, quem super terram quasi aquam effundes.

12:16 Only the blood thou shalt not eat, but thou shalt pour it out upon the earth as water.

12:17 Non poteris comedere in oppidis tuis decimam frumenti, et vini, et olei tui, primogenita armentorum et pecorum, et omnia quæ voveris, et sponte offerre volueris, et primitias manuum tuarum :

12:17 Thou mayst not eat in thy towns the tithes of thy corn, and thy wine, and thy oil, the firstborn of thy herds and thy cattle, nor any thing that thou vowest, and that thou wilt offer voluntarily, and the firstfruits of thy hands:

12:18 sed coram Domino Deo tuo comedes ea in loco, quem elegerit Dominus Deus tuus, tu et filius tuus, et filia tua, et servus et famula, atque Levites qui manet in urbibus tuis : et lætaberis et reficieris coram Domino Deo tuo in cunctis ad quæ extenderis manum tuam.

12:18 But thou shalt eat them before the Lord thy God in the place which the Lord thy God shall choose, thou and thy son and thy daughter, and thy manservant, and maidservant, and the Levite that dwelleth in thy cities: and thou shalt rejoice and be refreshed before the Lord thy God in all things, whereunto thou shalt put thy hand.

12:19 Cave ne derelinquas Levitem in omni tempore quo versaris in terra.

12:19 Take heed thou forsake not the Levite all the time that thou livest in the land.

12:20 Quando dilataverit Dominus Deus tuus terminos tuos, sicut locutus est tibi, et volueris vesci carnibus, quas desiderat anima tua :

12:20 When the Lord thy God shall have enlarged thy borders, as he hath spoken to thee, and thou wilt eat the flesh that thy soul desireth:

12:21 locus autem, quem elegerit Dominus Deus tuus ut sit nomen ejus ibi, si procul fuerit, occides de armentis et pecoribus, quæ habueris, sicut præcepi tibi, et comedes in oppidis tuis, ut tibi placet.

12:21 And if the place which the Lord thy God shall choose, that his name should be there, be far off, thou shalt kill of thy herds and of thy flocks, as I have commanded thee, and shalt eat in thy towns, as it pleaseth thee.

12:22 Sicut comeditur caprea et cervus, ita vesceris eis : et mundus et immundus in commune vescentur.

12:22 Even as the roe and the hart is eaten, so shalt thou eat them: both the clean and unclean shall eat of them alike.

12:23 Hoc solum cave, ne sanguinem comedas : sanguis enim eorum pro anima est, et idcirco non debes animam comedere cum carnibus :

12:23 Only beware of this, that thou eat not the blood, for the blood is for the soul: and therefore thou must not eat the soul with the flesh:

12:24 sed super terram fundes quasi aquam,

12:24 But thou shalt pour it upon the earth as water,

12:25 ut bene sit tibi et filiis tuis post te, cum feceris quod placet in conspectu Domini.

12:25 That it may be well with thee and thy children after thee, when thou shalt do that which is pleasing in the sight of the Lord.

12:26 Quæ autem sanctificaveris, et voveris Domino, tolles, et venies ad locum, quem elegerit Dominus :

12:26 But the things which thou hast sanctified and vowed to the Lord, thou shalt take, and shalt come to the place which the Lord shall choose:

12:27 et offeres oblationes tuas carnem et sanguinem super altare Domini Dei tui : sanguinem hostiarum fundes in altari ; carnibus autem ipse vesceris.

12:27 And shalt offer thy oblations, the flesh and the blood upon the altar of the Lord thy God: the blood of thy victims thou shalt pour on the altar: and the flesh thou thyself shalt eat.

12:28 Observa et audi omnia quæ ego præcipio tibi, ut bene sit tibi et filiis tuis post te in sempiternum, cum feceris quod bonum est et placitum in conspectu Domini Dei tui.

12:28 Observe and hear all the things that I command thee, that it may be well with thee and thy children after thee for ever, when thou shalt do what is good and pleasing in the sight of the Lord thy God.

12:29 Quando disperdiderit Dominus Deus tuus ante faciem tuam gentes, ad quas ingredieris possidendas, et possederis eas, atque habitaveris in terra earum :

12:29 When the Lord thy God shall have destroyed before thy face the nations, which thou shalt go in to possess, and when thou shalt possess them, and dwell in their land:

12:30 cave ne imiteris eas, postquam te fuerint introëunte subversæ, et requiras cæremonias earum, dicens : Sicut coluerunt gentes istæ deos suos, ita et ego colam.

12:30 Beware lest thou imitate them, after they are destroyed at thy coming in, and lest thou seek after their ceremonies, saying: As these nations have worshipped their gods, so will I also worship.

12:31 Non facies similiter Domino Deo tuo. Omnes enim abominationes, quas aversatur Dominus, fecerunt diis suis, offerentes filios et filias, et comburentes igni.

12:31 Thou shalt not do in like manner to the Lord thy God. For they have done to their gods all the abominations which the Lord abhorreth, offering their sons and daughters, and burning them with fire.

12:32 Quod præcipio tibi, hoc tantum facito Domino : nec addas quidquam, nec minuas.

12:32 What I command thee, that only do thou to the Lord: neither add any thing, nor diminish.

Chapter 13

13:1 Si surrexerit in medio tui prophetes, aut qui somnium vidisse se dicat, et prædixerit signum atque portentum,

13:1 If there rise in the midst of thee a prophet or one that saith he hath dreamed a dream, and he foretell a sign and a wonder,

13:2 et evenerit quod locutus est, et dixerit tibi : Eamus, et sequamur deos alienos quos ignoras, et serviamus eis :

13:2 And that come to pass which he spoke, and he say to thee: Let us go and follow strange gods, which thou knowest not, and let us serve them:

13:3 non audies verba prophetæ illius aut somniatoris : quia tentat vos Dominus Deus vester, ut palam fiat utrum diligatis eum an non, in toto corde, et in tota anima vestra.

13:3 Thou shalt not hear the words of that prophet or dreamer: for the Lord your God trieth you, that it may appear whether you love him with all your heart, and with all your soul, or not.

13:4 Dominum Deum vestrum sequimini, et ipsum timete, et mandata illius custodite, et audite vocem ejus : ipsi servietis, et ipsi adhærebitis.

13:4 Follow the Lord your God, and fear him, and keep his commandments, and hear his voice: him you shall serve, and to him you shall cleave.

13:5 Propheta autem ille aut fictor somniorum interficietur : quia locutus est ut vos averteret a Domino Deo vestro, qui eduxit vos de terra Ægypti, et redemit vos de domo servitutis : ut errare te faceret de via, quam tibi præcepit Dominus Deus tuus : et auferes malum de medio tui.

13:5 And that prophet or forger of dreams shall be slain: because he spoke to draw you away from the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, and redeemed you from the house of bondage: to make thee go out of the way, which the Lord thy God commanded thee: and thou shalt take away the evil out of the midst of thee.

13:6 Si tibi voluerit persuadere frater tuus filius matris tuæ, aut filius tuus vel filia, sive uxor quæ est in sinu tuo, aut amicus, quem diligis ut animam tuam, clam dicens : Eamus, et serviamus diis alienis, quos ignoras tu, et patres tui,

13:6 If thy brother the son of thy mother, or thy son, or daughter, or thy wife that is in thy bosom, or thy friend, whom thou lovest as thy own soul, would persuade thee secretly, saying: Let us go, and serve strange gods, which thou knowest not, nor thy fathers,

13:7 cunctarum in circuitu gentium, quæ juxta vel procul sunt, ab initio usque ad finem terræ,

13:7 Of all the nations round about, that are near or afar off, from one end of the earth to the other,

13:8 non acquiescas ei, nec audias, neque parcat ei oculus tuus ut miserearis et occultes eum,

13:8 Consent not to him, hear him not, neither let thy eye spare him to pity and conceal him,

13:9 sed statim interficies : sit primum manus tua super eum, et postea omnis populus mittat manum.

13:9 But thou shalt presently put him to death. Let thy hand be first upon him, and afterwards the hands of all the people.

13:10 Lapidibus obrutus necabitur : quia voluit te abstrahere a Domino Deo tuo, qui eduxit te de terra Ægypti, de domo servitutis :

13:10 With stones shall he be stoned to death: because he would have withdrawn thee from the Lord thy God, who brought thee out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage:

13:11 ut omnis Israël audiens timeat, et nequaquam ultra faciat quippiam hujus rei simile.

13:11 That all Israel hearing may fear, and may do no more any thing like this.

13:12 Si audieris in una urbium tuarum, quas Dominus Deus tuus dabit tibi ad habitandum, dicentes aliquos :

13:12 If in one of thy cities, which the Lord thy God shall give thee to dwell in, thou hear some say:

13:13 Egressi sunt filii Belial de medio tui, et averterunt habitatores urbis suæ, atque dixerunt : Eamus, et serviamus diis alienis quos ignoratis :

13:13 Children of Belial are gone out of the midst of thee, and have withdrawn the inhabitants of their city, and have said: Let us go, and serve strange gods which you know not:

13:14 quære sollicite et diligenter, rei veritate perspecta, si inveneris certum esse quod dicitur, et abominationem hanc opere perpetratam,

13:14 Inquire carefully and diligently, the truth of the thing by looking well into it, and if thou find that which is said to be certain, and that this abomination hath been really committed,

13:15 statim percuties habitatores urbis illius in ore gladii, et delebis eam ac omnia quæ in illa sunt, usque ad pecora.

13:15 Thou shalt forthwith kill the inhabitants of that city with the edge of the sword, and shalt destroy it and all things that are in it, even the cattle.

13:16 Quidquid etiam supellectilis fuerit, congregabis in medio platearum ejus, et cum ipsa civitate succendes, ita ut universa consumas Domino Deo tuo, et sit tumulus sempiternus. Non ædificabitur amplius,

13:16 And all the household goods that are there, thou shalt gather together in the midst of the streets thereof, and shall burn them with the city itself, so as to comsume all for the Lord thy God, and that it be a heap for ever: it shall be built no more.

13:17 et non adhærebit de illo anathemate quidquam in manu tua : ut avertatur Dominus ab ira furoris sui, et misereatur tui, multiplicetque te sicut juravit patribus tuis,

13:17 And there shall nothing of that anathema stick to thy hand: that the Lord may turn from the wrath of his fury, and may have mercy on thee, and multiply thee as he swore to thy fathers,

13:18 quando audieris vocem Domini Dei tui custodiens omnia præcepta ejus, quæ ego præcipio tibi hodie, ut facias quod placitum est in conspectu Domini Dei tui.

13:18 When thou shalt hear the voice of the Lord thy God, keeping all his precepts, which I command thee this day, that thou mayst do what is pleasing in the sight of the Lord thy God.

Chapter 14

14:1 Filii estote Domini Dei vestri : non vos incidetis, nec facietis calvitium super mortuo :

14:1 Be ye children of the Lord your God: you shall not cut yourselves, nor make any baldness for the dead;

14:2 quoniam populus sanctus es Domino Deo tuo, et te elegit ut sis ei in populum peculiarem de cunctis gentibus, quæ sunt super terram.

14:2 Because thou art a holy people to the Lord thy God: and he chose thee to be his peculiar people of all nations that are upon the earth.

14:3 Ne comedatis quæ immunda sunt.

14:3 Eat not the things that are unclean.

14:4 Hoc est animal quod comedere debetis : bovem, et ovem, et capram,

14:4 These are the beasts that you shall eat, the ox, and the sheep, and the goat,

14:5 cervum et capream, bubalum, tragelaphum, pygargum, orygem, camelopardalum.

14:5 The hart and the roe, the buffle, the chamois, the pygarg, the wild goat, the camelopardalus.

14:6 Omne animal, quod in duas partes findit ungulam, et ruminat, comedetis.

14:6 Every beast that divideth the hoof in two parts, and cheweth the cud, you shall eat.

14:7 De his autem, quæ ruminant, et ungulam non findunt, comedere non debetis, ut camelum, leporem, chœrogryllum : hæc, quia ruminant et non dividunt ungulam, immunda erunt vobis.

14:7 But of them that chew the cud, but divide not the hoof, you shall not eat, such as the camel, the hare, and the cherogril: because they chew the cud, but divide not the hoof, they shall be unclean to you.

14:8 Sus quoque, quoniam dividat ungulam et non ruminat, immunda erit. Carnibus eorum non vescemini, et cadavera non tangetis.

14:8 The swine also, because it divideth the hoof, but cheweth not the cud, shall be unclean, their flesh you shall not eat, and their carcasses you shall not touch.

14:9 Hæc comedetis ex omnibus quæ morantur in aquis : quæ habent pinnulas et squamas, comedite :

14:9 These shall you eat of all that abide in the waters: All that have fins and scales, you shall eat.

14:10 quæ absque pinnulis et squamis sunt, ne comedatis, quia immunda sunt.

14:10 Such as are without fins and scales, you shall not eat, because they are unclean.

14:11 Omnes aves mundas comedite.

14:11 All birds that are clean you shall eat.

14:12 Immundas ne comedatis : aquilam scilicet, et gryphem, et haliæetum,

14:12 The unclean eat not: to wit, the eagle, and the grype, and the osprey,

14:13 ixion et vulturem ac milvum juxta genus suum :

14:13 The ringtail, and the vulture, and the kite according to their kind:

14:14 et omne corvini generis,

14:14 And all of the raven's kind:

14:15 et struthionem, ac noctuam, et larum, atque accipitrem juxta genus suum :

14:15 And the ostrich, and the owl, and the larus, and the hawk according to its kind:

14:16 herodium ac cygnum, et ibin,

14:16 The heron, and the swan, and the stork,

14:17 ac mergulum, porphyrionem, et nycticoracem,

14:17 And the cormorant, the porphirion, and the night crow,

14:18 onocrotalum, et charadrium, singula in genere suo : upupam quoque et vespertilionem.

14:18 The bittern, and the charadrion, every one in their kind: the houp also and the bat.

14:19 Et omne quod reptat et pennulas habet, immundum erit, et non comedetur.

14:19 Every thing that creepeth, and hath little wings, shall be unclean, and shall not be eaten.

14:20 Omne quod mundum est, comedite.

14:20 All that is clean, you shall eat.

14:21 Quidquid autem morticinum est, ne vescamini ex eo. Peregrino, qui intra portas tuas est, da ut comedat, aut vende ei : quia tu populus sanctus Domini Dei tui es. Non coques hædum in lacte matris suæ.

14:21 But whatsoever is dead of itself, eat not thereof. Give it to the stranger, that is within thy gates, to eat, or sell it to him: because thou art the holy people of the Lord thy God. Thou shalt not boil a kid in the milk of his dam.

14:22 Decimam partem separabis de cunctis fructibus tuis qui nascuntur in terra per annos singulos,

14:22 Every year thou shalt set aside the tithes of all thy fruits that the earth bringeth forth,

14:23 et comedes in conspectu Domini Dei tui in loco quem elegerit, ut in eo nomen illius invocetur, decimam frumenti tui, et vini, et olei, et primogenita de armentis et ovibus tuis : ut discas timere Dominum Deum tuum omni tempore.

14:23 And thou shalt eat before the Lord thy God in the place which he shall choose, that his name may be called upon therein, the tithe of thy corn, and thy wine, and thy oil, and the firstborn of thy herds and thy sheep: that thou mayst learn to fear the Lord thy God at all times.

14:24 Cum autem longior fuerit via, et locus quem elegerit Dominus Deus tuus, tibique benedixerit, nec potueris ad eum hæc cuncta portare,

14:24 But when the way and the place which the Lord thy God shall choose, are far off, and he hath blessed thee, and thou canst not carry all these things thither,

14:25 vendes omnia, et in pretium rediges, portabisque manu tua, et proficisceris ad locum quem elegerit Dominus Deus tuus :

14:25 Thou shalt sell them all, and turn them into money, and shalt carry it in thy hand, and shalt go to the place which the Lord shall choose:

14:26 et emes ex eadem pecunia quidquid tibi placuerit, sive ex armentis, sive ex ovibus, vinum quoque et siceram, et omne quod desiderat anima tua : et comedes coram Domino Deo tuo, et epulaberis tu et domus tua :

14:26 And thou shalt buy with the same money whatsoever pleaseth thee, either of the herds or of sheep, wine also and strong drink, and all that thy soul desireth: and thou shalt eat before the Lord thy God, and shalt feast, thou and thy house:

14:27 et Levites qui intra portas tuas est, cave ne derelinquas eum, quia non habet aliam partem in possessione tua.

14:27 And the Levite that is within thy gates, beware thou forsake him not, because he hath no other part in thy possession.

14:28 Anno tertio separabis aliam decimam ex omnibus quæ nascuntur tibi eo tempore, et repones intra januas tuas.

14:28 The third year thou shalt separate another tithe of all things that grow to thee at that time, and shalt lay it up within thy gates.

14:29 Venietque Levites qui aliam non habet partem nec possessionem tecum, et peregrinus ac pupillus et vidua, qui intra portas tuas sunt, et comedent et saturabuntur : ut benedicat tibi Dominus Deus tuus in cunctis operibus manuum tuarum quæ feceris.

14:29 And the Levite that hath no other part nor possession with thee, and the stranger and the fatherless and the widow, that are within thy gates, shall come and shall eat and be filled: that the Lord thy God may bless thee in all the works of thy hands that thou shalt do.

Chapter 15

15:1 Septimo anno facies remissionem,

15:1 In the seventh year thou shalt make a remission,

15:2 quæ hoc ordine celebrabitur. Cui debetur aliquid ab amico vel proximo ac fratre suo, repetere non poterit, quia annus remissionis est Domini.

15:2 Which shall be celebrated in this order. He to whom any thing is owing from his friend or neighbour or brother, cannot demand it again, because it is the year of remission of the Lord.

15:3 A peregrino et advena exiges : civem et propinquum repetendi non habebis potestatem.

15:3 Of the foreigner or stranger thou mayst exact it: of thy countryman and neighbour thou shalt not have power to demand it again.

15:4 Et omnino indigens et mendicus non erit inter vos : ut benedicat tibi Dominus Deus tuus in terra, quam traditurus est tibi in possessionem.

15:4 And there shall be no poor nor beggar among you: that the Lord thy God may bless thee in the land which he will give thee in possession.

15:5 Si tamen audieris vocem Domini Dei tui, et custodieris universa quæ jussit, et quæ ego hodie præcipio tibi, benedicet tibi, ut pollicitus est.

15:5 Yet so if thou hear the voice of the Lord thy God, and keep all things that he hath ordained, and which I command thee this day, he will bless thee, as he hath promised.

15:6 Fœnerabis gentibus multis, et ipse a nullo accipies mutuum. Dominaberis nationibus plurimis, et tui nemo dominabitur.

15:6 Thou shalt lend to many nations, and thou shalt borrow of no man. Thou shalt have dominion over very many nations, and no one shall have dominion over thee.

15:7 Si unus de fratribus tuis, qui morantur intra portas civitatis tuæ in terra quam Dominus Deus tuus daturus est tibi, ad paupertatem venerit, non obdurabis cor tuum, nec contrahes manum,

15:7 If one of thy brethren that dwelleth within thy gates of thy city in the land which the Lord thy God will give thee, come to poverty: thou shalt not harden thy heart, nor close thy hand,

15:8 sed aperies eam pauperi, et dabis mutuum, quo eum indigere perspexeris.

15:8 But shalt open it to the poor man, thou shalt lend him, that which thou perceivest he hath need of.

15:9 Cave ne forte subrepat tibi impia cogitatio, et dicas in corde tuo : Appropinquat septimus annus remissionis : et avertas oculos tuos a paupere fratre tuo, nolens ei quod postulat mutuum commodare : ne clamet contra te ad Dominum, et fiat tibi in peccatum.

15:9 Beware lest perhaps a wicked thought steal in upon thee, and thou say in thy heart: The seventh year of remission draweth nigh; and thou turn away thy eyes from thy poor brother, denying to lend him that which he asketh: lest he cry against thee to the Lord, and it become a sin unto thee.

15:10 Sed dabis ei : nec ages quippiam callide in ejus necessitatibus sublevandis, ut benedicat tibi Dominus Deus tuus in omni tempore, et in cunctis ad quæ manum miseris.

15:10 But thou shalt give to him: neither shalt thou do any thing craftily in relieving his necessities: that the Lord thy God may bless thee at all times, and in all things to which thou shalt put thy hand.

15:11 Non deerunt pauperes in terra habitationis tuæ : idcirco ego præcipio tibi, ut aperias manum fratri tuo egeno et pauperi, qui tecum versatur in terra.

15:11 There will not be wanting poor in the land of thy habitation: therefore I command thee to open thy hand to thy needy and poor brother, that liveth in the land.

15:12 Cum tibi venditus fuerit frater tuus Hebræus aut Hebræa, et sex annis servierit tibi, in septimo anno dimittes eum liberum :

15:12 When thy brother a Hebrew man, or Hebrew woman is sold to thee, and hath served thee six years, in the seventh year thou shalt let him go free:

15:13 et quem libertate donaveris, nequaquam vacuum abire patieris :

15:13 And when thou sendest him out free, thou shalt not let him go away empty:

15:14 sed dabis viaticum de gregibus, et de area, et torculari tuo, quibus Dominus Deus tuus benedixerit tibi.

15:14 But shall give him for his way out of thy flocks, and out of thy barnfloor, and thy winepress, wherewith the Lord thy God shall bless thee.

15:15 Memento quod et ipse servieris in terra Ægypti, et liberaverit te Dominus Deus tuus, et idcirco ego nunc præcipio tibi.

15:15 Remember that thou also wast a bondservant in the land of Egypt, and the Lord thy God made thee free, and therefore I now command thee this.

15:16 Sin autem dixerit : Nolo egredi : eo quod diligat te, et domum tuam, et bene sibi apud te esse sentiat :

15:16 But if he say: I will not depart: because he loveth thee, and thy house, and findeth that he is well with thee:

15:17 assumes subulam, et perforabis aurem ejus in janua domus tuæ, et serviet tibi usque in æternum. Ancillæ quoque similiter facies.

15:17 Thou shalt take an awl, and bore through his ear in the door of thy house, and he shall serve thee for ever: thou shalt do in like manner to thy womanservant also.

15:18 Non avertas ab eis oculos tuos, quando dimiseris eos liberos, quoniam juxta mercedem mercenarii per sex annos servivit tibi : ut benedicat tibi Dominus Deus tuus in cunctis operibus quæ agis.

15:18 Turn not away thy eyes from them when thou makest them free: because he hath served thee six years according to the wages of a hireling: that the Lord thy God may bless thee in all the works that thou dost.

15:19 De primogenitis, quæ nascuntur in armentis, et in ovibus tuis, quidquid est sexus masculini, sanctificabis Domino Deo tuo. Non operaberis in primogenito bovis, et non tondebis primogenita ovium.

15:19 Of the firstlings, that come of thy herds and thy sheep, thou shalt sanctify to the Lord thy God whatsoever is of the male sex. Thou shalt not work with the firstling of a bullock, and thou shalt not shear the firstlings of thy sheep.

15:20 In conspectu Domini Dei tui comedes ea per annos singulos in loco quem elegerit Dominus, tu et domus tua.

15:20 In the sight of the Lord thy God shalt thou eat them every year, in the place that the Lord shall choose, thou and thy house.

15:21 Sin autem habuerit maculam, vel claudum fuerit, vel cæcum, aut in aliqua parte deforme vel debile, non immolabitur Domino Deo tuo :

15:21 But if it have a blemish, or be lame, or blind, or in any part disfigured or feeble, it shall not be sacrificed to the Lord thy God.

15:22 sed intra portas urbis tuæ comedes illud : tam mundus quam immundus similiter vescentur eis, quasi caprea et cervo.

15:22 But thou shalt eat it within the gates of thy city: the clean and the unclean shall eat them alike, as the roe and as the hart.

15:23 Hoc solum observabis, ut sanguinem eorum non comedas, sed effundes in terram quasi aquam.

15:23 Only thou shalt take heed not to eat their blood, but pour it out on the earth as water.

Chapter 16

16:1 Observa mensem novarum frugum, et verni primum temporis, ut facias Phase Domino Deo tuo : quoniam in isto mense eduxit te Dominus Deus tuus de Ægypto nocte.

16:1 Observe the month of new corn, which is the first of the spring, that thou mayst celebrate the phase to the Lord thy God: because in this month the Lord thy God brought thee out of Egypt by night.

16:2 Immolabisque Phase Domino Deo tuo de ovibus, et de bobus, in loco quem elegerit Dominus Deus tuus, ut habitet nomen ejus ibi.

16:2 And thou shalt sacrifice the phase to the Lord thy God, of sheep, and of oxen, in the place which the Lord thy God shall choose, that his name may dwell there.

16:3 Non comedes in eo panem fermentatum : septem diebus comedes absque fermento afflictionis panem, quoniam in pavore egressus es de Ægypto : ut memineris diei egressionis tuæ de Ægypto, omnibus diebus vitæ tuæ.

16:3 Thou shalt not eat with it leavened bread: seven days shalt thou eat without leaven, the bread of affliction, because thou camest out of Egypt in fear: that thou mayst remember the day of thy coming out of Egypt, all the days of thy life.

16:4 Non apparebit fermentum in omnibus terminis tuis septem diebus, et non remanebit de carnibus ejus, quod immolatum est vespere in die primo, usque mane.

16:4 No leaven shall be seen in all thy coasts for seven days, neither shall any of the flesh of that which was sacrificed the first day in the evening remain until morning.

16:5 Non poteris immolare Phase in qualibet urbium tuarum, quas Dominus Deus tuus daturus est tibi,

16:5 Thou mayst not immolate the phase in any one of thy cities, which the Lord thy God will give thee:

16:6 sed in loco quem elegerit Dominus Deus tuus, ut habitet nomen ejus ibi : immolabis Phase vespere ad solis occasum, quando egressus es de Ægypto.

16:6 But in the place which the Lord thy God shall choose, that his name may dwell there: thou shalt immolate the phase in the evening, at the going down of the sun, at which time thou camest out of Egypt.

16:7 Et coques, et comedes in loco quem elegerit Dominus Deus tuus, maneque consurgens vades in tabernacula tua.

16:7 And thou shalt dress, and eat it in the place which the Lord thy God shall choose, and in the morning rising up thou shalt go into thy dwellings.

16:8 Sex diebus comedes azyma : et in die septima, quia collecta est Domini Dei tui, non facies opus.

16:8 Six days shalt thou eat unleavened bread: and on the seventh day, because it is the assembly of the Lord thy God, thou shalt do no work.

16:9 Septem hebdomadas numerabis tibi ab ea die qua falcem in segetem miseris.

16:9 Thou shalt number unto thee seven weeks from that day, wherein thou didst put the sickle to the corn.

16:10 Et celebrabis diem festum hebdomadarum Domino Deo tuo, oblationem spontaneam manus tuæ, quam offeres juxta benedictionem Domini Dei tui :

16:10 And thou shalt celebrate the festival of weeks to the Lord thy God, a voluntary oblation of thy hand, which thou shalt offer according to the blessing of the Lord thy God.

16:11 et epulaberis coram Domino Deo tuo, tu, filius tuus et filia tua, servus tuus et ancilla tua, et Levites qui est intra portas tuas, advena ac pupillus et vidua, qui morantur vobiscum : in loco quem elegerit Dominus Deus tuus, ut habitet nomen ejus ibi.

16:11 And thou shalt feast before the Lord thy God, thou, and thy son, and thy daughter, and thy manservant, and thy maidservant, and the Levite that is within thy gates, and the stranger and the fatherless, and the widow, who abide with you: in the place which the Lord thy God shall choose, that his name may dwell there:

16:12 Et recordaberis quoniam servus fueris in Ægypto : custodiesque ac facies quæ præcepta sunt.

16:12 And thou shalt remember that thou wast a servant in Egypt: and thou shalt keep and do the things that are commanded.

16:13 Solemnitatem quoque tabernaculorum celebrabis per septem dies, quando collegeris de area et torculari fruges tuas :

16:13 Thou shalt celebrate the solemnity also of tabernacles seven days, when thou hast gathered in thy fruit of the barnfloor and of the winepress.

16:14 et epulaberis in festivitate tua, tu, filius tuus et filia, servus tuus et ancilla, Levites quoque et advena, pupillus et vidua qui intra portas tuas sunt.

16:14 And thou shalt make merry in thy festival time, thou, thy son, and thy daughter, thy manservant, and thy maidservant, the Levite also and the stranger, and the fatherless and the widow that are within thy gates.

16:15 Septem diebus Domino Deo tuo festa celebrabis in loco quem elegerit Dominus : benedicetque tibi Dominus Deus tuus in cunctis frugibus tuis, et in omni opere manuum tuarum, erisque in lætitia.

16:15 Seven days shalt thou celebrate feasts to the Lord thy God in the place which the Lord shall choose: and the Lord thy God will bless thee in all thy fruits, and in every work of thy hands, and thou shalt be in joy.

16:16 Tribus vicibus per annum apparebit omne masculinum tuum in conspectu Domini Dei tui in loco quem elegerit : in solemnitate azymorum, in solemnitate hebdomadarum, et in solemnitate tabernaculorum. Non apparebit ante Dominum vacuus :

16:16 Three times in a year shall all thy males appear before the Lord thy God in the place which he shall choose: in the feast of unleavened bread, in the feast of weeks, and in the feast of tabernacles. No one shall appear with his hands empty before the Lord:

16:17 sed offeret unusquisque secundum quod habuerit juxta benedictionem Domini Dei sui, quam dederit ei.

16:17 But every one shall offer according to what he hath, according to the blessing of the Lord his God, which he shall give him.

16:18 Judices et magistros constitues in omnibus portis tuis, quas Dominus Deus tuus dederit tibi, per singulas tribus tuas : ut judicent populum justo judicio,

16:18 Thou shalt appoint judges and magistrates in all thy gates, which the Lord thy God shall give thee, in all thy tribes: that they may judge the people with just judgment,

16:19 nec in alteram partem declinent. Non accipies personam, nec munera : quia munera excæcant oculos sapientum, et mutant verba justorum.

16:19 And not go aside to either part. Thou shalt not accept person nor gifts: for gifts blind the eyes of the wise, and change the words of the just.

16:20 Juste quod justum est persequeris : ut vivas, et possideas terram, quam Dominus Deus tuus dederit tibi.

16:20 Thou shalt follow justly after that which is just: that thou mayst live and possess the land, which the Lord thy God shall give thee.

16:21 Non plantabis lucum, et omnem arborem juxta altare Domini Dei tui.

16:21 Thou shalt plant no grove, nor any tree near the altar of the Lord thy God:

16:22 Nec facies tibi, neque constitues statuam : quæ odit Dominus Deus tuus.

16:22 Neither shalt thou make nor set up to thyself a statue: which things the Lord thy God hateth.

Chapter 17

17:1 Non immolabis Domino Deo tuo ovem, et bovem, in quo est macula, aut quippiam vitii : quia abominatio est Domino Deo tuo.

17:1 Thou shalt not sacrifice to the Lord thy God a sheep, or an ox, wherein there is blemish, or any fault: for that is an abomination to the Lord thy God.

17:2 Cum reperti fuerint apud te intra unam portarum tuarum, quas Dominus Deus tuus dabit tibi, vir aut mulier qui faciant malum in conspectu Domini Dei tui, et transgrediantur pactum illius,

17:2 When there shall be found among you within any of thy gates, which the Lord thy God shall give thee, man or woman that do evil in the sight of the Lord thy God, and transgress his covenant,

17:3 ut vadant et servant diis alienis, et adorent eos, solem et lunam, et omnem militiam cæli, quæ non præcepi :

17:3 So as to go and serve strange gods, and adore them, the sun and the moon, and all the host of heaven, which I have not commanded:

17:4 et hoc tibi fuerit nuntiatum, audiensque inquisieris diligenter et verum esse repereris, et abominatio facta est in Israël :

17:4 And this is told thee, and hearing it thou hast inquired diligently, and found it to be true, and that the abomination is committed in Israel:

17:5 educes virum ac mulierem, qui rem sceleratissimam perpetrarunt, ad portas civitatis tuæ, et lapidibus obruentur.

17:5 Thou shalt bring forth the man or the woman, who have committed that most wicked thing, to the gates of thy city, and they shall be stoned.

17:6 In ore duorum aut trium testium peribit qui interficietur. Nemo occidatur, uno contra se dicente testimonium.

17:6 By the mouth of two or three witnesses shall he die that is to be slain. Let no man be put to death, when only one beareth witness against him.

17:7 Manus testium prima interficiet eum, et manus reliqui populi extrema mittetur : ut auferas malum de medio tui.

17:7 The hands of the witnesses shall be first upon him to kill him, and afterwards the hands of the rest of the people: that thou mayst take away the evil out of the midst of thee.

17:8 Si difficile et ambiguum apud te judicium esse perspexeris inter sanguinem et sanguinem, causam et causam, lepram et lepram : et judicum intra portas tuas videris verba variari : surge, et ascende ad locum, quem elegerit Dominus Deus tuus.

17:8 If thou perceive that there be among you a hard and doubtful matter in judgment between blood and blood, cause and cause, leprosy and leprosy: and thou see that the words of the judges within thy gates do vary: arise, and go up to the place, which the Lord thy God shall choose.

17:9 Veniesque ad sacerdotes Levitici generis, et ad judicem qui fuerit illo tempore : quæresque ab eis, qui indicabunt tibi judicii veritatem.

17:9 And thou shalt come to the priests of the Levitical race, and to the judge, that shall be at that time: and thou shalt ask of them, and they shall shew thee the truth of the judgment.

17:10 Et facies quodcumque dixerint qui præsunt loco quem elegerit Dominus, et docuerint te

17:10 And thou shalt do whatsoever they shall say, that preside in the place, which the Lord shall choose, and what they shall teach thee,

17:11 juxta legem ejus, sequerisque sententiam eorum, nec declinabis ad dexteram neque ad sinistram.

17:11 According to his law; and thou shalt follow their sentence: neither shalt thou decline to the right hand nor to the left hand.

17:12 Qui autem superbierit, nolens obedire sacerdotis imperio, qui eo tempore ministrat Domino Deo tuo, et decreto judicis, morietur homo ille, et auferes malum de Israël :

17:12 But he that will be proud, and refuse to obey the commandment of the priest, who ministereth at that time to the Lord thy God, and the decree of the judge, that man shall die, and thou shalt take away the evil from Israel:

17:13 cunctusque populus audiens timebit, ut nullus deinceps intumescat superbia.

17:13 And all the people hearing it shall fear, that no one afterwards swell with pride.

17:14 Cum ingressus fueris terram, quam Dominus Deus tuus dabit tibi, et possederis eam, habitaverisque in illa, et dixeris : Constituam super me regem, sicut habent omnes per circuitum nationes :

17:14 When thou art come into the land, which the Lord thy God will give thee, and possessest it, and shalt say: I will set a king over me, as all nations have that are round about:

17:15 eum constitues, quem Dominus Deus tuus elegerit de numero fratrum tuorum. Non poteris alterius gentis hominem regem facere, qui non sit frater tuus.

17:15 Thou shalt set him whom the Lord thy God shall choose out of the number of thy brethren. Thou mayst not make a man of another nation king, that is not thy brother.

17:16 Cumque fuerit constitutus, non multiplicabit sibi equos, nec reducet populum in Ægyptum, equitatus numero sublevatus, præsertim cum Dominus præceperit vobis ut nequaquam amplius per eamdem viam revertamini.

17:16 And when he is made king, he shall not multiply horses to himself, nor lead back the people into Egypt, being lifted up with the number of his horsemen, especially since the Lord hath commanded you to return no more the same way.

17:17 Non habebit uxores plurimas, quæ alliciant animum ejus, neque argenti et auri immensa pondera.

17:17 He shall not have many wives, that may allure his mind, nor immense sums of silver and gold.

17:18 Postquam autem sederit in solio regni sui, describet sibi Deuteronomium legis hujus in volumine, accipiens exemplar a sacerdotibus Leviticæ tribus,

17:18 But after he is raised to the throne of his kingdom, he shall copy out to himself the Deuteronomy of this law in a volume, taking the copy of the priests of the Levitical tribe,

17:19 et habebit secum, legetque illud omnibus diebus vitæ suæ, ut discat timere Dominum Deum suum, et custodire verba et cæremonias ejus, quæ in lege præcepta sunt.

17:19 And he shall have it with him, and shall read it all the days of his life, that he may learn to fear the Lord his God, and keep his words and ceremonies, that are commanded in the law;

17:20 Nec elevetur cor ejus in superbiam super fratres suos, neque declinet in partem dexteram vel sinistram, ut longo tempore regnet ipse et filii ejus super Israël.

17:20 And that his heart be not lifted up with pride over his brethren, nor decline to the right or to the left, that he and his sons may reign a long time over Israel.

Chapter 18

18:1 Non habebunt sacerdotes et Levitæ, et omnes qui de eadem tribu sunt, partem et hæreditatem cum reliquo Israël, quia sacrificia Domini, et oblationes ejus comedent,

18:1 The priests and Levites, and all that are of the same tribe, shall have no part nor inheritance with the rest of Israel, because they shall eat the sacrifices of the Lord, and his oblations,

18:2 et nihil aliud accipient de possessione fratrum suorum : Dominus enim ipse est hæreditas eorum, sicut locutus est illis.

18:2 And they shall receive nothing else of the possession of their brethren: for the Lord himself is their inheritance, as he hath said to them.

18:3 Hoc erit judicium sacerdotum a populo, et ab his qui offerunt victimas : sive bovem, sive ovem immolaverint, dabunt sacerdoti armum ac ventriculum :

18:3 This shall be the priest's due from the people, and from them that offer victims: whether they sacrifice an ox, or a sheep, they shall give to the priest the shoulder and the breast:

18:4 primitias frumenti, vini, et olei, et lanarum partem ex ovium tonsione.

18:4 The firstfruits also of corn, of wine, and of oil, and a part of the wool from the shearing of their sheep.

18:5 Ipsum enim elegit Dominus Deus tuus de cunctis tribubus tuis, ut stet, et ministret nomini Domini, ipse, et filii ejus in sempiternum.

18:5 For the Lord thy God hath chosen him of all thy tribes, to stand and to minister to the name of the Lord, him and his sons for ever.

18:6 Si exierit Levites ex una urbium tuarum ex omni Israël in qua habitat, et voluerit venire, desiderans locum quem elegerit Dominus,

18:6 If a Levite go out of any one of the cities throughout all Israel, in which he dwelleth, and have a longing mind to come to the place which the Lord shall choose,

18:7 ministrabit in nomine Domini Dei sui, sicut omnes fratres ejus Levitæ, qui stabunt eo tempore coram Domino.

18:7 He shall minister in the name of the Lord his God, as all his brethren the Levites do, that shall stand at that time before the Lord.

18:8 Partem ciborum eamdem accipiet, quam et ceteri : excepto eo, quod in urbe sua ex paterna ei successione debetur.

18:8 He shall receive the same portion of food that the rest do: besides that which is due to him in his own city, by succession from his fathers.

18:9 Quando ingressus fueris terram, quam Dominus Deus tuus dabit tibi, cave ne imitari velis abominationes illarum gentium.

18:9 When thou art come into the land which the Lord thy God shall give thee, beware lest thou have a mind to imitate the abominations of those nations.

18:10 Nec inveniatur in te qui lustret filium suum, aut filiam, ducens per ignem : aut qui ariolos sciscitetur, et observet somnia atque auguria, nec sit maleficus,

18:10 Neither let there be found among you any one that shall expiate his son or daughter, making them to pass through the fire: or that consulteth soothsayers, or observeth dreams and omens, neither let there be any wizard,

18:11 nec incantator, nec qui pythones consulat, nec divinos, aut quærat a mortuis veritatem.

18:11 Nor charmer, nor any one that consulteth pythonic spirits, or fortune tellers, or that seeketh the truth from the dead.

18:12 Omnia enim hæc abominatur Dominus, et propter istiusmodi scelera delebit eos in introitu tuo.

18:12 For the Lord abhorreth all these things, and for these abominations he will destroy them at thy coming.

18:13 Perfectus eris, et absque macula cum Domino Deo tuo.

18:13 Thou shalt be perfect, and without spot before the Lord thy God.

18:14 Gentes istæ, quarum possidebis terram, augures et divinos audiunt : tu autem a Domino Deo tuo aliter institutus es.

18:14 These nations, whose land thou shalt possess, hearken to soothsayers and diviners: but thou art otherwise instructed by the Lord thy God.

18:15 Prophetam de gente tua et de fratribus tuis, sicut me, suscitabit tibi Dominus Deus tuus : ipsum audies,

18:15 The Lord thy God will raise up to thee a PROPHET of thy nation and of thy brethren like unto me: him thou shalt hear:

18:16 ut petisti a Domino Deo tuo in Horeb, quando concio congregata est, atque dixisti : Ultra non audiam vocem Domini Dei mei, et ignem hunc maximum amplius non videbo, ne moriar.

18:16 As thou desiredst of the Lord thy God in Horeb, when the assembly was gathered together, and saidst: Let me not hear any more the voice of the Lord my God, neither let me see any more this exceeding great fire, lest I die.

18:17 Et ait Dominus mihi : Bene omnia sunt locuti.

18:17 And the Lord said to me: They have spoken all things well.

18:18 Prophetam suscitabo eis de medio fratrum suorum similem tui : et ponam verba mea in ore ejus, loqueturque ad eos omnia quæ præcepero illi.

18:18 I will raise them up a prophet out of the midst of their brethren like to thee: and I will put my words in his mouth, and he shall speak to them all that I shall command him.

18:19 Qui autem verba ejus, quæ loquetur in nomine meo, audire noluerit, ego ultor existam.

18:19 And he that will not hear his words, which he shall speak in my name, I will be the revenger.

18:20 Propheta autem qui arrogantia depravatus voluerit loqui in nomine meo, quæ ego non præcepi illi ut diceret, aut ex nomine alienorum deorum, interficietur.

18:20 But the prophet, who being corrupted with pride, shall speak in my name things that I did not command him to say, or in the name of strange gods, shall be slain.

18:21 Quod si tacita cogitatione responderis : Quomodo possum intelligere verbum, quod Dominus non est locutus ?

18:21 And if in silent thought thou answer: How shall I know the word that the Lord hath not spoken?

18:22 hoc habebis signum : quod in nomine Domini propheta ille prædixerit, et non evenerit : hoc Dominus non est locutus, sed per tumorem animi sui propheta confinxit : et idcirco non timebis eum.

18:22 Thou shalt have this sign: Whatsoever that same prophet foretelleth in the name of the Lord, and it cometh not to pass: that thing the Lord hath not spoken, but the prophet hath forged it by the pride of his mind: and therefore thou shalt not fear him.

Chapter 19

19:1 Cum disperdiderit Dominus Deus tuus gentes, quarum tibi traditurus est terram, et possederis eam, habitaverisque in urbibus ejus et in ædibus :

19:1 When the Lord thy God hath destroyed the nations, whose land he will deliver to thee, and thou shalt possess it, and shalt dwell in the cities and houses thereof:

19:2 tres civitates separabis tibi in medio terræ, quam Dominus Deus tuus dabit tibi in possessionem,

19:2 Thou shalt separate to thee three cities in the midst of the land, which the Lord will give thee in possession,

19:3 sternens diligenter viam : et in tres æqualiter partes totam terræ tuæ provinciam divides : ut habeat e vicino qui propter homicidium profugus est, quo possit evadere.

19:3 Paving diligently the way: and thou shalt divide the whole province of thy land equally into three parts: that he who is forced to flee for manslaughter, may have near at hand whither to escape.

19:4 Hæc erit lex homicidæ fugientis, cujus vita servanda est : qui percusserit proximum suum nesciens, et qui heri et nudiustertius nullum contra eum odium habuisse comprobatur :

19:4 This shall be the law of the slayer that fleeth, whose life is to be saved: He that killeth his neighbor ignorantly, and who is proved to have had no hatred against him yesterday and the day before:

19:5 sed abiisse cum eo simpliciter in silvam ad ligna cædenda, et in succisione lignorum securis fugerit manu, ferrumque lapsum de manubrio amicum ejus percusserit, et occiderit : hic ad unam supradictarum urbium confugiet, et vivet :

19:5 But to have gone with him to the wood to hew wood, and in cutting down the tree the axe slipped out of his hand, and the iron slipping from the handle struck his friend, and killed him: he shall flee to one of the cities aforesaid, and live:

19:6 ne forsitan proximus ejus, cujus effusus est sanguis, dolore stimulatus, persequatur, et apprehendat eum si longior via fuerit, et percutiat animam ejus, qui non est reus mortis : quia nullum contra eum, qui occisus est, odium prius habuisse monstratur.

19:6 Lest perhaps the next kinsman of him whose blood was shed, pushed on by his grief should pursue, and apprehend him, if the way be too long, and take away the life of him who is not guilty of death, because he is proved to have had no hatred before against him that was slain.

19:7 Idcirco præcipio tibi, ut tres civitates æqualis inter se spatii dividas.

19:7 Therefore I command thee, that thou separate three cities at equal distance one from another.

19:8 Cum autem dilataverit Dominus Deus tuus terminos tuos, sicut juravit patribus tuis, et dederit tibi cunctam terram, quam eis pollicitus est

19:8 And when the Lord thy God shall have enlarged thy borders, as he swore to the fathers, and shall give thee all the land that he promised them,

19:9 (si tamen custodieris mandata ejus, et feceris, quæ hodie præcipio tibi, ut diligas Dominum Deum tuum, et ambules in viis ejus omni tempore), addes tibi tres alias civitates, et supradictarum trium urbium numerum duplicabis :

19:9 (Yet so, if thou keep his commandments, and do the things which I command thee this day, that thou love the Lord thy God, and walk in his ways at all times) thou shalt add to thee other three cities, and shalt double the number of the three cities aforesaid:

19:10 ut non effundatur sanguis innoxius in medio terræ, quam Dominus Deus tuus dabit tibi possidendam, ne sis sanguinis reus.

19:10 That innocent blood may not be shed in the midst of the land which the Lord thy God will give thee to possess, lest thou be guilty of blood.

19:11 Si quis autem, odio habens proximum suum, insidiatus fuerit vitæ ejus, surgensque percusserit illum, et mortuus fuerit, fugeritque ad unam de supradictis urbibus,

19:11 But if any man hating his neighbour, lie in wait for his life, and rise and strike him, and he die, and he flee to one of the cities aforesaid,

19:12 mittent seniores civitatis illius, et arripient eum de loco effugii, tradentque in manu proximi, cujus sanguis effusus est, et morietur.

19:12 The ancients of his city shall send, and take him out of the place of refuge, and shall deliver him into the hand of the kinsman of him whose blood was shed, and he shall die.

19:13 Non miseraberis ejus, et auferes innoxium sanguinem de Israël, ut bene sit tibi.

19:13 Thou shalt not pity him, and thou shalt take away the guilt of innocent blood out of Israel, that it may be well with thee.

19:14 Non assumes, et transferes terminos proximi tui, quos fixerunt priores in possessione tua, quam Dominus Deus tuus dabit tibi in terra quam acceperis possidendam.

19:14 Thou shalt not take nor remove thy neighbour's landmark, which thy predecessors have set in thy possession, which the Lord thy God will give thee in the land that thou shalt receive to possess.

19:15 Non stabit testis unus contra aliquem, quidquid illud peccati, et facinoris fuerit : sed in ore duorum aut trium testium stabit omne verbum.

19:15 One witness shall not rise up against any man, whatsoever the sin or wickedness be: but in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word shall stand.

19:16 Si steterit testis mendax contra hominem, accusans eum prævaricationis,

19:16 If a lying witness stand against a man, accusing him of transgression,

19:17 stabunt ambo, quorum causa est, ante Dominum in conspectu sacerdotum et judicum qui fuerint in diebus illis.

19:17 Both of them, between whom the controversy is, shall stand before the Lord in the sight of the priests and the judges that shall be in those days.

19:18 Cumque diligentissime perscrutantes, invenerint falsum testem dixisse contra fratrem suum mendacium,

19:18 And when after most diligent inquisition, they shall find that the false witness hath told a lie against his brother:

19:19 reddent ei sicut fratri suo facere cogitavit, et auferes malum de medio tui :

19:19 They shall render to him as he meant to do to his brother, and thou shalt take away the evil out of the midst of thee:

19:20 ut audientes ceteri timorem habeant, et nequaquam talia audeant facere.

19:20 That others hearing may fear, and may not dare to do such things.

19:21 Non misereberis ejus, sed animam pro anima, oculum pro oculo, dentem pro dente, manum pro manu, pedem pro pede exiges.

19:21 Thou shalt not pity him, but shalt require life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.

Chapter 20

20:1 Si exieris ad bellum contra hostes tuos, et videris equitatus et currus, et majorem quam tu habeas adversarii exercitus multitudinem, non timebis eos : quia Dominus Deus tuus tecum est, qui eduxit te de terra Ægypti.

20:1 If thou go out to war against thy enemies, and see horsemen and chariots, and the numbers of the enemy's army greater than thine, thou shalt not fear them: because the Lord thy God is with thee, who brought thee out of the land of Egypt.

20:2 Appropinquante autem jam prælio, stabit sacerdos ante aciem, et sic loquetur ad populum :

20:2 And when the battle is now at hand, the priest shall stand before the army, and shall speak to the people in this manner:

20:3 Audi, Israël : vos hodie contra inimicos vestros pugnam committitis : non pertimescat cor vestrum, nolite metuere, nolite cedere, nec formidetis eos :

20:3 Hear, O Israel, you join battle this day against your enemies, let not your heart be dismayed, be not afraid, do not give back, fear ye them not:

20:4 quia Dominus Deus vester in medio vestri est, et pro vobis contra adversarios dimicabit, ut eruat vos de periculo.

20:4 Because the Lord your God is in the midst of you, and will fight for you against your enemies, to deliver you from danger.

20:5 Duces quoque per singulas turmas audiente exercitu proclamabunt : Quis est homo qui ædificavit domum novam, et non dedicavit eam ? vadat, et revertatur in domum suam, ne forte moriatur in bello, et alius dedicet eam.

20:5 And the captains shall proclaim through every band in the hearing of the army: What man is there, that hath built a new house, and hath not dedicated it? let him go and return to his house, lest he die in the battle, and another man dedicate it.

20:6 Quis est homo qui plantavit vineam, et necdum fecit eam esse communem, de qua vesci omnibus liceat ? vadat, et revertatur in domum suam, ne forte moriatur in bello, et alius homo ejus fungatur officio.

20:6 What man is there, that hath planted a vineyard, and hath not as yet made it to be common, whereof all men may eat? let him go, and return to his house, lest he die in the battle, and another man execute his office.

20:7 Quis est homo, qui despondit uxorem, et non accepit eam ? vadat, et revertatur in domum suam, ne forte moriatur in bello, et alius homo accipiat eam.

20:7 What man is there, that hath espoused a wife, and not taken her? let him go, and return to his house, lest he die in the war, and another man take her.

20:8 His dictis addent reliqua, et loquentur ad populum : Quis est homo formidolosus, et corde pavido ? vadat, et revertatur in domum suam, ne pavere faciat corda fratrum suorum, sicut ipse timore perterritus est.

20:8 After these things are declared they shall add the rest, and shall speak to the people: What man is there that is fearful, and faint hearted? let him go, and return to his house, lest he make the hearts of his brethren to fear, as he himself is possessed with fear.

20:9 Cumque siluerint duces exercitus, et finem loquendi fecerint, unusquisque suos ad bellandum cuneos præparabit.

20:9 And when the captains of the army shall hold their peace, and have made an end of speaking, every man shall prepare their bands to fight.

20:10 Siquando accesseris ad expugnandam civitatem, offeres ei primum pacem.

20:10 If at any time thou come to fight against a city, thou shalt first offer it peace.

20:11 Si receperit, et aperuerit tibi portas, cunctus populus, qui in ea est, salvabitur, et serviet tibi sub tributo.

20:11 If they receive it, and open the gates to thee, all the people that are therein, shall be saved, and shall serve thee paying tribute.

20:12 Sin autem fœdus inire noluerit, et cœperit contra te bellum, oppugnabis eam.

20:12 But if they will not make peace, and shall begin war against thee, thou shalt besiege it.

20:13 Cumque tradiderit Dominus Deus tuus illam in manu tua, percuties omne quod in ea generis masculini est, in ore gladii,

20:13 And when the Lord thy God shall deliver it into thy hands, thou shalt slay all that are therein of the male sex, with the edge of the sword,

20:14 absque mulieribus et infantibus, jumentis et ceteris quæ in civitate sunt. Omnem prædam exercitui divides, et comedes de spoliis hostium tuorum, quæ Dominus Deus tuus dederit tibi.

20:14 Excepting women and children, cattle and other things, that are in the city. And thou shalt divide all the prey to the army, and thou shalt eat the spoils of thy enemies, which the Lord thy God shall give thee.

20:15 Sic facies cunctis civitatibus, quæ a te procul valde sunt, et non sunt de his urbibus, quas in possessionem accepturus es.

20:15 So shalt thou do to all cities that are at a great distance from thee, and are not of these cities which thou shalt receive in possession.

20:16 De his autem civitatibus, quæ dabuntur tibi, nullum omnino permittes vivere :

20:16 But of those cities that shall be given thee, thou shalt suffer none at all to live:

20:17 sed interficies in ore gladii, Hethæum videlicet, et Amorrhæum, et Chananæum, Pherezæum, et Hevæum, et Jebusæum, sicut præcepit tibi Dominus Deus tuus :

20:17 But shalt kill them with the edge of the sword, to wit, the Hethite, and the Amorrhite, and the Chanaanite, the Pherezite, and the Hevite, and the Jebusite, as the Lord thy God hath commanded thee:

20:18 ne forte doceant vos facere cunctas abominationes, quas ipsi operati sunt diis suis, et peccetis in Dominum Deum vestrum.

20:18 Lest they teach you to do all the abominations which they have done to their gods: and you should sin against the Lord your God.

20:19 Quando obsederis civitatem multo tempore, et munitionibus circumdederis ut expugnes eam, non succides arbores, de quibus vesci potest, nec securibus per circuitum debes vastare regionem : quoniam lignum est, et non homo, nec potest bellantium contra te augere numerum.

20:19 When thou hast besieged a city a long time, and hath compassed it with bulwarks, to take it, thou shalt not cut down the trees that may be eaten of, neither shalt thou spoil the country round about with axes: for it is a tree, and not a man, neither can it increase the number of them that fight against thee.

20:20 Si qua autem ligna non sunt pomifera, sed agrestia, et in ceteros apta usus, succide, et instrue machinas, donec capias civitatem, quæ contra te dimicat.

20:20 But if there be any trees that are not fruitful, but wild, and fit for other uses, cut them down, and make engines, until thou take the city, which fighteth against thee.

Chapter 21

21:1 Quando inventum fuerit in terra, quam Dominus Deus tuus daturus est tibi, hominis cadaver occisi, et ignorabitur cædis reus,

21:1 When there shall be found in the land, which the Lord thy God will give thee, the corpse of a man slain, and it is not known who is guilty of the murder,

21:2 egredientur majores natu, et judices tui, et metientur a loco cadaveris singularum per circuitum spatia civitatum :

21:2 Thy ancients and judges shall go out, and shall measure from the place where the body lieth the distance of every city round about:

21:3 et quam viciniorem ceteris esse perspexerint, seniores civitatis illius tollent vitulam de armento, quæ non traxit jugum, nec terram scidit vomere,

21:3 And the ancients of that city which they shall perceive to be nearer than the rest, shall take a heifer of the herd, that hath not drawn in the yoke, nor ploughed the ground,

21:4 et ducent eam ad vallem asperam atque saxosam, quæ numquam arata est, nec sementem recepit : et cædent in ea cervices vitulæ :

21:4 And they shall bring her into a rough and stony valley, that never was ploughed, nor sown: and there they shall strike off the head of the heifer:

21:5 accedentque sacerdotes filii Levi, quos elegerit Dominus Deus tuus ut ministrent ei, et benedicant in nomine ejus, et ad verbum eorum omne negotium, et quidquid mundum, vel immundum est, judicetur.

21:5 And the priests the sons of Levi shall come, whom the Lord thy God hath chosen to minister to him, and to bless in his name, and that by their word every matter should be decided, and whatsoever is clean or unclean should be judged.

21:6 Et venient majores natu civitatis illius ad interfectum, lavabuntque manus suas super vitulam, quæ in valle percussa est,

21:6 And the ancients of that city shall come to the person slain, and shall wash their hands over the heifer that was killed in the valley,

21:7 et dicent : Manus nostræ non effuderunt sanguinem hunc, nec oculi viderunt :

21:7 And shall say: Our hands did not shed this blood, nor did our eyes see it.

21:8 propitius esto populo tuo Israël, quem redemisti, Domine, et ne reputes sanguinem innocentem in medio populi tui Israël. Et auferetur ab eis reatus sanguinis :

21:8 Be merciful to thy people Israel, whom thou hast redeemed, O Lord, and lay not innocent blood to their charge, in the midst of thy people Israel. And the guilt of blood shall be taken from them:

21:9 tu autem alienus eris ab innocentis cruore, qui fusus est, cum feceris quod præcepit Dominus.

21:9 And thou shalt be free from the innocent's blood, that was shed, when thou shalt have done what the Lord hath commanded thee.

21:10 Si egressus fueris ad pugnam contra inimicos tuos, et tradiderit eos Dominus Deus tuus in manu tua, captivosque duxeris,

21:10 If thou go out to fight against thy enemies, and the Lord thy God deliver them into thy hand, and thou lead them away captives,

21:11 et videris in numero captivorum mulierem pulchram, et adamaveris eam, voluerisque habere uxorem,

21:11 And seest in the number of the captives a beautiful woman, and lovest her, and wilt have her to wife,

21:12 introduces eam in domum tuam : quæ radet cæsariem, et circumcidet ungues,

21:12 Thou shalt bring her into thy house: and she shall shave her hair, and pare her nails,

21:13 et deponet vestem, in qua capta est : sedensque in domo tua, flebit patrem et matrem suam uno mense : et postea intrabis ad eam, dormiesque cum illa, et erit uxor tua.

21:13 And shall put off the raiment, wherein she was taken: and shall remain in thy house, and mourn for her father and mother one month: and after that thou shalt go in unto her, and shalt sleep with her, and she shall be thy wife.

21:14 Si autem postea non sederit animo tuo, dimittes eam liberam, nec vendere poteris pecunia, nec opprimere per potentiam : quia humiliasti eam.

21:14 But if afterwards she please thee not, thou shalt let her go free, but thou mayst not sell her for money nor oppress her by might because thou hast humbled her.

21:15 Si habuerit homo uxores duas, unam dilectam, et alteram odiosam, genuerintque ex eo liberos, et fuerit filius odiosæ primogenitus,

21:15 If a man have two wives, one beloved, and the other hated, and they have had children by him, and the son of the hated be the firstborn,

21:16 volueritque substantiam inter filios suos dividere, non poterit filium dilectæ facere primogenitum, et præferre filio odiosæ :

21:16 And he meaneth to divide his substance among his sons: he may not make the son of the beloved the firstborn, and prefer him before the son of the hated.

21:17 sed filium odiosæ agnoscet primogenitum, dabitque ei de his quæ habuerit cuncta duplicia : iste est enim principium liberorum ejus, et huic debentur primogenita.

21:17 But he shall acknowledge the son of the hated for the firstborn, and shall give him a double portion of all he hath: for this is the first of his children, and to him are due the first birthrights.

21:18 Si genuerit homo filium contumacem et protervum, qui non audiat patris aut matris imperium, et coërcitus obedire contempserit :

21:18 If a man have a stubborn and unruly son, who will not hear the commandments of his father or mother, and being corrected, slighteth obedience:

21:19 apprehendent eum, et ducent ad seniores civitatis illius, et ad portam judicii,

21:19 They shall take him and bring him to the ancients of the city, and to the gate of judgment,

21:20 dicentque ad eos : Filius noster iste protervus et contumax est : monita nostra audire contemnit, comessationibus vacat, et luxuriæ atque conviviis :

21:20 And shall say to them: This our son is rebellious and stubborn, he slighteth hearing our admonitions, he giveth himself to revelling, and to debauchery and banquetings:

21:21 lapidibus eum obruet populus civitatis, et morietur, ut auferatis malum de medio vestri, et universus Israël audiens pertimescat.

21:21 The people of the city shall stone him: and he shall die, that you may take away the evil out of the midst of you, and all Israel hearing it may be afraid.

21:22 Quando peccaverit homo quod morte plectendum est, et adjudicatus morti appensus fuerit in patibulo :

21:22 When a man hath committed a crime for which he is to be punished with death, and being condemned to die is hanged on a gibbet:

21:23 non permanebit cadaver ejus in ligno, sed in eadem die sepelietur : quia maledictus a Deo est qui pendet in ligno : et nequaquam contaminabis terram tuam, quam Dominus Deus tuus dederit tibi in possessionem.

21:23 His body shall not remain upon the tree, but shall be buried the same day: for he is accursed of God that hangeth on a tree: and thou shalt not defile thy land, which the Lord thy God shall give thee in possession.

Chapter 22

22:1 Non videbis bovem fratris tui, aut ovem errantem, et præteribis : sed reduces fratri tuo,

22:1 Thou shalt not pass by if thou seest thy brother's ox, or his sheep go astray: but thou shalt bring them back to thy brother.

22:2 etiamsi non est propinquus frater tuus, nec nosti eum : duces in domum tuam, et erunt apud te quamdiu quærat ea frater tuus, et recipiat.

22:2 And if thy brother be not nigh, or thou know him not: thou shalt bring them to thy house, and they shall be with thee until thy brother seek them, and receive them.

22:3 Similiter facies de asino, et de vestimento, et de omni re fratris tui, quæ perierit : si inveneris eam, ne negligas quasi alienam.

22:3 Thou shalt do in like manner with his ass, and with his raiment, and with every thing that is thy brother's, which is lost: if thou find it, neglect it not as pertaining to another.

22:4 Si videris asinum fratris tui aut bovem cecidisse in via, non despicies, sed sublevabis cum eo.

22:4 If thou see thy brother's ass or his ox to be fallen down in the way, thou shalt not slight it, but shalt lift it up with him.

22:5 Non induetur mulier veste virili, nec vir utetur veste feminea : abominabilis enim apud Deum est qui facit hæc.

22:5 A woman shall not be clothed with man's apparel, neither shall a man use woman's apparel: for he that doth these things is abominable before God.

22:6 Si ambulans per viam, in arbore vel in terra nidum avis inveneris, et matrem pullis vel ovis desuper incubantem : non tenebis eam cum filiis,

22:6 If thou find as thou walkest by the way, a bird's nest in a tree, or on the ground, and the dam sitting upon the young or upon the eggs: thou shalt not take her with her young:

22:7 sed abire patieris, captos tenens filios : ut bene sit tibi, et longo vivas tempore.

22:7 But shalt let her go, keeping the young which thou hast caught: that it may be well with thee, and thou mayst live a long time.

22:8 Cum ædificaveris domum novam, facies murum tecti per circuitum : ne effundatur sanguis in domo tua, et sis reus labente alio, et in præceps ruente.

22:8 When thou buildest a new house, thou shalt make a battlement to the roof round about: lest blood be shed in thy house, and thou be guilty, if any one slip, and fall down headlong.

22:9 Non seres vineam tuam altero semine : ne et sementis quam sevisti, et quæ nascuntur ex vinea, pariter sanctificentur.

22:9 Thou shalt not sow thy vineyard with divers seeds: lest both the seed which thou hast sown, and the fruit of the vineyard, be sanctified together.

22:10 Non arabis in bove simul et asino.

22:10 Thou shalt not plough with an ox and an ass together.

22:11 Non indueris vestimento, quod ex lana linoque contextum est.

22:11 Thou shalt not wear a garment that is woven of woollen and linen together.

22:12 Funiculos in fimbriis facies per quatuor angulos pallii tui, quo operieris.

22:12 Thou shalt make strings in the hem at the four corners of thy cloak, wherewith thou shalt be covered.

22:13 Si duxerit vir uxorem, et postea odio habuerit eam,

22:13 If a man marry a wife, and afterwards hate her,

22:14 quæsieritque occasiones quibus dimittat eam, objiciens ei nomen pessimum, et dixerit : Uxorem hanc accepi, et ingressus ad eam non inveni virginem :

22:14 And seek occasions to put her away, laying to her charge a very ill name, and say: I took this woman to wife, and going in to her, I found her not a virgin:

22:15 tollent eam pater et mater ejus, et ferent secum signa virginitatis ejus ad seniores urbis qui in porta sunt :

22:15 Her father and mother shall take her, and shall bring with them the tokens of her virginity to the ancients of the city that are in the gate:

22:16 et dicet pater : Filiam meam dedi huic uxorem : quam quia odit,

22:16 And the father shall say: I gave my daughter unto this man to wife: and because he hateth her,

22:17 imponit ei nomen pessimum, ut dicat : Non inveni filiam tuam virginem : et ecce hæc sunt signa virginitatis filiæ meæ. Expandent vestimentum coram senioribus civitatis :

22:17 He layeth to her charge a very ill name, so as to say: I found not thy daughter a virgin: and behold these are the tokens of my daughter's virginity. And they shall spread the cloth before the ancients of the city:

22:18 apprehendentque senes urbis illius virum, et verberabunt illum,

22:18 And the ancients of that city shall take that man, and beat him,

22:19 condemnantes insuper centum siclis argenti, quos dabit patri puellæ, quoniam diffamavit nomen pessimum super virginem Israël : habebitque eam uxorem, et non poterit dimittere eam omnibus diebus vitæ suæ.

22:19 Condemning him besides in a hundred sicles of silver, which he shall give to the damsel's father, because he hath defamed by a very ill name a virgin of Israel: and he shall have her to wife, and may not put her away all the days of his life.

22:20 Quod si verum est quod objicit, et non est in puella inventa virginitas,

22:20 But if what he charged her with be true, and virginity be not found in the damsel:

22:21 ejicient eam extra fores domus patris sui, et lapidibus obruent viri civitatis illius, et morietur : quoniam fecit nefas in Israël, ut fornicaretur in domo patris sui : et auferes malum de medio tui.

22:21 They shall cast her out of the doors of her father's house, and the men of the city shall stone her to death, and she shall die: because she hath done a wicked thing in Israel, to play the whore in her father's house: and thou shalt take away the evil out of the midst of thee.

22:22 Si dormierit vir cum uxore alterius, uterque morietur, id est, adulter et adultera : et auferes malum de Israël.

22:22 If a man lie with another man's wife, they shall both die, that is to say, the adulterer and the adulteress: and thou shalt take away the evil out of Israel.

22:23 Si puellam virginem desponderit vir, et invenerit eam aliquis in civitate, et concubuerit cum ea,

22:23 If a man have espoused a damsel that is a virgin, and some one find her in the city, and lie with her,

22:24 educes utrumque ad portam civitatis illius, et lapidibus obruentur : puella, quia non clamavit, cum esset in civitate : vir, quia humiliavit uxorem proximi sui : et auferes malum de medio tui.

22:24 Thou shalt bring them both out to the gate of that city, and they shall be stoned: the damsel, because she cried not out, being in the city: the man, because he hath humbled his neighbour's wife. And thou shalt take away the evil from the midst of thee.

22:25 Sin autem in agro repererit vir puellam, quæ desponsata est, et apprehendens concubuerit cum ea, ipse morietur solus :

22:25 But if a man find a damsel that is betrothed, in the field, and taking hold of her, lie with her, he alone shall die:

22:26 puella nihil patietur, nec est rea mortis : quoniam sicut latro consurgit contra fratrem suum, et occidit animam ejus, ita et puella perpessa est.

22:26 The damsel shall suffer nothing, neither is she guilty of death: for as a robber riseth against his brother, and taketh away his life, so also did the damsel suffer:

22:27 Sola erat in agro : clamavit, et nullus affuit qui liberaret eam.

22:27 She was alone in the field: she cried, and there was no man to help her.

22:28 Si invenerit vir puellam virginem, quæ non habet sponsum, et apprehendens concubuerit cum illa, et res ad judicium venerit :

22:28 If a man find a damsel that is a virgin, who is not espoused, and taking her, lie with her, and the matter come to judgment:

22:29 dabit qui dormivit cum ea, patri puellæ quinquaginta siclos argenti, et habebit eam uxorem, quia humiliavit illam : non poterit dimittere eam cunctis diebus vitæ suæ.

22:29 He that lay with her shall give to the father of the maid fifty sicles of silver, and shall have her to wife, because he hath humbled her: he may not put her away all the days of his life.

22:30 Non accipiet homo uxorem patris sui, nec revelabit operimentum ejus.

22:30 No man shall take his father's wife, nor remove his covering.

Chapter 23

23:1 Non intravit eunuchus, attritis vel amputatis testiculis et abscisso veretro, ecclesiam Domini.

23:1 An eunuch, whose testicles are broken or cut away, or yard cut off, shall not enter into the church of the Lord.

23:2 Non ingredietur mamzer, hoc est, de scorto natus, in ecclesiam Domini, usque ad decimam generationem.

23:2 A mamzer, that is to say, one born of a prostitute, shall not enter into the church of the Lord, until the tenth generation.

23:3 Ammonites et Moabites etiam post decimam generationem non intrabunt ecclesiam Domini in æternum :

23:3 The Ammonite and the Moabite, even after the tenth generation shall not enter into the church of the Lord for ever:

23:4 quia noluerunt vobis occurrere cum pane et aqua in via quando egressi estis de Ægypto : et quia conduxerunt contra te Balaam filium Beor de Mesopotamia Syriæ, ut malediceret tibi :

23:4 Because they would not meet you with bread and water in the way, when you came out of Egypt: and because they hired against thee Balaam, the son of Beor, from Mesopotamia in Syria, to curse thee.

23:5 et noluit Dominus Deus tuus audire Balaam, vertitque maledictionem ejus in benedictionem tuam, eo quod diligeret te.

23:5 And the Lord thy God would not hear Balaam, and he turned his cursing into thy blessing, because he loved thee.

23:6 Non facies cum eis pacem, nec quæras eis bona cunctis diebus vitæ tuæ in sempiternum.

23:6 Thou shalt not make peace with them, neither shalt thou seek their prosperity all the days of thy life for ever.

23:7 Non abominaberis Idumæum, quia frater tuus est : nec Ægyptium, quia advena fuisti in terra ejus.

23:7 Thou shalt not abhor the Edomite, because he is thy brother: nor the Egyptian, because thou wast a stranger in his land.

23:8 Qui nati fuerint ex eis, tertia generatione intrabunt in ecclesiam Domini.

23:8 They that are born of them, in the third generation shall enter into the church of the Lord.

23:9 Quando egressus fueris adversus hostes tuos in pugnam, custodies te ab omni re mala.

23:9 When thou goest out to war against thy enemies, thou shalt keep thyself from every evil thing.

23:10 Si fuerit inter vos homo, qui nocturno pollutus sit somnio, egredietur extra castra,

23:10 If there be among you any man, that is defiled in a dream by night, he shall go forth out of the camp,

23:11 et non revertetur, priusquam ad vesperam lavetur aqua : et post solis occasum regredietur in castra.

23:11 And shall not return, before he be washed with water in the evening: and after sunset he shall return into the camp.

23:12 Habebis locum extra castra, ad quem egrediaris ad requisita naturæ,

23:12 Thou shalt have a place without the camp, to which thou mayst go for the necessities of nature,

23:13 gerens paxillum in balteo : cumque sederis, fodies per circuitum, et egesta humo operies

23:13 Carrying a paddle at thy girdle. And when thou sittest down, thou shalt dig round about, and with the earth that is dug up thou shalt cover

23:14 quo revelatus es : Dominus enim Deus tuus ambulat in medio castrorum, ut eruat te, et tradat tibi inimicos tuos : et sint castra tua sancta, et nihil in eis appareat fœditatis, ne derelinquat te.

23:14 That which thou art eased of: (for the Lord thy God walketh in the midst of thy camp, to deliver thee, and to give up thy enemies to thee:) and let thy camp be holy, and let no uncleanness appear therein, lest he go away from thee.

23:15 Non trades servum domino suo, qui ad te confugerit.

23:15 Thou shalt not deliver to his master the servant that is fled to thee.

23:16 Habitabit tecum in loco, qui ei placuerit, et in una urbium tuarum requiescet : ne contristes eum.

23:16 He shall dwell with thee in the place that shall please him, and shall rest in one of thy cities: give him no trouble.

23:17 Non erit meretrix de filiabus Israël, nec scortator de filiis Israël.

23:17 There shall be no whore among the daughters of Israel, nor whoremonger among the sons of Israel.

23:18 Non offeres mercedem prostibuli, nec pretium canis in domo Domini Dei tui, quidquid illud est quod voveris : quia abominatio est utrumque apud Dominum Deum tuum.

23:18 Thou shalt not offer the hire of a strumpet, nor the price of a dog, in the house of the Lord thy God, whatsoever it be that thou hast vowed: because both these are an abomination to the Lord thy God.

23:19 Non fœnerabis fratri tuo ad usuram pecuniam, nec fruges, nec quamlibet aliam rem :

23:19 Thou shalt not lend to thy brother money to usury, nor corn, nor any other thing:

23:20 sed alieno. Fratri autem tuo absque usura id quo indiget, commodabis : ut benedicat tibi Dominus Deus tuus in omni opere tuo in terra, ad quam ingredieris possidendam.

23:20 But to the stranger. To thy brother thou shalt lend that which he wanteth, without usury: that the Lord thy God may bless thee in all thy works in the land, which thou shalt go in to possess.

23:21 Cum votum voveris Domino Deo tuo, non tardabis reddere : quia requiret illud Dominus Deus tuus, et si moratus fueris, reputabitur tibi in peccatum.

23:21 When thou hast made a vow to the Lord thy God, thou shalt not delay to pay it: because the Lord thy God will require it. And if thou delay, it shall be imputed to thee for a sin.

23:22 Si nolueris polliceri, absque peccato eris.

23:22 If thou wilt not promise, that shalt be without sin.

23:23 Quod autem semel egressum est de labiis tuis, observabis, et facies sicut promisisti Domino Deo tuo, et propria voluntate et ore tuo locutus es.

23:23 But that which is once gone out of thy lips, thou shalt observe, and shalt do as thou hast promised to the Lord thy God, and hast spoken with thy own will and with thy own mouth.

23:24 Ingressus vineam proximi tui, comede uvas, quantum tibi placuerit : foras autem ne efferas tecum.

23:24 Going into thy neighbour's vineyard, thou mayst eat as many grapes as thou pleasest: but must carry none out with thee:

23:25 Si intraveris in segetem amici tui, franges spicas, et manu conteres : falce autem non metes.

23:25 If thou go into thy friend's corn, thou mayst break the ears, and rub them in thy hand: but not reap them with a sickle.

Chapter 24

24:1 Si acceperit homo uxorem, et habuerit eam, et non invenerit gratiam ante oculos ejus propter aliquam fœditatem : scribet libellum repudii, et dabit in manu illius, et dimittet eam de domo sua.

24:1 If a man take a wife, and have her, and she find not favour in his eyes, for some uncleanness: he shall write a bill of divorce, and shall give it in her hand, and send her out of his house.

24:2 Cumque egressa alterum maritum duxerit,

24:2 And when she is departed, and marrieth another husband,

24:3 et ille quoque oderit eam, dederitque ei libellum repudii, et dimiserit de domo sua, vel certe mortuus fuerit :

24:3 And he also hateth her, and hath given her a bill of divorce, and hath sent her out of his house or is dead:

24:4 non poterit prior maritus recipere eam in uxorem : quia polluta est, et abominabilis facta est coram Domino : ne peccare facias terram tuam, quam Dominus Deus tuus tradiderit tibi possidendam.

24:4 The former husband cannot take her again to wife: because she is defiled, and is become abominable before the Lord: lest thou cause thy land to sin, which the Lord thy God shall give thee to possess.

24:5 Cum acceperit homo nuper uxorem, non procedet ad bellum, nec ei quippiam necessitatis injungetur publicæ, sed vacabit absque culpa domi suæ, ut uno anno lætetur cum uxore sua.

24:5 When a man hath lately taken a wife, he shall not go out to war, neither shall any public business be enjoined him, but he shall be free at home without fault, that for one year he may rejoice with his wife.

24:6 Non accipies loco pignoris inferiorem, et superiorem molam : quia animam suam opposuit tibi.

24:6 Thou shalt not take the nether, nor the upper millstone to pledge: for he hath pledged his life to thee.

24:7 Si deprehensus fuerit homo sollicitans fratrem suum de filiis Israël, et vendito eo acceperit pretium, interficietur, et auferes malum de medio tui.

24:7 If any man be found soliciting his brother of the children of Israel, and selling him shall take a price, he shall be put to death, and thou shalt take away the evil from the midst of thee.

24:8 Observa diligenter ne incurras plagam lepræ, sed facies quæcumque docuerint te sacerdotes Levitici generis, juxta id quod præcepi eis, et imple sollicite.

24:8 Observe diligently that thou incur not the stroke of the leprosy, but thou shalt do whatsoever the priests of the Levitical race shall teach thee, according to what I have commanded them, and fulfil thou it carefully.

24:9 Mementote quæ fecerit Dominus Deus vester Mariæ in via cum egrederemini de Ægypto.

24:9 Remember what the Lord your God did to Mary, in the way when you came out of Egypt.

24:10 Cum repetes a proximo tuo rem aliquam, quam debet tibi, non ingredieris domum ejus ut pignus auferas :

24:10 When thou shalt demand of thy neighbour any thing that he oweth thee, thou shalt not go into his house to take away a pledge:

24:11 sed stabis foris, et ille tibi proferet quod habuerit.

24:11 But thou shalt stand without, and he shall bring out to thee what he hath.

24:12 Sin autem pauper est, non pernoctabit apud te pignus,

24:12 But if he be poor, the pledge shall not lodge with thee that night,

24:13 sed statim reddes ei ante solis occasum : ut dormiens in vestimento suo, benedicat tibi, et habeas justitiam coram Domino Deo tuo.

24:13 But thou shalt restore it to him presently before the going down of the sun: that he may sleep in his own raiment and bless thee, and thou mayst have justice before the Lord thy God.

24:14 Non negabis mercedem indigentis, et pauperis fratris tui, sive advenæ, qui tecum moratur in terra, et intra portas tuas est :

24:14 Thou shalt not refuse the hire of the needy, and the poor, whether he be thy brother, or a stranger that dwelleth with thee in the land, and is within thy gates:

24:15 sed eadem die reddes ei pretium laboris sui ante solis occasum, quia pauper est, et ex eo sustentat animam suam : ne clamet contra te ad Dominum, et reputetur tibi in peccatum.

24:15 But thou shalt pay him the price of his labour the same day, before the going down of the sun, because he is poor, and with it maintaineth his life: lest he cry against thee to the Lord, and it be reputed to thee for a sin.

24:16 Non occidentur patres pro filiis, nec filii pro patribus, sed unusquisque pro peccato suo morietur.

24:16 The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, nor the children for the fathers, but every one shall die for his own sin,

24:17 Non pervertes judicium advenæ et pupilli, nec auferes pignoris loco viduæ vestimentum.

24:17 Thou shalt not pervert the judgment of the stranger nor of the fatherless, neither shalt thou take away the widow's raiment for a pledge.

24:18 Memento quod servieris in Ægypto, et eruerit te Dominus Deus tuus inde. Idcirco præcipio tibi ut facias hanc rem.

24:18 Remember that thou wast a slave in Egypt, and the Lord thy God delivered thee from thence. Therefore I command thee to do this thing.

24:19 Quando messueris segetem in agro tuo, et oblitus manipulum reliqueris, non reverteris, ut tollas illum : sed advenam, et pupillum, et viduam auferre patieris, ut benedicat tibi Dominus Deus tuus in omni opere manuum tuarum.

24:19 When thou hast reaped the corn in thy field, and hast forgot and left a sheaf, thou shalt not return to take it away: but thou shalt suffer the stranger, and the fatherless and the widow to take it away: that the Lord thy God may bless thee in all the works of thy hands.

24:20 Si fruges collegeris olivarum, quidquid remanserit in arboribus, non reverteris ut colligas : sed relinques advenæ, pupillo, ac viduæ.

24:20 If thou have gathered the fruit of thy olive trees, thou shalt not return to gather whatsoever remaineth on the trees: but shalt leave it for the stranger, for the fatherless, and the widow.

24:21 Si vindemiaveris vineam tuam, non colliges remanentes racemos : sed cedent in usus advenæ, pupilli, ac viduæ.

24:21 If thou make the vintage of thy vineyard, thou shalt not gather the clusters that remain, but they shall be for the stranger, the fatherless, and the widow.

24:22 Memento quod et tu servieris in Ægypto, et idcirco præcipio tibi ut facias hanc rem.

24:22 Remember that thou also wast a bondman in Egypt, and therefore I command thee to do this thing.

Chapter 25

25:1 Si fuerit causa inter aliquos, et interpellaverint judices : quem justum esse perspexerint, illi justitiæ palmam dabunt : quem impium, condemnabunt impietatis.

25:1 If there be a controversy between men, and they call upon the judges: they shall give the prize of justice to him whom they perceive to be just: and him whom they find to be wicked, they shall condemn of wickedness.

25:2 Sin autem eum, qui peccavit, dignum viderint plagis : prosternent, et coram se facient verberari. Pro mensura peccati erit et plagarum modus :

25:2 And if they see that the offender be worthy of stripes: they shall lay him down, and shall cause him to be beaten before them. According to the measure of the sin shall the measure also of the stripes be:

25:3 ita dumtaxat, ut quadragenarium numerum non excedant : ne fœde laceratus ante oculos tuos abeat frater tuus.

25:3 Yet so, that they exceed not the number of forty: lest thy brother depart shamefully torn before thy eyes.

25:4 Non ligabis os bovis terentis in area fruges tuas.

25:4 Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out thy corn on the floor.

25:5 Quando habitaverint fratres simul, et unus ex eis absque liberis mortuus fuerit, uxor defuncti non nubet alteri : sed accipiet eam frater ejus, et suscitabit semen fratris sui :

25:5 When brethren dwell together, and one of them dieth without children, the wife of the deceased shall not marry to another: but his brother shall take her, and raise up seed for his brother:

25:6 et primogenitum ex ea filium nomine illius appellabit, ut non deleatur nomen ejus ex Israël.

25:6 And the first son he shall have of her he shall call by his name, that his name be not abolished out of Israel.

25:7 Sin autem noluerit accipere uxorem fratris sui, quæ ei lege debetur, perget mulier ad portam civitatis, et interpellabit majores natu, dicetque : Non vult frater viri mei suscitare nomen fratris sui in Israël, nec me in conjugem sumere.

25:7 But if he will not take his brother's wife, who by law belongeth to him, the woman shall go to the gate of the city, and call upon the ancients, and say: My husband's brother refuseth to raise up his brother's name in Israel: and will not take me to wife.

25:8 Statimque accersiri eum facient, et interrogabunt. Si responderit : Nolo eam uxorem accipere :

25:8 And they shall cause him to be sent for forthwith, and shall ask him. If he answer: I will not take her to wife:

25:9 accedet mulier ad eum coram senioribus, et tollet calceamentum de pede ejus, spuetque in faciem illius, et dicet : Sic fiet homini, qui non ædificat domum fratris sui.

25:9 The woman shall come to him before the ancients, and shall take off his shoe from his foot, and spit in his face, and say: So shall it be done to the man that will not build up his brother's house:

25:10 Et vocabitur nomen illius in Israël, Domus discalceati.

25:10 And his name shall be called in Israel, the house of the unshod.

25:11 Si habuerint inter se jurgium viri duo, et unus contra alterum rixari cœperit, volensque uxor alterius eruere virum suum de manu fortioris, miseritque manum, et apprehenderit verenda ejus :

25:11 If two men have words together, and one begin to fight against the other, and the other's wife willing to deliver her husband out of the hand of the stronger, shall put forth her hand, and take him by the secrets,

25:12 abscides manum illius, nec flecteris super eam ulla misericordia.

25:12 Thou shalt cut off her hand, neither shalt thou be moved with any pity in her regard.

25:13 Non habebis in sacculo diversa pondera, majus et minus :

25:13 Thou shalt not have divers weights in thy bag, a greater and a less:

25:14 nec erit in domo tua modius major, et minor.

25:14 Neither shall there be in thy house a greater bushel and a less.

25:15 Pondus habebis justum et verum, et modius æqualis et verus erit tibi : ut multo vivas tempore super terram, quam Dominus Deus tuus dederit tibi.

25:15 Thou shalt have a just and a true weight, and thy bushel shall be equal and true: that thou mayest live a long time upon the land which the Lord thy God shall give thee.

25:16 Abominatur enim Dominus tuus eum qui facit hæc, et aversatur omnem injustitiam.

25:16 For the Lord thy God abhorreth him that doth these things, and he hateth all injustice.

25:17 Memento quæ fecerit tibi Amalec in via quando egrediebaris ex Ægypto :

25:17 Remember what Amalec did to thee in the way when thou camest out of Egypt:

25:18 quomodo occurrerit tibi, et extremos agminis tui, qui lassi residebant, ceciderit, quando tu eras fame et labore confectus : et non timuerit Deum.

25:18 How he met thee: and slew the hindmost of the army, who sat down, being weary, when thou wast spent with hunger and labour, and he feared not God.

25:19 Cum ergo Dominus Deus tuus dederit tibi requiem, et subjecerit cunctas per circuitum nationes in terra, quam tibi pollicitus est : delebis nomen ejus sub cælo. Cave ne obliviscaris.

25:19 Therefore when the Lord thy God shall give thee rest, and shall have subdued all the nations round about in the land which he hath promised thee: thou shalt blot out his name from under heaven. See thou forget it not.

Chapter 26

26:1 Cumque intraveris terram, quam Dominus Deus tuus tibi daturus est possidendam, et obtinueris eam, atque habitaveris in ea :

26:1 And when thou art come into the land which the Lord thy God will give thee to possess, and hast conquered it, and dwellest in it:

26:2 tolles de cunctis frugibus tuis primitias, et pones in cartallo, pergesque ad locum quem Dominus Deus tuus elegerit, ut ibi invocetur nomen ejus :

26:2 Thou shalt take the first of all thy fruits, and put them in a basket, and shalt go to the place which the Lord thy God shall choose, that his name may be invocated there:

26:3 accedesque ad sacerdotem, qui fuerit in diebus illis, et dices ad eum : Profiteor hodie coram Domino Deo tuo, quod ingressus sum in terram, pro qua juravit patribus nostris, ut daret eam nobis.

26:3 And thou shalt go to the priest that shall be in those days, and say to him: I profess this day before the Lord thy God, that I am come into the land, for which he swore to our fathers, that he would give it us.

26:4 Suscipiensque sacerdos cartallum de manu tua, ponet ante altare Domini Dei tui :

26:4 And the priest taking the basket at thy hand, shall set it before the altar of the Lord thy God:

26:5 et loqueris in conspectu Domini Dei tui : Syrus persequebatur patrem meum, qui descendit in Ægyptum, et ibi peregrinatus est in paucissimo numero : crevitque in gentem magnam ac robustam et infinitæ multitudinis.

26:5 And thou shalt speak thus in the sight of the Lord thy God: The Syrian pursued my father, who went down into Egypt, and sojourned there in a very small number, and grew into a nation great and strong and of an infinite multitude.

26:6 Afflixeruntque nos Ægyptii, et persecuti sunt, imponentes onera gravissima :

26:6 And the Egyptians afflicted us, and persecuted us, laying on us most grievous burdens:

26:7 et clamavimus ad Dominum Deum patrum nostrorum : qui exaudivit nos, et respexit humilitatem nostram, et laborem, atque angustiam :

26:7 And we cried to the Lord God of our fathers: who heard us, and looked down upon our affliction, and labour, and distress:

26:8 et eduxit nos de Ægypto in manu forti, et brachio extento, in ingenti pavore, in signis atque portentis :

26:8 And brought us out of Egypt with a strong hand, and a stretched out arm, with great terror, with signs and wonders:

26:9 et introduxit ad locum istum, et tradidit nobis terram lacte et melle manantem.

26:9 And brought us into this place, and gave us this land flowing with milk and honey.

26:10 Et idcirco nunc offero primitias frugum terræ, quam Dominus dedit mihi. Et dimittes eas in conspectu Domini Dei tui, et adorato Domino Deo tuo.

26:10 And therefore now I offer the firstfruits of the land which the Lord hath given me. And thou shalt leave them in the sight of the Lord thy God, adoring the Lord thy God.

26:11 Et epulaberis in omnibus bonis, quæ Dominus Deus tuus dederit tibi et domui tuæ, tu et Levites, et advena qui tecum est.

26:11 And thou shalt feast in all the good things which the Lord thy God hath given thee, and thy house, thou and the Levite, and the stranger that is with thee.

26:12 Quando compleveris decimam cunctarum frugum tuarum, anno decimarum tertio, dabis Levitæ, et advenæ, et pupillo et viduæ, ut comedant intra portas tuas, et saturentur :

26:12 When thou hast made an end of tithing all thy fruits, in the third year of tithes thou shalt give it to the Levite, and to the stranger, and to the fatherless, and to the widow, that they may eat within thy gates, and be filled:

26:13 loquerisque in conspectu Domini Deo tui : Abstuli quod sanctificatum est de domo mea, et dedi illud Levitæ et advenæ, et pupillo ac viduæ, sicut jussisti mihi : non præterivi mandata tua, nec sum oblitus imperii tui.

26:13 And thou shalt speak thus in the sight of the Lord thy God: I have taken that which was sanctified out of my house, and I have given it to the Levite, and to the stranger, and to the fatherless, and to the widow, as thou hast commanded me: I have not transgressed thy commandments nor forgotten thy precepts.

26:14 Non comedi ex eis in luctu meo, nec separavi ea in qualibet immunditia, nec expendi ex his quidquam in re funebri. Obedivi voci Domini Dei mei, et feci omnia sicut præcepisti mihi.

26:14 I have not eaten of them in my mourning, nor separated them for any uncleanness, nor spent any thing of them in funerals. I have obeyed the voice of the Lord my God, and have done all things as thou hast commanded me.

26:15 Respice de sanctuario tuo, et de excelso cælorum habitaculo, et benedic populo tuo Israël, et terræ, quam dedisti nobis, sicut jurasti patribus nostris, terræ lacte et melle mananti.

26:15 Look from thy sanctuary, and thy high habitation of heaven, and bless thy people Israel, and the land which thou hast given us, as thou didst swear to our fathers, a land flowing with milk and honey.

26:16 Hodie Dominus Deus tuus præcepit tibi ut facias mandata hæc atque judicia : et custodias et impleas ex toto corde tuo, et ex tota anima tua.

26:16 This day the Lord thy God hath commanded thee to do these commandments and judgments: and to keep and fulfil them with all thy heart, and with all thy soul.

26:17 Dominum elegisti hodie, ut sit tibi Deus, et ambules in viis ejus, et custodias cæremonias illius, et mandata atque judicia, et obedias ejus imperio.

26:17 Thou hast chosen the Lord this day to be thy God, and to walk in his ways and keep his ceremonies, and precepts, and judgments, and obey his command.

26:18 Et Dominus elegit te hodie ut sis ei populus peculiaris, sicut locutus est tibi, et custodias omnia præcepta illius :

26:18 And the Lord hath chosen thee this day, to be his peculiar people, as he hath spoken to thee, and to keep all his commandments:

26:19 et faciat te excelsiorem cunctis gentibus quas creavit, in laudem, et nomen, et gloriam suam : ut sis populus sanctus Domini Dei tui, sicut locutus est.

26:19 And to make thee higher than all nations which he hath created, to his own praise, and name, and glory: that thou mayst be a holy people of the Lord thy God, as he hath spoken.

Chapter 27

27:1 Præcepit autem Moyses et seniores Israël populo, dicentes : Custodite omne mandatum quod præcipio vobis hodie.

27:1 And Moses with the ancients of Israel commanded the people, saying: Keep every commandment that I command you this day.

27:2 Cumque transieritis Jordanem in terram, quam Dominus Deus tuus dabit tibi, eriges ingentes lapides, et calce lævigabis eos,

27:2 And when you are passed over the Jordan into the land which the Lord thy God will give thee, thou shalt set up great stones, and shalt plaster them over with plaster,

27:3 ut possis in eis scribere omnia verba legis hujus, Jordane transmisso : ut introëas terram, quam Dominus Deus tuus dabit tibi, terram lacte et melle manantem, sicut juravit patribus tuis.

27:3 That thou mayst write on them all the words of this law, when thou art passed over the Jordan: that thou mayst enter into the land which the Lord thy God will give thee, a land flowing with milk and honey, as he swore to thy fathers.

27:4 Quando ergo transieritis Jordanem, erigite lapides, quos ego hodie præcipio vobis in monte Hebal, et lævigabis eos calce :

27:4 Therefore when you are passed over the Jordan, set up the stones which I command you this day, in mount Hebal, and thou shalt plaster them with plaster:

27:5 et ædificabis ibi altare Domino Deo tuo de lapidibus, quos ferrum non tetigit,

27:5 And thou shalt build there an altar to the Lord thy God, of stones which iron hath not touched,

27:6 et de saxis informibus et impolitis : et offeres super eo holocausta Domino Deo tuo,

27:6 And of stones not fashioned nor polished: and thou shalt offer upon it holocausts to the Lord thy God:

27:7 et immolabis hostias pacificas, comedesque ibi, et epulaberis coram Domino Deo tuo.

27:7 And shalt immolate peace victims, and eat there, and feast before the Lord thy God.

27:8 Et scribes super lapides omnia verba legis hujus plane et lucide.

27:8 And thou shalt write upon the stones all the words of this law plainly and clearly.

27:9 Dixeruntque Moyses et sacerdotes Levitici generis ad omnem Israëlem : Attende, et audi, Israël : hodie factus es populus Domini Dei tui :

27:9 And Moses and the priests of the race of Levi said to all Israel: Attend, and hear, O Israel: This day thou art made the people of the Lord thy God:

27:10 audies vocem ejus, et facies mandata atque justitias, quas ego præcipio tibi.

27:10 Thou shalt hear his voice, and do the commandments and justices which I command thee.

27:11 Præcepitque Moyses populo in die illo, dicens :

27:11 And Moses commanded the people in that day, saying:

27:12 Hi stabunt ad benedicendum populo super montem Garizim, Jordane transmisso : Simeon, Levi, Judas, Issachar, Joseph, et Benjamin.

27:12 These shall stand upon mount Garizim to bless the people, when you are passed the Jordan: Simeon, Levi, Juda, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin.

27:13 Et e regione isti stabunt ad maledicendum in monte Hebal : Ruben, Gad, et Aser, et Zabulon, Dan, et Nephthali.

27:13 And over against them shall stand on mount Hebal to curse: Ruben, Gad, and Aser, and Zabulon, Dan, and Nephtali.

27:14 Et pronuntiabunt Levitæ, dicentque ad omnes viros Israël excelsa voce :

27:14 And the Levites shall pronounce, and say to all the men of Israel with a loud voice:

27:15 Maledictus homo qui facit sculptile et conflatile, abominationem Domini, opus manuum artificum, ponetque illud in abscondito : et respondebit omnis populus, et dicet : Amen.

27:15 Cursed be the man that maketh a graven and molten thing, the abomination of the Lord, the work of the hands of artificers, and shall put it in a secret place: and all the people shall answer and say: Amen.

27:16 Maledictus qui non honorat patrem suum, et matrem : et dicet omnis populus : Amen.

27:16 Cursed be he that honoureth not his father and mother: and all the people shall say: Amen.

27:17 Maledictus qui transfert terminos proximi sui : et dicet omnis populus : Amen.

27:17 Cursed be he that removeth his neighbour's landmarks: and all the people shall say: Amen.

27:18 Maledictus qui errare facit cæcum in itinere : et dicet omnis populus : Amen.

27:18 Cursed be he that maketh the blind to wander out of his way: and all the people shall say: Amen.

27:19 Maledictus qui pervertit judicium advenæ, pupilli et viduæ : et dicet omnis populus : Amen.

27:19 Cursed be he that perverteth the judgment of the stranger, of the fatherless and the widow: and all the people shall say: Amen.

27:20 Maledictus qui dormit cum uxore patris sui, et revelat operimentum lectuli ejus : et dicet omnis populus : Amen.

27:20 Cursed be he that lieth with his father's wife, and uncovereth his bed: and all the people shall say: Amen.

27:21 Maledictus qui dormit cum omni jumento : et dicet omnis populus : Amen.

27:21 Cursed be he that lieth with any beast: and all the people shall say: Amen.

27:22 Maledictus qui dormit cum sorore sua, filia patris sui, vel matris suæ : et dicet omnis populus : Amen.

27:22 Cursed be he that lieth with his sister, the daughter of his father, or of his mother: and all the people shall say: Amen.

27:23 Maledictus qui dormit cum socru sua : et dicet omnis populus : Amen.

27:23 Cursed be he that lieth with his mother-in-law: and all the people shall say: Amen.

27:24 Maledictus qui clam percusserit proximum suum : et dicet omnis populus : Amen.

27:24 Cursed be he that secretly killeth his neighbour: and all the people shall say: Amen.

27:25 Maledictus qui accipit munera, ut percutiat animam sanguinis innocentis : et dicet omnis populus : Amen.

27:25 Cursed be he that taketh gifts, to slay an innocent person: and all the people shall say: Amen.

27:26 Maledictus qui non permanet in sermonibus legis hujus, nec eos opere perficit : et dicet omnis populus : Amen.

27:26 Cursed be he that abideth not in the words of this law, and fulfilleth them not in work: and all the people shall say: Amen.

Chapter 28

28:1 Si autem audieris vocem Domini Dei tui, ut facias atque custodias omnia mandata ejus, quæ ego præcipio tibi hodie, faciet te Dominus Deus tuus excelsiorem cunctis gentibus, quæ versantur in terra.

28:1 Now if thou wilt hear the voice of all his commandments, which I command thee this day, the Lord thy God will make thee higher than all the nations that are on the earth.

28:2 Venientque super te universæ benedictiones istæ, et apprehendent te : si tamen præcepta ejus audieris.

28:2 And all these blessings shall come upon thee and overtake thee: yet so if thou hear his precepts.

28:3 Benedictus tu in civitate, et benedictus in agro.

28:3 Blessed shalt thou be in the city, and blessed in the field.

28:4 Benedictus fructus ventris tui, et fructus terræ tuæ, fructusque jumentorum tuorum, greges armentorum tuorum, et caulæ ovium tuarum.

28:4 Blessed shall be the fruit of thy womb, and the fruit of thy ground, and the fruit of thy cattle, the droves of thy herds, and the folds of thy sheep.

28:5 Benedicta horrea tua, et benedictæ reliquiæ tuæ.

28:5 Blessed shall be thy barns and blessed thy stores.

28:6 Benedictus eris tu ingrediens et egrediens.

28:6 Blessed shalt thou be coming in and going out.

28:7 Dabit Dominus inimicos tuos, qui consurgunt adversum te, corruentes in conspectu tuo : per unam viam venient contra te, et per septem fugient a facie tua.

28:7 The Lord shall cause thy enemies, that rise up against thee, to fall down before thy face: one way shall they come out against thee, and seven ways shall they flee before thee.

28:8 Emittet Dominus benedictionem super cellaria tua, et super omnia opera manuum tuarum : benedicetque tibi in terra, quam acceperis.

28:8 The Lord will send forth a blessing upon thy storehouses, and upon all the works of thy hands: and will bless thee in the land that thou shalt receive.

28:9 Suscitabit te Dominus sibi in populum sanctum, sicut juravit tibi : si custodieris mandata Domini Dei tui, et ambulaveris in viis ejus.

28:9 The Lord will raise thee up to be a holy people to himself, as he swore to thee: if thou keep the commandments of the Lord thy God, and walk in his ways.

28:10 Videbuntque omnes terrarum populi quod nomen Domini invocatum sit super te, et timebunt te.

28:10 And all the people of the earth shall see that the name of the Lord is invocated upon thee, and they shall fear thee.

28:11 Abundare te faciet Dominus omnibus bonis, fructu uteri tui, et fructu jumentorum tuorum, fructu terræ tuæ, quam juravit Dominus patribus tuis ut daret tibi.

28:11 The Lord will make thee abound with all goods, with the fruit of thy womb, and the fruit of thy cattle, with the fruit of thy land, which the Lord swore to thy fathers that he would give thee.

28:12 Aperiet Dominus thesaurum suum optimum, cælum, ut tribuat pluviam terræ tuæ in tempore suo : benedicetque cunctis operibus manuum tuarum. Et fœnerabis gentibus multis, et ipse a nullo fœnus accipies.

28:12 The Lord will open his excellent treasure, the heaven, that it may give rain in due season: and he will bless all the works of thy hands. And thou shalt lend to many nations, and shalt not borrow of any one.

28:13 Constituet te Dominus in caput, et non in caudam : et eris semper supra, et non subter : si tamen audieris mandata Domini Dei tui quæ ego præcipio tibi hodie, et custodieris et feceris,

28:13 And the Lord shall make thee the head and not the tail: and thou shalt be always above, and not beneath: yet so if thou wilt hear the commandments of the Lord thy God which I command thee this day, and keep and do them,

28:14 ac non declinaveris ab eis nec ad dexteram, nec ad sinistram, nec secutus fueris deos alienos, neque colueris eos.

28:14 And turn not away from them neither to the right hand, nor to the left, nor follow strange gods, nor worship them.

28:15 Quod si audire nolueris vocem Domini Dei tui, ut custodias, et facias omnia mandata ejus et cæremonias, quas ego præcipio tibi hodie, venient super te omnes maledictiones istæ, et apprehendent te.

28:15 But if thou wilt not hear the voice of the Lord thy God, to keep and to do all his commandments and ceremonies, which I command thee this day, all these curses shall come upon thee, and overtake thee.

28:16 Maledictus eris in civitate, maledictus in agro.

28:16 Cursed shalt thou be in the city, cursed in the field.

28:17 Maledictum horreum tuum, et maledictæ reliquiæ tuæ.

28:17 Cursed shall be thy barn, and cursed thy stores.

28:18 Maledictus fructus ventris tui, et fructus terræ tuæ, armenta boum tuorum, et greges ovium tuarum.

28:18 Cursed shall be the fruit of thy womb, and the fruit of thy ground, the herds of thy oxen, and the flocks of thy sheep.

28:19 Maledictus eris ingrediens, et maledictus egrediens.

28:19 Cursed shalt thou be coming in, and cursed going out.

28:20 Mittet Dominus super te famem et esuriem, et increpationem in omnia opera tua, quæ tu facies : donec conterat te, et perdat velociter, propter adinventiones tuas pessimas in quibus reliquisti me.

28:20 The Lord shall send upon thee famine and hunger, and a rebuke upon all the works which thou shalt do: until he consume and destroy thee quickly, for thy most wicked inventions, by which thou hast forsaken me.

28:21 Adjungat tibi Dominus pestilentiam, donec consumat te de terra ad quam ingredieris possidendam.

28:21 May the Lord set the pestilence upon thee, until he consume thee out of the land, which thou shalt go in to possess.

28:22 Percutiat te Dominus egestate, febri et frigore, ardore et æstu, et aëre corrupto ac rubigine, et persequatur donec pereas.

28:22 May the Lord afflict thee with miserable want, with the fever and with cold, with burning and with heat, and with corrupted air and with blasting, and pursue thee till thou perish.

28:23 Sit cælum, quod supra te est, æneum : et terra, quam calcas, ferrea.

28:23 Be the heaven, that is over thee, of brass: and the ground thou treadest on, of iron.

28:24 Det Dominus imbrem terræ tuæ pulverem, et de cælo descendat super te cinis, donec conteraris.

28:24 The Lord give thee dust for rain upon thy land, and let ashes come down from heaven upon thee, till thou be consumed.

28:25 Tradat te Dominus corruentem ante hostes tuos : per unam viam egrediaris contra eos, et per septem fugias, et dispergaris per omnia regna terræ,

28:25 The Lord make thee to fall down before thy enemies, one way mayst thou go out against them, and flee seven ways, and be scattered throughout all the kingdoms of the earth.

28:26 sitque cadaver tuum in escam cunctis volatilibus cæli, et bestiis terræ, et non sit qui abigat.

28:26 And be thy carcass meat for all the fowls of the air, and the beasts of the earth, and be there none to drive them away.

28:27 Percutiat te Dominus ulcere Ægypti, et partem corporis, per quam stercora egeruntur, scabie quoque et prurigine : ita ut curari nequeas.

28:27 The Lord strike thee with the ulcer of Egypt, and the part of thy body, by which the dung is cast out, with the scab and with the itch: so that thou canst not be healed.

28:28 Percutiat te Dominus amentia et cæcitate ac furore mentis,

28:28 The Lord strike thee with madness and blindness and fury of mind.

28:29 et palpes in meridie sicut palpare solet cæcus in tenebris, et non dirigas vias tuas. Omnique tempore calumniam sustineas, et opprimaris violentia, nec habeas qui liberet te.

28:29 And mayst thou grope at midday as the blind is wont to grope in the dark, and not make straight thy ways. And mayst thou at all times suffer wrong, and be oppressed with violence, and mayst thou have no one to deliver thee.

28:30 Uxorem accipias, et alius dormiat cum ea. Domum ædifices, et non habites in ea. Plantes vineam, et non vindemies eam.

28:30 Mayst thou take a wife, and another sleep with her. Mayst thou build a house, and not dwell therein. Mayest thou plant a vineyard and not gather the vintage thereof.

28:31 Bos tuus immoletur coram te, et non comedas ex eo. Asinus tuus rapiatur in conspectu tuo, et non reddatur tibi. Oves tuæ dentur inimicis tuis, et non sit qui te adjuvet.

28:31 May thy ox be slain before thee, and thou not eat thereof. May thy ass be taken away in thy sight, and not restored to thee. May thy sheep be given to thy enemies, and may there be none to help thee.

28:32 Filii tui et filiæ tuæ tradantur alteri populo, videntibus oculis tuis, et deficientibus ad conspectum eorum tota die, et non sit fortitudo in manu tua.

28:32 May thy sons and thy daughters be given to another people, thy eyes looking on, and languishing at the sight of them all the day, and may there be no strength in thy hand.

28:33 Fructus terræ tuæ, et omnes labores tuos, comedat populus quem ignoras : et sis semper calumniam sustinens, et oppressus cunctis diebus,

28:33 May a people which thou knowest not, eat the fruits of thy land, and all thy labours: and mayst thou always suffer oppression, and be crushed at all times.

28:34 et stupens ad terrorem eorum quæ videbunt oculi tui.

28:34 And be astonished at the terror of those things which thy eyes shall see:

28:35 Percutiat te Dominus ulcere pessimo in genibus et in suris, sanarique non possis a planta pedis usque ad verticem tuum.

28:35 May the Lord strike thee with a very sore ulcer in the knees and in the legs, and be thou incurable from the sole of the foot to the top of the head.

28:36 Ducet te Dominus, et regem tuum, quem constitueris super te, in gentem, quam ignoras tu et patres tui : et servies ibi diis alienis, ligno et lapidi.

28:36 The Lord shall bring thee, and thy king, whom thou shalt have appointed over thee, into a nation which thou and thy fathers know not: and there thou shalt serve strange gods, wood and stone.

28:37 Et eris perditus in proverbium ac fabulam omnibus populis, ad quos te introduxerit Dominus.

28:37 And thou shalt be lost, as a proverb and a byword to all people, among whom the Lord shall bring thee in.

28:38 Sementem multam jacies in terram, et modicum congregabis : quia locustæ devorabunt omnia.

28:38 Thou shalt cast much seed into the ground, and gather little: because the locusts shall consume all.

28:39 Vineam plantabis, et fodies : et vinum non bibes, nec colliges ex ea quippiam : quoniam vastabitur vermibus.

28:39 Thou shalt plant a vineyard, and dig it, and shalt not drink the wine, nor gather any thing thereof: because it shall be wasted with worms.

28:40 Olivas habebis in omnibus terminis tuis, et non ungeris oleo : quia defluent, et peribunt.

28:40 Thou shalt have olive trees in all thy borders, and shalt not be anointed with the oil: for the olives shall fall off and perish.

28:41 Filios generabis et filias, et non frueris eis : quoniam ducentur in captivitatem.

28:41 Thou shalt beget sons and daughters, and shalt not enjoy them: because they shall be led into captivity.

28:42 Omnes arbores tuas et fruges terræ tuæ rubigo consumet.

28:42 The blast shall consume all the trees and the fruits of thy ground.

28:43 Advena, qui tecum versatur in terra, ascendet super te, eritque sublimior : tu autem descendes, et eris inferior.

28:43 The stranger that liveth with thee in the land, shall rise up over thee, and shall be higher: and thou shalt go down, and be lower.

28:44 Ipse fœnerabit tibi, et tu non fœnerabis ei. Ipse erit in caput, et tu eris in caudam.

28:44 He shall lend to thee, and thou shalt not lend to him. He shall be as the head, and thou shalt be the tail.

28:45 Et venient super te omnes maledictiones istæ, et persequentes apprehendent te, donec intereas : quia non audisti vocem Domini Dei tui, nec servasti mandata ejus et cæremonias, quas præcepit tibi.

28:45 And all these curses shall come upon thee, and shall pursue and overtake thee, till thou perish: because thou heardst not the voice of the Lord thy God, and didst not keep his commandments and ceremonies which he commanded thee.

28:46 Et erunt in te signa atque prodigia, et in semine tuo usque in sempiternum :

28:46 And they shall be as signs and wonders on thee, and on thy seed for ever.

28:47 eo quod non servieris Domino Deo tuo in gaudio, cordisque lætitia, propter rerum omnium abundantiam.

28:47 Because thou didst not serve the Lord thy God with joy and gladness of heart, for the abundance of all things:

28:48 Servies inimico tuo, quem immittet tibi Dominus, in fame, et siti, et nuditate, et omni penuria : et ponet jugum ferreum super cervicem tuam, donec te conterat.

28:48 Thou shalt serve thy enemy, whom the Lord will send upon thee, in hunger, and thirst, and nakedness, and in want of all things: and he shall put an iron yoke upon thy neck, till he consume thee.

28:49 Adducet Dominus super te gentem de longinquo, et de extremis terræ finibus in similitudinem aquilæ volantis cum impetu, cujus linguam intelligere non possis :

28:49 The Lord will bring upon thee a nation from afar, and from the uttermost ends of the earth, like an eagle that flyeth swiftly, whose tongue thou canst not understand,

28:50 gentem procacissimam, quæ non deferat seni, nec misereatur parvuli,

28:50 A most insolent nation, that will shew no regard to the ancients, nor have pity on the infant,

28:51 et devoret fructum jumentorum tuorum, ac fruges terræ tuæ : donec intereas, et non relinquat tibi triticum, vinum, et oleum, armenta boum, et greges ovium : donec te disperdat,

28:51 And will devour the fruit of thy cattle, and the fruits of thy land: until thou be destroyed, and will leave thee no wheat, nor wine, nor oil, nor herds of oxen, nor flocks of sheep: until he destroy thee.

28:52 et conterat in cunctis urbibus tuis, et destruantur muri tui firmi atque sublimes, in quibus habebas fiduciam in omni terra tua. Obsideberis intra portas tuas in omni terra tua, quam dabit tibi Dominus Deus tuus :

28:52 And consume thee in all thy cities, and thy strong and high wall be brought down, wherein thou trustedst in all thy land. Thou shalt be besieged within thy gates in all thy land which the Lord thy God will give thee:

28:53 et comedes fructum uteri tui, et carnes filiorum tuorum et filiarum tuarum, quas dederit tibi Dominus Deus tuus, in angustia et vastitate qua opprimet te hostis tuus.

28:53 And thou shalt eat the fruit of thy womb, and the flesh of thy sons and of thy daughters, which the Lord thy God shall give thee, in the distress and extremity wherewith thy enemy shall oppress thee.

28:54 Homo delicatus in te, et luxuriosus valde, invidebit fratri suo, et uxori, quæ cubat in sinu suo,

28:54 The man that is nice among you, and very delicate, shall envy his own brother, and his wife, that lieth in his bosom,

28:55 ne det eis de carnibus filiorum suorum, quas comedet : eo quod nihil aliud habeat in obsidione et penuria, qua vastaverint te inimici tui intra omnes portas tuas.

28:55 So that he will not give them of the flesh of his children, which he shall eat: because he hath nothing else in the siege and the want, wherewith thy enemies shall distress thee within all thy gates.

28:56 Tenera mulier et delicata, quæ super terram ingredi non valebat, nec pedis vestigium figere, propter mollitiem et teneritudinem nimiam, invidebit viro suo, qui cubat in sinu ejus, super filii et filiæ carnibus,

28:56 The tender and delicate woman, that could not go upon the ground, nor set down her foot for over much niceness and tenderness, will envy her husband who lieth in her bosom, the flesh of her son, and of her daughter,

28:57 et illuvie secundarum, quæ egrediuntur de medio feminum ejus, et super liberis qui eadem hora nati sunt. Comedent enim eos clam propter rerum omnium penuriam in obsidione et vastitate, qua opprimet te inimicus tuus intra portas tuas.

28:57 And the filth of the afterbirths, that come forth from between her thighs, and the children that are born the same hour. For they shall eat them secretly for the want of all things, in the siege and distress, wherewith thy enemy shall oppress thee within thy gates.

28:58 Nisi custodieris et feceris omnia verba legis hujus, quæ scripta sunt in hoc volumine, et timueris nomen ejus gloriosum et terribile, hoc est, Dominum Deum tuum :

28:58 If thou wilt not keep, and fulfil all the words of this law, that are written in this volume, and fear his glorious and terrible name: that is, The Lord thy God:

28:59 augebit Dominus plagas tuas, et plagas seminis tui, plagas magnas et perseverantes, infirmitates pessimas et perpetuas :

28:59 The Lord shall increase thy plagues, and the plagues of thy seed, plagues great and lasting, infirmities grievous and perpetual.

28:60 et convertet in te omnes afflictiones Ægypti, quas timuisti, et adhærebunt tibi.

28:60 And he shall bring back on thee all the afflictions of Egypt, which thou wast afraid of, and they shall stick fast to thee.

28:61 Insuper et universos languores, et plagas, quæ non sunt scriptæ in volumine legis hujus, inducet Dominus super te, donec te conterat :

28:61 Moreover the Lord will bring upon thee all the diseases, and plagues, that are not written in the volume of this law till he consume thee:

28:62 et remanebitis pauci numero, qui prius eratis sicut astra cæli præ multitudine, quoniam non audisti vocem Domini Dei tui.

28:62 And you shall remain few in number, who before were as the stars of heaven for multitude, because thou heardst not the voice of the Lord thy God.

28:63 Et sicut ante lætatus est Dominus super vos, bene vobis faciens, vosque multiplicans : sic lætabitur disperdens vos atque subvertens, ut auferamini de terra, ad quam ingredieris possidendam.

28:63 And as the Lord rejoiced upon you before doing good to you, and multiplying you: so he shall rejoice destroying and bringing you to nought, so that you shall be taken away from the land which thou shalt go in to possess.

28:64 Disperget te Dominus in omnes populos, a summitate terræ usque ad terminos ejus : et servies ibi diis alienis, quos et tu ignoras et patres tui, lignis et lapidibus.

28:64 The Lord shall scatter thee among all people, from the farthest parts of the earth to the ends thereof: and there thou shalt serve strange gods, which both thou art ignorant of and thy fathers, wood and stone.

28:65 In gentibus quoque illis non quiesces, neque erit requies vestigio pedis tui. Dabit enim tibi Dominus ibi cor pavidum, et deficientes oculos, et animam consumptam mœrore :

28:65 Neither shalt thou be quiet, even in those nations, nor shall there be any rest for the sole of thy foot. For the Lord will give thee a fearful heart, and languishing eyes, and a soul consumed with pensiveness:

28:66 et erit vita tua quasi pendens ante te. Timebis nocte et die, et non credes vitæ tuæ.

28:66 And thy life shall be as it were hanging before thee. Thou shalt fear night and day, neither shalt thou trust thy life.

28:67 Mane dices : Quis mihi det vesperum ? et vespere : Quis mihi det mane ? propter cordis tui formidinem, qua terreberis, et propter ea, quæ tuis videbis oculis.

28:67 In the morning thou shalt say: Who will grant me evening? and at evening: Who will grant me morning? for the fearfulness of thy heart, wherewith thou shalt be terrified, and for those things which thou shalt see with thy eyes.

28:68 Reducet te Dominus classibus in Ægyptum per viam de qua dixit tibi ut eam amplius non videres. Ibi venderis inimicis tuis in servos et ancillas, et non erit qui emat.

28:68 The Lord shall bring thee again with ships into Egypt, by the way whereof he said to thee that thou shouldst see it no more. There shalt thou be set to sale to thy enemies for bondmen and bondwomen, and no man shall buy you.

Chapter 29

29:1 Hæc sunt verba fœderis quod præcepit Dominus Moysi ut feriret cum filiis Israël in terra Moab : præter illud fœdus, quod cum eis pepigit in Horeb.

29:1 These are the words of the covenant which the Lord commanded Moses to make with the children of Israel in the land of Moab: beside that covenant which he made with them in Horeb.

29:2 Vocavitque Moyses omnem Israël, et dixit ad eos : Vos vidistis universa, quæ fecit Dominus coram vobis in terra Ægypti Pharaoni, et omnibus servis ejus, universæque terræ illius,

29:2 And Moses called all Israel, and said to them: You have seen all the things that the Lord did before you in the land of Egypt to Pharao, and to all his servants, and to his whole land.

29:3 tentationes magnas, quas viderunt oculi tui, signa illa, portentaque ingentia,

29:3 The great temptations, which thy eyes have seen, those mighty signs and wonders,

29:4 et non dedit vobis Dominus cor intelligens, et oculos videntes, et aures quæ possunt audire, usque in præsentem diem.

29:4 And the Lord hath not given you a heart to understand, and eyes to see, and ears that may hear, unto this present day.

29:5 Adduxit vos quadraginta annis per desertum : non sunt attrita vestimenta vestra, nec calceamenta pedum vestrorum vetustate consumpta sunt.

29:5 He hath brought you forty years through the desert: your garments are not worn out, neither are the shoes of your feet consumed with age.

29:6 Panem non comedistis, vinum et siceram non bibistis : ut sciretis quia ego sum Dominus Deus vester.

29:6 You have not eaten bread, nor have you drunk wine or strong drink: that you might know that I am the Lord your God.

29:7 Et venistis ad hunc locum : egressusque est Sehon rex Hesebon, et Og rex Basan, occurrentes nobis ad pugnam. Et percussimus eos,

29:7 And you came to this place: and Sehon king of Hesebon, and Og king of Basan, came out against us to fight. And we slew them.

29:8 et tulimus terram eorum, ac tradidimus possidendam Ruben et Gad, et dimidiæ tribui Manasse.

29:8 And took their land, and delivered it for a possession to Ruben and Gad, and the half tribe of Manasses.

29:9 Custodite ergo verba pacti hujus, et implete ea : ut intelligatis universa quæ facitis.

29:9 Keep therefore the words of this covenant, and fulfil them: that you may understand all that you do.

29:10 Vos statis hodie cuncti coram Domino Deo vestro, principes vestri, et tribus, ac majores natu, atque doctores, omnis populus Israël,

29:10 You all stand this day before the Lord your God, your princes, and tribes, and ancients, and doctors, all the people of Israel,

29:11 liberi et uxores vestræ, et advena qui tecum moratur in castris, exceptis lignorum cæsoribus, et his qui comportant aquas :

29:11 Your children and your wives, and the stranger that abideth with thee in the camp, besides the hewers of wood, and them that bring water:

29:12 ut transeas in fœdere Domini Dei tui, et in jurejurando quod hodie Dominus Deus tuus percutit tecum :

29:12 That thou mayst pass in the covenant of the Lord thy God, and in the oath which this day the Lord thy God maketh with thee.

29:13 ut suscitet te sibi in populum, et ipse sit Deus tuus sicut locutus est tibi, et sicut juravit patribus tuis, Abraham, Isaac, et Jacob.

29:13 That he may raise thee up a people to himself, and he may be thy God as he hath spoken to thee, and as he swore to thy fathers Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

29:14 Nec vobis solis ego hoc fœdus ferio, et hæc juramenta confirmo,

29:14 Neither with you only do I make this covenant, and confirm these oaths,

29:15 sed cunctis præsentibus et absentibus.

29:15 But with all that are present and that are absent.

29:16 Vos enim nostis quomodo habitaverimus in terra Ægypti, et quomodo transierimus per medium nationum, quas transeuntes

29:16 For you know how we dwelt in the land of Egypt, and how we have passed through the midst of nations, and passing through them,

29:17 vidistis abominationes et sordes, id est, idola eorum, lignum et lapidem, argentum et aurum, quæ colebant.

29:17 You have seen their abominations and filth, that is to say, their idols, wood and stone, silver and gold, which they worshipped.

29:18 Ne forte sit inter vos vir aut mulier, familia aut tribus, cujus cor aversum est hodie a Domino Deo nostro, ut vadat et serviat diis illarum gentium : et sit inter vos radix germinans fel et amaritudinem.

29:18 Lest perhaps there should be among you a man or a woman, a family or a tribe, whose heart is turned away this day from the Lord our God, to go and serve the gods of those nations: and there should be among you a root bringing forth gall and bitterness.

29:19 Cumque audierit verba juramenti hujus, benedicat sibi in corde suo, dicens : Pax erit mihi, et ambulabo in pravitate cordis mei : et absumat ebria sitientem,

29:19 And when he shall hear the words of this oath, he should bless himself in his heart saying: I shall have peace, and will walk on in the naughtiness of my heart: and the drunken may consume the thirsty,

29:20 et Dominus non ignoscat ei : sed tunc quam maxime furor ejus fumet, et zelus contra hominem illum, et sedeant super eum omnia maledicta, quæ scripta sunt in hoc volumine : et deleat Dominus nomen ejus sub cælo,

29:20 And the Lord should not forgive him: but his wrath and jealousy against that man should be exceedingly enkindled at that time, and all the curses that are written in this volume should light upon him: and the Lord should blot out his name from under heaven,

29:21 et consumat eum in perditionem ex omnibus tribubus Israël, juxta maledictiones, quæ in libro legis hujus ac fœderis continentur.

29:21 And utterly destroy him out of all the tribes of Israel, according to the curses that are contained in the book of this law and covenant:

29:22 Dicetque sequens generatio, et filii qui nascentur deinceps, et peregrini qui de longe venerint, videntes plagas terræ illius, et infirmitates, quibus eam afflixerit Dominus,

29:22 And the following generation shall say, and the children that shall be born hereafter, and the strangers that shall come from afar, seeing the plagues of that land and the evils wherewith the Lord hath afflicted it,

29:23 sulphure, et salis ardore comburens, ita ut ultra non seratur, nec virens quippiam germinet, in exemplum subversionis Sodomæ et Gomorrhæ, Adamæ et Seboim, quas subvertit Dominus in ira et furore suo.

29:23 Burning it with brimstone, and the heat of salt, so that it cannot be sown any more, nor any green thing grow therein, after the example of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrha, Adama and Seboim, which the Lord destroyed in his wrath and indignation:

29:24 Et dicent omnes gentes : Quare sic fecit Dominus terræ huic ? quæ est hæc ira furoris ejus immensa ?

29:24 And all the nations shall say: Why hath the Lord done thus to this land? what meaneth this exceeding great heat of his wrath?

29:25 Et respondebunt : Quia dereliquerunt pactum Domini, quod pepigit cum patribus eorum, quando eduxit eos de terra Ægypti :

29:25 And they shall answer: Because they forsook the covenant of the Lord, which he made with their fathers, when he brought them out of the land of Egypt:

29:26 et servierunt diis alienis, et adoraverunt eos, quos nesciebant, et quibus non fuerant attributi :

29:26 And they have served strange gods, and adored them, whom they knew not, and for whom they had not been assigned:

29:27 idcirco iratus est furor Domini contra terram istam, ut induceret super eam omnia maledicta, quæ in hoc volumine scripta sunt :

29:27 Therefore the wrath of the Lord was kindled against this land, to bring upon it all the curses that are written in this volume:

29:28 et ejecit eos de terra sua in ira et in furore, et in indignatione maxima, projecitque in terram alienam, sicut hodie comprobatur.

29:28 And he hath cast them out of their land, in anger and in wrath, and in very great indignation, and hath thrown them into a strange land, as it is seen this day.

29:29 Abscondita, Domino Deo nostro ; quæ manifesta sunt, nobis et filiis nostris usque in sempiternum, ut faciamus universa verba legis hujus.

29:29 Secret things to the Lord our God: things that are manifest, to us and to our children for ever, that we may do all the words of this law.

Chapter 30

30:1 Cum ergo venerint super te omnes sermones isti, benedictio sive maledictio, quam proposui in conspectu tuo : et ductus pœnitudine cordis tui in universis gentibus, in quas disperserit te Dominus Deus tuus,

30:1 Now when all these things shall be come upon thee, the blessing or the curse, which I have set forth before thee, and thou shalt be touched with repentance of thy heart among all the nations, into which the Lord thy God shall have scattered thee,

30:2 et reversus fueris ad eum, et obedieris ejus imperiis, sicut ego hodie præcipio tibi, cum filiis tuis, in toto corde tuo, et in tota anima tua :

30:2 And shalt return to him, and obey his commandments, as I command thee this day, thou and thy children, with all thy heart, and with all thy soul:

30:3 reducet Dominus Deus tuus captivitatem tuam, ac miserebitur tui, et rursum congregabit te de cunctis populis, in quos te ante dispersit.

30:3 The Lord thy God will bring back again thy captivity, and will have mercy on thee, and gather thee again out of all the nations, into which he scattered thee before.

30:4 Si ad cardines cæli fueris dissipatus, inde te retrahet Dominus Deus tuus,

30:4 If thou be driven as far as the poles of heaven, the Lord thy God will fetch thee back from hence,

30:5 et assumet, atque introducet in terram, quam possederunt patres tui, et obtinebis eam : et benedicens tibi, majoris numeri te esse faciat quam fuerunt patres tui.

30:5 And will take thee to himself, and bring thee into the land which thy fathers possessed, and thou shalt possess it: and blessing thee, he will make thee more numerous than were thy fathers.

30:6 Circumcidet Dominus Deus tuus cor tuum, et cor seminis tui, ut diligas Dominum Deum tuum in toto corde tuo, et in tota anima tua, ut possis vivere.

30:6 The Lord thy God will circumcise thy heart, and the heart of thy seed: that thou mayst love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul, that thou mayst live.

30:7 Omnes autem maledictiones has convertet super inimicos tuos, et eos qui oderunt te et persequuntur.

30:7 And he will turn all these curses upon thy enemies, and upon them that hate and persecute thee.

30:8 Tu autem reverteris, et audies vocem Domini Dei tui, faciesque universa mandata quæ ego præcipio tibi hodie :

30:8 But thou shalt return, and hear the voice of the Lord thy God, and shalt do all the commandments which I command thee this day:

30:9 et abundare te faciet Dominus Deus tuus in cunctis operibus manuum tuarum, in sobole uteri tui, et in fructu jumentorum tuorum, in ubertate terræ tuæ, et in rerum omnium largitate. Revertetur enim Dominus, ut gaudeat super te in omnibus bonis, sicut gavisus est in patribus tuis :

30:9 And the Lord thy God will make thee abound in all the works of thy hands, in the fruit of thy womb, and in the fruit of thy cattle, in the fruitfulness of thy land, and in the plenty of all things. For the Lord will return to rejoice over thee in all good things, as he rejoiced in thy fathers:

30:10 si tamen audieris vocem Domini Dei tui, et custodieris præcepta ejus et cæremonias, quæ in hac lege conscripta sunt : et revertaris ad Dominum Deum tuum in toto corde tuo, et in tota anima tua.

30:10 Yet so if thou hear the voice of the Lord thy God, and keep his precepts and ceremonies, which are written in this law: and return to the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul.

30:11 Mandatum hoc, quod ego præcipio tibi hodie, non supra te est, neque procul positum,

30:11 This commandment, that I command thee this day is not above thee, nor far off from thee:

30:12 nec in cælo situm, ut possis dicere : Quis nostrum valet ad cælum ascendere, ut deferat illud ad nos, et audiamus atque opere compleamus ?

30:12 Nor is it in heaven, that thou shouldst say: Which of us can go up to heaven to bring it unto us, and we may hear and fulfil it in work?

30:13 neque trans mare positum : ut causeris, et dicas : Quis ex nobis poterit transfretare mare, et illud ad nos usque deferre, ut possimus audire et facere quod præceptum est ?

30:13 Nor is it beyond the sea: that thou mayst excuse thyself, and say: Which of us can cross the sea, and bring it unto us: that we may hear, and do that which is commanded?

30:14 sed juxta te est sermo valde, in ore tuo, et in corde tuo, ut facias illum.

30:14 But the word is very nigh unto thee, in thy mouth and in thy heart, that thou mayst do it.

30:15 Considera quod hodie proposuerim in conspectu tuo, vitam et bonum, et e contrario mortem et malum :

30:15 Consider that I have set before thee this day life and good, and on the other hand death and evil:

30:16 ut diligas Dominum Deum tuum, et ambules in viis ejus, et custodias mandata illius ac cæremonias atque judicia : et vivas, atque multiplicet te, benedicatque tibi in terra, ad quam ingredieris possidendam.

30:16 That thou mayst love the Lord thy God, and walk in his ways, and keep his commandments and ceremonies and judgments, and bless thee in the land, which thou shalt go in to possess.

30:17 Si autem aversum fuerit cor tuum, et audire nolueris, atque errore deceptus adoraveris deos alienos, et servieris eis :

30:17 But if thy heart be turned away, so that thou wilt not hear, and being deceived with error thou adore strange gods, and serve them:

30:18 prædico tibi hodie quod pereas, et parvo tempore moreris in terra, ad quam, Jordane transmisso, ingredieris possidendam.

30:18 I foretell thee this day that thou shalt perish, and shalt remain but a short time in the land, to which thou shalt pass over the Jordan, and shalt go in to possess it.

30:19 Testes invoco hodie cælum et terram, quod proposuerim vobis vitam et mortem, benedictionem et maledictionem. Elige ergo vitam, ut et tu vivas, et semen tuum :

30:19 I call heaven and earth to witness this day, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing. Choose therefore life, that both thou and thy seed may live:

30:20 et diligas Dominum Deum tuum, atque obedias voci ejus, et illi adhæreas (ipse est enim vita tua, et longitudo dierum tuorum), ut habites in terra, pro qua juravit Dominus patribus tuis, Abraham, Isaac, et Jacob, ut daret eam illis.

30:20 And that thou mayst love the Lord thy God, and obey his voice, and adhere to him (for he is thy life, and the length of thy days,) that thou mayst dwell in the land, for which the Lord swore to thy fathers Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob that he would give it them.

Chapter 31

31:1 Abiit itaque Moyses, et locutus est omnia verba hæc ad universum Israël,

31:1 And Moses went, and spoke all these words to all Israel,

31:2 et dixit ad eos : Centum viginti annorum sum hodie ; non possum ultra egredi et ingredi, præsertim cum et Dominus dixerit mihi : Non transibis Jordanem istum.

31:2 And he said to them: I am this day a hundred and twenty years old, I can no longer go out and come in, especially as the Lord also hath said to me: Thou shalt not pass over this Jordan.

31:3 Dominus ergo Deus tuus transibit ante te : ipse delebit omnes gentes has in conspectu tuo, et possidebis eas : et Josue iste transibit ante te, sicut locutus est Dominus.

31:3 The Lord thy God then will pass over before thee: he will destroy all these nations in thy sight, and thou shalt possess them: and this Josue shall go over before thee, as the Lord hath spoken.

31:4 Facietque Dominus eis sicut fecit Sehon et Og regibus Amorrhæorum, et terræ eorum, delebitque eos.

31:4 And the Lord shall do to them as he did to Sehon and Og the kings of the Amorrhites, and to their land, and shall destroy them.

31:5 Cum ergo et hos tradiderit vobis, similiter facietis eis, sicut præcepi vobis.

31:5 Therefore when the Lord shall have delivered these also to you, you shall do in like manner to them as I have commanded you.

31:6 Viriliter agite, et confortamini : nolite timere, nec paveatis ad conspectum eorum : quia Dominus Deus tuus ipse est ductor tuus, et non dimittet, nec derelinquet te.

31:6 Do manfully and be of good heart: fear not, nor be ye dismayed at their sight: for the Lord thy God he himself is thy leader, and will not leave thee nor forsake thee.

31:7 Vocavitque Moyses Josue, et dixit ei coram omni Israël : Confortare, et esto robustus : tu enim introduces populum istum in terram, quam daturum se patribus eorum juravit Dominus, et tu eam sorte divides.

31:7 And Moses called Josue, and said to him before all Israel: Take courage, and be valiant: for thou shalt bring this people into the land which the Lord swore he would give to their fathers, and thou shalt divide it by lot.

31:8 Et Dominus qui ductor est vester, ipse erit tecum : non dimittet, nec derelinquet te : noli timere, nec paveas.

31:8 And the Lord who is your leader, he himself will be with thee: he will not leave thee, nor forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.

31:9 Scripsit itaque Moyses legem hanc, et tradidit eam sacerdotibus filiis Levi, qui portabant arcam fœderis Domini, et cunctis senioribus Israël.

31:9 And Moses wrote this law, and delivered it to the priests the sons of Levi, who carried the ark of the covenant of the Lord, and to all the ancients of Israel.

31:10 Præcepitque eis, dicens : Post septem annos, anno remissionis, in solemnitate tabernaculorum,

31:10 And he commanded them, saying: After seven years, in the year of remission, in the feast of tabernacles,

31:11 convenientibus cunctis ex Israël, ut appareant in conspectu Domini Dei tui in loco quem elegerit Dominus, leges verba legis hujus coram omni Israël, audientibus eis,

31:11 When all Israel come together, to appear in the sight of the Lord thy God in the place which the Lord shall choose, thou shalt read the words of this law before all Israel, in their hearing.

31:12 et in unum omni populo congregato, tam viris quam mulieribus, parvulis, et advenis, qui sunt intra portas tuas : ut audientes discant, et timeant Dominum Deum vestrum, et custodiant, impleantque omnes sermones legis hujus.

31:12 And the people being all assembled together, both men and women, children and strangers, that are within thy gates: that hearing they may learn, and fear the Lord your God, and keep, and fulfil all the words of this law:

31:13 Filii quoque eorum qui nunc ignorant, ut audire possint, et timeant Dominum Deum suum cunctis diebus quibus versantur in terra, ad quam vos, Jordane transmisso, pergitis obtinendam.

31:13 That their children also, who now are ignorant, may hear, and fear the Lord their God, all the days that they live in the land whither you are going over the Jordan to possess it.

31:14 Et ait Dominus ad Moysen : Ecce prope sunt dies mortis tuæ : voca Josue, et state in tabernaculo testimonii, ut præcipiam ei. Abierunt ergo Moyses et Josue, et steterunt in tabernaculo testimonii :

31:14 And the Lord said to Moses: Behold the days of thy death are nigh: call Josue, and stand ye in the tabernacle of the testimony, that I may give him a charge. So Moses and Josue went and stood in the tabernacle of the testimony:

31:15 apparuitque Dominus ibi in columna nubis, quæ stetit in introitu tabernaculi.

31:15 And the Lord appeared there in the pillar of a cloud, which stood in the entry of the tabernacle.

31:16 Dixitque Dominus ad Moysen : Ecce tu dormies cum patribus tuis, et populus iste consurgens fornicabitur post deos alienos in terra, ad quam ingreditur ut habitet in ea : ibi derelinquet me, et irritum faciet fœdus, quod pepigi cum eo.

31:16 And the Lord said to Moses: Behold thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, and this people rising up will go a fornicating after strange gods in the land, to which it goeth in to dwell: there will they forsake me, and will make void the covenant, which I have made with them,

31:17 Et irascetur furor meus contra eum in die illo : et derelinquam eum, et abscondam faciem meam ab eo, et erit in devorationem : invenient eum omnia mala et afflictiones, ita ut dicat in illo die : Vere quia non est Deus mecum, invenerunt me hæc mala.

31:17 And my wrath shall be kindled against them in that day: and I will forsake them, and will hide my face from them, and they shall be devoured: all evils and afflictions shall find them, so that they shall say in that day: In truth it is because God is not with me, that these evils have found me.

31:18 Ego autem abscondam, et celabo faciem meam in die illo propter omnia mala, quæ fecit, quia secutus est deos alienos.

31:18 But I will hide, and cover my face in that day, for all the evils which they have done, because they have followed strange gods.

31:19 Nunc itaque scribite vobis canticum istud, et docete filios Israël : ut memoriter teneant, et ore decantent, et sit mihi carmen istud pro testimonio inter filios Israël.

31:19 Now therefore write you this canticle, and teach the children of Israel: that they may know it by heart, and sing it by mouth, and this song may be unto me for a testimony among the children of Israel.

31:20 Introducam enim eum in terram, pro qua juravi patribus ejus, lacte et melle manantem. Cumque comederint, et saturati, crassique fuerint, avertentur ad deos alienos, et servient eis : detrahentque mihi, et irritum facient pactum meum.

31:20 For I will bring them into the land, for which I swore to their fathers, that floweth with milk and honey. And when they have eaten, and are full and fat, they will turn away after strange gods, and will serve them: and will despise me, and make void my covenant.

31:21 Postquam invenerint eum mala multa et afflictiones, respondebit ei canticum istud pro testimonio, quod nulla delebit oblivio ex ore seminis sui. Scio enim cogitationes ejus, quæ facturus sit hodie, antequam introducam eum in terram, quam ei pollicitus sum.

31:21 And after many evils and afflictions shall have come upon them, this canticle shall answer them for a testimony, which no oblivion shall take away out of the mouth of their seed. For I know their thoughts, and what they are about to do this day, before that I bring them into the land which I have promised them.

31:22 Scripsit ergo Moyses canticum, et docuit filios Israël.

31:22 Moses therefore wrote the canticle, and taught it to the children of Israel.

31:23 Præcepitque Dominus Josue filio Nun, et ait : Confortare, et esto robustus : tu enim introduces filios Israël in terram, quam pollicitus sum, et ego ero tecum.

31:23 And the Lord commanded Josue the son of Nun, and said: Take courage, and be valiant: for thou shalt bring the children of Israel into the land which I have promised, and I will be with thee.

31:24 Postquam ergo scripsit Moyses verba legis hujus in volumine, atque complevit,

31:24 Therefore after Moses had wrote the words of this law in a volume, and finished it:

31:25 præcepit Levitis, qui portabant arcam fœderis Domini, dicens :

31:25 He commanded the Levites, who carried the ark of the covenant of the Lord, saying:

31:26 Tollite librum istum, et ponite eum in latere arcæ fœderis Domini Dei vestri : ut sit ibi contra te in testimonium.

31:26 Take this book, and put it in the side of the ark of the covenant of the Lord your God: that it may be there for a testimony against thee.

31:27 Ego enim scio contentionem tuam, et cervicem tuam durissimam. Adhuc vivente me et ingrediente vobiscum, semper contentiose egistis contra Dominum : quanto magis cum mortuus fuero ?

31:27 For I know thy obstinacy, and thy most stiff neck. While I am yet living, and going in with you, you have always been rebellious against the Lord: how much more when I shall be dead?

31:28 Congregate ad me omnes majores natu per tribus vestras, atque doctores, et loquar audientibus eis sermones istos, et invocabo contra eos cælum et terram.

31:28 Gather unto me all the ancients of your tribes, and your doctors, and I will speak these words in their hearing, and will call heaven and earth to witness against them.

31:29 Novi enim quod post mortem meam inique agetis, et declinabitis cito de via, quam præcepi vobis : et occurrent vobis mala in extremo tempore, quando feceritis malum in conspectu Domini, ut irritetis eum per opera manuum vestrarum.

31:29 For I know that, after my death, you will do wickedly, and will quickly turn aside form the way that I have commanded you: and evils shall come upon you in the latter times, when you shall do evil in the sight of the Lord, to provoke him by the works of your hands.

31:30 Locutus est ergo Moyses, audiente universo cœtu Israël, verba carminis hujus, et ad finem usque complevit.

31:30 Moses therefore spoke, in the hearing of the whole assembly of Israel, the words of this canticle, and finished it even to the end.

Chapter 32

32:1 Audite, cæli, quæ loquor : audiat terra verba oris mei.

32:1 Hear, O ye heavens, the things I speak, let the earth give ear to the words of my mouth.

32:2 Concrescat ut pluvia doctrina mea, fluat ut ros eloquium meum, quasi imber super herbam, et quasi stillæ super gramina.

32:2 Let my doctrine gather as the rain, let my speech distil as the dew, as a shower upon the herb, and as drops upon the grass.

32:3 Quia nomen Domini invocabo : date magnificentiam Deo nostro.

32:3 Because I will invoke the name of the Lord: give ye magnificence to our God.

32:4 Dei perfecta sunt opera, et omnes viæ ejus judicia : Deus fidelis, et absque ulla iniquitate, justus et rectus.

32:4 The works of God are perfect, and all his ways are judgments: God is faithful and without any iniquity, he is just and right.

32:5 Peccaverunt ei, et non filii ejus in sordibus : generatio prava atque perversa.

32:5 They have sinned against him, and are none of his children in their filth: they are a wicked and perverse generation.

32:6 Hæccine reddis Domino, popule stulte et insipiens ? numquid non ipse est pater tuus, qui possedit te, et fecit, et creavit te ?

32:6 Is this the return thou makest to the Lord, O foolish and senseless people? Is not he thy father, that hath possessed thee, and made thee, and created thee?

32:7 Memento dierum antiquorum, cogita generationes singulas : interroga patrem tuum, et annuntiabit tibi : majores tuos, et dicent tibi.

32:7 Remember the days of old, think upon every generation: ask thy father, and he will declare to thee: thy elders and they will tell thee.

32:8 Quando dividebat Altissimus gentes, quando separabat filios Adam, constituit terminos populorum juxta numerum filiorum Israël.

32:8 When the Most High divided the nations: when he separated the sons of Adam, he appointed the bounds of people according to the number of the children of Israel.

32:9 Pars autem Domini, populus ejus : Jacob funiculus hæreditatis ejus.

32:9 But the Lord's portion is his people: Jacob the lot of his inheritance.

32:10 Invenit eum in terra deserta, in loco horroris, et vastæ solitudinis : circumduxit eum, et docuit : et custodivit quasi pupillam oculi sui.

32:10 He found him in a desert land, in a place of horror, and of vast wilderness: he led him about, and taught him: and he kept him as the apple of his eye.

32:11 Sicut aquila provocans ad volandum pullos suos, et super eos volitans, expandit alas suas, et assumpsit eum, atque portavit in humeris suis.

32:11 As the eagle enticing her young to fly, and hovering over them, he spread his wings, and hath taken him and carried him on his shoulders.

32:12 Dominus solus dux ejus fuit, et non erat cum eo deus alienus :

32:12 The Lord alone was his leader: and there was no strange god with him.

32:13 constituit eum super excelsam terram, ut comederet fructus agrorum : ut sugeret mel de petra, oleumque de saxo durissimo ;

32:13 He set him upon high land: that he might eat the fruits of the fields, that he might suck honey out of the rock, and oil out of the hardest stone,

32:14 butyrum de armento, et lac de ovibus cum adipe agnorum, et arietum filiorum Basan : et hircos cum medulla tritici, et sanguinem uvæ biberet meracissimum.

32:14 Butter of the herd, and milk of the sheep with the fat of lambs, and of the rams of the breed of Basan: and goats with the marrow of wheat, and might drink the purest blood of the grape.

32:15 Incrassatus est dilectus, et recalcitravit : incrassatus, impinguatus, dilatatus, dereliquit Deum factorem suum, et recessit a Deo salutari suo.

32:15 The beloved grew fat, and kicked: he grew fat, and thick and gross, he forsook God who made him, and departed from God his saviour.

32:16 Provocaverunt eum in diis alienis, et in abominationibus ad iracundiam concitaverunt.

32:16 They provoked him by strange gods, and stirred him up to anger, with their abominations.

32:17 Immolaverunt dæmoniis et non Deo, diis quos ignorabant : novi recentesque venerunt, quos non coluerunt patres eorum :

32:17 They sacrificed to devils and not to God: to gods whom they knew not: that were newly come up, whom their fathers worshipped not.

32:18 Deum qui te genuit dereliquisti, et oblitus es Domini creatoris tui.

32:18 Thou hast forsaken the God that begot thee, and hast forgotten the Lord that created thee.

32:19 Vidit Dominus, et ad iracundiam concitatus est : quia provocaverunt eum filii sui et filiæ.

32:19 The Lord saw, and was moved to wrath: because his own sons and daughters provoked him.

32:20 Et ait : Abscondam faciem meam ab eis, et considerabo novissima eorum : generatio enim perversa est, et infideles filii.

32:20 And he said: I will hide my face from them, and will consider what their last end shall be: for it is a perverse generation, and unfaithful children.

32:21 Ipsi me provocaverunt in eo qui non erat Deus, et irritaverunt in vanitatibus suis : et ego provocabo eos in eo qui non est populus, et in gente stulta irritabo illos.

32:21 They have provoked me with that which was no god, and have angered me with their vanities: and I will provoke them with that which is no people, and will vex them with a foolish nation.

32:22 Ignis succensus est in furore meo, et ardebit usque ad inferni novissima : devorabitque terram cum germine suo, et montium fundamenta comburet.

32:22 A fire is kindled in my wrath, and shall burn even to the lowest hell: and shall devour the earth with her increase, and shall burn the foundations of the mountains.

32:23 Congregabo super eos mala, et sagittas meas complebo in eis.

32:23 I will heap evils upon them, and will spend my arrows among them.

32:24 Consumentur fame, et devorabunt eos aves morsu amarissimo : dentes bestiarum immittam in eos, cum furore trahentium super terram, atque serpentium.

32:24 They shall be consumed with famine, and birds shall devour them with a most bitter bite: I will send the teeth of beasts upon them, with the fury of creatures that trail upon the ground, and of serpents.

32:25 Foris vastabit eos gladius, et intus pavor, juvenem simul ac virginem, lactentem cum homine sene.

32:25 Without, the sword shall lay them waste, and terror within, both the young man and the virgin, the sucking child with the man in years.

32:26 Dixi : Ubinam sunt ? cessare faciam ex hominibus memoriam eorum.

32:26 I said: Where are they? I will make the memory of them to cease from among men.

32:27 Sed propter iram inimicorum distuli : ne forte superbirent hostes eorum, et dicerent : Manus nostra excelsa, et non Dominus, fecit hæc omnia.

32:27 But for the wrath of the enemies I have deferred it: lest perhaps their enemies might be proud, and should say: Our mighty hand, and not the Lord, hath done all these things.

32:28 Gens absque consilio est, et sine prudentia.

32:28 They are a nation without counsel, and without wisdom.

32:29 Utinam saperent, et intelligerent, ac novissima providerent.

32:29 O that they would be wise and would understand, and would provide for their last end.

32:30 Quomodo persequatur unus mille, et duo fugent decem millia ? nonne ideo, quia Deus suus vendidit eos, et Dominus conclusit illos ?

32:30 How should one pursue after a thousand, and two chase ten thousand? Was it not, because their God had sold them, and the Lord had shut them up?

32:31 Non enim est Deus noster ut dii eorum : et inimici nostri sunt judices.

32:31 For our God is not as their gods: our enemies themselves are judges.

32:32 De vinea Sodomorum, vinea eorum, et de suburbanis Gomorrhæ : uva eorum, uva fellis, et botri amarissimi.

32:32 Their vines are of the vineyard of Sodom, and of the suburbs of Gomorrha: their grapes are grapes of gall, and their clusters most bitter.

32:33 Fel draconum vinum eorum, et venenum aspidum insanabile.

32:33 Their wine is the gall of dragons, and the venom of asps, which is incurable.

32:34 Nonne hæc condita sunt apud me, et signata in thesauris meis ?

32:34 Are not these things stored up with me, and sealed up in my treasures?

32:35 Mea est ultio, et ego retribuam in tempore, ut labatur pes eorum : juxta est dies perditionis, et adesse festinant tempora.

32:35 Revenge is mine, and I will repay them in due time, that their foot may slide: the day of destruction is at hand, and the time makes haste to come.

32:36 Judicabit Dominus populum suum, et in servis suis miserebitur : videbit quod infirmata sit manus, et clausi quoque defecerunt, residuique consumpti sunt.

32:36 The Lord will judge his people, and will have mercy on his servants: he shall see that their hand is weakened, and that they who were shut up have also failed, and they that remained are consumed.

32:37 Et dicet : Ubi sunt dii eorum, in quibus habebant fiduciam ?

32:37 And he shall say: Where are their gods, in whom they trusted?

32:38 de quorum victimis comedebant adipes, et bibebant vinum libaminum : surgant, et opitulentur vobis, et in necessitate vos protegant.

32:38 Of whose victims they ate the fat, and drank the wine of their drink offerings: let them arise and help you, and protect you in your distress.

32:39 Videte quod ego sim solus, et non sit alius deus præter me : ego occidam, et ego vivere faciam : percutiam, et ego sanabo, et non est qui de manu mea possit eruere.

32:39 See ye that I alone am, and there is no other God besides me: I will kill and I will make to live: I will strike, and I will heal, and there is none that can deliver out of my hand.

32:40 Levabo ad cælum manum meam, et dicam : Vivo ego in æternum.

32:40 I will lift up my hand to heaven, and I will say: I live for ever.

32:41 Si acuero ut fulgur gladium meum, et arripuerit judicium manus mea : reddam ultionem hostibus meis, et his qui oderunt me retribuam.

32:41 If I shall whet my sword as the lightning, and my hand take hold on judgment: I will render vengeance to my enemies, and repay them that hate me.

32:42 Inebriabo sagittas meas sanguine, et gladius meus devorabit carnes ; de cruore occisorum et de captivitate, nudati inimicorum capitis.

32:42 I will make my arrows drunk with blood, and my sword shall devour flesh, of the blood of the slain and of the captivity, of the bare head of the enemies.

32:43 Laudate, gentes, populum ejus, quia sanguinem servorum suorum ulciscetur : et vindictam retribuet in hostes eorum, et propitius erit terræ populi sui.

32:43 Praise his people, ye nations, for he will revenge the blood of his servants: and will render vengeance to their enemies, and he will be merciful to the land of his people.

32:44 Venit ergo Moyses, et locutus est omnia verba cantici hujus in auribus populi, ipse et Josue filius Nun.

32:44 So Moses came and spoke all the words of this canticle in the ears of the people, and Josue the son of Nun.

32:45 Complevitque omnes sermones istos, loquens ad universum Israël,

32:45 And he ended all these words, speaking to all Israel.

32:46 et dixit ad eos : Ponite corda vestra in omnia verba, quæ ego testificor vobis hodie : ut mandetis ea filiis vestris custodire et facere, et implere universa quæ scripta sunt legis hujus :

32:46 And he said to them: Set your hearts on all the words, which I testify to you this day: which you shall command your children to observe and to do, and to fulfil all that is written in this law:

32:47 quia non incassum præcepta sunt vobis, sed ut singuli in eis viverent : quæ facientes longo perseveretis tempore in terra, ad quam, Jordane transmisso, ingredimini possidendam.

32:47 For they are not commanded you in vain, but that every one should live in them, and that doing them you may continue a long time in the land whither you are going over the Jordan to possess it.

32:48 Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen in eadem die, dicens :

32:48 And the Lord spoke to Moses the same day, saying:

32:49 Ascende in montem istum Abarim, id est, transitum, in montem Nebo, qui est in terra Moab contra Jericho : et vide terram Chanaan, quam ego tradam filiis Israël obtinendam, et morere in monte.

32:49 Go up into this mountain Abarim, (that is to say, of passages,) unto mount Nebo, which is in the land of Moab over against Jericho: and see the land of Chanaan, which I will deliver to the children of Israel to possess, and die thou in the mountain.

32:50 Quem conscendens jungeris populis tuis, sicut mortuus est Aaron frater tuus in monte Hor, et appositus populis suis :

32:50 When thou art gone up into it thou shalt be gathered to thy people, as Aaron thy brother died in mount Hor, and was gathered to his people:

32:51 quia prævaricati estis contra me in medio filiorum Israël ad aquas contradictionis in Cades deserti Sin : et non sanctificastis me inter filios Israël.

32:51 Because you trespassed against me in the midst of the children of Israel, at the waters of contradiction, in Cades of the desert of Sin: and you did not sanctify me among the children of Israel.

32:52 E contra videbis terram, et non ingredieris in eam, quam ego dabo filiis Israël.

32:52 Thou shalt see the land before thee, which I will give to the children of Israel, but thou shalt not enter into it.

Chapter 33

33:1 Hæc est benedictio, qua benedixit Moyses, homo Dei, filiis Israël ante mortem suam.

33:1 This is the blessing, wherewith the man of God, Moses, blessed the children of Israel, before his death.

33:2 Et ait : Dominus de Sinai venit, et de Seir ortus est nobis : apparuit de monte Pharan, et cum eo sanctorum millia. In dextera ejus ignea lex.

33:2 And he said: The Lord came from Sinai, and from Seir he rose up to us: he hath appeared from mount Pharan, and with him thousands of saints. In his right hand a fiery law.

33:3 Dilexit populos, omnes sancti in manu illius sunt : et qui appropinquant pedibus ejus, accipient de doctrina illius.

33:3 He hath loved the people, all the saints are in his hand: and they that approach to his feet, shall receive of his doctrine.

33:4 Legem præcepit nobis Moyses, hæreditatem multitudinis Jacob.

33:4 Moses commanded us a law, the inheritance of the multitude of Jacob.

33:5 Erit apud rectissimum rex, congregatis principibus populi cum tribubus Israël.

33:5 He shall be king with the most right, the princes of the people, being assembled with the tribes of Israel.

33:6 Vivat Ruben, et non moriatur, et sit parvus in numero.

33:6 Let Ruben live, and not die, and be he small in number.

33:7 Hæc est Judæ benedictio : Audi, Domine, vocem Judæ, et ad populum suum introduc eum : manus ejus pugnabunt pro eo, et adjutor illius contra adversarios ejus erit.

33:7 This is the blessing of Juda. Hear, O Lord, the voice of Juda, and bring him in unto his people: his hands shall fight for him, and he shall be his helper against his enemies.

33:8 Levi quoque ait : Perfectio tua, et doctrina tua viro sancto tuo, quem probasti in tentatione, et judicasti ad aquas contradictionis.

33:8 To Levi also he said: Thy perfection, and thy doctrine be to thy holy man, whom thou hast proved in the temptation, and judged at the waters of contradiction:

33:9 Qui dixit patri suo et matri suæ : Nescio vos : et fratribus suis : Ignoro vos : et nescierunt filios suos. Hi custodierunt eloquium tuum, et pactum tuum servaverunt.

33:9 Who hath said to his father, and to his mother: I do not know you; and to his brethren: I know you not: and their own children they have not known. These have kept thy word, and observed thy covenant,

33:10 Judicia tua, o Jacob, et legem tuam, o Israël : ponent thymiama in furore tuo, et holocaustum super altare tuum.

33:10 Thy judgments, O Jacob, and thy law, O Israel: they shall put incense in thy wrath and holocaust upon thy altar.

33:11 Benedic, Domine, fortitudini ejus : et opera manuum illius suscipe. Percute dorsa inimicorum ejus : et qui oderunt eum, non consurgant.

33:11 Bless, O Lord, his strength, and receive the works of his hands. Strike the backs of his enemies, and let not them that hate him rise.

33:12 Et Benjamin ait : Amantissimus Domini habitabit confidenter in eo : quasi in thalamo tota die morabitur, et inter humeros illius requiescet.

33:12 And to Benjamin he said: The best beloved of the Lord shall dwell confidently in him: as in a bride chamber shall he abide all the day long, and between his shoulders shall be rest.

33:13 Joseph quoque ait : De benedictione Domini terra ejus, de pomis cæli, et rore, atque abysso subjacente.

33:13 To Joseph also he said: Of the blessing of the Lord be his land, of the fruits of heaven, and of the dew, and of the deep that lieth beneath.

33:14 De pomis fructuum solis ac lunæ,

33:14 Of the fruits brought forth by the sun and by the moon.

33:15 de vertice antiquorum montium, de pomis collium æternorum :

33:15 Of the tops of the ancient mountains, of the fruits of the everlasting hills:

33:16 et de frugibus terræ, et de plenitudine ejus. Benedictio illius qui apparuit in rubo, veniat super caput Joseph, et super verticem nazaræi inter fratres suos.

33:16 And of the fruits of the earth, and of the fulness thereof. The blessing of him that appeared in the bush, come upon the head of Joseph, and upon the crown of the Nazarite among his brethren.

33:17 Quasi primogeniti tauri pulchritudo ejus, cornua rhinocerotis cornua illius : in ipsis ventilabit gentes usque ad terminos terræ. Hæ sunt multitudines Ephraim : et hæc millia Manasse.

33:17 His beauty as of the firstling of a bullock, his horns as the horns of a rhinoceros: with them shall he push the nations even to the ends of the earth. These are the multitudes of Ephraim and these the thousands of Manasses.

33:18 Et Zabulon ait : Lætare, Zabulon, in exitu tuo, et Issachar in tabernaculis tuis.

33:18 And to Zabulon he said: Rejoice, O Zabulon, in thy going out; and Issachar in thy tabernacles.

33:19 Populos vocabunt ad montem : ibi immolabunt victimas justitiæ. Qui inundationem maris quasi lac sugent, et thesauros absconditos arenarum.

33:19 They shall call the people to the mountain: there shall they sacrifice the victims of justice. Who shall suck as milk the abundance of the sea, and the hidden treasures of the sands.

33:20 Et Gad ait : Benedictus in latitudine Gad : quasi leo requievit, cepitque brachium et verticem.

33:20 And to Gad he said: Blessed be Gad in his breadth: he hath rested as a lion, and hath seized upon the arm and the top of the head.

33:21 Et vidit principatum suum, quod in parte sua doctor esset repositus : qui fuit cum principibus populi, et fecit justitias Domini, et judicium suum cum Israël.

33:21 And he saw his pre-eminence, that in his portion the teacher was laid up: who was with the princes of the people, and did the justices of the Lord, and his judgment with Israel.

33:22 Dan quoque ait : Dan catulus leonis, fluet largiter de Basan.

33:22 To Dan also he said: Dan is a young lion, he shall flow plentifully from Basan.

33:23 Et Nephthali dixit : Nephthali abundantia perfruetur, et plenus erit benedictionibus Domini : mare et meridiem possidebit.

33:23 And To Nephtali he said: Nephtali shall enjoy abundance, and shall be full of the blessings of the Lord: he shall possess the sea and the south.

33:24 Aser quoque ait : Benedictus in filiis Aser, sit placens fratribus suis, et tingat in oleo pedem suum :

33:24 To Aser also he said: Let Aser be blessed with children, let him be acceptable to his brethren, and let him dip his foot in oil.

33:25 ferrum et æs calceamentum ejus. Sicut dies juventutis tuæ, ita et senectus tua.

33:25 His shoe shall be iron and brass. As the days of thy youth, so also shall thy old age be.

33:26 Non est deus alius ut Deus rectissimi, ascensor cæli, auxiliator tuus. Magnificentia ejus discurrunt nubes,

33:26 There is no other god like the God of the rightest: he that is mounted upon the heaven is thy helper. By his magnificence the clouds run hither and thither.

33:27 habitaculum ejus sursum, et subter brachia sempiterna ejiciet a facie tua inimicum, dicetque : Conterere.

33:27 His dwelling is above, and underneath are the everlasting arms: he shall cast out the enemy from before thee, and shall say: Be thou brought to nought.

33:28 Habitabit Israël confidenter, et solus. Oculus Jacob in terra frumenti et vini, cælique caligabunt rore.

33:28 Israel shall dwell in safety, and alone. The eye of Jacob in a land of corn and wine, and the heavens shall be misty with dew.

33:29 Beatus es tu, Israël : quis similis tui, popule, qui salvaris in Domino ? Scutum auxilii tui, et gladius gloriæ tuæ : negabunt te inimici tui, et tu eorum colla calcabis.

33:29 Blessed art thou, Israel: who is like to thee, O people, that art saved by the Lord? the shield of thy help, and the sword of thy glory: thy enemies shall deny thee, and thou shalt tread upon their necks.

Chapter 34

34:1 Ascendit ergo Moyses de campestribus Moab super montem Nebo, in verticem Phasga contra Jericho : ostenditque ei Dominus omnem terram Galaad usque Dan,

34:1 Then Moses went up from the plains of Moab upon mount Nebo, to the top of Phasga over against Jericho: and the Lord shewed him all the land of Galaad as far as Dan.

34:2 et universum Nephthali, terramque Ephraim et Manasse, et omnem terram Juda usque ad mare novissimum,

34:2 And all Nephtali, and the land of Ephraim and Manasses, and all the land of Juda unto the furthermost sea,

34:3 et australem partem, et latitudinem campi Jericho civitatis palmarum usque Segor.

34:3 And the south part, and the breadth of the plain of Jericho the city of palm trees as far as Segor.

34:4 Dixitque Dominus ad eum : Hæc est terra, pro qua juravi Abraham, Isaac, et Jacob, dicens : Semini tuo dabo eam. Vidisti eam oculis tuis, et non transibis ad illam.

34:4 And the Lord said to him: This is the land, for which I swore to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, saying: I will give it to thy seed. Thou hast seen it with thy eyes, and shalt not pass over to it.

34:5 Mortuusque est ibi Moyses servus Domini, in terra Moab, jubente Domino :

34:5 And Moses the servant of the Lord died there, in the land of Moab, by the commandment of the Lord:

34:6 et sepelivit eum in valle terræ Moab contra Phogor : et non cognovit homo sepulchrum ejus usque in præsentem diem.

34:6 And he buried him in the valley of the land of Moab over against Phogor: and no man hath known of his sepulchre until this present day.

34:7 Moyses centum et viginti annorum erat quando mortuus est : non caligavit oculus ejus, nec dentes illius moti sunt.

34:7 Moses was a hundred and twenty years old when he died: his eye was not dim, neither were his teeth moved.

34:8 Fleveruntque eum filii Israël in campestribus Moab triginta diebus : et completi sunt dies planctus lugentium Moysen.

34:8 And the children of Israel mourned for him in the plains of Moab thirty days: and the days of their mourning in which they mourned Moses were ended.

34:9 Josue vero filius Nun repletus est spiritu sapientiæ, quia Moyses posuit super eum manus suas. Et obedierunt ei filii Israël, feceruntque sicut præcepit Dominus Moysi.

34:9 And Josue the son of Nun was filled with the spirit of wisdom, because Moses had laid his hands upon him. And the children of Israel obeyed him, and did as the Lord commanded Moses.

34:10 Et non surrexit ultra propheta in Israël sicut Moyses, quem nosset Dominus facie ad faciem,

34:10 And there arose no more a prophet in Israel like unto Moses, whom the Lord knew face to face,

34:11 in omnibus signis atque portentis, quæ misit per eum, ut faceret in terra Ægypti Pharaoni, et omnibus servis ejus, universæque terræ illius,

34:11 In all the signs and wonders, which he sent by him, to do in the land of Egypt to Pharao, and to all his servants, and to his whole land,

34:12 et cunctam manum robustam, magnaque mirabilia, quæ fecit Moyses coram universo Israël.

34:12 And all the mighty hand, and great miracles, which Moses did before all Israel.

Joshua

Chapter 1

1:1 Et factum est post mortem Moysi servi Domini, ut loqueretur Dominus ad Josue filium Nun, ministrum Moysi, et diceret ei :

1:1 Now it came to pass after the death of Moses, the servant of the Lord, that the Lord spoke to Joshua, the son of Nun, the minister of Moses, and said to him:

1:2 Moyses servus meus mortuus est : surge, et transi Jordanem istum tu, et omnis populus tecum, in terram quam ego dabo filiis Israël.

1:2 Moses my servant is dead: arise, and pass over this Jordan, thou and thy people with thee, into the land which I will give to the children of Israel.

1:3 Omnem locum, quem calcaverit vestigium pedis vestri, vobis tradam, sicut locutus sum Moysi.

1:3 I will deliver to you every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, as I have said to Moses.

1:4 A deserto et Libano usque ad fluvium magnum Euphraten, omnis terra Hethæorum usque ad mare magnum contra solis occasum erit terminus vester.

1:4 From the desert, and from Libanus unto the great river Euphrates, all the land of the Hethites, unto the great sea toward the going down of the sun, shall be your border.

1:5 Nullus poterit vobis resistere cunctis diebus vitæ tuæ : sicut fui cum Moyse, ita ero tecum : non dimittam, nec derelinquam te.

1:5 No man shall be able to resist you all the days of thy life: as I have been with Moses, so will I be with thee: I will not leave thee, nor forsake thee.

1:6 Confortare, et esto robustus : tu enim sorte divides populo huic terram, pro qua juravi patribus suis, ut traderem eam illis.

1:6 Take courage, and be strong: for thou shalt divide by lot to this people the land for which I swore to their fathers, that I would deliver it to them.

1:7 Confortare igitur, et esto robustus valde, ut custodias, et facias omnem legem, quam præcepit tibi Moyses servus meus : ne declines ab ea ad dexteram vel ad sinistram, ut intelligas cuncta quæ agis.

1:7 Take courage therefore, and be very valiant: that thou mayst observe and do all the law, which Moses my servant hath commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayst understand all things which thou dost.

1:8 Non recedat volumen legis hujus ab ore tuo : sed meditaberis in eo diebus ac noctibus, ut custodias et facias omnia quæ scripta sunt in eo : tunc diriges viam tuam, et intelliges eam.

1:8 Let not the book of this law depart from thy mouth: but thou shalt meditate on it day and night, that thou mayst observe and do all things that are written in it: then shalt thou direct thy way, and understand it.

1:9 Ecce præcipio tibi : confortare, et esto robustus. Noli metuere, et noli timere : quoniam tecum est Dominus Deus tuus in omnibus ad quæcumque perrexeris.

1:9 Behold I command thee, take courage, and be strong. Fear not, and be not dismayed: because the Lord thy God is with thee in all things whatsoever thou shalt go to.

1:10 Præcepitque Josue principibus populi, dicens : Transite per medium castrorum, et imperate populo, ac dicite :

1:10 And Joshua commanded the princes of the people, saying: Pass through the midst of the camp, and command the people, and say:

1:11 Præparate vobis cibaria : quoniam post diem tertium transibitis Jordanem, et intrabitis ad possidendam terram quam Dominus Deus vester daturus est vobis.

1:11 Prepare your victuals: for after the third day you shall pass over the Jordan, and shall go in to possess the land, which the Lord your God will give you.

1:12 Rubenitis quoque et Gaditis, et dimidiæ tribui Manasse, ait :

1:12 And he said to the Rubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasses:

1:13 Mementote sermonis, quem præcepit vobis Moyses famulus Domini, dicens : Dominus Deus vester dedit vobis requiem, et omnem terram.

1:13 Remember the word, which Moses the servant of the Lord commanded you, saying: The Lord your God hath given you rest, and all this land.

1:14 Uxores vestræ, et filii, ac jumenta manebunt in terra, quam tradidit vobis Moyses trans Jordanem : vos autem transite armati ante fratres vestros, omnes fortes manu, et pugnate pro eis,

1:14 Your wives, and children; and cattle, shall remain in the land which Moses gave you on this side of the Jordan: but pass you over armed before your brethren all of you that are strong of hand, and fight for them,

1:15 donec det Dominus requiem fratribus vestris sicut et vobis dedit, et possideant ipsi quoque terram quam Dominus Deus vester daturus est eis : et sic revertimini in terram possessionis vestræ, et habitabitis in ea, quam vobis dedit Moyses famulus Domini trans Jordanem contra solis ortum.

1:15 Until the Lord give rest to your brethren, as he hath given you, and they also possess the land which the Lord your God will give them: and so you shall return into the land of your possession, and you shall dwell in it, which Moses the servant of the Lord gave you beyond the Jordan, toward the rising of the sun.

1:16 Responderuntque ad Josue, atque dixerunt : Omnia quæ præcepisti nobis, faciemus : et quocumque miseris, ibimus.

1:16 And they made answer to Joshua, and said: All that thou hast commanded us, we will do: and whither soever thou shalt send us, we will go.

1:17 Sicut obedivimus in cunctis Moysi, ita obediemus et tibi : tantum sit Dominus Deus tuus tecum, sicut fuit cum Moyse.

1:17 As we obeyed Moses in all things, so will we obey thee also: only be the Lord thy God with thee, as he was with Moses.

1:18 Qui contradixerit ori tuo, et non obedierit cunctis sermonibus, quos præceperis ei, moriatur. Tu tantum confortare, et viriliter age.

1:18 He that shall gainsay thy mouth, and not obey all thy words, that thou shalt command him, let him die: only take thou courage, and do manfully.

Chapter 2

2:1 Misit igitur Josue filius Nun de Setim duos viros exploratores in abscondito : et dixit eis : Ite, et considerate terram, urbemque Jericho. Qui pergentes ingressi sunt domum mulieris meretricis, nomine Rahab, et quieverunt apud eam.

2:1 And Joshua, the son of Nun, sent from Setim two men, to spy secretly: and said to them: Go, and view the land, and the city of Jericho. They went, and entered into the house of a woman that was a harlot, named Rahab, and lodged with her.

2:2 Nuntiatumque est regi Jericho, et dictum : Ecce viri ingressi sunt huc per noctem de filiis Israël, ut explorarent terram.

2:2 And it was told the king of Jericho, and was said: Behold there are men come in hither, by night, of the children of Israel, to spy the land.

2:3 Misitque rex Jericho ad Rahab, dicens : Educ viros, qui venerunt ad te, et ingressi sunt domum tuam : exploratores quippe sunt, et omnem terram considerare venerunt.

2:3 And the king of Jericho sent to Rahab, saying: Bring forth the men that came to thee, and are entered into thy house: for they are spies, and are come to view all the land.

2:4 Tollensque mulier viros, abscondit, et ait : Fateor, venerunt ad me, sed nesciebam unde essent :

2:4 And the woman taking the men, hid them, and said: I confess they came to me, but I knew not whence they were:

2:5 cumque porta clauderetur in tenebris, et illi pariter exierunt ; nescio quo abierunt : persequimini cito, et comprehendetis eos.

2:5 And at the time of shutting the gate in the dark, they also went out together. I know not whither they are gone: pursue after them quickly, and you will overtake them.

2:6 Ipsa autem fecit ascendere viros in solarium domus suæ, operuitque eos stipula lini, quæ ibi erat.

2:6 But she made the men go up to the top of her house, and covered them with the stalks of flax, which was there.

2:7 Hi autem, qui missi fuerant, secuti sunt eos per viam, quæ ducit ad vadum Jordanis : illisque egressis statim porta clausa est.

2:7 Now they that were sent, pursued after them, by the way that leadeth to the fords of the Jordan: and as soon as they were gone out, the gate was presently shut.

2:8 Necdum obdormierant qui latebant, et ecce mulier ascendit ad eos, et ait :

2:8 The men that were hid were not yet asleep, when behold the woman went up to them, and said:

2:9 Novi quod Dominus tradiderit vobis terram : etenim irruit in nos terror vester, et elanguerunt omnes habitatores terræ.

2:9 I know that the Lord hath given this land to you: for the dread of you is fallen upon us, and all the inhabitants of the land have lost all strength.

2:10 Audivimus quod siccaverit Dominus aquas maris Rubri ad vestrum introitum, quando egressi estis ex Ægypto : et quæ feceritis duobus Amorrhæorum regibus, qui erant trans Jordanem, Sehon et Og, quos interfecistis.

2:10 We have heard that the Lord dried up the water of the Red Sea, at your going in, when you came out of Egypt: and what things you did to the two kings of the Amorrhites, that were beyond the Jordan, Sehon and Og whom you slew.

2:11 Et hæc audientes pertimuimus, et elanguit cor nostrum, nec remansit in nobis spiritus ad introitum vestrum : Dominus enim Deus vester ipse est Deus in cælo sursum et in terra deorsum.

2:11 And at the hearing these things, we were affrighted, and our heart fainted away, neither did there remain any spirit in us, at your coming in: for the Lord your God he is God in heaven above, and in the earth beneath.

2:12 Nunc ergo jurate mihi per Dominum, ut quomodo ego misericordiam feci vobiscum, ita et vos faciatis cum domo patris mei : detisque mihi verum signum,

2:12 Now, therefore, swear ye to me by the Lord, that as I have shewed mercy to you, so you also will shew mercy to my father's house: and give me a true token.

2:13 ut salvetis patrem meum et matrem, et fratres ac sorores meas, et omnia quæ illorum sunt, et eruatis animas nostras a morte.

2:13 That you will save my father and mother, my brethren and sisters, and all things that are theirs, and deliver our souls from death.

2:14 Qui responderunt ei : Anima nostra sit pro vobis in mortem, si tamen non prodideris nos : cumque tradiderit nobis Dominus terram, faciemus in te misericordiam et veritatem.

2:14 They answered her: Be our lives for you unto death, only if thou betray us not. And when the Lord shall have delivered us the land, we will shew thee mercy and truth.

2:15 Demisit ergo eos per funem de fenestra : domus enim ejus hærebat muro.

2:15 Then she let them down with a cord out of a window: for her house joined close to the wall.

2:16 Dixitque ad eos : Ad montana conscendite, ne forte occurrant vobis revertentes : ibique latitate tribus diebus, donec redeant, et sic ibitis per viam vestram.

2:16 And she said to them: Get ye up to the mountains, lest perhaps they meet you as they return: and there lie ye hid three days, till they come back, and so you shall go on your way.

2:17 Qui dixerunt ad eam : Innoxii erimus a juramento hoc, quo adjurasti nos :

2:17 And they said to her: We shall be blameless of this oath, which thou hast made us swear,

2:18 si ingredientibus nobis terram, signum fuerit funiculus iste coccineus, et ligaveris eum in fenestra, per quam demisisti nos : et patrem tuum ac matrem, fratresque et omnem cognationem tuam congregaveris in domum tuam.

2:18 If, when we come into the land, this scarlet cord be a sign, and thou tie it in the window, by which thou hast let us down: and gather together thy father and mother, and brethren, and all thy kindred into thy house.

2:19 Qui ostium domus tuæ egressus fuerit, sanguis ipsius erit in caput ejus, et nos erimus alieni. Cunctorum autem sanguis, qui tecum in domo fuerint, redundabit in caput nostrum, si eos aliquis tetigerit.

2:19 Whosoever shall go out of the door of thy house, his blood shall be upon his own head, and we shall be quit. But the blood of all that shall be with thee in the house, shall light upon our head, if any man touch them.

2:20 Quod si nos prodere volueris, et sermonem istum proferre in medium, erimus mundi ab hoc juramento, quo adjurasti nos.

2:20 But if thou wilt betray us, and utter this word abroad, we shall be quit of this oath, which thou hast made us swear.

2:21 Et illa respondit : Sicut locuti estis, ita fiat : dimittensque eos ut pergerent, appendit funiculum coccineum in fenestra.

2:21 And she answered: As you have spoken, so be it done: and sending them on their way, she hung the scarlet cord in the window.

2:22 Illi vero ambulantes pervenerunt ad montana, et manserunt ibi tres dies, donec reverterentur qui fuerant persecuti : quærentes enim per omnem viam, non repererunt eos.

2:22 But they went and came to the mountains, and stayed there three days, till they that pursued them were returned. For having sought them through all the way, they found them not.

2:23 Quibus urbem ingressis, reversi sunt, et descenderunt exploratores de monte : et, transmisso Jordane, venerunt ad Josue filium Nun, narraveruntque ei omnia quæ acciderant sibi,

2:23 And when they were gone back into the city, the spies returned, and came down from the mountain: and passing over the Jordan, they came to Joshua, the son of Nun, and told him all that befel them,

2:24 atque dixerunt : Tradidit Dominus omnem terram hanc in manus nostras, et timore prostrati sunt cuncti habitatores ejus.

2:24 And said: the Lord hath delivered all this land into our hands, and all the inhabitants thereof are overthrown with fear.

Chapter 3

3:1 Igitur Josue de nocte consurgens movit castra : egredientesque de Setim, venerunt ad Jordanem ipse et omnes filii Israël, et morati sunt ibi tres dies.

3:1 And Joshua rose before daylight, and removed the camp: and they departed from Setim, and came to the Jordan: he, and all the children of Israel, and they abode there for three days.

3:2 Quibus evolutis transierunt præcones per castrorum medium,

3:2 After which, the heralds went through the midst of the camp,

3:3 et clamare cœperunt : Quando videritis arcam fœderis Domini Dei vestri, et sacerdotes stirpis Leviticæ portantes eam, vos quoque consurgite, et sequimini præcedentes :

3:3 And began to proclaim: When you shall see the ark of the covenant of the Lord your God, and the priests of the race of Levi carrying it, rise you up also, and follow them as they go before:

3:4 sitque inter vos et arcam spatium cubitorum duum millium : ut procul videre possitis, et nosse per quam viam ingrediamini : quia prius non ambulastis per eam : et cavete ne appropinquetis ad arcam.

3:4 And let there be between you and the ark the space of two thousand cubits: that you may see it afar off, and know which way you must go: for you have not gone this way before: and take care you come not near the ark.

3:5 Dixitque Josue ad populum : Sanctificamini : cras enim faciet Dominus inter vos mirabilia.

3:5 And Joshua said to the people: Be ye sanctified: for tomorrow the Lord will do wonders among you.

3:6 Et ait ad sacerdotes : Tollite arcam fœderis, et præcedite populum. Qui jussa complentes, tulerunt, et ambulaverunt ante eos.

3:6 And he said to the priests: Take up the ark of the covenant, and go before the people. And they obeyed his commands, and took it up, and walked before them.

3:7 Dixitque Dominus ad Josue : Hodie incipiam exaltare te coram omni Israël : ut sciant quod sicut cum Moyse fui, ita et tecum sim.

3:7 And the Lord said to Joshua: This day will I begin to exalt thee before Israel: that they may know that as I was with Moses, so I am with thee also.

3:8 Tu autem præcipe sacerdotibus, qui portant arcam fœderis, et dic eis : Cum ingressi fueritis partem aquæ Jordanis, state in ea.

3:8 And do thou command the priests, that carry the ark of the covenant, and say to them: When you shall have entered into part of the water of the Jordan, stand in it.

3:9 Dixitque Josue ad filios Israël : Accedite huc, et audite verbum Domini Dei vestri.

3:9 And Joshua said to the children of Israel: Come hither, and hear the word of the Lord your God.

3:10 Et rursum : In hoc, inquit, scietis quod Dominus Deus vivens in medio vestri est, et disperdet in conspectu vestro Chananæum et Hethæum, Hevæum et Pherezæum, Gergesæum quoque et Jebusæum, et Amorrhæum.

3:10 And again he said: By this you shall know, that the Lord, the living God, is in the midst of you, and that he shall destroy, before your sight, the Chanaanite and the Hethite, the Hevite and the Pherezite, the Gergesite also, and the Jebusite, and the Amorrhite.

3:11 Ecce arca fœderis Domini omnis terræ antecedet vos per Jordanem.

3:11 Behold, the ark of the covenant of the Lord of all the earth shall go before you into the Jordan.

3:12 Parate duodecim viros de tribubus Israël, singulos per singulas tribus.

3:12 Prepare ye twelve men of the tribes of Israel, one of every tribe.

3:13 Et cum posuerint vestigia pedum suorum sacerdotes qui portant arcam Domini Dei universæ terræ in aquis Jordanis, aquæ quæ inferiores sunt, decurrent atque deficient : quæ autem desuper veniunt, in una mole consistent.

3:13 And when the priests, that carry the ark of the Lord the God of the whole earth, shall set the soles of their feet in the waters of the Jordan, the waters that are beneath shall run down and go off: and those that come from above, shall stand together upon a heap.

3:14 Igitur egressus est populus de tabernaculis suis, ut transiret Jordanem : et sacerdotes, qui portabant arcam fœderis, pergebant ante eum.

3:14 So the people went out of their tents, to pass over the Jordan: and the priests that carried the ark of the covenant, went on before them.

3:15 Ingressisque eis Jordanem, et pedibus eorum in parte aquæ tinctis (Jordanis autem ripas alvei sui tempore messis impleverat),

3:15 And as soon as they came into the Jordan, and their feet were dipped in part of the water, (now the Jordan, it being harvest time, had filled the banks of its channel,)

3:16 steterunt aquæ descendentes in loco uno, et ad instar montis intumescentes apparebant procul, ab urbe quæ vocatur Adom usque ad locum Sarthan : quæ autem inferiores erant, in mare Solitudinis (quod nunc vocatur Mortuum) descenderunt, usquequo omnino deficerent.

3:16 The waters that came down from above stood in one place, and swelling up like a mountain, were seen afar off, from the city that is called Adom, to the place of Sarthan: but those that were beneath, ran down into the sea of the wilderness, (which now is called the Dead Sea) until they wholly failed.

3:17 Populus autem incedebat contra Jericho : et sacerdotes qui portabant arcam fœderis Domini, stabant super siccam humum in medio Jordanis accincti, omnisque populus per arentem alveum transibat.

3:17 And the people marched over against Jericho: and the priests that carried the ark of the covenant of the Lord, stood girded upon the dry ground in the midst of the Jordan, and all the people passed over, through the channel that was dried up.

Chapter 4

4:1 Quibus transgressis, dixit Dominus ad Josue :

4:1 And when they were passed over, the Lord said to Joshua:

4:2 Elige duodecim viros singulos per singulas tribus :

4:2 Choose twelve men, one of every tribe:

4:3 et præcipe eis ut tollant de medio Jordanis alveo, ubi steterunt pedes sacerdotum, duodecim durissimos lapides, quos ponetis in loco castrorum, ubi fixeritis hac nocte tentoria.

4:3 And command them to take out of the midst of the Jordan, where the feet of the priests stood, twelve very hard stones, which you shall set in the place of the camp, where you shall pitch your tents this night.

4:4 Vocavitque Josue duodecim viros, quos elegerat de filiis Israël, singulos de singulis tribubus,

4:4 And Joshua called twelve men, whom he had chosen out of the children of Israel, one out of every tribe,

4:5 et ait ad eos : Ite ante arcam Domini Dei vestri ad Jordanis medium, et portate inde singuli singulos lapides in humeris vestris, juxta numerum filiorum Israël,

4:5 And he said to them: Go before the ark of the Lord your God to the midst of the Jordan, and carry from thence every man a stone on your shoulders, according to the number of the children of Israel,

4:6 ut sit signum inter vos : et quando interrogaverint vos filii vestri cras, dicentes : Quid sibi volunt isti lapides ?

4:6 That it may be a sign among you: and when your children shall ask you tomorrow, saying: What means these stones?

4:7 respondebitis eis : Defecerunt aquæ Jordanis ante arcam fœderis Domini, cum transiret eum : idcirco positi sunt lapides isti in monimentum filiorum Israël usque in æternum.

4:7 You shall answer them: The waters of the Jordan ran off before the ark of the covenant of the Lord when it passed over the same: therefore were these stones set for a monument of the children of Israel forever.

4:8 Fecerunt ergo filii Israël sicut præcepit eis Josue, portantes de medio Jordanis alveo duodecim lapides, ut Dominus ei imperarat, juxta numerum filiorum Israël, usque ad locum in quo castrametati sunt, ibique posuerunt eos.

4:8 The children of Israel therefore did as Joshua commanded them, carrying out of the channel of the Jordan twelve stones, as the Lord had commanded him according to the number of the children of Israel unto the place wherein they camped, and there they set them.

4:9 Alios quoque duodecim lapides posuit Josue in medio Jordanis alveo, ubi steterunt sacerdotes qui portabant arcam fœderis : et sunt ibi usque in præsentem diem.

4:9 And Joshua put other twelve stones in the midst of the channel of the Jordan, where the priests stood that carried the ark of the covenant: and they are there until this present day.

4:10 Sacerdotes autem qui portabant arcam, stabant in Jordanis medio, donec omnia complerentur, quæ Josue, ut loqueretur ad populum, præceperat Dominus, et dixerat ei Moyses. Festinavitque populus, et transiit.

4:10 Now the priests that carried the ark, stood in the midst of the Jordan, till all things were accomplished, which the Lord had commanded Joshua to speak to the people, and Moses had said to him. And the people made haste, and passed over.

4:11 Cumque transissent omnes, transivit et arca Domini, sacerdotesque pergebant ante populum.

4:11 And when they had all passed over, the ark also of the Lord passed over, and the priests went before the people.

4:12 Filii quoque Ruben, et Gad, et dimidia tribus Manasse, armati præcedebant filios Israël, sicut eis præceperat Moyses :

4:12 The children of Ruben also, and Gad, and half the tribe of Manasses, went armed before the children of Israel, as Moses had commanded them.

4:13 et quadraginta pugnatorum millia per turmas, et cuneos, incedebant per plana atque campestria urbis Jericho.

4:13 And forty thousand fighting men by their troops and bands, marched through the plains and fields of the city of Jericho.

4:14 In die illo magnificavit Dominus Josue coram omni Israël, ut timerent eum, sicut timuerant Moysen, dum adviveret.

4:14 In that day the Lord magnified Joshua in the sight of all Israel, that they should fear him, as they had feared Moses, while he lived.

4:15 Dixitque ad eum :

4:15 And he said to him:

4:16 Præcipe sacerdotibus, qui portant arcam fœderis, ut ascendant de Jordane.

4:16 Command the priests, that carry the ark of the covenant, to come up out of the Jordan.

4:17 Qui præcepit eis, dicens : Ascendite de Jordane.

4:17 And he commanded them, saying: Come ye up out of the Jordan.

4:18 Cumque ascendissent portantes arcam fœderis Domini, et siccam humum calcare cœpissent, reversæ sunt aquæ in alveum suum, et fluebant sicut ante consueverant.

4:18 And when they that carried the ark of the covenant of the Lord, were come up, and began to tread on the dry ground, the waters returned into their channel, and ran as they were wont before.

4:19 Populus autem ascendit de Jordane decimo die mensis primi, et castrametati sunt in Galgalis contra orientalem plagam urbis Jericho.

4:19 And the people came up out of the Jordan, the tenth day of the first month, and camped in Galgal, over against the east side of the city of Jericho.

4:20 Duodecim quoque lapides, quos de Jordanis alveo sumpserant, posuit Josue in Galgalis,

4:20 And the twelve stones, which they had taken out of the channel of the Jordan, Joshua pitched in Galgal,

4:21 et dixit ad filios Israël : Quando interrogaverint filii vestri cras patres suos, et dixerint eis : Quid sibi volunt lapides isti ?

4:21 And said to the children of Israel: When your children shall ask their fathers tomorrow, and shall say to them: What mean these stones?

4:22 docebitis eos, atque dicetis : Per arentem alveum transivit Israël Jordanem istum,

4:22 You shall teach them, and say: Israel passed over this Jordan through the dry channel,

4:23 siccante Domino Deo vestro aquas ejus in conspectu vestro, donec transiretis,

4:23 The Lord your God drying up the waters thereof in your sight, until you passed over:

4:24 sicut fecerat prius in mari Rubro, quod siccavit donec transiremus :

4:24 As he had done before in the Red Sea, which he dried up till we passed through:

4:25 ut discant omnes terrarum populi fortissimam Domini manum, ut et vos timeatis Dominum Deum vestrum omni tempore.

4:25 That all the people of the earth may learn the most mighty hand of the Lord, that you also may fear the Lord your God for ever.

Chapter 5

5:1 Postquam ergo audierunt omnes reges Amorrhæorum, qui habitabant trans Jordanem ad occidentalem plagam, et cuncti reges Chanaan, qui propinqua possidebant magni maris loca, quod siccasset Dominus fluenta Jordanis coram filiis Israël donec transirent, dissolutum est cor eorum, et non remansit in eis spiritus, timentium introitum filiorum Israël.

5:1 Now when all the kings of the Amorrhites, who dwelt beyond the Jordan, westward, and all the kings of Chanaan, who possessed the places near the great sea, had heard that the Lord had dried up the waters of the Jordan before the children of Israel, till they passed over, their heart failed them, and there remained no spirit in them, fearing the coming in of the children of Israel.

5:2 Eo tempore ait Dominus ad Josue : Fac tibi cultros lapideos, et circumcide secundo filios Israël.

5:2 At that time the Lord said to Joshua: Make thee knives of stone, and circumcise the second time the children of Israel.

5:3 Fecit quod jusserat Dominus, et circumcidit filios Israël in colle præputiorum.

5:3 He did what the Lord had commanded, and he circumcised the children of Israel in the hill of the foreskins.

5:4 Hæc autem causa est secundæ circumcisionis : omnis populus, qui egressus est de Ægypto generis masculini, universi bellatores viri, mortui sunt in deserto per longissimos viæ circuitus,

5:4 Now this is the cause of the second circumcision: All the people that came out of Egypt that were males, all the men fit for war, died in the desert, during the time of the long going about in the way:

5:5 qui omnes circumcisi erant. Populus autem qui natus est in deserto,

5:5 Now these were all circumcised. But the people that were born in the desert,

5:6 per quadraginta annos itineris latissimæ solitudinis incircumcisus fuit : donec consumerentur qui non audierant vocem Domini, et quibus ante juraverat ut non ostenderet eis terram lacte et melle manantem.

5:6 During the forty years of the journey in the wide wilderness, were uncircumcised: till all they were consumed that had not heard the voice of the Lord, and to whom he had sworn before, that he would not shew them the land flowing with milk and honey.

5:7 Horum filii in locum successerunt patrum, et circumcisi sunt a Josue : quia sicut nati fuerant, in præputio erant, nec eos in via aliquis circumciderat.

5:7 The children of these succeeded in the place of their fathers, and were circumcised by Joshua: for they were uncircumcised even as they were born, and no one had circumcised them in the way.

5:8 Postquam autem omnes circumcisi sunt, manserunt in eodem castrorum loco, donec sanarentur.

5:8 Now after they were all circumcised, they remained in the same place of the camp, until they were healed.

5:9 Dixitque Dominus ad Josue : Hodie abstuli opprobrium Ægypti a vobis. Vocatumque est nomen loci illius Galgala, usque in præsentem diem.

5:9 And the Lord said to Joshua: This day have I taken away from you the reproach of Egypt. And the name of that place was called Galgal, until this present day.

5:10 Manseruntque filii Israël in Galgalis, et fecerunt Phase quartadecima die mensis ad vesperum in campestribus Jericho :

5:10 And the children of Israel abode in Galgal, and they kept the phase, on the fourteenth day of the month at evening, in the plains of Jericho:

5:11 et comederunt de frugibus terræ die altero, azymos panes, et polentam ejusdem anni.

5:11 And they ate on the next day unleavened bread of the corn of the land, and frumenty of the same year.

5:12 Defecitque manna postquam comederunt de frugibus terræ, nec usi sunt ultra cibo illo filii Israël, sed comederunt de frugibus præsentis anni terræ Chanaan.

5:12 And the manna ceased after they ate of the corn of the land, neither did the children of Israel use that food any more, but they ate of the corn of the present year of the land of Chanaan.

5:13 Cum autem esset Josue in agro urbis Jericho, levavit oculos, et vidit virum stantem contra se, evaginatum tenentem gladium : perrexitque ad eum, et ait : Noster es, an adversariorum ?

5:13 And when Joshua was in the field of the city of Jericho, he lifted up his eyes, and saw a man standing over against him, holding a drawn sword, and he went to him, and said: Art thou one of ours, or of our adversaries?

5:14 Qui respondit : Nequaquam : sed sum princeps exercitus Domini, et nunc venio.

5:14 And he answered: No: but I am prince of the host of the Lord, and now I am come.

5:15 Cecidit Josue pronus in terram, et adorans ait : Quid dominus meus loquitur ad servum suum ?

5:15 Joshua fell on his face to the ground. And worshipping, said: What saith my lord to his servant?

5:16 Solve, inquit, calceamentum tuum de pedibus tuis : locus enim, in quo stas, sanctus est. Fecitque Josue ut sibi fuerat imperatum.

5:16 Loose, saith he, thy shoes from off thy feet: for the place whereon thou standest is holy. And Joshua did as was commanded him.

Chapter 6

6:1 Jericho autem clausa erat atque munita, timore filiorum Israël, et nullus egredi audebat aut ingredi.

6:1 Now Jericho was close shut up and fenced, for fear of the children of Israel, and no man durst go out or come in.

6:2 Dixitque Dominus ad Josue : Ecce dedi in manu tua Jericho, et regem ejus, omnesque fortes viros.

6:2 And the Lord said to Joshua: Behold I have given into thy hands Jericho, and the king thereof, and all the valiant men.

6:3 Circuite urbem cuncti bellatores semel per diem : sic facietis sex diebus.

6:3 Go round about the city all ye fighting men once a day: so shall ye do for six days.

6:4 Septimo autem die, sacerdotes tollant septem buccinas, quarum usus est in jubilæo, et præcedant arcam fœderis : septiesque circuibitis civitatem, et sacerdotes clangent buccinis.

6:4 And on the seventh day the priests shall take the seven trumpets, which are used in the jubilee, and shall go before the ark of the covenant: and you shall go about the city seven times, and the priests shall sound the trumpets.

6:5 Cumque insonuerit vox tubæ longior atque concisior, et in auribus vestris increpuerit, conclamabit omnis populus vociferatione maxima, et muri funditus corruent civitatis, ingredienturque singuli per locum contra quem steterint.

6:5 And when the voice of the trumpet shall give a longer and broken tune, and shall sound in your ears, all the people shall shout together with a very great shout, and the walls of the city shall fall to the ground, and they shall enter in every one at the place against which they shall stand.

6:6 Vocavit ergo Josue filius Nun sacerdotes, et dixit ad eos : Tollite arcam fœderis : et septem alii sacerdotes tollant septem jubilæorum buccinas, et incedant ante arcam Domini.

6:6 Then Joshua, the son of Nun, called the priests, and said to them: Take the ark of the covenant: and let seven other priests take the seven trumpets of the jubilee, and march before the ark of the Lord.

6:7 Ad populum quoque ait : Ite, et circuite civitatem, armati, præcedentes arcam Domini.

6:7 And he said to the people: Go, and compass the city, armed, marching before the ark of the Lord.

6:8 Cumque Josue verba finisset, et septem sacerdotes septem buccinis clangerent ante arcam fœderis Domini,

6:8 And when Joshua had ended his words, and the seven priests blew the seven trumpets before the ark of the covenant of the Lord,

6:9 omnisque præcederet armatus exercitus, reliquum vulgus arcam sequebatur, ac buccinis omnia concrepabant.

6:9 And all the armed men went before, the rest of the common people followed the ark, and the sound of the trumpets was heard on all sides.

6:10 Præceperat autem Josue populo, dicens : Non clamabitis, nec audietur vox vestra, neque ullus sermo ex ore vestro egredietur, donec veniat dies in quo dicam vobis : Clamate, et vociferamini.

6:10 But Joshua had commanded the people, saying: You shall not shout, nor shall your voice be heard, nor any word go out of your mouth: until the day come wherein I shall say to you: Cry, and shout.

6:11 Circuivit ergo arca Domini civitatem semel per diem, et reversa in castra mansit ibi.

6:11 So the ark of the Lord went about the city once a day, and returning into the camp, abode there.

6:12 Igitur Josue de nocte consurgente, tulerunt sacerdotes arcam Domini,

6:12 And Joshua rising before day, the priests took the ark of the Lord,

6:13 et septem ex eis septem buccinas, quarum in jubilæo usus est : præcedebantque arcam Domini ambulantes atque clangentes : et armatus populus ibat ante eos, vulgus autem reliquum sequebatur arcam, et buccinis personabat.

6:13 And seven of them seven trumpets, which are used in the jubilee: and they went before the ark of the Lord, walking and sounding the trumpets: and the armed men went before them, and the rest of the common people followed the ark, and they blew the trumpets.

6:14 Circuieruntque civitatem secundo die semel, et reversi sunt in castra. Sic fecerunt sex diebus.

6:14 And they went round about the city the second day once, and returned into the camp. So they did six days.

6:15 Dies autem septimo, diluculo consurgentes, circuierunt urbem, sicut dispositum erat, septies.

6:15 But the seventh day, rising up early, they went about the city, as it was ordered, seven times.

6:16 Cumque septimo circuitu clangerent buccinis sacerdotes, dixit Josue ad omnem Israël : Vociferamini : tradidit enim vobis Dominus civitatem.

6:16 And when in the seventh going about the priests sounded with the trumpets, Joshua said to all Israel: Shout: for the Lord hath delivered the city to you:

6:17 Sitque civitas hæc anathema, et omnia quæ in ea sunt, Domino : sola Rahab meretrix vivat, cum universis qui cum ea in domo sunt : abscondit enim nuntios quos direximus.

6:17 And let this city be an anathema, and all things that are in it, to the Lord. Let only Rahab, the harlot, live, with all that are with her in the house: for she hid the messengers whom we sent.

6:18 Vos autem cavete ne de his, quæ præcepta sunt, quippiam contingatis, et sitis prævaricationis rei, et omnia castra Israël sub peccato sint atque turbentur.

6:18 But beware ye lest you touch ought of those things that are forbidden, and you be guilty of transgression, and all the camp of Israel be under sin, and be troubled.

6:19 Quidquid autem auri et argenti fuerit, et vasorum æneorum ac ferri, Domino consecretur, repositum in thesauris ejus.

6:19 But whatsoever gold or silver there shall be, or vessels of brass and iron, let it be consecrated to the Lord, laid up in his treasures.

6:20 Igitur omni populo vociferante, et clangentibus tubis, postquam in aures multitudinis vox sonitusque increpuit, muri illico corruerunt : et ascendit unusquisque per locum qui contra se erat : ceperuntque civitatem,

6:20 So all the people making a shout, and the trumpets sounding, when the voice and the sound thundered in the ears of the multitude, the walls forthwith fell down: and every man went up by the place that was over against him: and they took the city,

6:21 et interfecerunt omnia quæ erant in ea, a viro usque ad mulierem, ab infante usque ad senem. Boves quoque et oves et asinos in ore gladii percusserunt.

6:21 And killed all that were in it, man and woman, young and old. The oxen also, and the sheep, and the asses, they slew with the edge of the sword.

6:22 Duobus autem viris, qui exploratores missi fuerant, dixit Josue : Ingredimini domum mulieris meretricis, et producite eam, et omnia quæ illius sunt, sicut illi juramento firmastis.

6:22 But Joshua said to the two men that had been sent for spies: Go into the harlot's house, and bring her out, and all things that are hers, as you assured her by oath.

6:23 Ingressique juvenes eduxerunt Rahab, et parentes ejus, fratres quoque, et cunctam supellectilem ac cognationem illius, et extra castra Israël manere fecerunt.

6:23 And the young men went in, and brought out Rahab, and her parents, her brethren also, and all her goods, and her kindred, and made them to stay without the camp.

6:24 Urbem autem, et omnia quæ erant in ea, succenderunt, absque auro et argento, et vasis æneis, ac ferro, quæ in ærarium Domini consecrarunt.

6:24 But they burned the city, and all things that were therein; except the gold and silver, and vessels of brass and iron, which they consecrated unto the treasury of the Lord. _

6:25 Rahab vero meretricem, et domum patris ejus, et omnia quæ habebat, fecit Josue vivere, et habitaverunt in medio Israël, usque in præsentem diem : eo quod absconderit nuntios, quos miserat ut explorarent Jericho. In tempore illo, imprecatus est Josue, dicens :

6:25 But Joshua saved Rahab the harlot, and her father's house, and all she had, and they dwelt in the midst of Israel until this present day: because she hid the messengers whom he had sent to spy out Jericho. At that time, Joshua made an imprecation, saying:

6:26 Maledictus vir coram Domino, qui suscitaverit et ædificaverit civitatem Jericho. In primogenito suo fundamenta illius jaciat, et in novissimo liberorum ponat portas ejus.

6:26 Cursed be the man before the Lord, that shall raise up and build the city of Jericho. In his firstborn may he lay the foundation thereof, and in the last of his children set up its gates.

6:27 Fuit ergo Dominus cum Josue, et nomen ejus vulgatum est in omni terra.

6:27 And the Lord was with Joshua, and his name was noised throughout all the land

Chapter 7

7:1 Filii autem Israël prævaricati sunt mandatum, et usurpaverunt de anathemate. Nam Achan filius Charmi filii Zabdi filii Zare de tribu Juda tulit aliquid de anathemate : iratusque est Dominus contra filios Israël.

7:1 But the children of Israel transgressed the commandment, and took to their own use of that which was accursed. For Achan, the son of Charmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zare, of the tribe of Juda, took something of the anathema: and the Lord was angry against the children of Israel.

7:2 Cumque mitteret Josue de Jericho viros contra Hai, quæ est juxta Bethaven, ad orientalem plagam oppidi Bethel, dixit eis : Ascendite, et explorate terram. Qui præcepta complentes exploraverunt Hai.

7:2 And when Joshua sent men from Jericho against Hai, which is beside Bethaven, on the east side of the town of Bethel, he said to them: Go up, and view the country: and they fulfilled his command, and viewed Hai.

7:3 Et reversi dixerunt ei : Non ascendat omnis populus, sed duo vel tria millia virorum pergant, et deleant civitatem : quare omnis populus frustra vexabitur contra hostes paucissimos ?

7:3 And returning, they said to him: Let not all the people go up, but let two or three thousand men go, and destroy the city: why should all the people be troubled in vain, against enemies that are very few?

7:4 Ascenderunt ergo tria millia pugnatorum. Qui statim terga vertentes,

7:4 There went up therefore three thousand fighting men: who immediately turned their backs,

7:5 percussi sunt a viris urbis Hai, et corruerunt ex eis triginta sex homines : persecutique sunt eos adversarii de porta usque ad Sabarim, et ceciderunt per prona fugientes : pertimuitque cor populi, et instar aquæ liquefactum est.

7:5 And were defeated by the men of the city of Hai, and there fell of them six and thirty men: and the enemies pursued them from the gate as far as Sabarim, and they slew them as they fled by the descent: and the heart of the people was struck with fear, and melted like water.

7:6 Josue vero scidit vestimenta sua, et pronus cecidit in terram coram arca Domini usque ad vesperam, tam ipse quam omnes senes Israël : miseruntque pulverem super capita sua,

7:6 But Joshua rent his garments, and fell flat on the ground, before the ark of the Lord, until the evening, both he and all the ancients of Israel: and they put dust upon their heads.

7:7 et dixit Josue : Heu Domine Deus, quid voluisti traducere populum istum Jordanem fluvium, ut traderes nos in manus Amorrhæi, et perderes ? utinam ut cœpimus, mansissemus trans Jordanem.

7:7 And Joshua said: Alas, O Lord God, why wouldst thou bring this people over the river Jordan, to deliver us into the hand of the Amorrhite, and to destroy us? would God we had stayed beyond the Jordan, as we began.

7:8 Mi Domine Deus, quid dicam, videns Israëlem hostibus suis terga vertentem ?

7:8 My Lord God, what shall I say, seeing Israel turning their backs to their enemies?

7:9 Audient Chananæi, et omnes habitatores terræ, et pariter conglobati circumdabunt nos, atque delebunt nomen nostrum de terra : et quid facies magno nomini tuo ?

7:9 The Chanaanites, and all the inhabitants of the land, will hear of it, and being gathered together will surround us, and cut off our name from the earth: and what wilt thou do to thy great name?

7:10 Dixitque Dominus ad Josue : Surge : cur jaces pronus in terra ?

7:10 And the Lord said to Joshua: Arise, why liest thou flat on the ground?

7:11 Peccavit Israël, et prævaricatus est pactum meum : tuleruntque de anathemate, et furati sunt atque mentiti, et absconderunt inter vasa sua.

7:11 Israel hath sinned, and transgressed my covenant: and they have taken of the anathema, and have stolen and lied, and have hid it among their goods.

7:12 Nec poterit Israël stare ante hostes suos, eosque fugiet : quia pollutus est anathemate. Non ero ultra vobiscum, donec conteratis eum qui hujus sceleris reus est.

7:12 Neither can Israel stand before his enemies, but he shall flee from them: because he is defiled with the anathema. I will be no more with you, till you destroy him that is guilty of this wickedness.

7:13 Surge, sanctifica populum, et dic eis : Sanctificamini in crastinum : hæc enim dicit Dominus Deus Israël : Anathema in medio tui est, Israël : non poteris stare coram hostibus tuis, donec deleatur ex te qui hoc contaminatus est scelere.

7:13 Arise, sanctify the people, and say to them: Be ye sanctified against tomorrow: for thus saith the Lord God of Israel: The curse is in the midst of thee, O Israel: thou canst not stand before thy enemies, till he be destroyed out of thee, that is defiled with this wickedness.

7:14 Accedetisque mane singuli per tribus vestras : et quamcumque tribum sors invenerit, accedet per cognationes suas, et cognatio per domos, domusque per viros.

7:14 And you shall come in the morning, every one by your tribes: and what tribe soever the lot shall find, it shall come by its kindreds, and the kindred by its houses and tho house by the men.

7:15 Et quicumque ille in hoc facinore fuerit deprehensus, comburetur igni cum omni substantia sua : quoniam prævaricatus est pactum Domini, et fecit nefas in Israël.

7:15 And whosoever he be that shall be found guilty of this fact, he shall be burnt with fire, with all his substance, because he hath transgressed the covenant of the Lord, and hath done wickedness in Israel.

7:16 Surgens itaque Josue mane, applicuit Israël per tribus suas, et inventa est tribus Juda.

7:16 Joshua, therefore, when he rose in the morning, made Israel to come by their tribes, and the tribe of Juda was found.

7:17 Quæ cum juxta familias suas esset oblata, inventa est familia Zare. Illam quoque per domos offerens, reperit Zabdi :

7:17 Which being brought by in families, it was found to be the family of Zare. Bringing that also by the houses, he found it to be Zabdi:

7:18 cujus domum in singulos dividens viros, invenit Achan filium Charmi filii Zabdi filii Zare de tribu Juda.

7:18 And bringing his house man by man, he found Achan, the son of Charmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zare, of the tribe of Juda.

7:19 Et ait Josue ad Achan : Fili mi, da gloriam Domino Deo Israël, et confitere, atque indica mihi quid feceris, ne abscondas.

7:19 And Joshua said to Achan: My son, give glory to the Lord God of Israel, and confess, and tell me what thou hast done, hide it not.

7:20 Responditque Achan Josue, et dixit ei : Vere ego peccavi Domino Deo Israël, et sic et sic feci.

7:20 And Achan answered Joshua, and said to him: Indeed I have sinned against the Lord, the God of Israel, and thus and thus have I done.

7:21 Vidi enim inter spolia pallium coccineum valde bonum, et ducentos siclos argenti, regulamque auream quinquaginta siclorum : et concupiscens abstuli, et abscondi in terra contra medium tabernaculi mei, argentumque fossa humo operui.

7:21 For I saw among the spoils a scarlet garment, exceeding good, and two hundred sicles of silver, and a golden rule of fifty sicles: and I coveted them, and I took them away, and hid them in the ground in the midst of my tent, and the silver I covered with the earth that I dug up.

7:22 Misit ergo Josue ministros : qui currentes ad tabernaculum illius, repererunt cuncta abscondita in eodem loco, et argentum simul.

7:22 Joshua therefore sent ministers: who running to his tent, found all hid in the same place, together with the silver.

7:23 Auferentesque de tentorio, tulerunt ea ad Josue, et ad omnes filios Israël, projeceruntque ante Dominum.

7:23 And taking them away out of the tent, they brought them to Joshua, and to all the children of Israel, and threw them down before the Lord.

7:24 Tollens itaque Josue Achan filium Zare, argentumque et pallium, et auream regulam, filios quoque et filias ejus, boves et asinos et oves, ipsumque tabernaculum, et cunctam supellectilem (et omnis Israël cum eo), duxerunt eos ad vallem Achor :

7:24 Then Joshua, and all Israel with him, took Achan, the son of Zare, and the silver, and the garment, and the golden rule, his sons also, and his daughters, his oxen, and asses, and sheep, the tent also, and all the goods: and brought them to the valley of Achor:

7:25 ubi dixit Josue : Quia turbasti nos, exturbet te Dominus in die hac. Lapidavitque eum omnis Israël : et cuncta quæ illius erant, igne consumpta sunt.

7:25 Where Joshua said: Because thou hast troubled us, the Lord trouble thee this day. And all Israel stoned him: and all things that were his, were consumed with fire.

7:26 Congregaveruntque super eum acervum magnum lapidum, qui permanet usque in præsentem diem. Et aversus est furor Domini ab eis. Vocatumque est nomen loci illius, vallis Achor, usque hodie.

7:26 And they gathered together upon him a great heap of stones, which remaineth until this present day And the wrath of the Lord was turned away from them. And the name of that place was called the Valley of Achor, until this day.

Chapter 8

8:1 Dixit autem Dominus ad Josue : Ne timeas, neque formides : tolle tecum omnem multitudinem pugnatorum, et consurgens ascende in oppidum Hai. Ecce tradidi in manu tua regem ejus et populum, urbemque et terram.

8:1 And the Lord said to Joshua: Fear not, nor be thou dismayed: take with thee all the multitude of fighting men, arise, and go up to the town of Hai: Behold I have delivered into thy hand the king thereof, and the people, and the city, and the land.

8:2 Faciesque urbi Hai, et regi ejus, sicut fecisti Jericho, et regi illius : prædam vero, et omnia animantia diripietis vobis : pone insidias urbi post eam.

8:2 And thou shalt do to the city of Hai, and to the king thereof, as thou hast done to Jericho, and to the king thereof: but the spoils, and all the cattle, you shall take for a prey to yourselves: lay an ambush for the city behind it.

8:3 Surrexitque Josue, et omnis exercitus bellatorum cum eo, ut ascenderent in Hai : et electa triginta millia virorum fortium misit nocte,

8:3 And Joshua arose, and all the army of the fighting men with him, to go up against Hai: and he sent thirty thousand chosen valiant men in the night,

8:4 præcepitque eis, dicens : Ponite insidias post civitatem, nec longius recedatis : et eritis omnes parati.

8:4 And commanded them, saying: Lay an ambush behind the city: and go not very far from it: and be ye all ready.

8:5 Ego autem, et reliqua multitudo, quæ mecum est, accedemus ex adverso contra urbem. Cumque exierint contra nos, sicut ante fecimus, fugiemus, et terga vertemus,

8:5 But I, and the rest of the multitude which is with me, will approach on the contrary side against the city. And when they shall come out against us, we will flee, and turn our backs, as we did before:

8:6 donec persequentes ab urbe longius protrahantur : putabunt enim nos fugere sicut prius.

8:6 Till they pursuing us be drawn farther from the city: for they will think that we flee as before.

8:7 Nobis ergo fugientibus, et illis persequentibus, consurgetis de insidiis, et vastabitis civitatem : tradetque eam Dominus Deus vester in manus vestras.

8:7 And whilst we are fleeing, and they pursuing, you shall rise out of the ambush, and shall destroy the city: and the Lord your God will deliver it into your hands.

8:8 Cumque ceperitis, succendite eam, et sic omnia facietis, ut jussi.

8:8 And when you shall have taken it, set it on fire, and you shall do all things so as I have commanded.

8:9 Dimisitque eos, et perrexerunt ad locum insidiarum, sederuntque inter Bethel et Hai, ad occidentalem plagam urbis Hai : Josue autem nocte illa in medio mansit populi,

8:9 And he sent them away, and they went on to the place of the ambush, and abode between Bethel and Hai, on the west side of the city of Hai. But Joshua staid that night in the midst of the people,

8:10 surgensque diluculo recensuit socios, et ascendit cum senioribus in fronte exercitus, vallatus auxilio pugnatorum.

8:10 And rising early in the morning, he mustered his soldiers, and went up with the ancients in the front of the army, environed with the aid of the fighting men.

8:11 Cumque venissent et ascendissent ex adverso civitatis, steterunt ad septentrionalem urbis plagam, inter quam et eos erat vallis media.

8:11 And when they were come, and were gone up over against the city, they stood on the north side of the city, between which and them there was a valley in the midst.

8:12 Quinque autem millia viros elegerat, et posuerat in insidiis inter Bethel et Hai ex occidentali parte ejusdem civitatis :

8:12 And he had chosen five thousand men, and set them to lie in ambush between Bethel and Hai, on the west side of the same city:

8:13 omnis vero reliquus exercitus ad aquilonem aciem dirigebat, ita ut novissimi illius multitudinis occidentalem plagam urbis attingerent. Abiit ergo Josue nocte illa, et stetit in vallis medio.

8:13 But all the rest of the army went in battle array on the north side, so that the last of that multitude reached to the west side of the city. So Joshua went that night, and stood in the midst of the valley.

8:14 Quod cum vidisset rex Hai, festinavit mane, et egressus est cum omni exercitu civitatis, direxitque aciem contra desertum, ignorans quod post tergum laterent insidiæ.

8:14 And when the king of Hai saw this, he made haste in the morning, and went out with all the army of the city, and set it in battle array, toward the desert, not knowing that there lay an ambush behind his back.

8:15 Josue vero et omnis Israël cesserunt loco, simulantes metum, et fugientes per solitudinis viam.

8:15 But Joshua, and all Israel gave back, making as if they were afraid, and fleeing by the way of the wilderness.

8:16 At illi vociferantes pariter, et se mutuo cohortantes, persecuti sunt eos. Cumque recessissent a civitate,

8:16 But they shouting together, and encouraging one another, pursued them. And when they were come from the city,

8:17 et ne unus quidem in urbe Hai et Bethel remansisset qui non persequeretur Israël (sicut eruperant aperta oppida relinquentes),

8:17 And not one remained in the city of Hai and of Bethel, that did not pursue after Israel, leaving the towns open as they had rushed out,

8:18 dixit Dominus ad Josue : Leva clypeum, qui in manu tua est, contra urbem Hai, quoniam tibi tradam eam.

8:18 The Lord said to Joshua: Lift up the shield that is in thy hand, towards the city of Hai, for I will deliver it to thee.

8:19 Cumque elevasset clypeum ex adverso civitatis, insidiæ, quæ latebant, surrexerunt confestim : et pergentes ad civitatem, ceperunt, et succenderunt eam.

8:19 And when he had lifted up his shield towards the city, the ambush, that lay hid, rose up immediately: and going to the city, took it, and set it on fire.

8:20 Viri autem civitatis, qui persequebantur Josue, respicientes et videntes fumum urbis ad cælum usque conscendere, non potuerunt ultra huc illucque diffugere : præsertim cum hi qui simulaverant fugam, et tendebant ad solitudinem, contra persequentes fortissime restitissent.

8:20 And the men of the city, that pursued after Joshua, looking back, and seeing the smoke of the city rise up to heaven, had no more power to flee this way or that way: especially as they that had counterfeited flight, and were going toward the wilderness, turned back most valiantly against them that pursued.

8:21 Vidensque Josue et omnis Israël quod capta esset civitas, et fumus urbis ascenderet, reversus percussit viros Hai.

8:21 So Joshua, and all Israel, seeing that the city was taken, and that the smoke of the city rose up, returned, and slew the men of Hai.

8:22 Siquidem et illi qui ceperant et succenderant civitatem, egressi ex urbe contra suos, medios hostium ferire cœperunt. Cum ergo ex utraque parte adversarii cæderentur, ita ut nullus de tanta multitudine salvaretur,

8:22 And they also that had taken and set the city on fire, issuing out of the city to meet their own men, began to cut off the enemies who were surrounded by them. So that the enemies being cut off on both sides, not one of so great a multitude was saved.

8:23 regem quoque urbis Hai apprehenderunt viventem, et obtulerunt Josue.

8:23 And they took the king of the city of Hai alive and brought him to Joshua.

8:24 Igitur omnibus interfectis, qui Israëlem ad deserta tendentem fuerant persecuti, et in eodem loco gladio corruentibus, reversi filii Israël percusserunt civitatem.

8:24 So all being slain that had pursued after Israel, in his flight to the wilderness, and falling by the sword in the same place, the children of Israel returned and laid waste the city.

8:25 Erant autem qui in eodem die conciderant a viro usque ad mulierem, duodecim millia hominum, omnes urbis Hai.

8:25 And the number of them that fell that day, both of men and women, was twelve thousand persons, all of the city of Hai.

8:26 Josue vero non contraxit manum, quam in sublime porrexerat, tenens clypeum donec interficerentur omnes habitatores Hai.

8:26 But Joshua drew not back his hand, which he had stretched out on high, holding the shield, till all the inhabitants of Hai were slain.

8:27 Jumenta autem et prædam civitatis diviserunt sibi filii Israël, sicut præceperat Dominus Josue.

8:27 And the children of Israel divided among them, the cattle and the prey of the city, as the Lord had commanded Joshua.

8:28 Qui succendit urbem, et fecit eam tumulum sempiternum :

8:28 And he burnt the city, and made it a heap forever:

8:29 regem quoque ejus suspendit in patibulo usque ad vesperam et solis occasum. Præcepitque Josue, et deposuerunt cadaver ejus de cruce : projeceruntque in ipso introitu civitatis, congesto super eum magno acervo lapidum, qui permanet usque in præsentem diem.

8:29 And he hung the king thereof on a gibbet, until the evening and the going down of the sun. Then Joshua commanded, and they took down his carcass from the gibbet: and threw it in the very entrance of the city, heaping upon it a great heap of stones, which remaineth until this present day.

8:30 Tunc ædificavit Josue altare Domino Deo Israël in monte Hebal,

8:30 Then Joshua built an altar to the Lord, the God of Israel, in Mount Hebal,

8:31 sicut præceperat Moyses famulus Domini filiis Israël, et scriptum est in volumine legis Moysi : altare vero de lapidibus impolitis, quos ferrum non tetigit : et obtulit super eo holocausta Domino, immolavitque pacificas victimas.

8:31 As Moses, the servant of the Lord, had commanded the children of Israel, and it is written in the book of the law of Moses: an altar of unhewn stones, which iron had not touched: and he offered upon it holocausts to the Lord, and immolated victims of peace offerings.

8:32 Et scripsit super lapides Deuteronomium legis Moysi, quod ille digesserat coram filiis Israël.

8:32 And he wrote upon stones, the Deuteronomy of the law of Moses, which he had ordered before the children of Israel.

8:33 Omnis autem populus, et majores natu, ducesque ac judices, stabant ex utraque parte arcæ, in conspectu sacerdotum qui portabant arcam fœderis Domini, ut advena, ita et indigena. Media pars eorum juxta montem Garizim, et media juxta montem Hebal, sicut præceperat Moyses famulus Domini. Et primum quidem benedixit populo Israël.

8:33 And all the people, and the ancients, and the princes, and judges, stood on both sides of the ark, before the priests that carried the ark of the covenant of the Lord, both the stranger and he that was born among them, half of them by Mount Garizim, and half by Mount Hebal, as Moses the servant of the Lord, had commanded. And first he blessed the people of Israel.

8:34 Post hæc legit omnia verba benedictionis et maledictionis, et cuncta quæ scripta erant in legis volumine.

8:34 After this, he read all the words of the blessing and the cursing, and all things that were written in the book of the law.

8:35 Nihil ex his quæ Moyses jusserat, reliquit intactum, sed universa replicavit coram omni multitudine Israël, mulieribus ac parvulis, et advenis qui inter eos morabantur.

8:35 He left out nothing of those things which Moses had commanded, but he repeated all before all the people of Israel, with the women and children, and strangers, that dwelt among them.

Chapter 9

9:1 Quibus auditis, cuncti reges trans Jordanem, qui versabantur in montanis et campestribus, in maritimis ac littore magni maris, hi quoque qui habitabant juxta Libanum, Hethæus et Amorrhæus, Chananæus, Pherezæus, et Hevæus, et Jebusæus,

9:1 Now when these things were heard of, all the kings beyond the Jordan, that dwelt in the mountains, and in the plains, in the places near the sea, and on the coasts of the great sea, they also that dwell by Libanus, the Hethite, and the Amorrhite, the Chanaanite, the Pherezite, and the Hevite, and the Jebusite,

9:2 congregati sunt pariter, ut pugnarent contra Josue et Israël uno animo, eademque sententia.

9:2 Gathered themselves together, to fight against Joshua and Israel with one mind, and one resolution.

9:3 At hi qui habitabant in Gabaon, audientes cuncta quæ fecerat Josue Jericho, et Hai,

9:3 But they that dwelt in Gabaon, hearing all that Joshua had done to Jericho and Hai:

9:4 et callide cogitantes, tulerunt sibi cibaria, saccos veteres asinis imponentes, et utres vinarios scissos atque consutos,

9:4 Cunningly devising took for themselves provisions, laying old sacks upon their asses, and wine bottles rent and sewed up again,

9:5 calceamentaque perantiqua quæ ad indicium vetustatis pittaciis consuta erant, induti veteribus vestimentis : panes quoque, quos portabant ob viaticum, duri erant, et in frustra comminuti :

9:5 And very old shoes, which for a show of age were clouted with patches, and old garments upon them: the loaves also, which they carried for provisions by the way, were hard, and broken into pieces:

9:6 perrexeruntque ad Josue, qui tunc morabatur in castris Galgalæ, et dixerunt ei, atque simul omni Israëli : De terra longinqua venimus, pacem vobiscum facere cupientes. Responderuntque viri Israël ad eos, atque dixerunt :

9:6 And they went to Joshua, who then abode in the camp at Galgal, and said to him, and to all Israel with him: We are come from a far country, desiring to make peace with you. And the children of Israel answered them, and said:

9:7 Ne forte in terra, quæ nobis sorte debetur, habitetis, et non possimus fœdus inire vobiscum.

9:7 Perhaps you dwell in the land which falls to our lot; if so, we can make no league with you.

9:8 At illi ad Josue : Servi, inquiunt, tui sumus. Quibus Josue ait : Quinam estis vos ? et unde venistis ?

9:8 But they said to Joshua: We are thy servants. Joshua said to them: Who are you? and whence came you?

9:9 Responderunt : De terra longinqua valde venerunt servi tui in nomine Domini Dei tui. Audivimus enim famam potentiæ ejus, cuncta quæ fecit in Ægypto,

9:9 They answered: From a very far country thy servants are come in the name of the Lord thy God. For we have heard the fame of his power, all the things that he did in Egypt.

9:10 et duobus regibus Amorrhæorum qui fuerunt trans Jordanem, Sehon regi Hesebon, et Og regi Basan, qui erat in Astaroth :

9:10 And to the two kings of the Amorrhites, that were beyond the Jordan, Sehon, king of Hesebon, and Og, king of Basan, that was in Astaroth:

9:11 dixeruntque nobis seniores, et omnes habitatores terræ nostræ : Tollite in manibus cibaria ob longissimam viam, et occurrite eis, et dicite : Servi vestri sumus : fœdus inite nobiscum.

9:11 And our ancients, and all the inhabitants of our country, said to us: Take with you victuals for a long way, and go meet them, and say: We are your servants, make ye a league with us.

9:12 En panes quando egressi sumus de domibus nostris, ut veniremus ad vos, calidos sumpsimus ; nunc sicci facti sunt, et vetustate nimia comminuti.

9:12 Behold, these loaves we took hot, when we set out from our houses to come to you, now they are become dry, and broken in pieces by being exceeding old.

9:13 Utres vini novos implevimus ; nunc rupti sunt et soluti. Vestes et calceamenta quibus induimur, et quæ habemus in pedibus, ob longitudinem longioris viæ trita sunt, et pene consumpta.

9:13 These bottles of wine when we filled them were new, now they are rent and burst. These garments we have on, and the shoes we have on our feet, by reason of the very long journey, are worn out, and almost consumed.

9:14 Susceperunt igitur de cibariis eorum, et os Domini non interrogaverunt.

9:14 They took therefore of their victuals, and consulted not the mouth of the Lord.

9:15 Fecitque Josue cum eis pacem, et inito fœdere pollicitus est quod non occiderentur : principes quoque multitudinis juraverunt eis.

9:15 And Joshua made peace with them, and entering into a league, promised that they should not be slain: the princes also of the multitude swore to them.

9:16 Post dies autem tres initi fœderis, audierunt quod in vicino habitarent, et inter eos futuri essent.

9:16 Now three days after the league was made, they heard that they dwelt nigh, and they should be among them.

9:17 Moveruntque castra filii Israël, et venerunt in civitates eorum die tertio, quarum hæc vocabula sunt : Gabaon, et Caphira, et Beroth, et Cariathiarim.

9:17 And the children of Israel removed the camp, and came into their cities on the third day, the names of which are, Gabaon, and Caphira, and Beroth, and Cariathiarim.

9:18 Et non percusserunt eos, eo quod jurassent eis principes multitudinis in nomine Domini Dei Israël. Murmuravit itaque omne vulgus contra principes.

9:18 And they slew them not, because the princes of the multitude had sworn in the name of the Lord, the God of Israel. Then all the common people murmured against the princes.

9:19 Qui responderunt eis : Juravimus illis in nomine Domini Dei Israël, et idcirco non possumus eos contingere.

9:19 And they answered them: We have sworn to them in the name of the Lord, the God of Israel, and therefore we may not touch them.

9:20 Sed hoc faciemus eis : reserventur quidem ut vivant, ne contra nos ira Domini concitetur, si pejeraverimus :

9:20 But this we will do to them: Let their lives be saved, lest the wrath of the Lord be stirred up against us, if we should be forsworn:

9:21 sed sic vivant, ut in usus universæ multitudinis ligna cædant, aquasque comportent. Quibus hæc loquentibus,

9:21 But so let them live, as to serve the whole multitude in hewing wood, and bringing in water. As they were speaking these things,

9:22 vocavit Gabaonitas Josue, et dixit eis : Cur nos decipere fraude voluistis, ut diceretis : Procul valde habitamus a vobis, cum in medio nostri sitis ?

9:22 Josue called the Gabaonites and said to them: Why would you impose upon us, saying: We dwell far off from you, whereas you are in the midst of us?

9:23 itaque sub maledictione eritis, et non deficiet de stirpe vestra ligna cædens, aquasque comportans in domum Dei mei.

9:23 Therefore you shall be under a curse, and your race shall always be hewers of wood, and carriers of water, into the house of my God.

9:24 Qui responderunt : Nuntiatum est nobis servis tuis, quod promisisset Dominus Deus tuus Moysi servo suo ut traderet vobis omnem terram, et disperderet cunctos habitatores ejus. Timuimus igitur valde, et providimus animabus nostris, vestro terrore compulsi, et hoc consilium inivimus.

9:24 They answered: It was told us, thy servants, that the Lord thy God had promised his servant Moses, to give you all the land, and to destroy all the inhabitants thereof. Therefore we feared exceedingly and provided for our lives, compelled by the dread we had of you, and we took this counsel.

9:25 Nunc autem in manu tua sumus : quod tibi bonum et rectum videtur, fac nobis.

9:25 And now we are in thy hand: deal with us as it seemeth good and right unto thee.

9:26 Fecit ergo Josue ut dixerat, et liberavit eos de manu filiorum Israël, ut non occiderentur.

9:26 So Joshua did as he had said, and delivered them from the hand of the children of Israel, that they should not be slain.

9:27 Decrevitque in illo die eos esse in ministerio cuncti populi, et altaris Domini, cædentes ligna, et aquas comportantes, usque in præsens tempus, in loco quem Dominus elegisset.

9:27 And he gave orders in that day, that they should be in the service of all the people, and of the altar of the Lord, hewing wood, and carrying water, until this present time, in the place which the Lord hath chosen.

Chapter 10

10:1 Quæ cum audisset Adonisedec rex Jerusalem, quod scilicet cepisset Josue Hai, et subvertisset eam (sicut enim fecerat Jericho et regi ejus, sic fecit Hai et regi illius), et quod transfugissent Gabaonitæ ad Israël, et essent fœderati eorum,

10:1 When Adonisedec, king of Jerusalem, had heard these things, to wit, that Joshua had taken Hai, and had destroyed it, (for as he had done to Jericho and the king thereof, so did he to Hai and its king) and that the Gabaonites were gone over to Israel, and were their confederates,

10:2 timuit valde. Urbs enim magna erat Gabaon, et una civitatum regalium, et major oppido Hai, omnesque bellatores ejus fortissimi.

10:2 He was exceedingly afraid. For Gabaon was a great city, and one of the royal cities, and greater than the town of Hai, and all its fighting men were most valiant.

10:3 Misit ergo Adonisedec rex Jerusalem ad Oham regem Hebron, et ad Pharam regem Jerimoth, ad Japhia quoque regem Lachis, et ad Dabir regem Eglon, dicens :

10:3 Therefore Adonisedec, king of Jerusalem, sent to Oham, king of Hebron, and to Pharam, king of Jerimoth, and to Japhia, king of Lachis, and to Dabir, king of Eglon, saying:

10:4 Ad me ascendite, et ferte præsidium, ut expugnemus Gabaon, quare transfugerit ad Josue, et ad filios Israël.

10:4 Come up to me, and bring help, that we may take Gabaon, because it hath gone over to Joshua, and to the children of Israel.

10:5 Congregati igitur ascenderunt quinque reges Amorrhæorum : rex Jerusalem, rex Hebron, rex Jerimoth, rex Lachis, rex Eglon, simul cum exercitibus suis : et castrametati sunt circa Gabaon, oppugnantes eam.

10:5 So the five kings of the Amorrhites being assembled together, went up: the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jerimoth, the king of Lachis, the king of Eglon, they and their armies, and camped about Gabaon, laying siege to it.

10:6 Habitatores autem Gabaon urbis obsessæ miserunt ad Josue, qui tunc morabatur in castris apud Galgalam, et dixerunt ei : Ne retrahas manus tuas ab auxilio servorum tuorum : ascende cito, et libera nos, ferque præsidium : convenerunt enim adversum nos omnes reges Amorrhæorum, qui habitant in montanis.

10:6 But the inhabitants of the city of Gabaon, which was besieged, sent to Joshua, who then abode in the camp at Galgal, and said to him: Withdraw not thy hands from helping thy servants: come up quickly, and save us, and bring us succour: for all the kings of the Amorrhites, who dwell in the mountains, are gathered together against us.

10:7 Ascenditque Josue de Galgalis, et omnis exercitus bellatorum cum eo, viri fortissimi.

10:7 And Joshua went up from Galgal, and all the army of the warriors with him, most valiant men.

10:8 Dixitque Dominus ad Josue : Ne timeas eos : in manus enim tuas tradidi illos : nullus ex eis tibi resistere poterit.

10:8 But the Lord said to Joshua: Fear them not: for I have delivered them into thy hands: none of them shall be able to stand against thee.

10:9 Irruit itaque Josue super eos repente, tota nocte ascendens de Galgalis.

10:9 So Joshua going up from Galgal all the night, came upon them suddenly.

10:10 Et conturbavit eos Dominus a facie Israël : contrivitque plaga magna in Gabaon, ac persecutus est eos per viam ascensus Bethoron, et percussit usque Azeca et Maceda.

10:10 And the Lord troubled them, at the sight of Israel: and he slew them with a great slaughter, in Gabaon, and pursued them by the way of the ascent to Bethoron, and cut them off all the way to Azeca and Maceda.

10:11 Cumque fugerent filios Israël, et essent in descensu Bethoron, Dominus misit super eos lapides magnos de cælo usque ad Azeca : et mortui sunt multo plures lapidibus grandinis, quam quos gladio percusserant filii Israël.

10:11 And when they were fleeing from the children of Israel, and were in the descent of Bethoron, the Lord cast down upon them great stones from heaven, as far as Azeca: and many more were killed with the hailstones, than were slain by the swords of the children of Israel,

10:12 Tunc locutus est Josue Domino, in die qua tradidit Amorrhæum in conspectu filiorum Israël, dixitque coram eis : Sol, contra Gabaon ne movearis, et luna contra vallem Ajalon.

10:12 Then Joshua spoke to the Lord, in the day that he delivered the Amorrhite in the sight of the children of Israel, and he said before them: Move not, O sun, toward Gabaon, nor thou, O moon, toward the valley of Ajalon.

10:13 Steteruntque sol et luna, donec ulcisceretur se gens de inimicis suis. Nonne scriptum est hoc in libro justorum ? Stetit itaque sol in medio cæli, et non festinavit occumbere spatio unius diei.

10:13 And the sun and the moon stood still, till the people revenged themselves of their enemies. Is not this written in the book of the just? So the sun stood still in the midst of heaven, and hasted not to go down the space of one day.

10:14 Non fuit antea nec postea tam longa dies, obediente Domino voci hominis, et pugnante pro Israël.

10:14 There was not before, nor after, so long a day, the Lord obeying the voice of a man, and fighting for Israel.

10:15 Reversusque est Josue cum omni Israël in castra Galgalæ.

10:15 And Joshua returned, with all Israel, into the camp of Galgal.

10:16 Fugerant enim quinque reges et se absconderant in spelunca urbis Maceda.

10:16 For the five kings were fled, and had hid themselves in a cave of the city of Maceda.

10:17 Nuntiatumque est Josue quod inventi essent quinque reges latentes in spelunca urbis Maceda.

10:17 And it was told Joshua, that the five kings were found hid in a cave of the city of Maceda.

10:18 Qui præcepit sociis, et ait : Volvite saxa ingentia ad os speluncæ, et ponite viros industrios, qui clausos custodiant :

10:18 And he commanded them that were with him, saying: Roll great stones to the mouth of the cave, and set careful men to keep them shut up:

10:19 vos autem nolite stare, sed persequimini hostes, et extremos quosque fugientium cædite : nec dimittatis eos urbium suarum intrare præsidia, quos tradidit Dominus Deus in manus vestras.

10:19 And stay you not, but pursue after the enemies, and kill all the hindermost of them as they flee, and do not suffer them whom the Lord God hath delivered into your hands, to shelter themselves in their cities.

10:20 Cæsis ergo adversariis plaga magna, et usque ad internecionem pene consumptis, hi qui Israël effugere potuerunt, ingressi sunt civitates munitas.

10:20 So the enemies being slain with a great slaughter, and almost utterly consumed, they that were able to escape from Israel, entered into fenced cities.

10:21 Reversusque est omnis exercitus ad Josue in Maceda, ubi tunc erant castra, sani et integro numero : nullusque contra filios Israël mutire ausus est.

10:21 And all the army returned to Joshua, in Maceda, where the camp then was, in good health, and without the loss of any one: and no man durst move his tongue against the children of Israel.

10:22 Præcepitque Josue, dicens : Aperite os speluncæ, et producite ad me quinque reges, qui in ea latitant.

10:22 And Joshua gave orders, saying: Open the mouth of the cave, and bring forth to me the five kings that lie hid therein.

10:23 Feceruntque ministri ut sibi fuerat imperatum : et eduxerunt ad eum quinque reges de spelunca, regem Jerusalem, regem Hebron, regem Jerimoth, regem Lachis, regem Eglon.

10:23 And the ministers did as they were commanded: and they brought out to him the five kings out of the cave: the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jerimoth, the king of Lachis, the king of Eglon.

10:24 Cumque educti essent ad eum, vocavit omnes viros Israël, et ait ad principes exercitus qui secum erant : Ite, et ponite pedes super colla regum istorum. Qui cum perrexissent, et subjectorum colla pedibus calcarent,

10:24 And when they were brought out to him, he called all the men of Israel, and said to the chiefs of the army that were with him: Go, and set your feet on the necks of these kings. And when they had gone, and put their feet upon the necks of them lying under them,

10:25 rursum ait ad eos : Nolite timere, nec paveatis : confortamini, et estote robusti : sic enim faciet Dominus cunctis hostibus vestris, adversum quos dimicatis.

10:25 He said again to them: Fear not, neither be ye dismayed, take courage, and be strong: for so will the Lord do to all your enemies, against whom you fight.

10:26 Percussitque Josue, et interfecit eos, atque suspendit super quinque stipites : fueruntque suspensi usque ad vesperum.

10:26 And Joshua struck, and slew them, and hanged them upon five gibbets; and they hung until the evening.

10:27 Cumque occumberet sol, præcepit sociis ut deponerent eos de patibulis. Qui depositos projecerunt in speluncam in qua latuerant, et posuerunt super os ejus saxa ingentia, quæ permanent usque in præsens.

10:27 And when the sun was down, he commanded the soldiers to take them down from the gibbets. And after they were taken down, they cast them into the cave, where they had lain hid, and put great stones at the mouth thereof, which remain until this day.

10:28 Eodem quoque die, Macedam cepit Josue, et percussit eam in ore gladii, regemque illius interfecit, et omnes habitatores ejus : non dimisit in ea saltem parvas reliquias. Fecitque regi Maceda sicut fecerat regi Jericho.

10:28 The same day Joshua took Maceda, and destroyed it with the edge of the sword, and killed the king and all the inhabitants thereof: he left not in it the least remains. And he did to the king of Maceda, as he had done to the king of Jericho.

10:29 Transivit autem cum omni Israël de Maceda in Lebna, et pugnabat contra eam :

10:29 And he passed from Maceda with all Israel to Lebna, and fought against it:

10:30 quam tradidit Dominus cum rege suo in manus Israël : percusseruntque urbem in ore gladii, et omnes habitatores ejus : non dimiserunt in ea ullas reliquias. Feceruntque regi Lebna sicut fecerant regi Jericho.

10:30 And the Lord delivered it with the king thereof into the hands of Israel: and they destroyed the city with the edge of the sword, and all the inhabitants thereof. They left not in it any remains. And they did to the king of Lebna, as they had done to the king of Jericho.

10:31 De Lebna transivit in Lachis cum omni Israël : et exercitu per gyrum disposito, oppugnabat eam.

10:31 From Lebna he passed unto Lachis, with all Israel: and investing it with his army, besieged it.

10:32 Tradiditque Dominus Lachis in manus Israël, et cepit eam die altero, atque percussit in ore gladii, omnemque animam quæ fuerat in ea, sicut fecerat Lebna.

10:32 And the Lord delivered Lachis into the hands of Israel, and he took it the following day, and put it to the sword, and every soul that was in it, as he had done to Lebna.

10:33 Eo tempore ascendit Horam rex Gazer, ut auxiliaretur Lachis : quem percussit Josue cum omni populo ejus usque ad internecionem.

10:33 At that time Horam, king of Gazer, came up to succour Lachis: and Joshua slew him with all his people so as to leave none alive.

10:34 Transivitque de Lachis in Eglon, et circumdedit,

10:34 And he passed from Lachis to Eglon, and surrounded it,

10:35 atque expugnavit eam eadem die : percussitque in ore gladii omnes animas quæ erant in ea, juxta omnia quæ fecerat Lachis.

10:35 And took it the same day: and put to the sword all the souls that were in it, according to all that he had done to Lachis.

10:36 Ascendit quoque cum omni Israël de Eglon in Hebron, et pugnavit contra eam :

10:36 He went up also with all Israel from Eglon to Hebron, and fought against it:

10:37 cepit eam, et percussit in ore gladii, regem quoque ejus, et omnia oppida regionis illius, universasque animas quæ in ea fuerant commoratæ : non reliquit in ea ullas reliquias : sicut fecerat Eglon, sic fecit et Hebron, cuncta quæ in ea reperit consumens gladio.

10:37 Took it, and destroyed it with the edge of the sword: the king also thereof, and all the towns of that country, and all the souls that dwelt in it: he left not therein any remains: as he had done to Eglon, so did he also to Hebron, putting to the sword all that he found in it.

10:38 Inde reversus in Dabir,

10:38 Returning from thence to Dabir,

10:39 cepit eam atque vastavit : regem quoque ejus atque omnia per circuitum oppida percussit in ore gladii : non dimisit in ea ullas reliquias : sicut fecerat Hebron et Lebna et regibus earum, sic fecit Dabir et regi illius.

10:39 He took it, and destroyed it: the king also thereof, and all the towns round about, he destroyed with the edge of the sword: he left not in it any remains: as he had done to Hebron and Lebna, and to their kings, so did he to Dabir, and to the king thereof.

10:40 Percussit itaque Josue omnem terram montanam et meridianam atque campestrem, et Asedoth, cum regibus suis : non dimisit in ea ullas reliquias, sed omne quod spirare poterat interfecit, sicut præceperat ei Dominus Deus Israël,

10:40 So Joshua conquered all the country of the hills, and of the south, and of the plain, and of Asedoth, with their kings: he left not any remains therein, but slew all that breathed, as the Lord, the God of Israel, had commanded him.

10:41 a Cadesbarne usque Gazam. Omnem terram Gosen usque Gabaon,

10:41 From Cadesbarne even to Gaza. All the land of Gosen even to Gabaon,

10:42 universosque reges, et regiones eorum uno impetu cepit atque vastavit : Dominus enim Deus Israël pugnavit pro eo.

10:42 And all their kings, and their lands he took and wasted at one onset: for the Lord the God of Israel fought for him.

10:43 Reversusque est cum omni Israël ad locum castrorum in Galgala.

10:43 And he returned with all Israel to the place of the camp in Galgal.

Chapter 11

11:1 Quæ cum audisset Jabin rex Asor, misit ad Jobab regem Madon, et ad regem Semeron, atque ad regem Achsaph :

11:1 And when Jabin king of Asor had heard these things, he sent to Jobab king of Madon, and to the king of Semeron, and to the king of Achsaph:

11:2 ad reges quoque aquilonis, qui habitabant in montanis et in planitie contra meridiem Ceneroth, in campestribus quoque et in regionibus Dor juxta mare :

11:2 And to the kings of the north, that dwelt in the mountains and in the plains over against the south side of Ceneroth, and in the levels and the countries of Dor by the sea side:

11:3 Chananæum quoque ab oriente et occidente, et Amorrhæum atque Hethæum ac Pherezæum et Jebusæum in montanis : Hevæum quoque qui habitabat ad radices Hermon in terra Maspha.

11:3 To the Chanaanites also on the east and on the west, and the Amorrhite, and the Hethite, and the Pherezite, and the Jebusite in the mountains: to the Hevite also who dwelt at the foot of Hermon in the land of Maspha.

11:4 Egressique sunt omnes cum turmis suis, populus multus nimis sicut arena quæ est in littore maris, equi quoque et currus immensæ multitudinis.

11:4 And they all came out with their troops, a people exceeding numerous as the sand that is on the sea shore, their horses also and chariots a very great multitude,

11:5 Conveneruntque omnes reges isti in unum ad aquas Merom, ut pugnarent contra Israël.

11:5 And all these kings assembled together at the waters of Merom, to fight against Israel.

11:6 Dixitque Dominus ad Josue : Ne timeas eos : cras enim hac eadem hora ego tradam omnes istos vulnerandos in conspectu Israël : equos eorum subnervabis, et currus igne combures.

11:6 And the Lord said to Joshua: Fear them not: for to morrow at this same hour I will deliver all these to be slain in the sight of Israel: thou shalt hamstring their horses, and thou shalt burn their chariots with fire.

11:7 Venitque Josue, et omnis exercitus cum eo, adversus illos ad aquas Merom subito, et irruerunt super eos,

11:7 And Joshua came, and all the army with him, against them to the waters of Merom on a sudden, and fell upon them.

11:8 tradiditque illos Dominus in manus Israël. Qui percusserunt eos, et persecuti sunt usque ad Sidonem magnam, et aquas Maserephoth, campumque Masphe, qui est ad orientalem illius partem. Ita percussit omnes, ut nullas dimitteret ex eis reliquias :

11:8 And the Lord delivered them into the hands of Israel. And they defeated them, and chased them as far as the great Sidon and the waters of Maserophot, and the field of Masphe, which is on the east thereof. He slew them all, so as to leave no remains of them:

11:9 fecitque sicut præceperat ei Dominus : equos eorum subnervavit, currusque combussit igni.

11:9 And he did as the Lord had commanded him, he hamstringed their horses and burned their chariots.

11:10 Reversusque statim cepit Asor, et regem ejus percussit gladio. Asor enim antiquitus inter omnia regna hæc principatum tenebat.

11:10 And presently turning back he took Asor: and slew the king thereof with the sword. Now Asor of old was the head of all these kingdoms.

11:11 Percussitque omnes animas quæ ibidem morabantur : non dimisit in ea ullas reliquias, sed usque ad internecionem universa vastavit, ipsamque urbem peremit incendio.

11:11 And he cut off all the souls that abode there: he left not in it any remains, but utterly destroyed all, and burned the city itself with fire.

11:12 Et omnes per circuitum civitates, regesque earum, cepit, percussit atque delevit, sicut præceperat ei Moyses famulus Domini.

11:12 And he took and put to the sword and destroyed all the cities round about, and their kings, as Moses the servant of God had commanded him.

11:13 Absque urbibus, quæ erant in collibus et in tumulis sitæ, ceteras succendit Israël : unam tantum Asor munitissimam flamma consumpsit.

11:13 Except the cities that were on hills and high places, the rest Israel burned: only Asor that was very strong he consumed with fire.

11:14 Omnemque prædam istarum urbium ac jumenta diviserunt sibi filii Israël, cunctis hominibus interfectis.

11:14 And the children of Israel divided among themselves all the spoil of these cities and the cattle, killing all the men.

11:15 Sicut præceperat Dominus Moysi servo suo, ita præcepit Moyses Josue, et ille universa complevit : non præteriit de universis mandatis, nec unum quidem verbum quod jusserat Dominus Moysi.

11:15 As the Lord had commanded Moses his servant, so did Moses command Joshua, and he accomplished all: he left not one thing undone of all the commandments which the Lord had commanded Moses.

11:16 Cepit itaque Josue omnem terram montanam et meridianam, terramque Gosen, et planitiem, et occidentalem plagam, montemque Israël, et campestria ejus,

11:16 So Joshua took all the country of the hills, and of the south, and the land of Gosen, and the plains and the west country, and the mountain of Israel, and the plains thereof:

11:17 et partem montis, quæ ascendit Seir usque Baalgad, per planitiem Libani subter montem Hermon : omnes reges eorum cepit, percussit, et occidit.

11:17 And part of the mountain that goeth up to Seir as far as Baalgad, by the plain of Libanus under mount Hermon: all their kings he took, smote and slew.

11:18 Multo tempore pugnavit Josue contra reges istos.

11:18 Joshua made war a long time against these kings.

11:19 Non fuit civitas quæ se traderet filiis Israël, præter Hevæum, qui habitabat in Gabaon : omnes enim bellando cepit.

11:19 There was not a city that delivered itself to the children of Israel, except the Hevite, who dwelt in Gabaon: for he took all by fight.

11:20 Domini enim sententia fuerat, ut indurarentur corda eorum, et pugnarent contra Israël, et caderent, et non mererentur ullam clementiam, ac perirent, sicut præceperat Dominus Moysi.

11:20 For it was the sentence of the Lord, that their hearts should be hardened, and they should fight against Israel, and fall, and should not deserve any clemency, and should be destroyed as the Lord had commanded Moses.

11:21 In illo tempore venit Josue, et interfecit Enacim de montanis, Hebron, et Dabir, et Anab, et de omni monte Juda et Israël, urbesque eorum delevit.

11:21 At that time Joshua came and cut off the Enancims from the mountains, from Hebron, and Dabir, and Anab, and from all the mountain of Juda and Israel, and destroyed their cities.

11:22 Non reliquit ullum de stirpe Enacim, in terra filiorum Israël : absque civitatibus Gaza, et Geth, et Azoto, in quibus solis relicti sunt.

11:22 He left not any of the stock of the Enacims, in the land of the children of Israel: except the cities of Gaza, and Geth, and Azotus, in which alone they were left.

11:23 Cepit ergo Josue omnem terram, sicut locutus est Dominus ad Moysen, et tradidit eam in possessionem filiis Israël secundum partes et tribus suas : quievitque terra a præliis.

11:23 So Joshua took all the land, as the Lord spoke to Moses, and delivered it in possession to the children of Israel, according to their divisions and tribes. And the land rested from wars.

Chapter 12

12:1 Hi sunt reges, quos percusserunt filii Israël, et possederunt terram eorum trans Jordanem ad solis ortum, a torrente Arnon usque ad montem Hermon, et omnem orientalem plagam, quæ respicit solitudinem.

12:1 These are the kings, whom the children of Israel slew and possessed their land beyond the Jordan towards the rising of the sun, from the torrent Arnon unto mount Hermon, and all the east country that looketh towards the wilderness.

12:2 Sehon rex Amorrhæorum, qui habitavit in Hesebon, dominatus est ab Aroër, quæ sita est super ripam torrentis Arnon, et mediæ partis in valle, dimidiæque Galaad, usque ad torrentem Jaboc, qui est terminus filiorum Ammon.

12:2 Sehon king of the Amorrhites, who dwelt in Hesebon, and had dominion from Aroer, which is seated upon the bank of the torrent Arnon, and of the middle part in the valley, and of half Galaad, as far as the torrent Jaboc, which is the border of the children of Ammon.

12:3 Et a solitudine usque ad mare Ceneroth contra orientem, et usque ad mare deserti, quod est mare salsissimum, ad orientalem plagam per viam quæ ducit Bethsimoth : et ab australi parte, quæ subjacet Asedoth, Phasga.

12:3 And from the wilderness, to the sea of Ceneroth towards the east, and to the sea of the wilderness, which is the most salt sea, on the east side by the way that leadeth to Bethsimoth: and on the south side that lieth under Asedoth, Phasga.

12:4 Terminus Og regis Basan, de reliquiis Raphaim, qui habitavit in Astaroth, et in Edrai, et dominatus est in monte Hermon, et in Salecha, atque in universa Basan, usque ad terminos

12:4 The border of Og the king of Basan, of the remnant of the Raphaims who dwelt in Astaroth, and in Edrai, and had dominion in mount Hermon, and in Salecha, and in all Basan, unto the borders

12:5 Gessuri, et Machati, et dimidiæ partis Galaad : terminos Sehon regis Hesebon.

12:5 Of Gessuri and Machati, and of half Galaad: the borders of Sehon the king of Hesebon.

12:6 Moyses famulus Domini et filii Israël percusserunt eos, tradiditque terram eorum Moyses in possessionem Rubenitis, et Gaditis, et dimidiæ tribui Manasse.

12:6 Moses the servant of the Lord, and the children of Israel slew them, and Moses delivered their land in possession to the Rubenites, and Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasses.

12:7 Hi sunt reges terræ, quos percussit Josue et filii Israël trans Jordanem ad occidentalem plagam, a Baalgad in campo Libani, usque ad montem cujus pars ascendit in Seir : tradiditque eam Josue in possessionem tribubus Israël, singulis partes suas,

12:7 These are the kings of the land, whom Joshua and the children of Israel slew beyond the Jordan on the west side from Baalgad in the field of Libanus, unto the mount, part of which goeth up into Seir: and Joshua delivered it in possession to the tribes of Israel, to every one their divisions,

12:8 tam in montanis quam in planis atque campestribus. In Asedoth, et in solitudine, ac in meridie, Hethæus fuit et Amorrhæus, Chananæus, et Pherezæus, Hevæus et Jebusæus.

12:8 As well in the mountains as in the plains and the champaign countries. In Asedoth, and in the wilderness, and in the south was the Hethite and the Amorrhite, the Chanaanite and the Pherezite, the Hevite and the Jebusite.

12:9 Rex Jericho unus : rex Hai, quæ est ex latere Bethel, unus :

12:9 The king of Jericho one: the king of Hai, which is on the side of Bethel, one:

12:10 rex Jerusalem unus, rex Hebron unus,

12:10 The king of Jerusalem one, the king of Hebron one,

12:11 rex Jerimoth unus, rex Lachis unus,

12:11 The king of Jerimoth one, thee king of Lachis one,

12:12 rex Eglon unus, rex Gazer unus,

12:12 The king of Eglon one, the king of Gazer one,

12:13 rex Dabir unus, rex Gader unus,

12:13 The king of Dabir one, the king of Gader one,

12:14 rex Herma unus, rex Hered unus,

12:14 The king of Herma one, the king of Hered one,

12:15 rex Lebna unus, rex Odullam unus,

12:15 The king of Lebna one, the king of Odullam one,

12:16 rex Maceda unus, rex Bethel unus,

12:16 The king of Maceda one, the king of Bethel one,

12:17 rex Taphua unus, rex Opher unus,

12:17 The king of Taphua one, the king of Opher one,

12:18 rex Aphec unus, rex Saron unus,

12:18 The king of Aphec one, the king of Saron one,

12:19 rex Madon unus, rex Asor unus,

12:19 The king of Madon one, the king of Asor one,

12:20 rex Semeron unus, rex Achsaph unus,

12:20 The king of Semeron one, the king of Achsaph one,

12:21 rex Thenac unus, rex Mageddo unus,

12:21 The king of Thenac one, the king of Mageddo one,

12:22 rex Cades unus, rex Jachanan Carmeli unus,

12:22 Thee king of Cades one, the king of Jachanan of Carmel one,

12:23 rex Dor et provinciæ Dor unus, rex gentium Galgal unus,

12:23 The king of Dor, and of the province of Dor one, the king of the nations of Galgal one,

12:24 rex Thersa unus : omnes reges triginta unus.

12:24 The king of Thersa one: all the kings thirty and one.

Chapter 13

13:1 Josue senex provectæque ætatis erat, et dixit Dominus ad eum : Senuisti, et longævus es, terraque latissima derelicta est, quæ necdum sorte divisa est :

13:1 Joshua was old, and far advanced in years, and the Lord said to him: Thou art grown old, and advanced in age, and there is a very large country left, which is not yet divided by lot:

13:2 omnis videlicet Galilæa, Philisthiim, et universa Gessuri.

13:2 To wit, all Galilee, Philistia, and all Gessuri.

13:3 A fluvio turbido, qui irrigat Ægyptum, usque ad terminos Accaron contra aquilonem : terra Chanaan, quæ in quinque regulos Philisthiim dividitur, Gazæos, et Azotios, Ascalonitas, Gethæos, et Accaronitas.

13:3 From the troubled river, that watereth Egypt, unto the border of Accaron northward: the land of Chanaan, which is divided among the lords of the Philistines, the Gazites, the Azotians, the Ascalonites, the Gethites, and the Accronites.

13:4 Ad meridiem vero sunt Hevæi, omnis terra Chanaan, et Maara Sidoniorum, usque Apheca et terminos Amorrhæi,

13:4 And on the south side are the Hevites, all the land of Chanaan, and Maara of the Sidonians as far as Apheca, and the borders of the Amorrhite,

13:5 ejusque confinia. Libani quoque regio contra orientem, a Baalgad sub monte Hermon, donec ingrediaris Emath ;

13:5 And his confines. The country also of Libanus towards the east from Baalgad under mount Hermon to the entering into Emath.

13:6 omnium qui habitant in monte a Libano usque ad aquas Maserephoth, universique Sidonii. Ego sum qui delebo eos a facie filiorum Israël. Veniat ergo in partem hæreditatis Israël, sicut præcepi tibi.

13:6 Of all that dwell in the mountains from Libanus, to the waters of Maserephoth, and all the Sidonians. I am he that will cut them off from before the face of the children of Israel. So let their land come in as a part of the inheritance of Israel, as I have commanded thee.

13:7 Et nunc divide terram in possessionem novem tribubus, et dimidiæ tribui Manasse,

13:7 And now divide the land in possession to the nine tribes, and to the half tribe of Manasses,

13:8 cum qua Ruben et Gad possederunt terram, quam tradidit eis Moyses famulus Domini trans fluenta Jordanis, ad orientalem plagam.

13:8 With whom Ruben and Gad have possessed the land, which Moses the servant of the Lord delivered to them beyond the river Jordan, on the east side.

13:9 Ab Aroër, quæ sita est in ripa torrentis Arnon, et in vallis medio, universaque campestria Medaba, usque Dibon,

13:9 From Aroer, which is upon the bank of the torrent Arnon, and in the midst of the valley and all the plains of Medaba, as far as Dibon:

13:10 et cunctas civitates Sehon regis Amorrhæi, qui regnavit in Hesebon, usque ad terminos filiorum Ammon,

13:10 And all the cities of Sehon, king of the Amorrhites, who reigned in Hesebon, unto the borders of the children of Ammon.

13:11 et Galaad, ac terminum Gessuri et Machati, et omnem montem Hermon, et universam Basan, usque ad Salecha,

13:11 And Galaad, and the borders of Gessuri and Machati, and all mount Hermon, and all Basan as far as Salecha,

13:12 omne regnum Og in Basan, qui regnavit in Astaroth et Edrai, ipse fuit de reliquiis Raphaim : percussitque eos Moyses, atque delevit.

13:12 All the kingdom of Og in Basan, who reigned in Astaroth and Edrai, he was of the remains of the Raphaims: and Moses overthrew and destroyed them.

13:13 Nolueruntque disperdere filii Israël Gessuri et Machati : et habitaverunt in medio Israël usque in præsentem diem.

13:13 And the children of Israel would not destroy Gessuri and Machati and they have dwelt in the midst of Israel, until this present day.

13:14 Tribui autem Levi non dedit possessionem : sed sacrificia et victimæ Domini Dei Israël, ipsa est ejus hæreditas, sicut locutus est illi.

13:14 But to the tribe of Levi he gave no possession: but the sacrifices and victims of thee Lord God of Israel, are his inheritance, as he spoke to him.

13:15 Dedit ergo Moyses possessionem tribui filiorum Ruben juxta cognationes suas.

13:15 And Moses gave a possession to the children of Ruben according to their kindreds.

13:16 Fuitque terminus eorum ab Aroër, quæ sita est in ripa torrentis Arnon, et in valle ejusdem torrentis media : universam planitiem, quæ ducit Medaba,

13:16 And their border was from Aroer, which is on the bank of the torrent Arnon, and in the midst of the valley of the same torrent: all the plain, that leadeth to Medaba,

13:17 et Hesebon, cunctosque viculos earum, qui sunt in campestribus : Dibon quoque et Bamothbaal, et oppidum Baalmaon,

13:17 And Hesebon, and all their villages, which are in the plains. Dibon also, and Bamothbaal, and the town of Baalmaon,

13:18 et Jassa, et Cedimoth, et Mephaath,

13:18 And Jassa, and Cidimoth, and Mephaath,

13:19 et Cariathaim, et Sabama, et Sarathasar in monte convallis.

13:19 And Cariathaim, and Sabama, and Sarathasar in the mountain of the valley.

13:20 Bethphogor et Asedoth, Phasga et Bethiesimoth,

13:20 Bethphogor and Asedoth, Phasga and Bethiesimoth,

13:21 et omnes urbes campestres, universaque regna Sehon regis Amorrhæi, qui regnavit in Hesebon, quem percussit Moyses cum principibus Madian : Hevæum, et Recem, et Sur, et Hur, et Rebe duces Sehon habitatores terræ.

13:21 And all the cities of the plain, and all the kingdoms of Sehon king of the Amorrhites, that reigned in Hesebon, whom Moses slew with the princes of Madian: Hevi, and Recem, and Sur and Hur, and Rebe, dukes of Sehon inhabitants of the land.

13:22 Et Balaam filium Beor ariolum occiderunt filii Israël gladio cum ceteris interfectis.

13:22 Balaam also the son of Beor the soothsayer, the children of Israel slew with the sword among the rest that were slain.

13:23 Factusque est terminus filiorum Ruben Jordanis fluvius. Hæc est possessio Rubenitarum per cognationes suas urbium et viculorum.

13:23 And the river Jordan was the border of the children of Ruben. This is the possession of the Rubenites, by their kindreds, of cities and villages.

13:24 Deditque Moyses tribui Gad et filiis ejus per cognationes suas possessionem, cujus hæc divisio est.

13:24 And Moses gave to the tribe of Gad and to his children by their kindreds a possession, of which this is the division.

13:25 Terminus Jaser, et omnes civitates Galaad, et dimidiam partem terræ filiorum Ammon, usque ad Aroër, quæ est contra Rabba,

13:25 The border of Jaser, and all the cities of Galaad, and half the land of the children of Ammon: as far as Aroer which is over against Rabba:

13:26 et ab Hesebon usque Ramoth, Masphe et Betonim : et a Manaim usque ad terminos Dabir.

13:26 And from Hesebon unto Ramoth, Masphe and Betonim: and from Manaim unto the borders of Dabir.

13:27 In valle quoque Betharan, et Bethnemra, et Socoth, et Saphon reliquam partem regni Sehon regis Hesebon : hujus quoque finis, Jordanis est, usque ad extremam partem maris Cenereth trans Jordanem ad orientalem plagam.

13:27 And in the valley Betharan and Bethnemra, and Socoth, and Saphon the other part of the kingdom of Sehon king of Hesebon: the limit of this also is the Jordan, as far as the uttermost part of the sea of Cenereth beyond the Jordan on the east side,

13:28 Hæc est possessio filiorum Gad per familias suas, civitates et villæ earum.

13:28 This is the possession of the children of Gad by their families, their cities, and villages.

13:29 Dedit et dimidiæ tribui Manasse, filiisque ejus juxta cognationes suas, possessionem,

13:29 He gave also to the half tribe of Manasses and his children possession according to their kindreds,

13:30 cujus hoc principium est : a Manaim universam Basan, et cuncta regna Og regis Basan, omnesque vicos Jair, qui sunt in Basan, sexaginta oppida :

13:30 The beginning whereof is this: from Manaim all Basan, and all the kingdoms of Og king of Basan, and all the villages of Jair, which are in Basan, threescore towns.

13:31 et dimidiam partem Galaad, et Astaroth, et Edrai, urbes regni Og in Basan : filiis Machir, filii Manasse, dimidiæ parti filiorum Machir juxta cognationes suas.

13:31 And half Galaad, and Astaroth, and Edrai, cities of the kingdom of Og in Basan: to the children of Machir, the son of Manasses, to one half of the children of Machir according to their kindreds.

13:32 Hanc possessionem divisit Moyses in campestribus Moab trans Jordanem contra Jericho ad orientalem plagam.

13:32 This possession Moses divided in the plains of Moab, beyond the Jordan, over against Jericho on the east side,

13:33 Tribui autem Levi non dedit possessionem : quoniam Dominus Deus Israël ipse est possessio ejus, ut locutus est illi.

13:33 But to the tribe of Levi he gave no possession: because the Lord the God of Israel himself is their possession, as he spoke to them.

Chapter 14

14:1 Hoc est quod possederunt filii Israël in terra Chanaan, quam dederunt eis Eleazar sacerdos, et Josue filius Nun, et principes familiarum per tribus Israël :

14:1 This is what the children of Israel possessed in the land of Chanaan, which Eleazar the priest, and Joshua the son of Nun, and the princes of the families by the tribes of Israel gave to them.

14:2 sorte omnia dividentes, sicut præceperat Dominus in manu Moysi, novem tribubus, et dimidiæ tribui.

14:2 Dividing all by lot, as the Lord had commanded the hand of Moses, to the nine tribes, and the half tribe.

14:3 Duabus enim tribubus, et dimidiæ, dederat Moyses trans Jordanem possessionem : absque Levitis, qui nihil terræ acceperunt inter fratres suos :

14:3 For to two tribes and a half Moses had given possession beyond the Jordan: besides the Levites, who received no land among their brethren:

14:4 sed in eorum successerunt locum filii Joseph in duas divisi tribus, Manasse et Ephraim : nec acceperunt Levitæ aliam in terra partem, nisi urbes ad habitandum, et suburbana earum ad alenda jumenta et pecora sua.

14:4 But in their place succeeded the children of Joseph divided into two tribes, of Manasses and Ephraim: neither did the Levites receive other portion of land, but cities to dwell in, and their suburbs to feed their beasts and flocks.

14:5 Sicut præceperat Dominus Moysi, ita fecerunt filii Israël, et diviserunt terram.

14:5 As the Lord had commanded Moses so did the children of Israel, and they divided the land.

14:6 Accesserunt itaque filii Juda ad Josue in Galgala, locutusque est ad eum Caleb filius Jephone Cenezæus : Nosti quid locutus sit Dominus ad Moysen hominem Dei de me et te in Cadesbarne.

14:6 Then the children of Juda came to Joshua in Galgal, and Caleb the son of Jephone the Cenezite spoke to him: Thou knowest what the Lord spoke to Moses the man of God concerning me and thee in Cadesbarne.

14:7 Quadraginta annorum eram quando misit me Moyses famulus Domini de Cadesbarne, ut considerarem terram, nuntiavique ei quod mihi verum videbatur.

14:7 I was forty years old when Moses the servant of the Lord sent me from Cadesbarne, to view the land, and I brought him word again as to me seemed true,

14:8 Fratres autem mei, qui ascenderant mecum, dissolverunt cor populi : et nihilominus ego secutus sum Dominum Deum meum.

14:8 But my brethren, that had gone up with me, discouraged the heart of the people: and I nevertheless followed the Lord my God.

14:9 Juravitque Moyses in die illo, dicens : Terra, quam calcavit pes tuus, erit possessio tua, et filiorum tuorum in æternum : quia secutus es Dominum Deum meum.

14:9 And Moses swore in that day, saying: The land which thy foot hath trodden upon shall be thy possession, and thy children for ever, because thou hast followed the Lord my God.

14:10 Concessit ergo Dominus vitam mihi, sicut pollicitus est, usque in præsentem diem. Quadraginta et quinque anni sunt, ex quo locutus est Dominus verbum istud ad Moysen, quando ambulabat Israël per solitudinem : hodie octoginta quinque annorum sum,

14:10 The Lord therefore hath granted me life, as he promised until this present day, It is forty and five years since the Lord spoke this word to Moses, when Israel journeyed through the wilderness: this day I am eighty-five years old,

14:11 sic valens ut eo valebam tempore quando ad explorandum missus sum : illius in me temporis fortitudo usque hodie perseverat, tam ad bellandum quam ad gradiendum.

14:11 As strong as I was at that time when I was sent to view the land: the strength of that time continueth in me until this day, as well to fight as to march.

14:12 Da ergo mihi montem istum, quem pollicitus est Dominus, te quoque audiente, in quo Enacim sunt, et urbes magnæ atque munitæ : si forte sit Dominus mecum, et potuero delere eos, sicut promisit mihi.

14:12 Give me therefore this mountain, which the Lord promised, in thy hearing also, wherein are the Enacims, and cities great and strong: if so be the Lord will be with me, and I shall be able to destroy them, as he promised me.

14:13 Benedixitque ei Josue, et tradidit ei Hebron in possessionem :

14:13 And Joshua blessed him, and gave him Hebron in possession.

14:14 atque ex eo fuit Hebron Caleb filio Jephone Cenezæo usque in præsentem diem, quia secutus est Dominum Deum Israël.

14:14 And from that time Hebron belonged to Caleb the son of Jephone the Cenezite, until this present day: because he followed the Lord the God of Israel.

14:15 Nomen Hebron ante vocabatur Cariath Arbe : Adam maximus ibi inter Enacim situs est : et terra cessavit a præliis.

14:15 The name of Hebron before was called Cariath-Arbe: Adam the greatest among the Enacims was laid there and the land rested from wars.

Chapter 15

15:1 Igitur sors filiorum Judæ per cognationes suas ista fuit : a termino Edom, desertum Sin, contra meridiem, et usque ad extremam partem australis plagæ.

15:1 Now the lot of the children of Juda by their kindreds was this: From the frontier of Edom, to the desert of Sin southward, and to the uttermost part of the south coast.

15:2 Initium ejus a summitate maris salsissimi, et a lingua ejus, quæ respicit meridiem.

15:2 Its beginning was from the top of the most salt sea, and from the bay thereof, that looketh to the south.

15:3 Egrediturque contra ascensum Scorpionis, et pertransit in Sina : ascenditque in Cadesbarne, et pervenit in Esron, ascendens ad Addar, et circuiens Carcaa,

15:3 And it goeth out towards the ascent of the Scorpion, and passeth on to Sina: and ascendeth into Cadesbarne, and reacheth into Esron, going up to Addar, and compassing Carcaa.

15:4 atque inde pertransiens in Asemona, et perveniens ad torrentem Ægypti : eruntque termini ejus mare magnum. Hic erit finis meridianæ plagæ.

15:4 And from thence passing along into Asemona, and reaching the torrent of Egypt: and the bounds thereof shall be the great sea, this shall be the limit of the south coast.

15:5 Ab oriente vero erit initium, mare salsissimum usque ad extrema Jordanis : et ea quæ respiciunt ad aquilonem, a lingua maris usque ad eumdem Jordanis fluvium.

15:5 But on the east side the beginning shall be the most salt sea even to the end of the Jordan: and towards the north from the bay of the sea unto the same river Jordan.

15:6 Ascenditque terminus in Beth Hagla, et transit ab aquilone in Beth Araba, ascendens ad lapidem Boën filii Ruben :

15:6 And the border goeth up into Beth-Hagla, and passeth by the north into Beth-Araba: going up to the stone of Boen the son of Ruben.

15:7 et tendens usque ad terminos Debera de valle Achor, contra aquilonem respiciens Galgala, quæ est ex adverso ascensionis Adommim, ab australi parte torrentis : transitque aquas, quæ vocantur fons solis : et erunt exitus ejus ad fontem Rogel.

15:7 And reaching as far as the borders of Debara from the valley of Achor, and so northward looking towards Galgal, which is opposite to the ascent of Adommin, on the south side of the torrent, and the border passeth the waters that are called the fountain of the sun: and the goings out thereof shall be at the fountain Rogel.

15:8 Ascenditque per convallem filii Ennom ex latere Jebusæi ad meridiem, hæc est Jerusalem : et inde se erigens ad verticem montis, qui est contra Geennom ad occidentem in summitate vallis Raphaim contra aquilonem :

15:8 And it goeth up by the valley of the son of Ennom on the side of the Jebusite towards the south, the same is Jerusalem: and thence ascending to the top of the mountain, which is over against Geennom to the west in the end of the valley of Raphaim, northward.

15:9 pertransitque a vertice montis usque ad fontem aquæ Nephtoa : et pervenit usque ad vicos montis Ephron : inclinaturque in Baala, quæ est Cariathiarim, id est, urbs silvarum.

15:9 And it passeth on from the top of the mountain to the fountain of the water of Nephtoa: and reacheth to the towns of mount Ephron: and it bendeth towards Baala, which is Cariathiarim, that is to say, the city of the woods.

15:10 Et circuit de Baala contra occidentem, usque ad montem Seir : transitque juxta latus montis Jarim ad aquilonem in Cheslon : et descendit in Bethsames, transitque in Thamna.

15:10 And it compasseth from Baala westward unto mount Seir: and passeth by the side of mount Jarim to the north into Cheslon: and goeth down into Bethsames, and passeth into Thamna.

15:11 Et pervenit contra aquilonem partis Accaron ex latere : inclinaturque Sechrona, et transit montem Baala : pervenitque in Jebneel, et magni maris contra occidentem fine concluditur.

15:11 And reacheth northward to a part of Accaron at the side: and bendeth to Sechrona, and passeth mount Baala: and cometh into Jebneel, and is bounded westward with the great sea.

15:12 Hi sunt termini filiorum Juda per circuitum in cognationibus suis.

15:12 These are the borders round about of the children of Juda in their kindreds.

15:13 Caleb vero filio Jephone dedit partem in medio filiorum Juda, sicut præceperat ei Dominus : Cariath Arbe patris Enac, ipsa est Hebron.

15:13 But to Caleb the son of Jephone he gave a portion in the midst of the children of Juda, as the Lord had commanded him: Cariath-Arbe the father of Enac, which is Hebron.

15:14 Delevitque ex ea Caleb tres filios Enac, Sesai et Ahiman et Tholmai de stirpe Enac.

15:14 And Caleb destroyed out of it the three sons of Enac, Sesai and Ahiman, and Tholmai of the race of Enac.

15:15 Atque inde conscendens venit ad habitatores Dabir, quæ prius vocabatur Cariath Sepher, id est, civitas litterarum.

15:15 And going up from thence he came to the inhabitants of Dabir, which before was called Cariath-Sepher, that is to say, the city of letters.

15:16 Dixitque Caleb : Qui percusserit Cariath Sepher, et ceperit eam, dabo ei Axam filiam meam uxorem.

15:16 And Caleb said: He that shall smite Cariath-Sepher, and take it, I will give him Axa my daughter to wife.

15:17 Cepitque eam Othoniel filius Cenez frater Caleb junior : deditque ei Axam filiam suam uxorem.

15:17 And Othoniel the son of Cenez, the younger brother of Caleb, took it: and he gave him Axa his daughter to wife.

15:18 Quæ, cum pergerent simul, suasa est a viro suo ut peteret a patre suo agrum. Suspiravitque ut sedebat in asino : cui Caleb : Quid habes ? inquit.

15:18 And as they were going together, she was moved by her husband to ask a field of her father, and she sighed as she sat on her ass. And Caleb said to her: What aileth thee?

15:19 At illa respondit : Da mihi benedictionem : terram australem et arentem dedisti mihi ; junge et irriguam. Dedit itaque ei Caleb irriguum superius et inferius.

15:19 But she answered: Give me a blessing: thou hast given me a southern and dry land, give me also a land that Is watered. And Caleb gave her the upper and the nether watery ground.

15:20 Hæc est possessio tribus filiorum Juda per cognationes suas.

15:20 This is the possession of the tribe of the children of Juda by their kindreds.

15:21 Erantque civitates ab extremis partibus filiorum Juda juxta terminos Edom a meridie : Cabseel et Eder et Jagur,

15:21 And the cities from the uttermost parts of the children of Juda by the borders of Edom to the south, were Cabseel and Eder and Jagur,

15:22 et Cyna et Dimona et Adada,

15:22 And Cina and Dimona and Adada,

15:23 et Cades et Asor et Jethnam,

15:23 And Cades and Asor and Jethnam,

15:24 Ziph et Telem et Baloth,

15:24 Ziph and Telem and Baloth,

15:25 Asor nova et Carioth, Hesron, hæc est Asor ;

15:25 New Asor and Carioth, Hesron, which is Asor.

15:26 Amam, Sama, et Molada,

15:26 Amam, Sama and Molada,

15:27 et Asergadda et Hassemon et Bethphelet,

15:27 And Asergadda and Hassemon and Bethphelet,

15:28 et Hasersual et Bersabee et Baziothia,

15:28 And Hasersual and Bersabee and Baziothia,

15:29 et Baala et Jim et Esem,

15:29 And Baala and Jim and Esem,

15:30 et Eltholad et Cesil et Harma,

15:30 And Eltholad and Cesil and Harma,

15:31 et Siceleg et Medemena et Sensenna,

15:31 And Siceleg and Medemena and Sensenna,

15:32 Lebaoth et Selim et Aën et Remon. Omnes civitates viginti novem, et villæ earum.

15:32 Lebaoth and Selim and Aen and Remmon: all the cities twenty-nine, and their villages.

15:33 In campestribus vero : Estaol et Sarea et Asena,

15:33 But in the plains: Estaol and Sarea and Asena,

15:34 et Zanoë et Ængannim et Taphua et Enaim,

15:34 And Zanoe and Engannim and Taphua and Enaim,

15:35 et Jerimoth et Adullam, Socho et Azeca,

15:35 And Jerimoth and Adullam, Socho and Azeca,

15:36 et Saraim et Adithaim et Gedera et Gederothaim : urbes quatuordecim, et villæ earum.

15:36 And Saraim and Adithaim and Gedera and Gederothaim: fourteen cities, and their villages.

15:37 Sanan et Hadassa et Magdalgad,

15:37 Sanan and Hadassa and Magdalgad,

15:38 Delean et Masepha et Jecthel,

15:38 Delean and Masepha and Jecthel,

15:39 Lachis et Bascath et Eglon,

15:39 Lachis and Bascath and Eglon,

15:40 Chebbon et Leheman et Cethlis,

15:40 Chebbon and Leheman and Cethlis,

15:41 et Gideroth et Bethdagon et Naama et Maceda : civitates sedecim, et villæ earum.

15:41 And Gideroth and Bethdagon and Naama and Maceda: sixteen cities, and their villages.

15:42 Labana et Ether et Asan,

15:42 Labana and Ether and Asan,

15:43 Jephtha et Esna et Nesib,

15:43 Jephtha and Esna and Nesib,

15:44 et Ceila et Achzib et Maresa : civitates novem, et villæ earum.

15:44 And Ceila and Achzib and Maresa: nine cities, and their villages.

15:45 Accaron cum vicis et villulis suis.

15:45 Accaron with the towns and villages thereof.

15:46 Ab Accaron usque ad mare : omnia quæ vergunt ad Azotum et viculos ejus.

15:46 From Accaron even to the sea: all places that lie towards Azotus and the villages thereof.

15:47 Azotus cum vicis et villulis suis. Gaza cum vicis et villulis suis, usque ad torrentem Ægypti, et mare magnum terminus ejus.

15:47 Azotus with its towns and villages. Gaza with its towns and villages, even to the torrent of Egypt, and the great sea that is the border thereof.

15:48 Et in monte : Samir et Jether et Socoth

15:48 And in the mountain Samir and Jether and Socoth,

15:49 et Danna et Cariathsenna, hæc est Dabir :

15:49 And Danna and Cariath-senna, this is Dabir:

15:50 Anab et Istemo et Anim,

15:50 Anab and Istemo and Anim,

15:51 Gosen et Olon et Gilo : civitates undecim et villæ earum.

15:51 Gosen and Olon and Gilo: eleven cities and their villages.

15:52 Arab et Ruma et Esaan,

15:52 Arab and Ruma and Esaan,

15:53 et Janum et Beththaphua et Apheca,

15:53 And Janum and Beththaphua and Apheca,

15:54 Athmatha, et Cariath Arbe, hæc est Hebron, et Sior : civitates novem, et villæ earum.

15:54 Athmatha and Cariath-Arbe, this is Hebron and Sior: nine cities and their villages.

15:55 Maon et Carmel et Ziph et Jota,

15:55 Maon and Carmel and Ziph and Jota,

15:56 Jezraël et Jucadam et Zanoë,

15:56 Jezrael and Jucadam and Zanoe,

15:57 Accain, Gabaa et Thamna : civitates decem et villæ earum.

15:57 Accain, Gabaa and Thamna: ten cities and their villages.

15:58 Halhul, et Besur, et Gedor,

15:58 Halhul, and Bessur, and Gedor,

15:59 Mareth, et Bethanoth, et Eltecon : civitates sex et villæ earum.

15:59 Mareth, and Bethanoth, and Eltecon: six cities and their villages.

15:60 Cariathbaal, hæc est Cariathiarim urbs silvarum, et Arebba : civitates duæ, et villæ earum.

15:60 Cariathbaal, the same is Cariathiarim the city of woods, and Arebba: two cities and their villages.

15:61 In deserto Betharaba, Meddin, et Sachacha,

15:61 In the desert Betharaba, Meddin and Sachacha,

15:62 et Nebsan, et civitas salis, et Engaddi : civitates sex, et villæ earum.

15:62 And Nebsan, and the city of salt, and Engaddi: six cities and their villages.

15:63 Jebusæum autem habitatorem Jerusalem non potuerunt filii Juda delere : habitavitque Jebusæus cum filiis Juda in Jerusalem usque in præsentem diem.

15:63 But the children of Juda could not destroy the Jebusite that dwelt in Jerusalem: and the Jebusite dwelt with the children of Juda in Jerusalem until this present day.

Chapter 16

16:1 Cecidit quoque sors filiorum Joseph ab Jordane contra Jericho et aquas ejus ab oriente : solitudo quæ ascendit de Jericho ad montem Bethel :

16:1 And the lot of the sons of Joseph fell from the Jordan over against Jericho and the waters thereof, on the east: the wilderness which goeth up from Jericho to the mountain of Bethel:

16:2 et egreditur de Bethel Luza : transitque terminum Archi, Ataroth :

16:2 And goeth out from Bethel to Luza: and passeth the border of Archi, to Ataroth,

16:3 et descendit ad occidentem juxta terminum Jephleti, usque ad terminos Beth-horon inferioris, et Gazer : finiunturque regiones ejus mari magno :

16:3 And goeth down westward, by the border of Jephleti, unto the borders of Beth-horon the nether, and to Gazer: and the countries of it are ended by the great sea:

16:4 possederuntque filii Joseph, Manasses et Ephraim.

16:4 And Manasses and Ephraim the children of Joseph possessed it.

16:5 Et factus est terminus filiorum Ephraim per cognationes suas : et possessio eorum contra orientem Ataroth Addar usque Beth-horon superiorem.

16:5 And the border of the children of Ephraim was according to their kindreds: and their possession towards the east was Ataroth-addar unto Beth-horon the upper.

16:6 Egrediunturque confinia in mare : Machmethath vero aquilonem respicit, et circuit terminos contra orientem in Thanathselo : et pertransit ab oriente Janoë.

16:6 And the confines go out unto the sea: but Machmethath looketh to the north, and it goeth round the borders eastward into Thanath-selo: and passeth along on the east side to Janoe.

16:7 Descenditque de Janoë in Ataroth et Naaratha : et pervenit in Jericho, egrediturque ad Jordanem.

16:7 And it goeth down from Janoe into Ataroth and Naaratha: and it cometh to Jericho, and goeth out to the Jordan.

16:8 De Taphua pertransit contra mare in vallem arundineti, suntque egressus ejus in mare salsissimum. Hæc est possessio tribus filiorum Ephraim per familias suas.

16:8 From Taphua it passeth on towards the sea into the valley of reeds, and the goings out thereof are at the most salt sea. This is the possession of the tribe of the children of Ephraim by their families.

16:9 Urbesque separatæ sunt filiis Ephraim in medio possessionis filiorum Manasse, et villæ earum.

16:9 And there were cities with their villages separated for the children of Ephraim in the midst of the possession of the children of Manasses.

16:10 Et non interfecerunt filii Ephraim Chananæum, qui habitabat in Gazer : habitavitque Chananæus in medio Ephraim usque in diem hanc tributarius.

16:10 And the children of Ephraim slew not the Chanaanite, who dwelt in Gazer: and the Chanaanite dwelt in the midst of Ephraim until this day, paying tribute.

Chapter 17

17:1 Cecidit autem sors tribui Manasse (ipse enim est primogenitus Joseph) : Machir primogenito Manasse patri Galaad, qui fuit vir pugnator, habuitque possessionem Galaad et Basan :

17:1 And this lot fell to the tribe of Manasses for he is the firstborn of Joseph to Machir the firstborn of Manasses the father of Galaad, who was a warlike man, and had for possession Galaad and Basan.

17:2 et reliquis filiorum Manasse juxta familias suas, filiis Abiezer, et filiis Helec, et filiis Esriel, et filiis Sechem, et filiis Hepher, et filiis Semida. Isti sunt filii Manasse filii Joseph, mares, per cognationes suas.

17:2 And to the rest of the children of Manasses according to their families: to the children of Abiezer, and to the children of Helec, and to the children of Esriel, and to the children of Sechem, and to the children of Hepher, and to the children of Semida: these are the male children of Manasses the son of Joseph, by their kindreds.

17:3 Salphaad vero filio Hepher filii Galaad filii Machir filii Manasse non erant filii, sed solæ filiæ : quarum ista sunt nomina : Maala et Noa et Hegla et Melcha et Thersa.

17:3 But Salphaad the son of Hepher the son of Galaad the son of Machir the son of Manasses had no sons, but only daughters: whose names are these, Maala and Noa and Hegla and Melcha and Thersa.

17:4 Veneruntque in conspectu Eleazari sacerdotis, et Josue filii Nun, et principum, dicentes : Dominus præcepit per manum Moysi, ut daretur nobis possessio in medio fratrum nostrorum. Deditque eis juxta imperium Domini possessionem in medio fratrum patris earum.

17:4 And they came in the presence of Eleazar the priest and of Joshua the son of Nun, and of the princes, saying: The Lord commanded by the hand of Moses, that a possession should be given us in the midst of our brethren. And he gave them according to the commandment of the Lord a possession amongst the brethren of their father.

17:5 Et ceciderunt funiculi Manasse, decem, absque terra Galaad et Basan trans Jordanem.

17:5 And there fell ten portions to Manasses, beside the land of Galaad and Basan beyond the Jordan.

17:6 Filiæ enim Manasse possederunt hæreditatem in medio filiorum ejus. Terra autem Galaad cecidit in sortem filiorum Manasse qui reliqui erant.

17:6 For the daughters of Manasses possessed inheritance in the midst of his sons. And the land of Galaad fell to the lot of the rest of the children of Manasses.

17:7 Fuitque terminus Manasse ab Aser, Machmethath quæ respicit Sichem : et egreditur ad dexteram juxta habitatores fontis Taphuæ.

17:7 And the border of Manasses was from Aser, Machmethath which looketh towards Sichem: and it goeth out on the right hand by the inhabitants of the fountain of Taphua.

17:8 Etenim in sorte Manasse ceciderat terra Taphuæ, quæ est juxta terminos Manasse filiorum Ephraim.

17:8 For the lot of Manasses took in the land of Taphua, which is on the borders of Manasses, and belongs to the children of Ephraim.

17:9 Descenditque terminus vallis arundineti in meridiem torrentis civitatum Ephraim, quæ in medio sunt urbium Manasse : terminus Manasse ab aquilone torrentis, et exitus ejus pergit ad mare :

17:9 And the border goeth down to the valley of the reeds, to the south of the torrent of the cities of Ephraim, which are in the midst of the cities of Manasses: the border of Manasses is on the north side of the torrent, and the outgoings of it are at the sea:

17:10 ita ut possessio Ephraim sit ab austro, et ab aquilone Manasse, et utramque claudat mare, et conjungantur sibi in tribu Aser ab aquilone, et in tribu Issachar ab oriente.

17:10 So that the possession of Ephraim is on the south, and on the north that of Manasses, and the sea is the border of both, and they are joined together in the tribe of Aser on the north, and in the tribe of Issachar on the east.

17:11 Fuitque hæreditas Manasse in Issachar et in Aser, Bethsan et viculi ejus, et Jeblaam cum viculis suis, et habitatores Dor cum oppidis suis, habitatores quoque Endor cum viculis suis : similiterque habitatores Thenac cum viculis suis, et habitatores Mageddo cum viculis suis, et tertia pars urbis Nopheth.

17:11 And the inheritance of Manasses in Issachar and in Aser, was Bethsan and its villages, and Jeblaam with its villages, and the inhabitants of Dor, with the towns thereof: the inhabitants also of Endor with the villages thereof: and in like manner the inhabitants of Thenac with the villages thereof: and the inhabitants of Mageddo with their villages, and the third part of the city of Nopheth.

17:12 Nec potuerunt filii Manasse has civitates subvertere, sed cœpit Chananæus habitare in terra sua.

17:12 Neither could the children of Manasses overthrow these cities, but the Chanaanite began to dwell in his land.

17:13 Postquam autem convaluerunt filii Israël, subjecerunt Chananæos, et fecerunt sibi tributarios, nec interfecerunt eos.

17:13 But after that the children of Israel were grown strong, they subdued the Chanaanites, and made them their tributaries, and they did not kill them.

17:14 Locutique sunt filii Joseph ad Josue, et dixerunt : Quare dedisti mihi possessionem sortis et funiculi unius, cum sim tantæ multitudinis, et benedixerit mihi Dominus ?

17:14 And the children of Joseph spoke to Joshua, and said: Why hast thou given me but one lot and one portion to possess, whereas I am of so great a multitude, and the Lord hath blessed me?

17:15 Ad quos Josue ait : Si populus multus es, ascende in silvam, et succide tibi spatia in terra Pherezæi et Raphaim : quia angusta est tibi possessio montis Ephraim.

17:15 And Joshua said to them: If thou be a great people, go up into the woodland, and cut down room for thyself in the land of the Pherezite and the Raphaims: because the possession of mount Ephraim is too narrow for thee.

17:16 Cui responderunt filii Joseph : Non poterimus ad montana conscendere, cum ferreis curribus utantur Chananæi, qui habitant in terra campestri, in qua sitæ sunt Bethsan cum viculis suis, et Jezraël mediam possidens vallem.

17:16 And the children of Joseph answered him: We cannot go up to the mountains, for the Chanaanites that dwell in the low lands, wherein are situate Bethsan with its towns, and Jezrael in the midst of the valley, have chariots of iron.

17:17 Dixitque Josue ad domum Joseph, Ephraim et Manasse : Populus multus es, et magnæ fortitudinis : non habebis sortem unam,

17:17 And Joshua said to the house of Joseph, to Ephraim and Manasses: Thou art a great people, and of great strength, thou shalt not have one lot only:

17:18 sed transibis ad montem, et succides tibi, atque purgabis ad habitandum spatia : et poteris ultra procedere cum subverteris Chananæum, quem dicis ferreos habere currus, et esse fortissimum.

17:18 But thou shalt pass to the mountain, and shalt cut down the wood, and make thyself room to dwell in: and mayst proceed farther, when thou hast destroyed the Chanaanites, who as thou sayest have iron chariots, and are very strong.

Chapter 18

18:1 Congregatique sunt omnes filii Israël in Silo, ibique fixerunt tabernaculum testimonii, et fuit eis terra subjecta.

18:1 And all the children of Israel assembled together in Silo, and there they set up the tabernacle of the testimony, and the land was subdued before them.

18:2 Remanserant autem filiorum Israël septem tribus, quæ necdum acceperant possessiones suas.

18:2 But there remained seven tribes of the children of Israel, which as yet had not received their possessions.

18:3 Ad quos Josue ait : Usquequo marcetis ignavia, et non intratis ad possidendam terram, quam Dominus Deus patrum vestrorum dedit vobis ?

18:3 And Joshua said to them: How long are you indolent and slack, and go not in to possess the land which the Lord the God of your fathers hath given you?

18:4 Eligite de singulis tribubus ternos viros, ut mittam eos, et pergant atque circumeant terram, et describant eam juxta numerum uniuscujusque multitudinis : referantque ad me quod descripserint.

18:4 Choose of every tribe three men, that I may send them, and they may go and compass the land, and mark it out according to the number of each multitude: and bring back to me what they have marked out.

18:5 Dividite vobis terram in septem partes : Judas sit in terminis suis ab australi plaga, et domus Joseph ab aquilone.

18:5 Divide to yourselves the land into seven parts: let Juda be in his bounds on the south side, and the house of Joseph on the north.

18:6 Mediam inter hos terram in septem partes describite : et huc venietis ad me, ut coram Domino Deo vestro mittam vobis hic sortem :

18:6 The land in the midst between these mark ye out into seven parts; and you shall come hither to me, that I may cast lots for you before the Lord your God.

18:7 quia non est inter vos pars Levitarum, sed sacerdotium Domini est eorum hæreditas. Gad autem et Ruben, et dimidia tribus Manasse, jam acceperant possessiones suas trans Jordanem ad orientalem plagam, quas dedit eis Moyses famulus Domini.

18:7 For the Levites have no part among you, but the priesthood of the Lord is their inheritance. And Gad and Ruben, and the half tribe of Manasses have already received their possessions beyond the Jordan eastward: which Moses the servant of the Lord gave them.

18:8 Cumque surrexissent viri, ut pergerent ad describendam terram, præcepit eis Josue, dicens : Circuite terram, et describite eam, ac revertimini ad me : ut hic coram Domino, in Silo, mittam vobis sortem.

18:8 And when the men were risen up, to go to mark out the land, Joshua commanded them saying: Go round the land and mark it out, and return to me: that I may cast lots for you before the Lord in Silo.

18:9 Itaque perrexerunt : et lustrantes eam, in septem partes diviserunt, scribentes in volumine. Reversique sunt ad Josue in castra Silo.

18:9 So they went and surveying it divided it into seven parts, writing them down in a book. And they returned to Joshua, to the camp in Silo.

18:10 Qui misit sortes coram Domino in Silo, divisitque terram filiis Israël in septem partes.

18:10 And he cast lots before the Lord in Silo, and divided the land to the children of Israel into seven parts.

18:11 Et ascendit sors prima filiorum Benjamin per familias suas, ut possiderent terram inter filios Juda et filios Joseph.

18:11 And first came up the lot of the children of Benjamin by their families, to possess the land between the children of Juda, and the children of Joseph.

18:12 Fuitque terminus eorum contra aquilonem a Jordane : pergens juxta latus Jericho septentrionalis plagæ, et inde contra occidentem ad montana conscendens et perveniens ad solitudinem Bethaven,

18:12 And their border northward was from the Jordan: going along by the side of Jericho on the north side, and thence going up westward to the mountains, and reaching to the wilderness of Bethaven,

18:13 atque pertransiens juxta Luzam ad meridiem, ipsa est Bethel : descenditque in Ataroth Addar, in montem qui est ad meridiem Beth-horon inferioris :

18:13 And passing along southward by Luza, the same is Bethel, and it goeth down into Ataroth-addar to the mountain, that is on the south of the nether Beth-horon.

18:14 et inclinatur circuiens contra mare ad meridiem montis qui respicit Beth-horon contra Africum : suntque exitus ejus in Cariath-baal, quæ vocatur et Cariathiarim, urbem filiorum Juda. Hæc est plaga contra mare, ad occidentem.

18:14 And it bendeth thence going round towards the sea, south of the mountain that looketh towards Beth-horon to the southwest: and the outgoings thereof are into Cariathbaal, which is called also Cariathiarim, a city of the children of Juda This is their coast towards the sea, westward.

18:15 A meridie autem ex parte Cariathiarim egreditur terminus contra mare, et pervenit usque ad fontem aquarum Nephtoa.

18:15 But on the south side the border goeth out from part of Cariathiarim towards the sea, and cometh to the fountain of the waters of Nephtoa.

18:16 Descenditque in partem montis, qui respicit vallem filiorum Ennom : et est contra septentrionalem plagam in extrema parte vallis Raphaim. Descenditque in Geennom (id est, vallem Ennom) juxta latus Jebusæi ad austrum : et pervenit ad fontem Rogel,

18:16 And it goeth down to that part of the mountain that looketh on the valley of the children of Ennom: and is over against the north quarter in the furthermost part of the valley of Raphaim, and it goeth down into Geennom (that is the valley of Ennom) by the side of the Jebusite to the south: and cometh to the fountain of Rogel,

18:17 transiens ad aquilonem, et egrediens ad Ensemes, id est, fontem solis :

18:17 Passing thence to the north, and going out to Ensemes, that is to say, the fountain of the sun:

18:18 et pertransit usque ad tumulos, qui sunt e regione ascensus Adommim : descenditque ad Abenboën, id est, lapidem Boën filii Ruben : et pertransit ex latere aquilonis ad campestria : descenditque in planitiem,

18:18 And It passeth along to the hills that are over against the ascent of Adommim: and it goeth down to Abenboen, that is, the stone of Boen the son of Ruben: and it passeth on the north side to the champaign countries; and goeth down Into the plain,

18:19 et prætergreditur contra aquilonem Beth Hagla : suntque exitus ejus contra linguam maris salsissimi ab aquilone in fine Jordanis ad australem plagam :

18:19 And it passeth by Bethhagla northward: and the outgoings thereof are towards the north of the most salt sea at the south end of the Jordan.

18:20 qui est terminus illius ab oriente. Hæc est possessio filiorum Benjamin per terminos suos in circuitu, et familias suas.

18:20 Which is the border of it on the east side. This is the possession of the children of Benjamin by their borders round about, and their families.

18:21 Fueruntque civitates ejus, Jericho et Beth Hagla et vallis Casis,

18:21 And their cities were, Jericho and Bethhagla and Vale-Casis,

18:22 Beth Araba et Samaraim et Bethel

18:22 Betharaba and Samaraim and Bethel,

18:23 et Avim et Aphara et Ophera,

18:23 And Avim and Aphara and Ophera,

18:24 villa Emona et Ophni et Gabee : civitates duodecim, et villæ earum.

18:24 The town Emona and Ophni and Gabee: twelve cities, and their villages.

18:25 Gabaon et Rama et Beroth,

18:25 Gabam and Rama and Beroth,

18:26 et Mesphe et Caphara, et Amosa

18:26 And Mesphe, and Caphara, and Amosa,

18:27 et Recem, Jarephel et Tharela,

18:27 And Recem, Jarephel, and Tharela,

18:28 et Sela, Eleph, et Jebus, quæ est Jerusalem, Gabaath et Cariath : civitates quatuordecim, et villæ earum. Hæc est possessio filiorum Benjamin juxta familias suas.

18:28 And Sela, Eleph and Jebus, which is Jerusalem, Gabaath and Cariath: fourteen cities, and their villages. This is the possession of the children of Benjamin by their families.

Chapter 19

19:1 Et egressa est sors secunda filiorum Simeon per cognationes suas : fuitque hæreditas

19:1 And the second lot came forth for the children of Simeon by their kindreds: and their inheritance was

19:2 eorum in medio possessionis filiorum Juda : Bersabee et Sabee et Molada

19:2 In the midst of the possession of the children of Juda: Bersabee and Sabee and Molada

19:3 et Hasersual, Bala et Asem

19:3 And Hasersual, Bala and Asem,

19:4 et Eltholad, Bethul et Harma

19:4 And Eltholad, Bethul and Harma,

19:5 et Siceleg et Bethmarchaboth et Hasersusa

19:5 And Siceleg and Bethmarchaboth and Hasersusa,

19:6 et Bethlebaoth et Sarohen : civitates tredecim, et villæ earum.

19:6 And Bethlebaoth and Sarohen: thirteen cities, and their villages.

19:7 Ain et Remmon et Athar et Asan : civitates quatuor, et villæ earum :

19:7 And Remmon and Athor and Asan: four cities, and their villages.

19:8 omnes viculi per circuitum urbium istarum usque ad Baalath Beer Ramath contra australem plagam. Hæc est hæreditas filiorum Simeon juxta cognationes suas,

19:8 And all the villages round about these cities to Baalath Beer Ramath to the south quarter. This is the inheritance of the children of Simeon according to their kindreds,

19:9 in possessione et funiculo filiorum Juda : quia major erat, et idcirco filii Simeon possederunt in medio hæreditatis eorum.

19:9 In the possession and lot of the children of Juda: because it was too great, and therefore the children of Simeon had their possession in the midst of their inheritance.

19:10 Ceciditque sors tertia filiorum Zabulon per cognationes suas : factus est terminus possessionis eorum usque Sarid.

19:10 And the third lot fell to the children of Zabulon by their kindreds: and the border of their possession was unto Sarid.

19:11 Ascenditque de mari et Merala, et pervenit in Debbaseth, usque ad torrentem qui est contra Jeconam.

19:11 And It went up from the sea and from Merala, and came to Debbaseth: as far as the torrent, which is over against Jeconam.

19:12 Et revertitur de Sared contra orientem in fines Ceseleththabor : et egreditur ad Dabereth, ascenditque contra Japhie.

19:12 And it returneth from Sarid eastward to the borders of Ceseleththabor: and it goeth out to Dabereth and ascendeth towards Japhie.

19:13 Et inde pertransit usque ad orientalem plagam Gethepher et Thacasin : et egreditur in Remmon, Amthar et Noa.

19:13 And it passeth along from thence to the east side of Gethhepher and Thacasin: and goeth out to Remmon, Amthar and Noa.

19:14 Et circuit ad aquilonem Hanathon : suntque egressus ejus vallis Jephthaël,

19:14 And it turneth about to the north of Hanathon: and the outgoings thereof are the valley of Jephtahel,

19:15 et Cateth et Naalol et Semeron et Jerala et Bethlehem : civitates duodecim, et villæ earum.

19:15 And Cateth and Naalol and Semeron and Jedala and Bethlehem: twelve cities and their villages.

19:16 Hæc est hæreditas tribus filiorum Zabulon per cognationes suas, urbes et viculi earum.

19:16 This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Zabulon by their kindreds, the cities and their villages.

19:17 Issachar egressa est sors quarta per cognationes suas :

19:17 The fourth lot came out to Issachar by their kindreds.

19:18 fuitque ejus hæreditas Jezraël et Casaloth et Sunem

19:18 And his inheritance was Jezrael and Casaloth and Sunem,

19:19 et Hapharaim et Seon, et Anaharath

19:19 And Hapharaim and Seon and Anaharath,

19:20 et Rabboth et Cesion, Abes,

19:20 And Rabboth and Cesion, Abes,

19:21 et Rameth, et Engannim, et Enhadda et Bethpheses.

19:21 And Rameth and Engannim and Enhadda and Bethpheses.

19:22 Et pervenit terminus ejus usque Thabor et Sehesima et Bethsames, eruntque exitus ejus Jordanis : civitates sedecim, et villæ earum.

19:22 And the border thereof cometh to Thabor and Sehesima and Bethsames: and the outgoings thereof shall be at the Jordan: sixteen cities, and their villages.

19:23 Hæc est possessio filiorum Issachar per cognationes suas, urbes et viculi earum.

19:23 This is the possession of the sons of Issachar by their kindreds, the cities and their villages.

19:24 Ceciditque sors quinta tribui filiorum Aser per cognationes suas :

19:24 And the fifth lot fell to the tribe of the children of Aser by their kindreds:

19:25 fuitque terminus eorum Halcath et Chali et Beten et Axaph

19:25 And their border was Halcath and Chali and Beten and Axaph,

19:26 et Elmelech et Amaad et Messal : et pervenit usque ad Carmelum maris et Sihor et Labanath,

19:26 And Elmelech and Amaad and Messal: and it reacheth to Carmel by the sea and Sihor and Labanath,

19:27 ac revertitur contra orientem Bethdagon : et pertransit usque Zabulon et vallem Jephthaël contra aquilonem in Bethemec et Nehiel. Egrediturque ad lævam Cabul,

19:27 And it returneth towards the east to Bethdagon: and passeth along to Zabulon and to the valley of Jephthael towards the north to Bethemec and Nehiel. And it goeth out to the left side of Cabul,

19:28 et Abran et Rohob et Hamon et Cana, usque ad Sidonem magnam.

19:28 And to Abaran and Rohob and Hamon and Cana, as far as the great Sidon.

19:29 Revertiturque in Horma usque ad civitatem munitissimam Tyrum, et usque Hosa : eruntque exitus ejus in mare de funiculo Achziba :

19:29 And it returneth to Horma to the strong city of Tyre, and to Hosa: and the outgoings thereof shall be at the sea from the portion of Achziba:

19:30 et Amma et Aphec et Rohob : civitates viginti duæ, et villæ earum.

19:30 And Amma and Aphec and Rohob: twenty-two cities, and their villages.

19:31 Hæc est possessio filiorum Aser per cognationes suas, urbesque et viculi earum.

19:31 This is the possession of the children of Aser by their kindreds, and the cities and their villages.

19:32 Filiorum Nephthali sexta sors cecidit per familias suas :

19:32 The sixth lot came out to the sons of Nephtali by their families:

19:33 et cœpit terminus de Heleph et Elon in Saananim, et Adami, quæ est Neceb, et Jebnaël usque Lecum : et egressus eorum usque ad Jordanem :

19:33 And the border began from Heleph and Elon to Saananim, and Adami, which is Neceb, and Jebnael even to Lecum:

19:34 revertiturque terminus contra occidentem in Azanotthabor, atque inde egreditur in Hucuca, et pertransit in Zabulon contra meridiem, et in Aser contra occidentem, et in Juda ad Jordanem contra ortum solis :

19:34 And the border returneth westward to Azanotthabor, and goeth out from thence to Hucuca, and passeth along to Zabulon southward, and to Aser westward, and to Juda upon the Jordan towards the rising of the sun.

19:35 civitates munitissimæ, Assedim, Ser, et Emath, et Reccath et Cenereth,

19:35 And the strong cities are Assedim, Ser, and Emath, and Reccath and Cenereth,

19:36 et Edema et Arama, Asor

19:36 And Edema and Arama, Asor,

19:37 et Cedes et Edrai, Enhasor,

19:37 And Cedes and Edri, Enhasor,

19:38 et Jeron et Magdalel, Horem et Bethanath et Bethsames : civitates decem et novem, et villæ earum.

19:38 And Jeron and Magdalel, Horem, and Bethanath and Bethsames: nineteen cities, and their villages.

19:39 Hæc est possessio tribus filiorum Nephthali per cognationes suas, urbes et viculi earum.

19:39 This is the possession of the tribe of the children of Nephtali by their kindreds, the cities and their villages.

19:40 Tribui filiorum Dan per familias suas egressa est sors septima :

19:40 The seventh lot came out to the tribe of the children of Dan by their families

19:41 et fuit terminus possessionis ejus Sara et Esthaol, et Hirsemes, id est, civitas solis.

19:41 And the border of their possession was Saraa and Esthaol, and Hirsemes, that is, the city of the sun,

19:42 Selebin et Ajalon et Jethela,

19:42 Selebin and Aialon and Jethela,

19:43 Elon et Themna et Acron,

19:43 Elon and Themna and Acron,

19:44 Elthece, Gebbethon et Balaath,

19:44 Elthece, Gebbethon and Balaath,

19:45 et Jud et Bane et Barach et Gethremmon :

19:45 And Juda and Bane and Barach and Gethremmon:

19:46 et Mejarcon et Arecon, cum termino qui respicit Joppen,

19:46 And Mejarcon and Arecon, with the border that looketh towards Joppe,

19:47 et ipso fine concluditur. Ascenderuntque filii Dan, et pugnaverunt contra Lesem, ceperuntque eam : et percusserunt eam in ore gladii, et possederunt, et habitaverunt in ea, vocantes nomen ejus Lesem Dan, ex nomine Dan patris sui.

19:47 And is terminated there. And the children of Dan went up and fought against Lesem, and took it: and they put it to the sword, and possessed it, and dwelt in it, calling the name of it Lesem Dan, by the name of Dan their father.

19:48 Hæc est possessio tribus filiorum Dan, per cognationes suas, urbes et viculi earum.

19:48 This is the possession of the tribe of the sons of Dan, by their kindreds, the cities and their villages.

19:49 Cumque complesset sorte dividere terram singulis per tribus suas, dederunt filii Israël possessionem Josue filio Nun in medio sui,

19:49 And when he had made an end of dividing the land by lot to each one by their tribes, the children of Israel gave a possession to Joshua the son of Nun in the midst of them,

19:50 juxta præceptum Domini, urbem quam postulavit Thamnath Saraa in monte Ephraim : et ædificavit civitatem, habitavitque in ea.

19:50 According to the commandment of the Lord, the city which he asked for, Thamnath Saraa, in mount Ephraim: and he built up the city, and dwelt in it.

19:51 Hæ sunt possessiones, quas sorte diviserunt Eleazar sacerdos, et Josue filius Nun, et principes familiarum ac tribuum filiorum Israël in Silo, coram Domino ad ostium tabernaculi testimonii : partitique sunt terram.

19:51 These are the possessions which Eleazar the priest, and Joshua the son of Nun, and the princes of the families, and of the tribes of the children of Israel, distributed by lot in Silo, before the Lord at the door of the tabernacle of the testimony, and they divided the land.

Chapter 20

20:1 Et locutus est Dominus ad Josue, dicens : Loquere filiis Israël, et dic eis :

20:1 And the Lord spoke to Joshua, saying: Speak to children of Israel and say to them:

20:2 Separate urbes fugitivorum, de quibus locutus sum ad vos per manum Moysi :

20:2 Appoint cities of refuge, of which I spoke to you by the hand of Moses:

20:3 ut confugiat ad eas quicumque animam percusserit nescius, et possit evadere iram proximi, qui ultor est sanguinis :

20:3 That whosoever shall kill a person unawares may flee to them, and may escape the wrath of the kinsman, who is the avenger of blood.

20:4 cum ad unam harum confugerit civitatum, stabit ante portam civitatis, et loquetur senioribus urbis illius ea quæ se comprobent innocentem : sicque suscipient eum, et dabunt ei locum ad habitandum.

20:4 And when he shall flee to one of these cities: he shall stand before the gate of the city, and shall speak to the ancients of that city, such things as prove him innocent: and so shall they receive him, and give him a place to dwell in.

20:5 Cumque ultor sanguinis eum fuerit persecutus, non tradent in manus ejus : quia ignorans percussit proximum ejus, nec ante biduum triduumve ejus probatur inimicus.

20:5 And when the avenger of blood shall pursue him, they shall not deliver him into his hands, because he slew his neighbour unawares, and is not proved to have been his enemy two or three days before,

20:6 Et habitabit in civitate illa, donec stet ante judicium, causam reddens facti sui, et moriatur sacerdos magnus, qui fuerit in illo tempore : tunc revertetur homicida, et ingredietur civitatem et domum suam de qua fugerat.

20:6 And he shall dwell in that city, till he stand before judgment to give an account of his fact, and till the death of the high priest, who shall be at that time: then shall the manslayer return, and go into his own city and house from whence he fled.

20:7 Decreveruntque Cedes in Galilæa montis Nephthali, et Sichem in monte Ephraim, et Cariatharbe, ipsa est Hebron in monte Juda.

20:7 And they appointed Cedes in Galilee of mount Nephtali, and Sichem in mount Ephraim, and Cariath-Arbe, the same is Hebron in the mountain of Juda.

20:8 Et trans Jordanem contra orientalem plagam Jericho, statuerunt Bosor, quæ sita est in campestri solitudine de tribu Ruben, et Ramoth in Galaad de tribu Gad, et Gaulon in Basan de tribu Manasse.

20:8 And beyond the Jordan to the east of Jericho, they appointed Bosor, which is upon the plain of the wilderness of the tribe of Ruben, and Ramoth in Galaad of the tribe of Gad, and Gaulon in Basan of the tribe of Manasses.

20:9 Hæ civitates constitutæ sunt cunctis filiis Israël, et advenis qui habitabant inter eos, ut fugeret ad eas qui animam nescius percussisset, et non moreretur in manu proximi, effusum sanguinem vindicare cupientis, donec staret ante populum expositurus causam suam.

20:9 These cities were appointed for all the children of Israel, and for the strangers, that dwelt among them, that whosoever had killed a person unawares might flee to them, and not die by the hand of the kinsman, coveting to revenge the blood that was shed, until he should stand before the people to lay open his cause.

Chapter 21

21:1 Accesseruntque principes familiarum Levi ad Eleazarum sacerdotem, et Josue filium Nun, et ad duces cognationum per singulas tribus filiorum Israël :

21:1 Then the princes of the families of Levi came to Eleazar the priest, and to Joshua the son of Nun, and to the princes of the kindreds of all the tribes of the children of Israel

21:2 locutique sunt ad eos in Silo terræ Chanaan, atque dixerunt : Dominus præcepit per manum Moysi, ut darentur nobis urbes ad habitandum, et suburbana earum ad alenda jumenta.

21:2 And they spoke to them in Silo in the land of Chanaan, and said: The Lord commanded by the hand of Moses, that cities should be given us to dwell in, and their suburbs to feed our cattle.

21:3 Dederuntque filii Israël de possessionibus suis juxta imperium Domini, civitates et suburbana earum.

21:3 And the children of Israel gave out of their possessions according to the commandment of the Lord, cities and their suburbs.

21:4 Egressaque est sors in familiam Caath filiorum Aaron sacerdotis, de tribubus Juda, et Simeon, et Benjamin, civitates tredecim :

21:4 And the lot came out for the family of Caath of the children of Aaron the priest out of the tribes of Juda, and of Simeon, and of Benjamin, thirteen cities.

21:5 et reliquis filiorum Caath, id est Levitis, qui superfuerant, de tribubus Ephraim, et Dan, et dimidia tribu Manasse, civitates decem.

21:5 And to the rest of the children of Caath, that is, to thee Levites, who remained, out of the tribes of Ephraim, and of Dan, and the half tribe of Manasses, ten cities.

21:6 Porro filii Gerson egressa est sors, ut acciperent de tribubus Issachar et Aser et Nephthali, dimidiaque tribu Manasse in Basan, civitates numero tredecim.

21:6 And the lot came out to children of Gerson, that they should take of the tribes of Issachar and of Aser and of Nephtali, and of the half tribe of Manasses in Basan, thirteen cities.

21:7 Et filiis Merari per cognationes suas de tribubus Ruben et Gad et Zabulon urbes duodecim.

21:7 And to the sons of Merari by their kindreds, of the tribes of Ruben and of Gad and of Zabulon, twelve cities.

21:8 Dederuntque filii Israël Levitis civitates et suburbana earum, sicut præcepit Dominus per manum Moysi, singulis sorte tribuentes.

21:8 And the children of Israel gave to the Levites the cities and their suburbs, as the Lord commanded by the hand of Moses, giving to every one by lot.

21:9 De tribubus filiorum Juda et Simeon dedit Josue civitates, quarum ista sunt nomina,

21:9 Of the tribes of the children of Juda and of Simeon Joshua gave cities: whose names are these,

21:10 filiis Aaron per familias Caath Levitici generis (prima enim sors illis egressa est),

21:10 To the sons of Aaron, of the families of Caath of the race of Levi (for the first lot came out for them)

21:11 Cariatharbe patris Enac, quæ vocatur Hebron, in monte Juda, et suburbana ejus per circuitum.

21:11 The city of Arbe the father of Enac, which is called Hebron, in the mountain of Juda, and the suburbs thereof round about.

21:12 Agros vero et villas ejus dederat Caleb filio Jephone ad possidendum.

21:12 But the fields and the villages thereof he had given to Caleb the son of Jephone for his possession.

21:13 Dedit ergo filiis Aaron sacerdotis Hebron confugii civitatem, ac suburbana ejus : et Lobnam cum suburbanis suis :

21:13 He gave therefore to the children of Aaron the priest, Hebron a city of refuge, and the suburbs thereof, and Lebna with the suburbs thereof,

21:14 et Jether, et Esthemo,

21:14 And Jether and Estemo,

21:15 et Holon, et Dabir,

21:15 And Holon, and Dabir,

21:16 et Ain, et Jeta, et Bethsames, cum suburbanis suis : civitates novem de tribubus, ut dictum est, duabus.

21:16 And Ain, and Jeta, and Bethsames, with their suburbs: nine cities out of the two tribes, as hath been said.

21:17 De tribu autem filiorum Benjamin, Gabaon, et Gabæ,

21:17 And out of the tribe of the children of Benjamin, Gabaon, and Gabae,

21:18 et Anathoth et Almon, cum suburbanis suis : civitates quatuor.

21:18 And Anathoth and Almon, with, their suburbs: four cities.

21:19 Omnes simul civitates filiorum Aaron sacerdotis, tredecim, cum suburbanis suis.

21:19 All the cities together of the children of Aaron the priest, were thirteen, with their suburbs,

21:20 Reliquis vero per familias filiorum Caath Levitici generis, hæc est data possessio.

21:20 And to the rest of the families of the children of Caath of the race of Levi was given this possession.

21:21 De tribu Ephraim urbes confugii, Sichem cum suburbanis suis in monte Ephraim, et Gazer

21:21 Of the tribe of Ephraim, Sichem one of the cities of refuge, with the suburbs thereof in mount Ephraim, and Gazer,

21:22 et Cibsaim et Beth-horon, cum suburbanis suis, civitates quatuor.

21:22 And Cibsaim, and Beth-horon, with their suburbs, four cities.

21:23 De tribu quoque Dan, Eltheco et Gabathon,

21:23 And of he tribe of Dan, Eltheco and Gabathon,

21:24 et Ajalon et Gethremmon, cum suburbanis suis, civitates quatuor.

21:24 And Aialon and Gethremmon, with their suburbs, four cities.

21:25 Porro de dimidia tribu Manasse, Thanach et Gethremmon, cum suburbanis suis, civitates duæ.

21:25 And of the half tribe of Manasses, Thanac and Gethremmon, with their suburbs, two cities.

21:26 Omnes civitates decem, et suburbana earum, datæ sunt filiis Caath inferioris gradus.

21:26 All the cities were ten, with their suburbs, which were given to the children of Caath, of the inferior degree.

21:27 Filiis quoque Gerson Levitici generis dedit de dimidia tribu Manasse confugii civitates, Gaulon in Basan, et Bosram, cum suburbanis suis, civitates duas.

21:27 To the children of Gerson also of the race of Levi out of the half tribe of Manasses, Gaulon in Basan, one of the cities of refuge, and Bosra, with their suburbs, two cities.

21:28 Porro de tribu Issachar, Cesion, et Dabereth,

21:28 And of the tribe of Issachar, Cesion, and Dabereth,

21:29 et Jaramoth, et Engannim, cum suburbanis suis, civitates quatuor.

21:29 And Jaramoth, and Engannim, with their suburbs, four cities.

21:30 De tribu autem Aser, Masal et Abdon,

21:30 And of the tribe of Aser, Masal and Abdon,

21:31 et Helcath, et Rohob, cum suburbanis suis, civitates quatuor.

21:31 And Helcath, and Rohob, with their suburbs, four cities.

21:32 De tribu quoque Nephthali civitates confugii, Cedes in Galilæa, et Hammoth Dor, et Carthan, cum suburbanis suis, civitates tres.

21:32 Of the tribe also of Nephtali, Cedes in Galilee, one of the cities of refuge: and Hammoth Dor, and Carthan, with their suburbs, three cities.

21:33 Omnes urbes familiarum Gerson, tredecim, cum suburbanis suis.

21:33 All the cities of the families of Gerson, were thirteen, with their suburbs.

21:34 Filiis autem Merari Levitis inferioris gradus per familias suas data est de tribu Zabulon, Jecnam, et Cartha

21:34 And to the children of Merari, Levites of the inferior degree, by their families were given of the tribe of Zabulon, Jecnam and Cartha,

21:35 et Damna et Naalol, civitates quatuor cum suburbanis suis.

21:35 And Damna and Naalol, four cities with their suburbs.

21:36 De tribu Ruben ultra Jordanem contra Jericho civitates refugii, Bosor in solitudine, Misor et Jaser et Jethson et Mephaath, civitates quatuor cum suburbanis suis.

21:36 Of the tribe of Ruben beyond the Jordan over against Jericho, Bosor in the wilderness, one of the cities of refuge, Misor and Jaser and Jethson and Mephaath, four cities with their suburbs.

21:37 De tribu Gad civitates confugii, Ramoth in Galaad, et Manaim et Hesebon et Jazer, civitates quatuor cum suburbanis suis.

21:37 Of the tribe of Gad, Ramoth in Galaad, one of the cities of refuge, and Manaim and Hesebon and Jaser, four cities with their suburbs,

21:38 Omnes urbes filiorum Merari per familias et cognationes suas, duodecim.

21:38 All the cities of the children of Merari by their families and kindreds, were twelve.

21:39 Itaque civitates universæ Levitarum in medio possessionis filiorum Israël fuerunt quadraginta octo

21:39 So all the cities of the Levites within the possession of the children of Israel were forty-eight,

21:40 cum suburbanis suis, singulæ per familias distributæ.

21:40 With their suburbs, each distributed by the families.

21:41 Deditque Dominus Deus Israëli omnem terram, quam traditurum se patribus eorum juraverat : et possederunt illam, atque habitaverunt in ea.

21:41 And the Lord God gave to Israel all the land that he had sworn to give to their fathers: and they possessed it, and dwelt in it.

21:42 Dataque est ab eo pax in omnes per circuitum nationes : nullusque eis hostium resistere ausus est, sed cuncti in eorum ditionem redacti sunt.

21:42 And he gave them peace from all nations round about: and none of their enemies durst stand against them, but were brought under their dominion.

21:43 Ne unum quidem verbum, quod illis præstiturum se esse promiserat, irritum fuit, sed rebus expleta sunt omnia.

21:43 Not so much as one word, which he had promised to perform unto them, was made void, but all came to pass.

Chapter 22

22:1 Eodem tempore vocavit Josue Rubenitas, et Gaditas, et dimidiam tribum Manasse,

22:1 At the same time Joshua called the Rubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasses,

22:2 dixitque ad eos : Fecistis omnia quæ præcepit vobis Moyses famulus Domini : mihi quoque in omnibus obedistis,

22:2 And said to them: You have done all that Moses the servant of the Lord commanded you: you have also obeyed me in all things,

22:3 nec reliquistis fratres vestros longo tempore, usque in præsentem diem, custodientes imperium Domini Dei vestri.

22:3 Neither have you left your brethren this long time, until this present day, keeping the commandment of the Lord your God.

22:4 Quia igitur dedit Dominus Deus vester fratribus vestris quietem et pacem, sicut pollicitus est : revertimini, et ite in tabernacula vestra, et in terram possessionis, quam tradidit vobis Moyses famulus Domini trans Jordanem :

22:4 Therefore as the Lord your God hath given your brethren rest and peace, as he promised: return, and go to your dwellings, and to the land of your possession, which Moses the servant of the Lord gave you beyond the Jordan:

22:5 ita dumtaxat ut custodiatis attente, et opere compleatis mandatum et legem quam præcepit vobis Moyses famulus Domini, ut diligatis Dominum Deum vestrum, et ambuletis in omnibus viis ejus, et observetis mandata illius, adhæreatisque ei, ac serviatis in omni corde, et in omni anima vestra.

22:5 Yet so that you observe attentively, and in work fulfil the commandment and the law which Moses the servant of the Lord commanded you: that you love the Lord your God, and walk in all his ways, and keep all his commandments, and cleave to him, and serve him with all your heart, and with all your soul.

22:6 Benedixitque eis Josue, et dimisit eos. Qui reversi sunt in tabernacula sua.

22:6 And Joshua blessed them, and sent them away, and they returned to their dwellings.

22:7 Dimidiæ autem tribui Manasse possessionem Moyses dederat in Basan : et idcirco mediæ, quæ superfuit, dedit Josue sortem inter ceteros fratres suos trans Jordanem ad occidentalem plagam. Cumque dimitteret eos in tabernacula sua, et benedixisset eis,

22:7 Now to half the tribe of Manasses, Moses had given a possession in Basan: and therefore to the half that remained, Joshua gave a lot among the rest of their brethren beyond the Jordan to the west. And when he sent them away to their dwellings and had blessed them,

22:8 dixit ad eos : In multa substantia atque divitiis revertimini ad sedes vestras, cum argento et auro, ære ac ferro, et veste multiplici : dividite prædam hostium cum fratribus vestris.

22:8 He said to them: With much substance and riches, you return to your settlements, with silver and gold, brass and iron, and variety of raiment: divide the prey of your enemies with your brethren.

22:9 Reversique sunt, et abierunt filii Ruben, et filii Gad, et dimidia tribus Manasse, a filiis Israël de Silo, quæ sita est in Chanaan, ut intrarent Galaad terram possessionis suæ, quam obtinuerant juxta imperium Domini in manu Moysi.

22:9 So the children of Ruben, and the children of Gad, and the half tribe of Manasses returned, and parted from the children of Israel in Silo, which is in Chanaan, to go into Galaad the land of their possession, which they had obtained according to the commandment of the Lord by the hand of Moses.

22:10 Cumque venissent ad tumulos Jordanis in terram Chanaan, ædificaverunt juxta Jordanem altare infinitæ magnitudinis.

22:10 And when they were come to banks of the Jordan, in the land of Chanaan, they built an altar immensely great near the Jordan.

22:11 Quod cum audissent filii Israël, et ad eos certi nuntii detulissent, ædificasse filios Ruben, et Gad, et dimidiæ tribus Manasse, altare in terra Chanaan, super Jordanis tumulos, contra filios Israël :

22:11 And when the children of Israel had heard of it, and certain messengers brought them an account that the children of Ruben, and of Gad, and the half tribe of Manasses had built an altar in the land of Chanaan, upon the banks of the Jordan, over against the children of Israel:

22:12 convenerunt omnes in Silo, ut ascenderent, et dimicarent contra eos.

22:12 They all assembled in Silo, to go up and fight against them.

22:13 Et interim miserunt ad illos in terram Galaad Phinees filium Eleazari sacerdotis,

22:13 And in the mean time they sent to them into the land of Galaad, Phinees the son of Eleazar the priest,

22:14 et decem principes cum eo, singulos de singulis tribubus.

22:14 And ten princes with him, one of every tribe.

22:15 Qui venerunt ad filios Ruben, et Gad, et dimidiæ tribus Manasse in terram Galaad, dixeruntque ad eos :

22:15 Who came to the children of Ruben, and of Gad, and the half tribe of Manasses, into the land of Galaad, and said to them:

22:16 Hæc mandat omnis populus Domini : Quæ est ista transgressio ? cur reliquistis Dominum Deum Israël, ædificantes altare sacrilegum, et a cultu illius recedentes ?

22:16 Thus saith all the people of the Lord: What meaneth this transgression? Why have you forsaken the Lord the God of Israel, building a sacrilegious altar, and revolting from the worship of him?

22:17 an parum vobis est quod peccastis in Beelphegor, et usque in præsentem diem macula hujus sceleris in nobis permanet, multique de populo corruerunt ?

22:17 Is it a small thing to you that you sinned with Beelphegor, and the stain of that crime remaineth in us to this day? and many of the people perished.

22:18 Et vos hodie reliquistis Dominum, et cras in universum Israël ira ejus desæviet.

22:18 And you have forsaken the Lord to day, and to morrow his wrath will rage against all Israel.

22:19 Quod si putatis immundam esse terram possessionis vestræ, transite ad terram, in qua tabernaculum Domini est, et habitate inter nos : tantum ut a Domino et a nostro consortio non recedatis, ædificato altari præter altare Domini Dei nostri.

22:19 But if you think the land of your possession to be unclean, pass over to the land wherein is the tabernacle of the Lord, and dwell among us: only depart not from the Lord, and from our society, by building an altar beside the altar of the Lord our God.

22:20 Nonne Achan filius Zare præteriit mandatum Domini, et super omnem populum Israël ira ejus incubuit ? et ille erat unus homo, atque utinam solum periisset in scelere suo.

22:20 Did not Achan the son of Zare transgress the commandment of the Lord, and his wrath lay upon all the people of Israel? And he was but one man, and would to God he alone had perished in his wickedness.

22:21 Responderuntque filii Ruben et Gad, et dimidia tribus Manasse, principibus legationis Israël :

22:21 And the children of Ruben, and of Gad, and of the half tribe of Manasses answered the princes of the embassage of Israel:

22:22 Fortissimus Deus Dominus, fortissimus Deus Dominus, ipse novit, et Israël simul intelliget : si prævaricationis animo hoc altare construximus, non custodiat nos, sed puniat nos in præsenti :

22:22 The Lord the most mighty God, the Lord the most mighty God, he knoweth, and Israel also shall understand: If with the design of transgression we have set up this altar, let him not save us, but punish us immediately:

22:23 et si ea mente fecimus ut holocausta, et sacrificium, et pacificas victimas super eo imponeremus, ipse quærat et judicet :

22:23 And if we did it with that mind, that we might lay upon it holocausts, and sacrifice, and victims of peace offerings, let him require and judge:

22:24 et non ea magis cogitatione atque tractatu, ut diceremus : Cras dicent filii vestri filiis nostris : Quid vobis et Domino Deo Israël ?

22:24 And not rather with this thought and design, that we should say: To morrow your children will say to our children: What have you to do with the Lord the God of Israel?

22:25 terminum posuit Dominus inter nos et vos, o filii Ruben, et filii Gad, Jordanem fluvium, et idcirco partem non habetis in Domino : et per hanc occasionem avertent filii vestri filios nostros a timore Domini. Putavimus itaque melius,

22:25 The Lord hath put the river Jordan for a border between us and you, O ye children of Ruben, and ye children of Gad: and therefore you have no part in the Lord. And by this occasion your children shall turn away our children from the fear of the Lord. We therefore thought it best,

22:26 et diximus : Exstruamus nobis altare, non in holocausta, neque ad victimas offerendas,

22:26 And said: Let us build us an altar, not for holocausts, nor to offer victims,

22:27 sed in testimonium inter nos et vos, et sobolem nostram vestramque progeniem, ut serviamus Domino, et juris nostri sit offerre et holocausta, et victimas, et pacificas hostias : et nequaquam dicant cras filii vestri filiis nostris : Non est vobis pars in Domino.

22:27 But for a testimony between us and you, and our posterity and yours, that we may serve the Lord, and that we may have a right to offer both holocausts, and victims and sacrifices of peace offerings: and that your children to morrow may not say to our children: You have no part in the Lord.

22:28 Quod si voluerint dicere, respondebunt eis : Ecce altare Domini, quod fecerunt patres nostri, non in holocausta, neque in sacrificium, sed in testimonium nostrum ac vestrum.

22:28 And if they will say so, they shall answer them: Behold the altar of the Lord, which our fathers made, not for holocausts, nor for sacrifice, but for a testimony between us and you.

22:29 Absit a nobis hoc scelus, ut recedamus a Domino, et ejus vestigia relinquamus, exstructo altari ad holocausta, et sacrificia, et victimas offerendas, præter altare Domini Dei nostri, quod exstructum est ante tabernaculum ejus.

22:29 God keep us from any such wickedness that we should revolt from the Lord, and leave off following his steps, by building an altar to offer holocausts, and sacrifices, and victims, beside the altar of the Lord our God, which is erected before his tabernacle.

22:30 Quibus auditis, Phinees sacerdos, et principes legationis Israël, qui erant cum eo, placati sunt : et verba filiorum Ruben, et Gad, et dimidiæ tribus Manasse, libentissime susceperunt.

22:30 And when Phinees the priest, and the princes of the embassage, who were with him, had heard this, they were satisfied: and they admitted most willingly the words of the children of Ruben, and Gad, and of the half tribe of Manasses,

22:31 Dixitque Phinees filius Eleazari sacerdos ad eos : Nunc scimus quod nobiscum sit Dominus, quoniam alieni estis a prævaricatione hac, et liberastis filios Israël de manu Domini.

22:31 And Phinees the priest the son of Eleazar said to them: Now we know that the Lord is with us, because you are not guilty of this revolt, and you have delivered the children of Israel from the hand of the Lord.

22:32 Reversusque est cum principibus a filiis Ruben et Gad de terra Galaad, finium Chanaan, ad filios Israël, et retulit eis.

22:32 And he returned with the princes from the children of Ruben and Gad, out of the land of Galaad, into the land of Chanaan, to the children of Israel, and brought them word again.

22:33 Placuitque sermo cunctis audientibus. Et laudaverunt Deum filii Israël, et nequaquam ultra dixerunt, ut ascenderent contra eos, atque pugnarent, et delerent terram possessionis eorum.

22:33 And the saying pleased all that heard it. And the children of Israel praised God, and they no longer said that they would go up against them, and fight, and destroy the land of their possession.

22:34 Vocaveruntque filii Ruben, et filii Gad, altare quod exstruxerant, Testimonium nostrum, quod Dominus ipse sit Deus.

22:34 And the children of Ruben, and the children of Gad called the altar which they had built, Our testimony, that the Lord is God,

Chapter 23

23:1 Evoluto autem multo tempore, postquam pacem dederat Dominus Israëli, subjectis in gyro nationibus universis, et Josue jam longævo, et persenilis ætatis,

23:1 And when a long time was passed, after that the Lord had given peace to Israel, all the nations round about being subdued. and Joshua being now old, and far advanced in years:

23:2 vocavit Josue omnem Israëlem, majoresque natu, et principes ac duces, et magistros, dixitque ad eos : Ego senui, et progressioris ætatis sum :

23:2 Joshua called for all Israel, and for the elders, and for the princes, and for the judges, and for the masters, and said to them: I am old, and far advanced in years,

23:3 vosque cernitis omnia, quæ fecerit Dominus Deus vester cunctis per circuitum nationibus, quomodo pro vobis ipse pugnaverit :

23:3 And you see all that the Lord your God hath done to all the nations round about, how he himself hath fought for you:

23:4 et nunc quia vobis sorte divisit omnem terram, ab orientali parte Jordanis usque ad mare magnum, multæque adhuc supersunt nationes :

23:4 And now since he hath divided to you by lot all the land, from the east of the Jordan unto the great sea, ant many nations yet remain:

23:5 Dominus Deus vester disperdet eas et auferet a facie vestra, et possidebitis terram, sicut vobis pollicitus est.

23:5 The Lord your God will destroy them, and take them away from before your face, and you shall possess the land as he hath promised you.

23:6 Tantum confortamini, et estote solliciti, ut custodiatis cuncta quæ scripta sunt in volumine legis Moysi : et non declinetis ab eis neque ad dexteram neque ad sinistram :

23:6 Only take courage, and be careful to observe all things that are written in the book of the law of Moses: and turn not aside from them neither to the right hand nor to the left:

23:7 ne postquam intraveritis ad gentes quæ inter vos futuræ sunt, juretis in nomine deorum earum, et serviatis eis, et adoretis illos :

23:7 Lest after that you are come in among the Gentiles, who will remain among you, you should swear by the name of their gods, and serve them, and adore them:

23:8 sed adhæreatis Domino Deo vestro : quod fecistis usque in diem hanc.

23:8 But cleave ye unto the Lord your God, as you have done until this day.

23:9 Et tunc auferet Dominus Deus in conspectu vestro gentes magnas et robustissimas, et nullus vobis resistere poterit.

23:9 And then the Lord God will take away before your eyes nations that are great and very strong, and no man shall be able to resist you.

23:10 Unus e vobis persequetur hostium mille viros : quia Dominus Deus vester pro vobis ipse pugnabit, sicut pollicitus est.

23:10 One of you shall chase a thousand men of the enemies: because the Lord your God himself will fight for you, as he hath promised.

23:11 Hoc tantum diligentissime præcavete : ut diligatis Dominum Deum vestrum.

23:11 This only take care of with all diligence, that you love the Lord your God.

23:12 Quod si volueritis gentium harum, quæ inter vos habitant, erroribus adhærere, et cum eis miscere connubia, atque amicitias copulare :

23:12 But if you will embrace the errors of these nations that dwell among you, and make marriages with them, and join friendships:

23:13 jam nunc scitote quod Dominus Deus vester non eas deleat ante faciem vestram, sed sint vobis in foveam ac laqueum, et offendiculum ex latere vestro, et sudes in oculis vestris, donec vos auferat atque disperdat de terra hac optima, quam tradidit vobis.

23:13 Know ye for a certainty that the Lord your God will not destroy them before your face, but they shall be a pit and a snare in your way, and a stumbling-block at your side, and stakes in your eyes, till he take you away and destroy you from off this excellent land, which he hath given you.

23:14 En ego hodie ingredior viam universæ terræ, et toto animo cognoscetis quod de omnibus verbis, quæ se Dominus præstiturum vobis esse pollicitus est, unum non præterierit incassum.

23:14 Behold this day I am going into the way of all the earth, and you shall know with all your mind that of all the words which the Lord promised to perform for you, not one hath failed,

23:15 Sicut ergo implevit opere quod promisit, et prospera cuncta venerunt : sic adducet super vos quidquid malorum comminatus est, donec vos auferat atque disperdat de terra hac optima, quam tradidit vobis,

23:15 Therefore as he hath fulfilled in deed, what he promised, and all things prosperous have come: so will he bring upon you all the evils he hath threatened, till he take you away and destroy you from off this excellent land, which he hath given you,

23:16 eo quod præterieritis pactum Domini Dei vestri, quod pepigit vobiscum, et servieritis diis alienis, et adoraveritis eos : cito atque velociter consurget in vos furor Domini, et auferemini ab hac terra optima, quam tradidit vobis.

23:16 When you shall have transgressed the covenant of the Lord your God, which he hath made with you, and shall have served strange gods, and adored them: then shall the indignation of the Lord rise up quickly and speedily against you, and you shall be taken away from this excellent land, which he hath delivered to you.

Chapter 24

24:1 Congregavitque Josue omnes tribus Israël in Sichem, et vocavit majores natu, ac principes, et judices, et magistros : steteruntque in conspectu Domini,

24:1 And Joshua gathered together all the tribes of Israel in Sichem, and called for the ancients, and the princes and the judges, and the masters: and they stood in the sight of the Lord:

24:2 et ad populum sic locutus est : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus Israël : Trans fluvium habitaverunt patres vestri ab initio, Thare pater Abraham et Nachor : servieruntque diis alienis.

24:2 And he spoke thus to the people: Thus saith the Lord the God of Israel: Your fathers dwelt of old on the other side of the river, Thare the father of Abraham, and Nachor: and they served strange gods.

24:3 Tuli ergo patrem vestrum Abraham de Mesopotamiæ finibus, et adduxi eum in terram Chanaan, multiplicavique semen ejus,

24:3 And I took your father Abraham from the borders of Mesopotamia: and brought him into the land of Chanaan: and I multiplied his seed,

24:4 et dedi ei Isaac : illique rursum dedi Jacob et Esau. E quibus, Esau dedi montem Seir ad possidendum : Jacob vero et filii ejus descenderunt in Ægyptum.

24:4 And gave him Isaac: and to him again I gave Jacob and Esau. And I gave to Esau mount Seir for his possession: but Jacob and his children went down into Egypt.

24:5 Misique Moysen et Aaron, et percussi Ægyptum multis signis atque portentis.

24:5 And I sent Moses and Aaron, and I struck Egypt with many signs and wonders.

24:6 Eduxique vos et patres vestros de Ægypto, et venistis ad mare : persecutique sunt Ægyptii patres vestros cum curribus et equitatu, usque ad mare Rubrum.

24:6 And I brought you and your fathers out of Egypt, and you came to the sea: and the Egyptians pursued your fathers with chariots and horsemen, as far as the Red Sea.

24:7 Clamaverunt autem ad Dominum filii Israël : qui posuit tenebras inter vos et Ægyptios, et adduxit super eos mare, et operuit eos. Viderunt oculi vestri cuncta quæ in Ægypto fecerim, et habitastis in solitudine multo tempore :

24:7 And the children of Israel cried to the Lord: and he put darkness between you and the Egyptians, and brought the sea upon them, and covered them. Your eyes saw all that I did in Egypt, and you dwelt in the wilderness a long time.

24:8 et introduxi vos in terram Amorrhæi, qui habitabat trans Jordanem. Cumque pugnarent contra vos, tradidi eos in manus vestras, et possedistis terram eorum, atque interfecistis eos.

24:8 And I brought you into the land of the Amorrhite, who dwelt beyond the Jordan. And when they fought against you, I delivered them into your hands, and you possessed their land, and slew them.

24:9 Surrexit autem Balac filius Sephor rex Moab, et pugnavit contra Israëlem. Misitque et vocavit Balaam filium Beor, ut malediceret vobis :

24:9 And Balac son of Sephor king of Moab arose and fought against Israel. And he sent and called for Balaam son of Beor, to curse you:

24:10 et ego nolui audire eum, sed e contrario per illum benedixi vobis, et liberavi vos de manu ejus.

24:10 And I would not hear him, but on the contrary I blessed you by him, and I delivered you out of his hand.

24:11 Transistisque Jordanem, et venistis ad Jericho. Pugnaveruntque contra vos viri civitatis ejus, Amorrhæus et Pherezæus, et Chananæus, et Hethæus, et Gergezæus, et Hevæus, et Jebusæus : et tradidi illos in manus vestras.

24:11 And you passed over the Jordan, and you came to Jericho. And the men of that city fought against you, the Amorrhite, and the Pherezite, and the Chanaanite, and the Hethite, and the Gergesite, and the Hevite, and the Jebusite: and I delivered them into your hands.

24:12 Misique ante vos crabrones : et ejeci eos de locis suis, duos reges Amorrhæorum, non in gladio nec in arcu tuo.

24:12 And I sent before you and I drove them out from their places, the two kings of the Amorrhites, not with thy sword nor with thy bow,

24:13 Dedique vobis terram, in qua non laborastis, et urbes quas non ædificastis, ut habitaretis in eis : vineas, et oliveta, quæ non plantastis.

24:13 And I gave you a land, in which you had not laboured, and cities to dwell in which you built not, vineyards and oliveyards, which you planted not.

24:14 Nunc ergo timete Dominum, et servite ei perfecto corde atque verissimo : et auferte deos quibus servierunt patres vestri in Mesopotamia et in Ægypto, ac servite Domino.

24:14 Now therefore fear the Lord, and serve him with a perfect and most sincere heart: and put away the gods which your fathers served in Mesopotamia and in Egypt, and serve the Lord.

24:15 Sin autem malum vobis videtur ut Domino serviatis, optio vobis datur : eligite hodie quod placet, cui servire potissimum debeatis : utrum diis, quibus servierunt patres vestri in Mesopotamia, an diis Amorrhæorum, in quorum terra habitatis : ego autem et domus mea serviemus Domino.

24:15 But if it seem evil to you to serve the Lord, you have your choice: choose this day that which pleaseth you, whom you would rather serve, whether the gods which your fathers served in Mesopotamia, or the gods of the Amorrhites, in whose land you dwell: but as for me and my house we will serve thee Lord,

24:16 Responditque populus, et ait : Absit a nobis ut relinquamus Dominum, et serviamus diis alienis.

24:16 And the people answered, and said, God forbid we should leave the Lord, and serve strange gods.

24:17 Dominus Deus noster, ipse eduxit nos et patres nostros de terra Ægypti, de domo servitutis : fecitque videntibus nobis signa ingentia, et custodivit nos in omni via per quam ambulavimus, et in cunctis populis per quos transivimus.

24:17 The Lord our God he brought us and our fathers out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage: and did very great signs in our sight, and preserved us in all the way by which we journeyed, and among all the people through whom we passed.

24:18 Et ejecit universas gentes, Amorrhæum habitatorem terræ quam nos intravimus. Serviemus igitur Domino, quia ipse est Deus noster.

24:18 And he hath cast out all the nations, the Amorrhite the inhabitant of the land into which we are come. Therefore we will serve the Lord, for he is our God.

24:19 Dixitque Josue ad populum : Non poteritis servire Domino : Deus enim sanctus et fortis æmulator est, nec ignoscet sceleribus vestris atque peccatis.

24:19 And Joshua said to the people: You will not be able to serve the Lord: for he is a holy God, and mighty and jealous, and will not forgive your wickedness and sins.

24:20 Si dimiseritis Dominum, et servieritis diis alienis, convertet se, et affliget vos atque subvertet, postquam vobis præstiterit bona.

24:20 If you leave the Lord, and serve strange gods, he will turn, and will afflict you, and will destroy you after all the good he hath done you.

24:21 Dixitque populus ad Josue : Nequaquam ita ut loqueris erit, sed Domino serviemus.

24:21 And the people said to Joshua: No, it shall not be so as thou sayest, but we will serve the Lord.

24:22 Et Josue ad populum : Testes, inquit, vos estis, quia ipsi elegeritis vobis Dominum ut serviatis ei. Responderuntque : Testes.

24:22 And Joshua said to the people, You are witnesses, that you yourselves have chosen you the Lord to serve him. And they answered: We are witnesses.

24:23 Nunc ergo, ait, auferte deos alienos de medio vestri, et inclinate corda vestra ad Dominum Deum Israël.

24:23 Now therefore, said he, put away strange gods from among you, and incline your hearts to the Lord the God of Israel.

24:24 Dixitque populus ad Josue : Domino Deo nostro serviemus, et obedientes erimus præceptis ejus.

24:24 And the people said to Joshua: We will serve the Lord our God, and we will be obedient to his commandments.

24:25 Percussit ergo Josue in die illo fœdus, et proposuit populo præcepta atque judicia in Sichem.

24:25 Joshua therefore on that day made a covenant, and set before the people commandments and judgments in Sichem.

24:26 Scripsit quoque omnia verba hæc in volumine legis Domini : et tulit lapidem pergrandem, posuitque eum subter quercum, quæ erat in sanctuario Domini :

24:26 And he wrote all these things in the volume of the law of the Lord: and he took a great stone, and set it under the oak that was in the sanctuary of the Lord.

24:27 et dixit ad omnem populum : En lapis iste erit vobis in testimonium, quod audierit omnia verba Domini, quæ locutus est vobis : ne forte postea negare velitis, et mentiri Domino Deo vestro.

24:27 And he said to all the people: Behold this stone shall be a testimony unto you, that it hath heard all the words of the Lord, which he hath spoken to you: lest perhaps hereafter you will deny it, and lie to the Lord your God.

24:28 Dimisitque populum, singulos in possessionem suam.

24:28 And he sent the people away every one to their own possession,

24:29 Et post hæc mortuus est Josue filius Nun servus Domini, centum et decem annorum :

24:29 And after these things Joshua the son of Nun the servant of the Lord died, being a hundred and ten years old:

24:30 sepelieruntque eum in finibus possessionis suæ in Thamnathsare, quæ est sita in monte Ephraim, a septentrionali parte montis Gaas.

24:30 And they buried him in the border of his possession in Thamnathsare, which is situate in mount Ephraim, on the north side of mount Gaas.

24:31 Servivitque Israël Domino cunctis diebus Josue et seniorum, qui longo vixerunt tempore post Josue, et qui noverunt omnia opera Domini quæ fecerat in Israël.

24:31 And Israel served the Lord all the days of Joshua, and of the ancients that lived a long time after Joshua, and that had known all the works of the Lord which he had done in Israel.

24:32 Ossa quoque Joseph, quæ tulerant filii Israël de Ægypto, sepelierunt in Sichem, in parte agri quem emerat Jacob a filiis Hemor patris Sichem, centum novellis ovibus, et fuit in possessionem filiorum Joseph.

24:32 And the bones of Joseph which the children of Israel had taken out of Egypt, they buried in Sichem, in that part of the field which Jacob had bought of the sons of Hemor the father of Sichem, for a hundred young ewes, and it was in the possession of the sons of Joseph.

24:33 Eleazar quoque filius Aaron mortuus est : et sepelierunt eum in Gabaath Phinees filii ejus, quæ data est ei in monte Ephraim.

24:33 Eleazar also the son of Aaron died: and they buried him in Gabaath that belongeth to Phinees his son, which was given him in mount Ephraim.

Judges

Chapter 1

1:1 Post mortem Josue, consuluerunt filii Israël Dominum, dicentes : Quis ascendet ante nos contra Chananæum, et erit dux belli ?

1:1 After the death of Joshua, the children of Israel consulted the Lord, saying: Who shall go up before us against the Chanaanite, and shall be the leader of the war?

1:2 Dixitque Dominus : Judas ascendet : ecce tradidi terram in manus ejus.

1:2 And the Lord said: Juda shall go up: behold I have delivered the land into his hands.

1:3 Et ait Judas Simeoni fratri suo : Ascende mecum in sortem meam, et pugna contra Chananæum, ut et ego pergam tecum in sortem tuam. Et abiit cum eo Simeon.

1:3 And Juda said to Simeon, his brother: Come up with me into my lot, and fight against the Chanaanite, that I also may go along with thee into thy lot. And Simeon went with him.

1:4 Ascenditque Judas, et tradidit Dominus Chananæum ac Pherezæum in manus eorum : et percusserunt in Bezec decem millia virorum.

1:4 And Juda went up, and the Lord delivered the Chanaanite, and the Pherezite into their hands: and they slew of them in Bezec ten thousand men.

1:5 Inveneruntque Adonibezec in Bezec, et pugnaverunt contra eum, ac percusserunt Chananæum et Pherezæum.

1:5 And they found Adonibezec in Bezec, and fought against him, and they defeated the Chanaanite, and the Pherezite.

1:6 Fugit autem Adonibezec : quem persecuti comprehenderunt, cæsis summitatibus manuum ejus ac pedum.

1:6 And Adonibezec fled: and they pursued after him and took him, and cut off his fingers and toes.

1:7 Dixitque Adonibezec : Septuaginta reges amputatis manuum ac pedum summitatibus colligebant sub mensa mea ciborum reliquias : sicut feci, ita reddidit mihi Deus. Adduxeruntque eum in Jerusalem, et ibi mortuus est.

1:7 And Adonibezec said: Seventy kings, having their fingers and toes cut off, gathered up the leavings of the meat under my table: as I have done, so hath God requited me. And they brought him to Jerusalem, and he died there.

1:8 Oppugnantes ergo filii Juda Jerusalem, ceperunt eam, et percusserunt in ore gladii, tradentes cunctam incendio civitatem.

1:8 And the children of Juda besieging Jerusalem, took it, and put it to the sword, and set the whole city on fire.

1:9 Et postea descendentes pugnaverunt contra Chananæum, qui habitabat in montanis, et ad meridiem, et in campestribus.

1:9 And afterwards they went down and fought against the Chanaanite, who dwelt in the mountains, and in the south, and in the plains.

1:10 Pergensque Judas contra Chananæum, qui habitabat in Hebron (cujus nomen fuit antiquitus Cariath Arbe), percussit Sesai, et Ahiman, et Tholmai :

1:10 And Juda going forward against the Chanaanite, that dwelt in Hebron, (the name whereof was in former times Cariath-Arbe) slew Sesai, and Ahiman, and Tholmai:

1:11 atque inde profectus abiit ad habitatores Dabir, cujus nomen vetus erat Cariath Sepher, id est, civitas litterarum.

1:11 And departing from thence, he went to the inhabitants of Dabir, the ancient name of which was Cariath-Sepher, that is, the city of letters.

1:12 Dixitque Caleb : Qui percusserit Cariath Sepher, et vastaverit eam, dabo ei Axam filiam meam uxorem.

1:12 And Caleb said: He that shall take Cariath-Sepher, and lay it waste, to him will I give my daughter Axa to wife.

1:13 Cumque cepisset eam Othoniel filius Cenez frater Caleb minor, dedit ei Axam filiam suam conjugem.

1:13 And Othoniel, the son of Cenez, the younger brother of Caleb, having taken it, he gave him Axa his daughter to wife.

1:14 Quam pergentem in itinere monuit vir suus ut peteret a patre suo agrum. Quæ cum suspirasset sedens in asino, dixit ei Caleb : Quid habes ?

1:14 And as she was going on her way, her husband admonished her to ask a field of her father. And as she sighed sitting on her ass, Caleb said to her: What aileth thee?

1:15 At illa respondit : Da mihi benedictionem, quia terram arentem dedisti mihi : da et irriguam aquis. Dedit ergo ei Caleb irriguum superius, et irriguum inferius.

1:15 But she answered: Give me a blessing, for thou hast given me a dry land: give me also a watery land So Caleb gave her the upper and the nether watery ground.

1:16 Filii autem Cinæi cognati Moysi ascenderunt de civitate palmarum cum filiis Juda, in desertum sortis ejus, quod est ad meridiem Arad, et habitaverunt cum eo.

1:16 And the children of the Cinite, the kinsman of Moses, went up from the city of palms, with the children of Juda, into the wilderness of his lot, which is at the south side of Arad, and they dwelt with him.

1:17 Abiit autem Judas cum Simeone fratre suo, et percusserunt simul Chananæum qui habitabat in Sephaath, et interfecerunt eum. Vocatumque est nomen urbis, Horma, id est, anathema.

1:17 And Juda went with Simeon, his brother, and they together defeated the Chanaanites that dwelt in Sephaath, and slew them. And the name of the city was called Horma, that is, Anathema.

1:18 Cepitque Judas Gazam cum finibus suis, et Ascalonem, atque Accaron cum terminis suis.

1:18 And Juda took Gaza, with its confines, and Ascalon, and Accaron, with their confines.

1:19 Fuitque Dominus cum Juda, et montana possedit : nec potuit delere habitatores vallis, quia falcatis curribus abundabant.

1:19 And the Lord was with Juda, and he possessed the hill country: but was not able to destroy the inhabitants of the valley, because they had many chariots armed with scythes.

1:20 Dederuntque Caleb Hebron, sicut dixerat Moyses, qui delevit ex ea tres filios Enac.

1:20 And they gave Hebron to Caleb, as Moses had said, who destroyed out of it the three sons of Enac.

1:21 Jebusæum autem habitatorem Jerusalem non deleverunt filii Benjamin : habitavitque Jebusæus cum filiis Benjamin in Jerusalem, usque in præsentem diem.

1:21 But the sons of Benjamin did not destroy the Jebusites that inhabited Jerusalem: and the Jebusite hath dwelt with the sons of Benjamin in Jerusalem until this present day.

1:22 Domus quoque Joseph ascendit in Bethel, fuitque Dominus cum eis.

1:22 The house of Joseph also went up against Bethel, and the Lord was with them.

1:23 Nam cum obsiderent urbem, quæ prius Luza vocabatur,

1:23 For when they were besieging the city, which before was called Luza,

1:24 viderunt hominem egredientem de civitate, dixeruntque ad eum : Ostende nobis introitum civitatis, et faciemus tecum misericordiam.

1:24 They saw a man coming out of the city, and they said to him: Shew us the entrance into the city, and we will shew thee mercy.

1:25 Qui cum ostendisset eis, percusserunt urbem in ore gladii : hominem autem illum, et omnem cognationem ejus, dimiserunt.

1:25 And when he had shewed them, they smote the city with the edge of the sword: but that man, and all his kindred, they let go:

1:26 Qui dimissus, abiit in terram Hetthim, et ædificavit ibi civitatem, vocavitque eam Luzam : quæ ita appellatur usque in præsentem diem.

1:26 Who being sent away, went into the land of Hetthim, and built there a city, and called it Luza: which is so called until this day.

1:27 Manasses quoque non delevit Bethsan, et Thanac cum viculis suis, et habitatores Dor, et Jeblaam, et Mageddo cum viculis suis, cœpitque Chananæus habitare cum eis.

1:27 Manasses also did not destroy Bethsan, and Thanac, with their villages; nor the inhabitants of Dor, and Jeblaam, and Mageddo, with their villages. And the Chanaanite began to dwell with them.

1:28 Postquam autem confortatus est Israël, fecit eos tributarios, et delere noluit.

1:28 But after Israel was grown strong, he made them tributaries, and would not destroy them.

1:29 Ephraim etiam non interfecit Chananæum, qui habitabat in Gazer, sed habitavit cum eo.

1:29 Ephraim also did not slay the Chanaanite that dwelt in Gazer, bnt dwelt with him.

1:30 Zabulon non delevit habitatores Cetron, et Naalol : sed habitavit Chananæus in medio ejus, factusque est ei tributarius.

1:30 Zabulon destroyed not the inhabitants of Cetron, and Naalol: but the Chanaanite dwelt among them, and became their tributary.

1:31 Aser quoque non delevit habitatores Accho, et Sidonis, Ahalab, et Achazib, et Helba, et Aphec, et Rohob :

1:31 Aser also destroyed not the inhabitants of Accho, and of Sidon, of Ahalab, and of Achazib, and of Helba, and of Aphec, and of Rohob:

1:32 habitavitque in medio Chananæi habitatoris illius terræ, nec interfecit eum.

1:32 And he dwelt in the midst of the Chanaanites, the inhabitants of that land, and did not slay them.

1:33 Nephthali quoque non delevit habitatores Bethsames, et Bethanath : et habitavit inter Chananæum habitatorem terræ, fueruntque ei Bethsamitæ et Bethanitæ tributarii.

1:33 Nephthali also destroyed not the inhabitants of Bethsames, and of Bethanath: and he dwelt in the midst of the Chanaanites, the inhabitants of the land, and the Bethsamites and Bethanites were tributaries to him.

1:34 Arctavitque Amorrhæus filios Dan in monte, nec dedit eis locum ut ad planiora descenderent :

1:34 And the Amorrhite straitened the children of Dan in the mountain, and gave them not a place to go down to the plain:

1:35 habitavitque in monte Hares, quod interpretatur testaceo, in Ajalon et Salebim. Et aggravata est manus domus Joseph, factusque est ei tributarius.

1:35 And he dwelt in the mountain Hares, that is, of potsherds, in Aialon and Salebim. And the hand of the house of Joseph was heavy upon him, and he became tributary to him.

1:36 Fuit autem terminus Amorrhæi ab ascensu Scorpionis, petra, et superiora loca.

1:36 And the border of the Amorrhite was from the ascent of the scorpion, the rock, and the higher places.

Chapter 2

2:1 Ascenditque angelus Domini de Galgalis ad Locum flentium, et ait : Eduxi vos de Ægypto, et introduxi in terram, pro qua juravi patribus vestris : et pollicitus sum ut non facerem irritum pactum meum vobiscum in sempiternum,

2:1 And an angel of the Lord went up from Galgal to the place of weepers, and said: I made you go out of Egypt, and have brought you into the land for which I swore to your fathers: and I promised that I would not make void my covenant with you for ever:

2:2 ita dumtaxat ut non feriretis fœdus cum habitatoribus terræ hujus, sed aras eorum subverteretis : et noluistis audire vocem meam : cur hoc fecistis ?

2:2 On condition that you should not make a league with the inhabitants of this land, but should throw down their altars: and you would not hear my voice: why have you done this?

2:3 Quam ob rem nolui delere eos a facie vestra : ut habeatis hostes, et dii eorum sint vobis in ruinam.

2:3 Wherefore I would not destroy them from before your face; that you may have enemies, and their gods may be your ruin.

2:4 Cumque loqueretur angelus Domini hæc verba ad omnes filios Israël, elevaverunt ipsi vocem suam, et fleverunt.

2:4 And when the angel of the Lord spoke these words to all the children of Israel: they lifted up their voice, and wept.

2:5 Et vocatum est nomen loci illius, Locus flentium, sive lacrimarum : immolaveruntque ibi hostias Domini.

2:5 And the name of that place was called, The place of weepers, or of tears: and there they offered sacrifices to the Lord.

2:6 Dimisit ergo Josue populum, et abierunt filii Israël unusquisque in possessionem suam, ut obtinerent eam :

2:6 And Josue sent away the people, and the children of Israel went every one to his own possession to hold it:

2:7 servieruntque Domino cunctis diebus ejus, et seniorum, qui longo post eum vixerunt tempore, et noverant omnia opera Domini quæ fecerat cum Israël.

2:7 And they served the Lord all his days, and the days of the ancients, that lived a long time after him, and who knew all the works of the Lord, which he had done for Israel.

2:8 Mortuus est autem Josue filius Nun, famulus Domini, centum et decem annorum,

2:8 And Josue, the son of Nun, the servant of the Lord, died, being a hundred and ten years old;

2:9 et sepelierunt eum in finibus possessionis suæ in Thamnathsare in monte Ephraim, a septentrionali plaga montis Gaas.

2:9 And they buried him in the borders of his possession in Thamnathsare, in Mount Ephraim, on the north side of Mount Gaas.

2:10 Omnisque illa generatio congregata est ad patres suos : et surrexerunt alii, qui non noverant Dominum, et opera quæ fecerat cum Israël.

2:10 And all that generation was gathered to their fathers: and there arose others that knew not the Lord and the works which he had done for Israel.

2:11 Feceruntque filii Israël malum in conspectu Domini, et servierunt Baalim.

2:11 And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the Lord, and they served Baalim

2:12 Ac dimiserunt Dominum Deum patrum suorum, qui eduxerat eos de terra Ægypti, et secuti sunt deos alienos, deosque populorum, qui habitabant in circuitu eorum, et adoraverunt eos : et ad iracundiam concitaverunt Dominum,

2:12 And they left the Lord, the God of their fathers, who had brought them out of the land of Egypt: and they followed strange gods, and the gods of the people that dwelt round about them, and they adored them: and they provoked the Lord to anger,

2:13 dimittentes eum, et servientes Baal et Astaroth.

2:13 Forsaking him, and serving Baal and Astaroth

2:14 Iratusque Dominus contra Israël, tradidit eos in manus diripientium : qui ceperunt eos, et vendiderunt hostibus qui habitabant per gyrum : nec potuerunt resistere adversariis suis,

2:14 And the Lord being angry against Israel, delivered them into the hands of plunderers: who took them and sold them to their enemies, that dwelt round about: neither could they stand against their enemies:

2:15 sed quocumque pergere voluissent, manus Domini super eos erat, sicut locutus est, et juravit eis, et vehementer afflicti sunt.

2:15 But whithersoever they meant to go, the hand of the Lord was upon them, as he had said, and as he had sworn to them: and they were greatly distressed.

2:16 Suscitavitque Dominus judices, qui liberarent eos de vastantium manibus : sed nec eos audire voluerunt,

2:16 And the Lord raised up judges, to deliver them from the hands of those that oppressed them: but they would not hearken to them,

2:17 fornicantes cum diis alienis, et adorantes eos. Cito deseruerunt viam, per quam ingressi fuerant patres eorum : et audientes mandata Domini, omnia fecere contraria.

2:17 Committing fornication with strange gods, and adoring them. They quickly forsook the way, in which their fathers had walked: and hearing the commandments of the Lord, they did all things contrary.

2:18 Cumque Dominus judices suscitaret, in diebus eorum flectebatur misericordia, et audiebat afflictorum gemitus, et liberabat eos de cæde vastantium.

2:18 And when the Lord raised them up judges, in their days, he was moved to mercy, and heard the groanings of the afflicted, and delivered them from the slaughter of the oppressors.

2:19 Postquam autem mortuus esset judex, revertebantur, et multo faciebant pejora quam fecerant patres eorum, sequentes deos alienos, servientes eis, et adorantes illos. Non dimiserunt adinventiones suas, et viam durissimam per quam ambulare consueverunt.

2:19 But after the judge was dead, they returned, and did much worse things than their fathers had done, following strange gods, serving them, and adoring them. They left not their own inventions, and the stubborn way, by which they were accustomed to walk.

2:20 Iratusque est furor Domini in Israël, et ait : Quia irritum fecit gens ista pactum meum, quod pepigeram cum patribus eorum, et vocem meam audire contempsit :

2:20 And the wrath of the Lord was kindled against Israel, and he said: Behold this nation hath made void my covenant, which I had made with their fathers, and hath despised to hearken to my voice:

2:21 et ego non delebo gentes, quas dimisit Josue, et mortuus est :

2:21 I also will not destroy the nations which Josue left when he died:

2:22 ut in ipsis experiar Israël, utrum custodiant viam Domini, et ambulent in ea, sicut custodierunt patres eorum, an non.

2:22 That through them I may try Israel, whether they will keep the way of the Lord, and walk in it, as their fathers kept it, or not.

2:23 Dimisit ergo Dominus omnes nationes has, et cito subvertere noluit, nec tradidit in manus Josue.

2:23 The Lord therefore left all these nations, and would not quickly destroy them, neither did he deliver them into the hands of Josue.

Chapter 3

3:1 Hæ sunt gentes quas Dominus dereliquit, ut erudiret in eis Israëlem, et omnes qui non noverant bella Chananæorum :

3:1 These are the nations which the Lord left, that by them he might instruct Israel, and all that had not known the wars of the Chanaanites:

3:2 ut postea discerent filii eorum certare cum hostibus, et habere consuetudinem præliandi :

3:2 That afterwards their children might learn to fight with their enemies, and to be trained up to war:

3:3 quinque satrapas Philisthinorum, omnemque Chananæum, et Sidonium, atque Hevæum, qui habitabat in monte Libano, de monte Baal Hermon usque ad introitum Emath.

3:3 The five princes of the Philistines, and all the Chanaanites, and the Sidonians, and the Hevites that dwelt in Mount Libanus, from Mount Baal Hermon to the entering into Emath.

3:4 Dimisitque eos, ut in ipsis experiretur Israëlem, utrum audiret mandata Domini quæ præceperat patribus eorum per manum Moysi, an non.

3:4 And he left them, that he might try Israel by them, whether they would hear the commandments of the Lord, which he had commanded their fathers, by the hand of Moses, or not.

3:5 Itaque filii Israël habitaverunt in medio Chananæi, et Hethæi, et Amorrhæi, et Pherezæi, et Hevæi, et Jebusæi :

3:5 So the children of Israel dwelt in the midst of the Chanaanite, and the Hethite, and the Amorrhite, and the Pherezite, and the Hevite, and the Jebusite:

3:6 et duxerunt uxores filias eorum, ipsique filias suas filiis eorum tradiderunt, et servierunt diis eorum.

3:6 And they took their daughters to wives, and they gave their own daughters to their sons, and they served their gods.

3:7 Feceruntque malum in conspectu Domini, et obliti sunt Dei sui, servientes Baalim et Astaroth.

3:7 And they did evil in the sight of the Lord, and they forgot their God, and served Baalim and Astaroth.

3:8 Iratusque contra Israël Dominus, tradidit eos in manus Chusan Rasathaim regis Mesopotamiæ, servieruntque ei octo annis.

3:8 And the Lord being angry with Israel, delivered them into the hands of Chusan Rasathaim, king of Mesopotamia, and they served him eight years.

3:9 Et clamaverunt ad Dominum, qui suscitavit eis salvatorem, et liberavit eos, Othoniel videlicet filium Cenez, fratrem Caleb minorem :

3:9 And they cried to the Lord, who raised them up a saviour, and delivered them; to wit, Othoniel, the son of Cenez, the younger brother of Caleb:

3:10 fuitque in eo spiritus Domini, et judicavit Israël. Egressusque est ad pugnam, et tradidit Dominus in manus ejus Chusan Rasathaim regem Syriæ, et oppressit eum.

3:10 And the spirit of the Lord was in him, and he judged Israel. And he went out to fight, and the Lord delivered Chusan Rasathaim, king of Syria, and he overthrew him:

3:11 Quievitque terra quadraginta annis, et mortuus est Othoniel filius Cenez.

3:11 And the land rested forty years, and Othoniel, the son of Cenez, died.

3:12 Addiderunt autem filii Israël facere malum in conspectu Domini : qui confortavit adversum eos Eglon regem Moab, quia fecerunt malum in conspectu ejus.

3:12 And the children of Israel did evil again in the sight of the Lord: who strengthened against them Eglon, king of Moab: because they did evil in his sight.

3:13 Et copulavit ei filios Ammon, et Amalec : abiitque et percussit Israël, atque possedit urbem palmarum.

3:13 And he joined to him the children of Ammon, and Amalec: and he went and overthrew Israel, and possessed the city of palm trees.

3:14 Servieruntque filii Israël Eglon regi Moab decem et octo annis.

3:14 And the children of Israel served Eglon, king of Moab, eighteen years.

3:15 Et postea clamaverunt ad Dominum, qui suscitavit eis salvatorem vocabulo Aod, filium Gera, filii Jemini, qui utraque manu pro dextera utebatur. Miseruntque filii Israël per illum munera Eglon regi Moab.

3:15 And afterwards they cried to the Lord, who raised them up a saviour, called Aod, the son of Cera, the son of Jemini, who used the left hand as well as the right. And the children of Israel sent presents to Eglon, king of Moab, by him.

3:16 Qui fecit sibi gladium ancipitem, habentem in medio capulum longitudinis palmæ manus, et accinctus est eo subter sagum in dextro femore.

3:16 And he made himself a two-edged sword, with a haft in the midst of the length of the palm of the hand, and was girded therewith, under his garment, on the right thigh.

3:17 Obtulitque munera Eglon regi Moab. Erat autem Eglon crassus nimis.

3:17 And he presented the gifts to Eglon, king of Moab Now Eglon was exceeding fat.

3:18 Cumque obtulisset ei munera, prosecutus est socios, qui cum eo venerant.

3:18 And when he had presented the gifts unto him he followed his companions that came along with him.

3:19 Et reversus de Galgalis, ubi erant idola, dixit ad regem : Verbum secretum habeo ad te, o rex. Et ille imperavit silentium : egressisque omnibus qui circa eum erant,

3:19 Then returning from Galgal, where the idols were, he said to the king: I have a secret message to thee, O king. And he commanded silence: and all being gone out that were about him,

3:20 ingressus est Aod ad eum : sedebat autem in æstivo cœnaculo solus : dixitque : Verbum Dei habeo ad te. Qui statim surrexit de throno.

3:20 Aod went in to him: now he was sitting in a summer parlour alone, and he said: I have a word from God to thee. And he forthwith rose up from his throne.

3:21 Extenditque Aod sinistram manum, et tulit sicam de dextro femore suo, infixitque eam in ventre ejus

3:21 And Aod put forth his left hand, and took the dagger from his right thigh, and thrust it into his belly,

3:22 tam valide, ut capulus sequeretur ferrum in vulnere, ac pinguissimo adipe stringeretur. Nec eduxit gladium, sed ita ut percusserat, reliquit in corpore : statimque per secreta naturæ alvi stercora proruperunt.

3:22 With such force that the haft went in after the blade into the wound, and was closed up with the abundance of fat. So that he did not draw out the dagger, but left it in the body as he had struck it in: and forthwith, by the secret parts of nature, the excrements of the belly came out.

3:23 Aod autem clausis diligentissime ostiis cœnaculi, et obfirmatis sera,

3:23 And Aod carefully shutting the doors of the parlour, and locking them,

3:24 per posticum egressus est. Servique regis ingressi viderunt clausas fores cœnaculi, atque dixerunt : Forsitan purgat alvum in æstivo cubiculo.

3:24 Went out by a postern door. And the king's servants going in, saw the doors of the parlour shut, and they said: Perhaps he is easing nature in his summer parlour.

3:25 Expectantesque diu donec erubescerent, et videntes quod nullus aperiret, tulerunt clavem : et aperientes invenerunt dominum suum in terra jacentem mortuum.

3:25 And waiting a long time, till they were ashamed, and seeing that no man opened the door, they took a key: and opening, they found their lord lying dead on the ground.

3:26 Aod autem, dum illi turbarentur, effugit, et pertransiit locum idolorum, unde reversus fuerat. Venitque in Seirath :

3:26 But Aod, while they were in confusion, escaped, and passed by the place of the idols from whence he had returned. And he came to Seirath:

3:27 et statim insonuit buccina in monte Ephraim, descenderuntque cum eo filii Israël, ipso in fronte gradiente.

3:27 And forthwith he sounded the trumpet in Mount Ephraim: and the children of Israel went down with him, he himself going in the front.

3:28 Qui dixit ad eos : Sequimini me : tradidit enim Dominus inimicos nostros Moabitas in manus nostras. Descenderuntque post eum, et occupaverunt vada Jordanis quæ transmittunt in Moab : et non dimiserunt transire quemquam :

3:28 And he said to them: Follow me: for the Lord hath delivered our enemies, the Moabites, into our hands. And they went down after him, and seized upon the fords of the Jordan, which are in the way to Moab: and they suffered no man to pass over:

3:29 sed percusserunt Moabitas in tempore illo, circiter decem millia, omnes robustos et fortes viros. Nullus eorum evadere potuit.

3:29 But they slew of the Moabites at that time, about ten thousand, all strong and valiant men: none of them could escape.

3:30 Humiliatusque est Moab in die illo sub manu Israël : et quievit terra octoginta annis.

3:30 And Moab was humbled that day under the hand of Israel: and the land rested eighty years.

3:31 Post hunc fuit Samgar filius Anath, qui percussit de Philisthiim sexcentos viros vomere : et ipse quoque defendit Israël.

3:31 After him was Samgar, the son of Anath, who slew of the Philistines six hundred men with a ploughshare: and he also defended Israel.

Chapter 4

4:1 Addideruntque filii Israël facere malum in conspectu Domini post mortem Aod,

4:1 And the children of Israel again did evil in the sight of the Lord after the death of Aod:

4:2 et tradidit illos Dominus in manus Jabin regis Chanaan, qui regnavit in Asor : habuitque ducem exercitus sui nomine Sisaram, ipse autem habitabat in Haroseth gentium.

4:2 And the Lord delivered them up into the hands of Jabin, king of Chanaan, who reigned in Asor: and he had a general of his army named Sisara, and he dwelt in Haroseth of the Gentiles.

4:3 Clamaveruntque filii Israël ad Dominum : nongentos enim habebat falcatos currus, et per viginti annos vehementer oppresserat eos.

4:3 And the children of Israel cried to the Lord: for he had nine hundred chariots set with scythes and for twenty years had grievously oppressed them.

4:4 Erat autem Debbora prophetis uxor Lapidoth, quæ judicabat populum in illo tempore.

4:4 And there was at that time Debbora, a prophetess, the wife of Lapidoth, who judged the people.

4:5 Et sedebat sub palma, quæ nomine illius vocabatur, inter Rama et Bethel in monte Ephraim : ascendebantque ad eam filii Israël in omne judicium.

4:5 And she sat under a palm tree, which was called by her name, between Rama and Bethel, in Mount Ephraim: and the children of Israel came up to her for all judgment.

4:6 Quæ misit et vocavit Barac filium Abinoëm de Cedes Nephthali : dixitque ad eum : Præcepit tibi Dominus Deus Israël : Vade, et duc exercitum in montem Thabor, tollesque tecum decem millia pugnatorum de filiis Nephthali, et de filiis Zabulon :

4:6 And she sent and called Barac, the Son of Abinoem, out of Cedes, in Nephthali: and she said to him: The Lord God of Israel hath commanded thee: Go, and lead an army to Mount Thabor, and thou shalt take with thee ten thousand fighting men of the children of Nephthali, and of the children of Zabulon:

4:7 ego autem adducam ad te in loco torrentis Cison, Sisaram principem exercitus Jabin, et currus ejus, atque omnem multitudinem, et tradam eos in manu tua.

4:7 And I will bring unto thee in the place of the torrent Cison, Sisara, the general of Jabin's army, and his chariots, and all his multitude, and will deliver them into thy hand.

4:8 Dixitque ad eam Barac : Si venis mecum, vadam : si nolueris venire mecum, non pergam.

4:8 And Barac said to her: If thou wilt come with me, I will go: if thou wilt not come with me, I will not go.

4:9 Quæ dixit ad eum : Ibo quidem tecum, sed in hac vice victoria non reputabitur tibi, quia in manu mulieris tradetur Sisara. Surrexit itaque Debbora, et perrexit cum Barac in Cedes.

4:9 She said to him: I will go, indeed, with thee, but at this time the victory shall not be attributed to thee, because Sisara shall be delivered into the hand of a woman. Debbora therefore arose, and went with Barac to Cedes.

4:10 Qui, accitis Zabulon et Nephthali, ascendit cum decem millibus pugnatorum, habens Debboram in comitatu suo.

4:10 And he called unto him Zabulon and Nephthali, and went up with ten thousand fighting men, having Debbora in his company.

4:11 Haber autem Cinæus recesserat quondam a ceteris Cinæis fratribus suis, filiis Hobab cognati Moysi : et tetenderat tabernacula usque ad vallem, quæ vocatur Sennim, et erat juxta Cedes.

4:11 Now Haber, the Cinite, had some time before departed from the rest of the Cinites, his brethren, the sons of Hobab, the kinsman of Moses: and had pitched his tents unto the valley, which is called Sennim, and was near Cedes.

4:12 Nuntiatumque est Sisaræ quod ascendisset Barac filius Abinoëm in montem Thabor :

4:12 And it was told Sisara, that Barac, the son of Abinoem, was gone up to Mount Thabor:

4:13 et congregavit nongentos falcatos currus, et omnem exercitum de Haroseth gentium ad torrentem Cison.

4:13 And he gathered together his nine hundred chariots armed with scythes, and all his army, from Haroseth of the Gentiles, to the torrent Cison.

4:14 Dixitque Debbora ad Barac : Surge, hæc est enim dies, in qua tradidit Dominus Sisaram in manus tuas : en ipse ductor est tuus. Descendit itaque Barac de monte Thabor, et decem millia pugnatorum cum eo.

4:14 And Debbora said to Barac: Arise, for this is the day wherein the Lord hath delivered Sisara into thy hands: behold, he is thy leader. And Barac went down from Mount Thabor, and ten thousand fighting men with him.

4:15 Perterruitque Dominus Sisaram, et omnes currus ejus, universamque multitudinem in ore gladii ad conspectum Barac : in tantum, ut Sisara de curru desiliens, pedibus fugeret,

4:15 And the Lord struck a terror into Sisara, and all his chariots, and all his multitude, with the edge of the sword, at the sight of Barac; insomuch, that Sisara leaping down from off his chariot, fled away on foot,

4:16 et Barac persequeretur fugientes currus, et exercitum usque ad Haroseth gentium, et omnis hostium multitudo usque ad internecionem caderet.

4:16 And Barac pursued after the fleeing chariots, and the army, unto Haroseth of the Gentiles; and all the multitude of the enemies was utterly destroyed.

4:17 Sisara autem fugiens pervenit ad tentorium Jahel uxoris Haber Cinæi. Erat enim pax inter Jabin regem Asor, et domum Haber Cinæi.

4:17 But Sisara fleeing, came to the tent of Jahel, the wife of Haber, the Cinite, for there was peace between Jabin, the king of Asor, and the house of Haber, the Cinite.

4:18 Egressa igitur Jahel in occursum Sisaræ, dixit ad eum : Intra ad me, domine mi : intra, ne timeas. Qui ingressus tabernaculum ejus, et opertus ab ea pallio,

4:18 And Jahel went forth to meet Sisara, and said to him: Come in to me, my lord; come in, fear not. He went into her tent, and being covered by her with a cloak,

4:19 dixit ad eam : Da mihi, obsecro, paululum aquæ, quia sitio valde. Quæ aperuit utrem lactis, et dedit ei bibere, et operuit illum.

4:19 Said to her: Give me, I beseech thee, a little water, for I am very thirsty. She opened a bottle of milk, and gave him to drink, and covered him.

4:20 Dixitque Sisara ad eam : Sta ante ostium tabernaculi : et cum venerit aliquis interrogans te, et dicens : Numquid hic est aliquis ? respondebis : Nullus est.

4:20 And Sisara said to her: Stand before the door of the tent, and when any shall come and inquire of thee, saying: Is there any man here? thou shalt say: There is none.

4:21 Tulit itaque Jahel uxor Haber clavum tabernaculi, assumens pariter et malleum : et ingressa abscondite et cum silentio, posuit supra tempus capitis ejus clavum, percussumque malleo defixit in cerebrum usque ad terram : qui soporem morti consocians defecit, et mortuus est.

4:21 So Jahel, Haber's wife, took a nail of the tent, and taking also a hammer: and going in softly, and with silence, she put the nail upon the temples of his head, and striking it with the hammer, drove it through his brain fast into the ground: and so passing from deep sleep to death, he fainted away and died.

4:22 Et ecce Barac sequens Sisaram veniebat : egressaque Jahel in occursum ejus, dixit ei : Veni, et ostendam tibi virum quem quæris. Qui cum intrasset ad eam, vidit Sisaram jacentem mortuum, et clavum infixum in tempore ejus.

4:22 And behold, Barac came pursuing after Sisara: and Jahel went out to meet him, and said to him: Come, and I will shew thee the man whom thou seekest. And when he came into her tent, he saw Sisara lying dead, and the nail fastened in his temples.

4:23 Humiliavit ergo Deus in die illo Jabin regem Chanaan coram filiis Israël :

4:23 So God that day humbled Jabin, the king of Chanaan, before the children of Israel:

4:24 qui crescebant quotidie, et forti manu opprimebant Jabin regem Chanaan, donec delerent eum.

4:24 Who grew daily stronger, and with a mighty hand overpowered Jabin, king of Chanaan, till they quite destroyed him.

Chapter 5

5:1 Cecineruntque Debbora et Barac filius Abinoëm in illo die, dicentes :

5:1 In that day Debbora and Barac, son of Abinoem, sung, and said:

5:2 Qui sponte obtulistis de Israël animas vestras ad periculum, benedicite Domino.

5:2 O you of Israel, that have willingly offered your lives to danger, bless the Lord.

5:3 Audite, reges ; auribus percipite, principes : ego sum, ego sum, quæ Domino canam, psallam Domino Deo Israël.

5:3 Hear, O ye kings, give ear, O ye princes: It is I, it is I, that will sing to the Lord, I will sing to the Lord, the God of Israel.

5:4 Domine, cum exires de Seir, et transires per regiones Edom, terra mota est, cælique ac nubes distillaverunt aquis.

5:4 O Lord, when thou wentest out of Seir, and passedst by the regions of Edom, the earth trembled, and the heavens and clouds dropped water.

5:5 Montes fluxerunt a facie Domini, et Sinai a facie Domini Dei Israël.

5:5 The mountains melted before the face of the Lord, and Sinai before the face of the Lord the God of Israel.

5:6 In diebus Samgar filii Anath, in diebus Jahel quieverunt semitæ : et qui ingrediebantur per eas, ambulaverunt per calles devios.

5:6 In the days of Samgar, the son of Anath, in the days of Jahel, the paths rested: and they that went by them, walked through bye-ways.

5:7 Cessaverunt fortes in Israël, et quieverunt : donec surgeret Debbora, surgeret mater in Israël.

5:7 The valiant men ceased, and rested in Israel: until Debbora arose, a mother arose in Israel.

5:8 Nova bella elegit Dominus, et portas hostium ipse subvertit : clypeus et hasta si apparuerint in quadraginta millibus Israël.

5:8 The Lord chose new wars, and he himself overthrew the gates of the enemies: a shield and spear was not seen among forty thousand of Israel.

5:9 Cor meum diligit principes Israël : qui propria voluntate obtulistis vos discrimini, benedicite Domino.

5:9 My heart loveth the princes of Israel: O you, that of your own good will offered yourselves to danger, bless the Lord.

5:10 Qui ascenditis super nitentes asinos, et sedetis in judicio, et ambulatis in via, loquimini.

5:10 Speak, you that ride upon fair asses, and you that sit in judgment, and walk in the way.

5:11 Ubi collisi sunt currus, et hostium suffocatus est exercitus, ibi narrentur justitiæ Domini, et clementia in fortes Israël : tunc descendit populus Domini ad portas, et obtinuit principatum.

5:11 Where the chariots were dashed together, and the army of the enemies was choked, there let the justices of the Lord be rehearsed, and his clemency towards the brave men of Israel: then the people of the Lord went down to the gates, and obtained the sovereignty.

5:12 Surge, surge Debbora ; surge, surge, et loquere canticum : surge Barac, et apprehende captivos tuos, fili Abinoëm.

5:12 Arise, arise, O Debbora, arise, arise, and utter a canticle. Arise, Barac, and take hold of thy captives, O son of Abinoem.

5:13 Salvatæ sunt reliquiæ populi : Dominus in fortibus dimicavit.

5:13 The remnants of the people are saved, the Lord hath fought among the valiant ones.

5:14 Ex Ephraim delevit eos in Amalec, et post eum ex Benjamin in populos tuos, o Amalec : de Machir principes descenderunt, et de Zabulon qui exercitum ducerent ad bellandum.

5:14 Out of Ephraim he destroyed them into Amalec, and after him out of Benjamin into thy people, O Amalec: Out of Machir there came down princes, and out of Zabulon they that led the army to fight.

5:15 Duces Issachar fuere cum Debbora, et Barac vestigia sunt secuti, qui quasi in præceps ac barathrum se discrimini dedit : diviso contra se Ruben, magnanimorum reperta est contentio.

5:15 The captains of Issachar were with Debbora, and followed the steps of Barac, who exposed himself to danger, as one going headlong, and into a pit. Ruben being divided against himself, there was found a strife of courageous men.

5:16 Quare habitas inter duos terminos, ut audias sibilos gregum ? diviso contra se Ruben, magnanimorum reperta est contentio.

5:16 Why dwellest thou between two borders, that thou mayst hear the bleatings of the flocks? Ruben being divided against himself, there was found a strife of courageous men.

5:17 Galaad trans Jordanem quiescebat, et Dan vacabat navibus : Aser habitabat in littore maris, et in portubus morabatur.

5:17 Galaad rested beyond the Jordan, and Dan applied himself to ships: Aser dwelt on the sea shore, and abode in the havens.

5:18 Zabulon vero et Nephthali obtulerunt animas suas morti in regione Merome.

5:18 But Zabulon and Nephthali offered their lives to death in the region of Merome.

5:19 Venerunt reges et pugnaverunt : pugnaverunt reges Chanaan in Thanach juxta aquas Mageddo, et tamen nihil tulere prædantes.

5:19 The kings came and fought, the kings of Chanaan fought in Thanac, by the waters of Mageddo and yet they took no spoils.

5:20 De cælo dimicatum est contra eos : stellæ manentes in ordine et cursu suo, adversus Sisaram pugnaverunt.

5:20 There was war made against them from heaven: the stars, remaining in their order and courses, fought against Sisara.

5:21 Torrens Cison traxit cadavera eorum, torrens Cadumim, torrens Cison : conculca, anima mea, robustos.

5:21 The torrent of Cison dragged their carcasses, the torrent of Cadumim, the torrent of Cison: tread thou, my soul, upon the strong ones.

5:22 Ungulæ equorum ceciderunt, fugientibus impetu, et per præceps ruentibus fortissimis hostium.

5:22 The hoofs of the horses were broken whilst the stoutest of the enemies fled amain, and fell headlong down.

5:23 Maledicite terræ Meroz, dixit angelus Domini : maledicite habitatoribus ejus, quia non venerunt ad auxilium Domini, in adjutorium fortissimorum ejus.

5:23 Curse ye the land of Meroz, said the angel of the Lord: curse the inhabitants thereof, because they came not to the help of the Lord, to help his most valiant men.

5:24 Benedicta inter mulieres Jahel uxor Haber Cinæi, et benedicatur in tabernaculo suo.

5:24 Blessed among women be Jahel, the wife of Haber the Cinite, and blessed be she in her tent.

5:25 Aquam petenti lac dedit, et in phiala principum obtulit butyrum.

5:25 He asked her water, and she gave him milk, and offered him butter in a dish fit for princes.

5:26 Sinistram manum misit ad clavum, et dexteram ad fabrorum malleos. Percussitque Sisaram quærens in capite vulneri locum, et tempus valide perforans :

5:26 She put her left hand to the nail, and her right hand to the workman's hammer, and she struck Sisara, seeking in his head a place for the wound, and strongly piercing through his temples.

5:27 inter pedes ejus ruit ; defecit, et mortuus est : volvebatur ante pedes ejus, et jacebat exanimis et miserabilis.

5:27 Between her feet he fell: he fainted, and he died: he rolled before her feet, and there he lay lifeless and wretched.

5:28 Per fenestram respiciens, ululabat mater ejus : et de cœnaculo loquebatur : Cur moratur regredi currus ejus ? quare tardaverunt pedes quadrigarum illius ?

5:28 His mother looked out at a window, and howled: and she spoke from the dining room: Why is his chariot so long in coming back? Why are the feet of his horses so slow?

5:29 Una sapientior ceteris uxoribus ejus, hæc socrui verba respondit :

5:29 One that was wiser than the rest of his wives, returned this answer to her mother in law:

5:30 Forsitan nunc dividit spolia, et pulcherrima feminarum eligitur ei : vestes diversorum colorum Sisaræ traduntur in prædam, et supellex varia ad ornanda colla congeritur.

5:30 Perhaps he is now dividing the spoils, and the fairest of the women is chosen out for him: garments of divers colours are given to Sisara for his prey, and furniture of different kinds is heaped together to adorn necks.

5:31 Sic pereant omnes inimici tui, Domine : qui autem diligunt te, sicut sol in ortu suo splendet, ita rutilent.

5:31 So let all thy enemies perish, O Lord: but let them that love thee shine, as the sun shineth in his rising.

5:32 Quievitque terra per quadraginta annos.

5:32 And the land rested for forty years.

Chapter 6

6:1 Fecerunt autem filii Israël malum in conspectu Domini : qui tradidit illos in manu Madian septem annis,

6:1 And the children of Israel again did evil in the sight of the Lord: and he delivered them into the hand of Madian seven years,

6:2 et oppressi sunt valde ab eis. Feceruntque sibi antra et speluncas in montibus, et munitissima ad repugnandum loca.

6:2 And they were grievously oppressed by them. And they made themselves dens and caves in the mountains, and strong holds to resist.

6:3 Cumque sevisset Israël, ascendebat Madian et Amalec, ceterique orientalium nationum :

6:3 And when Israel had sown, Madian and Amalec, and the rest of the eastern nations, came up:

6:4 et apud eos figentes tentoria, sicut erant in herbis cuncta vastabant usque ad introitum Gazæ : nihilque omnino ad vitam pertinens relinquebant in Israël, non oves, non boves, non asinos.

6:4 And pitching their tents among them, wasted all things as they were in the blade, even to the entrance of Gaza: and they left nothing at all in Israel for sustenance of life, nor sheep, nor oxen, nor asses.

6:5 Ipsi enim et universi greges eorum veniebant cum tabernaculis suis, et instar locustarum universa complebant, innumera multitudo hominum et camelorum, quidquid tetigerant devastantes.

6:5 For they and all their flocks came with their tents, and like locusts filled all places, an innumerable multitude of men, and of camels, wasting whatsoever they touched.

6:6 Humiliatusque est Israël valde in conspectu Madian.

6:6 And Israel was humbled exceedingly in the sight of Madian.

6:7 Et clamavit ad Dominum postulans auxilium contra Madianitas.

6:7 And he cried to the Lord, desiring help against the Madianites.

6:8 Qui misit ad eos virum prophetam, et locutus est : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus Israël : Ego vos feci conscendere de Ægypto, et eduxi vos de domo servitutis,

6:8 And he sent unto them a prophet, and he spoke: Thus saith the Lord, the God of Israel: I made you to come up out of Egypt, and brought you out of the house of bondage,

6:9 et liberavi de manu Ægyptiorum, et omnium inimicorum qui affligebant vos : ejecique eos ad introitum vestrum, et tradidi vobis terram eorum.

6:9 And delivered you out of the hands of the Egyptians, and of all the enemies that afflicted you: and I cast them out at your coming in, and gave you their land.

6:10 Et dixi : Ego Dominus Deus vester : ne timeatis deos Amorrhæorum, in quorum terra habitatis. Et noluistis audire vocem meam.

6:10 And I said: I am the Lord your God, fear not the gods of the Amorrhites, in whose land you dwell. And you would not hear my voice.

6:11 Venit autem angelus Domini, et sedit sub quercu, quæ erat in Ephra, et pertinebat ad Joas patrem familiæ Ezri. Cumque Gedeon filius ejus excuteret atque purgaret frumenta in torculari, ut fugeret Madian,

6:11 And an angel of the Lord came, and sat under an oak that was in Ephra, and belonged to Joas, the father of the family of Ezri. And when Gedeon, his son, was threshing and cleansing wheat by the winepress, to flee from Madian,

6:12 apparuit ei angelus Domini, et ait : Dominus tecum, virorum fortissime.

6:12 The angel of the Lord appeared to him, and said: The Lord is with thee, O most valiant of men.

6:13 Dixitque ei Gedeon : Obsecro, mi domine, si Dominus nobiscum est, cur apprehenderunt nos hæc omnia ? ubi sunt mirabilia ejus, quæ narraverunt patres nostri, atque dixerunt : De Ægypto eduxit nos Dominus ? nunc autem dereliquit nos Dominus, et tradidit in manu Madian.

6:13 And Gedeon said to him: I beseech thee, my lord, if the Lord be with us, why have these evils fallen upon us? Where are his miracles, which our fathers have told us of, saying: The Lord brought us out of Egypt but now the Lord hath forsaken us, and delivered us into the hand of Madian.

6:14 Respexitque ad eum Dominus, et ait : Vade in hac fortitudine tua, et liberabis Israël de manu Madian : scito quod miserim te.

6:14 And the Lord looked upon him, and said: Go, in this thy strength, and thou shalt deliver Israel out of the hand of Madian: know that I have sent thee.

6:15 Qui respondens ait : Obsecro, mi domine, in quo liberabo Israël ? ecce familia mea infima est in Manasse, et ego minimus in domo patris mei.

6:15 He answered, and said: I beseech thee, my lord wherewith shall I deliver Israel? Behold, my family is the meanest in Manasses, and I am the least in my father's house.

6:16 Dixitque ei Dominus : Ego ero tecum : et percuties Madian quasi unum virum.

6:16 And the Lord said to him: I will be with thee: and thou shalt cut off Madian as one man.

6:17 Et ille : Si inveni, inquit, gratiam coram te, da mihi signum quod tu sis qui loqueris ad me :

6:17 And he said: If I have found grace before thee, give me a sign that it is thou that speakest to me:

6:18 nec recedas hinc, donec revertar ad te, portans sacrificium, et offerens tibi. Qui respondit : Ego præstolabor adventum tuum.

6:18 And depart not hence, till I return to thee, and bring a sacrifice, and offer it to thee. And he answered: I will wait thy coming.

6:19 Ingressus est itaque Gedeon, et coxit hædum, et de farinæ modio azymos panes : carnesque ponens in canistro, et jus carnium mittens in ollam, tulit omnia sub quercu, et obtulit ei.

6:19 So Gedeon went in, and boiled a kid, and made unleavened loaves of a measure of flour: and putting the flesh in a basket, and the broth of the flesh into a pot, he carried all under the oak, and presented to him.

6:20 Cui dixit angelus Domini : Tolle carnes et azymos panes, et pone supra petram illam, et jus desuper funde. Cumque fecisset ita,

6:20 And the angel of the Lord said to him: Take the flesh and the unleavened loaves, and lay them upon that rock, and pour out the broth thereon. And when he had done so,

6:21 extendit angelus Domini summitatem virgæ, quam tenebat in manu, et tetigit carnes et panes azymos : ascenditque ignis de petra, et carnes azymosque panes consumpsit : angelus autem Domini evanuit ex oculis ejus.

6:21 The angel of the Lord put forth the tip of the rod, which he held in his hand, and touched the flesh and the unleavened loaves: and there arose a fire from the rock, and consumed the flesh and the unleavened loaves: and the angel of the Lord vanished out of his sight.

6:22 Vidensque Gedeon quod esset angelus Domini, ait : Heu mi Domine Deus : quia vidi angelum Domini facie ad faciem.

6:22 And Gedeon seeing that it was the angel of the Lord, said: Alas, my Lord God: for I have seen the angel of the Lord face to face.

6:23 Dixitque ei Dominus : Pax tecum : ne timeas, non morieris.

6:23 And the Lord said to him: Peace be with thee: fear not, thou shalt not die.

6:24 Ædificavit ergo ibi Gedeon altare Domino, vocavitque illud, Domini pax, usque in præsentem diem. Cumque adhuc esset in Ephra, quæ est familiæ Ezri,

6:24 And Gedeon built there an altar to the Lord, and called it the Lord's peace, until this present day. And when he was yet in Ephra, which is of the family of Ezri,

6:25 nocte illa dixit Dominus ad eum : Tolle taurum patris tui, et alterum taurum annorum septem, destruesque aram Baal, quæ est patris tui, et nemus, quod circa aram est, succide.

6:25 That night the Lord said to him: Take a bullock of thy father's, and another bullock of seven years, and thou shalt destroy the altar of Baal, which is thy father's: and cut down the grove that is about the altar:

6:26 Et ædificabis altare Domino Deo tuo in summitate petræ hujus, super quam ante sacrificium posuisti : tollesque taurum secundum, et offeres holocaustum super struem lignorum, quæ de nemore succideris.

6:26 And thou shalt build un altar to the Lord thy God, in the top of this rock, whereupon thou didst lay the sacrifice before: and thou shalt take the second bullock, and shalt offer a holocaust upon a pile of the wood, which thou shalt cut down out of the grove.

6:27 Assumptis ergo Gedeon decem viris de servis suis, fecit sicut præceperat ei Dominus. Timens autem domum patris sui, et homines illius civitatis, per diem noluit id facere, sed omnia nocte complevit.

6:27 Then Gedeon, taking ten men of his servants, did as the Lord had commanded him. But fearing his father's house, and the men of that city, he would not do it by day, but did all by night.

6:28 Cumque surrexissent viri oppidi ejus mane, viderunt destructam aram Baal, lucumque succisum, et taurum alterum impositum super altare, quod tunc ædificatum erat.

6:28 And when the men of that town were risen in the morning, they saw the altar of Baal destroyed, and the grove cut down, and the second bullock laid upon the altar, which then was built.

6:29 Dixeruntque ad invicem : Quis hoc fecit ? Cumque perquirerent auctorem facti, dictum est : Gedeon filius Joas fecit hæc omnia.

6:29 And they said one to another: Who hath done this? And when they inquired for the author of the fact, it was said: Gedeon, the son of Joas, did all this.

6:30 Et dixerunt ad Joas : Produc filium tuum huc, ut moriatur : quia destruxit aram Baal, et succidit nemus.

6:30 And they said to Joas: Bring out thy son hither, that he may die: because he hath destroyed the altar of Baal, and hath cut down his grove.

6:31 Quibus ille respondit : Numquid ultores estis Baal, ut pugnetis pro eo ? qui adversarius est ejus, moriatur antequam lux crastina veniat : si deus est, vindicet se de eo, qui suffodit aram ejus.

6:31 He answered them: Are you the avengers of Baal, that you fight for him? he that is his adversary, let him die before to morrow light appear: if he be a god, let him revenge himself on him that hath cast down his altar.

6:32 Ex illo die vocatus est Gedeon Jerobaal, eo quod dixisset Joas : Ulciscatur se de eo Baal, qui suffodit aram ejus.

6:32 From that day Gedeon was called Jerobaal, because Joas had said: Let Baal revenge himself on him that hath cast down his altar.

6:33 Igitur omnis Madian, et Amalec, et orientales populi, congregati sunt simul : et transeuntes Jordanem, castrametati sunt in valle Jezraël.

6:33 Now all Madian, and Amalec, and the eastern people, were gathered together, and passing over the Jordan, camped in the valley of Jezrael.

6:34 Spiritus autem Domini induit Gedeon, qui clangens buccina convocavit domum Abiezer, ut sequeretur se.

6:34 But the spirit of the Lord came upon Gedeon, and he sounded the trumpet, and called together the house of Abiezer, to follow him.

6:35 Misitque nuntios in universum Manassen, qui et ipse secutus est eum : et alios nuntios in Aser et Zabulon et Nephthali, qui occurrerunt ei.

6:35 And he sent messengers into all Manasses, and they also followed him : and other messengers into Aser and Zabulon, and Nephthali, and they came to meet him.

6:36 Dixitque Gedeon ad Deum : Si salvum facis per manum meam Israël, sicut locutus es,

6:36 And Gedeon said to God: If thou wilt save Israel by my hand, as thou hast said,

6:37 ponam hoc vellus lanæ in area : si ros in solo vellere fuerit, et in omni terra siccitas, sciam quod per manum meam, sicut locutus es, liberabis Israël.

6:37 I will put this fleece of wool on the floor: if there be dew in the fleece only, and it be dry on all the ground beside, I shall know that by my hand, as thou hast said, thou wilt deliver Israel.

6:38 Factumque est ita. Et de nocte consurgens expresso vellere, concham rore implevit.

6:38 And it was so. And rising before day, wringing the fleece, he filled a vessel with the dew.

6:39 Dixitque rursus ad Deum : Ne irascatur furor tuus contra me si adhuc semel tentavero, signum quærens in vellere. Oro ut solum vellus siccum sit, et omnis terra rore madens.

6:39 And he said again to God: Let not thy wrath be kindled against me, if I try once more, seeking a sign in the fleece. I pray that the fleece only may be dry, and all the ground wet with dew.

6:40 Fecitque Deus nocte illa ut postulaverat : et fuit siccitas in solo vellere, et ros in omni terra.

6:40 And God did that night as he had requested: and it was dry on the fleece only, and there was dew on all the ground.

Chapter 7

7:1 Igitur Jerobaal qui et Gedeon, de nocte consurgens, et omnis populus cum eo, venit ad fontem qui vocatur Harad. Erant autem castra Madian in valle ad septentrionalem plagam collis excelsi.

7:1 Then Jerobaal, who is the same as Gedeon, rising up early, and all the people with him, came to the fountain that is called Harad. Now the camp of Madian was in the valley, on the north side of the high hill.

7:2 Dixitque Dominus ad Gedeon : Multus tecum est populus, nec tradetur Madian in manus ejus : ne glorietur contra me Israël, et dicat : Meis viribus liberatus sum.

7:2 And the Lord said to Gedeon: The people that are with thee are many, and Madian shall not be delivered into their hands: lest Israel should glory against me, and say: I was delivered by my own strength.

7:3 Loquere ad populum, et cunctis audientibus prædica : Qui formidolosus et timidus est, revertatur. Recesseruntque de monte Galaad, et reversi sunt de populo viginti duo millia virorum, et tantum decem millia remanserunt.

7:3 Speak to the people, and proclaim in the hearing of all: Whosoever is fearful and timorous, let him return. So two and twenty thousand men went away from Mount Galaad and returned home, and only ten thousand remained.

7:4 Dixitque Dominus ad Gedeon : Adhuc populus multus est : duc eos ad aquas et ibi probabo illos : et de quo dixero tibi ut tecum vadat, ipse pergat ; quem ire prohibuero, revertatur.

7:4 And the Lord said to Gedeon: The people are still too many, bring them to the waters, and there I will try them: and of whom I shall say to thee, This shall go with thee, let him go: whom I shall forbid to go, let him return.

7:5 Cumque descendisset populus ad aquas, dixit Dominus ad Gedeon : Qui lingua lambuerint aquas, sicut solent canes lambere, separabis eos seorsum : qui autem curvatis genibus biberint, in altera parte erunt.

7:5 And when the people were come down to the waters, the Lord said to Gedeon: They that shall lap the water with their tongues, as dogs are wont to lap, thou shalt set apart by themselves: but they that shall drink bowing down their knees, shall be on the other side.

7:6 Fuit itaque numerus eorum qui manu ad os projiciente lambuerunt aquas, trecenti viri : omnis autem reliqua multitudo flexo poplite biberat.

7:6 And the number of them that had lapped water; casting it with the hand to their mouth, was three hundred men: and all the rest of the multitude had drunk kneeling.

7:7 Et ait Dominus ad Gedeon : In trecentis viris qui lambuerunt aquas, liberabo vos, et tradam in manu tua Madian : omnis autem reliqua multitudo revertatur in locum suum.

7:7 And the Lord said to Gedeon: By the three hundred men, that lapped water, I will save you, and deliver Madian into thy hand: but let all the rest of the people return to their place.

7:8 Sumptis itaque pro numero cibariis et tubis, omnem reliquam multitudinem abire præcepit ad tabernacula sua : et ipse cum trecentis viris se certamini dedit. Castra autem Madian erant subter in valle.

7:8 So taking victuals and trumpets according to their number, he ordered all the rest of the multitude to depart to their tents: and he with the three hundred gave himself to the battle. Now the camp of Madia was beneath him in the valley.

7:9 Eadem nocte dixit Dominus ad eum : Surge, et descende in castra : quia tradidi eos in manu tua.

7:9 The same night the Lord said to him: Arise, and go down into the camp: because I have delivered them into thy hand.

7:10 Sin autem solus ire formidas, descendat tecum Phara puer tuus.

7:10 But if thou be afraid to go alone, let Phara, thy servant, go down with thee.

7:11 Et cum audieris quid loquantur, tunc confortabuntur manus tuæ, et securior ad hostium castra descendes. Descendit ergo ipse et Phara puer ejus in partem castrorum, ubi erant armatorum vigiliæ.

7:11 And when thou shalt hear what they are saying, then shall thy hands be strengthened, and thou shalt go down more secure to the enemies' camp. And he went down with Phara his servant, into part of the camp, where was the watch of men in arms.

7:12 Madian autem et Amalec, et omnes orientales populi, fusi jacebant in valle, ut locustarum multitudo : cameli quoque innumerabiles erant, sicut arena quæ jacet in littore maris.

7:12 But Madian and Amalec, and all the eastern people, lay scattered in the valley, as a multitude of locusts: their camels also were innumerable, as the sand that lieth on the sea shore.

7:13 Cumque venisset Gedeon, narrabat aliquis somnium proximo suo : et in hunc modum referebat quod viderat : Vidi somnium, et videbatur mihi quasi subcinericius panis ex hordeo volvi, et in castra Madian descendere : cumque pervenisset ad tabernaculum, percussit illud, atque subvertit, et terræ funditus coæquavit.

7:13 And when Gedeon was come, one told his neighbour a dream: and in this manner related what he had seen: I dreamt a dream, and it seemed to me as if a hearth cake of barley bread rolled and came down into the camp of Madian: and when it was come to a tent, it struck it, and beat it down flat to the ground.

7:14 Respondit is, cui loquebatur : Non est hoc aliud, nisi gladius Gedeonis filii Joas viri Israëlitæ : tradidit enim Dominus in manus ejus Madian, et omnia castra ejus.

7:14 He to whom he spoke, answered: This is nothing else but the sword of Gedeon, the son of Joas, a man of Israel. For the Lord hath delivered Madian, and all their camp into his hand.

7:15 Cumque audisset Gedeon somnium, et interpretationem ejus, adoravit : et reversus est ad castra Israël, et ait : Surgite, tradidit enim Dominus in manus nostras castra Madian.

7:15 And when Gedeon had heard the dream, and the interpretation thereof, he adored: and returned to the camp of Israel, and said: Arise, for the Lord hath delivered the camp of Madian into our hands.

7:16 Divisitque trecentos viros in tres partes, et dedit tubas in manibus eorum, lagenasque vacuas, ac lampades in medio lagenarum.

7:16 And he divided the three hundred men into three parts, and gave them trumpets in their hands, and empty pitchers, and lamps within the pitchers.

7:17 Et dixit ad eos : Quod me facere videritis, hoc facite : ingrediar partem castrorum, et quod fecero, sectamini.

7:17 And he said to them: What you shall see me do, do you the same: I will go into one part of the camp, and do you as I shall do.

7:18 Quando personuerit tuba in manu mea, vos quoque per castrorum circuitum clangite, et conclamate : Domino et Gedeoni.

7:18 When the trumpet shall sound in my hand, do you also blow the trumpets on every side of the camp, and shout together to the Lord and to Gedeon.

7:19 Ingressusque est Gedeon, et trecenti viri qui erant cum eo, in partem castrorum, incipientibus vigiliis noctis mediæ : et custodibus suscitatis, cœperunt buccinis clangere, et complodere inter se lagenas.

7:19 And Gedeon, and the three hundred men that were with him, went into part of the camp, at the beginning of the midnight watch, and the watchmen being alarmed, they began to sound their trumpets, and to clap the pitchers one against another.

7:20 Cumque per gyrum castrorum in tribus personarent locis, et hydrias confregissent, tenuerunt sinistris manibus lampades, et dextris sonantes tubas, clamaveruntque : Gladius Domini et Gedeonis :

7:20 And when they sounded their trumpets in three places round about the camp, and had broken their pitchers, they held their lamps in their left hands, and with their right hands the trumpets which they blew, and they cried out: The sword of the Lord and of Gedeon:

7:21 stantes singuli in loco suo per circuitum castrorum hostilium. Omnia itaque castra turbata sunt, et vociferantes ululantesque fugerunt :

7:21 Standing every man in his place round about the enemies' camp. So all the camp was troubled, and crying out and howling, they fled away:

7:22 et nihilominus insistebant trecenti viri buccinis personantes. Immisitque Dominus gladium omnibus castris, et mutua se cæde truncabant,

7:22 And the three hundred men nevertheless persisted sounding the trumpets. And the Lord sent the sword into all the camp, and they killed one another,

7:23 fugientes usque ad Bethsetta, et crepidinem Abelmehula in Tebbath. Conclamantes autem viri Israël de Nephthali, et Aser, et omni Manasse, persequebantur Madian.

7:23 Fleeing as far as Bethsetta, and the border of Abelmahula, in Tebbath. But the men of Israel, shouting from Nephthali, and Aser, and from all Manasses, pursued after Madian.

7:24 Misitque Gedeon nuntios in omnem montem Ephraim, dicens : Descendite in occursum Madian, et occupate aquas usque Bethbera atque Jordanem. Clamavitque omnis Ephraim, et præoccupavit aquas atque Jordanem usque Bethbera.

7:24 And Gedeon sent messengers into all Mount Ephraim, saying: Come down to meet Madian, and take the waters before them to Bethbera and the Jordan. And all Ephraim shouted, and took the waters before them and the Jordan as far as Bethbera.

7:25 Apprehensosque duos viros Madian, Oreb et Zeb, interfecit Oreb in petra Oreb, Zeb vero in torculari Zeb. Et persecuti sunt Madian, capita Oreb et Zeb portantes ad Gedeon trans fluenta Jordanis.

7:25 And having taken two men of Madian, Oreb and Zeb: Oreb they slew in the rock of Oreb, and Zeb in the winepress of Zeb. And they pursued Madian, carrying the heads of Oreb and Zeb to Gedeon, beyond the waters of the Jordan.

Chapter 8

8:1 Dixeruntque ad eum viri Ephraim : Quid est hoc quod facere voluisti, ut nos non vocares, cum ad pugnam pergeres contra Madian ? jurgantes fortiter, et prope vim inferentes.

8:1 And the men of Ephraim said to him: What is this that thou meanest to do, that thou wouldst not call us, when thou wentest to fight against Madian? And they chid him sharply, and almost offered violence.

8:2 Quibus ille respondit : Quod enim tale facere potui, quale vos fecistis ? nonne melior est racemus Ephraim, vindemiis Abiezer ?

8:2 And he answered them: What could I have done like to that which you have done? Is not one bunch of grapes of Ephraim better than the vintages of Abiezer?

8:3 In manus vestras Dominus tradidit principes Madian, Oreb et Zeb : quid tale facere potui, quale vos fecistis ? Quod cum locutus esset, requievit spiritus eorum, quo tumebant contra eum.

8:3 The Lord hath delivered into your hands the princes of Madian, Oreb and Zeb: what could I have done like to what you have done? And when he had said this, their spirit was appeased, with which they swelled against him.

8:4 Cumque venisset Gedeon ad Jordanem, transivit eum cum trecentis viris, qui secum erant : et præ lassitudine, fugientes persequi non poterant.

8:4 And when Gedeon was come to the Jordan, he passed over it with the three hundred men that were with him: who were so weary that they could not pursue after them that fled.

8:5 Dixitque ad viros Soccoth : Date, obsecro, panes populo qui mecum est, quia valde defecerunt : ut possimus persequi Zebee et Salmana reges Madian.

8:5 And he said to the men of Soccoth: Give, I beseech you, bread to the people that is with me, for they are faint: that we may pursue Zebee, and Salmana, the kings of Madian.

8:6 Responderunt principes Soccoth : Forsitan palmæ manuum Zebee et Salmana in manu tua sunt, et idcirco postulas ut demus exercitui tuo panes.

8:6 The princes of Soccoth answered: Peradventure the palms of the hands of Zebee and Salmana are in thy hand, and therefore thou demandest that we should give bread to thy army.

8:7 Quibus ille ait : Cum ergo tradiderit Dominus Zebee et Salmana in manus meas, conteram carnes vestras cum spinis tribulisque deserti.

8:7 And he said to them: When the Lord therefore shall have delivered Zebee and Salmana into my hands, I will thresh your flesh with the thorns and briers of the desert.

8:8 Et inde conscendens, venit in Phanuel : locutusque est ad viros loci illius similia. Cui et illi responderunt, sicut responderant viri Soccoth.

8:8 And going up from thence, he came to Phanuel: and he spoke the like things to the men of that place. And they also answered him, as the men of Soccoth had answered.

8:9 Dixit itaque et eis : Cum reversus fuero victor in pace, destruam turrim hanc.

8:9 He said, therefore, to them also: When I shall return a conqueror in peace, I will destroy this tower.

8:10 Zebee autem et Salmana requiescebant cum omni exercitu suo. Quindecim enim millia viri remanserant ex omnibus turmis orientalium populorum, cæsis centum viginti millibus bellatorum educentium gladium.

8:10 But Zebee and Salmana were resting with all their army. For fifteen thousand men were left of all the troops of the eastern people, and one hundred and twenty thousand warriors that drew the sword were slain.

8:11 Ascendensque Gedeon per viam eorum, qui in tabernaculis morabantur, ad orientalem partem Nobe et Jegbaa, percussit castra hostium, qui securi erant, et nihil adversi suspicabantur.

8:11 And Gedeon went up by the way of them that dwelt in tents, on the east of Nobe and Jegbaa, and smote the camp of the enemies, who were secure, and suspected no hurt.

8:12 Fugeruntque Zebee et Salmana, quos persequens Gedeon comprehendit, turbato omni exercitu eorum.

8:12 And Zebee and Salmana fled, and Gedeon pursued and took them, all their host being put in confusion.

8:13 Revertensque de bello ante solis ortum,

8:13 And returning from the battle before the sun rising,

8:14 apprehendit puerum de viris Soccoth : interrogavitque eum nomina principum et seniorum Soccoth, et descripsit septuaginta septem viros.

8:14 He took a boy of the men of Soccoth: and he asked him the names of the princes and ancients of Soccoth, and he described unto him seventy-seven men.

8:15 Venitque ad Soccoth, et dixit eis : En Zebee et Salmana, super quibus exprobrastis mihi, dicentes : Forsitan manus Zebee et Salmana in manibus tuis sunt, et idcirco postulas ut demus viris, qui lassi sunt et defecerunt, panes.

8:15 And he came to Soccoth, and said to them: Behold Zebee, and Salmana, concerning whom you upbraided me, saying: Peradventure the hands of Zebee and Salmana are in thy hands, and therefore thou demandest that we should give bread to the men that are weary and faint.

8:16 Tulit ergo seniores civitatis et spinas deserti ac tribulos, et contrivit cum eis atque comminuit viros Soccoth.

8:16 So he took the ancients of the city, and thorns and briers of the desert, and tore them with the same, and cut in pieces the men of Soccoth.

8:17 Turrim quoque Phanuel subvertit, occisis habitatoribus civitatis.

8:17 And he demolished the tower of Phanuel, and slew the men of the city.

8:18 Dixitque ad Zebee et Salmana : Quales fuerunt viri, quos occidistis in Thabor ? Qui responderunt : Similes tui, et unus ex eis quasi filius regis.

8:18 And he said to Zebee and Salmana: What manner of men were they, whom you slew in Thabor? They answered: They were like thee, and one of them as the son of a king.

8:19 Quibus ille respondit : Fratres mei fuerunt, filii matris meæ. Vivit Dominus, quia si servassetis eos, non vos occiderem.

8:19 He answered them: They were my brethren, the sons of my mother. As the Lord liveth, if you had saved them, I would not kill you.

8:20 Dixitque Jether primogenito suo : Surge, et interfice eos. Qui non eduxit gladium : timebat enim, quia adhuc puer erat.

8:20 And he said to Jether, his eldest son: Arise, and slay them. But he drew not his sword: for he was afraid, being but yet a boy.

8:21 Dixeruntque Zebee et Salmana : Tu surge, et irrue in nos : quia juxta ætatem robur est hominis. Surrexit Gedeon, et interfecit Zebee et Salmana : et tulit ornamenta ac bullas quibus colla regalium camelorum decorari solent.

8:21 And Zebee and Salmana said: Do thou rise and run upon us: because the strength of a man is according to his age: Gedeon rose up, and slew Zebee and Salmana: and he took the ornaments and bosses, with which the necks of the camels of kings are wont to be adorned.

8:22 Dixeruntque omnes viri Israël ad Gedeon : Dominare nostri tu, et filius tuus, et filius filii tui : quia liberasti nos de manu Madian.

8:22 And all the men of Israel said to Gedeon: Rule thou over us, and thy son, and thy son's son: because thou hast delivered us from the hand of Madian.

8:23 Quibus ille ait : Non dominabor vestri, nec dominabitur in vos filius meus, sed dominabitur vobis Dominus.

8:23 And he said to them: I will not rule over you, neither shall my son rule over you, but the Lord shall rule over you.

8:24 Dixitque ad eos : Unam petitionem postulo a vobis : date mihi inaures ex præda vestra. Inaures enim aureas Ismaëlitæ habere consueverant.

8:24 And he said to them: I desire one request of you: Give me the earlets of your spoils. For the Ismaelites were accustomed to wear golden earlets.

8:25 Qui responderunt : Libentissime dabimus. Expandentesque super terram pallium, projecerunt in eo inaures de præda :

8:25 They answered: We will give them most willingly. And spreading a mantle on the ground, they cast upon it the earlets of the spoils.

8:26 et fuit pondus postulatarum inaurium, mille septingenti auri sicli, absque ornamentis, et monilibus, et veste purpurea, quibus reges Madian uti soliti erant, et præter torques aureas camelorum.

8:26 And the weight of the earlets that he requested, was a thousand seven hundred sicles of gold, besides the ornaments, and jewels, and purple raiment, which the kings of Madian were wont to use, and besides the golden chains that were about the camels necks.

8:27 Fecitque ex eo Gedeon ephod, et posuit illud in civitate sua Ephra. Fornicatusque est omnis Israël in eo, et factum est Gedeoni et omni domui ejus in ruinam.

8:27 And Gedeon made an ephod thereof, and put it in his city Ephra. And all Israel committed fornication with it, and it became a ruin to Gedeon, and to all his house.

8:28 Humiliatus est autem Madian coram filiis Israël, nec potuerunt ultra cervices elevare : sed quievit terra per quadraginta annos, quibus Gedeon præfuit.

8:28 But Madian was humbled before the children of Israel, neither could they any more lift up their heads: but the land rested for forty years, while Gedeon presided.

8:29 Abiit itaque Jerobaal filius Joas, et habitavit in domo sua :

8:29 So Jerobaal, the son of Joas, went and dwelt in his own house:

8:30 habuitque septuaginta filios, qui egressi sunt de femore ejus : eo quod plures haberet uxores.

8:30 And he had seventy sons, who came out of his thigh, for he had many wives.

8:31 Concubina autem illius, quam habebat in Sichem, genuit ei filium nomine Abimelech.

8:31 And his concubine, that he had in Sichem, bore him a son, whose name was Abimelech.

8:32 Mortuusque est Gedeon filius Joas in senectute bona, et sepultus est in sepulchro Joas patris sui in Ephra de familia Ezri.

8:32 And Gedeon, the son of Joas died in a good old age, and was buried in the sepulchre of his father, in Ephra, of the family of Ezri.

8:33 Postquam autem mortuus est Gedeon, aversi sunt filii Israël, et fornicati sunt cum Baalim. Percusseruntque cum Baal fœdus, ut esset eis in deum :

8:33 But after Gedeon was dead, the children of Israel turned again, and committed fornication with Baalim. And they made a covenant with Baal, that he should be their god:

8:34 nec recordati sunt Domini Dei sui, qui eruit eos de manibus inimicorum suorum omnium per circuitum :

8:34 And they remembered not the Lord their God, who delivered them out of the hands of all their enemies round about:

8:35 nec fecerunt misericordiam cum domo Jerobaal Gedeon, juxta omnia bona quæ fecerat Israëli.

8:35 Neither did they shew mercy to the house of Jerobaal Gedeon, according to all the good things he had done to Israel.

Chapter 9

9:1 Abiit autem Abimelech filius Jerobaal in Sichem ad fratres matris suæ, et locutus est ad eos, et ad omnem cognationem domus patris matris suæ, dicens :

9:1 And Abimelech, the son of Jerobaal, went to Sichem, to his mother's brethren, and spoke to them, and to all the kindred of his mother's father, saying:

9:2 Loquimini ad omnes viros Sichem : Quid vobis est melius, ut dominentur vestri septuaginta viri omnes filii Jerobaal, an ut dominetur unus vir ? simulque considerate quod os vestrum et caro vestra sum.

9:2 Speak to all the men of Sichem: whether is better for you that seventy men, all the sons of Jerobaal, should rule over you, or that one man should rule over you? And withal, consider that I am your bone, and your flesh.

9:3 Locutique sunt fratres matris ejus de eo ad omnes viros Sichem universos sermones istos, et inclinaverunt cor eorum post Abimelech, dicentes : Frater noster est.

9:3 And his mother's brethren spoke of him to all the men of Sichem, all these words, and they inclined their hearts after Abimelech, saying: He is our brother:

9:4 Dederuntque illi septuaginta pondo argenti de fano Baalberit. Qui conduxit sibi ex eo viros inopes et vagos, secutique sunt eum.

9:4 And they gave him seventy weight of silver out of the temple of Baalberith: wherewith he hired to himself men that were needy, and vagabonds, and they followed him.

9:5 Et venit in domum patris sui in Ephra, et occidit fratres suos filios Jerobaal, septuaginta viros super lapidem unum : remansitque Joatham filius Jerobaal minimus, et absconditus est.

9:5 And he came to his father's house in Ephra, and slew his brethren, the sons of Jerobaal, seventy men, upon one stone: and there remained only Joatham, the youngest son of Jerobaal, who was hidden.

9:6 Congregati sunt autem omnes viri Sichem, et universæ familiæ urbis Mello : abieruntque et constituerunt regem Abimelech, juxta quercum quæ stabat in Sichem.

9:6 And all the men of Sichem were gathered together, and all the families of the city of Mello: and they went and made Abimelech king, by the oak that stood in Sichem.

9:7 Quod cum nuntiatum esset Joatham, ivit, et stetit in vertice montis Garizim : elevataque voce, clamavit, et dixit : Audite me, viri Sichem ; ita audiat vos Deus.

9:7 This being told to Joatham, he went, and stood on the top of Mount Garizim: and lifting up his voice, he cried, and said: Hear me, ye men of Sichem, so may God hear you.

9:8 Ierunt ligna, ut ungerent super se regem : dixeruntque olivæ : Impera nobis.

9:8 The trees went to anoint a king over them: and they said to the olive tree: Reign thou over us.

9:9 Quæ respondit : Numquid possum deserere pinguedinem meam, qua et dii utuntur et homines, et venire ut inter ligna promovear ?

9:9 And it answered: Can I leave my fatness, which both gods and men make use of, to come to be promoted among the trees?

9:10 Dixeruntque ligna ad arborem ficum : Veni, et super nos regnum accipe.

9:10 And the trees said to the fig tree: Come thou and reign over us.

9:11 Quæ respondit eis : Numquid possum deserere dulcedinem meam, fructusque suavissimos, et ire ut inter cetera ligna promovear ?

9:11 And it answered them: Can I leave my sweetness, and my delicious fruits, and go to be promoted among the other trees?

9:12 Locutaque sunt ligna ad vitem : Veni, et impera nobis.

9:12 And the trees said to the vine: Come thou and reign over us.

9:13 Quæ respondit eis : Numquid possum deserere vinum meum, quod lætificat Deum et homines, et inter ligna cetera promoveri ?

9:13 And it answered them: Can I forsake my wine, that cheereth God and men, and be promoted among the other trees?

9:14 Dixeruntque omnia ligna ad rhamnum : Veni, et impera super nos.

9:14 And all the trees said to the bramble: Come thou and reign over us.

9:15 Quæ respondit eis : Si vere me regem vobis constituitis, venite, et sub umbra mea requiescite : si autem non vultis, egrediatur ignis de rhamno, et devoret cedros Libani.

9:15 And it answered them: If, indeed, you mean to make me king, come ye, and rest under my shadow: but if you mean it not, let fire come out from the bramble, and devour the cedars of Libanus.

9:16 Nunc igitur, si recte et absque peccato constituistis super vos regem Abimelech, et bene egistis cum Jerobaal, et cum domo ejus, et reddidistis vicem beneficiis ejus, qui pugnavit pro vobis,

9:16 Now, therefore, if you have done well, and without sin, in appointing Abimelech king over you, and have dealt well with Jerobaal, and with his house, and have made a suitable return for the benefits of him who fought for you,

9:17 et animam suam dedit periculis, ut erueret vos de manu Madian,

9:17 And exposed his life to dangers, to deliver you from the hand of Madian,

9:18 qui nunc surrexistis contra domum patris mei, et interfecistis filios ejus septuaginta viros super unum lapidem, et constituistis regem Abimelech filium ancillæ ejus super habitatores Sichem, eo quod frater vester sit :

9:18 And you are now risen up against my father's house, and have killed his sons, seventy men, upon one stone, and have made Abimelech, the son of his handmaid, king over the inhabitants of Sichem, because he is your brother:

9:19 si ergo recte et absque vitio egistis cum Jerobaal et domo ejus, hodie lætamini in Abimelech, et ille lætetur in vobis.

9:19 If therefore you have dealt well, and without fault, with Jerobaal and his house, rejoice ye, this day, in Abimelech, and may he rejoice in you.

9:20 Sin autem perverse : egrediatur ignis ex eo, et consumat habitatores Sichem, et oppidum Mello : egrediaturque ignis de viris Sichem, et de oppido Mello, et devoret Abimelech.

9:20 But if unjustly: let fire come out from him, and consume the inhabitants of Sichem, and the town of Mello: and let fire come out from the men of Sichem and from the town of Mello, and devour Abimelech.

9:21 Quæ cum dixisset, fugit, et abiit in Bera : habitavitque ibi ob metum Abimelech fratris sui.

9:21 And when he had said thus, he fled, and went into Bera: and dwelt there for fear of Abimelech, his brother.

9:22 Regnavit itaque Abimelech super Israël tribus annis.

9:22 So Abimelech reigned over Israel three years.

9:23 Misitque Dominus spiritum pessimum inter Abimelech et habitatores Sichem : qui cœperunt eum detestari,

9:23 And the Lord sent a very evil spirit between Abimelech and the inhabitants of Sichem; who began to detest him,

9:24 et scelus interfectionis septuaginta filiorum Jerobaal, et effusionem sanguinis eorum conferre in Abimelech fratrem suum, et in ceteros Sichimorum principes, qui eum adjuverant.

9:24 And to lay the crime of the murder of the seventy sons of Jerobaal, and the shedding of their blood, upon Abimelech, their brother, and upon the rest of the princes of the Sichemites, who aided him.

9:25 Posueruntque insidias adversus eum in summitate montium : et dum illius præstolabantur adventum, exercebant latrocinia, agentes prædas de prætereuntibus : nuntiatumque est Abimelech.

9:25 And they set an ambush against him on the top of the mountains: and while they waited for his coming, they committed robberies, taking spoils of all that passed by: and it was told Abimelech.

9:26 Venit autem Gaal filius Obed cum fratribus suis, et transivit in Sichimam. Ad cujus adventum erecti habitatores Sichem,

9:26 And Gaal, the son of Obed, came with his brethren, and went over to Sichem. And the inhabitants of Sichem, taking courage at his coming,

9:27 egressi sunt in agros, vastantes vineas, uvasque calcantes : et factis cantantium choris, ingressi sunt fanum dei sui, et inter epulas et pocula maledicebant Abimelech,

9:27 Went out into the fields, wasting the vineyards, and treading down the grapes: and singing and dancing, they went into the temple of their god, and in their banquets and cups they cursed Abimelech.

9:28 clamante Gaal filio Obed : Quis est Abimelech, et quæ est Sichem, ut serviamus ei ? numquid non est filius Jerobaal, et constituit principem Zebul servum suum super viros Emor patris Sichem ? cur ergo serviemus ei ?

9:28 And Gaal, the son of Obed, cried: Who is Abimelech, and what is Sichem, that we should serve him? Is he not the son of Jerobaal, and hath made Zebul, his servant, ruler over the men of Emor, the father of Sichem? Why then shall we serve him?

9:29 utinam daret aliquis populum istum sub manu mea, ut auferrem de medio Abimelech. Dictumque est Abimelech : Congrega exercitus multitudinem, et veni.

9:29 Would to God that some man would put this people under my hand, that I might remove Abimelech out of the way. And it was said to Abimelech: Gather together the multitude of an army, and come.

9:30 Zebul enim princeps civitatis, auditis sermonibus Gaal filii Obed, iratus est valde,

9:30 For Zebul, the ruler of the city, hearing the words of Gaal, the son of Obed, was very angry,

9:31 et misit clam ad Abimelech nuntios, dicens : Ecce Gaal filius Obed venit in Sichimam cum fratribus suis, et oppugnat adversum te civitatem.

9:31 And sent messengers privately to Abimelech, saying: Behold, Gaal, the son of Obed, is come into Sichem with his brethren, and endeavoureth to set the city against thee.

9:32 Surge itaque nocte cum populo qui tecum est, et latita in agro :

9:32 Arise, therefore, in the night, with the people that is with thee, and lie hid in the field:

9:33 et primo mane, oriente sole, irrue super civitatem. Illo autem egrediente adversum te cum populo suo, fac ei quod potueris.

9:33 And betimes in the morning, at sun rising, set upon the city, and when he shall come out against thee, with his people, do to him what thou shalt be able.

9:34 Surrexit itaque Abimelech cum omni exercitu suo nocte, et tetendit insidias juxta Sichimam in quatuor locis.

9:34 Abimelech, therefore, arose with all his army, by night, and laid ambushes near Sichem in four places.

9:35 Egressusque est Gaal filius Obed, et stetit in introitu portæ civitatis. Surrexit autem Abimelech, et omnis exercitus cum eo, de insidiarum loco.

9:35 And Gaal, the son of Obed, went out, and stood in the entrance of the gate of the city. And Abimelech rose up, and all his army with him, from the places of the ambushes.

9:36 Cumque vidisset populum Gaal, dixit ad Zebul : Ecce de montibus multitudo descendit. Cui ille respondit : Umbras montium vides quasi capita hominum, et hoc errore deciperis.

9:36 And when Gaal saw the people, he said to Zebul: Behold, a multitude cometh down from the mountains. And he answered him: Thou seest the shadows of the mountains as if they were the heads of men, and this is thy mistake.

9:37 Rursumque Gaal ait : Ecce populus de umbilico terræ descendit, et unus cuneus venit per viam quæ respicit quercum.

9:37 Again Gaal said: Behold, there cometh people down from the midst of the land, and one troop cometh by the way that looketh towards the oak.

9:38 Cui dixit Zebul : Ubi est nunc os tuum, quo loquebaris : Quis est Abimelech ut serviamus ei ? nonne hic populus est, quem despiciebas ? egredere, et pugna contra eum.

9:38 And Zebul said to him: Where is now thy mouth, wherewith thou saidst: Who is Abimelech, that we should serve him? Is not this the people which thou didst despise? Go out, and fight against him.

9:39 Abiit ergo Gaal, spectante Sichimorum populo, et pugnavit contra Abimelech,

9:39 So Gaal went out, in the sight of the people of Sichem, and fought against Abimelech,

9:40 qui persecutus est eum fugientem, et in urbem compulit : cecideruntque ex parte ejus plurimi, usque ad portam civitatis.

9:40 Who chased and put him to flight, and drove him to the city: and many were slain of his people, even to the gate of the city:

9:41 Et Abimelech sedit in Ruma : Zebul autem Gaal et socios ejus expulit de urbe, nec in ea passus est commorari.

9:41 And Abimelech sat down in Ruma: but Zebul drove Gaal, and his companions, out of the city, and would not suffer them to abide in it.

9:42 Sequenti ergo die, egressus est populus in campum. Quod cum nuntiatum esset Abimelech,

9:42 So the day following the people went out into the field. And it was told to Abimelech,

9:43 tulit exercitum suum, et divisit in tres turmas, tendens insidias in agris. Vidensque quod egrederetur populus de civitate, surrexit, et irruit in eos

9:43 And he took his army, and divided it into three companies, and laid ambushes in the fields. And seeing that the people came out of the city, he arose, and set upon them,

9:44 cum cuneo suo, oppugnans et obsidens civitatem : duæ autem turmæ palantes per campum adversarios persequebantur.

9:44 With his own company, assaulting and besieging the city: whilst the two other companies chased the enemies that were scattered about the field.

9:45 Porro Abimelech omni die illo oppugnabat urbem : quam cepit, interfectis habitatoribus ejus, ipsaque destructa, ita ut sal in ea dispergeret.

9:45 And Abimelech assaulted the city all that day: and took it, and killed the inhabitants thereof, and demolished it, so that he sowed salt in it.

9:46 Quod cum audissent qui habitabant in turre Sichimorum, ingressi sunt fanum dei sui Berith, ubi fœdus cum eo pepigerant, et ex eo locus nomen acceperat : qui erat munitus valde.

9:46 And when they who dwelt in the tower of Sichem, had heard this, they went into the temple of their god Berith, where they had made a covenant with him, and from thence the place had taken its name, and it was exceeding strong.

9:47 Abimelech quoque audiens viros turris Sichimorum pariter conglobatos,

9:47 Abimelech also hearing that the men of the tower of Sichem were gathered together,

9:48 ascendit in montem Selmon cum omni populo suo : et arrepta securi, præcidit arboris ramum, impositumque ferens humero, dixit ad socios : Quod me videtis facere, cito facite.

9:48 Went up into mount Selmon, he and all his people with him: and taking an axe, he cut down the bough of a tree, and laying it on his shoulder, and carrying it, he said to his companions: What you see me do, do ye out of hand.

9:49 Igitur certatim ramos de arboribus præcidentes, sequebantur ducem. Qui circumdantes præsidium, succenderunt : atque ita factum est, ut fumo et igne mille homines necarentur, viri pariter et mulieres, habitatorum turris Sichem.

9:49 So they cut down boughs from the trees, every man as fast as he could, and followed their leader. And surrounding the fort, they set it on fire: and so it came to pass, that with the smoke and with the fire a thousand persons were killed, men and women together, of the inhabitants of the town of Sichem.

9:50 Abimelech autem inde proficiscens venit ad oppidum Thebes, quod circumdans obsidebat exercitu.

9:50 Then Abimelech, departing from thence, came to the town of Thebes, which he surrounded and besieged with his army.

9:51 Erat autem turris excelsa in media civitate, ad quam confugerant simul viri ac mulieres, et omnes principes civitatis, clausa firmissime janua, et super turris tectum stantes per propugnacula.

9:51 And there was in the midst of the city a high tower, to which both the men and the women were fled together, and all the princes of the city, and having shut and strongly barred the gate, they stood upon the battlements of the tower to defend themselves.

9:52 Accedensque Abimelech juxta turrim, pugnabat fortiter : et appropinquans ostio, ignem supponere nitebatur :

9:52 And Abimelech, coming near the tower, fought stoutly: and, approaching to the gate, endeavoured to set fire to it:

9:53 et ecce una mulier fragmen molæ desuper jaciens, illisit capiti Abimelech, et confregit cerebrum ejus.

9:53 And behold, a certain woman casting a piece of a millstone from above, dashed it against the head of Abimelech, and broke his skull.

9:54 Qui vocavit cito armigerum suum, et ait ad eum : Evagina gladium tuum, et percute me, ne forte dicatur quod a femina interfectus sim. Qui jussa perficiens, interfecit eum.

9:54 And he called hastily to his armourbearer, and said to him: Draw thy sword, and kill me: lest it should be said that I was slain by a woman. He did as he was commanded, and slew him.

9:55 Illoque mortuo, omnes qui cum eo erant de Israël, reversi sunt in sedes suas :

9:55 And when he was dead all the men of Israel that were with him, returned to their homes.

9:56 et reddidit Deus malum quod fecerat Abimelech contra patrem suum, interfectis septuaginta fratribus suis.

9:56 And God repaid the evil that Abimelech had done against his father, killing his seventy brethren.

9:57 Sichimitis quoque quod operati erant, retributum est, et venit super eos maledictio Joatham filii Jerobaal.

9:57 The Sichemites also were rewarded for what they had done, and the curse of Joatham, the son of Jerobaal, came upon them.

Chapter 10

10:1 Post Abimelech surrexit dux in Israël Thola filius Phua patrui Abimelech, vir de Issachar, qui habitavit in Samir montis Ephraim :

10:1 After Abimelech, there arose a ruler in Israel, Thola, son of Phua, the uncle of Abimelech, a man of Issachar, who dwelt in Samir of mount Ephraim:

10:2 et judicavit Israëlem viginti et tribus annis, mortuusque est, ac sepultus in Samir.

10:2 And he judged Israel three and twenty years, and he died, and was buried in Samir.

10:3 Huic successit Jair Galaadites, qui judicavit Israël per viginti et duos annos,

10:3 To him succeeded Jair, the Galaadite, who judged Israel for two and twenty years,

10:4 habens triginta filios sedentes super triginta pullos asinarum, et principes triginta civitatum, quæ ex nomine ejus sunt appellatæ Havoth Jair, id est, oppida Jair, usque in præsentem diem, in terra Galaad.

10:4 Having thirty sons, that rode on thirty ass colts, and were princes of thirty cities, which from his name were called Havoth Jair, that is, the towns of Jair, until this present day, in the land of Galaad.

10:5 Mortuusque est Jair, ac sepultus in loco cui est vocabulum Camon.

10:5 And Jair died, and was buried in the place which is called Camon.

10:6 Filii autem Israël peccatis veteribus jungentes nova, fecerunt malum in conspectu Domini, et servierunt idolis, Baalim et Astaroth, et diis Syriæ ac Sidonis et Moab et filiorum Ammon et Philisthiim : dimiseruntque Dominum, et non coluerunt eum.

10:6 But the children of Israel, adding new sins to their old ones, did evil in the sight of the Lord, and served idols, Baalim and Astaroth, and the gods of Syria, and of Sidon, and of Moab, and of the children of Ammon, and of the Philistines: and they left the Lord, and did not serve him.

10:7 Contra quos Dominus iratus, tradidit eos in manus Philisthiim et filiorum Ammon.

10:7 And the Lord being angry with them, delivered them into the hands of the Philistines, and of the children of Ammon.

10:8 Afflictique sunt, et vehementer oppressi per annos decem et octo, omnes qui habitabant trans Jordanem in terra Amorrhæi, qui est in Galaad :

10:8 And they were afflicted, and grievously oppressed for eighteen years, all they that dwelt beyond the Jordan in the land of the Amorrhite, who is in Galaad:

10:9 in tantum ut filii Ammon, Jordane transmisso, vastarent Judam et Benjamin et Ephraim : afflictusque est Israël nimis.

10:9 Insomuch that the children of Ammon, passing over the Jordan, wasted Juda, and Benjamin, and Ephraim: and Israel was distressed exceedingly.

10:10 Et clamantes ad Dominum, dixerunt : Peccavimus tibi, quia dereliquimus Dominum Deum nostrum, et servivimus Baalim.

10:10 And they cried to the Lord, and said, We have sinned against thee, because we have forsaken the Lord our God, and have served Baalim.

10:11 Quibus locutus est Dominus : Numquid non Ægyptii et Amorrhæi, filiique Ammon et Philisthiim,

10:11 And the Lord said to them: Did not the Egyptians, and the Amorrhites, and the children of Ammon, and the Philistines,

10:12 Sidonii quoque et Amalec et Chanaan oppresserunt vos, et clamastis ad me, et erui vos de manu eorum ?

10:12 The Sidonians also, and Amalec, and Chanaan, oppress you, and you cried to me, and I delivered you out of their hand?

10:13 Et tamen reliquistis me, et coluistis deos alienos : idcirco non addam ut ultra vos liberem :

10:13 And yet you have forsaken me, and have worshipped strange gods: therefore I will deliver you no more:

10:14 ite, et invocate deos quos elegistis : ipsi vos liberent in tempore angustiæ.

10:14 Go, and call upon the gods which you have chosen: let them deliver you in the time of distress.

10:15 Dixeruntque filii Israël ad Dominum : Peccavimus, redde tu nobis quidquid tibi placet : tantum nunc libera nos.

10:15 And the children of Israel said to the Lord: We have sinned, do thou unto us whatsoever pleaseth thee: only deliver us this time.

10:16 Quæ dicentes, omnia de finibus suis alienorum deorum idola projecerunt, et servierunt Domino Deo : qui doluit super miseriis eorum.

10:16 And saying these things, they cast away out of their coasts all the idols of strange gods, and served the Lord their God: and he was touched with their miseries.

10:17 Itaque filii Ammon conclamantes in Galaad fixere tentoria, contra quos congregati filii Israël in Maspha castrametati sunt.

10:17 And the children of Ammon shouting together, pitched their tents in Galaad: against whom the children of Israel assembled themselves together, and camped in Maspha.

10:18 Dixeruntque principes Galaad singuli ad proximos suos : Qui primus ex nobis contra filios Ammon cœperit dimicare, erit dux populi Galaad.

10:18 And the princes of Galaad said one to another: Whosoever of us shall first begin to fight against the children of Ammon, he shall be the leader of the people of Galaad.

Chapter 11

11:1 Fuit illo tempore Jephte Galaadites vir fortissimus atque pugnator, filius mulieris meretricis, qui natus est de Galaad.

11:1 There was at that time Jephte, the Galaadite, a most valiant man, and a warrior, the son of a woman that was a harlot, and his father was Galaad.

11:2 Habuit autem Galaad uxorem, de qua suscepit filios : qui postquam creverant, ejecerunt Jephte, dicentes : Hæres in domo patris nostri esse non poteris, quia de altera matre natus es.

11:2 Now Galaad had a wife of whom he had sons: who, after they were grown up, thrust out Jephte, saying: Thou canst not inherit in the house of our father, because thou art born of another mother.

11:3 Quos ille fugiens atque devitans, habitavit in terra Tob : congregatique sunt ad eum viri inopes, et latrocinantes, et quasi principem sequebantur.

11:3 Then he fled and avoided them, and dwelt in the land of Tob: and there were gathered to him needy men and robbers, and they followed him as their prince.

11:4 In illis diebus pugnabant filii Ammon contra Israël.

11:4 In those days the children of Ammon made war against Israel.

11:5 Quibus acriter instantibus perrexerunt majores natu de Galaad, ut tollerent in auxilium sui Jephte de terra Tob :

11:5 And as they pressed hard upon them, the ancients of Galaad went to fetch Jephte out of the land of Tob to help them:

11:6 dixeruntque ad eum : Veni et esto princeps noster, et pugna contra filios Ammon.

11:6 And they said to him: Come thou, and be our prince, and fight against the children of Ammon.

11:7 Quibus ille respondit : Nonne vos estis, qui odistis me, et ejecistis de domo patris mei ? et nunc venistis ad me necessitate compulsi.

11:7 And he answered them: Are not you the men that hated me, and cast me out of my father's house, and now you are come to me, constrained by necessity?

11:8 Dixeruntque principes Galaad ad Jephte : Ob hanc igitur causam nunc ad te venimus, ut proficiscaris nobiscum, et pugnes contra filios Ammon, sisque dux omnium qui habitant in Galaad.

11:8 And the princes of Galaad said to Jephte: For this cause we are now come to thee, that thou mayst go with us, and fight against the children of Ammon, and be head over all the inhabitants of Galaad.

11:9 Jephte quoque dixit eis : Si vere venistis ad me, ut pugnem pro vobis contra filios Ammon, tradideritque eos Dominus in manus meas, ego ero vester princeps ?

11:9 Jephte also said to them: If you be come to me sincerely, that I should fight for you against the children of Ammon, and the Lord shall deliver them into my hand, shall I be your prince?

11:10 Qui responderunt ei : Dominus, qui hæc audit, ipse mediator ac testis est quod nostra promissa faciemus.

11:10 They answered him: The Lord, who heareth these things, he himself is mediator and witness that we will do as we have promised.

11:11 Abiit itaque Jephte cum principibus Galaad, fecitque eum omnis populus principem sui. Locutusque est Jephte omnes sermones suos coram Domino in Maspha.

11:11 Jephte therefore went with the princes of Galaad, and all the people made him their prince. And Jephte spoke all his words before the Lord in Maspha.

11:12 Et misit nuntios ad regem filiorum Ammon, qui ex persona sua dicerent : Quid mihi et tibi est, quia venisti contra me, ut vastares terram meam ?

11:12 And he sent messengers to the king of the children of Ammon, to say in his name: What hast thou to do with me, that thou art come against me, to waste my land?

11:13 Quibus ille respondit : Quia tulit Israël terram meam, quando ascendit de Ægypto, a finibus Arnon usque Jaboc atque Jordanem : nunc ergo cum pace redde mihi eam.

11:13 And he answered them: Because Israel took away my land, when he came up out of Egypt, from the confines of the Arnon unto the Jaboc and the Jordan: now, therefore, restore the same peaceably to me.

11:14 Per quos rursum mandavit Jephte, et imperavit eis ut dicerent regi Ammon :

11:14 And Jephte again sent word by them, and commanded them to say to the king of Ammon:

11:15 Hæc dicit Jephte : Non tulit Israël terram Moab, nec terram filiorum Ammon :

11:15 Thus saith Jephte: Israel did not take away the land of Moab, nor the land of the children of Ammon:

11:16 sed quando de Ægypto conscenderunt, ambulavit per solitudinem usque ad mare Rubrum, et venit in Cades.

11:16 But when they came up out of Egypt, he walked through the desert to the Red Sea, and came into Cades.

11:17 Misitque nuntios ad regem Edom, dicens : Dimitte me ut transeam per terram tuam. Qui noluit acquiescere precibus ejus. Misit quoque ad regem Moab, qui et ipse transitum præbere contempsit. Mansit itaque in Cades,

11:17 And he sent messengers to the king of Edom, saying: Suffer me to pass through thy land. But he would not condescend to his request. He sent also to the king of Moab, who, likewise, refused to give him passage. He abode, therefore, in Cades,

11:18 et circuivit ex latere terram Edom et terram Moab : venitque contra orientalem plagam terræ Moab, et castrametatus est trans Arnon : nec voluit intrare terminos Moab. (Arnon quippe confinium est terræ Moab.)

11:18 And went round the land of Edom at the side, and the land of Moab: and came over against the east coast of the land of Moab, and camped on the other side of the Arnon: and he would not enter the bounds of Moab.

11:19 Misit itaque Israël nuntios ad Sehon regem Amorrhæorum, qui habitabat in Hesebon, et dixerunt ei : Dimitte ut transeam per terram tuam usque ad fluvium.

11:19 So Israel sent messengers to Sehon, king of the Amorrhites, who dwelt in Hesebon, and they said to him: Suffer me to pass through thy land to the river.

11:20 Qui et ipse Israël verba despiciens, non dimisit eum transire per terminos suos : sed infinita multitudine congregata, egressus est contra eum in Jasa, et fortiter resistebat.

11:20 But he, also despising the words of Israel, suffered him not to pass through his borders: but gathering an infinite multitude, went out against him to Jasa, and made strong opposition.

11:21 Tradiditque eum Dominus in manus Israël cum omni exercitu suo : qui percussit eum, et possedit omnem terram Amorrhæi habitatoris regionis illius,

11:21 And the Lord delivered him, with all his army, into the hands of Israel, and he slew him, and possessed all the land of the Amorrhite, the inhabitant of that country,

11:22 et universos fines ejus, de Arnon usque Jaboc, et de solitudine usque ad Jordanem.

11:22 And all the coasts thereof from the Arnon to the Jaboc, and from the wilderness to the Jordan.

11:23 Dominus ergo Deus Israël subvertit Amorrhæum, pugnante contra illum populo suo Israël, et tu nunc vis possidere terram ejus ?

11:23 So the Lord, the God of Israel, destroyed the Amorrhite, his people of Israel fighting against him, and wilt thou now possess his land?

11:24 nonne ea quæ possidet Chamos deus tuus, tibi jure debentur ? quæ autem Dominus Deus noster victor obtinuit, in nostram cedent possessionem :

11:24 Are not those things which thy god Chamos possesseth, due to thee by right? But what the Lord our God hath obtained by conquest, shall be our possession:

11:25 nisi forte melior es Balac filio Sephor rege Moab ; aut docere potes, quod jurgatus sit contra Israël, et pugnaverit contra eum,

11:25 Unless, perhaps, thou art better than Balac, the son of Sephor, king of Moab: or canst shew that he strove against Israel, and fought against him,

11:26 quando habitavit in Hesebon et viculis ejus, et in Aroër et villis illius, vel in cunctis civitatibus juxta Jordanem, per trecentos annos. Quare tanto tempore nihil super hac repetitione tentastis ?

11:26 Whereas he hath dwelt in Hesebon, and the villages thereof, and in Aroer, and its villages, and in all the cities near the Jordan, for three hundred years. Why have you for so long a time attempted nothing about this claim?

11:27 Igitur non ego pecco in te, sed tu contra me male agis, indicens mihi bella non justa. Judicet Dominus arbiter hujus diei inter Israël, et inter filios Ammon.

11:27 Therefore I do not trespass against thee, but thou wrongest me by declaring an unjust war against me. The Lord be judge, and decide this day, between Israel and the children of Ammon.

11:28 Noluitque acquiescere rex filiorum Ammon verbis Jephte, quæ per nuntios mandaverat.

11:28 And the king of the children of Ammon would not hearken to the words of Jephte, which he sent him by the messengers.

11:29 Factus est ergo super Jephte spiritus Domini, et circuiens Galaad et Manasse, Maspha quoque Galaad, et inde transiens ad filios Ammon,

11:29 Therefore the spirit of the Lord came upon Jephte, and going round Galaad, and Manasses, and Maspha of Galaad, and passing over from thence to the children of Ammon,

11:30 votum vovit Domino, dicens : Si tradideris filios Ammon in manus meas,

11:30 He made a vow to the Lord, saying: If thou wilt deliver the children of Ammon into my hands,

11:31 quicumque primus fuerit egressus de foribus domus meæ, mihique occurrerit revertenti cum pace a filiis Ammon, eum holocaustum offeram Domino.

11:31 Whosoever shall first come forth out of the doors of my house, and shall meet me, when I return in peace from the children of Ammon, the same will I offer a holocaust to the Lord.

11:32 Transivitque Jephte ad filios Ammon, ut pugnaret contra eos : quos tradidit Dominus in manus ejus.

11:32 And Jephte passed over to the children of Ammon to fight against them: and the Lord delivered them into his hands.

11:33 Percussitque ab Aroër usque dum venias in Mennith, viginti civitates, et usque ad Abel, quæ est vineis consita, plaga magna nimis : humiliatique sunt filii Ammon a filiis Israël.

11:33 And he smote them from Aroer till you come to Mennith, twenty cities, and as far as Abel, which is set with vineyards, with a very great slaughter: and the children of Ammon were humbled by the children of Israel.

11:34 Revertente autem Jephte in Maspha domum suam, occurrit ei unigenita filia sua cum tympanis et choris : non enim habebat alios liberos.

11:34 And when Jephte returned into Maspha, to his house, his only daughter met him with timbrels and with dances: for he had no other children.

11:35 Qua visa, scidit vestimenta sua, et ait : Heu me, filia mea ! decepisti me, et ipsa decepta es : aperui enim os meum ad Dominum, et aliud facere non potero.

11:35 And when he saw her, he rent his garments, and said: Alas! my daughter, thou hast deceived me, and thou thyself art deceived: for I have opened my mouth to the Lord, and I can do no other thing.

11:36 Cui illa respondit : Pater mi, si aperuisti os tuum ad Dominum, fac mihi quodcumque pollicitus es, concessa tibi ultione atque victoria de hostibus tuis.

11:36 And she answered him: My father, if thou hast opened thy mouth to the Lord, do unto me whatsoever thou hast promised, since the victory hath been granted to thee, and revenge of thy enemies.

11:37 Dixitque ad patrem : Hoc solum mihi præsta quod deprecor : dimitte me ut duobus mensibus circumeam montes, et plangam virginitatem meam cum sodalibus meis.

11:37 And she said to her father: Grant me only this, which I desire: Let me go, that I may go about the mountains for two months, and may bewail my virginity with my companions.

11:38 Cui ille respondit : Vade. Et dimisit eam duobus mensibus. Cumque abiisset cum sociis ac sodalibus suis, flebat virginitatem suam in montibus.

11:38 And he answered her: Go. And he sent her away for two months. And when she was gone with her comrades and companions, she mourned her virginity in the mountains.

11:39 Expletisque duobus mensibus, reversa est ad patrem suum, et fecit ei sicut voverat, quæ ignorabat virum. Exinde mos increbruit in Israël, et consuetudo servata est,

11:39 And the two months being expired, she returned to her father, and he did to her as he had vowed, and she knew no man. From thence came a fashion in Israel, and a custom has been kept:

11:40 ut post anni circulum conveniant in unum filiæ Israël, et plangant filiam Jephte Galaaditæ diebus quatuor.

11:40 That, from year to year, the daughters of Israel assemble together, and lament the daughter of Jephte the Galaadite, for four days.

Chapter 12

12:1 Ecce autem in Ephraim orta est seditio : nam transeuntes contra aquilonem, dixerunt ad Jephte : Quare vadens ad pugnam contra filios Ammon, vocare nos noluisti, ut pergeremus tecum ? igitur incendemus domum tuam.

12:1 But behold there arose a sedition in Ephraim. And passing towards the north, they said to Jephte: When thou wentest to fight against the children of Ammon, why wouldst thou not call us, that we might go with thee? Therefore we will burn thy house.

12:2 Quibus ille respondit : Disceptatio erat mihi et populo meo contra filios Ammon vehemens : vocavique vos, ut præberetis mihi auxilium, et facere noluistis.

12:2 And he answered them: I and my people were at great strife with the children of Ammon: and I called you to assist me, and you would not do it.

12:3 Quod cernens, posui animam meam in manibus meis, transivique ad filios Ammon, et tradidit eos Dominus in manus meas. Quid commerui, ut adversum me consurgatis in prælium ?

12:3 And when I saw this, I put my life in my own hands, and passed over against the children of Ammon and the Lord delivered them into my hands. What have I deserved, that you should rise up to fight against me?

12:4 Vocatis itaque ad se cunctis viris Galaad, pugnabat contra Ephraim : percusseruntque viri Galaad Ephraim, quia dixerat : Fugitivus est Galaad de Ephraim, et habitat in medio Ephraim et Manasse.

12:4 Then calling to him all the men of Galaad, he fought against Ephraim: and the men of Galaad defeated Ephraim, because he had said: Galaad is a fugitive of Ephraim, and dwelleth in the midst of Ephraim and Manasses.

12:5 Occupaveruntque Galaaditæ vada Jordanis, per quæ Ephraim reversurus erat. Cumque venisset ad ea de Ephraim numero, fugiens, atque dixisset : Obsecro ut me transire permittatis : dicebant ei Galaaditæ : Numquid Ephrathæus es ? quo dicente : Non sum :

12:5 And the Galaadites secured the fords of the Jordan, by which Ephraim was to return. And when any one of the number of Ephraim came thither in the flight, and said: I beseech you let me pass: the Galaadites said to him: Art thou not an Ephraimite? If he said: I am not:

12:6 interrogabant eum : Dic ergo Scibboleth, quod interpretatur Spica. Qui respondebat : Sibboleth : eadem littera spicam exprimere non valens. Statimque apprehensum jugulabant in ipso Jordanis transitu. Et ceciderunt in illo tempore de Ephraim quadraginta duo millia.

12:6 They asked him: Say then, Scibboleth, which is interpreted, An ear of corn. But he answered, Sibboleth, not being able to express an ear of corn by the same letter. Then presently they took him and killed him in the very passage of the Jordan. And there fell at that time of Ephraim, two and forty thousand.

12:7 Judicavit itaque Jephte Galaadites Israël sex annis : et mortuus est, ac sepultus in civitate sua Galaad.

12:7 And Jephte, the Galaadite, judged Israel six years: and he died, and was buried in his city of Galaad.

12:8 Post hunc judicavit Israël Abesan de Bethlehem :

12:8 After him Abesan of Bethlehem judged Israel:

12:9 qui habuit triginta filios, et totidem filias, quas emittens foras, maritis dedit, et ejusdem numeri filiis suis accepit uxores, introducens in domum suam. Qui septem annis judicavit Israël :

12:9 He had thirty sons, and as many daughters, whom he sent abroad, and gave to husbands, and took wives for his sons, of the same number, bringing them into his house. And he judged Israel seven years:

12:10 mortuusque est, ac sepultus in Bethlehem.

12:10 And he died, and was buried in Bethlehem.

12:11 Cui successit Ahialon Zabulonites : et judicavit Israël decem annis :

12:11 To him succeeded Ahialon, a Zabulonite: and he judged Israel ten years:

12:12 mortuusque est, ac sepultus in Zabulon.

12:12 And he died, and was buried in Zabulon.

12:13 Post hunc judicavit Israël Abdon filius Illel Pharathonites :

12:13 After him, Abdon, the son of Illel, a Pharathonite, judged Israel:

12:14 qui habuit quadraginta filios, et triginta ex eis nepotes, ascendentes super septuaginta pullos asinarum. Et judicavit Israël octo annis :

12:14 And he had forty sons, and of them thirty grandsons, mounted upon seventy ass colts, and he judged Israel eight years:

12:15 mortuusque est, ac sepultus in Pharathon terræ Ephraim, in monte Amalec.

12:15 And he died, and was buried in Pharathon, in the land of Ephraim, in the mount of Amalech.

Chapter 13

13:1 Rursumque filii Israël fecerunt malum in conspectu Domini : qui tradidit eos in manus Philisthinorum quadraginta annis.

13:1 And the children of Israel did evil again in the sight of the Lord: and he delivered them into the hands of the Philistines forty years.

13:2 Erat autem quidam vir de Saraa, et de stirpe Dan, nomine Manue, habens uxorem sterilem.

13:2 Now there was a certain man of Saraa, and of the race of Dan, whose name was Manue, and his wife was barren.

13:3 Cui apparuit angelus Domini, et dixit ad eam : Sterilis es et absque liberis : sed concipies, et paries filium.

13:3 And an angel of the Lord appeared to her, and said: Thou art barren and without children: but thou shalt conceive and bear a son.

13:4 Cave ergo ne bibas vinum ac siceram, nec immundum quidquam comedas :

13:4 Now therefore beware, and drink no wine nor strong drink, and eat not any unclean thing.

13:5 quia concipies, et paries filium, cujus non tanget caput novacula : erit enim nazaræus Dei ab infantia sua et ex matris utero, et ipse incipiet liberare Israël de manu Philisthinorum.

13:5 Because thou shalt conceive, and bear a son, and no razor shall touch his head: for he shall be a Nazarite of God, from his infancy, and from his mother's womb, and he shall begin to deliver Israel from the hands of the Philistines.

13:6 Quæ cum venisset ad maritum suum, dixit ei : Vir Dei venit ad me, habens vultum angelicum, terribilis nimis. Quem cum interrogassem quis esset, et unde venisset, et quo nomine vocaretur, noluit mihi dicere :

13:6 And when she was come to her husband, she said to him: A man of God came to me, having the countenance of an angel, very awful. And when I asked him whence he came, and by what name he was called, he would not tell me:

13:7 sed hoc respondit : Ecce concipies et paries filium : cave ne vinum bibas, nec siceram, et ne aliquo vescaris immundo : erit enim puer nazaræus Dei ab infantia sua, ex utero matris suæ usque ad diem mortis suæ.

13:7 But he answered thus: Behold thou shalt conceive and bear a son: beware thou drink no wine, nor strong drink, nor eat any unclean thing: for the child shall be a Nazarite of God from his infancy, from his mother's womb until the day of his death.

13:8 Oravit itaque Manue Dominum, et ait : Obsecro, Domine, ut vir Dei, quem misisti, veniat iterum, et doceat nos quid debeamus facere de puero, qui nasciturus est.

13:8 Then Manue prayed to the Lord, and said: I beseech thee, O Lord, that the man of God, whom thou didst send, may come again, and teach us what we ought to do concerning the child, that shall be born.

13:9 Exaudivitque Dominus deprecantem Manue, et apparuit rursum angelus Dei uxori ejus sedenti in agro : Manue autem maritus ejus non erat cum ea. Quæ cum vidisset angelum,

13:9 And the Lord heard the prayer of Manue, and the angel of the Lord appeared again to his wife, as she was sitting in the field. But Manue her husband was not with her. And when she saw the angel,

13:10 festinavit, et cucurrit ad virum suum : nuntiavitque ei, dicens : Ecce apparuit mihi vir, quem ante videram.

13:10 She made haste, and ran to her husband: and told him, saying: Behold the man hath appeared to me, whom I saw before.

13:11 Qui surrexit, et secutus est uxorem suam : veniensque ad virum, dixit ei : Tu es qui locutus es mulieri ? Et ille respondit : Ego sum.

13:11 He rose up, and followed his wife: and coming to the man, said to him: Art thou he that spoke to the woman? And he answered: I am.

13:12 Cui Manue : Quando, inquit, sermo tuus fuerit expletus, quid vis ut faciat puer ? aut a quo se observare debebit ?

13:12 And Manue said to him: When thy word shall come to pass, what wilt thou that the child should do? or from what shall he keep himself?

13:13 Dixitque angelus Domini ad Manue : Ab omnibus, quæ locutus sum uxori tuæ, abstineat se,

13:13 And the angel of the Lord said to Manue: From all the things I have spoken of to thy wife, let her refrain herself:

13:14 et quidquid ex vinea nascitur, non comedat : vinum et siceram non bibat ; nullo vescatur immundo : et quod ei præcepi, impleat atque custodiat.

13:14 And let her eat nothing that cometh of the vine, neither let her drink wine or strong drink, nor eat any unclean thing: and whatsoever I have commanded her, let her fulfil and observe.

13:15 Dixitque Manue ad angelum Domini : Obsecro te ut acquiescas precibus meis, et faciamus tibi hædum de capris.

13:15 And Manue said to the angel of the Lord: I beseech thee to consent to my request, and let us dress a kid for thee.

13:16 Cui respondit angelus : Si me cogis, non comedam panes tuos : si autem vis holocaustum facere, offer illud Domino. Et nesciebat Manue quod angelus Domini esset.

13:16 And the angel answered him: If thou press me I will not eat of thy bread: but if thou wilt offer a holocaust, offer it to the Lord. And Manue knew not it was the angel of the Lord.

13:17 Dixitque ad eum : Quod est tibi nomen, ut, si sermo tuus fuerit expletus, honoremus te ?

13:17 And he said to him: What is thy name, that, if thy word shall come to pass, we may honour thee?

13:18 Cui ille respondit : Cur quæris nomen meum, quod est mirabile ?

13:18 And he answered him: Why askest thou my name, which is wonderful?

13:19 Tulit itaque Manue hædum de capris, et libamenta, et posuit super petram, offerens Domino, qui facit mirabilia : ipse autem et uxor ejus intuebantur.

13:19 Then Manue took a kid of the flocks, and the libations, and put them upon a rock, offering to the Lord, who doth wonderful things: and he and his wife looked on.

13:20 Cumque ascenderet flamma altaris in cælum, angelus Domini pariter in flamma ascendit. Quod cum vidissent Manue et uxor ejus, proni ceciderunt in terram,

13:20 And when the flame from the altar went up towards heaven, the angel of the Lord ascended also in the same. And when Manue and his wife saw this, they fell flat on the ground;

13:21 et ultra eis non apparuit angelus Domini. Statimque intellexit Manue angelum Domini esse,

13:21 And the angel of the Lord appeared to them no more. And forthwith Manue understood that it was an angel of the Lord,

13:22 et dixit ad uxorem suam : Morte moriemur, quia vidimus Deum.

13:22 And he said to his wife: We shall certainly die, because we have seen God.

13:23 Cui respondit mulier : Si Dominus nos vellet occidere, de manibus nostris holocaustum et libamenta non suscepisset, nec ostendisset nobis hæc omnia, neque ea quæ sunt ventura dixisset.

13:23 And his wife answered him: If the Lord had a mind to kill us, he would not have received a holocaust and libations at our hands; neither would he have shewed us all these things, nor have told us the things that are to come.

13:24 Peperit itaque filium, et vocavit nomen ejus Samson. Crevitque puer, et benedixit ei Dominus.

13:24 And she bore a son, and called his name Samson. And the child grew, and the Lord blessed him.

13:25 Cœpitque spiritus Domini esse cum eo in castris Dan inter Saraa et Esthaol.

13:25 And the Spirit of the Lord began to be with him in the camp of Dan, between Saraa and Esthaol.

Chapter 14

14:1 Descendit ergo Samson in Thamnatha : vidensque ibi mulierem de filiabus Philisthiim,

14:1 Then Samson went down to Thamnatha, and seeing there a woman of the daughters of the Philistines,

14:2 ascendit, et nuntiavit patri suo et matri suæ, dicens : Vidi mulierem in Thamnatha de filiabus Philisthinorum : quam quæso ut mihi accipiatis uxorem.

14:2 He came up, and told his father and his mother, saying: I saw a woman in Thamnatha of the daughters of the Philistines: I beseech you, take her for me to wife.

14:3 Cui dixerunt pater et mater sua : Numquid non est mulier in filiabus fratrum tuorum, et in omni populo meo, quia vis accipere uxorem de Philisthiim, qui incircumcisi sunt ? Dixitque Samson ad patrem suum : Hanc mihi accipe : quia placuit oculis meis.

14:3 And his father and mother said to him: Is there no woman among the daughters of thy brethren, or among all my people, that thou wilt take a wife of the Philistines, who are uncircumcised? And Samson said to his father: Take this woman for me; for she hath pleased my eyes.

14:4 Parentes autem ejus nesciebant quod res a Domino fieret, et quæreret occasionem contra Philisthiim : eo enim tempore Philisthiim dominabantur Israëli.

14:4 Now his parents knew not that the thing was done by the Lord, and that he sought an occasion against the Philistines: for at that time the Philistines had dominion over Israel.

14:5 Descendit itaque Samson cum patre suo et matre in Thamnatha. Cumque venissent ad vineas oppidi, apparuit catulus leonis sævus, et rugiens, et occurrit ei.

14:5 Then Samson went down with his father and mother to Thamnatha. And when they were come to the vineyards of the town, behold a young lion met him, raging and roaring.

14:6 Irruit autem spiritus Domini in Samson, et dilaceravit leonem, quasi hædum in frustra discerpens, nihil omnino habens in manu : et hoc patri et matri noluit indicare.

14:6 And the Spirit of the Lord came upon Samson, and he tore the lion as he would have torn a kid in pieces, having nothing at all in his hand: and he would not tell this to his father and mother.

14:7 Descenditque, et locutus est mulieri quæ placuerat oculis ejus.

14:7 And he went down, and spoke to the woman that had pleased his eyes.

14:8 Et post aliquot dies revertens ut acciperet eam, declinavit ut videret cadaver leonis, et ecce examen apum in ore leonis erat ac favus mellis.

14:8 And after some days, returning to take her, he went aside to see the carcass of the lion, and behold there was a swarm of bees in the mouth of the lion, and a honey-comb.

14:9 Quem cum sumpsisset in manibus comedebat in via : veniensque ad patrem suum et matrem, dedit eis partem, qui et ipsi comederunt : nec tamen eis voluit indicare quod mel de corpore leonis assumpserat.

14:9 And when he had taken it in his hands, he went on eating: and coming to his father and mother, he gave them of it, and they ate: but he would not tell them that he had taken the honey from the body of the lion.

14:10 Descendit itaque pater ejus ad mulierem, et fecit filio suo Samson convivium : sic enim juvenes facere consueverant.

14:10 So his father went down to the woman, and made a feast for his son Samson: for so the young men used to do.

14:11 Cum ergo cives loci illius vidissent eum, dederunt ei sodales triginta ut essent cum eo.

14:11 And when the citizens of that place saw him, they brought him thirty companions to be with him.

14:12 Quibus locutus est Samson : Proponam vobis problema : quod si solveritis mihi intra septem dies convivii, dabo vobis triginta sindones, et totidem tunicas :

14:12 And Samson said to them: I will propose to you a riddle, which if you declare unto me within the seven days of the feast, I will give you thirty shirts, and as many coats:

14:13 sin autem non potueritis solvere, vos dabitis mihi triginta sindones, et ejusdem numeri tunicas. Qui responderunt ei : Propone problema, ut audiamus.

14:13 But if you shall not be able to declare it, you shall give me thirty shirts and the same number of coats. They answered him: Put forth the riddle, that we may hear it.

14:14 Dixitque eis : De comedente exivit cibus, et de forti egressa est dulcedo. Nec potuerunt per tres dies propositionem solvere.

14:14 And he said to them: Out of the eater came forth meat, and out of the strong came forth sweetness. And they could not for three days expound the riddle.

14:15 Cumque adesset dies septimus, dixerunt ad uxorem Samson : Blandire viro tuo et suade ei ut indicet tibi quid significet problema : quod si facere nolueris, incendemus te, et domum patris tui : an idcirco vocastis nos ad nuptias ut spoliaretis ?

14:15 And when the seventh day came, they said to the wife of Samson: Sooth thy husband, and persuade him to tell thee what the riddle meaneth. But if thou wilt not do it, we will burn thee, and thy father's house. Have you called us to the wedding on purpose to strip us?

14:16 Quæ fundebat apud Samson lacrimas, et quærebatur, dicens : Odisti me, et non diligis : idcirco problema, quod proposuisti filiis populi mei, non vis mihi exponere. At ille respondit : Patri meo et matri nolui dicere : et tibi indicare potero ?

14:16 So she wept before Samson and complained, saying: Thou hatest me, and dost not love me: therefore thou wilt not expound to me the riddle, which thou hast proposed to the sons of my people. But he answered: I would not tell it to my father and mother: and how can I tell it to thee?

14:17 Septem igitur diebus convivii flebat ante eum : tandemque die septimo cum ei esset molesta, exposuit. Quæ statim indicavit civibus suis.

14:17 So she wept before him the seven days of the feast: and, at length, on the seventh day, as she was troublesome to him, he expounded it. And she immediately told her countrymen.

14:18 Et illi dixerunt ei die septimo ante solis occubitum : Quid dulcius melle, et quid fortius leone ? Qui ait ad eos : Si non arassetis in vitula mea, non invenissetis propositionem meam.

14:18 And they, on the seventh day before the sun went down, said to him: What is sweeter than honey? and what is stronger than a lion? And he said to them: If you had not ploughed with my heifer, you had not found out my riddle.

14:19 Irruit itaque in eum spiritus Domini, descenditque Ascalonem, et percussit ibi triginta viros : quorum ablatas vestes dedit iis qui problema solverant. Iratusque nimis ascendit in domum patris sui :

14:19 And the Spirit of the Lord came upon him, and he went down to Ascalon, and slew there thirty men whose garments he took away, and gave to them that had declared the riddle. And being exceeding angry, he went up to his father's house:

14:20 uxor autem ejus accepit maritum unum de amicis ejus et pronubis.

14:20 But his wife took one of his friends and bridal companions for her husband.

Chapter 15

15:1 Post aliquantulum autem temporis, cum dies triticeæ messis instarent, venit Samson, invisere volens uxorem suam, et attulit ei hædum de capris. Cumque cubiculum ejus solito vellet intrare, prohibuit eum pater illius, dicens :

15:1 And a while after, when the days of the wheat harvest were at hand, Samson came, meaning to visit his wife, and he brought her a kid of the flock. And when he would have gone into her chamber, as usual, her father would not suffer him, saying:

15:2 Putavi quod odisses eam, et ideo tradidi illam amico tuo : sed habet sororem, quæ junior et pulchrior illa est : sit tibi pro ea uxor.

15:2 I thought thou hadst hated her, and therefore I gave her to thy friend: but she hath a sister, who is younger and fairer than she, take her to wife instead of her.

15:3 Cui Samson respondit : Ab hac die non erit culpa in me contra Philisthæos : faciam enim vobis mala.

15:3 And Samson answered him: From this day I shall be blameless in what I do against the Philistines: for I will do you evils.

15:4 Perrexitque et cepit trecentas vulpes, caudasque earum junxit ad caudas, et faces ligavit in medio :

15:4 And he went and caught three hundred foxes, and coupled them tail to tail, and fastened torches between the tails:

15:5 quas igne succendens, dimisit ut huc illucque discurrerent. Quæ statim perrexerunt in segetes Philisthinorum. Quibus succensis, et comportatæ jam fruges, et adhuc stantes in stipula, concrematæ sunt, in tantum ut vineas quoque et oliveta flamma consumeret.

15:5 And setting them on fire he let the foxes go, that they might run about hither and thither. And they presently went into the standing corn of the Philistines. Which being set on fire, both the corn that was already carried together, and that which was yet standing, was all burnt, insomuch that the flame consumed also the vineyards and the oliveyards.

15:6 Dixeruntque Philisthiim : Quis fecit hanc rem ? Quibus dictum est : Samson gener Thamnathæi : quia tulit uxorem ejus, et alteri tradidit, hæc operatus est. Ascenderuntque Philisthiim, et combusserunt tam mulierem quam patrem ejus.

15:6 Then the Philistines said: Who hath done this thing? And it was answered: Samson, the son in law of the Thamnathite, because he took away his wife, and gave her to another, hath done these things. And the Philistines went up and burnt both the woman and her father.

15:7 Quibus ait Samson : Licet hæc feceritis, tamen adhuc ex vobis expetam ultionem, et tunc quiescam.

15:7 But Samson said to them: Although you have done this, yet will I be revenged of you, and then I will be quiet.

15:8 Percussitque eos ingenti plaga, ita ut stupentes suram femori imponerent. Et descendens habitavit in spelunca petræ Etam.

15:8 And he made a great slaughter of them, so that in astonishment they laid the calf of the leg upon the thigh. And going down he dwelt in a cavern of the rock Etam.

15:9 Igitur ascendentes Philisthiim in terram Juda, castrametati sunt in loco, qui postea vocatus est Lechi, id est, Maxilla, ubi eorum effusus est exercitus.

15:9 Then the Philistines going up into the land of Juda, camped in the place which afterwards was called Lechi, that is, the Jawbone, where their army was spread abroad.

15:10 Dixeruntque ad eos de tribu Juda : Cur ascendistis adversum nos ? Qui responderunt : Ut ligemus Samson venimus, et reddamus ei quæ in nos operatus est.

15:10 And the men of the tribe of Juda said to them: Why are you come up against us? They answered: We are come to bind Samson, and to pay him for what he hath done against us.

15:11 Descenderunt ergo tria millia virorum de Juda ad specum silicis Etam, dixeruntque ad Samson : Nescis quod Philisthiim imperent nobis ? quare hoc facere voluisti ? Quibus ille ait : Sicut fecerunt mihi, sic feci eis.

15:11 Wherefore three thousand men of Juda went down to the cave of the rock Etam, and said to Samson: Knowest thou not that the Philistines rule over us? Why wouldst thou do thus? And he said to them: As they did to me, so have I done to them.

15:12 Ligare, inquiunt, te venimus, et tradere in manus Philisthinorum. Quibus Samson : Jurate, ait, et spondete mihi quod non occidatis me.

15:12 And they said to him: We are come to bind thee, and to deliver thee into the hands of the Philistines. And Samson said to them: Swear to me, and promise me that you will not kill me.

15:13 Dixerunt : Non te occidemus, sed vinctum trademus. Ligaveruntque eum duobus novis funibus, et tulerunt eum de petra Etam.

15:13 They said: We will not kill thee: but we will deliver thee up bound. And they bound him with two new cords, and brought him from the rock Etam.

15:14 Qui cum venisset ad locum Maxillæ, et Philisthiim vociferantes occurrissent ei, irruit spiritus Domini in eum : et sicut solent ad odorem ignis lina consumi, ita vincula, quibus ligatus erat, dissipata sunt et soluta.

15:14 Now when he was come to the place of the Jawbone, and the Philistines shouting went to meet him, the Spirit of the Lord came strongly upon him: and as flax is wont to be consumed at the approach of fire, so the bands with which he was bound were broken and loosed.

15:15 Inventamque maxillam, id est, mandibulam asini, quæ jacebat, arripiens interfecit in ea mille viros,

15:15 And finding a jawbone, even the jawbone of an ass, which lay there, catching it up, he slew therewith a thousand men.

15:16 et ait : In maxilla asini, in mandibula pulli asinarum, delevi eos, et percussi mille viros.

15:16 And he said: With the jawbone of an ass, with the jaw of the colt of asses, I have destroyed them, and have slain a thousand men.

15:17 Cumque hæc verba canens complesset, projecit mandibulam de manu, et vocavit nomen loci illius Ramathlechi, quod interpretatur, Elevatio maxillæ.

15:17 And when he had ended these words, singing, he threw the jawbone out of his hand, and called the name of that place Ramathlechi, which is interpreted the lifting up of the jawbone.

15:18 Sitiensque valde, clamavit ad Dominum, et ait : Tu dedisti in manu servi tui salutem hanc maximam atque victoriam : en siti morior, incidamque in manus incircumcisorum.

15:18 And being very thirsty, he cried to the Lord, and said: Thou hast given this very great deliverance and victory into the hand of thy servant: and behold I die for thirst, and shall fall into the hands of the uncircumcised.

15:19 Aperuit itaque Dominus molarem dentem in maxilla asini, et egressæ sunt ex eo aquæ. Quibus haustis, refocillavit spiritum, et vires recepit. Idcirco appellatum est nomen loci illius, Fons invocantis de maxilla, usque in præsentem diem.

15:19 Then the Lord opened a great tooth in the jaw of the ass and waters issued out of it. And when he had drunk them, he refreshed his spirit, and recovered his strength. Therefore the name of that place was called The Spring of him that invoked from the jawbone, until this present day.

15:20 Judicavitque Israël in diebus Philisthiim viginti annis.

15:20 And he judged Israel, in the days of the Philistines, twenty years.

Chapter 16

16:1 Abiit quoque in Gazam, et vidit ibi mulierem meretricem, ingressusque est ad eam.

16:1 He went also into Gaza, and saw there a woman, a harlot, and went in unto her.

16:2 Quod cum audissent Philisthiim, et percrebruisset apud eos intrasse urbem Samson, circumdederunt eum, positis in porta civitatis custodibus : et ibi tota nocte cum silentio præstolantes, ut facto mane exeuntem occiderent.

16:2 And when the Philistines had heard this, and it was noised about among them, that Samson was come into the city, they surrounded him, setting guards at the gate of the city, and watching there all the night in silence, that in the morning they might kill him as he went out.

16:3 Dormivit autem Samson usque ad medium noctem : et inde consurgens, apprehendit ambas portæ fores cum postibus suis et sera, impositasque humeris suis portavit ad verticem montis, qui respicit Hebron.

16:3 But Samson slept till midnight, and then rising, he took both the doors of the gate, with the posts thereof and the bolt, and laying them on his shoulders, carried them up to the top of the hill, which looketh towards Hebron.

16:4 Post hæc amavit mulierem, quæ habitabat in valle Sorec, et vocabatur Dalila.

16:4 After this he loved a woman, who dwelt in the valley of Sorec, and she was called Dalila.

16:5 Veneruntque ad eam principes Philisthinorum, atque dixerunt : Decipe eum, et disce ab illo, in quo habeat tantam fortitudinem, et quomodo eum superare valeamus, et vinctum affligere : quod si feceris, dabimus tibi singuli mille et centum argenteos.

16:5 And the princes of the Philistines came to her, and said: Deceive him, and learn of him wherein his great strength lieth, and how we may be able to overcome him, to bind and afflict him: which if thou shalt do, we will give thee every one of us eleven hundred pieces of silver.

16:6 Locuta est ergo Dalila ad Samson : Dic mihi, obsecro, in quo sit tua maxima fortitudo, et quid sit quo ligatus erumpere nequeas ?

16:6 And Dalila said to Samson: Tell me, I beseech thee, wherein thy greatest strength lieth, and what it is, wherewith if thou wert bound, thou couldst not break loose.

16:7 Cui respondit Samson : Si septem nerviceis funibus necdum siccis, et adhuc humentibus, ligatus fuero, infirmus ero ut ceteri homines.

16:7 And Samson answered her: If I shall be bound with seven cords, made of sinews not yet dry, but still moist, I shall be weak like other men.

16:8 Attuleruntque ad eam satrapæ Philisthinorum septem funes, ut dixerat : quibus vinxit eum,

16:8 And the princes of the Philistines brought unto her seven cords, such as he spoke of, with which she bound him;

16:9 latentibus apud se insidiis, et in cubiculo finem rei expectantibus : clamavitque ad eum : Philisthiim super te, Samson. Qui rupit vincula, quomodo si rumpat quis filum de stuppæ tortum putamine, cum odorem ignis acceperit : et non est cognitum in quo esset fortitudo ejus.

16:9 Men lying privately in wait with her, and in the chamber, expecting the event of the thing, and she cried out to him: The Philistines are upon thee, Samson. And he broke the bands, as a man would break a thread of tow twined with spittle, when it smelleth the fire: so it was not known wherein his strength lay.

16:10 Dixitque ad eum Dalila : Ecce illusisti mihi, et falsum locutus es : saltem nunc indica mihi quo ligari debeas.

16:10 And Dalila said to him: Behold thou hast mocked me, and hast told me a false thing: but now at least tell me wherewith thou mayest be bound.

16:11 Cui ille respondit : Si ligatus fuero novis funibus, qui numquam fuerunt in opere, infirmus ero, et aliorum hominum similis.

16:11 And he answered her: If I shall be bound with new ropes, that were never in work, I shall be weak and like other men.

16:12 Quibus rursum Dalila vinxit eum, et clamavit : Philisthiim super te, Samson : in cubiculo insidiis præparatis. Qui ita rupit vincula quasi fila telarum.

16:12 Dalila bound him again with these, and cried out: The Philistines are upon thee, Samson, there being an ambush prepared for him in the chamber. But he broke the bands like threads of webs.

16:13 Dixitque Dalila rursum ad eum : Usquequo decipis me, et falsum loqueris ? ostende quo vinciri debeas. Cui respondit Samson : Si septem crines capitis mei cum licio plexueris, et clavum his circumligatum terræ fixeris, infirmus ero.

16:13 And Dalila said to him again: How long dost thou deceive me, and tell me lies? Shew me wherewith thou mayest be bound. And Samson answered her: If thou plattest the seven locks of my head with a lace, and tying them round about a nail, fastenest it in the ground, I shall be weak.

16:14 Quod cum fecisset Dalila, dixit ad eum : Philisthiim super te, Samson. Qui consurgens de somno extraxit clavum cum crinibus et licio.

16:14 And when Dalila had done this, she said to him: The Philistines are upon thee, Samson. And awaking out of his sleep, he drew out the nail with the hairs and the lace.

16:15 Dixitque ad eum Dalila : Quomodo dicis quod amas me, cum animus tuus non sit mecum ? Per tres vices mentitus es mihi, et noluisti dicere in quo sit maxima fortitudo tua.

16:15 And Dalila said to him: How dost thou say thou lovest me, when thy mind is not with me? Thou hast told me lies these three times, and wouldst not tell me wherein thy greatest strength lieth.

16:16 Cumque molesta esset ei, et per multos dies jugiter adhæreret, spatium ad quietem non tribuens, defecit anima ejus, et ad mortem usque lassata est.

16:16 And when she pressed him much, and continually hung upon him for many days, giving him no time to rest, his soul fainted away, and was wearied even unto death.

16:17 Tunc aperiens veritatem rei, dixit ad eam : Ferrum numquam ascendit super caput meum, quia nazaræus, id est, consecratus Deo, sum de utero matris meæ : si rasum fuerit caput meum, recedet a me fortitudo mea, et deficiam, eroque sicut ceteri homines.

16:17 Then opening the truth of the thing, he said to her: The razor hath never come upon my head, for I am a Nazarite, that is to say, consecrated to God from my mother's womb: If my head be shaven, my strength shall depart from me, and I shall become weak, and shall be like other men.

16:18 Vidensque illa quod confessus ei esset omnem animum suum, misit ad principes Philisthinorum ac mandavit : Ascende adhuc semel, quia nunc mihi aperuit cor suum. Qui ascenderunt assumpta pecunia, quam promiserant.

16:18 Then seeing that he had discovered to her all his mind, she sent to the princes of the Philistines, saying: Come up this once more, for now he hath opened his heart to me. And they went up, taking with them the money which they had promised.

16:19 At illa dormire eum fecit super genua sua, et in sinu suo reclinare caput. Vocavitque tonsorem, et rasit septem crines ejus, et cœpit abigere eum, et a se repellere : statim enim ab eo fortitudo discessit.

16:19 But she made him sleep upon her knees, and lay his head in her bosom. And she called a barber and shaved his seven locks, and began to drive him away, and thrust him from her: for immediately his strength departed from him.

16:20 Dixitque : Philisthiim super te, Samson. Qui de somno consurgens, dixit in animo suo : Egrediar sicut ante feci, et me excutiam : nesciens quod recessisset ab eo Dominus.

16:20 And she said: The Philistines are upon thee, Samson. And awaking from sleep, he said in his mind: I will go out as I did before, and shake myself, not knowing that the Lord was departed from him.

16:21 Quem cum apprehendissent Philisthiim, statim eruerunt oculos ejus, et duxerunt Gazam vinctum catenis, et clausum in carcere molere fecerunt.

16:21 Then the Philistines seized upon him, and forthwith pulled out his eyes, and led him bound in chains to Gaza, and shutting him up in prison made him grind.

16:22 Jamque capilli ejus renasci cœperunt.

16:22 And now his hair began to grow again,

16:23 Et principes Philisthinorum convenerunt in unum ut immolarent hostias magnificas Dagon deo suo, et epularentur, dicentes : Tradidit deus noster inimicum nostrum Samson in manus nostras.

16:23 And the princes of the Philistines assembled together, to offer great sacrifices to Dagon their god, and to make merry, saying: Our god hath delivered our enemy Samson into our hands.

16:24 Quod etiam populus videns, laudabat deum suum, eademque dicebat : Tradidit deus noster adversarium nostrum in manus nostras, qui delevit terram nostram, et occidit plurimos.

16:24 And the people also seeing this, praised their god, and said the same: Our god hath delivered our adversary into our hands, him that destroyed our country, and killed very many.

16:25 Lætantesque per convivia, sumptis jam epulis, præceperunt ut vocaretur Samson, et ante eos luderet. Qui adductus de carcere ludebat ante eos, feceruntque eum stare inter duas columnas.

16:25 And rejoicing in their feasts, when they had now taken their good cheer, they commanded that Samson should be called, and should play before them. And being brought out of prison, he played before them; and they made him stand between two pillars.

16:26 Qui dixit puero regenti gressus suos : Dimitte me, ut tangam columnas, quibus omnis imminet domus, et recliner super eas, et paululum requiescam.

16:26 And he said to the lad that guided his steps: Suffer me to touch the pillars which support the whole house, and let me lean upon them, and rest a little.

16:27 Domus autem erat plena virorum ac mulierum, et erant ibi omnes principes Philisthinorum, ac de tecto et solario circiter tria millia utriusque sexus spectantes ludentem Samson.

16:27 Now the house was full of men and women, and all the princes of the Philistines were there. Moreover about three thousand persons of both sexes, from the roof and the higher part of the house, were beholding Samson's play.

16:28 At ille invocato Domino ait : Domine Deus, memento mei, et redde mihi nunc fortitudinem pristinam, Deus meus, ut ulciscar me de hostibus meis, et pro amissione duorum luminum unam ultionem recipiam.

16:28 But he called upon the Lord, saying: O Lord God remember me, and restore to me now my former strength, O my God, that I may revenge myself on my enemies, and for the loss of my two eyes I may take one revenge.

16:29 Et apprehendens ambas columnas quibus innitebatur domus, alteramque earum dextera et alteram læva tenens,

16:29 And laying hold on both the pillars on which the house rested, and holding the one with his right hand, and the other with his left,

16:30 ait : Moriatur anima mea cum Philisthiim. Concussisque fortiter columnis, cecidit domus super omnes principes, et ceteram multitudinem quæ ibi erat : multoque plures interfecit moriens, quam ante vivus occiderat.

16:30 He said: Let me die with the Philistines. And when he had strongly shook the pillars, the house fell upon all the princes, and the rest of the multitude, that was there: and he killed many more at his death, than he had killed before in his life.

16:31 Descendentes autem fratres ejus et universa cognatio, tulerunt corpus ejus, et sepelierunt inter Saraa et Esthaol in sepulchro patris sui Manue : judicavitque Israël viginti annis.

16:31 And his brethren and all his kindred, going down took his body, and buried it between Saraa and Esthaol, in the buryingplace of his father Manue: and he judged Israel twenty years.

Chapter 17

17:1 Fuit eo tempore vir quidam de monte Ephraim nomine Michas,

17:1 There was at that time a man of mount Ephraim, whose name was Michas.

17:2 qui dixit matri suæ : Mille et centum argenteos, quos separaveras tibi, et super quibus me audiente juraveras, ecce ego habeo, et apud me sunt. Cui illa respondit : Benedictus filius meus Domino.

17:2 Who said to his mother: The eleven hundred pieces of silver, which thou hadst put aside for thyself, and concerning which thou didst swear in my hearing, behold I have, and they are with me. And she said to him. Blessed be my son by the Lord.

17:3 Reddidit ergo eos matri suæ, quæ dixerat ei : Consecravi et vovi hoc argentum Domino, ut de manu mea suscipiat filius meus, et faciat sculptile atque conflatile : et nunc trado illud tibi.

17:3 So he restored them to his mother, who said to him: I have consecrated and vowed this silver to the Lord, that my son may receive it at my hand, and make a graven and a molten god; so now I deliver it to thee.

17:4 Reddidit igitur eos matri suæ : quæ tulit ducentos argenteos, et dedit eos argentario, ut faceret ex eis sculptile atque conflatile, quod fuit in domo Michæ.

17:4 And he restored them to his mother: and she took two hundred pieces of silver and gave them to the silversmith, to make of them a graven and a molten God, which was in the house of Michas.

17:5 Qui ædiculam quoque in ea deo separavit, et fecit ephod, et theraphim, id est, vestem sacerdotalem, et idola : implevitque unius filiorum suorum manum, et factus est ei sacerdos.

17:5 And he separated also therein a little temple for the god, and made an ephod, and theraphim, that is to say, a priestly garment, and idols: and he filled the hand of one of his sons, and he became his priest.

17:6 In diebus illis non erat rex in Israël, sed unusquisque quod sibi rectum videbatur, hoc faciebat.

17:6 In those days there was no king in Israel, but every one did that which seemed right to himself.

17:7 Fuit quoque alter adolescens de Bethlehem Juda, ex cognatione ejus : eratque ipse Levites, et habitabat ibi.

17:7 There was also another young man of Bethlehem Juda, of the kindred thereof: and he was a Levite, and dwelt there.

17:8 Egressusque de civitate Bethlehem, peregrinari voluit ubicumque sibi commodum reperisset. Cumque venisset in montem Ephraim, iter faciens, et declinasset parumper in domum Michæ,

17:8 Now he went out from the city of Bethlehem, and desired to sojourn wheresoever he should find it convenient for him. And when he was come to mount Ephraim, as he was on his journey, and had turned aside a little into the house of Michas,

17:9 interrogatus est ab eo unde venisset. Qui respondit : Levita sum de Bethlehem Juda, et vado ut habitem ubi potuero, et utile mihi esse perspexero.

17:9 He was asked by him whence he came. And he answered: I am a Levite of Bethlehem Juda, and I am going to dwell where I can, and where I shall find a place to my advantage.

17:10 Dixitque Michas : Mane apud me, et esto mihi parens ac sacerdos : daboque tibi per annos singulos decem argenteos, ac vestem duplicem, et quæ ad victum sunt necessaria.

17:10 And Michas said: Stay with me, and be unto me a father and a priest, and I will give thee every year ten pieces of silver, and a double suit of apparel, and thy victuals.

17:11 Acquievit, et mansit apud hominem, fuitque illi quasi unus de filiis.

17:11 He was content, and abode with the man, and was unto him as one of his sons.

17:12 Implevitque Michas manum ejus, et habuit puerum sacerdotem apud se :

17:12 And Michas filled his hand, and had the young man with him for his priest, saying:

17:13 Nunc scio, dicens, quod benefaciet mihi Deus habenti Levitici generis sacerdotem.

17:13 Now I know God will do me good, since I have a priest of the race of the Levites.

Chapter 18

18:1 In diebus illis non erat rex in Israël, et tribus Dan quærebat possessionem sibi, ut habitaret in ea : usque ad illum enim diem inter ceteras tribus sortem non acceperat.

18:1 In those days there was no king in Israel, and the tribe of Dan sought them an inheritance to dwell in: for unto that day they had not received their lot among the other tribes.

18:2 Miserunt ergo filii Dan stirpis et familiæ suæ quinque viros fortissimos de Saraa et Esthaol, ut explorarent terram, et diligenter inspicerent : dixeruntque eis : Ite, et considerate terram. Qui cum pergentes venissent in montem Ephraim, et intrassent domum Michæ, requieverunt ibi :

18:2 So the children of Dan sent five most valiant men, of their stock and family, from Saraa and Esthaol, to spy out the land, and to view it diligently: and they said to them: Go, and view the land. They went on their way, and when they came to mount Ephraim, they went into the house of Michas, and rested there:

18:3 et agnoscentes vocem adolescentis Levitæ, utentesque illius diversorio, dixerunt ad eum : Quis te huc adducit ? quid hic agis ? quam ob causam huc venire voluisti ?

18:3 And knowing the voice of the young man the Levite, and lodging with him, they said to him: Who brought thee hither? what dost thou here? why wouldst thou come hither?

18:4 Qui respondit eis : Hæc et hæc præstitit mihi Michas, et me mercede conduxit, ut sim ei sacerdos.

18:4 He answered them: Michas hath done such and such things for me, and hath hired me to be his priest.

18:5 Rogaverunt autem eum ut consuleret Dominum ut scire possent an prospero itinere pergerent, et res haberet effectum.

18:5 Then they desired him to consult the Lord, that they might know whether their journey should be prosperous, and the thing should have effect.

18:6 Qui respondit eis : Ite in pace : Dominus respicit viam vestram, et iter quo pergitis.

18:6 He answered them: Go in peace: the Lord looketh on your way, and the journey that you go.

18:7 Euntes igitur quinque viri venerunt Lais : videruntque populum habitantem in ea absque ullo timore, juxta consuetudinem Sidoniorum, securum et quietum, nullo ei penitus resistente, magnarumque opum, et procul a Sidone atque a cunctis hominibus separatum.

18:7 So the five men going on came to Lais: and they saw how the people dwelt therein without any fear, according to the custom of the Sidonians, secure and easy, having no man at all to oppose them, being very rich, and living separated, at a distance from Sidon and from all men.

18:8 Reversique ad fratres suos in Saraa et Esthaol, et quid egissent sciscitantibus responderunt :

18:8 And they returned to their brethren in Saraa and Esthaol, who asked them what they had done: to whom they answered:

18:9 Surgite, ascendamus ad eos : vidimus enim terram valde opulentam et uberem. Nolite negligere, nolite cessare : eamus, et possideamus eam : nullus erit labor.

18:9 Arise, and let us go up to them: for we have seen the land which is exceeding rich and fruitful: neglect not, lose no time: let us go and possess it, there will be no difficulty.

18:10 Intrabimus ad securos, in regionem latissimam, tradetque nobis Dominus locum, in quo nullius rei est penuria eorum quæ gignuntur in terra.

18:10 We shall come to a people that is secure, into a spacious country, and the Lord will deliver the place to us, in which there is no want of any thing that groweth on the earth.

18:11 Profecti igitur sunt de cognatione Dan, id est, de Saraa et Esthaol, sexcenti viri accincti armis bellicis,

18:11 There went therefore of the kindred of Dan, to wit, from Saraa and Esthaol, six hundred men, furnished with arms for war.

18:12 ascendentesque manserunt in Cariathiarim Judæ : qui locus ex eo tempore Castrorum Dan nomen accepit, et est post tergum Cariathiarim.

18:12 And going up they lodged in Cariathiarim of Juda: which place from that time is called the camp of Dan, and is behind Cariathiarim.

18:13 Inde transierunt in montem Ephraim. Cumque venissent ad domum Michæ,

18:13 From thence they passed into mount Ephraim. And when they were come to the house of Michas,

18:14 dixerunt quinque viri, qui prius missi fuerant ad considerandam terram Lais, ceteris fratribus suis : Nostis quod in domibus istis sit ephod, et theraphim, et sculptile, atque conflatile : videte quid vobis placeat.

18:14 The five men, that before had been sent to view the land of Lais, said to the rest of their brethren: You know that in these houses there is an ephod and theraphim, and a graven and a molten god: see what you are pleased to do.

18:15 Et cum paululum declinassent, ingressi sunt domum adolescentis Levitæ, qui erat in domo Michæ : salutaveruntque eum verbis pacificis.

18:15 And when they had turned a little aside, they went into the house of the young man the Levite, who was in the house of Michas: and they saluted him with words of peace.

18:16 Sexcenti autem viri ita ut erant armati, stabant ante ostium.

18:16 And the six hundred men stood before the door, appointed with their arms.

18:17 At illi, qui ingressi fuerant domum juvenis, sculptile, et ephod, et theraphim, atque conflatile tollere nitebantur, et sacerdos stabat ante ostium, sexcentis viris fortissimis haud procul expectantibus.

18:17 But they that were gone into the house of the young man, went about to take away the graven god, and the ephod, and the theraphim, and the molten god, and the priest stood before the door, the six hundred valiant men waiting not far off.

18:18 Tulerunt igitur qui intraverant sculptile, ephod, et idola, atque conflatile. Quibus dixit sacerdos : Quid facitis ?

18:18 So they that were gone in took away the graven thing, the ephod, and the idols, and the molten god, And the priest said to them: What are you doing?

18:19 Cui responderunt : Tace et pone digitum super os tuum : venique nobiscum, ut habeamus te patrem, ac sacerdotem. Quid tibi melius est, ut sis sacerdos in domo unius viri, an in una tribu et familia in Israël ?

18:19 And they said to him: Hold thy peace, and put thy finger on thy mouth, and come with us, that we may have thee for a father, and a priest. Whether is better for thee, to be a priest in the house of one man, or in a tribe and family in Israel?

18:20 Quod cum audisset, acquievit sermonibus eorum, et tulit ephod, et idola, ac sculptile, et profectus est cum eis.

18:20 When he heard this, he agreed to their words, and took the ephod, and the idols, and the graven god, and departed with them.

18:21 Qui cum pergerent, et ante se ire fecissent parvulos ac jumenta, et omne quod erat pretiosum,

18:21 And when they were going forward, and had put before them the children and the cattle, and all that was valuable,

18:22 et jam a domo Michæ essent procul, viri qui habitabant in ædibus Michæ conclamantes secuti sunt,

18:22 And were now at a distance from the house of Michas, the men that dwelt in the houses of Michas gathering together followed them,

18:23 et post tergum clamare cœperunt. Qui cum respexissent, dixerunt ad Micham : Quid tibi vis ? cur clamas ?

18:23 And began to shout out after them. They looked back, and said to Michas: What aileth thee? Why dost thou cry?

18:24 Qui respondit : Deos meos, quos mihi feci, tulistis, et sacerdotem, et omnia quæ habeo, et dicitis : Quid tibi est ?

18:24 And he answered: You have taken away my gods which I have made me, and the priest, and all that I have, and do you say: What aileth thee?

18:25 Dixeruntque ei filii Dan : Cave ne ultra loquaris ad nos, et veniant ad te viri animo concitati, et ipse cum omni domo tua pereas.

18:25 And the children of Dan said to him: See thou say no more to us, lest men enraged come upon thee, and thou perish with all thy house.

18:26 Et sic cœpto itinere perrexerunt. Videns autem Michas quod fortiores se essent, reversus est in domum suam.

18:26 And so they went on the journey they had begun. But Michas seeing that they were stronger than he, returned to his house.

18:27 Sexcenti autem viri tulerunt sacerdotem, et quæ supra diximus : veneruntque in Lais ad populum quiescentem atque securum, et percusserunt eos in ore gladii : urbemque incendio tradiderunt,

18:27 And the six hundred men took the priest, and the things we spoke of before, and came to Lais, to a people that was quiet and secure, and smote them with the edge of the sword: and the city they burnt with fire,

18:28 nullo penitus ferente præsidium, eo quod procul habitarent a Sidone, et cum nullo hominum haberent quidquam societatis ac negotii. Erat autem civitas sita in regione Rohob : quam rursum exstruentes habitaverunt in ea,

18:28 There being no man at all who brought them any succour, because they dwelt far from Sidon, and had no society or business with any man. And the city was in the land of Rohob: and they rebuilt it, and dwelt therein,

18:29 vocato nomine civitatis Dan, juxta vocabulum patris sui, quem genuerat Israël, quæ prius Lais dicebatur.

18:29 Calling the name of the city Dan, after the name of their father, who was the son of Israel, which before was called Lais.

18:30 Posueruntque sibi sculptile, et Jonathan filium Gersam filii Moysi ac filios ejus sacerdotes in tribu Dan, usque ad diem captivitatis suæ.

18:30 And they set up to themselves the graven idol, and Jonathan the son of Gersam, the son of Moses, he and his sons were priests in the tribe of Dan, until the day of their captivity.

18:31 Mansitque apud eos idolum Michæ omni tempore quo fuit domus Dei in Silo. In diebus illis non erat rex in Israël.

18:31 And the idol of Michas remained with them all the time that the house of God was in Silo. In those days there was no king in Israel.

Chapter 19

19:1 Fuit quidam vir Levites habitans in latere montis Ephraim, qui accepit uxorem de Bethlehem Juda :

19:1 There was a certain Levite, who dwelt on the side of mount Ephraim, who took a wife of Bethlehem Juda:

19:2 quæ reliquit eum, et reversa est in domum patris sui in Bethlehem, mansitque apud eum quatuor mensibus.

19:2 And she left him, and returned to her father's house in Bethlehem, and abode with him four months.

19:3 Secutusque est eam vir suus, volens reconciliari ei, atque blandiri, et secum reducere, habens in comitatu puerum et duos asinos : quæ suscepit eum, et introduxit in domum patris sui. Quod cum audisset socer ejus, eumque vidisset, occurrit ei lætus,

19:3 And her husband followed her, willing to be reconciled with her, and to speak kindly to her, and to bring her back with him, having with him a servant and two asses: and she received him, and brought him into her father's house. And when his father in law had heard this, and had seen him, he met him with joy,

19:4 et amplexatus est hominem. Mansitque gener in domo soceri tribus diebus, comedens cum eo et bibens familiariter.

19:4 And embraced the man. And the son in law tarried in the house of his father in law three days, eating with him and drinking familiarly.

19:5 Die autem quarto de nocte consurgens, proficisci voluit : quem tenuit socer, et ait ad eum : Gusta prius pauxillum panis, et conforta stomachum, et sic proficisceris.

19:5 But on the fourth day, arising early in the morning, he desired to depart. But his father in law kept him, and said to him: Taste first a little bread, and strengthen thy stomach, and so thou shalt depart.

19:6 Sederuntque simul, ac comederunt et biberunt. Dixitque pater puellæ ad generum suum : Quæso te ut hodie hic maneas, pariterque lætemur.

19:6 And they sat down together, and ate and drank. And the father of the young woman said to his son in law: I beseech thee to stay here to day, and let us make merry together.

19:7 At ille consurgens, cœpit velle proficisci. Et nihilominus obnixe eum socer tenuit, et apud se fecit manere.

19:7 But he rising up, began to be for departing. And nevertheless his father in law earnestly pressed him, and made him stay with him.

19:8 Mane autem facto, parabat Levites iter. Cui socer rursum : Oro te, inquit, ut paululum cibi capias, et assumptis viribus donec increscat dies, postea proficiscaris. Comederunt ergo simul.

19:8 But when morning was come, the Levite prepared to go on his journey. And his father in law said to him again: I beseech thee to take a little meat, and strengthening thyself, till the day be farther advanced, afterwards thou mayest depart. And they ate together.

19:9 Surrexitque adolescens, ut pergeret cum uxore sua et puero. Cui rursum locutus est socer : Considera quod dies ad occasum declivior sit, et propinquat ad vesperum : mane apud me etiam hodie, et duc lætum diem, et cras proficisceris ut vadas in domum tuam.

19:9 And the young man arose to set forward with his wife and servant. And his father in law spoke to him again: Consider that the day is declining, and draweth toward evening: tarry with me to day also, and spend the day in mirth, and to morrow thou shalt depart, that thou mayest go into thy house.

19:10 Noluit gener acquiescere sermonibus ejus : sed statim perrexit, et venit contra Jebus, quæ altero nomine vocatur Jerusalem, ducens secum duos asinos onustos, et concubinam.

19:10 His son in law would not consent to his words: but forthwith went forward, and came over against Jebus, which by another name is called Jerusalem, leading with him two asses loaden, and his concubine.

19:11 Jamque erant juxta Jebus, et dies mutabatur in noctem : dixitque puer ad dominum suum : Veni, obsecro : declinemus ad urbem Jebusæorum, et maneamus in ea.

19:11 And now they were come near Jebus, and the day was far spent: and the servant said to his master: Come, I beseech thee, let us turn into the city of the Jebusites, and lodge there.

19:12 Cui respondit dominus : Non ingrediar oppidum gentis alienæ, quæ non est de filiis Israël : sed transibo usque Gabaa,

19:12 His master answered him: I will not go into the town of another nation, who are not of the children of Israel, but I will pass over to Gabaa:

19:13 et cum illuc pervenero, manebimus in ea, aut certe in urbe Rama.

19:13 And when I shall come thither, we will lodge there, or at least in the city of Rama.

19:14 Transierunt ergo Jebus, et cœptum carpebant iter, occubuitque eis sol juxta Gabaa, quæ est in tribu Benjamin :

19:14 So they passed by Jebus, and went on their journey, and the sun went down upon them when they were by Gabaa, which is in the tribe of Benjamin:

19:15 diverteruntque ad eam, ut manerent ibi. Quo cum intrassent, sedebant in platea civitatis, et nullus eos recipere voluit hospitio.

19:15 And they turned into it to lodge there. And when they were come in, they sat in the street of the city, for no man would receive them to lodge.

19:16 Et ecce, apparuit homo senex, revertens de agro et de opere suo vesperi, qui et ipse de monte erat Ephraim, et peregrinus habitabat in Gabaa : homines autem regionis illius erant filii Jemini.

19:16 And behold they saw an old man, returning out of the field and from his work in the evening, and he also was of mount Ephraim, and dwelt as a stranger in Gabaa; but the men of that country were the children of Jemini.

19:17 Elevatisque oculis, vidit senex sedentem hominem cum sarcinulis suis in platea civitatis, et dixit ad eum : Unde venis ? et quo vadis ?

19:17 And the old man lifting up his eyes, saw the man sitting with his bundles in the street of the city, and said to him: Whence comest thou? and whither goest thou?

19:18 Qui respondit ei : Profecti sumus de Bethlehem Juda, et pergimus ad locum nostrum, qui est in latere montis Ephraim, unde ieramus in Bethlehem : et nunc vadimus ad domum Dei, nullusque sub tectum suum nos vult recipere,

19:18 He answered him: We came out from Bethlehem Juda, and we are going to our home, which is on the side of mount Ephraim, from whence we went to Bethlehem: and now we go to the house of God, and none will receive us under his roof:

19:19 habentes paleas et fœnum in asinorum pabulum, et panem ac vinum in meos et ancillæ tuæ usus, et pueri qui mecum est : nulla re indigemus nisi hospitio.

19:19 We have straw and hay for provender of the asses, and bread and wine for the use of myself and of thy handmaid, and of the servant that is with me: we want nothing but lodging.

19:20 Cui respondit senex : Pax tecum sit, ego præbebo omnia quæ necessaria sunt : tantum, quæso, ne in platea maneas.

19:20 And the old man answered him: Peace be with thee: I will furnish all things that are necessary: only I beseech thee, stay not in the street.

19:21 Introduxitque eum in domum suam, et pabulum asinis præbuit : ac postquam laverunt pedes suos, recepit eos in convivium.

19:21 And he brought him into his house, and gave provender to his asses: and after they had washed their feet, he entertained them with a feast.

19:22 Illis epulantibus, et post laborem itineris cibo et potu reficientibus corpora, venerunt viri civitatis illius, filii Belial (id est, absque jugo), et circumdantes domum senis, fores pulsare cœperunt, clamantes ad dominum domus atque dicentes : Educ virum, qui ingressus est domum tuam, ut abutamur eo.

19:22 While they were making merry, and refreshing their bodies with meat and drink, after the labour of the journey, the men of that city, sons of Belial (that is, without yoke), came and beset the old man's house, and began to knock at the door, calling to the master of the house, and saying: Bring forth the man that came into thy house, that we may abuse him:

19:23 Egressusque est ad eos senex, et ait : Nolite, fratres, nolite facere malum hoc, quia ingressus est homo hospitium meum : et cessate ab hac stultitia.

19:23 And the old man went out to them, and said: Do not so, my brethren, do not so wickedly: because this man is come into my lodging, and cease I pray you from this folly.

19:24 Habeo filiam virginem, et hic homo habet concubinam : educam eas ad vos, ut humilietis eas, et vestram libidinem compleatis : tantum, obsecro, ne scelus hoc contra naturam operemini in virum.

19:24 I have a maiden daughter, and this man hath a concubine, I will bring them out to you, and you may humble them, and satisfy your lust: only, I beseech you, commit not this crime against nature on the man.

19:25 Nolebant acquiescere sermonibus illius : quod cernens homo, eduxit ad eos concubinam suam, et eis tradidit illudendam : qua cum tota nocte abusi essent, dimiserunt eam mane.

19:25 They would not be satisfied with his words; which the man seeing, brought out his concubine to them, and abandoned her to their wickedness: and when they had abused her all the night, they let her go in the morning.

19:26 At mulier, recedentibus tenebris, venit ad ostium domus, ubi manebat dominus suus, et ibi corruit.

19:26 But the woman, at the dawning of the day, came to the door of the house, where her lord lodged, and there fell down.

19:27 Mane facto, surrexit homo, et aperuit ostium, ut cœptam expleret viam : et ecce concubina ejus jacebat ante ostium sparsis in limine manibus.

19:27 And in the morning the man arose, and opened the door, that he might end the journey he had begun: and behold his concubine lay before the door with her hands spread on the threshold.

19:28 Cui ille, putans eam quiescere, loquebatur : Surge, et ambulemus. Qua nihil respondente, intelligens quod erat mortua, tulit eam, et imposuit asino, reversusque est in domum suam.

19:28 He thinking she was taking her rest, said to her: Arise, and let us be going. But as she made no answer, perceiving she was dead, he took her up, and laid her upon his ass, and returned to his house.

19:29 Quam cum esset ingressus, arripuit gladium, et cadaver uxoris cum ossibus suis in duodecim partes ac frustra concidens, misit in omnes terminos Israël.

19:29 And when he was come home, he took a sword, and divided the dead body of his wife with her bones into twelve parts, and sent the pieces into all the borders of Israel.

19:30 Quod cum vidissent singuli, conclamabant : Numquam res talis facta est in Israël, ex eo die quo ascenderunt patres nostri de Ægypto usque in præsens tempus : ferte sententiam, et in commune decernite quid facto opus sit.

19:30 And when every one had seen this, they all cried out: There was never such a thing done in Israel, from the day that our fathers came up out of Egypt, until this day: give sentence, and decree in common what ought to be done.

Chapter 20

20:1 Egressi itaque sunt omnes filii Israël, et pariter congregati, quasi vir unus, de Dan usque Bersabee, et terra Galaad, ad Dominum in Maspha.

20:1 Then all the children of Israel went out, and gathered together as one man, from Dan to Bersabee, with the land of Galaad, to the Lord in Maspha:

20:2 Omnesque anguli populorum, et cunctæ tribus Israël in ecclesiam populi Dei convenerunt, quadringenta millia peditum pugnatorum.

20:2 And all the chiefs of the people, and all the tribes of Israel, met together in the assembly of the people of God, four hundred thousand footmen fit for war.

20:3 (Nec latuit filios Benjamin quod ascendissent filii Israël in Maspha.) Interrogatusque Levita, maritus mulieris interfectæ, quomodo tantum scelus perpetratum esset,

20:3 (Nor were the children of Benjamin ignorant that the children of Israel were come up to Maspha.) And the Levite, the husband of the woman that was killed being asked, how so great a wickedness had been committed,

20:4 respondit : Veni in Gabaa Benjamin cum uxore mea, illucque diverti :

20:4 Answered: I came into Gabaa, of Benjamin, with my wife, and there I lodged:

20:5 et ecce homines civitatis illius circumdederunt nocte domum in qua manebam, volentes me occidere, et uxorem meam incredibili furore libidinis vexantes, denique mortua est.

20:5 And behold the men of that city, in the night beset the house wherein I was, intending to kill me, and abused my wife with an incredible fury of lust, so that at last she died.

20:6 Quam arreptam, in frustra concidi, misique partes in omnes terminos possessionis vestræ : quia numquam tantum nefas, et tam grande piaculum, factum est in Israël.

20:6 And I took her and cut her in pieces, and sent the parts into all the borders of your possession: because there never was so heinous a crime, and so great an abomination committed in Israel.

20:7 Adestis, omnes filii Israël : decernite quid facere debeatis.

20:7 You are all here, O children of Israel, determine what you ought to do.

20:8 Stansque omnis populus, quasi unius hominis sermone respondit : Non recedemus in tabernacula nostra, nec suam quisquam intrabit domum :

20:8 And all the people standing, answered as by the voice of one man: We will not return to our tents, neither shall any one of us go into his own house:

20:9 sed hoc contra Gabaa in commune faciamus.

20:9 But this we will do in common against Gabaa:

20:10 Decem viri eligantur e centum ex omnibus tribubus Israël, et centum de mille, et mille de decem millibus, ut comportent exercitui cibaria, et possimus pugnare contra Gabaa Benjamin, et reddere ei pro scelere, quod meretur.

20:10 We will take ten men of a hundred out of all the tribes of Israel, and a hundred out of a thousand, and a thousand out of ten thousand, to bring victuals for the army, that we may fight against Gabaa of Benjamin, and render to it for its wickedness, what it deserveth.

20:11 Convenitque universus Israël ad civitatem, quasi homo unus eadem mente, unoque consilio.

20:11 And all Israel were gathered together against the city, as one man, with one mind, and one counsel:

20:12 Et miserunt nuntios ad omnem tribum Benjamin, qui dicerent : Cur tantum nefas in vobis repertum est ?

20:12 And they sent messengers to all the tribe of Benjamin, to say to them: Why hath so great an abomination been found among you?

20:13 Tradite homines de Gabaa, qui hoc flagitium perpetrarunt, ut moriantur, et auferatur malum de Israël. Qui noluerunt fratrum suorum filiorum Israël audire mandatum :

20:13 Deliver up the men of Gabaa, that have committed this heinous crime, that they may die, and the evil may be taken away out of Israel. But they would not hearken to the proposition of their brethren the children of Israel:

20:14 sed ex cunctis urbibus, quæ sortis suæ erant, convenerunt in Gabaa, ut illis ferrent auxilium, et contra universum populum Israël dimicarent.

20:14 But out of all the cities which were of their lot, they gathered themselves together into Gabaa, to aid them, and to fight against the whole people of Israel.

20:15 Inventique sunt viginti quinque millia de Benjamin educentium gladium, præter habitatores Gabaa,

20:15 And there were found of Benjamin five and twenty thousand men that drew the sword, besides the inhabitants of Gabaa,

20:16 qui septingenti erant viri fortissimi, ita sinistra ut dextra præliantes : et sic fundis lapides ad certum jacientes, ut capillum quoque possent percutere, et nequaquam in alteram partem ictus lapidis deferretur.

20:16 Who were seven hundred most valiant men, fighting with the left hand as well as with the right: and slinging stones so sure that they could hit even a hair, and not miss by the stone's going on either side.

20:17 Virorum quoque Israël, absque filiis Benjamin, inventa sunt quadringenta millia educentium gladium, et paratorum ad pugnam.

20:17 Of the men of Israel also, beside the children of Benjamin, were found four hundred thousand that drew swords and were prepared to fight.

20:18 Qui surgentes venerunt in domum Dei, hoc est, in Silo : consulueruntque Deum, atque dixerunt : Quis erit in exercitu nostro princeps certaminis contra filios Benjamin ? Quibus respondit Dominus : Judas sit dux vester.

20:18 And they arose and came to the house of God, that is, to Silo: and they consulted God, and said: Who shall be in our army the first to go to the battle against the children of Benjamin? And the Lord answered them: Let Juda be your leader.

20:19 Statimque filii Israël surgentes mane, castrametati sunt juxta Gabaa :

20:19 And forthwith the children of Israel rising in the morning, camped by Gabaa:

20:20 et inde procedentes ad pugnam contra Benjamin, urbem oppugnare cœperunt.

20:20 And going out from thence to fight against Benjamin, began to assault the city.

20:21 Egressique filii Benjamin de Gabaa, occiderunt de filiis Israël die illo viginti duo millia virorum.

20:21 And the children of Benjamin coming out of Gabaa slew of the children of Israel that day two and twenty thousand men.

20:22 Rursum filii Israël et fortitudine et numero confidentes, in eodem loco in quo prius certaverant, aciem direxerunt :

20:22 Again Israel, trusting in their strength and their number, set their army in array in the same place, where they had fought before:

20:23 ita tamen ut prius ascenderent et flerent coram Domino usque ad noctem, consulerentque eum, et dicerent : Debeo ultra procedere ad dimicandum contra filios Benjamin fratres meos, an non ? Quibus ille respondit : Ascendite ad eos, et inite certamen.

20:23 Yet so that they first went up and wept before the Lord until night: and consulted him and said: Shall I go out any more to fight against the children of Benjamin my brethren or not? And he answered them: Go up against them, and join battle.

20:24 Cumque filii Israël altera die contra filios Benjamin ad prælium processissent,

20:24 And when the children of Israel went out the next day to fight against the children of Benjamin,

20:25 eruperunt filii Benjamin de portis Gabaa : et occurrentes eis tanta in illos cæde bacchati sunt, ut decem et octo millia virorum educentium gladium prosternerent.

20:25 The children of Benjamin sallied forth out of the gates of Gabaa: and meeting them, made so great a slaughter of them, as to kill eighteen thousand men that drew the sword.

20:26 Quam ob rem omnes filii Israël venerunt in domum Dei, et sedentes flebant coram Domino : jejunaveruntque die illo usque ad vesperam, et obtulerunt ei holocausta, atque pacificas victimas,

20:26 Wherefore all the children of Israel came to the house of God, and sat and wept before the Lord: and they fasted that day till the evening, and offered to him holocausts, and victims of peace offerings,

20:27 et super statu suo interrogaverunt. Eo tempore ibi erat arca fœderis Dei,

20:27 And inquired of him concerning their state. At that time the ark of the covenant of the Lord was there,

20:28 et Phinees filius Eleazari filii Aaron præpositus domus. Consuluerunt igitur Dominum, atque dixerunt : Exire ultra debemus ad pugnam contra filios Benjamin fratres nostros, an quiescere ? Quibus ait Dominus : Ascendite : cras enim tradam eos in manus vestras.

20:28 And Phinees, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron, was over the house. So they consulted the Lord, and said: Shall we go out any more to fight against the children of Benjamin, our brethren, or shall we cease? And the Lord said to them: Go up, for to morrow I will deliver them into your hands.

20:29 Posueruntque filii Israël insidias per circuitum urbis Gabaa :

20:29 And the children of Israel set ambushes round about the city of Gabaa:

20:30 et tertia vice, sicut semel et bis, contra Benjamin exercitum produxerunt.

20:30 And they drew up their army against Benjamin the third time, as they had done the first and second.

20:31 Sed et filii Benjamin audacter eruperunt de civitate, et fugientes adversarios longius persecuti sunt, ita ut vulnerarent ex eis sicut primo die et secundo, et cæderent per duas semitas vertentes terga, quarum una ferebatur in Bethel et altera in Gabaa, atque prosternerent triginta circiter viros :

20:31 And the children of Benjamin boldly issued out of the city, and seeing their enemies flee, pursued them a long way, so as to wound and kill some of them, as they had done the first and second day, whilst they fled by two highways, whereof one goeth up to Bethel and the other to Gabaa, and they slew about thirty men:

20:32 putaverunt enim solito eos more cedere. Qui fugam arte simulantes inierunt consilium ut abstraherent eos de civitate, et quasi fugientes ad supradictas semitas perducerent.

20:32 For they thought to cut them off as they did before. But they artfully feigning a flight, designed to draw them away from the city, and by their seeming to flee, to bring them to the highways aforesaid.

20:33 Omnes itaque filii Israël surgentes de sedibus suis, tetenderunt aciem in loco qui vocatur Baalthamar. Insidiæ quoque, quæ circa urbem erant, paulatim se aperire cœperunt,

20:33 Then all the children of Israel rising up out of the places where they were, set their army in battle array, in the place which is called Baalthamar. The ambushes also, which were about the city, began by little and little to come forth,

20:34 et ab occidentali urbis parte procedere. Sed et alia decem millia virorum de universo Israël, habitatores urbis ad certamina provocabant. Ingravatumque est bellum contra filios Benjamin : et non intellexerunt quod ex omni parte illis instaret interitus.

20:34 And to march from the west side of the city. And other ten thousand men chosen out of all Israel, attacked the inhabitants of the city. And the battle grew hot against the children of Benjamin: and they understood not that present death threatened them on every side.

20:35 Percussitque eos Dominus in conspectu filiorum Israël, et interfecerunt ex eis in illo die viginti quinque millia, et centum viros, omnes bellatores et educentes gladium.

20:35 And the Lord defeated them before the children of Israel, and they slew of them in that day five and twenty thousand, and one hundred, all fighting men, and that drew the sword.

20:36 Filii autem Benjamin cum se inferiores esse vidissent, cœperunt fugere. Quod cernentes filii Israël, dederunt eis ad fugiendum locum, ut ad præparatas insidias devenirent, quas juxta urbem posuerant.

20:36 But the children of Benjamin, when they saw themselves to be too weak, began to flee. Which the children of Israel seeing, gave them place to flee, that they might come to the ambushes that were prepared, which they had set near the city.

20:37 Qui cum repente de latibulis surrexissent, et Benjamin terga cædentibus daret, ingressi sunt civitatem, et percusserunt eam in ore gladii.

20:37 And they that were in ambush arose on a sudden out of their coverts, and whilst Benjamin turned their backs to the slayers, went into the city, and smote it with the edge of the sword.

20:38 Signum autem dederant filii Israël his quos in insidiis collocaverant, ut postquam urbem cepissent, ignem accenderent : ut ascendente in altum fumo, captam urbem demonstrarent.

20:38 Now the children of Israel had given a sign to them, whom they had laid in ambushes, that after they had taken the city, they should make a fire: that by the smoke rising on high, they might shew that the city was taken.

20:39 Quod cum cernerent filii Israël in ipso certamine positi (putaverunt enim filii Benjamin eos fugere, et instantius persequebantur, cæsis de exercitu eorum triginta viris),

20:39 And when the children of Israel saw this in the battle, (for the children of Benjamin thought they fled, and pursued them vigorously, killing thirty men of their army)

20:40 et viderent quasi columnam fumi de civitate conscendere : Benjamin quoque aspiciens retro, cum captam cerneret civitatem, et flammas in sublime ferri :

20:40 And perceived, as it were, a pillar of smoke rise up from the city; and Benjamin looking back, saw that the city was taken, and that the flames ascended on high:

20:41 qui prius simulaverant fugam, versa facie fortius resistebant. Quod cum vidissent filii Benjamin, in fugam versi sunt,

20:41 They that before had made as if they fled, turning their faces, stood bravely against them. Which the children of Benjamin seeing, turned their backs,

20:42 et ad viam deserti ire cœperunt, illuc quoque eos adversariis persequentibus : sed et hi qui urbem succenderant, occurrerunt eis.

20:42 And began to go towards the way of the desert, the enemy pursuing them thither also. And they that fired the city came also out to meet them.

20:43 Atque ita factum est, ut ex utraque parte ab hostibus cæderentur, nec erat ulla requies morientium. Ceciderunt, atque prostrati sunt ad orientalem plagam urbis Gabaa.

20:43 And so it was, that they were slain on both sides by the enemies, and there was no rest of their men dying. They fell and were beaten down on the east side of the city of Gabaa.

20:44 Fuerunt autem qui in eodem loco interfecti sunt, decem et octo millia virorum, omnes robustissimi pugnatores.

20:44 And they that were slain in the same place, were eighteen thousand men, all most valiant soldiers.

20:45 Quod cum vidissent qui remanserant de Benjamin, fugerunt in solitudinem : et pergebant ad petram, cujus vocabulum est Remmon. In illa quoque fuga palantes, et in diversa tendentes, occiderunt quinque millia virorum. Et cum ultra tenderent, persecuti sunt eos, et interfecerunt etiam alia duo millia.

20:45 And when they that remained of Benjamin saw this, they fled into the wilderness, and made towards the rock that is called Remmon. In that flight also, as they were straggling, and going different ways; they slew of them five thousand men. And as they went farther, they still pursued them, and slew also other two thousand.

20:46 Et sic factum est, ut omnes qui ceciderant de Benjamin in diversis locis essent viginti quinque millia pugnatores ad bella promptissimi.

20:46 And so it came to pass, that all that were slain of Benjamin, in divers places, were five and twenty thousand fighting men, most valiant for war.

20:47 Remanserunt itaque de omni numero Benjamin, qui evadere et fugere in solitudinem potuerunt, sexcenti viri : sederuntque in petra Remmon mensibus quatuor.

20:47 And there remained of all the number of Benjamin only six hundred men that were able to escape, and flee to the wilderness: and they abode in the rock Remmon four months.

20:48 Regressi autem filii Israël, omnes reliquias civitatis a viris usque ad jumenta gladio percusserunt, cunctasque urbes et viculos Benjamin vorax flamma consumpsit.

20:48 But the children of Israel returning, put all the remains of the city to the sword, both men and beasts, and all the cities and villages of Benjamin were consumed with devouring flames.

Chapter 21

21:1 Juraverunt quoque filii Israël in Maspha, et dixerunt : Nullus nostrum dabit filiis Benjamin de filiabus suis uxorem.

21:1 Now the children of Israel had also sworn in Maspha, saying: None of us shall give of his daughters to the children of Benjamin to wife.

21:2 Veneruntque omnes ad domum Dei in Silo, et in conspectu ejus sedentes usque ad vesperam, levaverunt vocem, et magno ululatu cœperunt flere, dicentes :

21:2 And they all came to the house of God in Silo, and sitting before him till the evening, lifted up their voices, and began to lament and weep, saying:

21:3 Quare, Domine Deus Israël, factum est hoc malum in populo tuo, ut hodie una tribus auferretur ex nobis ?

21:3 O Lord God of Israel, why is so great an evil come to pass in thy people, that this day one tribe should be taken away from among us?

21:4 Altera autem die diluculo consurgentes, exstruxerunt altare : obtuleruntque ibi holocausta, et pacificas victimas, et dixerunt :

21:4 And rising early the next day, they built an altar: and offered there holocausts, and victims of peace, and they said:

21:5 Quis non ascendit in exercitu Domini de universis tribubus Israël ? grandi enim juramento se constrinxerant, cum essent in Maspha, interfici eos qui defuissent.

21:5 Who is there among all the tribes of Israel that came not up with the army of the Lord? for they had bound themselves with a great oath, when they were in Maspha, that whosoever were wanting should be slain.

21:6 Ductique pœnitentia filii Israël super fratre suo Benjamin, cœperunt dicere : Ablata est tribus una de Israël :

21:6 And the children of Israel being moved with repentance for their brother Benjamin, began to say: One tribe is taken away from Israel.

21:7 unde uxores accipient ? omnes enim in commune juravimus, non daturos nos his filias nostras.

21:7 Whence shall they take wives? For we have all in general sworn, not to give our daughters to them.

21:8 Idcirco dixerunt : Quis est de universis tribubus Israël, qui non ascendit ad Dominum in Maspha ? Et ecce inventi sunt habitatores Jabes Galaad in illo exercitu non fuisse.

21:8 Therefore they said: Who is there of all the tribes of Israel, that came not up to the Lord to Maspha? And, behold, the inhabitants of Jabes Galaad were found not to have been in that army.

21:9 (Eo quoque tempore cum essent in Silo, nullus ex eis ibi repertus est.)

21:9 (At that time also when they were in Silo, no one of them was found there,)

21:10 Miserunt itaque decem millia viros robustissimos, et præceperunt eis : Ite, et percutite habitatores Jabes Galaad in ore gladii, tam uxores quam parvulos eorum.

21:10 So they sent ten thousand of the most valiant men, and commanded them, saying: Go and put the inhabitants of Jabes Galaad to the sword, with their wives and their children.

21:11 Et hoc erit quod observare debebitis : omne generis masculini, et mulieres quæ cognoverunt viros, interficite ; virgines autem reservate.

21:11 And this is what you shall observe: Every male, and all women that have known men, you shall kill, but the virgins you shall save.

21:12 Inventæque sunt de Jabes Galaad quadringentæ virgines, quæ nescierunt viri thorum : et adduxerunt eas ad castra in Silo, in terram Chanaan.

21:12 And there were found of Jabes Galaad four hundred virgins, that had not known the bed of a man, and they brought them to the camp in Silo, into the land of Chanaan.

21:13 Miseruntque nuntios ad filios Benjamin, qui erant in petra Remmon, et præceperunt eis, ut eos susciperent in pace.

21:13 And they sent messengers to the children of Benjamin, that were in the rock Remmon, and commanded them to receive them in peace.

21:14 Veneruntque filii Benjamin in illo tempore, et datæ sunt eis uxores de filiabus Jabes Galaad : alias autem non repererunt, quas simili modo traderent.

21:14 And the children of Benjamin came at that time, and wives were given them of Jabes Galaad: but they found no others, whom they might give in like manner.

21:15 Universusque Israël valde doluit, et egit pœnitentiam super interfectione unius tribus ex Israël.

21:15 And all Israel was very sorry, and repented for the destroying of one tribe out of Israel.

21:16 Dixeruntque majores natu : Quid faciemus reliquis, qui non acceperunt uxores ? omnes in Benjamin feminæ conciderunt,

21:16 And the ancients said: What shall we do with the rest, that have not received wives? for all the women in Benjamin are dead.

21:17 et magna nobis cura, ingentique studio providendum est, ne una tribus deleatur ex Israël.

21:17 And we must use all care, and provide with great diligence, that one tribe be not destroyed out of Israel.

21:18 Filias enim nostras eis dare non possumus, constricti juramento et maledictione qua diximus : Maledictus qui dederit de filiabus suis uxorem Benjamin.

21:18 For as to our own daughters we cannot give them, being bound with an oath and a curse, whereby we said: Cursed be he that shall give Benjamin any of his daughters to wife.

21:19 Ceperuntque consilium, atque dixerunt : Ecce solemnitas Domini est in Silo anniversaria, quæ sita est ad septentrionem urbis Bethel, et ad orientalem plagam viæ, quæ de Bethel tendit ad Sichimam, et ad meridiem oppidi Lebona.

21:19 So they took counsel, and said: Behold, there is a yearly solemnity of the Lord in Silo, which is situate on the north of the city of Bethel, and on the east side of the way, that goeth from Bethel to Sichem, and on the south of the town of Lebona.

21:20 Præceperuntque filiis Benjamin, atque dixerunt : Ite, et latitate in vineis.

21:20 And they commanded the children of Benjamin and said: Go, and lie hid in the vineyards,

21:21 Cumque videritis filias Silo ad ducendos choros ex more procedere, exite repente de vineis, et rapite ex eis singuli uxores singulas, et pergite in terram Benjamin.

21:21 And when you shall see the daughters of Silo come out, as the custom is, to dance, come ye on a sudden out of the vineyards, and catch you every man his wife among them, and go into the land of Benjamin.

21:22 Cumque venerint patres earum, ac fratres, et adversum vos queri cœperint atque jurgari, dicemus eis : Miseremini eorum : non enim rapuerunt eas jure bellantium atque victorum : sed rogantibus ut acciperent, non dedistis, et a vestra parte peccatum est.

21:22 And when their fathers and their brethren shall come, and shall begin to complain against you, and to chide, we will say to them: Have pity on them: for they took them not away as by the right of war or conquest, but when they asked to have them, you gave them not, and the fault was committed on your part.

21:23 Feceruntque filii Benjamin ut sibi fuerat imperatum : et juxta numerum suum, rapuerunt sibi de his quæ ducebant choros, uxores singulas : abieruntque in possessionem suam ædificantes urbes, et habitantes in eis.

21:23 And the children of Benjamin did as they had been commanded: and, according to their number, they carried off for themselves every man his wife of them that were dancing: and they went into their possession, and built up their cities, and dwelt in them.

21:24 Filii quoque Israël reversi sunt per tribus et familias in tabernacula sua. In diebus illis non erat rex in Israël : sed unusquisque quod sibi rectum videbatur, hoc faciebat.

21:24 The children of Israel also returned by their tribes, and families, to their dwellings. In those days there was no king in Israel: but every one did that which seemed right to himself.

Ruth

Chapter 1

1:1 In diebus unius judicis, quando judices præerant, facta est fames in terra. Abiitque homo de Bethlehem Juda, ut peregrinaretur in regione Moabitide cum uxore sua ac duobus liberis.

1:1 In the days of the judges, when the judges ruled, there came a famine in the land. And a certain man of Bethlehem Juda, went to sojourn in the land of Moab with his wife and his two sons.

1:2 Ipse vocabatur Elimelech, et uxor ejus Noëmi : et duo filii, alter Mahalon, et alter Chelion, Ephrathæi de Bethlehem Juda. Ingressique regionem Moabitidem, morabantur ibi.

1:2 He was named Elimelech, and his wife Noemi: and his two sons, the one Mahalon, and the other Chelion, Ephrathites of Bethlehem Juda. And entering into the country of Moab, they abode there.

1:3 Et mortuus est Elimelech maritus Noëmi : remansitque ipsa cum filiis.

1:3 And Elimelech the husband of Noemi died: and she remained with her sons.

1:4 Qui acceperunt uxores Moabitidas, quarum una vocabatur Orpha, altera vero Ruth. Manseruntque ibi decem annis,

1:4 And they took wives of the women of Moab, of which one was called Orpha, and the other Ruth. And they dwelt their ten years,

1:5 et ambo mortui sunt, Mahalon videlicet et Chelion : remansitque mulier orbata duobus liberis ac marito.

1:5 And they both died, to wit, Mahalon and Chelion: and the woman was left alone, having lost both her sons and her husband.

1:6 Et surrexit ut in patriam pergeret cum utraque nuru sua de regione Moabitide : audierat enim quod respexisset Dominus populum suum, et dedisset eis escas.

1:6 And she arose to go from the land of Moab to her own country, with both her daughters in law: for she had heard that the Lord had looked upon his people, and had given them food.

1:7 Egressa est itaque de loco peregrinationis suæ, cum utraque nuru : et jam in via revertendi posita in terram Juda,

1:7 Wherefore she went forth out of the place of her sojournment, with both her daughters in law: and being now in the way to return into the land of Juda,

1:8 dixit ad eas : Ite in domum matris vestræ : faciat vobiscum Dominus misericordiam, sicut fecistis cum mortuis, et mecum.

1:8 She said to them: Go ye home to your mothers, the Lord deal mercifully with you, as you have dealt with the dead and with me.

1:9 Det vobis invenire requiem in domibus virorum quos sortituræ estis. Et osculata est eas. Quæ elevata voce flere cœperunt,

1:9 May he grant you to find rest in the houses of the husbands whom you shall take. And she kissed them. And they lifted up their voice, and began to weep,

1:10 et dicere : Tecum pergemus ad populum tuum.

1:10 And to say: We will go on with thee to thy people.

1:11 Quibus illa respondit : Revertimini, filiæ meæ, cur venitis mecum ? num ultra habeo filios in utero meo, ut viros ex me sperare possitis ?

1:11 But she answered them: Return, my daughters: why come ye with me? have I any more sons in my womb, that you may hope for husbands of me?

1:12 Revertimini, filiæ meæ, et abite : jam enim senectute confecta sum, nec apta vinculo conjugali : etiamsi possem hac nocte concipere, et parere filios,

1:12 Return again, my daughters, and go your ways: for I am now spent with age, and not fit for wedlock. Although I might conceive this night, and bear children,

1:13 si eos expectare velitis donec crescant, et annos pubertatis impleant, ante eritis vetulæ quam nubatis. Nolite, quæso, filiæ meæ : quia vestra angustia magis me premit, et egressa est manus Domini contra me.

1:13 If you would wait till they were grown up, and come to man's estate, you would be old women before you marry. Do not so, my daughters, I beseech you: for I am grieved the more for your distress, and the hand of the Lord is gone out against me.

1:14 Elevata igitur voce, rursum flere cœperunt : Orpha osculata est socrum, ac reversa est ; Ruth adhæsit socrui suæ :

1:14 And they lifted up their voice, and began to weep again: Orpha kissed her mother in law, and returned: Ruth stuck close to her mother in law.

1:15 cui dixit Noëmi : En reversa est cognata tua ad populum suum, et ad deos suos, vade cum ea.

1:15 And Noemi said to her: Behold thy kinswoman is returned to her people, and to her gods, go thou with her.

1:16 Quæ respondit : Ne adverseris mihi ut relinquam te et abeam : quocumque enim perrexeris, pergam, et ubi morata fueris, et ego pariter morabor. Populus tuus populus meus, et Deus tuus Deus meus.

1:16 She answered: Be not against me, to desire that I should leave thee and depart: for whithersoever thou shalt go, I will go: and where thou shalt dwell, I also will dwell. Thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God.

1:17 Quæ te terra morientem susceperit, in ea moriar : ibique locum accipiam sepulturæ. Hæc mihi faciat Dominus, et hæc addat, si non sola mors me et te separaverit.

1:17 The land that shall receive thee dying, in the same will I die: and there will I be buried. The Lord do so and so to me, and add more also, if aught but death part me and thee.

1:18 Videns ergo Noëmi quod obstinato animo Ruth decrevisset secum pergere, adversari noluit, nec ad suos ultra reditum persuadere :

1:18 Then Noemi seeing that Ruth was steadfastly determined to go with her, would not be against it, nor persuade her any more to return to her friends:

1:19 profectæque sunt simul, et venerunt in Bethlehem. Quibus urbem ingressis, velox apud cunctos fama percrebruit : dicebantque mulieres : Hæc est illa Noëmi.

1:19 So they went together, and came to Bethlehem. And when they were come into the city, the report was quickly spread among all: and the women said: This is that Noemi.

1:20 Quibus ait : Ne vocetis me Noëmi (id est, pulchram), sed vocate me Mara (id est, amaram), quia amaritudine valde replevit me Omnipotens.

1:20 But she said to them: Call me not Noemi (that is, beautiful,) but call me Mara (that is, bitter), for the Almighty hath quite filled me with bitterness.

1:21 Egressa sum plena, et vacuam reduxit me Dominus. Cur ergo vocatis me Noëmi, quam Dominus humiliavit, et afflixit Omnipotens ?

1:21 I went out full and the Lord hath brought me back empty. Why then do you call me Noemi, whom the Lord hath humbled, and the Almighty hath afflicted?

1:22 Venit ergo Noëmi cum Ruth Moabitide nuru sua, de terra peregrinationis suæ : ac reversa est in Bethlehem, quando primum hordea metebantur.

1:22 So Noemi came with Ruth, the Moabitess, her daughter in law, from the land of her sojournment: and returned into Bethlehem, in the beginning of the barley harvest.

Chapter 2

2:1 Erat autem viro Elimelech consanguineus, homo potens, et magnarum opum, nomine Booz.

2:1 Now her husband Elimelech had a kinsman, a powerful man, and very rich, whose name was Booz.

2:2 Dixitque Ruth Moabitis ad socrum suam : Si jubes, vadam in agrum, et colligam spicas quæ fugerint manus metentium, ubicumque clementis in me patrisfamilias reperero gratiam. Cui illa respondit : Vade, filia mea.

2:2 And Ruth, the Moabitess, said to her mother in law: If thou wilt, I will go into the field, and glean the ears of corn that escape the hands of the reapers, wheresoever I shall find grace with a householder, that will be favourable to me. And she answered her: Go, my daughter.

2:3 Abiit itaque et colligebat spicas post terga metentium. Accidit autem ut ager ille haberet dominum nomine Booz, qui erat de cognatione Elimelech.

2:3 She went, therefore, and gleaned the ears of corn after the reapers. And it happened that the owner of that field was Booz, who was of the kindred of Elimelech.

2:4 Et ecce, ipse veniebat de Bethlehem, dixitque messoribus : Dominus vobiscum. Qui responderunt ei : Benedicat tibi Dominus.

2:4 And behold, he came out of Bethlehem, and said to the reapers: The Lord be with you. And they answered him: The Lord bless thee.

2:5 Dixitque Booz juveni, qui messoribus præerat : Cujus est hæc puella ?

2:5 And Booz said to the young man that was set over the reapers: Whose maid is this ?

2:6 Cui respondit : Hæc est Moabitis, quæ venit cum Noëmi, de regione Moabitide,

2:6 And he answered him: This is the Moabitess, who came with Noemi, from the land of Moab,

2:7 et rogavit ut spicas colligeret remanentes, sequens messorum vestigia : et de mane usque nunc stat in agro, et ne ad momentum quidem domum reversa est.

2:7 And she desired leave to glean the ears of corn that remain, following the steps of the reapers: and she hath been in the field from morning till now, and hath not gone home for one moment.

2:8 Et ait Booz ad Ruth : Audi, filia, ne vadas in alterum agrum ad colligendum, nec recedas ab hoc loco : sed jungere puellis meis,

2:8 And Booz said to Ruth: Hear me, daughter, do not go to glean in any other field, and do not depart from this place: but keep with my maids,

2:9 et ubi messuerint, sequere. Mandavi enim pueris meis, ut nemo molestus sit tibi : sed etiam si sitieris, vade ad sarcinulas, et bibe aquas, de quibus et pueri bibunt.

2:9 And follow where they reap. For I have charged my young men, not to molest thee: and if thou art thirsty, go to the vessels, and drink of the waters whereof the servants drink.

2:10 Quæ cadens in faciem suam et adorans super terram, dixit ad eum : Unde mihi hoc, ut invenirem gratiam ante oculos tuos, et nosse me dignareris peregrinam mulierem ?

2:10 She fell on her face, and worshipping upon the ground, said to him: Whence cometh this to me, that I should find grace before thy eyes, and that thou shouldst vouchsafe to take notice of me, a woman of another country?

2:11 Cui ille respondit : Nuntiata sunt mihi omnia quæ feceris socrui tuæ post mortem viri tui : et quod reliqueris parentes tuos, et terram in qua nata es, et veneris ad populum, quem antea nesciebas.

2:11 And he answered her: All hath been told me, that thou hast done to thy mother in law after the death of thy husband: and how thou hast left thy parents, and the land wherein thou wast born, and art come to a people which thou knewest not heretofore.

2:12 Reddat tibi Dominus pro opere tuo, et plenam mercedem recipias a Domino Deo Israël, ad quem venisti, et sub cujus confugisti alas.

2:12 The Lord render unto thee for thy work, and mayst thou receive a full reward of the Lord the God of Israel, to whom thou art come, and under whose wings thou art fled.

2:13 Quæ ait : Inveni gratiam apud oculos tuos, domine mi, qui consolatus es me, et locutus es ad cor ancillæ tuæ, quæ non sum similis unius puellarum tuarum.

2:13 And she said: I have found grace in thy eyes, my lord, who hast comforted me, and hast spoken to the heart of thy handmaid, who am not like to one of thy maids.

2:14 Dixitque ad eam Booz : Quando hora vescendi fuerit, veni huc, et comede panem, et intinge buccellam tuam in aceto. Sedit itaque ad messorum latus, et congessit polentam sibi, comeditque et saturata est, et tulit reliquias.

2:14 And Booz said to her: At mealtime come thou hither, and eat of the bread, and dip thy morsel in the vinegar. So she sat at the side of the reapers, and she heaped to herself frumenty, and ate and was filled, and took the leavings.

2:15 Atque inde surrexit, ut spicas ex more colligeret. Præcepit autem Booz pueris suis, dicens : Etiamsi vobiscum metere voluerit, ne prohibeatis eam :

2:15 And she arose from thence, to glean the ears of corn as before. And Booz commanded his servants, saying: If she would even reap with you, hinder her not:

2:16 et de vestris quoque manipulis projicite de industria, et remanere permittite, ut absque rubore colligat, et colligentem nemo corripiat.

2:16 And let fall some of your handfuls of purpose, and leave them, that she may gather them without shame, and let no man rebuke her when she gathereth them.

2:17 Collegit ergo in agro usque ad vesperam : et quæ collegerat virga cædens et excutiens, invenit hordei quasi ephi mensuram, id est, tres modios.

2:17 She gleaned therefore in the field till evening: and beating out with a rod, and threshing what she had gleaned, she found about the measure of an ephi of barley, that is, three bushels:

2:18 Quos portans reversa est in civitatem, et ostendit socrui suæ : insuper protulit, et dedit ei de reliquiis cibi sui, quo saturata fuerat.

2:18 Which she took up, and returned into the city, and shewed it to her mother in law: moreover, she brought out, and gave her of the remains of her meat, wherewith she had been filled.

2:19 Dixitque ei socrus sua : Ubi hodie collegisti, et ubi fecisti opus ? sit benedictus qui misertus est tui. Indicavitque ei apud quem fuisset operata : et nomen dixit viri, quod Booz vocaretur.

2:19 And her mother in law said to her: Where hast thou gleaned today, and where hast thou wrought? blessed be he that hath had pity on thee. And she told her with whom she had wrought: and she told the man's name, that he was called Booz.

2:20 Cui respondit Noëmi : Benedictus sit a Domino : quoniam eamdem gratiam, quam præbuerat vivis, servavit et mortuis. Rursumque ait : Propinquus noster est homo.

2:20 And Noemi answered her: Blessed be he of the Lord: because the same kindness which he shewed to the living, he hath kept also to the dead. And again she said: The man is our kinsman.

2:21 Et ait Ruth : Hoc quoque, inquit, præcepit mihi, ut tamdiu messoribus ejus jungerer, donec omnes segetes meterentur.

2:21 And Ruth said: He also charged me, that I should keep close to his reapers, till all the corn should be reaped.

2:22 Cui dixit socrus : Melius est, filia mea, ut cum puellis ejus exeas ad metendum, ne in alieno agro quispiam resistat tibi.

2:22 And her mother in law said to her: It is better for thee, my daughter, to go out to reap with his maids, lest in another man's field some one may resist thee.

2:23 Juncta est itaque puellis Booz : et tamdiu cum eis messuit, donec hordea et triticum in horreis conderentur.

2:23 So she kept close to the maids of Booz: and continued to glean with them, till all the barley and the wheat were laid up in the barns.

Chapter 3

3:1 Postquam autem reversa est ad socrum suam, audivit ab ea : Filia mea, quæram tibi requiem, et providebo ut bene sit tibi.

3:1 After she was returned to her mother in law, Noemi said to her: My daughter, I will seek rest for thee, and will provide that it may be well with thee.

3:2 Booz iste, cujus puellis in agro juncta es, propinquus noster est, et hac nocte aream hordei ventilat.

3:2 This Booz, with whose maids thou wast joined in the field, is our near kinsman, and behold this night he winnoweth barley in the threshingfloor.

3:3 Lavare igitur, et ungere, et induere cultioribus vestimentis, et descende in aream : non te videat homo, donec esum potumque finierit.

3:3 Wash thyself therefore and anoint thee, and put on thy best garments, and go down to the barnfloor: but let not the man see thee, till he shall have done eating and drinking.

3:4 Quando autem ierit ad dormiendum, nota locum in quo dormiat : veniesque et discooperies pallium, quo operitur a parte pedum, et projicies te, et ibi jacebis : ipse autem dicet quid agere debeas.

3:4 And when he shall go to sleep, mark the place wherein he sleepeth: and thou shalt go in, and lift up the clothes wherewith he is covered towards his feet, and shalt lay thyself down there: and he will tell thee what thou must do.

3:5 Quæ respondit : Quidquid præceperis, faciam.

3:5 She answered: Whatsoever thou shalt command, I will do.

3:6 Descenditque in aream, et fecit omnia quæ sibi imperaverat socrus.

3:6 And she went down to the barnfloor, and did all that her mother in law had bid her.

3:7 Cumque comedisset Booz, et bibisset, et factus esset hilarior, issetque ad dormiendum juxta acervum manipulorum, venit abscondite, et discooperto pallio, a pedibus ejus se projecit.

3:7 And when Booz had eaten, and drunk, and was merry, he went to sleep by the heap of sheaves, and she came softly, and uncovering his feet, laid herself down.

3:8 Et ecce, nocte jam media expavit homo, et conturbatus est : viditque mulierem jacentem ad pedes suos,

3:8 And behold, when it was now midnight the man was afraid, and troubled: and he saw a woman lying at his feet,

3:9 et ait illi : Quæ es ? Illaque respondit : Ego sum Ruth ancilla tua : expande pallium tuum super famulam tuam, quia propinquus es.

3:9 And he said to her: Who art thou ? And she answered: I am Ruth, thy handmaid: spread thy coverlet over thy servant, for thou art a near kinsman.

3:10 Et ille : Benedicta, inquit, es a Domino, filia, et priorem misericordiam posteriore superasti : quia non est secuta juvenes, pauperes sive divites.

3:10 And he said: Blessed art thou of the Lord, my daughter, and thy latter kindness has surpassed the former: because thou hast not followed young men either poor or rich.

3:11 Noli ergo metuere, sed quidquid dixeris mihi, faciam tibi. Scit enim omnis populus, qui habitat intra portas urbis meæ, mulierem te esse virtutis.

3:11 Fear not therefore, but whatsoever thou shalt say to me I will do to thee. For all the people that dwell within the gates of my city, know that thou art a virtuous woman.

3:12 Nec abnuo me propinquum, sed est alius me propinquior.

3:12 Neither do I deny myself to be near of kin, but there is another nearer than I.

3:13 Quiesce hac nocte : et facto mane, si te voluerit propinquitatis jure retinere, bene res acta est : sin autem ille noluerit, ego te absque ulla dubitatione suscipiam, vivit Dominus. Dormi usque mane.

3:13 Rest thou this night: and when morning is come, if he will take thee by the right of kindred, all is well: but if he will not, I will undoubtedly take thee, so the Lord liveth: sleep till the morning.

3:14 Dormivit itaque ad pedes ejus, usque ad noctis abscessum. Surrexit itaque antequam homines se cognoscerent mutuo, et dixit Booz : Cave ne quis noverit quod huc veneris.

3:14 So she slept at his feet till the night was going off. And she arose before men could know one another, and Booz said: Beware lest any man know that thou camest hither.

3:15 Et rursum : Expande, inquit, pallium tuum, quo operiris, et tene utraque manu. Qua extendente, et tenente, mensus est sex modios hordei, et posuit super eam. Quæ portans ingressa est civitatem,

3:15 And again he said: Spread thy mantle, wherewith thou art covered, and hold it with both hands. And when she spread it and held it, he measured six measures of barley, and laid it upon her. And she carried it, and went into the city,

3:16 et venit ad socrum suam. Quæ dixit ei : Quid egisti, filia ? Narravitque ei omnia, quæ sibi fecisset homo.

3:16 And came to her mother in law; who said to her: What hast thou done, daughter? And she told her all that the man had done to her.

3:17 Et ait : Ecce sex modios hordei dedit mihi, et ait : Nolo vacuam te reverti ad socrum tuam.

3:17 And she said: Behold he hath given me six measures of barley: for he said: I will not have thee return empty to thy mother in law.

3:18 Dixitque Noëmi : Expecta, filia, donec videamus quem res exitum habeat : neque enim cessabit homo, nisi compleverit quod locutus est.

3:18 And Noemi said: Wait, my daughter, till we see what end the thing will have. For the man will not rest until he have accomplished what he hath said.

Chapter 4

4:1 Ascendit ergo Booz ad portam, et sedit ibi. Cumque vidisset propinquum præterire, de quo prius sermo habitus est, dixit ad eum : Declina paulisper, et sede hic : vocans eum nomine suo. Qui divertit, et sedit.

4:1 Then Booz went up to the gate, and sat there. And when he had seen the kinsman going by, of whom he had spoken before, he said to him, calling him by his name: Turn aside for a little while, and sit down here. He turned aside, and sat down.

4:2 Tollens autem Booz decem viros de senioribus civitatis, dixit ad eos : Sedete hic.

4:2 And Booz, taking ten men of the ancients of the city, said to them: Sit ye down here.

4:3 Quibus sedentibus, locutus est ad propinquum : Partem agri fratris nostri Elimelech vendet Noëmi, quæ reversa est de regione Moabitide :

4:3 They sat down, and he spoke to the kinsman: Noemi, who is returned from the country of Moab will sell a parcel of land that belonged to our brother Elimelech.

4:4 quod audire te volui, et tibi dicere coram cunctis sedentibus, et majoribus natu de populo meo. Si vis possidere jure propinquitatis, eme, et posside : sin autem displicet tibi, hoc ipsum indica mihi, ut sciam quid facere debeam : nullus enim est propinquus, excepto te, qui prior es, et me, qui secundus sum. At ille respondit : Ego agrum emam.

4:4 I would have thee to understand this, and would tell thee before all that sit here, and before the ancients of my people. If thou wilt take possession of it by the right of kindred: buy it, and possess it: but if it please thee not, tell me so, that I may know what I have to do. For there is no near kinsman besides thee, who art first, and me, who am second. But he answered: I will buy the field.

4:5 Cui dixit Booz : Quando emeris agrum de manu mulieris, Ruth quoque Moabitidem, quæ uxor defuncti fuit, debes accipere : ut suscites nomen propinqui tui in hæreditate sua.

4:5 And Booz said to him: When thou shalt buy the field at the woman's hand, thou must take also Ruth, the Moabitess, who was the wife of the deceased: to raise up the name of thy kinsman in his inheritance.

4:6 Qui respondit : Cedo juri propinquitatis : neque enim posteritatem familiæ meæ delere debeo : tu meo utere privilegio, quo me libenter carere profiteor.

4:6 He answered: I yield up my right of next akin: for I must not cut off the posterity of my own family. Do thou make use of my privilege, which I profess I do willingly forego.

4:7 Hic autem erat mos antiquitus in Israël inter propinquos, ut siquando alter alteri suo juri cedebat, ut esset firma concessio, solvebat homo calceamentum suum, et dabat proximo suo : hoc erat testimonium cessionis in Israël.

4:7 Now this in former times was the manner in Israel between kinsmen, that if at any time one yielded his right to another: that the grant might be sure, the man put off his shoe and gave it to his neighbour; this was a testimony of cession of right in Israel.

4:8 Dixit ergo propinquo suo Booz : Tolle calceamentum tuum. Quod statim solvit de pede suo.

4:8 So Booz said to his kinsman: Put off thy shoe. And immediately he took it off from his foot.

4:9 At ille majoribus natu, et universo populo : Testes vos, inquit, estis hodie, quod possederim omnis quæ fuerunt Elimelech, et Chelion, et Mahalon, tradente Noëmi ;

4:9 And he said to the ancients, and to all the people: You are witnesses this day, that I have bought all that was Elimelech's, and Chelion's, and Mahalon's, of the hand of Noemi:

4:10 et Ruth Moabitidem, uxorem Mahalon, in conjugium sumpserim, ut suscitem nomen defuncti in hæreditate sua, ne vocabulum ejus de familia sua ac fratribus et populo deleatur. Vos, inquam, hujus rei testes estis.

4:10 And have taken to wife Ruth, the Moabitess, the wife of Mahalon, to raise up the name of the deceased in his inheritance lest his name be cut off, from among his family and his brethren and his people. You, I say, are witnesses of this thing.

4:11 Respondit omnis populus, qui erat in porta, et majores natu : Nos testes sumus : faciat Dominus hanc mulierem, quæ ingreditur domum tuam, sicut Rachel et Liam, quæ ædificaverunt domum Israël : ut sit exemplum virtutis in Ephratha, et habeat celebre nomen in Bethlehem :

4:11 Then all the people that were in the gate, and the ancients, answered: We are witnesses: The Lord make this woman who cometh into thy house, like Rachel, and Lia, who built up the house of Israel: that she may be an example of virtue in Ephrata, and may have a famous name in Bethlehem:

4:12 fiatque domus tua sicut domus Phares, quem Thamar peperit Judæ, de semine quod tibi dederit Dominus ex hac puella.

4:12 And that the house may be, as the house of Phares, whom Thamar bore unto Juda, of the seed which the Lord shall give thee of this young woman.

4:13 Tulit itaque Booz Ruth, et accepit uxorem : ingressusque est ad eam, et dedit illi Dominus ut conciperet, et pareret filium.

4:13 Booz therefore took Ruth, and married her: and went in unto her, and the Lord gave her to conceive, and to bear a son.

4:14 Dixeruntque mulieres ad Noëmi : Benedictus Dominus, qui non est passus ut deficeret successor familiæ tuæ, et vocaretur nomen ejus in Israël :

4:14 And the women said to Noemi: Blessed be the Lord, who hath not suffered thy family to want a successor: that his name should be preserved in Israel.

4:15 et habeas qui consoletur animam tuam, et enutriat senectutem : de nuru enim tua natus est, quæ te diligit, et multo tibi melior est, quam si septem haberes filios.

4:15 And thou shouldst have one to comfort thy soul, and cherish thy old age. For he is born of thy daughter in law: who loveth thee: and is much better to thee, than if thou hadst seven sons.

4:16 Susceptumque Noëmi puerum posuit in sinu suo, et nutricis ac gerulæ fungebatur officio.

4:16 And Noemi taking the child, laid it in her bosom, and she carried it, and was a nurse unto it.

4:17 Vicinæ autem mulieris congratulantes ei, et dicentes : Natus est filius Noëmi : vocaverunt nomen ejus Obed : hic est pater Isai, patris David.

4:17 And the women, her neighbours, congratulating with her, and saying, There is a son born to Noemi, called his name Obed: he is the father of Isai, the father of David.

4:18 Hæ sunt generationes Phares : Phares genuit Esron,

4:18 These are the generations of Phares: Phares begot Esron,

4:19 Esron genuit Aram, Aram genuit Aminadab,

4:19 Esron begot Aram, Aram begot Aminadab,

4:20 Aminadab genuit Nahasson, Nahasson genuit Salmon,

4:20 Aminadab begot Nahasson, Nahasson begot Salmon,

4:21 Salmon genuit Booz, Booz genuit Obed,

4:21 Salmon begot Booz, Booz begot Obed,

4:22 Obed genuit Isai, Isai genuit David.

4:22 Obed begot Isai, Isai begot David.

I Samuel

Chapter 1

1:1 Fuit vir unus de Ramathaimsophim, de monte Ephraim, et nomen ejus Elcana, filius Jeroham, filii Eliu, filii Thohu, filii Suph, Ephrathæus :

1:1 There was a man of Ramathaimsophim, of Mount Ephraim, and his name was Elcana, the son of Jeroham, the son of Eliu, the son of Thohu, the son of Suph, an Ephraimite:

1:2 et habuit duas uxores, nomen uni Anna, et nomen secundæ Phenenna. Fueruntque Phenennæ filii : Annæ autem non erant liberi.

1:2 And he had two wives, the name of one was Anna, and the name of the other Phenenna. Phenenna had children: but Anna had no children.

1:3 Et ascendebat vir ille de civitate sua statutis diebus, ut adoraret et sacrificaret Domino exercituum in Silo. Erant autem ibi duo filii Heli, Ophni et Phinees, sacerdotes Domini.

1:3 And this man went up out of his city upon the appointed days, to adore and to offer sacrifice to the Lord of hosts in Silo. And the two sons of Heli, Ophni and Phinees, were there priests of the Lord.

1:4 Venit ergo dies, et immolavit Elcana, deditque Phenennæ uxori suæ, et cunctis filiis ejus et filiabus, partes :

1:4 Now the day came, and Elcana offered sacrifice, and gave to Phenenna, his wife, and to all her sons and daughters, portions:

1:5 Annæ autem dedit partem unam tristis, quia Annam diligebat. Dominus autem concluserat vulvam ejus.

1:5 But to Anna he gave one portion with sorrow, because he loved Anna. And the Lord had shut up her womb.

1:6 Affligebat quoque eam æmula ejus, et vehementer angebat, in tantum ut exprobraret quod Dominus conclusisset vulvam ejus :

1:6 Her rival also afflicted her, and troubled her exceedingly, insomuch that she upbraided her, that the Lord had shut up her womb:

1:7 sicque faciebat per singulos annos : cum redeunte tempore ascenderent ad templum Domini, et sic provocabat eam : porro illa flebat, et non capiebat cibum.

1:7 And thus she did every year, when the time returned, that they went up to the temple of the Lord: and thus she provoked her: but Anna wept, and did not eat.

1:8 Dixit ergo ei Elcana vir suus : Anna, cur fles ? et quare non comedis ? et quam ob rem affligitur cor tuum ? numquid non ego melior tibi sum, quam decem filii ?

1:8 Then Elcana, her husband, said to her: Anna, why weepest thou? and why dost thou not eat? and why dost thou afflict thy heart? Am not I better to thee than ten children?

1:9 Surrexit autem Anna postquam comederat et biberat in Silo. Et Heli sacerdote sedente super sellam ante postes templi Domini,

1:9 So Anna arose after she had eaten and drunk in Silo: And Heli, the priest, sitting upon a stool before the door of the temple of the Lord;

1:10 cum esset Anna amaro animo, oravit ad Dominum, flens largiter,

1:10 As Anna had her heart full of grief, she prayed to the Lord, shedding many tears,

1:11 et votum vovit, dicens : Domine exercituum, si respiciens videris afflictionem famulæ tuæ, et recordatus mei fueris, nec oblitus ancillæ tuæ, dederisque servæ tuæ sexum virilem : dabo eum Domino omnibus diebus vitæ ejus, et novacula non ascendet super caput ejus.

1:11 And she made a vow, saying: O Lord of hosts, if thou wilt look down, and wilt be mindful of me, and not forget thy handmaid, and wilt give to thy servant a manchild: I will give him to the Lord all the days of his life, and no razor shall come upon his head.

1:12 Factum est autem, cum illa multiplicaret preces coram Domino, ut Heli observaret os ejus.

1:12 And it came to pass, as she multiplied prayers before the Lord, that Heli observed her mouth.

1:13 Porro Anna loquebatur in corde suo, tantumque labia illius movebantur, et vox penitus non audiebatur. Æstimavit ergo eam Heli temulentam,

1:13 Now Anna spoke in her heart, and only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard at all. Heli therefore thought her to be drunk,

1:14 dixitque ei : Usquequo ebria eris ? digere paulisper vinum, quo mades.

1:14 And said to her: How long wilt thou be drunk? digest a little the wine, of which thou hast taken too much.

1:15 Respondens Anna : Nequaquam, inquit, domine mi : nam mulier infelix nimis ego sum : vinumque et omne quod inebriare potest, non bibi, sed effudi animam meam in conspectu Domini.

1:15 Anna answering, said: Not so, my lord: for I am an exceeding unhappy woman, and have drunk neither wine nor any strong drink, but I have poured out my soul before the Lord.

1:16 Ne reputes ancillam tuam quasi unam de filiabus Belial : quia ex multitudine doloris et mœroris mei locuta sum usque in præsens.

1:16 Count not thy handmaid for one of the daughters of Belial: for out of the abundance of my sorrow and grief have I spoken till now.

1:17 Tunc Heli ait ei : Vade in pace : et Deus Israël det tibi petitionem tuam quam rogasti eum.

1:17 Then Heli said to her: Go in peace: and the God of Israel grant thee thy petition, which thou hast asked of him.

1:18 Et illa dixit : Utinam inveniat ancilla tua gratiam in oculis tuis. Et abiit mulier in viam suam, et comedit, vultusque illius non sunt amplius in diversa mutati.

1:18 And she said: Would to God thy handmaid may find grace in thy eyes. So the woman went on her way, and ate, and her countenance was no more changed.

1:19 Et surrexerunt mane, et adoraverunt coram Domino : reversique sunt, et venerunt in domum suam Ramatha. Cognovit autem Elcana Annam uxorem suam : et recordatus est ejus Dominus.

1:19 And they rose in the morning, and worshipped before the Lord: and they returned, and came into their house at Ramatha. And Elcana knew Anna his wife: And the Lord remembered her.

1:20 Et factum est post circulum dierum, concepit Anna, et peperit filium : vocavitque nomen ejus Samuel, eo quod a Domino postulasset eum.

1:20 And it came to pass when the time was come about, Anna conceived and bore a son, and called his name Samuel: because she had asked him of the Lord.

1:21 Ascendit autem vir ejus Elcana, et omnis domus ejus, ut immolaret Domino hostiam solemnem, et votum suum.

1:21 And Elcana, her husband, went up, and all his house, to offer to the Lord the solemn sacrifice, and his vow.

1:22 Et Anna non ascendit : dixit enim viro suo : Non vadam donec ablactetur infans, et ducam eum, ut appareat ante conspectum Domini, et maneat ibi jugiter.

1:22 But Anna went not up: for she said to her husband: I will not go till the child be weaned, and till I may carry him, that he may appear before the Lord, and may abide always there.

1:23 Et ait ei Elcana vir suus : Fac quod bonum tibi videtur, et mane donec ablactes eum : precorque ut impleat Dominus verbum suum. Mansit ergo mulier, et lactavit filium suum, donec amoveret eum a lacte.

1:23 And Elcana, her husband, said to her: Do what seemeth good to thee, and stay till thou wean him: and I pray that the Lord may fulfil his word. So the woman staid at home, and gave her son suck, till she weaned him.

1:24 Et adduxit eum secum, postquam ablactaverat, in vitulis tribus, et tribus modiis farinæ, et amphora vini, et adduxit eum ad domum Domini in Silo. Puer autem erat adhuc infantulus :

1:24 And after she had weaned him, she carried him with her, with three calves, and three bushels of flour, and a bottle of wine, and she brought him to the house of the Lord in Silo. Now the child was as yet very young:

1:25 et immolaverunt vitulum, et obtulerunt puerum Heli.

1:25 And they immolated a calf, and offered the child to Heli.

1:26 Et ait Anna : Obsecro mi domine, vivit anima tua, domine : ego sum illa mulier, quæ steti coram te hic orans Dominum.

1:26 And Anna said: I beseech thee, my lord, as thy soul liveth, my lord: I am that woman, who stood before thee here praying to the Lord.

1:27 Pro puero isto oravi, et dedit mihi Dominus petitionem meam quam postulavi eum.

1:27 For this child did I pray, and the Lord hath granted me my petition, which I asked of him.

1:28 Idcirco et ego commodavi eum Domino cunctis diebus quibus fuerit commodatus Domino. Et adoraverunt ibi Dominum. Et oravit Anna, et ait :

1:28 Therefore I also have lent him to the Lord all the days of his life, he shall be lent to the Lord. And they adored the Lord there. And Anna prayed, and said:

Chapter 2

2:1 Exultavit cor meum in Domino, et exaltatum est cornu meum in Deo meo ; dilatatum est os meum super inimicos meos : quia lætata sum in salutari tuo.

2:1 My heart hath rejoiced in the Lord, and my horn is exalted in my God: my mouth is enlarged over my enemies: because I have joyed in thy salvation.

2:2 Non est sanctus, ut est Dominus, neque enim est alius extra te, et non est fortis sicut Deus noster.

2:2 There is none holy as the Lord is: for there is no other beside thee, and there is none strong like our God.

2:3 Nolite multiplicare loqui sublimia gloriantes ; recedant vetera de ore vestro : quia Deus scientiarum Dominus est, et ipsi præparantur cogitationes.

2:3 Do not multiply to speak lofty things, boasting: let old matters depart from your mouth: for the Lord is a God of all knowledge, and to him are thoughts prepared.

2:4 Arcus fortium superatus est, et infirmi accincti sunt robore.

2:4 The bow of the mighty is overcome, and the weak are girt with strength.

2:5 Repleti prius, pro panibus se locaverunt : et famelici saturati sunt, donec sterilis peperit plurimos : et quæ multos habebat filios, infirmata est.

2:5 They that were full before, have hired out themselves for bread: and the hungry are filled, so that the barren hath borne many: and she that had many children is weakened.

2:6 Dominus mortificat et vivificat ; deducit ad inferos et reducit.

2:6 The Lord killeth and maketh alive, he bringeth down to hell, and bringeth back again.

2:7 Dominus pauperem facit et ditat, humiliat et sublevat.

2:7 The Lord maketh poor and maketh rich, he humbleth and he exalteth:

2:8 Suscitat de pulvere egenum, et de stercore elevat pauperem : ut sedeat cum principibus, et solium gloriæ teneat. Domini enim sunt cardines terræ, et posuit super eos orbem.

2:8 He raiseth up the needy from the dust, and lifteth up the poor from the dunghill: that he may sit with princes, and hold the throne of glory. For the poles of the earth are the Lord's, and upon them he hath set the world.

2:9 Pedes sanctorum suorum servabit, et impii in tenebris conticescent : quia non in fortitudine sua roborabitur vir.

2:9 He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; because no man shall prevail by his own strength.

2:10 Dominum formidabunt adversarii ejus : et super ipsos in cælis tonabit. Dominus judicabit fines terræ, et dabit imperium regi suo, et sublimabit cornu christi sui.

2:10 The adversaries of the Lord shall fear him: and upon them shall he thunder in the heavens: The Lord shall judge the ends of the earth, and he shall give empire to his king, and shall exalt the horn of his Christ.

2:11 Et abiit Elcana Ramatha, in domum suam : puer autem erat minister in conspectu Domini ante faciem Heli sacerdotis.

2:11 And Elcana went to Ramatha, to his house: but the child ministered in the sight of the Lord before the face of Heli the priest.

2:12 Porro filii Heli, filii Belial, nescientes Dominum,

2:12 Now the sons of Heli were children of Belial, not knowing the Lord,

2:13 neque officium sacerdotum ad populum : sed quicumque immolasset victimam, veniebat puer sacerdotis, dum coquerentur carnes, et habebat fuscinulam tridentem in manu sua,

2:13 Nor the office of the priests to the people: but whosoever had offered a sacrifice, the servant of the priest came, while the flesh was in boiling, with a fleshhook of three teeth in his hand,

2:14 et mittebat eam in lebetem, vel in caldariam, aut in ollam, sive in cacabum : et omne quod levabat fuscinula, tollebat sacerdos sibi : sic faciebant universo Israëli venientium in Silo.

2:14 And thrust it into the kettle, or into the cauldron, or into the pot, or into the pan: and all that the fleshhook brought up, the priest took to himself. Thus did they to all Israel that came to Silo.

2:15 Etiam antequam adolerent adipem, veniebat puer sacerdotis, et dicebat immolanti : Da mihi carnem, ut coquam sacerdoti : non enim accipiam a te carnem coctam, sed crudam.

2:15 Also before they burnt the fat, the servant of the priest came, and said to the man that sacrificed: Give me flesh to boil for the priest: for I will not take of thee sodden flesh, but raw.

2:16 Dicebatque illi immolans : Incendatur primum juxta morem hodie adeps, et tolle tibi quantumcumque desiderat anima tua. Qui respondens aiebat ei : Nequaquam : nunc enim dabis, alioquin tollam vi.

2:16 And he that sacrificed said to him: Let the fat first be burnt to day, according to the custom, and then take to thee as much as thy soul desireth. But he answered, and said to him: Not so: but thou shalt give it me now, or else I will take it by force.

2:17 Erat ergo peccatum puerorum grande nimis coram Domino : quia retrahebant homines a sacrificio Domini.

2:17 Wherefore the sin of the young men was exceeding great before the Lord: because they withdrew men from the sacrifice of the Lord.

2:18 Samuel autem ministrabat ante faciem Domini, puer accinctus ephod lineo.

2:18 But Samuel ministered before the face of the Lord: being a child girded with a linen ephod.

2:19 Et tunicam parvam faciebat ei mater sua, quam afferebat statutis diebus, ascendens cum viro suo, ut immolaret hostiam solemnem.

2:19 And his mother made him a little coat, which she brought to him on the appointed days, when she went up with her husband, to offer the solemn sacrifice.

2:20 Et benedixit Heli Elcanæ et uxori ejus : dixitque ei : Reddat tibi Dominus semen de muliere hac, pro fœnore quod commodasti Domino. Et abierunt in locum suum.

2:20 And Heli blessed Elcana and his wife: and he said to him: The Lord give thee seed of this woman, for the loan thou hast lent to the Lord. And they went to their own home.

2:21 Visitavit ergo Dominus Annam, et concepit, et peperit tres filios, et duas filias : et magnificatus est puer Samuel apud Dominum.

2:21 And the Lord visited Anna, and she conceived, and bore three sons, and two daughters: and the child Samuel became great before the Lord.

2:22 Heli autem erat senex valde, et audivit omnia quæ faciebant filii sui universo Israëli, et quomodo dormiebant cum mulieribus quæ observabant ad ostium tabernaculi :

2:22 Now Heli was very old, and he heard all that his sons did to all Israel: and how they lay with the women that waited at the door of the tabernacle:

2:23 et dixit eis : Quare facitis res hujuscemodi quas ego audio, res pessimas, ab omni populo ?

2:23 And he said to them: Why do ye these kinds of things, which I hear, very wicked things, from all the people?

2:24 Nolite, filii mei : non enim est bona fama quam ego audio, ut transgredi faciatis populum Domini.

2:24 Do not so, my sons: for it is no good report that I hear, that you make the people of the Lord to transgress.

2:25 Si peccaverit vir in virum, placari ei potest Deus : si autem in Dominum peccaverit vir, quis orabit pro eo ? Et non audierunt vocem patris sui : quia voluit Dominus occidere eos.

2:25 If one man shall sin against another, God may be appeased in his behalf: but if a man shall sin against the Lord, who shall pray for him? And they hearkened not to the voice of their father, because the Lord would slay them.

2:26 Puer autem Samuel proficiebat atque crescebat, et placebat tam Domino quam hominibus.

2:26 But the child Samuel advanced, and grew on, and pleased both the Lord and men.

2:27 Venit autem vir Dei ad Heli, et ait ad eum : Hæc dicit Dominus : Numquid non aperte revelatus sum domui patris tui, cum essent in Ægypto in domo Pharaonis ?

2:27 And there came a man of God to Heli, and said to him: Thus saith the Lord: Did I not plainly appear to thy father's house, when they were in Egypt in the house of Pharao?

2:28 Et elegi eum ex omnibus tribubus Israël mihi in sacerdotem, ut ascenderet ad altare meum, et adoleret mihi incensum, et portaret ephod coram me : et dedi domui patris tui omnia de sacrificiis filiorum Israël.

2:28 And I chose him out of all the tribes of Israel to be my priest, to go up to my altar, and burn incense to me, and to wear the ephod before me: and I gave to thy father's house of all the sacrifices of the children of Israel.

2:29 Quare calce abjecistis victimam meam, et munera mea quæ præcepi ut offerrentur in templo : et magis honorasti filios tuos quam me, ut comederetis primitias omnis sacrificii Israël populi mei ?

2:29 Why have you kicked away my victims, and my gifts which I commanded to be offered in the temple: and thou hast rather honoured thy sons than me, to eat the firstfruits of every sacrifice of my people Israel?

2:30 Propterea ait Dominus Deus Israël : Loquens locutus sum, ut domus tua, et domus patris tui, ministraret in conspectu meo usque in sempiternum. Nunc autem dicit Dominus : Absit hoc a me : sed quicumque glorificaverit me, glorificabo eum : qui autem contemnunt me, erunt ignobiles.

2:30 Wherefore thus saith the Lord the God of Israel: I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father, should minister in my sight, for ever. But now saith the Lord: Far be this from me: but whosoever shall glorify me, him will I glorify: but they that despise me, shall be despised.

2:31 Ecce dies veniunt, et præcidam brachium tuum, et brachium domus patris tui, ut non sit senex in domo tua.

2:31 Behold the days come: and I will cut off thy arm, and the arm of thy father's house, that there shall not be an old man in thy house.

2:32 Et videbis æmulum tuum in templo, in universis prosperis Israël : et non erit senex in domo tua omnibus diebus.

2:32 And thou shalt see thy rival in the temple, in all the prosperity of Israel, and there shall not be an old man in thy house for ever.

2:33 Verumtamen non auferam penitus virum ex te ab altari meo : sed ut deficiant oculi tui, et tabescat anima tua : et pars magna domus tuæ morietur cum ad virilem ætatem venerit.

2:33 However, I will not altogether take away a man of thee from my altar: but that thy eyes may faint, and thy soul be spent: and a great part of thy house shall die, when they come to man's estate.

2:34 Hoc autem erit tibi signum, quod venturum est duobus filiis tuis, Ophni et Phinees : in die uno morientur ambo.

2:34 And this shall be a sign to thee, that shall come upon thy two sons, Ophni and Phinees: in one day they shall both of them die.

2:35 Et suscitabo mihi sacerdotem fidelem, qui juxta cor meum et animam meam faciet : et ædificabo ei domum fidelem, et ambulabit coram christo meo cunctis diebus.

2:35 And I will raise me up a faithful priest, who shall do according to my heart, and my soul and I will build him a faithful house, and he shall walk all days before my anointed.

2:36 Futurum est autem, ut quicumque remanserit in domo tua, veniat ut oretur pro eo, et offerat nummum argenteum, et tortam panis, dicatque : Dimitte me, obsecro, ad unam partem sacerdotalem, ut comedam buccellam panis.

2:36 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall remain in thy house shall come that he may be prayed for, and shall offer a piece of silver, and a roll of bread, and shall say: Put me, I beseech thee, to somewhat of the priestly office, that I may eat a morsel of bread.

Chapter 3

3:1 Puer autem Samuel ministrabat Domino coram Heli, et sermo Domini erat pretiosus in diebus illis : non erat visio manifesta.

3:1 Now the child Samuel ministered to the Lord before Heli, and the word of the Lord was precious in those days, there was no manifest vision.

3:2 Factum est ergo in die quadam, Heli jacebat in loco suo, et oculi ejus caligaverant, nec poterat videre :

3:2 And it came to pass one day when Heli lay in his place, and his eyes were grown dim, that he could not see:

3:3 lucerna Dei antequam extingueretur, Samuel dormiebat in templo Domini, ubi erat arca Dei.

3:3 Before the lamp of God went out, Samuel slept in the temple of the Lord, where the ark of God was.

3:4 Et vocavit Dominus Samuel. Qui respondens, ait : Ecce ego.

3:4 And the Lord called Samuel. And he answered: Here am I.

3:5 Et cucurrit ad Heli, et dixit : Ecce ego : vocasti enim me. Qui dixit : Non vocavi : revertere, et dormi. Et abiit, et dormivit.

3:5 And he ran to Heli, and said: Here am I: for thou didst call me. He said: I did not call: go back and sleep. And he went and slept.

3:6 Et adjecit Dominus rursum vocare Samuelem. Consurgensque Samuel, abiit ad Heli, et dixit : Ecce ego, quia vocasti me. Qui respondit : Non vocavi te, fili mi : revertere et dormi.

3:6 And the Lord called Samuel again. And Samuel arose and went to Heli, and said: Here am I: for thou calledst me. He answered: I did not call thee, my son: return and sleep.

3:7 Porro Samuel necdum sciebat Dominum, neque revelatus fuerat ei sermo Domini.

3:7 Now Samuel did not yet know the Lord, neither had the word of the Lord been revealed to him.

3:8 Et adjecit Dominus, et vocavit adhuc Samuelem tertio. Qui consurgens abiit ad Heli,

3:8 And the Lord called Samuel again the third time. And he arose up and went to Heli,

3:9 et ait : Ecce ego, quia vocasti me. Intellexit ergo Heli quia Dominus vocaret puerum : et ait ad Samuelem : Vade, et dormi : et si deinceps vocaverit te, dices : Loquere, Domine, quia audit servus tuus. Abiit ergo Samuel, et dormivit in loco suo.

3:9 And said: Here am I: for thou didst call me. Then Heli understood that the Lord called the child, and he said to Samuel: Go, and sleep: and if he shall call thee any more, thou shalt say: Speak, Lord, for thy servant heareth. So Samuel went, and slept in his place.

3:10 Et venit Dominus, et stetit : et vocavit, sicut vocaverat secundo : Samuel, Samuel. Et ait Samuel : Loquere, Domine, quia audit servus tuus.

3:10 And the Lord came, and stood, and he called, as he had called the other times, Samuel, Samuel. And Samuel said: Speak, Lord, for thy servant heareth.

3:11 Et dixit Dominus ad Samuelem : Ecce ego facio verbum in Israël, quod quicumque audierit, tinnient ambæ aures ejus.

3:11 And the Lord said to Samuel: Behold I do a thing in Israel: and whosoever shall hear it, both his ears shall tingle.

3:12 In die illa suscitabo adversum Heli omnia quæ locutus sum super domum ejus : incipiam, et complebo.

3:12 In that day I will raise up against Heli all the things I have spoken concerning his house: I will begin, and I will make an end.

3:13 Prædixi enim ei quod judicaturus essem domum ejus in æternum propter iniquitatem, eo quod noverat indigne agere filios suos, et non corripuerit eos.

3:13 For I have foretold unto him, that I will judge his house for ever, for iniquity, because he knew that his sons did wickedly, and did not chastise them.

3:14 Idcirco juravi domui Heli quod non expietur iniquitas domus ejus victimis et muneribus usque in æternum.

3:14 Therefore have I sworn to the house of Heli, that the iniquity of his house shall not be expiated with victims nor offerings for ever.

3:15 Dormivit autem Samuel usque mane, aperuitque ostia domus Domini. Et Samuel timebat indicare visionem Heli.

3:15 And Samuel slept till morning, and opened the doors of the house of the Lord. And Samuel feared to tell the vision to Heli.

3:16 Vocavit ergo Heli Samuelem, et dixit : Samuel fili mi ? Qui respondens ait : Præsto sum.

3:16 Then Heli called Samuel, and said: Samuel, my son. And he answered: Here am I.

3:17 Et interrogavit eum : Quis est sermo, quem locutus est Dominus ad te ? oro te ne celaveris me : hæc faciat tibi Deus, et hæc addat, si absconderis a me sermonem ex omnibus verbis quæ dicta sunt tibi.

3:17 And he asked him: What is the word that the Lord hath spoken to thee? I beseech thee hide it not from me. May God do so and so to thee, and add so and so, if thou hide from me one word of all that were said to thee.

3:18 Indicavit itaque ei Samuel universos sermones, et non abscondit ab eo. Et ille respondit : Dominus est : quod bonum est in oculis suis faciat.

3:18 So Samuel told him all the words, and did not hide them from him. And he answered: It is the Lord: let him do what is good in his sight.

3:19 Crevit autem Samuel, et Dominus erat cum eo, et non cecidit ex omnibus verbis ejus in terram.

3:19 And Samuel grew, and the Lord was with him, and not one of his words fell to the ground.

3:20 Et cognovit universus Israël, a Dan usque Bersabee, quod fidelis Samuel propheta esset Domini.

3:20 And all Israel, from Dan to Bersabee, knew that Samuel was a faithful prophet of the Lord.

3:21 Et addidit Dominus ut appareret in Silo, quoniam revelatus fuerat Dominus Samueli in Silo juxta verbum Domini. Et evenit sermo Samuelis universo Israëli.

3:21 And the Lord again appeared in Silo, for the Lord revealed himself to Samuel in Silo, according to the word of the Lord. And the word of Samuel came to pass to all Israel.

Chapter 4

4:1 Et factum est in diebus illis, convenerunt Philisthiim in pugnam : et egressus est Israël obviam Philisthiim in prælium, et castrametatus est juxta lapidem Adjutorii. Porro Philisthiim venerunt in Aphec,

4:1 And it came to pass in those days, that the Philistines gathered themselves together to fight: and Israel went out to war against the Philistines, and camped by the Stone of help. And the Philistines came to Aphec,

4:2 et instruxerunt aciem contra Israël. Inito autem certamine, terga vertit Israël Philisthæis : et cæsa sunt in illo certamine passim per agros, quasi quatuor millia virorum.

4:2 And put their army in array against Israel. And when they had joined battle, Israel turned their backs to the Philistines: and there were slain in that fight, here and there in the fields, about four thousand men.

4:3 Et reversus est populus ad castra : dixeruntque majores natu de Israël : Quare percussit nos Dominus hodie coram Philisthiim ? afferamus ad nos de Silo arcam fœderis Domini, et veniat in medium nostri, ut salvet nos de manu inimicorum nostrorum.

4:3 And the people returned to the camp: and the ancients of Israel said: Why hath the Lord defeated us to day before the Philistines? Let us fetch unto us the ark of the covenant of the Lord from Silo, and let it come in the midst of us, that it may save us from the hand of our enemies.

4:4 Misit ergo populus in Silo, et tulerunt inde arcam fœderis Domini exercituum sedentis super cherubim : erantque duo filii Heli cum arca fœderis Dei, Ophni et Phinees.

4:4 So the people sent to Silo, and they brought from thence the ark of the covenant of the Lord of hosts, sitting upon the cherubims: and the two sons of Heli, Ophni and Phinees, were with the ark of the covenant of God.

4:5 Cumque venisset arca fœderis Domini in castra, vociferatus est omnis Israël clamore grandi, et personuit terra.

4:5 And when the ark of the covenant of the Lord was come into the camp, all Israel shouted with a great shout, and the earth rang again.

4:6 Et audierunt Philisthiim vocem clamoris, dixeruntque : Quænam est hæc vox clamoris magni in castris Hebræorum ? Et cognoverunt quod arca Domini venisset in castra.

4:6 And the Philistines heard the noise of the shout, and they said: What is this noise of a great shout in the camp of the Hebrews? And they understood that the ark of the Lord was come into the camp.

4:7 Timueruntque Philisthiim, dicentes : Venit Deus in castra. Et ingemuerunt, dicentes :

4:7 And the Philistines were afraid, saying: God is come into the camp. And sighing, they said:

4:8 Væ nobis : non enim fuit tanta exultatio heri et nudiustertius : væ nobis. Quis nos salvabit de manu deorum sublimium istorum ? hi sunt dii, qui percusserunt Ægyptum omni plaga in deserto.

4:8 Woe to us: for there was no such great joy yesterday, and the day before: Woe to us. Who shall deliver us from the hand of these high Gods? these are the Gods that struck Egypt with all the plagues in the desert.

4:9 Confortamini, et estote viri, Philisthiim, ne serviatis Hebræis, sicut et illi servierunt vobis : confortamini, et bellate.

4:9 Take courage, and behave like men, ye Philistines: lest you come to be servants to the Hebrews, as they have served you: take courage and fight.

4:10 Pugnaverunt ergo Philisthiim, et cæsus est Israël, et fugit unusquisque in tabernaculum suum : et facta est plaga magna nimis, et ceciderunt de Israël triginta millia peditum.

4:10 So the Philistines fought, and Israel was overthrown, and every man fled to his own dwelling: and there was an exceeding great slaughter; for there fell of Israel thirty thousand footmen.

4:11 Et arca Dei capta est : duo quoque filii Heli mortui sunt, Ophni et Phinees.

4:11 And the ark of God was taken: and the two sons of Heli, Ophni and Phinees, were slain.

4:12 Currens autem vir de Benjamin ex acie, venit in Silo in die illa, scissa veste, et conspersus pulvere caput.

4:12 And there ran a man of Benjamin out of the army, and came to Silo the same day, with his clothes rent, and his head strewed with dust.

4:13 Cumque ille venisset, Heli sedebat super sellam contra viam spectans. Erat enim cor ejus pavens pro arca Dei. Vir autem ille postquam ingressus est, nuntiavit urbi : et ululavit omnis civitas.

4:13 And when he was come, Heli sat upon a stool over against the way, watching. For his heart was fearful for the ark of God. And when the man was come into the city, he told it: and all the city cried out.

4:14 Et audivit Heli sonitum clamoris, dixitque : Quis est hic sonitus tumultus hujus ? At ille festinavit, et venit, et nuntiavit Heli.

4:14 And Heli heard the noise of the cry, and he said: What meaneth the noise of this uproar? But he made haste, and came, and told Heli.

4:15 Heli autem erat nonaginta et octo annorum, et oculi ejus caligaverant, et videre non poterat.

4:15 Now Heli was ninety and eight years old, and his eyes were dim, and he could not see.

4:16 Et dixit ad Heli : Ego sum qui veni de prælio, et ego qui de acie fugi hodie. Cui ille ait : Quid actum est, fili mi ?

4:16 And he said to Heli: I am he that came from the battle, and have fled out of the field this day. And he said to him: What is there done, my son?

4:17 Respondens autem ille qui nuntiabat : Fugit, inquit, Israël coram Philisthiim, et ruina magna facta est in populo : insuper et duo filii tui mortui sunt, Ophni et Phinees, et arca Dei capta est.

4:17 And he that brought the news answered, and said: Israel is fled before the Philistines, and there has been a great slaughter of the people: moreover thy two sons, Ophni and Phinees, are dead: and the ark of God is taken.

4:18 Cumque ille nominasset arcam Dei, cecidit de sella retrorsum juxta ostium, et fractis cervicibus mortuus est. Senex enim erat vir et grandævus : et ipse judicavit Israël quadraginta annis.

4:18 And when he had named the ark of God, he fell from his stool backwards by the door, and broke his neck and died. For he was an old man, and far advanced in years: And he judged Israel forty years.

4:19 Nurus autem ejus, uxor Phinees, prægnans erat, vicinaque partui : et audito nuntio quod capta esset arca Dei, et mortuus esset socer suus et vir suus, incurvavit se et peperit : irruerant enim in eam dolores subiti.

4:19 And his daughter in law, the wife of Phinees, was big with child, and near her time: and hearing the news that the ark of God was taken, and her father in law, and her husband, were dead, she bowed herself and fell in labour: for her pains came upon her on a sudden.

4:20 In ipso autem momento mortis ejus, dixerunt ei quæ stabant circa eam : Ne timeas, quia filium peperisti. Quæ non respondit eis, neque animadvertit.

4:20 And when she was upon the point of death, they that stood about her said to her: Fear not, for thou hast borne a son. She answered them not, nor gave heed to them.

4:21 Et vocabit puerum Ichabod, dicens : Translata est gloria de Israël, quia capta est arca Dei, et pro socero suo et pro viro suo ;

4:21 And she called the child Ichabod, saying: The glory is gone from Israel, because the ark of God was taken, and for her father in law, and for her husband:

4:22 et ait : Translata est gloria ab Israël, eo quod capta esset arca Dei.

4:22 And she said: The glory is departed from Israel, because the ark of God was taken.

Chapter 5

5:1 Philisthiim autem tulerunt arcam Dei, et asportaverunt eam a lapide Adjutorii in Azotum.

5:1 And the Philistines took the ark of God, and carried it from the Stone of help into Azotus.

5:2 Tuleruntque Philisthiim arcam Dei, et intulerunt eam in templum Dagon, et statuerunt eam juxta Dagon.

5:2 And the Philistines took the ark of God, and brought it into the temple of Dagon, and set it by Dagon.

5:3 Cumque surrexissent diluculo Azotii altera die, ecce Dagon jacebat pronus in terra ante arcam Domini : et tulerunt Dagon, et restituerunt eum in locum suum.

5:3 And when the Azotians arose early the next day, behold Dagon lay upon his face on the ground before the ark of the Lord: and they took Dagon, and set him again in his place.

5:4 Rursumque mane die altera consurgentes, invenerunt Dagon jacentem super faciem suam in terra coram arca Domini : caput autem Dagon, et duæ palmæ manuum ejus abscissæ erant super limen :

5:4 And the next day again, when they rose in the morning, they found Dagon lying upon his face on the earth before the ark of the Lord: and the head of Dagon, and both the palms of his hands, were cut off upon the threshold:

5:5 porro Dagon solus truncus remanserat in loco suo. Propter hanc causam non calcant sacerdotes Dagon, et omnes qui ingrediuntur templum ejus, super limen Dagon in Azoto, usque in hodiernum diem.

5:5 And only the stump of Dagon remained in its place. For this cause neither the priests of Dagon, nor any that go into the temple, tread on the threshold of Dagon in Azotus unto this day.

5:6 Aggravata est autem manus Domini super Azotios, et demolitus est eos : et percussit in secretiori parte natium Azotum, et fines ejus. Et ebullierunt villæ et agri in medio regionis illius, et nati sunt mures et facta est confusio mortis magnæ in civitate.

5:6 And the hand of the Lord was heavy upon the Azotians, and he destroyed them, and afflicted Azotus and the coasts thereof with emerods. And in the villages and fields in the midst of that country, there came forth a multitude of mice, and there was the confusion of a great mortality in the city.

5:7 Videntes autem viri Azotii hujuscemodi plagam, dixerunt : Non maneat arca Dei Israël apud nos : quoniam dura est manus ejus super nos, et super Dagon deum nostrum.

5:7 And the men of Azotus seeing this kind of plague, said: The ark of the God of Israel shall not stay with us: for his hand is heavy upon us, and upon Dagon, our god.

5:8 Et mittentes congregaverunt omnes satrapas Philisthinorum ad se, et dixerunt : Quid faciemus de arca Dei Israël ? Responderuntque Gethæi : Circumducatur arca Dei Israël. Et circumduxerunt arcam Dei Israël.

5:8 And sending, they gathered together all the lords of the Philistines to them, and said: What shall we do with the ark of the God of Israel? And the Gethites answered: Let the ark of the God of Israel be carried about. And they carried the ark of the God of Israel about.

5:9 Illis autem circumducentibus eam, fiebat manus Domini per singulas civitates interfectionis magnæ nimis : et percutiebat viros uniuscujusque urbis, a parvo usque ad majorem, et computrescebant prominentes extales eorum. Inieruntque Gethæi consilium, et fecerunt sibi sedes pelliceas.

5:9 And while they were carrying it about, the hand of the Lord came upon every city with an exceeding great slaughter: and he smote the men of every city, both small and great, and they had emerods in their secret parts. And the Gethites consulted together, and made themselves seats of skins.

5:10 Miserunt ergo arcam Dei in Accaron. Cumque venisset arca Dei in Accaron, exclamaverunt Accaronitæ, dicentes : Adduxerunt ad nos arcam Dei Israël ut interficiat nos et populum nostrum.

5:10 Therefore they sent the ark of God into Accaron. And when the ark of God was come into Accaron, the Accaronites cried out, saying: They have brought the ark of the God of Israel to us, to kill us and our people.

5:11 Miserunt itaque et congregaverunt omnes satrapas Philisthinorum : qui dixerunt : Dimittite arcam Dei Israël, et revertatur in locum suum, et non interficiat nos cum populo nostro.

5:11 They sent therefore, and gathered together all the lords of the Philistines: and they said: Send away the ark of the God of Israel, and let it return into its own place, and not kill us and our people.

5:12 Fiebat enim pavor mortis in singulis urbibus, et gravissima valde manus Dei. Viri quoque qui mortui non fuerant, percutiebantur in secretiori parte natium : et ascendebat ululatus uniuscujusque civitatis in cælum.

5:12 For there was the fear of death in every city, and the hand of God was exceeding heavy. The men also that did not die, were afflicted with the emerods: and the cry of every city went up to heaven.

Chapter 6

6:1 Fuit ergo arca Domini in regione Philisthinorum septem mensibus.

6:1 Now the ark of God was in the land of the Philistines seven months.

6:2 Et vocaverunt Philisthiim sacerdotes et divinos, dicentes : Quid faciemus de arca Domini ? indicate nobis quomodo remittamus eam in locum suum. Qui dixerunt :

6:2 And the Philistines called for the priests and the diviners, saying: What shall we do with the ark of the Lord? tell us how we are to send it back to its place. And they said:

6:3 Si remittitis arcam Dei Israël, nolite dimittere eam vacuam, sed quod debetis, reddite ei pro peccato, et tunc curabimini : et scietis quare non recedat manus ejus a vobis.

6:3 If you send back the ark of the God of Israel, send it not away empty, but render unto him what you owe for sin, and then you shall be healed: and you shall know why his hand departeth not from you.

6:4 Qui dixerunt : Quid est quod pro delicto reddere debeamus ei ? Responderuntque illi :

6:4 They answered: What is it we ought to render unto him for sin? and they answered:

6:5 Juxta numerum provinciarum Philisthinorum quinque anos aureos facietis, et quinque mures aureos : quia plaga una fuit omnibus vobis, et satrapis vestris. Facietisque similitudines anorum vestrorum, et similitudines murium, qui demoliti sunt terram : et dabitis Deo Israël gloriam, si forte relevet manum suam a vobis, et a diis vestris, et a terra vestra.

6:5 According to the number of the provinces of the Philistines you shall make five golden emerods, and five golden mice: for the same plague hath been upon you all, and upon your lords. And you shall make the likeness of your emerods, and the likeness of the mice, that have destroyed the land, and you shall give glory to the God of Israel: to see if he will take off his hand from you, and from your gods, and from your land.

6:6 Quare aggravatis corda vestra, sicut aggravavit Ægyptus et Pharao cor suum ? nonne postquam percussus est, tunc dimisit eos, et abierunt ?

6:6 Why do you harden your hearts, as Egypt and Pharao hardened their hearts? did not he, after he was struck, then let them go, and they departed?

6:7 Nunc ergo arripite et facite plaustrum novum unum : et duas vaccas fœtas, quibus non est impositum jugum, jungite in plaustro, et recludite vitulos earum domi.

6:7 Now, therefore, take and make a new cart: and two kine that have calved, on which there hath come no yoke, tie to the cart, and shut up their calves at home.

6:8 Tolletisque arcam Domini, et ponetis in plaustro, et vasa aurea quæ exsolvistis ei pro delicto, ponetis in capsellam ad latus ejus : et dimittite eam ut vadat.

6:8 And you shall take the ark of the Lord, and lay it on the cart, and the vessels of gold, which you have paid him for sin, you shall put into a little box at the side thereof: and send it away, that it may go.

6:9 Et aspicietis : et si quidem per viam finium suorum ascenderit contra Bethsames, ipse fecit nobis hoc malum grande : sin autem, minime : sciemus quia nequaquam manus ejus tetigit nos, sed casu accidit.

6:9 And you shall look: and if it go up by the way of his own coasts, towards Bethsames, then he hath done us this great evil: but if not, we shall know that it is not his hand hath touched us, but it hath happened by chance.

6:10 Fecerunt ergo illi hoc modo : et tollentes duas vaccas quæ lactabant vitulos, junxerunt ad plaustrum, vitulosque earum concluserunt domi.

6:10 They did therefore in this manner: and taking two kine, that had sucking calves, they yoked them to the cart, and shut up their calves at home.

6:11 Et posuerunt arcam Dei super plaustrum, et capsellam quæ habebat mures aureos et similitudines anorum.

6:11 And they laid the ark of God upon the cart, and the little box that had in it the golden mice, and the likeness of the emerods.

6:12 Ibant autem in directum vaccæ per viam quæ ducit Bethsames, et itinere uno gradiebantur, pergentes et mugientes : et non declinabant neque ad dextram neque ad sinistram : sed et satrapæ Philisthiim sequebantur usque ad terminos Bethsames.

6:12 And the kine took the straight way, that leadeth to Bethsames, and they went along the way, lowing as they went: and turned not aside neither to the right hand nor to the left: and the lords of the Philistines followed them as far as the borders of Bethsames.

6:13 Porro Bethsamitæ metebant triticum in valle : et elevantes oculos suos, viderunt arcam, et gavisi sunt cum vidissent.

6:13 Now the Bethsamites were reaping wheat in the valley: and lifting up their eyes, they saw the ark, and rejoiced to see it.

6:14 Et plaustrum venit in agrum Josue Bethsamitæ, et stetit ibi. Erat autem ibi lapis magnus, et conciderunt ligna plaustri, vaccasque imposuerunt super ea holocaustum Domino.

6:14 And the cart came into the field of Josue, a Bethsamite, and stood there. And there was a great stone, and they cut in pieces the wood of the cart, and laid the kine upon it a holocaust to the Lord.

6:15 Levitæ autem deposuerunt arcam Dei, et capsellam quæ erat juxta eam, in qua erant vasa aurea, et posuerunt super lapidem grandem. Viri autem Bethsamitæ obtulerunt holocausta, et immolaverunt victimas in die illa Domino.

6:15 And the Levites took down the ark of God, and the little box that was at the side of it, wherein were the vessels of gold, and they put them upon the great stone. The men also of Bethsames offered holocausts, and sacrificed victims that day to the Lord.

6:16 Et quinque satrapæ Philisthinorum viderunt, et reversi sunt in Accaron in die illa.

6:16 And the five princes of the Philistines saw, and they returned to Accaron the same day.

6:17 Hi sunt autem ani aurei quos reddiderunt Philisthiim pro delicto, Domino : Azotus unum, Gaza unum, Ascalon unum, Geth unum, Accaron unum :

6:17 And these are the golden emerods, which the Philistines returned for sin to the Lord: For Azotus one, for Gaza one, for Ascalon one, for Geth one, for Accaron one:

6:18 et mures aureos secundum numerum urbium Philisthiim, quinque provinciarum, ab urbe murata usque ad villam quæ erat absque muro, et usque ad Abelmagnum, super quem posuerunt arcam Domini, quæ erat usque in illum diem in agro Josue Bethsamitis.

6:18 And the golden mice, according to the number of the cities of the Philistines, of the five provinces, from the fenced city to the village that was without wall, and to the great Abel (the stone) whereon they set down the ark of the Lord, which was till that day in the field of Josue the Bethsamite.

6:19 Percussit autem de viris Bethsamitibus, eo quod vidissent arcam Domini : et percussit de populo septuaginta viros, et quinquaginta millia plebis. Luxitque populus, eo quod Dominus percussisset plebem plaga magna.

6:19 But he slew of the men of Bethsames, because they had seen the ark of the Lord, and he slew of the people seventy men, and fifty thousand of the common people. And the people lamented, because the Lord had smitten the people with a great slaughter.

6:20 Et dixerunt viri Bethsamitæ : Quis poterit stare in conspectu Domini Dei sancti hujus ? et ad quem ascendet a nobis ?

6:20 And the men of Bethsames said: Who shall be able to stand before the Lord this holy God? and to whom shall he go up from us?

6:21 Miseruntque nuntios ad habitatores Cariathiarim, dicentes : Reduxerunt Philisthiim arcam Domini : descendite, et reducite eam ad vos.

6:21 And they sent messengers to the inhabitants of Cariathiarim, saying: The Philistines have brought back the ark of the Lord, come ye down and fetch it up to you.

Chapter 7

7:1 Venerunt ergo viri Cariathiarim, et reduxerunt arcam Domini, et intulerunt eam in domum Abinadab in Gabaa : Eleazarum autem filium ejus sanctificaverunt, ut custodiret arcam Domini.

7:1 And the men of Cariathiarim came, and fetched up the ark of the Lord, and carried it into the house of Abinadab, in Gabaa: and they sanctified Eleazar, his son, to keep the ark of the Lord.

7:2 Et factum est, ex qua die mansit arca Domini in Cariathiarim, multiplicati sunt dies (erat quippe jam annus vigesimus), et requievit omnis domus Israël post Dominum.

7:2 And it came to pass, that from the day the ark of the Lord abode in Cariathiarim, days were multiplied (for it was now the twentieth year) and all the house of Israel rested, following the Lord.

7:3 Ait autem Samuel ad universam domum Israël, dicens : Si in toto corde vestro revertimini ad Dominum, auferte deos alienos de medio vestri, Baalim et Astaroth : et præparate corda vestra Domino, et servite ei soli, et eruet vos de manu Philisthiim.

7:3 And Samuel spoke to all the house of Israel, saying: If you turn to the Lord with all your heart, put away the strange gods from among you, Baalim and Astaroth: and prepare your hearts unto the Lord, and serve him only, and he will deliver you out of the hand of the Philistines.

7:4 Abstulerunt ergo filii Israël Baalim et Astaroth, et servierunt Domino soli.

7:4 Then the children of Israel put away Baalim and Astaroth, and served the Lord only.

7:5 Dixit autem Samuel : Congregate universum Israël in Masphath, ut orem pro vobis Dominum.

7:5 And Samuel said: Gather all Israel to Masphath, that I may pray to the Lord for you.

7:6 Et convenerunt in Masphath : hauseruntque aquam, et effuderunt in conspectu Domini : et jejunaverunt in die illa atque dixerunt ibi : Peccavimus Domino. Judicavitque Samuel filios Israël in Masphath.

7:6 And they gathered together to Masphath, and they drew water, and poured it out before the Lord, and they fasted on that day, and they said there: We have sinned against the Lord. And Samuel judged the children of Israel in Masphath.

7:7 Et audierunt Philisthiim quod congregati essent filii Israël in Masphath, et ascenderunt satrapæ Philisthinorum ad Israël. Quod cum audissent filii Israël, timuerunt a facie Philisthinorum.

7:7 And the Philistines heard that the children of Israel were gathered together to Masphath, and the lords of the Philistines went up against Israel. And when the children of Israel heard this, they were afraid of the Philistines.

7:8 Dixeruntque ad Samuelem : Ne cesses pro nobis clamare ad Dominum Deum nostrum, ut salvet nos de manu Philisthinorum.

7:8 And they said to Samuel: Cease not to cry to the Lord our God for us, that he may save us out of the hand of the Philistines.

7:9 Tulit autem Samuel agnum lactentem unum, et obtulit illum holocaustum integrum Domino : et clamavit Samuel ad Dominum pro Israël, et exaudivit eum Dominus.

7:9 And Samuel took a sucking lamb, and offered it whole for a holocaust to the Lord: and Samuel cried to the Lord for Israel, and the Lord heard him.

7:10 Factum est autem, cum Samuel offerret holocaustum, Philisthiim iniere prælium contra Israël : intonuit autem Dominus fragore magno in die illa super Philisthiim, et exterruit eos, et cæsi sunt a facie Israël.

7:10 And it came to pass, when Samuel was offering the holocaust, the Philistines began the battle against Israel: but the Lord thundered with a great thunder on that day upon the Philistines, and terrified them, and they were overthrown before the face of Israel.

7:11 Egressique viri Israël de Masphath, persecuti sunt Philisthæos, et percusserunt eos usque ad locum qui erat subter Bethchar.

7:11 And the men of Israel going out of Masphath, pursued after the Philistines, and made slaughter of them till they came under Bethchar.

7:12 Tulit autem Samuel lapidem unum, et posuit eum inter Masphath et inter Sen : et vocavit nomen loci illius, Lapis adjutorii. Dixitque : Hucusque auxiliatus est nobis Dominus.

7:12 And Samuel took a stone, and laid it between Masphath and Sen: and he called the place The stone of help. And he said: Thus far the Lord hath helped us.

7:13 Et humiliati sunt Philisthiim, nec apposuerunt ultra ut venirent in terminos Israël. Facta est itaque manus Domini super Philisthæos cunctis diebus Samuelis.

7:13 And the Philistines were humbled, and they did not come any more into the borders of Israel. And the hand of the Lord was against the Philistines, all the days of Samuel.

7:14 Et redditæ sunt urbes quas tulerant Philisthiim ab Israël, Israëli, ab Accaron usque Geth, et terminos suos : liberavitque Israël de manu Philisthinorum, eratque pax inter Israël et Amorrhæum.

7:14 And the cities which the Philistines had taken from Israel, were restored to Israel, from Accaron to Geth, and their borders: and he delivered Israel from the hand of the Philistines, and there was peace between Israel and the Amorrhites.

7:15 Judicabat quoque Samuel Israëlem cunctis diebus vitæ suæ :

7:15 And Samuel judged Israel all the days of his life:

7:16 et ibat per singulos annos circuiens Bethel et Galgala et Masphath, et judicabat Israëlem in supradictis locis.

7:16 And he went every year about to Bethel and to Galgal and to Masphath, and he judged Israel in the foresaid places.

7:17 Revertebaturque in Ramatha : ibi enim erat domus ejus, et ibi judicabat Israëlem : ædificavit etiam ibi altare Domino.

7:17 And he returned to Ramatha: for there was his house, and there he judged Israel: he built also there an altar to the Lord.

Chapter 8

8:1 Factum est autem cum senuisset Samuel, posuit filios suos judices Israël.

8:1 And it came to pass, when Samuel was old, that he appointed his sons to be judges over Israel.

8:2 Fuitque nomen filii ejus primogeniti Joël : et nomen secundi Abia, judicum in Bersabee.

8:2 Now the name of his firstborn son was Joel: and the name of the second was Abia, judges in Bersabee.

8:3 Et non ambulaverunt filii illius in viis ejus : sed declinaverunt post avaritiam, acceperuntque munera, et perverterunt judicium.

8:3 And his sons walked not in his ways: but they turned aside after lucre, and took bribes, and perverted judgment.

8:4 Congregati ergo universi majores natu Israël, venerunt ad Samuelem in Ramatha.

8:4 Then all the ancients of Israel being assembled came to Samuel to Ramatha.

8:5 Dixeruntque ei : Ecce tu senuisti, et filii tui non ambulant in viis tuis : constitue nobis regem, ut judicet nos, sicut et universæ habent nationes.

8:5 And they said to him: Behold thou art old, and thy sons walk not in thy ways: make us a king, to judge us, as all nations have.

8:6 Displicuit sermo in oculis Samuelis, eo quod dixissent : Da nobis regem, ut judicet nos. Et oravit Samuel ad Dominum.

8:6 And the word was displeasing in the eyes of Samuel, that they should say: Give us a king to judge us. And Samuel prayed to the Lord.

8:7 Dixit autem Dominus ad Samuelem : Audi vocem populi in omnibus quæ loquuntur tibi : non enim te abjecerunt, sed me, ne regnem super eos.

8:7 And the Lord said to Samuel: Hearken to the voice of the people in all that they say to thee. For they have not rejected thee, but me, that I should not reign over them.

8:8 Juxta omnia opera sua quæ fecerunt, a die qua eduxi eos de Ægypto usque ad diem hanc : sicut dereliquerunt me, et servierunt diis alienis, sic faciunt etiam tibi.

8:8 According to all their works, they have done from the day that I brought them out of Egypt until this day: as they have forsaken me, and served strange gods, so do they also unto thee.

8:9 Nunc ergo vocem eorum audi : verumtamen contestare eos, et prædic eis jus regis, qui regnaturus est super eos.

8:9 Now, therefore, hearken to their voice: but yet testify to them, and foretell them the right of the king, that shall reign over them.

8:10 Dixit itaque Samuel omnia verba Domini ad populum, qui petierat a se regem.

8:10 Then Samuel told all the words of the Lord to the people that had desired a king of him,

8:11 Et ait : Hoc erit jus regis, qui imperaturus est vobis : filios vestros tollet, et ponet in curribus suis : facietque sibi equites et præcursores quadrigarum suarum,

8:11 And said: This will be the right of the king that shall reign over you: He will take your sons, and put them in his chariots, and will make them his horsemen, and his running footmen, to run before his chariots,

8:12 et constituet sibi tribunos, et centuriones, et aratores agrorum suorum, et messores segetum, et fabros armorum et curruum suorum.

8:12 And he will appoint of them to be his tribunes, and his centurions, and to plough his fields, and to reap his corn, and to make him arms and chariots.

8:13 Filias quoque vestras faciet sibi unguentarias, et focarias, et panificas.

8:13 Your daughters also he will take to make him ointments, and to be his cooks, and bakers.

8:14 Agros quoque vestros, et vineas, et oliveta optima tollet, et dabit servis suis.

8:14 And he will take your fields, and your vineyards, and your best oliveyards, and give them to his servants.

8:15 Sed et segetes vestras et vinearum reditus addecimabit, ut det eunuchis et famulis suis.

8:15 Moreover he will take the tenth of your corn, and of the revenues of your vineyards, to give to his eunuchs and servants.

8:16 Servos etiam vestros, et ancillas, et juvenes optimos, et asinos, auferet, et ponet in opere suo.

8:16 Your servants also, and handmaids, and your goodliest young men, and your asses, he will take away, and put them to his work.

8:17 Greges quoque vestros addecimabit, vosque eritis ei servi.

8:17 Your flocks also he will tithe, and you shall be his servants.

8:18 Et clamabitis in die illa a facie regis vestri, quem elegistis vobis : et non exaudiet vos Dominus in die illa, quia petistis vobis regem.

8:18 And you shall cry out in that day from the face of the king, whom you have chosen to yourselves: and the Lord will not hear you in that day, because you desired unto yourselves a king.

8:19 Noluit autem populus audire vocem Samuelis, sed dixerunt : Nequaquam : rex enim erit super nos,

8:19 But the people would not hear the voice of Samuel, and they said, Nay: but there shall be a king over us,

8:20 et erimus nos quoque sicut omnes gentes : et judicabit nos rex noster, et egredietur ante nos, et pugnabit bella nostra pro nobis.

8:20 And we also will be like all nations: and our king shall judge us, and go out before us, and fight our battles for us.

8:21 Et audivit Samuel omnia verba populi, et locutus est ea in auribus Domini.

8:21 And Samuel heard all the words of the people, and rehearsed them in the ears of the Lord.

8:22 Dixit autem Dominus ad Samuelem : Audi vocem eorum, et constitue super eos regem. Et ait Samuel ad viros Israël : Vadat unusquisque in civitatem suam.

8:22 And the Lord said to Samuel: Hearken to their voice, and make them a king. And Samuel said to the men of Israel: Let every man go to his city.

Chapter 9

9:1 Et erat vir de Benjamin nomine Cis, filius Abiel, filii Seror, filii Bechorath, filii Aphia, filii viri Jemini, fortis robore.

9:1 Now there was a man of Benjamin, whose name was Cis, the son of Abiel, the son of Seror, the son of Bechorath, the son of Aphia, the son of a man of Jemini, valiant and strong.

9:2 Et erat ei filius vocabulo Saul, electus et bonus : et non erat vir de filiis Israël melior illo : ab humero et sursum eminebat super omnem populum.

9:2 And he had a son whose name was Saul, a choice and goodly man, and there was not among the children of Israel a goodlier person than he: from his shoulders and upward he appeared above all the people.

9:3 Perierant autem asinæ Cis patris Saul : et dixit Cis ad Saul filium suum : Tolle tecum unum de pueris, et consurgens vade, et quære asinas. Qui cum transissent per montem Ephraim

9:3 And the asses of Cis, Saul's father, were lost: and Cis said to his son Saul: Take one of the servants with thee, and arise, go, and seek the asses. And when they had passed through Mount Ephraim,

9:4 et per terram Salisa, et non invenissent, transierunt etiam per terram Salim, et non erant : sed et per terram Jemini, et minime repererunt.

9:4 And through the land of Salisa, and had not found them, they passed also through the land of Salim, and they were not there: and through the land of Jemini, and found them not.

9:5 Cum autem venissent in terram Suph, dixit Saul ad puerum qui erat cum eo : Veni et revertamur, ne forte dimiserit pater meus asinas, et sollicitus sit pro nobis.

9:5 And when they were come to the land of Suph, Saul said to the servant that was with him: Come, let us return, lest perhaps my father forget the asses, and be concerned for us.

9:6 Qui ait ei : Ecce vir Dei est in civitate hac, vir nobilis : omne quod loquitur, sine ambiguitate venit. Nunc ergo eamus illuc, si forte indicet nobis de via nostra, propter quam venimus.

9:6 And he said to him: Behold there is a man of God in this city, a famous man: all that he saith, cometh certainly to pass. Now, therefore, let us go thither, perhaps he may tell us of our way, for which we are come.

9:7 Dixitque Saul ad puerum suum : Ecce ibimus : quid feremus ad virum Dei ? panis defecit in sitarciis nostris, et sportulam non habemus ut demus homini Dei, nec quidquam aliud.

9:7 And Saul said to his servant: Behold we will go: but what shall we carry to the man of God? the bread is spent in our bags: and we have no present to make to the man of God, nor any thing at all.

9:8 Rursum puer respondit Sauli, et ait : Ecce inventa est in manu mea quarta pars stateris argenti : demus homini Dei, ut indicet nobis viam nostram.

9:8 The servant answered Saul again, and said: Behold there is found in my hand the fourth part of a sicle of silver, let us give it to the man of God, that he may tell us our way.

9:9 (Olim in Israël sic loquebatur unusquisque vadens consulere Deum : Venite, et eamus ad videntem. Qui enim propheta dicitur hodie, vocabatur olim videns.)

9:9 Now in time past in Israel, when a man went to consult God, he spoke thus: Come, let us go to the seer. For he that is now called a prophet, in time past was called a seer.

9:10 Et dixit Saul ad puerum suum : Optimus sermo tuus. Veni, eamus. Et ierunt in civitatem in qua erat vir Dei.

9:10 And Saul said to his servant: Thy word is very good, come let us go. And they went into the city, where the man of God was.

9:11 Cumque ascenderent clivum civitatis, invenerunt puellas egredientes ad hauriendam aquam, et dixerunt eis : Num hic est videns ?

9:11 And when they went up the ascent to the city, they found maids coming out to draw water, and they said to them: Is the seer here?

9:12 Quæ respondentes, dixerunt illis : Hic est : ecce ante te, festina nunc : hodie enim venit in civitatem, quia sacrificium est hodie populi in excelso.

9:12 They answered and said to them: He is: behold he is before you, make haste now: for he came to day into the city, for there is a sacrifice of the people to day in the high place.

9:13 Ingredientes urbem, statim invenietis eum antequam ascendat excelsum ad vescendum, neque enim comesurus est populus donec ille veniat : quia ipse benedicit hostiæ, et deinceps comedunt qui vocati sunt. Nunc ergo conscendite, quia hodie reperietis eum.

9:13 As soon as you come into the city, you shall immediately find him, before he go up to the high place to eat: for the people will not eat till he come; because he blesseth the victim, and afterwards they eat that are invited. Now, therefore, go up, for to day you shall find him.

9:14 Et ascenderunt in civitatem. Cumque illi ambularent in medio urbis, apparuit Samuel egrediens obviam eis, ut ascenderet in excelsum.

9:14 And they went up into the city. And when they were walking in the midst of the city, behold Samuel was coming out over against them, to go up to the high place.

9:15 Dominus autem revelaverat auriculam Samuelis ante unam diem quam veniret Saul, dicens :

9:15 Now the Lord had revealed to the ear of Samuel the day before Saul came, saying:

9:16 Hac ipsa hora quæ nunc est, cras mittam virum ad te de terra Benjamin, et unges eum ducem super populum meum Israël : et salvabit populum meum de manu Philisthinorum, quia respexi populum meum : venit enim clamor eorum ad me.

9:16 To morrow about this same hour I will send thee a man of the land of Benjamin, and thou shalt anoint him to be ruler over my people Israel: and he shall save my people out of the hand of the Philistines: for I have looked down upon my people, because their cry is come to me.

9:17 Cumque aspexisset Samuel Saulem, Dominus dixit ei : Ecce vir quem dixeram tibi : iste dominabitur populo meo.

9:17 And when Samuel saw Saul, the Lord said to him: Behold the man, of whom I spoke to thee, this man shall reign over my people.

9:18 Accessit autem Saul ad Samuelem in medio portæ, et ait : Indica, oro, mihi, ubi est domus videntis.

9:18 And Saul came to Samuel in the midst of the gate, and said: Tell me, I pray thee, where is the house of the seer?

9:19 Et respondit Samuel Sauli, dicens : Ego sum videns : ascende ante me in excelsum, ut comedatis mecum hodie, et dimittam te mane : et omnia quæ sunt in corde tuo indicabo tibi.

9:19 And Samuel answered Saul, saying: I am the seer; go up before me to the high place, that you may eat with me to day, and I will let thee go in the morning: and tell thee all that is in thy heart.

9:20 Et de asinis quas nudiustertius perdidisti, ne sollicitus sis, quia inventæ sunt. Et cujus erunt optima quæque Israël ? nonne tibi et omni domui patris tui ?

9:20 And as for the asses, which were lost three days ago, be not solicitous, because they are found. And for whom shall be all the best things of Israel? Shall they not be for thee and for all thy father's house?

9:21 Respondens autem Saul, ait : Numquid non filius Jemini ego sum de minima tribu Israël, et cognatio mea novissima inter omnes familias de tribu Benjamin ? quare ergo locutus es mihi sermonem istum ?

9:21 And Saul answering, said: Am not I a son of Jemini of the least tribe of Israel, and my kindred the last among all the families of the tribe of Benjamin? Why then hast thou spoken this word to me?

9:22 Assumens itaque Samuel Saulem et puerum ejus, introduxit eos in triclinium, et dedit eis locum in capite eorum qui fuerant invitati : erant enim quasi triginta viri.

9:22 Then Samuel taking Saul, and his servant, brought them into the parlour, and gave them a place at the head of them that were invited. For there were about thirty men.

9:23 Dixitque Samuel coco : Da partem quam dedi tibi, et præcepi ut reponeres seorsum apud te.

9:23 And Samuel said to the cook: Bring the portion which I gave thee, and commanded thee to set it apart by thee.

9:24 Levavit autem cocus armum, et posuit ante Saul. Dixitque Samuel : Ecce quod remansit : pone ante te, et comede, quia de industria servatum est tibi quando populum vocavi. Et comedit Saul cum Samuele in die illa.

9:24 And the cook took up the shoulder, and set it before Saul. And Samuel said: Behold what is left, set it before thee, and eat; because it was kept of purpose for thee, when I invited the people. And Saul ate with Samuel that day.

9:25 Et descenderunt de excelso in oppidum, et locutus est cum Saule in solario : stravitque Saul in solario, et dormivit.

9:25 And they went down from the high place into the town, and he spoke with Saul upon the top of the house: and he prepared a bed for Saul on the top of the house and he slept.

9:26 Cumque mane surrexissent, et jam elucesceret, vocavit Samuel Saulem in solario, dicens : Surge, et dimittam te. Et surrexit Saul : egressique sunt ambo, ipse videlicet, et Samuel.

9:26 And when they were risen in the morning, and it began now to be light, Samuel called Saul on the top of the house, saying: Arise, that I may let thee go. And Saul arose: and they went out both of them: to wit, he and Samuel.

9:27 Cumque descenderent in extrema parte civitatis, Samuel dixit ad Saul : Dic puero ut antecedat nos et transeat : tu autem subsiste paulisper, ut indicem tibi verbum Domini.

9:27 And as they were going down in the end of the city, Samuel said to Saul: Speak to the servant to go before us, and pass on: but stand thou still a while, that I may tell thee the word of the Lord.

Chapter 10

10:1 Tulit autem Samuel lenticulam olei, et effudit super caput ejus : et deosculatus est eum, et ait : Ecce unxit te Dominus super hæreditatem suam in principem, et liberabis populum suum de manibus inimicorum ejus qui in circuitu ejus sunt. Et hoc tibi signum, quia unxit te Deus in principem.

10:1 And Samuel took a little vial of oil, and poured it upon his head, and kissed him, and said: Behold, the Lord hath anointed thee to be prince over his inheritance, and thou shalt deliver his people out of the hands of their enemies, that are round about them. And this shall be a sign unto thee, that God hath anointed thee to be prince.

10:2 Cum abieris hodie a me, invenies duos viros juxta sepulchrum Rachel in finibus Benjamin, in meridie : dicentque tibi : Inventæ sunt asinæ ad quas ieras perquirendas : et intermissis pater tuus asinis, sollicitus est pro vobis, et dicit : Quid faciam de filio meo ?

10:2 When thou shalt depart from me this day, thou shalt find two men by the sepulchre of Rachel in the borders of Benjamin to the south, and they shall say to thee: The asses are found which thou wentest to seek: and thy father, thinking no more of the asses, is concerned for you, and saith: What shall I do for my son?

10:3 Cumque abieris inde, et ultra transieris, et veneris ad quercum Thabor, invenient te ibi tres viri ascendentes ad Deum in Bethel, unus portans tres hædos, et alius tres tortas panis, et alius portans lagenam vini.

10:3 And when thou shalt depart from thence, and go farther on, and shalt come to the oak of Thabor, there shall meet thee three men going up to God to Bethel, one carrying three kids, and another three loaves of bread, and another carrying a bottle of wine.

10:4 Cumque te salutaverint, dabunt tibi duos panes, et accipies de manu eorum.

10:4 And they will salute thee, and will give thee two loaves, and thou shalt take them at their hand.

10:5 Post hæc venies in collem Dei, ubi est statio Philisthinorum : et cum ingressus fueris ibi urbem, obvium habebis gregem prophetarum descendentium de excelso, et ante eos psalterium, et tympanum, et tibiam, et citharam, ipsosque prophetantes.

10:5 After that thou shalt come to the hill of God, where the garrison of the Philistines is: and when thou shalt be come there into the city, thou shalt meet a company of prophets coming down from the high place, with a psaltery, and a timbrel, and a pipe, and a harp before them, and they shall be prophesying.

10:6 Et insiliet in te spiritus Domini, et prophetabis cum eis, et mutaberis in virum alium.

10:6 And the Spirit of the Lord shall come upon thee, and thou shalt prophesy with them, and shalt be changed into another man.

10:7 Quando ergo evenerint signa hæc omnia tibi, fac quæcumque invenerit manus tua, quia Dominus tecum est.

10:7 When therefore these signs shall happen to thee, do whatsoever thy hand shall find, for the Lord is with thee.

10:8 Et descendes ante me in Galgala (ego quippe descendam ad te), ut offeras oblationem, et immoles victimas pacificas : septem diebus expectabis, donec veniam ad te, et ostendam tibi quid facias.

10:8 And thou shalt go down before me to Galgal, (for I will come down to thee), that thou mayst offer an oblation, and sacrifice victims of peace: seven days shalt thou wait, till I come to thee, and I will shew thee what thou art to do.

10:9 Itaque cum avertisset humerum suum ut abiret a Samuele, immutavit ei Deus cor aliud, et venerunt omnia signa hæc in die illa.

10:9 So when he had turned his back to go from Samuel, God gave unto him another heart, and all these things came to pass that day.

10:10 Veneruntque ad prædictum collem, et ecce cuneus prophetarum obvius ei : et insiluit super eum spiritus Domini, et prophetavit in medio eorum.

10:10 And they came to the foresaid hill, and behold a company of prophets met him: and the Spirit of the Lord came upon him, and he prophesied in the midst of them.

10:11 Videntes autem omnes qui noverant eum heri et nudiustertius quod esset cum prophetis, et prophetaret, dixerunt ad invicem : Quænam res accidit filio Cis ? num et Saul inter prophetas ?

10:11 And all that had known him yesterday and the day before, seeing that he was with the prophets, and prophesied, said to each other: What is this that hath happened to the son of Cis? is Saul also among the prophets?

10:12 Responditque alius ad alterum, dicens : Et quis pater eorum ? Propterea versum est in proverbium : Num et Saul inter prophetas ?

10:12 And one answered another, saying: And who is their father? therefore it became a proverb: Is Saul also among the prophets?

10:13 Cessavit autem prophetare, et venit ad excelsum.

10:13 And when he had made an end of prophesying, he came to the high place.

10:14 Dixitque patruus Saul ad eum, et ad puerum ejus : Quo abistis ? Qui responderunt : Quærere asinas : quas cum non reperissemus, venimus ad Samuelem.

10:14 And Saul's uncle said to him, and to his servant: Whither went you? They answered: To seek the asses: and not finding them, we went to Samuel.

10:15 Et dixit ei patruus suus : Indica mihi quid dixerit tibi Samuel.

10:15 And his uncle said to him: Tell me what Samuel said to thee.

10:16 Et ait Saul ad patruum suum : Indicavit nobis quia inventæ essent asinæ. De sermone autem regni non indicavit ei quem locutus fuerat ei Samuel.

10:16 And Saul said to his uncle: He told us that the asses were found. But of the matter of the kingdom of which Samuel had spoken to him, he told him not.

10:17 Et convocavit Samuel populum ad Dominum in Maspha :

10:17 And Samuel called together the people to the Lord in Maspha:

10:18 et ait ad filios Israël : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus Israël : Ego eduxi Israël de Ægypto, et erui vos de manu Ægyptiorum, et de manu omnium regum qui affligebant vos.

10:18 And he said to the children of Israel: Thus saith the Lord the God of Israel: I brought up Israel out of Egypt, and delivered you from the hand of the Egyptians, and from the hand of all the kings who afflicted you.

10:19 Vos autem hodie projecistis Deum vestrum, qui solus salvavit vos de universis malis et tribulationibus vestris : et dixistis : Nequaquam : sed regem constitue super nos. Nunc ergo state coram Domino per tribus vestras, et per familias.

10:19 But you this day have rejected your God, who only hath saved you out of all your evils and your tribulations: and you have said: Nay: but set a king over us. Now therefore stand before the Lord by your tribes, and by your families.

10:20 Et applicuit Samuel omnes tribus Israël, et cecidit sors tribus Benjamin.

10:20 And Samuel brought to him all the tribes of Israel, and the lot fell on the tribe of Benjamin.

10:21 Et applicuit tribum Benjamin et cognationes ejus, et cecidit cognatio Metri : et pervenit usque ad Saul filium Cis. Quæsierunt ergo eum, et non est inventus.

10:21 And he brought the tribe of Benjamin and the kindreds thereof, and the lot fell upon the kindred of Metri, and it came to Saul, the son of Cis. They sought him therefore, and he was not found.

10:22 Et consuluerunt post hæc Dominum utrumnam venturus esset illuc. Responditque Dominus : Ecce absconditus est domi.

10:22 And after this they consulted the Lord whether he would come thither. And the Lord answered: Behold he is hidden at home.

10:23 Cucurrerunt itaque et tulerunt eum inde : stetitque in medio populi, et altior fuit universo populo ab humero et sursum.

10:23 And they ran and fetched him thence: and he stood in the midst of the people, and he was higher than any of the people from the shoulders and upward.

10:24 Et ait Samuel ad omnem populum : Certe videtis quem elegit Dominus, quoniam non sit similis illi in omni populo. Et clamavit omnis populus, et ait : Vivat rex.

10:24 And Samuel said to all the people: Surely you see him whom the Lord hath chosen, that there is none like him among all the people. And all the people cried and said: God save the king.

10:25 Locutus est autem Samuel ad populum legem regni, et scripsit in libro, et reposuit coram Domino : et dimisit Samuel omnem populum, singulos in domum suam.

10:25 And Samuel told the people the law of the kingdom, and wrote it in a book, and laid it up before the Lord: and Samuel sent away all the people, every one to his own house.

10:26 Sed et Saul abiit in domum suam in Gabaa : et abiit cum eo pars exercitus, quorum tetigerat Deus corda.

10:26 Saul also departed to his own house in Gabaa: and there went with him a part of the army, whose hearts God had touched.

10:27 Filii vero Belial dixerunt : Num salvare nos poterit iste ? Et despexerunt eum, et non attulerunt ei munera : ille vero dissimulabat se audire.

10:27 But the children of Belial said: Shall this fellow be able to save us? And they despised him, and brought him no presents; but he dissembled as though he heard not.

Chapter 11

11:1 Et factum est quasi post mensem, ascendit Naas Ammonites, et pugnare cœpit adversum Jabes Galaad. Dixeruntque omnes viri Jabes ad Naas : Habeto nos fœderatos, et serviemus tibi.

11:1 And it came to pass about a month after this, that Naas, the Ammonite, came up, and began to fight against Jabes Galaad. And all the men of Jabes said to Naas: Make a covenant with us, and we will serve thee.

11:2 Et respondit ad eos Naas Ammonites : In hoc feriam vobiscum fœdus, ut eruam omnium vestrum oculos dextros, ponamque vos opprobrium in universo Israël.

11:2 And Naas, the Ammonite, answered them: On this condition will I make a covenant with you, that I may pluck out all your right eyes, and make you a reproach in all Israel.

11:3 Et dixerunt ad eum seniores Jabes : Concede nobis septem dies, ut mittamus nuntios ad universos terminos Israël, et si non fuerit qui defendat nos, egrediemur ad te.

11:3 And the ancients of Jabes said to him: Allow us seven days, that we may send messengers to all the coasts of Israel: and if there be no one to defend us, we will come out to thee.

11:4 Venerunt ergo nuntii in Gabaa Saulis : et locuti sunt verba hæc, audiente populo : et levavit omnis populus vocem suam, et flevit.

11:4 The messengers therefore came to Gabaa of Saul: and they spoke these words in the hearing of the people: and all the people lifted up their voices, and wept.

11:5 Et ecce Saul veniebat, sequens boves de agro, et ait : Quid habet populus quod plorat ? Et narraverunt ei verba virorum Jabes.

11:5 And behold Saul came, following oxen out of the field, and he said: What aileth the people that they weep? And they told him the words of the men of Jabes.

11:6 Et insilivit spiritus Domini in Saul cum audisset verba hæc, et iratus est furor ejus nimis.

11:6 And the Spirit of the Lord came upon Saul, when he had heard these words, and his anger was exceedingly kindled.

11:7 Et assumens utrumque bovem, concidit in frustra, misitque in omnes terminos Israël per manum nuntiorum, dicens : Quicumque non exierit, et secutus fuerit Saul et Samuel, sic fiet bobus ejus. Invasit ergo timor Domini populum, et egressi sunt quasi vir unus.

11:7 And taking both the oxen, he cut them in pieces, and sent them into all the coasts of Israel, by messengers, saying: Whosoever shall not come forth, and follow Saul and Samuel, so shall it be done to his oxen. And the fear of the Lord fell upon the people, and they went out as one man.

11:8 Et recensuit eos in Bezech : fueruntque filiorum Israël trecenta millia, virorum autem Juda triginta millia.

11:8 And he numbered them in Bezec: and there were of the children of Israel three hundred thousand: and of the men of Juda thirty thousand.

11:9 Et dixerunt nuntiis qui venerant : Sic dicetis viris qui sunt in Jabes Galaad : Cras erit vobis salus, cum incaluerit sol. Venerunt ergo nuntii, et annuntiaverunt viris Jabes : qui lætati sunt.

11:9 And they said to the messengers that came: Thus shall you say to the men of Jabes Galaad: To morrow, when the sun shall be hot, you shall have relief. The messengers therefore came, and told the men of Jabes, and they were glad.

11:10 Et dixerunt : Mane exibimus ad vos : et facietis nobis omne quod placuerit vobis.

11:10 And they said: In the morning we will come out to you: and you shall do what you please with us.

11:11 Et factum est, cum dies crastinus venisset, constituit Saul populum in tres partes : et ingressus est media castra in vigilia matutina, et percussit Ammon usque dum incalesceret dies : reliqui autem dispersi sunt, ita ut non relinquerentur in eis duo pariter.

11:11 And it came to pass, when the morrow was come, that Saul put the people in three companies: and he came into the midst of the camp in the morning watch, and he slew the Ammonites until the day grew hot, and the rest were scattered, so that two of them were not left together.

11:12 Et ait populus ad Samuelem : Quis est iste qui dixit : Saul num regnabit super nos ? Date viros, et interficiemus eos.

11:12 And the people said to Samuel: Who is he that said: Shall Saul reign over us? Bring the men, and we will kill them.

11:13 Et ait Saul : Non occidetur quisquam in die hac, quia hodie fecit Dominus salutem in Israël.

11:13 And Saul said: No man shall be killed this day: because the Lord this day hath wrought salvation in Israel:

11:14 Dixit autem Samuel ad populum : Venite, et eamus in Galgala, et innovemus ibi regnum.

11:14 And Samuel said to the people: Come, and let us go to Galgal, and let us renew the kingdom there.

11:15 Et perrexit omnis populus in Galgala, et fecerunt ibi regem Saul coram Domino in Galgala, et immolaverunt ibi victimas pacificas coram Domino. Et lætatus est ibi Saul, et cuncti viri Israël nimis.

11:15 And all the people went to Galgal, and there they made Saul king, before the Lord in Galgal, and they sacrificed there victims of peace before the Lord. And there Saul and all the men of Israel rejoiced exceedingly.

Chapter 12

12:1 Dixit autem Samuel ad universum Israël : Ecce audivi vocem vestram juxta omnia quæ locuti estis ad me, et constitui super vos regem.

12:1 And Samuel said to all Israel: Behold I have hearkened to your voice in all that you said to me, and have made a king over you.

12:2 Et nunc rex graditur ante vos : ego autem senui, et incanui : porro filii mei vobiscum sunt : itaque conversatus coram vobis ab adolescentia mea usque ad hanc diem, ecce præsto sum.

12:2 And now the king goeth before you: but I am old and greyheaded: and my sons are with you: having then conversed with you from my youth until this day, behold here I am.

12:3 Loquimini de me coram Domino, et coram christo ejus, utrum bovem cujusquam tulerim, aut asinum : si quempiam calumniatus sum, si oppressi aliquem, si de manu cujusquam munus accepi : et contemnam illud hodie, restituamque vobis.

12:3 Speak of me before the Lord, and before his anointed, whether I have taken any man's ox, or ass: if I have wronged any man, if I have oppressed any man, if I have taken a bribe at any man's hand: and I will despise it this day, and will restore it to you.

12:4 Et dixerunt : Non es calumniatus nos, neque oppressisti, neque tulisti de manu alicujus quippiam.

12:4 And they said: Thou hast not wronged us, nor oppressed us, nor taken ought at any man's hand.

12:5 Dixitque ad eos : Testis est Dominus adversum vos, et testis christus ejus in die hac, quia non inveneritis in manu mea quippiam. Et dixerunt : Testis.

12:5 And he said to them: The Lord is witness against you, and his anointed is witness this day, that you have not found any thing in my hand. And they said: He is witness.

12:6 Et ait Samuel ad populum : Dominus, qui fecit Moysen et Aaron, et eduxit patres nostros de terra Ægypti.

12:6 And Samuel said to the people: It is the Lord who made Moses and Aaron, and brought our fathers out of the land of Egypt.

12:7 Nunc ergo state, ut judicio contendam adversum vos coram Domino de omnibus misericordiis Domini quas fecit vobiscum et cum patribus vestris :

12:7 Now, therefore, stand up, that I may plead in judgment against you before the Lord, concerning all the kindness of the Lord, which he hath shewn to you, and to your fathers:

12:8 quomodo Jacob ingressus est in Ægyptum, et clamaverunt patres vestri ad Dominum : et misit Dominus Moysen et Aaron, et eduxit patres vestros de Ægypto, et collocavit eos in loco hoc.

12:8 How Jacob went into Egypt, and your fathers cried to the Lord: and the Lord sent Moses and Aaron, and brought your fathers out of Egypt, and made them dwell in this place.

12:9 Qui obliti sunt Domini Dei sui, et tradidit eos in manu Sisaræ magistri militiæ Hasor, et in manu Philisthinorum, et in manu regis Moab : et pugnaverunt adversum eos.

12:9 And they forgot the Lord their God, and he delivered them into the hands of Sisara, captain of the army of Hasor, and into the hands of the Philistines, and into the hand of the king of Moab, and they fought against them.

12:10 Postea autem clamaverunt ad Dominum, et dixerunt : Peccavimus, quia dereliquimus Dominum, et servivimus Baalim et Astaroth : nunc ergo erue nos de manu inimicorum nostrorum, et serviemus tibi.

12:10 But afterwards they cried to the Lord, and said: We have sinned, because we have forsaken the Lord, and have served Baalim and Astaroth: but now deliver us from the hand of our enemies, and we will serve thee.

12:11 Et misit Dominus Jerobaal, et Badan, et Jephte, et Samuel, et eruit vos de manu inimicorum vestrorum per circuitum, et habitastis confidenter.

12:11 And the Lord sent Jerobaal, and Badan, and Jephte, and Samuel, and delivered you from the hand of your enemies round about, and you dwelt securely.

12:12 Videntes autem quod Naas rex filiorum Ammon venisset adversum vos, dixistis mihi : Nequaquam, sed rex imperabit nobis : cum Dominus Deus vester regnaret in vobis.

12:12 But seeing that Naas, king of the children of Ammon, was come against you, you said to me: Nay, but a king shall reign over us: whereas the Lord your God was your king.

12:13 Nunc ergo præsto est rex vester, quem elegistis et petistis : ecce dedit vobis Dominus regem.

12:13 Now, therefore, your king is here, whom you have chosen and desired: Behold the Lord hath given you a king.

12:14 Si timueritis Dominum, et servieritis ei, et audieritis vocem ejus, et non exasperaveritis os Domini, eritis et vos, et rex qui imperat vobis, sequentes Dominum Deum vestrum :

12:14 If you will fear the Lord, and serve him, and hearken to his voice, and not provoke the mouth of the Lord: then shall both you, and the king who reigneth over you, be followers of the Lord your God.

12:15 si autem non audieritis vocem Domini, sed exasperaveritis sermones ejus, erit manus Domini super vos, et super patres vestros.

12:15 But if you will not hearken to the voice of the Lord, but will rebel against his words, the hand of the Lord shall be upon you, and upon your fathers.

12:16 Sed et nunc state, et videte rem istam grandem quam facturus est Dominus in conspectu vestro.

12:16 Now then stand, and see this great thing which the Lord will do in your sight.

12:17 Numquid non messis tritici est hodie ? invocabo Dominum, et dabit voces et pluvias : et scietis, et videbitis, quia grande malum feceritis vobis in conspectu Domini, petentes super vos regem.

12:17 Is it not wheat harvest to day? I will call upon the Lord, and he shall send thunder and rain: and you shall know, and see that you yourselves have done a great evil in the sight of the Lord, in desiring a king over you.

12:18 Et clamavit Samuel ad Dominum, et dedit Dominus voces et pluvias in illa die.

12:18 And Samuel cried unto the Lord, and the Lord sent thunder and rain that day.

12:19 Et timuit omnis populus nimis Dominum et Samuelem, et dixit universus populus ad Samuelem : Ora pro servis tuis ad Dominum Deum tuum, ut non moriamur : addidimus enim universis peccatis nostris malum, ut peteremus nobis regem.

12:19 And all the people greatly feared the Lord and Samuel. And all the people said to Samuel: Pray for thy servants to the Lord thy God, that we may not die, for we have added to all our sins this evil, to ask for a king.

12:20 Dixit autem Samuel ad populum : Nolite timere : vos fecistis universum malum hoc, verumtamen nolite recedere a tergo Domini, sed servite Domino in omni corde vestro.

12:20 And Samuel said to the people: Fear not, you have done all this evil: but yet depart not from following the Lord, but serve the Lord with all your heart.

12:21 Et nolite declinare post vana, quæ non proderunt vobis, neque eruent vos, quia vana sunt.

12:21 And turn not aside after vain things, which shall never profit you, nor deliver you, because they are vain.

12:22 Et non derelinquet Dominus populum suum propter nomen suum magnum : quia juravit Dominus facere vos sibi populum.

12:22 And the Lord will not forsake his people for his great name's sake: because the Lord hath sworn to make you his people.

12:23 Absit autem a me hoc peccatum in Dominum, ut cessem orare pro vobis, et docebo vos viam bonam et rectam.

12:23 And far from me be this sin against the Lord, that I should cease to pray for you: and I will teach you the good and right way.

12:24 Igitur timete Dominum, et servite ei in veritate, et ex toto corde vestro : vidistis enim magnifica quæ in vobis gesserit.

12:24 Therefore fear the Lord, and serve him in truth, and with your whole heart, for you have seen the great works which he hath done among you.

12:25 Quod si perseveraveritis in malitia, et vos et rex vester pariter peribitis.

12:25 But if you will still do wickedly: both you and your king shall perish together.

Chapter 13

13:1 Filius unius anni erat Saul cum regnare cœpisset : duobus autem annis regnavit super Israël.

13:1 Saul was a child of one year when he began to reign, and he reigned two years over Israel.

13:2 Et elegit sibi Saul tria millia de Israël : et erant cum Saul duo millia in Machmas, et in monte Bethel : mille autem cum Jonatha in Gabaa Benjamin : porro ceterum populum remisit unumquemque in tabernacula sua.

13:2 And Saul chose him three thousand men of Israel: and two thousand were with Saul in Machmas, and in mount Bethel: and a thousand with Jonathan in Gabaa of Benjamin: and the rest of the people he sent back every man to their dwellings.

13:3 Et percussit Jonathas stationem Philisthinorum quæ erat in Gabaa. Quod cum audissent Philisthiim, Saul cecinit buccina in omni terra, dicens : Audiant Hebræi.

13:3 And Jonathan smote the garrison of the Philistines which was in Gabaa. And when the Philistines had heard of it, Saul sounded the trumpet over all the land, saying: Let the Hebrews hear.

13:4 Et universus Israël audivit hujuscemodi famam : Percussit Saul stationem Philisthinorum, et erexit se Israël adversus Philisthiim. Clamavit ergo populus post Saul in Galgala.

13:4 And all Israel heard this report: Saul hath smitten the garrison of the Philistines: and Israel took courage against the Philistines. And the people were called together after Saul to Galgal.

13:5 Et Philisthiim congregati sunt ad præliandum contra Israël, triginta millia curruum, et sex millia equitum, et reliquum vulgus, sicut arena quæ est in littore maris plurima. Et ascendentes castrametati sunt in Machmas ad orientem Bethaven.

13:5 The Philistines also were assembled to fight against Israel, thirty thousand chariots, and six thousand horsemen, and a multitude of people besides, like the sand on the seashore for number. And going up they camped in Machmas, at the east of Bethaven.

13:6 Quod cum vidissent viri Israël se in arcto positos (afflictus enim erat populus), absconderunt se in speluncis, et in abditis, in petris quoque, et in antris, et in cisternis.

13:6 And when the men of Israel saw that they were straitened (for the people were distressed), they hid themselves in caves, and in thickets, and in rocks, and in dens, and in pits.

13:7 Hebræi autem transierunt Jordanem in terram Gad et Galaad. Cumque adhuc esset Saul in Galgala, universus populus perterritus est qui sequebatur eum.

13:7 And some of the Hebrews passed over the Jordan into the land of Gad and Galaad. And when Saul was yet in Galgal, all the people that followed him were greatly afraid.

13:8 Et expectavit septem diebus juxta placitum Samuelis, et non venit Samuel in Galgala, dilapsusque est populus ab eo.

13:8 And he waited seven days, according to the appointment of Samuel, and Samuel came not to Galgal, and the people slipt away from him.

13:9 Ait ergo Saul : Afferte mihi holocaustum et pacifica. Et obtulit holocaustum.

13:9 Then Saul said: Bring me the holocaust, and the peace offerings. And he offered the holocaust.

13:10 Cumque complesset offerens holocaustum, ecce Samuel veniebat : et egressus est Saul obviam ei ut salutaret eum.

13:10 And when he had made an end of offering the holocaust, behold Samuel came: and Saul went forth to meet him and salute him.

13:11 Locutusque est ad eum Samuel : Quid fecisti ? Respondit Saul : Quia vidi quod populus dilaberetur a me, et tu non veneras juxta placitos dies, porro Philisthiim congregati fuerant in Machmas,

13:11 And Samuel said to him: What hast thou done? Saul answered: Because I saw that the people slipt from me, and thou wast not come according to the days appointed, and the Philistines were gathered together in Machmas,

13:12 dixi : Nunc descendent Philisthiim ad me in Galgala, et faciem Domini non placavi. Necessitate compulsus, obtuli holocaustum.

13:12 I said: Now will the Philistines come down upon me to Galgal, and I have not appeased the face of the Lord. Forced by necessity, I offered the holocaust.

13:13 Dixitque Samuel ad Saul : Stulte egisti, nec custodisti mandata Domini Dei tui quæ præcepit tibi. Quod si non fecisses, jam nunc præparasset Dominus regnum tuum super Israël in sempiternum :

13:13 And Samuel said to Saul: Thou hast done foolishly, and hast not kept the commandments of the Lord thy God, which he commanded thee. And if thou hadst not done thus, the Lord would now have established thy kingdom over Israel for ever:

13:14 sed nequaquam regnum tuum ultra consurget. Quæsivit Dominus sibi virum juxta cor suum : et præcepit ei Dominus ut esset dux super populum suum, eo quod non servaveris quæ præcepit Dominus.

13:14 But thy kingdom shall not continue. The Lord hath sought him a man according to his own heart: and him hath the Lord commanded to be prince over his people, because thou hast not observed that which the Lord commanded.

13:15 Surrexit autem Samuel, et ascendit de Galgalis in Gabaa Benjamin. Et reliqui populi ascenderunt post Saul obviam populo, qui expugnabant eos venientes de Galgala in Gabaa, in colle Benjamin. Et recensuit Saul populum qui inventi fuerant cum eo, quasi sexcentos viros.

13:15 And Samuel arose and went up from Galgal to Gabaa of Benjamin. And the rest of the people went up after Saul, to meet the people who fought against them, going from Galgal to Gabaa, in the hill of Benjamin. And Saul numbered the people, that were found with him, about six hundred men.

13:16 Et Saul et Jonathas filius ejus, populusque qui inventus fuerat cum eis, erat in Gabaa Benjamin : porro Philisthiim consederant in Machmas.

13:16 And Saul, and Jonathan his son, and the people that were present with them, were in Gabaa of Benjamin: But the Philistines encamped in Machmas.

13:17 Et egressi sunt ad prædandum de castris Philisthinorum tres cunei. Unus cuneus pergebat contra viam Ephra ad terram Sual :

13:17 And there went out of the camp of the Philistines three companies to plunder. One company went towards the way of Ephra to the land of Sual;

13:18 porro alius ingrediebatur per viam Beth-horon : tertius autem verterat se ad iter termini imminentis valli Seboim contra desertum.

13:18 And another went by the way of Bethoron, and the third turned to the way of the border, above the valley of Seboim towards the desert.

13:19 Porro faber ferrarius non inveniebatur in omni terra Israël : caverant enim Philisthiim, ne forte facerent Hebræi gladium aut lanceam.

13:19 Now there was no smith to be found in all the land of Israel, for the Philistines had taken this precaution, lest the Hebrews should make them swords or spears.

13:20 Descendebat ergo omnis Israël ad Philisthiim, ut exacueret unusquisque vomerem suum, et ligonem, et securim, et sarculum.

13:20 So all Israel went down to the Philistines, to sharpen every man his ploughshare, and his spade, and his axe, and his rake.

13:21 Retusæ itaque erant acies vomerum, et ligonum, et tridentum, et securium, usque ad stimulum corrigendum.

13:21 So that their shares, and their spades, and their forks, and their axes, were blunt, even to the goad, which was to be mended.

13:22 Cumque venisset dies prælii, non est inventus ensis et lancea in manu totius populi qui erat cum Saule et Jonatha, excepto Saul et Jonatha filio ejus.

13:22 And when the day of battle was come, there was neither sword nor spear found in the hand of any of the people that were with Saul and Jonathan, except Saul and Jonathan his son.

13:23 Egressa est autem statio Philisthiim, ut transcenderet in Machmas.

13:23 And the army of the Philistines went out in order to advance further in Machmas.

Chapter 14

14:1 Et accidit quadam die ut diceret Jonathas filius Saul ad adolescentem armigerum suum : Veni, et transeamus ad stationem Philisthinorum, quæ est trans locum illum. Patri autem suo hoc ipsum non indicavit.

14:1 Now it came to pass one day that Jonathan, the son of Saul, said to the young man that bore his armour: Come, and let us go over to the garrison of the Philistines, which is on the other side of yonder place. But he told not this to his father.

14:2 Porro Saul morabatur in extrema parte Gabaa sub malogranato, quæ erat in Magron : et erat populus cum eo quasi sexcentorum virorum.

14:2 And Saul abode in the uttermost part of Gabaa, under the pomegranate tree, which was in Magron: and the people with him were about six hundred men.

14:3 Et Achias filius Achitob fratris Ichabod filii Phinees, qui ortus fuerat ex Heli sacerdote Domini in Silo, portabat ephod. Sed et populus ignorabat quo isset Jonathas.

14:3 And Achias, the son of Achitob, brother of Ichabod the son of Phinees, the son of Heli, the priest of the Lord in Silo, wore the ephod. And the people knew not whither Jonathan was gone.

14:4 Erant autem inter ascensus per quos nitebatur Jonathas transire ad stationem Philisthinorum, eminentes petræ ex utraque parte, et quasi in modum dentium scopuli hinc et inde prærupti : nomen uni Boses, et nomen alteri Sene :

14:4 Now there were between the ascents, by which Jonathan sought to go over to the garrison of the Philistines, rocks standing up on both sides, and steep cliffs like teeth on the one side, and on the other, the name of the one was Boses, and the name of the other was Sene:

14:5 unus scopulus prominens ad aquilonem ex adverso Machmas, et alter ad meridiem contra Gabaa.

14:5 One rock stood out toward the north, over against Machmas, and the other to the south, over against Gabaa.

14:6 Dixit autem Jonathas ad adolescentem armigerum suum : Veni, transeamus ad stationem incircumcisorum horum, si forte faciat Dominus pro nobis : quia non est Domino difficile salvare, vel in multis, vel in paucis.

14:6 And Jonathan said to the young man that bore his armour: Come, let us go over to the garrison of these uncircumcised, it may be the Lord will do for us: because it is easy for the Lord to save either by many, or by few.

14:7 Dixitque ei armiger suus : Fac omnia quæ placent animo tuo : perge quo cupis, et ero tecum ubicumque volueris.

14:7 And his armourbearer said to him: Do all that pleaseth thy mind: go whither thou wilt, and I will be with thee wheresoever thou hast a mind.

14:8 Et ait Jonathas : Ecce nos transimus ad viros istos. Cumque apparuerimus eis,

14:8 And Jonathan said: Behold we will go over to these men. And when we shall be seen by them,

14:9 si taliter locuti fuerint ad nos : Manete donec veniamus ad vos : stemus in loco nostro, nec ascendamus ad eos.

14:9 If they shall speak thus to us: Stay till we come to you: let us stand still in our place, and not go up to them.

14:10 Si autem dixerint : Ascendite ad nos : ascendamus, quia tradidit eos Dominus in manibus nostris : hoc erit nobis signum.

14:10 But if they shall say: Come up to us: let us go up, because the Lord hath delivered them into our hands, this shall be a sign unto us.

14:11 Apparuit igitur uterque stationi Philisthinorum : dixeruntque Philisthiim : En Hebræi egrediuntur de cavernis in quibus absconditi fuerant.

14:11 So both of them discovered themselves to the garrison of the Philistines: and the Philistines said: Behold the Hebrews come forth out of the holes wherein they were hid.

14:12 Et locuti sunt viri de statione ad Jonathan et ad armigerum ejus, dixeruntque : Ascendite ad nos, et ostendemus vobis rem. Et ait Jonathas ad armigerum suum : Ascendamus : sequere me : tradidit enim Dominus eos in manus Israël.

14:12 And the men of the garrison spoke to Jonathan, and to his armourbearer, and said: Come up to us, and we will shew you a thing. And Jonathan said to his armourbearer: Let us go up, follow me: for the Lord hath delivered them into the hands of Israel.

14:13 Ascendit autem Jonathas manibus et pedibus reptans, et armiger ejus post eum. Itaque alii cadebant ante Jonathan, alios armiger ejus interficiebat sequens eum.

14:13 And Jonathan went up creeping on his hands and feet, and his armourbearer after him. And some fell before Jonathan, others his armourbearer slew as he followed him.

14:14 Et facta est plaga prima qua percussit Jonathas et armiger ejus, quasi viginti virorum in media parte jugeri quam par boum in die arare consuevit.

14:14 And the first slaughter which Jonathan and his armourbearer made, was of about twenty men, within half an acre of land, which a yoke of oxen is wont to plough in a day.

14:15 Et factum est miraculum in castris per agros : sed et omnis populus stationis eorum qui ierant ad prædandum, obstupuit, et conturbata est terra : et accidit quasi miraculum a Deo.

14:15 And there was a miracle in the camp, in the fields: and all the people of their garrison, who had gone out to plunder, were amazed, and the earth trembled: and it happened as a miracle from God.

14:16 Et respexerunt speculatores Saul qui erant in Gabaa Benjamin, et ecce multitudo prostrata, et huc illucque diffugiens.

14:16 And the watchmen of Saul, who were in Gabaa of Benjamin looked, and behold a multitude overthrown, and fleeing this way and that.

14:17 Et ait Saul populo qui erat cum eo : Requirite, et videte quis abierit ex nobis. Cumque requisissent, repertum est non adesse Jonathan et armigerum ejus.

14:17 And Saul said to the people that were with him: Look, and see who is gone from us. And when they had sought, it was found that Jonathan and his armourbearer were not there.

14:18 Et ait Saul ad Achiam : Applica arcam Dei. (Erat enim ibi arca Dei in die illa cum filiis Israël.)

14:18 And Saul said to Achias: Bring the ark of the Lord. (For the ark of God was there that day with the children of Israel.)

14:19 Cumque loqueretur Saul ad sacerdotem, tumultus magnus exortus est in castris Philisthinorum : crescebatque paulatim, et clarius resonabat. Et ait Saul ad sacerdotem : Contrahe manum tuam.

14:19 And while Saul spoke to the priest, there arose a great uproar in the camp of the Philistines: and it increased by degrees, and was heard more clearly. And Saul said to the priest: Draw in thy hand.

14:20 Conclamavit ergo Saul, et omnis populus qui erat cum eo, et venerunt usque ad locum certaminis : et ecce versus fuerat gladius uniuscujusque ad proximum suum, et cædes magna nimis.

14:20 Then Saul, and all the people that were with him, shouted together, and they came to the place of the fight: and behold every man's sword was turned upon his neighbour, and there was a very great slaughter.

14:21 Sed et Hebræi qui fuerant cum Philisthiim heri et nudiustertius, ascenderantque cum eis in castris, reversi sunt ut essent cum Israël qui erant cum Saul et Jonatha.

14:21 Moreover, the Hebrews that had been with the Philistines yesterday and the day before, and went up with them into the camp, returned to be with the Israelites, who were with Saul and Jonathan.

14:22 Omnes quoque Israëlitæ qui se absconderant in monte Ephraim, audientes quod fugissent Philisthæi, sociaverunt se cum suis in prælio. Et erant cum Saul quasi decem millia virorum.

14:22 And all the Israelites that had hid themselves in mount Ephraim, hearing that the Philistines fled, joined themselves with their countrymen in the fight. And there were with Saul about ten thousand men.

14:23 Et salvavit Dominus in die illa Israël : pugna autem pervenit usque ad Bethaven.

14:23 And the Lord saved Israel that day. And the fight went on as far as Bethaven.

14:24 Et viri Israël sociati sunt sibi in die illa : adjuravit autem Saul populum, dicens : Maledictus vir qui comederit panem usque ad vesperam, donec ulciscar de inimicis meis. Et non manducavit universus populus panem :

14:24 And the men of Israel were joined together that day: and Saul adjured the people, saying: Cursed be the man that shall eat food till evening, till I be revenged of my enemies. So none of the people tasted any food.

14:25 omneque terræ vulgus venit in saltum, in quo erat mel super faciem agri.

14:25 And all the common people came into a forest, in which there was honey upon the ground.

14:26 Ingressus est itaque populus saltum, et apparuit fluens mel, nullusque applicuit manum ad os suum : timebat enim populus juramentum.

14:26 And when the people came into the forest, behold the honey dropped, but no man put his hand to his mouth. For the people feared the oath.

14:27 Porro Jonathas non audierat cum adjuraret pater ejus populum : extenditque summitatem virgæ quam habebat in manu, et intinxit in favum mellis : et convertit manum suam ad os suum, et illuminati sunt oculi ejus.

14:27 But Jonathan had not heard when his father adjured the people: and he put forth the end of the rod, which he had in his hand, and dipt it in a honeycomb: and he carried his hand to his mouth, and his eyes were enlightened.

14:28 Respondensque unus de populo, ait : Jurejurando constrinxit pater tuus populum, dicens : Maledictus vir qui comederit panem hodie. (Defecerat autem populus.)

14:28 And one of the people answering, said: Thy father hath bound the people with an oath, saying: Cursed be the man that shall eat any food this day. (And the people were faint.)

14:29 Dixitque Jonathas : Turbavit pater meus terram : vidistis ipsi quia illuminati sunt oculi mei, eo quod gustaverim paululum de melle isto :

14:29 And Jonathan said: My father hath troubled the land: you have seen yourselves that my eyes are enlightened, because I tasted a little of this honey:

14:30 quanto magis si comedisset populus de præda inimicorum suorum, quam reperit ? nonne major plaga facta fuisset in Philisthiim ?

14:30 How much more if the people had eaten of the prey of their enemies, which they found? had there not been made a greater slaughter among the Philistines?

14:31 Percusserunt ergo in die illa Philisthæos a Machmis usque in Ajalon. Defatigatus est autem populus nimis :

14:31 So they smote that day the Philistines, from Machmas to Aialon. And the people were wearied exceedingly.

14:32 et versus ad prædam tulit oves, et boves, et vitulos, et mactaverunt in terra : comeditque populus cum sanguine.

14:32 And falling upon the spoils, they took sheep, and oxen, and calves, and slew them on the ground: and the people ate them with the blood.

14:33 Nuntiaverunt autem Sauli dicentes quod populus peccasset Domino, comedens cum sanguine. Qui ait : Prævaricati estis : volvite ad me jam nunc saxum grande.

14:33 And they told Saul that the people had sinned against the Lord, eating with the blood. And he said: You have transgressed: roll here to me now a great stone.

14:34 Et dixit Saul : Dispergimini in vulgus, et dicite eis ut adducat ad me unusquisque bovem suum et arietem, et occidite super istud, et vescimini, et non peccabitis Domino comedentes cum sanguine. Adduxit itaque omnis populus unusquisque bovem in manu sua usque ad noctem : et occiderunt ibi.

14:34 And Saul said: Disperse yourselves among the people, and tell them to bring me every man his ox and his ram and slay them upon this stone, and eat, and you shall not sin against the Lord, in eating with the blood. So all the people brought every man his ox with him till the night: and slew them there.

14:35 Ædificavit autem Saul altare Domino, tuncque primum cœpit ædificare altare Domino.

14:35 And Saul built an altar to the Lord: and he then first began to build an altar to the Lord.

14:36 Et dixit Saul : Irruamus super Philisthæos nocte, et vastemus eos usque dum illucescat mane, nec relinquamus ex eis virum. Dixitque populus : Omne quod bonum videtur in oculis tuis, fac. Et ait sacerdos : Accedamus huc ad Deum.

14:36 And Saul said: Let us fall upon the Philistines by night, and destroy them till the morning light, and let us not leave a man of them. And the people said: Do all that seemeth good in thy eyes. And the priest said: Let us draw near hither unto God.

14:37 Et consuluit Saul Dominum : Num persequar Philisthiim ? si trades eos in manus Israël ? Et non respondit ei in die illa.

14:37 And Saul consulted the Lord: Shall I pursue after the Philistines? wilt thou deliver them into the hands of Israel? And he answered him not that day.

14:38 Dixitque Saul : Applicate huc universos angulos populi : et scitote, et videte per quem acciderit peccatum hoc hodie.

14:38 And Saul said: Bring hither all the corners of the people: and know, and see by whom this sin hath happened to day.

14:39 Vivit Dominus salvator Israël, quia si per Jonathan filium meum factum est, absque retractione morietur. Ad quod nullus contradixit ei de omni populo.

14:39 As the Lord liveth, who is the Saviour of Israel, if it was done by Jonathan, my son, he shall surely die. In this none of the people gainsayed him.

14:40 Et ait ad universum Israël : Separamini vos in partem unam, et ego cum Jonatha filio meo ero in parte altera. Responditque populus ad Saul : Quod bonum videtur in oculis tuis, fac.

14:40 And he said to all Israel: Be you on one side and I, with Jonathan, my son, will be on the other side. And the people answered Saul: Do what seemeth good in thy eyes.

14:41 Et dixit Saul ad Dominum Deum Israël : Domine Deus Israël, da indicium : quid est quod non responderis servo tuo hodie ? si in me, aut in Jonatha filio meo, est iniquitas hæc, da ostensionem : aut si hæc iniquitas est in populo tuo, da sanctitatem. Et deprehensus est Jonathas et Saul : populus autem exivit.

14:41 And Saul said to the Lord: O Lord God of Israel, give a sign, by which we may know, what the meaning is, that thou answerest not thy servant to day: If this iniquity be in me, or in my son Jonathan, give a proof: or if this iniquity be in thy people, give holiness. And Jonathan and Saul were taken, and the people escaped.

14:42 Et ait Saul : Mittite sortem inter me et inter Jonathan filium meum. Et captus est Jonathas.

14:42 And Saul said: (Cast lots between me, and Jonathan, my son. And Jonathan was taken.

14:43 Dixit autem Saul ad Jonathan : Indica mihi quid feceris. Et indicavit ei Jonathas, et ait : Gustans gustavi in summitate virgæ quæ erat in manu mea, paululum mellis, et ecce ego morior.

14:43 And Saul said to Jonathan: Tell me what thou hast done. And Jonathan told him, and said: I did but taste a little honey with the end of the rod, which was in my hand, and behold I must die.

14:44 Et ait Saul : Hæc faciat mihi Deus, et hæc addat, quia morte morieris, Jonatha.

14:44 And Saul said: May God do so and so to me, and add still more: for dying thou shalt die, O Jonathan.

14:45 Dixitque populus ad Saul : Ergone Jonathas morietur, qui fecit salutem hanc magnam in Israël ? hoc nefas est : vivit Dominus, si ceciderit capillus de capite ejus in terram, quia cum Deo operatus est hodie. Liberavit ergo populus Jonathan, ut non moreretur.

14:45 And the people said to Saul: Shall Jonathan then die, who hath wrought this great salvation in Israel? this must not be: As the Lord liveth, there shall not one hair of his head fall to the ground, for he hath wrought with God this day. So the people delivered Jonathan, that he should not die.

14:46 Recessitque Saul, nec persecutus est Philisthiim : porro Philisthiim abierunt in loca sua.

14:46 And Saul went back, and did not pursue after the Philistines: and the Philistines went to their own places.

14:47 Et Saul, confirmato regno super Israël, pugnabat per circuitum adversum omnes inimicos ejus, contra Moab, et filios Ammon, et Edom, et reges Soba, et Philisthæos : et quocumque se verterat, superabat.

14:47 And Saul having his kingdom established over Israel, fought against all his enemies round about, against Moab, and against the children of Ammon, and Edom, and the kings of Soba, and the Philistines: and whithersoever he turned himself, he overcame.

14:48 Congregatoque exercitu, percussit Amalec, et eruit Israël de manu vastatorum ejus.

14:48 And gathering together an army, he defeated Amalec, and delivered Israel from the hand of them that spoiled them.

14:49 Fuerunt autem filii Saul, Jonathas, et Jessui, et Melchisua : et nomina duarum filiarum ejus, nomen primogenitæ Merob, et nomen minoris Michol.

14:49 And the sons of Saul, were Jonathan, and Jessui, and Melchisua: and the names of his two daughters, the name of the firstborn was Merob, and the name of the younger Michol.

14:50 Et nomen uxoris Saul Achinoam filia Achimaas : et nomen principis militiæ ejus Abner filius Ner, patruelis Saul.

14:50 And the name of Saul's wife was Achinoam, the daughter of Achimaas; and the name of the captain of his army was Abner, the son of Ner, the cousin german of Saul.

14:51 Porro Cis fuit pater Saul, et Ner pater Abner, filius Abiel.

14:51 For Cis was the father of Saul, and Ner, the father of Abner, was son of Abiel.

14:52 Erat autem bellum potens adversum Philisthæos omnibus diebus Saul. Nam quemcumque viderat Saul virum fortem, et aptum ad prælium, sociabat eum sibi.

14:52 And there was a great war against the Philistines all the days of Saul. For whomsoever Saul saw to be a valiant man, and fit for war, he took him to himself.

Chapter 15

15:1 Et dixit Samuel ad Saul : Me misit Dominus ut ungerem te in regem super populum ejus Israël : nunc ergo audi vocem Domini.

15:1 And Samuel said to Saul: The Lord sent me to anoint thee king over his people Israel: now therefore hearken thou unto the voice of the Lord:

15:2 Hæc dicit Dominus exercituum : Recensui quæcumque fecit Amalec Israëli : quomodo restitit ei in via cum ascenderet de Ægypto.

15:2 Thus saith the Lord of hosts: I have reckoned up all that Amalec hath done to Israel: how he opposed them in the way when they came up out of Egypt.

15:3 Nunc ergo vade, et percute Amalec, et demolire universa ejus : non parcas ei, et non concupiscas ex rebus ipsius aliquid, sed interfice a viro usque ad mulierem, et parvulum atque lactentem, bovem et ovem, camelum et asinum.

15:3 Now therefore go, and smite Amalec, and utterly destroy all that he hath: spare him not, nor covet anything that is his: but slay both man and woman, child and suckling, ox and sheep, camel and ass.

15:4 Præcepit itaque Saul populo, et recensuit eos quasi agnos : ducenta millia peditum, et decem millia virorum Juda.

15:4 So Saul commanded the people, and numbered them as lambs: two hundred thousand footmen, and ten thousand of the men of Juda.

15:5 Cumque venisset Saul usque ad civitatem Amalec, tetendit insidias in torrente.

15:5 And when Saul was come to the city of Amalec, he laid ambushes in the torrent.

15:6 Dixitque Saul Cinæo : Abite, recedite, atque descendite ab Amalec, ne forte involvam te cum eo : tu enim fecisti misericordiam cum omnibus filiis Israël, cum ascenderent de Ægypto. Et recessit Cinæus de medio Amalec.

15:6 And Saul said to the Cinite: Go, depart, and get ye down from Amalec: lest I destroy thee with him. For thou hast shewn kindness to all the children of Israel, when they came up out of Egypt. And the Cinite departed from the midst of Amalec.

15:7 Percussitque Saul Amalec ab Hevila donec venias ad Sur, quæ est e regione Ægypti.

15:7 And Saul smote Amalec from Hevila, until thou comest to Sur, which is over against Egypt.

15:8 Et apprehendit Agag regem Amalec vivum : omne autem vulgus interfecit in ore gladii.

15:8 And he took Agag, the king of Amalec, alive: but all the common people he slew with the edge of the sword.

15:9 Et pepercit Saul et populus Agag, et optimis gregibus ovium et armentorum, et vestibus et arietibus, et universis quæ pulchra erant, nec voluerunt disperdere ea : quidquid vero vile fuit et reprobum, hoc demoliti sunt.

15:9 And Saul and the people spared Agag, and the best of the flocks of sheep, and of the herds, and the garments and the rams, and all that was beautiful, and would not destroy them: but every thing that was vile, and good for nothing, that they destroyed.

15:10 Factum est autem verbum Domini ad Samuel, dicens :

15:10 And the word of the Lord came to Samuel,

15:11 Pœnitet me quod constituerim Saul regem : quia dereliquit me, et verba mea opere non implevit. Contristatusque est Samuel, et clamavit ad Dominum tota nocte.

15:11 It repenteth me that I have made Saul king: for he hath forsaken me, and hath not executed my commandments. And Samuel was grieved, and he cried unto the Lord all night.

15:12 Cumque de nocte surrexisset Samuel ut iret ad Saul mane, nuntiatum est Samueli eo quod venisset Saul in Carmelum, et erexisset sibi fornicem triumphalem, et reversus transisset, descendissetque in Galgala. Venit ergo Samuel ad Saul, et Saul offerebat holocaustum Domino de initiis prædarum quæ attulerat ex Amalec.

15:12 And when Samuel rose early, to go to Saul in the morning, it was told Samuel that Saul was come to Carmel, and had erected for himself a triumphant arch, and returning had passed on, and gone down to Galgal. And Samuel came to Saul, and Saul was offering a holocaust to the Lord, out of the choicest of the spoils, which he had brought from Amalec.

15:13 Et cum venisset Samuel ad Saul, dixit ei Saul : Benedictus tu Domino : implevi verbum Domini.

15:13 And when Samuel was come to Saul, Saul said to him: Blessed be thou of the Lord, I have fulfilled the word of the Lord.

15:14 Dixitque Samuel : Et quæ est hæc vox gregum, quæ resonat in auribus meis, et armentorum, quam ego audio ?

15:14 And Samuel said: What meaneth then this bleating of the flocks, which soundeth in my ears, and the lowing of the herds, which I hear?

15:15 Et ait Saul : De Amalec adduxerunt ea : pepercit enim populus melioribus ovibus et armentis ut immolarentur Domino Deo tuo, reliqua vero occidimus.

15:15 And Saul said: They have brought them from Amalec: for the people spared the best of the sheep and of the herds, that they might be sacrificed to the Lord thy God, but the rest we have slain.

15:16 Ait autem Samuel ad Saul : Sine me, et indicabo tibi quæ locutus sit Dominus ad me nocte. Dixitque ei : Loquere.

15:16 And Samuel said to Saul: Suffer me, and I will tell thee what the Lord hath said to me this night. And he said to him: Speak.

15:17 Et ait Samuel : Nonne cum parvulus esses in oculis tuis, caput in tribubus Israël factus es ? unxitque te Dominus in regem super Israël,

15:17 And Samuel said: When thou wast a little one in thy own eyes, wast thou not made the head of the tribes of Israel? And the Lord anointed thee to be king over Israel.

15:18 et misit te Dominus in viam, et ait : Vade, et interfice peccatores Amalec, et pugnabis contra eos usque ad internecionem eorum ?

15:18 And the Lord sent thee on the way, and said: Go, and kill the sinners of Amalec, and thou shalt fight against them until thou hast utterly destroyed them.

15:19 Quare ergo non audisti vocem Domini : sed versus ad prædam es, et fecisti malum in oculis Domini ?

15:19 Why then didst thou not hearken to the voice of the Lord: but hast turned to the prey, and hast done evil in the eyes of the Lord?

15:20 Et ait Saul ad Samuelem : Immo audivi vocem Domini, et ambulavi in via per quam misit me Dominus, et adduxi Agag regem Amalec, et Amalec interfeci.

15:20 And Saul said to Samuel: Yea, I have hearkened to the voice of the Lord, and have walked in the way by which the Lord sent me, and have brought Agag, the king of Amalec, and Amalec I have slain.

15:21 Tulit autem de præda populus oves et boves, primitias eorum quæ cæsa sunt, ut immolet Domino Deo suo in Galgalis.

15:21 But the people took of the spoils, sheep and oxen, as the firstfruits of those things that were slain, to offer sacrifice to the Lord their God in Galgal.

15:22 Et ait Samuel : Numquid vult Dominus holocausta et victimas, et non potius ut obediatur voci Domini ? melior est enim obedientia quam victimæ, et auscultare magis quam offerre adipem arietum.

15:22 And Samuel said: Doth the Lord desire holocausts and victims, and not rather that the voice of the Lord should be obeyed? For obedience is better than sacrifices: and to hearken rather than to offer the fat or rams.

15:23 Quoniam quasi peccatum ariolandi est, repugnare : et quasi scelus idololatriæ, nolle acquiescere. Pro eo ergo quod abjecisti sermonem Domini, abjecit te Dominus ne sis rex.

15:23 Because it is like the sin of witchcraft, to rebel: and like the crime of idolatry, to refuse to obey. Forasmuch, therefore, as thou hast rejected the word of the Lord, the Lord hath also rejected thee from being king.

15:24 Dixitque Saul ad Samuelem : Peccavi, quia prævaricatus sum sermonem Domini et verba tua, timens populum, et obediens voci eorum.

15:24 And Saul said to Samuel: I have sinned, because I have transgressed the commandment of the Lord, and thy words, fearing the people, and obeying their voice.

15:25 Sed nunc porta, quæso, peccatum meum, et revertere mecum, ut adorem Dominum.

15:25 But now bear, I beseech thee, my sin, and return with me, that I may adore the Lord.

15:26 Et ait Samuel ad Saul : Non revertar tecum, quia projecisti sermonem Domini, et projecit te Dominus ne sis rex super Israël.

15:26 And Samuel said to Saul: I will not return with thee, because thou hath rejected the word of the Lord, and the Lord hath rejected thee from being king over Israel.

15:27 Et conversus est Samuel ut abiret : ille autem apprehendit summitatem pallii ejus, quæ et scissa est.

15:27 And Samuel turned about to go away: but he laid hold upon the skirt of his mantle, and it rent.

15:28 Et ait ad eum Samuel : Scidit Dominus regnum Israël a te hodie, et tradidit illud proximo tuo meliori te.

15:28 And Samuel said to him: The Lord hath rent the kingdom of Israel from thee this day, and hath given it to thy neighbour who is better than thee.

15:29 Porro triumphator in Israël non parcet, et pœnitudine non flectetur : neque enim homo est ut agat pœnitentiam.

15:29 But the triumpher in Israel will not spare, and will not be moved to repentance: for he is not a man that he should repent.

15:30 At ille ait : Peccavi : sed nunc honora me coram senioribus populi mei et coram Israël, et revertere mecum, ut adorem Dominum Deum tuum.

15:30 Then he said: I have sinned: yet honour me now before the ancients of my people, and before Israel, and return with me, that I may adore the Lord thy God.

15:31 Reversus ergo Samuel secutus est Saulem : et adoravit Saul Dominum.

15:31 So Samuel turned again after Saul: and Saul adored the Lord.

15:32 Dixitque Samuel : Adducite ad me Agag regem Amalec. Et oblatus est ei Agag, pinguissimus et tremens. Et dixit Agag : Siccine separat amara mors ?

15:32 And Samuel said: Bring hither to me Agag, the king of Amalec. And Agag was presented to him very fat, and trembling. And Agag said: Doth bitter death separate in this manner?

15:33 Et ait Samuel : Sicut fecit absque liberis mulieres gladius tuus, sic absque liberis erit inter mulieres mater tua. Et in frustra concidit eum Samuel coram Domino in Galgalis.

15:33 And Samuel said: As thy sword hath made women childless, so shall thy mother be childless among women. And Samuel hewed him in pieces before the Lord in Galgal.

15:34 Abiit autem Samuel in Ramatha : Saul vero ascendit in domum suam in Gabaa.

15:34 And Samuel departed to Ramatha: but Saul went up to his house in Gabaa.

15:35 Et non vidit Samuel ultra Saul usque ad diem mortis suæ : verumtamen lugebat Samuel Saulem, quoniam Dominum pœnitebat quod constituisset eum regem super Israël.

15:35 And Samuel saw Saul no more till the day of his death: nevertheless, Samuel mourned for Saul, because the Lord repented that he had made him king over Israel.

Chapter 16

16:1 Dixitque Dominus ad Samuelem : Usquequo tu luges Saul, cum ego projecerim eum ne regnet super Israël ? Imple cornu tuum oleo, et veni, ut mittam te ad Isai Bethlehemitem : providi enim in filiis ejus mihi regem.

16:1 And the Lord said to Samuel: How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, whom I have rejected from reigning over Israel? fill thy horn with oil, and come, that I may send thee to Isai, the Bethlehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons.

16:2 Et ait Samuel : Quomodo vadam ? audiet enim Saul, et interficiet me. Et ait Dominus : Vitulum de armento tolles in manu tua, et dices : Ad immolandum Domino veni.

16:2 And Samuel said: How shall I go? for Saul will hear of it, and he will kill me. And the Lord said: Thou shalt take with thee a calf of the herd, and thou shalt say: I am come to sacrifice to the Lord.

16:3 Et vocabis Isai ad victimam, et ego ostendam tibi quid facias, et unges quemcumque monstravero tibi.

16:3 And thou shalt call Isai to the sacrifice, and I will shew thee what thou art to do, and thou shalt anoint him whom I shall shew to thee.

16:4 Fecit ergo Samuel sicut locutus est ei Dominus. Venitque in Bethlehem, et admirati sunt seniores civitatis occurrentes ei : dixeruntque : Pacificusne est ingressus tuus ?

16:4 Then Samuel did as the Lord had said to him. And he came to Bethlehem, and the ancients of the city wondered, and meeting him, they said: Is thy coming hither peaceable?

16:5 Et ait : Pacificus : ad immolandum Domino veni : sanctificamini, et venite mecum ut immolem. Sanctificavit ergo Isai et filios ejus, et vocavit eos ad sacrificium.

16:5 And he said: It is peaceable: I am come to offer sacrifice to the Lord, be ye sanctified, and come with me to the sacrifice. And he sanctified Isai and his sons, and called them to the sacrifice.

16:6 Cumque ingressi essent, vidit Eliab, et ait : Num coram Domino est christus ejus ?

16:6 And when they were come in, he saw Eliab, and said: Is the Lord's anointed before him?

16:7 Et dixit Dominus ad Samuelem : Ne respicias vultum ejus, neque altitudinem staturæ ejus : quoniam abjeci eum, nec juxta intuitum hominis ego judico : homo enim videt ea quæ parent, Dominus autem intuetur cor.

16:7 And the Lord said to Samuel: Look not on his countenance, nor on the height of his stature: because I have rejected him, nor do I judge according to the look of man: for man seeth those things that appear, but the Lord beholdeth the heart.

16:8 Et vocavit Isai Abinadab, et adduxit eum coram Samuele. Qui dixit : Nec hunc elegit Dominus.

16:8 And Isai called Abinadab, and brought him before Samuel. And he said: Neither hath the Lord chosen this,

16:9 Adduxit autem Isai Samma, de quo ait : Etiam hunc non elegit Dominus.

16:9 And Isai brought Samma, and he said of him: Neither hath the Lord chosen this.

16:10 Adduxit itaque Isai septem filios suos coram Samuele : et ait Samuel ad Isai : Non elegit Dominus ex istis.

16:10 Isai therefore brought his seven sons before Samuel: and Samuel said to Isai: The Lord hath not chosen any one of these.

16:11 Dixitque Samuel ad Isai : Numquid jam completi sunt filii ? Qui respondit : Adhuc reliquus est parvulus, et pascit oves. Et ait Samuel ad Isai : Mitte, et adduc eum : nec enim discumbemus priusquam huc ille veniat.

16:11 And Samuel said to Isai: Are here all thy sons? He answered: There remaineth yet a young one, who keepeth the sheep. And Samuel said to Isai: Send, and fetch him: for we will not sit down till he come hither.

16:12 Misit ergo, et adduxit eum. Erat autem rufus, et pulcher aspectu, decoraque facie : et ait Dominus : Surge, unge eum : ipse est enim.

16:12 He sent therefore and brought him. Now he was ruddy and beautiful to behold, and of a comely face. And the Lord said: Arise, and anoint him, for this is he.

16:13 Tulit ergo Samuel cornu olei, et unxit eum in medio fratrum ejus : et directus est spiritus Domini a die illa in David, et deinceps. Surgensque Samuel abiit in Ramatha.

16:13 Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the Lord came upon David from that day forward: and Samuel rose up, and went to Ramatha.

16:14 Spiritus autem Domini recessit a Saul, et exagitabat eum spiritus nequam a Domino.

16:14 But the Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the Lord troubled him.

16:15 Dixeruntque servi Saul ad eum : Ecce spiritus Dei malus exagitat te.

16:15 And the servants of Saul said to him: Behold now an evil spirit from God troubleth thee.

16:16 Jubeat dominus noster, et servi tui qui coram te sunt quærent hominem scientem psallere cithara, ut quando arripuerit te spiritus Domini malus, psallat manu sua, et levius feras.

16:16 Let our lord give orders, and thy servants who are before thee, will seek out a man skilful in playing on the harp, that when the evil spirit from the Lord is upon thee, he may play with his hand, and thou mayst bear it more easily.

16:17 Et ait Saul ad servos suos : Providete ergo mihi aliquem bene psallentem, et adducite eum ad me.

16:17 And Saul said to his servants: Provide me then some man that can play well, and bring him to me.

16:18 Et respondens unus de pueris, ait : Ecce vidi filium Isai Bethlehemitem scientem psallere, et fortissimum robore, et virum bellicosum, et prudentem in verbis, et virum pulchrum : et Dominus est cum eo.

16:18 And one of the servants answering, said: Behold I have seen a son of Isai, the Bethlehemite, a skilful player, and one of great strength, and a man fit for war, and prudent in his words, and a comely person: and the Lord is with him.

16:19 Misit ergo Saul nuntios ad Isai, dicens : Mitte ad me David filium tuum, qui est in pascuis.

16:19 Then Saul sent messengers to Isai, saying: Send me David, thy son, who is in the pastures.

16:20 Tulit itaque Isai asinum plenum panibus, et lagenam vini, et hædum de capris unum, et misit per manum David filii sui Sauli.

16:20 And Isai took an ass laden with bread, and a bottle of wine, and a kid of the flock, and sent them by the hand of David, his son, to Saul.

16:21 Et venit David ad Saul, et stetit coram eo : at ille dilexit eum nimis, et factus est ejus armiger.

16:21 And David came to Saul, and stood before him: and he loved him exceedingly, and made him his armourbearer.

16:22 Misitque Saul ad Isai, dicens : Stet David in conspectu meo : invenit enim gratiam in oculis meis.

16:22 And Saul sent to Isai, saying: Let David stand before me: for he hath found favour in my sight.

16:23 Igitur quandocumque spiritus Domini malus arripiebat Saul, David tollebat citharam, et percutiebat manu sua, et refocillabatur Saul, et levius habebat : recedebat enim ab eo spiritus malus.

16:23 So whensoever the evil spirit from the Lord was upon Saul, David took his harp, and played with his hand, and Saul was refreshed, and was better, for the evil spirit departed from him.

Chapter 17

17:1 Congregantes autem Philisthiim agmina sua in prælium, convenerunt in Socho Judæ : et castrametati sunt inter Socho et Azeca in finibus Dommim.

17:1 Now the Philistines gathering together their troops to battle, assembled at Socho of Juda: and camped between Socho and Azeca, in the borders of Dommim.

17:2 Porro Saul et filii Israël congregati venerunt in Vallem terebinthi, et direxerunt aciem ad pugnandum contra Philisthiim.

17:2 And Saul and the children of Israel being gathered together, came to the valley of Terebinth, and they set the army in array to fight against the Philistines.

17:3 Et Philisthiim stabant super montem ex parte hac, et Israël stabat supra montem ex altera parte : vallisque erat inter eos.

17:3 And the Philistines stood on a mountain on the one side, and Israel stood on a mountain on the other side: and there was a valley between them.

17:4 Et egressus est vir spurius de castris Philisthinorum nomine Goliath, de Geth, altitudinis sex cubitorum et palmi :

17:4 And there went out a man baseborn from the camp of the Philistines, named Goliath, of Geth, whose height was six cubits and a span:

17:5 et cassis ærea super caput ejus, et lorica squamata induebatur. Porro pondus loricæ ejus, quinque millia siclorum æris erat :

17:5 And he had a helmet of brass upon his head, and he was clothed with a coat of mail with scales, and the weight of his coat of mail was five thousand sicles of brass:

17:6 et ocreas æreas habebat in cruribus, et clypeus æreus tegebat humeros ejus.

17:6 And he had greaves of brass on his legs, and a buckler of brass covered his shoulders.

17:7 Hastile autem hastæ ejus erat quasi liciatorium texentium : ipsum autem ferrum hastæ ejus sexcentos siclos habebat ferri : et armiger ejus antecedebat eum.

17:7 And the staff of his spear was like a weaver's beam, and the head of his spear weighed six hundred sicles of iron: and his armourbearer went before him.

17:8 Stansque clamabat adversum phalangas Israël, et dicebat eis : Quare venistis parati ad prælium ? numquid ego non sum Philisthæus, et vos servi Saul ? eligite ex vobis virum, et descendat ad singulare certamen.

17:8 And standing, he cried out to the bands of Israel, and said to them: Why are you come out prepared to fight? am not I a Philistine, and you the servants of Saul? Choose out a man of you, and let him come down and fight hand to hand.

17:9 Si quiverit pugnare mecum, et percusserit me, erimus vobis servi : si autem ego prævaluero, et percussero eum, vos servi eritis, et servietis nobis.

17:9 If he be able to fight with me, and kill me, we will be servants to you: but if I prevail against him, and kill him, you shall be servants, and shall serve us.

17:10 Et aiebat Philisthæus : Ego exprobravi agminibus Israël hodie : date mihi virum, et ineat mecum singulare certamen.

17:10 And the Philistine said: I have defied the bands of Israel this day: give me a man, and let him fight with me hand to hand.

17:11 Audiens autem Saul et omnes Israëlitæ sermones Philisthæi hujuscemodi, stupebant, et metuebant nimis.

17:11 And Saul and all the Israelites hearing these words of the Philistine, were dismayed, and greatly afraid.

17:12 David autem erat filius viri Ephrathæi, de quo supra dictum est, de Bethlehem Juda, cui nomen erat Isai, qui habebat octo filios, et erat vir in diebus Saul senex, et grandævus inter viros.

17:12 Now David was the son of that Ephrathite, of Bethlehem Juda, before mentioned, whose name was Isai, who had eight sons, and was an old man in the days of Saul, and of great age among men.

17:13 Abierunt autem tres filii ejus majores post Saul in prælium : et nomina trium filiorum ejus qui perrexerunt ad bellum, Eliab primogenitus, et secundus Abinadab, tertiusque Samma.

17:13 And his three eldest sons followed Saul to the battle: and the names of his three sons that went to the battle, were Eliab, the firstborn, and the second, Abinadab, and the third Samma:

17:14 David autem erat minimus. Tribus ergo majoribus secutis Saulem,

17:14 But David was the youngest. So the three eldest having followed Saul,

17:15 abiit David, et reversus est a Saul ut pasceret gregem patris sui in Bethlehem.

17:15 David went, and returned from Saul, to feed his father's flock at Bethlehem.

17:16 Procedebat vero Philisthæus mane et vespere, et stabat quadraginta diebus.

17:16 Now the Philistine came out morning and evening, and presented himself forty days.

17:17 Dixit autem Isai ad David filium suum : Accipe fratribus tuis ephi polentæ, et decem panes istos, et curre in castra ad fratres tuos,

17:17 And Isai said to David, his son: Take for thy brethren an ephi of frumenty, and these ten loaves, and run to the camp to thy brethren,

17:18 et decem formellas casei has deferes ad tribunum : et fratres tuos visitabis, si recte agant : et cum quibus ordinati sunt, disce.

17:18 And carry these ten little cheeses to the tribune: and go see thy brethren, if they are well: and learn with whom they are placed.

17:19 Saul autem, et illi, et omnes filii Israël, in Valle terebinthi pugnabant adversum Philisthiim.

17:19 But Saul, and they, and all the children of Israel, were in the valley of Terebinth, fighting against the Philistines.

17:20 Surrexit itaque David mane, et commendavit gregem custodi : et onustus abiit, sicut præceperat ei Isai. Et venit ad locum Magala, et ad exercitum, qui egressus ad pugnam vociferatus erat in certamine.

17:20 David, therefore, arose in the morning, and gave the charge of the flock to the keeper: and went away loaded, as Isai had commanded him. And he came to the place of Magala, and to the army, which was going out to fight, and shouted for the battle.

17:21 Direxerat enim aciem Israël, sed et Philisthiim ex adverso fuerant præparati.

17:21 For Israel had put themselves in array, and the Philistines who stood against them were prepared.

17:22 Derelinquens ergo David vasa quæ attulerat sub manu custodis ad sarcinas, cucurrit ad locum certaminis, et interrogabat si omnia recte agerentur erga fratres suos.

17:22 And David leaving the vessels which he had brought, under the care of the keeper of the baggage, ran to the place of the battle, and asked if all things went well with his brethren.

17:23 Cumque adhuc ille loqueretur eis, apparuit vir ille spurius ascendens, Goliath nomine, Philisthæus de Geth, de castris Philisthinorum : et loquente eo hæc eadem verba audivit David.

17:23 And as he talked with them, that baseborn man, whose name was Goliath, the Philistine, of Geth, shewed himself coming up from the camp of the Philistines: and he spoke according to the same words, and David heard them,

17:24 Omnes autem Israëlitæ, cum vidissent virum, fugerunt a facie ejus, timentes eum valde.

17:24 And all the Israelites, when they saw the man, fled from his face, fearing him exceedingly.

17:25 Et dixit unus quispiam de Israël : Num vidistis virum hunc, qui ascendit ? ad exprobrandum enim Israëli ascendit. Virum ergo qui percusserit eum, ditabit rex divitiis magnis, et filiam suam dabit ei, et domum patris ejus faciet absque tributo in Israël.

17:25 And some one of Israel said: Have you seen this man that is come up, for he is come up to defy Israel. And the man that shall slay him, the king will enrich with great riches, and will give him his daughter, and will make his father's house free from tribute in Israel.

17:26 Et ait David ad viros qui stabant secum, dicens : Quid dabitur viro qui percusserit Philisthæum hunc, et tulerit opprobrium de Israël ? quis enim est hic Philisthæus incircumcisus, qui exprobravit acies Dei viventis ?

17:26 And David spoke to the men that stood by him, saying: What shall be given to the man that shall kill this Philistine, and shall take away the reproach from Israel? for who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God?

17:27 Referebat autem ei populus eumdem sermonem, dicens : Hæc dabuntur viro qui percusserit eum.

17:27 And the people answered him the same words, saying: These things shall be given to the man that shall slay him.

17:28 Quod cum audisset Eliab frater ejus major, loquente eo cum aliis, iratus est contra David, et ait : Quare venisti, et quare dereliquisti pauculas oves illas in deserto ? Ego novi superbiam tuam, et nequitiam cordis tui : quia ut videres prælium, descendisti.

17:28 Now when Eliab his eldest brother heard this, when he was speaking with others, he was angry with David, and said: Why camest thou hither? and why didst thou leave those few sheep in the desert? I know thy pride, and the wickedness of thy heart: that thou art come down to see the battle.

17:29 Et dixit David : Quid feci ? numquid non verbum est ?

17:29 And David said: What have I done? is there not cause to speak?

17:30 Et declinavit paululum ab eo ad alium : dixitque eumdem sermonem. Et respondit ei populus verbum sicut prius.

17:30 And he turned a little aside from him to another: and said the same word. And the people answered him as before.

17:31 Audita sunt autem verba quæ locutus est David, et annuntiata in conspectu Saul.

17:31 And the words which David spoke were heard, and were rehearsed before Saul.

17:32 Ad quem cum fuisset adductus, locutus est ei : Non concidat cor cujusquam in eo : ego servus tuus vadam, et pugnabo adversus Philisthæum.

17:32 And when he was brought to Saul, he said to him. Let not any man's heart be dismayed in him: I thy servant will go, and will fight against the Philistine.

17:33 Et ait Saul ad David : Non vales resistere Philisthæo isti, nec pugnare adversus eum, quia puer es : hic autem vir bellator est ab adolescentia sua.

17:33 And Saul said to David: Thou art not able to withstand this Philistine, nor to fight against him: for thou art but a boy, but he is a warrior from his youth.

17:34 Dixitque David ad Saul : Pascebat servus tuus patris sui gregem, et veniebat leo vel ursus, et tollebat arietem de medio gregis :

17:34 And David said to Saul: Thy servant kept his father's sheep, and there came a lion, or a bear, and took a ram out of the midst of the flock:

17:35 et persequebar eos, et percutiebam, eruebamque de ore eorum : et illi consurgebant adversum me, et apprehendebam mentum eorum, et suffocabam, interficiebamque eos.

17:35 And I pursued after them, and struck them, and delivered it out of their mouth: and they rose up against me, and I caught them by the throat, and I strangled, and killed them.

17:36 Nam et leonem et ursum interfeci ego servus tuus : erit igitur et Philisthæus hic incircumcisus quasi unus ex eis. Nunc vadam, et auferam opprobrium populi : quoniam quis est iste Philisthæus incircumcisus, qui ausus est maledicere exercitui Dei viventis ?

17:36 For I thy servant have killed both a lion and a bear: and this uncircumcised Philistine shall be also as one of them. I will go now, and take away the reproach of the people: for who is this uncircumcised Philistine, who hath dared to curse the army of the living God?

17:37 Et ait David : Dominus qui eripuit me de manu leonis, et de manu ursi, ipse me liberabit de manu Philisthæi hujus. Dixit autem Saul ad David : Vade, et Dominus tecum sit.

17:37 And David said: The Lord who delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said to David: Go, and the Lord be with thee.

17:38 Et induit Saul David vestimentis suis, et imposuit galeam æream super caput ejus, et vestivit eum lorica.

17:38 And Saul clothed David with his garments, and put a helmet of brass upon his head, and armed him with a coat of mail.

17:39 Accinctus ergo David gladio ejus super vestem suam, cœpit tentare si armatus posset incedere : non enim habebat consuetudinem. Dixitque David ad Saul : Non possum sic incedere, quia non usum habeo. Et deposuit ea,

17:39 And David having girded his sword upon his armour, began to try if he could walk in armour: for he was not accustomed to it. And David said to Saul: I cannot go thus, for I am not used to it. And he laid them off,

17:40 et tulit baculum suum, quem semper habebat in manibus : et elegit sibi quinque limpidissimos lapides de torrente, et misit eos in peram pastoralem quam habebat secum, et fundam manu tulit : et processit adversum Philisthæum.

17:40 And he took his staff, which he had always in his hands: and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them into the shepherd's scrip, which he had with him, and he took a sling in his hand, and went forth against the Philistine.

17:41 Ibat autem Philisthæus incedens, et appropinquans adversum David, et armiger ejus ante eum.

17:41 And the Philistine came on, and drew nigh against David, and his armourbearer went before him.

17:42 Cumque inspexisset Philisthæus, et vidisset David, despexit eum. Erat enim adolescens, rufus, et pulcher aspectu.

17:42 And when the Philistine looked, and beheld David, he despised him. For he was a young man, ruddy, and of a comely countenance.

17:43 Et dixit Philisthæus ad David : Numquid ego canis sum, quod tu venis ad me cum baculo ? Et maledixit Philisthæus David in diis suis :

17:43 And the Philistine said to David: Am I a dog, that thou comest to me with a staff? And the Philistine cursed David by his gods.

17:44 dixitque ad David : Veni ad me, et dabo carnes tuas volatilibus cæli et bestiis terræ.

17:44 And he said to David: Come to me, and I will give thy flesh to the birds of the air, and to the beasts of the earth.

17:45 Dixit autem David ad Philisthæum : Tu venis ad me cum gladio, et hasta, et clypeo : ego autem venio ad te in nomine Domini exercituum, Dei agminum Israël quibus exprobrasti

17:45 And David said to the Philistine: Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, which thou hast defied

17:46 hodie, et dabit te Dominus in manu mea, et percutiam te, et auferam caput tuum a te : et dabo cadavera castrorum Philisthiim hodie volatilibus cæli, et bestiis terræ, ut sciat omnis terra quia est Deus in Israël,

17:46 This day, and the Lord will deliver thee into my hand, and I will slay thee, and take away thy head from thee: and I will give the carcasses of the army of the Philistines this day to the birds of the air, and to the beasts of the earth: that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel.

17:47 et noverit universa ecclesia hæc, quia non in gladio nec in hasta salvat Dominus : ipsius enim est bellum, et tradet vos in manus nostras.

17:47 And all this assembly shall know that the Lord saveth not with sword and spear: for it is his battle, and he will deliver you into our hands.

17:48 Cum ergo surrexisset Philisthæus, et veniret, et appropinquaret contra David, festinavit David et cucurrit ad pugnam ex adverso Philisthæi.

17:48 And when the Philistine arose, and was coming, and drew nigh to meet David, David made haste, and ran to the fight to meet the Philistine.

17:49 Et misit manum suam in peram, tulitque unum lapidem, et funda jecit, et circumducens percussit Philisthæum in fronte : et infixus est lapis in fronte ejus, et cecidit in faciem suam super terram.

17:49 And he put his hand into his scrip, and took a stone, and cast it with the sling, and fetching it about, struck the Philistine in the forehead, and he fell on his face upon the earth.

17:50 Prævaluitque David adversum Philisthæum in funda et lapide, percussumque Philisthæum interfecit. Cumque gladium non haberet in manu David,

17:50 And David prevailed over the Philistine, with a sling and a stone, and he struck, and slew the Philistine. And as David had no sword in his hand,

17:51 cucurrit, et stetit super Philisthæum, et tulit gladium ejus, et eduxit eum de vagina sua : et interfecit eum, præciditque caput ejus. Videntes autem Philisthiim quod mortuus esset fortissimus eorum, fugerunt.

17:51 He ran, and stood over the Philistine, and took his sword, and drew it out of the sheath, and slew him, and cut off his head. And the Philistines seeing that their champion was dead, fled away.

17:52 Et consurgentes viri Israël et Juda vociferati sunt, et persecuti sunt Philisthæos usque dum venirent in vallem, et usque ad portas Accaron : cecideruntque vulnerati de Philisthiim in via Saraim, et usque ad Geth, et usque ad Accaron.

17:52 And the men of Israel and Juda rising up shouted, and pursued after the Philistines till they came to the valley and to the gates of Accaron, and there fell many wounded of the Philistines in the way of Saraim, and as far as Geth, and as far as Accaron.

17:53 Et revertentes filii Israël postquam persecuti fuerant Philisthæos, invaserunt castra eorum.

17:53 And the children of Israel returning, after they had pursued the Philistines, fell upon their camp.

17:54 Assumens autem David caput Philisthæi, attulit illud in Jerusalem : arma vero ejus posuit in tabernaculo suo.

17:54 And David taking the head of the Philistine, brought it to Jerusalem: but his armour he put in his tent.

17:55 Eo autem tempore quo viderat Saul David egredientem contra Philisthæum, ait ad Abner principem militiæ : De qua stirpe descendit hic adolescens, Abner ? Dixitque Abner : Vivit anima tua, rex, si novi.

17:55 Now at the time that Saul saw David going out against the Philistines, he said to Abner, the captain of the army: Of what family is this young man descended, Abner? And Abner said: As thy soul liveth, O king, I know not.

17:56 Et ait rex : Interroga tu, cujus filius sit iste puer.

17:56 And the king said: Inquire thou, whose son this young man is.

17:57 Cumque regressus esset David, percusso Philisthæo, tulit eum Abner, et introduxit coram Saule, caput Philisthæi habentem in manu.

17:57 And when David was returned, after the Philistine was slain, Abner took him, and brought him in before Saul, with the head of the Philistine in his hand.

17:58 Et ait ad eum Saul : De qua progenie es, o adolescens ? Dixitque David : Filius servi tui Isai Bethlehemitæ ego sum.

17:58 And Saul said to him: Young man, of what family art thou? And David said: I am the son of thy servant Isai the Bethlehemite.

Chapter 18

18:1 Et factum est cum complesset loqui ad Saul, anima Jonathæ conglutinata est animæ David, et dilexit eum Jonathas quasi animam suam.

18:1 And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking to Saul, the son of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.

18:2 Tulitque eum Saul in die illa, et non concessit ei ut reverteretur in domum patris sui.

18:2 And Saul took him that day, and would not let him return to his father's house.

18:3 Inierunt autem David et Jonathas fœdus : diligebat enim eum quasi animam suam.

18:3 And David and Jonathan made a covenant, for he loved him as his own soul.

18:4 Nam expoliavit se Jonathas tunica qua erat indutus, et dedit eam David, et reliqua vestimenta sua, usque ad gladium et arcum suum, et usque ad balteum.

18:4 And Jonathan stripped himself of the coat with which he was clothed, and gave it to David, and the rest of his garments, even to his sword, and to his bow, and to his girdle.

18:5 Egrediebatur quoque David ad omnia quæcumque misisset eum Saul, et prudenter se agebat : posuitque eum Saul super viros belli, et acceptus erat in oculis universi populi, maximeque in conspectu famulorum Saul.

18:5 And David went out to whatsoever business Saul sent him, and he behaved himself prudently: and Saul set him over the soldiers, and he was acceptable in the eyes of all the people, and especially in the eyes of Saul's servants.

18:6 Porro cum reverteretur percusso Philisthæo David, egressæ sunt mulieres de universis urbibus Israël, cantantes, chorosque ducentes in occursum Saul regis, in tympanis lætitiæ, et in sistris.

18:6 Now when David returned, after he slew the Philistine, the women came out of all the cities of Israel, singing and dancing, to meet king Saul, with timbrels of joy, and cornets.

18:7 Et præcinebant mulieres, ludentes, atque dicentes : Percussit Saul mille, et David decem millia.

18:7 And the women sung as they played, and they said: Saul slew his thousands, and David his ten thousands.

18:8 Iratus est autem Saul nimis, et displicuit in oculis ejus sermo iste : dixitque : Dederunt David decem millia, et mihi mille dederunt : quid ei superest, nisi solum regnum ?

18:8 And Saul was exceeding angry, and this word was displeasing in his eyes, and he said: They have given David ten thousands, and to me they have given but a thousand, what can he have more but the kingdom?

18:9 Non rectis ergo oculis Saul aspiciebat David a die illa et deinceps.

18:9 And Saul did not look on David with a good eye from that day and forward.

18:10 Post diem autem alteram, invasit spiritus Dei malus Saul, et prophetabat in medio domus suæ : David autem psallebat manu sua, sicut per singulos dies. Tenebatque Saul lanceam,

18:10 And the day after, the evil spirit from God came upon Saul, and he prophesied in the midst of his house. And David played with his hand as at other times. And Saul held a spear in his hand,

18:11 et misit eam, putans quod configere posset David cum pariete : et declinavit David a facie ejus secundo.

18:11 And threw it, thinking to nail David to the wall: and David stept aside out of his presence twice.

18:12 Et timuit Saul David, eo quod Dominus esset cum eo, et a se recessisset.

18:12 And Saul feared David, because the Lord was with him, and was departed from Saul himself.

18:13 Amovit ergo eum Saul a se, et fecit eum tribunum super mille viros : et egrediebatur, et intrabat in conspectu populi.

18:13 Therefore Saul removed him from him, and made him a captain over a thousand men, and he went out and came in before the people.

18:14 In omnibus quoque viis suis David prudenter agebat, et Dominus erat cum eo.

18:14 And David behaved wisely in all his ways, and the Lord was with him.

18:15 Vidit itaque Saul quod prudens esset nimis, et cœpit cavere eum.

18:15 And Saul saw that he was exceeding prudent, and began to beware of him.

18:16 Omnis autem Israël et Juda diligebat David : ipse enim ingrediebatur et egrediebatur ante eos.

18:16 But all Israel and Juda loved David, for he came in and went out before them.

18:17 Dixitque Saul ad David : Ecce filia mea major Merob : ipsam dabo tibi uxorem : tantummodo esto vir fortis, et præliare bella Domini. Saul autem reputabat, dicens : Non sit manus mea in eum, sed sit super eum manus Philisthinorum.

18:17 And Saul said to David: Behold my elder daughter Merob, her will I give thee to wife: only be a valiant man, and fight the battles of the Lord. Now Saul said within himself: Let not my hand be upon him, but let the hands of the Philistines be upon him.

18:18 Ait autem David ad Saul : Quis ego sum, aut quæ est vita mea, aut cognatio patris mei in Israël, ut fiam gener regis ?

18:18 And David said to Saul: Who am I, or what is my life, or my father's family in Israel, that I should be son in law of the king?

18:19 Factum est autem tempus cum deberet dari Merob filia Saul David, data est Hadrieli Molathitæ uxor.

18:19 And it came to pass at the time when Merob, the daughter of Saul, should have been given to David, that she was given to Hadriel, the Molathite, to wife.

18:20 Dilexit autem David Michol filia Saul altera. Et nuntiatum est Saul, et placuit ei.

18:20 But Michol, the other daughter of Saul, loved David. And it was told Saul, and it pleased him.

18:21 Dixitque Saul : Dabo eam illi, ut fiat ei in scandalum, et sit super eum manus Philisthinorum. Dixitque Saul ad David : In duabus rebus gener meus eris hodie.

18:21 And Saul said: I will give her to him, that she may be a stumblingblock to him, and that the hand of the Philistines may be upon him. And Saul said to David: In two things thou shalt be my son in law this day.

18:22 Et mandavit Saul servis suis : Loquimini ad David clam me, dicentes : Ecce places regi, et omnes servi ejus diligunt te : nunc ergo esto gener regis.

18:22 And Saul commanded his servants to speak to David privately, saying: Behold, thou pleasest the king, and all his servants love thee. Now, therefore be the king's son in law.

18:23 Et locuti sunt servi Saul in auribus David omnia verba hæc. Et ait David : Num parum videtur vobis, generum esse regis ? ego autem sum vir pauper et tenuis.

18:23 And the servants of Saul spoke all these words in the ear of David. And David said: Doth it seem to you a small matter to be the king's son in law? But I am a poor man, and of small ability.

18:24 Et renuntiaverunt servi Saul dicentes : Hujuscemodi verba locutus est David.

18:24 And the servants of Saul told him, saying: Such words as these hath David spoken.

18:25 Dixit autem Saul : Sic loquimini ad David : Non habet rex sponsalia necesse, nisi tantum centum præputia Philisthinorum, ut fiat ultio de inimicis regis. Porro Saul cogitabat tradere David in manus Philisthinorum.

18:25 And Saul said: Speak thus to David: The king desireth not any dowry, but only a hundred foreskins of the Philistines, to be avenged of the king's enemies. Now Saul thought to deliver David into the hands of the Philistines.

18:26 Cumque renuntiassent servi ejus David verba quæ dixerat Saul, placuit sermo in oculis David, ut fieret gener regis.

18:26 And when his servants had told David the words that Saul had said, the word was pleasing in the eyes of David to be the king's son in law.

18:27 Et post paucos dies surgens David, abiit cum viris qui sub eo erant. Et percussit ex Philisthiim ducentos viros, et attulit eorum præputia et annumeravit ea regi, ut esset gener ejus. Dedit itaque Saul ei Michol filiam suam uxorem.

18:27 And after a few days David rose up, and went with the men that were under him, and he slew of the Philistines two hundred men, and brought their foreskins and numbered them out to the king, that he might be his son in law. Saul therefore gave him Michol, his daughter, to wife.

18:28 Et vidit Saul, et intellexit quod Dominus esset cum David. Michol autem filia Saul diligebat eum.

18:28 And Saul saw, and understood that the Lord was with David. And Michol, the daughter of Saul, loved him.

18:29 Et Saul magis cœpit timere David : factusque est Saul inimicus David cunctis diebus.

18:29 And Saul began to fear David more: and Saul became David's enemy continually.

18:30 Et egressi sunt principes Philisthinorum. A principio autem egressionis eorum, prudentius se gerebat David quam omnes servi Saul, et celebre factum est nomen ejus nimis.

18:30 And the princes of the Philistines went forth: and from the beginning of their going forth, David behaved himself more wisely than all the servants of Saul, and his name became very famous.

Chapter 19

19:1 Locutus est autem Saul ad Jonathan filium suum, et ad omnes servos suos, ut occiderent David. Porro Jonathas filius Saul diligebat David valde :

19:1 And Saul spoke to Jonathan, his son, and to all his servants, that they should kill David. But Jonathan, the son of Saul, loved David exceedingly.

19:2 et indicavit Jonathas David, dicens : Quærit Saul pater meus occidere te : quapropter observa te, quæso, mane : et manebis clam, et absconderis.

19:2 And Jonathan told David, saying: Saul, my father, seeketh to kill thee: wherefore look to thyself, I beseech thee, in the morning and thou shalt abide in a secret place, and shalt be hid.

19:3 Ego autem egrediens stabo juxta patrem meum in agro, ubicumque fueris : et ego loquar de te ad patrem meum, et quodcumque videro, nuntiabo tibi.

19:3 And I will go out and stand beside my father in the field where thou art: and I will speak of thee to my father, and whatsoever I shall see, I will tell thee.

19:4 Locutus est ergo Jonathas de David bona ad Saul patrem suum : dixitque ad eum : Ne pecces rex in servum tuum David, quia non peccavit tibi, et opera ejus bona sunt tibi valde.

19:4 And Jonathan spoke good things of David to Saul, his father: and said to him: Sin not, O king, against thy servant, David, because he hath not sinned against thee, and his works are very good towards thee.

19:5 Et posuit animam suam in manu sua, et percussit Philisthæum, et fecit Dominus salutem magnam universo Israëli : vidisti, et lætatus es. Quare ergo peccas in sanguine innoxio, interficiens David, qui est absque culpa ?

19:5 And he put his life in his hand, and slew the Philistine, and the Lord wrought great salvation for all Israel. Thou sawest it and didst rejoice. Why therefore wilt thou sin against innocent blood, by killing David, who is without fault?

19:6 Quod cum audisset Saul, placatus voce Jonathæ, juravit : Vivit Dominus, quia non occidetur.

19:6 And when Saul heard this, he was appeased with the words of Jonathan, and swore: As the Lord liveth, he shall not be slain.

19:7 Vocavit itaque Jonathas David, et indicavit ei omnia verba hæc : et introduxit Jonathas David ad Saul, et fuit ante eum sicut fuerat heri et nudiustertius.

19:7 Then Jonathan called David, and told him all these words: and Jonathan brought in David to Saul, and he was before him, as he had been yesterday and the day before.

19:8 Motum est autem rursum bellum : et egressus David, pugnavit adversum Philisthiim : percussitque eos plaga magna, et fugerunt a facie ejus.

19:8 And the war began again, and David went out, and fought against the Philistines, and defeated them with a great slaughter, and they fled from his face.

19:9 Et factus est spiritus Domini malus in Saul : sedebat autem in domo sua, et tenebat lanceam : porro David psallebat manu sua.

19:9 And the evil spirit from the Lord came upon Saul; and he sat in his house, and held a spear in his hand: and David played with his hand.

19:10 Nisusque est Saul configere David lancea in pariete, et declinavit David a facie Saul : lancea autem casso vulnere perlata est in parietem, et David fugit, et salvatus est nocte illa.

19:10 And Saul endeavoured to nail David to the wall with his spear. And David slipt away out of the presence of Saul: and the spear missed him, and was fastened in the wall, and David fled, and escaped that night.

19:11 Misit ergo Saul satellites suos in domum David, ut custodirent eum, et interficeretur mane. Quod cum annuntiasset David Michol uxor sua, dicens : Nisi salvaveris te nocte hac, cras morieris :

19:11 Saul therefore sent his guards to David's house to watch him, that he might be killed in the morning. And when Michol, David's wife, had told him this, saying: Unless thou save thyself this night, to morrow thou wilt die:

19:12 deposuit eum per fenestram. Porro ille abiit et aufugit, atque salvatus est.

19:12 She let him down through a window. And he went and fled away, and escaped.

19:13 Tulit autem Michol statuam, et posuit eam super lectum, et pellem pilosam caprarum posuit ad caput ejus, et operuit eam vestimentis.

19:13 And Michol took an image, and laid it on the bed, and put a goat's skin, with the hair at the head of it, and covered it with clothes.

19:14 Misit autem Saul apparitores, qui raperent David : et responsum est quod ægrotaret.

19:14 And Saul sent officers to seize David; and it was answered that he was sick.

19:15 Rursumque misit Saul nuntios ut viderent David, dicens : Afferte eum ad me in lecto, ut occidatur.

19:15 And again Saul sent to see David, saying: Bring him to me in the bed, that he may be slain.

19:16 Cumque venissent nuntii, inventum est simulacrum super lectum, et pellis caprarum ad caput ejus.

19:16 And when the messengers were come in, they found an image upon the bed, and a goat skin at his head.

19:17 Dixitque Saul ad Michol : Quare sic illusisti mihi, et dimisisti inimicum meum ut fugeret ? Et respondit Michol ad Saul : Quia ipse locutus est mihi : Dimitte me, alioquin interficiam te.

19:17 And Saul said to Michol: Why hast thou deceived me so, and let my enemy go and flee away? And Michol answered Saul: Because he said to me: Let me go, or else I will kill thee.

19:18 David autem fugiens salvatus est, et venit ad Samuel in Ramatha, et nuntiavit ei omnia quæ fecerat sibi Saul : et abierunt ipse et Samuel, et morati sunt in Najoth.

19:18 But David fled and escaped, and came to Samuel in Ramatha, and told him all that Saul had done to him: and he and Samuel went and dwelt in Najoth.

19:19 Nuntiatum est autem Sauli a dicentibus : Ecce David in Najoth in Ramatha.

19:19 And it was told Saul by some, saying: Behold David is in Najoth, in Ramatha.

19:20 Misit ergo Saul lictores, ut raperent David : qui cum vidissent cuneum prophetarum vaticinantium, et Samuelem stantem super eos, factus est etiam spiritus Domini in illis, et prophetare cœperunt etiam ipsi.

19:20 So Saul sent officers to take David: and when they saw a company of prophets prophesying, and Samuel presiding over them, the Spirit of the Lord came also upon them, and they likewise began to prophesy.

19:21 Quod cum nuntiatum esset Sauli, misit et alios nuntios : prophetaverunt autem et illi. Et rursum misit Saul tertios nuntios : qui et ipsi prophetaverunt. Et iratus iracundia Saul,

19:21 And when this was told Saul, he sent other messengers: but they also prophesied. And again Saul sent messengers the third time: and they prophesied also. And Saul being exceeding angry,

19:22 abiit etiam ipse in Ramatha, et venit usque ad cisternam magnam quæ est in Socho, et interrogavit, et dixit : In quo loco sunt Samuel et David ? Dictumque est ei : Ecce in Najoth sunt in Ramatha.

19:22 Went also himself to Ramatha, and came as far as the great cistern, which is in Socho, and he asked, and said: In what place are Samuel and David? And it was told him: Behold they are in Najoth, in Ramatha.

19:23 Et abiit in Najoth in Ramatha, et factus est etiam super eum spiritus Domini, et ambulabat ingrediens, et prophetabat usque dum veniret in Najoth in Ramatha.

19:23 And he went to Najoth, in Ramatha, and the Spirit of the Lord came upon him also, and he went on, and prophesied till he came to Najoth, in Ramatha.

19:24 Et expoliavit etiam ipse se vestimentis suis, et prophetavit cum ceteris coram Samuele, et cecidit nudus tota die illa et nocte. Unde et exivit proverbium : Num et Saul inter prophetas ?

19:24 And he stripped himself also of his garments, and prophesied with the rest before Samuel, and lay down naked all that day and night. This gave occasion to a proverb: What! is Saul too among the prophets?

Chapter 20

20:1 Fugit autem David de Najoth, quæ est in Ramatha, veniensque locutus est coram Jonatha : Quid feci ? quæ est iniquitas mea, et quod peccatum meum in patrem tuum, quia quærit animam meam ?

20:1 But David fled from Najoth, which is in Ramatha, and came and said to Jonathan: What have I done? what is my iniquity, and what is my sin against thy father, that he seeketh my life?

20:2 Qui dixit ei : Absit, non morieris : neque enim faciet pater meus quidquam grande vel parvum, nisi prius indicaverit mihi : hunc ergo celavit me pater meus sermonem tantummodo ? nequaquam erit istud.

20:2 And he said to him: (God forbid, thou shalt not die: for my father will do nothing, great or little, without first telling me: hath then my father hid this word only from me? no, this shall not be.

20:3 Et juravit rursum Davidi. Et ille ait : Scit profecto pater tuus quia inveni gratiam in oculis tuis, et dicet : Nesciat hoc Jonathas, ne forte tristetur. Quinimmo vivit Dominus, et vivit anima tua, quia uno tantum (ut ita dicam) gradu ego morsque dividimur.

20:3 And he swore again to David. And David said: Thy father certainly knoweth that I have found grace in thy sight, and he will say: Let not Jonathan know this, lest he be grieved. But truly as the Lord liveth, and thy soul liveth, there is but one step (as I may say) between me and death.

20:4 Et ait Jonathas ad David : Quodcumque dixerit mihi anima tua, faciam tibi.

20:4 And Jonathan said to David: Whatsoever thy soul shall say to me, I will do for thee.

20:5 Dixit autem David ad Jonathan : Ecce calendæ sunt crastino, et ego ex more sedere soleo juxta regem ad vescendum : dimitte ergo me ut abscondar in agro usque ad vesperam diei tertiæ.

20:5 And David said to Jonathan: Behold to morrow is the new moon, and I, according to custom, am wont to sit beside the king to eat: let me go then that I may be hid in the field till the evening of the third day.

20:6 Si respiciens requisierit me pater tuus, respondebis ei : Rogavit me David ut iret celeriter in Bethlehem civitatem suam, quia victimæ solemnes ibi sunt universis contribulibus suis.

20:6 If thy father look and inquire for me, thou shalt answer him: David asked me that he might run to Bethlehem, his own city: because there are solemn sacrifices there for all of his tribe.

20:7 Si dixerit : Bene : pax erit servo tuo. Si autem fuerit iratus, scito quia completa est malitia ejus.

20:7 If he shall say: It is well: thy servant shall have peace: but if he be angry, know that his malice is come to its height.

20:8 Fac ergo misericordiam in servum tuum, quia fœdus Domini me famulum tuum tecum inire fecisti : si autem est iniquitas aliqua in me, tu me interfice, et ad patrem tuum ne introducas me.

20:8 Deal mercifully then with thy servant: for thou hast brought me, thy servant, into a covenant of the Lord with thee. But if there be any iniquity in me, do thou kill me, and bring me not in to thy father.

20:9 Et ait Jonathas : Absit hoc a te : neque enim fieri potest, ut si certe cognovero completam esse patris mei malitiam contra te, non annuntiem tibi.

20:9 And Jonathan said: Far be this from thee: for if I should certainly know that evil is determined by my father against thee, I could do no otherwise than tell thee.

20:10 Responditque David ad Jonathan : Quis renuntiabit mihi, si quid forte responderit tibi pater tuus dure de me ?

20:10 And David answered Jonathan: Who shall bring me word, if thy father should answer thee harshly concerning me?

20:11 Et ait Jonathas ad David : Veni, et egrediamur foras in agrum. Cumque exissent ambo in agrum,

20:11 And Jonathan said to David: Come, and let us go out into the field. And when they were both of them gone out into the field,

20:12 ait Jonathas ad David : Domine Deus Israël, si investigavero sententiam patris mei crastino vel perendie, et aliquid boni fuerit super David, et non statim misero ad te, et notum tibi fecero,

20:12 Jonathan said to David: O Lord God of Israel, if I shall discover my father's mind, to morrow, or the day after, and there be any thing good for David, and I send not immediately to thee, and make it known to thee,

20:13 hæc faciat Dominus Jonathæ, et hæc addat. Si autem perseveraverit patris mei malitia adversum te, revelabo aurem tuam, et dimittam te, ut vadas in pace, et sit Dominus tecum, sicut fuit cum patre meo.

20:13 May the Lord do so and so to Jonathan, and add still more. But if my father shall continue in malice against thee, I will discover it to thy ear, and will send thee away, that thou mayst go in peace, and the Lord be with thee, as he hath been with my father.

20:14 Et si vixero, facies mihi misericordiam Domini : si vero mortuus fuero,

20:14 And if I live, thou shalt shew me the kindness of the Lord: but if I die,

20:15 non auferes misericordiam tuam a domo mea usque in sempiternum, quando eradicaverit Dominus inimicos David, unumquemque de terra : auferat Jonathan de domo sua, et requirat Dominus de manu inimicorum David.

20:15 Thou shalt not take away thy kindness from my house for ever, when the Lord shall have rooted out the enemies of David, every one of them from the earth, may he take away Jonathan from his house, and may the Lord require it at the hands of David's enemies.

20:16 Pepigit ergo Jonathas fœdus cum domo David : et requisivit Dominus de manu inimicorum David.

20:16 Jonathan therefore made a covenant with the house of David: and the Lord required it at the hands of David's enemies.

20:17 Et addidit Jonathas dejerare David, eo quod diligeret illum : sicut enim animam suam, ita diligebat eum.

20:17 And Jonathan swore again to David, because he loved him: for he loved him as his own soul.

20:18 Dixitque ad eum Jonathas : Cras calendæ sunt, et requireris :

20:18 And Jonathan said to him: To morrow is the new moon, and thou wilt be missed:

20:19 requiretur enim sessio tua usque perendie. Descendes ergo festinus, et venies in locum ubi celandus es in die qua operari licet, et sedebis juxta lapidem cui nomen est Ezel.

20:19 For thy seat will be empty till after to morrow. So thou shalt go down quickly, and come to the place where thou must he hid, on the day when it is lawful to work, and thou shalt remain beside the stone, which is called Ezel.

20:20 Et ego tres sagittas mittam juxta eum, et jaciam quasi exercens me ad signum.

20:20 And I will shoot three arrows near it, and will shoot as if I were exercising myself at a mark.

20:21 Mittam quoque et puerum, dicens ei : Vade, et affer mihi sagittas.

20:21 And I will send a boy, saying to him: Go and fetch me the arrows.

20:22 Si dixero puero : Ecce sagittæ intra te sunt, tolle eas : tu veni ad me, quia pax tibi est, et nihil est mali, vivit Dominus. Si autem sic locutus fuero puero : Ecce sagittæ ultra te sunt : vade in pace, quia dimisit te Dominus.

20:22 If I shall say to the boy: Behold the arrows are on this side of thee, take them up: come thou to me, because there is peace to thee, and there is no evil, as the Lord liveth. But if I shall speak thus to the boy: Behold the arrows are beyond thee: go in peace, for the Lord hath sent thee away.

20:23 De verbo autem quod locuti sumus ego et tu, sit Dominus inter me et te usque in sempiternum.

20:23 And concerning the word which I and thou have spoken, the Lord be between thee and me forever.

20:24 Absconditus est ergo David in agro, et venerunt calendæ, et sedit rex ad comedendum panem.

20:24 So David was hid in the field, and the new moon came, and the king sat down to eat bread.

20:25 Cumque sedisset rex super cathedram suam (secundum consuetudinem) quæ erat juxta parietem, surrexit Jonathas, et sedit Abner ex latere Saul : vacuusque apparuit locus David.

20:25 And when the king sat down upon his chair, (according to custom) which was beside the wall, Jonathan arose, and Abner sat by Saul's side, and David's place appeared empty.

20:26 Et non est locutus Saul quidquam in die illa : cogitabat enim quod forte evenisset ei, ut non esset mundus, nec purificatus.

20:26 And Saul said nothing that day, for he thought it might have happened to him, that he was not clean, nor purified.

20:27 Cumque illuxisset dies secunda post calendas, rursus apparuit vacuus locus David. Dixitque Saul ad Jonathan filium suum : Cur non venit filius Isai nec heri nec hodie ad vescendum ?

20:27 And when the second day after the new moon was come, David's place appeared empty again. And Saul said to Jonathan, his son: Why cometh not the son of Isai to meat neither yesterday, nor to day?

20:28 Responditque Jonathas Sauli : Rogavit me obnixe ut iret in Bethlehem,

20:28 And Jonathan answered Saul: He asked leave of me earnestly to go to Bethlehem.

20:29 et ait : Dimitte me, quoniam sacrificium solemne est in civitate, unus de fratribus meis accersivit me : nunc ergo si inveni gratiam in oculis tuis, vadam cito, et videbo fratres meos. Ob hanc causam non venit ad mensam regis.

20:29 And he said: Let me go, for there is a solemn sacrifice in the city, one of my brethren hath sent for me: and now if I have found favour in thy eyes, I will go quickly, and see my brethren. For this cause he came not to the king's table.

20:30 Iratus autem Saul adversum Jonathan, dixit ei : Fili mulieris virum ultro rapientis, numquid ignoro quia diligis filium Isai in confusionem tuam, et in confusionem ignominiosæ matris tuæ ?

20:30 Then Saul being angry against Jonathan, said to him: Thou son of a woman that is the ravisher of a man, do I not know that thou lovest the son of Isai to thy own confusion, and to the confusion of thy shameless mother?

20:31 Omnibus enim diebus quibus filius Isai vixerit super terram, non stabilieris tu, neque regnum tuum. Itaque jam nunc mitte, et adduc eum ad me : quia filius mortis est.

20:31 For as long as the son of Isai liveth upon earth, thou shalt not be established, nor thy kingdom. Therefore now presently send, and fetch him to me: for he is the son of death.

20:32 Respondens autem Jonathas Sauli patri suo, ait : Quare morietur ? quid fecit ?

20:32 And Jonathan answering Saul, his father, said: Why shall he die? What hath he done?

20:33 Et arripuit Saul lanceam ut percuteret eum. Et intellexit Jonathas quod definitum esset a patre suo, ut interficeret David.

20:33 And Saul caught up a spear to strike him. And Jonathan understood that it was determined by his father to kill David.

20:34 Surrexit ergo Jonathas a mensa in ira furoris, et non comedit in die calendarum secunda panem. Contristatus est enim super David, eo quod confudisset eum pater suus.

20:34 So Jonathan rose from the table in great anger, and did not eat bread on the second day after the new moon. For he was grieved for David, because his father had put him to confusion.

20:35 Cumque illuxisset mane, venit Jonathas in agrum juxta placitum David, et puer parvulus cum eo.

20:35 And when the morning came, Jonathan went into the field according to the appointment with David, and a little boy with him.

20:36 Et ait ad puerum suum : Vade, et affer mihi sagittas quas ego jacio. Cumque puer cucurrisset, jecit aliam sagittam trans puerum.

20:36 And he said to his boy: Go, and fetch me the arrows which I shoot. And when the boy ran, he shot another arrow beyond the boy.

20:37 Venit itaque puer ad locum jaculi quod miserat Jonathas : et clamavit Jonathas post tergum pueri, et ait : Ecce ibi est sagitta porro ultra te.

20:37 The boy therefore came to the place of the arrow which Jonathan had shot: and Jonathan cried after the boy, and said: Behold the arrow is there further beyond thee.

20:38 Clamavitque iterum Jonathas post tergum pueri, dicens : Festina velociter, ne steteris. Collegit autem puer Jonathæ sagittas, et attulit ad dominum suum :

20:38 And Jonathan cried again after the boy, saying: Make haste speedily, stand not. And Jonathan's boy gathered up the arrows, and brought them to his master:

20:39 et quid ageretur, penitus ignorabat, tantummodo enim Jonathas et David rem noverant.

20:39 And he knew not at all what was doing: for only Jonathan and David knew the matter.

20:40 Dedit ergo Jonathas arma sua puero, et dixit ei : Vade, et defer in civitatem.

20:40 Jonathan therefore gave his arms to the boy, and said to him: Go, and carry them into the city.

20:41 Cumque abiisset puer, surrexit David de loco qui vergebat ad austrum, et cadens pronus in terram, adoravit tertio : et osculantes se alterutrum, fleverunt pariter, David autem amplius.

20:41 And when the boy was gone, David rose out of his place, which was toward the south, and falling on his face to the ground, adored thrice: and kissing one another, they wept together; but David more.

20:42 Dixit ergo Jonathas ad David : Vade in pace : quæcumque juravimus ambo in nomine Domini, dicentes : Dominus sit inter me et te, et inter semen meum et semen tuum usque in sempiternum.

20:42 And Jonathan said to David: Go in peace: and let all stand that we have sworn both of us in the name of the Lord, saying: The Lord be between me and thee, and between my seed and thy seed for ever.

20:43 Et surrexit David, et abiit : sed et Jonathas ingressus est civitatem.

20:43 And David arose, and departed: and Jonathan went into the city.

Chapter 21

21:1 Venit autem David in Nobe ad Achimelech sacerdotem : et obstupuit Achimelech, eo quod venisset David. Et dixit ei : Quare tu solus, et nullus est tecum ?

21:1 And David came to Nobe, to Achimelech, the priest and Achimelech was astonished at David's coming. And he said to him: Why art thou alone, and no man with thee?

21:2 Et ait David ad Achimelech sacerdotem : Rex præcepit mihi sermonem, et dixit : Nemo sciat rem propter quam missus es a me, et cujusmodi præcepta tibi dederim : nam et pueris condixi in illum et illum locum.

21:2 And David said to Achimelech, the priest: The king hath commanded me a business, and said: Let no man know the thing for which thou art sent by me, and what manner of commands I have given thee: and I have appointed my servants to such and such a place.

21:3 Nunc ergo si quid habes ad manum, vel quinque panes, da mihi, aut quidquid inveneris.

21:3 Now therefore if thou have any thing at hand, though it were but five loaves, give me, or whatsoever thou canst find.

21:4 Et respondens sacerdos ad David, ait illi : Non habeo laicos panes ad manum, sed tantum panem sanctum : si mundi sunt pueri, maxime a mulieribus ?

21:4 And the priest answered David, saying: I have no common bread at hand, but only holy bread, if the young men be clean, especially from women?

21:5 Et respondit David sacerdoti, et dixit ei : Equidem, si de mulieribus agitur : continuimus nos ab heri et nudiustertius quando egrediebamur, et fuerunt vasa puerorum sancta. Porro via hæc polluta est, sed et ipsa hodie sanctificabitur in vasis.

21:5 And David answered the priest, and said to him: Truly, as to what concerneth women, we have refrained ourselves from yesterday and the day before, when we came out, and the vessels of the young men were holy. Now this way is defiled, but it shall also be sanctified this day in the vessels.

21:6 Dedit ergo ei sacerdos sanctificatum panem : neque enim erat ibi panis, nisi tantum panes propositionis, qui sublati fuerant a facie Domini, ut ponerentur panes calidi.

21:6 The priest therefore gave him hallowed bread: for there was no bread there, but only the loaves of proposition, which had been taken away from before the face of the Lord, that hot loaves might be set up.

21:7 Erat autem ibi vir quidam de servis Saul in die illa, intus in tabernaculo Domini : et nomen ejus Doëg Idumæus, potentissimus pastorum Saul.

21:7 Now a certain man of the servants of Saul was there that day, within the tabernacle of the Lord: and his name was Doeg, an Edomite, the chiefest of Saul's herdsmen.

21:8 Dixit autem David ad Achimelech : Si habes hic ad manum hastam aut gladium ? quia gladium meum et arma mea non tuli mecum : sermo enim regis urgebat.

21:8 And David said to Achimelech: Hast thou here at hand a spear, or a sword? for I brought not my own sword, nor my own weapons with me, for the king's business required haste.

21:9 Et dixit sacerdos : Ecce hic gladius Goliath Philisthæi, quem percussisti in Valle terebinthi : est involutus pallio post ephod : si istum vis tollere, tolle : neque enim hic est alius absque eo. Et ait David : Non est huic alter similis : da mihi eum.

21:9 And the priest said: Lo, here is the sword of Goliath, the Philistine, whom thou slewest in the valley of Terebinth, wrapped up in a cloth behind the ephod: if thou wilt take this, take it, for here there is no other but this. And David said: There is none like that, give it me.

21:10 Surrexit itaque David, et fugit in die illa a facie Saul : et venit ad Achis regem Geth.

21:10 And David arose and fled that day from the face of Saul: and came to Achis, the king of Geth:

21:11 Dixeruntque servi Achis ad eum cum vidissent David : Numquid non iste est David rex terræ ? nonne huic cantabant per choros, dicentes : Percussit Saul mille, et David decem millia ?

21:11 And the servants of Achis, when they saw David, said to him: Is not this David, the king of the land? Did they not sing to him in their dances, saying: Saul hath slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands?

21:12 Posuit autem David sermones istos in corde suo, et extimuit valde a facie Achis regis Geth.

21:12 But David laid up these words in his heart, and was exceedingly afraid at the face of Achis, the king of Geth.

21:13 Et immutavit os suum coram eis, et collabebatur inter manus eorum : et impingebat in ostia portæ, defluebantque salivæ ejus in barbam.

21:13 And he changed his countenance before them, and slipt down between their hands: and he stumbled against the doors of the gate, and his spittle ran down upon his beard.

21:14 Et ait Achis ad servos suos : Vidistis hominem insanum : quare adduxistis eum ad me ?

21:14 And Achis said to his servants: You saw the man was mad: why have you brought him to me?

21:15 an desunt nobis furiosi, quod introduxistis istum, ut fureret me præsente ? hiccine ingredietur domum meam ?

21:15 Have we need of mad men, that you have brought in this fellow, to play the madman in my presence? shall this fellow come into my house?

Chapter 22

22:1 Abiit ergo David inde, et fugit in speluncam Odollam. Quod cum audissent fratres ejus, et omnis domus patris ejus, descenderunt ad eum illuc.

22:1 David therefore went from thence, and fled to the cave of Odollam. And when his brethren, and all his father's house, had heard of it, they went down to him thither.

22:2 Et convenerunt ad eum omnes qui erant in angustia constituti, et oppressi ære alieno, et amaro animo : et factus est eorum princeps, fueruntque cum eo quasi quadringenti viri.

22:2 And all that were in distress, and oppressed with debt, and under affliction of mind, gathered themselves unto him: and he became their prince, and there were with him about four hundred men.

22:3 Et profectus est David inde in Maspha, quæ est Moab : et dixit ad regem Moab : Maneat, oro, pater meus et mater mea vobiscum, donec sciam quid faciat mihi Deus.

22:3 And David departed from thence into Maspha of Moab: and he said to the king of Moab: Let my father and my mother tarry with you, I beseech thee, till I know what God will do for me.

22:4 Et reliquit eos ante faciem regis Moab : manseruntque apud eum cunctis diebus quibus David fuit in præsidio.

22:4 And he left them under the eyes of the king of Moab, and they abode with him all the days that David was in the hold.

22:5 Dixitque Gad propheta ad David : Noli manere in præsidio : proficiscere, et vade in terram Juda. Et profectus est David, et venit in saltum Haret.

22:5 And Gad the prophet said to David: Abide not in the hold, depart, and go into the land of Juda. And David departed, and came into the forest of Haret.

22:6 Et audivit Saul quod apparuisset David, et viri qui erant cum eo. Saul autem cum maneret in Gabaa, et esset in nemore quod est in Rama, hastam manu tenens, cunctique servi ejus circumstarent eum,

22:6 And SauI heard that David was seen, and the men that were with him. Now whilst Saul abode in Gabaa, and was in the wood, which is by Rama, having his spear in his hand, and all his servants were standing about him,

22:7 ait ad servos suos qui assistebant ei : Audite nunc, filii Jemini : numquid omnibus vobis dabit filius Isai agros et vineas, et universos vos faciet tribunos et centuriones ?

22:7 He said to his servants that stood about him: Hear me now, ye sons of Jemini: will the son of Isai give every one of you fields, and vineyards, and make you all tribunes, and centurions:

22:8 quoniam conjurastis omnes adversum me, et non est qui mihi renuntiet, maxime cum et filius meus fœdus inierit cum filio Isai. Non est qui vicem meam doleat ex vobis, nec qui annuntiet mihi : eo quod suscitaverit filius meus servum meum adversum me, insidiantem mihi usque hodie.

22:8 That all of you have conspired against me, and there is no one to inform me, especially when even my son hath entered into league with the son of Isai? There is not one of you that pitieth my case, nor that giveth me any information: because my son hath raised up my servant against me, plotting against me to this day.

22:9 Respondens autem Doëg Idumæus, qui assistebat, et erat primus inter servos Saul : Vidi, inquit, filium Isai in Nobe apud Achimelech filium Achitob sacerdotem.

22:9 And Doeg, the Edomite, who stood by, and was the chief among the servants of Saul, answering, said: I saw the son of Isai, in Nobe, with Achimelech, the son of Achitob, the priest.

22:10 Qui consuluit pro eo Dominum, et cibaria dedit ei : sed et gladium Goliath Philisthæi dedit illi.

22:10 And he consulted the Lord for him, and gave him victuals, and gave him the sword of Goliath, the Philistine.

22:11 Misit ergo rex ad accersendum Achimelech sacerdotem filium Achitob, et omnem domum patris ejus, sacerdotum qui erant in Nobe, qui universi venerunt ad regem.

22:11 Then the king sent to call for Achimelech, the priest, the son of Achitob, and all his father's house, the priests that were in Nobe, and they came all of them to the king.

22:12 Et ait Saul ad Achimelech : Audi, fili Achitob. Qui respondit : Præsto sum, domine.

22:12 And Saul said to Achimelech: Hear, thou son of Achitob. He answered: Here I am, my lord.

22:13 Dixitque ad eum Saul : Quare conjurastis adversum me, tu et filius Isai, et dedisti ei panes et gladium, et consuluisti pro eo Deum, ut consurgeret adversum me, insidiator usque hodie permanens ?

22:13 And Saul said to him: Why have you conspired against me, thou, and the son of Isai, and thou hast given him bread and a sword, and hast consulted the Lord for him, that he should rise up against me, continuing a traitor to this day.

22:14 Respondensque Achimelech regi, ait : Et quis in omnibus servis tuis sicut David, fidelis, et gener regis, et pergens ad imperium tuum, et gloriosus in domo tua ?

22:14 And Achimelech answering the king, said: And who amongst all thy servants is so faithful as David, who is the king's son in law, and goeth forth at thy bidding, and is honourable in thy house?

22:15 num hodie cœpi pro eo consulere Deum ? absit hoc a me : ne suspicetur rex adversus servum suum rem hujuscemodi, in universa domo patris mei : non enim scivit servus tuus quidquam super hoc negotio, vel modicum vel grande.

22:15 Did I begin to day to consult the Lord for him? far be this from me: let not the king suspect such a thing against his servant, or any one in all my father's house: for thy servant knew nothing of this matter, either little or great.

22:16 Dixitque rex : Morte morieris Achimelech, tu et omnis domus patris tui.

22:16 And the king said: Dying thou shalt die, Achimelech, thou and all thy father's house.

22:17 Et ait rex emissariis qui circumstabant eum : Convertimini, et interficite sacerdotes Domini, nam manus eorum cum David est : scientes quod fugisset, et non indicaverunt mihi. Noluerunt autem servi regis extendere manus suas in sacerdotes Domini.

22:17 And the king said to the messengers that stood about him: Turn, and kill the priests of the Lord, for their hand is with David, because they knew that he was fled, and they told it not to me. And the king's servants would not put forth their hands against the priests of the Lord.

22:18 Et ait rex ad Doëg : Convertere tu, et irrue in sacerdotes. Conversusque Doëg Idumæus, irruit in sacerdotes, et trucidavit in die illa octoginta quinque viros vestitos ephod lineo.

22:18 And the king said to Doeg: Turn thou, and fall upon the priests. And Doeg, the Edomite, turned, and fell upon the priests, and slew in that day eighty-five men that wore the linen ephod.

22:19 Nobe autem civitatem sacerdotum percussit in ore gladii, viros et mulieres, et parvulos et lactentes, bovemque, et asinum, et ovem in ore gladii.

22:19 And Nobe, the city of the priests, he smote with the edge of the sword, both men and women, children and sucklings, and ox, and ass, and sheep, with the edge of the sword.

22:20 Evadens autem unus filius Achimelech filii Achitob, cujus nomen erat Abiathar, fugit ad David,

22:20 But one of the sons of Achimelech, the son of Achitob, whose name was Abiathar, escaped, and fled to David,

22:21 et annuntiavit ei quod occidisset Saul sacerdotes Domini.

22:21 And told him that Saul had slain the priests of the Lord.

22:22 Et ait David ad Abiathar : Sciebam in die illa quod cum ibi esset Doëg Idumæus, procul dubio annuntiaret Sauli : ego sum reus omnium animarum patris tui.

22:22 And David said to Abiathar: I knew that day when Doeg, the Edomite, was there, that without doubt he would tell Saul: I have been the occasion of the death of all the souls of thy father's house.

22:23 Mane mecum : ne timeas : si quis quæsierit animam meam, quæret et animam tuam, mecumque servaberis.

22:23 Abide thou with me, fear not: for he that seeketh my life, seeketh thy life also, and with me thou shalt be saved.

Chapter 23

23:1 Et annuntiaverunt David, dicentes : Ecce Philisthiim oppugnant Ceilam et diripiunt areas.

23:1 And they told David, saying: Behold the Philistines fight against Ceila, and they rob the barns.

23:2 Consuluit ergo David Dominum, dicens : Num vadam, et percutiam Philisthæos istos ? Et ait Dominus ad David : Vade, et percuties Philisthæos, et Ceilam salvabis.

23:2 Therefore David consulted the Lord, saying: Shall I go and smite these Philistines? And the Lord said to David: Go, and thou shalt smite the Philistines, and shalt save Ceila.

23:3 Et dixerunt viri qui erant cum David ad eum : Ecce nos hic in Judæa consistentes timemus : quanto magis si ierimus in Ceilam adversum agmina Philisthinorum ?

23:3 And the men that were with David, said to him: Behold we are in fear here in Judea, how much more if we go to Ceila against the bands of the Philistines?

23:4 Rursum ergo David consuluit Dominum. Qui respondens, ait ei : Surge, et vade in Ceilam : ego enim tradam Philisthæos in manu tua.

23:4 Therefore David consulted the Lord again. And he answered and said to him: Arise, and go to Ceila: for I will deliver the Philistines into thy hand.

23:5 Abiit ergo David et viri ejus in Ceilam, et pugnavit adversum Philisthæos : et abegit jumenta eorum, et percussit eos plaga magna : et salvavit David habitatores Ceilæ.

23:5 David, therefore, and his men, went to Ceila, and fought against the Philistines, and brought away their cattle, and made a great slaughter of them: and David saved the inhabitants of Ceila.

23:6 Porro eo tempore quo fugiebat Abiathar filius Achimelech ad David in Ceilam, ephod secum habens descenderat.

23:6 Now at that time, when Abiathar, the son of Achimelech, fled to David, to Ceila, he came down, having an ephod with him.

23:7 Nuntiatum est autem Sauli quod venisset David in Ceilam : et ait Saul : Tradidit eum Deus in manus meas, conclususque est introgressus urbem, in qua portæ et seræ sunt.

23:7 And it was told Saul that David was come to Ceila: and Saul said: The Lord hath delivered him into my hands, and he is shut up, being come into a city that hath gates and bars.

23:8 Et præcepit Saul omni populo ut ad pugnam descenderet in Ceilam, et obsideret David et viros ejus.

23:8 And Saul commanded all the people to go down to fight against Ceila, and to besiege David and his men.

23:9 Quod cum David rescisset quia præpararet ei Saul clam malum, dixit ad Abiathar sacerdotem : Applica ephod.

23:9 Now when David understood that Saul secretly prepared evil against him, he said to Abiathar, the priest: Bring hither the ephod.

23:10 Et ait David : Domine Deus Israël, audivit famam servus tuus, quod disponat Saul venire in Ceilam, ut evertat urbem propter me :

23:10 And David said: O Lord God of Israel, thy servant hath heard a report, that Saul designeth to come to Ceila, to destroy the city for my sake:

23:11 si tradent me viri Ceilæ in manus ejus ? et si descendet Saul, sicut audivit servus tuus ? Domine Deus Israël, indica servo tuo. Et ait Dominus : Descendet.

23:11 Will the men of Ceila deliver me into his hands? and will Saul come down, as thy servant hath heard? O Lord God of Israel, tell thy servant. And the Lord said: He will come down.

23:12 Dixitque David : Si tradent me viri Ceilæ, et viros qui sunt mecum, in manus Saul ? Et dixit Dominus : Tradent.

23:12 And David said: Will the men of Ceila deliver me and my men into the hands of Saul? And the Lord said: They will deliver thee up.

23:13 Surrexit ergo David et viri ejus quasi sexcenti, et egressi de Ceila, huc atque illuc vagabantur incerti : nuntiatumque est Sauli quod fugisset David de Ceila, et salvatus esset : quam ob rem dissimulavit exire.

23:13 Then David and his men, who were about six hundred, arose, and departing from Ceila, wandered up and down, uncertain where they should stay: and it was told Saul that David was fled from Ceila, and had escaped: wherefore he forbore to go out.

23:14 Morabatur autem David in deserto in locis firmissimis, mansitque in monte solitudinis Ziph, in monte opaco : quærebat eum tamen Saul cunctis diebus, et non tradidit eum Deus in manus ejus.

23:14 But David abode in the desert in strong holds, and he remained in a mountain of the desert of Ziph, in a woody hill. And Saul sought him always: but the Lord delivered him not into his hands.

23:15 Et vidit David quod egressus esset Saul ut quæreret animam ejus. Porro David erat in deserto Ziph in silva.

23:15 And David saw that Saul was come out to seek his life. And David was in the desert of Ziph, in a wood.

23:16 Et surrexit Jonathas filius Saul, et abiit ad David in silvam, et confortavit manus ejus in Deo : dixitque ei :

23:16 And Jonathan, the son of Saul, arose, and went to David, into the wood, and strengthened his hands in God: and he said to him:

23:17 Ne timeas : neque enim inveniet te manus Saul patris mei, et tu regnabis super Israël, et ego ero tibi secundus : sed et Saul pater meus scit hoc.

23:17 Fear not: for the hand of my father, Saul, shall not find thee, and thou shalt reign over Israel, and I shall be next to thee; yea and my father knoweth this.

23:18 Percussit ergo uterque fœdus coram Domino : mansitque David in silva, Jonathas autem reversus est in domum suam.

23:18 And they two made a covenant before the Lord: and David abode in the wood: but Jonathan returned to his house.

23:19 Ascenderunt autem Ziphæi ad Saul in Gabaa, dicentes : Nonne ecce David latitat apud nos in locis tutissimis silvæ, in colle Hachila, quæ est ad dexteram deserti ?

23:19 And the Ziphites went up to Saul, in Gabaa, saying: Lo, doth not David lie hid with us in the strong holds of the wood, in mount Hachila, which is on the right hand of the desert.

23:20 Nunc ergo, sicut desideravit anima tua ut descenderes, descende : nostrum autem erit ut tradamus eum in manus regis.

23:20 Now therefore come down, as thy soul hath desired to come down: and it shall be our business to deliver him into the king's hands.

23:21 Dixitque Saul : Benedicti vos a Domino, quia doluistis vicem meam.

23:21 And Saul said: Blessed be ye of the Lord, for you have pitied my case.

23:22 Abite ergo, oro, et diligentius præparate, et curiosius agite, et considerate locum ubi sit pes ejus, vel quis viderit eum ibi : recogitat enim de me, quod callide insidier ei.

23:22 Go, therefore, I pray you, and use all diligence, and curiously inquire, and consider the place where his foot is, and who hath seen him there: for he thinketh of me, that I lie craftily in wait for him.

23:23 Considerate, et videte omnia latibula ejus in quibus absconditur : et revertimini ad me ad rem certam, ut vadam vobiscum. Quod si etiam in terram se abstruserit, perscrutabor eum in cunctis millibus Juda.

23:23 Consider, and see all his lurking holes, wherein he is hid, and return to me with the certainty of the thing, that I may go with you. And if he should even go down into the earth to hide himself, I will search him out in all the thousands of Juda.

23:24 At illi surgentes abierunt in Ziph ante Saul : David autem et viri ejus erant in deserto Maon, in campestribus ad dexteram Jesimon.

23:24 And they arose, and went to Ziph before Saul: and David and his men were in the desert of Maon, in the plain at the right hand of Jesimon.

23:25 Ivit ergo Saul et socii ejus ad quærendum eum. Et nuntiatum est David : statimque descendit ad petram, et versabatur in deserto Maon : quod cum audisset Saul, persecutus est David in deserto Maon.

23:25 Then Saul and his men went to seek him: and it was told David, and forthwith he went down to the rock, and abode in the wilderness of Maon: and when Saul had heard of it, he pursued after David in the wilderness of Maon.

23:26 Et ibat Saul ad latus montis ex parte una : David autem et viri ejus erant in latere montis ex parte altera. Porro David desperabat se posse evadere a facie Saul : itaque Saul et viri ejus in modum coronæ cingebant David et viros ejus, ut caperent eos.

23:26 And Saul went on this side of the mountain: and David and his men were on the other side of the mountain: and David despaired of being able to escape from the face of Saul: and Saul and his men encompassed David and his men round about, to take them.

23:27 Et nuntius venit ad Saul, dicens : Festina, et veni, quoniam infuderunt se Philisthiim super terram.

23:27 And a messenger came to Saul, saying: Make haste to come, for the Philistines have poured in themselves upon the land.

23:28 Reversus est ergo Saul desistens persequi David, et perrexit in occursum Philisthinorum : propter hoc vocaverunt locum illum, Petram dividentem.

23:28 Wherefore Saul returned, leaving the pursuit of David, and went to meet the Philistines. For this cause they called that place the rock of division.

Chapter 24

24:1 Ascendit ergo David inde : et habitavit in locis tutissimis Engaddi.

24:1 Then David went up from thence, and dwelt in strong holds of Engaddi.

24:2 Cumque reversus esset Saul, postquam persecutus est Philisthæos, nuntiaverunt ei, dicentes : Ecce David in deserto est Engaddi.

24:2 And when Saul was returned from following the Philistines, they told him, saying: Behold, David is in the desert of Engaddi.

24:3 Assumens ergo Saul tria millia electorum virorum ex omni Israël, perrexit ad investigandum David et viros ejus, etiam super abruptissimas petras, quæ solis ibicibus perviæ sunt.

24:3 Saul, therefore, took three thousand chosen men out of all Israel, and went out to seek after David and his men, even upon the most craggy rocks, which are accessible only to wild goats.

24:4 Et venit ad caulas ovium, quæ se offerebant vianti : eratque ibi spelunca, quam ingressus est Saul ut purgaret ventrem : porro David et viri ejus in interiore parte speluncæ latebant.

24:4 And he came to the sheepcotes which were in his way. And there was a cave, into which Saul went, to ease nature: now David and his men lay hid in the inner part of the cave.

24:5 Et dixerunt servi David ad eum : Ecce dies de qua locutus est Dominus ad te : Ego tradam tibi inimicum tuum, ut facias ei sicut placuerit in oculis tuis. Surrexit ergo David, et præcidit oram chlamydis Saul silenter.

24:5 And the servants of David said to him: Behold the day, of which the Lord said to thee: I will deliver thy enemy unto thee, that thou mayst do to him as it shall seem good in thy eyes. Then David arose, and secretly cut off the hem of Saul's robe.

24:6 Post hæc percussit cor suum David, eo quod abscidisset oram chlamydis Saul.

24:6 After which David's heart struck him, because he had cut off the hem of Saul's robe.

24:7 Dixitque ad viros suos : Propitius sit mihi Dominus, ne faciam hanc rem domino meo, christo Domini, ut mittam manum meam in eum : quia christus Domini est.

24:7 And he said to his men: The Lord be merciful unto me, that I may do no such thing to my master, the Lord's anointed, as to lay my hand upon him, because he is the Lord's anointed.

24:8 Et confregit David viros suos sermonibus, et non permisit eos ut consurgerent in Saul : porro Saul exsurgens de spelunca, pergebat cœpto itinere.

24:8 And David stopped his men with his words, and suffered them not to rise against Saul: but Saul, rising up out of the cave, went on his way.

24:9 Surrexit autem et David post eum : et egressus de spelunca, clamavit post tergum Saul, dicens : Domine mi rex. Et respexit Saul post se : et inclinans se David pronus in terram adoravit,

24:9 And David also rose up after him: and going out of the cave, cried after Saul, saying: My lord the king. And Saul looked behind him: and David bowing himself down to the ground, worshipped,

24:10 dixitque ad Saul : Quare audis verba hominum loquentium : David quærit malum adversum te ?

24:10 And said to Saul: Why dost thou hear the words of men that say: David seeketh thy hurt?

24:11 Ecce hodie viderunt oculi tui quod tradiderit te Dominus in manu mea in spelunca : et cogitavi ut occiderem te, sed pepercit tibi oculus meus : dixi enim : Non extendam manum meam in dominum meum, quia christus Domini est.

24:11 Behold this day thy eyes have seen, that the Lord hath delivered thee into my hand, in the cave, and I had a thought to kill thee, but my eye hath spared thee. For I said: I will not put out my hand against my lord, because he is the Lord's anointed.

24:12 Quin potius pater mi, vide, et cognosce oram chlamydis tuæ in manu mea : quoniam cum præscinderem summitatem chlamydis tuæ, nolui extendere manum meam in te : animadverte, et vide, quoniam non est in manu mea malum, neque iniquitas, neque peccavi in te : tu autem insidiaris animæ meæ ut auferas eam.

24:12 Moreover, see and know, O my father, the hem of thy robe in my hand, that when I cut off the hem of thy robe, I would not put out my hand against thee. Reflect, and see, that there is no evil in my hand, nor iniquity, neither have I sinned against thee: but thou liest in wait for my life, to take it away.

24:13 Judicet Dominus inter me et te, et ulciscatur me Dominus ex te : manus autem mea non sit in te.

24:13 The Lord judge between me and thee and the Lord revenge me of thee: but my hand shall not be upon thee.

24:14 Sicut et in proverbio antiquo dicitur : Ab impiis egredietur impietas : manus ergo mea non sit in te.

24:14 As also it is said in the old proverb: From the wicked shall wickedness come forth: therefore my hand shall not be upon thee. After whom dost thou come out, O king of Israel?

24:15 Quem persequeris, rex Israël ? quem persequeris ? canem mortuum persequeris, et pulicem unum.

24:15 After whom dost thou pursue? After a dead dog, after a flea.

24:16 Sit Dominus judex, et judicet inter me et te : et videat, et judicet causam meam, et eruat me de manu tua.

24:16 Be the Lord judge, and judge between me and thee, and see, and judge my cause, and deliver me out of thy hand.

24:17 Cum autem complesset David loquens sermones hujuscemodi ad Saul, dixit Saul : Numquid vox hæc tua est, fili mi David ? Et levavit Saul vocem suam, et flevit :

24:17 And when David had made an end of speaking these words to Saul, Saul said: Is this thy voice, my son David? And Saul lifted up his voice, and wept:

24:18 dixitque ad David : Justior tu es quam ego : tu enim tribuisti mihi bona, ego autem reddidi tibi mala.

24:18 And he said to David: Thou art more just than I: for thou hast done good to me, and I have rewarded thee with evil.

24:19 Et tu indicasti hodie quæ feceris mihi bona : quomodo tradiderit me Dominus in manum tuam, et non occideris me.

24:19 And thou hast shewed this day what good things thou hast done to me: how the Lord delivered me into thy hand, and thou hast not killed me.

24:20 Quis enim cum invenerit inimicum suum, dimittet eum in via bona ? sed Dominus reddat tibi vicissitudinem hanc pro eo quod hodie operatus es in me.

24:20 For who when he hath found his enemy, will let him go well away? But the Lord reward thee for this good turn, for what thou hast done to me this day.

24:21 Et nunc quia scio quod certissime regnaturus sis, et habiturus in manu tua regnum Israël :

24:21 And now as I know that thou shalt surely be king, and have the kingdom of Israel in thy hand:

24:22 jura mihi in Domino, ne deleas semen meum post me, neque auferas nomen meum de domo patris mei.

24:22 Swear to me by the Lord, that thou wilt not destroy my seed after me, nor take away my name from the house of my father.

24:23 Et juravit David Sauli. Abiit ergo Saul in domum suam : et David et viri ejus ascenderunt ad tutiora loca.

24:23 And David swore to Saul. So Saul went home: and David and his men went up into safer places.

Chapter 25

25:1 Mortuus est autem Samuel, et congregatus est universus Israël, et planxerunt eum, et sepelierunt eum in domo sua in Ramatha. Consurgensque David descendit in desertum Pharan.

25:1 And Samuel died, and all Israel was gathered together, and they mourned for him, and buried him in his house in Ramatha. And David rose, and went down into the wilderness of Pharan.

25:2 Erat autem vir quispiam in solitudine Maon, et possessio ejus in Carmelo, et homo ille magnus nimis : erantque ei oves tria millia, et mille capræ : et accidit ut tonderetur grex ejus in Carmelo.

25:2 Now there was a certain man in the wilderness of Maon, and his possessions were in Carmel, and the man was very great: and he had three thousand sheep, and a thousand goats: and it happened that he was shearing his sheep in Carmel.

25:3 Nomen autem viri illius erat Nabal. Et nomen uxoris ejus Abigail : eratque mulier illa prudentissima, et speciosa : porro vir ejus durus, et pessimus, et malitiosus : erat autem de genere Caleb.

25:3 Now the name of the man was Nabal: and the name of his wife was Abigail. And she was a prudent and very comely woman: but her husband was churlish, and very bad and ill natured: and he was of the house of Caleb.

25:4 Cum ergo audisset David in deserto quod tonderet Nabal gregem suum,

25:4 And when David heard in the wilderness, that Nabal was shearing his sheep,

25:5 misit decem juvenes, et dixit eis : Ascendite in Carmelum, et venietis ad Nabal, et salutabitis eum ex nomine meo pacifice.

25:5 He sent ten young men, and said to them: Go up to Carmel, and go to Nabal, and salute him in my name with peace.

25:6 Et dicetis : Sit fratribus meis et tibi pax, et domui tuæ pax, et omnibus, quæcumque habes, sit pax.

25:6 And you shall say: Peace be to my brethren, and to thee, and peace to thy house, and peace to all that thou hast.

25:7 Audivi quod tonderent pastores tui, qui erant nobiscum in deserto : numquam eis molesti fuimus, nec aliquando defuit quidquam eis de grege, omni tempore quo fuerunt nobiscum in Carmelo.

25:7 I have heard that thy shepherds that were with us in the desert were shearing: we never molested them, neither was there ought missing to them of the flock at any time, all the while they were with us in Carmel.

25:8 Interroga pueros tuos, et indicabunt tibi. Nunc ergo inveniant pueri tui gratiam in oculis tuis : in die enim bona venimus : quodcumque invenerit manus tua, da servis tuis, et filio tuo David.

25:8 Ask thy servants, and they will tell thee. Now therefore let thy servants find favour in thy eyes: for we are come in a good day, whatsoever thy hand shall find give to thy servants, and to thy son David.

25:9 Cumque venissent pueri David, locuti sunt ad Nabal omnia verba hæc ex nomine David : et siluerunt.

25:9 And when David's servants came, they spoke to Nabal all these words in David's name, and then held their peace.

25:10 Respondens autem Nabal pueris David, ait : Quis est David ? et quis est filius Isai ? hodie increverunt servi qui fugiunt dominos suos.

25:10 But Nabal answering the servants of David, said: Who is David? and what is the son of Isai? servants are multiplied now days who flee from their masters.

25:11 Tollam ergo panes meos, et aquas meas, et carnes pecorum quæ occidi tonsoribus meis, et dabo viris quos nescio unde sint ?

25:11 Shall I then take my bread, and my water, and the flesh of my cattle, which I have killed for my shearers, and give to men whom I know not whence they are?

25:12 Regressi sunt itaque pueri David per viam suam, et reversi venerunt, et nuntiaverunt ei omnia verba quæ dixerat.

25:12 So the servants of David went back their way, and returning came and told him all the words that he said.

25:13 Tunc ait David pueris suis : Accingatur unusquisque gladio suo. Et accincti sunt singuli gladiis suis, accinctusque est et David ense suo : et secuti sunt David quasi quadringenti viri : porro ducenti remanserunt ad sarcinas.

25:13 Then David said to his young men: Let every man gird on his sword. And they girded on every man his sword. And David also girded on his sword: and there followed David about four hundred men, and two hundred remained with the baggage.

25:14 Abigail autem uxori Nabal nuntiavit unus de pueris suis, dicens : Ecce David misit nuntios de deserto, ut benedicerent domino nostro : et aversatus est eos.

25:14 But one of the servants told, Abigail, the wife of Nabal, saying: Behold, David sent messengers out of the wilderness, to salute our master: and he rejected them.

25:15 Homines isti boni satis fuerant nobis, et non molesti : nec quidquam aliquando periit omni tempore quo fuimus conversati cum eis in deserto :

25:15 These men were very good to us, and gave us no trouble: Neither did we ever lose any thing all the time that we conversed with them in the desert.

25:16 pro muro erant nobis tam in nocte quam in die, omnibus diebus quibus pavimus apud eos greges.

25:16 They were a wall unto us, both by night and day, all the while we were with them keeping the sheep.

25:17 Quam ob rem considera, et recogita quid facias : quoniam completa est malitia adversum virum tuum, et adversum domum tuam, et ipse est filius Belial, ita ut nemo possit ei loqui.

25:17 Wherefore consider, and think what thou hast to do: for evil is determined against thy husband, and against thy house, and he is a son of Belial, so that no man can speak to him.

25:18 Festinavit igitur Abigail, et tulit ducentos panes, et duos utres vini, et quinque arietes coctos, et quinque sata polentæ, et centum ligaturas uvæ passæ, et ducentas massas caricarum, et posuit super asinos :

25:18 Then Abigail made haste and took two hundred loaves, and two vessels of wine, and five sheep ready dressed, and five measures of parched corn, and a hundred clusters of raisins, and two hundred cakes of dry figs, and laid them upon asses:

25:19 dixitque pueris suis : Præcedite me : ecce ego post tergum sequar vos : viro autem suo Nabal non indicavit.

25:19 And she said to her servants: Go before me: behold, I will follow after you: but she told not her husband, Nabal.

25:20 Cum ergo ascendisset asinum, et descenderet ad radices montis, David et viri ejus descendebant in occursum ejus : quibus et illa occurrit.

25:20 And when she had gotten upon an ass, and was coming down to the foot of the mountain, David and his men came down over against her, and she met them.

25:21 Et ait David : Vere frustra servavi omnia quæ hujus erant in deserto, et non periit quidquam de cunctis quæ ad eum pertinebant : et reddidit mihi malum pro bono.

25:21 And David said: Truly in vain have I kept all that belonged to this fellow in the wilderness, and nothing was lost of all that pertained unto him: and he hath returned me evil for good.

25:22 Hæc faciat Deus inimicis David, et hæc addat, si reliquero de omnibus quæ ad ipsum pertinent usque mane mingentem ad parietem.

25:22 May God do so and so, and add more to the foes of David, if I leave of all that belong to him till the morning, any that pisseth against the wall.

25:23 Cum autem vidisset Abigail David, festinavit, et descendit de asino, et procidit coram David super faciem suam, et adoravit super terram,

25:23 And when Abigail saw David, she made haste and lighted off the ass, and fell before David, on her face, and adored upon the ground.

25:24 et cecidit ad pedes ejus, et dixit : In me sit, domine mi, hæc iniquitas : loquatur, obsecro, ancilla tua in auribus tuis, et audi verba famulæ tuæ.

25:24 And she fell at his feet, and said: Upon me let this iniquity be, my lord: let thy handmaid speak, I beseech thee, in thy ears, and hear the words of thy servant.

25:25 Ne ponat, oro, dominus meus rex cor suum super virum istum iniquum Nabal : quoniam secundum nomen suum stultus est, et stultitia est cum eo : ego autem ancilla tua non vidi pueros tuos, domine mi, quos misisti.

25:25 Let not my lord the king, I pray thee, regard this naughty man, Nabal: for according to his name, he is a fool, and folly is with him: but I, thy handmaid, did not see thy servants, my lord, whom thou sentest.

25:26 Nunc ergo, domine mi, vivit Dominus, et vivit anima tua, qui prohibuit te ne venires in sanguinem, et salvavit manum tuam tibi : et nunc fiant sicut Nabal inimici tui, et qui quærunt domino meo malum.

25:26 Now therefore, my lord, the Lord liveth, and thy soul liveth, who hath withholden thee from coming to blood, and hath saved thy hand to thee: and now let thy enemies be as Nabal, and all they that seek evil to my lord.

25:27 Quapropter suscipe benedictionem hanc, quam attulit ancilla tua tibi domino meo, et da pueris qui sequuntur te dominum meum.

25:27 Wherefore receive this blessing, which thy handmaid hath brought to thee, my lord: and give it to the young men that follow thee, my lord.

25:28 Aufer iniquitatem famulæ tuæ : faciens enim faciet Dominus tibi domino meo domum fidelem, quia prælia Domini, domine mi, tu præliaris : malitia ergo non inveniatur in te omnibus diebus vitæ tuæ.

25:28 Forgive the iniquity of thy handmaid: for the Lord will surely make for my lord a faithful house, because thou, my lord, fightest the battles of the Lord: let not evil therefore be found in thee all the days of thy life.

25:29 Si enim surrexerit aliquando homo persequens te, et quærens animam tuam, erit anima domini mei custodita quasi in fasciculo viventium apud Dominum Deum tuum : porro inimicorum tuorum anima rotabitur, quasi in impetu et circulo fundæ.

25:29 For if a man at any time shall rise, and persecute thee, and seek thy life, the soul of my lord shall be kept, as in the bundle of the living, with the Lord thy God: but the souls of thy enemies shall be whirled, as with the violence and whirling of a sling.

25:30 Cum ergo fecerit Dominus tibi domino meo omnia quæ locutus est bona de te, et constituerit te ducem super Israël,

25:30 And when the Lord shall have done to thee, my lord, all the good that he hath spoken concerning thee, and shall have made thee prince over Israel,

25:31 non erit tibi hoc in singultum, et in scrupulum cordis domino meo, quod effuderis sanguinem innoxium, aut ipse te ultus fueris : et cum benefecerit Dominus domino meo, recordaberis ancillæ tuæ.

25:31 This shall not be an occasion of grief to thee, and a scruple of heart to my lord, that thou hast shed innocent blood, or hast revenged thyself: and when the Lord shall have done well by my lord, thou shalt remember thy handmaid.

25:32 Et ait David ad Abigail : Benedictus Dominus Deus Israël, qui misit hodie te in occursum meum, et benedictum eloquium tuum,

25:32 And David said to Abigail: Blessed be the Lord the God of Israel, who sent thee this day to meet me, and blessed be thy speech:

25:33 et benedicta tu, quæ prohibuisti me hodie ne irem ad sanguinem, et ulciscerer me manu mea.

25:33 And blessed be thou, who hast kept me to day from coming to blood, and revenging me with my own hand.

25:34 Alioquin vivit Dominus Deus Israël, qui prohibuit me ne malum facerem tibi : nisi cito venisses in occursum mihi, non remansisset Nabal usque ad lucem matutinam mingens ad parietem.

25:34 Otherwise, as the Lord liveth, the God of Israel, who hath withholden me from doing thee any evil, if thou hadst not quickly come to meet me, there had not been left to Nabal by the morning light, any that pisseth against the wall.

25:35 Suscepit ergo David de manu ejus omnia quæ attulerat ei, dixitque ei : Vade pacifice in domum tuam : ecce audivi vocem tuam, et honoravi faciem tuam.

25:35 And David received at her hand all that she had brought him, and said to her: Go in peace into thy house, behold I have heard thy voice, and honoured thy face.

25:36 Venit autem Abigail ad Nabal : et ecce erat ei convivium in domo ejus quasi convivium regis, et cor Nabal jucundum : erat enim ebrius nimis : et non indicavit ei verbum pusillum aut grande usque mane.

25:36 And Abigail came to Nabal: and behold he had a feast in his house, like the feast of a king: and Nabal's heart was merry, for he was very drunk: and she told him nothing less or more until morning.

25:37 Diluculo autem cum digessisset vinum Nabal, indicavit ei uxor sua verba hæc : et emortuum est cor ejus intrinsecus, et factus est quasi lapis.

25:37 But early in the morning, when Nabal had digested his wine, his wife told him these words, and his heart died within him, and he became as a stone.

25:38 Cumque pertransissent decem dies, percussit Dominus Nabal, et mortuus est.

25:38 And after ten days had passed, the Lord struck Nabal, and he died.

25:39 Quod cum audisset David mortuum Nabal, ait : Benedictus Dominus, qui judicavit causam opprobrii mei de manu Nabal, et servum suum custodivit a malo, et malitiam Nabal reddidit Dominus in caput ejus. Misit ergo David, et locutus est ad Abigail, ut sumeret eam sibi in uxorem.

25:39 And when David had heard that Nabal was dead, he said: Blessed be the Lord, who hath judged the cause of my reproach, at the hand of Nabal, and hath kept his servant from evil, and the Lord hath returned the wickedness of Nabal upon his head. Then David sent and treated with Abigail, that he might take her to himself for a wife.

25:40 Et venerunt pueri David ad Abigail in Carmelum, et locuti sunt ad eam, dicentes : David misit nos ad te, ut accipiat te sibi in uxorem.

25:40 And David's servants came to Abigail, to Carmel, and spoke to her, saying: David hath sent us to thee, to take thee to himself for a wife.

25:41 Quæ consurgens, adoravit prona in terram, et ait : Ecce famula tua sit in ancillam, ut lavet pedes servorum domini mei.

25:41 And she arose, and bowed herself down with her face to the earth, and said: Behold, let thy servant be a handmaid, to wash the feet of the servants of my lord.

25:42 Et festinavit, et surrexit Abigail, et ascendit super asinum, et quinque puellæ ierunt cum ea, pedissequæ ejus, et secuta est nuntios David : et facta est illi uxor.

25:42 And Abigail arose, and made haste, and got upon an ass, and five damsels went with her, her waiting maids, and she followed the messengers of David, and became his wife.

25:43 Sed et Achinoam accepit David de Jezraël : et fuit utraque uxor ejus.

25:43 Moreover David took also Achinoam of Jezrahel: and they were both of them his wives.

25:44 Saul autem dedit Michol filiam suam, uxorem David, Phalti filio Lais, qui erat de Gallim.

25:44 But Saul gave Michol, his daughter, David's wife, to Phalti, the son of Lais, who was of Gallim.

Chapter 26

26:1 Et venerunt Ziphæi ad Saul in Gabaa, dicentes : Ecce David absconditus est in colle Hachila, quæ est ex adverso solitudinis.

26:1 And the men of Ziph came to Saul in Gabaa, saying: Behold David is hid in the hill of Hachila, which is over against the wilderness.

26:2 Et surrexit Saul, et descendit in desertum Ziph, et cum eo tria millia virorum de electis Israël, ut quæreret David in deserto Ziph.

26:2 And Saul arose, and went down to the wilderness of Ziph having with him three thousand chosen men of Israel, to seek David in the wilderness of Ziph.

26:3 Et castrametatus est Saul in Gabaa Hachila, quæ erat ex adverso solitudinis in via : David autem habitabat in deserto. Videns autem quod venisset Saul post se in desertum,

26:3 And Saul encamped in Gabaa Hachila, which was over against the wilderness in the way: and David abode in the wilderness. And seeing that Saul was come after him into the wilderness,

26:4 misit exploratores, et didicit quod illuc venisset certissime.

26:4 He sent spies, and learned that he was most certainly come thither.

26:5 Et surrexit David clam, et venit ad locum ubi erat Saul : cumque vidisset locum in quo dormiebat Saul, et Abner filius Ner, princeps militiæ ejus, et Saulem dormientem in tentorio, et reliquum vulgus per circuitum ejus,

26:5 And David arose secretly, and came to the place where Saul was: and when he had beheld the place, wherein Saul slept, and Abner, the son of Ner, the captain of his army, and Saul sleeping in a tent, and the rest of the multitude round about him,

26:6 ait David ad Achimelech Hethæum, et Abisai filium Sarviæ fratrem Joab, dicens : Quis descendet mecum ad Saul in castra ? Dixitque Abisai : Ego descendam tecum.

26:6 David spoke to Achimelech, the Hethite, and Abisai, the son of Sarvia, the brother of Joab, saying: Who will go down with me to Saul into the camp? And Abisai said: I will go with thee.

26:7 Venerunt ergo David et Abisai ad populum nocte, et invenerunt Saul jacentem et dormientem in tentorio, et hastam fixam in terra ad caput ejus : Abner autem et populum dormientes in circuitu ejus.

26:7 So David and Abisai came to the people by night, and found Saul lying and sleeping in the tent, and his spear fixed in the ground at his head: and Abner and the people sleeping round about him.

26:8 Dixitque Abisai ad David : Conclusit Deus inimicum tuum hodie in manus tuas : nunc ergo perfodiam eum lancea in terra semel, et secundo opus non erit.

26:8 And Abisai said to David: God hath shut up thy enemy this day into thy hands: now then I will run him through with my spear, even to the earth at once, and there shall be no need of a second time.

26:9 Et dixit David ad Abisai : Ne interficias eum : quis enim extendet manum suam in christum Domini, et innocens erit ?

26:9 And David said to Abisai: Kill him not: for who shall put forth his hand against the Lord's anointed, and shall be guiltless?

26:10 Et dixit David : Vivit Dominus, quia nisi Dominus percusserit eum, aut dies ejus venerit ut moriatur, aut in prælium descendens perierit :

26:10 And David said: As the Lord liveth, unless the Lord shall strike him, or his day shall come to die, or he shall go down to battle, and perish:

26:11 propitius sit mihi Dominus ne extendam manum meam in christum Domini. Nunc igitur tolle hastam quæ est ad caput ejus, et scyphum aquæ, et abeamus.

26:11 The Lord be merciful unto me, and keep me that I never put forth my hand against the Lord's anointed. But now take the spear which is at his head, and the cup of water, and let us go.

26:12 Tulit igitur David hastam, et scyphum aquæ qui erat ad caput Saul, et abierunt : et non erat quisquam qui videret, et intelligeret, et evigilaret, sed omnes dormiebant, quia sopor Domini irruerat super eos.

26:12 So David took the spear, and the cup of water which was at Saul's head, and they went away: and no man saw it, or knew it, or awaked, but they were all asleep, for a deep sleep from the Lord was fallen upon them.

26:13 Cumque transisset David ex adverso, et stetisset in vertice montis de longe, et esset grande intervallum inter eos,

26:13 And when David was gone over to the other side, and stood on the top of the hill afar off, and a good space was between them,

26:14 clamavit David ad populum, et ad Abner filium Ner, dicens : Nonne respondebis, Abner ? Et respondens Abner, ait : Quis es tu, qui clamas, et inquietas regem ?

26:14 David cried to the people, and to Abner, the son of Ner, saying: Wilt thou not answer, Abner? And Abner answering, said: Who art thou, that criest, and disturbest the king?

26:15 Et ait David ad Abner : Numquid non vir tu es ? et quis alius similis tui in Israël ? quare ergo non custodisti dominum tuum regem ? ingressus est enim unus de turba ut interficeret regem dominum tuum.

26:15 And David said to Abner: Art not thou a man? and who is like unto thee in Israel? why then hast thou not kept thy lord the king? for there came one of the people in to kill the king thy lord.

26:16 Non est bonum hoc, quod fecisti : vivit Dominus, quoniam filii mortis estis vos, qui non custodistis dominum vestrum, christum Domini : nunc ergo vide ubi sit hasta regis, et ubi sit scyphus aquæ qui erat ad caput ejus.

26:16 This thing is not good, that thou hast done: as the Lord liveth, you are the sons of death, who have not kept your master, the Lord's anointed. And now where is the king's spear, and the cup of water, which was at his head?

26:17 Cognovit autem Saul vocem David, et dixit : Numquid vox hæc tua, fili mi David ? Et ait David : Vox mea, domine mi rex.

26:17 And Saul knew David's voice, and said: Is this thy voice, my son David? And David said: It is my voice, my lord the king.

26:18 Et ait : Quam ob causam dominus meus persequitur servum suum ? quid feci ? aut quod est malum in manu mea ?

26:18 And he said: Wherefore doth my lord persecute his servant? What have I done? or what evil is there in my hand?

26:19 Nunc ergo audi, oro, domine mi rex, verba servi tui : si Dominus incitat te adversum me, odoretur sacrificium : si autem filii hominum, maledicti sunt in conspectu Domini qui ejecerunt me hodie ut non habitem in hæreditate Domini, dicentes : Vade, servi diis alienis.

26:19 Now therefore hear, I pray thee, my lord the king, the words of thy servant: If the Lord stir thee up against me, let him accept of sacrifice: but if the sons of men, they are cursed in the sight of the Lord, who have cast me out this day, that I should not dwell in the inheritance of the Lord, saying: Go, serve strange gods.

26:20 Et nunc non effundatur sanguis meus in terram coram Domino : quia egressus est rex Israël ut quærat pulicem unum, sicut persequitur perdix in montibus.

26:20 And now let not my blood be shed upon the earth before the Lord: for the king of Israel is come out to seek a flea, as the partridge is hunted in the mountains.

26:21 Et ait Saul : Peccavi : revertere, fili mi David : nequaquam enim ultra tibi malefaciam, eo quod pretiosa fuerit anima mea in oculis tuis hodie : apparet enim quod stulte egerim, et ignoraverim multa nimis.

26:21 And Saul said: I have sinned; return, my son David, for I will no more do thee harm, because my life hath been precious in thy eyes this day: for it appeareth that I have done foolishly, and have been ignorant in very many things.

26:22 Et respondens David, ait : Ecce hasta regis : transeat unus de pueris regis, et tollat eam.

26:22 And David answering, said: Behold the king's spear: let one of the king's servants come over and fetch it.

26:23 Dominus autem retribuet unicuique secundum justitiam suam et fidem : tradidit enim te Dominus hodie in manum meam, et nolui extendere manum meam in christum Domini.

26:23 And the Lord will reward every one according to his justice, and his faithfulness: for the Lord hath delivered thee this day into my hand, and I would not put forth my hand against the Lord's anointed.

26:24 Et sicut magnificata est anima tua hodie in oculis meis, sic magnificetur anima mea in oculis Domini, et liberet me de omni angustia.

26:24 And as thy life hath been much set by this day in my eyes, so let my life be much set by in the eyes of the Lord, and let him deliver me from all distress.

26:25 Ait ergo Saul ad David : Benedictus tu, fili mi David : et quidem faciens facies, et potens poteris. Abiit autem David in viam suam, et Saul reversus est in locum suum.

26:25 Then Saul said to David: Blessed art thou, my son David: and truly doing thou shalt do, and prevailing thou shalt prevail. And David went on his way, and Saul returned to his place.

Chapter 27

27:1 Et ait David in corde suo : Aliquando incidam una die in manus Saul : nonne melius est ut fugiam, et salver in terra Philisthinorum, ut desperet Saul, cessetque me quærere in cunctis finibus Israël ? fugiam ergo manus ejus.

27:1 And David said in his heart: I shall one day or other fall into the hands of Saul: is it not better for me to flee, and to be saved in the land of the Philistines, that Saul may despair of me, and cease to seek me in all the coasts of Israel? I will flee then out of his hands.

27:2 Et surrexit David, et abiit ipse, et sexcenti viri cum eo, ad Achis filium Maoch regem Geth.

27:2 And David arose, and went away, both he and the six hundred men that were with him, to Achis, the son of Maoch, king of Geth.

27:3 Et habitavit David cum Achis in Geth, ipse et viri ejus : vir et domus ejus : et David, et duæ uxores ejus, Achinoam Jezrahelitis, et Abigail uxor Nabal Carmeli.

27:3 And David dwelt with Achis at Geth, he and his men; every man with his household, and David with his two wives, Achinoam, the Jezrahelitess, and Abigail, the wife of Nabal of Carmel.

27:4 Et nuntiatum est Sauli quod fugisset David in Geth, et non addidit ultra quærere eum.

27:4 And it was told Saul that David was fled to Geth, and he sought no more after him.

27:5 Dixit autem David ad Achis : Si inveni gratiam in oculis tuis, detur mihi locus in una urbium regionis hujus, ut habitem ibi : cur enim manet servus tuus in civitate regis tecum ?

27:5 And David said to Achis: If I have found favour in thy sight, let a place be given me in one of the cities of this country, that I may dwell there: for why should thy servant dwell in the royal city with thee?

27:6 Dedit itaque ei Achis in die illa Siceleg : propter quam causam facta est Siceleg regum Juda usque in diem hanc.

27:6 Then Achis gave him Siceleg that day: for which reason Siceleg belongeth to the kings of Juda unto this day.

27:7 Fuit autem numerus dierum quibus habitavit David in regione Philisthinorum, quatuor mensium.

27:7 And the time that David dwelt in the country of the Philistines, was four months.

27:8 Et ascendit David et viri ejus, et agebant prædas de Gessuri, et de Gerzi, et de Amalecitis : hi enim pagi habitabantur in terra antiquitus, euntibus Sur usque ad terram Ægypti.

27:8 And David and his men went up, and pillaged Gessuri, and Gerzi, and the Amalecites: for these were of old the inhabitants of the countries, as men go to Sur, even to the land of Egypt.

27:9 Et percutiebat David omnem terram, nec relinquebat viventem virum et mulierem : tollensque oves, et boves, et asinos, et camelos, et vestes, revertebatur, et veniebat ad Achis.

27:9 And David wasted all the land, and left neither man nor woman alive: and took away the sheep, and the oxen, and the asses, and the camels, and the apparel, and returned and came to Achis.

27:10 Dicebat autem ei Achis : In quem irruisti hodie ? Respondebat David : Contra meridiem Judæ, et contra meridiem Jerameel, et contra meridiem Ceni.

27:10 And Achis said to him: Whom hast thou gone against to day? David answered: Against the south of Juda, and against the south of Jerameel, and against the south of Ceni.

27:11 Virum et mulierem non vivificabat David, nec adducebat in Geth, dicens : Ne forte loquantur adversum nos : Hæc fecit David : et hoc erat decretum illi omnibus diebus quibus habitavit in regione Philisthinorum.

27:11 And David saved neither man nor woman, neither brought he any of them to Geth, saying: Lest they should speak against us. So did David, and such was his proceeding all the days that he dwelt in the country of the Philistines.

27:12 Credidit ergo Achis David, dicens : Multa mala operatus est contra populum suum Israël : erit igitur mihi servus sempiternus.

27:12 And Achis believed David, saying: He hath done much harm to his people Israel: Therefore he shall be my servant for ever.

Chapter 28

28:1 Factum est autem in diebus illis, congregaverunt Philisthiim agmina sua, ut præpararentur ad bellum contra Israël : dixitque Achis ad David : Sciens nunc scito quoniam mecum egredieris in castris, tu et viri tui.

28:1 And it came to pass in those days, that the Philistines gathered together their armies, to be prepared for war against Israel: And Achis said to David: Know thou now assuredly, that thou shalt go out with me to the war, thou, and thy men.

28:2 Dixitque David ad Achis : Nunc scies quæ facturus est servus tuus. Et ait Achis ad David : Et ego custodem capitis mei ponam te cunctis diebus.

28:2 And David said to Achis: Now thou shalt know what thy servant will do. And Achis said to David: And I will appoint thee to guard my life for ever.

28:3 Samuel autem mortuus est, planxitque eum omnis Israël, et sepelierunt eum in Ramatha urbe sua. Et Saul abstulit magos et hariolos de terra.

28:3 Now Samuel was dead, and all Israel mourned for him, and buried him in Ramatha, his city. And Saul had put away all the magicians and soothsayers out of the land.

28:4 Congregatique sunt Philisthiim, et venerunt, et castrametati sunt in Sunam : congregavit autem et Saul universum Israël, et venit in Gelboë.

28:4 And the Philistines were gathered together, and came and encamped in Sunam: and Saul also gathered together all Israel, and came to Gelboe.

28:5 Et vidit Saul castra Philisthiim, et timuit, et expavit cor ejus nimis.

28:5 And Saul saw the army of the Philistines, and was afraid, and his heart was very much dismayed.

28:6 Consuluitque Dominum, et non respondit ei neque per somnia, neque per sacerdotes, neque per prophetas.

28:6 And he consulted the Lord, and he answered him not, neither by dreams, nor by priests, nor by prophets.

28:7 Dixitque Saul servis suis : Quærite mihi mulierem habentem pythonem, et vadam ad eam, et sciscitabor per illam. Et dixerunt servi ejus ad eum : Est mulier pythonem habens in Endor.

28:7 And Saul said to his servants: Seek me a woman that hath a divining spirit, and I will go to her, and enquire by her. And his servants said to him: There is a woman that hath a divining spirit at Endor.

28:8 Mutavit ergo habitum suum, vestitusque est aliis vestimentis, et abiit ipse, et duo viri cum eo : veneruntque ad mulierem nocte, et ait illi : Divina mihi in pythone, et suscita mihi quem dixero tibi.

28:8 Then he disguised himself: and put on other clothes, and he went, and two men with him, and they came to the woman by night, and he said to her: Divine to me by thy divining spirit, and bring me up him whom I shall tell thee.

28:9 Et ait mulier ad eum : Ecce, tu nosti quanta fecerit Saul, et quomodo eraserit magos et hariolos de terra : quare ergo insidiaris animæ meæ, ut occidar ?

28:9 And the woman said to him: Behold thou knowest all that Saul hath done, and how he hath rooted out the magicians and soothsayers from the land: why then dost thou lay a snare for my life, to cause me to be put to death?

28:10 Et juravit ei Saul in Domino, dicens : Vivit Dominus, quia non eveniet tibi quidquam mali propter hanc rem.

28:10 And Saul swore unto her by the Lord, saying: As the Lord liveth, there shall no evil happen to thee for this thing.

28:11 Dixitque ei mulier : Quem suscitabo tibi ? Qui ait : Samuelem mihi suscita.

28:11 And the woman said to him: Whom shall I bring up to thee? And he said, Bring me up Samuel.

28:12 Cum autem vidisset mulier Samuelem, exclamavit voce magna, et dixit ad Saul : Quare imposuisti mihi ? tu es enim Saul.

28:12 And when the woman saw Samuel, she cried out with a loud voice, and said to Saul: Why hast thou deceived me? for thou art Saul.

28:13 Dixitque ei rex : Noli timere : quid vidisti ? Et ait mulier ad Saul : Deos vidi ascendentes de terra.

28:13 And the king said to her: Fear not: what hast thou seen? and the woman said to Saul: I saw gods ascending out of the earth.

28:14 Dixitque ei : Qualis est forma ejus ? Quæ ait : Vir senex ascendit, et ipse amictus est pallio. Et intellexit Saul quod Samuel esset, et inclinavit se super faciem suam in terra, et adoravit.

28:14 And he said to her: What form is he of? And she said: An old man cometh up, and he is covered with a mantle. And Saul understood that it was Samuel, and he bowed himself with his face to the ground, and adored.

28:15 Dixit autem Samuel ad Saul : Quare inquietasti me ut suscitarer ? Et ait Saul : Coarctor nimis : siquidem Philisthiim pugnant adversum me, et Deus recessit a me, et exaudire me noluit neque in manu prophetarum, neque per somnia : vocavi ergo te, ut ostenderes mihi quid faciam.

28:15 And Samuel said to Saul: Why hast thou disturbed my rest, that I should be brought up? And Saul said: I am in great distress: for the Philistines fight against me, and God is departed from me, and would not hear me, neither by the hand of prophets, nor by dreams: therefore I have called thee, that thou mayst shew me what I shall do.

28:16 Et ait Samuel : Quid interrogas me, cum Dominus recesserit a te, et transierit ad æmulum tuum ?

28:16 And Samuel said: Why askest thou me, seeing the Lord has departed from thee, and is gone over to thy rival?

28:17 Faciet enim tibi Dominus sicut locutus est in manu mea, et scindet regnum tuum de manu tua et dabit illud proximo tuo David :

28:17 For the Lord will do to thee as he spoke by me, and he will rend thy kingdom out of thy hand, and will give it to thy neighbour David:

28:18 quia non obedisti voci Domini, neque fecisti iram furoris ejus in Amalec : idcirco quod pateris, fecit tibi Dominus hodie.

28:18 Because thou didst not obey the voice of the Lord, neither didst thou execute the wrath of his indignation upon Amalec. Therefore hath the Lord done to thee what thou sufferest this day.

28:19 Et dabit Dominus etiam Israël tecum in manus Philisthiim : cras autem tu et filii tui mecum eritis : sed et castra Israël tradet Dominus in manus Philisthiim.

28:19 And the Lord also will deliver Israel with thee into the hands of the Philistines: and to morrow thou and thy sons shall be with me: and the Lord will also deliver the army of Israel into the hands of the Philistines.

28:20 Statimque Saul cecidit porrectus in terram : extimuerat enim verba Samuelis, et robur non erat in eo, quia non comederat panem tota die illa.

28:20 And forthwith Saul fell all along on the ground; for he was frightened with the words of Samuel, and there was no strength in him, for he had eaten no bread all that day.

28:21 Ingressa est itaque mulier illa ad Saul (conturbatus enim erat valde), dixitque ad eum : Ecce obedivit ancilla tua voci tuæ, et posui animam meam in manu mea : et audivi sermones tuos, quos locutus es ad me.

28:21 And the woman came to Saul, (for he was very much troubled) and said to him: Behold thy handmaid hath obeyed thy voice, and I have put my life in my hand: and I hearkened unto the words which thou spokest to me.

28:22 Nunc igitur audi et tu vocem ancillæ tuæ, et ponam coram te buccellam panis, ut comedens convalescas, et possis iter agere.

28:22 Now therefore, I pray thee, hearken thou also to the voice of thy handmaid, and let me set before thee a morsel of bread, that thou mayst eat and recover strength, and be able to go on thy journey.

28:23 Qui renuit, et ait : Non comedam. Coëgerunt autem eum servi sui et mulier, et tandem audita voce eorum surrexit de terra, et sedit super lectum.

28:23 But he refused, and said: I will not eat. But his servants and the woman forced him, and at length hearkening to their voice, he arose from the ground, and sat upon the bed.

28:24 Mulier autem illa habebat vitulum pascualem in domo, et festinavit, et occidit eum : tollensque farinam, miscuit eam, et coxit azyma,

28:24 Now the woman had a fatted calf in the house, and she made haste and killed it: and taking meal, kneaded it, and baked some unleavened bread,

28:25 et posuit ante Saul et ante servos ejus. Qui cum comedissent, surrexerunt, et ambulaverunt per totam noctem illam.

28:25 And set it before Saul, and before his servants. And when they had eaten they rose up, and walked all that night.

Chapter 29

29:1 Congregata sunt ergo Philisthiim universa agmina in Aphec : sed et Israël castrametatus est super fontem qui erat in Jezrahel.

29:1 Now all the troops of the Philistines were gathered together to Aphec: and Israel also encamped by the fountain, which is in Jezrahel.

29:2 Et satrapæ quidem Philisthiim incedebant in centuriis et millibus : David autem et viri ejus erant in novissimo agmine cum Achis.

29:2 And the lords of the Philistines marched with their hundreds and their thousands: but David and his men were in the rear with Achis.

29:3 Dixeruntque principes Philisthiim ad Achis : Quid sibi volunt Hebræi isti ? Et ait Achis ad principes Philisthiim : Num ignoratis David, qui fuit servus Saul regis Israël, et est apud me multis diebus, vel annis, et non inveni in eo quidquam ex die qua transfugit ad me usque ad diem hanc ?

29:3 And the princes of the Philistines said to Achis: What mean these Hebrews? And Achis said to the princes of the Philistines: Do you not know David who was the servant of Saul, the king of Israel, and hath been with me many days, or years, and I have found no fault in him, since the day that he fled over to me until this day?

29:4 Irati sunt autem adversus eum principes Philisthiim, et dixerunt ei : Revertatur vir iste, et sedeat in loco suo in quo constituisti eum, et non descendat nobiscum in prælium, ne fiat nobis adversarius, cum præliari cœperimus : quomodo enim aliter poterit placare dominum suum, nisi in capitibus nostris ?

29:4 But the prices of the Philistines were angry with him, and they said to him: Let this man return, and abide in his place, which thou hast appointed him, and let him not go down with us to battle, lest he be an adversary to us, when we shall begin to fight: for how can he otherwise appease his master, but with our heads?

29:5 Nonne iste est David, cui cantabant in choris, dicentes : Percussit Saul in millibus suis, et David in decem millibus suis ?

29:5 Is not this David, to whom they sung in their dances, saying: Saul slew his thousands, and David his ten thousands?

29:6 Vocavit ergo Achis David, et ait ei : Vivit Dominus, quia rectus es tu, et bonus in conspectu meo : et exitus tuus, et introitus tuus mecum est in castris : et non inveni in te quidquam mali ex die qua venisti ad me usque in diem hanc : sed satrapis non places.

29:6 Then Achis called David, and said to him: As the Lord liveth, thou art upright and good in my sight: and so is thy going out, and thy coming in with me in the army: and I have not found any evil in thee, since the day that thou camest to me unto this day: but thou pleasest not the lords.

29:7 Revertere ergo, et vade in pace, et non offendas oculos satraparum Philisthiim.

29:7 Return therefore, and go in peace, and offend not the eyes of the princes of the Philistines.

29:8 Dixitque David ad Achis : Quid enim feci, et quid invenisti in me servo tuo, a die qua fui in conspectu tuo usque in diem hanc, ut non veniam et pugnem contra inimicos domini mei regis ?

29:8 And David said to Achis: But what have I done, or what hast thou found in me thy servant, from the day that I have been in thy sight until this day, that I may not go and fight against the enemies of my lord the king?

29:9 Respondens autem Achis, locutus est ad David : Scio quia bonus es tu in oculis meis, sicut angelus Dei : sed principes Philisthinorum dixerunt : Non ascendet nobiscum in prælium.

29:9 And Achis answering, said to David: I know that thou art good in my sight, as an angel of God: But the princes of the Philistines have said: He shall not go up with us to the battle.

29:10 Igitur consurge mane tu, et servi domini tui qui venerunt tecum : et cum de nocte surrexeritis, et cœperit dilucescere, pergite.

29:10 Therefore arise in the morning, thou, and the servants of thy lord, who came with thee: and when you are up before day, and it shall begin to be light, go on your way.

29:11 Surrexit itaque de nocte David, ipse et viri ejus, ut proficiscerentur mane, et reverterentur ad terram Philisthiim : Philisthiim autem ascenderunt in Jezrahel.

29:11 So David and his men arose in the night, that they might set forward in the morning, and returned to the land of the Philistines: and the Philistines went up to Jezrahel.

Chapter 30

30:1 Cumque venissent David et viri ejus in Siceleg die tertia, Amalecitæ impetum fecerant ex parte australi in Siceleg, et percusserant Siceleg, et succenderant eam igni.

30:1 Now when David and his men were come to Siceleg on the third day, the Amalecites had made an invasion on the south side upon Siceleg, and had smitten Siceleg, and burnt it with fire,

30:2 Et captivas duxerant mulieres ex ea, a minimo usque ad magnum : et non interfecerant quemquam, sed secum duxerant, et pergebant itinere suo.

30:2 And had taken the women captives that were in it, both little and great: and they had not killed any person, but had carried them with them, and went on their way.

30:3 Cum ergo venissent David et viri ejus ad civitatem, et invenissent eam succensam igni, et uxores suas, et filios suos et filias, ductas esse captivas,

30:3 So when David and his men came to the city, and found it burnt with fire, and that their wives, and their sons, and their daughters, were taken captives,

30:4 levaverunt David et populus qui erat cum eo voces suas, et planxerunt donec deficerent in eis lacrimæ.

30:4 David and the people that were with him, lifted up their voices, and wept till they had no more tears.

30:5 Siquidem et duæ uxores David captivæ ductæ fuerant, Achinoam Jezrahelites, et Abigail uxor Nabal Carmeli.

30:5 For the two wives also of David were taken captives, Achinoam, the Jezrahelitess, and Abigail, the wife of Nabal of Carmel.

30:6 Et contristatus est David valde : volebat enim eum populus lapidare, quia amara erat anima uniuscujusque viri super filiis suis et filiabus : confortatus est autem David in Domino Deo suo.

30:6 And David was greatly afflicted: for the people had a mind to stone him, for the soul of every man was bitterly grieved for his sons and daughters: but David took courage in the Lord his God.

30:7 Et ait ad Abiathar sacerdotem filium Achimelech : Applica ad me ephod. Et applicavit Abiathar ephod ad David.

30:7 And he said to Abiathar, the priest, the son of Achimelech: Bring me hither the ephod. And Abiathar brought the ephod to David.

30:8 Et consuluit David Dominum, dicens : Persequar latrunculos hos, et comprehendam eos, an non ? Dixitque ei Dominus : Persequere : absque dubio enim comprehendes eos, et excuties prædam.

30:8 And David consulted the Lord, saying: Shall I pursue after these robbers, and shall I overtake them, or not? And the Lord said to him: Pursue after them: for thou shalt surely overtake them and recover the prey.

30:9 Abiit ergo David, ipse et sexcenti viri qui erant cum eo, et venerunt usque ad torrentem Besor : et lassi quidam substiterunt.

30:9 So David went, he and the six hundred men that were with him, and they came to the torrent Besor: and some, being weary, stayed there.

30:10 Persecutus est autem David ipse, et quadringenti viri : substiterant enim ducenti, qui lassi transire non poterant torrentem Besor.

30:10 But David pursued, he and four hundred men: for two hundred stayed, who, being weary, could not go over the torrent Besor.

30:11 Et invenerunt virum ægyptium in agro, et adduxerunt eum ad David : dederuntque ei panem ut comederet, et biberet aquam,

30:11 And they found an Egyptian in the field, and brought him to David: and they gave him bread to eat, and water to drink,

30:12 sed et fragmen massæ caricarum, et duas ligaturas uvæ passæ. Quæ cum comedisset, reversus est spiritus ejus, et refocillatus est : non enim comederat panem, neque biberat aquam, tribus diebus et tribus noctibus.

30:12 As also a piece of a cake of figs, and two bunches of raisins. And when he had eaten them, his spirit returned, and he was refreshed: for he had not eaten bread, nor drunk water, three days and three nights.

30:13 Dixit itaque ei David : Cujus es tu ? vel unde ? et quo pergis ? Qui ait : Puer ægyptius ego sum, servus viri Amalecitæ : dereliquit autem me dominus meus, quia ægrotare cœpi nudiustertius.

30:13 And David said to him: To whom dost thou belong; or whence dost thou come? and whither art thou going? He said: I am a young man of Egypt, the servant of an Amalecite: and my master left me, because I began to be sick three days ago.

30:14 Siquidem nos erupimus ad australem plagam Cerethi, et contra Judam, et ad meridiem Caleb, et Siceleg succendimus igni.

30:14 For we made an invasion on the south side of Cerethi, and upon Juda, and upon the south of Caleb, and we burnt Siceleg with fire.

30:15 Dixitque ei David : Potes me ducere ad cuneum istum ? Qui ait : Jura mihi per Deum quod non occidas me, et non tradas me in manus domini mei, et ego ducam te ad cuneum istum. Et juravit ei David.

30:15 And David said to him: Canst thou bring me to this company? and he said: Swear to me by God, that thou wilt not kill me, nor deliver me into the hands of my master, and I will bring thee to this company. And David swore to him.

30:16 Qui cum duxisset eum, ecce illi discumbebant super faciem universæ terræ comedentes et bibentes, et quasi festum celebrantes diem, pro cuncta præda et spoliis quæ ceperant de terra Philisthiim et de terra Juda.

30:16 And when he had brought him, behold they were lying spread abroad upon all the ground, eating and drinking, and as it were keeping a festival day, for all the prey and the spoils which they had taken out of the land of the Philistines, and out of the land of Juda.

30:17 Et percussit eos David a vespere usque ad vesperam alterius diei, et non evasit ex eis quisquam, nisi quadringenti viri adolescentes, qui ascenderant camelos et fugerant.

30:17 And David slew them from the evening unto the evening of the next day, and there escaped not a man of them, but four hundred young men, who had gotten upon camels, and fled.

30:18 Eruit ergo David omnia quæ tulerant Amalecitæ, et duas uxores suas eruit.

30:18 So David recovered all that the Amalecites had taken, and he rescued his two wives.

30:19 Nec defuit quidquam a parvo usque ad magnum, tam de filiis quam de filiabus, et de spoliis, et quæcumque rapuerant : omnia reduxit David.

30:19 And there was nothing missing small or great, neither of their sons or their daughters, nor of the spoils, and whatsoever they had taken, David recovered all.

30:20 Et tulit universos greges et armenta, et minavit ante faciem suam : dixeruntque : Hæc est præda David.

30:20 And he took all the flocks and the herds, and made them go before him: and they said: This is the prey of David.

30:21 Venit autem David ad ducentos viros qui lassi substiterant, nec sequi potuerant David, et residere eos jusserat in torrente Besor : qui egressi sunt obviam David et populo qui erat cum eo. Accedens autem David ad populum, salutavit eos pacifice.

30:21 And David came to the two hundred men, who, being weary, had stayed, and were not able to follow David, and he had ordered them to abide at the torrent Besor: and they came out to meet David, and the people that were with him. And David coming to the people, saluted them peaceably.

30:22 Respondensque omnis vir pessimus et iniquus de viris qui ierant cum David, dixit : Quia non venerunt nobiscum, non dabimus eis quidquam de præda quam eruimus : sed sufficiat unicuique uxor sua et filii : quos cum acceperint, recedant.

30:22 Then all the wicked and unjust men, that had gone with David, answering, said: Because they came not with us, we will not give them any thing of the prey which we have recovered: but let every man take his wife, and his children, and be contented with them, and go his way.

30:23 Dixit autem David : Non sic facietis, fratres mei, de his quæ tradidit nobis Dominus, et custodivit nos, et dedit latrunculos qui eruperant adversum nos, in manus nostras :

30:23 But David said: You shall not do so, my brethren, with these things, which the Lord hath given us, who hath kept us, and hath delivered the robbers that invaded us into our hands:

30:24 nec audiet vos quisquam super sermone hoc : æqua enim pars erit descendentis ad prælium, et remanentis ad sarcinas, et similiter divident.

30:24 And no man shall hearken to you in this matter. But equal shall be the portion of him that went down to battle, and of him that abode at the baggage, and they shall divide alike.

30:25 Et factum est hoc ex die illa et deinceps, constitutum et præfinitum, et quasi lex in Israël usque in diem hanc.

30:25 And this hath been done from that day forward, and since was made a statute and an ordinance, and as a law in Israel.

30:26 Venit ergo David in Siceleg, et misit dona de præda senioribus Juda proximis suis, dicens : Accipite benedictionem de præda hostium Domini :

30:26 Then David came to Siceleg, and sent presents of the prey to the ancients of Juda, his neighbours, saying: Receive a blessing of the prey of the enemies of the Lord.

30:27 his qui erant in Bethel, et qui in Ramoth ad meridiem, et qui in Jether,

30:27 To them that were in Bethel, and that were in Ramoth to the south, and to them that were in Jether.

30:28 et qui in Aroër, et qui in Sephamoth, et qui in Esthamo,

30:28 And to them that were in Aroer, and that were in Sephamoth, and that were in Esthamo,

30:29 et qui in Rachal, et qui in urbibus Jerameel, et qui in urbibus Ceni,

30:29 And that were in Rachal, and that were in the cities of Jerameel, and that were in the cities of Ceni,

30:30 et qui in Arama, et qui in lacu Asan, et qui in Athach,

30:30 And that were in Arama, and that were in the lake Asan, and that were in Athach,

30:31 et qui in Hebron, et reliquis qui erant in his locis in quibus commoratus fuerat David, ipse et viri ejus.

30:31 And that were in Hebron, and to the rest that were in those places, in which David had abode with his men.

Chapter 31

31:1 Philisthiim autem pugnabant adversum Israël : et fugerunt viri Israël ante faciem Philisthiim, et ceciderunt interfecti in monte Gelboë.

31:1 And the Philistines fought against Israel, and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gelboe.

31:2 Irrueruntque Philisthiim in Saul et in filios ejus, et percusserunt Jonathan, et Abinadab, et Melchisua filios Saul :

31:2 And the Philistines fell upon Saul, and upon his sons, and they slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Melchisua, the sons of Saul.

31:3 totumque pondus prælii versum est in Saul, et consecuti sunt eum viri sagittarii, et vulneratus est vehementer a sagittariis.

31:3 And the whole weight of the battle was turned upon Saul: and the archers overtook him, and he was grievously wounded by the archers.

31:4 Dixitque Saul ad armigerum suum : Evagina gladium tuum, et percute me : ne forte veniant incircumcisi isti, et interficiant me, illudentes mihi. Et noluit armiger ejus : fuerat enim nimio terrore perterritus. Arripuit itaque Saul gladium, et irruit super eum.

31:4 Then Saul said to his armourbearer: Draw thy sword, and kill me: lest these uncircumcised come, and slay me, and mock at me. And his armourbearer would not: for he was struck with exceeding great fear. Then Saul took his sword, and fell upon it.

31:5 Quod cum vidisset armiger ejus, videlicet quod mortuus esset Saul, irruit etiam ipse super gladium suum, et mortuus est cum eo.

31:5 And when his armourbearer saw this, to wit, that Saul was dead, he also fell upon his sword and died with him.

31:6 Mortuus est ergo Saul, et tres filii ejus, et armiger illius, et universi viri ejus in die illa pariter.

31:6 So Saul died, and his three sons, and his armourbearer, and all his men that same day together.

31:7 Videntes autem viri Israël qui erant trans vallem et trans Jordanem, quod fugissent viri Israëlitæ, et quod mortuus esset Saul et filii ejus, reliquerunt civitates suas, et fugerunt : veneruntque Philisthiim, et habitaverunt ibi.

31:7 And the men of Israel, that were beyond the valley, and beyond the Jordan, seeing that the Israelites were fled, and that Saul was dead, and his sons, forsook their cities, and fled: and the Philistines came and dwelt there.

31:8 Facta autem die altera, venerunt Philisthiim ut spoliarent interfectos, et invenerunt Saul et tres filios ejus jacentes in monte Gelboë.

31:8 And on the morrow the Philistines came to strip the slain, and they found Saul and his three sons lying in mount Gelboe.

31:9 Et præciderunt caput Saul, et spoliaverunt eum armis : et miserunt in terram Philisthinorum per circuitum, ut annuntiaretur in templo idolorum, et in populis.

31:9 And they cut off Saul's head, and stripped him of his armour, and sent into the land of the Philistines round about, to publish it in the temples of their idols and among their people.

31:10 Et posuerunt arma ejus in templo Astaroth, corpus vero ejus suspenderunt in muro Bethsan.

31:10 And they put his armour in the temple of Astaroth, but his body they hung on the wall of Bethsan.

31:11 Quod cum audissent habitatores Jabes Galaad, quæcumque fecerant Philisthiim Saul,

31:11 Now when the inhabitants of Jabes Galaad had heard all that the Philistines had done to Saul,

31:12 surrexerunt omnes viri fortissimi, et ambulaverunt tota nocte, et tulerunt cadaver Saul, et cadavera filiorum ejus, de muro Bethsan : veneruntque Jabes Galaad, et combusserunt ea ibi :

31:12 All the most valiant men arose, and walked all the night, and took the body of Saul, and the bodies of his sons, from the wall of Bethsan: and they came to Jabes Galaad, and burnt them there.

31:13 et tulerunt ossa eorum, et sepelierunt in nemore Jabes, et jejunaverunt septem diebus.

31:13 And they took their bones, and buried them in the wood of Jabes: and fasted seven days.

II Samuel

Chapter 1

1:1 Factum est autem, postquam mortuus est Saul, ut David reverteretur a cæde Amalec, et maneret in Siceleg duos dies.

1:1 Now it came to pass, after Saul was dead, that David returned from the slaughter of the Amalecites, and abode two days in Siceleg.

1:2 In die autem tertia apparuit homo veniens de castris Saul veste conscissa, et pulvere conspersus caput : et ut venit ad David, cecidit super faciem suam, et adoravit.

1:2 And on the third day, there appeared a man who came out of Saul's camp, with his garments rent, and dust strewed on his head: and when he came to David, he fell upon his face, and adored.

1:3 Dixitque ad eum David : Unde venis ? Qui ait ad eum : De castris Israël fugi.

1:3 And David said to him: From whence comest thou? And he said to him: I am fled out of the camp of Israel.

1:4 Et dixit ad eum David : Quod est verbum quod factum est ? indica mihi. Qui ait : Fugit populus ex prælio, et multi corruentes e populo mortui sunt : sed et Saul et Jonathas filius ejus interierunt.

1:4 And David said unto him: What is the matter that is come to pass? tell me: He said: The people are fled from the battle, and many of the people are fallen and dead: moreover Saul and Jonathan his son are slain.

1:5 Dixitque David ad adolescentem qui nuntiabat ei : Unde scis quia mortuus est Saul, et Jonathas filius ejus ?

1:5 And David said to the young man that told him: How knowest thou that Saul and Jonathan his son, are dead?

1:6 Et ait adolescens qui nuntiabat ei : Casu veni in montem Gelboë, et Saul incumbebat super hastam suam : porro currus et equites appropinquabant ei,

1:6 And the young man that told him, said: I came by chance upon mount Gelboe, and Saul leaned upon his spear: and the chariots and horsemen drew nigh unto him,

1:7 et conversus post tergum suum, vidensque me, vocavit. Cui cum respondissem : Adsum :

1:7 And looking behind him, and seeing me, he called me. And I answered, Here am I.

1:8 dixit mihi : Quisnam es tu ? Et aio ad eum : Amalecites ego sum.

1:8 And he said to me: Who art thou? And I said to him: I am an Amalecite.

1:9 Et locutus est mihi : Sta super me, et interfice me : quoniam tenent me angustiæ, et adhuc tota anima mea in me est.

1:9 And he said to me: Stand over me, and kill me: for anguish is come upon me, and as yet my whole life is in me.

1:10 Stansque super eum, occidi illum : sciebam enim quod vivere non poterat post ruinam : et tuli diadema quod erat in capite ejus, et armillam de brachio illius, et attuli ad te dominum meum huc.

1:10 So standing over him, I killed him: for I knew that he could not live after the fall: and I took the diadem that was on his head, and the bracelet that was on his arm, and have brought them hither to thee, my lord.

1:11 Apprehendens autem David, vestimenta sua scidit, omnesque viri qui erant cum eo,

1:11 Then David took hold of his garments and rent them, and likewise all the men that were with him.

1:12 et planxerunt, et fleverunt, et jejunaverunt usque ad vesperam super Saul, et super Jonathan filium ejus, et super populum Domini, et super domum Israël, eo quod corruissent gladio.

1:12 And they mourned, and wept, and fasted until evening for Saul, and for Jonathan his son, and for the people of the Lord, and for the house of Israel, because they were fallen by the sword.

1:13 Dixitque David ad juvenem qui nuntiaverat ei : Unde es tu ? Qui respondit : Filius hominis advenæ Amalecitæ ego sum.

1:13 And David said to the young man that told him: Whence art thou? He answered: I am the son of a stranger of Amalec.

1:14 Et ait ad eum David : Quare non timuisti mittere manum tuam ut occideres christum Domini ?

1:14 David said to him: Why didst thou not fear to put out thy hand to kill the Lord's anointed?

1:15 Vocansque David unum de pueris suis, ait : Accedens irrue in eum. Qui percussit illum, et mortuus est.

1:15 And David calling one of his servants, said: Go near and fall upon him. And he struck him so that he died.

1:16 Et ait ad eum David : Sanguis tuus super caput tuum : os enim tuum locutum est adversum te, dicens : Ego interfeci christum Domini.

1:16 And David said to him: Thy blood be upon thy own head: for thy own mouth hath spoken against thee, saying: I have slain the Lord's anointed.

1:17 Planxit autem David planctum hujuscemodi super Saul, et super Jonathan filium ejus

1:17 And David made this kind of lamentation over Saul, and over Jonathan his son.

1:18 (et præcepit ut docerent filios Juda arcum, sicut scriptum est in libro justorum), et ait : Considera, Israël, pro his qui mortui sunt, super excelsa tua vulnerati.

1:18 (Also he commanded that they should teach the children of Juda the use of the bow, as it is written in the book of the just.) And he said: Consider, O Israel, for them that are dead, wounded on thy high places.

1:19 Inclyti Israël super montes tuos interfecti sunt : quomodo ceciderunt fortes ?

1:19 The illustrious of Israel are slain upon thy mountains: how are the valiant fallen?

1:20 Nolite annuntiare in Geth, neque annuntietis in compitis Ascalonis : ne forte lætentur filiæ Philisthiim ; ne exultent filiæ incircumcisorum.

1:20 Tell it not in Geth, publish it not in the streets of Ascalon: lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice, lest the daughters of the uncircumcised triumph.

1:21 Montes Gelboë, nec ros, nec pluvia veniant super vos, neque sint agri primitiarum : quia ibi abjectus est clypeus fortium : clypeus Saul, quasi non esset unctus oleo.

1:21 Ye mountains of Gelboe, let neither dew, nor rain come upon you, neither be they fields of firstfruits: for there was cast away the shield of the valiant, the shield of Saul as though he had not been anointed with oil.

1:22 A sanguine interfectorum, ab adipe fortium, sagitta Jonathæ numquam rediit retrorsum, et gladius Saul non est reversus inanis.

1:22 From the blood of the slain, from the fat of the valiant, the arrow of Jonathan never turned back, and the sword of Saul did not return empty.

1:23 Saul et Jonathas amabiles, et decori in vita sua, in morte quoque non sunt divisi : aquilis velociores, leonibus fortiores.

1:23 Saul and Jonathan, lovely, and comely in their life, even in death they were not divided: they were swifter than eagles, stronger than lions.

1:24 Filiæ Israël, super Saul flete, qui vestiebat vos coccino in deliciis, qui præbebat ornamenta aurea cultui vestro.

1:24 Ye daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, who clothed you with scarlet in delights, who gave ornaments of gold for your attire.

1:25 Quomodo ceciderunt fortes in prælio ? Jonathas in excelsis tuis occisus est ?

1:25 How are the valiant fallen in battle? Jonathan slain in the high places?

1:26 Doleo super te, frater mi Jonatha, decore nimis, et amabilis super amorem mulierum. Sicut mater unicum amat filium suum, ita ego te diligebam.

1:26 I grieve for thee, my brother Jonathan: exceeding beautiful, and amiable to me above the love of women. As the mother loveth her only son, so did I love thee.

1:27 Quomodo ceciderunt robusti, et perierunt arma bellica ?

1:27 How are the valiant fallen, and the weapons of war perished?

Chapter 2

2:1 Igitur post hæc consuluit David Dominum, dicens : Num ascendam in unam de civitatibus Juda ? Et ait Dominus ad eum : Ascende. Dixitque David : Quo ascendam ? Et respondit ei : In Hebron.

2:1 And after these things David consulted the Lord, saying: Shall I go up into one of the cities of Juda? And the Lord said to him: Go up. And David said: Whither shall I go up? And he answered him: Into Hebron.

2:2 Ascendit ergo David, et duæ uxores ejus, Achinoam Jezraëlites, et Abigail uxor Nabal Carmeli :

2:2 So David went up, and his two wives Achinoam the Jezrahelitess, and Abigail the wife of Nabal of Carmel:

2:3 sed et viros, qui erant cum eo, duxit David singulos cum domo sua : et manserunt in oppidis Hebron.

2:3 And the men also that were with him, David brought up every man with his household: and they abode in the towns of Hebron.

2:4 Veneruntque viri Juda, et unxerunt ibi David ut regnaret super domum Juda. Et nuntiatum est David quod viri Jabes Galaad sepelissent Saul.

2:4 And the men of Juda came, and anointed David there, to be king over the house of Juda. And it was told David that the men of Jabes Galaad had buried Saul.

2:5 Misit ergo David nuntios ad viros Jabes Galaad, dixitque ad eos : Benedicti vos Domino, qui fecistis misericordiam hanc cum domino vestro Saul, et sepelistis eum.

2:5 David therefore sent messengers to the men of Jabes Galaad, and said to them: Blessed be you to the Lord, who have shewn this mercy to your master Saul, and have buried him.

2:6 Et nunc retribuet vobis quidem Dominus misericordiam et veritatem : sed et ego reddam gratiam, eo quod fecistis verbum istud.

2:6 And now the Lord surely will render you mercy and truth, and I also will requite you for this good turn, because you have done this thing.

2:7 Confortentur manus vestræ, et estote filii fortitudinis : licet enim mortuus sit dominus vester Saul, tamen me unxit domus Juda in regem sibi.

2:7 Let your hands be strengthened, and be ye men of valour: for although your master Saul be dead, yet the house of Juda hath anointed me to be their king.

2:8 Abner autem filius Ner, princeps exercitus Saul, tulit Isboseth filium Saul, et circumduxit eum per castra,

2:8 But Abner the son of Ner, general of Saul's army, took Isboseth the son of Saul, and led him about through the camp,

2:9 regemque constituit super Galaad, et super Gessuri, et super Jezraël, et super Ephraim, et super Benjamin, et super Israël universum.

2:9 And made him king over Galaad, and over Gessuri, and over Jezrahel, and over Ephraim, and over Benjamin, and over all Israel.

2:10 Quadraginta annorum erat Isboseth filius Saul cum regnare cœpisset super Israël, et duobus annis regnavit : sola autem domus Juda sequebatur David.

2:10 Isboseth the son of Saul was forty years old when he began to reign over Israel, and he reigned two years; and only the house of Juda followed David.

2:11 Et fuit numerus dierum quos commoratus est David imperans in Hebron super domum Juda, septem annorum et sex mensium.

2:11 And the number of the days that David abode, reigning in Hebron over the house of Juda, was seven years and six months.

2:12 Egressusque est Abner filius Ner, et pueri Isboseth filii Saul, de castris in Gabaon.

2:12 And Abner the son of Ner, and the servants of Isboseth the son of Saul, went out from the camp to Gabaon.

2:13 Porro Joab filius Sarviæ, et pueri David, egressi sunt, et occurrerunt eis juxta piscinam Gabaon. Et cum in unum convenissent, e regione sederunt : hi ex una parte piscinæ, et illi ex altera.

2:13 And Joab the son of Sarvia, and the servants of David went out, and met them by the pool of Gabaon. And when they were come together, they sat down over against one another: the one on the one side of the pool, and the other on the other side.

2:14 Dixitque Abner ad Joab : Surgant pueri, et ludant coram nobis. Et respondit Joab : Surgant.

2:14 And Abner said to Joab: Let the young men rise, and play before us. And Joab answered: Let them rise.

2:15 Surrexerunt ergo, et transierunt numero duodecim de Benjamin, ex parte Isboseth filii Saul, et duodecim de pueris David.

2:15 Then there arose and went over twelve in number of Benjamin, of the part of Isboseth the son of Saul, and twelve of the servants of David.

2:16 Apprehensoque unusquisque capite comparis sui, defixit gladium in latus contrarii, et ceciderunt simul : vocatumque est nomen loci illius : Ager robustorum, in Gabaon.

2:16 And every one catching his fellow by the head, thrust his sword into the side of his adversary, and they fell down together: and the name of the place was called: The field of the valiant, in Gabaon.

2:17 Et ortum est bellum durum satis in die illa : fugatusque est Abner et viri Israël a pueris David.

2:17 And there was a very fierce battle that day: and Abner was put to flight, with the men of Israel, by the servants of David.

2:18 Erant autem ibi tres filii Sarviæ, Joab, et Abisai, et Asaël : porro Asaël cursor velocissimus fuit, quasi unus de capreis quæ morantur in silvis.

2:18 And there were the three sons of Sarvia there, Joab, and Abisai, and Asael: now Asael was a most swift runner, like one of the roes that abide in the woods.

2:19 Persequebatur autem Asaël Abner, et non declinavit ad dextram neque ad sinistram omittens persequi Abner.

2:19 And Asael pursued after Abner, and turned not to the right hand nor to the left from following Abner.

2:20 Respexit itaque Abner post tergum suum, et ait : Tune es Asaël ? Qui respondit : Ego sum.

2:20 And Abner looked behind him, and said: Art thou Asael? And he answered: I am.

2:21 Dixitque ei Abner : Vade ad dexteram, sive ad sinistram, et apprehende unum de adolescentibus, et tolle tibi spolia ejus. Noluit autem Asaël omittere quin urgeret eum.

2:21 And Abner said to him: Go to the right hand or to the left, and lay hold on one of the young men and take thee his spoils. But Asael would not leave off following him close.

2:22 Rursumque locutus est Abner ad Asaël : Recede, noli me sequi, ne compellar confodere te in terram, et levare non potero faciem meam ad Joab fratrem tuum.

2:22 And again Abner said to Asael: Go off, and do not follow me, lest I be obliged to stab thee to the ground, and I shall not be able to hold up my face to Joab thy brother.

2:23 Qui audire contempsit, et noluit declinare : percussit ergo eum Abner aversa hasta in inguine, et transfodit, et mortuus est in eodem loco : omnesque qui transibant per locum illum, in quo ceciderat Asaël et mortuus erat, subsistebant.

2:23 But he refused to hearken to him, and would not turn aside: wherefore Abner struck him with his spear with a back stroke in the groin, and thrust him through, and he died upon the spot: and all that came to the place where Asael fell down and died stood still.

2:24 Persequentibus autem Joab et Abisai fugientem Abner, sol occubuit : et venerunt usque ad collem aquæductus, qui est ex adverso vallis itineris deserti in Gabaon.

2:24 Now while Joab and Abisai pursued after Abner, the sun went down: and they came as far as the hill of the aqueduct, that lieth over against the valley by the way of the wilderness in Gabaon.

2:25 Congregatique sunt filii Benjamin ad Abner : et conglobati in unum cuneum, steterunt in summitate tumuli unius.

2:25 And the children of Benjamin gathered themselves together to Abner: and being joined in one body, they stood on the top of a hill.

2:26 Et exclamavit Abner ad Joab, et ait : Num usque ad internecionem tuus mucro desæviet ? an ignoras quod periculosa sit desperatio ? usquequo non dicis populo ut omittat persequi fratres suos ?

2:26 And Abner cried out to Joab, and said: Shall thy sword rage unto utter destruction? knowest thou not that it is dangerous to drive people to despair? how long dost thou defer to bid the people cease from pursuing after their brethren?

2:27 Et ait Joab : Vivit Dominus, si locutus fuisses, mane recessisset populus persequens fratrem suum.

2:27 And Joab said: As the Lord liveth, if thou hadst spoke sooner, even in the morning the people should have retired from pursuing after their brethren.

2:28 Insonuit ergo Joab buccina, et stetit omnis exercitus, nec persecuti sunt ultra Israël, neque iniere certamen.

2:28 Then Joab sounded the trumpet, and all the army stood still, and did not pursue after Israel any farther, nor fight any more.

2:29 Abner autem et viri ejus abierunt per campestria, tota nocte illa : et transierunt Jordanem, et lustrata omni Beth-horon, venerunt ad castra.

2:29 And Abner and his men walked all that night through the plains: and they passed the Jordan, and having gone through all Beth-horon, came to the camp.

2:30 Porro Joab reversus, omisso Abner, congregavit omnem populum : et defuerunt de pueris David decem et novem viri, excepto Asaële.

2:30 And Joab returning, after he had left Abner, assembled all the people: and there were wanting of David's servants nineteen men, beside Asael.

2:31 Servi autem David percusserunt de Benjamin, et de viris qui erant cum Abner, trecentos sexaginta, qui et mortui sunt.

2:31 But the servants of David had killed of Benjamin, and of the men that were with Abner, three hundred and sixty, who all died.

2:32 Tuleruntque Asaël, et sepelierunt eum in sepulchro patris sui in Bethlehem : et ambulaverunt tota nocte Joab et viri qui erant cum eo, et in ipso crepusculo pervenerunt in Hebron.

2:32 And they took Asael, and buried him in the sepulchre of his father in Bethlehem and Joab, and the men that were with him, marched all the night, and they came to Hebron at break of day.

Chapter 3

3:1 Facta est ergo longa concertatio inter domum Saul et inter domum David : David proficiscens, et semper seipso robustior, domus autem Saul decrescens quotidie.

3:1 Now there was a long war between the house of Saul and the house of David: David prospering and growing always stronger and stronger, but the house of Saul decaying daily.

3:2 Natique sunt filii David in Hebron : fuitque primogenitus ejus Amnon, de Achinoam Jezraëlitide.

3:2 And sons were born to David in Hebron: and his firstborn was Ammon of Achinoam the Jezrahelitess:

3:3 Et post eum Cheleab, de Abigail uxore Nabal Carmeli : porro tertius Absalom, filius Maacha filiæ Tholmai regis Gessur.

3:3 And his second Cheleab of Abigail the wife of Nabal of Carmel: and the third Absalom the son of Maacha the daughter of Tholmai king of Gessur:

3:4 Quartus autem Adonias, filius Haggith : et quintus Saphathia, filius Abital.

3:4 And the fourth Adonias, the son of Haggith: and the fifth Saphathia the son of Abital:

3:5 Sextus quoque Jethraam, de Egla uxore David : hi nati sunt David in Hebron.

3:5 And the sixth Jethraam of Egla the wife of David: these were born to David In Hebron.

3:6 Cum ergo esset prælium inter domum Saul et domum David, Abner filius Ner regebat domum Saul.

3:6 Now while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner the son of Ner ruled the house of Saul.

3:7 Fuerat autem Sauli concubina nomine Respha, filia Aja. Dixitque Isboseth ad Abner :

3:7 And Saul had a concubine named Respha, the daughter of Aia. And Isboseth said to Abner:

3:8 Quare ingressus es ad concubinam patris mei ? Qui iratus nimis propter verba Isboseth, ait : Numquid caput canis ego sum adversum Judam hodie, qui fecerim misericordiam super domum Saul patris tui, et super fratres et proximos ejus, et non tradidi te in manus David, et tu requisisti in me quod argueres pro muliere hodie ?

3:8 Why didst thou go in to my father's concubine? And he was exceedingly angry for the words of Isboseth, and said: Am I a dog's head against Juda this day, who have shewn mercy to the house of Saul thy father, and to his brethren and friends, and have not delivered thee into the hands of David, and hast thou sought this day against me to charge me with a matter concerning a woman?

3:9 Hæc faciat Deus Abner, et hæc addat ei, nisi quomodo juravit Dominus David, sic faciam cum eo,

3:9 So do God to Abner, and more also, unless as the Lord hath sworn to David, so I do to him,

3:10 ut transferatur regnum de domo Saul, et elevetur thronus David super Israël et super Judam, a Dan usque Bersabee.

3:10 That the kingdom be translated from the house of Saul, and the throne of David be set up over Israel, and over Juda from Dan to Bersabee.

3:11 Et non potuit respondere ei quidquam, quia metuebat illum.

3:11 And he could not answer him a word, because he feared him.

3:12 Misit ergo Abner nuntios ad David pro se dicentes : Cujus est terra ? et ut loquerentur : Fac mecum amicitias, et erit manus mea tecum, et reducam ad te universum Israël.

3:12 Abner therefore sent messengers to David for himself, saying: Whose is the land? and that they should say: Make a league with me, and my hand shall be with thee: and I will bring all Israel to thee.

3:13 Qui ait : Optime : ego faciam tecum amicitias : sed unam rem peto a te, dicens : Non videbis faciem meam antequam adduxeris Michol filiam Saul : et sic venies, et videbis me.

3:13 And he said: Very well: I will make a league with thee: but one thing I require of thee, saying: Thou shalt not see my face before thou bring Michol the daughter of Saul: and so thou shalt come, and see me.

3:14 Misit autem David nuntios ad Isboseth filium Saul, dicens : Redde uxorem meam Michol, quam despondi mihi centum præputiis Philisthiim.

3:14 And David sent messengers to Isboseth the son of Saul, saying: Restore my wife Michol, whom I espoused to me for a hundred foreskins of the Philistines.

3:15 Misit ergo Isboseth, et tulit eam a viro suo Phaltiel filio Lais.

3:15 And Isboseth sent, and took her from her husband Phaltiel, the son of Lais.

3:16 Sequebaturque eam vir suus, plorans usque Bahurim : et dixit ad eum Abner : Vade, et revertere. Qui reversus est.

3:16 And her husband followed her, weeping as far as Bahurim: and Abner said to him: Go and return. And he returned.

3:17 Sermonem quoque intulit Abner ad seniores Israël, dicens : Tam heri quam nudiustertius quærebatis David ut regnaret super vos.

3:17 Abner also spoke to the ancients of Israel, saying: Both yesterday and the day before you sought for David that he might reign over you.

3:18 Nunc ergo facite : quoniam Dominus locutus est ad David, dicens : In manu servi mei David salvabo populum meum Israël de manu Philisthiim, et omnium inimicorum ejus.

3:18 Now then do it: because the Lord hath spoken to David, saying: By the hand of my servant David I will save my people Israel from the hands of the Philistines, and of all their enemies.

3:19 Locutus est autem Abner etiam ad Benjamin. Et abiit ut loqueretur ad David in Hebron omnia quæ placuerant Israëli et universo Benjamin.

3:19 And Abner spoke also to Benjamin. And he went to speak to David in Hebron all that seemed good to Israel, and to all Benjamin.

3:20 Venitque ad David in Hebron cum viginti viris : et fecit David Abner, et viris ejus qui venerant cum eo, convivium.

3:20 And he came to David in Hebron with twenty men: and David made a feast for Abner, and his men that came with him.

3:21 Et dixit Abner ad David : Surgam, ut congregem ad te dominum meum regem omnem Israël, et ineam tecum fœdus, et imperes omnibus, sicut desiderat anima tua. Cum ergo deduxisset David Abner, et ille isset in pace,

3:21 And Abner said to David: I will rise, that I may gather all Israel unto thee my lord the king, and may enter into a league with thee, and that thou mayst reign over all as thy soul desireth. Now when David had brought Abner on his way, and he was gone in peace,

3:22 statim pueri David et Joab venerunt, cæsis latronibus, cum præda magna nimis : Abner autem non erat cum David in Hebron, quia jam dimiserat eum, et profectus fuerat in pace.

3:22 Immediately, David's servants and Joab came, after having slain the robbers, with an exceeding great booty. And Abner was not with David in Hebron, for he had now sent him away, and he was gone in peace.

3:23 Et Joab, et omnis exercitus qui erat cum eo, postea venerunt : nuntiatum est itaque Joab a narrantibus : Venit Abner filius Ner ad regem, et dimisit eum, et abiit in pace.

3:23 And Joab and all the army that was with him, came afterwards: and it was told Joab, that Abner the son of Ner came to the king, and he hath sent him away, and he is gone in peace.

3:24 Et ingressus est Joab ad regem, et ait : Quid fecisti ? Ecce venit Abner ad te : quare dimisisti eum, et abiit et recessit ?

3:24 And Joab went in to the king, and said: What hast thou done? Behold Abner came to thee: Why didst thou send him away, and he is gone and departed?

3:25 ignoras Abner filium Ner, quoniam ad hoc venit ad te ut deciperet te, et sciret exitum tuum et introitum tuum, et nosset omnia quæ agis ?

3:25 Knowest thou not Abner the son of Ner, that to this end he came to thee, that he might deceive thee, and to know thy going out, and thy coming in, and to know all thou dost?

3:26 Egressus itaque Joab a David, misit nuntios post Abner, et reduxit eum a cisterna Sira, ignorante David.

3:26 Then Joab going out from David, sent messengers after Abner, and brought him back from the cistern of Sira, David knowing nothing of it.

3:27 Cumque rediisset Abner in Hebron, seorsum adduxit eum Joab ad medium portæ ut loqueretur ei, in dolo : et percussit illum ibi in inguine, et mortuus est in ultionem sanguinis Asaël fratris ejus.

3:27 And when Abner was returned to Hebron, Joab took him aside to the middle of the gate, to speak to him treacherously: and he stabbed him there in the groin, and he died, in revenge of the blood of Asael his brother.

3:28 Quod cum audisset David rem jam gestam, ait : Mundus ego sum, et regnum meum apud Dominum usque in sempiternum, a sanguine Abner filii Ner :

3:28 And when David heard of it, after the thing was now done, he said: I, and my kingdom are innocent before the Lord for ever of the blood of Abner the son of Ner:

3:29 et veniat super caput Joab, et super omnem domum patris ejus : nec deficiat de domo Joab fluxum seminis sustinens, et leprosus, et tenens fusum, et cadens gladio, et indigens pane.

3:29 And may it come upon the head of Joab, and upon all his father's house: and let there not fail from the house of Joab one that hath an issue of seed, or that is a leper, or that holdeth the distaff, or that falleth by the sword, or that wanteth bread.

3:30 Igitur Joab et Abisai frater ejus interfecerunt Abner, eo quod occidisset Asaël fratrem eorum in Gabaon in prælio.

3:30 So Joab and Abisai his brother slew Abner, because he had killed their brother Asael at Gabaon in the battle.

3:31 Dixit autem David ad Joab, et ad omnem populum qui erat cum eo : Scindite vestimenta vestra, et accingimini saccis, et plangite ante exequias Abner. Porro rex David sequebatur feretrum.

3:31 And David said to Joab, and to all the people that were with him: Rend your garments, and gird yourselves with sackcloths, and mourn before the funeral of Abner. And king David himself followed the bier.

3:32 Cumque sepelissent Abner in Hebron, levavit rex David vocem suam, et flevit super tumulum Abner : flevit autem et omnis populus.

3:32 And when they had buried Abner in Hebron, king David lifted up his voice, and wept at the grave of Abner: and all the people also wept.

3:33 Plangensque rex, et lugens Abner, ait : Nequaquam ut mori solent ignavi, mortuus est Abner.

3:33 And the king mourning and lamenting over Abner, said: Not as cowards are wont to die, hath Abner died.

3:34 Manus tuæ ligatæ non sunt, et pedes tui non sunt compedibus aggravati : sed sicut solent cadere coram filiis iniquitatis, sic corruisti. Congeminansque omnis populus flevit super eum.

3:34 Thy hands were not bound, nor thy feet laden with fetters: but as men fall before the children of iniquity, so didst thou fall. And all the people repeating it wept over him.

3:35 Cumque venisset universa multitudo cibum capere cum David, clara adhuc die juravit David, dicens : Hæc faciat mihi Deus, et hæc addat, si ante occasum solis gustavero panem vel aliud quidquam.

3:35 And when all the people came to take meat with David, while it was yet broad day, David swore, saying: So do God to me, and more also, if I taste bread or any thing else before sunset.

3:36 Omnisque populus audivit, et placuerunt eis cuncta quæ fecit rex in conspectu totius populi.

3:36 And all the people heard, and they were pleased, and all that the king did seemed good in the sight of all the people.

3:37 Et cognovit omne vulgus et universus Israël in die illa, quoniam non actum fuisset a rege ut occideretur Abner filius Ner.

3:37 And all the people, and all Israel understood that day that it was not the king's doing, that Abner the son of Ner was slain.

3:38 Dixit quoque rex ad servos suos : Num ignoratis quoniam princeps et maximus cecidit hodie in Israël ?

3:38 The king also said to his servants: Do you not know that a prince and a great man is slain this day in Israel?

3:39 Ego autem adhuc delicatus, et unctus rex : porro viri isti filii Sarviæ duri sunt mihi : retribuat Dominus facienti malum juxta malitiam suam.

3:39 But I as yet am tender, though anointed king. And these men the sons of Sarvia are too hard for me: the Lord reward him that doth evil according to his wickedness.

Chapter 4

4:1 Audivit autem Isboseth filius Saul quod cecidisset Abner in Hebron : et dissolutæ sunt manus ejus, omnisque Israël perturbatus est.

4:1 And Isboseth the son of Saul heard that Abner was slain in Hebron: and his hands were weakened, and all Israel was troubled.

4:2 Duo autem viri principes latronum erant filio Saul, nomen uni Baana, et nomen alteri Rechab, filii Remmon Berothitæ de filiis Benjamin : siquidem et Beroth reputata est in Benjamin.

4:2 Now the son of Saul had two men captains of his bands, the name of the one was Baana, and the name of the other Rechab, the sons of Remmon a Berothite of the children of Benjamin: for Beroth also was reckoned in Benjamin.

4:3 Et fugerunt Berothitæ in Gethaim, fueruntque ibi advenæ usque ad tempus illud.

4:3 And the Berothites fled into Gethaim, and were sojourners there until that time.

4:4 Erat autem Jonathæ filio Saul filius debilis pedibus : quinquennis enim fuit, quando venit nuntius de Saul et Jonatha ex Jezrahel. Tollens itaque eum nutrix sua, fugit : cumque festinaret ut fugeret, cecidit, et claudus effectus est : habuitque vocabulum Miphiboseth.

4:4 And Jonathan the son of Saul had a son that was lame of his feet: for he was five years old when the tidings came of Saul and Jonathan from Jezrahel. And his nurse took him up and fled: and as she made haste to flee, he fell and became lame: and his name was Miphiboseth.

4:5 Venientes igitur filii Remmon Berothitæ, Rechab et Baana, ingressi sunt fervente die domum Isboseth : qui dormiebat super stratum suum meridie. Et ostiaria domus purgans triticum, obdormivit.

4:5 And the sons of Remmon the Berothite, Rechab and Baana coming, went into the house of Isboseth in the heat of the day: and he was sleeping upon his bed at noon. And the doorkeeper of the house, who was cleansing wheat, was fallen asleep.

4:6 Ingressi sunt autem domum latenter assumentes spicas tritici, et percusserunt eum in inguine Rechab, et Baana frater ejus, et fugerunt.

4:6 And they entered into the house secretly taking ears of corn, and Rechab and Baana his brother stabbed him in the groin, and fled away.

4:7 Cum autem ingressi fuissent domum, ille dormiebat super lectum suum in conclavi, et percutientes interfecerunt eum : sublatoque capite ejus, abierunt per viam deserti tota nocte,

4:7 For when they came into the house, he was sleeping upon his bed in a parlour, and they struck him and killed him and taking away his head they went off by the way of the wilderness, walking all night.

4:8 et attulerunt caput Isboseth ad David in Hebron : dixeruntque ad regem : Ecce caput Isboseth filii Saul inimici tui, qui quærebat animam tuam : et dedit Dominus domino meo regi ultionem hodie de Saul, et de semine ejus.

4:8 And they brought the head of Isboseth to David to Hebron: and they said to the king: Behold the head of Isboseth the son of Saul thy enemy who sought thy life: and the Lord hath revenged my lord the king this day of Saul, and of his seed.

4:9 Respondens autem David Rechab, et Baana fratri ejus, filiis Remmon Berothitæ, dixit ad eos : Vivit Dominus, qui eruit animam meam de omni angustia,

4:9 But David answered Rechab, and Baana his brother, the sons of Remmon the Berothite, and said to them: As the Lord liveth, who hath delivered my soul out of all distress,

4:10 quoniam eum qui annuntiaverat mihi, et dixerat : Mortuus est Saul : qui putabat se prospera nuntiare, tenui, et occidi eum in Siceleg, cui oportebat mercedem dare pro nuntio.

4:10 The man that told me, and said: Saul is dead, who thought he brought good tidings, I apprehended, and slew him in Siceleg, who should have been rewarded for his news.

4:11 Quanto magis nunc cum homines impii interfecerunt virum innoxium in domo sua, super lectum suum, non quæram sanguinem ejus de manu vestra, et auferam vos de terra ?

4:11 How much more now when wicked men have slain an innocent man in his own house, upon his bed, shall I not require his blood at your hand, and take you away from the earth?

4:12 Præcepit itaque David pueris suis, et interfecerunt eos : præcidentesque manus et pedes eorum, suspenderunt eos super piscinam in Hebron : caput autem Isboseth tulerunt, et sepelierunt in sepulchro Abner in Hebron.

4:12 And David commanded his servants and they slew them: and cutting off their hands and feet, hanged them up over the pool in Hebron: but the head of Isboseth they took and buried in the sepulchre of Abner in Hebron.

Chapter 5

5:1 Et venerunt universæ tribus Israël ad David in Hebron, dicentes : Ecce nos os tuum et caro tua sumus.

5:1 Then all the tribes of Israel came to David in Hebron, saying: Behold we are thy bone and thy flesh.

5:2 Sed et heri et nudiustertius cum esset Saul rex super nos, tu eras educens et reducens Israël : dixit autem Dominus ad te : Tu pasces populum meum Israël, et tu eris dux super Israël.

5:2 Moreover yesterday also and the day before, when Saul was king over us, thou wast he that did lead out and bring in Israel: and the Lord said to thee: Thou shalt feed my people Israel, and thou shalt be prince over Israel.

5:3 Venerunt quoque et seniores Israël ad regem in Hebron, et percussit cum eis rex David fœdus in Hebron coram Domino : unxeruntque David in regem super Israël.

5:3 The ancients also of Israel came to the king of Hebron, and king David made a league with them in Hebron before the Lord: and they anointed David to be king over Israel.

5:4 Filius triginta annorum erat David cum regnare cœpisset, et quadraginta annis regnavit.

5:4 David was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years.

5:5 In Hebron regnavit super Judam septem annis et sex mensibus : in Jerusalem autem regnavit triginta tribus annis super omnem Israël et Judam.

5:5 In Hebron he reigned over Juda seven years and six months: and in Jerusalem he reigned three and thirty years over all Israel and Juda.

5:6 Et abiit rex, et omnes viri qui erant cum eo, in Jerusalem, ad Jebusæum habitatorem terræ : dictumque est David ab eis : Non ingredieris huc, nisi abstuleris cæcos et claudos dicentes : Non ingredietur David huc.

5:6 And the king and all the men that were with him went to Jerusalem to the Jebusites the inhabitants of the land: and they said to David: Thou shalt not come in hither unless thou take away the blind and the lame that say: David shall not come in hither.

5:7 Cepit autem David arcem Sion : hæc est civitas David.

5:7 But David took the castle of Sion, the same is the city of David.

5:8 Proposuerat enim David in die illa præmium, qui percussisset Jebusæum, et tetigisset domatum fistulas, et abstulisset cæcos et claudos odientes animam David. Idcirco dicitur in proverbio : Cæcus et claudus non intrabunt in templum.

5:8 For David had offered that day a reward to whosoever should strike the Jebusites and get up to the gutters of the tops of the houses, and take away the blind and the lame that hated the soul of David: therefore it is said in the proverb: The blind and the lame shall not come into the temple.

5:9 Habitavit autem David in arce, et vocavit eam civitatem David : et ædificavit per gyrum a Mello et intrinsecus.

5:9 And David dwelt in the castle, and called it, The city of David: and built round about from Mello and inwards.

5:10 Et ingrediebatur proficiens atque succrescens, et Dominus Deus exercituum erat cum eo.

5:10 And he went on prospering and growing up, and the Lord God of hosts was with him.

5:11 Misit quoque Hiram rex Tyri nuntios ad David, et ligna cedrina, et artifices lignorum, artificesque lapidum ad parietes : et ædificaverunt domum David.

5:11 And Hiram the king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, and carpenters, and masons for walls: and they built a house for David.

5:12 Et cognovit David quoniam confirmasset eum Dominus regem super Israël, et quoniam exaltasset regnum ejus super populum suum Israël.

5:12 And David knew that the Lord had confirmed him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom over his people Israel.

5:13 Accepit ergo David adhuc concubinas et uxores de Jerusalem, postquam venerat de Hebron : natique sunt David et alii filii et filiæ :

5:13 And David took more concubines and wives of Jerusalem, after he was come from Hebron: and there were born to David other sons also and daughters:

5:14 et hæc nomina eorum, qui nati sunt ei in Jerusalem : Samua, et Sobab, et Nathan, et Salomon,

5:14 And these are the names of them, that were born to him in Jerusalem, Samua, and Sobab, and Nathan, and Solomon,

5:15 et Jebahar, et Elisua, et Nepheg,

5:15 And Jebahar, and Elisua, and Nepheg,

5:16 et Japhia, et Elisama, et Elioda, et Eliphaleth.

5:16 And Japhia, and Elisama, and Elioda, and Eliphaleth.

5:17 Audierunt ergo Philisthiim quod unxissent David in regem super Israël, et ascenderunt universi ut quærerent David : quod cum audisset David, descendit in præsidium.

5:17 And the Philistines heard that they had anointed David to be king over Israel: and they all came to seek David: and when David heard of it, he went down to a strong hold.

5:18 Philisthiim autem venientes diffusi sunt in valle Raphaim.

5:18 And the Philistines coming spread themselves in the valley of Raphaim.

5:19 Et consuluit David Dominum, dicens : Si ascendam ad Philisthiim ? et si dabis eos in manu mea ? Et dixit Dominus ad David : Ascende, quia tradens dabo Philisthiim in manu tua.

5:19 And David consulted the Lord, Saying: Shall I go up to the Philistines? and wilt thou deliver them into my hand? And the Lord said to David: Go up, for I will surely deliver the Philistines into thy hand.

5:20 Venit ergo David in Baal Pharasim : et percussit eos ibi, et dixit : Divisit Dominus inimicos meos coram me, sicut dividuntur aquæ. Propterea vocatum est nomen loci illius, Baal Pharasim.

5:20 And David came to Baal Pharisim: and defeated them there, and he said, The Lord hath divided my enemies before me, as waters are divided. Therefore the name of the place was called Baal Pharisim.

5:21 Et reliquerunt ibi sculptilia sua, quæ tulit David et viri ejus.

5:21 And they left there their idols: which David and his men took away.

5:22 Et addiderunt adhuc Philisthiim ut ascenderent, et diffusi sunt in valle Raphaim.

5:22 And the Philistines came up again and spread themselves into the valley of Raphaim.

5:23 Consuluit autem David Dominum : Si ascendam contra Philisthæos, et tradas eos in manus meas ? Qui respondit : Non ascendas contra eos, sed gyra post tergum eorum, et venies ad eos ex adverso pyrorum.

5:23 And David consulted the Lord: Shall I go up against the Philistines, and wilt thou deliver them into my hands? He answered: Go not up against them but fetch a compass behind them, and thou shalt come upon them over against the pear trees.

5:24 Et cum audieris sonitum gradientis in cacumine pyrorum, tunc inibis prælium : quia tunc egredietur Dominus ante faciem tuam, ut percutiat castra Philisthiim.

5:24 And when thou shalt hear the sound of one going in the tops of the pear trees, then shalt thou join battle: for then will the Lord go out before thy face to strike the army of the Philistines.

5:25 Fecit itaque David sicut præceperat ei Dominus, et percussit Philisthiim de Gabaa usque dum venias Gezer.

5:25 And David did as the Lord had commanded him, and he smote the Philistines from Gabaa until thou come to Gezer.

Chapter 6

6:1 Congregavit autem rursum David omnes electos ex Israël, triginta millia.

6:1 And David again gathered together all the chosen men of Israel, thirty thousand.

6:2 Surrexitque David, et abiit, et universus populus qui erat cum eo de viris Juda, ut adducerent arcam Dei, super quam invocatum est nomen Domini exercituum, sedentis in cherubim super eam.

6:2 And David arose and went, with all the people that were with him of the men of Juda to fetch the ark of God, upon which the name of the Lord of Hosts is invoked, who sitteth over it upon the cherubims.

6:3 Et imposuerunt arcam Dei super plaustrum novum : tuleruntque eam de domo Abinadab, qui erat in Gabaa : Oza autem et Ahio, filii Abinadab, minabant plaustrum novum.

6:3 And they laid the ark of God upon a new cart: and took it out of the house of Abinadab, who was in Gabaa, and Oza and Ahio, the sons of Abinadab, drove the new cart.

6:4 Cumque tulissent eam de domo Abinadab, qui erat in Gabaa, custodiens arcam Dei Ahio præcedebat arcam.

6:4 And when they had taken it out of the house of Abinadab, who was in Gabaa, Ahio having care of the ark of God went before the ark.

6:5 David autem et omnis Israël ludebant coram Domino in omnibus lignis fabrefactis, et citharis et lyris et tympanis et sistris et cymbalis.

6:5 But David and all Israel played before the Lord on all manner of instruments made of wood, on harps and lutes and timbrels and cornets and cymbals.

6:6 Postquam autem venerunt ad aream Nachon, extendit Oza manum ad arcam Dei, et tenuit eam : quoniam calcitrabant boves, et declinaverunt eam.

6:6 And when they came to the floor of Nachon, Oza put forth his hand to the ark of God, and took hold of it: because the oxen kicked and made it lean aside.

6:7 Iratusque est indignatione Dominus contra Ozam, et percussit eum super temeritate : qui mortuus est ibi juxta arcam Dei.

6:7 And the indignation of the Lord was enkindled against Oza, and he struck him for his rashness: and he died there before the ark of God.

6:8 Contristatus est autem David, eo quod percussisset Dominus Ozam, et vocatum est nomen loci illius : Percussio Ozæ, usque in diem hanc.

6:8 And David was grieved because the Lord had struck Oza, and the name of that place was called: The striking of Oza, to this day.

6:9 Et extimuit David Dominum in die illa, dicens : Quomodo ingredietur ad me arca Domini ?

6:9 And David was afraid of the Lord that day, saying: How shall the ark of the Lord come to me?

6:10 Et noluit divertere ad se arcam Domini in civitatem David : sed divertit eam in domum Obededom Gethæi.

6:10 And he would not have the ark of the Lord brought in to himself into the city of David: but he caused it to be carried into the house of Obededom the Gethite.

6:11 Et habitavit arca Domini in domo Obededom Gethæi tribus mensibus : et benedixit Dominus Obededom, et omnem domum ejus.

6:11 And the ark of the Lord abode in the house of Obededom the Gethite three months: and the Lord blessed Obededom, and all his household.

6:12 Nuntiatumque est regi David quod benedixisset Dominus Obededom, et omnia ejus, propter arcam Dei. Abiit ergo David, et adduxit arcam Dei de domo Obededom in civitatem David cum gaudio : et erant cum David septem chori, et victima vituli.

6:12 And it was told king David, that the Lord had blessed Obededom, and all that he had, because of the ark of God. So David went, and brought away the ark of God out of the house of Obededom into the city of David with joy. And there were with David seven choirs, and calves for victims.

6:13 Cumque transcendissent qui portabant arcam Domini sex passus, immolabat bovem et arietem,

6:13 And when they that carried the ark of the Lord had gone six paces, he sacrificed and ox and a ram:

6:14 et David saltabat totis viribus ante Dominum : porro David erat accinctus ephod lineo.

6:14 And David danced with all his might before the Lord: and David was girded with a linen ephod.

6:15 Et David et omnis domus Israël ducebant arcam testamenti Domini in jubilo, et in clangore buccinæ.

6:15 And David and all the louse of Israel brought the ark of the covenant of the Lord with joyful shouting, and with sound of trumpet.

6:16 Cumque intrasset arca Domini in civitatem David, Michol filia Saul, prospiciens per fenestram, vidit regem David subsilientem atque saltantem coram Domino : et despexit eum in corde suo.

6:16 And when the ark of the Lord was come into the city of David, Michol the daughter of Saul, looking out through a window, saw king David leaping and dancing before the Lord: and she despised him in her heart.

6:17 Et introduxerunt arcam Domini, et imposuerunt eam in loco suo in medio tabernaculi, quod tetenderat ei David : et obtulit David holocausta et pacifica coram Domino.

6:17 And they brought the ark of the Lord, and set it in its place in the midst of the tabernacle, which David had pitched for it: and David offered holocausts, and peace offerings before the Lord.

6:18 Cumque complesset offerens holocausta et pacifica, benedixit populo in nomine Domini exercituum.

6:18 And when he had made an end of offering holocausts and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the Lord of hosts.

6:19 Et partitus est universæ multitudini Israël tam viro quam mulieri singulis collyridam panis unam, et assaturam bubulæ carnis unam, et similam frixam oleo : et abiit omnis populus, unusquisque in domum suam.

6:19 And he distributed to all the multitude of Israel, both men and women, to every one, a cake of bread, and a piece of roasted beef, and fine flour fried with oil: and all the people departed every one to his own house.

6:20 Reversusque est David ut benediceret domui suæ : et egressa Michol filia Saul in occursum David, ait : Quam gloriosus fuit hodie rex Israël discooperiens se ante ancillas servorum suorum, et nudatus est, quasi si nudetur unus de scurris.

6:20 And David returned to bless his own house: and Michol the daughter of Saul coming out to meet David, said: How glorious was the king of Israel to day, uncovering himself before the handmaids of his servants, and was naked, as if one of the buffoons should be naked.

6:21 Dixitque David ad Michol : Ante Dominum, qui elegit me potius quam patrem tuum et quam omnem domum ejus, et præcepit mihi ut essem dux super populum Domini in Israël,

6:21 And David said to Michol: Before the Lord, who chose me rather than thy father, and than all his house, and commanded me to be ruler over the people of the Lord in Israel,

6:22 et ludam, et vilior fiam plus quam factus sum : et ero humilis in oculis meis, et cum ancillis de quibus locuta es, gloriosior apparebo.

6:22 I will both play and make myself meaner than I have done: and I will be little in my own eyes: and with the handmaids of whom thou speakest, I shall appear more glorious.

6:23 Igitur Michol filiæ Saul non est natus filius usque in diem mortis suæ.

6:23 Therefore Michol the daughter of Saul had no child to the day of her death.

Chapter 7

7:1 Factum est autem cum sedisset rex in domo sua, et Dominus dedisset ei requiem undique ab universis inimicis suis,

7:1 And it came to pass when the king sat in his house, and the Lord had given him rest on every side from all his enemies,

7:2 dixit ad Nathan prophetam : Videsne quod ego habitem in domo cedrina, et arca Dei posita sit in medio pellium ?

7:2 He said to Nathan the prophet: Dost thou see that I dwell in a house of cedar, and the ark of God is lodged within skins?

7:3 Dixitque Nathan ad regem : Omne quod est in corde tuo, vade, fac : quia Dominus tecum est.

7:3 And Nathan said to the king: Go, do all that is in they heart: because the Lord is with thee.

7:4 Factum est autem in illa nocte : et ecce sermo Domini ad Nathan, dicens :

7:4 But it came to pass that night, that the word of the Lord came to Nathan, saying:

7:5 Vade, et loquere ad servum meum David : Hæc dicit Dominus : Numquid tu ædificabis mihi domum ad habitandum ?

7:5 Go, and say to my servant David: Thus saith the Lord: Shalt thou build me a house to dwell in?

7:6 Neque enim habitavi in domo ex die illa, qua eduxi filios Israël de terra Ægypti, usque in diem hanc : sed ambulabam in tabernaculo, et in tentorio.

7:6 Whereas I have not dwelt in a house from the day that I brought the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt even to this day: but have walked in a tabernacle, and in a tent.

7:7 Per cuncta loca quæ transivi cum omnibus filiis Israël, numquid loquens locutus sum ad unam de tribubus Israël, cui præcepi ut pasceret populum meum Israël, dicens : Quare non ædificastis mihi domum cedrinam ?

7:7 In all the places that I have gone through with all the children of Israel, did ever I speak a word to any one of the tribes of Israel, whom I commanded to feed my people Israel, saying: Why have you not built me a house of cedar?

7:8 Et nunc hæc dices servo meo David : Hæc dicit Dominus exercituum : Ego tuli te de pascuis sequentem greges, ut esses dux super populum meum Israël :

7:8 And now thus shalt thou speak to my servant David: Thus saith the Lord of hosts: I took thee out of the pastures from following the sheep to be ruler over my people Israel:

7:9 et fui tecum in omnibus ubicumque ambulasti, et interfeci universos inimicos tuos a facie tua : fecique tibi nomen grande, juxta nomen magnorum qui sunt in terra.

7:9 And I have been with thee wheresoever thou hast walked, and have slain all thy enemies from before thy face: and I have made thee a great man, like unto the name of the great ones that are on the earth.

7:10 Et ponam locum populo meo Israël, et plantabo eum, et habitabit sub eo, et non turbabitur amplius : nec addent filii iniquitatis ut affligant eum sicut prius,

7:10 And I will appoint a place for my people Israel, and I will plant them, and they shall dwell therein, and shall be disturbed no more: neither shall the children of iniquity afflict them any more as they did before,

7:11 ex die qua constitui judices super populum meum Israël : et requiem dabo tibi ab omnibus inimicis tuis : prædicitque tibi Dominus quod domum faciat tibi Dominus.

7:11 From the day that I appointed judges over my people Israel: and I will give thee rest from all thy enemies. And the Lord foretelleth to thee, that the Lord will make thee a house.

7:12 Cumque completi fuerint dies tui, et dormieris cum patribus tuis, suscitabo semen tuum post te, quod egredietur de utero tuo, et firmabo regnum ejus.

7:12 And when thy days shall be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will raise up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of the bowels, and I will establish his kingdom.

7:13 Ipse ædificabit domum nomini meo, et stabiliam thronum regni ejus usque in sempiternum.

7:13 He shall build a house to my name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom fore ever.

7:14 Ego ero ei in patrem, et ipse erit mihi in filium : qui si inique aliquid gesserit, arguam eum in virga virorum, et in plagis filiorum hominum.

7:14 I will be to him a father, and he shall be to me a son: and if he commit any iniquity, I will correct him with the rod of men, and with the stripes of the children of men.

7:15 Misericordiam autem meam non auferam ab eo, sicut abstuli a Saul, quem amovi a facie mea.

7:15 But my mercy I will not take away from him, as I took it from Saul, whom I removed from before my face.

7:16 Et fidelis erit domus tua, et regnum tuum usque in æternum ante faciem tuam, et thronus tuus erit firmus jugiter.

7:16 And thy house shall be faithful, and thy kingdom for ever before thy face, and thy throne shall be firm for ever.

7:17 Secundum omnia verba hæc, et juxta universam visionem istam, sic locutus est Nathan ad David.

7:17 According to all these words and according to all this vision so did Nathan speak to David.

7:18 Ingressus est autem rex David, et sedit coram Domino, et dixit : Quis ego sum, Domine Deus, et quæ domus mea, quia adduxisti me hucusque ?

7:18 And David went in, and sat before the Lord, and said: Who am I, O Lord God, and what is my house, that thou hast brought me thus far?

7:19 Sed et hoc parum visum est in conspectu tuo, Domine Deus, nisi loquereris etiam de domo servi tui in longinquum : ista est enim lex Adam, Domine Deus.

7:19 Bur yet this hath seemed little in thy sight, O Lord God, unless thou didst also speak of the house of thy servant for a long time to come: for this is the law of Adam, O Lord God:

7:20 Quid ergo addere poterit adhuc David, ut loquatur ad te ? tu enim scis servum tuum, Domine Deus.

7:20 And what can David say more unto thee? for thou knowest thy servant, O Lord God:

7:21 Propter verbum tuum, et secundum cor tuum, fecisti omnia magnalia hæc, ita ut notum faceres servo tuo.

7:21 For thy word's sake, and according to thy own heart thou has done all these great things, so that thou wouldst make it known to thy servant.

7:22 Idcirco magnificatus es, Domine Deus, quia non est similis tui, neque est deus extra te, in omnibus quæ audivimus auribus nostris.

7:22 Therefore thou art magnified, O Lord God, because there is none like to thee, neither is there any God besides thee, in all the things that we have heard with our ears.

7:23 Quæ est autem ut populus tuus Israël gens in terra, propter quam ivit Deus ut redimeret eam sibi in populum, et poneret sibi nomen, faceretque eis magnalia et horribilia super terram a facie populi tui quem redemisti tibi ex Ægypto, gentem, et deum ejus.

7:23 And what nation is there upon earth, as thy people Israel, whom God went to redeem for a people to himself, and to make him a name, and to do for them great and terrible things, upon the earth, before the face of thy people, whom thou redeemedst to thyself out of Egypt, from the nations and their gods.

7:24 Firmasti enim tibi populum tuum Israël in populum sempiternum : et tu, Domine Deus, factus es eis in Deum.

7:24 For thou hast confirmed to thyself thy people Israel to be an everlasting people: and thou, O Lord God, art become their God.

7:25 Nunc ergo Domine Deus, verbum quod locutus es super servum tuum, et super domum ejus, suscita in sempiternum : et fac sicut locutus es,

7:25 And now, O Lord God, raise up for ever the word that thou hast spoken, concerning thy servant and concerning his house: and do as thou hast spoken,

7:26 ut magnificetur nomen tuum usque in sempiternum, atque dicatur : Dominus exercituum, Deus super Israël. Et domus servi tui David erit stabilita coram Domino,

7:26 That thy name may be magnified for ever, and it may be said: The Lord of hosts is God over Israel. And the house of thy servant David shall be established before the Lord.

7:27 quia tu, Domine exercituum Deus Israël, revelasti aurem servi tui, dicens : Domum ædificabo tibi : propterea invenit servus tuus cor suum ut oraret te oratione hac.

7:27 Because thou, O Lord of hosts, God of Israel, hast revealed to the ear of thy servant, saying: I will build thee a house: therefore hath thy servant found in his heart to pray this prayer to thee.

7:28 Nunc ergo Domine Deus, tu es Deus, et verba tua erunt vera : locutus es enim ad servum tuum bona hæc.

7:28 And now, O Lord God, thou art God, and thy words shall be true: for thou hast spoken to thy servant these good things.

7:29 Incipe ergo, et benedic domui servi tui, ut sit in sempiternum coram te : quia tu, Domine Deus, locutus es, et benedictione tua benedicetur domus servi tui in sempiternum.

7:29 And now begin, and bless the house of thy servant, that it may endure for ever before thee: because thou, O Lord God, hast spoken it, and with thy blessing let the house of thy servant be blessed for ever.

Chapter 8

8:1 Factum est autem post hæc, percussit David Philisthiim, et humiliavit eos, et tulit David frenum tributi de manu Philisthiim.

8:1 And it came to pass after this that David defeated the Philistines, and brought them down, and David took the bridle of tribute out of the hand of the Philistines,

8:2 Et percussit Moab, et mensus est eos funiculo, coæquans terræ : mensus est autem duos funiculos, unum ad occidendum, et unum ad vivificandum : factusque est Moab David serviens sub tributo.

8:2 And he defeated Moab, and measured them with a line, casting them down to the earth: and he measured with two lines, one to put to death, and one to save alive: and Moab was made to serve David under tribute.

8:3 Et percussit David Adarezer filium Rohob regem Soba, quando profectus est ut dominaretur super flumen Euphraten.

8:3 David defeated also Adarezer the son of Rohob king of Soba, when he went to extend his dominion over the river Euphrates.

8:4 Et captis David ex parte ejus mille septingentis equitibus, et viginti millibus peditum, subnervavit omnes jugales curruum : dereliquit autem ex eis centum currus.

8:4 And David took from him a thousand and seven hundred horsemen, and twenty thousand footmen, and houghed all the chariot horses: and only reserved of them for one hundred chariots.

8:5 Venit quoque Syria Damasci, ut præsidium ferret Adarezer regi Soba : et percussit David de Syria viginti duo millia virorum.

8:5 And the Syrians of Damascus came to succour Adarezer the king of Soba: and David slew of the Syrians two and twenty thousand men.

8:6 Et posuit David præsidium in Syria Damasci : factaque est Syria David serviens sub tributo : servavitque Dominus David in omnibus ad quæcumque profectus est.

8:6 And David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus: and Syria served David under tribute, and the Lord preserved David in all his enterprises, whithersoever he went.

8:7 Et tulit David arma aurea quæ habebant servi Adarezer, et detulit ea in Jerusalem.

8:7 And David took the arms of gold, which the servants of Adarezer wore and brought them to Jerusalem.

8:8 Et de Bete et de Beroth, civitatibus Adarezer, tulit rex David æs multum nimis.

8:8 And out of Bete, and out of Beroth, cities of Adarezer, king David took and exceeding great quantity of brass.

8:9 Audivit autem Thou rex Emath quod percussisset David omne robur Adarezer,

8:9 And Thou the king of Emath heard that David had defeated all the forces of Adarezer.

8:10 et misit Thou Joram filium suum ad regem David, ut salutaret eum congratulans, et gratias ageret : eo quod expugnasset Adarezer, et percussisset eum. Hostis quippe erat Thou Adarezer, et in manu ejus erant vasa aurea, et vasa argentea, et vasa ærea :

8:10 And Thou sent Joram his son to king David, to salute him, and to congratulate with him, and to return him thanks: because he had fought against Adarezer, and had defeated him. For Thou was an enemy to Adarezer, and in his hand were vessels of gold, and vessels of silver, and vessels of brass:

8:11 quæ et ipsa sanctificavit rex David Domino cum argento et auro quæ sanctificaverat de universis gentibus quas subegerat,

8:11 And king David dedicated them to the Lord, together with the silver and gold that he had dedicated of all the nations, which he had subdued:

8:12 de Syria, et Moab, et filiis Ammon, et Philisthiim, et Amalec, et de manubiis Adarezer filii Rohob regis Soba.

8:12 Of Syria, and of Moab, and of the children Ammon, and of the Philistines, and of Amalec, and of the spoils of Adarezer the son of Rohob king of Soba.

8:13 Fecit quoque sibi David nomen cum reverteretur capta Syria in valle Salinarum, cæsis decem et octo millibus :

8:13 David also made himself a name, when he returned after taking Syria in the valley of the saltpits, killing eighteen thousand:

8:14 et posuit in Idumæa custodes, statuitque præsidium : et facta est universa Idumæa serviens David, et servavit Dominus David in omnibus ad quæcumque profectus est.

8:14 And he put guards in Edom, and placed there a garrison: and all Edom was made to serve David: and the Lord preserved David in all enterprises he went about.

8:15 Et regnavit David super omnem Israël : faciebat quoque David judicium et justitiam omni populo suo.

8:15 And David reigned over all Israel: and David did judgment and justice to all his people.

8:16 Joab autem filius Sarviæ erat super exercitum : porro Josaphat filius Ahilud erat a commentariis :

8:16 And Joab the son Sarvia was over the army: and Josaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder:

8:17 et Sadoc filius Achitob, et Achimelech filius Abiathar, erant sacerdotes : et Saraias, scriba :

8:17 And Sadoc the son of Achitob, and Achimelech the son of Abiathar, were the priests: and Saraias was the scribe:

8:18 Banaias autem filius Jojadæ super Cerethi et Phelethi : filii autem David sacerdotes erant.

8:18 And Banaias the son of Joiada was over the Cerethi and Phelethi: and the sons of David were the princes.

Chapter 9

9:1 Et dixit David : Putasne est aliquis qui remanserit de domo Saul, ut faciam cum eo misericordiam propter Jonathan ?

9:1 And David said: Is there any one, think you, left of the house of Saul, that I may shew kindness to him for Jonathan's sake?

9:2 Erat autem de domo Saul servus nomine Siba : quem cum vocasset rex ad se, dixit ei : Tune es Siba ? Et ille respondit : Ego sum servus tuus.

9:2 Now there was of the house of Saul, a servant named Siba: and when the king had called him to him, he said to him: Art thou Siba? And he answered: I am Siba thy servant.

9:3 Et ait rex : Numquid superest aliquis de domo Saul, ut faciam cum eo misericordiam Dei ? Dixitque Siba regi : Superest filius Jonathæ, debilis pedibus.

9:3 And the king said: Is there any one left of the house of Saul, that I may shew the mercy of God unto Him? And Siba said to the king: There is a son of Jonathan left, who is lame of his feet.

9:4 Ubi, inquit, est ? Et Siba ad regem : Ecce, ait, in domo est Machir filii Ammiel, in Lodabar.

9:4 Where is he? said he. And Siba said to the king: Behold he is in the house of Machir the son of Ammiel in Lodabar.

9:5 Misit ergo rex David, et tulit eum de domo Machir filii Ammiel, de Lodabar.

9:5 Then King David sent, and brought him out of the house of Machir the son of Ammiel of Lodabar.

9:6 Cum autem venisset Miphiboseth filius Jonathæ filii Saul ad David, corruit in faciem suam, et adoravit. Dixitque David : Miphiboseth ? Qui respondit : Adsum servus tuus.

9:6 And when Miphiboseth the son of Jonathan the son of Saul was come to David, he fell on his face and worshipped. And David said: Miphiboseth? And he answered: Behold thy servant.

9:7 Et ait ei David : Ne timeas, quia faciens faciam in te misericordiam propter Jonathan patrem tuum, et restituam tibi omnes agros Saul patris tui : et tu comedes panem in mensa mea semper.

9:7 And David said to him: Fear not, for I will surely shew thee mercy for Jonathan thy father's sake, and I will restore the lands of Saul the father, and thou shalt eat bread at my table always.

9:8 Qui adorans eum, dixit : Quis ego sum servus tuus, quoniam respexisti super canem mortuum similem mei ?

9:8 He bowed down to him, and said: Who am I thy servant, that thou shouldst look upon such a dead dog as I am?

9:9 Vocavit itaque rex Sibam puerum Saul, et dixit ei : Omnia quæcumque fuerunt Saul, et universam domum ejus, dedi filio domini tui.

9:9 Then the King called Siba the servant of Saul, and said to him: All that belonged to Saul, and all his house, I have given to thy master's son.

9:10 Operare igitur ei terram tu, et filii tui, et servi tui, et inferes filio domini tui cibos ut alatur : Miphiboseth autem filius domini tui comedet semper panem super mensam meam. Erant autem Sibæ quindecim filii, et viginti servi.

9:10 Thou therefore and the sons and thy servants shall till the land for him: and thou shalt bring in food for thy master's son, that he may be maintained: and Miphiboseth the son of thy master shall always eat bread at my table. And Siba had fifteen sons and twenty servants.

9:11 Dixitque Siba ad regem : Sicut jussisti, domine mi rex, servo tuo, sic faciet servus tuus : et Miphiboseth comedet super mensam meam, quasi unus de filiis regis.

9:11 And Siba said to the king: As thou my lord the hast commanded thy servant, so will thy servant do: and Miphiboseth shall eat at my table, as one of the sons of the King.

9:12 Habebat autem Miphiboseth filium parvulum nomine Micha : omnis vero cognatio domus Sibæ serviebat Miphiboseth.

9:12 And Miphiboseth had a young son whose name was Micha: and all that kindred of the house of Siba served Miphiboseth.

9:13 Porro Miphiboseth habitabat in Jerusalem, quia de mensa regis jugiter vescebatur : et erat claudus utroque pede.

9:13 But Miphiboseth dwelt in Jerusalem: because he ate always of the king's table: and he was lame of both feet.

Chapter 10

10:1 Factum est autem post hæc ut moreretur rex filiorum Ammon, et regnavit Hanon filius ejus pro eo.

10:1 And it came to pass after this, that the king of the children of Ammon died, and Hanon his son reigned in his stead.

10:2 Dixitque David : Faciam misericordiam cum Hanon filio Naas, sicut fecit pater ejus mecum misericordiam. Misit ergo David, consolans eum per servos suos super patris interitu. Cum autem venissent servi David in terram filiorum Ammon,

10:2 And David said: I will shew kindness to Hanon the son of Daas, as his father shewed kindness to me. So David sent his servants to comfort him for the death of his father. But when the servants of David were come into the land of the children of Ammon,

10:3 dixerunt principes filiorum Ammon ad Hanon dominum suum : Putas quod propter honorem patris tui miserit David ad te consolatores, et non ideo ut investigaret, et exploraret civitatem, et everteret eam, misit David servos suos ad te ?

10:3 The princes of the children of Ammon said to Hanon their lord: Thinkest thou that for the honour of thy father, David hath sent comforters to thee, and hath not David rather sent his servants to thee to search, and spy into the city, and overthrow it?

10:4 Tulit itaque Hanon servos David, rasitque dimidiam partem barbæ eorum et præscidit vestes eorum medias usque ad nates, et dimisit eos.

10:4 Wherefore Hanon took the servants of David, and shaved off the one half of their beards, and cut away half of their garments even to the buttocks, and sent them away.

10:5 Quod cum nuntiatum esset David, misit in occursum eorum : erant enim viri confusi turpiter valde, et mandavit eis David : Manete in Jericho donec crescat barba vestra, et tunc revertimini.

10:5 When this was told David, he sent to meet them: for the men were sadly put to confusion, and David commanded them, saying: Stay at Jericho, till your beards be grown, and then return.

10:6 Videntes autem filii Ammon quod injuriam fecissent David, miserunt, et conduxerunt mercede Syrum Rohob, et Syrum Soba, viginti millia peditum, et a rege Maacha mille viros, et ab Istob duodecim millia virorum.

10:6 And the children of Ammon seeing that they had done an injury to David, sent and hired the Syrians of Rohob, and the Syrians of Soba, twenty thousand footmen, and of the king of Maacha a thousand men, and of Istob twelve thousand men.

10:7 Quod cum audisset David, misit Joab et omnem exercitum bellatorum.

10:7 And when David heard this, he sent Joab and the whole army of warriors.

10:8 Egressi sunt ergo filii Ammon, et direxerunt aciem ante ipsum introitum portæ : Syrus autem Soba, et Rohob, et Istob, et Maacha, seorsum erant in campo.

10:8 And the children of Ammon came out, and set their men in array at the entering in of the gate: but the Syrians of Soba, and of Rohob, and of Istob, and of Maacha were by themselves in the field.

10:9 Videns igitur Joab quod præparatum esset adversum se prælium et ex adverso et post tergum, elegit ex omnibus electis Israël, et instruxit aciem contra Syrum :

10:9 Then Joab seeing that the battle was prepared against him, both before and behind, chose of all the choice men of Israel, and put them in array against the Syrians:

10:10 reliquam autem partem populi tradidit Abisai fratri suo, qui direxit aciem adversus filios Ammon.

10:10 And the rest of the people he delivered to Abisai his brother, who set them in array against the children of Ammon.

10:11 Et ait Joab : Si prævaluerint adversum me Syri, eris mihi in adjutorium : si autem filii Ammon prævaluerint adversum te, auxiliabor tibi.

10:11 And Joab said: If the Syrians are too strong for me, then thou shalt help me, but if the children of Ammon are too strong for thee, then I will help thee.

10:12 Esto vir fortis, et pugnemus pro populo nostro et civitate Dei nostri : Dominus autem faciet quod bonum est in conspectu suo.

10:12 Be of good courage, and let us fight for our people, and for the city of our God: and the Lord will do what is good in his sight.

10:13 Iniit itaque Joab, et populus qui erat cum eo, certamen contra Syros : qui statim fugerunt a facie ejus.

10:13 And Joab and the people that were with him, began to fight against the Syrians: and they immediately fled before him.

10:14 Filii autem Ammon videntes quia fugissent Syri, fugerunt et ipsi a facie Abisai, et ingressi sunt civitatem : reversusque est Joab a filiis Ammon, et venit Jerusalem.

10:14 And the children of Ammon seeing that the Syrians were fled, they fled also before Abisai, and entered into the city: and Joab returned from the children of Ammon, and came to Jerusalem.

10:15 Videntes igitur Syri quoniam corruissent coram Israël, congregati sunt pariter.

10:15 Then the Syrians seeing that they had fallen before Israel, gathered themselves together.

10:16 Misitque Adarezer, et eduxit Syros qui erant trans fluvium, et adduxit eorum exercitum : Sobach autem, magister militiæ Adarezer, erat princeps eorum.

10:16 And Adarezer sent and fetched the Syrians, that were beyond the river, and brought over their army: and Sobach, the captain of the host of Adarezer, was their general.

10:17 Quod cum nuntiatum esset David, contraxit omnem Israëlem, et transivit Jordanem, venitque in Helam : et direxerunt aciem Syri ex adverso David, et pugnaverunt contra eum.

10:17 And when this was told David, he gathered all Israel together, and passed over the Jordan, and came to Helam: and the Syrians set themselves in array against David, and fought against him.

10:18 Fugeruntque Syri a facie Israël, et occidit David de Syris septingentos currus, et quadraginta millia equitum : et Sobach principem militiæ percussit, qui statim mortuus est.

10:18 And the Syrians fled before Israel, and David slew of the Syrians the men of seven hundred chariots, and forty thousand horsemen: and smote Sobach the captain of the army, who presently died.

10:19 Videntes autem universi reges qui erant in præsidio Adarezer, se victos esse ab Israël, expaverunt, et fugerunt quinquaginta et octo millia coram Israël. Et fecerunt pacem cum Israël, et servierunt eis : timueruntque Syri auxilium præbere ultra filiis Ammon.

10:19 And all the kings that were auxiliaries of Adarezer, seeing themselves overcome by Israel, were afraid and fled away, eight and fifty thousand men before Israel. And they made peace with Israel: and served them, and all the Syrians were afraid to help the children of Ammon any more.

Chapter 11

11:1 Factum est autem, vertente anno, eo tempore quo solent reges ad bella procedere, misit David Joab, et servos suos cum eo, et universum Israël, et vastaverunt filios Ammon, et obsederunt Rabba : David autem remansit in Jerusalem.

11:1 And it came to pass at the return of the year, at the time when kings go forth to war, that David sent Joab and his servants with him, and all Israel, and they spoiled the children of Ammon, and besieged Rabba: but David remained in Jerusalem.

11:2 Dum hæc agerentur, accidit ut surgeret David de strato suo post meridiem, et deambularet in solario domus regiæ : viditque mulierem se lavantem ex adverso super solarium suum : erat autem mulier pulchra valde.

11:2 In the mean time it happened that David arose from his bed after noon, and walked upon the roof of the king's house: And he saw from the roof of his house a woman washing herself, over against him: and the woman was very beautiful.

11:3 Misit ergo rex, et requisivit quæ esset mulier. Nuntiatumque est ei quod ipsa esset Bethsabee filia Eliam, uxor Uriæ Hethæi.

11:3 And the king sent, and inquired who the woman was. And it was told him, that she was Bethsabee the daughter of Eliam, the wife of Urias the Hethite.

11:4 Missis itaque David nuntiis, tulit eam : quæ cum ingressa esset ad illum, dormivit cum ea : statimque sanctificata est ab immunditia sua,

11:4 And David sent messengers, and took her, and she came in to him, and he slept with her: and presently she was purified from her uncleanness:

11:5 et reversa est domum suam concepto fœtu. Mittensque nuntiavit David, et ait : Concepi.

11:5 And she returned to her house having conceived. And she sent and told David, and said: I have conceived.

11:6 Misit autem David ad Joab, dicens : Mitte ad me Uriam Hethæum. Misitque Joab Uriam ad David.

11:6 And David sent to Joab, saying: Send me Urias the Hethite. And Joab sent Urias to David.

11:7 Et venit Urias ad David. Quæsivitque David quam recte ageret Joab et populus, et quomodo administraretur bellum.

11:7 And Urias came to David. And David asked how Joab did, and the people, and how the war was carried on.

11:8 Et dixit David ad Uriam : Vade in domum tuam, et lava pedes tuos. Et egressus est Urias de domo regis, secutusque est eum cibus regius.

11:8 And David said to Urias: Go into thy house, and wash thy feet. And Urias went out from the king's house, and there went out after him a mess of meat from the king.

11:9 Dormivit autem Urias ante portam domus regiæ cum aliis servis domini sui, et non descendit ad domum suam.

11:9 But Urias slept before the gate of the king's house, with the other servants of his lord, and went not down to his own house.

11:10 Nuntiatumque est David a dicentibus : Non ivit Urias in domum suam. Et ait David ad Uriam : Numquid non de via venisti ? quare non descendisti in domum tuam ?

11:10 And it was told David by some that said: Urias went not to his house. And David said to Urias: Didst thou not come from thy journey? why didst thou not go down to thy house?

11:11 Et ait Urias ad David : Arca Dei et Israël et Juda habitant in papilionibus, et dominus meus Joab et servi domini mei super faciem terræ manent : et ego ingrediar domum meam, ut comedam et bibam, et dormiam cum uxore mea ? Per salutem tuam, et per salutem animæ tuæ, non faciam rem hanc.

11:11 And Urias said to David: The ark of God and Israel and Juda dwell in tents, and my lord Joab and the servants of my lord abide upon the face of the earth: and shall I go into my house, to eat and to drink, and to sleep with my wife? By thy welfare and by the welfare of thy soul I will not do this thing.

11:12 Ait ergo David ad Uriam : Mane hic etiam hodie, et cras dimittam te. Mansit Urias in Jerusalem in die illa et altera :

11:12 Then David said to Urias: Tarry here to day, and to morrow I will send thee away. Urias tarried in Jerusalem that day and the next.

11:13 et vocavit eum David ut comederet coram se et biberet, et inebriavit eum : qui egressus vespere, dormivit in strato suo cum servis domini sui, et in domum suam non descendit.

11:13 And David called him to eat and to drink before him, and he made him drunk: and he went out in the evening, and slept on his couch with the servants of his lord, and went not down into his house.

11:14 Factum est ergo mane, et scripsit David epistolam ad Joab : misitque per manum Uriæ,

11:14 And when the morning was come, David wrote a letter to Joab: and sent it by the hand of Urias,

11:15 scribens in epistola : Ponite Uriam ex adverso belli, ubi fortissimum est prælium : et derelinquite eum, ut percussus intereat.

11:15 Writing in the letter: Set ye Urias in the front of the battle, where the fight is strongest: and leave ye him, that he may be wounded and die.

11:16 Igitur cum Joab obsideret urbem, posuit Uriam in loco ubi sciebat viros esse fortissimos.

11:16 Wherefore as Joab was besieging the city, he put Urias in the place where he knew the bravest men were.

11:17 Egressique viri de civitate, bellabant adversum Joab, et ceciderunt de populo servorum David, et mortuus est etiam Urias Hethæus.

11:17 And the men coming out of the city, fought against Joab, and there fell some of the people of the servants of David, and Urias the Hethite was killed also.

11:18 Misit itaque Joab, et nuntiavit David omnia verba prælii :

11:18 Then Joab sent, and told David all things concerning the battle.

11:19 præcepitque nuntio, dicens : Cum compleveris universos sermones belli ad regem,

11:19 And he charged the messenger, saying: When thou hast told all the words of the battle to the king,

11:20 si eum videris indignari, et dixerit : Quare accessistis ad murum, ut præliaremini ? an ignorabatis quod multa desuper ex muro tela mittantur ?

11:20 If thou see him to be angry, and he shall say: Why did you approach so near to the wall to fight? knew you not that many darts are thrown from above off the wall?

11:21 Quis percussit Abimelech filium Jerobaal ? nonne mulier misit super eum fragmen molæ de muro, et interfecit eum in Thebes ? quare juxta murum accessistis ? dices : Etiam servus tuus Urias Hethæus occubuit.

11:21 Who killed Abimelech the son of Jerobaal? did not a woman cast a piece of a millstone upon him from the wall and slew him in Thebes? Why did you go near the wall? Thou shalt say: Thy servant Urias the Hethite is also slain.

11:22 Abiit ergo nuntius, et venit, et narravit David omnia quæ ei præceperat Joab.

11:22 So the messenger departed, and came and told David all that Joab had commanded him.

11:23 Et dixit nuntius ad David : Prævaluerunt adversum nos viri, et egressi sunt ad nos in agrum : nos autem facto impetu persecuti eos sumus usque ad portam civitatis.

11:23 And the messenger said to David: The men prevailed against us, and they came out to us into the field: and we vigorously charged and pursued them even to the gate of the city.

11:24 Et direxerunt jacula sagittarii ad servos tuos ex muro desuper, mortuique sunt de servis regis : quin etiam servus tuus Urias Hethæus mortuus est.

11:24 And the archers shot their arrows at thy servants from off the wall above: and some of the king's servants are slain, and thy servant Urias the Hethite is also dead.

11:25 Et dixit David ad nuntium : Hæc dices Joab : Non te frangat ista res : varius enim eventus est belli, nunc hunc, et nunc illum consumit gladius : conforta bellatores tuos adversus urbem ut destruas eam, et exhortare eos.

11:25 And David said to the messenger: Thus shalt thou say to Joab: Let not this thing discourage thee: for various is the event of war: and sometimes one, sometimes another is consumed by the sword: encourage thy warriors against the city, and exhort them that thou mayest overthrow it.

11:26 Audivit autem uxor Uriæ quod mortuus esset Urias vir suus, et planxit eum.

11:26 And the wife of Urias heard that Urias her husband was dead, and she mourned for him.

11:27 Transacto autem luctu, misit David, et introduxit eam in domum suam, et facta est ei uxor, peperitque ei filium : et displicuit verbum hoc quod fecerat David, coram Domino.

11:27 And the mourning being over, David sent and brought her into his house, and she became his wife, and she bore him a son: and this thing which David had done, was displeasing to the Lord.

Chapter 12

12:1 Misit ergo Dominus Nathan ad David : qui cum venisset ad eum, dixit ei : Duo viri erant in civitate una, unus dives, et alter pauper.

12:1 And the Lord sent Nathan to David: and when he was come to him, he said to him: There were two men in one city, the one rich, and the other poor.

12:2 Dives habebat oves et boves plurimos valde.

12:2 The rich man had exceeding many sheep and oxen.

12:3 Pauper autem nihil habebat omnino, præter ovem unam parvulam quam emerat et nutrierat, et quæ creverat apud eum cum filiis ejus simul, de pane illius comedens, et de calice ejus bibens, et in sinu illius dormiens : eratque illi sicut filia.

12:3 But the poor man had nothing at all but one little ewe lamb, which he had bought and nourished up, and which had grown up in his house together with his children, eating of his bread, and drinking of his cup, and sleeping in his bosom: and it was unto him as a daughter.

12:4 Cum autem peregrinus quidam venisset ad divitem, parcens ille sumere de ovibus et de bobus suis, ut exhiberet convivium peregrino illi qui venerat ad se, tulit ovem viri pauperis, et præparavit cibos homini qui venerat ad se.

12:4 And when a certain stranger was come to the rich man, he spared to take of his own sheep and oxen, to make a feast for that stranger, who was come to him, but took the poor man's ewe, and dressed it for the man that was come to him.

12:5 Iratus autem indignatione David adversus hominem illum nimis, dixit ad Nathan : Vivit Dominus, quoniam filius mortis est vir qui fecit hoc.

12:5 And David's anger being exceedingly kindled against that man, he said to Nathan: As the Lord liveth, the man that hath done this is a child of death.

12:6 Ovem reddet in quadruplum, eo quod fecerit verbum istud, et non pepercerit.

12:6 He shall restore the ewe fourfold, because he did this thing, and had no pity.

12:7 Dixit autem Nathan ad David : Tu es ille vir. Hæc dicit Dominus Deus Israël : Ego unxi te in regem super Israël, et ego erui te de manu Saul,

12:7 And Nathan said to David: Thou art the man. Thus saith the Lord the God of Israel: I anointed thee king over Israel, and I delivered thee from the hand of Saul,

12:8 et dedi tibi domum domini tui, et uxores domini tui in sinu tuo, dedique tibi domum Israël et Juda : et si parva sunt ista, adjiciam tibi multo majora.

12:8 And gave thee thy master's house and thy master's wives into thy bosom, and gave thee the house of Israel and Juda: and if these things be little, I shall add far greater things unto thee.

12:9 Quare ergo contempsisti verbum Domini, ut faceres malum in conspectu meo ? Uriam Hethæum percussisti gladio, et uxorem illius accepisti in uxorem tibi, et interfecisti eum gladio filiorum Ammon.

12:9 Why therefore hast thou despised the word of the Lord, to do evil in my sight? Thou hast killed Urias the Hethite with the sword, and hast taken his wife to be thy wife, and hast slain him with the sword of the children of Ammon.

12:10 Quam ob rem non recedet gladius de domo tua usque in sempiternum, eo quod despexeris me, et tuleris uxorem Uriæ Hethæi ut esset uxor tua.

12:10 Therefore the sword shall never depart from thy house, because thou hast despised me, and hast taken the wife of Urias the Hethite to be thy wife.

12:11 Itaque hæc dicit Dominus : Ecce ego suscitabo super te malum de domo tua, et tollam uxores tuas in oculis tuis, et dabo proximo tuo : et dormiet cum uxoribus tuis in oculis solis hujus.

12:11 Thus saith the Lord: Behold, I will raise up evil against thee out of thy own house, and I will take thy wives before thy eyes and give them to thy neighbour, and he shall lie with thy wives in the sight of this sun.

12:12 Tu enim fecisti abscondite : ego autem faciam verbum istud in conspectu omnis Israël, et in conspectu solis.

12:12 For thou didst it secretly: but I will do this thing in the sight of all Israel, and in the sight of the sun.

12:13 Et dixit David ad Nathan : Peccavi Domino. Dixitque Nathan ad David : Dominus quoque transtulit peccatum tuum : non morieris.

12:13 And David said to Nathan: I have sinned against the Lord. And Nathan said to David: The Lord also hath taken away thy sin: thou shalt not die.

12:14 Verumtamen quoniam blasphemare fecisti inimicos Domini, propter verbum hoc, filius qui natus est tibi, morte morietur.

12:14 Nevertheless, because thou hast given occasion to the enemies of the Lord to blaspheme, for this thing, the child that is born to thee, shall surely die.

12:15 Et reversus est Nathan in domum suam. Percussit quoque Dominus parvulum quem pepererat uxor Uriæ David, et desperatus est.

12:15 And Nathan returned to his house. The Lord also struck the child which the wife of Urias had borne to David, and his life was despaired of.

12:16 Deprecatusque est David Dominum pro parvulo : et jejunavit David jejunio, et ingressus seorsum, jacuit super terram.

12:16 And David besought the Lord for the child: and David kept a fast, and going in by himself lay upon the ground.

12:17 Venerunt autem seniores domus ejus, cogentes eum ut surgeret de terra : qui noluit, nec comedit cum eis cibum.

12:17 And the ancients of his house came, to make him rise from the ground: but he would not, neither did he eat meat with them.

12:18 Accidit autem die septima ut moreretur infans : timueruntque servi David nuntiare ei quod mortuus esset parvulus : dixerunt enim : Ecce cum parvulus adhuc viveret, loquebamur ad eum, et non audiebat vocem nostram : quanto magis si dixerimus : Mortuus est puer, se affliget ?

12:18 And it came to pass on the seventh day that the child died: and the servants of David feared to tell him, that the child was dead. For they said: Behold when the child was yet alive, we spoke to him, and he would not hearken to our voice: how much more will he afflict himself if we tell him that the child is dead?

12:19 Cum ergo David vidisset servos suos mussitantes, intellexit quod mortuus esset infantulus : dixitque ad servos suos : Num mortuus est puer ? Qui responderunt ei : Mortuus est.

12:19 But when David saw his servants whispering, he understood that the child was dead: and he said to his servants: Is the child dead? They answered him He is dead.

12:20 Surrexit ergo David de terra, et lotus unctusque est : cumque mutasset vestem, ingressus est domum Domini : et adoravit, et venit in domum suam, petivitque ut ponerent ei panem, et comedit.

12:20 Then David arose from the ground, and washed and anointed himself: and when he had changed his apparel, he went into the house of the Lord: and worshipped, and then he came into his own house, and he called for bread, and ate.

12:21 Dixerunt autem ei servi sui : Quis est sermo quem fecisti ? propter infantem, cum adhuc viveret, jejunasti et flebas : mortuo autem puero, surrexisti, et comedisti panem.

12:21 And his servants said to him: What thing is this that thou hast done? thou didst fast and weep for the child, while it was alive, but when the child was dead, thou didst rise up, and eat bread.

12:22 Qui ait : Propter infantem, dum adhuc viveret, jejunavi et flevi : dicebam enim : Quis scit si forte donet eum mihi Dominus, et vivat infans ?

12:22 And he said: While the child was yet alive, I fasted and wept for him: for I said: Who knoweth whether the Lord may not give him to me, and the child may live?

12:23 Nunc autem quia mortuus est, quare jejunem ? numquid potero revocare eum amplius ? ego vadam magis ad eum : ille vero non revertetur ad me.

12:23 But now that he is dead, why should I fast? Shall I be able to bring him back any more? I shall go to him rather: but he shall not return to me.

12:24 Et consolatus est David Bethsabee uxorem suam, ingressusque ad eam dormivit cum ea : quæ genuit filium, et vocavit nomen ejus Salomon : et Dominus dilexit eum.

12:24 And David comforted Bethsabee his wife, and went in unto her, and slept with her: and she bore a son, and he called his name Solomon, and the Lord loved him.

12:25 Misitque in manu Nathan prophetæ, et vocavit nomen ejus, Amabilis Domino, eo quod diligeret eum Dominus.

12:25 And he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet, and called his name, Amiable to the Lord, because the Lord loved him.

12:26 Igitur pugnabat Joab contra Rabbath filiorum Ammon, et expugnabat urbem regiam.

12:26 And Joab fought against Rabbath of the children of Ammon, and laid close siege to the royal city.

12:27 Misitque Joab nuntios ad David, dicens : Dimicavi adversum Rabbath, et capienda est Urbs aquarum.

12:27 And Joab sent messengers to David, saying: I have fought against Rabbath, and the city of waters is about to be taken.

12:28 Nunc igitur congrega reliquam partem populi, et obside civitatem, et cape eam : ne cum a me vastata fuerit urbs, nomini meo ascribatur victoria.

12:28 Now therefore gather thou the rest of the people together, and besiege the city and take it: lest when the city shall be wasted by me, the victory be ascribed to my name.

12:29 Congregavit itaque David omnem populum, et profectus est adversum Rabbath : cumque dimicasset, cepit eam.

12:29 Then David gathered all the people together, and went out against Rabbath: and after fighting, he took it.

12:30 Et tulit diadema regis eorum de capite ejus, pondo auri talentum, habens gemmas pretiosissimas : et impositum est super caput David. Sed et prædam civitatis asportavit multam valde :

12:30 And he took the crown of their king from his head, the weight of which was a talent of gold, set with most precious stones, and it was put upon David's head, and the spoils of the city which were very great he carried away.

12:31 populum quoque ejus adducens serravit, et circumegit super eos ferrata carpenta : divisitque cultris, et traduxit in typo laterum : sic fecit universis civitatibus filiorum Ammon. Et reversus est David et omnis exercitus in Jerusalem.

12:31 And bringing forth the people thereof he sawed them, and drove over them chariots armed with iron: and divided them with knives, and made them pass through brickkilns: so did he to all the cities of the children of Ammon: and David returned, with all the army to Jerusalem.

Chapter 13

13:1 Factum est autem post hæc ut Absalom filii David sororem speciosissimam, vocabulo Thamar, adamaret Amnon filius David,

13:1 And it came to pass after this that Ammon the son of David loved the sister of Absalom the son of David, who was very beautiful, and her name was Thamar.

13:2 et deperiret eam valde, ita ut propter amorem ejus ægrotaret : quia cum esset virgo, difficile ei videbatur ut quippiam inhoneste ageret cum ea.

13:2 And he was exceedingly fond of her, so that he fell sick for the love of her: for as she was a virgin, he thought it hard to do any thing dishonestly with her.

13:3 Erat autem Amnon amicus nomine Jonadab, filius Semmaa fratris David, vir prudens valde.

13:3 Now Ammon had a friend, named Jonadab the son of Semmaa the brother of David, a very wise man:

13:4 Qui dixit ad eum : Quare sic attenuaris macie, fili regis, per singulos dies ? cur non indicas mihi ? Dixitque ei Amnon : Thamar sororem fratris mei Absalom amo.

13:4 And he said to him: Why dost thou grow so lean from day to day, O son of the king? why dost thou not tell me the reason of it? And Ammon said to him: I am in love with Thamar the sister of my brother Absalom.

13:5 Cui respondit Jonadab : Cuba super lectum tuum, et languorem simula : cumque venerit pater tuus ut visitet te, dic ei : Veniat, oro, Thamar soror mea, ut det mihi cibum, et faciat pulmentum, ut comedam de manu ejus.

13:5 And Jonadab said to him: Lie down upon thy bed, and feign thyself sick: and when thy father shall come to visit thee, say to him: Let my sister Thamar, I pray thee, come to me, to give me to eat, and to make me a mess, that I may eat it at her hand.

13:6 Accubuit itaque Amnon, et quasi ægrotare cœpit : cumque venisset rex ad visitandum eum, ait Amnon ad regem : Veniat, obsecro, Thamar soror mea, ut faciat in oculis meis duas sorbitiunculas, et cibum capiam de manu ejus.

13:6 So Ammon lay down, and made as if he were sick: and when the king came to visit him, Ammon said to the king: I pray thee let my sister Thamar come, and make in my sight two little messes, that I may eat at her hand.

13:7 Misit ergo David ad Thamar domum, dicens : Veni in domum Amnon fratris tui, et fac ei pulmentum.

13:7 Then David sent home to Thamar, saying: Come to the house of thy brother Ammon, and make him a mess.

13:8 Venitque Thamar in domum Amnon fratris sui : ille autem jacebat. Quæ tollens farinam commiscuit, et liquefaciens, in oculis ejus coxit sorbitiunculas.

13:8 And Thamar came to the house of Ammon her brother: but he was laid down: and she took meal and tempered it: and dissolving it in his sight she made little messes.

13:9 Tollensque quod coxerat, effudit, et posuit coram eo, et noluit comedere : dixitque Amnon : Ejicite universos a me. Cumque ejecissent omnes,

13:9 And taking what she had boiled, she poured it out, and set it before him, but he would not eat: and Ammon said: Put out all persons from me. And when they had put all persons out,

13:10 dixit Amnon ad Thamar : Infer cibum in conclave, ut vescar de manu tua. Tulit ergo Thamar sorbitiunculas quas fecerat, et intulit ad Amnon fratrem suum in conclave.

13:10 Ammon said to Thamar: Bring the mess into the chamber, that I may eat at thy hand. And Thamar took the little messes which she had made, and brought them in to her brother Ammon in the chamber.

13:11 Cumque obtulisset ei cibum, apprehendit eam, et ait : Veni, cuba mecum, soror mea.

13:11 And when she had presented him the meat, he took hold of her, and said: Come lie with me, my sister.

13:12 Quæ respondit ei : Noli frater mi, noli opprimere me : neque enim hoc fas est in Israël : noli facere stultitiam hanc.

13:12 She answered him: Do not so, my brother, do not force me: for no such thing must be done in Israel. Do not thou this folly.

13:13 Ego enim ferre non potero opprobrium meum, et tu eris quasi unus de insipientibus in Israël : quin potius loquere ad regem, et non negabit me tibi.

13:13 For I shall not be able to bear my shame, and thou shalt be as one of the fools in Israel: but rather speak to the king, and he will not deny me to thee.

13:14 Noluit autem acquiescere precibus ejus, sed prævalens viribus oppressit eam, et cubavit cum ea.

13:14 But he would not hearken to her prayers, but being stronger overpowered her and lay with her.

13:15 Et exosam eam habuit Amnon odio magno nimis : ita ut majus esset odium quo oderat eam, amore quo ante dilexerat. Dixitque ei Amnon : Surge, et vade.

13:15 Then Ammon hated her with an exceeding great hatred: so that the hatred wherewith he hated her was greater than the love with which he had loved her before. And Ammon said to her: Arise, and get thee gone.

13:16 Quæ respondit ei : Majus est hoc malum quod nunc agis adversum me, quam quod ante fecisti, expellens me. Et noluit audire eam :

13:16 She answered him: The evil which now thou dost against me, in driving me away, is greater than that which thou didst before. And he would not hearken to her:

13:17 sed vocato puero qui ministrabat ei, dixit : Ejice hanc a me foras, et claude ostium post eam.

13:17 But calling the servants that ministered to him, he said: Thrust this woman out from me: and shut the door after her.

13:18 Quæ induta erat talari tunica : hujuscemodi enim filiæ regis virgines vestibus utebantur. Ejecit itaque eam minister illius foras : clausitque fores post eam.

13:18 And she was clothed with a long robe: for the king's daughters that were virgins, used such kind of garments. Then his servant thrust her out: and shut the door after her.

13:19 Quæ aspergens cinerem capiti suo, scissa talari tunica, impositisque manibus super caput suum, ibat ingrediens, et clamans.

13:19 And she put ashes on her head, and rent her long robe and laid her hands upon her head, and went on crying.

13:20 Dixit autem ei Absalom frater suus : Numquid Amnon frater tuus concubuit tecum ? sed nunc soror, tace : frater tuus est : neque affligas cor tuum pro hac re. Mansit itaque Thamar contabescens in domo Absalom fratris sui.

13:20 And Absalom her brother said to her: Hath thy brother Ammon lain with thee? but now, sister, hold thy peace, he is thy brother: and afflict not thy heart for this thing. So Thamar remained pining away in the house of Absalom her brother.

13:21 Cum autem audisset rex David verba hæc, contristatus est valde : et noluit contristare spiritum Amnon filii sui, quoniam diligebat eum, quia primogenitus erat ei.

13:21 And when king David heard of these things he was exceedingly grieved: and he would not afflict the spirit of his son Ammon, for he loved him, because he was his firstborn.

13:22 Porro non est locutus Absalom ad Amnon nec malum nec bonum : oderat enim Absalom Amnon, eo quod violasset Thamar sororem suam.

13:22 But Absalom spoke not to Ammon neither good nor evil: for Absalom hated Ammon because he had ravished his sister Thamar.

13:23 Factum est autem post tempus biennii ut tonderentur oves Absalom in Baalhasor, quæ est juxta Ephraim : et vocavit Absalom omnes filios regis,

13:23 And it came to pass after two years, that the sheep of Absalom were shorn in Baalhasor, which is near Ephraim: and Absalom invited all the king's sons:

13:24 venitque ad regem, et ait ad eum : Ecce tondentur oves servi tui : veniat, oro, rex cum servis suis ad servum suum.

13:24 And he came to the king, and said to him: Behold thy servant's sheep are shorn. Let the king, I pray, with his servants come to his servant.

13:25 Dixitque rex ad Absalom : Noli fili mi, noli rogare ut veniamus omnes et gravemus te. Cum autem cogeret eum, et noluisset ire, benedixit ei.

13:25 And the king said to Absalom: Nay, my son, do not ask that we should all come, and be chargeable to thee. And when he pressed him, and he would not go, he blessed him.

13:26 Et ait Absalom : Si non vis venire, veniat, obsecro, nobiscum saltem Amnon frater meus. Dixitque ad eum rex : Non est necesse ut vadat tecum.

13:26 And Absalom said: If thou wilt not come, at least let my brother Ammon, I beseech thee, come with us. And the king said to him: It is not necessary that he should go with thee.

13:27 Coëgit itaque Absalom eum, et dimisit cum eo Amnon et universos filios regis. Feceratque Absalom convivium quasi convivium regis.

13:27 But Absalom pressed him, so that he let Ammon and all the king's sons go with him. And Absalom made a feast as it were the feast of a king.

13:28 Præceperat autem Absalom pueris suis, dicens : Observate cum temulentus fuerit Amnon vino, et dixero vobis : Percutite eum, et interficite : nolite timere : ego enim sum qui præcipio vobis : roboramini, et estote viri fortes.

13:28 And Absalom had commanded his servants, saying: Take notice when Ammon shall be drunk with wine, and when I shall say to you: Strike him, and kill him, fear not: for it is I that command you: take courage, and be valiant men.

13:29 Fecerunt ergo pueri Absalom adversum Amnon sicut præceperat eis Absalom. Surgentesque omnes filii regis ascenderunt singuli mulas suas, et fugerunt.

13:29 And the servants of Absalom did to Ammon as Absalom had commanded them. And all the king's sons arose and got up every man upon his mule, and fled.

13:30 Cumque adhuc pergerent in itinere, fama pervenit ad David, dicens : Percussit Absalom omnes filios regis, et non remansit ex eis saltem unus.

13:30 And while they were yet in the way, a rumour came to David, saying: Absalom hath slain all the king's sons, and there is not one them left.

13:31 Surrexit itaque rex, et scidit vestimenta sua, et cecidit super terram : et omnes servi illius qui assistebant ei, sciderunt vestimenta sua.

13:31 Then the king rose up, and rent his garments: and fell upon the ground, and all his servants, that stood about him, rent their garments.

13:32 Respondens autem Jonadab filius Semmaa fratris David, dixit : Ne æstimet dominus meus rex quod omnes pueri filii regis occisi sint : Amnon solus mortuus est, quoniam in ore Absalom erat positus ex die qua oppressit Thamar sororem ejus.

13:32 But Jonadab the son of Semmaa David's brother answering, said: Let not my lord the king think that all the king's sons are slain: Ammon only is dead, for he was appointed by the mouth of Absalom from the day that he ravished his sister Thamar.

13:33 Nunc ergo ne ponat dominus meus rex super cor suum verbum istud, dicens : Omnes filii regis occisi sunt : quoniam Amnon solus mortuus est.

13:33 Now therefore let not my lord the king take this thing into his heart, saying: All the king's sons are slain: for Ammon only is dead.

13:34 Fugit autem Absalom. Et elevavit puer speculator oculos suos, et aspexit : et ecce populus multus veniebat per iter devium ex latere montis.

13:34 But Absalom fled away: and the young man that kept the watch, lifted up his eyes and looked, and behold there came much people by a by-way on the side of the mountain.

13:35 Dixit autem Jonadab ad regem : Ecce filii regis adsunt : juxta verbum servi tui, sic factum est.

13:35 And Jonadab said to the king: Behold the king's sons are come: as thy servant said, so it is.

13:36 Cumque cessasset loqui, apparuerunt et filii regis : et intrantes levaverunt vocem suam, et fleverunt : sed et rex et omnes servi ejus fleverunt ploratu magno nimis.

13:36 And when he made an end of speaking, the king's sons also appeared: and coming in they lifted up their voice, and wept: and the king also and all his servants wept very much.

13:37 Porro Absalom fugiens abiit ad Tholomai filium Ammiud regem Gessur. Luxit ergo David filium suum cunctis diebus.

13:37 But Absalom fled, and went to Tholomai the son of Ammiud the king of Gessur. And David mourned for his son every day.

13:38 Absalom autem cum fugisset, et venisset in Gessur, fuit ibi tribus annis.

13:38 And Absalom after he was fled, and come into Gessur, was there three years. And king David ceased to pursue after Absalom, because he was comforted concerning the death of Ammon.

13:39 Cessavitque rex David persequi Absalom, eo quod consolatus esset super Amnon interitu.

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Chapter 14

14:1 Intelligens autem Joab filius Sarviæ quod cor regis versum esset ad Absalom,

14:1 And Joab the son of Sarvia, understanding that the king's heart was turned to Absalom,

14:2 misit Thecuam, et tulit inde mulierem sapientem : dixitque ad eam : Lugere te simula, et induere veste lugubri, et ne ungaris oleo, ut sis quasi mulier jam plurimo tempore lugens mortuum :

14:2 Sent to Thecua, and fetched from thence a wise woman: and said to her: Feign thyself to be a mourner, and put on mourning apparel, and be not anointed with oil, that thou mayest be as a woman that had a long time been mourning for one dead.

14:3 et ingredieris ad regem, et loqueris ad eum sermones hujuscemodi. Posuit autem Joab verba in ore ejus.

14:3 And thou shalt go in to the king, and shalt speak to him in this manner. And Joab put the words in her mouth.

14:4 Itaque cum ingressa fuisset mulier Thecuitis ad regem, cecidit coram eo super terram, et adoravit, et dixit : Serva me, rex.

14:4 And when the woman of Thecua was come in to the king, she fell before him upon the ground, and worshipped, and said: Save me, O king.

14:5 Et ait ad eam rex : Quid causæ habes ? Quæ respondit : Heu, mulier vidua ego sum : mortuus est enim vir meus.

14:5 And the king said to her: What is the matter with thee? She answered: Alas, I am a widow woman: for my husband is dead.

14:6 Et ancillæ tuæ erant duo filii : qui rixati sunt adversum se in agro, nullusque erat qui eos prohibere posset : et percussit alter alterum, et interfecit eum.

14:6 And thy handmaid had two sons: and they quarrelled with each other in the field, and there was none to part them: and the one struck the other, and slew him.

14:7 Et ecce consurgens universa cognatio adversum ancillam tuam, dicit : Trade eum qui percussit fratrem suum, ut occidamus eum pro anima fratris sui quem interfecit, et deleamus hæredem : et quærunt extinguere scintillam meam quæ relicta est, ut non supersit viro meo nomen, et reliquiæ super terram.

14:7 And behold the whole kindred rising against thy handmaid, saith: Deliver him that hath slain his brother, that we may kill him for the life of his brother, whom he slew, and that we may destroy the heir: and they seek to quench my spark which is left, and will leave my husband no name, nor remainder upon the earth.

14:8 Et ait rex ad mulierem : Vade in domum tuam, et ego jubebo pro te.

14:8 And the king said to the woman: Go to thy house, and I will give charge concerning thee.

14:9 Dixitque mulier Thecuitis ad regem : In me, domine mi rex, sit iniquitas, et in domum patris mei : rex autem et thronus ejus sit innocens.

14:9 And the woman of Thecua said to the king: Upon me, my lord be the iniquity, and upon the house of my father: but may the king and his throne be guiltless.

14:10 Et ait rex : Qui contradixerit tibi, adduc eum ad me, et ultra non addet ut tangat te.

14:10 And the king said: If any one shall say ought against thee, bring him to me, and he shall not touch thee any more.

14:11 Quæ ait : Recordetur rex Domini Dei sui, ut non multiplicentur proximi sanguinis ad ulciscendum, et nequaquam interficiant filium meum. Qui ait : Vivit Dominus, quia non cadet de capillis filii tui super terram.

14:11 And she said: Let the king remember the Lord his God, that the next of kin be not multiplied to take revenge, and that they may not kill my son. And he said: As the Lord liveth, there shall not one hair of thy son fall to the earth.

14:12 Dixit ergo mulier : Loquatur ancilla tua ad dominum meum regem verbum. Et ait : Loquere.

14:12 The woman said: Let thy hand maid speak one word to my lord the king. And he said: Speak.

14:13 Dixitque mulier : Quare cogitasti hujuscemodi rem contra populum Dei, et locutus est rex verbum istud, ut peccet, et non reducat ejectum suum ?

14:13 And the woman said: Why hast thou thought such a thing against the people of God, and why hath the king spoken this word, to sin, and not bring home again his own exile?

14:14 Omnes morimur, et quasi aquæ dilabimur in terram, quæ non revertuntur : nec vult Deus perire animam, sed retractat cogitans ne penitus pereat qui abjectus est.

14:14 We all die, and like waters that return no more, we fall down into the earth: neither will God have a soul to perish, but recalleth, meaning that he that is cast off should not altogether perish.

14:15 Nunc igitur veni, ut loquar ad dominum meum regem verbum hoc, præsente populo. Et dixit ancilla tua : Loquar ad regem, si quomodo faciat rex verbum ancillæ suæ.

14:15 Now therefore I am come, to speak this word to my lord the king before the people. And thy handmaid said: I will speak to the king, it maybe the king will perform the request of his handmaid.

14:16 Et audivit rex, ut liberaret ancillam suam de manu omnium qui volebant de hæreditate Dei delere me, et filium meum simul.

14:16 And the king hath hearkened to me to deliver his handmaid out of the hand of all that would destroy me and my son together out of the inheritance of God.

14:17 Dicat ergo ancilla tua, ut fiat verbum domini mei regis sicut sacrificium. Sicut enim angelus Dei, sic est dominus meus rex, ut nec benedictione, nec maledictione moveatur : unde et Dominus Deus tuus est tecum.

14:17 Then let thy handmaid say, that the word of the Lord the king be made as a sacrifice. For even as an angel of God, so is my lord the king, that he is neither moved with blessing nor cursing: wherefore the Lord thy God is also with thee.

14:18 Et respondens rex, dixit ad mulierem : Ne abscondas a me verbum quod te interrogo. Dixitque ei mulier : Loquere, domine mi rex.

14:18 And the king answering, said to the woman: Hide not from me the thing that I ask thee. And the woman said to him: Speak, my lord the king.

14:19 Et ait rex : Numquid manus Joab tecum est in omnibus istis ? Respondit mulier, et ait : Per salutem animæ tuæ, domine mi rex, nec ad sinistram, nec ad dexteram est ex omnibus his quæ locutus est dominus meus rex : servus enim tuus Joab, ipse præcepit mihi, et ipse posuit in os ancillæ tuæ omnia verba hæc.

14:19 And the king said: Is not the hand of Joab with thee in all this? The woman answered, and said: By the health of thy soul, my lord, O king, it is neither on the left hand, nor on the right, in all these things which my lord the king hath spoken: for thy servant Joab, he commanded me, and he put all these words into the mouth of thy handmaid.

14:20 Ut verterem figuram sermonis hujus, servus tuus Joab præcepit istud : tu autem, domine mi rex, sapiens es, sicut habet sapientiam angelus Dei, ut intelligas omnia super terram.

14:20 That I should come about with this form of speech, thy servant Joab commanded this: but thou, my lord, O king, art wise, according to the wisdom of an angel of God, to understand all things upon earth.

14:21 Et ait rex ad Joab : Ecce placatus feci verbum tuum : vade ergo, et revoca puerum Absalom.

14:21 And the king said to Joab: Behold I am appeased and have granted thy request: Go therefore and fetch back the boy Absalom.

14:22 Cadensque Joab super faciem suam in terram, adoravit, et benedixit regi : et dixit Joab : Hodie intellexit servus tuus quia inveni gratiam in oculis tuis, domine mi rex : fecisti enim sermonem servi tui.

14:22 And Joab falling down to the ground upon his face, adored, and blessed the king: and Joab said: This day thy servant hath understood, that I have found grace in thy sight, my lord, O king: for thou hast fulfilled the request of thy servant.

14:23 Surrexit ergo Joab et abiit in Gessur, et adduxit Absalom in Jerusalem.

14:23 Then Joab arose and went to Gessur, and brought Absalom to Jerusalem.

14:24 Dixit autem rex : Revertatur in domum suam, et faciem meam non videat. Reversus est itaque Absalom in domum suam, et faciem regis non vidit.

14:24 But the king said: Let him return into his house, and let him not see my face. So Absalom returned into his house, and saw not the king's face.

14:25 Porro sicut Absalom, vir non erat pulcher in omni Israël, et decorus nimis : a vestigio pedis usque ad verticem non erat in eo ulla macula.

14:25 But in all Israel there was not a man so comely, and so exceedingly beautiful as Absalom: from the sole of the foot to the crown of his head there was no blemish in him.

14:26 Et quando tondebat capillum (semel autem in anno tondebatur, quia gravabat eum cæsaries), ponderabat capillos capitis sui ducentis siclis, pondere publico.

14:26 And when he polled his hair (now he was polled once a year, because his hair was burdensome to him) he weighed the hair of his head at two hundred sicles, according to the common weight.

14:27 Nati sunt autem Absalom filii tres, et filia una nomine Thamar, elegantis formæ.

14:27 And there were born to Absalom three sons: and one daughter, whose name was Thamar, and she was very beautiful.

14:28 Mansitque Absalom in Jerusalem duobus annis, et faciem regis non vidit.

14:28 And Absalom dwelt two years in Jerusalem, and saw not the king's face.

14:29 Misit itaque ad Joab, ut mitteret eum ad regem : qui noluit venire ad eum. Cumque secundo misisset, et ille noluisset venire ad eum,

14:29 He sent therefore to Joab, to send him to the king: but he would not come to him. And when he had sent the second time, and he would not come to him,

14:30 dixit servis suis : Scitis agrum Joab juxta agrum meum, habentem messem hordei : ite igitur, et succendite eum igni. Succenderunt ergo servi Absalom segetem igni. Et venientes servi Joab, scissis vestibus suis, dixerunt : Succenderunt servi Absalom partem agri igni.

14:30 He said to his servants: You know the field of Joab near my field, that hath a crop of barley: go now and set it on fire. So the servants of Absalom set the corn on fire. And Joab's servants coming with their garments rent, said: The servants of Absalom have set part of the field on fire.

14:31 Surrexitque Joab, et venit ad Absalom in domum ejus, et dixit : Quare succenderunt servi tui segetem meam igni ?

14:31 Then Joab arose, and came to Absalom to his house, and said: Why have thy servants set my corn on fire?

14:32 Et respondit Absalom ad Joab : Misi ad te obsecrans ut venires ad me, et mitterem te ad regem, et diceres ei : Quare veni de Gessur ? melius mihi erat ibi esse : obsecro ergo ut videam faciem regis : quod si memor est iniquitatis meæ, interficiat me.

14:32 And Absalom answered Joab: I sent to thee beseeching thee to come to me, that I might send thee to the king, to say to him: Wherefore am I come from Gessur? it had been better for me to be there: I beseech thee therefore that I may see the face of the king: and if he be mindful of my iniquity, let him kill me.

14:33 Ingressus itaque Joab ad regem, nuntiavit ei omnia : vocatusque est Absalom, et intravit ad regem, et adoravit super faciem terræ coram eo : osculatusque est rex Absalom.

14:33 So Joab going in to the king, told him all: and Absalom was called for, and, he went in to the king: and prostrated himself on the ground before him: and the king kissed Absalom.

Chapter 15

15:1 Igitur post hæc fecit sibi Absalom currus, et equites, et quinquaginta viros qui præcederent eum.

15:1 Now after these things Absalom made himself chariots, and horsemen, and fifty men to run before him.

15:2 Et mane consurgens Absalom, stabat juxta introitum portæ, et omnem virum qui habebat negotium ut veniret ad regis judicium, vocabat Absalom ad se, et dicebat : De qua civitate es tu ? Qui respondens aiebat : Ex una tribu Israël ego sum servus tuus.

15:2 And Absalom rising up early stood by the entrance of the gate, and when any man had business to come to the king's judgment, Absalom called him to him, and said: Of what city art thou? He answered, and said: Thy servant is of such tribe of Israel.

15:3 Respondebatque ei Absalom : Videntur mihi sermones tui boni et justi, sed non est qui te audiat constitutus a rege. Dicebatque Absalom :

15:3 And Absalom answered him: Thy words seem to me good and just. But there is no man appointed by the king to hear thee. And Absalom said:

15:4 Quis me constituat judicem super terram, ut ad me veniant omnes qui habent negotium, et juste judicem ?

15:4 O that they would make me judge over the land, that all that have business might come to me, that I might do them justice.

15:5 Sed et cum accederet ad eum homo ut salutaret illum, extendebat manum suam, et apprehendens osculabatur eum.

15:5 Moreover when any man came to him to salute him, he put forth his hand, and took him, and kissed him.

15:6 Faciebatque hoc omni Israël venienti ad judicium ut audiretur a rege, et sollicitabat corda virorum Israël.

15:6 And this he did to all Israel that came for judgment, to be heard by the king, and he enticed the hearts of the men of Israel.

15:7 Post quadraginta autem annos, dixit Absalom ad regem David : Vadam, et reddam vota mea quæ vovi Domino in Hebron.

15:7 And after forty years, Absalom said to king David: Let me go, and pay my vows which I have vowed to the Lord in Hebron.

15:8 Vovens enim vovit servus tuus cum esset in Gessur Syriæ, dicens : Si reduxerit me Dominus in Jerusalem, sacrificabo Domino.

15:8 For thy servant made a vow, when he was in Gessur of Syria, saying: If the Lord shall bring me again into Jerusalem, I will offer sacrifice to the Lord.

15:9 Dixitque ei rex David : Vade in pace. Et surrexit, et abiit in Hebron.

15:9 And king David said to him: Go in peace. And he arose, and went to Hebron.

15:10 Misit autem Absalom exploratores in universas tribus Israël, dicens : Statim ut audieritis clangorem buccinæ, dicite : Regnavit Absalom in Hebron.

15:10 And Absalom sent spies into all the tribes of Israel, saying: As soon as you shall hear the sound of the trumpet, say ye: Absalom reigneth in Hebron.

15:11 Porro cum Absalom ierunt ducenti viri de Jerusalem vocati, euntes simplici corde, et causam penitus ignorantes.

15:11 Now there went with Absalom two hundred men out of Jerusalem that were called, going with simplicity of heart, and knowing nothing of the design.

15:12 Accersivit quoque Absalom Achitophel Gilonitem consiliarium David, de civitate sua Gilo. Cumque immolaret victimas, facta est conjuratio valida, populusque concurrens augebatur cum Absalom.

15:12 Absalom also sent for Achitophel the Gilonite, David's counsellor, from his city Gilo. And while he was offering sacrifices, there was a strong conspiracy, and the people running together increased with Absalom.

15:13 Venit igitur nuntius ad David, dicens : Toto corde universus Israël sequitur Absalom.

15:13 And there came a messenger to David, saying: All Israel with their whole heart followeth Absalom.

15:14 Et ait David servis suis qui erant cum eo in Jerusalem : Surgite, fugiamus : neque enim erit nobis effugium a facie Absalom : festinate egredi, ne forte veniens occupet nos, et impellat super nos ruinam, et percutiat civitatem in ore gladii.

15:14 And David said to his servants, that were with him in Jerusalem: Arise and let us flee: for we shall not escape else from the face of Absalom: make haste to go out, lest he come and overtake us, and bring ruin upon us, and smite the city with the edge of the sword.

15:15 Dixeruntque servi regis ad eum : Omnia quæcumque præceperit dominus noster rex, libenter exequemur servi tui.

15:15 And the king's servants said to him: Whatsoever our lord the king shall command, we thy servants will willingly execute.

15:16 Egressus est ergo rex et universa domus ejus pedibus suis : et dereliquit rex decem mulieres concubinas ad custodiendam domum.

15:16 And the king went forth, and all his household on foot: and the king left ten women his concubines to keep the house:

15:17 Egressusque rex et omnis Israël pedibus suis, stetit procul a domo :

15:17 And the king going forth and all Israel on foot, stood afar off from the house:

15:18 et universi servi ejus ambulabant juxta eum, et legiones Cerethi, et Phelethi, et omnes Gethæi, pugnatores validi, sexcenti viri qui secuti eum fuerant de Geth pedites, præcedebant regem.

15:18 And all his servants walked by him, and the bands of the Cerethi, and the Phelethi, and all the Gethites, valiant warriors, six hundred men who had followed him from Geth on foot, went before the king.

15:19 Dixit autem rex ad Ethai Gethæum : Cur venis nobiscum ? revertere, et habita cum rege, quia peregrinus es, et egressus es de loco tuo.

15:19 And the king said to Ethai the Gethite: Why comest thou with us: return and dwell with the king, for thou art a stranger, and art come out of thy own place.

15:20 Heri venisti, et hodie compelleris nobiscum egredi ? ego autem vadam quo iturus sum : revertere, et reduc tecum fratres tuos, et Dominus faciet tecum misericordiam et veritatem, quia ostendisti gratiam et fidem.

15:20 Yesterday thou camest, and to day shalt thou be forced to go forth with us? but I shall go whither I am going: return thou, and take back thy brethren with thee, and the Lord will shew thee mercy, and truth, because thou hast shewn grace and fidelity.

15:21 Et respondit Ethai regi dicens : Vivit Dominus, et vivit dominus meus rex, quoniam in quocumque loco fueris, domine mi rex, sive in morte, sive in vita, ibi erit servus tuus.

15:21 And Ethai answered the king, saying: As the Lord liveth, and as my lord the king liveth: in what place soever thou shalt be, my lord, O king, either in death, or in life, there will thy servant be.

15:22 Et ait David Ethai : Veni, et transi. Et transivit Ethai Gethæus, et omnes viri qui cum eo erant, et reliqua multitudo.

15:22 And David said to Ethai: Come, and pass over. And Ethai the Gethite passed, and all the men that were with him, and the rest of the people.

15:23 Omnesque flebant voce magna, et universus populus transibat : rex quoque transgrediebatur torrentem Cedron, et cunctus populus incedebat contra viam quæ respicit ad desertum.

15:23 And they all wept with a loud voice, and all the people passed over: the king also himself went over the brook Cedron, and all the people marched towards the way that looketh to the desert.

15:24 Venit autem et Sadoc sacerdos, et universi Levitæ cum eo, portantes arcam fœderis Dei : et deposuerunt arcam Dei. Et ascendit Abiathar, donec expletus esset omnis populus qui egressus fuerat de civitate.

15:24 And Sadoc the priest also came, and all the Levites with him carrying the ark of the covenant of God, and they set down the ark of God: and Abiathar went up, till all the people that was come out of the city had done passing.

15:25 Et dixit rex ad Sadoc : Reporta arcam Dei in urbem : si invenero gratiam in oculis Domini, reducet me, et ostendet mihi eam, et tabernaculum suum.

15:25 And the king said to Sadoc: Carry back the ark of God into the city: if I shall find grace in the sight of the Lord, he will bring me again, and he will shew me it, and his tabernacle.

15:26 Si autem dixerit mihi : Non places : præsto sum : faciat quod bonum est coram se.

15:26 But if he shall say to me: Thou pleasest me not: I am ready, let him do that which is good before him.

15:27 Et dixit rex ad Sadoc sacerdotem : O videns, revertere in civitatem in pace : et Achimaas filius tuus, et Jonathas filius Abiathar, duo filii vestri, sint vobiscum.

15:27 And the king said to Sadoc the priest: O seer, return into the city in peace: and let Achimaas thy son, and Jonathan the son of Abiathar, your two sons, be with you.

15:28 Ecce ego abscondar in campestribus deserti, donec veniat sermo a vobis indicans mihi.

15:28 Behold I will lie hid in the plains of the wilderness, till there come word from you to certify me.

15:29 Reportaverunt ergo Sadoc et Abiathar arcam Dei in Jerusalem, et manserunt ibi.

15:29 So Sadoc and Abiathar carried back the ark of God into Jerusalem: and they tarried there.

15:30 Porro David ascendebat clivum Olivarum, scandens et flens, nudis pedibus incedens, et operto capite : sed et omnis populus qui erat cum eo, operto capite ascendebat plorans.

15:30 But David went up by the ascent of mount Olivet, going up and weeping, walking barefoot, and with his head covered, and all the people that were with them, went up with their heads covered weeping.

15:31 Nuntiatum est autem David quod et Achitophel esset in conjuratione cum Absalom : dixitque David : Infatua, quæso, Domine, consilium Achitophel.

15:31 And it was told David that Achitophel also was in the conspiracy with Absalom, and David said: Infatuate, O Lord, I beseech thee, the counsel of Achitophel.

15:32 Cumque ascenderet David summitatem montis in quo adoraturus erat Dominum, ecce occurrit ei Chusai Arachites, scissa veste, et terra pleno capite.

15:32 And when David was come to the top of the mountain, where he was about to adore the Lord, behold Chusai the Arachite, came to meet him with his garment rent and his head covered with earth.

15:33 Et dixit ei David : Si veneris mecum, eris mihi oneri :

15:33 And David said to him: If thou come with me, thou wilt be a burden to me:

15:34 si autem in civitatem revertaris, et dixeris Absalom : Servus tuus sum, rex : sicut fui servus patris tui, sic ero servus tuus : dissipabis consilium Achitophel.

15:34 But if thou return into the city, and wilt say to Absalom: I am thy servant, O king: as I have been thy father's servant, so I will be thy servant: thou shalt defeat the counsel of Achitophel.

15:35 Habes autem tecum Sadoc et Abiathar sacerdotes : et omne verbum quodcumque audieris de domo regis, indicabis Sadoc et Abiathar sacerdotibus.

15:35 And thou hast with thee Sadoc, and soever thou shalt hear out of the king's house, thou shalt tell it to Sadoc and Abiathar the priests.

15:36 Sunt autem cum eis duo filii eorum Achimaas filius Sadoc, et Jonathas filius Abiathar : et mittetis per eos ad me omne verbum quod audieritis.

15:36 And there are with them their two sons Achimaas; the son of Sadoc, and Jonathan the son of Abiathar: and you shall send by them to me every thing that you shall hear.

15:37 Veniente ergo Chusai amico David in civitatem, Absalom quoque ingressus est Jerusalem.

15:37 Then Chusai the friend of David went into the city, and Absalom came into Jerusalem.

Chapter 16

16:1 Cumque David transisset paululum montis verticem, apparuit Siba puer Miphiboseth in occursum ejus, cum duobus asinis, qui onerati erant ducentis panibus, et centum alligaturis uvæ passæ, et centum massis palatharum, et utre vini.

16:1 And when David was a little past the top of the hill, behold Siba the servant of Miphiboseth came to meet him with two asses, laden with two hundred loaves of bread, and a hundred bunches of raisins, a hundred cakes of figs, and a vessel of wine.

16:2 Et dixit rex Sibæ : Quid sibi volunt hæc ? Responditque Siba : Asini, domesticis regis ut sedeant : panes et palathæ ad vescendum pueris tuis : vinum autem ut bibat siquis defecerit in deserto.

16:2 And the king said to Siba: What mean these things? And Siba answered: The asses are for the king's household to sit on: and the loaves and the figs for thy servants to eat, and the wine to drink if any man be faint in the desert.

16:3 Et ait rex : Ubi est filius domini tui ? Responditque Siba regi : Remansit in Jerusalem, dicens : Hodie restituet mihi domus Israël regnum patris mei.

16:3 And the king said: Where is thy master's son? And Siba answered the king: He remained in Jerusalem, saying: To day, will the house of Israel restore me the kingdom of my father.

16:4 Et ait rex Sibæ : Tua sint omnia quæ fuerunt Miphiboseth. Dixitque Siba : Oro ut inveniam gratiam coram te, domine mi rex.

16:4 And the king said to Siba: I give thee all that belonged to Miphiboseth. And Siba said: I beseech thee let me find grace before thee, my lord, O king.

16:5 Venit ergo rex David usque Bahurim : et ecce egrediebatur inde vir de cognatione domus Saul, nomine Semei, filius Gera : procedebatque egrediens, et maledicebat,

16:5 And king David came as far as Bahurim: and behold there came out from thence a man of the kindred of the house of Saul named Semei, the son of Gera, and coming out he cursed as he went on,

16:6 mittebatque lapides contra David et contra universos servos regis David : omnis autem populus, et universi bellatores, a dextro et a sinistro latere regis incedebant.

16:6 And he threw stones at David, and at all the servants of king David: and all the people, and all the warriors walked on the right, and on the left side of the king.

16:7 Ita autem loquebatur Semei cum malediceret regi : Egredere, egredere, vir sanguinum, et vir Belial.

16:7 And thus said Semei when he cursed the king: Come out, come out, thou man of blood, and thou man of Belial.

16:8 Reddidit tibi Dominus universum sanguinem domus Saul : quoniam invasisti regnum pro eo, et dedit Dominus regnum in manu Absalom filii tui : et ecce premunt te mala tua, quoniam vir sanguinum es.

16:8 The Lord hath repaid thee for all the blood of the house of Saul: because thou hast usurped the kingdom in his stead, and the Lord hath given the kingdom into the hand of Absalom thy son: and behold thy evils press upon thee, because thou art a man of blood.

16:9 Dixit autem Abisai filius Sarviæ regi : Quare maledicit canis hic mortuus domino meo regi ? vadam, et amputabo caput ejus.

16:9 And Abisai the son of Sarvia said to the king: Why should this dead dog curse my lord the king? I will go, and cut off his head.

16:10 Et ait rex : Quid mihi et vobis est, filii Sarviæ ? dimittite eum, ut maledicat : Dominus enim præcepit ei ut malediceret David : et quis est qui audeat dicere quare sic fecerit ?

16:10 And the king said: What have I to do with you, ye sons of Sarvia? Let him alone and let him curse: for the Lord hath bid him curse David: and who is he that shall dare say, why hath he done so?

16:11 Et ait rex Abisai, et universis servis suis : Ecce filius meus qui egressus est de utero meo, quærit animam meam : quanto magis nunc filius Jemini ? Dimittite eum ut maledicat juxta præceptum Domini :

16:11 And the king said to Abisai, and to all his servants: Behold my son, who came forth from my bowels, seeketh my life: how much more now a son of Jemini? let him alone that he may curse as the Lord hath bidden him.

16:12 si forte respiciat Dominus afflictionem meam, et reddat mihi Dominus bonum pro maledictione hac hodierna.

16:12 Perhaps the Lord may look upon my affliction, and the Lord may render me good for the cursing of this day.

16:13 Ambulabat itaque David et socii ejus per viam cum eo. Semei autem per jugum montis ex latere contra illum gradiebatur, maledicens, et mittens lapides adversum eum, terramque spargens.

16:13 And David and his men with him went by the way. And Semei by the hill's side went over against him, cursing, and casting stones at him, and scattering earth.

16:14 Venit itaque rex, et universus populus cum eo lassus, et refocillati sunt ibi.

16:14 And the king and all the people with him came weary, and refreshed themselves there.

16:15 Absalom autem et omnis populus ejus ingressi sunt Jerusalem, sed et Achitophel cum eo.

16:15 But Absalom and all his people came into Jerusalem, and Achitophel was with him.

16:16 Cum autem venisset Chusai Arachites amicus David ad Absalom, locutus est ad eum : Salve rex, salve rex.

16:16 And when Chusai the Arachite, David's friend, was come to Absalom, he said to him: God save thee, O king, God save thee, O king.

16:17 Ad quem Absalom : Hæc est, inquit, gratia tua ad amicum tuum ? quare non ivisti cum amico tuo ?

16:17 And Absalom said to him, Is this thy kindness to thy friend? Why wentest thou not with thy friend?

16:18 Responditque Chusai ad Absalom : Nequaquam : quia illius ero, quem elegit Dominus, et omnis hic populus, et universus Israël : et cum eo manebo.

16:18 And Chusai answered Absalom: Nay: for I will be his, whom the Lord hath chosen, and all this people, and all Israel, and with him will I abide.

16:19 Sed ut et hoc inferam, cui ego serviturus sum ? nonne filio regis ? Sicut parui patri tuo, ita parebo et tibi.

16:19 Besides this, whom shall I serve? is it not the king's son? as I have served thy father, so will I serve thee also.

16:20 Dixit autem Absalom ad Achitophel : Inite consilium quid agere debeamus.

16:20 And Absalom said to Achitophel: Consult what we are to do.

16:21 Et ait Achitophel ad Absalom : Ingredere ad concubinas patris tui, quas dimisit ad custodiendam domum : ut cum audierit omnis Israël quod fœdaveris patrem tuum, roborentur tecum manus eorum.

16:21 And Achitophel said to Absalom: Go in to the concubines of thy father, whom he hath left to keep the house: that when all Israel shall hear that thou hast disgraced thy father, their hands may be strengthened with thee.

16:22 Tetenderunt ergo Absalom tabernaculum in solario, ingressusque est ad concubinas patris sui coram universo Israël.

16:22 So they spread a tent for Absalom on the top of the house, and he went in to his father's concubines before all Israel.

16:23 Consilium autem Achitophel quod dabat in diebus illis, quasi si quis consuleret Deum : sic erat omne consilium Achitophel, et cum esset cum David, et cum esset cum Absalom.

16:23 Now the counsel of Achitophel, which he gave in those days, was as if a man should consult God: so was all the counsel of Achitophel, both when he was with David, and when he was with Absalom.

Chapter 17

17:1 Dixit ergo Achitophel ad Absalom : Eligam mihi duodecim millia virorum, et consurgens persequar David hac nocte.

17:1 And Achitophel said to Absalom: I will choose me twelve thousand men, and I will arise and pursue after David this night.

17:2 Et irruens super eum (quippe qui lassus est, et solutis manibus), percutiam eum : cumque fugerit omnis populus qui cum eo est, percutiam regem desolatum.

17:2 And coming upon him (for he is now weary, and weak handed) I will defeat him: and when all the people is put to flight that is with him, I will kill the king who will be left alone.

17:3 Et reducam universum populum, quomodo unus homo reverti solet : unum enim virum tu quæris : et omnis populus erit in pace.

17:3 And I will bring back all the people, as if they were but one man: for thou seekest but one man: and all the people shall be in peace.

17:4 Placuitque sermo ejus Absalom, et cunctis majoribus natu Israël.

17:4 And his saying pleased Absalom, and all the ancients of Israel.

17:5 Ait autem Absalom : Vocate Chusai Arachiten, et audiamus quid etiam ipse dicat.

17:5 But Absalom said: Call Chusai the Arachite, and let us hear what he also saith.

17:6 Cumque venisset Chusai ad Absalom, ait Absalom ad eum : Hujuscemodi sermonem locutus est Achitophel : facere debemus an non ? quod das consilium ?

17:6 And when Chusai was come to Absalom, Absalom said to him: Achitophel hath spoken after this manner: shall we do it or not? what counsel dost thou give?

17:7 Et dixit Chusai ad Absalom : Non est bonum consilium quod dedit Achitophel hac vice.

17:7 And Chusai said to Absalom: The counsel that Achitophel hath given this time is not good.

17:8 Et rursum intulit Chusai : Tu nosti patrem tuum, et viros qui cum eo sunt, esse fortissimos et amaro animo, veluti si ursa raptis catulis in saltu sæviat : sed et pater tuus vir bellator est, nec morabitur cum populo.

17:8 And again Chusai said: Thou knowest thy father, and the men that are with him, that they are very valiant, and bitter in their mind, as a bear raging in the wood when her whelps are taken away: and thy father is a warrior, and will not lodge with the people.

17:9 Forsitan nunc latitat in foveis, aut in uno, quo voluerit, loco : et cum ceciderit unus quilibet in principio, audiet quicumque audierit, et dicet : Facta est plaga in populo qui sequebatur Absalom.

17:9 Perhaps he now lieth hid in pits, or in some other place where he liest: and when any one shall fall at the first, every one that heareth it shall say: There is a slaughter among the people that followed Absalom.

17:10 Et fortissimus quisque, cujus cor est quasi leonis, pavore solvetur : scit enim omnis populus Israël fortem esse patrem tuum, et robustos omnes qui cum eo sunt.

17:10 And the most valiant man whose heart is as the heart of a lion, shall melt for fear: for all the people of Israel know thy father to be a valiant man, and that all who are with him are valiant.

17:11 Sed hoc mihi videtur rectum esse consilium. Congregetur ad te universus Israël, a Dan usque Bersabee, quasi arena maris innumerabilis : et tu eris in medio eorum.

17:11 But this seemeth to me to be good counsel: Let all Israel be gathered to thee, from Dan to Bersabee, as the sand of the sea which cannot be numbered: and thou shalt be in the midst of them.

17:12 Et irruemus super eum in quocumque loco inventus fuerit, et operiemus eum, sicut cadere solet ros super terram : et non relinquemus de viris qui cum eo sunt, ne unum quidem.

17:12 And we shall come upon him in what place soever he shall be found: and we shall cover him, as the dew falleth upon the ground, and we shall not leave of the men that are with him, not so much as one.

17:13 Quod si urbem aliquam fuerit ingressus, circumdabit omnis Israël civitati illi funes, et trahemus eam in torrentem, ut non reperiatur ne calculus quidem ex ea.

17:13 And if he shall enter into any city, all Israel shall cast ropes round about that city, and we will draw it into the river, so that there shall not be found so much as one small stone thereof.

17:14 Dixitque Absalom, et omnes viri Israël : Melius est consilium Chusai Arachitæ, consilio Achitophel : Domini autem nutu dissipatum est consilium Achitophel utile, ut induceret Dominus super Absalom malum.

17:14 And Absalom, and all the men of Israel said: The counsel of Chusai the Arachite is better than the counsel of Achitophel: and by the will of the Lord the profitable counsel of Achitophel was defeated, that the Lord might bring evil upon Absalom.

17:15 Et ait Chusai Sadoc et Abiathar sacerdotibus : Hoc et hoc modo consilium dedit Achitophel Absalom et senioribus Israël : et ego tale et tale dedi consilium.

17:15 And Chusai said to Sadoc and Abiathar the priests: Thus and thus did Achitophel counsel Absalom, and the ancients of Israel: and thus and thus did I counsel them.

17:16 Nunc ergo mittite cito, et nuntiate David, dicentes : Ne moreris nocte hac in campestribus deserti, sed absque dilatione transgredere : ne forte absorbeatur rex, et omnis populus qui cum eo est.

17:16 Now therefore send quickly, and tell David, saying: Tarry not this night in the plains of the wilderness, but without delay pass over: lest the king be swallowed up, and all the people that is with him.

17:17 Jonathas autem et Achimaas stabant juxta fontem Rogel : abiit ancilla et nuntiavit eis. Et illi profecti sunt, ut referrent ad regem David nuntium : non enim poterant videri, aut introire civitatem.

17:17 And Jonathan and Achimaas stayed by the fountain Rogel: and there went a maid and told them: and they went forward, to carry the message to king David, for they might not be seen, nor enter into the city.

17:18 Vidit autem eos quidam puer, et indicavit Absalom : illi vero concito gradu ingressi sunt domum cujusdam viri in Bahurim, qui habebat puteum in vestibulo suo : et descenderunt in eum.

17:18 But a certain boy saw them, and told Absalom: but they making haste went into the house of a certain man in Bahurim, who had a well in his court, and they went down into it.

17:19 Tulit autem mulier, et expandit velamen super os putei, quasi siccans ptisanas : et sic latuit res.

17:19 And a woman took, and spread a covering over the mouth of the well, as it were to dry sodden barley and so the thing was not known.

17:20 Cumque venissent servi Absalom in domum, ad mulierem dixerunt : Ubi est Achimaas et Jonathas ? Et respondit eis mulier : Transierunt festinanter, gustata paululum aqua. At hi qui quærebant, cum non reperissent, reversi sunt in Jerusalem.

17:20 And when Absalom's servants were come into the house, they said to the woman: Where is Achimaas and Jonathan? and the woman answered them: They passed on in haste, after they had tasted a little water. But they that sought them, when they found them not, returned into Jerusalem.

17:21 Cumque abiissent, ascenderunt illi de puteo, et pergentes nuntiaverunt regi David, et dixerunt : Surgite, et transite cito fluvium : quoniam hujuscemodi dedit consilium contra vos Achitophel.

17:21 And when they were gone, they came up out of the well, and going on told king David, and said: Arise, and pass quickly over the river: for this manner of counsel has Achitophel given against you.

17:22 Surrexit ergo David, et omnis populus qui cum eo erat, et transierunt Jordanem, donec dilucesceret : et ne unus quidem residuus fuit, qui non transisset fluvium.

17:22 So David arose, and all the people that were with him, and they passed over the Jordan, until it grew light, and not one of them was left that was not gone ever the river.

17:23 Porro Achitophel videns quod non fuisset factum consilium suum, stravit asinum suum, surrexitque, et abiit in domum suam et in civitatem suam : et disposita domo sua, suspendio interiit, et sepultus est in sepulchro patris sui.

17:23 But Achitophel seeing that his counsel was not followed, saddled his ass, and arose and went home to his house and to his city, and putting his house in order, hanged himself, and was buried in the sepulchre of his father.

17:24 David autem venit in castra, et Absalom transivit Jordanem, ipse et omnes viri Israël cum eo.

17:24 But David came to the camp, and Absalom passed over the Jordan, he and all the men of Israel with him.

17:25 Amasam vero constituit Absalom pro Joab super exercitum : Amasa autem erat filius viri qui vocabatur Jetra de Jezraëli, qui ingressus est ad Abigail filiam Naas, sororem Sarviæ, quæ fuit mater Joab.

17:25 Now Absalom appointed Amasa in Joab's stead over the army: and Amasa was the son of a man who was called Jethra, of Jezrael, who went in to Abigail the daughter of Naas, the sister of Sarvia who was the mother of Joab.

17:26 Et castrametatus est Israël cum Absalom in terra Galaad.

17:26 And Israel camped with Absalom in the land of Galaad.

17:27 Cumque venisset David in castra, Sobi filius Naas de Rabbath filiorum Ammon, et Machir filius Ammihel de Lodabar, et Berzellai Galaadites de Rogelim,

17:27 And when David was come to the camp, Sobi the son of Naas of Rabbath of the children of Ammon, and Machir the son of Ammihel of Lodabar and Berzellai the Galaadite of Rogelim,

17:28 obtulerunt ei stratoria, et tapetia, et vasa fictilia, frumentum, et hordeum, et farinam, et polentam, et fabam, et lentem, et frixum cicer,

17:28 Brought him beds, and tapestry, and earthen vessels, and wheat, and barley, and meal, and parched corn, and beans, and lentils, and fried pulse,

17:29 et mel, et butyrum, oves, et pingues vitulos : dederuntque David, et populo qui cum eo erat, ad vescendum : suspicati enim sunt populum fame et siti fatigari in deserto.

17:29 And honey, and butter, and sheep, and fat calves, and they gave to David and the people that were with him, to eat: for they suspected that the people were faint with hunger and thirst in the wilderness.

Chapter 18

18:1 Igitur considerato David populo suo, constituit super eos tribunos et centuriones,

18:1 And David, having reviewed his people, appointed over them captains of thousands and of hundreds,

18:2 et dedit populi tertiam partem sub manu Joab, et tertiam partem sub manu Abisai filii Sarviæ fratris Joab, et tertiam partem sub manu Ethai, qui erat de Geth. Dixitque rex ad populum : Egrediar et ego vobiscum.

18:2 And sent forth a third part of the people under the hand of Joab, and a third part under the hand of Abisai the son of Sarvia Joab's brother, and a third part under the hand of Ethai, who was of Geth: and the king said to the people: I also will go forth with you.

18:3 Et respondit populus : Non exibis : sive enim fugerimus, non magnopere ad eos de nobis pertinebit : sive media pars ceciderit e nobis, non satis curabunt, quia tu unus pro decem millibus computaris : melius est igitur ut sis nobis in urbe præsidio.

18:3 And the people answered: Thou shalt not go forth: for if we flee away, they will not much mind us: or if half of us should fall, they will not greatly care: for thou alone art accounted for ten thousand: it is better therefore that thou shouldst be in the city to succour us.

18:4 Ad quos rex ait : Quod vobis videtur rectum, hoc faciam. Stetit ergo rex juxta portam : egrediebaturque populus per turmas suas centeni et milleni.

18:4 And the king said to them: What seemeth good to you, that will I do. And the king stood by the gate: and all the people went forth by their troops, by hundreds and by thousands.

18:5 Et præcepit rex Joab, et Abisai, et Ethai, dicens : Servate mihi puerum Absalom. Et omnis populus audiebat præcipientem regem cunctis principibus pro Absalom.

18:5 And the king commanded Joab, and Abisai, and Ethai, saying: Save me the boy Absalom. And all the people heard the king giving charge to all the princes concerning Absalom.

18:6 Itaque egressus est populus in campum contra Israël, et factum est prælium in saltu Ephraim.

18:6 So the people went out into the field against Israel, and the battle was fought in the forest of Ephraim.

18:7 Et cæsus est ibi populus Israël ab exercitu David, factaque est plaga magna in die illa, viginti millium.

18:7 And the people of Israel were defeated there by David's army, and a great slaughter was made that day of twenty thousand men.

18:8 Fuit autem ibi prælium dispersum super faciem omnis terræ, et multo plures erant quos saltus consumpserat de populo, quam hi quos voraverat gladius in die illa.

18:8 And the battle there was scattered over the face of all the country, and there were many more of the people whom the forest consumed, than whom the sword devoured that day.

18:9 Accidit autem ut occurreret Absalom servis David, sedens mulo : cumque ingressus fuisset mulus subter condensam quercum et magnam, adhæsit caput ejus quercui : et illo suspenso inter cælum et terram, mulus cui insederat, pertransivit.

18:9 And it happened that Absalom met the servants of David, riding on a mule: and as the mule went under a thick and large oak, his head stuck in the oak: and while he hung between the heaven and the earth, the mule on which he rode passed on.

18:10 Vidit autem hoc quispiam, et nuntiavit Joab, dicens : Vidi Absalom pendere de quercu.

18:10 And one saw this and told Joab, saying: I saw Absalom hanging upon an oak.

18:11 Et ait Joab viro qui nuntiaverat ei : Si vidisti, quare non confodisti eum cum terra, et ego dedissem tibi decem argenti siclos, et unum balteum ?

18:11 And Joab said to the man that told him: If thou sawest him, why didst thou not stab him to the ground, and I would have given thee ten sicles of silver, and a belt?

18:12 Qui dixit ad Joab : Si appenderes in manibus meis mille argenteos, nequaquam mitterem manum meam in filium regis : audientibus enim nobis præcepit rex tibi, et Abisai, et Ethai, dicens : Custodite mihi puerum Absalom.

18:12 And he said to Joab: If thou wouldst have paid down in my hands a thousand pieces of silver, I would not lay my hands upon the king's son for in our hearing the king charged thee, and Abisai, and Ethai, saying: Save me the boy Absalom.

18:13 Sed etsi fecissem contra animam meam audacter, nequaquam hoc regem latere potuisset, et tu stares ex adverso ?

18:13 Yea and if I should have acted boldly against my own life, this could not have been hid from the king, and wouldst thou have stood by me?

18:14 Et ait Joab : Non sicut tu vis, sed aggrediar eum coram te. Tulit ergo tres lanceas in manu sua, et infixit eas in corde Absalom : cumque adhuc palpitaret hærens in quercu,

18:14 And Joab said: Not as thou wilt, but I will set upon him in thy sight. So he took three lances in his hand, and thrust them into the heart of Absalom: and whilst he yet panted for life, sticking on the oak,

18:15 cucurrerunt decem juvenes armigeri Joab, et percutientes interfecerunt eum.

18:15 Ten young men, armourbearers of Joab, ran up, and striking him slew him.

18:16 Cecinit autem Joab buccina, et retinuit populum, ne persequeretur fugientem Israël, volens parcere multitudini.

18:16 And Joab sounded the trumpet, and kept back the people from pursuing after Israel in their flight, being willing to spare the multitude.

18:17 Et tulerunt Absalom, et projecerunt eum in saltu, in foveam grandem, et comportaverunt super eum acervum lapidum magnum nimis : omnis autem Israël fugit in tabernacula sua.

18:17 And they took Absalom, and cast him into a great pit in the forest, and they laid an exceeding great heap of stones upon him: but all Israel fled to their own dwellings.

18:18 Porro Absalom erexerat sibi, cum adhuc viveret, titulum qui est in Valle regis : dixerat enim : Non habeo filium, et hoc erit monimentum nominis mei. Vocavitque titulum nomine suo, et appellatur Manus Absalom, usque ad hanc diem.

18:18 Now Absalom had reared up for himself, in his lifetime, a pillar, which is in the king's valley: for he said: I have no son, and this shall be the monument of my name. And he called the pillar by his own name, and it is called the hand of Absalom, to this day.

18:19 Achimaas autem filius Sadoc, ait : Curram, et nuntiabo regi quia judicium fecerit ei Dominus de manu inimicorum ejus.

18:19 And Achimaas the son of Sadoc said: I will run and tell the king, that the Lord hath done judgment for him from the hand of his enemies.

18:20 Ad quem Joab dixit : Non eris nuntius in hac die, sed nuntiabis in alia : hodie nolo te nuntiare : filius enim regis est mortuus.

18:20 And Joab said to him: Thou shalt not be the messenger this day, but shalt bear tidings another day: this day I will not have thee bear tidings, because the king's son is dead.

18:21 Et ait Joab Chusi : Vade, et nuntia regi quæ vidisti. Adoravit Chusi Joab, et cucurrit.

18:21 And Joab said to Chusai: Go, and tell the king what thou hast seen. Chusai bowed down to Joab, and ran.

18:22 Rursus autem Achimaas filius Sadoc dixit ad Joab : Quid impedit si etiam ego curram post Chusi ? Dixitque ei Joab : Quid vis currere, fili mi ? non eris boni nuntii bajulus.

18:22 Then Achimaas the son of Sadoc said to Joab again: Why might not I also run after Chusai? And Joab said to him: Why wilt thou run, my son? thou wilt not be the bearer of good tidings.

18:23 Qui respondit : Quid enim si cucurrero ? Et ait ei : Curre. Currens ergo Achimaas per viam compendii, transivit Chusi.

18:23 He answered: But what if I run? And he said to him: Run. Then Achimaas running by a nearer way passed Chusai.

18:24 David autem sedebat inter duas portas : speculator vero, qui erat in fastigio portæ super murum, elevans oculos, vidit hominem currentem solum.

18:24 And David sat between the two gates: and the watchman that was on the top of the gate upon the wall, lifting up his eyes, saw a man running alone.

18:25 Et exclamans indicavit regi : dixitque rex : Si solus est, bonus est nuntius in ore ejus. Properante autem illo, et accedente propius,

18:25 And crying out he told the king: and the king said: If he be alone, there are good tidings in his mouth. And as he was coming apace, and drawing nearer,

18:26 vidit speculator hominem alterum currentem, et vociferans in culmine, ait : Apparet mihi alter homo currens solus. Dixitque rex : Et iste bonus est nuntius.

18:26 The watchman saw another man running, and crying aloud from above, he said: I see another man running alone. And the king said: He also is a good messenger.

18:27 Speculator autem : Contemplor, ait, cursum prioris, quasi cursum Achimaas filii Sadoc. Et ait rex : Vir bonus est, et nuntium portans bonum venit.

18:27 And the watchman said: The running of the foremost seemeth to me like the running of Achimaas the son of Sadoc. And the king said: He is a good man: and cometh with good news.

18:28 Clamans autem Achimaas, dixit ad regem : Salve rex. Et adorans regem coram eo pronus in terram, ait : Benedictus Dominus Deus tuus, qui conclusit homines qui levaverunt manus suas contra dominum meum regem.

18:28 And Achimaas crying out, said to the king: God save thee, O king. And falling down before the king with his face to the ground, he said: Blessed be the Lord thy God, who hath shut up the men that have lifted up their hands against the lord my king.

18:29 Et ait rex : Estne pax puero Absalom ? Dixitque Achimaas : Vidi tumultum magnum cum mitteret Joab servus tuus, o rex, me servum tuum : nescio aliud.

18:29 And the king said: Is the young man Absalom safe? And Achimaas said: I saw a great tumult, O king, when thy servant Joab sent me thy servant: I know nothing else.

18:30 Ad quem rex : Transi, ait, et sta hic. Cumque ille transisset, et staret,

18:30 And the king said to him: Pass, and stand here.

18:31 apparuit Chusi : et veniens ait : Bonum apporto nuntium, domine mi rex : judicavit enim pro te Dominus hodie de manu omnium qui surrexerunt contra te.

18:31 And when he had passed, and stood still, Chusai appeared and coming up he said: I bring good tidings, my lord, the king, for the Lord hath judged for thee this day from the hand of all that have risen up against thee.

18:32 Dixit autem rex ad Chusi : Estne pax puero Absalom ? Cui respondens Chusi : Fiant, inquit, sicut puer, inimici domini mei regis, et universi qui consurgunt adversus eum in malum.

18:32 And the king said to Chusai: Is the young man Absalom safe? And Chusai answering him, said: Let the enemies of my lord, the king, and all that rise against him unto evil, be as the young man is.

18:33 Contristatus itaque rex, ascendit cœnaculum portæ, et flevit. Et sic loquebatur, vadens : Fili mi Absalom, Absalom fili mi : quis mihi tribuat ut ego moriar pro te, Absalom fili mi, fili mi Absalom ?

18:33 The king therefore being much moved, went up to the high chamber over the gate, and wept. And as he went he spoke in this manner: My son Absalom, Absalom my son: would to God that I might die for thee, Absalom my son, my son Absalom.

Chapter 19

19:1 Nuntiatum est autem Joab quod rex fleret et lugeret filium suum,

19:1 And it was told Joab, that the king wept and mourned for his son:

19:2 et versa est victoria in luctum in die illa omni populo : audivit enim populus in die illa dici : Dolet rex super filio suo.

19:2 And the victory that day was turned into mourning unto all the people: for the people heard say that day: The king grieveth for his son.

19:3 Et declinavit populus in die illa ingredi civitatem, quomodo declinare solet populus versus et fugiens de prælio.

19:3 And the people shunned the going into the city that day as a people would do that hath turned their backs, and fled away from the battle.

19:4 Porro rex operuit caput suum, et clamabat voce magna : Fili mi Absalom, Absalom fili mi, fili mi.

19:4 And the king covered his head, and cried with a loud voice: O my son Absalom, O Absalom my son, O my son.

19:5 Ingressus ergo Joab ad regem in domum, dixit : Confudisti hodie vultus omnium servorum tuorum, qui salvam fecerunt animam tuam, et animam filiorum tuorum et filiarum tuarum, et animam uxorum tuarum, et animam concubinarum tuarum.

19:5 Then Joab going into the house to the king, said: Thou hast shamed this day the faces of all thy servants, that have saved thy life, and the lives of thy sons, and of thy daughters, and the lives of thy wives, and the lives of thy concubines.

19:6 Diligis odientes te, et odio habes diligentes te : et ostendisti hodie quia non curas de ducibus tuis et de servis tuis : et vere cognovi modo, quia si Absalom viveret, et omnes nos occubuissemus, tunc placeret tibi.

19:6 Thou lovest them that hate thee, and thou hatest them that love thee: and thou hast shewn this day that thou carest not for thy nobles, nor for thy servants: and I now plainly perceive that if Absalom had lived, and all we had been slain, then it would have pleased thee.

19:7 Nunc igitur surge, et procede, et alloquens satisfac servis tuis : juro enim tibi per Dominum quod si non exieris, ne unus quidem remansurus sit tecum nocte hac : et pejus erit hoc tibi quam omnia mala quæ venerunt super te ab adolescentia tua usque in præsens.

19:7 Now therefore arise, and go out, and speak to the satisfaction of thy servants: for I swear to thee by the Lord, that if thou wilt not go forth, there will not tarry with thee so much as one this night: and that will be worse to thee, than all the evils that have befallen thee from thy youth until now.

19:8 Surrexit ergo rex et sedit in porta : et omni populo nuntiatum est quod rex sederet in porta. Venitque universa multitudo coram rege : Israël autem fugit in tabernacula sua.

19:8 Then the king arose and sat in the gate: and it was told to all the people that the king sat in the gate: and all the people came before the king, but Israel fled to their own dwellings.

19:9 Omnis quoque populus certabat in cunctis tribubus Israël, dicens : Rex liberavit nos de manu inimicorum nostrorum ; ipse salvavit nos de manu Philisthinorum : et nunc fugit de terra propter Absalom.

19:9 And all the people were at strife in all the tribes of Israel, saying: The king delivered us out of the hand of our enemies, and he saved us out of the hand of the Philistines: and now he is fled out of the land for Absalom.

19:10 Absalom autem, quem unximus super nos, mortuus est in bello : usquequo siletis, et non reducitis regem ?

19:10 But Absalom, whom we anointed over us, is dead in the battle: how long are you silent, and bring not back the king?

19:11 Rex vero David misit ad Sadoc et Abiathar sacerdotes, dicens : Loquimini ad majores natu Juda, dicentes : Cur venitis novissimi ad reducendum regem in domum suam ? (Sermo autem omnis Israël pervenerat ad regem in domo ejus.)

19:11 And king David sent to Sadoc, and Abiathar the priests, saying: Speak to the ancients of Juda, saying: Why are you the last to bring the king back to his house? (For the talk of all Israel was come to the king in his house.)

19:12 Fratres mei vos, os meum, et caro mea vos, quare novissimi reducitis regem ?

19:12 You are my brethren, you are my bone, and my flesh, why are you the last to bring back the king?

19:13 Et Amasæ dicite : Nonne os meum, et caro mea es ? hæc faciat mihi Deus, et hæc addat, si non magister militiæ fueris coram me omni tempore pro Joab.

19:13 And say ye to Amasa: Art not thou my bone, and my flesh? So do God to me and add more, if thou be not the chief captain of the army before me always in the place of Joab.

19:14 Et inclinavit cor omnium virorum Juda quasi viri unius : miseruntque ad regem, dicentes : Revertere tu, et omnes servi tui.

19:14 And he inclined the heart of all the men of Juda, as it were of one man: and they sent to the king, saying: Return thou, and all thy servants.

19:15 Et reversus est rex, et venit usque ad Jordanem : et omnis Juda venit usque in Galgalam ut occurreret regi, et traduceret eum Jordanem.

19:15 And the king returned and came as far as the Jordan, and all Juda came as far as Galgal to meet the king, and to bring him over the Jordan.

19:16 Festinavit autem Semei filius Gera filii Jemini de Bahurim, et descendit cum viris Juda in occursum regis David,

19:16 And Semei the son of Gera the son of Jemini of Bahurim, made haste and went down with the men of Juda to meet king David,

19:17 cum mille viris de Benjamin, et Siba puer de domo Saul : et quindecim filii ejus, ac viginti servi erant cum eo : et irrumpentes Jordanem, ante regem

19:17 With a thousand men of Benjamin, and Siba the servant of the house of Saul: and his fifteen sons, and twenty servants were with him: and going over the Jordan,

19:18 transierunt vada, ut traducerent domum regis, et facerent juxta jussionem ejus : Semei autem filius Gera prostratus coram rege, cum jam transisset Jordanem,

19:18 They passed the fords before the king, that they might help over the king's household, and do according to his commandment. And Semei the son of Gera falling down before the king, when he was come over the Jordan,

19:19 dixit ad eum : Ne reputes mihi, domine mi, iniquitatem, neque memineris injuriarum servi tui in die qua egressus es, domine mi rex, de Jerusalem, neque ponas, rex, in corde tuo.

19:19 Said to him: Impute not to me, my lord, the iniquity, nor remember the injuries of thy servant on the day that thou, my lord, the king, wentest out of Jerusalem, nor lay it up in thy heart, O king.

19:20 Agnosco enim servus tuus peccatum meum : et idcirco hodie primus veni de omni domo Joseph, descendique in occursum domini mei regis.

19:20 For I thy servant acknowledge my sin: and therefore I am come this day the first of all the house of Joseph, and am come down to meet my lord the king.

19:21 Respondens vero Abisai filius Sarviæ, dixit : Numquid pro his verbis non occidetur Semei, quia maledixit christo Domini ?

19:21 But Abisai the son of Sarvia answering, said: Shall Semei for these words not be put to death, because he cursed the Lord's anointed?

19:22 Et ait David : Quid mihi et vobis, filii Sarviæ ? cur efficimini mihi hodie in satan ? ergone hodie interficietur vir in Israël ? an ignoro hodie me factum regem super Israël ?

19:22 And David said: What have I to do with you, ye sons of Sarvia? why are you a satan this day to me? shall there any man be killed this day in Israel? do not I know that this day I am made king over Israel?

19:23 Et ait rex Semei : Non morieris. Juravitque ei.

19:23 And the king said to Semei: Thou shalt not die. And he swore unto him.

19:24 Miphiboseth quoque filius Saul descendit in occursum regis, illotis pedibus et intonsa barba : vestesque suas non laverat a die qua egressus fuerat rex, usque ad diem reversionis ejus in pace.

19:24 And Miphiboseth the son of Saul came down to meet the king, and he had neither washed his feet, nor trimmed his beard: nor washed his garments from the day that the king went out, until the day of his return in peace.

19:25 Cumque Jerusalem occurrisset regi, dixit ei rex : Quare non venisti mecum, Miphiboseth ?

19:25 And when he met the king at Jerusalem, the king said to him: Why camest thou not with me, Miphiboseth?

19:26 Et respondens ait : Domine mi rex, servus meus contempsit me : dixique ei ego famulus tuus ut sterneret mihi asinum, et ascendens abirem cum rege : claudus enim sum servus tuus.

19:26 And he answering, said: My lord, O king, my servant despised me: for I thy servant spoke to him to saddle me an ass, that I might get on and go with the king: for I thy servant am lame.

19:27 Insuper et accusavit me servum tuum ad te dominum meum regem : tu autem, domine mi rex, sicut angelus Dei es : fac quod placitum est tibi.

19:27 Moreover he hath also accused me thy servant to thee, my lord the king: but thou my lord the king art as an angel of God, do what pleaseth thee.

19:28 Neque enim fuit domus patris mei, nisi morti obnoxia domino meo regi : tu autem posuisti me servum tuum inter convivas mensæ tuæ : quid ergo habeo justæ querelæ ? aut quid possum ultra vociferari ad regem ?

19:28 For all of my father's house were no better than worthy of death before my lord the king; and thou hast set me thy servant among the guests of thy table: what just complaint therefore have I? or what right to cry any more to the king?

19:29 Ait ergo ei rex : Quid ultra loqueris ? fixum est quod locutus sum : tu et Siba dividite possessiones.

19:29 Then the king said to him: Why speakest thou any more? what I have said is determined: thou and Siba divide the possessions.

19:30 Responditque Miphiboseth regi : Etiam cuncta accipiat, postquam reversus est dominus meus rex pacifice in domum suam.

19:30 And Miphiboseth answered the king: Yea, let him take all, forasmuch as my lord the king is returned peaceably into his house.

19:31 Berzellai quoque Galaadites, descendens de Rogelim, traduxit regem Jordanem, paratus etiam ultra fluvium prosequi eum.

19:31 Berzellai also the Galaadite coming down from Rogelim, brought the king over the Jordan, being ready also to wait on him beyond the river.

19:32 Erat autem Berzellai Galaadites senex valde, id est, octogenarius, et ipse præbuit alimenta regi cum moraretur in castris : fuit quippe vir dives nimis.

19:32 Now Berzellai the Galaadite was of a great age, that is to say, fourscore years old, and he provided the king with sustenance when he abode in the camp: for he was a man exceeding rich.

19:33 Dixit itaque rex ad Berzellai : Veni mecum, ut requiescas securus mecum in Jerusalem.

19:33 And the king said to Berzellai: Come with me that thou mayest rest secure with me in Jerusalem.

19:34 Et ait Berzellai ad regem : Quot sunt dies annorum vitæ meæ, ut ascendam cum rege in Jerusalem ?

19:34 And Berzellai said to the king: How many are the days of the years of my life, that I should go up with the king to Jerusalem?

19:35 Octogenarius sum hodie : numquid vigent sensus mei ad discernendum suave aut amarum ? aut delectare potest servum tuum cibus et potus ? vel audire possum ultra vocem cantorum atque cantatricum ? quare servus tuus sit oneri domino meo regi ?

19:35 I am this day fourscore years old, are my senses quick to discern sweet and bitter? or can meat or drink delight thy servant? or can I hear any more the voice of singing men and singing women? why should thy servant be a burden to my lord, the king?

19:36 Paululum procedam famulus tuus ab Jordane tecum : non indigeo hac vicissitudine,

19:36 I thy servant will go on a little way from the Jordan with thee: I need not this recompense.

19:37 sed obsecro ut revertar servus tuus, et moriar in civitate mea, et sepeliar juxta sepulchrum patris mei et matris meæ. Est autem servus tuus Chamaam : ipse vadat tecum, domine mi rex, et fac ei quidquid tibi bonum videtur.

19:37 But I beseech thee let thy servant return, and die in my own city, and be buried by the sepulchre of my father, and of my mother. But there is thy servant Chamaam, let him go with thee, my lord, the king, and do to him whatsoever seemeth good to thee.

19:38 Dixit itaque ei rex : Mecum transeat Chamaam, et ego faciam ei quidquid tibi placuerit : et omne quod petieris a me, impetrabis.

19:38 Then the king said to him: Let Chamaam go over with me, and I will do for him whatsoever shall please thee, and all that thou shalt ask of me, thou shalt obtain.

19:39 Cumque transisset universus populus et rex Jordanem, osculatus est rex Berzellai, et benedixit ei : et ille reversus est in locum suum.

19:39 And when all the people and the king had passed over the Jordan, the king kissed Berzellai, and blessed him: and he returned to his own place.

19:40 Transivit ergo rex in Galgalam, et Chamaam cum eo. Omnis autem populus Juda traduxerat regem, et media tantum pars adfuerat de populo Israël.

19:40 So the king went on to Galgal, and Chamaam with him. Now all the people of Juda had brought the king over, and only half of the people of Israel were there.

19:41 Itaque omnes viri Israël concurrentes ad regem dixerunt ei : Quare te furati sunt fratres nostri viri Juda, et traduxerunt regem et domum ejus Jordanem, omnesque viros David cum eo ?

19:41 Therefore all the men of Israel running together to the king, said to him: Why have our brethren the men of Juda stolen thee away, and have brought the king and his household over the Jordan, and all the men of David with him?

19:42 Et respondit omnis vir Juda ad viros Israël : Quia mihi propior est rex : cur irasceris super hac re ? numquid comedimus aliquid ex rege, aut munera nobis data sunt ?

19:42 And all the men of Juda answered the men of Israel: Because the king is nearer to me: why art thou angry for this matter? have we eaten any thing of the king's, or have any gifts been given us?

19:43 Et respondit vir Israël ad viros Juda, et ait : Decem partibus major ego sum apud regem, magisque ad me pertinet David quam ad te : cur fecisti mihi injuriam, et non mihi nuntiatum est priori, ut reducerem regem meum ? Durius autem responderunt viri Juda viris Israël.

19:43 And the men of Israel answered the men of Juda, and said: I have ten parts in the king more than thou, and David belongeth to me more than to thee: why hast thou done me a wrong, and why was it not told me first, that I might bring back my king? And the men of Juda answered more harshly than the men of Israel.

Chapter 20

20:1 Accidit quoque ut ibi esset vir Belial, nomine Seba, filius Bochri, vir Jemineus : et cecinit buccina, et ait : Non est nobis pars in David, neque hæreditas in filio Isai : revertere in tabernacula tua, Israël.

20:1 And there happened to be there a man of Belial, whose name was Seba, the son of Bochri, a man of Jemini: and he sounded the trumpet, and said: We have no part in David, nor inheritance in the son of Isai: return to thy dwellings, O Israel.

20:2 Et separatus est omnis Israël a David, secutusque est Seba filium Bochri : viri autem Juda adhæserunt regi suo a Jordane usque Jerusalem.

20:2 And all Israel departed from David, and followed Seba the son of Bochri: but the men of Juda stuck to their king from the Jordan unto Jerusalem.

20:3 Cumque venisset rex in domum suam in Jerusalem, tulit decem mulieres concubinas quas dereliquerat ad custodiendam domum, et tradidit eas in custodiam, alimenta eis præbens : et non est ingressus ad eas, sed erant clausæ usque in diem mortis suæ in viduitate viventes.

20:3 And when the king was come into his house at Jerusalem, he took the ten women his concubines, whom he had left to keep the house, and put them inward, allowing them provisions: and he went not in unto them, but they were shut up unto the day of their death living in widowhood.

20:4 Dixit autem rex Amasæ : Convoca mihi omnes viros Juda in diem tertium, et tu adesto præsens.

20:4 And the king said to Amasa: Assemble to me all the men of Juda against the third day, and be thou here present.

20:5 Abiit ergo Amasa ut convocaret Judam, et moratus est extra placitum quod ei constituerat rex.

20:5 So Amasa went to assemble the men of Juda, but he tarried beyond the set time which the king had appointed him.

20:6 Ait autem David ad Abisai : Nunc magis afflicturus est nos Seba filius Bochri quam Absalom : tolle igitur servos domini tui, et persequere eum, ne forte inveniat civitates munitas, et effugiat nos.

20:6 And David said to Abisai: Now will Seba the son of Bochri do us more harm than did Absalom: take thou therefore the servants of thy lord, and pursue after him, lest he find fenced cities, and escape us.

20:7 Egressi sunt ergo cum eo viri Joab, Cerethi quoque et Phelethi : et omnes robusti exierunt de Jerusalem ad persequendum Seba filium Bochri.

20:7 So Joab's men went out with him, and the Cerethi and the Phelethi: and all the valiant men went out of Jerusalem to pursue after Seba the son of Bochri.

20:8 Cumque illi essent juxta lapidem grandem qui est in Gabaon, Amasa veniens occurrit eis. Porro Joab vestitus erat tunica stricta ad mensuram habitus sui, et desuper accinctus gladio dependente usque ad ilia, in vagina, qui fabricatus levi motu egredi poterat, et percutere.

20:8 And when they were at the great stone which is in Gabaon, Amasa coming met them. And Joab had on a close coat of equal length with his habit, and over it was girded with a sword hanging down to his flank, in a scabbard, made in such manner as to come out with the least motion and strike.

20:9 Dixit itaque Joab ad Amasam : Salve mi frater. Et tenuit manu dextera mentum Amasæ, quasi osculans eum.

20:9 And Joab said to Amasa: God save thee, my brother. And he took Amasa by the chin with his right hand to kiss him.

20:10 Porro Amasa non observavit gladium quem habebat Joab : qui percussit eum in latere, et effudit intestina ejus in terram, nec secundum vulnus apposuit : et mortuus est. Joab autem, et Abisai frater ejus, persecuti sunt Seba filium Bochri.

20:10 But Amasa did not take notice of the sword, which Joab had, and he struck him in the side, and shed out his bowels to the ground, and gave him not a second wound, and he died. And Joab, and Abisai his brother pursued after Seba the son of Bochri.

20:11 Interea quidam viri, cum stetissent juxta cadaver Amasæ, de sociis Joab, dixerunt : Ecce qui esse voluit pro Joab comes David.

20:11 In the mean time some men of Joab's company stopping at the dead body of Amasa, said: Behold he that would have been in Joab's stead the companion of David.

20:12 Amasa autem conspersus sanguine jacebat in media via. Vidit hoc quidam vir, quod subsisteret omnis populus ad videndum eum, et amovit Amasam de via in agrum, operuitque eum vestimento, ne subsisterent transeuntes propter eum.

20:12 And Amasa imbrued with blood, lay in the midst of the way. A certain man saw this that all the people stood still to look upon him, so he removed Amasa out of the highway into the field, and covered him with a garment, that they who passed might, not stop on his account.

20:13 Amoto ergo illo de via, transibat omnis vir sequens Joab ad persequendum Seba filium Bochri.

20:13 And when he was removed out of the way, all the people went on following Joab to pursue after Seba the son of Bochri.

20:14 Porro ille transierat per omnes tribus Israël in Abelam et Bethmaacha : omnesque viri electi congregati fuerant ad eum.

20:14 Now he had passed through all the tribes of Israel unto Abela and Bethmaacha: and all the chosen men were gathered together unto him.

20:15 Venerunt itaque, et oppugnabant eum in Abela et in Bethmaacha, et circumdederunt munitionibus civitatem, et obsessa est urbs : omnis autem turba quæ erat cum Joab, moliebatur destruere muros.

20:15 And they came, and besieged him in Abela, and in Bethmaacha, and they cast up works round the city, and the city was besieged: and all the people that were with Joab, laboured to throw down the walls.

20:16 Et exclamavit mulier sapiens de civitate : Audite, audite : dicite Joab : Appropinqua huc, et loquar tecum.

20:16 And a wise woman cried out from the city: Hear, hear, and say to Joab: Come near hither, and I will speak with thee.

20:17 Qui cum accessisset ad eam, ait illi : Tu es Joab ? Et ille respondit : Ego. Ad quem sic locuta est : Audi sermones ancillæ tuæ. Qui respondit : Audio.

20:17 And when he was come near to her, she said to him: Art thou Joab? And he answered: I am. And she spoke thus to him: Hear the words of thy handmaid. He answered: I do hear.

20:18 Rursumque illa : Sermo, inquit, dicebatur in veteri proverbio : Qui interrogant, interrogent in Abela : et sic perficiebant.

20:18 And she again said: A saying was used in the old proverb: They that inquire, let them inquire in Abela: and so they made an end.

20:19 Nonne ego sum quæ respondeo veritatem in Israël, et tu quæris subvertere civitatem et evertere matrem in Israël ? quare præcipitas hæreditatem Domini ?

20:19 Am not I she that answer truth in Israel, and thou seekest to destroy the city, and to overthrow a mother in Israel? Why wilt thou throw down the inheritance of the Lord?

20:20 Respondensque Joab, ait : Absit, absit hoc a me : non præcipito, neque demolior.

20:20 And Joab answering said: God forbid, God forbid that I should, I do not throw down, nor destroy.

20:21 Non sic se habet res, sed homo de monte Ephraim, Seba filius Bochri cognomine, levavit manum suam contra regem David : tradite illum solum, et recedemus a civitate. Et ait mulier ad Joab : Ecce caput ejus mittetur ad te per murum.

20:21 The matter is not so, but a man of mount Ephraim, Seba the son of Bochri by name, hath lifted up his hand against king David: deliver him only, and we will depart from the city. And the woman said to Joab: Behold his head shall be thrown to thee from the wall.

20:22 Ingressa est ergo ad omnem populum, et locuta est eis sapienter : qui abscissum caput Seba filii Bochri projecerunt ad Joab. Et ille cecinit tuba, et recesserunt ab urbe, unusquisque in tabernacula sua : Joab autem reversus est Jerusalem ad regem.

20:22 So she went to all the people, and spoke to them wisely: and they cut off the head of Seba the son of Bochri, and cast it out to Joab. And he sounded the trumpet, and they departed from the city, every one to their home: and Joab returned to Jerusalem to the king.

20:23 Fuit ergo Joab super omnem exercitum Israël : Banaias autem filius Jojadæ super Cerethæos et Phelethæos :

20:23 So Joab was over all the army of Israel: and Banaias the son of Joiada was over the Cerethites and Phelethites,

20:24 Aduram vero super tributa : porro Josaphat filius Ahilud, a commentariis :

20:24 But Aduram over the tributes: and Josaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder.

20:25 Siva autem, scriba : Sadoc vero et Abiathar, sacerdotes.

20:25 And Siva was scribe: and Sadoc and Abiathar, priests.

20:26 Ira autem Jairites erat sacerdos David.

20:26 And Ira the Jairite was the priest of David.

Chapter 21

21:1 Facta est quoque fames in diebus David tribus annis jugiter : et consuluit David oraculum Domini. Dixitque Dominus : Propter Saul, et domum ejus sanguinum, quia occidit Gabaonitas.

21:1 And there was a famine in the days of David for three years successively: and David consulted the oracle of the Lord. And the Lord said: It is for Saul, and his bloody house, because he slow the Gabaonites.

21:2 Vocatis ergo Gabaonitis rex, dixit ad eos (porro Gabaonitæ non erant de filiis Israël, sed reliquiæ Amorrhæorum : filii quippe Israël juraverant eis, et voluit Saul percutere eos zelo, quasi pro filiis Israël et Juda),

21:2 Then the king, calling for the Gabaonites, said to them: (Now the Gabaonites were not of the children of Israel, but the remains of the Amorrhites: and the children of Israel had sworn to them, and Saul sought to slay them out of zeal, as it were for the children of Israel and Juda:)

21:3 dixit ergo David ad Gabaonitas : Quid faciam vobis ? et quod erit vestri piaculum, ut benedicatis hæreditati Domini ?

21:3 David therefore said to the Gabaonites: What shall I do for you? and what shall be the atonement or you, that you may bless the inheritance of the Lord?

21:4 Dixeruntque ei Gabaonitæ : Non est nobis super argento et auro quæstio, sed contra Saul, et contra domum ejus : neque volumus ut interficiatur homo de Israël. Ad quos rex ait : Quid ergo vultis ut faciam vobis ?

21:4 And the Gabaonites said to him: We have no contest about silver and gold, but against Saul and against his house: neither do we desire that any man be slain of Israel. And the king said to them: What will you then that I should do for you?

21:5 Qui dixerunt regi : Virum qui attrivit nos et oppressit inique, ita delere debemus, ut ne unus quidem residuus sit de stirpe ejus in cunctis finibus Israël.

21:5 And they said to the king: The man that crushed us and oppressed us unjustly, we must destroy in such manner that there be not so much as one left of his stock in all the coasts of Israel.

21:6 Dentur nobis septem viri de filiis ejus, ut crucifigamus eos Domino in Gabaa Saul, quondam electi Domini. Et ait rex : Ego dabo.

21:6 Let seven men of his children be delivered unto us, that we may crucify them to the Lord in Gabaa of Saul, once the chosen of the Lord. And the king said: I will give them.

21:7 Pepercitque rex Miphiboseth filio Jonathæ filii Saul, propter jusjurandum Domini quod fuerat inter David et inter Jonathan filium Saul.

21:7 And the king spared Miphiboseth the son of Jonathan the son of Saul, because of the oath of the Lord, that had been between David and Jonathan the son of Saul.

21:8 Tulit itaque rex duos filios Respha filiæ Aja quos peperit Sauli, Armoni, et Miphiboseth : et quinque filios Michol filiæ Saul quos genuerat Hadrieli filio Berzellai, qui fuit de Molathi,

21:8 So the king took the two sons of Respha the daughter of Aia, whom she bore to Saul, Armoni, and Miphiboseth: and the five sons of Michol the daughter of Saul, whom she bore to Hadriel the son of Berzellai, that was of Molathi:

21:9 et dedit eos in manus Gabaonitarum : qui crucifixerunt eos in monte coram Domino : et ceciderunt hi septem simul occisi in diebus messis primis, incipiente messione hordei.

21:9 And gave them into the hands of the Gabaonites: and they crucified them on a hill before the Lord: and these seven died together in the first days of the harvest, when the barley began to be reaped.

21:10 Tollens autem Respha filia Aja cilicium, substravit sibi supra petram ab initio messis, donec stillaret aqua super eos de cælo : et non dimisit aves lacerare eos per diem, neque bestias per noctem.

21:10 And Respha the daughter of Aia took haircloth, and spread it under her upon the rock from the beginning of the harvest, till water dropped upon them out of heaven: and suffered neither the birds to tear them by day, nor the beasts by night.

21:11 Et nuntiata sunt David quæ fecerat Respha filia Aja, concubina Saul.

21:11 And it was told David, what Respha the daughter of Aia, the concubine of Saul, had done.

21:12 Et abiit David, et tulit ossa Saul, et ossa Jonathæ filii ejus, a viris Jabes Galaad, qui furati fuerant ea de platea Bethsan in qua suspenderant eos Philisthiim cum interfecissent Saul in Gelboë :

21:12 And David went, and took the bones of Saul, and the bones of Jonathan his son from the men of Jabes Galaad, who had stolen them from the street of Bethsan, where the Philistines had hanged them when they had slain Saul in Gelboe.

21:13 et asportavit inde ossa Saul, et ossa Jonathæ filii ejus : et colligentes ossa eorum qui affixi fuerant,

21:13 And he brought from thence the bones of Saul, and the bones of Jonathan his son, and they gathered up the bones of them that were crucified,

21:14 sepelierunt ea cum ossibus Saul et Jonathæ filii ejus in terra Benjamin, in latere, in sepulchro Cis patris ejus : feceruntque omnia quæ præceperat rex, et repropitiatus est Deus terræ post hæc.

21:14 And they buried them with the bones of Saul, and of Jonathan his son in the land of Benjamin, in the side, in the sepulchre of Cis his father: and they did all that the king had commanded, and God shewed mercy again to the land after these things.

21:15 Factum est autem rursum prælium Philisthinorum adversum Israël, et descendit David, et servi ejus cum eo, et pugnabant contra Philisthiim. Deficiente autem David,

21:15 And the Philistines made war again against Israel, and David went down, and his servants with him, and fought against the Philistines. And David growing faint,

21:16 Jesbibenob, qui fuit de genere Arapha, cujus ferrum hastæ trecentas uncias appendebat, et accinctus erat ense novo, nisus est percutere David.

21:16 Jesbibenob, who was of the race of Arapha, the iron of whose spear weighed three hundred ounces, being girded with a new sword, attempted to kill David.

21:17 Præsidioque ei fuit Abisai filius Sarviæ, et percussum Philisthæum interfecit. Tunc juraverunt viri David, dicentes : Jam non egredieris nobiscum in bellum, ne extinguas lucernam Israël.

21:17 And Abisai the son of Sarvia rescued him, and striking the Philistine killed him. Then David's men swore unto him saying: Thou shalt go no more out with us to battle, lest thou put out the lamp of Israel.

21:18 Secundum quoque bellum fuit in Gob contra Philisthæos : tunc percussit Sobochai de Husati, Saph de stirpe Arapha de genere gigantum.

21:18 There was also a second battle in Gob against the Philistines: then Sobochai of Husathi slew Saph of the race of Arapha of the family of the giants.

21:19 Tertium quoque fuit bellum in Gob contra Philisthæos, in quo percussit Adeodatus filius Saltus polymitarius Bethlehemites Goliath Gethæum, cujus hastile hastæ erat quasi liciatorium texentium.

21:19 And there was a third battle in Gob against the Philistines, in which Adeodatus the son of the Forrest an embroiderer of Bethlehem slew Goliath the Gethite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver's beam.

21:20 Quartum bellum fuit in Geth : in quo vir fuit excelsus, qui senos in manibus pedibusque habebat digitos, id est, viginti quatuor : et erat de origine Arapha.

21:20 A fourth battle was in Geth: where there was a man of great stature, that had six fingers on each hand, and six toes on each foot, four and twenty in all, and he was of the race of Arapha.

21:21 Et blasphemavit Israël : percussit autem eum Jonathan filius Samaa fratris David.

21:21 And he reproached Israel: and Jonathan the son of Samae the brother of David slew him.

21:22 Hi quatuor nati sunt de Arapha in Geth, et ceciderunt in manu David et servorum ejus.

21:22 These four were born of Arapha in Geth, and they fell by the hand of David, and of his servants.

Chapter 22

22:1 Locutus est autem David Domino verba carminis hujus in die qua liberavit eum Dominus de manu omnium inimicorum suorum, et de manu Saul.

22:1 And David spoke to the Lord the words of this canticle, in the day that the Lord delivered him out of the hand of all his enemies, and out of the hand of Saul,

22:2 Et ait : Dominus petra mea, et robur meum, et salvator meus.

22:2 And he said: The Lord is my rock, and my strength, and my saviour.

22:3 Deus fortis meus : sperabo in eum ; scutum meum, et cornu salutis meæ : elevator meus, et refugium meum ; salvator meus : de iniquitate liberabis me.

22:3 God is my strong one, in him will I trust: my shield, and the horn of my salvation: he lifteth me up, and is my refuge: my saviour, thou wilt deliver me from iniquity.

22:4 Laudabilem invocabo Dominum, et ab inimicis meis salvus ero.

22:4 I will call on the Lord who is worthy to be praised: and I shall be saved from my enemies.

22:5 Quia circumdederunt me contritiones mortis : torrentes Belial terruerunt me.

22:5 For the pangs of death have surrounded me: the floods of Belial have made me afraid.

22:6 Funes inferni circumdederunt me : prævenerunt me laquei mortis.

22:6 The cords of hell compassed me: the snares of death prevented me.

22:7 In tribulatione mea invocabo Dominum, et ad Deum meum clamabo : et exaudiet de templo suo vocem meam, et clamor meus veniet ad aures ejus.

22:7 In my distress I will call upon the Lord, and I will cry to my God: and he will hear my voice out of his temple, and my cry shall come to his ears.

22:8 Commota est et contremuit terra ; fundamenta montium concussa sunt, et conquassata : quoniam iratus est eis.

22:8 The earth shook and trembled, the foundations of the mountains were moved, and shaken, because he was angry with them.

22:9 Ascendit fumus de naribus ejus, et ignis de ore ejus vorabit : carbones succensi sunt ab eo.

22:9 A smoke went up from his nostrils, and a devouring fire out of his mouth: coals were kindled by it.

22:10 Inclinavit cælos, et descendit : et caligo sub pedibus ejus.

22:10 He bowed the heavens, and came down: and darkness was under his feet.

22:11 Et ascendit super cherubim, et volavit : et lapsus est super pennas venti.

22:11 And he rode upon the cherubims, and flew: and slid upon the wings of the wind.

22:12 Posuit tenebras in circuitu suo latibulum, cribrans aquas de nubibus cælorum.

22:12 He made darkness a covering round about him: dropping waters out of the clouds of the heavens.

22:13 Præ fulgore in conspectu ejus, succensi sunt carbones ignis.

22:13 By the brightness before him, the coals of fire were kindled.

22:14 Tonabit de cælo Dominus, et excelsus dabit vocem suam.

22:14 The Lord shall thunder from heaven: and the most high shall give forth his voice.

22:15 Misit sagittas et dissipavit eos ; fulgur, et consumpsit eos.

22:15 He shot arrows and scattered them: lightning, and consumed them.

22:16 Et apparuerunt effusiones maris, et revelata sunt fundamenta orbis ab increpatione Domini, ab inspiratione spiritus furoris ejus.

22:16 And the overflowings of the sea appeared, and the foundations of the world were laid open at the rebuke of the Lord, at the blast of the spirit of his wrath.

22:17 Misit de excelso, et assumpsit me, et extraxit me de aquis multis.

22:17 He sent from on high, and took me, and drew me out of many waters.

22:18 Liberavit me ab inimico meo potentissimo, et ab his qui oderant me : quoniam robustiores me erant.

22:18 He delivered me from my most mighty enemy, and from them that hated me: for they were too strong for me.

22:19 Prævenit me in die afflictionis meæ, et factus est Dominus firmamentum meum.

22:19 He prevented me in the day of my affliction, and the Lord became my stay.

22:20 Et eduxit me in latitudinem : liberavit me, quia complacui ei.

22:20 And he brought me forth into a large place, he delivered me, because I pleased him.

22:21 Retribuet mihi Dominus secundum justitiam meam : et secundum munditiam manuum mearum reddet mihi.

22:21 The Lord will reward me according to my justice: and according to the cleanness of my hands he will render to me.

22:22 Quia custodivi vias Domini, et non egi impie a Deo meo.

22:22 Because I have kept the ways of the Lord, and have not wickedly departed from my God.

22:23 Omnia enim judicia ejus in conspectu meo, et præcepta ejus non amovi a me.

22:23 For all his judgments are in my sight: and his precepts I have not removed from me.

22:24 Et ero perfectus cum eo, et custodiam me ab iniquitate mea.

22:24 And I shall be perfect with him: and shall keep myself from my iniquity.

22:25 Et restituet mihi Dominus secundum justitiam meam, et secundum munditiam manuum mearum in conspectu oculorum suorum.

22:25 And the Lord will recompense me according to my justice: and according to the cleanness of my hands in the sight of his eyes.

22:26 Cum sancto sanctus eris, et cum robusto perfectus.

22:26 With the holy one thou wilt be holy: and with the valiant perfect.

22:27 Cum electo electus eris, et cum perverso perverteris.

22:27 With the elect thou wilt be elect: and with the perverse thou wilt be perverted.

22:28 Et populum pauperem salvum facies : oculisque tuis excelsos humiliabis.

22:28 And the poor people thou wilt save: and with thy eyes thou shalt humble the haughty.

22:29 Quia tu lucerna mea, Domine, et tu, Domine, illuminabis tenebras meas.

22:29 For thou art my lamp O Lord: and thou, O Lord, wilt enlighten my darkness.

22:30 In te enim curram accinctus : in Deo meo transiliam murum.

22:30 For in thee I will run girded: in my God I will leap over the wall.

22:31 Deus, immaculata via ejus ; eloquium Domini igne examinatum : scutum est omnium sperantium in se.

22:31 God, his way is immaculate, the word of the Lord is tried by fire: he is the shield of all that trust in him.

22:32 Quis est Deus præter Dominum, et quis fortis præter Deum nostrum ?

22:32 Who is God but the Lord: and who is strong but our God?

22:33 Deus qui accinxit me fortitudine, et complanavit perfectam viam meam.

22:33 God who hath girded me with strength, and made my way perfect.

22:34 Coæquans pedes meos cervis, et super excelsa mea statuens me ;

22:34 Making my feet like the feet of harts, and setting me upon my high places.

22:35 docens manus meas ad prælium, et componens quasi arcum æreum brachia mea.

22:35 He teacheth my hands to war: and maketh my arms like a bow of brass.

22:36 Dedisti mihi clypeum salutis tuæ, et mansuetudo tua multiplicavit me.

22:36 Thou hast given me the shield of my salvation: and thy mildness hath multiplied me.

22:37 Dilatabis gressus meos subtus me, et non deficient tali mei.

22:37 Thou shalt enlarge my steps under me: and my ankles shall not fail.

22:38 Persequar inimicos meos, et conteram, et non convertar donec consumam eos.

22:38 I will pursue after my enemies, and crush them: and will not return again till I consume them.

22:39 Consumam eos et confringam, ut non consurgant : cadent sub pedibus meis.

22:39 I will consume them and break them in pieces, so that they shall not rise: they shall fall under my feet.

22:40 Accinxisti me fortitudine ad prælium : incurvasti resistentes mihi subtus me.

22:40 Thou hast girded me with strength to battle: thou hast made them that resisted me to bow under me.

22:41 Inimicos meos dedisti mihi dorsum ; odientes me, et disperdam eos.

22:41 My enemies thou hast made to turn their back to me: them that hated me, and I shall destroy them.

22:42 Clamabunt, et non erit qui salvet ; ad Dominum, et non exaudiet eos.

22:42 They shall cry, and there shall be none to save: to the Lord, and he shall not hear them.

22:43 Delebo eos ut pulverem terræ ; quasi lutum platearum comminuam eos atque confringam.

22:43 I shall beat them as small as the dust of the earth: I shall crush them and spread them abroad like the mire of the streets.

22:44 Salvabis me a contradictionibus populi mei ; custodies me in caput gentium : populus quem ignoro serviet mihi.

22:44 Thou wilt save me from the contradictions of my people: thou wilt keep me to be the head of the Gentiles: the people which I know not, shall serve me,

22:45 Filii alieni resistent mihi ; auditu auris obedient mihi.

22:45 The sons of the stranger will resist me, at the hearing of the ear they will obey me.

22:46 Filii alieni defluxerunt, et contrahentur in angustiis suis.

22:46 The strangers are melted away, and shall be straitened in their distresses.

22:47 Vivit Dominus, et benedictus Deus meus, et exaltabitur Deus fortis salutis meæ.

22:47 The Lord liveth, and my God is blessed: and the strong God of my salvation shall be exalted:

22:48 Deus qui das vindictas mihi, et dejicis populos sub me.

22:48 God who giveth me revenge, and bringest down people under me,

22:49 Qui educis me ab inimicis meis, et a resistentibus mihi elevas me : a viro iniquo liberabis me.

22:49 Who bringest me forth from my enemies, and liftest me up from them that resist me: from the wicked man thou shalt deliver me.

22:50 Propterea confitebor tibi, Domine, in gentibus, et nomini tuo cantabo :

22:50 Therefore will I give thanks to thee, O Lord, among the Gentiles, and will sing to thy name.

22:51 magnificans salutes regis sui, et faciens misericordiam christo suo David, et semini ejus in sempiternum.

22:51 Giving great salvation to his king, and shewing mercy to David his anointed, and to his seed for ever.

Chapter 23

23:1 Hæc autem sunt verba David novissima. Dixit David filius Isai : Dixit vir, cui constitutum est de christo Dei Jacob, egregius psaltes Israël :

23:1 Now these are David's last words. David the son of Isai said: The man to whom it was appointed concerning the Christ of the God of Jacob, the excellent psalmist of Israel said:

23:2 Spiritus Domini locutus est per me, et sermo ejus per linguam meam.

23:2 The spirit of the Lord hath spoken by me and his word by my tongue.

23:3 Dixit Deus Israël mihi, locutus est fortis Israël : Dominator hominum, justus dominator in timore Dei,

23:3 The God of Israel said to me, the strong one of Israel spoke, the ruler of men, the just ruler in the fear of God.

23:4 sicut lux auroræ, oriente sole, mane absque nubibus rutilat : et sicut pluviis germinat herba de terra.

23:4 As the light of the morning, when the sun riseth, shineth in the morning without clouds, and as the grass springeth out of the earth by rain.

23:5 Nec tanta est domus mea apud Deum, ut pactum æternum iniret mecum, firmum in omnibus atque munitum. Cuncta enim salus mea, et omnis voluntas, nec est quidquam ex ea quod non germinet.

23:5 Neither is my house so great with God, that he should make with me an eternal covenant, firm in all things and assured. For he is all my salvation, and all my will: neither is there ought thereof that springeth not up.

23:6 Prævaricatores autem quasi spinæ evellentur universi, quæ non tolluntur manibus.

23:6 But transgressors shall all of them be plucked up as thorns: which are not taken away with hands.

23:7 Et si quis tangere voluerit eas, armabitur ferro et ligno lanceato, igneque succensæ comburentur usque ad nihilum.

23:7 And if a man will touch them, he must be armed with iron and with the staff of a lance: but they shall be set on fire and burnt to nothing.

23:8 Hæc nomina fortium David. Sedens in cathedra sapientissimus princeps inter tres, ipse est quasi tenerrimus ligni vermiculus, qui octingentos interfecit impetu uno.

23:8 These are the names of the valiant men of David: Jesbaham sitting in the chair was the wisest chief among the three, he was like the most tender little worm of the wood, who killed eight hundred men at one onset.

23:9 Post hunc, Eleazar filius patrui ejus Ahohites inter tres fortes, qui erant cum David quando exprobraverunt Philisthiim, et congregati sunt illuc in prælium.

23:9 After him was Eleazar the son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three valiant men that were with David when they defied the Philistines, and they were there gathered together to battle.

23:10 Cumque ascendissent viri Israël, ipse stetit et percussit Philisthæos donec deficeret manus ejus, et obrigesceret cum gladio : fecitque Dominus salutem magnam in die illa : et populus qui fugerat, reversus est ad cæsorum spolia detrahenda.

23:10 And when the men of Israel were gone away, he stood and smote the Philistines till his hand was weary, and grew stiff with the sword: and the Lord wrought a great victory that day: and the people that were fled away, returned to take spoils of them that were slain.

23:11 Et post hunc, Semma filius Age de Arari. Et congregati sunt Philisthiim in statione : erat quippe ibi ager lente plenus. Cumque fugisset populus a facie Philisthiim,

23:11 And after him was Semma the son of Age of Arari. And the Philistines were gathered together in a troop: for there was a field full of lentils. And when the people were fled from the face of the Philistines,

23:12 stetit ille in medio agri, et tuitus est eum, percussitque Philisthæos : et fecit Dominus salutem magnam.

23:12 He stood in the midst of the field, and defended it, and defeated the Philistines: and the Lord gave a great victory.

23:13 Necnon et ante descenderant tres qui erant principes inter triginta, et venerant tempore messis ad David in speluncam Odollam : castra autem Philisthinorum erant posita in Valle gigantum.

23:13 Moreover also before this the three who were princes among the thirty, went down and came to David in the harvest time into the cave of Odollam: and the camp of the Philistines was in the valley of the giants.

23:14 Et David erat in præsidio : porro statio Philisthinorum tunc erat in Bethlehem.

23:14 And David was then in a hold: and there was a garrison of the Philistines then in Bethlehem.

23:15 Desideravit ergo David, et ait : O si quis mihi daret potum aquæ de cisterna quæ est in Bethlehem juxta portam !

23:15 And David longed, and said: O that some man would get me a drink of the water out of the cistern, that is in Bethlehem, by the gate.

23:16 Irruperunt ergo tres fortes castra Philisthinorum, et hauserunt aquam de cisterna Bethlehem, quæ erat juxta portam, et attulerunt ad David : at ille noluit bibere, sed libavit eam Domino,

23:16 And the three valiant men broke through the camp of the Philistines, and drew water out of the cistern of Bethlehem, that was by the gate, and brought it to David: but he would not drink, but offered it to the Lord,

23:17 dicens : Propitius sit mihi Dominus, ne faciam hoc : num sanguinem hominum istorum qui profecti sunt, et animarum periculum bibam ? Noluit ergo bibere. Hæc fecerunt tres robustissimi.

23:17 Saying: The Lord be merciful to me, that I may not do this: shall I drink the blood of these men that went, and the peril of their lives? therefore he would not drink. These things did these three mighty men.

23:18 Abisai quoque frater Joab filius Sarviæ, princeps erat de tribus : ipse est qui levavit hastam suam contra trecentos, quos interfecit : nominatus in tribus,

23:18 Abisai also the brother of Joab, the son of Sarvia, was chief among three: and he lifted up his spear against three hundred whom he slew, and he was renowned among the three,

23:19 et inter tres nobilior, eratque eorum princeps, sed usque ad tres primos non pervenerat.

23:19 And the noblest of three, and was their chief, but to the three first he attained not.

23:20 Et Banaias filius Jojadæ viri fortissimi, magnorum operum, de Cabseel. Ipse percussit duos leones Moab, et ipse descendit, et percussit leonem in media cisterna in diebus nivis.

23:20 And Banaias the son of Joiada a most valiant man, of great deeds, of Cabseel: he slew the two lions of Moab, and he went down, and slew a lion in the midst of a pit, in the time of snow.

23:21 Ipse quoque interfecit virum ægyptium, virum dignum spectaculo, habentem in manu hastam : itaque cum descendisset ad eum in virga, vi extorsit hastam de manu Ægyptii, et interfecit eum hasta sua.

23:21 He also slew an Egyptian, a man worthy to be a sight, having a spear in his hand: but he went down to him with a rod, and forced the spear out of the hand of the Egyptian, and slew him with his own spear.

23:22 Hæc fecit Banaias filius Jojadæ.

23:22 These things did Banaias the son of Joiada.

23:23 Et ipse nominatus inter tres robustos, qui erant inter triginta nobiliores : verumtamen usque ad tres non pervenerat : fecitque eum sibi David auricularium, a secreto.

23:23 And he was renowned among the three valiant men, who were the most honourable among the thirty: but he attained not to the first three: and David made him of his privy council.

23:24 Asaël frater Joab inter triginta, Elehanan filius patrui ejus de Bethlehem,

23:24 Asael the brother of Joab was one of the thirty, Elehanan the son of Dodo of Bethlehem.

23:25 Semma de Harodi, Elica de Harodi,

23:25 Semma of Harodi, Elica of Harodi,

23:26 Heles de Phalti, Hira filius Acces de Thecua,

23:26 Heles of Phalti, Hira the son of Acces of Thecua,

23:27 Abiezer de Anathoth, Mobonnai de Husati,

23:27 Abiezer of Anathoth, Mobonnai of Husati,

23:28 Selmon Ahohites, Maharai Netophathites,

23:28 Selmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,

23:29 Heled filius Baana, et ipse Netophathites, Ithai filius Ribai de Gabaath filiorum Benjamin,

23:29 Heled the son of Baana, also a Netophathite, Ithai the son of Ribai of Gabaath of the children of Benjamin,

23:30 Banaia Pharathonites, Heddai de torrente Gaas,

23:30 Banaia the Pharathonite, Heddai of the torrent Gaas,

23:31 Abialbon Arbathites, Azmaveth de Beromi,

23:31 Abialbon the Arbathite, Azmaveth of Beromi,

23:32 Eliaba de Salaboni. Filii Jassen, Jonathan,

23:32 Eliaba of Salaboni. The sons of Jassen, Jonathan,

23:33 Semma de Orori, Ajam filius Sarar Arorites,

23:33 Semma of Orori, Aliam the son of Sarar the Arorite,

23:34 Eliphelet filius Aasbai filii Machati, Eliam filius Achitophel Gelonites,

23:34 Eliphelet the son of Aasbai the son of Machati, Eliam the son of Achitophel the Gelonite,

23:35 Hesrai de Carmelo, Pharai de Arbi,

23:35 Hesrai of Carmel, Pharai of Arbi,

23:36 Igaal filius Nathan de Soba, Bonni de Gadi,

23:36 Igaal the son of Nathan of Soba, Bonni of Gadi,

23:37 Selec de Ammoni, Naharai Berothites armiger Joab filii Sarviæ,

23:37 Selec of Ammoni, Naharai the Berothite, armourbearer of Joab the son of Sarvia,

23:38 Ira Jethrites, Gareb et ipse Jethrites,

23:38 Ira the Jethrite, Gareb also a Jethrite;

23:39 Urias Hethæus : omnes triginta septem.

23:39 Urias the Hethite, thirty and seven in all.

Chapter 24

24:1 Et addidit furor Domini irasci contra Israël, commovitque David in eis dicentem : Vade, numera Israël et Judam.

24:1 And the anger of the Lord was again kindled against Israel, and stirred up David among them, saying: Go, number Israel and Juda.

24:2 Dixitque rex ad Joab principem exercitus sui : Perambula omnes tribus Israël a Dan usque Bersabee, et numerate populum, ut sciam numerum ejus.

24:2 And the king said to Joab the general of his army: Go through all the tribes of Israel from Dan to Bersabee, and number ye the people that I may know the number of them.

24:3 Dixitque Joab regi : Adaugeat Dominus Deus tuus ad populum tuum, quantus nunc est, iterumque centuplicet in conspectu domini mei regis : sed quid sibi dominus meus rex vult in re hujuscemodi ?

24:3 And Joab said to the king: The Lord thy God increase thy people, and make them as many more as they are now, and again multiply them a hundredfold in the sight of my lord the king: but what meaneth my lord the king by this kind of thing?

24:4 Obtinuit autem sermo regis verba Joab et principum exercitus : egressusque est Joab et princeps militum a facie regis, ut numerarent populum Israël.

24:4 But the king's words prevailed over the words of Joab, and of the captains of the army: and Joab, and the captains of the soldiers went out from the presence of the king, to number the people of Israel.

24:5 Cumque pertransissent Jordanem, venerunt in Aroër ad dexteram urbis, quæ est in valle Gad :

24:5 And when they had passed the Jordan, they came to Aroer to the right side of the city, which is in the vale of Gad.

24:6 et per Jazer transierunt in Galaad, et in terram inferiorem Hodsi, et venerunt in Dan silvestria. Circumeuntesque juxta Sidonem,

24:6 And by Jazer they passed into Galaad, and to the lower land of Hodsi, and they came into the woodlands of Dan. And going about by Sidon,

24:7 transierunt prope mœnia Tyri, et omnem terram Hevæi et Chananæi, veneruntque ad meridiem Juda in Bersabee :

24:7 They passed near the walls of Tyre, and all the land of the Hevite, and the Chanaanite, and they came to the south of Juda into Bersabee:

24:8 et lustrata universa terra, affuerunt post novem menses et viginti dies in Jerusalem.

24:8 And having gone through the whole land, after nine months and twenty days, they came to Jerusalem.

24:9 Dedit ergo Joab numerum descriptionis populi regi, et inventa sunt de Israël octingenta millia virorum fortium qui educerent gladium, et de Juda quingenta millia pugnatorum.

24:9 And Joab gave up the sum of the number of the people to the king, and there were found of Israel eight hundred thousand valiant men that drew the sword: and of Juda five hundred thousand fighting men.

24:10 Percussit autem cor David eum, postquam numeratus est populus : et dixit David ad Dominum : Peccavi valde in hoc facto : sed precor, Domine, ut transferas iniquitatem servi tui, quia stulte egi nimis.

24:10 But David's heart struck him, after the people were numbered: and David said to the Lord: I have sinned very much in what I have done: but I pray thee, O Lord, to take away the iniquity of thy servant, because I have done exceeding foolishly.

24:11 Surrexit itaque David mane, et sermo Domini factus est ad Gad prophetam et videntem David, dicens :

24:11 And David arose in the morning, and the word of the Lord came to Gad the prophet and the seer of David, saying:

24:12 Vade, et loquere ad David : Hæc dicit Dominus : Trium tibi datur optio : elige unum quod volueris ex his, ut faciam tibi.

24:12 Go, and say to David: Thus saith the Lord: I give thee thy choice of three things, choose one of them which thou wilt, that I may do it to thee.

24:13 Cumque venisset Gad ad David, nuntiavit ei, dicens : Aut septem annis veniet tibi fames in terra tua : aut tribus mensibus fugies adversarios tuos, et ille te persequentur : aut certe tribus diebus erit pestilentia in terra tua. Nunc ergo delibera, et vide quem respondeam ei qui me misit sermonem.

24:13 And when Gad was come to David, he told him, saying: Either seven years of famine shall come to thee in thy land: or thou shalt flee three months before thy adversaries, and they shall pursue thee: or for three days there shall be a pestilence in thy land. Now therefore deliberate, and see what answer I shall return to him that sent me.

24:14 Dixit autem David ad Gad : Coarctor nimis : sed melius est ut incidam in manus Domini (multæ enim misericordiæ ejus sunt) quam in manus hominum.

24:14 And David said to Gad: I am in a great strait: but it is better that I should fall into the hands of the Lord (for his mercies are many) than into the hands of men.

24:15 Immisitque Dominus pestilentiam in Israël, de mane usque ad tempus constitutum, et mortui sunt ex populo a Dan usque ad Bersabee septuaginta millia virorum.

24:15 And the Lord sent a pestilence upon Israel, from the morning unto the time appointed, and there died of the people from Dan to Bersabee seventy thousand men.

24:16 Cumque extendisset manum suam angelus Domini super Jerusalem ut disperderet eam, misertus est Dominus super afflictione, et ait angelo percutienti populum : Sufficit : nunc contine manum tuam. Erat autem angelus Domini juxta aream Areuna Jebusæi.

24:16 And when the angel of the Lord had stretched out his hand over Jerusalem to destroy it, the Lord had pity on the affliction, and said to the angel that slew the people: It is enough: now hold thy hand. And the angel of the Lord was by the thrashingfloor of Areuna the Jebusite.

24:17 Dixitque David ad Dominum cum vidisset angelum cædentem populum : Ego sum qui peccavi, ego inique egi : isti qui oves sunt, quid fecerunt ? vertatur, obsecro, manus tua contra me, et contra domum patris mei.

24:17 And David said to the Lord, when he saw the angel striking the people: It is I; I am he that have sinned, I have done wickedly: these that are the sheep, what have they done? let thy hand, I beseech thee, be turned against me, and against my father's house.

24:18 Venit autem Gad ad David in die illa, et dixit ei : Ascende, et constitue altare Domino in area Areuna Jebusæi.

24:18 And Gad came to David that day, and said: Go up, and build an altar to the Lord in the thrashingfloor of Areuna the Jebusite.

24:19 Et ascendit David juxta sermonem Gad, quem præceperat ei Dominus.

24:19 And David went up according to the word of Gad which the Lord had commanded him.

24:20 Conspiciensque Areuna, animadvertit regem et servos ejus transire ad se :

24:20 And Areuna looked, and saw the king and his servants coming towards him:

24:21 et egressus adoravit regem prono vultu in terram, et ait : Quid causæ est ut veniat dominus meus rex ad servum suum ? Cui David ait : Ut emam a te aream, et ædificem altare Domino, et cesset interfectio quæ grassatur in populo.

24:21 And going out he worshipped the king, bowing with his face to the earth, and said: Wherefore is my lord the king come to his servant? And David said to him: To buy the thrashingfloor of thee, and build an altar to the Lord, that the plague, which rageth among the people, may cease.

24:22 Et ait Areuna ad David : Accipiat, et offerat dominus meus rex sicut placet ei : habes boves in holocaustum, et plaustrum, et juga boum in usum lignorum.

24:22 And Areuna said to David: Let my lord the king take, and offer, as it seemeth good to him: thou hast here oxen for a holocaust, and the wain, and the yokes of the oxen for wood.

24:23 Omnia dedit Areuna rex regi : dixitque Areuna ad regem : Dominus Deus tuus suscipiat votum tuum.

24:23 All these things Areuna as a king gave to the king: and Areuna said to the king: The Lord thy God receive thy vow.

24:24 Cui respondens rex, ait : Nequaquam ut vis, sed emam pretio a te, et non offeram Domino Deo meo holocausta gratuita. Emit ergo David aream, et boves, argenti siclis quinquaginta :

24:24 And the king answered him, and said: Nay, but I will buy it of thee, at a price, and I will not offer to the Lord my God holocausts free cost. So David bought the floor, and the oxen, for fifty sicles of silver:

24:25 et ædificavit ibi David altare Domino, et obtulit holocausta et pacifica : et propitiatus est Dominus terræ, et cohibita est plaga ab Israël.

24:25 And David built there an altar to the Lord, and offered holocausts and peace offerings: and the Lord became merciful to the land, and the plague was stayed from Israel.

I Kings

Chapter 1

1:1 Et rex David senuerat, habebatque ætatis plurimos dies : cumque operiretur vestibus, non calefiebat.

1:1 Now king David was old, and advanced in years: and when he was covered with clothes he was not warm.

1:2 Dixerunt ergo ei servi sui : Quæramus domino nostro regi adolescentulam virginem, et stet coram rege, et foveat eum, dormiatque in sinu suo, et calefaciat dominum nostrum regem.

1:2 His servants therefore, said to him: Let us seek for our Lord the king, a young virgin, and let her stand before the king, and cherish him, and sleep in his bosom and warm our lord the king.

1:3 Quæsierunt igitur adolescentulam speciosam in omnibus finibus Israël, et invenerunt Abisag Sunamitidem, et adduxerunt eam ad regem.

1:3 So they sought a beautiful young woman, in all the coasts of Israel and they found Abisag, a Sunamitess, and brought her to the king.

1:4 Erat autem puella pulchra nimis, dormiebatque cum rege, et ministrabat ei : rex vero non cognovit eam.

1:4 And the damsel was exceedingly beautiful, and she slept with the king, and served him, but the king did not know her.

1:5 Adonias autem filius Haggith elevabatur, dicens : Ego regnabo. Fecitque sibi currus et equites, et quinquaginta viros qui currerent ante eum.

1:5 And Adonias, the son of Haggith, exalted himself, saying: I will be king. And he made himself chariots and horsemen, and fifty men to run before him.

1:6 Nec corripuit eum pater suus aliquando, dicens : Quare hoc fecisti ? Erat autem et ipse pulcher valde, secundus natu post Absalom.

1:6 Neither did his father rebuke him at any time, saying: Why hast thou done this? And he also was very beautiful, the next in birth after Absalom.

1:7 Et sermo ei cum Joab filio Sarviæ, et cum Abiathar sacerdote, qui adjuvabant partes Adoniæ.

1:7 And he conferred with Joab, the son of Sarvia, and with Abiathar, the priest, who furthered Adonias's side.

1:8 Sadoc vero sacerdos, et Banaias filius Jojadæ, et Nathan propheta, et Semei et Rei, et robur exercitus David, non erat cum Adonia.

1:8 But Sadoc, the priest, and Banaias, the son of Joiada, and Nathan, the prophet, and Semei, and Rei, and the strength of David's army, was not with Adonias.

1:9 Immolatis ergo Adonias arietibus et vitulis, et universis pinguibus, juxta lapidem Zoheleth, qui erat vicinus fonti Rogel, vocavit universos fratres suos filios regis, et omnes viros Juda servos regis.

1:9 And Adonias having slain rams and calves, and all fat cattle, by the stone of Zoheleth, which was near the fountain Rogel, invited all his brethren, the king's sons, and all the men of Juda, the king's servants:

1:10 Nathan autem prophetam, et Banaiam, et robustos quosque, et Salomonem fratrem suum non vocavit.

1:10 But Nathan, the prophet, and Banaias, and all the valiant men, and Solomon, his brother, he invited not.

1:11 Dixit itaque Nathan ad Bethsabee matrem Salomonis : Num audisti quod regnaverit Adonias filius Haggith, et dominus noster David hoc ignorat ?

1:11 And Nathan said to Bethsabee, the mother of Solomon: Hast thou not heard that Adonias, the son of Haggith, reigneth, and our lord David knoweth it not?

1:12 Nunc ergo veni, accipe consilium a me, et salva animam tuam, filiique tui Salomonis.

1:12 Now then, come, take my counsel, and save thy life, and the life of thy son Solomon.

1:13 Vade, et ingredere ad regem David, et dic ei : Nonne tu, domine mi rex, jurasti mihi ancillæ tuæ, dicens : Salomon filius tuus regnabit post me, et ipse sedebit in solio meo ? quare ergo regnat Adonias ?

1:13 Go, and get thee in to king David, and say to him: Didst not thou, my lord, O king, swear to me, thy handmaid, saying: Solomon, thy son, shall reign after me, and he shall sit on my throne? why then doth Adonias reign?

1:14 Et adhuc ibi te loquente cum rege, ego veniam post te, et complebo sermones tuos.

1:14 And while thou art yet speaking there with the king, I will come in after thee, and will fill up thy words.

1:15 Ingressa est itaque Bethsabee ad regem in cubiculum : rex autem senuerat nimis, et Abisag Sunamitis ministrabat ei.

1:15 So Bethsabee went in to the king into the chamber. Now the king was very old, and Abisag, the Sunamitess, ministered to him.

1:16 Inclinavit se Bethsabee, et adoravit regem. Ad quam rex : Quid tibi, inquit, vis ?

1:16 Bethsabee bowed herself, and worshipped the king. And the king said to her: What is thy will?

1:17 Quæ respondens, ait : Domine mi, tu jurasti per Dominum Deum tuum ancillæ tuæ : Salomon filius tuus regnabit post me, et ipse sedebit in solio meo.

1:17 She answered, and said: My lord, thou didst swear to thy handmaid, by the Lord thy God, saying: Solomon, thy son, shall reign after me, and he shall sit on my throne.

1:18 Et ecce nunc Adonias regnat, te, domine mi rex, ignorante.

1:18 And behold, now Adonias reigneth, and thou, my lord the king, knowest nothing of it.

1:19 Mactavit boves, et pinguia quæque, et arietes plurimos, et vocavit omnes filios regis, Abiathar quoque sacerdotem, et Joab principem militiæ : Salomonem autem servum tuum non vocavit.

1:19 He hath killed oxen, and all fat cattle, and many rams, and invited all the king's sons, and Abiathar, the priest, and Joab, the general of the army: but Solomon, thy servant, he invited not.

1:20 Verumtamen, domine mi rex, in te oculi respiciunt totius Israël, ut indices eis quis sedere debeat in solio tuo, domine mi rex, post te.

1:20 And now, my lord, O king, the eyes of all Israel are upon thee, that thou shouldst tell them, who shall sit on thy throne, my lord the king, after thee.

1:21 Eritque, cum dormierit dominus meus rex cum patribus suis, erimus ego et filius meus Salomon peccatores.

1:21 Otherwise it shall come to pass, when my lord the king sleepeth with his fathers, that I, and my son, Solomon, shall be accounted offenders.

1:22 Adhuc illa loquente cum rege, Nathan propheta venit.

1:22 As she was yet speaking with the king, Nathan, the prophet, came.

1:23 Et nuntiaverunt regi, dicentes : Adest Nathan propheta. Cumque introisset in conspectu regis, et adorasset eum pronus in terram,

1:23 And they told the king, saying: Nathan, the prophet, is here. And when he was come in before the king, and had worshipped, bowing down to the ground,

1:24 dixit Nathan : Domine mi rex, tu dixisti : Adonias regnet post me, et ipse sedeat super thronum meum ?

1:24 Nathan said: My lord, O king, hast thou said: Let Adonias reign after me, and let him sit upon my throne?

1:25 Quia descendit hodie, et immolavit boves, et pinguia, et arietes plurimos, et vocavit universos filios regis et principes exercitus, Abiathar quoque sacerdotem, illisque vescentibus et bibentibus coram eo, et dicentibus : Vivat rex Adonias :

1:25 Because he is gone down to day, and hath killed oxen, and fatlings, and many rams, and invited all the king's sons, and the captains of the army, and Abiathar the priest: and they are eating and drinking before him, and saying: God save king Adonias:

1:26 me servum tuum, et Sadoc sacerdotem, et Banaiam filium Jojadæ, et Salomonem famulum tuum non vocavit.

1:26 But me, thy servant, and Sadoc, the priest, and Banaias, the son of Joiada, and Solomon, thy servant, he hath not invited.

1:27 Numquid a domino meo rege exivit hoc verbum, et mihi non indicasti servo tuo quis sessurus esset super thronum domini mei regis post eum ?

1:27 Is this word come out from my lord the king, and hast thou not told me, thy servant, who should sit on the throne of my lord the king after him?

1:28 Et respondit rex David, dicens : Vocate ad me Bethsabee. Quæ cum fuisset ingressa coram rege, et stetisset ante eum,

1:28 And king David answered, and said: Call to me Bethsabee. And when she was come in to the king, and stood before him,

1:29 juravit rex, et ait : Vivit Dominus, qui eruit animam meam de omni angustia,

1:29 The king swore, and said: As the Lord liveth, who hath delivered my soul out of all distress,

1:30 quia sicut juravi tibi per Dominum Deum Israël, dicens : Salomon filius tuus regnabit post me, et ipse sedebit super solium meum pro me : sic faciam hodie.

1:30 Even as I swore to thee, by the Lord, the God of Israel, saying: Solomon thy son, shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne in my stead, so will I do this day.

1:31 Summissoque Bethsabee in terram vultu, adoravit regem, dicens : Vivat dominus meus David in æternum.

1:31 And Bethsabee, bowing with her face to the earth, worshipped the king, saying: May my lord David live for ever.

1:32 Dixit quoque rex David : Vocate mihi Sadoc sacerdotem, et Nathan prophetam, et Banaiam filium Jojadæ. Qui cum ingressi fuissent coram rege,

1:32 King David also said: Call me Sadoc, the priest, and Nathan, the prophet, and Banaias, the son of Joiada. And when they were come in before the king,

1:33 dixit ad eos : Tollite vobiscum servos domini vestri, et imponite Salomonem filium meum super mulam meam, et ducite eum in Gihon.

1:33 He said to them: Take with you the servants of your lord, and set my son Solomon upon my mule: and bring him to Gihon:

1:34 Et ungat eum ibi Sadoc sacerdos et Nathan propheta in regem super Israël : et canetis buccina, atque dicetis : Vivat rex Salomon.

1:34 And let Sadoc, the priest, and Nathan, the prophet, anoint him there king over Israel: and you shall sound the trumpet, and shall say: God save king Solomon.

1:35 Et ascendetis post eum, et veniet, et sedebit super solium meum, et ipse regnabit pro me : illique præcipiam ut sit dux super Israël et super Judam.

1:35 And you shall come up after him, and he shall come, and shall sit upon my throne, and he shall reign in my stead: and I will appoint him to be ruler over Israel, and over Juda.

1:36 Et respondit Banaias filius Jojadæ regi, dicens : Amen : sic loquatur Dominus Deus domini mei regis.

1:36 And Banaias, the son of Joiada, answered the king, saying: Amen: so say the Lord, the God of my lord the king.

1:37 Quomodo fuit Dominus cum domino meo rege, sic sit cum Salomone, et sublimius faciat solium ejus a solio domini mei regis David.

1:37 As the Lord hath been with my lord the king, so be he with Solomon, and make his throne higher than the throne of my lord king David.

1:38 Descendit ergo Sadoc sacerdos, et Nathan propheta, et Banaias filius Jojadæ, et Cerethi, et Phelethi : et imposuerunt Salomonem super mulam regis David, et adduxerunt eum in Gihon.

1:38 So Sadoc, the priest, and Nathan, the prophet, went down, and Banaias, the son of Joiada, and the Cerethi, and Phelethi: and they set Solomon upon the mule of king David, and brought him to Gihon.

1:39 Sumpsitque Sadoc sacerdos cornu olei de tabernaculo, et unxit Salomonem : et cecinerunt buccina, et dixit omnis populus : Vivat rex Salomon.

1:39 And Sadoc, the priest, took a horn of oil out of the tabernacle, and anointed Solomon: and they sounded the trumpet, and all the people said: God save king Solomon.

1:40 Et ascendit universa multitudo post eum, et populus canentium tibiis, et lætantium gaudio magno : et insonuit terra a clamore eorum.

1:40 And all the multitude went up after him, and the people played with pipes, and rejoiced with a great joy, and the earth rang with the noise of their cry.

1:41 Audivit autem Adonias, et omnes qui invitati fuerant ab eo : jamque convivium finitum erat : sed et Joab, audita voce tubæ, ait : Quid sibi vult clamor civitatis tumultuantis ?

1:41 And Adonias, and all that were invited by him, heard it, and now the feast was at an end. Joab also, hearing the sound of the trumpet, said: What meaneth this noise of the city in an uproar?

1:42 Adhuc illo loquente, Jonathas filius Abiathar sacerdotis venit : cui dixit Adonias : Ingredere, quia vir fortis es, et bona nuntians.

1:42 While he yet spoke, Jonathan, the son of Abiathar, the priest, came: and Adonias said to him: Come in, because thou art a valiant man, and bringest good news.

1:43 Responditque Jonathas Adoniæ : Nequaquam : dominus enim noster rex David regem constituit Salomonem :

1:43 And Jonathan answered Adonias: Not so: for our lord, king David, hath appointed Solomon king;

1:44 misitque cum eo Sadoc sacerdotem, et Nathan prophetam, et Banaiam filium Jojadæ, et Cerethi, et Phelethi, et imposuerunt eum super mulam regis.

1:44 And hath sent with him Sadoc, the priest, and Nathan, the prophet, and Banaias, the son of Joiada, and the Cerethi, and the Phelethi, and they have set him upon the king's mule:

1:45 Unxeruntque eum Sadoc sacerdos et Nathan propheta regem in Gihon : et ascenderunt inde lætantes, et insonuit civitas : hæc est vox quam audistis.

1:45 And Sadoc, the priest, and Nathan, the prophet, have anointed him king, in Gihon: and they are gone up from thence rejoicing, so that the city rang again: this is the noise that you have heard.

1:46 Sed et Salomon sedet super solium regni.

1:46 Moreover, Solomon sitteth upon the throne of the kingdom.

1:47 Et ingressi servi regis benedixerunt domino nostro regi David, dicentes : Amplificet Deus nomen Salomonis super nomen tuum, et magnificet thronus ejus super thronum tuum. Et adoravit rex in lectulo suo :

1:47 And the king's servants going in, have blessed our lord king David, saying: May God make the name of Solomon greater than thy name, and make his throne greater than thy throne. And the king adored in his bed:

1:48 et locutus est : Benedictus Dominus Deus Israël, qui dedit hodie sedentem in solio meo, videntibus oculis meis.

1:48 And he said: Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, who hath given this day one to sit on my throne, my eyes seeing it.

1:49 Territi sunt ergo, et surrexerunt omnes qui invitati fuerant ab Adonia, et ivit unusquisque in viam suam.

1:49 Then all the guests of Adonias were afraid, and they all arose, and every man went his way.

1:50 Adonias autem timens Salomonem, surrexit, et abiit, tenuitque cornu altaris.

1:50 And Adonias fearing Solomon, arose and went, and took hold of the horn of the altar.

1:51 Et nuntiaverunt Salomoni, dicentes : Ecce Adonias timens regem Salomonem, tenuit cornu altaris, dicens : Juret mihi rex Salomon hodie, quod non interficiat servum suum gladio.

1:51 And they told Solomon, saying: Behold Adonias fearing king Solomon, hath taken hold of the horn of the altar, saying: Let king Solomon swear to me this day, that he will not kill his servant with the sword.

1:52 Dixitque Salomon : Si fuerit vir bonus, non cadet ne unus quidem capillus ejus in terram : sin autem malum inventum fuerit in eo, morietur.

1:52 And Solomon said: If he be a good man, there shall not so much as one hair of his head fall to the ground: but if evil be found in him, he shall die.

1:53 Misit ergo rex Salomon, et eduxit eum ab altari : et ingressus adoravit regem Salomonem : dixitque ei Salomon : Vade in domum tuam.

1:53 Then king Solomon sent, and brought him out from the altar: and going in, he worshipped king Solomon: and Solomon said to him: Go to thy house.

Chapter 2

2:1 Appropinquaverunt autem dies David ut moreretur : præcepitque Salomoni filio suo, dicens :

2:1 And the days of David drew nigh that he should die, and he charged his son Solomon, saying:

2:2 Ego ingredior viam universæ terræ : confortare, et esto vir.

2:2 I am going the way of all flesh: take thou courage and shew thyself a man.

2:3 Et observa custodias Domini Dei tui, ut ambules in viis ejus : ut custodias cæremonias ejus, et præcepta ejus, et judicia, et testimonia, sicut scriptum est in lege Moysi : ut intelligas universa quæ facis, et quocumque te verteris :

2:3 And keep the charge of the Lord thy God, to walk in his ways, and observe his ceremonies, and his precepts, and judgments, and testimonies, as it is written in the law of Moses: that thou mayst understand all thou dost, and whithersoever thou shalt turn thyself:

2:4 ut confirmet Dominus sermones suos quos locutus est de me, dicens : Si custodierint filii tui vias suas, et ambulaverint coram me in veritate, in omni corde suo et in omni anima sua, non auferetur tibi vir de solio Israël.

2:4 That the Lord may confirm his words, which he hath spoken of me, saying: If thy children shall take heed to their ways, and shall walk before me in truth, with all their heart, and with all their soul, there shall not be taken away from thee a man on the throne of Israel.

2:5 Tu quoque nosti quæ fecerit mihi Joab filius Sarviæ, quæ fecerit duobus principibus exercitus Israël, Abner filio Ner, et Amasæ filio Jether : quos occidit, et effudit sanguinem belli in pace, et posuit cruorem prælii in balteo suo qui erat circa lumbos ejus, et in calceamento suo quod erat in pedibus ejus.

2:5 Thou knowest also what Joab, the son of Sarvia, hath done to me, what he did to the two captains of the army of Israel, to Abner, the son of Ner, and to Amasa, the son of Jether: whom he slew, and shed the blood of war in peace, and put the blood of war on his girdle that was about his loins, and in his shoes that were on his feet.

2:6 Facies ergo juxta sapientiam tuam, et non deduces canitiem ejus pacifice ad inferos.

2:6 Do, therefore, according to thy wisdom, and let not his hoary head go down to hell in peace.

2:7 Sed et filiis Berzellai Galaaditis reddes gratiam, eruntque comedentes in mensa tua : occurrerunt enim mihi quando fugiebam a facie Absalom fratris tui.

2:7 But shew kindness to the sons of Berzellai, the Galaadite, and let them eat at thy table: for they met me when I fled from the face of Absalom, thy brother.

2:8 Habes quoque apud te Semei filium Gera filii Jemini de Bahurim, qui maledixit mihi maledictione pessima quando ibam ad castra : sed quia descendit mihi in occursum cum transirem Jordanem, et juravi ei per Dominum, dicens : Non te interficiam gladio :

2:8 Thou hast also with thee Semei, the son of Gera, the son of Jemini, of Bahurim, who cursed me with a grievous curse, when I went to the camp: but because he came down to meet me when I passed over the Jordan, and I swore to him by the Lord, saying: I will not kill thee with the sword:

2:9 tu noli pati eum esse innoxium. Vir autem sapiens es, ut scias quæ facies ei : deducesque canos ejus cum sanguine ad inferos.

2:9 Do not thou hold him guiltless. But thou art a wise man, and knowest what to do with him, and thou shalt bring down his grey hairs with blood to the grave.

2:10 Dormivit igitur David cum patribus suis, et sepultus est in civitate David.

2:10 So David slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David.

2:11 Dies autem quibus regnavit David super Israël, quadraginta anni sunt : in Hebron regnavit septem annis ; in Jerusalem, triginta tribus.

2:11 And the days that David reigned in Israel, were forty years: in Hebron he reigned seven years, in Jerusalem thirty-three.

2:12 Salomon autem sedit super thronum David patris sui, et firmatum est regnum ejus nimis.

2:12 And Solomon sat upon the throne of his father David, and his kingdom was strengthened exceedingly.

2:13 Et ingressus est Adonias filius Haggith ad Bethsabee matrem Salomonis. Quæ dixit ei : Pacificusne est ingressus tuus ? Qui respondit : Pacificus.

2:13 And Adonias, the son of Haggith, came to Bethsabee the mother of Solomon. And she said to him: Is thy coming peaceable? He answered: It is peaceable.

2:14 Addiditque : Sermo mihi est ad te. Cui ait : Loquere. Et ille :

2:14 And he added: I have a word to speak with thee. She said to him: Speak. And he said:

2:15 Tu, inquit, nosti, quia meum erat regnum, et me præposuerat omnis Israël sibi in regem : sed translatum est regnum, et factum est fratris mei : a Domino enim constitutum est ei.

2:15 Thou knowest that the kingdom was mine, and all Israel had preferred me to be their king: but the kingdom is transferred, and is become my brother's: for it was appointed him by the Lord.

2:16 Nunc ergo petitionem unam precor a te : ne confundas faciem meam. Quæ dixit ad eum : Loquere.

2:16 Now therefore, I ask one petition of thee; turn not away my face. And she said to him: Say on.

2:17 Et ille ait : Precor ut dicas Salomoni regi (neque enim negare tibi quidquam potest) ut det mihi Abisag Sunamitidem uxorem.

2:17 And he said I pray thee speak to king Solomon (for he cannot deny thee any thing) to give me Abisag, the Sunamitess, to wife.

2:18 Et ait Bethsabee : Bene : ego loquar pro te regi.

2:18 And Bethsabee said: Well, I will speak for thee to the king.

2:19 Venit ergo Bethsabee ad regem Salomonem ut loqueretur ei pro Adonia : et surrexit rex in occursum ejus, adoravitque eam, et sedit super thronum suum : positusque est thronus matri regis, quæ sedit ad dexteram ejus.

2:19 Then Bethsabee came to king Solomon, to speak to him for Adonias: and the king arose to meet her, and bowed to her, and sat down upon his throne: and a throne was set for the king's mother, and she sat on his right hand.

2:20 Dixitque ei : Petitionem unam parvulam ego deprecor a te : ne confundas faciem meam. Et dixit ei rex : Pete, mater mea : neque enim fas est ut avertam faciem tuam.

2:20 And she said to him: I desire one small petition of thee; do not put me to confusion. And the king said to her: My mother ask, for I must not turn away thy face.

2:21 Quæ ait : Detur Abisag Sunamitis Adoniæ fratri tuo uxor.

2:21 And she said: Let Abisag, the Sunamitess, be given to Adonias, thy brother, to wife.

2:22 Responditque rex Salomon, et dixit matri suæ : Quare postulas Abisag Sunamitidem Adoniæ ? postula ei et regnum : ipse est enim frater meus major me, et habet Abiathar sacerdotem, et Joab filium Sarviæ.

2:22 And king Solomon answered, and said to his mother: Why dost thou ask Abisag, the Sunamitess, for Adonias? ask for him also the kingdom; for he is my elder brother, and hath Abiathar, the priest, and Joab, the son of Sarvia.

2:23 Juravit itaque rex Salomon per Dominum, dicens : Hæc faciat mihi Deus, et hæc addat, quia contra animam suam locutus est Adonias verbum hoc.

2:23 Then king Solomon swore by the Lord, saying: So and so may God do to me, and add more, if Adonias hath not spoken this word against his own life.

2:24 Et nunc vivit Dominus, qui firmavit me, et collocavit me super solium David patris mei, et qui fecit mihi domum, sicut locutus est, quia hodie occidetur Adonias.

2:24 And now, as the Lord liveth, who hath established me, and placed me upon the throne of David, my father, and who hath made me a house, as he promised, Adonias shall be put to death this day.

2:25 Misitque rex Salomon per manum Banaiæ filii Jojadæ, qui interfecit eum, et mortuus est.

2:25 And king Solomon sent by the hand of Banaias, the son of Joiada, who slew him, and he died.

2:26 Abiathar quoque sacerdoti dixit rex : Vade in Anathoth ad agrum tuum : equidem vir mortis es : sed hodie te non interficiam, quia portasti arcam Domini Dei coram David patre meo, et sustinuisti laborem in omnibus in quibus laboravit pater meus.

2:26 And the king said also to Abiathar, the priest: Go to Anathoth, to thy lands, for indeed thou art worthy of death: but I will not at this time put thee to death, because thou didst carry the ark of the Lord God before David, my father, and hast endured trouble in all the troubles my father endured.

2:27 Ejecit ergo Salomon Abiathar ut non esset sacerdos Domini, ut impleretur sermo Domini quem locutus est super domum Heli in Silo.

2:27 So Solomon cast out Abiathar from being the priest of the Lord, that the word of the Lord might be fulfilled, which he spoke concerning the house of Heli in Silo.

2:28 Venit autem nuntius ad Joab, quod Joab declinasset post Adoniam, et post Salomonem non declinasset : fugit ergo Joab in tabernaculum Domini, et apprehendit cornu altaris.

2:28 And the news came to Joab, because Joab had turned after Adonias, and had not turned after Solomon: and Joab fled into the tabernacle of the Lord, and took hold on the horn of the altar.

2:29 Nuntiatumque est regi Salomoni quod fugisset Joab in tabernaculum Domini, et esset juxta altare : misitque Salomon Banaiam filium Jojadæ, dicens : Vade, interfice eum.

2:29 And it was told king Solomon, that Joab was fled into the tabernacle of the Lord, and was by the altar: and Solomon sent Banaias, the son of Joiada, saying. Go, kill him.

2:30 Et venit Banaias ad tabernaculum Domini, et dixit ei : Hæc dicit rex : Egredere. Qui ait : Non egrediar, sed hic moriar. Renuntiavit Banaias regi sermonem, dicens : Hæc locutus est Joab, et hæc respondit mihi.

2:30 And Banaias came to the tabernacle of the Lord, and said to him: Thus saith the king: Come forth. And he said: I will not come forth, but here I will die. Banaias brought word back to the king, saying: Thus saith Joab, and thus he answered me.

2:31 Dixitque ei rex : Fac sicut locutus est, et interfice eum, et sepeli : et amovebis sanguinem innocentem qui effusus est a Joab, a me, et a domo patris mei.

2:31 And the king said to him: Do as he hath said; and kill him, and bury him, and thou shalt remove the innocent blood which hath been shed by Joab, from me, and from the house of my father:

2:32 Et reddet Dominus sanguinem ejus super caput ejus, quia interfecit duos viros justos, melioresque se : et occidit eos gladio, patre meo David ignorante, Abner filium Ner principem militiæ Israël, et Amasam filium Jether principem exercitus Juda :

2:32 And the Lord shall return his blood upon his own head; because he murdered two men, just and better than himself: and slew them with the sword, my father, David, not knowing it; Abner, the son of Ner, general of the army of Israel, and Amasa, the son of Jether general of the army of Juda;

2:33 et revertetur sanguis illorum in caput Joab, et in caput seminis ejus in sempiternum. David autem et semini ejus, et domui, et throno illius, sit pax usque in æternum a Domino.

2:33 And their blood shall return upon the head of Joab, and upon the head of his seed for ever. But to David and his seed, and his house, and to his throne, be peace for ever from the Lord.

2:34 Ascendit itaque Banaias filius Jojadæ, et aggressus eum interfecit : sepultusque est in domo sua in deserto.

2:34 So Banaias, the son of Joiada, went up, and setting upon him slew him, and he was buried in his house in the desert.

2:35 Et constituit rex Banaiam filium Jojadæ pro eo super exercitum, et Sadoc sacerdotem posuit pro Abiathar.

2:35 And the king appointed Banaias, the son of Joiada in his room over the army; and Sadoc, the priest, he put in the place of Abiathar.

2:36 Misit quoque rex, et vocavit Semei : dixitque ei : Ædifica tibi domum in Jerusalem, et habita ibi : et non egredieris inde huc atque illuc.

2:36 The king also sent, and called for Semei, and said to him: Build thee a house in Jerusalem, and dwell there: and go not out from thence any where.

2:37 Quacumque autem die egressus fueris, et transieris torrentem Cedron, scito te interficiendum : sanguis tuus erit super caput tuum.

2:37 For on what day soever thou shalt go out, and shalt pass over the brook Cedron, know that thou shalt be put to death: thy blood shall be upon thy own head.

2:38 Dixitque Semei regi : Bonus sermo : sicut locutus est dominus meus rex, sic faciet servus tuus. Habitavit itaque Semei in Jerusalem diebus multis.

2:38 And Semei said to the king: The saying is good: as my lord the king hath said, so will thy servant do. And Semei dwelt in Jerusalem many days.

2:39 Factum est autem post annos tres ut fugerent servi Semei ad Achis filium Maacha regem Geth : nuntiatumque est Semei quod servi ejus issent in Geth.

2:39 And it came to pass after three years, that the servants of Semei ran away to Achis, the son of Maacha, the king of Geth: and it was told Semei that his servants were gone to Geth.

2:40 Et surrexit Semei, et stravit asinum suum, ivitque ad Achis in Geth ad requirendum servos suos, et adduxit eos de Geth.

2:40 And Semei arose, and saddled his ass, and went to Achis, to Geth, to seek his servants, and he brought them out of Geth.

2:41 Nuntiatum est autem Salomoni quod isset Semei in Geth de Jerusalem, et rediisset.

2:41 And it was told Solomon, that Semei had gone from Jerusalem to Geth, and was come back.

2:42 Et mittens vocavit eum, dixitque illi : Nonne testificatus sum tibi per Dominum, et prædixi tibi : Quacumque die egressus ieris huc et illuc, scito te esse moriturum : et respondisti mihi : Bonus sermo, quem audivi ?

2:42 And sending he called for him, and said to him: Did I not protest to thee by the Lord, and tell thee before: On what day soever thou shalt go out and walk abroad any where, know that thou shalt die? And thou answeredst me: The word that I have heard is good.

2:43 quare ergo non custodisti jusjurandum Domini, et præceptum quod præceperam tibi ?

2:43 Why then hast thou not kept the oath of the Lord, and the commandment that I laid upon thee?

2:44 Dixitque rex ad Semei : Tu nosti omne malum cujus tibi conscium est cor tuum, quod fecisti David patri meo : reddidit Dominus malitiam tuam in caput tuum :

2:44 And the king said to Semei: Thou knowest all the evil, of which thy heart is conscious, which thou didst to David, my father: the Lord hath returned thy wickedness upon thy own head.

2:45 et rex Salomon benedictus, et thronus David erit stabilis coram Domino usque in sempiternum.

2:45 And king Solomon shall be blessed, and the throne of David shall be established before the Lord for ever.

2:46 Jussit itaque rex Banaiæ filio Jojadæ, qui egressus, percussit eum, et mortuus est.

2:46 So the king commanded Banaias, the son of Joiada: and he went out and struck him; and he died.

Chapter 3

3:1 Confirmatum est igitur regnum in manu Salomonis, et affinitate conjunctus est Pharaoni regi Ægypti : accepit namque filiam ejus, et adduxit in civitatem David, donec compleret ædificans domum suam, et domum Domini, et murum Jerusalem per circuitum.

3:1 And the kingdom was established in the hand of Solomon, and he made affinity with Pharao, the king of Egypt: for he took his daughter, and brought her into the city of David: until he had made an end of building his own house, and the house of the Lord, and the wall of Jerusalem round about.

3:2 Attamen populus immolabat in excelsis : non enim ædificatum erat templum nomini Domini usque in diem illum.

3:2 But yet the people sacrificed in the high places: for there was no temple built to the name of the Lord until that day.

3:3 Dilexit autem Salomon Dominum, ambulans in præceptis David patris sui, excepto quod in excelsis immolabat, et accendebat thymiama.

3:3 And Solomon loved the Lord, walking in the precepts of David, his father; only he sacrificed in the high places, and burnt incense.

3:4 Abiit itaque in Gabaon, ut immolaret ibi : illud quippe erat excelsum maximum : mille hostias in holocaustum obtulit Salomon super altare illud in Gabaon.

3:4 He went therefore to Gabaon, to sacrifice there: for that was the great high place: a thousand victims for holocausts, did Solomon offer upon that altar, in Gabaon.

3:5 Apparuit autem Dominus Salomoni per somnium nocte, dicens : Postula quod vis ut dem tibi.

3:5 And the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream by night, saying: Ask what thou wilt that I should give thee.

3:6 Et ait Salomon : Tu fecisti cum servo tuo David patre meo misericordiam magnam, sicut ambulavit in conspectu tuo in veritate et justitia, et recto corde tecum : custodisti ei misericordiam tuam grandem, et dedisti ei filium sedentem super thronum ejus, sicut est hodie.

3:6 And Solomon said: Thou hast shewed great mercy to thy servant David, my father, even as he walked before thee in truth, and justice, and an upright heart with thee: and thou hast kept thy great mercy for him, and hast given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day.

3:7 Et nunc Domine Deus, tu regnare fecisti servum tuum pro David patre meo : ego autem sum puer parvulus, et ignorans egressum et introitum meum.

3:7 And now, O Lord God, thou hast made thy servant king instead of David, my father: and I am but a child, and know not how to go out and come in;

3:8 Et servus tuus in medio est populi quem elegisti, populi infiniti, qui numerari et supputari non potest præ multitudine.

3:8 And thy servant is in the midst of the people which thou hast chosen, an immense people, which cannot be numbered nor counted for multitude.

3:9 Dabis ergo servo tuo cor docile, ut populum tuum judicare possit, et discernere inter bonum et malum. Quis enim poterit judicare populum istum, populum tuum hunc multum ?

3:9 Give therefore to thy servant an understanding heart, to judge thy people, and discern between good and evil. For who shall be able to judge this people, thy people, which is so numerous?

3:10 Placuit ergo sermo coram Domino, quod Salomon postulasset hujuscemodi rem.

3:10 And the word was pleasing to the Lord, that Solomon had asked such a thing.

3:11 Et dixit Dominus Salomoni : Quia postulasti verbum hoc, et non petisti tibi dies multos, nec divitias, aut animas inimicorum tuorum, sed postulasti tibi sapientiam ad discernendum judicium :

3:11 And the Lord said to Solomon: Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life nor riches, nor the lives of thy enemies, but hast asked for thyself wisdom to discern judgment;

3:12 ecce feci tibi secundum sermones tuos, et dedi tibi cor sapiens et intelligens, in tantum ut nullus ante te similis tui fuerit, nec post te surrecturus sit.

3:12 Behold I have done for thee according to thy words, and have given thee a wise and understanding heart, in so much that there hath been no one like thee before thee, nor shall arise after thee.

3:13 Sed et hæc quæ non postulasti, dedi tibi : divitias scilicet, et gloriam, ut nemo fuerit similis tui in regibus cunctis retro diebus.

3:13 Yea, and the things also which thou didst not ask, I have given thee; to wit, riches and glory: so that no one hath been like thee among the kings in all days heretofore.

3:14 Si autem ambulaveris in viis meis, et custodieris præcepta mea et mandata mea, sicut ambulavit pater tuus, longos faciam dies tuos.

3:14 And if thou wilt walk in my ways, and keep my precepts and my commandments, as thy father walked, I will lengthen thy days.

3:15 Igitur evigilavit Salomon, et intellexit quod esset somnium : cumque venisset Jerusalem, stetit coram arca fœderis Domini, et obtulit holocausta, et fecit victimas pacificas, et grande convivium universis famulis suis.

3:15 And Solomon awaked, and perceived that it was a dream: and when he was come to Jerusalem, he stood before the ark of the covenant of the Lord, and offered holocausts, and sacrificed victims of peace offerings, and made a great feast for all his servants.

3:16 Tunc venerunt duæ mulieres meretrices ad regem, steteruntque coram eo :

3:16 Then there came two women that were harlots, to the king, and stood before him.

3:17 quarum una ait : Obsecro, mi domine : ego et mulier hæc habitabamus in domo una, et peperi apud eam in cubiculo.

3:17 And one of them said: I beseech thee, my lord, I and this woman dwelt in one house, and I was delivered of a child with her in the chamber.

3:18 Tertia autem die postquam ego peperi, peperit et hæc : et eramus simul, nullusque alius nobiscum in domo, exceptis nobis duabus.

3:18 And the third day after I was delivered, she also was delivered; and we were together, and no other person with us in the house; only we two.

3:19 Mortuus est autem filius mulieris hujus nocte : dormiens quippe oppressit eum.

3:19 And this woman's child died in the night: for in her sleep she overlaid him.

3:20 Et consurgens intempestæ noctis silentio, tulit filium meum de latere meo, ancillæ tuæ dormientis, et collocavit in sinu suo : suum autem filium, qui erat mortuus, posuit in sinu meo.

3:20 And rising in the dead time of the night, she took my child from my side, while I, thy handmaid, was asleep, and laid it in her bosom: and laid her dead child in my bosom.

3:21 Cumque surrexissem mane ut darem lac filio meo, apparuit mortuus : quem diligentius intuens clara luce, deprehendi non esse meum quem genueram.

3:21 And when I arose in the morning, to give my child suck, behold it was dead: but considering him more diligently, when it was clear day, I found that it was not mine which I bore.

3:22 Responditque altera mulier : Non est ita ut dicis, sed filius tuus mortuus est, meus autem vivit. E contrario illa dicebat : Mentiris : filius quippe meus vivit, et filius tuus mortuus est. Atque in hunc modum contendebant coram rege.

3:22 And the other woman answered: It is not so as thou sayest, but thy child is dead, and mine is alive. On the contrary, she said; Thou liest: for my child liveth, and thy child is dead. And in this manner they strove before the king.

3:23 Tunc rex ait : Hæc dicit : Filius meus vivit, et filius tuus mortuus est : et ista respondit : Non, sed filius tuus mortuus est, meus autem vivit.

3:23 Then said the king: The one saith, My child is alive, and thy child is dead. And the other answereth: Nay; but thy child is dead, and mine liveth.

3:24 Dixit ergo rex : Afferte mihi gladium. Cumque attulissent gladium coram rege,

3:24 The king therefore said: Bring me a sword. And when they had brought a sword before the king,

3:25 Dividite, inquit, infantem vivum in duas partes, et date dimidiam partem uni, et dimidiam partem alteri.

3:25 Divide, said he, the living child in two, and give half to the one and half to the other.

3:26 Dixit autem mulier, cujus filius erat vivus, ad regem (commota sunt quippe viscera ejus super filio suo) : Obsecro, domine, date illi infantem vivum, et nolite interficere eum. E contrario illa dicebat : Nec mihi nec tibi sit, sed dividatur.

3:26 But the woman, whose child was alive, said to the king; (for her bowels were moved upon her child) I beseech thee, my lord, give her the child alive, and do not kill it. But the other said: Let it be neither mine nor thine; but divide it.

3:27 Respondit rex, et ait : Date huic infantem vivum, et non occidatur : hæc est enim mater ejus.

3:27 The king answered, and said: Give the living child to this woman, and let it not be killed; for she is the mother thereof.

3:28 Audivit itaque omnis Israël judicium quod judicasset rex, et timuerunt regem, videntes sapientiam Dei esse in eo ad faciendum judicium.

3:28 And all Israel heard the judgment which the king had judged, and they feared the king, seeing that the wisdom of God was in him to do judgment.

Chapter 4

4:1 Erat autem rex Salomon regnans super omnem Israël :

4:1 And king Solomon reigned over all Israel:

4:2 et hi principes quos habebat : Azarias filius Sadoc sacerdotis :

4:2 And these were the princes which he had: Azarias, the son of Sadoc, the priest:

4:3 Elihoreph et Ahia filii Sisa scribæ : Josaphat filius Ahilud a commentariis :

4:3 Elihoreph, and Ahia, the sons of Sisa, scribes: Josaphat, the son of Ahilud, recorder:

4:4 Banaias filius Jojadæ super exercitum : Sadoc autem et Abiathar sacerdotes :

4:4 Banaias, the son of Joiada, over the army: and Sadoc, and Abiathar, priests.

4:5 Azarias filius Nathan super eos qui assistebant regi : Zabud filius Nathan sacerdos, amicus regis :

4:5 Azarias, the son of Nathan, over them that were about the king: Zabud, the son of Nathan, the priest, the king's friend:

4:6 et Ahisar præpositus domus : et Adoniram filius Abda super tributa.

4:6 And Ahisar, governor of the house: and Adoniram, the son of Abda, over the tribute.

4:7 Habebat autem Salomon duodecim præfectos super omnem Israël, qui præbebant annonam regi et domui ejus : per singulos enim menses in anno, singuli necessaria ministrabant.

4:7 And Solomon had twelve governors over all Israel, who provided victuals for the king and for his house hold: for every one provided necessaries, each man his month in the year.

4:8 Et hæc nomina eorum : Benhur in monte Ephraim.

4:8 And these are their names: Benhur, in mount Ephraim.

4:9 Bendecar in Macces, et in Salebim, et in Bethsames, et in Elon, et in Bethanan.

4:9 Bendecar, in Macces, and in Salebim, and in Bethsames, and in Elon, and in Bethanan.

4:10 Benhesed in Aruboth : ipsius erat Socho, et omnis terra Epher.

4:10 Benhesed, in Aruboth: his was Socho, and all the land of Epher.

4:11 Benabinadab, cujus omnis Nephath Dor : Tapheth filiam Salomonis habebat uxorem.

4:11 Benabinadab, to whom belonged all Nephath-Dor: he had Tapheth, the daughter of Solomon, to wife.

4:12 Bana filius Ahilud regebat Thanac et Mageddo, et universam Bethsan, quæ est juxta Sarthana subter Jezrahel, a Bethsan usque Abelmehula e regione Jecmaan.

4:12 Bana, the son of Ahilud, who governed Thanac, and Mageddo, and all Bethsan, which is by Sarthana, beneath Jezrael, from Bethsan unto Abelmehula, over against Jecmaan.

4:13 Bengaber in Ramoth Galaad : habebat Avothjair filii Manasse in Galaad : ipse præerat in omni regione Argob, quæ est in Basan, sexaginta civitatibus magnis atque muratis quæ habebant seras æreas.

4:13 Bengaber, in Ramoth Galaad: he had the town of Jair, the son of Manasses, in Galaad: he was chief in all the country of Argob, which is in Basan, threescore great cities with walls, and brazen bolts.

4:14 Ahinadab filius Addo præerat in Manaim.

4:14 Ahinadab, the son of Addo, was chief in Manaim.

4:15 Achimaas in Nephthali : sed et ipse habebat Basemath filiam Salomonis in conjugio.

4:15 Achimaas, in Nephthali: he also had Basemath, the daughter of Solomon, to wife.

4:16 Baana filius Husi in Aser, et in Baloth.

4:16 Baana, the son of Husi, in Aser, and in Baloth.

4:17 Josaphat filius Pharue in Issachar.

4:17 Josaphat, the son of Pharue, in Issachar.

4:18 Semei filius Ela in Benjamin.

4:18 Semei, the son of Ela, in Benjamin.

4:19 Gaber filius Uri in terra Galaad, in terra Sehon regis Amorrhæi et Og regis Basan, super omnia quæ erant in illa terra.

4:19 Gaber, the son of Uri, in the land of Galaad, in the land of Sehon, the king of the Amorrhites, and of Og, the king of Basan, over all that were in that land.

4:20 Juda et Israël innumerabiles, sicut arena maris in multitudine : comedentes, et bibentes, atque lætantes.

4:20 Juda and Israel were innumerable, as the sand of the sea in multitude; eating and drinking, and rejoicing.

4:21 Salomon autem erat in ditione sua, habens omnia regna a flumine terræ Philisthiim usque ad terminum Ægypti : offerentium sibi munera, et servientium ei cunctis diebus vitæ ejus.

4:21 And Solomon had under him all the kingdoms, from the river to the land of the Philistines, even to the border of Egypt: and they brought him presents, and served him all the days of his life.

4:22 Erat autem cibus Salomonis per dies singulos triginta cori similæ, et sexaginta cori farinæ,

4:22 And the provision of Solomon, for each day, was thirty measures of fine flour, and threescore measures of meal;

4:23 decem boves pingues, et viginti boves pascuales, et centum arietes, excepta venatione cervorum, caprearum, atque bubalorum, et avium altilium.

4:23 Ten fat oxen, and twenty out of the pastures, and a hundred rams; besides venison of harts, roes, and buffles, and fatted fowls.

4:24 Ipse enim obtinebat omnem regionem quæ erat trans flumen, a Thaphsa usque ad Gazan, et cunctos reges illarum regionum : et habebat pacem ex omni parte in circuitu.

4:24 For he had all the country which was beyond the river, from Thaphsa to Gazan, and all the kings of those countries: and he had peace on every side round about.

4:25 Habitabatque Juda et Israël absque timore ullo, unusquisque sub vite sua et sub ficu sua, a Dan usque Bersabee, cunctis diebus Salomonis.

4:25 And Juda, and Israel, dwelt without any fear, every one under his vine, and under his fig tree, from Dan to Bersabee, all the days of Solomon.

4:26 Et habebat Salomon quadraginta millia præsepia equorum currilium, et duodecim millia equestrium.

4:26 And Solomon had forty thousand stalls of chariot horses, and twelve thousand for the saddle.

4:27 Nutriebantque eos supradicti regis præfecti : sed et necessaria mensæ regis Salomonis cum ingenti cura præbebant in tempore suo.

4:27 And the foresaid governors of the king fed them; and they furnished the necessaries also for king Solomon's table, with great care, in their time.

4:28 Hordeum quoque, et paleas equorum et jumentorum, deferebant in locum ubi erat rex, juxta constitutum sibi.

4:28 They brought barley also, and straw for the horses and beasts, to the place where the king was, according as it was appointed them.

4:29 Dedit quoque Deus sapientiam Salomoni, et prudentiam multam nimis, et latitudinem cordis quasi arenam quæ est in littore maris.

4:29 And God gave to Solomon wisdom, and understanding exceeding much, and largeness of heart, as the sand that is on the sea shore.

4:30 Et præcedebat sapientia Salomonis sapientiam omnium Orientalium et Ægyptiorum,

4:30 And the wisdom of Solomon surpassed the wisdom of all the Orientals, and of the Egyptians;

4:31 et erat sapientior cunctis hominibus : sapientior Ethan Ezrahita, et Heman, et Chalcol, et Dorda filiis Mahol : et erat nominatus in universis gentibus per circuitum.

4:31 And he was wiser than all men: wiser than Ethan, the Ezrahite, and Heman, and Chalcol, and Dorda, the sons of Mahol, and he was renowned in all nations round about.

4:32 Locutus est quoque Salomon tria millia parabolas : et fuerunt carmina ejus quinque et mille.

4:32 Solomon also spoke three thousand parables: and his poems were a thousand and five.

4:33 Et disputavit super lignis a cedro quæ est in Libano, usque ad hyssopum quæ egreditur de pariete : et disseruit de jumentis, et volucribus, et reptilibus, et piscibus.

4:33 And he treated about trees, from the cedar that is in Libanus, unto the hyssop that cometh out of the wall: and he discoursed of beasts, and of fowls, and of creeping things, and of fishes.

4:34 Et veniebant de cunctis populis ad audiendam sapientiam Salomonis, et ab universis regibus terræ qui audiebant sapientiam ejus.

4:34 And they came from all nations to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and from all the kings of the earth, who heard of his wisdom.

Chapter 5

5:1 Misit quoque Hiram rex Tyri servos suos ad Salomonem : audivit enim quod ipsum unxissent regem pro patre ejus : quia amicus fuerat Hiram David omni tempore.

5:1 And Hiram, king of Tyre, sent his servants to Solomon: for he heard that they had anointed him king in the room of his father: for Hiram had always been David's friend.

5:2 Misit autem Salomon ad Hiram, dicens :

5:2 Solomon sent to Hiram, saying:

5:3 Tu scis voluntatem David patris mei, et quia non potuerit ædificare domum nomini Domini Dei sui propter bella imminentia per circuitum, donec daret Dominus eos sub vestigio pedum ejus.

5:3 Thou knowest the will of David, my father, and that he could not build a house to the name of the Lord his God, because of the wars that were round about him, until the Lord put them under the soles of his feet.

5:4 Nunc autem requiem dedit Dominus Deus meus mihi per circuitum, et non est satan, neque occursus malus.

5:4 But now the Lord my God hath given me rest round about; and there is no adversary nor evil occurrence.

5:5 Quam ob rem cogito ædificare templum nomini Domini Dei mei, sicut locutus est Dominus David patri meo, dicens : Filius tuus, quem dabo pro te super solium tuum, ipse ædificabit domum nomini meo.

5:5 Wherefore I purpose to build a temple to the name of the Lord my God, as the Lord spoke to David my father, saying: Thy son, whom I will set upon the throne, in thy place, he shall build a house to my name.

5:6 Præcipe igitur ut præcidant mihi servi tui cedros de Libano, et servi mei sint cum servis tuis : mercedem autem servorum tuorum dabo tibi quamcumque petieris : scis enim quomodo non est in populo meo vir qui noverit ligna cædere sicut Sidonii.

5:6 Give orders, therefore, that thy servants cut me down cedar trees, out of Libanus, and let my servants be with thy servants: and I will give thee the hire of thy servants whatsoever thou wilt ask: for thou knowest how there is not among my people a man that has skill to hew wood like to the Sidonians.

5:7 Cum ergo audisset Hiram verba Salomonis, lætatus est valde, et ait : Benedictus Dominus Deus hodie, qui dedit David filium sapientissimum super populum hunc plurimum.

5:7 Now when Hiram had heard the words of Solomon, he rejoiced exceedingly, and said: Blessed be the Lord God this day, who hath given to David a very wise son over this numerous people.

5:8 Et misit Hiram ad Salomonem, dicens : Audivi quæcumque mandasti mihi : ego faciam omnem voluntatem tuam in lignis cedrinis et abiegnis.

5:8 And Hiram sent to Solomon, saying: I have heard all thou hast desired of me; and I will do all thy desire concerning cedar trees, and fir trees.

5:9 Servi mei deponent ea de Libano ad mare, et ego componam ea in ratibus in mari usque ad locum quem significaveris mihi : et applicabo ea ibi, et tu tolles ea : præbebisque necessaria mihi, ut detur cibus domui meæ.

5:9 My servants shall bring them down from Libanus to the sea: and I will put them together in floats, on the sea, and convey them to the place, which thou shalt signify to me, and will land them there, and thou shalt receive them: and thou shalt allow me necessaries to furnish food for my household.

5:10 Itaque Hiram dabat Salomoni ligna cedrina, et ligna abiegna, juxta omnem voluntatem ejus.

5:10 So Hiram gave Solomon cedar trees, and fir trees, according to all his desire.

5:11 Salomon autem præbebat Hiram coros tritici viginti millia in cibum domui ejus, et viginti coros purissimi olei : hæc tribuebat Salomon Hiram per singulos annos.

5:11 And Solomon allowed Hiram twenty thousand measures of wheat, for provision for his house, and twenty measures of the purest oil: thus gave Solomon to Hiram every year.

5:12 Dedit quoque Dominus sapientiam Salomoni, sicut locutus est ei : et erat pax inter Hiram et Salomonem, et percusserunt ambo fœdus.

5:12 And the Lord gave wisdom to Solomon, as he promised him: and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and they two made a league together.

5:13 Elegitque rex Salomon operarios de omni Israël, et erat indictio triginta millia virorum.

5:13 And king Solomon chose workmen out of all Israel, and the levy was of thirty thousand men.

5:14 Mittebatque eos in Libanum, decem millia per menses singulos vicissim, ita ut duobus mensibus essent in domibus suis : et Adoniram erat super hujuscemodi indictione.

5:14 And he sent them to Libanus, ten thousand every month, by turns, so that two months they were at home: and Adoniram was over this levy.

5:15 Fueruntque Salomoni septuaginta millia eorum qui onera portabant, et octoginta millia latomorum in monte,

5:15 And Solomon had seventy thousand to carry burdens, and eighty thousand to hew stones in the mountain:

5:16 absque præpositis qui præerant singulis operibus, numero trium millium et trecentorum, præcipientium populo et his qui faciebant opus.

5:16 Besides the overseers who were over every work, in number three thousand and three hundred, that ruled over the people, and them that did the work.

5:17 Præcepitque rex ut tollerent lapides grandes, lapides pretiosos in fundamentum templi, et quadrarent eos :

5:17 And the king commanded that they should bring great stones, costly stones, for the foundation of the temple, and should square them:

5:18 quos dolaverunt cæmentarii Salomonis et cæmentarii Hiram : porro Giblii præparaverunt ligna et lapides ad ædificandam domum.

5:18 And the masons of Solomon, and the masons of Hiram, hewed them: and the Giblians prepared timber and stones to build the house.

Chapter 6

6:1 Factum est ergo quadringentesimo et octogesimo anno egressionis filiorum Israël de terra Ægypti, in anno quarto, mense Zio (ipse est mensis secundus), regni Salomonis super Israël, ædificari cœpit domus Domino.

6:1 And it came to pass in the four hundred and eightieth year after the children of Israel came out of the land of Egypt, in the fourth year of the reign of Solomon over Israel, in the month Zio, (the same is the second month) he began to build a house to the Lord.

6:2 Domus autem quam ædificabat rex Salomon Domino, habebat sexaginta cubitos in longitudine, et viginti cubitos in latitudine, et triginta cubitos in altitudine.

6:2 And the house, which king Solomon built to the Lord, was threescore cubits in length, and twenty cubits in breadth, and thirty cubits in height.

6:3 Et porticus erat ante templum viginti cubitorum longitudinis, juxta mensuram latitudinis templi : et habebat decem cubitos latitudinis ante faciem templi.

6:3 And there was a porch before the temple, of twenty cubits in length, according to the measure of the breadth of the temple: and it was ten cubits in breadth, before the face of the temple.

6:4 Fecitque in templo fenestras obliquas.

6:4 And he made in the temple oblique windows.

6:5 Et ædificavit super parietem templi tabulata per gyrum, in parietibus domus per circuitum templi et oraculi, et fecit latera in circuitu.

6:5 And upon the wall of the temple, he built floors round about, in the walls of the house, round about the temple and the oracle, and he made chambers in the sides round about.

6:6 Tabulatum quod subter erat, quinque cubitos habebat latitudinis, et medium tabulatum sex cubitorum latitudinis, et tertium tabulatum septem habens cubitos latitudinis. Trabes autem posuit in domo per circuitum forinsecus, ut non hærerent muris templi.

6:6 The floor that was underneath was five cubits in breadth, and the middle floor was six cubits in breadth, and the third floor was seven cubits in breadth. And he put beams in the house round about on the outside, that they might not be fastened in the walls of the temple.

6:7 Domus autem cum ædificaretur, de lapidibus dolatis atque perfectis ædificata est : et malleus, et securis, et omne ferramentum non sunt audita in domo cum ædificaretur.

6:7 And the house, when it was in building, was built of stones, hewed and made ready: so that there was neither hammer nor axe, nor any tool of iron heard in the house when it was in building.

6:8 Ostium lateris medii in parte erat domus dextræ : et per cochleam ascendebant in medium cœnaculum, et a medio in tertium.

6:8 The door, for the middle side, was on the right hand of the house: and by winding stairs they went up to the middle room, and from the middle to the third.

6:9 Et ædificavit domum, et consummavit eam : texit quoque domum laquearibus cedrinis.

6:9 So he built the house, and finished it: and he covered the house with roofs of cedar.

6:10 Et ædificavit tabulatum super omnem domum quinque cubitis altitudinis, et operuit domum lignis cedrinis.

6:10 And he built a floor over all the house, five cubits in height, and he covered the house with timber of cedar.

6:11 Et factus est sermo Domini ad Salomonem, dicens :

6:11 And the word of the Lord came to Solomon,

6:12 Domus hæc, quam ædificas, si ambulaveris in præceptis meis, et judicia mea feceris, et custodieris omnia mandata mea, gradiens per ea, firmabo sermonem meum tibi, quem locutus sum ad David patrem tuum :

6:12 As for this house, which thou art building, if thou wilt walk in my statutes, and execute my judgments, and keep all my commandments, walking in them, I will fulfil my word to thee, which I spoke to David thy father.

6:13 et habitabo in medio filiorum Israël, et non derelinquam populum meum Israël.

6:13 And I will dwell in the midst of the children of Israel, and I will not forsake my people Israel.

6:14 Igitur ædificavit Salomon domum, et consummavit eam.

6:14 So Solomon built the house, and finished it.

6:15 Et ædificavit parietes domus intrinsecus tabulatis cedrinis : a pavimento domus usque ad summitatem parietum, et usque ad laquearia, operuit lignis cedrinis intrinsecus : et texit pavimentum domus tabulis abiegnis.

6:15 And he built the walls of the house on the inside, with boards of cedar, from the floor of the house to the top of the walls, and to the roofs, he covered it with boards of cedar on the inside: and he covered the floor of the house with planks of fir.

6:16 Ædificavitque viginti cubitorum ad posteriorem partem templi tabulata cedrina, a pavimento usque ad superiora : et fecit interiorem domum oraculi in Sanctum sanctorum.

6:16 And he built up twenty cubits with boards of cedar at the hinder part of the temple, from the floor to the top: and made the inner house of the oracle to be the holy of holies.

6:17 Porro quadraginta cubitorum erat ipsum templum pro foribus oraculi.

6:17 And the temple itself, before the doors of the oracle, was forty cubits long.

6:18 Et cedro omnis domus intrinsecus vestiebatur, habens tornaturas et juncturas suas fabrefactas, et cælaturas eminentes : omnia cedrinis tabulis vestiebantur : nec omnino lapis apparere poterat in pariete.

6:18 And all the house was covered within with cedar, having the turnings, and the joints thereof artfully wrought, and carvings projecting out: all was covered with boards of cedar: and no stone could be seen in the wall at all.

6:19 Oraculum autem in medio domus, in interiori parte fecerat, ut poneret ibi arcam fœderis Domini.

6:19 And he made the oracle in the midst of the house, in the inner part, to set there the ark of the covenant of the Lord.

6:20 Porro oraculum habebat viginti cubitos longitudinis, et viginti cubitos latitudinis, et viginti cubitos altitudinis : et operuit illud atque vestivit auro purissimo : sed et altare vestivit cedro.

6:20 Now the oracle was twenty cubits in length, and twenty cubits in breadth, and twenty cubits in height. And he covered it, and overlaid it with most pure gold. And the altar also he covered with cedar.

6:21 Domum quoque ante oraculum operuit auro purissimo, et affixit laminas clavis aureis.

6:21 And the house before the oracle he overlaid with most pure gold, and fastened on the plates with nails of gold.

6:22 Nihilque erat in templo quod non auro tegeretur : sed et totum altare oraculi texit auro.

6:22 And there was nothing in the temple that was not covered with gold: the whole altar of the oracle he covered also with gold.

6:23 Et fecit in oraculo duos cherubim de lignis olivarum, decem cubitorum altitudinis.

6:23 And he made in the oracle two cherubims of olive tree, of ten cubits in height.

6:24 Quinque cubitorum ala cherub una, et quinque cubitorum ala cherub altera : id est, decem cubitos habentes, a summitate alæ unius usque ad alæ alterius summitatem.

6:24 One wing of the cherub was five cubits, and the other wing of the cherub was five cubits: that is, in all ten cubits, from the extremity of one wing to the extremity of the other wing.

6:25 Decem quoque cubitorum erat cherub secundus : in mensura pari, et opus unum erat in duobus cherubim,

6:25 The second cherub also was ten cubits: and the measure, and the work was the same in both the cherubims:

6:26 id est, altitudinem habebat unus cherub decem cubitorum, et similiter cherub secundus.

6:26 That is to say, one cherub was ten cubits high, and in like manner the other cherub.

6:27 Posuitque cherubim in medio templi interioris : extendebant autem alas suas cherubim, et tangebat ala una parietem, et ala cherub secundi tangebat parietem alterum : alæ autem alteræ in media parte templi se invicem contingebant.

6:27 And he set the cherubims in the midst of the inner temple: and the cherubims stretched forth their wings, and the wing of the one touched one wall, and the wing of the other cherub touched the other wall: and the other wings in the midst of the temple touched one another.

6:28 Texit quoque cherubim auro.

6:28 And he overlaid the cherubims with gold.

6:29 Et omnes parietes templi per circuitum sculpsit variis cælaturis et torno : et fecit in eis cherubim, et palmas, et picturas varias, quasi prominentes de pariete, et egredientes.

6:29 And all the walls of the temple round about he carved with divers figures and carvings: and he made in them cherubims and palm trees, and divers representations, as it were standing out, and coming forth from the wall.

6:30 Sed et pavimentum domus texit auro intrinsecus et extrinsecus.

6:30 And the floor of the house he also overlaid with gold within and without.

6:31 Et in ingressu oraculi fecit ostiola de lignis olivarum, postesque angulorum quinque.

6:31 And in the entrance of the oracle, he made little doors of olive tree, and posts of five corners,

6:32 Et duo ostia de lignis olivarum : et sculpsit in eis picturam cherubim, et palmarum species, et anaglypha valde prominentia : et texit ea auro, et operuit tam cherubim quam palmas, et cetera, auro.

6:32 And two doors of olive tree: and he carved upon them figures of cherubims, and figures of palm trees, and carvings very much projecting; and he overlaid them with gold: and he covered both the cherubims and the palm trees, and the other things, with gold.

6:33 Fecitque in introitu templi postes de lignis olivarum quadrangulatos,

6:33 And he made in the entrance of the temple posts of olive tree foursquare:

6:34 et duo ostia de lignis abiegnis altrinsecus : et utrumque ostium duplex erat, et se invicem tenens aperiebatur.

6:34 And two doors of fir tree, one of each side: and each door was double, and so opened with folding leaves.

6:35 Et sculpsit cherubim, et palmas, et cælaturas valde eminentes : operuitque omnia laminis aureis opere quadro ad regulam.

6:35 And he carved cherubims, and palm trees, and carved work standing very much out: and he overlaid all with golden plates in square work by rule.

6:36 Et ædificavit atrium interius tribus ordinibus lapidum politorum, et uno ordine lignorum cedri.

6:36 And he built the inner court with three rows of polished stones, and one row of beams of cedar.

6:37 Anno quarto fundata est domus Domini in mense Zio :

6:37 In the fourth year was the house of the Lord founded, in the month Zio:

6:38 et in anno undecimo, mense Bul (ipse est mensis octavus), perfecta est domus in omni opere suo, et in universis utensilibus suis : ædificavitque eam annis septem.

6:38 And in the eleventh year, in the month Bul. (which is the eighth month) the house was finished in all the works thereof, and in all the appurtenances thereof: and he was seven years in building it.

Chapter 7

7:1 Domum autem suam ædificavit Salomon tredecim annis, et ad perfectum usque perduxit.

7:1 And Solomon built his own house in thirteen years, and brought it to perfection.

7:2 Ædificavit quoque domum saltus Libani centum cubitorum longitudinis, et quinquaginta cubitorum latitudinis, et triginta cubitorum altitudinis : et quatuor deambulacra inter columnas cedrinas : ligna quippe cedrina exciderat in columnas.

7:2 He built also the house of the forest of Libanus; the length of it was a hundred cubits, and the breadth fifty cubits, and the height thirty cubits: and four galleries between pillars of cedar: for he had cut cedar trees into pillars.

7:3 Et tabulatis cedrinis vestivit totam cameram, quæ quadraginta quinque columnis sustentabatur. Unus autem ordo habebat columnas quindecim

7:3 And he covered the whole vault with boards of cedar, and it was held up with five and forty pillars. And one row had fifteen pillars,

7:4 contra se invicem positas,

7:4 Set one against another,

7:5 et e regione se respicientes, æquali spatio inter columnas, et super columnas quadrangulata ligna in cunctis æqualia.

7:5 And looking one upon another, with equal space between the pillars, and over the pillars were square beams in all things equal.

7:6 Et porticum columnarum fecit quinquaginta cubitorum longitudinis, et triginta cubitorum latitudinis : et alteram porticum in facie majoris porticus : et columnas, et epistylia super columnas.

7:6 And he made a porch of pillars of fifty cubits in length, and thirty cubits in breadth: and another porch before the greater porch, and pillars, and chapiters upon the pillars.

7:7 Porticum quoque solii, in qua tribunal est, fecit : et texit lignis cedrinis a pavimento usque ad summitatem.

7:7 He made also the porch of the throne wherein is the seat of judgment; and covered it with cedar wood from the floor to the top.

7:8 Et domuncula, in qua sedebatur ad judicandum, erat in media porticu simili opere. Domum quoque fecit filiæ Pharaonis (quam uxorem duxerat Salomon) tali opere, quali et hanc porticum.

7:8 And in the midst of the porch, was a small house, where he sat in judgment of the like work. He made also a house for the daughter of Pharao (whom Solomon had taken to wife) of the same work, as this porch;

7:9 Omnia lapidibus pretiosis, qui ad normam quamdam atque mensuram tam intrinsecus quam extrinsecus serrati erant : a fundamento usque ad summitatem parietum, et extrinsecus usque ad atrium majus.

7:9 All of costly stones, which were sawed by a certain rule and measure, both within and without: from the foundation to the top of the walls, and without, unto the great court.

7:10 Fundamenta autem de lapidibus pretiosis, lapidibus magnis, decem sive octo cubitorum.

7:10 And the foundations were of costly stones, great stones of ten cubits or eight cubits.

7:11 Et desuper lapides pretiosi æqualis mensuræ secti erant, similiterque de cedro.

7:11 And above there were costly stones of equal measure hewed, and in like manner planks of cedar.

7:12 Et atrium majus rotundum trium ordinum de lapidibus sectis, et unius ordinis de dolata cedro : necnon et in atrio domus Domini interiori, et in porticu domus.

7:12 And the great court was made round with three rows of hewed stones, and one row of planks of cedar, which also was observed in the inner court of the house of the Lord, and in the porch of the house.

7:13 Misit quoque rex Salomon, et tulit Hiram de Tyro,

7:13 And king Solomon sent, and brought Hiram from Tyre,

7:14 filium mulieris viduæ de tribu Nephthali, patre Tyrio, artificem ærarium, et plenum sapientia, et intelligentia, et doctrina, ad faciendum omne opus ex ære. Qui cum venisset ad regem Salomonem, fecit omne opus ejus.

7:14 The son of a widow woman, of the tribe of Nephthali, whose father was a Tyrian, an artificer in brass, and full of wisdom, and understanding, and skill to work all work in brass. And when he was come to king Solomon, he wrought all his work.

7:15 Et finxit duas columnas æreas, decem et octo cubitorum altitudinis columnam unam : et linea duodecim cubitorum ambiebat columnam utramque.

7:15 And he cast two pillars in brass, each pillar was eighteen cubits high: and a line of twelve cubits compassed both the pillars.

7:16 Duo quoque capitella fecit, quæ ponerentur super capita columnarum, fusilia ex ære : quinque cubitorum altitudinis capitellum unum, et quinque cubitorum altitudinis capitellum alterum :

7:16 He made also two chapiters of molten brass, to be set upon the tops of the pillars: the height of one chapiter was five cubits, and the height of the other chapiter was five cubits:

7:17 et quasi in modum retis, et catenarum sibi invicem miro opere contextarum. Utrumque capitellum columnarum fusile erat : septena versuum retiacula in capitello uno, et septena retiacula in capitello altero.

7:17 And a kind of network, and chain work wreathed together with wonderful art. Both the chapiters of the pillars were cast: seven rows of nets were on one chapiter, and seven nets on the other chapiter.

7:18 Et perfecit columnas, et duos ordines per circuitum retiaculorum singulorum, ut tegerent capitella quæ erant super summitatem, malogranatorum : eodem modo fecit et capitello secundo.

7:18 And he made the pillars, and two rows round about each network to cover the chapiters, that were upon the top, with pomegranates: and in like manner did he to the other chapiter.

7:19 Capitella autem quæ erant super capita columnarum, quasi opere lilii fabricata erant in porticu quatuor cubitorum.

7:19 And the chapiters that were upon the top of the pillars, were of lily work, in the porch of four cubits.

7:20 Et rursum alia capitella in summitate columnarum desuper juxta mensuram columnæ contra retiacula : malogranatorum autem ducenti ordines erant in circuitu capitelli secundi.

7:20 And again there were other chapiters on the top of the pillars above, according to the measure of the pillar over against the network: and of pomegranates there were two hundred, in rows round about the other chapiter.

7:21 Et statuit duas columnas in porticu templi : cumque statuisset columnam dexteram, vocavit eam nomine Jachin : similiter erexit columnam secundam, et vocavit nomen ejus Booz.

7:21 And he set up the two pillars in the porch of the temple: and when he had set up the pillar on the right hand, he called the name thereof Jachin: in like manner he set up the second pillar, and called the name thereof Booz.

7:22 Et super capita columnarum opus in modum lilii posuit : perfectumque est opus columnarum.

7:22 And upon the tops of the pillars he made lily work: so the work of the pillars was finished.

7:23 Fecit quoque mare fusile decem cubitorum a labio usque ad labium, rotundum in circuitu : quinque cubitorum altitudo ejus, et resticula triginta cubitorum cingebat illud per circuitum.

7:23 He made also a molten sea, of ten cubits, from brim to brim, round all about; the height of it was five cubits, and a line of thirty cubits compassed it round about.

7:24 Et sculptura subter labium circuibat illud decem cubitis ambiens mare : duo ordines sculpturarum striatarum erant fusiles.

7:24 And a graven work, under the brim of it, compassed it for ten cubits going about the sea: there were two rows cast of chamfered sculptures.

7:25 Et stabat super duodecim boves, e quibus tres respiciebant ad aquilonem, et tres ad occidentem, et tres ad meridiem, et tres ad orientem : et mare super eos desuper erat : quorum posteriora universa intrinsecus latitabant.

7:25 And it stood upon twelve oxen, of which three looked towards the north, and three towards the west, and three towards the south, and three towards the east: and the sea was above upon them, and their hinder parts were all hid within.

7:26 Grossitudo autem luteris, trium unciarum erat : labiumque ejus quasi labium calicis, et folium repandi lilii : duo millia batos capiebat.

7:26 And the laver was a hand breadth thick: and the brim thereof was like the brim of a cup, or the leaf of a crisped lily: it contained two thousand bates.

7:27 Et fecit decem bases æneas, quatuor cubitorum longitudinis bases singulas, et quatuor cubitorum latitudinis, et trium cubitorum altitudinis.

7:27 And he made ten bases of brass, every base was four cubits in length, and four cubits in breadth, and three cubits high.

7:28 Et ipsum opus basium, interrasile erat : et sculpturæ inter juncturas.

7:28 And the work itself of the bases, was intergraven: and there were gravings between the joinings.

7:29 Et inter coronulas et plectas, leones et boves et cherubim, et in juncturis similiter desuper : et subter leones et boves, quasi lora ex ære dependentia.

7:29 And between the little crowns and the ledges, were lions, and oxen, and cherubims; and in the joinings likewise above: and under the lions and oxen, as it were bands of brass hanging down.

7:30 Et quatuor rotæ per bases singulas, et axes ærei : et per quatuor partes quasi humeruli subter luterem fusiles, contra se invicem respectantes.

7:30 And every base had four wheels, and axletrees of brass: and at the four sides were undersetters, under the laver molten, looking one against another.

7:31 Os quoque luteris intrinsecus erat in capitis summitate : et quod forinsecus apparebat, unius cubiti erat totum rotundum, pariterque habebat unum cubitum et dimidium : in angulis autem columnarum variæ cælaturæ erant : et media intercolumnia, quadrata non rotunda.

7:31 The mouth also of the laver within, was in the top of the chapiter: and that which appeared without, was of one cubit all round, and together it was one cubit and a half: and in the corners of the pillars were divers engravings: and the spaces between the pillars were square, not round.

7:32 Quatuor quoque rotæ quæ per quatuor angulos basis erant, cohærebant sibi subter basim : una rota habebat altitudinis cubitum et semis.

7:32 And the four wheels, which were at the four corners of the base, were joined one to another under the base: the height of a wheel was a cubit and a half.

7:33 Tales autem rotæ erant quales solent in curru fieri : et axes earum, et radii, et canthi, et modioli, omnia fusilia.

7:33 And they were such wheels as are used to be made in a chariot: and their axletrees, and spokes, and strakes, and naves, were all cast.

7:34 Nam et humeruli illi quatuor per singulos angulos basis unius, ex ipsa basi fusiles et conjuncti erant.

7:34 And the four undersetters, that were at every corner of each base, were of the base itself, cast and joined together.

7:35 In summitate autem basis erat quædam rotunditas dimidii cubiti, ita fabrefacta ut luter desuper posset imponi, habens cælaturas suas, variasque sculpturas ex semetipsa.

7:35 And on the top of the base, there was a round compass of half a cubit, so wrought that the laver might be set thereon, having its gravings, and divers sculptures of itself.

7:36 Sculpsit quoque in tabulatis illis quæ erant ex ære, et in angulis, cherubim, et leones, et palmas, quasi in similitudinem hominis stantis, ut non cælata, sed apposita per circuitum viderentur.

7:36 He engraved also in those plates, which were of brass, and in the corners, cherubims, and lions, and palm trees, in likeness of a man standing, so that they seemed not to be engraven, but added round about.

7:37 In hunc modum fecit decem bases, fusura una, et mensura, sculpturaque consimili.

7:37 After this manner, he made ten bases, of one casting and measure, and the like graving.

7:38 Fecit quoque decem luteres æneos : quadraginta batos capiebat luter unus, eratque quatuor cubitorum : singulos quoque luteres per singulas, id est, decem bases, posuit.

7:38 He made also ten lavers of brass: one laver contained four bates, and was of four cubits: and upon every base, in all ten, he put as many lavers.

7:39 Et constituit decem bases, quinque ad dexteram partem templi, et quinque ad sinistram : mare autem posuit ad dexteram partem templi contra orientem ad meridiem.

7:39 And he set the ten bases, five on the right side of the temple, and five on the left: and the sea he put on the right side of the temple, over against the east southward.

7:40 Fecit ergo Hiram lebetes, et scutras, et hamulas, et perfecit omne opus regis Salomonis in templo Domini.

7:40 And Hiram made cauldrons, and shovels, and basins, and finished all the work of king Solomon in the temple of the Lord.

7:41 Columnas duas, et funiculos capitellorum super capitella columnarum duos : et retiacula duo, ut operirent duos funiculos qui erant super capita columnarum.

7:41 The two pillars and the two cords of the chapiters, upon the chapiters of the pillars: and the two networks, to cover the two cords, that were upon the top of the pillars.

7:42 Et malogranata quadringenta in duobus retiaculis : duos versus malogranatorum in retiaculis singulis, ad operiendos funiculos capitellorum qui erant super capita columnarum.

7:42 And four hundred pomegranates for the two networks: two rows of pomegranates for each network, to cover the cords of the chapiters, which were upon the tops of the pillars.

7:43 Et bases decem, et luteres decem super bases.

7:43 And the ten bases, and the ten lavers on the bases.

7:44 Et mare unum, et boves duodecim subter mare.

7:44 And one sea, and twelve oxen under the sea.

7:45 Et lebetes, et scutras, et hamulas, omnia vasa quæ fecit Hiram regi Salomoni in domo Domini, de auricalco erant.

7:45 And the cauldrons, and the shovels, and the basins. All the vessels that Hiram made for king Solomon, for the house of the Lord, were of fine brass.

7:46 In campestri regione Jordanis fudit ea rex in argillosa terra, inter Sochoth et Sarthan.

7:46 In the plains of the Jordan, did the king cast them in a clay ground, between Socoth and Sartham.

7:47 Et posuit Salomon omnia vasa : propter multitudinem autem nimiam non erat pondus æris.

7:47 And Solomon placed all the vessels: but for its exceeding great multitude the brass could not be weighed.

7:48 Fecitque Salomon omnia vasa in domo Domini : altare aureum, et mensam super quam ponerentur panes propositionis, auream :

7:48 And Solomon made all the vessels for the house of the Lord: the altar of gold, and the table of gold, upon which the loaves of proposition should be set:

7:49 et candelabra aurea, quinque ad dexteram, et quinque ad sinistram contra oraculum, ex auro puro : et quasi lilii flores, et lucernas desuper aureas : et forcipes aureos,

7:49 And the golden candlesticks, five on the right hand, and five on the left, over against the oracle, of pure gold: and the flowers like lilies, and the lamps over them of gold: and golden snuffers,

7:50 et hydrias, et fuscinulas, et phialas, et mortariola, et thuribula, de auro purissimo : et cardines ostiorum domus interioris Sancti sanctorum, et ostiorum domus templi, ex auro erant.

7:50 And pots, and fleshhooks, and bowls, and mortars, and censers, of most pure gold: and the hinges for the doors of the inner house of the holy of holies, and for the doors of the house of the temple, were of gold.

7:51 Et perfecit omne opus quod faciebat Salomon in domo Domini, et intulit quæ sanctificaverat David pater suus, argentum, et aurum, et vasa, reposuitque in thesauris domus Domini.

7:51 And Solomon finished all the work that he made in the house of the Lord, and brought in the things that David, his father, had dedicated, the silver and the gold, and the vessels, and laid them up in the treasures of the house of the Lord.

Chapter 8

8:1 Tunc congregati sunt omnes majores natu Israël cum principibus tribuum, et duces familiarum filiorum Israël, ad regem Salomonem in Jerusalem, ut deferrent arcam fœderis Domini de civitate David, id est, de Sion.

8:1 Then all the ancients of Israel, with the princes of the tribes, and the heads of the families of the children of Israel, were assembled to king Solomon, in Jerusalem: that they might carry the ark of the covenant of the Lord, out of the city of David, that is, out of Sion.

8:2 Convenitque ad regem Salomonem universus Israël in mense Ethanim, in solemni die : ipse est mensis septimus.

8:2 And all Israel assembled themselves to king Solomon, on the festival day, in the month of Ethanim, the same is the seventh month.

8:3 Veneruntque cuncti senes de Israël, et tulerunt arcam sacerdotes,

8:3 And all the ancients of Israel came, and the priests took up the ark,

8:4 et portaverunt arcam Domini, et tabernaculum fœderis, et omnia vasa sanctuarii quæ erant in tabernaculo : et ferebant ea sacerdotes et Levitæ.

8:4 And carried the ark of the Lord, and the tabernacle of the covenant, and all the vessels of the sanctuary, that were in the tabernacle: and the priests and the Levites carried them.

8:5 Rex autem Salomon, et omnis multitudo Israël quæ convenerat ad eum, gradiebatur cum illo ante arcam, et immolabant oves et boves absque æstimatione et numero.

8:5 And king Solomon, and all the multitude of Israel, that were assembled unto him, went with him before the ark, and they sacrificed sheep and oxen, that could not be counted or numbered.

8:6 Et intulerunt sacerdotes arcam fœderis Domini in locum suum, in oraculum templi, in Sanctum sanctorum, subter alas cherubim.

8:6 And the priests brought in the ark of the covenant of the Lord into its place, into the oracle of the temple, into the holy of holies, under the wings of the cherubims.

8:7 Siquidem cherubim expandebant alas super locum arcæ, et protegebant arcam, et vectes ejus desuper.

8:7 For the cherubims spread forth their wings over the place of the ark, and covered the ark, and the staves thereof above.

8:8 Cumque eminerent vectes, et apparerent summitates eorum foris sanctuarium ante oraculum, non apparebant ultra extrinsecus, qui et fuerunt ibi usque in præsentem diem.

8:8 And whereas the staves stood out, the ends of them were seen without, in the sanctuary before the oracle, but were not seen farther out, and there they have been unto this day.

8:9 In arca autem non erat aliud nisi duæ tabulæ lapideæ quas posuerat in ea Moyses in Horeb, quando pepigit Dominus fœdus cum filiis Israël, cum egrederentur de terra Ægypti.

8:9 Now in the ark there was nothing else but the two tables of stone, which Moses put there at Horeb, when the Lord made a covenant with the children of Israel, when they came out of the land of Egypt.

8:10 Factum est autem cum exissent sacerdotes de sanctuario, nebula implevit domum Domini,

8:10 And it came to pass, when the priests were come out of the sanctuary, that a cloud filled the house of the Lord,

8:11 et non poterant sacerdotes stare et ministrare propter nebulam : impleverat enim gloria Domini domum Domini.

8:11 And the priests could not stand to minister because of the cloud: for the glory of the Lord had filled the house of the Lord.

8:12 Tunc ait Salomon : Dominus dixit ut habitaret in nebula.

8:12 Then Solomon said: The Lord said that he would dwell in a cloud.

8:13 Ædificans ædificavi domum in habitaculum tuum : firmissimum solium tuum in sempiternum.

8:13 Building, I have built a house for thy dwelling, to be thy most firm throne for ever.

8:14 Convertitque rex faciem suam, et benedixit omni ecclesiæ Israël : omnia enim ecclesia Israël stabat.

8:14 And the king turned his face, and blessed all the assembly of Israel: for all the assembly of Israel stood.

8:15 Et ait Salomon : Benedictus Dominus Deus Israël, qui locutus est ore suo ad David patrem meum, et in manibus ejus perfecit, dicens :

8:15 And Solomon said: Blessed be the Lord the God of Israel, who spoke with his mouth to David, my father, and with his own hands hath accomplished it, saying:

8:16 A die qua eduxi populum meum Israël de Ægypto, non elegi civitatem de universis tribubus Israël, ut ædificaretur domus, et esset nomen meum ibi : sed elegi David ut esset super populum meum Israël.

8:16 Since the day that I brought my people Israel, out of Egypt, I chose no city out of all the tribes of Israel, for a house to be built, that my name might be there: but I chose David to be over my people Israel.

8:17 Voluitque David pater meus ædificare domum nomini Domini Dei Israël :

8:17 And David, my father, would have built a house to the name of the Lord, the God of Israel:

8:18 et ait Dominus ad David patrem meum : Quod cogitasti in corde tuo ædificare domum nomini meo, bene fecisti, hoc ipsum mente tractans.

8:18 And the Lord said to David, my father: Whereas, thou hast thought in thy heart to build a house to my name, thou hast done well in having this same thing in thy mind.

8:19 Verumtamen tu non ædificabis mihi domum, sed filius tuus, qui egredietur de renibus tuis, ipse ædificabit domum nomini meo.

8:19 Nevertheless, thou shalt not build me a house, but thy son, that shall come forth out of thy loins, he shall build a house to my name.

8:20 Confirmavit Dominus sermonem suum quem locutus est : stetique pro David patre meo, et sedi super thronum Israël, sicut locutus est Dominus : et ædificavi domum nomini Domini Dei Israël.

8:20 The Lord hath performed his word which he spoke. And I stand in the room of David, my father, and sit upon the throne of Israel, as the Lord promised: and have built a house to the name of the Lord, the God of Israel.

8:21 Et constitui ibi locum arcæ in qua fœdus Domini est, quod percussit cum patribus nostris quando egressi sunt de terra Ægypti.

8:21 And I have set there a place for the ark, wherein is the covenant of the Lord, which he made with our fathers, when they came out of the land of Egypt.

8:22 Stetit autem Salomon ante altare Domini in conspectu ecclesiæ Israël, et expandit manus suas in cælum,

8:22 And Solomon stood before the altar of the Lord, in the sight of the assembly of Israel, and spread forth his hands towards heaven,

8:23 et ait : Domine Deus Israël, non est similis tui deus in cælo desuper, et super terram deorsum : qui custodis pactum et misericordiam servis tuis qui ambulant coram te in toto corde suo.

8:23 And said: Lord God of Israel, there is no God like thee, in heaven above, or on the earth beneath: who keepest covenant and mercy with thy servants, that have walked before thee with all their heart:

8:24 Qui custodisti servo tuo David patri meo quæ locutus es ei : ore locutus es, et manibus perfecisti, ut hæc dies probat.

8:24 Who hast kept with thy servant David, my father, what thou hast promised him: with thy mouth thou didst speak, and with thy hands thou hast performed, as this day proveth.

8:25 Nunc igitur Domine Deus Israël, conserva famulo tuo David patri meo quæ locutus es ei, dicens : Non auferetur de te vir coram me, qui sedeat super thronum Israël : ita tamen si custodierint filii tui viam suam, ut ambulent coram me sicut tu ambulasti in conspectu meo.

8:25 Now, therefore, O Lord God of Israel, keep with thy servant David, my father, what thou hast spoken to him, saying: There shall not be taken away of thee a man in my sight, to sit on the throne of Israel: yet so that thy children take heed to their way, that they walk before me as thou hast walked in my sight.

8:26 Et nunc Domine Deus Israël, firmentur verba tua quæ locutus es servo tuo David patri meo.

8:26 And now, Lord God of Israel, let thy words be established, which thou hast spoken to thy servant David, my father.

8:27 Ergone putandum est quod vere Deus habitet super terram ? si enim cælum, et cæli cælorum, te capere non possunt, quanto magis domus hæc, quam ædificavi ?

8:27 Is it then to be thought that God should indeed dwell upon earth? for if heaven, and the heavens of heavens, cannot contain thee, how much less this house which I have built?

8:28 Sed respice ad orationem servi tui, et ad preces ejus, Domine Deus meus : audi hymnum et orationem quam servus tuus orat coram te hodie :

8:28 But have regard to the prayer of thy servant, and to his supplications, O Lord, my God: hear the hymn and the prayer, which thy servant prayeth before thee this day:

8:29 ut sint oculi tui aperti super domum hanc nocte ac die : super domum, de qua dixisti : Erit nomen meum ibi : ut exaudias orationem quam orat in loco isto ad te servus tuus :

8:29 That thy eyes may be open upon this house, night and day: upon the house of which thou hast said: My name shall be there: that thou mayst hearken to the prayer which thy servant prayeth, in this place to thee:

8:30 ut exaudias deprecationem servi tui et populi tui Israël, quodcumque oraverint in loco isto, et exaudies in loco habitaculi tui in cælo : et cum exaudieris, propitius eris.

8:30 That thou mayst hearken to the supplication of thy servant, and of thy people Israel, whatsoever they shall pray for in this place, and hear them in the place of thy dwelling in heaven; and when thou hearest, shew them mercy.

8:31 Si peccaverit homo in proximum suum, et habuerit aliquod juramentum quo teneatur astrictus, et venerit propter juramentum coram altari tuo in domum tuam,

8:31 If any man trespass against his neighbour, and have an oath upon him, wherewith he is bound, and come, because of the oath, before thy altar, to thy house,

8:32 tu exaudies in cælo : et facies, et judicabis servos tuos, condemnans impium, et reddens viam suam super caput ejus, justificansque justum, et retribuens ei secundum justitiam suam.

8:32 Then hear thou in heaven: and do and judge thy servants, condemning the wicked, and bringing his way upon his own head, and justifying the just, and rewarding him according to his justice.

8:33 Si fugerit populus tuus Israël inimicos suos (quia peccaturus est tibi), et agentes pœnitentiam, et confitentes nomini tuo, venerint, et oraverint, et deprecati te fuerint in domo hac :

8:33 If thy people Israel shall fly before their enemies (because they will sin against thee) and doing penance, and confessing to thy name, shall come and pray, and make supplications to thee in this house:

8:34 exaudi in cælo, et dimitte peccatum populi tui Israël, et reduces eos in terram quam dedisti patribus eorum.

8:34 Then hear thou in heaven, and forgive the sin of thy people Israel, and bring them back to the land which thou gavest to their fathers.

8:35 Si clausum fuerit cælum, et non pluerit propter peccata eorum, et orantes in loco isto, pœnitentiam egerint nomini tuo, et a peccatis suis conversi fuerint propter afflictionem suam :

8:35 If heaven shall be shut up, and there shall be no rain, because of their sins, and they, praying in this place, shall do penance to thy name, and shall be converted from their sins, by occasion of their afflictions:

8:36 exaudi eos in cælo, et dimitte peccata servorum tuorum, et populi tui Israël : et ostende eis viam bonam per quam ambulent, et da pluviam super terram tuam, quam dedisti populo tuo in possessionem.

8:36 Then hear thou them in heaven, and forgive the sins of thy servants, and of thy people Israel: and shew them the good way wherein they should walk, and give rain upon thy land, which thou hast given to thy people in possession.

8:37 Fames si oborta fuerit in terra, aut pestilentia, aut corruptus aër, aut ærugo, aut locusta, vel rubigo, et afflixerit eum inimicus ejus portas obsidens : omnis plaga, universa infirmitas,

8:37 If a famine arise in the land, or a pestilence, or corrupt air, or blasting, or locust, or mildew; if their enemy afflict them, besieging the gates, whatsoever plague, whatsoever infirmity,

8:38 cuncta devotatio, et imprecatio quæ acciderit omni homini de populo tuo Israël : si quis cognoverit plagam cordis sui, et expanderit manus suas in domo hac,

8:38 Whatsoever curse or imprecation shall happen to any man of thy people Israel: when a man shall know the wound of his own heart, and shall spread forth his hands in this house;

8:39 tu exaudies in cælo in loco habitationis tuæ, et repropitiaberis, et facies ut des unicuique secundum omnes vias suas, sicut videris cor ejus (quia tu nosti solus cor omnium filiorum hominum),

8:39 Then hear thou in heaven, in the place of thy dwelling, and forgive, and do so as to give to every one according to his ways, as thou shalt see his heart (for thou only knowest the heart of all the children of men)

8:40 ut timeant te cunctis diebus quibus vivunt super faciem terræ quam dedisti patribus nostris.

8:40 That they may fear thee all the days that they live upon the face of the land, which thou hast given to our fathers.

8:41 Insuper et alienigena, qui non est de populo tuo Israël, cum venerit de terra longinqua propter nomen tuum (audietur enim nomen tuum magnum, et manus tua fortis, et brachium tuum

8:41 Moreover also the stranger, who is not of thy people Israel, when he shall come out of a far country for thy name's sake, (for they shall hear every where of thy great name, and thy mighty hand,

8:42 extentum ubique), cum venerit ergo, et oraverit in hoc loco,

8:42 And thy stretched out arm) so when he shall come, and shall pray in this place,

8:43 tu exaudies in cælo, in firmamento habitaculi tui, et facies omnia pro quibus invocaverit te alienigena : ut discant universi populi terrarum nomen tuum timere, sicut populus tuus Israël, et probent quia nomen tuum invocatum est super domum hanc quam ædificavi.

8:43 Then hear thou in heaven, in the firmament of thy dwelling place, and do all those things, for which that stranger shall call upon thee: that all the people of the earth may learn to fear thy name, as do thy people Israel, and may prove that thy name is called upon on this house, which I have built.

8:44 Si egressus fuerit populus tuus ad bellum contra inimicos suos per viam, quocumque miseris eos, orabunt te contra viam civitatis quam elegisti, et contra domum quam ædificavi nomini tuo,

8:44 If thy people go out to war against their enemies, by what way soever thou shalt send them, they shall pray to thee towards the way of the city, which thou hast chosen, and towards the house, which I have built to thy name:

8:45 et exaudies in cælo orationes eorum et preces eorum, et facies judicium eorum.

8:45 And then hear thou in heaven their prayers, and their supplications, and do judgment for them.

8:46 Quod si peccaverint tibi (non est enim homo qui non peccet) et iratus tradideris eos inimicis suis, et captivi ducti fuerint in terram inimicorum longe vel prope,

8:46 But if they sin against thee, (for there is no man who sinneth not) and thou being angry, deliver them up to their enemies, so that they be led away captives into the land of their enemies, far or near;

8:47 et egerint pœnitentiam in corde suo in loco captivitatis, et conversi deprecati te fuerint in captivitate sua, dicentes : Peccavimus : inique egimus, impie gessimus :

8:47 Then if they do penance in their heart, in the place of captivity, and being converted, make supplication to thee in their captivity, saying: We have sinned, we have done unjustly, we have committed wickedness:

8:48 et reversi fuerint ad te in universo corde suo et tota anima sua in terra inimicorum suorum, ad quam captivi ducti fuerint : et oraverint te contra viam terræ suæ, quam dedisti patribus eorum, et civitatis quam elegisti, et templi quod ædificavi nomini tuo :

8:48 And return to thee with all their heart, and all their soul, in the land of their enemies, to which they have been led captives: and pray to thee towards the way of their land, which thou gavest to their fathers, and of the city which thou hast chosen, and of the temple which I have built to thy name:

8:49 exaudies in cælo, in firmamento solii tui, orationes eorum et preces eorum, et facies judicium eorum :

8:49 Then hear thou in heaven, in the firmament of thy throne, their prayers, and their supplications, and do judgment for them:

8:50 et propitiaberis populo tuo qui peccavit tibi, et omnibus iniquitatibus eorum quibus prævaricati sunt in te : et dabis misericordiam coram eis qui eos captivos habuerint, ut misereantur eis.

8:50 And forgive thy people, that have sinned against thee, and all their iniquities, by which they have transgressed against thee: and give them mercy before them that have made them captives, that they may have compassion on them.

8:51 Populus enim tuus est, et hæreditas tua, quos eduxisti de terra Ægypti, de medio fornacis ferreæ.

8:51 For they are thy people, and thy inheritance, whom thou hast brought out of the land of Egypt, from the midst of the furnace of iron.

8:52 Ut sint oculi tui aperti ad deprecationem servi tui, et populi tui Israël, et exaudias eos in universis pro quibus invocaverint te.

8:52 That thy eyes may be open to the supplication of thy servant, and of thy people Israel, to hear them in all things for which they shall call upon thee.

8:53 Tu enim separasti eos tibi in hæreditatem de universis populis terræ, sicut locutus es per Moysen servum tuum quando eduxisti patres nostros de Ægypto, Domine Deus.

8:53 For thou hast separated them to thyself for an inheritance, from amongst all the people of the earth, as thou hast spoken by Moses, thy servant, when thou broughtest our fathers out of Egypt, O Lord God.

8:54 Factum est autem, cum complesset Salomon orans Dominum omnem orationem et deprecationem hanc, surrexit de conspectu altaris Domini : utrumque enim genu in terram fixerat, et manus expanderat in cælum.

8:54 And it came to pass, when Solomon had made an end of praying all this prayer and supplication to the Lord, that he rose from before the altar of the Lord: for he had fixed both knees on the ground, and had spread his hands towards heaven.

8:55 Stetit ergo, et benedixit omni ecclesiæ Israël voce magna, dicens :

8:55 And he stood, and blessed all the assembly of Israel with a loud voice, saying:

8:56 Benedictus Dominus, qui dedit requiem populo suo Israël, juxta omnia quæ locutus est : non cecidit ne unus quidem sermo ex omnibus bonis quæ locutus est per Moysen servum suum.

8:56 Blessed be the Lord, who hath given rest to his people Israel, according to all that he promised: there hath not failed so much as one word of all the good things that he promised by his servant Moses.

8:57 Sit Dominus Deus noster nobiscum, sicut fuit cum patribus nostris, non derelinquens nos, neque projiciens.

8:57 The Lord our God be with us, as he was with our fathers, and not leave us, nor cast us off:

8:58 Sed inclinet corda nostra ad se, ut ambulemus in universis viis ejus, et custodiamus mandata ejus, et cæremonias ejus, et judicia quæcumque mandavit patribus nostris.

8:58 But may he incline our hearts to himself, that we may walk in all his ways, and keep his commandments, and his ceremonies, and all his judgments, which he commanded our fathers.

8:59 Et sint sermones mei isti, quibus deprecatus sum coram Domino, appropinquantes Domino Deo nostro die ac nocte, ut faciat judicium servo suo, et populo suo Israël per singulos dies :

8:59 And let these my words, wherewith I have prayed before the Lord, be nigh unto the Lord our God day and night, that he may do judgment for his servant, and for his people Israel, day by day:

8:60 ut sciant omnes populi terræ quia Dominus ipse est Deus, et non est ultra absque eo.

8:60 That all the people of the earth may know, that the Lord he is God, and there is no other besides him.

8:61 Sit quoque cor nostrum perfectum cum Domino Deo nostro, ut ambulemus in decretis ejus, et custodiamus mandata ejus, sicut et hodie.

8:61 Let our hearts also be perfect with the Lord our God, that we may walk in his statutes, and keep his commandments, as at this day.

8:62 Igitur rex, et omnis Israël cum eo, immolabant victimas coram Domino.

8:62 And the king, and all Israel with him, offered victims before the Lord.

8:63 Mactavitque Salomon hostias pacificas, quas immolavit Domino, boum viginti duo millia, et ovium centum viginti millia : et dedicaverunt templum Domini rex et filii Israël.

8:63 And Solomon slew victims of peace offerings, which he sacrificed to the Lord, two and twenty thousand oxen, and a hundred and twenty thousand sheep so the king, and all the children of Israel, dedicated the temple of the Lord.

8:64 In die illa sanctificavit rex medium atrii quod erat ante domum Domini : fecit quippe holocaustum ibi, et sacrificium, et adipem pacificorum : quoniam altare æreum quod erat coram Domino, minus erat, et capere non poterat holocaustum, et sacrificium, et adipem pacificorum.

8:64 In that day the king sanctified the middle of the court, that was before the house of the Lord for there he offered the holocaust, and sacrifice, and the fat of the peace offerings: because the brazen altar that was before the Lord, was too little to receive the holocaust, and sacrifice, and the fat of the peace offerings.

8:65 Fecit ergo Salomon in tempore illo festivitatem celebrem, et omnis Israël cum eo, multitudo magna ab introitu Emath usque ad rivum Ægypti, coram Domino Deo nostro, septem diebus et septem diebus, id est, quatuordecim diebus.

8:65 And Solomon made at the same time a solemn feast, and all Israel with him, a great multitude, from the entrance of Emath to the river of Egypt, before the Lord our God, seven days and seven days, that is, fourteen days.

8:66 Et in die octava dimisit populos : qui benedicentes regi, profecti sunt in tabernacula sua lætantes, et alacri corde super omnibus bonis quæ fecerat Dominus David servo suo, et Israël populo suo.

8:66 And on the eighth day, he sent away the people: and they blessed the king, and went to their dwellings, rejoicing, and glad in heart, for all the good things that the Lord had done for David, his servant, and for Israel, his people.

Chapter 9

9:1 Factum est autem cum perfecisset Salomon ædificium domus Domini, et ædificium regis, et omne quod optaverat et voluerat facere,

9:1 And it came to pass when Solomon had finished the building of the house of the Lord, and the king's house, and all that he desired and was pleased to do,

9:2 apparuit ei Dominus secundo, sicut apparuerat ei in Gabaon.

9:2 That the Lord appeared to him the second time, as he had appeared to him in Gabaon.

9:3 Dixitque Dominus ad eum : Exaudivi orationem tuam et deprecationem tuam, quam deprecatus es coram me : sanctificavi domum hanc quam ædificasti, ut ponerem nomen meum ibi in sempiternum, et erunt oculi mei et cor meum ibi cunctis diebus.

9:3 And the Lord said to him: I have heard thy prayer and thy supplication, which thou hast made before me: I have sanctified this house, which thou hast built, to put my name there for ever; and my eyes, and my heart, shall be there always.

9:4 Tu quoque si ambulaveris coram me sicut ambulavit pater tuus, in simplicitate cordis et in æquitate, et feceris omnia quæ præcepi tibi, et legitima mea et judicia mea servaveris,

9:4 And if thou wilt walk before me, as thy father walked, in simplicity of heart, and in uprightness: and wilt do all that I have commanded thee, and wilt keep my ordinances, and my judgments,

9:5 ponam thronum regni tui super Israël in sempiternum, sicut locutus sum David patri tuo, dicens : Non auferetur vir de genere tuo de solio Israël.

9:5 I will establish the throne of thy kingdom over Israel for ever, as I promised David, thy father, saying: There shall not fail a man of thy race upon the throne of Israel.

9:6 Si autem aversione aversi fueritis vos et filii vestri, non sequentes me, nec custodientes mandata mea et cæremonias meas quas proposui vobis, sed abieritis et colueritis deos alienos, et adoraveritis eos :

9:6 But if you and your children, revolting, shall turn away from following me, and will not keep my commandments, and my ceremonies, which I have set before you, but will go and worship strange gods, and adore them:

9:7 auferam Israël de superficie terræ quam dedi eis, et templum quod sanctificavi nomini meo, projiciam a conspectu meo : eritque Israël in proverbium, et in fabulam cunctis populis.

9:7 I will take away Israel from the face of the land which I have given them; and the temple which I have sanctified to my name, I will cast out of my sight; and Israel shall be a proverb, and a byword among all people.

9:8 Et domus hæc erit in exemplum : omnis qui transierit per eam, stupebit, et sibilabit, et dicet : Quare fecit Dominus sic terræ huic, et domui huic ?

9:8 And this house shall be made an example of: every one that shall pass by it, shall be astonished, and shall hiss, and say: Why hath the Lord done thus to this land, and to this house?

9:9 Et respondebunt : Quia dereliquerunt Dominum Deum suum, qui eduxit patres eorum de terra Ægypti, et secuti sunt deos alienos, et adoraverunt eos, et coluerunt eos : idcirco induxit Dominus super eos omne malum hoc.

9:9 And they shall answer: Because they forsook the Lord their God, who brought their fathers out of the land of Egypt, and followed strange gods, and adored them, and worshipped them: therefore hath the Lord brought upon them all this evil.

9:10 Expletis autem annis viginti postquam ædificaverat Salomon duas domos, id est, domum Domini, et domum regis

9:10 And when twenty years were ended, after Solomon had built the two houses; that is, the house of the Lord, and the house of the king,

9:11 (Hiram rege Tyri præbente Salomoni ligna cedrina et abiegna, et aurum juxta omne quod opus habuerat), tunc dedit Salomon Hiram viginti oppida in terra Galilææ.

9:11 (Hiram, the king of Tyre, furnishing Solomon with cedar trees, and fir trees, and gold, according to all he had need of) then Solomon gave Hiram twenty cities in the land of Galilee.

9:12 Et egressus est Hiram de Tyro ut videret oppida quæ dederat ei Salomon, et non placuerunt ei.

9:12 And Hiram came out of Tyre, to see the towns which Solomon had given him, and they pleased him not;

9:13 Et ait : Hæccine sunt civitates quas dedisti mihi, frater ? Et appellavit eas terram Chabul, usque in diem hanc.

9:13 And he said: Are these the cities which thou hast given me, brother? And he called them the land of Chabul, unto this day.

9:14 Misit quoque Hiram ad regem Salomonem centum viginti talenta auri.

9:14 And Hiram sent to king Solomon a hundred and twenty talents of gold.

9:15 Hæc est summa expensarum quam obtulit rex Salomon ad ædificandam domum Domini et domum suam, et Mello, et murum Jerusalem, et Heser, et Mageddo, et Gazer.

9:15 This is the sum of the expenses, which king Solomon offered to build the house of the Lord, and his own house, and Mello, and the wall of Jerusalem, and Heser, and Mageddo, and Gazer.

9:16 Pharao rex Ægypti ascendit, et cepit Gazar, succenditque eam igni, et Chananæum, qui habitabat in civitate, interfecit : et dedit eam in dotem filiæ suæ uxori Salomonis.

9:16 Pharao, the king of Egypt, came up and took Gazer, and burnt it with fire: and slew the Chanaanite that dwelt in the city, and gave it for a dowry to his daughter, Solomon's wife.

9:17 Ædificavit ergo Salomon Gazer, et Bethoron inferiorem,

9:17 So Solomon built Gazer, and Bethhoron the nether,

9:18 et Balaath, et Palmiram in terra solitudinis.

9:18 And Baalath, and Palmira, in the land of the wilderness.

9:19 Et omnes vicos qui ad se pertinebant et erant absque muro, munivit, et civitates curruum et civitates equitum, et quodcumque ei placuit ut ædificaret in Jerusalem, et in Libano, et in omni terra potestatis suæ.

9:19 And all the towns that belonged to himself, and were not walled, he fortified; the cities also of the chariots, and the cities of the horsemen, and whatsoever he had a mind to build in Jerusalem, and in Libanus, and in all the land of his dominion.

9:20 Universum populum qui remanserat de Amorrhæis, et Hethæis, et Pherezæis, et Hevæis, et Jebusæis, qui non sunt de filiis Israël :

9:20 All the people that were left of the Amorrhites, and Hethites, and Pherezites, and Hevites, and Jebusites, that are not of the children of Israel:

9:21 horum filios qui remanserant in terra, quos scilicet non potuerant filii Israël exterminare, fecit Salomon tributarios usque in diem hanc.

9:21 Their children, that were left in the land; to wit, such as the children of Israel had not been able to destroy, Solomon made tributary unto this day.

9:22 De filiis autem Israël non constituit Salomon servire quemquam, sed erant viri bellatores, et ministri ejus, et principes, et duces, et præfecti curruum et equorum.

9:22 But of the children of Israel, Solomon made not any to be bondmen, but they were warriors, and his servants, and his princes, and captains, and overseers of the chariots and horses.

9:23 Erant autem principes super omnia opera Salomonis præpositi quingenti quinquaginta, qui habebant subjectum populum, et statutis operibus imperabant.

9:23 And there were five hundred and fifty chief officers set over all the works of Solomon, and they had people under them, and had charge over the appointed works.

9:24 Filia autem Pharaonis ascendit de civitate David in domum suam, quam ædificaverat ei Salomon : tunc ædificavit Mello.

9:24 And the daughter of Pharao came up out of the city of David to her house, which Solomon had built for her: then did he build Mello.

9:25 Offerebat quoque Salomon, tribus vicibus per annos singulos, holocausta et pacificas victimas super altare quod ædificaverat Domino, et adolebat thymiama coram Domino : perfectumque est templum.

9:25 Solomon also offered three times every year holocausts, and victims of peace offerings, upon the altar which he had built to the Lord, and he burnt incense before the Lord: and the temple was finished.

9:26 Classem quoque fecit rex Salomon in Asiongaber, quæ est juxta Ailath in littore maris Rubri, in terra Idumææ.

9:26 And king Solomon made a fleet in Asiongaber, which is by Ailath, on the shore of the Red Sea, in the land of Edom.

9:27 Misitque Hiram in classe illa servos suos viros nauticos et gnaros maris, cum servis Salomonis.

9:27 And Hiram sent his servants in the fleet, sailors that had knowledge of the sea, with the servants of Solomon.

9:28 Qui cum venissent in Ophir, sumptum inde aurum quadringentorum viginti talentorum, detulerunt ad regem Salomonem.

9:28 And they came to Ophir; and they brought from thence to king Solomon four hundred and twenty talents of gold.

Chapter 10

10:1 Sed et regina Saba, audita fama Salomonis in nomine Domini, venit tentare eum in ænigmatibus.

10:1 And the queen of Saba having heard of the fame of Solomon in the name of the Lord, came to try him with hard questions.

10:2 Et ingressa Jerusalem multo cum comitatu et divitiis, camelis portantibus aromata, et aurum infinitum nimis, et gemmas pretiosas, venit ad regem Salomonem, et locuta est ei universa quæ habebat in corde suo.

10:2 And entering into Jerusalem with a great train, and riches, and camels that carried spices, and an immense quantity of gold, and precious stones, she came to king Solomon, and spoke to him all that she had in her heart.

10:3 Et docuit eam Salomon omnia verba quæ proposuerat : non fuit sermo qui regem posset latere, et non responderet ei.

10:3 And Solomon informed her of all the things she proposed to him: there was not any word the king was ignorant of, and which he could not answer her.

10:4 Videns autem regina Saba omnem sapientiam Salomonis, et domum quam ædificaverat,

10:4 And when the queen of Saba saw all the wisdom of Solomon, and the house which he had built,

10:5 et cibos mensæ ejus, et habitacula servorum, et ordines ministrantium, vestesque eorum, et pincernas, et holocausta quæ offerebat in domo Domini : non habebat ultra spiritum.

10:5 And the meat of his table, and the apartments of his servants, and the order of his ministers, and their apparel, and the cupbearers, and the holocausts, which he offered in the house of the Lord, she had no longer any spirit in her;

10:6 Dixitque ad regem : Verus est sermo quem audivi in terra mea

10:6 And she said to the king: The report is true, which I heard in my own country,

10:7 super sermonibus tuis, et super sapientia tua : et non credebam narrantibus mihi, donec ipsa veni, et vidi oculis meis, et probavi quod media pars mihi nuntiata non fuerit : major est sapientia et opera tua, quam rumor quem audivi.

10:7 Concerning thy words, and concerning thy wisdom. And I did not believe them that told me, till I came myself, and saw with my own eyes, and have found that the half hath not been told me: thy wisdom and thy works exceed the fame which I heard.

10:8 Beati viri tui, et beati servi tui, qui stant coram te semper, et audiunt sapientiam tuam.

10:8 Blessed are thy men, and blessed are thy servants, who stand before thee always, and hear thy wisdom.

10:9 Sit Dominus Deus tuus benedictus, cui complacuisti, et posuit te super thronum Israël, eo quod dilexerit Dominus Israël in sempiternum, et constituit te regem ut faceres judicium et justitiam.

10:9 Blessed be the Lord thy God, whom thou hast pleased, and who hath set thee upon the throne of Israel, because the Lord hath loved Israel for ever, and hath appointed thee king, to do judgment and justice.

10:10 Dedit ergo regi centum viginti talenta auri, et aromata multa nimis, et gemmas pretiosas : non sunt allata ultra aromata tam multa, quam ea quæ dedit regina Saba regi Salomoni.

10:10 And she gave the king a hundred and twenty talents of gold, and of spices a very great store, and precious stones: there was brought no more such abundance of spices as these which the queen of Saba gave to king Solomon.

10:11 (Sed et classis Hiram, quæ portabat aurum de Ophir, attulit ex Ophir ligna thyina multa nimis, et gemmas pretiosas.

10:11 (The navy also of Hiram, which brought gold from Ophir, brought from Ophir great plenty of thyine trees, and precious stones.

10:12 Fecitque rex de lignis thyinis fulcra domus Domini et domus regiæ, et citharas lyrasque cantoribus : non sunt allata hujuscemodi ligna thyina, neque visa usque in præsentem diem.)

10:12 And the king made of the thyine trees the rails of the house of the Lord, and of the king's house: and citterns and harps for singers: there were no such thyine trees as these brought nor seen unto this day.)

10:13 Rex autem Salomon dedit reginæ Saba omnia quæ voluit et petivit ab eo, exceptis his quæ ultro obtulerat ei munere regio. Quæ reversa est, et abiit in terram suam cum servis suis.

10:13 And king Solomon gave the queen of Saba all that she desired, and asked of him: besides what he offered her of himself of his royal bounty. And she returned, and went to her own country, with her servants.

10:14 Erat autem pondus auri quod afferebatur Salomoni per annos singulos, sexcentorum sexaginta sex talentorum auri,

10:14 And the weight of the gold that was brought to Solomon every year, was six hundred and sixty-six talents of gold:

10:15 excepto eo quod afferebant viri qui super vectigalia erant, et negotiatores, universique scruta vendentes, et omnes reges Arabiæ, ducesque terræ.

10:15 Besides that which the men brought him that were over the tributes, and the merchants, and they that sold by retail, and all the kings of Arabia, and the governors of the country.

10:16 Fecit quoque rex Salomon ducenta scuta de auro purissimo : sexcentos auri siclos dedit in laminas scuti unius.

10:16 And Solomon made two hundred shields of the purest gold: he allowed six hundred sicles of gold for the plates of one shield.

10:17 Et trecentas peltas ex auro probato : trecentæ minæ auri unam peltam vestiebant : posuitque eas rex in domo saltus Libani.

10:17 And three hundred targets of fine gold: three hundred pounds of gold covered one target: and the king put them in the house of the forest of Libanus.

10:18 Fecit etiam rex Salomon thronum de ebore grandem : et vestivit eum auro fulvo nimis,

10:18 King Solomon also made a great throne of ivory: and overlaid it with the finest gold.

10:19 qui habebat sex gradus : et summitas throni rotunda erat in parte posteriori : et duæ manus hinc atque inde tenentes sedile : et duo leones stabant juxta manus singulas.

10:19 It had six steps: and the top of the throne was round behind: and there were two hands on either side holding the seat: and two lions stood, one at each hand,

10:20 Et duodecim leunculi stantes super sex gradus hinc atque inde : non est factum tale opus in universis regnis.

10:20 And twelve little lions stood upon the six steps, on the one side and on the other: there was no such work made in any kingdom.

10:21 Sed et omnia vasa quibus potabat rex Salomon, erant aurea : et universa supellex domus saltus Libani de auro purissimo : non erat argentum, nec alicujus pretii putabatur in diebus Salomonis,

10:21 Moreover, all the vessels out of which king Solomon drank, were of gold: and all the furniture of the house of the forest of Libanus was of most pure gold: there was no silver, nor was any account made of it in the days of Solomon:

10:22 quia classis regis per mare cum classe Hiram semel per tres annos ibat in Tharsis, deferens inde aurum, et argentum, et dentes elephantorum, et simias, et pavos.

10:22 For the king's navy, once in three years, went with the navy of Hiram by sea to Tharsis, and brought from thence gold, and silver, and elephants' teeth, and apes, and peacocks.

10:23 Magnificatus est ergo rex Salomon super omnes reges terræ divitiis et sapientia.

10:23 And king Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.

10:24 Et universa terra desiderabat vultum Salomonis, ut audiret sapientiam ejus, quam dederat Deus in corde ejus.

10:24 And all the earth desired to see Solomon's face, to hear his wisdom, which God had given in his heart.

10:25 Et singuli deferebant ei munera, vasa argentea et aurea, vestes et arma bellica, aromata quoque, et equos et mulos per annos singulos.

10:25 And every one brought him presents, vessels of silver and of gold, garments, and armour, and spices, and horses, and mules, every year.

10:26 Congregavitque Salomon currus et equites, et facti sunt ei mille quadringenti currus, et duodecim millia equitum : et disposuit eos per civitates munitas, et cum rege in Jerusalem.

10:26 And Solomon gathered together chariots and horsemen, and he had a thousand four hundred chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen: and he bestowed them in fenced cities, and with the king in Jerusalem.

10:27 Fecitque ut tanta esset abundantia argenti in Jerusalem, quanta et lapidum : et cedrorum præbuit multitudinem quasi sycomoros quæ nascuntur in campestribus.

10:27 And he made silver to be as plentiful in Jerusalem as stones: and cedars to be as common as sycamores which grow in the plains.

10:28 Et educebantur equi Salomoni de Ægypto, et de Coa. Negotiatores enim regis emebant de Coa, et statuto pretio perducebant.

10:28 And horses were brought for Solomon out of Egypt, and Coa: for the king's merchants bought them out of Coa, and brought them at a set price.

10:29 Egrediebatur autem quadriga ex Ægypto sexcentis siclis argenti, et equus centum quinquaginta. Atque in hunc modum cuncti reges Hethæorum et Syriæ equos venundabant.

10:29 And a chariot of four horses came out of Egypt, for six hundred sicles of silver, and a horse for a hundred and fifty. And after this manner did all the kings of the Hethites, and of Syria, sell horses.

Chapter 11

11:1 Rex autem Salomon adamavit mulieres alienigenas multas, filiam quoque Pharaonis, et Moabitidas, et Ammonitidas, Idumæas, et Sidonias, et Hethæas :

11:1 And king Solomon loved many strange women, besides the daughter of Pharao, and women of Moab, and of Ammon, and of Edom, and of Sidon, and of the Hethites:

11:2 de gentibus super quibus dixit Dominus filiis Israël : Non ingrediemini ad eas, neque de illis ingredientur ad vestras : certissime enim avertent corda vestra ut sequamini deos earum. His itaque copulatus est Salomon ardentissimo amore.

11:2 Of the nations concerning which the Lord said to the children of Israel: You shall not go in unto them, neither shall any of them come into yours: for they will most certainly turn away your hearts to follow their gods. And to these was Solomon joined with a most ardent love.

11:3 Fueruntque ei uxores quasi reginæ septingentæ, et concubinæ trecentæ : et averterunt mulieres cor ejus.

11:3 And he had seven hundred wives as queens, and three hundred concubines: and the women turned away his heart.

11:4 Cumque jam esset senex, depravatum est cor ejus per mulieres, ut sequeretur deos alienos : nec erat cor ejus perfectum cum Domino Deo suo, sicut cor David patris ejus.

11:4 And when he was now old, his heart was turned away by women to follow strange gods: and his heart was not perfect with the Lord his God, as was the heart of David, his father.

11:5 Sed colebat Salomon Astarthen deam Sidoniorum, et Moloch idolum Ammonitarum.

11:5 But Solomon worshipped Astarthe, the goddess of the Sidonians, and Moloch, the idol of the Ammonites.

11:6 Fecitque Salomon quod non placuerat coram Domino, et non adimplevit ut sequeretur Dominum sicut David pater ejus.

11:6 And Solomon did that which was not pleasing before the Lord, and did not fully follow the Lord, as David, his father.

11:7 Tunc ædificavit Salomon fanum Chamos idolo Moab in monte qui est contra Jerusalem, et Moloch idolo filiorum Ammon.

11:7 Then Solomon built a temple for Chamos, the idol of Moab, on the hill that is over against Jerusalem, and for Moloch, the idol of the children of Ammon.

11:8 Atque in hunc modum fecit universis uxoribus suis alienigenis, quæ adolebant thura, et immolabant diis suis.

11:8 And he did in this manner for all his wives that were strangers, who burnt incense, and offered sacrifice to their gods.

11:9 Igitur iratus est Dominus Salomoni, quod aversa esset mens ejus a Domino Deo Israël, qui apparuerat ei secundo,

11:9 And the Lord was angry with Solomon, because his mind was turned away from the Lord, the God of Israel, who had appeared to him twice;

11:10 et præceperat de verbo hoc ne sequeretur deos alienos : et non custodivit quæ mandavit ei Dominus.

11:10 And had commanded him concerning this thing, that he should not follow strange gods: but he kept not the things which the Lord commanded him.

11:11 Dixit itaque Dominus Salomoni : Quia habuisti hoc apud te, et non custodisti pactum meum, et præcepta mea quæ mandavi tibi, disrumpens scindam regnum tuum, et dabo illud servo tuo.

11:11 The Lord therefore said to Solomon: Because thou hast done this, and hast not kept my covenant, and my precepts, which I have commanded thee, I will divide and rend thy kingdom, and will give it to thy servant.

11:12 Verumtamen in diebus tuis non faciam propter David patrem tuum : de manu filii tui scindam illud,

11:12 Nevertheless, in thy days I will not do it, for David thy father's sake: but I will rend it out of the hand of thy son.

11:13 nec totum regnum auferam, sed tribum unam dabo filio tuo propter David servum meum, et Jerusalem, quam elegi.

11:13 Neither will I take away the whole kingdom; but I will give one tribe to thy son, for the sake of David, my servant, and Jerusalem, which I have chosen.

11:14 Suscitavit autem Dominus adversarium Salomoni Adad Idumæum de semine regio, qui erat in Edom.

11:14 And the Lord raised up an adversary to Solomon, Adad, the Edomite, of the king's seed, in Edom.

11:15 Cum enim esset David in Idumæa, et ascendisset Joab princeps militiæ ad sepeliendum eos qui fuerant interfecti, et occidisset omnem masculinum in Idumæa

11:15 For when David was in Edom, and Joab, the general of the army, was gone up to bury them that were slain, and had killed every male in Edom,

11:16 (sex enim mensibus ibi moratus est Joab, et omnis Israël, donec interimeret omne masculinum in Idumæa),

11:16 (For Joab remained there six months with all Israel, till he had slain every male in Edom,)

11:17 fugit Adad ipse, et viri Idumæi de servis patris ejus cum eo, ut ingrederetur Ægyptum : erat autem Adad puer parvulus.

11:17 Then Adad fled, he and certain Edomites of his father's servants, with him, to go into Egypt: and Adad was then a little boy.

11:18 Cumque surrexissent de Madian, venerunt in Pharan, tuleruntque secum viros de Pharan, et introierunt Ægyptum ad Pharaonem regem Ægypti : qui dedit ei domum, et cibos constituit, et terram delegavit.

11:18 And they arose out of Madian, and came into Pharan, and they took men with them from Pharan, and went into Egypt, to Pharao, the king of Egypt: who gave him a house, and appointed him victuals, and assigned him land.

11:19 Et invenit Adad gratiam coram Pharaone valde, in tantum ut daret ei uxorem sororem uxoris suæ germanam Taphnes reginæ.

11:19 And Adad found great favour before Pharao, insomuch that he gave him to wife the own sister of his wife, Taphnes, the queen.

11:20 Genuitque ei soror Taphnes Genubath filium, et nutrivit eum Taphnes in domo Pharaonis : eratque Genubath habitans apud Pharaonem cum filiis ejus.

11:20 And the sister of Taphnes bore him his son, Genubath; and Taphnes brought him up in the house of Pharao: and Genubath dwelt with Pharao among his children.

11:21 Cumque audisset Adad in Ægypto dormisse David cum patribus suis, et mortuum esse Joab principem militiæ, dixit Pharaoni : Dimitte me, ut vadam in terram meam.

11:21 And when Adad heard in Egypt that David slept with his fathers, and that Joab, the general of the army, was dead, he said to Pharao: Let me depart, that I may go to my own country.

11:22 Dixitque ei Pharao : Qua enim re apud me indiges, ut quæras ire ad terram tuam ? At ille respondit : Nulla : sed obsecro te ut dimittas me.

11:22 And Pharao said to him: Why, what is wanting to thee with me, that thou seekest to go to thy own country? But he answered: Nothing; yet I beseech thee to let me go.

11:23 Suscitavit quoque ei Deus adversarium Razon filium Eliada, qui fugerat Adarezer regem Soba dominum suum :

11:23 God also raised up against him an adversary, Razon, the son of Eliada, who had fled from his master, Adarezer, the king of Soba.

11:24 et congregavit contra eum viros, et factus est princeps latronum cum interficeret eos David : abieruntque Damascum, et habitaverunt ibi, et constituerunt eum regem in Damasco :

11:24 And he gathered men against him, and he became a captain of robbers, when David slew them of Soba: and they went to Damascus, and dwelt there, and they made him king in Damascus.

11:25 eratque adversarius Israëli cunctis diebus Salomonis : et hoc est malum Adad, et odium contra Israël : regnavitque in Syria.

11:25 And he was an adversary to Israel all the days of Solomon: and this is the evil of Adad, and his hatred against Israel; and he reigned in Syria.

11:26 Jeroboam quoque filius Nabat, Ephrathæus, de Sareda, servus Salomonis, cujus mater erat nomine Sarva, mulier vidua, levavit manum contra regem.

11:26 Jeroboam also, the son of Nabat, an Ephrathite, of Sareda, a servant of Solomon, whose mother was named Sarua, a widow woman, lifted up his hand against the king.

11:27 Et hæc est causa rebellionis adversus eum, quia Salomon ædificavit Mello, et coæquavit voraginem civitatis David patris sui.

11:27 And this is the cause of his rebellion against him; for Solomon built Mello, and filled up the breach of the city of David, his father.

11:28 Erat autem Jeroboam vir fortis et potens : vidensque Salomon adolescentem bonæ indolis et industrium, constituerat eum præfectum super tributa universæ domus Joseph.

11:28 And Jeroboam was a valiant and mighty man: and Solomon seeing him a young man ingenious and industrious, made him chief over the tributes of all the house of Joseph.

11:29 Factum est igitur in tempore illo, ut Jeroboam egrederetur de Jerusalem, et inveniret eum Ahias Silonites propheta in via, opertus pallio novo : erant autem duo tantum in agro.

11:29 So it came to pass at that time, that Jeroboam went out of Jerusalem, and the prophet Ahias, the Silonite, clad with a new garment, found him in the way: and they two were alone in the field.

11:30 Apprehendensque Ahias pallium suum novum quo coopertus erat, scidit in duodecim partes.

11:30 And Ahias taking his new garment, wherewith he was clad, divided it into twelve parts:

11:31 Et ait ad Jeroboam : Tolle tibi decem scissuras : hæc enim dicit Dominus Deus Israël : Ecce ego scindam regnum de manu Salomonis, et dabo tibi decem tribus.

11:31 And he said to Jeroboam: Take to thee ten pieces: for thus saith the Lord, the God of Israel: Behold, I will rend the kingdom out of the hand of Solomon, and will give thee ten tribes.

11:32 Porro una tribus remanebit ei propter servum meum David, et Jerusalem civitatem, quam elegi ex omnibus tribubus Israël :

11:32 But one tribe shall remain to him for the sake of my servant, David, and Jerusalem, the city which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel:

11:33 eo quod dereliquerit me, et adoraverit Astarthen deam Sidoniorum, et Chamos deum Moab, et Moloch deum filiorum Ammon : et non ambulaverit in viis meis, ut faceret justitiam coram me, et præcepta mea et judicia, sicut David pater ejus.

11:33 Because he hath forsaken me, and hath adored Astarthe, the goddess of the Sidonians, and Chamos, the god of Moab, and Moloch, the god of the children of Ammon: and hath not walked in my ways, to do justice before me, and to keep my precepts, and judgments, as did David, his father.

11:34 Nec auferam omne regnum de manu ejus, sed ducem ponam eum cunctis diebus vitæ suæ, propter David servum meum quem elegi, qui custodivit mandata mea et præcepta mea.

11:34 Yet I will not take away all the kingdom out of his hand, but I will make him prince all the days of his life, for David my servant's sake, whom I chose, who kept my commandments, and my precepts.

11:35 Auferam autem regnum de manu filii ejus, et dabo tibi decem tribus :

11:35 But I will take away the kingdom out of his son's hand, and will give thee ten tribes:

11:36 filio autem ejus dabo tribum unam, ut remaneat lucerna David servo meo cunctis diebus coram me in Jerusalem civitate, quam elegi ut esset nomen meum ibi.

11:36 And to his son I will give one tribe, that there may remain a lamp for my servant, David, before me always in Jerusalem, the city which I have chosen, that my name might be there.

11:37 Te autem assumam, et regnabis super omnia quæ desiderat anima tua, erisque rex super Israël.

11:37 And I will take thee, and thou shalt reign over all that thy soul desireth, and thou shalt be king over Israel.

11:38 Si igitur audieris omnia quæ præcepero tibi, et ambulaveris in viis meis, et feceris quod rectum est coram me, custodiens mandata mea et præcepta mea, sicut fecit David servus meus : ero tecum, et ædificabo tibi domum fidelem, quomodo ædificavi David domum : et tradam tibi Israël :

11:38 If then thou wilt hearken to all that I shall command thee, and wilt walk in my ways, and do what is right before me, keeping my commandments and my precepts, as David, my servant, did: I will be with thee, and will build thee up a faithful house, as I built a house for David, and I will deliver Israel to thee:

11:39 et affligam semen David super hoc, verumtamen non cunctis diebus.

11:39 And I will for this afflict the seed of David, but yet not for ever.

11:40 Voluit ergo Salomon interficere Jeroboam : qui surrexit, et aufugit in Ægyptum ad Sesac regem Ægypti, et fuit in Ægypto usque ad mortem Salomonis.

11:40 Solomon, therefore, sought to kill Jeroboam: but he arose, and fled into Egypt, to Sesac, the king of Egypt, and was in Egypt till the death of Solomon.

11:41 Reliquum autem verborum Salomonis, et omnia quæ fecit, et sapientia ejus, ecce universa scripta sunt in libro verborum dierum Salomonis.

11:41 And the rest of the words of Solomon, and all that he did and his wisdom: behold they are all written in the book of the words of the days of Solomon.

11:42 Dies autem quos regnavit Salomon in Jerusalem super omnem Israël, quadraginta anni sunt.

11:42 And the days that Solomon reigned in Jerusalem, over all Israel, were forty years.

11:43 Dormivitque Salomon cum patribus suis, et sepultus est in civitate David patris sui : regnavitque Roboam filius ejus pro eo.

11:43 And Solomon slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David, his father; and Roboam, his son, reigned in his stead.

Chapter 12

12:1 Venit autem Roboam in Sichem : illuc enim congregatus erat omnis Israël ad constituendum eum regem.

12:1 And Roboam went to Sichem: for thither were all Israel come together to make him king.

12:2 At vero Jeroboam filius Nabat, cum adhuc esset in Ægypto profugus a facie regis Salomonis, audita morte ejus, reversus est de Ægypto.

12:2 But Jeroboam, the son of Nabat, who was yet in Egypt, a fugitive from the face of king Solomon, hearing of his death, returned out of Egypt.

12:3 Miseruntque et vocaverunt eum : venit ergo Jeroboam, et omnis multitudo Israël, et locuti sunt ad Roboam, dicentes :

12:3 And they sent and called him: and Jeroboam came, and all the multitude of Israel, and they spoke to Roboam, saying:

12:4 Pater tuus durissimum jugum imposuit nobis : tu itaque nunc imminue paululum de imperio patris tui durissimo, et de jugo gravissimo quod imposuit nobis, et serviemus tibi.

12:4 Thy father laid a grievous yoke upon us: now, therefore, do thou take off a little of the grievous service of thy father, and of his most heavy yoke, which he put upon us, and we will serve thee.

12:5 Qui ait eis : Ite usque ad tertium diem, et revertimini ad me. Cumque abiisset populus,

12:5 And he said to them: Go till the third day, and come to me again. And when the people was gone,

12:6 iniit consilium rex Roboam cum senioribus qui assistebant coram Salomone patre ejus cum adhuc viveret, et ait : Quod datis mihi consilium, ut respondeam populo huic ?

12:6 King Roboam took counsel with the old men, that stood before Solomon, his father, while he yet lived, and he said: What counsel do you give me, that I may answer this people?

12:7 Qui dixerunt ei : Si hodie obedieris populo huic, et servieris, et petitioni eorum cesseris, locutusque fueris ad eos verba lenia, erunt tibi servi cunctis diebus.

12:7 They said to him: If thou wilt yield to this people to day, and condescend to them, and grant their petition, and wilt speak gentle words to them, they will be thy servants always.

12:8 Qui dereliquit consilium senum, quod dederant ei, et adhibuit adolescentes, qui nutriti fuerant cum eo, et assistebant illi,

12:8 But he left the counsel of the old men, which they had given him, and consulted with the young men that had been brought up with him, and stood before him.

12:9 dixitque ad eos : Quod mihi datis consilium, ut respondeam populo huic, qui dixerunt mihi : Levius fac jugum quod imposuit pater tuus super nos ?

12:9 And he said to them: What counsel do you give me, that I may answer this people, who have said to me: Make the yoke, which thy father put upon us, lighter?

12:10 Et dixerunt ei juvenes qui nutriti fuerant cum eo : Sic loqueris populo huic, qui locuti sunt ad te, dicentes : Pater tuus aggravavit jugum nostrum : tu releva nos. Sic loqueris ad eos : Minimus digitus meus grossior est dorso patris mei.

12:10 And the young men that had been brought up with him, said: Thus shalt thou speak to this people, who have spoken to thee, saying: Thy father made our yoke heavy, do thou ease us. Thou shalt say to them: My little finger is thicker than the back of my father.

12:11 Et nunc pater meus posuit super vos jugum grave, ego autem addam super jugum vestrum : pater meus cecidit vos flagellis, ego autem cædam vos scorpionibus.

12:11 And now my father put a heavy yoke upon you, but I will add to your yoke: my father beat you with whips, but I will beat you with scorpions.

12:12 Venit ergo Jeroboam et omnis populus ad Roboam die tertia, sicut locutus fuerat rex, dicens : Revertimini ad me die tertia.

12:12 So Jeroboam, and all the people, came to Roboam the third day, as the king had appointed, saying: Come to me again the third day.

12:13 Responditque rex populo dura, derelicto consilio seniorum quod ei dederant,

12:13 And the king answered the people roughly, leaving the counsel of the old men, which they had given him,

12:14 et locutus est eis secundum consilium juvenum, dicens : Pater meus aggravavit jugum vestrum, ego autem addam jugo vestro : pater meus cecidit vos flagellis, ego autem cædam vos scorpionibus.

12:14 And he spoke to them according to the counsel of the young men, saying: My father made your yoke heavy, but I will add to your yoke: My father beat you with whips, but I will beat you with scorpions.

12:15 Et non acquievit rex populo : quoniam aversatus fuerat eum Dominus, ut suscitaret verbum suum quod locutus fuerat in manu Ahiæ Silonitæ, ad Jeroboam filium Nabat.

12:15 And the king condescended not to the people: for the Lord was turned away from him, to make good his word, which he had spoken in the hand of Ahias, the Silonite, to Jeroboam, the son of Nabat.

12:16 Videns itaque populus quod noluisset eos audire rex, respondit ei dicens : Quæ nobis pars in David ? vel quæ hæreditas in filio Isai ? vade in tabernacula tua, Israël : nunc vide domum tuam, David. Et abiit Israël in tabernacula sua.

12:16 Then the people, seeing that the king would not hearken to them, answered him, saying: What portion have we in David? or what inheritance in the son of Isai? Go home to thy dwellings, O Israel: now, David, look to thy own house. So Israel departed to their dwellings.

12:17 Super filios autem Israël, quicumque habitabant in civitatibus Juda, regnavit Roboam.

12:17 But as for all the children of Israel that dwelt in the cities of Juda, Roboam reigned over them.

12:18 Misit ergo rex Roboam Aduram, qui erat super tributa : et lapidavit eum omnis Israël, et mortuus est. Porro rex Roboam festinus ascendit currum, et fugit in Jerusalem :

12:18 Then king Roboam sent Aduram, who was over the tribute: and all Israel stoned him, and he died. Wherefore king Roboam made haste to get him up into his chariot, and he fled to Jerusalem:

12:19 recessitque Israël a domo David usque in præsentem diem.

12:19 And Israel revolted from the house of David, unto this day.

12:20 Factum est autem cum audisset omnis Israël quod reversus esset Jeroboam, miserunt, et vocaverunt eum congregato cœtu, et constituerunt eum regem super omnem Israël : nec secutus est quisquam domum David præter tribum Juda solam.

12:20 And it came to pass when all Israel heard that Jeroboam was come again, that they gathered an assembly, and sent and called him, and made him king over all Israel, and there was none that followed the house of David but the tribe of Juda only.

12:21 Venit autem Roboam Jerusalem, et congregavit universam domum Juda, et tribum Benjamin, centum octoginta millia electorum virorum bellatorum, ut pugnarent contra domum Israël, et reducerent regnum Roboam filio Salomonis.

12:21 And Roboam came to Jerusalem, and gathered together all the house of Juda, and the tribe of Benjamin, a hundred fourscore thousand chosen men for war, to fight against the house of Israel, and to bring the kingdom again under Roboam, the son of Solomon.

12:22 Factus est autem sermo Domini ad Semeiam virum Dei, dicens :

12:22 But the word of the Lord came to Semeias, the man of God, saying:

12:23 Loquere ad Roboam filium Salomonis regem Juda, et ad omnem domum Juda, et Benjamin, et reliquos de populo, dicens :

12:23 Speak to Roboam, the son of Solomon, the king of Juda, and to all the house of Juda, and Benjamin, and the rest of the people, saying:

12:24 Hæc dicit Dominus : Non ascendetis, neque bellabitis contra fratres vestros filios Israël : revertatur vir in domum suam : a me enim factum est verbum hoc. Audierunt sermonem Domini, et reversi sunt de itinere, sicut eis præceperat Dominus.

12:24 Thus saith the Lord: You shall not go up, nor fight against your brethren, the children of Israel: let every man return to his house, for this thing is from me. They hearkened to the word of the Lord, and returned from their journey, as the Lord had commanded them.

12:25 Ædificavit autem Jeroboam Sichem in monte Ephraim, et habitavit ibi : et egressus inde ædificavit Phanuel.

12:25 And Jeroboam built Sichem in mount Ephraim, and dwelt there, and going out from thence, he built Phanuel.

12:26 Dixitque Jeroboam in corde suo : Nunc revertetur regnum ad domum David,

12:26 And Jeroboam said in his heart: Now shall the kingdom return to the house of David,

12:27 si ascenderit populus iste ut faciat sacrificia in domo Domini in Jerusalem : et convertetur cor populi hujus ad dominum suum Roboam regem Juda, interficientque me, et revertentur ad eum.

12:27 If this people go up to offer sacrifices in the house of the Lord at Jerusalem: and the heart of this people will turn to their lord Roboam, the king of Juda, and they will kill me, and return to him.

12:28 Et excogitato consilio fecit duos vitulos aureos, et dixit eis : Nolite ultra ascendere in Jerusalem : ecce dii tui Israël, qui te eduxerunt de terra Ægypti.

12:28 And finding out a device, he made two golden calves, and said to them: Go ye up no more to Jerusalem: Behold thy gods, O Israel, who brought thee out of the land of Egypt.

12:29 Posuitque unum in Bethel, et alterum in Dan :

12:29 And he set the one in Bethel, and the other in Dan:

12:30 et factum est verbum hoc in peccatum : ibat enim populus ad adorandum vitulum usque in Dan.

12:30 And this thing became an occasion of sin: for the people went to adore the calf as far as Dan.

12:31 Et fecit fana in excelsis, et sacerdotes de extremis populi, qui non erant de filiis Levi.

12:31 And he made temples in the high places, and priests of the lowest of the people, who were not of the sons of Levi.

12:32 Constituitque diem solemnem in mense octavo, quintadecima die mensis, in similitudinem solemnitatis quæ celebrabatur in Juda. Et ascendens altare, similiter fecit in Bethel, ut immolaret vitulis quos fabricatus fuerat : constituitque in Bethel sacerdotes excelsorum quæ fecerat.

12:32 And he appointed a feast in the eighth month, on the fifteenth day of the month, after the manner of the feast that was celebrated in Juda. And going up to the altar, he did in like manner in Bethel, to sacrifice to the calves, which he had made: and he placed in Bethel priests of the high places, which he had made.

12:33 Et ascendit super altare quod exstruxerat in Bethel, quintadecima die mensis octavi, quem finxerat de corde suo : et fecit solemnitatem filiis Israël, et ascendit super altare, ut adoleret incensum.

12:33 And he went up to the altar, which he had built in Bethel, on the fifteenth day of the eighth month, which he had devised of his own heart: and he ordained a feast to the children of Israel, and went up on the altar to burn incense.

Chapter 13

13:1 Et ecce vir Dei venit de Juda in sermone Domini in Bethel, Jeroboam stante super altare, et thus jaciente.

13:1 And behold there came a man of God out of Juda, by the word of the Lord, to Bethel, when Jeroboam was standing upon the altar, and burning incense.

13:2 Et exclamavit contra altare in sermone Domini, et ait : Altare, altare, hæc dicit Dominus : Ecce filius nascetur domui David, Josias nomine, et immolabit super te sacerdotes excelsorum, qui nunc in te thura succendunt : et ossa hominum super te incendet.

13:2 And he cried out against the altar in the word of the Lord, and said: O altar, altar, thus saith the Lord: Behold a child shall be born to the house of David, Josias by name, and he shall immolate upon thee the priests of the high places, who now burn incense upon thee, and he shall burn men's bones upon thee.

13:3 Deditque in illa die signum, dicens : Hoc erit signum quod locutus est Dominus : ecce altare scindetur, et effundetur cinis qui in eo est.

13:3 And he gave a sign the same day, saying: This shall be the sign, that the Lord hath spoken: Behold the altar shall be rent, and the ashes that are upon it, shall be poured out.

13:4 Cumque audisset rex sermonem hominis Dei quem inclamaverat contra altare in Bethel, extendit manum suam de altari, dicens : Apprehendite eum. Et exaruit manus ejus quam extenderat contra eum, nec valuit retrahere eam ad se.

13:4 And when the king had heard the word of the man of God, which he had cried out against the altar in Bethel, he stretched forth his hand from the altar, saying: Lay hold on him. And his hand which he stretched forth against him, withered: and he was not able to draw it back again to him.

13:5 Altare quoque scissum est, et effusus est cinis de altari, juxta signum quod prædixerat vir Dei in sermone Domini.

13:5 The altar also was rent, and the ashes were poured out from the altar, according to the sign which the man of God had given before in the word of the Lord.

13:6 Et ait rex ad virum Dei : Deprecare faciem Domini Dei tui, et ora pro me, ut restituatur manus mea mihi. Oravitque vir Dei faciem Domini, et reversa est manus regis ad eum, et facta est sicut prius fuerat.

13:6 And the king said to the man of God: Entreat the face of the Lord thy God, and pray for me, that my hand may be restored to me. And the man of God besought the face of the Lord, and the king's hand was restored to him, and it became as it was before.

13:7 Locutus est autem rex ad virum Dei : Veni mecum domum ut prandeas, et dabo tibi munera.

13:7 And the king said to the man of God: Come home with me to dine, and I will make thee presents.

13:8 Responditque vir Dei ad regem : Si dederis mihi mediam partem domus tuæ, non veniam tecum, nec comedam panem, neque bibam aquam in loco isto :

13:8 And the man of God answered the king: If thou wouldst give me half thy house, I will not go with thee, nor eat bread, nor drink water in this place:

13:9 sic enim mandatum est mihi in sermone Domini præcipientis : Non comedes panem, neque bibes aquam, nec reverteris per viam qua venisti.

13:9 For so it was enjoined me by the word of the Lord commanding me: Thou shalt not eat bread, nor drink water, nor return by the same way that thou camest.

13:10 Abiit ergo per aliam viam, et non est reversus per iter quo venerat in Bethel.

13:10 So he departed by another way, and returned not by the way that he came into Bethel.

13:11 Prophetes autem quidam senex habitabat in Bethel : ad quem venerunt filii sui, et narraverunt ei omnia opera quæ fecerat vir Dei illa die in Bethel : et verba quæ locutus fuerat ad regem, narraverunt patri suo.

13:11 Now a certain old prophet dwelt in Bethel, and his sons came to him, and told him all the works that the man of God had done that day in Bethel: and they told their father the words which he had spoken to the king.

13:12 Et dixit eis pater eorum : Per quam viam abiit ? Ostenderunt ei filii sui viam per quam abierat vir Dei, qui venerat de Juda.

13:12 And their father said to them: What way went he? His sons shewed him the way by which the man of God went, who came out of Juda.

13:13 Et ait filiis suis : Sternite mihi asinum. Qui cum stravissent, ascendit,

13:13 And he said to his sons: Saddle me the ass. And when they had saddled it, he got up,

13:14 et abiit post virum Dei, et invenit eum sedentem subtus terebinthum : et ait illi : Tune es vir Dei qui venisti de Juda ? Respondit ille : Ego sum.

13:14 And went after the man of God, and found him sitting under a turpentine tree: and he said to him: Art thou the man of God who camest from Juda? He answered: I am.

13:15 Dixitque ad eum : Veni mecum domum, ut comedas panem.

13:15 And he said to him: Come home with me to eat bread.

13:16 Qui ait : Non possum reverti, neque venire tecum : nec comedam panem, neque bibam aquam in loco isto,

13:16 But he said: I must not return, nor go with thee, neither will I eat bread, or drink water in this place:

13:17 quia locutus est Dominus ad me in sermone Domini, dicens : Non comedes panem, et non bibes aquam ibi, nec reverteris per viam qua ieris.

13:17 Because the Lord spoke to me, in the word of the Lord, saying: Thou shalt not eat bread, and thou shalt not drink water there, nor return by the way thou wentest.

13:18 Qui ait illi : Et ego propheta sum similis tui : et angelus locutus est mihi in sermone Domini, dicens : Reduc eum tecum in domum tuam, ut comedat panem, et bibat aquam. Fefellit eum,

13:18 He said to him: I also am a prophet like unto thee: and an angel spoke to me, in the word of the Lord, saying: Bring him back with thee into thy house, that he may eat bread, and drink water. He deceived him,

13:19 et reduxit secum : comedit ergo panem in domo ejus, et bibit aquam.

13:19 And brought him back with him: so he ate bread, and drank water in his house.

13:20 Cumque sederent ad mensam, factus est sermo Domini ad prophetam qui reduxerat eum.

13:20 And as they sat at table, the word of the Lord came to the prophet that brought him back:

13:21 Et exclamavit ad virum Dei qui venerat de Juda, dicens : Hæc dicit Dominus : Quia non obediens fuisti ori Domini, et non custodisti mandatum quod præcepit tibi Dominus Deus tuus,

13:21 And he cried out to the man of God who came out of Juda, saying: Thus saith the Lord: Because thou hast not been obedient to the Lord, and hast not kept the commandment which the Lord thy God commanded thee,

13:22 et reversus es, et comedisti panem, et bibisti aquam in loco in quo præcepit tibi ne comederes panem neque biberes aquam, non inferetur cadaver tuum in sepulchrum patrum tuorum.

13:22 And hast returned, and eaten bread, and drunk water in the place wherein he commanded thee that thou shouldst not eat bread, nor drink water, thy dead body shall not be brought into the sepulchre of thy fathers.

13:23 Cumque comedisset et bibisset, stravit asinum suum prophetæ quem reduxerat.

13:23 And when he had eaten and drunk, he saddled his ass for the prophet, whom he had brought back.

13:24 Qui cum abiisset, invenit eum leo in via, et occidit, et erat cadaver ejus projectum in itinere : asinus autem stabat juxta illum, et leo stabat juxta cadaver.

13:24 And when he was gone, a lion found him in the way, and killed him, and his body was cast in the way: and the ass stood by him, and the lion stood by the dead body.

13:25 Et ecce viri transeuntes viderunt cadaver projectum in via, et leonem stantem juxta cadaver. Et venerunt, et divulgaverunt in civitate in qua prophetes ille senex habitabat.

13:25 And behold, men passing by, saw the dead body cast in the way, and the lion standing by the body. And they came and told it in the city, wherein that old prophet dwelt.

13:26 Quod cum audisset propheta ille qui reduxerat eum de via, ait : Vir Dei est, qui inobediens fuit ori Domini, et tradidit eum Dominus leoni, et confregit eum, et occidit juxta verbum Domini quod locutus est ei.

13:26 And when that prophet, who had brought him back out of the way, heard of it, he said: It is the man of God, that was disobedient to the mouth of the Lord, and the Lord hath delivered him to the lion, and he hath torn him, and killed him, according to the word of the Lord, which he spoke to him.

13:27 Dixitque ad filios suos : Sternite mihi asinum. Qui cum stravissent,

13:27 And he said to his sons: Saddle me an ass. And when they had saddled it,

13:28 et ille abiisset, invenit cadaver ejus projectum in via, et asinum et leonem stantes juxta cadaver : non comedit leo de cadavere, nec læsit asinum.

13:28 And he was gone, he found the dead body cast in the way, and the ass and the lion standing by the carcass: the lion had not eaten of the dead body, nor hurt the ass.

13:29 Tulit ergo prophetes cadaver viri Dei, et posuit illud super asinum, et reversus intulit in civitatem prophetæ senis ut plangeret eum.

13:29 And the prophet took up the body of the man of God, and laid it upon the ass, and going back brought it into the city of the old prophet, to mourn for him.

13:30 Et posuit cadaver ejus in sepulchro suo, et planxerunt eum : Heu, heu mi frater !

13:30 And he laid his dead body in his own sepulchre: and they mourned over him, saying: Alas! alas, my brother.

13:31 Cumque planxissent eum, dixit ad filios suos : Cum mortuus fuero, sepelite me in sepulchro in quo vir Dei sepultus est : juxta ossa ejus ponite ossa mea.

13:31 And when they had mourned over him, he said to his sons: When I am dead, bury me in the sepulchre wherein the man of God is buried: lay my bones beside his bones.

13:32 Profecto enim veniet sermo quem prædixit in sermone Domini contra altare quod est in Bethel, et contra omnia fana excelsorum quæ sunt in urbibus Samariæ.

13:32 For assuredly the word shall come to pass which he hath foretold in the word of the Lord, against the altar that is in Bethel: and against all the temples of the high places, that are in the cities of Samaria.

13:33 Post verba hæc non est reversus Jeroboam de via sua pessima, sed e contrario fecit de novissimis populi sacerdotes excelsorum : quicumque volebat, implebat manum suam, et fiebat sacerdos excelsorum.

13:33 After these words, Jeroboam came not back from his wicked way: but on the contrary, he made of the meanest of the people priests of the high places: whosoever would, he filled his hand, and he was made a priest of the high places.

13:34 Et propter hanc causam peccavit domus Jeroboam, et eversa est, et deleta de superficie terræ.

13:34 And for this cause did the house of Jeroboam sin, and was cut off, and destroyed from the face of the earth.

Chapter 14

14:1 In tempore illo ægrotavit Abia filius Jeroboam.

14:1 At that time Abia, the son of Jeroboam, fell sick.

14:2 Dixitque Jeroboam uxori suæ : Surge, et commuta habitum, ne cognoscaris quod sis uxor Jeroboam, et vade in Silo, ubi est Ahias propheta, qui locutus est mihi quod regnaturus essem super populum hunc.

14:2 And Jeroboam said to his wife: Arise, and change thy dress, that thou be not known to be the wife of Jeroboam, and go to Silo, where Ahias, the prophet is, who told me that I should reign over this people.

14:3 Tolle quoque in manu tua decem panes, et crustulam, et vas mellis, et vade ad illum : ipse enim indicabit tibi quid eventurum sit puero huic.

14:3 Take also with thee ten loaves, and cracknels, and a pot of honey, and go to him: for he will tell thee what will become of this child.

14:4 Fecit ut dixerat, uxor Jeroboam : et consurgens abiit in Silo, et venit in domum Ahiæ : at ille non poterat videre, quia caligaverant oculi ejus præ senectute.

14:4 Jeroboam's wife did as he told her: and rising up, went to Silo, and came to the house of Ahias; but he could not see, for his eyes were dim by reason of his age.

14:5 Dixit autem Dominus ad Ahiam : Ecce uxor Jeroboam ingreditur ut consulat te super filio suo qui ægrotat : hæc et hæc loqueris ei. Cum ergo illa intraret, et dissimularet se esse quæ erat,

14:5 And the Lord said to Ahias: Behold the wife of Jeroboam cometh in, to consult thee concerning her son, that is sick: thus and thus shalt thou speak to her. So when she was coming in, and made as if she were another woman,

14:6 audivit Ahias sonitum pedum ejus introëuntis per ostium, et ait : Ingredere, uxor Jeroboam : quare aliam te esse simulas ? ego autem missus sum ad te durus nuntius.

14:6 Ahias heard the sound of her feet, coming in at the door, and said: Come in, thou wife of Jeroboam: why dost thou feign thyself to be another? But I am sent to thee with heavy tidings.

14:7 Vade, et dic Jeroboam : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus Israël : Quia exaltavi te de medio populi, et dedi te ducem super populum meum Israël,

14:7 Go, and tell Jeroboam: Thus saith the Lord, the God of Israel: For as much as I exalted thee from among the people, and made thee prince over my people Israel;

14:8 et scidi regnum domus David, et dedi illud tibi, et non fuisti sicut servus meus David, qui custodivit mandata mea, et secutus est me in toto corde suo, faciens quod placitum esset in conspectu meo :

14:8 And rent the kingdom away from the house of David, and gave it to thee, and thou hast not been as my servant, David, who kept my commandments, and followed me with all his heart, doing that which was well pleasing in my sight:

14:9 sed operatus es mala super omnes qui fuerunt ante te, et fecisti tibi deos alienos et conflatiles, ut me ad iracundiam provocares, me autem projecisti post corpus tuum :

14:9 But hast done evil above all that were before thee, and hast made thee strange gods, and molten gods, to provoke me to anger, and hast cast me behind thy back:

14:10 idcirco ecce ego inducam mala super domum Jeroboam, et percutiam de Jeroboam mingentem ad parietem, et clausum, et novissimum in Israël : et mundabo reliquias domus Jeroboam, sicut mundari solet fimus usque ad purum.

14:10 Therefore, behold I will bring evils upon the house of Jeroboam, and will cut off from Jeroboam him that pisseth against the wall, and him that is shut up, and the last in Israel: and I will sweep away the remnant of the house of Jeroboam, as dung is swept away till all be clean.

14:11 Qui mortui fuerint de Jeroboam in civitate, comedent eos canes : qui autem mortui fuerint in agro, vorabunt eos aves cæli : quia Dominus locutus est.

14:11 Them that shall die of Jeroboam in the city, the dogs shall eat: and them that shall die in the field, the birds of the air shall devour: for the Lord hath spoken it.

14:12 Tu igitur surge, et vade in domum tuam : et in ipso introitu pedum tuorum in urbem, morietur puer,

14:12 Arise thou, therefore, and go to thy house: and when thy feet shall be entering into the city, the child shall die,

14:13 et planget eum omnis Israël, et sepeliet : iste enim solus inferetur de Jeroboam in sepulchrum, quia inventus est super eo sermo bonus a Domino Deo Israël in domo Jeroboam.

14:13 And all Israel shall mourn for him, and shall bury him: for he only of Jeroboam shall be laid in a sepulchre, because in his regard there is found a good word from the Lord, the God of Israel, in the house of Jeroboam.

14:14 Constituet autem sibi Dominus regem super Israël, qui percutiet domum Jeroboam in hac die, et in hoc tempore :

14:14 And the Lord hath appointed himself a king over Israel, who shall cut off the house of Jeroboam in this day, and in this time:

14:15 et percutiet Dominus Deus Israël, sicut moveri solet arundo in aqua : et evellet Israël de terra bona hac, quam dedit patribus eorum, et ventilabit eos trans flumen : quia fecerunt sibi lucos, ut irritarent Dominum.

14:15 And the Lord God shall strike Israel as a reed is shaken in the water: and he shall root up Israel out of this good land, which he gave to their fathers, and shall scatter them beyond the river: because they have made to themselves groves, to provoke the Lord.

14:16 Et tradet Dominus Israël propter peccata Jeroboam, qui peccavit, et peccare fecit Israël.

14:16 And the Lord shall give up Israel for the sins of Jeroboam, who hath sinned, and made Israel to sin.

14:17 Surrexit itaque uxor Jeroboam, et abiit, et venit in Thersa : cumque illa ingrederetur limen domus, puer mortuus est,

14:17 And the wife of Jeroboam arose, and departed, and came to Thersa: and when she was coming in to the threshold of the house, the child died,

14:18 et sepelierunt eum. Et planxit eum omnis Israël juxta sermonem Domini, quem locutus est in manu servi sui Ahiæ prophetæ.

14:18 And they buried him. And all Israel mourned for him, according to the word of the Lord, which he spoke by the hand of his servant Ahias, the prophet.

14:19 Reliqua autem verborum Jeroboam, quomodo pugnaverit, et quomodo regnaverit, ecce scripta sunt in libro verborum dierum regum Israël.

14:19 And the rest of the acts of Jeroboam, how he fought, and how he reigned, behold they are written in the book of the words of the days of the kings of Israel.

14:20 Dies autem quibus regnavit Jeroboam, viginti duo anni sunt : et dormivit cum patribus suis, regnavitque Nadab filius ejus pro eo.

14:20 And the days that Jeroboam reigned, were two and twenty years: and he slept with his fathers: and Nadab, his son, reigned in his stead.

14:21 Porro Roboam filius Salomonis regnavit in Juda. Quadraginta et unius anni erat Roboam cum regnare cœpisset : decem et septem annos regnavit in Jerusalem civitate, quam elegit Dominus ut poneret nomen suum ibi, ex omnibus tribubus Israël. Nomen autem matris ejus Naama Ammanitis.

14:21 And Roboam, the son of Solomon, reigned in Juda: Roboam was one and forty years old when he began to reign: and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city which the Lord chose out of all the tribes of Israel to put his name there. And his mother's name was Naama, an Ammonitess.

14:22 Et fecit Judas malum coram Domino, et irritaverunt eum super omnibus quæ fecerant patres eorum in peccatis suis quæ peccaverunt.

14:22 And Juda did evil in the sight of the Lord, and provoked him above all that their fathers had done, in their sins which they committed.

14:23 Ædificaverunt enim et ipsi sibi aras, et statuas, et lucos super omnem collem excelsum, et subter omnem arborem frondosam :

14:23 For they also built them altars, and statues, and groves, upon every high hill, and under every green tree:

14:24 sed et effeminati fuerunt in terra, feceruntque omnes abominationes gentium quas attrivit Dominus ante faciem filiorum Israël.

14:24 There were also the effeminate in the land, and they did according to all the abominations of the people, whom the Lord had destroyed before the face of the children of Israel.

14:25 In quinto autem anno regni Roboam, ascendit Sesac rex Ægypti in Jerusalem,

14:25 And in the fifth year of the reign of Roboam, Sesac, king of Egypt, came up against Jerusalem.

14:26 et tulit thesauros domus Domini, et thesauros regios, et universa diripuit : scuta quoque aurea, quæ fecerat Salomon :

14:26 And he took away the treasures of the house of the Lord, and the king's treasures, and carried all off: as also the shields of gold which Solomon had made:

14:27 pro quibus fecit rex Roboam scuta ærea, et tradidit ea in manum ducum scutariorum, et eorum qui excubabant ante ostium domus regis.

14:27 And Roboam made shields of brass instead of them, and delivered them into the hand of the captains of the shieldbearers, and of them that kept watch before the gate of the king's house.

14:28 Cumque ingrederetur rex in domum Domini, portabant ea qui præeundi habebant officium : et postea reportabant ad armamentarium scutariorum.

14:28 And when the king went into the house of the Lord, they whose office it was to go before him, carried them: and afterwards they brought them back to the armoury of the shieldbearers.

14:29 Reliqua autem sermonum Roboam, et omnia quæ fecit, ecce scripta sunt in libro sermonum dierum regum Juda.

14:29 Now the rest of the acts of Roboam, and all that he did, behold they are written in the book of the words of the days of the kings of Juda.

14:30 Fuitque bellum inter Roboam et Jeroboam cunctis diebus.

14:30 And there was war between Roboam and Jeroboam always.

14:31 Dormivitque Roboam cum patribus suis, et sepultus est cum eis in civitate David : nomen autem matris ejus Naama Ammanitis : et regnavit Abiam filius ejus pro eo.

14:31 And Roboam slept with his fathers, and was buried with them, in the city of David: and his mother's name was Naama, an Ammonitess: and Abiam, his son, reigned in his stead.

Chapter 15

15:1 Igitur in octavodecimo anno regni Jeroboam filii Nabat, regnavit Abiam super Judam.

15:1 Now in the eighteenth year of the reign of Jeroboam, the son of Nabat, Abiam reigned over Juda.

15:2 Tribus annis regnavit in Jerusalem : nomen matris ejus Maacha filia Abessalom.

15:2 He reigned three years in Jerusalem: the name of his mother was Maacha, the daughter of Abessalom.

15:3 Ambulavitque in omnibus peccatis patris sui, quæ fecerat ante eum : nec erat cor ejus perfectum cum Domino Deo suo, sicut cor David patris ejus.

15:3 And he walked in all the sins of his father, which he had done before him: and his heart was not perfect with the Lord his God, as was the heart of David, his father.

15:4 Sed propter David dedit ei Dominus Deus suus lucernam in Jerusalem, ut suscitaret filium ejus post eum, et statueret Jerusalem :

15:4 But for David's sake the Lord his God gave him a lamp in Jerusalem, to set up his son after him, and to establish Jerusalem:

15:5 eo quod fecisset David rectum in oculis Domini, et non declinasset ab omnibus quæ præceperat ei cunctis diebus vitæ suæ, excepto sermone Uriæ Hethæi.

15:5 Because David had done that which was right in the eyes of the Lord, and had not turned aside from any thing that he commanded him, all the days of his life, except the matter of Urias, the Hethite.

15:6 Attamen bellum fuit inter Roboam et Jeroboam omni tempore vitæ ejus.

15:6 But there was war between Roboam and Jeroboam all the time of his life.

15:7 Reliqua autem sermonum Abiam, et omnia quæ fecit, nonne hæc scripta sunt in libro verborum dierum regum Juda ? Fuitque prælium inter Abiam et inter Jeroboam.

15:7 And the rest of the words of Abiam, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the words of the days of the kings of Juda? And there was war between Abiam and Jeroboam.

15:8 Et dormivit Abiam cum patribus suis, et sepelierunt eum in civitate David, regnavitque Asa filius ejus pro eo.

15:8 And Abiam slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the city of David: and Asa, his son, reigned in his stead.

15:9 In anno ergo vigesimo Jeroboam regis Israël regnavit Asa rex Juda,

15:9 So in the twentieth year of Jeroboam, king of Israel, reigned Asa, king of Juda,

15:10 et quadraginta et uno anno regnavit in Jerusalem. Nomen matris ejus Maacha filia Abessalom.

15:10 And he reigned one and forty years in Jerusalem. His mother's name was Maacha, the daughter of Abessalom.

15:11 Et fecit Asa rectum ante conspectum Domini, sicut David pater ejus :

15:11 And Asa did that which was right in the sight of the Lord, as did David, his father:

15:12 et abstulit effeminatos de terra, purgavitque universas sordes idolorum quæ fecerant patres ejus.

15:12 And he took away the effeminate out of the land, and removed all the filth of the idols, which his fathers had made.

15:13 Insuper et Maacham matrem suam amovit, ne esset princeps in sacris Priapi, et in luco ejus quem consecraverat : subvertitque specum ejus, et confregit simulacrum turpissimum, et combussit in torrente Cedron :

15:13 Moreover, he also removed his mother, Maacha, from being the princess in the sacrifices of Priapus, and in the grove which she had consecrated to him: and he destroyed her den, and broke in pieces the filthy idol, and burnt it by the torrent Cedron:

15:14 excelsa autem non abstulit. Verumtamen cor Asa perfectum erat cum Domino cunctis diebus suis :

15:14 But the high places he did not take away. Nevertheless, the heart of Asa was perfect with the Lord all his days:

15:15 et intulit ea quæ sanctificaverat pater suus, et voverat, in domum Domini, argentum, et aurum, et vasa.

15:15 And he brought in the things which his father had dedicated, and he had vowed, into the house of the Lord, silver and gold, and vessels.

15:16 Bellum autem erat inter Asa, et Baasa regem Israël cunctis diebus eorum.

15:16 And there was war between Asa, and Baasa, king of Israel, all their days.

15:17 Ascendit quoque Baasa rex Israël in Judam, et ædificavit Rama, ut non posset quispiam egredi vel ingredi de parte Asa regis Juda.

15:17 And Baasa, king of Israel, went up against Juda, and built Rama, that no man might go out or come in of the side of Asa, king of Juda.

15:18 Tollens itaque Asa omne argentum et aurum quod remanserat in thesauris domus Domini, et in thesauris domus regiæ, et dedit illud in manus servorum suorum : et misit ad Benadad filium Tabremon filii Hezion, regem Syriæ, qui habitabat in Damasco, dicens :

15:18 Then Asa took all the silver and gold that remained in the treasures of the house of the Lord, and in the treasures of the king's house, and delivered it into the hands of his servants: and sent them to Benadad, son of Tabremon, the son of Hezion, king of Syria, who dwelt in Damascus, saying:

15:19 Fœdus est inter me et te, et inter patrem meum et patrem tuum : ideo misi tibi munera, argentum et aurum : et peto ut venias, et irritum facias fœdus quod habes cum Baasa rege Israël, et recedat a me.

15:19 There is a league between me and thee, and between my father and thy father: therefore I have sent thee presents of silver and gold: and I desire thee to come, and break thy league with Baasa, king of Israel, that he may depart from me.

15:20 Acquiescens Benadad regi Asa, misit principes exercitus sui in civitates Israël, et percusserunt Ahion, et Dan, et Abeldomum Maacha, et universam Cenneroth, omnem scilicet terram Nephthali.

15:20 Benadad, hearkening to king Asa, sent the captains of his army against the cities of Israel, and they smote Ahion, and Dan, and Abeldomum Maacha, and all Cenneroth; that is all the land of Nephthali.

15:21 Quod cum audisset Baasa, intermisit ædificare Rama, et reversus est in Thersa.

15:21 And when Baasa had heard this, he left off building Rama, and returned into Thersa.

15:22 Rex autem Asa nuntium misit in omnem Judam, dicens : Nemo sit excusatus. Et tulerunt lapides de Rama, et ligna ejus, quibus ædificaverat Baasa, et exstruxit de eis rex Asa Gabaa Benjamin, et Maspha.

15:22 But king Asa sent word into all Juda, saying: Let no man be excused: and they took away the stones from Rama, and the timber thereof, wherewith Baasa had been building, and with them king Asa built Gabaa of Benjamin, and Maspha.

15:23 Reliqua autem omnium sermonum Asa, et universæ fortitudines ejus, et cuncta quæ fecit, et civitates quas exstruxit, nonne hæc scripta sunt in libro verborum dierum regum Juda ? Verumtamen in tempore senectutis suæ doluit pedes.

15:23 But the rest of all the acts of Asa, and all his strength, and all that he did, and the cities that he built, are they not written in the book of the words of the days of the kings of Juda? But in the time of his old age he was diseased in his feet.

15:24 Et dormivit cum patribus suis, et sepultus est cum eis in civitate David patris sui. Regnavitque Josaphat filius ejus pro eo.

15:24 And he slept with his fathers, and was buried with them in the city of David, his father. And Josaphat, his son, reigned in his place.

15:25 Nadab vero filius Jeroboam regnavit super Israël anno secundo Asa regis Juda : regnavitque super Israël duobus annis.

15:25 But Nadab, the son of Jeroboam, reigned over Israel the second year of Asa, king of Juda: and he reigned over Israel two years.

15:26 Et fecit quod malum est in conspectu Domini, et ambulavit in viis patris sui, et in peccatis ejus quibus peccare fecit Israël.

15:26 And he did evil in the sight of the Lord, and walked in the ways of his father, and in his sins, wherewith he made Israel to sin.

15:27 Insidiatus est autem ei Baasa filius Ahiæ de domo Issachar, et percussit eum in Gebbethon, quæ est urbs Philisthinorum : siquidem Nadab et omnis Israël obsidebant Gebbethon.

15:27 And Baasa, the son of Ahias, of the house of Issachar, conspired against him, and slew him in Gebbethon, which is a city of the Philistines: for Nadab and all Israel besieged Gebbethon.

15:28 Interfecit ergo illum Baasa in anno tertio Asa regis Juda, et regnavit pro eo.

15:28 So Baasa slew him in the third year of Asa, king of Juda, and reigned in his place.

15:29 Cumque regnasset, percussit omnem domum Jeroboam : non dimisit ne unam quidem animam de semine ejus donec deleret eum, juxta verbum Domini quod locutus fuerat in manu servi sui Ahiæ Silonitis,

15:29 And when he was king, he cut off all the house of Jeroboam: he left not so much as one soul of his seed, till he had utterly destroyed him, according to the word of the Lord, which he had spoken in the hand of Ahias, the Silonite:

15:30 propter peccata Jeroboam, quæ peccaverat, et quibus peccare fecerat Israël : et propter delictum quo irritaverat Dominum Deum Israël.

15:30 Because of the sin of Jeroboam, which he had sinned, and wherewith he had made Israel to sin, and for the offence wherewith he provoked the Lord, the God of Israel.

15:31 Reliqua autem sermonum Nadab, et omnia quæ operatus est, nonne hæc scripta sunt in libro verborum dierum regum Israël ?

15:31 But the rest of the acts of Nadab, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the words of the days of the kings of Israel?

15:32 Fuitque bellum inter Asa, et Baasa regem Israël, cunctis diebus eorum.

15:32 And there was war between Asa and Baasa, the king of Israel, all their days.

15:33 Anno tertio Asa regis Juda, regnavit Baasa filius Ahiæ super omnem Israël in Thersa, viginti quatuor annis.

15:33 In the third year of Asa, king of Juda, Baasa, the son of Ahias, reigned over all Israel, in Thersa, four and twenty years.

15:34 Et fecit malum coram Domino, ambulavitque in via Jeroboam, et in peccatis ejus quibus peccare fecit Israël.

15:34 And he did evil before the Lord, and walked in the ways of Jeroboam, and in his sins, wherewith he made Israel to sin.

Chapter 16

16:1 Factus est autem sermo Domini ad Jehu filium Hanani contra Baasa, dicens :

16:1 Then the word of the Lord came to Jehu, the son of Hanani, against Baasa, saying:

16:2 Pro eo quod exaltavi te de pulvere, et posui te ducem super populum meum Israël, tu autem ambulasti in via Jeroboam, et peccare fecisti populum meum Israël, ut me irritares in peccatis eorum :

16:2 For as much as I have exalted thee out of the dust and made thee prince over my people Israel, and thou hast walked in the way of Jeroboam, and hast made my people Israel to sin, to provoke me to anger with their sins:

16:3 ecce ego demetam posteriora Baasa, et posteriora domus ejus, et faciam domum tuam sicut domum Jeroboam filii Nabat.

16:3 Behold I will cut down the posterity of Baasa, and the posterity of his house, and I will make thy house as the house of Jeroboam, the son of Nabat.

16:4 Qui mortuus fuerit de Baasa in civitate, comedent eum canes : et qui mortuus fuerit ex eo in regione, comedent eum volucres cæli.

16:4 Him that dieth of Baasa, in the city, the dogs shall eat: and him that dieth of his in the country, the fowls of the air shall devour.

16:5 Reliqua autem sermonum Baasa, et quæcumque fecit, et prælia ejus, nonne hæc scripta sunt in libro verborum dierum regum Israël ?

16:5 But the rest of the acts of Baasa, and all that he did, and his battles, are they not written in the book of the words of the days of the kings of Israel?

16:6 Dormivit ergo Baasa cum patribus suis, sepultusque est in Thersa : et regnavit Ela filius ejus pro eo.

16:6 So Baasa slept with his fathers, and was buried in Thersa: and Ela, his son, reigned in his stead.

16:7 Cum autem in manu Jehu filii Hanani prophetæ verbum Domini factum esset contra Baasa, et contra domum ejus, et contra omne malum quod fecerat coram Domino, ad irritandum eum in operibus manuum suarum, ut fieret sicut domus Jeroboam : ob hanc causam occidit eum, hoc est, Jehu filium Hanani prophetam.

16:7 And when the word of the Lord came in the hand of Jehu, the son of Hanani, the prophet, against Baasa, and against his house, and against all the evil that he had done before the Lord, to provoke him to anger by the works of his hands, to become as the house of Jeroboam: for this cause he slew him; that is to say, Jehu, the son of Hanani, the prophet.

16:8 Anno vigesimo sexto Asa regis Juda, regnavit Ela filius Baasa super Israël in Thersa, duobus annis.

16:8 In the six and twentieth year of Asa, king of Juda, Ela, the son of Baasa, reigned over Israel, in Thersa, two years.

16:9 Et rebellavit contra eum servus suus Zambri, dux mediæ partis equitum : erat autem Ela in Thersa bibens, et temulentus in domo Arsa præfecti Thersa.

16:9 And his servant Zambri, who was captain of half the horsemen, rebelled against him: now Ela was drinking in Thersa, and drunk in the house of Arsa, the governor of Thersa.

16:10 Irruens ergo Zambri, percussit et occidit eum, anno vigesimo septimo Asa regis Juda, et regnavit pro eo.

16:10 And Zambri rushing in, struck him, and slew him, in the seven and twentieth year of Asa, king of Juda and he reigned in his stead.

16:11 Cumque regnasset, et sedisset super solium ejus, percussit omnem domum Baasa, et non dereliquit ex ea mingentem ad parietem : et propinquos et amicos ejus.

16:11 And when he was king, and sat upon his throne, he slew all the house of Baasa, and he left not one thereof to piss against a wall and all his kinsfolks and friends.

16:12 Delevitque Zambri omnem domum Baasa, juxta verbum Domini quod locutus fuerat ad Baasa in manu Jehu prophetæ,

16:12 And Zambri destroyed all the house of Baasa, according to the word of the Lord, that he had spoken to Baasa, in the hand of Jehu, the prophet,

16:13 propter universa peccata Baasa, et peccata Ela filii ejus, qui peccaverunt, et peccare fecerunt Israël, provocantes Dominum Deum Israël in vanitatibus suis.

16:13 For all the sins of Baasa, and the sins of Ela, his son, who sinned, and made Israel to sin, provoking the Lord, the God of Israel, with their vanities.

16:14 Reliqua autem sermonum Ela, et omnia quæ fecit, nonne hæc scripta sunt in libro verborum dierum regum Israël ?

16:14 But the rest of the acts of Ela, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the words of the days of the kings of Israel?

16:15 Anno vigesimo septimo Asa regis Juda, regnavit Zambri septem diebus in Thersa : porro exercitus obsidebat Gebbethon urbem Philisthinorum.

16:15 In the seven and twentieth year of Asa, king of Juda, Zambri reigned seven days in Thersa: now the army was besieging Gebbethon, a city of the Philistines.

16:16 Cumque audisset rebellasse Zambri, et occidisse regem, fecit sibi regem omnis Israël Amri, qui erat princeps militiæ super Israël in die illa in castris.

16:16 And when they heard that Zambri had rebelled, and slain the king, all Israel made Amri their king, who was general over Israel in the camp that day.

16:17 Ascendit ergo Amri, et omnis Israël cum eo, de Gebbethon, et obsidebant Thersa.

16:17 And Amri went up, and all Israel with him, from Gebbethon, and they besieged Thersa.

16:18 Videns autem Zambri quod expugnanda esset civitas, ingressus est palatium, et succendit se cum domo regia : et mortuus est

16:18 And Zambri, seeing that the city was about to be taken, went into the palace, and burnt himself with the king's house: and he died

16:19 in peccatis suis quæ peccaverat, faciens malum coram Domino, et ambulans in via Jeroboam, et in peccato ejus, quo fecit peccare Israël.

16:19 In his sins, which he had sinned, doing evil before the Lord, and walking in the way of Jeroboam, and in his sin, wherewith he made Israel to sin.

16:20 Reliqua autem sermonum Zambri, et insidiarum ejus, et tyrannidis, nonne hæc scripta sunt in libro verborum dierum regum Israël ?

16:20 But the rest of the acts of Zambri, and of his conspiracy and tyranny, are they not written in the book of the words of the days of the kings of Israel?

16:21 Tunc divisus est populus Israël in duas partes : media pars populi sequebatur Thebni filium Gineth, ut constitueret eum regem : et media pars Amri.

16:21 Then were the people of Israel divided into two parts: one half of the people followed Thebni, the son of Gineth, to make him king: and one half followed Amri.

16:22 Prævaluit autem populus qui erat cum Amri, populo qui sequebatur Thebni filium Gineth : mortuusque est Thebni, et regnavit Amri.

16:22 But the people that were with Amri, prevailed over the people that followed Thebni, the son of Gineth: and Thebni died, and Amri reigned.

16:23 Anno trigesimo primo Asa regis Juda, regnavit Amri super Israël, duodecim annis : in Thersa regnavit sex annis.

16:23 In the one and thirtieth year of Asa, king of Juda, Amri reigned over Israel twelve years: in Thersa he reigned six years.

16:24 Emitque montem Samariæ a Somer duobus talentis argenti : et ædificavit eum, et vocavit nomen civitatis quam exstruxerat, nomine Semer domini montis, Samariam.

16:24 And he bought the hill of Samaria of Semer, for two talents of silver: and he built upon it, and he called the city which he built Samaria, after the name of Semer, the owner of the hill.

16:25 Fecit autem Amri malum in conspectu Domini, et operatus est nequiter, super omnes qui fuerunt ante eum.

16:25 And Amri did evil in the sight of the Lord, and acted wickedly above all that were before him.

16:26 Ambulavitque in omni via Jeroboam filii Nabat, et in peccatis ejus quibus peccare fecerat Israël, ut irritaret Dominum Deum Israël in vanitatibus suis.

16:26 And he walked in all the way of Jeroboam, the son of Nabat, and in his sins, wherewith he made Israel to sin: to provoke the Lord, the God of Israel, to anger with their vanities.

16:27 Reliqua autem sermonum Amri, et prælia ejus quæ gessit, nonne hæc scripta sunt in libro verborum dierum regum Israël ?

16:27 Now the rest of the acts of Amri, and the battles he fought, are they not written in the book of the words of the days of the kings of Israel?

16:28 Dormivitque Amri cum patribus suis, et sepultus est in Samaria : regnavitque Achab filius ejus pro eo.

16:28 And Amri slept with his fathers, and was buried in Samaria, and Achab, his son, reigned in his stead.

16:29 Achab vero filius Amri regnavit super Israël anno trigesimo octavo Asa regis Juda. Et regnavit Achab filius Amri super Israël in Samaria viginti et duobus annis.

16:29 Now Achab, the son of Amri, reigned over Israel in the eight and thirtieth year of Asa, king of Juda. And Achab, the son of Amri, reigned over Israel in Samaria two and twenty years.

16:30 Et fecit Achab filius Amri malum in conspectu Domini super omnes qui fuerunt ante eum.

16:30 And Achab, the son of Amri, did evil in the sight of the Lord above all that were before him.

16:31 Nec suffecit ei ut ambularet in peccatis Jeroboam filii Nabat : insuper duxit uxorem Jezabel filiam Ethbaal regis Sidoniorum. Et abiit, et servivit Baal, et adoravit eum.

16:31 Nor was it enough for him to walk in the sins of Jeroboam, the son of Nabat: but he also took to wife Jezabel, daughter of Ethbaal, king of the Sidonians. And he went, and served Baal, and adored him.

16:32 Et posuit aram Baal in templo Baal, quod ædificaverat in Samaria,

16:32 And he set up an altar for Baal, in the temple of Baal, which he had built in Samaria;

16:33 et plantavit lucum : et addidit Achab in opere suo, irritans Dominum Deum Israël super omnes reges Israël qui fuerunt ante eum.

16:33 And he planted a grove: and Achab did more to provoke the Lord, the God of Israel, than all the kings of Israel that were before him.

16:34 In diebus ejus ædificavit Hiel de Bethel Jericho : in Abiram primitivo suo fundavit eam, et in Segub novissimo suo posuit portas ejus, juxta verbum Domini quod locutus fuerat in manu Josue filii Nun.

16:34 In his days Hiel, of Bethel, built Jericho: in Abiram, his firstborn, he laid its foundations: and in his youngest son, Segub, he set up the gates thereof: according to the word of the Lord, which he spoke in the hand of Josue, the son of Nun.

Chapter 17

17:1 Et dixit Elias Thesbites de habitatoribus Galaad ad Achab : Vivit Dominus Deus Israël, in cujus conspectu sto, si erit annis his ros et pluvia, nisi juxta oris mei verba.

17:1 And Elias the Thesbite, of the inhabitants of Galaad, said to Achab: As the Lord liveth, the God of Israel, in whose sight I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to the words of my mouth.

17:2 Et factum est verbum Domini ad eum, dicens :

17:2 And the word of the Lord came to him, saying:

17:3 Recede hinc, et vade contra orientem, et abscondere in torrente Carith, qui est contra Jordanem,

17:3 Get thee hence, and go towards the east, and hide thyself by the torrent of Carith, which is over against the Jordan;

17:4 et ibi de torrente bibes : corvisque præcepi ut pascant te ibi.

17:4 And there thou shalt drink of the torrent: and I have commanded the ravens to feed thee there.

17:5 Abiit ergo, et fecit juxta verbum Domini : cumque abiisset, sedit in torrente Carith, qui est contra Jordanem.

17:5 So he went, and did according to the word of the Lord: and going, he dwelt by the torrent Carith, which is over against the Jordan.

17:6 Corvi quoque deferebant ei panem et carnes mane, similiter panem et carnes vesperi, et bibebat de torrente.

17:6 And the ravens brought him bread and flesh in the morning, and bread and flesh in the evening; and he drank of the torrent.

17:7 Post dies autem siccatus est torrens : non enim pluerat super terram.

17:7 But after some time the torrent was dried up: for it had not rained upon the earth.

17:8 Factus est ergo sermo Domini ad eum, dicens :

17:8 Then the word of the Lord came to him, saying:

17:9 Surge, et vade in Sarephta Sidoniorum, et manebis ibi : præcepi enim ibi mulieri viduæ ut pascat te.

17:9 Arise, and go to Sarephta of the Sidonians, and dwell there: for I have commanded a widow woman there to feed thee.

17:10 Surrexit, et abiit in Sarephta. Cumque venisset ad portam civitatis, apparuit ei mulier vidua colligens ligna, et vocavit eam, dixitque ei : Da mihi paululum aquæ in vase ut bibam.

17:10 He arose, and went to Sarephta. And when he was come to the gate of the city, he saw the widow woman gathering sticks, and he called her, and said to her: Give me a little water in a vessel, that I may drink.

17:11 Cumque illa pergeret ut afferret, clamavit post tergum ejus, dicens : Affer mihi, obsecro, et buccellam panis in manu tua.

17:11 And Elias said to her: Give me thy son. And he took him out of her bosom, and carried him into the upper chamber where he abode, and laid him upon his own bed.

17:12 Quæ respondit : Vivit Dominus Deus tuus, quia non habeo panem, nisi quantum pugillus capere potest farinæ in hydria, et paululum olei in lecytho : en colligo duo ligna ut ingrediar et faciam illum mihi et filio meo, ut comedamus, et moriamur.

17:12 And she answered: As the Lord thy God liveth, I have no bread, but only a handful of meal in a pot, and a little oil in a cruise: behold I am gathering two sticks, that I may go in and dress it, for me and my son, that we may eat it and die.

17:13 Ad quam Elias ait : Noli timere, sed vade, et fac sicut dixisti : verumtamen mihi primum fac de ipsa farinula subcinericium panem parvulum, et affer ad me : tibi autem et filio tuo facies postea.

17:13 And Elias said to her: Fear not; but go, and do as thou hast said but first make for me of the same meal a little hearth cake, and bring it to me, and after make for thyself and thy son.

17:14 Hæc autem dicit Dominus Deus Israël : Hydria farinæ non deficiet, nec lecythus olei minuetur, usque ad diem in qua Dominus daturus est pluviam super faciem terræ.

17:14 For thus saith the Lord, the God of Israel: The pot of meal shall not waste, nor the cruise of oil be diminished, until the day wherein the Lord will give rain upon the face of the earth.

17:15 Quæ abiit, et fecit juxta verbum Eliæ : et comedit ipse, et illa, et domus ejus : et ex illa die

17:15 She went, and did according to the word of Elias: and he ate, and she, and her house: and from that day

17:16 hydria farinæ non defecit, et lecythus olei non est imminutus, juxta verbum Domini quod locutus fuerat in manu Eliæ.

17:16 The pot of meal wasted not, and the cruise of oil was not diminished according to the word of the Lord, which he spoke in the hand of Elias.

17:17 Factum est autem post hæc, ægrotavit filius mulieris matrisfamilias, et erat languor fortissimus, ita ut non remaneret in eo halitus.

17:17 And it came to pass after this, that the son of the woman, the mistress of the house, fell sick, and the sickness was very grievous, so that there was no breath left in him.

17:18 Dixit ergo ad Eliam : Quid mihi et tibi, vir Dei ? ingressus es ad me, ut rememorarentur iniquitates meæ, et interficeres filium meum ?

17:18 And she said to Elias: What have I to do with thee, thou man of God? art thou come to me, that my iniquities should be remembered, and that thou shouldst kill my son?

17:19 Et ait ad eam Elias : Da mihi filium tuum. Tulitque eum de sinu ejus, et portavit in cœnaculum ubi ipse manebat, et posuit super lectulum suum.

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17:20 Et clamavit ad Dominum, et dixit : Domine Deus meus, etiam ne viduam apud quam ego utcumque sustentor, afflixisti ut interficeres filium ejus ?

17:20 And he cried to the Lord, and said: O Lord, my God, hast thou afflicted also the widow, with whom I am after a sort maintained, so as to kill her son?

17:21 Et expandit se, atque mensus est super puerum tribus vicibus, et clamavit ad Dominum, et ait : Domine Deus meus, revertatur, obsecro, anima pueri hujus in viscera ejus.

17:21 And he stretched, and measured himself upon the child three times, and cried to the Lord, and said: O Lord, my God, let the soul of this child, I beseech thee, return into his body.

17:22 Et exaudivit Dominus vocem Eliæ : et reversa est anima pueri intra eum, et revixit.

17:22 And the Lord heard the voice of Elias: and the soul of the child returned into him, and he revived.

17:23 Tulitque Elias puerum, et deposuit eum de cœnaculo in inferiorem domum, et tradidit matri suæ, et ait illi : En vivit filius tuus.

17:23 And Elias took the child, and brought him down from the upper chamber to the house below, and delivered him to his mother, and said to her: Behold thy son liveth.

17:24 Dixitque mulier ad Eliam : Nunc in isto cognovi quoniam vir Dei es tu, et verbum Domini in ore tuo verum est.

17:24 And the woman said to Elias: Now by this I know that thou art a man of God, and the word of the Lord in thy mouth is true.

Chapter 18

18:1 Post dies multos factum est verbum Domini ad Eliam, in anno tertio, dicens : Vade, et ostende te Achab, ut dem pluviam super faciem terræ.

18:1 After many days, the word of the Lord came to Elias, in the third year, saying: Go, and shew thyself to Achab, that I may give rain upon the face of the earth.

18:2 Ivit ergo Elias, ut ostenderet se Achab : erat autem fames vehemens in Samaria.

18:2 And Elias went to shew himself to Achab, and there was a grievous famine in Samaria.

18:3 Vocavitque Achab Abdiam dispensatorem domus suæ : Abdias autem timebat Dominum valde.

18:3 And Achab called Abdias the governor of his house: now Abdias feared the Lord very much.

18:4 Nam cum interficeret Jezabel prophetas Domini, tulit ille centum prophetas, et abscondit eos quinquagenos et quinquagenos in speluncis, et pavit eos pane et aqua.

18:4 For when Jezabel killed the prophets of the Lord, he took a hundred prophets, and hid them by fifty and fifty in caves, and fed them with bread and water.

18:5 Dixit ergo Achab ad Abdiam : Vade in terram ad universos fontes aquarum, et in cunctas valles, si forte possimus invenire herbam, et salvare equos et mulos, et non penitus jumenta intereant.

18:5 And Achab said to Abdias: Go into the land unto all fountains of waters, and into all valleys, to see if we can find grass, and save the horses and mules, that the beasts may not utterly perish.

18:6 Diviseruntque sibi regiones ut circuirent eas : Achab ibat per viam unam, et Abdias per viam alteram seorsum.

18:6 And they divided the countries between them, that they might go round about them: Achab went one way, and Abdias another way by himself.

18:7 Cumque esset Abdias in via, Elias occurrit ei : qui cum cognovisset eum, cecidit super faciem suam, et ait : Num tu es, domine mi, Elias ?

18:7 And as Abdias was in the way, Elias met him: and he knew him, and fell on his face, and said: Art thou my lord Elias?

18:8 Cui ille respondit : Ego. Vade, et dic domino tuo : Adest Elias.

18:8 And he answered: I am. Go, and tell thy master: Elias is here.

18:9 Et ille : Quid peccavi, inquit, quoniam tradis me servum tuum in manu Achab, ut interficiat me ?

18:9 And he said: What have I sinned, that thou wouldst deliver me, thy servant, into the hand of Achab, that he should kill me?

18:10 Vivit Dominus Deus tuus, quia non est gens aut regnum quo non miserit dominus meus te requirens : et respondentibus cunctis : Non est hic : adjuravit regna singula et gentes, eo quod minime reperireris.

18:10 As the Lord thy God liveth, there is no nation or kingdom, whither my lord hath not sent to seek thee: and when all answered: He is not here: he took an oath of every kingdom and nation, because thou wast not found.

18:11 Et nunc tu dicis mihi : Vade, et dic domino tuo : Adest Elias.

18:11 And now thou sayest to me: Go and tell thy master: Elias is here.

18:12 Cumque recessero a te, spiritus Domini asportabit te in locum quem ego ignoro : et ingressus nuntiabo Achab, et non inveniens te, interficiet me : servus autem tuus timet Dominum ab infantia sua.

18:12 And when I am gone from thee, the Spirit of the Lord will carry thee into a place that I know not: and I shall go in and tell Achab; and he, not finding thee, will kill me: but thy servant feareth the Lord from his infancy.

18:13 Numquid non indicatum est tibi domino meo quid fecerim cum interficeret Jezabel prophetas Domini, quod absconderim de prophetis Domini centum viros, quinquagenos et quinquagenos, in speluncis, et paverim eos pane et aqua ?

18:13 Hath it not been told thee, my lord, what I did when Jezabel killed the prophets of the Lord; how I hid a hundred men of the prophets of the Lord, by fifty and fifty in caves, and fed them with bread and water?

18:14 et nunc tu dicis : Vade, et dic domino tuo : Adest Elias : ut interficiat me ?

18:14 And now thou sayest: Go and tell thy master: Elias is here: that he may kill me.

18:15 Et dixit Elias : Vivit Dominus exercituum, ante cujus vultum sto, quia hodie apparebo ei.

18:15 And Elias said: As the Lord of hosts liveth, before whose face I stand, this day I will shew myself unto him.

18:16 Abiit ergo Abdias in occursum Achab, et indicavit ei : venitque Achab in occursum Eliæ.

18:16 Abdias therefore went to meet Achab, and told him: and Achab came to meet Elias.

18:17 Et cum vidisset eum, ait : Tune es ille, qui conturbas Israël ?

18:17 And when he had seen him, he said: Art thou he that troublest Israel?

18:18 Et ille ait : Non ego turbavi Israël, sed tu, et domus patris tui, qui dereliquistis mandata Domini, et secuti estis Baalim.

18:18 And he said: I have not troubled Israel, but thou and thy father's house, who have forsaken the commandments of the Lord, and have followed Baalim.

18:19 Verumtamen nunc mitte, et congrega ad me universum Israël in monte Carmeli, et prophetas Baal quadringentos quinquaginta, prophetasque lucorum quadringentos, qui comedunt de mensa Jezabel.

18:19 Nevertheless send now, and gather unto me all Israel, unto Mount Carmel, and the prophets of Baal four hundred and fifty, and the prophets of the groves four hundred, who eat at Jezabel's table.

18:20 Misit Achab ad omnes filios Israël, et congregavit prophetas in monte Carmeli.

18:20 Achab sent to all the children of Israel, and gathered together the prophets unto mount Carmel.

18:21 Accedens autem Elias ad omnem populum, ait : Usquequo claudicatis in duas partes ? si Dominus est Deus, sequimini eum : si autem Baal, sequimini illum. Et non respondit ei populus verbum.

18:21 And Elias coming to all the people, said: How long do you halt between two sides? If the Lord be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people did not answer him a word.

18:22 Et ait rursus Elias ad populum : Ego remansi propheta Domini solus : prophetæ autem Baal quadringenti et quinquaginta viri sunt.

18:22 And Elias said again to the people: I only remain a prophet of the Lord: but the prophets of Baal are four hundred and fifty men.

18:23 Dentur nobis duo boves, et illi eligant sibi bovem unum, et in frusta cædentes ponant super ligna, ignem autem non supponant : et ego faciam bovem alterum, et imponam super ligna, ignem autem non supponam.

18:23 Let two bullocks be given us, and let them choose one bullock for themselves, and cut it in pieces, and lay it upon wood, but put no fire under: and I will dress the other bullock, and lay it on wood, and put no fire under it.

18:24 Invocate nomina deorum vestrorum, et ego invocabo nomen Domini mei : et Deus qui exaudierit per ignem, ipse sit Deus. Respondens omnis populus ait : Optima propositio.

18:24 Call ye on the names of your gods, and I will call on the name of my Lord: and the God that shall answer by fire, let him be God. And all the people answering, said: A very good proposal.

18:25 Dixit ergo Elias prophetis Baal : Eligite vobis bovem unum, et facite primi, quia vos plures estis : et invocate nomina deorum vestrorum, ignemque non supponatis.

18:25 Then Elias said to the prophets of Baal: Choose you one bullock and dress it first, because you are many: and call on the names of your gods; but put no fire under.

18:26 Qui cum tulissent bovem quem dederat eis, fecerunt : et invocabant nomen Baal de mane usque ad meridiem, dicentes : Baal, exaudi nos. Et non erat vox, nec qui responderet : transiliebantque altare quod fecerant.

18:26 And they took the bullock, which he gave them, and dressed it: and they called on the name of Baal from morning even until noon, saying: O Baal, hear us. But there was no voice, nor any that answered: and they leaped over the altar that they had made.

18:27 Cumque esset jam meridies, illudebat illis Elias, dicens : Clamate voce majore : deus enim est, et forsitan loquitur, aut in diversorio est, aut in itinere, aut certe dormit, ut excitetur.

18:27 And when it was now noon, Elias jested at them, saying: Cry with a louder voice: for he is a god; and perhaps he is talking, or is in an inn, or on a journey; or perhaps he is asleep, and must be awaked.

18:28 Clamabant ergo voce magna, et incidebant se juxta ritum suum cultris et lanceolis, donec perfunderentur sanguine.

18:28 So they cried with a loud voice, and cut themselves after their manner with knives and lancets, till they were all covered with blood.

18:29 Postquam autem transiit meridies, et illis prophetantibus venerat tempus quo sacrificium offerri solet, nec audiebatur vox, nec aliquis respondebat, nec attendebat orantes,

18:29 And after midday was past, and while they were prophesying, the time was come of offering sacrifice, and there was no voice heard, nor did any one answer, nor regard them as they prayed.

18:30 dixit Elias omni populo : Venite ad me. Et accedente ad se populo, curavit altare Domini quod destructum fuerat.

18:30 Elias said to all the people: Come ye unto me. And the people coming near unto him, he repaired the altar of the Lord, that was broken down:

18:31 Et tulit duodecim lapides juxta numerum tribuum filiorum Jacob, ad quem factus est sermo Domini, dicens : Israël erit nomen tuum.

18:31 And he took twelve stones, according to the number of the tribes of the sons of Jacob to whom the word of the Lord came, saying: Israel shall be thy name.

18:32 Et ædificavit de lapidibus altare in nomine Domini : fecitque aquæductum, quasi per duas aratiunculas in circuitu altaris,

18:32 And he built with the stones an altar to the name of the Lord: and he made a trench for water, of the breadth of two furrows, round about the altar.

18:33 et composuit ligna : divisitque per membra bovem, et posuit super ligna,

18:33 And he laid the wood in order, and cut the bullock in pieces, and laid it upon the wood.

18:34 et ait : Implete quatuor hydrias aqua, et fundite super holocaustum et super ligna. Rursumque dixit : Etiam secundo hoc facite. Qui cum fecissent secundo, ait : Etiam tertio idipsum facite. Feceruntque tertio,

18:34 And he said: Fill four buckets with water, and pour it upon the burnt offering, and upon the wood. And again he said: Do the same the second time. And when they had done it the second time, he said: Do the same also the third time. And they did so the third time.

18:35 et currebant aquæ circum altare, et fossa aquæductus repleta est.

18:35 And the water run round about the altar, and the trench was filled with water.

18:36 Cumque jam tempus esset ut offerretur holocaustum, accedens Elias propheta ait : Domine Deus Abraham, et Isaac, et Israël, ostende hodie quia tu es Deus Israël, et ego servus tuus, et juxta præceptum tuum feci omnia verba hæc.

18:36 And when it was now time to offer the holocaust, Elias, the prophet, came near and said: O Lord God of Abraham, and Isaac, and Israel, shew this day that thou art the God of Israel, and I thy servant, and that according to thy commandment I have done all these things.

18:37 Exaudi me, Domine, exaudi me : ut discat populus iste quia tu es Dominus Deus, et tu convertisti cor eorum iterum.

18:37 Dear me, O Lord, hear me: that this people may learn that thou art the Lord God, and that thou hast turned their heart again.

18:38 Cecidit autem ignis Domini, et voravit holocaustum, et ligna, et lapides, pulverem quoque, et aquam quæ erat in aquæductu lambens.

18:38 Then the fire of the Lord fell, and consumed the holocaust, and the wood, and the stones, and the dust, and licked up the water that was in the trench.

18:39 Quod cum vidisset omnis populus, cecidit in faciem suam, et ait : Dominus ipse est Deus, Dominus ipse est Deus.

18:39 And when all the people saw this, they fell on their faces, and they said: The Lord, he is God; the Lord, he is God.

18:40 Dixitque Elias ad eos : Apprehendite prophetas Baal, et ne unus quidem effugiat ex eis. Quos cum apprehendissent, duxit eos Elias ad torrentem Cison, et interfecit eos ibi.

18:40 And Elias said to them: Take the prophets of Baal, and let not one of them escape. And when they had taken them, Elias brought them down to the torrent Cison, and killed them there.

18:41 Et ait Elias ad Achab : Ascende, comede, et bibe, quia sonus multæ pluviæ est.

18:41 And Elias said to Achab: Go up, eat and drink: for there is a sound of abundance of rain.

18:42 Ascendit Achab ut comederet et biberet : Elias autem ascendit in verticem Carmeli, et pronus in terram posuit faciem suam inter genua sua,

18:42 Achab went up to eat and drink: and Elias went up to the top of Carmel, and casting himself down upon the earth, put his face between his knees,

18:43 et dixit ad puerum suum : Ascende, et prospice contra mare. Qui cum ascendisset, et contemplatus esset, ait : Non est quidquam. Et rursum ait illi : Revertere septem vicibus.

18:43 And he said to his servant: Go up, and look towards the sea. And he went up, and looked, and said: There is nothing. And again he said to him: Return seven times.

18:44 In septima autem vice, ecce nubecula parva quasi vestigium hominis ascendebat de mari. Qui ait : Ascende, et dic Achab : Junge currum tuum et descende, ne occupet te pluvia.

18:44 And at the seventh time: Behold a little cloud arose out of the sea like a man's foot. And he said: Go up, and say to Achab: Prepare thy chariot, and go down, lest the rain prevent thee.

18:45 Cumque se verteret huc atque illuc, ecce cæli contenebrati sunt, et nubes, et ventus, et facta est pluvia grandis. Ascendens itaque Achab, abiit in Jezrahel :

18:45 And while he turned himself this way and that way, behold the heavens grew dark, with clouds and wind, and there fell a great rain. And Achab getting up, went away to Jezrahel:

18:46 et manus Domini facta est super Eliam, accinctisque lumbis currebat ante Achab, donec veniret in Jezrahel.

18:46 And the hand of the Lord was upon Elias, and he girded up his loins, and ran before Achab, till he came to Jezrahel.

Chapter 19

19:1 Nuntiavit autem Achab Jezabel omnia quæ fecerat Elias, et quomodo occidisset universos prophetas gladio.

19:1 And Achab told Jezabel all that Elias had done, and how he had slain all the prophets with the sword.

19:2 Misitque Jezabel nuntium ad Eliam, dicens : Hæc mihi faciant dii, et hæc addant, nisi hac hora cras posuero animam tuam sicut animam unius ex illis.

19:2 And Jezabel sent a messenger to Elias, saying: Such and such things may the gods do to me, and add still more, if by this hour to morrow I make not thy life as the life of one of them.

19:3 Timuit ergo Elias, et surgens abiit quocumque eum ferebat voluntas : venitque in Bersabee Juda, et dimisit ibi puerum suum,

19:3 Then EIias was afraid, and rising up, he went whithersoever he had a mind: and he came to Bersabee of Juda, and left his servant there,

19:4 et perrexit in desertum, viam unius diei. Cumque venisset, et sederet subter unam juniperum, petivit animæ suæ ut moreretur, et ait : Sufficit mihi, Domine : tolle animam meam : neque enim melior sum quam patres mei.

19:4 And he went forward, one day's journey into the desert. And when he was there, and sat under a juniper tree, he requested for his soul that he might die, and said: It is enough for me, Lord; take away my soul: for I am no better than my fathers.

19:5 Projecitque se, et obdormivit in umbra juniperi : et ecce angelus Domini tetigit eum, et dixit illi : Surge, et comede.

19:5 And he cast himself down, and slept in the shadow of the juniper tree: and behold an angel of the Lord touched him, and said to him: Arise and eat.

19:6 Respexit, et ecce ad caput suum subcinericius panis, et vas aquæ : comedit ergo, et bibit, et rursum obdormivit.

19:6 He looked, and behold there was at his head a hearth cake, and a vessel of water: and he ate and drank, and he fell asleep again.

19:7 Reversusque est angelus Domini secundo, et tetigit eum, dixitque illi : Surge, comede : grandis enim tibi restat via.

19:7 And the angel of the Lord came again the second time, and touched him, and said to him: Arise, eat: for thou hast yet a great way to go.

19:8 Qui cum surrexisset, comedit et bibit, et ambulavit in fortitudine cibi illius quadraginta diebus et quadraginta noctibus usque ad montem Dei Horeb.

19:8 And he arose, and ate and drank, and walked in the strength of that food forty days and forty nights, unto the mount of God, Horeb.

19:9 Cumque venisset illuc, mansit in spelunca : et ecce sermo Domini ad eum, dixitque illi : Quid hic agis, Elia ?

19:9 And when he was come thither, he abode in a cave. and behold the word of the Lord came unto him, and he said to him: What dost thou here, Elias?

19:10 At ille respondit : Zelo zelatus sum pro Domino Deo exercituum, quia dereliquerunt pactum tuum filii Israël : altaria tua destruxerunt, prophetas tuos occiderunt gladio, derelictus sum ego solus, et quærunt animam meam ut auferant eam.

19:10 And he answered: With zeal have I been zealous for the Lord God of hosts: for the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant: they have thrown down thy altars, they have slain thy prophets with the sword, and I alone am left, and they seek my life to take it away.

19:11 Et ait ei : Egredere, et sta in monte coram Domino : et ecce Dominus transit. Et spiritus grandis et fortis subvertens montes, et conterens petras, ante Dominum : non in spiritu Dominus. Et post spiritum commotio : non in commotione Dominus.

19:11 And he said to him: Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the Lord: and behold the Lord passeth, and a great and strong wind before the Lord, overthrowing the mountains, and breaking the rocks in pieces: but the Lord is not in the wind. And after the wind, an earthquake: but the Lord is not in the earthquake.

19:12 Et post commotionem ignis : non in igne Dominus. Et post ignem sibilus auræ tenuis.

19:12 And after the earthquake, a fire: but the Lord is not in the fire. And after the fire, a whistling of a gentle air.

19:13 Quod cum audisset Elias, operuit vultum suum pallio, et egressus stetit in ostio speluncæ. Et ecce vox ad eum dicens : Quid hic agis, Elia ? Et ille respondit :

19:13 And when Elias heard it, he covered his face with his mantle, and coming forth, stood in the entering in of the cave, and behold a voice unto him, saying: What dost thou here, Elias? And he answered:

19:14 Zelo zelatus sum pro Domino Deo exercituum, quia dereliquerunt pactum tuum filii Israël : altaria tua destruxerunt, prophetas tuos occiderunt gladio, derelictus sum ego solus, et quærunt animam meam ut auferant eam.

19:14 With zeal have I been zealous for the Lord God of hosts: because the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant: they have destroyed thy altars, they have slain thy prophets with the sword; and I alone am left, and they seek my life to take it away.

19:15 Et ait Dominus ad eum : Vade, et revertere in viam tuam per desertum in Damascum : cumque perveneris illuc, unges Hazaël regem super Syriam,

19:15 And the Lord said to him: Go, and return on thy way, through the desert, to Damascus: and when thou art come thither, thou shalt anoint Hazael to be king over Syria;

19:16 et Jehu filium Namsi unges regem super Israël : Eliseum autem filium Saphat, qui est de Abelmehula, unges prophetam pro te.

19:16 And thou shalt anoint Jehu, the son of Namsi, to be king over Israel: and Eliseus, the son of Saphat, of Abelmeula, thou shalt anoint to be prophet in thy room.

19:17 Et erit : quicumque fugerit gladium Hazaël, occidet eum Jehu : et quicumque fugerit gladium Jehu, interficiet eum Eliseus.

19:17 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall escape the sword of Hazael, shall be slain by Jehu: and whosoever shall escape the sword of Jehu, shall be slain by Eliseus.

19:18 Et derelinquam mihi in Israël septem millia virorum, quorum genua non sunt incurvata ante Baal, et omne os quod non adoravit eum osculans manus.

19:18 And I will leave me seven thousand men in Israel, whose knees have not been bowed before Baal, and every mouth that hath not worshipped him, kissing the hands.

19:19 Profectus ergo inde Elias, reperit Eliseum filium Saphat, arantem in duodecim jugis boum. Et ipse in duodecim jugis boum arantibus unus erat : cumque venisset Elias ad eum, misit pallium suum super illum.

19:19 And Elias departing from thence, found Eliseus, the son of Saphat, ploughing with twelve yoke of oxen: and he was one of them that were ploughing with, twelve yoke of oxen: and when Elias came up to him, he cast his mantle upon him.

19:20 Qui statim relictis bobus cucurrit post Eliam, et ait : Osculer, oro, patrem meum, et matrem meam, et sic sequar te. Dixitque ei : Vade, et revertere : quod enim meum erat, feci tibi.

19:20 And he forthwith left the oxen, and run after Elias, and said: Let me, I pray thee, kiss my father and my mother, and then I will follow thee. And he said to him: Go, and return back: for that which was my part, I have done to thee.

19:21 Reversus autem ab eo, tulit par boum, et mactavit illud, et in aratro boum coxit carnes, et dedit populo, et comederunt : consurgensque abiit, et secutus est Eliam, et ministrabat ei.

19:21 And returning back from him, he took a yoke of oxen, and killed them, and boiled the flesh with the plough of the oxen, and gave to the people, and they ate: and rising up, he went away, and followed Elias, and ministered to him.

Chapter 20

20:1 Porro Benadad rex Syriæ congregavit omnem exercitum suum, et triginta duos reges secum, et equos, et currus : et ascendens pugnabat contra Samariam, et obsidebat eam.

20:1 And Benadad, king of Syria, gathered together all his host, and there were two and thirty kings with him, and horses, and chariots: and going up, he fought against Samaria, and besieged it.

20:2 Mittensque nuntios ad Achab regem Israël in civitatem,

20:2 And sending messengers to Achab, king of Israel, into the city,

20:3 ait : Hæc dicit Benadad : Argentum tuum, et aurum tuum meum est : et uxores tuæ, et filii tui optimi, mei sunt.

20:3 He said: Thus saith Benadad: Thy silver and thy gold is mine: and thy wives and thy goodliest children are mine.

20:4 Responditque rex Israël : Juxta verbum tuum, domine mi rex, tuus sum ego, et omnia mea.

20:4 And the king of Israel answered: According to thy word, my lord, O king, I am thine, and all that I have.

20:5 Revertentesque nuntii, dixerunt : Hæc dicit Benadad, qui misit nos ad te : Argentum tuum, et aurum tuum, et uxores tuas, et filios tuos, dabis mihi.

20:5 And the messengers came again, and said: Thus saith Benadad, who sent us unto thee: Thy silver and thy gold, and thy wives and thy children, thou shalt deliver up to me.

20:6 Cras igitur hac eadem hora mittam servos meos ad te, et scrutabuntur domum tuam, et domum servorum tuorum : et omne quod eis placuerit, ponent in manibus suis, et auferent.

20:6 To morrow, therefore, at this same hour, I will send my servants to thee, and they shall search thy house, and the houses of thy servants: and all that pleaseth them, they shall put in their hands, and take away.

20:7 Vocavit autem rex Israël omnes seniores terræ, et ait : Animadvertite, et videte quoniam insidietur nobis : misit enim ad me pro uxoribus meis, et filiis, et pro argento et auro : et non abnui.

20:7 And the king of Israel called all the ancients of the land, and said: Mark, and see that he layeth snares for us. For he sent to me for my wives, and for my children, and for my silver and gold: and I said not nay.

20:8 Dixeruntque omnes majores natu, et universus populus, ad eum : Non audias, neque acquiescas illi.

20:8 And all the ancients, and all the people said to him: Hearken not to him, nor consent to him.

20:9 Respondit itaque nuntiis Benadad : Dicite domino meo regi : Omnia propter quæ misisti ad me servum tuum in initio, faciam : hanc autem rem facere non possum.

20:9 Wherefore he answered the messengers of Benadad: Tell my lord, the king: All that thou didst send for to me, thy servant at first, I will do: but this thing I cannot do.

20:10 Reversique nuntii retulerunt ei. Qui remisit, et ait : Hæc faciant mihi dii, et hæc addant, si suffecerit pulvis Samariæ pugillis omnis populi qui sequitur me.

20:10 And the messengers returning brought him word. And he sent again, and said: Such and such things may the gods do to me, and more may they add, if the dust of Samaria shall suffice for handfuls for all the people that follow me.

20:11 Et respondens rex Israël, ait : Dicite ei : Ne glorietur, accinctus æque ut discinctus.

20:11 And the king of Israel answering, said: Tell him: Let not the girded boast himself as the ungirded.

20:12 Factum est autem cum audisset Benadad verbum istud, bibebat ipse et reges in umbraculis : et ait servis suis : Circumdate civitatem. Et circumdederunt eam.

20:12 And it came to pass, when Benadad heard this word, that he and the kings were drinking in pavilions, and he said to his servants: Beset the city. And they beset it.

20:13 Et ecce propheta unus accedens ad Achab regem Israël, ait ei : Hæc dicit Dominus : Certe vidisti omnem multitudinem hanc nimiam ? ecce ego tradam eam in manu tua hodie, ut scias quia ego sum Dominus.

20:13 And behold a prophet coming to Achab, king of Israel, said to him: Thus saith the Lord: Hast thou seen all this exceeding great multitude? behold I will deliver them into thy hand this day: that thou mayst know that I am the Lord.

20:14 Et ait Achab : Per quem ? Dixitque ei : Hæc dicit Dominus : Per pedissequos principum provinciarum. Et ait : Quis incipiet præliari ? Et ille dixit : Tu.

20:14 And Achab said: By whom? And he said to him: Thus saith the Lord: By the servants of the princes of the provinces. And he said: Who shall begin to fight? And he said: Thou.

20:15 Recensuit ergo pueros principum provinciarum, et reperit numerum ducentorum triginta duorum : et recensuit post eos populum, omnes filios Israël, septem millia.

20:15 So he mustered the servants of the princes of the provinces, and he found the number of two hundred and thirty-two: and he mustered after them the people, all the children of Israel, seven thousand:

20:16 Et egressi sunt meridie. Benadad autem bibebat temulentus in umbraculo suo, et reges triginta duo cum eo, qui ad auxilium ejus venerant.

20:16 And they went out at noon. But Benadad was drinking himself drunk in his pavilion, and the two and thirty kings with him, who were come to help him.

20:17 Egressi sunt autem pueri principum provinciarum in prima fronte. Misit itaque Benadad : qui nuntiaverunt ei, dicentes : Viri egressi sunt de Samaria.

20:17 And the servants of the princes of the provinces went out first. And Benadad sent. And they told him, saying: There are men come out of Samaria.

20:18 Et ille ait : Sive pro pace veniunt, apprehendite eos vivos : sive ut prælientur, vivos eos capite.

20:18 And he said: Whether they come for peace, take them alive: or whether they come to fight, take them alive.

20:19 Egressi sunt ergo pueri principum provinciarum, ac reliquus exercitus sequebatur :

20:19 So the servants of the princes of the provinces went out, and the rest of the army followed:

20:20 et percussit unusquisque virum qui contra se veniebat : fugeruntque Syri, et persecutus est eos Israël. Fugit quoque Benadad rex Syriæ in equo cum equitibus suis.

20:20 And every one slew the man that came against him: and the Syrians fled, and Israel pursued after them. And Benadad, king of Syria, fled away on horseback with his horsemen.

20:21 Necnon egressus rex Israël percussit equos et currus, et percussit Syriam plaga magna.

20:21 But the king of Israel going out overthrew the horses and chariots, and slew the Syrians with a great slaughter.

20:22 Accedens autem propheta ad regem Israël, dixit ei : Vade, et confortare, et scito, et vide quid facias : sequenti enim anno rex Syriæ ascendet contra te.

20:22 (And a prophet coming to the king of Israel, said to him: Go, and strengthen thyself, and know, and see what thou dost: for the next year the king of Syria will come up against thee.)

20:23 Servi vero regis Syriæ dixerunt ei : Dii montium sunt dii eorum, ideo superaverunt nos : sed melius est ut pugnemus contra eos in campestribus, et obtinebimus eos.

20:23 But the servants of the king of Syria said to him: Their gods are gods of the hills, therefore they have overcome us: but it is better that we should fight against them in the plains, and we shall overcome them.

20:24 Tu ergo verbum hoc fac : amove reges singulos ab exercitu tuo, et pone principes pro eis :

20:24 Do thou, therefore, this thing: Remove all the kings from thy army, and put captains in their stead:

20:25 et instaura numerum militum qui ceciderunt de tuis, et equos secundum equos pristinos, et currus secundum currus quos ante habuisti : et pugnabimus contra eos in campestribus, et videbis quod obtinebimus eos. Credidit consilio eorum, et fecit ita.

20:25 And make up the number of soldiers that have been slain of thine, and horses, according to the former horses, and chariots, according to the chariots which thou hadst before: and we will fight against them in the plains, and thou shalt see that we shall overcome them. He believed their counsel, and did so.

20:26 Igitur postquam annus transierat, recensuit Benadad Syros, et ascendit in Aphec ut pugnaret contra Israël.

20:26 Wherefore, at the return of the year, Benadad mustered the Syrians, and went up to Aphec, to fight against Israel.

20:27 Porro filii Israël recensiti sunt, et acceptis cibariis profecti ex adverso, castraque metati sunt contra eos, quasi duo parvi greges caprarum : Syri autem repleverunt terram.

20:27 And the children of Israel were mustered, and taking victuals, went out on the other side, and encamped over against them, like two little flocks of goats: but the Syrians filled the land.

20:28 (Et accedens unus vir Dei, dixit ad regem Israël : Hæc dicit Dominus : Quia dixerunt Syri : Deus montium est Dominus, et non est Deus vallium : dabo omnem multitudinem hanc grandem in manu tua, et scietis quia ego sum Dominus.)

20:28 (And a man of God coming, said to the king of Israel: Thus saith the Lord: Because the Syrians have said: The Lord is God of the hills, but is not God of the valleys: I will deliver all this great multitude into thy hand, and you shall know that I am the Lord.)

20:29 Dirigebantque septem diebus ex adverso hi atque illi acies, septima autem die commissum est bellum : percusseruntque filii Israël de Syris centum millia peditum in die una.

20:29 And both sides set their armies in array one against the other seven days, and on the seventh day the battle was fought: and the children of Israel slew, of the Syrians, a hundred thousand footmen in one day.

20:30 Fugerunt autem qui remanserant in Aphec, in civitatem : et cecidit murus super viginti septem millia hominum qui remanserant. Porro Benadad fugiens ingressus est civitatem, in cubiculum quod erat intra cubiculum.

20:30 And they that remained fled to Aphec, into the city: and the wall fell upon seven and twenty thousand men, that were left. And Benadad fleeing, went into the city, into a chamber that was within a chamber.

20:31 Dixeruntque ei servi sui : Ecce, audivimus quod reges domus Israël clementes sint : ponamus itaque saccos in lumbis nostris, et funiculos in capitibus nostris, et egrediamur ad regem Israël : forsitan salvabit animas nostras.

20:31 And his servants said to him: Behold, we have heard that the kings of the house of Israel are merciful; so let us put sackcloths on our loins, and ropes on our heads, and go out to the king of Israel: perhaps he will save our lives.

20:32 Accinxerunt saccis lumbos suos, et posuerunt funiculos in capitibus suis, veneruntque ad regem Israël, et dixerunt ei : Servus tuus Benadad dicit : Vivat, oro te, anima mea. Et ille ait : Si adhuc vivit, frater meus est.

20:32 So they girded sackcloths on their loins, and put ropes on their heads, and came to the king of Israel, and said to him: Thy servant, Benadad, saith: I beseech thee let me have my life. And he said: If he be yet alive, he is my brother.

20:33 Quod acceperunt viri pro omine : et festinantes rapuerunt verbum ex ore ejus, atque dixerunt : Frater tuus Benadad. Et dixit eis : Ite, et adducite eum ad me. Egressus est ergo ad eum Benadad, et levavit eum in currum suum.

20:33 The men took this for good luck: and in haste caught the word out of his mouth, and said: Thy brother Benadad. And he said to them: Go, and bring him to me. Then Benadad came out to him, and he lifted him up into his chariot.

20:34 Qui dixit ei : Civitates quas tulit pater meus a patre tuo, reddam : et plateas fac tibi in Damasco, sicut fecit pater meus in Samaria, et ego fœderatus recedam a te. Pepigit ergo fœdus, et dimisit eum.

20:34 And he said to him: The cities which my father took from thy father, I will restore: and do thou make thee streets in Damascus, as my father made in Samaria and having made a league, I will depart from thee. So he made a league with him, and let him go.

20:35 Tunc vir quidam de filiis prophetarum dixit ad socium suum in sermone Domini : Percute me. At ille noluit percutere.

20:35 Then a certain man of the sons of the prophets, said to his companion, in the word of the Lord: Strike me. But he would not strike.

20:36 Cui ait : Quia noluisti audire vocem Domini, ecce recedes a me, et percutiet te leo. Cumque paululum recessisset ab eo, invenit eum leo, atque percussit.

20:36 Then he said to him: Because thou wouldst not hearken to the word of the Lord, behold thou shalt depart from me, and a lion shall slay thee. And when he was gone a little from him, a lion found him, and slew him.

20:37 Sed et alterum inveniens virum, dixit ad eum : Percute me. Qui percussit eum, et vulneravit.

20:37 Then he found another man, and said to him: Strike me. And he struck him and wounded him.

20:38 Abiit ergo propheta, et occurrit regi in via, et mutavit aspersione pulveris os et oculos suos.

20:38 So the prophet went, and met the king in the way, and disguised himself by sprinkling dust on his face and his eyes.

20:39 Cumque rex transisset, clamavit ad regem, et ait : Servus tuus egressus est ad præliandum cominus : cumque fugisset vir unus, adduxit eum quidam ad me, et ait : Custodi virum istum : qui si lapsus fuerit, erit anima tua pro anima ejus, aut talentum argenti appendes.

20:39 And as the king passed by, he cried to the king, and said: Thy servant went out to fight hand to hand: and when a certain man was run away, one brought him to me, and said: Keep this man: and if he shall slip away, thy life shall be for his life, or thou shalt pay a talent of silver.

20:40 Dum autem ego turbatus huc illucque me verterem, subito non comparuit. Et ait rex Israël ad eum : Hoc est judicium tuum, quod ipse decrevisti.

20:40 And whilst I, in the hurry, turned this way and that, on a sudden he was not to be seen. And the king of Israel said to him: This is thy judgment, which thyself hast decreed.

20:41 At ille statim abstersit pulverem de facie sua, et cognovit eum rex Israël, quod esset de prophetis.

20:41 But he forthwith wiped off the dust from his face, and the king of Israel knew him, that he was one of the prophets.

20:42 Qui ait ad eum : Hæc dicit Dominus : Quia dimisisti virum dignum morte de manu tua, erit anima tua pro anima ejus, et populus tuus pro populo ejus.

20:42 And he said to him: Thus saith the Lord. Because thou hast let go out of thy hand a man worthy of death, thy life shall be for his life, and thy people for his people.

20:43 Reversus est igitur rex Israël in domum suam, audire contemnens, et furibundus venit in Samariam.

20:43 And the king of Israel returned to his house, slighting to hear, and raging came into Samaria.

Chapter 21

21:1 Post verba autem hæc, tempore illo vinea erat Naboth Jezrahelitæ, quæ erat in Jezrahel, juxta palatium Achab regis Samariæ.

21:1 And after these things, Naboth the Jezrahelite, who was in Jezrahel, had at that time a vineyard, near the palace of Achab, king of Samaria.

21:2 Locutus est ergo Achab ad Naboth, dicens : Da mihi vineam tuam, ut faciam mihi hortum olerum, quia vicina est, et prope domum meam : daboque tibi pro ea vineam meliorem, aut si commodius tibi putas, argenti pretium, quanto digna est.

21:2 And Achab spoke to Naboth, saying: Give me thy vineyard, that I may make me a garden of herbs, because it is nigh, and adjoining to my house; and I will give thee for it a better vineyard: or if thou think it more convenient for thee, I will give thee the worth of it in money.

21:3 Cui respondit Naboth : Propitius sit mihi Dominus, ne dem hæreditatem patrum meorum tibi.

21:3 Naboth answered him: The Lord be merciful to me, and not let me give thee the inheritance of my fathers.

21:4 Venit ergo Achab in domum suam indignans, et frendens super verbo quod locutus fuerat ad eum Naboth Jezrahelites, dicens : Non dabo tibi hæreditatem patrum meorum. Et projiciens se in lectulum suum, avertit faciem suam ad parietem, et non comedit panem.

21:4 And Achab came into his house angry and fretting, because of the word that Naboth, the Jezrahelite, had spoken to him, saying: I will not give thee the inheritance of my fathers. And casting himself upon his bed, he turned away his face to the wall, and would eat no bread.

21:5 Ingressa est autem ad eum Jezabel uxor sua, dixitque ei : Quid est hoc, unde anima tua contristata est ? et quare non comedis panem ?

21:5 And Jezabel, his wife, went in to him, and said to him: What is the matter that thy soul is so grieved? and why eatest thou no bread?

21:6 Qui respondit ei : Locutus sum Naboth Jezrahelitæ, et dixi ei : Da mihi vineam tuam, accepta pecunia : aut, si tibi placet, dabo tibi vineam meliorem pro ea. Et ille ait : Non dabo tibi vineam meam.

21:6 And he answered her: I spoke to Naboth, the Jezrahelite, and said to him: Give me thy vineyard, and take money for it: or if it please thee, I will give thee a better vineyard for it. And he said: I will not give thee my vineyard.

21:7 Dixit ergo ad eum Jezabel uxor ejus : Grandis auctoritatis es, et bene regis regnum Israël. Surge, et comede panem, et æquo animo esto : ego dabo tibi vineam Naboth Jezrahelitæ.

21:7 Then Jezabel, his wife, said to him. Thou art of great authority indeed, and governest well the kingdom of Israel. Arise, and eat bread, and be of good cheer; I will give thee the vineyard of Naboth, the Jezrahelite.

21:8 Scripsit itaque litteras ex nomine Achab, et signavit eas annulo ejus, et misit ad majores natu, et optimates, qui erant in civitate ejus, et habitabant cum Naboth.

21:8 So she wrote letters in Achab's name, and sealed them with his ring, and sent them to the ancients, and the chief men that were in his city, and that dwelt with Naboth.

21:9 Litterarum autem hæc erat sententia : Prædicate jejunium, et sedere facite Naboth inter primos populi :

21:9 And this was the tenor of the letters: Proclaim a fast, and make Naboth sit among the chief of the people;

21:10 et submittite duos viros filios Belial contra eum, et falsum testimonium dicant : Benedixit Deum et regem : et educite eum, et lapidate, sicque moriatur.

21:10 And suborn two men, sons of Belial, against him. and let them bear false witness; that he hath blasphemed God and the king: and then carry him out, and stone him, and so let him die.

21:11 Fecerunt ergo cives ejus majores natu et optimates, qui habitabant cum eo in urbe, sicut præceperat eis Jezabel, et sicut scriptum erat in litteris quas miserat ad eos :

21:11 And the men of his city, the ancients and nobles, that dwelt with him in the city, did as Jezabel had commanded them, and as it was written in the letters which she had sent to them;

21:12 prædicaverunt jejunium, et sedere fecerunt Naboth inter primos populi.

21:12 They proclaimed a fast, and made Naboth sit among the chief of the people.

21:13 Et adductis duobus viris filiis diaboli, fecerunt eos sedere contra eum : at illi, scilicet ut viri diabolici, dixerunt contra eum testimonium coram multitudine : Benedixit Naboth Deum et regem : quam ob rem eduxerunt eum extra civitatem, et lapidibus interfecerunt.

21:13 And bringing two men, sons of the devil, they made them sit against him: and they, like men of the devil, bore witness against him before the people: saying: Naboth hath blasphemed God and the king. Wherefore they brought him forth without the city, and stoned him to death.

21:14 Miseruntque ad Jezabel, dicentes : Lapidatus est Naboth, et mortuus est.

21:14 And they sent to Jezabel, saying: Naboth is stoned, and is dead.

21:15 Factum est autem, cum audisset Jezabel lapidatum Naboth et mortuum, locuta est ad Achab : Surge, et posside vineam Naboth Jezrahelitæ, qui noluit tibi acquiescere, et dare eam accepta pecunia : non enim vivit Naboth, sed mortuus est.

21:15 And it came to pass, when Jezabel heard that Naboth was stoned, and dead, that she said to Achab: Arise, and take possession of the vineyard of Naboth, the Jezrahelite, who would not agree with thee, and give it thee for money: for Naboth is not alive, but dead.

21:16 Quod cum audisset Achab, mortuum videlicet Naboth, surrexit, et descendebat in vineam Naboth Jezrahelitæ, ut possideret eam.

21:16 And when Achab heard this, to wit, that Naboth was dead, he arose, and went down into the vineyard of Naboth, the Jezrahelite, to take possession of it.

21:17 Factus est igitur sermo Domini ad Eliam Thesbiten, dicens :

21:17 And the word of the Lord came to Elias, the Thesbite, saying:

21:18 Surge, et descende in occursum Achab regis Israël, qui est in Samaria : ecce ad vineam Naboth descendit, ut possideat eam.

21:18 Arise, and go down to meet Achab, king of Israel, who is in Samaria: behold he is going down to the vineyard of Naboth, to take possession of it:

21:19 Et loqueris ad eum, dicens : Hæc dicit Dominus : Occidisti, insuper et possedisti. Et post hæc addes : Hæc dicit Dominus : In loco hoc, in quo linxerunt canes sanguinem Naboth, lambent quoque sanguinem tuum.

21:19 And thou shalt speak to him, saying: Thus saith the Lord: Thou hast slain: moreover also thou hast taken possession. And after these words thou shalt add: Thus saith the Lord: In this place, wherein the dogs have licked the blood of Naboth, they shall lick thy blood also.

21:20 Et ait Achab ad Eliam : Num invenisti me inimicum tibi ? Qui dixit : Inveni, eo quod venundatus sis, ut faceres malum in conspectu Domini.

21:20 And Achab said to Elias: Hast thou found me thy enemy? He said: I have found thee because thou art sold, to do evil in the sight of the Lord.

21:21 Ecce ego inducam super te malum, et demetam posteriora tua, et interficiam de Achab mingentem ad parietem, et clausum et ultimum in Israël.

21:21 Behold I will bring evil upon thee, and I will cut down thy posterity, and I will kill of Achab him that pisseth against the wall, and him that is shut up, and the last in Israel.

21:22 Et dabo domum tuam sicut domum Jeroboam filii Nabat, et sicut domum Baasa filii Ahia : quia egisti ut me ad iracundiam provocares, et peccare fecisti Israël.

21:22 And I will make thy house like the house of Jeroboam the son of Nabat, and like the house of Baasa the son of Ahias: for what thou hast done to provoke me to anger, and for making Israel to sin.

21:23 Sed et de Jezabel locutus est Dominus, dicens : Canes comedent Jezabel in agro Jezrahel.

21:23 And of Jezabel also, the Lord spoke, saying: The dogs shall eat Jezabel in the field of Jezrahel.

21:24 Si mortuus fuerit Achab in civitate, comedent eum canes : si autem mortuus fuerit in agro, comedent eum volucres cæli.

21:24 If Achab die in the city, the dogs shall eat him: but if he die in the field, the birds of the air shall eat him.

21:25 Igitur non fuit alter talis sicut Achab, qui venundatus est ut faceret malum in conspectu Domini : concitavit enim eum Jezabel uxor sua,

21:25 Now, there was not such another as Achab, who was sold to do evil in the sight of the Lord: for his wife, Jezabel, set him on,

21:26 et abominabilis factus est, in tantum ut sequeretur idola quæ fecerant Amorrhæi, quos consumpsit Dominus a facie filiorum Israël.

21:26 And he became abominable, insomuch that he followed the idols which the Amorrhites had made, whom the Lord destroyed before the face of the children of Israel.

21:27 Itaque cum audisset Achab sermones istos, scidit vestimenta sua, et operuit cilicio carnem suam, jejunavitque et dormivit in sacco, et ambulavit demisso capite.

21:27 And when Achab had heard these words, he rent his garments, and put haircloth upon his flesh, and fasted, and slept in sackcloth, and walked with his head cast down.

21:28 Et factus est sermo Domini ad Eliam Thesbiten, dicens :

21:28 And the word of the Lord came to Elias, the Thesbite, saying:

21:29 Nonne vidisti humiliatum Achab coram me ? quia igitur humiliatus est mei causa, non inducam malum in diebus ejus, sed in diebus filii sui inferam malum domui ejus.

21:29 Hast thou not seen Achab humbled before me? therefore, because he hath humbled himself, for my sake, I will not bring the evil in his days, but in his son's days will I bring the evil upon his house.

Chapter 22

22:1 Transierunt igitur tres anni absque bello inter Syriam et Israël.

22:1 And there passed three years without war between Syria and Israel.

22:2 In anno autem tertio, descendit Josaphat rex Juda ad regem Israël.

22:2 And in the third year, Josaphat, king of Juda, came down to the king of Israel.

22:3 (Dixitque rex Israël ad servos suos : Ignoratis quod nostra sit Ramoth Galaad, et negligimus tollere eam de manu regis Syriæ ?)

22:3 (And the king of Israel said to his servants: Know ye not that Ramoth Galaad is ours, and we neglect to take it out of the hand of the king of Syria?)

22:4 Et ait ad Josaphat : Veniesne mecum ad præliandum in Ramoth Galaad ?

22:4 And he said to Josaphat: Wilt thou come with me to battle to Ramoth Galaad?

22:5 Dixitque Josaphat ad regem Israël : Sicut ego sum, ita et tu : populus meus et populus tuus unum sunt : et equites mei, equites tui. Dixitque Josaphat ad regem Israël : Quære, oro te, hodie sermonem Domini.

22:5 And Josaphat said to the king of Israel: As I am, so art thou: my people and thy people are one: and my horsemen are thy horsemen. And Josaphat said to the king of Israel: Inquire, I beseech thee, this day the word of the Lord.

22:6 Congregavit ergo rex Israël prophetas, quadringentos circiter viros, et ait ad eos : Ire debeo in Ramoth Galaad ad bellandum, an quiescere ? Qui responderunt : Ascende, et dabit eam Dominus in manu regis.

22:6 Then the king of Israel assembled the prophets, about four hundred men, and he said to them: Shall I go to Ramoth Galaad to fight, or shall I forbear? They answered: Go up, and the Lord will deliver it into the hand of the king.

22:7 Dixit autem Josaphat : Non est hic propheta Domini quispiam, ut interrogemus per eum ?

22:7 And Josaphat said: Is there not here some prophet of the Lord, that we may inquire by him?

22:8 Et ait rex Israël ad Josaphat : Remansit vir unus per quem possumus interrogare Dominum : sed ego odi eum, quia non prophetat mihi bonum, sed malum : Michæas filius Jemla. Cui Josaphat ait : Ne loquaris ita, rex.

22:8 And the king of Israel said to Josaphat. There is one man left, by whom we may inquire of the Lord; Micheas, the son of Jemla: but I hate him, for he doth not prophecy good to me, but evil. And Josaphat said: Speak not so, O king.

22:9 Vocavit ergo rex Israël eunuchum quemdam, et dixit ei : Festina adducere Michæam filium Jemla.

22:9 Then the king of Israel called an eunuch, and said to him: Make haste, and bring hither Micheas, the son of Jemla.

22:10 Rex autem Israël, et Josaphat rex Juda, sedebant unusquisque in solio suo, vestiti cultu regio, in area juxta ostium portæ Samariæ : et universi prophetæ prophetabant in conspectu eorum.

22:10 And the king of Israel, and Josaphat, king of Juda, sat each on his throne, clothed with royal robes, in a court, by the entrance of the gate of Samaria, and all the prophets prophesied before them.

22:11 Fecit quoque sibi Sedecias filius Chanaana cornua ferrea, et ait : Hæc dicit Dominus : His ventilabis Syriam, donec deleas eam.

22:11 And Sedecias, the son of Chanaana, made himself horns of iron, and said: Thus saith the Lord: With these shalt thou push Syria, till thou destroy it.

22:12 Omnesque prophetæ similiter prophetabant, dicentes : Ascende in Ramoth Galaad, et vade prospere, et tradet Dominus in manus regis.

22:12 And all the prophets prophesied in like manner, saying: Go up to Ramoth Galaad, and prosper, for the Lord will deliver it into the king's hands.

22:13 Nuntius vero qui ierat ut vocaret Michæam, locutus est ad eum, dicens : Ecce sermones prophetarum ore uno regi bona prædicant : sit ergo sermo tuus similis eorum, et loquere bona.

22:13 And the messenger that went to call Micheas, spoke to him, saying: Behold the words of the prophets with one mouth declare good things to the king: let thy word, therefore, be like to theirs, and speak that which is good.

22:14 Cui Michæas ait : Vivit Dominus, quia quodcumque dixerit mihi Dominus, hoc loquar.

22:14 But Micheas said to him: As the Lord liveth, whatsoever the Lord shall say to me, that will I speak.

22:15 Venit itaque ad regem, et ait illi rex : Michæa, ire debemus in Ramoth Galaad ad præliandum, an cessare ? Cui ille respondit : Ascende, et vade prospere, et tradet eam Dominus in manus regis.

22:15 So he came to the king, and the king said to him: Micheas, shall we go to Ramoth Galaad to battle, or shall we forbear? He answered him: Go up, and prosper, and the Lord shall deliver it into the king's hands.

22:16 Dixit autem rex ad eum : Iterum atque iterum adjuro te, ut non loquaris mihi nisi quod verum est, in nomine Domini.

22:16 But the king said to him: I adjure thee again and again, that thou tell me nothing but that which is true, in the name of the Lord.

22:17 Et ille ait : Vidi cunctum Israël dispersum in montibus, quasi oves non habentes pastorem. Et ait Dominus : Non habent isti dominum : revertatur unusquisque in domum suam in pace.

22:17 And he said: I saw all Israel scattered upon the hills, like sheep that have no shepherd; and the Lord said: These have no master: let every man of them return to his house in peace.

22:18 (Dixit ergo rex Israël ad Josaphat : Numquid non dixi tibi, quia non prophetat mihi bonum, sed semper malum ?)

22:18 (Then the king of Israel said to Josaphat: Did I not tell thee, that he prophesieth no good to me, but always evil?)

22:19 Ille vero addens, ait : Propterea audi sermonem Domini : vidi Dominum sedentem super solium suum, et omnem exercitum cæli assistentem ei a dextris et a sinistris :

22:19 And he added and said: Hear thou, therefore, the word of the Lord: I saw the Lord sitting on his throne, and all the army of heaven standing by him on the right hand and on the left:

22:20 et ait Dominus : Quis decipiet Achab regem Israël, ut ascendat, et cadat in Ramoth Galaad ? Et dixit unus verba hujuscemodi, et alius aliter.

22:20 And the Lord said: Who shall deceive Achab, king of Israel, that he may go up, and fall at Ramoth Galaad? And one spoke words of this manner, and another otherwise.

22:21 Egressus est autem spiritus, et stetit coram Domino, et ait : Ego decipiam illum. Cui locutus est Dominus : In quo ?

22:21 And there came forth a spirit, and stood before the Lord, and said: I will deceive him. And the Lord said to him: By what means?

22:22 Et ille ait : Egrediar, et ero spiritus mendax in ore omnium prophetarum ejus. Et dixit Dominus : Decipies, et prævalebis : egredere, et fac ita.

22:22 And he said: I will go forth, and be a lying spirit, in the mouth of all his prophets. And the Lord said: Thou shalt deceive him, and shalt prevail: go forth, and do so.

22:23 Nunc igitur ecce dedit Dominus spiritum mendacii in ore omnium prophetarum tuorum, qui hic sunt, et Dominus locutus est contra te malum.

22:23 Now, therefore, behold the Lord hath given a lying spirit in the mouth of all thy prophets that are here, and the Lord hath spoken evil against thee.

22:24 Accessit autem Sedecias filius Chanaana, et percussit Michæam in maxillam, et dixit : Mene ergo dimisit spiritus Domini, et locutus est tibi ?

22:24 And Sedecias, the son of Chanaana, came, and struck Micheas on the cheek, and said: Hath then the spirit of the Lord left me, and spoken to thee?

22:25 Et ait Michæas : Visurus es in die illa quando ingredieris cubiculum intra cubiculum ut abscondaris.

22:25 And Micheas said: Thou shalt see in the day when thou shalt go into a chamber within a chamber to hide thyself.

22:26 Et ait rex Israël : Tollite Michæam, et maneat apud Amon principem civitatis, et apud Joas filium Amelech,

22:26 And the king of Israel said: Take Micheas and let him abide with Amon, the governor of the city, and with Joas, the son of Amalech;

22:27 et dicite eis : Hæc dicit rex : Mittite virum istum in carcerem, et sustentate eum pane tribulationis, et aqua angustiæ, donec revertar in pace.

22:27 And tell them: Thus saith the king: Put this man in prison, and feed him with bread of affliction, and water of distress till I return in peace.

22:28 Dixitque Michæas : Si reversus fueris in pace, non est locutus in me Dominus. Et ait : Audite, populi omnes.

22:28 And Micheas said: If thou return in peace, the Lord hath not spoken by me. And he said: Hear, all ye people.

22:29 Ascendit itaque rex Israël, et Josaphat rex Juda, in Ramoth Galaad.

22:29 So the king of Israel, and Josaphat, king of Juda, went up to Ramoth-Galaad.

22:30 Dixit itaque rex Israël ad Josaphat : Sume arma, et ingredere prælium, et induere vestibus tuis. Porro rex Israël mutavit habitum suum, et ingressus est bellum.

22:30 And the king of Israel said to Josaphat: Take thy armour, and go into the battle, and put on thy own garments. But the king of Israel changed his dress, and went into the battle.

22:31 Rex autem Syriæ præceperat principibus curruum triginta duobus, dicens : Non pugnabitis contra minorem et majorem quempiam, nisi contra regem Israël solum.

22:31 And the king of Syria had commanded the two and thirty captains of the chariots, saying: You shall not fight against any, small or great, but against the king of Israel only.

22:32 Cum ergo vidissent principes curruum Josaphat, suspicati sunt quod ipse esset rex Israël, et impetu facto pugnabant contra eum : et exclamavit Josaphat.

22:32 So when the captains of the chariots saw Josaphat, they suspected that he was the king of Israel, and making a violent assault, they fought against him: and Josaphat cried out.

22:33 Intellexeruntque principes curruum quod non esset rex Israël, et cessaverunt ab eo.

22:33 And the captains of the chariots perceived that he was not the king of Israel, and they turned away from him.

22:34 Vir autem quidam tetendit arcum, in incertum sagittam dirigens, et casu percussit regem Israël inter pulmonem et stomachum. At ille dixit aurigæ suo : Verte manum tuam, et ejice me de exercitu, quia graviter vulneratus sum.

22:34 And a certain man bent his bow, shooting at a venture, and chanced to strike the king of Israel, between the lungs and the stomach. But he said to the driver of his chariot: Turn thy hand, and carry me out of the army, for I am grievously wounded.

22:35 Commissum est ergo prælium in die illa, et rex Israël stabat in curru suo contra Syros, et mortuus est vespere : fluebat autem sanguis plagæ in sinum currus,

22:35 And the battle was fought that day, and the king of Israel stood in his chariot against the Syrians, and he died in the evening: and the blood ran out of the wound into the midst of the chariot.

22:36 et præco insonuit in universo exercitu antequam sol occumberet, dicens : Unusquisque revertatur in civitatem, et in terram suam.

22:36 And the herald proclaimed through all the army, before the sun set, saying: Let every man return to his own city, and to his own country.

22:37 Mortuus est autem rex, et perlatus est in Samariam : sepelieruntque regem in Samaria,

22:37 And the king died, and was carried into Samaria: and they buried the king in Samaria.

22:38 et laverunt currum ejus in piscina Samariæ : et linxerunt canes sanguinem ejus, et habenas laverunt, juxta verbum Domini quod locutus fuerat.

22:38 And they washed his chariot in the pool of Samaria and the dogs licked up his blood, and they washed the reins according to the word of the Lord which he had spoken.

22:39 Reliqua autem sermonum Achab, et universa quæ fecit, et domus eburnea quam ædificavit, cunctarumque urbium quas exstruxit, nonne hæc scripta sunt in libro sermonum dierum regum Israël ?

22:39 But the rest of the acts of Achab, and all that he did, and the house of ivory that he made, and all the cities that he built, are they not written in the book of the words of the days of the kings of Israel?

22:40 Dormivit ergo Achab cum patribus suis, et regnavit Ochozias filius ejus pro eo.

22:40 So Achab slept with his fathers; and Ochozias, his son, reigned in his stead.

22:41 Josaphat vero filius Asa regnare cœperat super Judam anno quarto Achab regis Israël.

22:41 But Josaphat, the son of Asa, began to reign over Juda, in the fourth year of Acbab, king of Israel.

22:42 Triginta quinque annorum erat cum regnare cœpisset, et viginti quinque annis regnavit in Jerusalem : nomen matris ejus Azuba filia Salai.

22:42 He was five and thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned five and twenty years in Jerusalem: the name of his mother was Azuba, the daughter of Salai.

22:43 Et ambulavit in omni via Asa patris sui, et non declinavit ex ea : fecitque quod rectum erat in conspectu Domini.

22:43 And he walked in all the way of Asa, his father, and he declined not from it: and he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord.

22:44 Verumtamen excelsa non abstulit : adhuc enim populus sacrificabat, et adolebat incensum in excelsis.

22:44 Nevertheless, he took not away the high places for as yet the people offered sacrifice, and burnt incense in the high places.

22:45 Pacemque habuit Josaphat cum rege Israël.

22:45 And Josaphat had peace with the king of Israel.

22:46 Reliqua autem verborum Josaphat, et opera ejus quæ gessit, et prælia, nonne hæc scripta sunt in libro verborum dierum regum Juda ?

22:46 But the rest of the acts of Josaphat, and his works which he did, and his battles, are they not written in the book of the words of the days of the kings of Juda?

22:47 Sed et reliquias effeminatorum qui remanserant in diebus Asa patris ejus, abstulit de terra.

22:47 And the remnant also of the effeminate, who remained in the days of Asa, his father, he took out of the land.

22:48 Nec erat tunc rex constitutus in Edom.

22:48 And there was then no king appointed in Edom.

22:49 Rex vero Josaphat fecerat classes in mari, quæ navigarent in Ophir propter aurum : et ire non potuerunt, quia confractæ sunt in Asiongaber.

22:49 But king Josaphat made navies on the sea, to sail into Ophir for gold: but they could not go, for the ships were broken in Asiongaber.

22:50 Tunc ait Ochozias filius Achab ad Josaphat : Vadant servi mei cum servis tuis in navibus. Et noluit Josaphat.

22:50 Then Ochozias, the son of Achab, said to Josaphat: Let my servants go with thy servants in the ships. And Josaphat would not.

22:51 Dormivitque Josaphat cum patribus suis, et sepultus est cum eis in civitate David patris sui : regnavitque Joram filius ejus pro eo.

22:51 And Josaphat slept with his fathers, and was buried with them in the city of David, his father: and Joram, his son, reigned in his stead.

22:52 Ochozias autem filius Achab regnare cœperat super Israël in Samaria, anno septimodecimo Josaphat regis Juda : regnavitque super Israël duobus annis.

22:52 And Ochozias, the son of Achab, began to reign over Israel, in Samaria, in the seventeenth year of Josaphat, king of Juda, and he reigned over Israel two years.

22:53 Et fecit malum in conspectu Domini, et ambulavit in via patris sui et matris suæ, et in via Jeroboam filii Nabat, qui peccare fecit Israël.

22:53 And he did evil in the sight of the Lord, and walked in the way of his father and his mother, and in the way of Jeroboam, the son of Nabat, who made Israel to sin.

22:54 Servivit quoque Baal, et adoravit eum, et irritavit Dominum Deum Israël, juxta omnia quæ fecerat pater ejus.

22:54 He served also Baal, and worshipped him, and provoked the Lord, the God of Israel, according to all that his father had done.

II Kings

Chapter 1

1:1 Prævaricatus est autem Moab in Israël, postquam mortuus est Achab.

1:1 And Moab rebelled against Israel, after the death of Achab.

1:2 Ceciditque Ochozias per cancellos cœnaculi sui, quod habebat in Samaria, et ægrotavit : misitque nuntios, dicens ad eos : Ite, consulite Beelzebub deum Accaron, utrum vivere queam de infirmitate mea hac.

1:2 And Ochozias fell through the lattices of his upper chamber, which he had in Samaria, and was sick: and he sent messengers, saying to them: Go, consult Beelzebub, the god of Accaron, whether I shall recover of this my illness.

1:3 Angelus autem Domini locutus est ad Eliam Thesbiten, dicens : Surge, et ascende in occursum nuntiorum regis Samariæ, et dices ad eos : Numquid non est Deus in Israël, ut eatis ad consulendum Beelzebub deum Accaron ?

1:3 And an angel of the Lord spoke to Elias, the Thesbite, saying: Arise, and go up to meet the messengers of the king of Samaria, and say to them: Is there not a God in Israel, that ye go to consult Beelzebub, the god of Accaron?

1:4 Quam ob rem hæc dicit Dominus : De lectulo, super quem ascendisti, non descendes, sed morte morieris. Et abiit Elias.

1:4 Wherefore, thus saith the Lord: From the bed, on which thou art gone up, thou shalt not come down, but thou shalt surely die. And Elias went away.

1:5 Reversique sunt nuntii ad Ochoziam. Qui dixit eis : Quare reversi estis ?

1:5 And the messengers turned back to Ochozias. And he said to them: Why are you come back?

1:6 At illi responderunt ei : Vir occurrit nobis, et dixit ad nos : Ite, et revertimini ad regem qui misit vos, et dicetis ei : Hæc dicit Dominus : Numquid quia non erat Deus in Israël, mittis ut consulatur Beelzebub deus Accaron ? idcirco de lectulo, super quem ascendisti, non descendes, sed morte morieris.

1:6 But they answered him: A man met us, and said to us: Go, and return to the king, that sent you, and you shall say to him: Thus saith the Lord: Is it because there was no God in Israel, that thou sendest to Beelzebub, the god of Accaron? Therefore thou shalt not come down from the bed, on which thou art gone up, but thou shalt surely die.

1:7 Qui dixit eis : Cujus figuræ et habitus est vir ille, qui occurrit vobis, et locutus est verba hæc ?

1:7 And he said to them: What manner of man was he who met you, and spoke these words?

1:8 At illi dixerunt : Vir pilosus, et zona pellicea accinctus renibus. Qui ait : Elias Thesbites est.

1:8 But they said: A hairy man, with a girdle of leather about his loins. And he said: It is Elias, the Thesbite.

1:9 Misitque ad eum quinquagenarium principem, et quinquaginta qui erant sub eo. Qui ascendit ad eum : sedentique in vertice montis, ait : Homo Dei, rex præcepit ut descendas.

1:9 And he sent to him a captain of fifty, and the fifty men that were under him. And he went up to him, and as he was sitting on the top of a hill, he said to him: Man of God, the king hath commanded that thou come down.

1:10 Respondensque Elias, dixit quinquagenario : Si homo Dei sum, descendat ignis de cælo, et devoret te, et quinquaginta tuos. Descendit itaque ignis de cælo, et devoravit eum, et quinquaginta qui erant cum eo.

1:10 And Elias answering, said to the captain of fifty: If I be a man of God, let fire come down from heaven and consume thee, and thy fifty. And there came down fire from heaven and consumed him, and the fifty that were with him.

1:11 Rursumque misit ad eum principem quinquagenarium alterum, et quinquaginta cum eo. Qui locutus est illi : Homo Dei, hæc dicit rex : Festina, descende.

1:11 And he again sent to him another captain of fifty men, and his fifty with him. And he said to him: Man of God: Thus saith the king: Make haste and come down.

1:12 Respondens Elias, ait : Si homo Dei ego sum, descendat ignis de cælo, et devoret te, et quinquaginta tuos. Descendit ergo ignis de cælo, et devoravit illum, et quinquaginta ejus.

1:12 Elias answering, said: If I be a man of God, let fire come down from heaven, and consume thee, and thy fifty. And fire came down from heaven, and consumed him and his fifty.

1:13 Iterum misit principem quinquagenarium tertium, et quinquaginta qui erant cum eo. Qui cum venisset, curvavit genua contra Eliam, et precatus est eum, et ait : Homo Dei, noli despicere animam meam, et animas servorum tuorum qui mecum sunt.

1:13 Again he sent a third captain of fifty men, and the fifty that were with him. And when he was come, he fell upon his knees before Elias, and besought him, and said: Man of God, despise not my life, and the lives of thy servants that are with me.

1:14 Ecce descendit ignis de cælo, et devoravit duos principes quinquagenarios primos, et quinquagenos qui cum eis erant : sed nunc obsecro ut miserearis animæ meæ.

1:14 Behold fire came down from heaven, and consumed the two first captains of fifty men, and the fifties that were with them: but now I beseech thee to spare my life.

1:15 Locutus est autem angelus Domini ad Eliam, dicens : Descende cum eo : ne timeas. Surrexit igitur, et descendit cum eo ad regem,

1:15 And the angel of the Lord spoke to Elias, saying: Go down with him, fear not. He arose therefore, and went down with him to the king,

1:16 et locutus est ei : Hæc dicit Dominus : Quia misisti nuntios ad consulendum Beelzebub deum Accaron, quasi non esset Deus in Israël a quo posses interrogare sermonem, ideo de lectulo super quem ascendisti, non descendes, sed morte morieris.

1:16 And said to him: Thus saith the Lord: Because thou hast sent messengers to consult Beelzebub, the god of Accaron, as though there were not a God in Israel, of whom thou mightest inquire the word; therefore, from the bed on which thou art gone up, thou shalt not come down, but thou shalt surely die.

1:17 Mortuus est ergo juxta sermonem Domini quem locutus est Elias, et regnavit Joram frater ejus pro eo, anno secundo Joram filii Josaphat regis Judæ : non enim habebat filium.

1:17 So he died, according to the word of the Lord, which Elias spoke; and Joram, his brother, reigned in his stead, in the second year of Joram, the son of Josaphat, king of Juda, because he had no son.

1:18 Reliqua autem verborum Ochoziæ quæ operatus est, nonne hæc scripta sunt in libro sermonum dierum regum Israël ?

1:18 But the rest of the acts of Ochozias, which he did, are they not written in the book of the words of the days of the kings of Israel?

Chapter 2

2:1 Factum est autem cum levare vellet Dominus Eliam per turbinem in cælum, ibant Elias et Eliseus de Galgalis.

2:1 And it came to pass, when the Lord would take up Elias, into heaven, by a whirlwind, that Elias and Eliseus were going from Galgal.

2:2 Dixitque Elias ad Eliseum : Sede hic, quia Dominus misit me usque in Bethel. Cui ait Eliseus : Vivit Dominus, et vivit anima tua, quia non derelinquam te. Cumque descendissent Bethel,

2:2 And Elias said to Eliseus: Stay thou here, because the Lord hath sent me as far as Bethel. And Eliseus said to him: As the Lord liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. And when they were come down to Bethel,

2:3 egressi sunt filii prophetarum qui erant in Bethel, ad Eliseum, et dixerunt ei : Numquid nosti quia hodie Dominus tollet dominum tuum a te ? Qui respondit : Et ego novi : silete.

2:3 The sons of the prophets, that were at Bethel, came forth to Eliseus, and said to him: Dost thou know that, this day, the Lord will take away thy master from thee? And he answered: I also know it: hold your peace.

2:4 Dixit autem Elias ad Eliseum : Sede hic, quia Dominus misit me in Jericho. Et ille ait : Vivit Dominus, et vivit anima tua, quia non derelinquam te. Cumque venissent Jericho,

2:4 And Elias said to Eliseus: Stay here, because the Lord hath sent me to Jericho. And he said: As the Lord liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. And when they were come to Jericho,

2:5 accesserunt filii prophetarum qui erant in Jericho, ad Eliseum, et dixerunt ei : Numquid nosti quia Dominus hodie tollet dominum tuum a te ? Et ait : Et ego novi : silete.

2:5 The sons of the prophets, that were at Jericho, came to Eliseus, and said to him: Dost thou know that, this day, the Lord will take away thy master from thee? And he said: I also know it: hold your peace.

2:6 Dixit autem ei Elias : Sede hic, quia Dominus misit me usque ad Jordanem. Qui ait : Vivit Dominus, et vivit anima tua, quia non derelinquam te. Ierunt igitur ambo pariter,

2:6 And Elias said to him: Stay here, because the Lord hath sent me as far as the Jordan. And he said: as the Lord liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. And they two went on together.

2:7 et quinquaginta viri de filiis prophetarum secuti sunt eos, qui et steterunt e contra, longe : illi autem ambo stabant super Jordanem.

2:7 And fifty men, of the sons of the prophets, followed them, and stood in sight, at a distance: but they two stood by the Jordan.

2:8 Tulitque Elias pallium suum, et involvit illud, et percussit aquas : quæ divisæ sunt in utramque partem, et transierunt ambo per siccum.

2:8 And Elias took his mantle, and folded it together, and struck the waters, and they were divided hither and thither, and they both passed over on dry ground.

2:9 Cumque transissent, Elias dixit ad Eliseum : Postula quod vis ut faciam tibi, antequam tollar a te. Dixitque Eliseus : Obsecro ut fiat in me duplex spiritus tuus.

2:9 And when they were gone over, Elias said to Eliseus: Ask what thou wilt have me to do for thee, before I be taken away from thee. And Eliseus said: I beseech thee, that in me may be thy double spirit.

2:10 Qui respondit : Rem difficilem postulasti : attamen si videris me quando tollar a te, erit tibi quod petisti : si autem non videris, non erit.

2:10 And he answered: Thou hast asked a hard thing; nevertheless, if thou see me when I am taken from thee, thou shalt have what thou hast asked: but if thou see me not, thou shalt not have it.

2:11 Cumque pergerent, et incedentes sermocinarentur, ecce currus igneus, et equi ignei diviserunt utrumque : et ascendit Elias per turbinem in cælum.

2:11 And as they went on, walking and talking together, behold, a fiery chariot and fiery horses parted them both asunder: and Elias went up by a whirlwind into heaven.

2:12 Eliseus autem videbat, et clamabat : Pater mi, pater mi, currus Israël, et auriga ejus. Et non vidit eum amplius : apprehenditque vestimenta sua, et scidit illa in duas partes.

2:12 And Eliseus saw him, and cried: My father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the driver thereof. And he saw him no more: and he took hold of his own garments, and rent them in two pieces.

2:13 Et levavit pallium Eliæ, quod ceciderat ei : reversusque stetit super ripam Jordanis,

2:13 And he took up the mantle of Elias, that fell from him: and going back, he stood on the bank of the Jordan;

2:14 et pallio Eliæ, quod ceciderat ei, percussit aquas, et non sunt divisæ : et dixit : Ubi est Deus Eliæ etiam nunc ? Percussitque aquas, et divisæ sunt huc atque illuc, et transiit Eliseus.

2:14 And he struck the waters with the mantle of Elias, that had fallen from him, and they were not divided. And he said: Where is now the God of Elias? And he struck the waters, and they were divided hither and thither, and Eliseus passed over.

2:15 Videntes autem filii prophetarum qui erant in Jericho e contra, dixerunt : Requievit spiritus Eliæ super Eliseum. Et venientes in occursum ejus, adoraverunt eum proni in terram,

2:15 And the sons of the prophets, at Jericho, who were over against him, seeing it, said: The spirit of Elias hath rested upon Eliseus. And coming to meet him, they worshipped him, falling to the ground.

2:16 dixeruntque illi : Ecce cum servis tuis sunt quinquaginta viri fortes qui possunt ire, et quærere dominum tuum, ne forte tulerit eum spiritus Domini, et projecerit eum in unum montium, aut in unam vallium. Qui ait : Nolite mittere.

2:16 And they said to him: Behold, there are with thy servants, fifty strong men, that can go, and seek thy master, lest, perhaps, the spirit of the Lord, hath taken him up and cast him upon some mountain, or into some valley. And he said: Do not send.

2:17 Coëgeruntque eum donec acquiesceret, et diceret : Mittite. Et miserunt quinquaginta viros : qui cum quæsissent tribus diebus, non invenerunt.

2:17 But they pressed him, till he consented, and said: Send. And they sent fifty men: and they sought three days, but found him not.

2:18 Et reversi sunt ad eum : at ille habitabat in Jericho, et dixit eis : Numquid non dixi vobis : Nolite mittere ?

2:18 And they came back to him: for he abode at Jericho, and he said to them: Did I not say to you? Do not send.

2:19 Dixerunt quoque viri civitatis ad Eliseum : Ecce habitatio civitatis hujus optima est, sicut tu ipse, domine, perspicis : sed aquæ pessimæ sunt, et terra sterilis.

2:19 And the men of the city, said to Eliseus . Behold the situation of this city is very good, as thou, my lord, seest: but the waters are very bad, and the ground barren.

2:20 At ille ait : Afferte mihi vas novum, et mittite in illud sal. Quod cum attulissent,

2:20 And he said: Bring me a new vessel, and put salt into it. And when they had brought it,

2:21 egressus ad fontem aquarum misit in illum sal, et ait : Hæc dicit Dominus : Sanavi aquas has, et non erit ultra in eis mors, neque sterilitas.

2:21 He went out to the spring of the waters, and cast the salt into it, and said: Thus saith the Lord: I have healed these waters, and there shall be no more in them death or barrenness.

2:22 Sanatæ sunt ergo aquæ usque in diem hanc, juxta verbum Elisei quod locutus est.

2:22 And the waters were healed unto this day, according to the word of Eliseus, which he spoke.

2:23 Ascendit autem inde in Bethel : cumque ascenderet per viam, pueri parvi egressi sunt de civitate, et illudebant ei, dicentes : Ascende calve, ascende calve.

2:23 And he went up from thence to Bethel: and as he was going up by the way, little boys came out of the city and mocked him, saying: Go up, thou bald head, go up, thou bald head.

2:24 Qui cum respexisset, vidit eos, et maledixit eis in nomine Domini : egressique sunt duo ursi de saltu, et laceraverunt ex eis quadraginta duos pueros.

2:24 And looking back, he saw them, and cursed them in the name of the Lord: and there came forth two bears out of the forest, and tore of them, two and forty boys.

2:25 Abiit autem inde in montem Carmeli, et inde reversus est in Samariam.

2:25 And from thence he went to mount Carmel, and from thence he returned to Samaria.

Chapter 3

3:1 Joram vero filius Achab regnavit super Israël in Samaria anno decimooctavo Josaphat regis Judæ : regnavitque duodecim annis.

3:1 And Joram the son of Achab, reigned over Israel, in Samaria, in the eighteenth year of Josaphat, king of Juda. And he reigned twelve years.

3:2 Et fecit malum coram Domino, sed non sicut pater suus et mater : tulit enim statuas Baal quas fecerat pater ejus.

3:2 And he did evil before the Lord, but not like his father and his mother: for he took away the statues of Baal, which his father had made.

3:3 Verumtamen in peccatis Jeroboam filii Nabat, qui peccare fecit Israël, adhæsit, nec recessit ab eis.

3:3 Nevertheless, he stuck to the sins of Jeroboam, the son of Nabat, who made Israel to sin, nor did he depart from them.

3:4 Porro Mesa rex Moab nutriebat pecora multa, et solvebat regi Israël centum millia agnorum, et centum millia arietum cum velleribus suis.

3:4 Now Mesa, king of Moab, nourished many sheep, and he paid to the king of Israel a hundred thousand lambs, and a hundred thousand rams, with their fleeces.

3:5 Cumque mortuus fuisset Achab, prævaricatus est fœdus quod habebat cum rege Israël.

3:5 And when Achab was dead, he broke the league which he had made with the king of Israel.

3:6 Egressus est igitur rex Joram in die illa de Samaria, et recensuit universum Israël.

3:6 And king Joram went out that day from Samaria, and mustered all Israel.

3:7 Misitque ad Josaphat regem Juda, dicens : Rex Moab recessit a me : veni mecum contra eum ad prælium. Qui respondit : Ascendam : qui meus est, tuus est : populus meus, populus tuus, et equi mei, equi tui.

3:7 And he sent to Josaphat; king of Juda, saying: The king of Moab is revolted from me: come with me against him to battle. And he answered: I will come up: he that is mine, is thine: my people are thy people: and my horses, thy horses.

3:8 Dixitque : Per quam viam ascendemus ? At ille respondit : Per desertum Idumææ.

3:8 And he said: Which way shall we go up? But he answered: By the desert of Edom.

3:9 Perrexerunt igitur rex Israël, et rex Juda, et rex Edom, et circuierunt per viam septem dierum, nec erat aqua exercitui et jumentis quæ sequebantur eos.

3:9 So the king of Israel, and the king of Juda, and the king of Edom, went, and they fetched a compass of seven days journey, and there was no water for the army, and for the beasts, that followed them.

3:10 Dixitque rex Israël : Heu ! heu ! heu ! congregavit nos Dominus tres reges ut traderet in manus Moab.

3:10 And the king of Israel said: Alas, alas, alas, the Lord hath gathered us three kings together, to deliver us into the hands of Moab.

3:11 Et ait Josaphat : Estne hic propheta Domini, ut deprecemur Dominum per eum ? Et respondit unus de servis regis Israël : Est hic Eliseus filius Saphat, qui fundebat aquam super manus Eliæ.

3:11 And Josaphat said: Is there not here a prophet of the Lord, that we may beseech the Lord by him? And one of the servants of the king of Israel answered: Here is Eliseus, the son of Saphat, who poured water on the hands of Elias.

3:12 Et ait Josaphat : Est apud eum sermo Domini. Descenditque ad eum rex Israël, et Josaphat rex Juda, et rex Edom.

3:12 And Josaphat said: The word of the Lord is with him. And the king of Israel, and Josaphat, king of Juda, and the king of Edom, went down to him.

3:13 Dixit autem Eliseus ad regem Israël : Quid mihi et tibi est ? vade ad prophetas patris tui et matris tuæ. Et ait illi rex Israël : Quare congregavit Dominus tres reges hos ut traderet eos in manus Moab ?

3:13 And Eliseus said to the king of Israel: What have I to do with thee? go to the prophets of thy father, and thy mother. And the king of Israel said to him: Why hath the Lord gathered together these three kings, to deliver them into the hands of Moab?

3:14 Dixitque ad eum Eliseus : Vivit Dominus exercituum, in cujus conspectu sto, quod si non vultum Josaphat regis Judæ erubescerem, non attendissem quidem te, nec respexissem.

3:14 And Eliseus said to him: As the Lord of hosts liveth, in whose sight I stand, if I did not reverence the face of Josaphat, king of Juda, I would not have hearkened to thee, nor looked on thee.

3:15 Nunc autem adducite mihi psaltem. Cumque caneret psaltes, facta est super eum manus Domini, et ait :

3:15 But now bring me hither a minstrel. And when the minstrel played, the hand of the Lord came upon him, and he said:

3:16 Hæc dicit Dominus : Facite alveum torrentis hujus fossas et fossas.

3:16 Thus saith the Lord: Make the channel of this torrent full of ditches.

3:17 Hæc enim dicit Dominus : Non videbitis ventum, neque pluviam : et alveus iste replebitur aquis, et bibetis vos, et familiæ vestræ, et jumenta vestra.

3:17 For thus saith the Lord: You shall not see wind, nor rain: and yet this channel shall be filled with waters, and you shall drink, you and your families, and your beasts.

3:18 Parumque est hoc in conspectu Domini : insuper tradet etiam Moab in manus vestras.

3:18 And this is a small thing in the sight of the Lord: moreover, he will deliver, also, Moab into your hands.

3:19 Et percutietis omnem civitatem munitam, et omnem urbem electam, et universum lignum fructiferum succidetis, cunctosque fontes aquarum obturabitis, et omnem agrum egregium operietis lapidibus.

3:19 And you shall destroy every fenced city, and every choice city, and shall cut down every fruitful tree, and shall stop up all the springs of waters, and every goodly field you shall cover with stones.

3:20 Factum est igitur mane, quando sacrificium offerri solet, et ecce aquæ veniebant per viam Edom, et repleta est terra aquis.

3:20 And it came to pass, in the morning, when the sacrifices used to be offered, that behold, water came by the way of Edom, and the country was filled with water.

3:21 Universi autem Moabitæ audientes quod ascendissent reges ut pugnarent adversum eos, convocaverunt omnes qui accincti erant balteo desuper, et steterunt in terminis.

3:21 And all the Moabites hearing that the kings were come up to fight against them, gathered together all that were girded with a belt upon them, and stood in the borders.

3:22 Primoque mane surgentes, et orto jam sole ex adverso aquarum, viderunt Moabitæ e contra aquas rubras quasi sanguinem,

3:22 And they rose early in the morning, and the sun being now up, and shining upon the waters, the Moabites saw the waters over against them red, like blood,

3:23 dixeruntque : Sanguis gladii est : pugnaverunt reges contra se, et cæsi sunt mutuo : nunc perge ad prædam, Moab.

3:23 And they said: It is the blood of the sword: the kings have fought among themselves, and they have killed one another: go now, Moab, to the spoils.

3:24 Perrexeruntque in castra Israël : porro consurgens Israël, percussit Moab : at illi fugerunt coram eis. Venerunt igitur qui vicerant, et percusserunt Moab,

3:24 And they went into the camp of Israel: but Israel rising up, defeated Moab, who fled before them. And they being conquerors, went and smote Moab.

3:25 et civitates destruxerunt : et omnem agrum optimum, mittentes singuli lapides, repleverunt : et universos fontes aquarum obturaverunt : et omnia ligna fructifera succiderunt, ita ut muri tantum fictiles remanerent : et circumdata est civitas a fundibulariis, et magna ex parte percussa.

3:25 And they destroyed the cities: And they filled every goodly field, every man casting his stone: and they stopt up all the springs of waters: and cut down all the trees that bore fruit, so that brick walls only remained: and the city was beset by the slingers, and a great part thereof destroyed.

3:26 Quod cum vidisset rex Moab, prævaluisse scilicet hostes, tulit secum septingentos viros educentes gladium, ut irrumperent ad regem Edom : et non potuerunt.

3:26 And when the king of Moab saw this, to wit, that the enemies had prevailed, he took with him seven hundred men that drew the sword, to break in upon the king of Edom: but they could not.

3:27 Arripiensque filium suum primogenitum, qui regnaturus erat pro eo, obtulit holocaustum super murum : et facta est indignatio magna in Israël, statimque recesserunt ab eo, et reversi sunt in terram suam.

3:27 Then he took his eldest son, that should have reigned in his stead, and offered him for a burnt offering upon the wall: and there was great indignation in Israel, and presently they departed from him, and returned into their own country.

Chapter 4

4:1 Mulier autem quædam de uxoribus prophetarum clamabat ad Eliseum, dicens : Servus tuus vir meus mortuus est, et tu nosti quia servus tuus fuit timens Dominum : et ecce creditor venit ut tollat duos filios meos ad serviendum sibi.

4:1 Now a certain woman of the wives of the prophets, cried to Eliseus, saying: Thy servant, my husband, is dead, and thou knowest that thy servant was one that feared God, and behold the creditor is come to take away my two sons to serve him.

4:2 Cui dixit Eliseus : Quid vis ut faciam tibi ? dic mihi, quid habes in domo tua ? At illa respondit : Non habeo ancilla tua quidquam in domo mea, nisi parum olei quo ungar.

4:2 And Eliseus said to her: What wilt thou have me do for thee? Tell me, what hast thou in thy house? And she answered: I, thy handmaid, have nothing in my house but a little oil, to anoint me.

4:3 Cui ait : Vade, pete mutuo ab omnibus vicinis tuis vasa vacua non pauca,

4:3 And he said to her: Go, borrow of all thy neighbours empty vessels, not a few.

4:4 et ingredere, et claude ostium tuum cum intrinsecus fueris tu, et filii tui : et mitte inde in omnia vasa hæc, et cum plena fuerint, tolles.

4:4 And go in, and shut thy door, when thou art within, and thy sons: and pour out thereof into all those vessels: and when they are full, take them away.

4:5 Ivit itaque mulier, et clausit ostium super se, et super filios suos : illi offerebant vasa, et illa infundebat.

4:5 So the woman went, and shut the door upon her, and upon her sons: they brought her the vessels, and she poured in.

4:6 Cumque plena fuissent vasa, dixit ad filium suum : Affer mihi adhuc vas. Et ille respondit : Non habeo. Stetitque oleum.

4:6 And when the vessels were full, she said to her son: Bring me yet a vessel. And he answered: I have no more. And the oil stood.

4:7 Venit autem illa, et indicavit homini Dei. Et ille : Vade, inquit, vende oleum, et redde creditori tuo : tu autem, et filii tui vivite de reliquo.

4:7 And she came, and told the man of God. And he said: Go, sell the oil, and pay thy creditor: and thou and thy sons live of the rest.

4:8 Facta est autem quædam dies, et transibat Eliseus per Sunam : erat autem ibi mulier magna, quæ tenuit eum ut comederet panem : cumque frequenter inde transiret, divertebat ad eam ut comederet panem.

4:8 And there was a day when Eliseus passed by Sunam: now there was a great woman there, who detained him to eat bread: and as he passed often that way, he turned into her house to eat bread.

4:9 Quæ dixit ad virum suum : Animadverto quod vir Dei sanctus est iste, qui transit per nos frequenter.

4:9 And she said to her husband: I perceive that this is a holy man of God, who often passeth by us.

4:10 Faciamus ergo ei cœnaculum parvum, et ponamus ei in eo lectulum, et mensam, et sellam, et candelabrum, ut cum venerit ad nos, maneat ibi.

4:10 Let us, therefore, make him a little chamber, and put a little bed in it for him, and a table, and a stool, and a candlestick, that when he cometh to us he may abide there.

4:11 Facta est ergo dies quædam, et veniens divertit in cœnaculum, et requievit ibi.

4:11 Now, there was a certain day, when he came, and turned into the chamber, and rested there.

4:12 Dixitque ad Giezi puerum suum : Voca Sunamitidem istam. Qui cum vocasset eam, et illa stetisset coram eo,

4:12 And he said to Giezi, his servant: Call this Sunamitess. And when he had called her, and she stood before him,

4:13 dixit ad puerum suum : Loquere ad eam : Ecce, sedule in omnibus ministrasti nobis : quid vis ut faciam tibi ? numquid habes negotium, et vis ut loquar regi, sive principi militiæ ? Quæ respondit : In medio populi mei habito.

4:13 He said to his servant: Say to her: Behold, thou hast diligently served us in all things; what wilt thou have me to do for thee? Hast thou any business, and wilt thou, that I speak to the king, or to the general of the army? And she answered: I dwell in the midst of my own people.

4:14 Et ait : Quid ergo vult ut faciam ei ? Dixitque Giezi : Ne quæras : filium enim non habet, et vir ejus senex est.

4:14 And he said: What will she then that I do for her? And Giezi said: Do not ask, for she hath no son, and her husband is old.

4:15 Præcepit itaque ut vocaret eam : quæ cum vocata fuisset, et stetisset ante ostium,

4:15 Then he bid him call her. And when she was called, and stood before the door,

4:16 dixit ad eam : In tempore isto, et in hac eadem hora, si vita comes fuerit, habebis in utero filium. At illa respondit : Noli quæso, domine mi vir Dei, noli mentiri ancillæ tuæ.

4:16 He said to her: At this time, and this same hour, if life be in company, thou shalt have a son in thy womb. But she answered: Do not, I beseech thee, my lord, thou man of God, do not lie to thy handmaid.

4:17 Et concepit mulier, et peperit filium in tempore, et in hora eadem, qua dixerat Eliseus.

4:17 And the woman conceived, and brought forth a son in the time, and at the same hour that Eliseus had said.

4:18 Crevit autem puer : et cum esset quædam dies, et egressus isset ad patrem suum, ad messores,

4:18 And the child grew. And on a certain day, when he went out to his father to the reapers,

4:19 ait patri suo : Caput meum doleo, caput meum doleo. At ille dixit puero : Tolle, et duc eum ad matrem suam.

4:19 He said to his father: My head acheth, my head acheth. But he said to his servant. Take him, and carry him to his mother.

4:20 Qui cum tulisset, et duxisset eum ad matrem suam, posuit eum illa super genua sua usque ad meridiem, et mortuus est.

4:20 And when he had taken him, and brought him to his mother, she sat him on her knees, until noon, and then he died.

4:21 Ascendit autem, et collocavit eum super lectulum hominis Dei, et clausit ostium : et egressa,

4:21 And she went up, and laid him upon the bed of the man of God, and shut the door: and going out,

4:22 vocavit virum suum, et ait : Mitte mecum, obsecro, unum de pueris, et asinam, ut excurram usque ad hominem Dei, et revertar.

4:22 She called her husband, and said: Send with me, I beseech thee, one of thy servants, and an ass, that I may run to the man of God, and come again.

4:23 Qui ait illi : Quam ob causam vadis ad eum ? hodie non sunt calendæ, neque sabbatum. Quæ respondit : Vadam.

4:23 And he said to her: Why dost thou go to him? to day is neither new moon nor sabbath. She answered: I will go.

4:24 Stravitque asinam, et præcepit puero : Mina, et propera : ne mihi moram facias in eundo : et hoc age quod præcipio tibi.

4:24 And she saddled an ass, and commanded her servant: Drive, and make haste, make no stay in going: And do that which I bid thee.

4:25 Profecta est igitur, et venit ad virum Dei in montem Carmeli : cumque vidisset eam vir Dei e contra, ait ad Giezi puerum suum : Ecce Sunamitis illa.

4:25 So she went forward, and came to the man of God, to mount Carmel: and when the man of God saw her coming towards, he said to Giezi, his servant: Behold that Sunamitess.

4:26 Vade ergo in occursum ejus, et dic ei : Recte ne agitur circa te, et circa virum tuum, et circa filium tuum ? Quæ respondit : Recte.

4:26 Go, therefore, to meet her, and say to her: Is all well with thee, and with thy husband, and with thy son? And she answered: Well.

4:27 Cumque venisset ad virum Dei in montem, apprehendit pedes ejus : et accessit Giezi ut amoveret eam. Et ait homo Dei : Dimitte illam : anima enim ejus in amaritudine est, et Dominus celavit a me, et non indicavit mihi.

4:27 And when she came to the man of God, to the mount, she caught hold on his feet: and Giezi came to remove her. And the man of God said: Let her alone for her soul is in anguish, and the Lord hath hid it from me, and hath not told me.

4:28 Quæ dixit illi : Numquid petivi filium a domino meo ? numquid non dixi tibi : Ne illudas me ?

4:28 And she said to him: Did I ask a son of my lord? did I not say to thee: Do not deceive me?

4:29 Et ille ait ad Giezi : Accinge lumbos tuos, et tolle baculum meum in manu tua, et vade. Si occurrerit tibi homo, non salutes eum : et si salutaverit te quispiam, non respondeas illi : et pones baculum meum super faciem pueri.

4:29 Then he said to Giezi: Gird up thy loins, and take my staff in thy hand, and go. If any man meet thee, salute him not: and if any man salute thee, answer him not: and lay my staff upon the face of the child.

4:30 Porro mater pueri ait : Vivit Dominus, et vivit anima tua, non dimittam te. Surrexit ergo, et secutus est eam.

4:30 But the mother of the child said: As the Lord liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. He arose, therefore, and followed her.

4:31 Giezi autem præcesserat ante eos, et posuerat baculum super faciem pueri, et non erat vox, neque sensus : reversusque est in occursum ejus, et nuntiavit ei, dicens : Non surrexit puer.

4:31 But Giezi was gone before them, and laid the staff upon the face of the child, and there was no voice nor sense: and he returned to meet him, and told him, saying: The child is not risen.

4:32 Ingressus est ergo Eliseus domum, et ecce puer mortuus jacebat in lectulo ejus :

4:32 Eliseus, therefore, went into the house, and behold the child lay dead on his bed:

4:33 ingressusque clausit ostium super se et super puerum, et oravit ad Dominum.

4:33 And going in, he shut the door upon him, and upon the child, and prayed to the Lord.

4:34 Et ascendit, et incubuit super puerum : posuitque os suum super os ejus, et oculos suos super oculos ejus, et manus suas super manus ejus : et incurvavit se super eum, et calefacta est caro pueri.

4:34 And he went up, and lay upon the child: and put his mouth upon his mouth, and his eyes upon his eyes, and his hands upon his hands: and he bowed himself upon him, and the child's flesh grew warm.

4:35 At ille reversus, deambulavit in domo, semel huc atque illuc : et ascendit, et incubuit super eum : et oscitavit puer septies, aperuitque oculos.

4:35 Then he returned and walked in the house, once to and fro: and he went up, and lay upon him: and the child gaped seven times, and opened his eyes.

4:36 At ille vocavit Giezi, et dixit ei : Voca Sunamitidem hanc. Quæ vocata, ingressa est ad eum. Qui ait : Tolle filium tuum.

4:36 And he called Giezi, and said to him: Call this Sunamitess. And she being called, went in to him: and he said: Take up thy son.

4:37 Venit illa, et corruit ad pedes ejus, et adoravit super terram : tulitque filium suum, et egressa est.

4:37 She came and fell at his feet, and worshipped upon the ground: and took up her son, and went out.

4:38 Et Eliseus reversus est in Galgala. Erat autem fames in terra, et filii prophetarum habitabant coram eo. Dixitque uni de pueris suis : Pone ollam grandem, et coque pulmentum filiis prophetarum.

4:38 And Eliseus returned to Galgal, and there was a famine in the land, and the sons of the prophets dwelt before him: And he said to one of his servants: Set on the great pot, and boil pottage for the sons of the prophets.

4:39 Et egressus est unus in agrum ut colligeret herbas agrestes : invenitque quasi vitem silvestrem, et collegit ex ea colocynthidas agri, et implevit pallium suum, et reversus concidit in ollam pulmenti : nesciebat enim quid esset.

4:39 And one went out into the field to gather wild herbs: and he found something like a wild vine, and gathered of it wild gourds of the field, and filled his mantle, and coming back, he shred them into the pot of pottage; for he knew not what it was.

4:40 Infuderunt ergo sociis ut comederent : cumque gustassent de coctione, clamaverunt, dicentes : Mors in olla, vir Dei. Et non potuerunt comedere.

4:40 And they poured it out for their companions to eat: and when they had tasted of the pottage, they cried out, saying: Death is in the pot, O man of God. And they could not eat thereof.

4:41 At ille : Afferte, inquit, farinam. Cumque tulissent, misit in ollam, et ait : Infunde turbæ, ut comedant. Et non fuit amplius quidquam amaritudinis in olla.

4:41 But he said: Bring some meal. And when they had brought it, he cast it into the pot, and said: Pour out for the people, that they may eat. And there was now no bitterness in the pot.

4:42 Vir autem quidam venit de Baalsalisa deferens viro Dei panes primitiarum, viginti panes hordeaceos, et frumentum novum in pera sua. At ille dixit : Da populo, ut comedat.

4:42 And a certain man came from Baalsalisa, bringing to the man of God, bread of the firstfruits, twenty loaves of barley, and new corn in his scrip. And he said: Give to the people, that they may eat.

4:43 Responditque ei minister ejus : Quantum est hoc, ut apponam centum viris ? Rursum ille ait : Da populo, ut comedat : hæc enim dicit Dominus : Comedent, et supererit.

4:43 And his servant answered him: How much is this, that I should set it before a hundred men? He said again: Give to the people, that they may eat: for thus saith the Lord: They shall eat, and there shall be left.

4:44 Posuit itaque coram eis : qui comederunt, et superfuit juxta verbum Domini.

4:44 So he set it before them: and they ate, and there was left, according to the word of the Lord.

Chapter 5

5:1 Naaman princeps militiæ regis Syriæ erat vir magnus apud dominum suum, et honoratus : per illum enim dedit Dominus salutem Syriæ : erat autem vir fortis et dives, sed leprosus.

5:1 Naaman, general of the army, of the king of Syria, was a great man with his master, and honourable: for by him the Lord gave deliverance to Syria: and he was a valiant man, and rich, but a leper.

5:2 Porro de Syria egressi fuerant latrunculi, et captivam duxerant de terra Israël puellam parvulam, quæ erat in obsequio uxoris Naaman :

5:2 Now there had gone out robbers from Syria, and had led away captive out of the land of Israel, a little maid, and she waited upon Naaman's wife.

5:3 quæ ait ad dominam suam : Utinam fuisset dominus meus ad prophetam qui est in Samaria, profecto curasset eum a lepra quam habet.

5:3 And she said to her mistress: I wish my master had been with the prophet that is in Samaria: he would certainly have healed him of the leprosy which he hath.

5:4 Ingressus est itaque Naaman ad dominum suum, et nuntiavit ei, dicens : Sic et sic locuta est puella de terra Israël.

5:4 Then Naaman went in to his lord, and told him, saying: Thus and thus said the girl from the land of Israel.

5:5 Dixitque ei rex Syriæ : Vade, et mittam litteras ad regem Israël. Qui cum profectus esset, et tulisset secum decem talenta argenti, et sex millia aureos, et decem mutatoria vestimentorum,

5:5 And the king of Syria said to him: Go; and I will send a letter to the king of Israel. And he departed, and took with him ten talents of silver, and six thousand pieces of gold, and ten changes of raiment;

5:6 detulit litteras ad regem Israël in hæc verba : Cum acceperis epistolam hanc, scito quod miserim ad te Naaman servum meum, ut cures eum a lepra sua.

5:6 And brought the letter to the king of Israel, in these words: When thou shalt receive this letter, know that I have sent to thee Naaman, my servant, that thou mayst heal him of his leprosy.

5:7 Cumque legisset rex Israël litteras, scidit vestimenta sua, et ait : Numquid deus ego sum, ut occidere possim et vivificare, quia iste misit ad me ut curem hominem a lepra sua ? animadvertite, et videte quod occasiones quærat adversum me.

5:7 And when the king of Israel had read the letter, he rent his garments, and said: Am I God, to be able to kill and give life, that this man hath sent to me to heal a man of his leprosy? mark, and see how he seeketh occasions against me.

5:8 Quod cum audisset Eliseus vir Dei, scidisse videlicet regem Israël vestimenta sua, misit ad eum, dicens : Quare scidisti vestimenta tua ? veniat ad me, et sciat esse prophetam in Israël.

5:8 And when Eliseus, the man of God, had heard this, to wit, that the king of Israel had rent his garments, he sent to him, saying: Why hast thou rent thy garments? let him come to me, and let him know that there is a prophet in Israel.

5:9 Venit ergo Naaman cum equis et curribus, et stetit ad ostium domus Elisei :

5:9 So Naaman came with his horses and chariots, and stood at the door of the house of Eliseus:

5:10 misitque ad eum Eliseus nuntium, dicens : Vade, et lavare septies in Jordane, et recipiet sanitatem caro tua, atque mundaberis.

5:10 And Eliseus sent a messenger to him, saying: Go, and wash seven times in the Jordan, and thy flesh shall recover health, and thou shalt be clean.

5:11 Iratus Naaman recedebat, dicens : Putabam quod egrederetur ad me, et stans invocaret nomen Domini Dei sui, et tangeret manu sua locum lepræ, et curaret me.

5:11 Naaman was angry, and went away, saying: I thought he would have come out to me, and standing, would have invoked the name of the Lord his God, and touched with his hand the place of the leprosy, and healed me.

5:12 Numquid non meliores sunt Abana et Pharphar fluvii Damasci, omnibus aquis Israël, ut laver in eis, et munder ? Cum ergo vertisset se, et abiret indignans,

5:12 Are not the Abana, and the Pharphar, rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel, that I may wash in them, and be made clean? So as he turned, and was going away with indignation,

5:13 accesserunt ad eum servi sui, et locuti sunt ei : Pater, etsi rem grandem dixisset tibi propheta, certe facere debueras : quanto magis quia nunc dixit tibi : Lavare, et mundaberis ?

5:13 His servants came to him, and said to him: Father, if the prophet had bid thee do some great thing, surely thou shouldst have done it: how much rather what he now hath said to thee: Wash, and thou shalt be clean?

5:14 Descendit, et lavit in Jordane septies juxta sermonem viri Dei : et restituta est caro ejus sicut caro pueri parvuli, et mundatus est.

5:14 Then he went down, and washed in the Jordan seven times, according to the word of the man of God; and his flesh was restored, like the flesh of a little child: and he was made clean.

5:15 Reversusque ad virum Dei cum universo comitatu suo, venit, et stetit coram eo, et ait : Vere scio quod non sit alius deus in universa terra, nisi tantum in Israël. Obsecro itaque ut accipias benedictionem a servo tuo.

5:15 And returning to the man of God, with all his train, he came, and stood before him, and said: In truth, I know there is no other God, in all the earth, but only in Israel: I beseech thee, therefore, take a blessing of thy servant.

5:16 At ille respondit : Vivit Dominus, ante quem sto, quia non accipiam. Cumque vim faceret, penitus non acquievit.

5:16 But he answered: As the Lord liveth, before whom I stand, I will receive none. And when he pressed him, he still refused.

5:17 Dixitque Naaman : Ut vis : sed, obsecro, concede mihi servo tuo ut tollam onus duorum burdonum de terra : non enim faciet ultra servus tuus holocaustum aut victimam diis alienis, nisi Domino.

5:17 And Naaman said: As thou wilt: but I beseech thee, grant to me, thy servant, to take from hence two mules' burden of earth: for thy servant will not henceforth offer holocaust, or victim, to other gods, but to the Lord.

5:18 Hoc autem solum est, de quo depreceris Dominum pro servo tuo, quando ingredietur dominus meus templum Remmon ut adoret : et illo innitente super manum meam, si adoravero in templo Remmon, adorante eo in eodem loco, ut ignoscat mihi Dominus servo tuo pro hac re.

5:18 But there is only this, for which thou shalt entreat the Lord for thy servant; when my master goeth into the temple of Remmon, to worship there, and he leaneth on my hand: if I bow down in the temple of Remmon, when he boweth down in the same place, that the Lord pardon me, thy servant, for this thing.

5:19 Qui dixit ei : Vade in pace. Abiit ergo ab eo electo terræ tempore.

5:19 And he said to him: Go in peace. So he departed from him, in the spring time of the earth.

5:20 Dixitque Giezi puer viri Dei : Pepercit dominus meus Naaman Syro isti, ut non acciperet ab eo quæ attulit : vivit Dominus, quia curram post eum, et accipiam ab eo aliquid.

5:20 But Giezi, the servant of the man of God, said: My master hath spared Naaman this Syrian, in not receiving of him that which he brought: as the Lord liveth, I will run after him, and take something of him.

5:21 Et secutus est Giezi post tergum Naaman : quem cum vidisset ille currentem ad se, desiliit de curru in occursum ejus, et ait : Rectene sunt omnia ?

5:21 And Giezi followed after Naaman: and when he saw him running after him, he leapt down from his chariot to meet him, and said: Is all well?

5:22 Et ille ait : Recte. Dominus meus misit me ad te dicens : Modo venerunt ad me duo adolescentes de monte Ephraim, ex filiis prophetarum : da eis talentum argenti, et vestes mutatorias duplices.

5:22 And he said: Well: my master hath sent me to thee, saying: Just now there are come to me from mount Ephraim, two young men of the sons of the prophets: give them a talent of silver, and two changes of garments.

5:23 Dixitque Naaman : Melius est ut accipias duo talenta. Et coëgit eum, ligavitque duo talenta argenti in duobus saccis, et duplicia vestimenta, et imposuit duobus pueris suis, qui et portaverunt coram eo.

5:23 And Naaman said: It is better that thou take two talents. And he forced him, and bound two talents of silver in two bags, and two changes of garments, and laid them upon two of his servants, and they carried them before him.

5:24 Cumque venisset jam vesperi, tulit de manu eorum, et reposuit in domo, dimisitque viros, et abierunt.

5:24 And when he was come, and now it was the evening, he took them from their hands, and laid them up in the house, and sent the men away, and they departed.

5:25 Ipse autem ingressus, stetit coram domino suo. Et dixit Eliseus : Unde venis, Giezi ? Qui respondit : Non ivit servus tuus quoquam.

5:25 But he went in, and stood before his master. And Eliseus said: Whence comest thou, Giezi? He answered: Thy servant went no whither.

5:26 At ille ait : Nonne cor meum in præsenti erat, quando reversus est homo de curru suo in occursum tui ? nunc igitur accepisti argentum, et accepisti vestes ut emas oliveta, et vineas, et oves, et boves, et servos, et ancillas.

5:26 But he said: Was not my heart present, when the man turned back, from his chariot, to meet thee? So now thou hast received money, and received garments, to buy oliveyards and vineyards, and sheep, and oxen, and men-servants, and maid-servants.

5:27 Sed et lepra Naaman adhærebit tibi, et semini tuo usque in sempiternum. Et egressus est ab eo leprosus quasi nix.

5:27 But the leprosy of Naaman, shall also stick to thee, and to thy seed for ever. And he went out from him a leper, as white as snow.

Chapter 6

6:1 Dixerunt autem filii prophetarum ad Eliseum : Ecce locus in quo habitamus coram te, angustus est nobis.

6:1 And the sons of the prophets said to Eliseus: Behold, the place where we dwell with thee is too strait for us.

6:2 Eamus usque ad Jordanem, et tollant singuli de silva materias singulas, ut ædificemus nobis ibi locum ad habitandum. Qui dixit : Ite.

6:2 Let us go as far as the Jordan, and take out of the wood every man a piece of timber, that we may build us there a place to dwell in. And he said: Go.

6:3 Et ait unus ex illis : Veni ergo et tu cum servis tuis. Respondit : Ego veniam.

6:3 And one of them said: But come thou also with thy servants. He answered: I will come.

6:4 Et abiit cum eis. Cumque venissent ad Jordanem, cædebant ligna.

6:4 So he went with them. And when they were come to the Jordan, they cut down wood.

6:5 Accidit autem ut cum unus materiam succidisset, caderet ferrum securis in aquam : exclamavitque ille, et ait : Heu ! heu ! heu ! domine mi : et hoc ipsum mutuo acceperam.

6:5 And it happened, as one was felling some timber, that the head of the ax fell into the water: and he cried out, and said: Alas, alas, alas, my lord, for this same was borrowed.

6:6 Dixit autem homo Dei : Ubi cecidit ? At ille monstravit ei locum. Præcidit ergo lignum, et misit illuc : natavitque ferrum,

6:6 And the man of God said: Where did it fall? and he shewed him the place: Then he cut off a piece of wood, and cast it in thither: and the iron swam.

6:7 et ait : Tolle. Qui extendit manum, et tulit illud.

6:7 And he said: Take it up. And he put out his hand, and took it.

6:8 Rex autem Syriæ pugnabat contra Israël, consiliumque iniit cum servis suis, dicens : In loco illo et illo ponamus insidias.

6:8 And the king of Syria warred against Israel, and took counsel with his servants, saying: In such and such a place, let us lay an ambush.

6:9 Misit itaque vir Dei ad regem Israël, dicens : Cave ne transeas in locum illum : quia ibi Syri in insidiis sunt.

6:9 And the man of God sent to the king of Israel, saying: Beware that thou pass not to such a place: for the Syrians are there in ambush.

6:10 Misit itaque rex Israël ad locum quem dixerat ei vir Dei, et præoccupavit eum, et observavit se ibi non semel neque bis.

6:10 And the king of Israel, sent to the place which the man of God had told him, and prevented him, and looked well to himself there not once nor twice.

6:11 Conturbatumque est cor regis Syriæ pro hac re : et convocatis servis suis, ait : Quare non indicatis mihi quis proditor mei sit apud regem Israël ?

6:11 And the heart of the king of Syria, was troubled for this thing. And calling together his servants, he said: Why do you not tell me who it is that betrays me to the king of Israel?

6:12 Dixitque unus servorum ejus : Nequaquam, domine mi rex, sed Eliseus propheta qui est in Israël, indicat regi Israël omnia verba quæcumque locutus fueris in conclavi tuo.

6:12 And one of his servants said: No one, my lord, O king: but Eliseus, the prophet, that is in Israel, telleth the king of Israel all the words, that thou speakest in thy privy chamber.

6:13 Dixitque eis : Ite, et videte ubi sit, ut mittam, et capiam eum. Annuntiaveruntque ei, dicentes : Ecce in Dothan.

6:13 And he said to them: Go, and see where he is: that I may send and take him. And they told him: saying: Behold he is in Dothan.

6:14 Misit ergo illuc equos et currus, et robur exercitus : qui cum venissent nocte, circumdederunt civitatem.

6:14 Therefore, he sent thither horses, and chariots, and the strength of an army: and they came by night, and beset the city.

6:15 Consurgens autem diluculo minister viri Dei, egressus vidit exercitum in circuitu civitatis, et equos et currus : nuntiavitque ei, dicens : Heu ! heu ! heu ! domine mi : quid faciemus ?

6:15 And the servant of the man of God, rising early went out, and saw an army round about the city, and horses and chariots: and he told him, saying: Alas, alas, alas, my lord, what shall we do?

6:16 At ille respondit : Noli timere : plures enim nobiscum sunt, quam cum illis.

6:16 But he answered: Fear not: for there are more with us than with them.

6:17 Cumque orasset Eliseus, ait : Domine, aperi oculos hujus, ut videat. Et aperuit Dominus oculos pueri, et vidit : et ecce mons plenus equorum et curruum igneorum in circuitu Elisei.

6:17 And Eliseus prayed, and said: Lord, open his eyes, that he may see. And the Lord opened the eyes of the servant, and he saw: and behold, the mountain was full of horses, and chariots of fire round about Eliseus.

6:18 Hostes vero descenderunt ad eum : porro Eliseus oravit ad Dominum, dicens : Percute, obsecro, gentem hanc cæcitate. Percussitque eos Dominus ne viderent, juxta verbum Elisei.

6:18 And the enemies came down to him: but Eliseus prayed to the Lord, saying: Strike, I beseech thee, this people with blindness: and the Lord struck them with blindness, according to the word of Eliseus.

6:19 Dixit autem ad eos Eliseus : Non est hæc via, neque ista est civitas : sequimini me, et ostendam vobis virum quem quæritis. Duxit ergo eos in Samariam :

6:19 And Eliseus said to them: This is not the way, neither is this the city: follow me, and I will shew you the man whom you seek. So he led them into Samaria.

6:20 cumque ingressi fuissent in Samariam, dixit Eliseus : Domine, aperi oculos istorum, ut videant. Aperuitque Dominus oculos eorum, et viderunt se esse in medio Samariæ.

6:20 And when they were come into Samaria, Eliseus said: Lord, open the eyes of these men, that they may see. And the Lord opened their eyes, and they saw themselves to be in the midst of Samaria.

6:21 Dixitque rex Israël ad Eliseum, cum vidisset eos : Numquid percutiam eos, pater mi ?

6:21 And the king of Israel said to Eliseus, when he saw them: My father, shall I kill them?

6:22 At ille ait : Non percuties : neque enim cepisti eos gladio et arcu tuo, ut percutias : sed pone panem et aquam coram eis, ut comedant et bibant, et vadant ad dominum suum.

6:22 And he said: Thou shalt not kill them: for thou didst not take them with thy sword, or thy bow, that thou mayst kill them: but set bread and water before them, that they may eat and drink, and go to their master.

6:23 Appositaque est eis ciborum magna præparatio, et comederunt et biberunt, et dimisit eos, abieruntque ad dominum suum, et ultra non venerunt latrones Syriæ in terram Israël.

6:23 And a great provision of meats was set before them, and they ate and drank; and he let them go: and they went away to their master: and the robbers of Syria came no more into the land of Israel.

6:24 Factum est autem post hæc, congregavit Benadad rex Syriæ universum exercitum suum, et ascendit, et obsidebat Samariam.

6:24 And it came to pass, after these things, that Benadad, king of Syria, gathered together all his army, and went up and besieged Samaria.

6:25 Factaque est fames magna in Samaria : et tamdiu obsessa est, donec venundaretur caput asini octoginta argenteis, et quarta pars cabi stercoris columbarum quinque argenteis.

6:25 And there was a great famine in Samaria: and so long did the siege continue, till the head of an ass was sold for fourscore pieces of silver, and the fourth part of a cabe of pigeons' dung, for five pieces of silver.

6:26 Cumque rex Israël transiret per murum, mulier quædam exclamavit ad eum, dicens : Salva me, domine mi rex.

6:26 And as the king of Israel was passing by the wall, a certain woman cried out to him, saying: Save me, my lord, O king.

6:27 Qui ait : Non te salvat Dominus : unde te possum salvare ? de area, vel de torculari ? Dixitque ad eam rex : Quid tibi vis ? Quæ respondit :

6:27 And he said: If the Lord doth not save thee, how can I save thee? out of the barnfloor, or out of the winepress? And the king said to her: What aileth thee? And she answered:

6:28 Mulier ista dixit mihi : Da filium tuum, ut comedamus eum hodie, et filium meum comedemus cras.

6:28 This woman said to me: Give thy son, that we may eat him today, and we will eat my son tomorrow.

6:29 Coximus ergo filium meum, et comedimus. Dixique ei die altera : Da filium tuum, ut comedamus eum. Quæ abscondit filium suum.

6:29 So we boiled my son, and ate him. And I said to her on the next day: Give thy son, that we may eat him. And she hath hid her son.

6:30 Quod cum audisset rex, scidit vestimenta sua, et transibat per murum. Viditque omnis populus cilicium quo vestitus erat ad carnem intrinsecus.

6:30 When the king heard this, he rent his garments, and passed by upon the wall. And all the people saw the haircloth which he wore within next to his flesh.

6:31 Et ait rex : Hæc mihi faciat Deus, et hæc addat, si steterit caput Elisei filii Saphat super ipsum hodie.

6:31 And the king said: May God do so and so to me, and may he add more, if the head of Eliseus, the son of Saphat, shall stand on him this day.

6:32 Eliseus autem sedebat in domo sua, et senes sedebant cum eo. Præmisit itaque virum : et antequam veniret nuntius ille, dixit ad senes : Numquid scitis quod miserit filius homicidæ hic, ut præcidatur caput meum ? videte ergo : cum venerit nuntius, claudite ostium, et non sinatis eum introire : ecce enim sonitus pedum domini ejus post eum est.

6:32 But Eliseus sat in his house, and the ancients sat with him. So he sent a man before: and before that messenger came, he said to the ancients: Do you know that this son of a murderer hath sent to cut off my head? Look then when the messenger shall come, shut the door, and suffer him not to come in: for behold the sound of his master's feet is behind him.

6:33 Adhuc illo loquente eis, apparuit nuntius qui veniebat ad eum. Et ait : Ecce, tantum malum a Domino est : quid amplius expectabo a Domino ?

6:33 While he was yet speaking to them, the messenger appeared, who was coming to him. And he said: Behold, so great an evil is from the Lord: what shall I look for more from the Lord?

Chapter 7

7:1 Dixit autem Eliseus : Audite verbum Domini : Hæc dicit Dominus : In tempore hoc cras modius similæ uno statere erit, et duo modii hordei statere uno, in porta Samariæ.

7:1 And Eliseus said: Hear ye the word of the Lord: Thus saith the Lord: Tomorrow, about this time, a bushel of fine flour shall be sold for a stater, and two bushels of barley for a stater, in the gate of Samaria.

7:2 Respondens unus de ducibus, super cujus manum rex incumbebat, homini Dei, ait : Si Dominus fecerit etiam cataractas in cælo, numquid poterit esse quod loqueris ? Qui ait : Videbis oculis tuis, et inde non comedes.

7:2 Then one of the lords, upon whose hand the king leaned, answering the man of God, said: If the Lord should make flood-gates in heaven, can that possibly be which thou sayest? And he said: Thou shalt see it with thy eyes, but shalt not eat thereof.

7:3 Quatuor ergo viri erant leprosi juxta introitum portæ : qui dixerunt ad invicem : Quid hic esse volumus donec moriamur ?

7:3 Now there were four lepers, at the entering in of the gate: and they said one to another: What mean we to stay here till we die?

7:4 sive ingredi voluerimus civitatem, fame moriemur : sive manserimus hic, moriendum nobis est : venite ergo, et transfugiamus ad castra Syriæ : si pepercerint nobis, vivemus : si autem occidere voluerint, nihilominus moriemur.

7:4 If we will enter into the city, we shall die with the famine: and if we will remain here, we must also die: come therefore, and let us run over to the camp of the Syrians. If they spare us, we shall live: but if they kill us, we shall but die.

7:5 Surrexerunt ergo vesperi, ut venirent ad castra Syriæ. Cumque venissent ad principium castrorum Syriæ, nullum ibidem repererunt.

7:5 So they arose in the evening, to go to the Syrian camp. And when they were come to the first part of the camp of the Syrians, they found no man there.

7:6 Siquidem Dominus sonitum audiri fecerat in castris Syriæ, curruum, et equorum, et exercitus plurimi : dixeruntque ad invicem : Ecce mercede conduxit adversum nos rex Israël reges Hethæorum et Ægyptiorum, et venerunt super nos.

7:6 For the Lord had made them hear, in the camp of Syria, the noise of chariots, and of horses, and of a very great army: and they said one to another: Behold, the king of Israel hath hired against us the kings of the Hethites, and of the Egyptians; and they are come upon us.

7:7 Surrexerunt ergo, et fugerunt in tenebris, et dereliquerunt tentoria sua, et equos et asinos, in castris, fugeruntque animas tantum suas salvare cupientes.

7:7 Wherefore they arose, and fled away in the dark, and left their tents, and their horses and asses in the camp, and fled, desiring to save their lives.

7:8 Igitur cum venissent leprosi illi ad principium castrorum, ingressi sunt unum tabernaculum, et comederunt et biberunt : tuleruntque inde argentum, et aurum, et vestes, et abierunt, et absconderunt : et rursum reversi sunt ad aliud tabernaculum, et inde similiter auferentes absconderunt.

7:8 So when these lepers were come to the beginning of the camp, they went into one tent, and ate and drank: and they took from thence silver, and gold, and raiment, and went, and hid it: and they came again, and went into another tent, and carried from thence in like manner, and hid it.

7:9 Dixeruntque ad invicem : Non recte facimus : hæc enim dies boni nuntii est. Si tacuerimus et noluerimus nuntiare usque mane, sceleris arguemur : venite, eamus, et nuntiemus in aula regis.

7:9 Then they said one to another: We do not well: for this is a day of good tidings. If we hold our peace, and do not tell it till the morning, we shall be charged with a crime: come, let us go, and tell it in the king's court.

7:10 Cumque venissent ad portam civitatis, narraverunt eis, dicentes : Ivimus ad castra Syriæ, et nullum ibidem reperimus hominem, nisi equos et asinos alligatos, et fixa tentoria.

7:10 So they came to the gate of the city, and told them, saying: We went to the camp of the Syrians, and we found no man there, but horses, and asses tied, and the tents standing.

7:11 Ierunt ergo portarii, et nuntiaverunt in palatio regis intrinsecus.

7:11 Then the guards of the gate went, and told it within in the king's palace.

7:12 Qui surrexit nocte, et ait ad servos suos : Dico vobis quid fecerint nobis Syri : sciunt quia fame laboramus, et idcirco egressi sunt de castris, et latitant in agris, dicentes : Cum egressi fuerint de civitate, capiemus eos vivos, et tunc civitatem ingredi poterimus.

7:12 And he arose in the night, and said to his servants: I tell you what the Syrians have done to us: They know that we suffer great famine, and therefore they are gone out of the camp, and lie hid in the fields, saying: When they come out of the city, we shall take them alive, and then we may get into the city.

7:13 Respondit autem unus servorum ejus : Tollamus quinque equos qui remanserunt in urbe (quia ipsi tantum sunt in universa multitudine Israël, alii enim consumpti sunt), et mittentes, explorare poterimus.

7:13 And one of his servants answered: Let us take the five horses that are remaining in the city (because there are no more in the whole multitude of Israel, for the rest are consumed), and let us send and see.

7:14 Adduxerunt ergo duos equos, misitque rex in castra Syrorum, dicens : Ite, et videte.

7:14 They brought therefore two horses, and the king sent into the camp of the Syrians, saying: Go, and see.

7:15 Qui abierunt post eos usque ad Jordanem : ecce autem omnis via plena erat vestibus et vasis quæ projecerant Syri cum turbarentur : reversique nuntii indicaverunt regi.

7:15 And they went after them, as far as the Jordan: and behold, all the way was full of garments, and vessels, which the Syrians had cast away, in their fright, and the messengers returned, and told the king.

7:16 Et egressus populus diripuit castra Syriæ : factusque est modius similæ statere uno, et duo modii hordei statere uno, juxta verbum Domini.

7:16 And the people going out, pillaged the camp of the Syrians: and a bushel of fine flour was sold for a stater, and two bushels of barley for a stater, according to the word of the Lord.

7:17 Porro rex ducem illum, in cujus manu incumbebat, constituit ad portam : quem conculcavit turba in introitu portæ, et mortuus est, juxta quod locutus fuerat vir Dei, quando descenderat rex ad eum.

7:17 And the king appointed that lord on whose hand he leaned, to stand at the gate: and the people trod upon him in the entrance of the gate; and he died, as the man of God had said, when the king came down to him.

7:18 Factumque est secundum sermonem viri Dei quem dixerat regi, quando ait : Duo modii hordei statere uno erunt, et modius similæ statere uno, hoc eodem tempore cras in porta Samariæ :

7:18 And it came to pass, according to the word of the man of God, which he spoke to the king, when he said: Two bushels of barley shall be for a stater, and a bushel of fine flour for a stater, at this very time tomorrow, in the gate of Samaria.

7:19 quando responderat dux ille viro Dei, et dixerat : Etiamsi Dominus fecerit cataractas in cælo, numquid poterit fieri quod loqueris ? Et dixit ei : Videbis oculis tuis, et inde non comedes.

7:19 When that lord answered the man of God, and said: Although the Lord should make flood-gates in heaven, could this come to pass which thou sayest? And he said to him: Thou shalt see it with thy eyes, and shalt not eat thereof.

7:20 Evenit ergo ei sicut prædictum fuerat, et conculcavit eum populus in porta, et mortuus est.

7:20 And so it fell out to him, as it was foretold, and the people trod upon him in the gate, and he died.

Chapter 8

8:1 Eliseus autem locutus est ad mulierem cujus vivere fecerat filium, dicens : Surge, vade tu et domus tua, et peregrinare ubicumque repereris : vocavit enim Dominus famem, et veniet super terram septem annis.

8:1 And Eliseus spoke to the woman, whose son he had restored to life, saying: Arise, and go thou, and thy household, and sojourn wheresoever thou canst find: for the Lord hath called a famine, and it shall come upon the land seven years.

8:2 Quæ surrexit, et fecit juxta verbum hominis Dei : et vadens cum domo sua, peregrinata est in terra Philisthiim diebus multis.

8:2 And she arose, and did according to the word of the man of God: and going with her household, she sojourned in the land of the Philistines many days.

8:3 Cumque finiti essent anni septem, reversa est mulier de terra Philisthiim : et egressa est ut interpellaret regem pro domo sua, et pro agris suis.

8:3 And when the seven years were ended, the woman returned out of the land of the Philistines, and she went forth to speak to the king for her house and for her lands.

8:4 Rex autem loquebatur cum Giezi puero viri Dei, dicens : Narra mihi omnia magnalia quæ fecit Eliseus.

8:4 And the king talked with Giezi, the servant of the man of God, saying: Tell me all the great things that Eliseus hath done.

8:5 Cumque ille narraret regi quomodo mortuum suscitasset, apparuit mulier cujus vivificaverat filium, clamans ad regem pro domo sua, et pro agris suis. Dixitque Giezi : Domine mi rex, hæc est mulier, et hic est filius ejus quem suscitavit Eliseus.

8:5 And when he was telling the king how he had raised one dead to life, the woman appeared, whose son he had restored to life, crying to the king for her house, and her lands. And Giezi said: My lord, O king, this is the woman, and this is her son, whom Eliseus raised to life.

8:6 Et interrogavit rex mulierem : quæ narravit ei. Deditque ei rex eunuchum unum, dicens : Restitue ei omnia quæ sua sunt, et universos reditus agrorum, a die qua reliquit terram usque ad præsens.

8:6 And the king asked the woman: and she told him. And the king appointed her an eunuch, saying: Restore her all that is hers, and all the revenues of the lands, from the day that she left the land to this present.

8:7 Venit quoque Eliseus Damascum, et Benadad rex Syriæ ægrotabat : nuntiaveruntque ei, dicentes : Venit vir Dei huc.

8:7 Eliseus also came to Damascus, and Benadad, king of Syria was sick; and they told him, saying: The man of God is come hither.

8:8 Et ait rex ad Hazaël : Tolle tecum munera, et vade in occursum viri Dei, et consule Dominum per eum, dicens : Si evadere potero de infirmitate mea hac ?

8:8 And the king said to Hazael: Take with thee presents, and go to meet the man of God, and consult the Lord by him, saying: Can I recover of this my illness?

8:9 Ivit igitur Hazaël in occursum ejus, habens secum munera, et omnia bona Damasci, onera quadraginta camelorum. Cumque stetisset coram eo, ait : Filius tuus Benadad rex Syriæ misit me ad te, dicens : Si sanari potero de infirmitate mea hac ?

8:9 And Hazael went to meet him, taking with him presents, and all the good things of Damascus, the burdens of forty camels. And when he stood before him, he said: Thy son, Benadad, the king of Syria, hath sent me to thee, saying: Can I recover of this my illness?

8:10 Dixitque ei Eliseus : Vade, dic ei : Sanaberis : porro ostendit mihi Dominus quia morte morietur.

8:10 And Eliseus said to him: Go tell him: Thou shalt recover: but the Lord hath shewed me that he shall surely die.

8:11 Stetique cum eo, et conturbatus est usque ad suffusionem vultus : flevitque vir Dei.

8:11 And he stood with him, and was troubled so far as to blush: and the man of God wept.

8:12 Cui Hazaël ait : Quare dominus meus flet ? At ille dixit : Quia scio quæ facturus sis filiis Israël mala. Civitates eorum munitas igne succendes, et juvenes eorum interficies gladio, et parvulos eorum elides, et prægnantes divides.

8:12 And Hazael said to him: Why doth my lord weep? And he said: Because I know the evil that thou wilt do to the children of Israel. Their strong cities thou wilt burn with fire, and their young men thou wilt kill with the sword, and thou wilt dash their children, and rip up their pregnant women.

8:13 Dixitque Hazaël : Quid enim sum servus tuus canis, ut faciam rem istam magnam ? Et ait Eliseus : Ostendit mihi Dominus te regem Syriæ fore.

8:13 And Hazael said: But what am I, thy servant, a dog, that I should do this great thing? And Eliseus said: The Lord hath shewed me that thou shalt be king of Syria.

8:14 Qui cum recessisset ab Eliseo, venit ad dominum suum. Qui ait ei : Quid dixit tibi Eliseus ? At ille respondit : Dixit mihi : Recipies sanitatem.

8:14 And when he was departed from Eliseus he came to his master, who said to him: What said Eliseus to thee? And he answered: He told me: Thou shalt recover.

8:15 Cumque venisset dies altera, tulit stragulum, et infudit aquam, et expandit super faciem ejus : quo mortuo, regnavit Hazaël pro eo.

8:15 And on the next day, he took a blanket, and poured water on it, and spread it upon his face: and he died, and Hazael reigned in his stead.

8:16 Anno quinto Joram filii Achab regis Israël, et Josaphat regis Juda, regnavit Joram filius Josaphat rex Juda.

8:16 In the fifth year of Joram, son of Achab, king of Israel, and of Josaphat, king of Juda, reigned Joram, son of Josaphat, king of Juda.

8:17 Triginta duorum annorum erat cum regnare cœpisset, et octo annis regnavit in Jerusalem.

8:17 He was two and thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem.

8:18 Ambulavitque in viis regum Israël, sicut ambulaverat domus Achab : filia enim Achab erat uxor ejus : et fecit quod malum est in conspectu Domini.

8:18 And he walked in the ways of the kings of Israel, as the house of Achab had walked: for the daughter of Achab was his wife: and he did that which was evil in the sight of the Lord.

8:19 Noluit autem Dominus disperdere Judam, propter David servum suum, sicut promiserat ei, ut daret illi lucernam, et filiis ejus cunctis diebus.

8:19 But the Lord would not destroy Juda, for David his servant's sake, as he had promised him, to give him a light, and to his children always.

8:20 In diebus ejus recessit Edom ne esset sub Juda, et constituit sibi regem.

8:20 In his days Edom revolted from being under Juda, and made themselves a king.

8:21 Venitque Joram Seira, et omnes currus cum eo : et surrexit nocte, percussitque Idumæos qui eum circumdederant, et principes curruum : populus autem fugit in tabernacula sua.

8:21 And Joram came to Seira, and all the chariots with him: and he arose in the night, and defeated the Edomites that had surrounded him, and the captains of the chariots, but the people fled into their tents.

8:22 Recessit ergo Edom ne esset sub Juda, usque ad diem hanc. Tunc recessit et Lobna in tempore illo.

8:22 So Edom revolted from being under Juda, unto this day. Then Lobna also revolted at the same time.

8:23 Reliqua autem sermonum Joram, et universa quæ fecit, nonne hæc scripta sunt in libro verborum dierum regum Juda ?

8:23 But the rest of the acts of Joram, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the words of the days of the kings of Juda?

8:24 Et dormivit Joram cum patribus suis, sepultusque est cum eis in civitate David, et regnavit Ochozias filius ejus pro eo.

8:24 And Joram slept with his fathers, and was buried with them in the city of David, and Ochozias, his son, reigned in his stead.

8:25 Anno duodecimo Joram filii Achab regis Israël regnavit Ochozias filius Joram regis Judæ.

8:25 In the twelfth year of Joram, the son of Achab, king of Israel, reigned Ochozias, son of Joram, king of Juda.

8:26 Viginti duorum annorum erat Ochozias cum regnare cœpisset, et uno anno regnavit in Jerusalem : nomen matris ejus Athalia filia Amri regis Israël.

8:26 Ochozias was two and twenty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned one year in Jerusalem: the name of his mother was Athalia the daughter of Amri king of Israel.

8:27 Et ambulavit in viis domus Achab : et fecit quod malum est coram Domino, sicut domus Achab : gener enim domus Achab fuit.

8:27 And he walked in the ways of the house of Achab: and he did evil before the Lord, as did the house of Achab: for he was the son in law of the house of Achab.

8:28 Abiit quoque cum Joram filio Achab ad præliandum contra Hazaël regem Syriæ in Ramoth Galaad, et vulneraverunt Syri Joram.

8:28 He went also with Joram, son of Achab, to fight against Hazael, king of Syria, in Ramoth Galaad, and the Syrians wounded Joram:

8:29 Qui reversus est ut curaretur in Jezrahel, quia vulneraverant eum Syri in Ramoth præliantem contra Hazaël regem Syriæ. Porro Ochozias filius Joram rex Juda descendit invisere Joram filium Achab in Jezrahel, quia ægrotabat ibi.

8:29 And he went back to be healed, in Jezrahel: because the Syrians had wounded him in Ramoth, when he fought against Hazael, king of Syria And Ochozias, the son of Joram, king of Juda, went down to visit Joram, the son of Achab, in Jezrahel, because he was sick there.

Chapter 9

9:1 Eliseus autem prophetes vocavit unum de filiis prophetarum, et ait illi : Accinge lumbos tuos, et tolle lenticulam olei hanc in manu tua, et vade in Ramoth Galaad.

9:1 And Eliseus the prophet, called one of the sons of the prophets, and said to him: Gird up thy loins, and take this little bottle of oil in thy hand, and go to Ramoth Galaad.

9:2 Cumque veneris illuc, videbis Jehu filium Josaphat filii Namsi : et ingressus suscitabis eum de medio fratrum suorum, et introduces in interius cubiculum.

9:2 And when thou art come thither, thou shalt see Jehu the son of Josaphat the son of Namsi: and going in, thou shalt make him rise up from amongst his brethren, and carry him into an inner chamber.

9:3 Tenensque lenticulam olei, fundes super caput ejus, et dices : Hæc dicit Dominus : Unxi te regem super Israël. Aperiesque ostium, et fugies, et non ibi subsistes.

9:3 Then taking the little bottle of oil, thou shalt pour it on his head, and shalt say: Thus saith the Lord: I have anointed thee king over Israel. And thou shalt open the door and flee, and shalt not stay there.

9:4 Abiit ergo adolescens puer prophetæ in Ramoth Galaad,

9:4 So the young man, the servant of the prophet, went away to Ramoth Galaad,

9:5 et ingressus est illuc : ecce autem principes exercitus sedebant : et ait : Verbum mihi ad te, o princeps. Dixitque Jehu : Ad quem ex omnibus nobis ? At ille dixit : Ad te, o princeps.

9:5 And went in thither: and behold, the captains of the army were sitting, and he said: I have a word to thee, O prince. And Jehu said: Unto whom of us all? And he said: To thee, O prince.

9:6 Et surrexit, et ingressus est cubiculum : at ille fudit oleum super caput ejus, et ait : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus Israël : Unxi te regem super populum Domini Israël,

9:6 And he arose, and went into the chamber: and he poured the oil upon his head, and said: Thus saith the Lord God of Israel: I have anointed thee king over Israel, the people of the Lord.

9:7 et percuties domum Achab domini tui, et ulciscar sanguinem servorum meorum prophetarum, et sanguinem omnium servorum Domini de manu Jezabel.

9:7 And thou shalt cut off the house of Achab, thy master, and I will revenge the blood of my servants, the prophets, and the blood of all the servants of the Lord, at the hand of Jezabel.

9:8 Perdamque omnem domum Achab : et interficiam de Achab mingentem ad parietem, et clausum et novissimum in Israël.

9:8 And I will destroy all the house of Achab, and I will cut off from Achab, him that pisseth against the wall, and him that is shut up, and the meanest in Israel.

9:9 Et dabo domum Achab sicut domum Jeroboam filii Nabat, et sicut domum Baasa filii Ahia.

9:9 And I will make the house of Achab, like the house of Jeroboam, the son of Nabat, and like the house of Baasa, the son of Ahias.

9:10 Jezabel quoque comedent canes in agro Jezrahel, nec erit qui sepeliat eam. Aperuitque ostium, et fugit.

9:10 And the dogs shall eat Jezabel, in the field of Jezrahel, and there shall be no one to bury her. And he opened the door and fled.

9:11 Jehu autem egressus est ad servos domini sui : qui dixerunt ei : Rectene sunt omnia ? quid venit insanus iste ad te ? Qui ait eis : Nostis hominem, et quid locutus sit.

9:11 Then Jehu went forth to the servants of his Lord: and they said to him: Are all things well? why came this madman to thee? And he said to them: You know the man, and what he said.

9:12 At ille responderunt : Falsum est, sed magis narra nobis. Qui ait eis : Hæc et hæc locutus est mihi, et ait : Hæc dicit Dominus : Unxi te regem super Israël.

9:12 But they answered: It is false; but rather do thou tell us. And he said to them: Thus and thus did he speak to me: and he said: Thus saith the Lord: I have anointed thee king over Israel.

9:13 Festinaverunt itaque, et unusquisque tollens pallium suum posuerunt sub pedibus ejus in similitudinem tribunalis, et cecinerunt tuba, atque dixerunt : Regnavit Jehu.

9:13 Then they made haste, and taking every man his garment, laid it under his feet, after the manner of a judgment seat, and they sounded the trumpet, and said: Jehu is king.

9:14 Conjuravit ergo Jehu filius Josaphat filii Namsi contra Joram : porro Joram obsederat Ramoth Galaad, ipse et omnis Israël contra Hazaël regem Syriæ :

9:14 So Jehu, the son of Josaphat, the son of Namsi, conspired against Joram. Now Joram had besieged Ramoth Galaad, he, and all Israel, fighting with Hazael, king of Syria:

9:15 et reversus fuerat ut curaretur in Jezrahel propter vulnera, quia percusserant eum Syri præliantem contra Hazaël regem Syriæ. Dixitque Jehu : Si placet vobis, nemo egrediatur profugus de civitate, ne vadat, et nuntiet in Jezrahel.

9:15 And was returned to be healed in Jezrahel of his wounds; for the Syrians had wounded him, when he fought with Hazael, king of Syria. And Jehu said: If it please you, let no man go forth or flee out of the city, lest he go, and tell in Jezrahel.

9:16 Et ascendit, et profectus est in Jezrahel : Joram enim ægrotabat ibi, et Ochozias rex Juda descenderat ad visitandum Joram.

9:16 And he got up, and went into Jezrahel for Joram was sick there, and Ochozias king of Juda, was come down to visit Joram.

9:17 Igitur speculator qui stabat super turrim Jezrahel, vidit globum Jehu venientis, et ait : Video ego globum. Dixitque Joram : Tolle currum, et mitte in occursum eorum, et dicat vadens : Rectene sunt omnia ?

9:17 The watchman therefore, that stood upon the tower of Jezrahel, saw the troop of Jehu coming, and said: I see a troop. And Joram said: Take a chariot, and send to meet them, and let him that goeth say: Is all well?

9:18 Abiit ergo qui ascenderat currum, in occursum ejus, et ait : Hæc dicit rex : Pacatane sunt omnia ? Dixitque Jehu : Quid tibi et paci ? transi, et sequere me. Nuntiavit quoque speculator, dicens : Venit nuntius ad eos, et non revertitur.

9:18 So there went one in a chariot to meet him, and said: Thus saith the king: Are all things peaceable? And Jehu said: What hast thou to do with peace? go behind and follow me. And the watchman told, saying: The messenger came to them, but he returneth not.

9:19 Misit etiam currum equorum secundum : venitque ad eos, et ait : Hæc dicit rex : Numquid pax est ? Et ait Jehu : Quid tibi et paci ? transi, et sequere me.

9:19 And he sent a second chariot of horses: and he came to them, and said: Thus saith the king: Is there peace? And Jehu said: What hast thou to do with peace? pass, and follow me.

9:20 Nuntiavit autem speculator, dicens : Venit usque ad eos, et non revertitur : est autem incessus quasi incessus Jehu filii Namsi, præceps enim graditur.

9:20 And the watchman told, saying: He came even to them, but returneth not: and the driving is like the driving of Jehu, the son of Namsi; for he drives furiously.

9:21 Et ait Joram : Junge currum. Junxeruntque currum ejus, et egressus est Joram rex Israël, et Ochozias rex Juda, singuli in curribus suis, egressique sunt in occursum Jehu, et invenerunt eum in agro Naboth Jezrahelitæ.

9:21 And Joram said: Make ready the chariot. And they made ready his chariot: and Joram, king of Israel, and Ochozias, king of Juda, went out, each in his chariot, and they went out to meet Jehu, and met him in the field of Naboth, the Jezrahelite.

9:22 Cumque vidisset Joram Jehu, dixit : Pax est, Jehu ? At ille respondit : Quæ pax ? adhuc fornicationes Jezabel matris tuæ, et veneficia ejus multa, vigent.

9:22 And when Joram saw Jehu, he said: Is there peace, Jehu? And he answered: What peace? so long as the fornications of Jezabel, thy mother, and her many sorceries, are in their vigour.

9:23 Convertit autem Joram manum suam, et fugiens ait ad Ochoziam : Insidiæ, Ochozia.

9:23 And Joram turned his hand, and fleeing, said to Ochozias: There is treachery, Ochozias.

9:24 Porro Jehu tetendit arcum manu, et percussit Joram inter scapulas : et egressa est sagitta per cor ejus, statimque corruit in curru suo.

9:24 But Jehu bent his bow with his hand, and shot Joram between the shoulders: and the arrow went out through his heart, and immediately he fell in his chariot.

9:25 Dixitque Jehu ad Badacer ducem : Tolle, projice eum in agro Naboth Jezrahelitæ : memini enim quando ego et tu sedentes in curru sequebamur Achab patrem hujus, quod Dominus onus hoc levaverit super eum, dicens :

9:25 And Jehu said to Badacer, his captain: Take him, and cast him into the field of Naboth, the Jezrahelite: for I remember, when I and thou, sitting in a chariot, followed Achab, this man's father, that the Lord laid this burden upon him, saying:

9:26 Si non pro sanguine Naboth, et pro sanguine filiorum ejus, quem vidi heri, ait Dominus, reddam tibi in agro isto, dicit Dominus. Nunc ergo tolle, et projice eum in agrum juxta verbum Domini.

9:26 If I do not requite thee in this field, saith the Lord, for the blood of Naboth, and for the blood of his children, which I saw yesterday, saith the Lord. So now take him, and cast him into the field, according to the word of the Lord.

9:27 Ochozias autem rex Juda videns hoc, fugit per viam domus horti : persecutusque est eum Jehu, et ait : Etiam hunc percutite in curru suo. Et percusserunt eum in ascensu Gaver, qui est juxta Jeblaam : qui fugit in Mageddo, et mortuus est ibi.

9:27 But Ochozias, king of Juda, seeing this, fled by the way of the garden house: and Jehu pursued him, and said: Strike him also in his chariot. And they struck him in the going up to Gaver, which is by Jeblaam: and he fled into Mageddo, and died there.

9:28 Et imposuerunt eum servi ejus super currum suum, et tulerunt in Jerusalem : sepelieruntque eum in sepulchro cum patribus suis in civitate David.

9:28 And his servants laid him upon his chariot, and carried him to Jerusalem: and they buried him in his sepulchre with his fathers, in the city of David.

9:29 Anno undecimo Joram filii Achab, regnavit Ochozias super Judam,

9:29 In the eleventh year of Joram, the son of Achab, Ochozias reigned over Juda;

9:30 venitque Jehu in Jezrahel. Porro Jezabel, introitu ejus audito, depinxit oculos suos stibio, et ornavit caput suum, et respexit per fenestram

9:30 And Jehu came into Jezrahel. But Jezabel, hearing of his coming in, painted her face with stibic stone, and adorned her head, and looked out of a window.

9:31 ingredientem Jehu per portam, et ait : Numquid pax potest esse Zambri, qui interfecit dominum suum ?

9:31 At Jehu coming in at the gate, and said: Can there be peace for Zambri, that hath killed his master?

9:32 Levavitque Jehu faciem suam ad fenestram, et ait : Quæ est ista ? et inclinaverunt se ad eum duo vel tres eunuchi.

9:32 And Jehu lifted up his face to the window, and said: Who is this? And two or three eunuchs bowed down to him.

9:33 At ille dixit eis : Præcipitate eam deorsum : et præcipitaverunt eam, aspersusque est sanguine paries, et equorum ungulæ conculcaverunt eam.

9:33 And he said to them: Throw her down headlong; And they threw her down, and the wall was sprinkled with her blood, and the hoofs of the horses trod upon her.

9:34 Cumque introgressus esset ut comederet biberetque, ait : Ite, et videte maledictam illam, et sepelite eam : quia filia regis est.

9:34 And when he was come in to eat, and to drink, he said: Go, and see after that cursed woman, and bury her; because she is a king's daughter.

9:35 Cumque issent ut sepelirent eam, non invenerunt nisi calvariam, et pedes, et summas manus.

9:35 And when they went to bury her, they found nothing but the skull, and the feet, and the extremities of her hands.

9:36 Reversique nuntiaverunt ei. Et ait Jehu : Sermo Domini est, quem locutus est per servum suum Eliam Thesbiten, dicens : In agro Jezrahel comedent canes carnes Jezabel,

9:36 And coming back they told him. And Jehu said: It is the word of the Lord, which he spoke by his servant Elias, the Thesbite, saying: In the field of Jezrahel the dogs shall eat the flesh of Jezabel.

9:37 et erunt carnes Jezabel sicut stercus super faciem terræ in agro Jezrahel, ita ut prætereuntes dicant : Hæccine est illa Jezabel ?

9:37 And the flesh of Jezabel shall be as dung upon the face of the earth in the field of Jezrahel; so that they who pass by shall say: Is this that same Jezabel?

Chapter 10

10:1 Erant autem Achab septuaginta filii in Samaria : scripsit ergo Jehu litteras, et misit in Samariam, ad optimates civitatis, et ad majores natu, et ad nutritios Achab, dicens :

10:1 And Achab had seventy sons in Samaria: so Jehu wrote letters, and sent to Samaria, to the chief men of the city, and to the ancients, and to them that brought up Achab's children, saying:

10:2 Statim ut acceperitis litteras has, qui habetis filios domini vestri, et currus, et equos, et civitates firmas, et arma,

10:2 As soon as you receive these letters, ye that have your master's sons, and chariots, and horses, and fenced cities, and armour,

10:3 eligite meliorem, et eum qui vobis placuerit de filiis domini vestri, et eum ponite super solium patris sui, et pugnate pro domo domini vestri.

10:3 Choose the best, and him that shall please you most of your master's sons, and set him on his father's throne, and fight for the house of your master.

10:4 Timuerunt illi vehementer, et dixerunt : Ecce duo reges non potuerunt stare coram eo, et quomodo nos valebimus resistere ?

10:4 But they were exceedingly afraid, and said: Behold two kings could not stand before him, and how shall we be able to resist?

10:5 Miserunt ergo præpositi domus, et præfecti civitatis, et majores natu, et nutritii, ad Jehu, dicentes : Servi tui sumus : quæcumque jusseris faciemus, nec constituemus nobis regem : quæcumque tibi placent, fac.

10:5 Therefore they that were over the king's house, and the rulers of the city, and the ancients, and the bringers up of the children, sent to Jehu, saying: We are thy servants: whatsoever thou shalt command us we will do; we will not make us any king: do thou all that pleaseth thee.

10:6 Rescripsit autem eis litteras secundo, dicens : Si mei estis, et obeditis mihi, tollite capita filiorum domini vestri, et venite ad me hac eadem hora cras in Jezrahel. Porro filii regis, septuaginta viri, apud optimates civitates nutriebantur.

10:6 And he wrote letters the second time to them, saying: If you be mine, and will obey me, take the heads of the sons of your master, and come to me to Jezrahel by tomorrow at this time. Now the king's sons, being seventy men, were brought up with the chief men of the city.

10:7 Cumque venissent litteras ad eos, tulerunt filios regis, et occiderunt septuaginta viros, et posuerunt capita eorum in cophinis, et miserunt ad eum in Jezrahel.

10:7 And when the letters came to them, they took the king's sons, and slew seventy persons, and put their heads in baskets, and sent them to him to Jezrahel.

10:8 Venit autem nuntius, et indicavit ei, dicens : Attulerunt capita filiorum regis. Qui respondit : Ponite ea ad duos acervos juxta introitum portæ usque mane.

10:8 And a messenger came, and told him, saying: They have brought the heads of the king's sons. And he said: Lay ye them in two heaps by the entering in of the gate until the morning.

10:9 Cumque diluxisset, egressus est, et stans dixit ad omnem populum : Justi estis : si ego conjuravi contra dominum meum et interfeci eum, quis percussit omnes hos ?

10:9 And when it was light, he went out, and standing, said to all the people: You are just: if I conspired against my master, and slew him; who hath slain all these?

10:10 videte ergo nunc quoniam non cecidit de sermonibus Domini in terram, quos locutus est Dominus super domum Achab : et Dominus fecit quod locutus est in manu servi sui Eliæ.

10:10 See therefore now that there hath not fallen to the ground any of the words of the Lord, which the Lord spoke concerning the house of Achab, and the Lord hath done that which he spoke in the hand of his servant Elias.

10:11 Percussit igitur Jehu omnes qui reliqui erant de domo Achab in Jezrahel, et universos optimates ejus, et notos, et sacerdotes, donec non remanerent ex eo reliquiæ.

10:11 So Jehu slew all that were left of the house of Achab in Jezrahel, and all his chief men, and his friends, and his priests, till there were no remains left of him.

10:12 Et surrexit, et venit in Samariam : cumque venisset ad Cameram pastorum in via,

10:12 And he arose, and went to Samaria: and when he was come to the shepherds' cabin in the way,

10:13 invenit fratres Ochoziæ regis Juda : dixitque ad eos : Quinam estis vos ? Qui responderunt : Fratres Ochoziæ sumus, et descendimus ad salutandos filios regis, et filios reginæ.

10:13 He met with the brethren of Ochozias, king of Juda, and he said to them: Who are you? And they answered: We are the brethren of Ochozias, and are come down to salute the sons of the king, and the sons of the queen.

10:14 Qui ait : Comprehendite eos vivos. Quos cum comprehendissent vivos, jugulaverunt eos in cisterna juxta Cameram, quadraginta duos viros : et non reliquit ex eis quemquam.

10:14 And he said: Take them alive. And they took them alive, and killed them at the pit by the cabin, two and forty men, and he left not any of them.

10:15 Cumque abiisset inde, invenit Jonadab filium Rechab in occursum sibi, et benedixit ei. Et ait ad eum : Numquid est cor tuum rectum, sicut cor meum cum corde tuo ? Et ait Jonadab : Est. Si est, inquit, da manum tuam. Qui dedit ei manum suam. At ille levavit eum ad se in currum :

10:15 And when he was departed thence, he found Jonadab, the son of Rechab, coming to meet him, and he blessed him. And he said to him: Is thy heart right as my heart is with thy heart? And Jonadab said: It is. If it be, said he, give me thy hand. He gave him his hand. And he lifted him up to him into the chariot,

10:16 dixitque ad eum : Veni mecum, et vide zelum meum pro Domino. Et impositum in curru suo

10:16 And said to him: Come with me, and see my zeal for the Lord. So he made him ride in his chariot,

10:17 duxit in Samariam. Et percussit omnes qui reliqui fuerant de Achab in Samaria usque ad unum, juxta verbum Domini quod locutus est per Eliam.

10:17 And brought him into Samaria. And he slew all that were left of Achab, in Samaria, to a man, according to the word of the Lord which he spoke by Elias.

10:18 Congregavit ergo Jehu omnem populum, et dixit ad eos : Achab coluit Baal parum, ego autem colam eum amplius.

10:18 And Jehu gathered together all the people, and said to them: Achab worshipped Baal a little, but I will worship him more.

10:19 Nunc igitur omnes prophetas Baal, et universos servos ejus, et cunctos sacerdotes ipsius vocate ad me : nullus sit qui non veniat : sacrificium enim grande est mihi Baal : quicumque defuerit, non vivet. Porro Jehu faciebat hoc insidiose, ut disperderet cultores Baal.

10:19 Now therefore call to me all the prophets of Baal, and all his servants, and all his priests: let none be wanting, for I have a great sacrifice to offer to Baal: whosoever shall be wanting, shall not live. Now Jehu did this craftily, that he might destroy the worshippers of Baal.

10:20 Et dixit : Sanctificate diem solemnem Baal. Vocavitque,

10:20 And he said: Proclaim a festival for Baal. And he called,

10:21 et misit in universos terminos Israël, et venerunt cuncti servi Baal : non fuit residuus ne unus quidem qui non veniret. Et ingressi sunt templum Baal : et repleta est domus Baal, a summo usque ad summum.

10:21 And he sent into all the borders of Israel; and all the servants of Baal came: there was not one left that did not come. And they went into the temple of Baal: and the house of Baal was filled, from one end to the other.

10:22 Dixitque his qui erant super vestes : Proferte vestimenta universis servis Baal. Et protulerunt eis vestes.

10:22 And he said to them that were over the wardrobe: Bring forth garments for all the servants of Baal. And they brought them forth garments.

10:23 Ingressusque Jehu, et Jonadab filius Rechab, templum Baal, ait cultoribus Baal : Perquirite, et videte, ne quis forte vobiscum sit de servis Domini, sed ut sint servi Baal soli.

10:23 And Jehu, and Jonadab, the son of Rechab, went to the temple of Baal, and said to the worshippers of Baal: Search, and see that there be not any with you of the servants of the Lord, but that there be the servants of Baal only.

10:24 Ingressi sunt igitur ut facerent victimas et holocausta : Jehu autem præparaverat sibi foris octoginta viros, et dixerat eis : Quicumque fugerit de hominibus his, quos ego adduxero in manus vestras, anima ejus erit pro anima illius.

10:24 And they went in to offer sacrifices and burnt offerings: but Jehu had prepared him fourscore men without, and said to them: If any of the men escape, whom I have brought into your hands, he that letteth him go, shall answer life for life.

10:25 Factum est autem, cum completum esset holocaustum, præcepit Jehu militibus et ducibus suis : Ingredimini, et percutite eos : nullus evadat. Percusseruntque eos in ore gladii, et projecerunt milites et duces : et ierunt in civitatem templi Baal,

10:25 And it came to pass, when the burnt offering was ended, that Jehu commanded his soldiers and captains, saying: Go in, and kill them: let none escape. And the soldiers and captains slew them with the edge of the sword, and cast them out: and they went into the city of the temple of Baal,

10:26 et protulerunt statuam de fano Baal, et combusserunt,

10:26 And brought the statue out of Baal's temple, and burnt it,

10:27 et comminuerunt eam. Destruxerunt quoque ædem Baal, et fecerunt pro ea latrinas usque in diem hanc.

10:27 And broke it in pieces. They destroyed also the temple of Baal, and made a jakes in its place unto this day.

10:28 Delevit itaque Jehu Baal de Israël :

10:28 So Jehu destroyed Baal out of Israel:

10:29 verumtamen a peccatis Jeroboam filii Nabat, qui peccare fecit Israël, non recessit, nec dereliquit vitulos aureos qui erant in Bethel et in Dan.

10:29 But yet he departed not from the sins of Jeroboam, the son of Nabat, who made Israel to sin, nor did he forsake the golden calves that were in Bethel, and Dan.

10:30 Dixit autem Dominus ad Jehu : Quia studiose egisti quod rectum erat, et placebat in oculis meis, et omnia quæ erant in corde meo fecisti contra domum Achab : filii tui usque ad quartam generationem sedebunt super thronum Israël.

10:30 And the Lord said to Jehu: because thou hast diligently executed that which was right and pleasing in my eyes, and hast done to the house of Achab according to all that was in my heart: thy children shall sit upon the throne of Israel to the fourth generation.

10:31 Porro Jehu non custodivit ut ambularet in lege Domini Dei Israël in toto corde suo : non enim recessit a peccatis Jeroboam, qui peccare fecerat Israël.

10:31 But Jehu took no heed to walk in the law of the Lord, the God of Israel, with all his heart: for he departed not from the sins of Jeroboam, who had made Israel to sin.

10:32 In diebus illis cœpit Dominus tædere super Israël : percussitque eos Hazaël in universis finibus Israël,

10:32 In those days the Lord began to be weary of Israel: and Hazael ravaged them in all the coasts of Israel,

10:33 a Jordane contra orientalem plagam, omnem terram Galaad, et Gad, et Ruben, et Manasse, ab Aroër, quæ est super torrentem Arnon, et Galaad, et Basan.

10:33 From the Jordan eastward, all the land of Galaad, and Gad, and Ruben, and Manasses, from Aroer, which is upon the torrent Arnon, and Galaad, and Basan.

10:34 Reliqua autem verborum Jehu, et universa quæ fecit, et fortitudo ejus, nonne hæc scripta sunt in libro verborum dierum regum Israël ?

10:34 But the rest of the acts of Jehu, and all that he did, and his strength, are they not written in the book of the words of the days of the kings of Israel?

10:35 Et dormivit Jehu cum patribus suis, sepelieruntque eum in Samaria : et regnavit Joachaz filius ejus pro eo.

10:35 And Jehu slept with his fathers, and they buried him in Samaria: and Joachaz, his son, reigned in his stead.

10:36 Dies autem quos regnavit Jehu super Israël, viginti et octo anni sunt in Samaria.

10:36 And the time that Jehu reigned over Israel, in Samaria, was eight and twenty years.

Chapter 11

11:1 Athalia vero mater Ochoziæ, videns mortuum filium suum, surrexit, et interfecit omne semen regium.

11:1 Now Athalia, the mother of Ochozias, seeing that her son was dead, arose and slew all the royal seed.

11:2 Tollens autem Josaba filia regis Joram, soror Ochoziæ, Joas filium Ochoziæ, furata est eum de medio filiorum regis qui interficiebantur, et nutricem ejus de triclinio : et abscondit eum a facie Athaliæ ut non interficeretur.

11:2 But Josaba the daughter of king Joram, sister of Ochozias, took Joas, the son of Ochozias, and stole him from among the king's sons that were slain, out of the bedchamber with his nurse: and hid him from the face of Athalia; so that he was not slain.

11:3 Eratque cum ea sex annis clam in domo Domini : porro Athalia regnavit super terram.

11:3 And he was with her six years, hid in the house of the Lord. And Athalia reigned over the land.

11:4 Anno autem septimo misit Jojada, et assumens centuriones et milites, introduxit ad se in templum Domini, pepigitque cum eis fœdus : et adjurans eos in domo Domini, ostendit eis filium regis :

11:4 And in the seventh year Joiada sent, and taking the centurions and soldiers, brought them in to him into the temple of the Lord, and made a covenant with them: and taking an oath of them in the house of the Lord, shewed them the king's son:

11:5 et præcepit illis, dicens : Iste est sermo, quem facere debetis :

11:5 And he commanded them, saying: This is the thing that you must do.

11:6 tertia pars vestrum introëat sabbato, et observet excubias domus regis. Tertia autem pars sit ad portam Sur, et tertia pars sit ad portam quæ est post habitaculum scutariorum : et custodietis excubias domus Messa.

11:6 Let a third part of you go in on the sabbath, and keep the watch of the king's house. And let a third part be at the gate of Sur; and let a third part be at the gate behind the dwelling of the shieldbearers; and you shall keep the watch of the house of Messa.

11:7 Duæ vero partes e vobis, omnes egredientes sabbato, custodiant excubias domus Domini circa regem.

11:7 But let two parts of you all that go forth on the sabbath, keep the watch of the house of the Lord about the king.

11:8 Et vallabitis eum, habentes arma in manibus vestris : si quis autem ingressus fuerit septum templi, interficiatur : eritisque cum rege introëunte et egrediente.

11:8 And you shall compass him round about, having weapons in your hands: and if any man shall enter the precinct of the temple, let him be slain: and you shall be with the king, coming in and going out.

11:9 Et fecerunt centuriones juxta omnia quæ præceperat eis Jojada sacerdos : et assumentes singuli viros suos qui ingrediebantur sabbatum, cum his qui egrediebantur sabbato, venerunt ad Jojadam sacerdotem.

11:9 And the centurions did according to all things that Joiada the priest, had commanded them: and taking every one their men, that went in on the sabbath, with them that went out in the sabbath, came to Joiada, the priest.

11:10 Qui dedit eis hastas et arma regis David, quæ erant in domo Domini.

11:10 And he gave them the spears, and the arms of king David, which were in the house of the Lord.

11:11 Et steterunt singuli habentes arma in manu sua, a parte templi dextera usque ad partem sinistram altaris et ædis, circum regem.

11:11 And they stood, having every one their weapons in their hands, from the right side of the temple, unto the left side of the altar, and of the temple, about the king.

11:12 Produxitque filium regis, et posuit super eum diadema et testimonium : feceruntque eum regem, et unxerunt : et plaudentes manu, dixerunt : Vivat rex.

11:12 And he brought forth the king's son, and put the diadem upon him, and the testimony: and they made him king, and anointed him: and clapping their hands, they said: God save the king.

11:13 Audivit autem Athalia vocem populi currentis : et ingressa ad turbas in templum Domini,

11:13 And Athalia heard the noise of the people running: and going in to the people into the temple of the Lord,

11:14 vidit regem stantem super tribunal juxta morem, et cantores, et tubas prope eum, omnemque populum terræ lætantem, et canentem tubis : et scidit vestimenta sua, clamavitque : Conjuratio, conjuratio.

11:14 She saw the king standing upon a tribunal, as the manner was, and the singers, and the trumpets near him, and all the people of the land rejoicing, and sounding the trumpets: and she rent her garments, and cried: A conspiracy, a conspiracy.

11:15 Præcepit autem Jojada centurionibus qui erant super exercitum, et ait eis : Educite eam extra septa templi, et quicumque eam secutus fuerit, feriatur gladio. Dixerat enim sacerdos : Non occidatur in templo Domini.

11:15 But Joiada commanded the centurions that were over the army, and said to them: Have her forth without the precinct of the temple, and whosoever shall follow her, let him be slain with the sword. For the priest had said: Let her not be slain in the temple of the Lord.

11:16 Imposueruntque ei manus, et impegerunt eam per viam introitus equorum, juxta palatium, et interfecta est ibi.

11:16 And they laid hands on her: and thrust her out by the way by which the horses go in, by the palace, and she was slain there.

11:17 Pepigit ergo Jojada fœdus inter Dominum, et inter regem, et inter populum, ut esset populus Domini : et inter regem et populum.

11:17 And Joiada made a covenant between the Lord, and the king, and the people, that they should be the people of the Lord; and between the king and the people.

11:18 Ingressusque est omnis populus terræ templum Baal, et destruxerunt aras ejus, et imagines contriverunt valide : Mathan quoque sacerdotem Baal occiderunt coram altari. Et posuit sacerdos custodias in domo Domini.

11:18 And all the people of the land went into the temple of Baal, and broke down his altars, and his images they broke in pieces thoroughly: they slew also Mathan the priest of Baal before the altar. And the priest set guards in the house of the Lord.

11:19 Tulitque centuriones, et Cerethi et Phelethi legiones, et omnem populum terræ, deduxeruntque regem de domo Domini : et venerunt per viam portæ scutariorum in palatium, et sedit super thronum regum.

11:19 And he took the centurions, and the bands of the Cerethi, and the Phelethi, and all the people of the land, and they brought the king from the house of the Lord: and they came by the way of the gate of the shieldbearers into the palace, and he sat on the throne of the kings.

11:20 Lætatusque est omnis populus terræ, et civitas conquievit : Athalia autem occisa est gladio in domo regis.

11:20 And all the people of the land rejoiced, and the city was quiet: but Athalia was slain with the sword in the king's house.

11:21 Septemque annorum erat Joas, cum regnare cœpisset.

11:21 Now Joas was seven years old when he began to reign.

Chapter 12

12:1 Anno septimo Jehu, regnavit Joas : et quadraginta annis regnavit in Jerusalem. Nomen matris ejus Sebia de Bersabee.

12:1 In the seventh year of Jehu, Joas began to reign: and he reigned forty years in Jerusalem. The name of his mother was Sebia, of Bersabee.

12:2 Fecitque Joas rectum coram Domino cunctis diebus quibus docuit eum Jojada sacerdos.

12:2 And Joas did that which was right before the Lord all the days that Joiada, the priest, taught him.

12:3 Verumtamen excelsa non abstulit : adhuc enim populus immolabat, et adolebat in excelsis incensum.

12:3 But yet he took not away the high places: for the people still sacrificed and burnt incense in the high places.

12:4 Dixitque Joas ad sacerdotes : Omnem pecuniam sanctorum, quæ illata fuerit in templum Domini a prætereuntibus, quæ offertur pro pretio animæ, et quam sponte et arbitrio cordis sui inferunt in templum Domini :

12:4 And Joas said to the priests: all the money of the sanctified things, which is brought into the temple of the Lord by those that pass, which is offered for the price of a soul, and which of their own accord, and of their own free heart, they bring into the temple of the Lord:

12:5 accipiant illam sacerdotes juxta ordinem suum, et instaurent sartatecta domus, si quid necessarium viderint instauratione.

12:5 Let the priests take it according to their order and repair the house, wheresoever they shall see any thing that wanteth repairing.

12:6 Igitur usque ad vigesimum tertium annum regis Joas, non instauraverunt sacerdotes sartatecta templi.

12:6 Now till the three and twentieth year of king Joas the priests did not make the repairs of the temple.

12:7 Vocavitque rex Joas Jojadam pontificem et sacerdotes, dicens eis : Quare sartatecta non instauratis templi ? nolite ergo amplius accipere pecuniam juxta ordinem vestrum, sed ad instaurationem templi reddite eam.

12:7 And king Joas called Joiada, the high priest, and the priests, saying to them: Why do you not repair the temple? Take you, therefore, money no more according to your order, but restore it for the repairing of the temple.

12:8 Prohibitique sunt sacerdotes ultra accipere pecuniam a populo, et instaurare sartatecta domus.

12:8 And the priests were forbidden to take any more money of the people, and to make the repairs of the house.

12:9 Et tulit Jojada pontifex gazophylacium unum, aperuitque foramen desuper, et posuit illud juxta altare ad dexteram ingredientium domum Domini : mittebantque in eo sacerdotes qui custodiebant ostia, omnem pecuniam quæ deferebatur ad templum Domini.

12:9 And Joiada, the high priest, took a chest, and bored a hole in the top, and set it by the altar at the right hand of them that came into the house of the Lord; and the priests that kept the doors, put therein all the money that was brought to the temple of the Lord.

12:10 Cumque viderent nimiam pecuniam esse in gazophylacio, ascendebat scriba regis, et pontifex, effundebantque et numerabant pecuniam quæ inveniebatur in domo Domini :

12:10 And when they saw that there was very much money in the chest, the king's scribe, and the high priest, came up, and poured it out, and counted the money that was found in the house of the Lord.

12:11 et dabant eam juxta numerum atque mensuram in manu eorum qui præerant cæmentariis domus Domini : qui impendebant eam in fabris lignorum et in cæmentariis, iis qui operabantur in domo Domini,

12:11 And they gave it out by number and measure into the hands of them that were over the builders of the house of the Lord: and they laid it out to the carpenters, and the masons, that wrought in the house of the Lord,

12:12 et sartatecta faciebant : et in iis qui cædebant saxa, et ut emerent ligna, et lapides, qui excidebantur, ita ut impleretur instauratio domus Domini in universis quæ indigebant expensa ad muniendam domum.

12:12 And made the repairs: and to them that cut stones, and to buy timber, and stones to be hewed, that the repairs of the house of the Lord might be completely finished, and wheresoever there was need of expenses to uphold the house.

12:13 Verumtamen non fiebant ex eadem pecunia hydriæ templi Domini, et fuscinulæ, et thuribula, et tubæ, et omne vas aureum et argenteum, de pecunia quæ inferebatur in templum Domini.

12:13 But there were not made of the same money for the temple of the Lord, bowls, or fleshhooks, or censers, or trumpets, or any vessel of gold and silver, of the money that was brought into the temple of the Lord:

12:14 Iis enim qui faciebant opus, dabatur ut instauraretur templum Domini :

12:14 For it was given to them that did the work, that the temple of the Lord might be repaired.

12:15 et non fiebat ratio iis hominibus qui accipiebant pecuniam ut distribuerent eam artificibus, sed in fide tractabant eam.

12:15 And they reckoned not with the men that received the money to distribute it to the workmen, but they bestowed it faithfully.

12:16 Pecuniam vero pro delicto, et pecuniam pro peccatis non inferebant in templum Domini, quia sacerdotum erat.

12:16 But the money for trespass, and the money for sins, they brought not into the temple of the Lord, because it was for the priests.

12:17 Tunc ascendit Hazaël rex Syriæ, et pugnabat contra Geth, cepitque eam : et direxit faciem suam ut ascenderet in Jerusalem.

12:17 Then Hazael, king of Syria, went up, and fought against Geth, and took it, and set his face to go up to Jerusalem.

12:18 Quam ob rem tulit Joas rex Juda omnia sanctificata quæ consecraverant Josaphat, et Joram, et Ochozias, patres ejus reges Juda, et quæ ipse obtulerat : et universum argentum quod inveniri potuit in thesauris templi Domini et in palatio regis : misitque Hazaëli regi Syriæ, et recessit ab Jerusalem.

12:18 Wherefore Joas, king of Juda, took all the sanctified things, which Josaphat, and Joram, and Ochozias, his fathers, the kings of Juda, had dedicated to holy uses, and which he himself had offered: and all the silver that could be found in the treasures of the temple of the Lord, and in the king's palace: and sent it to Hazael, king of Syria, and he went off from Jerusalem.

12:19 Reliqua autem sermonum Joas, et universa quæ fecit, nonne hæc scripta sunt in libro verborum dierum regum Juda ?

12:19 And the rest of the acts of Joas, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the words of the days of the kings of Juda?

12:20 Surrexerunt autem servi ejus, et conjuraverunt inter se, percusseruntque Joas in domo Mello in descensu Sella.

12:20 And his servants arose, and conspired among themselves, and slew Joas, in the house of Mello, in the descent of Sella.

12:21 Josachar namque filius Semaath, et Jozabad filius Somer servi ejus, percusserunt eum, et mortuus est : et sepelierunt eum cum patribus suis in civitate David : regnavitque Amasias filius ejus pro eo.

12:21 For Josachar the son of Semaath, and Jozabad the son of Somer his servant, struck him, and he died: and they buried him with his fathers in the city of David; and Amasias, his son, reigned in his stead.

Chapter 13

13:1 Anno vigesimo tertio Joas filii Ochoziæ regis Juda, regnavit Joachaz filius Jehu super Israël in Samaria decem et septem annis.

13:1 In the three and twentieth year of Joas son of Ochozias, king of Juda, Joachaz, the son of Jehu, reigned over Israel, in Samaria, seventeen years.

13:2 Et fecit malum coram Domino, secutusque est peccata Jeroboam filii Nabat, qui peccare fecit Israël, et non declinavit ab eis.

13:2 And he did evil before the Lord, and followed the sins of Jeroboam, the son of Nabat, who made Israel to sin; and he departed not from them.

13:3 Iratusque est furor Domini contra Israël, et tradidit eos in manu Hazaël regis Syriæ, et in manu Benadad filii Hazaël, cunctis diebus.

13:3 And the wrath of the Lord was kindled against Israel, and he delivered them into the hand of Hazael, the king of Syria, and into the hand of Benadad, the son of Hazael, all days.

13:4 Deprecatus est autem Joachaz faciem Domini, et audivit eum Dominus : vidit enim angustiam Israël, quia attriverat eos rex Syriæ :

13:4 But Joachaz besought the face of the Lord, and the Lord heard him: for he saw the distress of Israel, because the king of Syria had oppressed them:

13:5 et dedit Dominus salvatorem Israëli, et liberatus est de manu regis Syriæ : habitaveruntque filii Israël in tabernaculis suis sicut heri et nudiustertius.

13:5 And the Lord gave Israel a saviour, and they were delivered out of the hand of the king of Syria: and the children of Israel dwelt in their pavilions as yesterday and the day before.

13:6 Verumtamen non recesserunt a peccatis domus Jeroboam, qui peccare fecit Israël, sed in ipsis ambulaverunt : siquidem et lucus permansit in Samaria.

13:6 But yet they departed not from the sins of the house of Jeroboam, who made Israel to sin, but walked in them: and there still remained a grove also in Samaria.

13:7 Et non sunt derelicti Joachaz de populo nisi quinquaginta equites, et decem currus, et decem millia peditum : interfecerat enim eos rex Syriæ, et redegerat quasi pulverem in tritura areæ.

13:7 And Joachaz had no more left of the people than fifty horsemen, and ten chariots, and ten thousand footmen: for the king of Syria had slain them, and had brought them low as dust by threshing in the barnfloor.

13:8 Reliqua autem sermonum Joachaz, et universa quæ fecit, et fortitudo ejus, nonne hæc scripta sunt in libro sermonum dierum regum Israël ?

13:8 But the rest of the acts of Joachaz, and all that he did, and his valour, are they not written in the book of the words of the days of the kings of Israel?

13:9 Dormivitque Joachaz cum patribus suis, et sepelierunt eum in Samaria : regnavitque Joas filius ejus pro eo.

13:9 And Joachaz slept with his fathers, and they buried him in Samaria: and Joas, his son, reigned in his stead.

13:10 Anno trigesimo septimo Joas regis Juda, regnavit Joas filius Joachaz super Israël in Samaria sedecim annis.

13:10 In the seven and thirtieth year of Joas, king of Juda, Joas the son of Joachaz reigned over Israel, in Samaria, sixteen years.

13:11 Et fecit quod malum est in conspectu Domini : non declinavit ab omnibus peccatis Jeroboam filii Nabat, qui peccare fecit Israël, sed in ipsis ambulavit.

13:11 And he did that which is evil in the sight of the Lord: he departed not from all the sins of Jeroboam, the son of Nabat, who made Israel to sin; but he walked in them.

13:12 Reliqua autem sermonum Joas, et universa quæ fecit, et fortitudo ejus, quomodo pugnaverit contra Amasiam regem Juda, nonne hæc scripta sunt in libro sermonum dierum regum Israël ?

13:12 But the rest of the acts of Joas, and all that he did, and his valour wherewith he fought against Amasias, king of Juda, are they not written in the book of the words of the days of the kings of Israel?

13:13 Et dormivit Joas cum patribus suis : Jeroboam autem sedit super solium ejus. Porro Joas sepultus est in Samaria cum regibus Israël.

13:13 And Joas slept with his fathers; and Jeroboam sat upon his throne. But Joas was buried in Samaria, with the kings of Israel.

13:14 Eliseus autem ægrotabat infirmitate, qua et mortuus est : descenditque ad eum Joas rex Israël, et flebat coram eo, dicebatque : Pater mi, pater mi, currus Israël et auriga ejus.

13:14 Now Eliseus was sick of the illness whereof he died: and Joas, king of Israel, went down to him, and wept before him, and said: O my father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the guider thereof.

13:15 Et ait illi Eliseus : Affer arcum et sagittas. Cumque attulisset ad eum arcum et sagittas,

13:15 And Eliseus said to him: Bring a bow and arrows. And when he had brought him a bow and arrows,

13:16 dixit ad regem Israël : Pone manum tuam super arcum. Et cum posuisset ille manum suam, superposuit Eliseus manus suas manibus regis,

13:16 He said to the king of Israel: Put thy hand upon the bow. And when he had put his hand, Eliseus put his hands over the king's hands,

13:17 et ait : Aperi fenestram orientalem. Cumque aperuisset, dixit Eliseus : Jace sagittam. Et jecit. Et ait Eliseus : Sagitta salutis Domini, et sagitta salutis contra Syriam : percutiesque Syriam in Aphec, donec consumas eam.

13:17 And said: Open the window to the east. And when he had opened it, Eliseus said: Shoot an arrow. And he shot. And Eliseus said: The arrow of the Lord's deliverance, and the arrow of the deliverance from Syria: and thou shalt strike the Syrians in Aphec, till thou consume them.

13:18 Et ait : Tolle sagittas. Qui cum tulisset, rursum dixit ei : Percute jaculo terram. Et cum percussisset tribus vicibus, et stetisset,

13:18 And he said: Take the arrows. And when he had taken them, he said to him: Strike with an arrow upon the ground. And he struck three times, and stood still.

13:19 iratus est vir Dei contra eum, et ait : Si percussisses quinquies, aut sexies, sive septies, percussisses Syriam usque ad consumptionem : nunc autem tribus vicibus percuties eam.

13:19 And the man of God was angry with him, and said: If thou hadst smitten five or six or seven times, thou hadst smitten Syria even to utter destruction: but now three times shalt thou smite it.

13:20 Mortuus est ergo Eliseus, et sepelierunt eum. Latrunculi autem de Moab venerunt in terram in ipso anno.

13:20 And Eliseus died, and they buried him. And the rovers from Moab came into the land the same year.

13:21 Quidam autem sepelientes hominem, viderunt latrunculos, et projecerunt cadaver in sepulchro Elisei. Quod cum tetigisset ossa Elisei, revixit homo, et stetit super pedes suos.

13:21 And some that were burying a man, saw the rovers, and cast the body into the sepulchre of Eliseus. And when it had touched the bones of Eliseus, the man came to life and stood upon his feet.

13:22 Igitur Hazaël rex Syriæ afflixit Israël cunctis diebus Joachaz :

13:22 Now Hazael, king of Syria, afflicted Israel all the days of Joachaz.

13:23 et misertus est Dominus eorum, et reversus est ad eos propter pactum suum, quod habebat cum Abraham, et Isaac, et Jacob : et noluit disperdere eos, neque projicere penitus usque in præsens tempus.

13:23 And the Lord had mercy on them, and returned to them, because of his covenant, which he had made with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob: and he would not destroy them, nor utterly cast them away, unto this present time.

13:24 Mortuus est autem Hazaël rex Syriæ, et regnavit Benadad filius ejus pro eo.

13:24 And Hazael, king of Syria, died; and Benadad, his son, reigned in his stead.

13:25 Porro Joas filius Joachaz tulit urbes de manu Benadad filii Hazaël, quas tulerat de manu Joachaz patris sui jure prælii : tribus vicibus percussit eum Joas, et reddidit civitates Israël.

13:25 Now Joas the son of Joachaz, took the cities out of the hand of Benadad, the son of Hazael, which he had taken out of the hand of Joachaz, his father, by war; three times did Joas beat him, and he restored the cities to Israel.

Chapter 14

14:1 In anno secundo Joas filii Joachaz regis Israël, regnavit Amasias filius Joas regis Juda.

14:1 In the second year of Joas son of Joachaz, king of Israel, reigned Amasias son of Joas, king of Juda.

14:2 Viginti quinque annorum erat cum regnare cœpisset : viginti autem et novem annis regnavit in Jerusalem. Nomen matris ejus Joadan de Jerusalem.

14:2 He was five and twenty years old when he began to reign; and nine and twenty years he reigned in Jerusalem; the name of his mother was Joadan, of Jerusalem.

14:3 Et fecit rectum coram Domino, verumtamen non ut David pater ejus. Juxta omnia quæ fecit Joas pater suus, fecit :

14:3 And he did that which was right before the Lord, but yet not like David his father. He did according to all things that Joas his father, did:

14:4 nisi hoc tantum, quod excelsa non abstulit : adhuc enim populus immolabat, et adolebat incensum in excelsis.

14:4 But this only, that he took not away the high places; for yet the people sacrificed, and burnt incense in the high places:

14:5 Cumque obtinuisset regnum, percussit servos suos, qui interfecerant regem patrem suum :

14:5 And when he had possession of the kingdom, he put his servants to death that had slain the king, his father.

14:6 filios autem eorum qui occiderant, non occidit, juxta quod scriptum est in libro legis Moysi, sicut præcepit Dominus, dicens : Non morientur patres pro filiis, neque filii morientur pro patribus : sed unusquisque in peccato suo morietur.

14:6 But the children of the murderers he did not put to death, according to that which is written in the book of the law of Moses, wherein the Lord commanded, saying: The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers: but every man shall die for his own sin.

14:7 Ipse percussit Edom in valle Salinarum decem millia, et apprehendit petram in prælio, vocavitque nomen ejus Jectehel usque in præsentem diem.

14:7 He slew of Edom in the valley of the Saltpits, ten thousand men, and took the rock by war, and called the name thereof Jectehel, unto this day.

14:8 Tunc misit Amasias nuntios ad Joas filium Joachaz filii Jehu regis Israël, dicens : Veni, et videamus nos.

14:8 Then Amasias sent messengers to Joas, son of Joachaz, son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying: Come, let us see one another.

14:9 Remisitque Joas rex Israël ad Amasiam regem Juda, dicens : Carduus Libani misit ad cedrum quæ est in Libano, dicens : Da filiam tuam filio meo uxorem. Transieruntque bestiæ saltus quæ sunt in Libano, et conculcaverunt carduum.

14:9 And Joas, king of Israel, sent again to Amasias, king of Juda, saying: A thistle of Libanus sent to a cedar tree, which is in Libanus, saying: Give thy daughter to my son to wife. And the beasts of the forest, that are in Libanus, passed, and trod down the thistle.

14:10 Percutiens invaluisti super Edom, et sublevavit te cor tuum : contentus esto gloria, et sede in domo tua : quare provocas malum, ut cadas tu et Judas tecum ?

14:10 Thou hast beaten and prevailed over Edom, and thy heart hath lifted thee up; be content with this glory, and sit at home; why provokest thou evil, that thou shouldst fall, and Juda with thee?

14:11 Et non acquievit Amasias. Ascenditque Joas rex Israël, et viderunt se, ipse et Amasias rex Juda, in Bethsames oppido Judæ.

14:11 But Amasias did not rest satisfied. So Joas, king of Israel, went up; and he and Amasias, king of Juda, saw one another in Bethsames, a town in Juda.

14:12 Percussusque est Juda coram Israël, et fugerunt unusquisque in tabernacula sua.

14:12 And Juda was put to the worse before Israel, and they fled every man to their dwellings.

14:13 Amasiam vero regem Juda, filium Joas filii Ochoziæ, cepit Joas rex Israël in Bethsames, et adduxit eum in Jerusalem : et interrupit murum Jerusalem, a porta Ephraim usque ad portam anguli, quadringentis cubitis.

14:13 But Joas, king of Israel, took Amasias, king of Juda, the son of Joas, the son of Ochozias, in Bethsames, and brought him into Jerusalem; and he broke down the wall of Jerusalem, from the gate of Ephraim to the gate of the corner, four hundred cubits.

14:14 Tulitque omne aurum et argentum, et universa vasa quæ inventa sunt in domo Domini et in thesauris regis, et obsides, et reversus est in Samariam.

14:14 And he took all the gold and silver, and all the vessels that were found in the house of the Lord, and in the king's treasures, and hostages, and returned to Samaria.

14:15 Reliqua autem verborum Joas quæ fecit, et fortitudo ejus qua pugnavit contra Amasiam regem Juda, nonne hæc scripta sunt in libro sermonum dierum regum Israël ?

14:15 But the rest of the acts of Joas, which he did, and his valour, wherewith he fought against Amasias, king of Juda, are they not written in the book of the words of the days of the kings of Israel?

14:16 Dormivitque Joas cum patribus suis, et sepultus est in Samaria cum regibus Israël, et regnavit Jeroboam filius ejus pro eo.

14:16 And Joas slept with his fathers, and was buried in Samaria, with the kings of Israel: and Jeroboam, his son, reigned in his stead.

14:17 Vixit autem Amasias filius Joas rex Juda postquam mortuus est Joas filius Joachaz regis Israël, quindecim annis.

14:17 And Amasias, the son of Joas, king of Juda, lived after the death of Joas, son of Joachaz, king of Israel, fifteen years.

14:18 Reliqua autem sermonum Amasiæ, nonne hæc scripta sunt in libro sermonum dierum regum Juda ?

14:18 And the rest of the acts of Amasias, are they not written in the book of the words of the days of the kings of Juda?

14:19 Factaque est contra eum conjuratio in Jerusalem : at ille fugit in Lachis. Miseruntque post eum in Lachis, et interfecerunt eum ibi :

14:19 Now they made a conspiracy against him in Jerusalem: and he fled to Lachis. And they sent after him to Lachis, and killed him there.

14:20 et asportaverunt in equis, sepultusque est in Jerusalem cum patribus suis in civitate David.

14:20 And they brought him away upon horses, and he was buried in Jerusalem with his fathers, in the city of David.

14:21 Tulit autem universus populus Judæ Azariam annos natum sedecim, et constituerunt eum regem pro patre ejus Amasia.

14:21 And all the people of Juda took Azarias, who was sixteen years old, and made him king instead of his father, Amasias.

14:22 Ipse ædificavit Ælath, et restituit eam Judæ, postquam dormivit rex cum patribus suis.

14:22 He built Elath, and restored it to Juda, after that the king slept with his fathers.

14:23 Anno quintodecimo Amasiæ filii Joas regis Juda, regnavit Jeroboam filius Joas regis Israël in Samaria, quadraginta et uno anno.

14:23 In the fifteenth year of Amasias, son of Joas, king of Juda, reigned Jeroboam, the son of Joas, king of Israel, in Samaria, one and forty years:

14:24 Et fecit quod malum est coram Domino : non recessit ab omnibus peccatis Jeroboam filii Nabat, qui peccare fecit Israël.

14:24 And he did that which is evil before the Lord. He departed not from all the sins of Jeroboam, the son of Nabat, who made Israel to sin.

14:25 Ipse restituit terminos Israël ab introitu Emath usque ad mare solitudinis, juxta sermonem Domini Dei Israël quem locutus est per servum suum Jonam filium Amathi prophetam, qui erat de Geth, quæ est in Opher.

14:25 He restored the borders of Israel from the entrance of Emath, unto the sea of the wilderness, according to the word of the Lord, the God of Israel, which he spoke by his servant, Jonas, the son of Amathi, the prophet, who was of Geth, which is in Opher.

14:26 Vidit enim Dominus afflictionem Israël amaram nimis, et quod consumpti essent usque ad clausos carcere et extremos, et non esset qui auxiliaretur Israëli.

14:26 For the Lord saw the affliction of Israel, that it was exceedingly bitter, and that they were consumed even to them that were shut up in prison, and the lowest persons, and that there was no one to help Israel.

14:27 Nec locutus est Dominus ut deleret nomen Israël de sub cælo, sed salvavit eos in manu Jeroboam filii Joas.

14:27 And the Lord did not say that he would blot out the name of Israel from under heaven; but he saved them by the hand of Jeroboam, the son of Joas.

14:28 Reliqua autem sermonum Jeroboam, et universa quæ fecit, et fortitudo ejus qua præliatus est, et quomodo restituit Damascum et Emath Judæ in Israël, nonne hæc scripta sunt in libro sermonum dierum regum Israël ?

14:28 But the rest of the acts of Jeroboam, and all that he did, and his valour, wherewith he fought, and how he restored Damascus and Emath to Juda, in Israel, are they not written in the book of the words of the days of the kings of Israel?

14:29 Dormivitque Jeroboam cum patribus suis regibus Israël, et regnavit Zacharias filius ejus pro eo.

14:29 And Jeroboam slept with his fathers, the kings of Israel; and Zacharias, his son, reigned in his stead.

Chapter 15

15:1 Anno vigesimo septimo Jeroboam regis Israël, regnavit Azarias filius Amasiæ regis Juda.

15:1 In the seven and twentieth year of Jeroboam, king of Israel, reigned Azarias, son of Amasias, king of Juda.

15:2 Sedecim annorum erat cum regnare cœpisset, et quinquaginta duobus annis regnavit in Jerusalem : nomen matris ejus Jechelia de Jerusalem.

15:2 He was sixteen years old when he began to reign, and he reigned two and fifty years in Jerusalem: the name of his mother was Jechelia, of Jerusalem.

15:3 Fecitque quod erat placitum coram Domino, juxta omnia quæ fecit Amasias pater ejus.

15:3 And he did that which was pleasing before the Lord, according to all that his father, Amasias, had done.

15:4 Verumtamen excelsa non est demolitus : adhuc populus sacrificabat, et adolebat incensum in excelsis.

15:4 But the high places he did not destroy, for the people sacrificed, and burnt incense in the high places.

15:5 Percussit autem Dominus regem, et fuit leprosus usque in diem mortis suæ, et habitabat in domo libera seorsum : Joatham vero filius regis gubernabat palatium, et judicabit populum terræ.

15:5 And the Lord struck the king, so that he was a leper unto the day of his death, and he dwelt in a free house apart: but Joatham, the king's son, governed the palace, and judged the people of the land.

15:6 Reliqua autem sermonum Azariæ, et universa quæ fecit, nonne hæc scripta sunt in libro verborum dierum regum Juda ?

15:6 And the rest of the acts of Azarias, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the words of the days of the kings of Juda?

15:7 Et dormivit Azarias cum patribus suis : sepelieruntque eum cum majoribus suis in civitate David, et regnavit Joatham filius ejus pro eo.

15:7 And Azarias slept with his fathers: and they buried him with his ancestors in the city of David, and Joatham, his son, reigned in his stead.

15:8 Anno trigesimo octavo Azariæ regis Juda, regnavit Zacharias filius Jeroboam super Israël in Samaria sex mensibus.

15:8 In the eight and thirtieth year of Azarias, king of Juda, reigned Zacharias, son of Jeroboam, over Israel, in Samaria, six months:

15:9 Et fecit quod malum est coram Domino, sicut fecerant patres ejus : non recessit a peccatis Jeroboam filii Nabat, qui peccare fecit Israël.

15:9 And he did that which is evil before the Lord, as his fathers had done: he departed not from the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nabat, who made Israel to sin.

15:10 Conjuravit autem contra eum Sellum filius Jabes : percussitque eum palam, et interfecit, regnavitque pro eo.

15:10 And Sellum, the son of Jabes, conspired against him: and struck him publicly, and killed him, and reigned in his place.

15:11 Reliqua autem verborum Zachariæ, nonne hæc scripta sunt in libro sermonum dierum regum Israël ?

15:11 Now the rest of the acts of Zacharias, are they not written in the book of the words of the days of the kings of Israel?

15:12 Iste est sermo Domini quem locutus est ad Jehu, dicens : Filii tui usque ad quartam generationem sedebunt super thronum Israël. Factumque est ita.

15:12 This was the word of the Lord, which he spoke to Jehu, saying: Thy children, to the fourth generation, shall sit upon the throne of Israel. And so it came to pass.

15:13 Sellum filius Jabes regnavit trigesimo novo anno Azariæ regis Juda : regnavit autem uno mense in Samaria.

15:13 Sellum, the son of Jabes, began to reign in the nine and thirtieth year of Azarias, king of Juda: and reigned one month in Samaria.

15:14 Et ascendit Manahem filius Gadi de Thersa, venitque in Samariam, et percussit Sellum filium Jabes in Samaria, et interfecit eum : regnavitque pro eo.

15:14 And Manahem, the son of Gadi, went up from Thersa, and he came into Samaria, and struck Sellum, the son of Jabes, in Samaria, and slew him, and reigned in his stead.

15:15 Reliqua autem verborum Sellum, et conjuratio ejus, per quam tetendit insidias, nonne hæc scripta sunt in libro sermonum dierum regum Israël ?

15:15 And the rest of the acts of Sellum, and his conspiracy which he made, are they not written in the book of the words of the days of the kings of Israel?

15:16 Tunc percussit Manahem Thapsam, et omnes qui erant in ea, et terminos ejus de Thersa : noluerant enim aperire ei : et interfecit omnes prægnantes ejus, et scidit eas.

15:16 Then Manahem destroyed Thapsa and all that were in it, and the borders thereof from Thersa, because they would not open to him: and he slew all the women thereof that were with child, and ripped them up.

15:17 Anno trigesimo nono Azariæ regis Juda, regnavit Manahem filius Gadi super Israël decem annis in Samaria.

15:17 In the nine and thirtieth year of Azarias, king of Juda, reigned Manahem, son of Gadi, over Israel, ten years, in Samaria.

15:18 Fecitque quod erat malum coram Domino : non recessit a peccatis Jeroboam filii Nabat, qui peccare fecit Israël, cunctis diebus ejus.

15:18 And he did that which was evil before the Lord: he departed not from the sins of Jeroboam, the son of Nabat, who made Israel to sin, all his days.

15:19 Veniebat Phul rex Assyriorum in terram, et dabat Manahem Phul mille talenta argenti, ut esset ei in auxilium, et firmaret regnum ejus.

15:19 And Phul, king of the Assyrians, came into the land, and Manahem gave Phul a thousand talents of silver to aid him and to establish him in the kingdom.

15:20 Indixitque Manahem argentum super Israël cunctis potentibus et divitibus, ut daret regi Assyriorum quinquaginta siclos argenti per singulos : reversusque est rex Assyriorum, et non est moratus in terra.

15:20 And Manahem laid a tax upon Israel, on all that were mighty and rich, to give the king of the Assyrians, each man fifty sicles of silver: so the king of the Assyrians turned back, and did not stay in the land.

15:21 Reliqua autem sermonum Manahem, et universa quæ fecit, nonne hæc scripta sunt in libro sermonum dierum regum Israël ?

15:21 And the rest of the acts of Manahem, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the words of the days of the kings of Israel?

15:22 Et dormivit Manahem cum patribus suis : regnavitque Phaceia filius ejus pro eo.

15:22 And Manahem slept with his fathers: and Phaceia, his son, reigned in his stead.

15:23 Anno quinquagesimo Azariæ regis Juda, regnavit Phaceia filius Manahem super Israël in Samaria biennio.

15:23 In the fiftieth year of Azarias, king of Juda, reigned Phaceia, the son of Manahem, over Israel, in Samaria, two years.

15:24 Et fecit quod erat malum coram Domino : non recessit a peccatis Jeroboam filii Nabat, qui peccare fecit Israël.

15:24 And he did that which was evil before the Lord: he departed not from the sins of Jeroboam, the son of Nabat, who made Israel to sin.

15:25 Conjuravit autem adversus eum Phacee filius Romeliæ, dux ejus, et percussit eum in Samaria in turre domus regiæ, juxta Argob et juxta Arie, et cum eo quinquaginta viros de filiis Galaaditarum : et interfecit eum, regnavitque pro eo.

15:25 And Phacee the son of Romelia, his captain, conspired against him, and smote him in Samaria, in the tower of the king's house, near Argob, and near Arie, and with him fifty men of the sons of the Galaadites, and he slew him, and reigned in his stead.

15:26 Reliqua autem sermonum Phaceia, et universa quæ fecit, nonne hæc scripta sunt in libro sermonum dierum regum Israël ?

15:26 And the rest of the acts of Phaceia, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the words of the days of the kings of Israel?

15:27 Anno quinquagesimo secundo Azariæ regis Juda, regnavit Phacee filius Romeliæ super Israël in Samaria viginti annis.

15:27 In the two and fiftieth year of Azarias, king of Juda, reigned Phacee, the son of Romelia, over Israel, in Samaria, twenty years.

15:28 Et fecit quod erat malum coram Domino : non recessit a peccatis Jeroboam filii Nabat, qui peccare fecit Israël.

15:28 And he did that which was evil before the Lord: he departed not from the sins of Jeroboam, the son of Nabat, who made Israel to sin.

15:29 In diebus Phacee regis Israël, venit Theglathphalasar rex Assur, et cepit Ajon, et Abel Domum, Maacha et Janoë, et Cedes, et Asor, et Galaad, et Galilæam, et universam terram Nephthali : et transtulit eos in Assyrios.

15:29 In the days of Phacee, king of Israel, came Theglathphalasar, king of Assyria, and took Aion, and Abel Domum Maacha, and Janoe, and Cedes, and Asor, and Galaad, and Galilee, and all the land of Nephthali: and carried them captives into Assyria.

15:30 Conjuravit autem et tetendit insidias Osee filius Ela contra Phacee filium Romeliæ, et percussit eum, et interfecit : regnavitque pro eo vigesimo anno Joatham filii Oziæ.

15:30 Now Osee, son of Ela, conspired, and formed a plot against Phacee, the son of Romelia, and struck him, and slew him: and reigned in his stead in the twentieth year of Joatham, the son of Ozias.

15:31 Reliqua autem sermonum Phacee, et universa quæ fecit, nonne hæc scripta sunt in libro sermonum dierum regum Israël ?

15:31 But the rest of the acts of Phacee, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the words of the days of the kings of Israel?

15:32 Anno secundo Phacee filii Romeliæ regis Israël, regnavit Joatham filius Oziæ regis Juda.

15:32 In the second year of Phacee, the son of Romelia king of Israel, reigned Joatham, son of Ozias, king of Juda.

15:33 Viginti quinque annorum erat cum regnare cœpisset, et sedecim annis regnavit in Jerusalem : nomen matris ejus Jerusa filia Sadoc.

15:33 He was five and twenty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem: the name of his mother was Jerusa, the daughter of Sadoc.

15:34 Fecitque quod erat placitum coram Domino : juxta omnia quæ fecerat Ozias pater suus, operatus est.

15:34 And he did that which was right before the Lord: according to all that his father Ozias had done, so did he.

15:35 Verumtamen excelsa non abstulit : adhuc populus immolabat, et adolebat incensum in excelsis. Ipse ædificavit portam domus Domini sublimissimam.

15:35 But the high places he took not away: the people still sacrificed, and burnt incense in the high places: he built the highest gate of the house of the Lord.

15:36 Reliqua autem sermonum Joatham, et universa quæ fecit, nonne hæc scripta sunt in libro verborum dierum regum Juda ?

15:36 But the rest of the acts of Joatham, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the words of the days of the kings of Juda?

15:37 In diebus illis cœpit Dominus mittere in Judam Rasin regem Syriæ, et Phacee filium Romeliæ.

15:37 In those days the Lord began to send into Juda, Rasin king of Syria, and Phacee the son of Romelia.

15:38 Et dormivit Joatham cum patribus suis, sepultusque est cum eis in civitate David patris sui : et regnavit Achaz filius ejus pro eo.

15:38 And Joatham slept with his fathers, and was buried with them in the city of David, his father; and Achaz, his son, reigned in his stead.

Chapter 16

16:1 Anno decimoseptimo Phacee filii Romeliæ, regnavit Achaz filius Joatham regis Juda.

16:1 In the seventeenth year of Phacee, the son of Romelia reigned Achaz, the son of Joatham, king of Juda.

16:2 Viginti annorum erat Achaz cum regnare cœpisset, et sedecim annis regnavit in Jerusalem. Non fecit quod erat placitum in conspectu Domini Dei sui sicut David pater ejus,

16:2 Achaz was twenty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem: he did not that which was pleasing in the sight of the Lord, his God, as David, his father.

16:3 sed ambulavit in via regum Israël : insuper et filium suum consecravit, transferens per ignem secundum idola gentium, quæ dissipavit Dominus coram filiis Israël.

16:3 But he walked in the way of the kings of Israel: moreover, he consecrated also his son, making him pass through the fire, according to the idols of the nations which the Lord destroyed before the children of Israel.

16:4 Immolabat quoque victimas, et adolebat incensum in excelsis, et in collibus, et sub omni ligno frondoso.

16:4 He sacrificed also, and burnt incense in the high places, and on the hills, and under every green tree.

16:5 Tunc ascendit Rasin rex Syriæ, et Phacee filius Romeliæ rex Israël, in Jerusalem ad præliandum : cumque obsiderent Achaz, non valuerunt superare eum.

16:5 Then Rasin, king of Syria, and Phacee, son of Romelia, king of Israel, came up to Jerusalem to fight: and they besieged Achaz, but were not able to overcome him.

16:6 In tempore illo restituit Rasin rex Syriæ, Ailam Syriæ, et ejecit Judæos de Aila : et Idumæi venerunt in Ailam, et habitaverunt ibi usque in diem hanc.

16:6 At that time Rasin, king of Syria, restored Aila to Syria, and drove the men of Juda out of Aila: and the Edomites came into Aila, and dwelt there unto this day.

16:7 Misit autem Achaz nuntios ad Theglathphalasar regem Assyriorum, dicens : Servus tuus, et filius tuus ego sum : ascende, et salvum me fac de manu regis Syriæ, et de manu regis Israël, qui consurrexerunt adversum me.

16:7 And Achaz sent messengers to Theglathphalasar, king of the Assyrians, saying: I am thy servant, and thy son: come up, and save me out of the hand of the king of Syria, and out of the hand of the king of Israel, who are risen up together against me.

16:8 Et cum collegisset argentum et aurum quod inveniri potuit in domo Domini et in thesauris regis, misit regi Assyriorum munera.

16:8 And when he had gathered together the silver and gold that could be found in the house of the Lord, and in the king's treasures, he sent it for a present to the king of the Assyrians.

16:9 Qui et acquievit voluntati ejus : ascendit enim rex Assyriorum in Damascum, et vastavit eam, et transtulit habitatores ejus Cyrenen : Rasin autem interfecit.

16:9 And he agreed to his desire: for the king of the Assyrians went up against Damascus, and laid it waste: and he carried away the inhabitants thereof to Cyrene; but Rasin he slew.

16:10 Perrexitque rex Achaz in occursum Theglathphalasar regis Assyriorum in Damascum : cumque vidisset altare Damasci, misit rex Achaz ad Uriam sacerdotem exemplar ejus, et similitudinem juxta omne opus ejus.

16:10 And king Achaz went to Damascus to meet Theglathphalasar, king of the Assyrians, and when he had seen the altar of Damascus, king Achaz sent to Urias, the priest, a pattern of it, and its likeness, according to all the work thereof.

16:11 Exstruxitque Urias sacerdos altare : juxta omnia quæ præceperat rex Achaz de Damasco, ita fecit sacerdos Urias donec veniret rex Achaz de Damasco.

16:11 And Urias, the priest, built an altar according to all that king Achaz had commanded from Damascus so did Urias, the priest, until king Achaz came from Damascus.

16:12 Cumque venisset rex de Damasco, vidit altare, et veneratus est illud : ascenditque et immolavit holocausta et sacrificium suum,

16:12 And when the king was come from Damascus, he saw the altar and worshipped it: and went up and offered holocausts, and his own sacrifice;

16:13 et libavit libamina, et fudit sanguinem pacificorum quæ obtulerat super altare.

16:13 And he offered libations, and poured the blood of the peace offerings, which he had offered, upon the altar.

16:14 Porro altare æreum quod erat coram Domino, transtulit de facie templi, et de loco altaris, et de loco templi Domini : posuitque illud ex latere altaris ad aquilonem.

16:14 But the altar of brass that was before the Lord, he removed from the face of the temple, and from the place of the altar, and from the place of the temple of the Lord: and he set it at the side of the altar towards the north.

16:15 Præcepit quoque rex Achaz Uriæ sacerdoti, dicens : Super altare majus offer holocaustum matutinum, et sacrificium vespertinum, et holocaustum regis, et sacrificium ejus, et holocaustum universi populi terræ, et sacrificia eorum, et libamina eorum : et omnem sanguinem holocausti, et universum sanguinem victimæ super illud effundes : altare vero æreum erit paratum ad voluntatem meam.

16:15 And king Achaz commanded Urias, the priest, saying: Upon the great altar offer the morning holocaust, and the evening sacrifice, and the king's holocaust, and his sacrifice, and the holocaust of the whole people of the land, and their sacrifices, and their libations: and all the blood of the holocaust, and all the blood of the victim, thou shalt pour out upon it: but the altar of brass shall be ready at my pleasure.

16:16 Fecit igitur Urias sacerdos juxta omnia quæ præceperat rex Achaz.

16:16 So Urias, the priest, did according to all that king Achaz had commanded him.

16:17 Tulit autem rex Achaz cælatas bases, et luterem qui erat desuper : et mare deposuit de bobus æreis qui sustentabant illud, et posuit super pavimentum stratum lapide.

16:17 And king Achaz took away the graven bases, and the laver that was upon them: and he took down the sea from the brazen oxen that held it up, and put it upon a pavement of stone.

16:18 Musach quoque sabbati quod ædificaverat in templo : et ingressum regis exterius convertit in templum Domini propter regem Assyriorum.

16:18 The Musach also for the sabbath, which he had built in the temple, and the king's entry from without, he turned into the temple of the Lord, because of the king of the Assyrians.

16:19 Reliqua autem verborum Achaz quæ fecit, nonne hæc scripta sunt in libro sermonum dierum regum Juda ?

16:19 Now the rest of the acts of Achaz which he did, are they not written in the book of the words of the of the days of the kings of Juda?

16:20 Dormivitque Achaz cum patribus suis, et sepultus est cum eis in civitate David : et regnavit Ezechias filius ejus pro eo.

16:20 And Achaz slept with his fathers, and was buried with them in the city of David, and Ezechias, his son, reigned in his stead.

Chapter 17

17:1 Anno duodecimo Achaz regis Juda, regnavit Osee filius Ela in Samaria super Israël novem annis.

17:1 In the twelfth year of Achaz king of Juda, Osee the son of Ela reigned in Samaria, over Israel, nine years.

17:2 Fecitque malum coram Domino, sed non sicut reges Israël qui ante eum fuerant.

17:2 And he did evil before the Lord: but not as the kings of Israel that had been before him.

17:3 Contra hunc ascendit Salmanasar rex Assyriorum, et factus est ei Osee servus, reddebatque illi tributa.

17:3 Against him came up Salmanasar, king of the Assyrians; and Osee became his servant, and paid him tribute.

17:4 Cumque deprehendisset rex Assyriorum Osee, quod rebellare nitens misisset nuntios ad Sua regem Ægypti ne præstaret tributa regi Assyriorum sicut singulis annis solitus erat, obsedit eum, et vinctum misit in carcerem.

17:4 And when the king of the Assyrians found that Osee, endeavouring to rebel, had sent messengers to Sua, the king of Egypt, that he might not pay tribute to the king of the Assyrians, as he had done every year, he besieged him, bound him, and cast him into prison.

17:5 Pervagatusque est omnem terram : et ascendens Samariam, obsedit eam tribus annis.

17:5 And he went through all the land: and going up to Samaria, he besieged it three years.

17:6 Anno autem nono Osee, cepit rex Assyriorum Samariam, et transtulit Israël in Assyrios : posuitque eos in Hala et in Habor juxta fluvium Gozan, in civitatibus Medorum.

17:6 And in the ninth year of Osee, the king of the Assyrians took Samaria, and carried Israel away to Assyria: and he placed them in Hala, and Habor, by the river of Gozan, in the cities of the Medes.

17:7 Factum est enim, cum peccassent filii Israël Domino Deo suo, qui eduxerat eos de terra Ægypti, de manu Pharaonis regis Ægypti, coluerunt deos alienos.

17:7 For so it was that the children of Israel had sinned against the Lord, their God, who brought them out of the land of Egypt, from under the hand of Pharao, king of Egypt; and they worshipped strange gods.

17:8 Et ambulaverunt juxta ritum gentium quas consumpserat Dominus in conspectu filiorum Israël et regum Israël, quia similiter fecerant.

17:8 And they walked according to the way of the nations which the Lord had destroyed in the sight of the children of Israel, and of the kings of Israel: because they had done in like manner.

17:9 Et offenderunt filii Israël verbis non rectis Dominum Deum suum : et ædificaverunt sibi excelsa in cunctis urbibus suis, a turre custodum usque ad civitatem munitam.

17:9 And the children of Israel offended the Lord, their God, with things that were not right: and built them high places in all their cities, from the tower of the watchmen to the fenced city.

17:10 Feceruntque sibi statuas et lucos in omni colle sublimi, et subter omne lignum nemorosum :

17:10 And they made them statues and groves on every high hill, and under every shady tree:

17:11 et adolebant ibi incensum super aras in morem gentium quas transtulerat Dominus a facie eorum : feceruntque verba pessima irritantes Dominum.

17:11 And they burnt incense there upon altars, after the manner of the nations which the Lord had removed from their face: and they did wicked things, provoking the Lord.

17:12 Et coluerunt immunditias de quibus præcepit eis Dominus ne facerent verbum hoc.

17:12 And they worshipped abominations, concerning which the Lord had commanded them that they should not do this thing.

17:13 Et testificatus est Dominus in Israël et in Juda per manum omnium prophetarum et videntium, dicens : Revertimini a viis vestris pessimis, et custodite præcepta mea et cæremonias, juxta omnem legem quam præcepi patribus vestris, et sicut misi ad vos in manu servorum meorum prophetarum.

17:13 And the Lord testified to them in Israel, and in Juda, by the hand of all the prophets and seers, saying: Return from your wicked ways, and keep my precepts, and ceremonies, according to all the law which I commanded your fathers: and as I have sent to you in the hand of my servants the prophets.

17:14 Qui non audierunt, sed induraverunt cervicem suam juxta cervicem patrum suorum, qui noluerunt obedire Domino Deo suo.

17:14 And they hearkened not, but hardened their necks like to the neck of their fathers, who would not obey the Lord, their God.

17:15 Et abjecerunt legitima ejus, et pactum quod pepigit cum patribus eorum, et testificationes quibus contestatus est eos : secutique sunt vanitates, et vane egerunt : et secuti sunt gentes quæ erant per circuitum eorum, super quibus præceperat Dominus eis ut non facerent sicut et illæ faciebant.

17:15 And they rejected his ordinances, and the covenant that he made with their fathers, and the testimonies which he testified against them: and they followed vanities, and acted vainly: and they followed the nations that were round about them, concerning which the Lord had commanded them that they should not do as they did.

17:16 Et dereliquerunt omnia præcepta Domini Dei sui : feceruntque sibi conflatiles duos vitulos, et lucos, et adoraverunt universam militiam cæli : servieruntque Baal,

17:16 And they forsook all the precepts of the Lord, their God: and made to themselves two molten calves, and groves, and adored all the host of heaven: and they served Baal,

17:17 et consecraverunt filios suos et filias suas per ignem : et divinationibus inserviebant, et auguriis : et tradiderunt se ut facerent malum coram Domino, ut irritarent eum.

17:17 And consecrated their sons, and their daughters, through fire: and they gave themselves to divinations, and soothsayings: and they delivered themselves up to do evil before the Lord, to provoke him.

17:18 Iratusque est Dominus vehementer Israëli, et abstulit eos a conspectu suo, et non remansit nisi tribus Juda tantummodo.

17:18 And the Lord was very angry with Israel, and removed them from his sight, and there remained only the tribe of Juda.

17:19 Sed nec ipse Juda custodivit mandata Domini Dei sui : verum ambulavit in erroribus Israël, quos operatus fuerat.

17:19 But neither did Juda itself keep the commandments of the Lord, their God: but they walked in the errors of Israel, which they had wrought.

17:20 Projecitque Dominus omne semen Israël, et afflixit eos, et tradidit eos in manu diripientium, donec projiceret eos a facie sua :

17:20 And the Lord cast off all the seed of Israel, and afflicted them, and delivered them into the hand of spoilers, till he cast them away from his face:

17:21 ex eo jam tempore quo scissus est Israël a domo David, et constituerunt sibi regem Jeroboam filium Nabat : separavit enim Jeroboam Israël a Domino, et peccare eos fecit peccatum magnum.

17:21 Even from that time, when Israel was rent from the house of David, and made Jeroboam, son of Nabat, their king: for Jeroboam separated Israel from the Lord, and made them commit a great sin.

17:22 Et ambulaverunt filii Israël in universis peccatis Jeroboam quæ fecerat : et non recesserunt ab eis,

17:22 And the children of Israel walked in all the sins of Jeroboam, which he had done: and they departed not from them,

17:23 usquequo Dominus auferret Israël a facie sua, sicut locutus fuerat in manu omnium servorum suorum prophetarum : translatusque est Israël de terra sua in Assyrios, usque in diem hanc.

17:23 Till the Lord removed Israel from his face, as he had spoken in the hand of all his servants, the prophets: and Israel was carried away out of their land to Assyria, unto this day.

17:24 Adduxit autem rex Assyriorum de Babylone, et de Cutha, et de Avah, et de Emath, et de Sepharvaim : et collocavit eos in civitatibus Samariæ pro filiis Israël : qui possederunt Samariam, et habitaverunt in urbibus ejus.

17:24 And the king of the Assyrians brought people from Babylon, and from Cutha, and from Avah, and from Emath, and from Sepharvaim: and placed them in the cities of Samaria instead of the children of Israel: and they possessed Samaria, and dwelt in the cities thereof.

17:25 Cumque ibi habitare cœpissent, non timebant Dominum : et immisit in eos Dominus leones, qui interficiebant eos.

17:25 And when they began to dwell there, they feared not the Lord: and the Lord sent lions among them, which killed them.

17:26 Nuntiatumque est regi Assyriorum, et dictum : Gentes quas transtulisti, et habitare fecisti in civitatibus Samariæ, ignorant legitima Dei terræ : et immisit in eos Dominus leones, et ecce interficiunt eos, eo quod ignorent ritum Dei terræ.

17:26 And it was told the king of the Assyrians, and it was said: The nations which thou hast removed, and made to dwell in the cities of Samaria, know not the ordinances of the God of the land: and the Lord hath sent lions among them: and behold they kill them, because they know not the manner of the God of the land.

17:27 Præcepit autem rex Assyriorum, dicens : Ducite illuc unum de sacerdotibus quos inde captivos adduxistis, et vadat, et habitet cum eis : et doceat eos legitima Dei terræ.

17:27 And the king of the Assyrians commanded, saying: Carry thither one of the priests whom you brought from thence captive, and let him go, and dwell with them: and let him teach them the ordinances of the God of the land.

17:28 Igitur cum venisset unus de sacerdotibus his qui captivi ducti fuerant de Samaria, habitavit in Bethel, et docebat eos quomodo colerent Dominum.

17:28 So one of the priests, who had been carried away captive from Samaria, came and dwelt in Bethel, and taught them how they should worship the Lord.

17:29 Et unaquæque gens fabricata est deum suum : posueruntque eos in fanis excelsis quæ fecerant Samaritæ, gens et gens in urbibus suis, in quibus habitabat.

17:29 And every nation made gods of their own and put them in the temples of the high places, which the Samaritans had made, every nation in their cities where they dwelt.

17:30 Viri enim Babylonii fecerunt Sochothbenoth : viri autem Cuthæi fecerunt Nergel : et viri de Emath fecerunt Asima.

17:30 For the men of Babylon made Sochothbenoth: and the Cuthites made Nergel: and the men of Emath made Asima.

17:31 Porro Hevæi fecerunt Nebahaz et Tharthac. Hi autem qui erant de Sepharvaim, comburebant filios suos igni, Adramelech et Anamelech diis Sepharvaim,

17:31 And the Hevites made Nebahaz, and Tharthac. And they that were of Sepharvaim burnt their children in fire, to Adramelech and Anamelech, the gods of Sepharvaim.

17:32 et nihilominus colebant Dominum. Fecerunt autem sibi de novissimis sacerdotes excelsorum, et ponebant eos in fanis sublimibus.

17:32 And nevertheless they worshipped the Lord. And they made to themselves, of the lowest of the people, priests of the high places, and they placed them in the temples of the high places.

17:33 Et cum Dominum colerent, diis quoque suis serviebant juxta consuetudinem gentium, de quibus translati fuerant Samariam.

17:33 And when they worshipped the Lord, they served also their own gods, according to the custom of the nations out of which they were brought to Samaria:

17:34 Usque in præsentem diem morem sequuntur antiquum : non timent Dominum, neque custodiunt cæremonias ejus, judicia, et legem, et mandatum, quod præceperat Dominus filiis Jacob, quem cognominavit Israël :

17:34 Unto this day they follow the old manner: they fear not the Lord, neither do they keep his ceremonies, and judgments, and law, and the commandment, which the Lord commanded the children of Jacob, whom he surnamed Israel:

17:35 et percusserat cum eis pactum, et mandaverat eis, dicens : Nolite timere deos alienos, et non adoretis eos, neque colatis eos, et non immoletis eis :

17:35 With whom he made a covenant, and charged them, saying: You shall not fear strange gods, nor shall you adore them, nor worship them, nor sacrifice to them.

17:36 sed Dominum Deum vestrum, qui eduxit vos de terra Ægypti in fortitudine magna et in brachio extento, ipsum timete, et illum adorate, et ipsi immolate.

17:36 But the Lord, your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, with great power, and a stretched out arm, him shall you fear, and him shall you adore, and to him shall you sacrifice.

17:37 Cæremonias quoque, et judicia, et legem, et mandatum, quod scripsit vobis, custodite ut faciatis cunctis diebus : et non timeatis deos alienos.

17:37 And the ceremonies, and judgments, and law, and the commandment, which he wrote for you, you shall observe to do them always: and you shall not fear strange gods.

17:38 Et pactum quod percussit vobiscum, nolite oblivisci : nec colatis deos alienos,

17:38 And the covenant that he made with you, you shall not forget: neither shall ye worship strange Gods,

17:39 sed Dominum Deum vestrum timete, et ipse eruet vos de manu omnium inimicorum vestrorum.

17:39 But fear the Lord, your God, and he shall deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies.

17:40 Illi vero non audierunt, sed juxta consuetudinem suam pristinam perpetrabant.

17:40 But they did not hearken to them, but did according to their old custom.

17:41 Fuerunt igitur gentes istæ timentes quidem Dominum, sed nihilominus et idolis suis servientes : nam et filii eorum, et nepotes, sicut fecerunt patres sui, ita faciunt usque in præsentem diem.

17:41 So these nations feared the Lord, but nevertheless served also their idols: their children also, and grandchildren, as their fathers did, so do they unto this day.

Chapter 18

18:1 Anno tertio Osee filii Ela regis Israël, regnavit Ezechias filius Achaz regis Juda.

18:1 In the third year of Osee, the son of Ela, king of Israel, reigned Ezechias, the son of Achaz, king of Juda.

18:2 Viginti quinque annorum erat cum regnare cœpisset, et viginti novem annis regnavit in Jerusalem : nomen matris ejus Abi filia Zachariæ.

18:2 He was five and twenty years old when he began to reign: and he reigned nine and twenty years in Jerusalem: the name of his mother was Abi, the daughter of Zacharias.

18:3 Fecitque quod erat bonum coram Domino, juxta omnia quæ fecerat David pater ejus.

18:3 And he did that which was good before the Lord, according to all that David, his father, had done

18:4 Ipse dissipavit excelsa, et contrivit statuas, et succidit lucos, confregitque serpentem æneum quem fecerat Moyses : siquidem usque ad illud tempus filii Israël adolebant ei incensum : vocavitque nomen ejus Nohestan.

18:4 He destroyed the high places, and broke the statues in pieces, and cut down the groves, and broke the brazen serpent, which Moses had made: for till that time the children of Israel burnt incense to it: and he called its name Nohestan.

18:5 In Domino Deo Israël speravit : itaque post eum non fuit similis ei de cunctis regibus Juda, sed neque in his qui ante eum fuerunt :

18:5 He trusted in the Lord, the God of Israel: so that after him there was none like him among all the kings of Juda, nor any of them that were before him:

18:6 et adhæsit Domino, et non recessit a vestigiis ejus, fecitque mandata ejus, quæ præceperat Dominus Moysi.

18:6 And he stuck to the Lord, and departed not from his steps, but kept his commandments, which the Lord commanded Moses.

18:7 Unde et erat Dominus cum eo, et in cunctis ad quæ procedebat, sapienter se agebat. Rebellavit quoque contra regem Assyriorum, et non servivit ei.

18:7 Wherefore the Lord also was with him, and in all things, to which he went forth, he behaved himself wisely. And he rebelled against the king of the Assyrians, and served him not.

18:8 Ipse percussit Philisthæos usque ad Gazam, et omnes terminos eorum, a turre custodum usque ad civitatem munitam.

18:8 He smote the Philistines as far as Gaza, and all their borders, from the tower of the watchmen to the fenced city.

18:9 Anno quarto regis Ezechiæ, qui erat annus septimus Osee filii Ela regis Israël, ascendit Salmanasar rex Assyriorum in Samariam, et oppugnavit eam,

18:9 In the fourth year of king Ezechias, which was the seventh year of Osee, the son of Ela, king of Israel, Salmanasar, king of the Assyrians, came up to Samaria, and besieged it,

18:10 et cepit. Nam post annos tres, anno sexto Ezechiæ, id est nono anno Osee regis Israël, capta est Samaria :

18:10 And took it. For after three years, in the sixth year of Ezechias, that is, in the ninth year of Osee, king of Israel, Samaria was taken:

18:11 et transtulit rex Assyriorum Israël in Assyrios, collocavitque eos in Hala et in Habor fluviis Gozan in civitatibus Medorum :

18:11 And the king of the Assyrians carried away Israel into Assyria, and placed them in Hala, and in Habor, by the rivers of Gozan, in the cities of the Medes.

18:12 quia non audierunt vocem Domini Dei sui, sed prætergressi sunt pactum ejus : omnia quæ præceperat Moyses servus Domini non audierunt, neque fecerunt.

18:12 Because they hearkened not to the voice of the Lord, their God, but transgressed his covenant: all that Moses, the servant of the Lord, commanded, they would not hear, nor do.

18:13 Anno quartodecimo regis Ezechiæ, ascendit Sennacherib rex Assyriorum ad universas civitates Juda munitas, et cepit eas.

18:13 In the fourteenth year of king Ezechias, Sennacherib, king of the Assyrians, came up against the fenced cities of Juda, and took them.

18:14 Tunc misit Ezechias rex Juda nuntios ad regem Assyriorum in Lachis, dicens : Peccavi : recede a me, et omne quod imposueris mihi, feram. Indixit itaque rex Assyriorum Ezechiæ regi Judæ trecenta talenta argenti, et triginta talenta auri.

18:14 Then Ezechias, king of Juda, sent messengers to the king of the Assyrians, to Lachis, saying: I have offended, depart from me: and all that thou shalt put upon me, I will bear. And the king of the Assyrians put a tax upon Ezechias, king of Juda, of three hundred talents of silver, and thirty talents of gold.

18:15 Deditque Ezechias omne argentum quod repertum fuerat in domo Domini et in thesauris regis.

18:15 And Ezechias gave all the silver that was found in the house of the Lord, and in the king's treasures.

18:16 In tempore illo confregit Ezechias valvas templi Domini, et laminas auri quas ipse affixerat, et dedit eas regi Assyriorum.

18:16 At that time Ezechias broke the doors of the temple of the Lord, and the plates of gold which he had fastened on them, and gave them to the king of the Assyrians.

18:17 Misit autem rex Assyriorum Tharthan, et Rabsaris, et Rabsacen de Lachis ad regem Ezechiam cum manu valida Jerusalem : qui cum ascendissent, venerunt Jerusalem, et steterunt juxta aquæductum piscinæ superioris, quæ est in via Agrifullonis.

18:17 And the king of the Assyrians sent Tharthan, and Rabsaris, and Rabsaces, from Lachis, to king Ezechias, with a strong army, to Jerusalem: and they went up and came to Jerusalem, and they stood by the conduit of the upper pool, which is in the way of the fuller's field.

18:18 Vocaveruntque regem : egressus est autem ad eos Eliacim filius Helciæ præpositus domus, et Sobna scriba, et Joahe filius Asaph a commentariis.

18:18 And they called for the king: and there went out to them Eliacim, the son of Helcias, who was over the house, and Sobna, the scribe, and Joahe, the son of Asaph, the recorder.

18:19 Dixitque ad eos Rabsaces : Loquimini Ezechiæ : Hæc dicit rex magnus, rex Assyriorum : Quæ est ista fiducia, qua niteris ?

18:19 And Rabsaces said to them: Speak to Ezechias: Thus saith the great king, the king of the Assyrians: What is this confidence, wherein thou trustest?

18:20 forsitan inisti consilium, ut præpares te ad prælium. In quo confidis, ut audeas rebellare ?

18:20 Perhaps thou hast taken counsel, to prepare thyself for battle. On whom dost thou trust, that thou darest to rebel?

18:21 an speras in baculo arundineo atque confracto Ægypto, super quem, si incubuerit homo, comminutus ingredietur manum ejus, et perforabit eam ? sic est Pharao rex Ægypti omnibus qui confidunt in se.

18:21 Dost thou trust in Egypt a staff of a broken reed, upon which if a man lean, it will break and go into his hand, and pierce it? so is Pharao, king of Egypt, to all that trust in him.

18:22 Quod si dixeritis mihi : In Domino Deo nostro habemus fiduciam : nonne iste est, cujus abstulit Ezechias excelsa et altaria, et præcepit Judæ et Jerusalem : Ante altare hoc adorabitis in Jerusalem ?

18:22 But if you say to me: We trust in the Lord, our God: is it not he, whose high places and altars Ezechias hath taken away: and hath commanded Juda and Jerusalem: You shall worship before this altar in Jerusalem?

18:23 Nunc igitur transite ad dominum meum regem Assyriorum, et dabo vobis duo millia equorum, et videte an habere valeatis ascensores eorum.

18:23 Now therefore come over to my master, the king of the Assyrians, and I will give you two thousand horses, and see whether you be able to have riders for them.

18:24 Et quomodo potestis resistere ante unum satrapam de servis domini mei minimis ? an fiduciam habes in Ægypto propter currus et equites ?

18:24 And how can you stand against one lord of the least of my master's servants? Dost thou trust in Egypt for chariots and for horsemen?

18:25 Numquid sine Domini voluntate ascendi ad locum istum, ut demolirer eum ? Dominus dixit mihi : Ascende ad terram hanc, et demolire eam.

18:25 Is it without the will of the Lord that I am come up to this place to destroy it? The Lord said to me: Go up to this land, and destroy it.

18:26 Dixerunt autem Eliacim filius Helciæ, et Sobna, et Joahe Rabsaci : Precamur ut loquaris nobis servis tuis syriace : siquidem intelligimus hanc linguam : et non loquaris nobis judaice, audiente populo qui est super murum.

18:26 Then Eliacim, the son of Helcias, and Sobna, and Joahe, said to Rabsaces: We pray thee, speak to us, thy servants, in Syriac: for we understand that tongue: and speak not to us in the Jews' language, in the hearing of the people that are upon the wall.

18:27 Responditque eis Rabsaces, dicens : Numquid ad dominum tuum, et ad te misit me dominus meus, ut loquerer sermones hos, et non potius ad viros qui sedent super murum, ut comedant stercora sua, et bibant urinam suam vobiscum ?

18:27 And Rabsaces answered them, saying: Hath my master sent me to thy master, and to thee, to speak these words, and not rather to the men that sit upon the wall, that they may eat their own dung, and drink their urine with you?

18:28 Stetit itaque Rabsaces, et exclamavit voce magna judaice, et ait : Audite verba regis magni, regis Assyriorum.

18:28 Then Rabsaces stood, and cried out with a loud voice in the Jews' language, and said: Hear the word of the great king, the king of the Assyrians.

18:29 Hæc dicit rex : Non vos seducat Ezechias : non enim poterit eruere vos de manu mea :

18:29 Thus saith the king: Let not Ezechias deceive you: for he shall not be able to deliver you out of my hand.

18:30 neque fiduciam vobis tribuat super Dominum, dicens : Eruens liberabit nos Dominus, et non tradetur civitas hæc in manu regis Assyriorum.

18:30 Neither let him make you trust in the Lord, saying: The Lord will surely deliver us, and this city shall not be given into the hand of the king of the Assyrians.

18:31 Nolite audire Ezechiam. Hæc enim dicit rex Assyriorum : Facite mecum quod vobis est utile, et egredimini ad me : et comedet unusquisque de vinea sua, et de ficu sua : et bibetis aquas de cisternis vestris,

18:31 Do not hearken to Ezechias. For thus saith the king of the Assyrians: Do with me that which is for your advantage, and come out to me: and every man of you shall eat of his own vineyard, and of his own fig tree: and you shall drink water of your own cisterns,

18:32 donec veniam, et transferam vos in terram quæ similis est terræ vestræ, in terram fructiferam, et fertilem vini, terram panis et vinearum, terram olivarum et olei ac mellis : et vivetis, et non moriemini. Nolite audire Ezechiam, qui vos decipit, dicens : Dominus liberabit nos.

18:32 Till I come, and take you away, to a land, like to your own land, a fruitful land, and plentiful in wine, a land of bread and vineyards, a land of olives, and oil, and honey, and you shall live, and not die. Hearken not to Ezechias, who deceiveth you, saying: The Lord will deliver us.

18:33 Numquid liberaverunt dii gentium terram suam de manu regis Assyriorum ?

18:33 Have any of the gods of the nations delivered their land from the hand of the king of Assyria?

18:34 ubi est deus Emath, et Arphad ? ubi est deus Sepharvaim, Ana, et Ava ? numquid liberaverunt Samariam de manu mea ?

18:34 Where is the god of Emath, and of Arphad? where is the god of Sepharvaim, of Ana, and of Ava? have they delivered Samaria out of my hand?

18:35 Quinam illi sunt in universis diis terrarum, qui eruerunt regionem suam de manu mea, ut possit eruere Dominus Jerusalem de manu mea ?

18:35 Who are they among all the gods of the nations that have delivered their country out of my hand, that the Lord may deliver Jerusalem out of my hand?

18:36 Tacuit itaque populus, et non respondit ei quidquam : siquidem præceptum regis acceperant ut non responderent ei.

18:36 But the people held their peace, and answered him not a word: for they had received commandment from the king that they should not answer him.

18:37 Venitque Eliacim filius Helciæ, præpositus domus, et Sobna scriba, et Joahe filius Asaph a commentariis ad Ezechiam scissis vestibus, et nuntiaverunt ei verba Rabsacis.

18:37 And Eliacim, the son of Helcias, who was over the house, and Sobna, the scribe, and Joahe, the son of Asaph, the recorder, came to Ezechias, with their garments rent, and told him the words of Rabsaces.

Chapter 19

19:1 Quæ cum audisset Ezechias rex, scidit vestimenta sua, et opertus est sacco, ingressusque est domum Domini.

19:1 And when king Ezechias heard these words, he rent his garments, and covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of the Lord.

19:2 Et misit Eliacim præpositum domus, et Sobnam scribam, et senes de sacerdotibus, opertos saccis, ad Isaiam prophetam filium Amos.

19:2 And he sent Eliacim, who was over the house, and Sobna, the scribe, and the ancients of the priests, covered with sackcloths, to Isaias, the prophet, the son of Amos.

19:3 Qui dixerunt : Hæc dicit Ezechias : Dies tribulationis, et increpationis, et blasphemiæ dies iste : venerunt filii usque ad partum, et vires non habet parturiens.

19:3 And they said to him: Thus saith Ezechias: This day is a day of tribulation, and of rebuke, and of blasphemy: the children are come to the birth, and the woman in travail hath not strength.

19:4 Si forte audiat Dominus Deus tuus universa verba Rabsacis, quem misit rex Assyriorum dominus suus ut exprobraret Deum viventem et argueret verbis, quæ audivit Dominus Deus tuus : et fac orationem pro reliquiis quæ repertæ sunt.

19:4 It may be the Lord, thy God, will hear all the words of Rabsaces, whom the king of the Assyrians, his master, hath sent to reproach the living God, and to reprove with words, which the Lord, thy God, hath heard: and do thou offer prayer for the remnants that are found.

19:5 Venerunt ergo servi regis Ezechiæ ad Isaiam.

19:5 So the servants of king Ezechias came to Isaias.

19:6 Dixitque eis Isaias : Hæc dicetis domino vestro : Hæc dicit Dominus : Noli timere a facie sermonum quos audisti, quibus blasphemaverunt pueri regis Assyriorum me.

19:6 And Isaias said to them: Thus shall you say to your master: Thus saith the Lord: Be not afraid for the words which thou hast heard, with which the servants of the king of the Assyrians have blasphemed me.

19:7 Ecce ego immittam ei spiritum, et audiet nuntium, et revertetur in terram suam, et dejiciam eum gladio in terra sua.

19:7 Behold I will send a spirit upon him, and he shall hear a message, and shall return into his own country, and I will make him fall by the sword in his own country.

19:8 Reversus est ergo Rabsaces, et invenit regem Assyriorum expugnantem Lobnam : audierat enim quod recessisset de Lachis.

19:8 And Rabsaces returned, and found the king of the Assyrians besieging Lobna: for he had heard that he was departed from Lachis.

19:9 Cumque audisset de Tharaca rege Æthiopiæ, dicentes : Ecce egressus est ut pugnet adversum te : et iret contra eum, misit nuntios ad Ezechiam, dicens :

19:9 And when he heard of Tharaca, king of Ethiopia: Behold, he is come out to fight with thee: and was going against him, he sent messengers to Ezechias, saying:

19:10 Hæc dicite Ezechiæ regi Juda : Non te seducat Deus tuus in quo habes fiduciam, neque dicas : Non tradetur Jerusalem in manus regis Assyriorum.

19:10 Thus shall you say to Ezechias, king of Juda: Let not thy God deceive thee, in whom thou trustest: and do not say: Jerusalem shall not be delivered into the hands of the king of the Assyrians.

19:11 Tu enim ipse audisti quæ fecerunt reges Assyriorum universis terris, quomodo vastaverunt eas : num ergo solus poteris liberari ?

19:11 Behold, thou hast heard what the kings of the Assyrians have done to all countries, how they have laid them waste: and canst thou alone be delivered?

19:12 Numquid liberaverunt dii gentium singulos quos vastaverunt patres mei, Gozan videlicet, et Haran, et Reseph, et filios Eden qui erant in Thelassar ?

19:12 Have the gods of the nations delivered any of them, whom my fathers have destroyed, to wit, Gozan, and Haran, and Reseph, and the children of Eden, that were in Thelassar?

19:13 ubi est rex Emath, et rex Arphad, et rex civitatis Sepharvaim, Ana, et Ava ?

19:13 Where is the king of Emath, and the king of Arphad, and the king of the city of Sepharvaim, and of Ana, and of Ava?

19:14 Itaque cum accepisset Ezechias litteras de manu nuntiorum, et legisset eas, ascendit in domum Domini, et expandit eas coram Domino,

19:14 And when Ezechias had received the letter of the hand of the messengers, and had read it, he went up to the house of the Lord, and spread it before the Lord,

19:15 et oravit in conspectu ejus, dicens : Domine Deus Israël, qui sedes super cherubim, tu es Deus solus regum omnium terræ : tu fecisti cælum et terram.

19:15 And he prayed in his sight, saying: O Lord God of Israel, who sittest upon the cherubims, thou alone art the God of all the kings of the earth: thou madest heaven and earth:

19:16 Inclina aurem tuam, et audi : aperi, Domine, oculos tuos, et vide : audi omnia verba Sennacherib, qui misit ut exprobraret nobis Deum viventem.

19:16 Incline thy ear, and hear: open, O Lord, thy eyes and see: and hear all the words of Sennacherib, who hath sent to upbraid unto us the living God.

19:17 Vere, Domine, dissipaverunt reges Assyriorum gentes, et terras omnium.

19:17 Of a truth, O Lord, the kings of the Assyrians have destroyed nations, and the lands of them all.

19:18 Et miserunt deos eorum in ignem : non enim erant dii, sed opera manuum hominum, ex ligno et lapide : et perdiderunt eos.

19:18 And they have cast their gods into the fire: for they were not gods, but the work of men's hands, of wood and stone, and they destroyed them.

19:19 Nunc igitur Domine Deus noster, salvos nos fac de manu ejus, ut sciant omnia regna terræ quia tu es Dominus Deus solus.

19:19 Now therefore, O Lord our God, save us from his hand, that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that thou art the Lord, the only God.

19:20 Misit autem Isaias filius Amos ad Ezechiam, dicens : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus Israël : Quæ deprecatus es me super Sennacherib rege Assyriorum, audivi.

19:20 And Isaias, the son of Amos, sent to Ezechias, saying: Thus saith the Lord, the God of Israel: I have heard the prayer thou hast made to me concerning Sennacherib, king of the Assyrians.

19:21 Iste est sermo, quem locutus est Dominus de eo : Sprevit te, et subsannavit te, virgo filia Sion : post tergum tuum caput movit, filia Jerusalem.

19:21 This is the word that the Lord hath spoken of him: The virgin, the daughter of Sion, hath despised thee, and laughed thee to scorn: the daughter of Jerusalem hath wagged her head behind thy back.

19:22 Cui exprobrasti, et quem blasphemasti ? contra quem exaltasti vocem tuam, et elevasti in excelsum oculos tuos ? Contra Sanctum Israël.

19:22 Whom hast thou reproached, and whom hast thou blasphemed? against whom hast thou exalted thy voice, and lifted up thy eyes on high? against the holy one of Israel.

19:23 Per manum servorum tuorum exprobrasti Domino, et dixisti : In multitudine curruum meorum ascendi excelsa montium in summitate Libani, et succidi sublimes cedros ejus, et electas abietes illius. Et ingressus sum usque ad terminos ejus, et saltum Carmeli ejus

19:23 By the hand of thy servants thou hast reproached the Lord, and hast said: With the multitude of my chariots I have gone up to the height of the mountains, to the top of Libanus, and have cut down its tall cedars, and its choice fir trees. And I have entered into the furthest parts thereof, and the forest of its Carmel.

19:24 ego succidi. Et bibi aquas alienas, et siccavi vestigiis pedum meorum omnes aquas clausas.

19:24 I have cut down, and I have drunk strange waters, and have dried up with the soles of my feet all the shut up waters.

19:25 Numquid non audisti quid ab initio fecerim ? ex diebus antiquis plasmavi illud, et nunc adduxi : eruntque in ruinam collium pugnantium civitates munitæ.

19:25 Hast thou not heard what I have done from the beginning? from the days of old I have formed it, and now I have brought it to effect: that fenced cities of fighting men should be turned to heaps of ruins:

19:26 Et qui sedent in eis, humiles manu, contremuerunt et confusi sunt : facti sunt velut fœnum agri, et virens herba tectorum, quæ arefacta est antequam veniret ad maturitatem.

19:26 And the inhabitants of them were weak of hand, they trembled and were confounded, they became like the grass of the field, and the green herb on the tops of houses, which withered before it came to maturity.

19:27 Habitaculum tuum, et egressum tuum, et introitum tuum, et viam tuam ego præscivi, et furorem tuum contra me.

19:27 Thy dwelling, and thy going out, and thy coming in, and thy way I knew before, and thy rage against me.

19:28 Insanisti in me, et superbia tua ascendit in aures meas : ponam itaque circulum in naribus tuis, et camum in labiis tuis, et reducam te in viam per quam venisti.

19:28 Thou hast been mad against me, and thy pride hath come up to my ears: therefore I will put a ring in thy nose, and a bit between thy lips, and I will turn thee back by the way by which thou camest.

19:29 Tibi autem, Ezechia, hoc erit signum : comede hoc anno quæ repereris : in secundo autem anno, quæ sponte nascuntur : porro in tertio anno seminate et metite : plantate vineas, et comedite fructum earum.

19:29 And to thee, O Ezechias, this shall be a sign: Eat this year what thou shalt find: and in the second year, such things as spring of themselves: but in the third year sow and reap: plant vineyards, and eat the fruit of them.

19:30 Et quodcumque reliquum fuerit de domo Juda, mittet radicem deorsum, et faciet fructum sursum.

19:30 And whatsoever shall be left of the house of Juda, shall take root downward, and bear fruit upward.

19:31 De Jerusalem quippe egredientur reliquiæ, et quod salvetur de monte Sion : zelus Domini exercituum faciet hoc.

19:31 For out of Jerusalem shall go forth a remnant, and that which shall be saved out of mount Sion: the zeal of the Lord of hosts shall do this.

19:32 Quam ob rem hæc dicit Dominus de rege Assyriorum : Non ingredietur urbem hanc, nec mittet in eam sagittam, nec occupabit eam clypeus, nec circumdabit eam munitio.

19:32 Wherefore thus saith the Lord concerning the king of the Assyrians: He shall not come into this city, nor shoot an arrow into it, nor come before it with shield, nor cast a trench about it.

19:33 Per viam qua venit, revertetur : et civitatem hanc non ingredietur, dicit Dominus.

19:33 By the way that he came he shall return: and into this city he shall not come, saith the Lord.

19:34 Protegamque urbem hanc, et salvabo eam propter me, et propter David servum meum.

19:34 And I will protect this city, and will save it for my own sake, and for David, my servant's sake.

19:35 Factum est igitur in nocte illa, venit angelus Domini, et percussit in castris Assyriorum centum octoginta quinque millia. Cumque diluculo surrexisset, vidit omnia corpora mortuorum : et recedens abiit,

19:35 And it came to pass that night, that an angel of the Lord came, and slew in the camp of the Assyrians a hundred and eighty-five thousand. And when he arose early in the morning, he saw all the bodies of the dead.

19:36 et reversus est Sennacherib rex Assyriorum, et mansit in Ninive.

19:36 And Sennacherib, king of the Assyrians, departing, went away, and he returned and abode in Ninive.

19:37 Cumque adoraret in templo Nesroch deum suum, Adramelech et Sarasar filii ejus percusserunt eum gladio, fugeruntque in terram Armeniorum : et regnavit Asarhaddon filius ejus pro eo.

19:37 And as he was worshipping in the temple of Nesroch, his god, Adramelech and Sarasar, his sons, slew him with the sword, and they fled into the land of the Armenians, and Asarhaddon, his son, reigned in his stead.

Chapter 20

20:1 In diebus illis ægrotavit Ezechias usque ad mortem : et venit ad eum Isaias filius Amos propheta, dixitque ei : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Præcipe domui tuæ : morieris enim tu, et non vives.

20:1 In those days Ezechias was sick unto death: and Isaias, the son of Amos, the prophet, came and said to him: Thus saith the Lord God: Give charge concerning thy house, for thou shalt die, and not llve.

20:2 Qui convertit faciem suam ad parietem, et oravit Dominum, dicens :

20:2 And he turned his face to the wall, and prayed to the Lord, saying:

20:3 Obsecro, Domine : memento, quæso, quomodo ambulaverim coram te in veritate, et in corde perfecto, et quod placitum est coram te fecerim. Flevit itaque Ezechias fletu magno.

20:3 I beseech thee, O Lord, remember how I have walked before thee in truth, and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is pleasing before thee. And Ezechias wept with much weeping.

20:4 Et antequam egrederetur Isaias mediam partem atrii, factus est sermo Domini ad eum, dicens :

20:4 And before Isaias was gone out of the middle of the court, the word of the Lord came to him, saying:

20:5 Revertere, et dic Ezechiæ duci populi mei : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus David patris tui : Audivi orationem tuam, et vidi lacrimas tuas, et ecce sanavi te : die tertio ascendes templum Domini.

20:5 Go back, and tell Ezechias, the captain of my people: Thus saith the Lord, the God of David, thy father: I have heard thy prayer, and I have seen thy tears: and behold I have healed thee: on the third day thou shalt go up to the temple of the Lord.

20:6 Et addam diebus tuis quindecim annos : sed et de manu regis Assyriorum liberabo te, et civitatem hanc : et protegam urbem istam propter me, et propter David servum meum.

20:6 And I will add to thy days fifteen years: and I will deliver thee and this city out of the hand of the king of the Assyrians, and I will protect this city for my own sake, and for David, my servant's sake.

20:7 Dixitque Isaias : Afferte massam ficorum. Quam cum attulissent, et posuissent super ulcus ejus, curatus est.

20:7 And Isaias said: Bring me a lump of figs. And when they had brought it, and laid it upon his boil, he was healed.

20:8 Dixerat autem Ezechias ad Isaiam : Quod erit signum, quia Dominus me sanabit, et quia ascensurus sum die tertia templum Domini ?

20:8 And Ezechias had said to Isaias: What shall be the sign that the Lord will heal me, and that I will go up to the temple of the Lord the third day?

20:9 Cui ait Isaias : Hoc erit signum a Domino quod facturus sit Dominus sermonem quem locutus est : vis ut ascendat umbra decem lineis, an ut revertatur totidem gradibus ?

20:9 And Isaias said to him: This shall be the sign from the Lord, that the Lord will do the word which he hath spoken: Wilt thou that the shadow go forward ten lines, or that it go back so many degrees?

20:10 Et ait Ezechias : Facile est umbram crescere decem lineis : nec hoc volo ut fiat, sed ut revertatur retrorsum decem gradibus.

20:10 And Ezechias said: It is an easy matter for the shadow to go forward ten lines: and I do not desire that this be done, but let it return back ten degrees.

20:11 Invocavit itaque Isaias propheta Dominum, et reduxit umbram per lineas quibus jam descenderat in horologio Achaz, retrorsum decem gradibus.

20:11 And Isaias, the prophet, called upon the Lord, and he brought the shadow ten degrees backwards by the lines, by which it had already gone down on the dial of Achaz.

20:12 In tempore illo misit Berodach Baladan, filius Baladan, rex Babyloniorum, litteras et munera ad Ezechiam : audierat enim quod ægrotasset Ezechias.

20:12 At that time Berodach Baladan, the son of Baladan, king of the Babylonians, sent letters and presents to Ezechias: for he had heard that Ezechias had been sick.

20:13 Lætatus est autem in adventu eorum Ezechias, et ostendit eis domum aromatum, et aurum et argentum, et pigmenta varia, unguenta quoque, et domum vasorum suorum, et omnia quæ habere poterat in thesauris suis. Non fuit quod non monstraret eis Ezechias in domo sua, et in omni potestate sua.

20:13 And Ezechias rejoiced at their coming, and he shewed them the house of his aromatical spices, and the gold, and the silver, and divers precious odours, and ointments, and the house of his vessels, and all that he had in his treasures. There was nothing in his house, nor in all his dominions, that Ezechias shewed them not.

20:14 Venit autem Isaias propheta ad regem Ezechiam, dixitque ei : Quid dixerunt viri isti ? aut unde venerunt ad te ? Cui ait Ezechias : De terra longinqua venerunt ad me, de Babylone.

20:14 And Isaias, the prophet, came to king Ezechias, and said to him: What said these men? or from whence came they to thee? And Ezechias said to him: From a far country, they came to me out of Babylon.

20:15 At ille respondit : Quid viderunt in domo tua ? Ait Ezechias : Omnia quæcumque sunt in domo mea, viderunt : nihil est quod non monstraverim eis in thesauris meis.

20:15 And he said: What did they see in thy house? Ezechias said: They saw all the things that are in my house: There is nothing among my treasures that I have not shewed them.

20:16 Dixit itaque Isaias Ezechiæ : Audi sermonem Domini :

20:16 And Isaias said to Ezechias: Hear the word of the Lord.

20:17 Ecce dies venient, et auferentur omnia quæ sunt in domo tua, et quæ condiderunt patres tui usque in diem hanc, in Babylonem : non remanebit quidquam, ait Dominus.

20:17 Behold the days shall come, that all that is in thy house, and that thy fathers have laid up in store unto this day, shall be carried into Babylon: nothing shall be left, saith the Lord.

20:18 Sed et de filiis tuis qui egredientur ex te, quos generabis, tollentur, et erunt eunuchi in palatio regis Babylonis.

20:18 And of thy sons also that shall issue from thee, whom thou shalt beget, they shall take away, and they shall be eunuchs in the palace of the king of Babylon.

20:19 Dixit Ezechias ad Isaiam : Bonus sermo Domini quem locutus es : sit pax et veritas in diebus meis.

20:19 Ezechias said to Isaias: The word of the Lord, which thou hast spoken, is good: let peace and truth be in my days.

20:20 Reliqua autem sermonum Ezechiæ, et omnis fortitudo ejus, et quomodo fecerit piscinam et aquæductum, et introduxerit aquas in civitatem, nonne hæc scripta sunt in libro sermonum dierum regum Juda ?

20:20 And the rest of the acts of Ezechias, and all his might, and how he made a pool, and a conduit, and brought waters into the city, are they not written in the book of the words of the days of the kings of Juda?

20:21 Dormivitque Ezechias cum patribus suis, et regnavit Manasses filius ejus pro eo.

20:21 And Ezechias slept with his fathers, and Manasses, his son reigned in his stead.

Chapter 21

21:1 Duodecim annorum erat Manasses cum regnare cœpisset, et quinquaginta quinque annis regnavit in Jerusalem : nomen matris ejus Haphsiba.

21:1 Manasses was twelve years old when he began to reign, and he reigned five and fifty years in Jerusalem: the name of his mother was Haphsiba.

21:2 Fecitque malum in conspectu Domini, juxta idola gentium quas delevit Dominus a facie filiorum Israël.

21:2 And he did evil in the sight of the Lord, according to the idols of the nations, which the Lord destroyed from before the face of the children of Israel.

21:3 Conversusque est, et ædificavit excelsa quæ dissipaverat Ezechias pater ejus : et erexit aras Baal, et fecit lucos sicut fecerat Achab rex Israël, et adoravit omnem militiam cæli, et coluit eam.

21:3 And he turned, and built up the high places, which Ezechias, his father, had destroyed: and he set up altars to Baal, and made groves, as Achab, the king of Israel, had done: and he adored all the host of heaven, and served them.

21:4 Exstruxitque aras in domo Domini, de qua dixit Dominus : In Jerusalem ponam nomen meum.

21:4 And he built altars in the house of the Lord, of which the Lord said: In Jerusalem I will put my name.

21:5 Et exstruxit altaria universæ militiæ cæli in duobus atriis templi Domini.

21:5 And he built altars for all the host of heaven, in the two courts of the temple of the Lord.

21:6 Et traduxit filium suum per ignem : et ariolatus est, et observavit auguria, et fecit pythones, et aruspices multiplicavit, ut faceret malum coram Domino, et irritaret eum.

21:6 And he made his son pass through fire: and he used divinations, and observed omens, and appointed pythons, and multiplied soothsayers, to do evil before the Lord, and to provoke him.

21:7 Posuit quoque idolum luci quem fecerat, in templo Domini, super quod locutus est Dominus ad David, et ad Salomonem filium ejus : In templo hoc, et in Jerusalem quam elegi de cunctis tribubus Israël, ponam nomen meum in sempiternum.

21:7 He set also an idol of the grove, which he had made, in the temple of the Lord: concerning which the Lord said to David, and to Solomon his son: In this temple, and in Jerusalem, which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, I will put my name for ever.

21:8 Et ultra non faciam commoveri pedem Israël de terra quam dedi patribus eorum : si tamen custodierint opere omnia quæ præcepi eis, et universam legem quam mandavit eis servus meus Moyses.

21:8 And I will no more make the feet of Israel to be moved out of the land, which I gave to their fathers: only if they will observe to do all that I have commanded them, according to the law which my servant Moses commanded them.

21:9 Illi vero non audierunt : sed seducti sunt a Manasse, ut facerent malum super gentes quas contrivit Dominus a facie filiorum Israël.

21:9 But they hearkened not: but were seduced by Manasses, to do evil more than the nations which the Lord destroyed before the children of Israel.

21:10 Locutusque est Dominus in manu servorum suorum prophetarum, dicens :

21:10 And the Lord spoke in the hand of his servants, the prophets, saying:

21:11 Quia fecit Manasses rex Juda abominationes istas pessimas, super omnia quæ fecerunt Amorrhæi ante eum, et peccare fecit etiam Judam in immunditiis suis :

21:11 Because Manasses, king of Juda, hath done these most wicked abominations, beyond all that the Amorrhites did before him, and hath made Juda also to sin with his filthy doings:

21:12 propterea hæc dicit Dominus Deus Israël : Ecce ego inducam mala super Jerusalem et Judam, ut quicumque audierit, tinniant ambæ aures ejus.

21:12 Therefore thus saith the Lord, the God of Israel: Behold, I will bring on evils upon Jerusalem and Juda: that whosoever shall hear of them, both his ears shall tingle.

21:13 Et extendam super Jerusalem funiculum Samariæ, et pondus domus Achab : et delebo Jerusalem, sicut deleri solent tabulæ : et delens vertam, et ducam crebrius stylum super faciem ejus.

21:13 And I will stretch over Jerusalem the line of Samaria, and the weight of the house of Achab: and I will efface Jerusalem, as writings tables are wont to be effaced, and I will erase and turn it, and draw the pencil often over the face thereof.

21:14 Dimittam vero reliquias hæreditatis meæ, et tradam eas in manus inimicorum ejus, eruntque in vastitatem, et in rapinam cunctis adversariis suis :

21:14 And I will leave the remnants of my inheritance, and will deliver them into the hands of their enemies: and they shall become a prey, and a spoil to all their enemies.

21:15 eo quod fecerint malum coram me, et perseveraverint irritantes me, ex die qua egressi sunt patres eorum ex Ægypto usque ad hanc diem.

21:15 Because they have done evil before me, and have continued to provoke me, from the day that their fathers came out of Egypt, even unto this day.

21:16 Insuper et sanguinem innoxium fudit Manasses multum nimis, donec impleret Jerusalem usque ad os : absque peccatis suis quibus peccare fecit Judam, ut faceret malum coram Domino.

21:16 Moreover, Manasses shed also very much innocent blood, till he filled Jerusalem up to the mouth: besides his sins, wherewith he made Juda to sin, to do evil before the Lord.

21:17 Reliqua autem sermonum Manasse, ut universa quæ fecit, et peccatum ejus quod peccavit, nonne hæc scripta sunt in libro sermonum dierum regum Juda ?

21:17 Now the rest of the acts of Manasses, and all that he did, and his sin, which he sinned, are they not written in the book of the words of the days of the kings of Juda?

21:18 Dormivitque Manasses cum patribus suis, et sepultus est in horto domus suæ, in horto Oza : et regnavit Amon filius ejus pro eo.

21:18 And Manasses slept with his fathers, and was buried in the garden of his own house, in the garden of Oza: and Amon, his son, reigned in his stead.

21:19 Viginti duorum annorum erat Amon cum regnare cœpisset : duobus quoque annis regnavit in Jerusalem : nomen matris ejus Messalemeth filia Harus de Jeteba.

21:19 Two and twenty years old was Amon when he began to reign, and he reigned two years in Jerusalem: the name of his mother was Messalemeth, the daughter of Harus, of Jeteba.

21:20 Fecitque malum in conspectu Domini, sicut fecerat Manasses pater ejus.

21:20 And he did evil in the sight of the Lord, as Manasses, his father, had done.

21:21 Et ambulavit in omni via per quam ambulaverat pater ejus, servivitque immunditiis quibus servierat pater ejus, et adoravit eas :

21:21 And he walked in all the way in which his father had walked: and he served the abominations which his father had served, and he adored them.

21:22 et dereliquit Dominum Deum patrum suorum, et non ambulavit in via Domini.

21:22 And forsook the Lord, the God of his fathers, and walked not in the way of the Lord.

21:23 Tetenderuntque ei insidias servi sui, et interfecerunt regem in domo sua.

21:23 And his servants plotted against him, and slew the king in his own house.

21:24 Percussit autem populus terræ omnes qui conjuraverant contra regem Amon, et constituerunt sibi regem Josiam filium ejus pro eo.

21:24 But the people of the land slew all them that had conspired against king Amon: and made Josias, his son, their king in his stead.

21:25 Reliqua autem sermonum Amon quæ fecit, nonne hæc scripta sunt in libro sermonum dierum regum Juda ?

21:25 But the rest of the acts of Amon, which he did, are they not written in the book of the words of the days of the kings of Juda?

21:26 Sepelieruntque eum in sepulchro suo, in horto Oza : et regnavit Josias filius ejus pro eo.

21:26 And they buried him in his sepulchre, in the garden of Oza: and his son, Josias, reigned in his stead.

Chapter 22

22:1 Octo annorum erat Josias cum regnare cœpisset : triginta et uno anno regnavit in Jerusalem : nomen matris ejus Idida filia Hadaia de Besecath.

22:1 Josias was eight years old when he began to reign: he reigned one and thirty years in Jerusalem: the name of his mother was Idida, the daughter of Hadaia, of Besecath.

22:2 Fecitque quod placitum erat coram Domino, et ambulavit per omnes vias David patris sui : non declinavit ad dexteram, sive ad sinistram.

22:2 And he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord, and walked in all the ways of David, his father: he turned not aside to the right hand, or to the left.

22:3 Anno autem octavodecimo regis Josiæ, misit rex Saphan filium Aslia filii Messulam scribam templi Domini, dicens ei :

22:3 And in the eighteenth year of king Josias, the king sent Saphan, the son of Assia, the son of Messulam, the scribe of the temple of the Lord, saying to him:

22:4 Vade ad Helciam sacerdotem magnum, ut confletur pecunia quæ illata est in templum Domini, quam collegerunt janitores templi a populo :

22:4 Go to Helcias, the high priest, that the money may be put together which is brought into the temple of the Lord, which the doorkeepers of the temple have gathered of the people.

22:5 deturque fabris per præpositos domus Domini, qui et distribuant eam his qui operantur in templo Domini, ad instauranda sartatecta templi :

22:5 And let it be given to the workmen by the overseers of the house of the Lord: and let them distribute it to those that work in the temple of the Lord, to repair the temple:

22:6 tignariis videlicet et cæmentariis, et iis qui interrupta componunt : et ut emantur ligna, et lapides de lapicidinis, ad instaurandum templum Domini.

22:6 That is, to carpenters and masons, and to such as mend breaches: and that timber may be bought, and stones out of the quarries, to repair the temple of the Lord.

22:7 Verumtamen non supputetur eis argentum quod accipiunt, sed in potestate habeant, et in fide.

22:7 But let there be no reckoning made with them of the money which they receive, but let them have it in their power, and in their trust.

22:8 Dixit autem Helcias pontifex ad Saphan scribam : Librum legis reperi in domo Domini. Deditque Helcias volumen Saphan, qui et legit illud.

22:8 And Helcias, the high priest, said to Saphan, the scribe: I have found the book of the law in the house of the Lord: and Helcias gave the book to Saphan, and he read it.

22:9 Venit quoque Saphan scriba ad regem, et renuntiavit ei quod præceperat, et ait : Conflaverunt servi tui pecuniam quæ reperta est in domo Domini, et dederunt ut distribueretur fabris a præfectis operum templi Domini.

22:9 And Saphan, the scribe, came to the king, and brought him word again concerning that which he had commanded, and said: Thy servants have gathered together the money that was found in the house of the Lord: and they have given it to be distributed to the workmen, by the overseers of the works of the temple of the Lord.

22:10 Narravit quoque Saphan scriba regi, dicens : Librum dedit mihi Helcias sacerdos. Quem cum legisset Saphan coram rege,

22:10 And Saphan, the scribe, told the king, saying: Helcias, the priest, hath delivered to me a book. And when Saphan had read it before the king,

22:11 et audisset rex verba libri legis Domini, scidit vestimenta sua.

22:11 And the king had heard the words of the law of the Lord, he rent his garments.

22:12 Et præcepit Helciæ sacerdoti, et Ahicam filio Saphan, et Achobor filio Micha, et Saphan scribæ, et Asaiæ servo regis, dicens :

22:12 And he commanded Helcias, the priest, and Ahicam, the son of Saphan, and Achobor, the son of Micha, and Saphan, the scribe, and Asaia, the king's servant, saying:

22:13 Ite et consulite Dominum super me, et super populo, et super omni Juda, de verbis voluminis istius, quod inventum est : magna enim ira Domini succensa est contra nos, quia non audierunt patres nostri verba libri hujus, ut facerent omne quod scriptum est nobis.

22:13 Go and consult the Lord for me, and for the people, and for all Juda, concerning the words of this book which is found: for the great wrath of the Lord is kindled against us, because our fathers have not hearkened to the words of this book, to do all that is written for us.

22:14 Ierunt itaque Helcias sacerdos, et Ahicam, et Achobor, et Sapham, et Asaia, ad Holdam prophetidem, uxorem Sellum filii Thecuæ filii Araas custodis vestium, quæ habitabat in Jerusalem in Secunda : locutique sunt ad eam.

22:14 So Helcias, the priest, and Ahicam, and Achobor, and Sapham, and Asaia, went to Holda, the prophetess, the wife of Sellum, the son of Thecua, the son of Araas, keeper of the wardrobe, who dwelt in Jerusalem, in the Second: and they spoke to her.

22:15 Et illa respondit eis : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus Israël : Dicite viro qui misit vos ad me :

22:15 And she said to them: Thus saith the Lord, the God of Israel: Tell the man that sent you to me:

22:16 Hæc dicit Dominus : Ecce ego adducam mala super locum istum, et super habitatores ejus, omnia verba legis quæ legit rex Juda :

22:16 Thus saith the Lord: Behold, I will bring evils upon this place, and upon the inhabitants thereof, all the words of the law which the king of Juda hath read:

22:17 quia dereliquerunt me, et sacrificaverunt diis alienis, irritantes me in cunctis operibus manuum suarum : et succendetur indignatio mea in loco hoc, et non extinguetur.

22:17 Because they have forsaken me, and have sacrificed to strange gods, provoking me by all the works of their hands: therefore my indignation shall be kindled against this place, and shall not be quenched.

22:18 Regi autem Juda, qui misit vos ut consuleretis Dominum, sic dicetis : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus Israël : Pro eo quod audisti verba voluminis,

22:18 But to the king of Juda, who sent you to consult the Lord, thus shall you say: Thus saith the Lord, the God of Israel: for as much as thou hast heard the words of the book,

22:19 et perterritum est cor tuum, et humiliatus es coram Domino, auditis sermonibus contra locum istum et habitatores ejus, quod videlicet fierent in stuporem et in maledictum : et scidisti vestimenta tua, et flevisti coram me, et ego audivi, ait Dominus :

22:19 And thy heart hath been moved to fear, and thou hast humbled thyself before the Lord, hearing the words against this place, and the inhabitants thereof, to wit, that they should become a wonder and a curse: and thou hast rent thy garments, and wept before me; I also have heard thee; saith the Lord.

22:20 idcirco colligam te ad patres tuos, et colligeris ad sepulchrum tuum in pace, ut non videant oculi tui omnia mala quæ inducturus sum super locum istum.

22:20 Therefore I will gather thee to thy fathers, and thou shalt be gathered to thy sepulchre in peace; that thy eyes may not see all the evils which I will bring upon this place.

Chapter 23

23:1 Et renuntiaverunt regi quod dixerat. Qui misit : et congregati sunt ad eum omnes senes Juda et Jerusalem.

23:1 And they brought the king word again what she had said. And he sent: and all the ancients of Juda and Jerusalem were assembled to him.

23:2 Ascenditque rex templum Domini, et omnes viri Juda, universique qui habitabant in Jerusalem cum eo sacerdotes et prophetæ, et omnis populus a parvo usque ad magnum : legitque, cunctis audientibus, omnia verba libri fœderis, qui inventus est in domo Domini.

23:2 And the king went up to the temple of the Lord, and all the men of Juda, and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem with him, the priests, and the prophets, and all the people, both little and great: and in the hearing of them all he read all the words of the book of the covenant, which was found in the house of the Lord.

23:3 Stetitque rex super gradum : et fœdus percussit coram Domino, ut ambularent post Dominum, et custodirent præcepta ejus, et testimonia, et cæremonias in omni corde, et in tota anima, et suscitarent verba fœderis hujus, quæ scripta erant in libro illo : acquievitque populus pacto.

23:3 And the king stood upon the step: and he made a covenant with the Lord, to walk after the Lord, and to keep his commandments, and his testimonies, and his ceremonies, with all their heart, and with all their soul, and to perform the words of this covenant, which were written in that book: and the people agreed to the covenant.

23:4 Et præcepit rex Helciæ pontifici, et sacerdotibus secundi ordinis, et janitoribus, ut projicerent de templo Domini omnia vasa quæ facta fuerant Baal, et in luco, et universæ militiæ cæli : et combussit ea foris Jerusalem in convalle Cedron, et tulit pulverem eorum in Bethel.

23:4 And the king commanded Helcias, the high priest, and the priests of the second order, and the doorkeepers, to cast out of the temple of the Lord all the vessels that had been made for Baal, and for the grove, and for all the host of heaven: and he burnt them without Jerusalem, in the valley of Cedron, and he carried the ashes of them to Bethel.

23:5 Et delevit aruspices quos posuerant reges Juda ad sacrificandum in excelsis per civitates Juda, et in circuitu Jerusalem : et eos qui adolebant incensum Baal, et soli, et lunæ, et duodecim signis, et omni militiæ cæli.

23:5 And he destroyed the soothsayers, whom the kings of Juda had appointed to sacrifice in the high places in the cities of Juda, and round about Jerusalem: them also that burnt incense to Baal, and to the sun, and to the moon, and to the twelve signs, and to all the host of heaven.

23:6 Et efferri fecit lucum de domo Domini foras Jerusalem in convalle Cedron, et combussit eum ibi, et redegit in pulverem, et projecit super sepulchra vulgi.

23:6 And he caused the grove to be carried out from the house of the Lord, without Jerusalem, to the valley of Cedron, and he burnt it there, and reduced it to dust, and cast the dust upon the graves of the common people.

23:7 Destruxit quoque ædiculas effeminatorum quæ erant in domo Domini, pro quibus mulieres texebant quasi domunculas luci.

23:7 He destroyed also the pavilions of the effeminate, which were in the house of the Lord, for which the women wove as it were little dwellings for the grove.

23:8 Congregavitque omnes sacerdotes de civitatibus Juda, et contaminavit excelsa ubi sacrificabant sacerdotes de Gabaa usque Bersabee, et destruxit aras portarum in introitu ostii Josue principis civitatis, quod erat ad sinistram portæ civitatis.

23:8 And he gathered together all the priests out of the cities of Juda: and he defiled the high places, where the priests offered sacrifice, from Gabaa to Bersabee: and he broke down the altars of the gates that were in the entering in of the gate of Josue, governor of the city, which was on the left hand of the gate of the city.

23:9 Verumtamen non ascendebant sacerdotes excelsorum ad altare Domini in Jerusalem : sed tantum comedebant azyma in medio fratrum suorum.

23:9 However, the priests of the high places came not up to the altar of the Lord, in Jerusalem: but only eat of the unleavened bread among their brethren.

23:10 Contaminavit quoque Topheth, quod est in convalle filii Ennom, ut nemo consecraret filium suum aut filiam per ignem, Moloch.

23:10 And he defiled Topheth, which is in the valley of the son of Ennom: that no man should consecrate there his son, or his daughter, through fire, to Moloch.

23:11 Abstulit quoque equos quos dederant reges Juda soli in introitu templi Domini juxta exedram Nathanmelech eunuchi, qui erat in Pharurim : currus autem solis combussit igni.

23:11 And he took away the horses which the kings of Juda had given to the sun, at the entering in of the temple of the Lord, near the chamber of Nathanmelech the eunuch, who was in Pharurim: and he burnt the chariots of the sun with fire.

23:12 Altaria quoque quæ erant super tecta cœnaculi Achaz, quæ fecerant reges Juda, et altaria quæ fecerat Manasses in duobus atriis templi Domini, destruxit rex, et cucurrit inde, et dispersit cinerem eorum in torrentem Cedron.

23:12 And the altars that were upon the top of the upper chamber of Achaz, which the kings of Juda had made, and the altars which Manasses had made in the two courts of the temple of the Lord, the king broke down: and he ran from thence, and cast the ashes of them into the torrent Cedron.

23:13 Excelsa quoque, quæ erant in Jerusalem ad dexteram partem montis offensionis, quæ ædificaverat Salomon rex Israël Astaroth idolo Sidoniorum, et Chamos offensioni Moab, et Melchom abominationi filiorum Ammon, polluit rex.

23:13 The high places also that were at Jerusalem, on the right side of the Mount of Offence, which Solomon, king of Israel, had built to Astaroth, the idol of the Sidonians, and to Chamos, the scandal of Moab, and to Melchom, the abomination of the children of Ammon, the king defiled.

23:14 Et contrivit statuas, et succidit lucos : replevitque loca eorum ossibus mortuorum.

23:14 And he broke in pieces the statues, and cut down the groves: and he filled their places with the bones of dead men.

23:15 Insuper et altare quod erat in Bethel, et excelsum quod fecerat Jeroboam filius Nabat, qui peccare fecit Israël : et altare illud, et excelsum destruxit, atque combussit, et comminuit in pulverem, succenditque etiam lucum.

23:15 Moreover, the altar also that was at Bethel, and the high place, which Jeroboam, the son of Nabat, who made Israel to sin, had made: both the altar, and the high place, he broke down and burnt, and reduced to powder, and burnt the grove.

23:16 Et conversus Josias, vidit ibi sepulchra quæ erant in monte : misitque et tulit ossa de sepulchris, et combussit ea super altare, et polluit illud juxta verbum Domini quod locutus est vir Dei, qui prædixerat verba hæc.

23:16 And as Josias turned himself, he saw there the sepulchres that were in the mount: and he sent and took the bones out of the sepulchres, and burnt them upon the altar, and defiled it according to the word of the Lord, which the man of God spoke, who had foretold these things.

23:17 Et ait : Quis est titulus ille, quem video ? Responderuntque ei cives urbis illius : Sepulchrum est hominis Dei, qui venit de Juda, et prædixit verba hæc, quæ fecisti super altare Bethel.

23:17 And he said: What is that monument which I see? And the men of that city answered: It is the sepulchre of the man of God, who came from Juda, and foretold these things which thou hast done upon the altar of Bethel.

23:18 Et ait : Dimitte eum : nemo commoveat ossa ejus. Et intacta manserunt ossa illius cum ossibus prophetæ qui venerat de Samaria.

23:18 And he said: Let him alone, let no man move his bones. So his bones were left untouched with the bones of the prophet, that came out of Samaria.

23:19 Insuper et omnia fana excelsorum quæ erant in civitatibus Samariæ, quæ fecerant reges Israël ad irritandum Dominum, abstulit Josias : et fecit eis secundum omnia opera quæ fecerat in Bethel.

23:19 Moreover all the temples of the high places which were in the cities of Samaria, which the kings of Israel had made to provoke the Lord, Josias took away: and he did to them according to all the acts that he had done in Bethel.

23:20 Et occidit universos sacerdotes excelsorum qui erant ibi super altaria, et combussit ossa humana super ea : reversusque est Jerusalem.

23:20 And he slew all the priests of the high places, that were there, upon the altars; and he burnt men's bones upon them: and returned to Jerusalem.

23:21 Et præcepit omni populo, dicens : Facite Phase Domino Deo vestro, secundum quod scriptum est in libro fœderis hujus.

23:21 And he commanded all the people, saying: Keep the Phase to the Lord your God, according as it is written in the book of this covenant.

23:22 Nec enim factum est Phase tale a diebus judicum qui judicaverunt Israël, et omnium dierum regum Israël et regum Juda,

23:22 Now there was no such a Phase kept from the days of the judges, who judged Israel, nor in all the days of the kings of Israel, and of the kings of Juda,

23:23 sicut in octavodecimo anno regis Josiæ factum est Phase istud Domino in Jerusalem.

23:23 As was this Phase, that was kept to the Lord in Jerusalem, in the eighteenth year of king Josias.

23:24 Sed et pythones, et ariolos, et figuras idolorum, et immunditias, et abominationes, quæ fuerant in terra Juda et Jerusalem, abstulit Josias : ut statueret verba legis quæ scripta sunt in libro quem invenit Helcias sacerdos in templo Domini.

23:24 Moreover the diviners by spirits, and soothsayers, and the figures of idols, and the uncleannesses, and the abominations, that had been in the land of Juda and Jerusalem, Josias took away: that he might perform the words of the law, that were written in the book, which Helcias the priest had found in the temple of the Lord.

23:25 Similis illi non fuit ante eum rex, qui reverteretur ad Dominum in omni corde suo, et in tota anima sua, et in universa virtute sua juxta omnem legem Moysi : neque post eum surrexit similis illi.

23:25 There was no king before him like unto him, that returned to the Lord with all his heart, and with all his soul, and with all his strength, according to all the law of Moses: neither after him did there arise any like unto him.

23:26 Verumtamen non est aversus Dominus ab ira furoris sui magni quo iratus est furor ejus contra Judam propter irritationes quibus provocaverat eum Manasses.

23:26 But yet the Lord turned not away from the wrath of his great indignation, wherewith his anger was kindled against Juda: because of the provocations, wherewith Manasses had provoked him.

23:27 Dixit itaque Dominus : Etiam Judam auferam a facie mea, sicut abstuli Israël : et projiciam civitatem hanc quam elegi Jerusalem, et domum de qua dixi : Erit nomen meum ibi.

23:27 And the Lord said: I will remove Juda also from before my face, as I have removed Israel: and I will cast off this city Jerusalem, which I chose, and the house, of which I said: My name shall be there.

23:28 Reliqua autem sermonum Josiæ, et universa quæ fecit, nonne hæc scripta sunt in libro verborum dierum regum Juda ?

23:28 Now the rest of the acts of Josias, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the words of the days of the kings of Juda?

23:29 In diebus ejus ascendit Pharao Nechao rex Ægypti contra regem Assyriorum ad flumen Euphraten, et abiit Josias rex in occursum ejus : et occisus est in Mageddo cum vidisset eum.

23:29 In his days Pharao Nechao, king of Egypt, went up against the king of Assyria to the river Euphrates: and king Josias went to meet him: and was slain at Mageddo, when he had seen him.

23:30 Et portaverunt eum servi sui mortuum de Mageddo : et pertulerunt in Jerusalem, et sepelierunt eum in sepulchro suo. Tulitque populus terræ Joachaz filium Josiæ : et unxerunt eum, et constituerunt eum regem pro patre suo.

23:30 And his servants carried him dead from Mageddo: and they brought him to Jerusalem, and buried him in his own sepulchre. And the people of the land took Joachaz, the son of Josias: and they anointed him, and made him king in his father's stead.

23:31 Viginti trium annorum erat Joachaz cum regnare cœpisset, et tribus mensibus regnavit in Jerusalem : nomen matris ejus Amital filia Jeremiæ de Lobna.

23:31 Joachaz was three and twenty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned three months in Jerusalem: the name of his mother was Amital, the daughter of Jeremias, of Lobna.

23:32 Et fecit malum coram Domino, juxta omnia quæ fecerant patres ejus.

23:32 And he did evil before the Lord, according to all that his fathers had done.

23:33 Vinxitque eum Pharao Nechao in Rebla, quæ est in terra Emath, ne regnaret in Jerusalem : et imposuit mulctam terræ centum talentis argenti, et talento auri.

23:33 And Pharao Nechao bound him at Rebla, which is in the land of Emath, that he should not reign in Jerusalem: and he set a fine upon the land, of a hundred talents of silver, and a talent of gold.

23:34 Regemque constituit Pharao Nechao Eliacim filium Josiæ pro Josia patre ejus : vertitque nomen ejus Joakim. Porro Joachaz tulit, et duxit in Ægyptum, et mortuus est ibi.

23:34 And Pharao Nechao made Eliacim, the son of Josias, king in the room of Josias his father: and turned his name to Joakim. And he took Joachaz away and carried him into Egypt, and he died there.

23:35 Argentum autem et aurum dedit Joakim Pharaoni, cum indixisset terræ per singulos, ut conferretur juxta præceptum Pharaonis : et unumquemque juxta vires suas exegit, tam argentum quam aurum, de populo terræ, ut daret Pharaoni Nechao.

23:35 And Joakim gave the silver and the gold to Pharao, after he had taxed the land for every man, to contribute according to the commandment of Pharao: and he exacted both the silver and the gold of the people of the land, of every man according to his ability: to give to Pharao Nechao.

23:36 Viginti quinque annorum erat Joakim cum regnare cœpisset, et undecim annis regnavit in Jerusalem : nomen matris ejus Zebida filia Phadaia de Ruma.

23:36 Joakim was five and twenty years old when he began to reign: and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem: the name of his mother was Zebida, the daughter of Phadaia, of Ruma.

23:37 Et fecit malum coram Domino juxta omnia quæ fecerant patres ejus.

23:37 And he did evil before the Lord according to all that his fathers had done.

Chapter 24

24:1 In diebus ejus ascendit Nabuchodonosor rex Babylonis, et factus est ei Joakim servus tribus annis : et rursum rebellavit contra eum.

24:1 In his days Nabuchodonosor, king of Babylon came up, and Joakim became his servant three years: then again he rebelled against him.

24:2 Immisitque ei Dominus latrunculos Chaldæorum, et latrunculos Syriæ, et latrunculos Moab, et latrunculos filiorum Ammon : et immisit eos in Judam ut disperderent eum, juxta verbum Domini quod locutus fuerat per servos suos prophetas.

24:2 And the Lord sent against him the rovers of the Chaldees, and the rovers of Syria, and the rovers of Moab, and the rovers of the children of Ammon: and he sent them against Juda, to destroy it, according to the word of the Lord, which he had spoken by his servants, the prophets.

24:3 Factum est autem hoc per verbum Domini contra Judam, ut auferret eum coram se propter peccata Manasse universa quæ fecit,

24:3 And this came by the word of the Lord against Juda, to remove them from before him for all the sins of Manasses which he did;

24:4 et propter sanguinem innoxium quem effudit, et implevit Jerusalem cruore innocentium : et ob hanc rem noluit Dominus propitiari.

24:4 And for the innocent blood that he shed, filling Jerusalem with innocent blood: and therefore the Lord would not be appeased.

24:5 Reliqua autem sermonum Joakim, et universa quæ fecit, nonne hæc scripta sunt in libro sermonum dierum regum Juda ? Et dormivit Joakim cum patribus suis :

24:5 But the rest of the acts of Joakim, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the words of the days of the kings of Juda? And Joakim slept with his fathers:

24:6 et regnavit Joachin filius ejus pro eo.

24:6 And Joachin, his son, reigned in his stead.

24:7 Et ultra non addidit rex Ægypti ut egrederetur de terra sua : tulerat enim rex Babylonis, a rivo Ægypti usque ad fluvium Euphraten, omnia quæ fuerant regis Ægypti.

24:7 And the king of Egypt came not again any more out of his own country: for the king of Babylon had taken all that had belonged to the king of Egypt, from the river of Egypt, unto the river Euphrates.

24:8 Decem et octo annorum erat Joachin cum regnare cœpisset, et tribus mensibus regnavit in Jerusalem : nomen matris ejus Nohesta filia Elnathan de Jerusalem.

24:8 Joachin was eighteen years old when he began to reign, and he reigned three months in Jerusalem: the name of his mother was Nohesta, the daughter of Elnathan, of Jerusalem.

24:9 Et fecit malum coram Domino, juxta omnia quæ fecerat pater ejus.

24:9 And he did evil before the Lord, according to all that his father had done.

24:10 In tempore illo ascenderunt servi Nabuchodonosor regis Babylonis in Jerusalem, et circumdata est urbs munitionibus.

24:10 At that time the servants of Nabuchodonosor, king of Babylon, came up against Jerusalem, and the city was surrounded with their forts.

24:11 Venitque Nabuchodonosor rex Babylonis ad civitatem cum servis suis ut oppugnarent eam.

24:11 And Nabuchodonosor, king of Babylon, came to the city, with his servants, to assault it.

24:12 Egressusque est Joachin rex Juda ad regem Babylonis, ipse et mater ejus, et servi ejus, et principes ejus, et eunuchi ejus : et suscepit eum rex Babylonis anno octavo regni sui.

24:12 And Joachin, king of Juda, went out to the king of Babylon, he, and his mother, and his servants, and his nobles, and his eunuchs: and the king of Babylon received him in the eighth year of his reign.

24:13 Et protulit inde omnes thesauros domus Domini, et thesauros domus regiæ : et concidit universa vasa aurea quæ fecerat Salomon rex Israël in templo Domini juxta verbum Domini.

24:13 And he brought out from thence all the treasures of the house of the Lord, and the treasures of the king's house: and he cut in pieces all the vessels of gold which Solomon, king of Israel, had made in the temple of the Lord, according to the word of the Lord.

24:14 Et transtulit omnem Jerusalem, et universos principes, et omnes fortes exercitus, decem millia, in captivitatem, et omnem artificem et clusorem : nihilque relictum est, exceptis pauperibus populi terræ.

24:14 And he carried away all Jerusalem, and all the princes, and all the valiant men of the army, to the number of ten thousand, into captivity: and every artificer and smith: and none were left, but the poor sort of the people of the land.

24:15 Transtulit quoque Joachin in Babylonem, et matrem regis, et uxores regis, et eunuchos ejus : et judices terræ duxit in captivitatem de Jerusalem in Babylonem.

24:15 And he carried away Joachin into Babylon, and the king's mother, and the king's wives, and his eunuchs: and the judges of the land he carried into captivity, from Jerusalem, into Babylon.

24:16 Et omnes viros robustos, septem millia, et artifices, et clusores mille, omnes viros fortes et bellatores : duxitque eos rex Babylonis captivos in Babylonem.

24:16 And all the strong men, seven thousand, and the artificers, and the smiths, a thousand, all that were valiant men, and fit for war: and the king of Babylon led them captives into Babylon.

24:17 Et constituit Matthaniam patruum ejus pro eo : imposuitque nomen ei Sedeciam.

24:17 And he appointed Matthanias, his uncle, in his stead: and called his name Sedecias.

24:18 Vigesimum et primum annum ætatis habebat Sedecias cum regnare cœpisset, et undecim annis regnavit in Jerusalem : nomen matris ejus erat Amital filia Jeremiæ de Lobna.

24:18 Sedecias was one and twenty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem: the name of his mother was Amital, the daughter of Jeremias, of Lobna.

24:19 Et fecit malum coram Domino, juxta omnia quæ fecerat Joakim.

24:19 And he did evil before the Lord, according to all that Joakim had done.

24:20 Irascebatur enim Dominus contra Jerusalem et contra Judam, donec projiceret eos a facie sua : recessitque Sedecias a rege Babylonis.

24:20 For the Lord was angry against Jerusalem and against Juda, till he cast them out from his face: and Sedecias revolted from the king of Babylon.

Chapter 25

25:1 Factum est autem anno nono regni ejus, mense decimo, decima die mensis, venit Nabuchodonosor rex Babylonis, ipse et omnis exercitus ejus, in Jerusalem, et circumdederunt eam : et exstruxerunt in circuitu ejus munitiones.

25:1 And it came to pass in the ninth year of his reign, in the tenth month, the tenth day of the month, that Nabuchodonosor, king of Babylon, came, he and all his army, against Jerusalem: and they surrounded it: and raised works round about it.

25:2 Et clausa est civitas atque vallata usque ad undecimum annum regis Sedeciæ,

25:2 And the city was shut up and besieged till the eleventh year of king Sedecias,

25:3 nona die mensis : prævaluitque fames in civitate, nec erat panis populo terræ.

25:3 The ninth day of the month: and a famine prevailed in the city, and there was no bread for the people of the land.

25:4 Et interrupta est civitas : et omnes viri bellatores nocte fugerunt per viam portæ quæ est inter duplicem murum ad hortum regis. Porro Chaldæi obsidebant in circuitu civitatem. Fugit itaque Sedecias per viam quæ ducit ad campestria solitudinis.

25:4 And a breach was made into the city: and all the men of war fled in the night between the two walls by the king's garden (now the Chaldees besieged the city round about), and Sedecias fled by the way that leadeth to the plains of the wilderness.

25:5 Et persecutus est exercitus Chaldæorum regem, comprehenditque eum in planitie Jericho : et omnes bellatores qui erant cum eo, dispersi sunt, et reliquerunt eum.

25:5 And the army of the Chaldees pursued after the king, and overtook him in the plains of Jericho: and all the warriors that were with him were scattered, and left him:

25:6 Apprehensum ergo regem duxerunt ad regem Babylonis in Reblatha : qui locutus est cum eo judicium.

25:6 So they took the king, and brought him to the king of Babylon, to Reblatha, and he gave judgment upon him.

25:7 Filios autem Sedeciæ occidit coram eo, et oculos ejus effodit, vinxitque eum catenis, et adduxit in Babylonem.

25:7 And he slew the sons of Sedecias before his face, and he put out his eyes, and bound him with chains, and brought him to Babylon.

25:8 Mense quinto, septima die mensis, ipse est annus nonusdecimus regis Babylonis, venit Nabuzardan princeps exercitus, servus regis Babylonis, in Jerusalem.

25:8 In the fifth month, the seventh day of the month, the same is the nineteenth year of the king of Babylon, came Nabuzardan, commander of the army, a servant of the king of Babylon, into Jerusalem.

25:9 Et succendit domum Domini, et domum regis : et domos Jerusalem, omnemque domum combussit igni.

25:9 And he burnt the house of the Lord, and the king's house, and the houses of Jerusalem, and every great house he burnt with fire.

25:10 Et muros Jerusalem in circuitu destruxit omnis exercitus Chaldæorum, qui erat cum principe militum.

25:10 And all the army of the Chaldees, which was with the commander of the troops, broke down the walls of Jerusalem round about.

25:11 Reliquam autem populi partem quæ remanserat in civitate, et perfugas qui transfugerant ad regem Babylonis, et reliquum vulgus transtulit Nabuzardan princeps militiæ.

25:11 And Nabuzardan, the commander of the army, carried away the rest of the people, that remained in the city, and the fugitives, that had gone over to the king of Babylon, and the remnant of the common people.

25:12 Et de pauperibus terræ reliquit vinitores et agricolas.

25:12 But of the poor of the land he left some dressers of vines and husbandmen.

25:13 Columnas autem æreas quæ erant in templo Domini, et bases, et mare æreum quod erat in domo Domini, confregerunt Chaldæi, et transtulerunt æs omne in Babylonem.

25:13 And the pillars of brass that were in the temple of the Lord, and the bases, and the sea of brass, which was in the house of the Lord, the Chaldees broke in pieces, and carried all the brass of them to Babylon.

25:14 Ollas quoque æreas, et trullas, et tridentes, et scyphos, et mortariola, et omnia vasa ærea, in quibus ministrabant, tulerunt.

25:14 They took away also the pots of brass, and the mazers, and the forks, and the cups, and the mortars, and all the vessels of brass, with which they ministered.

25:15 Necnon et thuribula, et phialas : quæ aurea, aurea, et quæ argentea, argentea tulit princeps militiæ,

25:15 Moreover also the censers, and the bowls, such as were of gold in gold: and such as were of silver in silver, the general of the army took away.

25:16 id est, columnas duas, mare unum, et bases quas fecerat Salomon in templo Domini : non erat pondus æris omnium vasorum.

25:16 That is, two pillars, one sea, and the bases which Solomon had made in the temple of the Lord: the brass of all these vessels was without weight.

25:17 Decem et octo cubitos altitudinis habebat columna una : et capitellum æreum super se altitudinis trium cubitorum : et retiaculum, et malogranata super capitellum columnæ, omnia ærea : similem et columna secunda habebat ornatum.

25:17 One pillar was eighteen cubits high: and the chapiter of brass, which was upon it, was three cubits high: and the network, and the pomegranates that were upon the chapiter of the pillar, were all of brass: and the second pillar had the like adorning.

25:18 Tulit quoque princeps militiæ Saraiam sacerdotem primum, et Sophoniam sacerdotem secundum, et tres janitores.

25:18 And the general of the army took Seraias, the chief priest, and Sophonias, the second priest, and three doorkeepers:

25:19 Et de civitate eunuchum unum, qui erat præfectus super bellatores viros : et quinque viros de his qui steterant coram rege, quos reperit in civitate : et Sopher principem exercitus, qui probabat tyrones de populo terræ : et sexaginta viros e vulgo, qui inventi fuerant in civitate.

25:19 And out of the city one eunuch, who was captain over the men of war: and five men of them who had stood before the king, whom he found in the city, and Sopher, the captain of the army, who exercised the young soldiers of the people of the land: and threescore men of the common people, who were found in the city:

25:20 Quos tollens Nabuzardan princeps militum, duxit ad regem Babylonis in Reblatha.

25:20 These Nabuzardan, the general of the army, took away, and carried them to the king of Babylon, to Reblatha.

25:21 Percussitque eos rex Babylonis, et interfecit eos in Reblatha in terra Emath : et translatus est Juda de terra sua.

25:21 And the king of Babylon smote them, and slew them at Reblatha, in the land of Emath: so Juda was carried away out of their land.

25:22 Populo autem qui relictus erat in terra Juda, quem dimiserat Nabuchodonosor rex Babylonis, præfecit Godoliam filium Ahicam filii Saphan.

25:22 But over the people that remained in the land of Juda, which Nabuchodonosor, king of Babylon, had left, he gave the government to Godolias, the son of Ahicam, the son of Saphan.

25:23 Quod cum audissent omnes duces militum, ipsi et viri qui erant cum eis, videlicet quod constituisset rex Babylonis Godoliam, venerunt ad Godoliam in Maspha, Ismahel filius Nathaniæ, et Johanan filius Caree, et Saraia filius Thanehumeth Netophathites, et Jezonias filius Maachathi, ipsi et socii eorum.

25:23 And when all the captains of the soldiers had heard this, they and the men that were with them, to wit, that the king of Babylon had made Godolias governor they came to Godolias to Maspha, Ismael, the son of Nathanias, and Johanan, the son of Caree, and Saraia, the son of Thanehumeth, the Netophathite, and Jezonias, the son of Maachathi, they and their men.

25:24 Juravitque Godolias ipsis et sociis eorum, dicens : Nolite timere servire Chaldæis : manete in terra, et servite regi Babylonis, et bene erit vobis.

25:24 And Godolias swore to them and to their men, saying: Be not afraid to serve the Chaldees: stay in the land, and serve the king of Babylon, and it shall be well with you.

25:25 Factum est autem in mense septimo, venit Ismahel filius Nathaniæ filii Elisama de semine regio, et decem viri cum eo : percusseruntque Godoliam, qui et mortuus est : sed et Judæos et Chaldæos qui erant cum eo in Maspha.

25:25 But it came to pass in the seventh month, that Ismael, the son of Nathanias, the son of Elisama, of the seed royal came, and ten men with him, and smote Godolias; so that he died: and also the Jews and the Chaldees that were with him in Maspha.

25:26 Consurgensque omnis populus a parvo usque ad magnum, et principes militum, venerunt in Ægyptum timentes Chaldæos.

25:26 And all the people, both little and great, and the captains of the soldiers, rising up, went to Egypt, fearing the Chaldees.

25:27 Factum est vero in anno trigesimo septimo transmigrationis Joachin regis Juda, mense duodecimo, vigesima septima die mensis : sublevavit Evilmerodach rex Babylonis, anno quo regnare cœperat, caput Joachin regis Juda de carcere.

25:27 And it came to pass in the seven and thirtieth year of the captivity of Joachin, king of Juda, in the twelfth month, the seven and twentieth day of the month: Evilmerodach, king of Babylon, in the year that he began to reign, lifted up the head of Joachin, king of Juda, out of prison.

25:28 Et locutus est ei benigne, et posuit thronum ejus super thronum regum qui erant cum eo in Babylone.

25:28 And he spoke kindly to him: and he set his throne above the throne of the kings that were with him in Babylon.

25:29 Et mutavit vestes ejus quas habuerat in carcere, et comedebat panem semper in conspectu ejus cunctis diebus vitæ suæ.

25:29 And he changed his garments which he had in prison, and he ate bread always before him, all the days of his life.

25:30 Annonam quoque constituit ei sine intermissione, quæ et dabatur ei a rege per singulos dies omnibus diebus vitæ suæ.

25:30 And he appointed him a continual allowance, which was also given him by the king, day by day, all the days of his life.

I Chronicles

Chapter 1

1:1 Adam, Seth, Enos,

1:1 Adam, Seth, Enos,

1:2 Cainan, Malaleel, Jared,

1:2 Cainan, Malaleel, Jared,

1:3 Henoch, Mathusale, Lamech,

1:3 Henoc, Mathusale, Lamech,

1:4 Noë, Sem, Cham, et Japtheth.

1:4 Noe, Sem, Cham, and Japheth.

1:5 Filii Japheth : Gomer, et Magog, et Madai, et Javan, Thubal, Mosoch, Thiras.

1:5 The sons of Japheth: Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, Thubal, Mosoch, Thiras.

1:6 Porro filii Gomer : Ascenez, et Riphath, et Thogorma.

1:6 And the sons of Gomer: Ascenez, and Riphath, and Thogorma.

1:7 Filii autem Javan : Elisa et Tharsis, Cethim et Dodanim.

1:7 And the sons of Javan: Elisa and Tharsis, Cethim and Dodanim.

1:8 Filii Cham : Chus, et Mesraim, et Phut, et Chanaan.

1:8 The sons of Cham: Chus, and Mesrai, and Phut, and Chanaan.

1:9 Filii autem Chus : Saba, et Hevila, Sabatha, et Regma, et Sabathacha. Porro filii Regma : Saba, et Dadan.

1:9 And the sons of Chus: Saba, and Hevila, Sabatha, and Regma, and Sabathaca. And the sons of Regma: Saba, and Dadan.

1:10 Chus autem genuit Nemrod : iste cœpit esse potens in terra.

1:10 Now Chus begot Nemrod: he began to be mighty upon earth.

1:11 Mesraim vero genuit Ludim, et Anamim, et Laabim, et Nephtuim,

1:11 But Mesraim begot Ludim, and Anamim, and Laabim, and Nephtuim,

1:12 Phetrusim quoque, et Casluim : de quibus egressi sunt Philisthiim, et Caphtorim.

1:12 Phetrusim also, and Casluim: from whom came the Philistines, and Caphtorim.

1:13 Chanaan vero genuit Sidonem primogenitum suum, Hethæum quoque,

1:13 And Chanaan begot Sidon his firstborn, and the Hethite,

1:14 et Jebusæum, et Amorrhæum, et Gergesæum,

1:14 And the Jebusite, and the Amorrhite, and the Gergesite,

1:15 Hevæumque et Aracæum, et Sinæum.

1:15 And the Hevite, and the Aracite, and the Sinite,

1:16 Aradium quoque, et Samaræum, et Hamathæum.

1:16 And the Aradian, and the Samarite, and the Hamathite.

1:17 Filii Sem : Ælam, et Assur, et Arphaxad, et Lud, et Aram, et Hus, et Hul, et Gether, et Mosoch.

1:17 The sons of Sem: Elam and Asur, and Arphaxad, and Lud, and Aram, and Hus, and Hul, and Gether, and Mosoch.

1:18 Arphaxad autem genuit Sale, qui et ipse genuit Heber.

1:18 And Arphaxad begot Sale, and Sale begot Heber.

1:19 Porro Heber nati sunt duo filii : nomen uni Phaleg, quia in diebus ejus divisa est terra ; et nomen fratris ejus Jectan.

1:19 And to Heber were born two sons, the name of the one was Phaleg, because in his days the earth was divided; and the name of his brother was Jectan.

1:20 Jectan autem genuit Elmodad, et Saleph, et Asarmoth, et Jare,

1:20 And Jectan begot Elmodad, and Saleph, and Asarmoth, and Jare,

1:21 Adoram quoque, et Huzal, et Decla,

1:21 And Adoram, and Usal, and Decla,

1:22 Hebal etiam, et Abimaël, et Saba, necnon

1:22 And Hebal, and Abimael, and Saba,

1:23 et Ophir, et Hevila, et Jobab : omnes isti filii Jectan.

1:23 And Ophir, and Hevila, and Jobab. All these are the sons of Jectan.

1:24 Sem, Arphaxad, Sale,

1:24 Sem, Arphaxad, Sale,

1:25 Heber, Phaleg, Ragau,

1:25 Heber, Phaleg, Ragau,

1:26 Serug, Nachor, Thare,

1:26 Serug, Nachor, Thare,

1:27 Abram : iste est Abraham.

1:27 Abram, this is Abraham.

1:28 Filii autem Abraham, Isaac et Ismahel.

1:28 And the sons of Abraham, Isaac and Ismahel.

1:29 Et hæ generationes eorum. Primogenitus Ismahelis, Nabaioth, et Cedar, et Adbeel, et Mabsam,

1:29 And these are the generations of them. The firstborn of Ismahel, Nabajoth, then Cedar, and Adbeel, and Mabsam,

1:30 et Masma, et Duma, Massa, Hadad, et Thema,

1:30 And Masma, and Duma, Massa, Hadad, and Thema,

1:31 Jetur, Naphis, Cedma : hi sunt filii Ismahelis.

1:31 Jetur, Naphis, Cedma: these are the sons of Ismahel.

1:32 Filii autem Ceturæ concubinæ Abraham, quos genuit : Zamran, Jecsan, Madan, Madian, Jesboc, et Sue. Porro filii Jecsan : Saba, et Dadan. Filii autem Dadan : Assurim, et Latussim, et Laomim.

1:32 And the sons of Cetura, Abraham's concubine, whom she bore: Zamran, Jecsan, Madan, Madian, Jesboc, and Sue. And the sons of Jecsan, Saba, and Dadan. And the sons of Dadan: Assurim, and Latussim, and Laomin.

1:33 Filii autem Madian : Epha, et Epher, et Henoch, et Abida, et Eldaa : omnes hi filii Ceturæ.

1:33 And the sons of Madian: Epha, and Epher, and Henoch, and Abida, and Eldaa. All these are the sons of Cetura.

1:34 Genuit autem Abraham Isaac : cujus fuerunt filii Esau, et Israël.

1:34 And Abraham begot Isaac: and his sons were Esau and Israel.

1:35 Filii Esau : Eliphaz, Rahuel, Jehus, Ihelom, et Core.

1:35 The sons of Esau: Eliphaz, Rahuel, Jehus, Ihelom, and Core.

1:36 Filii Eliphaz : Theman, Omar, Sephi, Gathan, Cenez, Thamna, Amalec.

1:36 The sons of Eliphaz: Theman, Omar, Sephi, Gathan, Cenez, and by Thamna, Amalec.

1:37 Filii Rahuel : Nahath, Zara, Samma, Meza.

1:37 The sons of Rahuel: Nahath, Zara, Samma, Meza.

1:38 Filii Seir : Lotan, Sobal, Sebeon, Ana, Dison, Eser, Disan.

1:38 The sons of Seir: Lotan, Sobal, Sebeon, Ana, Dison, Eser, Disan.

1:39 Filii Lotan : Hori, Homam. Soror autem Lotan fuit Thamna.

1:39 The sons of Lotan: Hori, Homam. And the sister of Lotan was Thamna.

1:40 Filii Sobal : Alian, et Manahath, et Ebal, Sephi et Onam. Filii Sebeon : Aja et Ana. Filii Ana : Dison.

1:40 The sons of Sobal: Alian, and Manahath, and Ebal, Sephi, and Onam. The sons of Sebeon: Aia, and Ana. The son of Ana: Dison.

1:41 Filii Dison : Hamram, et Heseban, et Jethran, et Charan.

1:41 The sons of Dison: Hamram, and Eseban, and Jethran, and Charan.

1:42 Filii Eser : Balaan, et Zavan, et Jacan. Filii Disan : Hus et Aran.

1:42 The sons of Eser: Balaan, and Zavan, and Jacan. The sons of Disan: Hus and Aran.

1:43 Isti sunt reges qui imperaverunt in terra Edom, antequam esset rex super filios Israël. Bale filius Beor : et nomen civitatis ejus, Denaba.

1:43 Now these are the kings that reigned in the land of Edom, before there was a king over the children of Israel: Bale the son of Beor: and the name of his city was Denaba.

1:44 Mortuus est autem Bale, et regnavit pro eo Jobab filius Zare de Bosra.

1:44 And Bale died, and Jobab the son of Zare of Bosra, reigned in his stead.

1:45 Cumque et Jobab fuisset mortuus, regnavit pro eo Husam de terra Themanorum.

1:45 And when Jobab also was dead, Husam of the land of the Themanites reigned in his stead.

1:46 Obiit quoque et Husam, et regnavit pro eo Adad filius Badad, qui percussit Madian in terra Moab : et nomen civitatis ejus Avith.

1:46 And Husam also died, and Adad the son of Badad reigned in his stead, and he defeated the Madianites in the land of Moab: the name of his city was Avith.

1:47 Cumque et Adad fuisset mortuus, regnavit pro eo Semla de Masreca.

1:47 And when Adad also was dead, Semla of Masreca reigned in his stead.

1:48 Sed et Semla mortuus est, et regnavit pro eo Saul de Rohoboth, quæ juxta amnem sita est.

1:48 Semla also died, and Saul of Rohoboth, which is near the river, reigned in his stead.

1:49 Mortuo quoque Saul, regnavit pro eo Balanan filius Achobor.

1:49 And when Saul was dead, Balanan the son of Achobor reigned in his stead.

1:50 Sed et hic mortuus est, et regnavit pro eo Adad : cujus urbis nomen fuit Phau, et appellata est uxor ejus Meetabel filia Matred filiæ Mezaab.

1:50 He also died, and Adad reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Phau, and his wife was called Meetabel the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezaab.

1:51 Adad autem mortuo, duces pro regibus in Edom esse cœperunt : dux Thamna, dux Alva, dux Jetheth,

1:51 And after the death of Adad, there began to be dukes in Edom instead of kings: duke Thamna, duke Alva, duke Jetheth,

1:52 dux Oolibama, dux Ela, dux Phinon,

1:52 Duke Oolibama, duke Ela, duke Phinon,

1:53 dux Cenez, dux Theman, dux Mabsar,

1:53 Duke Cenez, duke Theman, duke Mabsar,

1:54 dux Magdiel, dux Hiram : hi duces Edom.

1:54 Duke Magdiel, duke Hiram. These are the dukes of Edom.

Chapter 2

2:1 Filii autem Israël : Ruben, Simeon, Levi, Juda, Issachar, et Zabulon,

2:1 And these are the sons of Israel: Ruben, Simeon, Levi, Juda, Issachar, and Zabulon,

2:2 Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Nephthali, Gad, et Aser.

2:2 Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Nephtali, Gad, and Aser.

2:3 Filii Juda : Her, Onan, et Sela : hi tres nati sunt ei de filia Sue Chananitide. Fuit autem Her primogenitus Juda malus coram Domino, et occidit eum.

2:3 The sons of Juda: Her, Onan and Sela. These three were born to him of the Chanaanitess the daughter of Sue. And Her the firstborn of Juda, was wicked in the sight of the Lord, and he slew him.

2:4 Thamar autem nurus ejus peperit ei Phares et Zara : omnes ergo filii Juda, quinque.

2:4 And Thamar his daughter in law bore him Phares and Zara. So all the sons of Juda were five.

2:5 Filii autem Phares : Hesron et Hamul.

2:5 And the sons of Phares, were Hesron and Hamul.

2:6 Filii quoque Zaræ : Zamri, et Ethan, et Eman, Chalchal quoque, et Dara, simul quinque.

2:6 And the sons also of Zare: Zamri, and Ethan, and Eman, and Chalchal, and Dara, five in all.

2:7 Filii Charmi : Achar, qui turbavit Israël, et peccavit in furto anathematis.

2:7 And the sons of Charmi: Achar, who troubled Israel, and sinned by the theft of the anathema.

2:8 Filii Ethan : Azarias.

2:8 The sons of Ethan: Azarias,

2:9 Filii autem Hesron qui nati sunt ei : Jerameel, et Ram, et Calubi.

2:9 And the sons of Hesron that were born to him: Jerameel, and Ram, and Calubi.

2:10 Porro Ram genuit Aminadab. Aminadab autem genuit Nahasson, principem filiorum Juda.

2:10 And Ram begot Aminadab, and Aminadab begot Nahasson, prince of the children of Juda.

2:11 Nahasson quoque genuit Salma, de quo ortus est Booz.

2:11 And Nahasson begot Salma, the father of Booz.

2:12 Booz vero genuit Obed, qui et ipse genuit Isai.

2:12 And Booz begot Obed, and Obed begot Isai.

2:13 Isai autem genuit primogenitum Eliab, secundum Abinadab, tertium Simmaa,

2:13 And Isai begot Eliab his firstborn, the second Abinadab, the third Simmaa,

2:14 quartum Nathanaël, quintum Raddai,

2:14 The fourth, Nathanael, the fifth Raddai,

2:15 sextum Asom, septimum David.

2:15 The sixth Asom, the seventh David.

2:16 Quorum sorores fuerunt Sarvia et Abigail. Filii Sarviæ : Abisai, Joab, et Asaël, tres.

2:16 And their sisters were Sarvia, and Abigail. The sons of Sarvia: Abisai, Joab, and Asael, three.

2:17 Abigail autem genuit Amasa, cujus pater fuit Jether Ismahelites.

2:17 And Abigail bore Amasa, whose father was Jether the Ismahelite.

2:18 Caleb vero filius Hesron accepit uxorem nomine Azuba, de qua genuit Jerioth : fueruntque filii ejus Jaser, et Sobab, et Ardon.

2:18 And Caleb the son of Hesron took a wife named Azuba, of whom he had Jerioth: and her sons were Jaser, and Sobab, and Ardon.

2:19 Cumque mortua fuisset Azuba, accepit uxorem Caleb Ephratha, quæ peperit ei Hur.

2:19 And when Azuba was dead, Caleb took to wife Ephrata: who bore him Hur.

2:20 Porro Hur genuit Uri, et Uri genuit Bezeleel.

2:20 And Hur begot Uri: and Uri begot Bezeleel.

2:21 Post hæc ingressus est Hesron ad filiam Machir patris Galaad, et accepit eam cum esset annorum sexaginta : quæ peperit ei Segub.

2:21 And afterwards Hesron went in to the daughter of Machir the father of Galaad, and took her to wife when he was threescore years old: and she bore him Segub.

2:22 Sed et Segub genuit Jair, et possedit viginti tres civitates in terra Galaad.

2:22 And Segub begot Jair, and he had three and twenty cities in the land of Galaad.

2:23 Cepitque Gessur et Aram oppida Jair, et Canath, et viculos ejus sexaginta civitatum : omnes isti filii Machir patris Galaad.

2:23 And he took Gessur, and Aram the towns of Jair, and Canath, and the villages thereof, threescore cities. All these, the sons of Machir father of Galaad.

2:24 Cum autem mortuus esset Hesron, ingressus est Caleb ad Ephratha. Habuit quoque Hesron uxorem Abia, quæ peperit ei Assur patrem Thecuæ.

2:24 And when Hesron was dead, Caleb went in to Ephrata. Hesron also had to wife Abia who bore him Ashur the father of Thecua.

2:25 Nati sunt autem filii Jerameel primogeniti Hesron, Ram primogenitus ejus, et Buna, et Aram, et Asom, et Achia.

2:25 And the sons of Jerameel the firstborn of Hesron, were Ram his firstborn, and Buna, and Aram, and Asom, and Achia.

2:26 Duxit quoque uxorem alteram Jerameel, nomine Atara, quæ fuit mater Onam.

2:26 And Jerameel married another wife, named Atara, who was the mother of Onam.

2:27 Sed et filii Ram primogeniti Jerameel fuerunt Moos, Jamin, et Achar.

2:27 And the sons of Ram the firstborn of Jerameel, were Moos, Jamin, and Achar.

2:28 Onam autem habuit filios Semei et Jada. Filii autem Semei : Nadab et Abisur.

2:28 And Onam had sons Semei, and Jada. And the sons of Semei: Nadab, and Abisur.

2:29 Nomen vero uxoris Abisur, Abihail, quæ peperit ei Ahobban et Molid.

2:29 And the name of Abisur's wife was Abihail, who bore him Ahobban, and Molid.

2:30 Filii autem Nadab fuerunt Saled et Apphaim. Mortuus est autem Saled absque liberis.

2:30 And the sons of Nadab were Saled and Apphaim. And Saled died without children.

2:31 Filius vero Apphaim, Jesi : qui Jesi genuit Sesan. Porro Sesan genuit Oholai.

2:31 But the son of Apphaim was Jesi: and Jesi begot Sesan. And Sesan begot Oholai.

2:32 Filii autem Jada fratris Semei : Jether, et Jonathan. Sed et Jether mortuus est absque liberis.

2:32 And the sons of Jada the brother of Semei: Jether and Jonathan. And Jether also died without children.

2:33 Porro Jonathan genuit Phaleth, et Ziza. Isti fuerunt filii Jerameel.

2:33 But Jonathan begot Phaleth, and Ziza. These were the sons of Jerameel.

2:34 Sesan autem non habuit filios, sed filias : et servum ægyptium nomine Jeraa.

2:34 And Sesan had no sons, but daughters and a servant an Egyptian, named Jeraa.

2:35 Deditque ei filiam suam uxorem : quæ peperit ei Ethei.

2:35 And he gave him his daughter to wife: and she bore him Ethei.

2:36 Ethei autem genuit Nathan, et Nathan genuit Zabad.

2:36 And Ethei begot Nathan, and Nathan begot Zabad.

2:37 Zabad quoque genuit Ophlal, et Ophlal genuit Obed.

2:37 And Zabad begot Ophlal, and Ophlal begot Obed.

2:38 Obed genuit Jehu, Jehu genuit Azariam,

2:38 Obed begot Jehu, Jehu begot Azarias.

2:39 Azarias genuit Helles, et Helles genuit Elasa.

2:39 Azarias begot Helles, and Helles begot Elasa.

2:40 Elasa genuit Sisamoi, Sisamoi genuit Sellum,

2:40 Elasa begot Sisamoi, Sisamoi begot Sellum,

2:41 Sellum genuit Icamiam, Icamia autem genuit Elisama.

2:41 Sellum begot Icamia, and Icamia begot Elisama.

2:42 Filii autem Caleb fratris Jerameel : Mesa primogenitus ejus ; ipse est pater Ziph : et filii Maresa patris Hebron.

2:42 Now the sons of Caleb the brother of Jerameel were Mesa his firstborn, who was the father of Siph: and the sons of Maresa father of Hebron.

2:43 Porro filii Hebron, Core, et Taphua, et Recem, et Samma.

2:43 And the sons of Hebron, Core, and Thaphua, and Recem, and Samma.

2:44 Samma autem genuit Raham, patrem Jercaam, et Recem genuit Sammai.

2:44 And Samma begot Raham, the father of Jercaam, and Recem begot Sammai.

2:45 Filius Sammai, Maon : et Maon pater Bethsur.

2:45 The son of Sammai, Maon: and Maon the father of Bethsur.

2:46 Epha autem concubina Caleb peperit Haran, et Mosa, et Gezez. Porro Haran genuit Gezez.

2:46 And Epha the concubine of Caleb bore Haran, and Mosa, and Gezez. And Haran begot Gezez.

2:47 Filii autem Jahaddai, Regom, et Joathan, et Gesan, et Phalet, et Epha, et Saaph.

2:47 And the sons of Jahaddai, Rogom, and Joathan, and Gesan, and Phalet, and Epha, and Saaph.

2:48 Concubina Caleb Maacha, peperit Saber, et Tharana.

2:48 And Maacha the concubine of Caleb bore Saber, and Tharana.

2:49 Genuit autem Saaph pater Madmena Sue, patrem Machbena et patrem Gabaa. Filia vero Caleb fuit Achsa.

2:49 And Saaph the father of Madmena begot Sue the father of Machbena, and the father of Gabaa. And the daughter of Caleb was Achsa.

2:50 Hi erant filii Caleb, filii Hur primogeniti Ephratha, Sobal pater Cariathiarim.

2:50 These were the sons of Caleb, the son of Hur the firstborn of Ephrata, Sobal the father of Cariathiarim.

2:51 Salma pater Bethlehem, Hariph pater Bethgader.

2:51 Salma the father of Bethlehem, Hariph the father of Bethgader.

2:52 Fuerunt autem filii Sobal patris Cariathiarim, qui videbat dimidium requietionum.

2:52 And Sobal the father of Cariathiarim had sons: he that saw half of the places of rest.

2:53 Et de cognatione Cariathiarim, Jethrei, et Aphuthei, et Semathei, et Maserei. Ex his egressi sunt Saraitæ, et Esthaolitæ.

2:53 And of the kindred of Cariathiarim, the Jethrites, and Aphuthites, and Semathites, and Maserites. Of them came the Saraites, and Esthaolites.

2:54 Filii Salma, Bethlehem, et Netophathi, coronæ domus Joab, et dimidium requietionis Sarai :

2:54 The sons of Salma, Bethlehem, and Netophathi, the crowns of the house of Joab, and half of the place of rest of Sarai.

2:55 cognationes quoque scribarum habitantium in Jabes, canentes atque resonantes, et in tabernaculis commorantes. Hi sunt Cinæi, qui venerunt de Calore patris domus Rechab.

2:55 And the families of the scribes that dwell in Jabes, singing and making melody, and abiding in tents. These are the Cinites, who came of Calor (Chamath) father of the house of Rechab.

Chapter 3

3:1 David vero hos habuit filios, qui ei nati sunt in Hebron : primogenitum Amnon ex Achinoam Jezrahelitide, secundum Daniel de Abigail Carmelitide,

3:1 Now these were the sons of David that were born to him in Hebron: the firstborn Amnon of Achinoam the Jezrahelitess, the second Daniel of Abigail the Carmelitess.

3:2 tertium Absalom filium Maacha filiæ Tholmai regis Gessur, quartum Adoniam filium Aggith,

3:2 The third Absalom the son of Maacha the daughter of Tolmai king of Gessur, the fourth Adonias the son of Aggith,

3:3 quintum Saphathiam ex Abital, sextum Jethraham de Egla uxore sua.

3:3 The fifth Saphatias of Abital, the sixth Jethrahem of Egla his wife.

3:4 Sex ergo nati sunt ei in Hebron, ubi regnavit septem annis et sex mensibus. Triginta autem et tribus annis regnavit in Jerusalem.

3:4 So six sons were born to him in Hebron, where he reigned seven years and six months. And in Jerusalem he reigned three and thirty years.

3:5 Porro in Jerusalem nati sunt ei filii, Simmaa, et Sobab, et Nathan, et Salomon, quatuor de Bethsabee filia Ammiel :

3:5 And these sons were born to him in Jerusalem: Simmaa, and Sobab, and Nathan, and Solomon, four of Bethsabee the daughter of Ammiel.

3:6 Jebaar quoque et Elisama,

3:6 Jebaar also and Elisama,

3:7 et Eliphaleth, et Noge, et Nepheg, et Japhia,

3:7 And Eliphaleth, and Noge, and Nepheg, and Japhia,

3:8 necnon Elisama, et Eliada, et Elipheleth, novem :

3:8 And Elisama, and Eliada, and Elipheleth, nine:

3:9 omnes hi, filii David absque filiis concubinarum : habueruntque sororem Thamar.

3:9 All these the sons of David, beside the sons of the concubines: and they had a sister Thamar.

3:10 Filius autem Salomonis, Roboam : cujus Abia filius genuit Asa. De hoc quoque natus est Josaphat,

3:10 And Solomon's son was Roboam: whose son Abia begot Asa. And his son was Josaphat,

3:11 pater Joram : qui Joram genuit Ochoziam, ex quo ortus est Joas :

3:11 The father of Joram: and Joram begot Ochozias, of whom was born Joas:

3:12 et hujus Amasias filius genuit Azariam. Porro Azariæ filius Joatham

3:12 And his son Amasias begot Azarias. And Joathan the son of Azarias

3:13 procreavit Achaz patrem Ezechiæ, de quo natus est Manasses.

3:13 Begot Achaz, the father of Ezechias, of whom was born Manasses.

3:14 Sed et Manasses genuit Amon patrem Josiæ.

3:14 And Manasses begot Amon the father of Josias.

3:15 Filii autem Josiæ fuerunt : primogenitus Johanan, secundus Joakim, tertius Sedecias, quartus Sellum.

3:15 And the sons of Josias were, the firstborn Johanan, the second Joakim, the third Sedecias, the fourth Sellum.

3:16 De Joakim natus est Jechonias, et Sedecias.

3:16 Of Joakim was born Jechonias, and Sedecias.

3:17 Filii Jechoniæ fuerunt : Asir, Salathiel,

3:17 The sons of Jechonias were Asir, Salathiel,

3:18 Melchiram, Phadaia, Senneser, et Jecemia, Sama, et Nadabia.

3:18 Melchiram, Phadaia, Senneser and Jecemia, Sama, and Nadabia.

3:19 De Phadaia orti sunt Zorobabel et Semei. Zorobabel genuit Mosollam, Hananiam, et Salomith sororem eorum :

3:19 Of Phadaia were born Zorobabel and Semei. Zorobabel begot Mosollam, Hananias, and Salomith their sister:

3:20 Hasaban quoque, et Ohol, et Barachian, et Hasadian, Josabhesed, quinque.

3:20 Hasaba also, and Ohol, and Barachias, and Hasadias, Josabhesed, five.

3:21 Filius autem Hananiæ, Phaltias pater Jeseiæ, cujus filius Raphaia : hujus quoque filius, Arnan, de quo natus est Obdia, cujus filius fuit Sechenias.

3:21 And the son of Hananias was Phaltias the father of Jeseias, whose son was Raphaia. And his son was Arnan, of whom was born Obdia, whose son was Sechenias.

3:22 Filius Secheniæ, Semeia : cujus filii Hattus, et Jegaal, et Baria, et Naaria, et Saphat, sex numero.

3:22 The son of Sechenias was Semeia, whose sons were Hattus, and Jegaal, and Baria, and Naaria, and Saphat, six in number.

3:23 Filius Naariæ, Elioënai, et Ezechias, et Ezricam, tres.

3:23 The sons of Naaria, Elioenai, and Ezechias, and Ezricam, three.

3:24 Filii Elioënai, Oduia, et Eliasub, et Pheleia, et Accub, et Johanan, et Dalaia, et Anani, septem.

3:24 The sons of Elioenai, Oduia, and Eliasub, and Pheleia, and Accub, and Johanan, and Dalaia, and Anani, seven.

Chapter 4

4:1 Filii Juda : Phares, Hesron, et Charmi, et Hur, et Sobal.

4:1 The sons of Juda: Phares, Hesron, and Charmi and Hur, and Sobal.

4:2 Raia vero filius Sobal genuit Jahath, de quo nati sunt Ahumai, et Laad : hæ cognationes Sarathi.

4:2 And Raia the son of Sobal begot Jahath, of whom were born Ahumai, and Laad. These are the families of Sarathi.

4:3 Ista quoque stirps Etam : Jezrahel, et Jesema, et Jedebos. Nomen quoque sororis eorum, Asalelphuni.

4:3 And this is the posterity of Etam: Jezrahel, and Jesema, And Jedebos: and the name of their sister was Asalelphuni.

4:4 Phanuel autem pater Gedor, et Ezer pater Hosa : isti sunt filii Hur primogeniti Ephratha patris Bethlehem.

4:4 And Phanuel the father of Gedor, and Ezar the father of Hosa, these are the sons of Hur the firstborn of Ephratha the father of Bethlehem.

4:5 Assur vero patri Thecuæ erant duæ uxores, Halaa et Naara.

4:5 And Assur the father of Thecua had two wives, Halaa and Naara:

4:6 Peperit autem ei Naara, Oozam, et Hepher, et Themani, et Ahasthari : isti sunt filii Naara.

4:6 And Naara bore him Ozam, and Hepher, and Themani, and Ahasthari: these are the sons of Naara.

4:7 Porro filii Halaa, Sereth, Isaar et Ethnan.

4:7 And the sons of Halaa, Sereth, Isaar, and Ethnan.

4:8 Cos autem genuit Anob, et Soboba, et cognationem Aharehel filii Arum.

4:8 And Cos begot Anob, and Soboba, and the kindred of Aharehel the son of Arum.

4:9 Fuit autem Jabes inclytus præ fratribus suis, et mater ejus vocavit nomen illius Jabes, dicens : Quia peperi eum in dolore.

4:9 And Jabes was more honourable than any of his brethren, and his mother called his name Jabes, saying: Because I bore him with sorrow.

4:10 Invocavit vero Jabes Deum Israël, dicens : Si benedicens benedixeris mihi, et dilataveris terminos meos, et fuerit manus tua mecum, et feceris me a malitia non opprimi. Et præstitit Deus quæ precatus est.

4:10 And Jabes called upon the God of Israel, saying: If blessing thou wilt bless me, and wilt enlarge my borders, and thy hand be with me, and thou save me from being oppressed by evil. And God granted him the things he prayed for.

4:11 Caleb autem frater Sua genuit Mahir, qui fuit pater Esthon.

4:11 And Caleb the brother of Sua begot Mahir, who was the father of Esthon.

4:12 Porro Esthon genuit Bethrapha, et Phesse, et Tehinna patrem urbis Naas : hi sunt viri Recha.

4:12 And Esthon begot Bethrapha, and Phesse, and Tehinna father of the city of Naas: these are the men of Recha.

4:13 Filii autem Cenez, Othoniel, et Saraia. Porro filii Othoniel, Hathath, et Maonathi.

4:13 And the sons of Cenez were Othoniel, and Saraia. And the sons of Othoniel, Hathath, and Maonathi.

4:14 Maonathi genuit Ophra, Saraia autem genuit Joab patrem Vallis artificum : ibi quippe artifices erant.

4:14 Maonathi begot Ophra, and Saraia begot Joab the father of the Valley of artificers: for artificers were there.

4:15 Filii vero Caleb filii Jephone, Hir, et Ela, et Naham. Filii quoque Ela : Cenez.

4:15 And the sons of Caleb the son of Jephone, were Hir, and Ela, and Naham. And the sons of Ela: Cenez.

4:16 Filii quoque Jaleleel : Ziph, et Zipha, Thiria, et Asraël.

4:16 The sons also of Jaleleel: Ziph, and Zipha, Thiria and Asrael.

4:17 Et filii Ezra, Jether, et Mered, et Epher, et Jalon, genuitque Mariam, et Sammai, et Jesba patrem Esthamo.

4:17 And the sons of Esra, Jether, and Mered, and Epher, and Jalon, and he begot Mariam, and Sammai, and Jesba the father of Esthamo.

4:18 Uxor quoque ejus Judaia, peperit Jared patrem Gedor, et Heber patrem Socho, et Icuthiel patrem Zanoë : hi autem filii Bethiæ filiæ Pharaonis, quam accepit Mered.

4:18 And his wife Judaia, bore Jared the father of Gedor, and Heber the father of Socho, and Icuthiel the father of Zanoe. And these are the sons of Bethia the daughter of Pharao, whom Mered took to wife.

4:19 Et filii uxoris Odaiæ sororis Naham patris Ceila, Garmi, et Esthamo, qui fuit de Machathi.

4:19 And the sons of his wife Odaia the sister of Naham the father of Celia, Garmi, and Esthamo, who was of Machathi.

4:20 Filii quoque Simon, Amnon, et Rinna filius Hanan, et Thilon. Et filii Jesi, Zoheth, et Benzoheth.

4:20 The sons also of Simon, Amnon, and Rinna the son of Hanan, and Thilon. And the sons of Jesi Zoheth, and Benzoheth.

4:21 Filii Sela, filii Juda : Her pater Lecha, et Laada pater Maresa, et cognationes domus operantium byssum in domo juramenti.

4:21 The sons of Sela the son of Juda: Her the father of Lecha, and Laada the father of Maresa, and the families of the house of them that wrought fine linen in the House of oath.

4:22 Et qui stare fecit solem, virique Mendacii, et Securus, et Incendens, qui principes fuerunt in Moab, et qui reversi sunt in Lahem : hæc autem verba vetera.

4:22 And he that made the sun to stand, and the men of Lying, and Secure, and Burning, who were princes in Moab, and who returned into Lahem. Now these are things of old.

4:23 Hi sunt figuli habitantes in plantationibus et in sepibus, apud regem in operibus ejus : commoratique sunt ibi.

4:23 These are the potters, and they dwelt in Plantations, and Hedges, with the king for his works, and they abode there.

4:24 Filii Simeon : Namuel et Jamin, Jarib, Zara, Saul.

4:24 The sons of Simeon: Namuel and Jamin, Jarib, Zara, Saul:

4:25 Sellum filius ejus, Mapsam filius ejus, Masma filius ejus.

4:25 Sellum his son, Mapsam his son, Masma his son.

4:26 Filii Masma : Hamuel filius ejus, Zachur filius ejus, Semei filius ejus.

4:26 The sons of Masma: Hamuel his son, Zachur his son, Semei his son.

4:27 Filii Semei sedecim, et filiæ sex : fratres autem ejus non habuerunt filios multos, et universa cognatio non potuit adæquare summam filiorum Juda.

4:27 The sons of Semei were sixteen, and six daughters: but his brethren had not many sons, and the whole kindred could not reach to the sum of the children of Juda.

4:28 Habitaverunt autem in Bersabee, et Molada, et Hasarsuhal,

4:28 And they dwelt in Bersabee, and Molada, and Hasarsuhal,

4:29 et in Bala, et in Asom, et in Tholad,

4:29 And in Bala, and in Asom, and in Tholad,

4:30 et in Bathuel, et in Horma, et in Siceleg,

4:30 And in Bathuel, and in Horma, and in Siceleg,

4:31 et in Bethmarchaboth, et in Hasarsusim, et in Bethberai, et in Saarim : hæ civitates eorum usque ad regem David.

4:31 And in Bethmarchaboth, and in Hasarsusim, and in Bethberai, and in Saarim. These were their cities unto the reign of David.

4:32 Villæ quoque eorum : Etam, et Aën, Remmon, et Thochen, et Asan, civitates quinque.

4:32 Their towns also were Etam, and Aen, Remmon, and Thochen, and Asan, five cities.

4:33 Et universi viculi eorum per circuitum civitatum istarum usque ad Baal : hæc est habitatio eorum, et sedium distributio.

4:33 And all their villages round about these cities as far as Baal. This was their habitation, and the distribution of their dwellings.

4:34 Mosobab quoque et Jemlech, et Josa filius Amasiæ,

4:34 And Mosabab and Jemlech, and Josaphat, the son of Amasias,

4:35 et Joël, et Jehu filius Josabiæ filii Saraiæ filii Asiel,

4:35 And Joel, and Jehu the son of Josabia the son of Saraia, the son of Asiel,

4:36 et Elioënai, et Jacoba, et Isuhaia, et Asaia, et Adiel, et Ismiel, et Banaia,

4:36 And Elioenai, and Jacoba, and Isuhaia, and Asaia, and Adiel, and Ismiel, and Banaia,

4:37 Ziza quoque filius Sephei filii Allon filii Idaia filii Semri filii Samaia.

4:37 Ziza also the son of Sephei the son of Allon the son of Idaia the son of Semri the son of Samaia.

4:38 Isti sunt nominati principes in cognationibus suis, et in domo affinitatum suarum multiplicati sunt vehementer.

4:38 These were named princes in their kindreds, and in the houses of their families were multiplied exceedingly.

4:39 Et profecti sunt ut ingrederentur in Gador usque ad orientem vallis, et ut quærerent pascua gregibus suis.

4:39 And they went forth to enter into Gador as far as to the east side of the valley, to seek pastures for their flocks.

4:40 Inveneruntque pascuas uberes, et valde bonas, et terram latissimam et quietam et fertilem, in qua ante habitaverant de stirpe Cham.

4:40 And they found fat pastures, and very good, and a country spacious, and quiet, and fruitful, in which some of the race of Cham had dwelt before.

4:41 Hi ergo venerunt, quos supra descripsimus nominatim, in diebus Ezechiæ regis Juda : et percusserunt tabernacula eorum, et habitatores qui inventi fuerant ibi, et deleverunt eos usque in præsentem diem : habitaveruntque pro eis, quoniam uberrimas pascuas ibidem repererunt.

4:41 And these whose names are written above, came in the days of Ezechias king of Juda: and they beat down their tents, and slew the inhabitants that were found there, and utterly destroyed them unto this day: and they dwelt in their place, because they found there fat pastures.

4:42 De filiis quoque Simeon abierunt in montem Seir viri quingenti, habentes principes Phalthiam et Naariam et Raphaiam et Oziel filios Jesi :

4:42 Some also of the children of Simeon, five hundred men, went into mount Seir, having for their captains Phaltias and Naaria and Raphaia and Oziel the sons of Jesi:

4:43 et percusserunt reliquias, quæ evadere potuerant, Amalecitarum, et habitaverunt ibi pro eis usque ad diem hanc.

4:43 And they slew the remnant of the Amalecites, who had been able to escape, and they dwelt there in their stead unto this day.

Chapter 5

5:1 Filii quoque Ruben primogeniti Israël. (Ipse quippe fuit primogenitus ejus : sed cum violasset thorum patris sui, data sunt primogenita ejus filiis Joseph filii Israël, et non est ille reputatus in primogenitum.

5:1 Now the sons of Ruben the firstborn of Israel, (for he was his firstborn: but forasmuch as he defiled his father's bed, his first birthright was given to the sons of Joseph the son of Israel, and he was not accounted for the firstborn.

5:2 Porro Judas, qui erat fortissimus inter fratres suos, de stirpe ejus principes germinati sunt : primogenita autem reputata sunt Joseph.)

5:2 But of the race of Juda, who was the strongest among his brethren, came the princes: but the first birthright was accounted to Joseph.)

5:3 Filii ergo Ruben primogeniti Israël : Enoch, et Phallu, Esron, et Carmi.

5:3 The sons then of Ruben the firstborn of Israel were Enoch, and Phallu, Esron, and Charmi.

5:4 Filii Joël : Samia filius ejus, Gog filius ejus, Semei filius ejus,

5:4 The sons of Joel: Samaia his son, Gog his son, Semei his son,

5:5 Micha filius ejus, Reia filius ejus, Baal filius ejus,

5:5 Micha his son, Reia his son, Baal his son,

5:6 Beera filius ejus, quem captivum duxit Thelgathphalnasar rex Assyriorum, et fuit princeps in tribu Ruben.

5:6 Beera his son, whom Thelgathphalnasar king of the Assyrians carried away captive, and he was prince in the tribe of Ruben.

5:7 Fratres autem ejus, et universa cognatio ejus, quando numerabantur per familias suas, habuerunt principes Jehiel, et Zachariam.

5:7 And his brethren, and all his kindred, when they were numbered by their families, had for princes Jehiel, and Zacharias.

5:8 Porro Bala filius Azaz filii Samma filii Joël, ipse habitavit in Aroër usque ad Nebo, et Beelmeon.

5:8 And Bala the son of Azaz, the son of Samma, the son of Joel, dwelt in Aroer as far as Nebo, and Beelmeon.

5:9 Contra orientalem quoque plagam habitavit usque ad introitum eremi, et flumen Euphraten. Multum quippe jumentorum numerum possidebant in terra Galaad.

5:9 And eastward he had his habitation as far as the entrance of the desert, and the river Euphrates. For they possessed a great number of cattle in the land of Galaad.

5:10 In diebus autem Saul præliati sunt contra Agareos, et interfecerunt illos, habitaveruntque pro eis in tabernaculis eorum, in omni plaga quæ respicit ad orientem Galaad.

5:10 And in the days of Saul they fought against the Agarites, and slew them, and dwelt in their tents in their stead, in all the country, that looketh to the east of Galaad.

5:11 Filii vero Gad e regione eorum habitaverunt in terra Basan usque Selcha :

5:11 And the children of Gad dwelt over against them in the land of Basan, as far as Selcha:

5:12 Joël in capite, et Saphan secundus : Janai autem et Saphat in Basan.

5:12 Johel the chief, and Saphan the second: and Janai, and Saphat in Basan.

5:13 Fratres vero eorum secundum domos cognationum suarum, Michaël, et Mosollam, et Sebe, et Jorai, et Jachan, et Zie, et Heber, septem.

5:13 And their brethren according to the houses of their kindreds, were Michael and Mosollam, and Sebe, and Jorai, and Jacan, and Zie, and Heber, seven.

5:14 Hi filii Abihail, filii Huri, filii Jara, filii Galaad, filii Michaël, filii Jesesi, filii Jeddo, filii Buz.

5:14 These were the sons of Abihail, the son of Huri, the son of Jara, the son of Galaad, the son of Michael, the son of Jesisi, the son of Jeddo, the son of Buz.

5:15 Fratres quoque, filii Abdiel filii Guni, princeps domus in familiis suis.

5:15 And their brethren the sons of Abdiel, the son of Guni, chief of the house in their families,

5:16 Et habitaverunt in Galaad, et in Basan, et in viculis ejus, et in cunctis suburbanis Saron, usque ad terminos.

5:16 And they dwelt in Galaad, and in Basan and in the towns thereof, and in all the suburbs of Saron, unto the borders.

5:17 Omnes hi numerati sunt in diebus Joathan regis Juda, et in diebus Jeroboam regis Israël.

5:17 All these were numbered in the days of Joathan king of Juda, and in the days of Jeroboam king of Israel.

5:18 Filii Ruben, et Gad, et dimidiæ tribus Manasse, viri bellatores, scuta portantes et gladios, et tendentes arcum, eruditique ad prælia, quadraginta quatuor millia et septingenti sexaginta, procedentes ad pugnam.

5:18 The Sons of Ruben, and of Gad, and of the half tribe of Manasses, fighting men, bearing shields, and swords, and bending the bow, and trained up to battles, four and forty thousand seven hundred and threescore that went out to war.

5:19 Dimicaverunt contra Agareos : Ituræi vero, et Naphis, et Nodab

5:19 They fought against the Agarites: but the Itureans, and Naphis, and Nodab,

5:20 præbuerunt eis auxilium. Traditique sunt in manus eorum Agarei, et universi qui fuerant cum eis, quia Deum invocaverunt cum præliarentur : et exaudivit eos, eo quod credidissent in eum.

5:20 Gave them help. And the Agarites were delivered into their hands, and all that were with them, because they called upon God in the battle: and he heard them, because they had put their faith in him.

5:21 Ceperuntque omnia quæ possederant, camelorum quinquaginta millia, et ovium ducenta quinquaginta millia, et asinos duo millia, et animas hominum centum millia.

5:21 And they took all that they possessed, of camels fifty thousand, and of sheep two hundred and fifty thousand, and of asses two thousand, and of men a hundred thousand souls.

5:22 Vulnerati autem multi corruerunt : fuit enim bellum Domini. Habitaveruntque pro eis usque ad transmigrationem.

5:22 And many fell down slain: for it was the battle of the Lord. And they dwelt in their stead till the captivity.

5:23 Filii quoque dimidiæ tribus Manasse possederunt terram a finibus Basan usque Baal, Hermon, et Sanir, et montem Hermon : ingens quippe numerus erat.

5:23 And the children of the half tribe of Manasses possessed the land, from the borders of Basan unto Baal, Hermon, and Sanir, and mount Hermon, for their number was great.

5:24 Et hi fuerunt principes domus cognationis eorum : Epher, et Jesi, et Eliel, et Ezriel, et Jeremia, et Odoia, et Jediel, viri fortissimi et potentes, et nominati duces in familiis suis.

5:24 And these were the heads of the house of their kindred, Epher, and Jesi, and Eliel, and Esriel, and Jeremia, and Odoia, and Jediel, most valiant and powerful men, and famous chiefs in their families.

5:25 Reliquerunt autem Deum patrum suorum, et fornicati sunt post deos populorum terræ, quos abstulit Deus coram eis.

5:25 But they forsook the God of their fathers, and went astray after the gods of the people of the land, whom God destroyed before them.

5:26 Et suscitavit Deus Israël spiritum Phul regis Assyriorum, et spiritum Thelgathphalnasar regis Assur : et transtulit Ruben, et Gad, et dimidiam tribum Manasse, et adduxit eos in Lahela, et in Habor, et Ara, et fluvium Gozan, usque ad diem hanc.

5:26 And the God of Israel stirred up the spirit of Phul king of the Assyrians. and the spirit of Thelgathphalnasar king of Assur: and he carried away Ruben, and Gad, and the half tribe of Manasses, and brought them to Lahela, and to Habor, and to Ara, and to the river of Gozan, unto this day.

Chapter 6

6:1 Filii Levi : Gerson, Caath, et Merari.

6:1 The sons of Levi were Gerson, Caath, and Merari.

6:2 Filii Caath : Amram, Isaar, Hebron, et Oziel.

6:2 The Sons of Caath: Amram, Isaar, Hebron, and Oziel.

6:3 Filii Amram : Aaron, Moyses, et Maria. Filii Aaron : Nadab et Abiu, Eleazar, et Ithamar.

6:3 The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Mary. The Sons of Aaron: Nadab and Abiu, Eleazar and Ithamar.

6:4 Eleazar genuit Phinees, et Phinees genuit Abisue.

6:4 Eleazar begot Phinees, and Phinees begot Abisue,

6:5 Abisue vero genuit Bocci, et Bocci genuit Ozi.

6:5 And Abisue begot Bocci, and Bocci begot Ozi.

6:6 Ozi genuit Zaraiam, et Zaraias genuit Meraioth.

6:6 Ozi begot Zaraias, and Zaraias begot Maraioth.

6:7 Porro Meraioth genuit Amariam, et Amarias genuit Achitob.

6:7 And Maraioth begot Amarias, and Amarias begot Achitob.

6:8 Achitob genuit Sadoc, et Sadoc genuit Achimaas,

6:8 Achitob begot Sadoc, and Sadoc begot Achimaas.

6:9 Achimaas genuit Azariam, Azarias genuit Johanan,

6:9 Achimaas begot Azarias, Azarias begot Johanan,

6:10 Johanan genuit Azariam : ipse est qui sacerdotio functus est in domo quam ædificavit Salomon in Jerusalem.

6:10 Johanan begot Azarias. This is he that executed the priestly office in the house which Solomon built in Jerusalem.

6:11 Genuit autem Azarias Amariam, et Amarias genuit Achitob,

6:11 And Azarias begot Amarias, and Amarias begot Achitob.

6:12 Achitob genuit Sadoc, et Sadoc genuit Sellum,

6:12 And Achitob begot Sadoc, and Sadoc begot Sellum,

6:13 Sellum genuit Helciam, et Helcias genuit Azariam,

6:13 Sellum begot Helcias, and Helcias begot Azarias,

6:14 Azarias genuit Saraiam, et Saraias genuit Josedec.

6:14 Azarias begot Saraias, and Saraias begot Josedec.

6:15 Porro Josedec egressus est, quando transtulit Dominus Judam et Jerusalem per manus Nabuchodonosor.

6:15 Now Josedec went out, when the Lord carried away Juda, and Jerusalem, by the hands of Nabuchodonosor.

6:16 Filii ergo Levi : Gersom, Caath, et Merari.

6:16 So the sons of Levi were Gerson, Caath, and Merari.

6:17 Et hæc nomina filiorum Gersom : Lobni, et Semei.

6:17 And these are the names of the sons of Gerson: Lobni and Semei.

6:18 Filii Caath : Amram, et Isaar, et Hebron, et Oziel.

6:18 The sons of Caath: Amram, and Isaar, and Hebron, and Oziel.

6:19 Filii Merari : Moholi et Musi. Hæ autem cognationes Levi secundum familias eorum.

6:19 The sons of Merari: Moholi and Musi. And these are the kindreds of Levi according to their families.

6:20 Gersom : Lobni filius ejus, Jahath filius ejus, Zamma filius ejus,

6:20 Of Gerson: Lobni his son, Jahath his son, Zamma his son,

6:21 Joah filius ejus, Addo filius ejus, Zara filius ejus, Jethrai filius ejus.

6:21 Joah his son, Addo his son, Zara his son, Jethrai his son.

6:22 Filii Caath : Aminadab filius ejus, Core filius ejus, Asir filius ejus,

6:22 The sons of Caath, Aminadab his son, Core his son, Asir his son,

6:23 Elcana filius ejus, Abiasaph filius ejus, Asir filius ejus,

6:23 Elcana his son, Abiasaph his son, Asir his son,

6:24 Thahath filius ejus, Uriel filius ejus, Ozias filius ejus, Saul filius ejus.

6:24 Thahath his son, Uriel his son, Ozias his son, Saul his son.

6:25 Filii Elcana, Amasai et Achimoth

6:25 The sons of Elcana: Amasai, and Achimoth.

6:26 et Elcana. Filii Elcana : Sophai filius ejus, Nahath filius ejus,

6:26 And Elcana. The sons of Elcana: Sophai his son, Nahath his son,

6:27 Eliab filius ejus, Jeroham filius ejus, Elcana filius ejus.

6:27 Eliab his son, Jeroham his son, Elcana his son.

6:28 Filii Samuel : primogenitus Vasseni, et Abia.

6:28 The sons of Samuel: the firstborn Vasseni, and Abia.

6:29 Filii autem Merari, Moholi : Lobni filius ejus, Semei filius ejus, Oza filius ejus,

6:29 And the sons of Merari, Moholi: Lobni his son, Semei his son, Oza his son,

6:30 Sammaa filius ejus, Haggia filius ejus, Asaia filius ejus.

6:30 Sammaa his son, Haggia his son, Asaia his son.

6:31 Isti sunt quos constituit David super cantores domus Domini, ex quo collocata est arca :

6:31 These are they, whom David set over the singing men of the house of the Lord, after that the ark was placed.

6:32 et ministrabant coram tabernaculo testimonii, canentes donec ædificaret Salomon domum Domini in Jerusalem : stabant autem juxta ordinem suum in ministerio.

6:32 And they ministered before the tabernacle of the testimony, with singing, until Solomon built the house of the Lord in Jerusalem, and they stood according to their order in the ministry.

6:33 Hi vero sunt qui assistebant cum filiis suis, de filiis Caath, Hemam cantor filius Johel, filii Samuel,

6:33 And these are they that stood with their sons, of the sons of Caath, Hemam a singer, the son of Joel, the son of Sammuel,

6:34 filii Elcana, filii Jeroham, filii Eliel, filii Thohu,

6:34 The son of Elcana, the son of Jeroham, the son of Eliel, the son of Thohu,

6:35 filii Suph, filii Elcana, filii Mahath, filii Amasai,

6:35 The son of Suph, the son of Elcana, the son of Mahath, the son of Amasai,

6:36 filii Elcana, filii Johel, filii Azariæ, filii Sophoniæ,

6:36 The son of Elcana, the son of Johel, the son of Azarias, the son of Sophonias,

6:37 filii Thahath, filii Asir, filii Abiasaph, filii Core,

6:37 The son of Thahath, the son of Asir, the son of Abiasaph, the son of Core,

6:38 filii Isaar, filii Caath, filii Levi, filii Israël.

6:38 The son of Isaar, the son of Caath, the son of Levi, the son of Israel.

6:39 Et frater ejus Asaph, qui stabat a dextris ejus, Asaph filius Barachiæ, filii Samaa,

6:39 And his brother Asaph, who stood on his right hand, Asaph the son of Barachias, the son of Samaa.

6:40 filii Michaël, filii Basaiæ, filii Melchiæ,

6:40 The son of Michael, the son of Basaia, the, son of Melchia.

6:41 filii Athanai, filii Zara, filii Adaia,

6:41 The son of Athanai, the son of Zara, the son of Adaia.

6:42 filii Ethan, filii Zamma, filii Semei,

6:42 The son of Ethan, the son of Zamma, the son of Semei.

6:43 filii Jeth, filii Gersom, filii Levi.

6:43 The son of Jeth, the son of Gerson, the son of Levi.

6:44 Filii autem Merari fratres eorum, ad sinistram, Ethan filius Cusi, filii Abdi, filii Maloch,

6:44 And the sons of Merari their brethren, on the left hand, Ethan the son of Cusi, the son of Abdi, the son of Meloch,

6:45 filii Hasabiæ, filii Amasiæ, filii Helciæ,

6:45 The son of Hasabia, the son of Amasai, the son of Helcias,

6:46 filii Amasai, filii Boni, filii Somer,

6:46 The son of Amasai, the son of Boni, the son of Somer,

6:47 filii Moholi, filii Musi, filii Merari, filii Levi.

6:47 The son of Moholi, the son of Musi, the son of Merari, the son of Levi.

6:48 Fratres quoque eorum Levitæ, qui ordinati sunt in cunctum ministerium tabernaculi domus Domini.

6:48 Their brethren also the Levites, who were appointed for all the ministry of the tabernacle of the house of the Lord.

6:49 Aaron vero et filii ejus adolebant incensum super altare holocausti, et super altare thymiamatis, in omne opus Sancti sanctorum : et ut precarentur pro Israël juxta omnia quæ præceperat Moyses servus Dei.

6:49 But Aaron and his sons offered burnt offerings upon the altar of holocausts, and upon the altar of incense, for every work of the holy of holies: and to pray for Israel according to all that Moses the servant of God had commanded.

6:50 Hi sunt autem filii Aaron : Eleazar filius ejus, Phinees filius ejus, Abisue filius ejus,

6:50 And these are the sons of Aaron: Eleazar his son, Phinees his son, Abisue his son,

6:51 Bocci filius ejus, Ozi filius ejus, Zarahia filius ejus,

6:51 Bocci his son, Ozi his son, Zarahia his son,

6:52 Meraioth filius ejus, Amarias filius ejus, Achitob filius ejus,

6:52 Meraioth his son, Amarias his son, Achitob his son,

6:53 Sadoc filius ejus, Achimaas filius ejus.

6:53 Sadoc his son, Achimaas his son.

6:54 Et hæc habitacula eorum per vicos atque confinia, filiorum scilicet Aaron, juxta cognationes Caathitarum : ipsis enim sorte contigerant.

6:54 And these are their dwelling places by the towns and confines, to wit, of the sons of Aaron, of the families of the Caathites: for they fell to them by lot.

6:55 Dederunt igitur eis Hebron in terra Juda, et suburbana ejus per circuitum :

6:55 And they gave them Hebron in the land of Juda, and the suburbs thereof round about:

6:56 agros autem civitatis, et villas, Caleb filio Jephone.

6:56 But the fields of the city, and the villages to Caleb son of Jephone.

6:57 Porro filiis Aaron dederunt civitates ad confugiendum Hebron, et Lobna, et suburbana ejus,

6:57 And to the sons of Aaron they gave the cities for refuge Hebron, and Lobna, and the suburbs thereof,

6:58 Jether quoque, et Esthemo cum suburbanis suis, sed et Helon, et Dabir cum suburbanis suis,

6:58 And Jether and Esthemo, with their suburbs, and Helon, and Dabir with their suburbs:

6:59 Asan quoque, et Bethsemes, et suburbana earum.

6:59 Asan also, and Bethsames, with their suburbs.

6:60 De tribu autem Benjamin, Gabee et suburbana ejus, et Almath cum suburbanis suis, Anathoth quoque cum suburbanis suis : omnes civitates, tredecim, per cognationes suas.

6:60 And out of the tribe of Benjamin: Gabee and its suburbs, Almath with its suburbs, Anathoth also with its suburbs: all their cities throughout their families were thirteen.

6:61 Filiis autem Caath residuis de cognatione sua dederunt ex dimidia tribu Manasse in possessionem urbes decem.

6:61 And to the sons of Caath that remained of their kindred they gave out of the half tribe of Manasses ten cities in possession.

6:62 Porro filiis Gersom per cognationes suas de tribu Issachar, et de tribu Aser, et de tribu Nephthali, et de tribu Manasse in Basan, urbes tredecim.

6:62 And to the sons of Gerson by their families out of the tribe of Issachar, and out of the tribe of Aser, and out of the tribe of Nephtali, and out of the tribe Manasses in Basan, thirteen cities.

6:63 Filiis autem Merari per cognationes suas de tribu Ruben, et de tribu Gad, et de tribu Zabulon, dederunt sorte civitates duodecim.

6:63 And to the sons of Merari by their families out of the tribe of Ruben, and out of the tribe of Gad, and out of the tribe of Zabulon, they gave by lot twelve cities.

6:64 Dederunt quoque filii Israël Levitis civitates, et suburbana earum :

6:64 And the children of Israel gave to the Levites the cities, and their suburbs.

6:65 dederuntque per sortem, ex tribu filiorum Juda, et ex tribu filiorum Simeon, et ex tribu filiorum Benjamin urbes has, quas vocaverunt nominibus suis,

6:65 And they gave them by lot, out of the tribe of the sons of Juda, and out of the tribe of the sons of Simeon, and out of the tribe of the sons of Benjamin, these cities which they called by their names.

6:66 et his, qui erant de cognatione filiorum Caath, fueruntque civitates in terminis eorum de tribu Ephraim.

6:66 And to them that were of the kindred of the sons of Caath, and the cities in their borders were of the tribe of Ephraim.

6:67 Dederunt ergo eis urbes ad confugiendum, Sichem cum suburbanis suis in monte Ephraim, et Gazer cum suburbanis suis,

6:67 And they gave the cities of refuge Sichem with its suburbs in mount Ephraim, and Gazer with its suburbs,

6:68 Jecmaam quoque cum suburbanis suis, et Bethoron similiter,

6:68 Jecmaan also with its suburbs, and Beth-horon in like manner,

6:69 necnon et Helon cum suburbanis suis, et Gethremmon in eumdem modum.

6:69 Helon also with its suburbs, and Gethremmon in like manner,

6:70 Porro ex dimidia tribu Manasse, Aner et suburbana ejus, Balaam et suburbana ejus : his videlicet, qui de cognatione filiorum Caath reliqui erant.

6:70 And out of the half tribe of Manasses, Aner and its suburbs, Baalam and its suburbs, to wit, to them that were left of the family of the sons of Caath.

6:71 Filiis autem Gersom de cognatione dimidiæ tribus Manasse, Gaulon in Basan, et suburbana ejus, et Astaroth cum suburbanis suis.

6:71 And to the sons of Gersom, out the kindred of the half tribe of Manasses, Gaulon, in Basan, and its suburbs, and Astharoth with its suburbs.

6:72 De tribu Issachar, Cedes et suburbanis suis, et Dabereth cum suburbanis suis,

6:72 Out of the tribe of Issachar, Cedes and its suburbs, and Dabereth with its suburbs;

6:73 Ramoth quoque et suburbana ejus, et Anem cum suburbanis suis.

6:73 Ramoth also and its suburbs, and Anem with its suburbs.

6:74 De tribu vero Aser : Masal cum suburbanis suis, et Abdon similiter,

6:74 And out of the tribe of Aser: Masal with its suburbs, and Abdon in like manner;

6:75 Hucac quoque et suburbana ejus, et Rohob cum suburbanis suis.

6:75 Hucac also and its suburbs, and Rohol with its suburbs.

6:76 Porro de tribu Nephthali, Cedes in Galilæa et suburbana ejus, Hamon cum suburbanis suis, et Cariathaim et suburbana ejus.

6:76 And out of the tribe of Nephtali, Cedes in Galilee and its suburbs, Hamon with its suburbs, and Cariathaim, and its suburbs.

6:77 Filiis autem Merari residuis : de tribu Zabulon, Remmono et suburbana ejus, et Thabor cum suburbanis sus :

6:77 And to the sons of Merari that remained: out of the tribe of Zabulon, Remmono and its suburbs, and Thabor with its suburbs.

6:78 trans Jordanem quoque ex adverso Jericho contra orientem Jordanis, de tribu Ruben, Bosor in solitudine cum suburbanis suis, et Jassa cum suburbanis suis,

6:78 Beyond the Jordan also over against Jericho, on the east side of the Jordan and out of the tribe of Ruben, Bosor in the wilderness with its suburbs, and Jassa with its suburbs;

6:79 Cademoth quoque et suburbana ejus, et Mephaat cum suburbanis suis.

6:79 Cademoth also and its suburbs, and Mephaath with its suburbs;

6:80 Necnon et de tribu Gad, Ramoth in Galaad et suburbana ejus, et Manaim cum suburbanis suis,

6:80 Moreover also out of the tribe of Gad, Ramoth in Galaad and its suburbs, and Manaim with its suburbs;

6:81 sed et Hesebon cum suburbanis suis, et Jezer cum suburbanis suis.

6:81 Hesebon also with its suburbs, and Jazer with its suburbs.

Chapter 7

7:1 Porro filii Issachar : Thola, et Phua, Jasub, et Simeron, quatuor.

7:1 Now the sons of Issachar were Thola, and Phua, Jasub and Simeron, four.

7:2 Filii Thola : Ozi, et Raphaia, et Jeriel, et Jemai, et Jebsem, et Samuel, principes per domos cognationum suarum. De stirpe Thola viri fortissimi numerati sunt in diebus David, viginti duo millia sexcenti.

7:2 The sons of Thola: Ozi and Raphaia, and Jeriel, and Jemai, and Jebsem, and Samuel, chiefs of the houses of their kindreds. Of the posterity of Thola were numbered in the days of David, two and twenty thousand six hundred most valiant men.

7:3 Filii Ozi : Izrahia, de quo nati sunt Michaël, et Obadia, et Joël, et Jesia, quinque omnes principes.

7:3 The sons of Ozi: Izrahia, of whom were born Michael, and Obadia, and Joel, and Jesia, five all great men.

7:4 Cumque eis per familias et populos suos, accincti ad prælium, viri fortissimi, triginta sex millia : multas enim habuerunt uxores, et filios.

7:4 And there were with them by their families and peoples, six and thirty thousand most valiant men ready for war: for they had many wives and children.

7:5 Fratres quoque eorum per omnem cognationem Issachar robustissimi ad pugnandum, octoginta septem millia numerati sunt.

7:5 Their brethren also throughout all the house of Issachar, were numbered fourscore and seven thousand most valiant men for war.

7:6 Filii Benjamin : Bela, et Bechor, et Jadihel, tres.

7:6 The sons of Benjamin were Bela, and Bechor, and Jadihel, three.

7:7 Filii Bela : Esbon, et Ozi, et Oziel, et Jerimoth, et Urai, quinque principes familiarum, et ad pugnandum robustissimi : numerus autem eorum, viginti duo millia et triginta quatuor.

7:7 The sons of Bela: Esbon, and Ozi, and Ozial, and Jerimoth and Urai, five chiefs of their families, and most valiant warriors, and their number was twenty-two thousand and thirty-four.

7:8 Porro filii Bechor : Zamira, et Joas, et Eliezer, et Elioënai, et Amri, et Jerimoth, et Abia, et Anathoth, et Almath : omnes hi filii Bechor.

7:8 And the sons of Bechor were Zamira, and Joas, and Eliezer, and Elioenai, and Amai, and Jerimoth, and Abia, and Anathoth, and Almath: all these were the sons of Bechor.

7:9 Numerati sunt autem per familias suas principes cognationum suarum ad bella fortissimi, viginti millia et ducenti.

7:9 And they were numbered by the families, heads of their kindreds, most valiant men for war, twenty thousand and two hundred.

7:10 Porro filii Jadihel : Balan. Filii autem Balan : Jehus, et Benjamin, et Aod, et Chanana, et Zethan, et Tharsis, et Ahisahar :

7:10 And the son of Jadihel: Balan. And the sons of Balan: Jehus and Benjamin, and Aod, and Chanana, and Zethan and Tharsis, and Ahisahar.

7:11 omnes hi filii Jadihel, principes cognationum suarum viri fortissimi, decem et septem millia et ducenti ad prælium procedentes.

7:11 All these were sons of Jadihel, heads of their kindreds, most valiant men, seventeen thousand and two hundred fifty to go out to war.

7:12 Sepham quoque et Hapham filii Hir : et Hasim filii Aher.

7:12 Sepham also and Hapham the sons of Hir: and Hasim the sons of Aher.

7:13 Filii autem Nephthali : Jaziel, et Guni, et Jeser, et Sellum, filii Bala.

7:13 And the sons of Nephtali were Jasiel, and Guni, and Jezer, and Sellum, sons of Bala.

7:14 Porro filius Manasse, Esriel : concubinaque ejus Syra peperit Machir patrem Galaad.

7:14 And the son of Manasses, Ezriel: and his concubine the Syrian bore Machir the father of Galaad.

7:15 Machir autem accepit uxores filiis suis Happhim, et Saphan : et habuit sororem nomine Maacha : nomen autem secundi, Salphaad, natæque sunt Salphaad filiæ.

7:15 And Machir took wives for his sons Happhim, and Saphan: and he had a sister named Maacha: the name of the second was Salphaad, and Salphaad had daughters.

7:16 Et peperit Maacha uxor Machir filium, vocavitque nomen ejus Phares : porro nomen fratris ejus, Sares : et filii ejus, Ulam, et Recen.

7:16 And Maacha the wife of Machir bore a son, and she called his name Phares: and the name of his brother was Sares: and his sons were Ulam and Recen.

7:17 Filius autem Ulam, Badan : hi sunt filii Galaad, filii Machir, filii Manasse.

7:17 And the son of Ulam, Baden. These are the sons of Galaad, the son of Machir, the son of Manasses.

7:18 Soror autem ejus Regina peperit Virum decorum, et Abiezer, et Mohola.

7:18 And his sister named Queen bore Goodlyman, and Abiezer, and Mohola.

7:19 Erant autem filii Semida, Ahin, et Sechem, et Leci, et Aniam.

7:19 And the sons of Semida were Ahiu, and Sechem, and Leci and Aniam.

7:20 Filii autem Ephraim : Suthala, Bared filius ejus, Thahath filius ejus, Elada filius ejus, Thahath filius ejus, hujus filius Zabad,

7:20 And the sons of Ephraim were Suthala, Bared his son, Thahath his son, Elada his son, Thahath his son, and his son Zabad,

7:21 et hujus filius Suthula, et hujus filius Ezer et Elad : occiderunt autem eos viri Geth indigenæ, quia descenderant ut invaderent possessiones eorum.

7:21 And his son Suthala, and his son Ezer, and Elad: and the men of Geth born in the land slew them, because they came down to invade their possessions.

7:22 Luxit igitur Ephraim pater eorum multis diebus, et venerunt fratres ejus ut consolarentur eum.

7:22 And Ephraim their father mourned many days, and his brethren came to comfort him.

7:23 Ingressusque est ad uxorem suam : quæ concepit, et peperit filium, et vocavit nomen ejus Beria, eo quod in malis domus ejus ortus esset :

7:23 And he went in to his wife: and she conceived and bore a son, and he called his name Beria, because he was born when it went evil with his house:

7:24 filia autem ejus fuit Sara, quæ ædificavit Bethoron inferiorem et superiorem, et Ozensara.

7:24 And his daughter was Sara, who built Bethoron, the nether and the upper, and Ozensara.

7:25 Porro filius ejus Rapha, et Reseph, et Thale, de quo natus est Thaan,

7:25 And Rapha was his son, and Reseph, and Thale, of whom was born Thaan,

7:26 qui genuit Laadan : hujus quoque filius Ammiud, qui genuit Elisama,

7:26 Who begot Laadan: and his son was Ammiud, who begot Elisama,

7:27 de quo ortus est Nun, qui habuit filium Josue.

7:27 Of whom was born Nun, who had Josue for his son.

7:28 Possessio autem eorum et habitatio, Bethel cum filiabus suis, et contra orientem Noran, ad occidentalem plagam Gazer et filiæ ejus, Sichem quoque cum filiabus suis, usque ad Aza cum filiabus ejus.

7:28 And their possessions and habitations were Bethel with her daughters, and eastward Noran, and westward Gazer and her daughters, Sichem also with her daughters, as far as Asa with her daughters.

7:29 Juxta filios quoque Manasse, Bethsan et filias ejus, Thanach et filias ejus, Mageddo et filias ejus, Dor et filias ejus : in his habitaverunt filii Joseph, filii Israël.

7:29 And by the borders of the sons of Manasses Bethsan and her daughters, Thanach and her daughters, Mageddo and her daughters: Dor and her daughters: in these dwelt the children of Joseph, the son of Israel.

7:30 Filii Aser : Jemna, et Jesua, et Jessui, et Baria, et Sara soror eorum.

7:30 The children of Aser were Jemna, and Jesua, and Jessui, and Baria, and Sara their sister.

7:31 Filii autem Baria : Heber, et Melchiel : ipse est pater Barsaith.

7:31 And the sons of Baria: Haber, and Melchiel: he is the father of Barsaith.

7:32 Heber autem genuit Jephlat, et Somer, et Hotham, et Suaa sororem eorum.

7:32 And Heber begot Jephlat, and Somer, and Hotham, and Suaa their sister.

7:33 Filii Jephlat : Phosech, et Chamaal, et Asoth : hi filii Jephlat.

7:33 The sons of Jephlat: Phosech, and Chamaal, and Asoth: these are the sons of Jephlat.

7:34 Porro filii Somer : Ahi, et Roaga, et Haba, et Aram.

7:34 And the sons of Somer: Ahi, and Roaga and Haba, and Aram.

7:35 Filii autem Helem fratris ejus : Supha, et Jemna, et Selles, et Amal.

7:35 And the sons of Helem his brother: Supha, and Jemna, and Selles, and Amal.

7:36 Filii Supha : Sue, Harnapher, et Sual, et Beri, et Jamra,

7:36 The sons of Supha: Sue, Hernapher, and Sual, and Beri, and Jamra.

7:37 Bosor, et Hod, et Samma, et Salusa, et Jethran, et Bera.

7:37 Bosor and Hod, and Samma, and Salusa, and Jethran, and Bera.

7:38 Filii Jether : Jephone, et Phaspha, et Ara.

7:38 The sons of Jether: Jephone, and Phaspha, and Ara.

7:39 Filii autem Olla : Aree, et Haniel, et Resia.

7:39 And the sons of Olla: Aree, and Haniel, and Resia.

7:40 Omnes hi filii Aser, principes cognationum, electi atque fortissimi duces ducum : numerus autem eorum ætatis quæ apta esset ad bellum, viginti sex millia.

7:40 All these were sons of Aser, heads of their families, choice and most valiant captains of captains: and the number of them that were of the age that was fit for war, was six and twenty thousand.

Chapter 8

8:1 Benjamin autem genuit Bale primogenitum suum, Asbel secundum, Ahara tertium,

8:1 Now Benjamin begot Bale his firstborn, Asbel the second, Ahara the third,

8:2 Nohaa quartum, et Rapha quintum.

8:2 Nohaa the fourth, and Rapha the fifth.

8:3 Fueruntque filii Bale : Addar, et Gera, et Abiud,

8:3 And the sons of Bale were Addar, and Gera, and Abiud,

8:4 Abisue quoque et Naaman, et Ahoë,

8:4 And Abisue, and Naaman, and Ahoe,

8:5 sed et Gera, et Sephuphan, et Huram.

8:5 And Gera, and Sephuphan, and Huram.

8:6 Hi sunt filii Ahod, principes cognationum habitantium in Gabaa, qui translati sunt in Manahath.

8:6 These are the sons of Abed, heads of families that dwelt in Gabaa, who were removed into Manahath.

8:7 Naaman autem, et Achia, et Gera, ipse transtulit eos, et genuit Osa, et Ahiud.

8:7 And Naaman, and Achia, and Gera he removed them, and begot Oza, and Ahiud.

8:8 Porro Saharaim genuit in regione Moab, postquam dimisit Husim et Bara uxores suas.

8:8 And Saharim begot in the land of Moab, after he sent away Husim and Bara his wives.

8:9 Genuit autem de Hodes uxore sua Jobab, et Sebia, et Mosa, et Molchom,

8:9 And he begot of Hodes his wife Jobab, and Sebia, and Mosa, and Molchom,

8:10 Jehus quoque, et Sechia, et Marma : hi sunt filii ejus principes in familiis suis.

8:10 And Jehus and Sechia, and Marma. These were his sons heads of their families.

8:11 Mehusim vero genuit Abitob et Elphaal.

8:11 And Mehusim begot Abitob, and Elphaal.

8:12 Porro filii Elphaal : Heber, et Misaam, et Samad : hic ædificavit Ono, et Lod, et filias ejus.

8:12 And the sons of Elphaal were Heber, and Misaam, and Samad: who built Ono, and Lod, and its daughters.

8:13 Baria autem et Sama principes cognationum habitantium in Ajalon : hi fugaverunt habitatores Geth.

8:13 And Baria, and Sama were heads of their kindreds that dwelt in Aialon: these drove away the inhabitants of Geth.

8:14 Et Ahio, et Sesac, et Jerimoth,

8:14 And Ahio, and Sesac, and Jerimoth,

8:15 et Zabadia, et Arod, et Heder,

8:15 And Zabadia, and Arod, and Heder,

8:16 Michaël quoque, et Jespha, et Joha filii Baria.

8:16 And Michael, and Jespha, and Joha, the sons of Baria.

8:17 Et Zabadia, et Mosollam, et Hezeci, et Heber,

8:17 And Zabadia, and Mosollam, Hezeci, and Heber,

8:18 et Jesamari, et Jezlia, et Jobab filii Elphaal,

8:18 And Jesamari, and Jezlia, and Jobab, sons of Elphaal,

8:19 et Jacim, et Zechri, et Zabdi,

8:19 And Jacim, and Zechri, and Zabdi,

8:20 et Elioënai, et Selethai, et Eliel,

8:20 And Elioenai, and Selethai, and Elial,

8:21 et Adaia, et Baraia, et Samarath, filii Semei.

8:21 And Adaia, and Baraia, and Samareth, the sons of Semei.

8:22 Et Jespham, et Heber, et Eliel,

8:22 And Jespham, and Heber, and Eliel,

8:23 et Abdon, et Zechri, et Hanan,

8:23 And Abdon, and Zechri, and Hanan,

8:24 et Hanania, et Ælam, et Anathothia,

8:24 And Hanania, and Elam, and Anathothia.

8:25 et Jephdaia, et Phanuel, filii Sesac.

8:25 And Jephdaia, and Phanuel the sons of Sesac.

8:26 Et Samsari, et Sohoria, et Otholia,

8:26 And Samsari, and Sohoria and Otholia,

8:27 et Jersia, et Elia, et Zechri, filii Jeroham.

8:27 And Jersia, and Elia, and Zechri, the sons of Jeroham.

8:28 Hi patriarchæ, et cognationum principes, qui habitaverunt in Jerusalem.

8:28 These were the chief fathers, and heads of their families who dwelt in Jerusalem.

8:29 In Gabaon autem habitaverunt Abigabaon, et nomen uxoris ejus Maacha :

8:29 And at Gabaon dwelt Abigabaon, and the name of his wife was Maacha:

8:30 filiusque ejus primogenitus Abdon, et Sur, et Cis, et Baal, et Nadab,

8:30 And his firstborn son Abdon, and Sur, and Cis, and Baal, and Nadab,

8:31 Gedor quoque, et Ahio, et Zacher, et Macelloth :

8:31 And Gedor, and Ahio, and Zacher, and Macelloth:

8:32 et Macelloth genuit Samaa : habitaveruntque ex adverso fratrum suorum in Jerusalem cum fratribus suis.

8:32 And Macelloth begot Samaa: and they dwelt over against their brethren in Jerusalem with their brethren.

8:33 Ner autem genuit Cis, et Cis genuit Saul. Porro Saul genuit Jonathan, et Melchisua, et Abinadab, et Esbaal.

8:33 And Ner begot Cis and Cis begot Saul. And Saul begot Jonathan and Melchisua, and Abinadab, and Esbaal.

8:34 Filius autem Jonathan, Meribbaal : et Meribbaal genuit Micha.

8:34 And the son of Jonathan was Meribbaal: and Meribbaal begot Micha.

8:35 Filii Micha, Phithon, et Melech, et Tharaa, et Ahaz.

8:35 And the sons of Micha were Phithon, and Melech, and Tharaa, and Ahaz.

8:36 Et Ahaz genuit Joada, et Joada genuit Alamath, et Azmoth, et Zamri : porro Zamri genuit Mosa,

8:36 And Ahaz begot Joada: and Joada begot Alamath, and Azmoth, and Zamri: and Zamri begot Mosa,

8:37 et Mosa genuit Banaa, cujus filius fuit Rapha, de quo ortus est Elasa, qui genuit Asel.

8:37 And Mosa begot Banaa, whose son was Rapha, of whom was born Elasa, who begot Asel.

8:38 Porro Asel sex filii fuerunt his nominibus : Ezricam, Bocru, Ismahel, Saria, Obdia, et Hanan : omnes hi filii Asel.

8:38 And Asel had six sons whose names were Ezricam, Bochru, Ismahel, Saris, Obdia, and Hanan. All these were the sons of Asel.

8:39 Filii autem Esec fratris ejus, Ulam primogenitus, et Jehus secundus, et Eliphalet tertius.

8:39 And the sons of Esec, his brother, were Ulam the firstborn, and Jehus the second, and Eliphalet the third.

8:40 Fueruntque filii Ulam viri robustissimi, et magno robore tendentes arcum : et multos habentes filios ac nepotes, usque ad centum quinquaginta. Omnes hi filii Benjamin.

8:40 And the sons of Ulam were most valiant men, and archers of great strength: and they had many sons and grandsons, even to a hundred and fifty. All these were children of Benjamin.

Chapter 9

9:1 Universus ergo Israël dinumeratus est, et summa eorum scripta est in libro regum Israël et Juda : translatique sunt in Babylonem propter delictum suum.

9:1 And all Israel was numbered: and the sum of them was written in the book of the kings of Israel, and Juda: and they were carried away to Babylon for their transgression.

9:2 Qui autem habitaverunt primi in possessionibus et in urbibus suis : Israël, et sacerdotes, et Levitæ, et Nathinæi.

9:2 Now the first that dwelt in their possessions, and in their cities, were the Israelites, and the priests, and the Levites, and the Nathineans.

9:3 Commorati sunt in Jerusalem de filiis Juda, et de filiis Benjamin, de filiis quoque Ephraim, et Manasse.

9:3 And in Jerusalem dwelt of the children of Juda, and of the children of Benjamin, and of the children of Ephraim, and of Manasses.

9:4 Othei filius Ammiud, filii Amri, filii Omrai, filii Bonni, de filiis Phares filii Juda.

9:4 Othei the son of Ammiud, the son of Amri, the son of Omrai, the son of Bonni of the sons of Phares the son of Juda.

9:5 Et de Siloni : Asaia primogenitus, et filii ejus.

9:5 And of Siloni: Asaia the firstborn, and his sons.

9:6 De filiis autem Zara, Jehuel, et fratres eorum, sexcenti nonaginta.

9:6 And of the sons of Zara: Jehuel and their brethren, six hundred and ninety.

9:7 Porro de filiis Benjamin : Salo filius Mosollam, filii Oduia, filii Asana,

9:7 And of the sons of Benjamin: Salo the son of Mosollam, the son of Oduia, the son of Asana:

9:8 et Jobania filius Jeroham, et Ela filius Ozi, filii Mochori, et Mosollam filius Saphatiæ, filii Rahuel, filii Jebaniæ,

9:8 And Jobania the son of Jeroham: and Ela the son of Ozi, the son of Mochori and Mosallam the son of Saphatias, the son of Rahuel, the son of Jebania:

9:9 et fratres eorum per familias suas, nongenti quinquaginta sex. Omnes hi principes cognationum per domos patrum suorum.

9:9 And their brethren by their families, nine hundred and fifty-six. All these were heads of their families, by the houses of their fathers.

9:10 De sacerdotibus autem : Jedaia, Jojarib, et Jachin :

9:10 And of the priests: Jedaia, Joiarib, and Jachin:

9:11 Azarias quoque filius Helciæ, filii Mosollam, filii Sadoc, filii Maraioth, filii Achitob, pontifex domus Dei.

9:11 And Azarias the son of Helcias, the son of Mosollam, the son of Sadoc, the son of Maraioth, the son of Achitob, high priest of the house of God.

9:12 Porro Adaias filius Jeroham, filii Phassur, filii Melchiæ, et Maasai filius Adiel filii Jezra, filii Mosollam, filii Mosollamith, filii Emmer.

9:12 And Adaias the son of Jeroham, the son of Phassur, the son of Melchias, and Maasai the son of Adiel, the son of Jezra, the son of Mosollam, the son of Mosollamith, the son of Emmer.

9:13 Fratres quoque eorum principes per familias suas, mille septingenti sexaginta, fortissimi robore ad faciendum opus ministerii in domo Dei.

9:13 And their brethren heads in their families a thousand seven hundred and threescore, very strong and able men for the work of the ministry in the house of God.

9:14 De Levitis autem : Semeia filius Hassub filii Ezricam, filii Hasebia de filiis Merari.

9:14 And of the Levites: Semeia the son of Hassub the son of Ezricam, the son of Hasebia of the sons of Merari.

9:15 Bacbacar quoque carpentarius, et Galal, et Mathania filius Micha, filii Zechri, filii Asaph :

9:15 And Bacbacar the carpenter, and Galal, and Mathania the son of Micha, the son of Zechri the son of Asaph:

9:16 et Obdia filius Semeiæ, filii Galal, filii Idithun : et Barachia filius Asa, filii Elcana, qui habitavit in atriis Netophati.

9:16 And Obdia the son of Semeia, the son of Galal, the son of Idithum: and Barachia the son of Asa, the son of Elcana, who dwelt in the suburbs of Netophati.

9:17 Janitores autem : Sellum, et Accub, et Telmon, et Ahimam : et frater eorum Sellum princeps,

9:17 And the porters were Sellum, and Accub, and Telmon, and Ahiman: and their brother Sellum was the prince,

9:18 usque ad illud tempus, in porta regis ad orientem, observabant per vices suas de filiis Levi.

9:18 Until that time, in the king's gate eastward, the sons of Levi waited by their turns.

9:19 Sellum vero filius Core filii Abiasaph, filii Core, cum fratribus suis, et domo patris sui, hi sunt Coritæ super opera ministerii, custodes vestibulorum tabernaculi : et familiæ eorum per vices castrorum Domini custodientes introitum.

9:19 But Sellum the son of Core, the son of Abiasaph, the son of Core, with his brethren and his father's house, the Corites were over the works of the service, keepers of the gates of the tabernacle: and their families in turns were keepers of the entrance of the camp of the Lord.

9:20 Phinees autem filius Eleazari erat dux eorum coram Domino.

9:20 And Phinees the son of Eleazar, was their prince before the Lord,

9:21 Porro Zacharias filius Mosollamia, janitor portæ tabernaculi testimonii.

9:21 And Zacharias the son of Mosollamia, was porter of the gate of the tabernacle of the testimony:

9:22 Omnes hi electi in ostiarios per portas, ducenti duodecim : et descripti in villis propriis, quos constituerunt David, et Samuel videns, in fide sua,

9:22 All these that were chosen to be porters at the gates, were two hundred and twelve: the they were registered in their proper towns: whom David and Samuel the seer appointed in their trust.

9:23 tam ipsos quam filios eorum, in ostiis domus Domini et in tabernaculo vicibus suis.

9:23 As well them as their sons, to keep the gates of the house of the Lord, and the tabernacle by their turns.

9:24 Per quatuor ventos erant ostiarii : id est, ad orientem, et ad occidentem, et ad aquilonem, et ad austrum.

9:24 In four quarters were the porters: that is to say, toward the east, and west, and north, and south.

9:25 Fratres autem eorum in viculis morabantur, et veniebant in sabbatis suis de tempore usque ad tempus.

9:25 And their brethren dwelt in village, and came upon their sabbath days from time to time.

9:26 His quatuor Levitis creditus erat omnis numerus janitorum, et erant super exedras et thesauros domus Domini.

9:26 To these four Levites were committed the whole number of the porters, and they were over the chambers, and treasures, of the house of the Lord.

9:27 Per gyrum quoque templi Domini morabantur in custodiis suis : ut cum tempus fuisset, ipsi mane aperirent fores.

9:27 And they abode in their watches round about the temple of the Lord: that when it was time, they might open the gates in the morning.

9:28 De horum genere erant et super vasa ministerii : ad numerum enim et inferebantur vasa, et efferebantur.

9:28 And some of their stock had the charge of the vessels for the ministry: for the vessels were both brought in and carried out by number.

9:29 De ipsis et qui credita habebant utensilia sanctuarii, præerant similæ, et vino, et oleo, et thuri, et aromatibus.

9:29 Some of them also had the instruments of the sanctuary committed unto them, and the charge of the fine flour, and wine, and oil, and frankincense, and spices.

9:30 Filii autem sacerdotum unguenta ex aromatibus conficiebant.

9:30 And the sons of the priests made the ointments of the spices.

9:31 Et Mathathias Levites primogenitus Sellum Coritæ, præfectus erat eorum quæ in sartagine frigebantur.

9:31 And Mathathias a Levite, the firstborn of Sellum the Corite, was overseer of such things as were fried the fryingpan.

9:32 Porro de filiis Caath fratribus eorum, super panes erant propositionis, ut semper novos per singula sabbata præpararent.

9:32 And some of the sons of Caath their brethren, were over the loaves of proposition, to prepare always new for every sabbath.

9:33 Hi sunt principes cantorum per familias Levitarum, qui in exedris morabantur, ut die ac nocte jugiter suo ministerio deservirent.

9:33 These are the chief of the singing men of the families of the Levites, who dwelt in the chambers, by the temple, that they might serve continually day and night in their ministry.

9:34 Capita Levitarum, per familias suas principes, manserunt in Jerusalem.

9:34 The heads of the Levites, princes in their families, abode in Jerusalem.

9:35 In Gabaon autem commorati sunt pater Gabaon Jehiel, et nomen uxoris ejus Maacha.

9:35 And in Gabaon dwelt Jehiel the father of Gabaon, and the name of his wife was Maacha:

9:36 Filius primogenitus ejus Abdon, et Sur, et Cis, et Baal, et Ner, et Nadab,

9:36 His firstborn son Abdon, and Sur, and Cis, and Baal, and Ner, and Nadab,

9:37 Gedor quoque, et Ahio, et Zacharias, et Macelloth.

9:37 Gedor also, and Ahio, and Zacharias, and Macelloth.

9:38 Porro Macelloth genuit Samaan : isti habitaverunt e regione fratrum suorum in Jerusalem cum fratribus suis.

9:38 And Macelloth begot Samaan: these dwelt over against their brethren in Jerusalem, with their brethren.

9:39 Ner autem genuit Cis, et Cis genuit Saul, et Saul genuit Jonathan, et Melchisua, et Abinadab, et Esbaal.

9:39 Now Ner begot Cis: and Cis begot Saul: and Saul begot Jonathan and Melchisua, and Abinadab, and Esbaal.

9:40 Filius autem Jonathan, Meribbaal : et Meribbaal genuit Micha.

9:40 And the son of Jonathan, was Meribbaal: and Meribbaal begot Micha.

9:41 Porro filii Micha, Phithon, et Melech, et Tharaa, et Ahaz.

9:41 And the sons of Micha, were Phithon, and Melech, and Tharaa, and Ahaz.

9:42 Ahaz autem genuit Jara, et Jara genuit Alamath, et Azmoth, et Zamri. Zamri autem genuit Mosa.

9:42 And Ahaz begot Jara, and Jara begot Alamath, and Azmoth, and Zamri. And Zamri begot Mosa.

9:43 Mosa vero genuit Banaa, cujus filius Raphaia, genuit Elasa, de quo ortus est Asel.

9:43 And Mosa begot Banaa: whose son Raphaia begot Elasa: of whom was born Asel.

9:44 Porro Asel sex filios habuit, his nominibus : Ezricam, Bocru, Ismahel, Saria, Obdia, Hanan : hi sunt filii Asel.

9:44 And Asel had six sons whose names are, Ezricam Bochru, Ismahel, Saria, Obdia, Hanan: these are the sons of Asel.

Chapter 10

10:1 Philisthiim autem pugnabant contra Israël, fugeruntque viri Israël Palæsthinos, et ceciderunt vulnerati in monte Gelboë.

10:1 Now the Philistines fought against Israel, and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down wounded in mount Gelboe.

10:2 Cumque appropinquassent Philisthæi, persequentes Saul et filios ejus, percusserunt Jonathan, et Abinadab, et Melchisua filios Saul.

10:2 And the Philistines drew near pursuing after Saul, and his sons, and they killed Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Melchisua the sons of Saul.

10:3 Et aggravatum est prælium contra Saul, inveneruntque eum sagittarii, et vulneraverunt jaculis.

10:3 And the battle grew hard against Saul and the archers reached him, and wounded him with arrows.

10:4 Et dixit Saul ad armigerum suum : Evagina gladium tuum, et interfice me, ne forte veniant incircumcisi isti, et illudant mihi. Noluit autem armiger ejus hoc facere, timore perterritus : arripuit ergo Saul ensem, et irruit in eum.

10:4 And Saul said to his armourbearer: Draw thy sword, and kill me: lest these uncircumcised come, and mock me. But his armourbearer would not, for he was struck with fear: so Saul took his sword, and fell upon it.

10:5 Quod cum vidisset armiger ejus, videlicet mortuum esse Saul, irruit etiam ipse in gladium suum, et mortuus est.

10:5 And when his armourbearer saw it, to wit, that Saul was dead, he also fell upon his sword and died.

10:6 Interiit ergo Saul : et tres filii ejus, et omnis domus illius pariter concidit.

10:6 So Saul died, and his three sons, and all his house fell together.

10:7 Quod cum vidissent viri Israël qui habitabant in campestribus, fugerunt : et Saul ac filiis ejus mortuis, dereliquerunt urbes suas, et huc illucque dispersi sunt : veneruntque Philisthiim, et habitaverunt in eis.

10:7 And when the men of Israel, that dwelt in the plains, saw this, they fled: and Saul and his sons being dead, they forsook their cities, and were scattered up and down: and the Philistines came, and dwelt in them.

10:8 Die igitur altero detrahentes Philisthiim spolia cæsorum, invenerunt Saul et filios ejus jacentes in monte Gelboë.

10:8 And the next day the Philistines taking away the spoils of them that were slain, found Saul and his sons lying on mount Gelboe.

10:9 Cumque spoliassent eum, et amputassent caput, armisque nudassent, miserunt in terram suam, ut circumferretur, et ostenderetur idolorum templis, et populis :

10:9 And when they had stripped him, and out off his head, and taken away his armour, they sent it into their land, to be carried about, and shewn in the temples of the idols and to the people.

10:10 arma autem ejus consecraverunt in fano dei sui, et caput affixerunt in templo Dagon.

10:10 And his armour they dedicated in the temple of their god, and his head they fastened up in the temple of Dagon.

10:11 Hoc cum audissent viri Jabes Galaad, omnia scilicet quæ Philisthiim fecerant super Saul,

10:11 And when the men of Jabes Galaad had heard this, to wit, all that the Philistines had done to Saul,

10:12 consurrexerunt singuli virorum fortium, et tulerunt cadavera Saul et filiorum ejus : attuleruntque ea in Jabes, et sepelierunt ossa eorum subter quercum, quæ erat in Jabes, et jejunaverunt septem diebus.

10:12 All the valiant men of them arose, and took the bodies of Saul and of his sons, and brought them to Jabes, and buried their bones under the oak that was in Jabes, and they fasted seven days.

10:13 Mortuus est ergo Saul propter iniquitates suas, eo quod prævaricatus sit mandatum Domini quod præceperat, et non custodierit illud : sed insuper etiam pythonissam consuluerit,

10:13 So Saul died for his iniquities, because he transgressed the commandment of the Lord, which he had commanded, and kept it not: and moreover consulted also a witch,

10:14 nec speraverit in Domino : propter quod interfecit eum, et transtulit regnum ejus ad David filium Isai.

10:14 And trusted not in the Lord: therefore he slew him, and transferred his kingdom to David the son of Isai.

Chapter 11

11:1 Congregatus est igitur omnis Israël ad David in Hebron, dicens : Os tuum sumus, et caro tua.

11:1 Then all Israel gathered themselves to David in Hebron, saying: We are thy bone, and thy flesh.

11:2 Heri quoque et nudiustertius cum adhuc regnaret Saul, tu eras qui educebas et introducebas Israël : tibi enim dixit Dominus Deus tuus : Tu pasces populum meum Israël, et tu eris princeps super eum.

11:2 Yesterday also, and the day before when Saul was king, thou wast he that leddest out and broughtest in Israel: for the Lord thy God said to thee: Thou shalt feed my people Israel, and thou shalt be ruler over them.

11:3 Venerunt ergo omnes majores natu Israël ad regem in Hebron, et iniit David cum eis fœdus coram Domino : unxeruntque eum regem super Israël, juxta sermonem Domini quem locutus est in manu Samuel.

11:3 So all the ancients of Israel came to the king to Hebron, and David made a covenant with them before the Lord: and they anointed him king over Israel according to the word of the Lord which he spoke in the hand of Samuel.

11:4 Abiit quoque David et omnis Israël in Jerusalem : hæc est Jebus, ubi erant Jebusæi habitatores terræ.

11:4 And David and all Israel went to Jerusalem, which is Jebus, where the Jebusites were the inhabitants of the land.

11:5 Dixeruntque qui habitabant in Jebus ad David : Non ingredieris huc. Porro David cepit arcem Sion, quæ est civitas David,

11:5 And the inhabitants of Jebus said to David: Thou shalt not come in here. But David took the castle of Sion, which is the city of David.

11:6 dixitque : Omnis qui percusserit Jebusæum in primis, erit princeps et dux. Ascendit igitur primus Joab filius Sarviæ, et factus est princeps.

11:6 And he said: Whosoever shall first strike the Jebusites, shall be the head and chief captain. And Joab the son of Sarvia went up first, and was made the general.

11:7 Habitavit autem David in arce, et idcirco appellata est civitas David.

11:7 And David dwelt in the castle, and therefore it was called the city of David,

11:8 Ædificavitque urbem in circuitu a Mello usque ad gyrum ; Joab autem reliqua urbis exstruxit.

11:8 And he built the city round about from Mello all round, and Joab built the rest of the city.

11:9 Proficiebatque David vadens et crescens, et Dominus exercituum erat cum eo.

11:9 And David went on growing and increasing, and the Lord of hosts was with him.

11:10 Hi principes virorum fortium David, qui adjuverunt eum ut rex fieret super omnem Israël, juxta verbum Domini quod locutus est ad Israël.

11:10 These are the chief of the valiant man of David, who helped him to be made king over all Israel, according to the word of the Lord, which he spoke to Israel.

11:11 Et iste numerus robustorum David : Jesbaam filius Hachamoni princeps inter triginta : iste levavit hastam suam super trecentos vulneratos una vice.

11:11 And this is the number of the heroes of David: Jesbaam the son of Hachamoni the chief among the thirty: he lifted up his spear against three hundred wounded by him at one time.

11:12 Et post eum Eleazar filius patrui ejus Ahohites, qui erat inter tres potentes.

11:12 And after him was Eleazar his uncle's son the Ahohite, who was one of the three mighties.

11:13 Iste fuit cum David in Phesdomim, quando Philisthiim congregati sunt ad locum illum in prælium : et erat ager regionis illius plenus hordeo, fugeratque populus a facie Philisthinorum.

11:13 He was with David in Phesdomim, when the Philistines were gathered to that place to battle: and the field of that country was full of barley, and the people fled from before the Philistines.

11:14 Hi steterunt in medio agri, et defenderunt eum : cumque percussissent Philisthæos, dedit Dominus salutem magnam populo suo.

11:14 But these men stood in the midst of the field, and defended it: and they slew the Philistines, and the Lord gave a great deliverance to his people.

11:15 Descenderunt autem tres de triginta principibus ad petram, in qua erat David, ad speluncam Odollam, quando Philisthiim fuerant castrametati in valle Raphaim.

11:15 And three of the thirty captains went down to the rock, wherein David was, to the cave of Odollam, when the Philistines encamped in the valley of Raphaim.

11:16 Porro David erat in præsidio, et statio Philisthinorum in Bethlehem.

11:16 And David was in a hold, and the garrison of the Philistines in Bethlehem.

11:17 Desideravit igitur David, et dixit : O si quis daret mihi aquam de cisterna Bethlehem, quæ est in porta !

11:17 And David longed, and said: O that some man would give me water of the cistern of Bethlehem, which is in the gate.

11:18 Tres ergo isti per media castra Philisthinorum perrexerunt, et hauserunt aquam de cisterna Bethlehem quæ erat in porta, et attulerunt ad David ut biberet. Qui noluit, sed magis libavit illam Domino,

11:18 And these three broke through the midst of the camp of the Philistines, and drew water out of the cistern of Bethlehem, which was in the gate, and brought it to David to drink: and he would not drink of it, but rather offered it to the Lord,

11:19 dicens : Absit ut in conspectu Dei mei hoc faciam, et sanguinem istorum virorum bibam : quia in periculo animarum suarum attulerunt mihi aquam. Et ob hanc causam noluit bibere : hæc fecerunt tres robustissimi.

11:19 Saying: God forbid that I should do this in the sight of my God, and should drink the blood of these men: for with the danger of their lives they have brought me the water. And therefore he would not drink. These things did the three most valiant.

11:20 Abisai quoque frater Joab ipse erat princeps trium, et ipse levavit hastam suam contra trecentos vulneratos, et ipse erat inter tres nominatissimus,

11:20 And Abisai the brother of Joab, he was chief of three, and he lifted up his spear against three hundred whom he slew, and he was renowned among the three,

11:21 et inter tres secundos inclytus, et princeps eorum : verumtamen usque ad tres primos non pervenerat.

11:21 And illustrious among the second three, and their captain: but yet he attained not to the first three.

11:22 Banaias filius Jojadæ viri robustissimi, qui multa opera perpetrarat, de Cabseel : ipse percussit duos ariel Moab, et ipse descendit et interfecit leonem in media cisterna tempore nivis.

11:22 Banaias the son of Joiada a most valiant man, of Cabseel, who had done many acts: he slew the two ariels of Moab: and he went down, and killed a lion in the midst of a pit in the time of snow.

11:23 Et ipse percussit virum ægyptium, cujus statura erat quinque cubitorum, et habebat lanceam ut liciatorium texentium : descendit igitur ad eum cum virga, et rapuit hastam quam tenebat manu, et interfecit eum hasta sua.

11:23 And he slew an Egyptian, whose stature was of five cubits, and who had a spear like a weaver's beam: and he went down to him with a staff, and plucked away the spear, that he held in his hand, and slew him with his own spear.

11:24 Hæc fecit Banaias filius Jojadæ, qui erat inter tres robustos nominatissimus,

11:24 These things did Banaias the son of Joiada, who was renowned among the three valiant ones,

11:25 inter triginta primus, verumtamen ad tres usque non pervenerat : posuit autem eum David ad auriculam suam.

11:25 And the first among the thirty, but yet to the three he attained not: and David made him of his council.

11:26 Porro fortissimi viri in exercitu, Asahel frater Joab, et Elchanan filius patrui ejus de Bethlehem,

11:26 Moreover the most valiant men of the army, were Asahel brother of Joab, and Elchanan the son of his uncle of Bethlehem,

11:27 Sammoth Arorites, Helles Pharonites,

11:27 Sammoth an Arorite, Helles a Phalonite,

11:28 Ira filius Acces Thecuites, Abiezer Anathothites,

11:28 Ira the son of Acces a Thecuite, Abiezer an Anathothite,

11:29 Sobbochai Husathites, Ilai Ahohites,

11:29 Sobbochai a Husathite, Ilai an Ahohite,

11:30 Maharai Netophathites, Heled filius Baana Netophathites,

11:30 Maharai a Netophathite, Heled the son of Baana a Netophathite,

11:31 Ethai filius Ribai de Gabaath filiorum Benjamin, Banaia Pharatonites,

11:31 Ethai the son of Ribai of Gabaath of the sons of Benjamin, Banai a Pharathonite,

11:32 Hurai de torrente Gaas, Abiel Arbathites, Azmoth Bauramites, Eliaba Salabonites.

11:32 Hurai of the torrent Gaas, Abiel an Arbathite, Azmoth a Bauramite, Eliaba a Salabonite,

11:33 Filii Assem Gezonites, Jonathan filius Sage Ararites,

11:33 The sons of Assem a Gezonite, Jonathan the son of Sage an Ararite,

11:34 Ahiam filius Sachar Ararites,

11:34 Ahiam the son of Sachar an Ararite,

11:35 Eliphal filius Ur,

11:35 Eliphal the son of Ur,

11:36 Hepher Mecherathites, Ahia Phelonites,

11:36 Hepher a Mecherathite, Ahia a Phelonite,

11:37 Hesro Carmelites, Naarai filius Asbai,

11:37 Hesro a Carmelite, Naarai the son of Azbai,

11:38 Joël frater Nathan, Mibahar filius Agarai,

11:38 Joel the brother of Nathan, Mibahar the son of Agarai.

11:39 Selec Ammonites, Naharai Berothites armiger Joab filii Sarviæ,

11:39 Selec an Ammonite, Naharai a Berothite, the armourbearer of Joab the son of Sarvia.

11:40 Ira Jethræus, Gareb Jethræus,

11:40 Ira a Jethrite, Gareb a Jethrite,

11:41 Urias Hethæus, Zabad filius Oholi,

11:41 Urias a Hethite, Zabad the son of Oholi,

11:42 Adina filius Siza Rubenites princeps Rubenitarum, et cum eo triginta :

11:42 Adina the son of Siza a Rubenite the prince of the Rubenites, and thirty with him:

11:43 Hanan filius Maacha, et Josaphat Mathanites,

11:43 Hanan the son of Maacha, and Josaphat a Mathanite,

11:44 Ozia Astarothites, Samma, et Jehiel filii Hotham Arorites,

11:44 Ozia an Astarothite, Samma, and Jehiel the sons of Hotham an Arorite,

11:45 Jedihel filius Samri, et Joha frater ejus Thosaites,

11:45 Jedihel the son of Zamri, and Joha his brother a Thosaite,

11:46 Eliel Mahumites, et Jeribai, et Josaia filii Elnaëm, et Jethma Moabites, Eliel, et Obed, et Jasiel de Masobia.

11:46 Eliel a Mahumite, and Jeribai, and Josaia the sons of Elnaim, and Jethma a Moabite, Eliel, and Obed, and Jasiel of Masobia.

Chapter 12

12:1 Hi quoque venerunt ad David in Siceleg, cum adhuc fugeret Saul filium Cis, qui erant fortissimi et egregii pugnatores,

12:1 Now these are they that came to David to Siceleg, while he yet fled from Saul the son of Cis, and they were most valiant and excellent warriors,

12:2 tendentes arcum, et utraque manu fundis saxa jacientes, et dirigentes sagittas, de fratribus Saul ex Benjamin.

12:2 Bending the bow, and using either hand in hurling stones with slings, and shooting arrows: of the brethren of Saul of Benjamin.

12:3 Princeps Ahiecer, et Joas filii Samaa Gabaathites, et Jaziel, et Phallet filii Azmoth, et Baracha, et Jehu Anathotites.

12:3 The chief was Ahiezer, and Joas, the sons of Samoa of Gabaath, and Jaziel, and Phallet the sons of Azmoth, and Beracha, and Jehu an Anathothite.

12:4 Samaias quoque Gabaonites fortissimus inter triginta et super triginta. Jeremias, et Jeheziel, et Johanan, et Jezabad Gaderothites.

12:4 And Samaias of Gabaon, the stoutest amongst the thirty and over the thirty; Jeremias, and Jeheziel and Johanan, and Jozabad of Gaderoth;

12:5 Et Eluzai, et Jerimuth, et Baalia, et Samaria, et Saphatia Haruphites.

12:5 And Eluzai, and Jerimuth, and Baalia, and Samaria, and Saphatia the Haruphite;

12:6 Elcana, et Jesia, et Azareel, et Joëzer, et Jesbaam de Carehim :

12:6 Elcana, and Jesia, and Azareel, and Joezer, and Jesbaam of Carehim:

12:7 Joëla quoque, et Zabadia filii Jeroham de Gedor.

12:7 And Joela, and Zabadia the sons of Jeroham of Gedor.

12:8 Sed et de Gaddi transfugerunt ad David cum lateret in deserto, viri robustissimi, et pugnatores optimi, tenentes clypeum et hastam : facies eorum quasi facies leonis, et veloces quasi capreæ in montibus :

12:8 From Gaddi also there went over to David, when he lay hid in the wilderness most valiant men, and excellent warriors, holding shield and spear: whose faces were like the faces of a lion, and they were swift like the roebucks on the mountains.

12:9 Ezer princeps, Obdias secundus, Eliab tertius,

12:9 Ezer the chief, Obdias the second, Eliab the third,

12:10 Masmana quartus, Jeremias quintus,

12:10 Masmana the fourth, Jeremias the fifth,

12:11 Ethi sextus, Eliel septimus,

12:11 Ethi the sixth, Eliel the seventh,

12:12 Johanan octavus, Elzebad nonus,

12:12 Johanan the eighth, Elzebad the ninth,

12:13 Jeremias decimus, Machbanai undecimus.

12:13 Jerenias the tenth, Machbani the eleventh,

12:14 Hi de filiis Gad principes exercitus : novissimus centum militibus præerat, et maximus mille.

12:14 These were of the sons of Gad, captains of the army: the least of them was captain over a hundred soldiers, and the greatest over a thousand.

12:15 Isti sunt qui transierunt Jordanem mense primo, quando inundare consuevit super ripas suas : et omnes fugaverunt qui morabantur in vallibus ad orientalem plagam et occidentalem.

12:15 These are they who passed over the Jordan in the first month, when it is used to flow over its banks: and they put to flight all that dwelt in the valleys both toward the east and toward the west.

12:16 Venerunt autem et de Benjamin et de Juda ad præsidium in quo morabatur David.

12:16 And there came also of the men of Benjamin, and of Juda to the hold, in which David abode.

12:17 Egressusque est David obviam eis, et ait : Si pacifice venistis ad me ut auxiliemini mihi, cor meum jungatur vobis : si autem insidiamini mihi pro adversariis meis, cum ego iniquitatem in manibus non habeam, videat Deus patrum nostrorum, et judicet.

12:17 And David went out to meet them, and said: If you are come peaceably to me to help me, let my heart be joined to you: but if you plot against me for my enemies whereas I have no iniquity in my hands, let the God of our fathers see, and judge.

12:18 Spiritus vero induit Amasai principem inter triginta, et ait : Tui sumus, o David, et tecum, fili Isai. Pax, pax tibi, et pax adjutoribus tuis : te enim adjuvat Deus tuus. Suscepit ergo eos David, et constituit principes turmæ.

12:18 But the spirit came upon Amasai the chief among thirty, and he said: We are thine, O David, and for thee, O son of Isai: peace, peace be to thee, and peace to thy helpers. For thy God helpeth thee. So David received them, and made them captains of the band.

12:19 Porro de Manasse transfugerunt ad David, quando veniebat cum Philisthiim adversus Saul ut pugnaret : et non dimicavit cum eis, quia inito consilio remiserunt eum principes Philisthinorum, dicentes : Periculo capitis nostri revertetur ad dominum suum Saul.

12:19 And there were some of Manasses that went over to David, when he came with the Philistines against Saul to fight: but he did not fight with them: because the lords of the Philistines taking counsel sent him back, saying: With the danger of our heads he will return to his master Saul.

12:20 Quando igitur reversus est in Siceleg, transfugerunt ad eum de Manasse, Ednas, et Jozabad, et Jedihel, et Michaël, et Ednas, et Jozabad, et Eliu, et Salathi, principes millium in Manasse.

12:20 So when he went back to Siceleg, there fled to him of Manasses, Ednas and Jozabad, and Jedihel, and Michael, and Ednas, and Jozabad, and Eliu, and Salathi, captains of thousands in Manasses.

12:21 Hi præbuerunt auxilium David adversus latrunculos : omnes enim erant viri fortissimi, et facti sunt principes in exercitu.

12:21 These helped David against the rovers: for they were all most valiant men, and were made commanders in the army.

12:22 Sed et per singulos dies veniebant ad David ad auxiliandum ei, usque dum fieret grandis numerus, quasi exercitus Dei.

12:22 Moreover day by day there came some to David to help him till they became a great number, like the army of God.

12:23 Iste quoque est numerus principum exercitus qui venerunt ad David cum esset in Hebron, ut transferrent regnum Saul ad eum, juxta verbum Domini.

12:23 And this is the number of the chiefs of the army who came to David, when he was in Hebron, to transfer to him the kingdom of Saul, according to the word of the Lord.

12:24 Filii Juda portantes clypeum et hastam, sex millia octingenti expediti ad prælium.

12:24 The sons of Juda bearing shield and spear, six thousand eight hundred well appointed to war.

12:25 De filiis Simeon virorum fortissimorum ad pugnandum, septem millia centum.

12:25 Of the sons of Simeon valiant men for war, seven thousand one hundred.

12:26 De filiis Levi, quatuor millia sexcenti.

12:26 Of the sons of Levi, four thousand six hundred.

12:27 Jojoda quoque princeps de stirpe Aaron, et cum eo tria millia septingenti.

12:27 And Joiada prince of the race of Aaron, and with him three thousand seven hundred.

12:28 Sadoc etiam puer egregiæ indolis, et domus patris ejus, principes viginti duo.

12:28 Sadoc also a young man of excellent disposition, and the house of his father, twenty-two principal men.

12:29 De filiis autem Benjamin fratribus Saul, tria millia : magna enim pars eorum adhuc sequebatur domum Saul.

12:29 And of the sons of Benjamin the brethren of Saul, three thousand: for hitherto a great part of them followed the house of Saul.

12:30 Porro de filiis Ephraim viginti millia octingenti, fortissimi robore, viri nominati in cognationibus suis.

12:30 And of the sons of Ephraim twenty thousand eight hundred, men of great valour renowned in their kindreds.

12:31 Et ex dimidia tribu Manasse, decem et octo millia, singuli per nomina sua, venerunt ut constituerent regem David.

12:31 And of the half tribe of Manasses, eighteen thousand, every one by their names, came to make David king.

12:32 De filiis quoque Issachar viri eruditi, qui noverant singula tempora ad præcipiendum quid facere deberet Israël, principes ducenti : omnis autem reliqua tribus eorum consilium sequebatur.

12:32 Also of the sons of Issachar men of understanding, that knew all times to order what Israel should do, two hundred principal men: and all the rest of the tribe followed their counsel.

12:33 Porro de Zabulon qui egrediebantur ad prælium, et stabant in acie instructi armis bellicis, quinquaginta millia venerunt in auxilium, non in corde duplici.

12:33 And of Zabulon such as went forth to battle, and stood in array well appointed with armour for war, there came fifty thousand to his aid, with no double heart.

12:34 Et de Nephthali, principes mille, et cum eis instructi clypeo et hasta, triginta et septem millia.

12:34 And of Nephtali, a thousand leaders: and with them seven and thirty thousand, furnished with shield and spear.

12:35 De Dan etiam præparati ad prælium, viginti octo millia sexcenti.

12:35 Of Dan also twenty-eight thousand six hundred prepared for battle.

12:36 Et de Aser egredientes ad pugnam, et in acie provocantes, quadraginta millia.

12:36 And of Aser forty thousand going forth to fight, and challenging in battle.

12:37 Trans Jordanem autem de filiis Ruben, et de Gad, et dimidia parte tribus Manasse, instructi armis bellicis, centum viginti millia.

12:37 And on the other side of the Jordan of the sons of Ruben, and of Gad, and of the half of the tribe of Manasses a hundred and twenty thousand, furnished with arms for war.

12:38 Omnes isti viri bellatores expediti ad pugnandum, corde perfecto venerunt in Hebron, ut constituerent regem David super universum Israël : sed et omnes reliqui ex Israël uno corde erant, ut rex fieret David.

12:38 All these men of war well appointed to fight, came with a perfect heart to Hebron, to make David king over all Israel: and all the rest also of Israel, were of one heart to make David king.

12:39 Fueruntque ibi apud David tribus diebus comedentes et bibentes : præparaverant enim eis fratres sui.

12:39 And they were there with David three days eating and drinking: for their brethren had prepared for them.

12:40 Sed et qui juxta eos erant, usque ad Issachar, et Zabulon, et Nephthali, afferebant panes in asinis, et camelis, et mulis, et bobus ad vescendum : farinam, palathas, uvam passam, vinum, oleum, boves, arietes ad omnem copiam : gaudium quippe erat in Israël.

12:40 Moreover they that were near them even as far as Issachar, and Zabulon, and Nephtali, brought loaves on asses, and on camels, and on mules, and on oxen, to eat: meal, figs, raisins, wine, oil, and oxen, and sheep in abundance, for there was joy in Israel.

Chapter 13

13:1 Iniit autem consilium David cum tribunis, et centurionibus, et universis principibus,

13:1 David consulted with the captains of thousands, and of hundreds, and with all the commanders.

13:2 et ait ad omnem cœtum Israël : Si placet vobis, et a Domino Deo nostro egreditur sermo quem loquor, mittamus ad fratres nostros reliquos in universas regiones Israël, et ad sacerdotes et Levitas qui habitant in suburbanis urbium, ut congregentur ad nos,

13:2 And he said to all the assembly of Israel: If it please you; and if the words which I speak come from the Lord our God, let us send to the rest of our brethren into all the countries of Israel, and to the priests, and the Levites, that dwell in the suburbs of the cities, to gather themselves to us,

13:3 et reducamus arcam Dei nostri ad nos : non enim requisivimus eam in diebus Saul.

13:3 And let us bring again the ark of our God to us: for we sought it not in the days of Saul.

13:4 Et respondit universa multitudo ut ita fieret : placuerat enim sermo omni populo.

13:4 And all the multitude answered that it should be so: for the word pleased all the people.

13:5 Congregavit ergo David cunctum Israël, a Sihor Ægypti usque dum ingrediaris Emath, ut adduceret arcam Dei de Cariathiarim.

13:5 So David assembled all Israel from Sihor of Egypt, even to the entering into Emath, to bring the ark of God from Cariathiarim.

13:6 Et ascendit David, et omnis vir Israël, ad collem Cariathiarim, qui est in Juda, ut afferret inde arcam Domini Dei sedentis super cherubim, ubi invocatum est nomen ejus.

13:6 And David went up with all the men of Israel to the hill of Cariathiarim which is in Juda, to bring thence the ark of the Lord God sitting upon the cherubims, where his name is called upon.

13:7 Imposueruntque arcam Dei super plaustrum novum, de domo Abinadab : Oza autem, et frater ejus minabant plaustrum.

13:7 And they carried the ark of God upon a new cart out of the house of Abinadab. And Oza and his brother drove the cart.

13:8 Porro David, et universus Israël, ludebant coram Deo omni virtute in canticis, et in citharis, et psalteriis, et tympanis, et cymbalis, et tubis.

13:8 And David and all Israel played before God with all their might with hymns, and with harps, and with psalteries, and timbrels, and cymbals, and trumpets,

13:9 Cum autem pervenisset ad aream Chidon, tetendit Oza manum suam, ut sustentaret arcam : bos quippe lasciviens paululum inclinaverat eam.

13:9 And when they came to the floor of Chidon, Oza put forth his hand, to hold up the ark: for the ox being wanton had made it lean a little on one side.

13:10 Iratus est itaque Dominus contra Ozam, et percussit eum, eo quod tetigisset arcam : et mortuus est ibi coram Domino.

13:10 And the Lord was angry with Oza, and struck him, because he had touched the ark; and he died there before the Lord.

13:11 Contristatusque est David, eo quod divisisset Dominus Ozam : vocavitque locum illum Divisio Ozæ, usque in præsentem diem.

13:11 And David was troubled because the Lord had divided Oza: and he called that place the Breach of Oza to this day.

13:12 Et timuit Deum tunc temporis, dicens : Quomodo possum ad me introducere arcam Dei ?

13:12 And he feared God at that time, saying: How can I bring in the ark of God to me?

13:13 et ob hanc causam non adduxit eam ad se, hoc est, in civitatem David, sed avertit in domum Obededom Gethæi.

13:13 And therefore he brought it not home to himself, that is, into the city of David, but carried it aside into the house of Obededom the Gethite.

13:14 Mansit ergo arca Dei in domo Obededom tribus mensibus : et benedixit Dominus domui ejus, et omnibus quæ habebat.

13:14 And the ark of God remained in the house of Obededom three months: and the Lord blessed his house, and all that he had.

Chapter 14

14:1 Misit quoque Hiram rex Tyri nuntios ad David, et ligna cedrina, et artifices parietum, lignorumque, ut ædificarent ei domum.

14:1 And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, and masons, and carpenters, to build him a house.

14:2 Cognovitque David quod confirmasset eum Dominus in regem super Israël, et sublevatum esset regnum suum super populum ejus Israël.

14:2 And David perceived that the Lord had confirmed him king over Israel, and that his kingdom was exalted over his people Israel.

14:3 Accepit quoque David alias uxores in Jerusalem, genuitque filios et filias.

14:3 And David took other wives in Jerusalem: and he begot sons, and daughters.

14:4 Et hæc nomina eorum, qui nati sunt ei in Jerusalem : Samua, et Sobab, Nathan, et Salomon,

14:4 Now these are the names of them that were born to him in Jerusalem: Samua, and Sobad, Nathan, and Solomon,

14:5 Jebahar, et Elisua, et Eliphalet,

14:5 Jebahar, and Elisua, and Eliphalet,

14:6 Noga quoque, et Napheg, et Japhia,

14:6 And Noga, and Napheg, and Japhia,

14:7 Elisama, et Baaliada, et Eliphalet.

14:7 Elisama, and Baaliada, and Eliphalet.

14:8 Audientes autem Philisthiim eo quod unctus esset David regem super universum Israël, ascenderunt omnes ut quærerent eum : quod cum audisset David, egressus est obviam eis.

14:8 And the Philistines hearing that David was anointed king over all Israel, went all up to seek him: and David heard of it, and went out against them.

14:9 Porro Philisthiim venientes, diffusi sunt in valle Raphaim.

14:9 And the Philistines came and spread themselves in the vale of Raphaim.

14:10 Consuluitque David Dominum, dicens : Si ascendam ad Philisthæos, et si trades eos in manu mea ? Et dixit ei Dominus : Ascende, et tradam eos in manu tua.

14:10 And David consulted the Lord, saying: Shall I go up against the Philistines, and wilt thou deliver them into my hand? And the Lord said to him: Go up, and I will deliver them into thy hand.

14:11 Cumque illi ascendissent in Baalpharasim, percussit eos ibi David, et dixit : Divisit Deus inimicos meos per manum meam, sicut dividuntur aquæ : et idcirco vocatum est nomen illius loci Baalpharasim.

14:11 And when they were come to Baalpharasim, David defeated them there, and he said: God hath divided my enemies by my hand, as waters are divided: and therefore the name of that place was called Baalpharasim.

14:12 Dereliqueruntque ibi deos suos, quos David jussit exuri.

14:12 And they left there their gods, and David commanded that they should be burnt.

14:13 Alia etiam vice Philisthiim irruerunt, et diffusi sunt in valle.

14:13 Another time also the Philistines made an irruption, and spread themselves abroad in the valley.

14:14 Consuluitque rursum David Deum, et dixit ei Deus : Non ascendas post eos : recede ab eis, et venies contra illos ex adverso pyrorum.

14:14 And David consulted God again, and God said to him: Go not up after them, turn away from them, and come upon them over against the pear trees.

14:15 Cumque audieris sonitum gradientis in cacumine pyrorum, tunc egredieris ad bellum : egressus est enim Deus ante te, ut percutiat castra Philisthiim.

14:15 And when thou shalt hear the sound of one going in the tops of the pear trees, then shalt thou go out to battle. For God is gone out before thee to strike the army of the Philistines.

14:16 Fecit ergo David sicut præceperat ei Deus, et percussit castra Philisthinorum, de Gabaon usque Gazera.

14:16 And David did as God had commanded him, and defeated the army of the Philistines, slaying them from Gabaon to Gazera.

14:17 Divulgatumque est nomen David in universis regionibus, et Dominus dedit pavorem ejus super omnes gentes.

14:17 And the name of David became famous in all countries, and the Lord made all nations fear aim.

Chapter 15

15:1 Fecit quoque sibi domos in civitate David : et ædificavit locum arcæ Dei, tetenditque ei tabernaculum.

15:1 He made also houses for himself in the city of David: and built a place for the ark of God, and pitched a tabernacle for it.

15:2 Tunc dixit David : Illicitum est ut a quocumque portetur arca Dei nisi a Levitis, quos elegit Dominus ad portandum eam, et ad ministrandum sibi usque in æternum.

15:2 Then David said: No one ought to carry the ark of God, but the Levites, whom the Lord hath chosen to carry it, and to minister unto himself for ever.

15:3 Congregavitque universum Israël in Jerusalem, ut afferretur arca Dei in locum suum, quem præparaverat ei :

15:3 And he gathered all Israel together into Jerusalem, that the ark of God might be brought into its place, which he had prepared for it.

15:4 necnon et filios Aaron, et Levitas.

15:4 And the sons of Aaron also, and the Levites.

15:5 De filiis Caath, Uriel princeps fuit, et fratres ejus centum viginti.

15:5 Of the children of Caath, Uriel was the chief, and his brethren a hundred and twenty.

15:6 De filiis Merari, Asaia princeps : et fratres ejus ducenti viginti.

15:6 Of the sons of Merari, Asaia the chief, and his brethren two hundred and twenty.

15:7 De filiis Gersom, Joël princeps : et fratres ejus centum triginta.

15:7 Of the sons of Gersom, Joel the chief, and his brethren a hundred and thirty.

15:8 De filiis Elisaphan, Semeias princeps : et fratres ejus ducenti.

15:8 Of the sons of Elisaphan, Semeias the chief: and his brethren two hundred.

15:9 De filiis Hebron, Eliel princeps : et fratres ejus octoginta.

15:9 Of the sons of Hebron, Eliel the chief: and his brethren eighty.

15:10 De filiis Oziel, Aminadab princeps : et fratres ejus centum duodecim.

15:10 Of the sons of Oziel, Aminadab the chief: and his brethren a hundred and twelve.

15:11 Vocavitque David Sadoc et Abiathar sacerdotes, et Levitas, Uriel, Asaiam, Joël, Semeiam, Eliel, et Aminadab :

15:11 And David called Sadoc, and Abiathar the priests, and the Levites, Uriel, Asaia, Joel, Semeia, Eliel, and Aminadab:

15:12 et dixit ad eos : Vos, qui estis principes familiarum Leviticarum, sanctificamini cum fratribus vestris, et afferte arcam Domini Dei Israël ad locum qui ei præparatus est :

15:12 And he said to them: You that are the heads of the Levitical families, be sanctified with your brethren, and bring the ark of the Lord the God of Israel to the place, which is prepared for it:

15:13 ne ut a principio, quia non eratis præsentes, percussit nos Dominus ; sic et nunc fiat, illicitum quid nobis agentibus.

15:13 Lest as the Lord at first struck us, because you were not present, the same should now also come to pass, by our doing some thing against the law.

15:14 Sanctificati sunt ergo sacerdotes et Levitæ ut portarent arcam Domini Dei Israël.

15:14 So the priests and the Levites were sanctified, to carry the ark of the Lord the God of Israel.

15:15 Et tulerunt filii Levi arcam Dei, sicut præceperat Moyses juxta verbum Domini, humeris suis in vectibus.

15:15 And the sons of Levi took the ark of God as Moses had commanded, according to the word of the Lord, upon their shoulders, with the staves.

15:16 Dixitque David principibus Levitarum, ut constituerent de fratribus suis cantores in organis musicorum, nablis videlicet, et lyris, et cymbalis, ut resonaret in excelsis sonitus lætitiæ.

15:16 And David spoke to the chiefs of the Levites, to appoint some of their brethren to be singers with musical instruments, to wit, on psalteries, and harps, and cymbals, that the joyful noise might resound on high.

15:17 Constitueruntque Levitas : Heman filium Joël, et de fratribus ejus Asaph filium Barachiæ : de filiis vero Merari, fratribus eorum : Ethan filium Casaiæ.

15:17 And they appointed Levites, Hemam the son of Joel, and of his brethren Asaph the son of Barachias: and of the sons of Merari, their brethren: Ethan the son of Casaia.

15:18 Et cum eis fratres eorum : in secundo ordine, Zachariam, et Ben, et Jaziel, et Semiramoth, et Jahiel, et Ani, Eliab, et Banaiam, et Maasiam, et Mathathiam, et Eliphalu, et Maceniam, et Obededom, et Jehiel, janitores.

15:18 And with them their brethren: in the second rank, Zacharias, and Ben, and Jaziel, and Semiramoth, and Jahiel, and Ani, and Eliab, and Banaias, and Maasias, and Mathathias, and Eliphalu, and Macenias, and Obededom, and Jehiel, the porters.

15:19 Porro cantores, Heman, Asaph, et Ethan, in cymbalis æneis concrepantes.

15:19 Now the singers, Heman, Asaph, and Ethan, sounded with cymbals of brass.

15:20 Zacharias autem, et Oziel, et Semiramoth, et Jahiel, et Ani, et Eliab, et Maasias, et Banaias in nablis arcana cantabant.

15:20 And Zacharias, and Oziel, and Semiramoth, and Jehiel, and Ani, and Eliab, and Maasias, and Banaias, sung mysteries upon psalteries.

15:21 Porro Mathathias, et Eliphalu, et Macenias, et Obededom, et Jehiel, et Ozaziu, in citharis pro octava canebant epinicion.

15:21 And Mathathias, and Eliphalu, and Macenias and Obededom, and Jehiel and Ozaziu, sung a song of victory for the octave upon harps.

15:22 Chonenias autem princeps Levitarum, prophetiæ præerat, ad præcinendam melodiam : erat quippe valde sapiens.

15:22 And Chonenias chief of the Levites, presided over the prophecy, to give out the tunes: for he was very skilful.

15:23 Et Barachias, et Elcana, janitores arcæ.

15:23 And Barachias, and Elcana, were doorkeepers of the ark.

15:24 Porro Sebenias, et Josaphat, et Nathanaël, et Amasai, et Zacharias, et Banaias, et Eliezer sacerdotes, clangebant tubis coram arca Dei : et Obededom et Jehias erant janitores arcæ.

15:24 And Sebenias, and Josaphat, and Nathanael, and Amasai, and Zacharias, and Banaias, and Eliezer the priests, sounded with trumpets, before the ark of God: and Obededom and Jehias were porters of the ark.

15:25 Igitur David, et omnes majores natu Israël, et tribuni, ierunt ad deportandam arcam fœderis Domini de domo Obededom cum lætitia.

15:25 So David and all the ancients of Israel, and the captains over thousands, went to bring the ark of the covenant of the Lord out of the house of Obededom with joy.

15:26 Cumque adjuvisset Deus Levitas qui portabant arcam fœderis Domini, immolabantur septem tauri, et septem arietes.

15:26 And when God had helped the Levites who carried the ark of the covenant of the Lord, they offered in sacrifice seven oxen, and seven rams.

15:27 Porro David erat indutus stola byssina, et universi Levitæ qui portabant arcam, cantoresque, et Chonenias princeps prophetiæ inter cantores : David autem etiam indutus erat ephod lineo.

15:27 And David was clothed with a robe of fine linen, and all the Levites that carried the ark, and the singing men, and Chonenias the ruler of the prophecy among the singers: and David also had on him an ephod of linen.

15:28 Universusque Israël deducebant arcam fœderis Domini in jubilo, et sonitu buccinæ, et tubis, et cymbalis, et nablis, et citharis concrepantes.

15:28 And all Israel brought the ark of the covenant of the Lord with joyful shouting, and sounding with the sound of the cornet, and with trumpets, and cymbals, and psalteries, and harps.

15:29 Cumque pervenisset arca fœderis Domini usque ad civitatem David, Michol filia Saul prospiciens per fenestram vidit regem David saltantem atque ludentem, et despexit eum in corde suo.

15:29 And when the ark of the covenant of the Lord was come to the city of David, Michol the daughter of Saul looking out at a window, saw king David dancing and playing, and she despised him in her heart.

Chapter 16

16:1 Attulerunt igitur arcam Dei, et constituerunt eam in medio tabernaculi quod tetenderat ei David : et obtulerunt holocausta et pacifica coram Deo.

16:1 So they brought the ark of God, and set it in the midst of the tent, which David had pitched for it: and they offered holocausts, and peace offerings before God.

16:2 Cumque complesset David offerens holocausta et pacifica, benedixit populo in nomine Domini.

16:2 And when David had made an end of offering holocausts, and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the Lord.

16:3 Et divisit universis per singulos, a viro usque ad mulierem, tortam panis, et partem assæ carnis bubalæ, et frixam oleo similam.

16:3 And he divided to all and every one, both men and women, a loaf of bread, and a piece of roasted beef, and flour fried with oil.

16:4 Constituitque coram arca Domini de Levitis, qui ministrarent, et recordarentur operum ejus, et glorificarent atque laudarent Dominum Deum Israël :

16:4 And he appointed Levites to minister before the ark of the Lord, and to remember his works, and to glorify, and praise the Lord God of Israel.

16:5 Asaph principem, et secundum ejus Zachariam : porro Jahiel, et Semiramoth, et Jehiel, et Mathathiam, et Eliab, et Banaiam, et Obededom : Jehiel super organa psalterii et lyras : Asaph autem ut cymbalis personaret :

16:5 Asaph the chief, and next after him Zacharias: moreover Jahiel, and Semiramoth, and Jehiel, and Mathathias, and Eliab, and Banaias, and Obededom: and Jehiel over the instruments of psaltery, and harps: and Asaph sounded with cymbals:

16:6 Banaiam vero et Jaziel sacerdotes canere tuba jugiter coram arca fœderis Domini.

16:6 But Banaias, and Jaziel the priests, to sound the trumpet continually before the ark of the covenant of the Lord.

16:7 In illo die fecit David principem ad confitendum Domino Asaph et fratres ejus :

16:7 In that day David made Asaph the chief to give praise to the Lord with his brethren.

16:8 Confitemini Domino, et invocate nomen ejus : notas facite in populis adinventiones ejus.

16:8 Praise ye the Lord, and call upon his name: make known his doings among the nations.

16:9 Cantate ei, et psallite ei, et narrate omnia mirabilia ejus.

16:9 Sing to him, yea, sing praises to him: and relate all his wondrous works.

16:10 Laudate nomen sanctum ejus : lætetur cor quærentium Dominum.

16:10 Praise ye his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice, that seek the Lord.

16:11 Quærite Dominum, et virtutem ejus : quærite faciem ejus semper.

16:11 Seek ye the Lord, and his power: seek ye his face evermore.

16:12 Recordamini mirabilium ejus quæ fecit ; signorum illius, et judiciorum oris ejus,

16:12 Remember his wonderful works, which he hath done: his signs, and the judgments of his mouth.

16:13 semen Israël servi ejus, filii Jacob electi ejus.

16:13 O ye seed of Israel his servants, ye children of Jacob his chosen.

16:14 Ipse Dominus Deus noster : in universa terra judicia ejus.

16:14 He is the Lord our God: his judgments are in all the earth.

16:15 Recordamini in sempiternum pacti ejus : sermonis quem præcepit in mille generationes,

16:15 Remember for ever his covenant: the word, which he commanded to a thousand generations.

16:16 quem pepigit cum Abraham, et juramenti illius cum Isaac.

16:16 The covenant which he made with Abraham: and his oath to Isaac.

16:17 Et constituit illud Jacob in præceptum, et Israël in pactum sempiternum,

16:17 And he appointed the same to Jacob for a precept: and to Israel for an everlasting covenant:

16:18 dicens : Tibi dabo terram Chanaan, funiculum hæreditatis vestræ :

16:18 Saying: To thee will I give the land of Chanaan: the lot of your inheritance.

16:19 cum essent pauci numero, parvi et coloni ejus.

16:19 When they were but a small number: very few and sojourners in it.

16:20 Et transierunt de gente in gentem, et de regno ad populum alterum.

16:20 And they passed from nation to nation: and from a kingdom to another people.

16:21 Non dimisit quemquam calumniari eos, sed increpavit pro eis reges.

16:21 He suffered no man to do them wrong: and reproved kings for their sake.

16:22 Nolite tangere christos meos, et in prophetis meis nolite malignari.

16:22 Touch not my anointed: and do no evil to my prophets.

16:23 Cantate Domino omnis terra ; annuntiate ex die in diem salutare ejus :

16:23 Sing ye to the Lord, all the earth: shew forth from day to day his salvation.

16:24 narrate in gentibus gloriam ejus ; in cunctis populis mirabilia ejus.

16:24 Declare his glory among the Gentiles: his wonders among all people.

16:25 Quia magnus Dominus, et laudabilis nimis, et horribilis super omnes deos.

16:25 For the Lord is great and exceedingly to be praised: and he is to be feared above all gods.

16:26 Omnes enim dii populorum idola : Dominus autem cælos fecit.

16:26 For all the gods of the nations are idols: but the Lord made the heavens.

16:27 Confessio et magnificentia coram eo : fortitudo et gaudium in loco ejus.

16:27 Praise and magnificence are before him: strength and joy in his place.

16:28 Afferte Domino, familiæ populorum : afferte Domino gloriam et imperium.

16:28 Bring ye to the Lord, O ye families of the nations: bring ye to the Lord glory and empire.

16:29 Date Domino gloriam ; nomini ejus levate sacrificium, et venite in conspectu ejus : et adorate Dominum in decore sancto.

16:29 Give to the Lord glory to his name, bring up sacrifice, and come ye in his sight: and adore the Lord in holy becomingness.

16:30 Commoveatur a facie ejus omnis terra : ipse enim fundavit orbem immobilem.

16:30 Let all the earth be moved at his presence: for he hath founded the world immoveable.

16:31 Lætentur cæli, et exultet terra, et dicant in nationibus : Dominus regnavit.

16:31 Let the heavens rejoice, and the earth be glad: and let them say among the nations: The Lord hath reigned.

16:32 Tonet mare et plenitudo ejus ; exultent agri, et omnia quæ in eis sunt.

16:32 Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof: let the fields rejoice, and all things that are in them.

16:33 Tunc laudabunt ligna saltus coram Domino : quia venit judicare terram.

16:33 Then shall the trees of the wood give praise before the Lord: because he is come to judge the earth.

16:34 Confitemini Domino, quoniam bonus : quoniam in æternum misericordia ejus.

16:34 Give ye glory to the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.

16:35 Et dicite : Salva nos, Deus salvator noster, et congrega nos, et erue de gentibus : ut confiteamur nomini sancto tuo, et exultemus in carminibus tuis.

16:35 And say ye: Save us, O God our savior: and gather us together, and deliver us from the nations, that we may give glory to thy holy name, and may rejoice in singing thy praises.

16:36 Benedictus Dominus Deus Israël, ab æterno usque in æternum. Et dicat omnis populo : Amen, et hymnum Domino.

16:36 Blessed be the Lord the God of Israel from eternity to eternity: and let all the people say Amen, and a hymn to God.

16:37 Reliquit itaque ibi coram arca fœderis Domini Asaph et fratres ejus, ut ministrarent in conspectu arcæ jugiter per singulos dies, et vices suas.

16:37 So he left there before the ark of the covenant of the Lord, Asaph and his brethren to minister in the presence of the ark continually day by day, and in their courses.

16:38 Porro Obededom, et fratres ejus sexaginta octo : et Obededom filium Idithun, et Hosa, constituit janitores ;

16:38 And Obededom, with his brethren sixty-eight: and Obededom the son of Idithun, and Hosa he appointed to be porters.

16:39 Sadoc autem sacerdotem, et fratres ejus sacerdotes, coram tabernaculo Domini in excelso quod erat in Gabaon,

16:39 And Sadoc the priest, and his brethren priests, before the tabernacle of the Lord in the high place, which was in Gabaon.

16:40 ut offerrent holocausta Domino super altare holocautomatis jugiter, mane et vespere, juxta omnia quæ scripta sunt in lege Domini, quam præcepit Israëli.

16:40 That they should offer holocausts to the Lord upon the altar of holocausts continually, morning and evening, according to all that is written in the law of the Lord, which he commanded Israel.

16:41 Et post eum Heman, et Idithun, et reliquos electos, unumquemque vocabulo suo ad confitendum Domino, quoniam in æternum misericordia ejus.

16:41 And after him Heman, and Idithun, and the rest that were chosen, every one by his name to give praise to the Lord: because his mercy endureth for ever.

16:42 Heman quoque et Idithun canentes tuba, et quatientes cymbala et omnia musicorum organa ad canendum Deo : filios autem Idithun fecit esse portarios.

16:42 And Heman and Idithun sounded the trumpet, and played on the cymbals, and all kinds of musical instruments to sing praises to God: and the sons of Idithun he made porters.

16:43 Reversusque est omnis populus in domum suam : et David, ut benediceret etiam domui suæ.

16:43 And all the people returned to their houses: and David to bless also his own house.

Chapter 17

17:1 Cum autem habitaret David in domo sua, dixit ad Nathan prophetam : Ecce ego habito in domo cedrina : arca autem fœderis Domini sub pellibus est.

17:1 Now when David was dwelling in his house, he said to Nathan the prophet: Behold I dwell in a house of cedar: and the ark of the covenant of the Lord is under skins.

17:2 Et ait Nathan ad David : Omnia quæ in corde tuo sunt, fac : Deus enim tecum est.

17:2 And Nathan said to David: Do all that is in thy heart: for God is with thee.

17:3 Igitur nocte illa factus est sermo Dei ad Nathan, dicens :

17:3 Now that night the word of God came to Nathan, saying:

17:4 Vade, et loquere David servo meo : Hæc dicit Dominus : Non ædificabis tu mihi domum ad habitandum.

17:4 Go, and speak to David my servant: Thus saith the Lord: Thou shalt not build me a house to dwell in.

17:5 Neque enim mansi in domo ex eo tempore quo eduxi Israël usque ad diem hanc : sed fui semper mutans loca tabernaculi, et in tentorio

17:5 For I have not remained in a house from the time that I brought up Israel, to this day: but I have been always changing places in a tabernacle, and in a tent,

17:6 manens cum omni Israël. Numquid locutus sum saltem uni judicum Israël, quibus præceperam ut pascerent populum meum, et dixi : Quare non ædificastis mihi domum cedrinam ?

17:6 Abiding with all Israel. Did I ever speak to any one, of all the judges of Israel whom I charged to feed my people, saying: Why have you not built me a house of cedar?

17:7 Nunc itaque sic loqueris ad servum meum David : Hæc dicit Dominus exercituum : Ego tuli te, cum in pascuis sequereris gregem, ut esses dux populi mei Israël :

17:7 Now therefore thus shalt thou say to my servant David: Thus saith the Lord of hosts: I took thee from the pastures, from following the flock, that thou shouldst be ruler of my people Israel.

17:8 et fui tecum quocumque perrexisti, et interfeci omnes inimicos tuos coram te, fecique tibi nomen quasi unius magnorum qui celebrantur in terra.

17:8 And I have been with thee whithersoever thou hast gone: and have slain all thy enemies before thee, and have made thee a name like that of one of the great ones that are renowned in the earth.

17:9 Et dedi locum populo meo Israël : plantabitur, et habitabit in eo, et ultra non commovebitur : nec filii iniquitatis atterent eos, sicut a principio,

17:9 And I have given a place my people Israel: they shall be planted, and shall dwell therein, and shall be moved no more, neither shall the children of iniquity waste them, as at the beginning,

17:10 ex diebus quibus dedi judices populo meo Israël, et humiliavi universos inimicos tuos. Annuntio ergo tibi, quod ædificaturus sit tibi Dominus domum.

17:10 Since the days that I gave judges to my people Israel, and have humbled all thy enemies. And I declare to thee, that the Lord will build thee a house.

17:11 Cumque impleveris dies tuos ut vadas ad patres tuos, suscitabo semen tuum post te, quod erit de filiis tuis : et stabiliam regnum ejus.

17:11 And when thou shalt have ended thy days to go to thy fathers, I will raise up thy seed after thee, which shall be of thy sons: and I will establish his kingdom.

17:12 Ipse ædificabit mihi domum, et firmabo solium ejus usque in æternum.

17:12 He shall build me a house, and I will establish his throne for ever.

17:13 Ego ero ei in patrem, et ipse erit mihi in filium : et misericordiam meam non auferam ab eo, sicut abstuli ab eo qui ante te fuit.

17:13 I will be to him a father, and he shall be to me a son: and I will not take my mercy away from him, as I took it from him that was before thee.

17:14 Et statuam eum in domo mea, et in regno meo usque in sempiternum : et thronus ejus erit firmissimus in perpetuum.

17:14 But I will settle him in my house, and in my kingdom for ever: and his throne shall be most firm for ever.

17:15 Juxta omnia verba hæc, et juxta universam visionem istam, sic locutus est Nathan ad David.

17:15 According to all these words, and according to all this vision, so did Nathan speak to David.

17:16 Cumque venisset rex David, et sedisset coram Domino, dixit : Quis ego sum, Domine Deus, et quæ domus mea, ut præstares mihi talia ?

17:16 And king David came and sat before the Lord, and said: Who am I, O Lord God, and what is my house, that thou shouldst give such things to me?

17:17 sed et hoc parum visum est in conspectu tuo, ideoque locutus es super domum servi tui etiam in futurum : et fecisti me spectabilem super omnes homines, Domine Deus.

17:17 But even this hath seemed little in thy sight, and therefore thou hast also spoken concerning the house of thy servant for the time to come: and hast made me remarkable above all men, O Lord God.

17:18 Quid ultra addere potest David, cum ita glorificaveris servum tuum, et cognoveris eum ?

17:18 What can David add more, seeing thou hast thus glorified thy servant, and known him?

17:19 Domine, propter famulum tuum juxta cor tuum fecisti omnem magnificentiam hanc, et nota esse voluisti universa magnalia.

17:19 O Lord, for thy servant's sake, according to thy own heart, thou hast shewn all this magnificence, and wouldst have all the great things to be known.

17:20 Domine, non est similis tui, et non est alius deus absque te, ex omnibus quos audivimus auribus nostris.

17:20 O Lord there is none like thee: and here is no other God beside thee, of all whom we have heard of with our ears.

17:21 Quis enim est alius, ut populus tuus Israël, gens una in terra, ad quam perrexit Deus ut liberaret et faceret populum sibi, et magnitudine sua atque terroribus ejiceret nationes a facie ejus, quem de Ægypto liberarat ?

17:21 For what other nation is there upon earth like thy people Israel, whom God went to deliver, and make a people for himself, and by his greatness and terrors cast out nations before their face whom he had delivered out of Egypt?

17:22 Et posuisti populum tuum Israël tibi in populum usque in æternum, et tu, Domine, factus es Deus ejus.

17:22 And thou hast made thy people Israel to be thy own people for ever, and thou, O Lord, art become their God.

17:23 Nunc igitur Domine, sermo quem locutus es famulo tuo et super domum ejus confirmetur in perpetuum, et fac sicut locutus es.

17:23 Now therefore, O Lord, let the word which thou hast spoken to thy servant, and concerning his house, be established for ever, and do as thou hast said.

17:24 Permaneatque et magnificetur nomen tuum usque in sempiternum, et dicatur : Dominus exercituum Deus Israël, et domus David servi ejus permanens coram eo.

17:24 And let thy name remain and be magnified for ever: and let it be said: The Lord of hosts is God of Israel, and the house of David his servant remaineth before him.

17:25 Tu enim, Domine Deus meus, revelasti auriculam servi tui, ut ædificares ei domum : et idcirco invenit servus tuus fiduciam, ut oret coram te.

17:25 For thou, O Lord my God, hast revealed to the ear of thy servant, that thou wilt build him a house: and therefore thy servant hath found confidence to pray before thee.

17:26 Nunc ergo Domine, tu es Deus, et locutus es ad servum tuum tanta beneficia.

17:26 And now O Lord, thou art God: and thou hast promised to thy servant such great benefits.

17:27 Et cœpisti benedicere domui servi tui, ut sit semper coram te : te enim, Domine, benedicente, benedicta erit in perpetuum.

17:27 And thou hast begun to bless the house of thy servant, that it may be always before thee: for seeing thou blessest it, O Lord, it shall be blessed for ever.

Chapter 18

18:1 Factum est autem post hæc, ut percuteret David Philisthiim, et humiliaret eos, et tolleret Geth et filias ejus de manu Philisthiim,

18:1 And it came to pass after this, that David defeated the Philistines, and humbled them, and took away Geth, and her daughters out of the hands of the Philistines,

18:2 percuteretque Moab, et fierent Moabitæ servi David, offerentes ei munera.

18:2 And he defeated Moab, and the Moabites were made David's servants, and brought him gifts.

18:3 Eo tempore percussit David etiam Adarezer regem Soba regionis Hemath, quando perrexit ut dilataret imperium suum usque ad flumen Euphraten.

18:3 At that time David defeated also Adarezer king of Soba of the land of Hemath, when he went to extend his dominions as far as the river Euphrates.

18:4 Cepit ergo David mille quadrigas ejus, et septem millia equitum, ac viginti millia virorum peditum, subnervavitque omnes equos curruum, exceptis centum quadrigis, quas reservavit sibi.

18:4 And David took from him a thousand chariots, and seven thousand horsemen, and twenty thousand footmen, and he houghed all the chariot horses, only a hundred chariots, which he reserved for himself.

18:5 Supervenit autem et Syrus Damascenus, ut auxilium præberet Adarezer regi Soba : sed et hujus percussit David viginti duo millia virorum.

18:5 And the Syrians of Damascus came also to help Adarezer king of Soba: and David slew of them likewise two and twenty thousand men.

18:6 Et posuit milites in Damasco, ut Syria quoque serviret sibi, et offerret munera. Adjuvitque eum Dominus in cunctis ad quæ perrexerat.

18:6 And he put a garrison in Damascus, that Syria also should serve him, and bring gifts. And the Lord assisted him in all things to which he went.

18:7 Tulit quoque David pharetras aureas, quas habuerant servi Adarezer, et attulit eas in Jerusalem.

18:7 And David took the golden quivers which the servants of Adarezer had, and he brought them to Jerusalem.

18:8 Necnon de Thebath et Chun urbibus Adarezer æris plurimum, de quo fecit Salomon mare æneum, et columnas, et vasa ænea.

18:8 Likewise out of Thebath and Chun, cities of Adarezer, he brought very much brass, of which Solomon made the brazen sea, and the pillars, and the vessels of brass.

18:9 Quod cum audisset Thou rex Hemath, percussisse videlicet David omnem exercitum Adarezer regis Soba,

18:9 Now when Thou king of Hemath heard that David had defeated all the army of Adarezer king of Soba,

18:10 misit Adoram filium suum ad regem David, ut postularet ab eo pacem, et congratularetur ei quod percussisset et expugnasset Adarezer : adversarius quippe erat Thou Adarezer.

18:10 He sent Adoram his son to king David to desire peace of him, and to congratulate him that he had defeated and overthrown Adarezer: for Thou was an enemy to Adarezer.

18:11 Sed et omnia vasa aurea, et argentea, et ænea consecravit David rex Domino, cum argento et auro quod tulerat ex universis gentibus, tam de Idumæa, et Moab, et filiis Ammon, quam de Philisthiim et Amalec.

18:11 And all the vessels of gold, and silver and brass king David consecrated to the Lord, with the silver and gold which he had taken from all the nations, as well from Edom, and from Moab, and from the sons of Ammon, as from the Philistines, and from Amalec.

18:12 Abisai vero filius Sarviæ percussit Edom in valle Salinarum, decem et octo millia :

18:12 And Abisai the son of Sarvia slew of the Edomites in the vale of the saltpits, eighteen thousand:

18:13 et constituit in Edom præsidium, ut serviret Idumæa David : salvavitque Dominus David in cunctis ad quæ perrexerat.

18:13 And he put a garrison in Edom, that Edom should serve David: and the Lord preserved David in all things to which he went.

18:14 Regnavit ergo David super universum Israël, et faciebat judicium atque justitiam cuncto populo suo.

18:14 So David reigned over all Israel, and executed judgment and justice among all his people.

18:15 Porro Joab filius Sarviæ erat super exercitum, et Josaphat filius Ahilud a commentariis :

18:15 And Joab the son of Sarvia was over the army, and Josaphat the son of Ahilud recorder.

18:16 Sadoc autem filius Achitob, et Ahimelech filius Abiathar, sacerdotes : et Susa, scriba :

18:16 And Sadoc the son of Achitob, and Achimelech the son of Abiathar, were the priests: and Susa, scribe.

18:17 Banaias quoque filius Jojadæ super legiones Cerethi et Phelethi : porro filii David, primi ad manum regis.

18:17 And Banaias the son of Joiada was over the bands of the Cerethi, and the Phelethi: and the sons of David were chief about the king.

Chapter 19

19:1 Accidit autem ut moreretur Naas rex filiorum Ammon, et regnaret filius ejus pro eo.

19:1 Now it came to pass that Naas the king of the children of Ammon died, and his son reigned in his stead.

19:2 Dixitque David : Faciam misericordiam cum Hanon filio Naas : præstitit enim mihi pater ejus gratiam. Misitque David nuntios ad consolandum eum super morte patris sui. Qui cum pervenissent in terram filiorum Ammon ut consolarentur Hanon,

19:2 And David said: I will shew kindness to Hanon the son of Naas: for his father did a favour tome. And David sent messengers to comfort him upon the death of his father. But when they were come into the land of the children of Ammon, to comfort Hanon,

19:3 dixerunt principes filiorum Ammon ad Hanon : Tu forsitan putas, quod David honoris causa in patrem tuum miserit qui consolentur te : nec animadvertis quod ut explorent, et investigent, et scrutentur terram tuam, venerint ad te servi ejus.

19:3 The princes of the children of Ammon said to Hanon: Thou thinkest perhaps that David to do honour to thy father hath sent comforters to thee: and thou dost not take notice, that his servants are come to thee to consider, and search, and spy out thy land.

19:4 Igitur Hanon pueros David decalvavit, et rasit, et præcidit tunicas eorum a natibus usque ad pedes, et dimisit eos.

19:4 Wherefore Hanon shaved the heads and beards of the servants of David, and cut away their garments from the buttocks to the feet, and sent them away.

19:5 Qui cum abiissent, et hoc mandassent David, misit in occursum eorum (grandem enim contumeliam sustinuerant) et præcepit ut manerent in Jericho, donec cresceret barba eorum, et tunc reverterentur.

19:5 And when they were gone, they sent word to David, who sent to meet them (for they had suffered a great affront) and ordered them to stay at Jericho till their beards grew and then to return.

19:6 Videntes autem filii Ammon quod injuriam fecissent David, tam Hanon quam reliquus populus, miserunt mille talenta argenti, ut conducerent sibi de Mesopotamia, et de Syria Maacha, et de Soba currus et equites.

19:6 And when the children of Ammon saw that they had done an injury to David, Hanon and the rest of the people sent a thousand talents of silver, to hire them chariots and horsemen out of Mesopotamia and out of Syria Maacha, and out of Soba.

19:7 Conduxeruntque triginta duo millia curruum, et regem Maacha cum populo ejus. Qui cum venissent, castrametati sunt e regione Medaba. Filii quoque Ammon congregati de urbibus suis venerunt ad bellum.

19:7 And they hired two and thirty thousand chariots, and the king of Maacha, with his people. And they came and camped over against Medaba. And the children of Ammon gathered themselves together out of their cities, and came to battle.

19:8 Quod cum audisset David, misit Joab, et omnem exercitum virorum fortium :

19:8 And when David heard of it, he sent Joab, and all the army of valiant men:

19:9 egressique filii Ammon, direxerunt aciem juxta portam civitatis ; reges autem, qui ad auxilium ejus venerant, separatim in agro steterunt.

19:9 And the children of Ammon came out and put their army in array before the gate of the city: and the kings, that were come to their aid, stood apart in the field.

19:10 Igitur Joab, intelligens bellum ex adverso et post tergum contra se fieri, elegit viros fortissimos de universo Israël, et perrexit contra Syrum.

19:10 Wherefore Joab understanding that the battle was set against him before and behind, chose out the bravest men of all Israel, and marched against the Syrians,

19:11 Reliquam autem partem populi dedit sub manu Abisai fratris sui : et perrexerunt contra filios Ammon.

19:11 And the rest of the people he delivered into the hand of Abisai his brother, and they went against the children of Ammon.

19:12 Dixitque : Si vicerit me Syrus, auxilio eris mihi : si autem superaverint te filii Ammon, ero tibi in præsidium.

19:12 And he said: If the Syrians be too strong for me, then thou shalt help me: but if the children of Ammon be too strong for thee, I will help thee.

19:13 Confortare, et agamus viriliter pro populo nostro, et pro urbibus Dei nostri : Dominus autem, quod in conspectu suo bonum est, faciet.

19:13 Be of good courage and let us behave ourselves manfully for our people, and for the cities of our God: and the Lord will do that which is good in his sight.

19:14 Perrexit ergo Joab et populus qui cum eo erat, contra Syrum ad prælium : et fugavit eos.

19:14 So Joab and the people that were with him, went against the Syrians to the battle: and he put them to flight.

19:15 Porro filii Ammon videntes quod fugisset Syrus, ipsi quoque fugerunt Abisai fratrem ejus, et ingressi sunt civitatem : reversusque est etiam Joab in Jerusalem.

19:15 And the children of Ammon seeing that the Syrians were fled, they likewise fled from Abisai his brother, and went into the city: and Joab also returned to Jerusalem.

19:16 Videns autem Syrus quod cecidisset coram Israël, misit nuntios, et adduxit Syrum, qui erat trans fluvium : Sophach autem princeps militiæ Adarezer erat dux eorum.

19:16 But the Syrians seeing that they had fallen before Israel, sent messengers, and brought to them the Syrians that were beyond the river: and Sophach, general of the army of Adarezer, was their leader.

19:17 Quod cum nuntiatum esset David, congregavit universum Israël, et transivit Jordanem, irruitque in eos et direxit ex adverso aciem, illis contra pugnantibus.

19:17 And it was told David, and he gathered together all Israel, and passed the Jordan, and came upon them, and put his army in array against them, and they fought with him.

19:18 Fugit autem Syrus Israël, et interfecit David de Syris septem millia curruum, et quadraginta millia peditum, et Sophach exercitus principem.

19:18 But the Syrian fled before Israel: and David slew of the Syrians seven thousand chariots, and forty thousand footmen, and Sophach the general of the army.

19:19 Videntes autem servi Adarezer se ab Israël esse superatos, transfugerunt ad David, et servierunt ei : noluitque ultra Syria auxilium præbere filiis Ammon.

19:19 And when the servants of Adarezer saw themselves overcome by Israel, they went over to David, and served him: and Syria would not help the children of Ammon any more.

Chapter 20

20:1 Factum est autem post anni circulum, eo tempore quo solent reges ad bella procedere, congregavit Joab exercitum, et robur militiæ, et vastavit terram filiorum Ammon : perrexitque et obsedit Rabba. Porro David manebat in Jerusalem, quando Joab percussit Rabba et destruxit eam.

20:1 And it came to pass after the course of a year, at the time that kings go out to battle, Joab gathered together an army and the strength of the troops, and wasted the land of the children of Ammon: and went and besieged Rabba. But David stayed at Jerusalem, when Joab smote Rabba, and destroyed it.

20:2 Tulit autem David coronam Melchom de capite ejus, et invenit in ea auri pondo talentum, et pretiosissimas gemmas, fecitque sibi inde diadema : manubias quoque urbis plurimas tulit ;

20:2 And David took the crown of Melchom from his head, and found in it a talent weight of gold, and most precious stones, and he made himself a diadem of it: he took also the spoils of the city which were very great.

20:3 populum autem, qui erat in ea, eduxit, et fecit super eos tribulas, et trahas, et ferrata carpenta transire, ita ut dissecarentur et contererentur. Sic fecit David cunctis urbibus filiorum Ammon : et reversus est cum omni populo suo in Jerusalem.

20:3 And the people that were therein he brought out: and made harrows, and sleds, and chariots of iron to go over them, so that they were cut and bruised to pieces: in this manner David dealt with all the cities of the children of Ammon: and he returned with all his people to Jerusalem.

20:4 Post hæc initum est bellum in Gazer adversum Philisthæos, in quo percussit Sobochai Husathites, Saphai de genere Raphaim, et humiliavit eos.

20:4 After this there arose a war at Gazer against the Philistines: in which Sabachai the Husathite slew Saphai of the race of Raphaim, and humbled them.

20:5 Aliud quoque bellum gestum est adversus Philisthæos, in quo percussit Adeodatus filius Saltus Bethlehemites fratrem Goliath Gethæi, cujus hastæ lignum erat quasi liciatorium texentium.

20:5 Another battle also was fought against the Philistines, in which Adeodatus the son of Saltus a Bethlehemite slew the brother of Goliath the Gethite, the staff of whose spear was like a weaver's beam.

20:6 Sed et aliud bellum accidit in Geth, in quo fuit homo longissimus, senos habens digitos, id est, simul viginti quatuor : qui et ipse de Rapha fuerat stirpe generatus.

20:6 There was another battle also in Geth, in which there was a man of great stature, whose fingers and toes were four and twenty, six on each hand and foot: who also was born of the stock of Rapha.

20:7 Hic blasphemavit Israël : et percussit eum Jonathan filius Samaa fratris David. Hi sunt filii Rapha in Geth, qui ceciderunt in manu David et servorum ejus.

20:7 He reviled Israel: but Jonathan the son of Samaa the brother of David slew him. These were the sons of Rapha in Geth, who fell by the hand of David and his servants.

Chapter 21

21:1 Consurrexit autem Satan contra Israël, et concitavit David ut numeraret Israël.

21:1 And Satan rose up against Israel: and moved David to number Israel.

21:2 Dixitque David ad Joab et ad principes populi : Ite, et numerate Israël a Bersabee usque Dan : et afferte mihi numerum ut sciam.

21:2 And David said to Joab, and to the rulers of the people: Go, and number Israel from Bersabee even to Dan, and bring me the number of them that I may know it.

21:3 Responditque Joab : Augeat Dominus populum suum centuplum quam sunt : nonne, domine mi rex, omnes servi tui sunt ? quare hoc quærit dominus meus, quod in peccatum reputetur Israëli ?

21:3 And Joab answered: The Lord make his people a hundred times more than they are: but, my lord the king, are they not all thy servants: why doth my lord seek this thing, which may be imputed as a sin to Israel?

21:4 Sed sermo regis magis prævaluit : egressusque est Joab, et circuivit universum Israël : et reversus est Jerusalem,

21:4 But the king's word rather prevailed: and Joab departed, and went through all Israel: and returned to Jerusalem.

21:5 deditque David numerum eorum quos circuierat : et inventus est omnis numerus Israël, mille millia et centum millia virorum educentium gladium : de Juda autem quadringenta septuaginta millia bellatorum.

21:5 And he gave David the number of them, whom he had surveyed: and all the number of Israel was found to be eleven hundred thousand men that drew the sword: and of Juda four hundred and seventy thousand fighting men.

21:6 Nam Levi et Benjamin non numeravit : eo quod Joab invitus exsequeretur regis imperium.

21:6 But Levi and Benjamin he did not number: for Joab unwillingly executed the king's orders.

21:7 Displicuit autem Deo quod jussum erat : et percussit Israël.

21:7 And God was displeased with this thing that was commanded: and he struck Israel.

21:8 Dixitque David ad Deum : Peccavi nimis ut hoc facerem : obsecro, aufer iniquitatem servi tui, quia insipienter egi.

21:8 And David said to God: I have sinned exceedingly in doing this: I beseech thee take away the iniquity of thy servant, for I have done foolishly.

21:9 Et locutus est Dominus ad Gad videntem Davidis, dicens :

21:9 And the Lord spoke to Gad the seer of David, saying:

21:10 Vade, et loquere ad David, et dic ei : Hæc dicit Dominus : Trium tibi optionem do : unum, quod volueris, elige, et faciam tibi.

21:10 Go, and speak to David, and tell him: Thus saith the Lord: I give thee the choice of three things: choose one which thou wilt, and I will do it to thee.

21:11 Cumque venisset Gad ad David, dixit ei : Hæc dicit Dominus : Elige, quod volueris :

21:11 And when Gad was come to David, he said to him: Thus saith the Lord: choose which thou wilt:

21:12 aut tribus annis famem ; aut tribus mensibus te fugere hostes tuos, et gladium eorum non posse evadere ; aut tribus diebus gladium Domini, et pestilentiam versari in terra, et angelum Domini interficere in universis finibus Israël : nunc igitur vide quid respondeam ei qui misit me.

21:12 Either three years famine: or three months to flee from thy enemies, and not to be able to escape their sword: or three days to have the sword of the Lord, and pestilence in the land, and the angel of the Lord destroying in all the coasts of Israel: now therefore see what I shall answer him who sent me.

21:13 Et dixit David ad Gad : Ex omni parte me angustiæ premunt : sed melius mihi est ut incidam in manus Domini, quia multæ sunt miserationes ejus, quam in manus hominum.

21:13 And David said to Gad: I am on every side in a great strait: but it is better for me to fall into the hands of the Lord, for his mercies are many, than into the hands of men.

21:14 Misit ergo Dominus pestilentiam in Israël : et ceciderunt de Israël septuaginta millia virorum.

21:14 So the Lord sent a pestilence upon Israel. And there fell of Israel seventy thousand men.

21:15 Misit quoque angelum in Jerusalem ut percuteret eam : cumque percuteretur, vidit Dominus, et misertus est super magnitudine mali : et imperavit angelo qui percutiebat : Sufficit, jam cesset manus tua. Porro angelus Domini stabat juxta aream Ornan Jebusæi.

21:15 And he sent an angel to Jerusalem, to strike it: and as he was striking it, the Lord beheld, and took pity for the greatness of the evil: and said to the angel that destroyed: It is enough, now stop thy hand. And the angel of the Lord stood by the thrashingfloor of Ornan the Jebusite.

21:16 Levansque David oculos suos, vidit angelum Domini stantem inter cælum et terram, et evaginatum gladium in manu ejus, et versum contra Jerusalem : et ceciderunt tam ipse quam majores natu, vestiti ciliciis, proni in terram.

21:16 And David lifting up his eyes, saw the angel of the Lord standing between heaven and earth, with a drawn sword in his hand, turned against Jerusalem: and both he and the ancients clothed in haircloth, fell down flat on the ground.

21:17 Dixitque David ad Deum : Nonne ego sum, qui jussi ut numeraretur populus ? ego, qui peccavi ? ego, qui malum feci ? iste grex, quid commeruit ? Domine Deus meus, vertatur, obsecro, manus tua in me, et in domum patris mei : populus autem tuus non percutiatur.

21:17 And David said to God: Am not I he that commanded the people to be numbered? It is I that have sinned: it is I that have done the evil: but as for this flock, what hath it deserved? O Lord my God, let thy hand be turned, I beseech thee, upon me, and upon my father's house: and let not thy people be destroyed.

21:18 Angelus autem Domini præcepit Gad ut diceret Davidi ut ascenderet, exstrueretque altare Domino Deo in area Ornan Jebusæi.

21:18 And the angel of the Lord commanded Gad to tell David, to go up, and build an altar to the Lord God in the thrashingfloor of Ornan the Jebusite.

21:19 Ascendit ergo David juxta sermonem Gad, quem locutus ei fuerat ex nomine Domini.

21:19 And David went up, according to the word of Gad, which he spoke to him in the name of the Lord.

21:20 Porro Ornan cum suspexisset et vidisset angelum, quatuorque filii ejus cum eo, absconderunt se : nam eo tempore terebat in area triticum.

21:20 Now when Ornan looked up, and saw the angel, he and his four sons hid themselves: for at that time he was thrashing wheat in the floor.

21:21 Igitur cum veniret David ad Ornan, conspexit eum Ornan, et processit ei obviam de area, et adoravit eum pronus in terram.

21:21 And as David was coming to Ornan, Ornan saw him, and went out of the thrashingfloor to meet him, and bowed down to him with his face to the ground.

21:22 Dixitque ei David : Da mihi locum areæ tuæ, ut ædificem in ea altare Domino : ita ut quantum valet argenti accipias, et cesset plaga a populo.

21:22 And David said to him: Give me this place of thy thrashingfloor, that I may build therein an altar to the Lord: but thou shalt take of me as much money as it is worth, that the plague may cease from the people.

21:23 Dixit autem Ornan ad David : Tolle, et faciat dominus meus rex quodcumque ei placet : sed et boves do in holocaustum, et tribulas in ligna, et triticum in sacrificium : omnia libens præbebo.

21:23 And Ornan said to David: Take it, and let my lord the king do all that pleaseth him: and moreover the oxen also I give for a holocaust, and the drays for wood, and the wheat for the sacrifice: I will give it all willingly.

21:24 Dixitque ei rex David : Nequaquam ita fiet, sed argentum dabo quantum valet : neque enim tibi auferre debeo, et sic offerre Domino holocausta gratuita.

21:24 And king David said to him: It shall not be so, but I will give thee money as much as it is worth: for I must not take it from thee, and so offer to the Lord holocausts free cost.

21:25 Dedit ergo David Ornan pro loco siclos auri justissimi ponderis sexcentos.

21:25 So David gave to Ornan for the place, six hundred sicles of gold of just weight.

21:26 Et ædificavit ibi altare Domino, obtulitque holocausta et pacifica, et invocavit Dominum ; et exaudivit eum in igne de cælo super altare holocausti.

21:26 And he built there an altar to the Lord: and he offered holocausts, and peace offerings, and he called upon the Lord, and he heard him by sending fire from heaven upon the altar of the holocaust.

21:27 Præcepitque Dominus angelo, et convertit gladium suum in vaginam.

21:27 And the Lord commanded the angel: and he put up his sword again into the sheath.

21:28 Protinus ergo David, videns quod exaudisset eum Dominus in area Ornan Jebusæi, immolavit ibi victimas.

21:28 And David seeing that the Lord had heard him in the thrashingfloor of Ornan the Jebusite, forthwith offered victims there.

21:29 Tabernaculum autem Domini, quod fecerat Moyses in deserto, et altare holocaustorum, ea tempestate erat in excelso Gabaon.

21:29 But the tabernacle of the Lord, which Moses made in the desert, and the altar of holocausts, was at that time in the high place of Gabaon.

21:30 Et non prævaluit David ire ad altare ut ibi obsecraret Deum : nimio enim fuerat in timore perterritus, videns gladium angeli Domini.

21:30 And David could not go to the altar there to pray to God: for he was seized with an exceeding great fear, seeing the sword of the angel of the Lord.

Chapter 22

22:1 Dixitque David : Hæc est domus Dei, et hoc altare in holocaustum Israëli.

22:1 Then David said: This is the house of God, And this is the altar for the holocaust of Israel.

22:2 Et præcepit ut congregarentur omnes proselyti de terra Israël, et constituit ex eis latomos ad cædendos lapides et poliendos, ut ædificaretur domus Dei.

22:2 And he commanded to gather together all the proselytes of the land of Israel, and out of them he appointed stonecutters to hew stones and polish them, to build the house of God.

22:3 Ferrum quoque plurimum ad clavos januarum, et ad commissuras atque juncturas, præparavit David : et æris pondus innumerabile.

22:3 And David prepared in abundance iron for the nails of the gates, and for the closures and joinings: and of brass an immense weight.

22:4 Ligna quoque cedrina non poterant æstimari, quæ Sidonii et Tyrii deportaverant ad David.

22:4 And the cedar trees were without number, which the Sidonians, and Tyrians brought to David.

22:5 Et dixit David : Solomon filius meus puer parvulus est et delicatus : domus autem, quam ædificari volo Domino, talis esse debet ut in cunctis regionibus nominetur : præparabo ergo ei necessaria. Et ob hanc causam ante mortem suam omnes præparavit impensas.

22:5 And David said: Solomon my son is very young and tender, and the house which I would have to be built to the Lord, must be such as to be renowned in all countries: therefore I will prepare him necessaries. And therefore before his death he prepared all the charges.

22:6 Vocavitque Salomonem filium suum, et præcepit ei ut ædificaret domum Domino Deo Israël.

22:6 And he called for Solomon his son: and commanded him to build a house to the Lord the God of Israel.

22:7 Dixitque David ad Salomonem : Fili mi, voluntatis meæ fuit ut ædificarem domum nomini Domini Dei mei :

22:7 And David said to Solomon: My son, it was my desire to have built a house to the name of the Lord my God.

22:8 sed factus est sermo Domini ad me, dicens : Multum sanguinem effudisti, et plurima bella bellasti : non poteris ædificare domum nomini meo, tanto effuso sanguine coram me :

22:8 But the word of the Lord came to me, saying: Thou hast shed much blood, and fought many battles, so thou cannot not build house to my name, after shedding so much blood before me:

22:9 filius qui nascetur tibi, erit vir quietissimus : faciam enim eum requiescere ab omnibus inimicis suis per circuitum : et ob hanc causam Pacificus vocabitur : et pacem et otium dabo in Israël cunctis diebus ejus.

22:9 The son, that shall be born to thee, shall be a most quiet man: for I will make him rest from all his enemies round about: and therefore he shall be called Peaceable: and I will give peace and quietness to Israel all his days.

22:10 Ipse ædificabit domum nomini meo, et ipse erit mihi in filium, et ego ero illi in patrem : firmaboque solium regni ejus super Israël in æternum.

22:10 He shall build a house to my name, and he shall be a son to me, and I will be a father to him: and I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel for ever.

22:11 Nunc ergo fili mi, sit Dominus tecum, et prosperare, et ædifica domum Domino Deo tuo sicut locutus est de te.

22:11 Now then, my son, the Lord be with thee, and do thou prosper, and build the house to the Lord thy God, as he hath spoken of thee.

22:12 Det quoque Dominus prudentiam et sensum ut regere possis Israël, et custodire legem Domini Dei tui.

22:12 The Lord also give thee wisdom and understanding, that thou mayest be able to rule Israel, and to keep the law of the Lord thy God.

22:13 Tunc enim proficere poteris, si custodieris mandata et judicia quæ præcepit Dominus Moysi ut doceret Israël. Confortare, et viriliter age : ne timeas, neque paveas.

22:13 For then thou shalt be able to prosper, if thou keep the commandments, and judgments, which the Lord commanded Moses to teach Israel: take courage and act manfully, fear not, nor be dismayed.

22:14 Ecce ego in paupertate mea præparavi impensas domus Domini, auri talenta centum millia, et argenti mille millia talentorum : æris vero et ferri non est pondus, vincitur enim numerus magnitudine ; ligna et lapides præparavi ad universa impendia.

22:14 Behold I in my poverty have prepared the charges of the house of the Lord, of gold a hundred thousand talents, and of silver a million of talents: but of brass, and of iron there is no weight, for the abundance surpasseth all account: timber also and stones I have prepared for all the charges.

22:15 Habes quoque plurimos artifices, latomos, et cæmentarios, artificesque lignorum, et omnium artium ad faciendum opus prudentissimos,

22:15 Thou hast also workmen in abundance, hewers of stones, and masons, and carpenters, and of all trades the most skilful in their work,

22:16 in auro et argento et ære et ferro, cujus non est numerus. Surge igitur et fac, et erit Dominus tecum.

22:16 In gold, and in silver, and in brass, and in iron, whereof there is no number. Arise then, and be doing, and the Lord will be with thee.

22:17 Præcepit quoque David cunctis principibus Israël ut adjuvarent Salomonem filium suum :

22:17 David also charged all the princes of Israel, to help Solomon his son,

22:18 Cernitis, inquiens, quod Dominus Deus vester vobiscum sit, et dederit vobis requiem per circuitum, et tradiderit omnes inimicos vestros in manus vestras, et subjecta sit terra coram Domino, et coram populo ejus.

22:18 Saying: You see, that the Lord your God is with you, and hath given you rest round about, and hath delivered all your enemies into your hands, and the land is subdued before the Lord, and before his people.

22:19 Præbete igitur corda vestra et animas vestras, ut quæratis Dominum Deum vestrum : et consurgite, et ædificate sanctuarium Domino Deo, ut introducatur arca fœderis Domini, et vasa Domino consecrata, in domum quæ ædificatur nomini Domini.

22:19 Give therefore your hearts and your souls, to seek the Lord your God and arise, and build a sanctuary to the Lord God, that the ark of the covenant of the Lord, and the vessels consecrated to the Lord, may be brought into the house, which is built to the name of the Lord.

Chapter 23

23:1 Igitur David, senex et plenus dierum, regem constituit Salomonem filium suum super Israël.

23:1 David being old and full of days, made Solomon his son king over Israel.

23:2 Et congregavit omnes principes Israël, et sacerdotes atque Levitas.

23:2 And he gathered together all the princes of Israel, and the priests and Levites.

23:3 Numeratique sunt Levitæ a triginta annis et supra : et inventa sunt triginta octo millia virorum.

23:3 And the Levites were numbered from the age of thirty years, and upwards: and there were found of them thirty-eight thousand men.

23:4 Ex his electi sunt, et distributi in ministerium domus Domini, viginti quatuor millia : præpositorum autem et judicum, sex millia.

23:4 Of these twenty-four thousand were chosen, and distributed unto the ministry of the house of the Lord: and six thousand were the overseers and judges.

23:5 Porro quatuor millia janitores, et totidem psaltæ, canentes Domino in organis quæ fecerat ad canendum.

23:5 Moreover four thousand were porters: and as many singers singing to the Lord with the instruments, which he had made to sing with.

23:6 Et distribuit eos David per vices filiorum Levi, Gerson videlicet, et Caath, et Merari.

23:6 And David distributed them into courses by the families of the sons of Levi, to wit, of Gerson, and of Caath, and of Merari.

23:7 Filii Gerson : Leedan, et Semei.

23:7 The sons of Gerson were Leedan and Semei.

23:8 Filii Leedan : princeps Jahiel, et Zethan, et Joël, tres.

23:8 The sons of Leedan: the chief Jahiel, and Zethan, and Joel, three.

23:9 Filii Semei : Salomith, et Hosiel, et Aran, tres : isti principes familiarum Leedan.

23:9 The sons of Semei: Salomith, and Hosiel, and Aran, three: these were the heads of the families of Leedan.

23:10 Porro filii Semei : Leheth, et Ziza, et Jaus, et Baria : isti filii Semei, quatuor.

23:10 And the sons of Semei were Leheth, and Ziza, and Jaus, and Baria: these were the sons of Semei, four.

23:11 Erat autem Leheth prior, Ziza secundus : porro Jaus et Baria non habuerunt plurimos filios, et idcirco in una familia, unaque domo computati sunt.

23:11 And Leheth was the first, Ziza the second: but Jaus and Baria had not many children, and therefore they were counted in one family, and in one house.

23:12 Filii Caath : Amram, et Isaar, Hebron, et Oziel, quatuor.

23:12 The sons of Caath were Amram, and Isaar, Hebron, and Oziel, four.

23:13 Filii Amram : Aaron et Moyses. Separatusque est Aaron ut ministraret in Sancto sanctorum, ipse et filii ejus in sempiternum, et adoleret incensum Domino secundum ritum suum, ac benediceret nomini ejus in perpetuum.

23:13 The sons of Amram, Aaron, and Moses. And Aaron was separated to minister in the holy of holies, he and his sons for ever, and to burn incense before the Lord, according to his ceremonies, and to bless his name for ever.

23:14 Moysi quoque hominis Dei filii annumerati sunt in tribu Levi.

23:14 The sons also of Moses, the man of God, were numbered in the tribe of Levi.

23:15 Filii Moysi : Gersom et Eliezer.

23:15 The sons of Moses were Gersom and Eliezer:

23:16 Filii Gersom : Subuel primus.

23:16 The sons of Gersom: Subuel the first.

23:17 Fuerunt autem filii Eliezer : Rohobia primus : et non erant Eliezer filii alii. Porro filii Rohobia multiplicati sunt nimis.

23:17 And the sons of Eliezer were: Rohobia the first: and Eliezer had no more sons. But the sons of Rohobia were multiplied exceedingly.

23:18 Filii Isaar : Salomith primus.

23:18 The sons of Isaar: Salomith the first.

23:19 Filii Hebron : Jeriau primus, Amarias secundus, Jahaziel tertius, Jecmaam quartus.

23:19 The sons of Hebron: Jeriau the first, Amarias the second, Jahaziel the third, Jecmaam the fourth.

23:20 Filii Oziel : Micha primus, Jesia secundus.

23:20 The sons of Oziel: Micha the first, Jesia the second.

23:21 Filii Merari : Moholi, et Musi. Filii Moholi : Eleazar et Cis.

23:21 The sons of Merari: Moholi, and Musi. The sons of Moholi: Eleazar and Cis.

23:22 Mortuus est autem Eleazar, et non habuit filios, sed filias : acceperuntque eas filii Cis fratres earum.

23:22 And Eleazar died, and had no sons but daughters: and the sons of Cis their brethren took them.

23:23 Filii Musi : Moholi, et Eder, et Jerimoth, tres.

23:23 The sons of Musi: Moholi, and Eder, and Jerimoth, three.

23:24 Hi filii Levi in cognationibus et familiis suis, principes per vices, et numerum capitum singulorum qui faciebant opera ministerii domus Domini, a viginti annis et supra.

23:24 These are the sons of Levi in their kindreds and families, princes by their courses, and the number of every head that did the works of the ministry of the house of the Lord from twenty years old and upward.

23:25 Dixit enim David : Requiem dedit Dominus Deus Israël populo suo, et habitationem Jerusalem usque in æternum.

23:25 For David said: The Lord the God of Israel hath given rest to his people, and a habitation in Jerusalem for ever.

23:26 Nec erit officii Levitarum ut ultra portent tabernaculum et omnia vasa ejus ad ministrandum.

23:26 And it shall not be the office of the Levites to carry any more the tabernacle, and all the vessels for the service thereof.

23:27 Juxta præcepta quoque David novissima, supputabitur numerus filiorum Levi a viginti annis et supra.

23:27 So according to the last precepts of David, the sons of Levi are to be numbered from twenty years old and upward.

23:28 Et erunt sub manu filiorum Aaron in cultum domus Domini, in vestibulis, et in exedris, et in loco purificationis, et in sanctuario, et in universis operibus ministerii templi Domini.

23:28 And they are to be under the hand of the sons of Aaron for the service of the house of the Lord, in the porches, and in the chambers, and in the place of purification, and in the sanctuary, and in all the works of the ministry of the temple of the Lord.

23:29 Sacerdotes autem, super panes propositionis, et ad similæ sacrificium, et ad lagana azyma, et sartaginem, et ad torrendum, et super omne pondus atque mensuram.

23:29 And the priests have the charge of the loaves of proposition, and of the sacrifice of fine flour, and of the unleavened cakes, and of the fryingpan, and of the roasting, and of every weight and measure.

23:30 Levitæ vero ut stent mane ad confitendum et canendum Domino : similiterque ad vesperam,

23:30 And the Levites are to stand in the morning to give thanks, and to sing praises to the Lord: and in like manner in the evening,

23:31 tam in oblatione holocaustorum Domini, quam in sabbatis et calendis et solemnitatibus reliquis juxta numerum et cæremonias uniuscujusque rei, jugiter coram Domino.

23:31 As well in the oblation of the holocausts of the Lord, as in the sabbaths and in the new moons, and the rest of the solemnities, according to the number and ceremonies prescribed for every thing, continually before the Lord.

23:32 Et custodiant observationes tabernaculi fœderis, et ritum sanctuarii, et observationem filiorum Aaron fratrum suorum, ut ministrent in domo Domini.

23:32 And let them keep the observances of the tabernacle of the covenant, and the ceremonies of the sanctuary, and the charge of the sons of Aaron their brethren, that they may minister in the house of the Lord.

Chapter 24

24:1 Porro filiis Aaron hæ partitiones erant. Filii Aaron : Nadab, et Abiu, et Eleazar, et Ithamar.

24:1 Now these were the divisions of the sons of Aaron: The sons of Aaron: Nadab, and Abiu, and Eleazar, and Ithamar.

24:2 Mortui sunt autem Nadab et Abiu ante patrem suum absque liberis : sacerdotioque functus est Eleazar, et Ithamar.

24:2 But Nadab and Abiu died before their father, and had no children: so Eleazar, and Ithamar did the office of the priesthood.

24:3 Et divisit eos David, id est, Sadoc de filiis Eleazari, et Ahimelech de filiis Ithamar, secundum vices suas et ministerium.

24:3 And David distributed them, that is, Sadoc of the sons of Eleazar, and Ahimelech of the sons of Ithamar, according to their courses and ministry.

24:4 Inventique sunt multo plures filii Eleazar in principibus viris, quam filii Ithamar. Divisit autem eis, hoc est, filiis Eleazar, principes per familias sedecim : et filiis Ithamar per familias et domos suas octo.

24:4 And there were found many more of the sons of Eleazar among the principal men, than of the sons of Ithamar. And he divided them so, that there were of the sons of Eleazar, sixteen chief men by their families: and of the sons of Ithamar eight by their families and houses.

24:5 Porro divisit utrasque inter se familias sortibus : erant enim principes sanctuarii, et principes Dei, tam de filiis Eleazar quam de filiis Ithamar.

24:5 And he divided both the families one with the other by lot: for there were princes of the sanctuary, and princes of God, both of the sons of Eleazar, and of the sons of Ithamar.

24:6 Descripsitque eos Semeias filius Nathanaël scriba Levites, coram rege et principibus, et Sadoc sacerdote, et Ahimelech filio Abiathar, principibus quoque familiarum sacerdotalium, et Leviticarum : unam domum, quæ ceteris præerat, Eleazar : et alteram domum, quæ sub se habebat ceteros, Ithamar.

24:6 And Semeias the son of Nathanael the scribe a Levite, wrote them down before the king and the princes, and Sadoc the priest, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, and the princes also of the priestly and Levitical families: one house, which was over the rest, of Eleazar: and another house, which had the rest under it, of Ithamar.

24:7 Exivit autem sors prima Jojarib, secunda Jedei,

24:7 Now the first lot came forth to Joiarib, the second to Jedei,

24:8 tertia Harim, quarta Seorim,

24:8 The third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim,

24:9 quinta Melchia, sexta Maiman,

24:9 The fifth to Melchia, the sixth to Maiman,

24:10 septima Accos, octava Abia,

24:10 The seventh to Accos, the eighth to Abia,

24:11 nona Jesua, decima Sechenia,

24:11 The ninth to Jesua, the tenth to Sechenia,

24:12 undecima Eliasib, duodecima Jacim,

24:12 The eleventh to Eliasib, the twelfth to Jacim,

24:13 tertiadecima Hoppha, decimaquarta Isbaab,

24:13 The thirteenth to Hoppha, the fourteenth to Isbaab,

24:14 decimaquinta Belga, decimasexta Emmer,

24:14 The fifteenth to Belga, the sixteenth to Emmer,

24:15 decimaseptima Hezir, decimaoctava Aphses,

24:15 The seventeenth to Hezir, the eighteenth to Aphses,

24:16 decimanona Pheteia, vigesima Hezechiel,

24:16 The nineteenth to Pheteia, the twentieth to Hezechiel,

24:17 vigesima prima Jachin, vigesima secunda Gamul,

24:17 The one and twentieth to Jachin, the two and twentieth to Gamul,

24:18 vigesima tertia Dalaiau, vigesima quarta Maaziau.

24:18 The three and twentieth to Dalaiau, the four and twentieth to Maaziau.

24:19 Hæ vices eorum secundum ministeria sua, ut ingrediantur domum Domini, et juxta ritum suum sub manu Aaron patris eorum, sicut præceperat Dominus Deus Israël.

24:19 These are their courses according to their ministries, to come into the house of the Lord, and according to their manner under the hand of Aaron their father: as the Lord the God of Israel had commanded.

24:20 Porro filiorum Levi qui reliqui fuerant, de filiis Amram erat Subaël, et de filiis Subaël, Jehedeia.

24:20 Now of the rest of the sons of Levi, there was of the sons of Amram, Subael: and of the sons of Subael, Jehedeia.

24:21 De filiis quoque Rohobiæ, princeps Jesias.

24:21 Also of the sons of Rohobia the chief Jesias.

24:22 Isaari vero filius Salemoth, filiusque Salemoth Jahath :

24:22 And the son of Isaar Salemoth, and the son of Salemoth Jahath:

24:23 filiusque ejus Jeriau primus, Amarias secundus, Jahaziel tertius, Jecmaan quartus.

24:23 And his son Jeriau the first, Amarias the second, Jahaziel the third, Jecmaan the fourth.

24:24 Filius Oziel, Micha : filius Micha, Samir.

24:24 The son of Oziel, Micha: the son of Micha, Samir.

24:25 Frater Micha, Jesia : filiusque Jesiæ, Zacharias.

24:25 The brother of Micha, Jesia: and the son of Jesia, Zacharias.

24:26 Filii Merari : Moholi, et Musi. Filius Oziau : Benno.

24:26 The sons of Merari: Moholi and Musi: the son of Oziau: Benno.

24:27 Filius quoque Merari : Oziau, et Soam, et Zachur, et Hebri.

24:27 The son also of Merari Oziau, and Soam, and Zacchur, and Hebri.

24:28 Porro Moholi filius, Eleazar, qui non habebat liberos.

24:28 And the son of Moholi: Eleazar, who had no sons.

24:29 Filius vero Cis, Jerameel.

24:29 And the son of Cis, Jeramael.

24:30 Filii Musi : Moholi, Eder et Jerimoth : isti filii Levi secundum domos familiarum suarum.

24:30 The sons of Musi: Moholi, Eder, and Jerimoth. These are the sons of Levi according to the houses of their families.

24:31 Miseruntque et ipsi sortes contra fratres suos filios Aaron coram David rege, et Sadoc, et Ahimelech, et principibus familiarum sacerdotalium et Leviticarum, tam majores quam minores : omnes sors æqualiter dividebat.

24:31 And they also cast lots over against their brethren the sons of Aaron before David the king, and Sadoc, and Ahimelech, and the princes of the priestly and Levitical families, both the elder and the younger. The lot divided all equally.

Chapter 25

25:1 Igitur David et magistratus exercitus segregaverunt in ministerium filios Asaph, et Heman, et Idithun, qui prophetarent in citharis, et psalteriis, et cymbalis secundum numerum suum, dedicato sibi officio servientes.

25:1 Moreover David and the chief officers of the army separated for the ministry the sons of Asaph, and of Heman, and of Idithun: to prophesy with harps, and with psalteries, and with cymbals according to their number serving in their appointed office.

25:2 De filiis Asaph : Zachur, et Joseph, et Nathania, et Asarela, filii Asaph : sub manu Asaph prophetantis juxta regem.

25:2 Of the sons of Asaph: Zacchur, and Joseph, and Nathania, and Asarela, sons of Asaph: under the hand of Asaph prophesying near the king.

25:3 Porro Idithun : filii Idithun, Godolias, Sori, Jeseias, et Hasabias, et Mathathias, sex, sub manu patris sui Idithun, qui in cithara prophetabat super confitentes et laudantes Dominum.

25:3 And of Idithun: the sons of Idithun, Godolias, Sori, Jeseias, and Hasabias, and Mathathias, under the hand of their father Idithun, who prophesied with a harp to give thanks and to praise the Lord.

25:4 Heman quoque : filii Heman, Bocciau, Mathaniau, Oziel, Subuel, et Jerimoth, Hananias, Hanani, Eliatha, Geddelthi, et Romemthiezer, et Jesbacassa, Mellothi, Othir, Mahazioth :

25:4 Of Heman also: the sons of Heman, Bocciau, Mathaniau, Oziel, Subuel, and Jerimoth, Hananias, Hanani, Eliatha, Geddelthi, and Romemthiezer, and Jesbacassa, Mellothi, Othir, Mahazioth:

25:5 omnes isti filii Heman videntis regis in sermonibus Dei, ut exaltaret cornu : deditque Deus Heman filios quatuordecim, et filias tres.

25:5 All these were the sons of Heman the seer of the king in the words of God, to lift up the horn: and God gave to Heman fourteen sons and three daughters.

25:6 Universi sub manu patris sui ad cantandum in templo Domini distributi erant, in cymbalis, et psalteriis, et citharis, in ministeria domus Domini juxta regem : Asaph videlicet, et Idithun, et Heman.

25:6 All these under their father's hand were distributed to sing in the temple of the Lord, with cymbals, and psalteries and harps, for the service of the house of the Lord near the king: to wit, Asaph, and Idithun, and Heman.

25:7 Fuit autem numerus eorum cum fratribus suis, qui erudiebant canticum Domini, cuncti doctores, ducenti octoginta octo.

25:7 And the number of them with their brethren, that taught the song of the Lord, all the teachers, were two hundred and eighty-eight.

25:8 Miseruntque sortes per vices suas, ex æquo tam major quam minor, doctus pariter et indoctus.

25:8 And they cast lots by their courses, the elder equally with the younger, the learned and the unlearned together.

25:9 Egressaque est sors prima Joseph, qui erat de Asaph. Secunda Godoliæ, ipsi et filiis ejus, et fratribus ejus duodecim.

25:9 And the first lot came forth to Joseph, who was of Asaph. The second to Godolias, to him and his sons, and his brethren twelve.

25:10 Tertia Zachur, filiis et fratribus ejus duodecim.

25:10 The third to Zachur, to his sons and his brethren twelve.

25:11 Quarta Isari, filiis et fratribus ejus duodecim.

25:11 The fourth to Isari, to his sons and his brethren twelve.

25:12 Quinta Nathaniæ, filiis et fratribus ejus duodecim.

25:12 The fifth to Nathania, to his sons and his brethren twelve.

25:13 Sexta Bocciau, filiis et fratribus ejus duodecim.

25:13 The sixth to Bocciau, to his sons and his brethren twelve.

25:14 Septima Isreela, filiis et fratribus ejus duodecim.

25:14 The seventh to Isreela, to his sons and his brethren twelve.

25:15 Octava Jesaiæ, filiis et fratribus ejus duodecim.

25:15 The eighth to Jesaia, to his sons and his brethren twelve.

25:16 Nona Mathaniæ, filiis et fratribus ejus duodecim.

25:16 The ninth to Mathanaias, to his sons and his brethren twelve.

25:17 Decima Semeiæ, filiis et fratribus ejus duodecim.

25:17 The tenth to Semeias, to his sons and his brethren twelve.

25:18 Undecima Azareel, filiis et fratribus ejus duodecim.

25:18 The eleventh to Azareel, to his sons and his brethren twelve.

25:19 Duodecima Hasabiæ, filiis et fratribus ejus duodecim.

25:19 The twelfth to Hasabia, to his sons and his brethren twelve.

25:20 Tertiadecima Subaël, filiis et fratribus ejus duodecim.

25:20 The thirteenth to Subael, to his sons and his brethren twelve.

25:21 Quartadecima Mathathiæ, filiis et fratribus ejus duodecim.

25:21 The fourteenth to Mathathias, to his sons and his brethren twelve.

25:22 Quintadecima Jerimoth, filiis et fratribus ejus duodecim.

25:22 The fifteenth to Jerimoth, to his sons and his brethren twelve.

25:23 Sextadecima Hananiæ, filiis et fratribus ejus duodecim.

25:23 The sixteenth to Hananias, to his sons and his brethren twelve.

25:24 Septimadecima Jesbacassæ, filiis et fratribus ejus duodecim.

25:24 The seventeenth to Jesbacassa, to his sons and his brethren twelve.

25:25 Octavadecima Hanani, filiis et fratribus ejus duodecim.

25:25 The eighteenth to Hanani, to his sons and his brethren twelve.

25:26 Nonadecima Mellothi, filiis et fratribus ejus duodecim.

25:26 The nineteenth to Mellothi, to his sons and his brethren twelve.

25:27 Vigesima Eliatha, filiis et fratribus ejus duodecim.

25:27 The twentieth to Eliatha, to his sons and his brethren twelve.

25:28 Vigesima prima Othir, filiis et fratribus ejus duodecim.

25:28 The one and twentieth to Othir, to his sons and his brethren twelve.

25:29 Vigesima secunda Geddelthi, filiis et fratribus ejus duodecim.

25:29 The two and twentieth to Geddelthi, to his sons and his brethren twelve.

25:30 Vigesima tertia Mahazioth, filiis et fratribus ejus duodecim.

25:30 The three and twentieth to Mahazioth, to his sons and his brethren twelve.

25:31 Vigesima quarta Romemthiezer, filiis et fratribus ejus duodecim.

25:31 The four and twentieth to Romemthiezer, to his sons and his brethren twelve.

Chapter 26

26:1 Divisiones autem janitorum : de Coritis Meselemia, filius Core, de filiis Asaph.

26:1 And the divisions of the porters: of the Corites Meselemia, the son of Core, of the sons of Asaph.

26:2 Filii Meselemiæ : Zacharias primogenitus, Jadihel secundus, Zabadias tertius, Jathanaël quartus,

26:2 The sons of Meselemia: Zacharias the firstborn, Jadihel the second, Zabadias the third, Jathanael the fourth,

26:3 Ælam quintus, Johanan sextus, Elioënai septimus.

26:3 Elam the fifth, Johanan the sixth, Elioenai the seventh.

26:4 Filii autem Obededom : Semeias primogenitus, Jozabad secundus, Joaha tertius, Sachar quartus, Nathanaël quintus,

26:4 And the sons of Obededom, Semeias the firstborn, Jozabad the second, Joaha the third, Sachar the fourth, Nathanael the fifth,

26:5 Ammiel sextus, Issachar septimus, Phollathi octavus : quia benedixit illi Dominus.

26:5 Ammiel the sixth, Issachar the seventh, Phollathi the eighth: for the Lord had blessed him.

26:6 Semei autem filio ejus nati sunt filii, præfecti familiarum suarum : erant enim viri fortissimi.

26:6 And to Semei his son were born sons, heads of their families: for they were men of great valour.

26:7 Filii ergo Semeiæ : Othni, et Raphaël, et Obed, Elzabad, fratres ejus viri fortissimi : Eliu quoque et Samachias.

26:7 The sons then of Semeias were Othni, and Raphael, and Obed, Elizabad, and his brethren most valiant men: and Eliu, and Samachias.

26:8 Omnes hi, de filiis Obededom : ipsi, et filii et fratres eorum, fortissimi ad ministrandum, sexaginta duo de Obededom.

26:8 All these of the sons of Obededom: they, and their sons, and their brethren most able men for service, sixty-two of Obededom.

26:9 Porro Meselemiæ filii, et fratres eorum robustissimi, decem et octo.

26:9 And the sons of Meselemia, and their brethren strong men, were eighteen.

26:10 De Hosa autem, id est, de filiis Merari : Semri princeps (non enim habuerat primogenitum, et idcirco posuerat eum pater ejus in principem),

26:10 And of Hosa, that is, of the sons of Merari: Semri the chief, (for he had not a firstborn, and therefore his father made him chief.)

26:11 Helcias secundus, Tabelias tertius, Zacharias quartus : omnes hi filii et fratres Hosa, tredecim.

26:11 Helcias the second, Tabelias the third, Zacharias the fourth: all these the sons, and the brethren of Hosa, were thirteen.

26:12 Hi divisi sunt in janitores, ut semper principes custodiarum, sicut et fratres eorum ministrarent in domo Domini.

26:12 Among these were the divisions of the porters, so that the chiefs of the wards, as well as their brethren, always ministered in the house of the Lord.

26:13 Missæ sunt ergo sortes ex æquo, et parvis et magnis, per familias suas in unamquamque portarum.

26:13 And they cast lots equally, both little and great, by their families for every one of the gates.

26:14 Cecidit ergo sors orientalis, Selemiæ. Porro Zachariæ filio ejus, viro prudentissimo et erudito, sortito obtigit plaga septentrionalis.

26:14 And the lot of the east fell to Selemias. But to his son Zacharias, a very wise and learned man, the north gate fell by lot.

26:15 Obededom vero et filiis ejus ad austrum : in qua parte domus erat seniorum concilium.

26:15 And to Obededom and his sons that towards the south: in which part of the house was the council of the ancients.

26:16 Sephim et Hosa ad occidentem, juxta portam, quæ ducit ad viam ascensionis : custodia contra custodiam.

26:16 To Sephim, and Hosa towards the west, by the gate which leadeth to the way of the ascent: ward against ward.

26:17 Ad orientem vero Levitæ sex : et ad aquilonem, quatuor per diem : atque ad meridiem similiter in die quatuor : et ubi erat concilium bini et bini.

26:17 Now towards the east were six Levites: and towards the north four a day: and towards the south likewise four a day: and where the council was, two and two.

26:18 In cellulis quoque janitorum ad occidentem quatuor in via, binique per cellulas.

26:18 In the cells also of the porters toward the west four in the way: and two at every cell.

26:19 Hæ sunt divisiones janitorum filiorum Core et Merari.

26:19 These are the divisions of the porters of the sons of Core, and of Merari.

26:20 Porro Achias erat super thesauros domus Dei, et vasa sanctorum.

26:20 Now Achias was over the treasures of the house of God, and the holy vessels.

26:21 Filii Ledan, filii Gersonni : de Ledan principes familiarum Ledan, et Gersonni, Jehieli.

26:21 The sons of Ledan, the sons of Gersonni: of Ledan were heads of the families, of Ledan, and Gersonni, Jehieli.

26:22 Filii Jehieli : Zathan, et Joël fratres ejus super thesauros domus Domini.

26:22 The sons of Jehieli: Zathan and Joel, his brethren over the treasures of the house of the Lord,

26:23 Amramitis, et Isaaritis, et Hebronitis, et Ozihelitis.

26:23 With the Amramites, and Isaarites, and Hebronites, and Ozielites.

26:24 Subaël autem filius Gersom filii Moysi, præpositus thesauris.

26:24 And Subael the son of Gersom, the son of Moses, was chief over the treasures.

26:25 Fratres quoque ejus Eliezer, cujus filius Rahabia, et hujus filius Isaias, et hujus filius Joram, hujus quoque filius Zechri, et hujus filius Selemith.

26:25 His brethren also, Eliezer, whose son Rohobia, and his son Isaias, and his son Joram, and his son Zechri, and his son Selemith.

26:26 Ipse Selemith, et fratres ejus, super thesauros sanctorum quæ sanctificavit David rex, et principes familiarum, et tribuni, et centuriones, et duces exercitus,

26:26 Which Selemith and his brethren were over the treasures of the holy things, which king David, and the heads of families, and the captains over thousands and over hundreds, and the captains of the host had dedicated,

26:27 de bellis et manubiis præliorum, quæ consecraverant ad instaurationem et supellectilem templi Domini.

26:27 Out of the wars, and the spoils won in battles, which they had consecrated to the building and furniture of the temple of the Lord.

26:28 Hæc autem universa sanctificavit Samuel videns, et Saul filius Cis, et Abner filius Ner, et Joab filius Sarviæ : omnes qui sanctificaverant ea per manum Selemith et fratrum ejus.

26:28 And all these things that Samuel the seer and Saul the son of Cis, and Abner the son of Ner, and Joab the son of Sarvia had sanctified: and whosoever had sanctified those things, they were under the hand of Selemith and his brethren.

26:29 Isaaritis vero præerat Chonenias, et filii ejus ad opera forinsecus super Israël ad docendum et judicandum eos.

26:29 But Chonenias and his sons were over the Isaarites, for the business abroad over Israel to teach them and judge them.

26:30 Porro de Hebronitis Hasabias, et fratres ejus viri fortissimi, mille septingenti præerant Israëli trans Jordanem contra occidentem, in cunctis operibus Domini, et in ministerium regis.

26:30 And of the Hebronites Hasabias, and his brethren most able men, a thousand seven hundred had the charge over Israel beyond the Jordan westward, in all the works of the Lord, and for the service of the king.

26:31 Hebronitarum autem princeps fuit Jeria secundum familias et cognationes eorum. Quadragesimo anno regni David recensiti sunt, et inventi sunt viri fortissimi in Jazer Galaad,

26:31 And the chief of the Hebronites was Jeria according to their families and kindreds. In the fortieth year of the reign of David they were numbered, and there were found most valiant men in Jazer Galaad,

26:32 fratresque ejus robustioris ætatis, duo millia septingenti principes familiarum. Præposuit autem eos David rex Rubenitis, et Gadditis, et dimidiæ tribui Manasse, in omne ministerium Dei et regis.

26:32 And his brethren of stronger age, two thousand seven hundred chiefs of families. And king David made them rulers over the Rubenites and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasses, for all the service of God, and the king.

Chapter 27

27:1 Filii autem Israël secundum numerum suum, principes familiarum, tribuni, et centuriones, et præfecti, qui ministrabant regi juxta turmas suas, ingredientes et egredientes per singulos menses in anno, viginti quatuor millibus singuli præerant.

27:1 Now the children of Israel according to their number, the heads of families, captains of thousands and of hundreds, and officers, that served the king according to their companies, who came in and went out every month in the year, under every chief were four and twenty thousand.

27:2 Primæ turmæ in primo mense Jesboam præerat filius Zabdiel, et sub eo viginti quatuor millia ;

27:2 Over the first company the first month Jesboam, the son of Zabdiel was chief, and under him were four and twenty thousand.

27:3 de filiis Phares, princeps cunctorum principum in exercitu mense primo.

27:3 Of the sons of Phares, the chief of all the captains in the host in the first month.

27:4 Secundi mensis habebat turmam Dudia Ahohites, et post se alter nomine Macelloth, qui regebat partem exercitus viginti quatuor millium.

27:4 The company of the second month was under Dudia, an Ahohite, and after him was another named Macelloth, who commanded a part of the army of four and twenty thousand.

27:5 Dux quoque turmæ tertiæ in mense tertio erat Banaias filius Jojadæ sacerdos : et in divisione sua viginti quatuor millia.

27:5 And the captain of the third company for the third month, was Banaias the son of Joiada the priest: and in his division were four and twenty thousand.

27:6 Ipse est Banaias fortissimus inter triginta, et super triginta : præerat autem turmæ ipsius Amizabad filius ejus.

27:6 This is that Banaias the most valiant among the thirty, and above the thirty. And Amizabad his son commanded his company.

27:7 Quartus, mense quarto, Asahel frater Joab, et Zabadias filius ejus post eum : et in turma ejus viginti quatuor millia.

27:7 The fourth, for the fourth month, was Asahel the brother of Joab, and Zabadias his son after him: and in his company were four and twenty thousand.

27:8 Quintus, mense quinto, princeps Samaoth Jezerites : et in turma ejus viginti quatuor millia.

27:8 The fifth captain for the fifth month, was Samaoth a Jezerite: and his company were four and twenty thousand.

27:9 Sextus, mense sexto, Hira filius Acces Thecuites : et in turma ejus viginti quatuor millia.

27:9 The sixth, for the sixth month, was Hira the son of Acces a Thecuite: and in his company were four and twenty thousand.

27:10 Septimus, mense septimo, Helles Phallonites de filiis Ephraim : et in turma ejus viginti quatuor millia.

27:10 The seventh, for the seventh month, was Helles a Phallonite of the sons of Ephraim: and in his company were four and twenty thousand.

27:11 Octavus, mense octavo, Sobochai Husathites de stirpe Zarahi : et in turma ejus viginti quatuor millia.

27:11 The eighth, for the eighth month, was Sobochai a Husathite of the race of Zarahi: and in his company were four and twenty thousand.

27:12 Nonus, mense nono, Abiezer Anathothites de filiis Jemini : et in turma ejus viginti quatuor millia.

27:12 The ninth, for the ninth month, was Abiezer an Anathothite of the sons of Jemini, and in his company were four and twenty thousand.

27:13 Decimus, mense decimo, Marai, et ipse Netophathites de stirpe Zarai : et in turma ejus viginti quatuor millia.

27:13 The tenth, for the tenth month, was Marai, who was a Netophathite of the race of Zarai: and in his company were four and twenty thousand.

27:14 Undecimus, mense undecimo, Banaias Pharathonites de filiis Ephraim : et in turma ejus viginti quatuor millia.

27:14 The eleventh, for the eleventh month, was Banaias, a Pharathonite of the sons of Ephraim: and in his company were four and twenty thousand.

27:15 Duodecimus, mense duodecimo, Holdai Netophathites, de stirpe Gothoniel : et in turma ejus viginti quatuor millia.

27:15 The twelfth, for the twelfth month, was Holdai a Netophathite, of the race of Gothoniel: and in his company were four and twenty thousand.

27:16 Porro tribubus præerant Israël, Rubenitis, dux Eliezer filius Zechri : Simeonitis, dux Saphatias filius Maacha :

27:16 Now the chiefs over the tribes of Israel were these: over the Rubenites, Eliezer the son of Zechri was ruler: over the Simeonites, Saphatias the son of Maacha:

27:17 Levitis, Hasabias filius Camuel : Aaronitis, Sadoc :

27:17 Over the Levites, Hasabias the son of Camuel: over the Aaronites, Sadoc:

27:18 Juda, Eliu frater David : Issachar, Amri filius Michaël.

27:18 Over Juda, Eliu the brother of David over Issachar, Amri the son of Michael:

27:19 Zabulonitis, Jesmaias filius Abdiæ : Nephthalitibus, Jerimoth filius Ozriel :

27:19 Over the Zabulonites, Jesmaias the son of Adias: over the Nephtalites, Jerimoth the son of Ozriel:

27:20 filiis Ephraim, Osee filius Ozaziu : dimidiæ tribui Manasse, Joël filius Phadaiæ :

27:20 Over the sons of Ephraim, Osee the son of Ozaziu: over the half tribe of Manasses, Joel the son of Phadaia:

27:21 et dimidiæ tribui Manasse in Galaad, Jaddo filius Zachariæ : Benjamin autem, Jasiel filius Abner :

27:21 And over the half tribe of Manasses in Galaad, Jaddo the son of Zacharias: and over Benjamin, Jasiel the son of Abner.

27:22 Dan vero, Ezrihel filius Jeroham : hi principes filiorum Israël.

27:22 And over Dan, Ezrihel the son of Jeroham: these were the princes of the children of Israel.

27:23 Noluit autem David numerare eos a viginti annis inferius : quia dixerat Dominus ut multiplicaret Israël quasi stellas cæli.

27:23 But David would not number them from twenty years old and under: because the lord had said that he would multiply Israel like the stars of heaven.

27:24 Joab filius Sarviæ cœperat numerare, nec complevit : quia super hoc ira irruerat in Israël, et idcirco numerus eorum qui fuerant recensiti, non est relatus in fastos regis David.

27:24 Joab the son of Sarvia began to number, but he finished not: because upon this there fell wrath upon Israel: and therefore the number of them that were numbered, was not registered in the chronicles of king David.

27:25 Super thesauros autem regis fuit Azmoth filius Adiel : his autem thesauris, qui erant in urbibus, et in vicis, et in turribus, præsidebat Jonathan filius Oziæ.

27:25 And over the king's treasures was Azmoth the son of Adiel: and over those stores which were in the cities, and in the villages, and, in the castles, was Jonathan the son of Ozias.

27:26 Operi autem rustico, et agricolis qui exercebant terram, præerat Ezri filius Chelub :

27:26 And over the tillage, and the husbandmen, who tilled the ground, was Ezri the son of Chelub:

27:27 vinearumque cultoribus, Semeias Romathites : cellis autem vinariis, Zabdias Aphonites.

27:27 And over the dressers of the vine yards, was Semeias a Romathite: and over the wine cellars, Zabdias an Aphonite.

27:28 Nam super oliveta et ficeta quæ erant in campestribus, Balanam Gederites : super apothecas autem olei, Joas.

27:28 And over the oliveyards and the fig groves, which were in the plains, was Balanam a Gederite: and over the oil cellars, Joas.

27:29 Porro armentis quæ pascebantur in Saron, præpositus fuit Setrai Saronites : et super boves in vallibus, Saphat filius Adli :

27:29 And over the herds that fed in Saron, was Setrai a Saronite: and over the oxen in the valleys, Saphat the son of Adli:

27:30 super camelos vero, Ubil Ismahelites : et super asinos, Jadias Meronathites :

27:30 And over the camels, Ubil an Ishmahelite and over the asses, Jadias a Meronathite:

27:31 super oves quoque, Jaziz Agareus : omnes hi, principes substantiæ regis David.

27:31 And over the sheep Jaziz an Agarene. All these were the rulers of the substance of king David.

27:32 Jonathan autem patruus David, consiliarius, vir prudens et litteratus : ipse et Jahiel filius Hachamoni erant cum filiis regis.

27:32 And Jonathan David's uncle, a counsellor, a wise and learned man: he and Jahiel the son of Hachamoni were with the king's sons.

27:33 Achitophel etiam consiliarius regis, et Chusai Arachites amicus regis.

27:33 And Achitophel was the king's counsellor, and Chusai the Arachite, the king's friend.

27:34 Post Achitophel fuit Jojada filius Banaiæ, et Abiathar. Princeps autem exercitus regis erat Joab.

27:34 And after Achitophel was Joiada the son of Banaias, and Abiathar. And the general of the king's army was Joab.

Chapter 28

28:1 Convocavit igitur David omnes principes Israël, duces tribuum, et præpositos turmarum, qui ministrabant regi : tribunos quoque et centuriones, et qui præerant substantiæ et possessionibus regis, filiosque suos cum eunuchis, et potentes et robustissimos quosque in exercitu Jerusalem.

28:1 And David assembled all the chief men of Israel, the princes of the tribes, and the captains of the companies, who waited on the king: and the captains over thousands, and over hundreds, and them who had the charge over the substance and possessions of the king, and his sons with the officers of the court, and the men of power, and all the bravest of the army at Jerusalem.

28:2 Cumque surrexisset rex, et stetisset, ait : Audite me, fratres mei et populus meus : cogitavi ut ædificarem domum, in qua requiesceret arca fœderis Domini, et scabellum pedum Dei nostri : et ad ædificandum, omnia præparavi.

28:2 And the king rising up, and standing said: Hear me, my brethren and my people: I had a thought to have built a house, in which the ark of the Lord, and the footstool of our God might rest: and prepared all things for the building.

28:3 Deus autem dixit mihi : Non ædificabis domum nomini meo, eo quod sis vir bellator, et sanguinem fuderis.

28:3 And God said to me: Thou shalt not build a house to my name: because thou art a man of war, and hast shed blood.

28:4 Sed elegit Dominus Deus Israël me de universa domo patris mei, ut essem rex super Israël in sempiternum : de Juda enim elegit principes : porro de domo Juda, domum patris mei, et de filiis patris mei placuit ei ut me eligeret regem super cunctum Israël.

28:4 But the Lord God of Israel chose me of all the house of my father, to be king over Israel for ever: for of Juda he chose the princes: and of the house of Juda, my father's house: and among the sons of my father, it pleased him to choose me king over all Israel.

28:5 Sed et de filiis meis (filios enim mihi multos dedit Dominus) elegit Salomonem filium meum ut sederet in throno regni Domini super Israël,

28:5 And among my sons (for the Lord hath given me many sons) he hath chosen Solomon my son, to sit upon the throne of the kingdom of the Lord over Israel.

28:6 dixitque mihi : Salomon filius tuus ædificabit domum meam, et atria mea : ipsum enim elegi mihi in filium, et ego ero ei in patrem.

28:6 And he said to me: Solomon thy son shall build my house, and my courts: for I have chosen him to be my son, and I will be a father to him.

28:7 Et firmabo regnum ejus usque in æternum, si perseveraverit facere præcepta mea et judicia, sicut et hodie.

28:7 And I will establish his kingdom for ever, it he continue to keep my commandments, and my judgments, as at this day.

28:8 Nunc ergo coram universo cœtu Israël audiente Deo nostro, custodite, et perquirite cuncta mandata Domini Dei nostri : ut possideatis terram bonam, et relinquatis eam filiis vestris post vos usque in sempiternum.

28:8 Now then before all the assembly of Israel, in the hearing of our God, keep ye, and seek all the commandments of the Lord our God: that you may possess the good land, and may leave it to your children after you for ever.

28:9 Tu autem, Salomon fili mi, scito Deum patris tui, et servito ei corde perfecto, animo voluntario : omnia enim corda scrutatur Dominus, et universas mentium cogitationes intelligit. Si quæsieris eum, invenies : si autem dereliqueris eum, projiciet te in æternum.

28:9 And thou my son Solomon, know the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart, and a willing mind: for the Lord searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the thoughts of minds. If thou seek him, thou shalt find him: but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.

28:10 Nunc ergo quia elegit te Dominus ut ædificares domum sanctuarii, confortare, et perfice.

28:10 Now therefore seeing the Lord hath chosen thee to build the house of the sanctuary, take courage, and do it.

28:11 Dedit autem David Salomoni filio suo descriptionem porticus, et templi, et cellariorum, et cœnaculi, et cubiculorum in adytis, et domus propitiationis,

28:11 And David gave to Solomon his son a description of the porch, and of the temple, and of the treasures, and of the upper floor, and of the inner chambers, and of the house for the mercy seat,

28:12 necnon et omnium quæ cogitaverat atriorum et exedrarum per circuitum in thesauros domus Domini, et in thesauros sanctorum,

28:12 As also of all the courts, which he had in his thought, and of the chambers round about, for the treasures of the house of the Lord, and for the treasures of the consecrated things,

28:13 divisionumque sacerdotalium et Leviticarum, in omnia opera domus Domini, et in universa vasa ministerii templi Domini.

28:13 And of the divisions of the priests and of the Levites, for all the works of the house of the Lord, and for all the vessels of the service of the temple of the Lord.

28:14 Aurum in pondere per singula vasa ministerii. Argenti quoque pondus pro vasorum et operum diversitate.

28:14 Gold by weight for every vessel for the ministry. And silver by weight according to the diversity of the vessels and uses.

28:15 Sed et in candelabra aurea, et ad lucernas eorum, aurum pro mensura uniuscujusque candelabri et lucernarum. Similiter et in candelabra argentea, et in lucernas eorum, pro diversitate mensuræ, pondus argenti tradidit.

28:15 He gave also gold for the golden candlesticks, and their lamps, according to the dimensions of every candlestick, and the lamps thereof. In like manner also he gave silver by weight for the silver candlesticks, and for their lamps according to the diversity of the dimensions of them.

28:16 Aurum quoque dedit in mensas propositionis pro diversitate mensarum : similiter et argentum in alias mensas argenteas.

28:16 He gave also gold for the tables of proposition, according to the diversity of the tables: in like manner also silver for other tables of silver.

28:17 Ad fuscinulas quoque, et phialas, et thuribula ex auro purissimo, et leunculos aureos pro qualitate mensuræ pondus distribuit in leunculum et leunculum. Similiter et in leones argenteos diversum argenti pondus separavit.

28:17 For fleshhooks also, and bowls, and censors of fine gold, and for little lions of gold, according to the measure he gave by weight, for every lion. In like manner also for lions of silver he set aside a different weight of silver.

28:18 Altari autem, in quo adoletur incensum, aurum purissimum dedit : ut ex ipso fieret similitudo quadrigæ cherubim extendentium alas, et velantium arcam fœderis Domini.

28:18 And for the altar of incense, he gave the purest gold: and to make the likeness of the chariot of the cherubims spreading their wings, and covering the ark of the covenant of the Lord.

28:19 Omnia, inquit, venerunt scripta manu Domini ad me, ut intelligerem universa opera exemplaris.

28:19 All these things, said he, came to me written by the hand of the Lord that I might understand all the works of the pattern.

28:20 Dixit quoque David Salomoni filio suo : Viriliter age, et confortare, et fac : ne timeas, et ne paveas : Dominus enim Deus meus tecum erit, et non dimittet te nec derelinquet, donec perficias omne opus ministerii domus Domini.

28:20 And David said to Solomon his son: Act like a man, and take courage, and do: fear not, and be not dismayed: for the Lord my God will be with thee, and will not leave thee, nor forsake thee, till thou hast finished all the work for the service of the house of the Lord.

28:21 Ecce divisiones sacerdotum et Levitarum : in omne ministerium domus Domini assistunt tibi, et parati sunt, et noverunt tam principes quam populus facere omnia præcepta tua.

28:21 Behold the courses of the priests and the Levites, for every ministry of the house of the Lord, stand by thee, and are ready, and both the princes, and the people know how to execute all thy commandments.

Chapter 29

29:1 Locutusque est David rex ad omnem ecclesiam : Salomonem filium meum unum elegit Deus, adhuc puerum et tenellum : opus namque grande est, neque enim homini præparatur habitatio, sed Deo.

29:1 And king David said to all the assembly: Solomon my son, whom alone God hath chosen, is as yet young and tender: and the work is great, for a house is prepared not for man, but for God.

29:2 Ego autem totis viribus meis præparavi impensas domus Dei mei. Aurum ad vasa aurea, et argentum in argentea, æs in ænea, ferrum in ferrea, ligna ad lignea : et lapides onychinos, et quasi stibinos, et diversorum colorum, omnemque pretiosum lapidem, et marmor Parium abundantissime :

29:2 And I with all my ability have prepared the expenses for the house of my God. Gold for vessels of gold, and silver for vessels of silver, brass for things of brass, iron for things of iron, wood for things of wood: and onyx stones, and stones like alabaster, and of divers colours, and all manner of precious stones, and marble of Paros in great abundance.

29:3 et super hæc quæ obtuli in domum Dei mei de peculio meo aurum et argentum, do in templum Dei mei, exceptis his quæ præparavi in ædem sanctam.

29:3 Now over and above the things which I have offered into the house of my God I give of my own proper goods, gold and silver for the temple of my God, beside what things I have prepared for the holy house.

29:4 Tria millia talenta auri de auro Ophir, et septem millia talentorum argenti probatissimi ad deaurandos parietes templi.

29:4 Three thousand talents of gold of the gold of Ophir: and seven thousand talents of refined silver, to overlay the walls of the temple.

29:5 Et ubicumque opus est aurum de auro, et ubicumque opus est argentum de argento, opera fiant per manus artificum : et si quis sponte offert, impleat manum suam hodie, et offerat quod voluerit Domino.

29:5 And gold for wheresoever there is need of gold: and silver for wheresoever there is need of silver, for the works to be made by the hands of the artificers: now if any man is willing to offer, let him fill his hand to day, and offer what he pleaseth to the Lord.

29:6 Polliciti sunt itaque principes familiarum, et proceres tribuum Israël, tribuni quoque, et centuriones, et principes possessionum regis.

29:6 Then the heads of the families, and the princes of the tribes of Israel and the captains of thousands, and of hundreds, and the overseers of the king's possessions promised,

29:7 Dederuntque in opera domus Dei auri talenta quinque millia, et solidos decem millia : argenti talenta decem millia, et æris talenta decem et octo millia : ferri quoque centum millia talentorum.

29:7 And they gave for the works of the house of the Lord, of gold, five thousand talents, and ten thousand solids: of silver ten thousand talents: and of brass eighteen thousand talents: and of iron a hundred thousand talents.

29:8 Et apud quemcumque inventi sunt lapides, dederunt in thesauros domus Domini per manum Jahiel Gersonitis.

29:8 And all they that had stones, gave them to the treasures of the house of the Lord, by the hand of Jahiel the Gersonite.

29:9 Lætatusque est populus cum vota sponte promitterent, quia corde toto offerebant ea Domino : sed et David rex lætatus est gaudio magno.

29:9 And the people rejoiced, when they promised their offerings willingly: because they offered them to the Lord with all their heart: and David the king rejoiced also with a great joy.

29:10 Et benedixit Domino coram universa multitudine, et ait : Benedictus es, Domine Deus Israël patris nostri, ab æterno in æternum.

29:10 And he blessed the Lord before all the multitude, and he said: Blessed art thou, O Lord the God of Israel, our father from eternity to eternity.

29:11 Tua est, Domine, magnificentia, et potentia, et gloria, atque victoria : et tibi laus : cuncta enim quæ in cælo sunt et in terra, tua sunt : tuum, Domine, regnum, et tu es super omnes principes.

29:11 Thine, O Lord, is magnificence, and power, and glory, and victory: and to thee is praise: for all that is in heaven, and in earth, is thine: thine is the kingdom, O Lord, and thou art above all princes.

29:12 Tuæ divitiæ, et tua est gloria : tu dominaris omnium. In manu tua virtus et potentia : in manu tua magnitudo, et imperium omnium.

29:12 Thine are riches, and thine is glory, thou hast dominion over all, in thy hand is power and might: in thy hand greatness, and the empire of all things.

29:13 Nunc igitur Deus noster, confitemur tibi, et laudamus nomen tuum inclytum.

29:13 Now therefore our God we give thanks to thee, and we praise thy glorious name.

29:14 Quis ego, et quis populus meus, ut possimus hæc tibi universa promittere ? Tua sunt omnia : et quæ de manu tua accepimus, dedimus tibi.

29:14 Who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to promise thee all these things? all things are thine: and we have given thee what we received of thy hand.

29:15 Peregrini enim sumus coram te, et advenæ, sicut omnes patres nostri. Dies nostri quasi umbra super terram, et nulla est mora.

29:15 For we are sojourners before thee, and strangers, as were all our fathers. I Our days upon earth are as a shadow, and there is no stay.

29:16 Domine Deus noster, omnis hæc copia quam paravimus ut ædificaretur domus nomini sancto tuo, de manu tua est, et tua sunt omnia.

29:16 O Lord our God, all this store that we have prepared to build thee a house for thy holy name, is from thy hand, and all things are thine.

29:17 Scio, Deus meus, quod probes corda, et simplicitatem diligas, unde et ego in simplicitate cordis mei lætus obtuli universa hæc : et populum tuum qui hic repertus est, vidi cum ingenti gaudio tibi offerre donaria.

29:17 I know my God that thou provest hearts, and lovest simplicity, wherefore I also in the simplicity of my heart, have joyfully offered all these things: and I have seen with great joy thy people, which are here present, offer thee their offerings.

29:18 Domine Deus Abraham, et Isaac, et Israël patrum nostrorum, custodi in æternum hanc voluntatem cordis eorum, et semper in venerationem tui mens ista permaneat.

29:18 O Lord God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Israel our fathers, keep for ever this will of their heart, and let this mind remain always for the worship of thee.

29:19 Salomoni quoque filio meo da cor perfectum, ut custodiat mandata tua, testimonia tua, et cæremonias tuas, et faciat universa : et ædificet ædem, cujus impensas paravi.

29:19 And give to Solomon my son a perfect heart, that he may keep thy commandments, thy testimonies, and thy ceremonies, and do all things: and build the house, for which I have provided the charges.

29:20 Præcepit autem David universæ ecclesiæ : Benedicite Domino Deo nostro. Et benedixit omnis ecclesia Domino Deo patrum suorum : et inclinaverunt se, et adoraverunt Deum, et deinde regem.

29:20 And David commanded all the assembly: Bless ye the Lord our God. And all the assembly blessed the Lord the God of their fathers: and they bowed themselves and worshipped God, and then the king.

29:21 Immolaveruntque victimas Domino : et obtulerunt holocausta die sequenti, tauros mille, arietes mille, agnos mille cum libaminibus suis, et universo ritu abundantissime in omnem Israël.

29:21 And they sacrificed victims to the Lord: and they offered holocausts the next day, a thousand bullocks, a thousand rams, a thousand lambs, with their libations, and with every thing prescribed most abundantly for all Israel.

29:22 Et comederunt, et biberunt coram Domino in die illo cum grandi lætitia. Et unxerunt secundo Salomonem filium David. Unxerunt autem eum Domino in principem, et Sadoc in pontificem.

29:22 And they ate, and drank before the Lord that day with great joy. And they anointed the second time Solomon the son of David. And they anointed him to the Lord to be prince, and Sadoc to be high priest.

29:23 Seditque Salomon super solium Domini in regem pro David patre suo, et cunctis placuit : et paruit illi omnis Israël.

29:23 And Solomon sat on the throne of the Lord as king instead of David his father, and he pleased all: and all Israel obeyed him.

29:24 Sed et universi principes, et potentes, et cuncti filii regis David dederunt manum, et subjecti fuerunt Salomoni regi.

29:24 And all the princes, and men of power, and all the sons of king David gave their hand, and were subject to Solomon the king.

29:25 Magnificavit ergo Dominus Salomonem super omnem Israël : et dedit illi gloriam regni, qualem nullus habuit ante eum rex Israël.

29:25 And the Lord magnified Solomon over all Israel: and gave him the glory of a reign, such as no king of Israel had before him.

29:26 Igitur David filius Isai regnavit super universum Israël.

29:26 So David the son of Isai reigned over all Israel.

29:27 Et dies quibus regnavit super Israël, fuerunt quadraginta anni : in Hebron regnavit septem annis, et in Jerusalem annis triginta tribus.

29:27 And the days that he reigned over Israel, were forty years: in Hebron he reigned seven years, and in Jerusalem three and thirty years.

29:28 Et mortuus est in senectute bona, plenus dierum, et divitiis, et gloria : et regnavit Salomon filius ejus pro eo.

29:28 And he died in a good age, full of days, and riches, and glory. And Solomon his son reigned in his stead.

29:29 Gesta autem David regis priora et novissima scripta sunt in libro Samuelis videntis, et in libro Nathan prophetæ, atque in volumine Gad videntis :

29:29 Now the acts of king David first and last are written in the book of Samuel the seer, and in the book of Nathan the prophet, and in the book of Gad the seer:

29:30 universique regni ejus, et fortitudinis, et temporum quæ transierunt sub eo, sive in Israël, sive in cunctis regnis terrarum.

29:30 And of all his reign, and his valour, and of the times that passed under him, either in Israel, or in all the kingdoms of the countries.

II Chronicles

Chapter 1

1:1 Confortatus est ergo Salomon filius David in regno suo, et Dominus Deus ejus erat cum eo, et magnificavit eum in excelsum.

1:1 And Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and the Lord his God was with him, and magnified him to a high degree.

1:2 Præcepitque Salomon universo Israëli, tribunis, et centurionibus, et ducibus, et judicibus omnis Israël, et principibus familiarum :

1:2 And Solomon gave orders to all Israel, to the captains of thousands, and of hundreds, and to the rulers, and to the judges of all Israel, and the heads of the families:

1:3 et abiit cum universa multitudine in excelsum Gabaon, ubi erat tabernaculum fœderis Dei, quod fecit Moyses famulus Dei in solitudine.

1:3 And he went with all the multitude to the high place of Gabaon, where was the tabernacle of the covenant of the Lord, which Moses the servant of God made, in the wilderness.

1:4 Arcam autem Dei adduxerat David de Cariathiarim in locum quem præparaverat ei, et ubi fixerat illi tabernaculum, hoc est, in Jerusalem.

1:4 For David had brought the ark of God from Cariathiarim to the place, which he had prepared for it, and where he had pitched a tabernacle for it, that is, in Jerusalem.

1:5 Altare quoque æneum quod fabricatus fuerat Beseleel filius Uri filii Hur, ibi erat coram tabernaculo Domini : quod et requisivit Salomon, et omnis ecclesia.

1:5 And the altar of brass, which Beseleel the son of Uri the son of Hur had made, was there before the tabernacle of the Lord: and Solomon and all the assembly sought it:

1:6 Ascenditque Salomon ad altare æneum, coram tabernaculo fœderis Domini, et obtulit in eo mille hostias.

1:6 And Solomon went up thither to the brazen altar, before the tabernacle of the covenant of the Lord, and offered up on it a thousand victims.

1:7 Ecce autem in ipsa nocte apparuit ei Deus, dicens : Postula quod vis, ut dem tibi.

1:7 And behold that night God appeared to him, saying: Ask what thou wilt that I should give thee.

1:8 Dixitque Salomon Deo : Tu fecisti cum David patre meo misericordiam magnam, et constituisti me regem pro eo.

1:8 And Solomon said to God: Thou hast shewn great kindness to my father David: and hast made me king in his stead.

1:9 Nunc ergo Domine Deus, impleatur sermo tuus quem pollicitus es David patri meo : tu enim me fecisti regem super populum tuum multum, qui tam innumerabilis est quam pulvis terræ.

1:9 Now therefore, O Lord God, let thy word be fulfilled, which thou hast promised to David my father: for thou hast made me king over thy great people, which is as innumerable as the dust of the earth.

1:10 Da mihi sapientiam et intelligentiam, ut ingrediar et egrediar coram populo tuo : quis enim potest hunc populum tuum digne, qui tam grandis est, judicare ?

1:10 Give me wisdom and knowledge that I may come in and go out before thy people: for who can worthily judge this thy people, which is so great?

1:11 Dixit autem Deus ad Salomonem : Quia hoc magis placuit cordi tuo, et non postulasti divitias, et substantiam, et gloriam, neque animas eorum qui te oderant, sed nec dies vitæ plurimos : petisti autem sapientiam et scientiam, ut judicare possis populum meum super quem constitui te regem :

1:11 And God said to Solomon: Because this choice hath pleased thy heart, and thou hast not asked riches, and wealth, and glory, nor the lives of them that hate thee, nor many days of life: but hast asked wisdom and knowledge, to be able to judge my people, over which I have made thee king,

1:12 sapientia et scientia data sunt tibi : divitias autem et substantiam et gloriam dabo tibi, ita ut nullus in regibus nec ante te nec post te fuerit similis tui.

1:12 Wisdom and knowledge are granted to thee: and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and glory, so that none of the kings before thee, nor after thee, shall be like thee.

1:13 Venit ergo Salomon ab excelso Gabaon in Jerusalem coram tabernaculo fœderis, et regnavit super Israël.

1:13 Then Solomon came from the high place of Gabaon to Jerusalem before the tabernacle of the covenant, and reigned over Israel.

1:14 Congregavitque sibi currus et equites, et facti sunt ei mille quadringenti currus, et duodecim millia equitum : et fecit eos esse in urbibus quadrigarum, et cum rege in Jerusalem.

1:14 And he gathered to himself chariots and horsemen, and he had a thousand four hundred chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen: and he placed them in the cities of the chariots, and with the king in Jerusalem.

1:15 Præbuitque rex argentum et aurum in Jerusalem quasi lapides, et cedros quasi sycomoros quæ nascuntur in campestribus multitudine magna.

1:15 And the king made silver and gold to be in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar trees as sycamores, which grow in the plains in great multitude.

1:16 Adducebantur autem ei equi de Ægypto et de Coa a negotiatoribus regis, qui ibant et emebant pretio,

1:16 And there were horses brought him from Egypt, and from Coa by the king's merchants, who went, and bought at a price,

1:17 quadrigam equorum sexcentis argenteis, et equum centum quinquaginta : similiter de universis regnis Hethæorum, et a regibus Syriæ emptio celebrabatur.

1:17 A chariot of four horses for six hundred pieces of silver, and a horse for a hundred and fifty: in like manner market was made in all the kingdoms of the Hethites, and of the kings of Syria.

Chapter 2

2:1 Decrevit autem Salomon ædificare domum nomini Domini, et palatium sibi.

2:1 And Solomon determined to build a house to the name of the Lord, and a palace for himself.

2:2 Et numeravit septuaginta millia virorum portantium humeris, et octoginta millia qui cæderent lapides in montibus, præpositosque eorum tria millia sexcentos.

2:2 And he numbered out seventy thousand men to bear burdens, and eighty thousand to hew stones in the mountains, and three thousand six hundred to oversee them.

2:3 Misit quoque ad Hiram regem Tyri, dicens : Sicut egisti cum David patre meo, et misisti ei ligna cedrina ut ædificaret sibi domum, in qua et habitavit :

2:3 He sent also to Hiram king of Tyre, saying: As thou didst with David my father, and didst send him cedars, to build him a house, in which he dwelt:

2:4 sic fac mecum ut ædificem domum nomini Domini Dei mei, ut consecrem eam ad adolendum incensum coram illo, et fumiganda aromata, et ad propositionem panum sempiternam, et ad holocautomata mane, et vespere, sabbatis quoque, et neomeniis, et solemnitatibus Domini Dei nostri in sempiternum, quæ mandata sunt Israëli.

2:4 So do with me that I may build a house to the name of the Lord my God, to dedicate it to burn incense before him, and to perfume with aromatical spices, and for the continual setting forth of bread, and for the holocausts, morning and evening, and on the sabbaths, and on the new moons, and the solemnities of the Lord our God for ever, which are commanded for Israel.

2:5 Domus enim quam ædificare cupio, magna est : magnus est enim Deus noster super omnes deos.

2:5 For the house which I desire to build, is great: for our God is great above all gods.

2:6 Quis ergo poterit prævalere, ut ædificet ei dignam domum ? si cælum, et cæli cælorum, capere eum nequeunt, quantus ego sum, ut possim ædificare ei domum ? sed ad hoc tantum, ut adoleatur incensum coram illo.

2:6 Who then can be able to build him a worthy house? if heaven, and the heavens of heavens cannot contain him: who am I that I should be able to build him a house? but to this end only, that incense may be burnt before him.

2:7 Mitte ergo mihi virum eruditum, qui noverit operari in auro, et argento, ære, et ferro, purpura, coccino, et hyacintho : et qui sciat sculpere cælaturas cum his artificibus quos mecum habeo in Judæa, et Jerusalem, quos præparavit David pater meus.

2:7 Send me therefore a skilful man, that knoweth how to work in gold, and in silver, in brass, and in iron, in purple, in scarlet and in blue, and that hath skill in engraving, with the artificers, which I have with me in Judea and Jerusalem, whom David my father provided.

2:8 Sed et ligna cedrina mitte mihi, et arceuthina, et pinea de Libano : scio enim quod servi tui noverint cædere ligna de Libano : et erunt servi mei cum servis tuis,

2:8 Send me also cedars, and fir trees, and pine trees from Libanus: for I know that thy servants are skilful in cutting timber in Libanus, and my servants shall be with thy servants,

2:9 ut parentur mihi ligna plurima. Domus enim quam cupio ædificare, magna est nimis, et inclyta.

2:9 To provide me timber in abundance. For the house which I desire to build, is to be exceeding great, and glorious.

2:10 Præterea operariis qui cæsuri sunt ligna, servis tuis, dabo in cibaria tritici coros viginti millia, et hordei coros totidem, et vini viginti millia metretas, olei quoque sata viginti millia.

2:10 And I will give thy servants the workmen that are to cut down the trees, for their food twenty thousand cores of wheat, and as many cores of barley, and twenty thousand measures of wine, and twenty thousand measures of oil.

2:11 Dixit autem Hiram rex Tyri per litteras quas miserat Salomoni : Quia dilexit Dominus populum suum, idcirco te regnare fecit super eum.

2:11 And Hiram king of Tyre sent a letter to Solomon, saying: Because the Lord hath loved his people, therefore he hath made thee king over them.

2:12 Et addidit, dicens : Benedictus Dominus Deus Israël, qui fecit cælum et terram : qui dedit David regi filium sapientem et eruditum et sensatum atque prudentem, ut ædificaret domum Domino, et palatium sibi.

2:12 And he added, saying: Blessed be the Lord the God of Israel, who made heaven and earth, who hath given to king David a wise and knowing son, endued with understanding and prudence, to build a house to the Lord, and a palace for himself.

2:13 Misi ergo tibi virum prudentem et scientissimum Hiram patrem meum,

2:13 I therefore have sent thee my father Hiram, a wise and most skilful man,

2:14 filium mulieris de filiabus Dan, cujus pater fuit Tyrius, qui novit operari in auro, et argento, ære, et ferro, et marmore, et lignis, in purpura quoque, et hyacintho, et bysso, et coccino : et qui scit cælare omnem sculpturam, et adinvenire prudenter quodcumque in opere necessarium est cum artificibus tuis, et cum artificibus domini mei David patris tui.

2:14 The son of a woman of the daughters of Dan, whose father was a Tyrian, who knoweth how to work in gold, and in silver, in brass, and in iron, and in marble, and in timber, in purple also, and violet, and silk and scarlet: and who knoweth to grave all sort of graving, and to devise ingeniously all that there may be need of in the work with thy artificers, and with the artificers of my lord David thy father.

2:15 Triticum ergo, et hordeum, et oleum, et vinum, quæ pollicitus es, domine mi, mitte servis tuis.

2:15 The wheat therefore, and the barley and the oil, and the wine, which thou, my lord, hast promised, send to thy servants.

2:16 Nos autem cædemus ligna de Libano, quot necessaria habueris, et applicabimus ea ratibus per mare in Joppe : tuum autem erit transferre ea in Jerusalem.

2:16 And we will cut down as many trees out of Libanus, as thou shalt want, and will convey them in floats by sea to Joppe: and it will be thy part to bring them thence to Jerusalem.

2:17 Numeravit igitur Salomon omnes viros proselytos qui erant in terra Israël, post dinumerationem quam dinumeravit David pater ejus, et inventi sunt centum quinquaginta millia, et tria millia sexcenti.

2:17 And Solomon numbered all the proselytes in the land of Israel, after the numbering which David his father had made, and they were found a hundred and fifty-three thousand and six hundred.

2:18 Fecitque ex eis septuaginta millia qui humeris onera portarent, et octoginta millia qui lapides in montibus cæderent : tria autem millia et sexcentos præpositos operum populi.

2:18 And he set seventy thousand of them to carry burdens on their shoulders, and eighty thousand to hew stones in the mountains: and three thousand and six hundred to be overseers of the work of the people.

Chapter 3

3:1 Et cœpit Salomon ædificare domum Domini in Jerusalem in monte Moria, qui demonstratus fuerat David patri ejus, in loco quem paraverat David in area Ornan Jebusæi.

3:1 And Solomon began to build the house of the Lord in Jerusalem, in mount Moria, which had been shewn to David his father, in the place which David had prepared in the thrashingfloor of Ornan the Jebusite.

3:2 Cœpit autem ædificare mense secundo, anno quarto regni sui.

3:2 And he began to build in the second month, in the fourth year of his reign.

3:3 Et hæc sunt fundamenta quæ jecit Salomon, ut ædificaret domum Dei : longitudinis cubitos in mensura prima sexaginta, latitudinis cubitos viginti.

3:3 Now these are the foundations, which Solomon laid, to build the house of God, the length by the first measure sixty cubits, the breadth twenty cubits.

3:4 Porticum vero ante frontem, quæ tendebatur in longum juxta mensuram latitudinis domus, cubitorum viginti : porro altitudo centum viginti cubitorum erat : et deauravit eam intrinsecus auro mundissimo.

3:4 And the porch in the front, which was extended in length according to the measure of the breadth of the house, twenty cubits: and the height was a hundred and twenty cubits: and he overlaid it within with pure gold.

3:5 Domum quoque majorem texit tabulis ligneis abiegnis, et laminas auri obrizi affixit per totum : sculpsitque in ea palmas, et quasi catenulas se invicem complectentes.

3:5 And the greater house he ceiled with deal boards, and overlaid them with plates of fine gold throughout: and he graved in them palm trees, and like little chains interlaced with one another.

3:6 Stravit quoque pavimentum templi pretiosissimo marmore, decore multo.

3:6 He paved also the floor of the temple with most precious marble, of great beauty.

3:7 Porro aurum erat probatissimum, de cujus laminis texit domum, et trabes ejus, et postes, et parietes, et ostia : et cælavit cherubim in parietibus.

3:7 And the gold of the plates with which he overlaid the house, and the beams thereof, and the posts, and the walls, and the doors was of the finest: and he graved cherubims on the walls.

3:8 Fecit quoque domum Sancti sanctorum : longitudinem juxta latitudinem domus cubitorum viginti : et latitudinem similiter viginti cubitorum : et laminis aureis texit eam, quasi talentis sexcentis.

3:8 He made also the house of the holy of holies: the length of it according to the breadth of the temple, twenty cubits, and the breadth of it in like manner twenty cubits: and he overlaid it with plates of gold, amounting to about six hundred talents.

3:9 Sed et clavos fecit aureos, ita ut singuli clavi siclos quinquagenos appenderent : cœnacula quoque texit auro.

3:9 He made also nails of gold, and the weight of every nail was fifty sicles: the upper chambers also he overlaid with gold.

3:10 Fecit etiam in domo Sancti sanctorum cherubim duos, opere statuario : et texit eos auro.

3:10 He made also in the house of the holy of holies two cherubims of image work: and he overlaid them with gold.

3:11 Alæ cherubim viginti cubitis extendebantur, ita ut una ala haberet cubitos quinque et tangeret parietem domus : et altera quinque cubitos habens, alam tangeret alterius cherub.

3:11 The wings of the cherubims were extended twenty cubits, so that one wing was five cubits long, and reached to the wall of the house: and the other was also five cubits long, and reached to the wing of the other cherub.

3:12 Similiter cherub alterius ala, quinque habebat cubitos, et tangebat parietem : et ala ejus altera quinque cubitorum, alam cherub alterius contingebat.

3:12 In like manner the wing of the other cherub, was five cubits long, and reached to the wall: and his other wing was five cubits long, and touched the wing of the other cherub.

3:13 Igitur alæ utriusque cherubim expansæ erant et extendebantur per cubitos viginti : ipsi autem stabant erectis pedibus, et facies eorum erant versæ ad exteriorem domum.

3:13 So the wings of the two cherubims were spread forth, and were extended twenty cubits: and they stood upright on their feet, and their faces were turned toward the house without.

3:14 Fecit quoque velum ex hyacintho, purpura, cocco, et bysso : et intexuit ei cherubim.

3:14 He made also a veil of violet, purple, scarlet, and silk: and wrought in it cherubims.

3:15 Ante fores etiam templi duas columnas, quæ triginta et quinque cubitos habebant altitudinis : porro capita earum, quinque cubitorum.

3:15 He made also before the doors of the temple two pillars, which were five and thirty cubits high: and their chapiters were five cubits.

3:16 Necnon et quasi catenulas in oraculo, et superposuit eas capitibus columnarum : malogranata etiam centum, quæ catenulis interposuit.

3:16 He made also as it were little chains in the oracle, and he put them on the heads of the pillars: and a hundred pomegranates, which he put between the little chains.

3:17 Ipsas quoque columnas posuit in vestibulo templi, unam a dextris, et alteram a sinistris : eam quæ a dextris erat, vocavit Jachin : et quæ ad lævam, Booz.

3:17 These pillars he put at the entrance of the temple, one on the right hand, and the other on the left: that which was on the right hand, he called Jachin: and that on the left hand, Booz.

Chapter 4

4:1 Fecit quoque altare æneum viginti cubitorum longitudinis, et viginti cubitorum latitudinis, et decem cubitorum altitudinis.

4:1 He made also an altar of brass twenty cubits long, and twenty cubits broad, and ten cubits high.

4:2 Mare etiam fusile decem cubitis a labio usque ad labium, rotundum per circuitum : quinque cubitos habebat altitudinis, et funiculus triginta cubitorum ambiebat gyrum ejus.

4:2 Also a molten sea of ten cubits from brim to brim, round in compass: it was five cubits high, and a line of thirty cubits compassed it round about.

4:3 Similitudo quoque boum erat subter illud, et decem cubitis quædam extrinsecus cælaturæ, quasi duobus versibus alvum maris circuibant. Boves autem erant fusiles :

4:3 And under it there was the likeness of oxen, and certain engravings on the outside of ten cubits compassed the belly of the sea, as it were with two rows.

4:4 et ipsum mare super duodecim boves impositum erat, quorum tres respiciebant ad aquilonem, et alii tres ad occidentem : porro tres alii meridiem, et tres qui reliqui erant, orientem, habentes mare superpositum : posteriora autem boum erant intrinsecus sub mari.

4:4 And the oxen were cast: and the sea itself was set upon the twelve oxen, three of which looked toward the north, and other three toward the west: and other three toward the south, and the other three that remained toward the east, and the sea stood upon them: and the hinder parts of the oxen were inward under the sea.

4:5 Porro vastitas ejus habebat mensuram palmi, et labium illius erat quasi labium calicis, vel repandi lilii : capiebatque tria millia metretas.

4:5 Now the thickness of it was a handbreadth, and the brim of it was like the brim of a cup, or of a crisped lily: and it held three thousand measures.

4:6 Fecit quoque conchas decem : et posuit quinque a dextris, et quinque a sinistris, ut lavarent in eis omnia quæ in holocaustum oblaturi erant : porro in mari sacerdotes lavabantur.

4:6 He made also ten lavers: and he set five on the right hand, and five on the left, to wash in them all such things as they were to offer for holocausts: but the sea was for the priests to wash in.

4:7 Fecit autem et candelabra aurea decem secundum speciem qua jussa erant fieri : et posuit ea in templo, quinque a dextris, et quinque a sinistris.

4:7 And he made ten golden candlesticks, according to the form which they were commanded to be made by: and he set them in the temple, five on the right hand, and five on the left.

4:8 Necnon et mensas decem : et posuit eas in templo, quinque a dextris, et quinque a sinistris : phialas quoque aureas centum.

4:8 Moreover also ten tables: and he set them in the temple, five on the right side, and five on the left. Also a hundred bowls of gold.

4:9 Fecit etiam atrium sacerdotum, et basilicam grandem : et ostia in basilica, quæ texit ære.

4:9 He made also the court of the priests, and a great hall, and doors in the hall, which he covered with brass.

4:10 Porro mare posuit in latere dextro contra orientem ad meridiem.

4:10 And he set the sea on the right side over against the east toward the south.

4:11 Fecit autem Hiram lebetes, et creagras, et phialas : et complevit omne opus regis in domo Dei :

4:11 And Hiram made caldrons, and fleshhooks, and bowls: and finished all the king's work the house of God:

4:12 hoc est, columnas duas, et epistylia, et capita, et quasi quædam retiacula, quæ capita tegerent super epistylia.

4:12 That is to say, the two pillars, and the pommels, and the chapiters, and the network, to cover the chapiters over the pommels.

4:13 Malogranata quoque quadringenta, et retiacula duo ita ut bini ordines malogranatorum singulis retiaculis jungerentur, quæ protegerent epistylia, et capita columnarum.

4:13 And four hundred pomegranates, and two wreaths of network, so that two rows of pomegranates were joined to each wreath, to cover the pommels, and the chapiters of the pillars.

4:14 Bases etiam fecit, et conchas, quas superposuit basibus :

4:14 He made also bases, and lavers, which he set upon the bases:

4:15 mare unum, boves quoque duodecim sub mari,

4:15 One sea, and twelve oxen under the sea;

4:16 et lebetes, et creagras, et phialas. Omnia vasa fecit Salomoni Hiram pater ejus in domo Domini ex ære mundissimo.

4:16 And the caldrons, and fleshhooks, and bowls. All the vessels did Hiram his father make for Solomon in the house of the Lord of the finest brass.

4:17 In regione Jordanis, fudit ea rex in argillosa terra inter Sochot et Saredatha.

4:17 In the country near the Jordan did the king cast them, in a clay ground between Sochot and Saredatha.

4:18 Erat autem multitudo vasorum innumerabilis, ita ut ignoraretur pondus æris.

4:18 And the multitude of vessels was innumerable, so that the weight of the brass was not known.

4:19 Fecitque Salomon omnia vasa domus Dei, et altare aureum, et mensas, et super eas panes propositionis :

4:19 And Solomon made all the vessels for the house of God, and the golden altar, and the tables, upon which were the loaves of proposition,

4:20 candelabra quoque cum lucernis suis ut lucerent ante oraculum juxta ritum ex auro purissimo :

4:20 The candlesticks also of most pure gold with their lamps to give light before the oracle, according to the manner.

4:21 et florentia quædam, et lucernas, et forcipes aureos : omnia de auro mundissimo facta sunt.

4:21 And certain flowers, and lamps, and golden tongs: all were made of the finest gold.

4:22 Thymiateria quoque, et thuribula, et phialas, et mortariola ex auro purissimo. Et ostia cælavit templi interioris, id est, in Sancta sanctorum : et ostia templi forinsecus aurea. Sicque completum est omne opus quod fecit Salomon in domo Domini.

4:22 The vessels also for the perfumes, and the censers, and the bowls, and the mortars, of pure gold. And he graved the doors of the inner temple, that is, for the holy of holies: and the doors of the temple without were of gold. And thus all the work was finished which Solomon made in the house of the Lord.

Chapter 5

5:1 Intulit igitur Salomon omnia quæ voverat David pater suus : argentum, et aurum, et universa vasa posuit in thesauris domus Dei.

5:1 Then Solomon brought in all those things that David his father had vowed, the silver, and the gold, and all the vessels he put among the treasures of the house of God.

5:2 Post quæ congregavit majores natu Israël, et cunctos principes tribuum, et capita familiarum de filiis Israël in Jerusalem, ut adducerent arcam fœderis Domini de civitate David, quæ est Sion.

5:2 And after this he gathered together the ancients of Israel and all the princes of the tribes, and the heads of the families, of the children of Israel to Jerusalem, to bring the ark of the covenant of the Lord out of the city of David, which is Sion.

5:3 Venerunt itaque ad regem omnes viri Israël in die solemni mensis septimi.

5:3 And all the men of Israel came to the king in the solemn day of the seventh month.

5:4 Cumque venissent cuncti seniorum Israël, portaverunt Levitæ arcam,

5:4 And when all the ancients of Israel were come, the Levites took up the ark,

5:5 et intulerunt eam, et omnem paraturam tabernaculi. Porro vasa sanctuarii, quæ erant in tabernaculo, portaverunt sacerdotes cum Levitis.

5:5 And brought it in, together with all the furniture of the tabernacle. And the priests with the Levites carried the vessels of the sanctuary, which were in the tabernacle.

5:6 Rex autem Salomon, et universus cœtus Israël, et omnes qui fuerunt congregati ante arcam, immolabant arietes et boves absque ullo numero : tanta enim erat multitudo victimarum.

5:6 And king Solomon and all the assembly of Israel and all that were gathered together before the ark, sacrificed rams, and oxen without number: so great was the multitude of the victims.

5:7 Et intulerunt sacerdotes arcam fœderis Domini in locum suum, id est, ad oraculum templi, in Sancta sanctorum subter alas cherubim :

5:7 And the priests brought in the ark of the covenant of the Lord into its place, that is, to the oracle of the temple, into the holy of holies under the wings of the cherubims:

5:8 ita ut cherubim expanderent alas suas super locum in quo posita erat arca, et ipsam arcam tegerent cum vectibus suis.

5:8 So that the cherubims spread their wings over the place, in which the ark was set, and covered the ark itself and its staves.

5:9 Vectium autem quibus portabatur arca, quia paululum longiores erant, capita parebant ante oraculum : si vero quis paululum fuisset extrinsecus, eos videre non poterat. Fuit itaque arca ibi usque in præsentem diem.

5:9 Now the ends of the staves wherewith the ark was carried, because they were some thing longer, were seen before the oracle: but if a man were a little outward, he could not see them. So the ark has been there unto this day.

5:10 Nihilque erat aliud in arca, nisi duæ tabulæ quas posuerat Moyses in Horeb, quando legem dedit Dominus filiis Israël egredientibus ex Ægypto.

5:10 And there was nothing else in the ark but the two tables which Moses put there at Horeb when the Lord gave the law to the children of Israel, at their coming out of Egypt.

5:11 Egressis autem sacerdotibus de sanctuario (omnes enim sacerdotes qui ibi potuerant inveniri, sanctificati sunt : nec adhuc in illo tempore vices et ministeriorum ordo inter eos divisus erat),

5:11 Now when the priests were come out of the sanctuary, for all the priests that could be found there, were sanctified: and as yet at that time the courses and orders of the ministries were not divided among them,

5:12 tam Levitæ quam cantores, id est, et qui sub Asaph erant, et qui sub Eman, et qui sub Idithun, filii et fratres eorum vestiti byssinis, cymbalis, et psalteriis, et citharis concrepabant, stantes ad orientalem plagam altaris : et cum eis sacerdotes centum viginti canentes tubis.

5:12 Both the Levites and the singing men, that is, both they that were under Asaph, and they that were under Heman, and they that were under Idithun, with their sons, and their brethren, clothed with fine linen, sounded with cymbals, and psalteries, and harps, standing on the east side of the altar, and with them a hundred and twenty priests, sounding with trumpets.

5:13 Igitur cunctis pariter, et tubis, et voce, et cymbalis, et organis, et diversi generis musicorum concinentibus, et vocem in sublime tollentibus, longe sonitus audiebatur, ita ut cum Dominum laudare cœpissent et dicere : Confitemini Domino quoniam bonus, quoniam in æternum misericordia ejus : impleretur domus Dei nube,

5:13 So when they all sounded together, both with trumpets, and voice, and cymbals, and organs, and with divers kind of musical instruments, and lifted up their voice on high: the sound was heard afar off, so that when they began to praise the Lord, and to say: Give glory to the Lord for he is good, for his mercy endureth for ever: the house of God was filled with a cloud.

5:14 nec possent sacerdotes stare et ministrare propter caliginem. Compleverat enim gloria Domini domum Dei.

5:14 Nor could the priests stand and minister by reason of the cloud. For the glory of the Lord had filled the house of God.

Chapter 6

6:1 Tunc Salomon ait : Dominus pollicitus est ut habitaret in caligine :

6:1 Then Solomon said: The Lord promised that he would dwell in a cloud.

6:2 ego autem ædificavi domum nomini ejus, ut habitaret ibi in perpetuum.

6:2 But I have built a house to his name, that he might dwell there for ever.

6:3 Et convertit rex faciem suam, et benedixit universæ multitudini Israël (nam omnis turba stabat intenta), et ait :

6:3 And the king turned his face, and blessed all the multitude of Israel for all the multitude stood attentive and he said:

6:4 Benedictus Dominus Deus Israël, qui quod locutus est David patri meo, opere complevit, dicens :

6:4 Blessed be the Lord the God of Israel, who hath accomplished in deed that which he spoke to David my father, saying:

6:5 A die qua eduxi populum meum de terra Ægypti, non elegi civitatem de cunctis tribubus Israël ut ædificaretur in ea domus nomini meo, neque elegi quemquam alium virum ut esset dux in populo Israël :

6:5 From the day that I brought my people out of the land of Egypt, I chose no city among all the tribes of Israel, for a house to be built in it to my name: neither chose I any other man, to be the ruler of my people Israel.

6:6 sed elegi Jerusalem ut sit nomen meum in ea, et elegi David ut constituerem eum super populum meum Israël.

6:6 But I chose Jerusalem, that my name might be there: and I chose David to set him over my people Israel.

6:7 Cumque fuisset voluntatis David patris mei ut ædificaret domum nomini Domini Dei Israël,

6:7 And whereas David my father had a mind to build a house to the name of the Lord the God of Israel,

6:8 dixit Dominus ad eum : Quia hæc fuit voluntas tua, ut ædificares domum nomini meo, bene quidem fecisti hujuscemodi habere voluntatem :

6:8 The Lord said to him: Forasmuch as it was thy will to build a house to my name, thou hast done well indeed in having such a will:

6:9 sed non tu ædificabis domum : verum filius tuus, qui egredietur de lumbis tuis, ipse ædificabit domum nomini meo.

6:9 But thou shalt not build the house, but thy son, who shall come out of thy loins, he shall build a house to my name.

6:10 Complevit ergo Dominus sermonem suum quem locutus fuerat : et ego surrexi pro David patre meo, et sedi super thronum Israël, sicut locutus est Dominus : et ædificavi domum nomini Domini Dei Israël.

6:10 The Lord therefore hath accomplished his word which he spoke: and I am risen up in the place of David my father, and sit upon the throne of Israel, as the Lord promised: and have built a house to the name of the Lord God of Israel.

6:11 Et posui in ea arcam in qua est pactum Domini quod pepigit cum filiis Israël.

6:11 And I have put in it the ark, wherein is the covenant of the Lord, which he made with the children of Israel.

6:12 Stetit ergo coram altari Domini ex adverso universæ multitudinis Israël, et extendit manus suas.

6:12 And he stood before the altar of the Lord, in presence of all the multitude of Israel, and stretched forth his hands.

6:13 Siquidem fecerat Salomon basim æneam, et posuerat eam in medio basilicæ, habentem quinque cubitos longitudinis, et quinque cubitos latitudinis, et tres cubitos altitudinis : stetitque super eam, et deinceps flexis genibus contra universam multitudinem Israël, et palmis in cælum levatis,

6:13 For Solomon had made a brazen scaffold, and had set it in the midst of the temple, which was five cubits long, and five cubits broad, and three cubits high: and he stood upon it: then kneeling down in the presence of all the multitude of Israel, and lifting up his hands towards heaven,

6:14 ait : Domine Deus Israël, non est similis tui deus in cælo et in terra : qui custodis pactum et misericordiam cum servis tuis qui ambulant coram te in toto corde suo :

6:14 He said: O Lord God of Israel, there is no God like thee in heaven nor in earth: who keepest covenant and mercy with thy servants, that walk before thee with all their hearts:

6:15 qui præstitisti servo tuo David patri meo quæcumque locutus fueras ei : et quæ ore promiseras, opere complesti, sicut et præsens tempus probat.

6:15 Who hast performed to thy servant David my father all that thou hast promised him: and hast accomplished in fact, what thou hast spoken with thy mouth, as also the present time proveth.

6:16 Nunc ergo Domine Deus Israël, imple servo tuo patri meo David quæcumque locutus es, dicens : Non deficiet ex te vir coram me, qui sedeat super thronum Israël : ita tamen si custodierint filii tui vias suas, et ambulaverint in lege mea, sicut et tu ambulasti coram me.

6:16 Now then, O Lord God of Israel, fulfil to thy servant David my father, whatsoever thou hast promised him, saying: There shall not fail thee a man in my sight, to sit upon the throne of Israel: yet so that thy children take heed to their ways, and walk in my law, as thou hast walked before me.

6:17 Et nunc Domine Deus Israël, firmetur sermo tuus quem locutus es servo tuo David.

6:17 And now, Lord God of Israel, let thy word be established which thou hast spoken to thy servant David.

6:18 Ergone credibile est ut habitet Deus cum hominibus super terram ? si cælum et cæli cælorum non te capiunt, quanto magis domus ista quam ædificavi ?

6:18 Is it credible then that God should dwell with men on the earth? If heaven and the heavens of heavens do not contain thee, how much less this house, which I have built?

6:19 Sed ad hoc tantum facta est, ut respicias orationem servi tui, et obsecrationem ejus, Domine Deus meus, et audias preces quas fundit famulus tuus coram te :

6:19 But to this end only it is made, that thou mayest regard the prayer of thy servant and his supplication, O Lord my God: and mayest hear the prayers which thy servant poureth out before thee.

6:20 ut aperias oculos tuos super domum istam diebus ac noctibus, super locum in quo pollicitus es ut invocaretur nomen tuum,

6:20 That thou mayest open thy eyes upon this house day and night, upon the place wherein thou hast promised that thy name should be called upon,

6:21 et exaudires orationem quam servus tuus orat in eo : et exaudias preces famuli tui, et populi tui Israël. Quicumque oraverit in loco isto, exaudi de habitaculo tuo, id est, de cælis, et propitiare.

6:21 And that thou wouldst hear the prayer which thy servant prayeth in it: hearken then to the prayers of thy servant, and of thy people Israel. Whosoever shall pray in its place, hear thou from thy dwelling place, that is, from heaven, and shew mercy.

6:22 Si peccaverit quispiam in proximum suum, et jurare contra eum paratus venerit, seque maledicto constrinxerit coram altari in domo ista :

6:22 If any man sin against his neighbour, and come to swear against him, and bind himself with a curse before the altar in this house:

6:23 tu audies de cælo, et facies judicium servorum tuorum, ita ut reddas iniquo viam suam in caput proprium, et ulciscaris justum, retribuens ei secundum justitiam suam.

6:23 Then hear thou from heaven, and do justice to thy servants, so to requite the wicked by making his wickedness fall upon his own head, and to revenge the just, rewarding him according to his justice.

6:24 Si superatus fuerit populus tuus Israël ab inimicis (peccabunt enim tibi), et conversi egerint pœnitentiam, et obsecraverint nomen tuum, et fuerint deprecati in loco isto,

6:24 If thy people Israel be overcome by their enemies, (for they will sin against thee,) and being converted shall do penance, and call upon thy name, and pray to thee in this place,

6:25 tu exaudies de cælo : et propitiare peccato populi tui Israël, et reduc eos in terram quam dedisti eis, et patribus eorum.

6:25 Then hear thou from heaven, and forgive the sin of thy people Israel and bring them back into the land which thou gavest to them, and their fathers.

6:26 Si clauso cælo pluvia non fluxerit propter peccata populi, et deprecati te fuerint in loco isto, et confessi nomini tuo, et conversi a peccatis suis, cum eos afflixeris,

6:26 If the heavens be shut up, and there fall no rain by reason of the sin of the people, and they shall pray to thee in this place, and confess to thy name, and be converted from their sins, where thou dost afflict them,

6:27 exaudi de cælo, Domine, et dimitte peccata servis tuis et populi tui Israël, et doce eos viam bonam, per quam ingrediantur : et da pluviam terræ quam dedisti populo tuo ad possidendum.

6:27 Then hear thou from heaven, O Lord, and forgive the sins of thy servants and of thy people Israel and teach them the good way in which they may walk: and give rain to thy land which thou hast given to thy people to possess.

6:28 Fames si orta fuerit in terra, et pestilentia, ærugo, et aurugo, et locusta, et bruchus : et hostes, vastatis regionibus, portas obsederint civitatis, omnisque plaga et infirmitas presserit :

6:28 If a famine arise in the land, or a pestilence or blasting, or mildew, or locusts, or caterpillars: or if their enemies waste the country, and besiege the cities, whatsoever scourge or infirmity shall be upon them:

6:29 si quis de populo tuo Israël fuerit deprecatus, cognoscens plagam et infirmitatem suam, et expanderit manus suas in domo hac,

6:29 Then if any of thy people Israel, knowing his own scourge and infirmity shall pray, and shall spread forth his hands in this house,

6:30 tu exaudies de cælo, de sublimi scilicet habitaculo tuo : et propitiare, et redde unicuique secundum vias suas, quas nosti eum habere in corde suo (tu enim solus nosti corda filiorum hominum) :

6:30 Hear thou from heaven, from thy high dwelling place, and forgive, and render to every one according to his ways, which thou knowest him to have in his heart: for thou only knowest the hearts of the children of men:

6:31 ut timeant te, et ambulent in viis tuis cunctis diebus quibus vivunt super faciem terræ quam dedisti patribus nostris.

6:31 That they may fear thee, and walk in thy ways all the days that they live upon the face of the land, which thou hast given to our fathers.

6:32 Externum quoque, qui non est de populo tuo Israël, si venerit de terra longinqua propter nomen tuum magnum, et propter manum tuam robustam, et brachium tuum extentum, et adoraverit in loco isto,

6:32 If the stranger also, who is not of thy people Israel, come from a far country, for the sake of thy great name, and thy strong hand, and thy stretched out arm, and adore in this place:

6:33 tu exaudies de cælo firmissimo habitaculo tuo, et facies cuncta pro quibus invocaverit te ille peregrinus : ut sciant omnes populi terræ nomen tuum, et timeant te sicut populus tuus Israël, et cognoscant quia nomen tuum invocatum est super domum hanc quam ædificavi.

6:33 Hear thou from heaven thy firm dwelling place, and do all that which that stranger shall call upon thee for: that all the people of the earth may know thy name, and may fear thee, as thy people Israel, and may know, that thy name is invoked upon this house, which I have built.

6:34 Si egressus fuerit populus tuus ad bellum contra adversarios suos per viam in qua miseris eos, adorabunt te contra viam in qua civitas hæc est, quam elegisti, et domus quam ædificavi nomini tuo,

6:34 If thy people go out to war against their enemies, by the way that thou shalt send them, and adore thee towards the way of this city, which thou hast chosen, and the house which I have built to thy name:

6:35 tu exaudies de cælo preces eorum, et obsecrationem : et ulciscaris.

6:35 Then hear thou from heaven their prayers, and their supplications, and revenge them.

6:36 Si autem peccaverint tibi (neque enim est homo qui non peccet), et iratus fueris eis, et tradideris hostibus, et captivos duxerint eos in terram longinquam, vel certe quæ juxta est,

6:36 And if they sin against thee (for there is no man that sinneth not) and thou be angry with them, and deliver them up to their enemies, and they lead them away captive to a land either afar off, or near at hand,

6:37 et conversi in corde suo in terra ad quam captivi ducti fuerant, egerint pœnitentiam, et deprecati te fuerint in terra captivitatis suæ, dicentes : Peccavimus : inique fecimus, injuste egimus :

6:37 And if they be converted in their heart in the land to which they were led captive, and do penance, and pray to thee in the land of their captivity saying: We have sinned, we have done wickedly, we have dealt unjustly:

6:38 et reversi fuerint ad te in toto corde suo, et in tota anima sua, in terra captivitatis suæ ad quam ducti sunt, adorabunt te contra viam terræ suæ, quam dedisti patribus eorum, et urbis quam elegisti, et domus quam ædificavi nomini tuo :

6:38 And return to thee with all their heart, and with all their soul, in the land of their captivity, to which they were led away, and adore thee towards the way of their own land which thou gavest their fathers, and of the city, which thou hast chosen, and the house which I have built to thy name:

6:39 tu exaudies de cælo, hoc est, de firmo habitaculo tuo, preces eorum : et facias judicium, et dimittas populo tuo, quamvis peccatori :

6:39 Then hear thou from heaven, that is, from thy firm dwelling place, their prayers, and do judgment, and forgive thy people, although they have sinned:

6:40 tu es enim Deus meus : aperiantur, quæso, oculi tui, et aures tuæ intentæ sint ad orationem quæ fit in loco isto.

6:40 For thou art my God: let thy eyes, I beseech thee, be open, and let thy ears be attentive to the prayer, that is made in this place.

6:41 Nunc igitur consurge, Domine Deus, in requiem tuam, tu et arca fortitudinis tuæ : sacerdotes tui, Domine Deus, induantur salutem, et sancti tui lætentur in bonis.

6:41 Now therefore arise, O Lord God, into thy resting place, thou and the ark of thy strength: let thy priests, O Lord God, put on salvation, and thy saints rejoice in good things.

6:42 Domine Deus, ne averteris faciem christi tui : memento misericordiarum David servi tui.

6:42 O Lord God, turn not away the face of thy anointed: remember the mercies of David thy servant.

Chapter 7

7:1 Cumque complesset Salomon fundens preces, ignis descendit de cælo, et devoravit holocausta et victimas : et majestas Domini implevit domum.

7:1 And when Solomon had made an end of his prayer, fire came down from heaven, and consumed the holocausts and the victims: and the majesty of the Lord filled the house.

7:2 Nec poterant sacerdotes ingredi templum Domini, eo quod implesset majestas Domini templum Domini.

7:2 Neither could the priests enter into the temple of the Lord, because the majesty of the Lord had filled the temple of the Lord.

7:3 Sed et omnes filii Israël videbant descendentem ignem, et gloriam Domini super domum : et corruentes proni in terram super pavimentum stratum lapide, adoraverunt, et laudaverunt Dominum, quoniam bonus, quoniam in sæculum misericordia ejus.

7:3 Moreover all the children of Israel saw the fire coming down, and the glory of the Lord upon the house: and falling down with their faces to the ground, upon the stone pavement, they adored and praised the Lord: because he is good, because his mercy endureth for ever.

7:4 Rex autem et omnis populus immolabant victimas coram Domino.

7:4 And the king and all the people sacrificed victims before the Lord.

7:5 Mactavit igitur rex Salomon hostias, boum viginti duo millia, arietum centum viginti millia : et dedicavit domum Dei rex, et universus populus.

7:5 And king Solomon offered a sacrifice of twenty-two thousand oxen, and one hundred and twenty thousand rams: and the king and all the people dedicated the house of God.

7:6 Sacerdotes autem stabant in officiis suis, et Levitæ in organis carminum Domini, quæ fecit David rex ad laudandum Dominum : Quoniam in æternum misericordia ejus, hymnos David canentes per manus suas : porro sacerdotes canebant tubis ante eos, cunctusque Israël stabat.

7:6 And the priests stood in their offices: and the Levites with the instruments of music of the Lord, which king David made to praise the Lord: because his mercy endureth for ever, singing the hymns of David by their ministry: and the priests sounded with trumpets before them, and all Israel stood.

7:7 Sanctificavit quoque Salomon medium atrii ante templum Domini : obtulerat enim ibi holocausta et adipes pacificorum : quia altare æneum quod fecerat, non poterat sustinere holocausta et sacrificia et adipes.

7:7 Solomon also sanctified the middle of the court before the temple of the Lord: for he offered there the holocausts, and the fat of the peace offerings: because the brazen altar, which he had made, could not hold the holocausts and the sacrifices and the fat:

7:8 Fecit ergo Salomon solemnitatem in tempore illo septem diebus, et omnis Israël cum eo, ecclesia magna valde, ab introitu Emath usque ad torrentem Ægypti.

7:8 And Solomon kept the solemnity at that time seven days, and all Israel with him, a very great congregation, from the entrance of Emath to the torrent of Egypt.

7:9 Fecitque die octavo collectam, eo quod dedicasset altare septem diebus, et solemnitatem celebrasset diebus septem.

7:9 And he made on the eighth day a solemn assembly, because he had kept the dedication of the altar seven days, and had celebrated the solemnity seven days.

7:10 Igitur in die vigesimo tertio mensis septimi, dimisit populos ad tabernacula sua, lætantes atque gaudentes super bono quod fecerat Dominus Davidi, et Salomoni, et Israëli populo suo.

7:10 So on the three and twentieth day of the seventh month he sent away the people to their dwellings, joyful and glad for the good that the Lord had done to David, and to Solomon, and to all Israel his people.

7:11 Complevitque Salomon domum Domini, et domum regis, et omnia quæ disposuerat in corde suo ut faceret in domo Domini, et in domo sua, et prosperatus est.

7:11 And Solomon finished the house of the Lord, and the king's house, and all that he had designed in his heart to do, in the house of the Lord, and in his own house, and he prospered.

7:12 Apparuit autem ei Dominus nocte, et ait : Audivi orationem tuam, et elegi locum istum mihi in domum sacrificii.

7:12 And the Lord appeared to him by night, and said: I have heard thy prayer, and I have chosen this place to myself for a house of sacrifice.

7:13 Si clausero cælum, et pluvia non fluxerit, et mandavero et præcepero locustæ ut devoret terram, et misero pestilentiam in populum meum :

7:13 If I shut up heaven, and there fall no rain, or if I give orders, and command the locust to devour the land, or if I send pestilence among my people:

7:14 conversus autem populus meus, super quos invocatum est nomen meum, deprecatus me fuerit, et exquisierit faciem meam, et egerit pœnitentiam a viis suis pessimis : et ego exaudiam de cælo, et propitius ero peccatis eorum, et sanabo terram eorum.

7:14 And my people, upon whom my name is called, being converted, shall make supplication to me, and seek out my face, and do penance for their most wicked ways: then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sins and will heal their land.

7:15 Oculi quoque mei erunt aperti, et aures meæ erectæ ad orationem ejus, qui in loco isto oraverit.

7:15 My eyes also shall be open, and my ears attentive to the prayer of him that shall pray in this place.

7:16 Elegi enim, et sanctificavi locum istum, ut sit nomen meum ibi in sempiternum, et permaneant oculi mei et cor meum ibi cunctis diebus.

7:16 For I have chosen, and have sanctified this place, that my name may be there for ever, and my eyes and my heart may remain there perpetually.

7:17 Tu quoque si ambulaveris coram me, sicut ambulaverit David pater tuus, et feceris juxta omnia quæ præcepi tibi, et justitias meas judiciaque servaveris :

7:17 And as for thee, if thou walk before me, as David thy father walked, and do according to all that I have commanded thee, and keep my justices and my judgments:

7:18 suscitabo thronum regni tui, sicut pollicitus sum David patri tuo, dicens : Non auferetur de stirpe tua vir qui sit princeps in Israël.

7:18 I will raise up the throne of thy kingdom, as I promised to David thy father, saying: There shall not fail thee a man of thy stock to be ruler in Israel.

7:19 Si autem aversi fueritis, et dereliqueritis justitias meas, et præcepta mea quæ proposui vobis, et abeuntes servieritis diis alienis, et adoraveritis eos,

7:19 But if you turn away, and forsake my justices, and my commandments which I have set before you, and shall go and serve strange gods, and adore them,

7:20 evellam vos de terra mea quam dedi vobis : et domum hanc, quam sanctificavi nomini meo, projiciam a facie mea, et tradam eam in parabolam, et in exemplum cunctis populis.

7:20 I will pluck you up by the root out of my land which I have given you: and this house which I have sanctified to my name, I will cast away from before my face, and will make it a byword, and an example among all nations.

7:21 Et domus ista erit in proverbium universis transeuntibus, et dicent stupentes : Quare fecit Dominus sic terræ huic, et domui huic ?

7:21 And this house shall be for a proverb to all that pass by, and they shall be astonished and say: Why hath the Lord done thus to this land, and to this house?

7:22 Respondebuntque : Quia dereliquerunt Dominum Deum patrum suorum, qui eduxit eos de terra Ægypti, et apprehenderunt deos alienos, et adoraverunt eos, et coluerunt : idcirco venerunt super eos universa hæc mala.

7:22 And they shall answer: Because they forsook the Lord the God of their fathers, who brought them out of the land of Egypt, and laid hold on strange gods, and adored them, and worshipped them: therefore all these evils are come upon them.

Chapter 8

8:1 Expletis autem viginti annis postquam ædificavit Salomon domum Domini et domum suam,

8:1 And at the end of twenty years after Solomon had built the house of the Lord and his own house:

8:2 civitates quas dederat Hiram Salomoni, ædificavit, et habitare ibi fecit filios Israël.

8:2 He built the cities which Hiram had given to Solomon, and caused the children of Israel to dwell there.

8:3 Abiit quoque in Emath Suba, et obtinuit eam.

8:3 He went also into Emath Suba, and possessed it.

8:4 Et ædificavit Palmyram in deserto, et alias civitates munitissimas ædificavit in Emath.

8:4 And he built Palmira in the desert, and he built other strong cities in Emath.

8:5 Exstruxitque Bethoron superiorem, et Bethoron inferiorem, civitates muratas habentes portas et vectes et seras :

8:5 And he built Beth-horon the upper, and Beth-horon the nether, walled cities with gates and bars and locks.

8:6 Balaath etiam et omnes urbes firmissimas quæ fuerunt Salomonis, cunctasque urbes quadrigarum, et urbes equitum. Omnia quæcumque voluit Salomon atque disposuit, ædificavit in Jerusalem, et in Libano, et in universa terra potestatis suæ.

8:6 Balaath also and all the strong cities that were Solomon's, and all the cities of the chariots, and the cities of the horsemen. All that Solomon had a mind, and designed, he built in Jerusalem and in Libanus, and in all the land of his dominion.

8:7 Omnem populum qui derelictus fuerat de Hethæis, et Amorrhæis, et Pherezæis, et Hevæis, et Jebusæis, qui non erant de stirpe Israël,

8:7 All the people that were left of the Hethites, and the Amorrhites, and the Pherezites, and the Hevites, and the Jebusites, that were not of the stock of Israel:

8:8 de filiis eorum, et de posteris, quos non interfecerant filii Israël, subjugavit Salomon in tributarios, usque in diem hanc.

8:8 Of their children, and of the posterity, whom the children of Israel had not slain, Solomon made to be the tributaries, unto this day.

8:9 Porro de filiis Israël non posuit ut servirent operibus regis : ipsi enim erant viri bellatores, et duces primi, et principes quadrigarum et equitum ejus.

8:9 But of the children of Israel he set none to serve in the king's works: for they were men of war, and chief captains, and rulers of his chariots and horsemen.

8:10 Omnes autem principes exercitus regis Salomonis fuerunt ducenti quinquaginta, qui erudiebant populum.

8:10 And all the chief captains of king Solomon's army were two hundred and fifty, who taught the people.

8:11 Filiam vero Pharaonis transtulit de civitate David in domum quam ædificaverat ei. Dixit enim rex : Non habitabit uxor mea in domo David regis Israël, eo quod sanctificata sit : quia ingressa est in eam arca Domini.

8:11 And he removed the daughter of Pharao from the city of David, to the house which he had built for her. For the king said: My wife shall not dwell in the house of David king of Israel, for it is sanctified: because the ark of the Lord came into it.

8:12 Tunc obtulit Salomon holocausta Domino super altare Domini, quod exstruxerat ante porticum,

8:12 Then Solomon offered holocausts to the Lord upon the altar of the Lord which he had built before the porch,

8:13 ut per singulos dies offerretur in eo juxta præceptum Moysi in sabbatis et in calendis, et in festis diebus, ter per annum, id est, in solemnitate azymorum, et in solemnitatem hebdomadarum, et in solemnitate tabernaculorum.

8:13 That every day an offering might be made on it according to the ordinance of Moses, in the sabbaths, and on the new moons, and on the festival days three times a year, that is to say, in the feast of unleavened bread, and in the feast of weeks, and in the feast of tabernacles.

8:14 Et constituit juxta dispositionem David patris sui officia sacerdotum in ministeriis suis, et Levitas in ordine suo, ut laudarent et ministrarent coram sacerdotibus juxta ritum uniuscujusque diei, et janitores in divisionibus suis per portam et portam : sic enim præceperat David homo Dei.

8:14 And he appointed according to the order of David his father the offices of the priests in their ministries: and the Levites in their order to give praise, and minister before the priests according to the duty of every day: and the porters in their divisions by gate and gate: for so David the man of God had commanded.

8:15 Nec prætergressi sunt de mandatis regis tam sacerdotes quam Levitæ, ex omnibus quæ præceperat, et in custodiis thesaurorum.

8:15 And the priests and Levites departed not from the king's commandments, as to any thing that he had commanded, and as to the keeping of the treasures.

8:16 Omnes impensas præparatas habuit Salomon ex eo die quo fundavit domum Domini usque in diem quo perfecit eam.

8:16 Solomon had all charges prepared, from the day that he founded the house of the Lord, until the day wherein he finished it.

8:17 Tunc abiit Salomon in Asiongaber, et in Ailath ad oram maris Rubri, quæ est in terra Edom.

8:17 Then Solomon went to Asiongaber, and to Ailath, on the coast of the Red Sea, which is in the land of Edom.

8:18 Misit autem ei Hiram per manus servorum suorum naves, et nautas gnaros maris, et abierunt cum servis Salomonis in Ophir, tuleruntque inde quadringenta quinquaginta talenta auri, et attulerunt ad regem Salomonem.

8:18 And Hiram sent him ships by the hands of his servants, and skilful mariners, and they went with Solomon's servants to Ophir, and they took thence four hundred and fifty talents of gold, and brought it to king Solomon.

Chapter 9

9:1 Regina quoque Saba, cum audisset famam Salomonis, venit ut tentaret eum in ænigmatibus in Jerusalem, cum magnis opibus et camelis, qui portabant aromata, et auri plurimum, gemmasque pretiosas. Cumque venisset ad Salomonem, locuta est ei quæcumque erant in corde suo.

9:1 And when the queen of Saba heard of the fame of Solomon, she came to try him with hard questions at Jerusalem, with great riches, and camels, which carried spices, and abundance of gold, and precious stones. And when she was come to Solomon, she proposed to him all that was in her heart.

9:2 Et exposuit ei Salomon omnia quæ proposuerat : nec quidquam fuit, quod non perspicuum ei fecerit.

9:2 And Solomon explained to her all that she proposed: and there was not any thing that he did not make clear unto her.

9:3 Quæ postquam vidit, sapientiam scilicet Salomonis, et domum quam ædificaverat,

9:3 And when she had seen these things, to wit, the wisdom of Solomon, and the house which he had built,

9:4 necnon et cibaria mensæ ejus, et habitacula servorum, et officia ministrorum ejus, et vestimenta eorum, pincernas quoque et vestes eorum, et victimas quas immolabat in domo Domini : non erat præ stupore ultra in ea spiritus.

9:4 And the meats of his table, and the dwelling places of his servants, and the attendance of his officers, and their apparel, his cupbearers also, and their garments, and the victims which he offered in the house of the Lord: there was no more spirit in her, she was so astonished.

9:5 Dixitque ad regem : Verus est sermo quem audieram in terra mea de virtutibus et sapientia tua.

9:5 And she said to the king: The word is true which I heard in my country of thy virtues and wisdom.

9:6 Non credebam narrantibus donec ipsa venissem, et vidissent oculi mei, et probassem vix medietatem sapientiæ tuæ mihi fuisse narratam : vicisti famam virtutibus tuis.

9:6 I did not believe them that told it, until I came, and my eyes had seen, and I had proved that scarce one half of thy wisdom had been told me: thou hast exceeded the same with thy virtues.

9:7 Beati viri tui, et beati servi tui, qui assistunt coram te omni tempore, et audiunt sapientiam tuam.

9:7 Happy are thy men, and happy are thy servants, who stand always before thee, and hear thy wisdom.

9:8 Sit Dominus Deus tuus benedictus, qui voluit te ordinare super thronum suum, regem Domini Dei tui. Quia diligit Deus Israël, et vult servare eum in æternum, idcirco posuit te super eum regem ut facias judicia atque justitiam.

9:8 Blessed be the Lord thy God, who hath been pleased to set thee on his throne, king of the Lord thy God. Because God loveth Israel, and will preserve them forever: therefore hath he made thee king over them, to do judgment and justice.

9:9 Dedit autem regi centum viginti talenta auri, et aromata multa nimis, et gemmas pretiosissimas : non fuerunt aromata talia, ut hæc quæ dedit regina Saba regi Salomoni.

9:9 And she gave to the king a hundred and twenty talents of gold, and spices in great abundance, and most precious stones: there were no such spices as these which the queen of Saba gave to king Solomon.

9:10 Sed et servi Hiram cum servis Salomonis attulerunt aurum de Ophir, et ligna thyina, et gemmas pretiosissimas :

9:10 And the servants also of Hiram, with the servants of Solomon, brought gold from Ophir, and thyine trees, and most precious stones:

9:11 de quibus fecit rex, de lignis scilicet thyinis, gradus in domo Domini, et in domo regia, citharas quoque, et psalteria cantoribus : numquam visa sunt in terra Juda ligna talia.

9:11 And the king made of the thyine trees stairs in the house of the Lord, and in the king's house, and harps and psalteries for the singing men: never were there seen such trees in the land of Juda.

9:12 Rex autem Salomon dedit reginæ Saba cuncta quæ voluit, et quæ postulavit, et multo plura quam attulerat ad eum : quæ reversa abiit in terram suam cum servis suis.

9:12 And king Solomon gave to the queen of Saba all that she desired, and that she asked, and many more things than she brought to him: so she returned, and went to her own country with her servants.

9:13 Erat autem pondus auri quod afferebatur Salomoni per singulos annos, sexcenta sexaginta sex talenta auri,

9:13 And the weight of the gold, that was brought to Solomon every year, was six hundred and sixty-six talents of gold:

9:14 excepta ea summa quam legati diversarum gentium et negotiatores afferre consueverant, omnesque reges Arabiæ, et satrapæ terrarum, qui comportabant aurum et argentum Salomoni.

9:14 Beside the sum which the deputies of divers nations, and the merchants were accustomed to bring, and all the kings of Arabia, and the lords of the lands, who brought gold and silver to Solomon.

9:15 Fecit igitur rex Salomon ducentas hastas aureas de summa sexcentorum aureorum, qui in singulis hastis expendebantur :

9:15 And king Solomon made two hundred golden spears, of the sum of six hundred pieces of gold, which went to every spear:

9:16 trecenta quoque scuta aurea trecentorum aureorum, quibus tegebantur singula scuta : posuitque ea rex in armentario, quod erat consitum nemore.

9:16 And three hundred golden shields of three hundred pieces of gold, which went to the covering of every shield: and the king put them in the armoury, which was compassed with a wood.

9:17 Fecit quoque rex solium eburneum grande, et vestivit illud auro mundissimo.

9:17 The king also made a great throne of ivory, and overlaid it with pure gold.

9:18 Sex quoque gradus, quibus ascendebatur ad solium, et scabellum aureum, et brachiola duo altrinsecus, et duos leones stantes juxta brachiola,

9:18 And six steps to go up to the throne, and a footstool of gold, and two arms one on either side, and two lions standing by the arms:

9:19 sed et alios duodecim leunculos stantes super sex gradus ex utraque parte : non fuit tale solium in universis regnis.

9:19 Moreover twelve other little lions standing upon the steps on both sides: there was not such a throne in any kingdom.

9:20 Omnia quoque vasa convivii regis erant aurea, et vasa domus saltus Libani ex auro purissimo. Argentum enim in diebus illis pro nihilo reputabatur.

9:20 And all the vessels of the king's table were of gold, and the vessels of the house of the forest of Libanus were of the purest gold. For no account was made of silver in those days.

9:21 Siquidem naves regis ibant in Tharsis cum servis Hiram, semel in annis tribus : et deferebant inde aurum, et argentum, et ebur, et simias, et pavos.

9:21 For the king's ships went to Tharsis with the servants of Hiram, once in three years: and they brought thence gold and silver, and ivory, and apes, and peacocks.

9:22 Magnificatus est igitur Salomon super omnes reges terræ præ divitiis et gloria.

9:22 And Solomon was magnified above all the kings of the earth for riches and glory.

9:23 Omnesque reges terrarum desiderabant videre faciem Salomonis, ut audirent sapientiam quam dederat Deus in corde ejus :

9:23 And all the kings of the earth desired to see the face of Solomon, that they might hear the wisdom which God had given in his heart.

9:24 et deferebant ei munera, vasa argentea et aurea, et vestes, et arma, et aromata, equos, et mulos, per singulos annos.

9:24 And every year they brought him presents, vessels of silver and of gold, and garments, and armour, and spices, and horses, and mules.

9:25 Habuit quoque Salomon quadraginta millia equorum in stabulis, et curruum equitumque duodecim millia : constituitque eos in urbibus quadrigarum, et ubi erat rex in Jerusalem.

9:25 And Solomon had forty thousand horses in the stables, and twelve thousand chariots, and horsemen, and he placed them in the cities of the chariots and where the king was in Jerusalem.

9:26 Exercuit etiam potestatem super cunctos reges a flumine Euphrate usque ad terram Philisthinorum, et usque ad terminos Ægypti.

9:26 And he exercised authority over all the kings from the river Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, and to the borders of Egypt.

9:27 Tantamque copiam præbuit argenti in Jerusalem quasi lapidum : et cedrorum tantam multitudinem velut sycomororum quæ gignuntur in campestribus.

9:27 And he made silver as plentiful in Jerusalem as stones: and cedars as common as the sycamores, which grow in the plains.

9:28 Adducebantur autem ei equi de Ægypto, cunctisque regionibus.

9:28 And horses were brought to him out of Egypt, and out of all countries.

9:29 Reliqua autem operum Salomonis priorum et novissimorum scripta sunt in verbis Nathan prophetæ, et in libris Ahiæ Silonitis, in visione quoque Addo videntis contra Jeroboam filium Nabat.

9:29 Now the rest of the acts of Solomon first and last are written in the words of Nathan the prophet, and in the books of Ahias the Silonite, and in the vision of Addo the seer, against Jeroboam the son of Nabat.

9:30 Regnavit autem Salomon in Jerusalem super omnem Israël quadraginta annis.

9:30 And Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel forty years.

9:31 Dormivitque cum patribus suis, et sepelierunt eum in civitate David : regnavitque Roboam filius ejus pro eo.

9:31 And he slept with his fathers: and they buried him in the city of David: and Roboam his son reigned in his stead.

Chapter 10

10:1 Profectus est autem Roboam in Sichem : illuc enim cunctus Israël convenerat ut constituerent eum regem.

10:1 And Roboam went to Sichem: for thither all Israel were assembled, to make him king.

10:2 Quod cum audisset Jeroboam filius Nabat, qui erat in Ægypto (fugerat quippe illuc ante Salomonem), statim reversus est.

10:2 And when Jeroboam the son of Nabat, who was in Egypt, (for he was fled thither from Solomon,) heard it, forthwith he returned.

10:3 Vocaveruntque eum, et venit cum universo Israël : et locuti sunt ad Roboam, dicentes :

10:3 And they sent for him, and he came with all Israel, and they spoke to Roboam, saying:

10:4 Pater tuus durissimo jugo nos pressit : tu leviora impera patre tuo, qui nobis imposuit gravem servitutem, et paululum de onere subleva, ut serviamus tibi.

10:4 Thy father oppressed with a most grievous yoke, do thou govern us with a lighter hand than thy father, who laid upon us a heavy servitude, and ease some thing of the burden, that we may serve thee.

10:5 Qui ait : Post tres dies revertimini ad me. Cumque abiisset populus,

10:5 And he said to them: Come to me again after three days. And when the people were gone,

10:6 iniit consilium cum senibus qui steterant coram patre ejus Salomone dum adhuc viveret, dicens : Quid datis consilii ut respondeam populo ?

10:6 He took counsel with the ancients, who had stood before his father Solomon, while he yet lived, saying: What counsel give you to me, that I may answer the people?

10:7 Qui dixerunt ei : Si placueris populo huic, et leniveris eos verbis clementibus, servient tibi omni tempore.

10:7 And they said to him: If thou please this people, and soothe them with kind words, they will be thy servants for ever.

10:8 At ille reliquit consilium senum, et cum juvenibus tractare cœpit, qui cum eo nutriti fuerant, et erant in comitatu illius.

10:8 But he forsook the counsel of the ancients, and began to treat with the young men, that had been brought up with him, and were in his train.

10:9 Dixitque ad eos : Quid vobis videtur ? vel respondere quid debeo populo huic, qui dixit mihi : Subleva jugum quod imposuit nobis pater tuus ?

10:9 And he said to them: What seemeth good to you? or what shall I answer this people, who have said to me: Ease the yoke which thy father laid upon us?

10:10 At illi responderunt ut juvenes, et nutriti cum eo in deliciis, atque dixerunt : Sic loqueris populo qui dixit tibi : Pater tuus aggravavit jugum nostrum, tu subleva : et sic respondebis ei : Minimus digitus meus grossior est lumbis patris mei.

10:10 But they answered as young men, and brought up with him in pleasures, and said: Thus shalt thou speak to the people, that said to thee: Thy father made our yoke heavy, do thou ease it: thus shalt thou answer them: My little finger is thicker than the loins of my father.

10:11 Pater meus imposuit vobis grave jugum, et ego majus pondus apponam ; pater meus cecidit vos flagellis, ego vero cædam vos scorpionibus.

10:11 My father laid upon you a heavy yoke, and I will add more weight to it: my father beat you with scourges, but I will beat you with scorpions.

10:12 Venit ergo Jeroboam et universus populus ad Roboam die tertio, sicut præceperat eis.

10:12 So Jeroboam, and all the people came to Roboam the third day, as he commanded them.

10:13 Responditque rex dura, derelicto consilio seniorum :

10:13 And the king answered roughly, leaving the counsel of the ancients.

10:14 locutusque est juxta juvenum voluntatem : Pater meus grave vobis imposuit jugum, quod ego gravius faciam ; pater meus cecidit vos flagellis, ego vero cædam vos scorpionibus.

10:14 And he spoke according to the advice of the young men: My father laid upon you a heavy yoke, which I will make heavier: my father beat you with scourges, but I will beat you with scorpions.

10:15 Et non acquievit populi precibus : erat enim voluntatis Dei ut compleretur sermo ejus quem locutus fuerat per manum Ahiæ Silonitis ad Jeroboam filium Nabat.

10:15 And he condescended not to the people's requests: for it was the will of God, that his word might be fulfilled which he had spoken by the hand of Ahias the Silonite to Jeroboam the son of Nabat.

10:16 Populus autem universus rege duriora dicente, sic locutus est ad eum : Non est nobis pars in David, neque hæreditas in filio Isai. Revertere in tabernacula tua, Israël ; tu autem pasce domum tuam David. Et abiit Israël in tabernacula sua.

10:16 And all the people upon the king's speaking roughly, said thus unto him: We have no part in David, nor inheritance in the son of Isai. Return to thy dwellings, O Israel, and do thou, O David feed thy own house. And Israel went away to their dwellings.

10:17 Super filios autem Israël qui habitabant in civitatibus Juda, regnavit Roboam.

10:17 But Roboam reigned over the children of Israel that dwelt in the cities of Juda.

10:18 Misitque rex Roboam Aduram, qui præerat tributis, et lapidaverunt eum filii Israël, et mortuus est : porro rex Roboam currum festinavit ascendere, et fugit in Jerusalem.

10:18 And king Roboam sent Aduram, who was over the tributes, and the children of Israel stoned him, and he died: and king Roboam made haste to get up into his chariot, and fled into Jerusalem.

10:19 Recessitque Israël a domo David, usque ad diem hanc.

10:19 And Israel revolted from the house of David unto this day.

Chapter 11

11:1 Venit autem Roboam in Jerusalem, et convocavit universam domum Juda et Benjamin, centum octoginta millia electorum atque bellantium, ut dimicaret contra Israël, et converteret ad se regnum suum.

11:1 And Roboam came to Jerusalem, and called together all the house of Juda and of Benjamin, a hundred and fourscore thousand chosen men and warriors, to fight against Israel, and to bring back his kingdom to him.

11:2 Factusque est sermo Domini ad Semeiam hominem Dei, dicens :

11:2 And the word of the Lord came to Semeias the man of God, saying:

11:3 Loquere ad Roboam filium Salomonis regem Juda, et ad universum Israël, qui est in Juda et Benjamin :

11:3 Speak to Roboam the son of Solomon the king of Juda, and to all Israel, in Juda and Benjamin:

11:4 Hæc dicit Dominus : Non ascendetis, neque pugnabitis contra fratres vestros : revertatur unusquisque in domum suam, quia mea hoc gestum est voluntate. Qui cum audissent sermonem Domini, reversi sunt, nec perrexerunt contra Jeroboam.

11:4 Thus saith the Lord: You shall not go up, nor fight against your brethren: let every man return to his own house, for by my will this thing has been done. And when they heard the word of the Lord, they returned, and did not go against Jeroboam,

11:5 Habitavit autem Roboam in Jerusalem, et ædificavit civitates muratas in Juda.

11:5 And Roboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built walled cities in Juda.

11:6 Exstruxitque Bethlehem, et Etam, et Thecue,

11:6 And he built Bethlehem, and Etam, and Thecue,

11:7 Bethsur quoque, et Socho, et Odollam,

11:7 And Bethsur, and Socho, and Odollam,

11:8 necnon et Geth, et Maresa, et Ziph,

11:8 And Geth, and Maresa, and Ziph,

11:9 sed et Aduram, et Lachis, et Azeca,

11:9 And Aduram, and Lachis, and Azecha,

11:10 Saraa quoque, et Ajalon, et Hebron, quæ erant in Juda et Benjamin, civitates munitissimas.

11:10 Saraa also, and Aialon, and Hebron, which are in Juda and Benjamin, well fenced cities.

11:11 Cumque clausisset eas muris, posuit in eis principes, ciborumque horrea, hoc est, olei, et vini.

11:11 And when he had enclosed them with walls, he put in them governors and storehouses of provisions, that is, of oil and of wine.

11:12 Sed et in singulis urbibus fecit armamentarium scutorum et hastarum, firmavitque eas summa diligentia, et imperavit super Judam et Benjamin.

11:12 Moreover in every city he made an armoury of shields and spears, and he fortified them with great diligence, and he reigned over Juda, and Benjamin,

11:13 Sacerdotes autem et Levitæ qui erant in universo Israël, venerunt ad eum de cunctis sedibus suis,

11:13 And the priests and Levites, that were in all Israel, came to him out of all their seats,

11:14 relinquentes suburbana et possessiones suas, et transeuntes ad Judam et Jerusalem : eo quod abjecisset eos Jeroboam et posteri ejus, ne sacerdotio Domini fungerentur.

11:14 Leaving their suburbs, and their possessions, and passing over to Juda, and Jerusalem, because Jeroboam and his sons had cast them off, from executing the priestly office to the Lord.

11:15 Qui constituit sibi sacerdotes excelsorum, et dæmoniorum, vitulorumque quos fecerat.

11:15 And he made to himself priests for the high places, and for the devils, and for the calves which he had made.

11:16 Sed et de cunctis tribubus Israël, quicumque dederant cor suum ut quærerent Dominum Deum Israël, venerunt in Jerusalem ad immolandum victimas suas coram Domino Deo patrum suorum.

11:16 Moreover out of all the tribes of Israel, whosoever gave their heart to seek the Lord the God of Israel, came into Jerusalem to sacrifice their victims before the Lord the God of their fathers.

11:17 Et roboraverunt regnum Juda, et confirmaverunt Roboam filium Salomonis per tres annos : ambulaverunt enim in viis David et Salomonis, annis tantum tribus.

11:17 And they strengthened the kingdom of Juda, and established Roboam the son of Solomon for three years: for they walked in the ways of David and of Solomon, only three years.

11:18 Duxit autem Roboam uxorem Mahalath filiam Jerimoth filii David : Abihail quoque filiam Eliab filii Isai,

11:18 And Roboam took to wife Mahalath, the daughter of Jerimoth the son of David: and Abihail the daughter of Eliab the son of Isai.

11:19 quæ peperit ei filios Jehus, et Somoriam, et Zoom.

11:19 And they bore him sons Jehus, and Somorias, and Zoom.

11:20 Post hanc quoque accepit Maacha filiam Absalom, quæ peperit ei Abia, et Ethai, et Ziza, et Salomith.

11:20 And after her he married Maacha the daughter of Absalom, who bore him Abia, and Ethai, and Ziza, and Salomith.

11:21 Amavit autem Roboam Maacha filiam Absalom super omnes uxores suas et concubinas : nam uxores decem et octo duxerat, concubinas autem sexaginta : et genuit viginti octo filios, et sexaginta filias.

11:21 And Roboam loved Maacha the daughter of Absalom above all his wives and concubines: for he had married eighteen wives, and threescore concubines: and he begot eight and twenty sons, and threescore daughters.

11:22 Constituit vero in capite Abiam filium Maacha ducem super omnes fratres suos : ipsum enim regem facere cogitabat,

11:22 But he put at the head of them Abia the son of Maacha to be the chief ruler over all his brethren: for he meant to make him king,

11:23 quia sapientior fuit, et potentior super omnes filios ejus, et in cunctis finibus Juda et Benjamin, et in universis civitatibus muratis : præbuitque eis escas plurimas, et multas petivit uxores.

11:23 Because he was wiser and mightier than all his sons, and in all the countries of Juda, and of Benjamin, and in all the walled cities: and he gave them provisions in abundance, and he sought many wives.

Chapter 12

12:1 Cumque roboratum fuisset regnum Roboam et confortatum, dereliquit legem Domini, et omnis Israël cum eo.

12:1 And when the kingdom of Roboam was strengthened and fortified, he forsook the law of the Lord, and all Israel with him.

12:2 Anno autem quinto regni Roboam, ascendit Sesac rex Ægypti in Jerusalem (quia peccaverant Domino)

12:2 And in the fifth year of the reign of Roboam, Sesac king of Egypt came up against Jerusalem (because they had sinned against the Lord)

12:3 cum mille ducentis curribus, et sexaginta millibus equitum : nec erat numerus vulgi quod venerat cum eo ex Ægypto, Libyes scilicet, et Troglodytæ, et Æthiopes.

12:3 With twelve hundred chariots and threescore thousand horsemen: and the people were without number that came with him out of Egypt, to wit, Libyans, and Troglodites, and Ethiopians.

12:4 Cepitque civitates munitissimas in Juda, et venit usque in Jerusalem.

12:4 And he took the strongest cities in Juda, and came to Jerusalem.

12:5 Semeias autem propheta ingressus est ad Roboam, et principes Juda qui congregati fuerant in Jerusalem, fugientes Sesac : dixitque ad eos : Hæc dicit Dominus : Vos reliquistis me, et ego reliqui vos in manu Sesac.

12:5 And Semeias the prophet came to Roboam, and to the princes of Juda, that were gathered together in Jerusalem, fleeing from Sesac, and he said to them: Thus saith the Lord: You have left me, and I have left you in the hand of Sesac.

12:6 Consternatique principes Israël et rex, dixerunt : Justus est Dominus.

12:6 And the princes of Israel, and the king, being in a consternation, said: The Lord is just.

12:7 Cumque vidisset Dominus quod humiliati essent, factus est sermo Domini ad Semeiam, dicens : Quia humiliati sunt, non disperdam eos, daboque eis pauxillum auxilii, et non stillabit furor meus super Jerusalem per manum Sesac.

12:7 And when the Lord saw that they were humbled, the word of the Lord came to Semeias, saying: Because they are humbled, I will not destroy them, and I will give them a little help, and my wrath shall not fall upon Jerusalem by the hand of Sesac.

12:8 Verumtamen servient ei, ut sciant distantiam servitutis meæ, et servitutis regni terrarum.

12:8 But yet they shall serve him, that they may know the difference between my service, and the service of a kingdom of the earth.

12:9 Recessit itaque Sesac rex Ægypti ab Jerusalem, sublatis thesauris domus Domini et domus regis : omniaque secum tulit, et clypeos aureos quos fecerat Salomon :

12:9 So Sesac king of Egypt departed from Jerusalem, taking away the treasures of the king's house, and he took all with him, and the golden shields that Solomon had made,

12:10 pro quibus fecit rex æneos, et tradidit illos principibus scutariorum, qui custodiebant vestibulum palatii.

12:10 Instead of which the king made brazen ones, and delivered them to the captains of the shieldbearers, who guarded the entrance of the palace.

12:11 Cumque introiret rex domum Domini, veniebant scutarii et tollebant eos, iterumque referebant eos ad armamentarium suum.

12:11 And when the king entered into the house of the Lord, the shieldbearers came and took them, and brought them back again to their armoury.

12:12 Verumtamen quia humiliati sunt, aversa est ab eis ira Domini, nec deleti sunt penitus : siquidem et in Juda inventa sunt opera bona.

12:12 But yet because they were humbled, the wrath of the Lord turned away from them, and they were not utterly destroyed: for even in Juda there were found good works.

12:13 Confortatus est ergo rex Roboam in Jerusalem, atque regnavit : quadraginta autem et unius anni erat cum regnare cœpisset, et decem et septem annis regnavit in Jerusalem, urbe quam elegit Dominus ut confirmaret nomen suum ibi, de cunctis tribubus Israël : nomen autem matris ejus Naama Ammanitis.

12:13 King Roboam therefore was strengthened in Jerusalem, and reigned: he was one and forty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city which the Lord chose out of all the tribes of Israel, to establish his name there: and the name of his mother was Naama an Ammonitess.

12:14 Fecit autem malum, et non præparavit cor suum ut quæreret Dominum.

12:14 But he did evil, and did not prepare his heart to seek the Lord.

12:15 Opera vero Roboam prima et novissima scripta sunt in libris Semeiæ prophetæ, et Addo videntis, et diligenter exposita : pugnaveruntque adversum se Roboam et Jeroboam cunctis diebus.

12:15 Now the acts of Roboam first and last are written in the books of Semeias the prophet, and of Addo the seer, and diligently recorded: and there was war between Roboam and Jeroboam all their days.

12:16 Et dormivit Roboam cum patribus suis, sepultusque est in civitate David : et regnavit Abia filius ejus pro eo.

12:16 And Roboam slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David. And Abia his son reigned in his stead.

Chapter 13

13:1 Anno octavodecimo regis Jeroboam, regnavit Abia super Judam.

13:1 In the eighteenth year of king Jeroboam, Abia reigned over Juda.

13:2 Tribus annis regnavit in Jerusalem, nomenque matris ejus Michaia filia Uriel de Gabaa : et erat bellum inter Abiam et Jeroboam.

13:2 Three years he reigned in Jerusalem, and his mother's name was Michaia, the daughter of Uriel of Gabaa: and there was war between Abia and Jeroboam.

13:3 Cumque iniisset Abia certamen, et haberet bellicosissimos viros, et electorum quadringenta millia : Jeroboam instruxit econtra aciem octingenta millia virorum, qui et ipsi electi erant, et ad bella fortissimi.

13:3 And when Abia had begun battle, and had with him four hundred thousand most valiant and chosen men, Jeroboam put his army in array against him, eight hundred thousand men, who were also chosen and most valiant for war.

13:4 Stetit ergo Abia super montem Semeron, qui erat in Ephraim, et ait : Audi, Jeroboam, et omnis Israël.

13:4 And Abia stood upon mount Semeron, which was in Ephraim, and said: Hear me, O Jeroboam, and all Israel:

13:5 Num ignoratis quod Dominus Deus Israël dederit regnum David super Israël in sempiternum, ipsi et filiis ejus in pactum salis ?

13:5 Do you not know that the Lord God of Israel gave to David the kingdom over Israel for ever, to him and to his sons by a covenant of salt?

13:6 Et surrexit Jeroboam filius Nabat, servus Salomonis filii David, et rebellavit contra dominum suum.

13:6 And Jeroboam the son of Nabat, the servant of Solomon the son of David, rose up: and rebelled against his lord.

13:7 Congregatique sunt ad eum viri vanissimi, et filii Belial, et prævaluerunt contra Roboam filium Salomonis : porro Roboam erat rudis, et corde pavido, nec potuit resistere eis.

13:7 And there were gathered to him vain men, and children of Belial: and they prevailed against Roboam the son of Solomon: for Roboam was unexperienced, and of a fearful heart, and could not resist them.

13:8 Nunc ergo vos dicitis quod resistere possitis regno Domini, quod possidet per filios David, habetisque grandem populi multitudinem, atque vitulos aureos quos fecit vobis Jeroboam in deos.

13:8 And now you say that you are able to withstand the kingdom of the Lord, which he possesseth by the sons of David, and you have a great multitude of people, and golden calves, which Jeroboam hath made you for gods.

13:9 Et ejecistis sacerdotes Domini, filios Aaron, atque Levitas, et fecistis vobis sacerdotes sicut omnes populi terrarum : quicumque venerit, et initiaverit manum suam in tauro de bobus, et in arietibus septem, fit sacerdos eorum qui non sunt dii.

13:9 And you have cast out the priests of the Lord, the sons of Aaron, and the Levites: and you have made you priests, like all the nations of the earth: whosoever cometh and consecrateth his hand with a bullock of the herd, and with seven rams, is made a priest of those who are no gods.

13:10 Noster autem Dominus, Deus est, quem non relinquimus, sacerdotesque ministrant Domino, de filiis Aaron, et Levitæ sunt in ordine suo :

13:10 But the Lord is our God, whom we forsake not, and the priests who minister to the Lord are the sons of Aaron, and the Levites are in their order.

13:11 holocausta quoque offerunt Domino per singulos dies mane et vespere, et thymiama juxta legis præcepta confectum, et proponuntur panes in mensa mundissima, estque apud nos candelabrum aureum, et lucernæ ejus, ut accendantur semper ad vesperam : nos quippe custodimus præcepta Domini Dei nostri, quem vos reliquistis.

13:11 And they offer holocausts to the Lord, every day, morning and evening, and incense made according to the ordinance of the law, and the loaves are set forth on a most clean table, and there is with us the golden candlestick, and the lamps thereof, to be lighted always in the evening: for we keep the precepts of the Lord our God, whom you have forsaken.

13:12 Ergo in exercitu nostro dux Deus est, et sacerdotes ejus, qui clangunt tubis, et resonant contra vos : filii Israël, nolite pugnare contra Dominum Deum patrum vestrorum, quia non vobis expedit.

13:12 Therefore God is the leader in our army, and his priests who sound with trumpets, and resound against you: O children of Israel, fight not against the Lord the God of your fathers, for it is not good for you.

13:13 Hæc illo loquente, Jeroboam retro moliebatur insidias. Cumque ex adverso hostium staret, ignorantem Judam suo ambiebat exercitu.

13:13 While he spoke these things, Jeroboam caused an ambushment to come about behind him. And while he stood facing the enemies, he encompassed Juda, who perceived it not, with his army.

13:14 Respiciensque Judas, vidit instare bellum ex adverso et post tergum, et clamavit ad Dominum, ac sacerdotes tubis canere cœperunt.

13:14 And when Juda looked back, they saw the battle coming upon them both before and behind, and they cried to the Lord: and the priests began to sound with the trumpets.

13:15 Omnesque viri Juda vociferati sunt : et ecce illis clamantibus, perterruit Deus Jeroboam, et omnem Israël qui stabat ex adverso Abia et Juda.

13:15 And all the men of Juda shouted: and behold when they shouted, God terrified Jeroboam, and all Israel that stood against Abia and Juda.

13:16 Fugeruntque filii Israël Judam, et tradidit eos Deus in manu eorum.

13:16 And the children of Israel fled before Juda, and the Lord delivered them into their hand.

13:17 Percussit ergo eos Abia et populus ejus plaga magna : et corruerunt vulnerati ex Israël quingenta millia virorum fortium.

13:17 And Abia and his people slew them with a great slaughter, and there fell wounded of Israel five hundred thousand valiant men.

13:18 Humiliatique sunt filii Israël in tempore illo, et vehementissime confortati filii Juda, eo quod sperassent in Domino Deo patrum suorum.

13:18 And the children of Israel were brought down, at that time, and the children of Juda were exceedingly strengthened, because they had trusted in the Lord the God of their fathers.

13:19 Persecutus est autem Abia fugientem Jeroboam, et cepit civitates ejus, Bethel et filias ejus, et Jesana cum filiabus suis, Ephron quoque et filias ejus :

13:19 And Abia pursued after Jeroboam, and took cities from him, Bethel and her daughters, and Jesana with her daughters, Ephron also and her daughters.

13:20 nec valuit ultra resistere Jeroboam in diebus Abia : quem percussit Dominus, et mortuus est.

13:20 And Jeroboam was not able to resist any more, in the days of Abia: and the Lord struck him, and he died.

13:21 Igitur Abia, confortato imperio suo, accepit uxores quatuordecim : procreavitque viginti duos filios, et sedecim filias.

13:21 But Abia, being strengthened in his kingdom, took fourteen wives: and begot two and twenty sons, and sixteen daughters.

13:22 Reliqua autem sermonum Abia, viarumque et operum ejus, scripta sunt diligentissime in libro Addo prophetæ.

13:22 And the rest of the acts of Abia, and of his ways and works, are written diligently in the book of Addo the prophet.

Chapter 14

14:1 Dormivit autem Abia cum patribus suis, et sepelierunt eum in civitate David : regnavitque Asa filius ejus pro eo, in cujus diebus quievit terra annis decem.

14:1 And Abia slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the city of David: an Asa his son reigned in his stead: in his days the land was quiet ten years.

14:2 Fecit autem Asa quod bonum et placitum erat in conspectu Dei sui, et subvertit altaria peregrini cultus, et excelsa.

14:2 And Asa did that which was good and pleasing in the sight of his God, and he destroyed the altars of foreign worship, and the high places.

14:3 Et confregit statuas, lucosque succidit :

14:3 And broke the statues, and cut down the groves.

14:4 et præcepit Judæ ut quæreret Dominum Deum patrum suorum, et faceret legem, et universa mandata :

14:4 And he commanded Juda to seek the Lord the God of their fathers, and to do the law, and all the commandments.

14:5 et abstulit de cunctis urbibus Juda aras et fana, et regnavit in pace.

14:5 And he took away out of all the cities of Juda the altars, and temples, and reigned in peace.

14:6 Ædificavit quoque urbes munitas in Juda, quia quietus erat, et nulla temporibus ejus bella surrexerant, pacem Domino largiente.

14:6 He built also strong cities in Juda, for he was quiet, and there had no wars risen in his time, the Lord giving peace.

14:7 Dixit autem Judæ : Ædificemus civitates istas, et vallemus muris, et roboremus turribus, et portis, et seris, donec a bellis quieta sunt omnia, eo quod quæsierimus Dominum Deum patrum nostrorum, et dederit nobis pacem per gyrum. Ædificaverunt igitur, et nullum in exstruendo impedimentum fuit.

14:7 And he said to Juda: Let us build these cities, and compass them with walls, and fortify them with towers, and gates, and bars, while all is quiet from wars, because we have sought the Lord the God of our fathers, and he hath given us peace round about. So they built, and there was no hinderance in building.

14:8 Habuit autem Asa in exercitu suo portantium scuta et hastas de Juda trecenta millia, de Benjamin vero scutariorum et sagittariorum ducenta octoginta millia : omnes isti viri fortissimi.

14:8 And Asa had in his army of men that bore shields and spears of Juda three hundred thousand, and of Benjamin that bore shields and drew bows, two hundred and eighty thousand, all these were most valiant men.

14:9 Egressus est autem contra eos Zara Æthiops cum exercitu suo, decies centena millia, et curribus trecentis : et venit usque Maresa.

14:9 And Zara the Ethiopian came out against them with his army of ten hundred thousand men, and with three hundred chariots: and he came as far as Maresa.

14:10 Porro Asa perrexit obviam ei, et instruxit aciem ad bellum in valle Sephata, quæ est juxta Maresa :

14:10 And Asa went out to meet him, and set his army in array for battle in the vale of Sephata, which is near Maresa:

14:11 et invocavit Dominum Deum, et ait : Domine, non est apud te ulla distantia, utrum in paucis auxilieris, an in pluribus. Adjuva nos, Domine Deus noster : in te enim, et in tuo nomine habentes fiduciam, venimus contra hanc multitudinem. Domine, Deus noster tu es : non prævaleat contra te homo.

14:11 And he called upon the Lord God, and said: Lord, there is no difference with thee, whether thou help with few, or with many: help us, O Lord our God: for with confidence in thee, and in thy name we are come against this multitude. O Lord thou art our God, let not man prevail against thee.

14:12 Exterruit itaque Dominus Æthiopes coram Asa et Juda : fugeruntque Æthiopes.

14:12 And the Lord terrified the Ethiopians before Asa and Juda: and the Ethiopians fled.

14:13 Et persecutus est eos Asa, et populus qui cum eo erat, usque Gerara : et ruerunt Æthiopes usque ad internecionem, quia Domino cædente contriti sunt, et exercitu illius præliante. Tulerunt ergo spolia multa,

14:13 And Asa and the people that were with him pursued them to Gerara: and the Ethiopians fell even to utter destruction, for the Lord slew them, and his army fought against them, and they were destroyed. And they took abundance of spoils,

14:14 et percusserunt civitates omnes per circuitum Geraræ : grandis quippe cunctos terror invaserat : et diripuerunt urbes, et multam prædam asportaverunt.

14:14 And they took all the cities round about Gerara: for a great fear was come upon all men: and they pillaged the cities, and carried off much booty.

14:15 Sed et caulas ovium destruentes, tulerunt pecorum infinitam multitudinem, et camelorum : reversique sunt in Jerusalem.

14:15 And they destroyed the sheepcotes, and took an infinite number of cattle, and of camels: and returned to Jerusalem.

Chapter 15

15:1 Azarias autem filius Oded, facto in se spiritu Dei,

15:1 And the spirit of God came upon Azarias the son of Oded,

15:2 egressus est in occursum Asa, et dixit ei : Audite me, Asa, et omnis Juda et Benjamin : Dominus vobiscum, quia fuistis cum eo. Si quæsieritis eum, invenietis : si autem dereliqueritis eum, derelinquet vos.

15:2 And he went out to meet Asa, and said to him: Hear ye me, Asa, and all Juda and Benjamin: The Lord is with you, because you have been with him. If you seek him, you shall find: but if you forsake him, he will forsake you.

15:3 Transibant autem multi dies in Israël absque Deo vero, et absque sacerdote doctore, et absque lege.

15:3 And many days shall pass in Israel, without the true God, and without a priest a teacher, and without the law.

15:4 Cumque reversi fuerint in angustia sua ad Dominum Deum Israël, et quæsierint eum, reperient eum.

15:4 And when in their distress they shall return to the Lord the God of Israel, and shall seek him, they shall find him.

15:5 In tempore illo, non erit pax egredienti et ingredienti, sed terrores undique in cunctis habitatoribus terrarum :

15:5 At that time there shall be no peace to him that goeth out and cometh in, but terrors on every side among all the inhabitants of the earth.

15:6 pugnavit enim gens contra gentem, et civitas contra civitatem, quia Dominus conturbabit eos in omni angustia.

15:6 For nation shall fight against nation, and city against city, for the Lord will trouble them with all distress.

15:7 Vos ergo confortamini, et non dissolvantur manus vestræ : erit enim merces operi vestro.

15:7 Do you therefore take courage, and let not your hands be weakened: for there shall be a reward for your work.

15:8 Quod cum audisset Asa, verba scilicet, et prophetiam Azariæ filii Oded prophetæ, confortatus est, et abstulit idola de omni terra Juda et de Benjamin, et ex urbibus quas ceperat, montis Ephraim : et dedicavit altare Domini quod erat ante porticum Domini.

15:8 And when Asa had heard the words, and the prophecy of Azarias the son of Oded the prophet, he took courage, and took away the idols out of all the land of Juda, and out of Benjamin, and out of the cities of mount Ephraim, which he had taken, and he dedicated the altar of the Lord, which was before the porch of the Lord.

15:9 Congregavitque universum Judam et Benjamin, et advenas cum eis de Ephraim, et de Manasse, et de Simeon : plures enim ad eum confugerant ex Israël, videntes quod Dominus Deus illius esset cum eo.

15:9 And he gathered together all Juda and Benjamin, and the strangers with them of Ephraim, and Manasses, and Simeon: for many were come over to him out of Israel, seeing that the Lord his God was with him.

15:10 Cumque venissent in Jerusalem mense tertio, anno decimoquinto regni Asa,

15:10 And when they were come to Jerusalem in the third month, in the fifteenth year of the reign of Asa,

15:11 immolaverunt Domino in die illa de manubiis et præda quam adduxerant, boves septingentos, et arietes septem millia.

15:11 They sacrificed to the Lord in that day of the spoils, and of the prey, that they had brought, seven hundred oxen, and seven thousand rams.

15:12 Et intravit ex more ad corroborandum fœdus ut quærerent Dominum Deum patrum suorum in toto corde, et in tota anima sua.

15:12 And he went in to confirm as usual the covenant, that they should seek the Lord the God of their fathers with all their heart, and with all their soul.

15:13 Si quis autem, inquit, non quæsierit Dominum Deum Israël, moriatur, a minimo usque ad maximum, a viro usque ad mulierem.

15:13 And if any one, said he, seek not the Lord the God of Israel, let him die, whether little or great, man or woman.

15:14 Juraveruntque Domino voce magna in jubilo, et in clangore tubæ, et in sonitu buccinarum,

15:14 And they swore to the Lord with a loud voice with joyful shouting, and with sound of trumpet, and sound of cornets,

15:15 omnes qui erant in Juda, cum execratione : in omni enim corde suo juraverunt, et in tota voluntate quæsierunt eum, et invenerunt : præstititque eis Dominus requiem per circuitum.

15:15 All that were in Juda with a curse: for with all their heart they swore, and with all their will they sought him, and they found him, and the Lord gave them rest round about.

15:16 Sed et Maacham matrem Asa regis ex augusto deposuit imperio, eo quod fecisset in luco simulacrum Priapi : quod omne contrivit, et in frustra comminuens combussit in torrente Cedron.

15:16 Moreover Maacha the mother of king Asa he deposed from the royal authority, because she had made in a grove an idol of Priapus: and he entirely destroyed it, and breaking it into pieces, burnt it at the torrent Cedron.

15:17 Excelsa autem derelicta sunt in Israël : attamen cor Asa erat perfectum cunctis diebus ejus,

15:17 But high places were left in Israel: nevertheless the heart of Asa was perfect all his days.

15:18 eaque quæ voverat pater suus, et ipse, intulit in domum Domini, argentum, et aurum, vasorumque diversam supellectilem.

15:18 And the things which his father had vowed, and he himself had vowed, he brought into the house of the Lord, gold and silver, and vessels of divers uses.

15:19 Bellum vero non fuit usque ad trigesimum quintum annum regni Asa.

15:19 And there was no war unto the five and thirtieth year of the kingdom of Asa.

Chapter 16

16:1 Anno autem trigesimo sexto regni ejus, ascendit Baasa rex Israël in Judam, et muro circumdabat Rama, ut nullus tute posset egredi et ingredi de regno Asa.

16:1 And in the six and thirtieth year of his kingdom, Baasa the king of Israel came up against Juda, and built a wall about Rama, that no one might safely go out or come in of the kingdom of Asa.

16:2 Protulit ergo Asa argentum et aurum de thesauris domus Domini, et de thesauris regis, misitque ad Benadad regem Syriæ, qui habitabat in Damasco, dicens :

16:2 Then Asa brought out silver and gold out of the treasures of the house of the Lord, and of the king's treasures, and sent to Benadad king of Syria, who dwelt in Damascus, saying:

16:3 Fœdus inter me et te est ; pater quoque meus et pater tuus habuere concordiam : quam ob rem misi tibi argentum et aurum, ut rupto fœdere quod habes cum Baasa rege Israël, facias eum a me recedere.

16:3 There is a league between me and thee, as there was between my father and thy father, wherefore I have sent thee silver and gold, that thou mayst break thy league with Baasa king of Israel, and make him depart from me.

16:4 Quo comperto, Benadad misit principes exercituum suorum ad urbes Israël : qui percusserunt Ahion, et Dan, et Abelmaim, et universas urbes Nephthali muratas.

16:4 And when Benadad heard this, he sent the captains of his armies against the cities of Israel: and they took Ahion, and Dan, and Abelmaim, and all the walled cities of Nephtali.

16:5 Quod cum audisset Baasa, desiit ædificare Rama, et intermisit opus suum.

16:5 And when Baasa heard of it, he left off the building of Rama, and interrupted his work.

16:6 Porro Asa rex assumpsit universum Judam, et tulerunt lapides de Rama, et ligna quæ ædificationi præparaverat Baasa, ædificavitque ex eis Gabaa et Maspha.

16:6 Then king Asa took all Juda, and they carried away from Rama the stones, and the timber that Baasa had prepared for the building: and he built with them Gabaa, and Maspha.

16:7 In tempore illo venit Hanani propheta ad Asa regem Juda, et dixit ei : Quia habuisti fiduciam in rege Syriæ, et non in Domino Deo tuo, idcirco evasit Syriæ regis exercitus de manu tua.

16:7 At that time Hanani the prophet came to Asa king of Juda, and said to him: Because thou hast had confidence in the king of Syria, and not in the Lord thy God, therefore hath the army of the king of Syria escaped out of thy hand.

16:8 Nonne Æthiopes et Libyes multo plures erant quadrigis, et equitibus, et multitudine nimia, quos cum Domino credidisses, tradidit in manu tua ?

16:8 Were not the Ethiopians, and the Libyans much more numerous in chariots, and horsemen, and an exceeding great multitude: yet because thou trustedst in the Lord, he delivered them into thy hand?

16:9 Oculi enim Domini contemplantur universam terram, et præbent fortitudinem his qui corde perfecto credunt in eum. Stulte igitur egisti, et propter hoc ex præsenti tempore adversum te bella consurgent.

16:9 For the eyes of the Lord behold all the earth, and give strength to those who with a perfect heart trust in him. Wherefore thou hast done foolishly, and for this cause from this time wars shall arise against thee.

16:10 Iratusque Asa adversus videntem, jussit eum mitti in nervum : valde quippe super hoc fuerat indignatus : et interfecit de populo in tempore illo plurimos.

16:10 And Asa was angry with the seer, and commanded him to be put in prison: for he was greatly enraged because of this thing: and he put to death many of the people at that time.

16:11 Opera autem Asa prima et novissima scripta sunt in libro regum Juda et Israël.

16:11 But the works of Asa the first and last are written in the book of the kings of Juda and Israel.

16:12 Ægrotavit etiam Asa anno trigesimo nono regni sui, dolore pedum vehementissimo, et nec in infirmitate sua quæsivit Dominum, sed magis in medicorum arte confisus est.

16:12 And Asa fell sick in the nine and thirtieth year of his reign, of a most violent pain in his feet, and yet in his illness he did not seek the Lord, but rather trusted in the skill of physicians.

16:13 Dormivitque cum patribus suis, et mortuus est anno quadragesimo primo regni sui.

16:13 And he slept with his fathers: and he died in the one and fortieth year of his reign.

16:14 Et sepelierunt eum in sepulchro suo quod foderat sibi in civitate David : posueruntque eum super lectum suum plenum aromatibus et unguentibus meretriciis, quæ erant pigmentariorum arte confecta, et combusserunt super eum ambitione nimia.

16:14 And they buried him in his own sepulchre, which he had made for himself in the city of David: and they laid him on his bed full of spices and odoriferous ointments, which were made by the art of the perfumers, and they burnt them over him with very great pomp.

Chapter 17

17:1 Regnavit autem Josaphat filius ejus pro eo, et invaluit contra Israël.

17:1 And Josaphat his son reigned in his stead, and grew strong against Israel.

17:2 Constituitque militum numeros in cunctis urbibus Juda quæ erant vallatæ muris. Præsidiaque disposuit in terra Juda, et in civitatibus Ephraim quas ceperat Asa pater ejus.

17:2 And he placed numbers of soldiers in all the fortified cities of Juda. And he put garrisons in the land of Juda, and in the cities of Ephraim, which Asa his father had taken.

17:3 Et fuit Dominus cum Josaphat, quia ambulavit in viis David patris sui primis : et non speravit in Baalim,

17:3 And the Lord was with Josaphat, because he walked in the first ways of David his father: and trusted not in Baalim,

17:4 sed in Deo patris sui : et perrexit in præceptis illius, et non juxta peccata Israël.

17:4 But in the God of his father, and walked in his commandments, and not according to the sins of Israel.

17:5 Confirmavitque Dominus regnum in manu ejus, et dedit omnis Juda munera Josaphat : factæque sunt ei infinitæ divitiæ, et multa gloria.

17:5 And the Lord established the kingdom in his hand, and all Juda brought presents to Josaphat: and he acquired immense riches, and much glory.

17:6 Cumque sumpsisset cor ejus audaciam propter vias Domini, etiam excelsa et lucos de Juda abstulit.

17:6 And when his heart had taken courage for the ways of the Lord, he took away also the high places and the groves out of Juda.

17:7 Tertio autem anno regni sui misit de principibus suis Benhail, et Obdiam, et Zachariam, et Nathanaël, et Michæam, ut docerent in civitatibus Juda :

17:7 And in the third year of his reign, he sent of his princes Benhail, and Abdias, and Zacharias, and Nathanael, and Micheas, to teach in the cites of Juda:

17:8 et cum eis Levitas Semeiam, et Nathaniam, et Zabadiam, Asaël quoque, et Semiramoth, et Jonathan, Adoniamque et Thobiam, et Thobadoniam Levitas, et cum eis Elisama, et Joran sacerdotes :

17:8 And with them the Levites, Semeias, and Nathanias, and Zabadias, and Asael, and Semiramoth, and Jonathan, and Adonias, and Tobias, and Thobadonias Levites, and with them Elisama, and Joram priests.

17:9 docebantque populum in Juda, habentes librum legis Domini, et circuibant cunctas urbes Juda, atque erudiebant populum.

17:9 And they taught the people in Juda, having with them the book of the law of the Lord: and they went about all the cities of Juda, and instructed the people.

17:10 Itaque factus est pavor Domini super omnia regna terrarum quæ erant per gyrum Juda, nec audebant bellare contra Josaphat.

17:10 And the fear of the Lord came upon all the kingdoms of the lands that were round about Juda, and they durst not make war against Josaphat.

17:11 Sed et Philisthæi Josaphat munera deferebant, et vectigal argenti : Arabes quoque adducebant pecora, arietum septem millia septingenta, et hircorum totidem.

17:11 The Philistines also brought presents to Josaphat, and tribute in silver, and the Arabians brought him cattle, seven thousand seven hundred rams, and as many he goats.

17:12 Crevit ergo Josaphat, et magnificatus est usque in sublime : atque ædificavit in Juda domos ad instar turrium, urbesque muratas.

17:12 And Josaphat grew, and became exceeding great: and he built in Juda houses like towers, and walled cities.

17:13 Et multa opera paravit in urbibus Juda : viri quoque bellatores et robusti erant in Jerusalem,

17:13 And he prepared many works in the cities of Juda: and he had warriors, and valiant men in Jerusalem.

17:14 quorum iste numerus per domos atque familias singulorum : in Juda principes exercitus, Ednas dux, et cum eo robustissimi viri trecenta millia.

17:14 Of whom this is the number of the houses and families of every one: in Juda captains of the army, Ednas the chief, and with him three hundred thousand most valiant men.

17:15 Post hunc Johanan princeps, et cum eo ducenta octoginta millia.

17:15 After him Johanan the captain, and with him two hundred and eighty thousand.

17:16 Post istum quoque Amasias filius Zechri, consecratus Domino, et cum eo ducenta millia virorum fortium.

17:16 And after him was Amasias the son of Zechri, consecrated to the Lord, and with him were two hundred thousand valiant men.

17:17 Hunc sequebatur robustus ad prælia Eliada, et cum eo tenentium arcum et clypeum ducenta millia.

17:17 After him was Eliada valiant in battle, and with him two hundred thousand armed with bow and shield.

17:18 Post istum etiam Jozabad, et cum eo centum octoginta millia expeditorum militum.

17:18 After him also was Jozabad, and with him a hundred and eighty thousand ready for war.

17:19 Hi omnes erant ad manum regis, exceptis aliis quos posuerat in urbibus muratis in universo Juda.

17:19 All these were at the hand of the king, beside others, whom he had put in the walled cities, in all Juda.

Chapter 18

18:1 Fuit ergo Josaphat dives et inclytus multum, et affinitate conjunctus est Achab.

18:1 Now Josaphat was rich and very glorious, and was joined by affinity to Achab.

18:2 Descenditque post annos ad eum in Samariam : ad cujus adventum mactavit Achab arietes et boves plurimos, ipsi, et populo qui venerat cum eo : persuasitque illi ut ascenderet in Ramoth Galaad.

18:2 And he went down to him after some years to Samaria: and Achab at his coming killed sheep and oxen in abundance for him and the people that came with him: and he persuaded him to go up to Ramoth Galaad.

18:3 Dixitque Achab rex Israël ad Josaphat regem Juda : Veni mecum in Ramoth Galaad. Cui ille respondit : Ut ego, et tu : sicut populus tuus, sic et populus meus : tecumque erimus in bello.

18:3 And Achab king of Israel said to Josaphat king of Juda: Come with me to Ramoth Galaad. And he answered him: Thou art as I am, and my people as thy people, and we will be with thee in the war.

18:4 Dixitque Josaphat ad regem Israël : Consule, obsecro, impræsentiarum sermonem Domini.

18:4 And Josaphat said to the king of Israel: Inquire, I beseech thee, at present the word of the Lord.

18:5 Congregavit igitur rex Israël prophetarum quadringentos viros, et dixit ad eos : In Ramoth Galaad ad bellandum ire debemus, an quiescere ? At illi : Ascende, inquiunt, et tradet Deus in manu regis.

18:5 So the king of Israel gathered together of the prophets four hundred men, and he said to them: Shall we go to Ramoth Galaad to fight, or shall we forbear? But they said: Go up, and God will deliver into the king's hand.

18:6 Dixitque Josaphat : Numquid non est hic prophetes Domini, ut ab illo etiam requiramus ?

18:6 And Josaphat said: Is there not here a prophet of the Lord, that we may inquire also of him?

18:7 Et ait rex Israël ad Josaphat : Est vir unus a quo possumus quærere Domini voluntatem : sed ego odi eum, quia non prophetat mihi bonum, sed malum omni tempore : est autem Michæas filius Jemla. Dixitque Josaphat : Ne loquaris, rex, hoc modo.

18:7 And the king of Israel said to Josaphat: There is one man, of whom we may ask the will of the Lord: but I hate him, for he never prophesieth good to me, but always evil: and it is Micheas the son of Jemla. And Josaphat said: Speak not thus, O king.

18:8 Vocavit ergo rex Israël unum de eunuchis, et dixit ei : Voca cito Michæam filium Jemla.

18:8 And the king of Israel called one of the eunuchs, and said to him: Call quickly Micheas the son of Jemla.

18:9 Porro rex Israël, et Josaphat rex Juda, uterque sedebant in solio suo, vestiti cultu regio : sedebant autem in area juxta portam Samariæ, omnesque prophetæ vaticinabantur coram eis.

18:9 Now the king of Israel, and Josaphat king of Juda, both sat on their thrones, clothed in royal robes, and they sat in the open court by the gate of Samaria, and all the prophets prophesied before them.

18:10 Sedecias vero filius Chanaana fecit sibi cornua ferrea, et ait : Hæc dicit Dominus : His ventilabis Syriam, donec conteras eam.

18:10 And Sedecias the son of Chanaana made him horns of iron, and said: Thus saith the Lord: With these shalt thou push Syria, till thou destroy it.

18:11 Omnesque prophetæ similiter prophetabant, atque dicebant : Ascende in Ramoth Galaad, et prosperaberis, et tradet eos Dominus in manu regis.

18:11 And all the prophets prophesied in like manner, and said: Go up to Ramoth Galaad, and thou shalt prosper, and the Lord will deliver them into the king's hand.

18:12 Nuntius autem qui ierat ad vocandum Michæam, ait illi : En verba omnium prophetarum uno ore bona regi annuntiant : quæso ergo te ut et sermo tuus ab eis non dissentiat, loquarisque prospera.

18:12 And the messenger that went to call Micheas, said to him: Behold the words of all the prophets with one mouth declare good to the king: I beseech thee therefore let not thy word disagree with them, and speak thou also good success.

18:13 Cui respondit Michæas : Vivit Dominus, quia quodcumque dixerit mihi Deus meus, hoc loquar.

18:13 And Micheas answered him: As the Lord liveth, whatsoever my God shall say to me, that will I speak.

18:14 Venit ergo ad regem. Cui rex ait : Michæa, ire debemus in Ramoth Galaad ad bellandum, an quiescere ? Cui ille respondit : Ascendite : cuncta enim prospera evenient, et tradentur hostes in manus vestras.

18:14 So he came to the king: and the king said to him: Micheas, shall we go to Ramoth Galaad to fight, or forbear? And he answered him: Go up, for all shall succeed prosperously, and the enemies shall be delivered into your hands.

18:15 Dixitque rex : Iterum atque iterum te adjuro, ut mihi non loquaris, nisi quod verum est in nomine Domini.

18:15 And the king said: I adjure thee again and again to say nothing but the truth to me, in the name of the Lord.

18:16 At ille ait : Vidi universum Israël dispersum in montibus, sicut oves absque pastore : et dixit Dominus : Non habent isti dominos : revertatur unusquisque in domum suam in pace.

18:16 Then he said: I saw all Israel scattered in the mountains, like sheep without a shepherd: and the Lord said: These have no masters: let every man return to his own house in peace.

18:17 Et ait rex Israël ad Josaphat : Nonne dixi tibi quod non prophetaret iste mihi quidquam boni, sed ea quæ mala sunt ?

18:17 And the king of Israel said to Josaphat: Did I not tell thee that this man would not prophesy me any good, but evil?

18:18 At ille : Idcirco, ait, audite verbum Domini : vidi Dominum sedentem in solio suo, et omnem exercitum cæli assistentem ei a dextris et a sinistris.

18:18 Then he said: Hear ye therefore the word of the Lord: I saw the Lord sitting on his throne, and all the army of heaven standing by him on the right hand and on the left,

18:19 Et dixit Dominus : Quis decipiet Achab regem Israël ut ascendat et corruat in Ramoth Galaad ? Cumque diceret unus hoc modo, et alter alio,

18:19 And the Lord said: Who shall deceive Achab king of Israel, that he may go up and fall in Ramoth Galaad? And when one spoke in this manner, and another otherwise:

18:20 processit spiritus, et stetit coram Domino, et ait : Ego decipiam eum. Cui Dominus : In quo, inquit, decipies ?

18:20 There came forth a spirit, and stood before the Lord, and said: I will deceive him. And the Lord said to him: By what means wilt thou deceive him?

18:21 At ille respondit : Egrediar, et ero spiritus mendax in ore omnium prophetarum ejus. Dixitque Dominus : Decipies, et prævalebis : egredere, et fac ita.

18:21 And he answered: I will go out, and be a lying spirit in the mouth of all his prophets. And the Lord said: Thou shalt deceive, and shalt prevail: go out, and do so.

18:22 Nunc igitur, ecce Dominus dedit spiritum mendacii in ore omnium prophetarum tuorum, et Dominus locutus est de te mala.

18:22 Now therefore behold the Lord hath put a spirit of lying in the mouth of all thy prophets, and the Lord hath spoken evil against thee.

18:23 Accessit autem Sedecias filius Chanaana, et percussit Michææ maxillam, et ait : Per quam viam transivit spiritus Domini a me, ut loqueretur tibi ?

18:23 And Sedecias the son of Chanaana came, and struck Micheas on the cheek and said: Which way went the spirit of the Lord from me, to speak to thee?

18:24 Dixitque Michæas : Tu ipse videbis in die illo, quando ingressus fueris cubiculum de cubiculo ut abscondaris.

18:24 And Micheas said: Thou thyself shalt see in that day, when thou shalt go in from chamber to chamber, to hide thyself.

18:25 Præcepit autem rex Israël, dicens : Tollite Michæam, et ducite eum ad Amon principem civitatis, et ad Joas filium Amelech.

18:25 And the king of Israel commanded, saying: Take Micheas, and carry him to Amon the governor of the city, and to Joas the son of Amelech,

18:26 Et dicetis : Hæc dicit rex : Mittite hunc in carcerem, et date ei panis modicum, et aquæ pauxillum, donec revertar in pace.

18:26 And say: Thus saith the king: Put this fellow in prison, and give him bread and water in a small quantity till I return in peace.

18:27 Dixitque Michæas : Si reversus fueris in pace, non est locutus Dominus in me. Et ait : Audite, omnes populi.

18:27 And Micheas said: If thou return in peace, the Lord hath not spoken by me. And he said: Hear, all ye people.

18:28 Igitur ascenderunt rex Israël et Josaphat rex Juda in Ramoth Galaad.

18:28 So the king of Israel and Josaphat king of Juda went up to Ramoth Galaad.

18:29 Dixitque rex Israël ad Josaphat : Mutabo habitum, et sic ad pugnam vadam : tu autem induere vestibus tuis. Mutatoque rex Israël habitu, venit ad bellum.

18:29 And the king of Israel said to Josaphat: I will change my dress, and so I will go to the battle, but put thou on thy own garments. And the king of Israel having changed his dress, went to the battle.

18:30 Rex autem Syriæ præceperat ducibus equitatus sui, dicens : Ne pugnetis contra minimum aut contra maximum, nisi contra solum regem Israël.

18:30 Now the king of Syria had commanded the captains of his cavalry, saying: Fight ye not with small, or great, but with the king of Israel only.

18:31 Itaque cum vidissent principes equitatus Josaphat, dixerunt : Rex Israël est iste. Et circumdederunt eum dimicantes : at ille clamavit ad Dominum, et auxiliatus est ei, atque avertit eos ab illo.

18:31 So when the captains of the cavalry saw Josaphat, they said: This is the king of Israel. And they surrounded him to attack him: but he cried to the Lord, and he helped him, and turned them away from him.

18:32 Cum enim vidissent duces equitatus quod non esset rex Israël, reliquerunt eum.

18:32 For when the captains of the cavalry saw, that he was not the king of Israel, they left him.

18:33 Accidit autem ut unus e populo sagittam in incertum jaceret, et percuteret regem Israël inter cervicem et scapulas. At ille aurigæ suo ait : Converte manum tuam, et educ me de acie, quia vulneratus sum.

18:33 And it happened that one of the people shot an arrow at a venture, and struck the king of Israel between the neck and the shoulders, and he said to his chariot man: Turn thy hand, and carry me out of the battle, for I am wounded.

18:34 Et finita est pugna in die illo : porro rex Israël stabat in curru suo contra Syros usque ad vesperam, et mortuus est occidente sole.

18:34 And the fight was ended that day: but the king of Israel stood in his chariot against the Syrians until the evening, and died at the sunset.

Chapter 19

19:1 Reversus est autem Josaphat rex Juda in domum suam pacifice in Jerusalem.

19:1 And Josaphat king of Juda returned to his house in peace to Jerusalem.

19:2 Cui occurrit Jehu filius Henani videns, et ait ad eum : Impio præbes auxilium, et his qui oderunt Dominum amicitia jungeris, et idcirco iram quidem Domini merebaris :

19:2 And Jehu the son of Hanani the seer met him, and said to him: Thou helpest the ungodly, and thou art joined in friendship with them that hate the Lord, and therefore thou didst deserve indeed the wrath of the Lord:

19:3 sed bona opera inventa sunt in te, eo quod abstuleris lucos de terra Juda, et præparaveris cor tuum ut requireres Dominum Deum patrum tuorum.

19:3 But good works are found in thee, because thou hast taken away the groves out of the land of Juda, and hast prepared thy heart to seek the Lord the God of thy fathers.

19:4 Habitavit ergo Josaphat in Jerusalem, rursumque egressus est ad populum de Bersabee usque ad montem Ephraim, et revocavit eos ad Dominum Deum patrum suorum.

19:4 And Josaphat dwelt at Jerusalem: and he went out again to the people from Bersabee to mount Ephraim, and brought them back to the Lord the God of their fathers.

19:5 Constituitque judices terræ in cunctis civitatibus Juda munitis per singula loca,

19:5 And he set judges of the land in all the fenced cities of Juda, in every place.

19:6 et præcipiens judicibus : Videte, ait, quid faciatis : non enim hominis exercetis judicium, sed Domini : et quodcumque judicaveritis, in vos redundabit.

19:6 And charging the judges, he said: Take heed what you do: for you exercise not the judgment of man, but of the Lord: and whatsoever you judge, it shall redound to you.

19:7 Sit timor Domini vobiscum, et cum diligentia cuncta facite : non est enim apud Dominum Deum nostrum iniquitas, nec personarum acceptio, nec cupido munerum.

19:7 Let the fear of the Lord be with you, and do all things with diligence: for there is no iniquity with the Lord our God, nor respect of persons, nor desire of gifts.

19:8 In Jerusalem quoque constituit Josaphat Levitas, et sacerdotes, et principes familiarum ex Israël, ut judicium et causam Domini judicarent habitatoribus ejus.

19:8 In Jerusalem also Josaphat appointed Levites, and priests and chiefs of the families of Israel, to judge the judgment and the cause of the Lord for the inhabitants thereof.

19:9 Præcepitque eis, dicens : Sic agetis in timore Domini fideliter et corde perfecto.

19:9 And he charged them, saying, Thus shall you do in the fear of the Lord faithfully, and with a perfect heart.

19:10 Omnem causam quæ venerit ad vos fratrum vestrorum, qui habitant in urbibus suis inter cognationem et cognationem, ubicumque quæstio est de lege, de mandato, de cæremoniis, de justificationibus : ostendite eis, ut non peccent in Dominum, et ne veniat ira super vos et super fratres vestros : sic ergo agentes non peccabitis.

19:10 Every cause that shall come to you of your brethren, that dwell in their cities, between kindred and kindred, wheresoever there is question concerning the law, the commandment, the ceremonies, the justifications: shew it them, that they may not sin against the Lord, and that wrath may not come upon you and your brethren: and so doing you shall not sin.

19:11 Amarias autem sacerdos et pontifex vester in his quæ ad Deum pertinent, præsidebit : porro Zabadias filius Ismahel, qui est dux in domo Juda, super ea opera erit quæ ad regis officium pertinent : habetisque magistros Levitas coram vobis. Confortamini, et agite diligenter, et erit Dominus vobiscum in bonis.

19:11 And Amarias the priest your high priest shall be chief in the things which regard God: and Zabadias the son of Ismahel, who is ruler in the house of Juda, shall be over those matters which belong to the king's office: and you have before you the Levites for masters, take courage and do diligently, and the Lord will be with you in good things.

Chapter 20

20:1 Post hæc congregati sunt filii Moab et filii Ammon, et cum eis de Ammonitis, ad Josaphat, ut pugnarent contra eum.

20:1 After this the children of Moab, and the children of Ammon, and with them of the Ammonites, were gathered together to fight against Josaphat.

20:2 Veneruntque nuntii, et indicaverunt Josaphat, dicentes : Venit contra te multitudo magna de his locis quæ trans mare sunt, et de Syria : et ecce consistunt in Asasonthamar, quæ est Engaddi.

20:2 And there came messengers, and told Josaphat, saying: There cometh a great multitude against thee from beyond the sea, and out of Syria, and behold they are in Asasonthamar, which is Engaddi.

20:3 Josaphat autem timore perterritus, totum se contulit ad rogandum Dominum, et prædicavit jejunium universo Juda.

20:3 And Josaphat being seized with fear betook himself wholly to pray to the Lord, and he proclaimed a fast for all Juda.

20:4 Congregatusque est Judas ad deprecandum Dominum : sed et omnes de urbibus suis venerunt ad obsecrandum eum.

20:4 And Juda gathered themselves together to pray to the Lord: and all came out of their cities to make supplication to him.

20:5 Cumque stetisset Josaphat in medio cœtu Juda et Jerusalem, in domo Domini ante atrium novum,

20:5 And Josaphat stood in the midst of the assembly of Juda, and Jerusalem, in the house of the Lord before the new court,

20:6 ait : Domine Deus patrum nostrorum, tu es Deus in cælo, et dominaris cunctis regnis gentium : in manu tua est fortitudo et potentia, nec quisquam tibi potest resistere.

20:6 And said: O Lord God of our fathers, thou art God in heaven, and rulest over all the kingdoms and nations, in thy hand is strength and power, and no one can resist thee.

20:7 Nonne tu, Deus noster, interfecisti omnes habitatores terræ hujus coram populo tuo Israël, et dedisti eam semini Abraham amici tui in sempiternum ?

20:7 Didst not thou our God kill all the inhabitants of this land before thy people Israel, and gavest it to the seed of Abraham thy friend for ever?

20:8 Habitaveruntque in ea, et exstruxerunt in illa sanctuarium nomini tuo, dicentes :

20:8 And they dwelt in it, and built in it a sanctuary to thy name, saying:

20:9 Si irruerint super nos mala, gladius judicii, pestilentia, et fames, stabimus coram domo hac in conspectu tuo, in qua invocatum est nomen tuum : et clamabimus ad te in tribulationibus nostris, et exaudies, salvosque facies.

20:9 If evils fall upon us, the sword of judgment, or pestilence, or famine, we will stand in thy presence before this house, in which thy name is called upon: and we will cry to thee in our afflictions, and thou wilt hear, and save us.

20:10 Nunc igitur, ecce filii Ammon, et Moab, et mons Seir, per quos non concessisti Israël ut transirent quando egrediebantur de Ægypto, sed declinaverunt ab eis, et non interfecerunt illos,

20:10 Now therefore behold the children of Ammon, and of Moab, and mount Seir, through whose lands thou didst not allow Israel to pass, when they came out of Egypt, but they turned aside from them, and slew them not,

20:11 e contrario agunt, et nituntur ejicere nos de possessione quam tradidisti nobis.

20:11 Do the contrary, and endeavour to cast us out of the possession which thou hast delivered to us.

20:12 Deus noster, ergo non judicabis eos ? in nobis quidem non est tanta fortitudo, ut possimus huic multitudini resistere, quæ irruit super nos. Sed cum ignoremus quid agere debeamus, hoc solum habemus residui, ut oculos nostros dirigamus ad te.

20:12 O our God, wilt thou not then judge them? as for us we have not strength enough, to be able to resist this multitude, which cometh violently upon us. But as we know not what to do, we can only turn our eyes to thee.

20:13 Omnis vero Juda stabat coram Domino cum parvulis, et uxoribus, et liberis suis.

20:13 And all Juda stood before the Lord with their little ones, and their wives, and their children.

20:14 Erat autem Jahaziel filius Zachariæ filii Banaiæ filii Jehiel filii Mathaniæ, Levites de filiis Asaph, super quem factus est spiritus Domini, in medio turbæ,

20:14 And Jahaziel the son of Zacharias, the son of Banaias, the son of Jehiel, the son of Mathanias, a Levite of the sons of Asaph, was there, upon whom the spirit of the Lord came in the midst of the multitude,

20:15 et ait : Attendite, omnis Juda, et qui habitatis Jerusalem, et tu, rex Josaphat : hæc dicit Dominus vobis : Nolite timere, nec paveatis hanc multitudinem : non est enim vestra pugna, sed Dei.

20:15 And he said: Attend ye, all Juda, and you that dwell in Jerusalem, and thou king Josaphat: Thus saith the Lord to you: Fear ye not, and be not dismayed at this multitude: for the battle is not yours, but God's.

20:16 Cras descendetis contra eos : ascensuri enim sunt per clivum nomine Sis, et invenietis illos in summitate torrentis qui est contra solitudinem Jeruel.

20:16 To morrow you shall go down against them: for they will come up by the ascent named Sis, and you shall find them at the head of the torrent, which is over against the wilderness of Jeruel.

20:17 Non eritis vos qui dimicabitis, sed tantummodo confidenter state, et videbitis auxilium Domini super vos, o Juda et Jerusalem : nolite timere, nec paveatis : cras egrediemini contra eos, et Dominus erit vobiscum.

20:17 It shall not be you that shall fight, but only stand with confidence, and you shall see the help of the Lord over you, O Juda, and Jerusalem: fear ye not, nor be you dismayed: to morrow you shall go out against them, and the Lord will be with you.

20:18 Josaphat ergo, et Juda, et omnes habitatores Jerusalem ceciderunt proni in terram coram Domino, et adoraverunt eum.

20:18 Then Josaphat, and Juda, and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem fell flat on the ground before the Lord, and adored him.

20:19 Porro Levitæ de filiis Caath et de filiis Core laudabant Dominum Deum Israël voce magna in excelsum.

20:19 And the Levites of the sons of Caath, and of the sons of Core praised the Lord the God of Israel with a loud voice, on high.

20:20 Cumque mane surrexissent, egressi sunt per desertum Thecue : profectisque eis, stans Josaphat in medio eorum, dixit : Audite me, viri Juda, et omnes habitatores Jerusalem : credite in Domino Deo vestro, et securi eritis : credite prophetis ejus, et cuncta evenient prospera.

20:20 And they rose early in the morning, and went out through the desert of Thecua: and as they were marching, Josaphat standing in the midst of them, said: Hear me, ye men of Juda, and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem: believe in the Lord your God, and you shall be secure: believe his prophets, and all things shall succeed well.

20:21 Deditque consilium populo, et statuit cantores Domini ut laudarent eum in turmis suis, et antecederent exercitum, ac voce consona dicerent : Confitemini Domino quoniam in æternum misericordia ejus.

20:21 And he gave counsel to the people, and appointed the singing men of the Lord, to praise him by their companies, and to go before the army, and with one voice to say: Give glory to the Lord, for his mercy endureth for ever.

20:22 Cumque cœpissent laudes canere, vertit Dominus insidias eorum in semetipsos, filiorum scilicet Ammon, et Moab, et montis Seir, qui egressi fuerant ut pugnarent contra Judam : et percussi sunt.

20:22 And when they began to sing praises, the Lord turned their ambushments upon themselves, that is to say, of the children of Ammon, and of Moab, and of mount Seir, who were come out to fight against Juda, and they were slain.

20:23 Namque filii Ammon et Moab consurrexerunt adversum habitatores montis Seir, ut interficerent et delerent eos : cumque hoc opere perpetrassent, etiam in semetipsos versi, mutuis concidere vulneribus.

20:23 For the children of Ammon, and of Moab, rose up against the inhabitants of mount Seir, to kill and destroy them: and when they had made an end of them, they turned also against one another, and destroyed one another.

20:24 Porro Juda, cum venisset ad speculam quæ respicit solitudinem, vidit procul omnem late regionem plenam cadaveribus, nec superesse quemquam qui necem potuisset evadere.

20:24 And when Juda came to the watch tower, that looketh toward the desert, they saw afar off all the country, for a great space, full of dead bodies, and that no one was left that could escape death.

20:25 Venit ergo Josaphat, et omnis populus cum eo, ad detrahenda spolia mortuorum : inveneruntque inter cadavera variam supellectilem, vestes quoque, et vasa pretiosissima, et diripuerunt ita ut omnia portare non possent, nec per tres dies spolia auferre præ prædæ magnitudine.

20:25 Then Josaphat came, and all the people with him to take away the spoils of the dead, and they found among the dead bodies, stuff of various kinds, and garments, and most precious vessels: and they took them for themselves, insomuch that they could not carry all, nor in three days take away the spoils, the booty was so great.

20:26 Die autem quarto congregati sunt in Valle benedictionis : etenim quoniam ibi benedixerant Domino, vocaverunt locum illum Vallis benedictionis usque in præsentem diem.

20:26 And on the fourth day they were assembled in the valley of Blessing: for there they blessed the Lord, and therefore they called that place the valley of Blessing until this day.

20:27 Reversusque est omnis vir Juda, et habitatores Jerusalem, et Josaphat ante eos, in Jerusalem cum lætitia magna, eo quod dedisset eis Dominus gaudium de inimicis suis.

20:27 And every man of Juda, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem returned, and Josaphat at their head, into Jerusalem with great joy, because the Lord had made them rejoice over their enemies.

20:28 Ingressique sunt in Jerusalem cum psalteriis, et citharis, et tubis in domum Domini.

20:28 And they came into Jerusalem with psalteries, and harps, and trumpets into the house of the Lord.

20:29 Irruit autem pavor Domini super universa regna terrarum cum audissent quod pugnasset Dominus contra inimicos Israël.

20:29 And the fear of the Lord fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands when they heard that the Lord had fought against the enemies of Israel.

20:30 Quievitque regnum Josaphat, et præbuit ei Deus pacem per circuitum.

20:30 And the kingdom of Josaphat was quiet, and God gave him peace round about.

20:31 Regnavit igitur Josaphat super Judam, et erat triginta quinque annorum cum regnare cœpisset : viginti autem et quinque annis regnavit in Jerusalem, et nomen matris ejus Azuba filia Selahi.

20:31 And Josaphat reigned over Juda, and he was five and thirty years old, when he began to reign: and he reigned five and twenty years in Jerusalem: and the name of his mother was Azuba the daughter of Selahi.

20:32 Et ambulavit in via patris suis Asa, nec declinavit ab ea, faciens quæ placita erant coram Domino.

20:32 And he walked in the way of his father Asa and departed not from it, doing the things that were pleasing before the Lord.

20:33 Verumtamen excelsa non abstulit, et adhuc populus non direxerat cor suum ad Dominum Deum patrum suorum.

20:33 But yet he took not away the high places, and the people had not yet turned their heart to the Lord the God of their fathers.

20:34 Reliqua autem gestorum Josaphat priorum et novissimorum scripta sunt in verbis Jehu filii Hanani, quæ digessit in libros regum Israël.

20:34 But the rest of the acts of Josaphat, first and last, are written in the words of Jehu the son of Hanani, which he digested into the books of the kings of Israel.

20:35 Post hæc iniit amicitias Josaphat rex Juda cum Ochozia rege Israël, cujus opera fuerunt impiissima.

20:35 After these things Josaphat king of Juda made friendship with Ochozias king of Israel, whose works were very wicked.

20:36 Et particeps fuit ut facerent naves quæ irent in Tharsis : feceruntque classem in Asiongaber.

20:36 And he was partner with him in making ships, to go to Tharsis: and they made the ships in Asiongaber.

20:37 Prophetavit autem Eliezer filius Dodau de Maresa ad Josaphat, dicens : Quia habuisti fœdus cum Ochozia, percussit Dominus opera tua, contritæque sunt naves, nec potuerunt ire in Tharsis.

20:37 And Eliezer the son of Dodau of Maresa prophesied to Josaphat, saying: Because thou hast made a league with Ochozias, the Lord hath destroyed thy works, and the ships are broken, and they could not go to Tharsis.

Chapter 21

21:1 Dormivit autem Josaphat cum patribus suis, et sepultus est cum eis in civitate David : regnavitque Joram filius ejus pro eo.

21:1 And Josaphat slept with his fathers, and was buried with them in the city of David: and Joram his son reigned in his stead.

21:2 Qui habuit fratres filios Josaphat, Azariam, et Jahiel, et Zachariam, et Azariam, et Michaël, et Saphatiam : omnes hi filii Josaphat regis Juda.

21:2 And he had brethren the sons of Josaphat, Azarias, and Jahiel, and Zacharias, and Azaria, and Michael, and Saphatias, all these were the sons of Josaphat king of Juda.

21:3 Deditque eis pater suus multa munera argenti et auri, et pensitationes, cum civitatibus munitissimis in Juda : regnum autem tradidit Joram, eo quod esset primogenitus.

21:3 And their father gave them great gifts of silver, and of gold, and pensions, with strong cities in Juda: but the kingdom he gave to Joram, because he was the eldest.

21:4 Surrexit ergo Joram super regnum patris sui : cumque se confirmasset, occidit omnes fratres suos gladio, et quosdam de principibus Israël.

21:4 So Joram rose up over the kingdom of his father: and when he had established himself, he slew all his brethren with the sword, and some of the princes of Israel.

21:5 Triginta duorum annorum erat Joram cum regnare cœpisset, et octo annis regnavit in Jerusalem.

21:5 Joram was two and thirty years old when he began to reign: and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem.

21:6 Ambulavitque in viis regum Israël, sicut egerat domus Achab : filia quippe Achab erat uxor ejus : et fecit malum in conspectu Domini.

21:6 And he walked in the ways of the kings of Israel, as the house of Achab had done: for his wife was a daughter of Achab, and he did evil in the sight of the Lord.

21:7 Noluit autem Dominus disperdere domum David propter pactum quod inierat cum eo : et quia promiserat ut daret ei lucernam, et filiis ejus omni tempore.

21:7 But the Lord would not destroy the house of David: because of the covenant which he had made with him: and because he had promised to give a lamp to him, and to his sons for ever.

21:8 In diebus illis rebellavit Edom, ne esset subditus Judæ, et constituit sibi regem.

21:8 In those days Edom revolted, from being subject to Juda, and made themselves a king.

21:9 Cumque transisset Joram cum principibus suis, et cuncto equitatu qui erat secum, surrexit nocte, et percussit Edom, qui se circumdederat, et omnes duces equitatus ejus.

21:9 And Joram went over with his princes, and all his cavalry with him, and rose in the night, and defeated the Edomites who had surrounded him, and all the captains of his cavalry.

21:10 Attamen rebellavit Edom, ne esset sub ditione Juda usque ad hanc diem : eo tempore et Lobna recessit ne esset sub manu illius. Dereliquerat enim Dominum Deum patrum suorum :

21:10 However Edom revolted, from being under the dominion of Juda unto this day: at that time Lobna also revolted, from being under his hand. For he had forsaken the Lord the God of his fathers.

21:11 insuper et excelsa fabricatus est in urbibus Juda, et fornicari fecit habitatores Jerusalem, et prævaricari Judam.

21:11 Moreover he built also high places in the cities of Juda, and he made the inhabitants of Jerusalem to commit fornication, and Juda to transgress.

21:12 Allatæ sunt autem ei litteræ ab Elia propheta, in quibus scriptum erat : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus David patris tui : Quoniam non ambulasti in viis Josaphat patris tui, et in viis Asa regis Juda,

21:12 And there was a letter brought him from Eliseus the prophet, in which it was written: Thus saith the Lord the God of David thy father: Because thou hast not walked in the ways of Josaphat thy father nor in the ways of Asa king of Juda,

21:13 sed incessisti per iter regum Israël, et fornicari fecisti Judam et habitatores Jerusalem, imitatus fornicationem domus Achab, insuper et fratres tuos, domum patris tui, meliores te, occidisti :

21:13 But hast walked in the ways of the kings of Israel, and hast made Juda and the inhabitants of Jerusalem to commit fornication, imitating the fornication of the house of Achab, moreover also thou hast killed thy brethren, the house of thy father, better men than thyself,

21:14 ecce Dominus percutiet te plaga magna cum populo tuo, et filiis, et uxoribus tuis, universaque substantia tua.

21:14 Behold the Lord will strike thee with a great plague, with all thy people, and thy children, and thy wives, and all thy substance.

21:15 Tu autem ægrotabis pessimo languore uteri tui, donec egrediantur vitalia tua paulatim per singulos dies.

21:15 And thou shalt be sick of a very grievous disease of thy bowels, till thy vital parts come out by little and little every day.

21:16 Suscitavit ergo Dominus contra Joram spiritum Philisthinorum, et Arabum qui confines sunt Æthiopibus :

21:16 And the Lord stirred up against Joram the spirit of the Philistines, and of the Arabians, who border on the Ethiopians.

21:17 et ascenderunt in terram Juda, et vastaverunt eam, diripueruntque cunctam substantiam quæ inventa est in domo regis, insuper et filios ejus, et uxores : nec remansit ei filius, nisi Joachaz, qui minimus natu erat.

21:17 And they came up into the land of Juda, and wasted it, and they carried away all the substance that was found in the king's house, his sons also, and his wives: so that there was no son left him but Joachaz, who was the youngest.

21:18 Et super hæc omnia percussit eum Dominus alvi languore insanabili.

21:18 And besides all this the Lord struck him with an incurable disease in his bowels.

21:19 Cumque diei succederet dies, et temporum spatia volverentur, duorum annorum expletus est circulus : et sic longa consumptus tabe, ita ut egereret etiam viscera sua, languore pariter, et vita caruit. Mortuusque est in infirmitate pessima, et non fecit ei populus secundum morem combustionis exequias, sicut fecerat majoribus ejus.

21:19 And as day came after day, and time rolled on, two whole years passed: then after being wasted with a long consumption, so as to void his very bowels, his disease ended with his life. And he died of a most wretched illness, and the people did not make a funeral for him according to the manner of burning, as they had done for his ancestors.

21:20 Triginta duorum annorum fuit cum regnare cœpisset, et octo annis regnavit in Jerusalem. Ambulavitque non recte, et sepelierunt eum in civitate David, verumtamen non in sepulchro regum.

21:20 He was two and thirty years old when he began his reign, and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem. And he walked not rightly, and they buried him in the city of David: but not in the sepulchres of the kings.

Chapter 22

22:1 Constituerunt autem habitatores Jerusalem Ochoziam filium ejus minimum regem pro eo : omnes enim majores natu, qui ante eum fuerant, interfecerant latrones Arabum qui irruerant in castra : regnavitque Ochozias filius Joram regis Juda.

22:1 And the inhabitants of Jerusalem made Ochozias his youngest son king in his place: for the rovers of the Arabians, who had broke in upon the camp, had killed all that were his elder brothers. So Ochozias the son of Joram king of Juda reigned.

22:2 Quadraginta duorum annorum erat Ochozias cum regnare cœpisset, et uno anno regnavit in Jerusalem : et nomen matris ejus Athalia filia Amri.

22:2 Ochozias was forty-two years old when he began to reign, and he reigned one year in Jerusalem, and the name of his mother was Athalia the daughter of Amri.

22:3 Sed et ipse ingressus est per vias domus Achab : mater enim ejus impulit eum ut impie ageret.

22:3 He also walked in the ways of the house of Achab: for his mother pushed him on to do wickedly.

22:4 Fecit igitur malum in conspectu Domini, sicut domus Achab : ipsi enim fuerunt ei consiliarii post mortem patris sui, in interitum ejus :

22:4 So he did evil in the sight of the Lord, as the house of Achab did: for they were his counsellors after the death of his father, to his destruction.

22:5 ambulavitque in consiliis eorum. Et perrexit cum Joram filio Achab rege Israël in bellum contra Hazaël regem Syriæ in Ramoth Galaad : vulneraveruntque Syri Joram.

22:5 And he walked after their counsels. And he went with Joram the son of Achab king of Israel, to fight against Hazael king of Syria, at Ramoth Galaad: and the Syrians wounded Joram.

22:6 Qui reversus est ut curaretur in Jezrahel : multas enim plagas acceperat in supradicto certamine. Igitur Ochozias filius Joram rex Juda descendit ut inviseret Joram filium Achab in Jezrahel ægrotantem.

22:6 And he returned to be healed in Jezrahel: for he received many wounds in the foresaid battle. And Ochozias the son of Joram king of Juda, went down to visit Joram the son of Achab in Jezrahel where he lay sick.

22:7 Voluntatis quippe fuit Dei adversus Ochoziam, ut veniret ad Joram : et cum venisset, et egrederetur cum eo adversum Jehu filium Namsi, quem unxit Dominus ut deleret domum Achab.

22:7 For it was the will of God against Ochozias that he should come to Joram: and when he was come should go out also against Jehu the son of Namsi, whom the Lord had anointed to destroy the house of Achab.

22:8 Cum ergo everteret Jehu domum Achab, invenit principes Juda, et filios fratrum Ochoziæ, qui ministrabant ei, et interfecit illos.

22:8 So when Jehu was rooting out the house of Achab, he found the princes of Juda, and the sons of the brethren of Ochozias, who served him, and he slew them.

22:9 Ipsum quoque perquirens Ochoziam, comprehendit latitantem in Samaria : adductumque ad se, occidit : et sepelierunt eum, eo quod esset filius Josaphat, qui quæsierat Dominum in toto corde suo. Nec erat ultra spes aliqua ut de stirpe quis regnaret Ochoziæ :

22:9 And he sought for Ochozias himself, and took him lying hid in Samaria: and when he was brought to him, he killed him, and they buried him: because he was the son of Josaphat, who had sought the Lord with all his heart. And there was no more hope that any one should reign of the race of Ochozias.

22:10 siquidem Athalia mater ejus, videns quod mortuus esset filius suus, surrexit, et interfecit omnem stirpem regiam domus Joram.

22:10 For Athalia his mother, seeing that her son was dead, rose up, and killed all the royal family of the house of Joram.

22:11 Porro Josabeth filia regis tulit Joas filium Ochoziæ, et furata est eum de medio filiorum regis, cum interficerentur : absconditque eum cum nutrice sua in cubiculo lectulorum : Josabeth autem, quæ absconderat eum, erat filia regis Joram, uxor Jojadæ pontificis, soror Ochoziæ : et idcirco Athalia non interfecit eum.

22:11 But Josabeth the king's daughter took Joas the son of Ochozias, and stole him from among the king's sons that were slain. And she hid him with his nurse in a bedchamber: now Josabeth that hid him, was daughter of king Joram, wife of Joiada the high priest, and sister of Ochozias, and therefore Athalia did not kill him.

22:12 Fuit ergo cum eis in domo Dei absconditus sex annis, quibus regnavit Athalia super terram.

22:12 And he was with them hid in the house of God six years, during which Athalia reigned over the land.

Chapter 23

23:1 Anno autem septimo, confortatus Jojada, assumpsit centuriones, Azariam videlicet filium Jeroham, et Ismahel filium Johanan, Azariam quoque filium Obed, et Maasiam filium Adaiæ, et Elisaphat filium Zechri : et iniit cum eis fœdus.

23:1 And in the seventh year Joiada being encouraged, took the captains of hundreds, to wit, Azarias the son of Jeroham, and Ismahel the son of Johanan, and Azarias the son of Obed, and Maasias the son of Adaias, and Elisaphat the son of Zechri: and made a covenant with them.

23:2 Qui circumeuntes Judam, congregaverunt Levitas de cunctis urbibus Juda, et principes familiarum Israël, veneruntque in Jerusalem.

23:2 And they went about Juda, and gathered together the Levites out of all the cities of Juda, and the chiefs of the families of Israel, and they came to Jerusalem.

23:3 Iniit ergo omnis multitudo pactum in domo Dei cum rege, dixitque ad eos Jojada : Ecce filius regis regnabit, sicut locutus est Dominus super filios David.

23:3 And all the multitude made a covenant with the king in the house of God: and Joiada said to them: Behold the king's son shall reign, as the Lord hath said of the sons of David.

23:4 Iste est ergo sermo quem facietis :

23:4 And this is the thing that you shall do:

23:5 tertia pars vestrum qui veniunt ad sabbatum, sacerdotum, et Levitarum, et janitorum erit in portis : tertia vero pars ad domum regis : et tertia ad portam quæ appellatur Fundamenti : omne vero reliquum vulgus sit in atriis domus Domini.

23:5 A third part of you that come to the sabbath, of the priests, and of the Levites, and of the porters shall be at the gates: and a third part at the king's house: and a third at the gate that is called the Foundation: but let all the rest of the people be in the courts of the house of the Lord.

23:6 Nec quispiam alius ingrediatur domum Domini, nisi sacerdotes, et qui ministrant de Levitis : ipsi tantummodo ingrediantur, quia sanctificati sunt : et omne reliquum vulgus observet custodias Domini.

23:6 And let no one come into the house of the Lord, but the priests, and they that minister of the Levites: let them only come in, because they are sanctified: and let all the rest of the people keep the watches of the Lord.

23:7 Levitæ autem circumdent regem, habentes singuli arma sua (et siquis alius ingressus fuerit templum, interficiatur), sintque cum rege et intrante et egrediente.

23:7 And let the Levites be round about the king, every man with his arms; and if any other come into the temple, let him be slain; and let them be with the king, both coming in, and going out.

23:8 Fecerunt ergo Levitæ, et universus Juda, juxta omnia quæ præceperat Jojada pontifex : et assumpserunt singuli viros qui sub se erant, et veniebant per ordinem sabbati, cum his qui impleverant sabbatum et egressuri erant : siquidem Jojada pontifex non dimiserat abire turmas quæ sibi per singulas hebdomadas succedere consueverant.

23:8 So the Levites, and all Juda did according to all that Joiada the high priest had commanded: and they took every one his men that were under him, and that came in by the course of the sabbath, with those who had fulfilled the sabbath, and were to go out. For Joiada the high priest permitted not the companies to depart, which were accustomed to succeed one another every week.

23:9 Deditque Jojada sacerdos centurionibus lanceas, clypeosque et peltas regis David, quas consecraverat in domo Domini.

23:9 And Joiada the priest gave to the captains the spears, and the shields, and targets of king David, which he had dedicated in the house of the Lord.

23:10 Constituitque omnem populum tenentium pugiones a parte templi dextra, usque ad partem templi sinistram, coram altari et templo, per circuitum regis.

23:10 And he set all the people with swords in their hands from the right side of the temple, to the left side of the temple, before the altar, and the temple, round about the king.

23:11 Et eduxerunt filium regis, et imposuerunt ei diadema et testimonium, dederuntque in manu ejus tenendam legem, et constituerunt eum regem : unxit quoque illum Jojada pontifex, et filii ejus : imprecatique sunt ei, atque dixerunt : Vivat rex.

23:11 And they brought out the king's son, and put the crown upon him, and the testimony, and gave him the law to hold in his hand, and they made him king: and Joiada the high priest and his sons anointed him: and they prayed for him, and said: God save the king.

23:12 Quod cum audisset Athalia, vocem scilicet currentium atque laudantium regem, ingressa est ad populum in templum Domini.

23:12 Now when Athalia heard the noise of the people running and praising the king, she came in to the people, into the temple of the Lord.

23:13 Cumque vidisset regem stantem super gradum in introitu, et principes, turmasque circa eum, omnemque populum terræ gaudentem, atque clangentem tubis, et diversi generis organis concinentem, vocemque laudantium, scidit vestimenta sua, et ait : Insidiæ, insidiæ.

23:13 And when she saw the king standing upon the step in the entrance, and the princes, and the companies about him, and all the people of the land rejoicing, and sounding with trumpets, and playing on instruments of divers kinds, and the voice of those that praised, she rent her garments, and said: Treason, treason.

23:14 Egressus autem Jojada pontifex ad centuriones et principes exercitus, dixit eis : Educite illam extra septa templi, et interficiatur foris gladio. Præcepitque sacerdos ne occideretur in domo Domini,

23:14 And Joiada the high priest going out to the captains, and the chiefs of the army, said to them: Take her forth without the precinct of the temple, and when she is without let her be killed with the sword. For the priest commanded that she should not be killed in the house of the Lord.

23:15 et imposuerunt cervicibus ejus manus : cumque intrasset portam equorum domus regis, interfecerunt eam ibi.

23:15 And they laid hold on her by the neck: and when she was come within the horse gate of the palace, they killed her there.

23:16 Pepigit autem Jojada fœdus inter se, universumque populum, et regem, ut esset populus Domini.

23:16 And Joiada made a covenant between himself and all the people, and the king, that they should be the people of the lord.

23:17 Itaque ingressus est omnis populus domum Baal, et destruxerunt eam, et altaria ac simulacra illius confregerunt : Mathan quoque sacerdotem Baal interfecerunt ante aras.

23:17 And all the people went into the house of Baal, and destroyed it: and they broke down his altars and his idols: and they slew Mathan the priest of Baal before the altars.

23:18 Constituit autem Jojada præpositos in domo Domini sub manibus sacerdotum et Levitarum quos distribuit David in domo Domini, ut offerrent holocausta Domino, sicut scriptum est in lege Moysi, in gaudio et canticis, juxta dispositionem David.

23:18 And Joiada appointed overseers in the house of the Lord, under the hands of the priests, and the Levites, whom David had distributed in the house of the Lord: to offer holocausts to the Lord, as it is written in the law of Moses, with joy and singing, according to the disposition of David.

23:19 Constituit quoque janitores in portis domus Domini, ut non ingrederetur eam immundus in omni re.

23:19 He appointed also porters in the gates of the house of the Lord, that none who was unclean in any thing should enter in.

23:20 Assumpsitque centuriones, et fortissimos viros, ac principes populi, et omne vulgus terræ, et fecerunt descendere regem de domo Domini, et introire per medium portæ superioris in domum regis, et collocaverunt eum in solio regali.

23:20 And he took the captains of hundreds, and the most valiant men, and the chiefs of the people, and all the people of the land, and they brought down the king from the house of the Lord, and brought him through the upper gate into the king's house, and set him on the royal throne.

23:21 Lætatusque est omnis populus terræ, et urbs quievit : porro Athalia interfecta est gladio.

23:21 And all the people of the land rejoiced, and the city was quiet: but Athalia was slain with the sword.

Chapter 24

24:1 Septem annorum erat Joas cum regnare cœpisset, et quadraginta annis regnavit in Jerusalem : nomen matris ejus Sebia de Bersabee.

24:1 Joas was seven years old when he began to reign: and he reigned forty years in Jerusalem: the name of his mother was Sebia of Bersabee.

24:2 Fecitque quod bonum est coram Domino cunctis diebus Jojadæ sacerdotis.

24:2 And he did that which is good before the Lord all the days of Joiada the priest.

24:3 Accepit autem ei Jojada uxores duas, e quibus genuit filios et filias.

24:3 And Joiada took for him two wives, by whom he had sons and daughters.

24:4 Post quæ placuit Joas ut instauraret domum Domini.

24:4 After this Joas had a mind to repair the house of the Lord.

24:5 Congregavitque sacerdotes et Levitas, et dixit eis : Egredimini ad civitates Juda, et colligite de universo Israël pecuniam ad sartatecta templi Dei vestri per singulos annos, festinatoque hoc facite. Porro Levitæ egere negligentius.

24:5 And he assembled the priests, and the Levites, and said to them: Go out to the cities of Juda, and gather of all Israel money to repair the temple of your God, from year to year: and do this with speed: but the Levites were negligent.

24:6 Vocavitque rex Jojadam principem, et dixit ei : Quare tibi non fuit curæ, ut cogeres Levitas inferre de Juda et de Jerusalem pecuniam quæ constituta est a Moyse servo Domini, ut inferret eam omnis multitudo Israël in tabernaculum testimonii ?

24:6 And the king called Joiada the chief, and said to him: Why hast thou not taken care to oblige the Levites to bring in out of Juda and Jerusalem the money that was appointed by Moses the servant of the Lord for all the multitude of Israel to bring into the tabernacle of the testimony?

24:7 Athalia enim impiissima, et filii ejus, destruxerunt domum Dei, et de universis quæ sanctificata fuerant in templo Domini, ornaverunt fanum Baalim.

24:7 For that wicked woman Athalia, and her children have destroyed the house of God, and adorned the temple of Baal with all the things that had been dedicated in the temple of the Lord.

24:8 Præcepit ergo rex, et fecerunt arcam : posueruntque eam juxta portam domus Domini forinsecus.

24:8 And the king commanded, and they made a chest: and set it by the gate of the house of the Lord on the outside.

24:9 Et prædicatum est in Juda et Jerusalem ut deferrent singuli pretium Domino, quod constituit Moyses servus Dei super omnem Israël in deserto.

24:9 And they made a proclamation in Juda and Jerusalem, that every man should bring to the Lord the money which Moses the servant of God appointed for all Israel, in the desert.

24:10 Lætatique sunt cuncti principes, et omnis populus, et ingressi contulerunt in arcam Domini, atque miserunt ita ut impleretur.

24:10 And all the princes, and all the people rejoiced: and going in they contributed and cast so much into the chest of the Lord, that it was filled.

24:11 Cumque tempus esset ut deferrent arcam coram rege per manus Levitarum (videbant enim multam pecuniam), ingrediebatur scriba regis, et quem primus sacerdos constituerat, effundebantque pecuniam quæ erat in arca, porro arcam reportabant ad locum suum : sicque faciebant per singulos dies. Et congregata est infinita pecunia,

24:11 And when it was time to bring the chest before the king by the hands of the Levites, (for they saw there was much money,) the king's scribe, and he whom the high priest had appointed went in: and they poured out the money that was in the chest: and they carried back the chest to its place: and thus they did from day to day, and there was gathered an immense sum of money.

24:12 quam dederunt rex et Jojada his qui præerant operibus domus Domini : at illi conducebant ex ea cæsores lapidum, et artifices operum singulorum ut instaurarent domum Domini : fabros quoque ferri et æris, ut quod cadere cœperat, fulciretur.

24:12 And the king and Joiada gave it to those who were over the works of the house of the Lord: but they hired with it stonecutters, and artificers of every kind of work to repair the house of the Lord: and such as wrought in iron and brass, to uphold what began to be falling.

24:13 Egeruntque hi qui operabantur industrie, et obducebatur parietum cicatrix per manus eorum, ac suscitaverunt domum Domini in statum pristinum, et firmiter eam stare fecerunt.

24:13 And the workmen were diligent, and the breach of the walls was closed up by their hands, and they set up the house of the Lord in its former state, and made it stand firm.

24:14 Cumque complessent omnia opera, detulerunt coram rege et Jojada reliquam partem pecuniæ : de qua facta sunt vasa templi in ministerium, et ad holocausta, phialæ quoque, et cetera vasa aurea et argentea : offerebantur holocausta in domo Domini jugiter cunctis diebus Jojadæ.

24:14 And when they had finished all the works, they brought the rest of the money before the king and Joiada: and with it were made vessels for the temple for the ministry, and for holocausts and bowls, and other vessels of gold and silver: and holocausts were offered in the house of the Lord continually all the days of Joiada.

24:15 Senuit autem Jojada plenus dierum, et mortuus est cum esset centum triginta annorum :

24:15 But Joiada grew old and was full of days, and died when he was a hundred and thirty years old.

24:16 sepelieruntque eum in civitate David cum regibus, eo quod fecisset bonum cum Israël, et cum domo ejus.

24:16 And they buried him in the city of David among the kings, because he had done good to Israel, and to his house.

24:17 Postquam autem obiit Jojada, ingressi sunt principes Juda, et adoraverunt regem : qui delinitus obsequiis eorum, acquievit eis.

24:17 And after the death of Joiada, the princes of Juda went in, and worshipped the king: and he was soothed by their services and hearkened to them.

24:18 Et dereliquerunt templum Domini Dei patrum suorum, servieruntque lucis et sculptilibus : et facta est ira contra Judam et Jerusalem propter hoc peccatum.

24:18 And they forsook the temple of the Lord the God of their fathers, and served groves and idols, and wrath came upon Juda and Jerusalem for this sin.

24:19 Mittebatque eis prophetas ut reverterentur ad Dominum, quos protestantes illi audire nolebant.

24:19 And he sent prophets to them to bring them back to the Lord, and they would not give ear when they testified against them.

24:20 Spiritus itaque Dei induit Zachariam filium Jojadæ sacerdotem, et stetit in conspectu populi, et dixit eis : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Quare transgredimini præceptum Domini, quod vobis non proderit, et dereliquistis Dominum ut derelinqueret vos ?

24:20 The spirit of God then came upon Zacharias the son of Joiada the priest, and he stood in the sight of the people, and said to them: Thus saith the Lord God: Why transgress you the commandment of the Lord which will not be for your good, and have forsaken the Lord, to make him forsake you?

24:21 Qui congregati adversus eum, miserunt lapides juxta regis imperium in atrio domus Domini.

24:21 And they gathered themselves together against him, and stoned him at the king's commandment in the court of the house of the Lord.

24:22 Et non est recordatus Joas rex misericordiæ quam fecerat Jojada pater illius secum, sed interfecit filium ejus. Qui cum moreretur, ait : Videat Dominus, et requirat.

24:22 And king Joas did not remember the kindness that Joiada his father had done to him, but killed his son. And when he died, he said: The Lord see, and require it.

24:23 Cumque evolutus esset annus, ascendit contra eum exercitus Syriæ : venitque in Judam et Jerusalem, et interfecit cunctos principes populi, atque universam prædam miserunt regi in Damascum.

24:23 And when a year was come about, the army of Syria came up against him: and they came to Juda and Jerusalem, and killed all the princes of the people, and they sent all the spoils to the king of Damascus.

24:24 Et certe cum permodicus venisset numerus Syrorum, tradidit Dominus in manibus eorum infinitam multitudinem, eo quod dereliquissent Dominum Deum patrum suorum : in Joas quoque ignominiosa exercuere judicia.

24:24 And whereas there came a very small number of the Syrians, the Lord delivered into their hands an infinite multitude, because they had forsaken the Lord the God of their fathers: and on Joas they executed shameful judgments.

24:25 Et abeuntes dimiserunt eum in languoribus magnis : surrexerunt autem contra eum servi sui in ultionem sanguinis filii Jojadæ sacerdotis, et occiderunt eum in lectulo suo, et mortuus est : sepelieruntque eum in civitate David, sed non in sepulchris regum.

24:25 And departing they left him in great diseases: and his servants rose up against him, for revenge of the blood of the son of Joiada the priest, and they slew him in his bed, and he died: and they buried him in the city of David, but not in the sepulchres of the kings.

24:26 Insidiati vero sunt ei Zabad filius Semaath Ammanitidis, et Jozabad filius Semmarith Moabitidis.

24:26 Now the men that conspired against him were Zabad the son of Semmaath an Ammonitess, and Jozabad the son of Semarith a Moabitess.

24:27 Porro filii ejus, ac summa pecuniæ quæ adunata fuerat sub eo, et instauratio domus Dei, scripta sunt diligentius in libro regum : regnavit autem Amasias filius ejus pro eo.

24:27 And concerning his sons, and the sum of money which was gathered under him, and the repairing the house of God, they are written more diligently in the book of kings: and Amasias his son reigned in his stead.

Chapter 25

25:1 Viginti quinque annorum erat Amasias cum regnare cœpisset, et viginti novem annis regnavit in Jerusalem : nomen matris ejus Joadan de Jerusalem.

25:1 Amasias was five and twenty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned nine and twenty years in Jerusalem, the name of his mother was Joadan of Jerusalem.

25:2 Fecitque bonum in conspectu Domini, verumtamen non in corde perfecto.

25:2 And he did what was good in the sight of the Lord: but yet not with a perfect heart.

25:3 Cumque roboratum sibi videret imperium, jugulavit servos qui occiderant regem patrem suum,

25:3 And when he saw himself strengthened in his kingdom, he put to death the servants that had slain the king his father.

25:4 sed filios eorum non interfecit, sicut scriptum est in libro legis Moysi, ubi præcepit Dominus, dicens : Non occidentur patres pro filiis, neque filii pro patribus suis, sed unusquisque in suo peccato morietur.

25:4 But he slew not their children, as it is written in the book of the law of Moses, where the Lord commanded, saying: The fathers shall not be slain for the children, nor the children for their fathers, but every man shall die for his own sin.

25:5 Congregavit igitur Amasias Judam, et constituit eos per familias, tribunosque et centuriones in universo Juda et Benjamin : et recensuit a viginti annis supra, invenitque trecenta millia juvenum qui egrederentur ad pugnam, et tenerent hastam et clypeum :

25:5 Amasias therefore gathered Juda together, and appointed them by families, and captains of thousands and of hundreds in all Juda, and Benjamin: and he numbered them from twenty years old and upwards, and found three hundred thousand young men that could go out to battle, and could hold the spear and shield.

25:6 mercede quoque conduxit de Israël centum millia robustorum, centum talentis argenti.

25:6 He hired also of Israel a hundred thousand valiant men, for a hundred talents of silver.

25:7 Venit autem homo Dei ad illum, et ait : O rex, ne egrediatur tecum exercitus Israël : non est enim Dominus cum Israël, et cunctis filiis Ephraim :

25:7 But a man of God came to him, and said: O king, let not the army of Israel go out with thee, for the Lord is not with Israel, and all the children of Ephraim:

25:8 quod si putas in robore exercitus bella consistere, superari te faciet Deus ab hostibus : Dei quippe est et adjuvare, et in fugam convertere.

25:8 And if thou think that battles consist in the strength of the army, God will make thee to be overcome by the enemies: for it belongeth to God both to help, and to put to flight.

25:9 Dixitque Amasias ad hominem Dei : Quid ergo fiet de centum talentis, quæ dedi militibus Israël ? Et respondit ei homo Dei : Habet Dominus unde tibi dare possit multo his plura.

25:9 And Amasias said to the man of God: What will then become of the hundred talents which I have given to the soldiers of Israel? and the man of God answered him: The Lord is rich enough to be able to give thee much more than this.

25:10 Separavit itaque Amasias exercitum qui venerat ad eum ex Ephraim, ut reverteretur in locum suum : at illi contra Judam vehementer irati, reversi sunt in regionem suam.

25:10 Then Amasias separated the army, that came to him out of Ephraim, to go home again: but they being much enraged against Juda, returned to their own country.

25:11 Porro Amasias confidenter eduxit populum suum, et abiit in vallem Salinarum, percussitque filios Seir decem millia :

25:11 And Amasias taking courage led forth his people, and went to the vale of saltpits, and slew of the children of Seir ten thousand.

25:12 et alia decem millia virorum ceperunt filii Juda, et adduxerunt ad præruptum cujusdam petræ, præcipitaveruntque eos de summo in præceps : qui universi crepuerunt.

25:12 And other ten thousand men the sons of Juda took, and brought to the steep of a certain rock, and cast them down headlong from the top, and they all were broken to pieces.

25:13 At ille exercitus quem remiserat Amasias ne secum iret ad prælium, diffusus est in civitatibus Juda, a Samaria usque ad Bethoron, et interfectis tribus millibus, diripuit prædam magnam.

25:13 But that army which Amasias had sent back, that they should not go with him to battle, spread themselves among the cities of Juda, from Samaria to Beth-horon, and having killed three thousand took away much spoil.

25:14 Amasias vero post cædem Idumæorum, et allatos deos filiorum Seir, statuit illos in deos sibi, et adorabat eos, et illis adolebat incensum.

25:14 But Amasias after he had slain the Edomites, set up the gods of the children of Seir, which he had brought thence, to be his gods, and adored them, and burnt incense to them.

25:15 Quam ob rem iratus Dominus contra Amasiam misit ad illum prophetam, qui diceret ei : Cur adorasti deos qui non liberaverunt populum suum de manu tua ?

25:15 Wherefore the Lord being angry against Amasias, sent a prophet to him, to say to him: Why hast thou adored gods that have not delivered their own people out of thy hand?

25:16 Cumque hæc ille loqueretur, respondit ei : Num consiliarius regis es ? quiesce, ne interficiam te. Discedensque propheta : Scio, inquit, quod cogitaverit Deus occidere te quia fecisti hoc malum, et insuper non acquievisti consilio meo.

25:16 And when he spoke these things, he answered him: Art thou the king's counsellor? be quiet, lest I kill thee. And the prophet departing, said: I know that God is minded to kill thee, because thou hast done this evil, and moreover hast not hearkened to my counsel.

25:17 Igitur Amasias rex Juda inito pessimo consilio, misit ad Joas filium Joachaz filii Jehu regem Israël, dicens : Veni, videamus nos mutuo.

25:17 Then Amasias king of Juda taking very bad counsel, sent to Joas the son of Joachaz the son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying: Come, let us see one another.

25:18 At ille remisit nuntios, dicens : Carduus qui est in Libano misit ad cedrum Libani, dicens : Da filiam tuam filio meo uxorem : et ecce bestiæ quæ erant in silva Libani, transierunt, et conculcaverunt carduum.

25:18 But he sent back the messengers, saying: The thistle that is in Libanus, sent to the cedar in Libanus, saying: Give thy daughter to my son to wife: and behold the beasts that were in the wood of Libanus passed by and trod down the thistle.

25:19 Dixisti : Percussi Edom, et idcirco erigitur cor tuum in superbiam : sede in domo tua : cur malum adversum te provocas, ut cadas et tu, et Juda tecum ?

25:19 Thou hast said: I have overthrown Edom, and therefore thy heart is lifted up with pride: stay at home, why dost thou provoke evil against thee, that both thou shouldst fall and Juda with thee.

25:20 Noluit audire Amasias, eo quod Domini esset voluntas ut traderetur in manus hostium propter deos Edom.

25:20 Amasias would not hearken to him, because it was the Lord's will that he should be delivered into the hands of enemies, because of the gods of Edom.

25:21 Ascendit igitur Joas rex Israël, et mutuos sibi præbuere conspectus : Amasias autem rex Juda erat in Bethsames Juda :

25:21 So Joas king of Israel went up, and they presented themselves to be seen by one another: and Amasias king of Juda was in Bethsames of Juda:

25:22 corruitque Juda coram Israël, et fugit in tabernacula sua.

25:22 And Juda fell before Israel, and they fled to their dwellings.

25:23 Porro Amasiam regem Juda, filium Joas filii Joachaz, cepit Joas rex Israël in Bethsames, et adduxit in Jerusalem : destruxitque murum ejus a porta Ephraim usque ad portam anguli quadringentis cubitis.

25:23 And Joas king of Israel took Amasias king of Juda, the son of Joas, the son of Joachaz, in Bethsames, and brought him to Jerusalem: and broke down the walls thereof from the gate of Ephraim, to the gate of the corner, four hundred cubits.

25:24 Omne quoque aurum et argentum, et universa vasa quæ repererat in domo Dei, et apud Obededom in thesauris etiam domus regiæ, necnon et filios obsidum, reduxit in Samariam.

25:24 And he took all the gold, and silver, and all the vessels, that he found in the house of God, and with Obededom, and in the treasures of the king's house, moreover also the sons of the hostages, he brought back to Samaria.

25:25 Vixit autem Amasias filius Joas rex Juda, postquam mortuus est Joas filius Joachaz rex Israël, quindecim annis.

25:25 And Amasias the son of Joas king of Juda lived, after the death of Joas the son of Joachaz king of Israel, fifteen years.

25:26 Reliqua autem sermonum Amasiæ priorum et novissimorum scripta sunt in libro regum Juda et Israël.

25:26 Now the rest of the acts of Amasias, the first and last, are written in the book of the kings of Juda and Israel.

25:27 Qui postquam recessit a Domino, tetenderunt ei insidias in Jerusalem. Cumque fugisset in Lachis, miserunt, et interfecerunt eum ibi.

25:27 And after he revolted from the Lord, they made a conspiracy against him in Jerusalem. And he fled into Lachis, and they sent, and killed him there.

25:28 Reportantesque super equos, sepelierunt eum cum patribus suis in civitate David.

25:28 And they brought him back upon horses, and buried him with his fathers in the city of David.

Chapter 26

26:1 Omnis autem populus Juda filium ejus Oziam, annorum sedecim, constituit regem pro Amasia patre suo.

26:1 And all the people of Juda took his son Ozias, who was sixteen years old, and made him king in the room of Amasias his father.

26:2 Ipse ædificavit Ailath, et restituit eam ditioni Juda, postquam dormivit rex cum patribus suis.

26:2 He built Ailath, and restored it to the dominion of Juda, after that the king slept with his fathers.

26:3 Sedecim annorum erat Ozias cum regnare cœpisset, et quinquaginta duobus annis regnavit in Jerusalem : nomen matris ejus Jechelia de Jerusalem.

26:3 Ozias was sixteen years old when he began to reign, and he reigned two and fifty years in Jerusalem: the name of his mother was Jechelia of Jerusalem.

26:4 Fecitque quod erat rectum in oculis Domini, juxta omnia quæ fecerat Amasias pater ejus.

26:4 And he did that which was right in the eyes of the Lord, according to all that Amasias his father had done.

26:5 Et exquisivit Dominum in diebus Zachariæ intelligentis et videntis Deum : cumque requireret Dominum, direxit eum in omnibus.

26:5 And he sought the Lord in the days of Zacharias that understood and saw God: and as long as he sought the Lord, he directed him in all things.

26:6 Denique egressus est, et pugnavit contra Philisthiim, et destruxit murum Geth, et murum Jabniæ, murumque Azoti : ædificavit quoque oppida in Azoto et in Philisthiim.

26:6 Moreover he went forth and fought against the Philistines, and broke down the wall of Geth, and the wall of Jabnia, and the wall of Azotus: and he built towns in Azotus, and among the Philistines.

26:7 Et adjuvit eum Deus contra Philisthiim, et contra Arabes qui habitabant in Gurbaal, et contra Ammonitas.

26:7 And God helped him against the Philistines, and against the Arabians, that dwelt in Gurbaal, and against the Ammonites.

26:8 Appendebantque Ammonitæ munera Oziæ : et divulgatum est nomen ejus usque ad introitum Ægypti propter crebras victorias.

26:8 And the Ammonites gave gifts to Ozias: and his name was spread abroad even to the entrance of Egypt for his frequent victories.

26:9 Ædificavitque Ozias turres in Jerusalem super portam anguli, et super portam vallis, et reliquas in eodem muri latere, firmavitque eas.

26:9 And Ozias built towers in Jerusalem over the gate of the corner, and over the gate of the valley, and the rest, in the same side of the wall, and fortified them.

26:10 Exstruxit etiam turres in solitudine, et effodit cisternas plurimas, eo quod haberet multa pecora tam in campestribus quam in eremi vastitate : vineas quoque habuit et vinitores, in montibus et in Carmelo : erat quippe homo agriculturæ deditus.

26:10 And he built towers in the wilderness, and dug many cisterns, for he had much cattle both in the plains, and in the waste of the desert: he had also vineyards and dressers of vines in the mountains, and in Carmel: for he was a man that loved husbandry.

26:11 Fuit autem exercitus bellatorum ejus, qui procedebant ad prælia sub manu Jehiel scribæ, Maasiæque doctoris, et sub manu Hananiæ, qui erat de ducibus regis.

26:11 And the army of his fighting men, that went out to war, was under the hand of Jehiel the scribe, and Maasias the doctor, and under the hand of Henanias, who was one of the king's captains.

26:12 Omnisque numerus principum per familias, virorum fortium duorum millium sexcentorum.

26:12 And the whole number of the chiefs by the families of valiant men were two thousand six hundred.

26:13 Et sub eis universus exercitus trecentorum et septem millium quingentorum, qui erant apti ad bella, et pro rege contra adversarios dimicabant.

26:13 And the whole army under them three hundred and seven thousand five hundred: who were fit for war, and fought for the king against the enemy.

26:14 Præparavit quoque eis Ozias, id est, cuncto exercitui, clypeos, et hastas, et galeas, et loricas, arcusque et fundas ad jaciendos lapides.

26:14 And Ozias prepared for them, that is, for the whole army, shields, and spears, and helmets, and coats of mail, and bows, and slings to cast stones.

26:15 Et fecit in Jerusalem diversi generis machinas, quas in turribus collocavit et in angulis murorum, ut mitterent sagittas, et saxa grandia : egressumque est nomen ejus procul, eo quod auxiliaretur ei Dominus, et corroborasset illum.

26:15 And he made in Jerusalem engines of diverse kinds, which he placed in the towers, and in the corners of the walls, to shoot arrows, and great stones: and his name went forth far abroad, for the Lord helped him, and had strengthened him.

26:16 Sed cum roboratus esset, elevatum est cor ejus in interitum suum, et neglexit Dominum Deum suum : ingressusque templum Domini, adolere voluit incensum super altare thymiamatis.

26:16 But when he was made strong, his heart was lifted up to his destruction, and he neglected the Lord his God: and going into the temple of the Lord, he had a mind to burn incense upon the altar of incense.

26:17 Statimque ingressus post eum Azarias sacerdos, et cum eo sacerdotes Domini octoginta, viri fortissimi,

26:17 And immediately Azarias the priest going in after him, and with him fourscore priests of the Lord, most valiant men,

26:18 restiterunt regi, atque dixerunt : Non est tui officii, Ozia, ut adoleas incensum Domino, sed sacerdotum, hoc est, filiorum Aaron, qui consecrati sunt ad hujuscemodi ministerium : egredere de sanctuario, ne contempseris : quia non reputabitur tibi in gloriam hoc a Domino Deo.

26:18 Withstood the king and said: It doth not belong to thee, Ozias, to burn incense to the Lord, but to the priests, that is, to the sons of Aaron, who are consecrated for this ministry: go out of the sanctuary, do not despise: for this thing shall not be accounted to thy glory by the Lord God.

26:19 Iratusque Ozias, tenens in manu thuribulum ut adoleret incensum, minabatur sacerdotibus. Statimque orta est lepra in fronte ejus coram sacerdotibus, in domo Domini super altare thymiamatis.

26:19 And Ozias was angry, and holding in his hand the censer to burn incense, threatened the priests. And presently there rose a leprosy in his forehead before the priests, in the house of the Lord at the altar of incense.

26:20 Cumque respexisset eum Azarias pontifex, et omnes reliqui sacerdotes, viderunt lepram in fronte ejus, et festinato expulerunt eum. Sed et ipse perterritus, acceleravit egredi, eo quod sensisset illico plagam Domini.

26:20 And Azarias the high priest, and all the rest of the priests looked upon him, and saw the leprosy in his forehead, and they made haste to thrust him out. Yea himself also being frightened, hasted to go out, because he had quickly felt the stroke of the Lord.

26:21 Fuit igitur Ozias rex leprosus usque ad diem mortis suæ, et habitavit in domo separata plenus lepra, ob quam ejectus fuerat de domo Domini. Porro Joatham filius ejus rexit domum regis, et judicabat populum terræ.

26:21 And Ozias the king was a leper unto the day of his death, and he dwelt in a house apart being full of the leprosy, for which he had been cast out of the house of the Lord. And Joatham his son governed the king's house, and judged the people of the land.

26:22 Reliqua autem sermonum Oziæ priorum et novissimorum scripsit Isaias filius Amos propheta.

26:22 But the rest of the acts of Ozias first and last were written by Isaias the son of Amos, the prophet.

26:23 Dormivitque Ozias cum patribus suis, et sepelierunt eum in agro regalium sepulchrorum, eo quod esset leprosus : regnavitque Joatham filius ejus pro eo.

26:23 And Ozias slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the field of the royal sepulchres, because he was a leper: and Joatham his son reigned in his stead.

Chapter 27

27:1 Viginti quinque annorum erat Joatham cum regnare cœpisset, et sedecim annis regnavit in Jerusalem : nomen matris ejus Jerusa filia Sadoc.

27:1 Joatham was five and twenty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem: the name of his mother was Jerusa the daughter of Sadoc.

27:2 Fecitque quod rectum erat coram Domino, juxta omnia quæ fecerat Ozias pater suus, excepto quod non est ingressus templum Domini : et adhuc populus delinquebat.

27:2 And he did that which was right before the Lord, according to all that Ozias his father had done, only that he entered not into the temple of the Lord, and the people still transgressed.

27:3 Ipse ædificavit portam domus Domini excelsam, et in muro Ophel multa construxit.

27:3 He built the high gate of the house of the Lord, and on the wall of Ophel he built much.

27:4 Urbes quoque ædificavit in montibus Juda, et in saltibus castella et turres.

27:4 Moreover he built cities in the mountains of Juda, and castles and towers in the forests.

27:5 Ipse pugnavit contra regem filiorum Ammon, et vicit eos, dederuntque ei filii Ammon in tempore illo centum talenta argenti, et decem millia coros tritici, ac totidem coros hordei : hæc ei præbuerunt filii Ammon in anno secundo et tertio.

27:5 He fought against the king of the children of Ammon, and overcame them, and the children of Ammon gave him at that time a hundred talents of silver, and ten thousand measures of wheat, and as many measures of barley: so much did the children of Ammon give him in the second and third year.

27:6 Corroboratusque est Joatham, eo quod direxisset vias suas coram Domino Deo suo.

27:6 And Joatham was strengthened, because he had his way directed before the Lord his God.

27:7 Reliqua autem sermonum Joatham, et omnes pugnæ ejus et opera, scripta sunt in libro regum Israël et Juda.

27:7 Now the rest of the acts of Joatham, and all his wars, and his works, are written in the book of the kings of Israel and Juda.

27:8 Viginti quinque annorum erat cum regnare cœpisset, et sedecim annis regnavit in Jerusalem.

27:8 He was five and twenty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem.

27:9 Dormivitque Joatham cum patribus suis, et sepelierunt eum in civitate David : et regnavit Achaz filius ejus pro eo.

27:9 And Joatham slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the city of David: and Achaz his son reigned in his stead.

Chapter 28

28:1 Viginti annorum erat Achaz cum regnare cœpisset, et sedecim annis regnavit in Jerusalem. Non fecit rectum in conspectu Domini sicut David pater ejus,

28:1 Achaz was twenty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem: he did not that which was right in the sight of the Lord as David his father had done,

28:2 sed ambulavit in viis regum Israël, insuper et statuas fudit Baalim.

28:2 But walked in the ways of the kings of Israel; moreover also he cast statues for Baalim.

28:3 Ipse est qui adolevit incensum in valle Benennom, et lustravit filios suos in igne juxta ritum gentium quas interfecit Dominus in adventu filiorum Israël.

28:3 It was he that burnt incense in the valley of Benennom, and consecrated his sons in the fire according to the manner of the nations, which the Lord slew at the coming of the children of Israel.

28:4 Sacrificabat quoque, et thymiama succendebat in excelsis, et in collibus, et sub omni ligno frondoso.

28:4 He sacrificed also, and burnt incense in the high places, and on the hills, and under every green tree.

28:5 Tradiditque eum Dominus Deus ejus in manu regis Syriæ, qui percussit eum, magnamque prædam cepit de ejus imperio, et adduxit in Damascum : manibus quoque regis Israël traditus est, et percussus plaga grandi.

28:5 And the Lord his God delivered him into the hands of the king of Syria, who defeated him, and took a great booty out of his kingdom, and carried it to Damascus: he was also delivered into the hands of the king of Israel, who overthrew him with a great slaughter.

28:6 Occiditque Phacee filius Romeliæ, de Juda centum viginti millia in die uno, omnes viros bellatores : eo quod reliquissent Dominum Deum patrum suorum.

28:6 For Phacee the son of Romelia slew of Juda a hundred and twenty thousand in one day, all valiant men, because they had forsaken the Lord the God of their fathers.

28:7 Eodem tempore occidit Zechri, vir potens ex Ephraim, Maasiam filium regis, et Ezricam ducem domus ejus, Elcanam quoque secundum a rege.

28:7 At the same time Zechri a powerful man of Ephraim, slew Maasias the king's son, and Ezricam the governor of his house, and Elcana who was next to the king.

28:8 Ceperuntque filii Israël de fratribus suis ducenta millia mulierum, puerorum, et puellarum, et infinitam prædam : pertuleruntque eam in Samariam.

28:8 And the children of Israel carried away of their brethren two hundred thousand women, boys, and girls, and an immense booty: and they brought it to Samaria.

28:9 Ea tempestate erat ibi propheta Domini, nomine Oded : qui egressus obviam exercitui venienti in Samariam, dixit eis : Ecce iratus Dominus Deus patrum vestrorum contra Juda, tradidit eos in manibus vestris, et occidistis eos atrociter, ita ut ad cælum pertingeret vestra crudelitas.

28:9 At that time there was a prophet of the Lord there, whose name was Oded: and he went out to meet the army that came to Samaria, and said to them: Behold the Lord the God of your fathers being angry with Juda, hath delivered them into your hands, and you have butchered them cruelly, so that your cruelty hath reached up to heaven.

28:10 Insuper filios Juda et Jerusalem vultis vobis subjicere in servos et ancillas : quod nequaquam facto opus est : peccastis enim super hoc Domino Deo vestro.

28:10 Moreover you have a mind to keep under the children of Juda and Jerusalem for your bondmen and bondwomen, which ought not to be done: for you have sinned in this against the Lord your God.

28:11 Sed audite consilium meum, et reducite captivos quos adduxistis de fratribus vestris, quia magnus furor Domini imminet vobis.

28:11 But hear ye my counsel, and release the captives that you have brought of your brethren, because a great indignation of the Lord hangeth over you.

28:12 Steterunt itaque viri de principibus filiorum Ephraim, Azarias filius Johanan, Barachias filius Mosollamoth, Ezechias filius Sellum, et Amasa filius Adali, contra eos qui veniebant de prælio,

28:12 Then some of the chief men of the sons of Ephraim, Azarias the son of Johanan, Barachias the son of Mosollamoth, Ezechias the son of Sellum, and Amasa the son of Adali, stood up against them that came from the war.

28:13 et dixerunt eis : Non introducetis huc captivos, ne peccemus Domino. Quare vultis adjicere super peccata nostra, et vetera cumulare delicta ? grande quippe peccatum est, et ira furoris Domini imminet super Israël.

28:13 And they said to them: You shall not bring in the captives hither, lest we sin against the Lord. Why will you add to our sins, and heap up upon our former offences? for the sin is great, and the fierce anger of the Lord hangeth over Israel.

28:14 Dimiseruntque viri bellatores prædam, et universa quæ ceperant, coram principibus, et omni multitudine.

28:14 So the soldiers left the spoils, and all that they had taken, before the princes and all the multitude.

28:15 Steteruntque viri quos supra memoravimus, et apprehendentes captivos, omnesque qui nudi erant, vestierunt de spoliis : cumque vestissent eos, et calceassent, et refecissent cibo ac potu, unxissentque propter laborem, et adhibuissent eis curam : quicumque ambulare non poterant, et erant imbecillo corpore, imposuerunt eos jumentis, et adduxerunt Jericho civitatem palmarum ad fratres eorum, ipsique reversi sunt in Samariam.

28:15 And the men, whom we mentioned above, rose up and took the captives, and with the spoils clothed all them that were naked: and when they had clothed and shod them, and refreshed them with meat and drink, and anointed them because of their labour, and had taken care of them, they set such of them as could not walk, and were feeble, upon beasts, and brought them to Jericho the city of palm trees to their brethren, and they returned to Samaria.

28:16 Tempore illo misit rex Achaz ad regem Assyriorum, postulans auxilium.

28:16 At that time king Achaz sent to the king of the Assyrians asking help.

28:17 Veneruntque Idumæi, et percusserunt multos ex Juda, et ceperunt prædam magnam.

28:17 And the Edomites came and slew many of Juda, and took a great booty.

28:18 Philisthiim quoque diffusi sunt per urbes campestres, et ad meridiem Juda : ceperuntque Bethsames, et Ajalon, et Gaderoth, Socho quoque, et Thamnan, et Gamzo, cum viculis suis, et habitaverunt in eis.

28:18 The Philistines also spread themselves among the cities of the plains, and to the south of Juda: and they took Bethsames, and Aialon, and Gaderoth, and Socho, and Thamnan, and Gamzo, with their villages, and they dwelt in them.

28:19 Humiliaverat enim Dominus Judam propter Achaz regem Juda, eo quod nudasset eum auxilio, et contemptui habuisset Dominum.

28:19 For the Lord had humbled Juda because of Achaz the king of Juda, for he had stripped it of help, and had contemned the Lord.

28:20 Adduxitque contra eum Thelgathphalnasar regem Assyriorum, qui et afflixit eum, et nullo resistente vastavit.

28:20 And he brought against him Thelgathphalnasar king of the Assyrians, who also afflicted him, and plundered him without any resistance.

28:21 Igitur Achaz, spoliata domo Domini, et domo regum ac principum, dedit regi Assyriorum munera, et tamen nihil ei profuit.

28:21 And Achaz stripped the house of the Lord, and the house of the kings, and of the princes, and gave gifts to the king of the Assyrians, and yet it availed him nothing.

28:22 Insuper et tempore angustiæ suæ auxit contemptum in Dominum, ipse per se rex Achaz,

28:22 Moreover also in the time of his distress he increased contempt against the Lord: king Achaz himself by himself,

28:23 immolavit diis Damasci victimas percussoribus suis, et dixit : Dii regum Syriæ auxiliantur eis, quos ego placabo hostiis, et aderunt mihi : cum e contrario ipsi fuerint ruinæ ei, et universo Israël.

28:23 Sacrificed victims to the gods of Damascus that struck him, and he said: The gods of the kings of Syria help them, and I will appease them with victims, and they will help me; whereas on the contrary they were the ruin of him, and of all Israel.

28:24 Direptis itaque Achaz omnibus vasis domus Dei, atque confractis, clausit januas templi Dei, et fecit sibi altaria in universis angulis Jerusalem.

28:24 Then Achaz having taken away all the vessels of the house of God, and broken them, shut up the doors of the temple of God, and made himself altars in all the corners of Jerusalem.

28:25 In omnibus quoque urbibus Juda exstruxit aras ad cremandum thus, atque ad iracundiam provocavit Dominum Deum patrum suorum.

28:25 And in all the cities of Juda he built altars to burn frankincense, and he provoked the Lord the God of his fathers to wrath.

28:26 Reliqua autem sermonum ejus, et omnium operum suorum priorum et novissimorum, scripta sunt in libro regum Juda et Israël.

28:26 But the rest of his acts, and all his works first and last are written in the book of the kings of Juda and Israel.

28:27 Dormivitque Achaz cum patribus suis, et sepelierunt eum in civitate Jerusalem : neque enim receperunt eum in sepulchra regum Israël. Regnavitque Ezechias filius ejus pro eo.

28:27 And Achaz slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the city of Jerusalem: for they received him not into the sepulchres of the kings of Israel. And Ezechias his son reigned in his stead.

Chapter 29

29:1 Igitur Ezechias regnare cœpit, cum viginti quinque esset annorum, et viginti novem annis regnavit in Jerusalem : nomen matris ejus Abia filia Zachariæ.

29:1 Now Ezechias began to reign, when he was five and twenty years old, and he reigned nine and twenty years in Jerusalem: the name of his mother was Abia, the daughter of Zacharias.

29:2 Fecitque quod erat placitum in conspectu Domini, juxta omnia quæ fecerat David pater ejus.

29:2 And he did that which was pleasing in the sight of the Lord, according to all that David his father had done.

29:3 Ipse, anno et mense primo regni sui, aperuit valvas domus Domini, et instauravit eas.

29:3 In the first year and month of his reign he opened the doors of the house of the Lord, and repaired them.

29:4 Adduxitque sacerdotes atque Levitas, et congregavit eos in plateam orientalem.

29:4 And he brought the priests and the Levites, and assembled them in the east street.

29:5 Dixitque ad eos : Audite me, Levitæ, et sanctificamini : mundate domum Domini Dei patrum vestrorum, et auferte omnem immunditiam de sanctuario.

29:5 And he said to them: Hear me, ye Levites, and be sanctified, purify the house of the Lord the God of your fathers, and take away all filth out of the sanctuary.

29:6 Peccaverunt patres nostri, et fecerunt malum in conspectu Domini Dei nostri, derelinquentes eum : averterunt facies suas a tabernaculo Domini, et præbuerunt dorsum.

29:6 Our fathers have sinned and done evil in the sight of the Lord God, forsaking him: they have turned away their faces from the tabernacle of the Lord, and turned their backs.

29:7 Clauserunt ostia quæ erant in porticu, et extinxerunt lucernas, incensumque non adoleverunt, et holocausta non obtulerunt in sanctuario Deo Israël.

29:7 They have shut up the doors that were in the porch, and put out the lamps, and have not burnt incense, nor offered holocausts in the sanctuary of the God of Israel.

29:8 Concitatus est itaque furor Domini super Judam et Jerusalem, tradiditque eos in commotionem, et in interitum, et in sibilum, sicut ipsi cernitis oculis vestris.

29:8 Therefore the wrath of the Lord hath been stirred up against Juda and Jerusalem, and he hath delivered them to trouble, and to destruction, and to be hissed at, as you see with your eyes.

29:9 En corruerunt patres nostri gladiis : filii nostri, et filiæ nostræ, et conjuges captivæ ductæ sunt propter hoc scelus.

29:9 Behold, our fathers are fallen by the sword, our sons, and our daughters, and wives are led away captives for this wickedness.

29:10 Nunc ergo placet mihi ut ineamus fœdus cum Domino Deo Israël, et avertet a nobis furorem iræ suæ.

29:10 Now therefore I have a mind that we make a covenant with the Lord the God of Israel, and he will turn away the wrath of his indignation from us.

29:11 Filii mei, nolite negligere : vos elegit Dominus ut stetis coram eo, et ministretis illi, colatisque eum, et cremetis ei incensum.

29:11 My sons, be not negligent: the Lord hath chosen you to stand before him, and to minister to him, and to worship him, and to burn incense to him.

29:12 Surrexerunt ergo Levitæ : Mahath filius Amasai, et Joël filius Azariæ de filiis Caath : porro de filiis Merari, Cis filius Abdi, et Azarias filius Jalaleel. De filiis autem Gersom, Joah filius Zemma, et Eden filius Joah.

29:12 Then the Levites arose, Mahath the son of Amasai, and Joel the son of Azarias, of the sons of Caath: and of the sons of Merari, Cis the son of Abdi, and Azarias the son of Jalaleel. And of the sons of Gerson, Joah the son of Zemma, and Eden the son of Joah.

29:13 At vero de filiis Elisaphan, Samri, et Jahiel. De filiis quoque Asaph, Zacharias, et Mathanias :

29:13 And of the sons of Elisaphan, Samri, and Jahiel. Also of the sons of Asaph, Zacharias, and Mathanias.

29:14 necnon de filiis Heman, Jahiel, et Semei : sed et de filiis Idithun, Semeias, et Oziel.

29:14 And of the sons of Heman, Jahiel, and Semei: and of the sons of Idithun, Semeias, and Oziel.

29:15 Congregaveruntque fratres suos, et sanctificati sunt, et ingressi sunt juxta mandatum regis et imperium Domini, ut expiarent domum Dei.

29:15 And they gathered together their brethren, and sanctified themselves, and went in according to the commandment of the king, and the precept of the Lord, to purify the house of God.

29:16 Sacerdotes quoque ingressi templum Domini ut sanctificarent illud, extulerunt omnem immunditiam quam intro repererant in vestibulo domus Domini : quam tulerunt Levitæ, et asportaverunt ad torrentem Cedron foras.

29:16 And the priests went into the temple of the Lord to sanctify it, and brought out all the uncleanness that they found within to the entrance of the house of the Lord, and the Levites took it away, and carried it out abroad to the torrent Cedron.

29:17 Cœperunt autem prima die mensis primi mundare, et in die octavo ejusdem mensis ingressi sunt porticum templi Domini, expiaveruntque templum diebus octo, et in die sextadecima mensis ejusdem, quod cœperant, impleverunt.

29:17 And they began to cleanse on the first day of the first month, and on the eighth day of the same month they came into the porch of the temple of the Lord, and they purified the temple in eight days, and on the sixteenth day of the same month they finished what they had begun.

29:18 Ingressi quoque sunt ad Ezechiam regem, et dixerunt ei : Sanctificavimus omnem domum Domini, et altare holocausti, vasaque ejus, necnon et mensam propositionis cum omnibus vasis suis,

29:18 And they went in to king Ezechias, and said to him: We have sanctified all the house of the Lord, and the altar of holocaust, and the vessels thereof, and the table of proposition with all its vessels,

29:19 cunctamque templi supellectilem, quam polluerat rex Achaz in regno suo, postquam prævaricatus est : et ecce exposita sunt omnia coram altare Domini.

29:19 And all the furniture of the temple, which king Achaz in his reign had defiled, after his transgression; and behold they are all set forth before the altar of the Lord.

29:20 Consurgensque diluculo Ezechias rex, adunavit omnes principes civitatis, et ascendit in domum Domini :

29:20 And king Ezechias rising early, assembled all the rulers of the city, and went up into the house of the Lord:

29:21 obtuleruntque simul tauros septem, et arietes septem, agnos septem, et hircos septem pro peccato, pro regno, pro sanctuario, pro Juda : dixitque sacerdotibus filiis Aaron, ut offerrent super altare Domini.

29:21 And they offered together seven bullocks, and seven rams, and seven lambs, and seven he goats for sin, for the kingdom, for the sanctuary, for Juda: and he spoke to the priests the sons of Aaron, to offer them upon the altar of the Lord.

29:22 Mactaverunt igitur tauros, et susceperunt sanguinem sacerdotes, et fuderunt illum super altare : mactaverunt etiam arietes, et illorum sanguinem super altare fuderunt, immolaveruntque agnos, et fuderunt super altare sanguinem.

29:22 Therefore they killed the bullocks, and the priests took the blood, and poured it upon the altar; they killed also the rams, and their blood they poured also upon the altar, and they killed the lambs, and poured the blood upon the altar.

29:23 Applicuerunt hircos pro peccato coram rege, et universa multitudine, imposueruntque manus suas super eos :

29:23 And they brought the he goats for sin before the king, and the whole multitude, and they laid their hand upon them:

29:24 et immolaverunt illos sacerdotes, et asperserunt sanguinem eorum coram altare pro piaculo universi Israëlis : pro omni quippe Israël præceperat rex ut holocaustum fieret, et pro peccato.

29:24 And the priests immolated them, and sprinkled their blood before the altar for an expiation of all Israel: for the king had commanded that the holocaust and the sin offering should be made for all Israel.

29:25 Constituit quoque Levitas in domo Domini cum cymbalis, et psalteriis, et citharis secundum dispositionem David regis, et Gad videntis, et Nathan prophetæ : siquidem Domini præceptum fuit per manum prophetarum ejus.

29:25 And he set the Levites in the house of the Lord with cymbals, and psalteries, and harps according to the regulation of David the king, and of Gad the seer, and of Nathan the prophet: for it was the commandment of the Lord by the hand of his prophets.

29:26 Steteruntque Levitæ tenentes organa David, et sacerdotes tubas.

29:26 And the Levites stood, with the instruments of David, and the priests with trumpets.

29:27 Et jussit Ezechias ut offerrent holocausta super altare : cumque offerrentur holocausta, cœperunt laudes canere Domino, et clangere tubis, atque in diversis organis quæ David rex Israël præparaverat, concrepare.

29:27 And Ezechias commanded that they should offer holocausts upon the altar: and when the holocausts were offered, they began to sing praises to the Lord, and to sound with trumpets, and divers instruments which David the king of Israel had prepared.

29:28 Omni autem turba adorante, cantores, et ii qui tenebant tubas, erant in officio suo donec compleretur holocaustum.

29:28 And all the multitude adored, and the singers, and the trumpeters, were in their office till the holocaust was finished.

29:29 Cumque finita esset oblatio, incurvatus est rex, et omnes qui erant cum eo, et adoraverunt.

29:29 And when the oblation was ended, the king, and all that were with him bowed down and adored.

29:30 Præcepitque Ezechias et principes Levitis, ut laudarent Dominum sermonibus David, et Asaph videntis : qui laudaverunt eum magna lætitia, et incurvato genu adoraverunt.

29:30 And Ezechias and the princes commanded the Levites to praise the Lord with the words of David, and Asaph the seer: and they praised him with great joy, and bowing the knee adored.

29:31 Ezechias autem etiam hæc addidit : Implestis manus vestras Domino : accedite, et offerte victimas et laudes in domo Domini. Obtulit ergo universa multitudo hostias, et laudes, et holocausta, mente devota.

29:31 And Ezechias added, and said: You have filled your hands to the Lord, come and offer victims, and praises in the house of the Lord. And all the multitude offered victims, and praises, and holocausts with a devout mind.

29:32 Porro numerus holocaustorum quæ obtulit multitudo, hic fuit : tauros septuaginta, arietes centum, agnos ducentos.

29:32 And the number of the holocausts which the multitude offered, was seventy bullocks, a hundred rams, and two hundred lambs.

29:33 Sanctificaveruntque Domino boves sexcentos, et oves tria millia.

29:33 And they consecrated to the Lord six hundred oxen, and three thousand sheep.

29:34 Sacerdotes vero pauci erant, nec poterant sufficere ut pelles holocaustorum detraherent : unde et Levitæ fratres eorum adjuverunt eos, donec impleretur opus, et sanctificarentur antistites : Levitæ quippe faciliori ritu sanctificantur quam sacerdotes.

29:34 But the priests were few, and were not enough to flay the holocausts: wherefore the Levites their brethren helped them, till the work was ended, and priests were sanctified, for the Levites are sanctified with an easier rite than the priests.

29:35 Fuerunt ergo holocausta plurima, adipes pacificorum, et libamina holocaustorum : et completus est cultus domus Domini.

29:35 So there were many holocausts, and the fat of peace offerings, and the libations of holocausts: and the service of the house of the Lord was completed.

29:36 Lætatusque est Ezechias et omnis populus, eo quod ministerium Domini esset expletum : de repente quippe hoc fieri placuerat.

29:36 And Ezechias, and all the people rejoiced because the ministry of the Lord was accomplished. For the resolution of doing this thing was taken suddenly.

Chapter 30

30:1 Misit quoque Ezechias ad omnem Israël et Judam : scripsitque epistolas ad Ephraim et Manassen ut venirent ad domum Domini in Jerusalem, et facerent Phase Domino Deo Israël.

30:1 And Ezechias sent to all Israel and Juda: and he wrote letters to Ephraim and Manasses, that they should come to the house of the Lord in Jerusalem, and keep the phase to the Lord the God of Israel,

30:2 Inito ergo consilio regis et principum, et universi cœtus Jerusalem, decreverunt ut facerent Phase mense secundo.

30:2 For the king, taking counsel, and the princes, and all the assembly of Jerusalem, decreed to keep the phase the second month.

30:3 Non enim potuerant facere in tempore suo, quia sacerdotes qui possent sufficere, sanctificati non fuerant, et populus nondum congregatus fuerat in Jerusalem.

30:3 For they could not keep it in its time; because there were not priests enough sanctified, and the people was not as yet gathered together to Jerusalem.

30:4 Placuitque sermo regi, et omni multitudini.

30:4 And the thing pleased the king, and all the people.

30:5 Et decreverunt ut mitterent nuntios in universum Israël, de Bersabee usque Dan, ut venirent, et facerent Phase Domino Deo Israël in Jerusalem : multi enim non fecerant sicut lege præscriptum est.

30:5 And they decreed to send messengers to all Israel from Bersabee even to Dan, that they should come, and keep the phase to the Lord the God of Israel in Jerusalem: for many had not kept it as it is prescribed by the law.

30:6 Perrexeruntque cursores cum epistolis ex regis imperio, et principum ejus, in universum Israël et Judam, juxta id quod rex jusserat, prædicantes : Filii Israël, revertimini ad Dominum Deum Abraham, et Isaac, et Israël : et revertetur ad reliquias quæ effugerunt manum regis Assyriorum.

30:6 And the posts went with letters by commandment of the king, and his princes, to all Israel and Juda, proclaiming according to the king's orders: Ye children of Israel, turn again to the Lord the God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Israel: and he will return to the remnant of you that have escaped the hand of the king of the Assyrians.

30:7 Nolite fieri sicut patres vestri et fratres, qui recesserunt a Domino Deo patrum suorum, qui tradidit eos in interitum, ut ipsi cernitis.

30:7 Be not like your fathers, and brethren, who departed from the Lord the God of their fathers, and he hath given them up to destruction, as you see.

30:8 Nolite indurare cervices vestras, sicut patres vestri : tradite manus Domino, et venite ad sanctuarium ejus quod sanctificavit in æternum : servite Domino Deo patrum vestrorum, et avertetur a vobis ira furoris ejus.

30:8 Harden not your necks, as your fathers did: yield yourselves to the Lord, and come to his sanctuary, which he hath sanctified forever: serve the Lord the God of your fathers, and the wrath of his indignation shall be turned away from you.

30:9 Si enim vos reversi fueritis ad Dominum, fratres vestri et filii habebunt misericordiam coram dominis suis, qui illos duxerunt captivos, et revertentur in terram hanc : pius enim et clemens est Dominus Deus vester, et non avertet faciem suam a vobis, si reversi fueritis ad eum.

30:9 For if you turn again to the Lord, your brethren, and children shall find mercy before their masters, that have led them away captive, and they shall return into this land: for the Lord your God is merciful, and will not turn away his face from you, if you return to him.

30:10 Igitur cursores pergebant velociter de civitate in civitatem per terram Ephraim et Manasse usque ad Zabulon, illis irridentibus et subsannantibus eos.

30:10 So the posts went speedily from city to city, through the land of Ephraim, and of Manasses, even to Zabulon, whilst they laughed at them and mocked them.

30:11 Attamen quidam viri ex Aser, et Manasse, et Zabulon acquiescentes consilio, venerunt Jerusalem.

30:11 Nevertheless some men of Aser, and of Manasses, and of Zabulon, yielding to the counsel, came to Jerusalem.

30:12 In Juda vero facta est manus Domini ut daret eis cor unum, ut facerent juxta præceptum regis et principum verbum Domini.

30:12 But the hand of God was in Juda, to give them one heart to do the word of the Lord, according to the commandment of the king, and of the princes.

30:13 Congregatique sunt in Jerusalem populi multi ut facerent solemnitatem azymorum, in mense secundo :

30:13 And much people were assembled to Jerusalem to celebrate the solemnity of the unleavened bread in the second month:

30:14 et surgentes destruxerunt altaria quæ erant in Jerusalem, atque universa in quibus idolis adolebatur incensum, subvertentes, projecerunt in torrentem Cedron.

30:14 And they arose and destroyed the altars that were in Jerusalem, and took away all things in which incense was burnt to idols and cast them into the torrent Cedron.

30:15 Immolaverunt autem Phase quartadecima die mensis secundi. Sacerdotes quoque atque Levitæ tandem sanctificati, obtulerunt holocausta in domo Domini :

30:15 And they immolated the phase on the fourteenth day of the second month. And the priests and the Levites being at length sanctified offered holocausts in the house of the Lord.

30:16 steteruntque in ordine suo juxta dispositionem et legem Moysi hominis Dei : sacerdotes vero suscipiebant effundendum sanguinem de manibus Levitarum,

30:16 And they stood in their order according to the disposition and law of Moses the man of God: but the priests received the blood which was to be poured out, from the hands of the Levites,

30:17 eo quod multa turba sanctificata non esset : et idcirco immolarent Levitæ Phase his qui non occurrerant sanctificari Domino.

30:17 Because a great number was not sanctified: and therefore the Levites immolated the phase for them that came not in time to be sanctified to the Lord.

30:18 Magna etiam pars populi de Ephraim, et Manasse, et Issachar, et Zabulon, quæ sanctificata non fuerat, comedit Phase non juxta quod scriptum est : et oravit pro eis Ezechias, dicens : Dominus bonus propitiabitur

30:18 For a great part of the people from Ephraim, and Manasses, and Issachar, and Zabulon, that had not been sanctified, ate the phase otherwise than it is written: and Ezechias prayed for them, saying: The Lord who is good will shew mercy,

30:19 cunctis, qui in toto corde requirunt Dominum Deum patrum suorum : et non imputabit eis quod minus sanctificati sunt.

30:19 To all them, who with their whole heart, seek the Lord the God of their fathers: and will not impute it to them that they are not sanctified.

30:20 Quem exaudivit Dominus, et placatus est populo.

30:20 And the Lord heard him, and was merciful to the people.

30:21 Feceruntque filii Israël, qui inventi sunt in Jerusalem, solemnitatem azymorum septem diebus in lætitia magna, laudantes Dominum per singulos dies : Levitæ quoque et sacerdotes per organa quæ suo officio congruebant.

30:21 And the children of Israel, that were found at Jerusalem, kept the feast of unleavened bread seven days with great joy, praising the Lord every day. the Levites also, and the priests, with instruments that agreed to their office.

30:22 Et locutus est Ezechias ad cor omnium Levitarum qui habebant intelligentiam bonam super Domino : et comederunt septem diebus solemnitatis, immolantes victimas pacificorum, et laudantes Dominum Deum patrum suorum.

30:22 And Ezechias spoke to the heart of all the Levites, that had good understanding concerning the Lord: and they ate during the seven days of the solemnity, immolating victims of peace offerings, and praising the Lord the God of their fathers.

30:23 Placuitque universæ multitudini ut celebrarent etiam alios dies septem : quod et fecerunt cum ingenti gaudio.

30:23 And it pleased the whole multitude to keep other seven days: which they did with great joy.

30:24 Ezechias enim rex Juda præbuerat multitudini mille tauros, et septem millia ovium : principes vero dederant populo tauros mille, et oves decem millia : sanctificata est ergo sacerdotum plurima multitudo.

30:24 For Ezechias the king of Juda had given to the multitude a thousand bullocks, and seven thousand sheep: and the princes had given the people a thousand bullocks, and ten thousand sheep: and a great number of priests was sanctified.

30:25 Et hilaritate perfusa omnis turba Juda, tam sacerdotum et Levitarum, quam universæ frequentiæ quæ venerat ex Israël : proselytorum quoque de terra Israël, et habitantium in Juda.

30:25 And all the multitude of Juda with the priests and Levites, and all the assembly, that came out of Israel; and the proselytes of the land of Israel, and that dwelt in Juda were full of joy.

30:26 Factaque est grandis celebritas in Jerusalem, qualis a diebus Salomonis filii David regis Israël in ea urbe non fuerat.

30:26 And there was a great solemnity in Jerusalem, such as had not been in that city since the time of Solomon the son of David king of Israel.

30:27 Surrexerunt autem sacerdotes atque Levitæ benedicentes populo : et exaudita est vox eorum, pervenitque oratio in habitaculum sanctum cæli.

30:27 And the priests and the Levites rose up and blessed the people: and their voice was heard: and their prayer came to the holy dwelling place of heaven.

Chapter 31

31:1 Cumque hæc fuissent rite celebrata, egressus est omnis Israël qui inventus fuerat in urbibus Juda, et fregerunt simulacra, succideruntque lucos, demoliti sunt excelsa, et altaria destruxerunt, non solum de universo Juda et Benjamin, sed et de Ephraim quoque et Manasse, donec penitus everterent : reversique sunt omnes filii Israël in possessiones et civitates suas.

31:1 And when these things had been duly celebrated, all Israel that were found in the cities of Juda, went out, and they broke the idols, and cut down the groves, demolished the high places, and destroyed the altars, not only out of all Juda and Benjamin, but out of Ephraim also and Manasses, till they had utterly destroyed them: then all the children of Israel returned to their possessions and cities.

31:2 Ezechias autem constituit turmas sacerdotales et Leviticas per divisiones suas, unumquemque in officio proprio, tam sacerdotum videlicet quam Levitarum, ad holocausta et pacifica, ut ministrarent et confiterentur, canerentque in portis castrorum Domini.

31:2 And Ezechias appointed companies of the priests, and the Levites, by their courses, every man in his own office, to wit, both of the priests, and of the Levites, for holocausts, and for peace offerings, to minister, and to praise, and to sing in the gates of the camp of the Lord.

31:3 Pars autem regis erat, ut de propria ejus substantia offerretur holocaustum, mane semper et vespere : sabbatis quoque, et calendis, et solemnitatibus ceteris, sicut scriptum est in lege Moysi.

31:3 And the king's part was, that of his proper substance the holocaust should be offered always morning and evening, and on the sabbaths, and the new moons and the other solemnities, as it is written in the law of Moses.

31:4 Præcepit etiam populo habitantium Jerusalem ut darent partes sacerdotibus et Levitis, ut possent vacare legi Domini.

31:4 He commanded also the people that dwelt in Jerusalem, to give to the priests, and the Levites their portion, that they might attend to the law of the Lord.

31:5 Quod cum percrebruisset in auribus multitudinis, plurimas obtulere primitias filii Israël frumenti, vini, et olei : mellis quoque, et omnium quæ gignit humus, decimas obtulerunt.

31:5 Which when it was noised abroad in the ears of the people, the children of Israel offered in abundance the firstfruits of corn, wine, and oil, and honey: and brought the tithe of all things which the ground bringeth forth.

31:6 Sed et filii Israël et Juda qui habitabant in urbibus Juda, obtulerunt decimas boum et ovium, decimasque sanctorum quæ voverant Domino Deo suo : atque universa portantes, fecerunt acervos plurimos.

31:6 Moreover the children of Israel and Juda, that dwelt in the cities of Juda, brought in the tithes of oxen, and sheep, and the tithes of holy things, which they had vowed to the Lord their God: and carrying them all, made many heaps.

31:7 Mense tertio cœperunt acervorum jacere fundamenta, et mense septimo compleverunt eos.

31:7 In the third month they began to lay the foundations of the heaps, and in the seventh month, they finished them.

31:8 Cumque ingressi fuissent Ezechias et principes ejus, viderunt acervos, et benedixerunt Domino ac populo Israël.

31:8 And when Ezechias and his princes came in, they saw the heaps, and they blessed the Lord and the people of Israel.

31:9 Interrogavitque Ezechias sacerdotes et Levitas, cur ita jacerent acervi.

31:9 And Ezechias asked the priests and the Levites, why the heaps lay so.

31:10 Respondit illi Azarias sacerdos primus de stirpe Sadoc, dicens : Ex quo cœperunt offerri primitiæ in domo Domini, comedimus, et saturati sumus, et remanserunt plurima, eo quod benedixerit Dominus populo suo : reliquarum autem copia est ista, quam cernis.

31:10 Azarias the chief priest of the race of Sadoc answered him, saying: Since the firstfruits began to be offered in the house of the Lord, we have eaten, and have been filled, and abundance is left, because the Lord hath blessed his people: and of that which is left is this great store which thou seest.

31:11 Præcepit igitur Ezechias ut præpararent horrea in domo Domini. Quod cum fecissent,

31:11 Then Ezechias commanded to prepare storehouses in the house of the Lord. And when they had done so,

31:12 intulerunt tam primitias quam decimas, et quæcumque voverant, fideliter. Fuit autem præfectus eorum Chonenias Levita, et Semei frater ejus secundus,

31:12 They brought in faithfully both the firstfruits, and the tithes, and all they had vowed. And the overseer of them was Chonenias the Levite, and Semei his brother was the second,

31:13 post quem Jahiel, et Azarias, et Nahath, et Asaël, et Jerimoth, Jozabad quoque, et Eliel, et Jesmachias, et Mahath, et Banaias, præpositi sub manibus Choneniæ et Semei fratris ejus, ex imperio Ezechiæ regis et Azariæ pontificis domus Dei, ad quos omnia pertinebant.

31:13 And after him Jehiel, and Azarias, and Nahath, and Asael, and Jerimoth, and Jozabad, and Eliel, and Jesmachias, and Mahath, and Banaias, overseers under the hand of Chonenias, and Semei his brother, by the commandment of Ezechias the king, and Azarias the high priest of the house of God, to whom all things appertained.

31:14 Core vero filius Jemna Levites, et janitor orientalis portæ, præpositus erat iis quæ sponte offerebantur Domino, primitiisque et consecratis in Sancta sanctorum.

31:14 But Core the son of Jemna the Levite, the porter of the east gate, was overseer of the things which were freely offered to the Lord, and of the firstfruits and the things dedicated for the holy of holies.

31:15 Et sub cura ejus Eden, et Benjamin, Jesue, et Semeias, Amarias quoque, et Sechenias in civitatibus sacerdotum, ut fideliter distribuerent fratribus suis partes, minoribus atque majoribus :

31:15 And under his charge were Eden, and Benjamin, Jesue, and Semeias, and Amarias, and Sechenias, in the cities of the priests, to distribute faithfully portions to their brethren, both little and great:

31:16 exceptis maribus ab annis tribus et supra, cunctis qui ingrediebantur templum Domini, et quidquid per singulos dies conducebat in ministerio, atque observationibus juxta divisiones suas,

31:16 Besides the males from three years old and upward, to all that went into the temple of the Lord, and whatsoever there was need of in the ministry, and their offices according to their courses, day by day.

31:17 sacerdotibus per familias, et Levitis a vigesimo anno et supra, per ordines et turmas suas,

31:17 To the priests by their families, and to the Levites from the twentieth year and upward, by their classes and companies.

31:18 universæque multitudini tam uxoribus quam liberis eorum utriusque sexus, fideliter cibi de his quæ sanctificata fuerant, præbebantur.

31:18 And to all the multitude, both to their wives, and to their children of both sexes, victuals were given faithfully out of the things that had been sanctified.

31:19 Sed et filiorum Aaron per agros, et suburbana urbium singularum, dispositi erant viri, qui partes distribuerent universo sexui masculino de sacerdotibus et Levitis.

31:19 Also of the sons of Aaron who were in the fields and in the suburbs of each city, there were men appointed, to distribute portions to all the males, among the priests and the Levites.

31:20 Fecit ergo Ezechias universa quæ diximus in omni Juda : operatusque est bonum et rectum, et verum coram Domino Deo suo,

31:20 So Ezechias did all things which we have said in all Juda, and wrought that which was good, and right, and truth, before the Lord his God,

31:21 in universa cultura ministerii domus Domini, juxta legem et cæremonias, volens requirere Deum suum in toto corde suo : fecitque, et prosperatus est.

31:21 In all the service of the house of the Lord according to the law and the ceremonies, desiring to seek his God with all his heart, and he did it and prospered.

Chapter 32

32:1 Post quæ et hujuscemodi veritatem, venit Sennacherib rex Assyriorum, et ingressus Judam, obsedit civitates munitas, volens eas capere.

32:1 After these things, and this truth, Sennacherib king of the Assyrians came and entered into Juda, and besieged the fenced cities, desiring to take them.

32:2 Quod cum vidisset Ezechias, venisse scilicet Sennacherib, et totum belli impetum verti contra Jerusalem,

32:2 And when Ezechias saw that Sennacherib was come, and that the whole force of the war was turning against Jerusalem,

32:3 inito cum principibus consilio, virisque fortissimis, ut obturarent capita fontium qui erant extra urbem : et hoc omnium decernente sententia,

32:3 He took counsel with the princes, and the most valiant men, to stop up the heads of the springs, that were without the city: and as they were all of this mind,

32:4 congregavit plurimam multitudinem, et obturaverunt cunctos fontes, et rivum qui fluebat in medio terræ, dicentes : Ne veniant reges Assyriorum, et inveniant aquarum abundantiam.

32:4 He gathered together a very great multitude, and they stopped up all the springs, and the brook, that ran through the midst of the land, saying: Lest the kings of the Assyrians should come, and find abundance of water.

32:5 Ædificavit quoque, agens industrie, omnem murum qui fuerat dissipatus, et exstruxit turres desuper, et forinsecus alterum murum : instauravitque Mello in civitate David, et fecit universi generis armaturam et clypeos :

32:5 He built up also with great diligence all the wall that had been broken down, and built towers upon it, and another wall without: and he repaired Mello in the city of David, and made all sorts of arms and shields:

32:6 constituitque principes bellatorum in exercitu, et convocavit universos in platea portæ civitatis, ac locutus est ad cor eorum, dicens :

32:6 And he appointed captains of the soldiers of the army: and he called them all together in the street of the gate of the city, and spoke to their heart, saying:

32:7 Viriliter agite, et confortamini : nolite timere, nec paveatis regem Assyriorum, et universam multitudinem quæ est cum eo : multo enim plures nobiscum sunt, quam cum illo.

32:7 Behave like men, and take courage: be not afraid nor dismayed for the king of the Assyrians, nor for all the multitude that is with him: for there are many more with us than with him.

32:8 Cum illo enim est brachium carneum : nobiscum Dominus Deus noster, qui auxiliator est noster, pugnatque pro nobis. Confortatusque est populus hujuscemodi verbis Ezechiæ regis Juda.

32:8 For with him is an arm of flesh: with us the Lord our God, who is our helper, and fighteth for us. And the people were encouraged with these words of Ezechias king of Juda.

32:9 Quæ postquam gesta sunt, misit Sennacherib rex Assyriorum servos suos in Jerusalem (ipse enim cum universo exercitu obsidebat Lachis) ad Ezechiam regem Juda, et ad omnem populum qui erat in urbe, dicens :

32:9 After this, Sennacherib king of the Assyrians sent his servants to Jerusalem, (for he with all his army was besieging Lachis,) to Ezechias king of Juda, and to all the people that were in the city, saying:

32:10 Hæc dicit Sennacherib rex Assyriorum : In quo habentes fiduciam sedetis obsessi in Jerusalem ?

32:10 Thus saith Sennacherib king of the Assyrians: In whom do you trust, that you sit still besieged in Jerusalem?

32:11 num Ezechias decipit vos, ut tradat morti in fame et siti, affirmans quod Dominus Deus vester liberet vos de manu regis Assyriorum ?

32:11 Doth not Ezechias deceive you, to give you up to die by hunger and thirst, affirming that the Lord your God shall deliver you from the hand of the king of the Assyrians?

32:12 Numquid non iste est Ezechias, qui destruxit excelsa illius, et altaria, et præcepit Juda et Jerusalem, dicens : Coram altari uno adorabitis, et in ipso comburetis incensum ?

32:12 Is it not this same Ezechias, that hath destroyed his high places, and his altars, and commanded Juda and Jerusalem, saying: You shall worship before one altar, and upon it you shall burn incense?

32:13 an ignoratis quæ ego fecerim, et patres mei, cunctis terrarum populis ? numquid prævaluerunt dii gentium, omniumque terrarum, liberare regionem suam de manu mea ?

32:13 Know you not what I and my fathers have done to all the people of the lands? have the gods of any nations and lands been able to deliver their country out of my hand?

32:14 Quis est de universis diis gentium, quas vastaverunt patres mei, qui potuerit eruere populum suum de manu mea, ut possit etiam Deus vester eruere vos de hac manu ?

32:14 Who is there among all the gods of the nations, which my fathers have destroyed, that could deliver his people out of my hand, that your God should be able to deliver you out of this hand?

32:15 non vos ergo decipiat Ezechias, nec vana persuasione deludat, neque credatis ei. Si enim nullus potuit deus cunctarum gentium atque regnorum liberare populum suum de manu mea, et de manu patrum meorum, consequenter nec Deus vester poterit eruere vos de manu mea.

32:15 Therefore let not Ezechias deceive you, nor delude you with a vain persuasion, and do not believe him. For if no god of all the nations and kingdoms, could deliver his people out of my hand, and out of the hand of my fathers, consequently neither shall your God be able to deliver you out of my hand.

32:16 Sed et alia multa locuti sunt servi ejus contra Dominum Deum, et contra Ezechiam servum ejus.

32:16 And many other things did his servants speak against the Lord God, and against Ezechias his servant.

32:17 Epistolas quoque scripsit plenas blasphemiæ in Dominum Deum Israël, et locutus est adversus eum : Sicut dii gentium ceterarum non potuerunt liberare populum suum de manu mea, sic et Deus Ezechiæ eruere non poterit populum suum de manu ista.

32:17 He wrote also letters full of blasphemy against the Lord the God of Israel, and he spoke against him: As the gods of other nations could not deliver their people out of my hand, so neither can the God of Ezechias deliver his people out of this hand.

32:18 Insuper et clamore magno, lingua judaica, contra populum qui sedebat in muris Jerusalem, personabat, ut terreret eos, et caperet civitatem.

32:18 Moreover he cried out with a loud voice, in the Jews' tongue, to the people that sat on the walls of Jerusalem, that he might frighten them, and take the city.

32:19 Locutusque est contra Deum Jerusalem, sicut adversum deos populorum terræ, opera manuum hominum.

32:19 And he spoke against the God of Jerusalem, as against the gods of the people of the earth, the works of the hands of men.

32:20 Oraverunt igitur Ezechias rex, et Isaias filius Amos prophetes, adversum hanc blasphemiam, ac vociferati sunt usque in cælum.

32:20 And Ezechias the king, and Isaias the prophet the son of Amos, prayed against this blasphemy, and cried out to heaven.

32:21 Et misit Dominus angelum, qui percussit omnem virum robustum, et bellatorem, et principem exercitus regis Assyriorum : reversusque est cum ignominia in terram suam. Cumque ingressus esset domum dei sui, filii qui egressi fuerant de utero ejus interfecerunt eum gladio.

32:21 And the Lord sent an angel, who cut off all the stout men and the warriors, and the captains of the army of the king of the Assyrians: and he returned with disgrace into his own country. And when he was come into the house of his god, his sons that came out of his bowels, slew him with the sword.

32:22 Salvavitque Dominus Ezechiam et habitatores Jerusalem de manu Sennacherib regis Assyriorum, et de manu omnium, et præstitit eis quietem per circuitum.

32:22 And the Lord saved Ezechias and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, out of the hand of Sennacherib king of the Assyrians, and out of the hand of all, and gave them treasures on every side.

32:23 Multi etiam deferebant hostias et sacrificia Domino in Jerusalem, et munera Ezechiæ regi Juda : qui exaltatus est post hæc coram cunctis gentibus.

32:23 Many also brought victims, and sacrifices to the Lord to Jerusalem, and presents to Ezechias king of Juda: and he was magnified thenceforth in the sight of all nations.

32:24 In diebus illis ægrotavit Ezechias usque ad mortem, et oravit Dominum : exaudivitque eum, et dedit ei signum.

32:24 In those days Ezechias was sick even to death, and he prayed to the Lord: and he heard him, and gave him a sign.

32:25 Sed non juxta beneficia quæ acceperat, retribuit, quia elevatum est cor ejus : et facta est contra eum ira, et contra Judam et Jerusalem.

32:25 But he did not render again according to the benefits which he had received, for his heart was lifted up: and wrath was enkindled against him, and against Juda and Jerusalem.

32:26 Humiliatusque est postea, eo quod exaltatum fuisset cor ejus, tam ipse quam habitatores Jerusalem : et idcirco non venit super eos ira Domini in diebus Ezechiæ.

32:26 And he humbled himself afterwards, because his heart had been lifted up, both he and the inhabitants of Jerusalem: and therefore the wrath of the Lord came not upon them in the days of Ezechias.

32:27 Fuit autem Ezechias dives, et inclytus valde, et thesauros sibi plurimos congregavit argenti, et auri, et lapidis pretiosi, aromatum, et armorum universi generis, et vasorum magni pretii.

32:27 And Ezechias was rich, and very glorious, and he gathered himself great treasures of silver and of gold, and of precious stones, of spices, and of arms, of all kinds, and of vessels of great price.

32:28 Apothecas quoque frumenti, vini, et olei, et præsepia omnium jumentorum, caulasque pecorum,

32:28 Storehouses also of corn, of wine, and of oil, and stalls for all beasts, and folds for cattle.

32:29 et urbes ædificavit sibi : habebat quippe greges ovium et armentorum innumerabiles, eo quod dedisset ei Dominus substantiam multam nimis.

32:29 And he built himself cities: for he had flocks of sheep, and herds without number, for the Lord had given him very much substance.

32:30 Ipse est Ezechias, qui obturavit superiorem fontem aquarum Gihon, et avertit eas subter ad occidentem urbis David : in omnibus operibus suis fecit prospere quæ voluit.

32:30 This same Ezechias was, he that stopped the upper source of the waters of Gihon, and turned them away underneath toward the west of the city of David: in all his works he did prosperously what he would.

32:31 Attamen in legatione principum Babylonis, qui missi fuerant ad eum ut interrogarent de portento quod acciderat super terram, dereliquit eum Deus ut tentaretur, et nota fierent omnia quæ erant in corde ejus.

32:31 But yet in the embassy of the princes of Babylon, that were sent to him, to inquire of the wonder that had happened upon the earth, God left him that he might be tempted, and all things might be made known that were in his heart.

32:32 Reliqua autem sermonum Ezechiæ, et misericordiarum ejus, scripta sunt in visione Isaiæ filii Amos prophetæ, et in libro regum Juda et Israël.

32:32 Now the rest of the acts of Ezechias, and of his mercies are written in the book of the kings of Juda and Israel.

32:33 Dormivitque Ezechias cum patribus suis, et sepelierunt eum super sepulchra filiorum David : et celebravit ejus exequias universus Juda, et omnes habitatores Jerusalem : regnavitque Manasses filius ejus pro eo.

32:33 And Ezechias slept with his fathers, and they buried him above the sepulchres of the sons of David: and all Juda, and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem celebrated his funeral: and Manasses his son reigned in his stead.

Chapter 33

33:1 Duodecim annorum erat Manasses cum regnare cœpisset, et quinquaginta quinque annis regnavit in Jerusalem.

33:1 Manasses was twelve years old when he began to reign, and he reigned fifty-five years in Jerusalem.

33:2 Fecit autem malum coram Domino, juxta abominationes gentium quas subvertit Dominus coram filiis Israël :

33:2 And he did evil before the Lord, according to all the abominations of the nations, which the Lord cast out before the children of Israel:

33:3 et conversus instauravit excelsa quæ demolitus fuerat Ezechias pater ejus : construxitque aras Baalim, et fecit lucos, et adoravit omnem militiam cæli, et coluit eam.

33:3 And he turned, and built again the high places which Ezechias his father had destroyed: and he built altars to Baalim, and made groves, and he adored all the host of heaven, and worshipped them.

33:4 Ædificavit quoque altaria in domo Domini, de qua dixerat Dominus : In Jerusalem erit nomen meum in æternum.

33:4 He built also altars in the house of the Lord, whereof the Lord had said: In Jerusalem shall my name be for ever.

33:5 Ædificavit autem ea cuncto exercitui cæli in duobus atriis domus Domini.

33:5 And he built them for all the host of heaven in the two courts of the house of the Lord.

33:6 Transireque fecit filios suos per ignem in valle Benennom : observabat somnia, sectabatur auguria, maleficis artibus inserviebat, habebat secum magos et incantatores, multaque mala operatus est coram Domino ut irritaret eum.

33:6 And he made his sons to pass through the fire in the valley of Benennom: he observed dreams, followed divinations, gave himself up to magic arts, had with him magicians, and enchanters: and he wrought many evils before the Lord, to provoke him to anger.

33:7 Sculptile quoque et conflatile signum posuit in domo Dei, de qua locutus est Deus ad David, et ad Salomonem filium ejus, dicens : In domo hac, et in Jerusalem quam elegi de cunctis tribubus Israël, ponam nomen meum in sempiternum.

33:7 He set also a graven, and a molten statue in the house of God, of which God had said to David, and to Solomon his son: In this house, and in Jerusalem, which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, will I put my name for ever.

33:8 Et moveri non faciam pedem Israël de terra quam tradidi patribus eorum : ita dumtaxat si custodierint facere quæ præcepi eis, cunctamque legem, et cæremonias atque judicia, per manum Moysi.

33:8 And I will not make the foot of Israel to be removed out of the land which I have delivered to their fathers: yet so if they will take heed to do what I have commanded them, and all the law, and the ceremonies, and judgments by the hand of Moses.

33:9 Igitur Manasses seduxit Judam, et habitatores Jerusalem, ut facerent malum super omnes gentes quas subverterat Dominus a facie filiorum Israël.

33:9 So Manasses seduced Juda, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, to do evil beyond all the nations, which the Lord had destroyed before the face of the children of Israel.

33:10 Locutusque est Dominus ad eum, et ad populum illius, et attendere noluerunt.

33:10 And the Lord spoke to his people, and they would not hearken.

33:11 Idcirco superinduxit eis principes exercitus regis Assyriorum : ceperuntque Manassen, et vinctum catenis atque compedibus duxerunt in Babylonem.

33:11 Therefore he brought upon them the captains of he army of the king of the Assyrians: and they took Manasses, and carried him bound with chains and fetters to Babylon.

33:12 Qui postquam coangustatus est, oravit Dominum Deum suum : et egit pœnitentiam valde coram Deo patrum suorum.

33:12 And after that he was in distress he prayed to the Lord his God: and did penance exceedingly before the God of his fathers.

33:13 Deprecatusque est eum, et obsecravit intente : et exaudivit orationem ejus, reduxitque eum Jerusalem in regnum suum, et cognovit Manasses quod Dominus ipse esset Deus.

33:13 And he entreated him, and besought him earnestly: and he heard his prayer, and brought him again to Jerusalem into his kingdom, and Manasses knew that the Lord was God.

33:14 Post hæc ædificavit murum extra civitatem David ad occidentem Gihon in convalle, ab introitu portæ piscium per circuitum usque ad Ophel, et exaltavit illum vehementer : constituitque principes exercitus in cunctis civitatibus Juda munitis :

33:14 After this he built a wall without the city of David, on the west side of Gihon in the valley, from the entering in of the gate round about to Ophel, and raised it up to a great height: and he appointed captains of the army in all the fenced cities of Juda:

33:15 et abstulit deos alienos, et simulacrum de domo Domini : aras quoque, quas fecerat in monte domus Domini et in Jerusalem : et projecit omnia extra urbem.

33:15 And he took away the strange gods, and the idol out of the house of the Lord: the altars also which he had made in the mount of the house of the Lord, and in Jerusalem, and he cast them all out of the city.

33:16 Porro instauravit altare Domini, et immolavit super illud victimas, et pacifica, et laudem : præcepitque Judæ ut serviret Domino Deo Israël.

33:16 And he repaired the altar of the Lord, and sacrificed upon it victims, and peace offerings, and praise: and he commanded Juda to serve the Lord the God of Israel.

33:17 Attamen adhuc populus immolabat in excelsis Domino Deo suo.

33:17 Nevertheless the people still sacrificed in the high places to the Lord their God.

33:18 Reliqua autem gestorum Manasse, et obsecratio ejus ad Deum suum, verba quoque videntium qui loquebantur ad eum in nomine Domini Dei Israël, continentur in sermonibus regum Israël.

33:18 But the rest of the acts of Manasses, and his prayer to his God, and the words of the seers that spoke to him in the name of the Lord the God of Israel, are contained in the words of the kings of Israel.

33:19 Oratio quoque ejus et exauditio, et cuncta peccata atque contemptus, loca etiam in quibus ædificavit excelsa, et fecit lucos et statuas antequam ageret pœnitentiam, scripta sunt in sermonibus Hozai.

33:19 His prayer also, and his being heard and all his sins, and contempt, and places wherein he built high places, and set up groves, and statues before he did penance, are written in the words of Hozai.

33:20 Dormivit ergo Manasses cum patribus suis, et sepelierunt eum in domo sua : regnavitque pro eo filius ejus Amon.

33:20 And Manasses slept with his fathers, and they buried him in his house: and his son Amon reigned in his stead.

33:21 Viginti duorum annorum erat Amon cum regnare cœpisset, et duobus annis regnavit in Jerusalem.

33:21 Amon was two and twenty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned two years in Jerusalem.

33:22 Fecitque malum in conspectu Domini, sicut fecerat Manasses pater ejus : et cunctis idolis quæ Manasses fuerat fabricatus, immolavit atque servivit.

33:22 And he did evil in the sight of the Lord, as Manasses his father had done: he sacrificed to all the idols which Manasses his father had made, and served them.

33:23 Et non est reveritus faciem Domini, sicut reveritus est Manasses pater ejus, et multo majora deliquit.

33:23 And he did not humble himself before the lord, as Manasses his father had humbled himself, but committed far greater sin.

33:24 Cumque conjurassent adversus eum servi sui, interfecerunt eum in domo sua.

33:24 And his servants conspired against him, and slew him in his own house.

33:25 Porro reliqua populi multitudo, cæsis iis qui Amon percusserant, constituit regem Josiam filium ejus pro eo.

33:25 But the rest of the multitude of the people slew them that had killed Amon, and made Josias his son king in his stead.

Chapter 34

34:1 Octo annorum erat Josias cum regnare cœpisset, et triginta et uno anno regnavit in Jerusalem.

34:1 Josias was eight years old when he began to reign, and he reigned one and thirty years in Jerusalem.

34:2 Fecitque quod erat rectum in conspectu Domini, et ambulavit in viis David patris sui : non declinavit neque ad dextram, neque ad sinistram.

34:2 And he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord, and walked in the ways of David his father: he declined not, neither to the right hand, nor to the left.

34:3 Octavo autem anno regni sui, cum adhuc esset puer, cœpit quærere Deum patris sui David : et duodecimo anno postquam regnare cœperat, mundavit Judam et Jerusalem ab excelsis, et lucis, simulacrisque et sculptilibus.

34:3 And in the eighth year of his reign, when he was yet a boy, he began to seek the God of his father David: and in the twelfth year after he began to reign, he cleansed Juda and Jerusalem from the high places, and the groves, and the idols, and the graven things.

34:4 Destruxeruntque coram eo aras Baalim, et simulacra quæ superposita fuerant, demoliti sunt : lucos etiam et sculptilia succidit atque comminuit, et super tumulos eorum qui eis immolare consueverant, fragmenta dispersit.

34:4 And they broke down before him the altars of Baalim, and demolished the idols that had been set upon them: and he cut down the groves and the graven things, and broke them in pieces: and strewed the fragments upon the graves of them that had sacrificed to them.

34:5 Ossa præterea sacerdotum combussit in altaribus idolorum, mundavitque Judam et Jerusalem.

34:5 And he burnt the bones of the priests on the altars of the idols, and he cleansed Juda and Jerusalem.

34:6 Sed et in urbibus Manasse, et Ephraim, et Simeon, usque Nephthali, cuncta subvertit.

34:6 And in the cities of Manasses, and of Ephraim, and of Simeon, even to Nephtali he demolished all.

34:7 Cumque altaria dissipasset, et lucos et sculptilia contrivisset in frustra, cunctaque delubra demolitus esset de universa terra Israël, reversus est in Jerusalem.

34:7 And when he had destroyed the altars, and the groves, and had broken the idols in pieces, and had demolished all profane temples throughout all the land of Israel, he returned to Jerusalem.

34:8 Igitur anno octavodecimo regni sui, mundata jam terra et templo Domini, misit Saphan filium Eseliæ, et Maasiam principem civitatis, et Joha filium Joachaz a commentariis, ut instaurarent domum Domini Dei sui.

34:8 Now in the eighteenth year of his reign, when he had cleansed the land, and the temple of the Lord, he sent Saphan the son of Elselias, and Maasias the governor of the city, Joha the son of Joachaz the recorder, to repair the house of the Lord his God.

34:9 Qui venerunt ad Helciam sacerdotem magnum : acceptamque ab eo pecuniam quæ illata fuerat in domum Domini, et quam congregaverant Levitæ, et janitores de Manasse, et Ephraim, et universis reliquiis Israël, ab omni quoque Juda, et Benjamin, et habitatoribus Jerusalem,

34:9 And they came to Helcias the high priest: and received of him the money which had been brought into the house of the Lord, and which the Levites and porters had gathered together from Manasses, and Ephraim, and all the remnant of Israel, and from all Juda, and Benjamin, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem,

34:10 tradiderunt in manibus eorum qui præerant operariis in domo Domini, ut instaurarent templum, et infirma quæque sarcirent.

34:10 Which they delivered into the hands of them that were over the workmen in the house of the Lord, to repair the temple, and mend all that was weak.

34:11 At illi dederunt eam artificibus et cæmentariis, ut emerent lapides de lapicidinis, et ligna ad commissuras ædificii, et ad contignationem domorum quas destruxerant reges Juda.

34:11 But they gave it to the artificers, and to the masons, to buy stones out of the quarries, and timber for the couplings of the building, and to rafter the houses, which the kings of Juda had destroyed.

34:12 Qui fideliter cuncta faciebant. Erant autem præpositi operantium Jahath et Abdias de filiis Merari, Zacharias et Mosollam de filiis Caath, qui urgebant opus : omnes Levitæ scientes organis canere.

34:12 And they did all faithfully. Now the overseers of the workmen were Jahath and Abdias of the sons of Merari, Zacharias and Mosollam of the sons of Caath, who hastened the work: all Levites skilful to play on instruments.

34:13 Super eos vero qui ad diversos usus onera portabant, erant scribæ, et magistri de Levitis, janitores.

34:13 But over them that carried burdens for divers uses, were scribes, and masters of the number of the Levites, and porters.

34:14 Cumque efferrent pecuniam quæ illata fuerat in templum Domini, reperit Helcias sacerdos librum legis Domini per manum Moysi.

34:14 Now when they carried out the money that had been brought into the temple of the Lord, Helcias the priest found the book of the law of the Lord, by the hand of Moses.

34:15 Et ait ad Saphan scribam : Librum legis inveni in domo Domini : et tradidit ei.

34:15 And he said to Saphan the scribe: I have found the book of the law in the house of the Lord: and he delivered it to him.

34:16 At ille intulit volumen ad regem, et nuntiavit ei, dicens : Omnia quæ dedisti in manu servorum tuorum, ecce complentur.

34:16 But he carried the book to the king, and told him, saying: Lo, all that thou hast committed to thy servants, is accomplished.

34:17 Argentum quod repertum est in domo Domini, conflaverunt, datumque est præfectis artificum, et diversa opera fabricantium.

34:17 They have gathered together the silver that was found in the house of the Lord: and it is given to the overseers of the artificers, and of the workmen, for divers works.

34:18 Præterea tradidit mihi Helcias sacerdos hunc librum. Quem cum rege præsente recitasset,

34:18 Moreover Helcias the priest gave me this book. And he read it before the king.

34:19 audissetque ille verba legis, scidit vestimenta sua :

34:19 And when he had heard the words of the law, he rent his garments:

34:20 et præcepit Helciæ, et Ahicam filio Saphan, et Abdon filio Micha, Saphan quoque scribæ, et Asaæ servo regis, dicens :

34:20 And he commanded Helcias, and Ahicam the son of Saphan, and Abdon the son of Micha, and Saphan the scribe, and Asaa the king's servant, saying:

34:21 Ite, et orate Dominum pro me, et pro reliquiis Israël et Juda, super universis sermonibus libri istius, qui repertus est : magnus enim furor Domini stillavit super nos, eo quod non custodierint patres nostri verba Domini ut facerent omnia quæ scripta sunt in isto volumine.

34:21 Go, and pray to the Lord for me, and for the remnant of Israel, and Juda, concerning all the words of this book, which is found: for the great wrath of the Lord hath fallen upon us, because our fathers have not kept the words of the Lord, to do all things that are written in this book.

34:22 Abiit ergo Helcias, et hi qui simul a rege missi fuerant, ad Oldam prophetidem, uxorem Sellum filii Thecuath filii Hasra custodis vestium, quæ habitabat in Jerusalem in Secunda : et locuti sunt ei verba quæ supra narravimus.

34:22 And Helcias and they that were sent with him by the king, went to Olda the prophetess, the wife of Sellum the son of Thecuath, the son of Hasra keeper of the wardrobe: who dwelt in Jerusalem in the Second part: and they spoke to her the words above mentioned.

34:23 At illa respondit eis : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus Israël : Dicite viro qui misit vos ad me :

34:23 And she answered them: Thus saith the Lord the God of Israel: Tell the man that sent you to me:

34:24 Hæc dicit Dominus : Ecce ego inducam mala super locum istum et super habitatores ejus, cunctaque maledicta quæ scripta sunt in libro hoc, quem legerunt coram rege Juda.

34:24 Thus saith the Lord: Behold I will bring evils upon this place, and upon the inhabitants thereof, and all the curses that are written in this book which they read before the king of Juda.

34:25 Quia dereliquerunt me, et sacrificaverunt diis alienis, ut me ad iracundiam provocarent in cunctis operibus manuum suarum, idcirco stillabit furor meus super locum istum, et non extinguetur.

34:25 Because they have forsaken me, and have sacrificed to strange gods, to provoke me to wrath with all the works of their hands, therefore my wrath shall fail upon this place, and shall not be quenched.

34:26 Ad regem autem Juda, qui misit vos pro Domino deprecando, sic loquimini : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus Israël : Quoniam audisti verba voluminis,

34:26 But as to the king of Juda that sent you to beseech the Lord, thus shall you say to him: Thus saith the Lord the God of Israel: Because thou hast heard the words of this book,

34:27 atque emollitum est cor tuum, et humiliatus es in conspectu Dei super his quæ dicta sunt contra locum hunc et habitatores Jerusalem, reveritusque faciem meam scidisti vestimenta tua, et flevisti coram me : ego quoque exaudivi te, dicit Dominus.

34:27 And thy heart was softened, and thou hast humbled thyself in the sight of God for the things that are spoken against this place, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and reverencing my face, hast rent thy garments, and wept before me: I also have heard thee, saith the Lord.

34:28 Jam enim colligam te ad patres tuos, et infereris in sepulchrum tuum in pace : nec videbunt oculi tui omne malum quod ego inducturus sum super locum istum, et super habitatores ejus. Retulerunt itaque regi cuncta quæ dixerat.

34:28 For now I will gather thee to thy fathers, and thou shalt be brought to thy tomb in peace: and thy eyes shall not see all the evil that I will bring upon this place, and the inhabitants thereof. They therefore reported to the king all that she had said.

34:29 At ille convocatis universis majoribus natu Juda et Jerusalem,

34:29 And he called together all the ancients of Juda and Jerusalem.

34:30 ascendit in domum Domini, unaque omnes viri Juda et habitatores Jerusalem, sacerdotes et Levitæ, et cunctus populus a minimo usque ad maximum. Quibus audientibus in domo Domini, legit rex omnia verba voluminis :

34:30 And went up to the house of the Lord, and all the men of Juda, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the priests and the Levites, and all the people from the least to the greatest. And the king read in their hearing, in the house of the Lord, all the words of the book.

34:31 et stans in tribunali suo, percussit fœdus coram Domino ut ambularet post eum, et custodiret præcepta, et testimonia, et justificationes ejus in toto corde suo, et in tota anima sua, faceretque quæ scripta sunt in volumine illo, quod legerat.

34:31 And standing up in his tribunal, he made a covenant before the Lord to walk after him, and keep his commandments, and testimonies, and justifications with all his heart, and with all his soul, and to do the things that were written in that book which he had read.

34:32 Adjuravit quoque super hoc omnes qui reperti fuerant in Jerusalem et Benjamin : et fecerunt habitatores Jerusalem juxta pactum Domini Dei patrum suorum.

34:32 And he adjured all that were found in Jerusalem and Benjamin to do the same: and the inhabitants of Jerusalem did according to the covenant of the Lord the God of their fathers.

34:33 Abstulit ergo Josias cunctas abominationes de universis regionibus filiorum Israël : et fecit omnes qui residui erant in Israël, servire Domino Deo suo. Cunctis diebus ejus non recesserunt a Domino Deo patrum suorum.

34:33 And Josias took away all the abominations out of all the countries of the children of Israel and made all that were left in Israel, to serve the Lord their God. As long as he lived they departed not from the Lord the God of their fathers.

Chapter 35

35:1 Fecit autem Josias in Jerusalem Phase Domino, quod immolatum est quartadecima die mensis primi :

35:1 And Josias kept a phase to the Lord in Jerusalem, and it was sacrificed on the fourteenth day of the first month.

35:2 et constituit sacerdotes in officiis suis, hortatusque est eos ut ministrarent in domo Domini :

35:2 And he set the priests in their offices, and exhorted them to minister in the house of the Lord.

35:3 Levitis quoque, ad quorum eruditionem omnis Israël sanctificabatur Domino, locutus est : Ponite arcam in sanctuario templi, quod ædificavit Salomon filius David rex Israël, nequaquam enim eam ultra portabitis : nunc autem ministrate Domino Deo vestro, et populo ejus Israël.

35:3 And he spoke to the Levites, by whose instruction all Israel was sanctified to the Lord, saying: Put the ark in the sanctuary of the temple, which Solomon the son of David king of Israel built: for you shall carry it no more: but minister now to the Lord your God, and to his people Israel.

35:4 Et præparate vos per domos et cognationes vestras in divisionibus singulorum, sicut præcepit David rex Israël, et descripsit Salomon filius ejus.

35:4 And prepare yourselves by your houses, and families according to your courses, as David king of Israel commanded, and Solomon his son hath written.

35:5 Et ministrate in sanctuario per familias turmasque Leviticas,

35:5 And serve ye in the sanctuary by the families and companies of Levi.

35:6 et sanctificati immolate Phase : fratres etiam vestros, ut possint juxta verba quæ locutus est Dominus in manu Moysi facere, præparate.

35:6 And being sanctified kill the phase, and prepare your brethren, that they may do according to the words which the Lord spoke by the hand of Moses.

35:7 Dedit præterea Josias omni populo qui ibi fuerat inventus in solemnitate Phase, agnos et hædos de gregibus et reliqui pecoris triginta millia, boum quoque tria millia : hæc de regis universa substantia.

35:7 And Josias gave to all the people that were found there in the solemnity of the phase, of lambs and of kids of the flocks, and of other small cattle thirty thousand, and of oxen three thousand, all these were of the king's substance.

35:8 Duces quoque ejus sponte quod voverant, obtulerunt, tam populo quam sacerdotibus et Levitis. Porro Helcias, et Zacharias, et Jahiel principes domus Domini dederunt sacerdotibus ad faciendum Phase pecora commixtim duo millia sexcenta, et boves trecentos.

35:8 And his princes willingly offered what they had vowed, both to the people and to the priests and the Levites. Moreover Helcias, and Zacharias, and Jahiel rulers of the house of the Lord, gave to the priests to keep the phase two thousand six hundred small cattle, and three hundred oxen.

35:9 Chonenias autem, et Semeias, etiam Nathanaël fratres ejus, necnon Hasabias, et Jehiel, et Jozabad principes Levitarum, dederunt ceteris Levitis ad celebrandum Phase quinque millia pecorum, et boves quingentos.

35:9 And Chonenias, and Semeias and Nathanael, his brethren, and Hasabias, and Jehiel, and Jozabad princes of the Levites, gave to the rest of the Levites to celebrate the phase five thousand small cattle, and five hundred oxen.

35:10 Præparatumque est ministerium, et steterunt sacerdotes in officio suo : Levitæ quoque in turmis, juxta regis imperium.

35:10 And the ministry was prepared, and the priests stood in their office: the Levites also in their companies, according to the king's commandment.

35:11 Et immolatum est Phase : asperseruntque sacerdotes manu sua sanguinem, et Levitæ detraxerunt pelles holocaustorum :

35:11 And the phase was immolated: and the priests sprinkled the blood with their hand, and the Levites flayed the holocausts:

35:12 et separaverunt ea ut darent per domos et familias singulorum, et offerrentur Domino, sicut scriptum est in libro Moysi : de bobus quoque fecerunt similiter.

35:12 And they separated them, to give them by the houses and families of every one, and to be offered to the Lord, as it is written in the book of Moses, and with the oxen they did in like manner.

35:13 Et assaverunt Phase super ignem, juxta quod in lege scriptum est : pacificas vero hostias coxerunt in lebetibus, et cacabis, et ollis, et festinato distribuerunt universæ plebi :

35:13 And they roasted the phase with fire, according to that which is written in the law: but the victims of peace offerings they boiled in caldrons, and kettles, and pots, and they distributed them speedily among all the people.

35:14 sibi autem et sacerdotibus postea paraverunt, nam in oblatione holocaustorum et adipum usque ad noctem sacerdotes fuerunt occupati, unde Levitæ sibi et sacerdotibus filiis Aaron paraverunt novissimis.

35:14 And afterwards they made ready for themselves, and for the priests: for the priests were busied in offering of holocausts and the fat until night, wherefore the Levites prepared for themselves, and for the priests the sons of Aaron last.

35:15 Porro cantores filii Asaph stabant in ordine suo, juxta præceptum David, et Asaph, et Heman, et Idithun prophetarum regis : janitores vero per portas singulas observabant, ita ut nec puncto quidem discederent a ministerio : quam ob rem et fratres eorum Levitæ paraverunt eis cibos.

35:15 And the singers the sons of Asaph stood in their order, according to the commandment of David, and Asaph, and Heman, and Idithun, the prophets of the king: and the porters kept guard at every gate, so as not to depart one moment from their service, and therefore their brethren the Levites prepared meats for them.

35:16 Omnis igitur cultura Domini rite completa est in die illa, ut facerent Phase, et offerrent holocausta super altare Domini, juxta præceptum regis Josiæ.

35:16 So all the service of the Lord was duly accomplished that day, both in keeping the phase and offering holocausts upon the altar of the Lord, according to the commandment of king Josias.

35:17 Feceruntque filii Israël, qui reperti fuerant ibi, Phase in tempore illo, et solemnitatem azymorum septem diebus.

35:17 And the children of Israel that were found there, kept the phase at that time, and the feast of unleavened seven days.

35:18 Non fuit Phase simile huic in Israël a diebus Samuelis prophetæ : sed nec quisquam de cunctis regibus Israël fecit Phase sicut Josias, sacerdotibus, et Levitis, et omni Judæ et Israël qui repertus fuerat, et habitantibus in Jerusalem.

35:18 There was no phase like to this in Israel, from the days of Samuel the prophet: neither did any of all the kings of Israel keep such a phase as Josias kept, with the priests, and the Levites, and all Juda, and Israel that were found, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem.

35:19 Octavodecimo anno regni Josiæ hoc Phase celebratum est.

35:19 In the eighteenth year of the reign of Josias was this phase celebrated.

35:20 Postquam instauraverat Josias templum, ascendit Nechao rex Ægypti ad pugnandum in Charcamis juxta Euphraten : et processit in occursum ejus Josias.

35:20 After that Josias had repaired the temple, Nechao king of Egypt came up to fight in Charcamis by the Euphrates: and Josias went out to meet him.

35:21 At ille, missis ad eum nuntiis, ait : Quid mihi et tibi est, rex Juda ? non adversum te hodie venio, sed contra aliam pugno domum, ad quam me Deus festinato ire præcepit : desine adversum Deum facere, qui mecum est, ne interficiat te.

35:21 But he sent messengers to him, saying: What have I to do with thee, O king of Juda? I come not against thee this day, but I fight against another house, to which God hath commanded me to go in haste: forbear to do against God, who is with me, lest he kill thee.

35:22 Noluit Josias reverti, sed præparavit contra eum bellum, nec acquievit sermonibus Nechao ex ore Dei : verum perrexit ut dimicaret in campo Mageddo.

35:22 Josias would not return, but prepared to fight against him, and hearkened not to the words of Nechao from the mouth of God, but went to fight in the field of Mageddo.

35:23 Ibique vulneratus a sagittariis, dixit pueris suis : Educite me de prælio, quia oppido vulneratus sum.

35:23 And there he was wounded by the archers, and he said to his servants: Carry me out of the battle, for I am grievously wounded.

35:24 Qui transtulerunt eum de curru in alterum currum, qui sequebatur eum more regio, et asportaverunt eum in Jerusalem : mortuusque est, et sepultus in mausoleo patrum suorum, et universus Juda et Jerusalem luxerunt eum.

35:24 And they removed him from the chariot into another, that followed him after the manner of kings, and they carried him away to Jerusalem, and he died, and was buried in the monument of his fathers, and all Juda and Jerusalem mourned for him,

35:25 Jeremias maxime : cujus omnes cantores atque cantatrices, usque in præsentem diem, lamentationes super Josiam replicant, et quasi lex obtinuit in Israël : Ecce scriptum fertur in lamentationibus.

35:25 Particularly Jeremias: whose lamentations for Josias all the singing men and singing women repeat unto this day, and it became like a law in Israel: Behold it is found written in the Lamentations.

35:26 Reliqua autem sermonum Josiæ, et misericordiarum ejus, quæ lege præcepta sunt Domini,

35:26 Now the rest of the acts of Josias and of his mercies, according to what was commanded by the law of the Lord:

35:27 opera quoque illius prima et novissima, scripta sunt in libro regum Juda et Israël.

35:27 And his works first and last, are written in the book of the kings of Juda and Israel.

Chapter 36

36:1 Tulit ergo populus terræ Joachaz filium Josiæ, et constituit regem pro patre suo in Jerusalem.

36:1 Then the people of the land took Joachaz the son of Josias, and made him king instead of his father in Jerusalem.

36:2 Viginti trium annorum erat Joachaz cum regnare cœpisset, et tribus mensibus regnavit in Jerusalem.

36:2 Joachaz was three and twenty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned three months in Jerusalem.

36:3 Amovit autem eum rex Ægypti cum venisset in Jerusalem, et condemnavit terram centum talentis argenti, et talento auri.

36:3 And the king of Egypt came to Jerusalem, and deposed him, and condemned the land in a hundred talents of silver, and a talent of gold.

36:4 Constituitque pro eo regem Eliakim fratrem ejus super Judam et Jerusalem, et vertit nomen ejus Joakim : ipsum vero Joachaz tulit secum, et abduxit in Ægyptum.

36:4 And he made Eliakim his brother king in his stead, over Juda and Jerusalem: and he turned his name to Joakim: but he took Joachaz with him and carried him away into Egypt.

36:5 Viginti quinque annorum erat Joakim cum regnare cœpisset, et undecim annis regnavit in Jerusalem : fecitque malum coram Domino Deo suo.

36:5 Joakim was five and twenty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem: and he did evil before the Lord his God.

36:6 Contra hunc ascendit Nabuchodonosor rex Chaldæorum, et vinctum catenis duxit in Babylonem.

36:6 Against him came up Nabuchodonosor king of the Chaldeans, and led him bound in chains into Babylon.

36:7 Ad quam et vasa Domini transtulit, et posuit ea in templo suo.

36:7 And he carried also thither the vessels of the Lord, and put them in his temple.

36:8 Reliqua autem verborum Joakim, et abominationum ejus quas operatus est, et quæ inventa sunt in eo, continentur in libro regum Juda et Israël. Regnavit autem Joachin filius ejus pro eo.

36:8 But the rest of the acts of Joakim, and his abominations, which he wrought, and the things that were found in him, are contained in the book of the kings of Juda and Israel. And Joachin his son reigned in his stead.

36:9 Octo annorum erat Joachin cum regnare cœpisset, et tribus mensibus ac decem diebus regnavit in Jerusalem : fecitque malum in conspectu Domini.

36:9 Joachin was eight years old when he began to reign, and he reigned three months and ten days in Jerusalem, and he did evil in the sight of the Lord.

36:10 Cumque anni circulus volveretur, misit Nabuchodonosor rex, qui adduxerunt eum in Babylonem, asportatis simul pretiosissimis vasis domus Domini. Regem vero constituit Sedeciam patruum ejus super Judam et Jerusalem.

36:10 And at the return of the year, king Nabuchodonosor sent, and brought him to Babylon, carrying away at the same time the most precious vessels of the house of the Lord: and he made Sedecias his uncle king over Juda and Jerusalem.

36:11 Viginti et unius anni erat Sedecias cum regnare cœpisset, et undecim annis regnavit in Jerusalem :

36:11 Sedecias was one and twenty years old when he began to reign: and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem.

36:12 fecitque malum in oculis Domini Dei sui, nec erubuit faciem Jeremiæ prophetæ, loquentis ad se ex ore Domini.

36:12 And he did evil in the eyes of the Lord his God, and did not reverence the face of Jeremias the prophet speaking to him from the mouth of the Lord.

36:13 A rege quoque Nabuchodonosor recessit, qui adjuraverat eum per Deum : et induravit cervicem suam et cor ut non reverteretur ad Dominum Deum Israël.

36:13 He also revolted from king Nabuchodonosor, who had made him swear by God: and he hardened his neck and his heart, from returning to the Lord the God of Israel.

36:14 Sed et universi principes sacerdotum et populus prævaricati sunt inique juxta universas abominationes gentium, et polluerunt domum Domini quam sanctificaverat sibi in Jerusalem.

36:14 Moreover all the chief of the priests, and the people wickedly transgressed according to all the abominations of the Gentiles: and they defiled the house of the Lord, which he had sanctified to himself in Jerusalem.

36:15 Mittebat autem Dominus Deus patrum suorum ad illos per manum nuntiorum suorum de nocte consurgens, et quotidie commonens : eo quod parceret populo et habitaculo suo.

36:15 And the Lord the God of their fathers sent to them, by the hand of his messengers, rising early, and daily admonishing them: because he spared his people and his dwelling place.

36:16 At illi subsannabant nuntios Dei, et parvipendebant sermones ejus, illudebantque prophetis, donec ascenderet furor Domini in populum ejus, et esset nulla curatio.

36:16 But they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and misused the prophets, until the wrath of the Lord arose against his people, and there was no remedy.

36:17 Adduxit enim super eos regem Chaldæorum, et interfecit juvenes eorum gladio in domo sanctuarii sui : non est misertus adolescentis, et virginis, et senis, nec decrepiti quidem, sed omnes tradidit in manibus ejus.

36:17 For he brought upon them the king of the Chaldeans, and he slew their young men with the sword in the house of his sanctuary, he had no compassion on young man, or maiden, old man or even him that stooped for age, but he delivered them all into his hands.

36:18 Universaque vasa domus Domini, tam majora quam minora, et thesauros templi, et regis, et principum, transtulit in Babylonem.

36:18 And all the vessels of the house of Lord, great and small, and the treasures of the temple and of the king, and of the princes he carried away to Babylon.

36:19 Incenderunt hostes domum Dei, destruxeruntque murum Jerusalem : universas turres combusserunt, et quidquid pretiosum fuerat, demoliti sunt.

36:19 And the enemies set fire to the house of God, and broke down the wall of Jerusalem, burnt all the towers, and what soever was precious they destroyed.

36:20 Si quis evaserat gladium, ductus in Babylonem servivit regi et filiis ejus, donec imperaret rex Persarum,

36:20 Whosoever escaped the sword, was led into Babylon, and there served the king and his sons, till the reign of the king of Persia,

36:21 et compleretur sermo Domini ex ore Jeremiæ, et celebraret terra sabbata sua : cunctis enim diebus desolationis egit sabbatum usque dum complerentur septuaginta anni.

36:21 That the word of the Lord by the mouth of Jeremias might be fulfilled, and the land might keep her sabbaths: for all the days of the desolation she kept a sabbath, till the seventy years were expired.

36:22 Anno autem primo Cyri regis Persarum, ad explendum sermonem Domini quem locutus fuerat per os Jeremiæ, suscitavit Dominus spiritum Cyri regis Persarum : qui jussit prædicari in universo regno suo, etiam per scripturam, dicens :

36:22 But in the first year of Cyrus king of the Persians, to fulfil the word of the Lord, which he had spoken by the mouth of Jeremias, the Lord stirred up the heart of Cyrus, king of the Persians: who commanded it to be proclaimed through all his kingdom, and by writing also, saying:

36:23 Hæc dicit Cyrus rex Persarum : Omnia regna terræ dedit mihi Dominus Deus cæli, et ipse præcepit mihi ut ædificarem ei domum in Jerusalem, quæ est in Judæa : quis ex vobis est in omni populo ejus ? sit Dominus Deus suus cum eo, et ascendat.

36:23 Thus saith Cyrus king of the Persians: All the kingdoms of the earth hath the Lord the God of heaven given to me, and he hath charged me to build him a house in Jerusalem, which is in Judea: who is there among you of all his people? The Lord his God be with him, and let him go up.

Ezra

Chapter 1

1:1 In anno primo Cyri regis Persarum, ut compleretur verbum Domini ex ore Jeremiæ, suscitavit Dominus spiritum Cyri regis Persarum : et traduxit vocem in omni regno suo, etiam per scripturam, dicens :

1:1 In the first year of Cyrus king of the Persians, that the word of the Lord by the mouth of Jeremias might be fulfilled, the Lord stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of the Persians: and he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and in writing also, saying:

1:2 Hæc dicit Cyrus rex Persarum : Omnia regna terræ dedit mihi Dominus Deus cæli, et ipse præcepit mihi ut ædificarem ei domum in Jerusalem, quæ est in Judæa.

1:2 Thus saith Cyrus king of the Persians: The Lord the God of heaven hath given to me all the kingdoms of the earth, and he hath charged me to build him a house in Jerusalem, which is in Judea.

1:3 Quis est in vobis de universo populo ejus ? Sit Deus illius cum ipso. Ascendat in Jerusalem, quæ est in Judæa, et ædificet domum Domini Dei Israël : ipse est Deus qui est in Jerusalem.

1:3 Who is there among you of all his people? His God be with him. Let him go up to Jerusalem, which is in Judea, and build the house of the Lord the God of Israel: he is the God that is in Jerusalem.

1:4 Et omnes reliqui in cunctis locis ubicumque habitant, adjuvent eum viri de loco suo argento et auro, et substantia, et pecoribus, excepto quod voluntarie offerunt templo Dei, quod est in Jerusalem.

1:4 And let all the rest in all places wheresoever they dwell, help him every man from his place, with silver and gold, and goods, and cattle, besides that which they offer freely to the temple of God, which is in Jerusalem.

1:5 Et surrexerunt principes patrum de Juda et Benjamin, et sacerdotes, et Levitæ, et omnis cujus Deus suscitavit spiritum, ut ascenderent ad ædificandum templum Domini, quod erat in Jerusalem.

1:5 Then rose up the chief of the fathers of Juda and Benjamin, and the priests, and Levites, and every one whose spirit God had raised up, to go up to build the temple of the Lord, which was in Jerusalem.

1:6 Universique qui erant in circuitu, adjuverunt manus eorum in vasis argenteis et aureis, in substantia et jumentis, in supellectili, exceptis his quæ sponte obtulerant.

1:6 And all they that were round about, helped their hands with vessels of silver, and gold, with goods, and with beasts, and with furniture, besides what they had offered on their own accord.

1:7 Rex quoque Cyrus protulit vasa templi Domini, quæ tulerat Nabuchodonosor de Jerusalem, et posuerat ea in templo dei sui.

1:7 And king Cyrus brought forth vessels of the temple of the Lord, which Nabuchodonosor had taken from Jerusalem, and had put them in the temple of his god.

1:8 Protulit autem ea Cyrus rex Persarum per manum Mithridatis filii Gazabar, et annumeravit ea Sassabasar principi Juda.

1:8 Now Cyrus king of Persia brought them forth by the hand of Mithridates the son of Gazabar, and numbered them to Sassabasar the prince of Juda.

1:9 Et hic est numerus eorum : phialæ aureæ triginta, phialæ argenteæ mille, cultri viginti novem, scyphi aurei triginta,

1:9 And this is the number of them: thirty bowls of gold, a thousand bowls of silver, nine and twenty knives, thirty cups of gold,

1:10 scyphi argentei secundi quadringenti decem, vasa alia mille.

1:10 Silver cups of a second sort, four hundred and ten: other vessels a thousand.

1:11 Omnia vasa aurea et argentea quinque millia quadringenta : universa tulit Sassabasar cum his qui ascendebant de transmigratione Babylonis in Jerusalem.

1:11 All the vessels of gold and silver, five thousand four hundred: all these Sassabasar brought with them that came up from the captivity of Babylon to Jerusalem.

Chapter 2

2:1 Hi sunt autem provinciæ filii, qui ascenderunt de captivitate, quam transtulerat Nabuchodonosor rex Babylonis in Babylonem, et reversi sunt in Jerusalem et Judam, unusquisque in civitatem suam.

2:1 Now these are the children of the province, that went out of the captivity, which Nabuchodonosor king of Babylon had carried away to Babylon, and who returned to Jerusalem and Juda, every man to his city.

2:2 Qui venerunt cum Zorobabel, Josue, Nehemia, Saraia, Rahelaia, Mardochai, Belsan, Mesphar, Beguai, Rehum, Baana. Numerus virorum populi Israël :

2:2 Who came with Zorobabel, Josue, Nehemia, Saraia, Rahelaia, Mardochai, Belsan, Mesphar, Beguai, Rehum, Baana. The number of the men of the people of Israel:

2:3 filii Pharos duo millia centum septuaginta duo.

2:3 The children of Pharos two thousand one hundred seventy-two.

2:4 Filii Sephatia, trecenti septuaginta duo.

2:4 The children of Sephatia, three hundred seventy-two.

2:5 Filii Area, septingenti septuaginta quinque.

2:5 The children of Area, seven hundred seventy-five.

2:6 Filii Phahath Moab, filiorum Josue : Joab, duo millia octingenti duodecim.

2:6 The children of Phahath Moab, of the children of Josue: Joab, Two thousand eight hundred twelve.

2:7 Filii Ælam, mille ducenti quinquaginta quatuor.

2:7 The children of Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty-four.

2:8 Filii Zethua, nongenti quadraginta quinque.

2:8 The children of Zethua, nine hundred forty-five.

2:9 Filii Zachai, septingenti sexaginta.

2:9 The children of Zachai, seven hundred sixty.

2:10 Filii Bani, sexcenti quadraginta duo.

2:10 The children of Bani, six hundred forty-two.

2:11 Filii Bebai, sexcenti viginti tres.

2:11 The children of Bebai, six hundred twenty-three.

2:12 Filii Azgad, mille ducenti viginti duo.

2:12 The children of Azgad, a thousand two hundred twenty-two.

2:13 Filii Adonicam, sexcenti sexaginta sex.

2:13 The children of Adonicam, six hundred sixty-six.

2:14 Filii Beguai, duo millia quinquaginta sex.

2:14 The children of Beguai, two thousand fifty-six.

2:15 Filii Adin, quadringenti quinquaginta quatuor.

2:15 The children of Adin, four hundred fifty-four.

2:16 Filii Ather, qui erant ex Ezechia, nonaginta octo.

2:16 The children of Ather, who were of Ezechias, ninety-eight.

2:17 Filii Besai, trecenti viginti tres.

2:17 The children of Besai, three hundred and twenty-three.

2:18 Filii Jora, centum duodecim.

2:18 The children of Jora, a hundred and twelve.

2:19 Filii Hasum, ducenti viginti tres.

2:19 The children of Hasum, two hundred twenty-three.

2:20 Filii Gebbar, nonaginta quinque.

2:20 The children of Gebbar, ninety-five.

2:21 Filii Bethlehem, centum viginti tres.

2:21 The children of Bethlehem, a hundred twenty-three.

2:22 Viri Netupha, quinquaginta sex.

2:22 The men of Netupha, fifty-six.

2:23 Viri Anathoth, centum viginti octo.

2:23 The men of Anathoth, a hundred twenty-eight.

2:24 Filii Azmaveth, quadraginta duo.

2:24 The children of Azmaveth, forty-two.

2:25 Filii Cariathiarim, Cephira et Beroth, septingenti quadraginta tres.

2:25 The children of Cariathiarim, Cephira, and Beroth, seven hundred forty-three.

2:26 Filii Rama et Gabaa, sexcenti viginti unus.

2:26 The children of Rama and Gabaa, six hundred twenty-one.

2:27 Viri Machmas, centum viginti duo.

2:27 The men of Machmas, a hundred twenty-two.

2:28 Viri Bethel et Hai, ducenti viginti tres.

2:28 The men of Bethel and Hai, two hundred twenty-three.

2:29 Filii Nebo, quinquaginta duo.

2:29 The children of Nebo, fifty-two.

2:30 Filii Megbis, centum quinquaginta sex.

2:30 The children of Megbis, a hundred fifty-six.

2:31 Filii Ælam alterius, mille ducenti quinquaginta quatuor.

2:31 The children of the other Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty-five.

2:32 Filii Harim, trecenti viginti.

2:32 The children of Harim, three hundred and twenty.

2:33 Filii Lod Hadid, et Ono, septingenti viginti quinque.

2:33 The children of Lod, Hadid and Ono, seven hundred twenty-five.

2:34 Filii Jericho, trecenti quadraginta quinque.

2:34 The children of Jericho, three hundred forty-five.

2:35 Filii Senaa, tria millia sexcenti triginta.

2:35 The children of Senaa, three thousand six hundred thirty.

2:36 Sacerdotes : filii Jadaia in domo Josue, nongenti septuaginta tres.

2:36 The priests: the children of Jadaia of the house of Josue, nine hundred seventy-three.

2:37 Filii Emmer, mille quinquaginta duo.

2:37 The children of Emmer, a thousand fifty-two.

2:38 Filii Pheshur, mille ducenti quadraginta septem.

2:38 The children of Pheshur, a thousand two hundred forty-seven.

2:39 Filii Harim, mille decem et septem.

2:39 The children of Harim, a thousand and seventeen.

2:40 Levitæ : filii Josue et Cedmihel filiorum Odoviæ, septuaginta quatuor.

2:40 The Levites: the children of Josue and of Cedmihel, the children of Odovia, seventy-four.

2:41 Cantores : filii Asaph, centum viginti octo.

2:41 The singing men: the children of Asaph, a hundred twenty-eight.

2:42 Filii janitorum : filii Sellum, filii Ater, filii Telmon, filii Accub, filii Hatitha, filii Sobai : universi centum triginta novem.

2:42 The children of the porters: the children of Sellum, the children of Ater, the children of Telmon, the children of Accub, the children of Hatita, the children of Sobai: in all a hundred thirty-nine.

2:43 Nathinæi : filii Siha, filii Hasupha, filii Tabbaoth,

2:43 The Nathinites: the children of Siha, the children of Hasupha, the children of Tabbaoth,

2:44 filii Ceros, filii Siaa, filii Phadon,

2:44 The children of Ceros, the children of Sia, the children of Phadon,

2:45 filii Lebana, filii Hagaba, filii Accub,

2:45 The children of Lebana, the children of Hegaba, the children of Accub,

2:46 filii Hagab, filii Semlai, filii Hanan,

2:46 The children of Hagab, the children of Semlai, the children of Hanan,

2:47 filii Gaddel, filii Gaher, filii Raaia,

2:47 The children of Gaddel, the children of Gaher, the children of Raaia,

2:48 filii Rasin, filii Necoda, filii Gazam,

2:48 The children of Rasin, the children of Necoda, the children of Gazam,

2:49 filii Aza, filii Phasea, filii Besee,

2:49 The children of Asa, the children of Phasea, the children of Besee,

2:50 filii Asena, filii Munim, filii Nephusim,

2:50 The children of Asena, the children of Munim, the children of Nephusim,

2:51 filii Bacbuc, filii Hacupha, filii Harhur,

2:51 The children of Bacbuc, the children of Hacupha, the children of Harhur,

2:52 filii Besluth, filii Mahida, filii Harsa,

2:52 The children of Besluth, the children of Mahida, the children of Harsa,

2:53 filii Bercos, filii Sisara, filii Thema,

2:53 The children of Bercos, the children of Sisara, the children of Thema,

2:54 filii Nasia, filii Hatipha,

2:54 The children of Nasia, the children of Hatipha,

2:55 filii servorum Salomonis, filii Sotai, filii Sophereth, filii Pharuda,

2:55 The children of the servants of Solomon, the children of Sotai, the children of Sopheret, the children of Pharuda,

2:56 filii Jala, filii Dercon, filii Geddel,

2:56 The children of Jala, the children of Dercon, the children of Geddel,

2:57 filii Saphatia, filii Hatil, filii Phochereth, qui erant de Asebaim, filii Ami :

2:57 The children of Saphatia, the children of Hatil, the children of Phochereth, which were of Asebaim, the children of Ami,

2:58 omnes Nathinæi, et filii servorum Salomonis, trecenti nonaginta duo.

2:58 All the Nathinites, and the children of the servants of Solomon, three hundred ninety-two.

2:59 Et hi qui ascenderunt de Thelmala, Thelharsa, Cherub, et Adon, et Emer : et non potuerunt indicare domum patrum suorum et semen suum, utrum ex Israël essent.

2:59 And these are they that came up from Thelmela, Thelharsa, Cherub, and Adon, and Emer. And they could not shew the house of their fathers and their seed, whether they were of Israel.

2:60 Filii Dalaia, filii Tobia, filii Necoda, sexcenti quinquaginta duo.

2:60 The children of Dalaia, the children of Tobia, the children of Necoda, six hundred fifty-two.

2:61 Et de filiis sacerdotum : filii Hobia, filii Accos, filii Berzellai, qui accepit de filiabus Berzellai Galaaditis, uxorem, et vocatus est nomine eorum :

2:61 And of the children of the priests: the children of Hobia, the children of Accos, the children of Berzellai, who took a wife of the daughters of Berzellai, the Galaadite, and was called by their name:

2:62 hi quæsierunt scripturam genealogiæ suæ, et non invenerunt, et ejecti sunt de sacerdotio.

2:62 These sought the writing of their genealogy, and found it not, and they were cast out of the priesthood.

2:63 Et dixit Athersatha eis ut non comederent de Sancto sanctorum, donec surgeret sacerdos doctus atque perfectus.

2:63 And Athersatha said to them, that they should not eat of the holy of holies, till there arose a priest learned and perfect.

2:64 Omnis multitudo quasi unus, quadraginta duo millia trecenti sexaginta :

2:64 All the multitudes as one man, were forty-two thousand three hundred and sixty:

2:65 exceptis servis eorum, et ancillis, qui erant septem millia trecenti triginta septem : et in ipsis cantores atque cantatrices ducenti.

2:65 Besides their menservants, and womenservants, of whom there were seven thousand three hundred and thirty-seven: and among them singing men, and singing women two hundred.

2:66 Equi eorum septingenti triginta sex, muli eorum, ducenti quadraginta quinque,

2:66 Their horses seven hundred thirty-six, their mules two hundred forty-five,

2:67 cameli eorum, quadringenti triginta quinque, asini eorum, sex millia septingenti viginti.

2:67 Their camels four hundred thirty-five, their asses six thousand seven hundred and twenty.

2:68 Et de principibus patrum, cum ingrederentur templum Domini, quod est in Jerusalem, sponte obtulerunt in domum Dei ad exstruendam eam in loco suo.

2:68 And some of the chief of the fathers, when they came to the temple of the Lord, which is in Jerusalem, offered freely to the house of the Lord to build it in its place.

2:69 Secundum vires suas dederunt impensas operis, auri solidos sexaginta millia et mille, argenti mnas quinque millia, et vestes sacerdotales centum.

2:69 According to their ability, they gave towards the expenses of the work, sixty-one thousand solids of gold, five thousand pounds of silver, and a hundred garments for the priests.

2:70 Habitaverunt ergo sacerdotes, et Levitæ, et de populo, et cantores, et janitores, et Nathinæi, in urbibus suis, universusque Israël in civitatibus suis.

2:70 So the priests and the Levites, and some of the people, and the singing men, and the porters, and the Nathinites dwelt in their cities, and all Israel in their cities.

Chapter 3

3:1 Jamque venerat mensis septimus, et erant filii Israël in civitatibus suis : congregatus est ergo populus quasi vir unus in Jerusalem.

3:1 And now the seventh month was come, and the children of Israel were in their cities: and the people gathered themselves together as one man to Jerusalem.

3:2 Et surrexit Josue filius Josedec, et fratres ejus sacerdotes, et Zorobabel filius Salathiel, et fratres ejus, et ædificaverunt altare Dei Israël ut offerrent in eo holocautomata, sicut scriptum est in lege Moysi viri Dei.

3:2 And Josue the son of Josedec rose up, and his brethren the priests, and Zorobabel the son of Salathiel, and his brethren, and they built the altar of the God of Israel that they might offer holocausts upon it, as it is written in the law of Moses the man of God.

3:3 Collocaverunt autem altare Dei super bases suas, deterrentibus eos per circuitum populis terrarum : et obtulerunt super illud holocaustum Domino mane et vespere.

3:3 And they set the altar of God upon its bases, while the people of the lands round about put them in fear, and they offered upon it a holocaust to the Lord morning and evening.

3:4 Feceruntque solemnitatem tabernaculorum, sicut scriptum est, et holocaustum diebus singulis per ordinem secundum præceptum opus diei in die suo.

3:4 And they kept the feast of tabernacles, as it is written, and offered the holocaust every day orderly according to the commandment, the duty of the day in its day.

3:5 Et post hæc holocaustum juge, tam in calendis quam in universis solemnitatibus Domini quæ erant consecratæ, et in omnibus in quibus ultro offerebatur munus Domino.

3:5 And afterwards the continual holocaust, both on the new moons, and on all the solemnities of the Lord, that were consecrated, and on all in which a freewill offering was made to the Lord.

3:6 A primo die mensis septimi cœperunt offerre holocaustum Domino : porro templum Dei nondum fundatum erat.

3:6 From the first day of the seventh month they began to offer holocausts to the Lord: but the temple of God was not yet founded.

3:7 Dederunt autem pecunias latomis et cæmentariis : cibum quoque, et potum, et oleum Sidoniis Tyriisque, ut deferrent ligna cedrina de Libano ad mare Joppe, juxta quod præceperat Cyrus rex Persarum eis.

3:7 And they gave money to hewers of stones and to masons: and meat and drink, and oil to the Sidonians and Tyrians, to bring cedar trees from Libanus to the sea of Joppe, according to the orders which Cyrus king of the Persians had given them.

3:8 Anno autem secundo adventus eorum ad templum Dei in Jerusalem, mense secundo, cœperunt Zorobabel filius Salathiel, et Josue filius Josedec, et reliqui de fratribus eorum sacerdotes, et Levitæ, et omnes qui venerant de captivitate in Jerusalem, et constituerunt Levitas a viginti annis et supra, ut urgerent opus Domini.

3:8 And in the second year of their coming to the temple of God in Jerusalem, the second month, Zorobabel the son of Salathiel, and Josue the son of Josedec, and the rest of their brethren the priests, and the Levites, and all that were come from the captivity to Jerusalem began, and they appointed Levites from twenty years old and upward, to hasten forward the work of the Lord.

3:9 Stetitque Josue et filii ejus et fratres ejus, Cedmihel et filii ejus, et filii Juda, quasi vir unus, ut instarent super eos qui faciebant opus in templo Dei : filii Henadad, et filii eorum, et fratres eorum Levitæ.

3:9 Then Josue and his sons and his brethren, Cedmihel, and his sons, and the children of Juda, as one man, stood to hasten them that did the work in the temple of God: the sons of Henadad, and their sons, and their brethren the Levites.

3:10 Fundato igitur a cæmentariis templo Domini, steterunt sacerdotes in ornatu suo cum tubis, et Levitæ filii Asaph in cymbalis, ut laudarent Deum per manus David regis Israël.

3:10 And when the masons laid the foundations of the temple of the Lord, the priests stood in their ornaments with trumpets: and the Levites the sons of Asaph with cymbals, to praise God by the hands of David king of Israel.

3:11 Et concinebant in hymnis, et confessione Domino : Quoniam bonus, quoniam in æternum misericordia ejus super Israël. Omnis quoque populus vociferabatur clamore magno in laudando Dominum, eo quod fundatum esset templum Domini.

3:11 And they sung together hymns, and praise to the Lord: because he is good, for his mercy endureth for ever towards Israel. And all the people shouted with a great shout, praising the Lord, because the foundations of the temple of the Lord were laid.

3:12 Plurimi etiam de sacerdotibus et Levitis, et principes patrum, et seniores, qui viderant templum prius cum fundatum esset, et hoc templum, in oculis eorum, flebant voce magna : et multi vociferantes in lætitia, elevabant vocem.

3:12 But many of the priests and the Levites, and the chief of the fathers and the ancients that had seen the former temple; when they had the foundation of this temple before their eyes, wept with a loud voice: and many shouting for joy, lifted up their voice.

3:13 Nec poterat quisquam agnoscere vocem clamoris lætantium, et vocem fletus populi : commistim enim populus vociferabatur clamore magno, et vox audiebatur procul.

3:13 So that one could not distinguish the voice of the shout of joy, from the noise of the weeping of the people: for one with another the people shouted with a loud shout, and the voice was heard afar off.

Chapter 4

4:1 Audierunt autem hostes Judæ et Benjamin, quia filii captivitatis ædificarent templum Domino Deo Israël :

4:1 Now the enemies of Juda and Benjamin heard that the children of the captivity were building a temple to the Lord the God of Israel.

4:2 et accedentes ad Zorobabel, et ad principes patrum, dixerunt eis : Ædificemus vobiscum, quia ita ut vos, quærimus Deum vestrum : ecce nos immolavimus victimas a diebus Asor Haddan regis Assur, qui adduxit nos huc.

4:2 And they came to Zorobabel, and the chief of the fathers, and said to them: Let us build with you, for we seek your God as ye do: behold we have sacrificed to him, since the days of Asor Haddan king of Assyria, who brought us hither.

4:3 Et dixit eis Zorobabel, et Josue, et reliqui principes patrum Israël : Non est vobis et nobis ut ædificemus domum Deo nostro, sed nos ipsi soli ædificabimus Domino Deo nostro, sicut præcepit nobis Cyrus rex Persarum.

4:3 But Zorobabel, and Josue, and the rest of the chief of the fathers of Israel said to them: You have nothing to do with us to build a house to our God, but we ourselves alone will build to the Lord our God, as Cyrus king of the Persians hath commanded us.

4:4 Factum est igitur ut populus terræ impediret manus populi Judæ, et turbaret eos in ædificando.

4:4 Then the people of the land hindered the hands of the people of Juda, and troubled them in building.

4:5 Conduxerunt autem adversus eos consiliatores, ut destruerent consilium eorum omnibus diebus Cyri regis Persarum, et usque ad regnum Darii regis Persarum.

4:5 And they hired counsellors against them, to frustrate their design all the days of Cyrus king of Persia, even until the reign of Darius king of the Persians.

4:6 In regno autem Assueri, in principio regni ejus, scripserunt accusationem adversus habitatores Judæ et Jerusalem.

4:6 And in the reign of Assuerus, in the beginning of his reign, they wrote an accusation against the inhabitants of Juda and Jerusalem.

4:7 Et in diebus Artaxerxis scripsit Beselam, Mithridates, et Thabeel, et reliqui qui erant in consilio eorum, ad Artaxerxem regem Persarum : epistola autem accusationis scripta erat syriace, et legebatur sermone syro.

4:7 And in the days of Artaxerxes, Beselam, Mithridates, and Thabeel, and the rest that were in the council wrote to Artaxerxes king of the Persians: and the letter of accusation was written in Syrian, and was read in the Syrian tongue.

4:8 Reum Beelteem, et Samsai scriba, scripserunt epistolam unam de Jerusalem Artaxerxi regi, hujuscemodi :

4:8 Reum Beelteem, and Samsai the scribe wrote a letter from Jerusalem to king Artaxerxes, in this manner:

4:9 Reum Beelteem, et Samsai scriba, et reliqui consiliatores eorum, Dinæi, et Apharsathachæi, Terphalæi, Apharsæi, Erchuæi, Babylonii, Susanechæi, Dievi, et Ælamitæ,

4:9 Reum Beelteem, and Samsai the scribe and the rest of their counsellors, the Dinites, and the Apharsathacites, the Therphalites, the Apharsites, the Erchuites, the Babylonians, the Susanechites, the Dievites, and the Elamites,

4:10 et ceteri de gentibus, quas transtulit Asenaphar magnus et gloriosus, et habitare eas fecit in civitatibus Samariæ, et in reliquis regionibus trans flumen in pace

4:10 And the rest of the nations, whom the great and glorious Asenaphar brought over: and made to dwell in the cities of Samaria and in the rest of the countries of this side of the river in peace.

4:11 (hoc est exemplar epistolæ, quam miserunt ad eum), Artaxerxi regi, servi tui, viri qui sunt trans fluvium, salutem dicunt.

4:11 (This is the copy of the letter, which they sent to him:) To Artaxerxes the king, thy servants, the men that are on this side of the river, send greeting.

4:12 Notum sit regi quia Judæi, qui ascenderunt a te ad nos, venerunt in Jerusalem civitatem rebellem et pessimam, quam ædificant exstruentes muros ejus, et parietes componentes.

4:12 Be it known to the king, that the Jews, who came up from thee to us, are come to Jerusalem a rebellious and wicked city, which they are building, setting up the ramparts thereof and repairing the walls.

4:13 Nunc igitur notum sit regi, quia si civitas illa ædificata fuerit, et muri ejus instaurati, tributum, et vectigal, et annuos reditus non dabunt, et usque ad reges hæc noxa perveniet.

4:13 And now be it known to the king, that if this city be built up, and the walls thereof repaired, they will not pay tribute nor toll, nor yearly revenues, and this loss will fall upon the kings.

4:14 Nos autem memores salis, quod in palatio comedimus, et quia læsiones regis videre nefas ducimus, idcirco misimus et nuntiavimus regi,

4:14 But we remembering the salt that we have eaten in the palace, and because we count it a crime to see the king wronged, have therefore sent and certified the king,

4:15 ut recenseas in libris historiarum patrum tuorum, et invenies scriptum in commentariis : et scies quoniam urbs illa, urbs rebellis est, et nocens regibus et provinciis, et bella concitantur in ea ex diebus antiquis : quam ob rem et civitas ipsa destructa est.

4:15 That search may be made in the books of the histories of thy fathers, and thou shalt find written in the records: and shalt know that this city is a rebellious city, and hurtful to the kings and provinces, and that wars were raised therein of old time: for which cause also the city was destroyed.

4:16 Nuntiamus nos regi, quoniam si civitas illa ædificata fuerit, et muri ipsius instaurati, possessionem trans fluvium non habebis.

4:16 We certify the king, that if this city be built, and the walls thereof repaired, thou shalt have no possession on this side of the river.

4:17 Verbum misit rex ad Reum Beelteem, et Samsai scribam, et ad reliquos, qui erant in consilio eorum habitatores Samariæ, et ceteris trans fluvium, salutem dicens et pacem.

4:17 The king sent word to Reum Beelteem and Samsai the scribe, and to the rest that were in their council, inhabitants of Samaria, and to the rest beyond the river, sending greeting and peace.

4:18 Accusatio, quam misistis ad nos, manifeste lecta est coram me,

4:18 The accusation, which you have sent to us, hath been plainly read before me,

4:19 et a me præceptum est : et recensuerunt, inveneruntque quoniam civitas illa a diebus antiquis adversum reges rebellat, et seditiones, et prælia concitantur in ea :

4:19 And I commanded: and search hath been made, and it is found, that this city of old time hath rebelled against kings, and seditions and wars have been raised therein.

4:20 nam et reges fortissimi fuerunt in Jerusalem, qui et dominati sunt omni regioni quæ trans fluvium est : tributum quoque et vectigal, et reditus accipiebant.

4:20 For there have been powerful kings in Jerusalem, who have had dominion over all the country that is beyond the river: and have received tribute, and toll and revenues.

4:21 Nunc ergo audite sententiam : prohibeatis viros illos, ut urbs illa non ædificetur donec si forte a me jussum fuerit.

4:21 Now therefore hear the sentence: Hinder those men, that this city be not built, till further orders be given by me.

4:22 Videte ne negligenter hoc impleatis, et paulatim crescat malum contra reges.

4:22 See that you be not negligent in executing this, lest by little and little the evil grow to the hurt of the kings.

4:23 Itaque exemplum edicti Artaxerxis regis lectum est coram Reum Beelteem, et Samsai scriba, et consiliariis eorum : et abierunt festini in Jerusalem ad Judæos, et prohibuerunt eos in brachio et robore.

4:23 Now the copy of the edict of king Artaxerxes was read before Reum Beelteem, and Samsai the scribe, and their counsellors: and they went up in haste to Jerusalem to the Jews, and hindered them with arm and power.

4:24 Tunc intermissum est opus domus Domini in Jerusalem, et non fiebat usque ad annum secundum regni Darii regis Persarum.

4:24 Then the work of the house of the Lord in Jerusalem was interrupted, and ceased till the second year of the reign of Darius king of the Persians.

Chapter 5

5:1 Prophetaverunt autem Aggæus propheta, et Zacharias filius Addo, prophetantes ad Judæos qui erant in Judæa et Jerusalem, in nomine Dei Israël.

5:1 Now Aggeus the prophet, and Zacharias the son of Addo, prophesied to the Jews that were in Judea and Jerusalem, in the name of the God of Israel.

5:2 Tunc surrexerunt Zorobabel filius Salathiel, et Josue filius Josedec, et cœperunt ædificare templum Dei in Jerusalem, et cum eis prophetæ Dei adjuvantes eos.

5:2 Then rose up Zorobabel the son of Salathiel, and Josue the son of Josedec, and began to build the temple of God in Jerusalem, and with them were the prophets of God helping them.

5:3 In ipso autem tempore venit ad eos Thathanai, qui erat dux trans flumen, et Stharbuzanai, et consiliarii eorum : sicque dixerunt eis : Quis dedit vobis consilium ut domum hanc ædificaretis, et muros ejus instauraretis ?

5:3 And at the same time came to them Thathanai, who was governor beyond the river, and Stharbuzanai, and their counsellors: and said thus to them: Who hath given you counsel to build this house, and to repair the walls thereof?

5:4 Ad quod respondimus eis, quæ essent nomina hominum auctorum ædificationis illius.

5:4 In answer to which we gave them the names of the men who were the promoters of that building.

5:5 Oculus autem Dei eorum factus est super senes Judæorum, et non potuerunt inhibere eos. Placuitque ut res ad Darium referretur, et tunc satisfacerent adversus accusationem illam.

5:5 But the eye of their God was upon the ancients of the Jews, and they could not hinder them. And it was agreed that the matter should be referred to Darius, and then they should give satisfaction concerning that accusation.

5:6 Exemplar epistolæ, quam misit Thathanai dux regionis trans flumen, et Stharbuzanai, et consiliatores ejus Arphasachæi, qui erant trans flumen, ad Darium regem.

5:6 The copy of the letter that Thathanai governor of the country beyond the river, and Stharbuzanai, and his counsellors the Arphasachites, who dwelt beyond the river, sent to Darius the king.

5:7 Sermo, quem miserant ei, sic scriptus erat : Dario regi pax omnis.

5:7 The letter which they sent him, was written thus: To Darius the king all peace.

5:8 Notum sit regi, isse nos ad Judæam provinciam, ad domum Dei magni, quæ ædificatur lapide impolito, et ligna ponuntur in parietibus : opusque illud diligenter exstruitur, et crescit in manibus eorum.

5:8 Be it known to the king, that we went to the province of Judea, to the house of the great God, which they are building with unpolished stones, and timber is laid in the walls: and this work is carried on diligently and advanceth in their hands.

5:9 Interrogavimus ergo senes illos, et ita diximus eis : Quis dedit vobis potestatem ut domum hanc ædificaretis, et muros hos instauraretis ?

5:9 And we asked those ancients, and said to them thus: Who hath given you authority to build this house, and to repair these walls?

5:10 Sed et nomina eorum quæsivimus ab eis, ut nuntiaremus tibi : scripsimusque nomina eorum virorum, qui sunt principes in eis.

5:10 We asked also of them their names, that we might give thee notice: and we have written the names of the men that are the chief among them.

5:11 Hujuscemodi autem sermonem responderunt nobis dicentes : Nos sumus servi Dei cæli et terræ, et ædificamus templum, quod erat exstructum ante hos annos multos, quodque rex Israël magnus ædificaverat, et exstruxerat.

5:11 And they answered us in these words, saying: We are the servants of the God of heaven and earth, and we are building a temple that was built these many years ago, and which a great king of Israel built and set up.

5:12 Postquam autem ad iracundiam provocaverunt patres nostri Deum cæli, tradidit eos in manus Nabuchodonosor regis Babylonis Chaldæi, domum quoque hanc destruxit, et populum ejus transtulit in Babylonem.

5:12 But after that our fathers had provoked the God of heaven to wrath, he delivered them into the hands of Nabuchodonosor the king of Babylon the Chaldean: and he destroyed this house, and carried away the people to Babylon.

5:13 Anno autem primo Cyri regis Babylonis, Cyrus rex proposuit edictum ut domus Dei hæc ædificaretur.

5:13 But in the first year of Cyrus the king of Babylon, king Cyrus set forth a decree, that this house of God should be built.

5:14 Nam et vasa templi Dei aurea et argentea, quæ Nabuchodonosor tulerat de templo, quod erat in Jerusalem, et asportaverat ea in templum Babylonis, protulit Cyrus rex de templo Babylonis, et data sunt Sassabasar vocabulo, quem et principem constituit,

5:14 And the vessels also of gold and silver of the temple of God, which Nabuchodonosor had taken out of the temple, that was in Jerusalem, and had brought them to the temple of Babylon, king Cyrus brought out of the temple of Babylon, and they were delivered to one Sassabasar, whom also he appointed governor,

5:15 dixitque ei : Hæc vasa tolle, et vade, et pone ea in templo, quod est in Jerusalem, et domus Dei ædificetur in loco suo.

5:15 And said to him: Take these vessels, and go, and put them in the temple that is in Jerusalem, and let the house of God be built in its place.

5:16 Tunc itaque Sassabasar ille venit et posuit fundamenta templi Dei in Jerusalem, et ex eo tempore usque nunc ædificatur, et necdum completum est.

5:16 Then came this same Sassabasar, and laid the foundations of the temple of God in Jerusalem, and from that time until now it is in building, and is not yet finished.

5:17 Nunc ergo si videtur regi bonum, recenseat in bibliotheca regis, quæ est in Babylone, utrumnam a Cyro rege jussum fuerit ut ædificaretur domus Dei in Jerusalem, et voluntatem regis super hac re mittat ad nos.

5:17 Now therefore if it seem good to the king, let him search in the king's library, which is in Babylon, whether it hath been decreed by Cyrus the king, that the house of God in Jerusalem should be built, and let the king send his pleasure to us concerning this matter.

Chapter 6

6:1 Tunc Darius rex præcepit : et recensuerunt in bibliotheca librorum, qui erant repositi in Babylone.

6:1 Then king Darius gave orders, and they searched in the library of the books that were laid up in Babylon,

6:2 Et inventum est in Ecbatanis, quod est castrum in Medena provincia, volumen unum : talisque scriptus erat in eo commentarius :

6:2 And there was found in Ecbatana, which is a castle in the province of Media, a book in which this record was written.

6:3 Anno primo Cyri regis, Cyrus rex decrevit ut domus Dei ædificaretur, quæ est in Jerusalem, in loco ubi immolent hostias, et ut ponant fundamenta supportantia altitudinem cubitorum sexaginta, et latitudinem cubitorum sexaginta,

6:3 In the first year of Cyrus the king: Cyrus the king decreed, that the house of God should be built, which is in Jerusalem, in the place where they may offer sacrifices, and that they lay the foundations that may support the height of threescore cubits, and the breadth of threescore cubits,

6:4 ordines de lapidibus impolitis tres, et sic ordines de lignis novis : sumptus autem de domo regis dabuntur.

6:4 Three rows of unpolished stones, and so rows of new timber: and the charges shall be given out of the king's house.

6:5 Sed et vasa templi Dei aurea et argentea, quæ Nabuchodonosor tulerat de templo Jerusalem, et attulerat ea in Babylonem, reddantur, et referantur in templum in Jerusalem in locum suum, quæ et posita sunt in templo Dei.

6:5 And also let the golden and silver vessels of the temple of God, which Nabuchodonosor took out of the temple of Jerusalem, and brought to Babylon, be restored, and carried back to the temple of Jerusalem to their place, which also were placed in the temple of God.

6:6 Nunc ergo Thathanai dux regionis, quæ est trans flumen, Stharbuzanai, et consiliarii vestri Apharsachæi, qui estis trans flumen, procul recedite ab illis,

6:6 Now therefore Thathanai, governor of the country beyond the river, Stharbuzanai, and your counsellors the Apharsachites, who are beyond the river, depart far from them,

6:7 et dimittite fieri templum Dei illud a duce Judæorum, et a senioribus eorum, ut domum Dei illam ædificent in loco suo.

6:7 And let that temple of God be built by the governor of the Jews, and by their ancients, that they may build that house of God in its place.

6:8 Sed et a me præceptum est quid oporteat fieri a presbyteris Judæorum illis ut ædificetur domus Dei, scilicet ut de arca regis, id est, de tributis quæ dantur de regione trans flumen, studiose sumptus dentur viris illis, ne impediatur opus.

6:8 I also have commanded what must be done by those ancients of the Jews, that the house of God may be built, to wit, that of the king's chest, that is, of the tribute that is paid out of the country beyond the river, the charges be diligently given to those men, lest the work be hindered.

6:9 Quod si necesse fuerit, et vitulos, et agnos, et hædos in holocaustum Deo cæli, frumentum, sal, vinum, et oleum, secundum ritum sacerdotum, qui sunt in Jerusalem, detur eis per singulos dies, ne sit in aliquo querimonia.

6:9 And if it shall be necessary, let calves also, and lambs, and kids, for holocausts to the God of heaven, wheat, salt, wine, and oil, according to the custom of the priests that are in Jerusalem, be given them day by day, that there be no complaint in any thing.

6:10 Et offerant oblationes Deo cæli, orentque pro vita regis, et filiorum ejus.

6:10 And let them offer oblations to the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his children.

6:11 A me ergo positum est decretum : ut omnis homo qui hanc mutaverit jussionem, tollatur lignum de domum ipsius, et erigatur, et configatur in eo, domus autem ejus publicetur.

6:11 And I have made a decree: That if any whosoever, shall alter this commandment, a beam be taken from his house, and set up, and he be nailed upon it, and his house be confiscated.

6:12 Deus autem, qui habitare fecit nomen suum ibi, dissipet omnia regna, et populum qui extenderit manum suam ut repugnet, et dissipet domum Dei illam, quæ est in Jerusalem. Ego Darius statui decretum, quod studiose impleri volo.

6:12 And may the God, that hath caused his name to dwell there, destroy all kingdoms, and the people that shall put out their hand to resist, and to destroy the house of God, that is in Jerusalem. I Darius have made the decree, which I will have diligently complied with.

6:13 Igitur Thathanai dux regionis trans flumen, et Stharbuzanai, et consiliarii ejus, secundum quod præceperat Darius rex, sic diligenter executi sunt.

6:13 So then Thathanai, governor of the country beyond the river, and Stharbuzanai, and his counsellors diligently executed what Darius the king had commanded.

6:14 Seniores autem Judæorum ædificabant, et prosperabantur juxta prophetiam Aggæi prophetæ, et Zachariæ filii Addo : et ædificaverunt et construxerunt, jubente Deo Israël, et jubente Cyro, et Dario, et Artaxerxe regibus Persarum :

6:14 And the ancients of the Jews built, and prospered according to the prophecy of Aggeus the prophet, and of Zacharias the son of Addo: and they built and finished, by the commandment of the God of Israel, and by the commandment of Cyrus, and Darius, and Artaxerxes kings of the Persians.

6:15 et compleverunt domum Dei istam, usque ad diem tertium mensis Adar, qui est annus sextus regni Darii regis.

6:15 And they were finishing this house of God, until the third day of the month of Adar, which was in the sixth year of the reign of king Darius.

6:16 Fecerunt autem filii Israël sacerdotes et Levitæ, et reliqui filiorum transmigrationis, dedicationem domus Dei in gaudio.

6:16 And the children of Israel, the priests and the Levites, and the rest of the children of the captivity kept the dedication of the house of God with joy.

6:17 Et obtulerunt in dedicationem domus Dei, vitulos centum, arietes ducentos, agnos quadringentos, hircos caprarum pro peccato totius Israël duodecim, juxta numerum tribuum Israël.

6:17 And they offered at the dedication of the house of God, a hundred calves, two hundred rams, four hundred lambs, and for a sin offering for all Israel twelve he goats, according to the number of the tribes of Israel.

6:18 Et statuerunt sacerdotes in ordinibus suis, et Levitas in vicibus suis, super opera Dei in Jerusalem, sicut scriptum est in libro Moysi.

6:18 And they set the priests in their divisions, and the Levites in their courses over the works of God in Jerusalem, as it is written in the book of Moses.

6:19 Fecerunt autem filii Israël transmigrationis Pascha, quartadecima die mensis primi.

6:19 And the children of Israel of the captivity kept the phase, on the fourteenth day of the first month.

6:20 Purificati enim fuerant sacerdotes et Levitæ quasi unus : omnes mundi ad immolandum Pascha universis filiis transmigrationis, et fratribus suis sacerdotibus, et sibi.

6:20 For all the priests and the Levites were purified as one man: all were clean to kill the phase for all the children of the captivity, and for their brethren the priests, and themselves.

6:21 Et comederunt filii Israël, qui reversi fuerant de transmigratione, et omnes qui se separaverant a coinquinatione gentium terræ ad eos, ut quærerent Dominum Deum Israël.

6:21 And the children of Israel that were returned from captivity, and all that had separated themselves from the filthiness of the nations of the earth to them, to seek the Lord the God of Israel, did eat.

6:22 Et fecerunt solemnitatem azymorum septem diebus in lætitia, quoniam lætificaverat eos Dominus, et converterat cor regis Assur ad eos, ut adjuvaret manus eorum in opere domus Domini Dei Israël.

6:22 And they kept the feast of unleavened bread seven days with joy, for the Lord had made them joyful, and had turned the heart of the king of Assyria to them, that he should help their hands in the work of the house of the Lord the God of Israel.

Chapter 7

7:1 Post hæc autem verba in regno Artaxerxis regis Persarum, Esdras filius Saraiæ, filii Azariæ, filii Helciæ,

7:1 Now after these things in the reign of Artaxerxes king of the Persians, Esdras the son of Saraias, the son of Azarias, the son of Helcias,

7:2 filii Sellum, filii Sadoc, filii Achitob,

7:2 The son of Sellum, the son of Sadoc, the son of Achitob,

7:3 filii Amariæ, filii Azariæ, filii Maraioth,

7:3 The son of Amarias, the son of Azarias, the son of Maraioth,

7:4 filii Zarahiæ, filii Ozi, filii Bocci,

7:4 The son of Zarahias, the son of Ozi, the son of Bocci,

7:5 filii Abisue, filii Phinees, filii Eleazar, filii Aaron sacerdotis ab initio.

7:5 The son of Abisue, the son of Phinees, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron, the priest from the beginning.

7:6 Ipse Esdras ascendit de Babylone, et ipse scriba velox in lege Moysi, quam Dominus Deus dedit Israël : et dedit ei rex secundum manum Domini Dei ejus super eum, omnem petitionem ejus.

7:6 This Esdras went up from Babylon, and he was a ready scribe in the law of Moses, which the Lord God had given to Israel: and the king granted him all his request, according to the hand of the Lord his God upon him.

7:7 Et ascenderunt de filiis Israël, et de filiis sacerdotum, et de filiis Levitarum, et de cantoribus, et de janitoribus, et de Nathinæis, in Jerusalem, anno septimo Artaxerxis regis.

7:7 And there went up some of the children of Israel, and of the children of the priests, and of the children of the Levites, and of the singing men, and of the porters, and of the Nathinites to Jerusalem in the seventh year of Artaxerxes the king.

7:8 Et venerunt in Jerusalem mense quinto, ipse est annus septimus regis.

7:8 And they came to Jerusalem in the fifth month, in the seventh year of the king.

7:9 Quia in primo die mensis primi cœpit ascendere de Babylone, et in primo die mensis quinti venit in Jerusalem, juxta manum Dei sui bonam super se.

7:9 For upon the first day of the first month he began to go up from Babylon, and on the first day of the fifth month he came to Jerusalem according to the good hand of his God upon him.

7:10 Esdras enim paravit cor suum, ut investigaret legem Domini, et faceret et doceret in Israël præceptum et judicium.

7:10 For Esdras had prepared his heart to seek the law of the Lord, and to do and to teach in Israel the commandments and judgment.

7:11 Hoc est autem exemplar epistolæ edicti, quod dedit rex Artaxerxes Esdræ sacerdoti, scribæ erudito in sermonibus et præceptis Domini, et cæremoniis ejus in Israël.

7:11 And this is the copy of the letter of the edict, which king Artaxerxes gave to Esdras the priest, the scribe instructed in the words and commandments of the Lord, and his ceremonies in Israel.

7:12 Artaxerxes rex regum Esdræ sacerdoti scribæ legis Dei cæli doctissimo, salutem.

7:12 Artaxerxes king of kings to Esdras the priest, the most learned scribe of the law of the God of heaven, greeting.

7:13 A me decretum est, ut cuicumque placuerit in regno meo de populo Israël, et de sacerdotibus ejus, et de Levitis, ire in Jerusalem, tecum vadat.

7:13 It is decreed by me, that all they of the people of Israel, and of the priests and of the Levites in my realm, that are minded to go into Jerusalem, should go with thee.

7:14 A facie enim regis, et septem consiliatorum ejus, missus es, ut visites Judæam et Jerusalem in lege Dei tui, quæ est in manu tua :

7:14 For thou art sent from before the king, and his seven counsellors, to visit Judea and Jerusalem according to the law of thy God, which is in thy hand.

7:15 et ut feras argentum et aurum quod rex, et consiliatores ejus, sponte obtulerunt Deo Israël, cujus in Jerusalem tabernaculum est.

7:15 And to carry the silver and gold, which the king and his counsellors have freely offered to the God of Israel, whose tabernacle is in Jerusalem.

7:16 Et omne argentum et aurum quodcumque inveneris in universa provincia Babylonis, et populus offerre voluerit, et de sacerdotibus quæ sponte obtulerint domui Dei sui, quæ est in Jerusalem,

7:16 And all the silver and gold that thou shalt find in all the province of Babylon, and that the people is willing to offer, and that the priests shall offer of their own accord to the house of their God, which is in Jerusalem,

7:17 libere accipe, et studiose eme de hac pecunia vitulos, arietes, agnos, et sacrificia, et libamina eorum, et offer ea super altare templi Dei vestri, quod est in Jerusalem.

7:17 Take freely, and buy diligently with this money, calves, rams, lambs, with the sacrifices and libations of them, and offer them upon the altar of the temple of your God, that is in Jerusalem.

7:18 Sed et si quid tibi et fratribus tuis placuerit de reliquo argento et auro ut faciatis, juxta voluntatem Dei vestri facite.

7:18 And if it seem good to thee, and to thy brethren to do any thing with the rest of the silver and gold, do it according to the will of your God.

7:19 Vasa quoque, quæ dantur tibi in ministerium domus Dei tui, trade in conspectu Dei in Jerusalem.

7:19 The vessels also, that are given thee for the sacrifice of the house of thy God, deliver thou in the sight of God in Jerusalem.

7:20 Sed et cetera, quibus opus fuerit in domum Dei tui, quantumcumque necesse est ut expendas, dabitur de thesauro, et de fisco regis,

7:20 And whatsoever more there shall be need of for the house of thy God, how much soever thou shalt have occasion to spend, it shall be given out of the treasury, and the king's exchequer, and by me.

7:21 et a me. Ego Artaxerxes rex, statui atque decrevi omnibus custodibus arcæ publicæ, qui sunt trans flumen, ut quodcumque petierit a vobis Esdras sacerdos, scriba legis Dei cæli, absque mora detis,

7:21 I Artaxerxes the king have ordered and decreed to all the keepers of the public chest, that are beyond the river, that whatsoever Esdras the priest, the scribe of the law of the God of heaven, shall require of you, you give it without delay,

7:22 usque ad argenti talenta centum, et usque ad frumenti coros centum, et usque ad vini batos centum, et usque ad batos olei centum, sal vero absque mensura.

7:22 Unto a hundred talents of silver, and unto a hundred cores of wheat, and unto a hundred bates of wine, and unto a hundred bates of oil, and salt without measure.

7:23 Omne quod ad ritum Dei cæli pertinet, tribuatur diligenter in domo Dei cæli : ne forte irascatur contra regnum regis, et filiorum ejus.

7:23 All that belongeth to the rites of the God of heaven, let it be given diligently in the house of the God of heaven: lest his wrath should be enkindled against the realm of the king, and of his sons.

7:24 Vobis quoque notum facimus de universis sacerdotibus, et Levitis, et cantoribus, et janitoribus, Nathinæis, et ministris domus Dei hujus, ut vectigal, et tributum, et annonas non habeatis potestatem imponendi super eos.

7:24 We give you also to understand concerning all the priests, and the Levites, and the singers, and the porters, and the Nathinites, and ministers of the house of this God, that you have no authority to impose toll or tribute, or custom upon them.

7:25 Tu autem Esdra, secundum sapientiam Dei tui, quæ est in manu tua, constitue judices et præsides, ut judicent omni populo qui est trans flumen, his videlicet qui noverunt legem Dei tui : sed et imperitos docete libere.

7:25 And thou Esdras according to the wisdom of thy God, which is in thy hand, appoint judges and magistrates, that may judge all the people, that is beyond the river, that is, for them who know the law of thy God, yea and the ignorant teach ye freely.

7:26 Et omnis qui non fecerit legem Dei tui, et legem regis, diligenter, judicium erit de eo sive in mortem, sive in exilium, sive in condemnationem substantiæ ejus, vel certe in carcerem.

7:26 And whosoever will not do the law of thy God, and the law of the king diligently, judgment shall be executed upon him, either unto death, or unto banishment, or to the confiscation of goods, or at least to prison.

7:27 Benedictus Dominus Deus patrum nostrorum, qui dedit hoc in corde regis ut glorificaret domum Domini quæ est in Jerusalem,

7:27 Blessed be the Lord the God of our fathers, who hath put this in the king's heart, to glorify the house of the Lord, which is in Jerusalem,

7:28 et in me inclinavit misericordiam suam coram rege et consiliatoribus ejus, et universis principibus regis potentibus : et ego confortatus manu Domini Dei mei, quæ erat in me, congregavi de Israël principes qui ascenderent mecum.

7:28 And hath inclined his mercy toward me before the king and his counsellors, and all the mighty princes of the king: and I being strengthened by the hand of the Lord my God, which was upon me, gathered together out of Israel chief men to go up with me.

Chapter 8

8:1 Hi sunt ergo principes familiarum, et genealogia eorum, qui ascenderunt mecum in regno Artaxerxis regis de Babylone.

8:1 Now these are the chief of families, and the genealogy of them, who came up with me from Babylon in the reign of Artaxerxes the king.

8:2 De filiis Phinees, Gersom. De filiis Ithamar, Daniel. De filiis David, Hattus.

8:2 Of the sons of Phinees, Gersom. Of the sons of Ithamar, Daniel. Of the sons of David, Hattus.

8:3 De filiis Secheniæ, filiis Pharos, Zacharias : et cum eo numerati sunt viri centum quinquaginta.

8:3 Of the sons of Sechenias, the son of Pharos, Zacharias, and with him were numbered a hundred and fifty men.

8:4 De filiis Phahath Moab, Elioënai filius Zarehe, et cum eo ducenti viri.

8:4 Of the sons of Phahath Moab, Eleoenai the son of Zareha, and with him two hundred men.

8:5 De filiis Secheniæ, filius Ezechiel, et cum eo trecenti viri.

8:5 Of the sons of Sechenias, the son of Ezechiel, and with him three hundred men.

8:6 De filiis Adan, Abed filius Jonathan, et cum eo quinquaginta viri.

8:6 Of the sons of Adan, Abed the son of Jonathan, and with him fifty men.

8:7 De filiis Alam, Isaias filius Athaliæ, et cum eo septuaginta viri.

8:7 Of the sons of Alam, Isaias the son of Athalias, and with him seventy men.

8:8 De filiis Saphatiæ, Zebedia filius Michaël, et cum eo octoginta viri.

8:8 Of the sons of Saphatia: Zebodia the son of Michael, and with him eighty men.

8:9 De filiis Joab, Obedia filius Jahiel, et cum eo ducenti decem et octo viri.

8:9 Of the sons of Joab, Obedia the son of Jahiel, and with him two hundred and eighteen men.

8:10 De filiis Selomith, filius Josphiæ, et cum eo centum sexaginta viri.

8:10 Of the sons of Selomith, the son of Josphia, and with him a hundred and sixty men.

8:11 De filiis Bebai, Zacharias filius Bebai, et cum eo viginti octo viri.

8:11 Of the sons of Bebai, Zacharias the son of Bebai: and with him eight and twenty men.

8:12 De filiis Azgad, Johanan filius Eccetan, et cum eo centum et decem viri.

8:12 Of the sons of Azgad, Joanan the son of Eccetan, and with him a hundred and ten men.

8:13 De filiis Adonicam, qui erant novissimi : et hæc nomina eorum : Elipheleth, et Jehiel, et Samaias, et cum eis sexaginta viri.

8:13 Of the sons of Adonicam, who were the last: and these are their names: Eliphelet, and Jehiel, and Samaias, and with them sixty men.

8:14 De filii Begui, Uthai et Zachur, et cum eis septuaginta viri.

8:14 Of the sons of Begui, Uthai and Zachur, and with them seventy men.

8:15 Congregavi autem eos ad fluvium qui decurrit ad Ahava, et mansimus ibi tribus diebus : quæsivique in populo et in sacerdotibus de filiis Levi, et non inveni ibi.

8:15 And I gathered them together to the river, which runneth down to Ahava, and we stayed there three days: and I sought among the people and among the priests for the sons of Levi, and found none there.

8:16 Itaque misi Eliezer, et Ariel, et Semeiam, et Elnathan, et Jarib, et alterum Elnathan, et Nathan, et Zachariam, et Mosollam principes : et Jojarib, et Elnathan sapientes.

8:16 So I sent Eliezer, and Ariel, and Semeias, and Elnathan, and Jarib, and another Elnathan, and Nathan, and Zacharias, and Mosollam, chief men: and Joiarib, and Elnathan, wise men.

8:17 Et misi eos ad Eddo, qui est primus in Chasphiæ loco, et posui in ore eorum verba, quæ loquerentur ad Eddo, et fratres ejus Nathinæos in loco Chasphiæ, ut adducerent nobis ministros domus Dei nostri.

8:17 And I sent them to Eddo, who is chief in the place of Chasphia, and I put in their mouth the words that they should speak to Eddo, and his brethren the Nathinites in the place of Chasphia, that they should bring us ministers of the house of our God.

8:18 Et adduxerunt nobis per manum Dei nostri bonam super nos, virum doctissimum de filiis Moholi filii Levi, filii Israël, et Sarabiam et filios ejus et fratres ejus decem et octo,

8:18 And by the good hand of our God upon us, they brought us a most learned man of the sons of Moholi the son of Levi the son of Israel, and Sarabias and his sons, and his brethren eighteen,

8:19 et Hasabiam, et cum eo Isaiam de filiis Merari, fratresque ejus, et filios ejus viginti :

8:19 And Hasabias, and with him Isaias of the sons of Merari, and his brethren, and his sons twenty.

8:20 et de Nathinæis, quos dederat David et principes ad ministeria Levitarum, Nathinæos ducentos viginti : omnes hi suis nominibus vocabantur.

8:20 And of the Nathinites, whom David, and the princes gave for the service of the Levites, Nathinites two hundred and twenty: all these were called by their names.

8:21 Et prædicavi ibi jejunium juxta fluvium Ahava, ut affligeremur coram Domino Deo nostro, et peteremus ab eo viam rectam nobis et filiis nostris, universæque substantiæ nostræ.

8:21 And I proclaimed there a fast by the river Ahava, that we might afflict ourselves before the Lord our God, and might ask of him a right way for us and for our children, and for all our substance.

8:22 Erubui enim petere a rege auxilium et equites, qui defenderent nos ab inimico in via : quia dixeramus regi : Manus Dei nostri est super omnes qui quærunt eum in bonitate : et imperium ejus, et fortitudo ejus, et furor, super omnes qui derelinquunt eum.

8:22 For I was ashamed to ask the king for aid and for horsemen, to defend us from the enemy in the way: because we had said to the king: The hand of our God is upon all them that seek him in goodness: and his power and strength, and wrath upon all them that forsake him.

8:23 Jejunavimus autem, et rogavimus Deum nostrum per hoc : et evenit nobis prospere.

8:23 And we fasted, and besought our God for this: and it fell out prosperously unto us.

8:24 Et separavi de principibus sacerdotum duodecim, Sarabiam, et Hasabiam, et cum eis de fratribus eorum decem :

8:24 And I separated twelve of the chief of the priests, Sarabias, and Hasabias, and with them ten of their brethren,

8:25 appendique eis argentum et aurum, et vasa consecrata domus Dei nostri, quæ obtulerat rex et consiliatores ejus, et principes ejus, universusque Israël eorum qui inventi fuerant :

8:25 And I weighed unto them the silver and gold, and the vessels consecrated for the house of our God, which the king and his counsellors, and his princes, and all Israel, that were found had offered.

8:26 et appendi in manibus eorum argenti talenta sexcenta quinquaginta, et vasa argentea centum, auri centum talenta :

8:26 And I weighed to their hands six hundred and fifty talents of silver, and a hundred vessels of silver, and a hundred talents of gold,

8:27 et crateres aureos viginti, qui habebant solidos millenos, et vasa æris fulgentis optimi duo, pulchra ut aurum.

8:27 And twenty cups of gold, of a thousand solids, and two vessels of the best shining brass, beautiful as gold.

8:28 Et dixi eis : Vos sancti Domini, et vasa sancta, et argentum et aurum, quod sponte oblatum est Domino Deo patrum nostrorum :

8:28 And I said to them: You are the holy ones of the Lord, and the vessels are holy, and the silver and gold, that is freely offered to the Lord the God of our fathers.

8:29 vigilate et custodite, donec appendatis coram principibus sacerdotum, et Levitarum, et ducibus familiarum Israël in Jerusalem, in thesaurum domus Domini.

8:29 Watch ye and keep them, till you deliver them by weight before the chief of the priests, and of the Levites, and the heads of the families of Israel in Jerusalem, into the treasure of the house of the Lord.

8:30 Susceperunt autem sacerdotes et Levitæ pondus argenti, et auri, et vasorum, ut deferrent Jerusalem in domum Dei nostri.

8:30 And the priests and the Levites received the weight of the silver and gold, and the vessels, to carry them to Jerusalem to the house of our God.

8:31 Promovimus ergo a flumine Ahava duodecimo die mensis primi ut pergeremus Jerusalem : et manus Dei nostri fuit super nos, et liberavit nos de manu inimici et insidiatoris in via.

8:31 Then we set forward from the river Ahava on the twelfth day of the first month to go to Jerusalem: and the hand of our God was upon us, and delivered us from the hand of the enemy, and of such as lay in wait by the way.

8:32 Et venimus Jerusalem, et mansimus ibi tribus diebus.

8:32 And we came to Jerusalem, and we stayed there three days.

8:33 Die autem quarta appensum est argentum, et aurum, et vasa in domo Dei nostri per manum Meremoth filii Uriæ sacerdotis, et cum eo Eleazar filius Phinees, cumque eis Jozabed filius Josue, et Noadaia filius Bennoi Levitæ,

8:33 And on the fourth day the silver and the gold, and the vessels were weighed in the house of our God by the hand of Meremoth the son of Urias the priest, and with him was Eleazar the son of Phinees, and with them Jozabad the son of Josue, and Noadaia the son of Benoi, Levites.

8:34 juxta numerum et pondus omnium : descriptumque est omne pondus in tempore illo.

8:34 According to the number and weight of everything: and all the weight was written at that time.

8:35 Sed et qui venerant de captivitate filii transmigrationis, obtulerunt holocautomata Deo Israël, vitulos duodecim pro omni populo Israël, arietes nonaginta sex, agnos septuaginta septem, hircos pro peccato duodecim : omnia in holocaustum Domino.

8:35 Moreover the children of them that had been carried away that were come out of the captivity, offered holocausts to the God of Israel, twelve calves for all the people of Israel, ninety-six rams, seventy-seven lambs, and twelve he goats for sin: all for a holocaust to the Lord.

8:36 Dederunt autem edicta regis satrapis qui erant de conspectu regis, et ducibus trans flumen, et elevaverunt populum et domum Dei.

8:36 And they gave the king's edicts to the lords that were from the king's court, and the governors beyond the river, and they furthered the people and the house of God.

Chapter 9

9:1 Postquam autem hæc completa sunt, accesserunt ad me principes, dicentes : Non est separatus populus Israël, sacerdotes et Levitæ, a populis terrarum et abominationibus eorum : Chananæi videlicet, et Hethæi, et Pherezæi, et Jebusæi, et Ammonitarum, et Moabitarum, et Ægyptiorum, et Amorrhæorum :

9:1 And after these things were accomplished, the princes came to me, saying: The people of Israel, and the priests and Levites have not separated themselves from the people of the lands, and from their abominations, namely, of the Chanaanites, and the Hethites, and the Pherezites, and the Jebusites, and the Ammonites, and the Moabites, and the Egyptians, and the Amorrhites.

9:2 tulerunt enim de filiabus eorum sibi et filiis suis, et commiscuerunt semen sanctum cum populis terrarum : manus etiam principum et magistratuum fuit in transgressione hac prima.

9:2 For they have taken of their daughters for themselves and for their sons, and they have mingled the holy seed with the people of the lands. And the hand of the princes and magistrates hath been first in this transgression.

9:3 Cumque audissem sermonem istum, scidi pallium meum et tunicam, et evelli capillos capitis mei et barbæ, et sedi mœrens.

9:3 And when I had heard this word, I rent my mantle and my coat, and plucked off the hairs of my head and my beard, and I sat down mourning.

9:4 Convenerunt autem ad me omnes qui timebant verbum Dei Israël, pro transgressione eorum qui de captivitate venerant, et ego sedebam tristis usque ad sacrificium vespertinum :

9:4 And there were assembled to me all that feared the God of Israel, because of the transgression of those that were come from the captivity, and I sat sorrowful, until the evening sacrifice.

9:5 et in sacrificio vespertino, surrexi de afflictione mea, et scisso pallio et tunica, curvavi genua mea, et expandi manus meas ad Dominum Deum meum.

9:5 And at the evening sacrifice I rose up from my affliction, and having rent my mantle and my garment, I fell upon my knees, and spread out my hands to the Lord my God,

9:6 Et dixi : Deus meus, confundor et erubesco levare faciem meam ad te : quoniam iniquitates nostræ multiplicatæ sunt super caput nostrum, et delicta nostra creverunt usque ad cælum,

9:6 And said: My God I am confounded and ashamed to lift up my face to thee: for our iniquities are multiplied over our heads, and our sins are grown up even unto heaven,

9:7 a diebus patrum nostrorum : sed et nos ipsi peccavimus graviter usque ad diem hanc, et in iniquitatibus nostris traditi sumus ipsi, et reges nostri, et sacerdotes nostri, in manum regum terrarum, et in gladium, et in captivitatem, et in rapinam, et in confusionem vultus, sicut et die hac.

9:7 From the days of our fathers: and we ourselves also have sinned grievously unto this day, and for our iniquities we and our kings, and our priests have been delivered into the hands of the kings of the lands, and to the sword, and to captivity, and to spoil, and to confusion of face, as it is at this day.

9:8 Et nunc quasi parum et ad momentum facta est deprecatio nostra apud Dominum Deum nostrum, ut dimitterentur nobis reliquiæ, et daretur nobis paxillus in loco sancto ejus, et illuminaret oculos nostros Deus noster, et daret nobis vitam modicam in servitute nostra :

9:8 And now as a little, and for a moment has our prayer been made before the Lord our God, to leave us a remnant, and give us a pin in his holy place, and that our God would enlighten our eyes, and would give us a little life in our bondage.

9:9 quia servi sumus, et in servitute nostra non dereliquit nos Deus noster, sed inclinavit super nos misericordiam coram rege Persarum, ut daret nobis vitam, et sublimaret domum Dei nostri, et exstrueret solitudines ejus, et daret nobis sepem in Juda et Jerusalem.

9:9 For we are bondmen, and in our bondage our God hath not forsaken us, but hath extended mercy upon us before the king of the Persians, to give us life, and to set up the house of our God, and to rebuild the desolations thereof, and to give us a fence in Juda and Jerusalem.

9:10 Et nunc quid dicemus, Deus noster, post hæc ? Quia dereliquimus mandata tua,

9:10 And now, O our God, what shall we say after this? for we have forsaken thy commandments,

9:11 quæ præcepisti in manu servorum tuorum prophetarum, dicens : Terra, ad quam vos ingredimini ut possideatis eam, terra immunda est juxta immunditiam populorum, ceterarumque terrarum, abominationibus eorum qui repleverunt eam ab ore usque ad os in coinquinatione sua.

9:11 Which thou hast commanded by the hand of thy servants the prophets, saying: The land which you go to possess, is an unclean land, according to the uncleanness of the people, and of other lands, with their abominations, who have filled it from mouth to mouth with their filth.

9:12 Nunc ergo filias vestras ne detis filiis eorum, et filias eorum ne accipiatis filiis vestris, et non quæratis pacem eorum et prosperitatem eorum usque in æternum : ut confortemini, et comedatis quæ bona sunt terræ, et hæredes habeatis filios vestros usque in sæculum.

9:12 Now therefore give not your daughters to their sons, and take not their daughters for your sons, and seek not their peace, nor their prosperity for ever: that you may be strengthened, and may eat the good things of the land, and may have your children your heirs for ever.

9:13 Et post omnia quæ venerunt super nos in operibus nostris pessimis, et in delicto nostro magno, quia tu, Deus noster, liberasti nos de iniquitate nostra, et dedisti nobis salutem sicut est hodie,

9:13 And after all that is come upon us, for our most wicked deeds, and our great sin, seeing that thou our God hast saved us from our iniquity, and hast given us a deliverance as at this day,

9:14 ut non converteremur, et irrita faceremus mandata tua, neque matrimonia jungeremus cum populis abominationum istarum. Numquid iratus es nobis usque ad consummationem, ne dimitteres nobis reliquias ad salutem ?

9:14 That we should not turn away, nor break thy commandments, nor join in marriage with the people of these abominations. Art thou angry with us unto utter destruction, not to leave us a remnant to be saved?

9:15 Domine Deus Israël, justus es tu : quoniam derelicti sumus, qui salvaremur sicut die hac. Ecce coram te sumus in delicto nostro : non enim stari potest coram te super hoc.

9:15 O Lord God of Israel, thou art just: for we remain yet to be saved as at this day. Behold we are before thee in our sin, for there can be no standing before thee in this matter.

Chapter 10

10:1 Sic ergo orante Esdra, et implorante eo et flente, et jacente ante templum Dei, collectus est ad eum de Israël cœtus grandis nimis virorum et mulierum et puerorum, et flevit populus fletu multo.

10:1 Now when Esdras was thus praying, and beseeching, and weeping, and lying before the temple of God, there was gathered to him of Israel an exceeding great assembly of men and women and children, and the people wept with much lamentation.

10:2 Et respondit Sechenias filius Jehiel de filiis Ælam, et dixit Esdræ : Nos prævaricati sumus in Deum nostrum, et duximus uxores alienigenas de populis terræ : et nunc, si est pœnitentia in Israël super hoc,

10:2 And Sechenias the son of Jehiel of the sons of Elam answered, and said to Esdras: We have sinned against our God, and have taken strange wives of the people of the land: and now if there be repentance in Israel concerning this,

10:3 percutiamus fœdus cum Domino Deo nostro, ut projiciamus universas uxores, et eos qui de his nati sunt, juxta voluntatem Domini, et eorum qui timent præceptum Domini Dei nostri : secundum legem fiat.

10:3 Let us make a covenant with the Lord our God, to put away all the wives, and such as are born of them, according to the will of the Lord, and of them that fear the commandment of the Lord our God: let it be done according to the law.

10:4 Surge, tuum est decernere, nosque erimus tecum : confortare, et fac.

10:4 Arise, it is thy part to give orders, and we will be with thee: take courage, and do it.

10:5 Surrexit ergo Esdras, et adjuravit principes sacerdotum et Levitarum, et omnem Israël, ut facerent secundum verbum hoc : et juraverunt.

10:5 So Esdras arose, and made the chiefs of the priests and of the Levites, and all Israel, to swear that they would do according to this word, and they swore.

10:6 Et surrexit Esdras ante domum Dei, et abiit ad cubiculum Johanan filii Eliasib, et ingressus est illuc : panem non comedit, et aquam non bibit : lugebat enim transgressionem eorum, qui venerant de captivitate.

10:6 And Esdras rose up from before the house of God, and went to the chamber of Johanan the son of Eliasib, and entered in thither: he ate no bread, and drank no water: for he mourned for the transgression of them that were come out of the captivity.

10:7 Et missa est vox in Juda et in Jerusalem omnibus filiis transmigrationis, ut congregarentur in Jerusalem :

10:7 And proclamation was made in Juda and Jerusalem to all the children of the captivity, that they should assemble together into Jerusalem.

10:8 et omnis qui non venerit in tribus diebus juxta consilium principum et seniorum, auferetur universa substantia ejus, et ipse abjicietur de cœtu transmigrationis.

10:8 And that whosoever would not come within three days, according to the counsel of the princes and the ancients, all his substance should be taken away, and he should be cast out of the company of them that were returned from captivity.

10:9 Convenerunt igitur omnes viri Juda et Benjamin in Jerusalem tribus diebus : ipse est mensis nonus, vigesimo die mensis : et sedit omnis populus in platea domus Dei, trementes pro peccato, et pluviis.

10:9 Then all the men of Juda, and Benjamin gathered themselves together to Jerusalem within three days, in the ninth month, the twentieth day of the month: and all the people sat in the street of the house of God, trembling because of the sin, and the rain.

10:10 Et surrexit Esdras sacerdos, et dixit ad eos : Vos transgressi estis, et duxistis uxores alienigenas, ut adderetis super delictum Israël.

10:10 And Esdras the priest stood up, and said to them: You have transgressed, and taken strange wives, to add to the sins of Israel.

10:11 Et nunc date confessionem Domino Deo patrum vestrorum, et facite placitum ejus, et separamini a populis terræ, et ab uxoribus alienigenis.

10:11 And now make confession to the Lord the God of your fathers, and do his pleasure, and separate yourselves from the people of the land, and from your strange wives.

10:12 Et respondit universa multitudo, dixitque voce magna : Juxta verbum tuum ad nos, sic fiat.

10:12 And all the multitude answered and said with a loud voice: According to thy word unto us, so be it done.

10:13 Verumtamen quia populus multus est, et tempus pluviæ, et non sustinemus stare foris, et opus non est diei unius vel duorum (vehementer quippe peccavimus in sermone isto),

10:13 But as the people are many, and it is time of rain, and we are not able to stand without, and it is not a work of one day or two, (for we have exceedingly sinned in this matter,)

10:14 constituantur principes in universa multitudine : et omnes in civitatibus nostris qui duxerunt uxores alienigenas veniant in temporibus statutis, et cum his seniores per civitatem et civitatem, et judices ejus, donec avertatur ira Dei nostri a nobis super peccato hoc.

10:14 Let rulers be appointed in all the multitude: and in all our cities, let them that have taken strange wives come at the times appointed, and with them the ancients and the judges of every city, until the wrath of our God be turned away from us for this sin.

10:15 Igitur Jonathan filius Azahel, et Jaasia filius Thecue, steterunt super hoc, et Messollam et Sebethai Levites adjuverunt eos :

10:15 Then Jonathan the son of Azahel, and Jaasia the son of Thecua were appointed over this, and Mesollam and Sebethai, Levites, helped them:

10:16 feceruntque sic filii transmigrationis. Et abierunt Esdras sacerdos, et viri principes familiarum, in domos patrum suorum, et omnes per nomina sua, et sederunt in die primo mensis decimi ut quærerent rem.

10:16 And the children of the captivity did so. And Esdras the priest, and the men heads of the families in the houses of their fathers, and all by their names, went and sat down in the first day of the tenth month to examine the matter.

10:17 Et consummati sunt omnes viri, qui duxerant uxores alienigenas, usque ad diem primam mensis primi.

10:17 And they made an end with all the men that had taken strange wives by the first day of the first month.

10:18 Et inventi sunt de filiis sacerdotum qui duxerant uxores alienigenas. De filiis Josue filii Josedec, et fratres ejus, Maasia, et Eliezer, et Jarib, et Godolia.

10:18 And there were found among the sons of the priests that had taken strange wives: Of the sons of Josue the son of Josedec, and his brethren, Maasia, and Eliezer, and Jarib, and Godolia.

10:19 Et dederunt manus suas ut ejicerent uxores suas, et pro delicto suo arietem de ovibus offerrent.

10:19 And they gave their hands to put away their wives, and to offer for their offence a ram of the flock.

10:20 Et de filiis Emmer, Hanani, et Zebedia.

10:20 And of the sons of Emmer, Hanani, and Zebedia.

10:21 Et de filiis Harim, Maasia, et Elia, et Semeia, et Jehiel, et Ozias.

10:21 And of the sons of Harim, Maasia, and Elia, and Semeia, and Jehiel, and Ozias.

10:22 Et de filiis Pheshur, Elioënai, Maasia, Ismaël, Nathanaël, Jozabed, et Elasa.

10:22 And of the sons of Pheshur, Elioenai, Maasia, Ismael, Nathanael, Jozabed, and Elasa.

10:23 Et de filiis Levitarum, Jozabed, et Semei, et Celaia, ipse est Calita, Phataia, Juda, et Eliezer.

10:23 And of the sons of the Levites, Jozabed, and Semei, and Celaia, the same is Calita, Phataia, Juda, and Eliezer.

10:24 Et de cantoribus, Eliasib. Et de janitoribus, Sellum, et Telem, et Uri.

10:24 And of the singing men, Elisiab: and of the porters, Sellum, and Telem, and Uri.

10:25 Et ex Israël, de filiis Pharos, Remeia, et Jesia, et Melchia, et Miamin, et Eliezer, et Melchia, et Banea.

10:25 And of Israel, of the sons of Pharos, Remeia, and Jezia, and Melchia, and Miamin, and Eliezer, and Melchia, and Banea.

10:26 Et de filiis Ælam, Mathania, Zacharias, et Jehiel, et Abdi, et Jerimoth, et Elia.

10:26 And of the sons of Elam, Mathania, Zacharias, and Jehiel, and Abdi, and Jerimoth, and Elia.

10:27 Et de filiis Zethua, Elioënai, Eliasib, Mathania, et Jerimuth, et Zabad, et Aziza.

10:27 And of the sons of Zethua, Elioenai, Eliasib, Mathania, Jerimuth, and Zabad, and Aziaza.

10:28 Et de filiis Bebai, Johanan, Hanania, Zabbai, Athalai.

10:28 And of the sons of Babai, Johanan, Hanania, Zabbai, Athalai:

10:29 Et de filiis Bani, Mosollam, et Melluch, et Adaia, Jasub, et Saal, et Ramoth.

10:29 And of the sons of Bani, Mosollam, and Melluch, and Adaia, Jasub, and Saal, and Ramoth.

10:30 Et de filiis Phahath Moab, Edna, et Chalal, Banaias, et Maasias, Mathanias, Beseleel, Bennui, et Manasse.

10:30 And of the sons of Phahath, Moab, Edna, and Chalal, Banaias, and Maasias, Mathanias, Beseleel, Bennui, and Manasse.

10:31 Et de filiis Herem, Eliezer, Josue, Melchias, Semeias, Simeon,

10:31 And of the sons of Herem, Eliezer, Josue, Melchias, Semeias, Simeon,

10:32 Benjamin, Maloch, Samarias.

10:32 Benjamin, Maloch, Samarias.

10:33 Et de filiis Hasom, Mathanai, Mathatha, Zabad, Eliphelet, Jermai, Manasse, Semei.

10:33 And of the sons of Hasom, Mathanai, Mathatha, Zabad, Eliphelet, Jermai, Manasse, Semei.

10:34 De filiis Bani, Maadi, Amram, et Vel,

10:34 Of the sons of Bani, Maaddi, Amram, and Uel,

10:35 Baneas, et Badaias, Cheliau,

10:35 Baneas, and Badaias, Cheliau,

10:36 Vania, Marimuth, et Eliasib,

10:36 Vania, Marimuth, and Eliasib,

10:37 Mathanias, Mathanai, et Jasi,

10:37 Mathanias, Mathania, and Jasi,

10:38 et Bani, et Bennui, Semei,

10:38 And Bani, and Bennui, Semei,

10:39 et Salmias, et Nathan, et Adaias,

10:39 And Salmias, and Nathan, and Adaias,

10:40 et Mechnedebai, Sisai, Sarai,

10:40 And Mechnedebai, Sisai, Sarai,

10:41 Ezrel, et Selemiau, Semeria,

10:41 Ezrel, and Selemiau, Semeria,

10:42 Sellum, Amaria, Joseph.

10:42 Sellum, Amaria, Joseph.

10:43 De filiis Nebo, Jehiel, Mathathias, Zabad, Zabina, Jeddu, et Joël, et Banaia.

10:43 Of the sons of Nebo, Jehiel, Mathathias, Zabad, Zabina, Jeddu, and Joel, and Banaia.

10:44 Omnes hi acceperant uxores alienigenas, et fuerunt ex eis mulieres, quæ pepererant filios.

10:44 All these had taken strange wives, and there were among them women that had borne children.

Nehemiah

Chapter 1

1:1 Verba Nehemiæ filii Helchiæ. Et factum est in mense Casleu, anno vigesimo, et ego eram in Susis castro.

1:1 The words of Nehemiah the son of Helchias. And it came to pass in the month of Casleu, in the twentieth year, as I was in the castle of Susa,

1:2 Et venit Hanani, unus de fratribus meis, ipse et viri ex Juda : et interrogavi eos de Judæis qui remanserant, et supererant de captivitate, et Jerusalem.

1:2 That Hanani one of my brethren came, he and some men of Juda; and I asked them concerning the Jews, that remained and were left of the captivity, and concerning Jerusalem.

1:3 Et dixerunt mihi : Qui remanserunt, et relicti sunt de captivitate ibi in provincia, in afflictione magna sunt, et in opprobrio : et murus Jerusalem dissipatus est, et portæ ejus combustæ sunt igni.

1:3 And they said to me: They that have remained, and are left of the captivity there in the province, are in great affliction, and reproach: and the wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and the gates thereof are burnt with fire.

1:4 Cumque audissem verba hujuscemodi, sedi, et flevi, et luxi diebus multis : jejunabam, et orabam ante faciem Dei cæli :

1:4 And when I had heard these words, I sat down, and wept, and mourned for many days: and I fasted, and prayed before the face of the God of heaven.

1:5 et dixi : Quæso, Domine Deus cæli fortis, magne atque terribilis, qui custodis pactum et misericordiam cum his qui te diligunt, et custodiunt mandata tua :

1:5 And I said: I beseech thee, O Lord God of heaven, strong, great, and terrible, who keepest covenant and mercy with those that love thee, and keep thy commandments:

1:6 fiant aures tuæ auscultantes, et oculi tui aperti, ut audias orationem servi tui, quam ego oro coram te hodie nocte et die pro filiis Israël servis tuis : et confiteor pro peccatis filiorum Israël, quibus peccaverunt tibi : ego et domus patris mei peccavimus,

1:6 Let thy ears be attentive, and thy eyes open, to hear the prayer of thy servant, which I pray before thee now, night and day, for the children of Israel thy servants: and I confess the sins of the children of Israel, by which they have sinned against thee: I and my father's house have sinned.

1:7 vanitate seducti sumus, et non custodivimus mandatum tuum, et cæremonias, et judicia quæ præcepisti Moysi famulo tuo.

1:7 We have been seduced by vanity, and have not kept thy commandments, and ceremonies and judgments, which thou hast commanded thy servant Moses.

1:8 Memento verbi quod mandasti Moysi servo tuo, dicens : Cum transgressi fueritis, ego dispergam vos in populos :

1:8 Remember the word that thou commandedst to Moses thy servant, saying: If you shall transgress, I will scatter you abroad among the nations:

1:9 et si revertamini ad me, et custodiatis præcepta mea, et faciatis ea : etiamsi abducti fueritis ad extrema cæli, inde congregabo vos, et reducam in locum quem elegi ut habitaret nomen meum ibi.

1:9 But if you return to me, and keep my commandments, and do them, though you should be led away to the uttermost parts of the world, I will gather you from thence, and bring you back to the place which I have chosen for my name to dwell there.

1:10 Et ipsi servi tui, et populus tuus, quos redemisti in fortitudine tua magna, et in manu tua valida.

1:10 And these are thy servants, and thy people: whom thou hast redeemed by thy great strength, and by thy mighty hand.

1:11 Obsecro, Domine, sit auris tua attendens ad orationem servi tui, et ad orationem servorum tuorum, qui volunt timere nomen tuum : et dirige servum tuum hodie, et da ei misericordiam ante virum hunc. Ego enim eram pincerna regis.

1:11 I beseech thee, O Lord, let thy ear be attentive to the prayer of thy servant, and to the prayer of thy servants who desire to fear thy name: and direct thy servant this day, and give him mercy before this man. For I was the king's cupbearer.

Chapter 2

2:1 Factum est autem in mense Nisan, anno vigesimo Artaxerxis regis : et vinum erat ante eum, et levavi vinum, et dedi regi : et eram quasi languidus ante faciem ejus.

2:1 And it came to pass in the month of Nisan, in the twentieth year of Artaxerxes the king: that wine was before him, and I took up the wine, and gave it to the king: and I was as one languishing away before his face.

2:2 Dixitque mihi rex : Quare vultus tuus tristis est, cum te ægrotum non videam ? non est hoc frustra, sed malum nescio quod in corde tuo est. Et timui valde, ac nimis :

2:2 And the king said to me: Why is thy countenance sad, seeing thou dost not appear to be sick? this is not without cause, but some evil, I know not what, is in thy heart. And I was seized with an exceeding great fear:

2:3 et dixi regi : Rex, in æternum vive : quare non mœreat vultus meus, quia civitas domus sepulchrorum patris mei deserta est, et portæ ejus combustæ sunt igni ?

2:3 And I said to the king: O king, live for ever: why should not my countenance be sorrowful, seeing the city of the place of the sepulchres of my fathers is desolate, and the gates thereof are burnt with fire?

2:4 Et ait mihi rex : Pro qua re postulas ? Et oravi Deum cæli,

2:4 Then the king said to me: For what dost thou make request? And I prayed to the God of heaven,

2:5 et dixi ad regem : Si videtur regi bonum, et si placet servus tuus ante faciem tuam, ut mittas me in Judæam ad civitatem sepulchri patris mei, et ædificabo eam.

2:5 And I said to the king: If it seem good to the king, and if thy servant hath found favour in thy sight, that thou wouldst send me into Judea to the city of the sepulchre of my father, and I will build it.

2:6 Dixitque mihi rex, et regina quæ sedebat juxta eum : Usque ad quod tempus erit iter tuum, et quando reverteris ? Et placuit ante vultum regis, et misit me : et constitui ei tempus.

2:6 And the king said to me, and the queen that sat by him: For how long shall thy journey be, and when wilt thou return? And it pleased the king, and he sent me: and I fixed him a time.

2:7 Et dixi regi : Si regi videtur bonum, epistolas det mihi ad duces regionis trans flumen, ut traducant me, donec veniam in Judæam :

2:7 And I said to the king: If it seem good to the king, let him give me letters to the governors of the country beyond the river, that they convey me over, till I come into Judea:

2:8 et epistolam ad Asaph custodem saltus regis, ut det mihi ligna, ut tegere possim portas turris domus, et muros civitatis, et domum quam ingressus fuero. Et dedit mihi rex juxta manum Dei mei bonam mecum.

2:8 And a letter to Asaph the keeper of the king's forest, to give me timber that I may cover the gates of the tower of the house, and the walls of the city, and the house that I shall enter into. And the king gave me according to the good hand of my God with me.

2:9 Et veni ad duces regionis trans flumen, dedique eis epistolas regis. Miserat autem rex mecum principes militum, et equites.

2:9 And I came to the governors of the country beyond the river, and gave them the king's letters. And the king had sent with me captains of soldiers, and horsemen.

2:10 Et audierunt Sanaballat Horonites, et Tobias servus Ammanites : et contristati sunt afflictione magna, quod venisset homo qui quæreret prosperitatem filiorum Israël.

2:10 And Sanaballat the Horonite, and Tobias the servant, the Ammonite, heard it, and it grieved them exceedingly, that a man was come, who sought the prosperity of the children of Israel.

2:11 Et veni Jerusalem, et eram ibi tribus diebus.

2:11 And I came to Jerusalem, and was there three days.

2:12 Et surrexi nocte ego, et viri pauci mecum, et non indicavi cuiquam quid Deus dedisset in corde meo ut facerem in Jerusalem : et jumentum non erat mecum, nisi animal cui sedebam.

2:12 And I arose in the night, I and some few men with me, and I told not any man what God had put in my heart to do in Jerusalem, and there was no beast with me, but the beast that I rode upon.

2:13 Et egressus sum per portam vallis nocte, et ante fontem draconis, et ad portam stercoris, et considerabam murum Jerusalem dissipatum, et portas ejus consumptas igni.

2:13 And I went out by night by the gate of the valley, and before the dragon fountain, and to the dung gate, and I viewed the wall of Jerusalem which was broken down, and the gates thereof which were consumed with fire.

2:14 Et transivi ad portam fontis, et ad aquæductum regis, et non erat locus jumento cui sedebam ut transiret.

2:14 And I passed to the gate of the fountain, and to the king's aqueduct, and there was no place for the beast on which I rode to pass.

2:15 Et ascendi per torrentem nocte, et considerabam murum, et reversus veni ad portam vallis, et redii.

2:15 And I went up in the night by the torrent, and viewed the wall, and going back I came to the gate of the valley, and returned.

2:16 Magistratus autem nesciebant quo abiissem, aut quid ego facerem : sed et Judæis, et sacerdotibus, et optimatibus, et magistratibus, et reliquis qui faciebant opus, usque ad id loci nihil indicaveram.

2:16 But the magistrates knew not whither I went, or what I did: neither had I as yet told any thing to the Jews, or to the priests, or to the nobles, or to the magistrates, or to the rest that did the work.

2:17 Et dixi eis : Vos nostis afflictionem in qua sumus : quia Jerusalem deserta est, et portæ ejus consumptæ sunt igni : venite, et ædificemus muros Jerusalem, et non simus ultra opprobrium.

2:17 Then I said to them: You know the affliction wherein we are, because Jerusalem is desolate, and the gates thereof are consumed with fire: come, and let us build up the walls of Jerusalem, and let us be no longer a reproach.

2:18 Et indicavi eis manum Dei mei, quod esset bona mecum, et verba regis quæ locutus esset mihi, et aio : Surgamus, et ædificemus. Et confortatæ sunt manus eorum in bono.

2:18 And I shewed them how the hand of my God was good with me, and the king's words, which he had spoken to me, and I said: Let us rise up, and build. And their hands were strengthened in good.

2:19 Audierunt autem Sanaballat Horonites, et Tobias servus Ammanites, et Gosem Arabs, et subsannaverunt nos, et despexerunt, dixeruntque : Quæ est hæc res quam facitis ? numquid contra regem vos rebellatis ?

2:19 But Sanaballat the Horonite, and Tobias the servant, the Ammonite, and Gossem the Arabian heard of it, and they scoffed at us, and despised us, and said: What is this thing that you do? are you going to rebel against the king?

2:20 Et reddidi eis sermonem, dixique ad eos : Deus cæli ipse nos juvat, et nos servi ejus sumus : surgamus et ædificemus : vobis autem non est pars, et justitia, et memoria in Jerusalem.

2:20 And I answered them, and said to them: The God of heaven he helpeth us, and we are his servants: let us rise up and build: but you have no part, nor justice, nor remembrance in Jerusalem.

Chapter 3

3:1 Et surrexit Eliasib sacerdos magnus, et fratres ejus sacerdotes, et ædificaverunt portam gregis : ipsi sanctificaverunt eam, et statuerunt valvas ejus, et usque ad turrim centum cubitorum sanctificaverunt eam, usque ad turrim Hananeel.

3:1 Then Eliasib the high priest arose, and his brethren the priests, and they built the flock gate: they sanctified it, and set up the doors thereof, even unto the tower of a hundred cubits they sanctified it unto the tower of Hananeel.

3:2 Et juxta eum ædificaverunt viri Jericho : et juxta eum ædificavit Zachur filius Amri.

3:2 And next to him the men of Jericho built: and next to them built Zachur the son of Amri.

3:3 Portam autem piscium ædificaverunt filii Asnaa : ipsi texerunt eam, et statuerunt valvas ejus, et seras, et vectes. Et juxta eos ædificavit Marimuth filius Uriæ, filii Accus.

3:3 But the fish gate the sons of Asnaa built: they covered it, and set up the doors thereof, and the locks, and the bars. And next to them built Marimuth the son of Urias the son of Accus.

3:4 Et juxta eum ædificavit Mosollam filius Barachiæ, filii Mesezebel : et juxta eos ædificavit Sadoc filius Baana.

3:4 And next to him built Mosollam the son of Barachias, the son of Merezebel, and next to them built Sadoc the son of Baana.

3:5 Et juxta eos ædificaverunt Thecueni : optimates autem eorum non supposuerunt colla sua in opere Domini sui.

3:5 And next to them the Thecuites built: but their great men did not put their necks to the work of their Lord.

3:6 Et portam veterem ædificaverunt Jojada filius Phasea, et Mosollam filius Besodia : ipsi texerunt eam, et statuerunt valvas ejus, et seras, et vectes.

3:6 And Joiada the son of Phasea, and Mosollam the son of Besodia built the old gate: they covered it and set up the doors thereof, and the locks, and the bars.

3:7 Et juxta eos ædificaverunt Meltias Gabaonites, et Jadon Meronathites, viri de Gabaon et Maspha, pro duce qui erat in regione trans flumen.

3:7 And next to them built Meltias the Gabaonite, and Jadon the Meronathite, the men of Gabaon and Maspha, for the governor that was in the country beyond the river.

3:8 Et juxta eum ædificavit Eziel filius Araia aurifex : et juxta eum ædificavit Ananias filius pigmentarii : et dimiserunt Jerusalem usque ad murum plateæ latioris.

3:8 And next to him built Eziel the son of Araia the goldsmith: and next to him built Ananias the son of the perfumer: and they left Jerusalem unto the wall of the broad street.

3:9 Et juxta eum ædificavit Raphaia filius Hur, princeps vici Jerusalem.

3:9 And next to him built Raphaia the son of Hur, lord of the street of Jerusalem.

3:10 Et juxta eum ædificavit Jedaia filius Haromaph contra domum suam : et juxta eum ædificavit Hattus filius Haseboniæ.

3:10 And next to him Jedaia the son of Haromaph over against his own house: and next to him built Hattus the son of Hasebonia.

3:11 Mediam partem vici ædificavit Melchias filius Herem, et Hasub filius Phahath Moab, et turrim furnorum.

3:11 Melchias the son of Herem, and Hasub the son of Phahath Moab, built half the street, and the tower of the furnaces.

3:12 Et juxta eum ædificavit Sellum filius Alohes, princeps mediæ partis vici Jerusalem, ipse et filiæ ejus.

3:12 And next to him built Sellum the son of Alohes, lord of half the street of Jerusalem, he and his daughters.

3:13 Et portam vallis ædificavit Hanun, et habitatores Zanoë : ipsi ædificaverunt eam, et statuerunt valvas ejus, et seras, et vectes, et mille cubitos in muro usque ad portam sterquilinii.

3:13 And the gate of the valley Hanun built, and the inhabitants of Zanoe: they built it, and set up the doors thereof, and the locks, and the bars, and a thousand cubits in the wall unto the gate of the dunghill.

3:14 Et portam sterquilinii ædificavit Melchias filius Rechab, princeps vici Bethacharam : ipse ædificavit eam, et statuit valvas ejus, et seras, et vectes.

3:14 And the gate of the dunghill Melchias the son of Rechab built, lord of the street of Bethacharam: he built it, and set up the doors thereof, and the locks, and the bars.

3:15 Et portam fontis ædificavit Sellum filius Cholhoza, princeps pagi Maspha : ipse ædificavit eam, et texit, et statuit valvas ejus, et seras, et vectes, et muros piscinæ Siloë in hortum regis, et usque ad gradus qui descendunt de civitate David.

3:15 And the gate of the fountain, Sellum, the son of Cholhoza, built, lord of the street of Maspha: he built it, and covered it, and set up the doors thereof, and the locks, and the bars, and the walls of the pool of Siloe unto the king's guard, and unto the steps that go down from the city of David.

3:16 Post eum ædificavit Nehemias filius Azboc, princeps dimidiæ partis vici Bethsur, usque contra sepulchrum David, et usque ad piscinam quæ grandi opere constructa est, et usque ad domum fortium.

3:16 After him built Nehemiah the son of Azboc, lord of half the street of Bethsur, as far as over against the sepulchre of David, and to the pool, that was built with great labour, and to the house of the mighty.

3:17 Post eum ædificaverunt Levitæ, Rehum filius Benni : post eum ædificavit Hasebias princeps dimidiæ partis vici Ceilæ in vico suo.

3:17 After him built the Levites, Rehum the son of Benni. After him built Hasebias, lord of half the street of Ceila in his own street.

3:18 Post eum ædificaverunt fratres eorum : Bavai filius Enadad, princeps dimidiæ partis Ceilæ :

3:18 After him built their brethren Bavai the son of Enadad, lord of half Ceila.

3:19 et ædificavit juxta eum Azer filius Josue, princeps Maspha, mensuram secundam, contra ascensum firmissimi anguli.

3:19 And next to him Aser the son of Josue, lord of Maspha, built another measure, over against the going up of the strong corner.

3:20 Post eum in monte ædificavit Baruch filius Zachai mensuram secundam, ab angulo usque ad portam domus Eliasib sacerdotis magni.

3:20 After him in the mount Baruch the son of Zachai built another measure, from the corner to the door of the house of Eliasib the high priest.

3:21 Post eum ædificavit Merimuth filius Uriæ filii Haccus, mensuram secundam, a porta domus Eliasib, donec extenderetur domus Eliasib.

3:21 After him Merimuth the son of Urias the son of Haccus, built another measure, from the door of the house of Eliasib, to the end of the house of Eliasib.

3:22 Et post eum ædificaverunt sacerdotes, viri de campestribus Jordanis.

3:22 And after him built the priests, the men of the plains of the Jordan.

3:23 Post eum ædificavit Benjamin et Hasub contra domum suam : et post eum ædificavit Azarias filius Maasiæ filii Ananiæ contra domum suam.

3:23 After him built Benjamin and Hasub, over against their own house: and after him built Azarias the son of Maasias the son of Ananias over against his house.

3:24 Post eum ædificavit Bennui filius Henadad mensuram secundam, a domo Azariæ usque ad flexuram, et usque ad angulum.

3:24 After him built Bennui the son of Hanadad another measure, from the house of Azarias unto the bending, and unto the corner.

3:25 Phalel filius Ozi contra flexuram, et turrim quæ eminet de domo regis excelsa, id est, in atrio carceris : post eum Phadaia filius Pharos.

3:25 Phalel, the son of Ozi, over against the bending and the tower, which lieth out from the king's high house, that is, in the court of the prison: after him Phadaia the son of Pharos.

3:26 Nathinæi autem habitabant in Ophel usque contra portam aquarum ad orientem, et turrim quæ prominebat.

3:26 And the Nathinites dwelt in Ophel, as far as over against the water gate toward the east, and the tower that stood out.

3:27 Post eum ædificaverunt Thecueni mensuram secundam e regione, a turre magna et eminente usque ad murum templi.

3:27 After him the Thecuites built another measure over against, from the great tower that standeth out unto the wall of the temple.

3:28 Sursum autem a porta equorum ædificaverunt sacerdotes, unusquisque contra domum suam.

3:28 And upward from the horse gate the priests built, every man over against his house.

3:29 Post eos ædificavit Sadoc filius Emmer contra domum suam. Et post eum ædificavit Semaia filius Secheniæ, custos portæ orientalis.

3:29 After them built Sadoc the son of Emmer over against his house. And after him built Semaia the son of Sechenias, keeper of the east gate.

3:30 Post eum ædificavit Hanania filius Selemiæ, et Hanun filius Seleph sextus, mensuram secundam : post eum ædificavit Mosollam filius Barachiæ, contra gazophylacium suum. Post eum ædificavit Melchias filius aurificis usque ad domum Nathinæorum, et scruta vendentium contra portam judicialem, et usque ad cœnaculum anguli.

3:30 After him built Hanania the son of Selemia, and Hanun the sixth son of Seleph, another measure: after him built Mosollam the son of Barachias over against his treasury. After him Melcias the goldsmith's son built unto the house of the Nathinites, and of the sellers of small wares, over against the judgment gate, and unto the chamber of the corner.

3:31 Et inter cœnaculum anguli in porta gregis, ædificaverunt aurifices et negotiatores.

3:31 And within the chamber of the corner of the flock gate, the goldsmiths and the merchants built.

Chapter 4

4:1 Factum est autem, cum audisset Sanaballat quod ædificaremus murum, iratus est valde : et motus nimis subsannavit Judæos,

4:1 And it came to pass, that when Sanaballat heard that we were building the wall he was angry: and being moved exceedingly he scoffed at the Jews.

4:2 et dixit coram fratribus suis, et frequentia Samaritanorum : Quid Judæi faciunt imbecilles ? num dimittent eos gentes ? num sacrificabunt, et complebunt in una die ? numquid ædificare poterunt lapides de acervis pulveris, qui combusti sunt ?

4:2 And said before his brethren, and the multitude of the Samaritans: What are the silly Jews doing? Will the Gentiles let them alone? will they sacrifice and make an end in a day? are they able to raise stones out of the heaps of the rubbish, which are burnt?

4:3 Sed et Tobias Ammanites, proximus ejus, ait : Ædificent : si ascenderit vulpes, transiliet murum eorum lapideum.

4:3 Tobias also the Ammonite who was by him said: Let them build: if a fox go up, he will leap over their stone wall.

4:4 Audi, Deus noster, quia facti sumus despectui : converte opprobrium super caput eorum, et da eos in despectionem in terra captivitatis.

4:4 Hear thou our God, for we are despised: turn their reproach upon their own head, and give them to be despised in a land of captivity.

4:5 Ne operias iniquitatem eorum, et peccatum eorum coram facie tua non deleatur, quia irriserunt ædificantes.

4:5 Cover not their iniquity, and let not their sin be blotted out from before thy face, because they have mocked thy builders.

4:6 Itaque ædificavimus murum, et conjunximus totum usque ad partem dimidiam : et provocatum est cor populi ad operandum.

4:6 So we built the wall, and joined it all together unto the half thereof: and the heart of the people was excited to work.

4:7 Factum est autem, cum audisset Sanaballat, et Tobias, et Arabes, et Ammanitæ, et Azotii, quod obducta esset cicatrix muri Jerusalem, et quod cœpissent interrupta concludi, irati sunt nimis.

4:7 And it came to pass, when Sanaballat, and Tobias, and the Arabians, and the Ammonites, and the Azotians heard that the walls of Jerusalem were made up, and the breaches began to be closed, that they were exceedingly angry.

4:8 Et congregati sunt omnes pariter ut venirent, et pugnarent contra Jerusalem, et molirentur insidias.

4:8 And they all assembled themselves together, to come, and to fight against Jerusalem, and to prepare ambushes.

4:9 Et oravimus Deum nostrum, et posuimus custodes super murum die ac nocte contra eos.

4:9 And we prayed to our God, and set watchmen upon the wall day and night against them.

4:10 Dixit autem Judas : Debilitata est fortitudo portantis, et humus nimia est, et nos non poterimus ædificare murum.

4:10 And Juda said: The strength of the bearer of burdens is decayed, and the rubbish is very much, and we shall not be able to build the wall.

4:11 Et dixerunt hostes nostri : Nesciant, et ignorent donec veniamus in medium eorum, et interficiamus eos, et cessare faciamus opus.

4:11 And our enemies said: Let them not know, nor understand, till we come in the midst of them, and kill them, and cause the work to cease.

4:12 Factum est autem venientibus Judæis qui habitabant juxta eos, et dicentibus nobis per decem vices, ex omnibus locis quibus venerant ad nos,

4:12 And it came to pass, that when the Jews that dwelt by them came and told us ten times, out of all the places from whence they came to us,

4:13 statui in loco post murum per circuitum populum in ordinem cum gladiis suis, et lanceis, et arcubus.

4:13 I set the people in the place behind the wall round about in order, with their swords, and spears, and bows.

4:14 Et perspexi atque surrexi : et aio ad optimates et magistratus, et ad reliquam partem vulgi : Nolite timere a facie eorum : Domini magni et terribilis mementote, et pugnate pro fratribus vestris, filiis vestris, et filiabus vestris, et uxoribus vestris, et domibus vestris.

4:14 And I looked and rose up: and I said to the chief men and the magistrates, and to the rest of the common people: be not afraid of them. Remember the Lord who is great and terrible, and fight for your brethren, your sons, and your daughters, and your wives, and your houses.

4:15 Factum est autem, cum audissent inimici nostri nuntiatum esse nobis, dissipavit Deus consilium eorum. Et reversi sumus omnes ad muros, unusquisque ad opus suum.

4:15 And it came to pass, when our enemies heard that the thing had been told us, that God defeated their counsel. And we returned all of us to the walls, every man to his work.

4:16 Et factum est a die illa, media pars juvenum eorum faciebat opus, et media parata erat ad bellum : et lanceæ, et scuta, et arcus, et loricæ, et principes post eos in omni domo Juda.

4:16 And it came to pass from that day forward, that half of their young men did the work, and half were ready for to fight, with spears, and shields, and bows, and coats of mail, and the rulers were behind them in all the house of Juda.

4:17 Ædificantium in muro, et portantium onera, et imponentium : una manu sua faciebat opus, et altera tenebat gladium :

4:17 Of them that built on the wall and that carried burdens, and that laded: with one of his hands he did the work, and with the other he held a sword.

4:18 ædificentium enim unusquisque gladio erat accinctus renes. Et ædificabant, et clangebant buccina juxta me.

4:18 For every one of the builders was girded with a sword about his reins. And they built, and sounded with a trumpet by me.

4:19 Et dixi ad optimates, et ad magistratus, et ad reliquam partem vulgi : Opus grande est et latum, et nos separati sumus in muro procul alter ab altero :

4:19 And I said to the nobles, and to the magistrates, and to the rest of the common people: The work is great and wide, and we are separated on the wall one far from another:

4:20 in loco quocumque audieritis clangorem tubæ, illuc concurrite ad nos : Deus noster pugnabit pro nobis.

4:20 In what place soever you shall hear the sound of the trumpet, run all thither unto us: our God will fight for us.

4:21 Et nos ipsi faciamus opus, et media pars nostrum teneat lanceas ab ascensu auroræ donec egrediantur astra.

4:21 And let us do the work: and let one half of us hold our spears from the rising of the morning, till the stars appear.

4:22 In tempore quoque illo dixi populo : Unusquisque cum puero suo maneat in medio Jerusalem, et sint nobis vices per noctem et diem ad operandum.

4:22 At that time also I said to the people: Let every one with his servant stay in the midst of Jerusalem, and let us take our turns in the night, and by day, to work.

4:23 Ego autem et fratres mei, et pueri mei, et custodes, qui erant post me, non deponebamus vestimenta nostra : unusquisque tantum nudabatur ad baptismum.

4:23 Now I and my brethren, and my servants, and the watchmen that followed me, did not put off our clothes: only every man stripped himself when he was to be washed.

Chapter 5

5:1 Et factus est clamor populi et uxorum ejus magnus adversus fratres suos Judæos.

5:1 Now there was a great cry of the people, and of their wives against their brethren the Jews.

5:2 Et erant qui dicerent : Filii nostri et filiæ nostræ multæ sunt nimis : accipiamus pro pretio eorum frumentum, et comedamus, et vivamus.

5:2 And there were some that said: Our sons and our daughters are very many: let us take up corn for the price of them, and let us eat and live.

5:3 Et erant qui dicerent : Agros nostros, et vineas, et domus nostras opponamus, et accipiamus frumentum in fame.

5:3 And there were some that said: Let us mortgage our lands, and our vineyards, and our houses, and let us take corn because of the famine.

5:4 Et alii dicebant : Mutuo sumamus pecunias in tributa regis, demusque agros nostros et vineas :

5:4 And others said: Let us borrow money for the king's tribute, and let us give up our fields and vineyards:

5:5 et nunc sicut carnes fratrum nostrorum, sic carnes nostræ sunt : et sicut filii eorum, ita et filii nostri : ecce nos subjugamus filios nostros et filias nostras in servitutem, et de filiabus nostris sunt famulæ, nec habemus unde possint redimi : et agros nostros et vineas nostras alii possident.

5:5 And now our flesh is as the flesh of our brethren: and our children as their children. Behold we bring into bondage our sons and our daughters, and some of our daughters are bondwomen already, neither have we wherewith to redeem them, and our fields and our vineyards other men possess.

5:6 Et iratus sum nimis cum audissem clamorem eorum secundum verba hæc :

5:6 And I was exceedingly angry when I heard their cry according to these words.

5:7 cogitavitque cor meum mecum, et increpavi optimates et magistratus, et dixi eis : Usurasne singuli a fratribus vestris exigitis ? Et congregavi adversum eos concionem magnam,

5:7 And my heart thought with myself: and I rebuked the nobles and magistrates, and said to them: Do you every one exact usury of your brethren? And I gathered together a great assembly against them,

5:8 et dixi eis : Nos, ut scitis, redemimus fratres nostros Judæos, qui venditi fuerant gentibus secundum possibilitatem nostram : et vos igitur vendetis fratres vestros, et redimemus eos ? Et siluerunt, nec invenerunt quid responderent.

5:8 And I said to them: We, as you know, have redeemed according to our ability our brethren the Jews, that were sold to the Gentiles: and will you then sell your brethren, for us to redeem them? And they held their peace, and found not what to answer.

5:9 Dixique ad eos : Non est bona res quam facitis : quare non in timore Dei nostri ambulastis, ne exprobretur nobis a gentibus inimicis nostris ?

5:9 And I said to them: The thing you do is not good: why walk you not in the fear of our God, that we be not exposed to the reproaches of the Gentiles our enemies?

5:10 Et ego, et fratres mei, et pueri mei commodavimus plurimis pecuniam et frumentum. Non repetamus in commune istud : æs alienum concedamus quod debetur nobis.

5:10 Both I and my brethren, and my servants, have lent money and corn to many: let us all agree not to call for it again; let us forgive the debt that is owing to us.

5:11 Reddite eis hodie agros suos, et vineas suas, et oliveta sua, et domos suas : quin potius et centesimum pecuniæ, frumenti, vini et olei, quam exigere soletis ab eis, date pro illis.

5:11 Restore ye to them this day their fields, and their vineyards, and their oliveyards, and their houses: and the hundredth part of the money, and of the corn, the wine, and the oil, which you were wont to exact of them, give it rather for them.

5:12 Et dixerunt : Reddemus, et ab eis nihil quæremus : sicque faciemus ut loqueris. Et vocavi sacerdotes, et adjuravi eos ut facerent juxta quod dixeram.

5:12 And they said: We will restore, and we will require nothing of them: and we will do as thou sayest. And I called the priests and took an oath of them, to do according to what I had said.

5:13 Insuper excussi sinum meum, et dixi : Sic excutiat Deus omnem virum qui non compleverit verbum istud, de domo sua, et de laboribus suis : sic excutiatur, et vacuus fiat. Et dixit universa multitudo : Amen : et laudaverunt Deum. Fecit ergo populus sicut erat dictum.

5:13 Moreover I shook my lap, and said: So may God shake every man that shall not accomplish this word, out of his house, and out of his labours, thus may he be shaken out, and become empty. And all the multitude said: Amen. And they praised God. And the people did according to what was said.

5:14 A die autem illa, qua præceperat rex mihi ut essem dux in terra Juda, ab anno vigesimo usque ad annum trigesimum secundum Artaxerxis regis per annos duodecim, ego et fratres mei annonas quæ ducibus debebantur non comedimus.

5:14 And from the day, in which the king commanded me to be governor in the land of Juda, from the twentieth year even to the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes the king, for twelve years, I and my brethren did not eat the yearly allowance that was due to the governors.

5:15 Duces autem primi, qui fuerant ante me, gravaverunt populum, et acceperunt ab eis in pane, et vino, et pecunia, quotidie siclos quadraginta : sed et ministri eorum depresserunt populum. Ego autem non feci ita propter timorem Dei :

5:15 But the former governors that had been before me, were chargeable to the people, and took of them in bread, and wine, and in money every day forty sicles: and their officers also oppressed the people. But I did not so for the fear of God.

5:16 quin potius in opere muri ædificavi, et agrum non emi, et omnes pueri mei congregati ad opus erant.

5:16 Moreover I built in the work of the wall, and I bought no land, and all my servants were gathered together to the work.

5:17 Judæi quoque et magistratus centum quinquaginta viri, et qui veniebant ad nos de gentibus quæ in circuitu nostro sunt, in mensa mea erant.

5:17 The Jews also and the magistrates to the number of one hundred and fifty men, were at my table, besides them that came to us from among the nations that were round about us.

5:18 Parabatur autem mihi per dies singulos bos unus, arietes sex electi, exceptis volatilibus, et inter dies decem vina diversa, et alia multa tribuebam : insuper et annonas ducatus mei non quæsivi : valde enim attenuatus erat populus.

5:18 And there was prepared for me day be day one ox, and six choice rams, besides fowls, and once in ten days I gave store of divers wines, and many other things: yet I did not require my yearly allowance as governor: for the people were very much impoverished.

5:19 Memento mei, Deus meus, in bonum, secundum omnia quæ feci populo huic.

5:19 Remember me, O my God, for good according to all that I have done for this people.

Chapter 6

6:1 Factum est autem, cum audisset Sanaballat, et Tobias, et Gossem Arabs, et ceteri inimici nostri, quod ædificassem ego murum, et non esset in ipso residua interruptio (usque ad tempus autem illud valvas non posueram in portis),

6:1 And it came to pass, when Sanaballat, and Tobias, and Gossem the Arabian, and the rest of our enemies, heard that I had built the wall, and that there was no breach left in it, (though at that time I had not set up the doors in the gates,)

6:2 miserunt Sanaballat et Gossem ad me, dicentes : Veni, et percutiamus fœdus pariter in viculis in campo Ono. Ipsi autem cogitabant ut facerent mihi malum.

6:2 Sanaballat and Gossem sent to me, saying: Come, and let us make a league together in the villages, in the plain of Ono. But they thought to do me mischief.

6:3 Misi ergo ad eos nuntios, dicens : Opus grande ego facio, et non possum descendere, ne forte negligatur cum venero, et descendero ad vos.

6:3 And I sent messengers to them, saying: I am doing a great work, and I cannot come down, lest it be neglected whilst I come, and go down to you.

6:4 Miserunt autem ad me secundum verbum hoc per quatuor vices : et respondi eis juxta sermonem priorem.

6:4 And they sent to me according to this word, four times: and I answered them after the same manner.

6:5 Et misit ad me Sanaballat juxta verbum prius quinta vice puerum suum, et epistolam habebat in manu sua scriptam hoc modo :

6:5 And Sanaballat sent his servant to me the fifth time according to the former word, and he had a letter in his hand written in this manner:

6:6 In gentibus auditum est, et Gossem dixit, quod tu et Judæi cogitetis rebellare, et propterea ædifices murum, et levare te velis super eos regem : propter quam causam

6:6 It is reported amongst the Gentiles, and Gossem hath said it, that thou and the Jews think to rebel, and therefore thou buildest the wall, and hast a mind to set thyself king over them: for which end

6:7 et prophetas posueris, qui prædicent de te in Jerusalem, dicentes : Rex in Judæa est. Auditurus est rex verba hæc : idcirco nunc veni, ut ineamus consilium pariter.

6:7 Thou hast also set up prophets, to preach of thee at Jerusalem, saying: There is a king in Judea. The king will hear of these things: therefore come now, that we may take counsel together.

6:8 Et misi ad eos, dicens : Non est factum secundum verba hæc, quæ tu loqueris : de corde enim tuo tu componis hæc.

6:8 And I sent to them, saying: There is no such thing done as thou sayest: but thou feignest these things out of thy own heart.

6:9 Omnes enim hi terrebant nos, cogitantes quod cessarent manus nostræ ab opere, et quiesceremus : quam ob causam magis confortavi manus meas.

6:9 For all these men thought to frighten us, thinking that our hands would cease from the work, and that we would leave off. Wherefore I strengthened my hands the more:

6:10 Et ingressus sum domum Semaiæ filii Dalaiæ filii Metabeel secreto. Qui ait : Tractemus nobiscum in domo Dei in medio templi, et claudamus portas ædis : quia venturi sunt ut interficiant te, et nocte venturi sunt ad occidendum te.

6:10 And I went into the house of Samaia the son of Delaia, the son of Metabeel privately. And he said: Let us consult together in the house of God in the midst of the temple: and let us shut the doors of the temple, for they will come to kill thee, and in the night they will come to slay thee.

6:11 Et dixi : Num quisquam similis mei fugit ? et quis ut ego ingredietur templum, et vivet ? non ingrediar.

6:11 And I said: Should such a man as I flee? and who is there that being as I am, would go into the temple, to save his life? I will not go in.

6:12 Et intellexi quod Deus non misisset eum, sed quasi vaticinans locutus esset ad me, et Tobias et Sanaballat conduxissent eum.

6:12 And I understood that God had not sent him, but that he had spoken to me as if he had been prophesying, and Tobias, and Sanaballat had hired him.

6:13 Acceperat enim pretium, ut territus facerem, et peccarem, et haberent malum quod exprobrarent mihi.

6:13 For he had taken money, that I being afraid should do this thing, and sin, and they might have some evil to upbraid me withal.

6:14 Memento mei, Domine, pro Tobia et Sanaballat, juxta opera eorum talia : sed et Noadiæ prophetæ, et ceterorum prophetarum, qui terrebant me.

6:14 Remember me, O Lord, for Tobias and Sanaballat, according to their works of this kind: and Noadias the prophet, and the rest of the prophets that would have put me in fear.

6:15 Completus est autem murus vigesimo quinto die mensis Elul, quinquaginta duobus diebus.

6:15 But the wall was finished the five and twentieth day of the month of Elul, in two and fifty days.

6:16 Factum est ergo cum audissent omnes inimici nostri, ut timerent universæ gentes quæ erant in circuitu nostro, et conciderent intra semetipsos, et scirent quod a Deo factum esset opus hoc.

6:16 And it came to pass when all our enemies heard of it, that all nations which were round about us, were afraid, and were cast down within themselves, for they perceived that this work was the work of God.

6:17 Sed et in diebus illis multæ optimatum Judæorum epistolæ mittebantur ad Tobiam, et a Tobia veniebant ad eos.

6:17 Moreover in those days many letters were sent by the principal men of the Jews to Tobias, and from Tobias there came letters to them.

6:18 Multi enim erant in Judæa habentes juramentum ejus, quia gener erat Secheniæ filii Area, et Johanan filius ejus acceperat filiam Mosollam filii Barachiæ :

6:18 For there were many in Judea sworn to him, because he was the son in law of Sechenias the son of Area, and Johanan his son had taken to wife the daughter of Mosollam the son of Barachias.

6:19 sed et laudabant eum coram me, et verba mea nuntiabant ei : et Tobias mittebat epistolas ut terreret me.

6:19 And they praised him also before me, and they related my words to him: And Tobias sent letters to put me in fear.

Chapter 7

7:1 Postquam autem ædificatus est murus, et posui valvas, et recensui janitores, et cantores, et Levitas,

7:1 Now after the wall was built, and I had set up the doors, and numbered the porters and singing men, and Levites:

7:2 præcepi Hanani fratri meo, et Hananiæ principi domus de Jerusalem (ipse enim quasi vir verax et timens Deum plus ceteris videbatur),

7:2 I commanded Hanani my brother, and Hananias ruler of the house of Jerusalem, (for he seemed as a sincere man, and one that feared God above the rest,)

7:3 et dixi eis : Non aperiantur portæ Jerusalem usque ad calorem solis. Cumque adhuc assisterent, clausæ portæ sunt, et oppilatæ : et posui custodes de habitatoribus Jerusalem, singulos per vices suas, et unumquemque contra domum suam.

7:3 And I said to them: Let not the gates of Jerusalem be opened till the sun be hot. And while they were yet standing by the gates were shut, and barred: and I set watchmen of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, every one by their courses, and every man over against his house.

7:4 Civitas autem erat lata nimis et grandis, et populus parvus in medio ejus, et non erant domus ædificatæ.

7:4 And the city was very wide and great, and the people few in the midst thereof, and the houses were not built.

7:5 Deus autem dedit in corde meo, et congregavi optimates, et magistratus, et vulgus, ut recenserem eos : et inveni librum census eorum qui ascenderant primum, et inventum est scriptum in eo.

7:5 But God had put in my heart, and I assembled the princes and magistrates, and common people, to number them: and I found a book of the number of them who came up at first and therein it was found written:

7:6 Isti filii provinciæ, qui ascenderunt de captivitate migrantium, quos transtulerat Nabuchodonosor rex Babylonis, et reversi sunt in Jerusalem et in Judæam, unusquisque in civitatem suam.

7:6 These are the children of the province, who came up from the captivity of them that had been carried away, whom Nabuchodonosor the king of Babylon had carried away, and who returned into Judea, every one into his own city.

7:7 Qui venerunt cum Zorobabel, Josue, Nehemias, Azarias, Raamias, Nahamani, Mardochæus, Belsam, Mespharath, Begoai, Nahum, Baana. Numerus virorum populi Israël :

7:7 Who came with Zorobabel, Josue, Nehemiah, Azarias, Raamias, Nahamani, Mardochai, Belsam, Mespharath, Begoia, Nahum, Baana. The number of the men of the people of Israel:

7:8 filii Pharos, duo millia centum septuaginta duo :

7:8 The children of Pharos, two thousand one hundred seventy-two.

7:9 filii Saphatia, trecenti septuaginta duo :

7:9 The children of Sephatia, three hundred seventy-two.

7:10 filii Area, sexcenti quinquaginta duo :

7:10 The children of Area, six hundred fifty-two.

7:11 filii Phahathmoab filiorum Josue et Joab, duo millia octingenti decem et octo :

7:11 The children of Phahath Moab of the children of Josue and Joab, two thousand eight hundred eighteen.

7:12 filii Ælam, mille ducenti quinquaginta quatuor :

7:12 The children of Elam, one thousand two hundred fifty-four.

7:13 filii Zethua, octingenti quadraginta quinque :

7:13 The children of Zethua, eight hundred forty-five.

7:14 filii Zachai, septingenti sexaginta :

7:14 The children of Zachai, seven hundred sixty.

7:15 filii Bannui, sexcenti quadraginta octo :

7:15 The children of Bannui, six hundred forty-eight.

7:16 filii Bebai, sexcenti viginti octo :

7:16 The children of Bebai, six hundred twenty-eight.

7:17 filii Azgad, duo millia trecenti viginti duo :

7:17 The children of Azgad, two thousand three hundred twenty-two.

7:18 filii Adonicam, sexcenti sexaginta septem :

7:18 The children of Adonicam, six hundred sixty-seven.

7:19 filii Beguai, duo millia sexaginta septem :

7:19 The children of Beguai, two thousand sixty-seven.

7:20 filii Adin, sexcenti quinquaginta quinque :

7:20 The children of Adin, six hundred fifty-five.

7:21 filii Ater, filii Hezeciæ, nonaginta octo :

7:21 The children of Ater, children of Hezechias, ninety-eight.

7:22 filii Hasem, trecenti viginti octo :

7:22 The children of Hasem, three hundred twenty-eight.

7:23 filii Besai, trecenti viginti quatuor :

7:23 The children of Besai, three hundred twenty-four.

7:24 filii Hareph, centum duodecim :

7:24 The children of Hareph, a hundred and twelve.

7:25 filii Gabaon, nonaginta quinque :

7:25 The children of Gabaon, ninety-five.

7:26 filii Bethlehem et Netupha, centum octoginta octo.

7:26 The children of Bethlehem, and Netupha, a hundred eighty-eight.

7:27 Viri Anathoth, centum viginti octo.

7:27 The men of Anathoth, a hundred twenty-eight.

7:28 Viri Bethazmoth, quadraginta duo.

7:28 The men of Bethazmoth, forty-two.

7:29 Viri Cariathiarim, Cephira, et Beroth, septingenti quadraginta tres.

7:29 The men of Cariathiarim, Cephira, and Beroth, seven hundred forty-three.

7:30 Viri Rama et Geba, sexcenti viginti unus.

7:30 The men of Rama and Geba, six hundred twenty-one.

7:31 Viri Machmas, centum viginti duo.

7:31 The men of Machmas, a hundred twenty-two.

7:32 Viri Bethel et Hai, centum viginti tres.

7:32 The men of Bethel and Hai, a hundred twenty-three.

7:33 Viri Nebo alterius, quinquaginta duo.

7:33 The men of the other Nebo, fifty-two.

7:34 Viri Ælam alterius, mille ducenti quinquaginta quatuor.

7:34 The men of the other Elam, one thousand two hundred fifty-four.

7:35 Filii Harem, trecenti viginti.

7:35 The children of Harem, three hundred and twenty.

7:36 Filii Jericho, trecenti quadraginta quinque.

7:36 The children of Jericho, three hundred forty-five.

7:37 Filii Lod Hadid et Ono, septingenti viginti unus.

7:37 The children of Lod, of Hadid and Ono, seven hundred twenty-one.

7:38 Filii Senaa, tria millia nongenti triginta.

7:38 The children of Senaa, three thousand nine hundred thirty.

7:39 Sacerdotes : filii Idaia in domo Josue, nongenti septuaginta tres.

7:39 The priests: the children of Idaia in the house of Josue, nine hundred and seventy-three.

7:40 Filii Emmer, mille quinquaginta duo.

7:40 The children of Emmer, one thousand fifty-two.

7:41 Filii Phashur, mille ducenti quadraginta septem.

7:41 The children of Phashur, one thousand two hundred forty-seven.

7:42 Filii Arem, mille decem et septem. Levitæ :

7:42 The children of Arem, one thousand and seventeen. The Levites:

7:43 filii Josue et Cedmihel filiorum

7:43 The children of Josue and Cedmihel, the sons

7:44 Oduiæ, septuaginta quatuor. Cantores :

7:44 Of Oduia, seventy-four. The singing men:

7:45 filii Asaph, centum quadraginta octo.

7:45 The children of Asaph, a hundred forty-eight.

7:46 Janitores : filii Sellum, filii Ater, filii Telmon, filii Accub, filii Hatita, filii Sobai : centum triginta octo.

7:46 The porters: the children of Sellum, the children of Ater, the children of Telmon, the children of Accub, the children of Hatita, the children of Sobai: a hundred thirty-eight.

7:47 Nathinæi : filii Soha, filii Hasupha, filii Tebbaoth,

7:47 The Nathinites: the children of Soha, the children of Hasupha, the children of Tebbaoth,

7:48 filii Ceros, filii Siaa, filii Phadon, filii Lebana, filii Hagaba, filii Selmai,

7:48 The children of Ceros, the children os Siaa, the children of Phadon, the children of Lebana, the children of Hagaba, the children of Selmai,

7:49 filii Hanan, filii Geddel, filii Gaher,

7:49 The children of Hanan, the children of Geddel, the children of Gaher,

7:50 filii Raaia, filii Rasin, filii Necoda,

7:50 The children of Raaia, the children of Rasin, the children of Necoda,

7:51 filii Gezem, filii Aza, filii Phasea,

7:51 The children of Gezem, the children of Asa, the children of Phasea,

7:52 filii Besai, filii Munim, filii Nephussim,

7:52 The children of Besai, the children of Munim, the children of Nephussim,

7:53 filii Bacbuc, filii Hacupha, filii Harhur,

7:53 The children of Bacbuc, the children of Hacupha, the children of Harhur,

7:54 filii Besloth, filii Mahida, filii Harsa,

7:54 The children of Besloth, the children of Mahida, the children of Harsa,

7:55 filii Bercos, filii Sisara, filii Thema,

7:55 The children of Bercos, the children of Sisara, the children of Thema,

7:56 filii Nasia, filii Hatipha,

7:56 The children of Nasia, the children of Hatipha,

7:57 filii servorum Salomonis, filii Sothai, filii Sophereth, filii Pharida,

7:57 The children of the servants of Solomon, the children of Sothai, the children of Sophereth, the children of Pharida,

7:58 filii Jahala, filii Darcon, filii Jeddel,

7:58 The children of Jahala, the children of Darcon, the children of Jeddel,

7:59 filii Saphatia, filii Hatil, filii Phochereth, qui erat ortus ex Sabaim filio Amon.

7:59 The children of Saphatia, the children of Hatil, the children of Phochereth, who was born of Sabaim, the son of Amon.

7:60 Omnes Nathinæi, et filii servorum Salomonis, trecenti nonaginta duo.

7:60 All the Nathinites, and the children of the servants of Solomon, three hundred ninety-two.

7:61 Hi sunt autem qui ascenderunt de Thelmela, Thelharsa, Cherub, Addon, et Emmer : et non potuerunt indicare domum patrum suorum, et semen suum, utrum ex Israël essent,

7:61 And these are they that came up from Telmela, Thelharsa, Cherub, Addon, and Emmer: and could not shew the house of their fathers, nor their seed, whether they were of Israel.

7:62 filii Dalaia, filii Tobia, filii Necoda, sexcenti quadraginta duo.

7:62 The children of Dalaia, the children of Tobia, the children of Necoda, six hundred forty-two.

7:63 Et de sacerdotibus, filii Habia, filii Accos, filii Berzellai, qui accepit de filiabus Berzellai Galaaditis uxorem, et vocatus est nomine eorum.

7:63 And of the priests, the children of Habia, the children of Accos, the children of Berzellai, who took a wife of the daughters of Berzellai the Galaadite, and he was called by their name.

7:64 Hi quæsierunt scripturam suam in censu, et non invenerunt : et ejecti sunt de sacerdotio.

7:64 These sought their writing in the record, and found it not: and they were cast out of the priesthood.

7:65 Dixitque Athersatha eis ut non manducarent de Sanctis sanctorum, donec staret sacerdos doctus et eruditus.

7:65 And Athersatha said to them, that they should not eat of the holies of holies, until there stood up a priest learned and skilful.

7:66 Omnis multitudo quasi vir unus quadraginta duo millia trecenti sexaginta,

7:66 All the multitude as it were one man, forty-two thousand three hundred sixty,

7:67 absque servis et ancillis eorum, qui erant septem millia trecenti triginta septem, et inter eos cantores et cantatrices, ducenti quadraginta quinque.

7:67 Beside their menservants and womenservants, who were seven thousand three hundred thirty-seven: and among them singing men, and singing women, two hundred forty-five.

7:68 Equi eorum, septingenti triginta sex : muli eorum, ducenti quadraginta quinque :

7:68 Their horses, seven hundred thirty-six: their mules two hundred forty-five.

7:69 cameli eorum, quadringenti triginta quinque : asini, sex millia septingenti viginti.

7:69 Their camels, four hundred thirty-five, their asses, six thousand seven hundred and twenty.

7:70 Nonnulli autem de principibus familiarum dederunt in opus. Athersatha dedit in thesaurum auri drachmas mille, phialas quinquaginta, tunicas sacerdotales quingentas triginta.

7:70 And some of the heads of the families gave unto the work. Athersatha gave into the treasure a thousand drams of gold, fifty bowls, and five hundred and thirty garments for priests.

7:71 Et de principibus familiarum dederunt in thesaurum operis, auri drachmas viginti millia, et argenti mnas duo millia ducentas.

7:71 And some of the heads of families gave to the treasure of the work, twenty thousand drams of gold, and two thousand two hundred pounds of silver.

7:72 Et quod dedit reliquus populus, auri drachmas viginti millia, et argenti mnas duo millia, et tunicas sacerdotales sexaginta septem.

7:72 And that which the rest of the people gave, was twenty thousand drams of gold, and two thousand pounds of silver, and sixty-seven garments for priests.

7:73 Habitaverunt autem sacerdotes, et Levitæ, et janitores, et cantores, et reliquum vulgus, et Nathinæi, et omnis Israël, in civitatibus suis.

7:73 And the priests, and the Levites, and the porters, and the singing men, and the rest of the common people, and the Nathinites, and all Israel dwelt in their cities.

Chapter 8

8:1 Et venerat mensis septimus : filii autem Israël erant in civitatibus suis. Congregatusque est omnis populus quasi vir unus ad plateam quæ est ante portam aquarum : et dixerunt Esdræ scribæ ut afferret librum legis Moysi, quam præceperat Dominus Israëli.

8:1 And the seventh month came: and the children of Israel were in their cities. And all the people were gathered together as one man to the street which is before the water gate, and they spoke to Esdras the scribe, to bring the book of the law of Moses, which the Lord had commanded to Israel.

8:2 Attulit ergo Esdras sacerdos legem coram multitudine virorum et mulierum, cunctisque qui poterant intelligere, in die prima mensis septimi.

8:2 Then Esdras the priest brought the law before the multitude of men and women, and all those that could understand, in the first day of the seventh month.

8:3 Et legit in eo aperte in platea quæ erat ante portam aquarum, de mane usque ad mediam diem, in conspectu virorum et mulierum, et sapientium : et aures omnis populi erant erectæ ad librum.

8:3 And he read it plainly in the street that was before the water gate, from the morning until midday, before the men, and the women, and all those that could understand: and the ears of all the people were attentive to the book.

8:4 Stetit autem Esdras scriba super gradum ligneum, quem fecerat ad loquendum : et steterunt juxta eum Mathathias, et Semeia, et Ania, et Uria, et Helcia, et Maasia, ad dexteram ejus : et ad sinistram, Phadaia, Misaël, et Melchia, et Hasum, et Hasbadana, Zacharia, et Mosollam.

8:4 And Esdras the scribe stood upon a step of wood, which he had made to speak upon, and there stood by him Mathathias, and Semeia, and Ania, and Uria, and Helcia, and Maasia, on his right hand: and on the left, Phadaia, Misael, and Melchia, and Hasum, and Hasbadana, Zacharia and Mosollam.

8:5 Et aperuit Esdras librum coram omni populo : super universum quippe populum eminebat : et cum aperuisset eum, stetit omnis populus.

8:5 And Esdras opened the book before all the people: for he was above all the people: and when he had opened it, all the people stood.

8:6 Et benedixit Esdras Domino Deo magno : et respondit omnis populus : Amen, amen, elevans manus suas : et incurvati sunt, et adoraverunt Deum proni in terram.

8:6 And Esdras blessed the Lord the great God: and all the people answered, Amen, amen: lifting up their hands: and they bowed down, and adored God with their faces to the ground.

8:7 Porro Josue, et Bani, et Serebia, Jamin, Accub, Septhai, Odia, Maasia, Celita, Azarias, Jozabed, Hanan, Phalaia, Levitæ, silentium faciebant in populo ad audiendam legem : populus autem stabat in gradu suo.

8:7 Now Josue, and Bani, and Serebia, Jamin, Accub, Sephtai, Odia, Maasia, Celtia, Azarias, Jozabed, Hanan, Phalaia, the Levites, made silence among the people to hear the law: and the people stood in their place.

8:8 Et legerunt in libro legis Dei distincte, et aperte ad intelligendum : et intellexerunt cum legeretur.

8:8 And they read in the book of the law of God distinctly and plainly to be understood: and they understood when it was read.

8:9 Dixit autem Nehemias (ipse est Athersatha) et Esdras sacerdos et scriba, et Levitæ interpretantes universo populo : Dies sanctificatus est Domino Deo nostro : nolite lugere, et nolite flere. Flebat enim omnis populus cum audiret verba legis.

8:9 And Nehemiah (he is Athersatha) and Esdras the priest and scribe, and the Levites who interpreted to all the people, said: This is a holy day to the Lord our God: do not mourn, nor weep: for all the people wept, when they heard the words of the law.

8:10 Et dixit eis : Ite, comedite pinguia, et bibite mulsum, et mittite partes his qui non præparaverunt sibi, quia sanctus dies Domini est : et nolite contristari : gaudium etenim Domini est fortitudo nostra.

8:10 And he said to them: Go, eat fat meats, and drink sweet wine, and send portions to them that have not prepared for themselves: because it is the holy day of the Lord, and be not sad: for the joy of the Lord is our strength.

8:11 Levitæ autem silentium faciebant in omni populo, dicentes : Tacete, quia dies sanctus est, et nolite dolere.

8:11 And the Levites stilled all the people, saying: Hold your peace, for the day is holy, and be not sorrowful.

8:12 Abiit itaque omnis populus ut comederet, et biberet, et mitteret partes, et faceret lætitiam magnam : quia intellexerant verba quæ docuerat eos.

8:12 So all the people went to eat and drink, and to send portions, and to make great mirth: because they understood the words that he had taught them.

8:13 Et in die secundo congregati sunt principes familiarum universi populi, sacerdotes et Levitæ, ad Esdram scribam, ut interpretaretur eis verba legis.

8:13 And on the second day the chiefs of the families of all the people, the priests, and the Levites were gathered together to Esdras the scribe, that he should interpret to them the words of the law.

8:14 Et invenerunt scriptum in lege præcepisse Dominum in manu Moysi ut habitent filii Israël in tabernaculis in die solemni, mense septimo :

8:14 And they found written in the law, that the Lord had commanded by the hand of Moses, that the children of Israel should dwell in tabernacles, on the feast, in the seventh month:

8:15 et ut prædicent, et divulgent vocem in universis urbibus suis, et in Jerusalem, dicentes : Egredimini in montem, et afferte frondes olivæ, et frondes ligni pulcherrimi, frondes myrti, et ramos palmarum, et frondes ligni nemorosi, ut fiant tabernacula, sicut scriptum est.

8:15 And that they should proclaim and publish the word in all their cities, and in Jerusalem, saying: Go forth to the mount, and fetch branches of olive, and branches of beautiful wood, branches of myrtle, and branches of palm, and branches of thick trees, to make tabernacles, as it is written.

8:16 Et egressus est populus, et attulerunt. Feceruntque sibi tabernacula unusquisque in domate suo : et in atriis suis, et in atriis domus Dei, et in platea portæ aquarum, et in platea portæ Ephraim.

8:16 And the people went forth, and brought. And they made themselves tabernacles every man on the top of his house, and in their courts, and in the courts of the house of God, and in the street of the water gate, and in the street of the gate of Ephraim.

8:17 Fecit ergo universa ecclesia eorum qui redierant de captivitate, tabernacula, et habitaverunt in tabernaculis : non enim fecerant a diebus Josue filii Nun taliter filii Israël usque ad diem illum. Et fuit lætitia magna nimis.

8:17 And all the assembly of them that were returned from the captivity, made tabernacles, and dwelt in tabernacles: for since the days of Josue the son of Nun the children of Israel had not done so, until that day: and there was exceeding great joy.

8:18 Legit autem in libro legis Dei per dies singulos, a die primo usque ad diem novissimum. Et fecerunt solemnitatem septem diebus, et in die octavo collectam juxta ritum.

8:18 And he read in the book of the law of God day by day, from the first day till the last, and they kept the solemnity seven days, and in the eighth day a solemn assembly according to the manner.

Chapter 9

9:1 In die autem vigesimo quarto mensis hujus, convenerunt filii Israël in jejunio et in saccis, et humus super eos.

9:1 And in the four and twentieth day of the month the children of Israel came together with fasting and with sackcloth, and earth upon them.

9:2 Et separatum est semen filiorum Israël ab omni filio alienigena : et steterunt, et confitebantur peccata sua, et iniquitates patrum suorum.

9:2 And the seed of the children of Israel separated themselves from every stranger: and they stood, and confessed their sins, and the iniquities of their fathers.

9:3 Et consurrexerunt ad standum : et legerunt in volumine legis Domini Dei sui, quater in die, et quater confitebantur, et adorabant Dominum Deum suum.

9:3 And they rose up to stand: and they read in the book of the law of the Lord their God, four times in the day, and four times they confessed, and adored the Lord their God.

9:4 Surrexerunt autem super gradum Levitarum Josue, et Bani, et Cedmihel, Sabania, Bonni, Sarebias, Bani, et Chanani : et clamaverunt voce magna ad Dominum Deum suum.

9:4 And there stood up upon the step of the Levites, Josue, and Bani, and Cedmihel, Sabania, Bonni, Sarebias, Bani, and Chanani: and they cried with a loud voice to the Lord their God.

9:5 Et dixerunt Levitæ Josue, et Cedmihel, Bonni, Hasebnia, Serebia, Odaia, Sebnia, Phathathia : Surgite, benedicite Domino Deo vestro ab æterno usque in æternum : et benedicant nomini gloriæ tuæ excelso in omni benedictione et laude.

9:5 And the Levites Josue and Cedmihel, Bonni, Hasebnia, Serebia, Oduia, Sebnia, and Phathahia, said: Arise, bless the Lord your God from eternity to eternity: and blessed be the high name of thy glory with all blessing and praise.

9:6 Tu ipse, Domine, solus, tu fecisti cælum, et cælum cælorum, et omnem exercitum eorum : terram, et universa quæ in ea sunt : maria, et omnia quæ in eis sunt : et tu vivificas omnia hæc, et exercitus cæli te adorat.

9:6 Thou thyself, O Lord alone, thou hast made heaven, and the heaven of heavens, and all the host thereof: the earth and all things that are in it: the seas and all that are therein: and thou givest life to all these things, and the host of heaven adoreth thee.

9:7 Tu ipse, Domine Deus, qui elegisti Abram, et eduxisti eum de igne Chaldæorum, et posuisti nomen ejus Abraham :

9:7 Thou O Lord God, art he who chosest Abram, and broughtest him forth out of the fire of the Chaldeans, and gavest him the name of Abraham.

9:8 et invenisti cor ejus fidele coram te, et percussisti cum eo fœdus ut dares ei terram Chananæi, Hethæi, et Amorrhæi, et Pherezæi, et Jebusæi, et Gergesæi, ut dares semini ejus : et implesti verba tua, quoniam justus es.

9:8 And thou didst find his heart faithful before thee: and thou madest a covenant with him, to give him the land of the Chanaanite, of the Hethite, and of the Amorrhite, and of the Pherezite, and of the Jebusite, and of the Gergezite, to give it to his seed: and thou hast fulfilled thy words, because thou art just.

9:9 Et vidisti afflictionem patrum nostrorum in Ægypto, clamoremque eorum audisti super mare Rubrum.

9:9 And thou sawest the affliction of our fathers in Egypt: and thou didst hear their cry by the Red Sea.

9:10 Et dedisti signa atque portenta in Pharaone, et in universis servis ejus, et in omni populo terræ illius : cognovisti enim quia superbe egerant contra eos : et fecisti tibi nomen, sicut et in hac die.

9:10 And thou shewedst signs and wonders upon Pharao, and upon all his servants, and upon the people of his land: for thou knewest that they dealt proudly against them: and thou madest thyself a name, as it is at this day.

9:11 Et mare divisisti ante eos, et transierunt per medium maris in sicco : persecutores autem eorum projecisti in profundum, quasi lapidem in aquas validas.

9:11 And thou didst divide the sea before them, and they passed through the midst of the sea on dry land: but their persecutors thou threwest into the depth, as a stone into mighty waters.

9:12 Et in columna nubis ductor eorum fuisti per diem, et in columna ignis per noctem, ut appareret eis via per quam ingrediebantur.

9:12 And in a pillar of a cloud thou wast their leader by day, and in a pillar of fire by night, that they might see the way by which they went.

9:13 Ad montem quoque Sinai descendisti, et locutus es cum eis de cælo, et dedisti eis judicia recta, et legem veritatis, cæremonias, et præcepta bona :

9:13 Thou camest down also to mount Sinai, and didst speak with them from heaven, and thou gavest them right judgments, and the law of truth, ceremonies, and good precepts.

9:14 et sabbatum sanctificatum tuum ostendisti eis : et mandata, et cæremonias, et legem præcepisti eis in manu Moysi servi tui.

9:14 Thou madest known to them thy holy sabbath, and didst prescribe to them commandments, and ceremonies, and the law by the hand of Moses thy servant.

9:15 Panem quoque de cælo dedisti eis in fame eorum, et aquam de petra eduxisti eis sitientibus, et dixisti eis ut ingrederentur et possiderent terram, super quam levasti manum tuam ut traderes eis.

9:15 And thou gavest them bread from heaven in their hunger, and broughtest forth water for them out of the rock in their thirst, and thou saidst to them that they should go in, and possess the land, upon which thou hadst lifted up thy hand to give it them.

9:16 Ipsi vero et patres nostri superbe egerunt, et induraverunt cervices suas, et non audierunt mandata tua.

9:16 But they and our fathers dealt proudly, and hardened their necks and hearkened not to thy commandments.

9:17 Et noluerunt audire, et non sunt recordati mirabilium tuorum quæ feceras eis. Et induraverunt cervices suas, et dederunt caput ut converterentur ad servitutem suam, quasi per contentionem. Tu autem, Deus propitius, clemens, et misericors, longanimis, et multæ miserationis, non dereliquisti eos,

9:17 And they would not hear, and they remembered not thy wonders which thou hadst done for them. And they hardened their necks, and gave the head to return to their bondage, as it were by contention. But thou, a forgiving God, gracious, and merciful, longsuffering, and full of compassion, didst not forsake them.

9:18 et quidem cum fecissent sibi vitulum conflatilem, et dixissent : Iste est deus tuus, qui eduxit te de Ægypto : feceruntque blasphemias magnas :

9:18 Yea when they had made also to themselves a molten calf, and had said: This is thy God, that brought thee out of Egypt: and had committed great blasphemies:

9:19 tu autem in misericordiis tuis multis non dimisisti eos in deserto : columna nubis non recessit ab eis per diem ut duceret eos in viam, et columna ignis per noctem ut ostenderet eis iter per quod ingrederentur.

9:19 Yet thou, in thy many mercies, didst not leave them in the desert: the pillar of the cloud departed not from them by day to lead them in the way, and the pillar of fire by night to shew them the way by which they should go.

9:20 Et spiritum tuum bonum dedisti, qui doceret eos : et manna tuum non prohibuisti ab ore eorum, et aquam dedisti eis in siti.

9:20 And thou gavest them thy good Spirit to teach them, and thy manna thou didst not withhold from their mouth, and thou gavest them water for their thirst.

9:21 Quadraginta annis pavisti eos in deserto, nihilque eis defuit : vestimenta eorum non inveteraverunt, et pedes eorum non sunt attriti.

9:21 Forty years didst thou feed them in the desert, and nothing was wanting to them: their garments did not grow old, and their feet were not worn.

9:22 Et dedisti eis regna, et populos, et partitus es eis sortes : et possederunt terram Sehon, et terram regis Hesebon, et terram Og regis Basan.

9:22 And thou gavest them kingdoms, and nations, and didst divide lots for them: and they possessed the land of Sehon, and the land of the king of Hesebon, and the land of Og king of Basan.

9:23 Et multiplicasti filios eorum sicut stellas cæli, et adduxisti eos ad terram de qua dixeras patribus eorum ut ingrederentur et possiderent.

9:23 And thou didst multiply their children as the stars of heaven, and broughtest them to the land concerning which thou hadst said to their fathers, that they should go in and possess it.

9:24 Et venerunt filii, et possederunt terram, et humiliasti coram eis habitatores terræ Chananæos, et dedisti eos in manu eorum, et reges eorum, et populos terræ, ut facerent eis sicut placebant illis.

9:24 And the children came and possessed the land, and thou didst humble before them the inhabitants of the land, the Chanaanites, and gavest them into their hands, with their kings, and the people of the land, that they might do with them as it pleased them.

9:25 Ceperunt itaque urbes munitas et humum pinguem, et possederunt domos plenas cunctis bonis : cisternas ab aliis fabricatas, vineas, et oliveta, et ligna pomifera multa : et comederunt, et saturati sunt, et impinguati sunt, et abundaverunt deliciis in bonitate tua magna.

9:25 And they took strong cities and a fat land, and possessed houses full of all goods: cisterns made by others, vineyards, and oliveyards, and fruit trees in abundance: and they ate, and were filled, and became fat, and abounded with delight in thy great goodness.

9:26 Provocaverunt autem te ad iracundiam, et recesserunt a te, et projecerunt legem tuam post terga sua : et prophetas tuos occiderunt, qui contestabantur eos ut reverterentur ad te : feceruntque blasphemias grandes.

9:26 But they provoked thee to wrath, and departed from thee, and threw thy law behind their backs: and they killed thy prophets, who admonished them earnestly to return to thee: and they were guilty of great blasphemies.

9:27 Et dedisti eos in manu hostium suorum, et afflixerunt eos. Et in tempore tribulationis suæ clamaverunt ad te, et tu de cælo audisti, et secundum miserationes tuas multas dedisti eis salvatores, qui salvarent eos de manu hostium suorum.

9:27 And thou gavest them into the hands of their enemies, and they afflicted them. And in the time of their tribulation they cried to thee, and thou heardest from heaven, and according to the multitude of thy tender mercies thou gavest them saviours, to save them from the hands of their enemies.

9:28 Cumque requievissent, reversi sunt ut facerent malum in conspectu tuo, et dereliquisti eos in manu inimicorum suorum, et possederunt eos. Conversique sunt, et clamaverunt ad te : tu autem de cælo exaudisti, et liberasti eos in misericordiis tuis, multis temporibus.

9:28 But after they had rest, they returned to do evil in thy sight: and thou leftest them in the hand of their enemies, and they had dominion over them. Then they returned, and cried to thee: and thou heardest from heaven, and deliveredst them many times in thy mercies.

9:29 Et contestatus es eos ut reverterentur ad legem tuam. Ipsi vero superbe egerunt, et non audierunt mandata tua, et in judiciis tuis peccaverunt, quæ faciet homo, et vivet in eis : et dederunt humerum recedentem, et cervicem suam induraverunt, nec audierunt.

9:29 And thou didst admonish them to return to thy law. But they dealt proudly, and hearkened not to thy commandments, but sinned against thy judgments, which if a man do, he shall live in them: and they withdrew the shoulder, and hardened their neck, and would not hear.

9:30 Et protraxisti super eos annos multos, et contestatus es eos in spiritu tuo per manum prophetarum tuorum : et non audierunt, et tradidisti eos in manu populorum terrarum.

9:30 And thou didst forbear with them for many years, and didst testify against them by thy spirit by the hand of thy prophets: and they heard not, and thou didst deliver them into the hand of the people of the lands.

9:31 In misericordiis autem tuis plurimis non fecisti eos in consumptionem, nec dereliquisti eos : quoniam Deus miserationum et clemens es tu.

9:31 Yet in thy very many mercies thou didst not utterly consume them, nor forsake them: because thou art a merciful and gracious God.

9:32 Nunc itaque Deus noster magne, fortis et terribilis, custodiens pactum et misericordiam, ne avertas a facie tua omnem laborem, qui invenit nos, reges nostros, et principes nostros, et sacerdotes nostros, et prophetas nostros, et patres nostros, et omnem populum tuum a diebus regis Assur usque in diem hanc.

9:32 Now therefore our God, great, strong, and terrible, who keepest covenant and mercy, turn not away from thy face all the labour which hath come upon us, upon our kings, and our princes, and our priests, and our prophets, and our fathers, and all the people from the days of the king of Assur, until this day.

9:33 Et tu justus es in omnibus quæ venerunt super nos : quia veritatem fecisti, nos autem impie egimus.

9:33 And thou art just in all things that have come upon us: because thou hast done truth, but we have done wickedly.

9:34 Reges nostri, principes nostri, sacerdotes nostri et patres nostri non fecerunt legem tuam, et non attenderunt mandata tua, et testimonia tua quæ testificatus es in eis.

9:34 Our kings, our princes, our priests, and our fathers have not kept thy law, and have not minded thy commandments, and thy testimonies which thou hast testified among them.

9:35 Et ipsi in regnis suis, et in bonitate tua multa quam dederas eis, et in terra latissima et pingui quam tradideras in conspectu eorum, non servierunt tibi, nec reversi sunt a studiis suis pessimis.

9:35 And they have not served thee in their kingdoms, and in thy manifold goodness, which thou gavest them, and in the large and fat land, which thou deliveredst before them, nor did they return from their most wicked devices.

9:36 Ecce nos ipsi hodie servi sumus : et terra quam dedisti patribus nostris ut comederent panem ejus, et quæ bona sunt ejus, et nos ipsi servi sumus in ea.

9:36 Behold we ourselves this day are bondmen: and the land, which thou gavest our fathers, to eat the bread thereof, and the good things thereof, and we ourselves are servants in it.

9:37 Et fruges ejus multiplicantur regibus quos posuisti super nos propter peccata nostra : et corporibus nostris dominantur, et jumentis nostris secundum voluntatem suam : et in tribulatione magna sumus.

9:37 And the fruits thereof grow up for the kings, whom thou hast set over us for our sins, and they have dominion over our bodies, and over our beasts, according to their will, and we are in great tribulation.

9:38 Super omnibus ergo his nos ipsi percutimus fœdus, et scribimus : et signant principes nostri, Levitæ nostri, et sacerdotes nostri.

9:38 And because of all this we ourselves make a covenant, and write it, and our princes, our Levites, and our priests sign it.

Chapter 10

10:1 Signatores autem fuerunt Nehemias, Athersatha filius Hachelai, et Sedecias,

10:1 And the subscribers were Nehemiah, Athersatha the son of Hachelai, and Sedecias,

10:2 Saraias, Azarias, Jeremias,

10:2 Saraias, Azarias, Jeremias,

10:3 Pheshur, Amarias, Melchias,

10:3 Pheshur, Amarias, Melchias,

10:4 Hattus, Sebenia, Melluch,

10:4 Hattus, Sebenia, Melluch,

10:5 Harem, Merimuth, Obdias,

10:5 Harem, Merimuth, Obdias,

10:6 Daniel, Genthon, Baruch,

10:6 Daniel, Genthon, Baruch,

10:7 Mosollam, Abia, Miamin,

10:7 Mosollam, Abia, Miamin,

10:8 Maazia, Belgai, Semeia : hi sacerdotes.

10:8 Maazia, Belgia, Semeia: these were priests.

10:9 Porro Levitæ, Josue filius Azaniæ, Bennui de filiis Henadad, Cedmihel,

10:9 And the Levites, Josue the son of Azanias, Bennui of the sons of Henadad, Cedmihel,

10:10 et fratres eorum, Sebenia, Odaia, Celita, Phalaia, Hanan,

10:10 And their brethren, Sebenia, Oduia, Celita, Phalaia, Hanan,

10:11 Micha, Rohob, Hasebia,

10:11 Micha, Rohob, Hasebia,

10:12 Zachur, Serebia, Sabania,

10:12 Zachur, Serebia, Sabania,

10:13 Odaia, Bani, Baninu.

10:13 Odaia, Bani, Baninu.

10:14 Capita populi, Pharos, Phahathmoab, Ælam, Zethu, Bani,

10:14 The heads of the people, Pharos, Phahath Moab, Elam, Zethu, Bani,

10:15 Bonni, Azgad, Bebai,

10:15 Bonni, Azgad, Bebai,

10:16 Adonia, Begoai, Adin,

10:16 Adonia, Begoai, Adin,

10:17 Ater, Hezecia, Azur,

10:17 Ater, Hezecia, Azur,

10:18 Odaia, Hasum, Besai,

10:18 Odaia, Hasum, Besai,

10:19 Hareph, Anathoth, Nebai,

10:19 Hareph, Anathoth, Nebai,

10:20 Megphias, Mosollam, Hazir,

10:20 Megphias, Mosollam, Hazir,

10:21 Mesizabel, Sadoc, Jeddua,

10:21 Mesizabel, Sadoc, Jeddua,

10:22 Pheltia, Hanan, Anaia,

10:22 Pheltia, Hanan, Anaia,

10:23 Osee, Hanania, Hasub,

10:23 Osee, Hanania, Hasub,

10:24 Alohes, Phalea, Sobec,

10:24 Alohes, Phalea, Sobec,

10:25 Rehum, Hasebna, Maasia,

10:25 Rehum, Hasebna, Maasia,

10:26 Echaia, Hanan, Anan,

10:26 Echaia, Hanan, Anan,

10:27 Melluch, Haran, Baana.

10:27 Melluch, Haran, Baana:

10:28 Et reliqui de populo, sacerdotes, Levitæ, janitores, et cantores, Nathinæi, et omnes qui se separaverunt de populis terrarum ad legem Dei, uxores eorum, filii eorum, et filiæ eorum,

10:28 And the rest of the people, priests, Levites, porters, and singing men, Nathinites, and all that had separated themselves from the people of the lands to the law of God, their wives, their sons, and their daughters.

10:29 omnes qui poterant sapere spondentes pro fratribus suis, optimates eorum, et qui veniebant ad pollicendum et jurandum ut ambularent in lege Dei, quam dederat in manu Moysi servi Dei : ut facerent et custodirent universa mandata Domini Dei nostri, et judicia ejus et cæremonias ejus :

10:29 All that could understand, promising for their brethren, with their chief men, and they came to promise, and swear that they would walk in the law of God, which he gave in the hand of Moses the servant of God, that they would do and keep all the commandments of the Lord our God, and his judgments and his ceremonies.

10:30 et ut non daremus filias nostras populo terræ, et filias eorum non acciperemus filiis nostris.

10:30 And that we would not give our daughters to the people of the land, nor take their daughters for our sons.

10:31 Populi quoque terræ, qui important venalia, et omnia ad usum, per diem sabbati ut vendant, non accipiemus ab eis in sabbato et in die sanctificato. Et dimittemus annum septimum, et exactionem universæ manus.

10:31 And if the people of the land bring in things to sell, or any things for use, to sell them on the sabbath day, that we would not buy them on the sabbath, or on the holy day. And that we would leave the seventh year, and the exaction of every hand.

10:32 Et statuemus super nos præcepta, ut demus tertiam partem sicli per annum ad opus domus Dei nostri,

10:32 And we made ordinances for ourselves, to give the third part of a sicle every year for the work of the house of our God,

10:33 ad panes propositionis, et ad sacrificium sempiternum, et in holocaustum sempiternum in sabbatis, in calendis, in solemnitatibus, et in sanctificatis, et pro peccato : ut exoretur pro Israël, et in omnem usum domus Dei nostri.

10:33 For the loaves of proposition, and for the continual sacrifice, and for a continual holocaust on the sabbaths, on the new moons, on the set feasts, and for the holy things, and for the sin offering: that atonement might be made for Israel, and for every use of the house of our God.

10:34 Sortes ergo misimus super oblationem lignorum inter sacerdotes, et Levitas, et populum, ut inferrentur in domum Dei nostri per domos patrum nostrorum, per tempora, a temporibus anni usque ad annum : ut arderent super altare Domini Dei nostri, sicut scriptum est in lege Moysi :

10:34 And we cast lots among the priests, and the Levites, and the people for the offering of wood, that it might be brought into the house of our God by the houses of our fathers at set times, from year to year: to burn upon the altar of the Lord our God, as it is written in the law of Moses:

10:35 et ut afferremus primogenita terræ nostræ, et primitiva universi fructus omnis ligni, ab anno in annum, in domo Domini :

10:35 And that we would bring the firstfruits of our land, and the firstfruits of all fruit of every tree, from year to year, in the house of our Lord.

10:36 et primitiva filiorum nostrorum et pecorum nostrorum, sicut scriptum est in lege, et primitiva boum nostrorum et ovium nostrarum, ut offerrentur in domo Dei nostri, sacerdotibus qui ministrant in domo Dei nostri :

10:36 And the firstborn of our sons, and of our cattle, as it is written in the law, and the firstlings of our oxen, and of our sheep, to be offered in the house of our God, to the priests who minister in the house of our God.

10:37 et primitias ciborum nostrorum, et libaminum nostrorum, et poma omnis ligni, vindemiæ quoque et olei, afferemus sacerdotibus ad gazophylacium Dei nostri, et decimam partem terræ nostræ Levitis. Ipsi Levitæ decimas accipient ex omnibus civitatibus operum nostrorum.

10:37 And that we would bring the firstfruits of our meats, and of our libations, and the fruit of every tree, of the vintage also and of oil to the priests, to the storehouse of our God, and the tithes of our ground to the Levites. The Levites also shall receive the tithes of our works out of all the cities.

10:38 Erit autem sacerdos filius Aaron cum Levitis in decimis Levitarum, et Levitæ offerent decimam partem decimæ suæ in domo Dei nostri ad gazophylacium in domum thesauri.

10:38 And the priest the son of Aaron shall be with the Levites in the tithes of the Levites, and the Levites shall offer the tithe of their tithes in the house of our God, to the storeroom into the treasure house.

10:39 Ad gazophylacium enim deportabunt filii Israël, et filii Levi, primitias frumenti, vini, et olei : et ibi erunt vasa sanctificata, et sacerdotes, et cantores, et janitores, et ministri : et non dimittemus domum Dei nostri.

10:39 For the children of Israel and the children of Levi shall carry to the treasury the firstfruits of corn, of wine, and of oil: and the sanctified vessels shall be there, and the priests, and the singing men, and the porters, and ministers, and we will not forsake the house of our God.

Chapter 11

11:1 Habitaverunt autem principes populi in Jerusalem : reliqua vero plebs misit sortem, ut tollerent unam partem de decem qui habitaturi essent in Jerusalem civitate sancta, novem vero partes in civitatibus.

11:1 And the princes of the people dwelt at Jerusalem: but the rest of the people cast lots, to take one part in ten to dwell in Jerusalem the holy city, and nine parts in the other cities.

11:2 Benedixit autem populus omnibus viris qui se sponte obtulerant ut habitarent in Jerusalem.

11:2 And the people blessed all the men that willingly offered themselves to dwell in Jerusalem.

11:3 Hi sunt itaque principes provinciæ qui habitaverunt in Jerusalem, et in civitatibus Juda. Habitavit autem unusquisque in possessione sua, in urbibus suis, Israël, sacerdotes, Levitæ, Nathinæi, et filii servorum Salomonis.

11:3 These therefore are the chief men of the province, who dwelt in Jerusalem, and in the cities of Juda. And every one dwelt in his possession, in their cities: Israel, the priests, the Levites, the Nathinites, and the children of the servants of Solomon.

11:4 Et in Jerusalem habitaverunt de filiis Juda, et de filiis Benjamin : de filiis Juda, Athaias filius Aziam, filii Zachariæ, filii Amariæ, filii Saphatiæ, filii Melaleel : de filiis Phares,

11:4 And in Jerusalem there dwelt some of the children of Juda, and some of the children of Benjamin: of the children of Juda, Athaias the son of Aziam, the son of Zacharias, the son of Amarias, the son of Saphatias, the son of Malaleel: of the sons of Phares,

11:5 Maasia filius Baruch, filius Cholhoza, filius Hazia, filius Adaia, filius Jojarib, filius Zachariæ, filius Silonitis :

11:5 Maasia the son of Baruch, the son of Cholhoza, the son of Hazia, the son of Adaia, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zacharias, the son of the Silonite:

11:6 omnes hi filii Phares, qui habitaverunt in Jerusalem, quadringenti sexaginta octo viri fortes.

11:6 All these the sons of Phares, who dwelt in Jerusalem, were four hundred sixty-eight valiant men.

11:7 Hi sunt autem filii Benjamin : Sellum filius Mosollam, filius Joëd, filius Phadaia, filius Colaia, filius Masia, filius Etheel, filius Isaia,

11:7 And these are the children of Benjamin: Sellum the son of Mosollam, the son of Joed, the son of Phadaia, the son of Colaia, the son of Masia, the son of Etheel, the son of Isaia.

11:8 et post eum Gebbai, Sellai, nongenti viginti octo,

11:8 And after him Gebbai, Sellai, nine hundred twenty-eight.

11:9 et Joël filius Zechri præpositus eorum, et Judas filius Senua super civitatem secundus.

11:9 And Joel the son of Zechri their ruler, and Judas the son of Senua was second over the city.

11:10 Et de sacerdotibus, Idaia filius Joarib, Jachin,

11:10 And of the priests Idaia the son of Joarib, Jachin,

11:11 Saraia filius Helciæ, filius Mosollam, filius Sadoc, filius Meraioth, filius Achitob princeps domus Dei,

11:11 Saraia the son of Helcias, the son of Mosollam, the son of Sadoc, the son of Meraioth, the son of Achitob the prince of the house of God,

11:12 et fratres eorum facientes opera templi : octingenti viginti duo. Et Adaia filius Jeroham, filius Phelelia, filius Amsi, filius Zachariæ, filius Pheshur, filius Melchiæ,

11:12 And their brethren that do the works of the temple: eight hundred twenty-two. And Adaia the son of Jeroham, the son of Phelelia, the son of Amsi, the son of Zacharias, the son of Pheshur, the son of Melchias,

11:13 et fratres ejus principes patrum : ducenti quadraginta duo. Et Amassai filius Azreel, filius Ahazi, filius Mosollamoth, filius Emmer,

11:13 And his brethren the chiefs of the fathers: two hundred forty-two. And Amassai the son of Azreel, the son of Ahazi, the son of Mosollamoth, the son of Emmer,

11:14 et fratres eorum potentes nimis : centum viginti octo, et præpositus eorum Zabdiel filius potentium.

11:14 And their brethren who were very mighty, a hundred twenty-eight: and their ruler Zabdiel son of the mighty.

11:15 Et de Levitis, Semeia filius Hasub, filius Azaricam, filius Hasabia, filius Boni,

11:15 And of the Levites Semeia the son of Hasub, the son of Azaricam, the son of Hasabia, the son of Boni,

11:16 et Sabathai et Jozabed, super omnia opera quæ erant forinsecus in domo Dei, a principibus Levitarum.

11:16 And Sabathai and Jozabed, who were over all the outward business of the house of God, of the princes of the Levites,

11:17 Et Mathania filius Micha, filius Zebedei, filius Asaph, princeps ad laudandum et ad confitendum in oratione, et Becbecia secundus de fratribus ejus, et Abda filius Samua, filius Galal, filius Idithun :

11:17 And Mathania the son of Micha, the son of Zebedei, the son of Asaph, was the principal man to praise, and to give glory in prayer, and Becbecia, the second, one of his brethren, and Abda the son of Samua, the son of Galal, the son of Idithun.

11:18 omnes Levitæ in civitate sancta ducenti octoginta quatuor.

11:18 All the Levites in the holy city were two hundred eighty-four.

11:19 Et janitores, Accub, Telmon, et fratres eorum, qui custodiebant ostia : centum septuaginta duo.

11:19 And the porters, Accub, Telmon, and their brethren, who kept the doors: a hundred seventy-two.

11:20 Et reliqui ex Israël sacerdotes et Levitæ in universis civitatibus Juda, unusquisque in possessione sua.

11:20 And the rest of Israel, the priests and the Levites were in all the cities of Juda, every man in his possession.

11:21 Et Nathinæi, qui habitabant in Ophel, et Siaha, et Gaspha de Nathinæis.

11:21 And the Nathinites, that dwelt in Ophel, and Siaha, and Gaspha of the Nathinites.

11:22 Et episcopus Levitarum in Jerusalem, Azzi filius Bani, filius Hasabiæ, filius Mathaniæ, filius Michæ. De filiis Asaph, cantores in ministerio domus Dei.

11:22 And the overseer of the Levites in Jerusalem, was Azzi the son of Bani, the son of Hasabia, the son of Mathania, the son of Micha. Of the sons of Asaph, were the singing men in the ministry of the house of God.

11:23 Præceptum quippe regis super eos erat, et ordo in cantoribus per dies singulos,

11:23 For the king's commandment was concerning them, and an order among the singing men day by day.

11:24 et Phathahia filius Mesezebel, de filiis Zara filii Juda in manu regis, juxta omne verbum populi,

11:24 And Phathahia the son of Mesezebel of the children of Zara the son of Juda was at the hand of the king, in all matters concerning the people,

11:25 et in domibus per omnes regiones eorum. De filiis Juda habitaverunt in Cariatharbe et in filiabus ejus : et in Dibon, et in filiabus ejus : et in Cabseel, et in viculis ejus :

11:25 And in the houses through all their countries. Of the children of Juda some dwelt at Cariath-Arbe, and in the villages thereof: and at Dibon, and in the villages thereof: and at Cabseel, and in the villages thereof.

11:26 et in Jesue, et in Molada, et in Bethphaleth,

11:26 And at Jesue, and at Molada, and at Bethphaleth,

11:27 et in Hasersual, et in Bersabee, et in filiabus ejus,

11:27 And at Hasersuel, and at Bersabee, and in the villages thereof,

11:28 et in Siceleg, et in Mochona, et in filiabus ejus,

11:28 And at Siceleg, and at Mochona, and in the villages thereof,

11:29 et in Remmon, et in Saraa, et in Jerimuth,

11:29 And at Remmon, and at Saraa, and at Jerimuth,

11:30 Zanoa, Odollam, et in villis earum, Lachis et regionibus ejus, et Azeca, et filiabus ejus. Et manserunt in Bersabee usque ad vallem Ennom.

11:30 Zanoa, Odollam, and in their villages, at Lachis and its dependencies, and at Azeca and the villages thereof. And they dwelt from Bersabee unto the valley of Ennom.

11:31 Filii autem Benjamin, a Geba, Mechmas, et Hai, et Bethel, et filiabus ejus

11:31 And the children of Benjamin, from Geba, at Mechmas, and at Hai, and at Bethel, and in the villages thereof,

11:32 Anathoth, Nob, Anania,

11:32 At Anathoth, Nob, Anania,

11:33 Asor, Rama, Gethaim,

11:33 Asor, Rama, Gethaim,

11:34 Hadid, Seboim, et Neballat, Lod,

11:34 Hadid, Seboim, and Neballat, Lod,

11:35 et Ono valle artificum.

11:35 And Ono the valley of craftsmen.

11:36 Et de Levitis portiones Judæ et Benjamin.

11:36 And of the Levites were portions of Juda and Benjamin.

Chapter 12

12:1 Hi sunt autem sacerdotes et Levitæ, qui ascenderunt cum Zorobabel filio Salathiel, et Josue : Saraia, Jeremias, Esdras,

12:1 Now these are the priests and the Levites, that went up with Zorobabel the son of Salathiel, and Josue: Saraia, Jeremias, Esdras,

12:2 Amaria, Melluch, Hattus,

12:2 Amaria, Melluch, Hattus,

12:3 Sebenias, Rheum, Merimuth,

12:3 Sebenias, Rheum, Merimuth,

12:4 Addo, Genthon, Abia,

12:4 Addo, Genthon, Abia,

12:5 Miamin, Madia, Belga,

12:5 Miamin, Madia, Belga,

12:6 Semeia, et Jojarib, Idaia, Sellum, Amoc, Helcias,

12:6 Semeia, and Joiarib, Idaia, Sellum Amoc, Helcias,

12:7 Idaia. Isti principes sacerdotum, et fratres eorum in diebus Josue.

12:7 Idaia. These were the chief of the priests, and of their brethren in the days of Josue.

12:8 Porro Levitæ, Jesua, Bennui, Cedmihel, Sarebia, Juda, Mathanias, super hymnos ipsi et fratres eorum :

12:8 And the Levites, Jesua, Bennui, Cedmihel, Sarebia, Juda, Mathanias, they and their brethren were over the hymns:

12:9 et Becbecia atque Hanni, et fratres eorum, unusquisque in officio suo.

12:9 And Becbecia, and Hanni, and their brethren every one in his office.

12:10 Josue autem genuit Joacim, et Joacim genuit Eliasib, et Eliasib genuit Jojada,

12:10 And Josue begot Joacim, and Joacim begot Eliasib, and Eliasib begot Joiada,

12:11 et Jojada genuit Jonathan, et Jonathan genuit Jeddoa.

12:11 And Joiada begot Jonathan and Jonathan begot Jeddoa.

12:12 In diebus autem Joacim erant sacerdotes et principes familiarum : Saraiæ, Maraia : Jeremiæ, Hanania :

12:12 And in the days of Joacim the priests and heads of the families were: Of Saraia, Maraia: of Jeremias, Hanania:

12:13 Esdræ, Mosollam : Amariæ, Johanan :

12:13 Of Esdras, Mosollam: and of Amaria, Johanan:

12:14 Milicho, Jonathan : Sebeniæ, Joseph :

12:14 Of Milicho, Jonathan: of Sebenia, Joseph:

12:15 Haram, Edna : Maraioth, Helci :

12:15 Of Haram, Edna: of Maraioth, Helci:

12:16 Adaiæ, Zacharia : Genthon, Mosollam :

12:16 Of Adaia, Zacharia: of Genthon, Mosollam:

12:17 Abiæ, Zechri : Miamin et Moadiæ, Phelti :

12:17 Of Abia, Zechri: of Miamin and Moadia, Phelti:

12:18 Belgæ, Sammua : Semaiæ, Jonathan :

12:18 Of Belga, Sammua of Semaia, Jonathan:

12:19 Jojarib, Mathanai : Jodaiæ, Azzi :

12:19 Of Joiarib, Mathanai: of Jodaia, Azzi:

12:20 Sellai, Celai : Amoc, Heber :

12:20 Of Sellai, Celai: of Amoc, Heber:

12:21 Helciæ, Hasebia : Idaiæ, Nathanaël.

12:21 Of Helcias, Hasebia: of Idaia, Nathanael.

12:22 Levitæ in diebus Eliasib, et Jojada, et Johanan, et Jeddoa, scripti principes familiarum, et sacerdotes in regno Darii Persæ.

12:22 The Levites the chiefs of the families in the days of Eliasib, and Joiada, and Johanan, and Jeddoa, were recorded, and the priests in the reign of Darius the Persian.

12:23 Filii Levi principes familiarum, scripti in libro verborum dierum, et usque ad dies Jonathan, filii Eliasib.

12:23 The sons of Levi, heads of the families were written in the book of Chronicles, even unto the days of Jonathan the son of Eliasib.

12:24 Et principes Levitarum, Hasebia, Serebia, et Josue filius Cedmihel : et fratres eorum per vices suas, ut laudarent et confiterentur juxta præceptum David viri Dei, et observarent æque per ordinem.

12:24 Now the chief of the Levites were Hasebia, Serebia, and Josue the son of Cedmihel: and their brethren by their courses, to praise and to give thanks according to the commandment of David the man of God, and to wait equally in order.

12:25 Mathania, et Becbecia, Obedia, Mosollam, Telmon, Accub, custodes portarum et vestibulorum ante portas.

12:25 Mathania, and Becbecia, Obedia, and Mosollam, Telmon, Accub, were keepers of the gates and of the entrances before the gates.

12:26 Hi in diebus Joacim filii Josue, filii Josedec, et in diebus Nehemiæ ducis, et Esdræ sacerdotis scribæque.

12:26 These were in the days of Joacim the son of Josue, the son of Josedec, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor, and of Esdras the priest and scribe.

12:27 In dedicatione autem muri Jerusalem, requisierunt Levitas de omnibus locis suis ut adducerent eos in Jerusalem, et facerent dedicationem et lætitiam in actione gratiarum, et cantico, et in cymbalis, psalteriis, et citharis.

12:27 And at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem they sought the Levites out of all their places, to bring them to Jerusalem, and to keep the dedication, and to rejoice with thanksgiving, and with singing, and with cymbals, and psalteries and harps.

12:28 Congregati sunt autem filii cantorum de campestribus circa Jerusalem, et de villis Nethuphathi,

12:28 And the sons of the singing men were gathered together out of the plain country about Jerusalem, and out of the villages of Nethuphati,

12:29 et de domo Galgal, et de regionibus Geba et Azmaveth : quoniam villas ædificaverunt sibi cantores in circuitu Jerusalem.

12:29 And from the house of Galgal, and from the countries of Geba and Azmaveth: for the singing men had built themselves villages round about Jerusalem.

12:30 Et mundati sunt sacerdotes et Levitæ, et mundaverunt populum, et portas, et murum.

12:30 And the priests and the Levites were purified, and they purified the people, and the gates, and the wall.

12:31 Ascendere autem feci principes Juda super murum, et statui duos magnos choros laudantium. Et ierunt ad dexteram super murum ad portam sterquilinii.

12:31 And I made the princes of Juda go up upon the wall, and I appointed two great choirs to give praise. And they went on the right hand upon the wall toward the dung gate.

12:32 Et ivit post eos Osaias, et media pars principum Juda,

12:32 And after them went Osaias, and half of the princes of Juda,

12:33 et Azarias, Esdras, et Mosollam, Judas, et Benjamin, et Semeia, et Jeremias.

12:33 And Azarias, Esdras, and Mosollam, Judas, and Benjamin, and Semeia, and Jeremias.

12:34 Et de filiis sacerdotum in tubis, Zacharias filius Jonathan, filius Semeiæ, filius Mathaniæ, filius Michaiæ, filius Zechur, filius Asaph,

12:34 And of the sons of the priests with trumpets, Zacharias the son of Jonathan, the son of Semeia, the son of Mathania, the son of Michaia, the son of Zechur, the son of Asaph,

12:35 et fratres ejus Semeia, et Azareel, Malalai, Galalai, Maai, Nathanaël, et Judas, et Hanani, in vasis cantici David viri Dei : et Esdras scriba ante eos in porta fontis.

12:35 And his brethren Semeia, and Azareel, Malalai, Galalai, Maai, Nathanael, and Judas, and Hanani, with the musical instruments of David the man of God: and Esdras the scribe before them at the fountain gate.

12:36 Et contra eos ascenderunt in gradibus civitatis David in ascensu muri super domum David, et usque ad portam aquarum ad orientem.

12:36 And they went up over against them by the stairs of the city of David, at the going up of the wall of the house of David, and to the water gate eastward:

12:37 Et chorus secundus gratias referentium ibat ex adverso, et ego post eum, et media pars populi super murum, et super turrim furnorum, et usque ad murum latissimum,

12:37 And the second choir of them that gave thanks went on the opposite side, and I after them, and the half of the people upon the wall, and upon the tower of the furnaces, even to the broad wall,

12:38 et super portam Ephraim, et super portam antiquam, et super portam piscium et turrim Hananeel, et turrim Emath, et usque ad portam gregis : et steterunt in porta custodiæ,

12:38 And above the gate of Ephraim, and above the old gate, and above the fish gate and the tower of Hananeel, and the tower of Emath, and even to the flock gate: and they stood still in the watch gate.

12:39 steteruntque duo chori laudantium in domo Dei, et ego, et dimidia pars magistratuum mecum.

12:39 And the two choirs of them that gave praise stood still at the house of God, and I and the half of the magistrates with me.

12:40 Et sacerdotes, Eliachim, Maasia, Miamin, Michea, Elioënai, Zacharia, Hanania in tubis,

12:40 And the priests, Eliachim, Maasia, Miamin, Michea, Elioenai, Zacharia, Hanania with trumpets,

12:41 et Maasia, et Semeia, et Eleazar, et Azzi, et Johanan, et Melchia, et Ælam, et Ezer. Et clare cecinerunt cantores, et Jezraia præpositus :

12:41 And Maasia, and Semeia, and Eleazar, and Azzi, and Johanan, and Melchia, and Elam, and Ezer. And the singers sung loud, and Jezraia was their overseer:

12:42 et immolaverunt in die illa victimas magnas, et lætati sunt : Deus enim lætificaverat eos lætitia magna : sed et uxores eorum et liberi gavisi sunt, et audita est lætitia Jerusalem procul.

12:42 And they sacrificed on that day great sacrifices, and they rejoiced: for God had made them joyful with great joy: their wives also and their children rejoiced, and the joy of Jerusalem was heard afar off.

12:43 Recensuerunt quoque in die illa viros super gazophylacia thesauri ad libamina, et ad primitias, et ad decimas, ut introferrent per eos principes civitatis in decore gratiarum actionis, sacerdotes et Levitas : quia lætificatus est Juda in sacerdotibus et Levitis adstantibus.

12:43 They appointed also in that day men over the storehouses of the treasure, for the libations, and for the firstfruits, and for the tithes, that the rulers of the city might bring them in by them in honour of thanksgiving, for the priests and Levites: for Juda was joyful in the priests and Levites that assisted.

12:44 Et custodierunt observationem Dei sui, et observationem expiationis, et cantores, et janitores juxta præceptum David, et Salomonis filii ejus,

12:44 And they kept the watch of their God, and the observance of expiation, and the singing men, and the porters, according to the commandment of David, and of Solomon his son.

12:45 quia in diebus David et Asaph ab exordio erant principes constituti cantorum in carmine laudantium et confitentium Deo.

12:45 For in the days of David and Asaph from the beginning there were chief singers appointed, to praise with canticles, and give thanks to God.

12:46 Et omnis Israël in diebus Zorobabel et in diebus Nehemiæ, dabant partes cantoribus et janitoribus per dies singulos, et sanctificabant Levitas, et Levitæ sanctificabant filios Aaron.

12:46 And all Israel, in the days of Zorobabel, and in the days of Nehemiah gave portions to the singing men, and to the porters, day by day, and they sanctified the Levites, and the Levites sanctified the sons of Aaron.

Chapter 13

13:1 In die autem illo, lectum est in volumine Moysi, audiente populo : et inventum est scriptum in eo, quod non debeant introire Ammonites et Moabites in ecclesiam Dei usque in æternum :

13:1 And on that day they read in the book of Moses in the hearing of the people: and therein was found written, that the Ammonites and the Moabites should not come in to the church of God for ever:

13:2 eo quod non occurrerint filiis Israël cum pane et aqua, et conduxerint adversum eos Balaam ad maledicendum eis : et convertit Deus noster maledictionem in benedictionem.

13:2 Because they met not the children of Israel with bread and water: and they hired against them Balaam, to curse them, and our God turned the curse into blessing.

13:3 Factum est autem, cum audissent legem, separaverunt omnem alienigenam ab Israël.

13:3 And it came to pass, when they had heard the law, that they separated every stranger from Israel.

13:4 Et super hoc erat Eliasib sacerdos, qui fuerat præpositus in gazophylacio domus Dei nostri, et proximus Tobiæ.

13:4 And over this thing was Eliasib the priest, who was set over the treasury of the house of our God, and was near akin to Tobias.

13:5 Fecit ergo sibi gazophylacium grande, et ibi erant ante eum reponentes munera, et thus, et vasa, et decimam frumenti, vini, et olei, partes Levitarum, et cantorum, et janitorum, et primitias sacerdotales.

13:5 And he made him a great storeroom, where before him they laid up gifts, and frankincense, and vessels, and the tithes of the corn, of the wine, and of the oil, the portions of the Levites, and of the singing men, and of the porters, and the firstfruits of the priests.

13:6 In omnibus autem his non fui in Jerusalem, quia anno trigesimo secundo Artaxerxis regis Babylonis veni ad regem, et in fine dierum rogavi regem.

13:6 But in all this time I was not in Jerusalem, because in the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes king of Babylon, I went to the king, and after certain days I asked the king:

13:7 Et veni in Jerusalem, et intellexi malum quod fecerat Eliasib Tobiæ, ut faceret ei thesaurum in vestibulis domus Dei.

13:7 And I came to Jerusalem, and I understood the evil that Eliasib had done for Tobias, to make him a storehouse in the courts of the house of God.

13:8 Et malum mihi visum est valde. Et projeci vasa domus Tobiæ foras de gazophylacio :

13:8 And it seemed to me exceeding evil. And I cast forth the vessels of the house of Tobias out of the storehouse.

13:9 præcepique et emundaverunt gazophylacia : et retuli ibi vasa domus Dei, sacrificium, et thus.

13:9 And I commanded and they cleansed again the vessels of the house of God, the sacrifice, and the frankincense.

13:10 Et cognovi quod partes Levitarum non fuissent datæ, et fugisset unusquisque in regionem suam de Levitis, et cantoribus, et de his qui ministrabant :

13:10 And I perceived that the portions of the Levites had not been given them: and that the Levites, and the singing men, and they that ministered were fled away every man to his own country:

13:11 et egi causam adversus magistratus, et dixi : Quare dereliquimus domum Dei ? et congregavi eos, et feci stare in stationibus suis.

13:11 And I pleaded the matter against the magistrates, and said: Why have we forsaken the house of God? And I gathered them together, and I made them to stand in their places.

13:12 Et omnis Juda apportabat decimam frumenti, vini, et olei, in horrea.

13:12 And all Juda brought the tithe of the corn, and the wine, and the oil into the storehouses.

13:13 Et constituimus super horrea Selemiam sacerdotem, et Sadoc scribam, et Phadaiam de Levitis, et juxta eos Hanan filium Zachur, filium Mathaniæ : quoniam fideles comprobati sunt, et ipsis creditæ sunt partes fratrum suorum.

13:13 And we set over the storehouses Selemias the priest, and Sadoc the scribe, and of the Levites Phadaia, and next to them Hanan the son of Zachur, the son of Mathania: for they were approved as faithful, and to them were committed the portions of their brethren.

13:14 Memento mei, Deus meus, pro hoc, et ne deleas miserationes meas quas feci in domo Dei mei, et in cæremoniis ejus.

13:14 Remember me, O my God, for this thing, and wipe not out my kindnesses, which I have done relating to the house of my God and his ceremonies.

13:15 In diebus illis vidi in Juda calcantes torcularia in sabbato, portantes acervos, et onerantes super asinos vinum, et uvas, et ficus, et omne onus, et inferentes in Jerusalem, die sabbati. Et contestatus sum ut in die qua vendere liceret, venderent.

13:15 In those days I saw in Juda some treading the presses on the sabbath, and carrying sheaves, and lading asses with wine, and grapes, and figs, and all manner of burthens, and bringing them into Jerusalem on the sabbath day. And I charged them that they should sell on a day on which it was lawful to sell.

13:16 Et Tyrii habitaverunt in ea, inferentes pisces, et omnia venalia : et vendebant in sabbatis filiis Juda in Jerusalem.

13:16 Some Tyrians also dwelt there, who brought fish, and all manner of wares: and they sold them on the sabbaths to the children of Juda in Jerusalem.

13:17 Et objurgavi optimates Juda, et dixi eis : Quæ est hæc res mala quam vos facitis, et profanatis diem sabbati ?

13:17 And I rebuked the chief men of Juda, and said to them: What is this evil thing that you are doing, profaning the sabbath day:

13:18 numquid non hæc fecerunt patres nostri, et adduxit Deus noster super nos omne malum hoc, et super civitatem hanc ? et vos additis iracundiam super Israël violando sabbatum.

13:18 Did not our fathers do these things, and our God brought all this evil upon us, and upon this city? And you bring more wrath upon Israel by violating the sabbath.

13:19 Factum est autem, cum quievissent portæ Jerusalem in die sabbati, dixi : et clauserunt januas, et præcepi ut non aperirent eas usque post sabbatum : et de pueris meis constitui super portas, ut nullus inferret onus in die sabbati.

13:19 And it came to pass, that when the gates of Jerusalem were at rest on the sabbath day, I spoke: and they shut the gates, and I commanded that they should not open them till after the sabbath: and I set some of my servants at the gates, that none should bring in burthens on the sabbath day.

13:20 Et manserunt negotiatores, et vendentes universa venalia, foris Jerusalem semel et bis.

13:20 So the merchants, and they that sold all kinds of wares, stayed without Jerusalem, once or twice.

13:21 Et contestatus sum eos, et dixi eis : Quare manetis ex adverso muri ? si secundo hoc feceritis, manum mittam in vos. Itaque ex tempore illo non venerunt in sabbato.

13:21 And I charged them, and I said to them: Why stay you before the wall? if you do so another time, I will lay hands on you. And from that time they came no more on the sabbath.

13:22 Dixi quoque Levitis ut mundarentur, et venirent ad custodiendas portas, et sanctificandam diem sabbati : et pro hoc ergo memento mei, Deus meus, et parce mihi secundum multitudinem miserationum tuarum.

13:22 I spoke also to the Levites that they should be purified, and should come to keep the gates, and to sanctify the sabbath day: for this also remember me, O my God, and spare me according to the multitude of thy tender mercies.

13:23 Sed et in diebus illis vidi Judæos ducentes uxores Azotidas, Ammonitidas, et Moabitidas.

13:23 In those days also I saw Jews that married wives, women of Azotus, and of Ammon, and of Moab.

13:24 Et filii eorum ex media parte loquebantur azotice, et nesciebant loqui judaice, et loquebantur juxta linguam populi et populi.

13:24 And their children spoke half in the speech of Azotus, and could not speak the Jews' language, but they spoke according to the language of this and that people.

13:25 Et objurgavi eos, et maledixi. Et cecidi ex eis viros, et decalvavi eos, et adjuravi in Deo ut non darent filias suas filiis eorum, et non acciperent de filiabus eorum filiis suis et sibimetipsis, dicens :

13:25 And I chid them, and laid my curse upon them. And I beat some of them, and shaved off their hair, and made them swear by God that they would not give their daughters to their sons, nor take their daughters for their sons, nor for themselves, saying:

13:26 Numquid non in hujuscemodi re peccavit Salomon rex Israël ? et certe in gentibus multis non erat rex similis ei, et dilectus Deo suo erat, et posuit eum Deus regem super omnem Israël : et ipsum ergo duxerunt ad peccatum mulieres alienigenæ.

13:26 Did not Solomon king of Israel sin in this kind of thing: and surely among many nations, there was not a king like him, and he was beloved of his God, and God made him king over all Israel: and yet women of other countries brought even him to sin.

13:27 Numquid et nos inobedientes faciemus omne malum grande hoc ut prævaricemur in Deo nostro, et ducamus uxores peregrinas ?

13:27 And shall we also be disobedient and do all this great evil to transgress against our God, and marry strange women:

13:28 De filiis autem Jojada filii Eliasib sacerdotis magni, gener erat Sanaballat Horonites, quem fugavi a me.

13:28 And one of the sons of Joiada the son of Eliasib the high priest, was son in law to Sanaballat the Horonite, and I drove him from me.

13:29 Recordare, Domine Deus meus, adversum eos qui polluunt sacerdotium, jusque sacerdotale et Leviticum.

13:29 Remember them, O Lord my God, that defile the priesthood, and the law of priests and Levites.

13:30 Igitur mundavi eos ab omnibus alienigenis, et constitui ordines sacerdotum et Levitarum, unumquemque in ministerio suo :

13:30 So I separated from them all strangers, and I appointed the courses of the priests and the Levites, every man in his ministry:

13:31 et in oblatione lignorum in temporibus constitutis, et in primitivis : memento mei, Deus meus, in bonum. Amen.

13:31 And for the offering of wood at times appointed, and for the firstfruits: remember me, O my God, unto good. Amen.

Tobit

Chapter 1

1:1 Tobias ex tribu et civitate Nephthali (quæ est in superioribus Galilææ supra Naasson, post viam quæ ducit ad occidentem, in sinistro habens civitatem Sephet)

1:1 Tobias of the tribe and city of Nephtali, (which is in the upper parts of Galilee above Naasson, beyond the way that leadeth to the west, having on the right hand the city of Sephet,)

1:2 cum captus esset in diebus Salmanasar regis Assyriorum, in captivitate tamen positus, viam veritatis non deseruit,

1:2 When he was made captive in the days of Salmanasar king of the Assyrians, even in his captivity, forsook not the way of truth,

1:3 ita ut omnia quæ habere poterat, quotidie concaptivis fratribus, qui erant ex ejus genere, impertiret.

1:3 But every day gave all he could get to his brethren his fellow captives, that were of his kindred.

1:4 Cumque esset junior omnibus in tribu Nephthali, nihil tamen puerile gessit in opere.

1:4 And when he was younger than any of the tribe of Nephtali, yet did he no childish thing in his work.

1:5 Denique, cum irent omnes ad vitulos aureos quos Jeroboam fecerat rex Israël, hic solus fugiebat consortia omnium.

1:5 Moreover when all went to the golden calves which Jeroboam king of Israel had made, he alone fled the company of all,

1:6 Sed pergebat in Jerusalem ad templum Domini, et ibi adorabat Dominum Deum Israël, omnia primitiva sua et decimas suas fideliter offerens,

1:6 And went to Jerusalem to the temple of the Lord, and there adored the Lord God of Israel, offering faithfully all his firstfruits, and his tithes,

1:7 ita ut in tertio anno proselytis et advenis ministraret omnem decimationem.

1:7 So that in the third year he gave all his tithes to the proselytes, and strangers.

1:8 Hæc et his similia secundum legem Dei puerulus observabat.

1:8 These and such like things did he observe when but a boy according to the law of God.

1:9 Cum vero factus esset vir, accepit uxorem Annam de tribu sua, genuitque ex ea filium, nomen suum imponens ei :

1:9 But when he was a man, he took to wife Anna of his own tribe, and had a son by her, whom he called after his own name,

1:10 quem ab infantia timere Deum docuit, et abstinere ab omni peccato.

1:10 And from his infancy he taught him to fear God, and to abstain from all sin.

1:11 Igitur, cum per captivitatem devenisset cum uxore sua et filio in civitatem Niniven cum omni tribu sua

1:11 And when by the captivity he with his wife and his son and all his tribe was come to the city of Ninive,

1:12 (cum omnes ederent ex cibis gentilium), iste custodivit animam suam, et numquam contaminatus est in escis eorum.

1:12 (When all ate of the meats of the Gentiles) he kept his soul and never was defiled with their meats.

1:13 Et quoniam memor fuit Domini in toto corde suo, dedit illi Deus gratiam in conspectu Salmanasar regis,

1:13 And because he was mindful of the Lord with all his heart, God gave him favour in the sight of Salmanasar the king.

1:14 et dedit illi potestatem quocumque vellet ire, habens libertatem quæcumque facere voluisset.

1:14 And he gave him leave to go whithersoever he would, with liberty to do whatever he had a mind.

1:15 Pergebat ergo ad omnes qui erant in captivitate, et monita salutis dabat eis.

1:15 He therefore went to all that were in captivity, and gave them wholesome admonitions.

1:16 Cum autem venisset in Rages civitatem Medorum, et ex his quibus honoratus fuerat a rege, habuisset decem talenta argenti :

1:16 And when he was come to Rages a city of the Medes, and had ten talents of silver of that with which he had been honoured by the king:

1:17 et cum in multa turba generis sui Gabelum egentem videret, qui erat ex tribu ejus, sub chirographo dedit illi memoratum pondus argenti.

1:17 And when amongst a great multitude of his kindred, he saw Gabelus in want, who was one of his tribe, taking a note of his hand he gave him the aforesaid sum of money.

1:18 Post multum vero temporis, mortuo Salmanasar rege, cum regnaret Sennacherib filius ejus pro eo, et filios Israël exosos haberet in conspectu suo,

1:18 But after a long time, Salmanasar the king being dead, when Sennacherib his son, who reigned in his place, had a hatred for the children of Israel:

1:19 Tobias quotidie pergebat per omnem cognationem suam, et consolabatur eos, dividebatque unicuique, prout poterat, de facultatibus suis :

1:19 Tobias daily went among all his kindred and comforted them, and distributed to every one as he was able, out of his goods:

1:20 esurientes alebat, nudisque vestimenta præbebat, et mortuis atque occisis sepulturam sollicitus exhibebat.

1:20 He fed the hungry, and gave clothes to the naked, and was careful to bury the dead, and they that were slain.

1:21 Denique cum reversus esset rex Sennacherib, fugiens a Judæa plagam quam circa eum fecerat Deus propter blasphemiam suam, et iratus multos occideret ex filiis Israël, Tobias sepeliebat corpora eorum.

1:21 And when king Sennacherib was come back, fleeing from Judea by reason of the slaughter that God had made about him for his blasphemy, and being angry slew many of the children of Israel, Tobias buried their bodies.

1:22 At ubi nuntiatum est regi, jussit eum occidi, et tulit omnem substantiam ejus.

1:22 But when it was told the king, he commanded him to be slain, and took away all his substance.

1:23 Tobias vero cum filio suo et cum uxore suo fugiens, nudus latuit, quia multi diligebant eum.

1:23 But Tobias fleeing naked away with his son and with his wife, lay concealed, for many loved him.

1:24 Post dies vero quadraginta quinque occiderunt regem filii ipsius,

1:24 But after forty-five days, the king was killed by his own sons.

1:25 et reversus est Tobias in domum suam, omnisque facultas ejus restituta est ei.

1:25 And Tobias returned to his house, and all his substance was restored to him.

Chapter 2

2:1 Post hæc vero, cum esset dies festus Domini, et factum esset prandium bonum in domo Tobiæ,

2:1 But after this, when there was a festival of the Lord, and a good dinner was prepared in Tobias's house,

2:2 dixit filio suo : Vade, et adduc aliquos de tribu nostra, timentes Deum, ut epulentur nobiscum.

2:2 He said to his son: Go, and bring some of our tribe that fear God, to feast with us.

2:3 Cumque abiisset, reversus nuntiavit ei unum ex filiis Israël jugulatum jacere in platea. Statimque exiliens de accubitu suo, relinquens prandium, jejunus pervenit ad corpus :

2:3 And when he had gone, returning he told him, that one of the children of Israel lay slain in the street. And he forthwith leaped up from his place at the table, and left his dinner, and came fasting to the body.

2:4 tollensque illud portavit ad domum suam occulte, ut dum sol occubuisset, caute sepeliret eum.

2:4 And taking it up carried it privately to his house, that after the sun was down, he might bury him cautiously.

2:5 Cumque occultasset corpus, manducavit panem cum luctu et tremore,

2:5 And when he had hid the body, he ate bread with mourning and fear,

2:6 memorans illum sermonem, quem dixit Dominus per Amos prophetam : Dies festi vestri convertentur in lamentationem et luctum.

2:6 Remembering the word which the Lord spoke by Amos the prophet: Your festival days shall be turned into lamentation and mourning.

2:7 Cum vero sol occubuisset, abiit, et sepelivit eum.

2:7 So when the sun was down, he went and buried him.

2:8 Arguebant autem eum omnes proximi ejus, dicentes : Jam hujus rei causa interfici jussus es, et vix effugisti mortis imperium, et iterum sepelis mortuos ?

2:8 Now all his neighbours blamed him, saying: once already commandment was given for thee to be slain because of this matter, and thou didst scarce escape the sentence of death, and dost thou again bury the dead?

2:9 Sed Tobias plus timens Deum quam regem, rapiebat corpora occisorum, et occultabat in domo sua, et mediis noctibus sepeliebat ea.

2:9 But Tobias fearing God more than the king, carried off the bodies of them that were slain, and hid them in his house, and at midnight buried them.

2:10 Contigit autem ut quadam die fatigatus a sepultura, veniens in domum suam, jactasset se juxta parietem, et obdormisset,

2:10 Now it happened one day that being wearied with burying, he came to his house, and cast himself down by the wall and slept,

2:11 et ex nido hirundinum dormienti illi calida stercora inciderent super oculos ejus, fieretque cæcus.

2:11 And as he was sleeping, hot dung out of a swallow's nest fell upon his eyes, and he was made blind.

2:12 Hanc autem tentationem ideo permisit Dominus evenire illi, ut posteris daretur exemplum patientiæ ejus, sicut et sancti Job.

2:12 Now this trial the Lord therefore permitted to happen to him, that an example might be given to posterity of his patience, as also of holy Job.

2:13 Nam cum ab infantia sua semper Deum timuerit, et mandata ejus custodierit, non est contristatus contra Deum quod plaga cæcitatis evenerit ei,

2:13 For whereas he had always feared God from his infancy, and kept his commandments, he repined not against God because the evil of blindness had befallen him,

2:14 sed immobilis in Dei timore permansit, agens gratias Deo omnibus diebus vitæ suæ.

2:14 But continued immoveable in the fear of God, giving thanks to God all the days of his life.

2:15 Nam sicut beato Job insultabant reges, ita isti parentes et cognati ejus irridebant vitam ejus, dicentes :

2:15 For as the kings insulted over holy Job: so his relations and kinsmen mocked at his life, saying:

2:16 Ubi est spes tua, pro qua eleemosynas et sepulturas faciebas ?

2:16 Where is thy hope, for which thou gavest alms, and buriedst the dead?

2:17 Tobias vero increpabat eos, dicens : Nolite ita loqui :

2:17 But Tobias rebuked them, saying: Speak not so:

2:18 quoniam filii sanctorum sumus, et vitam illam expectamus, quam Deus daturus est his qui fidem suam numquam mutant ab eo.

2:18 For we are the children of saints, and look for that life which God will give to those that never change their faith from him.

2:19 Anna vero uxor ejus ibat ad opus textrinum quotidie, et de labore manuum suarum victum quem consequi poterat, deferebat.

2:19 Now Anna his wife went daily to weaving work, and she brought home what she could get for their living by the labour of her hands.

2:20 Unde factum est ut hædum caprarum accipiens detulisset domi :

2:20 Whereby it came to pass, that she received a young kid, and brought it home:

2:21 cujus cum vocem balantis vir ejus audisset, dixit : Videte, ne forte furtivus sit : reddite eum dominis suis, quia non licet nobis aut edere ex furto aliquid, aut contingere.

2:21 And when her husband heard it bleating, he said: Take heed, lest perhaps it be stolen: restore ye it to its owners, for it is not lawful for us either to eat or to touch any thing that cometh by theft.

2:22 Ad hæc uxor ejus irata respondit : Manifeste vana facta est spes tua, et eleemosynæ tuæ modo apparuerunt.

2:22 At these words his wife being angry answered: It is evident the hope is come to nothing, and thy alms now appear.

2:23 Atque his et aliis hujuscemodi verbis exprobrabat ei.

2:23 And with these and other such like words, she upbraided him.

Chapter 3

3:1 Tunc Tobias ingemuit, et cœpit orare cum lacrimis,

3:1 Then Tobias sighed, and began to pray with tears,

3:2 dicens : Justus es, Domine, et omnia judicia tua justa sunt, et omnes viæ tuæ, misericordia, et veritas, et judicium.

3:2 Saying, Thou art just, O Lord, and all thy judgments are just, and all thy ways mercy, and truth, and judgment:

3:3 Et nunc Domine, memor esto mei, et ne vindictam sumas de peccatis meis, neque reminiscaris delicta mea, vel parentum meorum.

3:3 And now, O Lord, think of me, and take not revenge of my sins, neither remember my offences, nor those of my parents.

3:4 Quoniam non obedivimus præceptis tuis, ideo traditi sumus in direptionem, et captivitatem, et mortem, et in fabulam, et in improperium omnibus nationibus in quibus dispersisti nos.

3:4 For we have not obeyed thy commandments, therefore are we delivered to spoil and to captivity, and death, and are made a fable, and a reproach to all nations, amongst which thou hast scattered us.

3:5 Et nunc Domine, magna judicia tua, quia non egimus secundum præcepta tua, et non ambulavimus sinceriter coram te.

3:5 And now, O Lord, great are thy judgments, because we have not done according to thy precepts, and have not walked sincerely before thee.

3:6 Et nunc Domine, secundum voluntatem tuam fac mecum, et præcipe in pace recipi spiritum meum : expedit enim mihi mori magis quam vivere.

3:6 And now, O Lord, do with me according to thy will, and command my spirit to be received in peace: for it is better for me to die, than to live.

3:7 Eadem itaque die, contigit ut Sara filia Raguelis in Rages civitate Medorum et ipsa audiret improperium ab una ex ancillis patris sui,

3:7 Now it happened on the same day, that Sara daughter of Raguel, in Rages a city of the Medes, received a reproach from one of her father's servant maids,

3:8 quoniam tradita fuerat septem viris, et dæmonium nomine Asmodæus occiderat eos, mox ut ingressi fuissent ad eam.

3:8 Because she had been given to seven husbands and a devil named Asmodeus had killed them, at their first going in unto her.

3:9 Ergo cum pro culpa sua increparet puellam, respondit ei, dicens : Amplius ex te non videamus filium aut filiam super terram, interfectrix virorum tuorum.

3:9 So when she reproved the maid for her fault, she answered her, saying: May we never see son, or daughter of thee upon the earth, thou murderer of thy husbands.

3:10 Numquid et occidere me vis, sicut jam occidisti septem viros ? Ad hanc vocem perrexit in superius cubiculum domus suæ : et tribus diebus, et tribus noctibus non manducavit, neque bibit :

3:10 Wilt thou kill me also, as thou hast already killed seven husbands? At these words, she went into an upper chamber of her house: and for three days and three nights did neither eat nor drink:

3:11 sed in oratione persistens cum lacrimis deprecabatur Deum, ut ab isto improperio liberaret eam.

3:11 But continuing in prayer with tears besought God, that he would deliver her from this reproach.

3:12 Factum est autem die tertia, dum compleret orationem, benedicens Dominum

3:12 And it came to pass on the third day when she was making an end of her prayer, blessing the Lord,

3:13 dixit : Benedictum est nomen tuum, Deus patrum nostrorum : qui cum iratus fueris, misericordiam facies, et in tempore tribulationis peccata dimittis his qui invocant te.

3:13 She said: Blessed is thy name, O God of our fathers, who when thou hast been angry, wilt shew mercy, and in the time of tribulation forgivest the sins of them that call upon thee.

3:14 Ad te, Domine, faciem meam converto ; ad te oculos meos dirigo.

3:14 To thee, O Lord, I turn my face, to thee I direct my eyes.

3:15 Peto, Domine, ut de vinculo improperii hujus absolvas me, aut certe desuper terram eripias me.

3:15 I beg, O Lord, that thou loose me from the bond of this reproach, or else take me away from the earth.

3:16 Tu scis, Domine, quia numquam concupivi virum, et mundam servavi animam meam ab omni concupiscentia.

3:16 Thou knowest, O Lord, that I never coveted a husband, and have kept my soul clean from all lust.

3:17 Numquam cum ludentibus miscui me, neque cum his qui in levitate ambulant, participem me præbui.

3:17 Never have I joined myself with them that play: neither have I made myself partaker with them that walk in lightness.

3:18 Virum autem cum timore tuo, non cum libidine mea, consensi suscipere.

3:18 But a husband I consented to take, with thy fear, not with my lust.

3:19 Et, aut ego indigna fui illis, aut illi forsitan me non fuerunt digni, quia forsitan viro alii conservasti me.

3:19 And either I was unworthy of them, or they perhaps were not worthy of me: because perhaps thou hast kept me for another man,

3:20 Non est enim in hominis potestate consilium tuum.

3:20 For thy counsel is not in man's power.

3:21 Hoc autem pro certo habet omnis qui te colit : quod vita ejus, si in probatione fuerit, coronabitur ; si autem in tribulatione fuerit, liberabitur ; et si in correptione fuerit, ad misericordiam tuam venire licebit.

3:21 But this every one is sure of that worshippeth thee, that his life, if it be under trial, shall be crowned and if it be under tribulation, it shall be delivered: and if it be under correction, it shall be allowed to come to thy mercy.

3:22 Non enim delectaris in perditionibus nostris : quia post tempestatem tranquillum facis, et post lacrimationem et fletum, exultationem infundis.

3:22 For thou art not delighted in our being lost, because after a storm thou makest a calm, and after tears and weeping thou pourest in joyfulness.

3:23 Sit nomen tuum, Deus Israël, benedictum in sæcula.

3:23 Be thy name, O God of Israel, blessed for ever,

3:24 In illo tempore exauditæ sunt preces amborum in conspectu gloriæ summi Dei :

3:24 At that time the prayers of them both were heard in the sight of the glory of the most high God:

3:25 et missus est angelus Domini sanctus Raphaël ut curaret eos ambos, quorum uno tempore sunt orationes in conspectu Domini recitatæ.

3:25 And the holy angel of the Lord, Raphael was sent to heal them both, whose prayers at one time were rehearsed in the sight of the Lord.

Chapter 4

4:1 Igitur cum Tobias putaret orationem suam exaudiri ut mori potuisset, vocavit ad se Tobiam filium suum,

4:1 Therefore when Tobias thought that his prayer was heard that he might die, he called to him Tobias his son,

4:2 dixitque ei : Audi, fili mi, verba oris mei, et ea in corde tuo quasi fundamentum construe.

4:2 And said to him: Hear, my son, the words of my mouth, and lay them as a foundation in thy heart.

4:3 Cum acceperit Deus animam meam, corpus meum sepeli : et honorem habebis matri tuæ omnibus diebus vitæ ejus :

4:3 When God shall take my soul, thou shalt bury my body: and thou shalt honour thy mother all the days of her life:

4:4 memor enim esse debes, quæ et quanta pericula passa sit propter te in utero suo.

4:4 For thou must be mindful what and how great perils she suffered for thee in her womb.

4:5 Cum autem et ipsa compleverit tempus vitæ suæ, sepelias eam circa me.

4:5 And when she also shall have ended the time of her life, bury her by me.

4:6 Omnibus autem diebus vitæ tuæ in mente habeto Deum : et cave ne aliquando peccato consentias, et prætermittas præcepta Domini Dei nostri.

4:6 And all the days of thy life have God in thy mind: and take heed thou never consent to sin, nor transgress the commandments of the Lord our God.

4:7 Ex substantia tua fac eleemosynam, et noli avertere faciem tuam ab ullo paupere : ita enim fiet ut nec a te avertatur facies Domini.

4:7 Give alms out of thy substance, and turn not away thy face from any poor person: for so it shall come to pass that the face of the Lord shall not be turned from thee.

4:8 Quomodo potueris, ita esto misericors.

4:8 According to thy ability be merciful.

4:9 Si multum tibi fuerit, abundanter tribue : si exiguum tibi fuerit, etiam exiguum libenter impertiri stude.

4:9 If thou have much give abundantly: if thou have little, take care even so to bestow willingly a little.

4:10 Præmium enim bonum tibi thesaurizas in die necessitatis :

4:10 For thus thou storest up to thyself a good reward for the day of necessity.

4:11 quoniam eleemosyna ab omni peccato et a morte liberat, et non patietur animam ire in tenebras.

4:11 For alms deliver from all sin, and from death, and will not suffer the soul to go into darkness.

4:12 Fiducia magna erit coram summo Deo, eleemosyna omnibus facientibus eam.

4:12 Alms shall be a great confidence before the most high God, to all them that give it.

4:13 Attende tibi, fili mi, ab omni fornicatione, et præter uxorem tuam numquam patiaris crimen scire.

4:13 Take heed to keep thyself, my son, from all fornication, and beside thy wife never endure to know a crime.

4:14 Superbiam numquam in tuo sensu aut in tuo verbo dominari permittas : in ipsa enim initium sumpsit omnis perditio.

4:14 Never suffer pride to reign in thy mind, or in thy words: for from it all perdition took its beginning.

4:15 Quicumque tibi aliquid operatus fuerit, statim ei mercedem restitue, et merces mercenarii tui apud te omnino non remaneat.

4:15 If any man hath done any work for thee, immediately pay him his hire, and let not the wages of thy hired servant stay with thee at all.

4:16 Quod ab alio oderis fieri tibi, vide ne tu aliquando alteri facias.

4:16 See thou never do to another what thou wouldst hate to have done to thee by another.

4:17 Panem tuum cum esurientibus et egenis comede, et de vestimentis tuis nudos tege.

4:17 Eat thy bread with the hungry and the needy, and with thy garments cover the naked,

4:18 Panem tuum et vinum tuum super sepulturam justi constitue, et noli ex eo manducare et bibere cum peccatoribus.

4:18 Lay out thy bread, and thy wine upon the burial of a just man, and do not eat and drink thereof with the wicked.

4:19 Consilium semper a sapiente perquire.

4:19 Seek counsel always of a wise man.

4:20 Omni tempore benedic Deum : et pete ab eo ut vias tuas dirigat, et omnia consilia tua in ipso permaneant.

4:20 Bless God at all times: and desire of him to direct thy ways, and that all thy counsels may abide in him.

4:21 Indico etiam tibi, fili mi, dedisse me decem talenta argenti, dum adhuc infantulus esses, Gabelo, in Rages civitate Medorum, et chirographum ejus apud me habeo :

4:21 I tell thee also, my son, that I lent ten talents of silver, while thou wast yet a child, to Gabelus, in Rages a city of the Medes, and I have a note of his hand with me:

4:22 et ideo perquire quomodo ad eum pervenias, et recipias ab eo supra memoratum pondus argenti, et restituas ei chirographum suum.

4:22 Now therefore inquire how thou mayst go to him, and receive of him the foresaid sum of money, and restore to him the note of his hand.

4:23 Noli timere, fili mi : pauperem quidem vitam gerimus, sed multa bona habebimus si timuerimus Deum, et recesserimus ab omni peccato, et fecerimus bene.

4:23 Fear not, my son: we lead indeed a poor life, but we shall have many good things if we fear God, and depart from all sin, and do that which is good.

Chapter 5

5:1 Tunc respondit Tobias patri suo, et dixit : Omnia quæcumque præcepisti mihi faciam, pater.

5:1 Then Tobias answered his father, and said: I will do all things, father, which thou hast commanded me.

5:2 Quomodo autem pecuniam hanc requiram, ignoro : ille me nescit, et ego eum ignoro : quod signum dabo ei ? sed neque viam per quam pergatur illuc aliquando cognovi.

5:2 But how I shall get this money, I cannot tell; he knoweth not me, and I know not him: what token shall I give him? nor did I ever know the way which leadeth thither.

5:3 Tunc pater suus respondit illi, et dixit : Chirographum quidem illius penes me habeo : quod dum illi ostenderis, statim restituet.

5:3 Then his father answered him, and said: I have a note of his hand with me, which when thou shalt shew him, he will presently pay it.

5:4 Sed perge nunc, et inquire tibi aliquem fidelem virum, qui eat tecum salva mercede sua, ut dum adhuc vivo, recipias eam.

5:4 But go now, and seek thee out some faithful man, to go with thee for his hire: that thou mayst receive it, while I yet live.

5:5 Tunc egressus Tobias, invenit juvenem splendidum stantem præcinctum, et quasi paratum ad ambulandum.

5:5 Then Tobias going forth, found a beautiful young man, standing girded, and as it were ready to walk.

5:6 Et ignorans quod angelus Dei esset, salutavit eum, et dixit : Unde te habemus, bone juvenis ?

5:6 And not knowing that he was an angel of God, he saluted him, and said: From whence art thou, good young man?

5:7 At ille respondit : Ex filiis Israël. Et Tobias dixit ei : Nosti viam quæ ducit in regionem Medorum ?

5:7 But he answered: Of the children of Israel. And Tobias said to him: Knowest thou the way that leadeth to the country of the Medes?

5:8 Cui respondit : Novi : et omnia itinera ejus frequenter ambulavi, et mansi apud Gabelum fratrem nostrum, qui moratur in Rages civitate Medorum, quæ posita est in monte Ecbatanis.

5:8 And he answered: I know it: and I have often walked through all the ways thereof, and I have abode with Gabelus our brother, who dwelleth at Rages a city of the Medes, which is situate in the mount of Ecbatana.

5:9 Cui Tobias ait : Sustine me obsecro, donec hæc ipsa nuntiem patri meo.

5:9 And Tobias said to him: Stay for me, I beseech thee, till I tell these same things to my father.

5:10 Tunc ingressus Tobias, indicavit universa hæc patri suo. Super quæ admiratus pater, rogavit ut introiret ad eum.

5:10 Then Tobias going in told all these things to his father. Upon which his father being in admiration, desired that he would come in unto him.

5:11 Ingressus itaque salutavit eum, et dixit : Gaudium tibi sit semper.

5:11 So going in he saluted him, and said: Joy be to thee always.

5:12 Et ait Tobias : Quale gaudium mihi erit, qui in tenebris sedeo, et lumen cæli non video ?

5:12 And Tobias said: What manner of joy shall be to me, who sit in darkness and see not the light of heaven?

5:13 Cui ait juvenis : Forti animo esto : in proximo est ut a Deo cureris.

5:13 And the young man said to him: Be of good courage, thy cure from God is at hand.

5:14 Dixit itaque illi Tobias : Numquid poteris perducere filium meum ad Gabelum in Rages civitatem Medorum ? et cum redieris, restituam tibi mercedem tuam.

5:14 And Tobias said to him: Canst thou conduct my son to Gabelus at Rages, a city of the Medes? and when thou shalt return, I will pay thee thy hire.

5:15 Et dixit ei angelus : Ego ducam, et reducam eum ad te.

5:15 And the angel said to him: I will conduct him thither, and bring him back to thee.

5:16 Cui Tobias respondit : Rogo te, indica mihi de qua domo aut de qua tribu es tu.

5:16 And Tobias said to him: I pray thee, tell me, of what family, or what tribe art thou?

5:17 Cui Raphaël angelus dixit : Genus quæris mercenarii, an ipsum mercenarium qui cum filio tuo eat ?

5:17 And Raphael the angel answered: Dost thou seek the family of him thou hirest, or the hired servant himself to go with thy son?

5:18 sed ne forte sollicitum te reddam, ego sum Azarias Ananiæ magni filius.

5:18 But lest I should make thee uneasy, I am Azarias the son of the great Ananias.

5:19 Et Tobias respondit : Ex magno genere es tu. Sed peto ne irascaris quod voluerim cognoscere genus tuum.

5:19 And Tobias answered: Thou art of a great family. But I pray thee be not angry that I desired to know thy family.

5:20 Dixit autem illi angelus : Ego sanum ducam, et sanum tibi reducam filium tuum.

5:20 And the angel said to him: I will lead thy son safe, and bring him to thee again safe.

5:21 Respondens autem Tobias, ait : Bene ambuletis, et sit Deus in itinere vestro, et angelus ejus comitetur vobiscum.

5:21 And Tobias answering, said: May you have a good journey, and God be with you in your way, and his angel accompany you.

5:22 Tunc paratis omnibus quæ erant in via portanda, fecit Tobias vale patri suo et matri suæ, et ambulaverunt ambo simul.

5:22 Then all things being ready, that were to be carried in their journey, Tobias bade his father and his mother farewell, and they set out both together.

5:23 Cumque profecti essent, cœpit mater ejus flere, et dicere : Baculum senectutis nostræ tulisti, et transmisisti a nobis.

5:23 And when they were departed, his mother began to weep, and to say: Thou hast taken the staff of our old age, and sent him away from us.

5:24 Numquam fuisset ipsa pecunia, pro qua misisti eum :

5:24 I wish the money for which thou hast sent him, had never been.

5:25 sufficiebat enim nobis paupertas nostra, ut divitias computaremus hoc, quod videbamus filium nostrum.

5:25 For our poverty was sufficient for us, that we might account it as riches, that we saw our son.

5:26 Dixitque ei Tobias : Noli flere : salvus perveniet filius noster, et salvus revertetur ad nos, et oculi tui videbunt illum.

5:26 And Tobias said to her: Weep not, our son will arrive thither safe, and will return safe to us, and thy eyes shall see him.

5:27 Credo enim quod angelus Dei bonus comitetur ei, et bene disponat omnia quæ circa eum geruntur, ita ut cum gaudio revertatur ad nos.

5:27 For I believe that the good angel of God doth accompany him, and doth order all things well that are done about him, so that he shall return to us with joy.

5:28 Ad hanc vocem cessavit mater ejus flere, et tacuit.

5:28 At these words his mother ceased weeping, and held her peace.

Chapter 6

6:1 Profectus est autem Tobias, et canis secutus est eum, et mansit prima mansione juxta fluvium Tigris.

6:1 And Tobias went forward, and the dog followed him, and he lodged the first night by the river of Tigris.

6:2 Et exivit ut lavaret pedes suos, et ecce piscis immanis exivit ad devorandum eum.

6:2 And he went out to wash his feet, and behold a monstrous fish came up to devour him.

6:3 Quem expavescens Tobias clamavit voce magna, dicens : Domine, invadit me.

6:3 And Tobias being afraid of him, cried out with a loud voice, saying: Sir, he cometh upon me.

6:4 Et dixit ei angelus : Apprehende branchiam ejus, et trahe eum ad te. Quod cum fecisset, attraxit eum in siccum, et palpitare cœpit ante pedes ejus.

6:4 And the angel said to him: Take him by the gill, and draw him to thee. And when he had done so, he drew him out upon the land, and he began to pant before his feet.

6:5 Tunc dixit ei angelus : Exentera hunc piscem, et cor ejus, et fel, et jecur repone tibi : sunt enim hæc necessaria ad medicamenta utiliter.

6:5 Then the angel said to him: Take out the entrails of this fish, and lay up his heart, and his gall, and his liver for thee: for these are necessary for useful medicines.

6:6 Quod cum fecisset, assavit carnes ejus, et secum tulerunt in via : cetera salierunt, quæ sufficerent eis, quousque pervenirent in Rages civitatem Medorum.

6:6 And when he had done so, he roasted the flesh thereof, and they took it with them in the way: the rest they salted as much as might serve them, till they came to Rages the city of the Medes.

6:7 Tunc interrogavit Tobias angelum, et dixit ei : Obsecro te, Azaria frater, ut dicas mihi quod remedium habebunt ista, quæ de pisce servare jussisti ?

6:7 Then Tobias asked the angel, and said to him: I beseech thee, brother Azarias, tell me what remedies are these things good for, which thou hast bid me keep of the fish?

6:8 Et respondens angelus, dixit ei : Cordis ejus particulam si super carbones ponas, fumus ejus extricat omne genus dæmoniorum sive a viro, sive a muliere, ita ut ultra non accedat ad eos.

6:8 And the angel, answering, said to him: If thou put a little piece of its heart upon coals, the smoke thereof driveth away all kind of devils, either from man or from woman, so that they come no more to them.

6:9 Et fel valet ad ungendos oculos in quibus fuerit albugo, et sanabuntur.

6:9 And the gall is good for anointing the eyes, in which there is a white speck, and they shall be cured.

6:10 Et dixit ei Tobias : Ubi vis ut maneamus ?

6:10 And Tobias said to him: Where wilt thou that we lodge?

6:11 Respondensque angelus, ait : Est hic Raguel nomine, vir propinquus de tribu tua, et hic habet filiam nomine Saram, sed neque masculum neque feminam ullam habet aliam præter eam.

6:11 And the angel answering, said: Here is one whose name is Raguel, a near kinsman of thy tribe, and he hath a daughter named Sara, but he hath no son nor any other daughter beside her.

6:12 Tibi debetur omnis substantia ejus, et oportet eam te accipere conjugem.

6:12 All his substance is due to thee, and thou must take her to wife.

6:13 Pete ergo eam a patre ejus, et dabit tibi eam in uxorem.

6:13 Ask her therefore of her father, and he will give her thee to wife.

6:14 Tunc respondit Tobias, et dixit : Audio quia tradita est septem viris, et mortui sunt : sed et hoc audivi, quia dæmonium occidit illos.

6:14 Then Tobias answered, and said: I hear that she hath been given to seven husbands, and they all died: moreover I have heard, that a devil killed them.

6:15 Timeo ergo, ne forte et mihi hæc eveniant : et cum sim unicus parentibus meis, deponam senectutem illorum cum tristitia ad inferos.

6:15 Now I am afraid, lest the same thing should happen to me also: and whereas I am the only child of my parents, I should bring down their old age with sorrow to hell.

6:16 Tunc angelus Raphaël dixit ei : Audi me, et ostendam tibi qui sunt, quibus prævalere potest dæmonium.

6:16 Then the angel Raphael said to him: Hear me, and I will shew thee who they are, over whom the devil can prevail.

6:17 Hi namque qui conjugium ita suscipiunt, ut Deum a se et a sua mente excludant, et suæ libidini ita vacent sicut equus et mulus quibus non est intellectus : habet potestatem dæmonium super eos.

6:17 For they who in such manner receive matrimony, as to shut out God from themselves, and from their mind, and to give themselves to their lust, as the horse and mule, which have not understanding, over them the devil hath power.

6:18 Tu autem cum acceperis eam, ingressus cubiculum, per tres dies continens esto ab ea, et nihil aliud nisi orationibus vacabis cum ea.

6:18 But thou when thou shalt take her, go into the chamber, and for three days keep thyself continent from her, and give thyself to nothing else but to prayers with her.

6:19 Ipsa autem nocte, incenso jecore piscis, fugabitur dæmonium.

6:19 And on that night lay the liver of the fish on the fire, and the devil shall be driven away.

6:20 Secunda vero nocte in copulatione sanctorum patriarcharum admitteris.

6:20 But the second night thou shalt be admitted into the society of the holy Patriarchs.

6:21 Tertia autem nocte, benedictionem consequeris, ut filii ex vobis procreentur incolumes.

6:21 And the third night thou shalt obtain a blessing that sound children may be born of you.

6:22 Transacta autem tertia nocte, accipies virginem cum timore Domini, amore filiorum magis quam libidine ductus, ut in semine Abrahæ benedictionem in filiis consequaris.

6:22 And when the third night is past, thou shalt take the virgin with the fear of the Lord, moved rather for love of children than for lust, that in the seed of Abraham thou mayst obtain a blessing in children.

Chapter 7

7:1 Ingressi sunt autem ad Raguelem, et suscepit eos Raguel cum gaudio.

7:1 And they went in to Raguel, and Raguel received them with joy.

7:2 Intuensque Tobiam Raguel, dixit Annæ uxori suæ : Quam similis est juvenis iste consobrino meo !

7:2 And Raguel looking upon Tobias, said to Anna his wife: How like is this young man to my cousin?

7:3 Et cum hæc dixisset, ait : Unde estis juvenes fratres nostri ? At illi dixerunt : Ex tribu Nephthali sumus, ex captivitate Ninive.

7:3 And when he had spoken these words, he said: Whence are ye young men our brethren?

7:4 Dixitque illis Raguel : Nostis Tobiam fratrem meum ? Qui dixerunt : Novimus.

7:4 But they said: We are of the tribe of Nephtali, of the captivity of Ninive.

7:5 Cumque multa bona loqueretur de eo, dixit angelus ad Raguelem : Tobias, de quo interrogas, pater istius est.

7:5 And Raguel said to them: Do you know Tobias my brother? And they said: We know him.

7:6 Et misit se Raguel, et cum lacrimis osculatus est eum, et plorans supra collum ejus

7:6 And when he was speaking many good things of him, the angel said to Raguel: Tobias concerning whom thou inquirest is this young man's father.

7:7 dixit : Benedictio sit tibi, fili mi, quia boni et optimi viri filius es.

7:7 And Raguel went to him, and kissed him with tears and weeping upon his neck, said: A blessing be upon thee, my son, because thou art the son of a good and most virtuous man.

7:8 Et Anna uxor ejus, et Sara ipsorum filia, lacrimatæ sunt.

7:8 And Anna his wife, and Sara their daughter wept.

7:9 Postquam autem locuti sunt, præcepit Raguel occidi arietem, et parari convivium. Cumque hortaretur eos discumbere ad prandium,

7:9 And after they had spoken, Raguel commanded a sheep to be killed, and a feast to be prepared. And when he desired them to sit down to dinner,

7:10 Tobias dixit : Hic ego hodie non manducabo neque bibam, nisi prius petitionem meam confirmes, et promittas mihi dare Saram filiam tuam.

7:10 Tobias said: I will not eat nor drink here this day, unless thou first grant me my petition, and promise to give me Sara thy daughter.

7:11 Quo audito verbo Raguel expavit, sciens quid evenerit illis septem viris qui ingressi sunt ad eam : et timere cœpit ne forte et hunc similiter contingeret. Et cum nutaret, et non daret petenti ullum responsum,

7:11 Now when Raguel heard this he was afraid, knowing what had happened to those seven husbands, that went in unto her: and he began to fear lest it might happen to him also in like manner: and as he was in suspense, and gave no answer to his petition,

7:12 dixit ei angelus : Noli timere dare eam isti, quoniam huic timenti Deum debetur conjux filia tua : propterea alius non potuit habere illam.

7:12 The angel said to him: Be not afraid to give her to this man, for to him who feareth God is thy daughter due to be his wife: therefore another could not have her.

7:13 Tunc dixit Raguel : Non dubito quod Deus preces et lacrimas meas in conspectu suo admiserit.

7:13 Then Raguel said: I doubt not but God hath regarded my prayers and tears in his sight.

7:14 Et credo quoniam ideo fecit vos venire ad me, ut ista conjungeretur cognationi suæ secundum legem Moysi : et nunc noli dubium gerere quod tibi eam tradam.

7:14 And I believe he hath therefore made you come to me, that this maid might be married to one of her own kindred, according to the law of Moses: and now doubt not but I will give her to thee.

7:15 Et apprehendens dexteram filiæ suæ, dexteræ Tobiæ tradidit, dicens : Deus Abraham, et Deus Isaac, et Deus Jacob vobiscum sit, et ipse conjungat vos, impleatque benedictionem suam in vobis.

7:15 And taking the right hand of his daughter, he gave it into the right hand of Tobias, saying: The God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob be with you, and may he join you together, and fulfil his blessing in you.

7:16 Et accepta carta, fecerunt conscriptionem conjugii.

7:16 And taking paper they made a writing of the marriage.

7:17 Et post hæc epulati sunt, benedicentes Deum.

7:17 And afterwards they made merry, blessing God.

7:18 Vocavitque Raguel ad se Annam uxorem suam, et præcepit ei ut præpararet alterum cubiculum.

7:18 And Raguel called to him Anna his wife, and bade her to prepare another chamber.

7:19 Et introduxit illuc Saram filiam suam, et lacrimata est.

7:19 And she brought Sara her daughter in thither, and she wept.

7:20 Dixitque ei : Forti animo esto, filia mea : Dominus cæli det tibi gaudium pro tædio quod perpessa es.

7:20 And she said to her: Be of good cheer, my daughter: the Lord of heaven give thee joy for the trouble thou hast undergone.

Chapter 8

8:1 Postquam vero cœnaverunt, introduxerunt juvenem ad eam.

8:1 And after they had supped, they brought in the young man to her.

8:2 Recordatus itaque Tobias sermonum angeli, protulit de cassidili suo partem jecoris, posuitque eam super carbones vivos.

8:2 And Tobias remembering the angel's word, took out of his bag part of the liver, and laid it upon burning coals.

8:3 Tunc Raphaël angelus apprehendit dæmonium, et religavit illud in deserto superioris Ægypti.

8:3 Then the angel Raphael took the devil, and bound him in the desert of upper Egypt.

8:4 Tunc hortatus est virginem Tobias, dixitque ei : Sara, exsurge, et deprecemur Deum hodie, et cras, et secundum cras : quia his tribus noctibus Deo jungimur ; tertia autem transacta nocte, in nostro erimus conjugio.

8:4 Then Tobias exhorted the virgin, and said to her: Sara, arise, and let us pray to God to day, and to morrow, and the next day: because for these three nights we are joined to God: and when the third night is over, we will be in our own wedlock.

8:5 Filii quippe sanctorum sumus, et non possumus ita conjungi sicut gentes quæ ignorant Deum.

8:5 For we are the children of saints, and we must not be joined together like heathens that know not God.

8:6 Surgentes autem pariter, instanter orabant ambo simul, ut sanitas daretur eis.

8:6 So they both arose, and prayed earnestly both together that health might be given them.

8:7 Dixitque Tobias : Domine Deus patrum nostrorum, benedicant te cæli et terræ, mareque et fontes, et flumina, et omnes creaturæ tuæ quæ in eis sunt.

8:7 And Tobias said: Lord God of our fathers, may the heavens and the earth, and the sea, and the fountains, and the rivers, and all thy creatures that are in them, bless thee.

8:8 Tu fecisti Adam de limo terræ, dedistique ei adjutorium Hevam.

8:8 Thou madest Adam of the slime of the earth, and gavest him Eve for a helper.

8:9 Et nunc Domine, tu scis quia non luxuriæ causa accipio sororem meam conjugem, sed sola posteritatis dilectione, in qua benedicatur nomen tuum in sæcula sæculorum.

8:9 And now, Lord, thou knowest, that not for fleshly lust do I take my sister to wife, but only for the love of posterity, in which thy name may be blessed for ever and ever.

8:10 Dixit quoque Sara : Miserere nobis Domine, miserere nobis, et consenescamus ambo pariter sani.

8:10 Sara also said: Have mercy on us, O Lord, have mercy on us, and let us grow old both together in health.

8:11 Et factum est circa pullorum cantum, accersiri jussit Raguel servos suos, et abierunt cum eo pariter ut foderent sepulchrum.

8:11 And it came to pass about the cockcrowing, Raguel ordered his servants to be called for, and they went with him together to dig a grave.

8:12 Dicebat enim : Ne forte simili modo evenerit ei, quo et ceteris illis septem viris qui sunt ingressi ad eam.

8:12 For he said: Lest perhaps it may have happened to him, in like manner as it did to the other seven husbands, that went in unto her.

8:13 Cumque parassent fossam, reversus Raguel ad uxorem suam, dixit ei :

8:13 And when they had prepared the pit, Raguel went back to his wife, and said to her:

8:14 Mitte unam de ancillis tuis, et videat si mortuus est, ut sepeliam eum antequam illucescat dies.

8:14 Send one of thy maids, and let her see if he be dead, that I may bury him before it be day.

8:15 At illa misit unam ex ancillis suis. Quæ ingressa cubiculum, reperit eos salvos et incolumes, secum pariter dormientes.

8:15 So she sent one of her maidservants, who went into the chamber, and found them safe and sound, sleeping both together.

8:16 Et reversa nuntiavit bonum nuntium : et benedixerunt Dominum, Raguel videlicet et Anna uxor ejus,

8:16 And returning she brought the good news: and Raguel and Anna his wife blessed the Lord,

8:17 et dixerunt : Benedicimus te, Domine Deus Israël, quia non contigit quemadmodum putabamus.

8:17 And said: We bless thee, O Lord God of Israel, because it hath not happened as we suspected.

8:18 Fecisti enim nobiscum misericordiam tuam, et exclusisti a nobis inimicum persequentem nos.

8:18 For thou hast shewn thy mercy to us, and hast shut out from us the enemy that persecuted us.

8:19 Misertus es autem duobus unicis. Fac eos, Domine, plenius benedicere te, et sacrificium tibi laudis tuæ et suæ sanitatis offerre, ut cognoscat universitas gentium quia tu es Deus solus in universa terra.

8:19 And thou hast taken pity upon two only children. Make them, O Lord, bless thee more fully: and to offer up to thee a sacrifice of thy praise, and of their health, that all nations may know, that thou alone art God in all the earth.

8:20 Statimque præcepit servis suis Raguel ut replerent fossam quam fecerant priusquam elucesceret.

8:20 And immediately Raguel commanded his servants, to fill up the pit they had made, before it was day.

8:21 Uxori autem suæ dixit ut instrueret convivium, et præpararet omnia quæ in cibos erant iter agentibus necessaria.

8:21 And he spoke to his wife to make ready a feast, and prepare all kind of provisions that are necessary for such as go a journey.

8:22 Duas quoque pingues vaccas, et quatuor arietes, occidi fecit, et parari epulas omnibus vicinis suis, cunctisque amicis.

8:22 He caused also two fat kine, and four wethers to be killed, and a banquet to be prepared for all his neighbours, and all his friends.

8:23 Et adjuravit Raguel Tobiam ut duas hebdomadas moraretur apud se.

8:23 And Raguel adjured Tobias, to abide with him two weeks.

8:24 De omnibus autem quæ possidebat Raguel, dimidiam partem dedit Tobiæ, et fecit scripturam, ut pars dimidia quæ supererat, post obitum eorum Tobiæ dominio deveniret.

8:24 And of all things which Raguel possessed, he gave one half to Tobias, and made a writing, that the half that remained should after their decease come also to Tobias.

Chapter 9

9:1 Tunc vocavit Tobias angelum ad se, quem quidem hominem existimabat, dixitque ei : Azaria frater, peto ut auscultes verba mea.

9:1 Then Tobias called the angel to him, whom he took to be a man, and said to him: Brother Azarias, I pray thee hearken to my words:

9:2 Si meipsum tradam tibi servum, non ero condignus providentiæ tuæ :

9:2 If I should give myself to be thy servant I should not make a worthy return for thy care.

9:3 tamen obsecro te ut assumas tibi animalia sive servitia, et vadas ad Gabelum in Rages civitatem Medorum, reddasque ei chirographum suum, et recipias ab eo pecuniam, et roges eum venire ad nuptias meas.

9:3 However, I beseech thee, to take with thee beasts and servants, and to go to Gabelus to Rages the city of the Medes: and to restore to him his note of hand, and receive of him the money, and desire him to come to my wedding.

9:4 Scis enim ipse quoniam numerat pater meus dies, et si tardavero una die plus, contristatur anima ejus.

9:4 For thou knowest that my father numbereth the days: and if I stay one day more, his soul will be afflicted.

9:5 Et certe vides quomodo adjuravit me Raguel, cujus adjuramentum spernere non possum.

9:5 And indeed thou seest how Raguel hath adjured me, whose adjuring I cannot despise.

9:6 Tunc Raphaël assumens quatuor ex servis Raguelis, et duos camelos, in Rages civitatem Medorum perrexit : et inveniens Gabelum, reddidit ei chirographum suum, et recepit ab eo omnem pecuniam.

9:6 Then Raphael took four of Raguel's servants, and two camels, and went to Rages the city of the Medes: and finding Gabelus, gave him his note of hand, and received of him all the money.

9:7 Indicavitque ei de Tobia filio Tobiæ omnia quæ gesta sunt, fecitque eum secum venire ad nuptias.

9:7 And he told him concerning Tobias the son of Tobias, all that had been done: and made him come with him to the wedding.

9:8 Cumque ingressus esset domum Raguelis, invenit Tobiam discumbentem : et exiliens, osculati sunt se invicem : et flevit Gabelus, benedixitque Deum,

9:8 And when he was come into Raguel's house he found Tobias sitting at the table: and he leaped up, and they kissed each other: and Gabelus wept, and blessed God,

9:9 et dixit : Benedicat te Deus Israël, quia filius es optimi viri et justi, et timentis Deum, et eleemosynas facientis :

9:9 And said: The God of Israel bless thee, because thou art the son of a very good and just man, and that feareth God, and doth almsdeeds:

9:10 et dicatur benedictio super uxorem tuam, et super parentes vestros,

9:10 And may a blessing come upon thy wife and upon your parents.

9:11 et videatis filios vestros, et filios filiorum vestrorum, usque in tertiam et quartam generationem : et sit semen vestrum benedictum a Deo Israël, qui regnat in sæcula sæculorum.

9:11 And may you see your children, and your children's children, unto the third and fourth generation: and may your seed be blessed by the God of Israel, who reigneth for ever and ever.

9:12 Cumque omnes dixissent : Amen : accesserunt ad convivium : sed et cum timore Domini nuptiarum convivium exercebant.

9:12 And when all had said, Amen, they went to the feast: but the marriage feast they celebrated also with the fear of the Lord.

Chapter 10

10:1 Cum vero moras faceret Tobias, causa nuptiarum, sollicitus erat pater ejus Tobias, dicens : Putas quare moratur filius meus, aut quare detentus est ibi ?

10:1 But as Tobias made longer stay upon occasion of the marriage, Tobias his father was solicitous, saying: Why thinkest thou doth my son tarry, or why is he detained there?

10:2 Putasne Gabelus mortuus est, et nemo reddet illi pecuniam ?

10:2 Is Gabelus dead, thinkest thou, and no man will pay him the money?

10:3 Cœpit autem contristari nimis ipse, et Anna uxor ejus cum eo : et cœperunt ambo simul flere, eo quod die statuto minime reverteretur filius eorum ad eos.

10:3 And he began to be exceeding sad, both he and Anna his wife with him: and they began both to weep together, because their son did not return to them on the day appointed.

10:4 Flebat igitur mater ejus irremediabilibus lacrimis, atque dicebat : Heu, heu me, fili mi ! ut quid te misimus peregrinari, lumen oculorum nostrorum, baculum senectutis nostræ, solatium vitæ nostræ, spem posteritatis nostræ ?

10:4 But his mother wept and was quite disconsolate, and said: Woe, woe is me, my son; why did we send thee to go to a strange country, the light of our eyes, the staff of our old age, the comfort of our life, the hope of our posterity?

10:5 omnia simul in te uno habentes, te non debuimus dimittere a nobis.

10:5 We having all things together in thee alone, ought not to have let thee go from us.

10:6 Cui dicebat Tobias : Tace, et noli turbari : sanus est filius noster : satis fidelis est vir ille, cum quo misimus eum.

10:6 And Tobias said to her: Hold thy peace, and be not troubled, our son is safe: that man with whom we sent him is very trusty.

10:7 Illa autem nullo modo consolari poterat, sed quotidie exiliens circumspiciebat, et circuibat vias omnes per quas spes remeandi videbatur, ut procul videret eum, si fieri posset, venientem.

10:7 But she could by no means be comforted, but daily running out looked round about, and went into all the ways by which there seemed any hope he might return, that she might if possible see him coming afar off.

10:8 At vero Raguel dicebat ad generum suum : Mane hic, et ego mittam nuntium salutis de te ad Tobiam patrem tuum.

10:8 But Raguel said to his son in law: Stay here, and I will send a messenger to Tobias thy father, that thou art in health.

10:9 Cui Tobias ait : Ego novi quia pater meus et mater mea modo dies computant, et cruciatur spiritus eorum in ipsis.

10:9 And Tobias said to him: I know that my father and mother now count the days, and their spirit is grievously afflicted within them.

10:10 Cumque verbis multis rogaret Raguel Tobiam, et ille eum nulla ratione vellet audire, tradidit ei Saram, et dimidiam partem omnis substantiæ suæ in pueris, in puellis, in pecudibus, in camelis, et in vaccis, et in pecunia multa : et salvum atque gaudentem dimisit eum a se,

10:10 And when Raguel had pressed Tobias with many words, and he by no means would hearken to him, he delivered Sara unto him, and half of all his substance in menservants, and womenservants, in cattle, in camels, and in kine, and in much money, and sent him away safe and joyful from him,

10:11 dicens : Angelus Domini sanctus sit in itinere vestro, perducatque vos incolumes, et inveniatis omnia recte circa parentes vestros, et videant oculi mei filios vestros priusquam moriar.

10:11 Saying: The holy angel of the Lord be with you in your journey, and bring you through safe, and that you may find all things well about your parents, and my eyes may see your children before I die.

10:12 Et apprehendentes parentes filiam suam, osculati sunt eam : et dimiserunt ire,

10:12 And the parents taking their daughter kissed her, and let her go:

10:13 monentes eam honorare soceros, diligere maritum, regere familiam, gubernare domum, et seipsam irreprehensibilem exhibere.

10:13 Admonishing her to honour her father and mother in law, to love her husband, to take care of the family, to govern the house, and to behave herself irreprehensibly.

Chapter 11

11:1 Cumque reverterentur, pervenerunt ad Charan, quæ est in medio itinere contra Niniven, undecimo die.

11:1 And as they were returning they came to Charan, which is in the midway to Ninive, the eleventh day.

11:2 Dixitque angelus : Tobia frater, scis quemadmodum reliquisti patrem tuum.

11:2 And the angel said: Brother Tobias, thou knowest how thou didst leave thy father.

11:3 Si placet itaque tibi, præcedamus, et lento gradu sequantur iter nostrum familiæ, simul cum conjuge tua, et cum animalibus.

11:3 If it please thee therefore, let us go before, and let the family follow softly after us, together with thy wife, and with the beasts.

11:4 Cumque hoc placuisset ut irent, dixit Raphaël ad Tobiam : Tolle tecum ex felle piscis : erit enim necessarium. Tulit itaque Tobias ex felle illo, et abierunt.

11:4 And as this their going pleased him, Raphael said to Tobias: Take with thee of the gall of the fish, for it will be necessary. So Tobias took some of that gall and departed.

11:5 Anna autem sedebat secus viam quotidie in supercilio montis, unde respicere poterat de longinquo.

11:5 But Anna sat beside the way daily, on the top of a hill, from whence she might see afar off.

11:6 Et dum ex eodem loco specularetur adventum ejus, vidit a longe, et illico agnovit venientem filium suum : currensque nuntiavit viro suo, dicens : Ecce venit filius tuus.

11:6 And while she watched his coming from that place, she saw him afar off, and presently perceived it was her son coming: and returning she told her husband, saying: Behold thy son cometh.

11:7 Dixitque Raphaël ad Tobiam : At ubi introieris domum tuam, statim adora Dominum Deum tuum : et gratias agens ei, accede ad patrem tuum, et osculare eum.

11:7 And Raphael said to Tobias: As soon as thou shalt come into thy house, forthwith adore the Lord thy God: and giving thanks to him, go to thy father, and kiss him.

11:8 Statimque lini super oculos ejus ex felle isto piscis, quod portas tecum : scias enim quoniam mox aperientur oculi ejus, et videbit pater tuus lumen cæli, et in aspectu tuo gaudebit.

11:8 And immediately anoint his eyes with this gall of the fish, which thou carriest with thee. For be assured that his eyes shall be presently opened, and thy father shall see the light of heaven, and shall rejoice in the sight of thee.

11:9 Tunc præcucurrit canis, qui simul fuerat in via : et quasi nuntius adveniens, blandimento suæ caudæ gaudebat.

11:9 Then the dog, which had been with them in the way, ran before, and coming as if he had brought the news, shewed his joy by his fawning and wagging his tail.

11:10 Et consurgens cæcus pater ejus, cœpit offendens pedibus currere : et data manu puero, occurrit obviam filio suo.

11:10 And his father that was blind, rising up, began to run stumbling with his feet: and giving a servant his hand, went to meet his son.

11:11 Et suscipiens osculatus est eum cum uxore sua, et cœperunt ambo flere præ gaudio.

11:11 And receiving him kissed him, as did also his wife, and they began to weep for joy.

11:12 Cumque adorassent Deum, et gratias egissent, consederunt.

11:12 And when they had adored God, and given him thanks, they sat down together.

11:13 Tunc sumens Tobias de felle piscis, linivit oculos patris sui.

11:13 Then Tobias taking of the gall of the fish, anointed his father's eyes.

11:14 Et sustinuit quasi dimidiam fere horam : et cœpit albugo ex oculis ejus, quasi membrana ovi, egredi.

11:14 And he stayed about half an hour: and a white skin began to come out of his eyes, like the skin of an egg.

11:15 Quam apprehendens Tobias, traxit ab oculis ejus : statimque visum recepit.

11:15 And Tobias took hold of it, and drew it from his eyes, and recovered his sight.

11:16 Et glorificabant Deum, ipse videlicet et uxor ejus, et omnes qui sciebant eum.

11:16 And they glorified God, both he and his wife and all that knew him.

11:17 Dicebatque Tobias : Benedico te, Domine Deus Israël, quia tu castigasti me, et tu salvasti me : et ecce ego video Tobiam filium meum.

11:17 And Tobias said: I bless thee, O Lord God of Israel, because thou hast chastised me, and thou hast saved me and behold I see Tobias my son.

11:18 Ingressa est etiam post septem dies Sara uxor filii ejus et omnis familia sana, et pecora, et cameli, et pecunia multa uxoris ; sed et illa pecunia, quam receperat a Gabelo.

11:18 And after seven days Sara his son's wife and all the family arrived safe, and the cattle, and the camels, and an abundance of money of his wife's: and that money also which he had received of Gabelus,

11:19 Et narravit parentibus suis omnia beneficia Dei, quæ fecisset circa eum per hominem qui eum duxerat.

11:19 And he told his parents all the benefits of God, which he had done to him by the man that conducted him.

11:20 Veneruntque Achior et Nabath consobrini Tobiæ gaudentes ad Tobiam, et congratulantes ei de omnibus bonis quæ circa illum ostenderat Deus.

11:20 And Achior and Nabath the kinsmen of Tobias came, rejoicing for Tobias, and congratulating with him for all the good things that God had done for him.

11:21 Et per septem dies epulantes, omnes cum gaudio magno gavisi sunt.

11:21 And for seven days they feasted and rejoiced all with great joy.

Chapter 12

12:1 Tunc vocavit ad se Tobias filium suum, dixitque ei : Quid possumus dare viro isti sancto, qui venit tecum ?

12:1 Then Tobias called to him his son and said to him: What can we give to this holy man, that is come with thee?

12:2 Respondens Tobias, dixit patri suo : Pater, quam mercedem dabimus ei ? aut quid dignum poterit esse beneficiis ejus ?

12:2 Tobias answering, said to his father: Father, what wages shall we give him? or what can be worthy of his benefits?

12:3 Me duxit et reduxit sanum, pecuniam a Gabelo ipse recepit, uxorem ipse me habere fecit, et dæmonium ab ea ipse compescuit : gaudium parentibus ejus fecit, meipsum a devoratione piscis eripuit, te quoque videre fecit lumen cæli, et bonis omnibus per eum repleti sumus. Quid illi ad hæc poterimus dignum dare ?

12:3 He conducted me and brought me safe again, he received the money of Gabelus, he caused me to have my wife, and he chased from her the evil spirit, he gave joy to her parents, myself he delivered from being devoured by the fish, thee also he hath made to see the light of heaven, and we are filled with all good things through him. What can we give him sufficient for these things?

12:4 Sed peto te, pater mi, ut roges eum, si forte dignabitur medietatem de omnibus quæ allata sunt, sibi assumere.

12:4 But I beseech thee, my father, to desire him, that he would vouchsafe to accept of one half of all things that have been brought.

12:5 Et vocantes eum, pater scilicet et filius, tulerunt eum in partem : et rogare cœperunt ut dignaretur dimidiam partem omnium quæ attulerant acceptam habere.

12:5 So the father and the son calling him, took him aside: and began to desire him that he would vouchsafe to accept of half of all things that they had brought,

12:6 Tunc dixit eis occulte : Benedicite Deum cæli, et coram omnibus viventibus confitemini ei, quia fecit vobiscum misericordiam suam.

12:6 Then he said to them secretly, Bless ye the God of heaven, give glory to him in the sight of all that live, because he hath shewn his mercy to you.

12:7 Etenim sacramentum regis abscondere bonum est : opera autem Dei revelare et confiteri honorificum est.

12:7 For it is good to hide the secret of a king: to reveal and confess the works of God.

12:8 Bona est oratio cum jejunio, et eleemosyna magis quam thesauros auri recondere :

12:8 Prayer is good with fasting and alms more than to lay up treasures of gold.

12:9 quoniam eleemosyna a morte liberat, et ipsa est quæ purgat peccata, et facit invenire misericordiam et viam æternam.

12:9 For alms delivereth from death, and the same is that which purgeth away sins, and maketh to find mercy and life everlasting.

12:10 Qui autem faciunt peccatum et iniquitatem, hostes sunt animæ suæ.

12:10 But they that commit sin and iniquity, are enemies to their own soul.

12:11 Manifesto ergo vobis veritatem, et non abscondam a vobis occultum sermonem.

12:11 I discover then the truth unto you, and I will not hide the secret from you.

12:12 Quando orabas cum lacrimis, et sepeliebas mortuos, et derelinquebas prandium tuum, et mortuos abscondebas per diem in domo tua, et nocte sepeliebas eos, ego obtuli orationem tuam Domino.

12:12 When thou didst pray with tears, and didst bury the dead, and didst leave thy dinner, and hide the dead by day in thy house, and bury them by night, I offered thy prayer to the Lord.

12:13 Et quia acceptus eras Deo, necesse fuit ut tentatio probaret te.

12:13 And because thou wast acceptable to God, it was necessary that temptation should prove thee.

12:14 Et nunc misit me Dominus ut curarem te, et Saram uxorem filii tui a dæmonio liberarem.

12:14 And now the Lord hath sent me to heal thee, and to deliver Sara thy son's wife from the devil.

12:15 Ego enim sum Raphaël angelus, unus ex septem qui adstamus ante Dominum.

12:15 For I am the angel Raphael, one of the seven, who stand before the Lord.

12:16 Cumque hæc audissent, turbati sunt, et trementes ceciderunt super terram in faciem suam.

12:16 And when they had heard these things, they were troubled, and being seized with fear they fell upon the ground on their face.

12:17 Dixitque eis angelus : Pax vobis : nolite timere.

12:17 And the angel said to them: Peace be to you, fear not.

12:18 Etenim cum essem vobiscum, per voluntatem Dei eram : ipsum benedicite, et cantate illi.

12:18 For when I was with you, I was there by the will of God: bless ye him, and sing praises to him.

12:19 Videbar quidem vobiscum manducare et bibere : sed ego cibo invisibili, et potu qui ab hominibus videri non potest, utor.

12:19 I seemed indeed to eat and to drink with you but I use an invisible meat and drink, which cannot be seen by men.

12:20 Tempus est ergo ut revertar ad eum qui me misit : vos autem benedicite Deum, et narrate omnia mirabilia ejus.

12:20 It is time therefore that I return to him that sent me: but bless ye God, and publish all his wonderful works.

12:21 Et cum hæc dixisset, ab aspectu eorum ablatus est, et ultra eum videre non potuerunt.

12:21 And when he had said these things, he was taken from their sight, and they could see him no more.

12:22 Tunc prostrati per horas tres in faciem, benedixerunt Deum : et exsurgentes narraverunt omnia mirabilia ejus.

12:22 Then they lying prostrate for three hours upon their face, blessed God, and rising up, they told all his wonderful works.

Chapter 13

13:1 Aperiens autem Tobias senior os suum, benedixit Dominum, et dixit : Magnus es, Domine, in æternum, et in omnia sæcula regnum tuum :

13:1 And Tobias the elder opening his mouth, blessed the Lord, and said: Thou art great O Lord, for ever, and thy kingdom is unto all ages.

13:2 quoniam tu flagellas, et salvas ; deducis ad inferos, et reducis : et non est qui effugiat manum tuam.

13:2 For thou scourgest, and thou savest: thou leadest down to hell, and bringest up again: and there is none that can escape thy hand.

13:3 Confitemini Domino, filii Israël, et in conspectu gentium laudate eum :

13:3 Give glory to the Lord, ye children of Israel, and praise him in the sight of the Gentiles:

13:4 quoniam ideo dispersit vos inter gentes quæ ignorant eum, ut vos enarretis mirabilia ejus, et faciatis scire eos quia non est alius deus omnipotens præter eum.

13:4 Because he hath therefore scattered you among the Gentiles, who know not him, that you may declare his wonderful works, and make them know that there is no other almighty God besides him.

13:5 Ipse castigavit nos propter iniquitates nostras, et ipse salvabit nos propter misericordiam suam.

13:5 He hath chastised us for our iniquities: and he will save us for his own mercy.

13:6 Aspicite ergo quæ fecit nobiscum, et cum timore et tremore confitemini illi : regemque sæculorum exaltate in operibus vestris.

13:6 See then what he hath done with us, and with fear and trembling give ye glory to him: and extol the eternal King of worlds in your works.

13:7 Ego autem in terra captivitatis meæ confitebor illi : quoniam ostendit majestatem suam in gentem peccatricem.

13:7 As for me, I will praise him in the land of my captivity: because he hath shewn his majesty toward a sinful nation,

13:8 Convertimini itaque peccatores, et facite justitiam coram Deo, credentes quod faciat vobiscum misericordiam suam.

13:8 Be converted therefore, ye sinners, and do justice before God, believing that he will shew his mercy to you.

13:9 Ego autem et anima mea in eo lætabimur.

13:9 And I and my soul will rejoice in him.

13:10 Benedicite Dominum omnes electi ejus : agite dies lætitiæ, et confitemini illi.

13:10 Bless ye the Lord, all his elect, keep days of joy, and give glory to him.

13:11 Jerusalem civitas Dei, castigavit te Dominus in operibus manuum tuarum.

13:11 Jerusalem, city of God, the Lord hath chastised thee for the works of thy hands.

13:12 Confitere Domino in bonis tuis, et benedic Deum sæculorum : ut reædificet in te tabernaculum suum, et revocet ad te omnes captivos, et gaudeas in omnia sæcula sæculorum.

13:12 Give glory to the Lord for thy good things, and bless the God eternal that he may rebuild his tabernacle in thee, and may call back all the captives to thee, and thou mayst rejoice for ever and ever.

13:13 Luce splendida fulgebis, et omnes fines terræ adorabunt te.

13:13 Thou shalt shine with a glorious light: and all the ends of the earth shall worship thee,

13:14 Nationes ex longinquo ad te venient, et munera deferentes adorabunt in te Dominum, et terram tuam in sanctificationem habebunt :

13:14 Nations from afar shall come to thee: and shall bring gifts, and shall adore the Lord in thee, and shall esteem thy land as holy.

13:15 nomen enim magnum invocabunt in te.

13:15 For they shall call upon the great name in thee,

13:16 Maledicti erunt qui contempserint te, et condemnati erunt omnes qui blasphemaverint te : benedictique erunt qui ædificaverint te.

13:16 They shall be cursed that shall despise thee: and they shall be condemned that shall blaspheme thee: and blessed shall they be that shall build thee up,

13:17 Tu autem lætaberis in filiis tuis, quoniam omnes benedicentur, et congregabuntur ad Dominum.

13:17 But thou shalt rejoice in thy children, because they shall all be blessed, and shall be gathered together to the Lord.

13:18 Beati omnes qui diligunt te, et qui gaudent super pace tua.

13:18 Blessed are all they that love thee, and that rejoice in thy peace,

13:19 Anima mea, benedic Dominum, quoniam liberavit Jerusalem civitatem suam a cunctis tribulationibus ejus Dominus Deus noster.

13:19 My soul, bless thou the Lord, because the Lord our God hath delivered Jerusalem his city from all her troubles.

13:20 Beatus ero si fuerint reliquiæ seminis mei ad videndam claritatem Jerusalem.

13:20 Happy shall I be if there shall remain of my seed, to see the glory of Jerusalem.

13:21 Portæ Jerusalem ex sapphiro et smaragdo ædificabuntur, et ex lapide pretioso omnis circuitus murorum ejus.

13:21 The gates of Jerusalem shall be built of sapphire, and of emerald, and all the walls thereof round about of precious stones.

13:22 Ex lapide candido et mundo omnes plateæ ejus sternentur, et per vicos ejus alleluja cantabitur.

13:22 All its streets shall be paved with white and clean stones: and Alleluia shall be sung in its streets,

13:23 Benedictus Dominus, qui exaltavit eam, et sit regnum ejus in sæcula sæculorum super eam. Amen.

13:23 Blessed be the Lord, who hath exalted it, and may he reign over it for ever and ever, Amen.

Chapter 14

14:1 Et consummati sunt sermones Tobiæ. Et postquam illuminatus est Tobias, vixit annis quadraginta duobus, et vidit filios nepotum suorum.

14:1 And the words of Tobias were ended. And after Tobias was restored to his sight, he lived two and forty years, and saw the children of his grandchildren.

14:2 Completis itaque annis centum duobus, sepultus est honorifice in Ninive.

14:2 And after he had lived a hundred and two years, he was buried honorably in Ninive.

14:3 Quinquaginta namque et sex annorum lumen oculorum amisit, sexagenarius vero recepit.

14:3 For he was six and fifty years old when he lost the sight of his eyes, and sixty when he recovered it again.

14:4 Reliquum vero vitæ suæ in gaudio fuit, et cum bono profectu timoris Dei perrexit in pace.

14:4 And the rest of his life was in joy, and with great increase of the fear of God he departed in peace.

14:5 In hora autem mortis suæ vocavit ad se Tobiam filium suum, et septem juvenes filios ejus nepotes suos, dixitque eis :

14:5 And at the hour of his death he called unto him his son Tobias and his children, seven young men, his grandsons, and said to them:

14:6 Prope erit interitus Ninive : non enim excidit verbum Domini : et fratres nostri, qui dispersi sunt a terra Israël, revertentur ad eam.

14:6 The destruction of Ninive is at hand: for the word of the Lord must be fulfilled: and our brethren, that are scattered abroad from the land of Israel, shall return to it.

14:7 Omnis autem deserta terra ejus replebitur, et domus Dei, quæ in ea incensa est, iterum reædificabitur : ibique revertentur omnes timentes Deum,

14:7 And all the land thereof that is desert shall be filled with people, and the house of God which is burnt in it, shall again be rebuilt: and all that fear God shall return thither.

14:8 et relinquent gentes idola sua, et venient in Jerusalem, et inhabitabunt in ea :

14:8 And the Gentiles shall leave their idols, and shall come into Jerusalem, and shall dwell in it.

14:9 et gaudebunt in ea omnes reges terræ, adorantes regem Israël.

14:9 And all the kings of the earth shall rejoice in it, adoring the King of Israel.

14:10 Audite ergo, filii mei, patrem vestrum : servite Domino in veritate, et inquirite ut faciatis quæ placita sunt illi :

14:10 Hearken therefore, my children, to your father: serve the Lord in truth, and seek to do the things that please him:

14:11 et filiis vestris mandate ut faciant justitias et eleemosynas, ut sint memores Dei, et benedicant eum in omni tempore in veritate, et in tota virtute sua.

14:11 And command your children that they do justice and almsdeeds, and that they be mindful of God, and bless him at all times in truth, and with all their power.

14:12 Nunc ergo filii, audite me, et nolite manere hic : sed quacumque die sepelieritis matrem vestram circa me in uno sepulchro, ex eo dirigite gressus vestros ut exeatis hinc :

14:12 And now, children, hear me, and do not stay here: but as soon as you shall bury your mother by me in one sepulchre, without delay direct your steps to depart hence:

14:13 video enim quia iniquitas ejus finem dabit ei.

14:13 For I see that its iniquity will bring it to destruction.

14:14 Factum est autem post obitum matris suæ, Tobias abscessit ex Ninive cum uxore sua, et filiis, et filiorum filiis, et reversus est ad soceros suos :

14:14 And it came to pass that after the death of his mother, Tobias departed out of Ninive with his wife, and children, and children's children, and returned to his father and mother in law.

14:15 invenitque eos incolumes in senectute bona : et curam eorum gessit, et ipse clausit oculos eorum : et omnem hæreditatem domus Raguelis ipse percepit : viditque quintam generationem, filios filiorum suorum.

14:15 And he found them in health in a good old age: and he took care of them, and he closed their eyes: and all the inheritance of Raguel's house came to him: and he saw his children's children to the fifth generation.

14:16 Et completis annis nonaginta novem in timore Domini, cum gaudio sepelierunt eum.

14:16 And after he had lived ninety-nine years in the fear of the Lord, with joy they buried him.

14:17 Omnis autem cognatio ejus et omnis generatio ejus in bona vita et in sancta conversatione permansit, ita ut accepti essent tam Deo quam hominibus, et cunctis habitantibus in terra.

14:17 And all his kindred, and all his generation continued in good life, and in holy conversation, so that they were acceptable both to God, and to men, and to all that dwelt in the land.

Judith

Chapter 1

1:1 Arphaxad itaque, rex Medorum, subjugaverat multas gentes imperio suo, et ipse ædificavit civitatem potentissimam, quam appellavit Ecbatanis,

1:1 Now Arphaxad king of the Medes had brought many nations under his dominions, and he built a very strong city, which he called Ecbatana,

1:2 ex lapidibus quadratis et sectis : fecit muros ejus in altitudinem cubitorum septuaginta, et in latitudinem cubitorum triginta : turres vero ejus posuit in altitudinem cubitorum centum.

1:2 Of stones squared and hewed: he made the walls thereof seventy cubits broad, and thirty cubits high, and the towers thereof he made a hundred cubits high. But on the square of them, each side was extended the space of twenty feet.

1:3 Per quadrum vero earum latus utrumque vicenorum pedum spatio tendebatur, posuitque portas ejus in altitudinem turrium :

1:3 And he made the gates thereof according to the height of the towers:

1:4 et gloriabatur quasi potens in potentia exercitus sui, et in gloria quadrigarum suarum.

1:4 And he gloried as a mighty one in the force of his army and in the glory of his chariots.

1:5 Anno igitur duodecimo regni sui, Nabuchodonosor rex Assyriorum, qui regnabat in Ninive civitate magna, pugnavit contra Arphaxad, et obtinuit eum

1:5 Now in the twelfth year of his reign, Nabuchodonosor king of the Assyrians, who reigned in Ninive the great city, fought against Arphaxad and overcame him,

1:6 in campo magno qui appellatur Ragau, circa Euphraten, et Tigrin, et Jadason, in campo Erioch regis Elicorum.

1:6 In the great plain which is called Ragua, about the Euphrates, and the Tigris, and the Jadason, in the plain of Erioch the king of the Elicians.

1:7 Tunc exaltatum est regnum Nabuchodonosor, et cor ejus elevatum est : et misit ad omnes qui habitabant in Cilicia, et Damasco, et Libano,

1:7 Then was the kingdom of Nabuchodonosor exalted, and his heart was elevated: and he sent to all that dwelt in Cilicia and Damascus, and Libanus,

1:8 et ad gentes quæ sunt in Carmelo et Cedar, et inhabitantes Galilæam in campo magno Esdrelon,

1:8 And to the nations that are in Carmelus, and Cedar, and to the inhabitants of Galilee in the great plain of Asdrelon,

1:9 et ad omnes qui erant in Samaria, et trans flumen Jordanem usque ad Jerusalem, et omnem terram Jesse quousque perveniatur ad terminos Æthiopiæ.

1:9 And to all that were in Samaria, and beyond the river Jordan even to Jerusalem, and all the land of Jesse till you come to the borders of Ethiopia.

1:10 Ad hos omnes misit nuntios Nabuchodonosor rex Assyriorum :

1:10 To all these Nabuchodonosor king of the Assyrians, sent messengers:

1:11 qui omnes uno animo contradixerunt, et remiserunt eos vacuos, et sine honore abjecerunt.

1:11 But they all with one mind refused, and sent them back empty, and rejected them without honour.

1:12 Tunc indignatus Nabuchodonosor rex adversus omnem terram illam, juravit per thronum et regnum suum quod defenderet se de omnibus regionibus his.

1:12 Then king Nabuchodonosor being angry against all that land, swore by his throne and kingdom that he would revenge himself of all those countries.

Chapter 2

2:1 Anno tertiodecimo Nabuchodonosor regis, vigesima et secunda die mensis primi, factum est verbum in domo Nabuchodonosor regis Assyriorum ut defenderet se.

2:1 In the thirteenth year of the reign of Nabuchodonosor, the two and twentieth day of the first month, the word was given out in the house of Nabuchodonosor king of the Assyrians, that he would revenge himself.

2:2 Vocavitque omnes majores natu, omnesque duces et bellatores suos, et habuit cum eis mysterium consilii sui :

2:2 And he called all the ancients, and all the governors, and his officers of war, and communicated to them the secret of his counsel:

2:3 dixitque cogitationem suam in eo esse, ut omnem terram suo subjugaret imperio.

2:3 And he said that his thoughts were to bring all the earth under his empire.

2:4 Quod dictum cum placuisset omnibus, vocavit Nabuchodonosor rex Holofernem principem militiæ suæ,

2:4 And when this saying pleased them all, Nabuchodonosor, the king, called Holofernes the general of his armies,

2:5 et dixit ei : Egredere adversus omne regnum occidentis, et contra eos præcipue, qui contempserunt imperium meum.

2:5 And said to him: Go out against all the kingdoms of the west, and against them especially that despised my commandment.

2:6 Non parcet oculus tuus ulli regno, omnemque urbem munitam subjugabis mihi.

2:6 Thy eye shall not spare any kingdom, and all the strong cities thou shalt bring under my yoke.

2:7 Tunc Holofernes vocavit duces et magistratus virtutis Assyriorum, et dinumeravit viros in expeditionem sicut præcepit ei rex, centum viginti millia peditum pugnatorum, et equitum sagittariorum duodecim millia.

2:7 Then Holofernes called the captains, and officers of the power of the Assyrians: and he mustered men for the expedition, and the king commanded him, a hundred and twenty thousand fighting men on foot, and twelve thousand archers, horsemen.

2:8 Omnemque expeditionem suam fecit præire in multitudine innumerabilium camelorum, cum his quæ exercitibus sufficerent copiose, boum quoque armenta, gregesque ovium, quorum non erat numerus.

2:8 And he made all his warlike preparations to go before with a multitude of innumerable camels, with all provisions sufficient for the armies in abundance, and herds of oxen, and flocks of sheep, without number.

2:9 Frumentum ex omni Syria in transitu suo parari constituit.

2:9 He appointed corn to be prepared out of all Syria in his passage.

2:10 Aurum vero et argentum de domo regis assumpsit multum nimis.

2:10 But gold and silver he took out of the king's house in great abundance.

2:11 Et profectus est ipse, et omnis exercitus cum quadrigis, et equitibus, et sagittariis : qui cooperuerunt faciem terræ sicut locustæ.

2:11 And he went forth he and all the army, with the chariots, and horsemen, and archers, who covered the face of the earth, like locusts.

2:12 Cumque pertransisset fines Assyriorum, venit ad magnos montes Ange, qui sunt a sinistro Ciliciæ : ascenditque omnia castella eorum, et obtinuit omnem munitionem.

2:12 And when he had passed through the borders of the Assyrians, he came to the great mountains of Ange, which are on the left of Cilicia: and he went up to all their castles, and took all the strong places.

2:13 Effregit autem civitatem opinatissimam Melothi, prædavitque omnes filios Tharsis et filios Ismaël qui erant contra faciem deserti, et ad austrum terræ Cellon.

2:13 And he took by assault the renowned city of Melothus, and pillaged all the children of Tharsis, and the children of Ismahel, who were over against the face of the desert, and on the south of the land of Cellon.

2:14 Et transivit Euphraten, et venit in Mesopotamiam : et fregit omnes civitates excelsas quæ erant ibi, a torrente Mambre usquequo perveniatur ad mare :

2:14 And he passed over the Euphrates and came into Mesopotamia: and he forced all the stately cities that were there, from the torrent of Mambre, till one comes to the sea:

2:15 et occupavit terminos ejus, a Cilicia usque ad fines Japheth qui sunt ad austrum.

2:15 And he took the borders thereof, from Cilicia to the coasts of Japheth, which are towards the south.

2:16 Abduxitque omnes filios Madian, et prædavit omnem locupletationem eorum, omnesque resistentes sibi occidit in ore gladii.

2:16 And he carried away all the children of Madian, and stripped them of all their riches, and all that resisted him he slew with the edge of the sword.

2:17 Et post hæc descendit in campos Damasci in diebus messis, et succendit omnia sata, omnesque arbores, et vineas fecit incidi :

2:17 And after these things he went down into the plains of Damascus in the days of the harvest, and he set all the corn on fire, and he caused all the trees and vineyards to be cut down.

2:18 et cecidit timor illius super omnes inhabitantes terram.

2:18 And the fear of them fell upon all the inhabitants of the land.

Chapter 3

3:1 Tunc miserunt legatos suos universarum urbium ac provinciarum reges ac principes, Syriæ scilicet Mesopotamiæ, et Syriæ Sobal, et Libyæ, atque Ciliciæ : qui venientes ad Holofernem, dixerunt :

3:1 Then the kings and the princes of all the cities and provinces, of Syria, Mesopotamia, and Syria Sobal, and Libya, and Cilicia sent their ambassadors, who coming to Holofernes, said:

3:2 Desinat indignatio tua circa nos : melius est enim ut viventes serviamus Nabuchodonosor regi magno, et subditi simus tibi, quam morientes cum interitu nostro ipsi servitutis nostræ damna patiamur.

3:2 Let thy indignation towards us cease, for it is better for us to live and serve Nabuchodonosor the great king, and be subject to thee, than to die and to perish, or suffer the miseries of slavery.

3:3 Omnis civitas nostra, omnisque possessio, omnes montes, et colles, et campi, et armenta boum, gregesque ovium, et caprarum, equorumque et camelorum, et universæ facultates nostræ atque familiæ, in conspectu tuo sunt :

3:3 All our cities and our possessions, all mountains and hills, and fields, and herds of oxen, and flocks of sheep, and goats, and horses, and camels, and all our goods, and families are in thy sight:

3:4 sint omnia nostra sub lege tua.

3:4 Let all we have be subject to thy law,

3:5 Nos, et filii nostri, servi tui sumus.

3:5 Both we and our children are thy servants.

3:6 Veni nobis pacificus dominus, et utere servitio nostro, sicut placuerit tibi.

3:6 Come to us a peaceable lord, and use our service as it shall please thee,

3:7 Tunc descendit de montibus cum equitibus in virtute magna, et obtinuit omnem civitatem, et omnem inhabitantem terram.

3:7 Then he came down from the mountains with horsemen, in great power, and made himself master of every city, and all the inhabitants of the land.

3:8 De universis autem urbibus assumpsit sibi auxiliarios viros fortes, et electos ad bellum.

3:8 And from all the cities he took auxiliaries valiant men, and chosen for war,

3:9 Tantusque metus provinciis illis incubuit, ut universarum urbium habitatores principes et honorati simul cum populis exirent obviam venienti,

3:9 And so great a fear lay upon all those provinces, that the inhabitants of all the cities, both princes and nobles, as well as the people, went out to meet him at his coming.

3:10 excipientes eum cum coronis et lampadibus, ducentes choros in tympanis et tibiis.

3:10 And received him with garlands, and lights, and dances, and timbrels, and flutes.

3:11 Nec ista tamen facientes, ferocitatem ejus pectoris mitigare potuerunt :

3:11 And though they did these things, they could not for all that mitigate the fierceness of his heart:

3:12 nam et civitates eorum destruxit, et lucos eorum excidit.

3:12 For he both destroyed their cities, and cut down their groves.

3:13 Præceperat enim illi Nabuchodonosor rex, ut omnes deos terræ exterminaret, videlicet ut ipse solus diceretur deus ab his nationibus quæ potuissent Holofernis potentia subjugari.

3:13 For Nabuchodonosor the king had commanded him to destroy all the gods of the earth, that he only might be called God by those nations which could be brought under him by the power of Holofernes.

3:14 Pertransiens autem Syriam Sobal, et omnem Apameam, omnemque Mesopotamiam, venit ad Idumæos in terram Gabaa,

3:14 And when he had passed through all Syria Sobal, and all Apamea, and all Mesopotamia, he came to the Idumeans into the land of Gabaa,

3:15 accepitque civitates eorum, et sedit ibi per triginta dies, in quibus diebus adunari præcepit universum exercitum virtutis suæ.

3:15 And he took possession of their cities, and stayed there for thirty days, in which days he commanded all the troops of his army to be united.

Chapter 4

4:1 Tunc audientes hæc filii Israël qui habitabant in terra Juda, timuerunt valde a facie ejus.

4:1 Then the children of Israel, who dwelt in the land of Juda, hearing these things, were exceedingly afraid of him.

4:2 Tremor et horror invasit sensus eorum, ne hoc faceret Jerusalem et templo Domini, quod fecerat ceteris civitatibus et templis earum.

4:2 Dread and horror seized upon their minds, lest he should do the same to Jerusalem and to the temple of the Lord, that he had done to other cities and their temples.

4:3 Et miserunt in omnem Samariam per circuitum usque Jericho, et præoccupaverunt omnes vertices montium :

4:3 And they sent into all Samaria round about, as far as Jericho, and seized upon all the tops of the mountains:

4:4 et muris circumdederunt vicos suos, et congregaverunt frumenta in præparationem pugnæ.

4:4 And they compassed their towns with walls and gathered together corn for provision for war.

4:5 Sacerdos etiam Eliachim scripsit ad universos qui erant contra Esdrelon, quæ est contra faciem campi magni juxta Dothain, et universos per quos viæ transitus esse poterat,

4:5 And Eliachim the priest wrote to all that were over against Esdrelon, which faceth the great plain near Dothain, and to all by whom there might be a passage of way,

4:6 ut obtinerent ascensus montium, per quos via esse poterat ad Jerusalem, et illic custodirent ubi angustum iter esse poterat inter montes.

4:6 that they should take possession of the ascents of the mountains, by which there might be any way to Jerusalem, and should keep watch where the way was narrow between the mountains.

4:7 Et fecerunt filii Israël secundum quod constituerat eis sacerdos Domini Eliachim.

4:7 And the children of Israel did as the priests of the Lord Eliachim had appointed them.

4:8 Et clamavit omnis populus ad Dominum instantia magna, et humiliaverunt animas suas in jejuniis et orationibus, ipsi et mulieres eorum.

4:8 And all the people cried to the Lord with great earnestness, and they humbled their souls in fastings, and prayers, both they and their wives.

4:9 Et induerunt se sacerdotes ciliciis, et infantes prostraverunt contra faciem templi Domini, et altare Domini operuerunt cilicio :

4:9 And the priests put on haircloths, and they caused the little children to lie prostrate before the temple of the Lord, and the altar of the Lord they covered with haircloth.

4:10 et clamaverunt ad Dominum Deum Israël unanimiter ne darentur in prædam infantes eorum, et uxores eorum in divisionem, et civitates eorum in exterminium, et sancta eorum in pollutionem, et fierent opprobrium gentibus.

4:10 And they cried to the Lord the God of Israel with one accord, that their children might not be made a prey, and their wives carried off, and their cities destroyed, and their holy things profaned, and that they might not be made a reproach to the Gentiles.

4:11 Tunc Eliachim sacerdos Domini magnus circuivit omnem Israël, allocutusque est eos,

4:11 Then Eliachim the high priest of the Lord went about all Israel and spoke to them,

4:12 dicens : Scitote quoniam exaudiet Dominus preces vestras, si manentes permanseritis in jejuniis et orationibus in conspectu Domini.

4:12 Saying: Know ye that the Lord will hear your prayers, if you continue with perseverance in fastings and prayers in the sight of the Lord.

4:13 Memores estote Moysi servi Domini, qui Amalec confidentem in virtute sua, et in potentia sua, et in exercitu suo, et in clypeis suis, et in curribus suis, et in equitibus suis, non ferro pugnando, sed precibus sanctis orando dejecit :

4:13 Remember Moses the servant of the Lord overcame Amalec that trusted in his own strength, and in his power, and in his army, and in his shields, and in his chariots, and in his horsemen, not by fighting with the sword, but by holy prayers:

4:14 sic erunt universi hostes Israël, si perseveraveritis in hoc opere quod cœpistis.

4:14 So all the enemies of Israel be, if you persevere in this work which you have begun.

4:15 Ad hanc igitur exhortationem ejus deprecantes Dominum, permanebant in conspectu Domini,

4:15 So they being moved by this exhortation of his, prayed to the Lord, and continued in the sight of the Lord.

4:16 ita ut etiam hi qui offerebant Domino holocausta, præcincti ciliciis offerrent sacrificia Domino, et erat cinis super capita eorum.

4:16 So that even they who offered the holocausts to the Lord, offered the sacrifices to the Lord girded with haircloths, and with ashes upon their head.

4:17 Et ex toto corde suo omnes orabant Deum, ut visitaret populum suum Israël.

4:17 And they all begged of God with all their heart, that he would visit his people Israel.

Chapter 5

5:1 Nuntiatumque est Holoferni principi militiæ Assyriorum, quod filii Israël præpararent se ad resistendum, ac montium itinera conclusissent :

5:1 And it was told Holofernes the general of the army of the Assyrians, that the children of Israel prepared themselves to resist, and had shut up the ways of the mountains.

5:2 et furore nimio exarsit in iracundia magna, vocavitque omnes principes Moab et duces Ammon,

5:2 And he was transported with exceeding great fury and indignation, and he called all the princes of Moab and the leaders of Ammon.

5:3 et dixit eis : Dicite mihi quis sit populus iste, qui montana obsidet : aut quæ, et quales, et quantæ sint civitates eorum : quæ etiam sit virtus eorum, aut quæ sit multitudo eorum, vel quis rex militiæ illorum :

5:3 And he said to them: Tell me what is this people that besetteth the mountains: or what are their cities, and of what sort, and how great: also what is their power, or what is their multitude: or who is the king over their warfare:

5:4 et quare præ omnibus qui habitant in oriente, isti contempserunt nos, et non exierunt obviam nobis ut susciperent nos cum pace ?

5:4 And why they above all that dwell in the east, have despised us, and have not come out to meet us, that they might receive us with peace?

5:5 Tunc Achior dux omnium filiorum Ammon respondens, ait : Si digneris audire, domine mi, dicam veritatem in conspectu tuo de populo isto qui in montanis habitat, et non egredietur verbum falsum ex ore meo.

5:5 Then Achior captain of all the children of Ammon answering, said; If thou vouchsafe, my lord, to hear, I will tell the truth in thy sight concerning this people, that dwelleth in the mountains, and there shall not a false word come out of my mouth.

5:6 Populus iste ex progenie Chaldæorum est.

5:6 This people is of the offspring of the Chaldeans.

5:7 Hic primum in Mesopotamia habitavit, quoniam noluerunt sequi deos patrum suorum, qui erant in terra Chaldæorum.

5:7 They dwelt first in Mesopotamia, because they would not follow the gods of their fathers, who were in the land of the Chaldeans.

5:8 Deserentes itaque cæremonias patrum suorum, quæ in multitudine deorum erant,

5:8 Wherefore forsaking the ceremonies of their fathers, which consisted in the worship of many gods,

5:9 unum Deum cæli coluerunt, qui et præcepit eis ut exirent inde et habitarent in Charan. Cumque operuisset omnem terram fames, descenderunt in Ægyptum, illicque per quadringentos annos sic multiplicati sunt, ut dinumerari eorum non posset exercitus.

5:9 They worshipped one God of heaven, who also commanded them to depart from thence, and to dwell in Charan. And when there was a famine over all the land, they went down into Egypt, and there for four hundred years were so multiplied, that the army of them could not be numbered.

5:10 Cumque gravaret eos rex Ægypti, atque in ædificationibus urbium suarum in luto et latere subjugasset eos, clamaverunt ad Dominum suum, et percussit totam terram Ægypti plagis variis.

5:10 And when the king of Egypt oppressed them, and made slaves of them to labour in clay and brick, in the building of his cities, they cried to their Lord, and he struck the whole land of Egypt with divers plagues.

5:11 Cumque ejecissent eos Ægyptii a se, et cessasset plaga ab eis, et iterum eos vellent capere, et ad suum servitium revocare,

5:11 And when the Egyptians had cast them out from them, and the plague had ceased from them, and they had a mind to take them again, and bring them back to their service,

5:12 fugientibus his, Deus cæli mare aperuit, ita ut hinc inde aquæ quasi murus solidarentur, et isti pede sicco fundum maris perambulando transirent.

5:12 The God of heaven opened the sea to them in their flight, so that the waters were made to stand firm as a wall on either side, and they walked through the bottom of the sea and passed it dry foot.

5:13 In quo loco dum innumerabilis exercitus Ægyptiorum eos persequeretur, ita aquis coopertus est, ut non remaneret vel unus, qui factum posteris nuntiaret.

5:13 And when an innumerable army of the Egyptians pursued after them in that place, they were so overwhelmed with the waters, that there was not one left, to tell what had happened to posterity.

5:14 Egressi vero mare Rubrum, deserta Sina montis occupaverunt, in quibus numquam homo habitare potuit, vel filius hominis requievit.

5:14 After they came out of the Red Sea, they abode in the deserts of mount Sina, in which never man could dwell, or son of man rested.

5:15 Illic fontes amari obdulcati sunt eis ad bibendum, et per annos quadraginta annonam de cælo consecuti sunt.

5:15 There bitter fountains were made sweet for them to drink, and for forty years they received food from heaven.

5:16 Ubicumque ingressi sunt sine arcu et sagitta, et absque scuto et gladio, Deus eorum pugnavit pro eis, et vicit.

5:16 Wheresoever they went in without bow and arrow, and without shield and sword, their God fought for them and overcame.

5:17 Et non fuit qui insultaret populo isti, nisi quando recessit a cultu Domini Dei sui.

5:17 And there was no one that triumphed over this people, but when they departed from the worship of the Lord their God.

5:18 Quotiescumque autem præter ipsum Deum suum, alterum coluerunt, dati sunt in prædam, et in gladium, et in opprobrium.

5:18 But as often as beside their own God, they worshipped any other, they were given to spoil and to the sword, and to reproach.

5:19 Quotiescumque autem pœnituerunt se recessisse a cultura Dei sui, dedit eis Deus cæli virtutem resistendi.

5:19 And as often as they were penitent for having revolted from the worship of their God, the God of heaven gave them power to resist.

5:20 Denique Chananæum regem, et Jebusæum, et Pherezæum, et Hethæum, et Hevæum, et Amorrhæum, et omnes potentes in Hesebon prostraverunt, et terras eorum et civitates eorum ipsi possederunt :

5:20 So they overthrew the king of the Chanaanites, and of the Jebusites, and of the Pherezites, and of the Hethites, and of the Hevites, and of the Amorrhites, and all the mighty ones in Hesebon, and they possessed their lands, and their cities:

5:21 et usque dum non peccarent in conspectu Dei sui, erant cum illis bona : Deus enim illorum odit iniquitatem.

5:21 And as long as they sinned not in the sight of their God, it was well with them: for their God hateth iniquity.

5:22 Nam et ante hos annos cum recessissent a via quam dederat illis Deus ut ambularent in ea, exterminati sunt præliis a multis nationibus, et plurimi eorum captivi abducti sunt in terram non suam.

5:22 And even some years ago when they had revolted from the way which God had given them to walk therein, they were destroyed in battles by many nations and very many of them were led away captive into a strange land.

5:23 Nuper autem reversi ad Dominum Deum suum, ex dispersione qua dispersi fuerant, adunati sunt, et ascenderunt montana hæc omnia, et iterum possident Jerusalem, ubi sunt sancta eorum.

5:23 But of late returning to the Lord their God, from the different places wherein they were scattered, they are come together and are gone up into all these mountains, and possess Jerusalem again, where their holies are.

5:24 Nunc ergo mi domine, perquire si est aliqua iniquitas eorum in conspectu Dei eorum : ascendamus ad illos, quoniam tradens tradet illos Deus eorum tibi, et subjugati erunt sub jugo potentiæ tuæ.

5:24 Now therefore, my lord, search if there be any iniquity of theirs in the sight of their God: let us go up to them, because their God will surely deliver them to thee, and they shall be brought under the yoke of thy power:

5:25 Si vero non est offensio populi hujus coram Deo suo, non poterimus resistere illis, quoniam Deus eorum defendet illos : et erimus in opprobrium universæ terræ.

5:25 But if there be no offence of this people in the sight of their God, we cannot resist them because their God will defend them: and we shall be a reproach to the whole earth.

5:26 Et factum est, cum cessasset loqui Achior verba hæc, irati sunt omnes magnates Holofernis, et cogitabant interficere eum, dicentes ad alterutrum :

5:26 And it came to pass, when Achior had ceased to speak these words, all the great men of Holofernes were angry, and they had a mind to kill him, saying to each other:

5:27 Quis est iste, qui filios Israël posse dicat resistere regi Nabuchodonosor et exercitibus ejus, homines inermes, et sine virtute, et sine peritia artis pugnæ ?

5:27 Who is this, that saith the children of Israel can resist king Nabuchodonosor, and his armies, men unarmed, and without force, and without skill in the art of war?

5:28 Ut ergo agnoscat Achior quoniam fallit nos, ascendamus in montana : et cum capti fuerint potentes eorum, tunc cum eisdem gladio transverberabitur :

5:28 That Achior therefore may know that he deceiveth us, let us go up into the mountains: and when the bravest of them shall be taken, then shall he with them be stabbed with the sword,

5:29 ut sciat omnis gens quoniam Nabuchodonosor deus terræ est, et præter ipsum alius non est.

5:29 That every nation may know that Nabuchodonosor is god of the earth, and besides him there is no other.

Chapter 6

6:1 Factum est autem cum cessassent loqui, indignatus Holofernes vehementer, dixit ad Achior :

6:1 And it came to pass when they had left off speaking, that Holofernes being in a violent passion, said to Achior:

6:2 Quoniam prophetasti nobis, dicens quod gens Israël defendatur a Deo suo, ut ostendam tibi quoniam non est deus nisi Nabuchodonosor,

6:2 Because thou hast prophesied unto us, saying: That the nation of Israel is defended by their God, to shew thee that there is no God, but Nabuchodonosor:

6:3 cum percusserimus eos omnes, sicut hominem unum, tunc et ipse cum illis Assyriorum gladio interibis, et omnis Israël tecum perditione disperiet :

6:3 When we shall slay them all as one man, then thou also shalt die with them by the sword of the Assyrians, and all Israel shall perish with thee:

6:4 et probabis quoniam Nabuchodonosor dominus sit universæ terræ : tuncque gladius militiæ meæ transiet per latera tua, et confixus cades inter vulneratos Israël, et non respirabis ultra, donec extermineris cum illis.

6:4 And thou shalt find that Nabuchodonosor is lord of the whole earth: and then the sword of my soldiers shall pass through thy sides, and thou shalt be stabbed and fall among the wounded of Israel, and thou shalt breathe no more till thou be destroyed with them.

6:5 Porro autem si prophetiam tuam veram existimas, non concidat vultus tuus : et pallor qui faciem tuam obtinet abscedat a te, si verba mea hæc putas impleri non posse.

6:5 But if thou think thy prophecy true, let not thy countenance sink, and let the paleness that is in thy face, depart from thee, if thou imaginest these my words cannot be accomplished.

6:6 Ut autem noveris quia simul cum illis hæc experieris, ecce ex hac hora illorum populo sociaberis, ut, dum dignas mei gladii pœnas exceperint, ipse simul ultioni subjaceas.

6:6 And that thou mayst know that thou shalt experience these things together with them, behold from this hour thou shalt be associated to their people, that when they shall receive the punishment they deserve from my sword, thou mayst fall under the same vengeance.

6:7 Tunc Holofernes præcepit servis suis ut comprehenderent Achior, et perducerent eum in Bethuliam, et traderent eum in manus filiorum Israël.

6:7 Then Holofernes commanded his servants to take Achior, and to lead him to Bethulia, and to deliver him into the hands of the children of Israel.

6:8 Et accipientes eum servi Holofernis, profecti sunt per campestria : sed cum appropinquassent ad montana, exierunt contra eos fundibularii.

6:8 And the servants of Holofernes taking him, went through the plains: but when they came near the mountains, the slingers came out against them.

6:9 Illi autem divertentes a latere montis, ligaverunt Achior ad arborem manibus et pedibus, et sic vinctum restibus dimiserunt eum, et reversi sunt ad dominum suum.

6:9 Then turning out of the way by the side of the mountain, they tied Achior to a tree hand and foot, and so left him bound with ropes, and returned to their master.

6:10 Porro filii Israël descendentes de Bethulia, venerunt ad eum : quem solventes, duxerunt ad Bethuliam, atque in medium populi illum statuentes, percunctati sunt quid rerum esset quod illum vinctum Assyrii reliquissent.

6:10 And the children of Israel coming down from Bethulia, came to him, and loosing him they brought him to Bethulia, and setting him in the midst of the people, asked him what was the matter that the Assyrians had left him bound.

6:11 In diebus illis erant illic principes Ozias filius Micha de tribu Simeon, et Charmi, qui et Gothoniel.

6:11 In those days the rulers there, were Ozias the son of Micha of the tribe of Simeon, and Charmi, called also Gothoniel.

6:12 In medio itaque seniorum, et in conspectu omnium, Achior dixit omnia quæ locutus ipse fuerat ab Holoferne interrogatus : et qualiter populus Holofernis voluisset propter hoc verbum interficere eum,

6:12 And Achior related in the midst of the ancients, and in the presence of all the people, all that he had said being asked by Holofernes: and how the people of Holofernes would have killed him for this word,

6:13 et quemadmodum ipse Holofernes iratus jusserit eum Israëlitis hac de causa tradi, ut dum vicerit filios Israël, tunc et ipsum Achior diversis jubeat interire suppliciis, propter hoc quod dixisset : Deus cæli defensor eorum est.

6:13 And how Holofernes himself being angry had commanded him to be delivered for this cause to the Israelites: that when he should overcome the children of Israel, then he might command Achior also himself to be put to death by diverse torments, for having said: The God of heaven is their defender.

6:14 Cumque Achior universa hæc exposuisset, omnis populus cecidit in faciem, adorantes Dominum, et communi lamentatione et fletu unanimes preces suas Domino effuderunt,

6:14 And when Achior had declared all these things, all the people fell upon their faces, adoring the Lord, and all of them together mourning and weeping poured out their prayers with one accord to the Lord,

6:15 dicentes : Domine Deus cæli et terræ, intuere superbiam eorum, et respice ad nostram humilitatem, et faciem sanctorum tuorum attende, et ostende quoniam non derelinquis præsumentes de te : et præsumentes de se, et de sua virtute gloriantes, humilias.

6:15 Saying: O Lord God of heaven and earth, behold their pride, and look on our low condition, and have regard to the face of thy saints, and shew that thou forsakest not them that trust on thee, and that thou humblest them that presume of themselves, and glory in their own strength.

6:16 Finito itaque fletu, et per totam diem oratione populorum completa, consolati sunt Achior,

6:16 So when their weeping was ended, and the people's prayer, in which they continued all the day, was concluded, they comforted Achior,

6:17 dicentes : Deus patrum nostrorum, cujus tu virtutem prædicasti, ipse tibi hanc dabit vicissitudinem, ut eorum magis tu interitum videas.

6:17 Saying: The God of our fathers, whose power thou hast set forth, will make this return to thee, that thou rather shalt see their destruction.

6:18 Cum vero Dominus Deus noster dederit hanc libertatem servis suis, sit et tecum Deus in medio nostri : ut sicut placuerit tibi, ita cum tuis omnibus converseris nobiscum.

6:18 And when the Lord our God shall give this liberty to his servants, let God be with thee also in the midst of us: that as it shall please thee, so thou with all thine mayst converse with us.

6:19 Tunc Ozias, finito consilio, suscepit eum in domum suam, et fecit ei cœnam magnam.

6:19 Then Ozias, after the assembly was broken up, received him into his house, and made him a great supper.

6:20 Et vocatis omnibus presbyteris, simul expleto jejunio refecerunt.

6:20 And all the ancients were invited, and they refreshed themselves together after their fast was over.

6:21 Postea vero convocatus est omnis populus, et per totam noctem intra ecclesiam oraverunt, petentes auxilium a Deo Israël.

6:21 And afterwards all the people were called together, and they prayed all the night long within the church, desiring help of the God of Israel.

Chapter 7

7:1 Holofernes autem altera die præcepit exercitibus suis ut ascenderent contra Bethuliam.

7:1 But Holofernes on the next day gave orders to his army, to go up against Bethulia.

7:2 Erant autem pedites bellatorum centum viginti millia, et equites viginti duo millia, præter præparationes virorum illorum quos occupaverat captivitas, et abducti fuerant de provinciis et urbibus universæ juventutis.

7:2 Now there were in his troops a hundred and twenty thousand footmen, and two and twenty thousand horsemen, besides the preparations of those men who had been taken, and who had been brought away out of the provinces and cities of all the youth.

7:3 Omnes paraverunt se pariter ad pugnam contra filios Israël, et venerunt per crepidinem montis usque ad apicem, qui respicit super Dothain, a loco qui dicitur Belma usque ad Chelmon, qui est contra Esdrelon.

7:3 All these prepared themselves together to fight against the children of Israel, and they came by the hillside to the top, which looketh toward Dothain, from the place which is called Belma, unto Chelmon, which is over against Esdrelon.

7:4 Filii autem Israël, ut viderunt multitudinem illorum, prostraverunt se super terram, mittentes cinerem super capita sua, unanimes orantes ut Deus Israël misericordiam suam ostenderet super populum suum.

7:4 But the children of Israel, when they saw the multitude of them, prostrated themselves upon the ground, putting ashes upon their heads, praying with one accord, that the God of Israel would shew his mercy upon his people.

7:5 Et assumentes arma sua bellica, sederunt per loca quæ ad angusti itineris tramitem dirigunt inter montosa, et erant custodientes ea tota die et nocte.

7:5 And taking their arms of war, they posted themselves at the places, which by a narrow pathway lead directly between the mountains, and they guarded them all day and night.

7:6 Porro Holofernes, dum circuit per gyrum, reperit quod fons qui influebat, aquæductum illorum a parte australi extra civitatem dirigeret : et incidi præcepit aquæductum illorum.

7:6 Now Holofernes, in going round about, found that the fountain which supplied them with water, ran through an aqueduct without the city on the south side: and he commanded their aqueduct to be cut off.

7:7 Erant tamen non longe a muris fontes, ex quibus furtim videbantur haurire aquam ad refocillandum potius quam ad potandum.

7:7 Nevertheless there were springs not far from the walls, out of which they were seen secretly to draw water, to refresh themselves a little rather than to drink their fill.

7:8 Sed filii Ammon et Moab accesserunt ad Holofernem, dicentes : Filii Israël non in lancea nec in sagitta confidunt, sed montes defendunt illos, et muniunt illos colles in præcipitio constituti.

7:8 But the children of Ammon and Moab came to Holofernes, saying: The children of Israel trust not in their spears, nor in their arrows, but the mountains are their defence, and the steep hills and precipices guard them.

7:9 Ut ergo sine congressione pugnæ possis superare eos, pone custodes fontium, ut non hauriant aquam ex eis, et sine gladio interficies eos, vel certe fatigati tradent civitatem suam, quam putant in montibus positam superari non posse.

7:9 Wherefore that thou mayst overcome them without joining battle, set guards at the springs that they may not draw water out of them, and thou shalt destroy them without sword, or at least being wearied out they will yield up their city, which they suppose, because it is situate in the mountains, to be impregnable.

7:10 Et placuerunt verba hæc coram Holoferne et coram satellitibus ejus, et constituit per gyrum centenarios per singulos fontes.

7:10 And these words pleased Holofernes, and his officers, and he placed all round about a hundred men at every spring.

7:11 Cumque ista custodia per dies viginti fuisset expleta, defecerunt cisternæ et collectiones aquarum omnibus habitantibus Bethuliam, ita ut non esset intra civitatem unde satiarentur vel una die, quoniam ad mensuram dabatur populis aqua quotidie.

7:11 And when they had kept this watch for full twenty days, the cisterns, and the reserve of waters failed among all the inhabitants of Bethulia, so that there was not within the city, enough to satisfy them, no not for one day, for water was daily given out to the people by measure.

7:12 Tunc ad Oziam congregati omnes viri feminæque, juvenes et parvuli, omnes simul una voce

7:12 Then all the men and women, young men, and children, gathering themselves together to Ozias, all together with one voice,

7:13 dixerunt : Judicet Deus inter nos et te, quoniam fecisti in nos mala, nolens loqui pacifice cum Assyriis, et propter hoc vendidit nos Deus in manibus eorum.

7:13 Said: God be judge between us and thee, for thou hast done evil against us, in that thou wouldst not speak peaceably with the Assyrians, and for this cause God hath sold us into their hands.

7:14 Et ideo non est qui adjuvet, cum prosternamur ante oculos eorum in siti, et perditione magna.

7:14 And therefore there is no one to help us, while we are cast down before their eyes in thirst, and sad destruction.

7:15 Et nunc congregate universos qui in civitate sunt, ut sponte tradamus nos omnes populo Holofernis.

7:15 And now assemble ye all that are in the city, that we may of our own accord yield ourselves all up to the people of Holofernes.

7:16 Melius est enim ut captivi benedicamus Dominum viventes, quam moriamur, et simus opprobrium omni carni, cum viderimus uxores nostras et infantes nostros mori ante oculos nostros.

7:16 For it is better, that being captives we should live and bless the Lord, than that we should die, and be a reproach to all flesh, after we have seen our wives and our infants die before our eyes.

7:17 Contestamur hodie cælum et terram, et Deum patrum nostrorum, qui ulciscitur nos secundum peccata nostra, ut jam tradatis civitatem in manu militiæ Holofernis, et sit finis noster brevis in ore gladii, qui longior efficitur in ariditate sitis.

7:17 We call to witness this day heaven and earth, and the God of our fathers, who taketh vengeance upon us according to our sins, conjuring you to deliver now the city into the hand of the army of Holofernes, that our end may be short by the edge of the sword, which is made longer by the drought of thirst.

7:18 Et cum hæc dixissent, factus est fletus et ululatus magnus in ecclesia ab omnibus, et per multas horas una voce clamaverunt ad Deum, dicentes :

7:18 And when they had said these things, there was great weeping and lamentation of all in the assembly, and for many hours with one voice they cried to God, saying:

7:19 Peccavimus cum patribus nostris : injuste egimus, iniquitatem fecimus.

7:19 We have sinned with our fathers, we have done unjustly, we have committed iniquity:

7:20 Tu, quia pius es, miserere nostri, aut in tuo flagello vindica iniquitates nostras, et noli tradere confitentes te populo qui ignorat te,

7:20 Have thou mercy on us, because thou art good, or punish our iniquities by chastising us thyself, and deliver not them that trust in thee to a people that knoweth not thee,

7:21 ut non dicant inter gentes : Ubi est Deus eorum ?

7:21 That they may not say among the Gentiles: Where is their God?

7:22 Et cum fatigati ex his clamoribus et his fletibus lassati siluissent,

7:22 And when being wearied with these cries, and tired with these weepings, they held their peace,

7:23 exsurgens Ozias infusus lacrimis, dixit : Æquo animo estote, fratres, et hos quinque dies expectemus a Domino misericordiam.

7:23 Ozias rising up all in tears, said: Be of good courage, my brethren, and let us wait these five days for mercy from the Lord.

7:24 Forsitan enim indignationem suam abscindet, et dabit gloriam nomini suo.

7:24 For perhaps he will put a stop to his indignation, and will give glory to his own name.

7:25 Si autem transactis quinque diebus non venerit adjutorium, faciemus hæc verba quæ locuti estis.

7:25 But if after five days be past there come no aid, we will do the things which you have spoken.

Chapter 8

8:1 Et factum est cum audisset hæc verba Judith vidua, quæ erat filia Merari filii Idox filii Joseph filii Oziæ filii Elai filii Jamnor filii Gedeon filii Raphaim filii Achitob filii Melchiæ filii Enan filii Nathaniæ filii Salathiel filii Simeon filii Ruben,

8:1 Now it came to pass, when Judith a widow had heard these words, who was the daughter of Merari, the son of Idox, the son of Joseph, the son of Ozias, the son of Elai, the son of Jamnor, the son of Gedeon, the son of Raphaim, the son of Achitob, the son of Melchias, the son of Enan, the son of Nathanias, the son of Salathiel, the son of Simeon, the son of Ruben:

8:2 et vir ejus fuit Manasses, qui mortuus est in diebus messis hordeaceæ :

8:2 And her husband was Manasses, who died in the time of the barley harvest:

8:3 instabat enim super alligantes manipulos in campo, et venit æstus super caput ejus, et mortuus est in Bethulia civitate sua, et sepultus est illic cum patribus suis.

8:3 For he was standing over them that bound sheaves in the field; and the heat came upon his head, and he died in Bethulia his own city, and was buried there with his fathers.

8:4 Erat autem Judith relicta ejus vidua jam annis tribus et mensibus sex.

8:4 And Judith his relict was a widow now three years and six months.

8:5 Et in superioribus domus suæ fecit sibi secretum cubiculum, in quo cum puellis suis clausa morabatur,

8:5 And she made herself a private chamber in the upper part of her house, in which she abode shut up with her maids.

8:6 et habens super lumbos suos cilicium, jejunabat omnibus diebus vitæ suæ, præter sabbata et neomenias et festa domus Israël.

8:6 And she wore haircloth upon her loins, and fasted all the days of her life, except the sabbaths, and new moons, and the feasts of the house of Israel.

8:7 Erat autem eleganti aspectu nimis, cui vir suus reliquerat divitias multas, et familiam copiosam, ac possessiones armentis boum, et gregibus ovium plenas.

8:7 And she was exceedingly beautiful, and her husband left her great riches, and very many servants, and large possessions of herds of oxen, and flocks of sheep.

8:8 Et erat hæc in omnibus famosissima, quoniam timebat Dominum valde, nec erat qui loqueretur de illa verbum malum.

8:8 And she was greatly renowned among all, because she feared the Lord very much, neither was there any one that spoke an ill word of her.

8:9 Hæc itaque cum audisset quoniam Ozias promisisset quod transacto quinto die traderet civitatem, misit ad presbyteros Chabri et Charmi.

8:9 When therefore she had heard that Ozias had promised that he would deliver up the city after the fifth day, she sent to the ancients Chabri and Charmi.

8:10 Et venerunt ad illam, et dixit illis : Quod est hoc verbum, in quo consensit Ozias, ut tradat civitatem Assyriis si intra quinque dies non venerit vobis adjutorium ?

8:10 And they came to her, and she said to them: What is this word, by which Ozias hath consented to give up the city to the Assyrians, if within five days there come no aid to us?

8:11 et qui estis vos, qui tentatis Dominum ?

8:11 And who are you that tempt the Lord?

8:12 non est iste sermo qui misericordiam provocet, sed potius qui iram excitet, et furorem accendat.

8:12 This is not a word that may draw down mercy, but rather that may stir up wrath, and enkindle indignation.

8:13 Posuistis vos tempus miserationis Domini, et in arbitrium vestrum, diem constituistis ei.

8:13 You have set a time for the mercy of the Lord, and you have appointed him a day, according to your pleasure.

8:14 Sed quia patiens Dominus est, in hoc ipso pœniteamus, et indulgentiam ejus fusis lacrimis postulemus :

8:14 But forasmuch as the Lord is patient, let us be penitent for this same thing, and with many tears let us beg his pardon:

8:15 non enim quasi homo sic Deus comminabitur, neque sicut filius hominis ad iracundiam inflammabitur.

8:15 For God will not threaten like man, nor be inflamed to anger like the son of man.

8:16 Et ideo humiliemus illi animas nostras, et in spiritu constituti humiliato, servientes illi

8:16 And therefore let us humble our souls before him, and continuing in an humble spirit, in his service:

8:17 dicamus flentes Domino, ut secundum voluntatem suam sic faciat nobiscum misericordiam suam : ut sicut conturbatum est cor nostrum in superbia eorum, ita etiam de nostra humilitate gloriemur :

8:17 Let us ask the Lord with tears, that according to his will so he would shew his mercy to us: that as our heart is troubled by their pride, so also we may glorify in our humility.

8:18 quoniam non sumus secuti peccata patrum nostrorum, qui dereliquerunt Deum suum, et adoraverunt deos alienos,

8:18 For we have not followed the sins of our fathers, who forsook their God, and worshipped strange gods.

8:19 pro quo scelere dati sunt in gladium, et in rapinam, et in confusionem inimicis suis : nos autem alterum deum nescimus præter ipsum.

8:19 For which crime they were given up to their enemies, to the sword, and to pillage, and to confusion: but we know no other God but him.

8:20 Expectemus humiles consolationem ejus, et exquiret sanguinem nostrum de afflictionibus inimicorum nostrorum, et humiliabit omnes gentes, quæcumque insurgunt contra nos, et faciet illas sine honore Dominus Deus noster.

8:20 Let us humbly wait for his consolation, and the Lord our God will require our blood of the afflictions of our enemies, and he will humble all the nations that shall rise up against us, and bring them to disgrace.

8:21 Et nunc fratres, quoniam vos estis presbyteri in populo Dei, et ex vobis pendet anima illorum, ad eloquium vestrum corda eorum erigite, ut memores sint quia tentati sunt patres nostri, ut probarentur si vere colerent Deum suum.

8:21 And now, brethren, as you are the ancients among the people of God, and their very soul resteth upon you: comfort their hearts by your speech, that they may be mindful how our fathers were tempted that they might be proved, whether they worshipped their God truly.

8:22 Memores esse debent quomodo pater noster Abraham tentatus est, et per multas tribulationes probatus, Dei amicus effectus est.

8:22 They must remember how our father Abraham was tempted, and being proved by many tribulations, was made the friend of God.

8:23 Sic Isaac, sic Jacob, sic Moyses, et omnes qui placuerunt Deo, per multas tribulationes transierunt fideles.

8:23 So Isaac, so Jacob, so Moses, and all that have pleased God, passed through many tribulations, remaining faithful.

8:24 Illi autem qui tentationes non susceperunt cum timore Domini, et impatientiam suam et improperium murmurationis suæ contra Dominum protulerunt,

8:24 But they that did not receive the trials with the fear of the Lord, but uttered their impatience and the reproach of their murmuring against the Lord,

8:25 exterminati sunt ab exterminatore, et a serpentibus perierunt.

8:25 Were destroyed by the destroyer, and perished by serpents.

8:26 Et nos ergo non ulciscamur nos pro his quæ patimur,

8:26 As for us therefore let us not revenge ourselves for these things which we suffer.

8:27 sed reputantes peccatis nostris hæc ipsa supplicia minora esse flagella Domini, quibus quasi servi corripimur ad emendationem, et non ad perditionem nostram evenisse credamus.

8:27 But esteeming these very punishments to be less than our sins deserve, let us believe that these scourges of the Lord, with which like servants we are chastised, have happened for our amendment, and not for our destruction.

8:28 Et dixerunt illi Ozias et presbyteri : Omnia quæ locuta es, vera sunt, et non est in sermonibus tuis ulla reprehensio.

8:28 And Ozias and the ancients said to her: All things which thou hast spoken are true, and there is nothing to be reprehended in thy words.

8:29 Nunc ergo ora pro nobis, quoniam mulier sancta es, et timens Deum.

8:29 Now therefore pray for us, for thou art a holy woman, and one fearing God.

8:30 Et dixit illis Judith : Sicut quod potui loqui, Dei esse cognoscitis,

8:30 And Judith said to them: As you know that what I have been able to say is of God:

8:31 ita quod facere disposui, probate si ex Deo est, et orate ut firmum faciat Deus consilium meum.

8:31 So that which I intend to do prove ye if it be of God, and pray that God may strengthen my design.

8:32 Stabitis vos ad portam nocte ista, et ego exeam cum abra mea : et orate, ut sicut dixistis, in diebus quinque respiciat Dominus populum suum Israël.

8:32 You shall stand at the gate this night, and I will go out with my maidservant: and pray ye, that as you have said, in five days the Lord may look down upon his people Israel.

8:33 Vos autem nolo ut scrutemini actum meum, et usque dum renuntiem vobis, nihil aliud fiat, nisi oratio pro me ad Dominum Deum nostrum.

8:33 But I desire that you search not into what I am doing, and till I bring you word let nothing else be done but to pray for me to the Lord our God.

8:34 Et dixit ad eam Ozias princeps Juda : Vade in pace, et Dominus sit tecum in ultionem inimicorum nostrorum. Et revertentes abierunt.

8:34 And Ozias the prince of Juda said to her: Go in peace, and the Lord be with thee to take revenge of our enemies. So returning they departed.

Chapter 9

9:1 Quibus ascendentibus, Judith ingressa est oratorium suum : et induens se cilicio, posuit cinerem super caput suum : et prosternens se Domino, clamabat ad Dominum, dicens :

9:1 And when they were gone, Judith went into her oratory: and putting on haircloth, laid ashes on her head: and falling down prostrate before the Lord, she cried to the Lord, saying:

9:2 Domine Deus patris mei Simeon, qui dedisti illi gladium in defensionem alienigenarum, qui violatores extiterunt in coinquinatione sua, et denudaverunt femur virginis in confusionem :

9:2 Lord God of my father Simeon, who gavest him a sword to execute vengeance against strangers, who had defiled by their uncleanness, and uncovered the virgin unto confusion:

9:3 et dedisti mulieres illorum in prædam, et filias illorum in captivitatem : et omnem prædam in divisionem servis tuis, qui zelaverunt zelum tuum : subveni, quæso te, Domine Deus meus, mihi viduæ.

9:3 And who gavest their wives to be made a prey, and their daughters into captivity: and all their spoils to be divided to the servants, who were zealous with thy zeal: assist, I beseech thee, O Lord God, me a widow.

9:4 Tu enim fecisti priora, et illa post illa cogitasti : et hoc factum est quod ipse voluisti.

9:4 For thou hast done the things of old, and hast devised one thing after another: and what thou hast designed hath been done.

9:5 Omnes enim viæ tuæ paratæ sunt, et tua judicia in tua providentia posuisti.

9:5 For all thy ways are prepared, and in thy providence thou hast placed thy judgments.

9:6 Respice castra Assyriorum nunc, sicut tunc castra Ægyptiorum videre dignatus es, quando post servos tuos armati currebant, confidentes in quadrigis, et in equitatu suo, et in multitudine bellatorum.

9:6 Look upon the camp of the Assyrians now, as thou wast pleased to look upon the camp of the Egyptians, when they pursued armed after thy servants, trusting in their chariots, and in their horsemen, and in a multitude of warriors.

9:7 Sed aspexisti super castra eorum, et tenebræ fatigaverunt eos.

9:7 But thou lookedst over their camp, and darkness wearied them.

9:8 Tenuit pedes eorum abyssus, et aquæ operuerunt eos.

9:8 The deep held their feet, and the waters overwhelmed them.

9:9 Sic fiant et isti, Domine, qui confidunt in multitudine sua, et in curribus suis, et in contis, et in scutis, et in sagittis suis, et in lanceis gloriantur,

9:9 So may it be with these also, O Lord, who trust in their multitude, and in their chariots, and in their pikes, and in their shields, and in their arrows, and glory in their spears,

9:10 et nesciunt quia tu ipse es Deus noster, qui conteris bella ab initio, et Dominus nomen est tibi.

9:10 And know not that thou art our God, who destroyest wars from the beginning, and the Lord is thy name.

9:11 Erige brachium tuum sicut ab initio, et allide virtutem illorum in virtute tua : cadat virtus eorum in iracundia tua, qui promittunt se violare sancta tua, et polluere tabernaculum nominis tui, et dejicere gladio suo cornu altaris tui.

9:11 Lift up thy arm as from the beginning, and crush their power with thy power: let their power fall in their wrath, who promise themselves to violate thy sanctuary, and defile the dwelling place of thy name, and to beat down with their sword the horn of thy altar.

9:12 Fac, Domine, ut gladio proprio ejus superbia amputetur :

9:12 Bring to pass, O Lord, that his pride may be cut off with his own sword.

9:13 capiatur laqueo oculorum suorum in me, et percuties eum ex labiis caritatis meæ.

9:13 Let him be caught in the net of his own eyes in my regard, and do thou strike him by the graces of the words of my lips.

9:14 Da mihi in animo constantiam ut contemnam illum, et virtutem, ut evertam illum.

9:14 Give me constancy in my mind, that I may despise him: and fortitude that I may overthrow him.

9:15 Erit enim hoc memoriale nominis tui, cum manus feminæ dejecerit eum.

9:15 For this will be a glorious monument for thy name, when he shall fall by the hand of a woman.

9:16 Non enim in multitudine est virtus tua, Domine, neque in equorum viribus voluntas tua est, nec superbi ab initio placuerunt tibi : sed humilium et mansuetorum semper tibi placuit deprecatio.

9:16 For thy power, O Lord, is not in a multitude, nor is thy pleasure in the strength of horses, nor from the beginning have the proud been acceptable to thee: but the prayer of the humble and the meek hath always pleased thee.

9:17 Deus cælorum, creator aquarum, et Dominus totius creaturæ, exaudi me miseram deprecantem, et de tua misericordia præsumentem.

9:17 O God of the heavens, creator of the waters, and Lord of the whole creation, hear me a poor wretch, making supplication to thee, and presuming of thy mercy.

9:18 Memento, Domine, testamenti tui, et da verbum in ore meo, et in corde meo consilium corrobora, ut domus tua in sanctificatione tua permaneat :

9:18 Remember, O Lord, thy covenant, and put thou words in my mouth, and strengthen the resolution in my heart, that thy house may continue in thy holiness:

9:19 et omnes gentes agnoscant quia tu es Deus, et non est alius præter te.

9:19 And all nations may acknowledge that thou art God, and there is no other besides thee.

Chapter 10

10:1 Factum est autem, cum cessasset clamare ad Dominum, surrexit de loco in quo jacuerat prostrata ad Dominum.

10:1 And it came to pass, when she had ceased to cry to the Lord, that she rose from the place wherein she lay prostrate before the Lord.

10:2 Vocavitque abram suam, et descendens in domum suam, abstulit a se cilicium, et exuit se vestimentis viduitatis suæ,

10:2 And she called her maid, and going down into her house she took off her haircloth, and put away the garments of her widowhood,

10:3 et lavit corpus suum, et unxit se myro optimo, et discriminavit crinem capitis sui, et imposuit mitram super caput suum, et induit se vestimentis jucunditatis suæ, induitque sandalia pedibus suis, assumpsitque dextraliola, et lilia, et inaures, et annulos, et omnibus ornamentis suis ornavit se.

10:3 And she washed her body, and anointed herself with the best ointment, and plaited the hair of her head, and put a bonnet upon her head, and clothed herself with the garments of her gladness, and put sandals on her feet, and took her bracelets, and lilies, and earlets, and rings, and adorned herself with all her ornaments.

10:4 Cui etiam Dominus contulit splendorem : quoniam omnis ista compositio non ex libidine, sed ex virtute pendebat : et ideo Dominus hanc in illam pulchritudinem ampliavit, ut incomparabili decore omnium oculis appareret.

10:4 And the Lord also gave her more beauty: because all this dressing up did not proceed from sensuality, but from virtue: and therefore the Lord increased this her beauty, so that she appeared to all men's eyes incomparably lovely.

10:5 Imposuit itaque abræ suæ ascoperam vini, et vas olei, et polentam, et palathas, et panes, et caseum, et profecta est.

10:5 And she gave to her maid a bottle of wine to carry, and a vessel of oil, and parched corn, and dry figs, and bread and cheese, and went out.

10:6 Cumque venissent ad portam civitatis, invenerunt expectantem Oziam et presbyteros civitatis.

10:6 And when they came to the gate of the city, they found Ozias, and the ancients of the city waiting.

10:7 Qui cum vidissent eam, stupentes mirati sunt nimis pulchritudinem ejus.

10:7 And when they saw her they were astonished, and admired her beauty exceedingly.

10:8 Nihil tamen interrogantes eam, dimiserunt transire, dicentes : Deus patrum nostrorum det tibi gratiam, et omne consilium tui cordis sua virtute corroboret, ut glorietur super te Jerusalem, et sit nomen tuum in numero sanctorum et justorum.

10:8 But they asked her no question, only they let her pass, saying: The God of our fathers give thee grace, and may he strengthen all the counsel of thy heart with his power, that Jerusalem may glory in thee, and thy name may be in the number of the holy and just.

10:9 Et dixerunt hi qui illic erant omnes una voce : Fiat, fiat.

10:9 And they that were there said, all with one voice: So be it, so be it.

10:10 Judith vero orans Dominum, transivit per portas, ipsa et abra ejus.

10:10 But Judith praying to the Lord, passed through the gates, she and her maid.

10:11 Factum est autem cum descenderet montem, circa ortum diei, occurrerunt ei exploratores Assyriorum, et tenuerunt eam, dicentes : Unde venis ? aut quo vadis ?

10:11 And it came to pass, when she went down the hill, about break of day, that the watchmen of the Assyrians met her, and stopped her, saying: Whence comest thou or whither goest thou?

10:12 Quæ respondit : Filia sum Hebræorum, ideo ego fugi a facie eorum, quoniam futurum agnovi quod dentur vobis in deprædationem, pro eo quod contemnentes vos, noluerunt ultro tradere seipsos ut invenirent misericordiam in conspectu vestro.

10:12 And she answered: I am a daughter of the Hebrews, and I am fled from them, because I knew they would be made a prey to you, because they despised you, and would not of their own accord yield themselves, that they might find mercy in your sight.

10:13 Hac de causa cogitavi mecum, dicens : Vadam ad faciem principis Holofernis, ut indicem illi secreta illorum, et ostendam illi quo aditu possit obtinere eos, ita ut non cadat vir unus de exercitu ejus.

10:13 For this reason I thought with myself, saying: I will go to the presence of the prince Holofernes, that I may tell him their secrets, and shew him by what way he may take them, without the loss of one man of his army.

10:14 Et cum audissent viri illi verba ejus, considerabant faciem ejus, et erat in oculis eorum stupor, quoniam pulchritudinem ejus mirabantur nimis.

10:14 And when the men had heard her words, they beheld her face, and their eyes were amazed, for they wondered exceedingly at her beauty.

10:15 Et dixerunt ad eam : Conservasti animam tuam, eo quod tale reperisti consilium, ut descenderes ad dominum nostrum.

10:15 And they said to her: Thou hast saved thy life by taking this resolution, to come down to our lord.

10:16 Hoc autem scias, quoniam cum steteris in conspectu ejus, bene tibi faciet, et eris gratissima in corde ejus. Duxeruntque illam ad tabernaculum Holofernis, annuntiantes eam.

10:16 And be assured of this, that when thou shalt stand before him, he will treat thee well, and thou wilt be most acceptable to his heart. And they brought her to the tent of Holofernes, telling him of her.

10:17 Cumque intrasset ante faciem ejus, statim captus est in suis oculis Holofernes.

10:17 And when she was come into his presence, forthwith Holofernes was caught by his eyes.

10:18 Dixeruntque ad eum satellites ejus : Quis contemnat populum Hebræorum, qui tam decoras mulieres habent, ut non pro his merito pugnare contra eos debeamus ?

10:18 And his officers said to him: Who can despise the people of the Hebrews, who have such beautiful women, that we should not think it worth our while for their sakes to fight against them?

10:19 Videns itaque Judith Holofernem sedentem in conopeo, quod erat ex purpura, et auro, et smaragdo, et lapidibus pretiosis intextum,

10:19 And Judith seeing Holofernes sitting under a canopy, which was woven of purple and gold, with emeralds and precious stones:

10:20 et cum in faciem ejus intendisset, adoravit eum, prosternens se super terram. Et elevaverunt eam servi Holofernis, jubente domino suo.

10:20 After she had looked on his face, bowed down to him, prostrating herself to the ground. And the servants of Holofernes lifted her up, by the command of their master.

Chapter 11

11:1 Tunc Holofernes dixit ei : Æquo animo esto, et noli pavere in corde tuo : quoniam ego numquam nocui viro qui voluit servire Nabuchodonosor regi :

11:1 Then Holofernes said to her: Be of good comfort, and fear not in thy heart: for I have never hurt a man that was willing to serve Nabuchodonosor the king.

11:2 populus autem tuus, si non contempsisset me, non levassem lanceam meam super eum.

11:2 And if thy people had not despised me, I would never have lifted up my spear against them.

11:3 Nunc autem dic mihi, qua ex causa recessisti ab illis, et placuit tibi ut venires ad nos ?

11:3 But now tell me, for what cause hast thou left them, and why it hath pleased thee to come to us?

11:4 Et dixit illi Judith : Sume verba ancillæ tuæ, quoniam si secutus fueris verba ancillæ tuæ, perfectam rem faciet Dominus tecum.

11:4 And Judith said to him: Receive the words of thy handmaid, for if thou wilt follow the words of thy handmaid, the Lord will do with thee a perfect thing.

11:5 Vivit enim Nabuchodonosor rex terræ, et vivit virtus ejus, quæ est in te ad correptionem omnium animarum errantium : quoniam non solum homines serviunt illi per te, sed et bestiæ agri obtemperant illi.

11:5 For as Nabuchodonosor the king of the earth liveth, and his power liveth which is in thee for chastising of all straying souls: not only men serve him through thee, but also the beasts of the field obey him.

11:6 Nuntiatur enim animi tui industria universis gentibus, et indicatum est omni sæculo quoniam tu solus bonus et potens es in omni regno ejus : et disciplina tua omnibus provinciis prædicatur.

11:6 For the industry of thy mind is spoken of among all nations, and it is told through the whole world, that thou only art excellent, and mighty in all his kingdom, and thy discipline is cried up in all provinces.

11:7 Nec hoc latet, quod locutus est Achior, nec illud ignoratur, quod ei jusseris evenire.

11:7 It is known also what Achior said, nor are we ignorant of what thou hast commanded to be done to him.

11:8 Constat enim Deum nostrum sic peccatis offensum, ut mandaverit per prophetas suos ad populum quod tradat eum pro peccatis suis.

11:8 For it is certain that our God is so offended with sins, that he hath sent word by his prophets to the people, that he will deliver them up for their sins.

11:9 Et quoniam sciunt se offendisse Deum suum filii Israël, tremor tuus super ipsos est.

11:9 And because the children of Israel know they have offended their God, thy dread is upon them.

11:10 Insuper etiam fames invasit eos, et ab ariditate aquæ jam inter mortuos computantur.

11:10 Moreover also a famine hath come upon them, and for drought of water they are already to be counted among the dead.

11:11 Denique hoc ordinant, ut interficient pecora sua, et bibant sanguinem eorum :

11:11 And they have a design even to kill their cattle, and to drink the blood of them.

11:12 et sancta Domini Dei sui, quæ præcepit Deus non contingi, in frumento, vino, et oleo, hæc cogitaverunt impendere, et volunt consumere quæ nec manibus deberent contingere : ergo quoniam hæc faciunt, certum est quod in perditionem dabuntur.

11:12 And the consecrated things of the Lord their God which God forbade them to touch, in corn, wine, and oil, these have they purposed to make use of, and they design to consume the things which they ought not to touch with their hands: therefore because they do these things, it is certain they will be given up to destruction.

11:13 Quod ego ancilla tua cognoscens, fugi ab illis, et misit me Dominus hæc ipsa nuntiare tibi.

11:13 And I thy handmaid knowing this, am fled from them, and the Lord hath sent me to tell thee these very things.

11:14 Ego enim ancilla tua Deum colo, etiam nunc apud te : et exiet ancilla tua, et orabo Deum,

11:14 For I thy handmaid worship God even now that I am with thee, and thy handmaid will go out, and I will pray to God,

11:15 et dicet mihi quando eis reddat peccatum suum, et veniens nuntiabo tibi, ita ut ego adducam te per mediam Jerusalem, et habebis omnem populum Israël, sicut oves quibus non est pastor, et non latrabit vel unus canis contra te :

11:15 And he will tell me when he will repay them for their sins, and I will come and tell thee, so that I may bring thee through the midst of Jerusalem, and thou shalt have all the people of Israel, as sheep that have no shepherd, and there shall not so much as one dog bark against thee:

11:16 quoniam hæc mihi dicta sunt per providentiam Dei,

11:16 Because these things are told me by the providence of God.

11:17 et quoniam iratus est illis Deus, hæc ipsa missa sum nuntiare tibi.

11:17 And because God is angry with them, I am sent to tell these very things to thee.

11:18 Placuerunt autem omnia verba hæc coram Holoferne, et coram pueris ejus, et mirabantur sapientiam ejus, et dicebant alter ad alterum :

11:18 And all these words pleased Holofernes, and his servants, and they admired her wisdom, and they said one to another:

11:19 Non est talis mulier super terram in aspectu, in pulchritudine, et in sensu verborum.

11:19 There is not such another woman upon earth in look, in beauty, and in sense of words.

11:20 Et dixit ad illam Holofernes : Benefecit Deus, qui misit te ante populum, ut des illum tu in manibus nostris :

11:20 And Holofernes said to her: God hath done well who sent thee before the people, that thou mightest give them into our hands:

11:21 et quoniam bona est promissio tua, si fecerit mihi hoc Deus tuus, erit et Deus meus, et tu in domo Nabuchodonosor magna eris, et nomen tuum nominabitur in universa terra.

11:21 And because thy promise is good, if thy God shall do this for me, he shall also be my God, and thou shalt be great in the house of Nabuchodonosor, and thy name shall be renowned through all the earth.

Chapter 12

12:1 Tunc jussit eam introire ubi repositi erant thesauri ejus, et jussit illic manere eam, et constituit quid daretur illi de convivio suo.

12:1 Then he ordered that she should go in where his treasures were laid up, and bade her tarry there, and he appointed what should be given her from his own table.

12:2 Cui respondit Judith, et dixit : Nunc non potero manducare ex his quæ mihi præcipis tribui, ne veniat super me offensio : ex his autem quæ mihi detuli, manducabo.

12:2 And Judith answered him and said: Now I cannot eat of these things which thou commandest to be given me, lest sin come upon me: but I will eat of the things which I have brought.

12:3 Cui Holofernes ait : Si defecerint tibi ista, quæ tecum detulisti, quid faciemus tibi ?

12:3 And Holofernes said to her: If these things which thou hast brought with thee fail thee, what shall we do for thee?

12:4 Et dixit Judith : Vivit anima tua, domine meus, quoniam non expendet omnia hæc ancilla tua, donec faciat Deus in manu mea hæc quæ cogitavi. Et induxerunt illam servi ejus in tabernaculum quod præceperat.

12:4 And Judith said: As thy soul liveth, my lord, thy handmaid shall not spend all these things till God do by my hand that which I have purposed. And his servants brought her into the tent which he had commanded.

12:5 Et petiit dum introiret, ut daretur ei copia nocte et ante lucem egrediendi foras ad orationem, et deprecandi Dominum.

12:5 And when she was going in, she desired that she might have liberty to go out at night and before day to prayer, and to beseech the Lord.

12:6 Et præcepit cubiculariis suis ut sicut placeret illi, exiret et introiret ad adorandum Deum suum per triduum :

12:6 And he commanded his chamberlains, that she might go out and in, to adore her God as she pleased, for three days.

12:7 et exibat noctibus in vallem Bethuliæ, et baptizabat se in fonte aquæ.

12:7 And she went out in the nights into the valley of Bethulia, and washed herself in a fountain of water.

12:8 Et ut ascendebat, orabat Dominum Deum Israël ut dirigeret viam ejus ad liberationem populi sui.

12:8 And as she came up, she prayed to the Lord the God of Israel, that he would direct her way to the deliverance of his people.

12:9 Et introiens, munda manebat in tabernaculo usque dum acciperet escam suam in vespere.

12:9 And going in, she remained pure in the tent, until she took her own meat in the evening.

12:10 Et factum est, in quarto die Holofernes fecit cœnam servis suis, et dixit ad Vagao eunuchum suum : Vade, et suade Hebræam illam ut sponte consentiat habitare mecum.

12:10 And it came to pass on the fourth day, that Holofernes made a supper for his servants, and said to Vagao his eunuch: Go, and persuade that Hebrew woman, to consent of her own accord to dwell with me.

12:11 Fœdum est enim apud Assyrios, si femina irrideat virum agendo ut immunis ab eo transeat.

12:11 For it is looked upon as shameful among the Assyrians, if a woman mock a man, by doing so as to pass free from him.

12:12 Tunc introivit Vagao ad Judith, et dixit : Non vereatur bona puella introire ad dominum meum, ut honorificetur ante faciem ejus, ut manducet cum eo, et bibat vinum in jucunditate.

12:12 Then Vagao went in to Judith, and said: Let not my good maid be afraid to go in to my lord, that she may be honoured before his face, that she may eat with him and drink wine and be merry.

12:13 Cui Judith respondit : Quæ ego sum, ut contradicam domino meo ?

12:13 And Judith answered him: Who am I, that I should gainsay my lord?

12:14 omne quod erit ante oculos ejus bonum et optimum, faciam. Quidquid autem illi placuerit, hoc mihi erit optimum omnibus diebus vitæ meæ.

12:14 All that shall be good and best before his eyes, I will do. And whatsoever shall please him, that shall be best to me all the days of my life.

12:15 Et surrexit, et ornavit se vestimento suo, et ingressa stetit ante faciem ejus.

12:15 And she arose and dressed herself out with her garments, and going in she stood before his face.

12:16 Cor autem Holofernes concussum est : erat enim ardens in concupiscentia ejus.

12:16 And the heart of Holofernes was smitten, for he was burning with the desire of her.

12:17 Et dixit ad eam Holofernes : Bibe nunc, et accumbe in jucunditate, quoniam invenisti gratiam coram me.

12:17 And Holofernes said to her: Drink now, and sit down and be merry; for thou hast found favour before me.

12:18 Et dixit Judith : Bibam, domine, quoniam magnificata est anima mea hodie præ omnibus diebus meis.

12:18 And Judith said: I will drink my lord, because my life is magnified this day above all my days.

12:19 Et accepit, et manducavit et bibit coram ipso ea quæ paraverat illi ancilla ejus.

12:19 And she took and ate and drank before him what her maid had prepared for her.

12:20 Et jucundus factus est Holofernes ad eam, bibitque vinum multum nimis, quantum numquam biberat in vita sua.

12:20 And Holofernes was made merry on her occasion, and drank exceeding much wine, so much as he had never drunk in his life.

Chapter 13

13:1 Ut autem sero factum est, festinaverunt servi illius ad hospitia sua, et conclusit Vagao ostia cubiculi, et abiit.

13:1 And when it was grown late, his servants made haste to their lodgings, and Vagao shut the chamber doors, and went his way.

13:2 Erant autem omnes fatigati a vino,

13:2 And they were all overcharged with wine.

13:3 eratque Judith sola in cubiculo.

13:3 And Judith was alone in the chamber.

13:4 Porro Holofernes jacebat in lecto, nimia ebrietate sopitus.

13:4 But Holofernes lay on his bed, fast asleep, being exceedingly drunk.

13:5 Dixitque Judith puellæ suæ ut staret foris ante cubiculum, et observaret.

13:5 And Judith spoke to her maid to stand without before the chamber, and to watch:

13:6 Stetitque Judith ante lectum, orans cum lacrimis, et labiorum motu in silentio,

13:6 And Judith stood before the bed praying with tears, and the motion of her lips in silence,

13:7 dicens : Confirma me, Domine Deus Israël, et respice in hac hora ad opera manuum mearum, ut, sicut promisisti, Jerusalem civitatem tuam erigas : et hoc quod credens per te posse fieri cogitavi, perficiam.

13:7 Saying: Strengthen me, O Lord God of Israel, and in this hour look on the works of my hands, that as thou hast promised, thou mayst raise up Jerusalem thy city: and that I may bring to pass that which I have purposed, having a belief that it might be done by thee.

13:8 Et cum hæc dixisset, accessit ad columnam quæ erat ad caput lectuli ejus, et pugionem ejus, qui in ea ligatus pendebat, exsolvit.

13:8 And when she had said this, she went to the pillar that was at his bed's head, and loosed his sword that hung tied upon it.

13:9 Cumque evaginasset illum, apprehendit comam capitis ejus, et ait : Confirma me, Domine Deus, in hac hora.

13:9 And when she had drawn it out, she took him by the hair of his head, and said: Strengthen me, O Lord God, at this hour.

13:10 Et percussit bis in cervicem ejus, et abscidit caput ejus, et abstulit conopeum ejus a columnis, et evolvit corpus ejus truncum.

13:10 And she struck twice upon his neck, and cut off his head, and took off his canopy from the pillars, and rolled away his headless body.

13:11 Et post pusillum exivit, et tradidit caput Holofernis ancillæ suæ, et jussit ut mitteret illud in peram suam.

13:11 And after a while she went out, and delivered the head of Holofernes to her maid, and bade her put it into her wallet.

13:12 Et exierunt duæ, secundum consuetudinem suam, quasi ad orationem, et transierunt castra, et gyrantes vallem, venerunt ad portam civitatis.

13:12 And they two went out according to their custom, as it were to prayer, and they passed the camp, and having compassed the valley, they came to the gate of the city.

13:13 Et dixit Judith a longe custodibus murorum : Aperite portas, quoniam nobiscum est Deus, qui fecit virtutem in Israël.

13:13 And Judith from afar off cried to the watchmen upon the walls: Open the gates for God is with us, who hath shewn his power in Israel.

13:14 Et factum est cum audissent viri vocem ejus, vocaverunt presbyteros civitatis.

13:14 And it came to pass, when the men had heard her voice, that they called the ancients of the city.

13:15 Et concurrerunt ad eam omnes, a minimo usque ad maximum : quoniam sperabant eam jam non esse venturam.

13:15 And all ran to meet her from the least to the greatest: for they now had no hopes that she would come.

13:16 Et accendentes luminaria, congyraverunt circa eam universi : illa autem ascendens in eminentiorem locum, jussit fieri silentium. Cumque omnes tacuissent,

13:16 And lighting up lights they all gathered round about her: and she went up to a higher place, and commanded silence to be made. And when all had held their peace,

13:17 dixit Judith : Laudate Dominum Deum nostrum, qui non deseruit sperantes in se,

13:17 Judith said: Praise ye the Lord our God, who hath not forsaken them that hope in him.

13:18 et in me ancilla sua adimplevit misericordiam suam, quam promisit domui Israël : et interfecit in manu mea hostem populi sui hac nocte.

13:18 And by me his handmaid he hath fulfilled his mercy, which he promised to the house of Israel: and he hath killed the enemy of his people by my hand this night.

13:19 Et proferens de pera caput Holofernis, ostendit illis, dicens : Ecce caput Holofernis principis militiæ Assyriorum, et ecce conopeum illius, in quo recumbebat in ebrietate sua, ubi per manum feminæ percussit illum Dominus Deus noster.

13:19 Then she brought forth the head of Holofernes out of the wallet, and shewed it them, saying: Behold the head of Holofernes the general of the army of the Assyrians, and behold his canopy, wherein he lay in his drunkenness, where the Lord our God slew him by the hand of a woman.

13:20 Vivit autem ipse Dominus, quoniam custodivit me angelus ejus et hinc euntem, et ibi commorantem, et inde huc revertentem, et non permisit me Dominus ancillam suam coinquinari, sed sine pollutione peccati revocavit me vobis gaudentem in victoria sua, in evasione mea, et in liberatione vestra.

13:20 But as the same Lord liveth, his angel hath been my keeper both going hence, and abiding there, and returning from thence hither: and the Lord hath not suffered me his handmaid to be defiled, but hath brought me back to you without pollution of sin, rejoicing for his victory, for my escape, and for your deliverance.

13:21 Confitemini illi omnes, quoniam bonus, quoniam in sæculum misericordia ejus.

13:21 Give all of you glory to him, because he is good, because his mercy endureth for ever.

13:22 Universi autem adorantes Dominum, dixerunt ad eam : Benedixit te Dominus in virtute sua, quia per te ad nihilum redegit inimicos nostros.

13:22 And they all adored the Lord, and said to her: The Lord hath blessed thee by his power, because by thee he hath brought our enemies to nought.

13:23 Porro Ozias princeps populi Israël dixit ad eam : Benedicta es tu, filia, a Domino Deo excelso præ omnibus mulieribus super terram.

13:23 And Ozias the prince of the people of Israel, said to her: Blessed art thou, O daughter, by the Lord the most high God, above all women upon the earth.

13:24 Benedictus Dominus, qui creavit cælum et terram, qui te direxit in vulnera capitis principis inimicorum nostrorum :

13:24 Blessed be the Lord who made heaven and earth, who hath directed thee to the cutting off the head of the prince of our enemies.

13:25 quia hodie nomen tuum ita magnificavit, ut non recedat laus tua de ore hominum qui memores fuerint virtutis Domini in æternum, pro quibus non pepercisti animæ tuæ propter angustias et tribulationem generis tui, sed subvenisti ruinæ ante conspectum Dei nostri.

13:25 Because he hath so magnified thy name this day, that thy praise shall not depart out of the mouth of men who shall be mindful of the power of the Lord for ever, for that thou hast not spared thy life, by reason of the distress and tribulation of thy people, but hast prevented our ruin in the presence of our God.

13:26 Et dixit omnis populus : Fiat, fiat.

13:26 And all the people said: So be it, so be it.

13:27 Porro Achior vocatus venit, et dixit ei Judith : Deus Israël, cui tu testimonium dedisti quod ulciscatur se de inimicis suis, ipse caput omnium incredulorum incidit hac nocte in manu mea.

13:27 And Achior being called for came, and Judith said to him: The God of Israel, to whom thou gavest testimony, that he revengeth himself of his enemies, he hath cut off the head of all the unbelievers this night by my hand.

13:28 Et ut probes quia ita est, ecce caput Holofernis, qui in contemptu superbiæ suæ Deum Israël contempsit, et tibi interitum minabatur, dicens : Cum captus fuerit populus Israël, gladio perforari præcipiam latera tua.

13:28 And that thou mayst find that it is so, behold the head of Holofernes, who in the contempt of his pride despised the God of Israel: and threatened them with death, saying: When the people of Israel shall be taken, I will command thy sides to be pierced with a sword.

13:29 Videns autem Achior caput Holofernis, angustiatus præ pavore cecidit in faciem suam super terram, et æstuavit anima ejus.

13:29 Then Achior seeing the head of Holofernes, being seized with a great fear he fell on his face upon the earth, and his soul swooned away.

13:30 Postea vero quam resumpto spiritu recreatus est, procidit ad pedes ejus, et adoravit eam, et dixit :

13:30 But after he had recovered his spirits he fell down at her feet, and reverenced her, and said:

13:31 Benedicta tu a Deo tuo in omni tabernaculo Jacob, quoniam in omni gente quæ audierit nomen tuum, magnificabitur super te Deus Israël.

13:31 Blessed art thou by thy God in every tabernacle of Jacob, for in every nation which shall hear thy name, the God of Israel shall be magnified on occasion of thee.

Chapter 14

14:1 Dixit autem Judith ad omnem populum : Audite me, fratres : suspendite caput hoc super muros nostros :

14:1 And Judith said to all the people: Hear me, my brethren, hang ye up this head upon our walls.

14:2 et erit, cum exierit sol, accipiat unusquisque arma sua, et exite cum impetu, non ut descendatis deorsum, sed quasi impetum facientes.

14:2 And as soon as the sun shall rise, let every man take his arms, and rush ye out, not as going down beneath, but as making an assault.

14:3 Tunc exploratores necesse erit ut fugiant ad principem suum excitandum ad pugnam.

14:3 Then the watchmen must needs run to awake their prince for the battle.

14:4 Cumque duces eorum cucurrerint ad tabernaculum Holofernis, et invenerint eum truncum in suo sanguine volutatum, decidet super eos timor.

14:4 And when the captains of them shall run to the tent of Holofernes, and shall find him without his head wallowing in his blood, fear shall fall upon them.

14:5 Cumque cognoveritis fugere eos, ite post illos securi, quoniam Dominus conteret eos sub pedibus vestris.

14:5 And when you shall know that they are fleeing, go after them securely, for the Lord will destroy them under your feet.

14:6 Tunc Achior, videns virtutem quam fecit Deus Israël, relicto gentilitatis ritu, credidit Deo, et circumcidit carnem præputii sui, et appositus est ad populum Israël, et omnis successio generis ejus usque in hodiernum diem.

14:6 Then Achior seeing the power that the God of Israel had wrought, leaving the religion of the Gentiles, he believed God, and circumcised the flesh of his foreskin, and was joined to the people of Israel, with all the succession of his kindred until this present day.

14:7 Mox autem ut ortus est dies, suspenderunt super muros caput Holofernis, accepitque unusquisque vir arma sua, et egressi sunt cum grandi strepitu et ululatu.

14:7 And immediately at break of day, they hung up the head of Holofernes upon the walls, and every man took his arms, and they went out with a great noise and shouting.

14:8 Quod videntes exploratores, ad tabernaculum Holofernis cucurrerunt.

14:8 And the watchmen seeing this, ran to the tent of Holofernes.

14:9 Porro hi qui in tabernaculo erant, venientes, et ante ingressum cubiculi perstrepentes, excitandi gratia, inquietudinem arte moliebantur, ut non ab excitantibus, sed a sonantibus Holofernes evigilaret.

14:9 And they that were in the tent came, and made a noise, before the door of the chamber to awake him, endeavouring by art to break his rest, that Holofernes might awake, not by their calling him, but by their noise.

14:10 Nullus enim audebat cubiculum virtutis Assyriorum pulsando aut intrando aperire.

14:10 For no man durst knock, or open and go into the chamber of the general of the Assyrians.

14:11 Sed cum venissent ejus duces ac tribuni, et universi majores exercitus regis Assyriorum, dixerunt cubiculariis :

14:11 But when his captains and tribunes were come, and all the chiefs of the army of the king of the Assyrians, they said to the chamberlains:

14:12 Intrate, et excitate illum, quoniam egressi mures de cavernis suis, ausi sunt provocare nos ad prælium.

14:12 Go in, and awake him, for the mice, coming out of their holes, have presumed to challenge us to fight.

14:13 Tunc ingressus Vagao cubiculum ejus, stetit ante cortinam, et plausum fecit manibus suis : suspicabatur enim illum cum Judith dormire.

14:13 Then Vagao going into his chamber, stood before the curtain, and made a clapping with his hands: for he thought that he was sleeping with Judith.

14:14 Sed cum nullum motum jacentis sensu aurium caperet, accessit proximans ad cortinam, et elevans eam, vidensque cadaver absque capite Holofernis in suo sanguine tabefactum jacere super terram, exclamavit voce magna cum fletu, et scidit vestimenta sua.

14:14 But when with hearkening, he perceived no motion of one lying, he came near to the curtain, and lifting it up, and seeing the body of Holofernes, lying upon the ground, without the head, weltering in his blood, he cried out with a loud voice, with weeping, and rent his garments.

14:15 Et ingressus tabernaculum Judith, non invenit eam, et exiliit foras ad populum,

14:15 And he went into the tent of Judith, and not finding her, he ran out to the people,

14:16 et dixit : Una mulier hebræa fecit confusionem in domo regis Nabuchodonosor : ecce enim Holofernes jacet in terra, et caput ejus non est in illo.

14:16 And said: One Hebrew woman hath made confusion in the house of king Nabuchodonosor: for behold Holofernes lieth upon the ground, and his head is not upon him.

14:17 Quod cum audissent principes virtutis Assyriorum, sciderunt omnes vestimenta sua, et intolerabilis timor et tremor cecidit super eos, et turbati sunt animi eorum valde.

14:17 Now when the chiefs of the army of the Assyrians had heard this, they all rent their garments, and an intolerable fear and dread fell upon them, and their minds were troubled exceedingly.

14:18 Et factus est clamor incomparabilis in medio castrorum eorum.

14:18 And there was a very great cry in the midst of their camp.

Chapter 15

15:1 Cumque omnis exercitus decollatum Holofernem audisset, fugit mens et consilium ab eis, et solo tremore et metu agitati, fugæ præsidium sumunt,

15:1 And when all the army heard that Holofernes was beheaded, courage and counsel fled from them, and being seized with trembling and fear they thought only to save themselves by flight.

15:2 ita ut nullus loqueretur cum proximo suo, sed inclinato capite, relictis omnibus, evadere festinabant Hebræos, quos armatos super se venire audiebant, fugientes per vias camporum et semitas collium.

15:2 So that no one spoke to his neighbour, but hanging down the head, leaving all things behind, they made haste to escape from the Hebrews, who, as they heard, were coming armed upon them, and fled by the ways of the fields, and the paths of the hills.

15:3 Videntes itaque filii Israël fugientes, secuti sunt illos. Descenderuntque clangentes tubis, et ululantes post ipsos.

15:3 So the children of Israel seeing them fleeing, followed after them. And they went down sounding with trumpets and shouting after them.

15:4 Et quoniam Assyrii non adunati, in fugam ibant præcipites : filii autem Israël uno agmine persequentes debilitabant omnes quos invenire potuissent.

15:4 And because the Assyrians were not united together, they went without order in their flight; but the children of Israel pursuing in one body, defeated all that they could find.

15:5 Misit itaque Ozias nuntios per omnes civitates et regiones Israël.

15:5 And Ozias sent messengers through all the cities and countries of Israel.

15:6 Omnis itaque regio, omnisque urbs electam juventutem armatam misit post eos, et persecuti sunt eos in ore gladii, quousque pervenirent ad extremitatem finium suorum.

15:6 And every country, and every city, sent their chosen young men armed after them, and they pursued them with the edge of the sword until they came to the extremities of their confines.

15:7 Reliqui autem qui erant in Bethulia, ingressi sunt castra Assyriorum, et prædam quam fugientes Assyrii reliquerant, abstulerunt, et onustati sunt valde.

15:7 And the rest that were in Bethulia went into the camp of the Assyrians, and took away the spoils which the Assyrians in their flight had left behind them, and they were laden exceedingly,

15:8 Hi vero qui victores reversi sunt ad Bethuliam, omnia quæ erant illorum attulerunt secum, ita ut non esset numerus in pecoribus et jumentis et universis mobilibus eorum, ut a minimo usque ad maximum omnes divites fierent de prædationibus eorum.

15:8 But they that returned conquerors to Bethulia, brought with them all things that were theirs, so that there was no numbering of their cattle, and beasts, and all their moveables, insomuch that from the least to the greatest all were made rich by their spoils.

15:9 Joacim autem summus pontifex de Jerusalem venit in Bethuliam cum universis presbyteris suis ut videret Judith.

15:9 And Joachim the high priest came from Jerusalem to Bethulia with all his ancients to see Judith.

15:10 Quæ cum exisset ad illum, benedixerunt eam omnes una voce, dicentes : Tu gloria Jerusalem ; tu lætitia Israël ; tu honorificentia populi nostri :

15:10 And when she was come out to him, they all blessed her with one voice, saying: Thou art the glory of Jerusalem, thou art the joy of Israel, thou art the honour of our people:

15:11 quia fecisti viriliter, et confortatum est cor tuum, eo quod castitatem amaveris, et post virum tuum, alterum nescieris : ideo et manus Domini confortavit te, et ideo eris benedicta in æternum.

15:11 For thou hast done manfully, and thy heart has been strengthened, because thou hast loved chastity, and after thy husband hast not known any other: therefore also the hand of the Lord hath strengthened thee, and therefore thou shalt be blessed for ever.

15:12 Et dixit omnis populus : Fiat, fiat.

15:12 And all the people said: So be it, so be it.

15:13 Per dies autem triginta, vix collecta sunt spolia Assyriorum a populo Israël.

15:13 And thirty days were scarce sufficient for the people of Israel to gather up the spoils of the Assyrians.

15:14 Porro autem universa quæ Holofernis peculiaria fuisse probata sunt, dederunt Judith in auro, et argento, et vestibus, et gemmis, et omni supellectili : et tradita sunt omnia illi a populo.

15:14 But all those things that were proved to be the peculiar goods of Holofernes, they gave to Judith in gold, and silver, and garments and precious stones, and all household stuff, and they all were delivered to her by the people.

15:15 Et omnes populi gaudebant cum mulieribus, et virginibus, et juvenibus, in organis et citharis.

15:15 And all the people rejoiced, with the women, and virgins, and young men, playing on instruments and harps.

Chapter 16

16:1 Tunc cantavit canticum hoc Domino Judith, dicens :

16:1 Then Judith sung this canticle to the Lord, saying:

16:2 Incipite Domino in tympanis ; cantate Domino in cymbalis ; modulamini illi psalmum novum : exaltate, et invocate nomen ejus.

16:2 Begin ye to the Lord with timbrels, sing ye to the Lord with cymbals, tune unto him a new psalm, extol and call upon his name.

16:3 Dominus conterens bella, Dominus nomen est illi.

16:3 The Lord putteth an end to wars, the Lord is his name.

16:4 Qui posuit castra sua in medio populi sui, ut eriperet nos de manu omnium inimicorum nostrorum.

16:4 He hath set his camp in the midst of his people, to deliver us from the hand of all our enemies.

16:5 Venit Assur ex montibus ab aquilone in multitudine fortitudinis suæ : cujus multitudo obturavit torrentes, et equi eorum cooperuerunt valles.

16:5 The Assyrian came out of the mountains from the north in the multitude of his strength: his multitude stopped up the torrents, and their horses covered the valleys.

16:6 Dixit se incensurum fines meos, et juvenes meos occisurum gladio ; infantes meos dare in prædam, et virgines in captivitatem.

16:6 He bragged that he would set my borders on fire, and kill my young men with the sword, to make my infants a prey, and my virgins captives.

16:7 Dominus autem omnipotens nocuit eum, et tradidit eum in manus feminæ, et confodit eum.

16:7 But the almighty Lord hath struck him, and hath delivered him into the hands of a woman, and hath slain him.

16:8 Non enim cecidit potens eorum a juvenibus, nec filii Titan percusserunt eum, nec excelsi gigantes opposuerunt se illi : sed Judith filia Merari in specie faciei suæ dissolvit eum.

16:8 For their mighty one did not fall by young men, neither did the sons of Titan strike him, nor tall giants oppose themselves to him, but Judith the daughter of Merari weakened him with the beauty of her face.

16:9 Exuit enim se vestimento viduitatis, et induit se vestimento lætitiæ in exultatione filiorum Israël.

16:9 For she put off her the garments of widowhood, and put on her the garments of joy, to give joy to the children of Israel.

16:10 Unxit faciem suam unguento, et colligavit cincinnos suos mitra ; accepit stolam novam ad decipiendum illum.

16:10 She anointed her face with ointment, and bound up her locks with a crown, she took a new robe to deceive him.

16:11 Sandalia ejus rapuerunt oculos ejus ; pulchritudo ejus captivam fecit animam ejus : amputavit pugione cervicem ejus.

16:11 Her sandals ravished his eyes, her beauty made his soul her captive, with a sword she cut off his head.

16:12 Horruerunt Persæ constantiam ejus, et Medi audaciam ejus.

16:12 The Persians quaked at her constancy, and the Medes at her boldness.

16:13 Tunc ululaverunt castra Assyriorum, quando apparuerunt humiles mei, arescentes in siti.

16:13 Then the camp of the Assyrians howled, when my lowly ones appeared, parched with thirst.

16:14 Filii puellarum compunxerunt eos, et sicut pueros fugientes occiderunt eos : perierunt in prælio a facie Domini Dei mei.

16:14 The sons of the damsels have pierced them through, and they have killed them like children fleeing away: they perished in battle before the face of the Lord my God.

16:15 Hymnum cantemus Domino ; hymnum novum cantemus Deo nostro.

16:15 Let us sing a hymn to the Lord, let us sing a new hymn to our God.

16:16 Adonai Domine, magnus es tu, et præclarus in virtute tua : et quem superare nemo potest.

16:16 O Adonai, Lord, great art thou, and glorious in thy power, and no one can overcome thee.

16:17 Tibi serviat omnis creatura tua, quia dixisti, et facta sunt ; misisti spiritum tuum, et creata sunt : et non est qui resistat voci tuæ.

16:17 Let all thy creatures serve thee: because thou hast spoken, and they were made: thou didst send forth thy spirit, and they were created, and there is no one that can resist thy voice.

16:18 Montes a fundamentis movebuntur cum aquis ; petræ, sicut cera, liquescent ante faciem tuam.

16:18 The mountains shall be moved from the foundations with the waters: the rocks shall melt as wax before thy face.

16:19 Qui autem timent te, magni erunt apud te per omnia.

16:19 But they that fear thee, shall be great with thee in all things.

16:20 Væ genti insurgenti super genus meum : Dominus enim omnipotens vindicabit in eis ; in die judicii visitabit illos.

16:20 Woe be to the nation that riseth up against my people: for the Lord almighty will take revenge on them, in the day of judgment he will visit them.

16:21 Dabit enim ignem et vermes in carnes eorum, ut urantur et sentiant usque in sempiternum.

16:21 For he will give fire, and worms into their flesh, that they may burn, and may feel for ever.

16:22 Et factum est post hæc, omnis populus post victoriam venit in Jerusalem adorare Dominum : et mox ut purificati sunt, obtulerunt omnes holocausta, et vota, et repromissiones suas.

16:22 And it came to pass after these things, that all the people, after the victory, came to Jerusalem to adore the Lord: and as soon as they were purified, they all offered holocausts, and vows, and their promises.

16:23 Porro Judith universa vasa bellica Holofernis, quæ dedit illi populus, et conopeum quod ipsa sustulerat de cubili ipsius, obtulit in anathema oblivionis.

16:23 And Judith offered for an anathema of oblivion all the arms of Holofernes, which the people gave her, and the canopy that she had taken away out of his chamber.

16:24 Erat autem populus jucundus secundum faciem sanctorum : et per tres menses gaudium hujus victoriæ celebratum est cum Judith.

16:24 And the people were joyful in the sight of the sanctuary, and for three months the joy of this victory was celebrated with Judith.

16:25 Post dies autem illos, unusquisque rediit in domum suam : et Judith magna facta est in Bethulia, et præclarior erat universæ terræ Israël.

16:25 And after those days every man returned to his house, and Judith was made great in Bethulia, and she was most renowned in all the land of Israel.

16:26 Erat enim virtuti castitas adjuncta, ita ut non cognosceret virum omnibus diebus vitæ suæ, ex quo defunctus est Manasses vir ejus.

16:26 And chastity was joined to her virtue, so that she knew no man all the days of her life, after the death of Manasses her husband.

16:27 Erat autem, diebus festis, procedens cum magna gloria.

16:27 And on festival days she came forth with great glory.

16:28 Mansit autem in domo viri sui annos centum quinque, et dimisit abram suam liberam : et defuncta est ac sepulta cum viro suo in Bethulia.

16:28 And she abode in her husband's house a hundred and five years, and made her handmaid free, and she died, and was buried with her husband in Bethulia.

16:29 Luxitque illam omnis populus diebus septem.

16:29 And all the people mourned for seven days.

16:30 In omni autem spatio vitæ ejus non fuit qui perturbaret Israël, et post mortem ejus annis multis.

16:30 And all the time of her life there was none that troubled Israel, nor many years after her death.

16:31 Dies autem victoriæ hujus festivitatis ab Hebræis in numero sanctorum dierum accipitur, et colitur a Judæis ex illo tempore usque in præsentem diem.

16:31 But the day of the festivity of this victory is received by the Hebrews in the number of holy days, and is religiously observed by the Jews from that time until this day.

Esther

Chapter 1

1:1 In diebus Assueri, qui regnavit ab India usque Æthiopiam super centum viginti septem provincias,

1:1 In the days of Assuerus, who reigned from India to Ethiopia over a hundred and twenty seven provinces:

1:2 quando sedit in solio regni sui, Susan civitas regni ejus exordium fuit.

1:2 When he sat on the throne of his kingdom, the city Susan was the capital of his kingdom.

1:3 Tertio igitur anno imperii sui fecit grande convivium cunctis principibus et pueris suis, fortissimis Persarum, et Medorum inclytis, et præfectis provinciarum coram se,

1:3 Now in the third year of his reign he made a great feast for all the princes, and for his servants, for the most mighty of the Persians, and the nobles of the Medes, and the governors of the provinces in his sight,

1:4 ut ostenderet divitias gloriæ regni sui, ac magnitudinem atque jactantiam potentiæ suæ, multo tempore, centum videlicet et octoginta diebus.

1:4 That he might shew the riches of the glory of his kingdom, and the greatness, and boasting of his power, for a long time, to wit, for a hundred and fourscore days.

1:5 Cumque implerentur dies convivii, invitavit omnem populum, qui inventus est in Susan, a maximo usque ad minimum : et jussit septem diebus convivium præparari in vestibulo horti, et nemoris quod regio cultu et manu consitum erat.

1:5 And when the days of the feast were expired, he invited all the people that were found in Susan, from the greatest to the least: and commanded a feast to be made seven days in the court of the garden, and of the wood, which was planted by the care and the hand of the king.

1:6 Et pendebant ex omni parte tentoria ærii coloris et carbasini ac hyacinthini, sustentata funibus byssinis atque purpureis, qui eburneis circulis inserti erant, et columnis marmoreis fulciebantur. Lectuli quoque aurei et argentei, super pavimentum smaragdino et pario stratum lapide, dispositi erant : quod mira varietate pictura decorabat.

1:6 And there were hung up on every side sky coloured, and green, and violet hangings, fastened with cords of silk, and of purple, which were put into rings of ivory, and were held up with marble pillars. The beds also were of gold and silver, placed in order upon a floor paved with porphyry and white marble: which was embellished with painting of wonderful variety.

1:7 Bibebant autem qui invitati erant aureis poculis, et aliis atque aliis vasis cibi inferebantur. Vinum quoque, ut magnificentia regia dignum erat, abundans, et præcipuum ponebatur.

1:7 And they that were invited, drank in golden cups, and the meats were brought in divers vessels one after another. Wine also in abundance and of the best was presented, as was worthy of a king's magnificence.

1:8 Nec erat qui nolentes cogeret ad bibendum, sed sicut rex statuerat, præponens mensis singulos de principibus suis ut sumeret unusquisque quod vellet.

1:8 Neither was there any one to compel them to drink that were not willing, but as the king had appointed, who set over every table one of his nobles, that every man might take what he would.

1:9 Vasthi quoque regina fecit convivium feminarum in palatio, ubi rex Assuerus manere consueverat.

1:9 Also Vasthi the queen made a feast for the women in the palace, where king Assuerus was used to dwell.

1:10 Itaque die septimo, cum rex esset hilarior, et post nimiam potationem incaluisset mero, præcepit Maumam, et Bazatha, et Harbona, et Bagatha, et Abgatha, et Zethar, et Charchas, septem eunuchis qui in conspectu ejus ministrabant,

1:10 Now on the seventh day, when the king was merry, and after very much drinking was well warmed with wine, he commanded Mauman, and Bazatha, and Harbona, and Bagatha, and Abgatha, and Zethar, and Charcas, the seven eunuchs that served in his presence,

1:11 ut introducerent reginam Vasthi coram rege, posito super caput ejus diademate, ut ostenderet cunctis populis et principibus pulchritudinem illius : erat enim pulchra valde.

1:11 To bring in queen Vasthi before the king, with the crown set upon her head, to shew her beauty to all the people and the princes: for she was exceeding beautiful.

1:12 Quæ renuit, et ad regis imperium quod per eunuchos mandaverat, venire contempsit. Unde iratus rex, et nimio furore succensus,

1:12 But she refused, and would not come at the king's commandment, which he had signified to her by the eunuchs. Whereupon the king, being angry, and inflamed with a very great fury,

1:13 interrogavit sapientes, qui ex more regio semper ei aderant, et illorum faciebat cuncta consilio, scientium leges, ac jura majorum

1:13 Asked the wise men, who according to the custom of the kings, were always near his person, and all he did was by their counsel, who knew the laws, and judgments of their forefathers:

1:14 (erant autem primi et proximi, Charsena, et Sethar, et Admatha, et Tharsis, et Mares, et Marsana, et Mamuchan, septem duces Persarum, atque Medorum, qui videbant faciem regis, et primi post eum residere soliti erant) :

1:14 (Now the chief and nearest him were, Charsena, and Sethar, and Admatha, and Tharsis, and Mares, and Marsana, and Mamuchan, seven princes of the Persians and of the Medes, who saw the face of the king, and were used to sit first after him:)

1:15 cui sententiæ Vasthi regina subjaceret, quæ Assueri regis imperium, quod per eunuchos mandaverat, facere noluisset.

1:15 What sentence ought to pass upon Vasthi the queen, who had refused to obey the commandment of king Assuerus, which he had sent to her by the eunuchs?

1:16 Responditque Mamuchan, audiente rege atque principibus : Non solum regem læsit regina Vasthi, sed et omnes populos et principes qui sunt in cunctis provinciis regis Assueri.

1:16 And Mamuchan answered, in the hearing of the king and the princes: Queen Vasthi hath not only injured the king, but also all the people and princes that are in all the provinces of king Assuerus.

1:17 Egredietur enim sermo reginæ ad omnes mulieres, ut contemnant viros suos, et dicant : Rex Assuerus jussit ut regina Vasthi intraret ad eum, et illa noluit.

1:17 For this deed of the queen will go abroad to all women, so that they will despise their husbands, and will say: King Assuerus commanded that queen Vasthi should come in to him, and she would not.

1:18 Atque hoc exemplo omnes principum conjuges Persarum atque Medorum parvipendent imperia maritorum : unde regis justa est indignatio.

1:18 And by this example all the wives of the princes of the Persians and the Medes will slight the commandments of their husbands: wherefore the king's indignation is just.

1:19 Si tibi placet, egrediatur edictum a facie tua, et scribatur juxta legem Persarum atque Medorum, quam præteriri illicitum est, ut nequaquam ultra Vasthi ingrediatur ad regem, sed regnum illius altera, quæ melior est illa, accipiat.

1:19 If it please thee, let an edict go out from thy presence, and let it be written according to the law of the Persians and of the Medes, which must not be altered, that Vasthi come in no more to the king, but another, that is better than her, be made queen in her place.

1:20 Et hoc in omne (quod latissimum est) provinciarum tuarum divulgetur imperium, et cunctæ uxores, tam majorum quam minorum, deferant maritis suis honorem.

1:20 And let this be published through all the provinces of thy empire, (which is very wide,) and let all wives, as well of the greater as of the lesser, give honour to their husbands.

1:21 Placuit consilium ejus regi et principibus : fecitque rex juxta consilium Mamuchan,

1:21 His counsel pleased the king, and the princes: and the king did according to the counsel of Mamuchan.

1:22 et misit epistolas ad universas provincias regni sui, ut quæque gens audire et legere poterat, diversis linguis et litteris, esse viros principes ac majores in domibus suis : et hoc per cunctos populos divulgari.

1:22 And he sent letters to all the provinces of his kingdom, as every nation could hear and read, in divers languages and characters, that the husbands should be rulers and masters in their houses: and that this should be published to every people.

Chapter 2

2:1 His ita gestis, postquam regis Assueri indignatio deferbuerat, recordatus est Vasthi, et quæ fecisset, vel quæ passa esset :

2:1 After this, when the wrath of king Assuerus was appeased, he remembered Vasthi, and what she had done and what she had suffered:

2:2 dixeruntque pueri regis ac ministri ejus : Quærantur regi puellæ virgines ac speciosæ,

2:2 And the king's servants and his officers said: Let young women be sought for the king, virgins and beautiful,

2:3 et mittantur qui considerent per universas provincias puellas speciosas et virgines : et adducant eas ad civitatem Susan, et tradant eas in domum feminarum sub manu Egei eunuchi, qui est præpositus et custos mulierum regiarum : et accipiant mundum muliebrem, et cetera ad usus necessaria.

2:3 And let some persons be sent through all the provinces to look for beautiful maidens and virgins: and let them bring them to the city of Susan, and put them into the house of the women under the hand of Egeus the eunuch, who is the overseer and keeper of the king's women: and let them receive women's ornaments, and other things necessary for their use.

2:4 Et quæcumque inter omnes oculis regis placuerit, ipsa regnet pro Vasthi. Placuit sermo regi : et ita, ut suggesserant, jussit fieri.

2:4 And whosoever among them all shall please the king's eyes, let her be queen instead of Vasthi. The word pleased the king: and he commanded it should be done as they had suggested.

2:5 Erat vir Judæus in Susan civitate, vocabulo Mardochæus filius Jair, filii Semei, filii Cis, de stirpe Jemini,

2:5 There was a man in the city of Susan, a Jew, named Mardochai, the son of Jair, the son of Semei, the son of Cis, of the race of Jemini,

2:6 qui translatus fuerat de Jerusalem eo tempore quo Jechoniam regem Juda Nabuchodonosor rex Babylonis transtulerat,

2:6 Who had been carried away from Jerusalem at the time that Nabuchodonosor king of Babylon carried away Jechonias king of Juda,

2:7 qui fuit nutritius filiæ fratris sui Edissæ, quæ altero nomine vocabatur Esther, et utrumque parentem amiserat : pulchra nimis, et decora facie. Mortuisque patre ejus ac matre, Mardochæus sibi eam adoptavit in filiam.

2:7 And he had brought up his brother's daughter Edissa, who by another name was called Esther: now she had lost both her parents: and was exceeding fair and beautiful. And her father and mother being dead, Mardochai adopted her for his daughter.

2:8 Cumque percrebruisset regis imperium, et juxta mandatum illius multæ pulchræ virgines adducerentur Susan, et Egeo traderentur eunucho, Esther quoque inter ceteras puellas ei tradita est, ut servaretur in numero feminarum.

2:8 And when the king's ordinance was noised abroad, and according to his commandment many beautiful virgins were brought to Susan, and were delivered to Egeus the eunuch: Esther also among the rest of the maidens was delivered to him to be kept in the number of the women.

2:9 Quæ placuit ei, et invenit gratiam in conspectu illius. Et præcepit eunucho, ut acceleraret mundum muliebrem, et traderet ei partes suas, et septem puellas speciosissimas de domo regis, et tam ipsam quam pedissequas ejus ornaret atque excoleret.

2:9 And she pleased him, and found favour in his sight. And he commanded the eunuch to hasten the women's ornaments, and to deliver to her her part, and seven of the most beautiful maidens of the king's house, and to adorn and deck out both her and her waiting maids.

2:10 Quæ noluit indicare ei populum et patriam suam : Mardochæus enim præceperat ei, ut de hac re omnino reticeret :

2:10 And she would not tell him her people nor her country. For Mardochai had charged her to say nothing at all of that:

2:11 qui deambulabat quotidie ante vestibulum domus, in qua electæ virgines servabantur, curam agens salutis Esther, et scire volens quid ei accideret.

2:11 And he walked every day before the court of the house, in which the chosen virgins were kept, having a care for Esther's welfare, and desiring to know what would befall her.

2:12 Cum autem venisset tempus singularum per ordinem puellarum ut intrarent ad regem, expletis omnibus quæ ad cultum muliebrem pertinebant, mensis duodecimus vertebatur : ita dumtaxat, ut sex mensibus oleo ungerentur myrrhino, et aliis sex quibusdam pigmentis et aromatibus uterentur.

2:12 Now when every virgin's turn came to go in to the king, after all had been done for setting them off to advantage, it was the twelfth month: so that for six months they were anointed with oil of myrrh, and for other six months they used certain perfumes and sweet spices.

2:13 Ingredientesque ad regem, quidquid postulassent ad ornatum pertinens, accipiebant : et ut eis placuerat, compositæ de triclinio feminarum ad regis cubiculum transibant.

2:13 And when they were going in to the king, whatsoever they asked to adorn themselves they received: and being decked out, as it pleased them, they passed from the chamber of the women to the king's chamber.

2:14 Et quæ intraverat vespere, egrediebatur mane, atque inde in secundas ædes deducebatur, quæ sub manu Susagazi eunuchi erant, qui concubinis regis præsidebat : nec habebat potestatem ad regem ultra redeundi, nisi voluisset rex, et eam venire jussisset ex nomine.

2:14 And she that went in at evening, came out in the morning, and from thence she was conducted to the second house, that was under the hand of Susagaz the eunuch, who had the charge over the king's concubines: neither could she return any more to the king, unless the king desired it, and had ordered her by name to come.

2:15 Evoluto autem tempore per ordinem, instabat dies quo Esther filia Abihail fratris Mardochæi, quam sibi adoptaverat in filiam, deberet intrare ad regem. Quæ non quæsivit muliebrem cultum, sed quæcumque voluit Egeus eunuchus custos virginum, hæc ei ad ornatum dedit. Erat enim formosa valde, et incredibili pulchritudine : omnium oculis gratiosa et amabilis videbatur.

2:15 And as the time came orderly about, the day was at hand, when Esther, the daughter of Abihail the brother of Mardochai, whom he had adopted for his daughter, was to go in to the king. But she sought not women's ornaments, but whatsoever Egeus the eunuch the keeper of the virgins had a mind, he gave her to adorn her. For she was exceeding fair, and her incredible beauty made her appear agreeable and amiable in the eyes of all.

2:16 Ducta est itaque ad cubiculum regis Assueri mense decimo, qui vocatur Tebeth, septimo anno regni ejus.

2:16 So she was brought to the chamber of king Assuerus the tenth month, which is called Tebeth, in the seventh year of his reign.

2:17 Et adamavit eam rex plus quam omnes mulieres, habuitque gratiam et misericordiam coram eo super omnes mulieres : et posuit diadema regni in capite ejus, fecitque eam regnare in loco Vasthi.

2:17 And the king loved her more than all the women, and she had favour and kindness before him above all the women, and he set the royal crown on her head, and made her queen instead of Vasthi.

2:18 Et jussit convivium præparari permagnificum cunctis principibus et servis suis pro conjunctione et nuptiis Esther. Et dedit requiem universis provinciis, ac dona largitus est juxta magnificentiam principalem.

2:18 And he commanded a magnificent feast to be prepared for all the princes, and for his servants, for the marriage and wedding of Esther. And he gave rest to all the provinces, and bestowed gifts according to princely magnificence.

2:19 Cumque secundo quærerentur virgines et congregarentur, Mardochæus manebat ad januam regis :

2:19 And when the virgins were sought the second time, and gathered together, Mardochai stayed at the king's gate,

2:20 necdum prodiderat Esther patriam et populum suum, juxta mandatum ejus. Quidquid enim ille præcipiebat, observabat Esther : et ita cuncta faciebat ut eo tempore solita erat, quo eam parvulam nutriebat.

2:20 Neither had Esther as yet declared her country and people, according to his commandment. For whatsoever he commanded, Esther observed: and she did all things in the same manner as she was wont at that time when he brought her up a little one.

2:21 Eo igitur tempore, quo Mardochæus ad regis januam morabatur, irati sunt Bagathan et Thares duo eunuchi regis, qui janitores erant, et in primo palatii limine præsidebant : volueruntque insurgere in regem, et occidere eum.

2:21 At that time, therefore, when Mardochai abode at the king's gate, Bagathan and Thares, two of the king's eunuchs, who were porters, and presided in the first entry of the palace, were angry: and they designed to rise up against the king, and to kill him.

2:22 Quod Mardochæum non latuit, statimque nuntiavit reginæ Esther : et illa regi ex nomine Mardochæi, qui ad se rem detulerat.

2:22 And Mardochai had notice of it, and immediately he told it to queen Esther: and she to the king in Mardochai's name, who had reported the thing unto her.

2:23 Quæsitum est, et inventum : et appensus est uterque eorum in patibulo. Mandatumque est historiis, et annalibus traditum coram rege.

2:23 It was inquired into, and found out: and they were both hanged on a gibbet. And it was put in the histories, and recorded in the chronicles before the king.

Chapter 3

3:1 Post hæc rex Assuerus exaltavit Aman filium Amadathi, qui erat de stirpe Agag : et posuit solium ejus super omnes principes quos habebat.

3:1 After these things, king Assuerus advanced Aman, the son of Amadathi, who was of the race of Agag: and he set his throne above all the princes that were with him.

3:2 Cunctique servi regis, qui in foribus palatii versabantur, flectebant genua, et adorabant Aman : sic enim præceperat eis imperator : solus Mardochæus non flectebat genu, neque adorabat eum.

3:2 And all the king's servants, that were at the doors of the palace, bent their knees, and worshipped Aman: for so the emperor had commanded them, only Mardochai did not bend his knee, nor worship him.

3:3 Cui dixerunt pueri regis, qui ad fores palatii præsidebant : Cur præter ceteros non observas mandatum regis ?

3:3 And the king's servants that were chief at the doors of the palace, said to him: Why dost thou alone not observe the king's commandment?

3:4 Cumque hoc crebrius dicerent, et ille nollet audire, nuntiaverunt Aman, scire cupientes utrum perseveraret in sententia : dixerat enim eis se esse Judæum.

3:4 And when they were saying this often, and he would not hearken to them, they told Aman, desirous to know whether he would continue in his resolution: for he had told them that he was a Jew.

3:5 Quod cum audisset Aman, et experimento probasset quod Mardochæus non flecteret sibi genu, nec se adoraret, iratus est valde,

3:5 Now when Aman had heard this, and had proved by experience that Mardochai did not bend his knee to him, nor worship him, he was exceeding angry.

3:6 et pro nihilo duxit in unum Mardochæum mittere manus suas : audierat enim quod esset gentis Judææ ; magisque voluit omnem Judæorum, qui erant in regno Assueri, perdere nationem.

3:6 And he counted it nothing to lay his hands upon Mardochai alone: for he had heard that he was of the nation of the Jews, and he chose rather to destroy all the nation of the Jews that were in the kingdom of Assuerus.

3:7 Mense primo (cujus vocabulum est Nisan), anno duodecimo regni Assueri, missa est sors in urnam, quæ hebraice dicitur phur, coram Aman, quo die et quo mense gens Judæorum deberet interfici : et exivit mensis duodecimus, qui vocatur Adar.

3:7 In the first month (which is called Nisan) in the twelfth year of the reign of Assuerus, the lot was cast into an urn, which in Hebrew is called Phur, before Aman, on what day and what month the nation of the Jews should be destroyed: and there came out the twelfth month, which is called Adar.

3:8 Dixitque Aman regi Assuero : Est populus per omnes provincias regni tui dispersus, et a se mutuo separatus, novis utens legibus et cæremoniis, insuper et regis scita contemnens : et optime nosti quod non expediat regno tuo ut insolescat per licentiam.

3:8 And Aman said to king Assuerus: There is a people scattered through all the provinces of thy kingdom, and separated one from another, that use new laws and ceremonies, and moreover despise the king's ordinances: and thou knowest very well that it is not expedient for thy kingdom that they should grow insolent by impunity.

3:9 Si tibi placet, decerne, ut pereat, et decem millia talentorum appendam arcariis gazæ tuæ.

3:9 If it please thee, decree that they may be destroyed, and I will pay ten thousand talents to thy treasurers.

3:10 Tulit ergo rex annulum, quo utebatur, de manu sua, et dedit eum Aman filio Amadathi de progenie Agag, hosti Judæorum,

3:10 And the king took the ring that he used, from his own hand, and gave it to Aman, the son of Amadathi of the race of Agag, the enemy of the Jews.

3:11 dixitque ad eum : Argentum, quod tu polliceris, tuum sit ; de populo age quod tibi placet.

3:11 And he said to him: As to the money which thou promisest, keep it for thyself: and as to the people, do with them as seemeth good to thee.

3:12 Vocatique sunt scribæ regis mense primo Nisan, tertiadecima die ejusdem mensis : et scriptum est, ut jusserat Aman, ad omnes satrapas regis, et judices provinciarum, diversarumque gentium, ut quæque gens legere poterat et audire pro varietate linguarum ex nomine regis Assueri : et litteræ signatæ ipsius annulo

3:12 And the king's scribes were called in the first month Nisan, on the thirteenth day of the same mouth: and they wrote, as Aman had commanded, to all the king's lieutenants, and to the judges of the provinces, and of divers nations, as every nation could read, and hear according to their different languages, in the name of king Assuerus: and the letters, sealed with his ring,

3:13 missæ sunt per cursores regis ad universas provincias, ut occiderent atque delerent omnes Judæos, a puero usque ad senem, parvulos et mulieres, uno die, hoc est tertiodecimo mensis duodecimi, qui vocatur Adar ; et bona eorum diriperent.

3:13 Were sent by the king's messengers to all provinces, to kill and destroy all the Jews, both young and old, little children, and women, in one day, that is, on the thirteenth of the twelfth month, which is called Adar, and to make a spoil of their goods.

3:14 Summa autem epistolarum hæc fuit, ut omnes provinciæ scirent, et pararent se ad prædictam diem.

3:14 And the contents of the letters were to this effect, that all provinces might know and be ready against that day.

3:15 Festinabant cursores, qui missi erant, regis imperium explere. Statimque in Susan pependit edictum, rege et Aman celebrante convivium, et cunctis Judæis, qui in urbe erant, flentibus.

3:15 The couriers that were sent made haste to fulfil the king's commandment. And immediately the edict was hung up in Susan, the king and Aman feasting together, and all the Jews that were in the city weeping.

Chapter 4

4:1 Quæ cum audisset Mardochæus, scidit vestimenta sua, et indutus est sacco, spargens cinerem capiti : et in platea mediæ civitatis voce magna clamabat, ostendens amaritudinem animi sui,

4:1 Now when Mardochai had heard these things, he rent his garments, and put on sackcloth, strewing ashes on his head and he cried with a loud voice in the street in the midst of the city, shewing the anguish of his mind.

4:2 et hoc ejulatu usque ad fores palatii gradiens. Non enim erat licitum indutum sacco aulam regis intrare.

4:2 And he came lamenting in this manner even to the gate of the palace: for no one clothed with sackcloth might enter the king's court.

4:3 In omnibus quoque provinciis, oppidis, ac locis, ad quæ crudele regis dogma pervenerat, planctus ingens erat apud Judæos, jejunium, ululatus, et fletus, sacco et cinere multis pro strato utentibus.

4:3 And in all provinces, towns, and places, to which the king's cruel edict was come, there was great mourning among the Jews, with fasting, wailing, and weeping, many using sackcloth and ashes for their bed.

4:4 Ingressæ autem sunt puellæ Esther et eunuchi, nuntiaveruntque ei. Quod audiens consternata est, et vestem misit, ut ablato sacco induerent eum : quam accipere noluit.

4:4 Then Esther's maids and her eunuchs went in, and told her. And when she heard it she was in a consternation and she sent a garment, to clothe him, and to take away the sackcloth: but he would not receive it.

4:5 Accitoque Athach eunucho, quem rex ministrum ei dederat, præcepit ei ut iret ad Mardochæum, et disceret ab eo cur hoc faceret.

4:5 And she called for Athach the eunuch, whom the king had appointed to attend upon her, and she commanded him to go to Mardochai, and learn of him why he did this.

4:6 Egressusque Athach, ivit ad Mardochæum stantem in platea civitatis, ante ostium palatii :

4:6 And Athach going out went to Mardochai, who was standing in the street of the city, before the palace gate:

4:7 qui indicavit ei omnia quæ acciderant : quomodo Aman promisisset ut in thesauros regis pro Judæorum nece inferret argentum.

4:7 And Mardochai told him all that had happened, how Aman had promised to pay money into the king's treasures, to have the Jews destroyed.

4:8 Exemplar quoque edicti, quod pendebat in Susan, dedit ei, ut reginæ ostenderet, et moneret eam ut intraret ad regem et deprecaretur eum pro populo suo.

4:8 He gave him also a copy of the edict which was hanging up in Susan, that he should shew it to the queen, and admonish her to go in to the king, and to entreat him for her people.

4:9 Regressus Athach, nuntiavit Esther omnia quæ Mardochæus dixerat.

4:9 And Athach went back and told Esther all that Mardochai had said.

4:10 Quæ respondit ei, et jussit ut diceret Mardochæo :

4:10 She answered him, and bade him say to Mardochai:

4:11 Omnes servi regis, et cunctæ, quæ sub ditione ejus sunt, norunt provinciæ, quod sive vir, sive mulier non vocatus, interius atrium regis intraverit, absque ulla cunctatione statim interficiatur : nisi forte rex auream virgam ad eum tetenderit pro signo clementiæ, atque ita possit vivere. Ego igitur quomodo ad regem intrare potero, quæ triginta jam diebus non sum vocata ad eum ?

4:11 All the king's servants, and all the provinces that are under his dominion, know, that whosoever, whether man or woman, cometh into the king's inner court, who is not called for, is immediately to be put to death without any delay: except the king shall hold out the golden sceptre to him, in token of clemency, that so he may live. How then can I go in to the king, who for these thirty days now have not been called unto him?

4:12 Quod cum audisset Mardochæus,

4:12 And when Mardochai had heard this,

4:13 rursum mandavit Esther, dicens : Ne putes quod animam tuam tantum liberes, quia in domo regis es præ cunctis Judæis :

4:13 He sent word to Esther again, saying: Think not that thou mayst save thy life only, because thou art in the king's house, more than all the Jews:

4:14 si enim nunc silueris, per aliam occasionem liberabuntur Judæi : et tu, et domus patris tui, peribitis. Et quis novit utrum idcirco ad regnum veneris, ut in tali tempore parareris ?

4:14 For if thou wilt now hold thy peace, the Jews shall be delivered by some other occasion: and thou, and thy father's house shall perish. And who knoweth whether thou art not therefore come to the kingdom, that thou mightest be ready in such a time as this?

4:15 Rursumque Esther hæc Mardochæo verba mandavit :

4:15 And again Esther sent to Mardochai in these words:

4:16 Vade, et congrega omnes Judæos quos in Susan repereris, et orate pro me. Non comedatis et non bibatis tribus diebus et tribus noctibus : et ego cum ancillis meis similiter jejunabo, et tunc ingrediar ad regem contra legem faciens, non vocata, tradensque me morti et periculo.

4:16 Go, and gather together all the Jews whom thou shalt find in Susan, and pray ye for me. Neither eat nor drink for three days and three nights: and I with my handmaids will fast in like manner, and then I will go in to the king, against the law, not being called, and expose myself to death and to danger.

4:17 Ivit itaque Mardochæus, et fecit omnia quæ ei Esther præceperat.

4:17 So Mardochai went, and did all that Esther had commanded him.

Chapter 5

5:1 Die autem tertio induta est Esther regalibus vestimentis, et stetit in atrio domus regiæ, quod erat interius, contra basilicam regis : at ille sedebat super solium suum in consistorio palatii contra ostium domus.

5:1 And on the third day Esther put on her royal apparel, and stood in the inner court of the king's house, over against the king's hall: now he sat upon his throne in the hall of the palace, over against the door of the house.

5:2 Cumque vidisset Esther reginam stantem, placuit oculis ejus, et extendit contra eam virgam auream, quam tenebat manu : quæ accedens, osculata est summitatem virgæ ejus.

5:2 And when he saw Esther the queen standing, she pleased his eyes, and he held out toward her the golden sceptre, which he held in his hand and she drew near, and kissed the top of his sceptre.

5:3 Dixitque ad eam rex : Quid vis, Esther regina ? quæ est petitio tua ? etiam si dimidiam partem regni petieris, dabitur tibi.

5:3 And the king said to her: What wilt thou, queen Esther? what is thy request? if thou shouldst even ask one half of the kingdom, it shall be given to thee.

5:4 At illa respondit : Si regi placet, obsecro ut venias ad me hodie, et Aman tecum, ad convivium quod paravi.

5:4 But she answered: If it please the king, I beseech thee to come to me this day, and Aman with thee to the banquet which I have prepared.

5:5 Statimque rex : Vocate, inquit, cito Aman ut Esther obediat voluntati. Venerunt itaque rex et Aman ad convivium, quod eis regina paraverat.

5:5 And the king said forthwith: Call ye Aman quickly, that he may obey Esther's will. So the king and Aman came to the banquet which the queen had prepared for them.

5:6 Dixitque ei rex, postquam vinum biberat abundanter : Quid petis ut detur tibi ? et pro qua re postulas ? etiam si dimidiam partem regni mei petieris, impetrabis.

5:6 And the king said to her, after he had drunk wine plentifully: What dost thou desire should be given thee? and for what thing askest thou? although thou shouldst ask the half of my kingdom, thou shalt have it.

5:7 Cui respondit Esther : Petitio mea, et preces sunt istæ :

5:7 And Esther answered: My petition and request is this:

5:8 si inveni in conspectu regis gratiam, et si regi placet ut det mihi quod postulo, et meam impleat petitionem : veniat rex et Aman ad convivium quod paravi eis, et cras aperiam regi voluntatem meam.

5:8 If I have found favour in the king's sight, and if it please the king to give me what I ask, and to fulfil my petition: let the king and Aman come to the banquet which I have prepared them, and to morrow I will open my mind to the king.

5:9 Egressus est itaque illo die Aman lætus et alacer. Cumque vidisset Mardochæum sedentem ante fores palatii, et non solum non assurrexisse sibi, sed nec motum quidem de loco sessionis suæ, indignatus est valde :

5:9 So Aman went out that day joyful and merry. And when he saw Mardochai sitting before the gate of the palace, and that he not only did not rise up to honour him, but did not so much as move from the place where he sat, he was exceedingly angry:

5:10 et dissimulata ira reversus in domum suam, convocavit ad se amicos suos, et Zares uxorem suam,

5:10 But dissembling his anger, and returning into his house, he called together to him his friends, and Zares his wife:

5:11 et exposuit illis magnitudinem divitiarum suarum, filiorumque turbam, et quanta eum gloria super omnes principes et servos suos rex elevasset.

5:11 And he declared to them the greatness of his riches, and the multitude of his children, and with how great glory the king had advanced him above all his princes and servants.

5:12 Et post hæc ait : Regina quoque Esther nullum alium vocavit ad convivium cum rege præter me : apud quam etiam cras cum rege pransurus sum.

5:12 And after this he said: Queen Esther also hath invited no other to the banquet with the king, but me: and with her I am also to dine to morrow with the king:

5:13 Et cum hæc omnia habeam, nihil me habere puto, quamdiu videro Mardochæum Judæum sedentem ante fores regias.

5:13 And whereas I have all these things, I think I have nothing, so long as I see Mardochai the Jew sitting before the king's gate.

5:14 Responderuntque ei Zares uxor ejus, et ceteri amici : Jube parari excelsam trabem, habentem altitudinis quinquaginta cubitos, et dic mane regi ut appendatur super eam Mardochæus, et sic ibis cum rege lætus ad convivium. Placuit ei consilium, et jussit excelsam parari crucem.

5:14 Then Zares his wife, and the rest of his friends answered him: Order a great beam to be prepared, fifty cubits high, and in the morning speak to the king, that Mardochai may be hanged upon it, and so thou shalt go full of joy with the king to the banquet. The counsel pleased him, and he commanded a high gibbet to be prepared.

Chapter 6

6:1 Noctem illam duxit rex insomnem, jussitque sibi afferri historias et annales priorum temporum. Quæ cum illo præsente legerentur,

6:1 That night the king passed without sleep, and he commanded the histories and chronicles of former times to be brought him. And when they were reading them before him,

6:2 ventum est ad illum locum ubi scriptum erat quomodo nuntiasset Mardochæus insidias Bagathan et Thares eunuchorum, regem Assuerum jugulare cupientium.

6:2 They came to that place where it was written, how Mardochai had discovered the treason of Bagathan and Thares the eunuchs, who sought to kill king Assuerus.

6:3 Quod cum audisset rex, ait : Quid pro hac fide honoris ac præmii Mardochæus consecutus est ? Dixerunt ei servi illius ac ministri : Nihil omnino mercedis accepit.

6:3 And when the king heard this, he said: What honour and reward hath Mardochai received for this fidelity? His servants and ministers said to him: He hath received no reward at all.

6:4 Statimque rex : Quis est, inquit, in atrio ? Aman quippe interius atrium domus regiæ intraverat, ut suggereret regi, et juberet Mardochæum affigi patibulo, quod ei fuerat præparatum.

6:4 And the king said immediately: Who is in the court? for Aman was coming in to the inner court of the king's house, to speak to the king, that he might order Mardochai to be hanged upon the gibbet, which was prepared for him.

6:5 Responderunt pueri : Aman stat in atrio. Dixitque rex : Ingrediatur.

6:5 The servants answered: Aman standeth in the court, and the king said: Let him come in.

6:6 Cumque esset ingressus, ait illi : Quid debet fieri viro, quem rex honorare desiderat ? Cogitans autem in corde suo Aman, et reputans quod nullum alium rex, nisi se, vellet honorare,

6:6 And when he was come in, he said to him: What ought to be done to the man whom the king is desirous to honour? But Aman thinking in his heart, and supposing that the king would honour no other but himself,

6:7 respondit : Homo, quem rex honorare cupit,

6:7 Answered: The man whom the king desireth to honour,

6:8 debet indui vestibus regiis, et imponi super equum, qui de sella regis est, et accipere regium diadema super caput suum :

6:8 Ought to be clothed with the king's apparel, and to be set upon the horse that the king rideth upon, and to have the royal crown upon his head,

6:9 et primus de regiis principibus ac tyrannis teneat equum ejus, et per plateam civitatis incedens clamet, et dicat : Sic honorabitur, quemcumque voluerit rex honorare.

6:9 And let the first of the king's princes and nobles hold his horse, and going through the street of the city, proclaim before him and say: Thus shall he be honoured, whom the king hath a mind to honour.

6:10 Dixitque ei rex : Festina, et sumpta stola et equo, fac, ut locutus es, Mardochæo Judæo, qui sedet ante fores palatii. Cave ne quidquam de his, quæ locutus es, prætermittas.

6:10 And the king said to him: Make haste and take the robe and the horse, and do as thou hast spoken to Mardochai the Jew, who sitteth before the gates of the palace. Beware thou pass over any of those things which thou hast spoken.

6:11 Tulit itaque Aman stolam et equum, indutumque Mardochæum in platea civitatis, et impositum equo præcedebat, atque clamabat : Hoc honore condignus est, quemcumque rex voluerit honorare.

6:11 So Aman took the robe and the horse, and arraying Mardochai in the street of the city, and setting him on the horse, went before him, and proclaimed: This honour is he worthy of, whom the king hath a mind to honour.

6:12 Reversusque est Mardochæus ad januam palatii : et Aman festinavit ire in domum suam, lugens et operto capite :

6:12 But Mardochai returned to the palace gate: and Aman made haste to go to his house, mourning and having his head covered:

6:13 narravitque Zares uxori suæ, et amicis, omnia quæ evenissent sibi. Cui responderunt sapientes quos habebat in consilio, et uxor ejus : Si de semine Judæorum est Mardochæus, ante quem cadere cœpisti, non poteris ei resistere, sed cades in conspectu ejus.

6:13 And he told Zares his wife, and his friends, all that had befallen him. And the wise men whom he had in counsel, and his wife answered him: If Mardochai be of the seed of the Jews, before whom thou hast begun to fall, thou canst not resist him, but thou shalt fall in his sight.

6:14 Adhuc illis loquentibus, venerunt eunuchi regis, et cito eum ad convivium, quod regina paraverat, pergere compulerunt.

6:14 As they were yet speaking, the king's eunuchs came, and compelled him to go quickly to the banquet which the queen had prepared.

Chapter 7

7:1 Intravit itaque rex et Aman, ut biberent cum regina.

7:1 So the king and Aman went in, to drink with the queen.

7:2 Dixitque ei rex etiam secunda die, postquam vino incaluerat : Quæ est petitio tua, Esther, ut detur tibi ? et quid vis fieri ? etiam si dimidiam partem regni mei petieris, impetrabis.

7:2 And the king said to her again the second day, after he was warm with wine: What is thy petition, Esther, that it may be granted thee? and what wilt thou have done: although thou ask the half of my kingdom, thou shalt have it.

7:3 Ad quem illa respondit : Si inveni gratiam in oculis tuis o rex, et si tibi placet, dona mihi animam meam pro qua rogo, et populum meum pro quo obsecro.

7:3 Then she answered: If I have found favour in thy sight, O king, and if it please thee, give me my life for which I ask, and my people for which I request.

7:4 Traditi enim sumus ego et populus meus, ut conteramur, jugulemur, et pereamus. Atque utinam in servos et famulas venderemur : esset tolerabile malum, et gemens tacerem : nunc autem hostis noster est, cujus crudelitas redundat in regem.

7:4 For we are given up, I and my people, to be destroyed, to be slain, and to perish. And would God we were sold for bondmen and bondwomen: the evil might be borne with, and I would have mourned in silence: but now we have an enemy, whose cruelty redoundeth upon the king.

7:5 Respondensque rex Assuerus, ait : Quis est iste, et cujus potentiæ, ut hæc audeat facere ?

7:5 And king Assuerus answered and said: Who is this, and of what power, that he should do these things?

7:6 Dixitque Esther : Hostis et inimicus noster pessimus iste est Aman. Quod ille audiens, illico obstupuit, vultum regis ac reginæ ferre non sustinens.

7:6 And Esther said: It is this Aman that is our adversary and most wicked enemy. Aman hearing this was forthwith astonished, not being able to bear the countenance of the king and of the queen.

7:7 Rex autem iratus surrexit, et de loco convivii intravit in hortum arboribus consitum. Aman quoque surrexit ut rogaret Esther reginam pro anima sua : intellexit enim a rege sibi paratum malum.

7:7 But the king being angry rose up, and went from the place of the banquet into the garden set with trees. Aman also rose up to entreat Esther the queen for his life, for he understood that evil was prepared for him by the king.

7:8 Qui cum reversus esset de horto nemoribus consito, et intrasset convivii locum, reperit Aman super lectulum corruisse in quo jacebat Esther, et ait : Etiam reginam vult opprimere, me præsente, in domo mea. Necdum verbum de ore regis exierat, et statim operuerunt faciem ejus.

7:8 And when the king came back out of the garden set with trees, and entered into the place of the banquet, he found Aman was fallen upon the bed on which Esther lay, and he said: He will force the queen also in my presence, in my own house. The word was not yet gone out of the king's mouth, and immediately they covered his face.

7:9 Dixitque Harbona, unus de eunuchis, qui stabant in ministerio regis : En lignum quod paraverat Mardochæo, qui locutus est pro rege, stat in domo Aman, habens altitudinis quinquaginta cubitos. Cui dixit rex : Appendite eum in eo.

7:9 And Harbona, one of the eunuchs that stood waiting on the king, said: Behold the gibbet which he hath prepared for Mardochai, who spoke for the king, standeth in Aman's house, being fifty cubits high. And the king said to him: Hang him upon it.

7:10 Suspensus est itaque Aman in patibulo quod paraverat Mardochæo : et regis ira quievit.

7:10 So Aman was hanged on the gibbet, which he had prepared for Mardochai: and the king's wrath ceased.

Chapter 8

8:1 Die illo dedit rex Assuerus Esther reginæ domum Aman adversarii Judæorum, et Mardochæus ingressus est ante faciem regis. Confessa est enim ei Esther quod esset patruus suus.

8:1 On that day king Assuerus gave the house of Aman, the Jews' enemy, to queen Esther, and Mardochai came in before the king. For Esther had confessed to him that he was her uncle.

8:2 Tulitque rex annulum, quem ab Aman recipi jusserat, et tradidit Mardochæo. Esther autem constituit Mardochæum super domum suam.

8:2 And the king took the ring which he had commanded to be taken again from Aman, and gave it to Mardochai. And Esther set Mardochai over her house.

8:3 Nec his contenta, procidit ad pedes regis, flevitque, et locuta ad eum oravit ut malitiam Aman Agagitæ, et machinationes ejus pessimas quas excogitaverat contra Judæos, juberet irritas fieri.

8:3 And not content with these things, she fell down at the king's feet and wept, and speaking to him besought him, that he would give orders that the malice of Aman the Agagite, and his most wicked devices which he had invented against the Jews, should be of no effect.

8:4 At ille ex more sceptrum aureum protendit manu, quo signum clementiæ monstrabatur : illaque consurgens stetit ante eum,

8:4 But he, as the manner was, held out the golden sceptre with his hand, which was the sign of clemency: and she arose up and stood before him,

8:5 et ait : Si placet regi, et si inveni gratiam in oculis ejus, et deprecatio mea non ei videtur esse contraria, obsecro ut novis epistolis, veteres Aman litteræ, insidiatoris et hostis Judæorum, quibus eos in cunctis regis provinciis perire præceperat, corrigantur.

8:5 And said: If it please the king, and if I have found favour in his sight, and my request be not disagreeable to him, I beseech thee, that the former letters of Aman the traitor and enemy of the Jews, by which he commanded that they should be destroyed in all the king's provinces, may be reversed by new letters.

8:6 Quomodo enim potero sustinere necem et interfectionem populi mei ?

8:6 For how can I endure the murdering and slaughter of my people?

8:7 Responditque rex Assuerus Esther reginæ, et Mardochæo Judæo : Domum Aman concessi Esther, et ipsum jussi affigi cruci, quia ausus est manum mittere in Judæos.

8:7 And king Assuerus answered Esther the queen, and Mardochai the Jew: I have given Aman's house to Esther, and I have commanded him to be hanged on a gibbet, because he durst lay hands on the Jews.

8:8 Scribite ergo Judæis, sicut vobis placet, regis nomine, signantes litteras annulo meo. Hæc enim consuetudo erat, ut epistolis, quæ ex regis nomine mittebantur et illius annulo signatæ erant, nemo auderet contradicere.

8:8 Write ye therefore to the Jews, as it pleaseth you in the king's name, and seal the letters with my ring. For this was the custom, that no man durst gainsay the letters which were sent in the king's name, and were sealed with his ring.

8:9 Accitisque scribis et librariis regis (erat autem tempus tertii mensis, qui appellatur Siban) vigesima et tertia die illius scriptæ sunt epistolæ, ut Mardochæus voluerat, ad Judæos, et ad principes, procuratoresque et judices, qui centum viginti septem provinciis ab India usque ad Æthiopiam præsidebant : provinciæ atque provinciæ, populo et populo juxta linguas et litteras suas, et Judæis, prout legere poterant et audire.

8:9 Then the king's scribes and secretaries were called for (now it was the time of the third month which is called Siban) the three and twentieth day of the month, and letters were written, as Mardochai had a mind, to the Jews, and to the governors, and to the deputies, and to the judges, who were rulers over the hundred and twenty-seven provinces, from India even to Ethiopia: to province and province, to people and people, according to their languages and characters, and to the Jews, according as they could read and hear.

8:10 Ipsæque epistolæ, quæ regis nomine mittebantur, annulo ipsius obsignatæ sunt, et missæ per veredarios : qui per omnes provincias discurrentes, veteres litteras novis nuntiis prævenirent.

8:10 And these letters which were sent in the king's name, were sealed with his ring, and sent by posts: who were to run through all the provinces, to prevent the former letters with new messages.

8:11 Quibus imperavit rex, ut convenirent Judæos per singulas civitates, et in unum præciperent congregari ut starent pro animabus suis, et omnes inimicos suos cum conjugibus ac liberis et universis domibus, interficerent atque delerent, et spolia eorum diriperent.

8:11 And the king gave orders to them, to speak to the Jews in every city, and to command them to gather themselves together, and to stand for their lives, and to kill and destroy all their enemies with their wives and children and all their houses, and to take their spoil.

8:12 Et constituta est per omnes provincias una ultionis dies, id est tertiadecima mensis duodecimi Adar.

8:12 And one day of revenge was appointed through all the provinces, to wit, the thirteenth of the twelfth month Adar.

8:13 Summaque epistolæ hæc fuit, ut in omnibus terris ac populis qui regis Assueri subjacebant imperio, notum fieret paratos esse Judæos ad capiendam vindictam de hostibus suis.

8:13 And this was the content of the letter, that it should be notified in all lands and peoples that were subject to the empire of king Assuerus, that the Jews were ready to be revenged of their enemies.

8:14 Egressique sunt veredarii celeres nuntia perferentes, et edictum regis pependit in Susan.

8:14 So the swift posts went out carrying the messages, and the king's edict was hung up in Susan.

8:15 Mardochæus autem de palatio et de conspectu regis egrediens, fulgebat vestibus regiis, hyacinthinis videlicet et æriis, coronam auream portans in capite, et amictus serico pallio atque purpureo. Omnisque civitas exultavit atque lætata est.

8:15 And Mardochai going forth out of the palace, and from the king's presence, shone in royal apparel, to wit, of violet and sky colour, wearing a golden crown on his head, and clothed with a cloak of silk and purple. And all the city rejoiced, and was glad.

8:16 Judæis autem nova lux oriri visa est, gaudium, honor, et tripudium.

8:16 But to the Jews, a new light seemed to rise, joy, honour, and dancing.

8:17 Apud omnes populos, urbes, atque provincias, quocumque regis jussa veniebant, mira exultatio, epulæ atque convivia, et festus dies : in tantum ut plures alterius gentis et sectæ eorum religioni et cæremoniis jungerentur. Grandis enim cunctos judaici nominis terror invaserat.

8:17 And in all peoples, cities, and provinces, whithersoever the king's commandments came, there was wonderful rejoicing, feasts and banquets, and keeping holy day: Insomuch that many of other nations and religion, joined themselves to their worship and ceremonies. For a great dread of the name of the Jews had fallen upon all.

Chapter 9

9:1 Igitur duodecimi mensis, quem Adar vocari ante jam diximus, tertiadecima die, quando cunctis Judæis interfectio parabatur, et hostes eorum inhiabant sanguini, versa vice Judæi superiores esse cœperunt, et se de adversariis vindicare.

9:1 So on the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which as we have said above is called Adar, when all the Jews were designed to be massacred, and their enemies were greedy after their blood, the case being altered, the Jews began to have the upper hand, and to revenge themselves of their adversaries.

9:2 Congregatique sunt per singulas civitates, oppida, et loca, ut extenderent manum contra inimicos, et persecutores suos. Nullusque ausus est resistere, eo quod omnes populos magnitudinis eorum formido penetrarat.

9:2 And they gathered themselves together in every city, and town, and place, to lay their hands on their enemies, and their persecutors. And no one durst withstand them, for the fear of their power had gone through every people.

9:3 Nam et provinciarum judices, et duces, et procuratores, omnisque dignitas quæ singulis locis ac operibus præerat, extollebant Judæos timore Mardochæi,

9:3 And the judges of the provinces, and the governors, and lieutenants, and every one in dignity, that presided over every place and work, extolled the Jews for fear of Mardochai:

9:4 quem principem esse palatii, et plurimum posse cognoverant : fama quoque nominis ejus crescebat quotidie, et per cunctorum ora volitabat.

9:4 For they knew him to be prince of the palace, and to have great power: and the fame of his name increased daily, and was spread abroad through all men's mouths.

9:5 Itaque percusserunt Judæi inimicos suos plaga magna, et occiderunt eos, reddentes eis quod sibi paraverant facere :

9:5 So the Jews made a great slaughter of their enemies, and killed them, repaying according to what they had prepared to do to them:

9:6 in tantum ut etiam in Susan quingentos viros interficerent, extra decem filios Aman Agagitæ hostis Judæorum : quorum ista sunt nomina :

9:6 Insomuch that even in Susan they killed five hundred men, besides the ten sons of Aman the Agagite, the enemy of the Jews: whose names are these:

9:7 Pharsandatha, et Delphon, et Esphatha,

9:7 Pharsandatha, and Delphon, and Esphatha

9:8 et Phoratha, et Adalia, et Aridatha,

9:8 And Phoratha, and Adalia, and Aridatha,

9:9 et Phermesta, et Arisai, et Aridai, et Jezatha.

9:9 And Phermesta, and Arisai, and Aridai, and Jezatha.

9:10 Quos cum occidissent, prædas de substantiis eorum tangere noluerunt.

9:10 And when they had slain them, they would not touch the spoils of their goods.

9:11 Statimque numerus eorum, qui occisi erant in Susan, ad regem relatus est.

9:11 And presently the number of them that were killed in Susan was brought to the king.

9:12 Qui dixit reginæ : In urbe Susan interfecerunt Judæi quingentos viros, et alios decem filios Aman : quantam putas eos exercere cædem in universis provinciis ? quid ultra postulas, et quid vis ut fieri jubeam ?

9:12 And he said to the queen: The Jews have killed five hundred men in the city of Susan, besides the ten sons of Aman: how many dost thou think they have slain in all the provinces? What askest thou more, and what wilt thou have me to command to be done?

9:13 Cui illa respondit : Si regi placet, detur potestas Judæis, ut sicut fecerunt hodie in Susan, sic et cras faciant, et decem filii Aman in patibulis suspendantur.

9:13 And she answered: If it please the king, let it be granted to the Jews, to do to morrow in Susan as they have done to day, and that the ten sons of Aman may be hanged upon gibbets.

9:14 Præcepitque rex ut ita fieret. Statimque in Susan pependit edictum, et decem filii Aman suspensi sunt.

9:14 And the king commanded that it should be so done. And forthwith the edict was hung up in Susan, and the ten sons of Aman were hanged.

9:15 Congregatis Judæis quartadecima die mensis Adar, interfecti sunt in Susan trecenti viri : nec eorum ab illis direpta substantia est.

9:15 And on the fourteenth day of the month Adar the Jews gathered themselves together, and they killed in Susan three hundred men: but they took not their substance.

9:16 Sed et per omnes provincias quæ ditioni regis subjacebant, pro animabus suis steterunt Judæi, interfectis hostibus ac persecutoribus suis : in tantum ut septuaginta quinque millia occisorum implerentur, et nullus de substantiis eorum quidquam contingeret.

9:16 Moreover through all the provinces which were subject to the king's dominion the Jews stood for their lives, and slew their enemies and persecutors: insomuch that the number of them that were killed amounted to seventy-five thousand, and no man took any of their goods.

9:17 Dies autem tertiusdecimus mensis Adar primus apud omnes interfectionis fuit, et quartadecima die cædere desierunt. Quem constituerunt esse solemnem, ut in eo omni tempore deinceps vacarent epulis, gaudio, atque conviviis.

9:17 Now the thirteenth day of the month Adar was the first day with them all of the slaughter, and on the fourteenth day they left off. Which they ordained to be kept holy day, so that all times hereafter they should celebrate it with feasting, joy, and banquets.

9:18 At hi, qui in urbe Susan cædem exercuerant, tertiodecimo et quartodecimo die ejusdem mensis in cæde versati sunt : quintodecimo autem die percutere desierunt. Et idcirco eumdem diem constituerunt solemnem epularum atque lætitiæ.

9:18 But they that were killing in the city of Susan, were employed in the slaughter on the thirteenth and fourteenth day of the same month: and on the fifteenth day they rested. And therefore they appointed that day to be a holy day of feasting and gladness.

9:19 Hi vero Judæi, qui in oppidis non muratis ac villis morabantur, quartumdecimum diem mensis Adar conviviorum et gaudii decreverunt, ita ut exultent in eo, et mittant sibi mutuo partes epularum et ciborum.

9:19 But those Jews that dwelt in towns not walled and in villages, appointed the fourteenth day of the month Adar for banquets and gladness, so as to rejoice on that day, and send one another portions of their banquets and meats.

9:20 Scripsit itaque Mardochæus omnia hæc, et litteris comprehensa misit ad Judæos qui in omnibus regis provinciis morabantur, tam in vicino positis, quam procul,

9:20 And Mardochai wrote all these things, and sent them comprised in letters to the Jews that abode in all the king's provinces, both those that lay near and those afar off,

9:21 ut quartamdecimam et quintamdecimam diem mensis Adar pro festis susciperent, et revertente semper anno solemni celebrarent honore :

9:21 That they should receive the fourteenth and fifteenth day of the month Adar for holy days, and always at the return of the year should celebrate them with solemn honour:

9:22 quia in ipsis diebus se ulti sunt Judæi de inimicis suis, et luctus atque tristitia in hilaritatem gaudiumque conversa sunt, essentque dies isti epularum atque lætitiæ, et mitterent sibi invicem ciborum partes, et pauperibus munuscula largirentur.

9:22 Because on those days the Jews revenged themselves of their enemies, and their mourning and sorrow were turned into mirth and joy, and that these should be days of feasting and gladness, in which they should send one to another portions of meats, and should give gifts to the poor.

9:23 Susceperuntque Judæi in solemnem ritum cuncta quæ eo tempore facere cœperant, et quæ Mardochæus litteris facienda mandaverat.

9:23 And the Jews undertook to observe with solemnity all they had begun to do at that time, which Mardochai by letters had commanded to be done.

9:24 Aman enim, filius Amadathi stirpis Agag, hostis et adversarius Judæorum, cogitavit contra eos malum, ut occideret illos atque deleret : et misit phur, quod nostra lingua vertitur in sortem.

9:24 For Aman, the son of Amadathi of the race of Agag, the enemy and adversary of the Jews, had devised evil against them, to kill them and destroy them; and had cast Phur, that is, the lot.

9:25 Et postea ingressa est Esther ad regem, obsecrans ut conatus ejus litteris regis irriti fierent, et malum quod contra Judæos cogitaverat, reverteretur in caput ejus. Denique et ipsum et filios ejus affixerunt cruci,

9:25 And afterwards Esther went in to the king, beseeching him that his endeavors might be made void by the king's letters: and the evil that he had intended against the Jews, might return upon his own head. And so both he and his sons were hanged upon gibbets.

9:26 atque ex illo tempore dies isti appellati sunt phurim, id est sortium : eo quod phur, id est sors, in urnam missa fuerit. Et cuncta quæ gesta sunt, epistolæ, id est, libri hujus volumine, continentur :

9:26 And since that time these days are called Phurim, that is, of lots: because Phur, that is, the lot, was cast into the urn. And all things that were done, are contained in the volume of this epistle, that is, of this book:

9:27 quæque sustinuerunt, et quæ deinceps immutata sunt, susceperunt Judæi super se et semen suum, et super cunctos qui religioni eorum voluerunt copulari, ut nulli liceat duos hos dies absque solemnitate transigere, quos scriptura testatur, et certa expetunt tempora, annis sibi jugiter succedentibus.

9:27 And the things that they suffered, and that were afterwards changed, the Jews took upon themselves and their seed, and upon all that had a mind to be joined to their religion, so that it should be lawful for none to pass these days without solemnity: which the writing testifieth, and certain times require, as the years continually succeed one another.

9:28 Isti sunt dies, quos nulla umquam delebit oblivio, et per singulas generationes cunctæ in toto orbe provinciæ celebrabunt : nec est ulla civitas, in qua dies phurim, id est sortium, non observentur a Judæis, et ab eorum progenie, quæ his cæremoniis obligata est.

9:28 These are the days which shall never be forgot: and which all provinces in the whole world shall celebrate throughout all generations: neither is there any city wherein the days of Phurim, that is, of lots, must not be observed by the Jews, and by their posterity, which is bound to these ceremonies.

9:29 Scripseruntque Esther regina filia Abihail, et Mardochæus Judæus, etiam secundam epistolam, ut omni studio dies ista solemnis sanciretur in posterum :

9:29 And Esther the queen, the daughter of Abihail, and Mardochai the Jew, wrote also a second epistle, that with all diligence this day should be established a festival for the time to come.

9:30 et miserunt ad omnes Judæos qui in centum viginti septem provinciis regis Assueri versabantur, ut haberent pacem, et susciperent veritatem,

9:30 And they sent to all the Jews that were in the hundred and twenty-seven provinces of king Assuerus, that they should have peace, and receive truth,

9:31 observantes dies sortium, et suo tempore cum gaudio celebrarent : sicut constituerant Mardochæus et Esther, et illi observanda susceperunt a se, et a semine suo, jejunia, et clamores, et sortium dies,

9:31 And observe the days of lots, and celebrate them with joy in their proper time: as Mardochai and Esther had appointed, and they undertook them to be observed by themselves and by their seed, fasts, and cries, and the days of lots,

9:32 et omnia quæ libri hujus, qui vocatur Esther, historia continentur.

9:32 And all things which are contained in the history of this book, which is called Esther.

Chapter 10

10:1 Rex vero Assuerus omnem terram et cunctas maris insulas fecit tributarias :

10:1 And king Assuerus made all the land, and all the islands of the sea tributary.

10:2 cujus fortitudo et imperium, et dignitas atque sublimitas, qua exaltavit Mardochæum, scripta sunt in libris Medorum, atque Persarum :

10:2 And his strength and his empire, and the dignity and greatness wherewith he exalted Mardochai, are written in the books of the Medes, and of the Persians:

10:3 et quomodo Mardochæus judaici generis secundus a rege Assuero fuerit, et magnus apud Judæos, et acceptabilis plebi fratrum suorum, quærens bona populo suo, et loquens ea quæ ad pacem seminis sui pertinerent.

10:3 And how Mardochai of the race of the Jews, was next after king Assuerus: and great among the Jews, and acceptable to the people of his brethren, seeking the good of his people, and speaking those things which were for the welfare of his seed.

10:4 Dixitque Mardochæus : A Deo facta sunt ista.

10:4 Then Mardochai said: God hath done these things.

10:5 Recordatus sum somnii quod videram, hæc eadem significantis : nec eorum quidquam irritum fuit.

10:5 I remember a dream that I saw, which signified these same things: and nothing thereof hath failed.

10:6 Parvus fons, qui crevit in fluvium, et in lucem solemque conversus est, et in aquas plurimas redundavit : Esther est quam rex accepit uxorem, et voluit esse reginam.

10:6 The little fountain which grew into a river, and was turned into a light, and into the sun, and abounded into many waters, is Esther, whom the king married, and made queen.

10:7 Duo autem dracones : ego sum, et Aman.

10:7 But the two dragons are I and Aman.

10:8 Gentes, quæ convenerant : hi sunt, qui conati sunt delere nomen Judæorum.

10:8 The nations that were assembled are they that endeavoured to destroy the name of the Jews.

10:9 Gens autem mea Israël est, quæ clamavit ad Dominum, et salvum fecit Dominus populum suum : liberavitque nos ab omnibus malis, et fecit signa magna atque portenta inter gentes :

10:9 And my nation is Israel, who cried to the Lord, and the Lord saved his people: and he delivered us from all evils, and hath wrought great signs and wonders among the nations:

10:10 et duas sortes esse præcepit, unam populi Dei, et alteram cunctarum gentium.

10:10 And he commanded that there should be two lots, one of the people of God, and the other of all the nations.

10:11 Venitque utraque sors in statutum ex illo jam tempore diem coram Deo universis gentibus :

10:11 And both lots came to the day appointed already from that time before God to all nations:

10:12 et recordatus est Dominus populi sui, ac misertus est hæreditatis suæ.

10:12 And the Lord remembered his people, and had mercy on his inheritance.

10:13 Et observabuntur dies isti in mense Adar quartadecima et quintadecima die ejusdem mensis, cum omni studio et gaudio, in unum cœtum populi congregati, in cunctas deinceps generationes populi Israël.

10:13 And these days shall be observed in the month of Adar on the fourteenth, and fifteenth day of the same month, with all diligence, and joy of the people gathered into one assembly, throughout all the generations hereafter of the people of Israel.

Chapter 11

11:1 Anno quarto regnantibus Ptolemæo et Cleopatra, attulerunt Dosithæus, qui se sacerdotem et Levitici generis ferebat, et Ptolemæus filius ejus, hanc epistolam phurim, quam dixerunt interpretatum esse Lysimachum Ptolemæi filium in Jerusalem.

11:1 In the fourth year of the reign of Ptolemy and Cleopatra, Dositheus, who said he was a priest, and of the Levitical race, and Ptolemy his son brought this epistle of Phurim, which they said Lysimachus the son of Ptolemy had interpreted in Jerusalem.

11:2 Anno secundo, regnante Artaxerxe maximo, prima die mensis Nisan, vidit somnium Mardochæus filius Jairi, filii Semei, filii Cis, de tribu Benjamin :

11:2 In the second year of the reign of Artaxerxes the great, in the first day of the month Nisan, Mardochai the son of Jair, the son of Semei, the son of Cis, of the tribe of Benjamin:

11:3 homo Judæus, qui habitabat in urbe Susis, vir magnus, et inter primos aulæ regiæ.

11:3 A Jew who dwelt in the city of Susan, a great man and among the first of the king's court, had a dream.

11:4 Erat autem de eo numero captivorum, quos transtulerat Nabuchodonosor rex Babylonis de Jerusalem cum Jechonia rege Juda.

11:4 Now he was of the number of the captives, whom Nabuchodonosor king of Babylon had carried away from Jerusalem with Jechonias king of Juda:

11:5 Et hoc ejus somnium fuit : apparuerunt voces, et tumultus, et tonitrua, et terræmotus, et conturbatio super terram :

11:5 And this was his dream: Behold there were voices, and tumults, and thunders, and earthquakes, and a disturbance upon the earth.

11:6 et ecce duo dracones magni, paratique contra se in prælium.

11:6 And behold two great dragons came forth ready to fight one against another.

11:7 Ad quorum clamorem cunctæ concitatæ sunt nationes, ut pugnarent contra gentem justorum.

11:7 And at their cry all nations were stirred up to fight against the nation of the just.

11:8 Fuitque dies illa tenebrarum et discriminis, tribulationis et angustiæ, et ingens formido super terram.

11:8 And that was a day of darkness and danger, of tribulation and distress, and great fear upon the earth.

11:9 Conturbataque est gens justorum timentium mala sua, et præparata ad mortem.

11:9 And the nation of the just was troubled fearing their own evils, and was prepared for death.

11:10 Clamaveruntque ad Deum : et illis vociferantibus, fons parvus creavit in fluvium maximum, et in aquas plurimas redundavit.

11:10 And they cried to God: and as they were crying, a little fountain grew into a very great river, and abounded into many waters.

11:11 Lux et sol ortus est, et humiles exaltati sunt, et devoraverunt inclytos.

11:11 The light and the sun rose up, and the humble were exalted, and they devoured the glorious.

11:12 Quod cum vidisset Mardochæus, et surrexisset de strato, cogitabat quid Deus facere vellet : et fixum habebat in animo, scire cupiens quid significaret somnium.

11:12 And when Mardochai had seen this, and arose out of his bed, he was thinking what God would do: and he kept it fixed in his mind, desirous to know what the dream should signify.

Chapter 12

12:1 Morabatur autem eo tempore in aula regis cum Bagatha et Thara eunuchis regis, qui janitores erant palatii.

12:1 And he abode at that time in the king's court with Bagatha and Thara the king's eunuchs, who were porters of the palace.

12:2 Cumque intellexisset cogitationes eorum, et curas diligentius pervidisset, didicit quod conarentur in regem Artaxerxem manus mittere, et nuntiavit super eo regi.

12:2 And when he understood their designs, and had diligently searched into their projects, he learned that they went about to lay violent hands on king Artaxerxes, and he told the king thereof.

12:3 Qui de utroque, habita quæstione, confessos jussit duci ad mortem.

12:3 Then the king had them both examined, and after they had confessed, commanded them to be put to death.

12:4 Rex autem quod gestum erat, scripsit in commentariis : sed et Mardochæus rei memoriam litteris tradidit.

12:4 But the king made a record of what was done: and Mardochai also committed the memory of the thing to writing.

12:5 Præcepitque ei rex, ut in aula palatii moraretur, datis ei pro delatione muneribus.

12:5 And the king commanded him, to abide in the court of the palace, and gave him presents for the information.

12:6 Aman vero filius Amadathi Bugæus erat gloriosissimus coram rege, et voluit nocere Mardochæo et populo ejus pro duobus eunuchis regis qui fuerant interfecti. Et diripuerunt bona, vel substantias eorum. Epistolæ autem hoc exemplar fuit.

12:6 But Aman the son of Amadathi the Bugite was in great honour with the king, and sought to hurt Mardochai and his people, because of the two eunuchs of the king who were put to death.

Chapter 13

13:1 Rex maximus Artaxerxes ab India usque Æthiopiam, centum viginti septem provinciarum principibus et ducibus qui ejus imperio subjecti sunt, salutem.

13:1 And this was the copy of the letter: Artaxerxes the great king who reigneth from India to Ethiopia, to the princes and governors of the hundred and twenty-seven provinces, that are subject to his empire, greeting.

13:2 Cum plurimis gentibus imperarem, et universum orbem meæ ditioni subjugassem, volui nequaquam abuti potentiæ magnitudine, sed clementia et lenitate gubernare subjectos, ut absque ullo terrore vitam silentio transigentes, optata cunctis mortalibus pace fruerentur.

13:2 Whereas I reigned over many nations, and had brought all the world under my dominion, I was not willing to abuse the greatness of my power, but to govern my subjects with clemency and that they might live quietly without any terror, and might enjoy peace, which is desired by all men,

13:3 Quærente autem me a consiliariis meis quomodo posset hoc impleri, unus qui sapientia et fide ceteros præcellebat, et erat post regem secundus, Aman nomine,

13:3 But when I asked my counsellors how this might be accomplished, one that excelled the rest in wisdom and fidelity, and was second after the king, Aman by name,

13:4 indicavit mihi in toto orbe terrarum populum esse dispersum, qui novis uteretur legibus, et, contra omnium gentium consuetudinem faciens, regum jussa contemneret, et universarum concordiam nationum sua dissensione violaret.

13:4 Told me that there was a people scattered through the whole world, which used new laws, and acted against the customs of all nations, despised the commandments of kings, and violated by their opposition the concord of all nations.

13:5 Quod cum didicissemus, videntes unam gentem rebellem adversus omne hominum genus perversis uti legibus, nostrisque jussionibus contraire, et turbare subjectarum nobis provinciarum pacem atque concordiam,

13:5 Wherefore having learned this, and seeing one nation in opposition to all mankind using perverse laws, and going against our commandments, and disturbing the peace and concord of the provinces subject to us,

13:6 jussimus ut quoscumque Aman, qui omnibus provinciis præpositus est et secundus a rege, et quem patris loco colimus, monstraverit, cum conjugibus ac liberis deleantur ab inimicis suis, nullusque eorum misereatur, quartadecima die duodecimi mensis Adar anni præsentis :

13:6 We have commanded that all whom Aman shall mark out, who is chief over all the provinces, and second after the king, and whom we honour as a father, shall be utterly destroyed by their enemies, with their wives and children, and that none shall have pity on them, on the fourteenth day of the twelfth month Adar of this present year:

13:7 ut nefarii homines uno die ad inferos descendentes, reddant imperio nostro pacem, quam turbaverant. Pergensque Mardochæus, fecit omnia quæ ei mandaverat Esther.

13:7 That these wicked men going down to hell in one day, may restore to our empire the peace which they had disturbed.

13:8 Mardochæus autem deprecatus est Dominum, memor omnium operum ejus,

13:8 But Mardochai besought the Lord, remembering all his works,

13:9 et dixit : Domine, Domine rex omnipotens, in ditione enim tua cuncta sunt posita, et non est qui possit tuæ resistere voluntati, si decreveris salvare Israël.

13:9 And said: O Lord, Lord, almighty king, for all things are in thy power, and there is none that can resist thy will, if thou determine to save Israel.

13:10 Tu fecisti cælum et terram, et quidquid cæli ambitu continetur.

13:10 Thou hast made heaven and earth and all things that are under the cope of heaven.

13:11 Dominus omnium es, nec est qui resistat majestati tuæ.

13:11 Thou art Lord of all, and there is none that can resist thy majesty.

13:12 Cuncta nosti, et scis quia non pro superbia et contumelia, et aliqua gloriæ cupiditate, fecerim hoc, ut non adorarem Aman superbissimum

13:12 Thou knowest all things, and thou knowest that it was not out of pride and or any desire of glory, that I refused to worship the proud Aman,

13:13 (libenter enim pro salute Israël etiam vestigia pedum ejus deosculari paratus essem),

13:13 (For I would willingly and readily for the salvation of Israel have kissed even the steps of his feet,)

13:14 sed timui ne honorem Dei mei transferrem ad hominem, et ne quemquam adorarem, excepto Deo meo.

13:14 But I feared lest I should transfer the honour of my God to a man, and lest I should adore any one except my God.

13:15 Et nunc, Domine rex, Deus Abraham, miserere populi tui, quia volunt nos inimici nostri perdere, et hæreditatem tuam delere.

13:15 And now, O Lord, O king, O God of Abraham, have mercy on thy people, because our enemies resolve to destroy us, and extinguish thy inheritance.

13:16 Ne despicias partem tuam, quam redemisti tibi de Ægypto.

13:16 Despise not thy portion, which thou hast redeemed for thyself out of Egypt.

13:17 Exaudi deprecationem meam, et propitius esto sorti et funiculo tuo, et converte luctum nostrum in gaudium, ut viventes laudemus nomen tuum, Domine : et ne claudas ora te canentium.

13:17 Hear my supplication, and be merciful to thy lot and inheritance, and turn our mourning into joy, that we may live and praise thy name, O Lord, and shut not the mouths of them that sing to thee.

13:18 Omnis quoque Israël pari mente et obsecratione clamavit ad Dominum, eo quod eis certa mors impenderet.

13:18 And all Israel with like mind and supplication cried to the Lord, because they saw certain death hanging over their heads.

Chapter 14

14:1 Esther quoque regina confugit ad Dominum, pavens periculum quod imminebat.

14:1 Queen Esther also, fearing the danger that was at hand, had recourse to the Lord.

14:2 Cumque deposuisset vestes regias, fletibus et luctui apta indumenta suscepit, et pro unguentis variis, cinere et stercore implevit caput, et corpus suum humiliavit jejuniis : omniaque loca, in quibus antea lætari consueverat, crinium laceratione complevit.

14:2 And when she had laid away her royal apparel, she put on garments suitable for weeping and mourning: instead of divers precious ointments, she covered her head with ashes and dung, and she humbled her body with fasts: and all the places in which before she was accustomed to rejoice, she filled with her torn hair.

14:3 Et deprecabatur Dominum Deum Israël, dicens : Domine mi, qui rex noster es solus, adjuva me solitariam, et cujus præter te nullus est auxiliator alius.

14:3 And she prayed to the Lord the God of Israel, saying: O my Lord, who alone art our king, help me a desolate woman, and who have no other helper but thee.

14:4 Periculum meum in manibus meis est.

14:4 My danger is in my hands.

14:5 Audivi a patre meo quod tu, Domine, tulisses Israël de cunctis gentibus, et patres nostros ex omnibus retro majoribus suis, ut possideres hæreditatem sempiternam, fecistique eis sicut locutus es.

14:5 I have heard of my father that thou, O Lord, didst take Israel from among all nations, and our fathers from all their predecessors, to possess them as an everlasting inheritance, and thou hast done to them as thou hast promised.

14:6 Peccavimus in conspectu tuo, et idcirco tradidisti nos in manus inimicorum nostrorum :

14:6 We have sinned in thy sight, and therefore thou hast delivered us into the hands of our enemies:

14:7 coluimus enim deos eorum. Justus es Domine :

14:7 For we have worshipped their gods. Thou art just, O Lord.

14:8 et nunc non eis sufficit, quod durissima nos opprimunt servitute, sed robur manuum suarum, idolorum potentiæ deputantes,

14:8 And now they are not content to oppress us with most hard bondage, but attributing the strength of their hands to the power of their idols,

14:9 volunt tua mutare promissa, et delere hæreditatem tuam, et claudere ora laudantium te, atque extinguere gloriam templi et altaris tui,

14:9 They design to change thy promises, and destroy thy inheritance, and shut the mouths of them that praise thee, and extinguish the glory of thy temple and altar,

14:10 ut aperiant ora gentium, et laudent idolorum fortitudinem, et prædicent carnalem regem in sempiternum.

14:10 That they may open the mouths of Gentiles, and praise the strength of idols, and magnify for ever a carnal king.

14:11 Ne tradas, Domine, sceptrum tuum his, qui non sunt, ne rideant ad ruinam nostram : sed converte consilium eorum super eos, et eum qui in nos cœpit sævire, disperde.

14:11 Give not, O Lord, thy sceptre to them that are not, lest they laugh at our ruin: but turn their counsel upon themselves, and destroy him that hath begun to rage against us.

14:12 Memento, Domine, et ostende te nobis in tempore tribulationis nostræ, et da mihi fiduciam, Domine rex deorum, et universæ potestatis :

14:12 Remember, O Lord, and shew thyself to us in the time of our tribulation, and give me boldness, O Lord, king of gods, and of all power:

14:13 tribue sermonem compositum in ore meo in conspectu leonis, et transfer cor illius in odium hostis nostri, ut et ipse pereat, et ceteri qui ei consentiunt.

14:13 Give me a well ordered speech in my mouth in the presence of the lion, and turn his heart to the hatred of our enemy, that both he himself may perish, and the rest that consent to him.

14:14 Nos autem libera manu tua, et adjuva me, nullum aliud auxilium habentem nisi te, Domine, qui habes omnium scientiam,

14:14 But deliver us by thy hand, and help me, who have no other helper, but thee, O Lord, who hast the knowledge of all things.

14:15 et nosti quia oderim gloriam iniquorum, et detester cubile incircumcisorum, et omnis alienigenæ.

14:15 And thou knowest that I hate the glory of the wicked, and abhor the bed of the uncircumcised, and of every stranger.

14:16 Tu scis necessitatem meam, quod abominer signum superbiæ et gloriæ meæ, quod est super caput meum in diebus ostentationis meæ, et detester illud quasi pannum menstruatæ, et non portem in diebus silentii mei,

14:16 Thou knowest my necessity, that I abominate the sign of my pride and glory, which is upon my head in the days of my public appearance, and detest it as a menstruous rag, and wear it not in the days of my silence,

14:17 et quod non comederim in mensa Aman, nec mihi placuerit convivium regis, et non biberim vinum libaminum :

14:17 And that I have not eaten at Aman's table, nor hath the king's banquet pleased me, and that I have not drunk the wine of the drink offerings:

14:18 et numquam lætata sit ancilla tua, ex quo huc translata sum usque in præsentem diem, nisi in te, Domine Deus Abraham.

14:18 And that thy handmaid hath never rejoiced, since I was brought hither unto this day but in thee, O Lord, the God of Abraham.

14:19 Deus fortis super omnes, exaudi vocem eorum qui nullam aliam spem habent, et libera nos de manu iniquorum, et erue me a timore meo.

14:19 O God, who art mighty above all, hear the voice of them, that have no other hope, and deliver us from the hand of the wicked, and deliver me from my fear.

Chapter 15

15:1 Et mandavit ei (haud dubium quin esset Mardochæus) ut ingrederetur ad regem, et rogaret pro populo suo et pro patria sua.

15:1 And he commanded her (no doubt but he was Mardochai) to go to the king, and petition for her people, and for her country.

15:2 Memorare, inquit, dierum humilitatis tuæ, quomodo nutrita sis in manu mea, quia Aman secundus a rege locutus est contra nos in mortem :

15:2 Remember, (said he,) the days of thy low estate, how thou wast brought up by my hand, because Aman the second after the king hath spoken against us unto death.

15:3 et tu invoca Dominum, et loquere regi pro nobis, et libera nos de morte.

15:3 And do thou call upon the Lord, and speak to the king for us, and deliver us from death.

15:4 Die autem tertio deposuit vestimenta ornatus sui, et circumdata est gloria sua.

15:4 And on the third day she laid away the garments she wore, and put on her glorious apparel.

15:5 Cumque regio fulgeret habitu, et invocasset omnium rectorem et salvatorem Deum, assumpsit duas famulas,

15:5 And glittering in royal robes, after she had called upon God the ruler and Saviour of all, she took two maids with her,

15:6 et super unam quidem innitebatur, quasi præ deliciis et nimia teneritudine corpus suum ferre non sustinens :

15:6 And upon one of them she leaned, as if for delicateness and overmuch tenderness she were not able to bear up her own body.

15:7 altera autem famularum sequebatur dominam, defluentia in humum indumenta sustentans.

15:7 And the other maid followed her lady, bearing up her train flowing on the ground.

15:8 Ipsa autem roseo colore vultum perfusa, et gratis ac nitentibus oculis, tristem celabat animum, et nimio timore contractum.

15:8 But she with a rosy colour in her face, and with gracious and bright eyes hid a mind full of anguish, and exceeding great fear.

15:9 Ingressa igitur cuncta per ordinem ostia, stetit contra regem, ubi ille residebat super solium regni sui, indutus vestibus regiis, auroque fulgens, et pretiosis lapidibus : eratque terribilis aspectu.

15:9 So going in she passed through all doors in order, and stood before the king, where he sat upon his royal throne, clothed with his royal robes, and glittering with gold, and precious stones, and he was terrible to behold.

15:10 Cumque elevasset faciem, et ardentibus oculis furorem pectoris indicasset, regina corruit, et in pallorem colore mutato, lassum super ancillulam reclinavit caput.

15:10 And when he had lifted up his countenance, and with burning eyes had shewn the wrath of his heart, the queen sunk down, and her colour turned pale, and she rested her weary head upon her handmaid.

15:11 Convertitque Deus spiritum regis in mansuetudinem, et festinus ac metuens exilivit de solio, et sustentans eam ulnis suis donec rediret ad se, his verbis blandiebatur :

15:11 And God changed the king's spirit into mildness, and all in haste and in fear he leaped from his throne, and holding her up in his arms, till she came to herself, caressed her with these words:

15:12 Quid habes, Esther ? ego sum frater tuus : noli metuere.

15:12 What is the matter, Esther? I am thy brother, fear not.

15:13 Non morieris : non enim pro te, sed pro omnibus hæc lex constituta est.

15:13 Thou shalt not die: for this law is not made for thee, but for all others.

15:14 Accede igitur, et tange sceptrum.

15:14 Come near then, and touch the sceptre.

15:15 Cumque illa reticeret, tulit auream virgam, et posuit super collum ejus, et osculatus est eam, et ait : Cur mihi non loqueris ?

15:15 And as she held her peace, he took the golden sceptre, and laid it upon her neck, and kissed her, and said: Why dost thou not speak to me?

15:16 Quæ respondit : Vidi te, domine, quasi angelum Dei, et conturbatum est cor meum præ timore gloriæ tuæ.

15:16 She answered: I saw thee, my lord, as an angel of God, and my heart was troubled for fear of thy majesty.

15:17 Valde enim mirabilis es, domine, et facies tua plena est gratiarum.

15:17 For thou, my lord, art very admirable, and thy face is full of graces.

15:18 Cumque loqueretur, rursus corruit, et pene exanimata est.

15:18 And while she was speaking, she fell down again, and was almost in a swoon.

15:19 Rex autem turbabatur, et omnes ministri ejus consolabantur eam.

15:19 But the king was troubled, and all his servants comforted her.

Chapter 16

16:1 Rex magnus Artaxerxes ab India usque Æthiopiam, centum viginti septem provinciarum ducibus ac principibus qui nostræ jussioni obediunt, salutem dicit.

16:1 The great king Artaxerxes, from India to Ethiopia, to the governors and princes of a hundred and twenty-seven provinces, which obey our command, sendeth greeting.

16:2 Multi bonitate principum et honore, qui in eos collatus est, abusi sunt in superbiam :

16:2 Many have abused unto pride the goodness of princes, and the honour that hath been bestowed upon them:

16:3 et non solum subjectos regibus nituntur opprimere, sed datam sibi gloriam non ferentes, in ipsos qui dederunt, moliuntur insidias.

16:3 And not only endeavour to oppress the king's subjects, but not bearing the glory that is given them, take in hand, to practise also against them that gave it.

16:4 Nec contenti sunt gratias non agere beneficiis, et humanitatis in se jura violare, sed Dei quoque cuncta cernentis arbitrantur se posse fugere sententiam.

16:4 Neither are they content not to return thanks for benefits received, and to violate in themselves the laws of humanity, but they think they can also escape the justice of God who seeth all things.

16:5 Et in tantum vesaniæ proruperunt, ut eos qui credita sibi officia diligenter observant, et ita cuncta agunt ut omnium laude digni sint, mendaciorum cuniculis conentur subvertere,

16:5 And they break out into so great madness, as to endeavour to undermine by lies such as observe diligently the offices committed to them, and do all things in such manner as to be worthy of all men's praise,

16:6 dum aures principum simplices, et ex sua natura alios æstimantes, callida fraude decipiunt.

16:6 While with crafty fraud they deceive the ears of princes that are well meaning, and judge of others by their own nature.

16:7 Quæ res et ex veteribus probatur historiis, et ex his quæ geruntur quotidie, quomodo malis quorumdam suggestionibus regum studia depraventur.

16:7 Now this is proved both from ancient histories, and by the things which are done daily, how the good designs of kings are depraved by the evil suggestions of certain men.

16:8 Unde providendum est paci omnium provinciarum.

16:8 Wherefore we must provide for the peace of all provinces.

16:9 Nec putare debetis, si diversa jubeamus, ex animi nostri venire levitate, sed pro qualitate et necessitate temporum, ut reipublicæ poscit utilitas, ferre sententiam.

16:9 Neither must you think, if we command different things, that it cometh of the levity of our mind, but that we give sentence according to the quality and necessity of times, as the profit of the commonwealth requireth.

16:10 Et ut manifestius quod dicimus intelligatis, Aman filius Amadathi, et animo et gente Macedo, alienusque a Persarum sanguine, et pietatem nostram sua crudelitate commaculans, peregrinus a nobis susceptus est :

16:10 Now that you may more plainly understand what we say, Aman the son of Amadathi, a Macedonian both in mind and country, and having nothing of the Persian blood, but with his cruelty staining our goodness, was received being a stranger by us:

16:11 et tantam in se expertus humanitatem, ut pater noster vocaretur, et adoraretur ab omnibus post regem secundus :

16:11 And found our humanity so great towards him, that he was called our father, and was worshipped by all as the next man after the king:

16:12 qui in tantum arrogantiæ tumorem sublatus est, ut regno privare nos niteretur et spiritu.

16:12 But he was so far puffed up with arrogancy, as to go about to deprive us of our kingdom and life.

16:13 Nam Mardochæum, cujus fide et beneficiis vivimus, et consortem regni nostri Esther cum omni gente sua, novis quibusdam atque inauditis machinis expetivit in mortem :

16:13 For with certain new and unheard of devices he hath sought the destruction of Mardochai, by whose fidelity and good services our life was saved, and of Esther the partner of our kingdom with all their nation:

16:14 hoc cogitans ut illis interfectis, insidiaretur nostræ solitudini, et regnum Persarum transferret in Macedonas.

16:14 Thinking that after they were slain, he might work treason against us left alone without friends, and might transfer the kingdom of the Persians to the Macedonians.

16:15 Nos autem a pessimo mortalium Judæos neci destinatos, in nulla penitus culpa reperimus, sed e contrario justis utentes legibus,

16:15 But we have found that the Jews, who were by that most wicked man appointed to be slain, are in no fault at all, but contrariwise, use just laws,

16:16 et filios altissimi et maximi semperque viventis Dei, cujus beneficio et patribus nostris et nobis regnum est traditum, et usque hodie custoditur.

16:16 And are the children of the highest and the greatest, and the ever living God, by whose benefit the kingdom was given both to our fathers and to us, and is kept unto this day.

16:17 Unde eas litteras, quas sub nomine nostro ille direxerat, sciatis esse irritas.

16:17 Wherefore know ye that those letters which he sent in our name, are void and of no effect.

16:18 Pro quo scelere ante portas hujus urbis, id est, Susan, et ipse qui machinatus est, et omnis cognatio ejus pendet in patibulis : non nobis, sed Deo reddente ei quod meruit.

16:18 For which crime both he himself that devised it, and all his kindred hang on gibbets, before the gates of this city Susan: not we, but God repaying him as he deserved.

16:19 Hoc autem edictum, quod nunc mittimus, in cunctis urbibus proponatur, ut liceat Judæis uti legibus suis.

16:19 But this edict, which we now send, shall be published in all cities, that the Jews may freely follow their own laws.

16:20 Quibus debetis esse adminiculo, ut eos qui se ad necem eorum paraverant, possint interficere tertiadecima die mensis duodecimi, qui vocatur Adar.

16:20 And you shall aid them that they may kill those who had prepared themselves to kill them, on the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which is called Adar.

16:21 Hanc enim diem, Deus omnipotens, mœroris et luctus, eis vertit in gaudium.

16:21 For the almighty God hath turned this day of sadness and mourning into joy to them.

16:22 Unde et vos inter ceteros festos dies, hanc habetote diem, et celebrate eam cum omni lætitia, ut et in posterum cognoscatur,

16:22 Wherefore you shall also count this day among other festival days, and celebrate it with all joy, that it may be known also in times to come,

16:23 omnes qui fideliter Persis obediunt, dignam pro fide recipere mercedem ; qui autem insidiantur regno eorum, perire pro scelere.

16:23 That all they who faithfully obey the Persians, receive a worthy reward for their fidelity: but they that are traitors to their kingdom, are destroyed for their wickedness.

16:24 Omnis autem provincia et civitas quæ noluerit solemnitatis hujus esse particeps, gladio et igne pereat, et sic deleatur, ut non solum hominibus, sed etiam bestiis invia sit in sempiternum, pro exemplo contemptus et inobedientiæ.

16:24 And let every province and city, that will not be partaker of this solemnity, perish by the sword and by fire, and be destroyed in such manner as to be made unpassable, both to men and beasts, for an example of contempt, and disobedience.

Job

Chapter 1

1:1 Vir erat in terra Hus, nomine Job : et erat vir ille simplex, et rectus, ac timens Deum, et recedens a malo.

1:1 There was a man in the land of Hus, whose name was Job, and that man was simple and upright, and fearing God, and avoiding evil.

1:2 Natique sunt ei septem filii, et tres filiæ.

1:2 And there were born to him seven sons and three daughters.

1:3 Et fuit possessio ejus septem millia ovium, et tria millia camelorum, quingenta quoque juga boum, et quingentæ asinæ, ac familia multa nimis : eratque vir ille magnus inter omnes orientales.

1:3 And his possession was seven thousand sheep, and three thousand camels, and five hundred yoke of oxen, and five hundred she asses, and a family exceedingly great: and this man was great among all the people of the east.

1:4 Et ibant filii ejus, et faciebant convivium per domos, unusquisque in die suo. Et mittentes vocabant tres sorores suas, ut comederent et biberent cum eis.

1:4 And his sons went, and made a feast by houses, every one in his day. And sending, they called their three sisters, to eat and drink with them.

1:5 Cumque in orbem transissent dies convivii, mittebat ad eos Job, et sanctificabat illos : consurgensque diluculo, offerebat holocausta pro singulis. Dicebat enim : Ne forte peccaverint filii mei, et benedixerint Deo in cordibus suis. Sic faciebat Job cunctis diebus.

1:5 And when the days of their feasting were gone about, Job sent to them, and sanctified them: and rising up early, offered holocausts for every one of them. For he said: Lest perhaps my sons have sinned, and have blessed God in their hearts. So did Job all days.

1:6 Quadam autem die, cum venissent filii Dei ut assisterent coram Domino, affuit inter eos etiam Satan.

1:6 Now on a certain day, when the sons of God came to stand before the Lord, Satan also was present among them.

1:7 Cui dixit Dominus : Unde venis ? Qui respondens, ait : Circuivi terram, et perambulavi eam.

1:7 And the Lord said to him: Whence comest thou? And he answered and said: I have gone round about the earth, and walked through it.

1:8 Dixitque Dominus ad eum : Numquid considerasti servum meum Job, quod non sit ei similis in terra, homo simplex et rectus, ac timens Deum, et recedens a malo ?

1:8 And the Lord said to him: Hast thou considered my servant, Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a simple and upright man, and fearing God, and avoiding evil?

1:9 Cui respondens Satan, ait : Numquid Job frustra timet Deum ?

1:9 And Satan answering, said: Doth Job fear God in vain?

1:10 nonne tu vallasti eum, ac domum ejus, universamque substantiam per circuitum ; operibus manuum ejus benedixisti, et possessio ejus crevit in terra ?

1:10 Hast thou not made a fence for him, and his house, and all his substance round about, blessed the works of his hands, and his possession hath increased on the earth?

1:11 sed extende paululum manum tuam et tange cuncta quæ possidet, nisi in faciem benedixerit tibi.

1:11 But stretch forth thy hand a little, and touch all that he hath, and see if he bless thee not to thy face.

1:12 Dixit ergo Dominus ad Satan : Ecce universa quæ habet in manu tua sunt : tantum in eum ne extendas manum tuam. Egressusque est Satan a facie Domini.

1:12 Then the Lord said to Satan: Behold, all that he hath is in thy hand: only put not forth thy hand upon his person. And Satan went forth from the presence of the Lord.

1:13 Cum autem quadam die filii et filiæ ejus comederent et biberent vinum in domo fratris sui primogeniti,

1:13 Now upon a certain day, when his sons and daughters were eating and drinking wine, in the house of their eldest brother,

1:14 nuntius venit ad Job, qui diceret : Boves arabant, et asinæ pascebantur juxta eos :

1:14 There came a messenger to Job, and said: The oxen were ploughing, and the asses feeding beside them,

1:15 et irruerunt Sabæi, tuleruntque omnia, et pueros percusserunt gladio : et evasi ego solus, ut nuntiarem tibi.

1:15 And the Sabeans rushed in, and took all away, and slew the servants with the sword; and I alone have escaped to tell thee.

1:16 Cumque adhuc ille loqueretur, venit alter, et dixit : Ignis Dei cecidit e cælo, et tactas oves puerosque consumpsit : et effugi ego solus, ut nuntiarem tibi.

1:16 And while he was yet speaking, another came, and said: The fire of God fell from heaven, and striking the sheep and the servants, hath consumed them; and I alone have escaped to tell thee.

1:17 Sed et illo adhuc loquente, venit alius, et dixit : Chaldæi fecerunt tres turmas, et invaserunt camelos, et tulerunt eos, necnon et pueros percusserunt gladio : et ego fugi solus, ut nuntiarem tibi.

1:17 And while he also was yet speaking, there came another, and said: The Chaldeans made three troops, and have fallen upon the camels, and taken them; moreover, they have slain the servants with the sword: and I alone have escaped to tell thee.

1:18 Adhuc loquebatur ille, et ecce alius intravit, et dixit : Filiis tuis et filiabus vescentibus et bibentibus vinum in domo fratris sui primogeniti,

1:18 He was yet speaking, and behold another came in, and said: Thy sons and daughters were eating and drinking wine in the house of their eldest brother,

1:19 repente ventus vehemens irruit a regione deserti, et concussit quatuor angulos domus : quæ corruens oppressit liberos tuos, et mortui sunt : et effugi ego solus, ut nuntiarem tibi.

1:19 A violent wind came on a sudden from the side of the desert, and shook the four corners of the house, and it fell upon thy children, and they are dead: and I alone have escaped to tell thee.

1:20 Tunc surrexit Job, et scidit vestimenta sua : et tonso capite corruens in terram, adoravit,

1:20 Then Job rose up, and rent his garments, and having shaven his head, fell down upon the ground, and worshipped,

1:21 et dixit : Nudus egressus sum de utero matris meæ, et nudus revertar illuc. Dominus dedit, Dominus abstulit ; sicut Domino placuit, ita factum est. Sit nomen Domini benedictum.

1:21 And said: Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away: as it hath pleased the Lord, so is it done: blessed be the name of the Lord.

1:22 In omnibus his non peccavit Job labiis suis, neque stultum quid contra Deum locutus est.

1:22 In all these things Job sinned not by his lips, nor spoke he any foolish thing against God.

Chapter 2

2:1 Factum est autem, cum quadam die venissent filii Dei, et starent coram Domino, venisset quoque Satan inter eos, et staret in conspectu ejus,

2:1 And it came to pass, when on a certain day the sons of God came, and stood before the Lord, and Satan came amongst them, and stood in his sight,

2:2 ut diceret Dominus ad Satan : Unde venis ? Qui respondens ait : Circuivi terram, et perambulavi eam.

2:2 That the Lord said to Satan: Whence comest thou? And he answered, and said: I have gone round about the earth, and walked through it.

2:3 Et dixit Dominus ad Satan : Numquid considerasti servum meum Job, quod non sit ei similis in terra, vir simplex et rectus, ac timens Deum, et recedens a malo, et adhuc retinens innocentiam ? tu autem commovisti me adversus eum, ut affligerem eum frustra.

2:3 And the Lord said to Satan: Hast thou considered my servant, Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a man simple and upright, and fearing God, and avoiding evil, and still keeping his innocence? But thou hast moved me against him, that I should afflict him without cause.

2:4 Cui respondens Satan, ait : Pellem pro pelle, et cuncta quæ habet homo dabit pro anima sua ;

2:4 And Satan answered, and said: Skin for skin; and all that a man hath, he will give for his life:

2:5 alioquin mitte manum tuam, et tange os ejus et carnem, et tunc videbis quod in faciem benedicat tibi.

2:5 But put forth thy hand, and touch his bone and his flesh, and then thou shalt see that he will bless thee to thy face.

2:6 Dixit ergo Dominus ad Satan : Ecce in manu tua est : verumtamen animam illius serva.

2:6 And the Lord said to Satan: Behold, he is in thy hand, but yet save his life.

2:7 Egressus igitur Satan a facie Domini, percussit Job ulcere pessimo, a planta pedis usque ad verticem ejus ;

2:7 So Satan went forth from the presence of the Lord, and struck Job with a very grievous ulcer, from the sole of the foot even to the top of his head:

2:8 qui testa saniem radebat, sedens in sterquilinio.

2:8 And he took a potsherd and scraped the corrupt matter, sitting on a dunghill.

2:9 Dixit autem illi uxor sua : Adhuc tu permanes in simplicitate tua ? Benedic Deo, et morere.

2:9 And his wife said to him: Dost thou still continue in thy simplicity? bless God and die.

2:10 Qui ait ad illam : Quasi una de stultis mulieribus locuta es : si bona suscepimus de manu Dei, mala quare non suscipiamus ? In omnibus his non peccavit Job labiis suis.

2:10 And he said to her: Thou hast spoken like one of the foolish women: If we have received good things at the hand of God, why should we not receive evil? In all these things Job did not sin with his lips.

2:11 Igitur audientes tres amici Job omne malum quod accidisset ei, venerunt singuli de loco suo, Eliphaz Themanites, et Baldad Suhites, et Sophar Naamathites. Condixerant enim ut pariter venientes visitarent eum, et consolarentur.

2:11 Now when Job's three friends heard all the evil that had befallen him, they came every one from his own place, Eliphaz, the Themanite, and Baldad, the Suhite, and Sophar, the Naamathite. For they had made an appointment to come together and visit him, and comfort him.

2:12 Cumque elevassent procul oculos suos, non cognoverunt eum, et exclamantes ploraverunt, scissisque vestibus sparserunt pulverem super caput suum in cælum.

2:12 And when they had lifted up their eyes afar off, they knew him not, and crying out, they wept, and rending their garments, they sprinkled dust upon their heads toward heaven.

2:13 Et sederunt cum eo in terra septem diebus et septem noctibus : et nemo loquebatur ei verbum : videbant enim dolorem esse vehementem.

2:13 And they sat with him on the ground seven day and seven nights and no man spoke to him a word: for they saw that his grief was very great.

Chapter 3

3:1 Post hæc aperuit Job os suum, et maledixit diei suo,

3:1 After this, Job opened his mouth, and cursed his day,

3:2 et locutus est :

3:2 And he said:

3:3 Pereat dies in qua natus sum, et nox in qua dictum est : Conceptus est homo.

3:3 Let the day perish wherein I was born, and the night in which it was said: A man child is conceived.

3:4 Dies ille vertatur in tenebras : non requirat eum Deus desuper, et non illustretur lumine.

3:4 Let that day be turned into darkness, let not God regard it from above, and let not the light shine upon it.

3:5 Obscurent eum tenebræ et umbra mortis ; occupet eum caligo, et involvatur amaritudine.

3:5 Let darkness, and the shadow of death, cover it, let a mist overspread it, and let it be wrapped up in bitterness.

3:6 Noctem illam tenebrosus turbo possideat ; non computetur in diebus anni, nec numeretur in mensibus.

3:6 Let a darksome whirlwind seize upon that night, let it not be counted in the days of the year, nor numbered in the months.

3:7 Sit nox illa solitaria, nec laude digna.

3:7 Let that night be solitary, and not worthy of praise.

3:8 Maledicant ei qui maledicunt diei, qui parati sunt suscitare Leviathan.

3:8 Let them curse it who curse the day, who are ready to raise up a leviathan:

3:9 Obtenebrentur stellæ caligine ejus ; expectet lucem, et non videat, nec ortum surgentis auroræ.

3:9 Let the stars be darkened with the mist thereof: let it expect light, and not see it, nor the rising of the dawning of the day:

3:10 Quia non conclusit ostia ventris qui portavit me, nec abstulit mala ab oculis meis.

3:10 Because it shut not up the doors of the womb that bore me, nor took away evils from my eyes.

3:11 Quare non in vulva mortuus sum ? egressus ex utero non statim perii ?

3:11 Why did I not die in the womb? why did I not perish when I came out of the belly?

3:12 Quare exceptus genibus ? cur lactatus uberibus ?

3:12 Why received upon the knees? why suckled at the breasts?

3:13 Nunc enim dormiens silerem, et somno meo requiescerem

3:13 For now I should have been asleep and still, and should have rest in my sleep:

3:14 cum regibus et consulibus terræ, qui ædificant sibi solitudines ;

3:14 With kings and consuls of the earth, who build themselves solitudes:

3:15 aut cum principibus qui possident aurum, et replent domos suas argento ;

3:15 Or with princes, that possess gold, and fill their houses with silver:

3:16 aut sicut abortivum absconditum non subsisterem, vel qui concepti non viderunt lucem.

3:16 Or as a hidden untimely birth, I should not be; or as they that, being conceived, have not seen the light.

3:17 Ibi impii cessaverunt a tumultu, et ibi requieverunt fessi robore.

3:17 There the wicked cease from tumult, and there the wearied in strength are at rest.

3:18 Et quondam vincti pariter sine molestia, non audierunt vocem exactoris.

3:18 And they sometime bound together without disquiet, have not heard the voice of the oppressor.

3:19 Parvus et magnus ibi sunt, et servus liber a domino suo.

3:19 The small and great are there, and the servant is free from his master.

3:20 Quare misero data est lux, et vita his qui in amaritudine animæ sunt :

3:20 Why is light given to him that is in misery, and life to them that are in bitterness of soul?

3:21 qui expectant mortem, et non venit, quasi effodientes thesaurum ;

3:21 That look for death, and it cometh not, as they that dig for a treasure:

3:22 gaudentque vehementer cum invenerint sepulchrum ?

3:22 And they rejoice exceedingly when they have found the grave?

3:23 viro cujus abscondita est via et circumdedit eum Deus tenebris ?

3:23 To a man whose way is hidden, and God hath surrounded him with darkness?

3:24 Antequam comedam, suspiro ; et tamquam inundantes aquæ, sic rugitus meus :

3:24 Before I eat I sigh: and as overflowing waters, so is my roaring:

3:25 quia timor quem timebam evenit mihi, et quod verebar accidit.

3:25 For the fear which I feared, hath come upon me: and that which I was afraid of, hath befallen me.

3:26 Nonne dissimulavi ? nonne silui ? nonne quievi ? et venit super me indignatio.

3:26 Have I not dissembled? have I not kept silence? have I not been quiet? and indignation is come upon me.

Chapter 4

4:1 Respondens autem Eliphaz Themanites, dixit :

4:1 Then Eliphaz, the Themanite, answered, and said:

4:2 Si cœperimus loqui tibi, forsitan moleste accipies ; sed conceptum sermonem tenere quis poterit ?

4:2 If we begin to speak to thee, perhaps thou wilt take it ill; but who can withhold the words he hath conceived?

4:3 Ecce docuisti multos, et manus lassas roborasti ;

4:3 Behold thou hast taught many, and thou hast strengthened the weary hands:

4:4 vacillantes confirmaverunt sermones tui, et genua trementia confortasti.

4:4 Thy words have confirmed them that were staggering, and thou hast strengthened the trembling knees:

4:5 Nunc autem venit super te plaga, et defecisti ; tetigit te, et conturbatus es.

4:5 But now the scourge is come upon thee, and thou faintest: It hath touched thee, and thou art troubled.

4:6 Ubi est timor tuus, fortitudo tua, patientia tua, et perfectio viarum tuarum ?

4:6 Where is thy fear, thy fortitude, thy patience, and the perfection of thy ways?

4:7 Recordare, obsecro te, quis umquam innocens periit ? aut quando recti deleti sunt ?

4:7 Remember, I pray thee, who ever perished being innocent? or when were the just destroyed?

4:8 Quin potius vidi eos qui operantur iniquitatem, et seminant dolores, et metunt eos,

4:8 On the contrary, I have seen those who work iniquity, and sow sorrows, and reap them,

4:9 flante Deo perisse, et spiritu iræ ejus esse consumptos.

4:9 Perishing by the blast of God, and consumed by the spirit of his wrath.

4:10 Rugitus leonis, et vox leænæ, et dentes catulorum leonum contriti sunt.

4:10 The roaring of the lion, and the voice of the lioness, and the teeth of the whelps of lions, are broken:

4:11 Tigris periit, eo quod non haberet prædam, et catuli leonis dissipati sunt.

4:11 The tiger hath perished for want of prey, and the young lions are scattered abroad.

4:12 Porro ad me dictum est verbum absconditum, et quasi furtive suscepit auris mea venas susurri ejus.

4:12 Now there was a word spoken to me in private, and my ears by stealth, as it were, received the veins of its whisper.

4:13 In horrore visionis nocturnæ, quando solet sopor occupare homines,

4:13 In the horror of a vision by night, when deep sleep is wont to hold men,

4:14 pavor tenuit me, et tremor, et omnia ossa mea perterrita sunt ;

4:14 Fear seized upon me, and trembling, and all my bones were affrighted:

4:15 et cum spiritus, me præsente, transiret, inhorruerunt pili carnis meæ.

4:15 And when a spirit passed before me, the hair of my flesh stood up.

4:16 Stetit quidam, cujus non agnoscebam vultum, imago coram oculis meis, et vocem quasi auræ lenis audivi.

4:16 There stood one whose countenance I knew not, an image before my eyes, and I heard the voice, as it were, of a gentle wind.

4:17 Numquid homo, Dei comparatione, justificabitur ? aut factore suo purior erit vir ?

4:17 Shall man be justified in comparison of God, or shall a man be more pure than his maker?

4:18 Ecce qui serviunt ei, non sunt stabiles, et in angelis suis reperit pravitatem ;

4:18 Behold, they that serve him are not steadfast, and in his angels he found wickedness:

4:19 quanto magis hi qui habitant domos luteas, qui terrenum habent fundamentum, consumentur velut a tinea ?

4:19 How much more shall they that dwell in houses of clay, who have an earthly foundation, be consumed as with the moth?

4:20 De mane usque ad vesperam succidentur ; et quia nullus intelligit, in æternum peribunt.

4:20 From morning till evening they shall be cut down: and because no one understandeth, they shall perish for ever.

4:21 Qui autem reliqui fuerint, auferentur ex eis ; morientur, et non in sapientia.

4:21 And they that shall be left, shall be taken away from them: they shall die, and not in wisdom.

Chapter 5

5:1 Voca ergo, si est qui tibi respondeat, et ad aliquem sanctorum convertere.

5:1 Call now, if there be any that will answer thee, and turn to some of the saints.

5:2 Vere stultum interficit iracundia, et parvulum occidit invidia.

5:2 Anger indeed killeth the foolish, and envy slayeth the little one.

5:3 Ego vidi stultum firma radice, et maledixi pulchritudini ejus statim.

5:3 I have seen a fool with a strong root, and I cursed his beauty immediately.

5:4 Longe fient filii ejus a salute, et conterentur in porta, et non erit qui eruat.

5:4 His children shall be far from safety, and shall be destroyed in the gate, and there shall be none to deliver them.

5:5 Cujus messem famelicus comedet, et ipsum rapiet armatus, et bibent sitientes divitias ejus.

5:5 Whose harvest the hungry shall eat, and the armed man shall take him by violence, and the thirsty shall drink up his riches.

5:6 Nihil in terra sine causa fit, et de humo non oritur dolor.

5:6 Nothing upon earth is done without a cause, and sorrow doth not spring out of the ground.

5:7 Homo nascitur ad laborem, et avis ad volatum.

5:7 Man is born to labour, and the bird to fly.

5:8 Quam ob rem ego deprecabor Dominum, et ad Deum ponam eloquium meum :

5:8 Wherefore I will pray to the Lord, and address my speech to God:

5:9 qui facit magna et inscrutabilia, et mirabilia absque numero ;

5:9 Who doth great things, and unsearchable and wonderful things without number:

5:10 qui dat pluviam super faciem terræ, et irrigat aquis universa ;

5:10 Who giveth rain upon the face of the earth, and watereth all things with waters:

5:11 qui ponit humiles in sublime, et mœrentes erigit sospitate ;

5:11 Who setteth up the humble on high, and comforteth with health those that mourn.

5:12 qui dissipat cogitationes malignorum, ne possint implere manus eorum quod cœperant ;

5:12 Who bringeth to nought the designs of the malignant, so that their hands cannot accomplish what they had begun:

5:13 qui apprehendit sapientes in astutia eorum, et consilium pravorum dissipat.

5:13 Who catcheth the wise in their craftiness, and disappointeth the counsel of the wicked:

5:14 Per diem incurrent tenebras, et quasi in nocte, sic palpabunt in meridie.

5:14 They shall meet with darkness in the day, and grope at noonday as in the night.

5:15 Porro salvum faciet egenum a gladio oris eorum, et de manu violenti pauperem.

5:15 But he shall save the needy from the sword of their mouth, and the poor from the hand of the violent.

5:16 Et erit egeno spes ; iniquitas autem contrahet os suum.

5:16 And to the needy there shall be hope, but iniquity shall draw in her mouth.

5:17 Beatus homo qui corripitur a Deo : increpationem ergo Domini ne reprobes :

5:17 Blessed is the man whom God correcteth: refuse not, therefore, the chastising of the Lord.

5:18 quia ipse vulnerat, et medetur ; percutit, et manus ejus sanabunt.

5:18 For he woundeth, and cureth: he striketh, and his hands shall heal.

5:19 In sex tribulationibus liberabit te, et in septima non tanget te malum.

5:19 In six troubles he shall deliver thee, and in the seventh, evil shall not touch thee.

5:20 In fame eruet te de morte, et in bello de manu gladii.

5:20 In famine he shall deliver thee from death; and in battle, from the hand of the sword.

5:21 A flagello linguæ absconderis, et non timebis calamitatem cum venerit.

5:21 Thou shalt be hidden from the scourge of the tongue: and thou shalt not fear calamity when it cometh.

5:22 In vastitate et fame ridebis, et bestias terræ non formidabis.

5:22 In destruction and famine thou shalt laugh: and thou shalt not be afraid of the beasts of the earth.

5:23 Sed cum lapidibus regionum pactum tuum, et bestiæ terræ pacificæ erunt tibi.

5:23 But thou shalt have a covenant with the stones of the lands, and the beasts of the earth shall be at peace with thee.

5:24 Et scies quod pacem habeat tabernaculum tuum ; et visitans speciem tuam, non peccabis.

5:24 And thou shalt know that thy tabernacle is in peace, and visiting thy beauty, thou shalt not sin.

5:25 Scies quoque quoniam multiplex erit semen tuum, et progenies tua quasi herba terræ.

5:25 Thou shalt know also that thy seed shall be multiplied, and thy offspring like the grass of the earth.

5:26 Ingredieris in abundantia sepulchrum, sicut infertur acervus tritici in tempore suo.

5:26 Thou shalt enter into the grave in abundance, as a heap of wheat is brought in its season.

5:27 Ecce hoc, ut investigavimus, ita est : quod auditum, mente pertracta.

5:27 Behold, this is even so, as we have searched out: which thou having heard, consider it thoroughly in thy mind.

Chapter 6

6:1 Respondens autem Job, dixit :

6:1 But Job answered, and said:

6:2 Utinam appenderentur peccata mea quibus iram merui, et calamitas quam patior, in statera !

6:2 O that my sins, whereby I have deserved wrath, and the calamity that I suffer, were weighed in a balance.

6:3 Quasi arena maris hæc gravior appareret ; unde et verba mea dolore sunt plena :

6:3 As the sand of the sea, this would appear heavier: therefore, my words are full of sorrow:

6:4 quia sagittæ Domini in me sunt, quarum indignatio ebibit spiritum meum ; et terrores Domini militant contra me.

6:4 For the arrows of the Lord are in me, the rage whereof drinketh up my spirit, and the terrors of the Lord war against me.

6:5 Numquid rugiet onager cum habuerit herbam ? aut mugiet bos cum ante præsepe plenum steterit ?

6:5 Will the wild ass bray when he hath grass? or will the ox low when he standeth before a full manger?

6:6 aut poterit comedi insulsum, quod non est sale conditum ? aut potest aliquis gustare quod gustatum affert mortem ?

6:6 Or can an unsavoury thing be eaten, that is not seasoned with salt? or can a man taste that which, when tasted, bringeth death?

6:7 Quæ prius nolebat tangere anima mea, nunc, præ angustia, cibi mei sunt.

6:7 The things which before my soul would not touch, now, through anguish, are my meats.

6:8 Quis det ut veniat petitio mea, et quod expecto tribuat mihi Deus ?

6:8 Who will grant that my request may come: and that God may give me what I look for?

6:9 et qui cœpit, ipse me conterat ; solvat manum suam, et succidat me ?

6:9 And that he that hath begun may destroy me, that he may let loose his hand, and cut me off?

6:10 Et hæc mihi sit consolatio, ut affligens me dolore, non parcat, nec contradicam sermonibus Sancti.

6:10 And that this may be my comfort, that afflicting me with sorrow, he spare not, nor I contradict the words of the Holy one.

6:11 Quæ est enim fortitudo mea, ut sustineam ? aut quis finis meus, ut patienter agam ?

6:11 For what is my strength, that I can hold out? or what is my end, that I should keep patience?

6:12 Nec fortitudo lapidum fortitudo mea, nec caro mea ænea est.

6:12 My strength is not the strength of stones, nor is my flesh of brass.

6:13 Ecce non est auxilium mihi in me, et necessarii quoque mei recesserunt a me.

6:13 Behold there is no help for me in myself, and my familiar friends also are departed from me.

6:14 Qui tollit ab amico suo misericordiam, timorem Domini derelinquit.

6:14 He that taketh away mercy from his friend, forsaketh the fear of the Lord.

6:15 Fratres mei præterierunt me, sicut torrens qui raptim transit in convallibus.

6:15 My brethren have passed by me, as the torrent that passeth swiftly in the valleys.

6:16 Qui timent pruinam, irruet super eos nix.

6:16 They that fear the hoary frost, the snow shall fall upon them.

6:17 Tempore quo fuerint dissipati, peribunt ; et ut incaluerit, solventur de loco suo.

6:17 At the time when they shall be scattered they shall perish: and after it groweth hot, they shall be melted out of their place.

6:18 Involutæ sunt semitæ gressuum eorum ; ambulabunt in vacuum, et peribunt.

6:18 The paths of their steps are entangled: they shall walk in vain, and shall perish.

6:19 Considerate semitas Thema, itinera Saba, et expectate paulisper.

6:19 Consider the paths of Thema, the ways of Saba, and wait a little while.

6:20 Confusi sunt, quia speravi : venerunt quoque usque ad me, et pudore cooperti sunt.

6:20 They are confounded, because I have hoped: they are come also even unto me, and are covered with shame.

6:21 Nunc venistis ; et modo videntes plagam meam, timetis.

6:21 Now you are come: and now, seeing my affliction, you are afraid.

6:22 Numquid dixi : Afferte mihi, et de substantia vestra donate mihi ?

6:22 Did I say: Bring to me, and give me of your substance?

6:23 vel : Liberate me de manu hostis, et de manu robustorum eruite me ?

6:23 Or deliver me from the hand of the enemy, and rescue me out of the hand of the mighty?

6:24 Docete me, et ego tacebo : et si quid forte ignoravi, instruite me.

6:24 Teach me, and I will hold my peace: and if I have been ignorant of any thing, instruct me.

6:25 Quare detraxistis sermonibus veritatis, cum e vobis nullus sit qui possit arguere me ?

6:25 Why have you detracted the words of truth, whereas there is none of you that can reprove me?

6:26 Ad increpandum tantum eloquia concinnatis, et in ventum verba profertis.

6:26 You dress up speeches only to rebuke, and you utter words to the wind.

6:27 Super pupillum irruitis, et subvertere nitimini amicum vestrum.

6:27 You rush in upon the fatherless, and you endeavour to overthrow your friend.

6:28 Verumtamen quod cœpistis explete : præbete aurem, et videte an mentiar.

6:28 However, finish what you have begun: give ear and see whether I lie.

6:29 Respondete, obsecro, absque contentione ; et loquentes id quod justum est, judicate.

6:29 Answer, I beseech you, without contention: and speaking that which is just, judge ye.

6:30 Et non invenietis in lingua mea iniquitatem, nec in faucibus meis stultitia personabit.

6:30 And you shall not find iniquity in my tongue, neither shall folly sound in my mouth.

Chapter 7

7:1 Militia est vita hominis super terram, et sicut dies mercenarii dies ejus.

7:1 The life of man upon earth is a warfare, and his days are like the days of a hireling.

7:2 Sicut servus desiderat umbram, et sicut mercenarius præstolatur finem operis sui,

7:2 As a servant longeth for the shade, as the hireling looketh for the end of his work;

7:3 sic et ego habui menses vacuos, et noctes laboriosas enumeravi mihi.

7:3 So I also have had empty months, and have numbered to myself wearisome nights.

7:4 Si dormiero, dicam : Quando consurgam ? et rursum expectabo vesperam, et replebor doloribus usque ad tenebras.

7:4 If I lie down to sleep, I shall say: When shall I rise? and again, I shall look for the evening, and shall be filled with sorrows even till darkness.

7:5 Induta est caro mea putredine, et sordibus pulveris cutis mea aruit et contracta est.

7:5 My flesh is clothed with rottenness and the filth of dust; my skin is withered and drawn together.

7:6 Dies mei velocius transierunt quam a texente tela succiditur, et consumpti sunt absque ulla spe.

7:6 My days have passed more swiftly than the web is cut by the weaver, and are consumed without any hope.

7:7 Memento quia ventus est vita mea, et non revertetur oculus meus ut videat bona.

7:7 Remember that my life is but wind, and my eye shall not return to see good things.

7:8 Nec aspiciet me visus hominis ; oculi tui in me, et non subsistam.

7:8 Nor shall the sight of man behold me: thy eyes are upon me, and I shall be no more.

7:9 Sicut consumitur nubes, et pertransit, sic qui descenderit ad inferos, non ascendet.

7:9 As a cloud is consumed, and passeth away: so he that shall go down to hell shall not come up.

7:10 Nec revertetur ultra in domum suam, neque cognoscet eum amplius locus ejus.

7:10 Nor shall he return any more into his house, neither shall his place know him any more

7:11 Quapropter et ego non parcam ori meo : loquar in tribulatione spiritus mei ; confabulabor cum amaritudine animæ meæ.

7:11 Wherefore, I will not spare my mouth, I will speak in the affliction of my spirit: I will talk with the bitterness of my soul.

7:12 Numquid mare ego sum, aut cetus, quia circumdedisti me carcere ?

7:12 Am I a sea, or a whale, that thou hast enclosed me in a prison?

7:13 Si dixero : Consolabitur me lectulus meus, et relevabor loquens mecum in strato meo :

7:13 If I say: My bed shall comfort me, and I shall be relieved, speaking with myself on my couch:

7:14 terrebis me per somnia, et per visiones horrore concuties.

7:14 Thou wilt frighten me with dreams, and terrify me with visions.

7:15 Quam ob rem elegit suspendium anima mea, et mortem ossa mea.

7:15 So that my soul rather chooseth hanging, and my bones death.

7:16 Desperavi : nequaquam ultra jam vivam : parce mihi, nihil enim sunt dies mei.

7:16 I have done with hope, I shall now live no longer: spare me, for my days are nothing.

7:17 Quid est homo, quia magnificas eum ? aut quid apponis erga eum cor tuum ?

7:17 What is a man, that thou shouldst magnify him or why dost thou set thy heart upon him?

7:18 Visitas eum diluculo, et subito probas illum.

7:18 Thou visitest him early in the morning, and thou provest him suddenly.

7:19 Usquequo non parcis mihi, nec dimittis me ut glutiam salivam meam ?

7:19 How long wilt thou not spare me, nor suffer me to swallow down my spittle?

7:20 Peccavi ; quid faciam tibi, o custos hominum ? quare posuisti me contrarium tibi, et factus sum mihimetipsi gravis ?

7:20 I have sinned: what shall I do to thee, O keeper of men? why hast thou set me opposite to thee. and am I become burdensome to myself?

7:21 Cur non tollis peccatum meum, et quare non aufers iniquitatem meam ? ecce nunc in pulvere dormiam, et si mane me quæsieris, non subsistam.

7:21 Why dost thou not remove my sin, and why dost thou not take away my iniquity? Behold now I shall sleep in the dust: and if thou seek me in the morning, I shall not be.

Chapter 8

8:1 Respondens autem Baldad Suhites, dixit :

8:1 Then Baldad, the Suhite, answered, and said:

8:2 Usquequo loqueris talia, et spiritus multiplex sermones oris tui ?

8:2 How long wilt thou speak these things, and how long shall the words of thy mouth be like a strong wind?

8:3 Numquid Deus supplantat judicium ? aut Omnipotens subvertit quod justum est ?

8:3 Doth God pervert judgment, or doth the Almighty overthrow that which is just?

8:4 Etiam si filii tui peccaverunt ei, et dimisit eos in manu iniquitatis suæ :

8:4 Although thy children have sinned against him, and he hath left them in the hand of their iniquity:

8:5 tu tamen si diluculo consurrexeris ad Deum, et Omnipotentem fueris deprecatus ;

8:5 Yet if thou wilt arise early to God, and wilt beseech the Almighty:

8:6 si mundus et rectus incesseris : statim evigilabit ad te, et pacatum reddet habitaculum justitiæ tuæ,

8:6 If thou wilt walk clean and upright, he will presently awake unto thee, and will make the dwelling of thy justice peaceable:

8:7 in tantum ut si priora tua fuerint parva, et novissima tua multiplicentur nimis.

8:7 In so much, that if thy former things were small thy latter things would be multiplied exceedingly.

8:8 Interroga enim generationem pristinam, et diligenter investiga patrum memoriam

8:8 For inquire of the former generation, and search diligently into the memory of the fathers:

8:9 (hesterni quippe sumus, et ignoramus, quoniam sicut umbra dies nostri sunt super terram),

8:9 (For we are but of yesterday, and are ignorant that our days upon earth are but a shadow)

8:10 et ipsi docebunt te, loquentur tibi, et de corde suo proferent eloquia.

8:10 And they shall teach thee: they shall speak to thee, and utter words out of their hearts.

8:11 Numquid vivere potest scirpus absque humore ? aut crescere carectum sine aqua ?

8:11 Can the rush be green without moisture? or sedge bush grow without water?

8:12 Cum adhuc sit in flore, nec carpatur manu, ante omnes herbas arescit.

8:12 When it is yet in flower, and is not plucked up with the hand, it withereth before all herbs.

8:13 Sic viæ omnium qui obliviscuntur Deum, et spes hypocritæ peribit.

8:13 Even so are the ways of all that forget God, and the hope of the hypocrite shall perish:

8:14 Non ei placebit vecordia sua, et sicut tela aranearum fiducia ejus.

8:14 His folly shall not please him, and his trust shall be like the spider's web.

8:15 Innitetur super domum suam, et non stabit ; fulciet eam, et non consurget.

8:15 He shall lean upon his house, and it shall not stand: he shall prop it up, and it shall not rise:

8:16 Humectus videtur antequam veniat sol, et in ortu suo germen ejus egredietur.

8:16 He seemeth to have moisture before the sun cometh; and at his rising, his blossom shall shoot forth.

8:17 Super acervum petrarum radices ejus densabuntur, et inter lapides commorabitur.

8:17 His roots shall be thick upon a heap of stones; and among the stones he shall abide.

8:18 Si absorbuerit eum de loco suo, negabit eum, et dicet : Non novi te.

8:18 If one swallow him up out of his place, he shall deny him, and shall say: I know thee not.

8:19 Hæc est enim lætitia viæ ejus, ut rursum de terra alii germinentur.

8:19 For this is the joy of his way, that others may spring again out of the earth.

8:20 Deus non projiciet simplicem, nec porriget manum malignis,

8:20 God will not cast away the simple, nor reach out his hand to the evil doer:

8:21 donec impleatur risu os tuum, et labia tua jubilo.

8:21 Until thy mouth be filled with laughter, and thy lips with rejoicing.

8:22 Qui oderunt te induentur confusione, et tabernaculum impiorum non subsistet.

8:22 They that hate thee, shall be clothed with confusion: and the dwelling of the wicked shall not stand.

Chapter 9

9:1 Et respondens Job, ait :

9:1 And Job answered, and said:

9:2 Vere scio quod ita sit, et quod non justificetur homo compositus Deo.

9:2 Indeed I know it is so, and that man cannot be justified, compared with God.

9:3 Si voluerit contendere cum eo, non poterit ei respondere unum pro mille.

9:3 If he will contend with him, he cannot answer him one for a thousand.

9:4 Sapiens corde est, et fortis robore : quis restitit ei, et pacem habuit ?

9:4 He is wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who hath resisted him, and hath had peace?

9:5 Qui transtulit montes, et nescierunt hi quos subvertit in furore suo.

9:5 Who hath removed mountains, and they whom he overthrew in his wrath, knew it not.

9:6 Qui commovet terram de loco suo, et columnæ ejus concutiuntur.

9:6 Who shaketh the earth out of her place, and the pillars thereof tremble.

9:7 Qui præcipit soli, et non oritur, et stellas claudit quasi sub signaculo.

9:7 Who commandeth the sun, and it riseth not: and shutteth up the stars, as it were, under a seal:

9:8 Qui extendit cælos solus, et graditur super fluctus maris.

9:8 Who alone spreadeth out the heavens, and walketh upon the waves of the sea.

9:9 Qui facit Arcturum et Oriona, et Hyadas et interiora austri.

9:9 Who maketh Arcturus, and Orion, and Hyades, and the inner parts of the south.

9:10 Qui facit magna, et incomprehensibilia, et mirabilia, quorum non est numerus.

9:10 Who doth things great and incomprehensible, and wonderful, of which there is no number.

9:11 Si venerit ad me, non videbo eum ; si abierit, non intelligam.

9:11 If he come to me, I shall not see him: if he depart, I shall not understand.

9:12 Si repente interroget, quis respondebit ei ? vel quis dicere potest : Cur ita facis ?

9:12 If he examine on a sudden, who shall answer him? or who can say: Why dost thou so?

9:13 Deus, cujus iræ nemo resistere potest, et sub quo curvantur qui portant orbem.

9:13 God, whose wrath no man can resist, and under whom they stoop that bear up the world.

9:14 Quantus ergo sum ego, ut respondeam ei, et loquar verbis meis cum eo ?

9:14 What am I then, that I should answer him, and have words with him?

9:15 qui etiam si habuero quippiam justum, non respondebo : sed meum judicem deprecabor.

9:15 I, who although I should have any just thing, would not answer, but would make supplication to my judge.

9:16 Et cum invocantem exaudierit me, non credo quod audierit vocem meam.

9:16 And if he should hear me when I call, I should not believe that he had heard my voice.

9:17 In turbine enim conteret me, et multiplicabit vulnera mea, etiam sine causa.

9:17 For he shall crush me in a whirlwind, and multiply my wounds even without cause.

9:18 Non concedit requiescere spiritum meum, et implet me amaritudinibus.

9:18 He alloweth not my spirit to rest, and he filleth me with bitterness.

9:19 Si fortitudo quæritur, robustissimus est ; si æquitas judicii, nemo audet pro me testimonium dicere.

9:19 If strength be demanded, he is most strong: if equity of judgment, no man dare bear witness for me.

9:20 Si justificare me voluero, os meum condemnabit me ; si innocentem ostendero, pravum me comprobabit.

9:20 If I would justify myself, my own mouth shall condemn me: if I would shew myself innocent, he shall prove me wicked.

9:21 Etiam si simplex fuero, hoc ipsum ignorabit anima mea, et tædebit me vitæ meæ.

9:21 Although I should be simple, even this my soul shall be ignorant of, and I shall be weary of my life.

9:22 Unum est quod locutus sum : et innocentem et impium ipse consumit.

9:22 One thing there is that I have spoken, both the innocent and the wicked he consumeth.

9:23 Si flagellat, occidat semel, et non de pœnis innocentum rideat.

9:23 If he scourge, let him kill at once, and not laugh at the pains of the innocent.

9:24 Terra data est in manus impii ; vultum judicum ejus operit. Quod si non ille est, quis ergo est ?

9:24 The earth is given into the hand of the wicked, he covereth the face of the judges thereof: and if it be not he, who is it then?

9:25 Dies mei velociores fuerunt cursore ; fugerunt, et non viderunt bonum.

9:25 My days have been swifter than a post: they have fled away and have not seen good.

9:26 Pertransierunt quasi naves poma portantes ; sicut aquila volans ad escam.

9:26 They have passed by as ships carrying fruits, as an eagle flying to the prey.

9:27 Cum dixero : Nequaquam ita loquar : commuto faciem meam, et dolore torqueor.

9:27 If I say: I will not speak so: I change my face, and am tormented with sorrow.

9:28 Verebar omnia opera mea, sciens quod non parceres delinquenti.

9:28 I feared all my works, knowing that thou didst not spare the offender.

9:29 Si autem et sic impius sum, quare frustra laboravi ?

9:29 But if so also I am wicked, why have I laboured in vain?

9:30 Si lotus fuero quasi aquis nivis, et fulserint velut mundissimæ manus meæ,

9:30 If I be washed, as it were, with snow waters, and my hands shall shine ever so clean:

9:31 tamen sordibus intinges me, et abominabuntur me vestimenta mea.

9:31 Yet thou shalt plunge me in filth, and my garments shall abhor me.

9:32 Neque enim viro qui similis mei est, respondebo ; nec qui mecum in judicio ex æquo possit audiri.

9:32 For I shall not answer a man that is like myself: nor one that may be heard with me equally in judgment.

9:33 Non est qui utrumque valeat arguere, et ponere manum suam in ambobus.

9:33 There is none that may be able to reprove both, and to put his hand between both.

9:34 Auferat a me virgam suam, et pavor ejus non me terreat.

9:34 Let him take his rod away from me, and let not his fear terrify me.

9:35 Loquar, et non timebo eum ; neque enim possum metuens respondere.

9:35 I will speak, and will not fear him: for I cannot answer while I am in fear.

Chapter 10

10:1 Tædet animam meam vitæ meæ ; dimittam adversum me eloquium meum : loquar in amaritudine animæ meæ.

10:1 My soul is weary of my life, I will let go my speech against myself, I will speak in the bitterness of my soul.

10:2 Dicam Deo : Noli me condemnare ; indica mihi cur me ita judices.

10:2 I will say to God: Do not condemn me: tell me why thou judgest me so?

10:3 Numquid bonum tibi videtur, si calumnieris me, et opprimas me opus manuum tuarum, et consilium impiorum adjuves ?

10:3 Doth it seem good to thee that thou shouldst calumniate me, and oppress me, the work of thy own hands, and help the counsel of the wicked?

10:4 Numquid oculi carnei tibi sunt ? aut sicut videt homo, et tu videbis ?

10:4 Hast thou eyes of flesh: or, shalt thou see as man seeth?

10:5 Numquid sicut dies hominis dies tui, et anni tui sicut humana sunt tempora,

10:5 Are thy days as the days of man, and are thy years as the times of men:

10:6 ut quæras iniquitatem meam, et peccatum meum scruteris,

10:6 That thou shouldst inquire after my iniquity, and search after my sin?

10:7 et scias quia nihil impium fecerim, cum sit nemo qui de manu tua possit eruere ?

10:7 And shouldst know that I have done no wicked thing, whereas there is no man that can deliver out of thy hand?

10:8 Manus tuæ fecerunt me, et plasmaverunt me totum in circuitu : et sic repente præcipitas me ?

10:8 Thy hands have made me, and fashioned me wholly round about, and dost thou thus cast me down headlong on a sudden?

10:9 Memento, quæso, quod sicut lutum feceris me, et in pulverem reduces me.

10:9 Remember, I beseech thee, that thou hast made me as the clay, and thou wilt bring me into dust

10:10 Nonne sicut lac mulsisti me, et sicut caseum me coagulasti ?

10:10 Hast thou not milked me as milk, and curdled me like cheese?

10:11 Pelle et carnibus vestisti me ; ossibus et nervis compegisti me.

10:11 Thou hast clothed me with skin and flesh: thou hast put me together with bones and sinews:

10:12 Vitam et misericordiam tribuisti mihi, et visitatio tua custodivit spiritum meum.

10:12 Thou hast granted me life and mercy, and thy visitation hath preserved my spirit.

10:13 Licet hæc celes in corde tuo, tamen scio quia universorum memineris.

10:13 Although thou conceal these things in thy heart, yet I know that thou rememberest all things.

10:14 Si peccavi, et ad horam pepercisti mihi, cur ab iniquitate mea mundum me esse non pateris ?

10:14 If I have sinned, and thou hast spared me for an hour: why dost thou not suffer me to be clean from my iniquity?

10:15 Et si impius fuero, væ mihi est ; et si justus, non levabo caput, saturatus afflictione et miseria.

10:15 And if I be wicked, woe unto me: and if just, I shall not lift up my head, being filled with affliction and misery.

10:16 Et propter superbiam quasi leænam capies me, reversusque mirabiliter me crucias.

10:16 And for pride thou wilt take me as a lioness, and returning, thou tormentest me wonderfully.

10:17 Instauras testes tuos contra me, et multiplicas iram tuam adversum me, et pœnæ militant in me.

10:17 Thou renewest thy witnesses against me, and multipliest thy wrath upon me, and pains war against me.

10:18 Quare de vulva eduxisti me ? qui utinam consumptus essem, ne oculus me videret.

10:18 Why didst thou bring me forth out of the womb? O that I had been consumed, that eye might not see me!

10:19 Fuissem quasi non essem, de utero translatus ad tumulum.

10:19 I should have been as if I had not been, carried from the womb to the grave.

10:20 Numquid non paucitas dierum meorum finietur brevi ? dimitte ergo me, ut plangam paululum dolorem meum,

10:20 Shall not the fewness of my days be ended shortly? Suffer me, therefore, that I may lament my sorrow a little:

10:21 antequam vadam, et non revertar, ad terram tenebrosam, et opertam mortis caligine :

10:21 Before I go and return no more, to a land that is dark and covered with the mist of death:

10:22 terram miseriæ et tenebrarum, ubi umbra mortis et nullus ordo, sed sempiternus horror inhabitat.

10:22 A land of misery and darkness, where the shadow of death, and no order, but everlasting horror dwelleth.

Chapter 11

11:1 Respondens autem Sophar Naamathites, dixit :

11:1 Then Sophar the Naamathite answered, and said:

11:2 Numquid qui multa loquitur, non et audiet ? aut vir verbosus justificabitur ?

11:2 Shall not he that speaketh much, hear also? or shall a man full of talk be justified?

11:3 Tibi soli tacebunt homines ? et cum ceteros irriseris, a nullo confutaberis ?

11:3 Shall men hold their peace to thee only? and when thou hast mocked others, shall no man confute thee?

11:4 Dixisti enim : Purus est sermo meus, et mundus sum in conspectu tuo.

11:4 For thou hast said: My word is pure, and I am clean in thy sight.

11:5 Atque utinam Deus loqueretur tecum, et aperiret labia sua tibi,

11:5 And I wish that God would speak with thee, and would open his lips to thee,

11:6 ut ostenderet tibi secreta sapientiæ, et quod multiplex esset lex ejus : et intelligeres quod multo minora exigaris ab eo quam meretur iniquitas tua !

11:6 That he might shew thee the secrets of wisdom, and that his law is manifold, and thou mightest understand that he exacteth much less of thee, than thy iniquity deserveth.

11:7 Forsitan vestigia Dei comprehendes, et usque ad perfectum Omnipotentem reperies ?

11:7 Peradventure thou wilt comprehend the steps of God, and wilt find out the Almighty perfectly?

11:8 Excelsior cælo est, et quid facies ? profundior inferno, et unde cognosces ?

11:8 He is higher than heaven, and what wilt thou do? he is deeper than hell, and how wilt thou know?

11:9 Longior terra mensura ejus, et latior mari.

11:9 The measure of him is longer than the earth, and broader than the sea.

11:10 Si subverterit omnia, vel in unum coarctaverit, quis contradicet ei ?

11:10 If he shall overturn all things, or shall press them together, who shall contradict him?

11:11 Ipse enim novit hominum vanitatem ; et videns iniquitatem, nonne considerat ?

11:11 For he knoweth the vanity of men, and when he seeth iniquity, doth he not consider it?

11:12 Vir vanus in superbiam erigitur, et tamquam pullum onagri se liberum natum putat.

11:12 A vain man is lifted up into pride, and thinketh himself born free like a wild ass's colt.

11:13 Tu autem firmasti cor tuum, et expandisti ad eum manus tuas.

11:13 But thou hast hardened thy heart, and hast spread thy hands to him.

11:14 Si iniquitatem quæ est in manu tua abstuleris a te, et non manserit in tabernaculo tuo injustitia,

11:14 If thou wilt put away from thee the iniquity that is in thy hand, and let not injustice remain in thy tabernacle:

11:15 tunc levare poteris faciem tuam absque macula ; et eris stabilis, et non timebis.

11:15 Then mayst thou lift up thy face without spot, and thou shalt be steadfast, and shalt not fear.

11:16 Miseriæ quoque oblivisceris, et quasi aquarum quæ præterierunt recordaberis.

11:16 Thou shalt also forget misery, and remember it only as waters that are passed away.

11:17 Et quasi meridianus fulgor consurget tibi ad vesperam ; et cum te consumptum putaveris, orieris ut lucifer.

11:17 And brightness like that of the noonday, shall arise to thee at evening: and when thou shalt think thyself consumed, thou shalt rise as the day star.

11:18 Et habebis fiduciam, proposita tibi spe : et defossus securus dormies.

11:18 And thou shalt have confidence, hope being set before thee, and being buried thou shalt sleep secure.

11:19 Requiesces, et non erit qui te exterreat ; et deprecabuntur faciem tuam plurimi.

11:19 Thou shalt rest, and there shall be none to make thee afraid: and many shall entreat thy face.

11:20 Oculi autem impiorum deficient, et effugium peribit ab eis : et spes illorum abominatio animæ.

11:20 But the eyes of the wicked shall decay, and the way to escape shall fail them, and their hope the abomination of the soul.

Chapter 12

12:1 Respondens autem Job, dixit :

12:1 Then Job answered, and said:

12:2 Ergo vos estis soli homines, et vobiscum morietur sapientia ?

12:2 Are you then men alone, and shall wisdom die with you?

12:3 Et mihi est cor sicut et vobis, nec inferior vestri sum ; quis enim hæc quæ nostis ignorat ?

12:3 I also have a heart as well as you: for who is ignorant of these things, which you know?

12:4 Qui deridetur ab amico suo, sicut ego, invocabit Deum, et exaudiet eum : deridetur enim justi simplicitas.

12:4 He that is mocked by his friends as I, shall call upon God and he will hear him: for the simplicity of the just man is laughed to scorn.

12:5 Lampas contempta apud cogitationes divitum parata ad tempus statutum.

12:5 The lamp despised in the thoughts of the rich, is ready for the time appointed.

12:6 Abundant tabernacula prædonum, et audacter provocant Deum, cum ipse dederit omnia in manus eorum.

12:6 The tabernacles of robbers abound, and they provoke God boldly; whereas it is he that hath given all into their hands:

12:7 Nimirum interroga jumenta, et docebunt te ; et volatilia cæli, et indicabunt tibi.

12:7 But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee: and the birds of the air, and they shall tell thee.

12:8 Loquere terræ, et respondebit tibi, et narrabunt pisces maris.

12:8 Speak to the earth, and it shall answer thee: and the fishes of the sea shall tell.

12:9 Quis ignorat quod omnia hæc manus Domini fecerit ?

12:9 Who is ignorant that the hand of the Lord hath made all these things?

12:10 In cujus manu anima omnis viventis, et spiritus universæ carnis hominis.

12:10 In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, and the spirit of all flesh of man.

12:11 Nonne auris verba dijudicat ? et fauces comedentis, saporem ?

12:11 Doth not the ear discern words, and the palate of him that eateth, the taste?

12:12 In antiquis est sapientia, et in multo tempore prudentia.

12:12 In the ancient is wisdom, and in length of days prudence.

12:13 Apud ipsum est sapientia et fortitudo ; ipse habet consilium et intelligentiam.

12:13 With him is wisdom and strength, he hath counsel and understanding.

12:14 Si destruxerit, nemo est qui ædificet ; si incluserit hominem, nullus est qui aperiat.

12:14 If he pull down, there is no man that can build up: if he shut up a man, there is none that can open.

12:15 Si continuerit aquas, omnia siccabuntur ; et si emiserit eas, subvertent terram.

12:15 If he withhold the waters, all things shall be dried up: and if he send them out, they shall overturn the earth.

12:16 Apud ipsum est fortitudo et sapientia ; ipse novit et decipientem, et eum qui decipitur.

12:16 With him is strength and wisdom: he knoweth both the deceivers, and him that is deceived.

12:17 Adducit consiliarios in stultum finem, et judices in stuporem.

12:17 He bringeth counsellors to a foolish end, and judges to insensibility.

12:18 Balteum regum dissolvit, et præcingit fune renes eorum.

12:18 He looseth the belt of kings, and girdeth their loins with a cord.

12:19 Ducit sacerdotes inglorios, et optimates supplantat :

12:19 He leadeth away priests without glory, and overthroweth nobles.

12:20 commutans labium veracium, et doctrinam senum auferens.

12:20 He changeth the speech of the true speakers, and taketh away the doctrine of the aged.

12:21 Effundit despectionem super principes, eos qui oppressi fuerant relevans.

12:21 He poureth contempt upon princes, and relieveth them that were oppressed.

12:22 Qui revelat profunda de tenebris, et producit in lucem umbram mortis.

12:22 He discovereth deep things out of darkness, and bringeth up to light the shadow of death.

12:23 Qui multiplicat gentes, et perdit eas, et subversas in integrum restituit.

12:23 He multiplieth nations, and destroyeth them, and restoreth them again after they were overthrown.

12:24 Qui immutat cor principum populi terræ, et decipit eos ut frustra incedant per invium :

12:24 He changeth the heart of the princes of the people of the earth, and deceiveth them that they walk in vain where there is no way.

12:25 palpabunt quasi in tenebris, et non in luce, et errare eos faciet quasi ebrios.

12:25 They shall grope as in the dark, and not in the light, and he shall make them stagger like men that are drunk.

Chapter 13

13:1 Ecce omnia hæc vidit oculus meus, et audivit auris mea, et intellexi singula.

13:1 Behold my eye hath seen all these things, and my ear hath heard them, and I have understood them all.

13:2 Secundum scientiam vestram et ego novi : nec inferior vestri sum.

13:2 According to your knowledge I also know: neither am I inferior to you.

13:3 Sed tamen ad Omnipotentem loquar, et disputare cum Deo cupio :

13:3 But yet I will speak to the Almighty, and I desire to reason with God.

13:4 prius vos ostendens fabricatores mendacii, et cultores perversorum dogmatum.

13:4 Having first shewn that you are forgers of lies, and maintainers of perverse opinions.

13:5 Atque utinam taceretis, ut putaremini esse sapientes.

13:5 And I wish you would hold your peace, that you might be thought to be wise men.

13:6 Audite ergo correptionem meam, et judicium labiorum meorum attendite.

13:6 Hear ye therefore my reproof, and attend to the judgment of my lips.

13:7 Numquid Deus indiget vestro mendacio, ut pro illo loquamini dolos ?

13:7 Hath God any need of your lie, that you should speak deceitfully for him?

13:8 numquid faciem ejus accipitis, et pro Deo judicare nitimini ?

13:8 Do you accept this person, and do you endeavour to judge for God?

13:9 aut placebit ei quem celare nihil potest ? aut decipietur, ut homo, vestris fraudulentiis ?

13:9 Or shall it please him, from whom nothing can be concealed? or shall he be deceived as a man, with your deceitful dealings?

13:10 Ipse vos arguet, quoniam in abscondito faciem ejus accipitis.

13:10 He shall reprove you, because in secret you accept his person.

13:11 Statim ut se commoverit, turbabit vos, et terror ejus irruet super vos.

13:11 As soon as he shall move himself, he shall trouble you: and his dread shall fall upon you.

13:12 Memoria vestra comparabitur cineri, et redigentur in lutum cervices vestræ.

13:12 Your remembrance shall be compared to ashes, and your necks shall be brought to clay.

13:13 Tacete paulisper, ut loquar quodcumque mihi mens suggesserit.

13:13 Hold your peace a little while, that I may speak whatsoever my mind shall suggest to me.

13:14 Quare lacero carnes meas dentibus meis, et animam meam porto in manibus meis ?

13:14 Why do I tear my flesh with my teeth, and carry my soul in my hands?

13:15 Etiam si occiderit me, in ipso sperabo : verumtamen vias meas in conspectu ejus arguam.

13:15 Although he should kill me, I will trust in him: but yet I will reprove my ways in his sight.

13:16 Et ipse erit salvator meus : non enim veniet in conspectu ejus omnis hypocrita.

13:16 And he shall be my saviour: for no hypocrite shall come before his presence.

13:17 Audite sermonem meum, et ænigmata percipite auribus vestris.

13:17 Hear ye my speech, and receive with your ears hidden truths.

13:18 Si fuero judicatus, scio quod justus inveniar.

13:18 If I shall be judged, I know that I shall be found just.

13:19 Quis est qui judicetur mecum ? veniat : quare tacens consumor ?

13:19 Who is he that will plead against me? let him come: why am I consumed holding my peace?

13:20 Duo tantum ne facias mihi, et tunc a facie tua non abscondar :

13:20 Two things only do not to me, and then from thy face I shall not be hid:

13:21 manum tuam longe fac a me, et formido tua non me terreat.

13:21 Withdraw thy hand far from me, and let not thy dread terrify me.

13:22 Voca me, et ego respondebo tibi : aut certe loquar, et tu responde mihi.

13:22 Call me, and I will answer thee: or else I will speak, and do thou answer me.

13:23 Quantas habeo iniquitates et peccata ? scelera mea et delicta ostende mihi.

13:23 How many are my iniquities and sins? make me know my crimes and offenses.

13:24 Cur faciem tuam abscondis, et arbitraris me inimicum tuum ?

13:24 Why hidest thou thy face, and thinkest me thy enemy?

13:25 Contra folium, quod vento rapitur, ostendis potentiam tuam, et stipulam siccam persequeris :

13:25 Against a leaf, that is carried away with the wind, thou shewest thy power, and thou pursuest a dry straw.

13:26 scribis enim contra me amaritudines, et consumere me vis peccatis adolescentiæ meæ.

13:26 For thou writest bitter things against me, and wilt consume me for the sins of my youth.

13:27 Posuisti in nervo pedem meum, et observasti omnes semitas meas, et vestigia pedum meorum considerasti :

13:27 Thou hast put my feet in the stocks, and hast observed all my paths, and hast considered the steps of my feet:

13:28 qui quasi putredo consumendus sum, et quasi vestimentum quod comeditur a tinea.

13:28 Who am to be consumed as rottenness, and as a garment that is motheaten.

Chapter 14

14:1 Homo natus de muliere, brevi vivens tempore, repletur multis miseriis.

14:1 Man born of a woman, living for a short time, is filled with many miseries.

14:2 Qui quasi flos egreditur et conteritur, et fugit velut umbra, et numquam in eodem statu permanet.

14:2 Who cometh forth like a flower, and is destroyed, and fleeth as a shadow, and never continueth in the same state.

14:3 Et dignum ducis super hujuscemodi aperire oculos tuos, et adducere eum tecum in judicium ?

14:3 And dost thou think it meet to open thy eyes upon such an one, and to bring him into judgment with thee?

14:4 Quis potest facere mundum de immundo conceptum semine ? nonne tu qui solus es ?

14:4 Who can make him clean that is conceived of unclean seed? is it not thou who only art?

14:5 Breves dies hominis sunt : numerus mensium ejus apud te est : constituisti terminos ejus, qui præteriri non poterunt.

14:5 The days of man are short, and the number of his months is with thee: thou hast appointed his bounds which cannot be passed.

14:6 Recede paululum ab eo, ut quiescat, donec optata veniat, sicut mercenarii, dies ejus.

14:6 Depart a little from him, that he may rest until his wished for day come, as that of the hireling.

14:7 Lignum habet spem : si præcisum fuerit, rursum virescit, et rami ejus pullulant.

14:7 A tree hath hope: if it be cut, it growth green again, and the boughs thereof sprout.

14:8 Si senuerit in terra radix ejus, et in pulvere emortuus fuerit truncus illius,

14:8 If its roots be old in the earth, and its stock be dead in the dust:

14:9 ad odorem aquæ germinabit, et faciet comam, quasi cum primum plantatum est.

14:9 At the scent of water, it shall spring, and bring forth leaves, as when it was first planted.

14:10 Homo vero cum mortuus fuerit, et nudatus, atque consumptus, ubi, quæso, est ?

14:10 But man when he shall be dead, and stripped and consumed, I pray you where is he?

14:11 Quomodo si recedant aquæ de mari, et fluvius vacuefactus arescat :

14:11 As if the waters should depart out of the sea, and an emptied river should be dried up;

14:12 sic homo, cum dormierit, non resurget : donec atteratur cælum, non evigilabit, nec consurget de somno suo.

14:12 So man when he is fallen asleep shall not rise again; till the heavens be broken, he shall not awake, nor rise up out of his sleep.

14:13 Quis mihi hoc tribuat, ut in inferno protegas me, et abscondas me donec pertranseat furor tuus, et constituas mihi tempus in quo recorderis mei ?

14:13 Who will grant me this, that thou mayst protect me in hell, and hide me till thy wrath pass, and appoint me a time when thou wilt remember me?

14:14 Putasne mortuus homo rursum vivat ? cunctis diebus quibus nunc milito, expecto donec veniat immutatio mea.

14:14 Shall man that is dead, thinkest thou, live again? all the days in which I am now in warfare, I expect until my change come.

14:15 Vocabis me, et ego respondebo tibi : operi manuum tuarum porriges dexteram.

14:15 Thou shalt call me, and I will answer thee: to the work of thy hands thou shalt reach out thy right hand.

14:16 Tu quidem gressus meos dinumerasti : sed parce peccatis meis.

14:16 Thou indeed hast numbered my steps, but spare my sins.

14:17 Signasti quasi in sacculo delicta mea, sed curasti iniquitatem meam.

14:17 Thou hast sealed up my offences as it were in a bag, but hast cured my iniquity.

14:18 Mons cadens defluit, et saxum transfertur de loco suo :

14:18 A mountain falling cometh to nought, and a rock is removed out of its place.

14:19 lapides excavant aquæ, et alluvione paulatim terra consumitur : et hominem ergo similiter perdes.

14:19 Waters wear away the stones, and with inundation the ground by little and little is washed away: so in like manner thou shalt destroy man.

14:20 Roborasti eum paululum, ut in perpetuum transiret : immutabis faciem ejus, et emittes eum.

14:20 Thou hast strengthened him for a little while, that he may pass away for ever: thou shalt change his face, and shalt send him away.

14:21 Sive nobiles fuerint filii ejus, sive ignobiles, non intelliget.

14:21 Whether his children come to honour or dishonour, he shall not understand.

14:22 Attamen caro ejus, dum vivet, dolebit, et anima illius super semetipso lugebit.

14:22 But yet his flesh, while he shall live, shall have pain, and his soul shall mourn over him.

Chapter 15

15:1 Respondens autem Eliphaz Themanites, dixit :

15:1 And Eliphaz the Themanite, answered, and said:

15:2 Numquid sapiens respondebit quasi in ventum loquens, et implebit ardore stomachum suum ?

15:2 Will a wise man answer as if he were speaking in the wind, and fill his stomach with burning heat?

15:3 Arguis verbis eum qui non est æqualis tibi, et loqueris quod tibi non expedit.

15:3 Thou reprovest him by words, who is not equal to thee, and thou speakest that which is not good for thee.

15:4 Quantum in te est, evacuasti timorem, et tulisti preces coram Deo.

15:4 As much as is in thee, thou hast made void fear, and hast taken away prayers from before God.

15:5 Docuit enim iniquitas tua os tuum, et imitaris linguam blasphemantium.

15:5 For thy iniquity hath taught thy mouth, and thou imitatest the tongue of blasphemers.

15:6 Condemnabit te os tuum, et non ego : et labia tua respondebunt tibi.

15:6 Thy own mouth shall condemn thee, and not I: and thy own lips shall answer thee.

15:7 Numquid primus homo tu natus es, et ante colles formatus ?

15:7 Art thou the first man that was born, or wast thou made before the hills?

15:8 numquid consilium Dei audisti, et inferior te erit ejus sapientia ?

15:8 Hast thou heard God's counsel, and shall his wisdom be inferior to thee?

15:9 Quid nosti quod ignoremus ? quid intelligis quod nesciamus ?

15:9 What knowest thou that we are ignorant of? what dost thou understand that we know not?

15:10 Et senes et antiqui sunt in nobis, multo vetustiores quam patres tui.

15:10 There are with us also aged and ancient men, much elder than thy fathers.

15:11 Numquid grande est ut consoletur te Deus ? sed verba tua prava hoc prohibent.

15:11 Is it a great matter that God should comfort thee? but thy wicked words hinder this.

15:12 Quid te elevat cor tuum, et quasi magna cogitans attonitos habes oculos ?

15:12 Why doth thy heart elevate thee, and why dost thou stare with thy eyes, as if they were thinking great things?

15:13 Quid tumet contra Deum spiritus tuus, ut proferas de ore tuo hujuscemodi sermones ?

15:13 Why doth thy spirit swell against God, to utter such words out of thy mouth?

15:14 Quid est homo ut immaculatus sit, et ut justus appareat natus de muliere ?

15:14 What is man that he should be without spot, and he that is born of a woman that he should appear just?

15:15 Ecce inter sanctos ejus nemo immutabilis, et cæli non sunt mundi in conspectu ejus.

15:15 Behold among his saints none is unchangeable, and the heavens are not pure in his sight.

15:16 Quanto magis abominabilis et inutilis homo, qui bibit quasi aquam iniquitatem ?

15:16 How much more is man abominable, and unprofitable, who drinketh iniquity like water?

15:17 Ostendam tibi : audi me : quod vidi, narrabo tibi.

15:17 I will shew thee, hear me: and I will tell thee what I have seen.

15:18 Sapientes confitentur, et non abscondunt patres suos :

15:18 Wise men confess and hide not their fathers.

15:19 quibus solis data est terra, et non transivit alienus per eos.

15:19 To whom alone the earth was given, and no stranger hath passed among them.

15:20 Cunctis diebus suis impius superbit, et numerus annorum incertus est tyrannidis ejus.

15:20 The wicked man is proud all his days, and the number of the years of his tyranny is uncertain.

15:21 Sonitus terroris semper in auribus illius : et cum pax sit, ille semper insidias suspicatur.

15:21 The sound of dread is always in his ears: and when there is peace, he always suspecteth treason.

15:22 Non credit quod reverti possit de tenebris ad lucem, circumspectans undique gladium.

15:22 He believeth not that he may return from darkness to light, looking round about for the sword on every side.

15:23 Cum se moverit ad quærendum panem, novit quod paratus sit in manu ejus tenebrarum dies.

15:23 When he moveth himself to seek bread, he knoweth that the day of darkness is ready at his hand.

15:24 Terrebit eum tribulatio, et angustia vallabit eum, sicut regem qui præparatur ad prælium.

15:24 Tribulation shall terrify him, and distress shall surround him, as a king that is prepared for the battle.

15:25 Tetendit enim adversus Deum manum suam, et contra Omnipotentem roboratus est.

15:25 For he hath stretched out his hand against God, and hath strengthened himself against the Almighty.

15:26 Cucurrit adversus eum erecto collo, et pingui cervice armatus est.

15:26 He hath run against him with his neck raised up, and is armed with a fat neck.

15:27 Operuit faciem ejus crassitudo, et de lateribus ejus arvina dependet.

15:27 Fatness hath covered his face, and the fat hangeth down on his sides.

15:28 Habitavit in civitatibus desolatis, et in domibus desertis, quæ in tumulos sunt redactæ.

15:28 He hath dwelt in desolate cities, and in desert houses that are reduced into heaps.

15:29 Non ditabitur, nec perseverabit substantia ejus, nec mittet in terra radicem suam.

15:29 He shall not be enriched, neither shall his substance continue, neither shall he push his root in the earth.

15:30 Non recedet de tenebris : ramos ejus arefaciet flamma, et auferetur spiritu oris sui.

15:30 He shall not depart out of darkness: the flame shall dry up his branches, and he shall be taken away by the breath of his own mouth.

15:31 Non credet, frustra errore deceptus, quod aliquo pretio redimendus sit.

15:31 He shall not believe, being vainly deceived by error, that he may be redeemed with any price.

15:32 Antequam dies ejus impleantur peribit, et manus ejus arescent.

15:32 Before his days be full he shall perish: and his hands shall wither away.

15:33 Lædetur quasi vinea in primo flore botrus ejus, et quasi oliva projiciens florem suum.

15:33 He shall be blasted as a vine when its grapes are in the first flower, and as an olive tree that casteth its flower.

15:34 Congregatio enim hypocritæ sterilis, et ignis devorabit tabernacula eorum qui munera libenter accipiunt.

15:34 For the congregation of the hypocrite is barren, and fire shall devour their tabernacles, who love to take bribes.

15:35 Concepit dolorem, et peperit iniquitatem, et uterus ejus præparat dolos.

15:35 He hath conceived sorrow, and hath brought forth iniquity, and his womb prepareth deceits.

Chapter 16

16:1 Respondens autem Job, dixit :

16:1 Then Job answered, and said:

16:2 Audivi frequenter talia : consolatores onerosi omnes vos estis.

16:2 I have often heard such things as these: you are all troublesome comforters.

16:3 Numquid habebunt finem verba ventosa ? aut aliquid tibi molestum est, si loquaris ?

16:3 Shall windy words have no end? or is it any trouble to thee to speak?

16:4 Poteram et ego similia vestri loqui, atque utinam esset anima vestra pro anima mea :

16:4 I also could speak like you: and would God your soul were for my soul.

16:5 consolarer et ego vos sermonibus, et moverem caput meum super vos ;

16:5 I would comfort you also with words, and would wag my head over you.

16:6 roborarem vos ore meo, et moverem labia mea, quasi parcens vobis.

16:6 I would strengthen you with my mouth, and would move my lips, as sparing you.

16:7 Sed quid agam ? Si locutus fuero, non quiescet dolor meus, et si tacuero, non recedet a me.

16:7 But what shall I do? If I speak, my pain will not rest: and if I hold my peace, it will not depart from me.

16:8 Nunc autem oppressit me dolor meus, et in nihilum redacti sunt omnes artus mei.

16:8 But now my sorrow hath oppressed me, and all my limbs are brought to nothing.

16:9 Rugæ meæ testimonium dicunt contra me, et suscitatur falsiloquus adversus faciem meam, contradicens mihi.

16:9 My wrinkles bear witness against me, and a false speaker riseth up against my face, contradicting me.

16:10 Collegit furorem suum in me, et comminans mihi, infremuit contra me dentibus suis : hostis meus terribilibus oculis me intuitus est.

16:10 He hath gathered together his fury against me, and threatening me he hath gnashed with his teeth upon me: my enemy hath beheld me with terrible eyes.

16:11 Aperuerunt super me ora sua, et exprobrantes percusserunt maxillam meam : satiati sunt pœnis meis.

16:11 They have opened their mouths upon me, and reproaching me they have struck me on the cheek, they are filled with my pains.

16:12 Conclusit me Deus apud iniquum, et manibus impiorum me tradidit.

16:12 God hath shut me up with the unjust man, and hath delivered me into the hands of the wicked.

16:13 Ego ille quondam opulentus, repente contritus sum : tenuit cervicem meam, confregit me, et posuit me sibi quasi in signum.

16:13 I that was formerly so wealthy, am all on a sudden broken to pieces: he hath taken me by my neck, he hath broken me, and hath set me up to be his mark.

16:14 Circumdedit me lanceis suis ; convulneravit lumbos meos : non pepercit, et effudit in terra viscera mea.

16:14 He hath compassed me round about with his lances, he hath wounded my loins, he hath not spared, and hath poured out my bowels on the earth,

16:15 Concidit me vulnere super vulnus : irruit in me quasi gigas.

16:15 He hath torn me with wound upon wound, he hath rushed in upon me like a giant.

16:16 Saccum consui super cutem meam, et operui cinere carnem meam.

16:16 I have sowed sackcloth upon my skin, and have covered my flesh with ashes.

16:17 Facies mea intumuit a fletu, et palpebræ meæ caligaverunt.

16:17 My face is swollen with weeping, and my eyelids are dim.

16:18 Hæc passus sum absque iniquitate manus meæ, cum haberem mundas ad Deum preces.

16:18 These things have I suffered without the iniquity of my hand, when I offered pure prayers to God.

16:19 Terra, ne operias sanguinem meum, neque inveniat in te locum latendi clamor meus :

16:19 O earth, cover not thou my blood, neither let my cry find a hiding place in thee.

16:20 ecce enim in cælo testis meus, et conscius meus in excelsis.

16:20 For behold my witness is in heaven, and he that knoweth my conscience is on high.

16:21 Verbosi amici mei : ad Deum stillat oculus meus :

16:21 My friends are full of words: my eye poureth out tears to God.

16:22 atque utinam sic judicaretur vir cum Deo, quomodo judicatur filius hominis cum collega suo.

16:22 And O that a man might so be judged with God, as the son of man is judged with his companion!

16:23 Ecce enim breves anni transeunt, et semitam per quam non revertar ambulo.

16:23 For behold short years pass away, and I am walking in a path by which I shall not return.

Chapter 17

17:1 Spiritus meus attenuabitur ; dies mei breviabuntur : et solum mihi superest sepulchrum.

17:1 My spirit shall be wasted, my days shall be shortened and only the grave remaineth for me.

17:2 Non peccavi, et in amaritudinibus moratur oculus meus.

17:2 I have not sinned, and my eye abideth in bitterness.

17:3 Libera me, Domine, et pone me juxta te, et cujusvis manus pugnet contra me.

17:3 Deliver me, O Lord, and set me beside thee, and let any man's hand fight against me.

17:4 Cor eorum longe fecisti a disciplina : propterea non exaltabuntur.

17:4 Thou hast set their heart far from understanding, therefore they shall not be exalted.

17:5 Prædam pollicetur sociis, et oculi filiorum ejus deficient.

17:5 He promiseth a prey to his companions, and the eyes of his children shall fail.

17:6 Posuit me quasi in proverbium vulgi, et exemplum sum coram eis.

17:6 He hath made me as it were a byword of the people, and I am an example before them.

17:7 Caligavit ab indignatione oculus meus, et membra mea quasi in nihilum redacta sunt.

17:7 My eye is dim through indignation, and my limbs are brought as it were to nothing.

17:8 Stupebunt justi super hoc, et innocens contra hypocritam suscitabitur.

17:8 The just shall be astonished at this, and the innocent shall be raised up against the hypocrite.

17:9 Et tenebit justus viam suam, et mundis manibus addet fortitudinem.

17:9 And the just man shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger.

17:10 Igitur omnes vos convertimini, et venite, et non inveniam in vobis ullum sapientem.

17:10 Wherefore be you all converted, and come, and I shall not find among you any wise man.

17:11 Dies mei transierunt ; cogitationes meæ dissipatæ sunt, torquentes cor meum.

17:11 My days have passed away, my thoughts are dissipated, tormenting my heart.

17:12 Noctem verterunt in diem, et rursum post tenebras spero lucem.

17:12 They have turned night into day, and after darkness I hope for light again.

17:13 Si sustinuero, infernus domus mea est, et in tenebris stravi lectulum meum.

17:13 If I wait hell is my house, and I have made my bed in darkness.

17:14 Putredini dixi : Pater meus es ; Mater mea, et soror mea, vermibus.

17:14 I have said to rottenness: Thou art my father; to worms, my mother and my sister.

17:15 Ubi est ergo nunc præstolatio mea ? et patientiam meam quis considerat ?

17:15 Where is now then my expectation, and who considereth my patience?

17:16 In profundissimum infernum descendent omnia mea : putasne saltem ibi erit requies mihi ?

17:16 All that I have shall go down into the deepest pit: thinkest thou that there at least I shall have rest?

Chapter 18

18:1 Respondens autem Baldad Suhites, dixit :

18:1 Then Baldad the Suhite answered, and said:

18:2 Usque ad quem finem verba jactabitis ? intelligite prius, et sic loquamur.

18:2 How long will you throw out words? understand first, and so let us speak.

18:3 Quare reputati sumus ut jumenta, et sorduimus coram vobis ?

18:3 Why are we reputed as beasts, and counted vile before you?

18:4 Qui perdis animam tuam in furore tuo, numquid propter te derelinquetur terra, et transferentur rupes de loco suo ?

18:4 Thou that destroyest thy soul in thy fury, shall the earth be forsaken for thee, and shall rocks be removed out of their place?

18:5 Nonne lux impii extinguetur, nec splendebit flamma ignis ejus ?

18:5 Shall not the light of the wicked be extinguished, and the flame of his fire not shine?

18:6 Lux obtenebrescet in tabernaculo illius, et lucerna quæ super eum est extinguetur.

18:6 The light shall be dark in his tabernacle, and the lamp that is over him, shall be put out.

18:7 Arctabuntur gressus virtutis ejus, et præcipitabit eum consilium suum.

18:7 The step of his strength shall be straitened, and his own counsel shall cast him down headlong.

18:8 Immisit enim in rete pedes suos, et in maculis ejus ambulat.

18:8 For he hath thrust his feet into a net, and walketh in its meshes.

18:9 Tenebitur planta illius laqueo, et exardescet contra eum sitis.

18:9 The sole of his foot shall be held in a snare, and thirst shall burn against him.

18:10 Abscondita est in terra pedica ejus, et decipula illius super semitam.

18:10 A gin is hidden for him in the earth, and his trap upon the path.

18:11 Undique terrebunt eum formidines, et involvent pedes ejus.

18:11 Fears shall terrify him on every side, and shall entangle his feet.

18:12 Attenuetur fame robur ejus, et inedia invadat costas illius.

18:12 Let his strength be wasted with famine, and let hunger invade his ribs.

18:13 Devoret pulchritudinem cutis ejus ; consumat brachia illius primogenita mors.

18:13 Let it devour the beauty of his skin, let the firstborn death consume his arms.

18:14 Avellatur de tabernaculo suo fiducia ejus, et calcet super eum, quasi rex, interitus.

18:14 Let his confidence be rooted out of his tabernacle, and let destruction tread upon him like a king.

18:15 Habitent in tabernaculo illius socii ejus qui non est ; aspergatur in tabernaculo ejus sulphur.

18:15 Let the companions of him that is not, dwell in his tabernacle, let brimstone be sprinkled in his tent.

18:16 Deorsum radices ejus siccentur : sursum autem atteratur messis ejus.

18:16 Let his roots be dried up beneath, and his harvest destroyed above.

18:17 Memoria illius pereat de terra, et non celebretur nomen ejus in plateis.

18:17 Let the memory of him perish from the earth, and let not his name be renowned in the streets.

18:18 Expellet eum de luce in tenebras, et de orbe transferet eum.

18:18 He shall drive him out of light into darkness, and shall remove him out of the world.

18:19 Non erit semen ejus, neque progenies in populo suo, nec ullæ reliquiæ in regionibus ejus.

18:19 His seed shall not subsist, nor his offspring among his people, nor any remnants in his country.

18:20 In die ejus stupebunt novissimi, et primos invadet horror.

18:20 They that come after him shall be astonished at his day, and horror shall fall upon them that went before.

18:21 Hæc sunt ergo tabernacula iniqui, et iste locus ejus qui ignorat Deum.

18:21 These then are the tabernacles of the wicked, and this the place of him that knoweth not God.

Chapter 19

19:1 Respondens autem Job, dixit :

19:1 Then Job answered, and said:

19:2 Usquequo affligitis animam meam, et atteritis me sermonibus ?

19:2 How long do you afflict my soul, and break me in pieces with words?

19:3 En decies confunditis me, et non erubescitis opprimentes me.

19:3 Behold, these ten times you confound me, and are not ashamed to oppress me.

19:4 Nempe etsi ignoravi, mecum erit ignorantia mea.

19:4 For if I have been ignorant, my ignorance shall be with me.

19:5 At vos contra me erigimini, et arguitis me opprobriis meis.

19:5 But you set yourselves up against me, and reprove me with my reproaches.

19:6 Saltem nunc intelligite quia Deus non æquo judicio afflixerit me, et flagellis suis me cinxerit.

19:6 At least now understand, that God hath not afflicted me with an equal judgment, and compassed me with his scourges.

19:7 Ecce clamabo, vim patiens, et nemo audiet ; vociferabor, et non est qui judicet.

19:7 Behold I shall cry suffering violence, and no one will hear: I shall cry aloud, and there is none to judge.

19:8 Semitam meam circumsepsit, et transire non possum : et in calle meo tenebras posuit.

19:8 He hath hedged in my path round about, and I cannot pass, and in my way he hath set darkness.

19:9 Spoliavit me gloria mea, et abstulit coronam de capite meo.

19:9 He hath stripped me of my glory, and hath taken the crown from my head.

19:10 Destruxit me undique, et pereo : et quasi evulsæ arbori abstulit spem meam.

19:10 He hath destroyed me on every side, and I am lost, and he hath taken away my hope, as from a tree that is plucked up.

19:11 Iratus est contra me furor ejus, et sic me habuit quasi hostem suum.

19:11 His wrath is kindled against me, and he hath counted me as his enemy.

19:12 Simul venerunt latrones ejus, et fecerunt sibi viam per me, et obsederunt in gyro tabernaculum meum.

19:12 His troops have come together, and have made themselves a way by me, and have besieged my tabernacle round about.

19:13 Fratres meos longe fecit a me, et noti mei quasi alieni recesserunt a me.

19:13 He hath put my brethren far from me, and my acquaintance like strangers have departed from me.

19:14 Dereliquerunt me propinqui mei, et qui me noverant obliti sunt mei.

19:14 My kinsmen have forsaken me, and they that knew me, have forgotten me.

19:15 Inquilini domus meæ et ancillæ meæ sicut alienum habuerunt me, et quasi peregrinus fui in oculis eorum.

19:15 They that dwell in my house, and my maidservants have counted me as a stranger, and I have been like an alien in their eyes.

19:16 Servum meum vocavi, et non respondit : ore proprio deprecabar illum.

19:16 I called my servant, and he gave me no answer, I entreated him with my own mouth.

19:17 Halitum meum exhorruit uxor mea, et orabam filios uteri mei.

19:17 My wife hath abhorred my breath, and I entreated the children of my womb.

19:18 Stulti quoque despiciebant me : et cum ab eis recessissem, detrahebant mihi.

19:18 Even fools despised me, and when I was gone from them, they spoke against me.

19:19 Abominati sunt me quondam consiliarii mei, et quem maxime diligebam, aversatus est me.

19:19 They that were sometime my counsellors, have abhorred me: and he whom I loved most is turned against me.

19:20 Pelli meæ, consumptis carnibus, adhæsit os meum, et derelicta sunt tantummodo labia circa dentes meos.

19:20 The flesh being consumed, my bone hath cleaved to my skin, and nothing but lips are left about my teeth.

19:21 Miseremini mei, miseremini mei saltem vos, amici mei, quia manus Domini tetigit me.

19:21 Have pity on me, have pity on me, at least you my friends, because the hand of the Lord hath touched me.

19:22 Quare persequimini me sicut Deus, et carnibus meis saturamini ?

19:22 Why do you persecute me as God, and glut yourselves with my flesh?

19:23 Quis mihi tribuat ut scribantur sermones mei ? quis mihi det ut exarentur in libro

19:23 Who will grant me that my words may be written? who will grant me that they may be marked down in a book?

19:24 stylo ferreo et plumbi lamina, vel celte sculpantur in silice ?

19:24 With an iron pen and in a plate of lead, or else be graven with an instrument in flint stone?

19:25 Scio enim quod redemptor meus vivit, et in novissimo die de terra surrecturus sum :

19:25 For I know that my Redeemer liveth, and in the last day I shall rise out of the earth.

19:26 et rursum circumdabor pelle mea, et in carne mea videbo Deum meum :

19:26 And I shall be clothed again with my skin, and in my flesh I shall see my God.

19:27 quem visurus sum ego ipse, et oculi mei conspecturi sunt, et non alius : reposita est hæc spes mea in sinu meo.

19:27 Whom I myself shall see, and my eyes shall behold, and not another: this my hope is laid up in my bosom.

19:28 Quare ergo nunc dicitis : Persequamur eum, et radicem verbi inveniamus contra eum ?

19:28 Why then do you say now: Let us persecute him, and let us find occasion of word against him?

19:29 Fugite ergo a facie gladii, quoniam ultor iniquitatum gladius est : et scitote esse judicium.

19:29 Flee then from the face of the sword, for the sword is the revenger of iniquities: and know ye that there is a judgment.

Chapter 20

20:1 Respondens autem Sophar Naamathites, dixit :

20:1 Then Sophar the Naamathite answered, and said:

20:2 Idcirco cogitationes meæ variæ succedunt sibi, et mens in diversa rapitur.

20:2 Therefore various thoughts succeed one another in me, and my mind is hurried away to different things.

20:3 Doctrinam qua me arguis audiam, et spiritus intelligentiæ meæ respondebit mihi.

20:3 The doctrine with which thou reprovest me, I will hear, and the spirit of my understanding shall answer for me.

20:4 Hoc scio a principio, ex quo positus est homo super terram,

20:4 This I know from the beginning, since man was placed upon the earth,

20:5 quod laus impiorum brevis sit, et gaudium hypocritæ ad instar puncti.

20:5 That the praise of the wicked is short, and the joy of the hypocrite but for a moment.

20:6 Si ascenderit usque ad cælum superbia ejus, et caput ejus nubes tetigerit,

20:6 If his pride mount up even to heaven, and his head touch the clouds:

20:7 quasi sterquilinium in fine perdetur, et qui eum viderant, dicent : Ubi est ?

20:7 In the end he shall be destroyed like a dunghill, and they that had seen him, shall say: Where is he?

20:8 Velut somnium avolans non invenietur : transiet sicut visio nocturna.

20:8 As a dream that fleeth away he shall not be found, he shall pass as a vision of the night:

20:9 Oculus qui eum viderat non videbit, neque ultra intuebitur eum locus suus.

20:9 The eyes that had seen him, shall see him no more, neither shall his place any more behold him.

20:10 Filii ejus atterentur egestate, et manus illius reddent ei dolorem suum.

20:10 His children shall be oppressed with want, and his hands shall render to him his sorrow.

20:11 Ossa ejus implebuntur vitiis adolescentiæ ejus, et cum eo in pulvere dormient.

20:11 His bones shall be filled with the vices of his youth, and they shall sleep with him in the dust.

20:12 Cum enim dulce fuerit in ore ejus malum, abscondet illud sub lingua sua.

20:12 For when evil shall be sweet in his mouth, he will hide it under his tongue.

20:13 Parcet illi, et non derelinquet illud, et celabit in gutture suo.

20:13 He will spare it, and not leave it, and will hide it in his throat.

20:14 Panis ejus in utero illius vertetur in fel aspidum intrinsecus.

20:14 His bread in his belly shall be turned into the gall of asps within him,

20:15 Divitias quas devoravit evomet, et de ventre illius extrahet eas Deus.

20:15 The riches which he hath swallowed, he shall vomit up, and God shall draw them out of his belly.

20:16 Caput aspidum suget, et occidet eum lingua viperæ.

20:16 He shall suck the head of asps, and the viper's tongue shall kill him.

20:17 (Non videat rivulos fluminis, torrentes mellis et butyri.)

20:17 Let him not see the streams of the river, the brooks of honey and of butter.

20:18 Luet quæ fecit omnia, nec tamen consumetur : juxta multitudinem adinventionum suarum, sic et sustinebit.

20:18 He shall be punished for all that he did, and yet shall not be consumed: according to the multitude of his devices so also shall he suffer.

20:19 Quoniam confringens nudavit pauperes : domum rapuit, et non ædificavit eam.

20:19 Because he broke in and stripped the poor: he hath violently taken away a house which he did not build.

20:20 Nec est satiatus venter ejus : et cum habuerit quæ concupierat, possidere non poterit.

20:20 And yet his belly was not filled: and when he hath the things he coveted, he shall not be able to possess them.

20:21 Non remansit de cibo ejus, et propterea nihil permanebit de bonis ejus.

20:21 There was nothing left of his meat, and therefore nothing shall continue of his goods:

20:22 Cum satiatus fuerit, arctabitur : æstuabit, et omnis dolor irruet super eum.

20:22 When he shall be filled, he shall be straitened, he shall burn, and every sorrow shall fall upon him.

20:23 Utinam impleatur venter ejus, ut emittat in eum iram furoris sui, et pluat super illum bellum suum.

20:23 May his belly be filled, that God may send forth the wrath of his indignation upon him, and rain down his war upon him.

20:24 Fugiet arma ferrea, et irruet in arcum æreum.

20:24 He shall flee from weapons of iron, and shall fall upon a bow of brass.

20:25 Eductus, et egrediens de vagina sua, et fulgurans in amaritudine sua : vadent et venient super eum horribiles.

20:25 The sword is drawn out, and cometh forth from its scabbard, and glittereth in his bitterness: the terrible ones shall go and come upon him.

20:26 Omnes tenebræ absconditæ sunt in occultis ejus ; devorabit eum ignis qui non succenditur : affligetur relictus in tabernaculo suo.

20:26 All darkness is hid in his secret places: a fire that is not kindled shall devour him, he shall be afflicted when left in his tabernacle.

20:27 Revelabunt cæli iniquitatem ejus, et terra consurget adversus eum.

20:27 The heavens shall reveal his iniquity, and the earth shall rise up against him.

20:28 Apertum erit germen domus illius : detrahetur in die furoris Dei.

20:28 The offspring of his house shall be exposed, he shall be pulled down in the day of God's wrath.

20:29 Hæc est pars hominis impii a Deo, et hæreditas verborum ejus a Domino.

20:29 This is the portion of a wicked man from God, and the inheritance of his doings from the Lord.

Chapter 21

21:1 Respondens autem Job, dixit :

21:1 Then Job answered, and said:

21:2 Audite, quæso, sermones meos, et agite pœnitentiam.

21:2 Hear, I beseech you, my words, and do penance.

21:3 Sustinete me, et ego loquar : et post mea, si videbitur, verba, ridete.

21:3 Suffer me, and I will speak, and after, if you please, laugh at my words.

21:4 Numquid contra hominem disputatio mea est, ut merito non debeam contristari ?

21:4 Is my debate against man, that I should not have just reason to be troubled?

21:5 Attendite me et obstupescite, et superponite digitum ori vestro.

21:5 Hearken to me and be astonished, and lay your finger on your mouth.

21:6 Et ego, quando recordatus fuero, pertimesco, et concutit carnem meam tremor.

21:6 As for me, when I remember, I am afraid, and trembling taketh hold on my flesh.

21:7 Quare ergo impii vivunt, sublevati sunt, confortatique divitiis ?

21:7 Why then do the wicked live, are they advanced, and strengthened with riches?

21:8 Semen eorum permanet coram eis : propinquorum turba et nepotum in conspectu eorum.

21:8 Their seed continueth before them, a multitude of kinsmen, and of children's children in their sight.

21:9 Domus eorum securæ sunt et pacatæ, et non est virga Dei super illos.

21:9 Their houses are secure and peaceable, and the rod of God is not upon them.

21:10 Bos eorum concepit, et non abortivit : vacca peperit, et non est privata fœtu suo.

21:10 Their cattle have conceived, and failed not: their cow has calved, and is not deprived of her fruit.

21:11 Egrediuntur quasi greges parvuli eorum, et infantes eorum exultant lusibus.

21:11 Their little ones go out like a flock, and their children dance and play.

21:12 Tenent tympanum et citharam, et gaudent ad sonitum organi.

21:12 They take the timbrel, and the harp, and rejoice at the sound of the organ.

21:13 Ducunt in bonis dies suos, et in puncto ad inferna descendunt.

21:13 They spend their days in wealth, and in a moment they go down to hell.

21:14 Qui dixerunt Deo : Recede a nobis, et scientiam viarum tuarum nolumus.

21:14 Who have said to God: Depart from us, we desire not the knowledge of thy ways.

21:15 Quis est Omnipotens, ut serviamus ei ? et quid nobis prodest si oraverimus illum ?

21:15 Who is the Almighty, that we should serve him? and what doth it profit us if we pray to him?

21:16 Verumtamen quia non sunt in manu eorum bona sua, consilium impiorum longe sit a me.

21:16 Yet because their good things are not in their hand, may the counsel of the wicked be far from me.

21:17 Quoties lucerna impiorum extinguetur, et superveniet eis inundatio, et dolores dividet furoris sui ?

21:17 How often shall the lamp of the wicked be put out, and a deluge come upon them, and he shall distribute the sorrows of his wrath?

21:18 Erunt sicut paleæ ante faciem venti, et sicut favilla quam turbo dispergit.

21:18 They shall be as chaff before the face of the wind, and as ashes which the whirlwind scattereth.

21:19 Deus servabit filiis illius dolorem patris, et cum reddiderit, tunc sciet.

21:19 God shall lay up the sorrow of the father for his children: and when he shall repay, then shall he know.

21:20 Videbunt oculi ejus interfectionem suam, et de furore Omnipotentis bibet.

21:20 His eyes shall see his own destruction, and he shall drink of the wrath of the Almighty.

21:21 Quid enim ad eum pertinet de domo sua post se, et si numerus mensium ejus dimidietur ?

21:21 For what is it to him what befalleth his house after him: and if the number of his months be diminished by one half?

21:22 Numquid Deus docebit quispiam scientiam, qui excelsos judicat ?

21:22 Shall any one teach God knowledge, who judgeth those that are high?

21:23 Iste moritur robustus et sanus, dives et felix :

21:23 One man dieth strong, and hale, rich and happy.

21:24 viscera ejus plena sunt adipe, et medullis ossa illius irrigantur :

21:24 His bowels are full of fat, and his bones are moistened with marrow.

21:25 alius vero moritur in amaritudine animæ absque ullis opibus :

21:25 But another dieth in bitterness of soul without any riches:

21:26 et tamen simul in pulvere dormient, et vermes operient eos.

21:26 And yet they shall sleep together in the dust, and worms shall cover them.

21:27 Certe novi cogitationes vestras, et sententias contra me iniquas.

21:27 Surely I know your thoughts, and your unjust judgments against me.

21:28 Dicitis enim : Ubi est domus principis ? et ubi tabernacula impiorum ?

21:28 For you say: Where is the house of the prince? and where are the dwelling places of the wicked?

21:29 Interrogate quemlibet de viatoribus, et hæc eadem illum intelligere cognoscetis :

21:29 Ask any one of them that go by the way, and you shall perceive that he knoweth these same things.

21:30 quia in diem perditionis servatur malus, et ad diem furoris ducetur.

21:30 Because the wicked man is reserved to the day of destruction, and he shall be brought to the day of wrath.

21:31 Quis arguet coram eo viam ejus ? et quæ fecit, quis reddet illi ?

21:31 Who shall reprove his way to his face? and who shall repay him what he hath done?

21:32 Ipse ad sepulchra ducetur, et in congerie mortuorum vigilabit.

21:32 He shall be brought to the graves, and shall watch in the heap of the dead.

21:33 Dulcis fuit glareis Cocyti, et post se omnem hominem trahet, et ante se innumerabiles.

21:33 He hath been acceptable to the gravel of Cocytus, and he shall draw every man after him, and there are innumerable before him.

21:34 Quomodo igitur consolamini me frustra, cum responsio vestra repugnare ostensa sit veritati ?

21:34 How then do ye comfort me in vain, whereas your answer is shewn to be repugnant to truth?

Chapter 22

22:1 Respondens autem Eliphaz Themanites, dixit :

22:1 Then Eliphaz the Themanite answered, and said:

22:2 Numquid Deo potest comparari homo, etiam cum perfectæ fuerit scientiæ ?

22:2 Can man be compared with God, even though he were of perfect knowledge?

22:3 Quid prodest Deo, si justus fueris ? aut quid ei confers, si immaculata fuerit via tua ?

22:3 What doth it profit God if thou be just? or what dost thou give him if thy way be unspotted?

22:4 Numquid timens arguet te, et veniet tecum in judicium,

22:4 Shall he reprove thee for fear, and come with thee into judgment:

22:5 et non propter malitiam tuam plurimam, et infinitas iniquitates tuas ?

22:5 And not for thy manifold wickedness and thy infinite iniquities?

22:6 Abstulisti enim pignus fratrum tuorum sine causa, et nudos spoliasti vestibus.

22:6 For thou hast taken away the pledge of thy brethren without cause, and stripped them naked of their clothing.

22:7 Aquam lasso non dedisti, et esurienti subtraxisti panem.

22:7 Thou hast not given water to the weary, thou hast withdrawn bread from the hungry.

22:8 In fortitudine brachii tui possidebas terram, et potentissimus obtinebas eam.

22:8 In the strength of thy arm thou didst possess the land, and being the most mighty thou holdest it.

22:9 Viduas dimisisti vacuas, et lacertos pupillorum comminuisti.

22:9 Thou hast sent widows away empty, and the arms of the fatherless thou hast broken in pieces.

22:10 Propterea circumdatus es laqueis, et conturbat te formido subita.

22:10 Therefore art thou surrounded with snares, and sudden fear troubleth thee.

22:11 Et putabas te tenebras non visurum, et impetu aquarum inundantium non oppressum iri ?

22:11 And didst thou think that thou shouldst not see darkness, and that thou shouldst not be covered with the violence of overflowing waters?

22:12 an non cogitas quod Deus excelsior cælo sit, et super stellarum verticem sublimetur ?

22:12 Dost not thou think that God is higher than heaven, and is elevated above the height of the stars?

22:13 Et dicis : Quid enim novit Deus ? et quasi per caliginem judicat.

22:13 And thou sayst: What doth God know? and he judgeth as it were through a mist.

22:14 Nubes latibulum ejus, nec nostra considerat, et circa cardines cæli perambulat.

22:14 The clouds are his covert, and he doth not consider our things, and he walketh about the poles of heaven.

22:15 Numquid semitam sæculorum custodire cupis, quam calcaverunt viri iniqui,

22:15 Dost thou desire to keep the path of ages, which wicked men have spurned?

22:16 qui sublati sunt ante tempus suum, et fluvius subvertit fundamentum eorum ?

22:16 Who were taken away before their time, and a flood hath overthrown their foundation.

22:17 Qui dicebant Deo : Recede a nobis : et quasi nihil posset facere Omnipotens, æstimabant eum,

22:17 Who said to God: Depart from us: and looked upon the Almighty as if he could do nothing:

22:18 cum ille implesset domos eorum bonis : quorum sententia procul sit a me.

22:18 Whereas he had filled their houses with good things: whose way of thinking be far from me.

22:19 Videbunt justi, et lætabuntur, et innocens subsannabit eos :

22:19 The just shall see, and shall rejoice, and the innocent shall laugh them to scorn.

22:20 nonne succisa est erectio eorum ? et reliquias eorum devoravit ignis ?

22:20 Is not their exaltation cut down, and hath not fire devoured the remnants of them?

22:21 Acquiesce igitur ei, et habeto pacem, et per hæc habebis fructus optimos.

22:21 Submit thyself then to him, and be at peace: and thereby thou shalt have the best fruits.

22:22 Suscipe ex ore illius legem, et pone sermones ejus in corde tuo.

22:22 Receive the law of his mouth, and lay up his words in thy heart.

22:23 Si reversus fueris ad Omnipotentem, ædificaberis, et longe facies iniquitatem a tabernaculo tuo.

22:23 If thou wilt return to the Almighty, thou shalt be built up, and shalt put away iniquity far from thy tabernacle.

22:24 Dabit pro terra silicem, et pro silice torrentes aureos.

22:24 He shall give for earth flint, and for flint torrents of gold.

22:25 Eritque Omnipotens contra hostes tuos, et argentum coacervabitur tibi.

22:25 And the Almighty shall be against thy enemies, and silver shall be heaped together for thee.

22:26 Tunc super Omnipotentem deliciis afflues, et elevabis ad Deum faciem tuam.

22:26 Then shalt thou abound in delights in the Almighty, and shalt lift up thy face to God.

22:27 Rogabis eum, et exaudiet te, et vota tua reddes.

22:27 Thou shalt pray to him, and he will hear thee, and thou shalt pay vows.

22:28 Decernes rem, et veniet tibi, et in viis tuis splendebit lumen.

22:28 Thou shalt decree a thing, and it shall come to thee, and light shall shine in thy ways.

22:29 Qui enim humiliatus fuerit, erit in gloria, et qui inclinaverit oculos, ipse salvabitur.

22:29 For he that hath been humbled, shall be in glory: and he that shall bow down his eyes, he shall be saved.

22:30 Salvabitur innocens : salvabitur autem in munditia manuum suarum.

22:30 The innocent shall be saved, and he shall be saved by the cleanness of his hands.

Chapter 23

23:1 Respondens autem Job, ait :

23:1 Then Job answered, and said:

23:2 Nunc quoque in amaritudine est sermo meus, et manus plagæ meæ aggravata est super gemitum meum.

23:2 Now also my words are in bitterness, and the hand of my scourge is more grievous than my mourning.

23:3 Quis mihi tribuat ut cognoscam et inveniam illum, et veniam usque ad solium ejus ?

23:3 Who will grant me that I might know and find him, and come even to his throne?

23:4 Ponam coram eo judicium, et os meum replebo increpationibus :

23:4 I would set judgment before him, and would fill my mouth with complaints.

23:5 ut sciam verba quæ mihi respondeat, et intelligam quid loquatur mihi.

23:5 That I might know the words that he would answer me, and understand what he would say to me.

23:6 Nolo multa fortitudine contendat mecum, nec magnitudinis suæ mole me premat.

23:6 I would not that he should contend with me with much strength, nor overwhelm me with the weight of his greatness.

23:7 Proponat æquitatem contra me, et perveniat ad victoriam judicium meum.

23:7 Let him propose equity against me, and let my judgment come to victory.

23:8 Si ad orientem iero, non apparet ; si ad occidentem, non intelligam eum.

23:8 But if I go to the east, he appeareth not; if to the west, I shall not understand him.

23:9 Si ad sinistram, quid agam ? non apprehendam eum ; si me vertam ad dexteram, non videbo illum.

23:9 If to the left hand, what shall I do? I shall not take hold on him: if I turn myself to the right hand, I shall not see him.

23:10 Ipse vero scit viam meam, et probavit me quasi aurum quod per ignem transit.

23:10 But he knoweth my way, and has tried me as gold that passeth through the fire:

23:11 Vestigia ejus secutus est pes meus : viam ejus custodivi, et non declinavi ex ea.

23:11 My foot hath followed his steps, I have kept his way, and have not declined from it.

23:12 A mandatis labiorum ejus non recessi, et in sinu meo abscondi verba oris ejus.

23:12 I have not departed from the commandments of his lips, and the words of his mouth I have hid in my bosom.

23:13 Ipse enim solus est, et nemo avertere potest cogitationem ejus : et anima ejus quodcumque voluit, hoc fecit.

23:13 For he is alone, and no man can turn away his thought: and whatsoever his soul hath desired, that hath he done.

23:14 Cum expleverit in me voluntatem suam, et alia multa similia præsto sunt ei.

23:14 And when he shall have fulfilled his will in me, many other like things are also at hand with him.

23:15 Et idcirco a facie ejus turbatus sum, et considerans eum, timore sollicitor.

23:15 And therefore I am troubled at his presence, and when I consider him, I am made pensive with fear.

23:16 Deus mollivit cor meum, et Omnipotens conturbavit me.

23:16 God hath softened my heart, and the Almighty hath troubled me.

23:17 Non enim perii propter imminentes tenebras, nec faciem meam operuit caligo.

23:17 For I have not perished because of the darkness that hangs over me, neither hath the mist covered my face.

Chapter 24

24:1 Ab Omnipotente non sunt abscondita tempora : qui autem noverunt eum, ignorant dies illius.

24:1 Times are not hid from the Almighty: but they that know him, know not his days.

24:2 Alii terminos transtulerunt ; diripuerunt greges, et paverunt eos.

24:2 Some have removed landmarks, have taken away flocks by force, and fed them.

24:3 Asinum pupillorum abegerunt, et abstulerunt pro pignore bovem viduæ.

24:3 They have driven away the ass of the fatherless, and have taken away the widow's ox for a pledge.

24:4 Subverterunt pauperum viam, et oppresserunt pariter mansuetos terræ.

24:4 They have overturned the way of the poor, and have oppressed together the meek of the earth.

24:5 Alii quasi onagri in deserto egrediuntur ad opus suum : vigilantes ad prædam, præparant panem liberis.

24:5 Others like wild asses in the desert go forth to their work: by watching for a prey they get bread for their children.

24:6 Agrum non suum demetunt, et vineam ejus, quem vi oppresserint, vindemiant.

24:6 They reap the field that is not their own, and gather the vintage of his vineyard whom by violence they have oppressed.

24:7 Nudos dimittunt homines, indumenta tollentes, quibus non est operimentum in frigore :

24:7 They send men away naked, taking away their clothes who have no covering in the cold:

24:8 quos imbres montium rigant, et non habentes velamen, amplexantur lapides.

24:8 Who are wet, with the showers of the mountains, and having no covering embrace the stones.

24:9 Vim fecerunt deprædantes pupillos, et vulgum pauperem spoliaverunt.

24:9 They have violently robbed the fatherless, and stripped the poor common people.

24:10 Nudis et incedentibus absque vestitu, et esurientibus tulerunt spicas.

24:10 From the naked and them that go without clothing, and from the hungry they have taken away the ears of corn.

24:11 Inter acervos eorum meridiati sunt, qui calcatis torcularibus sitiunt.

24:11 They have taken their rest at noon among the stores of them, who after having trodden the winepresses suffer thirst.

24:12 De civitatibus fecerunt viros gemere, et anima vulneratorum clamavit : et Deus inultum abire non patitur.

24:12 Out of the cities they have made men to groan, and the soul of the wounded hath cried out, and God doth not suffer it to pass unrevenged.

24:13 Ipsi fuerunt rebelles lumini : nescierunt vias ejus, nec reversi sunt per semitas ejus.

24:13 They have been rebellious to the light, they have not known his ways, neither have they returned by his paths.

24:14 Mane primo consurgit homicida ; interficit egenum et pauperem : per noctem vero erit quasi fur.

24:14 The murderer riseth at the very break of day, he killeth the needy, and the poor man: but in the night he will be as a thief.

24:15 Oculus adulteri observat caliginem, dicens : Non me videbit oculus : et operiet vultum suum.

24:15 The eye of the adulterer observeth darkness, saying: No eye shall see me: and he will cover his face.

24:16 Perfodit in tenebris domos, sicut in die condixerant sibi, et ignoraverunt lucem.

24:16 He diggeth through houses in the dark, as in the day they had appointed for themselves, and they have not known the light.

24:17 Si subito apparuerit aurora, arbitrantur umbram mortis : et sic in tenebris quasi in luce ambulant.

24:17 If the morning suddenly appear, it is to them the shadow of death: and they walk in darkness as if it were in light.

24:18 Levis est super faciem aquæ : maledicta sit pars ejus in terra, nec ambulet per viam vinearum.

24:18 He is light upon the face of the water: cursed be his portion on the earth, let him not walk by the way of the vineyards.

24:19 Ad nimium calorem transeat ab aquis nivium, et usque ad inferos peccatum illius.

24:19 Let him pass from the snow waters to excessive heat, and his sin even to hell.

24:20 Obliviscatur ejus misericordia ; dulcedo illius vermes : non sit in recordatione, sed conteratur quasi lignum infructuosum.

24:20 Let mercy forget him: may worms be his sweetness: let him be remembered no more, but be broken in pieces as an unfruitful tree.

24:21 Pavit enim sterilem quæ non parit, et viduæ bene non fecit.

24:21 For he hath fed the barren that beareth not, and to the widow he hath done no good.

24:22 Detraxit fortes in fortitudine sua, et cum steterit, non credet vitæ suæ.

24:22 He hath pulled down the strong by his might: and when he standeth up, he shall not trust to his life.

24:23 Dedit ei Deus locum pœnitentiæ, et ille abutitur eo in superbiam : oculi autem ejus sunt in viis illius.

24:23 God hath given him place for penance, and he abuseth it unto pride: but his eyes are upon his ways.

24:24 Elevati sunt ad modicum, et non subsistent : et humiliabuntur sicut omnia, et auferentur, et sicut summitates spicarum conterentur.

24:24 They are lifted up for a little while and shall not stand, and shall be brought down as all things, and shall be taken away, and as the tops of the ears of corn they shall be broken.

24:25 Quod si non est ita, quis me potest arguere esse mentitum, et ponere ante Deum verba mea ?

24:25 And if it be not so, who can convince me that I have lied, and set my words before God?

Chapter 25

25:1 Respondens autem Baldad Suhites, dixit :

25:1 Then Baldad the Suhite answered, and said:

25:2 Potestas et terror apud eum est, qui facit concordiam in sublimibus suis.

25:2 Power and terror are with him, who maketh peace in his high places.

25:3 Numquid est numerus militum ejus ? et super quem non surget lumen illius ?

25:3 Is there any numbering of his soldiers? and upon whom shall not his light arise?

25:4 Numquid justificari potest homo comparatus Deo ? aut apparere mundus natus de muliere ?

25:4 Can man be justified compared with God, or he that is born of a woman appear clean?

25:5 Ecce luna etiam non splendet, et stellæ non sunt mundæ in conspectu ejus :

25:5 Behold even the moon doth not shine, and the stars are not pure in his sight.

25:6 quanto magis homo putredo, et filius hominis vermis ?

25:6 How much more is man than rottenness and the son of man than a worm?

Chapter 26

26:1 Respondens autem Job dixit :

26:1 Then Job answered, and said:

26:2 Cujus adjutor es ? numquid imbecillis ? et sustentas brachium ejus qui non est fortis ?

26:2 Whose helper art thou? is it of him that is weak? and dost thou hold up the arm of him that has no strength?

26:3 Cui dedisti consilium ? forsitan illi qui non habet sapientiam : et prudentiam tuam ostendisti plurimam.

26:3 To whom hast thou given counsel? perhaps to him that hath no wisdom, and thou hast shewn thy very great prudence.

26:4 Quem docere voluisti ? nonne eum qui fecit spiramentum ?

26:4 Whom hast thou desired to teach? was it not him that made life?

26:5 Ecce gigantes gemunt sub aquis, et qui habitant cum eis.

26:5 Behold the giants groan under the waters, and they that dwell with them.

26:6 Nudus est infernus coram illo, et nullum est operimentum perditioni.

26:6 Hell is naked before him, and there is no covering for destruction.

26:7 Qui extendit aquilonem super vacuum, et appendit terram super nihilum.

26:7 He stretched out the north over the empty space, and hangeth the earth upon nothing.

26:8 Qui ligat aquas in nubibus suis, ut non erumpant pariter deorsum.

26:8 He bindeth up the waters in his clouds, so that they break not out and fall down together.

26:9 Qui tenet vultum solii sui, et expandit super illud nebulam suam.

26:9 He withholdeth the face of his throne, and spreadeth his cloud over it.

26:10 Terminum circumdedit aquis, usque dum finiantur lux et tenebræ.

26:10 He hath set bounds about the waters, till light and darkness come to an end.

26:11 Columnæ cæli contremiscunt, et pavent ad nutum ejus.

26:11 The pillars of heaven tremble, and dread at his beck.

26:12 In fortitudine illius repente maria congregata sunt, et prudentia ejus percussit superbum.

26:12 By his power the seas are suddenly gathered together, and his wisdom has struck the proud one.

26:13 Spiritus ejus ornavit cælos, et obstetricante manu ejus, eductus est coluber tortuosus.

26:13 His spirit hath adorned the heavens, and his obstetric hand brought forth the winding serpent.

26:14 Ecce hæc ex parte dicta sunt viarum ejus : et cum vix parvam stillam sermonis ejus audierimus, quis poterit tonitruum magnitudinis illius intueri ?

26:14 Lo, these things are said in part of his ways: and seeing we have heard scarce a little drop of his word, who shall be able to behold the thunder of his greatness?

Chapter 27

27:1 Addidit quoque Job, assumens parabolam suam, et dixit :

27:1 Job also added, taking up his parable, and said:

27:2 Vivit Deus, qui abstulit judicium meum, et Omnipotens, qui ad amaritudinem adduxit animam meam.

27:2 As God liveth, who hath taken away my judgment, and the Almighty, who hath brought my soul to bitterness,

27:3 Quia donec superest halitus in me, et spiritus Dei in naribus meis,

27:3 As long as breath remaineth in me, and the spirit of God in my nostrils,

27:4 non loquentur labia mea iniquitatem, nec lingua mea meditabitur mendacium.

27:4 My lips shall not speak iniquity, neither shall my tongue contrive lying.

27:5 Absit a me ut justos vos esse judicem : donec deficiam, non recedam ab innocentia mea.

27:5 God forbid that I should judge you to be just: till I die I will not depart from my innocence.

27:6 Justificationem meam, quam cœpi tenere, non deseram : neque enim reprehendit me cor meum in omni vita mea.

27:6 My justification, which I have begun to hold, I will not forsake: for my heart doth not reprehend me in all my life.

27:7 Sit ut impius, inimicus meus, et adversarius meus quasi iniquus.

27:7 Let my enemy be as the ungodly, and my adversary as the wicked one.

27:8 Quæ est enim spes hypocritæ, si avare rapiat, et non liberet Deus animam ejus ?

27:8 For what is the hope of the hypocrite if through covetousness he take by violence, and God deliver not his soul?

27:9 Numquid Deus audiet clamorem ejus, cum venerit super eum angustia ?

27:9 Will God hear his cry, when distress shall come upon him?

27:10 aut poterit in Omnipotente delectari, et invocare Deum omni tempore ?

27:10 Or can he delight himself in the Almighty, and call upon God at all times?

27:11 Docebo vos per manum Dei quæ Omnipotens habeat, nec abscondam.

27:11 I will teach you by the hand of God, what the Almighty hath, and I will not conceal it.

27:12 Ecce vos omnes nostis : et quid sine causa vana loquimini ?

27:12 Behold you all know it, and why do you speak vain things without cause?

27:13 Hæc est pars hominis impii apud Deum, et hæreditas violentorum, quam ob Omnipotente suscipient.

27:13 This is the portion of a wicked man with God, and the inheritance of the violent, which they shall receive of the Almighty.

27:14 Si multiplicati fuerint filii ejus, in gladio erunt, et nepotes ejus non saturabuntur pane :

27:14 If his sons be multiplied, they shall be for the sword, and his grandsons shall not be filled with bread.

27:15 qui reliqui fuerint ex eo sepelientur in interitu, et viduæ illius non plorabunt.

27:15 They that shall remain of him, shall be buried in death, and his widows shall not weep.

27:16 Si comportaverit quasi terram argentum, et sicut lutum præparaverit vestimenta :

27:16 If he shall heap together silver as earth, and prepare raiment as clay,

27:17 præparabit quidem, sed justus vestietur illis, et argentum innocens dividet.

27:17 He shall prepare indeed, but the just man shall be clothed with it: and the innocent shall divide the silver.

27:18 Ædificavit sicut tinea domum suam, et sicut custos fecit umbraculum.

27:18 He hath built his house as a moth, and as a keeper he hath made a booth.

27:19 Dives, cum dormierit, nihil secum auferet : aperiet oculos suos, et nihil inveniet.

27:19 The rich man when he shall sleep shall take away nothing with him: he shall open his eyes and find nothing.

27:20 Apprehendet eum quasi aqua inopia : nocte opprimet eum tempestas.

27:20 Poverty like water shall take hold on him, a tempest shall oppress him in the night:

27:21 Tollet eum ventus urens, et auferet, et velut turbo rapiet eum de loco suo.

27:21 A burning wind shall take him up, and carry him away, and as a whirlwind shall snatch him from his place.

27:22 Et mittet super eum, et non parcet : de manu ejus fugiens fugiet.

27:22 And he shall cast upon him, and shall not spare: out of his hand he would willingly flee.

27:23 Stringet super eum manus suas, et sibilabit super illum, intuens locum ejus.

27:23 He shall clasp his hands upon him, and shall hiss at him, beholding his place.

Chapter 28

28:1 Habet argentum venarum suarum principia, et auro locus est in quo conflatur.

28:1 Silver hath beginnings of its veins, and gold hath a place wherein it is melted.

28:2 Ferrum de terra tollitur, et lapis solutus calore in æs vertitur.

28:2 Iron is taken out of the earth, and stone melted with heat is turned into brass.

28:3 Tempus posuit tenebris, et universorum finem ipse considerat : lapidem quoque caliginis et umbram mortis.

28:3 He hath set a time for darkness, and the end of all things he considereth, the stone also that is in the dark and the shadow of death.

28:4 Dividit torrens a populo peregrinante eos quos oblitus est pes egentis hominis, et invios.

28:4 The flood divideth from the people that are on their journey, those whom the food of the needy man hath forgotten, and who cannot be come at.

28:5 Terra de qua oriebatur panis, in loco suo igni subversa est.

28:5 The land, out of which bread grew in its place, hath been overturned with fire.

28:6 Locus sapphiri lapides ejus, et glebæ illius aurum.

28:6 The stones of it are the place of sapphires, and the clods of it are gold.

28:7 Semitam ignoravit avis, nec intuitus est eam oculus vulturis.

28:7 The bird hath not known the path, neither hath the eye of the vulture beheld it.

28:8 Non calcaverunt eam filii institorum, nec pertransivit per eam leæna.

28:8 The children of the merchants have not trodden it, neither hath the lioness passed by it.

28:9 Ad silicem extendit manum suam : subvertit a radicibus montes.

28:9 He hath stretched forth his hand to the flint, he hath overturned mountains from the roots.

28:10 In petris rivos excidit, et omne pretiosum vidit oculus ejus.

28:10 In the rocks he hath cut out rivers, and his eye hath seen every precious thing.

28:11 Profunda quoque fluviorum scrutatus est, et abscondita in lucem produxit.

28:11 The depths also of rivers he hath searched, and hidden things he hath brought forth to light.

28:12 Sapientia vero ubi invenitur ? et quis est locus intelligentiæ ?

28:12 But where is wisdom to be found, and where is the place of understanding?

28:13 Nescit homo pretium ejus, nec invenitur in terra suaviter viventium.

28:13 Man knoweth not the price thereof, neither is it found in the land of them that live in delights.

28:14 Abyssus dicit : Non est in me, et mare loquitur : Non est mecum.

28:14 The depth saith: It is not in me: and the sea saith: It is not with me.

28:15 Non dabitur aurum obrizum pro ea, nec appendetur argentum in commutatione ejus.

28:15 The finest gold shall not purchase it, neither shall silver be weighed in exchange for it.

28:16 Non conferetur tinctis Indiæ coloribus, nec lapidi sardonycho pretiosissimo vel sapphiro.

28:16 It shall not be compared with the dyed colours of India, or with the most precious stone sardonyx, or the sapphire.

28:17 Non adæquabitur ei aurum vel vitrum, nec commutabuntur pro ea vasa auri.

28:17 Gold or crystal cannot equal it, neither shall any vessels of gold be changed for it.

28:18 Excelsa et eminentia non memorabuntur comparatione ejus : trahitur autem sapientia de occultis.

28:18 High and eminent things shall not be mentioned in comparison of it: but wisdom is drawn out of secret places.

28:19 Non adæquabitur ei topazius de Æthiopia, nec tincturæ mundissimæ componetur.

28:19 The topaz of Ethiopia shall not be equal to it, neither shall it be compared to the cleanest dyeing.

28:20 Unde ergo sapientia venit ? et quis est locus intelligentiæ ?

28:20 Whence then cometh wisdom? and where is the place of understanding?

28:21 Abscondita est ab oculis omnium viventium : volucres quoque cæli latet.

28:21 It is hid from the eyes of all living, and the fowls of the air know it not.

28:22 Perditio et mors dixerunt : Auribus nostris audivimus famam ejus.

28:22 Destruction and death have said: With our ears we have heard the fame thereof.

28:23 Deus intelligit viam ejus, et ipse novit locum illius.

28:23 God understandeth the way of it, and he knoweth the place thereof.

28:24 Ipse enim fines mundi intuetur, et omnia quæ sub cælo sunt respicit.

28:24 For he beholdeth the ends of the world: and looketh on all things that are under heaven.

28:25 Qui fecit ventis pondus, et aquas appendit in mensura.

28:25 Who made a weight for the winds, and weighed the waters by measure.

28:26 Quando ponebat pluviis legem, et viam procellis sonantibus :

28:26 When he gave a law for the rain, and a way for the sounding storms.

28:27 tunc vidit illam et enarravit, et præparavit, et investigavit.

28:27 Then he saw it, and declared, and prepared, and searched it.

28:28 Et dixit homini : Ecce timor Domini, ipsa est sapientia ; et recedere a malo, intelligentia.

28:28 And he said to man: Behold the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom: and to depart from evil, is understanding.

Chapter 29

29:1 Addidit quoque Job, assumens parabolam suam, et dixit :

29:1 Job also added, taking up his parable, and said:

29:2 Quis mihi tribuat ut sim juxta menses pristinos, secundum dies quibus Deus custodiebat me ?

29:2 Who will grant me, that I might be according to the months past, according to the days in which God kept me?

29:3 Quando splendebat lucerna ejus super caput meum, et ad lumen ejus ambulabam in tenebris :

29:3 When his lamp shined over my head, and I walked by his light in darkness?

29:4 sicut fui in diebus adolescentiæ meæ, quando secreto Deus erat in tabernaculo meo :

29:4 As I was in the days of my youth, when God was secretly in my tabernacle?

29:5 quando erat Omnipotens mecum, et in circuitu meo pueri mei :

29:5 When the Almighty was with me: and my servants round about me?

29:6 quando lavabam pedes meos butyro, et petra fundebat mihi rivos olei :

29:6 When I washed my feet with butter, and the rock poured me out rivers of oil?

29:7 quando procedebam ad portam civitatis, et in platea parabant cathedram mihi.

29:7 When I went out to the gate of the city, and in the street they prepared me a chair?

29:8 Videbant me juvenes, et abscondebantur : et senes assurgentes stabant.

29:8 The young men saw me, and hid themselves: and the old men rose up and stood.

29:9 Principes cessabant loqui, et digitum superponebant ori suo.

29:9 The princes ceased to speak, and laid the finger on their mouth.

29:10 Vocem suam cohibebant duces, et lingua eorum gutturi suo adhærebat.

29:10 The rulers held their peace, and their tongue cleaved to their throat.

29:11 Auris audiens beatificabat me, et oculus videns testimonium reddebat mihi :

29:11 The ear that heard me blessed me, and the eye that saw me gave witness to me:

29:12 eo quod liberassem pauperem vociferantem, et pupillum cui non esset adjutor.

29:12 Because I had delivered the poor man that cried out; and the fatherless, that had no helper.

29:13 Benedictio perituri super me veniebat, et cor viduæ consolatus sum.

29:13 The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me, and I comforted the heart of the widow.

29:14 Justitia indutus sum, et vestivi me, sicut vestimento et diademate, judicio meo.

29:14 I was clad with justice: and I clothed myself with my judgment, as with a robe and a diadem.

29:15 Oculus fui cæco, et pes claudo.

29:15 I was an eye to the blind, and a foot to the lame.

29:16 Pater eram pauperum, et causam quam nesciebam diligentissime investigabam.

29:16 I was the father of the poor: and the cause which I knew not, I searched out most diligently.

29:17 Conterebam molas iniqui, et de dentibus illius auferebam prædam.

29:17 I broke the jaws of the wicked man, and out of his teeth I took away the prey.

29:18 Dicebamque : In nidulo meo moriar, et sicut palma multiplicabo dies.

29:18 And I said: I shall die in my nest, and as a palm tree shall multiply my days.

29:19 Radix mea aperta est secus aquas, et ros morabitur in messione mea.

29:19 My root is opened beside the waters, and dew shall continue in my harvest.

29:20 Gloria mea semper innovabitur, et arcus meus in manu mea instaurabitur.

29:20 My glory shall always be renewed, and my bow in my hand shall be repaired.

29:21 Qui me audiebant, expectabant sententiam, et intenti tacebant ad consilium meum.

29:21 They that heard me, waited for my sentence, and being attentive held their peace at my counsel.

29:22 Verbis meis addere nihil audebant, et super illos stillabat eloquium meum.

29:22 To my words they durst add nothing, and my speech dropped upon them.

29:23 Expectabant me sicut pluviam, et os suum aperiebant quasi ad imbrem serotinum.

29:23 They waited for me as for rain, and they opened their mouth as for a latter shower.

29:24 Siquando ridebam ad eos, non credebant : et lux vultus mei non cadebat in terram.

29:24 If at any time I laughed on them, they believed not, and the light of my countenance fell not on earth.

29:25 Si voluissem ire ad eos, sedebam primus : cumque sederem quasi rex, circumstante exercitu, eram tamen mœrentium consolator.

29:25 If I had a mind to go to them, I sat first, and when I sat as a king, with his army standing about him, yet I was a comforter of them that mourned.

Chapter 30

30:1 Nunc autem derident me juniores tempore, quorum non dignabar patres ponere cum canibus gregis mei :

30:1 But now the younger in time scorn me, whose fathers I would not have set with the dogs of my flock:

30:2 quorum virtus manuum mihi erat pro nihilo, et vita ipsa putabantur indigni :

30:2 The strength of whose hands was to me as nothing, and they were thought unworthy of life itself.

30:3 egestate et fame steriles, qui rodebant in solitudine, squallentes calamitate et miseria.

30:3 Barren with want and hunger, who gnawed in the wilderness, disfigured with calamity and misery.

30:4 Et mandebant herbas, et arborum cortices, et radix juniperorum erat cibus eorum :

30:4 And they ate grass, and barks of trees, and the root of junipers was their food.

30:5 qui de convallibus ista rapientes, cum singula reperissent, ad ea cum clamore currebant.

30:5 Who snatched up these things out of the valleys, and when they had found any of them, they ran to them with a cry.

30:6 In desertis habitabant torrentium, et in cavernis terræ, vel super glaream :

30:6 They dwelt in the desert places of torrents, and in caves of earth, or upon the gravel.

30:7 qui inter hujuscemodi lætabantur, et esse sub sentibus delicias computabant :

30:7 They pleased themselves among these kind of things, and counted it delightful to be under the briers.

30:8 filii stultorum et ignobilium, et in terra penitus non parentes.

30:8 The children of foolish and base men, and not appearing at all upon the earth.

30:9 Nunc in eorum canticum versus sum, et factus sum eis in proverbium.

30:9 Now I am turned into their song, and am become their byword.

30:10 Abominantur me, et longe fugiunt a me, et faciem meam conspuere non verentur.

30:10 They abhor me, and flee far from me, and are not afraid to spit in my face.

30:11 Pharetram enim suam aperuit, et afflixit me, et frenum posuit in os meum.

30:11 For he hath opened his quiver, and hath afflicted me, and hath put a bridle into my mouth.

30:12 Ad dexteram orientis calamitates meæ illico surrexerunt : pedes meos subverterunt, et oppresserunt quasi fluctibus semitis suis.

30:12 At the right hand of my rising, my calamities forthwith arose: they have overthrown my feet, and have overwhelmed me with their paths as with waves.

30:13 Dissipaverunt itinera mea ; insidiati sunt mihi, et prævaluerunt : et non fuit qui ferret auxilium.

30:13 They have destroyed my ways, they have lain in wait against me, and they have prevailed, and there was none to help.

30:14 Quasi rupto muro, et aperta janua, irruerunt super me, et ad meas miserias devoluti sunt.

30:14 They have rushed in upon me, as when a wall is broken, and a gate opened, and have rolled themselves down to my miseries.

30:15 Redactus sum in nihilum : abstulisti quasi ventus desiderium meum, et velut nubes pertransiit salus mea.

30:15 I am brought to nothing: as a wind thou hast taken away my desire: and my prosperity hath passed away like a cloud.

30:16 Nunc autem in memetipso marcescit anima mea, et possident me dies afflictionis.

30:16 And now my soul fadeth within myself, and the days of affliction possess me.

30:17 Nocte os meum perforatur doloribus, et qui me comedunt, non dormiunt.

30:17 In the night my bone is pierced with sorrows: and they that feed upon me, do not sleep.

30:18 In multitudine eorum consumitur vestimentum meum, et quasi capitio tunicæ succinxerunt me.

30:18 With the multitude of them my garment is consumed, and they have girded me about, as with the collar of my coat.

30:19 Comparatus sum luto, et assimilatus sum favillæ et cineri.

30:19 I am compared to dirt, and am likened to embers and ashes.

30:20 Clamo ad te, et non exaudis me : sto, et non respicis me.

30:20 I cry to thee, and thou hearest me not: I stand up, and thou dost not regard me.

30:21 Mutatus es mihi in crudelem, et in duritia manus tuæ adversaris mihi.

30:21 Thou art changed to be cruel toward me, and in the hardness of thy hand thou art against me.

30:22 Elevasti me, et quasi super ventum ponens ; elisisti me valide.

30:22 Thou hast lifted me up, and set me as it were upon the wind, and thou hast mightily dashed me.

30:23 Scio quia morti trades me, ubi constituta est domus omni viventi.

30:23 I know that thou wilt deliver me to death, where a house is appointed for every one that liveth.

30:24 Verumtamen non ad consumptionem eorum emittis manum tuam : et si corruerint, ipse salvabis.

30:24 But yet thou stretchest not forth thy hand to their consumption: and if they shall fall down thou wilt save.

30:25 Flebam quondam super eo qui afflictus erat, et compatiebatur anima mea pauperi.

30:25 I wept heretofore for him that was afflicted, and my soul had compassion on the poor.

30:26 Expectabam bona, et venerunt mihi mala : præstolabar lucem, et eruperunt tenebræ.

30:26 I expected good things, and evils are come upon me: I waited for light, and darkness broke out.

30:27 Interiora mea efferbuerunt absque ulla requie : prævenerunt me dies afflictionis.

30:27 My inner parts have boiled without any rest, the days of affliction have prevented me.

30:28 Mœrens incedebam sine furore ; consurgens, in turba clamabam.

30:28 I went mourning without indignation; I rose up, and cried in the crowd.

30:29 Frater fui draconum, et socius struthionum.

30:29 I was the brother of dragons, and companion of ostriches.

30:30 Cutis mea denigrata est super me, et ossa mea aruerunt præ caumate.

30:30 My skin is become black upon me, and my bones are dried up with heat.

30:31 Versa est in luctum cithara mea, et organum meum in vocem flentium.

30:31 My harp is turned to mourning, and my organ into the voice of those that weep.

Chapter 31

31:1 Pepigi fœdus cum oculis meis, ut ne cogitarem quidem de virgine.

31:1 I made a covenant with my eyes, that I would not so much as think upon a virgin.

31:2 Quam enim partem haberet in me Deus desuper, et hæreditatem Omnipotens de excelsis ?

31:2 For what part should God from above have in me, and what inheritance the Almighty from on high?

31:3 Numquid non perditio est iniquo, et alienatio operantibus injustitiam ?

31:3 Is not destruction to the wicked, and aversion to them that work iniquity?

31:4 Nonne ipse considerat vias meas, et cunctos gressus meos dinumerat ?

31:4 Doth not he consider my ways, and number all my steps?

31:5 Si ambulavi in vanitate, et festinavit in dolo pes meus,

31:5 If I have walked in vanity, and my foot hath made haste to deceit:

31:6 appendat me in statera justa, et sciat Deus simplicitatem meam.

31:6 Let him weigh me in a just balance, and let God know my simplicity.

31:7 Si declinavit gressus meus de via, et si secutum est oculos meos cor meum, et si manibus meis adhæsit macula,

31:7 If my step hath turned out of the way, and if my heart hath followed my eyes, and if a spot hath cleaved to my hands:

31:8 seram, et alius comedat, et progenies mea eradicetur.

31:8 Then let me sow and let another reap: and let my offspring be rooted out.

31:9 Si deceptum est cor meum super muliere, et si ad ostium amici mei insidiatus sum,

31:9 If my heart hath been deceived upon a woman, and if I have laid wait at my friend's door:

31:10 scortum alterius sit uxor mea, et super illam incurventur alii.

31:10 Let my wife be the harlot of another, and let other men lie with her.

31:11 Hoc enim nefas est, et iniquitas maxima.

31:11 For this is a heinous crime, and a most grievous iniquity.

31:12 Ignis est usque ad perditionem devorans, et omnia eradicans genimina.

31:12 It is a fire that devoureth even to destruction, and rooteth up all things that spring.

31:13 Si contempsi subire judicium cum servo meo et ancilla mea, cum disceptarent adversum me :

31:13 If I have despised to abide judgment with my manservant, or my maidservant, when they had any controversy against me:

31:14 quid enim faciam cum surrexerit ad judicandum Deus ? et cum quæsierit, quid respondebo illi ?

31:14 For what shall I do when God shall rise to judge? and when he shall examine, what shall I answer him?

31:15 Numquid non in utero fecit me, qui et illum operatus est, et formavit me in vulva unus ?

31:15 Did not he that made me in the womb make him also: and did not one and the same form me in the womb?

31:16 Si negavi quod volebant pauperibus, et oculos viduæ expectare feci ;

31:16 If I have denied to the poor what they desired, and have made the eyes of the widow wait:

31:17 si comedi buccellam meam solus, et non comedit pupillus ex ea

31:17 If I have eaten my morsel alone, and the fatherless hath not eaten thereof:

31:18 (quia ab infantia mea crevit mecum miseratio, et de utero matris meæ egressa est mecum) ;

31:18 (For from my infancy mercy grew up with me: and it came out with me from my mother's womb:)

31:19 si despexi pereuntem, eo quod non habuerit indumentum, et absque operimento pauperem ;

31:19 If I have despised him that was perishing for want of clothing, and the poor man that had no covering:

31:20 si non benedixerunt mihi latera ejus, et de velleribus ovium mearum calefactus est ;

31:20 If his sides have not blessed me, and if he were not warmed with the fleece of my sheep:

31:21 si levavi super pupillum manum meam, etiam cum viderem me in porta superiorem :

31:21 If I have lifted up my hand against the fatherless, even when I saw myself superior in the gate:

31:22 humerus meus a junctura sua cadat, et brachium meum cum suis ossibus confringatur.

31:22 Let my shoulder fall from its joint, and let my arm with its bones be broken.

31:23 Semper enim quasi tumentes super me fluctus timui Deum, et pondus ejus ferre non potui.

31:23 For I have always feared God as waves swelling over me, and his weight I was unable to bear.

31:24 Si putavi aurum robur meum, et obrizo dixi : Fiducia mea ;

31:24 If I have thought gold my strength, and have said to fine gold: My confidence:

31:25 si lætatus sum super multis divitiis meis, et quia plurima reperit manus mea ;

31:25 If I have rejoiced over my great riches, and because my hand had gotten much.

31:26 si vidi solem cum fulgeret, et lunam incedentem clare,

31:26 If I beheld the sun when it shined and the moon going in brightness:

31:27 et lætatum est in abscondito cor meum, et osculatus sum manum meam ore meo :

31:27 And my heart in secret hath rejoiced, and I have kissed my hand with my mouth:

31:28 quæ est iniquitas maxima, et negatio contra Deum altissimum.

31:28 Which is a very great iniquity, and a denial against the most high God.

31:29 Si gavisus sum ad ruinam ejus qui me oderat, et exsultavi quod invenisset eum malum :

31:29 If I have been glad at the downfall of him that hated me, and have rejoiced that evil had found him.

31:30 non enim dedi ad peccandum guttur meum, ut expeterem maledicens animam ejus.

31:30 For I have not been given my mouth to sin, by wishing a curse to his soul.

31:31 Si non dixerunt viri tabernaculi mei : Quis det de carnibus ejus, ut saturemur ?

31:31 If the men of my tabernacle have not said: Who will give us of his flesh that we may be filled?

31:32 foris non mansit peregrinus : ostium meum viatori patuit.

31:32 The stranger did not stay without, my door was open to the traveller.

31:33 Si abscondi quasi homo peccatum meum, et celavi in sinu meo iniquitatem meam ;

31:33 If as a man I have hid my sin, and have concealed my iniquity in my bosom.

31:34 si expavi ad multitudinem nimiam, et despectio propinquorum terruit me : et non magis tacui, nec egressus sum ostium.

31:34 If I have been afraid at a very great multitude, and the contempt of kinsmen hath terrified me: and have not rather held my peace, and not gone out of the door.

31:35 Quis mihi tribuat auditorem, ut desiderium meum audiat Omnipotens, et librum scribat ipse qui judicat,

31:35 Who would grant me a hearing, that the Almighty may hear my desire: and that he himself that judgeth would write a book,

31:36 ut in humero meo portem illum, et circumdem illum quasi coronam mihi ?

31:36 That I may carry it on my shoulder, and put it about me as a crown?

31:37 Per singulos gradus meos pronuntiabo illum, et quasi principi offeram eum.

31:37 At every step of mine I would pronounce it, and offer it as to a prince.

31:38 Si adversum me terra mea clamat, et cum ipsa sulci ejus deflent :

31:38 If my land cry against me, and with it the furrows thereof mourn:

31:39 si fructus ejus comedi absque pecunia, et animam agricolarum ejus afflixi :

31:39 If I have eaten the fruits thereof without money, and have afflicted the son of the tillers thereof:

31:40 pro frumento oriatur mihi tribulus, et pro hordeo spina. Finita sunt verba Job.

31:40 Let thistles grow up to me instead of wheat, and thorns instead of barley.

Chapter 32

32:1 Omiserunt autem tres viri isti respondere Job, eo quod justus sibi videretur.

32:1 So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he seemed just to himself.

32:2 Et iratus indignatusque est Eliu filius Barachel Buzites, de cognatione Ram : iratus est autem adversum Job, eo quod justum se esse diceret coram Deo.

32:2 And Eliu the son of Barachel the Buzite of the kindred of Ram, was angry and was moved to indignation: now he was angry against Job, because he said he was just before God.

32:3 Porro adversum amicos ejus indignatus est, eo quod non invenissent responsionem rationabilem, sed tantummodo condemnassent Job.

32:3 And he was angry with his friends, because they had not found a reasonable answer, but only had condemned Job.

32:4 Igitur Eliu expectavit Job loquentem, eo quod seniores essent qui loquebantur.

32:4 So Eliu waited while Job was speaking because they were his elders that were speaking.

32:5 Cum autem vidisset quod tres respondere non potuissent, iratus est vehementer.

32:5 But when he saw that the three were not able to answer, he was exceedingly angry.

32:6 Respondensque Eliu filius Barachel Buzites, dixit : Junior sum tempore, vos autem antiquiores : idcirco, demisso capite, veritus sum vobis indicare meam sententiam.

32:6 Then Eliu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered, and said: I am younger in days, and you are more ancient, therefore hanging down my head, I was afraid to shew you my opinion.

32:7 Sperabam enim quod ætas prolixior loqueretur, et annorum multitudo doceret sapientiam.

32:7 For I hoped that greater age would speak, and that a multitude of years would teach wisdom.

32:8 Sed, ut video, spiritus est in hominibus, et inspiratio Omnipotentis dat intelligentiam.

32:8 But, as I see, there is a spirit in men, and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth understanding.

32:9 Non sunt longævi sapientes, nec senes intelligunt judicium.

32:9 They that are aged are not the wise men, neither do the ancients understand judgment.

32:10 Ideo dicam : Audite me : ostendam vobis etiam ego meam sapientiam.

32:10 Therefore I will speak: Hearken to me, I also will shew you my wisdom.

32:11 Expectavi enim sermones vestros ; audivi prudentiam vestram, donec disceptaremini sermonibus ;

32:11 For I have waited for your words, I have given ear to your wisdom, as long as you were disputing in words.

32:12 et donec putabam vos aliquid dicere, considerabam : sed, ut video, non est qui possit arguere Job, et respondere ex vobis sermonibus ejus.

32:12 And as long as I thought you said some thing, I considered: but, as I see, there is none of you that can convince Job, and answer his words.

32:13 Ne forte dicatis : Invenimus sapientiam : Deus projecit eum, non homo.

32:13 Lest you should say: We have found wisdom, God hath cast him down, not man.

32:14 Nihil locutus est mihi : et ego non secundum sermones vestros respondebo illi.

32:14 He hath spoken nothing to me, and I will not answer him according to your words.

32:15 Extimuerunt, nec responderunt ultra, abstuleruntque a se eloquia.

32:15 They were afraid, and answered no more, and they left off speaking.

32:16 Quoniam igitur expectavi, et non sunt locuti : steterunt, nec ultra responderunt :

32:16 Therefore because I have waited, and they have not spoken: they stood, and answered no more:

32:17 respondebo et ego partem meam, et ostendam scientiam meam.

32:17 I also will answer my part, and will shew my knowledge.

32:18 Plenus sum enim sermonibus, et coarctat me spiritus uteri mei.

32:18 For I am full of matter to speak of, and the spirit of my bowels straiteneth me.

32:19 En venter meus quasi mustum absque spiraculo, quod lagunculas novas disrumpit.

32:19 Behold, my belly is as new wine which wanteth vent, which bursteth the new vessels.

32:20 Loquar, et respirabo paululum : aperiam labia mea, et respondebo.

32:20 I will speak and take breath a little: I will open my lips, and will answer.

32:21 Non accipiam personam viri, et Deum homini non æquabo.

32:21 I will not accept the person of man, and I will not level God with man.

32:22 Nescio enim quamdiu subsistam, et si post modicum tollat me factor meus.

32:22 For I know not how long I shall continue, and whether after a while my Maker may take me away.

Chapter 33

33:1 Audi igitur, Job, eloquia mea, et omnes sermones meos ausculta.

33:1 Hear therefore, O Job, my speeches, and hearken to all my words.

33:2 Ecce aperui os meum : loquatur lingua mea in faucibus meis.

33:2 Behold now I have opened my mouth, let my tongue speak within my jaws.

33:3 Simplici corde meo sermones mei, et sententiam puram labia mea loquentur.

33:3 My words are from my upright heart, and my lips shall speak a pure sentence.

33:4 Spiritus Dei fecit me, et spiraculum Omnipotentis vivificavit me.

33:4 The spirit of God made me, and the breath of the Almighty gave me life.

33:5 Si potes, responde mihi, et adversus faciem meam consiste.

33:5 If thou canst, answer me, and stand up against my face.

33:6 Ecce, et me sicut et te fecit Deus, et de eodem luto ego quoque formatus sum.

33:6 Behold God hath made me as well as thee, and of the same clay I also was formed.

33:7 Verumtamen miraculum meum non te terreat, et eloquentia mea non sit tibi gravis.

33:7 But yet let not my wonder terrify thee, and let not my eloquence be burdensome to thee.

33:8 Dixisti ergo in auribus meis, et vocem verborum tuorum audivi :

33:8 Now thou hast said in my hearing, and I have heard the voice of thy words:

33:9 Mundus sum ego, et absque delicto : immaculatus, et non est iniquitas in me.

33:9 I am clean, and without sin: I am unspotted, and there is no iniquity in me.

33:10 Quia querelas in me reperit, ideo arbitratus est me inimicum sibi.

33:10 Because he hath found complaints against me, therefore he hath counted me for his enemy.

33:11 Posuit in nervo pedes meos ; custodivit omnes semitas meas.

33:11 He hath put my feet in the stocks, he hath observed all my paths.

33:12 Hoc est ergo in quo non es justificatus : respondebo tibi, quia major sit Deus homine.

33:12 Now this is the thing in which thou art not justified: I will answer thee, that God is greater than man.

33:13 Adversus eum contendis, quod non ad omnia verba responderit tibi ?

33:13 Dost thou strive against him, because he hath not answered thee to all words?

33:14 Semel loquitur Deus, et secundo idipsum non repetit.

33:14 God speaketh once, and repeateth not the selfsame thing the second time.

33:15 Per somnium, in visione nocturna, quando irruit sopor super homines, et dormiunt in lectulo,

33:15 By a dream in a vision by night, when deep sleep falleth upon men, and they are sleeping in their beds:

33:16 tunc aperit aures virorum, et erudiens eos instruit disciplina,

33:16 Then he openeth the ears of men, and teaching instructeth them in what they are to learn.

33:17 ut avertat hominem ab his quæ facit, et liberet eum de superbia,

33:17 That he may withdraw a man from the things he is doing, and may deliver him from pride.

33:18 eruens animam ejus a corruptione, et vitam illius ut non transeat in gladium.

33:18 Rescuing his soul from corruption: and his life from passing to the sword.

33:19 Increpat quoque per dolorem in lectulo, et omnia ossa ejus marcescere facit.

33:19 He rebuketh also by sorrow in the bed, and he maketh all his bones to wither.

33:20 Abominabilis ei fit in vita sua panis, et animæ illius cibus ante desiderabilis.

33:20 Bread becometh abominable to him in his life, and to his soul the meat which before he desired.

33:21 Tabescet caro ejus, et ossa, quæ tecta fuerant, nudabuntur.

33:21 His flesh shall be consumed away, and his bones that were covered shall be made bare.

33:22 Appropinquavit corruptioni anima ejus, et vita illius mortiferis.

33:22 His soul hath drawn near to corruption, and his life to the destroyers.

33:23 Si fuerit pro eo angelus loquens, unus de millibus, ut annuntiet hominis æquitatem,

33:23 If there shall be an angel speaking for him, one among thousands, to declare man's uprightness,

33:24 miserebitur ejus, et dicet : Libera eum, ut non descendat in corruptionem : inveni in quo ei propitier.

33:24 He shall have mercy on him, and shall say: Deliver him, that he may not go down to corruption: I have found wherein I may be merciful to him.

33:25 Consumpta est caro ejus a suppliciis : revertatur ad dies adolescentiæ suæ.

33:25 His flesh is consumed with punishments, let him return to the days of his youth.

33:26 Deprecabitur Deum, et placabilis ei erit : et videbit faciem ejus in jubilo, et reddet homini justitiam suam.

33:26 He shall pray to God, and he will be gracious to him: and he shall see his face with joy, and he will render to man his justice.

33:27 Respiciet homines, et dicet : Peccavi, et vere deliqui, et ut eram dignus, non recepi.

33:27 He shall look upon men, and shall say: I have sinned, and indeed I have offended, and I have not received what I have deserved.

33:28 Liberavit animam suam, ne pergeret in interitum, sed vivens lucem videret.

33:28 He hath delivered his soul from going into destruction, that it may live and see the light.

33:29 Ecce hæc omnia operatur Deus tribus vicibus per singulos,

33:29 Behold, all these things God worketh three times within every one.

33:30 ut revocet animas eorum a corruptione, et illuminet luce viventium.

33:30 That he may withdraw their souls from corruption, and enlighten them with the light of the living.

33:31 Attende, Job, et audi me : et tace, dum ego loquor.

33:31 Attend, Job, and hearken to me, and hold thy peace, whilst I speak.

33:32 Si autem habes quod loquaris, responde mihi : loquere, volo enim te apparere justum.

33:32 But if thou hast any thing to say, answer me, speak: for I would have thee to appear just.

33:33 Quod si non habes, audi me : tace, et docebo te sapientiam.

33:33 And if thou have not, hear me: hold thy peace, and I will teach thee wisdom.

Chapter 34

34:1 Pronuntians itaque Eliu, etiam hæc locutus est :

34:1 And Eliu continued his discourse, and said:

34:2 Audite, sapientes, verba mea : et eruditi, auscultate me.

34:2 Hear ye, wise men, my words, and ye learned, hearken to me:

34:3 Auris enim verba probat, et guttur escas gustu dijudicat.

34:3 For the ear trieth words, and the mouth discerneth meats by the taste.

34:4 Judicium eligamus nobis, et inter nos videamus quid sit melius.

34:4 Let us choose to us judgment, and let us see among ourselves what is the best.

34:5 Quia dixit Job : Justus sum, et Deus subvertit judicium meum.

34:5 For Job hath said: I am just, and God hath overthrown my judgment.

34:6 In judicando enim me mendacium est : violenta sagitta mea absque ullo peccato.

34:6 For in judging me there is a lie: my arrow is violent without any sin.

34:7 Quis est vir ut est Job, qui bibit subsannationem quasi aquam :

34:7 What man is there like Job, who drinketh up scorning like water?

34:8 qui graditur cum operantibus iniquitatem, et ambulat cum viris impiis ?

34:8 Who goeth in company with them that work iniquity, and walketh with wicked men?

34:9 Dixit enim : Non placebit vir Deo, etiam si cucurrerit cum eo.

34:9 For he hath said: Man shall not please God, although he run with him.

34:10 Ideo, viri cordati, audite me : absit a Deo impietas, et ab Omnipotente iniquitas.

34:10 Therefore, ye men of understanding, hear me: far from God be wickedness, and iniquity from the Almighty.

34:11 Opus enim hominis reddet ei, et juxta vias singulorum restituet eis.

34:11 For he will render to a man his work, and according to the ways of every one he will reward them.

34:12 Vere enim Deus non condemnabit frustra, nec Omnipotens subvertet judicium.

34:12 For in very deed God will not condemn without cause, neither will the Almighty pervert judgment.

34:13 Quem constituit alium super terram ? aut quem posuit super orbem quem fabricatus est ?

34:13 What other hath he appointed over the earth? or whom hath he set over the world which he made?

34:14 Si direxerit ad eum cor suum, spiritum illius et flatum ad se trahet.

34:14 If he turn his heart to him, he shall draw his spirit and breath unto himself.

34:15 Deficiet omnis caro simul, et homo in cinerem revertetur.

34:15 All flesh shall perish together, and man shall return into ashes.

34:16 Si habes ergo intellectum, audi quod dicitur, et ausculta vocem eloquii mei :

34:16 If then thou hast understanding, hear what is said, and hearken to the voice of my words.

34:17 numquid qui non amat judicium sanari potest ? et quomodo tu eum qui justus est in tantum condemnas ?

34:17 Can he be healed that loveth not judgment? and how dost thou so far condemn him that is just?

34:18 Qui dicit regi : Apostata ; qui vocat duces impios ;

34:18 Who saith to the king: Thou art an apostate: who calleth rulers ungodly:

34:19 qui non accipit personas principum, nec cognovit tyrannum cum disceptaret contra pauperem : opus enim manuum ejus sunt universi.

34:19 Who accepteth not the persons of princes: nor hath regarded the tyrant, when he contended against the poor man: for all are the work of his hands.

34:20 Subito morientur, et in media nocte turbabuntur populi : et pertransibunt, et auferent violentum absque manu.

34:20 They shall suddenly die, and the people shall be troubled at midnight, and they shall pass, and take away the violent without hand.

34:21 Oculi enim ejus super vias hominum, et omnes gressus eorum considerat.

34:21 For his eyes are upon the ways of men, and he considereth all their steps.

34:22 Non sunt tenebræ, et non est umbra mortis, ut abscondantur ibi qui operantur iniquitatem,

34:22 There is no darkness, and there is no shadow of death, where they may be hid who work iniquity.

34:23 neque enim ultra in hominis potestate est, ut veniat ad Deum in judicium.

34:23 For it is no longer in the power of man to enter into judgment with God.

34:24 Conteret multos, et innumerabiles, et stare faciet alios pro eis.

34:24 He shall break in pieces many and innumerable, and shall make others to stand in their stead.

34:25 Novit enim opera eorum, et idcirco inducet noctem, et conterentur.

34:25 For he knoweth their works: and therefore he shall bring night on them, and they shall be destroyed.

34:26 Quasi impios percussit eos in loco videntium :

34:26 He hath struck them, as being wicked, in open sight.

34:27 qui quasi de industria recesserunt ab eo, et omnes vias ejus intelligere noluerunt :

34:27 Who as it were on purpose have revolted from him, and would not understand all his ways:

34:28 ut pervenire facerent ad eum clamorem egeni, et audiret vocem pauperum.

34:28 So that they caused the cry of the needy to come to him, and he heard the voice of the poor.

34:29 Ipso enim concedente pacem, quis est qui condemnet ? ex quo absconderit vultum, quis est qui contempletur eum, et super gentes, et super omnes homines ?

34:29 For when he granteth peace, who is there that can condemn? When he hideth his countenance, who is there that can behold him, whether it regard nations, or all men?

34:30 Qui regnare facit hominem hypocritam propter peccata populi.

34:30 Who maketh a man that is a hypocrite to reign for the sins of the people.

34:31 Quia ergo ego locutus sum ad Deum, te quoque non prohibebo.

34:31 Seeing then I have spoken of God, I will not hinder thee in thy turn.

34:32 Si erravi, tu doce me ; si iniquitatem locutus sum, ultra non addam.

34:32 If I have erred, teach thou me: if I have spoken iniquity, I will add no more.

34:33 Numquid a te Deus expetit eam, quia displicuit tibi ? tu enim cœpisti loqui, et non ego : quod si quid nosti melius, loquere.

34:33 Doth God require it of thee, because it hath displeased thee? for thou begannest to speak, and not I: but if thou know any thing better, speak.

34:34 Viri intelligentes loquantur mihi, et vir sapiens audiat me.

34:34 Let men of understanding speak to me, and let a wise man hearken to me.

34:35 Job autem stulte locutus est, et verba illius non sonant disciplinam.

34:35 But Job hath spoken foolishly, and his words sound not discipline.

34:36 Pater mi, probetur Job usque ad finem : ne desinas ab homine iniquitatis :

34:36 My father, let Job be tried even to the end: cease not from the man of iniquity.

34:37 quia addit super peccata sua blasphemiam, inter nos interim constringatur : et tunc ad judicium provocet sermonibus suis Deum.

34:37 Because he addeth blasphemy upon his sins, let him be tied fast in the mean time amongst us: and then let him provoke God to judgment with his speeches.

Chapter 35

35:1 Igitur Eliu hæc rursum locutus est :

35:1 Moreover Eliu spoke these words:

35:2 Numquid æqua tibi videtur tua cogitatio, ut diceres : Justior sum Deo ?

35:2 Doth thy thought seem right to thee, that thou shouldst say: I am more just than God?

35:3 Dixisti enim : Non tibi placet quod rectum est : vel quid tibi proderit, si ego peccavero ?

35:3 For thou saidst: That which is right doth not please thee: or what will it profit thee if I sin?

35:4 Itaque ego respondebo sermonibus tuis, et amicis tuis tecum.

35:4 Therefore I will answer thy words, and thy friends with thee.

35:5 Suspice cælum, et intuere : et contemplare æthera quod altior te sit.

35:5 Look up to heaven and see, and behold the sky, that it is higher than thee.

35:6 Si peccaveris, quid ei nocebis ? et si multiplicatæ fuerint iniquitates tuæ, quid facies contra eum ?

35:6 If thou sin, what shalt thou hurt him? and if thy iniquities be multiplied, what shalt thou do against him?

35:7 Porro si juste egeris, quid donabis ei ? aut quid de manu tua accipiet ?

35:7 And if thou do justly, what shalt thou give him, or what shall he receive of thy hand?

35:8 Homini qui similis tui est, nocebit impietas tua : et filium hominis adjuvabit justitia tua.

35:8 Thy wickedness may hurt a man that is like thee: and thy justice may help the son of man.

35:9 Propter multitudinem calumniatorum clamabunt, et ejulabunt propter vim brachii tyrannorum.

35:9 By reason of the multitude of oppressors they shall cry out: and shall wail for the violence of the arm of tyrants.

35:10 Et non dixit : Ubi est Deus qui fecit me, qui dedit carmina in nocte ;

35:10 And he hath not said: Where is God, who made me, who hath given songs in the night?

35:11 qui docet nos super jumenta terræ, et super volucres cæli erudit nos ?

35:11 Who teacheth us more than the beasts of the earth, and instructeth us more than the fowls of the air.

35:12 Ibi clamabunt, et non exaudiet, propter superbiam malorum.

35:12 There shall they cry, and he will not hear, because of the pride of evil men.

35:13 Non ergo frustra audiet Deus, et Omnipotens causas singulorum intuebitur.

35:13 God therefore will not hear in vain, and the Almighty will look into the causes of every one.

35:14 Etiam cum dixeris : Non considerat : judicare coram illo, et expecta eum.

35:14 Yea, when thou shalt say: He considereth not: be judged before him, and expect him.

35:15 Nunc enim non infert furorem suum, nec ulciscitur scelus valde.

35:15 For he doth not now bring on his fury, neither doth he revenge wickedness exceedingly.

35:16 Ergo Job frustra aperit os suum, et absque scientia verba multiplicat.

35:16 Therefore Job openeth his mouth in vain, and multiplieth words without knowledge.

Chapter 36

36:1 Addens quoque Eliu, hæc locutus est :

36:1 Eliu also proceeded, and said:

36:2 Sustine me paululum, et indicabo tibi : adhuc enim habeo quod pro Deo loquar.

36:2 Suffer me a little, and I will shew thee: for I have yet somewhat to speak in God's behalf.

36:3 Repetam scientiam meam a principio, et operatorem meum probabo justum.

36:3 I will repeat my knowledge from the beginning, and I will prove my Maker just.

36:4 Vere enim absque mendacio sermones mei, et perfecta scientia probabitur tibi.

36:4 For indeed my words are without a lie, and perfect knowledge shall be proved to thee.

36:5 Deus potentes non abjicit, cum et ipse sit potens :

36:5 God doth not cast away the mighty, whereas he himself also is mighty.

36:6 sed non salvat impios, et judicium pauperibus tribuit.

36:6 But he saveth not the wicked, and he giveth judgment to the poor.

36:7 Non auferet a justo oculos suos : et reges in solio collocat in perpetuum, et illi eriguntur.

36:7 He will not take away his eyes from the just, and he placeth kings on the throne for ever, and they are exalted.

36:8 Et si fuerint in catenis, et vinciantur funibus paupertatis,

36:8 And if they shall be in chains, and be bound with the cords of poverty:

36:9 indicabit eis opera eorum, et scelera eorum, quia violenti fuerunt.

36:9 He shall shew them their works, and their wicked deeds, because they have been violent.

36:10 Revelabit quoque aurem eorum, ut corripiat : et loquetur, ut revertantur ab iniquitate.

36:10 He also shall open their ear, to correct them: and shall speak, that they may return from iniquity.

36:11 Si audierint et observaverint, complebunt dies suos in bono, et annos suos in gloria :

36:11 If they shall hear and observe, they shall accomplish their days in good, and their years in glory.

36:12 si autem non audierint, transibunt per gladium, et consumentur in stultitia.

36:12 But if they hear not, they shall pass by the sword, and shall be consumed in folly.

36:13 Simulatores et callidi provocant iram Dei, neque clamabunt cum vincti fuerint.

36:13 Dissemblers and crafty men prove the wrath of God, neither shall they cry when they are bound.

36:14 Morietur in tempestate anima eorum, et vita eorum inter effeminatos.

36:14 Their soul shall die in a storm, and their life among the effeminate.

36:15 Eripiet de angustia sua pauperem, et revelabit in tribulatione aurem ejus.

36:15 He shall deliver the poor out of his distress, and shall open his ear in affliction.

36:16 Igitur salvabit te de ore angusto latissime, et non habente fundamentum subter se : requies autem mensæ tuæ erit plena pinguedine.

36:16 Therefore he shall set thee at large out of the narrow mouth, and which hath no foundation under it: and the rest of thy table shall be full of fatness.

36:17 Causa tua quasi impii judicata est : causam judiciumque recipies.

36:17 Thy cause hath been judged as that of the wicked, cause and judgment thou shalt recover.

36:18 Non te ergo superet ira ut aliquem opprimas : nec multitudo donorum inclinet te.

36:18 Therefore let not anger overcome thee to oppress any man: neither let multitude of gifts turn thee aside.

36:19 Depone magnitudinem tuam absque tribulatione, et omnes robustos fortitudine.

36:19 Lay down thy greatness without tribulation, and all the mighty of strength.

36:20 Ne protrahas noctem, ut ascendant populi pro eis.

36:20 Prolong not the night that people may come up for them.

36:21 Cave ne declines ad iniquitatem : hanc enim cœpisti sequi post miseriam.

36:21 Beware thou turn not aside to iniquity: for this thou hast begun to follow after misery.

36:22 Ecce Deus excelsus in fortitudine sua, et nullus ei similis in legislatoribus.

36:22 Behold, God is high in his strength, and none is like him among the lawgivers.

36:23 Quis poterit scrutari vias ejus ? aut quis potest ei dicere : Operatus es iniquitatem ?

36:23 Who can search out his ways? or who can say to him: Thou hast wrought iniquity?

36:24 Memento quod ignores opus ejus, de quo cecinerunt viri.

36:24 Remember that thou knowest not his work, concerning which men have sung.

36:25 Omnes homines vident eum : unusquisque intuetur procul.

36:25 All men see him, every one beholdeth afar off.

36:26 Ecce Deus magnus vincens scientiam nostram : numerus annorum ejus inæstimabilis.

36:26 Behold, God is great, exceeding our knowledge: the number of his years is inestimable.

36:27 Qui aufert stillas pluviæ, et effundit imbres ad instar gurgitum,

36:27 He lifteth up the drops of rain, and poureth out showers like floods:

36:28 qui de nubibus fluunt quæ prætexunt cuncta desuper.

36:28 Which flow from the clouds that cover all above.

36:29 Si voluerit extendere nubes quasi tentorium suum,

36:29 If he will spread out clouds as his tent,

36:30 et fulgurare lumine suo desuper, cardines quoque maris operiet.

36:30 And lighten with his light from above, he shall cover also the ends of the sea.

36:31 Per hæc enim judicat populos, et dat escas multis mortalibus.

36:31 For by these he judgeth people, and giveth food to many mortals.

36:32 In manibus abscondit lucem, et præcepit ei ut rursus adveniat.

36:32 In his hands he hideth the light, and commandeth it to come again.

36:33 Annuntiat de ea amico suo, quod possessio ejus sit, et ad eam possit ascendere.

36:33 He sheweth his friend concerning it, that it is his possession, and that he may come up to it.

Chapter 37

37:1 Super hoc expavit cor meum, et emotum est de loco suo.

37:1 At this my heart trembleth, and is moved out of its place.

37:2 Audite auditionem in terrore vocis ejus, et sonum de ore illius procedentem.

37:2 Hear ye attentively the terror of his voice, and the sound that cometh out of his mouth.

37:3 Subter omnes cælos ipse considerat, et lumen illius super terminos terræ.

37:3 He beholdeth under all the heavens, and his light is upon the ends of the earth.

37:4 Post eum rugiet sonitus ; tonabit voce magnitudinis suæ : et non investigabitur, cum audita fuerit vox ejus.

37:4 After it a noise shall roar, he shall thunder with the voice of his majesty, and shall not be found out, when his voice shall be heard.

37:5 Tonabit Deus in voce sua mirabiliter, qui facit magna et inscrutabilia ;

37:5 God shall thunder wonderfully with his voice, he that doth great and unsearchable things.

37:6 qui præcipit nivi ut descendat in terram, et hiemis pluviis, et imbri fortitudinis suæ ;

37:6 He commandeth the snow to go down upon the earth, and the winter rain, and the shower of his strength.

37:7 qui in manu omnium hominum signat, ut noverint singuli opera sua.

37:7 He sealeth up the hand of all men, that every one may know his works.

37:8 Ingredietur bestia latibulum, et in antro suo morabitur.

37:8 Then the beast shall go into his covert, and shall abide in his den.

37:9 Ab interioribus egredietur tempestas, et ab Arcturo frigus.

37:9 Out of the inner parts shall a tempest come, and cold out of the north.

37:10 Flante Deo, concrescit gelu, et rursum latissimæ funduntur aquæ.

37:10 When God bloweth there cometh frost, and again the waters are poured out abundantly.

37:11 Frumentum desiderat nubes, et nubes spargunt lumen suum.

37:11 Corn desireth clouds, and the clouds spread their light:

37:12 Quæ lustrant per circuitum, quocumque eas voluntas gubernantis duxerit, ad omne quod præceperit illis super faciem orbis terrarum :

37:12 Which go round about, whithersoever the will of him that governeth them shall lead them, to whatsoever he shall command them upon the face of the whole earth:

37:13 sive in una tribu, sive in terra sua, sive in quocumque loco misericordiæ suæ eas jusserit inveniri.

37:13 Whether in one tribe, or in his own land, or in what place soever of his mercy he shall command them to be found.

37:14 Ausculta hæc, Job : sta, et considera mirabilia Dei.

37:14 Hearken to these things, Job: Stand, and consider the wondrous works of God.

37:15 Numquid scis quando præceperit Deus pluviis, ut ostenderent lucem nubium ejus ?

37:15 Dost thou know when God commanded the rains, to shew his light of his clouds?

37:16 Numquid nosti semitas nubium magnas, et perfectas scientias ?

37:16 Knowest thou the great paths of the clouds, and the perfect knowledges?

37:17 Nonne vestimenta tua calida sunt, cum perflata fuerit terra austro ?

37:17 Are not thy garments hot, when the south wind blows upon the earth?

37:18 Tu forsitan cum eo fabricatus es cælos, qui solidissimi quasi ære fusi sunt.

37:18 Thou perhaps hast made the heavens with him, which are most strong, as if they were of molten brass.

37:19 Ostende nobis quid dicamus illi : nos quippe involvimur tenebris.

37:19 Shew us what we may say to him: or we are wrapped up in darkness.

37:20 Quis narrabit ei quæ loquor ? etiam si locutus fuerit homo, devorabitur.

37:20 Who shall tell him the things I speak? even if a man shall speak, he shall be swallowed up.

37:21 At nunc non vident lucem : subito aër cogetur in nubes, et ventus transiens fugabit eas.

37:21 But now they see not the light: the air on a sudden shall be thickened into clouds, and the wind shall pass and drive them away.

37:22 Ab aquilone aurum venit, et ad Deum formidolosa laudatio.

37:22 Cold cometh out of the north, and to God praise with fear.

37:23 Digne eum invenire non possumus : magnus fortitudine, et judicio, et justitia : et enarrari non potest.

37:23 We cannot find him worthily: he is great in strength, and in judgment, and in justice, and he is ineffable.

37:24 Ideo timebunt eum viri, et non audebunt contemplari omnes qui sibi videntur esse sapientes.

37:24 Therefore men shall fear him, and all that seem to themselves to be wise, shall not dare to behold him.

Chapter 38

38:1 Respondens autem Dominus Job de turbine, dixit :

38:1 Then the Lord answered Job out of a whirlwind, and said:

38:2 Quis est iste involvens sententias sermonibus imperitis ?

38:2 Who is this that wrappeth up sentences in unskilful words?

38:3 Accinge sicut vir lumbos tuos : interrogabo te, et responde mihi.

38:3 Gird up thy loins like a man: I will ask thee, and answer thou me.

38:4 Ubi eras quando ponebam fundamenta terræ ? indica mihi, si habes intelligentiam.

38:4 Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? tell me if thou hast understanding.

38:5 Quis posuit mensuras ejus, si nosti ? vel quis tetendit super eam lineam ?

38:5 Who hath laid the measures thereof, if thou knowest or who hath stretched the line upon it?

38:6 Super quo bases illius solidatæ sunt ? aut quis demisit lapidem angularem ejus,

38:6 Upon what are its bases grounded? or who laid the corner stone thereof,

38:7 cum me laudarent simul astra matutina, et jubilarent omnes filii Dei ?

38:7 When the morning stars praised me together, and all the sons of God made a joyful melody?

38:8 Quis conclusit ostiis mare, quando erumpebat quasi de vulva procedens ;

38:8 Who shut up the sea with doors, when it broke forth as issuing out of the womb:

38:9 cum ponerem nubem vestimentum ejus, et caligine illud quasi pannis infantiæ obvolverem ?

38:9 When I made a cloud the garment thereof, and wrapped it in a mist as in swaddling bands?

38:10 Circumdedi illud terminis meis, et posui vectem et ostia,

38:10 I set my bounds around it, and made it bars and doors:

38:11 et dixi : Usque huc venies, et non procedes amplius, et hic confringes tumentes fluctus tuos.

38:11 And I said: Hitherto thou shalt come, and shalt go no further, and here thou shalt break thy swelling waves.

38:12 Numquid post ortum tuum præcepisti diluculo, et ostendisti auroræ locum suum ?

38:12 Didst thou since thy birth command the morning, and shew the dawning of the day its place?

38:13 Et tenuisti concutiens extrema terræ, et excussisti impios ex ea ?

38:13 And didst thou hold the extremities of the earth shaking them, and hast thou shaken the ungodly out of it?

38:14 Restituetur ut lutum signaculum, et stabit sicut vestimentum :

38:14 The seal shall be restored as clay, and shall stand as a garment.

38:15 auferetur ab impiis lux sua, et brachium excelsum confringetur.

38:15 From the wicked their light shall be taken away, and the high arm shall be broken.

38:16 Numquid ingressus es profunda maris, et in novissimis abyssi deambulasti ?

38:16 Hast thou entered into the depths of the sea, and walked in the lowest parts of the deep?

38:17 Numquid apertæ sunt tibi portæ mortis, et ostia tenebrosa vidisti ?

38:17 Have the gates of death been opened to thee, and hast thou seen the darksome doors?

38:18 Numquid considerasti latitudinem terræ ? indica mihi, si nosti, omnia :

38:18 Hast thou considered the breadth of the earth? tell me, if thou knowest all things.

38:19 in qua via lux habitet, et tenebrarum quis locus sit :

38:19 Where is the way where light dwelleth, and where is the place of darkness?

38:20 ut ducas unumquodque ad terminos suos, et intelligas semitas domus ejus.

38:20 That thou mayst bring every thing to its own bounds, and understand the paths of the house thereof.

38:21 Sciebas tunc quod nasciturus esses, et numerum dierum tuorum noveras ?

38:21 Didst thou know then that thou shouldst be born? and didst thou know the number of thy days?

38:22 Numquid ingressus es thesauros nivis, aut thesauros grandinis aspexisti,

38:22 Hast thou entered into the storehouses of the snow, or hast thou beheld the treasures of the hail:

38:23 quæ præparavi in tempus hostis, in diem pugnæ et belli ?

38:23 Which I have prepared for the time of the enemy, against the day of battle and war?

38:24 Per quam viam spargitur lux, dividitur æstus super terram ?

38:24 By what way is the light spread, and heat divided upon the earth?

38:25 Quis dedit vehementissimo imbri cursum, et viam sonantis tonitrui,

38:25 Who gave a course to violent showers, or a way for noisy thunder:

38:26 ut plueret super terram absque homine in deserto, ubi nullus mortalium commoratur ;

38:26 That it should rain on the earth without man in the wilderness, where no mortal dwelleth:

38:27 ut impleret inviam et desolatam, et produceret herbas virentes ?

38:27 That it should fill the desert and desolate land, and should bring forth green grass?

38:28 Quis est pluviæ pater ? vel quis genuit stillas roris ?

38:28 Who is the father of rain? or who begot the drops of dew?

38:29 De cujus utero egressa est glacies ? et gelu de cælo quis genuit ?

38:29 Out of whose womb came the ice? and the frost from heaven who hath gendered it?

38:30 In similitudinem lapidis aquæ durantur, et superficies abyssi constringitur.

38:30 The waters are hardened like a stone, and the surface of the deep is congealed.

38:31 Numquid conjungere valebis micantes stellas Pleiadas, aut gyrum Arcturi poteris dissipare ?

38:31 Shalt thou be able to join together the shining stars the Pleiades, or canst thou stop the turning about of Arcturus?

38:32 Numquid producis luciferum in tempore suo, et vesperum super filios terræ consurgere facis ?

38:32 Canst thou bring forth the day star in its time, and make the evening star to rise upon the children of the earth?

38:33 Numquid nosti ordinem cæli, et pones rationem ejus in terra ?

38:33 Dost thou know the order of heaven, and canst thou set down the reason thereof on the earth?

38:34 Numquid elevabis in nebula vocem tuam, et impetus aquarum operiet te ?

38:34 Canst thou lift up thy voice to the clouds, that an abundance of waters may cover thee?

38:35 Numquid mittes fulgura, et ibunt, et revertentia dicent tibi : Adsumus ?

38:35 Canst thou send lightnings, and will they go, and will they return and say to thee: Here we are?

38:36 Quis posuit in visceribus hominis sapientiam ? vel quis dedit gallo intelligentiam ?

38:36 Who hath put wisdom in the heart of man? or who gave the cock understanding?

38:37 Quis enarrabit cælorum rationem ? et concentum cæli quis dormire faciet ?

38:37 Who can declare the order of the heavens, or who can make the harmony of heaven to sleep?

38:38 Quando fundebatur pulvis in terra, et glebæ compingebantur ?

38:38 When was the dust poured on the earth, and the clods fastened together?

38:39 Numquid capies leænæ prædam, et animam catulorum ejus implebis,

38:39 Wilt thou take the prey for the lioness, and satisfy the appetite of her whelps,

38:40 quando cubant in antris, et in specubus insidiantur ?

38:40 When they couch in the dens and lie in wait in holes?

38:41 Quis præparat corvo escam suam, quando pulli ejus clamant ad Deum, vagantes, eo quod non habeant cibos ?

38:41 Who provideth food for the raven, when her young ones cry to God, wandering about, because they have no meat?

Chapter 39

39:1 Numquid nosti tempus partus ibicum in petris, vel parturientes cervas observasti ?

39:1 Knowest thou the time when the wild goats bring forth among the rocks, or hast thou observed the hinds when they fawn?

39:2 Dinumerasti menses conceptus earum, et scisti tempus partus earum ?

39:2 Hast thou numbered the months of their conceiving, or knowest thou the time when they bring forth?

39:3 Incurvantur ad fœtum, et pariunt, et rugitus emittunt.

39:3 They bow themselves to bring forth young, and they cast them, and send forth roarings.

39:4 Separantur filii earum, et pergunt ad pastum : egrediuntur, et non revertuntur ad eas.

39:4 Their young are weaned and go to feed: they go forth, and return not to them.

39:5 Quis dimisit onagrum liberum, et vincula ejus quis solvit ?

39:5 Who hath sent out the wild ass free, and who hath loosed his bonds?

39:6 cui dedi in solitudine domum, et tabernacula ejus in terra salsuginis.

39:6 To whom I have given a house in the wilderness, and his dwellings in the barren land.

39:7 Contemnit multitudinem civitatis : clamorem exactoris non audit.

39:7 He scorneth the multitude of the city, he heareth not the cry of the driver.

39:8 Circumspicit montes pascuæ suæ, et virentia quæque perquirit.

39:8 He looketh round about the mountains of his pasture, and seeketh for every green thing.

39:9 Numquid volet rhinoceros servire tibi, aut morabitur ad præsepe tuum ?

39:9 Shall the rhinoceros be willing to serve thee, or will he stay at thy crib?

39:10 Numquid alligabis rhinocerota ad arandum loro tuo, aut confringet glebas vallium post te ?

39:10 Canst thou bind the rhinoceros with thy thong to plough, or will he break the clods of the valleys after thee?

39:11 Numquid fiduciam habebis in magna fortitudine ejus, et derelinques ei labores tuos ?

39:11 Wilt thou have confidence in his great strength, and leave thy labours to him?

39:12 Numquid credes illi quod sementem reddat tibi, et aream tuam congreget ?

39:12 Wilt thou trust him that he will render thee the seed, and gather it into thy barnfloor?

39:13 Penna struthionis similis est pennis herodii et accipitris.

39:13 The wing of the ostrich is like the wings of the heron, and of the hawk.

39:14 Quando derelinquit ova sua in terra, tu forsitan in pulvere calefacies ea ?

39:14 When she leaveth her eggs on the earth, thou perhaps wilt warm them in the dust.

39:15 Obliviscitur quod pes conculcet ea, aut bestia agri conterat.

39:15 She forgetteth that the foot may tread upon them, or that the beasts of the field may break them.

39:16 Duratur ad filios suos, quasi non sint sui : frustra laboravit, nullo timore cogente.

39:16 She is hardened against her young ones, as though they were not hers, she hath laboured in vain, no fear constraining her.

39:17 Privavit enim eam Deus sapientia, nec dedit illi intelligentiam.

39:17 For God hath deprived her of wisdom, neither hath he given her understanding.

39:18 Cum tempus fuerit, in altum alas erigit : deridet equum et ascensorem ejus.

39:18 When time shall be, she setteth up her wings on high: she scorneth the horse and his rider.

39:19 Numquid præbebis equo fortitudinem, aut circumdabis collo ejus hinnitum ?

39:19 Wilt thou give strength to the horse or clothe his neck with neighing?

39:20 Numquid suscitabis eum quasi locustas ? gloria narium ejus terror.

39:20 Wilt thou lift him up like the locusts? the glory of his nostrils is terror.

39:21 Terram ungula fodit ; exultat audacter : in occursum pergit armatis.

39:21 He breaketh up the earth with his hoof, he pranceth boldly, he goeth forward to meet armed men.

39:22 Contemnit pavorem, nec cedit gladio.

39:22 He despiseth fear, he turneth not his back to the sword.

39:23 Super ipsum sonabit pharetra ; vibrabit hasta et clypeus :

39:23 Above him shall the quiver rattle, the spear and shield shall glitter.

39:24 fervens et fremens sorbet terram, nec reputat tubæ sonare clangorem.

39:24 Chasing and raging he swalloweth the ground, neither doth he make account when the noise of the trumpet soundeth.

39:25 Ubi audierit buccinam, dicit : Vah ! procul odoratur bellum : exhortationem ducum, et ululatum exercitus.

39:25 When he heareth the trumpet he saith: Ha, ha: he smelleth the battle afar off, the encouraging of the captains, and the shouting of the army.

39:26 Numquid per sapientiam tuam plumescit accipiter, expandens alas suas ad austrum ?

39:26 Doth the hawk wax feathered by thy wisdom, spreading her wings to the south?

39:27 Numquid ad præceptum tuum elevabitur aquila, et in arduis ponet nidum suum ?

39:27 Will the eagle mount up at thy command, and make her nest in high places?

39:28 In petris manet, et in præruptis silicibus commoratur, atque inaccessis rupibus.

39:28 She abideth among the rocks, and dwelleth among cragged flints, and stony hills, where there is no access.

39:29 Inde contemplatur escam, et de longe oculi ejus prospiciunt.

39:29 From thence she looketh for the prey, and her eyes behold afar off.

39:30 Pulli ejus lambent sanguinem : et ubicumque cadaver fuerit, statim adest.

39:30 Her young ones shall suck up blood: and wheresoever the carcass shall be, she is immediately there.

39:31 Et adjecit Dominus, et locutus est ad Job :

39:31 And the Lord went on, and said to Job:

39:32 Numquid qui contendit cum Deo, tam facile conquiescit ? utique qui arguit Deum, debet respondere ei.

39:32 Shall he that contendeth with God be so easily silenced? surely he that reproveth God, ought to answer him.

39:33 Respondens autem Job Domino, dixit :

39:33 Then Job answered the Lord, and said:

39:34 Qui leviter locutus sum, respondere quid possum ? manum meam ponam super os meum.

39:34 What can I answer, who hath spoken inconsiderately? I will lay my hand upon my mouth.

39:35 Unum locutus sum, quod utinam non dixissem : et alterum, quibus ultra non addam.

39:35 One thing I have spoken, which I wish I had not said: and another, to which I will add no more.

Chapter 40

40:1 Respondens autem Dominus Job de turbine, dixit :

40:1 And the Lord answering Job out of the whirlwind, said:

40:2 Accinge sicut vir lumbos tuos : interrogabo te, et indica mihi.

40:2 Gird up thy loins like a man: I will ask thee, and do thou tell me.

40:3 Numquid irritum facies judicium meum, et condemnabis me, ut tu justificeris ?

40:3 Wilt thou make void my judgment: and condemn me, that thou mayst be justified?

40:4 Et si habes brachium sicut Deus ? et si voce simili tonas ?

40:4 And hast thou an arm like God, and canst thou thunder with a voice like him?

40:5 Circumda tibi decorem, et in sublime erigere, et esto gloriosus, et speciosis induere vestibus.

40:5 Clothe thyself with beauty, and set thyself up on high, and be glorious, and put on goodly garments.

40:6 Disperge superbos in furore tuo, et respiciens omnem arrogantem humilia.

40:6 Scatter the proud in thy indignation, and behold every arrogant man, and humble him.

40:7 Respice cunctos superbos, et confunde eos, et contere impios in loco suo.

40:7 Look on all that are proud, and confound them, and crush the wicked in their place,

40:8 Absconde eos in pulvere simul, et facies eorum demerge in foveam.

40:8 Hide them in the dust together, and plunge their faces into the pit.

40:9 Et ego confitebor quod salvare te possit dextera tua.

40:9 Then I will confess that thy right hand is able to save thee.

40:10 Ecce behemoth quem feci tecum, fœnum quasi bos comedet.

40:10 Behold behemoth whom I made with thee, he eateth grass like an ox.

40:11 Fortitudo ejus in lumbis ejus, et virtus illius in umbilico ventris ejus.

40:11 His strength is in his loins, and his force in the navel of his belly.

40:12 Stringit caudam suam quasi cedrum ; nervi testiculorum ejus perplexi sunt.

40:12 He setteth up his tail like a cedar, the sinews of his testicles are wrapped together.

40:13 Ossa ejus velut fistulæ æris ; cartilago illius quasi laminæ ferreæ.

40:13 His bones are like pipes of brass, his gristle like plates of iron.

40:14 Ipse est principium viarum Dei : qui fecit eum applicabit gladium ejus.

40:14 He is the beginning of the ways of God, who made him, he will apply his sword.

40:15 Huic montes herbas ferunt : omnes bestiæ agri ludent ibi.

40:15 To him the mountains bring forth grass: there all the beasts of the field shall play.

40:16 Sub umbra dormit in secreto calami, et in locis humentibus.

40:16 He sleepeth under the shadow, in the covert of the reed, and in moist places.

40:17 Protegunt umbræ umbram ejus : circumdabunt eum salices torrentis.

40:17 The shades cover his shadow, the willows of the brook shall compass him about.

40:18 Ecce absorbebit fluvium, et non mirabitur, et habet fiduciam quod influat Jordanis in os ejus.

40:18 Behold, he will drink up a river, and not wonder: and he trusteth that the Jordan may run into his mouth.

40:19 In oculis ejus quasi hamo capiet eum, et in sudibus perforabit nares ejus.

40:19 In his eyes as with a hook he shall take him, and bore through his nostrils with stakes.

40:20 An extrahere poteris Leviathan hamo, et fune ligabis linguam ejus ?

40:20 Canst thou draw out the leviathan with a hook, or canst thou tie his tongue with a cord?

40:21 Numquid pones circulum in naribus ejus, aut armilla perforabis maxillam ejus ?

40:21 Canst thou put a ring in his nose, or bore through his jaw with a buckle?

40:22 Numquid multiplicabit ad te preces, aut loquetur tibi mollia ?

40:22 Will he make many supplications to thee, or speak soft words to thee?

40:23 Numquid feriet tecum pactum, et accipies eum servum sempiternum ?

40:23 Will he make a covenant with thee, and wilt thou take him to be a servant for ever?

40:24 Numquid illudes ei quasi avi, aut ligabis eum ancillis tuis ?

40:24 Shalt thou play with him as with a bird, or tie him up for thy handmaids?

40:25 Concident eum amici ? divident illum negotiatores ?

40:25 Shall friends cut him in pieces, shall merchants divide him?

40:26 Numquid implebis sagenas pelle ejus, et gurgustium piscium capite illius ?

40:26 Wilt thou fill nets with his skin, and the cabins of fishes with his head?

40:27 Pone super eum manum tuam : memento belli, nec ultra addas loqui.

40:27 Lay thy hand upon him: remember the battle, and speak no more.

40:28 Ecce spes ejus frustrabitur eum, et videntibus cunctis præcipitabitur.

40:28 Behold his hope shall fail him, and in the sight of all he shall be cast down.

Chapter 41

41:1 Non quasi crudelis suscitabo eum : quis enim resistere potest vultui meo ?

41:1 I will not stir him up, like one that is cruel, for who can resist my countenance?

41:2 Quis ante dedit mihi, ut reddam ei ? omnia quæ sub cælo sunt, mea sunt.

41:2 Who hath given me before that I should repay him? All things that are under heaven are mine.

41:3 Non parcam ei, et verbis potentibus, et ad deprecandum compositis.

41:3 I will not spare him, nor his mighty words, and framed to make supplication.

41:4 Quis revelabit faciem indumenti ejus ? et in medium oris ejus quis intrabit ?

41:4 Who can discover the face of his garment? or who can go into the midst of his mouth?

41:5 Portas vultus ejus quis aperiet ? per gyrum dentium ejus formido.

41:5 Who can open the doors of his face? his teeth are terrible round about.

41:6 Corpus illius quasi scuta fusilia, compactum squamis se prementibus.

41:6 His body is like molten shields, shut close up with scales pressing upon one another.

41:7 Una uni conjungitur, et ne spiraculum quidem incedit per eas.

41:7 One is joined to another, and not so much as any air can come between them:

41:8 Una alteri adhærebit, et tenentes se nequaquam separabuntur.

41:8 They stick one to another and they hold one another fast, and shall not be separated.

41:9 Sternutatio ejus splendor ignis, et oculi ejus ut palpebræ diluculi.

41:9 His sneezing is like the shining of fire, and his eyes like the eyelids of the morning.

41:10 De ore ejus lampades procedunt, sicut tædæ ignis accensæ.

41:10 Out of his mouth go forth lamps, like torches of lighted fire.

41:11 De naribus ejus procedit fumus, sicut ollæ succensæ atque ferventis.

41:11 Out of his nostrils goeth smoke, like that of a pot heated and boiling.

41:12 Halitus ejus prunas ardere facit, et flamma de ore ejus egreditur.

41:12 His breath kindleth coals, and a flame cometh forth out of his mouth.

41:13 In collo ejus morabitur fortitudo, et faciem ejus præcedit egestas.

41:13 In his neck strength shall dwell, and want goeth before his face.

41:14 Membra carnium ejus cohærentia sibi : mittet contra eum fulmina, et ad locum alium non ferentur.

41:14 The members of his flesh cleave one to another: he shall send lightnings against him, and they shall not be carried to another place.

41:15 Cor ejus indurabitur tamquam lapis, et stringetur quasi malleatoris incus.

41:15 His heart shall be as hard as a stone, and as firm as a smith's anvil.

41:16 Cum sublatus fuerit, timebunt angeli, et territi purgabuntur.

41:16 When he shall raise him up, the angels shall fear, and being affrighted shall purify themselves.

41:17 Cum apprehenderit eum gladius, subsistere non poterit, neque hasta, neque thorax :

41:17 When a sword shall lay at him, it shall not be able to hold, nor a spear, nor a breastplate.

41:18 reputabit enim quasi paleas ferrum, et quasi lignum putridum æs.

41:18 For he shall esteem iron as straw, and brass as rotten wood.

41:19 Non fugabit eum vir sagittarius : in stipulam versi sunt ei lapides fundæ.

41:19 The archer shall not put him to flight, the stones of the sling are to him like stubble.

41:20 Quasi stipulam æstimabit malleum, et deridebit vibrantem hastam.

41:20 As stubble will he esteem the hammer, and he will laugh him to scorn who shaketh the spear.

41:21 Sub ipso erunt radii solis, et sternet sibi aurum quasi lutum.

41:21 The beams of the sun shall be under him, and he shall strew gold under him like mire.

41:22 Fervescere faciet quasi ollam profundum mare, et ponet quasi cum unguenta bulliunt.

41:22 He shall make the deep sea to boil like a pot, and shall make it as when ointments boil.

41:23 Post eum lucebit semita : æstimabit abyssum quasi senescentem.

41:23 A path shall shine after him, he shall esteem the deep as growing old.

41:24 Non est super terram potestas quæ comparetur ei, qui factus est ut nullum timeret.

41:24 There is no power upon earth that can be compared with him who was made to fear no one.

41:25 Omne sublime videt : ipse est rex super universos filios superbiæ.

41:25 He beholdeth every high thing, he is king over all the children of pride.

Chapter 42

42:1 Respondens autem Job Domino, dixit :

42:1 Then Job answered the Lord, and said:

42:2 Scio quia omnia potes, et nulla te latet cogitatio.

42:2 I know that thou canst do all things, and no thought is hid from thee.

42:3 Quis est iste qui celat consilium absque scientia ? ideo insipienter locutus sum, et quæ ultra modum excederent scientiam meam.

42:3 Who is this that hideth counsel without knowledge? Therefore I have spoken unwisely, and things that above measure exceeded my knowledge.

42:4 Audi, et ego loquar : interrogabo te, et responde mihi.

42:4 Hear, and I will speak: I will ask thee, and do thou tell me.

42:5 Auditu auris audivi te : nunc autem oculus meus videt te.

42:5 With the hearing of the ear, I have heard thee, but now my eye seeth thee.

42:6 Idcirco ipse me reprehendo, et ago pœnitentiam in favilla et cinere.

42:6 Therefore I reprehend myself, and do penance in dust and ashes.

42:7 Postquam autem locutus est Dominus verba hæc ad Job, dixit ad Eliphaz Themanitem : Iratus est furor meus in te, et in duos amicos tuos, quoniam non estis locuti coram me rectum, sicut servus meus Job.

42:7 And after the Lord had spoken these words to Job, he said to Eliphaz the Themanite: My wrath is kindled against thee, and against thy two friends, because you have not spoken the thing that is right before me, as my servant Job hath.

42:8 Sumite ergo vobis septem tauros et septem arietes, et ite ad servum meum Job, et offerte holocaustum pro vobis : Job autem servus meus orabit pro vobis. Faciem ejus suscipiam, ut non vobis imputetur stultitia : neque enim locuti estis ad me recta, sicut servus meus Job.

42:8 Take unto you therefore seven oxen and seven rams, and go to my servant Job, and offer for yourselves a holocaust, and my servant Job shall pray for you: his face I will accept, that folly be not imputed to you: for you have not spoken right things before me, as my servant Job hath.

42:9 Abierunt ergo Eliphaz Themanites, et Baldad Suhites, et Sophar Naamathites, et fecerunt sicut locutus fuerat Dominus ad eos : et suscepit Dominus faciem Job.

42:9 So Eliphaz the Themanite, and Baldad the Suhite, and Sophar the Naamathite went, and did as the Lord had spoken to them, and the Lord accepted the face of Job.

42:10 Dominus quoque conversus est ad pœnitentiam Job, cum oraret ille pro amicis suis : et addidit Dominus omnia quæcumque fuerant Job, duplicia.

42:10 The Lord also was turned at the penance of Job, when he prayed for his friends. And the Lord gave Job twice as much as he had before.

42:11 Venerunt autem ad eum omnes fratres sui, et universæ sorores suæ, et cuncti qui noverant eum prius, et comederunt cum eo panem in domo ejus : et moverunt super eum caput, et consolati sunt eum super omni malo quod intulerat Dominus super eum : et dederunt ei unusquisque ovem unam, et inaurem auream unam.

42:11 And all his brethren came to him, and all his sisters, and all that knew him before, and they ate bread with him in his house: and bemoaned him, and comforted him upon all the evil that God had brought upon him. And every man gave him one ewe, and one earring of gold.

42:12 Dominus autem benedixit novissimis Job magis quam principio ejus : et facta sunt ei quatuordecim millia ovium, et sex millia camelorum, et mille juga boum, et mille asinæ.

42:12 And the Lord blessed the latter end of Job more than his beginning. And he had fourteen thousand sheep, and six thousand camels, and a thousand yoke of oxen, and a thousand she asses.

42:13 Et fuerunt ei septem filii, et tres filiæ.

42:13 And he had seven sons, and three daughters.

42:14 Et vocavit nomen unius Diem, et nomen secundæ Cassiam, et nomen tertiæ Cornustibii.

42:14 And he called the name of one Dies, and the name of the second Cassia, and the name of the third Cornustibii.

42:15 Non sunt autem inventæ mulieres speciosæ sicut filiæ Job in universa terra : deditque eis pater suus hæreditatem inter fratres earum.

42:15 And there were not found in all the earth women so beautiful as the daughters of Job: and their father gave them inheritance among their brethren.

42:16 Vixit autem Job post hæc centum quadraginta annis, et vidit filios suos, et filios filiorum suorum usque ad quartam generationem : et mortuus est senex, et plenus dierum.

42:16 And Job lived after these things, a hundred and forty years, and he saw his children, and his children's children, unto the fourth generation, and he died an old man, and full of days.

Psalms

Chapter 1

1:1 Beatus vir qui non abiit in consilio impiorum, et in via peccatorum non stetit, et in cathedra pestilentiæ non sedit ;

1:1 Blessed is the man who hath not walked in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stood in the way of sinners, nor sat in the chair of pestilence:

1:2 sed in lege Domini voluntas ejus, et in lege ejus meditabitur die ac nocte.

1:2 But his will is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he shall meditate day and night.

1:3 Et erit tamquam lignum quod plantatum est secus decursus aquarum, quod fructum suum dabit in tempore suo : et folium ejus non defluet ; et omnia quæcumque faciet prosperabuntur.

1:3 And he shall be like a tree which is planted near the running waters, which shall bring forth its fruit, in due season. And his leaf shall not fall off: and all whatsoever he shall do shall prosper.

1:4 Non sic impii, non sic ; sed tamquam pulvis quem projicit ventus a facie terræ.

1:4 Not so the wicked, not so: but like the dust, which the wind driveth from the face of the earth.

1:5 Ideo non resurgent impii in judicio, neque peccatores in concilio justorum :

1:5 Therefore the wicked shall not rise again in judgment: nor sinners in the council of the just.

1:6 quoniam novit Dominus viam justorum, et iter impiorum peribit.

1:6 For the Lord knoweth the way of the just: and the way of the wicked shall perish.

Chapter 2

2:1 Quare fremuerunt gentes, et populi meditati sunt inania ?

2:1 Why have the Gentiles raged, and the people devised vain things?

2:2 Astiterunt reges terræ, et principes convenerunt in unum adversus Dominum, et adversus christum ejus.

2:2 The kings of the earth stood up, and the princes met together, against the Lord, and against his Christ.

2:3 Dirumpamus vincula eorum, et projiciamus a nobis jugum ipsorum.

2:3 Let us break their bonds asunder: and let us cast away their yoke from us.

2:4 Qui habitat in cælis irridebit eos, et Dominus subsannabit eos.

2:4 He that dwelleth in heaven shall laugh at them: and the Lord shall deride them.

2:5 Tunc loquetur ad eos in ira sua, et in furore suo conturbabit eos.

2:5 Then shall he speak to them in his anger, and trouble them in his rage.

2:6 Ego autem constitutus sum rex ab eo super Sion, montem sanctum ejus, prædicans præceptum ejus.

2:6 But I am appointed king by him over Sion, his holy mountain, preaching his commandment.

2:7 Dominus dixit ad me : Filius meus es tu ; ego hodie genui te.

2:7 The Lord hath said to me: Thou art my son, this day have I begotten thee.

2:8 Postula a me, et dabo tibi gentes hæreditatem tuam, et possessionem tuam terminos terræ.

2:8 Ask of me, and I will give thee the Gentiles for thy inheritance, and the utmost parts of the earth for thy possession.

2:9 Reges eos in virga ferrea, et tamquam vas figuli confringes eos.

2:9 Thou shalt rule them with a rod of iron, and shalt break them in pieces like a potter's vessel.

2:10 Et nunc, reges, intelligite ; erudimini, qui judicatis terram.

2:10 And now, O ye kings, understand: receive instruction, you that judge the earth.

2:11 Servite Domino in timore, et exsultate ei cum tremore.

2:11 Serve ye the Lord with fear: and rejoice unto him with trembling.

2:12 Apprehendite disciplinam, nequando irascatur Dominus, et pereatis de via justa.

2:12 Embrace discipline, lest at any time the Lord be angry, and you perish from the just way.

2:13 Cum exarserit in brevi ira ejus, beati omnes qui confidunt in eo.

2:13 When his wrath shall be kindled in a short time, blessed are all they that trust in him.

Chapter 3

3:1 Psalmus David, cum fugeret a facie Absalom filii sui.

3:1 The psalm of David when he fled from the face of his son Absalom.

3:2 Domine, quid multiplicati sunt qui tribulant me ? Multi insurgunt adversum me ;

3:2 Why, O Lord, are they multiplied that afflict me? many are they who rise up against me.

3:3 multi dicunt animæ meæ : Non est salus ipsi in Deo ejus.

3:3 Many say to my soul: There is no salvation for him in his God.

3:4 Tu autem Domine, susceptor meus es, gloria mea, et exaltans caput meum.

3:4 But thou, O Lord, art my protector, my glory, and the lifter up of my head.

3:5 Voce mea ad Dominum clamavi ; et exaudivit me de monte sancto suo.

3:5 I have cried to the Lord with my voice: and he hath heard me from his holy hill.

3:6 Ego dormivi, et soporatus sum ; et exsurrexi, quia Dominus suscepit me.

3:6 I have slept and have taken my rest: and I have risen up, because the Lord hath protected me.

3:7 Non timebo millia populi circumdantis me. Exsurge, Domine ; salvum me fac, Deus meus.

3:7 I will not fear thousands of the people surrounding me: arise, O Lord; save me, O my God.

3:8 Quoniam tu percussisti omnes adversantes mihi sine causa ; dentes peccatorum contrivisti.

3:8 For thou hast struck all them who are my adversaries without cause: thou hast broken the teeth of sinners.

3:9 Domini est salus ; et super populum tuum benedictio tua.

3:9 Salvation is of the Lord: and thy blessing is upon thy people.

Chapter 4

4:1 In finem, in carminibus. Psalmus David.

4:1 Unto the end, in verses. A psalm for David.

4:2 Cum invocarem exaudivit me Deus justitiæ meæ, in tribulatione dilatasti mihi. Miserere mei, et exaudi orationem meam.

4:2 When I called upon him, the God of my justice heard me: when I was in distress, thou hast enlarged me. Have mercy on me: and hear my prayer.

4:3 Filii hominum, usquequo gravi corde ? ut quid diligitis vanitatem, et quæritis mendacium ?

4:3 O ye sons of men, how long will you be dull of heart? why do you love vanity, and seek after lying?

4:4 Et scitote quoniam mirificavit Dominus sanctum suum ; Dominus exaudiet me cum clamavero ad eum.

4:4 Know ye also that the Lord hath made his holy one wonderful: the Lord will hear me when I shall cry unto him.

4:5 Irascimini, et nolite peccare ; quæ dicitis in cordibus vestris, in cubilibus vestris compungimini.

4:5 Be ye angry, and sin not: the things you say in your hearts, be sorry for them upon your beds.

4:6 Sacrificate sacrificium justitiæ, et sperate in Domino. Multi dicunt : Quis ostendit nobis bona ?

4:6 Offer up the sacrifice of justice, and trust in the Lord: many say, Who sheweth us good things?

4:7 Signatum est super nos lumen vultus tui, Domine : dedisti lætitiam in corde meo.

4:7 The light of thy countenance, O Lord, is signed upon us: thou hast given gladness in my heart.

4:8 A fructu frumenti, vini, et olei sui, multiplicati sunt.

4:8 By the fruit of their corn, their wine, and oil, they are multiplied:

4:9 In pace in idipsum dormiam, et requiescam ;

4:9 In peace in the self same I will sleep, and I will rest:

4:10 quoniam tu, Domine, singulariter in spe constituisti me.

4:10 For thou, O Lord, singularly hast settled me in hope.

Chapter 5

5:1 In finem, pro ea quæ hæreditatem consequitur. Psalmus David.

5:1 Unto the end, for her that obtaineth the inheritance. A psalm for David.

5:2 Verba mea auribus percipe, Domine ; intellige clamorem meum.

5:2 Give ear, O Lord, to my words, understand my cry.

5:3 Intende voci orationis meæ, rex meus et Deus meus.

5:3 Hearken to the voice of my prayer, O my King and my God.

5:4 Quoniam ad te orabo, Domine : mane exaudies vocem meam.

5:4 For to thee will I pray: O Lord, in the morning thou shalt hear my voice.

5:5 Mane astabo tibi, et videbo quoniam non Deus volens iniquitatem tu es.

5:5 In the morning I will stand before thee, and I will see: because thou art not a God that willest iniquity.

5:6 Neque habitabit juxta te malignus, neque permanebunt injusti ante oculos tuos.

5:6 Neither shall the wicked dwell near thee: nor shall the unjust abide before thy eyes.

5:7 Odisti omnes qui operantur iniquitatem ; perdes omnes qui loquuntur mendacium. Virum sanguinum et dolosum abominabitur Dominus.

5:7 Thou hatest all the workers of iniquity: thou wilt destroy all that speak a lie. The bloody and the deceitful man the Lord will abhor.

5:8 Ego autem in multitudine misericordiæ tuæ introibo in domum tuam ; adorabo ad templum sanctum tuum in timore tuo.

5:8 But as for me in the multitude of thy mercy, I will come into thy house; I will worship towards thy holy temple, in thy fear.

5:9 Domine, deduc me in justitia tua : propter inimicos meos dirige in conspectu tuo viam meam.

5:9 Conduct me, O Lord, in thy justice: because of my enemies, direct my way in thy sight.

5:10 Quoniam non est in ore eorum veritas ; cor eorum vanum est.

5:10 For there is no truth in their mouth: their heart is vain.

5:11 Sepulchrum patens est guttur eorum ; linguis suis dolose agebant : judica illos, Deus. Decidant a cogitationibus suis ; secundum multitudinem impietatum eorum expelle eos, quoniam irritaverunt te, Domine.

5:11 Their throat is an open sepulchre: they dealt deceitfully with their tongues: judge them, O God. Let them fall from their devices: according to the multitude of their wickednesses cast them out: for they have provoked thee, O Lord.

5:12 Et lætentur omnes qui sperant in te ; in æternum exsultabunt, et habitabis in eis. Et gloriabuntur in te omnes qui diligunt nomen tuum,

5:12 But let all them be glad that hope in thee: they shall rejoice for ever, and thou shalt dwell in them. And all they that love thy name shall glory in thee.

5:13 quoniam tu benedices justo. Domine, ut scuto bonæ voluntatis tuæ coronasti nos.

5:13 For thou wilt bless the just. O Lord, thou hast crowned us, as with a shield of thy good will.

Chapter 6

6:1 In finem, in carminibus. Psalmus David. Pro octava.

6:1 Unto the end, in verses, a psalm for David, for the octave.

6:2 Domine, ne in furore tuo arguas me, neque in ira tua corripias me.

6:2 O Lord, rebuke me not in thy indignation, nor chastise me in thy wrath.

6:3 Miserere mei, Domine, quoniam infirmus sum ; sana me, Domine, quoniam conturbata sunt ossa mea.

6:3 Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I am weak: heal me, O Lord, for my bones are troubled.

6:4 Et anima mea turbata est valde ; sed tu, Domine, usquequo ?

6:4 And my soul is troubled exceedingly: but thou, O Lord, how long?

6:5 Convertere, Domine, et eripe animam meam ; salvum me fac propter misericordiam tuam.

6:5 Turn to me, O Lord, and deliver my soul: O save me for thy mercy's sake.

6:6 Quoniam non est in morte qui memor sit tui ; in inferno autem quis confitebitur tibi ?

6:6 For there is no one in death, that is mindful of thee: and who shall confess to thee in hell?

6:7 Laboravi in gemitu meo ; lavabo per singulas noctes lectum meum : lacrimis meis stratum meum rigabo.

6:7 I have laboured in my groanings, every night I will wash my bed: I will water my couch with my tears.

6:8 Turbatus est a furore oculus meus ; inveteravi inter omnes inimicos meos.

6:8 My eye is troubled through indignation: I have grown old amongst all my enemies.

6:9 Discedite a me omnes qui operamini iniquitatem, quoniam exaudivit Dominus vocem fletus mei.

6:9 Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity: for the Lord hath heard the voice of my weeping.

6:10 Exaudivit Dominus deprecationem meam ; Dominus orationem meam suscepit.

6:10 The Lord hath heard my supplication: the Lord hath received my prayer.

6:11 Erubescant, et conturbentur vehementer, omnes inimici mei ; convertantur, et erubescant valde velociter.

6:11 Let all my enemies be ashamed, and be very much troubled: let them be turned back, and be ashamed very speedily.

Chapter 7

7:1 Psalmus David, quem cantavit Domino pro verbis Chusi, filii Jemini.

7:1 The psalm of David, which he sung to the Lord, for the words of Chusi, the son of Jemini.

7:2 Domine Deus meus, in te speravi ; salvum me fac ex omnibus persequentibus me, et libera me :

7:2 O Lord, my God, in thee have I put my trust; save me from all them that persecute me, and deliver me.

7:3 nequando rapiat ut leo animam meam, dum non est qui redimat, neque qui salvum faciat.

7:3 Lest at any time he seize upon my soul like a lion, while there is no one to redeem me, nor to save.

7:4 Domine Deus meus, si feci istud, si est iniquitas in manibus meis,

7:4 O Lord, my God, if I have done this thing, if there be iniquity in my hands:

7:5 si reddidi retribuentibus mihi mala, decidam merito ab inimicis meis inanis.

7:5 If I have rendered to them that repaid me evils, let me deservedly fall empty before my enemies.

7:6 Persequatur inimicus animam meam, et comprehendat ; et conculcet in terra vitam meam, et gloriam meam in pulverem deducat.

7:6 Let the enemy pursue my soul, and take it, and tread down my life, on the earth, and bring down my glory to the dust.

7:7 Exsurge, Domine, in ira tua, et exaltare in finibus inimicorum meorum : et exsurge, Domine Deus meus, in præcepto quod mandasti,

7:7 Rise up, O Lord, in thy anger: and be thou exalted in the borders of my enemies. And arise, O Lord, my God, in the precept which thou hast commanded:

7:8 et synagoga populorum circumdabit te : et propter hanc in altum regredere :

7:8 And a congregation of people shall surround thee. And for their sakes return thou on high.

7:9 Dominus judicat populos. Judica me, Domine, secundum justitiam meam, et secundum innocentiam meam super me.

7:9 The Lord judgeth the people. Judge me, O Lord, according to my justice, and according to my innocence in me.

7:10 Consumetur nequitia peccatorum, et diriges justum, scrutans corda et renes, Deus.

7:10 The wickedness of sinners shall be brought to nought; and thou shalt direct the just: the searcher of hearts and reins is God. Just

7:11 Justum adjutorium meum a Domino, qui salvos facit rectos corde.

7:11 Is my help from the Lord; who saveth the upright of heart.

7:12 Deus judex justus, fortis, et patiens ; numquid irascitur per singulos dies ?

7:12 God is a just judge, strong and patient: is he angry every day?

7:13 Nisi conversi fueritis, gladium suum vibrabit ; arcum suum tetendit, et paravit illum.

7:13 Except you will be converted, he will brandish his sword; he hath bent his bow, and made it ready.

7:14 Et in eo paravit vasa mortis, sagittas suas ardentibus effecit.

7:14 And in it he hath prepared to instruments of death, he hath made ready his arrows for them that burn.

7:15 Ecce parturiit injustitiam ; concepit dolorem, et peperit iniquitatem.

7:15 Behold he hath been in labour with injustice: he hath conceived sorrow, and brought forth iniquity.

7:16 Lacum aperuit, et effodit eum ; et incidit in foveam quam fecit.

7:16 He hath opened a pit and dug it: and he is fallen into the hole he made.

7:17 Convertetur dolor ejus in caput ejus, et in verticem ipsius iniquitas ejus descendet.

7:17 His sorrow shall be turned on his own head: and his iniquity shall come down upon his crown.

7:18 Confitebor Domino secundum justitiam ejus, et psallam nomini Domini altissimi.

7:18 I will give glory to the Lord according to his justice: and will sing to the name of the Lord the most high.

Chapter 8

8:1 In finem, pro torcularibus. Psalmus David.

8:1 Unto the end, for the presses: a psalm for David.

8:2 Domine, Dominus noster, quam admirabile est nomen tuum in universa terra ! quoniam elevata est magnificentia tua super cælos.

8:2 O Lord, our Lord, how admirable is thy name in the whole earth! For thy magnificence is elevated above the heavens.

8:3 Ex ore infantium et lactentium perfecisti laudem propter inimicos tuos, ut destruas inimicum et ultorem.

8:3 Out of the mouth of infants and of sucklings thou hast perfected praise, because of thy enemies, that thou mayst destroy the enemy and the avenger.

8:4 Quoniam videbo cælos tuos, opera digitorum tuorum, lunam et stellas quæ tu fundasti.

8:4 For I will behold thy heavens, the works of thy fingers: the moon and the stars which thou hast founded.

8:5 Quid est homo, quod memor es ejus ? aut filius hominis, quoniam visitas eum ?

8:5 What is man, that thou art mindful of him? or the son of man, that thou visitest him?

8:6 Minuisti eum paulominus ab angelis ; gloria et honore coronasti eum ;

8:6 Thou hast made him a little less than the angels, thou hast crowned him with glory and honour:

8:7 et constituisti eum super opera manuum tuarum.

8:7 And hast set him over the works of thy hands.

8:8 Omnia subjecisti sub pedibus ejus, oves et boves universas, insuper et pecora campi,

8:8 Thou hast subjected all things under his feet, all sheep and oxen: moreover, the beasts also of the fields.

8:9 volucres cæli, et pisces maris qui perambulant semitas maris.

8:9 The birds of the air, and the fishes of the sea, that pass through the paths of the sea.

8:10 Domine, Dominus noster, quam admirabile est nomen tuum in universa terra !

8:10 O Lord, our Lord, how admirable is thy name in the whole earth!

Chapter 9

9:1 In finem, pro occultis filii. Psalmus David.

9:1 Unto the end, for the hidden things of the Son. A psalm for David.

9:2 Confitebor tibi, Domine, in toto corde meo ; narrabo omnia mirabilia tua.

9:2 I will give praise to thee, O Lord, with my whole heart: I will relate all thy wonders.

9:3 Lætabor et exsultabo in te ; psallam nomini tuo, Altissime.

9:3 I will be glad, and rejoice in thee: I will sing to thy name, O thou most high.

9:4 In convertendo inimicum meum retrorsum ; infirmabuntur, et peribunt a facie tua.

9:4 When my enemy shall be turned back: they shall be weakened, and perish before thy face.

9:5 Quoniam fecisti judicium meum et causam meam ; sedisti super thronum, qui judicas justitiam.

9:5 For thou hast maintained my judgment and my cause: thou hast sat on the throne, who judgest justice.

9:6 Increpasti gentes, et periit impius : nomen eorum delesti in æternum, et in sæculum sæculi.

9:6 Thou hast rebuked the Gentiles, and the wicked one hath perished; thou hast blotted out their name for ever and ever.

9:7 Inimici defecerunt frameæ in finem, et civitates eorum destruxisti. Periit memoria eorum cum sonitu ;

9:7 The swords of the enemy have failed unto the end: and their cities thou hast destroyed. Their memory hath perished with a noise:

9:8 et Dominus in æternum permanet. Paravit in judicio thronum suum,

9:8 But the Lord remaineth for ever. He hath prepared his throne in judgment:

9:9 et ipse judicabit orbem terræ in æquitate : judicabit populos in justitia.

9:9 And he shall judge the world in equity, he shall judge the people in justice.

9:10 Et factus est Dominus refugium pauperi ; adjutor in opportunitatibus, in tribulatione.

9:10 And the Lord is become a refuge for the poor: a helper in due time in tribulation.

9:11 Et sperent in te qui noverunt nomen tuum, quoniam non dereliquisti quærentes te, Domine.

9:11 And let them trust in thee who know thy name: for thou hast not forsaken them that seek thee, O Lord.

9:12 Psallite Domino qui habitat in Sion ; annuntiate inter gentes studia ejus :

9:12 Sing ye to the Lord, who dwelleth in Sion: declare his ways among the Gentiles:

9:13 quoniam requirens sanguinem eorum recordatus est ; non est oblitus clamorem pauperum.

9:13 For requiring their blood, he hath remembered them: he hath not forgotten the cry of the poor.

9:14 Miserere mei, Domine : vide humilitatem meam de inimicis meis,

9:14 Have mercy on me, O Lord: see my humiliation which I suffer from my enemies.

9:15 qui exaltas me de portis mortis, ut annuntiem omnes laudationes tuas in portis filiæ Sion :

9:15 Thou that liftest me up from the gates of death, that I may declare all thy praises in the gates of the daughter of Sion.

9:16 exultabo in salutari tuo. Infixæ sunt gentes in interitu quem fecerunt ; in laqueo isto quem absconderunt comprehensus est pes eorum.

9:16 I will rejoice in thy salvation: the Gentiles have stuck fast in the destruction which they prepared. Their foot hath been taken in the very snare which they hid.

9:17 Cognoscetur Dominus judicia faciens ; in operibus manuum suarum comprehensus est peccator.

9:17 The Lord shall be known when he executeth judgments: the sinner hath been caught in the works of his own hands.

9:18 Convertantur peccatores in infernum, omnes gentes quæ obliviscuntur Deum.

9:18 The wicked shall be turned into hell, all the nations that forget God.

9:19 Quoniam non in finem oblivio erit pauperis ; patientia pauperum non peribit in finem.

9:19 For the poor man shall not be forgotten to the end: the patience of the poor shall not perish for ever.

9:20 Exsurge, Domine ; non confortetur homo : judicentur gentes in conspectu tuo.

9:20 Arise, O Lord, let not man be strengthened: let the Gentiles be judged in thy sight.

9:21 Constitue, Domine, legislatorem super eos, ut sciant gentes quoniam homines sunt.

9:21 Appoint, O Lord, a lawgiver over them: that the Gentiles may know themselves to be but men.

9:22 Ut quid, Domine, recessisti longe ; despicis in opportunitatibus, in tribulatione ?

9:22 Why, O Lord, hast thou retired afar off? why dost thou slight us in our wants, in the time of trouble?

9:23 Dum superbit impius, incenditur pauper : comprehenduntur in consiliis quibus cogitant.

9:23 Whilst the wicked man is proud, the poor is set on fire: they are caught in the counsels which they devise.

9:24 Quoniam laudatur peccator in desideriis animæ suæ, et iniquus benedicitur.

9:24 For the sinner is praised in the desires of his soul: and the unjust man is blessed.

9:25 Exacerbavit Dominum peccator : secundum multitudinem iræ suæ, non quæret.

9:25 The sinner hath provoked the Lord according to the multitude of his wrath he will not seek him:

9:26 Non est Deus in conspectu ejus ; inquinatæ sunt viæ illius in omni tempore. Auferuntur judicia tua a facie ejus ; omnium inimicorum suorum dominabitur.

9:26 God is not before his eyes: his ways are filthy at all times. Thy judgments are removed from his sight: he shall rule over all his enemies.

9:27 Dixit enim in corde suo : Non movebor a generatione in generationem, sine malo.

9:27 For he hath said in his heart: I shall not be moved from generation to generation, and shall be without evil.

9:28 Cujus maledictione os plenum est, et amaritudine, et dolo ; sub lingua ejus labor et dolor.

9:28 His mouth is full of cursing, and of bitterness, and of deceit: under his tongue are labor and sorrow.

9:29 Sedet in insidiis cum divitibus in occultis, ut interficiat innocentem.

9:29 He sits in ambush with the rich in private places, that he may kill the innocent.

9:30 Oculi ejus in pauperem respiciunt ; insidiatur in abscondito, quasi leo in spelunca sua. Insidiatur ut rapiat pauperem ; rapere pauperem dum attrahit eum.

9:30 His eyes are upon the poor man: He lieth in wait in secret like a lion in his den. He lieth in ambush that he may catch the poor man: to catch the poor, whilst he draweth him to him.

9:31 In laqueo suo humiliabit eum ; inclinabit se, et cadet cum dominatus fuerit pauperum.

9:31 In his net he will bring him down, he will crouch and fall, when he shall have power over the poor.

9:32 Dixit enim in corde suo : Oblitus est Deus ; avertit faciem suam, ne videat in finem.

9:32 For he hath said in his heart: God hath forgotten, he hath turned away his face not to see to the end.

9:33 Exsurge, Domine Deus, exaltetur manus tua ; ne obliviscaris pauperum.

9:33 Arise, O Lord God, let thy hand be exalted: forget not the poor.

9:34 Propter quid irritavit impius Deum ? dixit enim in corde suo : Non requiret.

9:34 Wherefore hath the wicked provoked God? for he hath said in his heart: He will not require it.

9:35 Vides, quoniam tu laborem et dolorem consideras, ut tradas eos in manus tuas. Tibi derelictus est pauper ; orphano tu eris adjutor.

9:35 Thou seest it, for thou considerest labour and sorrow: that thou mayst deliver them into thy hands. To thee is the poor man left: thou wilt be a helper to the orphan.

9:36 Contere brachium peccatoris et maligni ; quæretur peccatum illius, et non invenietur.

9:36 Break thou the arm of the sinner and of the malignant: his sin shall be sought, and shall not be found.

9:37 Dominus regnabit in æternum, et in sæculum sæculi ; peribitis, gentes, de terra illius.

9:37 The Lord shall reign to eternity, yea, for ever and ever: ye Gentiles shall perish from his land.

9:38 Desiderium pauperum exaudivit Dominus ; præparationem cordis eorum audivit auris tua :

9:38 The Lord hath heard the desire of the poor: thy ear hath heard the preparation of their heart.

9:39 judicare pupillo et humili, ut non apponat ultra magnificare se homo super terram.

9:39 To judge for the fatherless and for the humble, that man may no more presume to magnify himself upon earth.

Chapter 10

10:1 In finem. Psalmus David.

10:1 Unto the end. A psalm to David.

10:2 In Domino confido ; quomodo dicitis animæ meæ : Transmigra in montem sicut passer ?

10:2 In the Lord I put my trust: how then do you say to my soul: Get thee away from hence to the mountain, like a sparrow.

10:3 Quoniam ecce peccatores intenderunt arcum ; paraverunt sagittas suas in pharetra, ut sagittent in obscuro rectos corde :

10:3 For, lo, the wicked have bent their bow: they have prepared their arrows in the quiver, to shoot in the dark the upright of heart.

10:4 quoniam quæ perfecisti destruxerunt ; justus autem, quid fecit ?

10:4 For they have destroyed the things which thou hast made: but what has the just man done?

10:5 Dominus in templo sancto suo ; Dominus in cælo sedes ejus. Oculi ejus in pauperem respiciunt ; palpebræ ejus interrogant filios hominum.

10:5 The Lord is in his holy temple, the Lord's throne is in heaven. His eyes look on the poor man: his eyelids examine the sons of men.

10:6 Dominus interrogat justum et impium ; qui autem diligit iniquitatem, odit animam suam.

10:6 The Lord trieth the just and the wicked: but he that loveth iniquity, hateth his own soul.

10:7 Pluet super peccatores laqueos ; ignis et sulphur, et spiritus procellarum, pars calicis eorum.

10:7 He shall rain snares upon sinners: fire and brimstone, and storms of winds, shall be the portion of their cup.

10:8 Quoniam justus Dominus, et justitias dilexit : æquitatem vidit vultus ejus.

10:8 For the Lord is just, and hath loved justice: his countenance hath beheld righteousness.

Chapter 11

11:1 In finem, pro octava. Psalmus David.

11:1 Unto the end: for the octave, a psalm for David.

11:2 Salvum me fac, Domine, quoniam defecit sanctus, quoniam diminutæ sunt veritates a filiis hominum.

11:2 Save me, O Lord, for there is now no saint: truths are decayed from among the children of men.

11:3 Vana locuti sunt unusquisque ad proximum suum ; labia dolosa, in corde et corde locuti sunt.

11:3 They have spoken vain things, every one to his neighbour: with deceitful lips, and with a double heart have they spoken.

11:4 Disperdat Dominus universa labia dolosa, et linguam magniloquam.

11:4 May the Lord destroy all deceitful lips, and the tongue that speaketh proud things.

11:5 Qui dixerunt : Linguam nostram magnificabimus ; labia nostra a nobis sunt. Quis noster dominus est ?

11:5 Who have said: We will magnify our tongue: our lips are our own: who is Lord over us?

11:6 Propter miseriam inopum, et gemitum pauperum, nunc exsurgam, dicit Dominus. Ponam in salutari ; fiducialiter agam in eo.

11:6 By reason of the misery of the needy, and the groans of the poor, now will I arise, saith the Lord. I will set him in safety: I will deal confidently in his regard.

11:7 Eloquia Domini, eloquia casta ; argentum igne examinatum, probatum terræ, purgatum septuplum.

11:7 The words of the Lord are pure words: as silver tried by the fire, purged from the earth, refined seven times.

11:8 Tu, Domine, servabis nos, et custodies nos a generatione hac in æternum.

11:8 Thou, O Lord, wilt preserve us: and keep us from this generation for ever.

11:9 In circuitu impii ambulant : secundum altitudinem tuam multiplicasti filios hominum.

11:9 The wicked walk round about: according to thy highness, thou hast multiplied the children of men.

Chapter 12

12:1 In finem. Psalmus David. Usquequo, Domine, oblivisceris me in finem ? usquequo avertis faciem tuam a me ?

12:1 Unto the end, a psalm for David. How long, O Lord, wilt thou forget me unto the end? how long dost thou turn away thy face from me?

12:2 quamdiu ponam consilia in anima mea ; dolorem in corde meo per diem ?

12:2 How long shall I take counsels in my soul, sorrow in my heart all the day?

12:3 usquequo exaltabitur inimicus meus super me ?

12:3 How long shall my enemy be exalted over me?

12:4 Respice, et exaudi me, Domine Deus meus. Illumina oculos meos, ne umquam obdormiam in morte ;

12:4 Consider, and hear me, O Lord, my God. Enlighten my eyes, that I never sleep in death:

12:5 nequando dicat inimicus meus : Prævalui adversus eum. Qui tribulant me exsultabunt si motus fuero ;

12:5 Lest at any time my enemy say: I have prevailed against him. They that trouble me, will rejoice when I am moved:

12:6 ego autem in misericordia tua speravi. Exsultabit cor meum in salutari tuo. Cantabo Domino qui bona tribuit mihi ; et psallam nomini Domini altissimi.

12:6 But I have trusted in thy mercy. My heart shall rejoice in thy salvation: I will sing to the Lord, who giveth me good things: yea, I will sing to the name of the Lord, the most high.

Chapter 13

13:1 In finem. Psalmus David. Dixit insipiens in corde suo : Non est Deus. Corrupti sunt, et abominabiles facti sunt in studiis suis ; non est qui faciat bonum, non est usque ad unum.

13:1 Unto the end, a psalm for David. The fool hath said in his heart: There is no God. They are corrupt, and are become abominable in their ways: there is none that doth good, no not one.

13:2 Dominus de cælo prospexit super filios hominum, ut videat si est intelligens, aut requirens Deum.

13:2 The Lord hath looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there be any that understand and seek God.

13:3 Omnes declinaverunt, simul inutiles facti sunt. Non est qui faciat bonum, non est usque ad unum. Sepulchrum patens est guttur eorum ; linguis suis dolose agebant. Venenum aspidum sub labiis eorum, quorum os maledictione et amaritudine plenum est ; veloces pedes eorum ad effundendum sanguinem. Contritio et infelicitas in viis eorum, et viam pacis non cognoverunt ; non est timor Dei ante oculos eorum.

13:3 They are all gone aside, they are become unprofitable together: there is none that doth good: no not one. Their throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues they acted deceitfully: the poison of asps is under their lips. Their mouth is full of cursing and bitterness; their feet are swift to shed blood. Destruction and unhappiness in their ways; and the way of peace they have not known: there is no fear of God before their eyes.

13:4 Nonne cognoscent omnes qui operantur iniquitatem, qui devorant plebem meam sicut escam panis ?

13:4 Shall not all they know that work iniquity, who devour my people as they eat bread?

13:5 Dominum non invocaverunt ; illic trepidaverunt timore, ubi non erat timor.

13:5 They have not called upon the Lord: there have they trembled for fear, where there was no fear.

13:6 Quoniam Dominus in generatione justa est : consilium inopis confudistis, quoniam Dominus spes ejus est.

13:6 For the Lord is in the just generation: you have confounded the counsel of the poor man; but the Lord is his hope.

13:7 Quis dabit ex Sion salutare Israël ? Cum averterit Dominus captivitatem plebis suæ, exsultabit Jacob, et lætabitur Israël.

13:7 Who shall give out of Sion the salvation of Israel? when the Lord shall have turned away the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad.

Chapter 14

14:1 Psalmus David. Domine, quis habitabit in tabernaculo tuo ? aut quis requiescet in monte sancto tuo ?

14:1 A psalm for David. Lord, who shall dwell in thy tabernacle? or who shall rest in thy holy hill?

14:2 Qui ingreditur sine macula, et operatur justitiam ;

14:2 He that walketh without blemish, and worketh justice:

14:3 qui loquitur veritatem in corde suo : qui non egit dolum in lingua sua, nec fecit proximo suo malum, et opprobrium non accepit adversus proximos suos.

14:3 He that speaketh truth in his heart, who hath not used deceit in his tongue: Nor hath done evil to his neighbour: nor taken up a reproach against his neighbours.

14:4 Ad nihilum deductus est in conspectu ejus malignus ; timentes autem Dominum glorificat. Qui jurat proximo suo, et non decipit ;

14:4 In his sight the malignant is brought to nothing: but he glorifieth them that fear the Lord. He that sweareth to his neighbour, and deceiveth not;

14:5 qui pecuniam suam non dedit ad usuram, et munera super innocentem non accepit : qui facit hæc non movebitur in æternum.

14:5 He that hath not put out his money to usury, nor taken bribes against the innocent: He that doth these things, shall not be moved for ever.

Chapter 15

15:1 Tituli inscriptio, ipsi David. Conserva me, Domine, quoniam speravi in te.

15:1 The inscription of a title to David himself. Preserve me, O Lord, for I have put my trust in thee.

15:2 Dixi Domino : Deus meus es tu, quoniam bonorum meorum non eges.

15:2 I have said to the Lord, thou art my God, for thou hast no need of my goods.

15:3 Sanctis qui sunt in terra ejus, mirificavit omnes voluntates meas in eis.

15:3 To the saints, who are in his land, he hath made wonderful all my desires in them.

15:4 Multiplicatæ sunt infirmitates eorum : postea acceleraverunt. Non congregabo conventicula eorum de sanguinibus, nec memor ero nominum eorum per labia mea.

15:4 Their infirmities were multiplied: afterwards they made haste. I will not gather together their meetings for bloodofferings: nor will I be mindful of their names by my lips.

15:5 Dominus pars hæreditatis meæ, et calicis mei : tu es qui restitues hæreditatem meam mihi.

15:5 The Lord is the portion of my inheritance and of my cup: it is thou that wilt restore my inheritance to me.

15:6 Funes ceciderunt mihi in præclaris ; etenim hæreditas mea præclara est mihi.

15:6 The lines are fallen unto me in goodly places: for my inheritance is goodly to me.

15:7 Benedicam Dominum qui tribuit mihi intellectum ; insuper et usque ad noctem increpuerunt me renes mei.

15:7 I will bless the Lord, who hath given me understanding: moreover, my reins also have corrected me even till night.

15:8 Providebam Dominum in conspectu meo semper : quoniam a dextris est mihi, ne commovear.

15:8 I set the Lord always in my sight: for he is at my right hand, that I be not moved.

15:9 Propter hoc lætatum est cor meum, et exsultavit lingua mea ; insuper et caro mea requiescet in spe.

15:9 Therefore my heart hath been glad, and my tongue hath rejoiced: moreover, my flesh also shall rest in hope.

15:10 Quoniam non derelinques animam meam in inferno, nec dabis sanctum tuum videre corruptionem. Notas mihi fecisti vias vitæ ; adimplebis me lætitia cum vultu tuo : delectationes in dextera tua usque in finem.

15:10 Because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; nor wilt thou give thy holy one to see corruption.

15:11

15:11 Thou hast made known to me the ways of life, thou shalt fill me with joy with thy countenance: at thy right hand are delights even to the end.

Chapter 16

16:1 Oratio David. Exaudi, Domine, justitiam meam ; intende deprecationem meam. Auribus percipe orationem meam, non in labiis dolosis.

16:1 The prayer of David. Hear, O Lord, my justice: attend to my supplication. Give ear unto my prayer, which proceedeth not from deceitful lips.

16:2 De vultu tuo judicium meum prodeat ; oculi tui videant æquitates.

16:2 Let my judgment come forth from thy countenance: let thy eyes behold the things that are equitable.

16:3 Probasti cor meum, et visitasti nocte ; igne me examinasti, et non est inventa in me iniquitas.

16:3 Thou hast proved my heart, and visited it by night, thou hast tried me by fire: and iniquity hath not been found in me.

16:4 Ut non loquatur os meum opera hominum : propter verba labiorum tuorum, ego custodivi vias duras.

16:4 That my mouth may not speak the works of men: for the sake of the words of thy lips, I have kept hard ways.

16:5 Perfice gressus meos in semitis tuis, ut non moveantur vestigia mea.

16:5 Perfect thou my goings in thy paths: that my footsteps be not moved.

16:6 Ego clamavi, quoniam exaudisti me, Deus ; inclina aurem tuam mihi, et exaudi verba mea.

16:6 I have cried to thee, for thou, O God, hast heard me: O incline thy ear unto me, and hear my words.

16:7 Mirifica misericordias tuas, qui salvos facis sperantes in te.

16:7 Shew forth thy wonderful mercies; thou who savest them that trust in thee.

16:8 A resistentibus dexteræ tuæ custodi me ut pupillam oculi. Sub umbra alarum tuarum protege me

16:8 From them that resist thy right hand keep me, as the apple of thy eye. Protect me under the shadow of thy wings.

16:9 a facie impiorum qui me afflixerunt. Inimici mei animam meam circumdederunt ;

16:9 From the face of the wicked who have afflicted me. My enemies have surrounded my soul:

16:10 adipem suum concluserunt : os eorum locutum est superbiam.

16:10 They have shut up their fat: their mouth hath spoken proudly.

16:11 Projicientes me nunc circumdederunt me ; oculos suos statuerunt declinare in terram.

16:11 They have cast me forth, and now they have surrounded me: they have set their eyes bowing down to the earth.

16:12 Susceperunt me sicut leo paratus ad prædam, et sicut catulus leonis habitans in abditis.

16:12 They have taken me, as a lion prepared for the prey; and as a young lion dwelling in secret places.

16:13 Exsurge, Domine : præveni eum, et supplanta eum : eripe animam meam ab impio ; frameam tuam

16:13 Arise, O Lord, disappoint him and supplant him; deliver my soul from the wicked one; thy sword

16:14 ab inimicis manus tuæ. Domine, a paucis de terra divide eos in vita eorum ; de absconditis tuis adimpletus est venter eorum. Saturati sunt filiis, et dimiserunt reliquias suas parvulis suis.

16:14 From the enemies of thy hand. O Lord, divide them from the few of the earth in their life: their belly is filled from thy hidden stores. They are full of children: and they have left to their little ones the rest of their substance.

16:15 Ego autem in justitia apparebo conspectui tuo ; satiabor cum apparuerit gloria tua.

16:15 But as for me, I will appear before thy sight in justice: I shall be satisfied when thy glory shall appear.

Chapter 17

17:1 In finem. Puero Domini David, qui locutus est Domino verba cantici hujus, in die qua eripuit eum Dominus de manu omnium inimicorum ejus, et de manu Saul, et dixit :

17:1 Unto the end, for David, the servant of the Lord, who spoke to the Lord the words of this canticle, in the day that the Lord delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul: and he said:

17:2 Diligam te, Domine, fortitudo mea.

17:2 I will love thee, O Lord, my strength:

17:3 Dominus firmamentum meum, et refugium meum, et liberator meus. Deus meus adjutor meus, et sperabo in eum ; protector meus, et cornu salutis meæ, et susceptor meus.

17:3 The Lord is my firmament, my refuge, and my deliverer. My God is my helper, and in him will I put my trust. My protector, and the horn of my salvation, and my support.

17:4 Laudans invocabo Dominum, et ab inimicis meis salvus ero.

17:4 Praising, I will call upon the Lord: and I shall be saved from my enemies.

17:5 Circumdederunt me dolores mortis, et torrentes iniquitatis conturbaverunt me.

17:5 The sorrows of death surrounded me: and the torrents of iniquity troubled me.

17:6 Dolores inferni circumdederunt me ; præoccupaverunt me laquei mortis.

17:6 The sorrows of hell encompassed me: and the snares of death prevented me.

17:7 In tribulatione mea invocavi Dominum, et ad Deum meum clamavi : et exaudivit de templo sancto suo vocem meam ; et clamor meus in conspectu ejus introivit in aures ejus.

17:7 In my affliction I called upon the Lord, and I cried to my God: And he heard my voice from his holy temple: and my cry before him came into his ears.

17:8 Commota est, et contremuit terra ; fundamenta montium conturbata sunt, et commota sunt : quoniam iratus est eis.

17:8 The earth shook and trembled: the foundations of the mountains were troubled and were moved, because he was angry with them.

17:9 Ascendit fumus in ira ejus, et ignis a facie ejus exarsit ; carbones succensi sunt ab eo.

17:9 There went up a smoke in his wrath: and a fire flamed from his face: coals were kindled by it.

17:10 Inclinavit cælos, et descendit, et caligo sub pedibus ejus.

17:10 He bowed the heavens, and came down, and darkness was under his feet.

17:11 Et ascendit super cherubim, et volavit ; volavit super pennas ventorum.

17:11 And he ascended upon the cherubim, and he flew; he flew upon the wings of the winds.

17:12 Et posuit tenebras latibulum suum ; in circuitu ejus tabernaculum ejus, tenebrosa aqua in nubibus aëris.

17:12 And he made darkness his cover, his pavilion round about him: dark waters in the clouds of the air.

17:13 Præ fulgore in conspectu ejus nubes transierunt ; grando et carbones ignis.

17:13 At the brightness that was before him the clouds passed, hail and coals of fire.

17:14 Et intonuit de cælo Dominus, et Altissimus dedit vocem suam : grando et carbones ignis.

17:14 And the Lord thundered from heaven, and the Highest gave his voice: hail and coals of fire.

17:15 Et misit sagittas suas, et dissipavit eos ; fulgura multiplicavit, et conturbavit eos.

17:15 And he sent forth his arrows, and he scattered them: he multiplied lightnings, and troubled them.

17:16 Et apparuerunt fontes aquarum, et revelata sunt fundamenta orbis terrarum, ab increpatione tua, Domine, ab inspiratione spiritus iræ tuæ.

17:16 Then the fountains of waters appeared, and the foundations of the world were discovered: At thy rebuke, O Lord, at the blast of the spirit of thy wrath.

17:17 Misit de summo, et accepit me ; et assumpsit me de aquis multis.

17:17 He sent from on high, and took me: and received me out of many waters.

17:18 Eripuit me de inimicis meis fortissimis, et ab his qui oderunt me. Quoniam confortati sunt super me ;

17:18 He delivered me from my strongest enemies, and from them that hated me: for they were too strong for me.

17:19 prævenerunt me in die afflictionis meæ : et factus est Dominus protector meus.

17:19 They prevented me in the day of my affliction: and the Lord became my protector.

17:20 Et eduxit me in latitudinem ; salvum me fecit, quoniam voluit me,

17:20 And he brought me forth into a large place: he saved me, because he was well pleased with me.

17:21 et retribuet mihi Dominus secundum justitiam meam, et secundum puritatem manuum mearum retribuet mihi :

17:21 And the Lord will reward me according to my justice; and will repay me according to the cleanness of my hands:

17:22 quia custodivi vias Domini, nec impie gessi a Deo meo ;

17:22 Because I have kept the ways of the Lord; and have not done wickedly against my God.

17:23 quoniam omnia judicia ejus in conspectu meo, et justitias ejus non repuli a me.

17:23 For all his judgments are in my sight: and his justices I have not put away from me.

17:24 Et ero immaculatus cum eo ; et observabo me ab iniquitate mea.

17:24 And I shall be spotless with him: and shall keep myself from my iniquity.

17:25 Et retribuet mihi Dominus secundum justitiam meam, et secundum puritatem manuum mearum in conspectu oculorum ejus.

17:25 And the Lord will reward me according to my justice: and according to the cleanness of my hands before his eyes.

17:26 Cum sancto sanctus eris, et cum viro innocente innocens eris,

17:26 With the holy thou wilt be holy; and with the innocent man thou wilt be innocent:

17:27 et cum electo electus eris, et cum perverso perverteris.

17:27 And with the elect thou wilt be elect: and with the perverse thou wilt be perverted.

17:28 Quoniam tu populum humilem salvum facies, et oculos superborum humiliabis.

17:28 For thou wilt save the humble people; but wilt bring down the eyes of the proud.

17:29 Quoniam tu illuminas lucernam meam, Domine ; Deus meus, illumina tenebras meas.

17:29 For thou lightest my lamp, O Lord: O my God, enlighten my darkness.

17:30 Quoniam in te eripiar a tentatione ; et in Deo meo transgrediar murum.

17:30 For by thee I shall be delivered from temptation; and through my God I shall go over a wall.

17:31 Deus meus, impolluta via ejus ; eloquia Domini igne examinata : protector est omnium sperantium in se.

17:31 As for my God, his way is undefiled: the words of the Lord are fire-tried: he is the protector of all that trust in him.

17:32 Quoniam quis deus præter Dominum ? aut quis deus præter Deum nostrum ?

17:32 For who is God but the Lord? or who is God but our God?

17:33 Deus qui præcinxit me virtute, et posuit immaculatam viam meam ;

17:33 God, who hath girt me with strength; and made my way blameless.

17:34 qui perfecit pedes meos tamquam cervorum, et super excelsa statuens me ;

17:34 Who hath made my feet like the feet of harts: and who setteth me upon high places.

17:35 qui docet manus meas ad prælium. Et posuisti, ut arcum æreum, brachia mea,

17:35 Who teacheth my hands to war: and thou hast made my arms like a brazen bow.

17:36 et dedisti mihi protectionem salutis tuæ : et dextera tua suscepit me, et disciplina tua correxit me in finem, et disciplina tua ipsa me docebit.

17:36 And thou hast given me the protection of thy salvation: and thy right hand hath held me up: And thy discipline hath corrected me unto the end: and thy discipline, the same shall teach me.

17:37 Dilatasti gressus meos subtus me, et non sunt infirmata vestigia mea.

17:37 Thou hast enlarged my steps under me; and my feet are not weakened.

17:38 Persequar inimicos meos, et comprehendam illos ; et non convertar donec deficiant.

17:38 I will pursue after my enemies, and overtake them: and I will not turn again till they are consumed.

17:39 Confringam illos, nec poterunt stare ; cadent subtus pedes meos.

17:39 I will break them, and they shall not be able to stand: they shall fall under my feet.

17:40 Et præcinxisti me virtute ad bellum, et supplantasti insurgentes in me subtus me.

17:40 And thou hast girded me with strength unto battle; and hast subdued under me them that rose up against me.

17:41 Et inimicos meos dedisti mihi dorsum, et odientes me disperdidisti.

17:41 And thou hast made my enemies turn their back upon me, and hast destroyed them that hated me.

17:42 Clamaverunt, nec erat qui salvos faceret ; ad Dominum, nec exaudivit eos.

17:42 They cried, but there was none to save them, to the Lord: but he heard them not.

17:43 Et comminuam eos ut pulverem ante faciem venti ; ut lutum platearum delebo eos.

17:43 And I shall beat them as small as the dust before the wind; I shall bring them to nought, like the dirt in the streets.

17:44 Eripies me de contradictionibus populi ; constitues me in caput gentium.

17:44 Thou wilt deliver me from the contradictions of the people; thou wilt make me head of the Gentiles.

17:45 Populus quem non cognovi servivit mihi ; in auditu auris obedivit mihi.

17:45 A people which I knew not, hath served me: at the hearing of the ear they have obeyed me.

17:46 Filii alieni mentiti sunt mihi, filii alieni inveterati sunt, et claudicaverunt a semitis suis.

17:46 The children that are strangers have lied to me, strange children have faded away, and have halted from their paths.

17:47 Vivit Dominus, et benedictus Deus meus, et exaltetur Deus salutis meæ.

17:47 The Lord liveth, and blessed be my God, and let the God of my salvation be exalted.

17:48 Deus qui das vindictas mihi, et subdis populos sub me ; liberator meus de inimicis meis iracundis.

17:48 O God, who avengest me, and subduest the people under me, my deliverer from my enraged enemies.

17:49 Et ab insurgentibus in me exaltabis me ; a viro iniquo eripies me.

17:49 And thou wilt lift me up above them that rise up against me: from the unjust man thou wilt deliver me.

17:50 Propterea confitebor tibi in nationibus, Domine, et nomini tuo psalmum dicam ;

17:50 Therefore will I give glory to thee, O Lord, among the nations, and I will sing a psalm to thy name.

17:51 magnificans salutes regis ejus, et faciens misericordiam christo suo David, et semini ejus usque in sæculum.

17:51 Giving great deliverance to his king, and shewing mercy to David, his anointed: and to his seed for ever.

Chapter 18

18:1 In finem. Psalmus David.

18:1 Unto the end. A Psalm for David.

18:2 Cæli enarrant gloriam Dei, et opera manuum ejus annuntiat firmamentum.

18:2 The heavens shew forth the glory of God, and the firmament declareth the work of his hands.

18:3 Dies diei eructat verbum, et nox nocti indicat scientiam.

18:3 Day to day uttereth speech, and night to night sheweth knowledge.

18:4 Non sunt loquelæ, neque sermones, quorum non audiantur voces eorum.

18:4 There are no speeches nor languages, where their voices are not heard.

18:5 In omnem terram exivit sonus eorum, et in fines orbis terræ verba eorum.

18:5 Their sound hath gone forth into all the earth: and their words unto the ends of the world.

18:6 In sole posuit tabernaculum suum ; et ipse tamquam sponsus procedens de thalamo suo. Exsultavit ut gigas ad currendam viam ;

18:6 He hath set his tabernacle in the sun: and he as a bridegroom coming out of his bridechamber, Hath rejoiced as a giant to run the way:

18:7 a summo cælo egressio ejus. Et occursus ejus usque ad summum ejus ; nec est qui se abscondat a calore ejus.

18:7 His going out is from the end of heaven, And his circuit even to the end thereof: and there is no one that can hide himself from his heat.

18:8 Lex Domini immaculata, convertens animas ; testimonium Domini fidele, sapientiam præstans parvulis.

18:8 The law of the Lord is unspotted, converting souls: the testimony of the Lord is faithful, giving wisdom to little ones.

18:9 Justitiæ Domini rectæ, lætificantes corda ; præceptum Domini lucidum, illuminans oculos.

18:9 The justices of the Lord are right, rejoicing hearts: the commandment of the Lord is lightsome, enlightening the eyes.

18:10 Timor Domini sanctus, permanens in sæculum sæculi ; judicia Domini vera, justificata in semetipsa,

18:10 The fear of the Lord is holy, enduring for ever and ever: the judgments of the Lord are true, justified in themselves.

18:11 desiderabilia super aurum et lapidem pretiosum multum, et dulciora super mel et favum.

18:11 More to be desired than gold and many precious stones: and sweeter than honey and the honeycomb.

18:12 Etenim servus tuus custodit ea ; in custodiendis illis retributio multa.

18:12 For thy servant keepeth them, and in keeping them there is a great reward.

18:13 Delicta quis intelligit ? ab occultis meis munda me ;

18:13 Who can understand sins? from my secret ones cleanse me, O Lord:

18:14 et ab alienis parce servo tuo. Si mei non fuerint dominati, tunc immaculatus ero, et emundabor a delicto maximo.

18:14 And from those of others spare thy servant. If they shall have no dominion over me, then shall I be without spot: and I shall be cleansed from the greatest sin.

18:15 Et erunt ut complaceant eloquia oris mei, et meditatio cordis mei in conspectu tuo semper. Domine, adjutor meus, et redemptor meus.

18:15 And the words of my mouth shall be such as may please: and the meditation of my heart always in thy sight. O Lord, my helper and my Redeemer.

Chapter 19

19:1 In finem. Psalmus David.

19:1 Unto the end. A psalm for David.

19:2 Exaudiat te Dominus in die tribulationis ; protegat te nomen Dei Jacob.

19:2 May the Lord hear thee in the day of tribulation: may the name of the God of Jacob protect thee.

19:3 Mittat tibi auxilium de sancto, et de Sion tueatur te.

19:3 May he send thee help from the sanctuary: and defend thee out of Sion.

19:4 Memor sit omnis sacrificii tui, et holocaustum tuum pingue fiat.

19:4 May he be mindful of all thy sacrifices: and may thy whole burntoffering be made fat.

19:5 Tribuat tibi secundum cor tuum, et omne consilium tuum confirmet.

19:5 May he give thee according to thy own heart; and confirm all thy counsels.

19:6 Lætabimur in salutari tuo ; et in nomine Dei nostri magnificabimur.

19:6 We will rejoice in thy salvation; and in the name of our God we shall be exalted.

19:7 Impleat Dominus omnes petitiones tuas ; nunc cognovi quoniam salvum fecit Dominus christum suum. Exaudiet illum de cælo sancto suo, in potentatibus salus dexteræ ejus.

19:7 The Lord fulfil all thy petitions: now have I known that the Lord hath saved his anointed. He will hear him from his holy heaven: the salvation of his right hand is in powers.

19:8 Hi in curribus, et hi in equis ; nos autem in nomine Domini Dei nostri invocabimus.

19:8 Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will call upon the name of the Lord, our God.

19:9 Ipsi obligati sunt, et ceciderunt ; nos autem surreximus, et erecti sumus.

19:9 They are bound, and have fallen: but we are risen, and are set upright.

19:10 Domine, salvum fac regem, et exaudi nos in die qua invocaverimus te.

19:10 O Lord, save the king: and hear us in the day that we shall call upon thee.

Chapter 20

20:1 In finem. Psalmus David.

20:1 Unto the end. A psalm for David.

20:2 Domine, in virtute tua lætabitur rex, et super salutare tuum exsultabit vehementer.

20:2 In thy strength, O Lord, the king shall joy; and in thy salvation he shall rejoice exceedingly.

20:3 Desiderium cordis ejus tribuisti ei, et voluntate labiorum ejus non fraudasti eum.

20:3 Thou hast given him his heart's desire: and hast not withholden from him the will of his lips.

20:4 Quoniam prævenisti eum in benedictionibus dulcedinis ; posuisti in capite ejus coronam de lapide pretioso.

20:4 For thou hast prevented him with blessings of sweetness: thou hast set on his head a crown of precious stones.

20:5 Vitam petiit a te, et tribuisti ei longitudinem dierum, in sæculum, et in sæculum sæculi.

20:5 He asked life of thee: and thou hast given him length of days for ever and ever.

20:6 Magna est gloria ejus in salutari tuo ; gloriam et magnum decorem impones super eum.

20:6 His glory is great in thy salvation: glory and great beauty shalt thou lay upon him.

20:7 Quoniam dabis eum in benedictionem in sæculum sæculi ; lætificabis eum in gaudio cum vultu tuo.

20:7 For thou shalt give him to be a blessing for ever and ever: thou shalt make him joyful in gladness with thy countenance.

20:8 Quoniam rex sperat in Domino, et in misericordia Altissimi non commovebitur.

20:8 For the king hopeth in the Lord: and through the mercy of the most High he shall not be moved.

20:9 Inveniatur manus tua omnibus inimicis tuis ; dextera tua inveniat omnes qui te oderunt.

20:9 Let thy hand be found by all thy enemies: let thy right hand find out all them that hate thee.

20:10 Pones eos ut clibanum ignis in tempore vultus tui : Dominus in ira sua conturbabit eos, et devorabit eos ignis.

20:10 Thou shalt make them as an oven of fire, in the time of thy anger: the Lord shall trouble them in his wrath, and fire shall devour them.

20:11 Fructum eorum de terra perdes, et semen eorum a filiis hominum,

20:11 Their fruit shalt thou destroy from the earth: and their seed from among the children of men.

20:12 quoniam declinaverunt in te mala ; cogitaverunt consilia quæ non potuerunt stabilire.

20:12 For they have intended evils against thee: they have devised counsels which they have not been able to establish.

20:13 Quoniam pones eos dorsum ; in reliquiis tuis præparabis vultum eorum.

20:13 For thou shalt make them turn their back: in thy remnants thou shalt prepare their face.

20:14 Exaltare, Domine, in virtute tua ; cantabimus et psallemus virtutes tuas.

20:14 Be thou exalted, O Lord, in thy own strength: we will sing and praise thy power.

Chapter 21

21:1 In finem, pro susceptione matutina. Psalmus David.

21:1 Unto the end, for the morning protection, a psalm for David.

21:2 Deus, Deus meus, respice in me : quare me dereliquisti ? longe a salute mea verba delictorum meorum.

21:2 O God my God, look upon me: why hast thou forsaken me? Far from my salvation are the words of my sins.

21:3 Deus meus, clamabo per diem, et non exaudies ; et nocte, et non ad insipientiam mihi.

21:3 O my God, I shall cry by day, and thou wilt not hear: and by night, and it shall not be reputed as folly in me.

21:4 Tu autem in sancto habitas, laus Israël.

21:4 But thou dwellest in the holy place, the praise of Israel.

21:5 In te speraverunt patres nostri ; speraverunt, et liberasti eos.

21:5 In thee have our fathers hoped: they have hoped, and thou hast delivered them.

21:6 Ad te clamaverunt, et salvi facti sunt ; in te speraverunt, et non sunt confusi.

21:6 They cried to thee, and they were saved: they trusted in thee, and were not confounded.

21:7 Ego autem sum vermis, et non homo ; opprobrium hominum, et abjectio plebis.

21:7 But I am a worm, and no man: the reproach of men, and the outcast of the people.

21:8 Omnes videntes me deriserunt me ; locuti sunt labiis, et moverunt caput.

21:8 All they that saw me have laughed me to scorn: they have spoken with the lips, and wagged the head.

21:9 Speravit in Domino, eripiat eum : salvum faciat eum, quoniam vult eum.

21:9 He hoped in the Lord, let him deliver him: let him save him, seeing he delighteth in him.

21:10 Quoniam tu es qui extraxisti me de ventre, spes mea ab uberibus matris meæ.

21:10 For thou art he that hast drawn me out of the womb: my hope from the breasts of my mother.

21:11 In te projectus sum ex utero ; de ventre matris meæ Deus meus es tu :

21:11 I was cast upon thee from the womb. From my mother's womb thou art my God,

21:12 ne discesseris a me, quoniam tribulatio proxima est, quoniam non est qui adjuvet.

21:12 Depart not from me. For tribulation is very near: for there is none to help me.

21:13 Circumdederunt me vituli multi ; tauri pingues obsederunt me.

21:13 Many calves have surrounded me: fat bulls have besieged me.

21:14 Aperuerunt super me os suum, sicut leo rapiens et rugiens.

21:14 They have opened their mouths against me, as a lion ravening and roaring.

21:15 Sicut aqua effusus sum, et dispersa sunt omnia ossa mea : factum est cor meum tamquam cera liquescens in medio ventris mei.

21:15 I am poured out like water; and all my bones are scattered. My heart is become like wax melting in the midst of my bowels.

21:16 Aruit tamquam testa virtus mea, et lingua mea adhæsit faucibus meis : et in pulverem mortis deduxisti me.

21:16 My strength is dried up like a potsherd, and my tongue hath cleaved to my jaws: and thou hast brought me down into the dust of death.

21:17 Quoniam circumdederunt me canes multi ; concilium malignantium obsedit me. Foderunt manus meas et pedes meos ;

21:17 For many dogs have encompassed me: the council of the malignant hath besieged me. They have dug my hands and feet.

21:18 dinumeraverunt omnia ossa mea. Ipsi vero consideraverunt et inspexerunt me.

21:18 They have numbered all my bones. And they have looked and stared upon me.

21:19 Diviserunt sibi vestimenta mea, et super vestem meam miserunt sortem.

21:19 They parted my garments amongst them; and upon my vesture they cast lots.

21:20 Tu autem, Domine, ne elongaveris auxilium tuum a me ; ad defensionem meam conspice.

21:20 But thou, O Lord, remove not thy help to a distance from me; look towards my defence.

21:21 Erue a framea, Deus, animam meam, et de manu canis unicam meam.

21:21 Deliver, O God, my soul from the sword: my only one from the hand of the dog.

21:22 Salva me ex ore leonis, et a cornibus unicornium humilitatem meam.

21:22 Save me from the lion's mouth; and my lowness from the horns of the unicorns.

21:23 Narrabo nomen tuum fratribus meis ; in medio ecclesiæ laudabo te.

21:23 I will declare thy name to my brethren: in the midst of the church will I praise thee.

21:24 Qui timetis Dominum, laudate eum ; universum semen Jacob, glorificate eum.

21:24 Ye that fear the Lord, praise him: all ye the seed of Jacob, glorify him.

21:25 Timeat eum omne semen Israël, quoniam non sprevit, neque despexit deprecationem pauperis, nec avertit faciem suam a me : et cum clamarem ad eum, exaudivit me.

21:25 Let all the seed of Israel fear him: because he hath not slighted nor despised the supplication of the poor man. Neither hath he turned away his face from me: and when I cried to him he heard me.

21:26 Apud te laus mea in ecclesia magna ; vota mea reddam in conspectu timentium eum.

21:26 With thee is my praise in a great church: I will pay my vows in the sight of them that fear him.

21:27 Edent pauperes, et saturabuntur, et laudabunt Dominum qui requirunt eum : vivent corda eorum in sæculum sæculi.

21:27 The poor shall eat and shall be filled: and they shall praise the Lord that seek him: their hearts shall live for ever and ever.

21:28 Reminiscentur et convertentur ad Dominum universi fines terræ ; et adorabunt in conspectu ejus universæ familiæ gentium :

21:28 All the ends of the earth shall remember, and shall be converted to the Lord: And all the kindreds of the Gentiles shall adore in his sight.

21:29 quoniam Domini est regnum, et ipse dominabitur gentium.

21:29 For the kingdom is the Lord's; and he shall have dominion over the nations.

21:30 Manducaverunt et adoraverunt omnes pingues terræ ; in conspectu ejus cadent omnes qui descendunt in terram.

21:30 All the fat ones of the earth have eaten and have adored: all they that go down to the earth shall fall before him.

21:31 Et anima mea illi vivet ; et semen meum serviet ipsi.

21:31 And to him my soul shall live: and my seed shall serve him.

21:32 Annuntiabitur Domino generatio ventura ; et annuntiabunt cæli justitiam ejus populo qui nascetur, quem fecit Dominus.

21:32 There shall be declared to the Lord a generation to come: and the heavens shall shew forth his justice to a people that shall be born, which the Lord hath made.

Chapter 22

22:1 Psalmus David. Dominus regit me, et nihil mihi deerit :

22:1 A psalm for David. The Lord ruleth me: and I shall want nothing.

22:2 in loco pascuæ, ibi me collocavit. Super aquam refectionis educavit me ;

22:2 He hath set me in a place of pasture. He hath brought me up, on the water of refreshment:

22:3 animam meam convertit. Deduxit me super semitas justitiæ propter nomen suum.

22:3 He hath converted my soul. He hath led me on the paths of justice, for his own name's sake.

22:4 Nam etsi ambulavero in medio umbræ mortis, non timebo mala, quoniam tu mecum es. Virga tua, et baculus tuus, ipsa me consolata sunt.

22:4 For though I should walk in the midst of the shadow of death, I will fear no evils, for thou art with me. Thy rod and thy staff, they have comforted me.

22:5 Parasti in conspectu meo mensam adversus eos qui tribulant me ; impinguasti in oleo caput meum : et calix meus inebrians, quam præclarus est !

22:5 Thou hast prepared a table before me against them that afflict me. Thou hast anointed my head with oil; and my chalice which inebreateth me, how goodly is it!

22:6 Et misericordia tua subsequetur me omnibus diebus vitæ meæ ; et ut inhabitem in domo Domini in longitudinem dierum.

22:6 And thy mercy will follow me all the days of my life. And that I may dwell in the house of the Lord unto length of days.

Chapter 23

23:1 Prima sabbati. Psalmus David. Domini est terra, et plenitudo ejus ; orbis terrarum, et universi qui habitant in eo.

23:1 On the first day of the week, a psalm for David. The earth is the Lord's and the fulness thereof: the world, and all they that dwell therein.

23:2 Quia ipse super maria fundavit eum, et super flumina præparavit eum.

23:2 For he hath founded it upon the seas; and hath prepared it upon the rivers.

23:3 Quis ascendet in montem Domini ? aut quis stabit in loco sancto ejus ?

23:3 Who shall ascend into the mountain of the Lord: or who shall stand in his holy place?

23:4 Innocens manibus et mundo corde, qui non accepit in vano animam suam, nec juravit in dolo proximo suo :

23:4 The innocent in hands, and clean of heart, who hath not taken his soul in vain, nor sworn deceitfully to his neighbour.

23:5 hic accipiet benedictionem a Domino, et misericordiam a Deo salutari suo.

23:5 He shall receive a blessing from the Lord, and mercy from God his Saviour.

23:6 Hæc est generatio quærentium eum, quærentium faciem Dei Jacob.

23:6 This is the generation of them that seek him, of them that seek the face of the God of Jacob.

23:7 Attollite portas, principes, vestras, et elevamini, portæ æternales, et introibit rex gloriæ.

23:7 Lift up your gates, O ye princes, and be ye lifted up, O eternal gates: and the King of Glory shall enter in.

23:8 Quis est iste rex gloriæ ? Dominus fortis et potens, Dominus potens in prælio.

23:8 Who is this King of Glory? the Lord who is strong and mighty: the Lord mighty in battle.

23:9 Attollite portas, principes, vestras, et elevamini, portæ æternales, et introibit rex gloriæ.

23:9 Lift up your gates, O ye princes, and be ye lifted up, O eternal gates: and the King of Glory shall enter in.

23:10 Quis est iste rex gloriæ ? Dominus virtutum ipse est rex gloriæ.

23:10 Who is this King of Glory? the Lord of hosts, he is the King of Glory.

Chapter 24

24:1 In finem. Psalmus David. Ad te, Domine, levavi animam meam :

24:1 Unto the end, a psalm for David. To thee, O Lord, have I lifted up my soul.

24:2 Deus meus, in te confido ; non erubescam.

24:2 In thee, O my God, I put my trust; let me not be ashamed.

24:3 Neque irrideant me inimici mei : etenim universi qui sustinent te, non confundentur.

24:3 Neither let my enemies laugh at me: for none of them that wait on thee shall be confounded.

24:4 Confundantur omnes iniqua agentes supervacue. Vias tuas, Domine, demonstra mihi, et semitas tuas edoce me.

24:4 Let all them be confounded that act unjust things without cause. Shew, O Lord, thy ways to me, and teach me thy paths.

24:5 Dirige me in veritate tua, et doce me, quia tu es Deus salvator meus, et te sustinui tota die.

24:5 Direct me in thy truth, and teach me; for thou art God my Saviour; and on thee have I waited all the day long.

24:6 Reminiscere miserationum tuarum, Domine, et misericordiarum tuarum quæ a sæculo sunt.

24:6 Remember, O Lord, thy bowels of compassion; and thy mercies that are from the beginning of the world.

24:7 Delicta juventutis meæ, et ignorantias meas, ne memineris. Secundum misericordiam tuam memento mei tu, propter bonitatem tuam, Domine.

24:7 The sins of my youth and my ignorances do not remember. According to thy mercy remember thou me: for thy goodness' sake, O Lord.

24:8 Dulcis et rectus Dominus ; propter hoc legem dabit delinquentibus in via.

24:8 The Lord is sweet and righteous: therefore he will give a law to sinners in the way.

24:9 Diriget mansuetos in judicio ; docebit mites vias suas.

24:9 He will guide the mild in judgment: he will teach the meek his ways.

24:10 Universæ viæ Domini, misericordia et veritas, requirentibus testamentum ejus et testimonia ejus.

24:10 All the ways of the Lord are mercy and truth, to them that seek after his covenant and his testimonies.

24:11 Propter nomen tuum, Domine, propitiaberis peccato meo ; multum est enim.

24:11 For thy name's sake, O Lord, thou wilt pardon my sin: for it is great.

24:12 Quis est homo qui timet Dominum ? legem statuit ei in via quam elegit.

24:12 Who is the man that feareth the Lord? He hath appointed him a law in the way he hath chosen.

24:13 Anima ejus in bonis demorabitur, et semen ejus hæreditabit terram.

24:13 His soul shall dwell in good things: and his seed shall inherit the land.

24:14 Firmamentum est Dominus timentibus eum ; et testamentum ipsius ut manifestetur illis.

24:14 The Lord is a firmament to them that fear him: and his covenant shall be made manifest to them.

24:15 Oculi mei semper ad Dominum, quoniam ipse evellet de laqueo pedes meos.

24:15 My eyes are ever towards the Lord: for he shall pluck my feet out of the snare.

24:16 Respice in me, et miserere mei, quia unicus et pauper sum ego.

24:16 Look thou upon me, and have mercy on me; for I am alone and poor.

24:17 Tribulationes cordis mei multiplicatæ sunt : de necessitatibus meis erue me.

24:17 The troubles of my heart are multiplied: deliver me from my necessities.

24:18 Vide humilitatem meam et laborem meum, et dimitte universa delicta mea.

24:18 See my abjection and my labour; and forgive me all my sins.

24:19 Respice inimicos meos, quoniam multiplicati sunt, et odio iniquo oderunt me.

24:19 Consider my enemies for they are multiplied, and have hated me with an unjust hatred.

24:20 Custodi animam meam, et erue me : non erubescam, quoniam speravi in te.

24:20 Keep thou my soul, and deliver me: I shall not be ashamed, for I have hoped in thee.

24:21 Innocentes et recti adhæserunt mihi, quia sustinui te.

24:21 The innocent and the upright have adhered to me: because I have waited on thee.

24:22 Libera, Deus, Israël ex omnibus tribulationibus suis.

24:22 Deliver Israel, O God, from all his tribulations.

Chapter 25

25:1 In finem. Psalmus David. Judica me, Domine, quoniam ego in innocentia mea ingressus sum, et in Domino sperans non infirmabor.

25:1 Unto the end, a psalm for David. Judge me, O Lord, for I have walked in my innocence: and I have put my trust in the Lord, and shall not be weakened.

25:2 Proba me, Domine, et tenta me ; ure renes meos et cor meum.

25:2 Prove me, O Lord, and try me; burn my reins and my heart.

25:3 Quoniam misericordia tua ante oculos meos est, et complacui in veritate tua.

25:3 For thy mercy is before my eyes; and I am well pleased with thy truth.

25:4 Non sedi cum concilio vanitatis, et cum iniqua gerentibus non introibo.

25:4 I have not sat with the council of vanity: neither will I go in with the doers of unjust things.

25:5 Odivi ecclesiam malignantium, et cum impiis non sedebo.

25:5 I have hated the assembly of the malignant; and with the wicked I will not sit.

25:6 Lavabo inter innocentes manus meas, et circumdabo altare tuum, Domine :

25:6 I will wash my hands among the innocent; and will compass thy altar, O Lord:

25:7 ut audiam vocem laudis, et enarrem universa mirabilia tua.

25:7 That I may hear the voice of thy praise: and tell of all thy wondrous works.

25:8 Domine, dilexi decorem domus tuæ, et locum habitationis gloriæ tuæ.

25:8 I have loved, O Lord, the beauty of thy house; and the place where thy glory dwelleth.

25:9 Ne perdas cum impiis, Deus, animam meam, et cum viris sanguinum vitam meam :

25:9 Take not away my soul, O God, with the wicked: nor my life with bloody men:

25:10 in quorum manibus iniquitates sunt ; dextera eorum repleta est muneribus.

25:10 In whose hands are iniquities: their right hand is filled with gifts.

25:11 Ego autem in innocentia mea ingressus sum ; redime me, et miserere mei.

25:11 But as for me, I have walked in my innocence: redeem me, and have mercy on me.

25:12 Pes meus stetit in directo ; in ecclesiis benedicam te, Domine.

25:12 My foot hath stood in the direct way: in the churches I will bless thee, O Lord.

Chapter 26

26:1 Psalmus David, priusquam liniretur. Dominus illuminatio mea et salus mea : quem timebo ? Dominus protector vitæ meæ : a quo trepidabo ?

26:1 The psalm of David before he was anointed. The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear? The Lord is the protector of my life: of whom shall I be afraid?

26:2 Dum appropiant super me nocentes ut edant carnes meas, qui tribulant me inimici mei, ipsi infirmati sunt et ceciderunt.

26:2 Whilst the wicked draw near against me, to eat my flesh. My enemies that trouble me, have themselves been weakened, and have fallen.

26:3 Si consistant adversum me castra, non timebit cor meum ; si exsurgat adversum me prælium, in hoc ego sperabo.

26:3 If armies in camp should stand together against me, my heart shall not fear. If a battle should rise up against me, in this will I be confident.

26:4 Unam petii a Domino, hanc requiram, ut inhabitem in domo Domini omnibus diebus vitæ meæ ; ut videam voluptatem Domini, et visitem templum ejus.

26:4 One thing I have asked of the Lord, this will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life. That I may see the delight of the Lord, and may visit his temple.

26:5 Quoniam abscondit me in tabernaculo suo ; in die malorum protexit me in abscondito tabernaculi sui.

26:5 For he hath hidden me in his tabernacle; in the day of evils, he hath protected me in the secret place of his tabernacle.

26:6 In petra exaltavit me, et nunc exaltavit caput meum super inimicos meos. Circuivi, et immolavi in tabernaculo ejus hostiam vociferationis ; cantabo, et psalmum dicam Domino.

26:6 He hath exalted me upon a rock: and now he hath lifted up my head above my enemies. I have gone round, and have offered up in his tabernacle a sacrifice of jubilation: I will sing, and recite a psalm to the Lord.

26:7 Exaudi, Domine, vocem meam, qua clamavi ad te ; miserere mei, et exaudi me.

26:7 Hear, O Lord, my voice, with which I have cried to thee: have mercy on me and hear me.

26:8 Tibi dixit cor meum : Exquisivit te facies mea ; faciem tuam, Domine, requiram.

26:8 My heart hath said to thee: My face hath sought thee: thy face, O Lord, will I still seek.

26:9 Ne avertas faciem tuam a me ; ne declines in ira a servo tuo. Adjutor meus esto ; ne derelinquas me, neque despicias me, Deus salutaris meus.

26:9 Turn not away thy face from me; decline not in thy wrath from thy servant. Be thou my helper, forsake me not; do not thou despise me, O God my Saviour.

26:10 Quoniam pater meus et mater mea dereliquerunt me ; Dominus autem assumpsit me.

26:10 For my father and my mother have left me: but the Lord hath taken me up.

26:11 Legem pone mihi, Domine, in via tua, et dirige me in semitam rectam, propter inimicos meos.

26:11 Set me, O Lord, a law in thy way, and guide me in the right path, because of my enemies.

26:12 Ne tradideris me in animas tribulantium me, quoniam insurrexerunt in me testes iniqui, et mentita est iniquitas sibi.

26:12 Deliver me not over to the will of them that trouble me; for unjust witnesses have risen up against me; and iniquity hath lied to itself.

26:13 Credo videre bona Domini in terra viventium.

26:13 I believe to see the good things of the Lord in the land of the living.

26:14 Expecta Dominum, viriliter age : et confortetur cor tuum, et sustine Dominum.

26:14 Expect the Lord, do manfully, and let thy heart take courage, and wait thou for the Lord.

Chapter 27

27:1 Psalmus ipsi David. Ad te, Domine, clamabo ; Deus meus, ne sileas a me : nequando taceas a me, et assimilabor descendentibus in lacum.

27:1 A psalm for David himself. Unto thee will I cry, O Lord: O my God, be not thou silent to me: lest if thou be silent to me, I become like them that go down into the pit.

27:2 Exaudi, Domine, vocem deprecationis meæ dum oro ad te ; dum extollo manus meas ad templum sanctum tuum.

27:2 Hear, O Lord, the voice of my supplication, when I pray to thee; when I lift up my hands to thy holy temple.

27:3 Ne simul trahas me cum peccatoribus, et cum operantibus iniquitatem ne perdas me ; qui loquuntur pacem cum proximo suo, mala autem in cordibus eorum.

27:3 Draw me not away together with the wicked; and with the workers of iniquity destroy me not: Who speak peace with their neighbour, but evils are in their hearts.

27:4 Da illis secundum opera eorum, et secundum nequitiam adinventionum ipsorum. Secundum opera manuum eorum tribue illis ; redde retributionem eorum ipsis.

27:4 Give them according to their works, and according to the wickedness of their inventions. According to the works of their hands give thou to them: render to them their reward.

27:5 Quoniam non intellexerunt opera Domini, et in opera manuum ejus destrues illos, et non ædificabis eos.

27:5 Because they have not understood the works of the Lord, and the operations of his hands: thou shalt destroy them, and shalt not build them up.

27:6 Benedictus Dominus, quoniam exaudivit vocem deprecationis meæ.

27:6 Blessed be the Lord, for he hath heard the voice of my supplication.

27:7 Dominus adjutor meus et protector meus ; in ipso speravit cor meum, et adjutus sum : et refloruit caro mea, et ex voluntate mea confitebor ei.

27:7 The Lord is my helper and my protector: in him hath my heart confided, and I have been helped. And my flesh hath flourished again, and with my will I will give praise to him.

27:8 Dominus fortitudo plebis suæ, et protector salvationum christi sui est.

27:8 The Lord is the strength of his people, and the protector of the salvation of his anointed.

27:9 Salvum fac populum tuum, Domine, et benedic hæreditati tuæ ; et rege eos, et extolle illos usque in æternum.

27:9 Save, O Lord, thy people, and bless thy inheritance: and rule them and exalt them for ever.

Chapter 28

28:1 Psalmus David, in consummatione tabernaculi. Afferte Domino, filii Dei, afferte Domino filios arietum.

28:1 A psalm for David, at the finishing of the tabernacle. Bring to the Lord, O ye children of God: bring to the Lord the offspring of rams.

28:2 Afferte Domino gloriam et honorem ; afferte Domino gloriam nomini ejus ; adorate Dominum in atrio sancto ejus.

28:2 Bring to the Lord glory and honour: bring to the Lord glory to his name: adore ye the Lord in his holy court.

28:3 Vox Domini super aquas ; Deus majestatis intonuit : Dominus super aquas multas.

28:3 The voice of the Lord is upon the waters; the God of majesty hath thundered, The Lord is upon many waters.

28:4 Vox Domini in virtute ; vox Domini in magnificentia.

28:4 The voice of the Lord is in power; the voice of the Lord in magnificence.

28:5 Vox Domini confringentis cedros, et confringet Dominus cedros Libani :

28:5 The voice of the Lord breaketh the cedars: yea, the Lord shall break the cedars of Libanus.

28:6 et comminuet eas, tamquam vitulum Libani, et dilectus quemadmodum filius unicornium.

28:6 And shall reduce them to pieces, as a calf of Libanus, and as the beloved son of unicorns.

28:7 Vox Domini intercidentis flammam ignis ;

28:7 The voice of the Lord divideth the flame of fire:

28:8 vox Domini concutientis desertum : et commovebit Dominus desertum Cades.

28:8 The voice of the Lord shaketh the desert: and the Lord shall shake the desert of Cades.

28:9 Vox Domini præparantis cervos : et revelabit condensa, et in templo ejus omnes dicent gloriam.

28:9 The voice of the Lord prepareth the stags: and he will discover the thick woods: and in his temple all shall speak his glory.

28:10 Dominus diluvium inhabitare facit, et sedebit Dominus rex in æternum.

28:10 The Lord maketh the flood to dwell: and the Lord shall sit king for ever.

28:11 Dominus virtutem populo suo dabit ; Dominus benedicet populo suo in pace.

28:11 The Lord will give strength to his people: the Lord will bless his people with peace.

Chapter 29

29:1 Psalmus cantici, in dedicatione domus David.

29:1 A psalm of a canticle, at the dedication of David's house.

29:2 Exaltabo te, Domine, quoniam suscepisti me, nec delectasti inimicos meos super me.

29:2 I will extol thee, O Lord, for thou hast upheld me: and hast not made my enemies to rejoice over me.

29:3 Domine Deus meus, clamavi ad te, et sanasti me.

29:3 O Lord my God, I have cried to thee, and thou hast healed me.

29:4 Domine, eduxisti ab inferno animam meam ; salvasti me a descendentibus in lacum.

29:4 Thou hast brought forth, O Lord, my soul from hell: thou hast saved me from them that go down into the pit.

29:5 Psallite Domino, sancti ejus ; et confitemini memoriæ sanctitatis ejus.

29:5 Sing to the Lord, O ye his saints: and give praise to the memory of his holiness.

29:6 Quoniam ira in indignatione ejus, et vita in voluntate ejus : ad vesperum demorabitur fletus, et ad matutinum lætitia.

29:6 For wrath is in his indignation; and life in his good will. In the evening weeping shall have place, and in the morning gladness.

29:7 Ego autem dixi in abundantia mea : Non movebor in æternum.

29:7 And in my abundance I said: I shall never be moved.

29:8 Domine, in voluntate tua præstitisti decori meo virtutem ; avertisti faciem tuam a me, et factus sum conturbatus.

29:8 O Lord, in thy favour, thou gavest strength to my beauty. Thou turnedst away thy face from me, and I became troubled.

29:9 Ad te, Domine, clamabo, et ad Deum meum deprecabor.

29:9 To thee, O Lord, will I cry: and I will make supplication to my God.

29:10 Quæ utilitas in sanguine meo, dum descendo in corruptionem ? numquid confitebitur tibi pulvis, aut annuntiabit veritatem tuam ?

29:10 What profit is there in my blood, whilst I go down to corruption? Shall dust confess to thee, or declare thy truth?

29:11 Audivit Dominus, et misertus est mei ; Dominus factus est adjutor meus.

29:11 The Lord hath heard, and hath had mercy on me: the Lord became my helper.

29:12 Convertisti planctum meum in gaudium mihi ; conscidisti saccum meum, et circumdedisti me lætitia :

29:12 Thou hast turned for me my mourning into joy: thou hast cut my sackcloth, and hast compassed me with gladness:

29:13 ut cantet tibi gloria mea, et non compungar. Domine Deus meus, in æternum confitebor tibi.

29:13 To the end that my glory may sing to thee, and I may not regret: O Lord my God, I will give praise to thee for ever.

Chapter 30

30:1 In finem. Psalmus David, pro extasi.

30:1 Unto the end, a psalm for David, in an ecstasy.

30:2 In te, Domine, speravi ; non confundar in æternum : in justitia tua libera me.

30:2 In thee, O Lord, have I hoped, let me never be confounded: deliver me in thy justice.

30:3 Inclina ad me aurem tuam ; accelera ut eruas me. Esto mihi in Deum protectorem, et in domum refugii, ut salvum me facias :

30:3 Bow down thy ear to me: make haste to deliver me. Be thou unto me a God, a protector, and a house of refuge, to save me.

30:4 quoniam fortitudo mea et refugium meum es tu ; et propter nomen tuum deduces me et enutries me.

30:4 For thou art my strength and my refuge; and for thy name's sake thou wilt lead me, and nourish me.

30:5 Educes me de laqueo hoc quem absconderunt mihi, quoniam tu es protector meus.

30:5 Thou wilt bring me out of this snare, which they have hidden for me: for thou art my protector.

30:6 In manus tuas commendo spiritum meum ; redemisti me, Domine Deus veritatis.

30:6 Into thy hands I commend my spirit: thou hast redeemed me, O Lord, the God of truth.

30:7 Odisti observantes vanitates supervacue ; ego autem in Domino speravi.

30:7 Thou hast hated them that regard vanities, to no purpose. But I have hoped in the Lord:

30:8 Exsultabo, et lætabor in misericordia tua, quoniam respexisti humilitatem meam ; salvasti de necessitatibus animam meam.

30:8 I will be glad and rejoice in thy mercy. For thou hast regarded my humility, thou hast saved my soul out of distresses.

30:9 Nec conclusisti me in manibus inimici : statuisti in loco spatioso pedes meos.

30:9 And thou hast not shut me up in the hands of the enemy: thou hast set my feet in a spacious place.

30:10 Miserere mei, Domine, quoniam tribulor ; conturbatus est in ira oculus meus, anima mea, et venter meus.

30:10 Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I am afflicted: my eye is troubled with wrath, my soul, and my belly:

30:11 Quoniam defecit in dolore vita mea, et anni mei in gemitibus. Infirmata est in paupertate virtus mea, et ossa mea conturbata sunt.

30:11 For my life is wasted with grief: and my years in sighs. My strength is weakened through poverty and my bones are disturbed.

30:12 Super omnes inimicos meos factus sum opprobrium, et vicinis meis valde, et timor notis meis ; qui videbant me foras fugerunt a me.

30:12 I am become a reproach among all my enemies, and very much to my neighbours; and a fear to my acquaintances. They that saw me without fled from me.

30:13 Oblivioni datus sum, tamquam mortuus a corde ; factus sum tamquam vas perditum :

30:13 I am forgotten as one dead from the heart. I am become as a vessel that is destroyed.

30:14 quoniam audivi vituperationem multorum commorantium in circuitu. In eo dum convenirent simul adversum me, accipere animam meam consiliati sunt.

30:14 For I have heard the blame of many that dwell round about. While they assembled together against me, they consulted to take away my life.

30:15 Ego autem in te speravi, Domine ; dixi : Deus meus es tu ;

30:15 But I have put my trust in thee, O Lord: I said: Thou art my God.

30:16 in manibus tuis sortes meæ : eripe me de manu inimicorum meorum, et a persequentibus me.

30:16 My lots are in thy hands. Deliver me out of the hands of my enemies; and from them that persecute me.

30:17 Illustra faciem tuam super servum tuum ; salvum me fac in misericordia tua.

30:17 Make thy face to shine upon thy servant; save me in thy mercy.

30:18 Domine, non confundar, quoniam invocavi te. Erubescant impii, et deducantur in infernum ;

30:18 Let me not be confounded, O Lord, for I have called upon thee. Let the wicked be ashamed, and be brought down to hell.

30:19 muta fiant labia dolosa, quæ loquuntur adversus justum iniquitatem, in superbia, et in abusione.

30:19 Let deceitful lips be made dumb. Which speak iniquity against the just, with pride and abuse.

30:20 Quam magna multitudo dulcedinis tuæ, Domine, quam abscondisti timentibus te ; perfecisti eis qui sperant in te in conspectu filiorum hominum !

30:20 O how great is the multitude of thy sweetness, O Lord, which thou hast hidden for them that fear thee! Which thou hast wrought for them that hope in thee, in the sight of the sons of men.

30:21 Abscondes eos in abscondito faciei tuæ a conturbatione hominum ; proteges eos in tabernaculo tuo, a contradictione linguarum.

30:21 Thou shalt hide them in the secret of thy face, from the disturbance of men. Thou shalt protect them in thy tabernacle from the contradiction of tongues.

30:22 Benedictus Dominus, quoniam mirificavit misericordiam suam mihi in civitate munita.

30:22 Blessed be the Lord, for he hath shewn his wonderful mercy to me in a fortified city.

30:23 Ego autem dixi in excessu mentis meæ : Projectus sum a facie oculorum tuorum : ideo exaudisti vocem orationis meæ, dum clamarem ad te.

30:23 But I said in the excess of my mind: I am cast away from before thy eyes. Therefore thou hast heard the voice of my prayer, when I cried to thee.

30:24 Diligite Dominum, omnes sancti ejus, quoniam veritatem requiret Dominus, et retribuet abundanter facientibus superbiam.

30:24 O love the Lord, all ye his saints: for the Lord will require truth, and will repay them abundantly that act proudly.

30:25 Viriliter agite, et confortetur cor vestrum, omnes qui speratis in Domino.

30:25 Do ye manfully, and let your heart be strengthened, all ye that hope in the Lord.

Chapter 31

31:1 Ipsi David intellectus. Beati quorum remissæ sunt iniquitates, et quorum tecta sunt peccata.

31:1 To David himself, understanding. Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered.

31:2 Beatus vir cui non imputavit Dominus peccatum, nec est in spiritu ejus dolus.

31:2 Blessed is the man to whom the Lord hath not imputed sin, and in whose spirit there is no guile.

31:3 Quoniam tacui, inveteraverunt ossa mea, dum clamarem tota die.

31:3 Because I was silent my bones grew old; whilst I cried out all the day long.

31:4 Quoniam die ac nocte gravata est super me manus tua, conversus sum in ærumna mea, dum configitur spina.

31:4 For day and night thy hand was heavy upon me: I am turned in my anguish, whilst the thorn is fastened.

31:5 Delictum meum cognitum tibi feci, et injustitiam meam non abscondi. Dixi : Confitebor adversum me injustitiam meam Domino ; et tu remisisti impietatem peccati mei.

31:5 I have acknowledged my sin to thee, and my injustice I have not concealed. I said I will confess against my self my injustice to the Lord: and thou hast forgiven the wickedness of my sin.

31:6 Pro hac orabit ad te omnis sanctus in tempore opportuno. Verumtamen in diluvio aquarum multarum, ad eum non approximabunt.

31:6 For this shall every one that is holy pray to thee in a seasonable time. And yet in a flood of many waters, they shall not come nigh unto him.

31:7 Tu es refugium meum a tribulatione quæ circumdedit me ; exsultatio mea, erue me a circumdantibus me.

31:7 Thou art my refuge from the trouble which hath encompassed me: my joy, deliver me from them that surround me.

31:8 Intellectum tibi dabo, et instruam te in via hac qua gradieris ; firmabo super te oculos meos.

31:8 I will give thee understanding, and I will instruct thee in this way, in which thou shalt go: I will fix my eyes upon thee.

31:9 Nolite fieri sicut equus et mulus, quibus non est intellectus. In camo et freno maxillas eorum constringe, qui non approximant ad te.

31:9 Do not become like the horse and the mule, who have no understanding. With bit and bridle bind fast their jaws, who come not near unto thee.

31:10 Multa flagella peccatoris ; sperantem autem in Domino misericordia circumdabit.

31:10 Many are the scourges of the sinner, but mercy shall encompass him that hopeth in the Lord.

31:11 Lætamini in Domino, et exsultate, justi ; et gloriamini, omnes recti corde.

31:11 Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, ye just, and glory, all ye right of heart.

Chapter 32

32:1 Psalmus David. Exsultate, justi, in Domino ; rectos decet collaudatio.

32:1 A psalm for David. Rejoice in the Lord, O ye just: praise becometh the upright.

32:2 Confitemini Domino in cithara ; in psalterio decem chordarum psallite illi.

32:2 Give praise to the Lord on the harp; sing to him with the psaltery, the instrument of ten strings.

32:3 Cantate ei canticum novum ; bene psallite ei in vociferatione.

32:3 Sing to him a new canticle, sing well unto him with a loud noise.

32:4 Quia rectum est verbum Domini, et omnia opera ejus in fide.

32:4 For the word of the Lord is right, and all his works are done with faithfulness.

32:5 Diligit misericordiam et judicium ; misericordia Domini plena est terra.

32:5 He loveth mercy and judgment; the earth is full of the mercy of the Lord.

32:6 Verbo Domini cæli firmati sunt, et spiritu oris ejus omnis virtus eorum.

32:6 By the word of the Lord the heavens were established; and all the power of them by the spirit of his mouth:

32:7 Congregans sicut in utre aquas maris ; ponens in thesauris abyssos.

32:7 Gathering together the waters of the sea, as in a vessel; laying up the depths in storehouses.

32:8 Timeat Dominum omnis terra ; ab eo autem commoveantur omnes inhabitantes orbem.

32:8 Let all the earth fear the Lord, and let all the inhabitants of the world be in awe of him.

32:9 Quoniam ipse dixit, et facta sunt ; ipse mandavit et creata sunt.

32:9 For he spoke and they were made: he commanded and they were created.

32:10 Dominus dissipat consilia gentium ; reprobat autem cogitationes populorum, et reprobat consilia principum.

32:10 The Lord bringeth to nought the counsels of nations; and he rejecteth the devices of people, and casteth away the counsels of princes.

32:11 Consilium autem Domini in æternum manet ; cogitationes cordis ejus in generatione et generationem.

32:11 But the counsel of the Lord standeth for ever: the thoughts of his heart to all generations.

32:12 Beata gens cujus est Dominus Deus ejus ; populus quem elegit in hæreditatem sibi.

32:12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord: the people whom he hath chosen for his inheritance.

32:13 De cælo respexit Dominus ; vidit omnes filios hominum.

32:13 The Lord hath looked from heaven: he hath beheld all the sons of men.

32:14 De præparato habitaculo suo respexit super omnes qui habitant terram :

32:14 From his habitation which he hath prepared, he hath looked upon all that dwell on the earth.

32:15 qui finxit sigillatim corda eorum ; qui intelligit omnia opera eorum.

32:15 He who hath made the hearts of every one of them: who understandeth all their works.

32:16 Non salvatur rex per multam virtutem, et gigas non salvabitur in multitudine virtutis suæ.

32:16 The king is not saved by a great army: nor shall the giant be saved by his own great strength.

32:17 Fallax equus ad salutem ; in abundantia autem virtutis suæ non salvabitur.

32:17 Vain is the horse for safety: neither shall he be saved by the abundance of his strength.

32:18 Ecce oculi Domini super metuentes eum, et in eis qui sperant super misericordia ejus :

32:18 Behold the eyes of the Lord are on them that fear him: and on them that hope in his mercy.

32:19 ut eruat a morte animas eorum, et alat eos in fame.

32:19 To deliver their souls from death; and feed them in famine.

32:20 Anima nostra sustinet Dominum, quoniam adjutor et protector noster est.

32:20 Our soul waiteth for the Lord: for he is our helper and protector.

32:21 Quia in eo lætabitur cor nostrum, et in nomine sancto ejus speravimus.

32:21 For in him our heart shall rejoice: and in his holy name we have trusted.

32:22 Fiat misericordia tua, Domine, super nos, quemadmodum speravimus in te.

32:22 Let thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us, as we have hoped in thee.

Chapter 33

33:1 Davidi, cum immutavit vultum suum coram Achimelech, et dimisit eum, et abiit.

33:1 For David, when he changed his countenance before Achimelech, who dismissed him, and he went his way.

33:2 Benedicam Dominum in omni tempore ; semper laus ejus in ore meo.

33:2 I will bless the Lord at all times, his praise shall be always in my mouth.

33:3 In Domino laudabitur anima mea : audiant mansueti, et lætentur.

33:3 In the Lord shall my soul be praised: let the meek hear and rejoice.

33:4 Magnificate Dominum mecum, et exaltemus nomen ejus in idipsum.

33:4 O magnify the Lord with me; and let us extol his name together.

33:5 Exquisivi Dominum, et exaudivit me ; et ex omnibus tribulationibus meis eripuit me.

33:5 I sought the Lord, and he heard me; and he delivered me from all my troubles.

33:6 Accedite ad eum, et illuminamini ; et facies vestræ non confundentur.

33:6 Come ye to him and be enlightened: and your faces shall not be confounded.

33:7 Iste pauper clamavit, et Dominus exaudivit eum, et de omnibus tribulationibus ejus salvavit eum.

33:7 This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him: and saved him out of all his troubles.

33:8 Immittet angelus Domini in circuitu timentium eum, et eripiet eos.

33:8 The angel of the Lord shall encamp round about them that fear him: and shall deliver them.

33:9 Gustate et videte quoniam suavis est Dominus ; beatus vir qui sperat in eo.

33:9 O taste, and see that the Lord is sweet: blessed is the man that hopeth in him.

33:10 Timete Dominum, omnes sancti ejus, quoniam non est inopia timentibus eum.

33:10 Fear the Lord, all ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him.

33:11 Divites eguerunt, et esurierunt ; inquirentes autem Dominum non minuentur omni bono.

33:11 The rich have wanted, and have suffered hunger: but they that seek the Lord shall not be deprived of any good.

33:12 Venite, filii ; audite me : timorem Domini docebo vos.

33:12 Come, children, hearken to me: I will teach you the fear of the Lord.

33:13 Quis est homo qui vult vitam ; diligit dies videre bonos ?

33:13 Who is the man that desireth life: who liveth to see good days?

33:14 Prohibe linguam tuam a malo, et labia tua ne loquantur dolum.

33:14 Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.

33:15 Diverte a malo, et fac bonum ; inquire pacem, et persequere eam.

33:15 Turn away from evil and do good: seek after peace and pursue it.

33:16 Oculi Domini super justos, et aures ejus in preces eorum.

33:16 The eyes of the Lord are upon the just: and his ears unto their prayers.

33:17 Vultus autem Domini super facientes mala, ut perdat de terra memoriam eorum.

33:17 But the countenance of the Lord is against them that do evil things: to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth.

33:18 Clamaverunt justi, et Dominus exaudivit eos ; et ex omnibus tribulationibus eorum liberavit eos.

33:18 The just cried, and the Lord heard them: and delivered them out of all their troubles.

33:19 Juxta est Dominus iis qui tribulato sunt corde, et humiles spiritu salvabit.

33:19 The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a contrite heart: and he will save the humble of spirit.

33:20 Multæ tribulationes justorum ; et de omnibus his liberabit eos Dominus.

33:20 Many are the afflictions of the just; but out of them all will the Lord deliver them.

33:21 Custodit Dominus omnia ossa eorum : unum ex his non conteretur.

33:21 The Lord keepeth all their bones, not one of them shall be broken.

33:22 Mors peccatorum pessima ; et qui oderunt justum delinquent.

33:22 The death of the wicked is very evil: and they that hate the just shall be guilty.

33:23 Redimet Dominus animas servorum suorum, et non delinquent omnes qui sperant in eo.

33:23 The Lord will redeem the souls of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall offend.

Chapter 34

34:1 Ipsi David. Judica, Domine, nocentes me ; expugna impugnantes me.

34:1 For David himself. Judge thou, O Lord, them that wrong me: overthrow them that fight against me.

34:2 Apprehende arma et scutum, et exsurge in adjutorium mihi.

34:2 Take hold of arms and shield: and rise up to help me.

34:3 Effunde frameam, et conclude adversus eos qui persequuntur me ; dic animæ meæ : Salus tua ego sum.

34:3 Bring out the sword, and shut up the way against them that persecute me: say to my soul: I am thy salvation.

34:4 Confundantur et revereantur quærentes animam meam ; avertantur retrorsum et confundantur cogitantes mihi mala.

34:4 Let them be confounded and ashamed that seek after my soul. Let them be turned back and be confounded that devise evil against me.

34:5 Fiant tamquam pulvis ante faciem venti, et angelus Domini coarctans eos.

34:5 Let them become as dust before the wind: and let the angel of the Lord straiten them.

34:6 Fiat via illorum tenebræ et lubricum, et angelus Domini persequens eos.

34:6 Let their way become dark and slippery; and let the angel of the Lord pursue them.

34:7 Quoniam gratis absconderunt mihi interitum laquei sui ; supervacue exprobraverunt animam meam.

34:7 For without cause they have hidden their net for me unto destruction: without cause they have upbraided my soul.

34:8 Veniat illi laqueus quem ignorat, et captio quam abscondit apprehendat eum, et in laqueum cadat in ipsum.

34:8 Let the snare which he knoweth not come upon him: and let the net which he hath hidden catch him: and into that very snare let them fall.

34:9 Anima autem mea exsultabit in Domino, et delectabitur super salutari suo.

34:9 But my soul shall rejoice in the Lord; and shall be delighted in his salvation.

34:10 Omnia ossa mea dicent : Domine, quis similis tibi ? eripiens inopem de manu fortiorum ejus ; egenum et pauperem a diripientibus eum.

34:10 All my bones shall say: Lord, who is like to thee? Who deliverest the poor from the hand of them that are stronger than he; the needy and the poor from them that strip him.

34:11 Surgentes testes iniqui, quæ ignorabam interrogabant me.

34:11 Unjust witnesses rising up have asked me things I knew not.

34:12 Retribuebant mihi mala pro bonis, sterilitatem animæ meæ.

34:12 They repaid me evil for good: to the depriving me of my soul.

34:13 Ego autem, cum mihi molesti essent, induebar cilicio ; humiliabam in jejunio animam meam, et oratio mea in sinu meo convertetur.

34:13 But as for me, when they were troublesome to me, I was clothed with haircloth. I humbled my soul with fasting; and my prayer shall be turned into my bosom.

34:14 Quasi proximum et quasi fratrem nostrum sic complacebam ; quasi lugens et contristatus sic humiliabar.

34:14 As a neighbour and as an own brother, so did I please: as one mourning and sorrowful so was I humbled.

34:15 Et adversum me lætati sunt, et convenerunt ; congregata sunt super me flagella, et ignoravi.

34:15 But they rejoiced against me, and came together: scourges were gathered together upon me, and I knew not.

34:16 Dissipati sunt, nec compuncti ; tentaverunt me, subsannaverunt me subsannatione ; frenduerunt super me dentibus suis.

34:16 They were separated, and repented not: they tempted me, they scoffed at me with scorn: they gnashed upon me with their teeth.

34:17 Domine, quando respicies ? Restitue animam meam a malignitate eorum ; a leonibus unicam meam.

34:17 Lord, when wilt thou look upon me? rescue thou my soul from their malice: my only one from the lions.

34:18 Confitebor tibi in ecclesia magna ; in populo gravi laudabo te.

34:18 I will give thanks to thee in a great church; I will praise thee in a strong people.

34:19 Non supergaudeant mihi qui adversantur mihi inique, qui oderunt me gratis, et annuunt oculis.

34:19 Let not them that are my enemies wrongfully rejoice over me: who have hated me without cause, and wink with the eyes.

34:20 Quoniam mihi quidem pacifice loquebantur ; et in iracundia terræ loquentes, dolos cogitabant.

34:20 For they spoke indeed peaceably to me; and speaking in the anger of the earth they devised guile.

34:21 Et dilataverunt super me os suum ; dixerunt : Euge, euge ! viderunt oculi nostri.

34:21 And they opened their mouth wide against me; they said: Well done, well done, our eyes have seen it.

34:22 Vidisti, Domine : ne sileas ; Domine, ne discedas a me.

34:22 Thou hast seen, O Lord, be not thou silent: O Lord, depart not from me.

34:23 Exsurge et intende judicio meo, Deus meus ; et Dominus meus, in causam meam.

34:23 Arise, and be attentive to my judgment: to my cause, my God, and my Lord.

34:24 Judica me secundum justitiam tuam, Domine Deus meus, et non supergaudeant mihi.

34:24 Judge me, O Lord my God according to thy justice, and let them not rejoice over me.

34:25 Non dicant in cordibus suis : Euge, euge, animæ nostræ ; nec dicant : Devoravimus eum.

34:25 Let them not say in their hearts: It is well, it is well, to our mind: neither let them say: We have swallowed him up.

34:26 Erubescant et revereantur simul qui gratulantur malis meis ; induantur confusione et reverentia qui magna loquuntur super me.

34:26 Let them blush: and be ashamed together, who rejoice at my evils. Let them be clothed with confusion and shame, who speak great things against me.

34:27 Exsultent et lætentur qui volunt justitiam meam ; et dicant semper : Magnificetur Dominus, qui volunt pacem servi ejus.

34:27 Let them rejoice and be glad, who are well pleased with my justice, and let them say always: The Lord be magnified, who delights in the peace of his servant.

34:28 Et lingua mea meditabitur justitiam tuam ; tota die laudem tuam.

34:28 And my tongue shall meditate thy justice, thy praise all the day long.

Chapter 35

35:1 In finem. Servo Domini ipsi David.

35:1 Unto the end, for the servant of God, David himself.

35:2 Dixit injustus ut delinquat in semetipso : non est timor Dei ante oculos ejus.

35:2 The unjust hath said within himself, that he would sin: there is no fear of God before his eyes.

35:3 Quoniam dolose egit in conspectu ejus, ut inveniatur iniquitas ejus ad odium.

35:3 For in his sight he hath done deceitfully, that his iniquity may be found unto hatred.

35:4 Verba oris ejus iniquitas, et dolus ; noluit intelligere ut bene ageret.

35:4 The words of his mouth are iniquity and guile: he would not understand that he might do well.

35:5 Iniquitatem meditatus est in cubili suo ; astitit omni viæ non bonæ : malitiam autem non odivit.

35:5 He hath devised iniquity on his bed, he hath set himself on every way that is not good: but evil he hath not hated.

35:6 Domine, in cælo misericordia tua, et veritas tua usque ad nubes.

35:6 O Lord, thy mercy is in heaven, and thy truth reacheth even to the clouds.

35:7 Justitia tua sicut montes Dei ; judicia tua abyssus multa. Homines et jumenta salvabis, Domine,

35:7 Thy justice is as the mountains of God, thy judgments are a great deep. Men and beasts thou wilt preserve, O Lord:

35:8 quemadmodum multiplicasti misericordiam tuam, Deus. Filii autem hominum in tegmine alarum tuarum sperabunt.

35:8 O how hast thou multiplied thy mercy, O God! But the children of men shall put their trust under the cover of thy wings.

35:9 Inebriabuntur ab ubertate domus tuæ, et torrente voluptatis tuæ potabis eos :

35:9 They shall be inebriated with the plenty of thy house; and thou shalt make them drink of the torrent of thy pleasure.

35:10 quoniam apud te est fons vitæ, et in lumine tuo videbimus lumen.

35:10 For with thee is the fountain of life; and in thy light we shall see light.

35:11 Prætende misericordiam tuam scientibus te, et justitiam tuam his qui recto sunt corde.

35:11 Extend thy mercy to them that know thee, and thy justice to them that are right in heart.

35:12 Non veniat mihi pes superbiæ, et manus peccatoris non moveat me.

35:12 Let not the foot of pride come to me, and let not the hand of the sinner move me.

35:13 Ibi ceciderunt qui operantur iniquitatem ; expulsi sunt, nec potuerunt stare.

35:13 There the workers of iniquity are fallen, they are cast out, and could not stand.

Chapter 36

36:1 Psalmus ipsi David. Noli æmulari in malignantibus, neque zelaveris facientes iniquitatem :

36:1 Be not emulous of evildoers; nor envy them that work iniquity.

36:2 quoniam tamquam fœnum velociter arescent, et quemadmodum olera herbarum cito decident.

36:2 For they shall shortly wither away as grass, and as the green herbs shall quickly fall.

36:3 Spera in Domino, et fac bonitatem ; et inhabita terram, et pasceris in divitiis ejus.

36:3 Trust in the Lord, and do good, and dwell in the land, and thou shalt be fed with its riches.

36:4 Delectare in Domino, et dabit tibi petitiones cordis tui.

36:4 Delight in the Lord, and he will give thee the requests of thy heart.

36:5 Revela Domino viam tuam, et spera in eo, et ipse faciet.

36:5 Commit thy way to the Lord, and trust in him, and he will do it.

36:6 Et educet quasi lumen justitiam tuam, et judicium tuum tamquam meridiem.

36:6 And he will bring forth thy justice as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.

36:7 Subditus esto Domino, et ora eum. Noli æmulari in eo qui prosperatur in via sua ; in homine faciente injustitias.

36:7 Be subject to the Lord and pray to him. Envy not the man who prospereth in his way; the man who doth unjust things.

36:8 Desine ab ira, et derelinque furorem ; noli æmulari ut maligneris.

36:8 Cease from anger, and leave rage; have no emulation to do evil.

36:9 Quoniam qui malignantur exterminabuntur ; sustinentes autem Dominum, ipsi hæreditabunt terram.

36:9 For evildoers shall be cut off: but they that wait upon the Lord, they shall inherit the land.

36:10 Et adhuc pusillum, et non erit peccator ; et quæres locum ejus, et non invenies.

36:10 For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: and thou shalt seek his place, and shalt not find it.

36:11 Mansueti autem hæreditabunt terram, et delectabuntur in multitudine pacis.

36:11 But the meek shall inherit the land, and shall delight in abundance of peace.

36:12 Observabit peccator justum, et stridebit super eum dentibus suis.

36:12 The sinner shall watch the just man: and shall gnash upon him with his teeth.

36:13 Dominus autem irridebit eum, quoniam prospicit quod veniet dies ejus.

36:13 But the Lord shall laugh at him: for he foreseeth that his day shall come.

36:14 Gladium evaginaverunt peccatores ; intenderunt arcum suum : ut dejiciant pauperem et inopem, ut trucident rectos corde.

36:14 The wicked have drawn out the sword: they have bent their bow. To cast down the poor and needy, to kill the upright of heart.

36:15 Gladius eorum intret in corda ipsorum, et arcus eorum confringatur.

36:15 Let their sword enter into their own hearts, and let their bow be broken.

36:16 Melius est modicum justo, super divitias peccatorum multas :

36:16 Better is a little to the just, than the great riches of the wicked.

36:17 quoniam brachia peccatorum conterentur : confirmat autem justos Dominus.

36:17 For the arms of the wicked shall be broken in pieces; but the Lord strengtheneth the just.

36:18 Novit Dominus dies immaculatorum, et hæreditas eorum in æternum erit.

36:18 The Lord knoweth the days of the undefiled; and their inheritance shall be for ever.

36:19 Non confundentur in tempore malo, et in diebus famis saturabuntur :

36:19 They shall not be confounded in the evil time; and in the days of famine they shall be filled:

36:20 quia peccatores peribunt. Inimici vero Domini mox ut honorificati fuerint et exaltati, deficientes quemadmodum fumus deficient.

36:20 Because the wicked shall perish. And the enemies of the Lord, presently after they shall be honoured and exalted, shall come to nothing and vanish like smoke.

36:21 Mutuabitur peccator, et non solvet ; justus autem miseretur et tribuet :

36:21 The sinner shall borrow, and not pay again; but the just sheweth mercy and shall give.

36:22 quia benedicentes ei hæreditabunt terram ; maledicentes autem ei disperibunt.

36:22 For such as bless him shall inherit the land: but such as curse him shall perish.

36:23 Apud Dominum gressus hominis dirigentur, et viam ejus volet.

36:23 With the Lord shall the steps of a man be directed, and he shall like well his way.

36:24 Cum ceciderit, non collidetur, quia Dominus supponit manum suam.

36:24 When he shall fall he shall not be bruised, for the Lord putteth his hand under him.

36:25 Junior fui, etenim senui ; et non vidi justum derelictum, nec semen ejus quærens panem.

36:25 I have been young and now am old; and I have not seen the just forsaken, nor his seed seeking bread.

36:26 Tota die miseretur et commodat ; et semen illius in benedictione erit.

36:26 He sheweth mercy, and lendeth all the day long; and his seed shall be in blessing.

36:27 Declina a malo, et fac bonum, et inhabita in sæculum sæculi :

36:27 Decline from evil and do good, and dwell for ever and ever.

36:28 quia Dominus amat judicium, et non derelinquet sanctos suos : in æternum conservabuntur. Injusti punientur, et semen impiorum peribit.

36:28 For the Lord loveth judgment, and will not forsake his saints: they shall be preserved for ever. The unjust shall be punished, and the seed of the wicked shall perish.

36:29 Justi autem hæreditabunt terram, et inhabitabunt in sæculum sæculi super eam.

36:29 But the just shall inherit the land, and shall dwell therein for evermore.

36:30 Os justi meditabitur sapientiam, et lingua ejus loquetur judicium.

36:30 The mouth of the just shall meditate wisdom: and his tongue shall speak judgment.

36:31 Lex Dei ejus in corde ipsius, et non supplantabuntur gressus ejus.

36:31 The law of his God is in his heart, and his steps shall not be supplanted.

36:32 Considerat peccator justum, et quærit mortificare eum.

36:32 The wicked watcheth the just man, and seeketh to put him to death,

36:33 Dominus autem non derelinquet eum in manibus ejus, nec damnabit eum cum judicabitur illi.

36:33 But the Lord will not leave him in his hands; nor condemn him when he shall be judged.

36:34 Exspecta Dominum, et custodi viam ejus, et exaltabit te ut hæreditate capias terram : cum perierint peccatores, videbis.

36:34 Expect the Lord and keep his way: and he will exalt thee to inherit the land: when the sinners shall perish thou shalt see.

36:35 Vidi impium superexaltatum, et elevatum sicut cedros Libani :

36:35 I have seen the wicked highly exalted, and lifted up like the cedars of Libanus.

36:36 et transivi, et ecce non erat ; et quæsivi eum, et non est inventus locus ejus.

36:36 And I passed by, and lo, he was not: and I sought him and his place was not found.

36:37 Custodi innocentiam, et vide æquitatem, quoniam sunt reliquiæ homini pacifico.

36:37 Keep innocence, and behold justice: for there are remnants for the peaceable man.

36:38 Injusti autem disperibunt simul ; reliquiæ impiorum interibunt.

36:38 But the unjust shall be destroyed together: the remnants of the wicked shall perish.

36:39 Salus autem justorum a Domino ; et protector eorum in tempore tribulationis.

36:39 But the salvation of the just is from the Lord, and he is their protector in the time of trouble.

36:40 Et adjuvabit eos Dominus, et liberabit eos ; et eruet eos a peccatoribus, et salvabit eos, quia speraverunt in eo.

36:40 And the Lord will help them and deliver them: and he will rescue them from the wicked, and save them because they have hoped in him.

Chapter 37

37:1 Psalmus David, in rememorationem de sabbato.

37:1 A psalm for David, for a remembrance of the sabbath.

37:2 Domine, ne in furore tuo arguas me, neque in ira tua corripias me :

37:2 Rebuke me not, O Lord, in thy indignation; nor chastise me in thy wrath.

37:3 quoniam sagittæ tuæ infixæ sunt mihi, et confirmasti super me manum tuam.

37:3 For thy arrows are fastened in me: and thy hand hath been strong upon me.

37:4 Non est sanitas in carne mea, a facie iræ tuæ ; non est pax ossibus meis, a facie peccatorum meorum :

37:4 There is no health in my flesh, because of thy wrath: there is no peace for my bones, because of my sins.

37:5 quoniam iniquitates meæ supergressæ sunt caput meum, et sicut onus grave gravatæ sunt super me.

37:5 For my iniquities are gone over my head: and as a heavy burden are become heavy upon me.

37:6 Putruerunt et corruptæ sunt cicatrices meæ, a facie insipientiæ meæ.

37:6 My sores are putrefied and corrupted, because of my foolishness.

37:7 Miser factus sum et curvatus sum usque in finem ; tota die contristatus ingrediebar.

37:7 I am become miserable, and am bowed down even to the end: I walked sorrowful all the day long.

37:8 Quoniam lumbi mei impleti sunt illusionibus, et non est sanitas in carne mea.

37:8 For my loins are filled with illusions; and there is no health in my flesh.

37:9 Afflictus sum, et humiliatus sum nimis ; rugiebam a gemitu cordis mei.

37:9 I am afflicted and humbled exceedingly: I roared with the groaning of my heart.

37:10 Domine, ante te omne desiderium meum, et gemitus meus a te non est absconditus.

37:10 Lord, all my desire is before thee, and my groaning is not hidden from thee.

37:11 Cor meum conturbatum est ; dereliquit me virtus mea, et lumen oculorum meorum, et ipsum non est mecum.

37:11 My heart is troubled, my strength hath left me, and the light of my eyes itself is not with me.

37:12 Amici mei et proximi mei adversum me appropinquaverunt, et steterunt ; et qui juxta me erant, de longe steterunt : et vim faciebant qui quærebant animam meam.

37:12 My friends and my neighbours have drawn near, and stood against me. And they that were near me stood afar off:

37:13 Et qui inquirebant mala mihi, locuti sunt vanitates, et dolos tota die meditabantur.

37:13 And they that sought my soul used violence. And they that sought evils to me spoke vain things, and studied deceits all the day long.

37:14 Ego autem, tamquam surdus, non audiebam ; et sicut mutus non aperiens os suum.

37:14 But I, as a deaf man, heard not: and as a dumb man not opening his mouth.

37:15 Et factus sum sicut homo non audiens, et non habens in ore suo redargutiones.

37:15 And I became as a man that heareth not: and that hath no reproofs in his mouth.

37:16 Quoniam in te, Domine, speravi ; tu exaudies me, Domine Deus meus.

37:16 For in thee, O Lord, have I hoped: thou wilt hear me, O Lord my God.

37:17 Quia dixi : Nequando supergaudeant mihi inimici mei ; et dum commoventur pedes mei, super me magna locuti sunt.

37:17 For I said: Lest at any time my enemies rejoice over me: and whilst my feet are moved, they speak great things against me.

37:18 Quoniam ego in flagella paratus sum, et dolor meus in conspectu meo semper.

37:18 For I am ready for scourges: and my sorrow is continually before me.

37:19 Quoniam iniquitatem meam annuntiabo, et cogitabo pro peccato meo.

37:19 For I will declare my iniquity: and I will think for my sin.

37:20 Inimici autem mei vivunt, et confirmati sunt super me : et multiplicati sunt qui oderunt me inique.

37:20 But my enemies live, and are stronger than I: and they that hate me wrongfully are multiplied.

37:21 Qui retribuunt mala pro bonis detrahebant mihi, quoniam sequebar bonitatem.

37:21 They that render evil for good, have detracted me, because I followed goodness.

37:22 Ne derelinquas me, Domine Deus meus ; ne discesseris a me.

37:22 For sake me not, O Lord my God: do not thou depart from me.

37:23 Intende in adjutorium meum, Domine Deus salutis meæ.

37:23 Attend unto my help, O Lord, the God of my salvation.

Chapter 38

38:1 In finem, ipsi Idithun. Canticum David.

38:1 Unto the end, for Idithun himself, a canticle of David.

38:2 Dixi : Custodiam vias meas : ut non delinquam in lingua mea. Posui ori meo custodiam, cum consisteret peccator adversum me.

38:2 I said: I will take heed to my ways: that I sin not with my tongue. I have set a guard to my mouth, when the sinner stood against me.

38:3 Obmutui, et humiliatus sum, et silui a bonis ; et dolor meus renovatus est.

38:3 I was dumb, and was humbled, and kept silence from good things: and my sorrow was renewed.

38:4 Concaluit cor meum intra me ; et in meditatione mea exardescet ignis.

38:4 My heart grew hot within me: and in my meditation a fire shall flame out.

38:5 Locutus sum in lingua mea : Notum fac mihi, Domine, finem meum, et numerum dierum meorum quis est, ut sciam quid desit mihi.

38:5 I spoke with my tongue: O Lord, make me know my end. And what is the number of my days: that I may know what is wanting to me.

38:6 Ecce mensurabiles posuisti dies meos, et substantia mea tamquam nihilum ante te. Verumtamen universa vanitas, omnis homo vivens.

38:6 Behold thou hast made my days measurable. and my substance is as nothing before thee. And indeed all things are vanity: every man living.

38:7 Verumtamen in imagine pertransit homo ; sed et frustra conturbatur : thesaurizat, et ignorat cui congregabit ea.

38:7 Surely man passeth as an image: yea, and he is disquieted in vain. He storeth up: and he knoweth not for whom he shall gather these things.

38:8 Et nunc quæ est exspectatio mea : nonne Dominus ? et substantia mea apud te est.

38:8 And now what is my hope? is it not the Lord? and my substance is with thee.

38:9 Ab omnibus iniquitatibus meis erue me : opprobrium insipienti dedisti me.

38:9 Deliver thou me from all my iniquities: thou hast made me a reproach to the fool.

38:10 Obmutui, et non aperui os meum, quoniam tu fecisti ;

38:10 I was dumb, and I opened not my mouth, because thou hast done it.

38:11 amove a me plagas tuas.

38:11 Remove thy scourges from me. The strength of thy hand hath made me faint in rebukes:

38:12 A fortitudine manus tuæ ego defeci in increpationibus : propter iniquitatem corripuisti hominem. Et tabescere fecisti sicut araneam animam ejus : verumtamen vane conturbatur omnis homo.

38:12 Thou hast corrected man for iniquity. And thou hast made his soul to waste away like a spider: surely in vain is any man disquieted.

38:13 Exaudi orationem meam, Domine, et deprecationem meam ; auribus percipe lacrimas meas. Ne sileas, quoniam advena ego sum apud te, et peregrinus sicut omnes patres mei.

38:13 Hear my prayer, O Lord, and my supplication: give ear to my tears. Be no silent: for I am a stranger with thee, and a sojourner as all my fathers were.

38:14 Remitte mihi, ut refrigerer priusquam abeam et amplius non ero.

38:14 O forgive me, that I may be refreshed, before I go hence, and be no more.

Chapter 39

39:1 In finem. Psalmus ipsi David.

39:1 Unto the end, a psalm for David himself.

39:2 Exspectans exspectavi Dominum, et intendit mihi.

39:2 With expectation I have waited for the Lord, and he was attentive to me.

39:3 Et exaudivit preces meas, et eduxit me de lacu miseriæ et de luto fæcis. Et statuit super petram pedes meos, et direxit gressus meos.

39:3 And he heard my prayers, and brought me out of the pit of misery and the mire of dregs. And he set my feet upon a rock, and directed my steps.

39:4 Et immisit in os meum canticum novum, carmen Deo nostro. Videbunt multi, et timebunt, et sperabunt in Domino.

39:4 And he put a new canticle into my mouth, a song to our God. Many shall see, and shall fear: and they shall hope in the Lord.

39:5 Beatus vir cujus est nomen Domini spes ejus, et non respexit in vanitates et insanias falsas.

39:5 Blessed is the man whose trust is in the name of the Lord; and who hath not had regard to vanities, and lying follies.

39:6 Multa fecisti tu, Domine Deus meus, mirabilia tua ; et cogitationibus tuis non est qui similis sit tibi. Annuntiavi et locutus sum : multiplicati sunt super numerum.

39:6 Thou hast multiplied thy wonderful works, O Lord my God: and in thy thoughts there is no one like to thee. I have declared and I have spoken they are multiplied above number.

39:7 Sacrificium et oblationem noluisti ; aures autem perfecisti mihi. Holocaustum et pro peccato non postulasti ;

39:7 Sacrifice and oblation thou didst not desire; but thou hast pierced ears for me. Burnt offering and sin offering thou didst not require:

39:8 tunc dixi : Ecce venio. In capite libri scriptum est de me,

39:8 Then said I, Behold I come. In the head of the book it is written of me

39:9 ut facerem voluntatem tuam. Deus meus, volui, et legem tuam in medio cordis mei.

39:9 That I should do thy will: O my God, I have desired it, and thy law in the midst of my heart.

39:10 Annuntiavi justitiam tuam in ecclesia magna ; ecce labia mea non prohibebo : Domine, tu scisti.

39:10 I have declared thy justice in a great church, lo, I will not restrain my lips: O Lord, thou knowest it.

39:11 Justitiam tuam non abscondi in corde meo ; veritatem tuam et salutare tuum dixi ; non abscondi misericordiam tuam et veritatem tuam a concilio multo.

39:11 I have not hid thy justice within my heart: I have declared thy truth and thy salvation. I have not concealed thy mercy and thy truth from a great council.

39:12 Tu autem, Domine, ne longe facias miserationes tuas a me ; misericordia tua et veritas tua semper susceperunt me.

39:12 Withhold not thou, O Lord, thy tender mercies from me: thy mercy and thy truth have always upheld me.

39:13 Quoniam circumdederunt me mala quorum non est numerus ; comprehenderunt me iniquitates meæ, et non potui ut viderem. Multiplicatæ sunt super capillos capitis mei, et cor meum dereliquit me.

39:13 For evils without number have surrounded me; my iniquities have overtaken me, and I was not able to see. They are multiplied above the hairs of my head: and my heart hath forsaken me.

39:14 Complaceat tibi, Domine, ut eruas me ; Domine, ad adjuvandum me respice.

39:14 Be pleased, O Lord, to deliver me. Look down, O Lord, to help me.

39:15 Confundantur et revereantur simul, qui quærunt animam meam ut auferant eam ; convertantur retrorsum et revereantur, qui volunt mihi mala.

39:15 Let them be confounded and ashamed together, that seek after my soul to take it away. Let them be turned backward and be ashamed that desire evils to me.

39:16 Ferant confestim confusionem suam, qui dicunt mihi : Euge, euge !

39:16 Let them immediately bear their confusion, that say to me: 'Tis well, 'tis well.

39:17 Exsultent et lætentur super te omnes quærentes te ; et dicant semper : Magnificetur Dominus, qui diligunt salutare tuum.

39:17 Let all that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: and let such as love thy salvation say always: The Lord be magnified.

39:18 Ego autem mendicus sum et pauper ; Dominus sollicitus est mei. Adjutor meus et protector meus tu es ; Deus meus, ne tardaveris.

39:18 But I am a beggar and poor: the Lord is careful for me. Thou art my helper and my protector: O my God, be not slack.

Chapter 40

40:1 In finem. Psalmus ipsi David.

40:1 Unto the end, a psalm for David himself.

40:2 Beatus qui intelligit super egenum et pauperem : in die mala liberabit eum Dominus.

40:2 Blessed is he that understandeth concerning the needy and the poor: the Lord will deliver him in the evil day.

40:3 Dominus conservet eum, et vivificet eum, et beatum faciat eum in terra, et non tradat eum in animam inimicorum ejus.

40:3 The Lord preserve him and give him life, and make him blessed upon the earth: and deliver him not up to the will of his enemies.

40:4 Dominus opem ferat illi super lectum doloris ejus ; universum stratum ejus versasti in infirmitate ejus.

40:4 The Lord help him on his bed of sorrow: thou hast turned all his couch in his sickness.

40:5 Ego dixi : Domine, miserere mei ; sana animam meam, quia peccavi tibi.

40:5 I said: O Lord, be thou merciful to me: heal my soul, for I have sinned against thee.

40:6 Inimici mei dixerunt mala mihi : Quando morietur, et peribit nomen ejus ?

40:6 My enemies have spoken evils against me: when shall he die and his name perish?

40:7 Et si ingrediebatur ut videret, vana loquebatur ; cor ejus congregavit iniquitatem sibi. Egrediebatur foras et loquebatur.

40:7 And if he came in to see me, he spoke vain things: his heart gathered together iniquity to itself. He went out and spoke to the same purpose.

40:8 In idipsum adversum me susurrabant omnes inimici mei ; adversum me cogitabant mala mihi.

40:8 All my enemies whispered together against me: they devised evils to me.

40:9 Verbum iniquum constituerunt adversum me : Numquid qui dormit non adjiciet ut resurgat ?

40:9 They determined against me an unjust word: shall he that sleepeth rise again no more?

40:10 Etenim homo pacis meæ in quo speravi, qui edebat panes meos, magnificavit super me supplantationem.

40:10 For even the man of my peace, in whom I trusted, who ate my bread, hath greatly supplanted me.

40:11 Tu autem, Domine, miserere mei, et resuscita me ; et retribuam eis.

40:11 But thou, O Lord, have mercy on me, and raise me up again: and I will requite them.

40:12 In hoc cognovi quoniam voluisti me, quoniam non gaudebit inimicus meus super me.

40:12 By this I know, that thou hast had a good will for me: because my enemy shall not rejoice over me.

40:13 Me autem propter innocentiam suscepisti ; et confirmasti me in conspectu tuo in æternum.

40:13 But thou hast upheld me by reason of my innocence: and hast established me in thy sight for ever.

40:14 Benedictus Dominus Deus Israël a sæculo et usque in sæculum. Fiat, fiat.

40:14 Blessed be the Lord the God of Israel from eternity to eternity. So be it. So be it.

Chapter 41

41:1 In finem. Intellectus filiis Core.

41:1 Unto the end, understanding for the sons of Core.

41:2 Quemadmodum desiderat cervus ad fontes aquarum, ita desiderat anima mea ad te, Deus.

41:2 As the hart panteth after the fountains of water; so my soul panteth after thee, O God.

41:3 Sitivit anima mea ad Deum fortem, vivum ; quando veniam, et apparebo ante faciem Dei ?

41:3 My soul hath thirsted after the strong living God; when shall I come and appear before the face of God?

41:4 Fuerunt mihi lacrimæ meæ panes die ac nocte, dum dicitur mihi quotidie : Ubi est Deus tuus ?

41:4 My tears have been my bread day and night, whilst it is said to me daily: Where is thy God?

41:5 Hæc recordatus sum, et effudi in me animam meam, quoniam transibo in locum tabernaculi admirabilis, usque ad domum Dei, in voce exsultationis et confessionis, sonus epulantis.

41:5 These things I remembered, and poured out my soul in me: for I shall go over into the place of the wonderful tabernacle, even to the house of God: With the voice of joy and praise; the noise of one feasting.

41:6 Quare tristis es, anima mea ? et quare conturbas me ? Spera in Deo, quoniam adhuc confitebor illi, salutare vultus mei,

41:6 Why art thou sad, O my soul? and why dost thou trouble me? Hope in God, for I will still give praise to him: the salvation of my countenance,

41:7 et Deus meus. Ad meipsum anima mea conturbata est : propterea memor ero tui de terra Jordanis et Hermoniim a monte modico.

41:7 And my God. My soul is troubled within my self: therefore will I remember thee from the land of Jordan and Hermoniim, from the little hill.

41:8 Abyssus abyssum invocat, in voce cataractarum tuarum ; omnia excelsa tua, et fluctus tui super me transierunt.

41:8 Deep calleth on deep, at the noise of thy flood-gates. All thy heights and thy billows have passed over me.

41:9 In die mandavit Dominus misericordiam suam, et nocte canticum ejus ; apud me oratio Deo vitæ meæ.

41:9 In the daytime the Lord hath commanded his mercy; and a canticle to him in the night. With me is prayer to the God of my life.

41:10 Dicam Deo : Susceptor meus es ; quare oblitus es mei ? et quare contristatus incedo, dum affligit me inimicus ?

41:10 I will say to God: Thou art my support. Why hast thou forgotten me? and why go I mourning, whilst my enemy afflicteth me?

41:11 Dum confringuntur ossa mea, exprobraverunt mihi qui tribulant me inimici mei, dum dicunt mihi per singulos dies : Ubi est Deus tuus ?

41:11 Whilst my bones are broken, my enemies who trouble me have reproached me; Whilst they say to me day by day: Where is thy God?

41:12 Quare tristis es, anima mea ? et quare conturbas me ? Spera in Deo, quoniam adhuc confitebor illi, salutare vultus mei, et Deus meus.

41:12 Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why dost thou disquiet me? Hope thou in God, for I will still give praise to him: the salvation of my countenance, and my God.

Chapter 42

42:1 Psalmus David. Judica me, Deus, et discerne causam meam de gente non sancta : ab homine iniquo et doloso erue me.

42:1 A psalm for David. Judge me, O God, and distinguish my cause from the nation that is not holy: deliver me from the unjust and deceitful man.

42:2 Quia tu es, Deus, fortitudo mea : quare me repulisti ? et quare tristis incedo, dum affligit me inimicus ?

42:2 For thou art God my strength: why hast thou cast me off? and why do I go sorrowful whilst the enemy afflicteth me?

42:3 Emitte lucem tuam et veritatem tuam : ipsa me deduxerunt, et adduxerunt in montem sanctum tuum, et in tabernacula tua.

42:3 Sent forth thy light and thy truth: they have conducted me, and brought me unto thy holy hill, and into thy tabernacles.

42:4 Et introibo ad altare Dei, ad Deum qui lætificat juventutem meam. Confitebor tibi in cithara, Deus, Deus meus.

42:4 And I will go in to the altar of God: to God who giveth joy to my youth.

42:5 Quare tristis es, anima mea ? et quare conturbas me ? Spera in Deo, quoniam adhuc confitebor illi, salutare vultus mei, et Deus meus.

42:5 To thee, O God my God, I will give praise upon the harp: why art thou sad, O my soul? and why dost thou disquiet me?

42:6

42:6 Hope in God, for I will still give praise to him: the salvation of my countenance, and my God.

Chapter 43

43:1 In finem. Filiis Core ad intellectum.

43:1 Unto the end, for the sons of Core, to give understanding.

43:2 Deus, auribus nostris audivimus, patres nostri annuntiaverunt nobis, opus quod operatus es in diebus eorum, et in diebus antiquis.

43:2 We have heard, O God, with our ears: our fathers have declared to us, The work thou hast wrought in their days, and in the days of old.

43:3 Manus tua gentes disperdidit, et plantasti eos ; afflixisti populos, et expulisti eos.

43:3 Thy hand destroyed the Gentiles, and thou plantedst them: thou didst afflict the people and cast them out.

43:4 Nec enim in gladio suo possederunt terram, et brachium eorum non salvavit eos : sed dextera tua et brachium tuum, et illuminatio vultus tui, quoniam complacuisti in eis.

43:4 For they got not the possession of the land by their own sword: neither did their own arm save them. But thy right hand and thy arm, and the light of thy countenance: because thou wast pleased with them.

43:5 Tu es ipse rex meus et Deus meus, qui mandas salutes Jacob.

43:5 Thou art thyself my king and my God, who commandest the saving of Jacob.

43:6 In te inimicos nostros ventilabimus cornu, et in nomine tuo spernemus insurgentes in nobis.

43:6 Through thee we will push down our enemies with the horn: and through thy name we will despise them that rise up against us.

43:7 Non enim in arcu meo sperabo, et gladius meus non salvabit me :

43:7 For I will not trust in my bow: neither shall my sword save me.

43:8 salvasti enim nos de affligentibus nos, et odientes nos confudisti.

43:8 But thou hast saved us from them that afflict us: and hast put them to shame that hate us.

43:9 In Deo laudabimur tota die, et in nomine tuo confitebimur in sæculum.

43:9 In God shall we glory all the day long: and in thy name we will give praise for ever.

43:10 Nunc autem repulisti et confudisti nos, et non egredieris, Deus, in virtutibus nostris.

43:10 But now thou hast cast us off, and put us to shame: and thou , O God, wilt not go out with our armies.

43:11 Avertisti nos retrorsum post inimicos nostros, et qui oderunt nos diripiebant sibi.

43:11 Thou hast made us turn our back to our enemies: and they that hated us plundered for themselves.

43:12 Dedisti nos tamquam oves escarum, et in gentibus dispersisti nos.

43:12 Thou hast given us up like sheep to be eaten: thou hast scattered us among the nations.

43:13 Vendidisti populum tuum sine pretio, et non fuit multitudo in commutationibus eorum.

43:13 Thou hast sold thy people for no price: and there was no reckoning in the exchange of them.

43:14 Posuisti nos opprobrium vicinis nostris ; subsannationem et derisum his qui sunt in circuitu nostro.

43:14 Thou hast made us a reproach to our neighbours, a scoff and derision to them that are round about us.

43:15 Posuisti nos in similitudinem gentibus ; commotionem capitis in populis.

43:15 Thou hast made us a byword among the Gentiles: a shaking of the head among the people.

43:16 Tota die verecundia mea contra me est, et confusio faciei meæ cooperuit me :

43:16 All the day long my shame is before me: and the confusion of my face hath covered me,

43:17 a voce exprobrantis et obloquentis, a facie inimici et persequentis.

43:17 At the voice of him that reproacheth and detracteth me: at the face of the enemy and persecutor.

43:18 Hæc omnia venerunt super nos ; nec obliti sumus te, et inique non egimus in testamento tuo.

43:18 All these things have come upon us, yet we have not forgotten thee: and we have not done wickedly in thy covenant.

43:19 Et non recessit retro cor nostrum ; et declinasti semitas nostras a via tua :

43:19 And our heart hath not turned back: neither hast thou turned aside our steps from thy way.

43:20 quoniam humiliasti nos in loco afflictionis, et cooperuit nos umbra mortis.

43:20 For thou hast humbled us in the place of affliction: and the shadow of death hath covered us.

43:21 Si obliti sumus nomen Dei nostri, et si expandimus manus nostras ad deum alienum,

43:21 If we have forgotten the name of our God, and if we have spread forth our hands to a strange god:

43:22 nonne Deus requiret ista ? ipse enim novit abscondita cordis. Quoniam propter te mortificamur tota die ; æstimati sumus sicut oves occisionis.

43:22 Shall not God search out these things: for he knoweth the secrets of the heart. Because for thy sake we are killed all the day long: we are counted as sheep for the slaughter.

43:23 Exsurge ; quare obdormis, Domine ? exsurge, et ne repellas in finem.

43:23 Arise, why sleepest thou, O Lord? arise, and cast us not off to the end.

43:24 Quare faciem tuam avertis ? oblivisceris inopiæ nostræ et tribulationis nostræ ?

43:24 Why turnest thou thy face away? and forgettest our want and our trouble?

43:25 Quoniam humiliata est in pulvere anima nostra ; conglutinatus est in terra venter noster.

43:25 For our soul is humbled down to the dust: our belly cleaveth to the earth.

43:26 Exsurge, Domine, adjuva nos, et redime nos propter nomen tuum.

43:26 Arise, O Lord, help us and redeem us for thy name's sake.

Chapter 44

44:1 In finem, pro iis qui commutabuntur. Filiis Core, ad intellectum. Canticum pro dilecto.

44:1 Unto the end, for them that shall be changed, for the sons of Core, for understanding. A canticle for the Beloved.

44:2 Eructavit cor meum verbum bonum : dico ego opera mea regi. Lingua mea calamus scribæ velociter scribentis.

44:2 My heart hath uttered a good word: I speak my works to the king: My tongue is the pen of a scrivener that writeth swiftly.

44:3 Speciosus forma præ filiis hominum, diffusa est gratia in labiis tuis : propterea benedixit te Deus in æternum.

44:3 Thou art beautiful above the sons of men: grace is poured abroad in thy lips; therefore hath God blessed thee for ever.

44:4 Accingere gladio tuo super femur tuum, potentissime.

44:4 Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O thou most mighty.

44:5 Specie tua et pulchritudine tua intende, prospere procede, et regna, propter veritatem, et mansuetudinem, et justitiam ; et deducet te mirabiliter dextera tua.

44:5 With thy comeliness and thy beauty set out, proceed prosperously, and reign. Because of truth and meekness and justice: and thy right hand shall conduct thee wonderfully.

44:6 Sagittæ tuæ acutæ : populi sub te cadent, in corda inimicorum regis.

44:6 Thy arrows are sharp: under thee shall people fall, into the hearts of the king's enemies.

44:7 Sedes tua, Deus, in sæculum sæculi ; virga directionis virga regni tui.

44:7 Thy throne, O God, is forever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a sceptre of uprightness.

44:8 Dilexisti justitiam, et odisti iniquitatem ; propterea unxit te Deus, Deus tuus, oleo lætitiæ, præ consortibus tuis.

44:8 Thou hast loved justice, and hated iniquity: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.

44:9 Myrrha, et gutta, et casia a vestimentis tuis, a domibus eburneis ; ex quibus delectaverunt te

44:9 Myrrh and stacte and cassia perfume thy garments, from the ivory houses: out of which

44:10 filiæ regum in honore tuo. Astitit regina a dextris tuis in vestitu deaurato, circumdata varietate.

44:10 The daughters of kings have delighted thee in thy glory. The queen stood on thy right hand, in gilded clothing; surrounded with variety.

44:11 Audi, filia, et vide, et inclina aurem tuam ; et obliviscere populum tuum, et domum patris tui.

44:11 Hearken, O daughter, and see, and incline thy ear: and forget thy people and thy father's house.

44:12 Et concupiscet rex decorem tuum, quoniam ipse est Dominus Deus tuus, et adorabunt eum.

44:12 And the king shall greatly desire thy beauty; for he is the Lord thy God, and him they shall adore.

44:13 Et filiæ Tyri in muneribus vultum tuum deprecabuntur ; omnes divites plebis.

44:13 And the daughters of Tyre with gifts, yea, all the rich among the people, shall entreat thy countenance.

44:14 Omnis gloria ejus filiæ regis ab intus, in fimbriis aureis,

44:14 All the glory of the king's daughter is within in golden borders,

44:15 circumamicta varietatibus. Adducentur regi virgines post eam ; proximæ ejus afferentur tibi.

44:15 Clothed round about with varieties. After her shall virgins be brought to the king: her neighbours shall be brought to thee.

44:16 Afferentur in lætitia et exsultatione ; adducentur in templum regis.

44:16 They shall be brought with gladness and rejoicing: they shall be brought into the temple of the king.

44:17 Pro patribus tuis nati sunt tibi filii ; constitues eos principes super omnem terram.

44:17 Instead of thy fathers, sons are born to thee: thou shalt make them princes over all the earth.

44:18 Memores erunt nominis tui in omni generatione et generationem : propterea populi confitebuntur tibi in æternum, et in sæculum sæculi.

44:18 They shall remember thy name throughout all generations. Therefore shall people praise thee for ever; yea, for ever and ever.

Chapter 45

45:1 In finem, filiis Core, pro arcanis. Psalmus.

45:1 Unto the end, for the sons of Core, for the hidden.

45:2 Deus noster refugium et virtus ; adjutor in tribulationibus quæ invenerunt nos nimis.

45:2 Our God is our refuge and strength: a helper in troubles, which have found us exceedingly.

45:3 Propterea non timebimus dum turbabitur terra, et transferentur montes in cor maris.

45:3 Therefore we will not fear, when the earth shall be troubled; and the mountains shall be removed into the heart of the sea.

45:4 Sonuerunt, et turbatæ sunt aquæ eorum ; conturbati sunt montes in fortitudine ejus.

45:4 Their waters roared and were troubled: the mountains were troubled with his strength.

45:5 Fluminis impetus lætificat civitatem Dei : sanctificavit tabernaculum suum Altissimus.

45:5 The stream of the river maketh the city of God joyful: the most High hath sanctified his own tabernacle.

45:6 Deus in medio ejus, non commovebitur ; adjuvabit eam Deus mane diluculo.

45:6 God is in the midst thereof, it shall not be moved: God will help it in the morning early.

45:7 Conturbatæ sunt gentes, et inclinata sunt regna : dedit vocem suam, mota est terra.

45:7 Nations were troubled, and kingdoms were bowed down: he uttered his voice, the earth trembled.

45:8 Dominus virtutum nobiscum ; susceptor noster Deus Jacob.

45:8 The Lord of armies is with us: the God of Jacob is our protector.

45:9 Venite, et videte opera Domini, quæ posuit prodigia super terram,

45:9 Come and behold ye the works of the Lord: what wonders he hath done upon earth,

45:10 auferens bella usque ad finem terræ. Arcum conteret, et confringet arma, et scuta comburet igni.

45:10 Making wars to cease even to the end of the earth. He shall destroy the bow, and break the weapons: and the shield he shall burn in the fire.

45:11 Vacate, et videte quoniam ego sum Deus ; exaltabor in gentibus, et exaltabor in terra.

45:11 Be still and see that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, and I will be exalted in the earth.

45:12 Dominus virtutum nobiscum ; susceptor noster Deus Jacob.

45:12 The Lord of armies is with us: the God of Jacob is our protector.

Chapter 46

46:1 In finem, pro filiis Core. Psalmus.

46:1 Unto the end, for the sons of Core.

46:2 Omnes gentes, plaudite manibus ; jubilate Deo in voce exsultationis :

46:2 O clap your hands, all ye nations: shout unto God with the voice of joy,

46:3 quoniam Dominus excelsus, terribilis, rex magnus super omnem terram.

46:3 For the Lord is high, terrible: a great king over all the earth.

46:4 Subjecit populos nobis, et gentes sub pedibus nostris.

46:4 He hath subdued the people under us; and the nations under our feet.

46:5 Elegit nobis hæreditatem suam ; speciem Jacob quam dilexit.

46:5 He hath chosen for us his inheritance, the beauty of Jacob which he hath loved.

46:6 Ascendit Deus in jubilo, et Dominus in voce tubæ.

46:6 God is ascended with jubilee, and the Lord with the sound of trumpet.

46:7 Psallite Deo nostro, psallite ; psallite regi nostro, psallite :

46:7 Sing praises to our God, sing ye: sing praises to our king, sing ye.

46:8 quoniam rex omnis terræ Deus, psallite sapienter.

46:8 For God is the king of all the earth: sing ye wisely.

46:9 Regnabit Deus super gentes ; Deus sedet super sedem sanctam suam.

46:9 God shall reign over the nations: God sitteth on his holy throne.

46:10 Principes populorum congregati sunt cum Deo Abraham, quoniam dii fortes terræ vehementer elevati sunt.

46:10 The princes of the people are gathered together, with the God of Abraham: for the strong gods of the earth are exceedingly exalted.

Chapter 47

47:1 Psalmus cantici. Filiis Core, secunda sabbati.

47:1 A psalm of a canticle, for the sons of Core, on the second day of the week.

47:2 Magnus Dominus et laudabilis nimis, in civitate Dei nostri, in monte sancto ejus.

47:2 Great is the Lord, and exceedingly to be praised in the city of our God, in his holy mountain.

47:3 Fundatur exsultatione universæ terræ mons Sion ; latera aquilonis, civitas regis magni.

47:3 With the joy of the whole earth is mount Sion founded, on the sides of the north, the city of the great king.

47:4 Deus in domibus ejus cognoscetur cum suscipiet eam.

47:4 In her houses shall God be known, when he shall protect her.

47:5 Quoniam ecce reges terræ congregati sunt ; convenerunt in unum.

47:5 For behold the kings of the earth assembled themselves: they gathered together.

47:6 Ipsi videntes, sic admirati sunt, conturbati sunt, commoti sunt.

47:6 So they saw, and they wondered, they were troubled, they were moved:

47:7 Tremor apprehendit eos ; ibi dolores ut parturientis :

47:7 Trembling took hold of them. There were pains as of a woman in labour.

47:8 in spiritu vehementi conteres naves Tharsis.

47:8 With a vehement wind thou shalt break in pieces the ships of Tharsis.

47:9 Sicut audivimus, sic vidimus, in civitate Domini virtutum, in civitate Dei nostri : Deus fundavit eam in æternum.

47:9 As we have heard, so have we seen, in the city of the Lord of hosts, in the city of our God: God hath founded it for ever.

47:10 Suscepimus, Deus, misericordiam tuam in medio templi tui.

47:10 We have received thy mercy, O God, in the midst of thy temple.

47:11 Secundum nomen tuum, Deus, sic et laus tua in fines terræ ; justitia plena est dextera tua.

47:11 According to thy name, O God, so also is thy praise unto the ends of the earth: thy right hand is full of justice.

47:12 Lætetur mons Sion, et exsultent filiæ Judæ, propter judicia tua, Domine.

47:12 Let mount Sion rejoice, and the daughters of Juda be glad; because of thy judgments, O Lord.

47:13 Circumdate Sion, et complectimini eam ; narrate in turribus ejus.

47:13 Surround Sion, and encompass her: tell ye in her towers.

47:14 Ponite corda vestra in virtute ejus, et distribuite domos ejus, ut enarretis in progenie altera.

47:14 Set your hearts on her strength; and distribute her houses, that ye may relate it in another generation.

47:15 Quoniam hic est Deus, Deus noster in æternum, et in sæculum sæculi : ipse reget nos in sæcula.

47:15 For this is God, our God unto eternity, and for ever and ever: he shall rule us for evermore.

Chapter 48

48:1 In finem, filiis Core. Psalmus.

48:1 Unto the end, a psalm for the sons of Core.

48:2 Audite hæc, omnes gentes ; auribus percipite, omnes qui habitatis orbem :

48:2 Hear these things, all ye nations: give ear, all ye inhabitants of the world.

48:3 quique terrigenæ et filii hominum, simul in unum dives et pauper.

48:3 All you that are earthborn, and you sons of men: both rich and poor together.

48:4 Os meum loquetur sapientiam, et meditatio cordis mei prudentiam.

48:4 My mouth shall speak wisdom: and the meditation of my heart understanding.

48:5 Inclinabo in parabolam aurem meam ; aperiam in psalterio propositionem meam.

48:5 I will incline my ear to a parable; I will open my proposition on the psaltery.

48:6 Cur timebo in die mala ? iniquitas calcanei mei circumdabit me.

48:6 Why shall I fear in the evil day? the iniquity of my heel shall encompass me.

48:7 Qui confidunt in virtute sua, et in multitudine divitiarum suarum, gloriantur.

48:7 They that trust in their own strength, and glory in the multitude of their riches,

48:8 Frater non redimit, redimet homo : non dabit Deo placationem suam,

48:8 No brother can redeem, nor shall man redeem: he shall not give to God his ransom,

48:9 et pretium redemptionis animæ suæ. Et laborabit in æternum ;

48:9 Nor the price of the redemption of his soul: and shall labour for ever,

48:10 et vivet adhuc in finem.

48:10 And shall still live unto the end.

48:11 Non videbit interitum, cum viderit sapientes morientes : simul insipiens et stultus peribunt. Et relinquent alienis divitias suas,

48:11 He shall not see destruction, when he shall see the wise dying: the senseless and the fool shall perish together: And they shall leave their riches to strangers:

48:12 et sepulchra eorum domus illorum in æternum ; tabernacula eorum in progenie et progenie : vocaverunt nomina sua in terris suis.

48:12 And their sepulchres shall be their houses for ever. Their dwelling places to all generations: they have called their lands by their names.

48:13 Et homo, cum in honore esset, non intellexit. Comparatus est jumentis insipientibus, et similis factus est illis.

48:13 And man when he was in honour did not understand; he is compared to senseless beasts, and is become like to them.

48:14 Hæc via illorum scandalum ipsis ; et postea in ore suo complacebunt.

48:14 This way of theirs is a stumblingblock to them: and afterwards they shall delight in their mouth.

48:15 Sicut oves in inferno positi sunt : mors depascet eos. Et dominabuntur eorum justi in matutino ; et auxilium eorum veterascet in inferno a gloria eorum.

48:15 They are laid in hell like sheep: death shall feed upon them. And the just shall have dominion over them in the morning; and their help shall decay in hell from their glory.

48:16 Verumtamen Deus redimet animam meam de manu inferi, cum acceperit me.

48:16 But God will redeem my soul from the hand of hell, when he shall receive me.

48:17 Ne timueris cum dives factus fuerit homo, et cum multiplicata fuerit gloria domus ejus :

48:17 Be not thou afraid, when a man shall be made rich, and when the glory of his house shall be increased.

48:18 quoniam, cum interierit, non sumet omnia, neque descendet cum eo gloria ejus.

48:18 For when he shall die he shall take nothing away; nor shall his glory descend with him.

48:19 Quia anima ejus in vita ipsius benedicetur ; confitebitur tibi cum benefeceris ei.

48:19 For in his lifetime his soul will be blessed: and he will praise thee when thou shalt do well to him.

48:20 Introibit usque in progenies patrum suorum ; et usque in æternum non videbit lumen.

48:20 He shall go in to the generations of his fathers: and he shall never see light.

48:21 Homo, cum in honore esset, non intellexit. Comparatus est jumentis insipientibus, et similis factus est illis.

48:21 Man when he was in honour did not understand: he hath been compared to senseless beasts, and made like to them.

Chapter 49

49:1 Psalmus Asaph. Deus deorum Dominus locutus est, et vocavit terram a solis ortu usque ad occasum.

49:1 A psalm for Asaph. The God of gods, the Lord hath spoken: and he hath called the earth. From the rising of the sun, to the going down thereof:

49:2 Ex Sion species decoris ejus :

49:2 Out of Sion the loveliness of his beauty.

49:3 Deus manifeste veniet ; Deus noster, et non silebit. Ignis in conspectu ejus exardescet ; et in circuitu ejus tempestas valida.

49:3 God shall come manifestly: our God shall come, and shall not keep silence. A fire shall burn before him: and a mighty tempest shall be round about him.

49:4 Advocabit cælum desursum, et terram, discernere populum suum.

49:4 He shall call heaven from above, and the earth, to judge his people.

49:5 Congregate illi sanctos ejus, qui ordinant testamentum ejus super sacrificia.

49:5 Gather ye together his saints to him: who set his covenant before sacrifices.

49:6 Et annuntiabunt cæli justitiam ejus, quoniam Deus judex est.

49:6 And the heavens shall declare his justice: for God is judge.

49:7 Audi, populus meus, et loquar ; Israël, et testificabor tibi : Deus, Deus tuus ego sum.

49:7 Hear, O my people, and I will speak: O Israel, and I will testify to thee: I am God, thy God.

49:8 Non in sacrificiis tuis arguam te ; holocausta autem tua in conspectu meo sunt semper.

49:8 I will not reprove thee for thy sacrifices: and thy burnt offerings are always in my sight.

49:9 Non accipiam de domo tua vitulos, neque de gregibus tuis hircos :

49:9 I will not take calves out of thy house: nor he goats out of thy flocks.

49:10 quoniam meæ sunt omnes feræ silvarum, jumenta in montibus, et boves.

49:10 For all the beasts of the woods are mine: the cattle on the hills, and the oxen.

49:11 Cognovi omnia volatilia cæli, et pulchritudo agri mecum est.

49:11 I know all the fowls of the air: and with me is the beauty of the field.

49:12 Si esuriero, non dicam tibi : meus est enim orbis terræ et plenitudo ejus.

49:12 If I should be hungry, I would not tell thee: for the world is mine, and the fulness thereof.

49:13 Numquid manducabo carnes taurorum ? aut sanguinem hircorum potabo ?

49:13 Shall I eat the flesh of bullocks? or shall I drink the blood of goats?

49:14 Immola Deo sacrificium laudis, et redde Altissimo vota tua.

49:14 Offer to God the sacrifice of praise: and pay thy vows to the most High.

49:15 Et invoca me in die tribulationis : eruam te, et honorificabis me.

49:15 And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.

49:16 Peccatori autem dixit Deus : Quare tu enarras justitias meas ? et assumis testamentum meum per os tuum ?

49:16 But to the sinner God hath said: Why dost thou declare my justices, and take my covenant in thy mouth?

49:17 Tu vero odisti disciplinam, et projecisti sermones meos retrorsum.

49:17 Seeing thou hast hated discipline: and hast cast my words behind thee.

49:18 Si videbas furem, currebas cum eo ; et cum adulteris portionem tuam ponebas.

49:18 If thou didst see a thief thou didst run with him: and with adulterers thou hast been a partaker.

49:19 Os tuum abundavit malitia, et lingua tua concinnabat dolos.

49:19 Thy mouth hath abounded with evil, and thy tongue framed deceits.

49:20 Sedens adversus fratrem tuum loquebaris, et adversus filium matris tuæ ponebas scandalum.

49:20 Sitting thou didst speak against thy brother, and didst lay a scandal against thy mother's son:

49:21 Hæc fecisti, et tacui. Existimasti inique quod ero tui similis : arguam te, et statuam contra faciem tuam.

49:21 These things hast thou done, and I was silent. Thou thoughtest unjustly that I should be like to thee: but I will reprove thee, and set before thy face.

49:22 Intelligite hæc, qui obliviscimini Deum, nequando rapiat, et non sit qui eripiat.

49:22 Understand these things, you that forget God; lest he snatch you away, and there be none to deliver you.

49:23 Sacrificium laudis honorificabit me, et illic iter quo ostendam illi salutare Dei.

49:23 The sacrifice of praise shall glorify me: and there is the way by which I will shew him the salvation of God.

Chapter 50

50:1 In finem. Psalmus David,

50:1 Unto the end, a psalm of David,

50:2 cum venit ad eum Nathan propheta, quando intravit ad Bethsabee.

50:2 When Nathan the prophet came to him, after he had sinned with Bethsabee.

50:3 Miserere mei, Deus, secundum magnam misericordiam tuam ; et secundum multitudinem miserationum tuarum, dele iniquitatem meam.

50:3 Have mercy on me, O God, according to thy great mercy. And according to the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my iniquity.

50:4 Amplius lava me ab iniquitate mea, et a peccato meo munda me.

50:4 Wash me yet more from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.

50:5 Quoniam iniquitatem meam ego cognosco, et peccatum meum contra me est semper.

50:5 For I know my iniquity, and my sin is always before me.

50:6 Tibi soli peccavi, et malum coram te feci ; ut justificeris in sermonibus tuis, et vincas cum judicaris.

50:6 To thee only have I sinned, and have done evil before thee: that thou mayst be justified in thy words, and mayst overcome when thou art judged.

50:7 Ecce enim in iniquitatibus conceptus sum, et in peccatis concepit me mater mea.

50:7 For behold I was conceived in iniquities; and in sins did my mother conceive me.

50:8 Ecce enim veritatem dilexisti ; incerta et occulta sapientiæ tuæ manifestasti mihi.

50:8 For behold thou hast loved truth: the uncertain and hidden things of thy wisdom thou hast made manifest to me.

50:9 Asperges me hyssopo, et mundabor ; lavabis me, et super nivem dealbabor.

50:9 Thou shalt sprinkle me with hyssop, and I shall be cleansed: thou shalt wash me, and I shall be made whiter than snow.

50:10 Auditui meo dabis gaudium et lætitiam, et exsultabunt ossa humiliata.

50:10 To my hearing thou shalt give joy and gladness: and the bones that have been humbled shall rejoice.

50:11 Averte faciem tuam a peccatis meis, et omnes iniquitates meas dele.

50:11 Turn away thy face from my sins, and blot out all my iniquities.

50:12 Cor mundum crea in me, Deus, et spiritum rectum innova in visceribus meis.

50:12 Create a clean heart in me, O God: and renew a right spirit within my bowels.

50:13 Ne projicias me a facie tua, et spiritum sanctum tuum ne auferas a me.

50:13 Cast me not away from thy face; and take not thy holy spirit from me.

50:14 Redde mihi lætitiam salutaris tui, et spiritu principali confirma me.

50:14 Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation, and strengthen me with a perfect spirit.

50:15 Docebo iniquos vias tuas, et impii ad te convertentur.

50:15 I will teach the unjust thy ways: and the wicked shall be converted to thee.

50:16 Libera me de sanguinibus, Deus, Deus salutis meæ, et exsultabit lingua mea justitiam tuam.

50:16 Deliver me from blood, O God, thou God of my salvation: and my tongue shall extol thy justice.

50:17 Domine, labia mea aperies, et os meum annuntiabit laudem tuam.

50:17 O Lord, thou wilt open my lips: and my mouth shall declare thy praise.

50:18 Quoniam si voluisses sacrificium, dedissem utique ; holocaustis non delectaberis.

50:18 For if thou hadst desired sacrifice, I would indeed have given it: with burnt offerings thou wilt not be delighted.

50:19 Sacrificium Deo spiritus contribulatus ; cor contritum et humiliatum, Deus, non despicies.

50:19 A sacrifice to God is an afflicted spirit: a contrite and humbled heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.

50:20 Benigne fac, Domine, in bona voluntate tua Sion, ut ædificentur muri Jerusalem.

50:20 Deal favourably, O Lord, in thy good will with Sion; that the walls of Jerusalem may be built up.

50:21 Tunc acceptabis sacrificium justitiæ, oblationes et holocausta ; tunc imponent super altare tuum vitulos.

50:21 Then shalt thou accept the sacrifice of justice, oblations and whole burnt offerings: then shall they lay calves upon thy altar.

Chapter 51

51:1 In finem. Intellectus David,

51:1 Unto the end, understanding for David,

51:2 cum venit Doëg Idumæus, et nuntiavit Sauli : Venit David in domum Achimelech.

51:2 When Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul: David went to the house of Achimelech.

51:3 Quid gloriaris in malitia, qui potens es in iniquitate ?

51:3 Why dost thou glory in malice, thou that art mighty in iniquity?

51:4 Tota die injustitiam cogitavit lingua tua ; sicut novacula acuta fecisti dolum.

51:4 All the day long thy tongue hath devised injustice: as a sharp razor, thou hast wrought deceit.

51:5 Dilexisti malitiam super benignitatem ; iniquitatem magis quam loqui æquitatem.

51:5 Thou hast loved malice more than goodness: and iniquity rather than to speak righteousness.

51:6 Dilexisti omnia verba præcipitationis ; lingua dolosa.

51:6 Thou hast loved all the words of ruin, O deceitful tongue.

51:7 Propterea Deus destruet te in finem ; evellet te, et emigrabit te de tabernaculo tuo, et radicem tuam de terra viventium.

51:7 Therefore will God destroy thee for ever: he will pluck thee out, and remove thee from thy dwelling place: and thy root out of the land of the living.

51:8 Videbunt justi, et timebunt ; et super eum ridebunt, et dicent :

51:8 The just shall see and fear, and shall laugh at him, and say:

51:9 Ecce homo qui non posuit Deum adjutorem suum ; sed speravit in multitudine divitiarum suarum, et prævaluit in vanitate sua.

51:9 Behold the man that made not God his helper: But trusted in the abundance of his riches: and prevailed in his vanity.

51:10 Ego autem, sicut oliva fructifera in domo Dei ; speravi in misericordia Dei, in æternum et in sæculum sæculi.

51:10 But I, as a fruitful olive tree in the house of God, have hoped in the mercy of God for ever, yea for ever and ever.

51:11 Confitebor tibi in sæculum, quia fecisti ; et exspectabo nomen tuum, quoniam bonum est in conspectu sanctorum tuorum.

51:11 I will praise thee for ever, because thou hast done it: and I will wait on thy name, for it is good in the sight of thy saints.

Chapter 52

52:1 In finem, pro Maëleth intelligentiæ David. Dixit insipiens in corde suo : Non est Deus.

52:1 Unto the end, for Maeleth, understandings to David. The fool said in his heart: There is no God.

52:2 Corrupti sunt, et abominabiles facti sunt in iniquitatibus ; non est qui faciat bonum.

52:2 They are corrupted, and become abominable in iniquities: there is none that doth good.

52:3 Deus de cælo prospexit super filios hominum, ut videat si est intelligens, aut requirens Deum.

52:3 God looked down from heaven on the children of men: to see if there were any that did understand, or did seek God.

52:4 Omnes declinaverunt ; simul inutiles facti sunt : non est qui faciat bonum, non est usque ad unum.

52:4 All have gone aside, they are become unprofitable together, there is none that doth good, no not one.

52:5 Nonne scient omnes qui operantur iniquitatem, qui devorant plebem meam ut cibum panis ?

52:5 Shall not all the workers of iniquity know, who eat up my people as they eat bread?

52:6 Deum non invocaverunt ; illic trepidaverunt timore, ubi non erat timor. Quoniam Deus dissipavit ossa eorum qui hominibus placent : confusi sunt, quoniam Deus sprevit eos.

52:6 They have not called upon God: there have they trembled for fear, where there was no fear. For God hath scattered the bones of them that please men: they have been confounded, because God hath despised them.

52:7 Quis dabit ex Sion salutare Israël ? cum converterit Deus captivitatem plebis suæ, exsultabit Jacob, et lætabitur Israël.

52:7 Who will give out of Sion the salvation of Israel? when God shall bring back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad.

Chapter 53

53:1 In finem, in carminibus. Intellectus David,

53:1 Unto the end, in verses, understanding for David.

53:2 cum venissent Ziphæi, et dixissent ad Saul : Nonne David absconditus est apud nos ?

53:2 When the men of Ziph had come and said to Saul: Is not David hidden with us?

53:3 Deus, in nomine tuo salvum me fac, et in virtute tua judica me.

53:3 Save me, O God, by thy name, and judge me in thy strength.

53:4 Deus, exaudi orationem meam ; auribus percipe verba oris mei.

53:4 O God, hear my prayer: give ear to the words of my mouth.

53:5 Quoniam alieni insurrexerunt adversum me, et fortes quæsierunt animam meam, et non proposuerunt Deum ante conspectum suum.

53:5 For strangers have risen up against me; and the mighty have sought after my soul: and they have not set God before their eyes.

53:6 Ecce enim Deus adjuvat me, et Dominus susceptor est animæ meæ.

53:6 For behold God is my helper: and the Lord is the protector of my soul.

53:7 Averte mala inimicis meis ; et in veritate tua disperde illos.

53:7 Turn back the evils upon my enemies; and cut them off in thy truth.

53:8 Voluntarie sacrificabo tibi, et confitebor nomini tuo, Domine, quoniam bonum est.

53:8 I will freely sacrifice to thee, and will give praise, O God, to thy name: because it is good:

53:9 Quoniam ex omni tribulatione eripuisti me, et super inimicos meos despexit oculus meus.

53:9 For thou hast delivered me out of all trouble: and my eye hath looked down upon my enemies.

Chapter 54

54:1 In finem, in carminibus. Intellectus David.

54:1 Unto the end, in verses, understanding for David.

54:2 Exaudi, Deus, orationem meam, et ne despexeris deprecationem meam :

54:2 Hear, O God, my prayer, and despise not my supplication:

54:3 intende mihi, et exaudi me. Contristatus sum in exercitatione mea, et conturbatus sum

54:3 Be attentive to me and hear me. I am grieved in my exercise; and am troubled,

54:4 a voce inimici, et a tribulatione peccatoris. Quoniam declinaverunt in me iniquitates, et in ira molesti erant mihi.

54:4 At the voice of the enemy, and at the tribulation of the sinner. For they have cast iniquities upon me: and in wrath they were troublesome to me.

54:5 Cor meum conturbatum est in me, et formido mortis cecidit super me.

54:5 My heart is troubled within me: and the fear of death is fallen upon me.

54:6 Timor et tremor venerunt super me, et contexerunt me tenebræ.

54:6 Fear and trembling are come upon me: and darkness hath covered me.

54:7 Et dixi : Quis dabit mihi pennas sicut columbæ, et volabo, et requiescam ?

54:7 And I said: Who will give me wings like a dove, and I will fly and be at rest?

54:8 Ecce elongavi fugiens, et mansi in solitudine.

54:8 Lo, I have gone far off flying away; and I abode in the wilderness.

54:9 Exspectabam eum qui salvum me fecit a pusillanimitate spiritus, et tempestate.

54:9 I waited for him that hath saved me from pusillanimity of spirit, and a storm.

54:10 Præcipita, Domine ; divide linguas eorum : quoniam vidi iniquitatem et contradictionem in civitate.

54:10 Cast down, O Lord, and divide their tongues; for I have seen iniquity and contradiction in the city.

54:11 Die ac nocte circumdabit eam super muros ejus iniquitas ; et labor in medio ejus,

54:11 Day and night shall iniquity surround it upon its walls: and in the midst thereof are labour,

54:12 et injustitia : et non defecit de plateis ejus usura et dolus.

54:12 And injustice. And usury and deceit have not departed from its streets.

54:13 Quoniam si inimicus meus maledixisset mihi, sustinuissem utique. Et si is qui oderat me super me magna locutus fuisset, abscondissem me forsitan ab eo.

54:13 For if my enemy had reviled me, I would verily have borne with it. And if he that hated me had spoken great things against me, I would perhaps have hidden my self from him.

54:14 Tu vero homo unanimis, dux meus, et notus meus :

54:14 But thou a man of one mind, my guide, and my familiar,

54:15 qui simul mecum dulces capiebas cibos ; in domo Dei ambulavimus cum consensu.

54:15 Who didst take sweetmeats together with me: in the house of God we walked with consent.

54:16 Veniat mors super illos, et descendant in infernum viventes : quoniam nequitiæ in habitaculis eorum, in medio eorum.

54:16 Let death come upon them, and let them go down alive into hell. For there is wickedness in their dwellings: in the midst of them.

54:17 Ego autem ad Deum clamavi, et Dominus salvabit me.

54:17 But I have cried to God: and the Lord will save me.

54:18 Vespere, et mane, et meridie, narrabo, et annuntiabo ; et exaudiet vocem meam.

54:18 Evening and morning, and at noon I will speak and declare: and he shall hear my voice.

54:19 Redimet in pace animam meam ab his qui appropinquant mihi : quoniam inter multos erant mecum.

54:19 He shall redeem my soul in peace from them that draw near to me: for among many they were with me.

54:20 Exaudiet Deus, et humiliabit illos, qui est ante sæcula. Non enim est illis commutatio, et non timuerunt Deum.

54:20 God shall hear, and the Eternal shall humble them. For there is no change with them, and they have not feared God:

54:21 Extendit manum suam in retribuendo ; contaminaverunt testamentum ejus :

54:21 He hath stretched forth his hand to repay. They have defiled his covenant,

54:22 divisi sunt ab ira vultus ejus, et appropinquavit cor illius. Molliti sunt sermones ejus super oleum ; et ipsi sunt jacula.

54:22 They are divided by the wrath of his countenance, and his heart hath drawn near. His words are smoother than oil, and the same are darts.

54:23 Jacta super Dominum curam tuam, et ipse te enutriet ; non dabit in æternum fluctuationem justo.

54:23 Cast thy care upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee: he shall not suffer the just to waver for ever.

54:24 Tu vero, Deus, deduces eos in puteum interitus. Viri sanguinum et dolosi non dimidiabunt dies suos ; ego autem sperabo in te, Domine.

54:24 But thou, O God, shalt bring them down into the pit of destruction. Bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; but I will trust in thee, O Lord.

Chapter 55

55:1 In finem, pro populo qui a sanctis longe factus est. David in tituli inscriptionem, cum tenuerunt eum Allophyli in Geth.

55:1 Unto the end, for a people that is removed at a distance from the sanctuary: for David, for an inscription of a title (or pillar) when the Philistines held him in Geth.

55:2 Miserere mei, Deus, quoniam conculcavit me homo ; tota die impugnans, tribulavit me.

55:2 Have mercy on me, O God, for man hath trodden me under foot; all the day long he hath afflicted me fighting against me.

55:3 Conculcaverunt me inimici mei tota die, quoniam multi bellantes adversum me.

55:3 My enemies have trodden on me all the day long; for they are many that make war against me.

55:4 Ab altitudine diei timebo : ego vero in te sperabo.

55:4 From the height of the day I shall fear: but I will trust in thee.

55:5 In Deo laudabo sermones meos ; in Deo speravi : non timebo quid faciat mihi caro.

55:5 In God I will praise my words, in God I have put my trust: I will not fear what flesh can do against me.

55:6 Tota die verba mea execrabantur ; adversum me omnes cogitationes eorum in malum.

55:6 All the day long they detested my words: all their thoughts were against me unto evil.

55:7 Inhabitabunt, et abscondent ; ipsi calcaneum meum observabunt. Sicut sustinuerunt animam meam,

55:7 They will dwell and hide themselves: they will watch my heel. As they have waited for my soul,

55:8 pro nihilo salvos facies illos ; in ira populos confringes.

55:8 For nothing shalt thou save them: in thy anger thou shalt break the people in pieces. O God,

55:9 Deus, vitam meam annuntiavi tibi ; posuisti lacrimas meas in conspectu tuo, sicut et in promissione tua :

55:9 I have declared to thee my life: thou hast set me tears in thy sight, As also in thy promise.

55:10 tunc convertentur inimici mei retrorsum. In quacumque die invocavero te, ecce cognovi quoniam Deus meus es.

55:10 Then shall my enemies be turned back. In what day soever I shall call upon thee, behold I know thou art my God.

55:11 In Deo laudabo verbum ; in Domino laudabo sermonem. In Deo speravi : non timebo quid faciat mihi homo.

55:11 In God will I praise the word, in the Lord will I praise his speech. In God have I hoped, I will not fear what man can do to me.

55:12 In me sunt, Deus, vota tua, quæ reddam, laudationes tibi :

55:12 In me, O God, are vows to thee, which I will pay, praises to thee:

55:13 quoniam eripuisti animam meam de morte, et pedes meos de lapsu, ut placeam coram Deo in lumine viventium.

55:13 Because thou hast delivered my soul from death, my feet from falling: that I may please in the sight of God, in the light of the living.

Chapter 56

56:1 In finem, ne disperdas. David in tituli inscriptionem, cum fugeret a facie Saul in speluncam.

56:1 Unto the end, destroy not, for David, for an inscription of a title, when he fled from Saul into the cave.

56:2 Miserere mei, Deus, miserere mei, quoniam in te confidit anima mea. Et in umbra alarum tuarum sperabo, donec transeat iniquitas.

56:2 Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me: for my soul trusteth in thee. And in the shadow of thy wings will I hope, until iniquity pass away.

56:3 Clamabo ad Deum altissimum, Deum qui benefecit mihi.

56:3 I will cry to God the most high; to God who hath done good to me.

56:4 Misit de cælo, et liberavit me ; dedit in opprobrium conculcantes me. Misit Deus misericordiam suam et veritatem suam,

56:4 He hath sent from heaven and delivered me: he hath made them a reproach that trod upon me. God hath sent his mercy and his truth,

56:5 et eripuit animam meam de medio catulorum leonum. Dormivi conturbatus. Filii hominum dentes eorum arma et sagittæ, et lingua eorum gladius acutus.

56:5 And he hath delivered my soul from the midst of the young lions. I slept troubled. The sons of men, whose teeth are weapons and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.

56:6 Exaltare super cælos, Deus, et in omnem terram gloria tua.

56:6 Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens, and thy glory above all the earth.

56:7 Laqueum paraverunt pedibus meis, et incurvaverunt animam meam. Foderunt ante faciem meam foveam, et inciderunt in eam.

56:7 They prepared a snare for my feet; and they bowed down my soul. They dug a pit before my face, and they are fallen into it.

56:8 Paratum cor meum, Deus, paratum cor meum ; cantabo, et psalmum dicam.

56:8 My heart is ready, O God, my heart is ready: I will sing, and rehearse a psalm.

56:9 Exsurge, gloria mea ; exsurge, psalterium et cithara : exsurgam diluculo.

56:9 Arise, O my glory, arise psaltery and harp: I will arise early.

56:10 Confitebor tibi in populis, Domine, et psalmum dicam tibi in gentibus :

56:10 I will give praise to thee, O Lord, among the people: I will sing a psalm to thee among the nations.

56:11 quoniam magnificata est usque ad cælos misericordia tua, et usque ad nubes veritas tua.

56:11 For thy mercy is magnified even to the heavens: and thy truth unto the clouds.

56:12 Exaltare super cælos, Deus, et super omnem terram gloria tua.

56:12 Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: and thy glory above all the earth.

Chapter 57

57:1 In finem, ne disperdas. David in tituli inscriptionem.

57:1 Unto the end, destroy not, for David, for an inscription of a title.

57:2 Si vere utique justitiam loquimini, recta judicate, filii hominum.

57:2 If in very deed ye speak justice: judge right things, ye sons of men.

57:3 Etenim in corde iniquitates operamini ; in terra injustitias manus vestræ concinnant.

57:3 For in your heart you work iniquity: your hands forge injustice in the earth.

57:4 Alienati sunt peccatores a vulva ; erraverunt ab utero : locuti sunt falsa.

57:4 The wicked are alienated from the womb; they have gone astray from the womb: they have spoken false things.

57:5 Furor illis secundum similitudinem serpentis, sicut aspidis surdæ et obturantis aures suas,

57:5 Their madness is according to the likeness of a serpent: like the deaf asp that stoppeth her ears:

57:6 quæ non exaudiet vocem incantantium, et venefici incantantis sapienter.

57:6 Which will not hear the voice of the charmers; nor of the wizard that charmeth wisely.

57:7 Deus conteret dentes eorum in ore ipsorum ; molas leonum confringet Dominus.

57:7 God shall break in pieces their teeth in their mouth: the Lord shall break the grinders of the lions.

57:8 Ad nihilum devenient tamquam aqua decurrens ; intendit arcum suum donec infirmentur.

57:8 They shall come to nothing, like water running down; he hath bent his bow till they be weakened.

57:9 Sicut cera quæ fluit auferentur ; supercecidit ignis, et non viderunt solem.

57:9 Like wax that melteth they shall be taken away: fire hath fallen on them, and they shall not see the sun.

57:10 Priusquam intelligerent spinæ vestræ rhamnum, sicut viventes sic in ira absorbet eos.

57:10 Before your thorns could know the brier; he swalloweth them up, as alive, in his wrath.

57:11 Lætabitur justus cum viderit vindictam ; manus suas lavabit in sanguine peccatoris.

57:11 The just shall rejoice when he shall see the revenge: he shall wash his hands in the blood of the sinner.

57:12 Et dicet homo : Si utique est fructus justo, utique est Deus judicans eos in terra.

57:12 And man shall say: If indeed there be fruit to the just: there is indeed a God that judgeth them on the earth.

Chapter 58

58:1 In finem, ne disperdas. David in tituli inscriptionem, quando misit Saul et custodivit domum ejus ut eum interficeret.

58:1 Unto the end, destroy not, for David for an inscription of a title, when Saul sent and watched his house to kill him.

58:2 Eripe me de inimicis meis, Deus meus, et ab insurgentibus in me libera me.

58:2 Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; and defend me from them that rise up against me.

58:3 Eripe me de operantibus iniquitatem, et de viris sanguinum salva me.

58:3 Deliver me from them that work iniquity, and save me from bloody men.

58:4 Quia ecce ceperunt animam meam ; irruerunt in me fortes.

58:4 For behold they have caught my soul: the mighty have rushed in upon me:

58:5 Neque iniquitas mea, neque peccatum meum, Domine ; sine iniquitate cucurri, et direxi.

58:5 Neither is it my iniquity, nor my sin, O Lord: without iniquity have I run, and directed my steps.

58:6 Exsurge in occursum meum, et vide : et tu, Domine Deus virtutum, Deus Israël, intende ad visitandas omnes gentes : non miserearis omnibus qui operantur iniquitatem.

58:6 Rise up thou to meet me, and behold: even thou, O Lord, the God of hosts, the God of Israel. Attend to visit all the nations: have no mercy on all them that work iniquity.

58:7 Convertentur ad vesperam, et famem patientur ut canes : et circuibunt civitatem.

58:7 They shall return at evening, and shall suffer hunger like dogs: and shall go round about the city.

58:8 Ecce loquentur in ore suo, et gladius in labiis eorum : quoniam quis audivit ?

58:8 Behold they shall speak with their mouth, and a sword is in their lips: for who, say they, hath heard us?

58:9 Et tu, Domine, deridebis eos ; ad nihilum deduces omnes gentes.

58:9 But thou, O Lord, shalt laugh at them: thou shalt bring all the nations to nothing.

58:10 Fortitudinem meam ad te custodiam, quia, Deus, susceptor meus es :

58:10 I will keep my strength to thee: for thou art my protector:

58:11 Deus meus misericordia ejus præveniet me.

58:11 My God, his mercy shall prevent me.

58:12 Deus ostendet mihi super inimicos meos : ne occidas eos, nequando obliviscantur populi mei. Disperge illos in virtute tua, et depone eos, protector meus, Domine :

58:12 God shall let me see over my enemies: slay them not, lest at any time my people forget. Scatter them by thy power; and bring them down, O Lord, my protector:

58:13 delictum oris eorum, sermonem labiorum ipsorum ; et comprehendantur in superbia sua. Et de execratione et mendacio annuntiabuntur

58:13 For the sin of their mouth, and the word of their lips: and let them be taken in their pride. And for their cursing and lying they shall be talked of,

58:14 in consummatione : in ira consummationis, et non erunt. Et scient quia Deus dominabitur Jacob, et finium terræ.

58:14 When they are consumed: when they are consumed by thy wrath, and they shall be no more. And they shall know that God will rule Jacob, and all the ends of the earth.

58:15 Convertentur ad vesperam, et famem patientur ut canes : et circuibunt civitatem.

58:15 They shall return at evening and shall suffer hunger like dogs: and shall go round about the city.

58:16 Ipsi dispergentur ad manducandum ; si vero non fuerint saturati, et murmurabunt.

58:16 They shall be scattered abroad to eat, and shall murmur if they be not filled.

58:17 Ego autem cantabo fortitudinem tuam, et exsultabo mane misericordiam tuam : quia factus es susceptor meus, et refugium meum in die tribulationis meæ.

58:17 But I will sing thy strength: and will extol thy mercy in the morning. For thou art become my support, and my refuge, in the day of my trouble.

58:18 Adjutor meus, tibi psallam, quia Deus susceptor meus es ; Deus meus, misericordia mea.

58:18 Unto thee, O my helper, will I sing, for thou art God my defence: my God my mercy.

Chapter 59

59:1 In finem, pro his qui immutabuntur, in tituli inscriptionem ipsi David, in doctrinam,

59:1 Unto the end, for them that shall be changed, for the inscription of a title, to David himself, for doctrine,

59:2 cum succendit Mesopotamiam Syriæ et Sobal, et convertit Joab, et percussit Idumæam in valle Salinarum duodecim millia.

59:2 When he set fire to Mesopotamia of Syria and Sobal: and Joab returned and slew of Edom, in the vale of the saltpits, twelve thousand men.

59:3 Deus, repulisti nos, et destruxisti nos ; iratus es, et misertus es nobis.

59:3 O God, thou hast cast us off, and hast destroyed us; thou hast been angry, and hast had mercy on us.

59:4 Commovisti terram, et conturbasti eam ; sana contritiones ejus, quia commota est.

59:4 Thou hast moved the earth, and hast troubled it: heal thou the breaches thereof, for it has been moved.

59:5 Ostendisti populo tuo dura ; potasti nos vino compunctionis.

59:5 Thou hast shewn thy people hard things; thou hast made us drink the wine of sorrow.

59:6 Dedisti metuentibus te significationem, ut fugiant a facie arcus ; ut liberentur dilecti tui.

59:6 Thou hast given a warning to them that fear thee: that they may flee from before the bow: That thy beloved may be delivered.

59:7 Salvum fac dextera tua, et exaudi me.

59:7 Save me with thy right hand, and hear me.

59:8 Deus locutus est in sancto suo : lætabor, et partibor Sichimam ; et convallem tabernaculorum metibor.

59:8 God hath spoken in his holy place: I will rejoice, and I will divide Sichem; and will mete out the vale of tabernacles.

59:9 Meus est Galaad, et meus est Manasses ; et Ephraim fortitudo capitis mei. Juda rex meus ;

59:9 Galaad is mine, and Manasses is mine: and Ephraim is the strength of my head. Juda is my king:

59:10 Moab olla spei meæ. In Idumæam extendam calceamentum meum : mihi alienigenæ subditi sunt.

59:10 Moab is the pot of my hope. Into Edom will I stretch out my shoe: to me the foreigners are made subject.

59:11 Quis deducet me in civitatem munitam ? quis deducet me usque in Idumæam ?

59:11 Who will bring me into the strong city? who will lead me into Edom?

59:12 nonne tu, Deus, qui repulisti nos ? et non egredieris, Deus, in virtutibus nostris ?

59:12 Wilt not thou, O God, who hast cast us off? and wilt not thou, O God, go out with our armies?

59:13 Da nobis auxilium de tribulatione, quia vana salus hominis.

59:13 Give us help from trouble: for vain is the salvation of man.

59:14 In Deo faciemus virtutem ; et ipse ad nihilum deducet tribulantes nos.

59:14 Through God we shall do mightily: and he shall bring to nothing them that afflict us.

Chapter 60

60:1 In finem. In hymnis David.

60:1 Unto the end, in hymns, for David.

60:2 Exaudi, Deus, deprecationem meam ; intende orationi meæ.

60:2 Hear, O God, my supplication: be attentive to my prayer.

60:3 A finibus terræ ad te clamavi, dum anxiaretur cor meum ; in petra exaltasti me. Deduxisti me,

60:3 To thee have I cried from the ends of the earth: when my heart was in anguish, thou hast exalted me on a rock. Thou hast conducted me;

60:4 quia factus es spes mea : turris fortitudinis a facie inimici.

60:4 For thou hast been my hope; a tower of strength against the face of the enemy.

60:5 Inhabitabo in tabernaculo tuo in sæcula ; protegar in velamento alarum tuarum.

60:5 In thy tabernacle I shall dwell for ever: I shall be protected under the covert of thy wings.

60:6 Quoniam tu, Deus meus, exaudisti orationem meam ; dedisti hæreditatem timentibus nomen tuum.

60:6 For thou, my God, hast heard my prayer: thou hast given an inheritance to them that fear thy name.

60:7 Dies super dies regis adjicies ; annos ejus usque in diem generationis et generationis.

60:7 Thou wilt add days to the days of the king: his years even to generation and generation.

60:8 Permanet in æternum in conspectu Dei : misericordiam et veritatem ejus quis requiret ?

60:8 He abideth for ever in the sight of God: his mercy and truth who shall search?

60:9 Sic psalmum dicam nomini tuo in sæculum sæculi, ut reddam vota mea de die in diem.

60:9 So will I sing a psalm to thy name for ever and ever: that I may pay my vows from day to day.

Chapter 61

61:1 In finem, pro Idithun. Psalmus David.

61:1 Unto the end, for Idithun, a psalm of David.

61:2 Nonne Deo subjecta erit anima mea ? ab ipso enim salutare meum.

61:2 Shall not my soul be subject to God? for from him is my salvation.

61:3 Nam et ipse Deus meus et salutaris meus ; susceptor meus, non movebor amplius.

61:3 For he is my God and my saviour: he is my protector, I shall be moved no more.

61:4 Quousque irruitis in hominem ? interficitis universi vos, tamquam parieti inclinato et maceriæ depulsæ.

61:4 How long do you rush in upon a man? you all kill, as if you were thrusting down a leaning wall, and a tottering fence.

61:5 Verumtamen pretium meum cogitaverunt repellere ; cucurri in siti : ore suo benedicebant, et corde suo maledicebant.

61:5 But they have thought to cast away my price; I ran in thirst: they blessed with their mouth, but cursed with their heart.

61:6 Verumtamen Deo subjecta esto, anima mea, quoniam ab ipso patientia mea :

61:6 But be thou, O my soul, subject to God: for from him is my patience.

61:7 quia ipse Deus meus et salvator meus, adjutor meus, non emigrabo.

61:7 For he is my God and my saviour: he is my helper, I shall not be moved.

61:8 In Deo salutare meum et gloria mea ; Deus auxilii mei, et spes mea in Deo est.

61:8 In God is my salvation and my glory: he is the God of my help, and my hope is in God.

61:9 Sperate in eo, omnis congregatio populi ; effundite coram illo corda vestra : Deus adjutor noster in æternum.

61:9 Trust in him, all ye congregation of people: pour out your hearts before him. God is our helper for ever.

61:10 Verumtamen vani filii hominum, mendaces filii hominum in stateris, ut decipiant ipsi de vanitate in idipsum.

61:10 But vain are the sons of men, the sons of men are liars in the balances: that by vanity they may together deceive.

61:11 Nolite sperare in iniquitate, et rapinas nolite concupiscere ; divitiæ si affluant, nolite cor apponere.

61:11 Trust not in iniquity, and covet not robberies: if riches abound, set not your heart upon them.

61:12 Semel locutus est Deus ; duo hæc audivi : quia potestas Dei est,

61:12 God hath spoken once, these two things have I heard, that power belongeth to God,

61:13 et tibi, Domine, misericordia : quia tu reddes unicuique juxta opera sua.

61:13 And mercy to thee, O Lord; for thou wilt render to every man according to his works.

Chapter 62

62:1 Psalmus David, cum esset in deserto Idumææ.

62:1 A psalm of David while he was in the desert of Edom.

62:2 Deus, Deus meus, ad te de luce vigilo. Sitivit in te anima mea ; quam multipliciter tibi caro mea !

62:2 O God, my God, to thee do I watch at break of day. For thee my soul hath thirsted; for thee my flesh, O how many ways!

62:3 In terra deserta, et invia, et inaquosa, sic in sancto apparui tibi, ut viderem virtutem tuam et gloriam tuam.

62:3 In a desert land, and where there is no way, and no water: so in the sanctuary have I come before thee, to see thy power and thy glory.

62:4 Quoniam melior est misericordia tua super vitas, labia mea laudabunt te.

62:4 For thy mercy is better than lives: thee my lips will praise.

62:5 Sic benedicam te in vita mea, et in nomine tuo levabo manus meas.

62:5 Thus will I bless thee all my life long: and in thy name I will lift up my hands.

62:6 Sicut adipe et pinguedine repleatur anima mea, et labiis exsultationis laudabit os meum.

62:6 Let my soul be filled as with marrow and fatness: and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips.

62:7 Si memor fui tui super stratum meum, in matutinis meditabor in te.

62:7 If I have remembered thee upon my bed, I will meditate on thee in the morning:

62:8 Quia fuisti adjutor meus, et in velamento alarum tuarum exsultabo.

62:8 Because thou hast been my helper. And I will rejoice under the cover of thy wings:

62:9 Adhæsit anima mea post te ; me suscepit dextera tua.

62:9 My soul hath stuck close to thee: thy right hand hath received me.

62:10 Ipsi vero in vanum quæsierunt animam meam : introibunt in inferiora terræ ;

62:10 But they have sought my soul in vain, they shall go into the lower parts of the earth:

62:11 tradentur in manus gladii : partes vulpium erunt.

62:11 They shall be delivered into the hands of the sword, they shall be the portions of foxes.

62:12 Rex vero lætabitur in Deo ; laudabuntur omnes qui jurant in eo : quia obstructum est os loquentium iniqua.

62:12 But the king shall rejoice in God, all they shall be praised that swear by him: because the mouth is stopped of them that speak wicked things.

Chapter 63

63:1 In finem. Psalmus David.

63:1 Unto the end, a psalm for David.

63:2 Exaudi, Deus, orationem meam cum deprecor ; a timore inimici eripe animam meam.

63:2 Hear O God, my prayer, when I make supplication to thee: deliver my soul from the fear of the enemy.

63:3 Protexisti me a conventu malignantium, a multitudine operantium iniquitatem.

63:3 Thou hast protected me from the assembly of the malignant; from the multitude of the workers of iniquity.

63:4 Quia exacuerunt ut gladium linguas suas ; intenderunt arcum rem amaram,

63:4 For they have whetted their tongues like a sword; they have bent their bow a bitter thing,

63:5 ut sagittent in occultis immaculatum.

63:5 To shoot in secret the undefiled.

63:6 Subito sagittabunt eum, et non timebunt ; firmaverunt sibi sermonem nequam. Narraverunt ut absconderent laqueos ; dixerunt : Quis videbit eos ?

63:6 They will shoot at him on a sudden, and will not fear: they are resolute in wickedness. They have talked of hiding snares; they have said: Who shall see them?

63:7 Scrutati sunt iniquitates ; defecerunt scrutantes scrutinio. Accedet homo ad cor altum,

63:7 They have searched after iniquities: they have failed in their search. Man shall come to a deep heart:

63:8 et exaltabitur Deus. Sagittæ parvulorum factæ sunt plagæ eorum,

63:8 And God shall be exalted. The arrows of children are their wounds:

63:9 et infirmatæ sunt contra eos linguæ eorum. Conturbati sunt omnes qui videbant eos,

63:9 And their tongues against them are made weak. All that saw them were troubled;

63:10 et timuit omnis homo. Et annuntiaverunt opera Dei, et facta ejus intellexerunt.

63:10 And every man was afraid. And they declared the works of God, and understood his doings.

63:11 Lætabitur justus in Domino, et sperabit in eo, et laudabuntur omnes recti corde.

63:11 The just shall rejoice in the Lord, and shall hope in him: and all the upright in heart shall be praised.

Chapter 64

64:1 In finem. Psalmus David, canticum Jeremiæ et Ezechielis populo transmigrationis, cum inciperent exire.

64:1 To the end, a psalm of David. The canticle of Jeremias and Ezechiel to the people of the captivity, when they began to go out.

64:2 Te decet hymnus, Deus, in Sion, et tibi reddetur votum in Jerusalem.

64:2 A hymn, O God, becometh thee in Sion: and a vow shall be paid to thee in Jerusalem.

64:3 Exaudi orationem meam ; ad te omnis caro veniet.

64:3 O hear my prayer: all flesh shall come to thee.

64:4 Verba iniquorum prævaluerunt super nos, et impietatibus nostris tu propitiaberis.

64:4 The words of the wicked have prevailed over us: and thou wilt pardon our transgressions.

64:5 Beatus quem elegisti et assumpsisti : inhabitabit in atriis tuis. Replebimur in bonis domus tuæ ; sanctum est templum tuum,

64:5 Blessed is he whom thou hast chosen and taken to thee: he shall dwell in thy courts. We shall be filled with the good things of thy house; holy is thy temple,

64:6 mirabile in æquitate. Exaudi nos, Deus, salutaris noster, spes omnium finium terræ, et in mari longe.

64:6 Wonderful in justice. Hear us, O God our saviour, who art the hope of all the ends of the earth, and in the sea afar off.

64:7 Præparans montes in virtute tua, accinctus potentia ;

64:7 Thou who preparest the mountains by thy strength, being girded with power:

64:8 qui conturbas profundum maris, sonum fluctuum ejus. Turbabuntur gentes,

64:8 Who troublest the depth of the sea, the noise of its waves. The Gentiles shall be troubled,

64:9 et timebunt qui habitant terminos a signis tuis ; exitus matutini et vespere delectabis.

64:9 And they that dwell in the uttermost borders shall be afraid at thy signs: thou shalt make the outgoings of the morning and of the evening to be joyful.

64:10 Visitasti terram, et inebriasti eam ; multiplicasti locupletare eam. Flumen Dei repletum est aquis ; parasti cibum illorum : quoniam ita est præparatio ejus.

64:10 Thou hast visited the earth, and hast plentifully watered it; thou hast many ways enriched it. The river of God is filled with water, thou hast prepared their food: for so is its preparation.

64:11 Rivos ejus inebria ; multiplica genimina ejus : in stillicidiis ejus lætabitur germinans.

64:11 Fill up plentifully the streams thereof, multiply its fruits; it shall spring up and rejoice in its showers.

64:12 Benedices coronæ anni benignitatis tuæ, et campi tui replebuntur ubertate.

64:12 Thou shalt bless the crown of the year of thy goodness: and thy fields shall be filled with plenty.

64:13 Pinguescent speciosa deserti, et exsultatione colles accingentur.

64:13 The beautiful places of the wilderness shall grow fat: and the hills shall be girded about with joy,

64:14 Induti sunt arietes ovium, et valles abundabunt frumento ; clamabunt, etenim hymnum dicent.

64:14 The rams of the flock are clothed, and the vales shall abound with corn: they shall shout, yea they shall sing a hymn.

Chapter 65

65:1 In finem. Canticum psalmi resurrectionis. Jubilate Deo, omnis terra ;

65:1 Unto the end, a canticle of a psalm of the resurrection. Shout with joy to God, all the earth,

65:2 psalmum dicite nomini ejus ; date gloriam laudi ejus.

65:2 Sing ye a psalm to his name; give glory to his praise.

65:3 Dicite Deo : Quam terribilia sunt opera tua, Domine ! in multitudine virtutis tuæ mentientur tibi inimici tui.

65:3 Say unto God, How terrible are thy works, O Lord! in the multitude of thy strength thy enemies shall lie to thee.

65:4 Omnis terra adoret te, et psallat tibi ; psalmum dicat nomini tuo.

65:4 Let all the earth adore thee, and sing to thee: let it sing a psalm to thy name.

65:5 Venite, et videte opera Dei : terribilis in consiliis super filios hominum.

65:5 Come and see the works of God; who is terrible in his counsels over the sons of men.

65:6 Qui convertit mare in aridam ; in flumine pertransibunt pede : ibi lætabimur in ipso.

65:6 Who turneth the sea into dry land, in the river they shall pass on foot: there shall we rejoice in him.

65:7 Qui dominatur in virtute sua in æternum ; oculi ejus super gentes respiciunt : qui exasperant non exaltentur in semetipsis.

65:7 Who by his power ruleth for ever: his eyes behold the nations; let not them that provoke him be exalted in themselves.

65:8 Benedicite, gentes, Deum nostrum, et auditam facite vocem laudis ejus :

65:8 O bless our God, ye Gentiles: and make the voice of his praise to be heard.

65:9 qui posuit animam meam ad vitam, et non dedit in commotionem pedes meos.

65:9 Who hath set my soul to live: and hath not suffered my feet to be moved:

65:10 Quoniam probasti nos, Deus ; igne nos examinasti, sicut examinatur argentum.

65:10 For thou, O God, hast proved us: thou hast tried us by fire, as silver is tried.

65:11 Induxisti nos in laqueum ; posuisti tribulationes in dorso nostro ;

65:11 Thou hast brought us into a net, thou hast laid afflictions on our back:

65:12 imposuisti homines super capita nostra. Transivimus per ignem et aquam, et eduxisti nos in refrigerium.

65:12 Thou hast set men over our heads. We have passed through fire and water, and thou hast brought us out into a refreshment.

65:13 Introibo in domum tuam in holocaustis ; reddam tibi vota mea

65:13 I will go into thy house with burnt offerings: I will pay thee my vows,

65:14 quæ distinxerunt labia mea : et locutum est os meum in tribulatione mea.

65:14 Which my lips have uttered, And my mouth hath spoken, when I was in trouble.

65:15 Holocausta medullata offeram tibi, cum incenso arietum ; offeram tibi boves cum hircis.

65:15 I will offer up to thee holocausts full of marrow, with burnt offerings of rams: I will offer to thee bullocks with goats.

65:16 Venite, audite, et narrabo, omnes qui timetis Deum, quanta fecit animæ meæ.

65:16 Come and hear, all ye that fear God, and I will tell you what great things he hath done for my soul.

65:17 Ad ipsum ore meo clamavi, et exaltavi sub lingua mea.

65:17 I cried to him with my mouth: and I extolled him with my tongue.

65:18 Iniquitatem si aspexi in corde meo, non exaudiet Dominus.

65:18 If I have looked at iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me.

65:19 Propterea exaudivit Deus, et attendit voci deprecationis meæ.

65:19 Therefore hath God heard me, and hath attended to the voice of my supplication.

65:20 Benedictus Deus, qui non amovit orationem meam, et misericordiam suam a me.

65:20 Blessed be God, who hath not turned away my prayer, nor his mercy from me.

Chapter 66

66:1 In finem, in hymnis. Psalmus cantici David.

66:1 Unto the end, in hymns, a psalm of a canticle for David.

66:2 Deus misereatur nostri, et benedicat nobis ; illuminet vultum suum super nos, et misereatur nostri :

66:2 May God have mercy on us, and bless us: may he cause the light of his countenance to shine upon us, and may he have mercy on us.

66:3 ut cognoscamus in terra viam tuam, in omnibus gentibus salutare tuum.

66:3 That we may know thy way upon earth: thy salvation in all nations.

66:4 Confiteantur tibi populi, Deus : confiteantur tibi populi omnes.

66:4 Let people confess to thee, O God: let all people give praise to thee.

66:5 Lætentur et exsultent gentes, quoniam judicas populos in æquitate, et gentes in terra dirigis.

66:5 Let the nations be glad and rejoice: for thou judgest the people with justice, and directest the nations upon earth.

66:6 Confiteantur tibi populi, Deus : confiteantur tibi populi omnes.

66:6 Let the people, O God, confess to thee: let all the people give praise to thee:

66:7 Terra dedit fructum suum : benedicat nos Deus, Deus noster !

66:7 The earth hath yielded her fruit. May God, our God bless us,

66:8 Benedicat nos Deus, et metuant eum omnes fines terræ.

66:8 May God bless us: and all the ends of the earth fear him.

Chapter 67

67:1 In finem. Psalmus cantici ipsi David.

67:1 Unto the end, a psalm of a canticle for David himself.

67:2 Exsurgat Deus, et dissipentur inimici ejus ; et fugiant qui oderunt eum a facie ejus.

67:2 Let God arise, and let his enemies be scattered: and let them that hate him flee from before his face.

67:3 Sicut deficit fumus, deficiant ; sicut fluit cera a facie ignis, sic pereant peccatores a facie Dei.

67:3 As smoke vanisheth, so let them vanish away: as wax melteth before the fire, so let the wicked perish at the presence of God.

67:4 Et justi epulentur, et exsultent in conspectu Dei, et delectentur in lætitia.

67:4 And let the just feast, and rejoice before God: and be delighted with gladness.

67:5 Cantate Deo ; psalmum dicite nomini ejus : iter facite ei qui ascendit super occasum. Dominus nomen illi ; exsultate in conspectu ejus. Turbabuntur a facie ejus,

67:5 Sing ye to God, sing a psalm to his name, make a way for him who ascendeth upon the west: the Lord is his name. Rejoice ye before him: but the wicked shall be troubled at his presence,

67:6 patris orphanorum, et judicis viduarum ; Deus in loco sancto suo.

67:6 Who is the father of orphans, and the judge of widows. God in his holy place:

67:7 Deus qui inhabitare facit unius moris in domo ; qui educit vinctos in fortitudine, similiter eos qui exasperant, qui habitant in sepulchris.

67:7 God who maketh men of one manner to dwell in a house: Who bringeth out them that were bound in strength; in like manner them that provoke, that dwell in sepulchres.

67:8 Deus, cum egredereris in conspectu populi tui, cum pertransires in deserto,

67:8 O God, when thou didst go forth in the sight of thy people, when thou didst pass through the desert:

67:9 terra mota est, etenim cæli distillaverunt, a facie Dei Sinai, a facie Dei Israël.

67:9 The earth was moved, and the heavens dropped at the presence of the God of Sina, at the presence of the God of Israel.

67:10 Pluviam voluntariam segregabis, Deus, hæreditati tuæ ; et infirmata est, tu vero perfecisti eam.

67:10 Thou shalt set aside for thy inheritance a free rain, O God: and it was weakened, but thou hast made it perfect.

67:11 Animalia tua habitabunt in ea ; parasti in dulcedine tua pauperi, Deus.

67:11 In it shall thy animals dwell; in thy sweetness, O God, thou hast provided for the poor.

67:12 Dominus dabit verbum evangelizantibus, virtute multa.

67:12 The Lord shall give the word to them that preach good tidings with great power.

67:13 Rex virtutum dilecti, dilecti ; et speciei domus dividere spolia.

67:13 The king of powers is of the beloved, of the beloved; and the beauty of the house shall divide spoils.

67:14 Si dormiatis inter medios cleros, pennæ columbæ deargentatæ, et posteriora dorsi ejus in pallore auri.

67:14 If you sleep among the midst of lots, you shall be as the wings of a dove covered with silver, and the hinder parts of her back with the paleness of gold.

67:15 Dum discernit cælestis reges super eam, nive dealbabuntur in Selmon.

67:15 When he that is in heaven appointeth kings over her, they shall be whited with snow in Selmon.

67:16 Mons Dei, mons pinguis : mons coagulatus, mons pinguis.

67:16 The mountain of God is a fat mountain. A curdled mountain, a fat mountain.

67:17 Ut quid suspicamini, montes coagulatos ? mons in quo beneplacitum est Deo habitare in eo ; etenim Dominus habitabit in finem.

67:17 Why suspect, ye curdled mountains? A mountain in which God is well pleased to dwell: for there the Lord shall dwell unto the end.

67:18 Currus Dei decem millibus multiplex, millia lætantium ; Dominus in eis in Sina, in sancto.

67:18 The chariot of God is attended by ten thousands; thousands of them that rejoice: the Lord is among them in Sina, in the holy place.

67:19 Ascendisti in altum, cepisti captivitatem, accepisti dona in hominibus ; etenim non credentes inhabitare Dominum Deum.

67:19 Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive; thou hast received gifts in men. Yea for those also that do not believe, the dwelling of the Lord God.

67:20 Benedictus Dominus die quotidie : prosperum iter faciet nobis Deus salutarium nostrorum.

67:20 Blessed be the Lord day by day: the God of our salvation will make our journey prosperous to us.

67:21 Deus noster, Deus salvos faciendi ; et Domini, Domini exitus mortis.

67:21 Our God is the God of salvation: and of the Lord, of the Lord are the issues from death.

67:22 Verumtamen Deus confringet capita inimicorum suorum, verticem capilli perambulantium in delictis suis.

67:22 But God shall break the heads of his enemies: the hairy crown of them that walk on in their sins.

67:23 Dixit Dominus : Ex Basan convertam, convertam in profundum maris :

67:23 The Lord said: I will turn them from Basan, I will turn them into the depth of the sea:

67:24 ut intingatur pes tuus in sanguine ; lingua canum tuorum ex inimicis, ab ipso.

67:24 That thy foot may be dipped in the blood of thy enemies; the tongue of thy dogs be red with the same.

67:25 Viderunt ingressus tuos, Deus, ingressus Dei mei, regis mei, qui est in sancto.

67:25 They have seen thy goings, O God, the goings of my God: of my king who is in his sanctuary.

67:26 Prævenerunt principes conjuncti psallentibus, in medio juvencularum tympanistriarum.

67:26 Princes went before joined with singers, in the midst of young damsels playing on timbrels.

67:27 In ecclesiis benedicite Deo Domino de fontibus Israël.

67:27 In the churches bless ye God the Lord, from the fountains of Israel.

67:28 Ibi Benjamin adolescentulus, in mentis excessu ; principes Juda, duces eorum ; principes Zabulon, principes Nephthali.

67:28 There is Benjamin a youth, in ecstasy of mind. The princes of Juda are their leaders: the princes of Zabulon, the princes of Nephthali.

67:29 Manda, Deus, virtuti tuæ ; confirma hoc, Deus, quod operatus es in nobis.

67:29 Command thy strength, O God confirm, O God, what thou hast wrought in us.

67:30 A templo tuo in Jerusalem, tibi offerent reges munera.

67:30 From thy temple in Jerusalem, kings shall offer presents to thee.

67:31 Increpa feras arundinis ; congregatio taurorum in vaccis populorum : ut excludant eos qui probati sunt argento. Dissipa gentes quæ bella volunt.

67:31 Rebuke the wild beasts of the reeds, the congregation of bulls with the kine of the people; who seek to exclude them who are tried with silver. Scatter thou the nations that delight in wars:

67:32 Venient legati ex Ægypto ; Æthiopia præveniet manus ejus Deo.

67:32 Ambassadors shall come out of Egypt: Ethiopia shall soon stretch out her hands to God.

67:33 Regna terræ, cantate Deo ; psallite Domino ; psallite Deo.

67:33 Sing to God, ye kingdoms of the earth: sing ye to the Lord: Sing ye to God,

67:34 Qui ascendit super cælum cæli, ad orientem : ecce dabit voci suæ vocem virtutis.

67:34 Who mounteth above the heaven of heavens, to the east. Behold he will give to his voice the voice of power:

67:35 Date gloriam Deo super Israël ; magnificentia ejus et virtus ejus in nubibus.

67:35 Give ye glory to God for Israel, his magnificence, and his power is in the clouds.

67:36 Mirabilis Deus in sanctis suis ; Deus Israël ipse dabit virtutem et fortitudinem plebi suæ. Benedictus Deus !

67:36 God is wonderful in his saints: the God of Israel is he who will give power and strength to his people. Blessed be God.

Chapter 68

68:1 In finem, pro iis qui commutabuntur. David.

68:1 Unto the end, for them that shall be changed; for David.

68:2 Salvum me fac, Deus, quoniam intraverunt aquæ usque ad animam meam.

68:2 Save me, O God: for the waters are come in even unto my soul.

68:3 Infixus sum in limo profundi et non est substantia. Veni in altitudinem maris, et tempestas demersit me.

68:3 I stick fast in the mire of the deep and there is no sure standing. I am come into the depth of the sea, and a tempest hath overwhelmed me.

68:4 Laboravi clamans, raucæ factæ sunt fauces meæ ; defecerunt oculi mei, dum spero in Deum meum.

68:4 I have laboured with crying; my jaws are become hoarse, my eyes have failed, whilst I hope in my God.

68:5 Multiplicati sunt super capillos capitis mei qui oderunt me gratis. Confortati sunt qui persecuti sunt me inimici mei injuste ; quæ non rapui, tunc exsolvebam.

68:5 They are multiplied above the hairs of my head, who hate me without cause. My enemies are grown strong who have wrongfully persecuted me: then did I pay that which I took not away.

68:6 Deus, tu scis insipientiam meam ; et delicta mea a te non sunt abscondita.

68:6 O God, thou knowest my foolishness; and my offences are not hidden from thee:

68:7 Non erubescant in me qui exspectant te, Domine, Domine virtutum ; non confundantur super me qui quærunt te, Deus Israël.

68:7 Let not them be ashamed for me, who look for thee, O Lord, the Lord of hosts. Let them not be confounded on my account, who seek thee, O God of Israel.

68:8 Quoniam propter te sustinui opprobrium ; operuit confusio faciem meam.

68:8 Because for thy sake I have borne reproach; shame hath covered my face.

68:9 Extraneus factus sum fratribus meis, et peregrinus filiis matris meæ.

68:9 I am become a stranger to my brethren, and an alien to the sons of my mother.

68:10 Quoniam zelus domus tuæ comedit me, et opprobria exprobrantium tibi ceciderunt super me.

68:10 For the zeal of thy house hath eaten me up: and the reproaches of them that reproached thee are fallen upon me.

68:11 Et operui in jejunio animam meam, et factum est in opprobrium mihi.

68:11 And I covered my soul in fasting: and it was made a reproach to me.

68:12 Et posui vestimentum meum cilicium ; et factus sum illis in parabolam.

68:12 And I made haircloth my garment: and I became a byword to them.

68:13 Adversum me loquebantur qui sedebant in porta, et in me psallebant qui bibebant vinum.

68:13 They that sat in the gate spoke against me: and they that drank wine made me their song.

68:14 Ego vero orationem meam ad te, Domine ; tempus beneplaciti, Deus. In multitudine misericordiæ tuæ, exaudi me in veritate salutis tuæ.

68:14 But as for me, my prayer is to thee, O Lord; for the time of thy good pleasure, O God. In the multitude of thy mercy hear me, in the truth of thy salvation.

68:15 Eripe me de luto, ut non infigar ; libera me ab iis qui oderunt me, et de profundis aquarum.

68:15 Draw me out of the mire, that I may not stick fast: deliver me from them that hate me, and out of the deep waters.

68:16 Non me demergat tempestas aquæ, neque absorbeat me profundum, neque urgeat super me puteus os suum.

68:16 Let not the tempest of water drown me, nor the deep water swallow me up: and let not the pit shut her mouth upon me.

68:17 Exaudi me, Domine, quoniam benigna est misericordia tua ; secundum multitudinem miserationum tuarum respice in me.

68:17 Hear me, O Lord, for thy mercy is kind; look upon me according to the multitude of thy tender mercies.

68:18 Et ne avertas faciem tuam a puero tuo ; quoniam tribulor, velociter exaudi me.

68:18 And turn not away thy face from thy servant: for I am in trouble, hear me speedily.

68:19 Intende animæ meæ, et libera eam ; propter inimicos meos, eripe me.

68:19 Attend to my soul, and deliver it: save me because of my enemies.

68:20 Tu scis improperium meum, et confusionem meam, et reverentiam meam ;

68:20 Thou knowest my reproach, and my confusion, and my shame.

68:21 in conspectu tuo sunt omnes qui tribulant me. Improperium exspectavit cor meum et miseriam : et sustinui qui simul contristaretur, et non fuit ; et qui consolaretur, et non inveni.

68:21 In thy sight are all they that afflict me; my heart hath expected reproach and misery. And I looked for one that would grieve together with me, but there was none: and for one that would comfort me, and I found none.

68:22 Et dederunt in escam meam fel, et in siti mea potaverunt me aceto.

68:22 And they gave me gall for my food, and in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink.

68:23 Fiat mensa eorum coram ipsis in laqueum, et in retributiones, et in scandalum.

68:23 Let their table become as a snare before them, and a recompense, and a stumblingblock.

68:24 Obscurentur oculi eorum, ne videant, et dorsum eorum semper incurva.

68:24 Let their eyes be darkened that they see not; and their back bend thou down always.

68:25 Effunde super eos iram tuam, et furor iræ tuæ comprehendat eos.

68:25 Pour out thy indignation upon them: and let thy wrathful anger take hold of them.

68:26 Fiat habitatio eorum deserta, et in tabernaculis eorum non sit qui inhabitet.

68:26 Let their habitation be made desolate: and let there be none to dwell in their tabernacles.

68:27 Quoniam quem tu percussisti persecuti sunt, et super dolorem vulnerum meorum addiderunt.

68:27 Because they have persecuted him whom thou hast smitten; and they have added to the grief of my wounds.

68:28 Appone iniquitatem super iniquitatem eorum, et non intrent in justitiam tuam.

68:28 Add thou iniquity upon their iniquity: and let them not come into thy justice.

68:29 Deleantur de libro viventium, et cum justis non scribantur.

68:29 Let them be blotted out of the book of the living; and with the just let them not be written.

68:30 Ego sum pauper et dolens ; salus tua, Deus, suscepit me.

68:30 But I am poor and sorrowful: thy salvation, O God, hath set me up.

68:31 Laudabo nomen Dei cum cantico, et magnificabo eum in laude :

68:31 I will praise the name of God with a canticle: and I will magnify him with praise.

68:32 et placebit Deo super vitulum novellum, cornua producentem et ungulas.

68:32 And it shall please God better than a young calf, that bringeth forth horns and hoofs.

68:33 Videant pauperes, et lætentur ; quærite Deum, et vivet anima vestra :

68:33 Let the poor see and rejoice: seek ye God, and your soul shall live.

68:34 quoniam exaudivit pauperes Dominus, et vinctos suos non despexit.

68:34 For the Lord hath heard the poor: and hath not despised his prisoners.

68:35 Laudent illum cæli et terra ; mare, et omnia reptilia in eis.

68:35 Let the heavens and the earth praise him; the sea, and every thing that creepeth therein.

68:36 Quoniam Deus salvam faciet Sion, et ædificabuntur civitates Juda, et inhabitabunt ibi, et hæreditate acquirent eam.

68:36 For God will save Sion, and the cities of Juda shall be built up. And they shall dwell there, and acquire it by inheritance.

68:37 Et semen servorum ejus possidebit eam ; et qui diligunt nomen ejus habitabunt in ea.

68:37 And the seed of his servants shall possess it; and they that love his name shall dwell therein.

Chapter 69

69:1 In finem. Psalmus David in rememorationem, quod salvum fecerit eum Dominus.

69:1 Unto the end, a psalm for David, to bring to remembrance that the Lord saved him.

69:2 Deus, in adjutorium meum intende ; Domine, ad adjuvandum me festina.

69:2 O God, come to my assistance; O Lord, make haste to help me.

69:3 Confundantur, et revereantur, qui quærunt animam meam.

69:3 Let them be confounded and ashamed that seek my soul:

69:4 Avertantur retrorsum, et erubescant, qui volunt mihi mala ; avertantur statim erubescentes qui dicunt mihi : Euge, euge !

69:4 Let them be turned backward, and blush for shame that desire evils to me: Let them be presently turned away blushing for shame that say to me: 'Tis well, 'tis well.

69:5 Exsultent et lætentur in te omnes qui quærunt te ; et dicant semper : Magnificetur Dominus, qui diligunt salutare tuum.

69:5 Let all that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee; and let such as love thy salvation say always: The Lord be magnified.

69:6 Ego vero egenus et pauper sum ; Deus, adjuva me. Adjutor meus et liberator meus es tu ; Domine, ne moreris.

69:6 But I am needy and poor; O God, help me. Thou art my helper and my deliverer: O Lord, make no delay.

Chapter 70

70:1 Psalmus David, filiorum Jonadab, et priorum captivorum. In te, Domine, speravi ; non confundar in æternum.

70:1 A psalm for David. Of the sons of Jonadab, and the former captives. In thee, O Lord, I have hoped, let me never be put to confusion:

70:2 In justitia tua libera me, et eripe me : inclina ad me aurem tuam, et salva me.

70:2 Deliver me in thy justice, and rescue me. Incline thy ear unto me, and save me.

70:3 Esto mihi in Deum protectorem, et in locum munitum, ut salvum me facias : quoniam firmamentum meum et refugium meum es tu.

70:3 Be thou unto me a God, a protector, and a place of strength: that thou mayst make me safe. For thou art my firmament and my refuge.

70:4 Deus meus, eripe me de manu peccatoris, et de manu contra legem agentis, et iniqui :

70:4 Deliver me, O my God, out of the hand of the sinner, and out of the hand of the transgressor of the law and of the unjust.

70:5 quoniam tu es patientia mea, Domine ; Domine, spes mea a juventute mea.

70:5 For thou art my patience, O Lord: my hope, O Lord, from my youth.

70:6 In te confirmatus sum ex utero ; de ventre matris meæ tu es protector meus ; in te cantatio mea semper.

70:6 By thee have I been confirmed from the womb: from my mother's womb thou art my protector. Of thee I shall continually sing:

70:7 Tamquam prodigium factus sum multis ; et tu adjutor fortis.

70:7 I am become unto many as a wonder, but thou art a strong helper.

70:8 Repleatur os meum laude, ut cantem gloriam tuam, tota die magnitudinem tuam.

70:8 Let my mouth be filled with praise, that I may sing thy glory; thy greatness all the day long.

70:9 Ne projicias me in tempore senectutis ; cum defecerit virtus mea, ne derelinquas me.

70:9 Cast me not off in the time of old age: when my strength shall fail, do not thou forsake me.

70:10 Quia dixerunt inimici mei mihi, et qui custodiebant animam meam consilium fecerunt in unum,

70:10 For my enemies have spoken against me; and they that watched my soul have consulted together,

70:11 dicentes : Deus dereliquit eum : persequimini et comprehendite eum, quia non est qui eripiat.

70:11 Saying: God hath forsaken him: pursue and take him, for there is none to deliver him.

70:12 Deus, ne elongeris a me ; Deus meus, in auxilium meum respice.

70:12 O God, be not thou far from me: O my God, make haste to my help.

70:13 Confundantur et deficiant detrahentes animæ meæ ; operiantur confusione et pudore qui quærunt mala mihi.

70:13 Let them be confounded and come to nothing that detract my soul; let them be covered with confusion and blame that seek my hurt.

70:14 Ego autem semper sperabo, et adjiciam super omnem laudem tuam.

70:14 But I will always hope; and will add to all thy praise.

70:15 Os meum annuntiabit justitiam tuam, tota die salutare tuum. Quoniam non cognovi litteraturam,

70:15 My mouth shall shew forth thy justice; thy salvation all the day long. Because I have not known learning,

70:16 introibo in potentias Domini ; Domine, memorabor justitiæ tuæ solius.

70:16 I will enter into the powers of the Lord: O Lord, I will be mindful of thy justice alone.

70:17 Deus, docuisti me a juventute mea ; et usque nunc pronuntiabo mirabilia tua.

70:17 Thou hast taught me, O God, from my youth: and till now I will declare thy wonderful works.

70:18 Et usque in senectam et senium, Deus, ne derelinquas me, donec annuntiem brachium tuum generationi omni quæ ventura est, potentiam tuam,

70:18 And unto old age and grey hairs: O God, forsake me not, Until I shew forth thy arm to all the generation that is to come: Thy power,

70:19 et justitiam tuam, Deus, usque in altissima ; quæ fecisti magnalia, Deus : quis similis tibi ?

70:19 And thy justice, O God, even to the highest great things thou hast done: O God, who is like to thee?

70:20 Quantas ostendisti mihi tribulationes multas et malas ! et conversus vivificasti me, et de abyssis terræ iterum reduxisti me.

70:20 How great troubles hast thou shewn me, many and grievous: and turning thou hast brought me to life, and hast brought me back again from the depths of the earth:

70:21 Multiplicasti magnificentiam tuam ; et conversus consolatus es me.

70:21 Thou hast multiplied thy magnificence; and turning to me thou hast comforted me.

70:22 Nam et ego confitebor tibi in vasis psalmi veritatem tuam, Deus ; psallam tibi in cithara, sanctus Israël.

70:22 For I will also confess to thee thy truth with the instruments of psaltery: O God, I will sing to thee with the harp, thou holy one of Israel.

70:23 Exsultabunt labia mea cum cantavero tibi ; et anima mea quam redemisti.

70:23 My lips shall greatly rejoice, when I shall sing to thee; and my soul which thou hast redeemed.

70:24 Sed et lingua mea tota die meditabitur justitiam tuam, cum confusi et reveriti fuerint qui quærunt mala mihi.

70:24 Yea and my tongue shall meditate on thy justice all the day; when they shall be confounded and put to shame that seek evils to me.

Chapter 71

71:1 Psalmus, in Salomonem.

71:1 A psalm on Solomon.

71:2 Deus, judicium tuum regi da, et justitiam tuam filio regis ; judicare populum tuum in justitia, et pauperes tuos in judicio.

71:2 Give to the king thy judgment, O God, and to the king's son thy justice: To judge thy people with justice, and thy poor with judgment.

71:3 Suscipiant montes pacem populo, et colles justitiam.

71:3 Let the mountains receive peace for the people: and the hills justice.

71:4 Judicabit pauperes populi, et salvos faciet filios pauperum, et humiliabit calumniatorem.

71:4 He shall judge the poor of the people, and he shall save the children of the poor: and he shall humble the oppressor.

71:5 Et permanebit cum sole, et ante lunam, in generatione et generationem.

71:5 And he shall continue with the sun and before the moon, throughout all generations.

71:6 Descendet sicut pluvia in vellus, et sicut stillicidia stillantia super terram.

71:6 He shall come down like rain upon the fleece; and as showers falling gently upon the earth.

71:7 Orietur in diebus ejus justitia, et abundantia pacis, donec auferatur luna.

71:7 In his days shall justice spring up, and abundance of peace, till the moon be taken away.

71:8 Et dominabitur a mari usque ad mare, et a flumine usque ad terminos orbis terrarum.

71:8 And he shall rule from sea to sea, and from the river unto the ends of the earth.

71:9 Coram illo procident Æthiopes, et inimici ejus terram lingent.

71:9 Before him the Ethiopians shall fall down: and his enemies shall lick the ground.

71:10 Reges Tharsis et insulæ munera offerent ; reges Arabum et Saba dona adducent :

71:10 The kings of Tharsis and the islands shall offer presents: the kings of the Arabians and of Saba shall bring gifts:

71:11 et adorabunt eum omnes reges terræ ; omnes gentes servient ei.

71:11 And all kings of the earth shall adore him: all nations shall serve him.

71:12 Quia liberabit pauperem a potente, et pauperem cui non erat adjutor.

71:12 For he shall deliver the poor from the mighty: and the needy that had no helper.

71:13 Parcet pauperi et inopi, et animas pauperum salvas faciet.

71:13 He shall spare the poor and needy: and he shall save the souls of the poor.

71:14 Ex usuris et iniquitate redimet animas eorum, et honorabile nomen eorum coram illo.

71:14 He shall redeem their souls from usuries and iniquity: and their names shall be honourable in his sight.

71:15 Et vivet, et dabitur ei de auro Arabiæ ; et adorabunt de ipso semper, tota die benedicent ei.

71:15 And he shall live, and to him shall be given of the gold of Arabia, for him they shall always adore: they shall bless him all the day.

71:16 Et erit firmamentum in terra in summis montium ; superextolletur super Libanum fructus ejus, et florebunt de civitate sicut fœnum terræ.

71:16 And there shall be a firmament on the earth on the tops of mountains, above Libanus shall the fruit thereof be exalted: and they of the city shall flourish like the grass of the earth.

71:17 Sit nomen ejus benedictum in sæcula ; ante solem permanet nomen ejus. Et benedicentur in ipso omnes tribus terræ ; omnes gentes magnificabunt eum.

71:17 Let his name be blessed for evermore: his name continueth before the sun. And in him shall all the tribes of the earth be blessed: all nations shall magnify him.

71:18 Benedictus Dominus Deus Israël, qui facit mirabilia solus.

71:18 Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, who alone doth wonderful things.

71:19 Et benedictum nomen majestatis ejus in æternum, et replebitur majestate ejus omnis terra. Fiat, fiat.

71:19 And blessed be the name of his majesty for ever: and the whole earth shall be filled with his majesty. So be it. So be it.

71:20 Defecerunt laudes David, filii Jesse.

71:20 The praises of David, the son of Jesse, are ended.

Chapter 72

72:1 Psalmus Asaph. Quam bonus Israël Deus, his qui recto sunt corde !

72:1 A psalm for Asaph. How good is God to Israel, to them that are of a right heart!

72:2 Mei autem pene moti sunt pedes, pene effusi sunt gressus mei :

72:2 But my feet were almost moved; my steps had well nigh slipped.

72:3 quia zelavi super iniquos, pacem peccatorum videns.

72:3 Because I had a zeal on occasion of the wicked, seeing the prosperity of sinners.

72:4 Quia non est respectus morti eorum, et firmamentum in plaga eorum.

72:4 For there is no regard to their death, nor is there strength in their stripes.

72:5 In labore hominum non sunt, et cum hominibus non flagellabuntur.

72:5 They are not in the labour of men: neither shall they be scourged like other men.

72:6 Ideo tenuit eos superbia ; operti sunt iniquitate et impietate sua.

72:6 Therefore pride hath held them fast: they are covered with their iniquity and their wickedness.

72:7 Prodiit quasi ex adipe iniquitas eorum ; transierunt in affectum cordis.

72:7 Their iniquity hath come forth, as it were from fatness: they have passed into the affection of the heart.

72:8 Cogitaverunt et locuti sunt nequitiam ; iniquitatem in excelso locuti sunt.

72:8 They have thought and spoken wickedness: they have spoken iniquity on high.

72:9 Posuerunt in cælum os suum, et lingua eorum transivit in terra.

72:9 They have set their mouth against heaven: and their tongue hath passed through the earth.

72:10 Ideo convertetur populus meus hic, et dies pleni invenientur in eis.

72:10 Therefore will my people return here and full days shall be found in them.

72:11 Et dixerunt : Quomodo scit Deus, et si est scientia in excelso ?

72:11 And they said: How doth God know? and is there knowledge in the most High?

72:12 Ecce ipsi peccatores, et abundantes in sæculo obtinuerunt divitias.

72:12 Behold these are sinners; and yet, abounding in the world they have obtained riches.

72:13 Et dixi : Ergo sine causa justificavi cor meum, et lavi inter innocentes manus meas,

72:13 And I said: Then have I in vain justified my heart, and washed my hands among the innocent.

72:14 et fui flagellatus tota die, et castigatio mea in matutinis.

72:14 And I have been scourged all the day; and my chastisement hath been in the mornings.

72:15 Si dicebam : Narrabo sic ; ecce nationem filiorum tuorum reprobavi.

72:15 If I said: I will speak thus; behold I should condemn the generation of thy children.

72:16 Existimabam ut cognoscerem hoc ; labor est ante me :

72:16 I studied that I might know this thing, it is a labour in my sight:

72:17 donec intrem in sanctuarium Dei, et intelligam in novissimis eorum.

72:17 Until I go into the sanctuary of God, and understand concerning their last ends.

72:18 Verumtamen propter dolos posuisti eis ; dejecisti eos dum allevarentur.

72:18 But indeed for deceits thou hast put it to them: when they were lifted up thou hast cast them down.

72:19 Quomodo facti sunt in desolationem ? subito defecerunt : perierunt propter iniquitatem suam.

72:19 How are they brought to desolation? they have suddenly ceased to be: they have perished by reason of their iniquity.

72:20 Velut somnium surgentium, Domine, in civitate tua imaginem ipsorum ad nihilum rediges.

72:20 As the dream of them that awake, O Lord; so in thy city thou shalt bring their image to nothing.

72:21 Quia inflammatum est cor meum, et renes mei commutati sunt ;

72:21 For my heart hath been inflamed, and my reins have been changed:

72:22 et ego ad nihilum redactus sum, et nescivi :

72:22 And I am brought to nothing, and I knew not.

72:23 ut jumentum factus sum apud te, et ego semper tecum.

72:23 I am become as a beast before thee: and I am always with thee.

72:24 Tenuisti manum dexteram meam, et in voluntate tua deduxisti me, et cum gloria suscepisti me.

72:24 Thou hast held me by my right hand; and by thy will thou hast conducted me, and with thy glory thou hast received me.

72:25 Quid enim mihi est in cælo ? et a te quid volui super terram ?

72:25 For what have I in heaven? and besides thee what do I desire upon earth?

72:26 Defecit caro mea et cor meum ; Deus cordis mei, et pars mea, Deus in æternum.

72:26 For thee my flesh and my heart hath fainted away: thou art the God of my heart, and the God that is my portion for ever.

72:27 Quia ecce qui elongant se a te peribunt ; perdidisti omnes qui fornicantur abs te.

72:27 For behold they that go far from thee shall perish: thou hast destroyed all them that are disloyal to thee.

72:28 Mihi autem adhærere Deo bonum est ; ponere in Domino Deo spem meam : ut annuntiem omnes prædicationes tuas in portis filiæ Sion.

72:28 But it is good for me to adhere to my God, to put my hope in the Lord God: That I may declare all thy praises, in the gates of the daughter of Sion.

Chapter 73

73:1 Intellectus Asaph. Ut quid, Deus, repulisti in finem, iratus est furor tuus super oves pascuæ tuæ ?

73:1 Understanding for Asaph. O God, why hast thou cast us off unto the end: why is thy wrath enkindled against the sheep of thy pasture?

73:2 Memor esto congregationis tuæ, quam possedisti ab initio. Redemisti virgam hæreditatis tuæ, mons Sion, in quo habitasti in eo.

73:2 Remember thy congregation, which thou hast possessed from the beginning. The sceptre of thy inheritance which thou hast redeemed: mount Sion in which thou hast dwelt.

73:3 Leva manus tuas in superbias eorum in finem : quanta malignatus est inimicus in sancto !

73:3 Lift up thy hands against their pride unto the end; see what things the enemy hath done wickedly in the sanctuary.

73:4 Et gloriati sunt qui oderunt te in medio solemnitatis tuæ ; posuerunt signa sua, signa :

73:4 And they that hate thee have made their boasts, in the midst of thy solemnity. They have set up their ensigns for signs,

73:5 et non cognoverunt sicut in exitu super summum. Quasi in silva lignorum securibus

73:5 And they knew not both in the going out and on the highest top. As with axes in a wood of trees,

73:6 exciderunt januas ejus in idipsum ; in securi et ascia dejecerunt eam.

73:6 They have cut down at once the gates thereof, with axe and hatchet they have brought it down.

73:7 Incenderunt igni sanctuarium tuum ; in terra polluerunt tabernaculum nominis tui.

73:7 They have set fire to thy sanctuary: they have defiled the dwelling place of thy name on the earth.

73:8 Dixerunt in corde suo cognatio eorum simul : Quiescere faciamus omnes dies festos Dei a terra.

73:8 They said in their heart, the whole kindred of them together: Let us abolish all the festival days of God from the land.

73:9 Signa nostra non vidimus ; jam non est propheta ; et nos non cognoscet amplius.

73:9 Our signs we have not seen, there is now no prophet: and he will know us no more.

73:10 Usquequo, Deus, improperabit inimicus ? irritat adversarius nomen tuum in finem ?

73:10 How long, O God, shall the enemy reproach: is the adversary to provoke thy name for ever?

73:11 Ut quid avertis manum tuam, et dexteram tuam de medio sinu tuo in finem ?

73:11 Why dost thou turn away thy hand: and thy right hand out of the midst of thy bosom for ever?

73:12 Deus autem rex noster ante sæcula : operatus est salutem in medio terræ.

73:12 But God is our king before ages: he hath wrought salvation in the midst of the earth.

73:13 Tu confirmasti in virtute tua mare ; contribulasti capita draconum in aquis.

73:13 Thou by thy strength didst make the sea firm: thou didst crush the heads of the dragons in the waters.

73:14 Tu confregisti capita draconis ; dedisti eum escam populis Æthiopum.

73:14 Thou hast broken the heads of the dragon: thou hast given him to be meat for the people of the Ethiopians.

73:15 Tu dirupisti fontes et torrentes ; tu siccasti fluvios Ethan.

73:15 Thou hast broken up the fountains and the torrents: thou hast dried up the Ethan rivers.

73:16 Tuus est dies, et tua est nox ; tu fabricatus es auroram et solem.

73:16 Thine is the day, and thine is the night: thou hast made the morning light and the sun.

73:17 Tu fecisti omnes terminos terræ ; æstatem et ver tu plasmasti ea.

73:17 Thou hast made all the borders of the earth: the summer and the spring were formed by thee.

73:18 Memor esto hujus : inimicus improperavit Domino, et populus insipiens incitavit nomen tuum.

73:18 Remember this, the enemy hath reproached the Lord: and a foolish people hath provoked thy name.

73:19 Ne tradas bestiis animas confitentes tibi, et animas pauperum tuorum ne obliviscaris in finem.

73:19 Deliver not up to beasts the souls that confess to thee: and forget not to the end the souls of thy poor.

73:20 Respice in testamentum tuum, quia repleti sunt qui obscurati sunt terræ domibus iniquitatum.

73:20 Have regard to thy covenant: for they that are the obscure of the earth have been filled with dwellings of iniquity.

73:21 Ne avertatur humilis factus confusus ; pauper et inops laudabunt nomen tuum.

73:21 Let not the humble be turned away with confusion: the poor and needy shall praise thy name.

73:22 Exsurge, Deus, judica causam tuam ; memor esto improperiorum tuorum, eorum quæ ab insipiente sunt tota die.

73:22 Arise, O God, judge thy own cause: remember thy reproaches with which the foolish man hath reproached thee all the day.

73:23 Ne obliviscaris voces inimicorum tuorum : superbia eorum qui te oderunt ascendit semper.

73:23 Forget not the voices of thy enemies: the pride of them that hate thee ascendeth continually.

Chapter 74

74:1 In finem, ne corrumpas. Psalmus cantici Asaph.

74:1 Unto the end, corrupt not, a psalm of a canticle for Asaph.

74:2 Confitebimur tibi, Deus, confitebimur, et invocabimus nomen tuum ; narrabimus mirabilia tua.

74:2 We will praise thee, O God: we will praise, and we will call upon thy name. We will relate thy wondrous works:

74:3 Cum accepero tempus, ego justitias judicabo.

74:3 When I shall take a time, I will judge justices.

74:4 Liquefacta est terra et omnes qui habitant in ea : ego confirmavi columnas ejus.

74:4 The earth is melted, and all that dwell therein: I have established the pillars thereof.

74:5 Dixi iniquis : Nolite inique agere : et delinquentibus : Nolite exaltare cornu :

74:5 I said to the wicked: Do not act wickedly: and to the sinners: Lift not up the horn.

74:6 nolite extollere in altum cornu vestrum ; nolite loqui adversus Deum iniquitatem.

74:6 Lift not up your horn on high: speak not iniquity against God.

74:7 Quia neque ab oriente, neque ab occidente, neque a desertis montibus :

74:7 For neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the desert hills:

74:8 quoniam Deus judex est. Hunc humiliat, et hunc exaltat :

74:8 For God is the judge. One he putteth down, and another he lifteth up:

74:9 quia calix in manu Domini vini meri, plenus misto. Et inclinavit ex hoc in hoc ; verumtamen fæx ejus non est exinanita : bibent omnes peccatores terræ.

74:9 For in the hand of the Lord there is a cup of strong wine full of mixture. And he hath poured it out from this to that: but the dregs thereof are not emptied: all the sinners of the earth shall drink.

74:10 Ego autem annuntiabo in sæculum ; cantabo Deo Jacob :

74:10 But I will declare for ever: I will sing to the God of Jacob.

74:11 et omnia cornua peccatorum confringam, et exaltabuntur cornua justi.

74:11 And I will break all the horns of sinners: but the horns of the just shall be exalted.

Chapter 75

75:1 In finem, in laudibus. Psalmus Asaph, canticum ad Assyrios.

75:1 Unto the end, in praises, a psalm for Asaph: a canticle to the Assyrians.

75:2 Notus in Judæa Deus ; in Israël magnum nomen ejus.

75:2 In Judea God is known: his name is great in Israel.

75:3 Et factus est in pace locus ejus, et habitatio ejus in Sion.

75:3 And his place is in peace: and his abode in Sion:

75:4 Ibi confregit potentias arcuum, scutum, gladium, et bellum.

75:4 There hath he broken the powers of bows, the shield, the sword, and the battle.

75:5 Illuminans tu mirabiliter a montibus æternis ;

75:5 Thou enlightenest wonderfully from the everlasting hills.

75:6 turbati sunt omnes insipientes corde. Dormierunt somnum suum, et nihil invenerunt omnes viri divitiarum in manibus suis.

75:6 All the foolish of heart were troubled. They have slept their sleep; and all the men of riches have found nothing in their hands.

75:7 Ab increpatione tua, Deus Jacob, dormitaverunt qui ascenderunt equos.

75:7 At thy rebuke, O God of Jacob, they have all slumbered that mounted on horseback.

75:8 Tu terribilis es ; et quis resistet tibi ? ex tunc ira tua.

75:8 Thou art terrible, and who shall resist thee? from that time thy wrath.

75:9 De cælo auditum fecisti judicium : terra tremuit et quievit

75:9 Thou hast caused judgment to be heard from heaven: the earth trembled and was still,

75:10 cum exsurgeret in judicium Deus, ut salvos faceret omnes mansuetos terræ.

75:10 When God arose in judgment, to save all the meek of the earth.

75:11 Quoniam cogitatio hominis confitebitur tibi, et reliquiæ cogitationis diem festum agent tibi.

75:11 For the thought of man shall give praise to thee: and the remainders of the thought shall keep holiday to thee.

75:12 Vovete et reddite Domino Deo vestro, omnes qui in circuitu ejus affertis munera : terribili,

75:12 Vow ye, and pay to the Lord your God: all you that are round about him bring presents. To him that is terrible,

75:13 et ei qui aufert spiritum principum : terribili apud reges terræ.

75:13 Even to him who taketh away the spirit of princes: to the terrible with the kings of the earth.

Chapter 76

76:1 In finem, pro Idithun. Psalmus Asaph.

76:1 Unto the end, for Idithun, a psalm of Asaph.

76:2 Voce mea ad Dominum clamavi ; voce mea ad Deum, et intendit mihi.

76:2 I cried to the Lord with my voice; to God with my voice, and he gave ear to me.

76:3 In die tribulationis meæ Deum exquisivi ; manibus meis nocte contra eum, et non sum deceptus. Renuit consolari anima mea ;

76:3 In the days of my trouble I sought God, with my hands lifted up to him in the night, and I was not deceived. My soul refused to be comforted:

76:4 memor fui Dei, et delectatus sum, et exercitatus sum, et defecit spiritus meus.

76:4 I remembered God, and was delighted, and was exercised, and my spirit swooned away.

76:5 Anticipaverunt vigilias oculi mei ; turbatus sum, et non sum locutus.

76:5 My eyes prevented the watches: I was troubled, and I spoke not.

76:6 Cogitavi dies antiquos, et annos æternos in mente habui.

76:6 I thought upon the days of old: and I had in my mind the eternal years.

76:7 Et meditatus sum nocte cum corde meo, et exercitabar, et scopebam spiritum meum.

76:7 And I meditated in the night with my own heart: and I was exercised and I swept my spirit.

76:8 Numquid in æternum projiciet Deus ? aut non apponet ut complacitior sit adhuc ?

76:8 Will God then cast off for ever? or will he never be more favourable again?

76:9 aut in finem misericordiam suam abscindet, a generatione in generationem ?

76:9 Or will he cut off his mercy for ever, from generation to generation?

76:10 aut obliviscetur misereri Deus ? aut continebit in ira sua misericordias suas ?

76:10 Or will God forget to shew mercy? or will he in his anger shut up his mercies?

76:11 Et dixi : Nunc cœpi ; hæc mutatio dexteræ Excelsi.

76:11 And I said, Now have I begun: this is the change of the right hand of the most High.

76:12 Memor fui operum Domini, quia memor ero ab initio mirabilium tuorum :

76:12 I remembered the works of the Lord: for I will be mindful of thy wonders from the beginning.

76:13 et meditabor in omnibus operibus tuis, et in adinventionibus tuis exercebor.

76:13 And I will meditate on all thy works: and will be employed in thy inventions.

76:14 Deus, in sancto via tua : quis deus magnus sicut Deus noster ?

76:14 Thy way, O God, is in the holy place: who is the great God like our God?

76:15 Tu es Deus qui facis mirabilia : notam fecisti in populis virtutem tuam.

76:15 Thou art the God that dost wonders. Thou hast made thy power known among the nations:

76:16 Redemisti in brachio tuo populum tuum, filios Jacob et Joseph.

76:16 With thy arm thou hast redeemed thy people the children of Jacob and of Joseph.

76:17 Viderunt te aquæ, Deus ; viderunt te aquæ, et timuerunt : et turbatæ sunt abyssi.

76:17 The waters saw thee, O God, the waters saw thee: and they were afraid, and the depths were troubled.

76:18 Multitudo sonitus aquarum ; vocem dederunt nubes. Etenim sagittæ tuæ transeunt ;

76:18 Great was the noise of the waters: the clouds sent out a sound. For thy arrows pass:

76:19 vox tonitrui tui in rota. Illuxerunt coruscationes tuæ orbi terræ ; commota est, et contremuit terra.

76:19 The voice of thy thunder in a wheel. Thy lightnings enlightened the world: the earth shook and trembled.

76:20 In mari via tua, et semitæ tuæ in aquis multis, et vestigia tua non cognoscentur.

76:20 Thy way is in the sea, and thy paths in many waters: and thy footsteps shall not be known.

76:21 Deduxisti sicut oves populum tuum, in manu Moysi et Aaron.

76:21 Thou hast conducted thy people like sheep, by the hand of Moses and Aaron.

Chapter 77

77:1 Intellectus Asaph. Attendite, popule meus, legem meam ; inclinate aurem vestram in verba oris mei.

77:1 Understanding for Asaph. Attend, O my people, to my law: incline your ears to the words of my mouth.

77:2 Aperiam in parabolis os meum ; loquar propositiones ab initio.

77:2 I will open my mouth in parables: I will utter propositions from the beginning.

77:3 Quanta audivimus, et cognovimus ea, et patres nostri narraverunt nobis.

77:3 How great things have we heard and known, and our fathers have told us.

77:4 Non sunt occultata a filiis eorum in generatione altera, narrantes laudes Domini et virtutes ejus, et mirabilia ejus quæ fecit.

77:4 They have not been hidden from their children, in another generation. Declaring the praises of the Lord, and his powers, and his wonders which he hath done.

77:5 Et suscitavit testimonium in Jacob, et legem posuit in Israël, quanta mandavit patribus nostris nota facere ea filiis suis :

77:5 And he set up a testimony in Jacob: and made a law in Israel. How great things he commanded our fathers, that they should make the same known to their children:

77:6 ut cognoscat generatio altera : filii qui nascentur et exsurgent, et narrabunt filiis suis,

77:6 That another generation might know them. The children that should be born and should rise up, and declare them to their children.

77:7 ut ponant in Deo spem suam, et non obliviscantur operum Dei, et mandata ejus exquirant :

77:7 That they may put their hope in God and may not forget the works of God: and may seek his commandments.

77:8 ne fiant, sicut patres eorum, generatio prava et exasperans ; generatio quæ non direxit cor suum, et non est creditus cum Deo spiritus ejus.

77:8 That they may not become like their fathers, a perverse and exasperating generation. A generation that set not their heart aright: and whose spirit was not faithful to God.

77:9 Filii Ephrem, intendentes et mittentes arcum, conversi sunt in die belli.

77:9 The sons of Ephraim who bend and shoot with the bow: they have turned back in the day of battle.

77:10 Non custodierunt testamentum Dei, et in lege ejus noluerunt ambulare.

77:10 They kept not the covenant of God: and in his law they would not walk.

77:11 Et obliti sunt benefactorum ejus, et mirabilium ejus quæ ostendit eis.

77:11 And they forgot his benefits, and his wonders that he had shewn them.

77:12 Coram patribus eorum fecit mirabilia in terra Ægypti, in campo Taneos.

77:12 Wonderful things did he do in the sight of their fathers, in the land of Egypt, in the field of Tanis.

77:13 Interrupit mare, et perduxit eos, et statuit aquas quasi in utre :

77:13 He divided the sea and brought them through: and he made the waters to stand as in a vessel.

77:14 et deduxit eos in nube diei, et tota nocte in illuminatione ignis.

77:14 And he conducted them with a cloud by day: and all the night with a light of fire.

77:15 Interrupit petram in eremo, et adaquavit eos velut in abysso multa.

77:15 He struck the rock in the wilderness: and gave them to drink, as out of the great deep.

77:16 Et eduxit aquam de petra, et deduxit tamquam flumina aquas.

77:16 He brought forth water out of the rock: and made streams run down as rivers.

77:17 Et apposuerunt adhuc peccare ei ; in iram excitaverunt Excelsum in inaquoso.

77:17 And they added yet more sin against him: they provoked the most High to wrath in the place without water.

77:18 Et tentaverunt Deum in cordibus suis, ut peterent escas animabus suis.

77:18 And they tempted God in their hearts, by asking meat for their desires.

77:19 Et male locuti sunt de Deo ; dixerunt : Numquid poterit Deus parare mensam in deserto ?

77:19 And they spoke ill of God: they said: Can God furnish a table in the wilderness?

77:20 quoniam percussit petram, et fluxerunt aquæ, et torrentes inundaverunt. Numquid et panem poterit dare, aut parare mensam populo suo ?

77:20 Because he struck the rock, and the waters gushed out, and the streams overflowed. Can he also give bread, or provide a table for his people?

77:21 Ideo audivit Dominus et distulit ; et ignis accensus est in Jacob, et ira ascendit in Israël :

77:21 Therefore the Lord heard, and was angry: and a fire was kindled against Jacob, and wrath came up against Israel.

77:22 quia non crediderunt in Deo, nec speraverunt in salutari ejus.

77:22 Because they believed not in God: and trusted not in his salvation.

77:23 Et mandavit nubibus desuper, et januas cæli aperuit.

77:23 And he had commanded the clouds from above, and had opened the doors of heaven.

77:24 Et pluit illis manna ad manducandum, et panem cæli dedit eis.

77:24 And had rained down manna upon them to eat, and had given them the bread of heaven.

77:25 Panem angelorum manducavit homo ; cibaria misit eis in abundantia.

77:25 Man ate the bread of angels: he sent them provisions in abundance.

77:26 Transtulit austrum de cælo, et induxit in virtute sua africum.

77:26 He removed the south wind from heaven: and by his power brought in the southwest wind.

77:27 Et pluit super eos sicut pulverem carnes, et sicut arenam maris volatilia pennata.

77:27 And he rained upon them flesh as dust: and feathered fowls like as the sand of the sea.

77:28 Et ceciderunt in medio castrorum eorum, circa tabernacula eorum.

77:28 And they fell in the midst of their camp, round about their pavilions.

77:29 Et manducaverunt, et saturati sunt nimis, et desiderium eorum attulit eis :

77:29 So they did eat, and were filled exceedingly, and he gave them their desire:

77:30 non sunt fraudati a desiderio suo. Adhuc escæ eorum erant in ore ipsorum,

77:30 they were not defrauded of that which they craved. As yet their meat was in their mouth:

77:31 et ira Dei ascendit super eos : et occidit pingues eorum, et electos Israël impedivit.

77:31 And the wrath of God came upon them. And he slew the fat ones amongst them, and brought down the chosen men of Israel.

77:32 In omnibus his peccaverunt adhuc, et non crediderunt in mirabilibus ejus.

77:32 In all these things they sinned still: and they behaved not for his wondrous works.

77:33 Et defecerunt in vanitate dies eorum, et anni eorum cum festinatione.

77:33 And their days were consumed in vanity, and their years in haste.

77:34 Cum occideret eos, quærebant eum et revertebantur, et diluculo veniebant ad eum.

77:34 When he slew them, then they sought him: and they returned, and came to him early in the morning.

77:35 Et rememorati sunt quia Deus adjutor est eorum, et Deus excelsus redemptor eorum est.

77:35 And they remembered that God was their helper: and the most high God their redeemer.

77:36 Et dilexerunt eum in ore suo, et lingua sua mentiti sunt ei ;

77:36 And they loved him with their mouth: and with their tongue they lied unto him:

77:37 cor autem eorum non erat rectum cum eo, nec fideles habiti sunt in testamento ejus.

77:37 But their heart was not right with him: nor were they counted faithful in his covenant.

77:38 Ipse autem est misericors, et propitius fiet peccatis eorum, et non disperdet eos. Et abundavit ut averteret iram suam, et non accendit omnem iram suam.

77:38 But he is merciful, and will forgive their sins: and will not destroy them. And many a time did he turn away his anger: and did not kindle all his wrath.

77:39 Et recordatus est quia caro sunt, spiritus vadens et non rediens.

77:39 And he remembered that they are flesh: a wind that goeth and returneth not.

77:40 Quoties exacerbaverunt eum in deserto ; in iram concitaverunt eum in inaquoso ?

77:40 How often did they provoke him in the desert: and move him to wrath in the place without water?

77:41 Et conversi sunt, et tentaverunt Deum, et sanctum Israël exacerbaverunt.

77:41 And they turned back and tempted God: and grieved the holy one of Israel.

77:42 Non sunt recordati manus ejus, die qua redemit eos de manu tribulantis :

77:42 They remembered not his hand, in the day that he redeemed them from the hand of him that afflicted them:

77:43 sicut posuit in Ægypto signa sua, et prodigia sua in campo Taneos ;

77:43 How he wrought his signs in Egypt, and his wonders in the field of Tanis.

77:44 et convertit in sanguinem flumina eorum, et imbres eorum, ne biberent.

77:44 And he turned their rivers into blood, and their showers that they might not drink.

77:45 Misit in eos cœnomyiam, et comedit eos, et ranam, et disperdidit eos ;

77:45 He sent amongst them divers sorts of flies, which devoured them: and frogs which destroyed them.

77:46 et dedit ærugini fructus eorum, et labores eorum locustæ ;

77:46 And he gave up their fruits to the blast, and their labours to the locust.

77:47 et occidit in grandine vineas eorum, et moros eorum in pruina ;

77:47 And he destroyed their vineyards with hail, and their mulberry trees with hoarfrost.

77:48 et tradidit grandini jumenta eorum, et possessionem eorum igni ;

77:48 And he gave up their cattle to the hail, and their stock to the fire.

77:49 misit in eos iram indignationis suæ, indignationem, et iram, et tribulationem, immissiones per angelos malos.

77:49 And he sent upon them the wrath of his indignation: indignation and wrath and trouble, which he sent by evil angels.

77:50 Viam fecit semitæ iræ suæ : non pepercit a morte animabus eorum, et jumenta eorum in morte conclusit :

77:50 He made a way for a path to his anger: he spared not their souls from death, and their cattle he shut up in death.

77:51 et percussit omne primogenitum in terra Ægypti ; primitias omnis laboris eorum in tabernaculis Cham :

77:51 And he killed all the firstborn in the land of Egypt: the firstfruits of all their labour in the tabernacles of Cham.

77:52 et abstulit sicut oves populum suum, et perduxit eos tamquam gregem in deserto :

77:52 And he took away his own people as sheep: and guided them in the wilderness like a flock.

77:53 et deduxit eos in spe, et non timuerunt, et inimicos eorum operuit mare.

77:53 And he brought them out in hope and they feared not: and the sea overwhelmed their enemies.

77:54 Et induxit eos in montem sanctificationis suæ, montem quem acquisivit dextera ejus ; et ejecit a facie eorum gentes, et sorte divisit eis terram in funiculo distributionis ;

77:54 And he brought them into the mountain of his sanctuary: the mountain which his right hand had purchased. And he cast out the Gentiles before them: and by lot divided to them their land by a line of distribution.

77:55 et habitare fecit in tabernaculis eorum tribus Israël.

77:55 And he made the tribes of Israel to dwell in their tabernacles.

77:56 Et tentaverunt, et exacerbaverunt Deum excelsum, et testimonia ejus non custodierunt.

77:56 Yet they tempted, and provoked the most high God: and they kept not his testimonies.

77:57 Et averterunt se, et non servaverunt pactum : quemadmodum patres eorum, conversi sunt in arcum pravum.

77:57 And they turned away, and kept not the covenant: even like their fathers they were turned aside as a crooked bow.

77:58 In iram concitaverunt eum in collibus suis, et in sculptilibus suis ad æmulationem eum provocaverunt.

77:58 They provoked him to anger on their hills: and moved him to jealousy with their graven things.

77:59 Audivit Deus, et sprevit, et ad nihilum redegit valde Israël.

77:59 God heard, and despised them, and he reduced Israel exceedingly as it were to nothing.

77:60 Et repulit tabernaculum Silo, tabernaculum suum, ubi habitavit in hominibus.

77:60 And he put away the tabernacle of Silo, his tabernacle where he dwelt among men.

77:61 Et tradidit in captivitatem virtutem eorum, et pulchritudinem eorum in manus inimici.

77:61 And he delivered their strength into captivity: and their beauty into the hands of the enemy.

77:62 Et conclusit in gladio populum suum, et hæreditatem suam sprevit.

77:62 And he shut up his people under the sword: and he despised his inheritance.

77:63 Juvenes eorum comedit ignis, et virgines eorum non sunt lamentatæ.

77:63 Fire consumed their young men: and their maidens were not lamented.

77:64 Sacerdotes eorum in gladio ceciderunt, et viduæ eorum non plorabantur.

77:64 Their priests fell by the sword: and their widows did not mourn.

77:65 Et excitatus est tamquam dormiens Dominus, tamquam potens crapulatus a vino.

77:65 And the Lord was awaked as one out of sleep, and like a mighty man that hath been surfeited with wine.

77:66 Et percussit inimicos suos in posteriora ; opprobrium sempiternum dedit illis.

77:66 And he smote his enemies on the hinder parts: he put them to an everlasting reproach.

77:67 Et repulit tabernaculum Joseph, et tribum Ephraim non elegit :

77:67 And he rejected the tabernacle of Joseph: and chose not the tribe of Ephraim:

77:68 sed elegit tribum Juda, montem Sion, quem dilexit.

77:68 But he chose the tribe of Juda, mount Sion which he loved.

77:69 Et ædificavit sicut unicornium sanctificium suum, in terra quam fundavit in sæcula.

77:69 And he built his sanctuary as of unicorns, in the land which he founded for ever.

77:70 Et elegit David, servum suum, et sustulit eum de gregibus ovium ; de post fœtantes accepit eum :

77:70 And he chose his servant David, and took him from the flocks of sheep: he brought him from following the ewes great with young,

77:71 pascere Jacob servum suum, et Israël hæreditatem suam.

77:71 To feed Jacob his servant and Israel his inheritance.

77:72 Et pavit eos in innocentia cordis sui, et in intellectibus manuum suarum deduxit eos.

77:72 And he fed them in the innocence of his heart: and conducted them by the skilfulness of his hands.

Chapter 78

78:1 Psalmus Asaph. Deus, venerunt gentes in hæreditatem tuam ; polluerunt templum sanctum tuum ; posuerunt Jerusalem in pomorum custodiam.

78:1 A psalm for Asaph. O God, the heathens are come into thy inheritance, they have defiled thy holy temple: they have made Jerusalem as a place to keep fruit.

78:2 Posuerunt morticina servorum tuorum escas volatilibus cæli ; carnes sanctorum tuorum bestiis terræ.

78:2 They have given the dead bodies of thy servants to be meat for the fowls of the air: the flesh of thy saints for the beasts of the earth.

78:3 Effuderunt sanguinem eorum tamquam aquam in circuitu Jerusalem, et non erat qui sepeliret.

78:3 They have poured out their blood as water, round about Jerusalem and there was none to bury them.

78:4 Facti sumus opprobrium vicinis nostris ; subsannatio et illusio his qui in circuitu nostro sunt.

78:4 We are become a reproach to our neighbours: a scorn and derision to them that are round about us.

78:5 Usquequo, Domine, irasceris in finem ? accendetur velut ignis zelus tuus ?

78:5 How long, O Lord, wilt thou be angry for ever: shall thy zeal be kindled like a fire?

78:6 Effunde iram tuam in gentes quæ te non noverunt, et in regna quæ nomen tuum non invocaverunt :

78:6 Pour out thy wrath upon the nations that have not known thee: and upon the kingdoms that have not called upon thy name.

78:7 quia comederunt Jacob, et locum ejus desolaverunt.

78:7 Because they have devoured Jacob; and have laid waste his place.

78:8 Ne memineris iniquitatum nostrarum antiquarum ; cito anticipent nos misericordiæ tuæ, quia pauperes facti sumus nimis.

78:8 Remember not our former iniquities: let thy mercies speedily prevent us, for we are become exceeding poor.

78:9 Adjuva nos, Deus salutaris noster, et propter gloriam nominis tui, Domine, libera nos : et propitius esto peccatis nostris, propter nomen tuum.

78:9 Help us, O God, our saviour: and for the glory of thy name, O Lord, deliver us: and forgive us our sins for thy name's sake:

78:10 Ne forte dicant in gentibus : Ubi est Deus eorum ? et innotescat in nationibus coram oculis nostris ultio sanguinis servorum tuorum qui effusus est.

78:10 Lest they should say among the Gentiles: Where is their God? And let him be made known among the nations before our eyes, By the revenging the blood of thy servants, which hath been shed:

78:11 Introëat in conspectu tuo gemitus compeditorum ; secundum magnitudinem brachii tui posside filios mortificatorum :

78:11 Let the sighing of the prisoners come in before thee. According to the greatness of thy arm, take possession of the children of them that have been put to death.

78:12 et redde vicinis nostris septuplum in sinu eorum ; improperium ipsorum quod exprobraverunt tibi, Domine.

78:12 And render to our neighbours sevenfold in their bosom: the reproach wherewith they have reproached thee, O Lord.

78:13 Nos autem populus tuus, et oves pascuæ tuæ, confitebimur tibi in sæculum ; in generationem et generationem annuntiabimus laudem tuam.

78:13 But we thy people, and the sheep of thy pasture, will give thanks to thee for ever. We will shew forth thy praise, unto generation and generation.

Chapter 79

79:1 In finem, pro iis qui commutabuntur. Testimonium Asaph, psalmus.

79:1 Unto the end, for them that shall be changed, a testimony for Asaph, a psalm.

79:2 Qui regis Israël, intende ; qui deducis velut ovem Joseph. Qui sedes super cherubim, manifestare

79:2 Give ear, O thou that rulest Israel: thou that leadest Joseph like a sheep. Thou that sittest upon the cherubims, shine forth

79:3 coram Ephraim, Benjamin, et Manasse. Excita potentiam tuam, et veni, ut salvos facias nos.

79:3 Before Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasses. Stir up thy might, and come to save us.

79:4 Deus, converte nos, et ostende faciem tuam, et salvi erimus.

79:4 Convert us, O God: and shew us thy face, and we shall be saved.

79:5 Domine Deus virtutum, quousque irasceris super orationem servi tui ?

79:5 O Lord God of hosts, how long wilt thou be angry against the prayer of thy servant?

79:6 cibabis nos pane lacrimarum, et potum dabis nobis in lacrimis in mensura ?

79:6 How long wilt thou feed us with the bread of tears: and give us for our drink tears in measure?

79:7 Posuisti nos in contradictionem vicinis nostris, et inimici nostri subsannaverunt nos.

79:7 Thou hast made us to be a contradiction to our neighbours: and our enemies have scoffed at us.

79:8 Deus virtutum, converte nos, et ostende faciem tuam, et salvi erimus.

79:8 O God of hosts, convert us: and shew thy face, and we shall be saved.

79:9 Vineam de Ægypto transtulisti : ejecisti gentes, et plantasti eam.

79:9 Thou hast brought a vineyard out of Egypt: thou hast cast out the Gentiles and planted it.

79:10 Dux itineris fuisti in conspectu ejus ; plantasti radices ejus, et implevit terram.

79:10 Thou wast the guide of its journey in its sight: thou plantedst the roots thereof, and it filled the land.

79:11 Operuit montes umbra ejus, et arbusta ejus cedros Dei.

79:11 The shadow of it covered the hills: and the branches thereof the cedars of God.

79:12 Extendit palmites suos usque ad mare, et usque ad flumen propagines ejus.

79:12 It stretched forth its branches unto the sea, and its boughs unto the river.

79:13 Ut quid destruxisti maceriam ejus, et vindemiant eam omnes qui prætergrediuntur viam ?

79:13 Why hast thou broken down the hedge thereof, so that all they who pass by the way do pluck it?

79:14 Exterminavit eam aper de silva, et singularis ferus depastus est eam.

79:14 The boar out of the wood hath laid it waste: and a singular wild beast hath devoured it.

79:15 Deus virtutum, convertere, respice de cælo, et vide, et visita vineam istam :

79:15 Turn again, O God of hosts, look down from heaven, and see, and visit this vineyard:

79:16 et perfice eam quam plantavit dextera tua, et super filium hominis quem confirmasti tibi.

79:16 And perfect the same which thy right hand hath planted: and upon the son of man whom thou hast confirmed for thyself.

79:17 Incensa igni et suffossa, ab increpatione vultus tui peribunt.

79:17 Things set on fire and dug down shall perish at the rebuke of thy countenance.

79:18 Fiat manus tua super virum dexteræ tuæ, et super filium hominis quem confirmasti tibi.

79:18 Let thy hand be upon the man of thy right hand: and upon the son of man whom thou hast confirmed for thyself.

79:19 Et non discedimus a te : vivificabis nos, et nomen tuum invocabimus.

79:19 And we depart not from thee, thou shalt quicken us: and we will call upon thy name.

79:20 Domine Deus virtutum, converte nos, et ostende faciem tuam, et salvi erimus.

79:20 O Lord God of hosts, convert us and shew thy face, and we shall be saved.

Chapter 80

80:1 In finem, pro torcularibus. Psalmus ipsi Asaph.

80:1 Unto the end, for the winepresses, a psalm for Asaph himself.

80:2 Exsultate Deo adjutori nostro ; jubilate Deo Jacob.

80:2 Rejoice to God our helper: sing aloud to the God of Jacob.

80:3 Sumite psalmum, et date tympanum ; psalterium jucundum cum cithara.

80:3 Take a psalm, and bring hither the timbrel: the pleasant psaltery with the harp.

80:4 Buccinate in neomenia tuba, in insigni die solemnitatis vestræ :

80:4 Blow up the trumpet on the new moon, on the noted day of your solemnity.

80:5 quia præceptum in Israël est, et judicium Deo Jacob.

80:5 For it is a commandment in Israel, and a judgment to the God of Jacob.

80:6 Testimonium in Joseph posuit illud, cum exiret de terra Ægypti ; linguam quam non noverat, audivit.

80:6 He ordained it for a testimony in Joseph, when he came out of the land of Egypt: he heard a tongue which he knew not.

80:7 Divertit ab oneribus dorsum ejus ; manus ejus in cophino servierunt.

80:7 He removed his back from the burdens: his hands had served in baskets.

80:8 In tribulatione invocasti me, et liberavi te. Exaudivi te in abscondito tempestatis ; probavi te apud aquam contradictionis.

80:8 Thou calledst upon me in affliction, and I delivered thee: I heard thee in the secret place of tempest: I proved thee at the waters of contradiction.

80:9 Audi, populus meus, et contestabor te. Israël, si audieris me,

80:9 Hear, O my people, and I will testify to thee: O Israel, if thou wilt hearken to me,

80:10 non erit in te deus recens, neque adorabis deum alienum.

80:10 there shall be no new god in thee: neither shalt thou adore a strange god.

80:11 Ego enim sum Dominus Deus tuus, qui eduxi te de terra Ægypti. Dilata os tuum, et implebo illud.

80:11 For I am the Lord thy God, who brought thee out of the land of Egypt: open thy mouth wide, and I will fill it.

80:12 Et non audivit populus meus vocem meam, et Israël non intendit mihi.

80:12 But my people heard not my voice: and Israel hearkened not to me.

80:13 Et dimisi eos secundum desideria cordis eorum ; ibunt in adinventionibus suis.

80:13 So I let them go according to the desires of their heart: they shall walk in their own inventions.

80:14 Si populus meus audisset me, Israël si in viis meis ambulasset,

80:14 If my people had heard me: if Israel had walked in my ways:

80:15 pro nihilo forsitan inimicos eorum humiliassem, et super tribulantes eos misissem manum meam.

80:15 I should soon have humbled their enemies, and laid my hand on them that troubled them.

80:16 Inimici Domini mentiti sunt ei, et erit tempus eorum in sæcula.

80:16 The enemies of the Lord have lied to him: and their time shall be for ever.

80:17 Et cibavit eos ex adipe frumenti, et de petra melle saturavit eos.

80:17 And he fed them with the fat of wheat, and filled them with honey out of the rock.

Chapter 81

81:1 Psalmus Asaph. Deus stetit in synagoga deorum ; in medio autem deos dijudicat.

81:1 A psalm for Asaph. God hath stood in the congregation of gods: and being in the midst of them he judgeth gods.

81:2 Usquequo judicatis iniquitatem, et facies peccatorum sumitis ?

81:2 How long will you judge unjustly: and accept the persons of the wicked?

81:3 Judicate egeno et pupillo ; humilem et pauperem justificate.

81:3 Judge for the needy and fatherless: do justice to the humble and the poor.

81:4 Eripite pauperem, et egenum de manu peccatoris liberate.

81:4 Rescue the poor; and deliver the needy out of the hand of the sinner.

81:5 Nescierunt, neque intellexerunt ; in tenebris ambulant : movebuntur omnia fundamenta terræ.

81:5 They have not known nor understood: they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth shall be moved.

81:6 Ego dixi : Dii estis, et filii Excelsi omnes.

81:6 I have said: You are gods and all of you the sons of the most High.

81:7 Vos autem sicut homines moriemini, et sicut unus de principibus cadetis.

81:7 But you like men shall die: and shall fall like one of the princes.

81:8 Surge, Deus, judica terram, quoniam tu hæreditabis in omnibus gentibus.

81:8 Arise, O God, judge thou the earth: for thou shalt inherit among all the nations.

Chapter 82

82:1 Canticum Psalmi Asaph.

82:1 A canticle of a psalm for Asaph.

82:2 Deus, quis similis erit tibi ? ne taceas, neque compescaris, Deus :

82:2 O God, who shall be like to thee? hold not thy peace, neither be thou still, O God.

82:3 quoniam ecce inimici tui sonuerunt, et qui oderunt te extulerunt caput.

82:3 For lo, thy enemies have made a noise: and they that hate thee have lifted up the head.

82:4 Super populum tuum malignaverunt consilium, et cogitaverunt adversus sanctos tuos.

82:4 They have taken a malicious counsel against thy people, and have consulted against thy saints.

82:5 Dixerunt : Venite, et disperdamus eos de gente, et non memoretur nomen Israël ultra.

82:5 They have said: Come and let us destroy them, so that they be not a nation: and let the name of Israel be remembered no more.

82:6 Quoniam cogitaverunt unanimiter ; simul adversum te testamentum disposuerunt :

82:6 For they have contrived with one consent: they have made a covenant together against thee,

82:7 tabernacula Idumæorum et Ismahelitæ, Moab et Agareni,

82:7 The tabernacle of the Edomites, and the Ishmahelites: Moab, and the Agarens,

82:8 Gebal, et Ammon, et Amalec ; alienigenæ cum habitantibus Tyrum.

82:8 Gebal, and Ammon and Amalec: the Philistines, with the inhabitants of Tyre.

82:9 Etenim Assur venit cum illis : facti sunt in adjutorium filiis Lot.

82:9 Yea, and the Assyrian also is joined with them: they are come to the aid of the sons of Lot.

82:10 Fac illis sicut Madian et Sisaræ, sicut Jabin in torrente Cisson.

82:10 Do to them as thou didst to Madian and to Sisara: as to Jabin at the brook of Cisson.

82:11 Disperierunt in Endor ; facti sunt ut stercus terræ.

82:11 Who perished at Endor: and became as dung for the earth.

82:12 Pone principes eorum sicut Oreb, et Zeb, et Zebee, et Salmana : omnes principes eorum,

82:12 Make their princes like Oreb, and Zeb, and Zebee, and Salmana. All their princes,

82:13 qui dixerunt : Hæreditate possideamus sanctuarium Dei.

82:13 Who have said: Let us possess the sanctuary of God for an inheritance.

82:14 Deus meus, pone illos ut rotam, et sicut stipulam ante faciem venti.

82:14 O my God, make them like a wheel; and as stubble before the wind.

82:15 Sicut ignis qui comburit silvam, et sicut flamma comburens montes,

82:15 As fire which burneth the wood: and as a flame burning mountains:

82:16 ita persequeris illos in tempestate tua, et in ira tua turbabis eos.

82:16 So shalt thou pursue them with thy tempest: and shalt trouble them in thy wrath.

82:17 Imple facies eorum ignominia, et quærent nomen tuum, Domine.

82:17 Fill their faces with shame; and they shall seek thy name, O Lord.

82:18 Erubescant, et conturbentur in sæculum sæculi, et confundantur, et pereant.

82:18 Let them be ashamed and troubled for ever and ever: and let them be confounded and perish.

82:19 Et cognoscant quia nomen tibi Dominus : tu solus Altissimus in omni terra.

82:19 And let them know that the Lord is thy name: thou alone art the most High over all the earth.

Chapter 83

83:1 In finem, pro torcularibus filiis Core. Psalmus.

83:1 Unto the end, for the winepresses, a psalm for the sons of Core.

83:2 Quam dilecta tabernacula tua, Domine virtutum !

83:2 How lovely are thy tabernacles, O Lord of hosts!

83:3 Concupiscit, et deficit anima mea in atria Domini ; cor meum et caro mea exsultaverunt in Deum vivum.

83:3 my soul longeth and fainteth for the courts of the Lord. My heart and my flesh have rejoiced in the living God.

83:4 Etenim passer invenit sibi domum, et turtur nidum sibi, ubi ponat pullos suos : altaria tua, Domine virtutum, rex meus, et Deus meus.

83:4 For the sparrow hath found herself a house, and the turtle a nest for herself where she may lay her young ones: Thy altars, O Lord of hosts, my king and my God.

83:5 Beati qui habitant in domo tua, Domine ; in sæcula sæculorum laudabunt te.

83:5 Blessed are they that dwell in thy house, O Lord: they shall praise thee for ever and ever.

83:6 Beatus vir cujus est auxilium abs te : ascensiones in corde suo disposuit,

83:6 Blessed is the man whose help is from thee: in his heart he hath disposed to ascend by steps,

83:7 in valle lacrimarum, in loco quem posuit.

83:7 In the vale of tears, in the place which he hath set.

83:8 Etenim benedictionem dabit legislator ; ibunt de virtute in virtutem : videbitur Deus deorum in Sion.

83:8 For the lawgiver shall give a blessing, they shall go from virtue to virtue: the God of gods shall be seen in Sion.

83:9 Domine Deus virtutum, exaudi orationem meam ; auribus percipe, Deus Jacob.

83:9 O Lord God of hosts, hear my prayer: give ear, O God of Jacob.

83:10 Protector noster, aspice, Deus, et respice in faciem christi tui.

83:10 Behold, O God our protector: and look on the face of thy Christ.

83:11 Quia melior est dies una in atriis tuis super millia ; elegi abjectus esse in domo Dei mei magis quam habitare in tabernaculis peccatorum.

83:11 For better is one day in thy courts above thousands. I have chosen to be an abject in the house of my God, rather than to dwell in the tabernacles of sinners.

83:12 Quia misericordiam et veritatem diligit Deus : gratiam et gloriam dabit Dominus.

83:12 For God loveth mercy and truth: the Lord will give grace and glory.

83:13 Non privabit bonis eos qui ambulant in innocentia : Domine virtutum, beatus homo qui sperat in te.

83:13 He will not deprive of good things them that walk in innocence: O Lord of hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth in thee.

Chapter 84

84:1 In finem, filiis Core. Psalmus.

84:1 Unto the end, for the sons of Core, a psalm.

84:2 Benedixisti, Domine, terram tuam ; avertisti captivitatem Jacob.

84:2 Lord, thou hast blessed thy land: thou hast turned away the captivity of Jacob.

84:3 Remisisti iniquitatem plebis tuæ ; operuisti omnia peccata eorum.

84:3 Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people: thou hast covered all their sins.

84:4 Mitigasti omnem iram tuam ; avertisti ab ira indignationis tuæ.

84:4 Thou hast mitigated all thy anger: thou hast turned away from the wrath of thy indignation.

84:5 Converte nos, Deus salutaris noster, et averte iram tuam a nobis.

84:5 Convert us, O God our saviour: and turn off thy anger from us.

84:6 Numquid in æternum irasceris nobis ? aut extendes iram tuam a generatione in generationem ?

84:6 Wilt thou be angry with us for ever: or wilt thou extend thy wrath from generation to generation?

84:7 Deus, tu conversus vivificabis nos, et plebs tua lætabitur in te.

84:7 Thou wilt turn, O God, and bring us to life: and thy people shall rejoice in thee.

84:8 Ostende nobis, Domine, misericordiam tuam, et salutare tuum da nobis.

84:8 Shew us, O Lord, thy mercy; and grant us thy salvation.

84:9 Audiam quid loquatur in me Dominus Deus, quoniam loquetur pacem in plebem suam, et super sanctos suos, et in eos qui convertuntur ad cor.

84:9 I will hear what the Lord God will speak in me: for he will speak peace unto his people: And unto his saints: and unto them that are converted to the heart.

84:10 Verumtamen prope timentes eum salutare ipsius, ut inhabitet gloria in terra nostra.

84:10 Surely his salvation is near to them that fear him : that glory may dwell in our land.

84:11 Misericordia et veritas obviaverunt sibi ; justitia et pax osculatæ sunt.

84:11 Mercy and truth have met each other: justice and peace have kissed.

84:12 Veritas de terra orta est, et justitia de cælo prospexit.

84:12 Truth is sprung out of the earth: and justice hath looked down from heaven.

84:13 Etenim Dominus dabit benignitatem, et terra nostra dabit fructum suum.

84:13 For the Lord will give goodness: and our earth shall yield her fruit.

84:14 Justitia ante eum ambulabit, et ponet in via gressus suos.

84:14 Justice shall walk before him: and he shall set his steps in the way.

Chapter 85

85:1 Oratio ipsi David. Inclina, Domine, aurem tuam et exaudi me, quoniam inops et pauper sum ego.

85:1 A prayer for David himself. Incline thy ear, O Lord, and hear me: for I am needy and poor.

85:2 Custodi animam meam, quoniam sanctus sum ; salvum fac servum tuum, Deus meus, sperantem in te.

85:2 Preserve my soul, for I am holy: save thy servant, O my God, that trusteth in thee.

85:3 Miserere mei, Domine, quoniam ad te clamavi tota die ;

85:3 Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I have cried to thee all the day.

85:4 lætifica animam servi tui, quoniam ad te, Domine, animam meam levavi.

85:4 Give joy to the soul of thy servant, for to thee, O Lord, I have lifted up my soul.

85:5 Quoniam tu, Domine, suavis et mitis, et multæ misericordiæ omnibus invocantibus te.

85:5 For thou, O Lord, art sweet and mild: and plenteous in mercy to all that call upon thee.

85:6 Auribus percipe, Domine, orationem meam, et intende voci deprecationis meæ.

85:6 Give ear, O Lord, to my prayer: and attend to the voice of my petition.

85:7 In die tribulationis meæ clamavi ad te, quia exaudisti me.

85:7 I have called upon thee in the day of my trouble: because thou hast heard me.

85:8 Non est similis tui in diis, Domine, et non est secundum opera tua.

85:8 There is none among the gods like unto thee, O Lord: and there is none according to thy works.

85:9 Omnes gentes quascumque fecisti venient, et adorabunt coram te, Domine, et glorificabunt nomen tuum.

85:9 All the nations thou hast made shall come and adore before thee, O Lord: and they shall glorify thy name.

85:10 Quoniam magnus es tu, et faciens mirabilia ; tu es Deus solus.

85:10 For thou art great and dost wonderful things: thou art God alone.

85:11 Deduc me, Domine, in via tua, et ingrediar in veritate tua ; lætetur cor meum, ut timeat nomen tuum.

85:11 Conduct me, O Lord, in thy way, and I will walk in thy truth: let my heart rejoice that it may fear thy name.

85:12 Confitebor tibi, Domine Deus meus, in toto corde meo, et glorificabo nomen tuum in æternum :

85:12 I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with my whole heart, and I will glorify thy name for ever:

85:13 quia misericordia tua magna est super me, et eruisti animam meam ex inferno inferiori.

85:13 For thy mercy is great towards me: and thou hast delivered my soul out of the lower hell.

85:14 Deus, iniqui insurrexerunt super me, et synagoga potentium quæsierunt animam meam : et non proposuerunt te in conspectu suo.

85:14 O God, the wicked are risen up against me, and the assembly of the mighty have sought my soul: and they have not set thee before their eyes.

85:15 Et tu, Domine Deus, miserator et misericors ; patiens, et multæ misericordiæ, et verax.

85:15 And thou, O Lord, art a God of compassion, and merciful, patient, and of much mercy, and true.

85:16 Respice in me, et miserere mei ; da imperium tuum puero tuo, et salvum fac filium ancillæ tuæ.

85:16 O look upon me, and have mercy on me: give thy command to thy servant, and save the son of thy handmaid.

85:17 Fac mecum signum in bonum, ut videant qui oderunt me, et confundantur : quoniam tu, Domine, adjuvisti me, et consolatus es me.

85:17 Shew me a token for good: that they who hate me may see, and be confounded, because thou, O Lord, hast helped me and hast comforted me.

Chapter 86

86:1 Filiis Core. Psalmus cantici. Fundamenta ejus in montibus sanctis ;

86:1 For the sons of Core, a psalm of a canticle. The foundations thereof are the holy mountains:

86:2 diligit Dominus portas Sion super omnia tabernacula Jacob.

86:2 The Lord loveth the gates of Sion above all the tabernacles of Jacob.

86:3 Gloriosa dicta sunt de te, civitas Dei !

86:3 Glorious things are said of thee, O city of God.

86:4 Memor ero Rahab et Babylonis, scientium me ; ecce alienigenæ, et Tyrus, et populus Æthiopum, hi fuerunt illic.

86:4 I will be mindful of Rahab and of Babylon knowing me. Behold the foreigners, and Tyre, and the people of the Ethiopians, these were there.

86:5 Numquid Sion dicet : Homo et homo natus est in ea, et ipse fundavit eam Altissimus ?

86:5 Shall not Sion say: This man and that man is born in her? and the Highest himself hath founded her.

86:6 Dominus narrabit in scripturis populorum et principum, horum qui fuerunt in ea.

86:6 The Lord shall tell in his writings of peoples and of princes, of them that have been in her.

86:7 Sicut lætantium omnium habitatio est in te.

86:7 The dwelling in thee is as it were of all rejoicing.

Chapter 87

87:1 Canticum Psalmi, filiis Core, in finem, pro Maheleth ad respondendum. Intellectus Eman Ezrahitæ.

87:1 A canticle of a psalm for the sons of Core: unto the end, for Maheleth, to answer understanding of Eman the Ezrahite.

87:2 Domine, Deus salutis meæ, in die clamavi et nocte coram te.

87:2 O Lord, the God of my salvation: I have cried in the day, and in the night before thee.

87:3 Intret in conspectu tuo oratio mea, inclina aurem tuam ad precem meam.

87:3 Let my prayer come in before thee: incline thy ear to my petition.

87:4 Quia repleta est malis anima mea, et vita mea inferno appropinquavit.

87:4 For my soul is filled with evils: and my life hath drawn nigh to hell.

87:5 Æstimatus sum cum descendentibus in lacum, factus sum sicut homo sine adjutorio,

87:5 I am counted among them that go down to the pit: I am become as a man without help,

87:6 inter mortuos liber ; sicut vulnerati dormientes in sepulchris, quorum non es memor amplius, et ipsi de manu tua repulsi sunt.

87:6 Free among the dead. Like the slain sleeping in the sepulchres, whom thou rememberest no more: and they are cut off from thy hand.

87:7 Posuerunt me in lacu inferiori, in tenebrosis, et in umbra mortis.

87:7 They have laid me in the lower pit: in the dark places, and in the shadow of death.

87:8 Super me confirmatus est furor tuus, et omnes fluctus tuos induxisti super me.

87:8 Thy wrath is strong over me: and all thy waves thou hast brought in upon me.

87:9 Longe fecisti notos meos a me ; posuerunt me abominationem sibi. Traditus sum, et non egrediebar ;

87:9 Thou hast put away my acquaintance far from me: they have set me an abomination to themselves. I was delivered up, and came not forth:

87:10 oculi mei languerunt præ inopia. Clamavi ad te, Domine, tota die ; expandi ad te manus meas.

87:10 My eyes languished through poverty. All the day I cried to thee, O Lord: I stretched out my hands to thee.

87:11 Numquid mortuis facies mirabilia ? aut medici suscitabunt, et confitebuntur tibi ?

87:11 Wilt thou shew wonders to the dead? or shall physicians raise to life, and give praise to thee?

87:12 Numquid narrabit aliquis in sepulchro misericordiam tuam, et veritatem tuam in perditione ?

87:12 Shall any one in the sepulchre declare thy mercy: and thy truth in destruction?

87:13 Numquid cognoscentur in tenebris mirabilia tua ? et justitia tua in terra oblivionis ?

87:13 Shall thy wonders be known in the dark; and thy justice in the land of forgetfulness?

87:14 Et ego ad te, Domine, clamavi, et mane oratio mea præveniet te.

87:14 But I, O Lord, have cried to thee: and in the morning my prayer shall prevent thee.

87:15 Ut quid, Domine, repellis orationem meam ; avertis faciem tuam a me ?

87:15 Lord, why castest thou off my prayer: why turnest thou away thy face from me?

87:16 Pauper sum ego, et in laboribus a juventute mea ; exaltatus autem, humiliatus sum et conturbatus.

87:16 I am poor, and in labours from my youth: and being exalted have been humbled and troubled.

87:17 In me transierunt iræ tuæ, et terrores tui conturbaverunt me :

87:17 Thy wrath hath come upon me: and thy terrors have troubled me.

87:18 circumdederunt me sicut aqua tota die ; circumdederunt me simul.

87:18 They have come round about me like water all the day: they have compassed me about together.

87:19 Elongasti a me amicum et proximum, et notos meos a miseria.

87:19 Friend and neighbour thou hast put far from me: and my acquaintance, because of misery.

Chapter 88

88:1 Intellectus Ethan Ezrahitæ.

88:1 Of understanding, for Ethan the Ezrahite.

88:2 Misericordias Domini in æternum cantabo ; in generationem et generationem annuntiabo veritatem tuam in ore meo.

88:2 The mercies of the Lord I will sing for ever. I will shew forth thy truth with my mouth to generation and generation.

88:3 Quoniam dixisti : In æternum misericordia ædificabitur in cælis ; præparabitur veritas tua in eis.

88:3 For thou hast said: Mercy shall be built up for ever in the heavens: thy truth shall be prepared in them.

88:4 Disposui testamentum electis meis ; juravi David servo meo :

88:4 I have made a covenant with my elect: I have sworn to David my servant:

88:5 Usque in æternum præparabo semen tuum, et ædificabo in generationem et generationem sedem tuam.

88:5 Thy seed will I settle for ever. And I will build up thy throne unto generation and generation.

88:6 Confitebuntur cæli mirabilia tua, Domine ; etenim veritatem tuam in ecclesia sanctorum.

88:6 The heavens shall confess thy wonders, O Lord: and thy truth in the church of the saints.

88:7 Quoniam quis in nubibus æquabitur Domino ; similis erit Deo in filiis Dei ?

88:7 For who in the clouds can be compared to the Lord: or who among the sons of God shall be like to God?

88:8 Deus, qui glorificatur in consilio sanctorum, magnus et terribilis super omnes qui in circuitu ejus sunt.

88:8 God, who is glorified in the assembly of the saints: great and terrible above all them that are about him.

88:9 Domine Deus virtutum, quis similis tibi ? potens es, Domine, et veritas tua in circuitu tuo.

88:9 O Lord God of hosts, who is like to thee? thou art mighty, O Lord, and thy truth is round about thee.

88:10 Tu dominaris potestati maris ; motum autem fluctuum ejus tu mitigas.

88:10 Thou rulest the power of the sea: and appeasest the motion of the waves thereof.

88:11 Tu humiliasti, sicut vulneratum, superbum ; in brachio virtutis tuæ dispersisti inimicos tuos.

88:11 Thou hast humbled the proud one, as one that is slain: with the arm of thy strength thou hast scattered thy enemies.

88:12 Tui sunt cæli, et tua est terra : orbem terræ, et plenitudinem ejus tu fundasti ;

88:12 Thine are the heavens, and thine is the earth: the world and the fulness thereof thou hast founded:

88:13 aquilonem et mare tu creasti. Thabor et Hermon in nomine tuo exsultabunt :

88:13 The north and the sea thou hast created. Thabor and Hermon shall rejoice in thy name:

88:14 tuum brachium cum potentia. Firmetur manus tua, et exaltetur dextera tua :

88:14 Thy arm is with might. Let thy hand be strengthened, and thy right hand exalted:

88:15 justitia et judicium præparatio sedis tuæ : misericordia et veritas præcedent faciem tuam.

88:15 Justice and judgment are the preparation of thy throne. Mercy and truth shall go before thy face:

88:16 Beatus populus qui scit jubilationem : Domine, in lumine vultus tui ambulabunt,

88:16 Blessed is the people that knoweth jubilation. They shall walk, O Lord, in the light of thy countenance:

88:17 et in nomine tuo exsultabunt tota die, et in justitia tua exaltabuntur.

88:17 And in thy name they shall rejoice all the day, and in thy justice they shall be exalted.

88:18 Quoniam gloria virtutis eorum tu es, et in beneplacito tuo exaltabitur cornu nostrum.

88:18 For thou art the glory of their strength: and in thy good pleasure shall our horn be exalted.

88:19 Quia Domini est assumptio nostra, et sancti Israël regis nostri.

88:19 For our protection is of the Lord, and of our king the holy one of Israel.

88:20 Tunc locutus es in visione sanctis tuis, et dixisti : Posui adjutorium in potente, et exaltavi electum de plebe mea.

88:20 Then thou spokest in a vision to thy saints, and saidst: I have laid help upon one that is mighty, and have exalted one chosen out of my people.

88:21 Inveni David, servum meum ; oleo sancto meo unxi eum.

88:21 I have found David my servant: with my holy oil I have anointed him.

88:22 Manus enim mea auxiliabitur ei, et brachium meum confortabit eum.

88:22 For my hand shall help him: and my arm shall strengthen him.

88:23 Nihil proficiet inimicus in eo, et filius iniquitatis non apponet nocere ei.

88:23 The enemy shall have no advantage over him: nor the son of iniquity have power to hurt him.

88:24 Et concidam a facie ipsius inimicos ejus, et odientes eum in fugam convertam.

88:24 And I will cut down his enemies before his face; and them that hate him I will put to flight.

88:25 Et veritas mea et misericordia mea cum ipso, et in nomine meo exaltabitur cornu ejus.

88:25 And my truth and my mercy shall be with him: and in my name shall his horn be exalted.

88:26 Et ponam in mari manum ejus, et in fluminibus dexteram ejus.

88:26 And I will set his hand in the sea; and his right hand in the rivers.

88:27 Ipse invocabit me : Pater meus es tu, Deus meus, et susceptor salutis meæ.

88:27 He shall cry out to me: Thou art my father: my God, and the support of my salvation.

88:28 Et ego primogenitum ponam illum, excelsum præ regibus terræ.

88:28 And I will make him my firstborn, high above the kings of the earth.

88:29 In æternum servabo illi misericordiam meam, et testamentum meum fidele ipsi.

88:29 I will keep my mercy for him for ever: and my covenant faithful to him.

88:30 Et ponam in sæculum sæculi semen ejus, et thronum ejus sicut dies cæli.

88:30 And I will make his seed to endure for evermore: and his throne as the days of heaven.

88:31 Si autem dereliquerint filii ejus legem meam, et in judiciis meis non ambulaverint ;

88:31 And if his children forsake my law, and walk not in my judgments:

88:32 si justitias meas profanaverint, et mandata mea non custodierint :

88:32 If they profane my justices: and keep not my commandments:

88:33 visitabo in virga iniquitates eorum, et in verberibus peccata eorum ;

88:33 I will visit their iniquities with a rod and their sins with stripes.

88:34 misericordiam autem meam non dispergam ab eo, neque nocebo in veritate mea,

88:34 But my mercy I will not take away from him: nor will I suffer my truth to fail.

88:35 neque profanabo testamentum meum : et quæ procedunt de labiis meis non faciam irrita.

88:35 Neither will I profane my covenant: and the words that proceed from my mouth I will not make void.

88:36 Semel juravi in sancto meo, si David mentiar :

88:36 Once have I sworn by my holiness: I will not lie unto David:

88:37 semen ejus in æternum manebit. Et thronus ejus sicut sol in conspectu meo,

88:37 His seed shall endure for ever.

88:38 et sicut luna perfecta in æternum, et testis in cælo fidelis.

88:38 And his throne as the sun before me: and as the moon perfect for ever, and a faithful witness in heaven.

88:39 Tu vero repulisti et despexisti ; distulisti christum tuum.

88:39 But thou hast rejected and despised: thou hast been angry with my anointed.

88:40 Evertisti testamentum servi tui ; profanasti in terra sanctuarium ejus.

88:40 Thou hast overthrown the covenant of thy servant: thou hast profaned his sanctuary on the earth.

88:41 Destruxisti omnes sepes ejus ; posuisti firmamentum ejus formidinem.

88:41 Thou hast broken down all his hedges: thou hast made his strength fear.

88:42 Diripuerunt eum omnes transeuntes viam ; factus est opprobrium vicinis suis.

88:42 All that pass by the way have robbed him: he is become a reproach to his neighbours.

88:43 Exaltasti dexteram deprimentium eum ; lætificasti omnes inimicos ejus.

88:43 Thou hast set up the right hand of them that oppress him: thou hast made all his enemies to rejoice.

88:44 Avertisti adjutorium gladii ejus, et non es auxiliatus ei in bello.

88:44 Thou hast turned away the help of his sword; and hast not assisted him in battle.

88:45 Destruxisti eum ab emundatione, et sedem ejus in terram collisisti.

88:45 Thou hast made his purification to cease: and thou hast cast his throne down to the ground.

88:46 Minorasti dies temporis ejus ; perfudisti eum confusione.

88:46 Thou hast shortened the days of his time: thou hast covered him with confusion.

88:47 Usquequo, Domine, avertis in finem ? exardescet sicut ignis ira tua ?

88:47 How long, O Lord, turnest thou away unto the end? shall thy anger burn like fire?

88:48 Memorare quæ mea substantia : numquid enim vane constituisti omnes filios hominum ?

88:48 Remember what my substance is: for hast thou made all the children of men in vain?

88:49 Quis est homo qui vivet et non videbit mortem ? eruet animam suam de manu inferi ?

88:49 Who is the man that shall live, and not see death: that shall deliver his soul from the hand of hell?

88:50 Ubi sunt misericordiæ tuæ antiquæ, Domine, sicut jurasti David in veritate tua ?

88:50 Lord, where are thy ancient mercies, according to what thou didst swear to David in thy truth?

88:51 Memor esto, Domine, opprobrii servorum tuorum, quod continui in sinu meo, multarum gentium :

88:51 Be mindful, O Lord, of the reproach of thy servants (which I have held in my bosom) of many nations:

88:52 quod exprobraverunt inimici tui, Domine ; quod exprobraverunt commutationem christi tui.

88:52 Wherewith thy enemies have reproached, O Lord; wherewith they have reproached the change of thy anointed.

88:53 Benedictus Dominus in æternum. Fiat, fiat.

88:53 Blessed be the Lord for evermore. So be it. So be it.

Chapter 89

89:1 Oratio Moysi, hominis Dei. Domine, refugium factus es nobis a generatione in generationem.

89:1 A prayer of Moses the man of God. Lord, thou hast been our refuge from generation to generation.

89:2 Priusquam montes fierent, aut formaretur terra et orbis, a sæculo et usque in sæculum tu es, Deus.

89:2 Before the mountains were made, or the earth and the world was formed; from eternity and to eternity thou art God.

89:3 Ne avertas hominem in humilitatem : et dixisti : Convertimini, filii hominum.

89:3 Turn not man away to be brought low: and thou hast said: Be converted, O ye sons of men.

89:4 Quoniam mille anni ante oculos tuos tamquam dies hesterna quæ præteriit : et custodia in nocte

89:4 For a thousand years in thy sight are as yesterday, which is past. And as a watch in the night,

89:5 quæ pro nihilo habentur, eorum anni erunt.

89:5 Things that are counted nothing, shall their years be.

89:6 Mane sicut herba transeat ; mane floreat, et transeat ; vespere decidat, induret, et arescat.

89:6 In the morning man shall grow up like grass; in the morning he shall flourish and pass away: in the evening he shall fall, grow dry, and wither.

89:7 Quia defecimus in ira tua, et in furore tuo turbati sumus.

89:7 For in thy wrath we have fainted away: and are troubled in thy indignation.

89:8 Posuisti iniquitates nostras in conspectu tuo ; sæculum nostrum in illuminatione vultus tui.

89:8 Thou hast set our iniquities before thy eyes: our life in the light of thy countenance.

89:9 Quoniam omnes dies nostri defecerunt, et in ira tua defecimus. Anni nostri sicut aranea meditabuntur ;

89:9 For all our days are spent; and in thy wrath we have fainted away. Our years shall be considered as a spider:

89:10 dies annorum nostrorum in ipsis septuaginta anni. Si autem in potentatibus octoginta anni, et amplius eorum labor et dolor ; quoniam supervenit mansuetudo, et corripiemur.

89:10 The days of our years in them are threescore and ten years. But if in the strong they be fourscore years: and what is more of them is labour and sorrow. For mildness is come upon us: and we shall be corrected.

89:11 Quis novit potestatem iræ tuæ, et præ timore tuo iram tuam

89:11 Who knoweth the power of thy anger, and for thy fear

89:12 dinumerare ? Dexteram tuam sic notam fac, et eruditos corde in sapientia.

89:12 Can number thy wrath? So make thy right hand known: and men learned in heart, in wisdom.

89:13 Convertere, Domine ; usquequo ? et deprecabilis esto super servos tuos.

89:13 Return, O Lord, how long? and be entreated in favour of thy servants.

89:14 Repleti sumus mane misericordia tua ; et exsultavimus, et delectati sumus omnibus diebus nostris.

89:14 We are filled in the morning with thy mercy: and we have rejoiced, and are delighted all our days.

89:15 Lætati sumus pro diebus quibus nos humiliasti ; annis quibus vidimus mala.

89:15 We have rejoiced for the days in which thou hast humbled us: for the years in which we have seen evils.

89:16 Respice in servos tuos et in opera tua, et dirige filios eorum.

89:16 Look upon thy servants and upon their works: and direct their children.

89:17 Et sit splendor Domini Dei nostri super nos, et opera manuum nostrarum dirige super nos, et opus manuum nostrarum dirige.

89:17 And let the brightness of the Lord our God be upon us: and direct thou the works of our hands over us; yea, the work of our hands do thou direct.

Chapter 90

90:1 Laus cantici David. Qui habitat in adjutorio Altissimi, in protectione Dei cæli commorabitur.

90:1 The praise of a canticle for David. He that dwelleth in the aid of the most High, shall abide under the protection of the God of Jacob.

90:2 Dicet Domino : Susceptor meus es tu, et refugium meum ; Deus meus, sperabo in eum.

90:2 He shall say to the Lord: Thou art my protector, and my refuge: my God, in him will I trust.

90:3 Quoniam ipse liberavit me de laqueo venantium, et a verbo aspero.

90:3 For he hath delivered me from the snare of the hunters: and from the sharp word.

90:4 Scapulis suis obumbrabit tibi, et sub pennis ejus sperabis.

90:4 He will overshadow thee with his shoulders: and under his wings thou shalt trust.

90:5 Scuto circumdabit te veritas ejus : non timebis a timore nocturno ;

90:5 His truth shall compass thee with a shield: thou shalt not be afraid of the terror of the night.

90:6 a sagitta volante in die, a negotio perambulante in tenebris, ab incursu, et dæmonio meridiano.

90:6 Of the arrow that flieth in the day, of the business that walketh about in the dark: of invasion, or of the noonday devil.

90:7 Cadent a latere tuo mille, et decem millia a dextris tuis ; ad te autem non appropinquabit.

90:7 A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand: but it shall not come nigh thee.

90:8 Verumtamen oculis tuis considerabis, et retributionem peccatorum videbis.

90:8 But thou shalt consider with thy eyes: and shalt see the reward of the wicked.

90:9 Quoniam tu es, Domine, spes mea ; Altissimum posuisti refugium tuum.

90:9 Because thou, O Lord, art my hope: thou hast made the most High thy refuge.

90:10 Non accedet ad te malum, et flagellum non appropinquabit tabernaculo tuo.

90:10 There shall no evil come to thee: nor shall the scourge come near thy dwelling.

90:11 Quoniam angelis suis mandavit de te, ut custodiant te in omnibus viis tuis.

90:11 For he hath given his angels charge over thee; to keep thee in all thy ways.

90:12 In manibus portabunt te, ne forte offendas ad lapidem pedem tuum.

90:12 In their hands they shall bear thee up: lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.

90:13 Super aspidem et basiliscum ambulabis, et conculcabis leonem et draconem.

90:13 Thou shalt walk upon the asp and the basilisk: and thou shalt trample under foot the lion and the dragon.

90:14 Quoniam in me speravit, liberabo eum ; protegam eum, quoniam cognovit nomen meum.

90:14 Because he hoped in me I will deliver him: I will protect him because he hath known my name.

90:15 Clamabit ad me, et ego exaudiam eum ; cum ipso sum in tribulatione : eripiam eum, et glorificabo eum.

90:15 He shall cry to me, and I will hear him: I am with him in tribulation, I will deliver him, and I will glorify him.

90:16 Longitudine dierum replebo eum, et ostendam illi salutare meum.

90:16 I will fill him with length of days; and I will shew him my salvation.

Chapter 91

91:1 Psalmus cantici, in die sabbati.

91:1 A psalm of a canticle on the sabbath day.

91:2 Bonum est confiteri Domino, et psallere nomini tuo, Altissime :

91:2 It is good to give praise to the Lord: and to sing to thy name, O most High.

91:3 ad annuntiandum mane misericordiam tuam, et veritatem tuam per noctem,

91:3 To shew forth thy mercy in the morning, and thy truth in the night:

91:4 in decachordo, psalterio ; cum cantico, in cithara.

91:4 Upon an instrument of ten strings, upon the psaltery: with a canticle upon the harp.

91:5 Quia delectasti me, Domine, in factura tua ; et in operibus manuum tuarum exsultabo.

91:5 For thou hast given me, O Lord, a delight in thy doings: and in the works of thy hands I shall rejoice.

91:6 Quam magnificata sunt opera tua, Domine ! nimis profundæ factæ sunt cogitationes tuæ.

91:6 O Lord, how great are thy works! thy thoughts are exceeding deep.

91:7 Vir insipiens non cognoscet, et stultus non intelliget hæc.

91:7 The senseless man shall not know: nor will the fool understand these things.

91:8 Cum exorti fuerint peccatores sicut fœnum, et apparuerint omnes qui operantur iniquitatem, ut intereant in sæculum sæculi :

91:8 When the wicked shall spring up as grass: and all the workers of iniquity shall appear: That they may perish for ever and ever:

91:9 tu autem Altissimus in æternum, Domine.

91:9 But thou, O Lord, art most high for evermore.

91:10 Quoniam ecce inimici tui, Domine, quoniam ecce inimici tui peribunt ; et dispergentur omnes qui operantur iniquitatem.

91:10 For behold thy enemies, O Lord, for behold thy enemies shall perish: and all the workers of iniquity shall be scattered.

91:11 Et exaltabitur sicut unicornis cornu meum, et senectus mea in misericordia uberi.

91:11 But my horn shall be exalted like that of the unicorn: and my old age in plentiful mercy.

91:12 Et despexit oculus meus inimicos meos, et in insurgentibus in me malignantibus audiet auris mea.

91:12 My eye also hath looked down upon my enemies: and my ear shall hear of the downfall of the malignant that rise up against me.

91:13 Justus ut palma florebit ; sicut cedrus Libani multiplicabitur.

91:13 The just shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow up like the cedar of Libanus.

91:14 Plantati in domo Domini, in atriis domus Dei nostri florebunt.

91:14 They that are planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of the house of our God.

91:15 Adhuc multiplicabuntur in senecta uberi, et bene patientes erunt :

91:15 They shall still increase in a fruitful old age: and shall be well treated,

91:16 ut annuntient quoniam rectus Dominus Deus noster, et non est iniquitas in eo.

91:16 That they may shew, That the Lord our God is righteous, and there is no iniquity in him.

Chapter 92

92:1 Laus cantici ipsi David, in die ante sabbatum, quando fundata est terra. Dominus regnavit, decorem indutus est : indutus est Dominus fortitudinem, et præcinxit se. Etenim firmavit orbem terræ, qui non commovebitur.

92:1 The Lord hath reigned, he is clothed with beauty: the Lord is clothed with strength, and hath girded himself. For he hath established the world which shall not be moved.

92:2 Parata sedes tua ex tunc ; a sæculo tu es.

92:2 My throne is prepared from of old: thou art from everlasting.

92:3 Elevaverunt flumina, Domine, elevaverunt flumina vocem suam ; elevaverunt flumina fluctus suos,

92:3 The floods have lifted up, O Lord: the floods have lifted up their voice. The floods have lifted up their waves,

92:4 a vocibus aquarum multarum. Mirabiles elationes maris ; mirabilis in altis Dominus.

92:4 With the noise of many waters. Wonderful are the surges of the sea: wonderful is the Lord on high.

92:5 Testimonia tua credibilia facta sunt nimis ; domum tuam decet sanctitudo, Domine, in longitudinem dierum.

92:5 Thy testimonies are become exceedingly credible: holiness becometh thy house, O Lord, unto length of days.

Chapter 93

93:1 Psalmus ipsi David, quarta sabbati. Deus ultionum Dominus ; Deus ultionum libere egit.

93:1 The Lord is the God to whom revenge belongeth: the God of revenge hath acted freely.

93:2 Exaltare, qui judicas terram ; redde retributionem superbis.

93:2 Lift up thyself, thou that judgest the earth: render a reward to the proud.

93:3 Usquequo peccatores, Domine, usquequo peccatores gloriabuntur ;

93:3 How long shall sinners, O Lord: how long shall sinners glory?

93:4 effabuntur et loquentur iniquitatem ; loquentur omnes qui operantur injustitiam ?

93:4 Shall they utter, and speak iniquity: shall all speak who work injustice?

93:5 Populum tuum, Domine, humiliaverunt, et hæreditatem tuam vexaverunt.

93:5 Thy people, O Lord, they have brought low: and they have afflicted thy inheritance.

93:6 Viduam et advenam interfecerunt, et pupillos occiderunt.

93:6 They have slain the widow and the stranger: and they have murdered the fatherless.

93:7 Et dixerunt : Non videbit Dominus, nec intelliget Deus Jacob.

93:7 And they have said: The Lord shall not see: neither shall the God of Jacob understand.

93:8 Intelligite, insipientes in populo ; et stulti, aliquando sapite.

93:8 Understand, ye senseless among the people: and, you fools, be wise at last.

93:9 Qui plantavit aurem non audiet ? aut qui finxit oculum non considerat ?

93:9 He that planted the ear, shall he not hear? or he that formed the eye, doth he not consider?

93:10 Qui corripit gentes non arguet, qui docet hominem scientiam ?

93:10 He that chastiseth nations, shall he not rebuke: he that teacheth man knowledge?

93:11 Dominus scit cogitationes hominum, quoniam vanæ sunt.

93:11 The Lord knoweth the thoughts of men, that they are vain.

93:12 Beatus homo quem tu erudieris, Domine, et de lege tua docueris eum :

93:12 Blessed is the man whom thou shalt instruct, O Lord: and shalt teach him out of thy law.

93:13 ut mitiges ei a diebus malis, donec fodiatur peccatori fovea.

93:13 That thou mayst give him rest from the evil days: till a pit be dug for the wicked.

93:14 Quia non repellet Dominus plebem suam, et hæreditatem suam non derelinquet,

93:14 For the Lord will not cast off his people: neither will he forsake his own inheritance.

93:15 quoadusque justitia convertatur in judicium : et qui juxta illam, omnes qui recto sunt corde.

93:15 Until justice be turned into judgment: and they that are near it are all the upright in heart.

93:16 Quis consurget mihi adversus malignantes ? aut quis stabit mecum adversus operantes iniquitatem ?

93:16 Who shall rise up for me against the evildoers? or who shall stand with me against the workers of iniquity?

93:17 Nisi quia Dominus adjuvit me, paulominus habitasset in inferno anima mea.

93:17 Unless the Lord had been my helper, my soul had almost dwelt in hell.

93:18 Si dicebam : Motus est pes meus : misericordia tua, Domine, adjuvabat me.

93:18 If I said: My foot is moved: thy mercy, O Lord, assisted me.

93:19 Secundum multitudinem dolorum meorum in corde meo, consolationes tuæ lætificaverunt animam meam.

93:19 According to the multitude of my sorrows in my heart, thy comforts have given joy to my soul.

93:20 Numquid adhæret tibi sedes iniquitatis, qui fingis laborem in præcepto ?

93:20 Doth the seat of iniquity stick to thee, who framest labour in commandment?

93:21 Captabunt in animam justi, et sanguinem innocentem condemnabunt.

93:21 They will hunt after the soul of the just, and will condemn innocent blood.

93:22 Et factus est mihi Dominus in refugium, et Deus meus in adjutorium spei meæ.

93:22 But the Lord is my refuge: and my God the help of my hope.

93:23 Et reddet illis iniquitatem ipsorum, et in malitia eorum disperdet eos : disperdet illos Dominus Deus noster.

93:23 And he will render them their iniquity : and in their malice he will destroy them: the Lord our God will destroy them.

Chapter 94

94:1 Laus cantici ipsi David. Venite, exsultemus Domino ; jubilemus Deo salutari nostro ;

94:1 Come let us praise the Lord with joy: let us joyfully sing to God our saviour.

94:2 præoccupemus faciem ejus in confessione, et in psalmis jubilemus ei :

94:2 Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving; and make a joyful noise to him with psalms.

94:3 quoniam Deus magnus Dominus, et rex magnus super omnes deos.

94:3 For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above all gods.

94:4 Quia in manu ejus sunt omnes fines terræ, et altitudines montium ipsius sunt ;

94:4 For in his hand are all the ends of the earth: and the heights of the mountains are his.

94:5 quoniam ipsius est mare, et ipse fecit illud, et siccam manus ejus formaverunt.

94:5 For the sea is his, and he made it: and his hands formed the dry land.

94:6 Venite, adoremus, et procidamus, et ploremus ante Dominum qui fecit nos :

94:6 Come let us adore and fall down: and weep before the Lord that made us.

94:7 quia ipse est Dominus Deus noster, et nos populus pascuæ ejus, et oves manus ejus.

94:7 For he is the Lord our God: and we are the people of his pasture and the sheep of his hand.

94:8 Hodie si vocem ejus audieritis, nolite obdurare corda vestra

94:8 To day if you shall hear his voice, harden not your hearts:

94:9 sicut in irritatione, secundum diem tentationis in deserto, ubi tentaverunt me patres vestri : probaverunt me, et viderunt opera mea.

94:9 As in the provocation, according to the day of temptation in the wilderness: where your fathers tempted me, they proved me, and saw my works.

94:10 Quadraginta annis offensus fui generationi illi, et dixi : Semper hi errant corde.

94:10 Forty years long was I offended with that generation, and I said: These always err in heart.

94:11 Et isti non cognoverunt vias meas : ut juravi in ira mea : Si introibunt in requiem meam.

94:11 And these men have not known my ways: so I swore in my wrath that they shall not enter into my rest.

Chapter 95

95:1 Canticum ipsi David, quando domus ædificabatur post captivitatem. Cantate Domino canticum novum ; cantate Domino omnis terra.

95:1 A canticle for David himself, when the house was built after the captivity. Sing ye to the Lord a new canticle: sing to the Lord, all the earth.

95:2 Cantate Domino, et benedicite nomini ejus ; annuntiate de die in diem salutare ejus.

95:2 Sing ye to the Lord and bless his name: shew forth his salvation from day to day.

95:3 Annuntiate inter gentes gloriam ejus ; in omnibus populis mirabilia ejus.

95:3 Declare his glory among the Gentiles: his wonders among all people.

95:4 Quoniam magnus Dominus, et laudabilis nimis : terribilis est super omnes deos.

95:4 For the Lord is great, and exceedingly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods.

95:5 Quoniam omnes dii gentium dæmonia ; Dominus autem cælos fecit.

95:5 For all the gods of the Gentiles are devils: but the Lord made the heavens.

95:6 Confessio et pulchritudo in conspectu ejus ; sanctimonia et magnificentia in sanctificatione ejus.

95:6 Praise and beauty are before him: holiness and majesty in his sanctuary.

95:7 Afferte Domino, patriæ gentium, afferte Domino gloriam et honorem ;

95:7 Bring ye to the Lord, O ye kindreds of the Gentiles, bring ye to the Lord glory and honour:

95:8 afferte Domino gloriam nomini ejus. Tollite hostias, et introite in atria ejus ;

95:8 Bring to the Lord glory unto his name. Bring up sacrifices, and come into his courts:

95:9 adorate Dominum in atrio sancto ejus. Commoveatur a facie ejus universa terra ;

95:9 Adore ye the Lord in his holy court. Let all the earth be moved at his presence.

95:10 dicite in gentibus, quia Dominus regnavit. Etenim correxit orbem terræ, qui non commovebitur ; judicabit populos in æquitate.

95:10 Say ye among the Gentiles, the Lord hath reigned. For he hath corrected the world, which shall not be moved: he will judge the people with justice.

95:11 Lætentur cæli, et exsultet terra ; commoveatur mare et plenitudo ejus ;

95:11 Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad, let the sea be moved, and the fulness thereof:

95:12 gaudebunt campi, et omnia quæ in eis sunt. Tunc exsultabunt omnia ligna silvarum

95:12 The fields and all things that are in them shall be joyful. Then shall all the trees of the woods rejoice

95:13 a facie Domini, quia venit, quoniam venit judicare terram. Judicabit orbem terræ in æquitate, et populos in veritate sua.

95:13 before the face of the Lord, because he cometh: because he cometh to judge the earth. He shall judge the world with justice, and the people with his truth.

Chapter 96

96:1 Huic David, quando terra ejus restituta est. Dominus regnavit : exsultet terra ; lætentur insulæ multæ.

96:1 For the same David, when his land was restored again to him. The Lord hath reigned, let the earth rejoice: let many islands be glad.

96:2 Nubes et caligo in circuitu ejus ; justitia et judicium correctio sedis ejus.

96:2 Clouds and darkness are round about him: justice and judgment are the establishment of his throne.

96:3 Ignis ante ipsum præcedet, et inflammabit in circuitu inimicos ejus.

96:3 A fire shall go before him, and shall burn his enemies round about.

96:4 Illuxerunt fulgura ejus orbi terræ ; vidit, et commota est terra.

96:4 His lightnings have shone forth to the world: the earth saw and trembled.

96:5 Montes sicut cera fluxerunt a facie Domini ; a facie Domini omnis terra.

96:5 The mountains melted like wax, at the presence of the Lord: at the presence of the Lord of all the earth.

96:6 Annuntiaverunt cæli justitiam ejus, et viderunt omnes populi gloriam ejus.

96:6 The heavens declared his justice: and all people saw his glory.

96:7 Confundantur omnes qui adorant sculptilia, et qui gloriantur in simulacris suis. Adorate eum omnes angeli ejus.

96:7 Let them be all confounded that adore graven things, and that glory in their idols. Adore him, all you his angels:

96:8 Audivit, et lætata est Sion, et exsultaverunt filiæ Judæ propter judicia tua, Domine.

96:8 Sion heard, and was glad. And the daughters of Juda rejoiced, because of thy judgments, O Lord.

96:9 Quoniam tu Dominus altissimus super omnem terram ; nimis exaltatus es super omnes deos.

96:9 For thou art the most high Lord over all the earth: thou art exalted exceedingly above all gods.

96:10 Qui diligitis Dominum, odite malum : custodit Dominus animas sanctorum suorum ; de manu peccatoris liberabit eos.

96:10 You that love the Lord, hate evil: the Lord preserveth the souls of his saints, he will deliver them out of the hand of the sinner.

96:11 Lux orta est justo, et rectis corde lætitia.

96:11 Light is risen to the just, and joy to the right of heart.

96:12 Lætamini, justi, in Domino, et confitemini memoriæ sanctificationis ejus.

96:12 Rejoice, ye just, in the Lord: and give praise to the remembrance of his holiness.

Chapter 97

97:1 Psalmus ipsi David. Cantate Domino canticum novum, quia mirabilia fecit. Salvavit sibi dextera ejus, et brachium sanctum ejus.

97:1 A psalm for David himself. Sing ye to the Lord a new canticle: because he hath done wonderful things. His right hand hath wrought for him salvation, and his arm is holy.

97:2 Notum fecit Dominus salutare suum ; in conspectu gentium revelavit justitiam suam.

97:2 The Lord hath made known his salvation: he hath revealed his justice in the sight of the Gentiles.

97:3 Recordatus est misericordiæ suæ, et veritatis suæ domui Israël. Viderunt omnes termini terræ salutare Dei nostri.

97:3 He hath remembered his mercy and his truth toward the house of Israel. All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.

97:4 Jubilate Deo, omnis terra ; cantate, et exsultate, et psallite.

97:4 Sing joyfully to God, all the earth; make melody, rejoice and sing.

97:5 Psallite Domino in cithara ; in cithara et voce psalmi ;

97:5 Sing praise to the Lord on the harp, on the harp, and with the voice of a psalm:

97:6 in tubis ductilibus, et voce tubæ corneæ. Jubilate in conspectu regis Domini :

97:6 With long trumpets, and sound of cornet. Make a joyful noise before the Lord our king:

97:7 moveatur mare, et plenitudo ejus ; orbis terrarum, et qui habitant in eo.

97:7 Let the sea be moved and the fullness thereof: the world and they that dwell therein.

97:8 Flumina plaudent manu ; simul montes exsultabunt

97:8 The rivers shall clap their hands, the mountains shall rejoice together

97:9 a conspectu Domini : quoniam venit judicare terram. Judicabit orbem terrarum in justitia, et populos in æquitate.

97:9 At the presence of the Lord: because he cometh to judge the earth. He shall judge the world with justice, and the people with equity.

Chapter 98

98:1 Psalmus ipsi David. Dominus regnavit : irascantur populi ; qui sedet super cherubim : moveatur terra.

98:1 A psalm for David himself. The Lord hath reigned, let the people be angry: he that sitteth on the cherubims: let the earth be moved.

98:2 Dominus in Sion magnus, et excelsus super omnes populos.

98:2 The Lord is great in Sion, and high above all people.

98:3 Confiteantur nomini tuo magno, quoniam terribile et sanctum est,

98:3 Let them give praise to thy great name: for it is terrible and holy:

98:4 et honor regis judicium diligit. Tu parasti directiones ; judicium et justitiam in Jacob tu fecisti.

98:4 And the king's honour loveth judgment. Thou hast prepared directions: thou hast done judgment and justice in Jacob.

98:5 Exaltate Dominum Deum nostrum, et adorate scabellum pedum ejus, quoniam sanctum est.

98:5 Exalt ye the Lord our God, and adore his footstool, for it is holy.

98:6 Moyses et Aaron in sacerdotibus ejus, et Samuel inter eos qui invocant nomen ejus : invocabant Dominum, et ipse exaudiebat eos ;

98:6 Moses and Aaron among his priests: and Samuel among them that call upon his name. They called upon the Lord, and he heard them:

98:7 in columna nubis loquebatur ad eos. Custodiebant testimonia ejus, et præceptum quod dedit illis.

98:7 He spoke to them in the pillar of the cloud. They kept his testimonies, and the commandment which he gave them.

98:8 Domine Deus noster, tu exaudiebas eos ; Deus, tu propitius fuisti eis, et ulciscens in omnes adinventiones eorum.

98:8 Thou didst hear them, O Lord our God: thou wast a merciful God to them, and taking vengeance on all their inventions.

98:9 Exaltate Dominum Deum nostrum, et adorate in monte sancto ejus, quoniam sanctus Dominus Deus noster.

98:9 Exalt ye the Lord our God, and adore at his holy mountain: for the Lord our God is holy.

Chapter 99

99:1 Psalmus in confessione.

99:1 A psalm of praise.

99:2 Jubilate Deo, omnis terra ; servite Domino in lætitia. Introite in conspectu ejus in exsultatione.

99:2 Sing joyfully to God, all the earth: serve ye the Lord with gladness. Come in before his presence with exceeding great joy.

99:3 Scitote quoniam Dominus ipse est Deus ; ipse fecit nos, et non ipsi nos : populus ejus, et oves pascuæ ejus.

99:3 Know ye that the Lord he is God: he made us, and not we ourselves. We are his people and the sheep of his pasture.

99:4 Introite portas ejus in confessione ; atria ejus in hymnis : confitemini illi. Laudate nomen ejus,

99:4 Go ye into his gates with praise, into his courts with hymns: and give glory to him. Praise ye his name:

99:5 quoniam suavis est Dominus, in æternum misericordia ejus, et usque in generationem et generationem veritas ejus.

99:5 For the Lord is sweet, his mercy endureth for ever, and his truth to generation and generation.

Chapter 100

100:1 Psalmus ipsi David. Misericordiam et judicium cantabo tibi, Domine ; psallam,

100:1 A psalm for David himself. Mercy and judgment I will sing to thee, O Lord: I will sing,

100:2 et intelligam in via immaculata : quando venies ad me ? Perambulabam in innocentia cordis mei, in medio domus meæ.

100:2 And I will understand in the unspotted way, when thou shalt come to me. I walked in the innocence of my heart, in the midst of my house.

100:3 Non proponebam ante oculos meos rem injustam ; facientes prævaricationes odivi ; non adhæsit mihi

100:3 I will not set before my eyes any unjust thing: I hated the workers of iniquities.

100:4 cor pravum ; declinantem a me malignum non cognoscebam.

100:4 The perverse heart did not cleave to me: and the malignant, that turned aside from me, I would not know.

100:5 Detrahentem secreto proximo suo, hunc persequebar : superbo oculo, et insatiabili corde, cum hoc non edebam.

100:5 The man that in private detracted his neighbour, him did I persecute. With him that had a proud eye, and an unsatiable heart, I would not eat.

100:6 Oculi mei ad fideles terræ, ut sedeant mecum ; ambulans in via immaculata, hic mihi ministrabat.

100:6 My eyes were upon the faithful of the earth, to sit with me: the man that walked in the perfect way, he served me.

100:7 Non habitabit in medio domus meæ qui facit superbiam ; qui loquitur iniqua non direxit in conspectu oculorum meorum.

100:7 He that worketh pride shall not dwell in the midst of my house: he that speaketh unjust things did not prosper before my eyes.

100:8 In matutino interficiebam omnes peccatores terræ, ut disperderem de civitate Domini omnes operantes iniquitatem.

100:8 In the morning I put to death all the wicked of the land: that I might cut off all the workers of iniquity from the city of the Lord.

Chapter 101

101:1 Oratio pauperis, cum anxius fuerit, et in conspectu Domini effuderit precem suam.

101:1 The prayer of the poor man, when he was anxious, and poured out his supplication before the Lord.

101:2 Domine, exaudi orationem meam, et clamor meus ad te veniat.

101:2 Hear, O Lord, my prayer: and let my cry come to thee.

101:3 Non avertas faciem tuam a me : in quacumque die tribulor, inclina ad me aurem tuam ; in quacumque die invocavero te, velociter exaudi me.

101:3 Turn not away thy face from me: in the day when I am in trouble, incline thy ear to me. In what day soever I shall call upon thee, hear me speedily.

101:4 Quia defecerunt sicut fumus dies mei, et ossa mea sicut cremium aruerunt.

101:4 For my days are vanished like smoke, and my bones are grown dry like fuel for the fire.

101:5 Percussus sum ut fœnum, et aruit cor meum, quia oblitus sum comedere panem meum.

101:5 I am smitten as grass, and my heart is withered: because I forgot to eat my bread.

101:6 A voce gemitus mei adhæsit os meum carni meæ.

101:6 Through the voice of my groaning, my bone hath cleaved to my flesh.

101:7 Similis factus sum pellicano solitudinis ; factus sum sicut nycticorax in domicilio.

101:7 I am become like to a pelican of the wilderness: I am like a night raven in the house.

101:8 Vigilavi, et factus sum sicut passer solitarius in tecto.

101:8 I have watched, and am become as a sparrow all alone on the housetop.

101:9 Tota die exprobrabant mihi inimici mei, et qui laudabant me adversum me jurabant :

101:9 All the day long my enemies reproached me: and they that praised me did swear against me.

101:10 quia cinerem tamquam panem manducabam, et potum meum cum fletu miscebam,

101:10 For I did eat ashes like bread, and mingled my drink with weeping.

101:11 a facie iræ et indignationis tuæ : quia elevans allisisti me.

101:11 Because of thy anger and indignation: for having lifted me up thou hast thrown me down.

101:12 Dies mei sicut umbra declinaverunt, et ego sicut fœnum arui.

101:12 My days have declined like a shadow, and I am withered like grass.

101:13 Tu autem, Domine, in æternum permanes, et memoriale tuum in generationem et generationem.

101:13 But thou, O Lord, endurest for ever: and thy memorial to all generations.

101:14 Tu exsurgens misereberis Sion, quia tempus miserendi ejus, quia venit tempus :

101:14 Thou shalt arise and have mercy on Sion: for it is time to have mercy on it, for the time is come.

101:15 quoniam placuerunt servis tuis lapides ejus, et terræ ejus miserebuntur.

101:15 For the stones thereof have pleased thy servants: and they shall have pity on the earth thereof.

101:16 Et timebunt gentes nomen tuum, Domine, et omnes reges terræ gloriam tuam :

101:16 All the Gentiles shall fear thy name, O Lord, and all the kings of the earth thy glory.

101:17 quia ædificavit Dominus Sion, et videbitur in gloria sua.

101:17 For the Lord hath built up Sion: and he shall be seen in his glory.

101:18 Respexit in orationem humilium et non sprevit precem eorum.

101:18 He hath had regard to the prayer of the humble: and he hath not despised their petition.

101:19 Scribantur hæc in generatione altera, et populus qui creabitur laudabit Dominum.

101:19 Let these things be written unto another generation: and the people that shall be created shall praise the Lord:

101:20 Quia prospexit de excelso sancto suo ; Dominus de cælo in terram aspexit :

101:20 Because he hath looked forth from his high sanctuary: from heaven the Lord hath looked upon the earth.

101:21 ut audiret gemitus compeditorum ; ut solveret filios interemptorum :

101:21 That he might hear the groans of them that are in fetters: that he might release the children of the slain:

101:22 ut annuntient in Sion nomen Domini, et laudem ejus in Jerusalem :

101:22 That they may declare the name of the Lord in Sion: and his praise in Jerusalem;

101:23 in conveniendo populos in unum, et reges, ut serviant Domino.

101:23 When the people assemble together, and kings, to serve the Lord.

101:24 Respondit ei in via virtutis suæ : Paucitatem dierum meorum nuntia mihi :

101:24 He answered him in the way of his strength: Declare unto me the fewness of my days.

101:25 ne revoces me in dimidio dierum meorum, in generationem et generationem anni tui.

101:25 Call me not away in the midst of my days: thy years are unto generation and generation.

101:26 Initio tu, Domine, terram fundasti, et opera manuum tuarum sunt cæli.

101:26 In the beginning, O Lord, thou foundedst the earth: and the heavens are the works of thy hands.

101:27 Ipsi peribunt, tu autem permanes ; et omnes sicut vestimentum veterascent. Et sicut opertorium mutabis eos, et mutabuntur ;

101:27 They shall perish but thou remainest: and all of them shall grow old like a garment: And as a vesture thou shalt change them, and they shall be changed.

101:28 tu autem idem ipse es, et anni tui non deficient.

101:28 But thou art always the selfsame, and thy years shall not fail.

101:29 Filii servorum tuorum habitabunt, et semen eorum in sæculum dirigetur.

101:29 The children of thy servants shall continue and their seed shall be directed for ever.

Chapter 102

102:1 Ipsi David. Benedic, anima mea, Domino, et omnia quæ intra me sunt nomini sancto ejus.

102:1 For David himself. Bless the Lord, O my soul: and let all that is within me bless his holy name.

102:2 Benedic, anima mea, Domino, et noli oblivisci omnes retributiones ejus.

102:2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and never forget all he hath done for thee.

102:3 Qui propitiatur omnibus iniquitatibus tuis ; qui sanat omnes infirmitates tuas :

102:3 Who forgiveth all thy iniquities: who healeth all thy diseases.

102:4 qui redimit de interitu vitam tuam ; qui coronat te in misericordia et miserationibus :

102:4 Who redeemeth thy life from destruction: who crowneth thee with mercy and compassion.

102:5 qui replet in bonis desiderium tuum ; renovabitur ut aquilæ juventus tua :

102:5 Who satisfieth thy desire with good things: thy youth shall be renewed like the eagle's.

102:6 faciens misericordias Dominus, et judicium omnibus injuriam patientibus.

102:6 The Lord doth mercies, and judgment for all that suffer wrong.

102:7 Notas fecit vias suas Moysi ; filiis Israël voluntates suas.

102:7 He hath made his ways known to Moses: his wills to the children of Israel.

102:8 Miserator et misericors Dominus : longanimis, et multum misericors.

102:8 The Lord is compassionate and merciful: longsuffering and plenteous in mercy.

102:9 Non in perpetuum irascetur, neque in æternum comminabitur.

102:9 He will not always be angry: nor will he threaten for ever.

102:10 Non secundum peccata nostra fecit nobis, neque secundum iniquitates nostras retribuit nobis.

102:10 He hath not dealt with us according to our sins: nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.

102:11 Quoniam secundum altitudinem cæli a terra, corroboravit misericordiam suam super timentes se ;

102:11 For according to the height of the heaven above the earth: he hath strengthened his mercy towards them that fear him.

102:12 quantum distat ortus ab occidente, longe fecit a nobis iniquitates nostras.

102:12 As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our iniquities from us.

102:13 Quomodo miseretur pater filiorum, misertus est Dominus timentibus se.

102:13 As a father hath compassion on his children, so hath the Lord compassion on them that fear him:

102:14 Quoniam ipse cognovit figmentum nostrum ; recordatus est quoniam pulvis sumus.

102:14 For he knoweth our frame. He remembereth that we are dust:

102:15 Homo, sicut fœnum dies ejus ; tamquam flos agri, sic efflorebit :

102:15 Man's days are as grass, as the flower of the field so shall he flourish.

102:16 quoniam spiritus pertransibit in illo, et non subsistet, et non cognoscet amplius locum suum.

102:16 For the spirit shall pass in him, and he shall not be: and he shall know his place no more.

102:17 Misericordia autem Domini ab æterno, et usque in æternum super timentes eum. Et justitia illius in filios filiorum,

102:17 But the mercy of the Lord is from eternity and unto eternity upon them that fear him: And his justice unto children's children,

102:18 his qui servant testamentum ejus, et memores sunt mandatorum ipsius ad faciendum ea.

102:18 To such as keep his covenant, And are mindful of his commandments to do them.

102:19 Dominus in cælo paravit sedem suam, et regnum ipsius omnibus dominabitur.

102:19 The Lord hath prepared his throne in heaven: and his kingdom shall rule over all.

102:20 Benedicite Domino, omnes angeli ejus : potentes virtute, facientes verbum illius, ad audiendam vocem sermonum ejus.

102:20 Bless the Lord, all ye his angels: you that are mighty in strength, and execute his word, hearkening to the voice of his orders.

102:21 Benedicite Domino, omnes virtutes ejus ; ministri ejus, qui facitis voluntatem ejus.

102:21 Bless the Lord, all ye his hosts: you ministers of his that do his will.

102:22 Benedicite Domino, omnia opera ejus : in omni loco dominationis ejus, benedic, anima mea, Domino.

102:22 Bless the Lord, all his works: in every place of his dominion, O my soul, bless thou the Lord.

Chapter 103

103:1 Ipsi David. Benedic, anima mea, Domino : Domine Deus meus, magnificatus es vehementer. Confessionem et decorem induisti,

103:1 For David himself. Bless the Lord, O my soul: O Lord my God, thou art exceedingly great. Thou hast put on praise and beauty:

103:2 amictus lumine sicut vestimento. Extendens cælum sicut pellem,

103:2 And art clothed with light as with a garment. Who stretchest out the heaven like a pavilion:

103:3 qui tegis aquis superiora ejus : qui ponis nubem ascensum tuum ; qui ambulas super pennas ventorum :

103:3 Who coverest the higher rooms thereof with water. Who makest the clouds thy chariot: who walkest upon the wings of the winds.

103:4 qui facis angelos tuos spiritus, et ministros tuos ignem urentem.

103:4 Who makest thy angels spirits: and thy ministers a burning fire.

103:5 Qui fundasti terram super stabilitatem suam : non inclinabitur in sæculum sæculi.

103:5 Who hast founded the earth upon its own bases: it shall not be moved for ever and ever.

103:6 Abyssus sicut vestimentum amictus ejus ; super montes stabunt aquæ.

103:6 The deep like a garment is its clothing: above the mountains shall the waters stand.

103:7 Ab increpatione tua fugient ; a voce tonitrui tui formidabunt.

103:7 At thy rebuke they shall flee: at the voice of thy thunder they shall fear.

103:8 Ascendunt montes, et descendunt campi, in locum quem fundasti eis.

103:8 The mountains ascend, and the plains descend into the place which thou hast founded for them.

103:9 Terminum posuisti quem non transgredientur, neque convertentur operire terram.

103:9 Thou hast set a bound which they shall not pass over; neither shall they return to cover the earth.

103:10 Qui emittis fontes in convallibus ; inter medium montium pertransibunt aquæ.

103:10 Thou sendest forth springs in the vales: between the midst of the hills the waters shall pass.

103:11 Potabunt omnes bestiæ agri ; expectabunt onagri in siti sua.

103:11 All the beasts of the field shall drink: the wild asses shall expect in their thirst.

103:12 Super ea volucres cæli habitabunt ; de medio petrarum dabunt voces.

103:12 Over them the birds of the air shall dwell: from the midst of the rocks they shall give forth their voices.

103:13 Rigans montes de superioribus suis ; de fructu operum tuorum satiabitur terra :

103:13 Thou waterest the hills from thy upper rooms: the earth shall be filled with the fruit of thy works:

103:14 producens fœnum jumentis, et herbam servituti hominum, ut educas panem de terra,

103:14 Bringing forth grass for cattle, and herb for the service of men. That thou mayst bring bread out of the earth:

103:15 et vinum lætificet cor hominis : ut exhilaret faciem in oleo, et panis cor hominis confirmet.

103:15 And that wine may cheer the heart of man. That he may make the face cheerful with oil: and that bread may strengthen man's heart.

103:16 Saturabuntur ligna campi, et cedri Libani quas plantavit :

103:16 The trees of the field shall be filled, and the cedars of Libanus which he hath planted:

103:17 illic passeres nidificabunt : herodii domus dux est eorum.

103:17 There the sparrows shall make their nests. The highest of them is the house of the heron.

103:18 Montes excelsi cervis ; petra refugium herinaciis.

103:18 The high hills are a refuge for the harts, the rock for the irchins.

103:19 Fecit lunam in tempora ; sol cognovit occasum suum.

103:19 He hath made the moon for seasons: the sun knoweth his going down.

103:20 Posuisti tenebras, et facta est nox ; in ipsa pertransibunt omnes bestiæ silvæ :

103:20 Thou hast appointed darkness, and it is night: in it shall all the beasts of the woods go about:

103:21 catuli leonum rugientes ut rapiant, et quærant a Deo escam sibi.

103:21 The young lions roaring after their prey, and seeking their meat from God.

103:22 Ortus est sol, et congregati sunt, et in cubilibus suis collocabuntur.

103:22 The sun ariseth, and they are gathered together: and they shall lie down in their dens.

103:23 Exibit homo ad opus suum, et ad operationem suam usque ad vesperum.

103:23 Man shall go forth to his work, and to his labour until the evening.

103:24 Quam magnificata sunt opera tua, Domine ! omnia in sapientia fecisti ; impleta est terra possessione tua.

103:24 How great are thy works, O Lord ? thou hast made all things in wisdom: the earth is filled with thy riches.

103:25 Hoc mare magnum et spatiosum manibus ; illic reptilia quorum non est numerus : animalia pusilla cum magnis.

103:25 So is this great sea, which stretcheth wide its arms: there are creeping things without number: Creatures little and great.

103:26 Illic naves pertransibunt ; draco iste quem formasti ad illudendum ei.

103:26 There the ships shall go. This sea dragon which thou hast formed to play therein.

103:27 Omnia a te expectant ut des illis escam in tempore.

103:27 All expect of thee that thou give them food in season.

103:28 Dante te illis, colligent ; aperiente te manum tuam, omnia implebuntur bonitate.

103:28 What thou givest to them they shall gather up: when thou openest thy hand, they shall all be filled with good.

103:29 Avertente autem te faciem, turbabuntur ; auferes spiritum eorum, et deficient, et in pulverem suum revertentur.

103:29 But if thou turnest away thy face, they shall be troubled: thou shalt take away their breath, and they shall fail, and shall return to their dust.

103:30 Emittes spiritum tuum, et creabuntur, et renovabis faciem terræ.

103:30 Thou shalt send forth thy spirit, and they shall be created: and thou shalt renew the face of the earth.

103:31 Sit gloria Domini in sæculum ; lætabitur Dominus in operibus suis.

103:31 May the glory of the Lord endure for ever: the Lord shall rejoice in his works.

103:32 Qui respicit terram, et facit eam tremere ; qui tangit montes, et fumigant.

103:32 He looketh upon the earth, and maketh it tremble: he troubleth the mountains, and they smoke.

103:33 Cantabo Domino in vita mea ; psallam Deo meo quamdiu sum.

103:33 I will sing to the Lord as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.

103:34 Jucundum sit ei eloquium meum ; ego vero delectabor in Domino.

103:34 Let my speech be acceptable to him: but I will take delight in the Lord.

103:35 Deficiant peccatores a terra, et iniqui, ita ut non sint. Benedic, anima mea, Domino.

103:35 Let sinners be consumed out of the earth, and the unjust, so that they be no more: O my soul, bless thou the Lord.

Chapter 104

104:1 Alleluja. Confitemini Domino, et invocate nomen ejus ; annuntiate inter gentes opera ejus.

104:1 Give glory to the Lord, and call upon his name: declare his deeds among the Gentiles.

104:2 Cantate ei, et psallite ei ; narrate omnia mirabilia ejus.

104:2 Sing to him, yea sing praises to him: relate all his wondrous works.

104:3 Laudamini in nomine sancto ejus ; lætetur cor quærentium Dominum.

104:3 Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the Lord.

104:4 Quærite Dominum, et confirmamini ; quærite faciem ejus semper.

104:4 Seek ye the Lord, and be strengthened: seek his face evermore.

104:5 Mementote mirabilium ejus quæ fecit ; prodigia ejus, et judicia oris ejus :

104:5 Remember his marvellous works which he hath done; his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth.

104:6 semen Abraham servi ejus ; filii Jacob electi ejus.

104:6 O ye seed of Abraham his servant; ye sons of Jacob his chosen.

104:7 Ipse Dominus Deus noster ; in universa terra judicia ejus.

104:7 He is the Lord our God: his judgments are in all the earth.

104:8 Memor fuit in sæculum testamenti sui ; verbi quod mandavit in mille generationes :

104:8 He hath remembered his covenant for ever: the word which he commanded to a thousand generations.

104:9 quod disposuit ad Abraham, et juramenti sui ad Isaac :

104:9 Which he made to Abraham; and his oath to Isaac:

104:10 et statuit illud Jacob in præceptum, et Israël in testamentum æternum,

104:10 And he appointed the same to Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an everlasting testament:

104:11 dicens : Tibi dabo terram Chanaan, funiculum hæreditatis vestræ :

104:11 Saying: To thee will I give the land of Chanaan, the lot of your inheritance.

104:12 cum essent numero brevi, paucissimi, et incolæ ejus.

104:12 When they were but a small number: yea very few, and sojourners therein:

104:13 Et pertransierunt de gente in gentem, et de regno ad populum alterum.

104:13 And they passed from nation to nation, and from one kingdom to another people.

104:14 Non reliquit hominem nocere eis : et corripuit pro eis reges.

104:14 He suffered no man to hurt them: and he reproved kings for their sakes.

104:15 Nolite tangere christos meos, et in prophetis meis nolite malignari.

104:15 Touch ye not my anointed: and do no evil to my prophets.

104:16 Et vocavit famem super terram, et omne firmamentum panis contrivit.

104:16 And he called a famine upon the land: and he broke in pieces all the support of bread.

104:17 Misit ante eos virum : in servum venumdatus est, Joseph.

104:17 He sent a man before them: Joseph, who was sold for a slave.

104:18 Humiliaverunt in compedibus pedes ejus ; ferrum pertransiit animam ejus :

104:18 They humbled his feet in fetters: the iron pierced his soul,

104:19 donec veniret verbum ejus. Eloquium Domini inflammavit eum.

104:19 Until his word came. The word of the Lord inflamed him.

104:20 Misit rex, et solvit eum ; princeps populorum, et dimisit eum.

104:20 The king sent, and he released him: the ruler of the people, and he set him at liberty.

104:21 Constituit eum dominum domus suæ, et principem omnis possessionis suæ :

104:21 He made him master of his house, and ruler of all his possession.

104:22 ut erudiret principes ejus sicut semetipsum, et senes ejus prudentiam doceret.

104:22 That he might instruct his princes as himself, and teach his ancients wisdom.

104:23 Et intravit Israël in Ægyptum, et Jacob accola fuit in terra Cham.

104:23 And Israel went into Egypt: and Jacob was a sojourner in the land of Cham.

104:24 Et auxit populum suum vehementer, et firmavit eum super inimicos ejus.

104:24 And he increased his people exceedingly: and strengthened them over their enemies.

104:25 Convertit cor eorum, ut odirent populum ejus, et dolum facerent in servos ejus.

104:25 He turned their heart to hate his people: and to deal deceitfully with his servants.

104:26 Misit Moysen servum suum ; Aaron quem elegit ipsum.

104:26 He sent Moses his servant: Aaron the man whom he had chosen.

104:27 Posuit in eis verba signorum suorum, et prodigiorum in terra Cham.

104:27 He gave them power to shew them signs, and his wonders in the land of Cham.

104:28 Misit tenebras, et obscuravit ; et non exacerbavit sermones suos.

104:28 He sent darkness, and made it obscure: and grieved not his words.

104:29 Convertit aquas eorum in sanguinem, et occidit pisces eorum.

104:29 He turned their waters into blood, and destroyed their fish.

104:30 Edidit terra eorum ranas in penetralibus regum ipsorum.

104:30 Their land brought forth frogs, in the inner chambers of their kings.

104:31 Dixit, et venit cœnomyia et ciniphes in omnibus finibus eorum.

104:31 He spoke, and there came divers sorts of flies and sciniphs in all their coasts.

104:32 Posuit pluvias eorum grandinem : ignem comburentem in terra ipsorum.

104:32 He gave them hail for rain, a burning fire in the land.

104:33 Et percussit vineas eorum, et ficulneas eorum, et contrivit lignum finium eorum.

104:33 And he destroyed their vineyards and their fig trees: and he broke in pieces the trees of their coasts.

104:34 Dixit, et venit locusta, et bruchus cujus non erat numerus :

104:34 He spoke, and the locust came, and the bruchus, of which there was no number.

104:35 et comedit omne fœnum in terra eorum, et comedit omnem fructum terræ eorum.

104:35 And they devoured all the grass in their land, and consumed all the fruit of their ground.

104:36 Et percussit omne primogenitum in terra eorum, primitias omnis laboris eorum.

104:36 And he slew all the firstborn in their land: the firstfruits of all their labour.

104:37 Et eduxit eos cum argento et auro, et non erat in tribubus eorum infirmus.

104:37 And he brought them out with silver and gold: and there was not among their tribes one that was feeble.

104:38 Lætata est Ægyptus in profectione eorum, quia incubuit timor eorum super eos.

104:38 Egypt was glad when they departed: for the fear of them lay upon them.

104:39 Expandit nubem in protectionem eorum, et ignem ut luceret eis per noctem.

104:39 He spread a cloud for their protection, and fire to give them light in the night.

104:40 Petierunt, et venit coturnix, et pane cæli saturavit eos.

104:40 They asked, and the quail came: and he filled them with the bread of heaven.

104:41 Dirupit petram, et fluxerunt aquæ : abierunt in sicco flumina.

104:41 He opened the rock, and waters flowed: rivers ran down in the dry land.

104:42 Quoniam memor fuit verbi sancti sui, quod habuit ad Abraham puerum suum.

104:42 Because he remembered his holy word, which he had spoken to his servant Abraham.

104:43 Et eduxit populum suum in exsultatione, et electos suos in lætitia.

104:43 And he brought forth his people with joy, and his chosen with gladness.

104:44 Et dedit illis regiones gentium, et labores populorum possederunt :

104:44 And he gave them the lands of the Gentiles: and they possessed the labours of the people:

104:45 ut custodiant justificationes ejus, et legem ejus requirant.

104:45 That they might observe his justifications, and seek after his law.

Chapter 105

105:1 Alleluja. Confitemini Domino, quoniam bonus, quoniam in sæculum misericordia ejus.

105:1 Give glory to the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.

105:2 Quis loquetur potentias Domini ; auditas faciet omnes laudes ejus ?

105:2 Who shall declare the powers of the Lord? who shall set forth all his praises?

105:3 Beati qui custodiunt judicium, et faciunt justitiam in omni tempore.

105:3 Blessed are they that keep judgment, and do justice at all times.

105:4 Memento nostri, Domine, in beneplacito populi tui ; visita nos in salutari tuo :

105:4 Remember us, O Lord, in the favour of thy people: visit us with thy salvation.

105:5 ad videndum in bonitate electorum tuorum ; ad lætandum in lætitia gentis tuæ : ut lauderis cum hæreditate tua.

105:5 That we may see the good of thy chosen, that we may rejoice in the joy of thy nation: that thou mayst be praised with thy inheritance.

105:6 Peccavimus cum patribus nostris : injuste egimus ; iniquitatem fecimus.

105:6 We have sinned with our fathers: we have acted unjustly, we have wrought iniquity.

105:7 Patres nostri in Ægypto non intellexerunt mirabilia tua ; non fuerunt memores multitudinis misericordiæ tuæ. Et irritaverunt ascendentes in mare, mare Rubrum ;

105:7 Our fathers understood not thy wonders in Egypt: they remembered not the multitude of thy mercies: And they provoked to wrath going up to the sea, even the Red Sea.

105:8 et salvavit eos propter nomen suum, ut notam faceret potentiam suam.

105:8 And he saved them for his own name's sake: that he might make his power known.

105:9 Et increpuit mare Rubrum et exsiccatum est, et deduxit eos in abyssis sicut in deserto.

105:9 And he rebuked the Red Sea and it was dried up: and he led them through the depths, as in a wilderness.

105:10 Et salvavit eos de manu odientium, et redemit eos de manu inimici.

105:10 And he saved them from the hand of them that hated them: and he redeemed them from the hand of the enemy.

105:11 Et operuit aqua tribulantes eos ; unus ex eis non remansit.

105:11 And the water covered them that afflicted them: there was not one of them left.

105:12 Et crediderunt verbis ejus, et laudaverunt laudem ejus.

105:12 And they believed his words: and they sang his praises.

105:13 Cito fecerunt ; obliti sunt operum ejus : et non sustinuerunt consilium ejus.

105:13 They had quickly done, they forgot his works: and they waited not for his counsel.

105:14 Et concupierunt concupiscentiam in deserto, et tentaverunt Deum in inaquoso.

105:14 And they coveted their desire in the desert: and they tempted God in the place without water.

105:15 Et dedit eis petitionem ipsorum, et misit saturitatem in animas eorum.

105:15 And he gave them their request: and sent fulness into their souls.

105:16 Et irritaverunt Moysen in castris ; Aaron, sanctum Domini.

105:16 And they provoked Moses in the camp, Aaron the holy one of the Lord.

105:17 Aperta est terra, et deglutivit Dathan, et operuit super congregationem Abiron.

105:17 The earth opened and swallowed up Dathan: and covered the congregation of Abiron.

105:18 Et exarsit ignis in synagoga eorum : flamma combussit peccatores.

105:18 And a fire was kindled in their congregation: the flame burned the wicked.

105:19 Et fecerunt vitulum in Horeb, et adoraverunt sculptile.

105:19 They made also a calf in Horeb: and they adored the graven thing.

105:20 Et mutaverunt gloriam suam in similitudinem vituli comedentis fœnum.

105:20 And they changed their glory into the likeness of a calf that eateth grass.

105:21 Obliti sunt Deum qui salvavit eos ; qui fecit magnalia in Ægypto,

105:21 They forgot God, who saved them, who had done great things in Egypt,

105:22 mirabilia in terra Cham, terribilia in mari Rubro.

105:22 Wondrous works in the land of Cham: terrible things in the Red Sea.

105:23 Et dixit ut disperderet eos, si non Moyses, electus ejus, stetisset in confractione in conspectu ejus, ut averteret iram ejus, ne disperderet eos.

105:23 And he said that he would destroy them: had not Moses his chosen stood before him in the breach: To turn away his wrath, lest he should destroy them.

105:24 Et pro nihilo habuerunt terram desiderabilem ; non crediderunt verbo ejus.

105:24 And they set at nought the desirable land. They believed not his word,

105:25 Et murmuraverunt in tabernaculis suis ; non exaudierunt vocem Domini.

105:25 And they murmured in their tents: they hearkened not to the voice of the Lord.

105:26 Et elevavit manum suam super eos ut prosterneret eos in deserto :

105:26 And he lifted up his hand over them: to overthrow them in the desert;

105:27 et ut dejiceret semen eorum in nationibus, et dispergeret eos in regionibus.

105:27 And to cast down their seed among the nations, and to scatter them in the countries.

105:28 Et initiati sunt Beelphegor, et comederunt sacrificia mortuorum.

105:28 They also were initiated to Beelphegor: and ate the sacrifices of the dead.

105:29 Et irritaverunt eum in adinventionibus suis, et multiplicata est in eis ruina.

105:29 And they provoked him with their inventions: and destruction was multiplied among them.

105:30 Et stetit Phinees, et placavit, et cessavit quassatio.

105:30 Then Phinees stood up, and pacified him: and the slaughter ceased.

105:31 Et reputatum est ei in justitiam, in generationem et generationem usque in sempiternum.

105:31 And it was reputed to him unto justice, to generation and generation for evermore.

105:32 Et irritaverunt eum ad aquas contradictionis, et vexatus est Moyses propter eos :

105:32 They provoked him also at the waters of contradiction: and Moses was afflicted for their sakes:

105:33 quia exacerbaverunt spiritum ejus, et distinxit in labiis suis.

105:33 Because they exasperated his spirit. And he distinguished with his lips.

105:34 Non disperdiderunt gentes quas dixit Dominus illis :

105:34 They did not destroy the nations of which the Lord spoke unto them.

105:35 et commisti sunt inter gentes, et didicerunt opera eorum ;

105:35 And they were mingled among the heathens, and learned their works:

105:36 et servierunt sculptilibus eorum, et factum est illis in scandalum.

105:36 And served their idols, and it became a stumblingblock to them.

105:37 Et immolaverunt filios suos et filias suas dæmoniis.

105:37 And they sacrificed their sons, and their daughters to devils.

105:38 Et effuderunt sanguinem innocentem, sanguinem filiorum suorum et filiarum suarum, quas sacrificaverunt sculptilibus Chanaan. Et infecta est terra in sanguinibus,

105:38 And they shed innocent blood: the blood of their sons and of their daughters which they sacrificed to the idols of Chanaan. And the land was polluted with blood,

105:39 et contaminata est in operibus eorum : et fornicati sunt in adinventionibus suis.

105:39 And was defiled with their works: and they went aside after their own inventions.

105:40 Et iratus est furore Dominus in populum suum, et abominatus est hæreditatem suam.

105:40 And the Lord was exceedingly angry with his people: and he abhorred his inheritance.

105:41 Et tradidit eos in manus gentium ; et dominati sunt eorum qui oderunt eos.

105:41 And he delivered them into the hands of the nations: and they that hated them had dominion over them.

105:42 Et tribulaverunt eos inimici eorum, et humiliati sunt sub manibus eorum ;

105:42 And their enemies afflicted them: and they were humbled under their hands:

105:43 sæpe liberavit eos. Ipsi autem exacerbaverunt eum in consilio suo, et humiliati sunt in iniquitatibus suis.

105:43 Many times did he deliver them. But they provoked him with their counsel: and they were brought low by their iniquities.

105:44 Et vidit cum tribularentur, et audivit orationem eorum.

105:44 And he saw when they were in tribulation: and he heard their prayer.

105:45 Et memor fuit testamenti sui, et pœnituit eum secundum multitudinem misericordiæ suæ :

105:45 And he was mindful of his covenant: and repented according to the multitude of his mercies.

105:46 et dedit eos in misericordias, in conspectu omnium qui ceperant eos.

105:46 And he gave them unto mercies, in the sight of all those that had made them captives.

105:47 Salvos nos fac, Domine Deus noster, et congrega nos de nationibus : ut confiteamur nomini sancto tuo, et gloriemur in laude tua.

105:47 Save us, O Lord, our God: and gather us from among the nations: That we may give thanks to thy holy name, and may glory in thy praise.

105:48 Benedictus Dominus Deus Israël, a sæculo et usque in sæculum ; et dicet omnis populus : Fiat, fiat.

105:48 Blessed be the Lord the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting: and let all the people say: So be it, so be it.

Chapter 106

106:1 Alleluja. Confitemini Domino, quoniam bonus, quoniam in sæculum misericordia ejus.

106:1 Give glory to the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.

106:2 Dicant qui redempti sunt a Domino, quos redemit de manu inimici, et de regionibus congregavit eos,

106:2 Let them say so that have been redeemed by the Lord, whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy: and gathered out of the countries.

106:3 a solis ortu, et occasu, ab aquilone, et mari.

106:3 From the rising and from the setting of the sun, from the north and from the sea.

106:4 Erraverunt in solitudine, in inaquoso ; viam civitatis habitaculi non invenerunt.

106:4 They wandered in a wilderness, in a place without water: they found not the way of a city for their habitation.

106:5 Esurientes et sitientes, anima eorum in ipsis defecit.

106:5 They were hungry and thirsty: their soul fainted in them.

106:6 Et clamaverunt ad Dominum cum tribularentur, et de necessitatibus eorum eripuit eos ;

106:6 And they cried to the Lord in their tribulation: and he delivered them out of their distresses.

106:7 et deduxit eos in viam rectam, ut irent in civitatem habitationis.

106:7 And he led them into the right way, that they might go to a city of habitation.

106:8 Confiteantur Domino misericordiæ ejus, et mirabilia ejus filiis hominum.

106:8 Let the mercies of the Lord give glory to him: and his wonderful works to the children of men.

106:9 Quia satiavit animam inanem, et animam esurientem satiavit bonis.

106:9 For he hath satisfied the empty soul, and hath filled the hungry soul with good things.

106:10 Sedentes in tenebris et umbra mortis ; vinctos in mendicitate et ferro.

106:10 Such as sat in darkness and in the shadow of death: bound in want and in iron.

106:11 Quia exacerbaverunt eloquia Dei, et consilium Altissimi irritaverunt.

106:11 Because they had exasperated the words of God: and provoked the counsel of the most High:

106:12 Et humiliatum est in laboribus cor eorum ; infirmati sunt, nec fuit qui adjuvaret.

106:12 And their heart was humbled with labours: they were weakened, and there was none to help them.

106:13 Et clamaverunt ad Dominum cum tribularentur ; et de necessitatibus eorum liberavit eos.

106:13 Then they cried to the Lord in their affliction: and he delivered them out of their distresses.

106:14 Et eduxit eos de tenebris et umbra mortis, et vincula eorum dirupit.

106:14 And he brought them out of darkness, and the shadow of death; and broke their bonds in sunder.

106:15 Confiteantur Domino misericordiæ ejus, et mirabilia ejus filiis hominum.

106:15 Let the mercies of the Lord give glory to him, and his wonderful works to the children of men.

106:16 Quia contrivit portas æreas, et vectes ferreos confregit.

106:16 Because he hath broken gates of brass, and burst iron bars.

106:17 Suscepit eos de via iniquitatis eorum ; propter injustitias enim suas humiliati sunt.

106:17 He took them out of the way of their iniquity: for they were brought low for their injustices.

106:18 Omnem escam abominata est anima eorum, et appropinquaverunt usque ad portas mortis.

106:18 Their soul abhorred all manner of meat: and they drew nigh even to the gates of death.

106:19 Et clamaverunt ad Dominum cum tribularentur, et de necessitatibus eorum liberavit eos.

106:19 And they cried to the Lord in their affliction: and he delivered them out of their distresses.

106:20 Misit verbum suum, et sanavit eos, et eripuit eos de interitionibus eorum.

106:20 He sent his word, and healed them: and delivered them from their destructions.

106:21 Confiteantur Domino misericordiæ ejus, et mirabilia ejus filiis hominum.

106:21 Let the mercies of the Lord give glory to him: and his wonderful works to the children of men.

106:22 Et sacrificent sacrificium laudis, et annuntient opera ejus in exsultatione.

106:22 And let them sacrifice the sacrifice of praise: and declare his works with joy.

106:23 Qui descendunt mare in navibus, facientes operationem in aquis multis :

106:23 They that go down to the sea in ships, doing business in the great waters:

106:24 ipsi viderunt opera Domini, et mirabilia ejus in profundo.

106:24 These have seen the works of the Lord, and his wonders in the deep.

106:25 Dixit, et stetit spiritus procellæ, et exaltati sunt fluctus ejus.

106:25 He said the word, and there arose a storm of wind: and the waves thereof were lifted up.

106:26 Ascendunt usque ad cælos, et descendunt usque ad abyssos ; anima eorum in malis tabescebat.

106:26 They mount up to the heavens, and they go down to the depths: their soul pined away with evils.

106:27 Turbati sunt, et moti sunt sicut ebrius, et omnis sapientia eorum devorata est.

106:27 They were troubled, and reeled like a drunken man; and all their wisdom was swallowed up.

106:28 Et clamaverunt ad Dominum cum tribularentur ; et de necessitatibus eorum eduxit eos.

106:28 And they cried to the Lord in their affliction: and he brought them out of their distresses.

106:29 Et statuit procellam ejus in auram, et siluerunt fluctus ejus.

106:29 And he turned the storm into a breeze: and its waves were still.

106:30 Et lætati sunt quia siluerunt ; et deduxit eos in portum voluntatis eorum.

106:30 And they rejoiced because they were still: and he brought them to the haven which they wished for.

106:31 Confiteantur Domino misericordiæ ejus, et mirabilia ejus filiis hominum.

106:31 Let the mercies of the Lord give glory to him, and his wonderful works to the children of men.

106:32 Et exaltent eum in ecclesia plebis, et in cathedra seniorum laudent eum.

106:32 And let them exalt him in the church of the people: and praise him in the chair of the ancients.

106:33 Posuit flumina in desertum, et exitus aquarum in sitim ;

106:33 He hath turned rivers into a wilderness: and the sources of waters into dry ground:

106:34 terram fructiferam in salsuginem, a malitia inhabitantium in ea.

106:34 A fruitful land into barrenness, for the wickedness of them that dwell therein.

106:35 Posuit desertum in stagna aquarum, et terram sine aqua in exitus aquarum.

106:35 He hath turned a wilderness into pools of waters, and a dry land into water springs.

106:36 Et collocavit illic esurientes, et constituerunt civitatem habitationis :

106:36 And hath placed there the hungry; and they made a city for their habitation.

106:37 et seminaverunt agros et plantaverunt vineas, et fecerunt fructum nativitatis.

106:37 And they sowed fields, and planted vineyards: and they yielded fruit of birth.

106:38 Et benedixit eis, et multiplicati sunt nimis ; et jumenta eorum non minoravit.

106:38 And he blessed them, and they were multiplied exceedingly: and their cattle he suffered not to decrease.

106:39 Et pauci facti sunt et vexati sunt, a tribulatione malorum et dolore.

106:39 Then they were brought to be few: and they were afflicted through the trouble of evils and sorrow.

106:40 Effusa est contemptio super principes : et errare fecit eos in invio, et non in via.

106:40 Contempt was poured forth upon their princes: and he caused them to wander where there was no passing, and out of the way.

106:41 Et adjuvit pauperem de inopia, et posuit sicut oves familias.

106:41 And he helped the poor out of poverty: and made him families like a flock of sheep.

106:42 Videbunt recti, et lætabuntur ; et omnis iniquitas oppilabit os suum.

106:42 The just shall see, and shall rejoice, and all iniquity shall stop her mouth.

106:43 Quis sapiens, et custodiet hæc, et intelliget misericordias Domini ?

106:43 Who is wise, and will keep these things; and will understand the mercies of the Lord?

Chapter 107

107:1 Canticum Psalmi, ipsi David.

107:1 A canticle of a psalm for David himself.

107:2 Paratum cor meum, Deus, paratum cor meum ; cantabo, et psallam in gloria mea.

107:2 My heart is ready, O God, my heart is ready: I will sing, and will give praise, with my glory.

107:3 Exsurge, gloria mea ; exsurge, psalterium et cithara ; exsurgam diluculo.

107:3 Arise, my glory; arise, psaltery and harp: I will arise in the morning early.

107:4 Confitebor tibi in populis, Domine, et psallam tibi in nationibus :

107:4 I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people: and I will sing unto thee among the nations.

107:5 quia magna est super cælos misericordia tua, et usque ad nubes veritas tua.

107:5 For thy mercy is great above the heavens: and thy truth even unto the clouds.

107:6 Exaltare super cælos, Deus, et super omnem terram gloria tua :

107:6 Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens, and thy glory over all the earth:

107:7 ut liberentur dilecti tui. Salvum fac dextera tua, et exaudi me.

107:7 That thy beloved may be delivered. Save with thy right hand and hear me.

107:8 Deus locutus est in sancto suo : Exsultabo, et dividam Sichimam ; et convallem tabernaculorum dimetiar.

107:8 God hath spoken in his holiness. I will rejoice, and I will divide Sichem and I will mete out the vale of tabernacles.

107:9 Meus est Galaad, et meus est Manasses, et Ephraim susceptio capitis mei. Juda rex meus ;

107:9 Galaad is mine: and Manasses is mine and Ephraim the protection of my head. Juda is my king:

107:10 Moab lebes spei meæ : in Idumæam extendam calceamentum meum ; mihi alienigenæ amici facti sunt.

107:10 Moab the pot of my hope. Over Edom I will stretch out my shoe: the aliens are become my friends.

107:11 Quis deducet me in civitatem munitam ? quis deducet me usque in Idumæam ?

107:11 Who will bring me into the strong city? who will lead me into Edom?

107:12 nonne tu, Deus, qui repulisti nos ? et non exibis, Deus, in virtutibus nostris ?

107:12 Wilt not thou, O God, who hast cast us off ? and wilt not thou, O God, go forth with our armies?

107:13 Da nobis auxilium de tribulatione, quia vana salus hominis.

107:13 O grant us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man.

107:14 In Deo faciemus virtutem ; et ipse ad nihilum deducet inimicos nostros.

107:14 Through God we shall do mightily: and he will bring our enemies to nothing.

Chapter 108

108:1 In finem. Psalmus David.

108:1 Unto the end, a psalm for David.

108:2 Deus, laudem meam ne tacueris, quia os peccatoris et os dolosi super me apertum est.

108:2 O God, be not thou silent in my praise: for the mouth of the wicked and the mouth of the deceitful man is opened against me.

108:3 Locuti sunt adversum me lingua dolosa, et sermonibus odii circumdederunt me : et expugnaverunt me gratis.

108:3 They have spoken against me with deceitful tongues; and they have compassed me about with words of hatred; and have fought against me without cause.

108:4 Pro eo ut me diligerent, detrahebant mihi ; ego autem orabam.

108:4 Instead of making me a return of love, they detracted me: but I gave myself to prayer.

108:5 Et posuerunt adversum me mala pro bonis, et odium pro dilectione mea.

108:5 And they repaid me evil for good: and hatred for my love.

108:6 Constitue super eum peccatorem, et diabolus stet a dextris ejus.

108:6 Set thou the sinner over him: and may the devil stand at his right hand.

108:7 Cum judicatur, exeat condemnatus ; et oratio ejus fiat in peccatum.

108:7 When he is judged, may he go out condemned; and may his prayer be turned to sin.

108:8 Fiant dies ejus pauci, et episcopatum ejus accipiat alter.

108:8 May his days be few: and his bishopric let another take.

108:9 Fiant filii ejus orphani, et uxor ejus vidua.

108:9 May his children be fatherless, and his wife a widow.

108:10 Nutantes transferantur filii ejus et mendicent, et ejiciantur de habitationibus suis.

108:10 Let his children be carried about vagabonds, and beg; and let them be cast out of their dwellings.

108:11 Scrutetur fœnerator omnem substantiam ejus, et diripiant alieni labores ejus.

108:11 May the usurer search all his substance: and let strangers plunder his labours.

108:12 Non sit illi adjutor, nec sit qui misereatur pupillis ejus.

108:12 May there be none to help him: nor none to pity his fatherless offspring.

108:13 Fiant nati ejus in interitum ; in generatione una deleatur nomen ejus.

108:13 May his posterity be cut off; in one generation may his name be blotted out.

108:14 In memoriam redeat iniquitas patrum ejus in conspectu Domini, et peccatum matris ejus non deleatur.

108:14 May the iniquity of his fathers be remembered in the sight of the Lord: and let not the sin of his mother be blotted out.

108:15 Fiant contra Dominum semper, et dispereat de terra memoria eorum :

108:15 May they be before the Lord continually, and let the memory of them perish from the earth:

108:16 pro eo quod non est recordatus facere misericordiam,

108:16 because he remembered not to shew mercy,

108:17 et persecutus est hominem inopem et mendicum, et compunctum corde, mortificare.

108:17 But persecuted the poor man and the beggar; and the broken in heart, to put him to death.

108:18 Et dilexit maledictionem, et veniet ei ; et noluit benedictionem, et elongabitur ab eo. Et induit maledictionem sicut vestimentum ; et intravit sicut aqua in interiora ejus, et sicut oleum in ossibus ejus.

108:18 And he loved cursing, and it shall come unto him: and he would not have blessing, and it shall be far from him. And he put on cursing, like a garment: and it went in like water into his entrails, and like oil in his bones.

108:19 Fiat ei sicut vestimentum quo operitur, et sicut zona qua semper præcingitur.

108:19 May it be unto him like a garment which covereth him; and like a girdle with which he is girded continually.

108:20 Hoc opus eorum qui detrahunt mihi apud Dominum, et qui loquuntur mala adversus animam meam.

108:20 This is the work of them who detract me before the Lord; and who speak evils against my soul.

108:21 Et tu, Domine, Domine, fac mecum propter nomen tuum, quia suavis est misericordia tua.

108:21 But thou, O Lord, do with me for thy name's sake: because thy mercy is sweet. Do thou deliver me,

108:22 Libera me, quia egenus et pauper ego sum, et cor meum conturbatum est intra me.

108:22 For I am poor and needy, and my heart is troubled within me.

108:23 Sicut umbra cum declinat ablatus sum, et excussus sum sicut locustæ.

108:23 I am taken away like the shadow when it declineth: and I am shaken off as locusts.

108:24 Genua mea infirmata sunt a jejunio, et caro mea immutata est propter oleum.

108:24 My knees are weakened through fasting: and my flesh is changed for oil.

108:25 Et ego factus sum opprobrium illis ; viderunt me, et moverunt capita sua.

108:25 And I am become a reproach to them: they saw me and they shaked their heads.

108:26 Adjuva me, Domine Deus meus ; salvum me fac secundum misericordiam tuam.

108:26 Help me, O Lord my God; save me; according to thy mercy.

108:27 Et sciant quia manus tua hæc, et tu, Domine, fecisti eam.

108:27 And let them know that this is thy hand: and that thou, O Lord, hast done it.

108:28 Maledicent illi, et tu benedices : qui insurgunt in me confundantur ; servus autem tuus lætabitur.

108:28 They will curse and thou wilt bless: let them that rise up against me be confounded: but thy servant shall rejoice.

108:29 Induantur qui detrahunt mihi pudore, et operiantur sicut diploide confusione sua.

108:29 Let them that detract me be clothed with shame: and let them be covered with their confusion as with a double cloak.

108:30 Confitebor Domino nimis in ore meo, et in medio multorum laudabo eum :

108:30 I will give great thanks to the Lord with my mouth: and in the midst of many I will praise him.

108:31 quia astitit a dextris pauperis, ut salvam faceret a persequentibus animam meam.

108:31 Because he hath stood at the right hand of the poor, to save my soul from persecutors.

Chapter 109

109:1 Psalmus David. Dixit Dominus Domino meo : Sede a dextris meis, donec ponam inimicos tuos scabellum pedum tuorum.

109:1 A psalm for David. The Lord said to my Lord: Sit thou at my right hand: Until I make thy enemies thy footstool.

109:2 Virgam virtutis tuæ emittet Dominus ex Sion : dominare in medio inimicorum tuorum.

109:2 The Lord will send forth the sceptre of thy power out of Sion: rule thou in the midst of thy enemies.

109:3 Tecum principium in die virtutis tuæ in splendoribus sanctorum : ex utero, ante luciferum, genui te.

109:3 With thee is the principality in the day of thy strength: in the brightness of the saints: from the womb before the day star I begot thee.

109:4 Juravit Dominus, et non pœnitebit eum : Tu es sacerdos in æternum secundum ordinem Melchisedech.

109:4 The Lord hath sworn, and he will not repent: Thou art a priest for ever according to the order of Melchisedech.

109:5 Dominus a dextris tuis ; confregit in die iræ suæ reges.

109:5 The Lord at thy right hand hath broken kings in the day of his wrath.

109:6 Judicabit in nationibus, implebit ruinas ; conquassabit capita in terra multorum.

109:6 He shall judge among nations, he shall fill ruins: he shall crush the heads in the land of many.

109:7 De torrente in via bibet ; propterea exaltabit caput.

109:7 He shall drink of the torrent in the way: therefore shall he lift up the head.

Chapter 110

110:1 Alleluja. Confitebor tibi, Domine, in toto corde meo, in consilio justorum, et congregatione.

110:1 I will praise thee, O Lord, with my whole heart; in the council of the just, and in the congregation.

110:2 Magna opera Domini : exquisita in omnes voluntates ejus.

110:2 Great are the works of the Lord: sought out according to all his wills.

110:3 Confessio et magnificentia opus ejus, et justitia ejus manet in sæculum sæculi.

110:3 His work is praise and magnificence: and his justice continueth for ever and ever.

110:4 Memoriam fecit mirabilium suorum, misericors et miserator Dominus.

110:4 He hath made a remembrance of his wonderful works, being a merciful and gracious Lord:

110:5 Escam dedit timentibus se ; memor erit in sæculum testamenti sui.

110:5 He hath given food to them that fear him. He will be mindful for ever of his covenant:

110:6 Virtutem operum suorum annuntiabit populo suo,

110:6 He will shew forth to his people the power of his works.

110:7 ut det illis hæreditatem gentium. Opera manuum ejus veritas et judicium.

110:7 That he may give them the inheritance of the Gentiles: the works of his hands are truth and judgment.

110:8 Fidelia omnia mandata ejus, confirmata in sæculum sæculi, facta in veritate et æquitate.

110:8 All his commandments are faithful: confirmed for ever and ever, made in truth and equity.

110:9 Redemptionem misit populo suo ; mandavit in æternum testamentum suum. Sanctum et terribile nomen ejus.

110:9 He hath sent redemption to his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever. Holy and terrible is his name:

110:10 Initium sapientiæ timor Domini ; intellectus bonus omnibus facientibus eum : laudatio ejus manet in sæculum sæculi.

110:10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. A good understanding to all that do it: his praise continueth for ever and ever.

Chapter 111

111:1 Alleluja, reversionis Aggæi et Zachariæ. Beatus vir qui timet Dominum : in mandatis ejus volet nimis.

111:1 Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord: he shall delight exceedingly in his commandments.

111:2 Potens in terra erit semen ejus ; generatio rectorum benedicetur.

111:2 His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the righteous shall be blessed.

111:3 Gloria et divitiæ in domo ejus, et justitia ejus manet in sæculum sæculi.

111:3 Glory and wealth shall be in his house: and his justice remaineth for ever and ever.

111:4 Exortum est in tenebris lumen rectis : misericors, et miserator, et justus.

111:4 To the righteous a light is risen up in darkness: he is merciful, and compassionate and just.

111:5 Jucundus homo qui miseretur et commodat ; disponet sermones suos in judicio :

111:5 Acceptable is the man that sheweth mercy and lendeth: he shall order his words with judgment:

111:6 quia in æternum non commovebitur.

111:6 Because he shall not be moved for ever.

111:7 In memoria æterna erit justus ; ab auditione mala non timebit. Paratum cor ejus sperare in Domino,

111:7 The just shall be in everlasting remembrance: he shall not fear the evil hearing. His heart is ready to hope in the Lord:

111:8 confirmatum est cor ejus ; non commovebitur donec despiciat inimicos suos.

111:8 His heart is strengthened, he shall not be moved until he look over his enemies.

111:9 Dispersit, dedit pauperibus ; justitia ejus manet in sæculum sæculi : cornu ejus exaltabitur in gloria.

111:9 He hath distributed, he hath given to the poor: his justice remaineth for ever and ever: his horn shall be exalted in glory.

111:10 Peccator videbit, et irascetur ; dentibus suis fremet et tabescet : desiderium peccatorum peribit.

111:10 The wicked shall see, and shall be angry, he shall gnash with his teeth and pine away: the desire of the wicked shall perish.

Chapter 112

112:1 Alleluja. Laudate, pueri, Dominum ; laudate nomen Domini.

112:1 Praise the Lord, ye children: praise ye the name of the Lord.

112:2 Sit nomen Domini benedictum ex hoc nunc et usque in sæculum.

112:2 Blessed be the name of the Lord, from henceforth now and for ever.

112:3 A solis ortu usque ad occasum laudabile nomen Domini.

112:3 From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same, the name of the Lord is worthy of praise.

112:4 Excelsus super omnes gentes Dominus, et super cælos gloria ejus.

112:4 The Lord is high above all nations; and his glory above the heavens.

112:5 Quis sicut Dominus Deus noster, qui in altis habitat,

112:5 Who is as the Lord our God, who dwelleth on high:

112:6 et humilia respicit in cælo et in terra ?

112:6 and looketh down on the low things in heaven and in earth?

112:7 Suscitans a terra inopem, et de stercore erigens pauperem :

112:7 Raising up the needy from the earth, and lifting up the poor out of the dunghill:

112:8 ut collocet eum cum principibus, cum principibus populi sui.

112:8 That he may place him with princes, with the princes of his people.

112:9 Qui habitare facit sterilem in domo, matrem filiorum lætantem.

112:9 Who maketh a barren woman to dwell in a house, the joyful mother of children.

Chapter 113

113:1 Alleluja. In exitu Israël de Ægypto, domus Jacob de populo barbaro,

113:1 When Israel went out of Egypt, the house of Jacob from a barbarous people:

113:2 facta est Judæa sanctificatio ejus ; Israël potestas ejus.

113:2 Judea was made his sanctuary, Israel his dominion.

113:3 Mare vidit, et fugit ; Jordanis conversus est retrorsum.

113:3 The sea saw and fled: Jordan was turned back.

113:4 Montes exsultaverunt ut arietes, et colles sicut agni ovium.

113:4 The mountains skipped like rams, and the hills like the lambs of the flock.

113:5 Quid est tibi, mare, quod fugisti ? et tu, Jordanis, quia conversus es retrorsum ?

113:5 What ailed thee, O thou sea, that thou didst flee: and thou, O Jordan, that thou wast turned back?

113:6 montes, exsultastis sicut arietes ? et colles, sicut agni ovium ?

113:6 Ye mountains, that ye skipped like rams, and ye hills, like lambs of the flock?

113:7 A facie Domini mota est terra, a facie Dei Jacob :

113:7 At the presence of the Lord the earth was moved, at the presence of the God of Jacob:

113:8 qui convertit petram in stagna aquarum, et rupem in fontes aquarum.

113:8 Who turned the rock into pools of water, and the stony hill into fountains of waters.

113:9 Non nobis, Domine, non nobis, sed nomini tuo da gloriam :

113:9 Not to us, O Lord, not to us; but to thy name give glory.

113:10 super misericordia tua et veritate tua ; nequando dicant gentes : Ubi est Deus eorum ?

113:10 For thy mercy, and for thy truth's sake: lest the Gentiles should say: Where is their God?

113:11 Deus autem noster in cælo ; omnia quæcumque voluit fecit.

113:11 But our God is in heaven: he hath done all things whatsoever he would.

113:12 Simulacra gentium argentum et aurum, opera manuum hominum.

113:12 The idols of the Gentiles are silver and gold, the works of the hands of men.

113:13 Os habent, et non loquentur ; oculos habent, et non videbunt.

113:13 They have mouths and speak not: they have eyes and see not.

113:14 Aures habent, et non audient ; nares habent, et non odorabunt.

113:14 They have ears and hear not: they have noses and smell not.

113:15 Manus habent, et non palpabunt ; pedes habent, et non ambulabunt ; non clamabunt in gutture suo.

113:15 They have hands and feel not: they have feet and walk not: neither shall they cry out through their throat.

113:16 Similes illis fiant qui faciunt ea, et omnes qui confidunt in eis.

113:16 Let them that make them become like unto them: and all such as trust in them.

113:17 Domus Israël speravit in Domino ; adjutor eorum et protector eorum est.

113:17 The house of Israel hath hoped in the Lord: he is their helper and their protector.

113:18 Domus Aaron speravit in Domino ; adjutor eorum et protector eorum est.

113:18 The house of Aaron hath hoped in the Lord: he is their helper and their protector.

113:19 Qui timent Dominum speraverunt in Domino ; adjutor eorum et protector eorum est.

113:19 They that fear the Lord have hoped in the Lord: he is their helper and their protector.

113:20 Dominus memor fuit nostri, et benedixit nobis. Benedixit domui Israël ; benedixit domui Aaron.

113:20 The Lord hath been mindful of us, and hath blessed us. He hath blessed the house of Israel: he hath blessed the house of Aaron.

113:21 Benedixit omnibus qui timent Dominum, pusillis cum majoribus.

113:21 He hath blessed all that fear the Lord, both little and great.

113:22 Adjiciat Dominus super vos, super vos et super filios vestros.

113:22 May the Lord add blessings upon you: upon you, and upon your children.

113:23 Benedicti vos a Domino, qui fecit cælum et terram.

113:23 Blessed be you of the Lord, who made heaven and earth.

113:24 Cælum cæli Domino ; terram autem dedit filiis hominum.

113:24 The heaven of heaven is the Lord's: but the earth he has given to the children of men.

113:25 Non mortui laudabunt te, Domine, neque omnes qui descendunt in infernum :

113:25 The dead shall not praise thee, O Lord: nor any of them that go down to hell.

113:26 sed nos qui vivimus, benedicimus Domino, ex hoc nunc et usque in sæculum.

113:26 But we that live bless the Lord: from this time now and for ever.

Chapter 114

114:1 Alleluja. Dilexi, quoniam exaudiet Dominus vocem orationis meæ.

114:1 I have loved, because the Lord will hear the voice of my prayer.

114:2 Quia inclinavit aurem suam mihi, et in diebus meis invocabo.

114:2 Because he hath inclined his ear unto me: and in my days I will call upon him.

114:3 Circumdederunt me dolores mortis ; et pericula inferni invenerunt me. Tribulationem et dolorem inveni,

114:3 The sorrows of death have compassed me: and the perils of hell have found me. I met with trouble and sorrow:

114:4 et nomen Domini invocavi : o Domine, libera animam meam.

114:4 And I called upon the name of the Lord. O Lord, deliver my soul.

114:5 Misericors Dominus et justus, et Deus noster miseretur.

114:5 The Lord is merciful and just, and our God sheweth mercy.

114:6 Custodiens parvulos Dominus ; humiliatus sum, et liberavit me.

114:6 The Lord is the keeper of little ones: I was humbled, and he delivered me.

114:7 Convertere, anima mea, in requiem tuam, quia Dominus benefecit tibi :

114:7 Turn, O my soul, into thy rest: for the Lord hath been bountiful to thee.

114:8 quia eripuit animam meam de morte, oculos meos a lacrimis, pedes meos a lapsu.

114:8 For he hath delivered my soul from death: my eyes from tears, my feet from falling.

114:9 Placebo Domino in regione vivorum.

114:9 I will please the Lord in the land of the living.

Chapter 115

115:1 Alleluja. Credidi, propter quod locutus sum ; ego autem humiliatus sum nimis.

115:1 I have believed, therefore have I spoken; but I have been humbled exceedingly.

115:2 Ego dixi in excessu meo : Omnis homo mendax.

115:2 I said in my excess: Every man is a liar.

115:3 Quid retribuam Domino pro omnibus quæ retribuit mihi ?

115:3 What shall I render to the Lord, for all the things that he hath rendered to me?

115:4 Calicem salutaris accipiam, et nomen Domini invocabo.

115:4 I will take the chalice of salvation; and I will call upon the name of the Lord.

115:5 Vota mea Domino reddam coram omni populo ejus.

115:5 I will pay my vows to the Lord before all his people:

115:6 Pretiosa in conspectu Domini mors sanctorum ejus.

115:6 Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.

115:7 O Domine, quia ego servus tuus ; ego servus tuus, et filius ancillæ tuæ. Dirupisti vincula mea :

115:7 O Lord, for I am thy servant: I am thy servant, and the son of thy handmaid. Thou hast broken my bonds:

115:8 tibi sacrificabo hostiam laudis, et nomen Domini invocabo.

115:8 I will sacrifice to thee the sacrifice of praise, and I will call upon the name of the Lord.

115:9 Vota mea Domino reddam in conspectu omnis populi ejus ;

115:9 I will pay my vows to the Lord in the sight of all his people:

115:10 in atriis domus Domini, in medio tui, Jerusalem.

115:10 In the courts of the house of the Lord, in the midst of thee, O Jerusalem.

Chapter 116

116:1 Alleluja. Laudate Dominum, omnes gentes ; laudate eum, omnes populi.

116:1 O Praise the Lord, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people.

116:2 Quoniam confirmata est super nos misericordia ejus, et veritas Domini manet in æternum.

116:2 For his mercy is confirmed upon us: and the truth of the Lord remaineth for ever.

Chapter 117

117:1 Alleluja. Confitemini Domino, quoniam bonus, quoniam in sæculum misericordia ejus.

117:1 Give praise to the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.

117:2 Dicat nunc Israël : Quoniam bonus, quoniam in sæculum misericordia ejus.

117:2 Let Israel now say, that he is good: that his mercy endureth for ever.

117:3 Dicat nunc domus Aaron : Quoniam in sæculum misericordia ejus.

117:3 Let the house of Aaron now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.

117:4 Dicant nunc qui timent Dominum : Quoniam in sæculum misericordia ejus.

117:4 Let them that fear the Lord now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.

117:5 De tribulatione invocavi Dominum, et exaudivit me in latitudine Dominus.

117:5 In my trouble I called upon the Lord: and the Lord heard me, and enlarged me.

117:6 Dominus mihi adjutor ; non timebo quid faciat mihi homo.

117:6 The Lord is my helper: I will not fear what man can do unto me.

117:7 Dominus mihi adjutor, et ego despiciam inimicos meos.

117:7 The Lord is my helper: and I will look over my enemies.

117:8 Bonum est confidere in Domino, quam confidere in homine.

117:8 It is good to confide in the Lord, rather than to have confidence in man.

117:9 Bonum est sperare in Domino, quam sperare in principibus.

117:9 It is good to trust in the Lord, rather than to trust in princes.

117:10 Omnes gentes circuierunt me, et in nomine Domini, quia ultus sum in eos.

117:10 All nations compassed me about; and, in the name of the Lord I have been revenged on them.

117:11 Circumdantes circumdederunt me, et in nomine Domini, quia ultus sum in eos.

117:11 Surrounding me they compassed me about: and in the name of the Lord I have been revenged on them.

117:12 Circumdederunt me sicut apes, et exarserunt sicut ignis in spinis : et in nomine Domini, quia ultus sum in eos.

117:12 They surrounded me like bees, and they burned like fire among thorns: and in the name of the Lord I was revenged on them.

117:13 Impulsus eversus sum, ut caderem, et Dominus suscepit me.

117:13 Being pushed I was overturned that I might fall: but the Lord supported me.

117:14 Fortitudo mea et laus mea Dominus, et factus est mihi in salutem.

117:14 The Lord is my strength and my praise: and he is become my salvation.

117:15 Vox exsultationis et salutis in tabernaculis justorum.

117:15 The voice of rejoicing and of salvation is in the tabernacles of the just.

117:16 Dextera Domini fecit virtutem ; dextera Domini exaltavit me : dextera Domini fecit virtutem.

117:16 The right hand of the Lord hath wrought strength: the right hand of the Lord hath exalted me: the right hand of the Lord hath wrought strength.

117:17 Non moriar, sed vivam, et narrabo opera Domini.

117:17 I shall not die, but live: and shall declare the works of the Lord.

117:18 Castigans castigavit me Dominus, et morti non tradidit me.

117:18 The Lord chastising hath chastised me: but he hath not delivered me over to death.

117:19 Aperite mihi portas justitiæ : ingressus in eas confitebor Domino.

117:19 Open ye to me the gates of justice: I will go in to them, and give praise to the Lord.

117:20 Hæc porta Domini : justi intrabunt in eam.

117:20 This is the gate of the Lord, the just shall enter into it.

117:21 Confitebor tibi quoniam exaudisti me, et factus es mihi in salutem.

117:21 I will give glory to thee because thou hast heard me: and art become my salvation.

117:22 Lapidem quem reprobaverunt ædificantes, hic factus est in caput anguli.

117:22 The stone which the builders rejected; the same is become the head of the corner.

117:23 A Domino factum est istud, et est mirabile in oculis nostris.

117:23 This is the Lord's doing, and it is wonderful in our eyes.

117:24 Hæc est dies quam fecit Dominus ; exsultemus, et lætemur in ea.

117:24 This is the day which the Lord hath made: let us be glad and rejoice therein.

117:25 O Domine, salvum me fac ; o Domine, bene prosperare.

117:25 O Lord, save me: O Lord, give good success.

117:26 Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini : benediximus vobis de domo Domini.

117:26 Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the Lord. We have blessed you out of the house of the Lord.

117:27 Deus Dominus, et illuxit nobis. Constituite diem solemnem in condensis, usque ad cornu altaris.

117:27 The Lord is God, and he hath shone upon us. Appoint a solemn day, with shady boughs, even to the horn of the altar.

117:28 Deus meus es tu, et confitebor tibi ; Deus meus es tu, et exaltabo te. Confitebor tibi quoniam exaudisti me, et factus es mihi in salutem.

117:28 Thou art my God, and I will praise thee: thou art my God, and I will exalt thee. I will praise thee, because thou hast heard me, and art become my salvation.

117:29 Confitemini Domino, quoniam bonus, quoniam in sæculum misericordia ejus.

117:29 O praise ye the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Chapter 118

118:1 Alleluja. Beati immaculati in via, qui ambulant in lege Domini.

118:1 Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord.

118:2 Beati qui scrutantur testimonia ejus ; in toto corde exquirunt eum.

118:2 Blessed are they that search his testimonies: that seek him with their whole heart.

118:3 Non enim qui operantur iniquitatem in viis ejus ambulaverunt.

118:3 For they that work iniquity, have not walked in his ways.

118:4 Tu mandasti mandata tua custodiri nimis.

118:4 Thou hast commanded thy commandments to be kept most diligently.

118:5 Utinam dirigantur viæ meæ ad custodiendas justificationes tuas.

118:5 O! that my ways may be directed to keep thy justifications.

118:6 Tunc non confundar, cum perspexero in omnibus mandatis tuis.

118:6 Then shall I not be confounded, when I shall look into all thy commandments.

118:7 Confitebor tibi in directione cordis, in eo quod didici judicia justitiæ tuæ.

118:7 I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned the judgments of thy justice.

118:8 Justificationes tuas custodiam ; non me derelinquas usquequaque.

118:8 I will keep thy justifications: O! do not thou utterly forsake me.

118:9 In quo corrigit adolescentior viam suam ? in custodiendo sermones tuos.

118:9 By what doth a young man correct his way? by observing thy words.

118:10 In toto corde meo exquisivi te ; ne repellas me a mandatis tuis.

118:10 With my whole heart have I sought after thee: let me not stray from thy commandments.

118:11 In corde meo abscondi eloquia tua, ut non peccem tibi.

118:11 Thy words have I hidden in my heart, that I may not sin against thee.

118:12 Benedictus es, Domine ; doce me justificationes tuas.

118:12 Blessed art thou, O Lord: teach me thy justifications.

118:13 In labiis meis pronuntiavi omnia judicia oris tui.

118:13 With my lips I have pronounced all the judgments of thy mouth.

118:14 In via testimoniorum tuorum delectatus sum, sicut in omnibus divitiis.

118:14 I have been delighted in the way of thy testimonies, as in all riches.

118:15 In mandatis tuis exercebor, et considerabo vias tuas.

118:15 I will meditate on thy commandments: and I will consider thy ways.

118:16 In justificationibus tuis meditabor : non obliviscar sermones tuos.

118:16 I will think of thy justifications: I will not forget thy words.

118:17 Retribue servo tuo, vivifica me, et custodiam sermones tuos.

118:17 Give bountifully to thy servant, enliven me: and I shall keep thy words.

118:18 Revela oculos meos, et considerabo mirabilia de lege tua.

118:18 Open thou my eyes: and I will consider the wondrous things of thy law.

118:19 Incola ego sum in terra : non abscondas a me mandata tua.

118:19 I am a sojourner on the earth: hide not thy commandments from me.

118:20 Concupivit anima mea desiderare justificationes tuas in omni tempore.

118:20 My soul hath coveted to long for thy justifications, at all times.

118:21 Increpasti superbos ; maledicti qui declinant a mandatis tuis.

118:21 Thou hast rebuked the proud: they are cursed who decline from thy commandments.

118:22 Aufer a me opprobrium et contemptum, quia testimonia tua exquisivi.

118:22 Remove from me reproach and contempt: because I have sought after thy testimonies.

118:23 Etenim sederunt principes, et adversum me loquebantur ; servus autem tuus exercebatur in justificationibus tuis.

118:23 For princes sat, and spoke against me: but thy servant was employed in thy justifications.

118:24 Nam et testimonia tua meditatio mea est, et consilium meum justificationes tuæ.

118:24 For thy testimonies are my meditation: and thy justifications my counsel.

118:25 Adhæsit pavimento anima mea : vivifica me secundum verbum tuum.

118:25 My soul hath cleaved to the pavement: quicken thou me according to thy word.

118:26 Vias meas enuntiavi, et exaudisti me ; doce me justificationes tuas.

118:26 I have declared my ways, and thou hast heard me: teach me thy justifications.

118:27 Viam justificationum tuarum instrue me, et exercebor in mirabilibus tuis.

118:27 Make me to understand the way of thy justifications: and I shall be exercised in thy wondrous works.

118:28 Dormitavit anima mea præ tædio : confirma me in verbis tuis.

118:28 My soul hath slumbered through heaviness: strengthen thou me in thy words.

118:29 Viam iniquitatis amove a me, et de lege tua miserere mei.

118:29 Remove from me the way of iniquity: and out of thy law have mercy on me.

118:30 Viam veritatis elegi ; judicia tua non sum oblitus.

118:30 I have chosen the way of truth: thy judgments I have not forgotten.

118:31 Adhæsi testimoniis tuis, Domine ; noli me confundere.

118:31 I have stuck to thy testimonies, O Lord: put me not to shame.

118:32 Viam mandatorum tuorum cucurri, cum dilatasti cor meum.

118:32 I have run the way of thy commandments, when thou didst enlarge my heart.

118:33 Legem pone mihi, Domine, viam justificationum tuarum, et exquiram eam semper.

118:33 Set before me for a law the way of thy justifications, O Lord: and I will always seek after it.

118:34 Da mihi intellectum, et scrutabor legem tuam, et custodiam illam in toto corde meo.

118:34 Give me understanding, and I will search thy law; and I will keep it with my whole heart.

118:35 Deduc me in semitam mandatorum tuorum, quia ipsam volui.

118:35 Lead me into the path of thy commandments; for this same I have desired.

118:36 Inclina cor meum in testimonia tua, et non in avaritiam.

118:36 Incline my heart into thy testimonies and not to covetousness.

118:37 Averte oculos meos, ne videant vanitatem ; in via tua vivifica me.

118:37 Turn away my eyes that they may not behold vanity: quicken me in thy way.

118:38 Statue servo tuo eloquium tuum in timore tuo.

118:38 Establish thy word to thy servant, in thy fear.

118:39 Amputa opprobrium meum quod suspicatus sum, quia judicia tua jucunda.

118:39 Turn away my reproach, which I have apprehended: for thy judgments are delightful.

118:40 Ecce concupivi mandata tua : in æquitate tua vivifica me.

118:40 Behold I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy justice.

118:41 Et veniat super me misericordia tua, Domine ; salutare tuum secundum eloquium tuum.

118:41 Let thy mercy also come upon me, O Lord: thy salvation according to thy word.

118:42 Et respondebo exprobrantibus mihi verbum, quia speravi in sermonibus tuis.

118:42 So shall I answer them that reproach me in any thing; that I have trusted in thy words.

118:43 Et ne auferas de ore meo verbum veritatis usquequaque, quia in judiciis tuis supersperavi.

118:43 And take not thou the word of truth utterly out of my mouth: for in thy words, I have hoped exceedingly.

118:44 Et custodiam legem tuam semper, in sæculum et in sæculum sæculi.

118:44 So shall I always keep thy law, for ever and ever.

118:45 Et ambulabam in latitudine, quia mandata tua exquisivi.

118:45 And I walked at large: because I have sought after thy commandments.

118:46 Et loquebar in testimoniis tuis in conspectu regum, et non confundebar.

118:46 And I spoke of thy testimonies before kings: and I was not ashamed.

118:47 Et meditabar in mandatis tuis, quæ dilexi.

118:47 I meditated also on thy commandments, which I loved.

118:48 Et levavi manus meas ad mandata tua, quæ dilexi, et exercebar in justificationibus tuis.

118:48 And I lifted up my hands to thy commandments, which I loved: and I was exercised in thy justifications.

118:49 Memor esto verbi tui servo tuo, in quo mihi spem dedisti.

118:49 Be thou mindful of thy word to thy servant, in which thou hast given me hope.

118:50 Hæc me consolata est in humilitate mea, quia eloquium tuum vivificavit me.

118:50 This hath comforted me in my humiliation: because thy word hath enlivened me.

118:51 Superbi inique agebant usquequaque ; a lege autem tua non declinavi.

118:51 The proud did iniquitously altogether: but I declined not from thy law.

118:52 Memor fui judiciorum tuorum a sæculo, Domine, et consolatus sum.

118:52 I remembered, O Lord, thy judgments of old: and I was comforted.

118:53 Defectio tenuit me, pro peccatoribus derelinquentibus legem tuam.

118:53 A fainting hath taken hold of me, because of the wicked that forsake thy law.

118:54 Cantabiles mihi erant justificationes tuæ in loco peregrinationis meæ.

118:54 Thy justifications were the subject of my song, in the place of my pilgrimage.

118:55 Memor fui nocte nominis tui, Domine, et custodivi legem tuam.

118:55 In the night I have remembered thy name, O Lord: and have kept thy law.

118:56 Hæc facta est mihi, quia justificationes tuas exquisivi.

118:56 This happened to me: because I sought after thy justifications.

118:57 Portio mea, Domine, dixi custodire legem tuam.

118:57 O Lord, my portion, I have said, I would keep thy law.

118:58 Deprecatus sum faciem tuam in toto corde meo ; miserere mei secundum eloquium tuum.

118:58 I entreated thy face with all my heart: have mercy on me according to thy word.

118:59 Cogitavi vias meas, et converti pedes meos in testimonia tua.

118:59 I have thought on my ways: and turned my feet unto thy testimonies.

118:60 Paratus sum, et non sum turbatus, ut custodiam mandata tua.

118:60 I am ready, and am not troubled: that I may keep thy commandments.

118:61 Funes peccatorum circumplexi sunt me, et legem tuam non sum oblitus.

118:61 The cords of the wicked have encompassed me: but I have not forgotten thy law.

118:62 Media nocte surgebam ad confitendum tibi, super judicia justificationis tuæ.

118:62 I rose at midnight to give praise to thee; for the judgments of thy justification.

118:63 Particeps ego sum omnium timentium te, et custodientium mandata tua.

118:63 I am a partaker with all them that fear thee, and that keep thy commandments.

118:64 Misericordia tua, Domine, plena est terra ; justificationes tuas doce me.

118:64 The earth, O Lord, is full of thy mercy: teach me thy justifications.

118:65 Bonitatem fecisti cum servo tuo, Domine, secundum verbum tuum.

118:65 Thou hast done well with thy servant, O Lord, according to thy word.

118:66 Bonitatem, et disciplinam, et scientiam doce me, quia mandatis tuis credidi.

118:66 Teach me goodness and discipline and knowledge; for I have believed thy commandments.

118:67 Priusquam humiliarer ego deliqui : propterea eloquium tuum custodivi.

118:67 Before I was humbled I offended; therefore have I kept thy word.

118:68 Bonus es tu, et in bonitate tua doce me justificationes tuas.

118:68 Thou art good; and in thy goodness teach me thy justifications.

118:69 Multiplicata est super me iniquitas superborum ; ego autem in toto corde meo scrutabor mandata tua.

118:69 The iniquity of the proud hath been multiplied over me: but I will seek thy commandments with my whole heart.

118:70 Coagulatum est sicut lac cor eorum ; ego vero legem tuam meditatus sum.

118:70 Their heart is curdled like milk: but I have meditated on thy law.

118:71 Bonum mihi quia humiliasti me, ut discam justificationes tuas.

118:71 It is good for me that thou hast humbled me, that I may learn thy justifications.

118:72 Bonum mihi lex oris tui, super millia auri et argenti.

118:72 The law of thy mouth is good to me, above thousands of gold and silver.

118:73 Manus tuæ fecerunt me, et plasmaverunt me : da mihi intellectum, et discam mandata tua.

118:73 Thy hands have made me and formed me: give me understanding, and I will learn thy commandments.

118:74 Qui timent te videbunt me et lætabuntur, quia in verba tua supersperavi.

118:74 They that fear thee shall see me, and shall be glad : because I have greatly hoped in thy words.

118:75 Cognovi, Domine, quia æquitas judicia tua, et in veritate tua humiliasti me.

118:75 I know, O Lord, that thy judgments are equity: and in thy truth thou hast humbled me.

118:76 Fiat misericordia tua ut consoletur me, secundum eloquium tuum servo tuo.

118:76 O! let thy mercy be for my comfort, according to thy word unto thy servant.

118:77 Veniant mihi miserationes tuæ, et vivam, quia lex tua meditatio mea est.

118:77 Let thy tender mercies come unto me, and I shall live: for thy law is my meditation.

118:78 Confundantur superbi, quia injuste iniquitatem fecerunt in me ; ego autem exercebor in mandatis tuis.

118:78 Let the proud be ashamed, because they have done unjustly towards me: but I will be employed in thy commandments.

118:79 Convertantur mihi timentes te, et qui noverunt testimonia tua.

118:79 Let them that fear thee turn to me: and they that know thy testimonies.

118:80 Fiat cor meum immaculatum in justificationibus tuis, ut non confundar.

118:80 Let my heart be undefiled in thy justifications, that I may not be confounded.

118:81 Defecit in salutare tuum anima mea, et in verbum tuum supersperavi.

118:81 My soul hath fainted after thy salvation: and in thy word I have very much hoped.

118:82 Defecerunt oculi mei in eloquium tuum, dicentes : Quando consolaberis me ?

118:82 My eyes have failed for thy word, saying: When wilt thou comfort me?

118:83 Quia factus sum sicut uter in pruina ; justificationes tuas non sum oblitus.

118:83 For I am become like a bottle in the frost: I have not forgotten thy justifications.

118:84 Quot sunt dies servi tui ? quando facies de persequentibus me judicium ?

118:84 How many are the days of thy servant: when wilt thou execute judgment on them that persecute me?

118:85 Narraverunt mihi iniqui fabulationes, sed non ut lex tua.

118:85 The wicked have told me fables: but not as thy law.

118:86 Omnia mandata tua veritas : inique persecuti sunt me, adjuva me.

118:86 All thy statutes are truth: they have persecuted me unjustly, do thou help me.

118:87 Paulominus consummaverunt me in terra ; ego autem non dereliqui mandata tua.

118:87 They had almost made an end of me upon earth: but I have not forsaken thy commandments.

118:88 Secundum misericordiam tuam vivifica me, et custodiam testimonia oris tui.

118:88 Quicken thou me according to thy mercy: and I shall keep the testimonies of thy mouth.

118:89 In æternum, Domine, verbum tuum permanet in cælo.

118:89 For ever, O Lord, thy word standeth firm in heaven.

118:90 In generationem et generationem veritas tua ; fundasti terram, et permanet.

118:90 Thy truth unto all generations: thou hast founded the earth, and it continueth.

118:91 Ordinatione tua perseverat dies, quoniam omnia serviunt tibi.

118:91 By thy ordinance the day goeth on: for all things serve thee.

118:92 Nisi quod lex tua meditatio mea est, tunc forte periissem in humilitate mea.

118:92 Unless thy law had been my meditation, I had then perhaps perished in my abjection.

118:93 In æternum non obliviscar justificationes tuas, quia in ipsis vivificasti me.

118:93 Thy justifications I will never forget: for by them thou hast given me life.

118:94 Tuus sum ego ; salvum me fac : quoniam justificationes tuas exquisivi.

118:94 I am thine, save thou me: for I have sought thy justifications.

118:95 Me exspectaverunt peccatores ut perderent me ; testimonia tua intellexi.

118:95 The wicked have waited for me to destroy me: but I have understood thy testimonies.

118:96 Omnis consummationis vidi finem, latum mandatum tuum nimis.

118:96 I have seen an end of all perfection: thy commandment is exceeding broad.

118:97 Quomodo dilexi legem tuam, Domine ! tota die meditatio mea est.

118:97 O how have I loved thy law, O Lord! it is my meditation all the day.

118:98 Super inimicos meos prudentem me fecisti mandato tuo, quia in æternum mihi est.

118:98 Through thy commandment, thou hast made me wiser than my enemies: for it is ever with me.

118:99 Super omnes docentes me intellexi, quia testimonia tua meditatio mea est.

118:99 I have understood more than all my teachers: because thy testimonies are my meditation.

118:100 Super senes intellexi, quia mandata tua quæsivi.

118:100 I have had understanding above ancients: because I have sought thy commandments.

118:101 Ab omni via mala prohibui pedes meos, ut custodiam verba tua.

118:101 I have restrained my feet from every evil way: that I may keep thy words.

118:102 A judiciis tuis non declinavi, quia tu legem posuisti mihi.

118:102 I have not declined from thy judgments, because thou hast set me a law.

118:103 Quam dulcia faucibus meis eloquia tua ! super mel ori meo.

118:103 How sweet are thy words to my palate! more than honey to my mouth.

118:104 A mandatis tuis intellexi ; propterea odivi omnem viam iniquitatis.

118:104 By thy commandments I have had understanding: therefore have I hated every way of iniquity.

118:105 Lucerna pedibus meis verbum tuum, et lumen semitis meis.

118:105 Thy word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my paths.

118:106 Juravi et statui custodire judicia justitiæ tuæ.

118:106 I have sworn and am determined to keep the judgments of thy justice.

118:107 Humiliatus sum usquequaque, Domine ; vivifica me secundum verbum tuum.

118:107 I have been humbled, O Lord, exceedingly: quicken thou me according to thy word.

118:108 Voluntaria oris mei beneplacita fac, Domine, et judicia tua doce me.

118:108 The free offerings of my mouth make acceptable, O Lord: and teach me thy judgments.

118:109 Anima mea in manibus meis semper, et legem tuam non sum oblitus.

118:109 My soul is continually in my hands: and I have not forgotten thy law.

118:110 Posuerunt peccatores laqueum mihi, et de mandatis tuis non erravi.

118:110 Sinners have laid a snare for me: but I have not erred from thy precepts.

118:111 Hæreditate acquisivi testimonia tua in æternum, quia exsultatio cordis mei sunt.

118:111 I have purchased thy testimonies for an inheritance for ever: because they are the joy of my heart.

118:112 Inclinavi cor meum ad faciendas justificationes tuas in æternum, propter retributionem.

118:112 I have inclined my heart to do thy justifications for ever, for the reward.

118:113 Iniquos odio habui, et legem tuam dilexi.

118:113 I have hated the unjust: and have loved thy law.

118:114 Adjutor et susceptor meus es tu, et in verbum tuum supersperavi.

118:114 Thou art my helper and my protector: and in thy word I have greatly hoped.

118:115 Declinate a me, maligni, et scrutabor mandata Dei mei.

118:115 Depart from me, ye malignant: and I will search the commandments of my God.

118:116 Suscipe me secundum eloquium tuum, et vivam, et non confundas me ab exspectatione mea.

118:116 Uphold me according to thy word, and I shall live: and let me not be confounded in my expectation.

118:117 Adjuva me, et salvus ero, et meditabor in justificationibus tuis semper.

118:117 Help me, and I shall be saved: and I will meditate always on thy justifications.

118:118 Sprevisti omnes discedentes a judiciis tuis, quia injusta cogitatio eorum.

118:118 Thou hast despised all them that fall off from thy judgments; for their thought is unjust.

118:119 Prævaricantes reputavi omnes peccatores terræ ; ideo dilexi testimonia tua.

118:119 I have accounted all the sinners of the earth prevaricators: therefore have I loved thy testimonies.

118:120 Confige timore tuo carnes meas ; a judiciis enim tuis timui.

118:120 Pierce thou my flesh with thy fear: for I am afraid of thy judgments.

118:121 Feci judicium et justitiam : non tradas me calumniantibus me.

118:121 I have done judgment and justice: give me not up to them that slander me.

118:122 Suscipe servum tuum in bonum : non calumnientur me superbi.

118:122 Uphold thy servant unto good: let not the proud calumniate me.

118:123 Oculi mei defecerunt in salutare tuum, et in eloquium justitiæ tuæ.

118:123 My eyes have fainted after thy salvation: and for the word of thy justice.

118:124 Fac cum servo tuo secundum misericordiam tuam, et justificationes tuas doce me.

118:124 Deal with thy servant according to thy mercy: and teach me thy justifications.

118:125 Servus tuus sum ego : da mihi intellectum, ut sciam testimonia tua.

118:125 I am thy servant: give me understanding that I may know thy testimonies.

118:126 Tempus faciendi, Domine : dissipaverunt legem tuam.

118:126 It is time, O Lord, to do: they have dissipated thy law.

118:127 Ideo dilexi mandata tua super aurum et topazion.

118:127 Therefore have I loved thy commandments above gold and the topaz.

118:128 Propterea ad omnia mandata tua dirigebar ; omnem viam iniquam odio habui.

118:128 Therefore was I directed to all thy commandments: I have hated all wicked ways.

118:129 Mirabilia testimonia tua : ideo scrutata est ea anima mea.

118:129 Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore my soul hath sought them.

118:130 Declaratio sermonum tuorum illuminat, et intellectum dat parvulis.

118:130 The declaration of thy words giveth light: and giveth understanding to little ones.

118:131 Os meum aperui, et attraxi spiritum : quia mandata tua desiderabam.

118:131 I opened my mouth, and panted: because I longed for thy commandments.

118:132 Aspice in me, et miserere mei, secundum judicium diligentium nomen tuum.

118:132 Look thou upon me, and have mercy on me according to the judgment of them that love thy name.

118:133 Gressus meos dirige secundum eloquium tuum, et non dominetur mei omnis injustitia.

118:133 Direct my steps according to thy word: and let no iniquity have dominion over me.

118:134 Redime me a calumniis hominum ut custodiam mandata tua.

118:134 Redeem me from the calumnies of men: that I may keep thy commandments.

118:135 Faciem tuam illumina super servum tuum, et doce me justificationes tuas.

118:135 Make thy face to shine upon thy servant: and teach me thy justifications.

118:136 Exitus aquarum deduxerunt oculi mei, quia non custodierunt legem tuam.

118:136 My eyes have sent forth springs of water: because they have not kept thy law.

118:137 Justus es, Domine, et rectum judicium tuum.

118:137 Thou art just, O Lord: and thy judgment is right.

118:138 Mandasti justitiam testimonia tua, et veritatem tuam nimis.

118:138 Thou hast commanded justice thy testimonies: and thy truth exceedingly.

118:139 Tabescere me fecit zelus meus, quia obliti sunt verba tua inimici mei.

118:139 My zeal hath made me pine away: because my enemies forgot thy words.

118:140 Ignitum eloquium tuum vehementer, et servus tuus dilexit illud.

118:140 Thy word is exceedingly refined: and thy servant hath loved it.

118:141 Adolescentulus sum ego et contemptus ; justificationes tuas non sum oblitus.

118:141 I am very young and despised; but I forget not thy justifications.

118:142 Justitia tua, justitia in æternum, et lex tua veritas.

118:142 Thy justice is justice for ever: and thy law is the truth.

118:143 Tribulatio et angustia invenerunt me ; mandata tua meditatio mea est.

118:143 Trouble and anguish have found me: thy commandments are my meditation.

118:144 Æquitas testimonia tua in æternum : intellectum da mihi, et vivam.

118:144 Thy testimonies are justice for ever: give me understanding, and I shall live.

118:145 Clamavi in toto corde meo : exaudi me, Domine ; justificationes tuas requiram.

118:145 I cried with my whole heart, hear me, O Lord: I will seek thy justifications.

118:146 Clamavi ad te ; salvum me fac : ut custodiam mandata tua.

118:146 I cried unto thee, save me: that I may keep thy commandments.

118:147 Præveni in maturitate, et clamavi : quia in verba tua supersperavi.

118:147 I prevented the dawning of the day, and cried: because in thy words I very much hoped.

118:148 Prævenerunt oculi mei ad te diluculo, ut meditarer eloquia tua.

118:148 My eyes to thee have prevented the morning: that I might meditate on thy words.

118:149 Vocem meam audi secundum misericordiam tuam, Domine, et secundum judicium tuum vivifica me.

118:149 Hear thou my voice, O Lord, according to thy mercy: and quicken me according to thy judgment.

118:150 Appropinquaverunt persequentes me iniquitati : a lege autem tua longe facti sunt.

118:150 They that persecute me have drawn nigh to iniquity; but they are gone far off from thy law.

118:151 Prope es tu, Domine, et omnes viæ tuæ veritas.

118:151 Thou art near, O Lord: and all thy ways are truth.

118:152 Initio cognovi de testimoniis tuis, quia in æternum fundasti ea.

118:152 I have known from the beginning concerning thy testimonies: that thou hast founded them for ever.

118:153 Vide humilitatem meam, et eripe me, quia legem tuam non sum oblitus.

118:153 See my humiliation and deliver me for I have not forgotten thy law.

118:154 Judica judicium meum, et redime me : propter eloquium tuum vivifica me.

118:154 Judge my judgment and redeem me: quicken thou me for thy word's sake.

118:155 Longe a peccatoribus salus, quia justificationes tuas non exquisierunt.

118:155 Salvation is far from sinners; because they have not sought thy justifications.

118:156 Misericordiæ tuæ multæ, Domine ; secundum judicium tuum vivifica me.

118:156 Many, O Lord, are thy mercies: quicken me according to thy judgment.

118:157 Multi qui persequuntur me, et tribulant me ; a testimoniis tuis non declinavi.

118:157 Many are they that persecute me and afflict me; but I have not declined from thy testimonies.

118:158 Vidi prævaricantes et tabescebam, quia eloquia tua non custodierunt.

118:158 I beheld the transgressors, and pined away; because they kept not thy word.

118:159 Vide quoniam mandata tua dilexi, Domine : in misericordia tua vivifica me.

118:159 Behold I have loved thy commandments, O Lord; quicken me thou in thy mercy.

118:160 Principium verborum tuorum veritas ; in æternum omnia judicia justitiæ tuæ.

118:160 The beginning of thy words is truth: all the judgments of thy justice are for ever.

118:161 Principes persecuti sunt me gratis, et a verbis tuis formidavit cor meum.

118:161 Princes have persecuted me without cause: and my heart hath been in awe of thy words.

118:162 Lætabor ego super eloquia tua, sicut qui invenit spolia multa.

118:162 I will rejoice at thy words, as one that hath found great spoil.

118:163 Iniquitatem odio habui, et abominatus sum, legem autem tuam dilexi.

118:163 I have hated and abhorred iniquity; but I have loved thy law.

118:164 Septies in die laudem dixi tibi, super judicia justitiæ tuæ.

118:164 Seven times a day I have given praise to thee, for the judgments of thy justice.

118:165 Pax multa diligentibus legem tuam, et non est illis scandalum.

118:165 Much peace have they that love thy law, and to them there is no stumbling block.

118:166 Exspectabam salutare tuum, Domine, et mandata tua dilexi.

118:166 I looked for thy salvation, O Lord: and I loved thy commandments.

118:167 Custodivit anima mea testimonia tua, et dilexit ea vehementer.

118:167 My soul hath kept thy testimonies and hath loved them exceedingly.

118:168 Servavi mandata tua et testimonia tua, quia omnes viæ meæ in conspectu tuo.

118:168 I have kept thy commandments and thy testimonies: because all my ways are in thy sight.

118:169 Appropinquet deprecatio mea in conspectu tuo, Domine ; juxta eloquium tuum da mihi intellectum.

118:169 Let my supplication, O Lord, come near in thy sight: give me understanding according to thy word.

118:170 Intret postulatio mea in conspectu tuo ; secundum eloquium tuum eripe me.

118:170 Let my request come in before thee; deliver thou me according to thy word.

118:171 Eructabunt labia mea hymnum, cum docueris me justificationes tuas.

118:171 My lips shall utter a hymn, when thou shalt teach me thy justifications.

118:172 Pronuntiabit lingua mea eloquium tuum, quia omnia mandata tua æquitas.

118:172 My tongue shall pronounce thy word: because all thy commandments are justice.

118:173 Fiat manus tua ut salvet me, quoniam mandata tua elegi.

118:173 Let thy hand be with me to save me; for I have chosen thy precepts.

118:174 Concupivi salutare tuum, Domine, et lex tua meditatio mea est.

118:174 I have longed for thy salvation, O Lord; and thy law is my meditation.

118:175 Vivet anima mea, et laudabit te, et judicia tua adjuvabunt me.

118:175 My soul shall live and shall praise thee: and thy judgments shall help me.

118:176 Erravi sicut ovis quæ periit : quære servum tuum, quia mandata tua non sum oblitus.

118:176 I have gone astray like a sheep that is lost: seek thy servant, because I have not forgotten thy commandments.

Chapter 119

119:1 Canticum graduum. Ad Dominum cum tribularer clamavi, et exaudivit me.

119:1 In my trouble I cried to the Lord: and he heard me.

119:2 Domine, libera animam meam a labiis iniquis et a lingua dolosa.

119:2 O Lord, deliver my soul from wicked lips, and a deceitful tongue.

119:3 Quid detur tibi, aut quid apponatur tibi ad linguam dolosam ?

119:3 What shall be given to thee, or what shall be added to thee, to a deceitful tongue?

119:4 Sagittæ potentis acutæ, cum carbonibus desolatoriis.

119:4 The sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals that lay waste.

119:5 Heu mihi, quia incolatus meus prolongatus est ! habitavi cum habitantibus Cedar ;

119:5 Woe is me, that my sojourning is prolonged! I have dwelt with the inhabitants of Cedar:

119:6 multum incola fuit anima mea.

119:6 My soul hath been long a sojourner.

119:7 Cum his qui oderunt pacem eram pacificus ; cum loquebar illis, impugnabant me gratis.

119:7 With them that hated peace I was peaceable: when I spoke to them they fought against me without cause.

Chapter 120

120:1 Canticum graduum. Levavi oculos meos in montes, unde veniet auxilium mihi.

120:1 I have lifted up my eyes to the mountains, from whence help shall come to me.

120:2 Auxilium meum a Domino, qui fecit cælum et terram.

120:2 My help is from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.

120:3 Non det in commotionem pedem tuum, neque dormitet qui custodit te.

120:3 May he not suffer thy foot to be moved: neither let him slumber that keepeth thee.

120:4 Ecce non dormitabit neque dormiet qui custodit Israël.

120:4 Behold he shall neither slumber nor sleep, that keepeth Israel.

120:5 Dominus custodit te ; Dominus protectio tua super manum dexteram tuam.

120:5 The Lord is thy keeper, the Lord is thy protection upon thy right hand.

120:6 Per diem sol non uret te, neque luna per noctem.

120:6 The sun shall not burn thee by day: nor the moon by night.

120:7 Dominus custodit te ab omni malo ; custodiat animam tuam Dominus.

120:7 The Lord keepeth thee from all evil: may the Lord keep thy soul.

120:8 Dominus custodiat introitum tuum et exitum tuum, ex hoc nunc et usque in sæculum.

120:8 May the Lord keep thy coming in and thy going out; from henceforth now and for ever.

Chapter 121

121:1 Canticum graduum. Lætatus sum in his quæ dicta sunt mihi : In domum Domini ibimus.

121:1 A gradual canticle. I rejoiced at the things that were said to me: We shall go into the house of the Lord.

121:2 Stantes erant pedes nostri in atriis tuis, Jerusalem.

121:2 Our feet were standing in thy courts, O Jerusalem.

121:3 Jerusalem, quæ ædificatur ut civitas, cujus participatio ejus in idipsum.

121:3 Jerusalem, which is built as a city, which is compact together.

121:4 Illuc enim ascenderunt tribus, tribus Domini : testimonium Israël, ad confitendum nomini Domini.

121:4 For thither did the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord: the testimony of Israel, to praise the name of the Lord.

121:5 Quia illic sederunt sedes in judicio, sedes super domum David.

121:5 Because their seats have sat in judgment, seats upon the house of David.

121:6 Rogate quæ ad pacem sunt Jerusalem, et abundantia diligentibus te.

121:6 Pray ye for the things that are for the peace of Jerusalem: and abundance for them that love thee.

121:7 Fiat pax in virtute tua, et abundantia in turribus tuis.

121:7 Let peace be in thy strength: and abundance in thy towers.

121:8 Propter fratres meos et proximos meos, loquebar pacem de te.

121:8 For the sake of my brethren, and of my neighbours, I spoke peace of thee.

121:9 Propter domum Domini Dei nostri, quæsivi bona tibi.

121:9 Because of the house of the Lord our God, I have sought good things for thee.

Chapter 122

122:1 Canticum graduum. Ad te levavi oculos meos, qui habitas in cælis.

122:1 To thee have I lifted up my eyes, who dwellest in heaven.

122:2 Ecce sicut oculi servorum in manibus dominorum suorum ; sicut oculi ancillæ in manibus dominæ suæ : ita oculi nostri ad Dominum Deum nostrum, donec misereatur nostri.

122:2 Behold as the eyes of servants are on the hands of their masters, As the eyes of the handmaid are on the hands of her mistress: so are our eyes unto the Lord our God, until he have mercy on us.

122:3 Miserere nostri, Domine, miserere nostri, quia multum repleti sumus despectione ;

122:3 Have mercy on us, O Lord, have mercy on us: for we are greatly filled with contempt.

122:4 quia multum repleta est anima nostra opprobrium abundantibus, et despectio superbis.

122:4 For our soul is greatly filled: we are a reproach to the rich, and contempt to the proud.

Chapter 123

123:1 Canticum graduum. Nisi quia Dominus erat in nobis, dicat nunc Israël,

123:1 A gradual canticle. If it had not been that the Lord was with us, let Israel now say:

123:2 nisi quia Dominus erat in nobis : cum exsurgerent homines in nos,

123:2 If it had not been that the Lord was with us, When men rose up against us,

123:3 forte vivos deglutissent nos ; cum irasceretur furor eorum in nos,

123:3 Perhaps they had swallowed us up alive. When their fury was enkindled against us,

123:4 forsitan aqua absorbuisset nos ;

123:4 Perhaps the waters had swallowed us up.

123:5 torrentem pertransivit anima nostra ; forsitan pertransisset anima nostra aquam intolerabilem.

123:5 Our soul hath passed through a torrent: perhaps our soul had passed through a water insupportable.

123:6 Benedictus Dominus, qui non dedit nos in captionem dentibus eorum.

123:6 Blessed be the Lord, who hath not given us to be a prey to their teeth.

123:7 Anima nostra sicut passer erepta est de laqueo venantium ; laqueus contritus est, et nos liberati sumus.

123:7 Our soul hath been delivered as a sparrow out of the snare of the fowlers. The snare is broken, and we are delivered.

123:8 Adjutorium nostrum in nomine Domini, qui fecit cælum et terram.

123:8 Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth.

Chapter 124

124:1 Canticum graduum. Qui confidunt in Domino, sicut mons Sion : non commovebitur in æternum, qui habitat

124:1 A gradual canticle. They that trust in the Lord shall be as mount Sion: he shall not be moved for ever that dwelleth

124:2 in Jerusalem. Montes in circuitu ejus ; et Dominus in circuitu populi sui, ex hoc nunc et usque in sæculum.

124:2 In Jerusalem. Mountains are round about it: so the Lord is round about his people from henceforth now and for ever.

124:3 Quia non relinquet Dominus virgam peccatorum super sortem justorum : ut non extendant justi ad iniquitatem manus suas,

124:3 For the Lord will not leave the rod of sinners upon the lot of the just: that the just may not stretch forth their hands to iniquity.

124:4 benefac, Domine, bonis, et rectis corde.

124:4 Do good, O Lord, to those that are good, and to the upright of heart.

124:5 Declinantes autem in obligationes, adducet Dominus cum operantibus iniquitatem. Pax super Israël !

124:5 But such as turn aside into bonds, the Lord shall lead out with the workers of iniquity: peace upon Israel.

Chapter 125

125:1 Canticum graduum. In convertendo Dominus captivitatem Sion, facti sumus sicut consolati.

125:1 A gradual canticle. When the Lord brought back the captivity of Sion, we became like men comforted.

125:2 Tunc repletum est gaudio os nostrum, et lingua nostra exsultatione. Tunc dicent inter gentes : Magnificavit Dominus facere cum eis.

125:2 Then was our mouth filled with gladness; and our tongue with joy. Then shall they say among the Gentiles: The Lord hath done great things for them.

125:3 Magnificavit Dominus facere nobiscum ; facti sumus lætantes.

125:3 The Lord hath done great things for us: we are become joyful.

125:4 Converte, Domine, captivitatem nostram, sicut torrens in austro.

125:4 Turn again our captivity, O Lord, as a stream in the south.

125:5 Qui seminant in lacrimis, in exsultatione metent.

125:5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

125:6 Euntes ibant et flebant, mittentes semina sua. Venientes autem venient cum exsultatione, portantes manipulos suos.

125:6 Going they went and wept, casting their seeds.

125:7

125:7 But coming they shall come with joyfulness, carrying their sheaves.

Chapter 126

126:1 Canticum graduum Salomonis. Nisi Dominus ædificaverit domum, in vanum laboraverunt qui ædificant eam. Nisi Dominus custodierit civitatem, frustra vigilat qui custodit eam.

126:1 A gradual canticle of Solomon. Unless the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it. Unless the Lord keep the city, he watcheth in vain that keepeth it.

126:2 Vanum est vobis ante lucem surgere : surgite postquam sederitis, qui manducatis panem doloris. Cum dederit dilectis suis somnum,

126:2 It is vain for you to rise before light, rise ye after you have sitten, you that eat the bread of sorrow. When he shall give sleep to his beloved,

126:3 ecce hæreditas Domini, filii ; merces, fructus ventris.

126:3 Behold the inheritance of the Lord are children: the reward, the fruit of the womb.

126:4 Sicut sagittæ in manu potentis, ita filii excussorum.

126:4 As arrows in the hand of the mighty, so the children of them that have been shaken.

126:5 Beatus vir qui implevit desiderium suum ex ipsis : non confundetur cum loquetur inimicis suis in porta.

126:5 Blessed is the man that hath filled the desire with them; he shall not be confounded when he shall speak to his enemies in the gate.

Chapter 127

127:1 Canticum graduum. Beati omnes qui timent Dominum, qui ambulant in viis ejus.

127:1 A gradual canticle. Blessed are all they that fear the Lord: that walk in his ways.

127:2 Labores manuum tuarum quia manducabis : beatus es, et bene tibi erit.

127:2 For thou shalt eat the labours of thy hands: blessed art thou, and it shall be well with thee.

127:3 Uxor tua sicut vitis abundans in lateribus domus tuæ ; filii tui sicut novellæ olivarum in circuitu mensæ tuæ.

127:3 Thy wife as a fruitful vine, on the sides of thy house. Thy children as olive plants, round about thy table.

127:4 Ecce sic benedicetur homo qui timet Dominum.

127:4 Behold, thus shall the man be blessed that feareth the Lord.

127:5 Benedicat tibi Dominus ex Sion, et videas bona Jerusalem omnibus diebus vitæ tuæ.

127:5 May the Lord bless thee out of Sion: and mayst thou see the good things of Jerusalem all the days of thy life.

127:6 Et videas filios filiorum tuorum : pacem super Israël.

127:6 And mayst thou see thy children's children, peace upon Israel.

Chapter 128

128:1 Canticum graduum. Sæpe expugnaverunt me a juventute mea, dicat nunc Israël ;

128:1 A gradual canticle. Often have they fought against me from my youth, let Israel now say.

128:2 sæpe expugnaverunt me a juventute mea : etenim non potuerunt mihi.

128:2 Often have they fought against me from my youth: but they could not prevail over me.

128:3 Supra dorsum meum fabricaverunt peccatores ; prolongaverunt iniquitatem suam.

128:3 The wicked have wrought upon my back: they have lengthened their iniquity.

128:4 Dominus justus concidit cervices peccatorum.

128:4 The Lord who is just will cut the necks of sinners:

128:5 Confundantur, et convertantur retrorsum omnes qui oderunt Sion.

128:5 Let them all be confounded and turned back that hate Sion.

128:6 Fiant sicut fœnum tectorum, quod priusquam evellatur exaruit :

128:6 Let them be as grass upon the tops of houses: which withereth before it be plucked up:

128:7 de quo non implevit manum suam qui metit, et sinum suum qui manipulos colligit.

128:7 Who with the mower filleth not his hand: nor he that gathereth sheaves his bosom.

128:8 Et non dixerunt qui præteribant : Benedictio Domini super vos. Benediximus vobis in nomine Domini.

128:8 And they that passed by have not said: The blessing of the Lord be upon you: we have blessed you in the name of the Lord.

Chapter 129

129:1 Canticum graduum. De profundis clamavi ad te, Domine ;

129:1 A gradual canticle. Out of the depths I have cried to thee, O Lord:

129:2 Domine, exaudi vocem meam. Fiant aures tuæ intendentes in vocem deprecationis meæ.

129:2 Lord, hear my voice. Let thy ears be attentive to the voice of my supplication.

129:3 Si iniquitates observaveris, Domine, Domine, quis sustinebit ?

129:3 If thou, O Lord, wilt mark iniquities: Lord, who shall stand it.

129:4 Quia apud te propitiatio est ; et propter legem tuam sustinui te, Domine. Sustinuit anima mea in verbo ejus :

129:4 For with thee there is merciful forgiveness: and by reason of thy law, I have waited for thee, O Lord. My soul hath relied on his word:

129:5 speravit anima mea in Domino.

129:5 my soul hath hoped in the Lord.

129:6 A custodia matutina usque ad noctem, speret Israël in Domino.

129:6 From the morning watch even until night, let Israel hope in the Lord.

129:7 Quia apud Dominum misericordia, et copiosa apud eum redemptio.

129:7 Because with the Lord there is mercy: and with him plentiful redemption.

129:8 Et ipse redimet Israël ex omnibus iniquitatibus ejus.

129:8 And he shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities.

Chapter 130

130:1 Canticum graduum David. Domine, non est exaltatum cor meum, neque elati sunt oculi mei, neque ambulavi in magnis, neque in mirabilibus super me.

130:1 A gradual canticle of David. Lord, my heart is not exalted: nor are my eyes lofty. Neither have I walked in great matters, nor in wonderful things above me.

130:2 Si non humiliter sentiebam, sed exaltavi animam meam : sicut ablactatus est super matre sua, ita retributio in anima mea.

130:2 If I was not humbly minded, but exalted my soul: As a child that is weaned is towards his mother, so reward in my soul.

130:3 Speret Israël in Domino, ex hoc nunc et usque in sæculum.

130:3 Let Israel hope in the Lord, from henceforth now and for ever.

Chapter 131

131:1 Canticum graduum. Memento, Domine, David, et omnis mansuetudinis ejus :

131:1 A gradual canticle. O Lord, remember David, and all his meekness.

131:2 sicut juravit Domino ; votum vovit Deo Jacob :

131:2 How he swore to the Lord, he vowed a vow to the God of Jacob:

131:3 Si introiero in tabernaculum domus meæ ; si ascendero in lectum strati mei ;

131:3 If I shall enter into the tabernacle of my house: if I shall go up into the bed wherein I lie:

131:4 si dedero somnum oculis meis, et palpebris meis dormitationem,

131:4 If I shall give sleep to my eyes, or slumber to my eyelids,

131:5 et requiem temporibus meis, donec inveniam locum Domino, tabernaculum Deo Jacob.

131:5 Or rest to my temples: until I find out a place for the Lord, a tabernacle for the God of Jacob.

131:6 Ecce audivimus eam in Ephrata ; invenimus eam in campis silvæ.

131:6 Behold we have heard of it in Ephrata: we have found it in the fields of the wood.

131:7 Introibimus in tabernaculum ejus ; adorabimus in loco ubi steterunt pedes ejus.

131:7 We will go into his tabernacle: we will adore in the place where his feet stood.

131:8 Surge, Domine, in requiem tuam, tu et arca sanctificationis tuæ.

131:8 Arise, O Lord, into thy resting place: thou and the ark, which thou hast sanctified.

131:9 Sacerdotes tui induantur justitiam, et sancti tui exsultent.

131:9 Let thy priests be clothed with justice: and let thy saints rejoice.

131:10 Propter David servum tuum non avertas faciem christi tui.

131:10 For thy servant David's sake, turn not away the face of thy anointed.

131:11 Juravit Dominus David veritatem, et non frustrabitur eam : De fructu ventris tui ponam super sedem tuam.

131:11 The Lord hath sworn truth to David, and he will not make it void: of the fruit of thy womb I will set upon thy throne.

131:12 Si custodierint filii tui testamentum meum, et testimonia mea hæc quæ docebo eos, et filii eorum usque in sæculum sedebunt super sedem tuam.

131:12 If thy children will keep my covenant, and these my testimonies which I shall teach them: Their children also for evermore shall sit upon thy throne.

131:13 Quoniam elegit Dominus Sion : elegit eam in habitationem sibi.

131:13 For the Lord hath chosen Sion: he hath chosen it for his dwelling.

131:14 Hæc requies mea in sæculum sæculi ; hic habitabo, quoniam elegi eam.

131:14 This is my rest for ever and ever: here will I dwell, for I have chosen it.

131:15 Viduam ejus benedicens benedicam ; pauperes ejus saturabo panibus.

131:15 Blessing I will bless her widow: I will satisfy her poor with bread.

131:16 Sacerdotes ejus induam salutari, et sancti ejus exsultatione exsultabunt.

131:16 I will clothe her priests with salvation, and her saints shall rejoice with exceeding great joy.

131:17 Illuc producam cornu David ; paravi lucernam christo meo.

131:17 There will I bring forth a horn to David: I have prepared a lamp for my anointed.

131:18 Inimicos ejus induam confusione ; super ipsum autem efflorebit sanctificatio mea.

131:18 His enemies I will clothe with confusion: but upon him shall my sanctification flourish.

Chapter 132

132:1 Canticum graduum David. Ecce quam bonum et quam jucundum, habitare fratres in unum !

132:1 A gradual canticle of David. Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity:

132:2 Sicut unguentum in capite, quod descendit in barbam, barbam Aaron, quod descendit in oram vestimenti ejus ;

132:2 Like the precious ointment on the head, that ran down upon the beard, the beard of Aaron, Which ran down to the skirt of his garment:

132:3 sicut ros Hermon, qui descendit in montem Sion. Quoniam illic mandavit Dominus benedictionem, et vitam usque in sæculum.

132:3 As the dew of Hermon, which descendeth upon mount Sion. For there the Lord hath commanded blessing, and life for evermore.

Chapter 133

133:1 Canticum graduum. Ecce nunc benedicite Dominum, omnes servi Domini : qui statis in domo Domini, in atriis domus Dei nostri.

133:1 A gradual canticle. Behold now bless ye the Lord, all ye servants of the Lord: Who stand in the house of the Lord, in the courts of the house of our God.

133:2 In noctibus extollite manus vestras in sancta, et benedicite Dominum.

133:2 In the nights lift up your hands to the holy places, and bless ye the Lord.

133:3 Benedicat te Dominus ex Sion, qui fecit cælum et terram.

133:3 May the Lord out of Sion bless thee, he that made heaven and earth.

Chapter 134

134:1 Alleluja. Laudate nomen Domini ; laudate, servi, Dominum :

134:1 Alleluia. Praise ye the name of the Lord: O you his servants, praise the Lord:

134:2 qui statis in domo Domini, in atriis domus Dei nostri.

134:2 You that stand in the house of the Lord, in the courts of the house of our God.

134:3 Laudate Dominum, quia bonus Dominus ; psallite nomini ejus, quoniam suave.

134:3 Praise ye the Lord, for the Lord is good: sing ye to his name, for it is sweet.

134:4 Quoniam Jacob elegit sibi Dominus ; Israël in possessionem sibi.

134:4 For the Lord hath chosen Jacob unto himself: Israel for his own possession.

134:5 Quia ego cognovi quod magnus est Dominus, et Deus noster præ omnibus diis.

134:5 For I have known that the Lord is great, and our God is above all gods.

134:6 Omnia quæcumque voluit Dominus fecit, in cælo, in terra, in mari et in omnibus abyssis.

134:6 Whatsoever the Lord pleased he hath done, in heaven, in earth, in the sea, and in all the deeps.

134:7 Educens nubes ab extremo terræ, fulgura in pluviam fecit ; qui producit ventos de thesauris suis.

134:7 He bringeth up clouds from the end of the earth: he hath made lightnings for the rain. He bringeth forth winds out of his stores:

134:8 Qui percussit primogenita Ægypti, ab homine usque ad pecus.

134:8 He slew the firstborn of Egypt from man even unto beast.

134:9 Et misit signa et prodigia in medio tui, Ægypte : in Pharaonem, et in omnes servos ejus.

134:9 He sent forth signs and wonders in the midst of thee, O Egypt: upon Pharao, and upon all his servants.

134:10 Qui percussit gentes multas, et occidit reges fortes :

134:10 He smote many nations, and slew mighty kings:

134:11 Sehon, regem Amorrhæorum, et Og, regem Basan, et omnia regna Chanaan :

134:11 Sehon king of the Amorrhites, and Og king of Basan, and all the kingdoms of Chanaan.

134:12 et dedit terram eorum hæreditatem, hæreditatem Israël populo suo.

134:12 And gave their land for an inheritance, for an inheritance to his people Israel.

134:13 Domine, nomen tuum in æternum ; Domine, memoriale tuum in generationem et generationem.

134:13 Thy name, O Lord, is for ever: thy memorial, O Lord, unto all generations.

134:14 Quia judicabit Dominus populum suum, et in servis suis deprecabitur.

134:14 For the Lord will judge his people, and will be entreated in favour of his servants.

134:15 Simulacra gentium argentum et aurum, opera manuum hominum.

134:15 The idols of the Gentiles are silver and gold, the works of men's hands.

134:16 Os habent, et non loquentur ; oculos habent, et non videbunt.

134:16 They have a mouth, but they speak not: they have eyes, but they see not.

134:17 Aures habent, et non audient ; neque enim est spiritus in ore ipsorum.

134:17 They have ears, but they hear not: neither is there any breath in their mouths.

134:18 Similes illis fiant qui faciunt ea, et omnes qui confidunt in eis.

134:18 Let them that make them be like to them: and every one that trusteth in them.

134:19 Domus Israël, benedicite Domino ; domus Aaron, benedicite Domino.

134:19 Bless the Lord, O house of Israel: bless the Lord, O house of Aaron.

134:20 Domus Levi, benedicite Domino ; qui timetis Dominum, benedicite Domino.

134:20 Bless the Lord, O house of Levi: you that fear the Lord, bless the Lord.

134:21 Benedictus Dominus ex Sion, qui habitat in Jerusalem.

134:21 Blessed be the Lord out of Sion, who dwelleth in Jerusalem.

Chapter 135

135:1 Alleluja. Confitemini Domino, quoniam bonus, quoniam in æternum misericordia ejus.

135:1 Alleluia. Praise the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.

135:2 Confitemini Deo deorum, quoniam in æternum misericordia ejus.

135:2 Praise ye the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever.

135:3 Confitemini Domino dominorum, quoniam in æternum misericordia ejus.

135:3 Praise ye the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever.

135:4 Qui facit mirabilia magna solus, quoniam in æternum misericordia ejus.

135:4 Who alone doth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for ever.

135:5 Qui fecit cælos in intellectu, quoniam in æternum misericordia ejus.

135:5 Who made the heavens in understanding: for his mercy endureth for ever.

135:6 Qui firmavit terram super aquas, quoniam in æternum misericordia ejus.

135:6 Who established the earth above the waters: for his mercy endureth for ever.

135:7 Qui fecit luminaria magna, quoniam in æternum misericordia ejus :

135:7 Who made the great lights: for his mercy endureth for ever.

135:8 solem in potestatem diei, quoniam in æternum misericordia ejus ;

135:8 The sun to rule the day: for his mercy endureth for ever.

135:9 lunam et stellas in potestatem noctis, quoniam in æternum misericordia ejus.

135:9 The moon and the stars to rule the night: for his mercy endureth for ever.

135:10 Qui percussit Ægyptum cum primogenitis eorum, quoniam in æternum misericordia ejus.

135:10 Who smote Egypt with their firstborn: for his mercy endureth for ever.

135:11 Qui eduxit Israël de medio eorum, quoniam in æternum misericordia ejus,

135:11 Who brought out Israel from among them: for his mercy endureth for ever.

135:12 in manu potenti et brachio excelso, quoniam in æternum misericordia ejus.

135:12 With a mighty hand and with a stretched out arm: for his mercy endureth for ever.

135:13 Qui divisit mare Rubrum in divisiones, quoniam in æternum misericordia ejus ;

135:13 Who divided the Red Sea into parts: for his mercy endureth for ever.

135:14 et eduxit Israël per medium ejus, quoniam in æternum misericordia ejus ;

135:14 And brought out Israel through the midst thereof: for his mercy endureth for ever.

135:15 et excussit Pharaonem et virtutem ejus in mari Rubro, quoniam in æternum misericordia ejus.

135:15 And overthrew Pharao and his host in the Red Sea: for his mercy endureth for ever.

135:16 Qui traduxit populum suum per desertum, quoniam in æternum misericordia ejus.

135:16 Who led his people through the desert: for his mercy endureth for ever.

135:17 Qui percussit reges magnos, quoniam in æternum misericordia ejus ;

135:17 Who smote great kings: for his mercy endureth for ever.

135:18 et occidit reges fortes, quoniam in æternum misericordia ejus :

135:18 And slew strong kings: for his mercy endureth for ever.

135:19 Sehon, regem Amorrhæorum, quoniam in æternum misericordia ejus ;

135:19 Sehon king of the Amorrhites: for his mercy endureth for ever.

135:20 et Og, regem Basan, quoniam in æternum misericordia ejus :

135:20 And Og king of Basan: for his mercy endureth for ever.

135:21 et dedit terram eorum hæreditatem, quoniam in æternum misericordia ejus ;

135:21 And he gave their land for an inheritance: for his mercy endureth for ever.

135:22 hæreditatem Israël, servo suo, quoniam in æternum misericordia ejus.

135:22 For an inheritance to his servant Israel: for his mercy endureth for ever.

135:23 Quia in humilitate nostra memor fuit nostri, quoniam in æternum misericordia ejus ;

135:23 For he was mindful of us in our affliction: for his mercy endureth for ever.

135:24 et redemit nos ab inimicis nostris, quoniam in æternum misericordia ejus.

135:24 And he redeemed us from our enemies: for his mercy endureth for ever.

135:25 Qui dat escam omni carni, quoniam in æternum misericordia ejus.

135:25 Who giveth food to all flesh: for his mercy endureth for ever.

135:26 Confitemini Deo cæli, quoniam in æternum misericordia ejus. Confitemini Domino dominorum, quoniam in æternum misericordia ejus.

135:26 Give glory to the God of heaven: for his mercy endureth for ever.

135:27

135:27 Give glory to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Chapter 136

136:1 Psalmus David, Jeremiæ. Super flumina Babylonis illic sedimus et flevimus, cum recordaremur Sion.

136:1 Upon the rivers of Babylon, there we sat and wept: when we remembered Sion:

136:2 In salicibus in medio ejus suspendimus organa nostra :

136:2 On the willows in the midst thereof we hung up our instruments.

136:3 quia illic interrogaverunt nos, qui captivos duxerunt nos, verba cantionum ; et qui abduxerunt nos : Hymnum cantate nobis de canticis Sion.

136:3 For there they that led us into captivity required of us the words of songs. And they that carried us away, said: Sing ye to us a hymn of the songs of Sion.

136:4 Quomodo cantabimus canticum Domini in terra aliena ?

136:4 How shall we sing the song of the Lord in a strange land?

136:5 Si oblitus fuero tui, Jerusalem, oblivioni detur dextera mea.

136:5 If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, let my right hand be forgotten.

136:6 Adhæreat lingua mea faucibus meis, si non meminero tui ; si non proposuero Jerusalem in principio lætitiæ meæ.

136:6 Let my tongue cleave to my jaws, if I do not remember thee: If I make not Jerusalem the beginning of my joy.

136:7 Memor esto, Domine, filiorum Edom, in die Jerusalem : qui dicunt : Exinanite, exinanite usque ad fundamentum in ea.

136:7 Remember, O Lord, the children of Edom, in the day of Jerusalem: Who say: Rase it, rase it, even to the foundation thereof.

136:8 Filia Babylonis misera ! beatus qui retribuet tibi retributionem tuam quam retribuisti nobis.

136:8 O daughter of Babylon, miserable: blessed shall he be who shall repay thee thy payment which thou hast paid us.

136:9 Beatus qui tenebit, et allidet parvulos tuos ad petram.

136:9 Blessed be he that shall take and dash thy little ones against the rock.

Chapter 137

137:1 Ipsi David. Confitebor tibi, Domine, in toto corde meo, quoniam audisti verba oris mei. In conspectu angelorum psallam tibi ;

137:1 For David himself. I will praise thee, O Lord, with my whole heart: for thou hast heard the words of my mouth. I will sing praise to thee in the sight of the angels:

137:2 adorabo ad templum sanctum tuum, et confitebor nomini tuo : super misericordia tua et veritate tua ; quoniam magnificasti super omne, nomen sanctum tuum.

137:2 I will worship towards thy holy temple, and I will give glory to thy name. For thy mercy, and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy holy name above all.

137:3 In quacumque die invocavero te, exaudi me ; multiplicabis in anima mea virtutem.

137:3 In what day soever I shall call upon thee, hear me: thou shalt multiply strength in my soul.

137:4 Confiteantur tibi, Domine, omnes reges terræ, quia audierunt omnia verba oris tui.

137:4 May all the kings of the earth give glory to thee: for they have heard all the words of thy mouth.

137:5 Et cantent in viis Domini, quoniam magna est gloria Domini ;

137:5 And let them sing in the ways of the Lord: for great is the glory of the Lord.

137:6 quoniam excelsus Dominus, et humilia respicit, et alta a longe cognoscit.

137:6 For the Lord is high, and looketh on the low: and the high he knoweth afar off.

137:7 Si ambulavero in medio tribulationis, vivificabis me ; et super iram inimicorum meorum extendisti manum tuam, et salvum me fecit dextera tua.

137:7 If I shall walk in the midst of tribulation, thou wilt quicken me: and thou hast stretched forth thy hand against the wrath of my enemies: and thy right hand hath saved me.

137:8 Dominus retribuet pro me. Domine, misericordia tua in sæculum ; opera manuum tuarum ne despicias.

137:8 The Lord will repay for me: thy mercy, O Lord, endureth for ever: O despise not the works of thy hands.

Chapter 138

138:1 In finem, psalmus David. Domine, probasti me, et cognovisti me ;

138:1 Unto the end, a psalm of David. Lord, thou hast proved me, and known me:

138:2 tu cognovisti sessionem meam et resurrectionem meam.

138:2 Thou hast known my sitting down, and my rising up.

138:3 Intellexisti cogitationes meas de longe ; semitam meam et funiculum meum investigasti :

138:3 Thou hast understood my thoughts afar off: my path and my line thou hast searched out.

138:4 et omnes vias meas prævidisti, quia non est sermo in lingua mea.

138:4 And thou hast foreseen all my ways: for there is no speech in my tongue.

138:5 Ecce, Domine, tu cognovisti omnia, novissima et antiqua. Tu formasti me, et posuisti super me manum tuam.

138:5 Behold, O Lord, thou hast known all things, the last and those of old: thou hast formed me, and hast laid thy hand upon me.

138:6 Mirabilis facta est scientia tua ex me ; confortata est, et non potero ad eam.

138:6 Thy knowledge is become wonderful to me: it is high, and I cannot reach to it.

138:7 Quo ibo a spiritu tuo ? et quo a facie tua fugiam ?

138:7 Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy face?

138:8 Si ascendero in cælum, tu illic es ; si descendero in infernum, ades.

138:8 If I ascend into heaven, thou art there: if I descend into hell, thou art present.

138:9 Si sumpsero pennas meas diluculo, et habitavero in extremis maris,

138:9 If I take my wings early in the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea:

138:10 etenim illuc manus tua deducet me, et tenebit me dextera tua.

138:10 Even there also shall thy hand lead me: and thy right hand shall hold me.

138:11 Et dixi : Forsitan tenebræ conculcabunt me ; et nox illuminatio mea in deliciis meis.

138:11 And I said: Perhaps darkness shall cover me: and night shall be my light in my pleasures.

138:12 Quia tenebræ non obscurabuntur a te, et nox sicut dies illuminabitur : sicut tenebræ ejus, ita et lumen ejus.

138:12 But darkness shall not be dark to thee, and night shall be light all the day: the darkness thereof, and the light thereof are alike to thee.

138:13 Quia tu possedisti renes meos ; suscepisti me de utero matris meæ.

138:13 For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast protected me from my mother's womb.

138:14 Confitebor tibi, quia terribiliter magnificatus es ; mirabilia opera tua, et anima mea cognoscit nimis.

138:14 I will praise thee, for thou art fearfully magnified: wonderful are thy works, and my soul knoweth right well.

138:15 Non est occultatum os meum a te, quod fecisti in occulto ; et substantia mea in inferioribus terræ.

138:15 My bone is not hidden from thee, which thou hast made in secret: and my substance in the lower parts of the earth.

138:16 Imperfectum meum viderunt oculi tui, et in libro tuo omnes scribentur. Dies formabuntur, et nemo in eis.

138:16 Thy eyes did see my imperfect being, and in thy book all shall be written: days shall be formed, and no one in them.

138:17 Mihi autem nimis honorificati sunt amici tui, Deus ; nimis confortatus est principatus eorum.

138:17 But to me thy friends, O God, are made exceedingly honourable: their principality is exceedingly strengthened.

138:18 Dinumerabo eos, et super arenam multiplicabuntur. Exsurrexi, et adhuc sum tecum.

138:18 I will number them, and they shall be multiplied above the sand, I rose up and am still with thee.

138:19 Si occideris, Deus, peccatores, viri sanguinum, declinate a me :

138:19 If thou wilt kill the wicked, O God: ye men of blood, depart from me:

138:20 quia dicitis in cogitatione : Accipient in vanitate civitates tuas.

138:20 Because you say in thought: They shall receive thy cities in vain.

138:21 Nonne qui oderunt te, Domine, oderam, et super inimicos tuos tabescebam ?

138:21 Have I not hated them, O Lord, that hated thee: and pined away because of thy enemies?

138:22 Perfecto odio oderam illos, et inimici facti sunt mihi.

138:22 I have hated them with a perfect hatred: and they are become enemies to me.

138:23 Proba me, Deus, et scito cor meum ; interroga me, et cognosce semitas meas.

138:23 Prove me, O God, and know my heart: examine me, and know my paths.

138:24 Et vide si via iniquitatis in me est, et deduc me in via æterna.

138:24 And see if there be in me the way of iniquity: and lead me in the eternal way.

Chapter 139

139:1 In finem. Psalmus David.

139:1 Unto the end, a psalm of David.

139:2 Eripe me, Domine, ab homine malo ; a viro iniquo eripe me.

139:2 Deliver me, O Lord, from the evil man: rescue me from the unjust man.

139:3 Qui cogitaverunt iniquitates in corde, tota die constituebant prælia.

139:3 Who have devised iniquities in their hearts: all the day long they designed battles.

139:4 Acuerunt linguas suas sicut serpentis ; venenum aspidum sub labiis eorum.

139:4 They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent: the venom of asps is under their lips.

139:5 Custodi me, Domine, de manu peccatoris, et ab hominibus iniquis eripe me. Qui cogitaverunt supplantare gressus meos :

139:5 Keep me, O Lord, from the hand of the wicked: and from unjust men deliver me. Who have proposed to supplant my steps:

139:6 absconderunt superbi laqueum mihi. Et funes extenderunt in laqueum ; juxta iter, scandalum posuerunt mihi.

139:6 The proud have hidden a net for me. And they have stretched out cords for a snare: they have laid for me a stumblingblock by the wayside.

139:7 Dixi Domino : Deus meus es tu ; exaudi, Domine, vocem deprecationis meæ.

139:7 I said to the Lord: Thou art my God: hear, O Lord, the voice of my supplication.

139:8 Domine, Domine, virtus salutis meæ, obumbrasti super caput meum in die belli.

139:8 O Lord, Lord, the strength of my salvation: thou hast overshadowed my head in the day of battle.

139:9 Ne tradas me, Domine, a desiderio meo peccatori : cogitaverunt contra me ; ne derelinquas me, ne forte exaltentur.

139:9 Give me not up, O Lord, from my desire to the wicked: they have plotted against me; do not thou forsake me, lest they should triumph.

139:10 Caput circuitus eorum : labor labiorum ipsorum operiet eos.

139:10 The head of them compassing me about: the labour of their lips shall overwhelm them.

139:11 Cadent super eos carbones ; in ignem dejicies eos : in miseriis non subsistent.

139:11 Burning coals shall fall upon them; thou wilt cast them down into the fire: in miseries they shall not be able to stand.

139:12 Vir linguosus non dirigetur in terra ; virum injustum mala capient in interitu.

139:12 A man full of tongue shall not be established in the earth: evil shall catch the unjust man unto destruction.

139:13 Cognovi quia faciet Dominus judicium inopis, et vindictam pauperum.

139:13 I know that the Lord will do justice to the needy, and will revenge the poor.

139:14 Verumtamen justi confitebuntur nomini tuo, et habitabunt recti cum vultu tuo.

139:14 But as for the just, they shall give glory to thy name: and the upright shall dwell with thy countenance.

Chapter 140

140:1 Psalmus David. Domine, clamavi ad te : exaudi me ; intende voci meæ, cum clamavero ad te.

140:1 I have cried to thee, O Lord, hear me: hearken to my voice, when I cry to thee.

140:2 Dirigatur oratio mea sicut incensum in conspectu tuo ; elevatio manuum mearum sacrificium vespertinum.

140:2 Let my prayer be directed as incense in thy sight; the lifting up of my hands, as evening sacrifice.

140:3 Pone, Domine, custodiam ori meo, et ostium circumstantiæ labiis meis.

140:3 Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth: and a door round about my lips.

140:4 Non declines cor meum in verba malitiæ, ad excusandas excusationes in peccatis ; cum hominibus operantibus iniquitatem, et non communicabo cum electis eorum.

140:4 Incline not my heart to evil words; to make excuses in sins. With men that work iniquity: and I will not communicate with the choicest of them.

140:5 Corripiet me justus in misericordia, et increpabit me : oleum autem peccatoris non impinguet caput meum. Quoniam adhuc et oratio mea in beneplacitis eorum :

140:5 The just man shall correct me in mercy, and shall reprove me: but let not the oil of the sinner fatten my head. For my prayer shall still be against the things with which they are well pleased:

140:6 absorpti sunt juncti petræ judices eorum. Audient verba mea, quoniam potuerunt.

140:6 Their judges falling upon the rock have been swallowed up. They shall hear my words, for they have prevailed:

140:7 Sicut crassitudo terræ erupta est super terram, dissipata sunt ossa nostra secus infernum.

140:7 As when the thickness of the earth is broken up upon the ground: Our bones are scattered by the side of hell.

140:8 Quia ad te, Domine, Domine, oculi mei ; in te speravi, non auferas animam meam.

140:8 But to thee, O Lord, Lord, are my eyes: in thee have I put my trust, take not away my soul.

140:9 Custodi me a laqueo quem statuerunt mihi, et a scandalis operantium iniquitatem.

140:9 Keep me from the snare, which they have laid for me, and from the stumblingblocks of them that work iniquity.

140:10 Cadent in retiaculo ejus peccatores : singulariter sum ego, donec transeam.

140:10 The wicked shall fall in his net: I am alone until I pass.

Chapter 141

141:1 Intellectus David, cum esset in spelunca, oratio.

141:1 Of understanding for David, A prayer when he was in the cave.

141:2 Voce mea ad Dominum clamavi, voce mea ad Dominum deprecatus sum.

141:2 I cried to the Lord with my voice: with my voice I made supplication to the Lord.

141:3 Effundo in conspectu ejus orationem meam, et tribulationem meam ante ipsum pronuntio :

141:3 In his sight I pour out my prayer, and before him I declare my trouble:

141:4 in deficiendo ex me spiritum meum, et tu cognovisti semitas meas. In via hac qua ambulabam absconderunt laqueum mihi.

141:4 When my spirit failed me, then thou knewest my paths. In this way wherein I walked, they have hidden a snare for me.

141:5 Considerabam ad dexteram, et videbam, et non erat qui cognosceret me : periit fuga a me, et non est qui requirat animam meam.

141:5 I looked on my right hand, and beheld, and there was no one that would know me. Flight hath failed me: and there is no one that hath regard to my soul.

141:6 Clamavi ad te, Domine ; dixi : Tu es spes mea, portio mea in terra viventium.

141:6 I cried to thee, O Lord: I said: Thou art my hope, my portion in the land of the living.

141:7 Intende ad deprecationem meam, quia humiliatus sum nimis. Libera me a persequentibus me, quia confortati sunt super me.

141:7 Attend to my supplication: for I am brought very low. Deliver me from my persecutors; for they are stronger than I.

141:8 Educ de custodia animam meam ad confitendum nomini tuo ; me exspectant justi donec retribuas mihi.

141:8 Bring my soul out of prison, that I may praise thy name: the just wait for me, until thou reward me.

Chapter 142

142:1 Psalmus David, quando persequebatur eum Absalom filius ejus. Domine, exaudi orationem meam ; auribus percipe obsecrationem meam in veritate tua ; exaudi me in tua justitia.

142:1 A psalm of David, when his son Absalom pursued him. Hear, O Lord, my prayer: give ear to my supplication in thy truth: hear me in thy justice.

142:2 Et non intres in judicium cum servo tuo, quia non justificabitur in conspectu tuo omnis vivens.

142:2 And enter not into judgment with thy servant: for in thy sight no man living shall be justified.

142:3 Quia persecutus est inimicus animam meam ; humiliavit in terra vitam meam ; collocavit me in obscuris, sicut mortuos sæculi.

142:3 For the enemy hath persecuted my soul: he hath brought down my life to the earth. He hath made me to dwell in darkness as those that have been dead of old:

142:4 Et anxiatus est super me spiritus meus ; in me turbatum est cor meum.

142:4 And my spirit is in anguish within me: my heart within me is troubled.

142:5 Memor fui dierum antiquorum ; meditatus sum in omnibus operibus tuis : in factis manuum tuarum meditabar.

142:5 I remembered the days of old, I meditated on all thy works: I meditated upon the works of thy hands.

142:6 Expandi manus meas ad te ; anima mea sicut terra sine aqua tibi.

142:6 I stretched forth my hands to thee: my soul is as earth without water unto thee.

142:7 Velociter exaudi me, Domine ; defecit spiritus meus. Non avertas faciem tuam a me, et similis ero descendentibus in lacum.

142:7 Hear me speedily, O Lord: my spirit hath fainted away. Turn not away thy face from me, lest I be like unto them that go down into the pit.

142:8 Auditam fac mihi mane misericordiam tuam, quia in te speravi. Notam fac mihi viam in qua ambulem, quia ad te levavi animam meam.

142:8 Cause me to hear thy mercy in the morning; for in thee have I hoped. Make the way known to me, wherein I should walk: for I have lifted up my soul to thee.

142:9 Eripe me de inimicis meis, Domine : ad te confugi.

142:9 Deliver me from my enemies, O Lord, to thee have I fled:

142:10 Doce me facere voluntatem tuam, quia Deus meus es tu. Spiritus tuus bonus deducet me in terram rectam.

142:10 Teach me to do thy will, for thou art my God. Thy good spirit shall lead me into the right land:

142:11 Propter nomen tuum, Domine, vivificabis me : in æquitate tua, educes de tribulatione animam meam,

142:11 for thy name's sake, O Lord, thou wilt quicken me in thy justice. Thou wilt bring my soul out of trouble:

142:12 et in misericordia tua disperdes inimicos meos, et perdes omnes qui tribulant animam meam, quoniam ego servus tuus sum.

142:12 And in thy mercy thou wilt destroy my enemies. And thou wilt cut off all them that afflict my soul: for I am thy servant.

Chapter 143

143:1 Psalmus David. Adversus Goliath. Benedictus Dominus Deus meus, qui docet manus meas ad prælium, et digitos meos ad bellum.

143:1 Blessed be the Lord my God, who teacheth my hands to fight, and my fingers to war.

143:2 Misericordia mea et refugium meum ; susceptor meus et liberator meus ; protector meus, et in ipso speravi, qui subdit populum meum sub me.

143:2 My mercy, and my refuge: my support, and my deliverer: My protector, and I have hoped in him: who subdueth my people under me.

143:3 Domine, quid est homo, quia innotuisti ei ? aut filius hominis, quia reputas eum ?

143:3 Lord, what is man, that thou art made known to him? or the son of man, that thou makest account of him?

143:4 Homo vanitati similis factus est ; dies ejus sicut umbra prætereunt.

143:4 Man is like to vanity: his days pass away like a shadow.

143:5 Domine, inclina cælos tuos, et descende ; tange montes, et fumigabunt.

143:5 Lord, bow down thy heavens and descend: touch the mountains, and they shall smoke.

143:6 Fulgura coruscationem, et dissipabis eos ; emitte sagittas tuas, et conturbabis eos.

143:6 Send forth lightning, and thou shalt scatter them: shoot out thy arrows, and thou shalt trouble them.

143:7 Emitte manum tuam de alto : eripe me, et libera me de aquis multis, de manu filiorum alienorum :

143:7 Put forth thy hand from on high, take me out, and deliver me from many waters: from the hand of strange children:

143:8 quorum os locutum est vanitatem, et dextera eorum dextera iniquitatis.

143:8 Whose mouth hath spoken vanity: and their right hand is the right hand of iniquity.

143:9 Deus, canticum novum cantabo tibi ; in psalterio decachordo psallam tibi.

143:9 To thee, O God, I will sing a new canticle: on the psaltery and an instrument of ten strings I will sing praises to thee.

143:10 Qui das salutem regibus, qui redemisti David servum tuum de gladio maligno,

143:10 Who givest salvation to kings: who hast redeemed thy servant David from the malicious sword:

143:11 eripe me, et erue me de manu filiorum alienorum, quorum os locutum est vanitatem, et dextera eorum dextera iniquitatis.

143:11 Deliver me, And rescue me out of the hand of strange children; whose mouth hath spoken vanity: and their right hand is the right hand of iniquity:

143:12 Quorum filii sicut novellæ plantationes in juventute sua ; filiæ eorum compositæ, circumornatæ ut similitudo templi.

143:12 Whose sons are as new plants in their youth: Their daughters decked out, adorned round about after the similitude of a temple:

143:13 Promptuaria eorum plena, eructantia ex hoc in illud ; oves eorum fœtosæ, abundantes in egressibus suis ;

143:13 Their storehouses full, flowing out of this into that. Their sheep fruitful in young, abounding in their goings forth:

143:14 boves eorum crassæ. Non est ruina maceriæ, neque transitus, neque clamor in plateis eorum.

143:14 Their oxen fat. There is no breach of wall, nor passage, nor crying out in their streets.

143:15 Beatum dixerunt populum cui hæc sunt ; beatus populus cujus Dominus Deus ejus.

143:15 They have called the people happy, that hath these things: but happy is that people whose God is the Lord.

Chapter 144

144:1 Laudatio ipsi David. Exaltabo te, Deus meus rex, et benedicam nomini tuo in sæculum, et in sæculum sæculi.

144:1 Praise, for David himself. I will extol thee, O God my king: and I will bless thy name for ever; yea, for ever and ever.

144:2 Per singulos dies benedicam tibi, et laudabo nomen tuum in sæculum, et in sæculum sæculi.

144:2 Every day will I bless thee: and I will praise thy name for ever; yea, for ever and ever.

144:3 Magnus Dominus, et laudabilis nimis, et magnitudinis ejus non est finis.

144:3 Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised: and of his greatness there is no end.

144:4 Generatio et generatio laudabit opera tua, et potentiam tuam pronuntiabunt.

144:4 Generation and generation shall praise thy works: and they shall declare thy power.

144:5 Magnificentiam gloriæ sanctitatis tuæ loquentur, et mirabilia tua narrabunt.

144:5 They shall speak of the magnificence of the glory of thy holiness: and shall tell thy wondrous works.

144:6 Et virtutem terribilium tuorum dicent, et magnitudinem tuam narrabunt.

144:6 And they shall speak of the might of thy terrible acts: and shall declare thy greatness.

144:7 Memoriam abundantiæ suavitatis tuæ eructabunt, et justitia tua exsultabunt.

144:7 They shall publish the memory of the abundance of thy sweetness: and shall rejoice in thy justice.

144:8 Miserator et misericors Dominus : patiens, et multum misericors.

144:8 The Lord is gracious and merciful: patient and plenteous in mercy.

144:9 Suavis Dominus universis, et miserationes ejus super omnia opera ejus.

144:9 The Lord is sweet to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works.

144:10 Confiteantur tibi, Domine, omnia opera tua, et sancti tui benedicant tibi.

144:10 Let all thy works, O Lord, praise thee: and let thy saints bless thee.

144:11 Gloriam regni tui dicent, et potentiam tuam loquentur :

144:11 They shall speak of the glory of thy kingdom: and shall tell of thy power:

144:12 ut notam faciant filiis hominum potentiam tuam, et gloriam magnificentiæ regni tui.

144:12 To make thy might known to the sons of men: and the glory of the magnificence of thy kingdom.

144:13 Regnum tuum regnum omnium sæculorum ; et dominatio tua in omni generatione et generationem. Fidelis Dominus in omnibus verbis suis, et sanctus in omnibus operibus suis.

144:13 Thy kingdom is a kingdom of all ages: and thy dominion endureth throughout all generations. The Lord is faithful in all his words: and holy in all his works.

144:14 Allevat Dominus omnes qui corruunt, et erigit omnes elisos.

144:14 The Lord lifteth up all that fall: and setteth up all that are cast down.

144:15 Oculi omnium in te sperant, Domine, et tu das escam illorum in tempore opportuno.

144:15 The eyes of all hope in thee, O Lord: and thou givest them meat in due season.

144:16 Aperis tu manum tuam, et imples omne animal benedictione.

144:16 Thou openest thy hand, and fillest with blessing every living creature.

144:17 Justus Dominus in omnibus viis suis, et sanctus in omnibus operibus suis.

144:17 The Lord is just in all his ways: and holy in all his works.

144:18 Prope est Dominus omnibus invocantibus eum, omnibus invocantibus eum in veritate.

144:18 The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him: to all that call upon him in truth.

144:19 Voluntatem timentium se faciet, et deprecationem eorum exaudiet, et salvos faciet eos.

144:19 He will do the will of them that fear him: and he will hear their prayer, and save them.

144:20 Custodit Dominus omnes diligentes se, et omnes peccatores disperdet.

144:20 The Lord keepeth all them that love him; but all the wicked he will destroy.

144:21 Laudationem Domini loquetur os meum ; et benedicat omnis caro nomini sancto ejus in sæculum, et in sæculum sæculi.

144:21 My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord: and let all flesh bless his holy name forever; yea, for ever and ever.

Chapter 145

145:1 Alleluja, Aggæi et Zachariæ.

145:1 Alleluia, of Aggeus and Zacharias.

145:2 Lauda, anima mea, Dominum. Laudabo Dominum in vita mea ; psallam Deo meo quamdiu fuero. Nolite confidere in principibus,

145:2 Praise the Lord, O my soul, in my life I will praise the Lord: I will sing to my God as long as I shall be. Put not your trust in princes:

145:3 in filiis hominum, in quibus non est salus.

145:3 In the children of men, in whom there is no salvation.

145:4 Exibit spiritus ejus, et revertetur in terram suam ; in illa die peribunt omnes cogitationes eorum.

145:4 His spirit shall go forth, and he shall return into his earth: in that day all their thoughts shall perish.

145:5 Beatus cujus Deus Jacob adjutor ejus, spes ejus in Domino Deo ipsius :

145:5 Blessed is he who hath the God of Jacob for his helper, whose hope is in the Lord his God:

145:6 qui fecit cælum et terram, mare, et omnia quæ in eis sunt.

145:6 Who made heaven and earth, the sea, and all things that are in them.

145:7 Qui custodit veritatem in sæculum ; facit judicium injuriam patientibus ; dat escam esurientibus. Dominus solvit compeditos ;

145:7 Who keepeth truth for ever: who executeth judgment for them that suffer wrong: who giveth food to the hungry. The Lord looseth them that are fettered:

145:8 Dominus illuminat cæcos. Dominus erigit elisos ; Dominus diligit justos.

145:8 The Lord enlighteneth the blind. The Lord lifteth up them that are cast down: the Lord loveth the just.

145:9 Dominus custodit advenas, pupillum et viduam suscipiet, et vias peccatorum disperdet.

145:9 The Lord keepeth the strangers, he will support the fatherless and the widow: and the ways of sinners he will destroy.

145:10 Regnabit Dominus in sæcula ; Deus tuus, Sion, in generationem et generationem.

145:10 The Lord shall reign for ever: thy God, O Sion, unto generation and generation.

Chapter 146

146:1 Alleluja. Laudate Dominum, quoniam bonus est psalmus ; Deo nostro sit jucunda, decoraque laudatio.

146:1 Alleluia. Praise ye the Lord, because psalm is good: to our God be joyful and comely praise.

146:2 Ædificans Jerusalem Dominus, dispersiones Israëlis congregabit :

146:2 The Lord buildeth up Jerusalem: he will gather together the dispersed of Israel.

146:3 qui sanat contritos corde, et alligat contritiones eorum ;

146:3 Who healeth the broken of heart, and bindeth up their bruises.

146:4 qui numerat multitudinem stellarum, et omnibus eis nomina vocat.

146:4 Who telleth the number of the stars: and calleth them all by their names.

146:5 Magnus Dominus noster, et magna virtus ejus, et sapientiæ ejus non est numerus.

146:5 Great is our Lord, and great is his power: and of his wisdom there is no number.

146:6 Suscipiens mansuetos Dominus ; humilians autem peccatores usque ad terram.

146:6 The Lord lifteth up the meek, and bringeth the wicked down even to the ground.

146:7 Præcinite Domino in confessione ; psallite Deo nostro in cithara.

146:7 Sing ye to the Lord with praise: sing to our God upon the harp.

146:8 Qui operit cælum nubibus, et parat terræ pluviam ; qui producit in montibus fœnum, et herbam servituti hominum ;

146:8 Who covereth the heaven with clouds, and prepareth rain for the earth. Who maketh grass to grow on the mountains, and herbs for the service of men.

146:9 qui dat jumentis escam ipsorum, et pullis corvorum invocantibus eum.

146:9 Who giveth to beasts their food: and to the young ravens that call upon him.

146:10 Non in fortitudine equi voluntatem habebit, nec in tibiis viri beneplacitum erit ei.

146:10 He shall not delight in the strength of the horse: nor take pleasure in the legs of a man.

146:11 Beneplacitum est Domino super timentes eum, et in eis qui sperant super misericordia ejus.

146:11 The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear him: and in them that hope in his mercy.

Chapter 147

147:1 Alleluja. Lauda, Jerusalem, Dominum ; lauda Deum tuum, Sion.

147:1 Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem: praise thy God, O Sion.

147:2 Quoniam confortavit seras portarum tuarum ; benedixit filiis tuis in te.

147:2 Because he hath strengthened the bolts of thy gates, he hath blessed thy children within thee.

147:3 Qui posuit fines tuos pacem, et adipe frumenti satiat te.

147:3 Who hath placed peace in thy borders: and filleth thee with the fat of corn.

147:4 Qui emittit eloquium suum terræ : velociter currit sermo ejus.

147:4 Who sendeth forth his speech to the earth: his word runneth swiftly.

147:5 Qui dat nivem sicut lanam ; nebulam sicut cinerem spargit.

147:5 Who giveth snow like wool: scattereth mists like ashes.

147:6 Mittit crystallum suam sicut buccellas : ante faciem frigoris ejus quis sustinebit ?

147:6 He sendeth his crystal like morsels: who shall stand before the face of his cold?

147:7 Emittet verbum suum, et liquefaciet ea ; flabit spiritus ejus, et fluent aquæ.

147:7 He shall send out his word, and shall melt them: his wind shall blow, and the waters shall run.

147:8 Qui annuntiat verbum suum Jacob, justitias et judicia sua Israël.

147:8 Who declareth his word to Jacob: his justices and his judgments to Israel.

147:9 Non fecit taliter omni nationi, et judicia sua non manifestavit eis. Alleluja.

147:9 He hath not done in like manner to every nation: and his judgments he hath not made manifest to them. Alleluia.

Chapter 148

148:1 Alleluja. Laudate Dominum de cælis ; laudate eum in excelsis.

148:1 Praise ye the Lord from the heavens: praise ye him in the high places.

148:2 Laudate eum, omnes angeli ejus ; laudate eum, omnes virtutes ejus.

148:2 Praise ye him, all his angels, praise ye him, all his hosts.

148:3 Laudate eum, sol et luna ; laudate eum, omnes stellæ et lumen.

148:3 Praise ye him, O sun and moon: praise him, all ye stars and light.

148:4 Laudate eum, cæli cælorum ; et aquæ omnes quæ super cælos sunt,

148:4 Praise him, ye heavens of heavens: and let all the waters that are above the heavens

148:5 laudent nomen Domini. Quia ipse dixit, et facta sunt ; ipse mandavit, et creata sunt.

148:5 Praise the name of the Lord. For he spoke, and they were made: he commanded, and they were created.

148:6 Statuit ea in æternum, et in sæculum sæculi ; præceptum posuit, et non præteribit.

148:6 He hath established them for ever, and for ages of ages: he hath made a decree, and it shall not pass away.

148:7 Laudate Dominum de terra, dracones et omnes abyssi ;

148:7 Praise the Lord from the earth, ye dragons, and all ye deeps:

148:8 ignis, grando, nix, glacies, spiritus procellarum, quæ faciunt verbum ejus ;

148:8 Fire, hail, snow, ice, stormy winds, which fulfil his word:

148:9 montes, et omnes colles ; ligna fructifera, et omnes cedri ;

148:9 Mountains and all hills, fruitful trees and all cedars:

148:10 bestiæ, et universa pecora ; serpentes, et volucres pennatæ ;

148:10 Beasts and all cattle: serpents and feathered fowls:

148:11 reges terræ et omnes populi ; principes et omnes judices terræ ;

148:11 Kings of the earth and all people: princes and all judges of the earth:

148:12 juvenes et virgines ; senes cum junioribus, laudent nomen Domini :

148:12 Young men and maidens: let the old with the younger, praise the name of the Lord:

148:13 quia exaltatum est nomen ejus solius.

148:13 For his name alone is exalted.

148:14 Confessio ejus super cælum et terram ; et exaltavit cornu populi sui. Hymnus omnibus sanctis ejus ; filiis Israël, populo appropinquanti sibi. Alleluja.

148:14 The praise of him is above heaven and earth: and he hath exalted the horn of his people. A hymn to all his saints to the children of Israel, a people approaching to him. Alleluia.

Chapter 149

149:1 Alleluja. Cantate Domino canticum novum ; laus ejus in ecclesia sanctorum.

149:1 Sing ye to the Lord a new canticle: let his praise be in the church of the saints.

149:2 Lætetur Israël in eo qui fecit eum, et filii Sion exsultent in rege suo.

149:2 Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: and let the children of Sion be joyful in their king.

149:3 Laudent nomen ejus in choro ; in tympano et psalterio psallant ei.

149:3 Let them praise his name in choir: let them sing to him with the timbrel and the psaltery.

149:4 Quia beneplacitum est Domino in populo suo, et exaltabit mansuetos in salutem.

149:4 For the Lord is well pleased with his people: and he will exalt the meek unto salvation.

149:5 Exsultabunt sancti in gloria ; lætabuntur in cubilibus suis.

149:5 The saints shall rejoice in glory: they shall be joyful in their beds.

149:6 Exaltationes Dei in gutture eorum, et gladii ancipites in manibus eorum :

149:6 The high praises of God shall be in their mouth: and two-edged swords in their hands:

149:7 ad faciendam vindictam in nationibus, increpationes in populis ;

149:7 To execute vengeance upon the nations, chastisements among the people:

149:8 ad alligandos reges eorum in compedibus, et nobiles eorum in manicis ferreis ;

149:8 To bind their kings with fetters, and their nobles with manacles of iron.

149:9 ut faciant in eis judicium conscriptum : gloria hæc est omnibus sanctis ejus. Alleluja.

149:9 To execute upon them the judgment that is written: this glory is to all his saints. Alleluia.

Chapter 150

150:1 Alleluja. Laudate Dominum in sanctis ejus ; laudate eum in firmamento virtutis ejus.

150:1 Praise ye the Lord in his holy places: praise ye him in the firmament of his power.

150:2 Laudate eum in virtutibus ejus ; laudate eum secundum multitudinem magnitudinis ejus.

150:2 Praise ye him for his mighty acts: praise ye him according to the multitude of his greatness.

150:3 Laudate eum in sono tubæ ; laudate eum in psalterio et cithara.

150:3 Praise him with the sound of trumpet: praise him with psaltery and harp.

150:4 Laudate eum in tympano et choro ; laudate eum in chordis et organo.

150:4 Praise him with timbrel and choir: praise him with strings and organs.

150:5 Laudate eum in cymbalis benesonantibus ; laudate eum in cymbalis jubilationis.

150:5 Praise him on high sounding cymbals: praise him on cymbals of joy: let every spirit praise the Lord. Alleluia.

150:6 Omnis spiritus laudet Dominum ! Alleluja.

150:6

Proverbs

Chapter 1

1:1 Parabolæ Salomonis, filii David, regis Israël,

1:1 The parables of Solomon, the son of David, king of Israel,

1:2 ad sciendam sapientiam et disciplinam ;

1:2 To know wisdom, and instruction:

1:3 ad intelligenda verba prudentiæ, et suscipiendam eruditionem doctrinæ, justitiam, et judicium, et æquitatem :

1:3 To understand the words of prudence: and to receive the instruction of doctrine, justice, and judgment, and equity:

1:4 ut detur parvulis astutia, adolescenti scientia et intellectus.

1:4 To give subtilty to little ones, to the young man knowledge and understanding.

1:5 Audiens sapiens, sapientior erit, et intelligens gubernacula possidebit.

1:5 A wise man shall hear, and shall be wiser: and he that understandeth shall possess governments.

1:6 Animadvertet parabolam et interpretationem, verba sapientum et ænigmata eorum.

1:6 He shall understand a parable and the interpretation, the words of the wise, and their mysterious sayings.

1:7 Timor Domini principium sapientiæ ; sapientiam atque doctrinam stulti despiciunt.

1:7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Fools despise wisdom and instruction.

1:8 Audi, fili mi, disciplinam patris tui, et ne dimittas legem matris tuæ :

1:8 My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:

1:9 ut addatur gratia capiti tuo, et torques collo tuo.

1:9 That grace may be added to thy head, and a chain of gold to thy neck.

1:10 Fili mi, si te lactaverint peccatores, ne acquiescas eis.

1:10 My son, if sinners shall entice thee, consent not to them.

1:11 Si dixerint : Veni nobiscum, insidiemur sanguini ; abscondamus tendiculas contra insontem frustra ;

1:11 If they shall say: Come with us, let us lie in wait for blood, let us hide snares for the innocent without cause:

1:12 deglutiamus eum sicut infernus viventem, et integrum quasi descendentem in lacum ;

1:12 Let us swallow him up alive like hell, and whole as one that goeth down into the pit.

1:13 omnem pretiosam substantiam reperiemus ; implebimus domos nostras spoliis :

1:13 We shall find all precious substance, we shall fill our houses with spoils.

1:14 sortem mitte nobiscum, marsupium unum sit omnium nostrum :

1:14 Cast in thy lot with us, let us all have one purse.

1:15 fili mi, ne ambules cum eis ; prohibe pedem tuum a semitis eorum :

1:15 My son, walk not thou with them, restrain thy foot from their paths.

1:16 pedes enim illorum ad malum currunt, et festinant ut effundant sanguinem.

1:16 For their feet run to evil, and make haste to shed blood.

1:17 Frustra autem jacitur rete ante oculos pennatorum.

1:17 But a net is spread in vain before the eyes of them that have wings.

1:18 Ipsi quoque contra sanguinem suum insidiantur, et moliuntur fraudes contra animas suas.

1:18 And they themselves lie in wait for their own blood, and practise deceits against their own souls.

1:19 Sic semitæ omnis avari : animas possidentium rapiunt.

1:19 So the ways of every covetous man destroy the souls of the possessors.

1:20 Sapientia foris prædicat ; in plateis dat vocem suam :

1:20 Wisdom preacheth abroad, she uttereth her voice in the streets:

1:21 in capite turbarum clamitat ; in foribus portarum urbis profert verba sua, dicens :

1:21 At the head of multitudes she crieth out, in the entrance of the gates of the city she uttereth her words, saying:

1:22 Usquequo, parvuli, diligitis infantiam, et stulti ea quæ sibi sunt noxia cupient, et imprudentes odibunt scientiam ?

1:22 O children, how long will you love childishness, and fools covet those things which are hurtful to themselves, and the unwise hate knowledge?

1:23 convertimini ad correptionem meam. En proferam vobis spiritum meum, et ostendam vobis verba mea.

1:23 Turn ye at my reproof: behold I will utter my spirit to you, and will shew you my words.

1:24 Quia vocavi, et renuistis ; extendi manum meam, et non fuit qui aspiceret :

1:24 Because I called, and you refused: I stretched out my hand, and there was none that regarded.

1:25 despexistis omne consilium meum, et increpationes meas neglexistis.

1:25 You have despised all my counsel, and have neglected my reprehensions.

1:26 Ego quoque in interitu vestro ridebo, et subsannabo cum vobis id quod timebatis advenerit.

1:26 I also will laugh in your destruction, and will mock when that shall come to you which you feared.

1:27 Cum irruerit repentina calamitas, et interitus quasi tempestas ingruerit ; quando venerit super vos tribulatio et angustia :

1:27 When sudden calamity shall fall on you, and destruction, as a tempest, shall be at hand: when tribulation and distress shall come upon you:

1:28 tunc invocabunt me, et non exaudiam ; mane consurgent, et non invenient me :

1:28 Then shall they call upon me, and I will not hear: they shall rise in the morning, and shall not find me:

1:29 eo quod exosam habuerint disciplinam, et timorem Domini non susceperint,

1:29 Because they have hated instruction, and received not the fear of the Lord,

1:30 nec acquieverint consilio meo, et detraxerint universæ correptioni meæ.

1:30 Nor consented to my counsel, but despised all my reproof.

1:31 Comedent igitur fructus viæ suæ, suisque consiliis saturabuntur.

1:31 Therefore they shall eat the fruit of their own way, and shall be filled with their own devices.

1:32 Aversio parvulorum interficiet eos, et prosperitas stultorum perdet illos.

1:32 The turning away of little ones shall kill them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them.

1:33 Qui autem me audierit, absque terrore requiescet, et abundantia perfruetur, timore malorum sublato.

1:33 But he that shall hear me, shall rest without terror, and shall enjoy abundance, without fear of evils.

Chapter 2

2:1 Fili mi, si susceperis sermones meos, et mandata mea absconderis penes te :

2:1 My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and wilt hide my commandments with thee,

2:2 ut audiat sapientiam auris tua, inclina cor tuum ad cognoscendam prudentiam.

2:2 That thy ear may hearken to wisdom: incline thy heart to know prudence.

2:3 Si enim sapientiam invocaveris, et inclinaveris cor tuum prudentiæ ;

2:3 For if thou shalt call for wisdom, and incline thy heart to prudence:

2:4 si quæsieris eam quasi pecuniam, et sicut thesauros effoderis illam :

2:4 If thou shalt seek her as money, and shalt dig for her as for a treasure:

2:5 tunc intelliges timorem Domini, et scientiam Dei invenies,

2:5 Then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and shalt find the knowledge of God:

2:6 quia Dominus dat sapientiam, et ex ore ejus prudentia et scientia.

2:6 Because the Lord giveth wisdom: and out of his mouth cometh prudence and knowledge.

2:7 Custodiet rectorum salutem, et proteget gradientes simpliciter,

2:7 He wilt keep the salvation of the righteous, and protect them that walk in simplicity,

2:8 servans semitas justitiæ, et vias sanctorum custodiens.

2:8 Keeping the paths of justice, and guarding the ways of saints.

2:9 Tunc intelliges justitiam, et judicium, et æquitatem, et omnem semitam bonam.

2:9 Then shalt thou understand justice, and judgment, and equity, and every good path.

2:10 Si intraverit sapientia cor tuum, et scientia animæ tuæ placuerit,

2:10 If wisdom shall enter into thy heart, and knowledge please thy soul:

2:11 consilium custodiet te, et prudentia servabit te :

2:11 Counsel shall keep thee, and prudence shall preserve thee,

2:12 ut eruaris a via mala, et ab homine qui perversa loquitur ;

2:12 That thou mayst be delivered from the evil way, and from the man that speaketh perverse things:

2:13 qui relinquunt iter rectum, et ambulant per vias tenebrosas ;

2:13 Who leave the right way, and walk by dark ways:

2:14 qui lætantur cum malefecerint, et exsultant in rebus pessimis ;

2:14 Who are glad when they have done evil, and rejoice in the most wicked things:

2:15 quorum viæ perversæ sunt, et infames gressus eorum.

2:15 Whose ways are perverse, and their steps infamous.

2:16 Ut eruaris a muliere aliena, et ab extranea quæ mollit sermones suos,

2:16 That thou mayst be delivered from the strange woman, and from the stranger, who softeneth her words;

2:17 et relinquit ducem pubertatis suæ,

2:17 And forsaketh the guide of her youth,

2:18 et pacti Dei sui oblita est. Inclinata est enim ad mortem domus ejus, et ad inferos semitæ ipsius.

2:18 And hath forgotten the covenant of her God: for her house inclineth unto death, and her paths to hell.

2:19 Omnes qui ingrediuntur ad eam non revertentur, nec apprehendent semitas vitæ.

2:19 None that go in unto her, shall return again, neither shall they take hold of the paths of life.

2:20 Ut ambules in via bona, et calles justorum custodias :

2:20 That thou mayst walk in a good way: and mayst keep the paths of the just.

2:21 qui enim recti sunt habitabunt in terra, et simplices permanebunt in ea ;

2:21 For they that are upright, shall dwell in the earth; and the simple shall continue in it.

2:22 impii vero de terra perdentur, et qui inique agunt auferentur ex ea.

2:22 But the wicked shall be destroyed from the earth: and they that do unjustly, shall be taken away from it.

Chapter 3

3:1 Fili mi, ne obliviscaris legis meæ, et præcepta mea cor tuum custodiat :

3:1 My son, forget not my law, and let thy heart keep my commandments.

3:2 longitudinem enim dierum, et annos vitæ, et pacem, apponent tibi.

3:2 For they shall add to thee length of days, and years of life, and peace.

3:3 Misericordia et veritas te non deserant ; circumda eas gutturi tuo, et describe in tabulis cordis tui :

3:3 Let not mercy aud truth leave thee, put them about thy neck, and write them in the tables of thy heart.

3:4 et invenies gratiam, et disciplinam bonam, coram Deo et hominibus.

3:4 And thou shalt find grace, and good understanding before God and men.

3:5 Habe fiduciam in Domino ex toto corde tuo, et ne innitaris prudentiæ tuæ.

3:5 Have confidence in the Lord with all thy heart, and lean not upon thy own prudence.

3:6 In omnibus viis tuis cogita illum, et ipse diriget gressus tuos.

3:6 In all thy ways think on him, and he will direct thy steps.

3:7 Ne sis sapiens apud temetipsum ; time Deum, et recede a malo :

3:7 Be not wise in thy own conceit: fear God, and depart from evil:

3:8 sanitas quippe erit umbilico tuo, et irrigatio ossium tuorum.

3:8 For it shall be health to thy navel, and moistening to thy bones.

3:9 Honora Dominum de tua substantia, et de primitiis omnium frugum tuarum da ei :

3:9 Honour the Lord with thy substance, and give him of the first of all thy fruits;

3:10 et implebuntur horrea tua saturitate, et vino torcularia tua redundabunt.

3:10 And thy barns shall be filled with abundance, and thy presses shall run over with wine.

3:11 Disciplinam Domini, fili mi, ne abjicias, nec deficias cum ab eo corriperis :

3:11 My son, reject not the correction of the Lord: and do not faint when thou art chastised by him:

3:12 quem enim diligit Dominus, corripit, et quasi pater in filio complacet sibi.

3:12 For whom the Lord loveth, he chastiseth: and as a father in the son he pleaseth himself.

3:13 Beatus homo qui invenit sapientiam, et qui affluit prudentia.

3:13 Blessed is the man that findeth wisdom, and is rich in prudence:

3:14 Melior est acquisitio ejus negotiatione argenti, et auri primi et purissimi fructus ejus.

3:14 The purchasing thereof is better than the merchandise of silver, and her fruit than the chief and purest gold:

3:15 Pretiosior est cunctis opibus, et omnia quæ desiderantur huic non valent comparari.

3:15 She is more precious than all riches: and all the things that are desired, are not to be compared to her.

3:16 Longitudo dierum in dextera ejus, et in sinistra illius divitiæ et gloria.

3:16 Length of days is in her right hand, and in her left hand riches and glory.

3:17 Viæ ejus viæ pulchræ, et omnes semitæ illius pacificæ.

3:17 Her ways are beautiful ways, and all her paths are peaceable.

3:18 Lignum vitæ est his qui apprehenderint eam, et qui tenuerit eam beatus.

3:18 She is a tree of life to them that lay hold on her: and he that shall retain her is blessed.

3:19 Dominus sapientia fundavit terram ; stabilivit cælos prudentia.

3:19 The Lord by wisdom hath founded the earth, hath established the heavens by prudence.

3:20 Sapientia illius eruperunt abyssi, et nubes rore concrescunt.

3:20 By his wisdom the depths have broken out, and the clouds grow thick with dew.

3:21 Fili mi, ne effluant hæc ab oculis tuis. Custodi legem atque consilium,

3:21 My son, let not these things depart from thy eyes: keep the law and counsel:

3:22 et erit vita animæ tuæ, et gratia faucibus tuis.

3:22 And there shall be life to thy soul, and grace to thy mouth.

3:23 Tunc ambulabis fiducialiter in via tua, et pes tuus non impinget.

3:23 Then shalt thou walk confidently in thy way, and thy foot shall not stumble:

3:24 Si dormieris, non timebis ; quiesces, et suavis erit somnus tuus.

3:24 If thou sleep, thou shalt not fear: thou shalt rest, and thy sleep shall be sweet.

3:25 Ne paveas repentino terrore, et irruentes tibi potentias impiorum.

3:25 Be not afraid of sudden fear, nor of the power of the wicked falling upon thee.

3:26 Dominus enim erit in latere tuo, et custodiet pedem tuum, ne capiaris.

3:26 For the Lord will be at thy side, and will keep thy foot that thou be not taken.

3:27 Noli prohibere benefacere eum qui potest : si vales, et ipse benefac.

3:27 Do not withhold him from doing good, who is able: if thou art able, do good thyself also.

3:28 Ne dicas amico tuo : Vade, et revertere : cras dabo tibi : cum statim possis dare.

3:28 Say not to thy friend: Go, and come again: and to morrow I will give to thee: when thou canst give at present.

3:29 Ne moliaris amico tuo malum, cum ille in te habeat fiduciam.

3:29 Practise not evil against thy friend, when he hath confidence in thee.

3:30 Ne contendas adversus hominem frustra, cum ipse tibi nihil mali fecerit.

3:30 Strive not against a man without cause, when he hath done thee no evil.

3:31 Ne æmuleris hominem injustum, nec imiteris vias ejus :

3:31 Envy not the unjust man, and do not follow his ways.

3:32 quia abominatio Domini est omnis illusor, et cum simplicibus sermocinatio ejus.

3:32 For every mocker is an abomination to the Lord, and his communication is with the simple.

3:33 Egestas a Domino in domo impii ; habitacula autem justorum benedicentur.

3:33 Want is from the Lord in the house of the wicked: but the habitations of the just shall be blessed.

3:34 Ipse deludet illusores, et mansuetis dabit gratiam.

3:34 He shall scorn the scorners, and to the meek he will give grace.

3:35 Gloriam sapientes possidebunt ; stultorum exaltatio ignominia.

3:35 The wise shall possess glory: the promotion of fools is disgrace.

Chapter 4

4:1 Audite, filii, disciplinam patris, et attendite ut sciatis prudentiam.

4:1 Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend, that you may know prudence.

4:2 Donum bonum tribuam vobis : legem meam ne derelinquatis.

4:2 I will give you a good gift, forsake not my law.

4:3 Nam et ego filius fui patris mei, tenellus et unigenitus coram matre mea.

4:3 For I also was my father's son, tender, and as an only son in the sight of my mother:

4:4 Et docebat me, atque dicebat : Suscipiat verba mea cor tuum ; custodi præcepta mea, et vives.

4:4 And he taught me, and said: Let thy heart receive my words, keep my commandments, and thou shalt live.

4:5 Posside sapientiam, posside prudentiam : ne obliviscaris, neque declines a verbis oris mei.

4:5 Get wisdom, get prudence: forget not, neither decline from the words of my mouth.

4:6 Ne dimittas eam, et custodiet te : dilige eam, et conservabit te.

4:6 Forsake her not, and she shall keep thee: love her, and she shall preserve thee.

4:7 Principium sapientiæ : posside sapientiam, et in omni possessione tua acquire prudentiam.

4:7 The beginning of wisdom, get wisdom, and with all thy possession purchase prudence.

4:8 Arripe illam, et exaltabit te ; glorificaberis ab ea cum eam fueris amplexatus.

4:8 Take hold on her, and she shall exalt thee: thou shalt be glorified by her, when thou shalt embrace her.

4:9 Dabit capiti tuo augmenta gratiarum, et corona inclyta proteget te.

4:9 She shall give to thy head increase of graces, and protect thee with a noble crown.

4:10 Audi, fili mi, et suscipe verba mea, ut multiplicentur tibi anni vitæ.

4:10 Hear, O my son, and receive my words, that years of life may be multiplied to thee.

4:11 Viam sapientiæ monstrabo tibi ; ducam te per semitas æquitatis :

4:11 I will shew thee the way of wisdom, I will lead thee by the paths of equity:

4:12 quas cum ingressus fueris, non arctabuntur gressus tui, et currens non habebis offendiculum.

4:12 Which when thou shalt have entered, thy steps shall not be straitened, and when thou runnest, thou shalt not meet a stumblingblock.

4:13 Tene disciplinam, ne dimittas eam ; custodi illam, quia ipsa est vita tua.

4:13 Take hold on instruction, leave it not: keep it, because it is thy life.

4:14 Ne delecteris in semitis impiorum, nec tibi placeat malorum via.

4:14 Be not delighted in the paths of the wicked, neither let the way of evil men please thee.

4:15 Fuge ab ea, nec transeas per illam ; declina, et desere eam.

4:15 Flee from it, pass not by it: go aside, and forsake it.

4:16 Non enim dormiunt nisi malefecerint, et rapitur somnus ab eis nisi supplantaverint.

4:16 For they sleep not, except they have done evil: and their sleep is taken away unless they have made some to fall.

4:17 Comedunt panem impietatis, et vinum iniquitatis bibunt.

4:17 They eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of iniquity.

4:18 Justorum autem semita quasi lux splendens procedit, et crescit usque ad perfectam diem.

4:18 But the path of the just, as a shining light, goeth forwards, and increaseth even to perfect day.

4:19 Via impiorum tenebrosa ; nesciunt ubi corruant.

4:19 The way of the wicked is darksome: they know not where they fall.

4:20 Fili mi, ausculta sermones meos, et ad eloquia mea inclina aurem tuam.

4:20 My son, hearken to my words, and incline thy ear to my sayings.

4:21 Ne recedant ab oculis tuis : custodi ea in medio cordis tui :

4:21 Let them not depart from thy eyes, keep them in the midst of thy heart:

4:22 vita enim sunt invenientibus ea, et universæ carni sanitas.

4:22 For they are life to those that find them, and health to all flesh.

4:23 Omni custodia serva cor tuum, quia ex ipso vita procedit.

4:23 With all watchfulness keep thy heart, because life issueth out from it.

4:24 Remove a te os pravum, et detrahentia labia sint procul a te.

4:24 Remove from thee a froward mouth, and let detracting lips be far from thee.

4:25 Oculi tui recta videant, et palpebræ tuæ præcedant gressus tuos.

4:25 Let thy eyes look straight on, and let thy eyelids go before thy steps.

4:26 Dirige semitam pedibus tuis, et omnes viæ tuæ stabilientur.

4:26 Make straight the path for thy feet, and all thy ways shall be established.

4:27 Ne declines ad dexteram neque ad sinistram ; averte pedem tuum a malo : vias enim quæ a dextris sunt novit Dominus : perversæ vero sunt quæ a sinistris sunt. Ipse autem rectos faciet cursus tuos, itinera autem tua in pace producet.

4:27 Decline not to the right hand, nor to the left: turn away thy foot from evil. For the Lord knoweth the ways that are on the right hand: but those are perverse which are on the left hand. But he will make thy courses straight, he will bring forward thy ways in peace.

Chapter 5

5:1 Fili mi, attende ad sapientiam meam, et prudentiæ meæ inclina aurem tuam :

5:1 My son, attend to my wisdom, and incline thy ear to my prudence,

5:2 ut custodias cogitationes, et disciplinam labia tua conservent. Ne attendas fallaciæ mulieris ;

5:2 That thou mayst keep thoughts, and thy lips may preserve instruction. Mind not the deceit of a woman.

5:3 favus enim distillans labia meretricis, et nitidius oleo guttur ejus :

5:3 For the lips of a harlot are like a honeycomb dropping, and her throat is smoother than oil.

5:4 novissima autem illius amara quasi absinthium, et acuta quasi gladius biceps.

5:4 But her end is bitter as wormwood, and sharp as a two-edged sword.

5:5 Pedes ejus descendunt in mortem, et ad inferos gressus illius penetrant.

5:5 Her feet go down into death, and her steps go in as far as hell.

5:6 Per semitam vitæ non ambulant ; vagi sunt gressus ejus et investigabiles.

5:6 They walk not by the path of life, her steps are wandering, and unaccountable.

5:7 Nunc ergo fili mi, audi me, et ne recedas a verbis oris mei.

5:7 Now, therefore, my son, hear me, and depart not from the words of my mouth.

5:8 Longe fac ab ea viam tuam, et ne appropinques foribus domus ejus.

5:8 Remove thy way far from her, and come not nigh the doors of her house.

5:9 Ne des alienis honorem tuum, et annos tuos crudeli :

5:9 Give not thy honour to strangers, and thy years to the cruel.

5:10 ne forte impleantur extranei viribus tuis, et labores tui sint in domo aliena,

5:10 Lest strangers be filled with thy strength, and thy labours be in another man's house,

5:11 et gemas in novissimis, quando consumpseris carnes tuas et corpus tuum, et dicas :

5:11 And thou mourn at the last, when thou shalt have spent thy flesh and thy body, and say;

5:12 Cur detestatus sum disciplinam, et increpationibus non acquievit cor meum,

5:12 Why have I hated instruction, and my heart consented not to reproof,

5:13 nec audivi vocem docentium me, et magistris non inclinavi aurem meam ?

5:13 And have not heard the voice of them that taught me, and have not inclined my ear to masters?

5:14 pene fui in omni malo, in medio ecclesiæ et synagogæ.

5:14 I have almost been in all evil, in the midst of the church and of the congregation.

5:15 Bibe aquam de cisterna tua, et fluenta putei tui ;

5:15 Drink water out of thy own cistern, and the streams of thy own well:

5:16 deriventur fontes tui foras, et in plateis aquas tuas divide.

5:16 Let thy fountains be conveyed abroad, and in the streets divide thy waters.

5:17 Habeto eas solus, nec sint alieni participes tui.

5:17 Keep them to thyself alone, neither let strangers be partakers with thee.

5:18 Sit vena tua benedicta, et lætare cum muliere adolescentiæ tuæ.

5:18 Let thy vein be blessed, and rejoice with the wife of thy youth:

5:19 Cerva carissima, et gratissimus hinnulus : ubera ejus inebrient te in omni tempore ; in amore ejus delectare jugiter.

5:19 Let her be thy dearest hind, and most agreeable fawn: let her breasts inebriate thee at all times: be thou delighted continually with her love.

5:20 Quare seduceris, fili mi, ab aliena, et foveris in sinu alterius ?

5:20 Why art thou seduced, my son, by a strange woman, and art cherished in the bosom of another?

5:21 Respicit Dominus vias hominis, et omnes gressus ejus considerat.

5:21 The Lord beholdeth the ways of man, and considereth all his steps.

5:22 Iniquitates suas capiunt impium, et funibus peccatorum suorum constringitur.

5:22 His own iniquities catch the wicked, and he is fast bound with the ropes of his own sins.

5:23 Ipse morietur, quia non habuit disciplinam, et in multitudine stultitiæ suæ decipietur.

5:23 He shall die, because he hath not received instruction, and in the multitude of his folly he shall be deceived.

Chapter 6

6:1 Fili mi, si spoponderis pro amico tuo, defixisti apud extraneum manum tuam :

6:1 My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, thou hast engaged fast thy hand to a stranger,

6:2 illaqueatus es verbis oris tui, et captus propriis sermonibus.

6:2 Thou art ensnared with the words of thy mouth, and caught with thy own words.

6:3 Fac ergo quod dico, fili mi, et temetipsum libera, quia incidisti in manum proximi tui. Discurre, festina, suscita amicum tuum.

6:3 Do, therefore, my son, what I say, and deliver thyself: because thou art fallen into the hand of thy neighbour. Run about, make haste, stir up thy friend:

6:4 Ne dederis somnum oculis tuis, nec dormitent palpebræ tuæ.

6:4 Give not sleep to thy eyes, neither let thy eyelids slumber.

6:5 Eruere quasi damula de manu, et quasi avis de manu aucupis.

6:5 Deliver thyself as a doe from the hand, and as a bird from the hand of the fowler.

6:6 Vade ad formicam, o piger, et considera vias ejus, et disce sapientiam.

6:6 Go to the ant, O sluggard, and consider her ways, and learn wisdom:

6:7 Quæ cum non habeat ducem, nec præceptorem, nec principem,

6:7 Which, although she hath no guide, nor master, nor captain,

6:8 parat in æstate cibum sibi, et congregat in messe quod comedat.

6:8 Provideth her meat for herself in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest.

6:9 Usquequo, piger, dormies ? quando consurges e somno tuo ?

6:9 How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?

6:10 Paululum dormies, paululum dormitabis, paululum conseres manus ut dormias ;

6:10 Thou wilt sleep a little, thou wilt slumber a little, thou wilt fold thy hands a little to sleep:

6:11 et veniet tibi quasi viator egestas, et pauperies quasi vir armatus. Si vero impiger fueris, veniet ut fons messis tua, et egestas longe fugiet a te.

6:11 And want shall come upon thee, as a traveller, and poverty as a man armed. But if thou be diligent, thy harvest shall come as a fountain, and want shall flee far from thee.

6:12 Homo apostata, vir inutilis, graditur ore perverso ;

6:12 A man that is an apostate, an unprofitable man, walketh with a perverse mouth,

6:13 annuit oculis, terit pede, digito loquitur,

6:13 He winketh with the eyes, presseth with the foot, speaketh with the finger.

6:14 pravo corde machinatur malum, et omni tempore jurgia seminat.

6:14 With a wicked heart he deviseth evil, and at all times he soweth discord.

6:15 Huic extemplo veniet perditio sua, et subito conteretur, nec habebit ultra medicinam.

6:15 To such a one his destruction shall presently come, and he shall suddenly be destroyed, and shall no longer have any remedy.

6:16 Sex sunt quæ odit Dominus, et septimum detestatur anima ejus :

6:16 Six things there are, which the Lord hateth, and the seventh his soul detesteth:

6:17 oculos sublimes, linguam mendacem, manus effundentes innoxium sanguinem,

6:17 Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood,

6:18 cor machinans cogitationes pessimas, pedes veloces ad currendum in malum,

6:18 A heart that deviseth wicked plots, feet that are swift to run into mischief,

6:19 proferentem mendacia testem fallacem, et eum qui seminat inter fratres discordias.

6:19 A deceitful witness that uttereth lies, and him that soweth discord among brethren.

6:20 Conserva, fili mi, præcepta patris tui, et ne dimittas legem matris tuæ.

6:20 My son, keep the commandments of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother.

6:21 Liga ea in corde tuo jugiter, et circumda gutturi tuo.

6:21 Bind them in thy heart continually, and put them about thy neck.

6:22 Cum ambulaveris, gradiantur tecum ; cum dormieris, custodiant te : et evigilans loquere cum eis.

6:22 When thou walkest, let them go with thee: when thou sleepest, let them keep thee, and when thou awakest, talk with them.

6:23 Quia mandatum lucerna est, et lex lux, et via vitæ increpatio disciplinæ :

6:23 Because the commandment is a lamp, and the law a light, and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:

6:24 ut custodiant te a muliere mala, et a blanda lingua extraneæ.

6:24 That they may keep thee from the evil woman, and from the flattering tongue of the stranger.

6:25 Non concupiscat pulchritudinem ejus cor tuum, nec capiaris nutibus illius :

6:25 Let not thy heart covet her beauty, be not caught with her winks:

6:26 pretium enim scorti vix est unius panis, mulier autem viri pretiosam animam capit.

6:26 For the price of a harlot is scarce one loaf: but the woman catcheth the precious soul of a man.

6:27 Numquid potest homo abscondere ignem in sinu suo, ut vestimenta illius non ardeant ?

6:27 Can a man hide fire in his bosom, and his garments not burn?

6:28 aut ambulare super prunas, ut non comburantur plantæ ejus ?

6:28 Or can he walk upon hot coals, and his feet not be burnt?

6:29 sic qui ingreditur ad mulierem proximi sui, non erit mundus cum tetigerit eam.

6:29 So he that goeth in to his neighbour's wife, shall not be clean when he shall touch her.

6:30 Non grandis est culpa cum quis furatus fuerit : furatur enim ut esurientem impleat animam ;

6:30 The fault is not so great when a man hath stolen: for he stealeth to fill his hungry soul:

6:31 deprehensus quoque reddet septuplum, et omnem substantiam domus suæ tradet.

6:31 And if he be taken, he shall restore sevenfold, and shall give up all the substance of his house.

6:32 Qui autem adulter est, propter cordis inopiam perdet animam suam ;

6:32 But he that is an adulterer, for the folly of his heart shall destroy his own soul:

6:33 turpitudinem et ignominiam congregat sibi, et opprobrium illius non delebitur :

6:33 He gathereth to himself shame and dishonour, and his reproach shall not be blotted out:

6:34 quia zelus et furor viri non parcet in die vindictæ,

6:34 Because the jealousy and rage of the husband will not spare in the day of revenge,

6:35 nec acquiescet cujusquam precibus, nec suscipiet pro redemptione dona plurima.

6:35 Nor will he yield to any man's prayers, nor will he accept for satisfaction ever so many gifts.

Chapter 7

7:1 Fili mi, custodi sermones meos, et præcepta mea reconde tibi. Fili,

7:1 My son, keep my words, and lay up my precepts with thee. Son,

7:2 serva mandata mea, et vives ; et legem meam quasi pupillam oculi tui :

7:2 Keep my commandments, and thou shalt live: and my law as the apple of thy eye:

7:3 liga eam in digitis tuis, scribe illam in tabulis cordis tui.

7:3 Bind it upon thy fingers, write it upon the tables of thy heart.

7:4 Dic sapientiæ : Soror mea es, et prudentiam voca amicam tuam :

7:4 Say to wisdom: Thou art my sister: and call prudence thy friend,

7:5 ut custodiant te a muliere extranea, et ab aliena quæ verba sua dulcia facit.

7:5 That she may keep thee from the woman that is not thine, and from the stranger who sweeteneth her words.

7:6 De fenestra enim domus meæ per cancellos prospexi,

7:6 For I looked out of the window of my house through the lattice,

7:7 et video parvulos ; considero vecordem juvenem,

7:7 And I see little ones, I behold a foolish young man,

7:8 qui transit per plateam juxta angulum et prope viam domus illius graditur :

7:8 Who passeth through the street by the corner, and goeth nigh the way of her house,

7:9 in obscuro, advesperascente die, in noctis tenebris et caligine.

7:9 In the dark when it grows late, in the darkness and obscurity of the night.

7:10 Et ecce occurrit illi mulier ornatu meretricio, præparata ad capiendas animas : garrula et vaga,

7:10 And behold a woman meeteth him in harlot's attire, prepared to deceive souls: talkative and wandering,

7:11 quietis impatiens, nec valens in domo consistere pedibus suis ;

7:11 Not bearing to be quiet, not able to abide still at home,

7:12 nunc foris, nunc in plateis, nunc juxta angulos insidians.

7:12 Now abroad, now in the streets, now lying in wait near the corners.

7:13 Apprehensumque deosculatur juvenem, et procaci vultu blanditur, dicens :

7:13 And catching the young man, she kisseth him, and with an impudent face, flattereth, saying:

7:14 Victimas pro salute vovi ; hodie reddidi vota mea :

7:14 I vowed victims for prosperity, this day I have paid my vows.

7:15 idcirco egressa sum in occursum tuum, desiderans te videre, et reperi.

7:15 Therefore I am come out to meet thee, desirous to see thee, and I have found thee.

7:16 Intexui funibus lectulum meum ; stravi tapetibus pictis ex Ægypto :

7:16 I have woven my bed with cords, I have covered it with painted tapestry, brought from Egypt.

7:17 aspersi cubile meum myrrha, et aloë, et cinnamomo.

7:17 I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.

7:18 Veni, inebriemur uberibus, et fruamur cupitis amplexibus donec illucescat dies.

7:18 Come, let us be inebriated with the breasts, and let us enjoy the desired embraces, till the day appear.

7:19 Non est enim vir in domo sua : abiit via longissima :

7:19 For my husband is not at home, he is gone a very long journey.

7:20 sacculum pecuniæ secum tulit ; in die plenæ lunæ reversurus est in domum suam.

7:20 He took with him a bag of money: he will return home the day of the full moon.

7:21 Irretivit eum multis sermonibus, et blanditiis labiorum protraxit illum.

7:21 She entangled him with many words, and drew him away with the flattery of her lips.

7:22 Statim eam sequitur quasi bos ductus ad victimam, et quasi agnus lasciviens, et ignorans quod ad vincula stultus trahatur :

7:22 Immediately he followeth her as an ox led to be a victim, and as a lamb playing the wanton, and not knowing that he is drawn like a fool to bonds,

7:23 donec transfigat sagitta jecur ejus, velut si avis festinet ad laqueum, et nescit quod de periculo animæ illius agitur.

7:23 Till the arrow pierce his liver: as if a bird should make haste to the snare, and knoweth not that his life is in danger.

7:24 Nunc ergo, fili mi, audi me, et attende verbis oris mei.

7:24 Now, therefore, my son, hear me, and attend to the words of my mouth.

7:25 Ne abstrahatur in viis illius mens tua, neque decipiaris semitis ejus ;

7:25 Let not thy mind be drawn away in her ways: neither be thou deceived with her paths.

7:26 multos enim vulneratos dejecit, et fortissimi quique interfecti sunt ab ea.

7:26 For she hath cast down many wounded, and the strongest have been slain by her.

7:27 Viæ inferi domus ejus, penetrantes in interiora mortis.

7:27 Her house is the way to hell, reaching even to the inner chambers of death.

Chapter 8

8:1 Numquid non sapientia clamitat, et prudentia dat vocem suam ?

8:1 Doth not wisdom cry aloud, and prudence put forth her voice?

8:2 In summis excelsisque verticibus supra viam, in mediis semitis stans,

8:2 Standing in the top of the highest places by the way, in the midst of the paths,

8:3 juxta portas civitatis, in ipsis foribus loquitur, dicens :

8:3 Beside the gates of the city, in the very doors she speaketh, saying:

8:4 O viri, ad vos clamito, et vox mea ad filios hominum.

8:4 O ye men, to you I call, and my voice is to the sons of men.

8:5 Intelligite, parvuli, astutiam, et insipientes, animadvertite.

8:5 O little ones understand subtlety, and ye unwise, take notice.

8:6 Audite, quoniam de rebus magnis locutura sum, et aperientur labia mea ut recta prædicent.

8:6 Hear, for I will speak of great things: and my lips shall be opened to preach right things.

8:7 Veritatem meditabitur guttur meum, et labia mea detestabuntur impium.

8:7 My mouth shall meditate truth, and my lips shall hate wickedness.

8:8 Justi sunt omnes sermones mei : non est in eis pravum quid, neque perversum ;

8:8 All my words are just, there is nothing wicked, nor perverse in them.

8:9 recti sunt intelligentibus, et æqui invenientibus scientiam.

8:9 They are right to them that understand, and just to them that find knowledge.

8:10 Accipite disciplinam meam, et non pecuniam ; doctrinam magis quam aurum eligite :

8:10 Receive my instruction, and not money: choose knowledge rather than gold.

8:11 melior est enim sapientia cunctis pretiosissimis, et omne desiderabile ei non potest comparari.

8:11 For wisdom is better than all the most precious things: and whatsoever may be desired cannot be compared to it.

8:12 Ego sapientia, habito in consilio, et eruditis intersum cogitationibus.

8:12 I, wisdom, dwell in counsel, and am present in learned thoughts.

8:13 Timor Domini odit malum : arrogantiam, et superbiam, et viam pravam, et os bilingue, detestor.

8:13 The fear of the Lord hateth evil; I hate arrogance, and pride, and every wicked way, and a mouth with a double tongue.

8:14 Meum est consilium et æquitas ; mea est prudentia, mea est fortitudo.

8:14 Counsel and equity is mine, prudence is mine, strength is mine.

8:15 Per me reges regnant, et legum conditores justa decernunt ;

8:15 By me kings reign, and lawgivers decree just things.

8:16 per me principes imperant, et potentes decernunt justitiam.

8:16 By me princes rule, and the mighty decree justice.

8:17 Ego diligentes me diligo, et qui mane vigilant ad me, invenient me.

8:17 I love them that love me: and they that in the morning early watch for me, shall find me.

8:18 Mecum sunt divitiæ et gloria, opes superbæ et justitia.

8:18 With me are riches and glory, glorious riches and justice.

8:19 Melior est enim fructus meus auro et lapide pretioso, et genimina mea argento electo.

8:19 For my fruit is better than gold and the precious stone, and my blossoms than choice silver.

8:20 In viis justitiæ ambulo, in medio semitarum judicii :

8:20 I walk in the way of justice, in the midst of the paths of judgment,

8:21 ut ditem diligentes me, et thesauros eorum repleam.

8:21 That I may enrich them that love me, and may fill their treasures.

8:22 Dominus possedit me in initio viarum suarum antequam quidquam faceret a principio.

8:22 The Lord possessed me in the beginning of his ways, before he made any thing from the beginning.

8:23 Ab æterno ordinata sum, et ex antiquis antequam terra fieret.

8:23 I was set up from eternity, and of old, before the earth was made.

8:24 Nondum erant abyssi, et ego jam concepta eram : necdum fontes aquarum eruperant,

8:24 The depths were not as yet, and I was already conceived, neither had the fountains of waters as yet sprung out.

8:25 necdum montes gravi mole constiterant : ante colles ego parturiebar.

8:25 The mountains, with their huge bulk, had not as yet been established: before the hills, I was brought forth:

8:26 Adhuc terram non fecerat, et flumina, et cardines orbis terræ.

8:26 He had not yet made the earth, nor the rivers, nor the poles of the world.

8:27 Quando præparabat cælos, aderam ; quando certa lege et gyro vallabat abyssos ;

8:27 When he prepared the heavens, I was present: when with a certain law, and compass, he enclosed the depths:

8:28 quando æthera firmabat sursum, et librabat fontes aquarum ;

8:28 When he established the sky above, and poised the fountains of waters:

8:29 quando circumdabat mari terminum suum, et legem ponebat aquis, ne transirent fines suos ; quando appendebat fundamenta terræ :

8:29 When he compassed the sea with its bounds, and set a law to the waters that they should not pass their limits: when he balanced the foundations of the earth;

8:30 cum eo eram, cuncta componens. Et delectabar per singulos dies, ludens coram eo omni tempore,

8:30 I was with him forming all things: and was delighted every day, playing before him at all times;

8:31 ludens in orbe terrarum ; et deliciæ meæ esse cum filiis hominum.

8:31 Playing in the world: and my delights were to be with the children of men.

8:32 Nunc ergo, filii, audite me : beati qui custodiunt vias meas.

8:32 Now, therefore, ye children, hear me: blessed are they that keep my ways.

8:33 Audite disciplinam, et estote sapientes, et nolite abjicere eam.

8:33 Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not.

8:34 Beatus homo qui audit me, et qui vigilat ad fores meas quotidie, et observat ad postes ostii mei.

8:34 Blessed is the man that heareth me, and that watcheth daily at my gates, and waiteth at the posts of my doors.

8:35 Qui me invenerit, inveniet vitam, et hauriet salutem a Domino.

8:35 He that shall find me, shall find life, and shall have salvation from the Lord.

8:36 Qui autem in me peccaverit, lædet animam suam ; omnes qui me oderunt diligunt mortem.

8:36 But he that shall sin against me shall hurt his own soul. All that hate me love death.

Chapter 9

9:1 Sapientia ædificavit sibi domum : excidit columnas septem.

9:1 Wisdom hath built herself a house, she hath hewn her out seven pillars.

9:2 Immolavit victimas suas, miscuit vinum, et proposuit mensam suam.

9:2 She hath slain her victims, mingled her wine, and set forth her table.

9:3 Misit ancillas suas ut vocarent ad arcem et ad mœnia civitatis.

9:3 She hath sent her maids to invite to the tower, and to the walls of the city:

9:4 Si quis est parvulus, veniat ad me. Et insipientibus locuta est :

9:4 Whosoever is a little one, let him come to me. And to the unwise she said:

9:5 Venite, comedite panem meum, et bibite vinum quod miscui vobis.

9:5 Come, eat my bread, and drink the wine which I have mingled for you.

9:6 Relinquite infantiam, et vivite, et ambulate per vias prudentiæ.

9:6 Forsake childishness, and live, and walk by the ways of prudence.

9:7 Qui erudit derisorem, ipse injuriam sibi facit, et qui arguit impium, sibi maculam generat.

9:7 He that teacheth a scorner, doth an injury to himself; and he that rebuketh a wicked man, getteth himself a blot.

9:8 Noli arguere derisorem, ne oderit te : argue sapientem, et diliget te.

9:8 Rebuke not a scorner, lest he hate thee. Rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.

9:9 Da sapienti occasionem, et addetur ei sapientia ; doce justum, et festinabit accipere.

9:9 Give an occasion to a wise man, and wisdom shall be added to him. Teach a just man, and he shall make haste to receive it.

9:10 Principium sapientiæ timor Domini, et scientia sanctorum prudentia.

9:10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is prudence.

9:11 Per me enim multiplicabuntur dies tui, et addentur tibi anni vitæ.

9:11 For by me shall thy days be multiplied, and years of life shall be added to thee.

9:12 Si sapiens fueris, tibimetipsi eris ; si autem illusor, solus portabis malum.

9:12 If thou be wise, thou shalt be so to thyself: and if a scorner, thou alone shalt bear the evil.

9:13 Mulier stulta et clamosa, plenaque illecebris, et nihil omnino sciens,

9:13 A foolish woman and clamorous, and full of allurements, and knowing nothing at all,

9:14 sedit in foribus domus suæ, super sellam in excelso urbis loco,

9:14 Sat at the door of her house, upon a seat, in a high place of the city,

9:15 ut vocaret transeuntes per viam, et pergentes itinere suo :

9:15 To call them that pass by the way, and go on their journey:

9:16 Qui est parvulus declinet ad me. Et vecordi locuta est :

9:16 He that is a little one, let him turn to me. And to the fool she said:

9:17 Aquæ furtivæ dulciores sunt, et panis absconditus suavior.

9:17 Stolen waters are sweeter, and hidden bread is more pleasant.

9:18 Et ignoravit quod ibi sint gigantes, et in profundis inferni convivæ ejus.

9:18 And he did not know that giants are there, and that her guests are in the depths of hell.

Chapter 10

10:1 Filius sapiens lætificat patrem, filius vero stultus mœstitia est matris suæ.

10:1 A wise son maketh the father glad: but a foolish son is the sorrow of his mother.

10:2 Nil proderunt thesauri impietatis, justitia vero liberabit a morte.

10:2 Treasures of wickedness shall profit nothing: but justice shall deliver from death.

10:3 Non affliget Dominus fame animam justi, et insidias impiorum subvertet.

10:3 The Lord will not afflict the soul of the just with famine, and he will disappoint the deceitful practices of the wicked.

10:4 Egestatem operata est manus remissa ; manus autem fortium divitias parat. Qui nititur mendaciis, hic pascit ventos ; idem autem ipse sequitur aves volantes.

10:4 The slothful hand hath wrought poverty: but the hand of the industrious getteth riches. He that trusteth to lies feedeth the winds: and the same runneth after birds, that fly away.

10:5 Qui congregat in messe, filius sapiens est ; qui autem stertit æstate, filius confusionis.

10:5 He that gathereth in the harvest, is a wise son: but he that snorteth in the summer, is the son of confusion.

10:6 Benedictio Domini super caput justi ; os autem impiorum operit iniquitas.

10:6 The blessing of the Lord is upon the head of the just: but iniquity covereth the mouth of the wicked.

10:7 Memoria justi cum laudibus, et nomen impiorum putrescet.

10:7 The memory of the just is with praises: and the name of the wicked shall rot.

10:8 Sapiens corde præcepta suscipit ; stultus cæditur labiis.

10:8 The wise of heart receiveth precepts: a fool is beaten with lips.

10:9 Qui ambulat simpliciter ambulat confidenter ; qui autem depravat vias suas manifestus erit.

10:9 He that walketh sincerely, walketh confidently: but he that perverteth his ways, shall be manifest.

10:10 Qui annuit oculo dabit dolorem ; et stultus labiis verberabitur.

10:10 He that winketh with the eye, shall cause sorrow: and the foolish in lips shall be beaten.

10:11 Vena vitæ os justi, et os impiorum operit iniquitatem.

10:11 The mouth of the just is a vein of life: and the mouth of the wicked covereth iniquity.

10:12 Odium suscitat rixas, et universa delicta operit caritas.

10:12 Hatred stirreth up strifes: and charity covereth all sins.

10:13 In labiis sapientis invenitur sapientia, et virga in dorso ejus qui indiget corde.

10:13 In the lips of the wise is wisdom found: and a rod on the back of him that wanteth sense.

10:14 Sapientes abscondunt scientiam ; os autem stulti confusioni proximum est.

10:14 Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the fool is next to confusion.

10:15 Substantia divitis, urbs fortitudinis ejus ; pavor pauperum egestas eorum.

10:15 The substance of a rich man is the city of his strength: the fear of the poor is their poverty.

10:16 Opus justi ad vitam, fructus autem impii ad peccatum.

10:16 The work of the just is unto life: but the fruit of the wicked unto sin.

10:17 Via vitæ custodienti disciplinam ; qui autem increpationes relinquit, errat.

10:17 The way of life, to him that observeth correction: but he that forsaketh reproofs, goeth astray.

10:18 Abscondunt odium labia mendacia ; qui profert contumeliam, insipiens est.

10:18 Lying lips hide hatred: he that uttereth reproach, is foolish.

10:19 In multiloquio non deerit peccatum, qui autem moderatur labia sua prudentissimus est.

10:19 In the multitude of words there shall not want sin: but he that refraineth his lips, is most wise.

10:20 Argentum electum lingua justi ; cor autem impiorum pro nihilo.

10:20 The tongue of the just is as choice silver: but the heart of the wicked is nothing worth.

10:21 Labia justi erudiunt plurimos ; qui autem indocti sunt in cordis egestate morientur.

10:21 The lips of the just teach many: but they that are ignorant, shall die in the want of understanding.

10:22 Benedictio Domini divites facit, nec sociabitur eis afflictio.

10:22 The blessing of the Lord maketh men rich: neither shall affliction be joined to them.

10:23 Quasi per risum stultus operatur scelus, sapientia autem est viro prudentia.

10:23 A fool worketh mischief as it were for sport: but wisdom is prudence to a man.

10:24 Quod timet impius veniet super eum ; desiderium suum justus dabitur.

10:24 That which the wicked feareth, shall come upon him: to the just their desire shall be given.

10:25 Quasi tempestas transiens non erit impius ; justus autem quasi fundamentum sempiternum.

10:25 As a tempest that passeth, so the wicked shall be no more: but the just is as an everlasting foundation.

10:26 Sicut acetum dentibus, et fumus oculis, sic piger his qui miserunt eum.

10:26 As vinegar to the teeth, and smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that sent him.

10:27 Timor Domini apponet dies, et anni impiorum breviabuntur.

10:27 The fear of the Lord shall prolong days: and the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

10:28 Exspectatio justorum lætitia, spes autem impiorum peribit.

10:28 The expectation of the just is joy: but the hope of the wicked shall perish.

10:29 Fortitudo simplicis via Domini, et pavor his qui operantur malum.

10:29 The strength of the upright is the way of the Lord: and fear to them that work evil.

10:30 Justus in æternum non commovebitur, impii autem non habitabunt super terram.

10:30 The just shall never be moved: but the wicked shall not dwell on the earth.

10:31 Os justi parturiet sapientiam ; lingua pravorum peribit.

10:31 The mouth of the just shall bring forth wisdom: the tongue of the perverse shall perish.

10:32 Labia justi considerant placita, et os impiorum perversa.

10:32 The lips of the just consider what is acceptable: and the mouth of the wicked uttereth perverse things.

Chapter 11

11:1 Statera dolosa abominatio est apud Dominum, et pondus æquum voluntas ejus.

11:1 A deceitful balance is an abomination before the Lord: and a just weight is his will.

11:2 Ubi fuerit superbia, ibi erit et contumelia ; ubi autem est humilitas, ibi et sapientia.

11:2 Where pride is, there also shall be reproach: but where humility is, there also is wisdom.

11:3 Simplicitas justorum diriget eos, et supplantatio perversorum vastabit illos.

11:3 The simplicity of the just shall guide them: and the deceitfulness of the wicked shall destroy them.

11:4 Non proderunt divitiæ in die ultionis ; justitia autem liberabit a morte.

11:4 Riches shall not profit in the day of revenge: but justice shall deliver from death.

11:5 Justitia simplicis diriget viam ejus, et in impietate sua corruet impius.

11:5 The justice of the upright shall make his way prosperous: and the wicked man shall fall by his own wickedness.

11:6 Justitia rectorum liberabit eos, et in insidiis suis capientur iniqui.

11:6 The justice of the righteous shall deliver them: and the unjust shall be caught in their own snares.

11:7 Mortuo homine impio, nulla erit ultra spes, et exspectatio sollicitorum peribit.

11:7 When the wicked man is dead, there shall be no hope any more: and the expectation of the solicitous shall perish.

11:8 Justus de angustia liberatus est, et tradetur impius pro eo.

11:8 The just is delivered out of distress: and the wicked shall be given up for him.

11:9 Simulator ore decipit amicum suum ; justi autem liberabuntur scientia.

11:9 The dissembler with his mouth deceiveth his friend: but the just shall be delivered by knowledge.

11:10 In bonis justorum exsultabit civitas, et in perditione impiorum erit laudatio.

11:10 When it goeth well with the just, the city shall rejoice: and when the wicked perish, there shall be praise.

11:11 Benedictione justorum exaltabitur civitas, et ore impiorum subvertetur.

11:11 By the blessing of the just the city shall be exalted: and by the mouth of the wicked it shall be overthrown.

11:12 Qui despicit amicum suum indigens corde est ; vir autem prudens tacebit.

11:12 He that despiseth his friend, is mean of heart: but the wise man will hold his peace.

11:13 Qui ambulat fraudulenter, revelat arcana ; qui autem fidelis est animi, celat amici commissum.

11:13 He that walketh deceitfully, revealeth secrets: but he that is faithful, concealeth the thing committed to him by his friend.

11:14 Ubi non est gubernator, populus corruet ; salus autem, ubi multa consilia.

11:14 Where there is no governor, the people shall fall: but there is safety where there is much counsel.

11:15 Affligetur malo qui fidem facit pro extraneo ; qui autem cavet laqueos securus erit.

11:15 He shall be afflicted with evil, that is surety for a stranger: but he that is aware of snares, shall be secure.

11:16 Mulier gratiosa inveniet gloriam, et robusti habebunt divitias.

11:16 A gracious woman shall find glory: and the strong shall have riches.

11:17 Benefacit animæ suæ vir misericors ; qui autem crudelis est, etiam propinquos abjicit.

11:17 A merciful man doth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel casteth off even his own kindred.

11:18 Impius facit opus instabile, seminanti autem justitiam merces fidelis.

11:18 The wicked maketh an unsteady work: but to him that soweth justice, there is a faithful reward.

11:19 Clementia præparat vitam, et sectatio malorum mortem.

11:19 Clemency prepareth life: and the pursuing of evil things, death.

11:20 Abominabile Domino cor pravum, et voluntas ejus in iis qui simpliciter ambulant.

11:20 A perverse heart is abominable to the Lord: and his will is in them that walk sincerely.

11:21 Manus in manu non erit innocens malus ; semen autem justorum salvabitur.

11:21 Hand in hand the evil man shall not be innocent: but the seed of the just shall be saved.

11:22 Circulus aureus in naribus suis, mulier pulchra et fatua.

11:22 A golden ring in a swine's snout, a woman fair and foolish.

11:23 Desiderium justorum omne bonum est ; præstolatio impiorum furor.

11:23 The desire of the just is all good, the expectation of the wicked is indignation.

11:24 Alii dividunt propria, et ditiores fiunt ; alii rapiunt non sua, et semper in egestate sunt.

11:24 Some distribute their own goods, and grow richer: others take away what is not their own, and are always in want.

11:25 Anima quæ benedicit impinguabitur, et qui inebriat, ipse quoque inebriabitur.

11:25 The soul that blesseth, shall be made fat: and he that inebriateth, shall be inebriated also himself.

11:26 Qui abscondit frumenta maledicetur in populis ; benedictio autem super caput vendentium.

11:26 He that hideth up corn, shall be cursed among the people: but a blessing upon the head of them that sell.

11:27 Bene consurgit diluculo qui quærit bona ; qui autem investigator malorum est, opprimetur ab eis.

11:27 Well doth he rise early who seeketh good things; but he that seeketh after evil things, shall be oppressed by them.

11:28 Qui confidit in divitiis suis corruet : justi autem quasi virens folium germinabunt.

11:28 He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the just shall spring up as a green leaf.

11:29 Qui conturbat domum suam possidebit ventos, et qui stultus est serviet sapienti.

11:29 He that troubleth his own house, shall inherit the winds: and the fool shall serve the wise.

11:30 Fructus justi lignum vitæ, et qui suscipit animas sapiens est.

11:30 The fruit of the just man is a tree of life: and he that gaineth souls is wise.

11:31 Si justus in terra recipit, quanto magis impius et peccator !

11:31 If the just man receive in the earth, how much more the wicked and the sinner.

Chapter 12

12:1 Qui diligit disciplinam diligit scientiam ; qui autem odit increpationes insipiens est.

12:1 He that loveth correction, loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof, is foolish.

12:2 Qui bonus est hauriet gratiam a Domino ; qui autem confidit in cogitationibus suis impie agit.

12:2 He that is good, shall draw grace from the Lord: but he that trusteth in his own devices, doth wickedly.

12:3 Non roborabitur homo ex impietate, et radix justorum non commovebitur.

12:3 Man shall not be strengthened by wickedness: and the root of the just shall not be moved.

12:4 Mulier diligens corona est viro suo ; et putredo in ossibus ejus, quæ confusione res dignas gerit.

12:4 A diligent woman is a crown to her husband: and she that doth things worthy of confusion, is as rottenness in his bones.

12:5 Cogitationes justorum judicia, et consilia impiorum fraudulenta.

12:5 The thoughts of the just are judgments: and the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.

12:6 Verba impiorum insidiantur sanguini ; os justorum liberabit eos.

12:6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood: the mouth of the just shall deliver them.

12:7 Verte impios, et non erunt ; domus autem justorum permanebit.

12:7 Turn the wicked, and they shall not be: but the house of the just shall stand firm.

12:8 Doctrina sua noscetur vir ; qui autem vanus et excors est patebit contemptui.

12:8 A man shall be known by his learning: but he that is vain and foolish, shall be exposed to contempt.

12:9 Melior est pauper et sufficiens sibi quam gloriosus et indigens pane.

12:9 Better is the poor man that provideth for himself, than he that is glorious and wanteth bread.

12:10 Novit justus jumentorum suorum animas ; viscera autem impiorum crudelia.

12:10 The just regardeth the lives of his beasts: but the bowels of the wicked are cruel.

12:11 Qui operatur terram suam satiabitur panibus ; qui autem sectatur otium stultissimus est. Qui suavis est in vini demorationibus, in suis munitionibus relinquit contumeliam.

12:11 He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that pursueth idleness is very foolish.

12:12 Desiderium impii munimentum est pessimorum ; radix autem justorum proficiet.

12:12 He that is delighted in passing his time over wine, leaveth a reproach in his strong holds. The desire of the wicked is the fortification of evil men: but the root of the just shall prosper.

12:13 Propter peccata labiorum ruina proximat malo ; effugiet autem justus de angustia.

12:13 For the sins of the lips ruin draweth nigh to the evil man: but the just shall escape out of distress.

12:14 De fructu oris sui unusquisque replebitur bonis, et juxta opera manuum suarum retribuetur ei.

12:14 By the fruit of his own mouth shall a man be filled with good things, and according to the works of his hands it shall be repaid him.

12:15 Via stulti recta in oculis ejus ; qui autem sapiens est audit consilia.

12:15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsels.

12:16 Fatuus statim indicat iram suam ; qui autem dissimulat injuriam callidus est.

12:16 A fool immediately sheweth his anger: but he that dissembleth injuries is wise.

12:17 Qui quod novit loquitur, index justitiæ est ; qui autem mentitur, testis est fraudulentus.

12:17 He that speaketh that which he knoweth, sheweth forth justice: but he that lieth, is a deceitful witness.

12:18 Est qui promittit, et quasi gladio pungitur conscientiæ : lingua autem sapientium sanitas est.

12:18 There is that promiseth, and is pricked as it were with a sword of conscience: but the tongue of the wise is health.

12:19 Labium veritatis firmum erit in perpetuum ; qui autem testis est repentinus, concinnat linguam mendacii.

12:19 The lip of truth shall be steadfast for ever: but he that is a hasty witness, frameth a lying tongue.

12:20 Dolus in corde cogitantium mala ; qui autem pacis ineunt consilia, sequitur eos gaudium.

12:20 Deceit is in the heart of them that think evil things: but joy followeth them that take counsels of peace.

12:21 Non contristabit justum quidquid ei acciderit : impii autem replebuntur malo.

12:21 Whatsoever shall befall the just man, shall not make him sad: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

12:22 Abominatio est Domino labia mendacia ; qui autem fideliter agunt placent ei.

12:22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord: but they that deal faithfully, please him.

12:23 Homo versatus celat scientiam, et cor insipientium provocat stultitiam.

12:23 A cautious man concealeth knowledge: and the heart of fools publisheth folly.

12:24 Manus fortium dominabitur ; quæ autem remissa est, tributis serviet.

12:24 The hand of the valiant shall bear rule: but that which is slothful shall be under tribute.

12:25 Mœror in corde viri humiliabit illum, et sermone bono lætificabitur.

12:25 Grief in the heart of a man shall bring him low, but with a good word he shall be made glad.

12:26 Qui negligit damnum propter amicum, justus est ; iter autem impiorum decipiet eos.

12:26 He that neglecteth a loss for the sake of a friend, is just: but the way of the wicked shall deceive them.

12:27 Non inveniet fraudulentus lucrum, et substantia hominis erit auri pretium.

12:27 The deceitful man shall not find gain: but the substance of a just man shall be precious gold.

12:28 In semita justitiæ vita ; iter autem devium ducit ad mortem.

12:28 In the path of justice is life: but the bye-way leadeth to death.

Chapter 13

13:1 Filius sapiens doctrina patris ; qui autem illusor est non audit cum arguitur.

13:1 A wise son heareth the doctrine of his father: but he that is a scorner, heareth not when he is reproved.

13:2 De fructu oris sui homo satiabitur bonis : anima autem prævaricatorum iniqua.

13:2 Of the fruit of his own month shall a man be filled with good things: but the soul of transgressors is wicked.

13:3 Qui custodit os suum custodit animam suam ; qui autem inconsideratus est ad loquendum, sentiet mala.

13:3 He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his soul: but he that hath no guard on his speech shall meet with evils.

13:4 Vult et non vult piger ; anima autem operantium impinguabitur.

13:4 The sluggard willeth, and willeth not: but the soul of them that work, shall be made fat.

13:5 Verbum mendax justus detestabitur ; impius autem confundit, et confundetur.

13:5 The just shall hate a lying word: but the wicked confoundeth, and shall be confounded.

13:6 Justitia custodit innocentis viam, impietas autem peccatorem supplantat.

13:6 Justice keepeth the way of the innocent: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

13:7 Est quasi dives, cum nihil habeat, et est quasi pauper, cum in multis divitiis sit.

13:7 One is as it were rich, when he hath nothing and another is as it were poor, when he hath great riches.

13:8 Redemptio animæ viri divitiæ suæ ; qui autem pauper est, increpationem non sustinet.

13:8 The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but he that is poor, beareth not reprehension.

13:9 Lux justorum lætificat : lucerna autem impiorum extinguetur.

13:9 The light of the just giveth joy: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

13:10 Inter superbos semper jurgia sunt ; qui autem agunt omnia cum consilio, reguntur sapientia.

13:10 Among the proud there are always contentions: but they that do all things with counsel, are ruled by wisdom.

13:11 Substantia festinata minuetur ; quæ autem paulatim colligitur manu, multiplicabitur.

13:11 Substance got in haste shall be diminished: but that which by little and little is gathered with the hand, shall increase.

13:12 Spes quæ differtur affligit animam ; lignum vitæ desiderium veniens.

13:12 Hope that is deferred afflicteth the soul: desire when it cometh, is a tree of life.

13:13 Qui detrahit alicui rei, ipse se in futurum obligat ; qui autem timet præceptum, in pace versabitur. Animæ dolosæ errant in peccatis : justi autem misericordes sunt, et miserantur.

13:13 Whosoever speaketh ill of any thing, bindeth himself for the time to come: but he that feareth the commandment, shall dwell in peace. Deceitful souls go astray in sins: the just are merciful, and shew mercy.

13:14 Lex sapientis fons vitæ, ut declinet a ruina mortis.

13:14 The law of the wise is a fountain of life, that he may decline from the ruin of death.

13:15 Doctrina bona dabit gratiam ; in itinere contemptorum vorago.

13:15 Good instruction shall give grace: in the way of scorners is a deep pit.

13:16 Astutus omnia agit cum consilio ; qui autem fatuus est aperit stultitiam.

13:16 The prudent man doth all things with counsel: but he that is a fool, layeth open his folly.

13:17 Nuntius impii cadet in malum ; legatus autem fidelis, sanitas.

13:17 The messenger of the wicked shall fall into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.

13:18 Egestas et ignominia ei qui deserit disciplinam ; qui autem acquiescit arguenti glorificabitur.

13:18 Poverty and shame to him that refuseth instruction: but he that yieldeth to reproof shall be glorified.

13:19 Desiderium si compleatur delectat animam ; detestantur stulti eos qui fugiunt mala.

13:19 The desire that is accomplished, delighteth the soul: fools hate them that flee from evil things.

13:20 Qui cum sapientibus graditur sapiens erit ; amicus stultorum similis efficietur.

13:20 He that walketh with the wise, shall be wise: a friend of fools shall become like to them.

13:21 Peccatores persequitur malum, et justis retribuentur bona.

13:21 Evil pursueth sinners: and to the just good shall be repaid.

13:22 Bonus reliquit hæredes filios et nepotes, et custoditur justo substantia peccatoris.

13:22 The good man leaveth heirs, sons, and grandsons: and the substance of the sinner is kept for the just.

13:23 Multi cibi in novalibus patrum, et aliis congregantur absque judicio.

13:23 Much food is in the tillage of fathers: but for others it is gathered without judgment.

13:24 Qui parcit virgæ odit filium suum ; qui autem diligit illum instanter erudit.

13:24 He that spareth the rod, hateth his son: but he that loveth him, correcteth him betimes.

13:25 Justus comedit et replet animam suam ; venter autem impiorum insaturabilis.

13:25 The just eateth and filleth his soul: but the belly of the wicked is never to be filled.

Chapter 14

14:1 Sapiens mulier ædificat domum suam ; insipiens exstructam quoque manibus destruet.

14:1 A wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish will pull down with her hands that also which is built.

14:2 Ambulans recto itinere, et timens Deum, despicitur ab eo qui infami graditur via.

14:2 He that walketh in the right way, and feareth God, is despised by him that goeth by an infamous way.

14:3 In ore stulti virga superbiæ ; labia autem sapientium custodiunt eos.

14:3 In the mouth of a fool is the rod of pride: but the lips of the wise preserve them.

14:4 Ubi non sunt boves, præsepe vacuum est ; ubi autem plurimæ segetes, ibi manifesta est fortitudo bovis.

14:4 Where there are no oxen, the crib is empty: but where there is much corn, there the strength of the ox is manifest.

14:5 Testis fidelis non mentitur ; profert autem mendacium dolosus testis.

14:5 A faithful witness will not lie: but a deceitful witness uttereth a lie.

14:6 Quærit derisor sapientiam, et non invenit ; doctrina prudentium facilis.

14:6 A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: the learning of the wise is easy.

14:7 Vade contra virum stultum, et nescit labia prudentiæ.

14:7 Go against a foolish man, and he knoweth not the lips of prudence.

14:8 Sapientia callidi est intelligere viam suam, et imprudentia stultorum errans.

14:8 The wisdom of a discreet man is to understand his way: and the imprudence of fools erreth.

14:9 Stultus illudet peccatum, et inter justos morabitur gratia.

14:9 A fool will laugh at sin, but among the just grace shall abide.

14:10 Cor quod novit amaritudinem animæ suæ, in gaudio ejus non miscebitur extraneus.

14:10 The heart that knoweth the bitterness of his own soul, in his joy the stranger shall not intermeddle.

14:11 Domus impiorum delebitur : tabernacula vero justorum germinabunt.

14:11 The house of the wicked shall be destroyed: but the tabernacles of the just shall flourish.

14:12 Est via quæ videtur homini justa, novissima autem ejus deducunt ad mortem.

14:12 There is a way which seemeth just to a man: but the ends thereof lead to death.

14:13 Risus dolore miscebitur, et extrema gaudii luctus occupat.

14:13 Laughter shall be mingled with sorrow, and mourning taketh hold of the ends of joy.

14:14 Viis suis replebitur stultus, et super eum erit vir bonus.

14:14 A fool shall be filled with his own ways, and the good man shall be above him.

14:15 Innocens credit omni verbo ; astutus considerat gressus suos. Filio doloso nihil erit boni ; servo autem sapienti prosperi erunt actus, et dirigetur via ejus.

14:15 The innocent believeth every word: the discreet man considereth his steps. No good shall come to the deceitful son: but the wise servant shall prosper in his dealings, and his way shall be made straight.

14:16 Sapiens timet, et declinat a malo ; stultus transilit, et confidit.

14:16 A wise man feareth, and declineth from evil: the fool leapeth over, and is confident.

14:17 Impatiens operabitur stultitiam, et vir versutus odiosus est.

14:17 The impatient man shall work folly: and the crafty man is hateful.

14:18 Possidebunt parvuli stultitiam, et exspectabunt astuti scientiam.

14:18 The childish shall possess folly, and the prudent shall look for knowledge.

14:19 Jacebunt mali ante bonos, et impii ante portas justorum.

14:19 The evil shall fall down before the good: and the wicked before the gates of the just.

14:20 Etiam proximo suo pauper odiosus erit : amici vero divitum multi.

14:20 The poor man shall be hateful even to his own neighbour: but the friends of the rich are many.

14:21 Qui despicit proximum suum peccat ; qui autem miseretur pauperis beatus erit. Qui credit in Domino misericordiam diligit.

14:21 He that despiseth his neighbour, sinneth: but he that sheweth mercy to the poor, shall be blessed. He that believeth in the Lord, loveth mercy.

14:22 Errant qui operantur malum ; misericordia et veritas præparant bona.

14:22 They err that work evil: but mercy and truth prepare good things.

14:23 In omni opere erit abundantia ; ubi autem verba sunt plurima, ibi frequenter egestas.

14:23 In much work there shall be abundance: but where there are many words, there is oftentimes want.

14:24 Corona sapientium divitiæ eorum ; fatuitas stultorum imprudentia.

14:24 The crown of the wise, is their riches: the folly of fools, imprudence.

14:25 Liberat animas testis fidelis, et profert mendacia versipellis.

14:25 A faithful witness delivereth souls: and the double dealer uttereth lies.

14:26 In timore Domini fiducia fortitudinis, et filiis ejus erit spes.

14:26 In the fear of the Lord is confidence of strength, and there shall be hope for his children.

14:27 Timor Domini fons vitæ, ut declinent a ruina mortis.

14:27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to decline from the ruin of death.

14:28 In multitudine populi dignitas regis, et in paucitate plebis ignominia principis.

14:28 In the multitude of people is the dignity of the king: and in the small number of the people the dishonour of the prince.

14:29 Qui patiens est multa gubernatur prudentia ; qui autem impatiens est exaltat stultitiam suam.

14:29 He that is patient, is governed with much wisdom: but he that is impatient, exalteth his folly.

14:30 Vita carnium sanitas cordis ; putredo ossium invidia.

14:30 Soundness of heart is the life of the flesh: but envy is the rottenness of the bones.

14:31 Qui calumniatur egentem exprobrat factori ejus ; honorat autem eum qui miseretur pauperis.

14:31 He that oppresseth the poor, upbraideth his maker: but he that hath pity on the poor, honoureth him.

14:32 In malitia sua expelletur impius : sperat autem justus in morte sua.

14:32 The wicked man shall be driven out in his wickedness: but the just hath hope in his death.

14:33 In corde prudentis requiescit sapientia, et indoctos quosque erudiet.

14:33 In the heart of the prudent resteth wisdom, and it shall instruct all the ignorant.

14:34 Justitia elevat gentem ; miseros autem facit populos peccatum.

14:34 Justice exalteth a nation: but sin maketh nations miserable.

14:35 Acceptus est regi minister intelligens ; iracundiam ejus inutilis sustinebit.

14:35 A wise servant is acceptable to the king: he that is good for nothing shall feel his anger.

Chapter 15

15:1 Responsio mollis frangit iram ; sermo durus suscitat furorem.

15:1 A mild answer breaketh wrath: but a harsh word stirreth up fury.

15:2 Lingua sapientium ornat scientiam ; os fatuorum ebullit stultitiam.

15:2 The tongue of the wise adorneth knowledge: but the mouth of fools bubbleth out folly.

15:3 In omni loco, oculi Domini contemplantur bonos et malos.

15:3 The eyes of the Lord in every place behold the good and the evil.

15:4 Lingua placabilis lignum vitæ ; quæ autem immoderata est conteret spiritum.

15:4 A peaceable tongue is a tree of life: but that which is immoderate, shall crush the spirit.

15:5 Stultus irridet disciplinam patris sui ; qui autem custodit increpationes astutior fiet. In abundanti justitia virtus maxima est : cogitationes autem impiorum eradicabuntur.

15:5 A fool laugheth at the instruction of his father: but he that regardeth reproofs shall become prudent. In abundant justice there is the greatest strength: but the devices of the wicked shall be rooted out.

15:6 Domus justi plurima fortitudo, et in fructibus impii conturbatio.

15:6 The house of the just is very much strength: and in the fruits of the wicked is trouble.

15:7 Labia sapientium disseminabunt scientiam ; cor stultorum dissimile erit.

15:7 The lips of the wise shall disperse knowledge: the heart of fools shall be unlike.

15:8 Victimæ impiorum abominabiles Domino ; vota justorum placabilia.

15:8 The victims of the wicked are abominable to the Lord: the vows of the just are acceptable.

15:9 Abominatio est Domino via impii ; qui sequitur justitiam diligitur ab eo.

15:9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: he that followeth justice is beloved by him.

15:10 Doctrina mala deserenti viam vitæ ; qui increpationes odit, morietur.

15:10 Instruction is grievous to him that forsaketh the way of life: he that hateth reproof shall die.

15:11 Infernus et perditio coram Domino ; quanto magis corda filiorum hominum !

15:11 Hell and destruction are before the Lord: how much more the hearts of the children of men?

15:12 Non amat pestilens eum qui se corripit, nec ad sapientes graditur.

15:12 A corrupt man loveth not one that reproveth him: nor will he go to the wise.

15:13 Cor gaudens exhilarat faciem ; in mœrore animi dejicitur spiritus.

15:13 A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by grief of mind the spirit is cast down.

15:14 Cor sapientis quærit doctrinam, et os stultorum pascitur imperitia.

15:14 The heart of the wise seeketh instruction: and the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

15:15 Omnes dies pauperis, mali ; secura mens quasi juge convivium.

15:15 All the days of the poor are evil: a secure mind is like a continual feast.

15:16 Melius est parum cum timore Domini, quam thesauri magni et insatiabiles.

15:16 Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasures without content.

15:17 Melius est vocari ad olera cum caritate, quam ad vitulum saginatum cum odio.

15:17 It is better to be invited to herbs with love, than to a fatted calf with hatred.

15:18 Vir iracundus provocat rixas ; qui patiens est mitigat suscitatas.

15:18 A passionate man stirreth up strifes: he that is patient appeaseth those that are stirred up.

15:19 Iter pigrorum quasi sepes spinarum ; via justorum absque offendiculo.

15:19 The way of the slothful is as a hedge of thorns: the way of the just is without offence.

15:20 Filius sapiens lætificat patrem, et stultus homo despicit matrem suam.

15:20 A wise son maketh a father joyful: but the foolish man despiseth his mother.

15:21 Stultitia gaudium stulto, et vir prudens dirigit gressus suos.

15:21 Folly is joy to the fool: and the wise man maketh straight his steps.

15:22 Dissipantur cogitationes ubi non est consilium ; ubi vero sunt plures consiliarii, confirmantur.

15:22 Designs are brought to nothing where there is no counsel: but where there are many counsellors, they are established.

15:23 Lætatur homo in sententia oris sui, et sermo opportunus est optimus.

15:23 A man rejoiceth in the sentence of his mouth: and a word in due time is best.

15:24 Semita vitæ super eruditum, ut declinet de inferno novissimo.

15:24 The path of life is above for the wise, that he may decline from the lowest hell.

15:25 Domum superborum demolietur Dominus, et firmos faciet terminos viduæ.

15:25 The Lord will destroy the house of the proud: and will strengthen the borders of the widow.

15:26 Abominatio Domini cogitationes malæ, et purus sermo pulcherrimus firmabitur ab eo.

15:26 Evil thoughts are an abomination to the Lord: and pure words most beautiful shall be confirmed by him.

15:27 Conturbat domum suam qui sectatur avaritiam ; qui autem odit munera, vivet. Per misericordiam et fidem purgantur peccata : per timorem autem Domini declinat omnis a malo.

15:27 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house: but he that hateth bribes shall live. By mercy and faith sins are purged away: and by the fear of the Lord every one declineth from evil.

15:28 Mens justi meditatur obedientiam ; os impiorum redundat malis.

15:28 The mind of the just studieth obedience: the mouth of the wicked overfloweth with evils.

15:29 Longe est Dominus ab impiis, et orationes justorum exaudiet.

15:29 The Lord is far from the wicked: and he will hear the prayers of the just.

15:30 Lux oculorum lætificat animam ; fama bona impinguat ossa.

15:30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the soul: a good name maketh the bones fat.

15:31 Auris quæ audit increpationes vitæ in medio sapientium commorabitur.

15:31 The ear that heareth the reproofs of life, shall abide in the midst of the wise.

15:32 Qui abjicit disciplinam despicit animam suam ; qui autem acquiescit increpationibus possessor est cordis.

15:32 He that rejecteth instruction, despiseth his own soul: but he that yieldeth to reproof, possesseth understanding.

15:33 Timor Domini disciplina sapientiæ, et gloriam præcedit humilitas.

15:33 The fear of the Lord is the lesson of wisdom: and humility goeth before glory.

Chapter 16

16:1 Hominis est animam præparare, et Domini gubernare linguam.

16:1 It is the part of man to prepare the soul: and of the Lord to govern the tongue.

16:2 Omnes viæ hominis patent oculis ejus ; spirituum ponderator est Dominus.

16:2 All the ways of a man are open to his eyes: the Lord is the weigher of spirits.

16:3 Revela Domino opera tua, et dirigentur cogitationes tuæ.

16:3 Lay open thy works to the Lord: and thy thoughts shall be directed.

16:4 Universa propter semetipsum operatus est Dominus ; impium quoque ad diem malum.

16:4 The Lord hath made all things for himself: the wicked also for the evil day.

16:5 Abominatio Domini est omnis arrogans ; etiamsi manus ad manum fuerit, non est innocens. Initium viæ bonæ facere justitiam ; accepta est autem apud Deum magis quam immolare hostias.

16:5 Every proud man is an abomination to the Lord: though hand should be joined to hand, he is not innocent. The beginning of a good way is to do justice: and this is more acceptable with God, than to offer sacrifices.

16:6 Misericordia et veritate redimitur iniquitas, et in timore Domini declinatur a malo.

16:6 By mercy and truth iniquity is redeemed; and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil.

16:7 Cum placuerint Domino viæ hominis, inimicos quoque ejus convertet ad pacem.

16:7 When the ways of man shall please the Lord, he will convert even his enemies to peace.

16:8 Melius est parum cum justitia quam multi fructus cum iniquitate.

16:8 Better is a little with justice, than great revenues with iniquity.

16:9 Cor hominis disponit viam suam, sed Domini est dirigere gressus ejus.

16:9 The heart of man disposeth his way: but the Lord must direct his steps.

16:10 Divinatio in labiis regis ; in judicio non errabit os ejus.

16:10 Divination is in the lips of the king, his mouth shall not err in judgment.

16:11 Pondus et statera judicia Domini sunt, et opera ejus omnes lapides sacculi.

16:11 Weight and balance are judgments of the Lord: and his work all the weights of the bag.

16:12 Abominabiles regi qui agunt impie, quoniam justitia firmatur solium.

16:12 They that act wickedly are abominable to the king: for the throne is established by justice.

16:13 Voluntas regum labia justa ; qui recta loquitur diligetur.

16:13 Just lips are the delight of kings: he that speaketh right things shall be loved.

16:14 Indignatio regis nuntii mortis, et vir sapiens placabit eam.

16:14 The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: and the wise man will pacify it.

16:15 In hilaritate vultus regis vita, et clementia ejus quasi imber serotinus.

16:15 In the cheerfulness of the king's countenance is life: and his clemency is like the latter rain.

16:16 Posside sapientiam, quia auro melior est, et acquire prudentiam, quia pretiosior est argento.

16:16 Get wisdom, because it is better than gold: and purchase prudence, for it is more precious than silver.

16:17 Semita justorum declinat mala ; custos animæ suæ servat viam suam.

16:17 The path of the just departeth from evils: he that keepeth his soul keepeth his way.

16:18 Contritionem præcedit superbia, et ante ruinam exaltatur spiritus.

16:18 Pride goeth before destruction: and the spirit is lifted up before a fall.

16:19 Melius est humiliari cum mitibus quam dividere spolia cum superbis.

16:19 It is better to be humbled with the meek, than to divide spoils with the proud.

16:20 Eruditus in verbo reperiet bona, et qui sperat in Domino beatus est.

16:20 The learned in word shall find good things: and he that trusteth in the Lord is blessed.

16:21 Qui sapiens est corde appellabitur prudens, et qui dulcis eloquio majora percipiet.

16:21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and he that is sweet in words, shall attain to greater things.

16:22 Fons vitæ eruditio possidentis ; doctrina stultorum fatuitas.

16:22 Knowledge is a fountain of life to him that possesseth it: the instruction of fools is foolishness.

16:23 Cor sapientis erudiet os ejus, et labiis ejus addet gratiam.

16:23 The heart of the wise shall instruct his mouth: and shall add grace to his lips.

16:24 Favus mellis composita verba ; dulcedo animæ sanitas ossium.

16:24 Well ordered words are as a honeycomb: sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

16:25 Est via quæ videtur homini recta, et novissima ejus ducunt ad mortem.

16:25 There is a way that seemeth to a man right: and the ends thereof lead to death.

16:26 Anima laborantis laborat sibi, quia compulit eum os suum.

16:26 The soul of him that laboureth, laboureth for himself, because his mouth hath obliged him to it.

16:27 Vir impius fodit malum, et in labiis ejus ignis ardescit.

16:27 The wicked man diggeth evil, and in his lips is a burning fire.

16:28 Homo perversus suscitat lites, et verbosus separat principes.

16:28 A perverse man stirreth up quarrels: and one full of words separateth princes.

16:29 Vir iniquus lactat amicum suum, et ducit eum per viam non bonam.

16:29 An unjust man allureth his friend: and leadeth him into a way that is not good.

16:30 Qui attonitis oculis cogitat prava, mordens labia sua perficit malum.

16:30 He that with fixed eyes deviseth wicked things, biting his lips, bringeth evil to pass.

16:31 Corona dignitatis senectus, quæ in viis justitiæ reperietur.

16:31 Old age is a crown of dignity, when it is found in the ways of justice.

16:32 Melior est patiens viro forti, et qui dominatur animo suo expugnatore urbium.

16:32 The patient man is better than the valiant: and he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh cities.

16:33 Sortes mittuntur in sinum, sed a Domino temperantur.

16:33 Lots are cast into the lap, but they are disposed of by the Lord.

Chapter 17

17:1 Melior est buccella sicca cum gaudio quam domus plena victimis cum jurgio.

17:1 Better is a dry morsel with joy, than a house full of victims with strife.

17:2 Servus sapiens dominabitur filiis stultis, et inter fratres hæreditatem dividet.

17:2 A wise servant shall rule over foolish sons, and shall divide the inheritance among the brethren.

17:3 Sicut igne probatur argentum et aurum camino, ita corda probat Dominus.

17:3 As silver is tried by fire, and gold in the furnace: so the Lord trieth the hearts.

17:4 Malus obedit linguæ iniquæ, et fallax obtemperat labiis mendacibus.

17:4 The evil man obeyeth an unjust tongue: and the deceitful hearkeneth to lying lips.

17:5 Qui despicit pauperem exprobrat factori ejus, et qui ruina lætatur alterius non erit impunitus.

17:5 He that despiseth the poor, reproacheth his maker: and he that rejoiceth at another man's ruin, shall not be unpunished.

17:6 Corona senum filii filiorum, et gloria filiorum patres eorum.

17:6 Children's children are the crown of old men: and the glory of children are their fathers.

17:7 Non decent stultum verba composita, nec principem labium mentiens.

17:7 Eloquent words do not become a fool, nor lying lips a prince.

17:8 Gemma gratissima exspectatio præstolantis ; quocumque se vertit, prudenter intelligit.

17:8 The expectation of him that expecteth is a most acceptable jewel: whithersoever he turneth himself, he understandeth wisely.

17:9 Qui celat delictum quærit amicitias ; qui altero sermone repetit, separat fœderatos.

17:9 He that concealeth a transgression, seeketh friendships: he that repeateth it again, separateth friends.

17:10 Plus proficit correptio apud prudentem, quam centum plagæ apud stultum.

17:10 A reproof availeth more with a wise man, than a hundred stripes with a fool.

17:11 Semper jurgia quærit malus : angelus autem crudelis mittetur contra eum.

17:11 An evil man always seeketh quarrels: but a cruel angel shall be sent against him.

17:12 Expedit magis ursæ occurrere raptis fœtibus, quam fatuo confidenti in stultitia sua.

17:12 It is better to meet a bear robbed of her whelps, than a fool trusting in his own folly.

17:13 Qui reddit mala pro bonis, non recedet malum de domo ejus.

17:13 He that rendereth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.

17:14 Qui dimittit aquam caput est jurgiorum, et antequam patiatur contumeliam judicium deserit.

17:14 The beginning of quarrels is as when one letteth out water: and before he suffereth reproach, he forsaketh judgment.

17:15 Qui justificat impium, et qui condemnat justum, abominabilis est uterque apud Deum.

17:15 He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, both are abominable before God.

17:16 Quid prodest stulto habere divitias, cum sapientiam emere non possit ? Qui altum facit domum suam quærit ruinam, et qui evitat discere incidet in mala.

17:16 What doth it avail a fool to have riches, seeing he cannot buy wisdom? He that maketh his house high, seeketh a downfall: and he that refuseth to learn, shall fall into evils.

17:17 Omni tempore diligit qui amicus est, et frater in angustiis comprobatur.

17:17 He that is a friend loveth at all times: and a brother is proved in distress.

17:18 Stultus homo plaudet manibus, cum spoponderit pro amico suo.

17:18 A foolish man will clap hands, when he is surety for his friend.

17:19 Qui meditatur discordias diligit rixas, et qui exaltat ostium quærit ruinam.

17:19 He that studieth discords, loveth quarrels: and he that exalteth his door, seeketh ruin.

17:20 Qui perversi cordis est non inveniet bonum, et qui vertit linguam incidet in malum.

17:20 He that is of a perverse heart, shall not find good: and he that perverteth his tongue, shall fall into evil.

17:21 Natus est stultus in ignominiam suam ; sed nec pater in fatuo lætabitur.

17:21 A fool is born to his own disgrace: and even his father shall not rejoice in a fool.

17:22 Animus gaudens ætatem floridam facit ; spiritus tristis exsiccat ossa.

17:22 A joyful mind maketh age flourishing: a sorrowful spirit drieth up the bones.

17:23 Munera de sinu impius accipit, ut pervertat semitas judicii.

17:23 The wicked man taketh gifts out of the bosom, that he may pervert the paths of judgment.

17:24 In facie prudentis lucet sapientia ; oculi stultorum in finibus terræ.

17:24 Wisdom shineth in the face of the wise: the eyes of fools are in the ends of the earth.

17:25 Ira patris filius stultus, et dolor matris quæ genuit eum.

17:25 A foolish son is the anger of the father: and the sorrow of the mother that bore him.

17:26 Non est bonum damnum inferre justo, nec percutere principem qui recta judicat.

17:26 It is no good thing to do hurt to the just: nor to strike the prince, who judgeth right.

17:27 Qui moderatur sermones suos doctus et prudens est, et pretiosi spiritus vir eruditus.

17:27 He that setteth bounds to his words, is knowing and wise: and the man of understanding is of a precious spirit.

17:28 Stultus quoque, si tacuerit, sapiens reputabitur, et si compresserit labia sua, intelligens.

17:28 Even a fool, if he will hold his peace, shall be counted wise: and if he close his lips, a man of understanding.

Chapter 18

18:1 Occasiones quærit qui vult recedere ab amico : omni tempore erit exprobrabilis.

18:1 He that hath a mind to depart from a friend, seeketh occasions: he shall ever be subject to reproach.

18:2 Non recipit stultus verba prudentiæ, nisi ea dixeris quæ versantur in corde ejus.

18:2 A fool receiveth not the words of prudence: unless thou say those things which are in his heart.

18:3 Impius, cum in profundum venerit peccatorum, contemnit ; sed sequitur eum ignominia et opprobrium.

18:3 The wicked man, when he is come into the depths of sins, contemneth: but ignominy and reproach follow him.

18:4 Aqua profunda verba ex ore viri, et torrens redundans fons sapientiæ.

18:4 Words from the mouth of a man are as deep water: and the fountain of wisdom is an overflowing stream.

18:5 Accipere personam impii non est bonum, ut declines a veritate judicii.

18:5 It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to decline from the truth of judgment.

18:6 Labia stulti miscent se rixis, et os ejus jurgia provocat.

18:6 The lips of a fool intermeddle with strife: and his mouth provoketh quarrels.

18:7 Os stulti contritio ejus, et labia ipsius ruina animæ ejus.

18:7 The mouth of a fool is his destruction: and his lips are the ruin of his soul.

18:8 Verba bilinguis quasi simplicia, et ipsa perveniunt usque ad interiora ventris. Pigrum dejicit timor ; animæ autem effeminatorum esurient.

18:8 The words of the double tongued are as if they were harmless: and they reach even to the inner parts of the bowels. Fear casteth down the slothful: and the souls of the effeminate shall be hungry.

18:9 Qui mollis et dissolutus est in opere suo frater est sua opera dissipantis.

18:9 He that is loose and slack in his work, is the brother of him that wasteth his own works.

18:10 Turris fortissima nomen Domini ; ad ipsum currit justus, et exaltabitur.

18:10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the just runneth to it, and shall be exalted.

18:11 Substantia divitis urbs roboris ejus, et quasi murus validus circumdans eum.

18:11 The substance of the rich man is the city of his strength, and as a strong wall compassing him about.

18:12 Antequam conteratur, exaltatur cor hominis, et antequam glorificetur, humiliatur.

18:12 Before destruction, the heart of a man is exalted: and before he be glorified, it is humbled.

18:13 Qui prius respondet quam audiat, stultum se esse demonstrat, et confusione dignum.

18:13 He that answereth before he heareth, sheweth himself to be a fool, and worthy of confusion.

18:14 Spiritus viri sustentat imbecillitatem suam ; spiritum vero ad irascendum facilem quis poterit sustinere ?

18:14 The spirit of a man upholdeth his infirmity: but a spirit that is easily angered, who can bear?

18:15 Cor prudens possidebit scientiam, et auris sapientium quærit doctrinam.

18:15 A wise heart shall acquire knowledge: and the ear of the wise seeketh instruction.

18:16 Donum hominis dilatat viam ejus, et ante principes spatium ei facit.

18:16 A man's gift enlargeth his way, and maketh him room before princes.

18:17 Justus prior est accusator sui : venit amicus ejus, et investigabit eum.

18:17 The just is first accuser of himself: his friend cometh, and shall search him.

18:18 Contradictiones comprimit sors, et inter potentes quoque dijudicat.

18:18 The lot suppresseth contentions, and determineth even between the mighty.

18:19 Frater qui adjuvatur a fratre quasi civitas firma, et judicia quasi vectes urbium.

18:19 A brother that is helped by his brother, is like a strong city: and judgments are like the bars of cities.

18:20 De fructu oris viri replebitur venter ejus, et genimina labiorum ipsius saturabunt eum.

18:20 Of the fruit of a man's mouth shall his belly be satisfied: and the offspring of his lips shall fill him.

18:21 Mors et vita in manu linguæ ; qui diligunt eam comedent fructus ejus.

18:21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue: they that love it, shall eat the fruits thereof.

18:22 Qui invenit mulierem bonam invenit bonum, et hauriet jucunditatem a Domino. Qui expellit mulierem bonam expellit bonum ; qui autem tenet adulteram stultus est et impius.

18:22 He that hath found a good wife, hath found a good thing, and shall receive a pleasure from the Lord. He that driveth away a good wife, driveth away a good thing: but he that keepeth an adulteress, is foolish and wicked.

18:23 Cum obsecrationibus loquetur pauper, et dives effabitur rigide.

18:23 The poor will speak with supplications, and the rich will speak roughly.

18:24 Vir amabilis ad societatem magis amicus erit quam frater.

18:24 A man amiable in society, shall be more friendly than a brother.

Chapter 19

19:1 Melior est pauper qui ambulat in simplicitate sua quam dives torquens labia sua, et insipiens.

19:1 Better is the poor man, that walketh in his simplicity, than a rich man that is perverse in his lips and unwise.

19:2 Ubi non est scientia animæ, non est bonum, et qui festinus est pedibus offendet.

19:2 Where there is no knowledge of the soul, there is no good: and he that is hasty with his feet shall stumble.

19:3 Stultitia hominis supplantat gressus ejus, et contra Deum fervet animo suo.

19:3 The folly of a man supplanteth his steps: and he fretteth in his mind against God.

19:4 Divitiæ addunt amicos plurimos ; a paupere autem et hi quos habuit separantur.

19:4 Riches make many friends: but from the poor man, even they whom he had, depart.

19:5 Testis falsus non erit impunitus, et qui mendacia loquitur non effugiet.

19:5 A false witness shall not be unpunished: and he that speaketh lies, shall not escape.

19:6 Multi colunt personam potentis, et amici sunt dona tribuentis.

19:6 Many honour the person of him that is mighty, and are friends of him that giveth gifts.

19:7 Fratres hominis pauperis oderunt eum ; insuper et amici procul recesserunt ab eo. Qui tantum verba sectatur nihil habebit ;

19:7 The brethren of the poor man hate him: moreover also his friends have departed far from him. He that followeth after words only, shall have nothing.

19:8 qui autem possessor est mentis diligit animam suam, et custos prudentiæ inveniet bona.

19:8 But he that possesseth a mind, loveth his own soul, and he that keepeth prudence, shall find good things.

19:9 Falsus testis non erit impunitus, et qui loquitur mendacia peribit.

19:9 A false witness shall not be unpunished: and he that speaketh lies, shall perish.

19:10 Non decent stultum deliciæ, nec servum dominari principibus.

19:10 Delicacies are not seemly for a fool: nor for a servant to have rule over princes.

19:11 Doctrina viri per patientiam noscitur, et gloria ejus est iniqua prætergredi.

19:11 The learning of a man is known by patience: and his glory is to pass over wrongs.

19:12 Sicut fremitus leonis, ita et regis ira, et sicut ros super herbam, ita et hilaritas ejus.

19:12 As the roaring of a lion, so also is the anger of a king: and his cheerfulness as the dew upon the grass.

19:13 Dolor patris filius stultus, et tecta jugiter perstillantia litigiosa mulier.

19:13 A foolish son is the grief of his father: and a wrangling wife is like a roof continually dropping through.

19:14 Domus et divitiæ dantur a parentibus ; a Domino autem proprie uxor prudens.

19:14 House and riches are given by parents: but a prudent wife is properly from the Lord.

19:15 Pigredo immittit soporem, et anima dissoluta esuriet.

19:15 Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep, and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.

19:16 Qui custodit mandatum custodit animam suam ; qui autem negligit viam suam mortificabitur.

19:16 He that keepeth the commandment, keepeth his own soul: but he that neglecteth his own way, shall die.

19:17 Fœneratur Domino qui miseretur pauperis, et vicissitudinem suam reddet ei.

19:17 He that hath mercy on the poor, lendeth to the Lord: and he will repay him.

19:18 Erudi filium tuum ; ne desperes : ad interfectionem autem ejus ne ponas animam tuam.

19:18 Chastise thy son, despair not: but to the killing of him set not thy soul.

19:19 Qui impatiens est sustinebit damnum, et cum rapuerit, aliud apponet.

19:19 He that is impatient, shall suffer damage: and when he shall take away, he shall add another thing.

19:20 Audi consilium, et suscipe disciplinam, ut sis sapiens in novissimis tuis.

19:20 Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayst be wise in thy latter end.

19:21 Multæ cogitationes in corde viri ; voluntas autem Domini permanebit.

19:21 There are many thoughts in the heart of a man: but the will of the Lord shall stand firm.

19:22 Homo indigens misericors est, et melior est pauper quam vir mendax.

19:22 A needy man is merciful: and better is the poor than the lying man.

19:23 Timor Domini ad vitam, et in plenitudine commorabitur absque visitatione pessima.

19:23 The fear of the Lord is unto life: and he shall abide in the fulness without being visited with evil.

19:24 Abscondit piger manum suam sub ascella, nec ad os suum applicat eam.

19:24 The slothful hideth his hand under his armpit, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth.

19:25 Pestilente flagellato stultus sapientior erit ; si autem corripueris sapientem, intelliget disciplinam.

19:25 The wicked man being scourged, the fool shall be wiser: but if thou rebuke a wise man, he will understand discipline.

19:26 Qui affligit patrem, et fugat matrem, ignominiosus est et infelix.

19:26 He that afflicteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is infamous and unhappy.

19:27 Non cesses, fili, audire doctrinam, nec ignores sermones scientiæ.

19:27 Cease not, O my son, to hear instruction, and be not ignorant of the words of knowledge.

19:28 Testis iniquus deridet judicium, et os impiorum devorat iniquitatem.

19:28 An unjust witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.

19:29 Parata sunt derisoribus judicia, et mallei percutientes stultorum corporibus.

19:29 Judgments are prepared for scorners: and striking hammers for the bodies of fools.

Chapter 20

20:1 Luxuriosa res vinum, et tumultuosa ebrietas : quicumque his delectatur non erit sapiens.

20:1 Wine is a luxurious thing, and drunkenness riotous: whosoever is delighted therewith, shall not be wise.

20:2 Sicut rugitus leonis, ita et terror regis : qui provocat eum peccat in animam suam.

20:2 As the roaring of a lion, so also is the dread of a king: he that provoketh him, sinneth against his own soul.

20:3 Honor est homini qui separat se a contentionibus ; omnes autem stulti miscentur contumeliis.

20:3 It is an honour for a man to separate himself from quarrels: but all fools are meddling with reproaches.

20:4 Propter frigus piger arare noluit ; mendicabit ergo æstate, et non dabitur illi.

20:4 Because of the cold the sluggard would not plough: he shall beg therefore in the summer, and it shall not be given him.

20:5 Sicut aqua profunda, sic consilium in corde viri ; sed homo sapiens exhauriet illud.

20:5 Counsel in the heart of a man is like deep water: but a wise man will draw it out.

20:6 Multi homines misericordes vocantur ; virum autem fidelem quis inveniet ?

20:6 Many men are called merciful: but who shall find a faithful man?

20:7 Justus qui ambulat in simplicitate sua beatos post se filios derelinquet.

20:7 The just that walketh in his simplicity, shall leave behind him blessed children.

20:8 Rex qui sedet in solio judicii dissipat omne malum intuitu suo.

20:8 The king, that sitteth on the throne of judgment, scattereth away all evil with his look.

20:9 Quis potest dicere : Mundum est cor meum ; purus sum a peccato ?

20:9 Who can say: My heart is clean, I am pure from sin?

20:10 Pondus et pondus, mensura et mensura : utrumque abominabile est apud Deum.

20:10 Diverse weights and diverse measures, both are abominable before God.

20:11 Ex studiis suis intelligitur puer, si munda et recta sint opera ejus.

20:11 By his inclinations a child is known, if his works be clean and right.

20:12 Aurem audientem, et oculum videntem : Dominus fecit utrumque.

20:12 The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the Lord hath made them both.

20:13 Noli diligere somnum, ne te egestas opprimat : aperi oculos tuos, et saturare panibus.

20:13 Love not sleep, lest poverty oppress thee: open thy eyes, and be filled with bread.

20:14 Malum est, malum est, dicit omnis emptor ; et cum recesserit, tunc gloriabitur.

20:14 It is naught, it is naught, saith every buyer: and when he is gone away, then he will boast.

20:15 Est aurum et multitudo gemmarum, et vas pretiosum labia scientiæ.

20:15 There is gold and a multitude of jewels: but the lips of knowledge are a precious vessel.

20:16 Tolle vestimentum ejus qui fidejussor extitit alieni, et pro extraneis aufer pignus ab eo.

20:16 Take away the garment of him that is surety for a stranger, and take a pledge from him for strangers.

20:17 Suavis est homini panis mendacii, et postea implebitur os ejus calculo.

20:17 The bread of lying is sweet to a man: but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.

20:18 Cogitationes consiliis roborantur, et gubernaculis tractanda sunt bella.

20:18 Designs are strengthened by counsels: and wars are to be managed by governments.

20:19 Ei qui revelat mysteria, et ambulat fraudulenter, et dilatat labia sua, ne commiscearis.

20:19 Meddle not with him that revealeth secrets, and walketh deceitfully, and openeth wide his lips.

20:20 Qui maledicit patri suo et matri, extinguetur lucerna ejus in mediis tenebris :

20:20 He that curseth his father, and mother, his lamp shall be put out in the midst of darkness.

20:21 hæreditas ad quam festinatur in principio, in novissimo benedictione carebit.

20:21 The inheritance gotten hastily in the beginning, in the end shall be without a blessing.

20:22 Ne dicas : Reddam malum : exspecta Dominum, et liberabit te.

20:22 Say not: I will return evil: wait for the Lord, and he will deliver thee.

20:23 Abominatio est apud Dominum pondus et pondus ; statera dolosa non est bona.

20:23 Diverse weights are an abomination before the Lord: a deceitful balance is not good.

20:24 A Domino diriguntur gressus viri : quis autem hominum intelligere potest viam suam ?

20:24 The steps of men are guided by the Lord: but who is the man that can understand his own way?

20:25 Ruina est homini devorare sanctos, et post vota retractare.

20:25 It is ruin to a man to devour holy ones, and after vows to retract.

20:26 Dissipat impios rex sapiens, et incurvat super eos fornicem.

20:26 A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth over them the wheel.

20:27 Lucerna Domini spiraculum hominis, quæ investigat omnia secreta ventris.

20:27 The spirit of a man is the lamp of the Lord, which searcheth all the hidden things of the bowels.

20:28 Misericordia et veritas custodiunt regem, et roboratur clementia thronus ejus.

20:28 Mercy and truth preserve the king, and his throne is strengthened by clemency.

20:29 Exsultatio juvenum fortitudo eorum, et dignitas senum canities.

20:29 The joy of young men is their strength: and the dignity of old men, their grey hairs.

20:30 Livor vulneris absterget mala, et plagæ in secretioribus ventris.

20:30 The blueness of a wound shall wipe away evils: and stripes in the more inward parts of the belly.

Chapter 21

21:1 Sicut divisiones aquarum, ita cor regis in manu Domini : quocumque voluerit, inclinabit illud.

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

21:2 Omnis via viri recta sibi videtur : appendit autem corda Dominus.

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

21:3 Facere misericordiam et judicium magis placet Domino quam victimæ.

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

21:4 Exaltatio oculorum est dilatatio cordis ; lucerna impiorum peccatum.

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

21:5 Cogitationes robusti semper in abundantia ; omnis autem piger semper in egestate est.

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

21:6 Qui congregat thesauros lingua mendacii vanus et excors est, et impingetur ad laqueos mortis.

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

21:7 Rapinæ impiorum detrahent eos, quia noluerunt facere judicium.

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

21:8 Perversa via viri aliena est ; qui autem mundus est, rectum opus ejus.

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

21:9 Melius est sedere in angulo domatis, quam cum muliere litigiosa, et in domo communi.

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

21:10 Anima impii desiderat malum : non miserebitur proximo suo.

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

21:11 Mulctato pestilente, sapientior erit parvulus, et si sectetur sapientem, sumet scientiam.

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

21:12 Excogitat justus de domo impii, ut detrahat impios a malo.

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

21:13 Qui obturat aurem suam ad clamorem pauperis, et ipse clamabit, et non exaudietur.

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

21:14 Munus absconditum extinguit iras, et donum in sinu indignationem maximam.

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

21:15 Gaudium justo est facere judicium, et pavor operantibus iniquitatem.

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

21:16 Vir qui erraverit a via doctrinæ in cœtu gigantum commorabitur.

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

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

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

21:18 Pro justo datur impius, et pro rectis iniquus.

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

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

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

21:20 Thesaurus desiderabilis, et oleum in habitaculo justi : et imprudens homo dissipabit illud.

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

21:21 Qui sequitur justitiam et misericordiam inveniet vitam, justitiam, et gloriam.

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

21:22 Civitatem fortium ascendit sapiens, et destruxit robur fiduciæ ejus.

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

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

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

21:24 Superbus et arrogans vocatur indoctus, qui in ira operatur superbiam.

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

21:25 Desideria occidunt pigrum : noluerunt enim quidquam manus ejus operari.

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

21:26 Tota die concupiscit et desiderat ; qui autem justus est, tribuet, et non cessabit.

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

21:27 Hostiæ impiorum abominabiles, quia offeruntur ex scelere.

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

21:28 Testis mendax peribit ; vir obediens loquetur victoriam.

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

21:29 Vir impius procaciter obfirmat vultum suum ; qui autem rectus est corrigit viam suam.

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

21:30 Non est sapientia, non est prudentia, non est consilium contra Dominum.

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

21:31 Equus paratur ad diem belli ; Dominus autem salutem tribuit.

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

Chapter 22

22:1 Melius est nomen bonum quam divitiæ multæ ; super argentum et aurum gratia bona.

22:1 A good name is better than great riches: and good favour is above silver and gold.

22:2 Dives et pauper obviaverunt sibi : utriusque operator est Dominus.

22:2 The rich and poor have met one another: the Lord is the maker of them both.

22:3 Callidus vidit malum, et abscondit se ; innocens pertransiit, et afflictus est damno.

22:3 The prudent man saw the evil, and hid himself: the simple passed on, and suffered loss.

22:4 Finis modestiæ timor Domini, divitiæ, et gloria, et vita.

22:4 The fruit of humility is the fear of the Lord, riches and glory and life.

22:5 Arma et gladii in via perversi ; custos autem animæ suæ longe recedit ab eis.

22:5 Arms and swords are in the way of the perverse: but he that keepeth his own soul, departeth far from them.

22:6 Proverbium est : adolescens juxta viam suam ; etiam cum senuerit, non recedet ab ea.

22:6 It is a proverb: A young man according to his way, even when he is old, he will not depart from it.

22:7 Dives pauperibus imperat, et qui accipit mutuum servus est fœnerantis.

22:7 The rich ruleth over the poor: and the borrower is servant to him that lendeth.

22:8 Qui seminat iniquitatem metet mala, et virga iræ suæ consummabitur.

22:8 He that soweth iniquity, shall reap evils, and with the rod of his anger he shall be consumed.

22:9 Qui pronus est ad misericordiam benedicetur : de panibus enim suis dedit pauperi. Victoriam et honorem acquiret qui dat munera ; animam autem aufert accipientium.

22:9 He that is inclined to mercy, shall be blessed: for of his bread he hath given to the poor. He that maketh presents, shall purchase victory and honour: but he carrieth away the souls of the receivers.

22:10 Ejice derisorem, et exibit cum eo jurgium, cessabuntque causæ et contumeliæ.

22:10 Cast out the scoffer, and contention shall go out with him, and quarrels and reproaches shall cease.

22:11 Qui diligit cordis munditiam, propter gratiam labiorum suorum habebit amicum regem.

22:11 He that loveth cleanness of heart, for the grace of his lips shall have the king for his friend.

22:12 Oculi Domini custodiunt scientiam, et supplantantur verba iniqui.

22:12 The eyes of the Lord preserve knowledge: and the words of the unjust are overthrown.

22:13 Dicit piger : Leo est foris ; in medio platearum occidendus sum.

22:13 The slothful man saith: There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the midst of the streets.

22:14 Fovea profunda os alienæ : cui iratus est Dominus, incidet in eam.

22:14 The mouth of a strange woman is a deep pit: he whom the Lord is angry with, shall fall into it.

22:15 Stultitia colligata est in corde pueri, et virga disciplinæ fugabit eam.

22:15 Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, and the rod of correction shall drive it away.

22:16 Qui calumniatur pauperem ut augeat divitias suas, dabit ipse ditiori, et egebit.

22:16 He that oppresseth the poor, to increase his own riches, shall himself give to one that is richer, and shall be in need.

22:17 Inclina aurem tuam, et audi verba sapientium : appone autem cor ad doctrinam meam,

22:17 Incline thy ear, and hear the words of the wise: and apply thy heart to my doctrine:

22:18 quæ pulchra erit tibi cum servaveris eam in ventre tuo, et redundabit in labiis tuis :

22:18 Which shall be beautiful for thee, if thou keep it in thy bowels, and it shall flow in thy lips:

22:19 ut sit in Domino fiducia tua, unde et ostendi eam tibi hodie.

22:19 That thy trust may be in the Lord, wherefore I have also shewn it to thee this day.

22:20 Ecce descripsi eam tibi tripliciter, in cogitationibus et scientia :

22:20 Behold I have described it to thee three manner of ways, in thoughts and knowledge:

22:21 ut ostenderem tibi firmitatem et eloquia veritatis, respondere ex his illis qui miserunt te.

22:21 That I might shew thee the certainty, and the words of truth, to answer out of these to them that sent thee.

22:22 Non facias violentiam pauperi quia pauper est, neque conteras egenum in porta :

22:22 Do no violence to the poor, because he is poor: and do not oppress the needy in the gate:

22:23 quia judicabit Dominus causam ejus, et configet eos qui confixerunt animam ejus.

22:23 Because the Lord will judge his cause: and will afflict them that have afflicted his soul.

22:24 Noli esse amicus homini iracundo, neque ambules cum viro furioso :

22:24 Be not a friend to an angry man, and do not walk with a furious man:

22:25 ne forte discas semitas ejus, et sumas scandalum animæ tuæ.

22:25 Lest perhaps thou learn his ways, and take scandal to thy soul.

22:26 Noli esse cum his qui defigunt manus suas, et qui vades se offerunt pro debitis :

22:26 Be not with them that fasten down their hands, and that offer themselves sureties for debts:

22:27 si enim non habes unde restituas, quid causæ est ut tollat operimentum de cubili tuo ?

22:27 For if thou have not wherewith to restore, what cause is there that he should take the covering from thy bed?

22:28 Ne transgrediaris terminos antiquos, quos posuerunt patres tui.

22:28 Pass not beyond the ancient bounds which thy fathers have set.

22:29 Vidisti virum velocem in opere suo ? coram regibus stabit, nec erit ante ignobiles.

22:29 Hast thou seen a man swift in his work? he shall stand before kings, and shall not be before those that are obscure.

Chapter 23

23:1 Quando sederis ut comedas cum principe, diligenter attende quæ apposita sunt ante faciem tuam.

23:1 When thou shalt sit to eat with a prince, consider diligently what is set before thy face:

23:2 Et statue cultrum in gutture tuo : si tamen habes in potestate animam tuam.

23:2 And put a knife to thy throat, if it be so that thou have thy soul in thy own power.

23:3 Ne desideres de cibis ejus, in quo est panis mendacii.

23:3 Be not desirous of his meats, in which is the bread of deceit.

23:4 Noli laborare ut diteris, sed prudentiæ tuæ pone modum.

23:4 Labour not to be rich: but set bounds to thy prudence.

23:5 Ne erigas oculos tuos ad opes quas non potes habere, quia facient sibi pennas quasi aquilæ, et volabunt in cælum.

23:5 Lift not up thy eyes to riches which thou canst not have: because they shall make themselves wings like those of an eagle, and shall fly towards heaven.

23:6 Ne comedas cum homine invido, et ne desideres cibos ejus :

23:6 Eat not with an envious man, and desire not his meats:

23:7 quoniam in similitudinem arioli et conjectoris æstimat quod ignorat. Comede et bibe, dicet tibi ; et mens ejus non est tecum.

23:7 Because, like a soothsayer, and diviner, he thinketh that which he knoweth not. Eat and drink, will he say to thee: and his mind is not with thee.

23:8 Cibos quos comederas evomes, et perdes pulchros sermones tuos.

23:8 The meats which thou hadst eaten, thou shalt vomit up: and shalt loose thy beautiful words.

23:9 In auribus insipientium ne loquaris, qui despicient doctrinam eloquii tui.

23:9 Speak not in the ears of fools: because they will despise the instruction of thy speech.

23:10 Ne attingas parvulorum terminos, et agrum pupillorum ne introëas :

23:10 Touch not the bounds of little ones: and enter not into the field of the fatherless:

23:11 propinquus enim illorum fortis est, et ipse judicabit contra te causam illorum.

23:11 For their near kinsman is strong: and he will judge their cause against thee.

23:12 Ingrediatur ad doctrinam cor tuum, et aures tuæ ad verba scientiæ.

23:12 Let thy heart apply itself to instruction and thy ears to words of knowledge.

23:13 Noli subtrahere a puero disciplinam : si enim percusseris eum virga, non morietur.

23:13 Withhold not correction from a child: for if thou strike him with the rod, he shall not die.

23:14 Tu virga percuties eum, et animam ejus de inferno liberabis.

23:14 Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and deliver his soul from hell.

23:15 Fili mi, si sapiens fuerit animus tuus, gaudebit tecum cor meum :

23:15 My son, if thy mind be wise, my heart shall rejoice with thee:

23:16 et exsultabunt renes mei, cum locuta fuerint rectum labia tua.

23:16 And my reins shall rejoice, when thy lips shall speak what is right.

23:17 Non æmuletur cor tuum peccatores, sed in timore Domini esto tota die :

23:17 Let not thy heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the Lord all the day long:

23:18 quia habebis spem in novissimo, et præstolatio tua non auferetur.

23:18 Because thou shalt have hope in the latter end, and thy expectation shall not be taken away.

23:19 Audi, fili mi, et esto sapiens, et dirige in via animum tuum.

23:19 Hear thou, my son, and be wise: and guide thy mind in the way.

23:20 Noli esse in conviviis potatorum, nec in comessationibus eorum qui carnes ad vescendum conferunt :

23:20 Be not in the feasts of great drinkers, nor in their revellings, who contribute flesh to eat:

23:21 quia vacantes potibus et dantes symbola consumentur, et vestietur pannis dormitatio.

23:21 Because they that give themselves to drinking, and that club together, shall be consumed: and drowsiness shall be clothed with rags.

23:22 Audi patrem tuum, qui genuit te, et ne contemnas cum senuerit mater tua.

23:22 Hearken to thy father, that begot thee: and despise not thy mother when she is old.

23:23 Veritatem eme, et noli vendere sapientiam, et doctrinam, et intelligentiam.

23:23 Buy truth, and do not sell wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.

23:24 Exsultat gaudio pater justi ; qui sapientem genuit, lætabitur in eo.

23:24 The father of the just rejoiceth greatly: he that hath begotten a wise son, shall have joy in him.

23:25 Gaudeat pater tuus et mater tua, et exsultet quæ genuit te.

23:25 Let thy father and thy mother be joyful, and let her rejoice that bore thee.

23:26 Præbe, fili mi, cor tuum mihi, et oculi tui vias meas custodiant.

23:26 My son, give me thy heart: and let thy eyes keep my ways.

23:27 Fovea enim profunda est meretrix, et puteus angustus aliena.

23:27 For a harlot is a deep ditch: and a strange woman is a narrow pit.

23:28 Insidiatur in via quasi latro, et quos incautos viderit, interficiet.

23:28 She lieth in wait in the way as a robber, and him whom she shall see unwary, she will kill.

23:29 Cui væ ? cujus patri væ ? cui rixæ ? cui foveæ ? cui sine causa vulnera ? cui suffusio oculorum ?

23:29 Who hath woe? whose father hath woe? who hath contentions? who falls into pits? who hath wounds without cause? who hath redness of eyes?

23:30 nonne his qui commorantur in vino, et student calicibus epotandis ?

23:30 Surely they that pass their time in wine, and study to drink off their cups.

23:31 Ne intuearis vinum quando flavescit, cum splenduerit in vitro color ejus : ingreditur blande,

23:31 Look not upon the wine when it is yellow, when the colour thereof shineth in the glass: it goeth in pleasantly,

23:32 sed in novissimo mordebit ut coluber, et sicut regulus venena diffundet.

23:32 But in the end, it will bite like a snake, and will spread abroad poison like a basilisk.

23:33 Oculi tui videbunt extraneas, et cor tuum loquetur perversa.

23:33 Thy eyes shall behold strange women, and thy heart shall utter perverse things.

23:34 Et eris sicut dormiens in medio mari, et quasi sopitus gubernator, amisso clavo.

23:34 And thou shalt be as one sleeping in the midst of the sea, and as a pilot fast asleep when the stern is lost.

23:35 Et dices : Verberaverunt me, sed non dolui ; traxerunt me, et ego non sensi. Quando evigilabo, et rursus vina reperiam ?

23:35 And thou shalt say: They have beaten me, but I was not sensible of pain: they drew me, and I felt not: when shall I awake and find wine again?

Chapter 24

24:1 Ne æmuleris viros malos, nec desideres esse cum eis :

24:1 Seek not to be like evil men, neither desire to be with them:

24:2 quia rapinas meditatur mens eorum, et fraudes labia eorum loquuntur.

24:2 Because their mind studieth robberies, and their lips speak deceits.

24:3 Sapientia ædificabitur domus, et prudentia roborabitur.

24:3 By wisdom the house shall be built, and by prudence it shall be strengthened.

24:4 In doctrina replebuntur cellaria, universa substantia pretiosa et pulcherrima.

24:4 By instruction the storerooms shall be filled with all precious and most beautiful wealth.

24:5 Vir sapiens fortis est, et vir doctus robustus et validus :

24:5 A wise man is strong: and a knowing man, stout and valiant.

24:6 quia cum dispositione initur bellum, et erit salus ubi multa consilia sunt.

24:6 Because war is managed by due ordering: and there shall be safety where there are many counsels.

24:7 Excelsa stulto sapientia ; in porta non aperiet os suum.

24:7 Wisdom is too high for a fool; in the gate he shall not open his mouth.

24:8 Qui cogitat mala facere stultus vocabitur :

24:8 He that deviseth to do evils, shall be called a fool.

24:9 cogitatio stulti peccatum est, et abominatio hominum detractor.

24:9 The thought of a fool is sin: and the detractor is the abomination of men.

24:10 Si desperaveris lassus in die angustiæ, imminuetur fortitudo tua.

24:10 If thou lose hope, being weary in the day of distress, thy strength shall be diminished.

24:11 Erue eos qui ducuntur ad mortem, et qui trahuntur ad interitum, liberare ne cesses.

24:11 Deliver them that are led to death: and those that are drawn to death, forbear not to deliver.

24:12 Si dixeris : Vires non suppetunt ; qui inspector est cordis ipse intelligit : et servatorem animæ tuæ nihil fallit, reddetque homini juxta opera sua.

24:12 If thou say: I have not strength enough: he that seeth into the heart, he understandeth, and nothing deceiveth the keeper of thy soul, and he shall render to a man according to his works.

24:13 Comede, fili mi, mel, quia bonum est, et favum dulcissimum gutturi tuo.

24:13 Eat honey, my son, because it is good, and the honeycomb most sweet to thy throat.

24:14 Sic et doctrina sapientiæ animæ tuæ : quam cum inveneris, habebis in novissimis spem, et spes tua non peribit.

24:14 So also is the doctrine of wisdom to thy soul: which when thou hast found, thou shalt have hope in the end, and thy hope shall not perish.

24:15 Ne insidieris, et quæras impietatem in domo justi, neque vastes requiem ejus.

24:15 Lie not in wait, nor seek after wickedness in the house of the just, nor spoil his rest.

24:16 Septies enim cadet justus, et resurget : impii autem corruent in malum.

24:16 For a just man shall fall seven times, and shall rise again: but the wicked shall fall down into evil.

24:17 Cum ceciderit inimicus tuus ne gaudeas, et in ruina ejus ne exsultet cor tuum :

24:17 When thy enemy shall fall, be not glad, and in his ruin let not thy heart rejoice:

24:18 ne forte videat Dominus, et displiceat ei, et auferat ab eo iram suam.

24:18 Lest the Lord see, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him.

24:19 Ne contendas cum pessimis, nec æmuleris impios :

24:19 Contend not with the wicked, nor seek to be like the ungodly.

24:20 quoniam non habent futurorum spem mali, et lucerna impiorum extinguetur.

24:20 For evil men have no hope of things to come, and the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

24:21 Time Dominum, fili mi, et regem, et cum detractoribus non commiscearis :

24:21 My son, fear the Lord, and the king: and have nothing to do with detractors.

24:22 quoniam repente consurget perditio eorum, et ruinam utriusque quis novit ?

24:22 For their destruction shall rise suddenly: and who knoweth the ruin of both?

24:23 Hæc quoque sapientibus. Cognoscere personam in judicio non est bonum.

24:23 These things also to the wise: It is not good to have respect to persons in judgment.

24:24 Qui dicunt impio : Justus es : maledicent eis populi, et detestabuntur eos tribus.

24:24 They that say to the wicked man: Thou art just: shall be cursed by the people, and the tribes shall abhor them.

24:25 Qui arguunt eum laudabuntur, et super ipsos veniet benedictio.

24:25 They that rebuke him shall be praised: and a blessing shall come upon them.

24:26 Labia deosculabitur qui recta verba respondet.

24:26 He shall kiss the lips, who answereth right words.

24:27 Præpara foris opus tuum, et diligenter exerce agrum tuum, ut postea ædifices domum tuam.

24:27 Prepare thy work without, and diligently till thy ground: that afterward thou mayst build thy house.

24:28 Ne sis testis frustra contra proximum tuum, nec lactes quemquam labiis tuis.

24:28 Be not witness without cause against thy neighbour: and deceive not any man with thy lips.

24:29 Ne dicas : Quomodo fecit mihi, sic faciam ei ; reddam unicuique secundum opus suum.

24:29 Say not: I will do to him as he hath done to me: I will render to every one according to his work.

24:30 Per agrum hominis pigri transivi, et per vineam viri stulti :

24:30 I passed by the field of the slothful man, and by the vineyard of the foolish man:

24:31 et ecce totum repleverant urticæ, et operuerant superficiem ejus spinæ, et maceria lapidum destructa erat.

24:31 And behold it was all filled with nettles, and thorns had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall was broken down.

24:32 Quod cum vidissem, posui in corde meo, et exemplo didici disciplinam.

24:32 Which when I had seen, I laid it up in my heart, and by the example I received instruction.

24:33 Parum, inquam, dormies, modicum dormitabis ; pauxillum manus conseres ut quiescas :

24:33 Thou wilt sleep a little, said I, thou wilt slumber a little, thou wilt fold thy hands a little to rest.

24:34 et veniet tibi quasi cursor egestas, et mendicitas quasi vir armatus.

24:34 And poverty shall come to thee as a runner, and beggary as an armed man.

Chapter 25

25:1 Hæ quoque parabolæ Salomonis, quas transtulerunt viri Ezechiæ regis Juda.

25:1 These are also parables of Solomon, which the men of Ezechias, king of Juda, copied out.

25:2 Gloria Dei est celare verbum, et gloria regum investigare sermonem.

25:2 It is the glory of God to conceal the word, and the glory of kings to search out the speech.

25:3 Cælum sursum, et terra deorsum, et cor regum inscrutabile.

25:3 The heaven above and the earth beneath, and the heart of kings is unsearchable.

25:4 Aufer rubiginem de argento, et egredietur vas purissimum.

25:4 Take away the rust from silver, and there shall come forth a most pure vessel:

25:5 Aufer impietatem de vultu regis, et firmabitur justitia thronus ejus.

25:5 Take away wickedness from the face of the king, and his throne shall be established with justice.

25:6 Ne gloriosus appareas coram rege, et in loco magnorum ne steteris.

25:6 Appear not glorious before the king, and stand not in the place of great men.

25:7 Melius est enim ut dicatur tibi : Ascende huc, quam ut humilieris coram principe.

25:7 For it is better that it should be said to thee: Come up hither; than that thou shouldst be humbled before the prince.

25:8 Quæ viderunt oculi tui ne proferas in jurgio cito, ne postea emendare non possis, cum dehonestaveris amicum tuum.

25:8 The things which thy eyes have seen, utter not hastily in a quarrel: lest afterward thou mayst not be able to make amends, when thou hast dishonoured thy friend.

25:9 Causam tuam tracta cum amico tuo, et secretum extraneo ne reveles :

25:9 Treat thy cause with thy friend, and discover not the secret to a stranger:

25:10 ne forte insultet tibi cum audierit, et exprobrare non cesset. Gratia et amicitia liberant : quas tibi serva, ne exprobrabilis fias.

25:10 Lest he insult over thee, when he hath heard it, and cease not to upbraid thee. Grace and friendship deliver a man: keep these for thyself, lest thou fall under reproach.

25:11 Mala aurea in lectis argenteis, qui loquitur verbum in tempore suo.

25:11 To speak a word in due time, is like apples of gold on beds of silver.

25:12 Inauris aurea, et margaritum fulgens, qui arguit sapientem et aurem obedientem.

25:12 As an earring of gold and a bright pearl, so is he that reproveth the wise, and the obedient ear.

25:13 Sicut frigus nivis in die messis, ita legatus fidelis ei qui misit eum : animam ipsius requiescere facit.

25:13 As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to him that sent him, for he refresheth his soul.

25:14 Nubes, et ventus, et pluviæ non sequentes, vir gloriosus et promissa non complens.

25:14 As clouds, and wind, when no rain followeth, so is the man that boasteth, and doth not fulfil his promises.

25:15 Patientia lenietur princeps, et lingua mollis confringet duritiam.

25:15 By patience a prince shall be appeased, and a soft tongue shall break hardness.

25:16 Mel invenisti : comede quod sufficit tibi, ne forte satiatus evomas illud.

25:16 Thou hast found honey, eat what is sufficient for thee, lest being glutted therewith thou vomit it up.

25:17 Subtrahe pedem tuum de domo proximi tui, nequando satiatus oderit te.

25:17 Withdraw thy foot from the house of thy neighbour, lest having his fill he hate thee.

25:18 Jaculum, et gladius, et sagitta acuta, homo qui loquitur contra proximum suum falsum testimonium.

25:18 A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour, is like a dart and a sword and a sharp arrow.

25:19 Dens putridus, et pes lassus, qui sperat super infideli in die angustiæ,

25:19 To trust in an unfaithful man in the time of trouble, is like a rotten tooth, and weary foot,

25:20 et amittit pallium in die frigoris. Acetum in nitro, qui cantat carmina cordi pessimo. Sicut tinea vestimento, et vermis ligno, ita tristitia viri nocet cordi.

25:20 And one that looseth his garment in cold weather. As vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to a very evil heart. As a moth doth by a garment, and a worm by the wood: so the sadness of a man consumeth the heart.

25:21 Si esurierit inimicus tuus, ciba illum ; si sitierit, da ei aquam bibere :

25:21 If thy enemy be hungry, give him to eat: if he thirst, give him water to drink:

25:22 prunas enim congregabis super caput ejus, et Dominus reddet tibi.

25:22 For thou shalt heap hot coals upon his head, and the Lord will reward thee.

25:23 Ventus aquilo dissipat pluvias, et facies tristis linguam detrahentem.

25:23 The north wind driveth away rain, as doth a sad countenance a backbiting tongue.

25:24 Melius est sedere in angulo domatis quam cum muliere litigiosa et in domo communi.

25:24 It is better to sit in a corner of the housetop: than with a brawling woman, and in a common house.

25:25 Aqua frigida animæ sitienti, et nuntius bonus de terra longinqua.

25:25 As cold water to a thirsty soul, so are good tidings from a far country.

25:26 Fons turbatus pede et vena corrupta, justus cadens coram impio.

25:26 A just man falling down before the wicked, is as a fountain troubled with the foot and a corrupted spring.

25:27 Sicut qui mel multum comedit non est ei bonum, sic qui scrutator est majestatis opprimetur a gloria.

25:27 As it is not good for a man to eat much honey, so he that is a searcher of majesty shall be overwhelmed by glory.

25:28 Sicut urbs patens et absque murorum ambitu, ita vir qui non potest in loquendo cohibere spiritum suum.

25:28 As a city that lieth open and is not compassed with walls, so is a man that cannot refrain his own spirit in speaking.

Chapter 26

26:1 Quomodo nix in æstate, et pluviæ in messe, sic indecens est stulto gloria.

26:1 As snow in summer, and rain in harvest, so glory is not seemly for a fool.

26:2 Sicut avis ad alia transvolans, et passer quolibet vadens, sic maledictum frustra prolatum in quempiam superveniet.

26:2 As a bird flying to other places, and a sparrow going here or there: so a curse uttered without cause shall come upon a man.

26:3 Flagellum equo, et camus asino, et virga in dorso imprudentium.

26:3 A whip for a horse, and a snaffle for an ass, and a rod for the back of fools.

26:4 Ne respondeas stulto juxta stultitiam suam, ne efficiaris ei similis.

26:4 Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou be made like him.

26:5 Responde stulto juxta stultitiam suam, ne sibi sapiens esse videatur.

26:5 Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he imagine himself to be wise.

26:6 Claudus pedibus, et iniquitatem bibens, qui mittit verba per nuntium stultum.

26:6 He that sendeth words by a foolish messenger, is lame of feet and drinketh iniquity.

26:7 Quomodo pulchras frustra habet claudus tibias, sic indecens est in ore stultorum parabola.

26:7 As a lame man hath fair legs in vain: so a parable is unseemly in the mouth of fools.

26:8 Sicut qui mittit lapidem in acervum Mercurii, ita qui tribuit insipienti honorem.

26:8 As he that casteth a stone into the heap of Mercury: so is he that giveth honour to a fool.

26:9 Quomodo si spina nascatur in manu temulenti, sic parabola in ore stultorum.

26:9 As if a thorn should grow in the hand of a drunkard: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

26:10 Judicium determinat causas, et qui imponit stulto silentium iras mitigat.

26:10 Judgment determineth causes: and he that putteth a fool to silence, appeaseth anger.

26:11 Sicut canis qui revertitur ad vomitum suum, sic imprudens qui iterat stultitiam suam.

26:11 As a dog that returneth to his vomit, so is the fool that repeateth his folly.

26:12 Vidisti hominem sapientem sibi videri ? magis illo spem habebit insipiens.

26:12 Hast thou seen a man wise in his own conceit? there shall be more hope of a fool than of him.

26:13 Dicit piger : Leo est in via, et leæna in itineribus.

26:13 The slothful man saith: There is a lion in the way, and a lioness in the roads.

26:14 Sicut ostium vertitur in cardine suo, ita piger in lectulo suo.

26:14 As the door turneth upon its hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.

26:15 Abscondit piger manum sub ascella sua, et laborat si ad os suum eam converterit.

26:15 The slothful hideth his hand under his armpit, and it grieveth him to turn it to his mouth.

26:16 Sapientior sibi piger videtur septem viris loquentibus sententias.

26:16 The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit, than seven men that speak sentences.

26:17 Sicut qui apprehendit auribus canem, sic qui transit impatiens et commiscetur rixæ alterius.

26:17 As he that taketh a dog by the ears, so is he that passeth by in anger, and meddleth with another man's quarrel.

26:18 Sicut noxius est qui mittit sagittas et lanceas in mortem,

26:18 As he is guilty that shooteth arrows, and lances unto death.

26:19 ita vir fraudulenter nocet amico suo, et cum fuerit deprehensus dicit : Ludens feci.

26:19 So is the man that hurteth his friend deceitfully: and when he is taken, saith: I did it in jest.

26:20 Cum defecerint ligna extinguetur ignis, et susurrone subtracto, jurgia conquiescent.

26:20 When the wood faileth, the fire shall go out: and when the talebearer is taken away, contentions shall cease.

26:21 Sicut carbones ad prunas, et ligna ad ignem, sic homo iracundus suscitat rixas.

26:21 As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire, so an angry man stirreth up strife.

26:22 Verba susurronis quasi simplicia, et ipsa perveniunt ad intima ventris.

26:22 The words of a talebearer are as it were simple, but they reach to the innermost parts of the belly.

26:23 Quomodo si argento sordido ornare velis vas fictile, sic labia tumentia cum pessimo corde sociata.

26:23 Swelling lips joined with a corrupt heart, are like an earthern vessel adorned with silver dross.

26:24 Labiis suis intelligitur inimicus, cum in corde tractaverit dolos.

26:24 An enemy is known by his lips, when in his heart he entertaineth deceit.

26:25 Quando submiserit vocem suam, ne credideris ei, quoniam septem nequitiæ sunt in corde illius.

26:25 When he shall speak low, trust him not: because there are seven mischiefs in his heart.

26:26 Qui operit odium fraudulenter, revelabitur malitia ejus in consilio.

26:26 He that covereth hatred deceitfully, his malice shall be laid open in the public assembly.

26:27 Qui fodit foveam incidet in eam, et qui volvit lapidem revertetur ad eum.

26:27 He that diggeth a pit, shall fall into it: and he that rolleth a stone, it shall return to him.

26:28 Lingua fallax non amat veritatem, et os lubricum operatur ruinas.

26:28 A deceitful tongue loveth not truth: and a slippery mouth worketh ruin.

Chapter 27

27:1 Ne glorieris in crastinum, ignorans quid superventura pariat dies.

27:1 Boast not for to morrow, for thou knowest not what the day to come may bring forth.

27:2 Laudet te alienus, et non os tuum ; extraneus, et non labia tua.

27:2 Let another praise thee, and not thy own mouth: a stranger, and not thy own lips.

27:3 Grave est saxum, et onerosa arena, sed ira stulti utroque gravior.

27:3 A stone is heavy, and sand weighty: but the anger of a fool is heavier than them both.

27:4 Ira non habet misericordiam nec erumpens furor, et impetum concitati ferre quis poterit ?

27:4 Anger hath no mercy: nor fury, when it breaketh forth: and who can bear the violence of one provoked?

27:5 Melior est manifesta correptio quam amor absconditus.

27:5 Open rebuke is better than hidden love.

27:6 Meliora sunt vulnera diligentis quam fraudulenta oscula odientis.

27:6 Better are the wounds of a friend, than the deceitful kisses of an enemy.

27:7 Anima saturata calcabit favum, et anima esuriens etiam amarum pro dulci sumet.

27:7 A soul that is full shall tread upon the honeycomb: and a soul that is hungry shall take even bitter for sweet.

27:8 Sicut avis transmigrans de nido suo, sic vir qui derelinquit locum suum.

27:8 As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so is a man that leaveth his place.

27:9 Unguento et variis odoribus delectatur cor, et bonis amici consiliis anima dulcoratur.

27:9 Ointment and perfumes rejoice the heart: and the good counsels of a friend are sweet to the soul.

27:10 Amicum tuum et amicum patris tui ne dimiseris, et domum fratris tui ne ingrediaris in die afflictionis tuæ. Melior est vicinus juxta quam frater procul.

27:10 Thy own friend, and thy father's friend, forsake not: and go not into thy brother's house in the day of thy affliction. Better is a neighbour that is near than a brother afar off.

27:11 Stude sapientiæ, fili mi, et lætifica cor meum, ut possis exprobranti respondere sermonem.

27:11 Study wisdom, my son, and make my heart joyful, that thou mayst give an answer to him that reproacheth.

27:12 Astutus videns malum, absconditus est : parvuli transeuntes sustinuerunt dispendia.

27:12 The prudent man seeing evil hideth himself: little ones passing on have suffered losses.

27:13 Tolle vestimentum ejus qui spopondit pro extraneo, et pro alienis aufer ei pignus.

27:13 Take away his garment that hath been surety for a stranger: and take from him a pledge for strangers.

27:14 Qui benedicit proximo suo voce grandi, de nocte consurgens maledicenti similis erit.

27:14 He that blesseth his neighbour with a loud voice, rising in the night, shall be like to him that curseth.

27:15 Tecta perstillantia in die frigoris et litigiosa mulier comparantur.

27:15 Roofs dropping through in a cold day, and a contentious woman are alike.

27:16 Qui retinet eam quasi qui ventum teneat, et oleum dexteræ suæ vocabit.

27:16 He that retaineth her, is as he that would hold the wind, and shall call the oil of his right hand.

27:17 Ferrum ferro exacuitur, et homo exacuit faciem amici sui.

27:17 Iron sharpeneth iron, so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.

27:18 Qui servat ficum comedet fructus ejus, et qui custos est domini sui glorificabitur.

27:18 He that keepeth the fig tree, shall eat the fruit thereof: and he that is the keeper of his master, shall be glorified.

27:19 Quomodo in aquis resplendent vultus prospicientium, sic corda hominum manifesta sunt prudentibus.

27:19 As the faces of them that look therein, shine in the water, so the hearts of men are laid open to the wise.

27:20 Infernus et perditio numquam implentur : similiter et oculi hominum insatiabiles.

27:20 Hell and destruction are never filled: so the eyes of men are never satisfied.

27:21 Quomodo probatur in conflatorio argentum et in fornace aurum, sic probatur homo ore laudantis. Cor iniqui inquirit mala, cor autem rectum inquirit scientiam.

27:21 As silver is tried in the fining-pot, and gold in the furnace: so a man is tried by the mouth of him that praiseth. The heart of the wicked seeketh after evils, but the righteous heart seeketh after knowledge.

27:22 Si contuderis stultum in pila quasi ptisanas feriente desuper pilo, non auferetur ab eo stultitia ejus.

27:22 Though thou shouldst bray a fool in the mortar, as when a pestle striketh upon sodden barley, his folly would not be taken from him.

27:23 Diligenter agnosce vultum pecoris tui, tuosque greges considera :

27:23 Be diligent to know the countenance of thy cattle, and consider thy own flocks:

27:24 non enim habebis jugiter potestatem, sed corona tribuetur in generationem et generationem.

27:24 For thou shalt not always have power: but a crown shall be given to generation and generation.

27:25 Aperta sunt prata, et apparuerunt herbæ virentes, et collecta sunt fœna de montibus.

27:25 The meadows are open, and the green herbs have appeared, and the hay is gathered out of the mountains.

27:26 Agni ad vestimentum tuum, et hædi ad agri pretium.

27:26 Lambs are for thy clothing: and kids for the price of the field.

27:27 Sufficiat tibi lac caprarum in cibos tuos, et in necessaria domus tuæ, et ad victum ancillis tuis.

27:27 Let the milk of the goats be enough for thy food, and for the necessities of thy house, and for maintenance for thy handmaids.

Chapter 28

28:1 Fugit impius nemine persequente ; justus autem, quasi leo confidens, absque terrore erit.

28:1 The wicked man fleeth, when no man pursueth: but the just, bold as a lion, shall be without dread.

28:2 Propter peccata terræ multi principes ejus ; et propter hominis sapientiam, et horum scientiam quæ dicuntur, vita ducis longior erit.

28:2 For the sins of the land many are the princes thereof: and for the wisdom of a man, and the knowledge of those things that are said, the life of the prince shall be prolonged.

28:3 Vir pauper calumnians pauperes similis est imbri vehementi in quo paratur fames.

28:3 A poor man that oppresseth the poor, is like a violent shower, which bringeth a famine.

28:4 Qui derelinquunt legem laudant impium ; qui custodiunt, succenduntur contra eum.

28:4 They that forsake the law, praise the wicked man: they that keep it, are incensed against him.

28:5 Viri mali non cogitant judicium ; qui autem inquirunt Dominum animadvertunt omnia.

28:5 Evil men think not on judgment: but they that seek after the Lord, take notice of all things.

28:6 Melior est pauper ambulans in simplicitate sua quam dives in pravis itineribus.

28:6 Better is the poor man walking in his simplicity, than the rich in crooked ways.

28:7 Qui custodit legem filius sapiens est ; qui autem comessatores pascit confundit patrem suum.

28:7 He that keepeth the law, is a wise son: but he that feedeth gluttons, shameth his father.

28:8 Qui coacervat divitias usuris et fœnore, liberali in pauperes congregat eas.

28:8 He that heapeth together riches by usury and loan, gathereth them for him that will be bountiful to the poor.

28:9 Qui declinat aures suas ne audiat legem, oratio ejus erit execrabilis.

28:9 He that turneth away his ears from hearing the law, his prayer shall be an abomination.

28:10 Qui decipit justos in via mala, in interitu suo corruet, et simplices possidebunt bona ejus.

28:10 He that deceiveth the just in a wicked way, shall fall in his own destruction: and the upright shall possess his goods.

28:11 Sapiens sibi videtur vir dives ; pauper autem prudens scrutabitur eum.

28:11 The rich man seemeth to himself wise: but the poor man that is prudent shall search him out.

28:12 In exsultatione justorum multa gloria est ; regnantibus impiis, ruinæ hominum.

28:12 In the joy of the just there is great glory: when the wicked reign, men are ruined.

28:13 Qui abscondit scelera sua non dirigetur ; qui autem confessus fuerit et reliquerit ea, misericordiam consequetur.

28:13 He that hideth his sins, shall not prosper: but he that shall confess, and forsake them, shall obtain mercy.

28:14 Beatus homo qui semper est pavidus ; qui vero mentis est duræ corruet in malum.

28:14 Blessed is the man that is always fearful: but he that is hardened in mind shall fall into evil.

28:15 Leo rugiens et ursus esuriens, princeps impius super populum pauperem.

28:15 As a roaring lion, and a hungry bear, so is a wicked prince over the poor people.

28:16 Dux indigens prudentia multos opprimet per calumniam ; qui autem odit avaritiam, longi fient dies ejus.

28:16 A prince void of prudence shall oppress many by calumny: but he that hateth covetousness, shall prolong his days.

28:17 Hominem qui calumniatur animæ sanguinem, si usque ad lacum fugerit, nemo sustinet.

28:17 A man that doth violence to the blood of a person, if he flee even to the pit, no man will stay him.

28:18 Qui ambulat simpliciter salvus erit ; qui perversis graditur viis concidet semel.

28:18 He that walketh uprightly, shall be saved: he that is perverse in his ways, shall fall at once.

28:19 Qui operatur terram suam satiabitur panibus ; qui autem sectatur otium replebitur egestate.

28:19 He that tilleth his ground, shall be filled with bread: but he that followeth idleness, shall be filled with poverty.

28:20 Vir fidelis multum laudabitur ; qui autem festinat ditari non erit innocens.

28:20 A faithful man shall be much praised: but he that maketh haste to be rich, shall not be innocent.

28:21 Qui cognoscit in judicio faciem non bene facit ; iste et pro buccella panis deserit veritatem.

28:21 He that hath respect to a person in judgment, doth not well: such a man even for a morsel of bread forsaketh the truth.

28:22 Vir qui festinat ditari, et aliis invidet, ignorat quod egestas superveniet ei.

28:22 A man that maketh haste to be rich, and envieth others, is ignorant that poverty shall come upon him.

28:23 Qui corripit hominem gratiam postea inveniet apud eum, magis quam ille qui per linguæ blandimenta decipit.

28:23 He that rebuketh a man, shall afterward find favour with him, more than he that by a flattering tongue deceiveth him.

28:24 Qui subtrahit aliquid a patre suo et a matre, et dicit hoc non esse peccatum, particeps homicidæ est.

28:24 He that stealeth any thing from his father, or from his mother: and saith, This is no sin, is the partner of a murderer.

28:25 Qui se jactat et dilatat, jurgia concitat ; qui vero sperat in Domino sanabitur.

28:25 He that boasteth and puffeth up himself, stirreth up quarrels: but he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be healed.

28:26 Qui confidit in corde suo stultus est ; qui autem graditur sapienter, ipse salvabitur.

28:26 He that trusteth in his own heart, is a fool: but he that walketh wisely, he shall be saved.

28:27 Qui dat pauperi non indigebit ; qui despicit deprecantem sustinebit penuriam.

28:27 He that giveth to the poor shall not want: he that despiseth his entreaty, shall suffer indigence.

28:28 Cum surrexerint impii, abscondentur homines ; cum illi perierint, multiplicabuntur justi.

28:28 When the wicked rise up, men shall hide themselves: when they perish, the just shall be multiplied.

Chapter 29

29:1 Viro qui corripientem dura cervice contemnit, repentinus ei superveniet interitus, et eum sanitas non sequetur.

29:1 The man that with a stiff neck despiseth him that reproveth him, shall suddenly be destroyed: and health shall not follow him.

29:2 In multiplicatione justorum lætabitur vulgus ; cum impii sumpserint principatum, gemet populus.

29:2 When just men increase, the people shall rejoice: when the wicked shall bear rule, the people shall mourn.

29:3 Vir qui amat sapientiam lætificat patrem suum ; qui autem nutrit scorta perdet substantiam.

29:3 A man that loveth wisdom, rejoiceth his father: but he that maintaineth harlots, shall squander away his substance.

29:4 Rex justus erigit terram ; vir avarus destruet eam.

29:4 A just king setteth up the land: a covetous man shall destroy it.

29:5 Homo qui blandis fictisque sermonibus loquitur amico suo rete expandit gressibus ejus.

29:5 A man that speaketh to his friend with flattering and dissembling words, spreadeth a net for his feet.

29:6 Peccantem virum iniquum involvet laqueus, et justus laudabit atque gaudebit.

29:6 A snare shall entangle the wicked man when he sinneth: and the just shall praise and rejoice.

29:7 Novit justus causam pauperum ; impius ignorat scientiam.

29:7 The just taketh notice of the cause of the poor: the wicked is void of knowledge.

29:8 Homines pestilentes dissipant civitatem ; sapientes vero avertunt furorem.

29:8 Corrupt men bring a city to ruin: but wise men turn away wrath.

29:9 Vir sapiens si cum stulto contenderit, sive irascatur, sive rideat, non inveniet requiem.

29:9 If a wise man contend with a fool, whether he be angry, or laugh, he shall find no rest.

29:10 Viri sanguinum oderunt simplicem ; justi autem quærunt animam ejus.

29:10 Bloodthirsty men hate the upright: but just men seek his soul.

29:11 Totum spiritum suum profert stultus ; sapiens differt, et reservat in posterum.

29:11 A fool uttereth all his mind: a wise man deferreth, and keepeth it till afterwards.

29:12 Princeps qui libenter audit verba mendacii, omnes ministros habet impios.

29:12 A prince that gladly heareth lying words, hath all his servants wicked.

29:13 Pauper et creditor obviaverunt sibi : utriusque illuminator est Dominus.

29:13 The poor man and the creditor have met one another: the Lord is the enlightener of them both.

29:14 Rex qui judicat in veritate pauperes, thronus ejus in æternum firmabitur.

29:14 The king that judgeth the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for ever.

29:15 Virga atque correptio tribuit sapientiam ; puer autem qui dimittitur voluntati suæ confundit matrem suam.

29:15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but the child that is left to his own will, bringeth his mother to shame.

29:16 In multiplicatione impiorum multiplicabuntur scelera, et justi ruinas eorum videbunt.

29:16 When the wicked are multiplied, crimes shall be multiplied: but the just shall see their downfall.

29:17 Erudi filium tuum, et refrigerabit te, et dabit delicias animæ tuæ.

29:17 Instruct thy son and he shall refresh thee, and shall give delight to thy soul.

29:18 Cum prophetia defecerit, dissipabitur populus ; qui vero custodit legem beatus est.

29:18 When prophecy shall fail, the people shall be scattered abroad: but he that keepeth the law, is blessed.

29:19 Servus verbis non potest erudiri, quia quod dicis intelligit, et respondere contemnit.

29:19 A slave will not be corrected by words: because he understandeth what thou sayest, and will not answer.

29:20 Vidisti hominem velocem ad loquendum ? stultitia magis speranda est quam illius correptio.

29:20 Hast thou seen a man hasty to speak? folly is rather to be looked for, than his amendment.

29:21 Qui delicate a pueritia nutrit servum suum postea sentiet eum contumacem.

29:21 He that nourisheth his servant delicately from his childhood, afterwards shall find him stubborn.

29:22 Vir iracundus provocat rixas, et qui ad indignandum facilis est erit ad peccandum proclivior.

29:22 A passionate man provoketh quarrels: and he that is easily stirred up to wrath, shall be more prone to sin.

29:23 Superbum sequitur humilitas, et humilem spiritu suscipiet gloria.

29:23 Humiliation followeth the proud: and glory shall uphold the humble of spirit.

29:24 Qui cum fure participat odit animam suam ; adjurantem audit, et non indicat.

29:24 He that is partaker with a thief, hateth his own soul: he heareth one putting him to his oath, and discovereth not.

29:25 Qui timet hominem cito corruet ; qui sperat in Domino sublevabitur.

29:25 He that feareth man shall quickly fall: he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be set on high.

29:26 Multi requirunt faciem principis, et judicium a Domino egreditur singulorum.

29:26 Many seek the face of the prince: but the judgment of every one cometh forth from the Lord.

29:27 Abominantur justi virum impium, et abominantur impii eos qui in recta sunt via. Verbum custodiens filius extra perditionem erit.

29:27 The just abhor a wicked man: and the wicked loathe them that are in the right way. The son that keepeth the word, shall be free from destruction.

Chapter 30

30:1 Verba Congregantis, filii Vomentis. Visio quam locutus est vir cum quo est Deus, et qui Deo secum morante confortatus, ait :

30:1 The words of Gatherer the son of Vomiter. The vision which the man spoke, with whom God is, and who being strengthened by God, abiding with him, said:

30:2 Stultissimus sum virorum, et sapientia hominum non est mecum.

30:2 I am the most foolish of men, and the wisdom of men is not with me.

30:3 Non didici sapientiam, et non novi scientiam sanctorum.

30:3 I have not learned wisdom, and have not known the science of saints.

30:4 Quis ascendit in cælum, atque descendit ? quis continuit spiritum in manibus suis ? quis colligavit aquas quasi in vestimento ? quis suscitavit omnes terminos terræ ? quod nomen est ejus, et quod nomen filii ejus, si nosti ?

30:4 Who hath ascended up into heaven, and descended? who hath held the wind in his hands? who hath bound up the waters together as in a garment? who hath raised up all the borders of the earth? what is his name, and what is the name of his son, if thou knowest?

30:5 Omnis sermo Dei ignitus : clypeus est sperantibus in se.

30:5 Every word of God is fire tried: he is a buckler to them that hope in him.

30:6 Ne addas quidquam verbis illius, et arguaris, inveniarisque mendax.

30:6 Add not any thing to his words, lest thou be reproved and found a liar:

30:7 Duo rogavi te : ne deneges mihi antequam moriar :

30:7 Two things I have asked of thee, deny them not to me before I die.

30:8 vanitatem et verba mendacia longe fac a me ; mendicitatem et divitias ne dederis mihi : tribue tantum victui meo necessaria,

30:8 Remove far from me vanity, and lying words. Give me neither beggary, nor riches: give me only the necessaries of life:

30:9 ne forte satiatus illiciar ad negandum, et dicam : Quis est Dominus ? aut egestate compulsus, furer, et perjurem nomen Dei mei.

30:9 Lest perhaps being filled, I should be tempted to deny, and say: Who is the Lord? or being compelled by poverty, I should steal, and forswear the name of my God.

30:10 Ne accuses servum ad dominum suum, ne forte maledicat tibi, et corruas.

30:10 Accuse not a servant to his master, lest he curse thee, and thou fall.

30:11 Generatio quæ patri suo maledicit, et quæ matri suæ non benedicit ;

30:11 There is a generation that curseth their father, and doth not bless their mother.

30:12 generatio quæ sibi munda videtur, et tamen non est lota a sordibus suis ;

30:12 A generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet are not washed from their filthiness.

30:13 generatio cujus excelsi sunt oculi, et palpebræ ejus in alta surrectæ ;

30:13 A generation, whose eyes are lofty, and their eyelids lifted up on high.

30:14 generatio quæ pro dentibus gladios habet, et commandit molaribus suis, ut comedat inopes de terra, et pauperes ex hominibus.

30:14 A generation that for teeth hath swords, and grindeth with their jaw teeth, to devour the needy from off the earth, and the poor from among men.

30:15 Sanguisugæ duæ sunt filiæ, dicentes : Affer, affer. Tria sunt insaturabilia, et quartum quod numquam dicit : Sufficit.

30:15 The horseleech hath two daughters that say: Bring, bring. There are three things that never are satisfied, and the fourth never saith: It is enough.

30:16 Infernus, et os vulvæ, et terra quæ non satiatur aqua : ignis vero numquam dicit : Sufficit.

30:16 Hell and the mouth of the womb, and the earth which is not satisfied with water: and the fire never saith: It is enough.

30:17 Oculum qui subsannat patrem, et qui despicit partum matris suæ, effodiant eum corvi de torrentibus, et comedant eum filii aquilæ !

30:17 The eye that mocketh at his father, and that despiseth the labour of his mother in bearing him, let the ravens of the brooks pick it out, and the young eagles eat it.

30:18 Tria sunt difficilia mihi, et quartum penitus ignoro :

30:18 Three things are hard to me, and the fourth I am utterly ignorant of.

30:19 viam aquilæ in cælo, viam colubri super petram, viam navis in medio mari, et viam viri in adolescentia.

30:19 There are three things, which go well, and the fourth that walketh happily:

30:20 Talis est et via mulieris adulteræ, quæ comedit, et tergens os suum dicit : Non sum operata malum.

30:20 Such also is the way of an adulterous woman, who eateth and wipeth her mouth, and saith: I have done no evil.

30:21 Per tria movetur terra, et quartum non potest sustinere :

30:21 By three things the earth is disturbed, and the fourth it cannot bear.

30:22 per servum, cum regnaverit ; per stultum, cum saturatus fuerit cibo ;

30:22 By a slave when he reigneth: by a fool when be is filled with meat:

30:23 per odiosam mulierem, cum in matrimonio fuerit assumpta ; et per ancillam, cum fuerit hæres dominæ suæ.

30:23 By an odious woman when she is married: and by a bondwoman when she is heir to her mistress.

30:24 Quatuor sunt minima terræ, et ipsa sunt sapientiora sapientibus :

30:24 There are four very little things of the earth, and they are wiser than the wise.

30:25 formicæ, populus infirmus, qui præparat in messe cibum sibi ;

30:25 The ants, a feeble people, which provide themselves food in the harvest:

30:26 lepusculus, plebs invalida, qui collocat in petra cubile suum ;

30:26 The rabbit, a weak people, which maketh its bed in the rock:

30:27 regem locusta non habet, et egreditur universa per turmas suas ;

30:27 The locust hath no king, yet they all go out by their bands:

30:28 stellio manibus nititur, et moratur in ædibus regis.

30:28 The stellio supporteth itself on hands, and dwelleth in kings' houses.

30:29 Tria sunt quæ bene gradiuntur, et quartum quod incedit feliciter :

30:29

30:30 leo, fortissimus bestiarum, ad nullius pavebit occursum ;

30:30 A lion, the strongest of beasts, who hath no fear of any thing he meeteth:

30:31 gallus succinctus lumbos ; et aries ; nec est rex, qui resistat ei.

30:31 A cock girded about the loins: and a ram: and a king, whom none can resist.

30:32 Est qui stultus apparuit postquam elevatus est in sublime ; si enim intellexisset, ori suo imposuisset manum.

30:32 There is that hath appeared a fool after he was lifted up on high: for if he had understood, he would have laid his hand upon his mouth.

30:33 Qui autem fortiter premit ubera ad eliciendum lac exprimit butyrum ; et qui vehementer emungit elicit sanguinem ; et qui provocat iras producit discordias.

30:33 And he that strongly squeezeth the paps to bring out milk, straineth out butter: and he that violently bloweth his nose, bringeth out blood: and he that provoketh wrath, bringeth forth strife.

Chapter 31

31:1 Verba Lamuelis regis. Visio qua erudivit eum mater sua.

31:1 The words of king Lamuel. The vision wherewith his mother instructed him.

31:2 Quid, dilecte mi ? quid, dilecte uteri mei ? quid, dilecte votorum meorum ?

31:2 What, O my beloved, what, O the beloved of my womb, what, O the beloved of my vows?

31:3 Ne dederis mulieribus substantiam tuam, et divitias tuas ad delendos reges.

31:3 Give not thy substance to women, and thy riches to destroy kings.

31:4 Noli regibus, o Lamuel, noli regibus dare vinum, quia nullum secretum est ubi regnat ebrietas ;

31:4 Give not to kings, O Lamuel, give not wine to kings: because there is no secret where drunkenness reigneth:

31:5 et ne forte bibant, et obliviscantur judiciorum, et mutent causam filiorum pauperis.

31:5 And lest they drink and forget judgments, and pervert the cause of the children of the poor.

31:6 Date siceram mœrentibus, et vinum his qui amaro sunt animo.

31:6 Give strong drink to them that are sad; and wine to them that are grieved in mind:

31:7 Bibant, et obliviscantur egestatis suæ, et doloris sui non recordentur amplius.

31:7 Let them drink, and forget their want, and remember their sorrow no more.

31:8 Aperi os tuum muto, et causis omnium filiorum qui pertranseunt.

31:8 Open thy mouth for the dumb, and for the causes of all the children that pass.

31:9 Aperi os tuum, decerne quod justum est, et judica inopem et pauperem.

31:9 Open thy mouth, decree that which is just, and do justice to the needy and poor.

31:10 Mulierem fortem quis inveniet ? procul et de ultimis finibus pretium ejus.

31:10 Who shall find a valiant woman? far, and from the uttermost coasts is the price of her.

31:11 Confidit in ea cor viri sui, et spoliis non indigebit.

31:11 The heart of her husband trusteth in her, and he shall have no need of spoils.

31:12 Reddet ei bonum, et non malum, omnibus diebus vitæ suæ.

31:12 She will render him good, and not evil all the days of her life.

31:13 Quæsivit lanam et linum, et operata est consilia manuum suarum.

31:13 She hath sought wool and flax, and hath wrought by the counsel of her hands.

31:14 Facta est quasi navis institoris, de longe portans panem suum.

31:14 She is like the merchant's ship, she bringeth her bread from afar.

31:15 Et de nocte surrexit, deditque prædam domesticis suis, et cibaria ancillis suis.

31:15 And she hath risen in the night, and given a prey to her household, and victuals to her maidens.

31:16 Consideravit agrum, et emit eum ; de fructu manuum suarum plantavit vineam.

31:16 She hath considered a field, and bought it: with the fruit of her hands she hath planted a vineyard.

31:17 Accinxit fortitudine lumbos suos, et roboravit brachium suum.

31:17 She hath girded her loins with strength, and hath strengthened her arm.

31:18 Gustavit, et vidit quia bona est negotiatio ejus ; non extinguetur in nocte lucerna ejus.

31:18 She hath tasted, and seen that her traffic is good: her lamp shall not be put out in the night.

31:19 Manum suam misit ad fortia, et digiti ejus apprehenderunt fusum.

31:19 She hath put out her hand to strong things, and her fingers have taken hold of the spindle.

31:20 Manum suam aperuit inopi, et palmas suas extendit ad pauperem.

31:20 She hath opened her hand to the needy, and stretched out her hands to the poor.

31:21 Non timebit domui suæ a frigoribus nivis ; omnes enim domestici ejus vestiti sunt duplicibus.

31:21 She shall not fear for her house in the cold of snow: for all her domestics are clothed with double garments.

31:22 Stragulatam vestem fecit sibi ; byssus et purpura indumentum ejus.

31:22 She hath made for herself clothing of tapestry: fine linen, and purple, is her covering.

31:23 Nobilis in portis vir ejus, quando sederit cum senatoribus terræ.

31:23 Her husband is honourable in the gates, when he sitteth among the senators of the land.

31:24 Sindonem fecit, et vendidit, et cingulum tradidit Chananæo.

31:24 She made fine linen, and sold it, and delivered a girdle to the Chanaanite.

31:25 Fortitudo et decor indumentum ejus, et ridebit in die novissimo.

31:25 Strength and beauty are her clothing, and she shall laugh in the latter day.

31:26 Os suum aperuit sapientiæ, et lex clementiæ in lingua ejus.

31:26 She hath opened her mouth to wisdom, and the law of clemency is on her tongue.

31:27 Consideravit semitas domus suæ, et panem otiosa non comedit.

31:27 She hath looked well on the paths of her house, and hath not eaten her bread idle.

31:28 Surrexerunt filii ejus, et beatissimam prædicaverunt ; vir ejus, et laudavit eam.

31:28 Her children rose up, and called her blessed: her husband, and he praised her.

31:29 Multæ filiæ congregaverunt divitias ; tu supergressa es universas.

31:29 Many daughters have gathered together riches: thou hast surpassed them all.

31:30 Fallax gratia, et vana est pulchritudo : mulier timens Dominum, ipsa laudabitur.

31:30 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: the woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised.

31:31 Date ei de fructu manuum suarum, et laudent eam in portis opera ejus.

31:31 Give her of the fruit of her hands: and let her works praise her in the gates.

Ecclesiastes

Chapter 1

1:1 Verba Ecclesiastæ, filii David, regis Jerusalem.

1:1 The words of Ecclesiastes, the son of David, king of Jerusalem.

1:2 Vanitas vanitatum, dixit Ecclesiastes ; vanitas vanitatum, et omnia vanitas.

1:2 Vanity of vanities, said Ecclesiastes: vanity of vanities, and all is vanity.

1:3 Quid habet amplius homo de universo labore suo quo laborat sub sole ?

1:3 What hath a man more of all his labour, that he taketh under the sun?

1:4 Generatio præterit, et generatio advenit ; terra autem in æternum stat.

1:4 One generation passeth away, and another generation cometh: but the earth standeth for ever.

1:5 Oritur sol et occidit, et ad locum suum revertitur ; ibique renascens,

1:5 The sun riseth, and goeth down, and returneth to his place: and there rising again,

1:6 gyrat per meridiem, et flectitur ad aquilonem. Lustrans universa in circuitu pergit spiritus, et in circulos suos revertitur.

1:6 Maketh his round by the south, and turneth again to the north: the spirit goeth forward surveying all places round about, and returneth to his circuits.

1:7 Omnia flumina intrant in mare, et mare non redundat ; ad locum unde exeunt flumina revertuntur ut iterum fluant.

1:7 All the rivers run into the sea, yet the sea doth not overflow: unto the place from whence the rivers come, they return, to flow again.

1:8 Cunctæ res difficiles ; non potest eas homo explicare sermone. Non saturatur oculus visu, nec auris auditu impletur.

1:8 All things are hard: man cannot explain them by word. The eye is not filled with seeing, neither is the ear filled with hearing.

1:9 Quid est quod fuit ? Ipsum quod futurum est. Quid est quod factum est ? Ipsum quod faciendum est.

1:9 What is it that hath been? the same thing that shall be. What is it that hath been done? the same that shall be done.

1:10 Nihil sub sole novum, nec valet quisquam dicere : Ecce hoc recens est : jam enim præcessit in sæculis quæ fuerunt ante nos.

1:10 Nothing under the sun is new, neither is any man able to say: Behold this is new: for it hath already gone before in the ages that were before us.

1:11 Non est priorum memoria ; sed nec eorum quidem quæ postea futura sunt erit recordatio apud eos qui futuri sunt in novissimo.

1:11 There is no remembrance of former things: nor indeed of those things which hereafter are to come, shall there be any remembrance with them that shall be in the latter end.

1:12 Ego Ecclesiastes fui rex Israël in Jerusalem ;

1:12 I Ecclesiastes was king over Israel in Jerusalem,

1:13 et proposui in animo meo quærere et investigare sapienter de omnibus quæ fiunt sub sole. Hanc occupationem pessimam dedit Deus filiis hominum, ut occuparentur in ea.

1:13 And I proposed in my mind to seek and search out wisely concerning all things that are done under the sun. This painful occupation hath God given to the children of men, to be exercised therein.

1:14 Vidi cuncta quæ fiunt sub sole, et ecce universa vanitas et afflictio spiritus.

1:14 I have seen all things that are done under the sun, and behold all is vanity, and vexation of spirit.

1:15 Perversi difficile corriguntur, et stultorum infinitus est numerus.

1:15 The perverse are hard to be corrected, and the number of fools is infinite.

1:16 Locutus sum in corde meo, dicens : Ecce magnus effectus sum, et præcessi omnes sapientia qui fuerunt ante me in Jerusalem ; et mens mea contemplata est multa sapienter, et didici.

1:16 I have spoken in my heart, saying: Behold I am become great, and have gone beyond all in wisdom, that were before me in Jerusalem: and my mind hath contemplated many things wisely, and I have learned.

1:17 Dedique cor meum ut scirem prudentiam atque doctrinam, erroresque et stultitiam ; et agnovi quod in his quoque esset labor et afflictio spiritus :

1:17 And I have given my heart to know prudence, and learning, and errors, and folly: and I have perceived that in these also there was labour, and vexation of spirit,

1:18 eo quod in multa sapientia multa sit indignatio ; et qui addit scientiam, addit et laborem.

1:18 Because in much wisdom there is much indignation: and he that addeth knowledge, addeth also labour.

Chapter 2

2:1 Dixi ego in corde meo : Vadam, et affluam deliciis, et fruar bonis ; et vidi quod hoc quoque esset vanitas.

2:1 I said in my heart: I will go, and abound with delights, and enjoy good things. And I saw that this also was vanity.

2:2 Risum reputavi errorem, et gaudio dixi : Quid frustra deciperis ?

2:2 Laughter I counted error: and to mirth I said: Why art thou vainly deceived?

2:3 Cogitavi in corde meo abstrahere a vino carnem meam, ut animam meam transferrem ad sapientiam, devitaremque stultitiam, donec viderem quid esset utile filiis hominum, quo facto opus est sub sole numero dierum vitæ suæ.

2:3 I thought in my heart, to withdraw my flesh from wine, that I might turn my mind to wisdom, and might avoid folly, till I might see what was profitable for the children of men: and what they ought to do under the sun, all the days of their life.

2:4 Magnificavi opera mea, ædificavi mihi domos, et plantavi vineas ;

2:4 I made me great works, I built me houses, and planted vineyards,

2:5 feci hortos et pomaria, et consevi ea cuncti generis arboribus ;

2:5 I made gardens, and orchards, and set them with trees of all kinds,

2:6 et exstruxi mihi piscinas aquarum, ut irrigarem silvam lignorum germinantium.

2:6 And I made me ponds of water, to water therewith the wood of the young trees,

2:7 Possedi servos et ancillas, multamque familiam habui : armenta quoque, et magnos ovium greges, ultra omnes qui fuerunt ante me in Jerusalem ;

2:7 I got me menservants, and maidservants, and had a great family: and herds of oxen, and great flocks of sheep, above all that were before me in Jerusalem:

2:8 coacervavi mihi argentum et aurum, et substantias regum ac provinciarum ; feci mihi cantores et cantatrices, et delicias filiorum hominum, scyphos, et urceos in ministerio ad vina fundenda ;

2:8 I heaped together for myself silver and gold, and the wealth of kings, and provinces: I made me singing men, and singing women, and the delights of the sons of men, cups and vessels to serve to pour out wine:

2:9 et supergressus sum opibus omnes qui ante me fuerunt in Jerusalem : sapientia quoque perseveravit mecum.

2:9 And I surpassed in riches all that were before me in Jerusalem: my wisdom also remained with me.

2:10 Et omnia quæ desideraverunt oculi mei non negavi eis, nec prohibui cor meum quin omni voluptate frueretur, et oblectaret se in his quæ præparaveram ; et hanc ratus sum partem meam si uterer labore meo.

2:10 And whatsoever my eyes desired, I refused them not: and I withheld not my heart from enjoying every pleasure, and delighting itself in the things which I had prepared: and esteemed this my portion, to make use of my own labour.

2:11 Cumque me convertissem ad universa opera quæ fecerant manus meæ, et ad labores in quibus frustra sudaveram, vidi in omnibus vanitatem et afflictionem animi, et nihil permanere sub sole.

2:11 And when I turned myself to all the works which my hands had wrought, and to the labours wherein I had laboured in vain, I saw in all things vanity, and vexation of mind, and that nothing was lasting under the sun.

2:12 Transivi ad contemplandam sapientiam, erroresque, et stultitiam. (Quid est, inquam, homo, ut sequi possit regem, factorem suum ?)

2:12 I passed further to behold wisdom, and errors and folly, (What is man, said I that he can follow the King his maker?)

2:13 Et vidi quod tantum præcederet sapientia stultitiam, quantum differt lux a tenebris.

2:13 And I saw that wisdom excelled folly, as much as light differeth from darkness.

2:14 Sapientis oculi in capite ejus ; stultus in tenebris ambulat : et didici quod unus utriusque esset interitus.

2:14 The eyes of a wise man are in his head: the fool walketh in darkness: and I learned that they were to die both alike.

2:15 Et dixi in corde meo : Si unus et stulti et meus occasus erit, quid mihi prodest quod majorem sapientiæ dedi operam ? Locutusque cum mente mea, animadverti quod hoc quoque esset vanitas.

2:15 And I said in my heart: If the death of the fool and mine shall be one, what doth it avail me, that I have applied myself more to the study of wisdom? And speaking with my own mind, I perceived that this also was vanity.

2:16 Non enim erit memoria sapientis similiter ut stulti in perpetuum, et futura tempora oblivione cuncta pariter operient : moritur doctus similiter ut indoctus.

2:16 For there shall be no remembrance of the wise no more than of the fool forever, and the times to come shall cover all things together with oblivion: the learned dieth in like manner as the unlearned.

2:17 Et idcirco tæduit me vitæ meæ, videntem mala universa esse sub sole, et cuncta vanitatem et afflictionem spiritus.

2:17 And therefore I was weary of my life, when I saw that all things under the sun are evil, and all vanity and vexation of spirit.

2:18 Rursus detestatus sum omnem industriam meam, qua sub sole studiosissime laboravi, habiturus hæredem post me,

2:18 Again I hated all my application wherewith I had earnestly laboured under the sun, being like to have an heir after me,

2:19 quem ignoro utrum sapiens an stultus futurus sit, et dominabitur in laboribus meis, quibus desudavi et sollicitus fui : et est quidquam tam vanum ?

2:19 Whom I know not whether he will be a wise man or a fool, and he shall have rule over all my labours with which I have laboured and been solicitous: and is there anything so vain?

2:20 Unde cessavi, renuntiavitque cor meum ultra laborare sub sole.

2:20 Wherefore I left off and my heart renounced labouring anymore under the sun.

2:21 Nam cum alius laboret in sapientia, et doctrina, et sollicitudine, homini otioso quæsita dimittit ; et hoc ergo vanitas et magnum malum.

2:21 For when a man laboureth in wisdom, and knowledge, and carefulness, he leaveth what he hath gotten to an idle man: so this also is vanity, and a great evil.

2:22 Quid enim proderit homini de universo labore suo, et afflictione spiritus, qua sub sole cruciatus est ?

2:22 For what profit shall a man have of all his labour, and vexation of spirit, with which he hath been tormented under the sun?

2:23 Cuncti dies ejus doloribus et ærumnis pleni sunt, nec per noctem mente requiescit. Et hoc nonne vanitas est ?

2:23 All his days are full of sorrows and miseries, even in the night he doth not rest in mind: and is not this vanity?

2:24 Nonne melius est comedere et bibere, et ostendere animæ suæ bona de laboribus suis ? et hoc de manu Dei est.

2:24 Is it not better to eat and drink, and to shew his soul good things of his labours? and this is from the hand of God.

2:25 Quis ita devorabit et deliciis affluet ut ego ?

2:25 Who shall so feast and abound with delights as I?

2:26 Homini bono in conspectu suo dedit Deus sapientiam, et scientiam, et lætitiam ; peccatori autem dedit afflictionem et curam superfluam, ut addat, et congreget, et tradat ei qui placuit Deo ; sed et hoc vanitas est, et cassa sollicitudo mentis.

2:26 God hath given to a man that is good in his sight, wisdom, and knowledge, and joy: but to the sinner he hath given vexation, and superfluous care, to heap up and to gather together, and to give it to him that hath pleased God: but this also is vanity, and a fruitless solicitude of the mind.

Chapter 3

3:1 Omnia tempus habent, et suis spatiis transeunt universa sub cælo.

3:1 All things have their season, and in their times all things pass under heaven.

3:2 Tempus nascendi, et tempus moriendi ; tempus plantandi, et tempus evellendi quod plantatum est.

3:2 A time to be born and a time to die. A time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted.

3:3 Tempus occidendi, et tempus sanandi ; tempus destruendi, et tempus ædificandi.

3:3 A time to kill, and a time to heal. A time to destroy, and a time to build.

3:4 Tempus flendi, et tempus ridendi ; tempus plangendi, et tempus saltandi.

3:4 A time to weep, and a time to laugh. A time to mourn, and a time to dance.

3:5 Tempus spargendi lapides, et tempus colligendi, tempus amplexandi, et tempus longe fieri ab amplexibus.

3:5 A time to scatter stones, and a time to gather. A time to embrace, and a time to be far from embraces.

3:6 Tempus acquirendi, et tempus perdendi ; tempus custodiendi, et tempus abjiciendi.

3:6 A time to get, and a time to lose. A time to keep, and a time to cast away.

3:7 Tempus scindendi, et tempus consuendi ; tempus tacendi, et tempus loquendi.

3:7 A time to rend, and a time to sew. A time to keep silence, and a time to speak.

3:8 Tempus dilectionis, et tempus odii ; tempus belli, et tempus pacis.

3:8 A time of love, and a time of hatred. A time of war, and a time of peace.

3:9 Quid habet amplius homo de labore suo ?

3:9 What hath man more of his labour?

3:10 Vidi afflictionem quam dedit Deus filiis hominum, ut distendantur in ea.

3:10 I have seen the trouble, which God hath given the sons of men to be exercised in it.

3:11 Cuncta fecit bona in tempore suo, et mundum tradidit disputationi eorum, ut non inveniat homo opus quod operatus est Deus ab initio usque ad finem.

3:11 He hath made all things good in their time, and hath delivered the world to their consideration, so that man cannot find out the work which God hath made from the beginning to the end.

3:12 Et cognovi quod non esset melius nisi lætari, et facere bene in vita sua ;

3:12 And I have known that there was no better thing than to rejoice, and to do well in this life.

3:13 omnis enim homo qui comedit et bibit, et videt bonum de labore suo, hoc donum Dei est.

3:13 For every man that eateth and drinketh, and seeth good of his labour, this is the gift of God.

3:14 Didici quod omnia opera quæ fecit Deus perseverent in perpetuum ; non possumus eis quidquam addere, nec auferre, quæ fecit Deus ut timeatur.

3:14 I have learned that all the works which God hath made, continue for ever: we cannot add any thing, nor take away from those things which God hath made that he may be feared.

3:15 Quod factum est, ipsum permanet ; quæ futura sunt jam fuerunt, et Deus instaurat quod abiit.

3:15 That which hath been made, the same continueth: the things that shall be, have already been: and God restoreth that which is past.

3:16 Vidi sub sole in loco judicii impietatem, et in loco justitiæ iniquitatem :

3:16 I saw under the sun in the place of judgment wickedness, and in the place of justice iniquity.

3:17 et dixi in corde meo : Justum et impium judicabit Deus, et tempus omnis rei tunc erit.

3:17 And I said in my heart: God shall judge both the just and the wicked, and then shall be the time of every thing.

3:18 Dixi in corde meo de filiis hominum, ut probaret eos Deus, et ostenderet similes esse bestiis.

3:18 I said in my heart concerning the sons of men, that God would prove them, and shew them to be like beasts.

3:19 Idcirco unus interitus est hominis et jumentorum, et æqua utriusque conditio. Sicut moritur homo, sic et illa moriuntur. Similiter spirant omnia, et nihil habet homo jumento amplius : cuncta subjacent vanitati,

3:19 Therefore the death of man, and of beasts is one, and the condition of them both is equal: as man dieth, so they also die: all things breathe alike, and man hath nothing more than beast: all things are subject to vanity.

3:20 et omnia pergunt ad unum locum. De terra facta sunt, et in terram pariter revertuntur.

3:20 And all things go to one place: of earth they were made, and into earth they return together.

3:21 Quis novit si spiritus filiorum Adam ascendat sursum, et si spiritus jumentorum descendat deorsum ?

3:21 Who knoweth if the spirit of the children of Adam ascend upward, and if the spirit of the beasts descend downward?

3:22 Et deprehendi nihil esse melius quam lætari hominem in opere suo, et hanc esse partem illius. Quis enim eum adducet ut post se futura cognoscat ?

3:22 And I have found that nothing is better than for a man to rejoice in his work, and that this is his portion. For who shall bring him to know the things that shall be after him?

Chapter 4

4:1 Verti me ad alia, et vidi calumnias quæ sub sole geruntur, et lacrimas innocentium, et neminem consolatorem, nec posse resistere eorum violentiæ, cunctorum auxilio destitutos,

4:1 I turned myself to other things, and I saw the oppressions that are done under the sun, and the tears of the innocent, and they had no comforter; and they were not able to resist their violence, being destitute of help from any.

4:2 et laudavi magis mortuos quam viventes ;

4:2 And I praised the dead rather than the living:

4:3 et feliciorem utroque judicavi qui necdum natus est, nec vidit mala quæ sub sole fiunt.

4:3 And I judged him happier than them both, that is not yet born, nor hath seen the evils that are done under the sun.

4:4 Rursum contemplatus sum omnes labores hominum, et industrias animadverti patere invidiæ proximi ; et in hoc ergo vanitas et cura superflua est.

4:4 Again I considered all the labours of men, and I remarked that their industries are exposed to the envy of their neighbour: so in this also there is vanity, and fruitless care.

4:5 Stultus complicat manus suas, et comedit carnes suas, dicens :

4:5 The fool foldeth his hands together, and eateth his own flesh, saying:

4:6 Melior est pugillus cum requie, quam plena utraque manus cum labore et afflictione animi.

4:6 Better is a handful with rest, than both hands full with labour, and vexation of mind.

4:7 Considerans, reperi et aliam vanitatem sub sole.

4:7 Considering I found also another vanity under the sun:

4:8 Unus est, et secundum non habet, non filium, non fratrem, et tamen laborare non cessat, nec satiantur oculi ejus divitiis ; nec recogitat, dicens : Cui laboro, et fraudo animam meam bonis ? In hoc quoque vanitas est et afflictio pessima.

4:8 There is but one, and he hath not a second, no child, no brother, and yet he ceaseth not to labour, neither are his eyes satisfied with riches, neither doth he reflect, saying: For whom do I labour, and defraud my soul of good things? in this also is vanity, and a grievous vexation.

4:9 Melius est ergo duos esse simul quam unum ; habent enim emolumentum societatis suæ.

4:9 It is better therefore that two should be together, than one: for they have the advantage of their society:

4:10 Si unus ceciderit, ab altero fulcietur. Væ soli, quia cum ceciderit, non habet sublevantem se.

4:10 If one fall he shall be supported by the other: woe to him that is alone, for when he falleth, he hath none to lift him up.

4:11 Et si dormierint duo, fovebuntur mutuo ; unus quomodo calefiet ?

4:11 And if two lie together, they shall warm one another: how shall one alone be warmed?

4:12 Et si quispiam prævaluerit contra unum, duo resistunt ei ; funiculus triplex difficile rumpitur.

4:12 And if a man prevail against one, two shall withstand him: a threefold cord is not easily broken.

4:13 Melior est puer pauper et sapiens, rege sene et stulto, qui nescit prævidere in posterum.

4:13 Better is a child that is poor and wise, than a king that is old and foolish, who knoweth not to foresee for hereafter.

4:14 Quod de carcere catenisque interdum quis egrediatur ad regnum ; et alius, natus in regno, inopia consumatur.

4:14 Because out of prison and chains sometimes a man cometh forth to a kingdom: and another born king is consumed with poverty.

4:15 Vidi cunctos viventes qui ambulant sub sole cum adolescente secundo, qui consurget pro eo.

4:15 I saw all men living, that walk under the sun with the second young man, who shall rise up in his place.

4:16 Infinitus numerus est populi omnium qui fuerunt ante eum, et qui postea futuri sunt non lætabuntur in eo ; sed et hoc vanitas et afflictio spiritus.

4:16 The number of the people, of all that were before him is infinite: and they that shall come afterwards, shall not rejoice in him: but this also is vanity, and vexation of spirit.

4:17 Custodi pedem tuum ingrediens domum Dei, et appropinqua ut audias. Multo enim melior est obedientia quam stultorum victimæ, qui nesciunt quid faciunt mali.

4:17 Keep thy foot, when thou goest into the house of God, and draw nigh to hear. For much better is obedience, than the victims of fools, who know not what evil they do.

Chapter 5

5:1 Ne temere quid loquaris, neque cor tuum sit velox ad proferendum sermonem coram Deo. Deus enim in cælo, et tu super terram ; idcirco sint pauci sermones tui.

5:1 Speak not any thing rashly, and let not thy heart be hasty to utter a word before God. For God is in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few.

5:2 Multas curas sequuntur somnia, et in multis sermonibus invenietur stultitia.

5:2 Dreams follow many cares: and in many words shall be found folly.

5:3 Si quid vovisti Deo, ne moreris reddere : displicet enim ei infidelis et stulta promissio, sed quodcumque voveris redde :

5:3 If thou hast vowed any thing to God, defer not to pay it: for an unfaithful and foolish promise displeaseth him: but whatsoever thou hast vowed, pay it.

5:4 multoque melius est non vovere, quam post votum promissa non reddere.

5:4 And it is much better not to vow, than after a vow not to perform the things promised.

5:5 Ne dederis os tuum ut peccare facias carnem tuam, neque dicas coram angelo : Non est providentia : ne forte iratus Deus contra sermones tuos dissipet cuncta opera manuum tuarum.

5:5 Give not thy mouth to cause thy flesh to sin: and say not before the angel: There is no providence: lest God be angry at thy words, and destroy all the works of thy hands.

5:6 Ubi multa sunt somnia, plurimæ sunt vanitates, et sermones innumeri ; tu vero Deum time.

5:6 Where there are many dreams, there are many vanities, and words without number: but do thou fear God.

5:7 Si videris calumnias egenorum, et violenta judicia, et subverti justitiam in provincia, non mireris super hoc negotio : quia excelso excelsior est alius, et super hos quoque eminentiores sunt alii ;

5:7 If thou shalt see the oppressions of the poor, and violent judgments, and justice perverted in the province, wonder not at this matter: for he that is high hath another higher, and there are others still higher than these:

5:8 et insuper universæ terræ rex imperat servienti.

5:8 Moreover there is the king that reigneth over all the land subject to him.

5:9 Avarus non implebitur pecunia, et qui amat divitias fructum non capiet ex eis ; et hoc ergo vanitas.

5:9 A covetous man shall not be satisfied with money: and he that loveth riches shall reap no fruit from them: so this also is vanity.

5:10 Ubi multæ sunt opes, multi et qui comedunt eas. Et quid prodest possessori, nisi quod cernit divitias oculis suis ?

5:10 Where there are great riches, there are also many to eat them. And what doth it profit the owner, but that he seeth the riches with his eyes?

5:11 Dulcis est somnus operanti, sive parum sive multum comedat ; saturitas autem divitis non sinit eum dormire.

5:11 Sleep is sweet to a labouring man, whether he eat little or much: but the fulness of the rich will not suffer him to sleep.

5:12 Est et alia infirmitas pessima quam vidi sub sole : divitiæ conservatæ in malum domini sui.

5:12 There is also another grievous evil, which I have seen under the sun: riches kept to the hurt of the owner.

5:13 Pereunt enim in afflictione pessima : generavit filium qui in summa egestate erit.

5:13 For they are lost with very great affliction: he hath begotten a son, who shall be in extremity of want.

5:14 Sicut egressus est nudus de utero matris suæ, sic revertetur, et nihil auferet secum de labore suo.

5:14 As he came forth naked from his mother's womb, so shall he return, and shall take nothing away with him of his labour.

5:15 Miserabilis prorsus infirmitas : quomodo venit, sic revertetur. Quid ergo prodest ei quod laboravit in ventum ?

5:15 A most deplorable evil: as he came, so shall he return. What then doth it profit him that he hath laboured for the wind?

5:16 cunctis diebus vitæ suæ comedit in tenebris, et in curis multis, et in ærumna atque tristitia.

5:16 All the days of his life he eateth in darkness, and in many cares, and in misery, and sorrow.

5:17 Hoc itaque visum est mihi bonum, ut comedat quis et bibat, et fruatur lætitia ex labore suo quo laboravit ipse sub sole, numero dierum vitæ suæ quos dedit ei Deus ; et hæc est pars illius.

5:17 This therefore hath seemed good to me, that a man should eat and drink, and enjoy the fruit of his labour, wherewith he hath laboured under the sun, all the days of his life, which God hath given him: and this is his portion.

5:18 Et omni homini cui dedit Deus divitias atque substantiam, potestatemque ei tribuit ut comedat ex eis, et fruatur parte sua, et lætetur de labore suo : hoc est donum Dei.

5:18 And every man to whom God hath given riches, and substance, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to enjoy his portion, and to rejoice of his labour: this is the gift of God.

5:19 Non enim satis recordabitur dierum vitæ suæ, eo quod Deus occupet deliciis cor ejus.

5:19 For he shall not much remember the days of his life, because God entertaineth his heart with delight.

Chapter 6

6:1 Est et aliud malum quod vidi sub sole, et quidem frequens apud homines :

6:1 There is also another evil, which I have seen under the sun, and that frequent among men:

6:2 vir cui dedit Deus divitias, et substantiam, et honorem, et nihil deest animæ suæ ex omnibus quæ desiderat ; nec tribuit ei potestatem Deus ut comedat ex eo, sed homo extraneus vorabit illud : hoc vanitas et miseria magna est.

6:2 A man to whom God hath given riches, and substance, and honour, and his soul wanteth nothing of all that he desireth: yet God doth not give him power to eat thereof, but a stranger shall eat it up. This is vanity and a great misery.

6:3 Si genuerit quispiam centum liberos, et vixerit multos annos, et plures dies ætatis habuerit, et anima illius non utatur bonis substantiæ suæ, sepulturaque careat : de hoc ergo pronuntio quod melior illo sit abortivus.

6:3 If a man beget a hundred children, and live many years, and attain to a great age, and his soul make no use of the goods of his substance, and he be without burial: of this man I pronounce, that the untimely born is better than he.

6:4 Frustra enim venit, et pergit ad tenebras, et oblivione delebitur nomen ejus.

6:4 For he came in vain, and goeth to darkness, and his name shall be wholly forgotten.

6:5 Non vidit solem, neque cognovit distantiam boni et mali.

6:5 He hath not seen the sun, nor known the distance of good and evil:

6:6 Etiam si duobus millibus annis vixerit, et non fuerit perfruitus bonis, nonne ad unum locum properant omnia ?

6:6 Although he lived two thousand years, and hath not enjoyed good things: do not all make haste to one place?

6:7 Omnis labor hominis in ore ejus ; sed anima ejus non implebitur.

6:7 All the labour of man is for his mouth, but his soul shall not be filled.

6:8 Quid habet amplius sapiens a stulto ? et quid pauper, nisi ut pergat illuc ubi est vita ?

6:8 What hath the wise man more than the fool? and what the poor man, but to go thither, where there is life?

6:9 Melius est videre quod cupias, quam desiderare quod nescias. Sed et hoc vanitas est, et præsumptio spiritus.

6:9 Better it is to see what thou mayst desire, than to desire that which thou canst not know. But this also is vanity, and presumption of spirit.

6:10 Qui futurus est, jam vocatum est nomen ejus ; et scitur quod homo sit, et non possit contra fortiorem se in judicio contendere.

6:10 He that shall be, his name is already called: and it is known, that he is a man, and cannot contend in judgment with him that is stronger than himself.

6:11 Verba sunt plurima, multamque in disputando habentia vanitatem.

6:11 There are many words that have much vanity in disputing.

Chapter 7

7:1 Quid necesse est homini majora se quærere, cum ignoret quid conducat sibi in vita sua, numero dierum peregrinationis suæ, et tempore quod velut umbra præterit ? aut quis ei poterit indicare quod post eum futurum sub sole sit ?

7:1 What needeth a man to seek things that are above him, whereas he knoweth not what is profitable for him in his life, in all the days of his pilgrimage, and the time that passeth like a shadow? Or who can tell him what shall be after him under the sun?

7:2 Melius est nomen bonum quam unguenta pretiosa, et dies mortis die nativitatis.

7:2 A good name is better than precious ointments: and the day of death than the day of one's birth.

7:3 Melius est ire ad domum luctus quam ad domum convivii ; in illa enim finis cunctorum admonetur hominum, et vivens cogitat quid futurum sit.

7:3 It is better to go to the house of mourning, than to the house of feasting: for in that we are put in mind of the end of all, and the living thinketh what is to come.

7:4 Melior est ira risu, quia per tristitiam vultus corrigitur animus delinquentis.

7:4 Anger is better than laughter: because by the sadness of the countenance the mind of the offender is corrected.

7:5 Cor sapientium ubi tristitia est, et cor stultorum ubi lætitia.

7:5 The heart of the wise is where there is mourning, and the heart of fools where there is mirth.

7:6 Melius est a sapiente corripi, quam stultorum adulatione decipi ;

7:6 It is better to be rebuked by a wise man, than to be deceived by the flattery of fools.

7:7 quia sicut sonitus spinarum ardentium sub olla, sic risus stulti. Sed et hoc vanitas.

7:7 For as the crackling of thorns burning under a pot, so is the laughter of a fool: now this also is vanity.

7:8 Calumnia conturbat sapientem, et perdet robur cordis illius.

7:8 Oppression troubleth the wise, and shall destroy the strength of his heart.

7:9 Melior est finis orationis quam principium. Melior est patiens arrogante.

7:9 Better is the end of a speech than the beginning. Better is the patient man than the presumptuous.

7:10 Ne sis velox ad irascendum, quia ira in sinu stulti requiescit.

7:10 Be not quickly angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of a fool.

7:11 Ne dicas : Quid putas causæ est quod priora tempora meliora fuere quam nunc sunt ? stulta enim est hujuscemodi interrogatio.

7:11 Say not: What thinkest thou is the cause that former times were better than they are now? for this manner of question is foolish.

7:12 Utilior est sapientia cum divitiis, et magis prodest videntibus solem.

7:12 Wisdom with riches is more profitable, and bringeth more advantage to them that see the sun.

7:13 Sicut enim protegit sapientia, sic protegit pecunia ; hoc autem plus habet eruditio et sapientia, quod vitam tribuunt possessori suo.

7:13 For as wisdom is a defence, so money is a defence: but learning and wisdom excel in this, that they give life to him that possesseth them.

7:14 Considera opera Dei, quod nemo possit corrigere quem ille despexerit.

7:14 Consider the works of God, that no man can correct whom he hath despised.

7:15 In die bona fruere bonis, et malam diem præcave ; sicut enim hanc, sic et illam fecit Deus, ut non inveniat homo contra eum justas querimonias.

7:15 In the good day enjoy good things, and beware beforehand of the evil day: for God hath made both the one and the other, that man may not find against him any just complaint.

7:16 Hæc quoque vidi in diebus vanitatis meæ : justus perit in justitia sua, et impius multo vivit tempore in malitia sua.

7:16 These things also I saw in the days of my vanity: A just man perisheth in his justice, and a wicked man liveth a long time in his wickedness.

7:17 Noli esse justus multum, neque plus sapias quam necesse est, ne obstupescas.

7:17 Be not over just: and be not more wise than is necessary, lest thou become stupid.

7:18 Ne impie agas multum, et noli esse stultus, ne moriaris in tempore non tuo.

7:18 Be not overmuch wicked: and be not foolish, lest thou die before thy time.

7:19 Bonum est te sustentare justum : sed et ab illo ne subtrahas manum tuam ; quia qui timet Deum nihil negligit.

7:19 It is good that thou shouldst hold up the just, yea and from him withdraw not thy hand: for he that feareth God, neglecteth nothing.

7:20 Sapientia confortavit sapientem super decem principes civitatis ;

7:20 Wisdom hath strengthened the wise more than ten princes of the city.

7:21 non est enim homo justus in terra qui faciat bonum et non peccet.

7:21 For there is no just man upon earth, that doth good, and sinneth not.

7:22 Sed et cunctis sermonibus qui dicuntur ne accomodes cor tuum, ne forte audias servum tuum maledicentem tibi ;

7:22 But do not apply thy heart to all words that are spoken: lest perhaps thou hear thy servant reviling thee.

7:23 scit enim conscientia tua quia et tu crebro maledixisti aliis.

7:23 For thy conscience knoweth that thou also hast often spoken evil of others.

7:24 Cuncta tentavi in sapientia. Dixi : Sapiens efficiar : et ipsa longius recessit a me,

7:24 I have tried all things in wisdom. I have said: I will be wise: and it departed farther from me,

7:25 multo magis quam erat. Et alta profunditas, quis inveniet eam ?

7:25 Much more than it was: it is a great depth, who shall find it out?

7:26 Lustravi universa animo meo, ut scirem et considerarem, et quærerem sapientiam, et rationem, et ut cognoscerem impietatem stulti, et errorem imprudentium :

7:26 I have surveyed all things with my mind, to know, and consider, and seek out wisdom and reason: and to know the wickedness of the fool, and the error of the imprudent:

7:27 et inveni amariorem morte mulierem, quæ laqueus venatorum est, et sagena cor ejus ; vincula sunt manus illius. Qui placet Deo effugiet illam ; qui autem peccator est capietur ab illa.

7:27 And I have found a woman more bitter than death, who is the hunter's snare, and her heart is a net, and her hands are bands. He that pleaseth God shall escape from her: but he that is a sinner, shall be caught by her.

7:28 Ecce hoc inveni, dixit Ecclesiastes, unum et alterum ut invenirem rationem,

7:28 Lo this have I found, said Ecclesiastes, weighing one thing after another, that I might find out the account,

7:29 quam adhuc quærit anima mea, et non inveni. Virum de mille unum reperi ; mulierem ex omnibus non inveni.

7:29 Which yet my soul seeketh, and I have not found it. One man among a thousand I have found, a woman among them all I have not found.

7:30 Solummodo hoc inveni, quod fecerit Deus hominem rectum, et ipse se infinitis miscuerit quæstionibus. Quis talis ut sapiens est ? et quis cognovit solutionem verbi ?

7:30 Only this I have found, that God made man right, and he hath entangled himself with an infinity of questions. Who is as the wise man? and who hath known the resolution of the word?

Chapter 8

8:1 Sapientia hominis lucet in vultu ejus, et potentissimus faciem illius commutabit.

8:1 The wisdom of a man shineth in his countenance, and the most mighty will change his face.

8:2 Ego os regis observo, et præcepta juramenti Dei.

8:2 I observe the mouth of the king, and the commandments of the oath of God.

8:3 Ne festines recedere a facie ejus, neque permaneas in opere malo : quia omne quod voluerit faciet.

8:3 Be not hasty to depart from his face, and do not continue in an evil work: for he will do all that pleaseth him:

8:4 Et sermo illius potestate plenus est, nec dicere ei quisquam potest : Quare ita facis ?

8:4 And his word is full of power: neither can any man say to him: Why dost thou so?

8:5 Qui custodit præceptum non experietur quidquam mali. Tempus et responsionem cor sapientis intelligit.

8:5 He that keepeth the commandment, shall find no evil. The heart of a wiser man understandeth time and answer.

8:6 Omni negotio tempus est, et opportunitas : et multa hominis afflictio,

8:6 There is a time and opportunity for every business, and great affliction for man:

8:7 quia ignorat præterita, et futura nullo scire potest nuntio.

8:7 Because he is ignorant of things past, and things to come he cannot know by any messenger.

8:8 Non est in hominis potestate prohibere spiritum, nec habet potestatem in die mortis : nec sinitur quiescere ingruente bello, neque salvabit impietas impium.

8:8 It is not in man's power to stop the spirit, neither hath he power in the day of death, neither is he suffered to rest when war is at hand, neither shall wickedness save the wicked.

8:9 Omnia hæc consideravi, et dedi cor meum in cunctis operibus quæ fiunt sub sole. Interdum dominatur homo homini in malum suum.

8:9 All these things I have considered, and applied my heart to all the works that are done under the sun. Sometimes one man ruleth over another to his own hurt.

8:10 Vidi impios sepultos, qui etiam cum adhuc viverent in loco sancto erant, et laudabantur in civitate quasi justorum operum. Sed et hoc vanitas est.

8:10 I saw the wicked buried: who also when they were yet living were in the holy place, and were praised in the city as men of just works: but this also is vanity.

8:11 Etenim quia non profertur cito contra malos sententia, absque timore ullo filii hominum perpetrant mala.

8:11 For because sentence is not speedily pronounced against the evil, the children of men commit evils without any fear.

8:12 Attamen peccator ex eo quod centies facit malum, et per patientiam sustentatur ; ego cognovi quod erit bonum timentibus Deum, qui verentur faciem ejus.

8:12 But though a sinner do evil a hundred times, and by patience be borne withal, I know from thence that it shall be well with them that fear God, who dread his face.

8:13 Non sit bonum impio, nec prolongentur dies ejus, sed quasi umbra transeant qui non timent faciem Domini.

8:13 But let it not be well with the wicked, neither let his days be prolonged, but as a shadow let them pass away that fear not the face of the Lord.

8:14 Est et alia vanitas quæ fit super terram : sunt justi quibus mala proveniunt quasi opera egerint impiorum : et sunt impii qui ita securi sunt quasi justorum facta habeant. Sed et hoc vanissimum judico.

8:14 There is also another vanity, which is done upon the earth. There are just men to whom evils happen, as though they had done the works of the wicked: and there are wicked men, who are as secure as though they had the deeds of the just: but this also I judge most vain.

8:15 Laudavi igitur lætitiam ; quod non esset homini bonum sub sole, nisi quod comederet, et biberet, atque gauderet, et hoc solum secum auferret de labore suo, in diebus vitæ suæ quos dedit ei Deus sub sole.

8:15 Therefore I commended mirth, because there was no good for a man under the sun, but to eat, and drink, and be merry, and that he should take nothing else with him of his labour in the days of his life, which God hath given him under the sun.

8:16 Et apposui cor meum ut scirem sapientiam, et intelligerem distentionem quæ versatur in terra. Est homo qui diebus et noctibus somnum non capit oculis.

8:16 And I applied my heart to know wisdom, and to understand the distraction that is upon earth: for there are some that day and night take no sleep with their eyes.

8:17 Et intellexi quod omnium operum Dei nullam possit homo invenire rationem eorum quæ fiunt sub sole ; et quanto plus laboraverit ad quærendum, tanto minus inveniat : etiam si dixerit sapiens se nosse, non poterit reperire.

8:17 And I understood that man can find no reason of all those works of God that are done under the sun: and the more he shall labour to seek, so much the less shall he find: yea, though the wise man shall say, that he knoweth it, he shall not be able to find it.

Chapter 9

9:1 Omnia hæc tractavi in corde meo, ut curiose intelligerem. Sunt justi atque sapientes, et opera eorum in manu Dei ; et tamen nescit homo utrum amore an odio dignus sit.

9:1 All these things have I considered in my heart, that I might carefully understand them: there are just men and wise men, and their works are in the hand of God: and yet man knoweth not whether he be worthy of love, or hatred:

9:2 Sed omnia in futurum servantur incerta, eo quod universa æque eveniant justo et impio, bono et malo, mundo et immundo, immolanti victimas et sacrificia contemnenti. Sicut bonus, sic et peccator ; ut perjurus, ita et ille qui verum dejerat.

9:2 But all things are kept uncertain for the time to come, because all things equally happen to the just and to the wicked, to the good and to the evil, to the clean and to the unclean, to him that offereth victims, and to him that despiseth sacrifices. As the good is, so also is the sinner: as the perjured, so he also that sweareth truth.

9:3 Hoc est pessimum inter omnia quæ sub sole fiunt : quia eadem cunctis eveniunt. Unde et corda filiorum hominum implentur malitia et contemptu in vita sua, et post hæc ad inferos deducentur.

9:3 This is a very great evil among all things that are done under the sun, that the same things happen to all men: whereby also the hearts of the children of men are filled with evil, and with contempt while they live, and afterwards they shall be brought down to hell.

9:4 Nemo est qui semper vivat, et qui hujus rei habeat fiduciam ; melior est canis vivus leone mortuo.

9:4 There is no man that liveth always, or that hopeth for this: a living dog is better than a dead lion.

9:5 Viventes enim sciunt se esse morituros ; mortui vero nihil noverunt amplius, nec habent ultra mercedem, quia oblivioni tradita est memoria eorum.

9:5 For the living know that they shall die, but the dead know nothing more, neither have they a reward any more: for the memory of them is forgotten.

9:6 Amor quoque, et odium, et invidiæ simul perierunt ; nec habent partem in hoc sæculo, et in opere quod sub sole geritur.

9:6 Their love also, and their hatred, and their envy are all perished, neither have they any part in this world, and in the work that is done under the sun.

9:7 Vade ergo, et comede in lætitia panem tuum, et bibe cum gaudio vinum tuum, quia Deo placent opera tua.

9:7 Go then, and eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with gladness: because thy works please God.

9:8 Omni tempore sint vestimenta tua candida, et oleum de capite tuo non deficiat.

9:8 At all times let thy garments be white, and let not oil depart from thy head.

9:9 Perfruere vita cum uxore quam diligis, cunctis diebus vitæ instabilitatis tuæ, qui dati sunt tibi sub sole omni tempore vanitatis tuæ : hæc est enim pars in vita et in labore tuo quo laboras sub sole.

9:9 Live joyfully with the wife whom thou lovest, all the days of thy unsteady life, which are given to thee under the sun, all the time of thy vanity: for this is thy portion in life, and in thy labour wherewith thou labourest under the sun.

9:10 Quodcumque facere potest manus tua, instanter operare, quia nec opus, nec ratio, nec sapientia, nec scientia erunt apud inferos, quo tu properas.

9:10 Whatsoever thy hand is able to do, do it earnestly: for neither work, nor reason, nor wisdom, nor knowledge shall be in hell, whither thou art hastening.

9:11 Verti me ad aliud, et vidi sub sole nec velocium esse cursum, nec fortium bellum, nec sapientium panem, nec doctorum divitias, nec artificum gratiam ; sed tempus casumque in omnibus.

9:11 I turned me to another thing, and I saw that under the sun, the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, nor bread to the wise, nor riches to the learned, nor favour to the skilful: but time and chance in all.

9:12 Nescit homo finem suum ; sed sicut pisces capiuntur hamo, et sicut aves laqueo comprehenduntur, sic capiuntur homines in tempore malo, cum eis extemplo supervenerit.

9:12 Man knoweth not his own end: but as fishes are taken with the hook, and as birds are caught with the snare, so men are taken in the evil time, when it shall suddenly come upon them.

9:13 Hanc quoque sub sole vidi sapientiam, et probavi maximam :

9:13 This wisdom also I have seen under the sun, and it seemed to me to be very great:

9:14 civitas parva, et pauci in ea viri ; venit contra eam rex magnus, et vallavit eam, exstruxitque munitiones per gyrum, et perfecta est obsidio.

9:14 A little city, and few men in it: there came against it a great king, and invested it, and built bulwarks round about it, and the siege was perfect.

9:15 Inventusque est in ea vir pauper et sapiens, et liberavit urbem per sapientiam suam ; et nullus deinceps recordatus est hominis illius pauperis.

9:15 Now there was found in it a man poor and wise, and he delivered the city by his wisdom, and no man afterward remembered that poor man.

9:16 Et dicebam ego meliorem esse sapientiam fortitudine. Quomodo ergo sapientia pauperis contempta est, et verba ejus non sunt audita ?

9:16 And I said that wisdom is better than strength: how then is the wisdom of the poor man slighted, and his words not heard?

9:17 Verba sapientium audiuntur in silentio, plus quam clamor principis inter stultos.

9:17 The words of the wise are heard in silence, more than the cry of a prince among fools.

9:18 Melior est sapientia quam arma bellica ; et qui in uno peccaverit, multa bona perdet.

9:18 Better is wisdom, than weapons of war: and he that shall offend in one, shall lose many good things.

Chapter 10

10:1 Muscæ morientes perdunt suavitatem unguenti. Pretiosior est sapientia et gloria, parva et ad tempus stultitia.

10:1 Dying flies spoil the sweetness of the ointment. Wisdom and glory is more precious than a small and shortlived folly.

10:2 Cor sapientis in dextera ejus, et cor stulti in sinistra illius.

10:2 The heart of a wise man is in his right hand, and the heart of a fool is in his left hand.

10:3 Sed et in via stultus ambulans, cum ipse insipiens sit, omnes stultos æstimat.

10:3 Yea, and the fool when he walketh in the way, whereas he himself is a fool, esteemeth all men fools.

10:4 Si spiritus potestatem habentis ascenderit super te, locum tuum ne demiseris, quia curatio faciet cessare peccata maxima.

10:4 If the spirit of him that hath power, ascend upon thee, leave not thy place: because care will make the greatest sins to cease.

10:5 Est malum quod vidi sub sole, quasi per errorem egrediens a facie principis :

10:5 There is an evil that I have seen under the sun, as it were by an error proceeding from the face of the prince:

10:6 positum stultum in dignitate sublimi, et divites sedere deorsum.

10:6 A fool set in high dignity, and the rich sitting beneath.

10:7 Vidi servos in equis, et principes ambulantes super terram quasi servos.

10:7 I have seen servants upon horses: and princes walking on the ground as servants.

10:8 Qui fodit foveam incidet in eam, et qui dissipat sepem mordebit eum coluber.

10:8 He that diggeth a pit, shall fall into it: and he that breaketh a hedge, a serpent shall bite him.

10:9 Qui transfert lapides affligetur in eis, et qui scindit ligna vulnerabitur ab eis.

10:9 He that removeth stones, shall be hurt by them: and he that cutteth trees, shall be wounded by them.

10:10 Si retusum fuerit ferrum, et hoc non ut prius, sed hebetatum fuerit, multo labore exacuetur, et post industriam sequetur sapientia.

10:10 If the iron be blunt, and be not as before, but be made blunt, with much labour it shall be sharpened: and after industry shall follow wisdom.

10:11 Si mordeat serpens in silentio, nihil eo minus habet qui occulte detrahit.

10:11 If a serpent bite in silence, he is nothing better that backbiteth secretly.

10:12 Verba oris sapientis gratia, et labia insipientis præcipitabunt eum ;

10:12 The words of the mouth of a wise man are grace: but the lips of a fool shall throw him down headlong.

10:13 initium verborum ejus stultitia, et novissimum oris illius error pessimus.

10:13 The beginning of his words is folly, and the end of his talk is a mischievous error.

10:14 Stultus verba multiplicat. Ignorat homo quid ante se fuerit ; et quid post se futurum sit, quis ei poterit indicare ?

10:14 A fool multiplieth words. A man cannot tell what hath been before him: and what shall be after him, who can tell him?

10:15 Labor stultorum affliget eos, qui nesciunt in urbem pergere.

10:15 The labour of fools shall afflict them that know not how to go to the city.

10:16 Væ tibi, terra, cujus rex puer est, et cujus principes mane comedunt.

10:16 Woe to thee, O land, when thy king is a child, and when the princes eat in the morning.

10:17 Beata terra cujus rex nobilis est, et cujus principes vescuntur in tempore suo, ad reficiendum, et non ad luxuriam.

10:17 Blessed is the land, whose king is noble, and whose princes eat in due season for refreshment, and not for riotousness.

10:18 In pigritiis humiliabitur contignatio, et in infirmitate manuum perstillabit domus.

10:18 By slothfulness a building shall be brought down, and through the weakness of hands, the house shall drop through.

10:19 In risum faciunt panem et vinum ut epulentur viventes ; et pecuniæ obediunt omnia.

10:19 For laughter they make bread, and wine that the living may feast: and all things obey money.

10:20 In cogitatione tua regi ne detrahas, et in secreto cubiculi tui ne maledixeris diviti : quia et aves cæli portabunt vocem tuam, et qui habet pennas annuntiabit sententiam.

10:20 Detract not the king, no not in thy thought; and speak not evil of the rich man in thy private chamber: because even the birds of the air will carry thy voice, and he that hath wings will tell what thou hast said.

Chapter 11

11:1 Mitte panem tuum super transeuntes aquas, quia post tempora multa invenies illum.

11:1 Cast thy bread upon the running waters: for after a long time thou shalt find it again.

11:2 Da partem septem necnon et octo, quia ignoras quid futurum sit mali super terram.

11:2 Give a portion to seven, and also to eight: for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.

11:3 Si repletæ fuerint nubes, imbrem super terram effundent. Si ceciderit lignum ad austrum aut ad aquilonem, in quocumque loco ceciderit, ibi erit.

11:3 If the clouds be full, they will pour out rain upon the earth. If the tree fall to the south, or to the north, in what place soever it shall fall, there shall it be.

11:4 Qui observat ventum non seminat ; et qui considerat nubes numquam metet.

11:4 He that observeth the wind, shall not sow: and he that considereth the clouds, shall never reap.

11:5 Quomodo ignoras quæ sit via spiritus, et qua ratione compingantur ossa in ventre prægnantis, sic nescis opera Dei, qui fabricator est omnium.

11:5 As thou knowest not what is the way of the spirit, nor how the bones are joined together in the womb of her that is with child: so thou knowest not the works of God, who is the maker of all.

11:6 Mane semina semen tuum, et vespere ne cesset manus tua : quia nescis quid magis oriatur, hoc aut illud ; et si utrumque simul, melius erit.

11:6 In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening let not thy hand cease: for thou knowest not which may rather spring up, this or that: and if both together, it shall be the better.

11:7 Dulce lumen, et delectabile est oculis videre solem.

11:7 The light is sweet, and it is delightful for the eyes to see the sun.

11:8 Si annis multis vixerit homo, et in his omnibus lætatus fuerit, meminisse debet tenebrosi temporis, et dierum multorum, qui cum venerint, vanitatis arguentur præterita.

11:8 If a man live many years, and have rejoiced in them all, he must remember the darksome time, and the many days: which when they shall come, the things past shall be accused of vanity.

11:9 Lætare ergo, juvenis, in adolescentia tua, et in bono sit cor tuum in diebus juventutis tuæ : et ambula in viis cordis tui, et in intuitu oculorum tuorum, et scito quod pro omnibus his adducet te Deus in judicium.

11:9 Rejoice therefore, O young man, in thy youth, and let thy heart be in that which is good in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thy heart, and in the sight of thy eyes: and know that for all these God will bring thee into judgment.

11:10 Aufer iram a corde tuo, et amove malitiam a carne tua : adolescentia enim et voluptas vana sunt.

11:10 Remove anger from thy heart, and put away evil from thy flesh. For youth and pleasure are vain.

Chapter 12

12:1 Memento Creatoris tui in diebus juventutis tuæ, antequam veniat tempus afflictionis, et appropinquent anni de quibus dicas : Non mihi placent ;

12:1 Remember thy Creator in the days of thy youth, before the time of affliction come, and the years draw nigh of which thou shalt say: They please me not:

12:2 antequam tenebrescat sol, et lumen, et luna, et stellæ, et revertantur nubes post pluviam ;

12:2 Before the sun, and the light, and the moon, and the stars be darkened, and the clouds return after the rain:

12:3 quando commovebuntur custodes domus, et nutabunt viri fortissimi, et otiosæ erunt molentes in minuto numero, et tenebrescent videntes per foramina ;

12:3 When the keepers of the house shall tremble, and the strong men shall stagger, and the grinders shall be idle in a small number, and they that look through the holes shall be darkened:

12:4 et claudent ostia in platea, in humilitate vocis molentis, et consurgent ad vocem volucris, et obsurdescent omnes filiæ carminis :

12:4 And they shall shut the doors in the street, when the grinder's voice shall be low, and they shall rise up at the voice of the bird, and all the daughters of music shall grow deaf.

12:5 excelsa quoque timebunt, et formidabunt in via. Florebit amygdalus, impinguabitur locusta, et dissipabitur capparis, quoniam ibit homo in domum æternitatis suæ, et circuibunt in platea plangentes.

12:5 And they shall fear high things, and they shall be afraid in the way, the almond tree shall flourish, the locust shall be made fat, and the caper tree shall be destroyed: because man shall go into the house of his eternity, and the mourners shall go round about in the street.

12:6 Antequam rumpatur funiculus argenteus, et recurrat vitta aurea, et conteratur hydria super fontem, et confringatur rota super cisternam,

12:6 Before the silver cord be broken, and the golden fillet shrink back, and the pitcher be crushed at the fountain, and the wheel be broken upon the cistern,

12:7 et revertatur pulvis in terram suam unde erat, et spiritus redeat ad Deum, qui dedit illum.

12:7 And the dust return into its earth, from whence it was, and the spirit return to God, who gave it.

12:8 Vanitas vanitatum, dixit Ecclesiastes, et omnia vanitas.

12:8 Vanity of vanities, said Ecclesiastes, and all things are vanity.

12:9 Cumque esset sapientissimus Ecclesiastes, docuit populum, et enarravit quæ fecerat ; et investigans composuit parabolas multas.

12:9 And whereas Ecclesiastes was very wise, he taught the people, and declared the things that he had done: and seeking out, he set forth many parables.

12:10 Quæsivit verba utilia, et conscripsit sermones rectissimos ac veritate plenos.

12:10 He sought profitable words, and wrote words most right, and full of truth.

12:11 Verba sapientium sicut stimuli, et quasi clavi in altum defixi, quæ per magistrorum consilium data sunt a pastore uno.

12:11 The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails deeply fastened in, which by the counsel of masters are given from one shepherd.

12:12 His amplius, fili mi, ne requiras. Faciendi plures libros nullus est finis ; frequensque meditatio, carnis afflictio est.

12:12 More than these, my son, require not. Of making many books there is no end: and much study is an affliction of the flesh.

12:13 Finem loquendi pariter omnes audiamus. Deum time, et mandata ejus observa : hoc est enim omnis homo,

12:13 Let us all hear together the conclusion of the discourse. Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is all man:

12:14 et cuncta quæ fiunt adducet Deus in judicium pro omni errato, sive bonum, sive malum illud sit.

12:14 And all things that are done, God will bring into judgment for every error, whether it be good or evil.

Song of Solomon

Chapter 1

1:1 Osculetur me osculo oris sui ; quia meliora sunt ubera tua vino,

1:1 Let him kiss me with the kiss of his mouth: for thy breasts are better than wine,

1:2 fragrantia unguentis optimis. Oleum effusum nomen tuum ; ideo adolescentulæ dilexerunt te.

1:2 Smelling sweet of the best ointments. Thy name is as oil poured out: therefore young maidens have loved thee.

1:3 Trahe me, post te curremus in odorem unguentorum tuorum. Introduxit me rex in cellaria sua ; exsultabimus et lætabimur in te, memores uberum tuorum super vinum. Recti diligunt te.

1:3 Draw me: we will run after thee to the odour of thy ointments. The king hath brought me into his storerooms: we will be glad and rejoice in thee, remembering thy breasts more than wine: the rightous love thee.

1:4 Nigra sum, sed formosa, filiæ Jerusalem, sicut tabernacula Cedar, sicut pelles Salomonis.

1:4 I am black but beautiful, O ye daughters of Jerusalem, as the tents of Cedar, as the curtains of Solomon.

1:5 Nolite me considerare quod fusca sim, quia decoloravit me sol. Filii matris meæ pugnaverunt contra me ; posuerunt me custodem in vineis : vineam meam non custodivi.

1:5 Do not consider me that I am brown, because the sun hath altered my colour: the sons of my mother have fought against me, they have made me the keeper in the vineyards: my vineyard I have not kept.

1:6 Indica mihi, quem diligit anima mea, ubi pascas, ubi cubes in meridie, ne vagari incipiam post greges sodalium tuorum.

1:6 Shew me, O thou whom my soul loveth, where thou feedest, where thou liest in the midday, lest I begin to wander after the flocks of thy companions.

1:7 Si ignoras te, o pulcherrima inter mulieres, egredere, et abi post vestigia gregum, et pasce hædos tuos juxta tabernacula pastorum.

1:7 If thou know not thyself, O fairest among women, go forth, and follow after the steps of the flocks, and feed thy kids beside the tents of the shepherds.

1:8 Equitatui meo in curribus Pharaonis assimilavi te, amica mea.

1:8 To my company of horsemen, in Pharao's chariots, have I likened thee, O my love.

1:9 Pulchræ sunt genæ tuæ sicut turturis ; collum tuum sicut monilia.

1:9 Thy cheeks are beautiful as the turtledove's, thy neck as jewels.

1:10 Murenulas aureas faciemus tibi, vermiculatas argento.

1:10 We will make thee chains of gold, inlaid with silver.

1:11 Dum esset rex in accubitu suo, nardus mea dedit odorem suum.

1:11 While the king was at his repose, my spikenard sent forth the odour thereof.

1:12 Fasciculus myrrhæ dilectus meus mihi ; inter ubera mea commorabitur.

1:12 A bundle of myrrh is my beloved to me, he shall abide between my breasts.

1:13 Botrus cypri dilectus meus mihi in vineis Engaddi.

1:13 A cluster of cypress my love is to me, in the vineyards of Engaddi.

1:14 Ecce tu pulchra es, amica mea ! ecce tu pulchra es ! Oculi tui columbarum.

1:14 Behold thou are fair, O my love, behold thou are fair, thy eyes are as those of doves.

1:15 Ecce tu pulcher es, dilecte mi, et decorus ! Lectulus noster floridus.

1:15 Behold thou art fair, my beloved, and comely. Our bed is flourishing.

1:16 Tigna domorum nostrarum cedrina, laquearia nostra cypressina.

1:16 The beams of our houses are of cedar, our rafters of cypress trees.

Chapter 2

2:1 Ego flos campi, et lilium convallium.

2:1 I am the flower of the field, and the lily of the valleys.

2:2 Sicut lilium inter spinas, sic amica mea inter filias.

2:2 As the lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters.

2:3 Sicut malus inter ligna silvarum, sic dilectus meus inter filios. Sub umbra illius quem desideraveram sedi, et fructus ejus dulcis gutturi meo.

2:3 As the apple tree among the trees of the woods, so is my beloved among the sons. I sat down under his shadow, whom I desired: and his fruit was sweet to my palate.

2:4 Introduxit me in cellam vinariam ; ordinavit in me caritatem.

2:4 He brought me into the cellar of wine, he set in order charity in me.

2:5 Fulcite me floribus, stipate me malis, quia amore langueo.

2:5 Stay me up with flowers, compass me about with apples: because I languish with love.

2:6 Læva ejus sub capite meo, et dextera illius amplexabitur me.

2:6 His left hand is under my head, and his right hand shall embrace me.

2:7 Adjuro vos, filiæ Jerusalem, per capreas cervosque camporum, ne suscitetis, neque evigilare faciatis dilectam, quoadusque ipsa velit.

2:7 I adjure you, O ye daughters of Jerusalem, by the roes, and the harts of the field, that you stir not up, nor make the beloved to awake, till she please.

2:8 Vox dilecti mei ; ecce iste venit, saliens in montibus, transiliens colles.

2:8 The voice of my beloved, behold he cometh leaping upon the mountains, skipping over the hills.

2:9 Similis est dilectus meus capreæ, hinnuloque cervorum. En ipse stat post parietem nostrum, respiciens per fenestras, prospiciens per cancellos.

2:9 My beloved is like a roe, or a young hart. Behold he standeth behind our wall, looking through the windows, looking through the lattices.

2:10 En dilectus meus loquitur mihi. Surge, propera, amica mea, columba mea, formosa mea, et veni :

2:10 Behold my beloved speaketh to me: Arise, make haste, my love, my dove, my beautiful one, and come.

2:11 jam enim hiems transiit ; imber abiit, et recessit.

2:11 For winter is now past, the rain is over and gone.

2:12 Flores apparuerunt in terra nostra ; tempus putationis advenit : vox turturis audita est in terra nostra ;

2:12 The flowers have appeared in our land, the time of pruning is come: the voice of the turtle is heard in our land:

2:13 ficus protulit grossos suos ; vineæ florentes dederunt odorem suum. Surge, amica mea, speciosa mea, et veni :

2:13 The fig tree hath put forth her green figs: the vines in flower yield their sweet smell. Arise, my love, my beautiful one, and come:

2:14 columba mea, in foraminibus petræ, in caverna maceriæ, ostende mihi faciem tuam, sonet vox tua in auribus meis : vox enim tua dulcis, et facies tua decora.

2:14 My dove in the clefts of the rock, in the hollow places of the wall, shew me thy face, let thy voice sound in my ears: for thy voice is sweet, and thy face comely.

2:15 Capite nobis vulpes parvulas quæ demoliuntur vineas : nam vinea nostra floruit.

2:15 Catch us the little foxes that destroy the vines: for our vineyard hath flourished.

2:16 Dilectus meus mihi, et ego illi, qui pascitur inter lilia,

2:16 My beloved to me, and I to him who feedeth among the lilies,

2:17 donec aspiret dies, et inclinentur umbræ. Revertere ; similis esto, dilecte mi, capreæ, hinnuloque cervorum super montes Bether.

2:17 Till the day break, and the shadows retire. Return: be like, my beloved, to a roe, or to a young hart upon the mountains of Bether.

Chapter 3

3:1 In lectulo meo, per noctes, quæsivi quem diligit anima mea : quæsivi illum, et non inveni.

3:1 In my bed by night I sought him whom my soul loveth: I sought him, and found him not.

3:2 Surgam, et circuibo civitatem : per vicos et plateas quæram quem diligit anima mea : quæsivi illum, et non inveni.

3:2 I will rise, and will go about the city: in the streets and the broad ways I will seek him whom my soul loveth: I sought him, and I found him not.

3:3 Invenerunt me vigiles qui custodiunt civitatem : Num quem diligit anima mea vidistis ?

3:3 The watchmen who keep the city, found me: Have you seen him, whom my soul loveth?

3:4 Paululum cum pertransissem eos, inveni quem diligit anima mea : tenui eum, nec dimittam, donec introducam illum in domum matris meæ, et in cubiculum genetricis meæ.

3:4 When I had a little passed by them, I found him whom my soul loveth: I held him: and I will not let him go, till I bring him into my mother's house, and into the chamber of her that bore me.

3:5 Adjuro vos, filiæ Jerusalem, per capreas cervosque camporum, ne suscitetis, neque evigilare faciatis dilectam, donec ipsa velit.

3:5 I adjure you, O daughters of Jerusalem, by the roes and the harts of the fields, that you stir not up, nor awake my beloved, till she please.

3:6 Quæ est ista quæ ascendit per desertum sicut virgula fumi ex aromatibus myrrhæ, et thuris, et universi pulveris pigmentarii ?

3:6 Who is she that goeth up by the desert, as a pillar of smoke of aromatical spices, of myrrh, and frankincense, and of all the powders of the perfumer?

3:7 En lectulum Salomonis sexaginta fortes ambiunt ex fortissimis Israël,

3:7 Behold threescore valiant ones of the most valiant of Israel, surrounded the bed of Solomon?

3:8 omnes tenentes gladios, et ad bella doctissimi : uniuscujusque ensis super femur suum propter timores nocturnos.

3:8 All holding swords, and most expert in war: every man's sword upon his thigh, because of fears in the night.

3:9 Ferculum fecit sibi rex Salomon de lignis Libani ;

3:9 King Solomon hath made him a litter of the wood of Libanus:

3:10 columnas ejus fecit argenteas, reclinatorium aureum, ascensum purpureum ; media caritate constravit, propter filias Jerusalem.

3:10 The pillars thereof he made of silver, the seat of gold, the going up of purple: the midst he covered with charity for the daughters of Jerusalem.

3:11 Egredimini et videte, filiæ Sion, regem Salomonem in diademate quo coronavit illum mater sua in die desponsationis illius, et in die lætitiæ cordis ejus.

3:11 Go forth, ye daughters of Sion, and see king Solomon in the diadem, wherewith his mother crowned him in the day of his espousal, in the day of the joy of his heart.

Chapter 4

4:1 Quam pulchra es, amica mea ! quam pulchra es ! Oculi tui columbarum, absque eo quod intrinsecus latet. Capilli tui sicut greges caprarum quæ ascenderunt de monte Galaad.

4:1 How beautiful art thou, my love, how beautiful art thou! thy eyes are doves' eyes, besides what is hid within. Thy hair is as flocks of goats, which come up from mount Galaad.

4:2 Dentes tui sicut greges tonsarum quæ ascenderunt de lavacro ; omnes gemellis fœtibus, et sterilis non est inter eas.

4:2 Thy teeth as flocks of sheep, that are shorn, which come up from the washing, all with twins, and there is none barren among them.

4:3 Sicut vitta coccinea labia tua, et eloquium tuum dulce. Sicut fragmen mali punici, ita genæ tuæ, absque eo quod intrinsecus latet.

4:3 Thy lips are as a scarlet lace: and thy speech sweet. Thy cheeks are as a piece of a pomegranate, besides that which lieth hid within.

4:4 Sicut turris David collum tuum, quæ ædificata est cum propugnaculis ; mille clypei pendent ex ea, omnis armatura fortium.

4:4 Thy neck, is as the tower of David, which is built with bulwarks: a thousand bucklers hang upon it, all the armour of valiant men.

4:5 Duo ubera tua sicut duo hinnuli, capreæ gemelli, qui pascuntur in liliis.

4:5 Thy two breasts like two young roes that are twins, which feed among the lilies.

4:6 Donec aspiret dies, et inclinentur umbræ, vadam ad montem myrrhæ, et ad collem thuris.

4:6 Till the day break, and the shadows retire, I will go to the mountain of myrrh, and to the hill of frankincense.

4:7 Tota pulchra es, amica mea, et macula non est in te.

4:7 Thou art all fair, O my love, and there is not a spot in thee.

4:8 Veni de Libano, sponsa mea : veni de Libano, veni, coronaberis : de capite Amana, de vertice Sanir et Hermon, de cubilibus leonum, de montibus pardorum.

4:8 Come from Libanus, my spouse, come from Libanus, come: thou shalt be crowned from the top of Amana, from the top of Sanir and Hermon, from the dens of the lions, from the mountains of the leopards.

4:9 Vulnerasti cor meum, soror mea, sponsa ; vulnerasti cor meum in uno oculorum tuorum, et in uno crine colli tui.

4:9 Thou hast wounded my heart, my sister, my spouse, thou hast wounded my heart with one of thy eyes, and with one hair of thy neck.

4:10 Quam pulchræ sunt mammæ tuæ, soror mea sponsa ! pulchriora sunt ubera tua vino, et odor unguentorum tuorum super omnia aromata.

4:10 How beautiful are thy breasts, my sister, my spouse! thy breasts are more beautiful than wine, and the sweet smell of thy ointments above all aromatical spices.

4:11 Favus distillans labia tua, sponsa ; mel et lac sub lingua tua : et odor vestimentorum tuorum sicut odor thuris.

4:11 Thy lips, my spouse, are as a dropping honeycomb, honey and milk are under thy tongue; and the smell of thy garments, as the smell of frankincense.

4:12 Hortus conclusus soror mea, sponsa, hortus conclusus, fons signatus.

4:12 My sister, my spouse, is a garden enclosed, a garden enclosed, a fountain sealed up.

4:13 Emissiones tuæ paradisus malorum punicorum, cum pomorum fructibus, cypri cum nardo.

4:13 Thy plants are a paradise of pomegranates with the fruits of the orchard. Cypress with spikenard.

4:14 Nardus et crocus, fistula et cinnamomum, cum universis lignis Libani ; myrrha et aloë, cum omnibus primis unguentis.

4:14 Spikenard and saffron, sweet cane and cinnamon, with all the trees of Libanus, myrrh and aloes with all the chief perfumes.

4:15 Fons hortorum, puteus aquarum viventium, quæ fluunt impetu de Libano.

4:15 The fountain of gardens: the well of living waters, which run with a strong stream from Libanus.

4:16 Surge, aquilo, et veni, auster : perfla hortum meum, et fluant aromata illius.

4:16 Arise, O north wind, and come, O south wind, blow through my garden, and let the aromatical spices thereof flow.

Chapter 5

5:1 Veniat dilectus meus in hortum suum, et comedat fructum pomorum suorum. Veni in hortum meum, soror mea, sponsa ; messui myrrham meam cum aromatibus meis ; comedi favum cum melle meo ; bibi vinum meum cum lacte meo ; comedite, amici, et bibite, et inebriamini, carissimi.

5:1 Let my beloved come into his garden, and eat the fruit of his apple trees. I am come into my garden, O my sister, my spouse, I have gathered my myrrh, with my aromatical spices: I have eaten the honeycomb with my honey, I have drunk my wine with my milk: eat, O friends, and drink, and be inebriated, my dearly beloved.

5:2 Ego dormio, et cor meum vigilat. Vox dilecti mei pulsantis : Aperi mihi, soror mea, amica mea, columba mea, immaculata mea, quia caput meum plenum est rore, et cincinni mei guttis noctium.

5:2 I sleep, and my heart watcheth: the voice of my beloved knocking: Open to me, my sister, my love, my dove, my undefiled: for my head is full of dew, and my locks of the drops of the nights.

5:3 Expoliavi me tunica mea : quomodo induar illa ? lavi pedes meos : quomodo inquinabo illos ?

5:3 I have put off my garment, how shall I put it on? I have washed my feet, how shall I defile them?

5:4 Dilectus meus misit manum suam per foramen, et venter meus intremuit ad tactum ejus.

5:4 My beloved put his hand through the key hole, and my bowels were moved at his touch.

5:5 Surrexi ut aperirem dilecto meo ; manus meæ stillaverunt myrrham, et digiti mei pleni myrrha probatissima.

5:5 I arose up to open to my beloved: my hands dropped with myrrh, and my fingers were full of the choicest myrrh.

5:6 Pessulum ostii mei aperui dilecto meo, at ille declinaverat, atque transierat. Anima mea liquefacta est, ut locutus est ; quæsivi, et non inveni illum ; vocavi, et non respondit mihi.

5:6 I opened the bolt of my door to my beloved: but he had turned aside, and was gone. My soul melted when he spoke: I sought him, and found him not: I called, and he did not answer me.

5:7 Invenerunt me custodes qui circumeunt civitatem ; percusserunt me, et vulneraverunt me. Tulerunt pallium meum mihi custodes murorum.

5:7 The keepers that go about the city found me: they struck me: and wounded me: the keepers of the walls took away my veil from me.

5:8 Adjuro vos, filiæ Jerusalem, si inveneritis dilectum meum, ut nuntietis ei quia amore langueo.

5:8 I adjure you, O daughters of Jerusalem, if you find my beloved, that you tell him that I languish with love.

5:9 Qualis est dilectus tuus ex dilecto, o pulcherrima mulierum ? qualis est dilectus tuus ex dilecto, quia sic adjurasti nos ?

5:9 What manner of one is thy beloved of the beloved, O thou most beautiful among women? what manner of one is thy beloved of the beloved, that thou hast so adjured us?

5:10 Dilectus meus candidus et rubicundus ; electus ex millibus.

5:10 My beloved is white and ruddy, chosen out of thousands.

5:11 Caput ejus aurum optimum ; comæ ejus sicut elatæ palmarum, nigræ quasi corvus.

5:11 His head is as the finest gold: his locks as branches of palm trees, black as a raven.

5:12 Oculi ejus sicut columbæ super rivulos aquarum, quæ lacte sunt lotæ, et resident juxta fluenta plenissima.

5:12 His eyes as doves upon brooks of waters, which are washed with milk, and sit beside the plentiful streams.

5:13 Genæ illius sicut areolæ aromatum, consitæ a pigmentariis. Labia ejus lilia, distillantia myrrham primam.

5:13 His cheeks are as beds of aromatical spices set by the perfumers. His lips are as lilies dropping choice myrrh.

5:14 Manus illius tornatiles, aureæ, plenæ hyacinthis. Venter ejus eburneus, distinctus sapphiris.

5:14 His hands are turned and as of gold, full of hyacinths. His belly as of ivory, set with sapphires.

5:15 Crura illius columnæ marmoreæ quæ fundatæ sunt super bases aureas. Species ejus ut Libani, electus ut cedri.

5:15 His legs as pillars of marble, that are set upon bases of gold. His form as of Libanus, excellent as the cedars.

5:16 Guttur illius suavissimum, et totus desiderabilis. Talis est dilectus meus, et ipse est amicus meus, filiæ Jerusalem.

5:16 His throat most sweet, and he is all lovely: such is my beloved, and he is my friend, O ye daughters of Jerusalem.

5:17 Quo abiit dilectus tuus, o pulcherrima mulierum ? quo declinavit dilectus tuus ? et quæremus eum tecum.

5:17 Whither is thy beloved gone, O thou most beautiful among women? whither is thy beloved turned aside, and we will seek him with thee?

Chapter 6

6:1 Dilectus meus descendit in hortum suum ad areolam aromatum, ut pascatur in hortis, et lilia colligat.

6:1 My beloved is gone down into his garden, to the bed of aromatical spices, to feed in the gardens, and to gather lilies.

6:2 Ego dilecto meo, et dilectus meus mihi, qui pascitur inter lilia.

6:2 I to my beloved, and my beloved to me, who feedeth among the lilies.

6:3 Pulchra es, amica mea ; suavis, et decora sicut Jerusalem ; terribilis ut castrorum acies ordinata.

6:3 Thou art beautiful, O my love, sweet and comely as Jerusalem terrible as an army set in array.

6:4 Averte oculos tuos a me, quia ipsi me avolare fecerunt. Capilli tui sicut grex caprarum quæ apparuerunt de Galaad.

6:4 Turn away thy eyes from me, for they have made me flee away. Thy hair is as a flock of goats, that appear from Galaad.

6:5 Dentes tui sicut grex ovium quæ ascenderunt de lavacro : omnes gemellis fœtibus, et sterilis non est in eis.

6:5 Thy teeth as a flock of sheep, which come up from the washing, all with twins, and there is none barren among them.

6:6 Sicut cortex mali punici, sic genæ tuæ, absque occultis tuis.

6:6 Thy cheeks are as the bark of a pomegranate, beside what is hidden within thee.

6:7 Sexaginta sunt reginæ, et octoginta concubinæ, et adolescentularum non est numerus.

6:7 There are threescore queens, and fourscore concubines, and young maidens without number.

6:8 Una est columba mea, perfecta mea, una est matris suæ, electa genetrici suæ. Viderunt eam filiæ, et beatissimam prædicaverunt ; reginæ et concubinæ, et laudaverunt eam.

6:8 One is my dove, my perfect one is but one, she is the only one of her mother, the chosen of her that bore her. The daughters saw her, and declared her most blessed: the queens and concubines, and they praised her.

6:9 Quæ est ista quæ progreditur quasi aurora consurgens, pulchra ut luna, electa ut sol, terribilis ut castrorum acies ordinata ?

6:9 Who is she that cometh forth as the morning rising, fair as the moon, bright as the sun, terrible as an army set in array?

6:10 Descendi in hortum nucum, ut viderem poma convallium, et inspicerem si floruisset vinea, et germinassent mala punica.

6:10 I went down into the garden of nuts, to see the fruits of the valleys, and to look if the vineyard had flourished, and the pomegranates budded.

6:11 Nescivi : anima mea conturbavit me, propter quadrigas Aminadab.

6:11 I knew not: my soul troubled me for the chariots of Aminadab.

6:12 Revertere, revertere, Sulamitis ! revertere, revertere ut intueamur te.

6:12 Return, return, O Sulamitess: return, return that we may behold thee.

Chapter 7

7:1 Quid videbis in Sulamite, nisi choros castrorum ? Quam pulchri sunt gressus tui in calceamentis, filia principis ! Juncturæ femorum tuorum sicut monilia quæ fabricata sunt manu artificis.

7:1 What shalt thou see in the Sulamitess but the companies of camps? How beautiful are thy steps in shoes, O prince's daughter! The joints of thy thighs are like jewels, that are made by the hand of a skilful workman.

7:2 Umbilicus tuus crater tornatilis, numquam indigens poculis. Venter tuus sicut acervus tritici vallatus liliis.

7:2 Thy navel is like a round bowl never wanting cups. Thy belly is like a heap of wheat, set about with lilies.

7:3 Duo ubera tua sicut duo hinnuli, gemelli capreæ.

7:3 Thy two breasts are like two young roes that are twins.

7:4 Collum tuum sicut turris eburnea ; oculi tui sicut piscinæ in Hesebon quæ sunt in porta filiæ multitudinis. Nasus tuus sicut turris Libani, quæ respicit contra Damascum.

7:4 Thy neck as a tower of ivory. Thy eyes like the fishpools in Hesebon, which are in the gate of the daughter of the multitude. Thy nose is as the tower of Libanus, that looketh toward Damascus.

7:5 Caput tuum ut Carmelus ; et comæ capitis tui sicut purpura regis vincta canalibus.

7:5 Thy head is like Carmel: and the hairs of thy head as the purple of the king bound in the channels.

7:6 Quam pulchra es, et quam decora, carissima, in deliciis !

7:6 How beautiful art thou, and how comely, my dearest, in delights!

7:7 Statura tua assimilata est palmæ, et ubera tua botris.

7:7 Thy stature is like to a palm tree, and thy breasts to clusters of grapes.

7:8 Dixi : Ascendam in palmam, et apprehendam fructus ejus ; et erunt ubera tua sicut botri vineæ, et odor oris tui sicut malorum.

7:8 I said: I will go up into the palm tree, and will take hold of the fruit thereof: and thy breasts shall be as the clusters of the vine: and the odour of thy mouth like apples.

7:9 Guttur tuum sicut vinum optimum, dignum dilecto meo ad potandum, labiisque et dentibus illius ad ruminandum.

7:9 Thy throat like the best wine, worthy for my beloved to drink, and for his lips and his teeth to ruminate.

7:10 Ego dilecto meo, et ad me conversio ejus.

7:10 I to my beloved, and his turning is towards me.

7:11 Veni, dilecte mi, egrediamur in agrum, commoremur in villis.

7:11 Come, my beloved, let us go forth into the field, let us abide in the villages.

7:12 Mane surgamus ad vineas : videamus si floruit vinea, si flores fructus parturiunt, si floruerunt mala punica ; ibi dabo tibi ubera mea.

7:12 Let us get up early to the vineyards, let us see if the vineyard flourish, if the flowers be ready to bring forth fruits, if the pomegranates flourish: there will I give thee my breasts.

7:13 Mandragoræ dederunt odorem in portis nostris omnia poma : nova et vetera, dilecte mi, servavi tibi.

7:13 The mandrakes give a smell. In our gates are all fruits: the new and the old, my beloved, I have kept for thee.

Chapter 8

8:1 Quis mihi det te fratrem meum, sugentem ubera matris meæ, ut inveniam te foris, et deosculer te, et jam me nemo despiciat ?

8:1 Who shall give thee to me for my brother, sucking the breasts of my mother, that I may find thee without, and kiss thee, and now no man may despise me?

8:2 Apprehendam te, et ducam in domum matris meæ : ibi me docebis, et dabo tibi poculum ex vino condito, et mustum malorum granatorum meorum.

8:2 I will take hold of thee, and bring thee into my mother's house: there thou shalt teach me, and I will give thee a cup of spiced wine and new wine of my pomegranates.

8:3 Læva ejus sub capite meo, et dextera illius amplexabitur me.

8:3 His left hand under my head, and his right hand shall embrace me.

8:4 Adjuro vos, filiæ Jerusalem, ne suscitetis, neque evigilare faciatis dilectam, donec ipsa velit.

8:4 I adjure you, O daughters of Jerusalem, that you stir not up, nor awake my love till she please.

8:5 Quæ est ista quæ ascendit de deserto, deliciis affluens, innixa super dilectum suum ? Sub arbore malo suscitavi te ; ibi corrupta est mater tua, ibi violata est genitrix tua.

8:5 Who is this that cometh up from the desert, flowing with delights, leaning upon her beloved? Under the apple tree I raised thee up: there thy mother was corrupted, there she was defloured that bore thee.

8:6 Pone me ut signaculum super cor tuum, ut signaculum super brachium tuum, quia fortis est ut mors dilectio, dura sicut infernus æmulatio : lampades ejus lampades ignis atque flammarum.

8:6 Put me as a seal upon thy heart, as a seal upon thy arm, for love is strong as death, jealousy as hard as hell, the lamps thereof are fire and flames.

8:7 Aquæ multæ non potuerunt extinguere caritatem, nec flumina obruent illam. Si dederit homo omnem substantiam domus suæ pro dilectione, quasi nihil despiciet eam.

8:7 Many waters cannot quench charity, neither can the floods drown it: if a man should give all the substance of his house for love, he shall despise it as nothing.

8:8 Soror nostra parva, et ubera non habet ; quid faciemus sorori nostræ in die quando alloquenda est ?

8:8 Our sister is little, and hath no breasts. What shall we do to our sister in the day when she is to be spoken to?

8:9 Si murus est, ædificemus super eum propugnacula argentea ; si ostium est, compingamus illud tabulis cedrinis.

8:9 If she be a wall: let us build upon it bulwarks of silver: if she be a door, let us join it together with boards of cedar.

8:10 Ego murus, et ubera mea sicut turris, ex quo facta sum coram eo, quasi pacem reperiens.

8:10 I am a wall: and my breasts are as a tower since I am become in his presence as one finding peace.

8:11 Vinea fuit pacifico in ea quæ habet populos : tradidit eam custodibus ; vir affert pro fructu ejus mille argenteos.

8:11 The peaceable had a vineyard, in that which hath people: he let out the same to keepers, every man bringeth for the fruit thereof a thousand pieces of silver.

8:12 Vinea mea coram me est. Mille tui pacifici, et ducenti his qui custodiunt fructus ejus.

8:12 My vineyard is before me. A thousand are for thee, the peaceable, and two hundred for them that keep the fruit thereof.

8:13 Quæ habitas in hortis, amici auscultant ; fac me audire vocem tuam.

8:13 Thou that dwellest in the gardens, the friends hearken: make me hear thy voice.

8:14 Fuge, dilecte mi, et assimilare capreæ, hinnuloque cervorum super montes aromatum.

8:14 Flee away, O my beloved, and be like to the roe, and to the young hart upon the mountains of aromatical spices.

Wisdom

Chapter 1

1:1 Diligite justitiam, qui judicatis terram. Sentite de Domino in bonitate, et in simplicitate cordis quærite illum :

1:1 Love justice, you that are the judges of the earth. Think of the Lord in goodness, and seek him in simplicity of heart:

1:2 quoniam invenitur ab his qui non tentant illum, apparet autem eis qui fidem habent in illum.

1:2 For he is found by them that tempt him not: and he sheweth himself to them that have faith in him.

1:3 Perversæ enim cogitationes separant a Deo ; probata autem virtus corripit insipientes.

1:3 For perverse thoughts separate from God: and his power, when it is tried, reproveth the unwise:

1:4 Quoniam in malevolam animam non introibit sapientia, nec habitabit in corpore subdito peccatis.

1:4 For wisdom will not enter into a malicious soul, nor dwell in a body subject to sins.

1:5 Spiritus enim sanctus disciplinæ effugiet fictum, et auferet se a cogitationibus quæ sunt sine intellectu, et corripietur a superveniente iniquitate.

1:5 For the Holy Spirit of discipline will flee from the deceitful, and will withdraw himself from thoughts that are without understanding, and he shall not abide when iniquity cometh in.

1:6 Benignus est enim spiritus sapientiæ, et non liberabit maledicum a labiis suis : quoniam renum illius testis est Deus, et cordis illius scrutator est verus, et linguæ ejus auditor.

1:6 For the spirit of wisdom is benevolent, and will not acquit the evil speaker from his lips: for God is witness of his reins, and he is a true searcher of his heart, and a hearer of his tongue.

1:7 Quoniam spiritus Domini replevit orbem terrarum, et hoc quod continet omnia, scientiam habet vocis.

1:7 For the Spirit of the Lord hath filled the whole world: and that which containeth all things, hath knowledge of the voice.

1:8 Propter hoc qui loquitur iniqua non potest latere, nec præteriet illum corripiens judicium.

1:8 Therefore he that speaketh unjust things, cannot be hid, neither shall the chastising judgment pass him by.

1:9 In cogitationibus enim impii interrogatio erit ; sermonum autem illius auditio ad Deum veniet, ad correptionem iniquitatum illius.

1:9 For inquisition shall be made into the thoughts of the ungodly, and the hearing of his words shall come to God, to the chastising of his iniquities.

1:10 Quoniam auris zeli audit omnia, et tumultus murmurationum non abscondetur.

1:10 For the ear of jealousy heareth all things, and the tumult of murmuring shall not be hid.

1:11 Custodite ergo vos a murmuratione quæ nihil prodest, et a detractione parcite linguæ : quoniam sermo obscurus in vacuum non ibit, os autem quod mentitur occidit animam.

1:11 Keep yourselves, therefore, from murmuring, which profiteth nothing, and refrain your tongue from detraction, for an obscure speech shall not go for nought: and the mouth that belieth, killeth the soul.

1:12 Nolite zelare mortem in errore vitæ vestræ, neque acquiratis perditionem in operibus manuum vestrarum.

1:12 Seek not death in the error of your life, neither procure ye destruction by the works of your hands.

1:13 Quoniam Deus mortem non fecit, nec lætatur in perditione vivorum.

1:13 For God made not death, neither hath he pleasure in the destruction of the living.

1:14 Creavit enim ut essent omnia, et sanabiles fecit nationes orbis terrarum : et non est in illis medicamentum exterminii, nec inferorum regnum in terra.

1:14 For he created all things that they might be: and he made the nations of the earth for health: and there is no poison of destruction in them, nor kingdom of hell upon the earth.

1:15 Justitia enim perpetua est, et immortalis.

1:15 For justice is perpetual and immortal.

1:16 Impii autem manibus et verbis accersierunt illam, et æstimantes illam amicam, defluxerunt ; et sponsiones posuerunt ad illam, quoniam digni sunt qui sint ex parte illius.

1:16 But the wicked with works and words have called it to them: and esteeming it a friend, have fallen away and have made a covenant with it: because they are worthy to be of the part thereof.

Chapter 2

2:1 Dixerunt enim cogitantes apud se non recte : Exiguum et cum tædio est tempus vitæ nostræ, et non est refrigerium in fine hominis, et non est qui agnitus sit reversus ab inferis.

2:1 For they have said, reasoning with themselves, but not right: The time of our life is short and tedious, and in the end of a man there is no remedy, and no man hath been known to have returned from hell:

2:2 Quia ex nihilo nati sumus, et post hoc erimus tamquam non fuerimus. Quoniam fumus flatus est in naribus nostris, et sermo scintilla ad commovendum cor nostrum :

2:2 For we are born of nothing, and after this we shall be as if we had not been: for the breath in our nostrils is smoke: and speech a spark to move our heart,

2:3 qua extincta, cinis erit corpus nostrum, et spiritus diffundetur tamquam mollis aër ; et transibit vita nostra tamquam vestigium nubis, et sicut nebula dissolvetur quæ fugata est a radiis solis, et a calore illius aggravata.

2:3 Which being put out, our body shall be ashes, and our spirit shall be poured abroad as soft air, and our life shall pass away as the trace of a cloud, and shall be dispersed as a mist, which is driven away by the beams of the sun, and overpowered with the heat thereof:

2:4 Et nomen nostrum oblivionem accipiet per tempus, et nemo memoriam habebit operum nostrorum.

2:4 And our name in time shall be forgotten, and no man shall have any remembrance of our works.

2:5 Umbræ enim transitus est tempus nostrum, et non est reversio finis nostri : quoniam consignata est, et nemo revertitur.

2:5 For our time is as the passing of a shadow, and there is no going back of our end: for it is fast sealed, and no man returneth:

2:6 Venite ergo, et fruamur bonis quæ sunt, et utamur creatura tamquam in juventute celeriter.

2:6 Come, therefore, and let us enjoy the good things that are present, and let us speedily use the creatures as in youth.

2:7 Vino pretioso et unguentis nos impleamus, et non prætereat nos flos temporis.

2:7 Let us fill ourselves with costly wine, and ointments: and let not the flower of the time pass by us.

2:8 Coronemus nos rosis antequam marcescant ; nullum pratum sit quod non pertranseat luxuria nostra :

2:8 Let us crown ourselves with roses, before they be withered: let no meadow escape our riot.

2:9 nemo nostrum exsors sit luxuriæ nostræ. Ubique relinquamus signa lætitiæ, quoniam hæc est pars nostra, et hæc est sors.

2:9 Let none of us go without his part in luxury: let us every where leave tokens of joy: for this is our portion, and this our lot.

2:10 Opprimamus pauperem justum, et non parcamus viduæ, nec veterani revereamur canos multi temporis :

2:10 Let us oppress the poor just man, and not spare the widow, nor honour the ancient grey hairs of the aged.

2:11 sit autem fortitudo nostra lex justitiæ ; quod enim infirmum est, inutile invenitur.

2:11 But let our strength be the law of justice: for that which is feeble is found to be nothing worth.

2:12 Circumveniamus ergo justum, quoniam inutilis est nobis, et contrarius est operibus nostris, et improperat nobis peccata legis, et diffamat in nos peccata disciplinæ nostræ.

2:12 Let us, therefore, lie in wait for the just, because he is not for our turn, and he is contrary to our doings, and upbraideth us with transgressions of the law, and divulgeth against us the sins of our way of life.

2:13 Promittit se scientiam Dei habere, et filium Dei se nominat.

2:13 He boasteth that he hath the knowledge of God, and calleth himself the son of God.

2:14 Factus est nobis in traductionem cogitationum nostrarum.

2:14 He is become a censurer of our thoughts.

2:15 Gravis est nobis etiam ad videndum, quoniam dissimilis est aliis vita illius, et immutatæ sunt viæ ejus.

2:15 He is grievous unto us, even to behold: for his life is not like other men's, and his ways are very different.

2:16 Tamquam nugaces æstimati sumus ab illo, et abstinet se a viis nostris tamquam ab immunditiis, et præfert novissima justorum, et gloriatur patrem se habere Deum.

2:16 We are esteemed by him as triflers, and he abstaineth from our ways as from filthiness, and he preferreth the latter end of the just, and glorieth that he hath God for his father.

2:17 Videamus ergo si sermones illius veri sint, et tentemus quæ ventura sunt illi, et sciemus quæ erunt novissima illius.

2:17 Let us see then if his words be true, and let us prove what shall happen to him, and we shall know what his end shall be.

2:18 Si enim est verus filius Dei, suscipiet illum, et liberabit eum de manibus contrariorum.

2:18 For if he be the true son of God, he will defend him, and will deliver him from the hands of his enemies.

2:19 Contumelia et tormento interrogemus eum, ut sciamus reverentiam ejus, et probemus patientiam illius.

2:19 Let us examine him by outrages and tortures, that we may know his meekness, and try his patience.

2:20 Morte turpissima condemnemus eum ; erit enim ei respectus ex sermonibus illius.

2:20 Let us condemn him to a most shameful death: for there shall be respect had unto him by his words.

2:21 Hæc cogitaverunt, et erraverunt : excæcavit enim illos malitia eorum.

2:21 These things they thought, and were deceived: for their own malice blinded them.

2:22 Et nescierunt sacramenta Dei : neque mercedem speraverunt justitiæ, nec judicaverunt honorem animarum sanctarum.

2:22 And they knew not the secrets of God, nor hoped for the wages of justice, nor esteemed the honour of holy souls.

2:23 Quoniam Deus creavit hominem inexterminabilem, et ad imaginem similitudinis suæ fecit illum.

2:23 For God created man incorruptible, and to the image of his own likeness he made him.

2:24 Invidia autem diaboli mors introivit in orbem terrarum :

2:24 But by the envy of the devil, death came into the world:

2:25 imitantur autem illum qui sunt ex parte illius.

2:25 And they follow him that are of his side.

Chapter 3

3:1 Justorum autem animæ in manu Dei sunt, et non tanget illos tormentum mortis.

3:1 But the souls of the just are in the hand of God, and the torment of death shall not touch them.

3:2 Visi sunt oculis insipientium mori, et æstimata est afflictio exitus illorum,

3:2 In the sight of the unwise they seemed to die: and their departure was taken for misery:

3:3 et quod a nobis est iter exterminium ; illi autem sunt in pace :

3:3 And their going away from us, for utter destruction: but they are in peace.

3:4 etsi coram hominibus tormenta passi sunt, spes illorum immortalitate plena est.

3:4 And though in the sight of men they suffered torments, their hope is full of immortality.

3:5 In paucis vexati sunt, in multis bene disponentur, quoniam Deus tentavit eos, et invenit illos dignos se.

3:5 Afflicted in few things, in many they shall be well rewarded: because God hath tried them, and found them worthy of himself.

3:6 Tamquam aurum in fornace probavit illos, et quasi holocausti hostiam accepit illos, et in tempore erit respectus illorum.

3:6 As gold in the furnace, he hath proved them, and as a victim of a holocaust, he hath received them, and in time there shall be respect had to them.

3:7 Fulgebunt justi et tamquam scintillæ in arundineto discurrent.

3:7 The just shall shine, and shall run to and fro like sparks among the reeds.

3:8 Judicabunt nationes, et dominabuntur populis, et regnabit Dominus illorum in perpetuum.

3:8 They shall judge nations, and rule over people, and their Lord shall reign for ever.

3:9 Qui confidunt in illo intelligent veritatem, et fideles in dilectione acquiescent illi, quoniam donum et pax est electis ejus.

3:9 They that trust in him shall understand the truth: and they that are faithful in love, shall rest in him: for grace and peace are to his elect.

3:10 Impii autem secundum quæ cogitaverunt correptionem habebunt : qui neglexerunt justum, et a Domino recesserunt.

3:10 But the wicked shall be punished according to their own devices: who have neglected the just, and have revolted from the Lord.

3:11 Sapientiam enim et disciplinam qui abjicit infelix est : et vacua est spes illorum, et labores sine fructu, et inutilia opera eorum.

3:11 For he that rejecteth wisdom, and discipline, is unhappy: and their hope is vain, and their labours without fruit, and their works unprofitable.

3:12 Mulieres eorum insensatæ sunt, et nequissimi filii eorum.

3:12 Their wives are foolish, and their children wicked.

3:13 Maledicta creatura eorum, quoniam felix est sterilis ; et incoinquinata, quæ nescivit thorum in delicto, habebit fructum in respectione animarum sanctarum ;

3:13 Their offspring is cursed, for happy is the barren: and the undefiled, that hath not known bed in sin, she shall have fruit in the visitation of holy souls.

3:14 et spado qui non operatus est per manus suas iniquitatem, nec cogitavit adversus Deum nequissima : dabitur enim illi fidei donum electum, et sors in templo Dei acceptissima.

3:14 And the eunuch, that hath not wrought iniquity with his hands, nor thought wicked things against God for the precious gift of faith shall be given to him, and a most acceptable lot in the temple of God.

3:15 Bonorum enim laborum gloriosus est fructus, et quæ non concidat radix sapientiæ.

3:15 For the fruit of good labours is glorious, and the root of wisdom never faileth.

3:16 Filii autem adulterorum in inconsummatione erunt, et ab iniquo thoro semen exterminabitur.

3:16 But the children of adulterers shall not come to perfection, and the seed of the unlawful bed shall be rooted out.

3:17 Et si quidem longæ vitæ erunt, in nihilum computabuntur, et sine honore erit novissima senectus illorum :

3:17 And if they live long, they shall be nothing regarded, and their last old age shall be without honour.

3:18 et si celerius defuncti fuerint, non habebunt spem, nec in die agnitionis allocutionem.

3:18 And if they die quickly, they shall have no hope, nor speech of comfort in the day of trial.

3:19 Nationis enim iniquæ diræ sunt consummationes.

3:19 For dreadful are the ends of a wicked race.

Chapter 4

4:1 O quam pulchra est casta generatio, cum claritate ! immortalis est enim memoria illius, quoniam et apud Deum nota est, et apud homines.

4:1 How beautiful is the chaste generation with glory: for the memory thereof is immortal: because it is known both with God and with men.

4:2 Cum præsens est, imitantur illam, et desiderant eam cum se eduxerit ; et in perpetuum coronata triumphat, incoinquinatorum certaminum præmium vincens.

4:2 When it is present, they imitate it: and they desire it, when it hath withdrawn itself, and it triumpheth crowned for ever, winning the reward of undefiled conflicts.

4:3 Multigena autem impiorum multitudo non erit utilis, et spuria vitulamina non dabunt radices altas, nec stabile firmamentum collocabunt.

4:3 But the multiplied brood of the wicked shall not thrive, and bastard slips shall not take deep root, nor any fast foundation.

4:4 Etsi in ramis in tempore germinaverint, infirmiter posita, a vento commovebuntur, et a nimietate ventorum eradicabuntur.

4:4 And if they flourish in branches for a time, yet standing not fast, they shall be shaken with the wind, and through the force of winds they shall be rooted out.

4:5 Confringentur enim rami inconsummati ; et fructus illorum inutiles et acerbi ad manducandum, et ad nihilum apti.

4:5 For the branches not being perfect, shall be broken, and their fruits shall be unprofitable, and sour to eat, and fit for nothing.

4:6 Ex iniquis enim somnis filii qui nascuntur, testes sunt nequitiæ adversus parentes in interrogatione sua.

4:6 For the children that are born of unlawful beds, are witnesses of wickedness against their parents in their trial.

4:7 Justus autem si morte præoccupatus fuerit, in refrigerio erit ;

4:7 But the just man, if he be prevented with death, shall be in rest.

4:8 senectus enim venerabilis est non diuturna, neque annorum numero computata : cani autem sunt sensus hominis,

4:8 For venerable old age is not that of long time, nor counted by the number of years: but the understanding of a man is grey hairs.

4:9 et ætas senectutis vita immaculata.

4:9 And a spotless life is old age.

4:10 Placens Deo factus est dilectus, et vivens inter peccatores translatus est.

4:10 He pleased God, and was beloved, and living among sinners, he was translated.

4:11 Raptus est, ne malitia mutaret intellectum ejus, aut ne fictio deciperet animam illius.

4:11 He was taken away, lest wickedness should alter his understanding, or deceit beguile his soul.

4:12 Fascinatio enim nugacitatis obscurat bona, et inconstantia concupiscentiæ transvertit sensum sine malitia.

4:12 For the bewitching of vanity obscureth good things, and the wandering of concupiscence overturneth the innocent mind.

4:13 Consummatus in brevi, explevit tempora multa ;

4:13 Being made perfect in a short space, he fulfilled a long time.

4:14 placita enim erat Deo anima illius : propter hoc properavit educere illum de medio iniquitatum. Populi autem videntes, et non intelligentes, nec ponentes in præcordiis talia,

4:14 For his soul pleased God: therefore he hastened to bring him out of the midst of iniquities: but the people see this, and understand not, nor lay up such things in their hearts:

4:15 quoniam gratia Dei et misericordia est in sanctos ejus, et respectus in electos illius.

4:15 That the grace of God, and his mercy is with his saints, and that he hath respect to his chosen.

4:16 Condemnat autem justus mortuus vivos impios, et juventus celerius consummata longam vitam injusti.

4:16 But the just that is dead, condemneth the wicked that are living, and youth soon ended, the long life of the unjust.

4:17 Videbunt enim finem sapientis, et non intelligent quid cogitaverit de illo Deus, et quare munierit illum Dominus.

4:17 For they shall see the end of the wise man, and it shall not understand what God hath designed for him, and why the Lord hath set him in safety.

4:18 Videbunt, et contemnent eum ; illos autem Dominus irridebit.

4:18 They shall see him, and shall despise him: but the Lord shall laugh them to scorn.

4:19 Et erunt post hæc decidentes sine honore, et in contumelia inter mortuos in perpetuum : quoniam disrumpet illos inflatos sine voce, et commovebit illos a fundamentis, et usque ad supremum desolabuntur, et erunt gementes, et memoria illorum peribit.

4:19 And they shall fall after this without honour, and be a reproach among the dead for ever: for he shall burst them puffed up and speechless, and shall shake them from the foundations, and they shall be utterly laid waste: they shall be in sorrow, and their memory shall perish.

4:20 Venient in cogitatione peccatorum suorum timidi, et traducent illos ex adverso iniquitates ipsorum.

4:20 They shall come with fear at the thought of their sins, and their iniquities shall stand against them to convict them.

Chapter 5

5:1 Tunc stabunt justi in magna constantia adversus eos qui se angustiaverunt, et qui abstulerunt labores eorum.

5:1 Then shall the just stand with great constancy against those that have afflicted them, and taken away their labours.

5:2 Videntes turbabuntur timore horribili, et mirabuntur in subitatione insperatæ salutis ;

5:2 These seeing it, shall be troubled with terrible fear, and shall be amazed at the suddenness of their unexpected salvation,

5:3 dicentes intra se, pœnitentiam agentes, et præ angustia spiritus gementes : Hi sunt quos habuimus aliquando in derisum, et in similitudinem improperii.

5:3 Saying within themselves, repenting, and groaning for anguish of spirit: These are they, whom we had sometime in derision, and for a parable of reproach.

5:4 Nos insensati, vitam illorum æstimabamus insaniam, et finem illorum sine honore ;

5:4 We fools esteemed their life madness, and their end without honour.

5:5 ecce quomodo computati sunt inter filios Dei, et inter sanctos sors illorum est.

5:5 Behold, how they are numbered among the children of God, and their lot is among the saints.

5:6 Ergo erravimus a via veritatis, et justitiæ lumen non luxit nobis, et sol intelligentiæ non est ortus nobis.

5:6 Therefore we have erred from the way of truth, and the light of justice hath not shined unto us, and the sun of understanding hath not risen upon us.

5:7 Lassati sumus in via iniquitatis et perditionis, et ambulavimus vias difficiles : viam autem Domini ignoravimus.

5:7 We wearied ourselves in the way of iniquity and destruction, and have walked through hard ways, but the way of the Lord we have not known.

5:8 Quid nobis profuit superbia ? aut divitiarum jactantia quid contulit nobis ?

5:8 What hath pride profited us? or what advantage hath the boasting of riches brought us?

5:9 Transierunt omnia illa tamquam umbra, et tamquam nuntius percurrens,

5:9 All those things are passed away like a shadow, and like a post that runneth on,

5:10 et tamquam navis quæ pertransit fluctuantem aquam, cujus cum præterierit non est vestigium invenire, neque semitam carinæ illius in fluctibus ;

5:10 And as a ship, that passeth through the waves: whereof when it is gone by, the trace cannot be found. nor the path of its keel in the waters:

5:11 aut tamquam avis quæ transvolat in aëre, cujus nullum invenitur argumentum itineris, sed tantum sonitus alarum verberans levem ventum, et scindens per vim itineris aërem : commotis alis transvolavit, et post hoc nullum signum invenitur itineris illius ;

5:11 Or as when a bird flieth through the air, of the passage of which no mark can be found, but only the sound of the wings beating the light air, and parting it by the force of her flight: she moved her wings, and hath flown through, and there is no mark found afterwards of her way:

5:12 aut tamquam sagitta emissa in locum destinatum, divisus aër continuo in se reclusus est, ut ignoretur transitus illius :

5:12 Or as when an arrow is shot at a mark, the divided air quickly cometh together again, so that the passage thereof is not known:

5:13 sic et nos nati continuo desivimus esse ; et virtutis quidem nullum signum valuimus ostendere, in malignitate autem nostra consumpti sumus.

5:13 So we also being born, forthwith ceased to be: and have been able to shew no mark of virtue: but are consumed in our wickedness.

5:14 Talia dixerunt in inferno hi qui peccaverunt :

5:14 Such things as these the sinners said in hell:

5:15 quoniam spes impii tamquam lanugo est quæ a vento tollitur, et tamquam spuma gracilis quæ a procella dispergitur, et tamquam fumus qui a vento diffusus est, et tamquam memoria hospitis unius diei prætereuntis.

5:15 For the hope of the wicked is as dust, which is blown away with the wind, and as a thin froth which is dispersed by the storm: and a smoke that is scattered abroad by the wind: and as the remembrance of a guest of one day that passeth by.

5:16 Justi autem in perpetuum vivent, et apud Dominum est merces eorum, et cogitatio illorum apud Altissimum.

5:16 But the just shall live for evermore: and their reward is with the Lord, and the care of them with the most High.

5:17 Ideo accipient regnum decoris, et diadema speciei de manu Domini : quoniam dextera sua teget eos, et brachio sancto suo defendet illos.

5:17 Therefore shall they receive a kingdom of glory, and a crown of beauty at the hand of the Lord: for with his right hand he will cover them, and with his holy arm he will defend them.

5:18 Accipiet armaturam zelus illius, et armabit creaturam ad ultionem inimicorum.

5:18 And his zeal will take armour, and he will arm the creature for the revenge of his enemies.

5:19 Induet pro thorace justitiam, et accipiet pro galea judicium certum ;

5:19 He will put on justice as a breastplate, and will take true judgment instead of a helmet:

5:20 sumet scutum inexpugnabile æquitatem.

5:20 He will take equity for an invincible shield:

5:21 Acuet autem duram iram in lanceam, et pugnabit cum illo orbis terrarum contra insensatos.

5:21 And he will sharpen his severe wrath for a spear, and the whole world shall fight with him against the unwise.

5:22 Ibunt directe emissiones fulgurum, et tamquam a bene curvato arcu nubium exterminabuntur, et ad certum locum insilient.

5:22 Then shafts of lightning shall go directly from the clouds, as from a bow well bent, they shall be shot out, and shall fly to the mark.

5:23 Et a petrosa ira plenæ mittentur grandines ; excandescet in illos aqua maris, et flumina concurrent duriter.

5:23 And thick hail shall be cast upon them from the stone casting wrath: the water of the sea shall rage against them, and the rivers shall run together in a terrible manner.

5:24 Contra illos stabit spiritus virtutis, et tamquam turbo venti dividet illos ; et ad eremum perducet omnem terram iniquitas illorum, et malignitas evertet sedes potentium.

5:24 A mighty wind shall stand up against them, and as a whirlwind shall divide them: and their iniquity shall bring all the earth to a desert, and wickedness shall overthrow the thrones of the mighty.

Chapter 6

6:1 Melior est sapientia quam vires, et vir prudens quam fortis.

6:1 Wisdom is better than strength: and a wise man is better than a strong man.

6:2 Audite ergo, reges, et intelligite ; discite, judices finium terræ.

6:2 Hear, therefore, ye kings, and understand, learn ye that are judges of the ends of the earth.

6:3 Præbete aures, vos qui continetis multitudines, et placetis vobis in turbis nationum.

6:3 Give ear, you that rule the people, and that please yourselves in multitudes of nations:

6:4 Quoniam data est a Domino potestas vobis, et virtus ab Altissimo : qui interrogabit opera vestra, et cogitationes scrutabitur.

6:4 For power is given you by the Lord, and strength by the most High, who will examine your works: and search out your thoughts:

6:5 Quoniam cum essetis ministri regni illius, non recte judicastis, nec custodistis legem justitiæ, neque secundum voluntatem Dei ambulastis.

6:5 Because being ministers of his kingdom, you have not judged rightly, nor kept the law of justice, nor walked according to the will of God.

6:6 Horrende et cito apparebit vobis, quoniam judicium durissimum his qui præsunt fiet.

6:6 Horribly and speedily will he appear to you: for a most severe judgment shall be for them that bear rule.

6:7 Exiguo enim conceditur misericordia ; potentes autem potenter tormenta patientur.

6:7 For to him that is little, mercy is granted: but the mighty shall be mightily tormented.

6:8 Non enim subtrahet personam cujusquam Deus, nec verebitur magnitudinem ejus cujusquam, quoniam pusillum et magnum ipse fecit, et æqualiter cura est illi de omnibus.

6:8 For God will not except any man's person, neither will he stand in awe of any man's greatness: for he made the little and the great, and he hath equally care of all.

6:9 Fortioribus autem fortior instat cruciatio.

6:9 But a greater punishment is ready for the more mighty.

6:10 Ad vos ergo, reges, sunt hi sermones mei : ut discatis sapientiam, et non excidatis.

6:10 To you, therefore, O kings, are these my words, that you may learn wisdom, and not fall from it.

6:11 Qui enim custodierint justa juste, justificabuntur ; et qui didicerint ista, invenient quid respondeant.

6:11 For they that have kept just things justly, shall be justified: and they that have learned these things, shall find what to answer.

6:12 Concupiscite ergo sermones meos ; diligite illos, et habebitis disciplinam.

6:12 Covet ye, therefore, my words, and love them, and you shall have instruction.

6:13 Clara est, et quæ numquam marcescit, sapientia : et facile videtur ab his qui diligunt eam, et invenitur ab his qui quærunt illam.

6:13 Wisdom is glorious, and never fadeth away, and is easily seen by them that love her, and is found by them that seek her.

6:14 Præoccupat qui se concupiscunt, ut illis se prior ostendat.

6:14 She preventeth them that covet her, so that she first sheweth herself unto them.

6:15 Qui de luce vigilaverit ad illam non laborabit ; assidentem enim illam foribus suis inveniet.

6:15 He that awaketh early to seek her, shall not labour: for he shall find her sitting at his door.

6:16 Cogitare ergo de illa sensus est consummatus, et qui vigilaverit propter illam cito securus erit.

6:16 To think, therefore, upon her, is perfect understanding: and he that watcheth for her, shall quickly be secure.

6:17 Quoniam dignos se ipsa circuit quærens, et in viis ostendit se hilariter, et in omni providentia occurrit illis.

6:17 For she goeth about seeking such as are worthy of her, and she sheweth herself to them cheerfully in the ways, and meeteth them with all providence.

6:18 Initium enim illius verissima est disciplinæ concupiscentia.

6:18 For the beginning of her is the most true desire of discipline.

6:19 Cura ergo disciplinæ dilectio est, et dilectio custodia legum illius est ; custoditio autem legum consummatio incorruptionis est ;

6:19 And the care of discipline is love: and love is the keeping of her laws: and the keeping of her laws is the firm foundation of incorruption:

6:20 incorruptio autem facit esse proximum Deo.

6:20 And incorruption bringeth near to God.

6:21 Concupiscentia itaque sapientiæ deducit ad regnum perpetuum.

6:21 Therefore the desire of wisdom bringeth to the everlasting kingdom.

6:22 Si ergo delectamini sedibus et sceptris, o reges populi, diligite sapientiam, ut in perpetuum regnetis :

6:22 If then your delight be in thrones, and sceptres, O ye kings of the people, love wisdom, that you may reign for ever.

6:23 diligite lumen sapientiæ, omnes qui præestis populis.

6:23 Love the light of wisdom, all ye that bear rule over peoples.

6:24 Quid est autem sapientia, et quemadmodum facta sit, referam, et non abscondam a vobis sacramenta Dei : sed ab initio nativitatis investigabo, et ponam in lucem scientiam illius, et non præteribo veritatem.

6:24 Now what wisdom is, and what was her origin, I will declare: and I will not hide from you the mysteries of God, but will seek her out from the beginning of her birth, and bring the knowledge of her to light, and will not pass over the truth:

6:25 Neque cum invidia tabescente iter habebo, quoniam talis homo non erit particeps sapientiæ.

6:25 Neither will I go with consuming envy: for such a man shall not be partaker of wisdom.

6:26 Multitudo autem sapientium sanitas est orbis terrarum, et rex sapiens stabilimentum populi est.

6:26 Now the multitude of the wise is the welfare of the whole world: and a wise king is the upholding of the people.

6:27 Ergo accipite disciplinam per sermones meos, et proderit vobis.

6:27 Receive, therefore, instruction by my words, and it shall be profitable to you.

Chapter 7

7:1 Sum quidem et ego mortalis homo, similis omnibus, et ex genere terreni illius qui prior factus est : et in ventre matris figuratus sum caro ;

7:1 I myself am a mortal man, like all others, and of the race of him, that was first made of the earth, and in the womb of my mother I was fashioned to be flesh.

7:2 decem mensium tempore coagulatus sum in sanguine : ex semine hominis, et delectamento somni conveniente.

7:2 In the time of ten months I was compacted in blood, of the seed of man, and the pleasure of sleep concurring.

7:3 Et ego natus accepi communem aërem, et in similiter factam decidi terram, et primam vocem similem omnibus emisi plorans.

7:3 And being born, I drew in the common air, and fell upon the earth, that is made alike, and the first voice which I uttered was crying, as all others do.

7:4 In involumentis nutritus sum, et curis magnis :

7:4 I was nursed in swaddling clothes, and with great cares.

7:5 nemo enim ex regibus aliud habuit nativitatis initium.

7:5 For none of the kings had any other beginning of birth.

7:6 Unus ergo introitus est omnibus ad vitam, et similis exitus.

7:6 For all men have one entrance into life, and the like going out.

7:7 Propter hoc optavi, et datus est mihi sensus ; et invocavi, et venit in me spiritus sapientiæ :

7:7 Wherefore I wished, and understanding was given me: and I called upon God, and the spirit of wisdom came upon me:

7:8 et præposui illam regnis et sedibus, et divitias nihil esse duxi in comparatione illius.

7:8 And I preferred her before kingdoms and thrones, and esteemed riches nothing in comparison of her.

7:9 Nec comparavi illi lapidem pretiosum, quoniam omne aurum in comparatione illius arena est exigua, et tamquam lutum æstimabitur argentum in conspectu illius.

7:9 Neither did I compare unto her any precious stone: for all gold, in comparison of her, is as a little sand; and silver, in respect to her, shall be counted as clay.

7:10 Super salutem et speciem dilexi illam, et proposui pro luce habere illam, quoniam inextinguibile est lumen illius.

7:10 I loved her above health and beauty, and chose to have her instead of light: for her light cannot be put out.

7:11 Venerunt autem mihi omnia bona pariter cum illa, et innumerabilis honestas per manus illius ;

7:11 Now all good things came to me together with her, and innumerable riches through her hands,

7:12 et lætatus sum in omnibus, quoniam antecedebat me ista sapientia, et ignorabam quoniam horum omnium mater est.

7:12 And I rejoiced in all these: for this wisdom went before me, and I knew not that she was the mother of them all.

7:13 Quam sine fictione didici, et sine invidia communico, et honestatem illius non abscondo.

7:13 Which I have learned without guile, and communicate without envy, and her riches I hide not.

7:14 Infinitus enim thesaurus est hominibus ; quo qui usi sunt, participes facti sunt amicitiæ Dei, propter disciplinæ dona commendati.

7:14 For she is an infinite treasure to men: which they that use, become the friends of God, being commended for the gifts of discipline.

7:15 Mihi autem dedit Deus dicere ex sententia, et præsumere digna horum quæ mihi dantur : quoniam ipse sapientiæ dux est, et sapientium emendator.

7:15 And God hath given to me to speak as I would, and to conceive thoughts worthy of those things that are given me: because he is the guide of wisdom, and the director of the wise:

7:16 In manu enim illius et nos et sermones nostri, et omnis sapientia, et operum scientia, et disciplina.

7:16 For in his hand are both we, and our words, and all wisdom, and the knowledge and skill of works.

7:17 Ipse enim dedit mihi horum quæ sunt scientiam veram, ut sciam dispositionem orbis terrarum, et virtutes elementorum,

7:17 For he hath given me the true knowledge of the things that are: to know the disposition of the whole world, and the virtues of the elements,

7:18 initium, et consummationem, et medietatem temporum, vicissitudinum permutationes, et commutationes temporum,

7:18 The beginning, and ending, and midst of the times, the alterations of their courses, and the changes of seasons,

7:19 anni cursus, et stellarum dispositiones,

7:19 The revolutions of the year, and the dispositions of the stars,

7:20 naturas animalium, et iras bestiarum, vim ventorum, et cogitationes hominum, differentias virgultorum, et virtutes radicum.

7:20 The natures of living creatures, and rage of wild beasts, the force of winds, and reasonings of men, the diversities of plants, and the virtues of roots,

7:21 Et quæcumque sunt absconsa et improvisa didici : omnium enim artifex docuit me sapientia.

7:21 And all such things as are hid, and not foreseen, I have learned: for wisdom, which is the worker of all things, taught me.

7:22 Est enim in illa spiritus intelligentiæ, sanctus, unicus, multiplex, subtilis, disertus, mobilis, incoinquinatus, certus, suavis, amans bonum, acutus, quem nihil vetat, benefaciens,

7:22 For in her is the spirit of understanding; holy, one, manifold, subtile, eloquent, active, undefiled, sure, sweet, loving that which is good, quick, which nothing hindereth, beneficent,

7:23 humanus, benignus, stabilis, certus, securus, omnem habens virtutem, omnia prospiciens, et qui capiat omnes spiritus, intelligibilis, mundus, subtilis.

7:23 Gentle, kind, steadfast, assured, secure, having all power, overseeing all things, and containing all spirits: intelligible, pure, subtile:

7:24 Omnibus enim mobilibus mobilior est sapientia : attingit autem ubique propter suam munditiam.

7:24 For wisdom is more active than all active things; and reacheth everywhere, by reason of her purity.

7:25 Vapor est enim virtutis Dei, et emanatio quædam est claritatis omnipotentis Dei sincera, et ideo nihil inquinatum in eam incurrit :

7:25 For she is a vapour of the power of God, and a certain pure emmanation of the glory of the Almighty God: and therefore no defiled thing cometh into her.

7:26 candor est enim lucis æternæ, et speculum sine macula Dei majestatis, et imago bonitatis illius.

7:26 For she is the brightness of eternal light, and the unspotted mirror of God's majesty, and the image of his goodness.

7:27 Et cum sit una, omnia potest ; et in se permanens omnia innovat : et per nationes in animas sanctas se transfert ; amicos Dei et prophetas constituit.

7:27 And being but one, she can do all things: and remaining in herself the same, she reneweth all things, and through nations conveyeth herself into holy souls, she maketh the friends of God and prophets.

7:28 Neminem enim diligit Deus, nisi eum qui cum sapientia inhabitat.

7:28 For God loveth none but him that dwelleth with wisdom.

7:29 Est enim hæc speciosior sole, et super omnem dispositionem stellarum : luci comparata, invenitur prior.

7:29 For she is more beautiful than the sun, and above all the order of the stars: being compared with the light, she is found before it.

7:30 Illi enim succedit nox ; sapientiam autem non vincit malitia.

7:30 For after this cometh night, but no evil can overcome wisdom.

Chapter 8

8:1 Attingit ergo a fine usque ad finem fortiter, et disponit omnia suaviter.

8:1 She reacheth, therefore, from end to end mightily, and ordereth all things sweetly.

8:2 Hanc amavi, et exquisivi a juventute mea, et quæsivi sponsam mihi eam assumere, et amator factus sum formæ illius.

8:2 Her have I loved, and have sought her out from my youth, and have desired to take for my spouse, and I became a lover of her beauty.

8:3 Generositatem illius glorificat, contubernium habens Dei ; sed et omnium Dominus dilexit illam.

8:3 She glorifieth her nobility by being conversant with God: yea, and the Lord of all things hath loved her.

8:4 Doctrix enim est disciplinæ Dei, et electrix operum illius.

8:4 For it is she that teacheth the knowledge of God and is the chooser of his works.

8:5 Et si divitiæ appetuntur in vita, quid sapientia locupletius quæ operatur omnia ?

8:5 And if riches be desired in life, what is richer than wisdom, which maketh all things?

8:6 Si autem sensus operatur, quis horum quæ sunt magis quam illa est artifex ?

8:6 And if sense do work: who is a more artful worker than she of those things that are?

8:7 Et si justitiam quis diligit, labores hujus magnas habent virtutes : sobrietatem enim et prudentiam docet, et justitiam, et virtutem, quibus utilius nihil est in vita hominibus.

8:7 And if a man love justice: her labours have great virtues: for she teacheth temperance, and prudence, and justice, and fortitude, which are such things as men can have nothing more profitable in life.

8:8 Et si multitudinem scientiæ desiderat quis, scit præterita, et de futuris æstimat ; scit versutias sermonum, et dissolutiones argumentorum ; signa et monstra scit antequam fiant, et eventus temporum et sæculorum.

8:8 And if a man desire much knowledge: she knoweth things past, and judgeth of things to come: she knoweth the subtilties of speeches, and the solutions of arguments: she knoweth signs and wonders before they be done, and the events of times and ages.

8:9 Proposui ergo hanc adducere mihi ad convivendum, sciens quoniam mecum communicabit de bonis, et erit allocutio cogitationis et tædii mei.

8:9 I purposed, therefore, to take her to me to live with me: knowing that she will communicate to me of her good things, and will be a comfort in my cares and grief.

8:10 Habebo propter hanc claritatem ad turbas, et honorem apud seniores juvenis ;

8:10 For her sake I shall have glory among the multitude, and honour with the ancients, though I be young:

8:11 et acutus inveniar in judicio, et in conspectu potentium admirabilis ero, et facies principum mirabuntur me :

8:11 And I shall be found of a quick conceit in judgment, and shall be admired in the sight of the mighty, and the faces of princes shall wonder at me.

8:12 tacentem me sustinebunt, et loquentem me respicient, et sermocinante me plura, manus ori suo imponent.

8:12 They shall wait for me when I hold my peace, and they shall look upon me when I speak; and if I talk much, they shall lay their hands on their mouth.

8:13 Præterea habebo per hanc immortalitatem, et memoriam æternam his qui post me futuri sunt relinquam.

8:13 Moreover, by the means of her I shall have immortality: and shall leave behind me an everlasting memory to them that come after me.

8:14 Disponam populos, et nationes mihi erunt subditæ :

8:14 I shall set the people in order: and nations shall be subject to me.

8:15 timebunt me audientes reges horrendi. In multitudine videbor bonus, et in bello fortis.

8:15 Terrible kings hearing, shall be afraid of me: among the multitude I shall be found good, and valiant in war.

8:16 Intrans in domum meam, conquiescam cum illa : non enim habet amaritudinem conversatio illius, nec tædium convictus illius, sed lætitiam et gaudium.

8:16 When I go into my house, I shall repose myself with her: for her conversation hath no bitterness, nor her company any tediousness, but joy and gladness.

8:17 Hæc cogitans apud me et commemorans in corde meo, quoniam immortalitas est in cognatione sapientiæ,

8:17 Thinking these things with myself, and pondering them in my heart, that to be allied to wisdom is immortality,

8:18 et in amicitia illius delectatio bona, et in operibus manuum illius honestas sine defectione, et in certamine loquelæ illius sapientia, et præclaritas in communicatione sermonum ipsius : circuibam quærens, ut mihi illam assumerem.

8:18 And that there is great delight in her friendship, and inexhaustible riches in the works of her hands, and in the exercise of conference with her, wisdom, and glory in the communication of her words: I went about seeking, that I might take her to myself.

8:19 Puer autem eram ingeniosus, et sortitus sum animam bonam.

8:19 And I was a witty child, and had received a good soul.

8:20 Et cum essem magis bonus, veni ad corpus incoinquinatum.

8:20 And whereas I was more good, I came to a body undefiled.

8:21 Et ut scivi quoniam aliter non possem esse continens, nisi Deus det ; et hoc ipsum erat sapientiæ, scire cujus esset hoc donum : adii Dominum, et deprecatus sum illum, et dixi ex totis præcordiis meis :

8:21 And as I knew that I could not otherwise be continent, except God gave it, and this also was a point of wisdom, to know whose gift it was, I went to the Lord, and besought him, and said with my whole heart:

Chapter 9

9:1 Deus patrum meorum, et Domine misericordiæ, qui fecisti omnia verbo tuo,

9:1 God of my fathers, and Lord of mercy, who hast made all things with thy word,

9:2 et sapientia tua constituisti hominem, ut dominaretur creaturæ quæ a te facta est,

9:2 And by thy wisdom hast appointed man, that he should have dominion over the creature that was made by thee,

9:3 ut disponat orbem terrarum in æquitate et justitia, et in directione cordis judicium judicet :

9:3 That he should order the world according to equity and justice, and execute justice with an upright heart:

9:4 da mihi sedium tuarum assistricem sapientiam, et noli me reprobare a pueris tuis :

9:4 Give me wisdom, that sitteth by thy throne, and cast me not off from among thy children:

9:5 quoniam servus tuus sum ego, et filius ancillæ tuæ ; homo infirmus, et exigui temporis, et minor ad intellectum judicii et legum.

9:5 For I am thy servant, and the son of thy handmaid, a weak man, and of short time, and falling short of the understanding of judgment and laws.

9:6 Nam etsi quis erit consummatus inter filios hominum, si ab illo abfuerit sapientia tua, in nihilum computabitur.

9:6 For if one be perfect among the children of men, yet if thy wisdom be not with him, he shall be nothing regarded.

9:7 Tu elegisti me regem populo tuo, et judicem filiorum tuorum et filiarum :

9:7 Thou hast chosen me to be king of thy people, and a judge of thy sons and daughters:

9:8 et dixisti me ædificare templum in monte sancto tuo, et in civitate habitationis tuæ altare : similitudinem tabernaculi sancti tui quod præparasti ab initio.

9:8 And hast commanded me to build a temple on thy holy mount, and an altar in the city of thy dwelling place, a resemblance of thy holy tabernacle, which thou hast prepared from the beginning:

9:9 Et tecum sapientia tua, quæ novit opera tua, quæ et affuit tunc cum orbem terrarum faceres, et sciebat quid esset placitum oculis tuis, et quid directum in præceptis tuis.

9:9 And thy wisdom with thee, which knoweth thy works, which then also was present when thou madest the world, and knew what was agreeable to thy eyes, and what was right in thy commandments.

9:10 Mitte illam de cælis sanctis tuis, et a sede magnitudinis tuæ, ut mecum sit et mecum laboret, ut sciam quid acceptum sit apud te :

9:10 Send her out of thy holy heaven, and from the throne of thy majesty, that she may be with me, and may labour with me, that I may know what is acceptable with thee:

9:11 scit enim illa omnia, et intelligit, et deducet me in operibus meis sobrie, et custodiet me in sua potentia.

9:11 For she knoweth and understandeth all things, and shall lead me soberly in my works, and shall preserve me by her power.

9:12 Et erunt accepta opera mea, et disponam populum tuum juste, et ero dignus sedium patris mei.

9:12 So shall my works be acceptable, and I shall govern thy people justly, and shall be worthy of the throne of my father.

9:13 Quis enim hominum poterit scire consilium Dei ? aut quis poterit cogitare quid velit Deus ?

9:13 For who among men is he that can know the counsel of God? or who can think what the will of God is?

9:14 Cogitationes enim mortalium timidæ, et incertæ providentiæ nostræ ;

9:14 For the thoughts of mortal men are fearful, and our counsels uncertain.

9:15 corpus enim quod corrumpitur aggravat animam, et terrena inhabitatio deprimit sensum multa cogitantem.

9:15 For the corruptible body is a load upon the soul, and the earthly habitation presseth down the mind that museth upon many things.

9:16 Et difficile æstimamus quæ in terra sunt, et quæ in prospectu sunt invenimus cum labore : quæ autem in cælis sunt, quis investigabit ?

9:16 And hardly do we guess aright at things that are upon earth: and with labour do we find the things that are before us. But the things that are in heaven, who shall search out?

9:17 Sensum autem tuum, quis sciet, nisi tu dederis sapientiam, et miseris spiritum sanctum tuum de altissimis,

9:17 And who shall know thy thought, except thou give wisdom, and send thy holy Spirit from above:

9:18 et sic correctæ sint semitæ eorum qui sunt in terris, et quæ tibi placent didicerint homines ?

9:18 And so the ways of them that are upon earth may be corrected, and men may learn the things that please thee?

9:19 Nam per sapientiam sanati sunt quicumque placuerunt tibi, Domine, a principio.

9:19 For by wisdom they were healed, whosoever have pleased thee, O Lord, from the beginning.

Chapter 10

10:1 Hæc illum qui primus formatus est a Deo patre orbis terrarum, cum solus esset creatus, custodivit,

10:1 She preserved him, that was first formed by God, the father of the world, when he was created alone,

10:2 et eduxit illum a delicto suo, et dedit illi virtutem continendi omnia.

10:2 And she brought him out of his sin, and gave him power to govern all things.

10:3 Ab hac ut recessit injustus in ira sua, per iram homicidii fraterni deperiit.

10:3 But when the unjust went away from her in his anger, he perished by the fury wherewith he murdered his brother.

10:4 Propter quem cum aqua deleret terram, sanavit iterum sapientia, per contemptibile lignum justum gubernans.

10:4 For whose cause, when water destroyed the earth, wisdom healed it again, directing the course of the just by contemptible wood.

10:5 Hæc et in consensu nequitiæ, cum se nationes contulissent, scivit justum, et conservavit sine querela Deo, et in filii misericordia fortem custodivit.

10:5 Moreover, when the nations had conspired together to consent to wickedness, she knew the just, and preserved him without blame to God, and kept him strong against the compassion for his son.

10:6 Hæc justum a pereuntibus impiis liberavit fugientem, descendente igne in Pentapolim :

10:6 She delivered the just man, who fled from the wicked that were perishing, when the fire came down upon Pentapolis:

10:7 quibus in testimonium nequitiæ fumigabunda constat deserta terra, et incerto tempore fructus habentes arbores : et incredibilis animæ memoria stans figmentum salis.

10:7 Whose land, for a testimony of their wickedness, is desolate, and smoketh to this day, and the trees bear fruits that ripen not, and a standing pillar of salt is a monument of an incredulous soul.

10:8 Sapientiam enim prætereuntes, non tantum in hoc lapsi sunt ut ignorarent bona, sed et insipientiæ suæ reliquerunt hominibus memoriam, ut in his quæ peccaverunt nec latere potuissent.

10:8 For regarding not wisdom, they did not only slip in this, that they were ignorant of good things; but they left also unto men a memorial of their folly, so that in the things in which they sinned, they could not so much as lie hid.

10:9 Sapientia autem hos qui se observant a doloribus liberavit.

10:9 But wisdom hath delivered from sorrow them that attend upon her.

10:10 Hæc profugum iræ fratris justum deduxit per vias rectas, et ostendit illi regnum Dei, et dedit illi scientiam sanctorum ; honestavit illum in laboribus, et complevit labores illius.

10:10 She conducted the just, when he fled from his brother's wrath, through the right ways, and shewed him the kingdom of God, and gave him the knowledge of the holy things, made him honourable in his labours, and accomplished his labours.

10:11 In fraude circumvenientium illum affuit illi, et honestum fecit illum.

10:11 In the deceit of them that overreached him, she stood by him, and made him honourable.

10:12 Custodivit illum ab inimicis, et a seductoribus tutavit illum : et certamen forte dedit illi ut vinceret, et sciret quoniam omnium potentior est sapientia.

10:12 She kept him safe from his enemies, and she defended him from seducers, and gave him a strong conflict, that he might overcome, and know that wisdom is mightier than all.

10:13 Hæc venditum justum non dereliquit, sed a peccatoribus liberavit eum ; descenditque cum illo in foveam,

10:13 She forsook not the just when he was sold, but delivered him from sinners: she went down with him into the pit.

10:14 et in vinculis non dereliquit illum, donec afferret illi sceptrum regni, et potentiam adversus eos qui eum deprimebant : et mendaces ostendit qui maculaverunt illum, et dedit illi claritatem æternam.

10:14 And in bands she left him not, till she brought him the sceptre of the kingdom, and power against those that oppressed him: and shewed them to be liars that had accused him, and gave him everlasting glory.

10:15 Hæc populum justum et semen sine querela liberavit a nationibus quæ illum deprimebant.

10:15 She delivered the just people, and blameless seed, from the nations that oppressed them.

10:16 Intravit in animam servi Dei, et stetit contra reges horrendos in portentis et signis.

10:16 She entered into the soul of the servant of God and stood against dreadful kings in wonders and signs.

10:17 Et reddidit justis mercedem laborum suorum, et deduxit illos in via mirabili : et fuit illis in velamento diei, et in luce stellarum per noctem ;

10:17 And she rendered to the just the wages of their labours, and conducted them in a wonderful way: and she was to them for a covert by day, and for the light of stars by night:

10:18 transtulit illos per mare Rubrum, et transvexit illos per aquam nimiam.

10:18 And she brought them through the Red Sea, and carried them over through a great water.

10:19 Inimicos autem illorum demersit in mare, et ab altitudine inferorum eduxit illos. Ideo justi tulerunt spolia impiorum,

10:19 But their enemies she drowned in the sea, and from the depth of hell she brought them out. Therefore the just took the spoils of the wicked.

10:20 et decantaverunt, Domine, nomen sanctum tuum, et victricem manum tuam laudaverunt pariter :

10:20 And they sung to thy holy name, O Lord, and they praised with one accord thy victorious hand.

10:21 quoniam sapientia aperuit os mutorum, et linguas infantium fecit disertas.

10:21 For wisdom opened the mouth of the dumb, and made the tongues of infants eloquent.

Chapter 11

11:1 Direxit opera eorum in manibus prophetæ sancti.

11:1 She prospered their works in the hands of the holy prophet.

11:2 Iter fecerunt per deserta quæ non habitabantur, et in locis desertis fixerunt casas.

11:2 They went through wildernesses that were not inhabited, and in desert places they pitched their tents.

11:3 Steterunt contra hostes, et de inimicis se vindicaverunt.

11:3 They stood against their enemies, and revenged themselves of their adversaries.

11:4 Sitierunt, et invocaverunt te, et data est illis aqua de petra altissima, et requies sitis de lapide duro.

11:4 They were thirsty, and they called upon thee, and water was given them out of the high rock, and a refreshment of their thirst out of the hard stone.

11:5 Per quæ enim pœnas passi sunt inimici illorum a defectione potus sui, et in eis cum abundarent filii Israël lætati sunt :

11:5 For by what things their enemies were punished, when their drink failed them, while the children of Israel abounded therewith, and rejoiced:

11:6 per hæc, cum illis deessent, bene cum illis actum est.

11:6 By the same things they in their need were benefited.

11:7 Nam pro fonte quidem sempiterni fluminis, humanum sanguinem dedisti injustis.

11:7 For instead of a fountain of an ever running river, thou gavest human blood to the unjust.

11:8 Qui cum minuerentur in traductione infantium occisorum, dedisti illis abundantem aquam insperate,

11:8 And whilst they were diminished for a manifest reproof of their murdering the infants, thou gavest to thine abundant water unlooked for:

11:9 ostendens per sitim quæ tunc fuit, quemadmodum tuos exaltares, et adversarios illorum necares.

11:9 Shewing by the thirst that was then, how thou didst exalt thine, and didst kill their adversaries.

11:10 Cum enim tentati sunt, et quidem cum misericordia disciplinam accipientes, scierunt quemadmodum cum ira judicati impii tormenta paterentur.

11:10 For when they were tried, and chastised with mercy, they knew how the wicked were judged with wrath, and tormented.

11:11 Hos quidem tamquam pater monens probasti ; illos autem tamquam durus rex interrogans condemnasti.

11:11 For thou didst admonish and try them as a father: but the others, as a severe king, thou didst examine and condemn.

11:12 Absentes enim, et præsentes, similiter torquebantur.

11:12 For whether absent or present, they were tormented alike.

11:13 Duplex enim illos acceperat tædium et gemitus, cum memoria præteritorum.

11:13 For a double affliction came upon them, and a groaning for the remembrance of things past.

11:14 Cum enim audirent per sua tormenta bene secum agi, commemorati sunt Dominum, admirantes in finem exitus.

11:14 For when they heard that by their punishments the others were benefited, they remembered the Lord, wondering at the end of what was come to pass.

11:15 Quem enim in expositione prava projectum deriserunt, in finem eventus mirati sunt, non similiter justis sitientes.

11:15 For whom they scorned before, when he was thrown out at the time of his being wickedly exposed to perish, him they admired in the end, when they saw the event: their thirsting being unlike to that of the just.

11:16 Pro cogitationibus autem insensatis iniquitatis illorum, quod quidam errantes colebant mutos serpentes et bestias supervacuas, immisisti illis multitudinem mutorum animalium in vindictam ;

11:16 But for the foolish devices of their iniquity, because some being deceived worshipped dumb serpents and worthless beasts, thou didst send upon them a multitude of dumb beasts for vengeance:

11:17 ut scirent quia per quæ peccat quis, per hæc et torquetur.

11:17 That they might know that by what things a man sinneth, by the same also he is tormented.

11:18 Non enim impossibilis erat omnipotens manus tua, quæ creavit orbem terrarum ex materia invisa, immittere illis multitudinem ursorum, aut audaces leones,

11:18 For thy almighty hand, which made the world of matter without form, was not unable to send upon them a multitude of bears, or fierce lions,

11:19 aut novi generis ira plenas ignotas bestias, aut vaporem ignium spirantes, aut fumi odorem proferentes, aut horrendas ab oculis scintillas emittentes ;

11:19 Or unknown beasts of a new kind, full of rage; either breathing out a fiery vapour, or sending forth a stinking smoke, or shooting horrible sparks out of their eyes:

11:20 quarum non solum læsura poterat illos exterminare, sed et aspectus per timorem occidere.

11:20 Whereof not only the hurt might be able to destroy them, but also the very sight might kill them through fear.

11:21 Sed et sine his uno spiritu poterant occidi, persecutionem passi ab ipsis factis suis, et dispersi per spiritum virtutis tuæ : sed omnia in mensura, et numero et pondere disposuisti.

11:21 Yea, and without these, they might have been slain with one blast, persecuted by their own deeds, and scattered by the breath of thy power: but thou hast ordered all things in measure, and number, and weight.

11:22 Multum enim valere, tibi soli supererat semper : et virtuti brachii tui quis resistet ?

11:22 For great power always belonged to thee alone: and who shall resist the strength of thy arm?

11:23 Quoniam tamquam momentum stateræ, sic est ante te orbis terrarum, et tamquam gutta roris antelucani quæ descendit in terram.

11:23 For the whole world before thee is as the least grain of the balance, and as a drop of the morning dew, that falleth down upon tho earth.

11:24 Sed misereris omnium, quia omnia potes ; et dissimulas peccata hominum, propter pœnitentiam.

11:24 But thou hast mercy upon all, because thou canst do all things, and overlookest the sins of men for the sake of repentance.

11:25 Diligis enim omnia quæ sunt, et nihil odisti eorum quæ fecisti ; nec enim odiens aliquid constituisti aut fecisti.

11:25 For thou lovest all things that are, and hatest none of the things which thou hast made: for thou didst not appoint, or make any thing hating it.

11:26 Quomodo autem posset aliquid permanere, nisi tu voluisses ? aut quod a te vocatum non esset conservaretur ?

11:26 And how could any thing endure, if thou wouldst not? or be preserved, if not called by thee?

11:27 Parcis autem omnibus, quoniam tua sunt, Domine, qui amas animas.

11:27 But thou sparest all: because they are thine, O Lord, who lovest souls.

Chapter 12

12:1 O quam bonus et suavis est, Domine, spiritus tuus in omnibus !

12:1 O how good and sweet is thy Spirit, O Lord, in all things!

12:2 Ideoque eos qui exerrant partibus corripis, et de quibus peccant admones et alloqueris, ut relicta malitia credant in te, Domine.

12:2 And therefore thou chastisest them that err, by little and little: and admonishest them, and speakest to them, concerning the things wherein they offend: that leaving their wickedness, they may believe in thee, O Lord.

12:3 Illos enim antiquos inhabitatores terræ sanctæ tuæ, quos exhorruisti,

12:3 For those ancient inhabitants of thy holy land, whom thou didst abhor,

12:4 quoniam odibilia opera tibi faciebant per medicamina et sacrificia injusta,

12:4 Because they did works hateful to thee by their sorceries, and wicked sacrifices,

12:5 et filiorum suorum necatores sine misericordia, et comestores viscerum hominum, et devoratores sanguinis a medio sacramento tuo,

12:5 And those merciless murderers of their own children, and eaters of men's bowels, and devourers of blood from the midst of thy consecration,

12:6 et auctores parentes animarum inauxiliatarum, perdere voluisti per manus parentum nostrorum :

12:6 And those parents sacrificing with their own hands helpless souls, it was thy will to destroy by the hands of our parents,

12:7 ut dignam perciperent peregrinationem puerorum Dei, quæ tibi omnium carior est terra.

12:7 That the land which of all is most dear to thee, might receive a worthy colony of the children of God.

12:8 Sed et his tamquam hominibus pepercisti, et misisti antecessores exercitus tui vespas, ut illos paulatim exterminarent.

12:8 Yet even those thou sparedst as men, and didst send wasps forerunners of thy host, to destroy them by little and little.

12:9 Non quia impotens eras in bello subjicere impios justis, aut bestiis sævis, aut verbo duro simul exterminare :

12:9 Not that thou wast unable to bring the wicked under the just by war, or by cruel beasts, or with one rough word to destroy them at once:

12:10 sed partibus judicans, dabas locum pœnitentiæ, non ignorans quoniam nequam est natio eorum, et naturalis malitia ipsorum, et quoniam non poterat mutari cogitatio illorum in perpetuum.

12:10 But executing thy judgments by degrees, thou gavest them place of repentance, not being ignorant that they were a wicked generation, and their malice natural, and that their thought could never be changed.

12:11 Semen enim erat maledictum ab initio ; nec timens aliquem, veniam dabas peccatis illorum.

12:11 For it was a cursed seed from the beginning: neither didst thou for fear of any one give pardon to their sins.

12:12 Quis enim dicet tibi : Quid fecisti ? aut quis stabit contra judicium tuum ? aut quis in conspectu tuo veniet vindex iniquorum hominum ? aut quis tibi imputabit, si perierint nationes quas tu fecisti ?

12:12 For who shall say to thee: What hast thou done? or who shall withstand thy judgment? or who shall come before thee to be a revenger of wicked men? or who shall accuse thee, if the nations perish, which thou hast made ?

12:13 Non enim est alius deus quam tu, cui cura est de omnibus, ut ostendas quoniam non injuste judicas judicium.

12:13 For there is no other God but thou, who hast care of all, that thou shouldst shew that thou dost not give judgment unjustly.

12:14 Neque rex, neque tyrannus in conspectu tuo inquirent de his quos perdidisti.

12:14 Neither shall king, nor tyrant, in thy sight inquire about them whom thou hast destroyed.

12:15 Cum ergo sis justus, juste omnia disponis ; ipsum quoque qui non debet puniri, condemnare, exterum æstimas a tua virtute.

12:15 For so much then, as thou art just, thou orderest all things justly: thinking it not agreeable to the power, to condemn him who deserveth not to be punished.

12:16 Virtus enim tua justitiæ initium est, et ob hoc quod Dominus es, omnibus te parcere facis.

12:16 For thy power is the beginning of justice: and because thou art Lord of all, thou makest thyself gracious to all.

12:17 Virtutem enim ostendis tu, qui non crederis esse in virtute consummatus, et horum qui te nesciunt audaciam traducis.

12:17 For thou shewest thy power, when men will not believe thee to be absolute in power, and thou convincest the boldness of them that know thee not.

12:18 Tu autem dominator virtutis, cum tranquillitate judicas, et cum magna reverentia disponis nos : subest enim tibi, cum volueris posse.

12:18 But thou being master of power, judgest with tranquillity, and with great favour disposest of us: for thy power is at hand when thou wilt.

12:19 Docuisti autem populum tuum per talia opera, quoniam oportet justum esse et humanum ; et bonæ spei fecisti filios tuos, quoniam judicans das locum in peccatis pœnitentiæ.

12:19 But thou hast taught thy people by such works, that they must be just and humane, and hast made thy children to be of a good hope: because in judging, thou givest place for repentance for sins.

12:20 Si enim inimicos servorum tuorum, et debitos morti, cum tanta cruciasti attentione, dans tempus et locum per quæ possent mutari a malitia :

12:20 For if thou didst punish the enemies of thy servants, and that deserved to die, with so great deliberation, giving them time and place whereby they might be changed from their wickedness:

12:21 cum quanta diligentia judicasti filios tuos, quorum parentibus juramenta et conventiones dedisti bonarum promissionum !

12:21 With what circumspection hast thou judged thy own children, to whose parents thou hast sworn, and made covenants of good promises?

12:22 Cum ergo das nobis disciplinam, inimicos nostros multipliciter flagellas, ut bonitatem tuam cogitemus judicantes, et cum de nobis judicatur, speremus misericordiam tuam.

12:22 Therefore whereas thou chastisest us, thou scourgest our enemies very many ways, to the end that when we judge we may think on thy goodness: and when we are judged, we may hope for thy mercy.

12:23 Unde et illis qui in vita sua insensate et injuste vixerunt, per hæc quæ coluerunt dedisti summa tormenta.

12:23 Wherefore thou hast also greatly tormented them, who, in their life, have lived foolishly and unjustly, by the same things which they worshipped.

12:24 Etenim in erroris via diutius erraverunt, deos æstimantes hæc quæ in animalibus sunt supervacua, infantium insensatorum more viventes.

12:24 For they went astray for a long time in the ways of error, holding those things for gods which are the most worthless among beasts, living after the manner of children without understanding.

12:25 Propter hoc tamquam pueris insensatis judicium in derisum dedisti.

12:25 Therefore thou hast sent a judgment upon them, as senseless children, to mock them.

12:26 Qui autem ludibriis et increpationibus non sunt correcti, dignum Dei judicium experti sunt.

12:26 But they that were not amended by mockeries and reprehensions, experienced the worthy judgment of God.

12:27 In quibus enim patientes indignabantur per hæc quos putabant deos, in ipsis cum exterminarentur videntes, illum quem olim negabant se nosse, verum Deum agnoverunt ; propter quod et finis condemnationis eorum venit super illos.

12:27 For seeing, with indignation, that they suffered by those very things which they took for gods, when they were destroyed by the same, they acknowledged him the true God, whom in time past they denied that they knew: for which cause the end also of their condemnation came upon them.

Chapter 13

13:1 Vani autem sunt omnes homines in quibus non subest scientia Dei ; et de his quæ videntur bona, non potuerunt intelligere eum qui est, neque operibus attendentes agnoverunt quis esset artifex :

13:1 But all men are vain, in whom there is not the knowledge of God: and who by these good things that are seen, could not understand him that is, neither by attending to the works have acknowledged who was the workman:

13:2 sed aut ignem, aut spiritum, aut citatum aërem, aut gyrum stellarum, aut nimiam aquam, aut solem et lunam, rectores orbis terrarum deos putaverunt.

13:2 But have imagined either the fire, or the wind, or the swift air, or the circle of the stars, or the great water, or the sun and moon, to be the gods that rule the world.

13:3 Quorum si specie delectati, deos putaverunt, sciant quanto his dominator eorum speciosior est : speciei enim generator hæc omnia constituit.

13:3 With whose beauty, if they, being delighted, took them to be gods: let them know how much the Lord of them is more beautiful than they: for the first author of beauty made all those things.

13:4 Aut si virtutem et opera eorum mirati sunt, intelligant ab illis quoniam qui hæc fecit fortior est illis :

13:4 Or if they admired their power, and their effects, let them understand by them, that he that made them, is mightier than they:

13:5 a magnitudine enim speciei et creaturæ cognoscibiliter poterit creator horum videri.

13:5 For by the greatness of the beauty, and of the creature, the creator of them may be seen, so as to be known thereby.

13:6 Sed tamen adhuc in his minor est querela ; et hi enim fortasse errant, Deum quærentes, et volentes invenire.

13:6 But yet as to these they are less to be blamed. For they perhaps err, seeking God, and desirous to find him.

13:7 Etenim cum in operibus illius conversentur inquirunt, et persuasum habent quoniam bona sunt quæ videntur.

13:7 For being conversant among his works, they search: and they are persuaded that the things are good which are seen.

13:8 Iterum autem nec his debet ignosci.

13:8 But then again they are not to be pardoned.

13:9 Si enim tantum potuerunt scire ut possent æstimare sæculum, quomodo hujus Dominum non facilius invenerunt ?

13:9 For if they were able to know so much as to make a judgment of the world: how did they not more easily find out the Lord thereof?

13:10 Infelices autem sunt, et inter mortuos spes illorum est, qui appellaverunt deos opera manuum hominum : aurum et argentum, artis inventionem, et similitudines animalium, aut lapidem inutilem, opus manus antiquæ.

13:10 But unhappy are they, and their hope is among the dead, who have called gods the works of the hand of men, gold and silver, the inventions of art, and the resemblances of beasts, or an unprofitable stone the work of an ancient hand.

13:11 Aut si quis artifex faber de silva lignum rectum secuerit, et hujus docte eradat omnem corticem, et arte sua usus diligenter fabricet vas utile in conversationem vitæ ;

13:11 Or if an artist, a carpenter, hath cut down a tree proper for his use in the wood, and skilfully taken off all the bark thereof, and with his art, diligently formeth a vessel profitable for the common uses of life,

13:12 reliquiis autem ejus operis ad præparationem escæ abutatur,

13:12 And useth the chips of his work to dress his meat:

13:13 et reliquum horum quod ad nullos usus facit, lignum curvum et vorticibus plenum sculpat diligenter per vacuitatem suam, et per scientiam suæ artis figuret illud, et assimilet illud imagini hominis,

13:13 And taking what was left thereof, which is good for nothing, being a crooked piece of wood, and full of knots, carveth it diligently when he hath nothing else to do, and by the skill of his art fashioneth it, and maketh it like the image of a man:

13:14 aut alicui ex animalibus illud comparet : perliniens rubrica, et rubicundum faciens fuco colorem illius, et omnem maculam quæ in illo est perliniens ;

13:14 Or the resemblance of some beast, laying it over with vermilion, and painting it red, and covering every spot that is in it:

13:15 et faciat ei dignam habitationem, et in pariete ponens illud, et confirmans ferro

13:15 And maketh a convenient dwelling place for it, and setting it in a wall, and fastening it with iron,

13:16 ne forte cadat, prospiciens illi : sciens quoniam non potest adjuvare se : imago enim est, et opus est illi adjutorium.

13:16 Providing for it, lest it should fall, knowing that it is unable to help itself: for it is an image, and hath need of help.

13:17 Et de substantia sua, et de filiis suis, et de nuptiis votum faciens inquirit : non erubescit loqui cum illo qui sine anima est.

13:17 And then maketh prayer to it, enquiring concerning his substance, and his children, or his marriage. And he is not ashamed to speak to that which hath no life:

13:18 Et pro sanitate quidem infirmum deprecatur, et pro vita rogat mortuum, et in adjutorium inutilem invocat.

13:18 And for health he maketh supplication to the weak, and for life prayeth to that which is dead, and for help calleth upon that which is unprofitable:

13:19 Et pro itinere petit ab eo qui ambulare non potest ; et de acquirendo, et de operando, et de omnium rerum eventu, petit ab eo qui in omnibus est inutilis.

13:19 And for a good journey he petitioneth him that cannot walk: and for getting, and for working, and for the event of all things he asketh him that is unable to do any thing.

Chapter 14

14:1 Iterum alius navigare cogitans, et per feros fluctus iter facere incipiens, ligno portante se, fragilius lignum invocat.

14:1 Again, another designing to sail, and beginning to make his voyage through the raging waves, calleth upon a piece of wood more frail than the wood that carrieth him.

14:2 Illud enim cupiditas acquirendi excogitavit, et artifex sapientia fabricavit sua.

14:2 For this the desire of gain devised, and the workman built it by his skill.

14:3 Tua autem, Pater, providentia gubernat : quoniam dedisti et in mari viam, et inter fluctus semitam firmissimam,

14:3 But thy providence, O Father, governeth it: for thou hast made a way even in the sea, and a most sure path among the waves,

14:4 ostendens quoniam potens es ex omnibus salvare, etiam si sine arte aliquis adeat mare.

14:4 Shewing that thou art able to save out of all things, yea, though a man went to sea without art.

14:5 Sed ut non essent vacua sapientiæ tuæ opera, propter hoc etiam et exiguo ligno credunt homines animas suas, et transeuntes mare per ratem liberati sunt.

14:5 But that the works of thy wisdom might not be idle: therefore men also trust their lives even to a little wood, and passing over the sea by ship, are saved.

14:6 Sed et ab initio cum perirent superbi gigantes, spes orbis terrarum ad ratem confugiens, remisit sæculo semen nativitatis quæ manu tua erat gubernata.

14:6 And from the beginning also, when the proud giants perished, the hope of the world fleeing to a vessel, which was governed by thy hand, left to the world seed of generation.

14:7 Benedictum est enim lignum per quod fit justitia ;

14:7 For blessed is the wood, by which justice cometh

14:8 per manus autem quod fit idolum, maledictum est et ipsum, et qui fecit illud : quia ille quidem operatus est, illud autem cum esset fragile, deus cognominatus est.

14:8 But the idol that is made by hands, is cursed, as well it, as he that made it: he because he made it; and it because being frail it is called a god.

14:9 Similiter autem odio sunt Deo impius et impietas ejus ;

14:9 But to God the wicked and his wickedness are hateful alike.

14:10 etenim quod factum est, cum illo qui fecit tormenta patietur.

14:10 For that which is made, together with him that made it, shall suffer torments.

14:11 Propter hoc et in idolis nationum non erit respectus, quoniam creaturæ Dei in odium factæ sunt, et in tentationem animabus hominum, et in muscipulam pedibus insipientium.

14:11 Therefore there shall be no respect had even to the idols of the Gentiles: because the creatures of God are turned to an abomination, and a temptation to the souls of men, and a snare to the feet of the unwise.

14:12 Initium enim fornicationis est exquisitio idolorum, et adinventio illorum corruptio vitæ est :

14:12 For the beginning of fornication is the devising of idols: and the invention of them is the corruption of life.

14:13 neque enim erant ab initio, neque erunt in perpetuum.

14:13 For neither were they from the beginning, neither shall they be for ever.

14:14 Supervacuitas enim hominum hæc advenit in orbem terrarum, et ideo brevis illorum finis est inventus.

14:14 For by the vanity of men they came into the world: and therefore they shall be found to come shortly to an end.

14:15 Acerbo enim luctu dolens pater, cito sibi rapti filii fecit imaginem ; et illum qui tunc quasi homo mortuus fuerat, nunc tamquam deum colere cœpit, et constituit inter servos suos sacra et sacrificia.

14:15 For a father being afflicted with bitter grief, made to himself the image of his son, who was quickly taken away: and him who then had died as a man, he began now to worship as a god, and appointed him rites and sacrifices among his servants.

14:16 Deinde interveniente tempore, convalescente iniqua consuetudine, hic error tamquam lex custoditus est, et tyrannorum imperio colebantur figmenta.

14:16 Then, in process of time, wicked custom prevailing, this error was kept as a law, and statues were worshipped by the commandment of tyrants.

14:17 Et hos quos in palam homines honorare non poterant propter hoc quod longe essent, e longinquo figura eorum allata, evidentem imaginem regis quem honorare volebant fecerunt, ut illum qui aberat, tamquam præsentem colerent sua sollicitudine.

14:17 And those whom men could not honour in presence, because they dwelt far off, they brought their resemblance from afar, and made an express image of the king, whom they had a mind to honour: that by this their diligence, they might honour as present, him that was absent.

14:18 Provexit autem ad horum culturam et hos qui ignorabant artificis eximia diligentia.

14:18 And to the worshipping of these, the singular diligence also of the artificer helped to set forward the ignorant.

14:19 Ille enim, volens placere illi qui se assumpsit, elaboravit arte sua ut similitudinem in melius figuraret.

14:19 For he being willing to please him that employed him, laboured with all his art to make the resemblance in the best manner.

14:20 Multitudo autem hominum, abducta per speciem operis, eum qui ante tempus tamquam homo honoratus fuerat, nunc deum æstimaverunt.

14:20 And the multitude of men, carried away by the beauty of the work, took him now for a god, that little before was but honoured as a man.

14:21 Et hæc fuit vitæ humanæ deceptio, quoniam aut affectui aut regibus deservientes homines, incommunicabile nomen lapidibus et lignis imposuerunt.

14:21 And this was the occasion of deceiving human life: for men serving either their affection, or their kings, gave the incommunicable name to stones and wood.

14:22 Et non suffecerat errasse eos circa Dei scientiam, sed et in magno viventes inscientiæ bello, tot et tam magna mala pacem appellant.

14:22 And it was not enough for them to err about the knowledge of God, but whereas they lived in a great war of ignorance, they call so many and so great evils peace.

14:23 Aut enim filios suos sacrificantes, aut obscura sacrificia facientes, aut insaniæ plenas vigilias habentes,

14:23 For either they sacrifice their own children, or use hidden sacrifices, or keep watches full of madness,

14:24 neque vitam, neque nuptias mundas jam custodiunt : sed alius alium per invidiam occidit, aut adulterans contristat,

14:24 So that now they neither keep life, nor marriage undefiled, but one killeth another through envy, or grieveth him by adultery:

14:25 et omnia commista sunt : sanguis, homicidium, furtum et fictio, corruptio et infidelitas, turbatio et perjurium, tumultus bonorum,

14:25 And all things are mingled together, blood, murder, theft, and dissimulation, corruption and unfaithfulness, tumults and perjury, disquieting of the good,

14:26 Dei immemoratio, animarum inquinatio, nativitatis immutatio, nuptiarum inconstantia, inordinatio mœchiæ et impudicitiæ.

14:26 Forgetfulness of God, defiling of souls, changing of nature, disorder in marriage, and the irregularity of adultery and uncleanness.

14:27 Infandorum enim idolorum cultura omnis mali causa est, et initium et finis.

14:27 For the worship of abominable idols is the cause, and the beginning and end of all evil.

14:28 Aut enim dum lætantur insaniunt, aut certe vaticinantur falsa, aut vivunt injuste, aut pejerant cito.

14:28 For either they are mad when they are merry: or they prophesy lies, or they live unjustly, or easily forswear themselves.

14:29 Dum enim confidunt in idolis quæ sine anima sunt, male jurantes noceri se non sperant.

14:29 For whilst they trust in idols, which are without life, though they swear amiss, they look not to be hurt.

14:30 Utraque ergo illis evenient digne, quoniam male senserunt de Deo, attendentes idolis, et juraverunt injuste, in dolo contemnentes justitiam.

14:30 But for both these things they shall be justly punished, because they have thought not well of God, giving heed to idols, and have sworn unjustly, in guile despising justice.

14:31 Non enim juratorum virtus, sed peccantium pœna, perambulat semper injustorum prævaricationem.

14:31 For it is not the power of them, by whom they swear, but the just vengeance of sinners always punisheth the transgression of the unjust.

Chapter 15

15:1 Tu autem, Deus noster, suavis et verus es, patiens, et in misericordia disponens omnia.

15:1 But thou, our God, art gracious and true, patient, and ordering all things in mercy.

15:2 Etenim si peccaverimus, tui sumus, scientes magnitudinem tuam ; et si non peccaverimus, scimus quoniam apud te sumus computati.

15:2 For if we sin, we are thine, knowing thy greatness: and if we sin not, we know that we are counted with thee.

15:3 Nosse enim te, consummata justitia est ; et scire justitiam et virtutem tuam, radix est immortalitatis.

15:3 For to know thee is perfect justice: and to know thy justice, and thy power, is the root of immortality.

15:4 Non enim in errorem induxit nos hominum malæ artis excogitatio, nec umbra picturæ labor sine fructu, effigies sculpta per varios colores :

15:4 For the invention of mischievous men hath not deceived us, nor the shadow of a picture, a fruitless labour, a graven figure with divers colours,

15:5 cujus aspectus insensato dat concupiscentiam, et diligit mortuæ imaginis effigiem sine anima.

15:5 The sight whereof enticeth the fool to lust after it, and he loveth the lifeless figure of a dead image.

15:6 Malorum amatores digni sunt qui spem habeant in talibus, et qui faciunt illos, et qui diligunt, et qui colunt.

15:6 The lovers of evil things deserve to have no better things to trust in, both they that make them, and they that love them, and they that worship them.

15:7 Sed et figulus mollem terram premens, laboriose fingit ad usus nostros unumquodque vas ; et de eodem luto fingit quæ munda sunt in usum vasa, et similiter quæ his sunt contraria : horum autem vasorum quis sit usus, judex est figulus.

15:7 The potter also tempering soft earth, with labour fashioneth every vessel for our service, and of the same clay he maketh both vessels that are for clean uses, and likewise such as serve to the contrary: but what is the use of these vessels, the potter is the judge.

15:8 Et cum labore vano deum fingit de eodem luto ille qui paulo ante de terra factus fuerat, et post pusillum reducit se unde acceptus est, repetitus animæ debitum quam habebat.

15:8 And of the same clay by a vain labour he maketh a god: he who a little before was made of earth himself, and a little after returneth to the same out of which he was taken, when his life, which was lent him, shall be called for again.

15:9 Sed cura est illi non quia laboraturus est, nec quoniam brevis illi vita est : sed concertatur aurificibus et argentariis ; sed et ærarios imitatur, et gloriam præfert, quoniam res supervacuas fingit.

15:9 But his care is, not that he shall labour, nor that his life is short, but he striveth with the goldsmiths and silversmiths: and he endeavoureth to do like the workers in brass, and counteth it a glory to make vain things.

15:10 Cinis est enim cor ejus, et terra supervacua spes illius, et luto vilior vita ejus :

15:10 For his heart is ashes, and his hope vain earth and his life more base than clay:

15:11 quoniam ignoravit qui se finxit, et qui inspiravit illi animam quæ operatur, et qui insufflavit ei spiritum vitalem.

15:11 Forasmuch as he knew not his maker, and him that inspired into him the soul that worketh, and that breathed into him a living spirit.

15:12 Sed et æstimaverunt ludum esse vitam nostram, et conversationem vitæ compositam ad lucrum, et oportere undecumque etiam ex malo acquirere.

15:12 Yea, and they have counted our life a pastime and the business of life to be gain, and that we must be getting every way, even out of evil.

15:13 Hic enim scit se super omnes delinquere, qui ex terræ materia fragilia vasa et sculptilia fingit.

15:13 For that man knoweth that he offendeth above all others, who of earthly matter maketh brittle vessels, and graven gods.

15:14 Omnes enim insipientes, et infelices supra modum animæ superbi, sunt inimici populi tui, et imperantes illi :

15:14 But all the enemies of thy people that hold them in subjection, are foolish, and unhappy, and proud beyond measure:

15:15 quoniam omnia idola nationum deos æstimaverunt, quibus neque oculorum usus est ad videndum, neque nares ad percipiendum spiritum, neque aures ad audiendum, neque digiti manuum ad tractandum, sed et pedes eorum pigri ad ambulandum.

15:15 For they have esteemed all the idols of the heathens for gods, which neither have the use of eyes to see, nor noses to draw breath, nor ears to hear, nor fingers of hands to handle, and as for their feet, they are slow to walk.

15:16 Homo enim fecit illos ; et qui spiritum mutuatus est, is finxit illos. Nemo enim sibi similem homo poterit deum fingere.

15:16 For man made them: and he that borroweth his own breath, fashioned them. For no man can make a god like to himself.

15:17 Cum enim sit mortalis, mortuum fingit manibus iniquis. Melior enim est ipse his quos colit, quia ipse quidem vixit, cum esset mortalis, illi autem numquam.

15:17 For being mortal himself, he formeth a dead thing with his wicked hands. For he is better than they whom he worshippeth, because he indeed hath lived, though he were mortal, but they never.

15:18 Sed et animalia miserrima colunt ; insensata enim comparata his, illis sunt deteriora.

15:18 Moreover, they worship also the vilest creatures: but things without sense, compared to these, are worse than they.

15:19 Sed nec aspectu aliquis ex his animalibus bona potest conspicere : effugerunt autem Dei laudem et benedictionem ejus.

15:19 Yea, neither by sight can any man see good of these beasts. But they have fled from the praise of God, and from his blessing.

Chapter 16

16:1 Propter hæc et per his similia passi sunt digne tormenta, et per multitudinem bestiarum exterminati sunt.

16:1 For these things, and by the like things to these, they were worthily punished, and were destroyed by a multitude of beasts.

16:2 Pro quibus tormentis bene disposuisti populum tuum, quibus dedisti concupiscentiam delectamenti sui novum saporem, escam parans eis ortygometram :

16:2 Instead of which punishment, dealing well with thy people, thou gavest them their desire of delicious food, of a new taste, preparing for them quails for their meat:

16:3 ut illi quidem, concupiscentes escam propter ea quæ illis ostensa et missa sunt, etiam a necessaria concupiscentia averterentur. Hi autem in brevi inopes facti, novam gustaverunt escam.

16:3 To the end, that they indeed desiring food, by means of those things that were shewn and sent among them, might loath even that which was necessary to satisfy their desire. But these, after suffering want for a short time, tasted a new meat.

16:4 Oportebat enim illis sine excusatione quidem supervenire interitum exercentibus tyrannidem ; his autem tantum ostendere quemadmodum inimici eorum exterminabantur.

16:4 For it was requisite that inevitable destruction should come upon them that exercised tyranny: but to these it should only be shewn how their enemies were destroyed.

16:5 Etenim cum illis supervenit sæva bestiarum ira, morsibus perversorum colubrorum exterminabantur.

16:5 For when the fierce rage of beasts came upon these, they were destroyed by the bitings of crooked serpents.

16:6 Sed non in perpetuum ira tua permansit, sed ad correptionem in brevi turbati sunt, signum habentes salutis ad commemorationem mandati legis tuæ.

16:6 But thy wrath endured not for ever, but they were troubled for a short time for their correction, having a sign of salvation, to put them in remembrance of the commandment of thy law.

16:7 Qui enim conversus est, non per hoc quod videbat sanabatur, sed per te, omnium salvatorem.

16:7 For he that turned to it, was not healed by that which he saw, but by thee, the Saviour of all.

16:8 In hoc autem ostendisti inimicis nostris quia tu es qui liberas ab omni malo.

16:8 And in this thou didst shew to our enemies, that thou art he who deliverest from all evil.

16:9 Illos enim locustarum et muscarum occiderunt morsus, et non est inventa sanitas animæ illorum, quia digni erant ab hujuscemodi exterminari.

16:9 For the bitings of locusts, and of flies, killed them, and there was found no remedy for their life: because they were worthy to be destroyed by such things.

16:10 Filios autem tuos nec draconum venenatorum vicerunt dentes : misericordia enim tua adveniens sanabat illos.

16:10 But not even the teeth of venomous serpents overcame thy children: for thy mercy came and healed them.

16:11 In memoria enim sermonum tuorum examinabantur, et velociter salvabantur : ne in altam incidentes oblivionem non possent tuo uti adjutorio.

16:11 For they were examined for the remembrance of thy words, and were quickly healed, lest falling into deep forgetfulness, they might not be able to use thy help.

16:12 Etenim neque herba, neque malagma sanavit eos : sed tuus, Domine, sermo, qui sanat omnia.

16:12 For it was neither herb, nor mollifying plaster, that healed them, but thy word, O Lord, which healeth all things.

16:13 Tu es enim, Domine, qui vitæ et mortis habes potestatem, et deducis ad portas mortis, et reducis.

16:13 For it is thou, O Lord, that hast power of life and death, and leadest down to the gates of death, and bringest back again:

16:14 Homo autem occidit quidem per malitiam ; et cum exierit spiritus, non revertetur, nec revocabit animam quæ recepta est.

16:14 A man indeed killeth through malice, and when the spirit is gone forth, it shall not return, neither shall he call back the soul that is received:

16:15 Sed tuam manum effugere impossibile est.

16:15 But it is impossible to escape thy hand:

16:16 Negantes enim te nosse impii, per fortitudinem brachii tui flagellati sunt : novis aquis, et grandinibus, et pluviis persecutionem passi, et per ignem consumpti.

16:16 For the wicked that denied to know thee, were scourged by the strength of thy arm, being persecuted by strange waters, and hail, and rain, and consumed by fire.

16:17 Quod enim mirabile erat, in aqua, quæ omnia extinguit, plus ignis valebat : vindex est enim orbis justorum.

16:17 And which was wonderful, in water, which extinguisheth all things, the fire had more force: for the world fighteth for the just.

16:18 Quodam enim tempore mansuetabatur ignis, ne comburerentur quæ ad impios missa erant animalia, sed ut ipsi videntes scirent quoniam Dei judicio patiuntur persecutionem.

16:18 For at one time the fire was mitigated, that the beasts which were sent against the wicked might not be burnt, but that they might see, and perceive that they were persecuted by the judgment of God.

16:19 Et quodam tempore in aqua supra virtutem ignis exardescebat undique, ut iniquæ terræ nationem exterminaret.

16:19 And at another time the fire, above its own power, burnt in the midst of water, to destroy the fruits of a wicked land.

16:20 Pro quibus angelorum esca nutrivisti populum tuum, et paratum panem de cælo præstitisti illis sine labore, omne delectamentum in se habentem, et omnis saporis suavitatem.

16:20 Instead of which things, thou didst feed thy people with the food of angels, and gavest them bread from heaven, prepared without labour; having in it all that is delicious, and the sweetness of every taste.

16:21 Substantia enim tua dulcedinem tuam, quam in filios habes, ostendebat ; et deserviens uniuscujusque voluntati, ad quod quisque volebat convertebatur.

16:21 For thy sustenance shewed thy sweetness to thy children, and serving every man's will, it was turned to what every man liked.

16:22 Nix autem et glacies sustinebant vim ignis, et non tabescebant : ut scirent quoniam fructus inimicorum exterminabat ignis ardens in grandine et pluvia coruscans ;

16:22 But snow and ice endured the force of fire, and melted not: that they might know that the fire, burning in the hail, and flashing in the rain, destroyed the fruits of the enemies.

16:23 hic autem iterum ut nutrirentur justi, etiam suæ virtutis oblitus est.

16:23 But this same again, that the just might be nourished, did even forget its own strength.

16:24 Creatura enim tibi factori deserviens, exardescit in tormentum adversus injustos, et lenior fit ad benefaciendum pro his qui in te confidunt.

16:24 For the creature serving thee, the Creator, is made fierce against the unjust for their punishment: and abateth its strength for the benefit of them that trust in thee.

16:25 Propter hoc et tunc in omnia transfigurata, omnium nutrici gratiæ tuæ deserviebat, ad voluntatem eorum qui a te desiderabant :

16:25 Therefore even then it was transformed into all things, and was obedient to thy grace, that nourisheth all, according to the will of them that desired it of thee:

16:26 ut scirent filii tui quos dilexisti, Domine, quoniam non nativitatis fructus pascunt homines, sed sermo tuus hos qui in te crediderint conservat.

16:26 That thy children, O Lord, whom thou lovedst, might know that it is not the growing of fruits that nourisheth men, but thy word preserveth them that believe in thee.

16:27 Quod enim ab igne non poterat exterminari, statim ab exiguo radio solis calefactum tabescebat :

16:27 For that which could not be destroyed by fire, being warmed with a little sunbeam, presently melted away:

16:28 ut notum omnibus esset quoniam oportet prævenire solem ad benedictionem tuam, et ad ortum lucis te adorare.

16:28 That it might be known to all, that we ought to prevent the sun to bless thee, and adore thee at the dawning of the light.

16:29 Ingrati enim spes tamquam hibernalis glacies tabescet, et disperiet tamquam aqua supervacua.

16:29 For the hope of the unthankful shall melt away as the winter's ice, and shall run off as unprofitable water.

Chapter 17

17:1 Magna sunt enim judicia tua, Domine, et inenarrabilia verba tua : propter hoc indisciplinatæ animæ erraverunt.

17:1 For thy judgments, O Lord, are great, and thy words cannot be expressed: therefore undisciplined souls have erred.

17:2 Dum enim persuasum habent iniqui posse dominari nationi sanctæ, vinculis tenebrarum et longæ noctis compediti, inclusi sub tectis, fugitivi perpetuæ providentiæ jacuerunt.

17:2 For while the wicked thought to be able to have dominion over the holy nation, they themselves being fettered with the bonds of darkness, and a long night, shut up in their houses, lay there exiled from the eternal providence.

17:3 Et dum putant se latere in obscuris peccatis, tenebroso oblivionis velamento dispersi sunt, paventes horrende, et cum admiratione nimia perturbati.

17:3 And while they thought to lie hid in their obscure sins, they were scattered under a dark veil of forgetfullness, being horribly afraid, and troubled with exceeding great astonishment.

17:4 Neque enim quæ continebat illos spelunca sine timore custodiebat, quoniam sonitus descendens perturbabat illos, et personæ tristes illis apparentes pavorem illis præstabant.

17:4 For neither did the den that held them, keep them from fear: for noises coming down troubled them, and sad visions appearing to them, affrighted them.

17:5 Et ignis quidem nulla vis poterat illis lumen præbere, nec siderum limpidæ flammæ illuminare poterant illam noctem horrendam.

17:5 And no power of fire could give them light, neither could the bright flames of the stars enlighten that horrible night.

17:6 Apparebat autem illis subitaneus ignis, timore plenus ; et timore perculsi illius quæ non videbatur faciei, æstimabant deteriora esse quæ videbantur.

17:6 But there appeared to them a sudden fire, very dreadful: and being struck with the fear of that face, which was not seen, they thought the things which they saw to be worse:

17:7 Et magicæ artis appositi erant derisus, et sapientiæ gloriæ correptio cum contumelia.

17:7 And the delusions of their magic art were put down, and their boasting of wisdom was reproachfully rebuked.

17:8 Illi enim qui promittebant timores et perturbationes expellere se ab anima languente, hi cum derisu pleni timore languebant.

17:8 For they who promised to drive away fears and troubles from a sick soul, were sick themselves of a fear worthy to be laughed at.

17:9 Nam etsi nihil illos ex monstris perturbabat, transitu animalium et serpentium sibilatione commoti, tremebundi peribant, et aërem quem nulla ratione quis effugere posset, negantes se videre.

17:9 For though no terrible thing disturbed them: yet being scared with the passing by of beasts, and hissing of serpents, they died for fear and denying that they saw the air, which could by no means be avoided.

17:10 Cum sit enim timida nequitia, dat testimonium condemnationis : semper enim præsumit sæva, perturbata conscientia :

17:10 For whereas wickedness is fearful, it beareth witness of its condemnation: for a troubled conscience always forecasteth grievous things.

17:11 nihil enim est timor nisi proditio cogitationis auxiliorum.

17:11 For fear is nothing else but a yielding up of the succours from thought.

17:12 Et dum ab intus minor est exspectatio, majorem computat inscientiam ejus causæ, de qua tormentum præstat.

17:12 And while there is less expectation from within, the greater doth it count the ignorance of that cause which bringeth the torment.

17:13 Illi autem qui impotentem vere noctem, et ab infimis et ab altissimis inferis supervenientem, eumdem somnum dormientes,

17:13 But they that during that night, in which nothing could be done, and which came upon them from the lowest and deepest hell, slept the same sleep,

17:14 aliquando monstrorum exagitabantur timore, aliquando animæ deficiebant traductione : subitaneus enim illis et insperatus timor supervenerat.

17:14 Were sometimes molested with the fear of monsters, sometimes fainted away, their soul failing them: for a sudden and unlooked for fear was come upon them.

17:15 Deinde si quisquam ex illis decidisset, custodiebatur in carcere sine ferro reclusus.

17:15 Moreover, if any of them had fallen down, he was kept shut up in prison without irons.

17:16 Si enim rusticus quis erat, aut pastor, aut agri laborum operarius præoccupatus esset, ineffugibilem sustinebat necessitatem ;

17:16 For if any one were a husbandman, or a shepherd, or a labourer in the field, and was suddenly overtaken, he endured a necessity from which he could not fly.

17:17 una enim catena tenebrarum omnes erant colligati. Sive spiritus sibilans, aut inter spissos arborum ramos avium sonus suavis, aut vis aquæ decurrentis nimium,

17:17 For they were all bound together with one chain of darkness. Whether it were a whistling wind, or the melodious voice of birds, among the spreading branches of trees, or a fall of water running down with violence,

17:18 aut sonus validus præcipitatarum petrarum, aut ludentium animalium cursus invisus, aut mugientium valida bestiarum vox, aut resonans de altissimis montibus echo : deficientes faciebant illos præ timore.

17:18 Or the mighty noise of stones tumbling down, or the running that could not be seen of beasts playing together, or the roaring voice of wild beasts, or a rebounding echo from the highest mountains: these things made them to swoon for fear.

17:19 Omnis enim orbis terrarum limpido illuminabatur lumine, et non impeditis operibus continebatur.

17:19 For the whole world was enlightened, with a clear light, and none were hindered in their labours.

17:20 Solis autem illis superposita erat gravis nox, imago tenebrarum quæ superventura illis erat : ipsi ergo sibi erant graviores tenebris.

17:20 But over them only was spread a heavy night, an image of that darkness which was to come upon them. But they were to themselves more grievous than the darkness.

Chapter 18

18:1 Sanctis autem tuis maxima erat lux, et horum quidem vocem audiebant, sed figuram non videbant. Et quia non et ipsi eadem passi erant, magnificabant te ;

18:1 But thy saints had a very great light, and they heard their voice indeed, but did not see their shape. And because they also did not suffer the same things, they glorified thee:

18:2 et qui ante læsi erant, quia non lædebantur, gratias agebant, et ut esset differentia, donum petebant.

18:2 And they that before had been wronged, gave thanks, because they were not hurt now: and asked this gift, that there might be a difference.

18:3 Propter quod ignis ardentem columnam ducem habuerunt ignotæ viæ, et solem sine læsura boni hospitii præstitisti.

18:3 Therefore they received a burning pillar of fire for a guide of the way which they knew not, and thou gavest them a harmless sun of a good entertainment.

18:4 Digni quidem illi carere luce, et pati carcerem tenebrarum, qui inclusos custodiebant filios tuos, per quos incipiebat incorruptum legis lumen sæculo dari.

18:4 The others indeed were worthy to be deprived of light, and imprisoned in darkness, who kept thy children shut up, by whom the pure light of the law was to be given to the world.

18:5 Cum cogitarent justorum occidere infantes, et uno exposito filio et liberato, in traductionem illorum, multitudinem filiorum abstulisti, et pariter illos perdidisti in aqua valida.

18:5 And whereas they thought to kill the babes of the just: one child being cast forth, and saved to reprove them, thou tookest away a multitude of their children, and destroyedst them altogether in a mighty water.

18:6 Illa enim nox ante cognita est a patribus nostris, ut vere scientes quibus juramentis crediderunt, animæquiores essent.

18:6 For that night was known before by our fathers, that assuredly knowing what oaths they had trusted to, they might be of better courage.

18:7 Suscepta est autem a populo tuo sanitas quidem justorum, injustorum autem exterminatio.

18:7 So thy people received the salvation of the just, and destruction of the unjust.

18:8 Sicut enim læsisti adversarios, sic et nos provocans magnificasti.

18:8 For as thou didst punish the adversaries so thou didst also encourage and glorify us.

18:9 Absconse enim sacrificabant justi pueri bonorum, et justitiæ legem in concordia disposuerunt ; similiter et bona et mala recepturos justos, patrum jam decantantes laudes.

18:9 For the just children of good men were offering sacrifice secretly, and they unanimously ordered a law of justice: that the just should receive both good and evil alike, singing now the praises of the fathers.

18:10 Resonabat autem inconveniens inimicorum vox, et flebilis audiebatur planctus ploratorum infantium.

18:10 But on the other side there sounded an ill according cry of the enemies, and a lamentable mourning was heard for the children that were bewailed.

18:11 Simili autem pœna servus cum domino afflictus est, et popularis homo regi similia passus.

18:11 And the servant suffered the same punishment as the master, and a common man suffered in like manner as the king.

18:12 Similiter ergo omnes, uno nomine mortis, mortuos habebant innumerabiles : nec enim ad sepeliendum vivi sufficiebant, quoniam uno momento quæ erat præclarior natio illorum exterminata est.

18:12 So all alike had innumerable dead, with one kind of death. Neither were the living sufficient to bury them: for in one moment the noblest offspring of them was destroyed.

18:13 De omnibus enim non credentes, propter veneficia ; tunc vero primum cum fuit exterminium primogenitorum, spoponderunt populum Dei esse.

18:13 For whereas they would not believe any thing before by reason of the enchantments, then first upon the destruction of the firstborn, they acknowledged the people to be of God.

18:14 Cum enim quietum silentium contineret omnia, et nox in suo cursu medium iter haberet,

18:14 For while all things were in quiet silence, and the night was in the midst of her course,

18:15 omnipotens sermo tuus de cælo, a regalibus sedibus, durus debellator in mediam exterminii terram prosilivit,

18:15 Thy Almighty word leaped down from heaven from thy royal throne, as a fierce conqueror into the midst of the land of destruction,

18:16 gladius acutus insimulatum imperium tuum portans : et stans, replevit omnia morte, et usque ad cælum attingebat stans in terra.

18:16 With a sharp sword carrying thy unfeigned commandment, and he stood and filled all things with death, and standing on the earth, reached even to heaven.

18:17 Tunc continuo visus somniorum malorum turbaverunt illos, et timores supervenerunt insperati.

18:17 Then suddenly visions of evil dreams troubled them, and fears unlooked for came upon them.

18:18 Et alius alibi projectus semivivus, propter quam moriebatur causam demonstrabat mortis.

18:18 And one thrown here, another there, half dead, shewed the cause of his death.

18:19 Visiones enim quæ illos turbaverunt hæc præmonebant, ne inscii quare mala patiebantur perirent.

18:19 For the visions that troubled them foreshewed these things, lest they should perish, and not know why they suffered these evils.

18:20 Tetigit autem tunc et justos tentatio mortis, et commotio in eremo facta est multitudinis : sed non diu permansit ira tua.

18:20 But the just also were afterwards touched by an assault of death, and there was a disturbance of the multitude in the wilderness: but thy wrath did not long continue;

18:21 Prosperans enim homo sine querela deprecari pro populis, proferens servitutis suæ scutum, orationem et per incensum deprecationem allegans, restitit iræ, et finem imposuit necessitati, ostendens quoniam tuus est famulus.

18:21 For a blameless man made haste to pry for the people, bringing forth the shield of his ministry, prayer, and by incense making supplication, withstood the wrath, and put an end to the calamity, shewing that he was thy servant.

18:22 Vicit autem turbas non in virtute corporis, nec armaturæ potentia : sed verbo illum qui se vexabat subjecit, juramenta parentum et testamentum commemorans.

18:22 And he overcame the disturbance, not by strength of body nor with force of arms, but with a word he subdued him that punished them, alleging the oath and covenant made with the fathers.

18:23 Cum enim jam acervatim cecidissent super alterutrum mortui, interstitit, et amputavit impetum, et divisit illam quæ ad vivos ducebat viam.

18:23 For when they were now fallen down dead by heaps one upon another, he stood between and stayed the assault, and cut off the way to the living.

18:24 In veste enim poderis quam habebat, totus erat orbis terrarum ; et parentum magnalia in quatuor ordinibus lapidum erant sculpta, et magnificentia tua in diademate capitis illius sculpta erat.

18:24 For in the priestly robe which he wore, was the whole world: and in the four rows of the stones, the glory of the fathers was graven, and thy majesty was written upon the diadem of his head.

18:25 His autem cessit qui exterminabat, et hæc extimuit : erat enim sola tentatio iræ sufficiens.

18:25 And to these the destroyer gave place, and was afraid of them: for the proof only of wrath was enough.

Chapter 19

19:1 Impiis autem usque in novissimum sine misericordia ira supervenit. Præsciebat enim et futura illorum :

19:1 But as to the wicked, even to the end there came upon them wrath without mercy. For he knew before also what they would do:

19:2 quoniam cum ipsi permisissent ut se educerent, et cum magna sollicitudine præmisissent illos, consequebantur illos, pœnitentia acti.

19:2 For when they had given them leave to depart and had sent them away with great care, they repented and pursued after them.

19:3 Adhuc enim inter manus habentes luctum, et deplorantes ad monumenta mortuorum, aliam sibi assumpserunt cogitationem inscientiæ, et quos rogantes projecerant, hos tamquam fugitivos persequebantur.

19:3 For whilst they were yet mourning, and lamenting at the graves of the dead, they took up another foolish device: and pursued them as fugitives whom they had pressed to be gone:

19:4 Ducebat enim illos ad hunc finem digna necessitas ; et horum quæ acciderant commemorationem amittebant, ut quæ deerant tormentis repleret punitio :

19:4 For a necessity, of which they were worthy, brought them to this end: and they lost the remembrance of those things which had happened, that their punishment might fill up what was wanting to their torments:

19:5 et populus quidem tuus mirabiliter transiret, illi autem novam mortem invenirent.

19:5 And that thy people might wonderfully pass through, but they might find a new death.

19:6 Omnis enim creatura ad suum genus ab initio refigurabatur, deserviens tuis præceptis, ut pueri tui custodirentur illæsi.

19:6 For every creature, according to its kind was fashioned again as from the beginning, obeying thy commandments, that thy children might be kept without hurt.

19:7 Nam nubes castra eorum obumbrabat, et ex aqua quæ ante erat, terra arida apparuit, et in mari Rubro via sine impedimento, et campus germinans de profundo nimio :

19:7 For a cloud overshadowed their camps and where water was before, dry land appeared, and in the Red Sea a way without hindrance, and out of the great deep a springing field:

19:8 per quem omnis natio transivit quæ tegebatur tua manu, videntes tua mirabilia et monstra.

19:8 Through which all the nation passed which was protected with thy hand, seeing thy miracles and wonders.

19:9 Tamquam enim equi depaverunt escam, et tamquam agni exsultaverunt, magnificantes te, Domine, qui liberasti illos.

19:9 For they fed on their food like horses, and they skipped like lambs, praising thee, O Lord, who hadst delivered them.

19:10 Memores enim erant adhuc eorum quæ in incolatu illorum facta fuerant : quemadmodum pro natione animalium eduxit terra muscas, et pro piscibus eructavit fluvius multitudinem ranarum.

19:10 For they were yet mindful of those things which had been done in the time of their sojourning, how the ground brought forth flies instead of cattle, and how the river cast up a multitude of frogs instead of fishes.

19:11 Novissime autem viderunt novam creaturam avium, cum, adducti concupiscentia, postulaverunt escas epulationis.

19:11 And at length they saw a new generation of birds, when being led by their appetite, they asked for delicate meats.

19:12 In allocutione enim desiderii ascendit illis de mari ortygometra : et vexationes peccatoribus supervenerunt, non sine illis quæ ante facta erant argumentis per vim fulminum : juste enim patiebantur secundum suas nequitias.

19:12 For to satisfy their desire, the quail came up to them from the sea: and punishments came upon the sinners, not without foregoing signs by the force of thunders: for they suffered justly according to their own wickedness.

19:13 Etenim detestabiliorem inhospitalitatem instituerunt : alii quidem ignotos non recipiebant advenas ; alii autem bonos hospites in servitutem redigebant.

19:13 For they exercised a more detestable inhospitality than any: others indeed received not strangers unknown to them, but these brought their guests into bondage that had deserved well of them.

19:14 Et non solum hæc, sed et alius quidam respectus illorum erat, quoniam inviti recipiebant extraneos.

19:14 And not only so, but in another respect also they were worse: for the others against their will received the strangers.

19:15 Qui autem cum lætitia receperunt hos qui eisdem usi erant justitiis, sævissimis afflixerunt doloribus.

19:15 But these grievously afflicted them whom they had received with joy, and who lived under the same laws.

19:16 Percussi sunt autem cæcitate : sicut illi in foribus justi, cum subitaneis cooperti essent tenebris, unusquisque transitum ostii sui quærebat.

19:16 But they were struck with blindness: as those others were at the doors of the just man, when they were covered with sudden darkness, and every one sought the passage of his own door.

19:17 In se enim elementa dum convertuntur, sicut in organo qualitatis sonus immutatur, et omnia suum sonum custodiunt : unde æstimari ex ipso visu certo potest.

19:17 For while the elements are changed in themselves, as in an instrument the sound of the quality is changed, yet all keep their sound: which may clearly be perceived by the very sight.

19:18 Agrestia enim in aquatica convertebantur, et quæcumque erant natantia, in terram transibant.

19:18 For the things of the land were turned into things of the water: and the things that before swam in the water passed upon the land.

19:19 Ignis in aqua valebat supra suam virtutem, et aqua extinguentis naturæ obliviscebatur.

19:19 The fire had power in water above its own virtue, and the water forgot its quenching nature.

19:20 Flammæ e contrario corruptibilium animalium non vexaverunt carnes coambulantium, nec dissolvebant illam, quæ facile dissolvebatur sicut glacies, bonam escam. In omnibus enim magnificasti populum tuum, Domine, et honorasti, et non despexisti, in omni tempore et in omni loco assistens eis.

19:20 On the other side, the flames wasted not the flesh of corruptible animals walking therein, neither did they melt that good food, which was apt to melt as ice. For in all things thou didst magnify thy people, O Lord, and didst honour them, and didst not despise them, but didst assist them at all times, and in every place.

Sirach

Chapter 1

1:1 Omnis sapientia a Domino Deo est : et cum illo fuit semper, et est ante ævum.

1:1 All wisdom is from the Lord God, and hath been always with him, and is before all time.

1:2 Arenam maris, et pluviæ guttas, et dies sæculi, quis dinumeravit ? altitudinem cæli, et latitudinem terræ, et profundum abyssi, quis dimensus est ?

1:2 Who hath numbered the sand of the sea, and the drops of rain, and the days of the world? Who hath measured the height of heaven, and the breadth of the earth, and the depth of the abyss?

1:3 sapientiam Dei præcedentem omnia, quis investigavit ?

1:3 Who hath searched out the wisdom of God that goeth before all things?

1:4 Prior omnium creata est sapientia, et intellectus prudentiæ ab ævo.

1:4 Wisdom hath been created before all things, and the understanding of prudence from everlasting.

1:5 Fons sapientiæ verbum Dei in excelsis, et ingressus illius mandata æterna.

1:5 The word of God on high is the fountain of wisdom, and her ways are everlasting commandments.

1:6 Radix sapientiæ cui revelata est ? et astutias illius quis agnovit ?

1:6 To whom hath the root of wisdom been revealed, and who hath known her wise counsels?

1:7 disciplina sapientiæ cui revelata est et manifestata ? et multiplicationem ingressus illius quis intellexit ?

1:7 To whom hath the discipline of wisdom been revealed and made manifest? and who hath understood the multiplicity of her steps?

1:8 Unus est altissimus, Creator omnipotens, et rex potens et metuendus nimis, sedens super thronum illius, et dominans Deus.

1:8 There is one most high Creator Almighty, and a powerful king, and greatly to be feared, who sitteth upon his throne, and is the God of dominion.

1:9 Ipse creavit illam in Spiritu Sancto, et vidit, et dinumeravit, et mensus est :

1:9 He created her in the Holy Ghost, and saw her, and numbered her, and measured her.

1:10 et effudit illam super omnia opera sua, et super omnem carnem, secundum datum suum, et præbuit illam diligentibus se.

1:10 And he poured her out upon all his works, and upon all flesh according to his gift, and hath given her to them that love him.

1:11 Timor Domini gloria, et gloriatio, et lætitia, et corona exsultationis.

1:11 The fear of the Lord is honour, and glory, and gladness, and a crown of joy.

1:12 Timor Domini delectabit cor, et dabit lætitiam, et gaudium, et longitudinem dierum.

1:12 The fear of the Lord shall delight the heart, and shall give joy, and gladness, and length of days.

1:13 Timenti Dominum bene erit in extremis, et in die defunctionis suæ benedicetur.

1:13 With him that feareth the Lord, it shall go well in the latter end, and in the day of his death he shall be blessed.

1:14 Dilectio Dei honorabilis sapientia :

1:14 The love of God is honourable wisdom.

1:15 quibus autem apparuerit in visu diligunt eam in visione, et in agnitione magnalium suorum.

1:15 And they to whom she shall shew herself love her by the sight, and by the knowledge of her great works.

1:16 Initium sapientiæ timor Domini : et cum fidelibus in vulva concreatus est : cum electis feminis graditur, et cum justis et fidelibus agnoscitur.

1:16 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and was created with the faithful in the womb, it walketh with chosen women, and is known with the just and faithful.

1:17 Timor Domini scientiæ religiositas :

1:17 The fear of the Lord is the religiousness of knowledge.

1:18 religiositas custodiet et justificabit cor ; jucunditatem atque gaudium dabit.

1:18 Religiousness shall keep and justify the heart, it shall give joy and gladness.

1:19 Timenti Dominum bene erit, et in diebus consummationis illius benedicetur.

1:19 It shall go well with him that feareth the Lord, and in the days of his end he shall be blessed.

1:20 Plenitudo sapientiæ est timere Deum, et plenitudo a fructibus illius.

1:20 To fear God is the fulness of wisdom, and fulness is from the fruits thereof.

1:21 Omnem domum illius implebit a generationibus, et receptacula a thesauris illius.

1:21 She shall fill all her house with her increase, and the storehouses with her treasures.

1:22 Corona sapientiæ timor Domini, replens pacem et salutis fructum :

1:22 The fear of the Lord is a crown of wisdom, filling up peace and the fruit of salvation:

1:23 et vidit, et dinumeravit eam : utraque autem sunt dona Dei.

1:23 And it hath seen, and numbered her: but both are the gifts of God.

1:24 Scientiam et intellectum prudentiæ sapientia compartietur, et gloriam tenentium se exaltat.

1:24 Wisdom shall distribute knowledge, and understanding of prudence: and exalteth the glory of them that hold her.

1:25 Radix sapientiæ est timere Dominum, et rami illius longævi.

1:25 The root of wisdom is to fear the Lord: and the branches thereof are long-lived.

1:26 In thesauris sapientiæ intellectus et scientiæ religiositas : execratio autem peccatoribus sapientia.

1:26 In the treasures of wisdom is understanding, and religiousness of knowledge: but to sinners wisdom is an abomination.

1:27 Timor Domini expellit peccatum :

1:27 The fear of the Lord driveth out sin:

1:28 nam qui sine timore est non poterit justificari : iracundia enim animositatis illius subversio illius est.

1:28 For he that is without fear, cannot be justified: for the wrath of his high spirits is his ruin.

1:29 Usque in tempus sustinebit patiens, et postea redditio jucunditatis.

1:29 A patient man shall bear for a time, and afterwards joy shall be restored to him.

1:30 Bonus sensus usque in tempus abscondet verba illius, et labia multorum enarrabunt sensum illius.

1:30 A good understanding will hide his words for a time, and the lips of many shall declare his wisdom.

1:31 In thesauris sapientiæ significatio disciplinæ :

1:31 In the treasures of wisdom is the signification of discipline:

1:32 execratio autem peccatori cultura Dei.

1:32 But the worship of God is an abomination to a sinner.

1:33 Fili, concupiscens sapientiam, conserva justitiam, et Deus præbebit illam tibi.

1:33 Son, if thou desire wisdom, keep justice, and God will give her to thee.

1:34 Sapientia enim et disciplina timor Domini : et quod beneplacitum est illi,

1:34 For the fear of the Lord is wisdom and discipline: and that which is agreeable to him,

1:35 fides et mansuetudo, et adimplebit thesauros illius.

1:35 Is faith, and meekness: and he will fill up his treasures.

1:36 Ne sis incredibilis timori Domini, et ne accesseris ad illum duplici corde.

1:36 Be not incredulous to the fear of the Lord: and come not to him with a double heart.

1:37 Ne fueris hypocrita in conspectu hominum, et non scandalizeris in labiis tuis.

1:37 Be not a hypocrite in the sight of men, and let not thy lips be a stumblingblock to thee.

1:38 Attende in illis, ne forte cadas, et adducas animæ tuæ inhonorationem :

1:38 Watch over them, lest thou fall, and bring dishonour upon thy soul,

1:39 et revelet Deus absconsa tua, et in medio synagogæ elidat te :

1:39 And God discover thy secrets, and cast thee down in the midst of the congregation.

1:40 quoniam accessisti maligne ad Dominum, et cor tuum plenum est dolo et fallacia.

1:40 Because thou camest to the Lord wickedly, and thy heart is full of guile and deceit.

Chapter 2

2:1 Fili, accedens ad servitutem Dei sta in justitia et timore, et præpara animam tuam ad tentationem.

2:1 Son, when thou comest to the service of God, stand in justice and in fear, and prepare thy soul for temptation.

2:2 Deprime cor tuum, et sustine : inclina aurem tuam, et suscipe verba intellectus : et ne festines in tempore obductionis.

2:2 Humble thy heart, and endure: incline thy ear, and receive the words of understanding: and make not haste in the time of clouds.

2:3 Sustine sustentationes Dei : conjungere Deo, et sustine, ut crescat in novissimo vita tua.

2:3 Wait on God with patience: join thyself to God, and endure, that thy life may be increased in the latter end.

2:4 Omne quod tibi applicitum fuerit accipe : et in dolore sustine, et in humilitate tua patientiam habe :

2:4 Take all that shall be brought upon thee: and in thy sorrow endure, and in thy humiliation keep patience.

2:5 quoniam in igne probatur aurum et argentum, homines vero receptibiles in camino humiliationis.

2:5 For gold and silver are tried in the fire, but acceptable men in the furnace of humiliation.

2:6 Crede Deo, et recuperabit te : et dirige viam tuam, et spera in illum : serva timorem illius, et in illo veterasce.

2:6 Believe God, and he will recover thee: and direct thy way, and trust in him. Keep his fear, and grow old therein.

2:7 Metuentes Dominum, sustinete misericordiam ejus : et non deflectatis ab illo, ne cadatis.

2:7 Ye that fear the Lord, wait for his mercy: and go not aside from him lest ye fall.

2:8 Qui timetis Dominum, credite illi, et non evacuabitur merces vestra.

2:8 Ye that fear the Lord, believe him: and your reward shall not be made void.

2:9 Qui timetis Dominum, sperate in illum, et in oblectationem veniet vobis misericordia.

2:9 Ye that fear the Lord hope in him, and mercy shall come to you for your delight.

2:10 Qui timetis Dominum, diligite illum, et illuminabuntur corda vestra.

2:10 Ye that fear the Lord, love him, and your hearts shall be enlightened.

2:11 Respicite, filii, nationes hominum : et scitote quia nullus speravit in Domino et confusus est.

2:11 My children behold the generations of men: and know ye that no one hath hoped in the Lord, and hath been confounded.

2:12 Quis enim permansit in mandatis ejus, et derelictus est ? aut quis invocavit eum, et despexit illum ?

2:12 For who hath continued in his commandment, and hath been forsaken? or who hath called upon him, and he despised him?

2:13 Quoniam pius et misericors est Deus, et remittet in die tribulationis peccata, et protector est omnibus exquirentibus se in veritate.

2:13 For God is compassionate and merciful, and will forgive sins in the day of tribulation: and he is a protector to all that seek him in truth.

2:14 Væ duplici corde, et labiis scelestis, et manibus malefacientibus, et peccatori terram ingredienti duabus viis !

2:14 Woe to them that are of a double heart and to wicked lips, and to the hands that do evil, and to the sinner that goeth on the earth two ways.

2:15 Væ dissolutis corde, qui non credunt Deo, et ideo non protegentur ab eo !

2:15 Woe to them that are fainthearted, who believe not God: and therefore they shall not be protected by him.

2:16 Væ his qui perdiderunt sustinentiam, et qui dereliquerunt vias rectas, et diverterunt in vias pravas !

2:16 Woe to them that have lost patience, and that have forsaken the right ways, and have gone aside into crooked ways.

2:17 Et quid facient cum inspicere cœperit Dominus ?

2:17 And what will they do, when the Lord shall begin to examine?

2:18 Qui timent Dominum non erunt incredibiles verbo illius : et qui diligunt illum conservabunt viam illius.

2:18 They that fear the Lord, will not be incredulous to his word: and they that love him, will keep his way.

2:19 Qui timent Dominum inquirent quæ beneplacita sunt ei, et qui diligunt eum replebuntur lege ipsius.

2:19 They that fear the Lord, will seek after the things that are well pleasing to him: and they that love him, shall be filled with his law.

2:20 Qui timent Dominum præparabunt corda sua, et in conspectu illius sanctificabunt animas suas.

2:20 They that fear the Lord, will prepare their hearts, and in his sight will sanctify their souls,

2:21 Qui timent Dominum custodiunt mandata illius, et patientiam habebunt usque ad inspectionem illius,

2:21 They that fear the Lord, keep his commandments, and will have patience even until his visitation,

2:22 dicentes : Si pœnitentiam non egerimus, incidemus in manus Domini, et non in manus hominum.

2:22 Saying: If we do not penance, we shall fall into the hands of the Lord, and not into the hands of men.

2:23 Secundum enim magnitudinem ipsius, sic et misericordia illius cum ipso est.

2:23 For according to his greatness, so also is his mercy with him.

Chapter 3

3:1 Filii sapientiæ ecclesia justorum, et natio illorum obedientia et dilectio.

3:1 The sons of wisdom are the church of the just: and their generation, obedience and love.

3:2 Judicium patris audite, filii, et sic facite, ut salvi sitis.

3:2 Children, hear the judgment of your father, and so do that you may be saved.

3:3 Deus enim honoravit patrem in filiis : et judicium matris exquirens, firmavit in filios.

3:3 For God hath made the father honourable to the children: and seeking the judgment of the mothers, hath confirmed it upon the children.

3:4 Qui diligit Deum exorabit pro peccatis, et continebit se ab illis, et in oratione dierum exaudietur.

3:4 He that loveth God, shall obtain pardon for his sins by prayer, and shall refrain himself from them, and shall be heard in the prayer of days.

3:5 Et sicut qui thesaurizat, ita et qui honorificat matrem suam.

3:5 And he that honoureth his mother is as one that layeth up a treasure.

3:6 Qui honorat patrem suum jucundabitur in filiis, et in die orationis suæ exaudietur.

3:6 He that honoureth his father shall have joy in his own children, and in the day of his prayer he shall be heard.

3:7 Qui honorat patrem suum vita vivet longiore, et qui obedit patri refrigerabit matrem.

3:7 He that honoureth his father shall enjoy a long life: and he that obeyeth the father, shall be a comfort to his mother.

3:8 Qui timet Dominum honorat parentes, et quasi dominis serviet his qui se genuerunt.

3:8 He that feareth the Lord, honoureth his parents, and will serve them as his masters that brought him into the world.

3:9 In opere, et sermone, et omni patientia, honora patrem tuum,

3:9 Honour thy father, in work and word, and all patience,

3:10 ut superveniat tibi benedictio ab eo, et benedictio illius in novissimo maneat.

3:10 That a blessing may come upon thee from him, and his blessing may remain in the latter end.

3:11 Benedictio patris firmat domos filiorum : maledictio autem matris eradicat fundamenta.

3:11 The father's blessing establisheth the houses of the children: but the mother's curse rooteth up the foundation.

3:12 Ne glorieris in contumelia patris tui : non enim est tibi gloria ejus confusio.

3:12 Glory not in the dishonour of thy father: for his shame is no glory to thee.

3:13 Gloria enim hominis ex honore patris sui, et dedecus filii pater sine honore.

3:13 For the glory of a man is from the honour of his father, and a father without honour is the disgrace of the son.

3:14 Fili, suscipe senectam patris tui, et non contristes eum in vita illius :

3:14 Son, support the old age of thy father, and grieve him not in his life;

3:15 et si defecerit sensu, veniam da, et ne spernas eum in virtute tua : eleemosyna enim patris non erit in oblivione.

3:15 And if his understanding fail, have patience with him, and despise him not when thou art in thy strength: for the relieving of the father shall not be forgotten.

3:16 Nam pro peccato matris restituetur tibi bonum :

3:16 For good shall be repaid to thee for the sin of thy mother.

3:17 et in justitia ædificabitur tibi, et in die tribulationis commemorabitur tui, et sicut in sereno glacies, solventur peccata tua.

3:17 And in justice thou shalt be built up, and in the day of affliction thou shalt be remembered: and thy sins shall melt away as the ice in the fair warm weather.

3:18 Quam malæ famæ est qui derelinquit patrem, et est maledictus a Deo qui exasperat matrem !

3:18 Of what an evil fame is he that forsaketh his father: and he is cursed of God that angereth his mother.

3:19 Fili, in mansuetudine opera tua perfice, et super hominum gloriam diligeris.

3:19 My son, do thy works in meekness, and thou shalt be beloved above the glory of men.

3:20 Quanto magnus es, humilia te in omnibus, et coram Deo invenies gratiam :

3:20 The greater thou art, the more humble thyself in all things, and thou shalt find grace before God:

3:21 quoniam magna potentia Dei solius, et ab humilibus honoratur.

3:21 For great is the power of God alone, and he is honoured by the humble.

3:22 Altiora te ne quæsieris, et fortiora te ne scrutatus fueris : sed quæ præcepit tibi Deus, illa cogita semper, et in pluribus operibus ejus ne fueris curiosus.

3:22 Seek not the things that are too high for thee, and search not into things above thy ability: but the things that God hath commanded thee, think on them always, and in many of his works be not curious.

3:23 Non est enim tibi necessarium ea, quæ abscondita sunt, videre oculis tuis.

3:23 For it is not necessary for thee to see with thy eyes those things that are hid.

3:24 In supervacuis rebus noli scrutari multipliciter, et in pluribus operibus ejus non eris curiosus.

3:24 In unnecessary matters be not over curious, and in many of his works thou shalt not be inquisitive.

3:25 Plurima enim super sensum hominum ostensa sunt tibi :

3:25 For many things are shewn to thee above the understanding of men.

3:26 multos quoque supplantavit suspicio illorum, et in vanitate detinuit sensus illorum.

3:26 And the suspicion of them hath deceived many, and hath detained their minds in vanity.

3:27 Cor durum habebit male in novissimo, et qui amat periculum in illo peribit.

3:27 A hard heart shall fear evil at the last: and he that loveth danger shall perish in it.

3:28 Cor ingrediens duas vias non habebit successus, et pravus corde in illis scandalizabitur.

3:28 A heart that goeth two ways shall not have success, and the perverse of heart shall be scandalized therein.

3:29 Cor nequam gravabitur in doloribus, et peccator adjiciet ad peccandum.

3:29 A wicked heart shall be laden with sorrows, and the sinner will add sin to sin.

3:30 Synagogæ superborum non erit sanitas, frutex enim peccati radicabitur in illis, et non intelligetur.

3:30 The congregation of the proud shall not be healed: for the plant of wickedness shall take root in them, and it shall not be perceived.

3:31 Cor sapientis intelligitur in sapientia, et auris bona audiet cum omni concupiscentia sapientiam.

3:31 The heart of the wise is understood in wisdom, and a good ear will hear wisdom with all desire.

3:32 Sapiens cor et intelligibile abstinebit se a peccatis, et in operibus justitiæ successus habebit.

3:32 A wise heart, and which hath understanding, will abstain from sins, and in the works of justice shall have success.

3:33 Ignem ardentem exstinguit aqua, et eleemosyna resistit peccatis :

3:33 Water quencheth a flaming fire, and alms resisteth sins:

3:34 et Deus prospector est ejus qui reddit gratiam : meminit ejus in posterum, et in tempore casus sui inveniet firmamentum.

3:34 And God provideth for him that sheweth favour: he remembereth him afterwards, and in the time of his fall he shall find a sure stay.

Chapter 4

4:1 Fili, eleemosynam pauperis ne defraudes, et oculos tuos ne transvertas a paupere.

4:1 Son, defraud not the poor of alms, and turn not away thy eyes from the poor.

4:2 Animam esurientem ne despexeris, et non exasperes pauperem in inopia sua.

4:2 Despise not the hungry soul: and provoke not the poor in his want.

4:3 Cor inopis ne afflixeris, et non protrahas datum angustianti.

4:3 Afflict not the heart of the needy, and defer not to gibe to him that is in distress.

4:4 Rogationem contribulati ne abjicias, et non avertas faciem tuam ab egeno.

4:4 Reject not the petition of the afflicted: and turn not away thy face from the needy.

4:5 Ab inope ne avertas oculos tuos propter iram : et non relinquas quærentibus tibi retro maledicere.

4:5 Turn not away thy eyes from the poor for fear of anger: and leave not to them that ask of thee to curse thee behind thy back.

4:6 Maledicentis enim tibi in amaritudine animæ, exaudietur deprecatio illius : exaudiet autem eum qui fecit illum.

4:6 For the prayer of him that curseth thee in the bitterness of his soul, shall be heard, for he that made him will hear him.

4:7 Congregationi pauperum affabilem te facito : et presbytero humilia animam tuam, et magnato humilia caput tuum.

4:7 Make thyself affable to the congregation of the poor, and humble thy soul to the ancient, and bow thy head to a great man.

4:8 Declina pauperi sine tristitia aurem tuam, et redde debitum tuum, et responde illi pacifica in mansuetudine.

4:8 Bow down thy ear cheerfully to the poor, and pay what thou owest, and answer him peaceable words with mildness.

4:9 Libera eum qui injuriam patitur de manu superbi, et non acide feras in anima tua.

4:9 Deliver him that suffereth wrong out of the hand of the proud: and be not fainthearted in thy soul.

4:10 In judicando esto pupillis misericors ut pater, et pro viro matri illorum :

4:10 In judging be merciful to the fatherless as a father, and as a husband to their mother.

4:11 et eris tu velut filius Altissimi obediens, et miserebitur tui magis quam mater.

4:11 And thou shalt be as the obedient son of the most High, and he will have mercy on thee more than a mother.

4:12 Sapientia filiis suis vitam inspirat : et suscipit inquirentes se, et præibit in via justitiæ.

4:12 Wisdom inspireth life into her children, and protecteth them that seek after her, and will go before them in the way of justice.

4:13 Et qui illam diligit, diligit vitam, et qui vigilaverint ad illam complectentur placorem ejus.

4:13 And he that loveth her, loveth life: and they that watch for her, shall embrace her sweetness.

4:14 Qui tenuerint illam, vitam hæreditabunt : et quo introibit benedicet Deus.

4:14 They that hold her fast, shall inherit life: and whithersoever she entereth, God will give a blessing.

4:15 Qui serviunt ei obsequentes erunt sancto : et eos qui diligunt illam, diligit Deus.

4:15 They that serve her, shall be servants to the holy one: and God loveth them that love her.

4:16 Qui audit illam judicabit gentes : et qui intuetur illam permanebit confidens.

4:16 He that hearkeneth to her, shall judge nations: and he that looketh upon her, shall remain secure.

4:17 Si crediderit ei, hæreditabit illam, et erunt in confirmatione creaturæ illius :

4:17 If he trust to her, he shall inherit her, and his generation shall be in assurance.

4:18 quoniam in tentatione ambulat cum eo, et in primis eligit eum.

4:18 For she walketh with him in temptation, and at the first she chooseth him.

4:19 Timorem, et metum, et probationem inducet super illum : et cruciabit illum in tribulatione doctrinæ suæ, donec tentet eum in cogitationibus suis, et credat animæ illius.

4:19 She will bring upon him fear and dread and trial: and she will scourge him with the affliction of her discipline, till she try him by her laws, and trust his soul.

4:20 Et firmabit illum, et iter adducet directum ad illum, et lætificabit illum :

4:20 Then she will strengthen him, and make a straight way to him, and give him joy,

4:21 et denudabit absconsa sua illi, et thesaurizabit super illum scientiam et intellectum justitiæ.

4:21 And will disclose her secrets to him, and will heap upon him treasures of knowledge and understanding of justice.

4:22 Si autem oberraverit, derelinquet eum, et tradet eum in manus inimici sui.

4:22 But if he go astray, she will forsake him, and deliver him into the hands of his enemy.

4:23 Fili, conserva tempus, et devita a malo.

4:23 Son, observe the time, and fly from evil.

4:24 Pro anima tua ne confundaris dicere verum :

4:24 For thy soul be not ashamed to say the truth.

4:25 est enim confusio adducens peccatum, et est confusio adducens gloriam et gratiam.

4:25 For there is a shame that bringeth sin, and there is a shame that bringeth glory and grace.

4:26 Ne accipias faciem adversus faciem tuam, nec adversus animam tuam mendacium.

4:26 Accept no person against thy own person, nor against thy soul a lie.

4:27 Ne reverearis proximum tuum in casu suo,

4:27 Reverence not thy neighbour in his fall:

4:28 nec retineas verbum in tempore salutis. Non abscondas sapientiam tuam in decore suo :

4:28 And refrain not to speak in the time of salvation. Hide not thy wisdom in her beauty.

4:29 in lingua enim sapientia dignoscitur : et sensus, et scientia, et doctrina in verbo sensati, et firmamentum in operibus justitiæ.

4:29 For by the tongue wisdom is discerned: and understanding, and knowledge, and learning by the word of the wise, and steadfastness in the works of justice.

4:30 Non contradicas verbo veritatis ullo modo, et de mendacio ineruditionis tuæ confundere.

4:30 In nowise speak against the truth, but be ashamed of the lie of thy ignorance.

4:31 Non confundaris confiteri peccata tua, et ne subjicias te omni homini pro peccato.

4:31 Be not ashamed to confess thy sins, but submit not thyself to every man for sin.

4:32 Noli resistere contra faciem potentis, nec coneris contra ictum fluvii.

4:32 Resist not against the face of the mighty, and do not strive against the stream of the river.

4:33 Pro justitia agonizare pro anima tua, et usque ad mortem certa pro justitia : et Deus expugnabit pro te inimicos tuos.

4:33 Strive for justice for thy soul, and even unto death fight for justice, and God will overthrow thy enemies for thee.

4:34 Noli citatus esse in lingua tua, et inutilis, et remissus in operibus tuis.

4:34 Be not hasty in thy tongue: and slack and remiss in thy works.

4:35 Noli esse sicut leo in domo tua, evertens domesticos tuos, et opprimens subjectos tibi.

4:35 Be not as a lion in thy house, terrifying them of thy household, and oppressing them that are under thee.

4:36 Non sit porrecta manus tua ad accipiendum, et ad dandum collecta.

4:36 Let not thy hand be stretched out to receive, and shut when thou shouldst give.

Chapter 5

5:1 Noli attendere ad possessiones iniquas, et ne dixeris : Est mihi sufficiens vita : nihil enim proderit in tempore vindictæ et obductionis.

5:1 Set not thy heart upon unjust possessions, and say not: I have enough to live on: for it shall be of no service in the time of vengeance and darkness.

5:2 Ne sequaris in fortitudine tua concupiscentiam cordis tui,

5:2 Follow not in thy strength the desires of thy heart:

5:3 et ne dixeris : Quomodo potui ? aut, Quis me subjiciet propter facta mea ? Deus enim vindicans vindicabit.

5:3 And say not: How mighty am I? and who shall bring me under for my deeds? for God will surely take revenge.

5:4 Ne dixeris : Peccavi : et quid mihi accidit triste ? Altissimus enim est patiens redditor.

5:4 Say not: I have sinned, and what harm hath befallen me? for the most High is a patient rewarder.

5:5 De propitiatio peccato noli esse sine metu, neque adjicias peccatum super peccatum.

5:5 Be not without fear about sin forgiven, and add not sin upon sin:

5:6 Et ne dicas : Miseratio Domini magna est, multitudinis peccatorum meorum miserebitur :

5:6 And say not: The mercy of the Lord is great, he will have mercy on the multitude of my sins.

5:7 misericordia enim et ira ab illo cito proximant, et in peccatores respicit ira illius.

5:7 For mercy and wrath quickly come from him, and his wrath looketh upon sinners.

5:8 Non tardes converti ad Dominum, et ne differas de die in diem :

5:8 Delay not to be converted to the Lord, and defer it not from day to day.

5:9 subito enim veniet ira illius, et in tempore vindictæ disperdet te.

5:9 For his wrath shall come on a sudden, and in the time of vengeance he will destroy thee.

5:10 Noli anxius esse in divitiis injustis : non enim proderunt tibi in die obductionis et vindictæ.

5:10 Be not anxious for goods unjustly gotten: for they shall not profit thee in the day of calamity and revenge.

5:11 Non ventiles te in omnem ventum, et non eas in omnem viam : sic enim omnis peccator probatur in duplici lingua.

5:11 Winnow not with every wind, and go not into every way: for so is every sinner proved by a double tongue.

5:12 Esto firmus in via Domini, et in veritate sensus tui et scientia : et prosequatur te verbum pacis et justitiæ.

5:12 Be steadfast in the way of the Lord, and in the truth of thy judgment, and in knowledge, and let the word of peace and justice keep with thee.

5:13 Esto mansuetus ad audiendum verbum, ut intelligas, et cum sapientia proferas responsum verum.

5:13 Be meek to hear the word, that thou mayst understand: and return a true answer with wisdom.

5:14 Si est tibi intellectus, responde proximo : sin autem, sit manus tua super os tuum, ne capiaris in verbo indisciplinato, et confundaris.

5:14 If thou have understanding, answer thy neighbour: but if not, let thy hand be upon thy mouth, lest thou be surprised in an unskilful word, and be confounded.

5:15 Honor et gloria in sermone sensati : lingua vero imprudentis subversio est ipsius.

5:15 Honour and glory is in the word of the wise, but the tongue of the fool is his ruin.

5:16 Non appelleris susurro, et lingua tua ne capiaris et confundaris :

5:16 Be not called a whisperer, and be not taken in thy tongue, and confounded.

5:17 super furem enim est confusio et pœnitentia, et denotatio pessima super bilinguem : susurratori autem odium, et inimicitia, et contumelia.

5:17 For confusion and repentance is upon a thief, and an evil mark of disgrace upon the double tongued, but to the whisperer hatred, and enmity, and reproach.

5:18 Justifica pusillum et magnum similiter.

5:18 Justify alike the small and the great.

Chapter 6

6:1 Noli fieri pro amico inimicus proximo : improperium enim et contumeliam malus hæreditabit : et omnis peccator invidus et bilinguis.

6:1 Instead of a friend become not an enemy to thy neighbour: for an evil man shall inherit reproach and shame, so shall every sinner that is envious and double tongued.

6:2 Non te extollas in cogitatione animæ tuæ velut taurus, ne forte elidatur virtus tua per stultitiam :

6:2 Extol not thyself in the thoughts of thy soul like a bull: lest thy strength be quashed by folly,

6:3 et folia tua comedat, et fructus tuos perdat, et relinquaris velut lignum aridum in eremo.

6:3 And it eat up thy leaves, and destroy thy fruit, and thou be left as a dry tree in the wilderness.

6:4 Anima enim nequam disperdet qui se habet, et in gaudium inimicis dat illum, et deducet in sortem impiorum.

6:4 For a wicked soul shall destroy him that hath it, and maketh him to be a joy to his enemies, and shall lead him into the lot of the wicked.

6:5 Verbum dulce multiplicat amicos et mitigat inimicos, et lingua eucharis in bono homine abundat.

6:5 A sweet word multiplieth friends, and appeaseth enemies, and a gracious tongue in a good man aboundeth.

6:6 Multi pacifici sint tibi : et consiliarius sit tibi unus de mille.

6:6 Be in peace with many, but let one of a thousand be thy counsellor.

6:7 Si possides amicum, in tentatione posside eum, et ne facile credas ei.

6:7 If thou wouldst get a friend, try him before thou takest him, and do not credit him easily.

6:8 Est enim amicus secundum tempus suum, et non permanebit in die tribulationis.

6:8 For there is a friend for his own occasion, and he will not abide in the day of thy trouble.

6:9 Et est amicus qui convertitur ad inimicitiam, et est amicus qui odium et rixam et convitia denudabit.

6:9 And there is a friend that turneth to enmity; and there is a friend that will disclose hatred and strife and reproaches.

6:10 Est autem amicus socius mensæ, et non permanebit in die necessitatis.

6:10 And there is a friend a companion at the table, and he will not abide in the day of distress.

6:11 Amicus si permanserit fixus, erit tibi quasi coæqualis, et in domesticis tuis fiducialiter aget.

6:11 A friend if he continue steadfast, shall be to thee as thyself, and shall act with confidence among them of thy household.

6:12 Si humiliaverit se contra te, et a facie tua absconderit se, unanimem habebis amicitiam bonam.

6:12 If he humble himself before thee, and hide himself from thy face, thou shalt have unanimous friendship for good.

6:13 Ab inimicis tuis separare, et ab amicis tuis attende.

6:13 Separate thyself from thy enemies, and take heed of thy friends.

6:14 Amicus fidelis protectio fortis : qui autem invenit illum, invenit thesaurum.

6:14 A faithful friend is a strong defence: and he that hath found him, hath found a treasure.

6:15 Amico fideli nulla est comparatio, et non est digna ponderatio auri et argenti contra bonitatem fidei illius.

6:15 Nothing can be compared to a faithful friend, and no weight of gold and silver is able to countervail the goodness of his fidelity.

6:16 Amicus fidelis medicamentum vitæ et immortalitatis : et qui metuunt Dominum, invenient illum.

6:16 A faithful friend is the medicine of life and immortality: and they that fear the Lord, shall find him.

6:17 Qui timet Deum æque habebit amicitiam bonam, quoniam secundum illum erit amicus illius.

6:17 He that feareth God, shall likewise have good friendship: because according to him shall his friend be.

6:18 Fili, a juventute tua excipe doctrinam, et usque ad canos invenies sapientiam.

6:18 My son, from thy youth up receive instruction, and even to thy grey hairs thou shalt find wisdom.

6:19 Quasi is qui arat et seminat accede ad eam, et sustine bonos fructus illius.

6:19 Come to her as one that plougheth, and soweth, and wait for her good fruits:

6:20 In opere enim ipsius exiguum laborabis, et cito edes de generationibus illius.

6:20 For in working about her thou shalt labour a little, and shalt quickly eat of her fruits.

6:21 Quam aspera est nimium sapientia indoctis hominibus ! et non permanebit in illa excors.

6:21 How very unpleasant is wisdom to the unlearned, and the unwise will not continue with her.

6:22 Quasi lapidis virtus probatio erit in illis : et non demorabuntur projicere illam.

6:22 She shall be to them as a mighty stone of trial, and they will cast her from them before it be long.

6:23 Sapientia enim doctrinæ secundum nomen est ejus, et non est multis manifestata : quibus autem cognita est, permanet usque ad conspectum Dei.

6:23 For the wisdom of doctrine is according to her name, and she is not manifest unto many, but with them to whom she is known, she continueth even to the sight of God.

6:24 Audi, fili, et accipe consilium intellectus, et ne abjicias consilium meum.

6:24 Give ear, my son, and take wise counsel, and cast not away my advice.

6:25 Injice pedem tuum in compedes illius, et in torques illius collum tuum.

6:25 Put thy feet into her fetters, and thy neck into her chains:

6:26 Subjice humerum tuum, et porta illam, et ne acedieris vinculis ejus.

6:26 Bow down thy shoulder, and bear her, and be not grieved with her bands.

6:27 In omni animo tuo accede ad illam, et in omni virtute tua conserva vias ejus.

6:27 Come to her with all thy mind, and keep her ways with all thy power.

6:28 Investiga illam, et manifestabitur tibi : et continens factus, ne derelinquas eam :

6:28 Search for her, and she shall be made known to thee, and when thou hast gotten her, let her not go:

6:29 in novissimis enim invenies requiem in ea, et convertetur tibi in oblectationem.

6:29 For in the latter end thou shalt find rest in her, and she shall be turned to thy joy.

6:30 Et erunt tibi compedes ejus in protectionem fortitudinis et bases virtutis, et torques illius in stolam gloriæ :

6:30 Then shall her fetters be a strong defence for thee, and a firm foundation, and her chain a robe of glory:

6:31 decor enim vitæ est in illa, et vincula illius alligatura salutaris.

6:31 For in her is the beauty of life, and her bands are a healthful binding.

6:32 Stolam gloriæ indues eam, et coronam gratulationis superpones tibi.

6:32 Thou shalt put her on as a robe of glory, and thou shalt set her upon thee as a crown of joy.

6:33 Fili, si attenderis mihi, disces : et si accommodaveris animum tuum, sapiens eris.

6:33 My son, if thou wilt attend to me, thou shalt learn: and if thou wilt apply thy mind, thou shalt be wise.

6:34 Si inclinaveris aurem tuam, excipies doctrinam : et si dilexeris audire, sapiens eris.

6:34 If thou wilt incline thy ear, thou shalt receive instruction: and if thou love to hear, thou shalt be wise.

6:35 In multitudine presbyterorum prudentium sta, et sapientiæ illorum ex corde conjungere, ut omnem narrationem Dei possis audire, et proverbia laudis non effugiant a te.

6:35 Stand in the multitude of ancients that are wise, and join thyself from thy heart to their wisdom, that thou mayst hear every discourse of God, and the sayings of praise may not escape thee.

6:36 Et si videris sensatum, evigila ad eum, et gradus ostiorum illius exterat pes tuus.

6:36 And if thou see a man of understanding, go to him early in the morning, and let thy foot wear the steps of his doors.

6:37 Cogitatum tuum habe in præceptis Dei, et in mandatis illius maxime assiduus esto : et ipse dabit tibi cor, et concupiscentia sapientiæ dabitur tibi.

6:37 Let thy thoughts be upon the precepts of God, and meditate continually on his commandments: and he will give thee a heart, and the desire of wisdom shall be given to thee.

Chapter 7

7:1 Noli facere mala, et non te apprehendent :

7:1 Do no evils, and no evils shall lay hold of thee.

7:2 discede ab iniquo, et deficient mala abs te.

7:2 Depart from the unjust, and evils shall depart from thee.

7:3 Fili, non semines mala in sulcis injustitiæ, et non metes ea in septuplum.

7:3 My son, sow not evils in the furrows of injustice, and thou shalt not reap them sevenfold.

7:4 Noli quærere a Domino ducatum, neque a rege cathedram honoris.

7:4 Seek not of the Lord a preeminence, nor of the king the seat of honour.

7:5 Non te justifices ante Deum, quoniam agnitor cordis ipse est : et penes regem noli velle videri sapiens.

7:5 Justify not thyself before God, for he knoweth the heart: and desire not to appear wise before the king.

7:6 Noli quærere fieri judex, nisi valeas virtute irrumpere iniquitates : ne forte extimescas faciem potentis, et ponas scandalum in æquitate tua.

7:6 Seek not to be made a judge, unless thou have strength enough to extirpate iniquities: lest thou fear the person of the powerful, and lay a stumblingblock for thy integrity.

7:7 Non pecces in multitudinem civitatis, nec te immittas in populum :

7:7 Offend not against the multitude of a city, neither cast thyself in upon the people,

7:8 neque alliges duplicia peccata, nec enim in uno eris immunis.

7:8 Nor bind sin to sin: for even in one thou shalt not be unpunished.

7:9 Noli esse pusillanimis in animo tuo :

7:9 Be not fainthearted in thy mind:

7:10 exorare et facere eleemosynam ne despicias.

7:10 Neglect not to pray, and to give alms.

7:11 Ne dicas : In multitudine munerum meorum respiciet Deus, et offerente me Deo altissimo, munera mea suscipiet.

7:11 Say not: God will have respect to the multitude of my gifts, and when I offer to the most high God, he will accept my offerings.

7:12 Non irrideas hominem in amaritudine animæ : est enim qui humiliat et exaltat circumspector Deus.

7:12 Laugh no man to scorn in the bitterness of his soul: for there is one that humbleth and exalteth, God who seeth all.

7:13 Noli amare mendacium adversus fratrem tuum, neque in amicum similiter facias.

7:13 Devise not a lie against thy brother: neither do the like against thy friend.

7:14 Noli velle mentiri omne mendacium : assiduitas enim illius non est bona.

7:14 Be not willing to make any manner of lie: for the custom thereof is not good.

7:15 Noli verbosus esse in multitudine presbyterorum, et non iteres verbum in oratione tua.

7:15 Be not full of words in a multitude of ancients, and repeat not the word in thy prayer.

7:16 Non oderis laboriosa opera, et rusticationem creatam ab Altissimo.

7:16 Hate not laborious works, nor husbandry ordained by the most High.

7:17 Non te reputes in multitudine indisciplinatorum.

7:17 Number not thyself among the multitude of the disorderly.

7:18 Memento iræ, quoniam non tardabit.

7:18 Remember wrath, for it will not tarry long.

7:19 Humilia valde spiritum tuum, quoniam vindicta carnis impii ignis et vermis.

7:19 Humble thy spirit very much: for the vengeance on the flesh of the ungodly is fire and worms.

7:20 Noli prævaricari in amicum pecuniam differentem, neque fratrem carissimum auro spreveris.

7:20 Do not transgress against thy friend deferring money, nor despise thy dear brother for the sake of gold.

7:21 Noli discedere a muliere sensata et bona, quam sortitus es in timore Domini : gratia enim verecundiæ illius super aurum.

7:21 Depart not from a wise and good wife, whom thou hast gotten in the fear of the Lord: for the grace of her modesty is above gold.

7:22 Non lædas servum in veritate operantem, neque mercenarium dantem animam suam.

7:22 Hurt not the servant that worketh faithfully, nor the hired man that giveth thee his life.

7:23 Servus sensatus sit tibi dilectus quasi anima tua : non defraudes illum libertate, neque inopem derelinquas illum.

7:23 Let a wise servant be dear to thee as thy own soul, defraud him not of liberty, nor leave him needy.

7:24 Pecora tibi sunt, attende illis : et si sunt utilia, perseverent apud te.

7:24 Hast thou cattle? have an eye to them: and if they be for thy profit, keep them with thee.

7:25 Filii tibi sunt ? erudi illos, et curva illos a pueritia illorum.

7:25 Hast thou children? instruct them, and bow down their neck from their childhood.

7:26 Filiæ tibi sunt ? serva corpus illarum, et non ostendas hilarem faciem tuam ad illas.

7:26 Hast thou daughters? have a care of their body, and shew not thy countenance gay towards them.

7:27 Trade filiam, et grande opus feceris : et homini sensato da illam.

7:27 Marry thy daughter well, and thou shalt do a great work, and give her to a wise man.

7:28 Mulier si est tibi secundum animam tuam, non projicias illam : et odibili non credas te. In toto corde tuo

7:28 If thou hast a wife according to thy soul, cast her not off: and to her that is hateful, trust not thyself. With thy whole heart,

7:29 honora patrem tuum, et gemitus matris tuæ ne obliviscaris :

7:29 Honour thy father, and forget not the groanings of thy mother:

7:30 memento quoniam nisi per illos natus non fuisses : et retribue illis, quomodo et illi tibi.

7:30 Remember that thou hadst not been born but through them: and make a return to them as they have done for thee.

7:31 In tota anima tua time Dominum, et sacerdotes illius sanctifica.

7:31 With all thy soul fear the Lord, and reverence his priests.

7:32 In omni virtute tua dilige eum qui te fecit, et ministros ejus ne derelinquas.

7:32 With all thy strength love him that made thee: and forsake not his ministers.

7:33 Honora Deum ex tota anima tua, et honorifica sacerdotes, et propurga te cum brachiis.

7:33 Honour God with all thy soul and give honour to the priests, and purify thyself with thy arms.

7:34 Da illis partem, sicut mandatum est tibi, primitiarum et purgationis, et de negligentia tua purga te cum paucis.

7:34 Give them their portion, as it is commanded thee, of the firstfruits and of purifications: and for thy negligences purify thyself with a few.

7:35 Datum brachiorum tuorum, et sacrificium sanctificationis offeres Domino, et initia sanctorum.

7:35 Offer to the Lord the gift of thy shoulders, and the sacrifice of sanctification, and the firstfruits of the holy things:

7:36 Et pauperi porrige manum tuam, ut perficiatur propitiatio et benedictio tua.

7:36 And stretch out thy hand to the poor, that thy expiation and thy blessing may be perfected.

7:37 Gratia dati in conspectu omnis viventis, et mortuo non prohibeas gratiam.

7:37 A gift hath grace in the sight of all the living, and restrain not grace from the dead.

7:38 Non desis plorantibus in consolatione, et cum lugentibus ambula.

7:38 Be not wanting in comforting them that weep, and walk with them that mourn.

7:39 Non te pigeat visitare infirmum : ex his enim in dilectione firmaberis.

7:39 Be not slow to visit the sick: for by these things thou shalt be confirmed in love.

7:40 In omnibus operibus tuis memorare novissima tua, et in æternum non peccabis.

7:40 In all thy works remember thy last end, and thou shalt never sin.

Chapter 8

8:1 Non litiges cum homine potente, ne forte incidas in manus illius.

8:1 Strive not with a powerful man, lest thou fall into his hands.

8:2 Non contendas cum viro locuplete, ne forte contra te constituat litem tibi :

8:2 Contend not with a rich man, lest he bring an action against thee.

8:3 multos enim perdidit aurum et argentum, et usque ad cor regum extendit et convertit.

8:3 For gold and silver hath destroyed many, and hath reached even to the heart of kings, and perverted them.

8:4 Non litiges cum homine linguato, et non strues in ignem illius ligna.

8:4 Strive not with a man that is full of tongue, and heap not wood upon his fire.

8:5 Non communices homini indocto, ne male de progenie tua loquatur.

8:5 Communicate not with an ignorant man, lest he speak ill of thy family.

8:6 Ne despicias hominem avertentem se a peccato, neque improperes ei : memento quoniam omnes in correptione sumus.

8:6 Despise not a man that turneth away from sin, nor reproach him therewith: remember that we are all worthy of reproof.

8:7 Ne spernas hominem in sua senectute, etenim ex nobis senescunt.

8:7 Despise not a man in his old age; for we also shall become old.

8:8 Noli de mortuo inimico tuo gaudere : sciens quoniam omnes morimur, et in gaudium nolumus venire.

8:8 Rejoice not at the death of thy enemy; knowing that we all die, and are not willing that others should rejoice at our death.

8:9 Ne despicias narrationem presbyterorum sapientium, et in proverbiis eorum conversare :

8:9 Despise not the discourse of them that are ancient and wise, but acquaint thyself with their proverbs.

8:10 ab ipsis enim disces sapientiam et doctrinam intellectus, et servire magnatis sine querela.

8:10 For of them thou shalt learn wisdom, and instruction of understanding, and to serve great men without blame.

8:11 Non te prætereat narratio seniorum, ipsi enim didicerunt a patribus suis :

8:11 Let not the discourse of the ancients escape thee, for they have learned of their fathers:

8:12 quoniam ab ipsis disces intellectum, et in tempore necessitatis dare responsum.

8:12 For of them thou shalt learn understanding, and to give an answer in time of need.

8:13 Non incendas carbones peccatorum arguens eos, et ne incendaris flamma ignis peccatorum illorum.

8:13 Kindle not the coals of sinners by rebuking them, lest thou be burnt with the flame of the fire of their sins.

8:14 Ne contra faciem stes contumeliosi, ne sedeat quasi insidiator ori tuo.

8:14 Stand not against the face of an injurious person, lest he sit as a spy to entrap thee in thy words.

8:15 Noli fœnerari homini fortiori te : quod si fœneraveris, quasi perditum habe.

8:15 Lend not to a man that is mightier than thyself: and if thou lendest, count it as lost.

8:16 Non spondeas super virtutem tuam : quod si spoponderis, quasi restituens cogita.

8:16 Be not surety above thy power: and if thou be surety, think as if thou wert to pay it.

8:17 Non judices contra judicem, quoniam secundum quod justum est judicat.

8:17 Judge not against a judge: for he judgeth according to that which is just.

8:18 Cum audace non eas in via, ne forte gravet mala sua in te : ipse enim secundum voluntatem suam vadit, et simul cum stultitia illius peries.

8:18 Go not on the way with a bold man, lest he burden thee with his evils: for he goeth according to his own will, and thou shalt perish together with his folly.

8:19 Cum iracundo non facias rixam, et cum audace non eas in desertum : quoniam quasi nihil est ante illum sanguis, et ubi non est adjutorium, elidet te.

8:19 Quarrel not with a passionate man, and go not into the desert with a bold man: for blood is as nothing in his sight, and where there is no help he will overthrow thee.

8:20 Cum fatuis consilium non habeas : non enim poterunt diligere nisi quæ eis placent.

8:20 Advise not with fools, for they cannot love but such things as please them.

8:21 Coram extraneo ne facias consilium : nescis enim quid pariet.

8:21 Before a stranger do no matter of counsel: for thou knowest not what he will bring forth.

8:22 Non omni homini cor tuum manifestes, ne forte inferat tibi gratiam falsam, et convicietur tibi.

8:22 Open not thy heart to every man: lest he repay thee with an evil turn, and speak reproachfully to thee.

Chapter 9

9:1 Non zeles mulierem sinus tui, ne ostendat super te malitiam doctrinæ nequam.

9:1 Be not jealous over the wife of thy bosom, lest she shew in thy regard the malice of a wicked lesson.

9:2 Non des mulieri potestatem animæ tuæ, ne ingrediatur in virtutem tuam, et confundaris.

9:2 Give not the power of thy soul to a woman, lest she enter upon thy strength, and thou be confounded.

9:3 Ne respicias mulierem multivolam, ne forte incidas in laqueos illius.

9:3 Look not upon a woman that hath a mind for many: lest thou fall into her snares.

9:4 Cum saltatrice ne assiduus sis, nec audias illam, ne forte pereas in efficacia illius.

9:4 Use not much the company of her that is a dancer, and hearken not to her, lest thou perish by the force of her charms.

9:5 Virginem ne conspicias, ne forte scandalizeris in decore illius.

9:5 Gaze not upon a maiden, lest her beauty be a stumblingblock to thee.

9:6 Ne des fornicariis animam tuam in ullo, ne perdas te et hæreditatem tuam.

9:6 Give not thy soul to harlots in any point: lest thou destroy thyself and thy inheritance.

9:7 Noli circumspicere in vicis civitatis, nec oberraveris in plateis illius.

9:7 Look not round about thee in the ways of the city, nor wander up and down in the streets thereof.

9:8 Averte faciem tuam a muliere compta, et ne circumspicias speciem alienam.

9:8 Turn away thy face from a woman dressed up, and gaze not about upon another's beauty.

9:9 Propter speciem mulieris multi perierunt : et ex hoc concupiscentia quasi ignis exardescit.

9:9 For many have perished by the beauty of a woman, and hereby lust is enkindled as a fire.

9:10 Omnis mulier quæ est fornicaria, quasi stercus in via conculcabitur.

9:10 Every woman that is a harlot, shall be trodden upon as dung in the way.

9:11 Speciem mulieris alienæ multi admirati, reprobi facti sunt : colloquium enim illius quasi ignis exardescit.

9:11 Many by admiring the beauty of another man's wife, have become reprobate, for her conversation burneth as fire.

9:12 Cum aliena muliere ne sedeas omnino, nec accumbas cum ea super cubitum :

9:12 Sit not at all with another man's wife, nor repose upon the bed with her:

9:13 et non alterceris cum illa in vino, ne forte declinet cor tuum in illam, et sanguine tuo labaris in perditionem.

9:13 And strive not with her over wine, lest thy heart decline towards her and by thy blood thou fall into destruction.

9:14 Ne derelinquas amicum antiquum : novus enim non erit similis illi.

9:14 Forsake not an old friend, for the new will not be like to him.

9:15 Vinum novum amicus novus : veterascet, et cum suavitate bibes illud.

9:15 A new friend is as new wine: it shall grow old, and thou shalt drink it with pleasure.

9:16 Non zeles gloriam et opes peccatoris : non enim scis quæ futura sit illius subversio.

9:16 Envy not the glory and riches of a sinner: for thou knowest not what his ruin shall be.

9:17 Non placeat tibi injuria injustorum, sciens quoniam usque ad inferos non placebit impius.

9:17 Be not pleased with the wrong done by the unjust, knowing that even to hell the wicked shall not please.

9:18 Longe abesto ab homine potestatem habente occidendi, et non suspicaberis timorem mortis.

9:18 Keep thee far from the man that hath power to kill, so thou shalt not suspect the fear of death.

9:19 Et si accesseris ad illum, noli aliquid committere, ne forte auferat vitam tuam.

9:19 And if thou come to him, commit no fault, lest he take away thy life.

9:20 Communionem mortis scito, quoniam in medio laqueorum ingredieris, et super dolentium arma ambulabis.

9:20 Know it to be a communication with death: for thou art going in the midst of snares, and walking upon the arms of them that are grieved.

9:21 Secundum virtutem tuam cave te a proximo tuo, et cum sapientibus et prudentibus tracta.

9:21 According to thy power beware of thy neighbour, and treat with the wise and prudent.

9:22 Viri justi sint tibi convivæ, et in timore Dei sit tibi gloriatio :

9:22 Let just men be thy guests, and let thy glory be in the fear of God.

9:23 et in sensu sit tibi cogitatus Dei, et omnis enarratio tua in præceptis Altissimi.

9:23 And let the thought of God be in thy mind, and all thy discourse on the commandments of the Highest.

9:24 In manu artificum opera laudabuntur, et princeps populi in sapientia sermonis sui, in sensu vero seniorum verbum.

9:24 Works shall be praised for the hand of the artificers, and the prince of the people for the wisdom of his speech, but the word of the ancients for the sense.

9:25 Terribilis est in civitate sua homo linguosus : et temerarius in verbo suo odibilis erit.

9:25 A man full of tongue is terrible in his city, and he that is rash in his word shall be hateful.

Chapter 10

10:1 Judex sapiens judicabit populum suum, et principatus sensati stabilis erit.

10:1 A wise judge shall judge his people, and the government of a prudent man shall be steady.

10:2 Secundum judicem populi, sic et ministri ejus : et qualis rector est civitatis, tales et inhabitantes in ea.

10:2 As the judge of the people is himself, so also are his ministers: and what manner of man the ruler of a city is, such also are they that dwell therein.

10:3 Rex insipiens perdet populum suum : et civitates inhabitabuntur per sensum potentium.

10:3 An unwise king shall be the ruin of his people: and cities shall be inhabited through the prudence of the rulers.

10:4 In manu Dei potestas terræ : et utilem rectorem suscitabit in tempus super illam.

10:4 The power of the earth is in the hand of God, and in his time he will raise up a profitable ruler over it.

10:5 In manu Dei prosperitas hominis, et super faciem scribæ imponet honorem suum.

10:5 The prosperity of man is in the hand of God, and upon the person of the scribe he shall lay his honour.

10:6 Omnis injuriæ proximi ne memineris, et nihil agas in operibus injuriæ.

10:6 Remember not any injury done thee by thy neighbour, and do thou nothing by deeds of injury.

10:7 Odibilis coram Deo est et hominibus superbia, et execrabilis omnis iniquitas gentium.

10:7 Pride is hateful before God and men: and all iniquity of nations is execrable.

10:8 Regnum a gente in gentem transfertur propter injustitias, et injurias, et contumelias, et diversos dolos.

10:8 A kingdom is translated from one people to another, because of injustices, and wrongs, and injuries, and divers deceits.

10:9 Avaro autem nihil est scelestius. Quid superbit terra et cinis ?

10:9 But nothing is more wicked than the covetous man. Why is earth, and ashes proud?

10:10 Nihil est iniquius quam amare pecuniam : hic enim et animam suam venalem habet, quoniam in vita sua projecit intima sua.

10:10 There is not a more wicked thing than to love money: for such a one setteth even his own soul to sale: because while he liveth he hath cast away his bowels.

10:11 Omnis potentatus brevis vita ; languor prolixior gravat medicum.

10:11 All power is of short life. A long sickness is troublesome to the physician.

10:12 Brevem languorem præcidit medicus : sic et rex hodie est, et cras morietur.

10:12 The physician cutteth off a short sickness: so also a king is to day, and to morrow he shall die.

10:13 Cum enim morietur homo, hæreditabit serpentes, et bestias, et vermes.

10:13 For when a man shall die, he shall inherit serpents, and beasts, and worms.

10:14 Initium superbiæ hominis apostatare a Deo :

10:14 The beginning of the pride of man, is to fall off from God:

10:15 quoniam ab eo qui fecit illum recessit cor ejus, quoniam initium omnis peccati est superbia. Qui tenuerit illam adimplebitur maledictis, et subvertet eum in finem.

10:15 Because his heart is departed from him that made him: for pride is the beginning of all sin: he that holdeth it, shall be filled with maledictions, and it shall ruin him in the end.

10:16 Propterea exhonoravit Dominus conventus malorum, et destruxit eos usque in finem.

10:16 Therefore hath the Lord disgraced the assemblies of the wicked, and hath utterly destroyed them.

10:17 Sedes ducum superborum destruxit Deus, et sedere fecit mites pro eis.

10:17 God hath overturned the thrones of proud princes, and hath set up the meek in their stead.

10:18 Radices gentium superbarum arefecit Deus, et plantavit humiles ex ipsis gentibus.

10:18 God hath made the roots of proud nations to wither, and hath planted the humble of these nations.

10:19 Terras gentium evertit Dominus, et perdidit eas usque ad fundamentum.

10:19 The Lord hath overthrown the lands of the Gentiles, and hath destroyed them even to the foundation.

10:20 Arefecit ex ipsis, et disperdidit eos, et cessare fecit memoriam eorum a terra.

10:20 He hath made some of them to wither away, and hath destroyed them, and hath made the memory of them to cease from the earth.

10:21 Memoria superborum perdidit Deus, et reliquit memoriam humilium sensu.

10:21 God hath abolished the memory of the proud, and hath preserved the memory of them that are humble in mind.

10:22 Non est creata hominibus superbia, neque iracundia nationi mulierum.

10:22 Pride was not made for men: nor wrath for the race of women.

10:23 Semen hominum honorabitur hoc, quod timet Deum : semen autem hoc exhonorabitur, quod præterit mandata Domini.

10:23 That seed of men shall be honoured, which feareth God: but that seed shall be dishonoured, which transgresseth the commandments of the Lord.

10:24 In medio fratrum rector illorum in honore : et qui timent Dominum erunt in oculis illius.

10:24 In the midst of brethren their chief is honourable: so shall they that fear the Lord, be in his eyes.

10:25 Gloria divitum, honoratorum, et pauperum, timor Dei est.

10:25 The fear of God is the glory of the rich, and of the honourable, and of the poor.

10:26 Noli despicere hominem justum pauperem, et noli magnificare virum peccatorem divitem.

10:26 Despise not a just man that is poor, and do not magnify a sinful man that is rich.

10:27 Magnus, et judex, et potens est in honore : et non est major illo qui timet Deum.

10:27 The great man, and the judge, and the mighty is in honour: and there is none greater than he that feareth God.

10:28 Servo sensato liberi servient : et vir prudens et disciplinatus non murmurabit correptus, et inscius non honorabitur.

10:28 They that are free shall serve a servant that is wise: and a man that is prudent and well instructed will not murmur when he is reproved; and he that is ignorant, shall not be honoured.

10:29 Noli extollere te in faciendo opere tuo, et noli cunctari in tempore angustiæ.

10:29 Extol not thyself in doing thy work, and linger not in the time of distress;

10:30 Melior est qui operatur et abundat in omnibus, quam qui gloriatur et eget pane.

10:30 Better is he that laboureth, and aboundeth in all things, than he that boasteth himself and wanteth bread.

10:31 Fili, in mansuetudine serva animam tuam, et da illi honorem secundum meritum suum.

10:31 My son, keep thy soul in meekness, and give it honour according to its desert.

10:32 Peccantem in animam suam quis justificabit ? et quis honorificabit exhonorantem animam suam ?

10:32 Who will justify him that sinneth against his own soul? and who will honour him that dishonoureth his own soul?

10:33 Pauper gloriatur per disciplinam et timorem suum : et est homo qui honorificatur propter substantiam suam.

10:33 The poor man is glorified by his discipline and fear, and there is a man that is honoured for his wealth.

10:34 Qui autem gloriatur in paupertate, quanto magis in substantia ! et qui gloriatur in substantia, paupertatem vereatur.

10:34 But he that is glorified in poverty, how much more in wealth? and he that is glorified in wealth, let him fear poverty.

Chapter 11

11:1 Sapientia humiliati exaltabit caput illius, et in medio magnatorum consedere illum faciet.

11:1 The wisdom of the humble shall exalt his head, and shall make him sit in the midst of great men.

11:2 Non laudes virum in specie sua, neque spernas hominem in visu suo.

11:2 Praise not a man for his beauty, neither despise a man for his look.

11:3 Brevis in volatilibus est apis, et initium dulcoris habet fructus illius.

11:3 The bee is small among flying things but her fruit hath the chiefest sweetness.

11:4 In vestitu ne glorieris umquam, nec in die honoris tui extollaris : quoniam mirabilia opera Altissimi solius, et gloriosa, et absconsa, et invisa opera illius.

11:4 Glory not in apparel at any time, and be not exalted in the day of thy honour: for the works of the Highest only are wonderful, and his works are glorious, and secret, and hidden.

11:5 Multi tyranni sederunt in throno : et insuspicabilis portavit diadema.

11:5 Many tyrants have sat on the throne, and he whom no man would think on, hath worn the crown.

11:6 Multi potentes oppressi sunt valide, et gloriosi traditi sunt in manus alterorum.

11:6 Many mighty men have been greatly brought down, and the glorious have been delivered into the hand of others.

11:7 Priusquam interroges, ne vituperes quemquam : et cum interrogaveris, corripe juste.

11:7 Before thou inquire, blame no man: and when thou hast inquired, reprove justly.

11:8 Priusquam audias, ne respondeas verbum : et in medio sermonum ne adjicias loqui.

11:8 Before thou hear, answer not a word: and interrupt not others in the midst of their discourse.

11:9 De ea re quæ te non molestat, ne certeris : et in judicio peccantium ne consistas.

11:9 Strive not in a matter which doth not concern thee, and sit not in judgment with sinners.

11:10 Fili, ne in multis sint actus tui : et si dives fueris, non eris immunis a delicto. Si enim secutus fueris, non apprehendes : et non effugies, si præcucurreris.

11:10 My son, meddle not with many matters: and if thou be rich, thou shalt not be free from sin: for if thou pursue after thou shalt not overtake; and if thou run before thou shalt not escape.

11:11 Est homo laborans et festinans, et dolens : impius, et tanto magis non abundabit.

11:11 There is an ungodly man that laboureth, and maketh haste, and is in sorrow, and is so much the more in want.

11:12 Est homo marcidus egens recuperatione, plus deficiens virtute, et abundans paupertate :

11:12 Again, there is an inactive man that wanteth help, is very weak in ability, and full of poverty:

11:13 et oculus Dei respexit illum in bono, et erexit eum ab humilitate ipsius, et exaltavit caput ejus : et mirati sunt in illo multi, et honoraverunt Deum.

11:13 Yet the eye of God hath looked upon him for good, and hath lifted him up from his low estate, and hath exalted his head: and many have wondered at him, and have glorified God.

11:14 Bona et mala, vita et mors, paupertas et honestas, a Deo sunt :

11:14 Good things and evil, life and death, poverty and riches, are from God.

11:15 sapientia, et disciplina, et scientia legis, apud Deum : dilectio, et viæ bonorum, apud ipsum.

11:15 Wisdom and discipline, and the knowledge of the law are with God. Love and the ways of good things are with him.

11:16 Error et tenebræ peccatoribus concreata sunt : qui autem exsultant in malis consenescunt in malo.

11:16 Error and darkness are created with sinners: and they that glory in evil things, grow old in evil.

11:17 Datio Dei permanet justis, et profectus illius successus habebit in æternum.

11:17 The gift of God abideth with the just, and his advancement shall have success for ever.

11:18 Est qui locupletatur parce agendo, et hæc est pars mercedis illius.

11:18 There is one that is enriched by living sparingly, and this is the portion of his reward.

11:19 In eo quod dicit : Inveni requiem mihi, et nunc manducabo de bonis meis solus :

11:19 In that he saith: I have found me rest, and now I will eat of my goods alone:

11:20 et nescit quod tempus præteriet, et mors appropinquet, et relinquat omnia aliis, et morietur.

11:20 And he knoweth not what time shall pass, and that death approacheth, and that he must leave all to others, and shall die.

11:21 Sta in testamento tuo, et in illo colloquere, et in opere mandatorum tuorum veterasce.

11:21 Be steadfast in thy covenant, and be conversant therein, and grow old in the work of thy commandments.

11:22 Ne manseris in operibus peccatorum : confide autem in Deo, et mane in loco tuo.

11:22 Abide not in the works of sinners. But trust in God, and stay in thy place,

11:23 Facile est enim in oculis Dei subito honestare pauperem.

11:23 For it is easy in the eyes of God on a sudden to make the poor man rich.

11:24 Benedictio Dei in mercedem justi festinat, et in hora veloci processus illius fructificat.

11:24 The blessing of God maketh haste to reward the just, and in a swift hour his blessing beareth fruit.

11:25 Ne dicas : Quid est mihi opus ? et quæ erunt mihi ex hoc bona ?

11:25 Say not: What need I, and what good shall I have by this?

11:26 Ne dicas : Sufficiens mihi sum : et quid ex hoc pessimabor ?

11:26 Say not: I am sufficient for myself: and what shall I be made worse by this?

11:27 In die bonorum ne immemor sis malorum, et in die malorum ne immemor sis bonorum :

11:27 In the day of good things be not unmindful of evils: and in the day of evils be not unmindful of good things:

11:28 quoniam facile est coram Deo in die obitus retribuere unicuique secundum vias suas.

11:28 For it is easy before God in the day of death to reward every one according to his ways.

11:29 Malitia horæ oblivionem facit luxuriæ magnæ, et in fine hominis denudatio operum illius.

11:29 The affliction of an hour maketh one forget great delights, and in the end of a man is the disclosing of his works.

11:30 Ante mortem ne laudes hominem quemquam : quoniam in filiis suis agnoscitur vir.

11:30 Praise not any man before death, for a man is known by his children.

11:31 Non omnem hominem inducas in domum tuam : multæ enim sunt insidiæ dolosi.

11:31 Bring not every man into thy house: for many are the snares of the deceitful.

11:32 Sicut enim eructant præcordia fœtentium, et sicut perdix inducitur in caveam, et ut caprea in laqueum : sic et cor superborum, et sicut prospector videns casum proximi sui.

11:32 For as corrupted bowels send forth stinking breath, and as the partridge is brought into the cage, and as the roe into the snare: so also is the heart of the proud, and as a spy that looketh on the fall of his neighbour.

11:33 Bona enim in mala convertens insidiatur, et in electis imponet maculam.

11:33 For he lieth in wait and turneth good into evil, and on the elect he will lay a blot.

11:34 A scintilla una augetur ignis, et ab uno doloso augetur sanguis : homo vero peccator sanguini insidiatur.

11:34 Of one spark cometh a great fire, and of one deceitful man much blood: and a sinful man lieth in wait for blood.

11:35 Attende tibi a pestifero, fabricat enim mala, ne inducat super te subsannationem in perpetuum.

11:35 Take heed to thyself of a mischievous man, for he worketh evils: lest he bring upon thee reproach for ever.

11:36 Admitte ad te alienigenam : et subvertet te in turbine, et abalienabit te a tuis propriis.

11:36 Receive a stranger in, and he shall overthrow thee with a whirlwind, and shall turn thee out of thy own.

Chapter 12

12:1 Si benefeceris, scito cui feceris, et erit gratia in bonis tuis multa.

12:1 If thou do good, know to whom thou dost it, and there shall be much thanks for thy good deeds.

12:2 Benefac justo, et invenies retributionem magnam : et si non ab ipso, certe a Domino.

12:2 Do good to the just, and thou shalt find great recompense: and if not of him, assuredly of the Lord.

12:3 Non est enim ei bene qui assiduus est in malis, et eleemosynas non danti : quoniam et Altissimus odio habet peccatores, et misertus est pœnitentibus.

12:3 For there is no good for him that is always occupied in evil, and that giveth no alms: for the Highest hateth sinners, and hath mercy on the penitent.

12:4 Da misericordi, et ne suscipias peccatorem : et impiis et peccatoribus reddet vindictam, custodiens eos in diem vindictæ.

12:4 Give to the merciful and uphold not the sinner: God will repay vengeance to the ungodly and to sinners, and keep them against the day of vengeance.

12:5 Da bono, et non receperis peccatorem.

12:5 Give to the good, and receive not a sinner.

12:6 Benefac humili, et non dederis impio : prohibe panes illi dari, ne in ipsis potentior te sit :

12:6 Do good to the humble, and give not to the ungodly: hold back thy bread, and give it not to him, lest thereby he overmaster thee.

12:7 nam duplicia mala invenies in omnibus bonis quæcumque feceris illi, quoniam et Altissimus odio habet peccatores, et impiis reddet vindictam.

12:7 For thou shalt receive twice as much evil for all the good thou shalt have done to him: for the Highest also hateth sinners, and will repay vengeance to the ungodly.

12:8 Non agnoscetur in bonis amicus, et non abscondetur in malis inimicus.

12:8 A friend shall not be known in prosperity, and an enemy shall not be hidden in adversity.

12:9 In bonis viri, inimici illius in tristitia : et in malitia illius, amicus agnitus est.

12:9 In the prosperity of a man, his enemies are grieved: and a friend is known in his adversity.

12:10 Non credas inimico tuo in æternum : sicut enim æramentum æruginat nequitia illius :

12:10 Never trust thy enemy for as a brass pot his wickedness rusteth:

12:11 et si humiliatus vadat curvus, adjice animum tuum, et custodi te ab illo.

12:11 Though he humble himself and go crouching, yet take good heed and beware of him.

12:12 Non statuas illum penes te, nec sedeat ad dexteram tuam, ne forte conversus in locum tuum, inquirat cathedram tuam, et in novissimo agnosces verba mea, et in sermonibus meis stimuleris.

12:12 Set him not by thee, neither let him sit on thy right hand, lest he turn into thy place, and seek to take thy seat and at the last thou acknowledge my words, and be pricked with my sayings.

12:13 Quis miserebitur incantatori a serpente percusso, et omnibus qui appropiant bestiis ? et sic qui comitatur cum viro iniquo, et obvolutus est in peccatis ejus.

12:13 Who will pity an enchanter struck by a serpent, or any that come near wild beasts? so is it with him that keepeth company with a wicked man, and is involved in his sins.

12:14 Una hora tecum permanebit : si autem declinaveris, non supportabit.

12:14 For an hour he will abide with thee: but if thou begin to decline, he will not endure it.

12:15 In labiis suis indulcat inimicus, et in corde suo insidiatur ut subvertat te in foveam.

12:15 An enemy speaketh sweetly with his lips, but in his heart he lieth in wait, to throw thee into a pit.

12:16 In oculis suis lacrimatur inimicus, et si invenerit tempus, non satiabitur sanguine.

12:16 An enemy weepeth with his eyes: but if he find an opportunity he will not be satisfied with blood:

12:17 Et si incurrerint tibi mala, invenies eum illic priorem.

12:17 And if evils come upon thee, thou shalt find him there first.

12:18 In oculis suis lacrimatur inimicus, et quasi adjuvans suffodiet plantas tuas.

12:18 An enemy hath tears in his eyes, and while he pretendeth to help thee, will undermine thy feet.

12:19 Caput suum movebit, et plaudet manu, et multa susurrans commutabit vultum suum.

12:19 He will shake his head, and clap his hands, and whisper much, and change his countenance.

Chapter 13

13:1 Qui tetigerit picem inquinabitur ab ea : et qui communicaverit superbo induet superbiam.

13:1 He that toucheth pitch, shall be defiled with it: and he that hath fellowship with the proud, shall put on pride.

13:2 Pondus super se tollat qui honestiori se communicat, et ditiori te ne socius fueris.

13:2 He shall take a burden upon him that hath fellowship with one more honourable than himself. And have no fellowship with one that is richer than thyself.

13:3 Quid communicabit cacabus ad ollam ? quando enim se colliserint, confringetur.

13:3 What agreement shall the earthen pot have with the kettle? for if they knock one against the other, it shall be broken.

13:4 Dives injuste egit, et fremet : pauper autem læsus tacebit.

13:4 The rich man hath done wrong, and yet he will fume: but the poor is wronged and must hold his peace.

13:5 Si largitus fueris, assumet te : et si non habueris, derelinquet te.

13:5 If thou give, he will make use of thee: and if thou have nothing, he will forsake thee.

13:6 Si habes, convivet tecum, et evacuabit te : et ipse non dolebit super te.

13:6 If thou have any thing, he will live with thee, and will make thee bare, and he will not be sorry for thee.

13:7 Si necessarius illi fueris, supplantabit te, et subridens spem dabit, narrans tibi bona, et dicet : Quid opus est tibi ?

13:7 If he have need of thee he will deceive thee, and smiling upon thee will put thee in hope; he will speak thee fair, and will say: What wantest thou?

13:8 Et confundet te in cibis suis, donec te exinaniat bis et ter : et in novissimo deridebit te, et postea videns derelinquet te, et caput suum movebit ad te.

13:8 And he will shame thee by his meats, till he have drawn thee dry twice or thrice, and at last he will laugh at thee: and afterward when he seeth thee, he will forsake thee, and shake his head at thee.

13:9 Humiliare Deo, et exspecta manus ejus.

13:9 Humble thyself to God, and wait for his hands.

13:10 Attende ne seductus in stultitiam humilieris.

13:10 Beware that thou be not deceived into folly, and be humbled.

13:11 Noli esse humilis in sapientia tua, ne humiliatus in stultitiam seducaris.

13:11 Be not lowly in thy wisdom, lest being humbled thou be deceived into folly.

13:12 Advocatus a potentiore, discede : ex hoc enim magis te advocabit.

13:12 If thou be invited by one that is mightier, withdraw thyself: for so he will invite thee the more.

13:13 Ne improbus sis, ne impingaris : et ne longe sis ab eo, ne eas in oblivionem.

13:13 Be not troublesome to him, lest thou be put back: and keep not far from him, lest thou be forgotten.

13:14 Ne retineas ex æquo loqui cum illo, nec credas multis verbis illius : ex multa enim loquela tentabit te, et subridens interrogabit te de absconditis tuis.

13:14 Affect not to speak with him as an equal, and believe not his many words: for by much talk he will sift thee, and smiling will examine thee concerning thy secrets.

13:15 Immitis animus illius conservabit verba tua : et non parcet de malitia, et de vinculis.

13:15 His cruel mind will lay up thy words: and he will not spare to do thee hurt, and to cast thee into prison.

13:16 Cave tibi, et attende diligenter auditui tuo, quoniam cum subversione tua ambulas :

13:16 Take heed to thyself, and attend diligently to what thou hearest: for thou walkest in danger of thy ruin.

13:17 audiens vero illa, quasi in somnis vide, et vigilabis.

13:17 When thou hearest those things, see as it were in sleep, and thou shalt awake.

13:18 Omni vita tua dilige Deum, et invoca illum in salute tua.

13:18 Love God all thy life, and call upon him for thy salvation.

13:19 Omne animal diligit simile sibi, sic et omnis homo proximum sibi.

13:19 Every beast loveth its like: so also every man him that is nearest to himself.

13:20 Omnis caro ad similem sibi conjungetur, et omnis homo simili sui sociabitur.

13:20 All flesh shall consort with the like to itself, and every man shall associate himself to his like.

13:21 Si communicabit lupus agno aliquando, sic peccator justo.

13:21 If the wolf shall at any time have fellowship with the lamb, so the sinner with the just.

13:22 Quæ communicatio sancto homini ad canem ? aut quæ pars diviti ad pauperem ?

13:22 What fellowship hath a holy man with a dog, or what part hath the rich with the poor?

13:23 Venatio leonis onager in eremo : sic et pascua divitum sunt pauperes.

13:23 The wild ass is the lion's prey in the desert: so also the poor are devoured by the rich.

13:24 Et sicut abominatio est superbo humilitas, sic et execratio divitis pauper.

13:24 And as humility is an abomination to the proud: so also the rich man abhorreth the poor.

13:25 Dives commotus confirmatur ab amicis suis : humilis autem cum ceciderit, expelletur et a notis.

13:25 When a rich man is shaken, he is kept up by his friends: but when a poor man is fallen down, he is thrust away even by his acquaintance.

13:26 Diviti decepto multi recuperatores : locutus est superbia, et justificaverunt illum.

13:26 When a rich man hath been deceived, he hath many helpers: he hath spoken proud things, and they have justified him.

13:27 Humilis deceptus est, insuper et arguitur : locutus est sensate, et non est datus ei locus.

13:27 The poor man was deceived, and he is rebuked also: he hath spoken wisely, and could have no place.

13:28 Dives locutus est, et omnes tacuerunt, et verbum illius usque ad nubes perducent.

13:28 The rich man spoke, and all held their peace, and what he said they extol even to the clouds.

13:29 Pauper locutus est, et dicunt : Quis est hic ? et si offenderit, subvertent illum.

13:29 The poor man spoke, and they say: Who is this? and if he stumble, they will overthrow him.

13:30 Bona est substantia cui non est peccatum in conscientia : et nequissima paupertas in ore impii.

13:30 Riches are good to him that hath no sin in his conscience: and poverty is very wicked in the mouth of the ungodly.

13:31 Cor hominis immutat faciem illius, sive in bona, sive in mala.

13:31 The heart of a man changeth his countenance, either for good, or for evil.

13:32 Vestigium cordis boni et faciem bonam difficile invenies, et cum labore.

13:32 The token of a good heart, and a good countenance thou shalt hardly find, and with labour.

Chapter 14

14:1 Beatus vir qui non est lapsus verbo ex ore suo, et non est stimulatus in tristitia delicti.

14:1 Blessed is the man that hath not slipped by a word out of his mouth, and is not pricked with the remorse of sin.

14:2 Felix qui non habuit animi sui tristitiam, et non excidit a spe sua.

14:2 Happy is he that hath had no sadness of his mind, and who is not fallen from his hope.

14:3 Viro cupido et tenaci sine ratione est substantia : et homini livido ad quid aurum ?

14:3 Riches are not comely for a covetous man and a niggard, and what should an envious man do with gold?

14:4 Qui acervat ex animo suo injuste, aliis congregat, et in bonis illius alius luxuriabitur.

14:4 He that gathereth together by wronging his own soul, gathereth for others, and another will squander away his goods in rioting.

14:5 Qui sibi nequam est, cui alii bonus erit ? et non jucundabitur in bonis suis.

14:5 He that is evil to himself, to whom will he be good? and he shall not take pleasure in his goods.

14:6 Qui sibi invidet, nihil est illo nequius : et hæc redditio est malitiæ illius.

14:6 There is none worse than he that envieth himself, and this is the reward of his wickedness:

14:7 Et si bene fecerit, ignoranter et non volens facit : et in novissimo manifestat malitiam suam.

14:7 And if he do good, he doth it ignorantly, and unwillingly: and at the last he discovereth his wickedness.

14:8 Nequam est oculus lividi : et avertens faciem suam, et despiciens animam suam.

14:8 The eye of the envious is wicked: and he turneth away his face, and despiseth his own soul.

14:9 Insatiabilis oculus cupidi in parte iniquitatis : non satiabitur donec consumat arefaciens animam suam.

14:9 The eye of the covetous man is insatiable in his portion of iniquity: he will not be satisfied till he consume his own soul, drying it up.

14:10 Oculus malus ad mala, et non saturabitur pane, sed indigens et in tristitia erit super mensam suam.

14:10 An evil eye is towards evil things: and he shall not have his fill of bread, but shall be needy and pensive at his own table.

14:11 Fili, si habes, benefac tecum, et Deo dignas oblationes offer.

14:11 My son, if thou have any thing, do good to thyself, and offer to God worthy offerings.

14:12 Memor esto quoniam mors non tardat, et testamentum inferorum, quia demonstratum est tibi : testamentum enim hujus mundi morte morietur.

14:12 Remember that death is not slow, and that the covenant of hell hath been shewn to thee: for the covenant of this world shall surely die.

14:13 Ante mortem benefac amico tuo, et secundum vires tuas exporrigens da pauperi.

14:13 Do good to thy friend before thou die, and according to thy ability, stretching out thy hand give to the poor.

14:14 Non defrauderis a die bono, et particula boni doni non te prætereat.

14:14 Defraud not thyself of the good day, and let not the part of a good gift overpass thee.

14:15 Nonne aliis relinques dolores et labores tuos in divisione sortis ?

14:15 Shalt thou not leave to others to divide by lot thy sorrows and labours?

14:16 Da et accipe, et justifica animam tuam.

14:16 Give and take, and justify thy soul.

14:17 Ante obitum tuum operare justitiam, quoniam non est apud inferos invenire cibum.

14:17 Before thy death work justice: for in hell there is no finding food.

14:18 Omnis caro sicut fœnum veterascet, et sicut folium fructificans in arbore viridi.

14:18 All flesh shall fade as grass, and as the leaf that springeth out on a green tree.

14:19 Alia generantur, et alia dejiciuntur : sic generatio carnis et sanguinis, alia finitur, et alia nascitur.

14:19 Some grow, and some fall off: so is the generation of flesh and blood, one cometh to an end, and another is born.

14:20 Omne opus corruptibile in fine deficiet, et qui illud operatur ibit cum illo.

14:20 Every work that is corruptible shall fail in the end: and the worker thereof shall go with it.

14:21 Et omne opus electum justificabitur, et qui operatur illud honorabitur in illo.

14:21 And every excellent work shall be justified: and the worker thereof shall be honoured therein.

14:22 Beatus vir qui in sapientia morabitur, et qui in justitia sua meditabitur, et in sensu cogitabit circumspectionem Dei :

14:22 Blessed is the man that shall continue in wisdom, and that shall meditate in his justice, and in his mind shall think of the all seeing eye of God.

14:23 qui excogitat vias illius in corde suo, et in absconditis suis intelligens, vadens post illam quasi investigator, et in viis illius consistens :

14:23 He that considereth her ways in his heart, and hath understanding in her secrets, who goeth after her as one that traceth, and stayeth in her ways.

14:24 qui respicit per fenestras illius, et in januis illius audiens :

14:24 He who looketh in at her windows, and hearkeneth at her door.

14:25 qui requiescit juxta domum illius, et in parietibus illius figens palum, statuet casulam suam ad manus illius, et requiescent in casula illius bona per ævum.

14:25 He that lodgeth near her house, and fastening a pin in her walls shall set up his tent high unto her, where good things shall rest in his lodging for ever.

14:26 Statuet filios suos sub tegmine illius, et sub ramis ejus morabitur.

14:26 He shall set his children under her shelter, and shall lodge under her branches:

14:27 Protegetur sub tegmine illius a fervore, et in gloria ejus requiescet.

14:27 He shall be protected under her covering from the heat, and shall rest in her glory.

Chapter 15

15:1 Qui timet Deum faciet bona, et qui continens est justitiæ apprehendet illam :

15:1 He that feareth God, will do good: and he that possesseth justice, shall lay hold on her,

15:2 et obviabit illi quasi mater honorificata, et quasi mulier a virginitate suscipiet illum.

15:2 And she will meet him as an honourable mother, and will receive him as a wife married of a virgin.

15:3 Cibabit illum pane vitæ et intellectus, et aqua sapientiæ salutaris potabit illum : et firmabitur in illo, et non flectetur :

15:3 With the bread of life and understanding, she shall feed him, and give him the water of wholesome wisdom to drink: and she shall be made strong in him, and he shall not be moved.

15:4 et continebit illum, et non confundetur : et exaltabit illum apud proximos suos,

15:4 And she shall hold him fast, and he shall not be confounded: and she shall exalt him among his neighbours.

15:5 et in medio ecclesiæ aperiet os ejus, et adimplebit illum spiritu sapientiæ et intellectus, et stola gloriæ vestiet illum.

15:5 And in the midst of the church she shall open his mouth, and shall fill him with the spirit of wisdom and understanding, and shall clothe him with a robe of glory.

15:6 Jucunditatem et exsultationem thesaurizabit super illum, et nomine æterno hæreditabit illum.

15:6 She shall heap upon him a treasure of joy and gladness, and shall cause him to inherit an everlasting name.

15:7 Homines stulti non apprehendent illam, et homines sensati obviabunt illi. Homines stulti non videbunt eam : longe enim abest a superbia et dolo.

15:7 But foolish men shall not obtain her, and wise men shall meet her, foolish men shall not see her: for she is far from pride and deceit.

15:8 Viri mendaces non erunt illius memores : et viri veraces invenientur in illa, et successum habebunt usque ad inspectionem Dei.

15:8 Lying men shall be mindful of her: but men that speak truth shall be found with her, and shall advance, even till they come to the sight of God.

15:9 Non est speciosa laus in ore peccatoris,

15:9 Praise is not seemly in the mouth of a sinner:

15:10 quoniam a Deo profecta est sapientia. Sapientiæ enim Dei astabit laus, et in ore fideli abundabit, et Dominator dabit eam illi.

15:10 For wisdom came forth from God: for praise shall be with the wisdom of God, and shall abound in a faithful mouth, and the sovereign Lord will give praise unto it.

15:11 Non dixeris : Per Deum abest : quæ enim odit ne feceris.

15:11 Say not: It is through God, that she is not with me: for do not thou the things that he hateth.

15:12 Non dicas : Ille me implanavit : non enim necessarii sunt ei homines impii.

15:12 Say not: He hath caused me to err: for he hath no need of wicked men.

15:13 Omne execramentum erroris odit Dominus, et non erit amabile timentibus eum.

15:13 The Lord hateth all abomination of error, and they that fear him shall not love it.

15:14 Deus ab initio constituit hominem, et reliquit illum in manu consilii sui :

15:14 God made man from the beginning, and left him in the hand of his own counsel.

15:15 adjecit mandata et præcepta sua.

15:15 He added his commandments and precepts.

15:16 Si volueris mandata servare, conservabunt te, et in perpetuum fidem placitam facere.

15:16 If thou wilt keep the commandments and perform acceptable fidelity for ever, they shall preserve thee.

15:17 Apposuit tibi aquam et ignem, ad quod volueris porrige manum tuam.

15:17 He hath set water and fire before thee: stretch forth thy hand to which thou wilt.

15:18 Ante hominem vita et mors, bonum et malum : quod placuerit ei dabitur illi :

15:18 Before man is life and death, good and evil, that which he shall choose shall be given him:

15:19 quoniam multa sapientia Dei, et fortis in potentia, videns omnes sine intermissione.

15:19 For the wisdom of God is great, and he is strong in power, seeing all men without ceasing.

15:20 Oculi Domini ad timentes eum, et ipse agnoscit omnem operam hominis.

15:20 The eyes of the Lord are towards them that fear him, and he knoweth al the work of man.

15:21 Nemini mandavit impie agere, et nemini dedit spatium peccandi :

15:21 He hath commanded no man to do wickedly, and he hath given no man license to sin;

15:22 non enim concupiscit multitudinem filiorum infidelium et inutilium.

15:22 For he desireth not a multitude of faithless and unprofitable children.

Chapter 16

16:1 Ne jucunderis in filiis impiis, si multiplicentur : nec oblecteris super ipsos, si non est timor Dei in illis.

16:1 Rejoice not in ungodly children, if they be multiplied: neither be delighted in them, if the fear of God be not with them.

16:2 Non credas vitæ illorum, et ne respexeris in labores eorum.

16:2 Trust not to their life, and respect not their labours.

16:3 Melior est enim unus timens Deum, quam mille filii impii :

16:3 For better is one that feareth God, than a thousand ungodly children.

16:4 et utile est mori sine filiis, quam relinquere filios impios.

16:4 And it is better to die without children, than to leave ungodly children.

16:5 Ab uno sensato inhabitabitur patria : tribus impiorum deseretur.

16:5 By one that is wise a country shall be inhabited, the tribe of the ungodly shall become desolate.

16:6 Multa talia vidit oculis meus, et fortiora horum audivit auris mea.

16:6 Many such things hath my eyes seen, and greater things than these my ear hath heard.

16:7 In synagoga peccantium exardebit ignis, et in gente incredibili exardescet ira.

16:7 In the congregation of sinners a fire shall be kindled, and in an unbelieving nation wrath shall flame out.

16:8 Non exoraverunt pro peccatis suis antiqui gigantes, qui destructi sunt confidentes suæ virtuti.

16:8 The ancient giants did not obtain pardon for their sins, who were destroyed trusting to their own strength:

16:9 Et non pepercit peregrinationi Lot, et execratus est eos præ superbia verbi illorum.

16:9 And he spared not the place where Lot sojourned, but abhorred them for the pride of their word.

16:10 Non misertus est illis, gentem totam perdens, et extollentem se in peccatis suis.

16:10 He had not pity on them, destroying the whole nation that extolled themselves in their sins.

16:11 Et sicut sexcenta millia peditum, qui congregati sunt in duritia cordis sui : et si unus fuisset cervicatus, mirum si fuisset immunis.

16:11 So did he with the six hundred thousand footmen, who were gathered together in the hardness of their heart: and if one had been stiffnecked, it is a wonder if he had escaped unpunished:

16:12 Misericordia enim et ira est cum illo : potens exoratio, et effundens iram.

16:12 For mercy and wrath are with him. He is mighty to forgive, and to pour out indignation:

16:13 Secundum misericordiam suam, sic correptio illius homines secundum opera sua judicat.

16:13 According as his mercy is, so his correction judgeth a man according to his works.

16:14 Non effugiet in rapina peccator, et non retardabit sufferentia misericordiam facientis.

16:14 The sinner shall not escape in his rapines, and the patience of him that sheweth mercy shall not be put off.

16:15 Omnis misericordia faciet locum unicuique, secundum meritum operum suorum, et secundum intellectum peregrinationis ipsius.

16:15 All mercy shall make a place for every man according to the merit of his works, and according to the wisdom of his sojournment.

16:16 Non dicas : A Deo abscondar : et ex summo, quis mei memorabitur ?

16:16 Say not: I shall be hidden from God, and who shall remember me from on high?

16:17 in populo magno non agnoscar : quæ est enim anima mea in tam immensa creatura ?

16:17 In such a multitude I shall not be known: for what is my soul in such an immense creation?

16:18 Ecce cælum et cæli cælorum, abyssus, et universa terra, et quæ in eis sunt, in conspectu illius commovebuntur.

16:18 Behold the heaven, and the heavens of heavens, the deep, and all the earth, and the things that are in them, shall be moved in his sight,

16:19 Montes simul, et colles, et fundamenta terræ, cum conspexerit illa Deus, tremore concutientur.

16:19 The mountains also, and the hills, and the foundations of the earth: when God shall look upon them, they shall be shaken with trembling.

16:20 Et in omnibus his insensatum est cor, et omne cor intelligitur ab illo.

16:20 And in all these things the heart is senseless: and every heart is understood by him.

16:21 Et vias illius quis intelligit, et procellam quam nec oculus videbit hominis ?

16:21 And his ways who shall understand, and the storm, which no eye of man shall see?

16:22 Nam plurima illius opera sunt in absconsis : sed opera justitiæ ejus quis enuntiabit, aut quis sustinebit ? longe enim est testamentum a quibusdam, et interrogatio omnium in consummatione est.

16:22 For many of his works are hidden, but the works of his justice who shall declare? or who shall endure? for the testament is far from some, and the examination of all is in the end.

16:23 Qui minoratur corde cogitat inania, et vir imprudens et errans cogitat stulta.

16:23 He that wanteth understanding thinketh vain things, and the foolish, and erring man, thinketh foolish things.

16:24 Audi me, fili, et disce disciplinam sensus, et in verbis meis attende in corde tuo :

16:24 Hearken to me, my son, and learn the discipline of understanding, and attend to my words in thy heart.

16:25 et dicam in æquitate disciplinam, et scrutabor enarrare sapientiam : et in verbis meis attende in corde tuo, et dico in æquitate spiritus virtutes quas posuit Deus in opera sua ab initio, et in veritate enuntio scientiam ejus.

16:25 And I will shew forth good doctrine in equity, and will seek to declare wisdom: and attend to my words in thy heart, whilst with equity of spirit I tell thee the virtues that God hath put upon his works from the beginning, and I shew forth in truth his knowledge.

16:26 In judicio Dei opera ejus ab initio, et ab institutione ipsorum distinxit partes illorum, et initia eorum in gentibus suis.

16:26 The works of God are done in judgment from the beginning, and from the making of them he distinguished their parts, and their beginnings in their generations.

16:27 Ornavit in æternum opera illorum : nec esurierunt, nec laboraverunt, et non destiterunt ab operibus suis.

16:27 He beautified their works for ever, they have neither hungered, nor laboured, and they have not ceased from their works.

16:28 Unusquisque proximum sibi non angustiabit in æternum :

16:28 Nor shall any of them straiten his neighbour at any time.

16:29 non sis incredibilis verbo illius.

16:29 Be not thou incredulous to his word.

16:30 Post hæc Deus in terram respexit, et implevit illam bonis suis :

16:30 After this God looked upon the earth, and filled it with his goods.

16:31 anima omnis vitalis denuntiavit ante faciem ipsius, et in ipsam iterum reversio illorum.

16:31 The soul of every living thing hath shewn forth before the face thereof, and into it they return again.

Chapter 17

17:1 Deus creavit de terra hominem, et secundum imaginem suam fecit illum :

17:1 God created man of the earth, and made him after his own image.

17:2 et iterum convertit illum in ipsam, et secundum se vestivit illum virtute.

17:2 And he turned him into it again, and clothed him with strength according to himself.

17:3 Numerum dierum et tempus dedit illi, et dedit illi potestatem eorum quæ sunt super terram.

17:3 He gave him the number of his days and time, and gave him power over all things that are upon the earth.

17:4 Posuit timorem illius super omnem carnem, et dominatus est bestiarum et volatilium.

17:4 He put the fear of him upon all flesh, and he had dominion over beasts and fowls.

17:5 Creavit ex ipso adjutorium simile sibi : consilium, et linguam, et oculos, et aures, et cor dedit illis excogitandi, et disciplina intellectus replevit illos.

17:5 He created of him a helpmate like to himself, he gave them counsel, and a tongue, and eyes, and ears, and a heart to devise: and he filled them with the knowledge of understanding.

17:6 Creavit illis scientiam spiritus, sensu implevit cor illorum, et mala et bona ostendit illis.

17:6 He created in them the science of the spirit, he fired their heart with wisdom, and shewed them both good and evil.

17:7 Posuit oculum suum super corda illorum, ostendere illis magnalia operum suorum :

17:7 He set his eye upon their hearts to shew them the greatness of his works:

17:8 ut nomen sanctificationis collaudent, et gloriari in mirabilibus illius ; ut magnalia enarrent operum ejus.

17:8 That they might praise the name which he hath sanctified: and glory in his wondrous act that they might declare the glorious things of his works.

17:9 Addidit illis disciplinam, et legem vitæ hæreditavit illos.

17:9 Moreover he gave them instructions, and the law of life for an inheritance.

17:10 Testamentum æternum constituit cum illis, et justitiam et judicia sua ostendit illis.

17:10 He made an everlasting covenant with them, and he shewed them his justice and judgments.

17:11 Et magnalia honoris ejus vidit oculus illorum, et honorem vocis audierunt aures illorum. Et dixit illis : Attendite ab omni iniquo.

17:11 And their eye saw the majesty of his glory, and their ears heard his glorious voice, and he said to them: Beware of all iniquity.

17:12 Et mandavit illis unicuique de proximo suo.

17:12 And he gave to every one of them commandment concerning his neighbour.

17:13 Viæ illorum coram ipso sunt semper : non sunt absconsæ ab oculis ipsius.

17:13 Their ways are always before him, they are not hidden from his eyes.

17:14 In unamquamque gentem præposuit rectorem :

17:14 Over every nation he set a ruler.

17:15 et pars Dei Israël facta est manifesta.

17:15 And Israel was made the manifest portion of God.

17:16 Et omnia opera illorum velut sol in conspectu Dei : et oculi ejus sine intermissione inspicientes in viis eorum.

17:16 And all their works are as the sun in the sight of God: and his eyes are continually upon their ways.

17:17 Non sunt absconsa testamenta per iniquitatem illorum, et omnes iniquitates eorum in conspectu Dei.

17:17 Their covenants were not hid by their iniquity, and all their iniquities are in the sight of God.

17:18 Eleemosyna viri quasi signaculum cum ipso, et gratiam hominis quasi pupillam conservabit.

17:18 The alms of a man is as a signet with him, and shall preserve the grace of a man as the apple of the eye:

17:19 Et postea resurget, et retribuet illis retributionem, unicuique in caput ipsorum, et convertet in interiores partes terræ.

17:19 And afterward he shall rise up, and shall render them their reward, to every one upon their own head, and shall turn them down into the bowels of the earth.

17:20 Pœnitentibus autem dedit viam justitiæ, et confirmavit deficientes sustinere, et destinavit illis sortem veritatis.

17:20 But to the penitent he hath given the way of justice, and he hath strengthened them that were fainting in patience, and hath appointed to them the lot of truth.

17:21 Convertere ad Dominum, et relinque peccata tua :

17:21 Turn to the Lord, and forsake thy sins:

17:22 precare ante faciem Domini, et minue offendicula.

17:22 Make thy prayer before the face of the Lord, and offend less.

17:23 Revertere ad Dominum, et avertere ab injustitia tua, et nimis odito execrationem :

17:23 Return to the Lord, and turn away from thy injustice, and greatly hate abomination.

17:24 et cognosce justitias et judicia Dei, et sta in sorte propositionis, et orationis altissimi Dei.

17:24 And know the justices and judgments of God, and stand firm in the lot set before thee, and in prayer to the most high God.

17:25 In partes vade sæculi sancti, cum vivis et dantibus confessionem Deo.

17:25 Go to the side of the holy age, with them that live and give praise to God.

17:26 Non demoreris in errore impiorum : ante mortem confitere : a mortuo, quasi nihil, perit confessio.

17:26 Tarry not in the error of the ungodly, give glory before death. Praise perisheth from the dead as nothing.

17:27 Confiteberis vivens, vivus et sanus confiteberis : et laudabis Deum, et gloriaberis in miserationibus illius.

17:27 Give thanks whilst thou art living, whilst thou art alive and in health thou shalt give thanks, and shalt praise God, and shalt glory in his mercies.

17:28 Quam magna misericordia Domini, et propitiatio illius convertentibus ad se !

17:28 How great is the mercy of the Lord, and his forgiveness to them that turn to him !

17:29 Nec enim omnia possunt esse in hominibus, quoniam non est immortalis filius hominis, et in vanitate malitiæ placuerunt.

17:29 For all things cannot be in men, because the son of man is not immortal, and they are delighted with the vanity of evil.

17:30 Quid lucidius sole ? et hic deficiet ; aut quid nequius quam quod excogitavit caro et sanguis ? et hoc arguetur.

17:30 What is brighter than the sun; yet it shall be eclipsed. Or what is more wicked than that which flesh and blood hath invented? and this shall be reproved.

17:31 Virtutem altitudinis cæli ipse conspicit : et omnes homines terra et cinis.

17:31 He beholdeth the power of the height of heaven: and all men are earth and ashes.

Chapter 18

18:1 Qui vivet in æternum creavit omnia simul. Deus solus justificabitur, et manet invictus rex in æternum.

18:1 He that liveth for ever created all things together. God only shall be justified, and he remaineth an invincible king for ever.

18:2 Quis sufficit enarrare opera illius ?

18:2 Who is able to declare his works?

18:3 quis enim investigabit magnalia ejus ?

18:3 For who shall search out his glorious acts?

18:4 virtutem autem magnitudinis ejus quis enuntiabit ? aut quis adjiciet enarrare misericordiam ejus ?

18:4 And who shall show forth the power of his majesty? or who shall be able to declare his mercy?

18:5 Non est minuere neque adjicere, nec est invenire magnalia Dei.

18:5 Nothing may be taken away, nor added, neither is it possible to find out the glorious works of God.

18:6 Cum consummaverit homo, tunc incipiet : et cum quieverit, aporiabitur.

18:6 When a man hath done, then shall he begin: and when he leaveth off, he shall be at a loss.

18:7 Quid est homo ? et quæ est gratia illius ? et quid bonum aut quid nequam illius ?

18:7 What is man, and what is his grace? and what is his good, or what is his evil?

18:8 Numerus dierum hominum, ut multum centum anni, quasi gutta aquæ maris deputati sunt : et sicut calculus arenæ, sic exigui anni in die ævi.

18:8 The number of the days of men at the most are a hundred years, as a drop of water of the sea are they esteemed: and as a pebble of the sand, so are a few years compared to eternity.

18:9 Propter hoc patiens est Deus in illis, et effundit super eos misericordiam suam.

18:9 Therefore God is patient in them, and poureth forth his mercy upon them.

18:10 Vidit præsumptionem cordis eorum, quoniam mala est : et cognovit subversionem illorum, quoniam nequam est.

18:10 He hath seen the presumption of their heart that it is wicked, and hath known their end that it is evil.

18:11 Ideo adimplevit propitiationem suam in illis, et ostendit eis viam æquitatis.

18:11 Therefore hath he filled up his mercy in their favour, and hath shewn them the way of justice.

18:12 Miseratio hominis circa proximum suum : misericordia autem Dei super omnem carnem.

18:12 The compassion of man is toward his neighbour: but the mercy of God is upon all flesh.

18:13 Qui misericordiam habet, docet et erudit quasi pastor gregem suum.

18:13 He hath mercy, and teacheth, and correcteth, as a shepherd doth his flock.

18:14 Miseretur excipientis doctrinam miserationis, et qui festinat in judiciis ejus.

18:14 He hath mercy on him that receiveth the discipline of mercy, and that maketh haste in his judgments.

18:15 Fili, in bonis non des querelam, et in omni dato non des tristitiam verbi mali.

18:15 My son, in thy good deeds, make no complaint, and when thou givest any thing, add not grief by an evil word.

18:16 Nonne ardorem refrigerabit ros ? sic et verbum melius quam datum.

18:16 Shall not the dew assuage the heat? so also the good word is better than the gift.

18:17 Nonne ecce verbum super datum bonum ? sed utraque cum homine justificato.

18:17 Lo, is not a word better than a gift? but both are with a justified man.

18:18 Stultus acriter improperabit : et datus indisciplinati tabescere facit oculos.

18:18 A fool will upbraid bitterly: and a gift of one ill taught consumeth the eyes.

18:19 Ante judicium para justitiam tibi, et antequam loquaris, disce.

18:19 Before judgment prepare thee justice, and learn before thou speak.

18:20 Ante languorem adhibe medicinam : et ante judicium interroga teipsum, et in conspectu Dei invenies propitiationem.

18:20 Before sickness take a medicine, and before judgment examine thyself, and thou shalt find mercy in the sight of God.

18:21 Ante languorem humilia te, et in tempore infirmitatis ostende conversationem tuam.

18:21 Humble thyself before thou art sick, and in the time of sickness shew thy conversation.

18:22 Non impediaris orare semper, et ne verearis usque ad mortem justificari, quoniam merces Dei manet in æternum.

18:22 Let nothing hinder thee from praying always, and be not afraid to be justified even to death: for the reward of God continueth for ever.

18:23 Ante orationem præpara animam tuam, et noli esse quasi homo qui tentat Deum.

18:23 Before prayer prepare thy soul: and be not as a man that tempteth God.

18:24 Memento iræ in die consummationis, et tempus retributionis in conversatione faciei.

18:24 Remember the wrath that shall be at the last day, and the time of repaying when he shall turn away his face.

18:25 Memento paupertatis in tempore abundantiæ, et necessitatum paupertatis in die divitiarum.

18:25 Remember poverty in the time of abundance, and the necessities of poverty in the day of riches.

18:26 A mane usque ad vesperam immutabitur tempus, et hæc omnia citata in oculis Dei.

18:26 From the morning until the evening the time shall be changed, and all these are swift in the eyes of God.

18:27 Homo sapiens in omnibus metuet, et in diebus delictorum attendet ab inertia.

18:27 A wise man will fear in every thing, and in the days of sins will beware of sloth.

18:28 Omnis astutus agnoscit sapientiam, et invenienti eam dabit confessionem.

18:28 Every man of understanding knoweth wisdom, and will give praise to him that findeth her.

18:29 Sensati in verbis et ipsi sapienter egerunt, et intellexerunt veritatem et justitiam, et impluerunt proverbia et judicia.

18:29 They that were of good understanding in words, have also done wisely themselves: and have understood truth and justice, and have poured forth proverbs and judgments.

18:30 Post concupiscentias tuas non eas, et a voluntate tua avertere.

18:30 Go not after thy lusts, but turn away from thy own will.

18:31 Si præstes animæ tuæ concupiscentias ejus, faciat te in gaudium inimicis tuis.

18:31 If thou give to thy soul her desires, she will make thee a joy to thy enemies.

18:32 Ne oblecteris in turbis nec in modicis : assidua enim est commissio illorum.

18:32 Take no pleasure in riotous assemblies, be they ever so small: for their concertation is continual.

18:33 Ne fueris mediocris in contentione ex fœnore, et est tibi nihil in sacculo : eris enim invidus vitæ tuæ.

18:33 Make not thyself poor by borrowing to contribute to feasts when thou hast nothing in thy purse: for thou shalt be an enemy to thy own life.

Chapter 19

19:1 Operarius ebriosus non locupletabitur : et qui spernit modica paulatim decidet.

19:1 A workman that is a drunkard shall not be rich: and he that contemneth small things, shall fall by little and little.

19:2 Vinum et mulieres apostatare faciunt sapientes, et arguent sensatos.

19:2 Wine and women make wise men fall off, and shall rebuke the prudent:

19:3 Et qui se jungit fornicariis erit nequam : putredo et vermes hæreditabunt illum : et extolletur in exemplum majus, et tolletur de numero anima ejus.

19:3 And he that joineth himself to harlots, will be wicked. Rottenness and worms shall inherit him, and he shall be lifted up for a greater example, and his soul shall be taken away out of the number.

19:4 Qui credit cito levis corde est, et minorabitur : et qui delinquit in animam suam, insuper habebitur.

19:4 He that is hasty to give credit, is light of heart, and shall be lessened: and he that sinneth against his own soul, shall be despised.

19:5 Qui gaudet iniquitate, denotabitur : et qui odit correptionem, minuetur vita : et qui odit loquacitatem, extinguit malitiam.

19:5 He that rejoiceth in iniquity, shall be censured, and he that hateth chastisement, shall have less life: and he that hateth babbling, extinguisheth evil.

19:6 Qui peccat in animam suam, pœnitebit : et qui jucundatur in malitia, denotabitur.

19:6 He that sinneth against his own soul, shall repent: and he that is delighted with wickedness, shall be condemned.

19:7 Ne iteres verbum nequam et durum, et non minoraberis.

19:7 Rehearse not again a wicked and harsh word, and thou shalt not fare the worse.

19:8 Amico et inimico noli narrare sensum tuum : et si est tibi delictum, noli denudare :

19:8 Tell not thy mind to friend or foe: and if there be a sin with thee, disclose it not.

19:9 audiet enim te, et custodiet te, et quasi defendens peccatum, odiet te, et sic aderit tibi semper.

19:9 For he will hearken to thee, and will watch thee, and as it were defending thy sin he will hate thee, and so will he be with thee always.

19:10 Audisti verbum adversus proximum tuum ? commoriatur in te, fidens quoniam non te dirumpet.

19:10 Hast thou heard a word against thy neighbour? let it die within thee, trusting that it will not burst thee.

19:11 A facie verbi parturit fatuus, tamquam gemitus partus infantis.

19:11 At the hearing of a word the fool is in travail, as a woman groaning in the bringing forth a child.

19:12 Sagitta infixa femori carnis, sic verbum in corde stulti.

19:12 As an arrow that sticketh in a man's thigh: so is a word in the heart of a fool.

19:13 Corripe amicum, ne forte non intellexerit, et dicat : Non feci : aut, si fecerit, ne iterum addat facere.

19:13 Reprove a friend, lest he may not have understood, and say: I did it not: or if he did it, that he may do it no more.

19:14 Corripe proximum, ne forte non dixerit : et si dixerit, ne forte iteret.

19:14 Reprove thy neighbour, for it may be he hath not said it: and if he hath said it, that he may not say it again.

19:15 Corripe amicum, sæpe enim fit commissio :

19:15 Admonish thy friend: for there is often a fault committed.

19:16 et non omni verbo credas. Est qui labitur lingua, sed non ex animo :

19:16 And believe not every word. There is one, that slippeth with the tongue, but not from his heart.

19:17 quis est enim qui non deliquerit in lingua sua ? Corripe proximum antequam commineris,

19:17 For who is there that hath not offended with his tongue? Admonish thy neighbour before thou threaten him.

19:18 et da locum timori Altissimi : quia omnis sapientia timor Dei, et in illa timere Deum, et in omni sapientia dispositio legis.

19:18 And give place to the fear of the most High: for the fear of God is all wisdom, and therein is to fear God, and the disposition of the law is in all wisdom.

19:19 Et non est sapientia nequitiæ disciplina, et non est cogitatus peccatorum prudentia.

19:19 But the learning of wickedness is not wisdom: and the device of sinners is not prudence.

19:20 Est nequitia, et in ipsa execratio, et est insipiens qui minuitur sapientia.

19:20 There is a subtle wickedness, and the same is detestable: and there is a man that is foolish, wanting in wisdom.

19:21 Melior est homo qui minuitur sapientia, et deficiens sensu, in timore, quam qui abundat sensu, et transgreditur legem Altissimi.

19:21 Better is a man that hath less wisdom, and wanteth understanding, with the fear of God, than he that aboundeth in understanding, and transgresseth the law of the most High.

19:22 Est solertia certa, et ipsa iniqua :

19:22 There is an exquisite subtilty, and the same is unjust.

19:23 et est qui emittit verbum certum enarrans veritatem. Est qui nequiter humiliat se, et interiora ejus plena sunt dolo :

19:23 And there is one that uttereth an exact word telling the truth. There is one that humbleth himself wickedly, and his interior is full of deceit:

19:24 et est qui se nimium submittit a multa humilitate : et est qui inclinat faciem suam, et fingit se non videre quod ignoratum est :

19:24 And there is one that submitteth himself exceedingly with a great lowliness: and there is one that casteth down his countenance, and maketh as if he did not see that which is unknown:

19:25 et si ab imbecillitate virium vetetur peccare, si invenerit tempus malefaciendi, malefaciet.

19:25 And if he be hindered from sinning for want of power, if he shall find opportunity to do evil, he will do it.

19:26 Ex visu cognoscitur vir, et ab occursu faciei cognoscitur sensatus.

19:26 A man is known by his look, and a wise man, when thou meetest him, is known by his countenance.

19:27 Amictus corporis, et risus dentium, et ingressus hominis, enuntiant de illo.

19:27 The attire of the body, and the laughter of the teeth, and the gait of the man, shew what he is.

19:28 Est correptio mendax in ira contumeliosi, et est judicium quod non probatur esse bonum : et est tacens, et ipse est prudens.

19:28 There is a lying rebuke in the anger of an injurious man: and there is a judgment that is not allowed to be good: and there is one that holdeth his peace, he is wise.

Chapter 20

20:1 Quam bonum est arguere, quam irasci, et confitentem in oratione non prohibere !

20:1 How much better is it to reprove, than to be angry, and not to hinder him that confesseth in prayer.

20:2 Concupiscentia spadonis devirginabit juvenculam :

20:2 The lust of an eunuch shall deflour a young maiden:

20:3 sic qui facit per vim judicium iniquum.

20:3 So is he that by violence executeth of the unwise.

20:4 Quam bonum est correptum manifestare pœnitentiam ! sic enim effugies voluntarium peccatum.

20:4 How good is it, when thou art reproved, to shew repentance! for so thou shalt escape wilful sin.

20:5 Est tacens qui invenitur sapiens : et est odibilis qui procax est ad loquendum.

20:5 There is one that holdeth his peace, that is found wise: and there is another that is hateful, that is bold in speech.

20:6 Est tacens non habens sensum loquelæ : et est tacens sciens tempus aptum.

20:6 There is one that holdeth his peace, because he knoweth not what to say: and there is another that holdeth his peace, knowing the proper time.

20:7 Homo sapiens tacebit usque ad tempus : lascivus autem et imprudens non servabunt tempus.

20:7 A wise man will hold his peace till he see opportunity: but a babbler, and a fool, will regard no time.

20:8 Qui multis utitur verbis lædet animam suam : et qui potestatem sibi sumit injuste, odietur.

20:8 He that useth many words shall hurt his own soul: and he that taketh authority to himself unjustly shall be hated.

20:9 Est processio in malis viro indisciplinato, et est inventio in detrimentum.

20:9 There is success in evil things to a man without discipline, and there is a finding that turneth to loss.

20:10 Est datum quod non est utile, et est datum cujus retributio duplex.

20:10 There is a gift that is not profitable: and there is a gift, the recompense of which is double.

20:11 Est propter gloriam minoratio, et est qui ab humilitate levabit caput.

20:11 There is an abasement because of glory: and there is one that shall lift up his head from a low estate.

20:12 Est qui multa redimat modico pretio, et restituens ea in septuplum.

20:12 There is that buyeth much for a small price, and restoreth the same sevenfold.

20:13 Sapiens in verbis seipsum amabilem facit : gratiæ autem fatuorum effundentur.

20:13 A man wise in words shall make himself beloved: but the graces of fools shall be poured out.

20:14 Datus insipientis non erit utilis tibi : oculi enim illius septemplices sunt.

20:14 The gift of the fool shall do thee no good: for his eyes are sevenfold.

20:15 Exigua dabit, et multa improperabit : et apertio oris illius inflammatio est.

20:15 He will give a few things, and upbraid much: and the opening of his mouth is the kindling of a fire.

20:16 Hodie fœneratur quis, et cras expetit : odibilis est homo hujusmodi.

20:16 To day a man lendeth, and to morrow he asketh it again: such a man as this is hateful.

20:17 Fatuo non erit amicus, et non erit gratia bonis illius :

20:17 A fool shall have no friend, and there shall be no thanks for his good deeds.

20:18 qui enim edunt panem illius, falsæ linguæ sunt. Quoties et quanti irridebunt eum !

20:18 For they that eat his bread, are of a false tongue. How often, and how many will laugh him to scorn!

20:19 neque enim quod habendum erat directo sensu distribuit ; similiter et quod non erat habendum.

20:19 For he doth not distribute with right understanding that which was to be had: in like manner also that which was not to be had.

20:20 Lapsus falsæ linguæ quasi qui in pavimento cadens : sic casus malorum festinanter veniet.

20:20 The slipping of a false tongue is as one that falleth on the pavement: so the fall of the wicked shall come speedily.

20:21 Homo acharis quasi fabula vana, in ore indisciplinatorum assidua erit.

20:21 A man without grace is as a vain fable, it shall be continually in the mouth of the unwise.

20:22 Ex ore fatui reprobabitur parabola : non enim dicit illam in tempore suo.

20:22 A parable coming out of a fool's mouth shall be rejected: for he doth not speak it in due season.

20:23 Est qui vetatur peccare præ inopia, et in requie sua stimulabitur.

20:23 There is that is hindered from sinning through want, and in his rest he shall be pricked.

20:24 Est qui perdet animam suam præ confusione, et ab imprudenti persona perdet eam : personæ autem acceptione perdet se.

20:24 There is that will destroy his own soul through shamefacedness, and by occasion of an unwise person he will destroy it: and by respect of person he will destroy himself.

20:25 Est qui præ confusione promittit amico, et lucratus est eum inimicum gratis.

20:25 There is that for bashfulness promiseth to his friend, and maketh him his enemy for nothing.

20:26 Opprobrium nequam in homine mendacium : et in ore indisciplinatorum assidue erit.

20:26 A lie is a foul blot in a man, and yet it will be continually in the mouth of men without discipline.

20:27 Potior fur quam assiduitas viri mendacis : perditionem autem ambo hæreditabunt.

20:27 A thief is better than a man that is always lying: but both of them shall inherit destruction.

20:28 Mores hominum mendacium sine honore, et confusio illorum cum ipsis sine intermissione.

20:28 The manners of lying men are without honour: and their confusion is with them without ceasing.

20:29 Sapiens in verbis producet seipsum, et homo prudens placebit magnatis.

20:29 A wise man shall advance himself with his words, and a prudent man shall please the great ones.

20:30 Qui operatur terram suam inaltabit acervum frugum, et qui operatur justitiam, ipse exaltabitur : qui vero placet magnatis effugiet iniquitatem.

20:30 He that tilleth his land shall make a high heap of corn: and he that worketh justice shall be exalted: and he that pleaseth great men shall escape iniquity.

20:31 Xenia et dona excæcant oculos judicum, et quasi mutus, in ore avertit correptiones eorum.

20:31 Presents and gifts blind the eyes of judges, and make them dumb in the mouth, so that they cannot correct.

20:32 Sapientia absconsa, et thesaurus invisus, quæ utilitas in utrisque ?

20:32 O Wisdom that is hid, and treasure that is not seen: what profit is there in them both?

20:33 Melior est qui celat insipientiam suam, quam homo qui abscondit sapientiam suam.

20:33 Better is he that hideth his folly, than the man that hideth his wisdom.

Chapter 21

21:1 Fili, peccasti, non adjicias iterum : sed et de pristinis deprecare, ut tibi dimittantur.

21:1 My son, hast thou sinned? do so no more: but for thy former sins also pray that they may be forgiven thee.

21:2 Quasi a facie colubri fuge peccata : et si accesseris ad illa, suscipient te.

21:2 Flee from sins as from the face of a serpent: for if thou comest near them, they will take hold of thee.

21:3 Dentes leonis dentes ejus, interficientes animas hominum.

21:3 The teeth thereof are the teeth of a lion, killing the souls of men.

21:4 Quasi rhomphæa bis acuta omnis iniquitas : plagæ illius non est sanitas.

21:4 All iniquity is like a two-edged sword, there is no remedy for the wound thereof.

21:5 Objurgatio et injuriæ annullabunt substantiam, et domus quæ nimis locuples est annullabitur superbia : sic substantia superbi eradicabitur.

21:5 Injuries and wrongs will waste riches: and the house that is very rich shall be brought to nothing by pride: so the substance of the proud shall be rooted out.

21:6 Deprecatio pauperis ex ore usque ad aures ejus perveniet, et judicium festinato adveniet illi.

21:6 The prayer out of the mouth of the poor shall reach the ears of God, and judgment shall come for him speedily.

21:7 Qui odit correptionem vestigium est peccatoris, et qui timet Deum convertetur ad cor suum.

21:7 He that hateth to be reproved walketh in the trace of a sinner: and he that feareth God will turn to his own heart.

21:8 Notus a longe potens lingua audaci, et sensatus scit labi se ab ipso.

21:8 He that is mighty by a bold tongue is known afar off, but a wise man knoweth to slip by him.

21:9 Qui ædificat domum suam impendiis alienis, quasi qui colligit lapides suos in hieme.

21:9 He that buildeth his house at other men's charges, is as he that gathereth himself stones to build in the winter.

21:10 Stupa collecta synagoga peccantium, et consummatio illorum flamma ignis.

21:10 The congregation of sinners is like tow heaped together, and the end of them is a flame of fire.

21:11 Via peccatorum complanata lapidibus : et in fine illorum inferi, et tenebræ, et pœnæ.

21:11 The way of sinners is made plain with stones, and in their end is hell, and darkness, and pains.

21:12 Qui custodit justitiam, continebit sensum ejus.

21:12 He that keepeth justice shall get the understanding thereof.

21:13 Consummatio timoris Dei, sapientia et sensus.

21:13 The perfection of the fear of God is wisdom and understanding.

21:14 Non erudietur qui non est sapiens in bono.

21:14 He that is not wise in good, will not be taught.

21:15 Est autem sapientia quæ abundat in malo, et non est sensus ubi est amaritudo.

21:15 But there is a wisdom that aboundeth in evil: and there is no understanding where there is bitterness.

21:16 Scientia sapientis tamquam inundatio abundabit, et consilium illius sicut fons vitæ permanet.

21:16 The knowledge of a wise man shall abound like a flood, and his counsel continueth like a fountain of life.

21:17 Cor fatui quasi vas confractum, et omnem sapientiam non tenebit.

21:17 The heart of a fool is like a broken vessel, and no wisdom at all shall it hold.

21:18 Verbum sapiens quodcumque audierit scius, laudabit, et ad se adjiciet : audivit luxuriosus, et displicebit illi, et projiciet illud post dorsum suum.

21:18 A man of sense will praise every wise word he shall hear, and will apply it to himself: the luxurious man hath heard it, and it shall displease him, and he will cast it behind his back.

21:19 Narratio fatui quasi sarcina in via : nam in labiis sensati invenietur gratia.

21:19 The talking of a fool is like a burden in the way: but in the lips of the wise, grace shall be found.

21:20 Os prudentis quæritur in ecclesia, et verba illius cogitabunt in cordibus suis.

21:20 The mouth of the prudent is sought after in the church, and they will think upon his words in their hearts.

21:21 Tamquam domus exterminata, sic fatuo sapientia : et scientia insensati inenarrabilia verba.

21:21 As a house that is destroyed, so is wisdom to a fool: and the knowledge of the unwise is as words without sense.

21:22 Compedes in pedibus, stulto doctrina : et quasi vincula manuum super manum dextram.

21:22 Doctrine to a fool is as fetters on the feet, and like manacles on the right hand.

21:23 Fatuus in risu exaltat vocem suam : vir autem sapiens vix tacite ridebit.

21:23 A fool lifteth up his voice in laughter: but a wise man will scarce laugh low to himself.

21:24 Ornamentum aureum prudenti doctrina, et quasi brachiale in brachio dextro.

21:24 Learning to the prudent is as an ornament of gold, and like a bracelet upon his right arm.

21:25 Pes fatui facilis in domum proximi : et homo peritus confundetur a persona potentis.

21:25 The foot of a fool is soon in his neighbour's house: but a man of experience will be abashed at the person of the mighty.

21:26 Stultus a fenestra respiciet in domum : vir autem eruditus foris stabit.

21:26 A fool will peep through the window into the house: but he that is well taught will stand without.

21:27 Stultitia hominis auscultare per ostium : et prudens gravabitur contumelia.

21:27 It is the folly of a man to hearken at the door: and a wise man will be grieved with the disgrace.

21:28 Labia imprudentium stulta narrabunt ; verba autem prudentium statera ponderabuntur.

21:28 The lips of the unwise will be telling foolish things: but the words of the wise shall be weighed in a balance.

21:29 In ore fatuorum cor illorum, et in corde sapientium os illorum.

21:29 The heart of fools is in their mouth: and the mouth of wise men is in their heart.

21:30 Dum maledicit impius diabolum, maledicit ipse animam suam.

21:30 While the ungodly curseth the devil, he curseth his own soul.

21:31 Susurro coinquinabit animam suam, et in omnibus odietur, et qui cum eo manserit odiosus erit : tacitus et sensatus honorabitur.

21:31 The talebearer shall defile his own soul, and shall be hated by all: and he that shall abide with him shall be hateful: the silent and wise man shall be honoured.

Chapter 22

22:1 In lapide luteo lapidatus est piger : et omnes loquentur super aspernationem illius.

22:1 The sluggard is pelted with a dirty stone, and all men will speak of his disgrace.

22:2 De stercore boum lapidatus est piger : et omnis qui tetigerit eum excutiet manus.

22:2 The sluggard is pelted with the dung of oxen: and every one that toucheth him will shake his hands.

22:3 Confusio patris est de filio indisciplinato : filia autem in deminoratione fiet.

22:3 A son ill taught is the confusion of the father: and a foolish daughter shall be to his loss.

22:4 Filia prudens hæreditas viro suo : nam quæ confundit, in contumeliam fit genitoris.

22:4 A wise daughter shall bring an inheritance to her husband: but she that confoundeth, becometh a disgrace to her father.

22:5 Patrem et virum confundit audax, et ab impiis non minorabitur : ab utrisque autem inhonorabitur.

22:5 She that is bold shameth both her father and husband, and will not be inferior to the ungodly: and shall be disgraced by them both.

22:6 Musica in luctu importuna narratio : flagella et doctrina in omni tempore sapientia.

22:6 A tale out of time is like music in mourning: but the stripes and instruction of wisdom are never out of time.

22:7 Qui docet fatuum, quasi qui conglutinat testam.

22:7 He that teacheth a fool, is like one that glueth a potsherd together.

22:8 Qui narrat verbum non audienti, quasi qui excitat dormientem de gravi somno.

22:8 He that telleth a word to him that heareth not, is like one that waketh a man out of a deep sleep.

22:9 Cum dormiente loquitur qui enarrat stulto sapientiam : et in fine narrationis dicit : Quis est hic ?

22:9 He speaketh with one that is asleep, who uttereth wisdom to a fool: and in the end of the discourse he saith: Who is this?

22:10 Supra mortuum plora, defecit enim lux ejus : et supra fatuum plora, defecit enim sensus.

22:10 Weep for the dead, for his light hath failed: and weep for the fool, for his understanding faileth.

22:11 Modicum plora super mortuum, quoniam requievit :

22:11 Weep but a little for the dead, for he is at rest.

22:12 nequissimi enim nequissima vita super mortem fatui.

22:12 For the wicked life of a wicked fool is worse than death.

22:13 Luctus mortui septem dies : fatui autem et impii omnes dies vitæ illorum.

22:13 The mourning for the dead is seven days: but for a fool and an ungodly man all the days of their life.

22:14 Cum stulto ne multum loquaris, et cum insensato ne abieris.

22:14 Talk not much with a fool and go not with him that hath no sense.

22:15 Serva te ab illo, ut non molestiam habeas, et non coinquinaberis peccato illius.

22:15 Keep thyself from him, that thou mayst not have trouble, and thou shalt not be defiled with his sin.

22:16 Deflecte ab illo, et invenies requiem, et non acediaberis in stultitia illius.

22:16 Turn away from him, and thou shalt find rest, and shalt not be wearied out with his folly.

22:17 Super plumbum quid gravabitur ? et quod illi aliud nomen quam fatuus ?

22:17 What is heavier than lead? and what other name hath he but fool?

22:18 Arenam, et salem, et massam ferri facilius est ferre quam hominem imprudentem, et fatuum, et impium.

22:18 Sand and salt, and a mass of iron is easier to bear, than a man without sense, that is both foolish and wicked.

22:19 Loramentum ligneum colligatum in fundamento ædificii non dissolvetur, sic et cor confirmatum in cogitatione consilii.

22:19 A frame of wood bound together in the foundation of a building, shall not be loosed: so neither shall the heart that is established by advised counsel.

22:20 Cogitatus sensati in omni tempore metu non depravabitur.

22:20 The thought of him that is wise at all times, shall not be depraved by fear.

22:21 Sicut pali in excelsis, et cæmenta sine impensa posita, contra faciem venti non permanebunt :

22:21 As pales set in high places, and plasterings made without cost, will not stand against the face of the wind:

22:22 sic et cor timidum in cogitatione stulti contra impetum timoris non resistet.

22:22 So also a fearful heart in the imagination of a fool shall not resist against the violence of fear.

22:23 Sicut cor trepidum in cogitatione fatui omni tempore non metuet, sic et qui in præceptis Dei permanet semper.

22:23 As a fearful heart in the thought of a fool at all times will not fear, so neither shall he that continueth always in the commandments of God.

22:24 Pungens oculum deducit lacrimas, et qui pungit cor profert sensum.

22:24 He that pricketh the eye, bringeth out tears: and he that pricketh the heart, bringeth forth resentment.

22:25 Mittens lapidem in volatilia, dejiciet illa : sic et qui conviciatur amico, dissolvit amicitiam.

22:25 He that flingeth a stone at birds, shall drive them away: so he that upbraideth his friend, breaketh friendship.

22:26 Ad amicum etsi produxeris gladium, non desperes : est enim regressus. Ad amicum

22:26 Although thou hast drawn a sword at a friend, despair not: for there may be a returning. To a friend,

22:27 si aperueris os triste, non timeas : est enim concordatio : excepto convitio, et improperio, et superbia, et mysterii revelatione, et plaga dolosa : in his omnibus effugiet amicus.

22:27 If thou hast opened a sad mouth, fear not, for there may be a reconciliation: except upbraiding, and reproach, and pride, and disclosing of secrets, or a treacherous wound: for in all these cases a friend will flee away.

22:28 Fidem posside cum amico in paupertate illius, ut et in bonis illius læteris.

22:28 Keep fidelity with a friend in his poverty, that in his prosperity also thou mayst rejoice.

22:29 In tempore tribulationis illius permane illi fidelis, ut et in hæreditate illius cohæres sis.

22:29 In the time of his trouble continue faithful to him, that thou mayst also be heir with him in his inheritance.

22:30 Ante ignem camini vapor et fumus ignis inaltatur : sic et ante sanguinem maledicta, et contumeliæ, et minæ.

22:30 As the vapour of a chimney, and the smoke of the fire goeth up before the fire: so also injurious words, and reproaches, and threats, before blood.

22:31 Amicum salutare non confundar, a facie illius non me abscondam : et si mala mihi evenerint per illum, sustinebo.

22:31 I will not be ashamed to salute a friend, neither will I hide myself from his face: and if any evil happen to me by him, I will bear it.

22:32 Omnis qui audiet cavebit se ab eo.

22:32 But every one that shall hear it, will beware of him.

22:33 Quis dabit ori meo custodiam, et super labia mea signaculum certum, ut non cadam ab ipsis, et lingua mea perdat me ?

22:33 Who will set a guard before my mouth, and a sure seal upon my lips, that I fall not by them, and that my tongue destroy me not?

Chapter 23

23:1 Domine, pater et dominator vitæ meæ, ne derelinquas me in consilio eorum, nec sinas me cadere in illis.

23:1 O Lord, father, and sovereign ruler of my life, leave me not to their counsel: nor suffer me to fall by them.

23:2 Quis superponet in cogitatu meo flagella, et in corde meo doctrinam sapientiæ, ut ignorationibus eorum non parcant mihi, et non appareant delicta eorum,

23:2 Who will set scourges over my thoughts, and the discipline of wisdom over my heart, that they spare me not in their ignorances, and that their sins may not appear:

23:3 et ne adincrescant ignorantiæ meæ, et multiplicentur delicta mea, et peccata mea abundent, et incidam in conspectu adversariorum meorum, et gaudeat super me inimicus meus ?

23:3 Lest my ignorances increase, and my offences be multiplied, and my sins abound, and I fall before my adversaries, and my enemy rejoice over me?

23:4 Domine, pater et Deus vitæ meæ, ne derelinquas me in cogitatu illorum.

23:4 O Lord, father, and God of my life, leave me not to their devices.

23:5 Extollentiam oculorum meorum ne dederis mihi, et omne desiderium averte a me.

23:5 Give me not haughtiness of my eyes, and turn away from me all coveting.

23:6 Aufer a me ventris concupiscentias, et concubitus concupiscentiæ ne apprehendant me, et animæ irreverenti et infrunitæ ne tradas me.

23:6 Take from me the greediness of the belly, and let not the lusts of the flesh take hold of me, and give me not over to a shameless and foolish mind.

23:7 Doctrinam oris audite, filii : et qui custodierit illam non periet labiis, nec scandalizabitur in operibus nequissimis.

23:7 Hear, O ye children, the discipline of the mouth, and he that will keep it shall not perish by his lips, nor be brought to fall into most wicked works.

23:8 In vanitate sua apprehenditur peccator : et superbus et maledicus scandalizabitur in illis.

23:8 A sinner is caught in his own vanity, and the proud and the evil speakers shall fall thereby.

23:9 Jurationi non assuescat os tuum : multi enim casus in illa.

23:9 Let not thy mouth be accustomed to swearing: for in it there are many falls.

23:10 Nominatio vero Dei non sit assidua in ore tuo, et nominibus sanctorum non admiscearis, quoniam non erit immunis ab eis.

23:10 And let not the naming of God be usual in thy mouth, and meddle not with the names of saints, for thou shalt not escape free from them.

23:11 Sicut enim servus interrogatus assidue a livore non minuitur, sic omnis jurans et nominans in toto a peccato non purgabitur.

23:11 For as a slave daily put to the question, is never without a blue mark: so every one that sweareth, and nameth, shall not be wholly pure from sin.

23:12 Vir multum jurans implebitur iniquitate, et non discedet a domo illius plaga.

23:12 A man that sweareth much, shall be filled with iniquity, and a scourge shall not depart from his house.

23:13 Et si frustraverit, delictum illius super ipsum erit : et si dissimulaverit, delinquit dupliciter :

23:13 And if he make it void, his sin shall be upon him, and if he dissemble it, he offendeth double:

23:14 et si in vacuum juraverit, non justificabitur : replebitur enim retributione domus illius.

23:14 And if he swear in vain, he shall not be justified: for his house shall be filled with his punishment.

23:15 Est et alia loquela contraria morti : non inveniatur in hæreditate Jacob.

23:15 There is also another speech opposite to death, let it not be found in the inheritance of Jacob.

23:16 Etenim a misericordibus omnia hæc auferentur, et in delictis non volutabuntur.

23:16 For from the merciful all these things shall be taken away, and they shall not wallow in sins.

23:17 Indisciplinatæ loquelæ non assuescat os tuum : est enim in illa verbum peccati.

23:17 Let not thy mouth be accustomed to indiscreet speech: for therein is the word of sin.

23:18 Memento patris et matris tuæ : in medio enim magnatorum consistis :

23:18 Remember thy father and thy mother, for thou sittest in the midst of great men:

23:19 ne forte obliviscatur te Deus in conspectu illorum, et assiduitate tua infatuatus, improperium patiaris, et maluisses non nasci, et diem nativitatis tuæ maledicas.

23:19 Lest God forget thee in their sight, and thou, by thy daily custom be infatuated and suffer reproach: and wish that thou hadst not been born, and curse the day of thy nativity.

23:20 Homo assuetus in verbis improperii in omnibus diebus suis non erudietur.

23:20 The man that is accustomed to opprobrious words, will never be corrected all the days of his life.

23:21 Duo genera abundant in peccatis, et tertium adducit iram et perditionem.

23:21 Two sorts of men multiply sins, and the third bringeth wrath and destruction.

23:22 Anima calida quasi ignis ardens, non extinguetur donec aliquid glutiat :

23:22 A hot soul is a burning fire, it will never be quenched, till it devour some thing.

23:23 et homo nequam in ore carnis suæ non desinet donec incendat ignem.

23:23 And a man that is wicked in the mouth of his flesh, will not leave off till he hath kindled a fire.

23:24 Homini fornicario omnis panis dulcis : non fatigabitur transgrediens usque ad finem.

23:24 To a man that is a fornicator all bread is sweet, he will not be weary of sinning unto the end.

23:25 Omnis homo qui transgreditur lectum suum, contemnens in animam suam, et dicens : Quis me videt ?

23:25 Every man that passeth beyond his own bed, despising his own soul, and saying: Who seeth me?

23:26 Tenebræ circumdant me, et parietes cooperiunt me, et nemo circumspicit me : quem vereor ? delictorum meorum non memorabitur Altissimus.

23:26 Darkness compasseth me about, and the walls cover me, and no man seeth me: whom do I fear? the most High will not remember my sins.

23:27 Et non intelligit quoniam omnia videt oculus illius, quoniam expellit a se timorem Dei hujusmodi hominis timor, et oculi hominum timentes illum :

23:27 And he understandeth not that his eye seeth all things, for such a man's fear driveth him from the fear of God, and the eyes of men fearing him:

23:28 et non cognovit quoniam oculi Domini multo plus lucidiores sunt super solem, circumspicientes omnes vias hominum, et profundum abyssi, et hominum corda, intuentes in absconditas partes.

23:28 And he knoweth not that the eyes of the Lord are far brighter than the sun, beholding round about all the ways of men, and the bottom of the deep, and looking into the hearts of men, into the most hidden parts.

23:29 Domino enim Deo antequam crearentur omnia sunt agnita : sic et post perfectum respicit omnia.

23:29 For all things were known to the Lord God, before they were created: so also after they were perfected he beholdeth all things.

23:30 Hic in plateis civitatis vindicabitur, et quasi pullus equinus fugabitur, et ubi non speravit apprehendetur.

23:30 This man shall be punished in the streets of the city, and he shall be chased as a colt: and where he suspected not, he shall be taken.

23:31 Et erit dedecus omnibus, eo quod non intellexerit timorem Domini.

23:31 And he shall be in disgrace with all men, because he understood not the fear of the Lord.

23:32 Sic et mulier omnis relinquens virum suum, et statuens hæreditatem ex alieno matrimonio :

23:32 So every woman also that leaveth her husband, and bringeth in an heir by another:

23:33 primo enim in lege Altissimi incredibilis fuit : secundo in virum suum deliquit : tertio in adulterio fornicata est, et ex alio viro filios statuit sibi.

23:33 For first she hath been unfaithful to the law of the most High: and secondly, she hath offended against her husband: thirdly, she hath fornicated in adultery, and hath gotten her children of another man.

23:34 Hæc in ecclesiam adducetur, et in filios ejus respicietur :

23:34 This woman shall be brought into the assembly, and inquisition shall be made of her children.

23:35 non tradent filii ejus radices, et rami ejus non dabunt fructum :

23:35 Her children shall not take root, and her branches shall bring forth no fruit.

23:36 derelinquet in maledictum memoriam ejus, et dedecus illius non delebitur.

23:36 She shall leave her memory to be cursed, and her infamy shall not be blotted out.

23:37 Et agnoscent qui derelicti sunt, quoniam nihil melius est quam timor Dei, et nihil dulcius quam respicere in mandatis Domini.

23:37 And they that remain shall know, that there is nothing better than the fear of God: and that there is nothing sweeter than to have regard to the commandments of the Lord.

23:38 Gloria magna est sequi Dominum : longitudo enim dierum assumetur ab eo.

23:38 It is great glory to follow the Lord: for length of days shall be received from him.

Chapter 24

24:1 Sapientia laudabit animam suam, et in Deo honorabitur, et in medio populi sui gloriabitur,

24:1 Wisdom shall praise her own self, and shall be honoured in God, and shall glory in the midst of her people,

24:2 et in ecclesiis Altissimi aperiet os suum, et in conspectu virtutis illius gloriabitur,

24:2 And shall open her mouth in the churches of the most High, and shall glorify herself in the sight of his power,

24:3 et in medio populi sui exaltabitur, et in plenitudine sancta admirabitur,

24:3 And in the midst of her own people she shall be exalted, and shall be admired in the holy assembly.

24:4 et in multitudine electorum habebit laudem, et inter benedictos benedicetur, dicens :

24:4 And in the multitude of the elect she shall have praise, and among the blessed she shall be blessed, saying:

24:5 Ego ex ore Altissimi prodivi, primogenita ante omnem creaturam.

24:5 I came out of the mouth of the most High, the firstborn before all creatures:

24:6 Ego feci in cælis ut oriretur lumen indeficiens, et sicut nebula texi omnem terram.

24:6 I made that in the heavens there should rise light that never faileth, and as a cloud I covered all the earth:

24:7 Ego in altissimis habitavi, et thronus meus in columna nubis.

24:7 I dwelt in the highest places, and my throne is in a pillar of a cloud.

24:8 Gyrum cæli circuivi sola, et profundum abyssi penetravi : in fluctibus maris ambulavi.

24:8 I alone have compassed the circuit of heaven, and have penetrated into the bottom of the deep, and have walked in the waves of the sea,

24:9 Et in omni terra steti : et in omni populo,

24:9 And have stood in all the earth: and in every people,

24:10 et in omni gente primatum habui :

24:10 And in every nation I have had the chief rule:

24:11 et omnium excellentium et humilium corda virtute calcavi. Et in his omnibus requiem quæsivi, et in hæreditate Domini morabor.

24:11 And by my power I have trodden under my feet the hearts of all the high and low: and in all these I sought rest, and I shall abide in the inheritance of the Lord.

24:12 Tunc præcepit, et dixit mihi Creator omnium : et qui creavit me, requievit in tabernaculo meo.

24:12 Then the creator of all things commanded, and said to me: and he that made me, rested in my tabernacle,

24:13 Et dixit mihi : In Jacob inhabita, et in Israël hæreditare, et in electis meis mitte radices.

24:13 And he said to me: Let thy dwelling be in Jacob, and thy inheritance in Israel, and take root in my elect.

24:14 Ab initio et ante sæcula creata sum, et usque ad futurum sæculum non desinam : et in habitatione sancta coram ipso ministravi.

24:14 From the beginning, and before the world, was I created, and unto the world to come I shall not cease to be, and in the holy dwelling place I have ministered before him.

24:15 Et sic in Sion firmata sum, et in civitate sanctificata similiter requievi, et in Jerusalem potestas mea.

24:15 And so was I established in Sion, and in the holy city likewise I rested, and my power was in Jerusalem.

24:16 Et radicavi in populo honorificato, et in parte Dei mei hæreditas illius, et in plenitudine sanctorum detentio mea.

24:16 And I took root in an honourable people, and in the portion of my God his inheritance, and my abode is in the full assembly of saints.

24:17 Quasi cedrus exaltata sum in Libano, et quasi cypressus in monte Sion :

24:17 I was exalted like a cedar in Libanus, and as a cypress tree on mount Sion.

24:18 quasi palma exaltata sum in Cades, et quasi plantatio rosæ in Jericho :

24:18 I was exalted like a palm tree in Cades, and as a rose plant in Jericho:

24:19 quasi oliva speciosa in campis, et quasi platanus exaltata sum juxta aquam in plateis.

24:19 As a fair olive tree in the plains, and as a plane tree by the water in the streets, was I exalted.

24:20 Sicut cinnamomum et balsamum aromatizans odorem dedi ; quasi myrrha electa dedi suavitatem odoris :

24:20 I gave a sweet smell like cinnamon, and aromatical balm: I yielded a sweet odour like the best myrrh:

24:21 et quasi storax, et galbanus, et ungula, et gutta, et quasi Libanus non incisus vaporavi habitationem meam, et quasi balsamum non mistum odor meus.

24:21 And I perfumed my dwelling as storax, and galbanum, and onyx, and aloes, and as the frankincense not cut, and my odour is as the purest balm.

24:22 Ego quasi terebinthus extendi ramos meos, et rami mei honoris et gratiæ.

24:22 I have stretched out my branches as the turpentine tree, and my branches are of honour and grace.

24:23 Ego quasi vitis fructificavi suavitatem odoris : et flores mei fructus honoris et honestatis.

24:23 As the vine I have brought forth a pleasant odour: and my flowers are the fruit of honour and riches.

24:24 Ego mater pulchræ dilectionis, et timoris, et agnitionis, et sanctæ spei.

24:24 I am the mother of fair love, and of fear, and of knowledge, and of holy hope.

24:25 In me gratia omnis viæ et veritatis : in me omnis spes vitæ et virtutis.

24:25 In me is all grace of the way and of the truth, in me is all hope of life and of virtue.

24:26 Transite ad me, omnes qui concupiscitis me, et a generationibus meis implemini :

24:26 Come over to me, all ye that desire me, and be filled with my fruits.

24:27 spiritus enim meus super mel dulcis, et hæreditas mea super mel et favum.

24:27 For my spirit is sweet above honey, and my inheritance above honey and the honeycomb.

24:28 Memoria mea in generationes sæculorum.

24:28 My memory is unto everlasting generations.

24:29 Qui edunt me, adhuc esurient, et qui bibunt me, adhuc sitient.

24:29 They that eat me, shall yet hunger: and they that drink me, shall yet thirst.

24:30 Qui audit me non confundetur, et qui operantur in me non peccabunt :

24:30 He that hearkeneth to me, shall not be confounded: and they that work by me, shall not sin.

24:31 qui elucidant me, vitam æternam habebunt.

24:31 They that explain me shall have life everlasting.

24:32 Hæc omnia liber vitæ, et testamentum Altissimi, et agnitio veritatis.

24:32 All these things are the book of life, and the covenant of the most High, and the knowledge of truth.

24:33 Legem mandavit Moyses in præceptis justitiarum, et hæreditatem domui Jacob, et Israël promissiones.

24:33 Moses commanded a law in the precepts of justices, and an inheritance to the house of Jacob, and the promises to Israel.

24:34 Posuit David, puero suo, excitare regem ex ipso fortissimum, et in throno honoris sedentem in sempiternum.

24:34 He appointed to David his servant to raise up of him a most mighty king, and sitting on the throne of glory for ever.

24:35 Qui implet quasi Phison sapientiam, et sicut Tigris in diebus novorum :

24:35 Who filleth up wisdom as the Phison, and as the Tigris in the days of the new fruits.

24:36 qui adimplet quasi Euphrates sensum, qui multiplicat quasi Jordanis in tempore messis :

24:36 Who maketh understanding to abound as the Euphrates, who multiplieth it as the Jordan in the time of harvest.

24:37 qui mittit disciplinam sicut lucem, et assistens quasi Gehon in die vindemiæ.

24:37 Who sendeth knowledge as the light, and riseth up as Gehon in the time of the vintage.

24:38 Qui perficit primus scire ipsam, et infirmior non investigabit eam.

24:38 Who first hath perfect knowledge of her, and a weaker shall not search her out.

24:39 A mari enim abundavit cogitatio ejus, et consilium illius ab abysso magna.

24:39 For her thoughts are more vast than the sea, and her counsels more deep than the great ocean.

24:40 Ego sapientia effudi flumina :

24:40 I, wisdom, have poured out rivers.

24:41 ego quasi trames aquæ immensæ de fluvio : ego quasi fluvii dioryx, et sicut aquæductus exivi de paradiso.

24:41 I, like a brook out of a river of a mighty water; I, like a channel of a river, and like an aqueduct, came out of paradise.

24:42 Dixi : Rigabo hortum meum plantationum, et inebriabo prati mei fructum.

24:42 I said: I will water my garden of plants, and I will water abundantly the fruits of my meadow.

24:43 Et ecce factus est mihi trames abundans, et fluvius meus appropinquavit ad mare :

24:43 And behold my brook became a great river, and my river came near to a sea:

24:44 quoniam doctrinam quasi antelucanum illumino omnibus, et enarrabo illam usque ad longinquum.

24:44 For I make doctrine to shine forth to all as the morning light, and I will declare it afar off.

24:45 Penetrabo omnes inferiores partes terræ, et inspiciam omnes dormientes, et illuminabo omnes sperantes in Domino.

24:45 I will penetrate to all the lower parts of the earth, and will behold all that sleep, and will enlighten all that hope in the Lord.

24:46 Adhuc doctrinam quasi prophetiam effundam, et relinquam illam quærentibus sapientiam, et non desinam in progenies illorum usque in ævum sanctum.

24:46 I will yet pour out doctrine as prophecy, and will leave it to them that seek wisdom, and will not cease to instruct their offspring even to the holy age.

24:47 Videte quoniam non soli mihi laboravi, sed omnibus exquirentibus veritatem.

24:47 See ye that I have not laboured myself only, but for all that seek out the truth.

Chapter 25

25:1 In tribus placitum est spiritui meo, quæ sunt probata coram Deo et hominibus :

25:1 With three things my spirit is pleased, which are approved before God and men:

25:2 concordia fratrum, et amor proximorum, et vir et mulier bene sibi consentientes.

25:2 The concord of brethren, and the love of neighbours, and man and wife that agree well together.

25:3 Tres species odivit anima mea, et aggravor valde animæ illorum :

25:3 Three sorts my soul hateth, and I am greatly grieved at their life:

25:4 pauperem superbum, divitem mendacem, senem fatuum et insensatum.

25:4 A poor man that is proud: a rich man that is a liar: an old man that is a fool, and doting.

25:5 Quæ in juventute tua non congregasti, quomodo in senectute tua invenies ?

25:5 The things that thou hast not gathered in thy youth, how shalt thou find them in thy old age?

25:6 Quam speciosum canitiei judicium, et presbyteris cognoscere consilium !

25:6 O how comely is judgment for a grey head, and for ancients to know counsel!

25:7 Quam speciosa veteranis sapientia, et gloriosus intellectus et consilium !

25:7 O how comely is wisdom for the aged, and understanding and counsel to men of honour!

25:8 Corona senum multa peritia, et gloria illorum timor Dei.

25:8 Much experience is the crown of old men, and the fear of God is their glory.

25:9 Novem insuspicabilia cordis magnificavi : et decimum dicam in lingua hominibus :

25:9 Nine things that are not to be imagined by the heart have I magnified, and the tenth I will utter to men with my tongue.

25:10 homo qui jucundatur in filiis, vivens et videns subversionem inimicorum suorum.

25:10 A man that hath joy of his children: and he that liveth and seeth the fall of his enemies.

25:11 Beatus qui habitat cum muliere sensata, et qui lingua sua non est lapsus, et qui non servivit indignis se.

25:11 Blessed is he that dwelleth with a wise woman, and that hath not slipped with his tongue, and that hath not served such as are unworthy of him.

25:12 Beatus qui invenit amicum verum, et qui enarrat justitiam auri audienti.

25:12 Blessed is he that findeth a true friend, and that declareth justice to an ear that heareth.

25:13 Quam magnus qui invenit sapientiam et scientiam ! sed non est super timentem Dominum.

25:13 How great is he that findeth wisdom and knowledge! but there is none above him that feareth the Lord.

25:14 Timor Dei super omnia se superposuit.

25:14 The fear of God hath set itself above all things:

25:15 Beatus homo cui donatum est habere timorem Dei : qui tenet illum, cui assimilabitur ?

25:15 Blessed is the man, to whom it is given to have the fear of God: he that holdeth it, to whom shall he be likened?

25:16 Timor Dei initium dilectionis ejus : fidei autem initium agglutinandum est ei.

25:16 The fear of God is the beginning of his love: and the beginning of faith is to be fast joined unto it.

25:17 Omnis plaga tristitia cordis est, et omnis malitia nequitia mulieris.

25:17 The sadness of the heart is every plague: and the wickedness of a woman is all evil.

25:18 Et omnem plagam, et non plagam videbit cordis :

25:18 And a man will choose any plague, but the plague of the heart:

25:19 et omnem nequitiam, et non nequitiam mulieris :

25:19 And any wickedness, but the wickedness of a woman:

25:20 et omnem obductum, et non obductum odientium :

25:20 And any affliction, but the affliction from them that hate him:

25:21 et omnem vindictam, et non vindictam inimicorum.

25:21 And any revenge, but the revenge of enemies.

25:22 Non est caput nequius super caput colubri,

25:22 There is no head worse than the head of a serpent:

25:23 et non est ira super iram mulieris. Commorari leoni et draconi placebit, quam habitare cum muliere nequam.

25:23 And there is no anger above the anger of a woman. It will be more agreeable to abide with a lion and a dragon, than to dwell with a wicked woman.

25:24 Nequitia mulieris immutat faciem ejus : et obcæcat vultum suum tamquam ursus, et quasi saccum ostendit. In medio proximorum ejus

25:24 The wickedness of a woman changeth her face: and she darkeneth her countenance as a bear: and sheweth it like sackcloth. In the midst of her neighbours,

25:25 ingemuit vir ejus, et audiens suspiravit modicum.

25:25 Her husband groaned, and hearing he sighed a little.

25:26 Brevis omnis malitia super malitiam mulieris : sors peccatorum cadat super illam.

25:26 All malice is short to the malice of a woman, let the lot of sinners fall upon her.

25:27 Sicut ascensus arenosus in pedibus veterani, sic mulier linguata homini quieto.

25:27 As the climbing of a sandy way is to the feet of the aged, so is a wife full of tongue to a quiet man.

25:28 Ne respicias in mulieris speciem, et non concupiscas mulierem in specie.

25:28 Look not upon a woman's beauty, and desire not a woman for beauty.

25:29 Mulieris ira, et irreverentia, et confusio magna.

25:29 A woman's anger, and impudence, and confusion is great.

25:30 Mulier si primatum habeat, contraria est viro suo.

25:30 A woman, if she have superiority, is contrary to her husband.

25:31 Cor humile, et facies tristis, et plaga cordis, mulier nequam.

25:31 A wicked woman abateth the courage, and maketh a heavy countenance, and a wounded heart.

25:32 Manus debiles et genua dissoluta, mulier quæ non beatificat virum suum.

25:32 Feeble hands, and disjointed knees, a woman that doth not make her husband happy.

25:33 A muliere initium factum est peccati, et per illam omnes morimur.

25:33 From the woman came the beginning of sin, and by her we all die.

25:34 Non des aquæ tuæ exitum, nec modicum : nec mulieri nequam veniam prodeundi.

25:34 Give no issue to thy water, no, not a little: nor to a wicked woman liberty to gad abroad.

25:35 Si non ambulaverit ad manum tuam, confundet te in conspectu inimicorum.

25:35 If she walk not at thy hand, she will confound thee in the sight of thy enemies.

25:36 A carnibus tuis abscinde illam, ne semper te abutatur.

25:36 Cut her off from thy flesh, lest she always abuse thee.

Chapter 26

26:1 Mulieris bonæ beatus vir : numerus enim annorum illius duplex.

26:1 Happy is the husband of a good wife: for the number of his years is double.

26:2 Mulier fortis oblectat virum suum, et annos vitæ illius in pace implebit.

26:2 A virtuous woman rejoiceth her husband, and shall fulfil the years of his life in peace.

26:3 Pars bona mulier bona, in parte timentium Deum dabitur viro pro factis bonis :

26:3 A good wife is a good portion, she shall be given in the portion of them that fear God, to a man for his good deeds.

26:4 divitis autem et pauperis cor bonum, in omni tempore vultus illorum hilaris.

26:4 Rich or poor, if his heart is good, his countenance shall be cheerful at all times.

26:5 A tribus timuit cor meum, et in quarto facies mea metuit :

26:5 Of three things my heart hath been afraid, and at the fourth my face hath trembled:

26:6 delaturam civitatis, et collectionem populi :

26:6 The accusation of a city, and the gathering together of the people:

26:7 calumniam mendacem super mortem omnia gravia :

26:7 And a false calumny, all are more grievous than death.

26:8 dolor cordis et luctus, mulier zelotypa.

26:8 A jealous woman is the grief and mourning of the heart.

26:9 In muliere zelotypa flagellum linguæ, omnibus communicans.

26:9 With a jealous woman is a scourge of the tongue which communicateth with all.

26:10 Sicut boum jugum quod movetur, ita et mulier nequam : qui tenet illam quasi qui apprehendit scorpionem.

26:10 As a yoke of oxen that is moved to and fro, so also is a wicked woman: he that hath hold of her, is as he that taketh hold of a scorpion.

26:11 Mulier ebriosa ira magna, et contumelia : et turpitudo illius non tegetur.

26:11 A drunken woman is a great wrath: and her reproach and shame shall not be hid.

26:12 Fornicatio mulieris in extollentia oculorum, et in palpebris illius agnoscetur.

26:12 The fornication of a woman shall be known by the haughtiness of her eyes and by her eyelids.

26:13 In filia non avertente se, firma custodiam, ne inventa occasione utatur se.

26:13 On a daughter that turneth not away herself, set a strict watch: lest finding an opportunity she abuse herself.

26:14 Ab omni irreverentia oculorum ejus cave, et ne mireris si te neglexerit.

26:14 Take heed of the impudence of her eyes, and wonder not if she slight thee.

26:15 Sicut viator sitiens ad fontem os aperiet, et ab omni aqua proxima bibet, et contra omnem palum sedebit, et contra omnem sagittam aperiet pharetram donec deficiat.

26:15 She will open her mouth as a thirsty traveller to the fountain, and will drink of every water near her, and will sit down by every hedge, and open her quiver against every arrow, until she fail.

26:16 Gratia mulieris sedulæ delectabit virum suum, et ossa illius impinguabit.

26:16 The grace of a diligent woman shall delight her husband, and shall fat his bones.

26:17 Disciplina illius datum Dei est.

26:17 Her discipline is the gift of God.

26:18 Mulier sensata et tacita, non est immutatio eruditæ animæ.

26:18 Such is a wise and silent woman, and there is nothing so much worth as a well instructed soul.

26:19 Gratia super gratiam mulier sancta et pudorata.

26:19 A holy and shamefaced woman is grace upon grace.

26:20 Omnis autem ponderatio non est digna continentis animæ.

26:20 And no price is worthy of a continent soul.

26:21 Sicut sol oriens mundo in altissimis Dei, sic mulieris bonæ species in ornamentum domus ejus.

26:21 As the sun when it riseth to the world in the high places of God, so is the beauty of a good wife for the ornament of her house.

26:22 Lucerna splendens super candelabrum sanctum, et species faciei super ætatem stabilem.

26:22 As the lamp shining upon the holy candlestick, so is the beauty of the face in a ripe age,

26:23 Columnæ aureæ super bases argenteas, et pedes firmi super plantas stabilis mulieris.

26:23 As golden pillars upon bases of silver, so are the firm feet upon the soles of a steady woman.

26:24 Fundamenta æterna supra petram solidam, et mandata Dei in corde mulieris sanctæ.

26:24 As everlasting foundations upon a solid rock, so the commandments of God in the heart of a holy woman.

26:25 In duobus contristatum est cor meum, et in tertio iracundia mihi advenit :

26:25 At two things my heart is grieved, and the third bringeth anger upon me.

26:26 vir bellator deficiens per inopiam ; et vir sensatus contemptus ;

26:26 A man of war fainting through poverty, and a man of sense despised:

26:27 et qui transgreditur a justitia ad peccatum : Deus paravit eum ad rhomphæam.

26:27 And he that passeth over from justice to sin, God hath prepared such an one for the sword.

26:28 Duæ species difficiles et periculosæ mihi apparuerunt : difficile exuitur negotians a negligentia, et non justificabitur caupo a peccatis labiorum.

26:28 Two sorts of callings have appeared to me hard and dangerous: a merchant is hardly free from negligence: and a huckster shall not be justified from the sins of the lips.

Chapter 27

27:1 Propter inopiam multi deliquerunt : et qui quærit locupletari avertit oculum suum.

27:1 Through poverty many have sinned: and he that seeketh to be enriched, turneth away his eye.

27:2 Sicut in medio compaginis lapidum palus figitur, sic et inter medium venditionis et emptionis angustiabitur peccatum :

27:2 As a stake sticketh fast in the midst of the joining of stones, so also in the midst of selling and buying, sin shall stick fast.

27:3 conteretur cum delinquente delictum.

27:3 Sin shall be destroyed with the sinner.

27:4 Si non in timore Domini tenueris te instanter, cito subvertetur domus tua.

27:4 Unless thou hold thyself diligently in the fear of the Lord, thy house shall quickly be overthrown.

27:5 Sicut in percussura cribri remanebit pulvis, sic aporia hominis in cogitatu illius.

27:5 As when one sifteth with a sieve, the dust will remain: so will the perplexity of a man in his thoughts.

27:6 Vasa figuli probat fornax, et homines justos tentatio tribulationis.

27:6 The furnace trieth the potter's vessels, and the trial of affliction just men.

27:7 Sicut rusticatio de ligno ostendit fructum illius, sic verbum ex cogitatu cordis hominis.

27:7 As the dressing of a tree sheweth the fruit thereof, so a word out of the thought of the heart of man.

27:8 Ante sermonem non laudes virum : hæc enim tentatio est hominum.

27:8 Praise not a man before he speaketh, for this is the trial of men.

27:9 Si sequaris justitiam, apprehendes illam, et indues quasi poderem honoris : et inhabitabis cum ea, et proteget te in sempiternum, et in die agnitionis invenies firmamentum.

27:9 If thou followest justice, thou shalt obtain her: and shalt put her on as a long robe of honour, and thou shalt dwell with her: and she shall protect thee for ever, and in the day of acknowledgment thou shalt find a strong foundation.

27:10 Volatilia ad sibi similia conveniunt : et veritas ad eos qui operantur illam revertetur.

27:10 Birds resort unto their like: so truth will return to them that practise her.

27:11 Leo venationi insidiatur semper : sic peccata operantibus iniquitates.

27:11 The lion always lieth in wait for prey: so do sins for them that work iniquities.

27:12 Homo sanctus in sapientia manet sicut sol : nam stultus sicut luna mutatur.

27:12 A holy man continueth in wisdom as the sun: but a fool is changed as the moon.

27:13 In medio insensatorum serva verbum tempori : in medio autem cogitantium assiduus esto.

27:13 In the midst of the unwise keep in the word till its time: but be continually among men that think.

27:14 Narratio peccantium odiosa, et risus illorum in deliciis peccati.

27:14 The discourse of sinners is hateful, and their laughter is at the pleasures of sin.

27:15 Loquela multum jurans horripilationem capiti statuet, et irreverentia ipsius obturatio aurium.

27:15 The speech that sweareth much shall make the hair of the head stand upright: and its irreverence shall make one stop his ears.

27:16 Effusio sanguinis in rixa superborum, et maledictio illorum auditus gravis.

27:16 In the quarrels of the road is the shedding of blood: and their cursing is a grievous hearing.

27:17 Qui denudat arcana amici fidem perdit, et non inveniet amicum ad animum suum.

27:17 He that discloseth the secret of a friend loseth his credit, and shall never find a friend to his mind.

27:18 Dilige proximum, et conjungere fide cum illo.

27:18 Love thy neighbour, and be joined to him with fidelity.

27:19 Quod si denudaveris absconsa illius, non persequeris post eum.

27:19 But if thou discover his secrets, follow no more after him.

27:20 Sicut enim homo qui perdit amicum suum, sic et qui perdit amicitiam proximi sui.

27:20 For as a man that destroyeth his friend, so is he that destroyeth the friendship of his neighbour.

27:21 Et sicut qui dimittit avem de manu sua, sic dereliquisti proximum tuum, et non eum capies.

27:21 And as one that letteth a bird go out of his hand, so hast thou let thy neighbour go, and thou shalt not get him again.

27:22 Non illum sequaris, quoniam longe abest : effugit enim quasi caprea de laqueo, quoniam vulnerata est anima ejus :

27:22 Follow after him no more, for he is gone afar off, he is fled, as a roe escaped out of the snare because his soul is wounded.

27:23 ultra eum non poteris colligare. Et maledicti est concordatio :

27:23 Thou canst no more bind him up. And of a curse there is reconciliation:

27:24 denudare autem amici mysteria, desperatio est animæ infelicis.

27:24 But to disclose the secrets of a friend, leaveth no hope to an unhappy soul.

27:25 Annuens oculo fabricat iniqua, et nemo eum abjiciet.

27:25 He that winketh with the eye forgeth wicked things, and no man will cast him off:

27:26 In conspectu oculorum tuorum condulcabit os suum, et super sermones tuos admirabitur : novissime autem pervertet os suum, et in verbis tuis dabit scandalum.

27:26 In the sight of thy eyes he will sweeten his mouth, and will admire thy words: but at the last he will writhe his mouth, and on thy words he will lay a stumblingblock.

27:27 Multa odivi, et non coæquavi ei, et Dominus odiet illum.

27:27 I have hated many things but not like him, and the Lord will hate him.

27:28 Qui in altum mittit lapidem, super caput ejus cadet : et plaga dolosa dolosi dividet vulnera.

27:28 If one cast a stone on high, it will fall upon his own head: and the deceitful stroke will wound the deceitful.

27:29 Et qui foveam fodit incidet in eam : et qui statuit lapidem proximo offendet in eo : et qui laqueum alii ponit, peribit in illo.

27:29 He that diggeth a pit, shall fall into it: and he that setteth a stone for his neighbour, shall stumble upon it: and he that layeth a snare for another, shall perish in it.

27:30 Facienti nequissimum consilium, super ipsum devolvetur, et non agnoscet unde adveniat illi.

27:30 A mischievous counsel shall be rolled back upon the author, and he shall not know from whence it cometh to him.

27:31 Illusio et improperium superborum, et vindicta sicut leo insidiabitur illi.

27:31 Mockery and reproach are of the proud, and vengeance as a lion shall lie in wait for him.

27:32 Laqueo peribunt qui oblectantur casu justorum, dolor autem consumet illos antequam moriantur.

27:32 They shall perish in a snare that are delighted with the fall of the just: and sorrow shall consume them before they die.

27:33 Ira et furor utraque execrabilia sunt, et vir peccator continens erit illorum.

27:33 Anger and fury are both of them abominable, and the sinful man shall be subject to them.

Chapter 28

28:1 Qui vindicari vult, a Domino inveniet vindictam, et peccata illius servans servabit.

28:1 He that seeketh to revenge himself, shall find vengeance from the Lord, and he will surely keep his sins in remembrance.

28:2 Relinque proximo tuo nocenti te, et tunc deprecanti tibi peccata solventur.

28:2 Forgive thy neighbour if he hath hurt thee: and then shall thy sins be forgiven to thee when thou prayest.

28:3 Homo homini reservat iram, et a Deo quærit medelam :

28:3 Man to man reserveth anger, and doth he seek remedy of God?

28:4 in hominem similem sibi non habet misericordiam, et de peccatis suis deprecatur.

28:4 He hath no mercy on a man like himself, and doth he entreat for his own sins?

28:5 Ipse cum caro sit reservat iram, et propitiationem petit a Deo : quis exorabit pro delictis illius ?

28:5 He that is but flesh, nourisheth anger, and doth he ask forgiveness of God? who shall obtain pardon for his sins?

28:6 Memento novissimorum, et desine inimicari :

28:6 Remember thy last things, and let enmity cease:

28:7 tabitudo enim et mors imminent in mandatis ejus.

28:7 For corruption and death hang over in his commandments.

28:8 Memorare timorem Dei, et non irascaris proximo.

28:8 Remember the fear of God, and be not angry with thy neighbour.

28:9 Memorare testamentum Altissimi, et despice ignorantiam proximi.

28:9 Remember the covenant of the most High, and overlook the ignorance of thy neighbour.

28:10 Abstine te a lite, et minues peccata.

28:10 Refrain from strife, and thou shalt diminish thy sins.

28:11 Homo enim iracundus incendit litem, et vir peccator turbabit amicos, et in medio pacem habentium immittet inimicitiam.

28:11 For a passionate man kindleth strife, and a sinful man will trouble his friends, and bring in debate in the midst of them that are at peace.

28:12 Secundum enim ligna silvæ sic ignis exardescit : et secundum virtutem hominis sic iracundia illius erit, et secundum substantiam suam exaltabit iram suam.

28:12 For as the wood of the forest is, so the fire burneth, and as a man's strength is, so shall his anger be, and according to his riches he shall increase his anger.

28:13 Certamen festinatum incendit ignem, et lis festinans effundit sanguinem : et lingua testificans adducit mortem.

28:13 A hasty contention kindleth a fire and a hasty quarrel sheddeth blood and a tongue that beareth witness bringeth death.

28:14 Si sufflaveris in scintillam, quasi ignis exardebit : et si exspueris super illam, extinguetur : utraque ex ore proficiscuntur.

28:14 If thou blow the spark, it shall burn as a fire: and if thou spit upon it, it shall be quenched: both come out of the mouth.

28:15 Susurro et bilinguis maledictus, multos enim turbabit pacem habentes.

28:15 The whisperer and the double tongue is accursed: for he hath troubled many that were at peace.

28:16 Lingua tertia multos commovit, et dispersit illos de gente in gentem.

28:16 The tongue of a third person hath disquieted many, and scattered them from nation to nation.

28:17 Civitates muratas divitum destruxit, et domus magnatorum effodit.

28:17 It hath destroyed the strong cities of the rich, and hath overthrown the houses of great men.

28:18 Virtutes populorum concidit, et gentes fortes dissolvit.

28:18 It hath cut in pieces the forces of people, and undone strong nations.

28:19 Lingua tertia mulieres viratas ejecit, et privavit illas laboribus suis.

28:19 The tongue of a third person hath cast out valiant women, and deprived them of their labours.

28:20 Qui respicit illam non habebit requiem, nec habebit amicum in quo requiescat.

28:20 He that hearkeneth to it, shall never have rest, neither shall he have a friend in whom he may repose.

28:21 Flagelli plaga livorem facit : plaga autem linguæ comminuet ossa.

28:21 The stroke of a whip maketh a blue mark: but the stroke of the tongue will break the bones.

28:22 Multi ceciderunt in ore gladii : sed non sic quasi qui interierunt per linguam suam.

28:22 Many have fallen by the edge of the sword, but not so many as have perished by their own tongue.

28:23 Beatus qui tectus est a lingua nequam, qui in iracundiam illius non transivit, et qui non attraxit jugum illius, et in vinculis ejus non est ligatus :

28:23 Blessed is he that is defended from a wicked tongue, that hath not passed into the wrath thereof, and that hath not drawn the yoke thereof, and hath not been bound in its bands.

28:24 jugum enim illius jugum ferreum est, et vinculum illius vinculum æreum est ;

28:24 For its yoke is a yoke of iron: and its bands are bands of brass.

28:25 mors illius mors nequissima : et utilis potius infernus quam illa.

28:25 The death thereof is a most evil death: and hell is preferable to it.

28:26 Perseverantia illius non permanebit, sed obtinebit vias injustorum, et in flamma sua non comburet justos.

28:26 Its continuance shall not be for a long time, but it shall possess the ways of the unjust: and the just shall not be burnt with its flame.

28:27 Qui relinquunt Deum incident in illam, et exardebit in illis, et non extinguetur, et immittetur in illos quasi leo, et quasi pardus lædet illos.

28:27 They that forsake God shall fall into it, and it shall burn in them, and shall not be quenched, and it shall be sent upon them as a lion, and as a leopard it shall tear them.

28:28 Sepi aures tuas spinis : linguam nequam noli audire : et ori tuo facito ostia et seras.

28:28 Hedge in thy ears with thorns, hear not a wicked tongue, and make doors and bars to thy mouth.

28:29 Aurum tuum et argentum tuum confla, et verbis tuis facito stateram, et frenos ori tuo rectos :

28:29 Melt down thy gold and silver, and make a balance for thy words, and a just bridle for thy mouth:

28:30 et attende ne forte labaris in lingua, et cadas in conspectu inimicorum insidiantium tibi, et sit casus tuus insanabilis in mortem.

28:30 And take heed lest thou slip with thy tongue, and fall in the sight of thy enemies who lie in wait for thee, and thy fall be incurable unto death.

Chapter 29

29:1 Qui facit misericordiam fœneratur proximo suo : et qui prævalet manu mandata servat.

29:1 He that sheweth mercy, lendeth to his neighbour: and he that is stronger in hand, keepeth the commandments.

29:2 Fœnerare proximo tuo in tempore necessitatis illius : et iterum redde proximo in tempore suo.

29:2 Lend to thy neighbour in the time of his need, and pay thou thy neighbour again in due time.

29:3 Confirma verbum, et fideliter age cum illo : et in omni tempore invenies quod tibi necessarium est.

29:3 Keep thy word, and deal faithfully with him: and thou shalt always find that which is necessary for thee.

29:4 Multi quasi inventionem æstimaverunt fœnus, et præstiterunt molestiam his qui se adjuverunt.

29:4 Many have looked upon a thing lent as a thing found, and have given trouble to them that helped them.

29:5 Donec accipiant, osculantur manus dantis, et in promissionibus humiliant vocem suam :

29:5 Till they receive, they kiss the hands of the lender, and in promises they humble their voice:

29:6 et in tempore redditionis postulabit tempus, et loquetur verba tædii et murmurationum, et tempus causabitur.

29:6 But when they should repay, they will ask time, and will return tedious and murmuring words, and will complain of the time:

29:7 Si autem potuerit reddere, adversabitur : solidi vix reddet dimidium, et computabit illud quasi inventionem :

29:7 And if he be able to pay, he will stand off, he will scarce pay one half, and will count it as if he had found it:

29:8 sin autem, fraudabit illum pecunia sua, et possidebit illum inimicum gratis :

29:8 But if not, he will defraud him of his money, and he shall get him for an enemy without cause.

29:9 et convitia et maledicta reddet illi, et pro honore et beneficio reddet illi contumeliam.

29:9 And he will pay him with reproaches and curses, and instead of honour and good turn will repay him injuries.

29:10 Multi non causa nequitiæ non fœnerati sunt, sed fraudari gratis timuerunt.

29:10 Many have refused to lend, not out of wickedness, but they were afraid to be defrauded without cause.

29:11 Verumtamen super humilem animo fortior esto, et pro eleemosyna non trahas illum.

29:11 But yet towards the poor be thou more hearty, and delay not to shew him mercy.

29:12 Propter mandatum assume pauperem, et propter inopiam ejus ne dimittas eum vacuum.

29:12 Help the poor because of the commandment: and send him not away empty handed because of his poverty.

29:13 Perde pecuniam propter fratrem et amicum tuum, et non abscondas illam sub lapide in perditionem.

29:13 Lose thy money for thy brother and thy friend: and hide it not under a stone to be lost.

29:14 Pone thesaurum tuum in præceptis Altissimi, et proderit tibi magis quam aurum.

29:14 Place thy treasure in the commandments of the most High, and it shall bring thee more profit than gold.

29:15 Conclude eleemosynam in corde pauperis, et hæc pro te exorabit ab omni malo.

29:15 Shut up alms in the heart of the poor, and it shall obtain help for thee against all evil.

29:16 Super scutum potentis

29:16 Better than the shield of the mighty, and better than the spear:

29:17 et super lanceam

29:17 It shall fight for thee against thy enemy.

29:18 adversus inimicum tuum pugnabit.

29:18 A good man is surety for his neighbour: and he that hath lost shame, will leave him to himself.

29:19 Vir bonus fidem facit pro proximo suo : et qui perdiderit confusionem derelinquet sibi.

29:19 Forget not the kindness of thy surety: for he hath given his life for thee.

29:20 Gratiam fidejussoris ne obliviscaris : dedit enim pro te animam suam.

29:20 The sinner and the unclean fleeth from his surety.

29:21 Repromissorem fugit peccator et immundus.

29:21 A sinner attributeth to himself the goods of his surety: and he that is of an unthankful mind will leave him that delivered him.

29:22 Bona repromissoris sibi ascribit peccator : et ingratus sensu derelinquet liberantem se.

29:22 A man is surety for his neighbour: and when he hath lost all shame, he shall forsake him.

29:23 Vir repromittit de proximo suo : et cum perdiderit reverentiam, derelinquetur ab eo.

29:23 Evil suretyship hath undone many of good estate, and hath tossed them as a wave of the sea.

29:24 Repromissio nequissima multos perdidit dirigentes, et commovit illos quasi fluctus maris.

29:24 It hath made powerful men to go from place to place round about, and they have wandered in strange countries.

29:25 Viros potentes gyrans migrare fecit, et vagati sunt in gentibus alienis.

29:25 A sinner that transgresseth the commandment of the Lord, shall fall into an evil suretyship: and he that undertaketh many things, shall fall into judgment.

29:26 Peccator transgrediens mandatum Domini incidet in promissionem nequam : et qui conatur multa agere incidet in judicium.

29:26 Recover thy neighbour according to thy power, and take heed to thyself that thou fall not.

29:27 Recupera proximum secundum virtutem tuam, et attende tibi ne incidas.

29:27 The chief thing for man's life is water and bread, and clothing, and a house to cover shame.

29:28 Initium vitæ hominis, aqua et panis, et vestimentum, et domus protegens turpitudinem.

29:28 Better is the poor man's fare under a roof of boards, than sumptuous cheer abroad in another man's house.

29:29 Melior est victus pauperis sub tegmine asserum quam epulæ splendidæ in peregre sine domicilio.

29:29 Be contented with little instead of much, and thou shalt not hear the reproach of going abroad.

29:30 Minimum pro magno placeat tibi, et improperium peregrinationis non audies.

29:30 It is a miserable life to go as a guest from house to house: for where a man is a stranger, he shall not deal confidently, nor open his mouth.

29:31 Vita nequam hospitandi de domo in domum : et ubi hospitabitur non fiducialiter aget, nec aperiet os.

29:31 He shall entertain and feed, and give drink to the unthankful, and moreover he shall hear bitter words.

29:32 Hospitabitur, et pascet, et potabit ingratos, et ad hæc amara audiet :

29:32 Go, stranger, and furnish the table, and give others to eat what thou hast in thy hand.

29:33 transi, hospes, et orna mensam, et quæ in manu habes ciba ceteros.

29:33 Give place to the honourable presence of my friends: for I want my house, my brother being to be lodged with me.

29:34 Exi a facie honoris amicorum meorum : necessitudine domus meæ hospitio mihi factus est frater.

29:34 These things are grievous to a man of understanding: the upbraiding of houseroom, and the reproaching of the lender.

29:35 Gravia hæc homini habenti sensum : correptio domus, et improperium fœneratoris.

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Chapter 30

30:1 Qui diligit filium suum assiduat illi flagella, ut lætetur in novissimo suo, et non palpet proximorum ostia.

30:1 He that loveth his son, frequently chastiseth him, that he may rejoice in his latter end, and not grope after the doors of his neighbours.

30:2 Qui docet filium suum laudabitur in illo, et in medio domesticorum in illo gloriabitur.

30:2 He that instructeth his son shall be praised in him, and shall glory in him in the midst of them of his household.

30:3 Qui docet filium suum in zelum mittit inimicum, et in medio amicorum gloriabitur in illo.

30:3 He that teacheth his son, maketh his enemy jealous, and in the midst of his friends he shall glory in him.

30:4 Mortuus est pater ejus, et quasi non est mortuus : similem enim reliquit sibi post se.

30:4 His father is dead, and he is as if he were not dead: for he hath left one behind him that is like himself.

30:5 In vita sua vidit, et lætatus est in illo : in obitu suo non est contristatus, nec confusus est coram inimicis :

30:5 While he lived he saw and rejoiced in him: and when he died he was not sorrowful, neither was he confounded before his enemies.

30:6 reliquit enim defensorem domus contra inimicos, et amicis reddentem gratiam.

30:6 For he left behind him a defender of his house against his enemies, and one that will requite kindness to his friends.

30:7 Pro animabus filiorum colligabit vulnera sua, et super omnem vocem turbabuntur viscera ejus.

30:7 For the souls of his sons he shall bind up his wounds, and at every cry his bowels shall be troubled.

30:8 Equus indomitus evadit durus, et filius remissus evadet præceps.

30:8 A horse not broken becometh stubborn, and a child left to himself will become headstrong.

30:9 Lacta filium, et paventem te faciet : lude cum eo, et contristabit te.

30:9 Give thy son his way, and he shall make thee afraid: play with him, and he shall make thee sorrowful.

30:10 Non corrideas illi, ne doleas, et in novissimo obstupescent dentes tui.

30:10 Laugh not with him, lest thou have sorrow, and at the last thy teeth be set on edge.

30:11 Non des illi potestatem in juventute, et ne despicias cogitatus illius.

30:11 Give him not liberty in his youth, and wink not at his devices.

30:12 Curva cervicem ejus in juventute, et tunde latera ejus dum infans est, ne forte induret, et non credat tibi, et erit tibi dolor animæ.

30:12 Bow down his neck while he is young, and beat his sides while he is a child, lest he grow stubborn, and regard thee not, and so be a sorrow of heart to thee.

30:13 Doce filium tuum, et operare in illo, ne in turpitudinem illius offendas.

30:13 Instruct thy son, and labour about him, lest his lewd behaviour be an offence to thee.

30:14 Melior est pauper sanus, et fortis viribus, quam dives imbecillis et flagellatus malitia.

30:14 Better is a poor man who is sound, and strong of constitution, than a rich man who is weak and afflicted with evils.

30:15 Salus animæ in sanctitate justitiæ melior est omni auro et argento : et corpus validum quam census immensus.

30:15 Health of the soul in holiness of justice, is better than all gold and silver: and a sound body, than immense revenues.

30:16 Non est census super censum salutis corporis, et non est oblectamentum super cordis gaudium.

30:16 There is no riches above the riches of the health of the body: and there is no pleasure above the joy of the heart.

30:17 Melior est mors quam vita amara, et requies æterna quam languor perseverans.

30:17 Better is death than a bitter life, and everlasting rest, than continual sickness.

30:18 Bona abscondita in ore clauso, quasi appositiones epularum circumpositæ sepulchro.

30:18 Good things that are hidden in a mouth that is shut, are as messes of meat set about a grave.

30:19 Quid proderit libatio idolo ? nec enim manducabit, nec odorabit.

30:19 What good shall an offering do to an idol? for it can neither eat, nor smell:

30:20 Sic qui effugatur a Domino, portans mercedes iniquitatis :

30:20 So is he that is persecuted by the Lord, bearing the reward of his iniquity:

30:21 videns oculis et ingemiscens, sicut spado complectens virginem, et suspirans.

30:21 He seeth with his eyes, and groaneth, as an eunuch embracing a virgin, and sighing.

30:22 Tristitiam non des animæ tuæ, et non affligas temetipsum in consilio tuo.

30:22 Give not up thy soul to sadness, and afflict not thyself in thy own counsel.

30:23 Jucunditas cordis, hæc est vita hominis, et thesaurus sine defectione sanctitatis : et exsultatio viri est longævitas.

30:23 The joyfulness of the heart, is the life of a man, and a never failing treasure of holiness: and the joy of a man is length of life.

30:24 Miserere animæ tuæ placens Deo, et contine : congrega cor tuum in sanctitate ejus, et tristitiam longe repelle a te.

30:24 Have pity on thy own soul, pleasing God, and contain thyself: gather up thy heart in his holiness: and drive away sadness far from thee.

30:25 Multos enim occidit tristitia, et non est utilitas in illa.

30:25 For sadness hath killed many, and there is no profit in it.

30:26 Zelus et iracundia minuunt dies, et ante tempus senectam adducet cogitatus.

30:26 Envy and anger shorten a man's days, and pensiveness will bring old age before the time.

30:27 Splendidum cor et bonum in epulis est : epulæ enim illius diligenter fiunt.

30:27 A cheerful and good heart is always feasting: for his banquets are prepared with diligence.

Chapter 31

31:1 Vigilia honestatis tabefaciet carnes, et cogitatus illius auferet somnum.

31:1 Watching for riches consumeth the flesh, and the thought thereof driveth away sleep.

31:2 Cogitatus præscientiæ avertit sensum, et infirmitas gravis sobriam facit animam.

31:2 The thinking beforehand turneth away the understanding, and a grievous sickness maketh the soul sober.

31:3 Laboravit dives in congregatione substantiæ, et in requie sua replebitur bonis suis.

31:3 The rich man hath laboured in gathering riches together, and when he resteth he shall be filled with his goods.

31:4 Laboravit pauper in diminutione victus, et in fine inops fit.

31:4 The poor man hath laboured in his low way of life, and in the end he is still poor.

31:5 Qui aurum diligit non justificabitur, et qui insequitur consumptionem replebitur ex ea.

31:5 He that loveth gold, shall not be justified: and he that followeth after corruption, shall be filled with it.

31:6 Multi dati sunt in auri casus, et facta est in specie ipsius perditio illorum.

31:6 Many have been brought to fall for gold, and the beauty thereof hath been their ruin.

31:7 Lignum offensionis est aurum sacrificantium : væ illis qui sectantur illud ! et omnis imprudens deperiet in illo.

31:7 Gold is a stumblingblock to them that sacrifice to it: woe to them that eagerly follow after it, and every fool shall perish by it.

31:8 Beatus dives qui inventus est sine macula, et qui post aurum non abiit, nec speravit in pecunia et thesauris.

31:8 Blessed is the rich man that is found without blemish: and that hath not gone after gold, nor put his trust in money nor in treasures.

31:9 Quis est hic ? et laudabimus eum : fecit enim mirabilia in vita sua.

31:9 Who is he, and we will praise him? for he hath done wonderful things in his life.

31:10 Qui probatus est in illo, et perfectus est, erit illi gloria æterna : qui potuit transgredi, et non est transgressus ; facere mala, et non fecit.

31:10 Who hath been tried thereby, and made perfect, he shall have glory everlasting. He that could have transgressed, and hath not transgressed: and could do evil things, and hath not done them:

31:11 Ideo stabilita sunt bona illius in Domino, et eleemosynas illius enarrabit omnis ecclesia sanctorum.

31:11 Therefore are his goods established in the Lord, and all the church of the saints shall declare his alms.

31:12 Supra mensam magnam sedisti ? non aperias super illam faucem tuam prior.

31:12 Art thou set at a great table? be not the first to open thy mouth upon it.

31:13 Non dicas sic : Multa sunt, quæ super illam sunt.

31:13 Say not: There are many things which are upon it.

31:14 Memento quoniam malus est oculus nequam.

31:14 Remember that a wicked eye is evil.

31:15 Nequius oculo quid creatum est ? ideo ab omni facie sua lacrimabitur, cum viderit.

31:15 What is created more wicked than an eye? therefore shall it weep over all the face when it shall see.

31:16 Ne extendas manum tuam prior, et invidia contaminatus erubescas.

31:16 Stretch not out thy hand first, lest being disgraced with envy thou be put to confusion.

31:17 Ne comprimaris in convivio.

31:17 Be not hasty in a feast.

31:18 Intellige quæ sunt proximi tui ex teipso.

31:18 Judge of the disposition of thy neighbour by thyself.

31:19 Utere quasi homo frugi his quæ tibi apponuntur : ne, cum manducas multum, odio habearis.

31:19 Use as a frugal man the things that are set before thee: lest if thou eatest much, thou be hated.

31:20 Cessa prior causa disciplinæ : et noli nimius esse, ne forte offendas.

31:20 Leave off first, for manners' sake: and exceed not, lest thou offend.

31:21 Et si in medio multorum sedisti, prior illis ne extendas manum tuam, nec prior poscas bibere.

31:21 And if thou sittest among many, reach not thy hand out first of all, and be not the first to ask for drink.

31:22 Quam sufficiens est homini erudito vinum exiguum ! et in dormiendo non laborabis ab illo, et non senties dolorem.

31:22 How sufficient is a little wine for a man well taught, and in sleeping thou shalt not be uneasy with it, and thou shalt feel no pain.

31:23 Vigilia, cholera et tortura viro infrunito,

31:23 Watching, and choler, and gripes, are with an intemperate man:

31:24 somnus sanitatis in homine parco : dormiet usque mane, et anima illius cum ipso delectabitur.

31:24 Sound and wholesome sleep with a moderate man: he shall sleep till morning, and his soul shall be delighted with him.

31:25 Et si coactus fueris in edendo multum, surge e medio, evome, et refrigerabit te, et non adduces corpori tuo infirmitatem.

31:25 And if thou hast been forced to eat much, arise, go out, and vomit: and it shall refresh thee, and thou shalt not bring sickness upon thy body.

31:26 Audi me, fili, et ne spernas me, et in novissimo invenies verba mea.

31:26 Hear me, my son, and despise me not: and in the end thou shalt find my words.

31:27 In omnibus operibus tuis esto velox, et omnis infirmitas non occurret tibi.

31:27 In all thy works be quick, and no infirmity shall come to thee.

31:28 Splendidum in panibus benedicent labia multorum, et testimonium veritatis illius fidele.

31:28 The lips of many shall bless him that is liberal of his bread, and the testimony of his truth is faithful.

31:29 Nequissimo in pane murmurabit civitas, et testimonium nequitiæ illius verum est.

31:29 Against him that is niggardly of his bread, the city will murmur, and the testimony of his niggardliness is true.

31:30 Diligentes in vino noli provocare : multos enim exterminavit vinum.

31:30 Challenge not them that love wine: for wine hath destroyed very many.

31:31 Ignis probat ferrum durum : sic vinum corda superborum arguet in ebrietate potatum.

31:31 Fire trieth hard iron: so wine drunk to excess shall rebuke the hearts of the proud.

31:32 Æqua vita hominibus vinum in sobrietate : si bibas illud moderate, eris sobrius.

31:32 Wine taken with sobriety is equal life to men: if thou drink it moderately, thou shalt be sober.

31:33 Quæ vita est ei qui minuitur vino ?

31:33 What is his life, who is diminished with wine?

31:34 Quid defraudat vitam ? mors.

31:34 What taketh away life? death.

31:35 Vinum in jucunditatem creatum est, et non in ebrietatem ab initio.

31:35 Wine was created from the beginning to make men joyful, and not to make them drunk.

31:36 Exsultatio animæ et cordis vinum moderate potatum.

31:36 Wine drunken with moderation is the joy of the soul and the heart.

31:37 Sanitas est animæ et corpori sobrius potus.

31:37 Sober drinking is health to soul and body.

31:38 Vinum multum potatum irritationem, et iram, et ruinas multas facit.

31:38 Wine drunken with excess raiseth quarrels, and wrath, and many ruins.

31:39 Amaritudo animæ vinum multum potatum.

31:39 Wine drunken with excess is bitterness of the soul.

31:40 Ebrietatis animositas, imprudentis offensio, minorans virtutem, et faciens vulnera.

31:40 The heat of drunkenness is the stumblingblock of the fool, lessening strength and causing wounds.

31:41 In convivio vini non arguas proximum, et non despicias eum in jucunditate illius.

31:41 Rebuke not thy neighbour in a banquet of wine: and despise him not in his mirth.

31:42 Verba improperii non dicas illi, et non premas illum repetendo.

31:42 Speak not to him words of reproach: and press him not in demanding again.

Chapter 32

32:1 Rectorem te posuerunt ? noli extolli : esto in illis quasi unus ex ipsis.

32:1 Have they made thee ruler? be not lifted up: be among them as one of them.

32:2 Curam illorum habe, et sic conside, et omni cura tua explicita recumbe :

32:2 Have care of them, and so sit down, and when thou hast acquitted thyself of all thy charge, take thy place:

32:3 ut læteris propter illos, et ornamentum gratiæ accipias coronam, et dignationem consequaris corrogationis.

32:3 That thou mayst rejoice for them, and receive a crown as an ornament of grace, and get the honour of the contribution.

32:4 Loquere major natu : decet enim te

32:4 Speak, thou that art elder: for it becometh thee,

32:5 primum verbum diligenti scientia, et non impedias musicam.

32:5 To speak the first word with careful knowledge, and hinder not music.

32:6 Ubi auditus non est, non effundas sermonem, et importune noli extolli in sapientia tua.

32:6 Where there is no hearing, pour not out words, and be not lifted up out of season with thy wisdom.

32:7 Gemmula carbunculi in ornamento auri, et comparatio musicorum in convivio vini.

32:7 A concert of music in a banquet of wine is as a carbuncle set in gold.

32:8 Sicut in fabricatione auri signum est smaragdi, sic numerus musicorum in jucundo et moderato vino.

32:8 As a signet of an emerald in a work of gold: so is the melody of music with pleasant and moderate wine.

32:9 Audi tacens, et pro reverentia accedet tibi bona gratia.

32:9 Hear in silence, and for thy reverence good grace shall come to thee.

32:10 Adolescens, loquere in tua causa vix.

32:10 Young man, scarcely speak in thy own cause.

32:11 Si bis interrogatus fueris, habeat caput responsum tuum.

32:11 If thou be asked twice, let thy answer be short.

32:12 In multis esto quasi inscius, et audi tacens simul et quærens.

32:12 In many things be as if thou wert ignorant, and hear in silence and withal seeking.

32:13 In medio magnatorum non præsumas : et ubi sunt senes non multum loquaris.

32:13 In the company of great men take not upon thee: and when the ancients are present, speak not much.

32:14 Ante grandinem præibit coruscatio : et ante verecundiam præibit gratia, et pro reverentia accedet tibi bona gratia.

32:14 Before a storm goeth lightning: and before shamefacedness goeth favour: and for thy reverence good grace shall come to thee.

32:15 Et hora surgendi non te trices : præcurre autem prior in domum tuam, et illic avocare, et illic lude,

32:15 And at the time of rising be not slack: but be first to run home to thy house, and there withdraw thyself, and there take thy pastime.

32:16 et age conceptiones tuas, et non in delictis et verbo superbo :

32:16 And do what thou hast a mind, but not in sin or proud speech.

32:17 et super his omnibus benedicito Dominum, qui fecit, et inebriantem te ab omnibus bonis suis.

32:17 And for all these things bless the Lord, that made thee, and that replenisheth thee with all his good things.

32:18 Qui timet Dominum excipiet doctrinam ejus : et qui vigilaverint ad illum invenient benedictionem.

32:18 He that feareth the Lord, will receive his discipline: and they that will seek him early, shall find a blessing.

32:19 Qui quærit legem replebitur ab ea, et qui insidiose agit scandalizabitur in ea.

32:19 He that seeketh the law, shall be filled with it: and he that dealeth deceitfully, shall meet with a stumblingblock therein.

32:20 Qui timent Dominum invenient judicium justum, et justitias quasi lumen accendent.

32:20 They that fear the Lord, shall find just judgment, and shall kindle justice as a light.

32:21 Peccator homo vitabit correptionem, et secundum voluntatem suam inveniet comparationem.

32:21 A sinful man will flee reproof, and will find an excuse according to his will.

32:22 Vir consilii non disperdet intelligentiam : alienus et superbus non pertimescet timorem :

32:22 A man of counsel will not neglect understanding, a strange and proud man will not dread fear:

32:23 etiam postquam fecit cum eo sine consilio, et suis insectationibus arguetur.

32:23 Even after he hath done with fear without counsel, he shall be controlled by the things of his own seeking.

32:24 Fili, sine consilio nihil facias, et post factum non pœnitebis.

32:24 My son, do thou nothing without counsel, and thou shalt not repent when thou hast done.

32:25 In via ruinæ non eas, et non offendes in lapides : nec credas te viæ laboriosæ, ne ponas animæ tuæ scandalum.

32:25 Go not in the way of ruin, and thou shalt not stumble against the stones: trust not thyself to a rugged way, lest thou set a stumblingblock to thy soul.

32:26 Et a filiis tuis cave, et a domesticis tuis attende.

32:26 And beware of thy own children, and take heed of them of thy household.

32:27 In omni opere tuo crede ex fide animæ tuæ, hoc est enim conservatio mandatorum.

32:27 In every work of thine regard thy soul in faith: for this is the keeping of the commandments.

32:28 Qui credit Deo attendit mandatis : et qui confidit in illo non minorabitur.

32:28 He that believeth God, taketh heed to the commandments: and he that trusteth in him, shall fare never the worse.

Chapter 33

33:1 Timenti Dominum non occurrent mala : sed in tentatione Deus illum conservabit, et liberabit a malis. Sapiens non odit mandata et justitias,

33:1 No evils shall happen to him that feareth the Lord, but in temptation God will keep him and deliver him from evils.

33:2 et non illidetur quasi in procella navis.

33:2 A wise man hateth not the commandments and justices, and he shall not be dashed in pieces as a ship in a storm.

33:3 Homo sensatus credit legi Dei, et lex illi fidelis.

33:3 A man of understanding is faithful to the law of God, and the law is faithful to him.

33:4 Qui interrogationem manifestat parabit verbum, et sic deprecatus exaudietur : et conservabit disciplinam, et tunc respondebit.

33:4 He that cleareth up a question, shall prepare what to say, and so having prayed he shall be heard, and shall keep discipline, and then he shall answer.

33:5 Præcordia fatui quasi rota carri, et quasi axis versatilis cogitatus illius.

33:5 The heart of a fool is as a wheel of a cart: and his thoughts are like a rolling axletree.

33:6 Equus emissarius, sic et amicus subsannator : sub omni supra sedente hinnit.

33:6 A friend that is a mocker, is like a stallion horse: he neigheth under every one that sitteth upon him.

33:7 Quare dies diem superat, et iterum lux lucem, et annus annum a sole ?

33:7 Why doth one day excel another, and one light another, and one year another year, when all come of the sun?

33:8 A Domini scientia separati sunt, facto sole, et præceptum custodiente.

33:8 By the knowledge of the Lord they were distinguished, the sun being made, and keeping his commandment.

33:9 Et immutavit tempora, et dies festos ipsorum, et in illis dies festos celebraverunt ad horam.

33:9 And he ordered the seasons, and holidays of them, and in them they celebrated festivals at an hour.

33:10 Ex ipsis exaltavit et magnificavit Deus, et ex ipsis posuit in numerum dierum : et omnes homines de solo et ex terra unde creatus est Adam.

33:10 Some of them God made high and great days, and some of them he put in the number of ordinary days. And all men are from the ground, and out of the earth, from whence Adam was created.

33:11 In multitudine disciplinæ Dominus separavit eos, et immutavit vias eorum.

33:11 With much knowledge the Lord hath divided them and diversified their ways.

33:12 Ex ipsis benedixit et exaltavit, et ex ipsis sanctificavit, et ad se applicavit, et ex ipsis maledixit, et humiliavit, et convertit illos a separatione ipsorum.

33:12 Some of them hath he blessed, and exalted: and some of them hath he sanctified, and set near himself: and some of them hath he cursed and brought low, and turned them from their station.

33:13 Quasi lutum figuli in manu ipsius, plasmare illud et disponere.

33:13 As the potter's clay is in his hand, to fashion and order it:

33:14 Omnes viæ ejus secundum dispositionem ejus : sic homo in manu illius qui se fecit, et reddet illi secundum judicium suum.

33:14 All his ways are according to his ordering: so man is in the hand of him that made him, and he will render to him according to his judgment.

33:15 Contra malum bonum est, et contra mortem vita : sic et contra virum justum peccator, et sic intuere in omnia opera Altissimi, duo et duo, et unum contra unum.

33:15 Good is set against evil, and life against death: so also is the sinner against a just man. And so look upon all the works of the most High. Two and two, and one against another.

33:16 Et ego novissimus evigilavi, et quasi qui colligit acinos post vindemiatores.

33:16 And I awaked last of all, and as one that gathereth after the grapegatherers.

33:17 In benedictione Dei et ipse speravi, et quasi qui vindemiat replevi torcular.

33:17 In the blessing of God I also have hoped: and as one that gathereth grapes, have I filled the winepress.

33:18 Respicite quoniam non mihi soli laboravi, sed omnibus exquirentibus disciplinam.

33:18 See that I have not laboured for myself only, but for all that seek discipline.

33:19 Audite me, magnates et omnes populi : et rectores ecclesiæ, auribus percipite.

33:19 Hear me, ye great men, and all ye people, and hearken with your ears, ye rulers of the church.

33:20 Filio et mulieri, fratri et amico, non des potestatem super te in vita tua : et non dederis alii possessionem tuam, ne forte pœniteat te, et depreceris pro illis.

33:20 Give not to son or wife, brother or friend, power over thee while thou livest; and give not thy estate to another, lest thou repent, and thou entreat for the same.

33:21 Dum adhuc superes et aspiras, non immutabit te omnis caro.

33:21 As long as thou livest, and hast breath in thee, let no man change thee.

33:22 Melius est enim ut filii tui te rogent, quam te respicere in manus filiorum tuorum.

33:22 For it is better that thy children should ask of thee, than that thou look toward the hands of thy children.

33:23 In omnibus operibus tuis præcellens esto.

33:23 In all thy works keep the pre-eminence.

33:24 Ne dederis maculam in gloria tua. In die consummationis dierum vitæ tuæ, et in tempore exitus tui, distribue hæreditatem tuam.

33:24 Let no stain sully thy glory. In the time when thou shalt end the days of thy life, and in the time of thy decease, distribute thy inheritance.

33:25 Cibaria, et virga, et onus asino : panis, et disciplina, et opus servo.

33:25 Fodder, and a wand, and a burden are for an ass: bread, and correction, and work for a slave.

33:26 Operatur in disciplina, et quærit requiescere : laxa manus illi, et quærit libertatem.

33:26 He worketh under correction, and seeketh to rest: let his hands be idle, and he seeketh liberty.

33:27 Jugum et lorum curvant collum durum, et servum inclinant operationes assiduæ.

33:27 The yoke and the thong bend a stiff neck, and continual labours bow a slave.

33:28 Servo malevolo tortura et compedes : mitte illum in operationem, ne vacet :

33:28 Torture and fetters are for a malicious slave: send him to work, that he be not idle:

33:29 multam enim malitiam docuit otiositas.

33:29 For idleness hath taught much evil.

33:30 In opera constitue eum : sic enim condecet illum. Quod si non obaudierit, curva illum compedibus, et non amplifices super omnem carnem : verum sine judicio nihil facias grave.

33:30 Set him to work: for so it is fit for him. And if he be not obedient, bring him down with fetters, but be not excessive towards any one, and do no grievous thing without judgment.

33:31 Si est tibi servus fidelis, sit tibi quasi anima tua : quasi fratrem sic eum tracta, quoniam in sanguine animæ comparasti illum.

33:31 If thou have a faithful servant, let him be to thee as thy own soul: treat him as a brother: because in the blood of thy soul thou hast gotten him.

33:32 Si læseris eum injuste, in fugam convertetur :

33:32 If thou hurt him unjustly, he will run away:

33:33 et si extollens discesserit, quem quæras et in qua via quæras illum nescis.

33:33 And if he rise up and depart, thou knowest not whom to ask, and in what way to seek him.

Chapter 34

34:1 Vana spes et mendacium viro insensato : et somnia extollunt imprudentes.

34:1 The hopes of a man that is void of understanding are vain and deceitful: and dreams lift up fools.

34:2 Quasi qui apprehendit umbram et persequitur ventum, sic et qui attendit ad visa mendacia.

34:2 The man that giveth heed to lying visions, is like to him that catcheth at a shadow, and followeth after the wind.

34:3 Hoc secundum hoc visio somniorum, ante faciem hominis similitudo hominis.

34:3 The vision of dreams is the resemblance of one thing to another: as when a man's likeness is before the face of a man.

34:4 Ab immundo, quid mundabitur ? et a mendace, quid verum dicetur ?

34:4 What can be made clean by the unclean? and what truth can come from that which is false?

34:5 Divinatio erroris, et auguria mendacia, et somnia malefacientium, vanitas est :

34:5 Deceitful divinations and lying omens and the dreams of evildoers, are vanity:

34:6 et sicut parturientis, cor tuum phantasias patitur. Nisi ab Altissimo fuerit emissa visitatio, ne dederis in illis cor tuum :

34:6 And the heart fancieth as that of a woman in travail: except it be a vision sent forth from the most High, set not thy heart upon them.

34:7 multos enim errare fecerunt somnia, et exciderunt sperantes in illis.

34:7 For dreams have deceived many, and they have failed that put their trust in them.

34:8 Sine mendacio consummabitur verbum legis, et sapientia in ore fidelis complanabitur.

34:8 The word of the law shall be fulfilled without a lie, and wisdom shall be made plain in the mouth of the faithful.

34:9 Qui non est tentatus quid scit ? vir in multis expertus cogitabit multa : et qui multa didicit enarrabit intellectum.

34:9 What doth he know, that hath not been tried? A man that hath much experience, shall think of many things: and he that hath learned many things, shall shew forth understanding.

34:10 Qui non est expertus pauca recognoscit : qui autem in multis factus est, multiplicat malitiam.

34:10 He that hath no experience, knoweth little: and he that hath been experienced in many things, multiplieth prudence.

34:11 Qui tentatus non est qualia scit ? qui implanatus est abundabit nequitia.

34:11 He that hath not been tried, what manner of things doth he know? he that hath been surprised, shall abound with subtlety.

34:12 Multa vidi errando, et plurimas verborum consuetudines.

34:12 I have seen many things by travelling, and many customs of things.

34:13 Aliquoties usque ad mortem periclitatus sum horum causa, et liberatus sum gratia Dei.

34:13 Sometimes I have been in danger of death for these things, and I have been delivered by the grace of God.

34:14 Spiritus timentium Deum quæritur, et in respectu illius benedicetur.

34:14 The spirit of those that fear God, is sought after, and by his regard shall be blessed.

34:15 Spes enim illorum in salvantem illos, et oculi Dei in diligentes se.

34:15 For their hope is on him that saveth them, and the eyes of God are upon them that love him.

34:16 Qui timet Dominum nihil trepidabit : et non pavebit, quoniam ipse est spes ejus.

34:16 He that feareth the Lord shall tremble at nothing, and shall not be afraid: for he is his hope.

34:17 Timentis Dominum, beata est anima ejus.

34:17 The soul of him that feareth the Lord is blessed.

34:18 Ad quem respicit, et quis est fortitudo ejus ?

34:18 To whom doth he look, and who is his strength?

34:19 Oculi Domini super timentes eum : protector potentiæ, firmamentum virtutis, tegimen ardoris, et umbraculum meridiani :

34:19 The eyes of the Lord are upon them that fear him, he is their powerful protector, and strong stay, a defence from the heat, and a cover from the sun at noon,

34:20 deprecatio offensionis, et adjutorium casus : exaltans animam, et illuminans oculos, dans sanitatem, et vitam, et benedictionem.

34:20 A preservation from stumbling, and a help from falling: he raiseth up the soul, and enlighteneth the eyes, and giveth health, and life, and blessing.

34:21 Immolantis ex iniquo oblatio est maculata, et non sunt beneplacitæ subsannationes injustorum.

34:21 The offering of him that sacrificeth of a thing wrongfully gotten, is stained, and the mockeries of the unjust are not acceptable.

34:22 Dominus solus sustinentibus se in via veritatis et justitiæ.

34:22 The Lord is only for them that wait upon him in the way of truth and justice.

34:23 Dona iniquorum non probat Altissimus, nec respicit in oblationes iniquorum, nec in multitudine sacrificiorum eorum propitiabitur peccatis.

34:23 The most High approveth not the gifts of the wicked: neither hath he respect to the oblations of the unjust, nor will he be pacified for sins by the multitude of their sacrifices.

34:24 Qui offert sacrificium ex substantia pauperum, quasi qui victimat filium in conspectu patris sui.

34:24 He that offereth sacrifice of the goods of the poor, is as one that sacrificeth the son in the presence of his father.

34:25 Panis egentium vita pauperum est : qui defraudat illum homo sanguinis est.

34:25 The bread of the needy, is the life of the poor: he that defraudeth them thereof, is a man of blood.

34:26 Qui aufert in sudore panem, quasi qui occidit proximum suum.

34:26 He that taketh away the bread gotten by sweat, is like him that killeth his neighbour.

34:27 Qui effundit sanguinem, et qui fraudem facit mercenario, fratres sunt.

34:27 He that sheddeth blood, and he that defraudeth the laborer of his hire, are brothers.

34:28 Unus ædificans, et unus destruens : quid prodest illis, nisi labor ?

34:28 When one buildeth up, and another pulleth down: what profit have they but the labour?

34:29 Unus orans, et unus maledicens : cujus vocem exaudiet Deus ?

34:29 When one prayeth, and another curseth: whose voice will God hear?

34:30 Qui baptizatur a mortuo, et iterum tangit eum, quid proficit lavatio illius ?

34:30 He that washeth himself after touching the dead, if he toucheth him again, what doth his washing avail?

34:31 Sic homo qui jejunat in peccatis suis, et iterum eadem faciens : quid proficit humiliando se ? orationem illius quis exaudiet ?

34:31 So a man that fasteth for his sins, and doth the same again, what doth his humbling himself profit him? who will hear his prayer?

Chapter 35

35:1 Qui conservat legem multiplicat oblationem.

35:1 He that keepeth the law, multiplieth offerings.

35:2 Sacrificium salutare est attendere mandatis, et discedere ab omni iniquitate.

35:2 It is a wholesome sacrifice to take heed to the commandments, and to depart from all iniquity.

35:3 Et propitiationem litare sacrificii super injustitias : et deprecatio pro peccatis, recedere ab injustitia.

35:3 And to depart from injustice, is to offer a propitiatory sacrifice for injustices, and a begging of pardon for sins.

35:4 Retribuet gratiam qui offert similaginem : et qui facit misericordiam offert sacrificium.

35:4 He shall return thanks, that offereth fine flour: and he that doth mercy, offereth sacrifice.

35:5 Beneplacitum est Domino recedere ab iniquitate : et deprecatio pro peccatis recedere ab injustitia.

35:5 To depart from iniquity is that which pleaseth the Lord, and to depart from injustice, is an entreaty for sins.

35:6 Non apparebis ante conspectum Domini vacuus :

35:6 Thou shalt not appear empty in the sight of the Lord.

35:7 hæc enim omnia propter mandatum Dei fiunt.

35:7 For all these things are to be done because of the commandment of God.

35:8 Oblatio justi impinguat altare, et odor suavitatis est in conspectu Altissimi.

35:8 The oblation of the just maketh the altar fat, and is an odour of sweetness in the sight of the most High.

35:9 Sacrificium justi acceptum est, et memoriam ejus non obliviscetur Dominus.

35:9 The sacrifice of the just is acceptable, and the Lord will not forget the memorial thereof.

35:10 Bono animo gloriam redde Deo, et non minuas primitias manuum tuarum.

35:10 Give glory to God with a good heart: and diminish not the firstfruits of thy hands.

35:11 In omni dato hilarem fac vultum tuum, et in exsultatione sanctifica decimas tuas.

35:11 In every gift shew a cheerful countenance, and sanctify thy tithes with joy.

35:12 Da Altissimo secundum datum ejus, et in bono oculo adinventionem facito manuum tuarum,

35:12 Give to the most High according to what he hath given to thee, and with a good eye do according to the ability of thy hands:

35:13 quoniam Dominus retribuens est, et septies tantum reddet tibi.

35:13 For the Lord maketh recompense, and will give thee seven times as much.

35:14 Noli offerre munera prava, non enim suscipiet illa.

35:14 Do not offer wicked gifts, for such he will not receive.

35:15 Et noli inspicere sacrificum injustum, quoniam Dominus judex est, et non est apud illum gloria personæ.

35:15 And look not upon an unjust sacrifice, for the Lord is judge, and there is not with him respect of person.

35:16 Non accipiet Dominus personam in pauperem, et deprecationem læsi exaudiet.

35:16 The Lord will not accept any person against a poor man, and he will hear the prayer of him that is wronged.

35:17 Non despiciet preces pupilli, nec viduam, si effundat loquelam gemitus.

35:17 He will not despise the prayers of the fatherless: nor the widow, when she poureth out her complaint.

35:18 Nonne lacrimæ viduæ ad maxillam descendunt, et exclamatio ejus super deducentem eas ?

35:18 Do not the widow's tears run down the cheek, and her cry against him that causeth them to fall?

35:19 A maxilla enim ascendunt usque ad cælum, et Dominus exauditor non delectabitur in illis.

35:19 For from the cheek they go up even to heaven, and the Lord that heareth will not be delighted with them.

35:20 Qui adorat Deum in oblectatione suscipietur, et deprecatio illius usque ad nubes propinquabit.

35:20 He that adoreth God with joy, shall be accepted, and his prayer shall approach even to the clouds.

35:21 Oratio humiliantis se nubes penetrabit, et donec propinquet non consolabitur, et non discedet donec Altissimus aspiciat.

35:21 The prayer of him that humbleth himself, shall pierce the clouds: and till it come nigh he will not be comforted: and he will not depart till the most High behold.

35:22 Et Dominus non elongabit : et judicabit justos, et faciet judicium : et Fortissimus non habebit in illis patientiam, ut contribulet dorsum ipsorum :

35:22 And the Lord will not be slack, but will judge for the just, and will do judgment: and the Almighty will not have patience with them, that he may crush their back:

35:23 et gentibus reddet vindictam, donec tollat plenitudinem superborum, et sceptra iniquorum contribulet :

35:23 And he will repay vengeance to the Gentiles, till he have taken away the multitude of the proud, and broken the sceptres of the unjust,

35:24 donec reddat hominibus secundum actus suos, et secundum opera Adæ, et secundum præsumptionem illius :

35:24 Till he have rendered to men according to their deeds: and according to the works of Adam, and according to his presumption,

35:25 donec judicet judicium plebis suæ, et oblectabit justos misericordia sua.

35:25 Till he have judged the cause of his people, and he shall delight the just with his mercy.

35:26 Speciosa misericordia Dei in tempore tribulationis, quasi nubes pluviæ in tempore siccitatis.

35:26 The mercy of God is beautiful in the time of affliction, as a cloud of rain in the time of drought.

Chapter 36

36:1 Miserere nostri, Deus omnium, et respice nos, et ostende nobis lucem miserationum tuarum :

36:1 Have mercy upon us, O God of all, and behold us, and shew us the light of thy mercies:

36:2 et immitte timorem tuum super gentes quæ non exquisierunt te, ut cognoscant quia non est deus nisi tu, et enarrent magnalia tua.

36:2 And send thy fear upon the nations, that have not sought after thee: that they may know that there is no God beside thee, and that they may shew forth thy wonders.

36:3 Alleva manum tuam super gentes alienas, ut videant potentiam tuam.

36:3 Lift up thy hand over the strange nations, that they may see thy power.

36:4 Sicut enim in conspectu eorum sanctificatus es in nobis, sic in conspectu nostro magnificaberis in eis :

36:4 For as thou hast been sanctified in us in their sight, so thou shalt be magnified among them in our presence,

36:5 ut cognoscant te, sicut et nos cognovimus quoniam non est deus præter te, Domine.

36:5 That they may know thee, as we also have known thee, that there is no God beside thee, O Lord.

36:6 Innova signa, et immuta mirabilia.

36:6 Renew thy signs, and work new miracles.

36:7 Glorifica manum et brachium dextrum.

36:7 Glorify thy hand, and thy right arm.

36:8 Excita furorem, et effunde iram.

36:8 Raise up indignation, and pour out wrath.

36:9 Tolle adversarium, et afflige inimicum.

36:9 Take away the adversary, and crush the enemy.

36:10 Festina tempus, et memento finis, ut enarrent mirabilia tua.

36:10 Hasten the time, and remember the end, that they may declare thy wonderful works.

36:11 In ira flammæ devoretur qui salvatur : et qui pessimant plebem tuam inveniant perditionem.

36:11 Let him that escapeth be consumed by the rage of the fire: and let them perish that oppress thy people.

36:12 Contere caput principum inimicorum, dicentium : Non est alius præter nos.

36:12 Crush the head of the princes of the enemies that say: There is no other beside us.

36:13 Congrega omnes tribus Jacob, ut cognoscant quia non est deus nisi tu, et enarrent magnalia tua, et hæreditabis eos sicut ab initio.

36:13 Gather together all the tribes of Jacob: that they may know that there no God besides thee, and may declare thy great works: and thou shalt inherit them as from the beginning.

36:14 Miserere plebi tuæ, super quam invocatum est nomen tuum, et Israël quem coæquasti primogenito tuo.

36:14 Have mercy on thy people, upon whom thy name is invoked: and upon Israel, whom thou hast raised up to be thy firstborn.

36:15 Miserere civitati sanctificationis tuæ, Jerusalem, civitati requiei tuæ.

36:15 Have mercy on Jerusalem, the city which thou hast sanctified, the city of thy rest.

36:16 Reple Sion inenarrabilibus verbis tuis, et gloria tua populum tuum.

36:16 Fill Sion with thy unspeakable words, and thy people with thy glory.

36:17 Da testimonium his qui ab initio creaturæ tuæ sunt, et suscita prædicationes quas locuti sunt in nomine tuo prophetæ priores.

36:17 Give testimony to them that are thy creatures from the beginning, and raise up the prophecies which the former prophets spoke in thy name.

36:18 Da mercedem sustinentibus te, ut prophetæ tui fideles inveniantur : et exaudi orationes servorum tuorum,

36:18 Reward them that patiently wait for thee, that thy prophets may be found faithful: and hear the prayers of thy servants,

36:19 secundum benedictionem Aaron de populo tuo : et dirige nos in viam justitiæ, et sciant omnes qui habitant terram quia tu es Deus conspector sæculorum.

36:19 According to the blessing of Aaron over thy people, and direct us into the way of justice, and let all know that dwell upon the earth, that thou art God the beholder of all ages.

36:20 Omnem escam manducabit venter : et est cibus cibo melior.

36:20 The belly will devour all meat, yet one is better than another.

36:21 Fauces contingunt cibum feræ, et cor sensatum verba mendacia.

36:21 The palate tasteth venison and the wise heart false speeches.

36:22 Cor pravum dabit tristitiam, et homo peritus resistet illi.

36:22 A perverse heart will cause grief, and a man of experience will resist it.

36:23 Omnem masculum excipiet mulier : et est filia melior filia.

36:23 A woman will receive every man: yet one daughter is better than another.

36:24 Species mulieris exhilarat faciem viri sui, et super omnem concupiscentiam hominis superducit desiderium.

36:24 The beauty of a woman cheereth the countenance of her husband, and a man desireth nothing more.

36:25 Si est lingua curationis, est et mitigationis et misericordiæ : non est vir illius secundum filios hominum.

36:25 If she have a tongue that can cure, and likewise mitigate and shew mercy: her husband is not like other men.

36:26 Qui possidet mulierem bonam inchoat possessionem : adjutorium secundum illum est, et columna ut requies.

36:26 He that possesseth a good wife, beginneth a possession: she is a help like to himself, and a pillar of rest.

36:27 Ubi non est sepes, diripietur possessio : et ubi non est mulier, ingemiscit egens.

36:27 Where there is no hedge, the possession shall be spoiled: and where there is no wife, he mourneth that is in want.

36:28 Quis credit ei qui non habet nidum, et deflectens ubicumque obscuraverit, quasi succinctus latro exiliens de civitate in civitatem ?

36:28 Who will trust him that hath no rest, and that lodgeth wheresoever the night taketh him, as a robber well appointed, that skippeth from city to city.

Chapter 37

37:1 Omnis amicus dicet : Et ego amicitiam copulavi : sed est amicus solo nomine amicus. Nonne tristitia inest usque ad mortem ?

37:1 Every friend will say: I also am his friend: but there is a friend, that is only a friend in name. Is not this a grief even to death?

37:2 sodalis autem et amicus ad inimicitiam convertentur.

37:2 But a companion and a friend shall be turned to an enemy.

37:3 O præsumptio nequissima, unde creata es cooperire aridam malitia et dolositate illius ?

37:3 O wicked presumption, whence camest thou to cover the earth with thy malice, and deceitfulness?

37:4 Sodalis amico conjucundatur in oblectationibus, et in tempore tribulationis adversarius erit.

37:4 There is a companion who rejoiceth with his friend in his joys, but in the time of trouble, he will be against him.

37:5 Sodalis amico condolet causa ventris, et contra hostem accipiet scutum.

37:5 There is a companion who condoleth with his friend for his belly's sake, and he will take up a shield against the enemy.

37:6 Non obliviscaris amici tui in animo tuo, et non immemor sis illius in opibus tuis.

37:6 Forget not thy friend in thy mind, and be not unmindful of him in thy riches.

37:7 Noli consiliari cum eo qui tibi insidiatur, et a zelantibus te absconde consilium.

37:7 Consult not with him that layeth a snare for thee, and hide thy counsel from them that envy thee.

37:8 Omnis consiliarius prodit consilium, sed est consiliarius in semetipso.

37:8 Every counsellor giveth out counsel, but there is one that is a counsellor for himself.

37:9 A consiliario serva animam tuam : prius scito quæ sit illius necessitas : et ipse enim animo suo cogitabit :

37:9 Beware of a counsellor. And know before what need he hath: for he will devise to his own mind:

37:10 ne forte mittat sudem in terram, et dicat tibi :

37:10 Lest he thrust a stake into the ground, and say to thee:

37:11 Bona est via tua : et stet e contrario videre quid tibi eveniat.

37:11 Thy way is good; and then stand on the other side to see what shall befall thee.

37:12 Cum viro irreligioso tracta de sanctitate, et cum injusto de justitia, et cum muliere de ea quæ æmulatur, cum timido de bello, cum negotiatore de trajectione, cum emptore de venditione, cum viro livido de gratiis agendis,

37:12 Treat not with a man without religion concerning holiness, nor with an unjust man concerning justice, nor with a woman touching her of whom she is jealous, nor with a coward concerning war, nor with a merchant about traffic, nor with a buyer of selling, nor with an envious man of giving thanks,

37:13 cum impio de pietate, cum inhonesto de honestate, cum operario agrario de omni opere,

37:13 Nor with the ungodly of piety, nor with the dishonest of honesty, nor with the field laborer of every work,

37:14 cum operario annuali de consummatione anni, cum servo pigro de multa operatione. Non attendas his in omni consilio :

37:14 Nor with him that worketh by the year of the finishing of the year, nor with an idle servant of much business: give no heed to these in any matter of counsel.

37:15 sed cum viro sancto assiduus esto, quemcumque cognoveris observantem timorem Dei :

37:15 But be continually with a holy man, whomsoever thou shalt know to observe the fear of God,

37:16 cujus anima est secundum animam tuam, et qui, cum titubaveris in tenebris, condolebit tibi.

37:16 Whose soul is according to thy own soul: and who, when thou shalt stumble in the dark, will be sorry for thee.

37:17 Cor boni consilii statue tecum : non est enim tibi aliud pluris illo.

37:17 And establish within thyself a heart of good counsel: for there is no other thing of more worth to thee than it.

37:18 Anima viri sancti enuntiat aliquando vera, quam septem circumspectores sedentes in excelso ad speculandum.

37:18 The soul of a holy man discovereth sometimes true things, more than seven watchmen that sit in a high place to watch.

37:19 Et in his omnibus deprecare Altissimum, ut dirigat in veritate viam tuam.

37:19 But above all these things pray to the most High, that he may direct thy way in truth.

37:20 Ante omnia opera verbum verax præcedat te, et ante omnem actum consilium stabile.

37:20 In all thy works let the true word go before thee, and steady counsel before every action.

37:21 Verbum nequam immutabit cor : ex quo partes quatuor oriuntur : bonum et malum, vita et mors : et dominatrix illorum est assidua lingua. Est vir astutus multorum eruditor, et animæ suæ inutilis est.

37:21 A wicked word shall change the heart: out of which four manner of things arise, good and evil, life and death: and the tongue is continually the ruler of them. There is a man that is subtle and a teacher of many, and yet is unprofitable to his own soul.

37:22 Vir peritus multos erudivit, et animæ suæ suavis est.

37:22 A skilful man hath taught many, and is sweet to his own soul.

37:23 Qui sophistice loquitur odibilis est : in omni re defraudabitur.

37:23 He that speaketh sophistically, is hateful: he shall be destitute of every thing.

37:24 Non est illi data a Domino gratia, omni enim sapientia defraudatus est.

37:24 Grace is not given him from the Lord: for he is deprived of all wisdom.

37:25 Est sapiens animæ suæ sapiens, et fructus sensus illius laudabilis.

37:25 There is a wise man that is wise to his own soul: and the fruit of his understanding is commendable.

37:26 Vir sapiens plebem suam erudit, et fructus sensus illius fideles sunt.

37:26 A wise man instructeth his own people, and the fruits of his understanding are faithful.

37:27 Vir sapiens implebitur benedictionibus, et videntes illum laudabunt.

37:27 A wise man shall be filled with blessings, and they that see shall praise him.

37:28 Vita viri in numero dierum : dies autem Israël innumerabiles sunt.

37:28 The life of a man is in the number of his days: but the days of Israel are innumerable.

37:29 Sapiens in populo hæreditabit honorem, et nomen illius erit vivens in æternum.

37:29 A wise man shall inherit honour among his people, and his name shall live for ever.

37:30 Fili, in vita tua tenta animam tuam, et si fuerit nequam non des illi potestatem :

37:30 My son, prove thy soul in thy life: and if it be wicked, give it no power:

37:31 non enim omnia omnibus expediunt, et non omni animæ omne genus placet.

37:31 For all things are not expedient for all, and every kind pleaseth not every soul.

37:32 Noli avidus esse in omni epulatione, et non te effundas super omnem escam :

37:32 Be not greedy in any feasting, and pour not out thyself upon any meat:

37:33 in multis enim escis erit infirmitas, et aviditas appropinquabit usque ad choleram.

37:33 For in many meats there will be sickness, and greediness will turn to choler.

37:34 Propter crapulam multi obierunt : qui autem abstinens est adjiciet vitam.

37:34 By surfeiting many have perished, but he that is temperate, shall prolong life.

Chapter 38

38:1 Honora medicum propter necessitatem : etenim illum creavit Altissimus.

38:1 Honour the physician for the need thou hast of him: for the most High hath created him.

38:2 A Deo est enim omnis medela, et a rege accipiet donationem.

38:2 For all healing is from God, and he shall receive gifts of the king.

38:3 Disciplina medici exaltabit caput illius, et in conspectu magnatorum collaudabitur.

38:3 The skill of the physician shall lift up his head, and in the sight of great men he shall be praised.

38:4 Altissimus creavit de terra medicamenta, et vir prudens non abhorrebit illa.

38:4 The most High hath created medicines out of the earth, and a wise man will not abhor them.

38:5 Nonne a ligno indulcata est aqua amara ?

38:5 Was not bitter water made sweet with wood?

38:6 Ad agnitionem hominum virtus illorum : et dedit hominibus scientiam Altissimus, honorari in mirabilibus suis.

38:6 The virtue of these things is come to the knowledge of men, and the most High hath given knowledge to men, that he may be honoured in his wonders.

38:7 In his curans mitigabit dolorem : et unguentarius faciet pigmenta suavitatis, et unctiones conficiet sanitatis : et non consummabuntur opera ejus.

38:7 By these he shall cure and shall allay their pains, and of these the apothecary shall make sweet confections, and shall make up ointments of health, and of his works there shall be no end.

38:8 Pax enim Dei super faciem terræ.

38:8 For the peace of God is over all the face of the earth.

38:9 Fili, in tua infirmitate ne despicias teipsum : sed ora Dominum, et ipse curabit te.

38:9 My son, in thy sickness neglect not thyself, but pray to the Lord, and he shall heal thee.

38:10 Averte a delicto, et dirige manus, et ab omni delicto munda cor tuum.

38:10 Turn away from sin and order thy hands aright, and cleanse thy heart from all offence.

38:11 Da suavitatem et memoriam similaginis, et impingua oblationem, et da locum medico :

38:11 Give a sweet savour, and a memorial of fine flour, and make a fat offering, and then give place to the physician.

38:12 etenim illum Dominus creavit, et non discedat a te, quia opera ejus sunt necessaria.

38:12 For the Lord created him: and let him not depart from thee, for his works are necessary.

38:13 Est enim tempus quando in manus illorum incurras :

38:13 For there is a time when thou must fall into their hands:

38:14 ipsi vero Dominum deprecabuntur, ut dirigat requiem eorum, et sanitatem, propter conversationem illorum.

38:14 And they shall beseech the Lord, that he would prosper what they give for ease and remedy, for their conversation.

38:15 Qui delinquit in conspectu ejus qui fecit eum, incidet in manus medici.

38:15 He that sinneth in the sight of his Maker, shall fall into the hands of the physician.

38:16 Fili, in mortuum produc lacrimas, et quasi dira passus incipe plorare : et secundum judicium contege corpus illius, et non despicias sepulturam illius.

38:16 My son, shed tears over the dead, and begin to lament as if thou hadst suffered some great harm, and according to judgment cover his body, and neglect not his burial.

38:17 Propter delaturam autem amare fer luctum illius uno die, et consolare propter tristitiam :

38:17 And for fear of being ill spoken of weep bitterly for a day, and then comfort thyself in thy sadness.

38:18 et fac luctum secundum meritum ejus uno die, vel duobus, propter detractionem :

38:18 And make mourning for him according to his merit for a day, or two, for fear of detraction.

38:19 a tristitia enim festinat mors, et cooperit virtutem, et tristitia cordis flectit cervicem.

38:19 For of sadness cometh death, and it overwhelmeth the strength, and the sorrow of the heart boweth down the neck.

38:20 In abductione permanet tristitia, et substantia inopis secundum cor ejus.

38:20 In withdrawing aside sorrow remaineth: and the substance of the poor is according to his heart.

38:21 Ne dederis in tristitia cor tuum, sed repelle eam a te, et memento novissimorum.

38:21 Give not up thy heart to sadness, but drive it from thee: and remember the latter end.

38:22 Noli oblivisci, neque enim est conversio : et huic nihil proderis, et teipsum pessimabis.

38:22 Forget it not: for there is no returning, and thou shalt do him no good, and shalt hurt thyself.

38:23 Memor esto judicii mei : sic enim erit et tuum : mihi heri, et tibi hodie.

38:23 Remember my judgment: for thine also shall be so: yesterday for me, and to day for thee.

38:24 In requie mortui requiescere fac memoriam ejus, et consolare illum in exitu spiritus sui.

38:24 When the dead is at rest, let his remembrance rest, and comfort him in the departing of his spirit.

38:25 Sapientia scribæ in tempore vacuitatis, et qui minoratur actu sapientiam percipiet, qua sapientia replebitur.

38:25 The wisdom of a scribe cometh by his time of leisure: and he that is less in action, shall receive wisdom.

38:26 Qui tenet aratrum, et qui gloriatur in jaculo, stimulo boves agitat, et conversatur in operibus eorum, et enarratio ejus in filiis taurorum.

38:26 With what wisdom shall he be furnished that holdeth the plough, and that glorieth in the goad, that driveth the oxen therewith, and is occupied in their labours, and his whole talk is about the offspring of bulls?

38:27 Cor suum dabit ad versandos sulcos, et vigilia ejus in sagina vaccarum.

38:27 He shall give his mind to turn up furrows, and his care is to give the kine fodder.

38:28 Sic omnis faber et architectus, qui noctem tamquam diem transigit : qui sculpit signacula sculptilia, et assiduitas ejus variat picturam : cor suum dabit in similitudinem picturæ, et vigilia sua perficiet opus.

38:28 So every craftsman and workmaster that laboureth night and day, he who maketh graven seals, and by his continual diligence varieth the figure: he shall give his mind to the resemblance of the picture, and by his watching shall finish the work.

38:29 Sic faber ferrarius sedens juxta incudem, et considerans opus ferri : vapor ignis uret carnes ejus, et in calore fornacis concertatur.

38:29 So doth the smith sitting by the anvil and considering the iron work. The vapour of the fire wasteth his flesh, and he fighteth with the heat of the furnace.

38:30 Vox mallei innovat aurem ejus, et contra similitudinem vasis oculus ejus.

38:30 The noise of the hammer is always in his ears, and his eye is upon the pattern of the vessel he maketh.

38:31 Cor suum dabit in consummationem operum, et vigilia sua ornabit in perfectionem.

38:31 He setteth his mind to finish his work, and his watching to polish them to perfection.

38:32 Sic figulus sedens ad opus suum, convertens pedibus suis rotam, qui in sollicitudine positus est semper propter opus suum, et in numero est omnis operatio ejus.

38:32 So doth the potter sitting at his work, turning the wheel about with his feet, who is always carefully set to his work, and maketh all his work by number:

38:33 In brachio suo formabit lutum, et ante pedes suos curvabit virtutem suam.

38:33 He fashioneth the clay with his arm, and boweth down his strength before his feet:

38:34 Cor suum dabit ut consummet linitionem, et vigilia sua mundabit fornacem.

38:34 He shall give his mind to finish the glazing, and his watching to make clean the furnace.

38:35 Omnes hi in manibus suis speraverunt, et unusquisque in arte sua sapiens est.

38:35 All these trust to their hands, and every one is wise in his own art.

38:36 Sine his omnibus non ædificatur civitas,

38:36 Without these a city is not built.

38:37 et non inhabitabunt, nec inambulabunt, et in ecclesiam non transilient.

38:37 And they shall not dwell, nor walk about therein, and they shall not go up into the assembly.

38:38 Super sellam judicis non sedebunt, et testamentum judicii non intelligent, neque palam facient disciplinam et judicium, et in parabolis non invenientur :

38:38 Upon the judges' seat they shall not sit, and the ordinance of judgment they shall not understand, neither shall they declare discipline and judgment, and they shall not be found where parables are spoken:

38:39 sed creaturam ævi confirmabunt : et deprecatio illorum in operatione artis, accomodantes animam suam, et conquirentes in lege Altissimi.

38:39 But they shall strengthen the state of the world, and their prayer shall be in the work of their craft, applying their soul, and searching in the law of the most High.

Chapter 39

39:1 Sapientiam omnium antiquorum exquiret sapiens, et in prophetis vacabit.

39:1 The wise man will seek out the wisdom of all the ancients, and will be occupied in the prophets.

39:2 Narrationem virorum nominatorum conservabit, et in versutias parabolarum simul introibit.

39:2 He will keep the sayings of renowned men, and will enter withal into the subtilties of parables.

39:3 Occulta proverbiorum exquiret, et in absconditis parabolarum conversabitur.

39:3 He will search out the hidden meanings of proverbs, and will be conversant in the secrets of parables.

39:4 In medio magnatorum ministrabit, et in conspectu præsidis apparebit.

39:4 He shall serve among great men, and appear before the governor.

39:5 In terram alienigenarum gentium pertransiet : bona enim et mala in hominibus tentabit.

39:5 He shall pass into strange countries: for he shall try good and evil among men.

39:6 Cor suum tradet ad vigilandum diluculo ad Dominum, qui fecit illum, et in conspectu Altissimi deprecabitur.

39:6 He will give his heart to resort early to the Lord that made him, and he will pray in the sight of the most High.

39:7 Aperiet os suum in oratione, et pro delictis suis deprecabitur.

39:7 He will open his mouth in prayer, and will make supplication for his sins.

39:8 Si enim Dominus magnus voluerit, spiritu intelligentiæ replebit illum :

39:8 For if it shall please the great Lord, he will fill him with the spirit of understanding:

39:9 et ipse tamquam imbres mittet eloquia sapientiæ suæ, et in oratione confitebitur Domino :

39:9 And he will pour forth the words of his wisdom as showers, and in his prayer he will confess to the Lord.

39:10 et ipse diriget consilium ejus, et disciplinam, et in absconditis suis consiliabitur.

39:10 And he shall direct his counsel, and his knowledge, and in his secrets shall he meditate.

39:11 Ipse palam faciet disciplinam doctrinæ suæ, et in lege testamenti Domini gloriabitur.

39:11 He shall shew forth the discipline he hath learned, and shall glory in the law of the covenant of the Lord.

39:12 Collaudabunt multi sapientiam ejus, et usque in sæculum non delebitur.

39:12 Many shall praise his wisdom, and it shall never be forgotten.

39:13 Non recedet memoria ejus, et nomen ejus requiretur a generatione in generationem.

39:13 The memory of him shall not depart away, and his name shall be in request from generation to generation.

39:14 Sapientiam ejus enarrabunt gentes, et laudem ejus enuntiabit ecclesia.

39:14 Nations shall declare his wisdom, and the church shall shew forth his praise.

39:15 Si permanserit, nomen derelinquet plus quam mille : et si requieverit, proderit illi.

39:15 If he continue, he shall leave a name above a thousand: and if he rest, it shall be to his advantage.

39:16 Adhuc consiliabor ut enarrem : ut furore enim repletus sum.

39:16 I will yet meditate that I may declare: for I am filled as with a holy transport.

39:17 In voce dicit : Obaudite me, divini fructus, et quasi rosa plantata super rivos aquarum fructificate.

39:17 By a voice he saith: Hear me, ye divine offspring, and bud forth as the rose planted by the brooks of waters.

39:18 Quasi Libanus odorem suavitatis habete.

39:18 Give ye a sweet odour as frankincense.

39:19 Florete flores quasi lilium : et date odorem, et frondete in gratiam : et collaudate canticum, et benedicite Dominum in operibus suis.

39:19 Send forth flowers, as the lily, and yield a smell, and bring forth leaves in grace, and praise with canticles, and bless the Lord in his works.

39:20 Date nomini ejus magnificentiam, et confitemini illi in voce labiorum vestrorum, et in canticis labiorum, et citharis : et sic dicetis in confessione :

39:20 Magnify his name, and give glory to him with the voice of your lips, and with the canticles of your mouths, and with harps, and in praising him, you shall say in this manner:

39:21 Opera Domini universa bona valde.

39:21 All the works of the Lord are exceeding good.

39:22 In verbo ejus stetit aqua sicut congeries : et in sermone oris illius sicut exceptoria aquarum :

39:22 At his word the waters stood as a heap: and at the words of his mouth the receptacles of waters:

39:23 quoniam in præcepto ipsius placor fit, et non est minoratio in salute ipsius.

39:23 For at his commandment favour is shewn, and there is no diminishing of his salvation.

39:24 Opera omnis carnis coram illo, et non est quidquam absconditum ab oculis ejus.

39:24 The works of all flesh are before him, and there is nothing hid from his eyes.

39:25 A sæculo usque in sæculum respicit, et nihil est mirabile in conspectu ejus.

39:25 He seeth from eternity to eternity, and there is nothing wonderful before him.

39:26 Non est dicere : Quid est hoc, aut quid est istud ? omnia enim in tempore suo quærentur.

39:26 There is no saying: What is this, or what is that? for all things shall be sought in their time.

39:27 Benedictio illius quasi fluvius inundavit.

39:27 His blessing hath overflowed like a river.

39:28 Quomodo cataclysmus aridam inebriavit, sic ira ipsius gentes quæ non exquisierunt eum hæreditabit.

39:28 And as a flood hath watered the earth; so shall his wrath inherit the nations, that have not sought after him.

39:29 Quomodo convertit aquas in siccitatem, et siccata est terra, et viæ illius viis illorum directæ sunt, sic peccatoribus offensiones in ira ejus.

39:29 Even as he turned the waters into a dry land, and the earth was made dry: and his ways were made plain for their journey: so to sinners they are stumblingblocks in his wrath.

39:30 Bona bonis creata sunt ab initio : sic nequissimis bona et mala.

39:30 Good things were created for the good from the beginning, so for the wicked, good and evil things.

39:31 Initium necessariæ rei vitæ hominum, aqua, ignis, et ferrum, sal, lac, et panis similagineus, et mel, et botrus uvæ, et oleum, et vestimentum.

39:31 The principal things necessary for the life of men, are water, fire, and iron, salt, milk, and bread of flour, and honey, and the cluster of the grape, and oil, and clothing.

39:32 Hæc omnia sanctis in bona, sic et impiis et peccatoribus in mala convertentur.

39:32 All these things shall be for good to the holy, so to the sinners and the ungodly they shall be turned into evil.

39:33 Sunt spiritus qui ad vindictam creati sunt, et in furore suo confirmaverunt tormenta sua.

39:33 There are spirits that are created for vengeance, and in their fury they lay on grievous torments.

39:34 In tempore consummationis effundent virtutem, et furorem ejus qui fecit illos placabunt.

39:34 In the time of destruction they shall pour out their force: and they shall appease the wrath of him that made them.

39:35 Ignis, grando, fames, et mors, omnia hæc ad vindictam creata sunt :

39:35 Fire, hail, famine, and death, all these were created for vengeance.

39:36 bestiarum dentes, et scorpii, et serpentes, et rhomphæa vindicans in exterminium impios.

39:36 The teeth of beasts, and scorpions, and serpents, and the sword taking vengeance upon the ungodly unto destruction.

39:37 In mandatis ejus epulabuntur : et super terram in necessitatem præparabuntur, et in temporibus suis non præterient verbum.

39:37 In his commandments they shall feast, and they shall be ready upon earth when need is, and when their time is come they shall not transgress his word.

39:38 Propterea ab initio confirmatus sum, et consiliatus sum, et cogitavi, et scripta dimisi.

39:38 Therefore from the beginning I was resolved, and I have meditated, and thought on these things and left them in writing,

39:39 Omnia opera Domini bona, et omne opus hora sua subministrabit.

39:39 All the works of the Lord are good, and he will furnish every work in due time.

39:40 Non est dicere : Hoc illo nequius est : omnia enim in tempore suo comprobabuntur.

39:40 It is not to be said: This is worse than that: for all shall be well approved in their time.

39:41 Et nunc in omni corde et ore collaudate, et benedicite nomen Domini.

39:41 Now therefore with the whole heart and mouth praise ye him, and bless the name of the Lord.

Chapter 40

40:1 Occupatio magna creata est omnibus hominibus, et jugum grave super filios Adam, a die exitus de ventre matris eorum usque in diem sepulturæ in matrem omnium.

40:1 Great labour is created for all men, and a heavy yoke is upon the children of Adam from the day of their coming out of their mother's womb, until the day of their burial into the mother of all.

40:2 Cogitationes eorum, et timores cordis, adinventio exspectationis, et dies finitionis,

40:2 Their thoughts, and fears of the heart, their imagination of things to come, and the day of their end:

40:3 a residente super sedem gloriosam, usque ad humiliatum in terra et cinere :

40:3 From him that sitteth on a glorious throne, unto him that is humbled in earth and ashes:

40:4 ab eo qui utitur hyacintho et portat coronam, usque ad eum qui operitur lino crudo : furor, zelus, tumultus, fluctuatio, et timor mortis, iracundia perseverans, et contentio :

40:4 From him that weareth purple, and beareth the crown, even to him that is covered with rough linen: wrath, envy, trouble, unquietness, and the fear of death, continual anger, and strife,

40:5 et in tempore refectionis in cubili, somnus noctis immutat scientiam ejus.

40:5 And in the time of rest upon his bed, the sleep of the night changeth his knowledge.

40:6 Modicum tamquam nihil in requie, et ab eo in somnis, quasi in die respectus.

40:6 A little and as nothing is his rest, and afterward in sleep, as in the day of keeping watch.

40:7 Conturbatus est in visu cordis sui, tamquam qui evaserit in die belli : in tempore salutis suæ exsurrexit, et admirans ad nullum timorem :

40:7 He is troubled in the vision of his heart, as if he had escaped in the day of battle. In the time of his safety he rose up, and wondereth that there is no fear.

40:8 cum omni carne, ab homine usque ad pecus, et super peccatores septuplum.

40:8 Such things happen to all flesh, from man even to beast, and upon sinners are sevenfold more.

40:9 Ad hæc mors, sanguis, contentio, et rhomphæa, oppressiones, fames, et contritio, et flagella :

40:9 Moreover, death, and bloodshed, strife, and sword, oppressions, famine, and affliction, and scourges:

40:10 super iniquos creata sunt hæc omnia : et propter illos factus est cataclysmus.

40:10 All these things are created for the wicked, and for their sakes came the flood.

40:11 Omnia quæ de terra sunt in terram convertentur, et omnes aquæ in mare revertentur.

40:11 All things that are of the earth, shall return to the earth again, and all waters shall return to the sea.

40:12 Omne munus et iniquitas delebitur, et fides in sæculum stabit.

40:12 All bribery, and injustice shall be blotted out, and fidelity shall stand for ever.

40:13 Substantiæ injustorum sicut fluvius siccabuntur, et sicut tonitruum magnum in pluvia personabunt.

40:13 The riches of the unjust shall be dried up like a river, and shall pass away with a noise like a great thunder in rain.

40:14 In aperiendo manus suas lætabitur : sic prævaricatores in consummatione tabescent.

40:14 While he openeth his hands he shall rejoice: but transgressors shall pine away in the end.

40:15 Nepotes impiorum non multiplicabunt ramos : et radices immundæ super cacumen petræ sonant.

40:15 The offspring of the ungodly shall not bring forth many branches, and make a noise as unclean roots upon the top of a rock.

40:16 Super omnem aquam viriditas, et ad oram fluminis ante omne fœnum evelletur.

40:16 The weed growing over every water, and at the bank of the river, shall be pulled up before all grass.

40:17 Gratia sicut paradisus in benedictionibus, et misericordia in sæculum permanet.

40:17 Grace is like a paradise in blessings, and mercy remaineth for ever.

40:18 Vita sibi sufficientis operarii condulcabitur, et in ea invenies thesaurum.

40:18 The life of a laborer that is content with what he hath, shall be sweet, and in it thou shalt find a treasure.

40:19 Filii et ædificatio civitatis confirmabit nomen : et super hæc mulier immaculata computabitur.

40:19 Children, and the building of a city shall establish a name, but a blameless wife shall be counted above them both.

40:20 Vinum et musica lætificant cor : et super utraque dilectio sapientiæ.

40:20 Wine and music rejoice the heart, but the love of wisdom is above them both.

40:21 Tibiæ et psalterium suavem faciunt melodiam : et super utraque lingua suavis.

40:21 The flute and the psaltery make a sweet melody, but a pleasant tongue is above them both.

40:22 Gratiam et speciem desiderabit oculus tuus : et super hæc virides sationes.

40:22 Thy eye desireth favour and beauty, but more than these green sown fields.

40:23 Amicus et sodalis in tempore convenientes, et super utrosque mulier cum viro.

40:23 A friend and companion meeting together in season, but above them both is a wife with her husband.

40:24 Fratres in adjutorium in tempore tribulationis : et super eos misericordia liberabit.

40:24 Brethren are a help in the time of trouble, but mercy shall deliver more than they.

40:25 Aurum et argentum est constitutio pedum : et super utrumque consilium beneplacitum.

40:25 Gold and silver make the feet stand sure: but wise counsel is above them both.

40:26 Facultates et virtutes exaltant cor, et super hæc timor Domini.

40:26 Riches and strength lift up the heart: but above these is the fear of the Lord.

40:27 Non est in timore Domini minoratio : et non est in eo inquirere adjutorium.

40:27 There is no want in the fear of the Lord, and it needeth not to seek for help.

40:28 Timor Domini sicut paradisus benedictionis, et super omnem gloriam operuerunt illum.

40:28 The fear of the Lord is like a paradise of blessing, and they have covered it above all glory.

40:29 Fili, in tempore vitæ tuæ ne indigeas : melius est enim mori quam indigere.

40:29 My son, in thy lifetime be not indigent: for it is better to die than to want.

40:30 Vir respiciens in mensam alienam, non est vita ejus in cogitatione victus : alit enim animam suam cibis alienis :

40:30 The life of him that looketh toward another man's table is not to be counted a life: for he feedeth his soul with another man's meat.

40:31 vir autem disciplinatus et eruditus custodiet se.

40:31 But a man, well instructed and taught, will look to himself.

40:32 In ore imprudentis condulcabitur inopia, et in ventre ejus ignis ardebit.

40:32 Begging will be sweet in the mouth of the unwise, but in his belly there shall burn a fire.

Chapter 41

41:1 O mors, quam amara est memoria tua homini pacem habenti in substantiis suis :

41:1 O death, how bitter is the remembrance of thee to a man that hath peace in his possessions!

41:2 viro quieto, et cujus viæ directæ sunt in omnibus, et adhuc valenti accipere cibum !

41:2 To a man that is at rest, and whose ways are prosperous in all things, and that is yet able to take meat!

41:3 O mors, bonum est judicium tuum homini indigenti, et qui minoratur viribus,

41:3 O death thy sentence is welcome to the man that is in need, and to him whose strength faileth:

41:4 defecto ætate, et cui de omnibus cura est, et incredibili, qui perdit patientiam !

41:4 Who is in a decrepit age, and that is in care about all things, and to the distrustful that loseth patience!

41:5 Noli metuere judicium mortis : memento quæ ante te fuerunt, et quæ superventura sunt tibi : hoc judicium a Domino omni carni.

41:5 Fear not the sentence of death. Remember what things have been before thee, and what shall come after thee: this sentence is from the Lord upon all flesh.

41:6 Et quid superveniet tibi in beneplacito Altissimi ? sive decem, sive centum, sive mille anni :

41:6 And what shall come upon thee by the good pleasure of the most High? whether ten, or a hundred, or a thousand years.

41:7 non est enim in inferno accusatio vitæ.

41:7 For among the dead there is no accusing of life.

41:8 Filii abominationum fiunt filii peccatorum, et qui conversantur secus domos impiorum.

41:8 The children of sinners become children of abominations, and they that converse near the houses of the ungodly.

41:9 Filiorum peccatorum periet hæreditas, et cum semine illorum assiduitas opprobrii.

41:9 The inheritance of the children of sinners shall perish, and with their posterity shall be a perpetual reproach.

41:10 De patre impio queruntur filii, quoniam propter illum sunt in opprobrio.

41:10 The children will complain of an ungodly father, because for his sake they are in reproach.

41:11 Væ vobis, viri impii, qui dereliquistis legem Domini Altissimi !

41:11 Woe to you, ungodly men, who have forsaken the law of the most high Lord.

41:12 Et si nati fueritis, in maledictione nascemini : et si mortui fueritis, in maledictione erit pars vestra.

41:12 And if you be born, you shall be born in malediction: and if you die, in malediction shall be your portion.

41:13 Omnia quæ de terra sunt in terram convertentur : sic impii a maledicto in perditionem.

41:13 All things that are of the earth, shall return into the earth: so the ungodly shall from malediction to destruction.

41:14 Luctus hominum in corpore ipsorum : nomen autem impiorum delebitur.

41:14 The mourning of men is about their body, but the name of the ungodly shall be blotted out.

41:15 Curam habe de bono nomine : hoc enim magis permanebit tibi quam mille thesauri pretiosi et magni.

41:15 Take care of a good name: for this shall continue with thee, more than a thousand treasures precious and great.

41:16 Bonæ vitæ numerus dierum : bonum autem nomen permanebit in ævum.

41:16 A good life hath its number of days: but a good name shall continue for ever.

41:17 Disciplinam in pace conservate, filii : sapientia enim abscondita, et thesaurus invisus, quæ utilitas in utrisque ?

41:17 My children, keep discipline in peace: for wisdom that is hid, and a treasure that is not seen, what profit is there in them both?

41:18 Melior est homo qui abscondit stultitiam suam, quam homo qui abscondit sapientiam suam.

41:18 Better is the man that hideth his folly, than the man that hideth his wisdom.

41:19 Verumtamen reveremini in his quæ procedunt de ore meo :

41:19 Wherefore have a shame of these things I am now going to speak of.

41:20 non est enim bonum omnem reverentiam observare, et non omnia omnibus bene placent in fide.

41:20 For it is not good to keep all shamefacedness: and all things do not please all men in opinion.

41:21 Erubescite a patre et a matre de fornicatione : et a præsidente et a potente de mendacio :

41:21 Be ashamed of fornication before father and mother: and of a lie before a governor and a man in power:

41:22 a principe et a judice de delicto : a synagoga et plebe de iniquitate :

41:22 Of an offence before a prince, and a judge: of iniquity before a congregation and a people:

41:23 a socio et amico de injustitia, et de loco in quo habitas :

41:23 Of injustice before a companion and friend: and in regard to the place where thou dwellest,

41:24 de furto, de veritate Dei, et testamento : de discubitu in panibus, et ab obfuscatione dati et accepti :

41:24 Of theft, and of the truth of God, and the covenant: of leaning with thy elbow over meat, and of deceit in giving and taking:

41:25 a salutantibus de silentio, a respectu mulieris fornicariæ, et ab aversione vultus cognati.

41:25 Of silence before them that salute thee: of looking upon a harlot: and of turning away thy face from thy kinsman.

41:26 Ne avertas faciem a proximo tuo, et ab auferendo partem et non restituendo.

41:26 Turn not away thy face from thy neighbour, and of taking away a portion and not restoring.

41:27 Ne respicias mulierem alieni viri, et ne scruteris ancillam ejus, neque steteris ad lectum ejus.

41:27 Gaze not upon another man's wife, and be not inquisitive after his handmaid, and approach not her bed.

41:28 Ab amicis de sermonibus improperii : et cum dederis, ne improperes.

41:28 Be ashamed of upbraiding speeches before friends: and after thou hast given, upbraid not.

Chapter 42

42:1 Non duplices sermonem auditus de revelatione sermonis absconditi : et eris vere sine confusione, et invenies gratiam in conspectu omnium hominum. Ne pro his omnibus confundaris, et ne accipias personam ut delinquas :

42:1 Repeat not the word which thou hast heard, and disclose not the thing that is secret; so shalt thou be truly without confusion, and shalt find favour before all men: be not ashamed of any of these things, and accept no person to sin thereby:

42:2 de lege Altissimi, et testamento, et de judicio justificare impium,

42:2 Of the law of the most High, and of his covenant, and of judgment to justify the ungodly:

42:3 de verbo sociorum et viatorum, et de datione hæreditatis amicorum,

42:3 Of the affair of companions and travellers, and of the gift of the inheritance of friends:

42:4 de æqualitate stateræ et ponderum, de acquisitione multorum et paucorum,

42:4 Of exactness of balance and weights, of getting much or little:

42:5 de corruptione emptionis et negotiatorum, et de multa disciplina filiorum, et servo pessimo latus sanguinare.

42:5 Of the corruption of buying, and of merchants, and of much correction of children, and to make the side of a wicked slave to bleed.

42:6 Super mulierem nequam bonum est signum.

42:6 Sure keeping is good over a wicked wife.

42:7 Ubi manus multæ sunt, claude : et quodcumque trades, numera et appende : datum vero et acceptum omne describe.

42:7 Where there are many hands, shut up, and deliver all things in number, and weight: and put all in writing that thou givest out or receivest in.

42:8 De disciplina insensati et fatui, et de senioribus qui judicantur ab adolescentibus : et eris eruditus in omnibus, et probabilis in conspectu omnium vivorum.

42:8 Be not ashamed to inform the unwise and foolish, and the aged, that are judged by young men: and thou shalt be well instructed in all things, and well approved in the sight of all men living.

42:9 Filia patris abscondita est vigilia, et sollicitudo ejus aufert somnum : ne forte in adolescentia sua adulta efficiatur, et cum viro commorata odibilis fiat :

42:9 The father waketh for the daughter when no man knoweth, and the care for her taketh away his sleep, when she is young, lest she pass away the flower of her age, and when she is married, lest she should be hateful:

42:10 nequando polluatur in virginitate sua, et in paternis suis gravida inveniatur : ne forte cum viro commorata transgrediatur, aut certe sterilis efficiatur.

42:10 In her virginity, lest she should be corrupted, and be found with child in her father's house: and having a husband, lest she should misbehave herself, or at the least become barren.

42:11 Super filiam luxuriosam confirma custodiam, nequando faciat te in opprobrium venire inimicis, a detractione in civitate, et objectione plebis, et confundat te in multitudine populi.

42:11 Keep a sure watch over a shameless daughter: lest at anytime she make thee become a laughingstock to thy enemies, and a byword in the city, and a reproach among the people, and she make thee ashamed before all the multitude.

42:12 Omni homini noli intendere in specie, et in medio mulierum noli commorari :

42:12 Behold not everybody's beauty: and tarry not among women.

42:13 de vestimentis enim procedit tinea, et a muliere iniquitas viri.

42:13 For from garments cometh a moth, and from a woman the iniquity of a man.

42:14 Melior est enim iniquitas viri quam mulier benefaciens, et mulier confundens in opprobrium.

42:14 For better is the iniquity of a man, than a woman doing a good turn, and a woman bringing shame and reproach.

42:15 Memor ero igitur operum Domini, et quæ vidi annuntiabo. In sermonibus Domini opera ejus.

42:15 I will now remember the works of the Lord, and I will declare the things I have seen. By the words of the Lord are his works.

42:16 Sol illuminans per omnia respexit, et gloria Domini plenum est opus ejus.

42:16 The sun giving light hath looked upon all things, and full of the glory of the Lord is his work.

42:17 Nonne Dominus fecit sanctos enarrare omnia mirabilia sua, quæ confirmavit Dominus omnipotens stabiliri in gloria sua ?

42:17 Hath not the Lord made the saints to declare all his wonderful works, which the Lord Almighty hath firmly settled to be established for his glory?

42:18 Abyssum et cor hominum investigavit, et in astutia eorum excogitavit.

42:18 He hath searched out the deep, and the heart of men: and considered their crafty devices.

42:19 Cognovit enim Dominus omnem scientiam, et inspexit in signum ævi, annuntians quæ præterierunt et quæ superventura sunt, revelans vestigia occultorum.

42:19 For the Lord knoweth all knowledge, and hath beheld the signs of the world, he declareth the things that are past, and the things that are to come, and revealeth the traces of hidden things.

42:20 Non præterit illum omnis cogitatus, et non abscondit se ab eo ullus sermo.

42:20 No thought escapeth him, and no word can hide itself from him.

42:21 Magnalia sapientiæ suæ decoravit, qui est ante sæculum et usque in sæculum : neque adjectum est,

42:21 He hath beautified the glorious works of his wisdom: and he is from eternity to eternity, and to him nothing may be added,

42:22 neque minuitur, et non eget alicujus consilio.

42:22 Nor can he be diminished, and he hath no need of any counsellor.

42:23 Quam desiderabilia omnia opera ejus ! et tamquam scintilla quæ est considerare !

42:23 O how desirable are all his works, and what we can know is but as a spark!

42:24 Omnia hæc vivunt, et manent in sæculum, et in omni necessitate omnia obaudiunt ei.

42:24 All these things live, and remain for ever, and for every use all things obey him.

42:25 Omnia duplicia, unum contra unum, et non fecit quidquam deesse.

42:25 All things are double, one against another, and he hath made nothing defective.

42:26 Uniuscujusque confirmavit bona : et quis satiabitur videns gloriam ejus ?

42:26 He hath established the good things of every one. And who shall be filled with beholding his glory?

Chapter 43

43:1 Altitudinis firmamentum pulchritudo ejus est, species cæli in visione gloriæ.

43:1 The firmament on high is his beauty, the beauty of heaven with its glorious shew.

43:2 Sol in aspectu annuntians in exitu, vas admirabile, opus Excelsi.

43:2 The sun when he appeareth shewing forth at his rising, an admirable instrument, the work of the most High.

43:3 In meridiano exurit terram, et in conspectu ardoris ejus quis poterit sustinere ? fornacem custodiens in operibus ardoris :

43:3 At noon he burneth the earth, and who can abide his burning heat? As one keeping a furnace in the works of heat:

43:4 tripliciter sol exurens montes, radios igneos exsufflans, et refulgens radiis suis obcæcat oculos.

43:4 The sun three times as much, burneth the mountains, breathing out fiery vapours, and shining with his beams, he blindeth the eyes.

43:5 Magnus Dominus qui fecit illum, et in sermonibus ejus festinavit iter.

43:5 Great is the Lord that made him, and at his words he hath hastened his course.

43:6 Et luna in omnibus in tempore suo, ostensio temporis, et signum ævi.

43:6 And the moon in all in her season, is for a declaration of times and a sign of the world.

43:7 A luna signum diei festi : luminare quod minuitur in consummatione.

43:7 From the moon is the sign of the festival day, a light that decreaseth in her perfection.

43:8 Mensis secundum nomen ejus est, crescens mirabiliter in consummatione.

43:8 The month is called after her name, increasing wonderfully in her perfection.

43:9 Vas castrorum in excelsis, in firmamento cæli resplendens gloriose.

43:9 Being an instrument of the armies on high, shining gloriously in the firmament of heaven.

43:10 Species cæli gloria stellarum : mundum illuminans in excelsis Dominus.

43:10 The glory of the stars is the beauty of heaven; the Lord enlighteneth the world on high.

43:11 In verbis Sancti stabunt ad judicium, et non deficient in vigiliis suis.

43:11 By the words of the holy one they stand in judgment, and shall never fall in their watches.

43:12 Vide arcum, et benedic eum qui fecit illum : valde speciosus est in splendore suo.

43:12 Look upon the rainbow, and bless him that made it: it is very beautiful in its brightness.

43:13 Gyravit cælum in circuitu gloriæ suæ : manus Excelsi aperuerunt illum.

43:13 It encompasseth the heaven about with the circle of its glory, the hands of the most High have displayed it.

43:14 Imperio suo acceleravit nivem, et accelerat coruscationes emittere judicii sui.

43:14 By his commandment he maketh the snow to fall apace, and sendeth forth swiftly the lightnings of his judgment.

43:15 Propterea aperti sunt thesauri, et evolaverunt nebulæ sicut aves.

43:15 Through this are the treasures opened, and the clouds fly out like birds.

43:16 In magnitudine sua posuit nubes, et confracti sunt lapides grandinis.

43:16 By his greatness he hath fixed the clouds, and the hailstones are broken.

43:17 In conspectu ejus commovebuntur montes, et in voluntate ejus aspirabit notus.

43:17 At his sight shall the mountains be shaken, and at his will the south wind shall blow.

43:18 Vox tonitrui ejus verberavit terram, tempestas aquilonis, et congregatio spiritus :

43:18 The noise of his thunder shall strike the earth, so doth the northern storm, and the whirlwind:

43:19 et sicut avis deponens ad sedendum, aspergit nivem, et sicut locusta demergens descensus ejus.

43:19 And as the birds lighting upon the earth, he scattereth snow, and the falling thereof, is as the coming down of locusts.

43:20 Pulchritudinem candoris ejus admirabitur oculus, et super imbrem ejus expavescet cor.

43:20 The eye admireth at the beauty of the whiteness thereof, and the heart is astonished at the shower thereof.

43:21 Gelu sicut salem effundet super terram : et dum gelaverit, fiet tamquam cacumina tribuli.

43:21 He shall pour frost as salt upon the earth: and when it freezeth, it shall become like the tops of thistles.

43:22 Frigidus ventus aquilo flavit, et gelavit crystallus ab aqua : super omnem congregationem aquarum requiescet, et sicut lorica induet se aquis :

43:22 The cold north wind bloweth, and the water is congealed into crystal; upon every gathering together of waters it shall rest, and shall clothe the waters as a breastplate.

43:23 et devorabit montes, et exuret desertum, et extinguet viride, sicut igne.

43:23 And it shall devour the mountains, and burn the wilderness, and consume all that is green as with fire.

43:24 Medicina omnium in festinatione nebulæ : et ros obvians ab ardore venienti humilem efficiet eum.

43:24 A present remedy of all is the speedy coming of a cloud, and a dew that meeteth it, by the heat that cometh, shall overpower it.

43:25 In sermone ejus siluit ventus, et cogitatione sua placavit abyssum : et plantavit in illa Dominus insulas.

43:25 At his word the wind is still, and with his thought he appeaseth the deep, and the Lord hath planted islands therein.

43:26 Qui navigant mare enarrent pericula ejus, et audientes auribus nostris admirabimur.

43:26 Let them that sail on the sea, tell the dangers thereof: and when we hear with our ears, we shall admire.

43:27 Illic præclara opera et mirabilia, varia bestiarum genera, et omnium pecorum, et creatura belluarum.

43:27 There are great and wonderful works: a variety of beasts, and of all living things, and the monstrous creatures of whales.

43:28 Propter ipsum confirmatus est itineris finis, et in sermone ejus composita sunt omnia.

43:28 Through him is established the end of their journey, and by his word all things are regulated.

43:29 Multa dicemus, et deficiemus in verbis : consummatio autem sermonum ipse est in omnibus.

43:29 We shall say much, and yet shall want words: but the sum of our words is, He is all.

43:30 Gloriantes ad quid valebimus ? ipse enim omnipotens super omnia opera sua.

43:30 What shall we be able to do to glorify him? for the Almighty himself is above all his works.

43:31 Terribilis Dominus, et magnus vehementer, et mirabilis potentia ipsius.

43:31 The Lord is terrible, and exceeding great, and his power is admirable.

43:32 Glorificantes Dominum quantumcumque potueritis, supervalebit enim adhuc : et admirabilis magnificentia ejus.

43:32 Glorify the Lord as much as ever you can, for he will yet far exceed, and his magnificence is wonderful.

43:33 Benedicentes Dominum, exaltate illum quantum potestis : major enim est omni laude.

43:33 Blessing the Lord, exalt him as much as you can; for he is above all praise.

43:34 Exaltantes eum, replemini virtute, ne laboretis, non enim comprehendetis.

43:34 When you exalt him put forth all your strength, and be not weary: for you can never go far enough.

43:35 Quis videbit eum et enarrabit ? et quis magnificabit eum sicut est ab initio ?

43:35 Who shall see him, and declare him? and who shall magnify him as he is from the beginning?

43:36 Multa abscondita sunt majora his : pauca enim vidimus operum ejus.

43:36 There are many things hidden from us that are greater than these: for we have seen but a few of his works.

43:37 Omnia autem Dominus fecit, et pie agentibus dedit sapientiam.

43:37 But the Lord hath made all things, and to the godly he hath given wisdom.

Chapter 44

44:1 Laudemus viros gloriosos, et parentes nostros in generatione sua.

44:1 Let us now praise men of renown and our fathers in their generation.

44:2 Multam gloriam fecit Dominus : magnificentia sua a sæculo.

44:2 The Lord hath wrought great glory through his magnificence from the beginning.

44:3 Dominantes in potestatibus suis, homines magni virtute et prudentia sua præditi, nuntiantes in prophetis dignitatem prophetarum :

44:3 Such as have borne rule in their dominions, men of great power, and endued with their wisdom, shewing forth in the prophets the dignity of prophets,

44:4 et imperantes in præsenti populo, et virtute prudentiæ populis sanctissima verba :

44:4 And ruling over the present people, and by the strength of wisdom instructing the people in most holy words.

44:5 in peritia sua requirentes modos musicos, et narrantes carmina Scripturarum :

44:5 Such as by their skill sought out musical tunes, and published canticles of the scriptures.

44:6 homines divites in virtute, pulchritudinis studium habentes, pacificantes in domibus suis.

44:6 Rich men in virtue, studying beautifulness: living at peace in their houses.

44:7 Omnes isti in generationibus gentis suæ gloriam adepti sunt, et in diebus suis habentur in laudibus.

44:7 All these have gained glory in their generations, and were praised in their days.

44:8 Qui de illis nati sunt reliquerunt nomen narrandi laudes eorum.

44:8 They that were born of them have left a name behind them, that their praises might be related:

44:9 Et sunt quorum non est memoria : perierunt quasi qui non fuerint : et nati sunt quasi non nati, et filii ipsorum cum ipsis.

44:9 And there are some, of whom there is no memorial: who are perished, as if they had never been: and are become as if they had never been born, and their children with them.

44:10 Sed illi viri misericordiæ sunt, quorum pietates non defuerunt.

44:10 But these were men of mercy, whose godly deeds have not failed:

44:11 Cum semine eorum permanent bona :

44:11 Good things continue with their seed,

44:12 hæreditas sancta nepotes eorum, et in testamentis stetit semen eorum :

44:12 Their posterity are a holy inheritance, and their seed hath stood in the covenants.

44:13 et filii eorum propter illos usque in æternum manent : semen eorum et gloria eorum non derelinquetur.

44:13 And their children for their sakes remain for ever: their seed and their glory shall not be forsaken.

44:14 Corpora ipsorum in pace sepulta sunt, et nomen eorum vivit in generationem et generationem.

44:14 Their bodies are buried in peace, and their name liveth unto generation and generation.

44:15 Sapientiam ipsorum narrent populi, et laudem eorum nuntiet ecclesia.

44:15 Let the people shew forth their wisdom, and the church declare their praise.

44:16 Enoch placuit Deo, et translatus est in paradisum, ut det gentibus pœnitentiam.

44:16 Henoch pleased God, and was translated into paradise, that he may give repentance to the nations.

44:17 Noë inventus est perfectus, justus, et in tempore iracundiæ factus est reconciliatio.

44:17 Noe was found perfect, just, and in the time of wrath he was made a reconciliation.

44:18 Ideo dimissum est reliquum terræ, cum factum est diluvium.

44:18 Therefore was there a remnant left to the earth, when the flood came.

44:19 Testamenta sæculi posita sunt apud illum, ne deleri possit diluvio omnis caro.

44:19 The covenants of the world were made with him, that all flesh should no more be destroyed with the flood.

44:20 Abraham magnus pater multitudinis gentium, et non est inventus similis illi in gloria : qui conservavit legem Excelsi, et fuit in testamento cum illo.

44:20 Abraham was the great father of a multitude of nations, and there was not found the like to him in glory, who kept the law of the most High, and was in covenant with him.

44:21 In carne ejus stare fecit testamentum, et in tentatione inventus est fidelis.

44:21 In his flesh he established the covenant, and in temptation he was found faithful.

44:22 Ideo jurejurando dedit illi gloriam in gente sua, crescere illum quasi terræ cumulum,

44:22 Therefore by an oath he gave him glory in his posterity, that he should increase as the dust of the earth,

44:23 et ut stellas exaltare semen ejus, et hæreditare illos a mari usque ad mare, et a flumine usque ad terminos terræ.

44:23 And that he would exalt his seed as the stars, and they should inherit from sea to sea, and from the river to the ends of the earth.

44:24 Et in Isaac eodem modo fecit, propter Abraham patrem ejus.

44:24 And he did in like manner with Isaac for the sake of Abraham his father.

44:25 Benedictionem omnium gentium dedit illi Dominus, et testamentum confirmavit super caput Jacob.

44:25 The Lord gave him the blessing of all nations, and confirmed his covenant upon the head of Jacob.

44:26 Agnovit eum in benedictionibus suis, et dedit illi hæreditatem, et divisit illi partem in tribubus duodecim.

44:26 He acknowledged him in his blessings, and gave him an inheritance, and divided him his portion in twelve tribes.

44:27 Et conservavit illi homines misericordiæ, invenientes gratiam in oculis omnis carnis.

44:27 And he preserved for him men of mercy, that found grace in the eyes of all flesh.

Chapter 45

45:1 Dilectus Deo et hominibus Moyses, cujus memoria in benedictione est.

45:1 Moses was beloved of God, and men: whose memory is in benediction.

45:2 Similem illum fecit in gloria sanctorum, et magnificavit eum in timore inimicorum, et in verbis suis monstra placavit.

45:2 He made him like the saints in glory, and magnified him in the fear of his enemies, and with his words he made prodigies to cease.

45:3 Glorificavit illum in conspectu regum, et jussit illi coram populo suo, et ostendit illi gloriam suam.

45:3 He glorified him in the sight of kings, and gave him commandments in the sight of his people, and shewed him his glory.

45:4 In fide et lenitate ipsius sanctum fecit illum, et elegit eum ex omni carne.

45:4 He sanctified him in his faith, and meekness, and chose him out of all flesh.

45:5 Audivit enim eum, et vocem ipsius, et induxit illum in nubem.

45:5 For he heard him, and his voice, and brought him into a cloud.

45:6 Et dedit illi coram præcepta, et legem vitæ et disciplinæ, docere Jacob testamentum suum, et judicia sua Israël.

45:6 And he gave him commandments before his face, and a law of life and instruction, that he might teach Jacob his covenant, and Israel his judgments.

45:7 Excelsum fecit Aaron fratrem ejus, et similem sibi, de tribu Levi.

45:7 He exalted Aaron his brother, and like to himself of the tribe of Levi:

45:8 Statuit ei testamentum æternum, et dedit illi sacerdotium gentis, et beatificavit illum in gloria :

45:8 He made an everlasting covenant with him, and gave him the priesthood of the nation, and made him blessed in glory,

45:9 et circumcinxit eum zona gloriæ, et induit eum stolam gloriæ, et coronavit eum in vasis virtutis.

45:9 And he girded him about with a glorious girdle, and clothed him with a robe of glory, and crowned him with majestic attire.

45:10 Circumpedes, et femoralia, et humerale posuit ei : et cinxit illum tintinnabulis aureis plurimis in gyro :

45:10 He put upon him a garment to the feet, and breeches, and an ephod, and he compassed him with many little bells of gold all round about,

45:11 dare sonitum in incessu suo, auditum facere sonitum in templo in memoriam filiis gentis suæ.

45:11 That as he went there might be a sound, and a noise made that might be heard in the temple, for a memorial to the children of his people.

45:12 Stolam sanctam auro, et hyacintho, et purpura, opus textile viri sapientis, judicio et veritate præditi :

45:12 He gave him a holy robe of gold, and blue, and purple, a woven work of a wise man, endued with judgment and truth:

45:13 torto cocco opus artificis gemmis pretiosis figuratis in ligatura auri, et opere lapidarii sculptis, in memoriam secundum numerum tribuum Israël.

45:13 Of twisted scarlet the work of an artist, with precious stones cut and set in gold, and graven by the work of a lapidary for a memorial, according to the number of the tribes of Israel.

45:14 Corona aurea super mitram ejus expressa signo sanctitatis, et gloria honoris : opus virtutis, et desideria oculorum ornata.

45:14 And a crown of gold upon his mitre wherein was engraved Holiness, an ornament of honour: a work of power, and delightful to the eyes for its beauty.

45:15 Sic pulchra ante ipsum non fuerunt talia usque ad originem.

45:15 Before him there were none so beautiful, even from the beginning.

45:16 Non est indutus illa alienigena aliquis, sed tantum filii ipsius soli, et nepotes ejus per omne tempus.

45:16 No stranger was ever clothed with them, but only his children alone, and his grandchildren for ever.

45:17 Sacrificia ipsius consumpta sunt igne quotidie.

45:17 His sacrifices were consumed with fire every day.

45:18 Complevit Moyses manus ejus, et unxit illum oleo sancto.

45:18 Moses filled his hands and anointed him with holy oil.

45:19 Factum est illi in testamentum æternum, et semini ejus, sicut dies cæli, fungi sacerdotio, et habere laudem, et glorificare populum suum in nomine ejus.

45:19 This was made to him for an everlasting testament, and to his seed as the days of heaven, to execute the office of the priesthood, and to have praise, and to glorify his people in his name.

45:20 Ipsum elegit ab omni vivente, offerre sacrificium Deo, incensum, et bonum odorem, in memoriam placare pro populo suo :

45:20 He chose him out of all men living, to offer sacrifice to God, incense, and a good savour, for a memorial to make reconciliation for his people:

45:21 et dedit illi in præceptis suis potestatem, in testamentis judiciorum : docere Jacob testimonia, et in lege sua lucem dare Israël.

45:21 And he gave him power in his commandments, in the covenants of his judgments, that he should teach Jacob his testimonies, and give light to Israel in his law.

45:22 Quia contra illum steterunt alieni, et propter invidiam circumdederunt illum homines in deserto, qui erant cum Dathan et Abiron, et congregatio Core in iracundia.

45:22 And strangers stood up against him, and through envy the men that were with Dathan and Abiron, compassed him about in the wilderness, and the congregation of Core in their wrath.

45:23 Vidit Dominus Deus, et non placuit illi, et consumpti sunt in impetu iracundiæ.

45:23 The Lord God saw and it pleased him not, and they were consumed in his wrathful indignation.

45:24 Fecit illis monstra, et consumpsit illos in flamma ignis.

45:24 He wrought wonders upon them, and consumed them with a flame of fire.

45:25 Et addidit Aaron gloriam, et dedit illi hæreditatem, et primitias frugum terræ divisit illi.

45:25 And he added glory to Aaron, and gave him an inheritance, and divided unto him the firstfruits of the increase of the earth.

45:26 Panem ipsis in primis paravit in satietatem : nam et sacrificia Domini edent, quæ dedit illi et semini ejus.

45:26 He prepared them bread in the first place unto fulness: for the sacrifices also of the Lord they shall eat, which he gave to him, and to his seed.

45:27 Ceterum in terra gentes non hæreditabit, et pars non est illi in gente : ipse est enim pars ejus, et hæreditas.

45:27 But he shall not inherit among the people in the land, and he hath no portion among the people: for he himself is his portion and inheritance.

45:28 Phinees, filius Eleazari, tertius in gloria est, imitando eum in timore Domini,

45:28 Phinees the son of Eleazar is the third in glory, by imitating him in the fear of the Lord:

45:29 et stare in reverentia gentis : in bonitate et alacritate animæ suæ placuit Deo pro Israël.

45:29 And he stood up in the shameful fall of the people: in the goodness and readiness of his soul he appeased God for Israel.

45:30 Ideo statuit illi testamentum pacis, principem sanctorum et gentis suæ, ut sit illi et semini ejus sacerdotii dignitas in æternum.

45:30 Therefore he made to him a covenant of peace, to be the prince of the sanctuary, and of his people, that the dignity of priesthood should be to him and to his seed for ever.

45:31 Et testamentum David regi filio Jesse de tribu Juda, hæreditas ipsi et semini ejus : ut daret sapientiam in cor nostrum, judicare gentem suam in justitia, ne abolerentur bona ipsorum : et gloriam ipsorum in gentem eorum æternam fecit.

45:31 And a covenant to David the king, the son of Jesse of the tribe of Juda, an inheritance to him and to his seed, that he might give wisdom into our heart to judge his people in justice, that their good things might not be abolished, and he made their glory in their nation everlasting.

Chapter 46

46:1 Fortis in bello Jesus Nave, successor Moysi in prophetis, qui fuit magnus secundum nomen suum,

46:1 Valiant in war was Jesus the son of Nave, who was successor of Moses among the prophets, who was great according to his name,

46:2 maximus in salutem electorum Dei, expugnare insurgentes hostes, ut consequeretur hæreditatem Israël.

46:2 Very great for the saving the elect of God, to overthrow the enemies that rose up against them, that he might get the inheritance for Israel.

46:3 Quam gloriam adeptus est in tollendo manus suas, et jactando contra civitates rhomphæas !

46:3 How great glory did he gain when he lifted up his hands, and stretched out swords against the cities?

46:4 Quis ante illum sic restitit ? nam hostes ipse Dominus perduxit.

46:4 Who before him hath so resisted? for the Lord himself brought the enemies.

46:5 An non in iracundia ejus impeditus est sol, et una dies facta est quasi duo ?

46:5 Was not the sun stopped in his anger, and one day made as two?

46:6 Invocavit Altissimum potentem, in oppugnando inimicos undique : et audivit illum magnus et sanctus Deus, in saxis grandinis virtutis valde fortis.

46:6 He called upon the most high Sovereign when the enemies assaulted him on every side, and the great and holy God heard him by hailstones of exceeding great force.

46:7 Impetum fecit contra gentem hostilem, et in descensu perdidit contrarios :

46:7 He made a violent assault against the nation of his enemies, and in the descent he destroyed the adversaries.

46:8 ut cognoscant gentes potentiam ejus, quia contra Deum pugnare non est facile. Et secutus est a tergo potentis :

46:8 That the nations might know his power, that it is not easy to fight against God. And he followed the mighty one:

46:9 et in diebus Moysi misericordiam fecit, ipse, et Caleb filius Jephone, stare contra hostem, et prohibere gentem a peccatis, et perfringere murmur malitiæ.

46:9 And in the days of Moses he did a work of mercy, he and Caleb the son of Jephone, in standing against the enemy, and withholding the people from sins, and appeasing the wicked murmuring.

46:10 Et ipsi duo constituti a periculo liberati sunt a numero sexcentorum millium peditum, inducere illos in hæreditatem, in terram quæ manat lac et mel.

46:10 And they two being appointed, were delivered out of the danger from among the number of six hundred thousand men on foot, to bring them into their inheritance, into the land that floweth with milk and honey.

46:11 Et dedit Dominus ipsi Caleb fortitudinem, et usque in senectutem permansit illi virtus, ut ascenderet in excelsum terræ locum, et semen ipsius obtinuit hæreditatem,

46:11 And the Lord gave strength also to Caleb, and his strength continued even to his old age, so that he went up to the high places of the land, and his seed obtained it for an inheritance:

46:12 ut viderent omnes filii Israël quia bonum est obsequi sancto Deo.

46:12 That all the children of Israel might see, that it is good to obey the holy God.

46:13 Et judices singuli suo nomine, quorum non est corruptum cor, qui non aversi sunt a Domino,

46:13 Then all the judges, every one by name, whose heart was not corrupted: who turned not away from the Lord,

46:14 ut sit memoria illorum in benedictione, et ossa eorum pullulent de loco suo :

46:14 That their memory might be blessed, and their bones spring up out of their place,

46:15 et nomen eorum permaneat in æternum, permanens ad filios illorum, sanctorum virorum gloria.

46:15 And their name continue for ever, the glory of the holy men remaining unto their children.

46:16 Dilectus a Domino Deo suo Samuel, propheta Domini, renovavit imperium, et unxit principes in gente sua.

46:16 Samuel the prophet of the Lord, the beloved of the Lord his God, established a new government, and anointed princes over his people.

46:17 In lege Domini congregationem judicavit, et vidit Deus Jacob : et in fide sua probatus est propheta,

46:17 By the law of the Lord he judged the congregation, and the God of Jacob beheld, and by his fidelity he was proved a prophet.

46:18 et cognitus est in verbis suis fidelis, quia vidit Deum lucis.

46:18 And he was known to be faithful in his words, because he saw the God of light:

46:19 Et invocavit Dominum omnipotentem, in oppugnando hostes circumstantes undique, in oblatione agni inviolati.

46:19 And called upon the name of the Lord Almighty, in fighting against the enemies who beset him on every side, when he offered a lamb without blemish.

46:20 Et intonuit de cælo Dominus, et in sonitu magno auditam fecit vocem suam :

46:20 And the Lord thundered from heaven, and with a great noise made his voice to be heard.

46:21 et contrivit principes Tyriorum, et omnes duces Philisthiim :

46:21 And he crushed the princes of the Tyrians, and all the lords of the Philistines:

46:22 et ante tempus finis vitæ suæ et sæculi, testimonium præbuit in conspectu Domini et christi : pecunias et usque ad calceamenta ab omni carne non accepit, et non accusavit illum homo.

46:22 And before the time of the end of his life in the world, he protested before the Lord, and his anointed: money, or any thing else, even to a shoe, he had not taken of any man, and no man did accuse him.

46:23 Et post hoc dormivit : et notum fecit regi, et ostendit illi finem vitæ suæ : et exaltavit vocem suam de terra in prophetia, delere impietatem gentis.

46:23 And after this he slept, and he made known to the king, and shewed him the end of his life, and he lifted up his voice from the earth in prophecy to blot out the wickedness of the nation.

Chapter 47

47:1 Post hæc surrexit Nathan, propheta in diebus David.

47:1 Then Nathan the prophet arose in the days of David.

47:2 Et quasi adeps separatus a carne, sic David a filiis Israël.

47:2 And as the fat taken away from the flesh, so was David chosen from among the children of Israel.

47:3 Cum leonibus lusit quasi cum agnis, et in ursis similiter fecit sicut in agnis ovium, in juventute sua.

47:3 He played with lions as with lambs: and with bears he did in like manner as with the lambs of the flock, in his youth.

47:4 Numquid non occidit gigantem, et abstulit opprobrium de gente ?

47:4 Did not he kill the giant, and take away reproach from his people?

47:5 In tollendo manum, saxo fundæ dejecit exsultationem Goliæ :

47:5 In lifting up his hand, with the stone in the sling he beat down the boasting of Goliath:

47:6 nam invocavit Dominum omnipotentem, et dedit in dextera ejus tollere hominem fortem in bello, et exaltare cornu gentis suæ.

47:6 For he called upon the Lord the Almighty, and he gave strength in his right hand, to take away the mighty warrior, and to set up the horn of his nation.

47:7 Sic in decem millibus glorificavit eum : et laudavit eum in benedictionibus Domini, in offerendo illi coronam gloriæ :

47:7 So in ten thousand did he glorify him, and praised him in the blessings of the Lord, in offering to him a crown of glory:

47:8 contrivit enim inimicos undique, et extirpavit Philisthiim contrarios usque in hodiernum diem : contrivit cornu ipsorum usque in æternum.

47:8 For he destroyed the enemies on every side, and extirpated the Philistines the adversaries unto this day: he broke their horn for ever.

47:9 In omni opere dedit confessionem Sancto, et Excelso in verbo gloriæ.

47:9 In all his works he gave thanks to the holy one, and to the most High, with words of glory.

47:10 De omni corde suo laudavit Dominum : et dilexit Deum, qui fecit illum, et dedit illi contra inimicos potentiam :

47:10 With his whole heart he praised the Lord, and loved God that made him: and he gave him power against his enemies:

47:11 et stare fecit cantores contra altare, et in sono eorum dulces fecit modos.

47:11 And he set singers before the altar, and by their voices he made sweet melody.

47:12 Et dedit in celebrationibus decus, et ornavit tempora usque ad consummationem vitæ, ut laudarent nomen sanctum Domini, et amplificarent mane Dei sanctitatem.

47:12 And to the festivals he added beauty, and set in order the solemn times even to the end of his life, that they should praise the holy name of the Lord, and magnify the holiness of God in the morning.

47:13 Dominus purgavit peccata ipsius, et exaltavit in æternum cornu ejus : et dedit illi testamentum regni, et sedem gloriæ in Israël.

47:13 The Lord took away his sins, and exalted his horn for ever: and he gave him a covenant of the kingdom, and a throne of glory in Israel.

47:14 Post ipsum surrexit filius sensatus, et propter illum dejecit omnem potentiam inimicorum.

47:14 After him arose up a wise son, and for his sake he cast down all the power of the enemies.

47:15 Salomon imperavit in diebus pacis, cui subjecit Deus omnes hostes, ut conderet domum in nomine suo, et pararet sanctitatem in sempiternum. Quemadmodum eruditus es in juventute tua,

47:15 Solomon reigned in days of peace, and God brought all his enemies under him, that he might build a house in his name, and prepare a sanctuary for ever: O how wise wast thou in thy youth!

47:16 et impletus es, quasi flumen, sapientia, et terram retexit anima tua.

47:16 And thou wast filled as a river with wisdom, and thy soul covered the earth.

47:17 Et replesti in comparationibus ænigmata : ad insulas longe divulgatum est nomen tuum, et dilectus es in pace tua.

47:17 And thou didst multiply riddles in parables: thy name went abroad to the islands far off, and thou wast beloved in thy peace.

47:18 In cantilenis, et proverbiis, et comparationibus, et interpretationibus, miratæ sunt terræ :

47:18 The countries wondered at thee for thy canticles, and proverbs, and parables, and interpretations,

47:19 et in nomine Domini Dei, cui est cognomen Deus Israël.

47:19 And at the name of the Lord God, whose surname is, God of Israel.

47:20 Collegisti quasi auricalcum aurum, et ut plumbum complesti argentum :

47:20 Thou didst gather gold as copper, and didst multiply silver as lead,

47:21 et inclinasti femora tua mulieribus : potestatem habuisti in corpore tuo.

47:21 And thou didst bow thyself to women: and by thy body thou wast brought under subjection.

47:22 Dedisti maculam in gloria tua, et profanasti semen tuum, inducere iracundiam ad liberos tuos, et incitari stultitiam tuam :

47:22 Thou hast stained thy glory, and defiled thy seed so as to bring wrath upon thy children, and to have thy folly kindled,

47:23 ut faceres imperium bipartitum, et ex Ephraim imperare imperium durum.

47:23 That thou shouldst make the kingdom to be divided, and out of Ephraim a rebellious kingdom to rule.

47:24 Deus autem non derelinquet misericordiam suam : et non corrumpet, nec delebit opera sua, neque perdet a stirpe nepotes electi sui, et semen ejus qui diligit Dominum non corrumpet.

47:24 But God will not leave off his mercy, and he will not destroy, nor abolish his own works, neither will he cut up by the roots the offspring of his elect: and he will not utterly take away the seed of him that loveth the Lord.

47:25 Dedit autem reliquum Jacob, et David de ipsa stirpe.

47:25 Wherefore he gave a remnant to Jacob, and to David of the same stock.

47:26 Et finem habuit Salomon cum patribus suis.

47:26 And Solomon had an end with his fathers.

47:27 Et dereliquit post se de semine suo, gentis stultitiam,

47:27 And he left behind him of his seed, the folly of the nation,

47:28 et imminutum a prudentia, Roboam, qui avertit gentem consilio suo :

47:28 Even Roboam that had little wisdom, who turned away the people through his counsel:

47:29 et Jeroboam filium Nabat, qui peccare fecit Israël, et dedit viam peccandi Ephraim : et plurima redundaverunt peccata ipsorum.

47:29 And Jeroboam the son of Nabat, who caused Israel to sin, and shewed Ephraim the way of sin, and their sins were multiplied exceedingly.

47:30 Valde averterunt illos a terra sua.

47:30 They removed them far away from their land.

47:31 Et quæsivit omnes nequitias, usque dum perveniret ad illos defensio, et ab omnibus peccatis liberavit eos.

47:31 And they sought out all iniquities, till vengeance came upon them, and put an end to all their sins.

Chapter 48

48:1 Et surrexit Elias propheta quasi ignis, et verbum ipsius quasi facula ardebat.

48:1 And Elias the prophet stood up, as a fire, and his word burnt like a torch.

48:2 Qui induxit in illos famem : et irritantes illum invidia sua pauci facti sunt : non enim poterant sustinere præcepta Domini.

48:2 He brought a famine upon them, and they that provoked him in their envy, were reduced to a small number, for they could not endure the commandments of the Lord.

48:3 Verbo Domini continuit cælum, et dejecit de cælo ignem ter.

48:3 By the word of the Lord he shut up the heaven, and he brought down fire from heaven thrice.

48:4 Sic amplificatus est Elias in mirabilibus suis. Et quis potest similiter sic gloriari tibi ?

48:4 Thus was Elias magnified in his wondrous works. And who can glory like to thee?

48:5 qui sustulisti mortuum ab inferis de sorte mortis, in verbo Domini Dei :

48:5 Who raisedst up a dead man from below, from the lot of death, by the word of the Lord God.

48:6 qui dejecisti reges ad pernicem, et confregisti facile potentiam ipsorum, et gloriosos de lecto suo :

48:6 Who broughtest down kings to destruction, and brokest easily their power in pieces, and the glorious from their bed.

48:7 qui audis in Sina judicium, et in Horeb judicia defensionis :

48:7 Who heardest judgment in Sina, and in Horeb the judgments of vengeance.

48:8 qui ungis reges ad pœnitentiam, et prophetas facis successores post te :

48:8 Who anointedst kings to penance, and madest prophets successors after thee.

48:9 qui receptus es in turbine ignis, in curru equorum igneorum :

48:9 Who wast taken up in a whirlwind of fire, in a chariot of fiery horses.

48:10 qui scriptus es in judiciis temporum, lenire iracundiam Domini, conciliare cor patris ad filium, et restituere tribus Jacob.

48:10 Who art registered in the judgments of times to appease the wrath of the Lord, to reconcile the heart of the father to the son, and to restore the tribes of Jacob.

48:11 Beati sunt qui te viderunt, et in amicitia tua decorati sunt.

48:11 Blessed are they that saw thee, and were honoured with thy friendship.

48:12 Nam nos vita vivimus tantum : post mortem autem non erit tale nomen nostrum.

48:12 For we live only in our life, but after death our name shall not be such.

48:13 Elias quidem in turbine tectus est, et in Eliseo completus est spiritus ejus : in diebus suis non pertimuit principem, et potentia nemo vicit illum :

48:13 Elias was indeed covered with the whirlwind, and his spirit was filled up in Eliseus: in his days he feared not the prince, and no man was more powerful than he.

48:14 nec superavit illum verbum aliquod, et mortuum prophetavit corpus ejus.

48:14 No word could overcome him, and after death his body prophesied.

48:15 In vita sua fecit monstra, et in morte mirabilia operatus est.

48:15 In his life he did great wonders, and in death he wrought miracles.

48:16 In omnibus istis non pœnituit populus, et non recesserunt a peccatis suis, usque dum ejecti sunt de terra sua, et dispersi sunt in omnem terram :

48:16 For all this the people repented not, neither did they depart from their sins till they were cast out of their land, and were scattered through all the earth.

48:17 et relicta est gens perpauca, et princeps in domo David.

48:17 And there was left but a small people, and a prince in the house of David.

48:18 Quidam ipsorum fecerunt quod placeret Deo : alii autem multa commiserunt peccata.

48:18 Some of these did that which pleased God: but others committed many sins.

48:19 Ezechias munivit civitatem suam, et induxit in medium ipsius aquam : et fodit ferro rupem, et ædificavit ad aquam puteum.

48:19 Ezechias fortified his city, and brought in water into the midst thereof, and he digged a rock with iron, and made a well for water.

48:20 In diebus ipsius ascendit Sennacherib, et misit Rabsacen, et sustulit manum suam contra illos : et extulit manum suam in Sion, et superbus factus est potentia sua.

48:20 In his days Sennacherib came up, and sent Rabsaces, and lifted up his hand against them, and he stretched out his hand against Sion, and became proud through his power.

48:21 Tunc mota sunt corda et manus ipsorum : et doluerunt quasi parturientes mulieres.

48:21 Then their hearts and hands trembled, and they were in pain as women in travail.

48:22 Et invocaverunt Dominum misericordem, et expandentes manus suas extulerunt ad cælum : et Sanctus, Dominus Deus, audivit cito vocem ipsorum.

48:22 And they called upon the Lord who is merciful, and spreading their hands, they lifted them up to heaven: and the holy Lord God quickly heard their voice.

48:23 Non est commemoratus peccatorum illorum, neque dedit illos inimicis suis : sed purgavit eos in manu Isaiæ sancti prophetæ.

48:23 He was not mindful of their sins, neither did he deliver them up to their enemies, but he purified them by the hand of Isaias, the holy prophet.

48:24 Dejecit castra Assyriorum, et contrivit illos angelus Domini :

48:24 He overthrew the army of the Assyrians, and the angel of the Lord destroyed them.

48:25 nam fecit Ezechias quod placuit Deo, et fortiter ivit in via David patris sui, quam mandavit illi Isaias, propheta magnus, et fidelis in conspectu Dei.

48:25 For Ezechias did that which pleased God, and walked valiantly in the way of David his father, which Isaias, the great prophet, and faithful in the sight of God, had commanded him.

48:26 In diebus ipsius retro rediit sol, et addidit regi vitam.

48:26 In his days the sun wen backward, and he lengthened the king's life.

48:27 Spiritu magno vidit ultima, et consolatus est lugentes in Sion usque in sempiternum.

48:27 With a great spirit he saw the things that are to come to pass at last, and comforted the mourners in Sion.

48:28 Ostendit futura, et abscondita antequam evenirent.

48:28 He showed what should come to pass for ever, and secret things before they came.

Chapter 49

49:1 Memoria Josiæ in compositionem odoris facta opus pigmentarii.

49:1 The memory of Josias is like the composition of a sweet smell made by the art of a perfumer:

49:2 In omni ore quasi mel indulcabitur ejus memoria, et ut musica in convivio vini.

49:2 His remembrance shall be sweet as honey in every mouth, and as music at a banquet of wine.

49:3 Ipse est directus divinitus in pœnitentiam gentis, et tulit abominationes impietatis.

49:3 He was directed by God unto the repentance of the nation, and he took away the abominations of wickedness.

49:4 Et gubernavit ad Dominum cor ipsius, et in diebus peccatorum corroboravit pietatem.

49:4 And he directed his heart towards the Lord, and in the days of sinners he strengthened godliness.

49:5 Præter David et Ezechiam et Josiam, omnes peccatum commiserunt :

49:5 Except David, and Ezechias and Josias, all committed sin.

49:6 nam reliquerunt legem Altissimi reges Juda, et contempserunt timorem Dei.

49:6 For the kings of Juda forsook the law of the most High, and despised the fear of God.

49:7 Dederunt enim regnum suum aliis, et gloriam suam alienigenæ genti.

49:7 So they gave their kingdom to others, and their glory to a strange nation,

49:8 Incenderunt electam sanctitatis civitatem, et desertas fecerunt vias ipsius in manu Jeremiæ.

49:8 They burnt the chosen city of holiness, and made the streets thereof desolate according to the prediction of Jeremias.

49:9 Nam male tractaverunt illum qui a ventre matris consecratus est propheta, evertere, et eruere, et perdere, et iterum ædificare, et renovare :

49:9 For they treated him evil, who was consecrated a prophet from his mother's womb, to overthrow, and pluck up, and destroy, and to build again, and renew.

49:10 Ezechiel, qui vidit conspectum gloriæ quam ostendit illi in curru cherubim.

49:10 It was Ezechiel that saw the glorious vision, which was shewn him upon the chariot of cherubims.

49:11 Nam commemoratus est inimicorum in imbre, benefacere illis qui ostenderunt rectas vias.

49:11 For he made mention of the enemies under the figure of rain, and of doing good to them that shewed right ways.

49:12 Et duodecim prophetarum ossa pullulent de loco suo : nam corroboraverunt Jacob, et redemerunt se in fide virtutis.

49:12 And may the bones of the twelve prophets spring up out of their place: for they strengthened Jacob, and redeemed themselves by strong faith.

49:13 Quomodo amplificemus Zorobabel ? nam et ipse quasi signum in dextera manu :

49:13 How shall we magnify Zorobabel? for he was as a signet on the right hand;

49:14 sic et Jesum filium Josedec, qui in diebus suis ædificaverunt domum, et exaltaverunt templum sanctum Domino, paratum in gloriam sempiternam.

49:14 In like manner Jesus the son of Josedec who in their days built the house, and set up a holy temple to the Lord, prepared for everlasting glory.

49:15 Et Nehemias in memoriam multi temporis, qui erexit nobis muros eversos, et stare fecit portas et seras, qui erexit domos nostras.

49:15 And let Nehemias be a long time remembered, who raised up for us our walls that were cast down, and set up the gates and the bars, who rebuilt our houses.

49:16 Nemo natus est in terra qualis Henoch, nam et ipse receptus est a terra :

49:16 No man was born upon earth like Henoch: for he also was taken up from the earth.

49:17 neque ut Joseph, qui natus est homo princeps fratrum, firmamentum gentis, rector fratrum, stabilimentum populi :

49:17 Nor as Joseph, who was a man born prince of his brethren, the support of his family, the ruler of his brethren, the stay of the people:

49:18 et ossa ipsius visitata sunt, et post mortem prophetaverunt.

49:18 And his bones were visited, and after death they prophesied.

49:19 Seth et Sem apud homines gloriam adepti sunt, et super omnem animam in origine Adam.

49:19 Seth and Sem obtained glory among men: and above every soul Adam in the beginning,

Chapter 50

50:1 Simon, Oniæ filius, sacerdos magnus, qui in vita sua suffulsit domum, et in diebus suis corroboravit templum.

50:1 Simon the high priest, the son of Onias, who in his life propped up the house, and in his days fortified the temple.

50:2 Templi etiam altitudo ab ipso fundata est, duplex ædificatio, et excelsi parietes templi.

50:2 By him also the height of the temple was founded, the double building and the high walls of the temple.

50:3 In diebus ipsius emanaverunt putei aquarum, et quasi mare adimpleti sunt supra modum.

50:3 In his days the wells of water flowed out, and they were filled as the sea above measure.

50:4 Qui curavit gentem suam, et liberavit eam a perditione :

50:4 He took care of his nation, and delivered it from destruction.

50:5 qui prævaluit amplificare civitatem, qui adeptus est gloriam in conversatione gentis, et ingressum domus et atrii amplificavit.

50:5 He prevailed to enlarge the city, and obtained glory in his conversation with the people: and enlarged the entrance of the house and the court.

50:6 Quasi stella matutina in medio nebulæ, et quasi luna plena, in diebus suis lucet :

50:6 He shone in his days as the morning star in the midst of a cloud, and as the moon at the full.

50:7 et quasi sol refulgens, sic ille effulsit in templo Dei.

50:7 And as the sun when it shineth, so did he shine in the temple of God.

50:8 Quasi arcus refulgens inter nebulas gloriæ, et quasi flos rosarum in diebus vernis, et quasi lilia quæ sunt in transitu aquæ, et quasi thus redolens in diebus æstatis :

50:8 And as the rainbow giving light in bright clouds, and as the flower of roses in the days of the spring, and as the lilies that are on the brink of the water, and as the sweet smelling frankincense in the time of summer.

50:9 quasi ignis effulgens, et thus ardens in igne :

50:9 As a bright fire, and frankincense burning in the fire.

50:10 quasi vas auri solidum, ornatum omni lapide pretioso :

50:10 As a massy vessel of gold, adorned with every precious stone.

50:11 quasi oliva pullulans, et cypressus in altitudinem se extollens, in accipiendo ipsum stolam gloriæ, et vestiri eum in consummationem virtutis.

50:11 As an olive tree budding forth, and a cypress tree rearing itself on high, when he put on the robe of glory, and was clothed with the perfection of power.

50:12 In ascensu altaris sancti gloriam dedit sanctitatis amictum.

50:12 When he went up to the holy altar, he honoured the vesture of holiness.

50:13 In accipiendo autem partes de manu sacerdotum, et ipse stans juxta aram : et circa illum corona fratrum : quasi plantatio cedri in monte Libano,

50:13 And when he took the portions out of the hands of the priests, he himself stood by the altar. And about him was the ring of his brethren: and as the cedar planted in mount Libanus,

50:14 sic circa illum steterunt quasi rami palmæ : et omnes filii Aaron in gloria sua.

50:14 And as branches of palm trees, they stood round about him, and all the sons of Aaron in their glory.

50:15 Oblatio autem Domini in manibus ipsorum coram omni synagoga Israël : et consummatione fungens in ara, amplificare oblationem excelsi Regis,

50:15 And the oblation of the Lord was in their hands, before all the congregation of Israel: and finishing his service, on the altar, to honour the offering of the most high King,

50:16 porrexit manum suam in libatione, et libavit de sanguine uvæ.

50:16 He stretched forth his hand to make a libation, and offered of the blood of the grape.

50:17 Effudit in fundamento altaris odorem divinum excelso Principi.

50:17 He poured out at the foot of the altar a divine odour to the most high Prince.

50:18 Tunc exclamaverunt filii Aaron, in tubis productilibus sonuerunt : et auditam fecerunt vocem magnam in memoriam coram Deo.

50:18 Then the sons of Aaron shouted, they sounded with beaten trumpets, and made a great noise to be heard for a remembrance before God.

50:19 Tunc omnis populus simul properaverunt, et ceciderunt in faciem super terram, adorare Dominum Deum suum, et dare preces omnipotenti Deo excelso.

50:19 Then all the people together made haste, and fell down to the earth upon their faces, to adore the Lord their God, and to pray to the Almighty God the most High.

50:20 Et amplificaverunt psallentes in vocibus suis, et in magna domo auctus est sonus suavitatis plenus.

50:20 And the singers lifted up their voices, and in the great house the sound of sweet melody was increased.

50:21 Et rogavit populus Dominum excelsum in prece, usque dum perfectus est honor Domini, et munus suum perfecerunt.

50:21 And the people in prayer besought the Lord the most High, until the worship of the Lord was perfected, and they had finished their office.

50:22 Tunc descendens, manus suas extulit in omne congregationem filiorum Israël, dare gloriam Deo a labiis suis, et in nomine ipsius gloriari :

50:22 Then coming down, he lifted up his hands over all the congregation of the children of Israel, to give glory to God with his lips, and to glory in his name:

50:23 et iteravit orationem suam, volens ostendere virtutem Dei.

50:23 And he repeated his prayer, willing to shew the power of God.

50:24 Et nunc orate Deum omnium, qui magna fecit in omni terra, qui auxit dies nostros a ventre matris nostræ, et fecit nobiscum secundum suam misericordiam :

50:24 And now pray ye to the God of all, who hath done great things in all the earth, who hath increased our days from our mother's womb, and hath done with us according to his mercy.

50:25 det nobis jucunditatem cordis, et fieri pacem in diebus nostris in Israël per dies sempiternos :

50:25 May he grant us joyfulness of heart, and that there be peace in our days in Israel for ever:

50:26 credere Israël nobiscum esse Dei misericordiam, ut liberet nos in diebus suis.

50:26 That Israel may believe that the mercy of God is with us, to deliver us in his days.

50:27 Duas gentes odit anima mea : tertia autem non est gens quam oderim :

50:27 There are two nations which my soul abhorreth: and the third is no nation: which I hate:

50:28 qui sedent in monte Seir, et Philisthiim, et stultus populus qui habitat in Sichimis.

50:28 They that sit on mount Seir, and the Philistines, and the foolish people that dwell in Sichem.

50:29 Doctrinam sapientiæ et disciplinæ scripsit in codice isto Jesus, filius Sirach, Jerosolymita, qui renovavit sapientiam de corde suo.

50:29 Jesus the son of Sirach, of Jerusalem, hath written in this book the doctrine of wisdom and instruction, who renewed wisdom from his heart.

50:30 Beatus qui in istis versatur bonis : qui ponit illa in corde suo, sapiens erit semper.

50:30 Blessed is he that is conversant in these good things and he that layeth them up in his heart, shall be wise always.

50:31 Si enim hæc fecerit, ad omnia valebit, quia lux Dei vestigium ejus est.

50:31 For if he do them, he shall be strong to do all things: because the light of God guideth his steps.

Chapter 51

51:1 Oratio Jesu filii Sirach. Confitebor tibi, Domine rex, et collaudabo te Deum salvatorem meum.

51:1 A prayer of Jesus the son of Sirach. I will give glory to thee, O Lord, O King, and I will praise thee, O God my Saviour.

51:2 Confitebor nomini tuo, quoniam adjutor et protector factus es mihi,

51:2 I will give glory to thy name: for thou hast been a helper and protector to me.

51:3 et liberasti corpus meum a perditione : a laqueo linguæ iniquæ, et a labiis operantium mendacium : et in conspectu astantium factus es mihi adjutor.

51:3 And hast preserved my body from destruction, from the snare of an unjust tongue, and from the lips of them that forge lies, and in the sight of them that stood by, thou hast been my helper.

51:4 Et liberasti me, secundum multitudinem misericordiæ nominis tui, a rugientibus præparatis ad escam :

51:4 And thou hast delivered me, according to the multitude of the mercy of thy name, from them that did roar, prepared to devour.

51:5 de manibus quærentium animam meam, et de portis tribulationum quæ circumdederunt me ;

51:5 Out of the hands of them that sought my life, and from the gates of afflictions, which compassed me about:

51:6 a pressura flammæ quæ circumdedit me, et in medio ignis non sum æstuatus ;

51:6 From the oppression of the flame which surrounded me, and in the midst of the fire I was not burnt.

51:7 de altitudine ventris inferi, et a lingua coinquinata, et a verbo mendacii, a rege iniquo, et a lingua injusta.

51:7 From the depth of the belly of hell, and from an unclean tongue, and from lying words, from an unjust king, and from a slanderous tongue:

51:8 Laudabit usque ad mortem anima mea Dominum,

51:8 My soul shall praise the Lord even to death.

51:9 et vita mea appropinquans erat in inferno deorsum.

51:9 And my life was drawing near to hell beneath.

51:10 Circumdederunt me undique, et non erat qui adjuvaret : respiciens eram ad adjutorium hominum, et non erat.

51:10 They compassed me on every side, and there was no one that would help me. I looked for the succour of men, and there was none.

51:11 Memoratus sum misericordiæ tuæ Domine, et operationis tuæ, quæ a sæculo sunt :

51:11 I remembered thy mercy, O Lord, and thy works, which are from the beginning of the world.

51:12 quoniam eruis sustinentes te, Domine, et liberas eos de manibus gentium.

51:12 How thou deliverest them that wait for thee, O Lord, and savest them out of the hands of the nations.

51:13 Exaltasti super terram habitationem meam, et pro morte defluente deprecatus sum.

51:13 Thou hast exalted my dwelling place upon the earth and I have prayed for death to pass away.

51:14 Invocavi Dominum patrem Domini mei, ut non derelinquat me in die tribulationis meæ, et in tempore superborum, sine adjutorio.

51:14 I called upon the Lord, the father of my Lord, that he would not leave me in the day of my trouble, and in the time of the proud without help.

51:15 Laudabo nomen tuum assidue, et collaudabo illud in confessione : et exaudita est oratio mea,

51:15 I will praise thy name continually, and will praise it with thanksgiving, and my prayer was heard.

51:16 et liberasti me de perditione, et eripuisti me de tempore iniquo.

51:16 And thou hast saved me from destruction, and hast delivered me from the evil time.

51:17 Propterea confitebor, et laudem dicam tibi, et benedicam nomini Domini.

51:17 Therefore I will give thanks, and praise thee, and bless the name of the Lord.

51:18 Cum adhuc junior essem, priusquam oberrarem, quæsivi sapientiam palam in oratione mea.

51:18 When I was yet young, before I wandered about, I sought for wisdom openly in my prayer.

51:19 Ante templum postulabam pro illis, et usque in novissimis inquiram eam : et effloruit tamquam præcox uva.

51:19 I prayed for her before the temple, and unto the very end I will seek after her, and she flourished as a grape soon ripe.

51:20 Lætatum est cor meum in ea : ambulavit pes meus iter rectum : a juventute mea investigabam eam.

51:20 My heart delighted in her, my foot walked in the right way, from my youth up I sought after her.

51:21 Inclinavi modico aurem meam, et excepi illam.

51:21 I bowed down my ear a little, and received her.

51:22 Multam inveni in meipso sapientiam, et multum profeci in ea.

51:22 I found much wisdom in myself, and profited much therein.

51:23 Danti mihi sapientiam dabo gloriam :

51:23 To him that giveth me wisdom, will I give glory.

51:24 consiliatus sum enim ut facerem illam. Zelatus sum bonum, et non confundar.

51:24 For I have determined to follow her: I have had a zeal for good, and shall not be confounded.

51:25 Colluctata est anima mea in illa, et in faciendo eam confirmatus sum.

51:25 My soul hath wrestled for her, and in doing it I have been confirmed.

51:26 Manus meas extendi in altum, et insipientiam ejus luxi ;

51:26 I stretched forth my hands on high, and I bewailed my ignorance of her.

51:27 animam meam direxi ad illam, et in agnitione inveni eam.

51:27 I directed my soul to her, and in knowledge I found her.

51:28 Possedi cum ipsa cor ab initio : propter hoc, non derelinquar.

51:28 I possessed my heart with her from the beginning: therefore I shall not be forsaken.

51:29 Venter meus conturbatus est quærendo illam : propterea bonam possidebo possessionem.

51:29 My entrails were troubled in seeking her: therefore shall I possess a good possession.

51:30 Dedit mihi Dominus linguam mercedem meam, et in ipsa laudabo eum.

51:30 The Lord hath given me a tongue for my reward: and with it I will praise him.

51:31 Appropiate ad me, indocti, et congregate vos in domum disciplinæ.

51:31 Draw near to me, ye unlearned, and gather yourselves together into the hours of discipline.

51:32 Quid adhuc retardatis ? et quid dicitis in his ? animæ vestræ sitiunt vehementer.

51:32 Why are ye slow and what do you say of these things? your souls are exceeding thirsty.

51:33 Aperui os meum, et locutus sum : Comparate vobis sine argento,

51:33 I have opened my mouth, and have spoken: buy her for yourselves without silver,

51:34 et collum vestrum subjicite jugo : et suscipiat anima vestra disciplinam : in proximo est enim invenire eam.

51:34 And submit your neck to the yoke, and let your soul receive discipline: for she is near at hand to be found.

51:35 Videte oculis vestris, quia modicum laboravi, et inveni mihi multam requiem.

51:35 Behold with your eyes how I have laboured a little, and have found much rest to myself.

51:36 Assumite disciplinam in multo numero argenti, et copiosum aurum possidete in ea.

51:36 Receive ye discipline as a great sum of money, and possess abundance of gold by her.

51:37 Lætetur anima vestra in misericordia ejus, et non confundemini in laude ipsius.

51:37 Let your soul rejoice in his mercy and you shall not be confounded in his praise.

51:38 Operamini opus vestrum ante tempus, et dabit vobis mercedem vestram in tempore suo.

51:38 Work your work before the time, and he will give you your reward in his time.

Isaiah

Chapter 1

1:1 Visio Isaiæ, filii Amos, quam vidit super Judam et Jerusalem, in diebus Oziæ, Joathan, Achaz, et Ezechiæ, regum Juda.

1:1 The vision of Isaiah the Son of Amos, which he saw concerning Juda and Jerusalem in the days of Ozias, Joathan, Achaz, and Ezechias, kings of Juda.

1:2 Audite, cæli, et auribus percipe, terra, quoniam Dominus locutus est. Filios enutrivi, et exaltavi ; ipsi autem spreverunt me.

1:2 Hear, O ye heavens, and give ear, O earth, for the Lord hath spoken. I have brought up children, and exalted them: but they have despised me.

1:3 Cognovit bos possessorem suum, et asinus præsepe domini sui ; Israël autem me non cognovit, et populus meus non intellexit.

1:3 The ox knoweth his owner, and the ass his master's crib: but Israel hath not known me, and my people hath not understood.

1:4 Væ genti peccatrici, populo gravi iniquitate, semini nequam, filiis sceleratis ! dereliquerunt Dominum ; blasphemaverunt Sanctum Israël ; abalienati sunt retrorsum.

1:4 Woe to the sinful nation, a people laden with iniquity, a wicked seed, ungracious children: they have forsaken the Lord, they have blasphemed the Holy One of Israel, they are gone away backwards.

1:5 Super quo percutiam vos ultra, addentes prævaricationem ? omne caput languidum, et omne cor mœrens.

1:5 For what shall I strike you any more, you that increase transgression? the whole head is sick, and the whole heart is sad.

1:6 A planta pedis usque ad verticem, non est in eo sanitas ; vulnus, et livor, et plaga tumens, non est circumligata, nec curata medicamine, neque fota oleo.

1:6 From the sole of the foot unto the top of the head, there is no soundness therein: wounds and bruises and swelling sores: they are not bound up, nor dressed, nor fomented with oil.

1:7 Terra vestra deserta ; civitates vestræ succensæ igni : regionem vestram coram vobis alieni devorant, et desolabitur sicut in vastitate hostili.

1:7 Your land is desolate, your cities are burnt with fire: your country strangers devour before your face, and it shall be desolate as when wasted by enemies.

1:8 Et derelinquetur filia Sion ut umbraculum in vinea, et sicut tugurium in cucumerario, et sicut civitas quæ vastatur.

1:8 And the daughter of Sion shall be left as a covert in a vineyard, and as a lodge in a garden of cucumbers, and as a city that is laid waste.

1:9 Nisi Dominus exercituum reliquisset nobis semen, quasi Sodoma fuissemus, et quasi Gomorrha similes essemus.

1:9 Except the Lord of hosts had left us seed, we had been as Sodom, and we should have been like to Gomorrha.

1:10 Audite verbum Domini, principes Sodomorum ; percipite auribus legem Dei nostri, populus Gomorrhæ.

1:10 Hear the word of the Lord, ye rulers of Sodom, give ear to the law of our God, ye people of Gomorrha.

1:11 Quo mihi multitudinem victimarum vestrarum ? dicit Dominus. Plenus sum : holocausta arietum, et adipem pinguium, et sanguinem vitulorum et agnorum et hircorum, nolui.

1:11 To what purpose do you offer me the multitude of your victims, saith the Lord? I am full, I desire not holocausts of rams, and fat of fatlings, and blood of calves, and lambs, and buck goats.

1:12 Cum veniretis ante conspectum meum, quis quæsivit hæc de manibus vestris, ut ambularetis in atriis meis ?

1:12 When you came to appear before me, who required these things at your hands, that you should walk in my courts?

1:13 Ne offeratis ultra sacrificium frustra : incensum abominatio est mihi. Neomeniam et sabbatum, et festivitates alias, non feram ; iniqui sunt cœtus vestri.

1:13 Offer sacrifice no more in vain: incense is an abomination to me. The new moons, and the sabbaths and other festivals I will not abide, your assemblies are wicked.

1:14 Calendas vestras, et solemnitates vestras odivit anima mea : facta sunt mihi molesta ; laboravi sustinens.

1:14 My soul hateth your new moons, and your solemnities: they are become troublesome to me, I am weary of bearing them.

1:15 Et cum extenderitis manus vestras, avertam oculos meos a vobis, et cum multiplicaveritis orationem, non exaudiam : manus enim vestræ sanguine plenæ sunt.

1:15 And when you stretch forth your hands, I will turn away my eyes from you: and when you multiply prayer, I will not hear: for your hands are full of blood.

1:16 Lavamini, mundi estote ; auferte malum cogitationum vestrarum ab oculis meis : quiescite agere perverse,

1:16 Wash yourselves, be clean, take away the evil of your devices from my eyes, cease to do perversely,

1:17 discite benefacere ; quærite judicium, subvenite oppresso, judicate pupillo, defendite viduam.

1:17 Learn to do well: seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge for the fatherless, defend the widow.

1:18 Et venite, et arguite me, dicit Dominus. Si fuerint peccata vestra ut coccinum, quasi nix dealbabuntur ; et si fuerint rubra quasi vermiculus, velut lana alba erunt.

1:18 And then come, and accuse me, saith the Lord: if your sins be as scarlet, they shall be made as white as snow: and if they be red as crimson, they shall be white as wool.

1:19 Si volueritis, et audieritis me, bona terræ comeditis.

1:19 If you be willing, and will hearken to me, you shall eat the good things of the land.

1:20 Quod si nolueritis, et me ad iracundiam provocaveritis, gladius devorabit vos, quia os Domini locutum est.

1:20 But if you will not, and will provoke me to wrath: the sword shall devour you because the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it.

1:21 Quomodo facta est meretrix civitas fidelis, plena judicii ? justitia habitavit in ea, nunc autem homicidæ.

1:21 How is the faithful city, that was full of judgment, become a harlot? justice dwelt in it, but now murderers.

1:22 Argentum tuum versum est in scoriam ; vinum tuum mistum est aqua.

1:22 Thy silver is turned into dross: thy wine is mingled with water.

1:23 Principes tui infideles, socii furum. Omnes diligunt munera, sequuntur retributiones. Pupillo non judicant, et causa viduæ non ingreditur ad illos.

1:23 Thy princes are faithless, companions of thieves: they all love bribes, they run after rewards. They judge not for the fatherless: and the widow's cause cometh not in to them.

1:24 Propter hoc ait Dominus, Deus exercituum, Fortis Israël : Heu ! consolabor super hostibus meis, et vindicabor de inimicis meis.

1:24 Therefore saith the Lord the God of hosts, the mighty one of Israel: Ah! I will comfort myself over my adversaries: and I will be revenged of my enemies.

1:25 Et convertam manum meam ad te, et excoquam ad puram scoriam tuam, et auferam omne stannum tuum.

1:25 And I will turn my hand to thee, and I will clean purge away thy dross, and I will take away all thy tin.

1:26 Et restituam judices tuos ut fuerunt prius, et consiliarios tuos sicut antiquitus ; post hæc vocaberis civitas justi, urbs fidelis.

1:26 And I will restore thy judges as they were before, and thy counsellors as of old. After this thou shalt be called the city of the just, a faithful city.

1:27 Sion in judicio redimetur, et reducent eam in justitia.

1:27 Sion shall be redeemed in judgment, and they shall bring her back in justice.

1:28 Et conteret scelestos, et peccatores simul ; et qui dereliquerunt Dominum consumentur.

1:28 And he shall destroy the wicked, and the sinners together: and they that have forsaken the Lord, shall be consumed.

1:29 Confundentur enim ab idolis quibus sacrificaverunt, et erubescetis super hortis quos elegeratis,

1:29 For they shall be confounded for the idols, to which they have sacrificed: and you shall be ashamed of the gardens which you have chosen.

1:30 cum fueritis velut quercus defluentibus foliis, et velut hortus absque aqua.

1:30 When you shall be as an oak with the leaves falling off, and as a garden without water.

1:31 Et erit fortitudo vestra ut favilla stuppæ, et opus vestrum quasi scintilla, et succendetur utrumque simul, et non erit qui extinguat.

1:31 And your strength shall be as the ashes of tow, and your work as a spark: and both shall burn together, and there shall be none to quench it.

Chapter 2

2:1 Verbum quod vidit Isaias, filius Amos, super Juda et Jerusalem.

2:1 The word that Isaiah the son of Amos saw, concerning Juda and Jerusalem.

2:2 Et erit in novissimis diebus : præparatus mons domus Domini in vertice montium, et elevabitur super colles ; et fluent ad eum omnes gentes,

2:2 And in the last days the mountain of the house of the Lord shall be prepared on the top of mountains, and it shall be exalted above the hills, and all nations shall flow unto it.

2:3 et ibunt populi multi, et dicent : Venite, et ascendamus ad montem Domini, et ad domum Dei Jacob ; et docebit nos vias suas, et ambulabimus in semitis ejus, quia de Sion exibit lex, et verbum Domini de Jerusalem.

2:3 And many people shall go, and say: Come and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, and to the house of the God of Jacob, and he will teach us his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for the law shall come forth from Sion, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.

2:4 Et judicabit gentes, et arguet populos multos ; et conflabunt gladios suos in vomeres, et lanceas suas in falces. Non levabit gens contra gentem gladium, nec exercebuntur ultra ad prælium.

2:4 And he shall judge the Gentiles, and rebuke many people: and they shall turn their swords into ploughshares, and their spears into sickles: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they be exercised any more to war.

2:5 Domus Jacob, venite, et ambulemus in lumine Domini.

2:5 O house of Jacob, come ye, and let us walk in the light of the Lord.

2:6 Projecisti enim populum tuum, domum Jacob, quia repleti sunt ut olim, et augeres habuerunt ut Philisthiim, et pueris alienis adhæserunt.

2:6 For thou hast cast off thy people, the house of Jacob: because they are filled as in times past, and have had soothsayers as the Philistines, and have adhered to strange children.

2:7 Repleta est terra argento et auro, et non est finis thesaurorum ejus.

2:7 Their land is filled with silver and gold: and there is no end of their treasures.

2:8 Et repleta est terra ejus equis, et innumerabiles quadrigæ ejus. Et repleta est terra ejus idolis ; opus manuum suarum adoraverunt, quod fecerunt digiti eorum.

2:8 And their land is filled with horses: and their chariots are innumerable. Their land also is full of idols: they have adored the work of their own hands, which their own fingers have made.

2:9 Et incurvavit se homo, et humiliatus est vir ; ne ergo dimittas eis.

2:9 And man hath bowed himself down, and man hath been debased: therefore forgive them not.

2:10 Ingredere in petram, et abscondere in fossa humo a facie timoris Domini, et a gloria majestatis ejus.

2:10 Enter thou into the rock, and hide thee in the pit from the face of the fear of the Lord, and from the glory of his majesty.

2:11 Oculi sublimes hominis humiliati sunt, et incurvabitur altitudo virorum ; exaltabitur autem Dominus solus in die illa.

2:11 The lofty eyes of man are humbled, and the haughtiness of men shall be made to stoop: and the Lord alone shall be exalted in that day.

2:12 Quia dies Domini exercituum super omnem superbum, et excelsum, et super omnem arrogantem, et humiliabitur ;

2:12 Because the day of the Lord of hosts shall be upon every one that is proud and highminded, and upon every one that is arrogant, and he shall be humbled.

2:13 et super omnes cedros Libani sublimes et erectas, et super omnes quercus Basan,

2:13 And upon all the tall and lofty cedars of Libanus, and upon all the oaks of Basan.

2:14 et super omnes montes excelsos, et super omnes colles elevatos,

2:14 And upon all the high mountains and upon all the elevated hills.

2:15 et super omnem turrim excelsam, et super omnem murum munitum,

2:15 And upon every high tower, and every fenced wall.

2:16 et super omnes naves Tharsis, et super omne quod visu pulchrum est,

2:16 And upon all the ships of Tharsis, and upon all that is fair to behold.

2:17 et incurvabitur sublimitas hominum, et humiliabitur altitudo virorum, et elevabitur Dominus solus in die illa ;

2:17 And the loftiness of men shall be bowed down, and the haughtiness of men shall be humbled, and the Lord alone shall be exalted in that day.

2:18 et idola penitus conterentur ;

2:18 And idols shall be utterly destroyed.

2:19 et introibunt in speluncas petrarum, et in voragines terræ, a facie formidinis Domini et a gloria majestatis ejus, cum surrexerit percutere terram.

2:19 And they shall go into the holes of rocks, and into the caves of the earth from the face of the fear of the Lord, and from the glory of his majesty, when he shall rise up to strike the earth.

2:20 In die illa projiciet homo idola argenti sui, et simulacra auri sui, quæ fecerat sibi ut adoraret, talpas et vespertiliones.

2:20 In that day a man shall cast away his idols of silver, and his idols of gold, which he had made for himself to adore, moles and bats.

2:21 Et ingreditur scissuras petrarum et in cavernas saxorum, a facie formidinis Domini, et a gloria majestatis ejus, cum surrexerit percutere terram.

2:21 And he shall go into the clefts of rocks, and into the holes of stones from the face of the fear of the Lord, and from the glory of his majesty, when he shall rise up to strike the earth.

2:22 Quiescite ergo ab homine, cujus spiritus in naribus ejus est, quia excelsus reputatus est ipse.

2:22 Cease ye therefore from the man, whose breath is in his nostrils, for he is reputed high.

Chapter 3

3:1 Ecce enim Dominator, Dominus exercituum, auferet a Jerusalem et a Juda validum et fortem, omne robur panis, et omne robor aquæ ;

3:1 For behold the sovereign Lord of hosts shall take away from Jerusalem, and from Juda the valiant and the strong, the whole strength of bread, and the whole strength of water.

3:2 fortem, et virum bellatorem, judicem, et prophetam, et ariolum, et senem ;

3:2 The strong man, and the man of war, the judge, and the prophet and the cunning man, and the ancient.

3:3 principem super quinquaginta, et honorabilem vultu et consiliarium, et sapientem de architectis, et prudentem eloquii mystici.

3:3 The captain over fifty, and the honourable in countenance, and the counsellor, and the architect, and the skilful in eloquent speech.

3:4 Et dabo pueros principes eorum, et effeminati dominabuntur eis ;

3:4 And I will give children to be their princes, and the effeminate shall rule over them.

3:5 et irruet populus, vir ad virum, et unusquisque ad proximum suum ; tumultuabitur puer contra senem, et ignobilis contra nobilem.

3:5 And the people shall rush one upon another, and every man against his neighbour: the child shall make a tumult against the ancient, and the base against the honourable.

3:6 Apprehendet enim vir fratrem suum, domesticum patris sui : Vestimentum tibi est, princeps esto noster, ruina autem hæc sub manu tua.

3:6 For a man shall take hold of his brother, one of the house of his father, saying: Thou hast a garment, be thou our ruler, and let this ruin be under thy hand.

3:7 Respondebit in die illa, dicens : Non sum medicus, et in domo mea non est panis neque vestimentum : nolite constituere me principem populi.

3:7 In that day he shall answer, saying: I am no healer, and in my house there is no bread, nor clothing: make me not ruler of the people.

3:8 Ruit enim Jerusalem, et Judas concidit, quia lingua eorum et adinventiones eorum contra Dominum, ut provocarent oculos majestatis ejus.

3:8 For Jerusalem is ruined, and Juda is fallen: because their tongue, and their devices are against the Lord, to provoke the eyes of his majesty.

3:9 Agnitio vultus eorum respondit eis ; et peccatum suum quasi Sodoma prædicaverunt, nec absconderunt. Væ animæ eorum, quoniam reddita sunt eis mala !

3:9 The shew of their countenance hath answered them: and they have proclaimed abroad their sin as Sodom, and they have not hid it: woe to their souls, for evils are rendered to them.

3:10 Dicite justo quoniam bene, quoniam fructum adinventionum suarum comedet.

3:10 Say to the just man that it is well, for he shall eat the fruit of his doings.

3:11 Væ impio in malum ! retributio enim manuum ejus fiet ei.

3:11 Woe to the wicked unto evil: for the reward of his hands shall be given him.

3:12 Populum meum exactores sui spoliaverunt, et mulieres dominatæ sunt eis. Popule meus, qui te beatum dicunt, ipsi te decipiunt, et viam gressuum tuorum dissipant.

3:12 As for my people, their oppressors have stripped them, and women have ruled over them. O my people, they that call thee blessed, the same deceive thee, and destroy the way of thy steps.

3:13 Stat ad judicandum Dominus, et stat ad judicandos populos.

3:13 The Lord standeth up to judge, and he standeth to judge the people.

3:14 Dominus ad judicium veniet cum senibus populi sui, et principibus ejus ; vos enim depasti estis vineam, et rapina pauperis in domo vestra.

3:14 The Lord will enter into judgment with the ancients of his people, and its princes: for you have devoured the vineyard, and the spoil of the poor is in your house.

3:15 Quare atteritis populum meum, et facies pauperum commolitis ? dicit Dominus Deus exercituum.

3:15 Why do you consume my people, and grind the faces of the poor? saith the Lord the God of hosts.

3:16 Et dixit Dominus : Pro eo quod elevatæ sunt filiæ Sion, et ambulaverunt extento collo, et nutibus oculorum ibant, et plaudebant, ambulabant pedibus suis, et composito gradu incedebant ;

3:16 And the Lord said: Because the daughters of Sion are haughty, and have walked with stretched out necks, and wanton glances of their eyes, and made a noise as they walked with their feet and moved in a set pace:

3:17 decalvabit Dominus verticem filiarum Sion, et Dominus crinem earum nudabit.

3:17 The Lord will make bald the crown of the head of the daughters of Sion, and the Lord will discover their hair.

3:18 In die illa auferet Dominus ornamentum calceamentum,

3:18 In that day the Lord will take away the ornaments of shoes, and little moons,

3:19 et lunulas, et torques, et monilia, et armillas, et mitras,

3:19 And chains and necklaces, and bracelets, and bonnets,

3:20 et discriminalia, et periscelidas, et murenulas, et olfactoriola, et inaures,

3:20 And bodkins, and ornaments of the legs, and tablets, and sweet balls, and earrings,

3:21 et annulos, et gemmas in fronte pendentes,

3:21 And rings, and jewels hanging on the forehead,

3:22 et mutatoria, et palliola, et linteamina, et acus,

3:22 And changes of apparel, and short cloaks, and fine linen, and crisping pins,

3:23 et specula, et sindones, et vittas, et theristra.

3:23 And lookingglasses, and lawns, and headbands, and fine veils.

3:24 Et erit pro suavi odore fœtor, et pro zona funiculus, et pro crispanti crine calvitium, et pro fascia pectorali cilicium.

3:24 And instead of a sweet smell there shall be stench, and instead of a girdle, a cord, and instead of curled hair, baldness, and instead of a stomacher, haircloth.

3:25 Pulcherrimi quoque viri tui gladio cadent, et fortes tui in prælio.

3:25 Thy fairest men also shall fall by the sword, and thy valiant ones in battle.

3:26 Et mœrebunt atque lugebunt portæ ejus, et desolata in terra sedebit.

3:26 And her gates shall lament and mourn, and she shall sit desolate on the ground.

Chapter 4

4:1 Et apprehendent septem mulieres virum unum in die illa, dicentes : Panem nostrum comedemus, et vestimentis nostris operiemur : tantummodo invocetur nomen tuum super nos ; aufer opprobrium nostrum.

4:1 And in that day seven women shall take hold of one man, saying: We will eat our own bread, and wear our own apparel: only let us be called by thy name, take away our reproach.

4:2 In die illa, erit germen Domini in magnificentia et gloria, et fructus terræ sublimis, et exsultatio his qui salvati fuerint de Israël.

4:2 In that day the bud of the Lord shall be in magnificence and glory, and the fruit of the earth shall be high, and a great joy to them that shall have escaped of Israel.

4:3 Et erit : omnis qui relictus fuerit in Sion, et residuus in Jerusalem, Sanctus vocabitur, omnis qui scriptus est in vita in Jerusalem.

4:3 And it shall come to pass, that every one that shall be left in Sion, and that shall remain in Jerusalem, shall be called holy, every one that is written in life in Jerusalem.

4:4 Si abluerit Dominus sordes filiarum Sion, et sanguinem Jerusalem laverit de medio ejus, in spiritu judicii, et spiritu ardoris.

4:4 If the Lord shall wash away the filth of the daughters of Sion, and shall wash away the blood of Jerusalem out of the midst thereof, by the spirit of judgment, and by the spirit of burning.

4:5 Et creabit Dominus super omnem locum montis Sion, et ubi invocatus est, nubem per diem et fumum, et splendorem ignis flammantis in nocte : super omnem enim gloriam protectio.

4:5 And the Lord will create upon every place of mount Sion, and where he is called upon, a cloud by day, and a smoke and the brightness of a flaming fire in the night: for over all the glory shall be a protection.

4:6 Et tabernaculum erit in umbraculum, diei ab æstu, et in securitatem et absconsionem a turbine et a pluvia.

4:6 And there shall be a tabernacle for a shade in the daytime from the heat, and for a security and covert from the whirlwind, and from rain.

Chapter 5

5:1 Cantabo dilecto meo canticum patruelis mei vineæ suæ. Vinea facta est dilecto meo in cornu filio olei.

5:1 I will sing to my beloved the canticle of my cousin concerning his vineyard. My beloved had a vineyard on a hill in a fruitful place.

5:2 Et sepivit eam, et lapides elegit ex illa, et plantavit eam electam ; et ædificavit turrim in medio ejus, et torcular exstruxit in ea ; et exspectavit ut faceret uvas, et fecit labruscas.

5:2 And he fenced it in, and picked the stones out of it, and planted it with the choicest vines, and built a tower in the midst thereof, and set up a winepress therein: and he looked that it should bring forth grapes, and it brought forth wild grapes.

5:3 Nunc ergo, habitatores Jerusalem et viri Juda, judicate inter me et vineam meam.

5:3 And now, O ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and ye men of Juda, judge between me and my vineyard.

5:4 Quid est quod debui ultra facere vineæ meæ, et non feci ei ? an quod exspectavi ut faceret uvas, et fecit labruscas ?

5:4 What is there that I ought to do more to my vineyard, that I have not done to it? was it that I looked that it should bring forth grapes, and it hath brought forth wild grapes?

5:5 Et nunc ostendam vobis quid ego faciam vineæ meæ : auferam sepem ejus, et erit in direptionem ; diruam maceriam ejus, et erit in conculcationem.

5:5 And now I will shew you what I will do to my vineyard. I will take away the hedge thereof, and it shall be wasted: I will break down the wall thereof, and it shall be trodden down.

5:6 Et ponam eam desertam ; non putabitur et non fodietur : et ascendent vepres et spinæ, et nubibus mandabo ne pluant super eam imbrem.

5:6 And I will make it desolate: it shall not be pruned, and it shall not be digged: but briers and thorns shall come up: and I will command the clouds to rain no rain upon it.

5:7 Vinea enim Domini exercituum domus Israël est ; et vir Juda germen ejus delectabile : et exspectavi ut faceret judicium, et ecce iniquitas ; et justitiam, et ecce clamor.

5:7 For the vineyard of the Lord of hosts is the house of Israel: and the man of Juda, his pleasant plant: and I looked that he should do judgment, and behold iniquity: and do justice, and behold a cry.

5:8 Væ qui conjungitis domum ad domum, et agrum agro copulatis usque ad terminum loci ! Numquid habitabitis vos soli in medio terræ ?

5:8 Woe to you that join house to house and lay field to field, even to the end of the place: shall you alone dwell in the midst of the earth?

5:9 In auribus meis sunt hæc, dicit Dominus exercituum ; nisi domus multæ desertæ fuerint, grandes et pulchræ, absque habitatore.

5:9 These things are in my ears, saith the Lord of hosts: Unless many great and fair houses shall become desolate, without an inhabitant.

5:10 Decem enim jugera vinearum facient lagunculam unam, et triginta modii sementis facient modios tres.

5:10 For ten acres of vineyard shall yield one little measure, and thirty bushels of seed shall yield three bushels.

5:11 Væ qui consurgitis mane ad ebrietatem sectandam, et potandum usque ad vesperam, ut vino æstuetis !

5:11 Woe to you that rise up early in the morning to follow drunkenness, and to drink in the evening, to be inflamed with wine.

5:12 Cithara, et lyra, et tympanum, et tibia, et vinum in conviviis vestris ; et opus Domini non respicitis, nec opera manuum ejus consideratis.

5:12 The harp, and the lyre, and, the timbrel and the pipe, and wine are in your feasts: and the work of the Lord you regard not, nor do you consider the works of his hands.

5:13 Propterea captivus ductus est populus meus, quia non habuit scientiam, et nobiles ejus interierunt fame, et multitudo ejus siti exaruit.

5:13 Therefore is my people led away captive, because they had not knowledge, and their nobles have perished with famine, and their multitude were dried up with thirst.

5:14 Propterea dilatavit infernus animam suam, et aperuit os suum absque ullo termino ; et descendent fortes ejus, et populus ejus, et sublimes gloriosique ejus, ad eum.

5:14 Therefore hath hell enlarged her soul, and opened her mouth without any bounds, and their strong ones, and their people, and their high and glorious ones shall go down into it.

5:15 Et incurvabitur homo, et humiliabitur vir, et oculi sublimium deprimentur.

5:15 And man shall be brought down, and man shall be humbled, and the eyes of the lofty shall be brought low.

5:16 Et exaltabitur Dominus exercituum in judicio ; et Deus sanctus sanctificabitur in justitia.

5:16 And the Lord of hosts shall be exalted in judgment, and the holy God shall be sanctified in justice.

5:17 Et pascentur agni juxta ordinem suum, et deserta in ubertatem versa advenæ comedent.

5:17 And the lambs shall feed according to their order, and strangers shall eat the deserts turned into fruitfulness.

5:18 Væ qui trahitis iniquitatem in funiculis vanitatis, et quasi vinculum plaustri peccatum !

5:18 Woe to you that draw iniquity with cords of vanity, and sin as the rope of a cart.

5:19 qui dicitis : Festinet, et cito veniat opus ejus, ut videamus ; et appropiet, et veniat consilium sancti Israël, et sciemus illud !

5:19 That say: Let him make haste, and let his work come quickly, that we may see it: and let the counsel of the Holy One of Israel come, that we may know it.

5:20 Væ qui dicitis malum bonum, et bonum malum ; ponentes tenebras lucem, et lucem tenebras ; ponentes amarum in dulce, et dulce in amarum !

5:20 Woe to you that call evil good, and good evil: that put darkness for light, and light for darkness: that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter.

5:21 Væ qui sapientes estis in oculis vestris, et coram vobismetipsis prudentes.

5:21 Woe to you that are wise in your own eyes, and prudent in your own conceits.

5:22 Væ qui potentes estis ad bibendum vinum, et viri fortes ad miscendam ebrietatem !

5:22 Woe to you that are mighty to drink wine, and stout men at drunkenness.

5:23 qui justificatis impium pro muneribus, et justitiam justi aufertis ab eo !

5:23 That justify the wicked for gifts, and take away the justice of the just from him.

5:24 Propter hoc, sicut devorat stipulam lingua ignis, et calor flammæ exurit, sic radix eorum quasi favilla erit, et germen eorum ut pulvis ascendet ; abjecerunt enim legem Domini exercituum, et eloquium sancti Israël blasphemaverunt.

5:24 Therefore as the tongue of the fire devoureth the stubble, and the heat of the flame consumeth it: so shall their root be as ashes, and their bud shall go up as dust: for they have cast away the law of the Lord of hosts, and have blasphemed the word of the Holy One of Israel.

5:25 Ideo iratus est furor Domini in populum suum, et extendit manum suam super eum, et percussit eum : et conturbati sunt montes, et facta sunt morticina eorum quasi stercus in medio platearum. In his omnibus non est adversus furor ejus, sed adhuc manus ejus extenta.

5:25 Therefore is the wrath of the Lord kindled against his people, and he hath stretched out his hand upon them, and struck them: and the mountains were troubles, and their carcasses became as dung in the midst of the streets. For after this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.

5:26 Et elevabit signum in nationibus procul, et sibilabit ad eum de finibus terræ : et ecce festinus velociter veniet.

5:26 And he will lift up a sign to the nations afar off, and will whistle to them from the ends of the earth: and behold they shall come with speed swiftly.

5:27 Non est deficiens neque laborans in eo ; non dormitabit, neque dormiet ; neque solvetur cingulum renum ejus, nec rumpetur corrigia calceamenti ejus.

5:27 There is none that shall faint, nor labour among them: they shall not slumber nor sleep, neither shall the girdle of their loins be loosed, nor the latchet of their shoes be broken.

5:28 Sagittæ ejus acutæ, et omnes arcus ejus extenti. Ungulæ equorum ejus ut silex, et rotæ ejus quasi impetus tempestatis.

5:28 Their arrows are sharp, and all their bows are bent. The hoofs of their horses shall be like the flint, and their wheels like the violence of a tempest.

5:29 Rugitus ejus ut leonis ; rugiet ut catuli leonum : et frendet, et tenebit prædam, et amplexabitur, et non erit qui eruat.

5:29 Their roaring like that of a lion, they shall roar like young lions: yea they shall roar, and take hold of the prey, and they shall keep fast hold of it, and there shall be none to deliver it.

5:30 Et sonabit super eum in die illa sicut sonitus maris : aspiciemus in terram, et ecce tenebræ tribulationis, et lux obtenebrata est in caligine ejus.

5:30 And they shall make a noise against them that day, like the roaring of the sea; we shall look towards the land, and behold darkness of tribulation, and the light is darkened with the mist thereof.

Chapter 6

6:1 In anno quo mortuus est rex Ozias, vidi Dominum sedentem super solium excelsum et elevatum ; et ea quæ sub ipso erant replebant templum.

6:1 In the year that king Ozias died, I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne high and elevated: and his train filled the temple.

6:2 Seraphim stabant super illud : sex alæ uni, et sex alæ alteri ; duabus velabant faciem ejus, et duabus velabant pedes ejus, et duabus volabant.

6:2 Upon it stood the seraphims: the one had six wings, and the other had six wings: with two they covered his face, and with two they covered his feet, and with two they flew.

6:3 Et clamabant alter ad alterum, et dicebant : Sanctus, sanctus, sanctus Dominus, Deus exercituum ; plena est omnis terra gloria ejus.

6:3 And they cried one to another, and said: Holy, holy, holy, the Lord God of hosts, all the earth is full of his glory,

6:4 Et commota sunt superliminaria cardinum a voce clamantis, et domus repleta est fumo.

6:4 And the lintels of the doors were moved at the voice of him that cried, and the house was filled with smoke.

6:5 Et dixi : Væ mihi, quia tacui, quia vir pollutus labiis ego sum, et in medio populi polluta labia habentis ego habito, et regem Dominum exercituum vidi oculis meis.

6:5 And I said: Woe is me, because I have held my peace; because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people that hath unclean lips, and I have seen with my eyes the King the Lord of hosts.

6:6 Et volavit ad me unus de seraphim, et in manu ejus calculus, quem forcipe tulerat de altari,

6:6 And one of the seraphims flew to me, and in his hand was a live coal, which he had taken with the tongs off the altar.

6:7 et tetigit os meum, et dixit : Ecce tetigit hoc labia tua, et auferetur iniquitas tua, et peccatum tuum mundabitur.

6:7 And he touched my mouth, and said: Behold this hath touched thy lips, and thy iniquities shall be taken away, and thy sin shall be cleansed.

6:8 Et audivi vocem Domini dicentis : Quem mittam ? et quis ibit nobis ? Et dixi : Ecce ego, mitte me.

6:8 And I heard the voice of the Lord, saying: Whom shall I send? and who shall go for us? And I said: Lo, here am I, send me.

6:9 Et dixit : Vade, et dices populo huic : Audite audientes, et nolite intelligere ; et videte visionem, et nolite cognoscere.

6:9 And he said: Go, and thou shalt say to this people: Hearing, hear, and understand not: and see the vision, and know it not.

6:10 Excæca cor populi hujus, et aures ejus aggrava, et oculos ejus claude : ne forte videat oculis suis, et auribus suis audiat, et corde suo intelligat, et convertatur, et sanem eum.

6:10 Blind the heart of this people, and make their ears heavy, and shut their eyes: lest they see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and be converted and I heal them.

6:11 Et dixi : Usquequo, Domine ? Et dixit : Donec desolentur civitates absque habitatore, et domus sine homine, et terra relinquetur deserta.

6:11 And I said: How long, O Lord? And he said: Until the cities be wasted without inhabitant, and the houses without man, and the land shall be left desolate.

6:12 Et longe faciet Dominus homines, et multiplicabitur quæ derelicta fuerat in medio terræ.

6:12 And the Lord shall remove men far away, and she shall be multiplied that was left in the midst of the earth.

6:13 Et adhuc in ea decimatio, et convertetur, et erit in ostensionem sicut terebinthus, et sicut quercus quæ expandit ramos suos ; semen sanctum erit id quod steterit in ea.

6:13 And there shall be still a tithing therein, and she shall turn, and shall be made a show as a turpentine tree, and as an oak that spreadeth its branches: that which shall stand therein, shall be a holy seed.

Chapter 7

7:1 Et factum est in diebus Achaz, filii Joathan, filii Oziæ, regis Juda, ascendit Rasin, rex Syriæ, et Phacee, filius Romeliæ, rex Israël, in Jerusalem, ad præliandum contra eam : et non potuerunt

7:1 And it came to pass in the days of Achaz the son of Joathan, the son of Ozias, king of Juda, that Rasin king of Syria and Phacee the son of Romelia king of Israel, came up to Jerusalem, to fight against it: but they could not prevail over it.

7:2 debellare eam. Et nuntiaverunt domui David, dicentes : Requievit Syria super Ephraim. Et commotum est cor ejus, et cor populi ejus, sicut moventur ligna silvarum a facie venti.

7:2 And they told the house of David, saying: Syria hath rested upon Ephraim, and his heart was moved, and the heart of his people, as the trees of the woods are moved with the wind.

7:3 Et dixit Dominus ad Isaiam : Egredere in occursum Achaz, tu et qui derelictus est Jasub, filius tuus, ad extremum aquæductus piscinæ superioris in via agri Fullonis ;

7:3 And the Lord said to Isaiah: Go forth to meet Achaz, thou and Jasub thy son that is left, to the conduit of the upper pool in the way of the fuller's field.

7:4 et dices ad eum : Vide ut sileas ; noli timere, et cor tuum ne formidet a duabus caudis titionum fumigantium istorum, in ira furoris Rasin, regis Syriæ, et filii Romeliæ ;

7:4 And thou shalt say to him: See thou be quiet: fear not, and let not thy heart be afraid of the two tails of these firebrands, smoking with the wrath of the fury of Rasin king of Syria, and of the son of Romelia.

7:5 eo quod consilium inierit contra te Syria in malum, Ephraim, et filius Romeliæ, dicentes :

7:5 Because Syria hath taken counsel against thee, unto the evil of Ephraim and the son of Romelia, saying:

7:6 Ascendamus ad Judam, et suscitemus eum, et avellamus eum ad nos, et ponamus regem in medio ejus filium Tabeel.

7:6 Let us go up to Juda, and rouse it up, and draw it away to us, and make the son of Tabeel king in the midst thereof.

7:7 Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Non stabit, et non erit istud ;

7:7 Thus saith the Lord God: It shall not stand, and this shall not be.

7:8 sed caput Syriæ Damascus, et caput Damasci Rasin ; et adhuc sexaginta et quinque anni, et desinet Ephraim esse populus ;

7:8 But the head of Syria is Damascus, and the head of Damascus is Rasin: and within threescore and five years, Ephraim shall cease to be a people:

7:9 et caput Ephraim Samaria, et caput Samariæ filius Romeliæ. Si non credideritis, non permanebitis.

7:9 And the head of Ephraim is Samaria, and the head of Samaria is the son of Romelia. If you will not believe, you shall not continue.

7:10 Et adjecit Dominus loqui ad Achaz, dicens :

7:10 And the Lord spoke again to Achaz, saying:

7:11 Pete tibi signum a Domino Deo tuo, in profundum inferni, sive in excelsum supra.

7:11 Ask thee a sign of the Lord thy God, either unto the depth of hell, or unto the height above.

7:12 Et dixit Achaz : Non petam, et non tentabo Dominum.

7:12 And Achaz said: I will not ask, and I will not tempt the Lord.

7:13 Et dixit : Audite ergo, domus David. Numquid parum vobis est molestos esse hominibus, quia molesti estis et Deo meo ?

7:13 And he said: Hear ye therefore, O house of David: Is it a small thing for you to be grievous to men, that you are grievous to my God also?

7:14 Propter hoc dabit Dominus ipse vobis signum : ecce virgo concipiet, et pariet filium, et vocabitur nomen ejus Emmanuel.

7:14 Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign. Behold a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son and his name shall be called Emmanuel.

7:15 Butyrum et mel comedet, ut sciat reprobare malum, et eligere bonum.

7:15 He shall eat butter and honey, that he may know to refuse the evil, and to choose the good.

7:16 Quia antequam sciat puer reprobare malum et eligere bonum, derelinquetur terra quam tu detestaris a facie duorum regum suorum.

7:16 For before the child know to refuse the evil and to choose the good, the land which thou abhorrest shall be forsaken of the face of her two kings.

7:17 Adducet Dominus super te, et super populum tuum, et super domum patris tui, dies qui non venerunt a diebus separationis Ephraim a Juda, cum rege Assyriorum.

7:17 The Lord shall bring upon thee, and upon thy people, and upon the house of thy father, days that have not come since the time of the separation of Ephraim from Juda with the king of the Assyrians.

7:18 Et erit in die illa : sibilabit Dominus muscæ quæ est in extremo fluminum Ægypti, et api quæ est in terra Assur ;

7:18 And it shall come to pass in that day, that the Lord shall hiss for the fly, that is in the uttermost parts of the rivers of Egypt, and for the bee that is in the land of Assyria.

7:19 et venient, et requiescent omnes in torrentibus vallium, et in cavernis petrarum, et in omnibus frutetis, et in universis foraminibus.

7:19 And they shall come, and shall all of them rest in the torrents of the valleys, and in the holes of the rocks, and upon all places set with shrubs, and in all hollow places.

7:20 In die illa radet Dominus in novacula conducta in his qui trans flumen sunt, in rege Assyriorum, caput et pilos pedum, et barbam universam.

7:20 In that day the Lord shall shave with a razor that is hired by them that are beyond the river, by the king of the Assyrians, the head and the hairs of the feet, and the whole beard.

7:21 Et erit in die illa : nutriet homo vaccam boum, et duas oves,

7:21 And it shall come to pass in that day, that a man shall nourish a young cow, and two sheep.

7:22 et præ ubertate lactis comedet butyrum ; butyrum enim et mel manducabit omnis qui relictus fuerit in medio terræ.

7:22 And for the abundance of milk he shall eat butter: for butter and honey shall every one eat that shall be left in the midst of the land.

7:23 Et erit in die illa : omnis locus ubi fuerint mille vites, mille argenteis, in spinas et in vepres erunt.

7:23 And it shall come to pass in that day, that every place where there were a thousand vines, at a thousand pieces of silver, shall become thorns and briers.

7:24 Cum sagittis et arcu ingredientur illuc : vepres enim et spinæ erunt in universa terra.

7:24 With arrows and with bows they shall go in thither: for briers and thorns shall be in all the land.

7:25 Et omnes montes qui in sarculo sarrientur, non veniet illuc terror spinarum et veprium : et erit in pascua bovis, et in conculcationem pecoris.

7:25 And as for the hills that shall be raked with a rake, the fear of thorns and briers shall not come thither, but they shall be for the ox to feed on, and the lesser cattle to tread upon.

Chapter 8

8:1 Et dixit Dominus ad me : Sume tibi librum grandem, et scribe in eo stylo hominis : Velociter spolia detrahe, cito prædare.

8:1 And the Lord said to me: Take thee a great book, and write in it with a man's pen. Take away the spoils with speed, quickly take the prey.

8:2 Et adhibui mihi testes fideles, Uriam sacerdotem, et Zachariam, filium Barachiæ :

8:2 And I took unto me faithful witnesses, Urias the priest, and Zacharias the son of Barachias.

8:3 et accessi ad prophetissam, et concepit, et peperit filium. Et dixit Dominus ad me : Voca nomen ejus : Accelera spolia detrahere ; Festina prædari :

8:3 And I went to the prophetess, and she conceived, and bore a son. And the Lord said to me: Call his name, Hasten to take away the spoils: Make hast to take away the prey.

8:4 quia antequam sciat puer vocare patrem suum et matrem suam, auferetur fortitudo Damasci, et spolia Samariæ, coram rege Assyriorum.

8:4 For before the child know to call his father and his mother, the strength of Damascus, and the spoils of Samaria shall be taken away before the king of the Assyrians.

8:5 Et adjecit Dominus loqui ad me adhuc, dicens :

8:5 And the Lord spoke to me again, saying:

8:6 Pro eo quod abjecit populus iste aquas Siloë, quæ vadunt cum silentio, et assumpsit magis Rasin, et filium Romeliæ :

8:6 Forasmuch as this people hath cast away the waters of Siloe, that go with silence, and hath rather taken Rasin, and the son of Romelia:

8:7 propter hoc ecce Dominus adducet super eos aquas fluminis fortes et multas, regem Assyriorum, et omnem gloriam ejus, et ascendet super omnes rivos ejus, et fluet super universas ripas ejus ;

8:7 Therefore behold the Lord will bring upon them the waters of the river strong and many, the king of the Assyrians, and all his glory: and he shall come up over all his channels, and shall overflow all his banks.

8:8 et ibit per Judam, inundans, et transiens : usque ad collum veniet. Et erit extensio alarum ejus implens latitudinem terræ tuæ, o Emmanuel !

8:8 And shall pass through Juda, overflowing, and going over shall reach even to the neck. And the stretching out of his wings shall fill the breadth of thy, land, O Emmanuel.

8:9 Congregamini, populi, et vincimini ; et audite, universæ procul terræ : confortamini, et vincimini ; accingite vos, et vincimini.

8:9 Gather yourselves together, O ye people, and be overcome, and give ear, all ye lands afar off: strengthen yourselves, and be overcome, gird yourselves, and be overcome.

8:10 Inite consilium, et dissipabitur ; loquimini verbum, et non fiet : quia nobiscum Deus.

8:10 Take counsel together, and it shall be defeated: speak a word, and it shall not be done: because God is with us.

8:11 Hæc enim ait Dominus ad me : Sicut in manu forti erudivit me, ne irem in via populi hujus, dicens :

8:11 For thus saith the Lord to me: As he hath taught me, with a strong arm, that I should not walk in the way of this people, saying:

8:12 Non dicatis : Conjuratio ; omnia enim quæ loquitur populus iste, conjuratio est : et timorem ejus ne timeatis, neque paveatis.

8:12 Say ye not: A conspiracy: for all that this people speaketh, is a conspiracy: neither fear ye their fear, nor be afraid.

8:13 Dominum exercituum ipsum sanctificate ; ipse pavor vester, et ipse terror vester :

8:13 Sanctify the Lord of hosts himself: and let him be your fear, and let him be your dread.

8:14 et erit vobis in sanctificationem ; in lapidem autem offensionis, et in petram scandali, duabus domibus Israël ; in laqueum et in ruinam habitantibus Jerusalem.

8:14 And he shall be a sanctification to you. But for a stone of stumbling, and for a rock of offence to the two houses of Israel, for a snare and a ruin to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.

8:15 Et offendent ex eis plurimi, et cadent, et conterentur, et irretientur, et capientur.

8:15 And very many of them shall stumble and fall, and shall be broken in pieces, and shall be snared, and taken.

8:16 Liga testimonium, signa legem in discipulis meis.

8:16 Bind up the testimony, seal the law among my disciples.

8:17 Et exspectabo Dominum qui abscondit faciem suam a domo Jacob, et præstolabor eum.

8:17 And I will wait for the Lord, who hath hid his face from the house of Jacob, and I will look for him.

8:18 Ecce ego et pueri mei quos dedit mihi Dominus in signum, et in portentum Israël a Domino exercituum, qui habitat in monte Sion :

8:18 Behold I and my children, whom the Lord hath given me for a sign, and for a wonder in Israel from the Lord of hosts, who dwelleth in mount Sion.

8:19 et cum dixerint ad vos : Quærite a pythonibus et a divinis qui strident in incantationibus suis : numquid non populus a Deo suo requiret, pro vivis a mortuis ?

8:19 And when they shall say to you: Seek of pythons, and of diviners, who mutter in their enchantments: should not the people seek of their God, for the living of the dead?

8:20 ad legem magis et ad testimonium. Quod si non dixerint juxta verbum hoc, non erit eis matutina lux.

8:20 To the law rather, and to the testimony. And if they speak not according to this word, they shall not have the morning light.

8:21 Et transibit per eam, corruet, et esuriet ; et cum esurierit, irascetur. Et maledicet regi suo, et Deo suo, et suscipiet sursum,

8:21 And they shall pass by it, they shall fall, and be hungry: and when they shall be hungry, they will be angry, and curse their king, and their God, and look upwards.

8:22 et ad terram intuebitur ; et ecce tribulatio et tenebræ, dissolutio et angustia, et caligo persequens, et non poterit avolare de angustia sua.

8:22 And they shall look to the earth, and behold trouble and darkness, weakness and distress, and a mist following them, and they cannot fly away from their distress.

Chapter 9

9:1 Primo tempore alleviata est terra Zabulon et terra Nephthali : et novissimo aggravata est via maris trans Jordanem Galilææ gentium.

9:1 At the first time the land of Zabulon, and the land of Nephtali was lightly touched: and at the last the way of the sea beyond the Jordan of the Galilee of the Gentiles was heavily loaded.

9:2 Populus qui ambulabat in tenebris, vidit lucem magnam ; habitantibus in regione umbræ mortis, lux orta est eis.

9:2 The people that walked in darkness, have seen a great light: to them that dwelt in the region of the shadow of death, light is risen.

9:3 Multiplicasti gentem, et non magnificasti lætitiam. Lætabuntur coram te, sicut qui lætantur in messe ; sicut exsultant victores capta præda, quando dividunt spolia.

9:3 Thou hast multiplied the nation, and hast not increased the joy. They shall rejoice before thee, as they that rejoice in the harvest, as conquerors rejoice after taking a prey, when they divide the spoils.

9:4 Jugum enim oneris ejus, et virgam humeri ejus, et sceptrum exactoris ejus superasti, sicut in die Madian.

9:4 For the yoke of their burden, and the rod of their shoulder, and the sceptre of their oppressor thou hast overcome, as in the day of Madian.

9:5 Quia omnis violentia prædatio cum tumultu, et vestimentum mistum sanguine, erit in combustionem, et cibus ignis.

9:5 For every violent taking of spoils, with tumult, and garment mingled with blood, shall be burnt, and be fuel for the fire.

9:6 Parvulus enim natus est nobis, et filius datus est nobis, et factus est principatus super humerum ejus : et vocabitur nomen ejus, Admirabilis, Consiliarius, Deus, Fortis, Pater futuri sæculi, Princeps pacis.

9:6 For a CHILD IS BORN to us, and a son is given to us, and the government is upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, God the Mighty, the Father of the world to come, the Prince of Peace.

9:7 Multiplicabitur ejus imperium, et pacis non erit finis ; super solium David, et super regnum ejus sedebit, ut confirmet illud et corroboret in judicio et justitia, amodo et usque in sempiternum : zelus Domini exercituum faciet hoc.

9:7 His empire shall be multiplied, and there shall be no end of peace: he shall sit upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom; to establish it and strengthen it with judgment and with justice, from henceforth and for ever: the zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.

9:8 Verbum misit Dominus in Jacob, et cecidit in Israël.

9:8 The Lord sent a word into Jacob, and it hath lighted upon Israel.

9:9 Et sciet omnis populus Ephraim, et habitantes Samariam, in superbia et magnitudine cordis dicentes :

9:9 And all the people of Ephraim shall know, and the inhabitants of Samaria that say in the pride and haughtiness of their heart:

9:10 Lateres ceciderunt, sed quadris lapidibus ædificabimus ; sycomoros succiderunt, sed cedros immutabimus.

9:10 The bricks are fallen down, but we will build with square stones: they have cut down the sycamores, but we will change them for cedars.

9:11 Et elevabit Dominus hostes Rasin super eum, et inimicos ejus in tumultum vertet.

9:11 And the Lord shall set up the enemies of Rasin over him, and shall bring on his enemies in a crowd:

9:12 Syriam ab oriente, et Philisthiim ab occidente ; et devorabunt Israël toto ore. In omnibus his non est aversus furor ejus, sed adhuc manus ejus extenta.

9:12 The Syrians from the east, and, the Philistines from the west: and they shall devour Israel with open mouth. For all this his indignation is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.

9:13 Et populus non est reversus ad percutientem se, et Dominum exercituum non inquisierunt.

9:13 And the people are not returned to him who hath struck them, and have not sought after the Lord of hosts.

9:14 Et disperdet Dominus ab Israël caput et caudam, incurvantem et refrenantem, die una.

9:14 And the Lord shall destroy out of Israel the head and the tail, him that bendeth down, and him that holdeth back, in one day.

9:15 Longævus et honorabilis, ipse est caput ; et propheta docens mendacium, ipse est cauda.

9:15 The aged and honourable, he is the head: and the prophet that teacheth lies, he is the tail.

9:16 Et erunt qui beatificant populum istum, seducentes ; et qui beatificantur, præcipitati.

9:16 And they that call this people blessed, shall cause them to err: and they that are called blessed, shall be thrown down, headlong.

9:17 Propter hoc super adolescentulis ejus non lætabitur Dominus, et pupillorum ejus et viduarum non miserebitur : quia omnis hypocrita est et nequam, et universum os locutum est stultitiam ; in omnibus his non est aversus furor ejus, sed adhuc manus ejus extenta.

9:17 Therefore the Lord shall have no joy in their young men: neither shall he have mercy on their fatherless, and widows: for every one is a hypocrite and wicked, and every mouth hath spoken folly. For all this his indignation is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.

9:18 Succensa est enim quasi ignis impietas : veprem et spinam vorabit, et succendetur in densitate saltus, et convolvetur superbia fumi.

9:18 For wickedness is kindled as a fire, it shall devour the brier and the thorn: and shall kindle in the thicket of the forest, and it shall be wrapped up in smoke ascending on high.

9:19 In ira Domini exercituum conturbata est terra, et erit populus quasi esca ignis ; vir fratri suo non parcet.

9:19 By the wrath of the Lord of hosts the land is troubled, and the people shall be as fuel for the fire: no man shall spare his brother.

9:20 Et declinabit ad dexteram, et esuriet ; et comedet ad sinistram, et non saturabitur ; unusquisque carnem brachii sui vorabit : Manasses Ephraim, et Ephraim Manassen ; simul ipsi contra Judam.

9:20 And he shall turn to the right hand, and shall be hungry: and shall eat on the left hand, and shall not be filled: every one shall eat the flesh of his own arm: Manasses Ephraim, and Ephraim Manasses, and they together shall be against Juda.

9:21 In omnibus his non est aversus furor ejus, sed adhuc manus ejus extenta.

9:21 After all these things his indignation is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.

Chapter 10

10:1 Væ qui condunt leges iniquas, et scribentes injustitiam scripserunt,

10:1 Woe to them that make wicked laws: and when they write, write injustice:

10:2 ut opprimerent in judicio pauperes, et vim facerent causæ humilium populi mei ; ut essent viduæ præda eorum, et pupillos diriperent.

10:2 To oppress the poor in judgment, and do violence to the cause of the humble of my people: that widows might be their prey, and that they might rob the fatherless.

10:3 Quid facietis in die visitationis, et calamitatis de longe venientis ? ad cujus confugietis auxilium ? et ubi derelinquetis gloriam vestram,

10:3 What will you do in the day of visitation, and of the calamity which cometh from afar? to whom will ye flee for help? and where will ye leave your glory?

10:4 ne incurvemini sub vinculo, et cum interfectis cadatis ? Super omnibus his non est aversus furor ejus, sed adhuc manus ejus extenta.

10:4 That you be not bowed down under the bond, and fall with the slain? In all these things his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.

10:5 Væ Assur ! virga furoris mei et baculus ipse est ; in manu eorum indignatio mea.

10:5 Woe to the Assyrian, he is the rod and the staff of my anger, and my indignation is in their hands.

10:6 Ad gentem fallacem mittam eum, et contra populum furoris mei mandabo illi, ut auferat spolia, et diripiat prædam, et ponat illum in conculcationem quasi lutum platearum.

10:6 I will send him to a deceitful nation, and I will give him a charge against the people of my wrath, to take away the spoils, and to lay hold on the prey, and to tread them down like the mire of the streets.

10:7 Ipse autem non sic arbitrabitur, et cor ejus non ita existimabit ; sed ad conterendum erit cor ejus, et ad internecionem gentium non paucarum.

10:7 But he shall not take it so, and his heart shall not think so: but his heart shall be set to destroy, and to cut off nations not a few.

10:8 Dicet enim :

10:8 For he shall say:

10:9 Numquid non principes mei simul reges sunt ? numquid non ut Charcamis, sic Calano ? et ut Arphad, sic Emath ? numquid non ut Damascus, sic Samaria ?

10:9 Are not my princes as so many kings? is not Calano as Charcamis: and Emath as Arphad? is not Samaria as Damascus?

10:10 Quomodo invenit manus mea regna idoli, sic et simulacra eorum de Jerusalem et de Samaria.

10:10 As my hand hath found the kingdoms of the idol, so also their idols of Jerusalem, and of Samaria.

10:11 Numquid non sicut feci Samariæ et idolis ejus, sic faciam Jerusalem et simulacris ejus ?

10:11 Shall I not, as I have done to Samaria and her idols, so do to Jerusalem and her idols?

10:12 Et erit, cum impleverit Dominus cuncta opera sua in monte Sion et in Jerusalem, visitabo super fructum magnifici cordis regis Assur, et super gloriam altitudinis oculorum ejus.

10:12 And it shall come to pass, that when the Lord shall have performed all his works in mount Sion, and in Jerusalem, I will visit the fruit of the proud heart of the king of Assyria, and the glory of the haughtiness of his eyes.

10:13 Dixit enim : In fortitudine manus meæ feci, et in sapientia mea intellexi ; et abstuli terminos populorum, et principes eorum deprædatus sum, et detraxi quasi potens in sublimi residentes.

10:13 For he hath said: By the strength of my own hand I have done it, and by my own wisdom I have understood: and I have removed the bounds of the people, and have taken the spoils of the princes, and as a mighty man hath pulled down them that sat on high.

10:14 Et invenit quasi nidum manus mea fortitudinem populorum ; et sicut colliguntur ova quæ derelicta sunt, sic universam terram ego congregavi ; et non fuit qui moveret pennam, et aperiret os, et ganniret.

10:14 And my hand hath found the strength of the people as a nest; and as eggs are gathered, that are left, so have I gathered all the earth: and there was none that moved the wing, or opened the mouth, or made the least noise.

10:15 Numquid gloriabitur securis contra eum qui secat in ea ? aut exaltabitur serra contra eum a quo trahitur ? Quomodo si elevetur virga contra elevantem se, et exaltetur baculus, qui utique lignum est.

10:15 Shall the axe boast itself against him that cutteth with it? or shall the saw exalt itself against him by whom it is drawn? as if a rod should lift itself up against him that lifteth it up, and a staff exalt itself, which is but wood.

10:16 Propter hoc mittet Dominator, Dominus exercituum, in pinguibus ejus tenuitatem ; et subtus gloriam ejus succensa ardebit quasi combustio ignis.

10:16 Therefore the sovereign Lord, the Lord of hosts, shall send leanness among his fat ones: and under his glory shall be kindled a burning, as it were the burning of a fire.

10:17 Et erit lumen Israël in igne, et Sanctus ejus in flamma ; et succendetur, et devorabitur spina ejus et vepres in die una.

10:17 And the light of Israel shall be as a fire, and the Holy One thereof as a flame: and his thorns and his briers shall be set on fire, and shall be devoured in one day.

10:18 Et gloria saltus ejus, et carmeli ejus, ab anima usque ad carnem consumetur ; et erit terrore profugus.

10:18 And the glory of his forest, and of his beautiful hill, shall be consumed from the soul even to the flesh, and he shall run away through fear.

10:19 Et reliquiæ ligni saltus ejus præ paucitate numerabuntur, et puer scribet eos.

10:19 And they that remain of the trees of his forest shall be so few, that they shall easily be numbered, and a child shall write them down.

10:20 Et erit in die illa : non adjiciet residuum Israël, et hi qui fugerint de domo Jacob, inniti super eo qui percutit eos ; sed innitetur super Dominum, Sanctum Israël, in veritate.

10:20 And it shall come to pass in that day, that the remnant of Israel, and they that shall escape of the house of Jacob, shall lean no more upon him that striketh them: but they shall lean upon the Lord the Holy One of Israel, in truth.

10:21 Reliquiæ convertentur ; reliquiæ, inquam, Jacob ad Deum fortem.

10:21 The remnant shall be converted, the remnant, I say, of Jacob, to the mighty God.

10:22 Si enim fuerit populus tuus, Israël, quasi arena maris, reliquiæ convertentur ex eo ; consummatio abbreviata inundabit justitiam.

10:22 For if thy people, O Israel, shall be as the sand of the sea, a remnant of them shall be converted, the consumption abridged shall overflow with justice.

10:23 Consummationem enim et abbreviationem Dominus Deus exercituum faciet in medio omnis terræ.

10:23 For the Lord God of hosts shall make a consumption, and an abridgment in the midst of all the land.

10:24 Propter hoc, hæc dicit Dominus Deus exercituum : Noli timere, populus meus, habitator Sion, ab Assur : in virga percutiet te, et baculum suum levabit super te, in via Ægypti.

10:24 Therefore, thus saith the Lord the God of hosts: O my people that dwellest in Sion, be not afraid of the Assyrian: he shall strike thee with his rod, and he shall lift up his staff over thee in the way of Egypt.

10:25 Adhuc enim paululum modicumque, et consummabitur indignatio et furor meus super scelus eorum.

10:25 For yet a little and a very little while, and my indignation shall cease, and my wrath shall be upon their wickedness.

10:26 Et suscitabit super eum Dominus exercituum flagellum, juxta plagam Madian in petra Oreb : et virgam suam super mare, et levabit eam in via Ægypti.

10:26 And the Lord of hosts shall raise up a scourge against him, according to the slaughter of Madian in the rock of Oreb, and his rod over the sea, and he shall lift it up in the way of Egypt.

10:27 Et erit in die illa : auferetur onus ejus de humero tuo et jugum ejus de collo tuo, et computrescet jugum a facie olei.

10:27 And it shall come to pass in that day, that his burden shall be taken away from off thy shoulder, and his yoke from off thy neck, and the yoke shall putrefy at the presence of the oil.

10:28 Veniet in Ajath, transibit in Magron, apud Machmas commendabit vasa sua.

10:28 He shall come into Aiath, he shall pass into Magron: at Machmas he shall lay up his carriages.

10:29 Transierunt cursim, Gaba sedes nostra ; obstupuit Rama, Gabaath Saulis fugit.

10:29 They have passed in haste, Gaba is our lodging: Rama was astonished, Gabaath of Saul fled away.

10:30 Hinni voce tua, filia Gallim, attende Laisa, paupercula Anathoth.

10:30 Lift up thy voice, O daughter of Gallim, attend, O Laisa, poor Anathoth.

10:31 Migravit Medemena ; habitatores Gabim, confortamini.

10:31 Medemena is removed: ye inhabitants of Gabim, take courage.

10:32 Adhuc dies est ut in Nobe stetur ; agitabit manum suam super montem filiæ Sion, collem Jerusalem.

10:32 It is yet day enough, to remain in Nobe: he shall shake his hand against the mountain of the daughter of Sion, the hill of Jerusalem.

10:33 Ecce Dominator, Dominus exercituum, confringet lagunculam in terrore ; et excelsi statura succidentur, et sublimes humiliabuntur.

10:33 Behold the sovereign Lord of hosts shall break the earthen vessel with terror, and the tall of stature shall be cut down, and the lofty shall be humbled.

10:34 Et subvertentur condensa saltus ferro ; et Libanus cum excelsis cadet.

10:34 And the thickets of the forest shall be cut down with iron, and Libanus with its high ones shall fall.

Chapter 11

11:1 Et egredietur virga de radice Jesse, et flos de radice ejus ascendet.

11:1 And there shall come forth a rod out of the root of Jesse, and a flower shall rise up out of his root.

11:2 Et requiescet super eum spiritus Domini : spiritus sapientiæ et intellectus, spiritus consilii et fortitudinis, spiritus scientiæ et pietatis ;

11:2 And the spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him: the spirit of wisdom, and of understanding, the spirit of counsel, and of fortitude, the spirit of knowledge, and of godliness.

11:3 et replebit eum spiritus timoris Domini. Non secundum visionem oculorum judicabit, neque secundum auditum aurium arguet ;

11:3 And he shall be filled with the spirit of the fear of the Lord, He shall not judge according to the sight of the eyes, nor reprove according to the hearing of the ears.

11:4 sed judicabit in justitia pauperes, et arguet in æquitate pro mansuetis terræ ; et percutiet terram virga oris sui, et spiritu labiorum suorum interficiet impium.

11:4 But he shall judge the poor with justice, and shall reprove with equity the meek of the earth: and he shall strike the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips he shall slay the wicked.

11:5 Et erit justitia cingulum lumborum ejus, et fides cinctorium renum ejus.

11:5 And justice shall be the girdle of his loins: and faith the girdle of his reins.

11:6 Habitabit lupus cum agno, et pardus cum hædo accubabit ; vitulus, et leo, et ovis, simul morabuntur, et puer parvulus minabit eos.

11:6 The wolf shall dwell with the lamb: and the leopard shall lie down with the kid: the calf and the lion, and the sheep shall abide together, and a little child shall lead them.

11:7 Vitulus et ursus pascentur, simul requiescent catuli eorum ; et leo quasi bos comedet paleas.

11:7 The calf and the bear shall feed: their young ones shall rest together: and the lion shall eat straw like the ox.

11:8 Et delectabitur infans ab ubere super foramine aspidis ; et in caverna reguli qui ablactatus fuerit manum suam mittet.

11:8 And the sucking child shall play on other hole of the asp: and the weaned child shall thrust his hand into the den of the basilisk.

11:9 Non nocebunt, et non occident in universo monte sancto meo, quia repleta est terra scientia Domini, sicut aquæ maris operientes.

11:9 They shall not hurt, nor shall they kill in all my holy mountain, for the earth is filled with the knowledge of the Lord, as the covering waters of the sea.

11:10 In die illa radix Jesse, qui stat in signum populorum, ipsum gentes deprecabuntur, et erit sepulchrum ejus gloriosum.

11:10 In that day the root of Jesse, who standeth for an ensign of the people, him the Gentiles shall beseech, and his sepulchre shall be glorious.

11:11 Et erit in die illa : adjiciet Dominus secundo manum suam ad possidendum residuum populi sui, quod relinquetur ab Assyriis, et ab Ægypto, et a Phetros, et ab Æthiopia, et ab Ælam, et a Sennaar, et ab Emath, et ab insulis maris.

11:11 And it shall come to pass in that day, that the Lord shall set his hand the second time to possess the remnant of his people, which shall be left from the Assyrians, and from Egypt, and from Phetros, and from Ethiopia, and from Elam, and from Sennaar, and from Emath, and from the islands of the sea.

11:12 Et levabit signum in nationes, et congregabit profugos Israël, et dispersos Juda colliget a quatuor plagis terræ.

11:12 And he shall set up a standard unto the nations, and shall assemble the fugitives of Israel, and shall gather together the dispersed of Juda from the four quarters of the earth.

11:13 Et auferetur zelus Ephraim, et hostes Juda peribunt ; Ephraim non æmulabitur Judam, et Judas non pugnabit contra Ephraim.

11:13 And the envy of Ephraim shall be taken away, and the enemies of Juda shall perish: Ephraim shall not envy Juda, and Juda shall not fight against Ephraim.

11:14 Et volabunt in humeros Philisthiim per mare, simul prædabuntur filios orientis ; Idumæa et Moab præceptum manus eorum, et filii Ammon obedientes erunt.

11:14 But they shall fly upon the shoulders of the Philistines by the sea, they together shall spoil the children of the east: Edom, till Moab shall be under the rule of their hand, and the children of Ammon shall be obedient.

11:15 Et desolabit Dominus linguam maris Ægypti, et levabit manum suam super flumen in fortitudine spiritus sui ; et percutiet eum in septem rivis, ita ut transeant per eum calceati.

11:15 And the Lord shall lay waste the tongue of the sea of Egypt, and shall lift up his hand over the river in the strength of his spirit: and he shall strike it in the seven streams, so that men may pass through it in their shoes.

11:16 Et erit via residuo populo meo qui relinquetur ab Assyriis, sicut fuit Israëli in die illa qua ascendit de terra Ægypti.

11:16 And there shall be a highway for the remnant of my people, which shall be left from the Assyrians: as there was for Israel in the day that he came up out of the land of Egypt.

Chapter 12

12:1 Et dices in die illa : Confitebor tibi, Domine, quoniam iratus es mihi ; conversus est furor tuus, et consolatus es me.

12:1 And thou shalt say in that day: I will give thanks to thee, O Lord, for thou wast angry with me: thy wrath is turned away, and thou hast comforted me.

12:2 Ecce Deus salvator meus ; fiducialiter agam, et non timebo : quia fortitudo mea et laus mea Dominus, et factus est mihi in salutem.

12:2 Behold, God is my saviour, I will deal confidently, and will not fear: because the Lord is my strength, and my praise, and he is become my salvation.

12:3 Haurietis aquas in gaudio de fontibus salvatoris.

12:3 Thou shall draw waters with joy out of the saviour's fountains:

12:4 Et dicetis in die illa : Confitemini Domino et invocate nomen ejus ; notas facite in populis adinventiones ejus ; mementote quoniam excelsum est nomen ejus.

12:4 And you shall say in that day: Praise ye the Lord, and call upon his name: make his works known among the people: remember that his name is high.

12:5 Cantate Domino, quoniam magnifice fecit ; annuntiate hoc in universa terra.

12:5 Sing ye to the Lord, for he hath done great things: shew this forth in all the earth.

12:6 Exsulta et lauda, habitatio Sion, quia magnus in medio tui Sanctus Israël.

12:6 Rejoice, and praise, O thou habitation of Sion: for great is he that is in the midst of thee, the Holy One of Israel.

Chapter 13

13:1 Onus Babylonis, quod vidit Isaias, filius Amos.

13:1 The burden of Babylon which Isaiah the son of Amos saw.

13:2 Super montem caliginosum levate signum : exaltate vocem, levate manum, et ingrediantur portas duces.

13:2 Upon the dark mountain lift ye up a banner, exalt the voice, lift up the hand, and let the rulers go into the gates.

13:3 Ego mandavi sanctificatis meis, et vocavi fortes meos in ira mea, exsultantes in gloria mea.

13:3 I have commanded my sanctified ones, and have called my strong ones in my wrath, them that rejoice in my glory.

13:4 Vox multitudinis in montibus, quasi populorum frequentium ; vox sonitus regum, gentium congregatarum. Dominus exercituum præcepit militiæ belli,

13:4 The noise of a multitude in the mountains, as it were of many people, the noise of the sound of kings, of nations gathered together: the Lord of hosts hath given charge to the troops of war.

13:5 venientibus de terra procul, a summitate cæli ; Dominus, et vasa furoris ejus, ut disperdat omnem terram.

13:5 To them that come from a country afar off, from the end of heaven: the Lord and the instruments of his wrath, to destroy the whole land.

13:6 Ululate, quia prope est dies Domini ; quasi vastitas a Domino veniet.

13:6 Howl ye, for the day of the Lord is near: it shall come as a destruction from the Lord.

13:7 Propter hoc omnes manus dissolventur, et omne cor hominis contabescet,

13:7 Therefore shall all hands be faint, and every heart of man shall melt,

13:8 et conteretur. Torsiones et dolores tenebunt ; quasi parturiens dolebunt : unusquisque ad proximum suum stupebit, facies combustæ vultus eorum.

13:8 And shall be broken. Gripings and pains, shall take hold of them, they shall be in pain as a woman in labour. Every one shall be amazed at his neighbour, their countenances shall be as faces burnt.

13:9 Ecce dies Domini veniet, crudelis, et indignationis plenus, et iræ, furorisque, ad ponendam terram in solitudinem, et peccatores ejus conterendos de ea.

13:9 Behold, the day of the Lord shall come, a cruel day, and full of indignation, and of wrath, and fury, to lay the land desolate, and to destroy the sinners thereof out of it.

13:10 Quoniam stellæ cæli, et splendor earum, non expandent lumen suum ; obtenebratus est sol in ortu suo, et luna non splendebit in lumine suo.

13:10 For the stars of heaven, and their brightness shall not display their light: the sun shall be darkened in his rising, and the moon shall not shine with her light.

13:11 Et visitabo super orbis mala, et contra impios iniquitatem eorum ; et quiescere faciam superbiam infidelium, et arrogantiam fortium humiliabo.

13:11 And I will visit the evils of the world, and against the wicked for their iniquity: and I will make the pride of infidels to cease, and will bring down the arrogancy of the mighty.

13:12 Pretiosior erit vir auro, et homo mundo obrizo.

13:12 A man shall be more precious than gold, yea a man than the finest of gold.

13:13 Super hoc cælum turbabo ; et movebitur terra de loco suo, propter indignationem Domini exercituum, et propter diem iræ furoris ejus.

13:13 For this I will trouble the heaven: and the earth shall be moved out of her place, for the indignation of the Lord of hosts, and for the day of his fierce wrath.

13:14 Et erit quasi damula fugiens, et quasi ovis, et non erit qui congreget. Unusquisque ad populum suum convertetur, et singuli ad terram suam fugient.

13:14 And they shall be as a doe fleeing away, and as a sheep: and there shall be none to gather them together: every man shall turn to his own people, and every one shall flee to his own land.

13:15 Omnis qui inventus fuerit occidetur, et omnis qui supervenerit cadet in gladio ;

13:15 Every one that shall be found, shall be slain: and every one that shall come to their aid, shall fall by the sword.

13:16 infantes eorum allidentur in oculis eorum, diripientur domus eorum, et uxores eorum violabuntur.

13:16 Their inhabitants shall be dashed in pieces before their eyes: their houses shall be pillaged, and their wives shall be ravished.

13:17 Ecce ego suscitabo super eos Medos, qui argentum non quærant, nec aurum velint ;

13:17 Behold I will stir up the Medes against them, who shall not seek silver, nor desire gold:

13:18 sed sagittis parvulos interficient, et lactantibus uteris non miserebuntur, et super filios non parcet oculus eorum.

13:18 But with their arrows they shall kill the children, and shall have no pity upon the sucklings of the womb, and their eye shall not spare their sons.

13:19 Et erit Babylon illa gloriosa in regnis, inclyta superbia Chaldæorum, sicut subvertit Dominus Sodomam et Gomorrham.

13:19 And that Babylon, glorious among kingdoms, the famous pride of the Chaldeans, shall be even as the Lord destroyed Sodom and Gomorrha.

13:20 Non habitabitur usque in finem, et non fundabitur usque ad generationem et generationem ; nec ponet ibi tentoria Arabs, nec pastores requiescent ibi.

13:20 It shall no more be inhabited for ever, and it shall not be founded unto generation and generation: neither shall the Arabian pitch his tents there, nor shall shepherds rest there.

13:21 Sed requiescent ibi bestiæ, et replebuntur domus eorum draconibus, et habitabunt ibi struthiones, et pilosi saltabunt ibi ;

13:21 But wild beasts shall rest there, and their houses shall be filled with serpents, and ostriches shall dwell there, and the hairy ones shall dance there:

13:22 et respondebunt ibi ululæ in ædibus ejus, et sirenes in delubris voluptatis.

13:22 And owls shall answer one another there, in the houses thereof, and sirens in the temples of pleasure.

Chapter 14

14:1 Prope est ut veniat tempus ejus, et dies ejus non elongabuntur. Miserebitur enim Dominus Jacob, et eliget adhuc de Israël, et requiescere eos faciet super humum suam ; adjungetur advena ad eos, et adhærebit domui Jacob.

14:1 Her time is near at hand, and her days shall not be prolonged. For the Lord will have mercy on Jacob, and will yet choose out of Israel, and will make them rest upon their own ground: and the stranger shall be joined with them, and shall adhere to the house of Jacob.

14:2 Et tenebunt eos populi, et adducent eos in locum suum ; et possidebit eos domus Israël super terram Domini in servos et ancillas : et erunt capientes eos qui se ceperant, et subjicient exactores suos.

14:2 And the people shall take them, and bring them into their place: and the house of Israel shall possess them in the land of the Lord for servants and handmaids: and they shall make them captives that had taken them, and shall subdue their oppressors.

14:3 Et erit in die illa : cum requiem dederit tibi Deus a labore tuo, et a concussione tua, et a servitute dura qua ante servisti,

14:3 And it shall come to pass in that day, that when God shall give thee rest from thy labour, and from thy vexation, and from the hard bondage, wherewith thou didst serve before,

14:4 sumes parabolam istam contra regem Babylonis, et dices : Quomodo cessavit exactor ; quievit tributum ?

14:4 Thou shalt take up this parable against the king of Babylon, and shalt say: How is the oppressor come to nothing, the tribute hath ceased?

14:5 Contrivit Dominus baculum impiorum, virgam dominantium,

14:5 The Lord hath broken the staff of the wicked, the rod of the rulers,

14:6 cædentem populos in indignatione plaga insanabili, subjicientem in furore gentes, persequentem crudeliter.

14:6 That struck the people in wrath with an incurable wound, that brought nations under in fury, that persecuted in a cruel manner.

14:7 Conquievit et siluit omnis terra, gavisa est et exsultavit ;

14:7 The whole earth is quiet and still, it is glad and hath rejoiced.

14:8 abietes quoque lætatæ sunt super te, et cedri Libani : ex quo dormisti, non ascendet qui succidat nos.

14:8 The fir trees also have rejoiced over thee, and the cedars of Libanus, saying: Since thou hast slept, there hath none come up to cut us down.

14:9 Infernus subter conturbatus est in occursum adventus tui ; suscitavit tibi gigantes. Omnes principes terræ surrexerunt de soliis suis, omnes principes nationum.

14:9 Hell below was in an uproar to meet thee at thy coming, it stirred up the giants for thee. All the princes of the earth are risen up from their thrones, all the princes of nations.

14:10 Universi respondebunt, et dicent tibi : Et tu vulneratus es sicut et nos ; nostri similis effectus es.

14:10 All shall answer, and say to thee: Thou also art wounded as well as we, thou art become like unto us.

14:11 Detracta est ad inferos superbia tua, concidit cadaver tuum ; subter te sternetur tinea, et operimentum tuum erunt vermes.

14:11 Thy pride is brought down to hell, thy carcass is fallen down: under thee shall the moth be strewed, and worms shall be thy covering.

14:12 Quomodo cecidisti de cælo, Lucifer, qui mane oriebaris ? corruisti in terram, qui vulnerabas gentes ?

14:12 How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, who didst rise in the morning? how art thou fallen to the earth, that didst wound the nations?

14:13 Qui dicebas in corde tuo : In cælum conscendam, super astra Dei exaltabo solium meum ; sedebo in monte testamenti, in lateribus aquilonis ;

14:13 And thou saidst in thy heart: I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God, I will sit in the mountain of the covenant, in the sides of the north.

14:14 ascendam super altitudinem nubium, similis ero Altissimo ?

14:14 I will ascend above the height of the clouds, I will be like the most High.

14:15 Verumtamen ad infernum detraheris, in profundum laci.

14:15 But yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, into the depth of the pit.

14:16 Qui te viderint, ad te inclinabuntur, teque prospicient : Numquid iste est vir qui conturbavit terram, qui concussit regna,

14:16 They that shall see thee, shall turn toward thee, and behold thee. Is this the man that troubled the earth, that shook kingdoms,

14:17 qui posuit orbem desertum, et urbes ejus destruxit, vinctis ejus non aperuit carcerem ?

14:17 That made the world a wilderness, and destroyed the cities thereof, that opened not the prison to his prisoners?

14:18 Omnes reges gentium universi dormierunt in gloria, vir in domo sua ;

14:18 All the kings of the nations have all of them slept in glory, every one in his own house.

14:19 tu autem projectus es de sepulchro tuo, quasi stirps inutilis pollutus, et obvolutus cum his qui interfecti sunt gladio, et descenderunt ad fundamenta laci, quasi cadaver putridum.

14:19 But thou art cast out of thy grave, as an unprofitable branch defiled, and wrapped up among them that were slain by the sword, and art gone down to the bottom of the pit, as a rotten carcass.

14:20 Non habebis consortium, neque cum eis in sepultura ; tu enim terram tuam disperdidisti, tu populum tuum occidisti : non vocabitur in æternum semen pessimorum.

14:20 Thou shalt not keep company with them, even in burial: for thou hast destroyed thy land, thou hast slain thy people: the seed of the wicked shall not be named for ever.

14:21 Præparate filios ejus occisioni, in iniquitate patrum suorum : non consurgent, nec hæreditabunt terram, neque implebunt faciem orbis civitatum.

14:21 Prepare his children for slaughter for the iniquity of their fathers: they shall not rise up, nor inherit the land, nor fill the face of the world with cities.

14:22 Et consurgam super eos, dicit Dominus exercituum ; et perdam Babylonis nomen, et reliquias, et germen, et progeniem, dicit Dominus ;

14:22 And I will rise up against them, saith the Lord of hosts: and I will destroy the name of Babylon, and the remains, and the bud, and the offspring, saith the Lord.

14:23 et ponam eam in possessionem ericii, et in paludes aquarum, et scopabo eam in scopa terens, dicit Dominus exercituum.

14:23 And I will make it a possession for the ericius and pools of waters, and I will sweep it and wear it out with a besom, saith the Lord of hosts.

14:24 Juravit Dominus exercituum, dicens : Si non, ut putavi, ita erit ; et quomodo mente tractavi,

14:24 The Lord of hosts hath sworn, saying: Surely as I have thought, so shall it be: and as I have purposed,

14:25 sic eveniet : ut conteram Assyrium in terra mea, et in montibus meis conculcem eum ; et auferetur ab eis jugum ejus, et onus illius ab humero eorum tolletur.

14:25 So shall it fall out: That I will destroy the Assyrian in my land, and upon my mountains tread him under foot: and his yoke shall be taken away from them, and his burden shall be taken off their shoulder.

14:26 Hoc consilium quod cogitavi super omnem terram ; et hæc est manus extenta super universas gentes.

14:26 This is the counsel, that I have purposed upon all the earth, and this is the hand that is stretched out upon all nations.

14:27 Dominus enim exercituum decrevit ; et quis poterit infirmare ? et manus ejus extenta ; et quis avertet eam ?

14:27 For the Lord of hosts hath decreed, and who can disannul it? and his hand is stretched out: and who shall turn it away?

14:28 In anno quo mortuus est rex Achaz, factum est onus istud :

14:28 In the year that king Achaz died, was this burden:

14:29 Ne lætaris, Philisthæa omnis tu, quoniam comminuta est virga percussoris tui ; de radice enim colubri egredietur regulus, et semen ejus absorbens volucrem.

14:29 Rejoice not thou, whole Philistia, that the rod of him that struck thee is broken in pieces: for out of the root of the serpent shall come forth a basilisk, and his seed shall swallow the bird.

14:30 Et pascentur primogeniti pauperum, et pauperes fiducialiter requiescent ; et interire faciam in fame radicem tuam, et reliquias tuas interficiam.

14:30 And the firstborn of the poor shall be fed, and the poor shall rest with confidence: and I will make thy root perish with famine, and I will kill thy remnant.

14:31 Ulula, porta ; clama civitas ; prostrata est Philisthæa omnis ; ab aquilone enim fumus veniet, et non est qui effugiet agmen ejus.

14:31 Howl, O gate; cry, O city: all Philistia is thrown down: for a smoke shall come from the north, and there is none that shall escape his troop.

14:32 Et quid respondebitur nuntiis gentis ? Quia Dominus fundavit Sion, et in ipso sperabunt pauperes populi ejus.

14:32 And what shall be answered to the messengers of the nations? That the Lord hath founded Sion, and the poor of his people shall hope in him.

Chapter 15

15:1 Onus Moab. Quia nocte vastata est Ar Moab, conticuit ; quia nocte vastatus est murus Moab, conticuit.

15:1 The burden of Moab. Because in the night Ar of Moab is laid waste, it is silent: because the wall of Moab is destroyed in the night, it is silent.

15:2 Ascendit domus, et Dibon ad excelsa, in planctum super Nabo ; et super Medaba, Moab ululavit ; in cunctis capitibus ejus calvitium, et omnis barba radetur.

15:2 The house is gone up, and Dibon to the high places to mourn over Nabo, and over Medaba, Moab hath howled: on all their heads shall be baldness, and every beard shall be shaven.

15:3 In triviis ejus accincti sunt sacco ; super tecta ejus et in plateis ejus omnis ululatus descendit in fletum.

15:3 In their streets they are girded with sackcloth: on the tops of their houses, and in their streets all shall howl and come down weeping.

15:4 Clamabit Hesebon et Eleale, usque Jasa audita est vox eorum ; super hoc expediti Moab ululabunt, anima ejus ululabit sibi.

15:4 Hesebon shall cry, and Eleale, their voice is heard even to Jasa. For this shall the well appointed men of Moab howl, his soul shall howl to itself.

15:5 Cor meum ad Moab clamabit ; vectes ejus usque ad Segor, vitulam conternantem ; per ascensum enim Luith flens ascendet, et in via Oronaim clamorem contritionis levabunt.

15:5 My heart shall cry to Moab, the bars thereof shall flee unto Segor a heifer of three years old: for by the ascent of Luith they shall go up weeping: and in the way of Oronaim they shall lift up a cry of destruction.

15:6 Aquæ enim Nemrim desertæ erunt, quia aruit herba, defecit germen, viror omnis interiit.

15:6 For the waters of Nemrim shall be desolate, for the grass is withered away, the spring is faded, all the greenness is perished.

15:7 Secundum magnitudinem operis, et visitatio eorum : ad torrentem Salicum ducent eos.

15:7 According to the greatness of their work, is their visitation also: they shall lead them to the torrent of the willows.

15:8 Quoniam circuivit clamor terminum Moab ; usque ad Gallim ululatus ejus, et usque ad puteum Elim clamor ejus.

15:8 For the cry is gone round about the border of Moab: the howling thereof unto Gallim, and unto the well of Elim the cry thereof.

15:9 Quia aquæ Dibon repletæ sunt sanguine ; ponam enim super Dibon additamenta ; his qui fugerint de Moab leonem, et reliquiis terræ.

15:9 For the waters of Dibon are filled with blood: for I will bring more upon Dibon: the lion upon them that shall flee of Moab, and upon the remnant of the land.

Chapter 16

16:1 Emitte agnum, Domine, dominatorem terræ, de petra deserti ad montem filiæ Sion.

16:1 Send forth, O Lord, the lamb, the ruler of the earth, from Petra of the desert, to the mount of the daughter of Sion.

16:2 Et erit : sicut avis fugiens, et pulli de nido avolantes, sic erunt filiæ Moab in transcensu Arnon.

16:2 And it shall come to pass, that as a bird fleeing away, and as young ones flying out of the nest, so shall the daughters of Moab be in the passage of Arnon.

16:3 Ini consilium, coge concilium ; pone quasi noctem umbram tuam in meridie ; absconde fugientes, et vagos ne prodas.

16:3 Take counsel, gather a council: make thy shadow as the night in the midday: hide them that flee, and betray not them that wander about.

16:4 Habitabunt apud te profugi mei ; Moab, esto latibulum eorum a facie vastatoris : finitus est enim pulvis, consummatus est miser, defecit qui conculcabat terram.

16:4 My fugitives shall dwell with thee: O Moab, be thou a covert to them from the face of the destroyer: for the dust is at an end, the wretch is consumed: he hath failed, that trod the earth under foot.

16:5 Et præparabitur in misericordia solium, et sedebit super illud in veritate in tabernaculo David, judicans et quærens judicium, et velociter reddens quod justum est.

16:5 And a throne shall be prepared in mercy, and one shall sit upon it in truth in the tabernacle of David, judging and seeking judgment and quickly rendering that which is just.

16:6 Audivimus superbiam Moab : superbus est valde ; superbia ejus, et arrogantia ejus, et indignatio ejus plus quam fortitudo ejus.

16:6 We have heard of the pride of Moab, he is exceeding proud: his pride and his arrogancy, and his indignation is more than his strength.

16:7 Idcirco ululabit Moab ad Moab ; universus ululabit : his qui lætantur super muros cocti lateris, loquimini plagas suas.

16:7 Therefore shall Moab howl to Moab, every one shall howl: to them that rejoice upon the brick walls, tell ye their stripes.

16:8 Quoniam suburbana Hesebon deserta sunt, et vineam Sabama domini gentium exciderunt : flagella ejus usque ad Jazer pervenerunt, erraverunt in deserto ; propagines ejus relictæ sunt, transierunt mare.

16:8 For the suburbs of Hesebon are desolate, and the lords of the nations have destroyed the vineyard of Sabama: the branches thereof have reached even to Jazer: they have wandered in the wilderness, the branches thereof are left, they are gone over the sea.

16:9 Super hoc plorabo in fletu Jazer vineam Sabama ; inebriabo de lacrima mea, Hesebon et Eleale, quoniam super vindemiam tuam et super messem tuam vox calcantium irruit.

16:9 Therefore I will lament with the weeping of Jazer the vineyard of Sabama: I will water thee with my tears, O Hesebon, and Eleale: for the voice of the treaders hath rushed in upon thy vintage, and upon thy harvest.

16:10 Et auferetur lætitia et exsultatio de Carmelo, et in vineis non exsultabit neque jubilabit. Vinum in torculari non calcabit qui calcare consueverat ; vocem calcantium abstuli.

16:10 And gladness and joy shall be taken away from Carmel, and there shall be no rejoicing nor shouting in the vineyards. He shall not tread out wine in the press that was wont to tread it out: the voice of the treaders I have taken away.

16:11 Super hoc venter meus ad Moab quasi cithara sonabit, et viscera mea ad murum cocti lateris.

16:11 Wherefore my bowels shall sound like a harp for Moab, and my inward parts for the brick wall.

16:12 Et erit : cum apparuerit quod laboravit Moab super excelsis suis, ingredietur ad sancta sua ut obsecret, et non valebit.

16:12 And it shall come to pass, when it is seen that Moab is wearied on his high places, that he shall go in to his sanctuaries to pray, and shall not prevail.

16:13 Hoc verbum quod locutus est Dominus ad Moab ex tunc.

16:13 This is the word, that the Lord spoke to Moab from that time:

16:14 Et nunc locutus est Dominus, dicens : In tribus annis, quasi anni mercenarii, auferetur gloria Moab super omni populo multo, et relinquetur parvus et modicus, nequaquam multus.

16:14 And now the Lord hath spoken, saying: In three years, as the years of a hireling, the glory of Moab shall be taken away for all the multitude of the people, and it shall be left small and feeble, not many.

Chapter 17

17:1 Onus Damasci. Ecce Damascus desinet esse civitas, et erit sicut acervus lapidum in ruina.

17:1 The burden of Damascus. Behold Damascus shall cease to be a city, and shall be as a ruinous heap of stones.

17:2 Derelictæ civitates Aroër gregibus erunt, et requiescent ibi, et non erit qui exterreat.

17:2 The cities of Aroer shall be left for flocks, and they shall rest there, and there shall be none to make them afraid.

17:3 Et cessabit adjutorium ab Ephraim, et regnum a Damasco ; et reliquiæ Syriæ sicut gloria filiorum Israël erunt, dicit Dominus exercituum.

17:3 And aid shall cease from Ephraim, and the kingdom from Damascus: and the remnant of Syria shall be as the glory of the children of Israel: saith the Lord of hosts.

17:4 Et erit in die illa : attenuabitur gloria Jacob, et pinguedo carnis ejus marcescet.

17:4 And it shall come to pass in that day, that the glory of Jacob shall be made thin, and the fatness of his flesh shall grow lean.

17:5 Et erit sicut congregans in messe quod restiterit, et brachium ejus spicas leget ; et erit sicut quærens spicas in valle Raphaim.

17:5 And it shall be as when one gathereth in the harvest that which remaineth, and his arm shall gather the ears of corn: and it shall be as he that seeketh ears in the vale of Raphaim.

17:6 Et relinquetur in eo sicut racemus et sicut excussio oleæ duarum vel trium olivarum in summitate rami, sive quatuor aut quinque in cacuminibus ejus fructus ejus, dicit Dominus Deus Israël.

17:6 And the fruit thereof that shall be left upon it, shall be as one cluster of grapes, and as the shaking of the olive tree, two or three berries in the top of a bough, or four or five upon the top of the tree, saith the Lord the God of Israel.

17:7 In die illa inclinabitur homo ad factorem suum, et oculi ejus ad Sanctum Israël respicient ;

17:7 In that day man shall bow down himself to his Maker, and his eyes shall look to the Holy One of Israel.

17:8 et non inclinabitur ad altaria quæ fecerunt manus ejus ; et quæ operati sunt digiti ejus non respiciet lucos et delubra.

17:8 And he shall not look to the altars which his hands made; and he shall not have respect to the things that his fingers wrought, such as groves and temples.

17:9 In die illa erunt civitates fortitudinis ejus derelictæ sicut aratra, et segetes quæ derelictæ sunt a facie filiorum Israël ; et eris deserta.

17:9 In that day his strong cities shall be forsaken, as the ploughs, and the corn that were left before the face of the children of Israel, and thou shalt be desolate.

17:10 Quia oblitus es Dei salvatoris tui, et fortis adjutoris tui non es recordata : propterea plantabis plantationem fidelem, et germen alienum seminabis ;

17:10 Because thou hast forgotten God thy saviour, and hast not remembered thy strong helper: therefore shalt thou plant good plants, and shalt sow strange seed.

17:11 in die plantationis tuæ labrusca, et mane semen tuum florebit ; ablata est messis in die hæreditatis, et dolebit graviter.

17:11 In the day of thy planting shall be the wild grape, and in the morning thy seed shall flourish: the harvest is taken away in the day of inheritance, and shall grieve thee much.

17:12 Væ multitudini populorum multorum, ut multitudo maris sonantis ; et tumultus turbarum, sicut sonitus aquarum multarum.

17:12 Woe to the multitude of many people, like the multitude of the roaring sea: and the tumult of crowds, like the noise of many waters.

17:13 Sonabunt populi sicut sonitus aquarum inundantium, et increpabit eum, et fugiet procul ; et rapietur sicut pulvis montium a facie venti, et sicut turbo coram tempestate.

17:13 Nations shall make a noise like the noise of waters overflowing, but he shall rebuke him, and he shall flee far off: and he shall be carried away as the dust of the mountains before the wind, and as a whirlwind before a tempest.

17:14 In tempore vespere, et ecce turbatio ; in matutino, et non subsistet. Hæc est pars eorum qui vastaverunt nos, et sors diripientium nos.

17:14 In the time of the evening, behold there shall be trouble: the morning shall come, and he shall not be: this is the portion of them that have wasted us, and the lot of them that spoiled us.

Chapter 18

18:1 Væ terræ cymbalo alarum, quæ est trans flumina Æthiopiæ,

18:1 Woe to the land, the winged cymbal, which is beyond the rivers of Ethiopia,

18:2 qui mittit in mare legatos, et in vasis papyri super aquas. Ite, angeli veloces, ad gentem convulsam et dilaceratam ; ad populum terribilem, post quem non est alius ; ad gentem exspectantem et conculcatam, cujus diripuerunt flumina terram ejus.

18:2 That sendeth ambassadors by the sea, and in vessels of bulrushes upon the waters. Go, ye swift angels, to a nation rent and torn in pieces: to a terrible people, after which there is no other: to a nation expecting and trodden underfoot, whose land the rivers have spoiled.

18:3 Omnes habitatores orbis, qui moramini in terra, cum elevatum fuerit signum in montibus, videbitis, et clangorem tubæ audietis.

18:3 All ye inhabitants of the world, who dwell on the earth, when the sign shall be lifted up on the mountains, you shall see, and you shall hear the sound of the trumpet.

18:4 Quia hæc dicit Dominus ad me : Quiescam et considerabo in loco meo, sicut meridiana lux clara est, et sicut nubes roris in die messis.

18:4 For thus saith the Lord to me: I will take my rest, and consider in my place, as the noon light is clear, and as a cloud of dew in the day of harvest.

18:5 Ante messem enim totus effloruit, et immatura perfectio germinabit ; et præcidentur ramusculi ejus falcibus, et quæ derelicta fuerint abscindentur et excutientur.

18:5 For before the harvest it was all flourishing, and it shall bud without perfect ripeness, and the sprigs thereof shall be cut off with pruning hooks: and what is left shall be cut away and shaken out.

18:6 Et relinquentur simul avibus montium et bestiis terræ ; et æstate perpetua erunt super eum volucres, et omnes bestiæ terræ super illum hiemabunt.

18:6 And they shall be left together to the birds of the mountains, and the beasts of the earth: and the fowls shall be upon them all the summer, and all the beasts of the earth shall winter upon them.

18:7 In tempore illo deferetur munus Domino exercituum a populo divulso et dilacerato, a populo terribili, post quem non fuit alius ; a gente exspectante, exspectante et conculcata, cujus diripuerunt flumina terram ejus ; ad locum nominis Domini exercituum, montem Sion.

18:7 At that time shall a present be brought to the Lord of hosts, from a people rent and torn in pieces: from a terrible people, after which there hath been no other: from a nation expecting, expecting and trodden under foot, whose land the rivers have spoiled, to the place of the name of the Lord of hosts, to mount Sion.

Chapter 19

19:1 Onus Ægypti. Ecce Dominus ascendet super nubem levem, et ingredietur Ægyptum, et commovebuntur simulacra Ægypti a facie ejus, et cor Ægypti tabescet in medio ejus,

19:1 The burden of Egypt. Behold the Lord will ascend upon a swift cloud, and will enter into Egypt, and the idols of Egypt shall be moved at his presence, and the heart of Egypt shall melt in the midst thereof.

19:2 et concurrere faciam Ægyptios adversus Ægyptios ; et pugnabit vir contra fratrem suum, et vir contra amicum suum, civitas adversus civitatem, regnum adversus regnum.

19:2 And I will set the Egyptians to fight against the Egyptians: and they shall fight brother against brother, and friend against friend, city against city, kingdom against kingdom.

19:3 Et dirumpetur spiritus Ægypti in visceribus ejus, et consilium ejus præcipitabo ; et interrogabunt simulacra sua, et divinos suos, et pythones, et ariolos.

19:3 And the spirit of Egypt shall be broken in the bowels thereof, and I will cast down their counsel: and they shall consult their idols, and their diviners, and their wizards, and soothsayers.

19:4 Et tradam Ægyptum in manu dominorum crudelium, et rex fortis dominabitur eorum, ait Dominus Deus exercituum.

19:4 And I will deliver Egypt into the hand of cruel masters, and a strong king shall rule over them, saith the Lord the God of hosts.

19:5 Et arescet aqua de mari, et fluvius desolabitur atque siccabitur.

19:5 And the water of the sea shall be dried up, and the river shall be wasted and dry.

19:6 Et deficient flumina, attenuabuntur et siccabuntur rivi aggerum, calamus et juncus marcescet.

19:6 And the rivers shall fail: the streams of the banks shall be diminished, and be dried up. The reed and the bulrush shall wither away.

19:7 Nudabitur alveus rivi a fonte suo, et omnis sementis irrigua siccabitur, arescet, et non erit.

19:7 The channel of the river shall be laid bare from its fountain, and every thing sown by the water shall be dried up, it shall wither away, and shall be no more.

19:8 Et mœrebunt piscatores, et lugebunt omnes mittentes in flumen hamum ; et expandentes rete super faciem aquarum emarcescent.

19:8 The fishers also shall mourn, and all that cast a hook into the river shall lament, and they that spread nets upon the waters shall languish away.

19:9 Confundentur qui operabantur linum, pectentes et texentes subtilia.

19:9 They shall be confounded that wrought in flax, combing and weaving fine linen.

19:10 Et erunt irrigua ejus flaccentia : omnes qui faciebant lacunas ad capiendos pisces.

19:10 And its watery places shall be dry, all they shall mourn that made pools to take fishes.

19:11 Stulti principes Taneos, sapientes consiliarii Pharaonis dederunt consilium insipiens. Quomodo dicetis Pharaoni : Filius sapientium ego, filius regum antiquorum ?

19:11 The princes of Tanis are become fools, the wise counsellors of Pharao have given foolish counsel: how will you say to Pharao: I am the son of the wise, the son of ancient kings?

19:12 Ubi nunc sunt sapientes tui ? annuntient tibi, et indicent quid cogitaverit Dominus exercituum super Ægyptum.

19:12 Where are now thy wise men? let them tell thee, and shew what the Lord of hosts hath purposed upon Egypt.

19:13 Stulti facti sunt principes Taneos, emarcuerunt principes Mempheos ; deceperunt Ægyptum, angulum populorum ejus.

19:13 The princes of Tanis are become fools, the princes of Memphis are gone astray, they have deceived Egypt, the stay of the people thereof.

19:14 Dominus miscuit in medio ejus spiritum vertiginis ; et errare fecerunt Ægyptum in omni opere suo, sicut errat ebrius et vomens.

19:14 The Lord hath mingled in the midst thereof the spirit of giddiness: and they have caused Egypt to err in all its works, as a drunken man staggereth and vomiteth.

19:15 Et non erit Ægypto opus quod faciat caput et caudam, incurvantem et refrenantem.

19:15 And there shall be no work for Egypt, to make head or tail, him that bendeth down, or that holdeth back.

19:16 In die illa erit Ægyptus quasi mulieres ; et stupebunt, et timebunt a facie commotionis manus Domini exercituum, quam ipse movebit super eam.

19:16 In that day Egypt shall be like unto women, and they shall be amazed, and afraid, because of the moving of the hand of the Lord of hosts, which he shall move over it.

19:17 Et erit terra Juda Ægypto in pavorem ; omnis qui illius fuerit recordatus pavebit a facie consilii Domini exercituum, quod ipse cogitavit super eam.

19:17 And the land of Juda shall be a terror to Egypt: everyone that shall remember it shall tremble because of the counsel of the Lord of hosts, which he hath determined concerning it.

19:18 In die illa erunt quinque civitates in terra Ægypti loquentes lingua Chanaan, et jurantes per Dominum exercituum : Civitas solis vocabitur una.

19:18 In that day there shall be five cities in the land of Egypt, speaking the language of Chanaan, and swearing by the Lord of hosts: one shall be called the city of the sun.

19:19 In die illa erit altare Domini in medio terræ Ægypti, et titulus Domini juxta terminum ejus.

19:19 In that day there shall be an altar of the Lord in the midst of the land of Egypt, and a monument of the Lord at the borders thereof:

19:20 Erit in signum et in testimonium Domino exercituum in terra Ægypti ; clamabunt enim ad Dominum a facie tribulationis, et mittet eis salvatorem et propugnatorem qui liberet eos.

19:20 It shall be for a sign, and for a testimony to the Lord of hosts in the land of Egypt. For they shall cry to the Lord because of the oppressor, and he shall send them a Saviour and a defender to deliver them.

19:21 Et cognoscetur Dominus ab Ægypto, et cognoscent Ægyptii Dominum in die illa ; et colent eum in hostiis et in muneribus ; et vota vovebunt Domino, et solvent.

19:21 And the Lord shall be known by Egypt, and the Egyptians shall know the Lord in that day, and shall worship him with sacrifices and offerings: and they shall make vows to the Lord, and perform them.

19:22 Et percutiet Dominus Ægyptum plaga, et sanabit eam ; et revertentur ad Dominum, et placabitur eis, et sanabit eos.

19:22 And the Lord shall strike Egypt with a scourge, and shall heal it, and they shall return to the Lord, and he shall be pacified towards them, and heal them.

19:23 In die illa erit via de Ægypto in Assyrios ; et intrabit Assyrius Ægyptum, et Ægyptius in Assyrios, et servient Ægyptii Assur.

19:23 In that day there shall be a way from Egypt to the Assyrians, and the Assyrian shall enter into Egypt, and the Egyptian to the Assyrians, and the Egyptians shall serve the Assyrian.

19:24 In die illa erit Israël tertius Ægyptio et Assyrio ; benedictio in medio terræ

19:24 In that day shall Israel be the third to the Egyptian and the Assyrian: a blessing in the midst of the land,

19:25 cui benedixit Dominus exercituum, dicens : Benedictus populus meus Ægypti, et opus manuum mearum Assyrio ; hæreditas autem mea Israël.

19:25 Which the Lord of hosts hath blessed, saying: Blessed be my people of Egypt, and the work of my hands to the Assyrian: but Israel is my inheritance.

Chapter 20

20:1 In anno quo ingressus est Thathan in Azotum, cum misisset eum Sargon, rex Assyriorum, et pugnasset contra Azotum, et cepisset eam :

20:1 In the year that Tharthan entered into Azotus, when Sargon the king of the Assyrians had sent him, and he had fought against Azotus, and had taken it:

20:2 in tempore illo locutus est Dominus in manu Isaiæ, filii Amos, dicens : Vade, et solve saccum de lumbis tuis, et calceamenta tua tolle de pedibus tuis. Et fecit sic, vadens nudus et discalceatus.

20:2 At that same time the Lord spoke by the hand of Isaiah the son of Amos, saying Go, and loose the sackcloth from off thy loins, and take off thy shoes from thy feet. And he did so, and went naked, and barefoot.

20:3 Et dixit Dominus : Sicut ambulavit servus meus Isaias nudus et discalceatus, trium annorum signum et portentum erit super Ægyptum et super Æthiopiam ;

20:3 And the Lord said: As my servant Isaiah hath walked, naked and barefoot, it shall be a sign and a wonder of three years upon Egypt, and upon Ethiopia,

20:4 sic minabit rex Assyriorum captivitatem Ægypti, et transmigrationem Æthiopiæ, juvenum et senum, nudam et discalceatam, discoopertis natibus, ad ignominiam Ægypti.

20:4 So shall the king of the Assyrians lead away the prisoners of Egypt, and the captivity of Ethiopia, young and old, naked and barefoot, with their buttocks uncovered to the shame of Egypt.

20:5 Et timebunt, et confundentur ab Æthiopia spe sua, et ab Ægypto gloria sua.

20:5 And they shall be afraid, and ashamed of Ethiopia their hope, and of Egypt their glory.

20:6 Et dicet habitator insulæ hujus in die illa : Ecce hæc erat spes nostra, ad quos confugimus in auxilium, ut liberarent nos a facie regis Assyriorum : et quomodo effugere poterimus nos ?

20:6 And the inhabitants of this isle shall say in that day: Lo this was our hope, to whom we fled for help, to deliver us from the face of the king of the Assyrians: and how shall we be able to escape?

Chapter 21

21:1 Onus deserti maris. Sicut turbines ab africo veniunt, de deserto venit, de terra horribili.

21:1 The burden of the desert of the sea. As whirlwinds come from the south, it cometh from the desert from a terrible land.

21:2 Visio dura nuntiata est mihi : qui incredulus est infideliter agit ; et qui depopulator est vastat. Ascende, Ælam ; obside, Mede ; omnem gemitum ejus cessare feci.

21:2 A grievous vision is told me: he that is unfaithful dealeth unfaithfully: and he that is a spoiler, spoileth. Go up, O Elam, besiege, O Mede: I have made all the mourning thereof to cease.

21:3 Propterea repleti sunt lumbi mei dolore ; angustia possedit me sicut angustia parturientis ; corrui cum audirem, conturbatus sum cum viderem.

21:3 Therefore are my loins filled with pain, anguish hath taken hold of me, as the anguish of a woman in labour: I fell down at the hearing of it, I was troubled at the seeing of it.

21:4 Emarcuit cor meum ; tenebræ stupefecerunt me : Babylon dilecta mea posita est mihi in miraculum.

21:4 My heart failed, darkness amazed me: Babylon my beloved is become a wonder to me.

21:5 Pone mensam, contemplare in specula comedentes et bibentes : surgite, principes, arripite clypeum.

21:5 Prepare the table, behold in the watchtower them that eat and drink: arise, ye princes, take up the shield.

21:6 Hæc enim dixit mihi Dominus : Vade, et pone speculatorem, et quodcumque viderit annuntiet.

21:6 For thus hath the Lord said to me: Go, and set a watchman: and whatsoever he shall see, let him tell.

21:7 Et vidit currum duorum equitum, ascensorem asini, et ascensorem cameli ; et contemplatus est diligenter multo intuitu.

21:7 And he saw a chariot with two horsemen, a rider upon an ass, and a rider upon a camel: and he beheld them diligently with much heed.

21:8 Et clamavit leo : Super speculam Domini ego sum, stans jugiter per diem ; et super custodiam meam ego sum, stans totis noctibus.

21:8 And a lion cried out: I am upon the watchtower of the Lord, standing continually by day: and I am upon my ward, standing whole nights.

21:9 Ecce iste venit ascensor vir bigæ equitum ; et respondit, et dixit : Cecidit, cecidit Babylon, et omnia sculptilia deorum ejus contrita sunt in terram.

21:9 Behold this man cometh, the rider upon the chariot with two horsemen, and he answered, and said: Babylon is fallen, she is fallen, and all the graven gods thereof are broken unto the ground.

21:10 Tritura mea et filii areæ meæ, quæ audivi a Domino exercituum, Deo Israël, annuntiavi vobis.

21:10 O my thrashing, and the children of my floor, that which I have heard of the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, I have declared unto you.

21:11 Onus Duma. Ad me clamat ex Seir : Custos, quid de nocte ? custos, quid de nocte ?

21:11 The burden of Duma calleth to me out of Seir: Watchman, what of the night? watchman, what of the night?

21:12 Dixit custos : Venit mane et nox ; si quæritis, quærite ; convertimini, venite.

21:12 The watchman said: The morning cometh, also the night: if you seek, seek: return, come.

21:13 Onus in Arabia. In saltu ad vesperam dormietis, in semitis Dedanim.

21:13 The burden in Arabia. In the forest at evening you shall sleep, in the paths of Dedanim.

21:14 Occurrentes sitienti ferte aquam, qui habitatis terram austri ; cum panibus occurrite fugienti.

21:14 Meeting the thirsty bring him water, you that inhabit the land of the south, meet with bread him that fleeth.

21:15 A facie enim gladiorum fugerunt, a facie gladii imminentis, a facie arcus extenti, a facie gravis prælii.

21:15 For they are fled from before the swords, from the sword that hung over them, from the bent bow, from the face of a grievous battle.

21:16 Quoniam hæc dicit Dominus ad me : Adhuc in uno anno, quasi in anno mercenarii, et auferetur omnis gloria Cedar.

21:16 For thus saith the Lord to me: Within a year, according to the years of a hireling, all the glory of Cedar shall be taken away.

21:17 Et reliquiæ numeri sagittariorum fortium de filiis Cedar imminuentur ; Dominus enim Deus Israël locutus est.

21:17 And the residue of the number of strong archers of the children of Cedar shall be diminished: for the Lord the God of Israel hath spoken it.

Chapter 22

22:1 Onus vallis Visionis. Quidnam quoque tibi est, quia ascendisti et tu omnis in tecta ?

22:1 The burden of the valley of vision. What aileth thee also, that thou too art wholly gone up to the housetops?

22:2 Clamoris plena, urbs frequens, civitas exsultans ; interfecti tui, non interfecti gladio, nec mortui in bello.

22:2 Full of clamour, a populous city, a joyous city: thy slain are not slain by the sword, nor dead in battle.

22:3 Cuncti principes tui fugerunt simul dureque ligati sunt ; omnes qui inventi sunt vincti sunt pariter ; procul fugerunt.

22:3 All the princes are fled together, and are bound hard: all that were found, are bound together, they are fled far off.

22:4 Propterea dixi : Recedite a me : amare flebo ; nolite incumbere ut consolemini me super vastitate filiæ populi mei ;

22:4 Therefore have I said: Depart from me, I will weep bitterly: labour not to comfort me, for the devastation of the daughter of my people.

22:5 dies enim interfectionis, et conculcationis, et fletuum, Domino Deo exercituum, in valle Visionis, scrutans murum, et magnificus super montem.

22:5 For it is a day of slaughter and of treading down, and of weeping to the Lord the God of hosts in the valley of vision, searching the wall, and magnificent upon the mountain.

22:6 Et Ælam sumpsit pharetram, currum hominis equitis, et parietem nudavit clypeus.

22:6 And Elam took the quiver, the chariot of the horseman, and the shield was taken down from the wall.

22:7 Et erunt electæ valles tuæ plenæ quadrigarum, et equites ponent sedes suas in porta.

22:7 And thy choice valleys shall be full of chariots, and the horsemen shall place themselves in the gate.

22:8 Et revelabitur operimentum Judæ, et videbis in die illa armamentarium domus saltus.

22:8 And the covering of Juda shall be discovered, and thou shalt see in that day the armoury of the house of the forest.

22:9 Et scissuras civitatis David videbitis, quia multiplicatæ sunt ; et congregastis aquas piscinæ inferioris,

22:9 And you shall see the breaches of the city of David, that they are many: and you have gathered together the waters of the lower pool,

22:10 et domos Jerusalem numerastis, et destruxistis domos ad muniendum murum.

22:10 And have numbered the houses of Jerusalem, and broken down houses to fortify the wall.

22:11 Et lacum fecistis inter duos muros ad aquam piscinæ veteris ; et non suspexistis ad eum qui fecerat eam, et operatorem ejus de longe non vidistis.

22:11 And you made a ditch between the two walls for the water of the old pool: and you have not looked up to the maker thereof, nor regarded him even at a distance, that wrought it long ago.

22:12 Et vocabit Dominus Deus exercituum in die illa ad fletum, et ad planctum, ad calvitium, et ad cingulum sacci ;

22:12 And the Lord, the God of hosts, in that day shall call to weeping, and to mourning, to baldness, and to girding with sackcloth:

22:13 et ecce gaudium et lætitia, occidere vitulos et jugulare arietes, comedere carnes, et bibere vinum : comedamus et bibamus, cras enim moriemur.

22:13 And behold joy and gladness, killing calves, and slaying rams, eating flesh, and drinking wine: Let us eat and drink; for to morrow we shall die.

22:14 Et revelata est in auribus meis vox Domini exercituum : Si dimittetur iniquitas hæc vobis donec moriamini, dicit Dominus Deus exercituum.

22:14 And the voice of the Lord of hosts was revealed in my ears: Surely this iniquity shall not be forgiven you till you die, saith the Lord God of hosts.

22:15 Hæc dicit Dominus Deus exercituum : Vade, ingredere ad eum qui habitat in tabernaculo, ad Sobnam, præpositum templi, et dices ad eum :

22:15 Thus saith the Lord God of hosts: Go, get thee in to him that dwelleth in the tabernacle, to Sobna who is over the temple: and thou shalt say to him:

22:16 Quid tu hic, aut quasi quis hic ? quia excidisti tibi hic sepulchrum, excidisti in excelso memoriale diligenter, in petra tabernaculum tibi.

22:16 What dost thou here, or as if thou wert somebody here? for thou hast hewed thee out a sepulchre here, thou hast hewed out a monument carefully in a high place, a dwelling for thyself in a rock.

22:17 Ecce Dominus asportari te faciet, sicut asportatur gallus gallinaceus ; et quasi amictum, sic sublevabit te.

22:17 Behold the Lord will cause thee to be carried away, as a cock is carried away, and he will lift thee up as a garment.

22:18 Coronas coronabit te tribulatione ; quasi pilam mittet te in terram latam et spatiosam ; ibi morieris, et ibi erit currus gloriæ tuæ, ignominia domus domini tui.

22:18 He will crown thee with a crown of tribulation, he will toss thee like a ball into a large and spacious country: there shalt thou die, and there shall the chariot of thy glory be, the shame of the house of thy Lord.

22:19 Et expellam te de statione tua, et de ministerio tuo deponam te.

22:19 And I will drive thee out from thy station, and depose thee from thy ministry.

22:20 Et erit in die illa : vocabo servum meum Eliacim, filium Helciæ,

22:20 And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will call my servant Eliacim the son of Helcias,

22:21 et induam illum tunica tua, et cingulo tuo confortabo eum, et potestatem tuam dabo in manu ejus ; et erit quasi pater habitantibus Jerusalem et domui Juda.

22:21 And I will clothe him with thy robe, and will strengthen him with thy girdle, and will give thy power into his hand: and he shall be as a father to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and to the house of Juda.

22:22 Et dabo clavem domus David super humerum ejus ; et aperiet, et non erit qui claudat ; et claudet, et non erit qui aperiat.

22:22 And I will lay the key of the house of David upon his shoulder: and he shall open, and none shall shut: and he shall shut, and none shall open.

22:23 Et figam illum paxillum in loco fideli, et erit in solium gloriæ domui patris ejus.

22:23 And I will fasten him as a peg in a sure place, and he shall be for a throne of glory to the house of his father.

22:24 Et suspendent super eum omnem gloriam domus patris ejus ; vasorum diversa genera, omne vas parvulum, a vasis craterarum usque ad omne vas musicorum.

22:24 And they shall hang upon him all the glory of his father's house, divers kinds of vessels, every little vessel, from the vessels of cups even to every instrument of music.

22:25 In die illa, dicit Dominus exercituum, auferetur paxillus qui fixus fuerat in loco fideli, et frangetur, et cadet, et peribit quod pependerat in eo, quia Dominus locutus est.

22:25 In that day, saith the Lord of hosts, shall the peg be removed, that was fastened in the sure place: and it shall be broken and shall fall: and that which hung thereon, shall perish, because the Lord hath spoken it.

Chapter 23

23:1 Onus Tyri. Ululate, naves maris, quia vastata est domus unde venire consueverant : de terra Cethim revelatum est eis.

23:1 The burden of Tyre. Howl, ye ships of the sea, for the house is destroyed, from whence they were wont to come: from the land of Cethim it is revealed to them.

23:2 Tacete, qui habitatis in insula ; negotiatores Sidonis, transfretantes mare, repleverunt te.

23:2 Be silent, you that dwell in the island: the merchants of Sidon passing over the sea, have filled thee.

23:3 In aquis multis semen Nili ; messis fluminis fruges ejus : et facta est negotiatio gentium.

23:3 The seed of the Nile in many waters, the harvest of the river is her revenue: and she is become the mart of the nations.

23:4 Erubesce, Sidon ; ait enim mare, fortitudo maris, dicens : Non parturivi, et non peperi, et non enutrivi juvenes, nec ad incrementum perduxi virgines.

23:4 Be thou ashamed, O Sidon: for the sea speaketh, even the strength of the sea, saying: I have not been in labour, nor have I brought forth, nor have I nourished up young men, nor brought up virgins.

23:5 Cum auditum fuerit in Ægypto, dolebunt cum audierint de Tiro.

23:5 When it shall be heard in Egypt, they will be sorry when they shall hear of Tyre:

23:6 Transite maria, ululate, qui habitatis in insula !

23:6 Pass over the seas, howl, ye inhabitants of the island.

23:7 Numquid non vestra hæc est, quæ gloriabatur a diebus pristinis in antiquitate sua ? Ducent eam pedes sui longe ad peregrinandum.

23:7 Is not this your city, which gloried from of old in her antiquity? her feet shall carry her afar off to sojourn.

23:8 Quis cogitavit hoc super Tyrum quondam coronatam, cujus negotiatores principes, institores ejus inclyti terræ ?

23:8 Who hath taken this counsel against Tyre, that was formerly crowned, whose merchants were princes, and her traders the nobles of the earth?

23:9 Dominus exercituum cogitavit hoc, ut detraheret superbiam omnis gloriæ, et ad ignominiam deduceret universos inclytos terræ.

23:9 The Lord of hosts hath designed it, to pull down the pride of all glory, and bring to disgrace all the glorious ones of the earth.

23:10 Transi terram tuam quasi flumen, filia maris ! non est cingulum ultra tibi.

23:10 Pass thy land as a river, O daughter of the sea, thou hast a girdle no more.

23:11 Manum suam extendit super mare ; conturbavit regna. Dominus mandavit adversus Chanaan, ut contereret fortes ejus ;

23:11 He stretched out his hand over the sea, he troubled kingdoms: the Lord hath given a charge against Chanaan, to destroy the strong ones thereof.

23:12 et dixit : Non adjicies ultra ut glorieris, calumniam sustinens virgo filia Sidonis : in Cethim consurgens transfreta : ibi quoque non erit requies tibi.

23:12 And he said: Thou shalt glory no more, O virgin daughter of Sidon, who art oppressed: arise and sail over to Cethim, there also thou shalt have no rest.

23:13 Ecce terra Chaldæorum, talis populus non fuit : Assur fundavit eam ; in captivitatem traduxerunt robustos ejus, suffoderunt domos ejus, posuerunt eam in ruinam.

23:13 Behold the land of the Chaldeans, there was not such a people, the Assyrians founded it: they have led away the strong ones thereof into captivity, they have destroyed the houses thereof, they have, brought it to ruin.

23:14 Ululate, naves maris, quia devastata est fortitudo vestra.

23:14 Howl, O ye ships of the sea, for your strength is laid waste.

23:15 Et erit in die illa : in oblivione eris, o Tyre ! septuaginta annis, sicut dies regis unius ; post septuaginta autem annos erit Tyro quasi canticum meretricis :

23:15 And it shall come to pass in that day that thou, O Tyre, shalt be forgotten, seventy years, according to the days of one king: but after seventy years, there shall be unto Tyre as the song of a harlot.

23:16 Sume citharam, circui civitatem, meretrix oblivioni tradita : bene cane, frequenta canticum, ut memoria tui sit.

23:16 Take a harp, go about the city, harlot that hast been forgotten: sing well, sing many a song, that thou mayst be remembered.

23:17 Et erit post septuaginta annos : visitabit Dominus Tyrum, et reducet eam ad mercedes suas, et rursum fornicabitur cum universis regnis terræ super faciem terræ ;

23:17 And it shall come to pass after seventy years, that the Lord will visit Tyre, and will bring her back again to her traffic: and she shall commit fornication again with all the kingdoms of the world upon the face of the earth.

23:18 et erunt negotiationes ejus et mercedes ejus sanctificatæ Domino : non condentur neque reponentur, quia his qui habitaverint coram Domino erit negotiatio ejus, ut manducent in saturitatem, et vestiantur usque ad vetustatem.

23:18 And her merchandise and her hire shall be sanctified to the Lord: they shall not be kept in store, nor laid up: for her merchandise shall be for them that shall dwell before the Lord, that they may eat unto fulness, and be clothed for a continuance.

Chapter 24

24:1 Ecce Dominus dissipabit terram : et nudabit eam, et affliget faciem ejus, et disperget habitatores ejus.

24:1 Behold the Lord shall lay waste the earth, and shall strip it, and shall afflict the face thereof, and scatter abroad the inhabitants thereof.

24:2 Et erit sicut populus, sic sacerdos ; et sicut servus, sic dominus ejus ; sicut ancilla, sic domina ejus ; sicut emens, sic ille qui vendit ; sicut fœnerator, sic is qui mutuum accipit ; sicut qui repetit, sic qui debet.

24:2 And it shall be as with the people, so with the priest: and as with the servant so with his master: as with the handmaid, so with her mistress: as with the buyer, so with the seller: as with the lender, so with the borrower: as with him that calleth for his money, so with him that oweth.

24:3 Dissipatione dissipabitur terra, et direptione prædabitur ; Dominus enim locutus est verbum hoc.

24:3 With desolation shall the earth be laid waste, and it shall be utterly spoiled: for the Lord hath spoken this word.

24:4 Luxit, et defluxit terra, et infirmata est ; defluxit orbis, infirmata est altitudo populi terræ.

24:4 The earth mourned, and faded away, and is weakened: the world faded away, the height of the people of the earth is weakened.

24:5 Et terra infecta est ab habitatoribus suis, quia transgressi sunt leges, mutaverunt jus, dissipaverunt fœdus sempiternum.

24:5 And the earth is infected by the inhabitants thereof: because they have transgressed the laws, they have changed the ordinance, they have broken the everlasting covenant.

24:6 Propter hoc maledictio vorabit terram, et peccabunt habitatores ejus ; ideoque insanient cultores ejus, et relinquentur homines pauci.

24:6 Therefore shall a curse devour the earth, and the inhabitants thereof shall sin: and therefore they that dwell therein shall be mad, and few men shall be left.

24:7 Luxit vindemia, infirmata est vitis, ingemuerunt omnes qui lætabantur corde ;

24:7 The vintage hath mourned, the vine hath languished away, all the merry have sighed.

24:8 cessavit gaudium tympanorum, quievit sonitus lætantium, conticuit dulcedo citharæ.

24:8 The mirth of timbrels hath ceased, the noise of them that rejoice is ended, the melody of the harp is silent.

24:9 Cum cantico non bibent vinum ; amara erit potio bibentibus illam.

24:9 They shall not drink wine with a song: the drink shall be bitter to them that drink it.

24:10 Attrita est civitas vanitatis, clausa est omnis domus, nullo introëunte.

24:10 The city of vanity is broken down, every house is shut up, no man cometh in.

24:11 Clamor erit super vino in plateis, deserta est omnia lætitia, translatum est gaudium terræ.

24:11 There shall be a crying for wine in the streets: all mirth is forsaken: the joy of the earth is gone away.

24:12 Relicta est in urbe solitudo, et calamitas opprimet portas.

24:12 Desolation is left in the city, and calamity shall oppress the gates.

24:13 Quia hæc erunt in medio terræ in medio populorum, quomodo si paucæ olivæ quæ remanserunt excutiantur ex olea et racemi, cum fuerit finita vindemia.

24:13 For it shall be thus in the midst of the earth, in the midst of the people, as if a few olives, that remain, should be shaken out of the olive tree: or grapes, when the vintage is ended.

24:14 Hi levabunt vocem suam, atque laudabunt : cum glorificatus fuerit Dominus, hinnient de mari.

24:14 These shall lift up their voice, and shall give praise: when the Lord shall be glorified, they shall make a joyful noise from the sea.

24:15 Propter hoc in doctrinis glorificate Dominum ; in insulis maris nomen Domini Dei Israël.

24:15 Therefore glorify ye the Lord in instruction: the name of the Lord God of Israel in the islands of the sea.

24:16 A finibus terræ laudes audivimus, gloriam Justi. Et dixi : Secretum meum mihi, secretum meum mihi. Væ mihi ! prævaricantes prævaricati sunt, et prævaricatione transgressorum prævaricati sunt.

24:16 From the ends of the earth we have heard praises, the glory of the just one. And I said: My secret to myself, my secret to myself, woe is me: the prevaricators have prevaricated, and with the prevarication of transgressors they have prevaricated.

24:17 Formido, et fovea, et laqueus super te, qui habitator es terræ.

24:17 Fear, and the pit, and the snare are upon thee, O thou inhabitant of the earth.

24:18 Et erit : qui fugerit a voce formidinis cadet in foveam ; et qui se explicaverit de fovea tenebitur laqueo ; quia cataractæ de excelsis apertæ sunt et concutientur fundamenta terræ.

24:18 And it shall come to pass, that he that shall flee from the noise of the fear, shall fall into the pit: and he that shall rid himself out of the pit, shall be taken in the snare: for the flood-gates from on high are opened, and the foundations of the earth shall be shaken.

24:19 Confractione confringetur terra, contritione conteretur terra, commotione commovebitur terra ;

24:19 With breaking shall the earth be broken, with crushing shall the earth be crushed, with trembling shall the earth be moved.

24:20 agitatione agitabitur terra sicut ebrius, et auferetur quasi tabernaculum unius noctis ; et gravabit eam iniquitas sua, et corruet, et non adjiciet ut resurgat.

24:20 With shaking shall the earth be shaken as a drunken man, and shall be removed as the tent of one night: and the iniquity thereof shall be heavy upon it, and it shall fall, and not rise again.

24:21 Et erit : in die illa visitabit Dominus super militiam cæli in excelso, et super reges terræ qui sunt super terram ;

24:21 And it shall come to pass, that in that day the Lord shall visit upon the host of heaven on high, and upon the kings of the earth, on the earth.

24:22 et congregabuntur in congregatione unius fascis in lacum, et claudentur ibi in carcere, et post multos dies visitabuntur.

24:22 And they shall be gathered together as in the gathering of one bundle into the pit, and they shall be shut up there in prison: and after many days they shall be visited.

24:23 Et erubescet luna, et confundetur sol, cum regnaverit Dominus exercituum in monte Sion et in Jerusalem et in conspectu senum suorum fuerit glorificatus.

24:23 And the moon shall blush, and the sun shall be ashamed, when the Lord of hosts shall reign in mount Sion, and in Jerusalem, and shall be glorified in the sight of his ancients.

Chapter 25

25:1 Domine, Deus meus es tu ; exaltabo te, et confitebor nomini tuo : quoniam fecisti mirabilia, cogitationes antiquas fideles. Amen.

25:1 O Lord, thou art my God, I will exalt O thee, and give glory to thy name: for thou hast done wonderful things, thy designs of old faithful, amen.

25:2 Quia posuisti civitatem in tumulum, urbem fortem in ruinam, domum alienorum : ut non sit civitas, et in sempiternum non ædificetur.

25:2 For thou hast reduced the city to a heap, the strong city to ruin, the house of strangers, to be no city, and to be no more built up for ever.

25:3 Super hoc laudabit te populus fortis ; civitas gentium robustarum timebit te :

25:3 Therefore shall a strong people praise thee, the city of mighty nations shall fear thee.

25:4 quia factus es fortitudo pauperi, fortitudo egeno in tribulatione sua, spes a turbine, umbraculum ab æstu ; spiritus enim robustorum quasi turbo impellens parietem.

25:4 Because thou hast been a strength to the poor, a strength to the needy in his distress: a refuge from the whirlwind, a shadow from the heat. For the blast of the mighty is like a whirlwind beating against a wall.

25:5 Sicut æstus in siti, tumultum alienorum humiliabis ; et quasi calore sub nube torrente, propaginem fortium marcescere facies.

25:5 Thou shalt bring down the tumult of strangers, as heat in thirst: and as with heat under a burning cloud, thou shalt make the branch of the mighty to wither away.

25:6 Et faciet Dominus exercituum omnibus populis in monte hoc convivium pinguium, convivium vindemiæ, pinguium medullatorum, vindemiæ defæcatæ.

25:6 And the Lord of hosts shall make unto all people in this mountain, a feast of fat things, a feast of wine, of fat things full of marrow, of wine purified from the lees.

25:7 Et præcipitabit in monte isto faciem vinculi colligati super omnes populos, et telam quam orditus est super omnes nationes.

25:7 And he shall destroy in this mountain the face of the bond with which all people were tied, and the web that he began over all nations.

25:8 Præcipitabit mortem in sempiternum ; et auferet Dominus Deus lacrimam ab omni facie, et opprobrium populi sui auferet de universa terra : quia Dominus locutus est.

25:8 He shall cast death down headlong for ever: and the Lord God shall wipe away tears from every face, and the reproach of his people he shall take away from off the whole earth: for the Lord hath spoken it.

25:9 Et dicet in die illa : Ecce Deus noster iste ; exspectavimus eum, et salvabit nos ; iste Dominus, sustinuimus eum : exsultabimus, et lætabimur in salutari ejus.

25:9 And they shall say in that day: Lo, this is our God, we have waited for him, and he will save us: this is the Lord, we have patiently waited for him, we shall rejoice and be joyful in his salvation.

25:10 Quia requiescet manus Domini in monte isto ; et triturabitur Moab sub eo, sicuti teruntur paleæ in plaustro.

25:10 For the hand of the Lord shall rest in this mountain: and Moab shall be trodden down under him, as straw is broken in pieces with the wain.

25:11 Et extendet manus suas sub eo sicut extendit natans ad natandum ; et humiliabit gloriam ejus cum allisione manuum ejus.

25:11 And he shall stretch forth his hands under him, as he that swimmeth stretcheth forth his hands to swim: and he shall bring down his glory with the dashing of his hands.

25:12 Et munimenta sublimium murorum tuorum concident, et humiliabuntur, et detrahentur in terram usque ad pulverem.

25:12 And the bulwarks of thy high walls shall fall, and be brought low, and shall be pulled down to the ground, even to the dust.

Chapter 26

26:1 In die illa cantabitur canticum istud in terra Juda : Urbs fortitudinis nostræ Sion ; salvator ponetur in ea murus et antemurale.

26:1 In that day shall this canticle be sung in the land of Juda. Sion the city of our strength a saviour, a wall and a bulwark shall be set therein.

26:2 Aperite portas, et ingrediatur gens justa, custodiens veritatem.

26:2 Open ye the gates, and let the just nation, that keepeth the truth, enter in.

26:3 Vetus error abiit : servabis pacem ; pacem, quia in te speravimus.

26:3 The old error is passed away: thou wilt keep peace: peace, because we have hoped in thee.

26:4 Sperastis in Domino in sæculis æternis ; in Domino Deo forti in perpetuum.

26:4 You have hoped in the Lord for evermore, in the Lord God mighty for ever.

26:5 Quia incurvabit habitantes in excelso ; civitatem sublimem humiliabit : humiliabit eam usque ad terram, detrahet eam usque ad pulverem.

26:5 For he shall bring down them that dwell on high, the high city he shall lay low. He shall bring it down even to the ground, he shall pull it down even to the dust.

26:6 Conculcabit eam pes, pedes pauperis, gressus egenorum.

26:6 The foot shall tread it down, the feet of the poor, the steps of the needy.

26:7 Semita justi recta est, rectus callis justi ad ambulandum.

26:7 The way of the just is right, the path of the just is right to walk in.

26:8 Et in semita judiciorum tuorum, Domine, sustinuimus te : nomen tuum et memoriale tuum in desiderio animæ.

26:8 And in the way of thy judgments, O Lord, we have patiently waited for thee: thy name, and thy remembrance are the desire of the soul.

26:9 Anima mea desideravit te in nocte, sed et spiritu meo in præcordiis meis de mane vigilabo ad te. Cum feceris judicia tua in terra, justitiam discent habitatores orbis.

26:9 My soul hath desired thee in the night: yea, and with my spirit within me in the morning early I will watch to thee. When thou shalt do thy judgments on the earth, the inhabitants of the world shall learn justice.

26:10 Misereamur impio, et non discet justitiam ; in terra sanctorum iniqua gessit, et non videbit gloriam Domini.

26:10 Let us have pity on the wicked, but he will not learn justice: in the land of the saints he hath done wicked things, and he shall not see the glory of the Lord.

26:11 Domine, exaltetur manus tua, et non videant ; videant, et confundantur zelantes populi ; et ignis hostes tuos devoret.

26:11 Lord, let thy hand be exalted, and let them not see: let the envious people see, and be confounded: and let fire devour thy enemies.

26:12 Domine, dabis pacem nobis : omnia enim opera nostra operatus es nobis.

26:12 Lord, thou wilt give us peace: for thou hast wrought all our works for us.

26:13 Domine Deus noster, possederunt nos domini absque te ; tantum in te recordemur nominis tui.

26:13 O Lord our God, other lords besides thee have had dominion over us, only in thee let us remember thy name.

26:14 Morientes non vivant, gigantes non resurgant : propterea visitasti et contrivisti eos, et perdidisti omnem memoriam eorum.

26:14 Let not the dead live, let not the giants rise again: therefore hast visited and destroyed them, and hast destroyed all their memory.

26:15 Indulsisti genti, Domine, indulsisti genti, numquid glorificatus es ? elongasti omnes terminos terræ.

26:15 Thou hast been favourable to the nation, O Lord, thou hast been favourable to the nation: art thou glorified? thou hast removed all the ends of the earth far off.

26:16 Domine, in angustia requisierunt te, in tribulatione murmuris doctrina tua eis.

26:16 Lord, they have sought after thee in distress, in the tribulation of murmuring thy instruction was with them.

26:17 Sicut quæ concipit, cum appropinquaverit ad partum, dolens clamat in doloribus suis, sic facti sumus a facie tua, Domine.

26:17 As a woman with child, when she draweth near the time of her delivery, is in pain, and crieth out in her pangs: so are we become in thy presence, O Lord.

26:18 Concepimus, et quasi parturivimus, et peperimus spiritum. Salutes non fecimus in terra ; ideo non ceciderunt habitatores terræ.

26:18 We have conceived, and been as it were in labour, and have brought forth wind: we have not wrought salvation on the earth, therefore the inhabitants of the earth have not fallen.

26:19 Vivent mortui tui, interfecti mei resurgent. Expergiscimini, et laudate, qui habitatis in pulvere, quia ros lucis ros tuus, et terram gigantum detrahes in ruinam.

26:19 Thy dead men shall live, my slain shall rise again: awake, and give praise, ye that dwell in the dust: for thy dew is the dew of the light: and the land of the giants thou shalt pull down into ruin.

26:20 Vade, populus meus, intra in cubicula tua ; claude ostia tua super te, abscondere modicum ad momentum, donec pertranseat indignatio.

26:20 Go, my people, enter into thy chambers, shut thy doors upon thee, hide thyself a little for a moment, until the indignation pass away.

26:21 Ecce enim Dominus egredietur de loco suo, ut visitet iniquitatem habitatoris terræ contra eum ; et revelabit terra sanguinem suum, et non operiet ultra interfectos suos.

26:21 For behold the Lord will come out of his place, to visit the iniquity of the inhabitant of the earth against him: and the earth shall disclose her blood, and shall cover her slain no more.

Chapter 27

27:1 In die illa visitabit Dominus in gladio suo duro, et grandi, et forti, super Leviathan, serpentem vectem, et super Leviathan, serpentem tortuosum, et occidet cetum qui in mari est.

27:1 In that day the Lord with his hard, and great, and strong sword shall visit leviathan the bar serpent, and leviathan the crooked serpent, and shall slay the whale that is in the sea.

27:2 In die illa vinea meri cantabit ei.

27:2 In that day there shall be singing to the vineyard of pure wine.

27:3 Ego Dominus qui servo eam ; repente propinabo ei. Ne forte visitetur contra eam, nocte et die servo eam.

27:3 I am the Lord that keep it, I will suddenly give it drink: lest any hurt come to it, I keep it night and day.

27:4 Indignatio non est mihi. Quis dabit me spinam et veprem in prælio ? gradiar super eam, succendam eam pariter.

27:4 There is no indignation in me: who shall make me a thorn and a brier in battle: shall I march against it, shall, I set it on fire together?

27:5 An potius tenebit fortitudinem meam ? faciet pacem mihi, pacem faciet mihi.

27:5 Or rather shall it take hold of my strength, shall it make peace with me, shall it make peace with me?

27:6 Qui ingrediuntur impetu ad Jacob, florebit et germinabit Israël, et implebunt faciem orbis semine.

27:6 When they shall rush in unto Jacob, Israel shall blossom and bud, and they shall fill the face of the world with seed.

27:7 Numquid juxta plagam percutientis se percussit eum ? aut sicut occidit interfectos ejus, sic occisus est ?

27:7 Hath he struck him according to the stroke of him that struck him? or is he slain, as he killed them that were slain by him?

27:8 In mensura contra mensuram, cum abjecta fuerit, judicabis eam ; meditatus est in spiritu suo duro per diem æstus.

27:8 In measure against measure, when it shall be cast off, thou shalt judge it. He hath meditated with his severe spirit in the day of heat.

27:9 Idcirco super hoc dimittetur iniquitas domui Jacob ; et iste omnis fructus : ut auferatur peccatum ejus, cum posuerit omnes lapides altaris sicut lapides cineris allisos : non stabunt luci et delubra.

27:9 Therefore upon this shall the iniquity of the house of Jacob be forgiven: and this is all the fruit, that the sin thereof should be taken away, when he shall have made all the stones of the altar, as burnt stones broken in pieces, the groves and temples shall not stand.

27:10 Civitas enim munita desolata erit ; speciosa relinquetur, et dimittetur quasi desertum ; ibi pascetur vitulus, et ibi accubabit, et consumet summitates ejus.

27:10 For the strong city shall be desolate, the beautiful city shall be forsaken, and shall be left as a wilderness: there the calf shall feed, and there shall he lie down, and shall consume its branches.

27:11 In siccitate messes illius conterentur. Mulieres venientes, et docentes eam ; non est enim populus sapiens : propterea non miserebitur ejus qui fecit eum, et qui formavit eum non parcet ei.

27:11 Its harvest shall be destroyed with drought, women shall come and teach it: for it is not a wise people, therefore he that made it, shall not have mercy on it: and he that formed it, shall not spare it.

27:12 Et erit : in die illa percutiet Dominus ab alveo fluminis usque ad torrentem Ægypti ; et vos congregabimini unus et unus, filii Israël.

27:12 And it shall come to pass, that in that day the Lord will strike from the channel of the river even to the torrent of Egypt, and you shall be gathered together one by one, O ye children of Israel.

27:13 Et erit : in die illa clangetur in tuba magna ; et venient qui perditi fuerant de terra Assyriorum, et qui ejecti erant in terra Ægypti, et adorabunt Dominum in monte sancto in Jerusalem.

27:13 And it shall come to pass, that in that day a noise shall be made with a great trumpet, and they that were lost, shall come from the land of the Assyrians, and they that were outcasts in the land of Egypt, and they shall adore the Lord in the holy mount in Jerusalem.

Chapter 28

28:1 Væ coronæ superbiæ, ebriis Ephraim, et flori decidenti, gloriæ exsultationis ejus, qui erant in vertice vallis pinguissimæ, errantes a vino.

28:1 Woe to the crown of pride, to the drunkards of Ephraim, and to the fading flower the glory his joy, who were on the head of the fat valley, staggering with wine.

28:2 Ecce validus et fortis Dominus sicut impetus grandinis ; turbo confringens, sicut impetus aquarum multarum inundantium et emissarum super terram spatiosam.

28:2 Behold the Lord is mighty and strong, as a storm of hail: a destroying whirlwind, as the violence of many waters overflowing, and sent forth upon a spacious land.

28:3 Pedibus conculcabitur corona superbiæ ebriorum Ephraim.

28:3 The crown of pride of the drunkards of Ephraim shall be trodden under feet.

28:4 Et erit flos decidens gloriæ exsultationis ejus, qui est super verticem vallis pinguium, quasi temporaneum ante maturitatem autumni, quod, cum aspexerit videns, statim ut manu tenuerit, devorabit illud.

28:4 And the fading tower the glory of his joy, who is on the head of the fat valley, shall be as a hasty fruit before the ripeness of autumn: which when he that seeth it shall behold, as soon he taketh it in his hand, he will eat it up.

28:5 In die illa erit Dominus exercituum corona gloriæ, et sertum exsultationis residuo populi sui ;

28:5 In that day the Lord of hosts shall be a crown of glory, and a garland of joy to the residue of his people:

28:6 et spiritus judicii sedenti super judicium, et fortitudo revertentibus de bello ad portam.

28:6 And a spirit of judgment to him that sitteth in judgment, and strength to them that return out of the battle to the gate.

28:7 Verum hi quoque præ vino nescierunt, et præ ebrietate erraverunt ; sacerdos et propheta nescierunt præ ebrietate ; absorpti sunt a vino, erraverunt in ebrietate, nescierunt videntem, ignoraverunt judicium.

28:7 But these also have been ignorant through wine, and through drunkenness have erred: the priest and the prophet have been ignorant through drunkenness, they are swallowed up with wine, they have gone astray in drunkenness, they have not known him that seeth, they have been ignorant of judgment.

28:8 Omnes enim mensæ repletæ sunt vomitu sordiumque, ita ut non esset ultra locus.

28:8 For all the tables were full of vomit and filth, so that there was no more place.

28:9 Quem docebit scientiam ? et quem intelligere faciet auditum ? Ablactatos a lacte, avulsos ab uberibus.

28:9 Whom shall he teach knowledge? and whom shall he make to understand the hearing? them that are weaned from the milk, that are drawn away from the breasts.

28:10 Quia manda, remanda ; manda, remanda ; exspecta, reexspecta ; exspecta, reexspecta ; modicum ibi, modicum ibi.

28:10 For command, command again; command, command again; expect, expect again; a little there, a little there.

28:11 In loquela enim labii, et lingua altera loquetur ad populum istum.

28:11 For with the speech of lips, and with another tongue he will speak to this people.

28:12 Cui dixit : Hæc est requies mea, reficite lassum ; et hoc est meum refrigerium : et noluerunt audire.

28:12 To whom he said: This is my rest, refresh the weary, and this is my refreshing: and they would not hear.

28:13 Et erit eis verbum Domini : Manda, remanda ; manda, remanda ; exspecta, reexspecta ; exspecta, reexspecta ; modicum ibi, modicum ibi ; ut vadant, et cadant retrorsum, et conterantur, et illaqueentur, et capiantur.

28:13 And the word of the Lord shall be to them: Command, command again; command, command again; expect, expect again; a little there, a little there: that they may go, and fall backward, and be broken, and snared, and taken.

28:14 Propter hoc audite verbum Domini, viri illusores, qui dominamini super populum meum, qui est in Jerusalem.

28:14 Wherefore hear the word of the Lord, ye scornful men, who rule over my people that is in Jerusalem.

28:15 Dixistis enim : Percussimus fœdus cum morte, et cum inferno fecimus pactum : flagellum inundans cum transierit, non veniet super nos quia posuimus mendacium spem nostram, et mendacio protecti sumus.

28:15 For you have said: We have entered into a league with death, and we have made a covenant with hell. When the overflowing scourge shall pass through, it shall not come upon us: for we have placed our hope in lies, and by falsehood we are protected.

28:16 Idcirco hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Ecce ego mittam in fundamentis Sion lapidem, lapidem probatum, angularem, pretiosum, in fundamento fundatum ; qui crediderit, non festinet.

28:16 Therefore thus saith the Lord God: Behold I will lay a stone in the foundations of Sion, a tried stone, a corner stone, a precious stone, founded in the foundation. He that believeth, let him not hasten.

28:17 Et ponam in pondere judicium, et justitiam in mensura ; et subvertet grando spem mendacii, et protectionem aquæ inundabunt.

28:17 And I will set judgment in weight, and justice in measure: and hail shall overturn the hope of falsehood: and waters shall overflow its protection.

28:18 Et delebitur fœdus vestrum cum morte, et pactum vestrum cum inferno non stabit : flagellum inundans cum transierit, eritis ei in conculcationem.

28:18 And your league with death shall be abolished, and your covenant with hell shall not stand: when the overflowing scourge shall pass, you shall be trodden down by it.

28:19 Quandocumque pertransierit, tollet vos, quoniam in mane diluculo pertransibit in die et in nocte ; et tantummodo sola vexatio intellectum dabit auditui.

28:19 Whensoever it shall pass through, it shall take you away: because in the morning early it shall pass through, in the day and in the night, and vexation alone shall make you understand what you hear.

28:20 Coangustatum est enim stratum, ita ut alter decidat ; et pallium breve utrumque operire non potest.

28:20 For the bed is straitened, so that one must fall out, and a short covering cannot cover both.

28:21 Sicut enim in monte divisionum stabit Dominus ; sicut in valle quæ est in Gabaon irascetur, ut faciat opus suum, alienum opus ejus : ut operetur opus suum, peregrinum est opus ejus ab eo.

28:21 For the Lord shall stand up as in the mountain of divisions: he shall be angry as in the valley which is in Gabaon: that he may do his work, his strange work: that he may perform his work, his work is strange to him.

28:22 Et nunc nolite illudere, ne forte constringantur vincula vestra ; consummationem enim et abbreviationem audivi a Domino Deo exercituum, super universam terram.

28:22 And now do not mock, lest your bonds be tied strait. For I have heard of the Lord the God of hosts a consumption and a cutting short upon all the earth.

28:23 Auribus percipite, et audite vocem meam : attendite, et audite eloquium meum.

28:23 Give ear, and hear my voice, hearken, and hear my speech.

28:24 Numquid tota die arabit arans ut serat ? proscindet et sarriet humum suam ?

28:24 Shall the ploughman plough all the day to sow, shall he open and harrow his ground?

28:25 Nonne cum adæquaverit faciem ejus, seret gith et cyminum sparget ? et ponet triticum per ordinem, et hordeum, et milium, et viciam in finibus suis ?

28:25 Will he not, when he hath made plain the surface thereof, sow gith, and scatter cummin, and put wheat in order, and barley, and millet, and vetches in their bounds?

28:26 Et erudiet illum in judicio ; Deus suus docebit illum.

28:26 For he will instruct him in judgment: his God will teach him.

28:27 Non enim in serris triturabitur gith, nec rota plaustri super cyminum circuibit ; sed in virga excutietur gith, et cyminum in baculo.

28:27 For gith shall not be thrashed with saws, neither shall the cart wheel turn about upon cummin: but gith shall be beaten out with a rod, and cumin with a staff.

28:28 Panis autem comminuetur ; verum non in perpetuum triturans triturabit illum, neque vexabit eum rota plaustri, neque ungulis suis comminuet eum.

28:28 But breadcorn shall be broken small: but the thrasher shall not thrash it for ever, neither shall the cart wheel hurt it, nor break it with its teeth.

28:29 Et hoc a Domino Deo exercituum exivit, ut mirabile faceret consilium, et magnificaret justitiam.

28:29 This also is come forth from the Lord God of hosts, to make his counsel wonderful, and magnify justice.

Chapter 29

29:1 Væ Ariel, Ariel civitas, quam expugnavit David ! additus est annus ad annum : solemnitates evolutæ sunt.

29:1 Woe to Ariel, to Ariel the city which David took: year is added to year. the solemnities are at an end.

29:2 Et circumvallabo Ariel, et erit tristis et mœrens, et erit mihi quasi Ariel.

29:2 And I will make a trench about Ariel, and it shall be in sorrow and mourning, and it shall be to me as Ariel.

29:3 Et circumdabo quasi sphæram in circuitu tuo, et jaciam contra te aggerem, et munimenta ponam in obsidionem tuam.

29:3 And I will make a circle round about thee, and I will cast up a rampart against thee, and raise up bulwarks to besiege thee.

29:4 Humiliaberis, de terra loqueris, et de humo audietur eloquium tuum ; et erit quasi pythonis de terra vox tua, et de humo eloquium tuum mussitabit.

29:4 Thou shalt be brought down, thou shall speak out of the earth, and thy speech shall be heard out of the ground: and thy voice shall be from the earth like that of the python, and out of the earth thy speech shall mutter.

29:5 Et erit sicut pulvis tenuis multitudo ventilantium te, et sicut favilla pertransiens multitudo eorum qui contra te prævaluerunt ;

29:5 And the multitude of them that fan thee, shall be like small dust: and as ashes passing away, the multitude of them that have prevailed against thee.

29:6 eritque repente confestim. A Domino exercituum visitabitur in tonitruo, et commotione terræ, et voce magna turbinis et tempestatis, et flammæ ignis devorantis.

29:6 And it shall be at an instant suddenly. A visitation shall come from the Lord of hosts in thunder, and with earthquake, and with a great noise of whirlwind and tempest; and with the flame of devouring fire.

29:7 Et erit sicut somnium visionis nocturnæ multitudo omnium gentium quæ dimicaverunt contra Ariel, et omnes qui militaverunt, et obsederunt, et prævaluerunt adversus eam.

29:7 And the multitude of all nations that have fought against Ariel, shall be as the dream of a vision by night, and all that have fought, and besieged and prevailed against it.

29:8 Et sicut somniat esuriens, et comedit, cum autem fuerit expergefactus, vacua est anima ejus ; et sicut somniat sitiens et bibit, et postquam fuerit expergefactus, lassus adhuc sitit, et anima ejus vacua est : sic erit multitudo omnium gentium quæ dimicaverunt contra montem Sion.

29:8 And as he that is hungry dreameth, and eateth, but when he is awake, his soul is empty: and as he that is thirsty dreameth, and drinketh and after he is awake, is yet faint with thirst, and his soul is empty: so shall be the multitude of all the Gentiles, that have fought against mount Sion.

29:9 Obstupescite et admiramini ; fluctuate et vacillate ; inebriamini, et non a vino ; movemini, et non ab ebrietate.

29:9 Be astonished, and wonder, waver, and stagger: be drunk, and not with wine: stagger, and not with drunkenness.

29:10 Quoniam miscuit vobis Dominus spiritum soporis ; claudet oculos vestros : prophetas et principes vestros, qui vident visiones, operiet.

29:10 For the Lord hath mingled for you the spirit of a deep sleep, he will shut up your eyes, he will cover your prophets and princes, that see visions.

29:11 Et erit vobis visio omnium sicut verba libri signati, quem cum dederint scienti litteras, dicent : Lege istum : et respondebit : Non possum, signatus est enim.

29:11 And the vision of all shall be unto you as the words of a book that is sealed which when they shall deliver to one that is learned, they shall say: Read this: and he shall answer: I cannot, for it is sealed.

29:12 Et dabitur liber nescienti litteras, diceturque ei : Lege ; et respondebit : Nescio litteras.

29:12 And the book shall be given to one that knoweth no letters, and it shall be said to him: Read: and he shall answer: I know no letters.

29:13 Et dixit Dominus : Eo quod appropinquat populus iste ore suo, et labiis suis glorificat me, cor autem ejus longe est a me, et timuerunt me mandato hominum et doctrinis,

29:13 And the Lord said: Forasmuch as this people draw near me with their mouth, and with their lips glorify me, but their heart is far from me, and they have feared me with the commandment and doctrines of men:

29:14 ideo ecce ego addam ut admirationem faciam populo huic miraculo grandi et stupendo ; peribit enim sapientia a sapientibus ejus, et intellectus prudentium ejus abscondetur.

29:14 Therefore behold I will proceed to cause an admiration in this people, by a great and wonderful miracle: for wisdom shall perish from their wise men, and the understanding of their prudent men shall be hid.

29:15 Væ qui profundi estis corde, ut a Domino abscondatis consilium ; quorum sunt in tenebris opera, et dicunt : Quis videt nos ? et quis novit nos ?

29:15 Woe to you that are deep of heart, to hide your counsel from the Lord: and their works are in the dark, and they say: Who seeth us, and who knoweth us?

29:16 Perversa est hæc vestra cogitatio ; quasi si lutum contra figulum cogitet, et dicat opus factori suo : Non fecisti me ; et figmentum dicat fictori suo : Non intelligis.

29:16 This thought of yours is perverse: as if the clay should think against the potter, and the work should say to the maker thereof: Thou madest me not: or the thing framed should say to him that fashioned it: Thou understandest not.

29:17 Nonne adhuc in modico et in brevi convertetur Libanus in carmel, et carmel in saltum reputabitur ?

29:17 Is it not yet a very little while, and Libanus shall be turned into charmel, and charmel shall be esteemed as a forest?

29:18 Et audient in die illa surdi verba libri, et de tenebris et caligine oculi cæcorum videbunt.

29:18 And in that day the deaf shall hear the words of the book, and out of darkness and obscurity the eyes of the blind shall see.

29:19 Et addent mites in Domino lætitiam, et pauperes homines in Sancto Israël exsultabunt ;

29:19 And the meek shall increase their joy in the Lord, and the poor men shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.

29:20 quoniam defecit qui prævalebat, consummatus est illusor, et succisi sunt omnes qui vigilabant super iniquitatem,

29:20 For he that did prevail hath failed, the scorner is consumed, and they are all cut off that watched for iniquity:

29:21 qui peccare faciebant homines in verbo, et arguentem in porta supplantabant, et declinaverunt frustra a justo.

29:21 That made men sin by word, and supplanted him that reproved them in the gate, and declined in vain from the just.

29:22 Propter hoc, hæc dicit Dominus ad domum Jacob, qui redemit Abraham : Non modo confundetur Jacob, nec modo vultus ejus erubescet ;

29:22 Therefore thus saith the Lord to the house of Jacob, he that redeemed Abraham: Jacob shall not now be confounded, neither shall his countenance now be ashamed:

29:23 sed cum viderit filios suos, opera manuum mearum in medio sui sanctificantes nomen meum, et sanctificabunt Sanctum Jacob, et Deum Israël prædicabunt ;

29:23 But when he shall see his children, the work of my hands in the midst of him sanctifying my name, and they shall sanctify the Holy One of Jacob, and shall glorify the God of Israel:

29:24 et scient errantes spiritu intellectum, et mussitatores discent legem.

29:24 And they that erred in spirit, shall know understanding, and they that murmured, shall learn the law.

Chapter 30

30:1 Væ filii desertores, dicit Dominus, ut faceretis consilium, et non ex me, et ordiremini telam, et non per spiritum meum, ut adderetis peccatum super peccatum ;

30:1 Woe to you, apostate children, saith the Lord, that you would take counsel, and not of me: and would begin a web, and not by my spirit, that you might add sin upon sin:

30:2 qui ambulatis ut descendatis in Ægyptum, et os meum non interrogastis, sperantes auxilium in fortitudine Pharaonis, et habentes fiduciam in umbra Ægypti !

30:2 Who walk to go down into Egypt, and have not asked at my mouth, hoping for help in the strength of Pharao, and trusting in the shadow of Egypt.

30:3 Et erit vobis fortitudo Pharaonis in confusionem, et fiducia umbræ Ægypti in ignominiam.

30:3 And the strength of Pharao shall be to your confusion, and the confidence of the shadow of Egypt to your shame.

30:4 Erant enim in Tani principes tui, et nuntii tui usque ad Hanes pervenerunt.

30:4 For thy princes were in Tanis, and thy messengers came even to Hanes.

30:5 Omnes confusi sunt super populo qui eis prodesse non potuit : non fuerunt in auxilium et in aliquam utilitatem, sed in confusionem et in opprobrium.

30:5 They were all confounded at a people that could not profit them: they were no help, nor to any profit, but to confusion and to reproach.

30:6 Onus jumentorum austri. In terra tribulationis et angustiæ leæna, et leo ex eis, vipera et regulus volans ; portantes super humeros jumentorum divitias suas, et super gibbum camelorum thesauros suos, ad populum qui eis prodesse non poterit.

30:6 The burden of the beasts of the south. In a land of trouble and distress, from whence come the lioness, and the lion, the viper and the flying basilisk, they carry their riches upon the shoulders of beasts, and their treasures upon the bunches of camels to a people that shall not be able to profit them.

30:7 Ægyptus enim frustra et vane auxiliabitur. Ideo clamavi super hoc : Superbia tantum est, quiesce.

30:7 For Egypt shall help in vain, and to no purpose: therefore have I cried concerning this: It is pride only, sit still.

30:8 Nunc ergo ingressus, scribe ei super buxum, et in libro diligenter exara illud, et erit in die novissimo in testimonium usque in æternum.

30:8 Now therefore go in and write for them upon box, and note it diligently in a book, and it shall be in the latter days for a testimony for ever.

30:9 Populus enim ad iracundiam provocans est : et filii mendaces, filii nolentes audire legem Dei ;

30:9 For it is a people that provoketh to wrath, and lying children that will not hear the law of God.

30:10 qui dicunt videntibus : Nolite videre, et aspicientibus : Nolite aspicere nobis ea quæ recta sunt ; loquimini nobis placentia : videte nobis errores.

30:10 Who say to the seers: See not: and to them that behold: Behold not for us those things that are right: speak unto us pleasant things, see errors for us.

30:11 Auferte a me viam ; declinate a me semitam ; cesset a facie nostra Sanctus Israël.

30:11 Take away from me the way, turn away the path from me, let the Holy One of Israel cease from before us.

30:12 Propterea hæc dicit Sanctus Israël : Pro eo quod reprobastis verbum hoc, et sperastis in calumnia et in tumultu, et innixi estis super eo ;

30:12 Therefore thus saith the Holy One of Israel: Because you have rejected this word, and have trusted in oppression and tumult, and have leaned upon it:

30:13 propterea erit vobis iniquitas hæc sicut interruptio cadens, et requisita in muro excelso, quoniam subito, dum non speratur, veniet contritio ejus.

30:13 Therefore shall this iniquity be to you as a breach that falleth, and is found wanting in a high wall, for the destruction thereof shall come on a sudden, when it is not looked for.

30:14 Et comminuetur sicut conteritur lagena figuli contritione pervalida, et non invenietur de fragmentis ejus testa in qua portetur igniculus de incendio, aut hauriatur parum aquæ de fovea.

30:14 And it shall be broken small, as the potter's vessel is broken all to pieces with mighty breaking, and there shall not a sherd be found of the pieces thereof, wherein a little fire may be carried from the hearth, or a little water be drawn out of the pit.

30:15 Quia hæc dicit Dominus Deus, Sanctus Israël : Si revertamini et quiescatis, salvi eritis ; in silentio et in spe erit fortitudo vestra. Et noluistis,

30:15 For thus saith the Lord God the Holy One of Israel: If you return and be quiet, you shall be saved: in silence and in hope shall your strength be. And you would not:

30:16 et dixistis : Nequaquam, sed ad equos fugiemus : ideo fugietis ; et : Super veloces ascendemus : ideo velociores erunt qui persequentur vos.

30:16 But have said: No, but we will flee to horses: therefore shall you flee. And we will mount upon swift ones: therefore shall they be swifter that shall pursue after you.

30:17 Mille homines a facie terroris unius ; et a facie terroris quinque fugietis, donec relinquamini quasi malus navis in vertice montis, et quasi signum super collem.

30:17 A thousand men shall flee for fear of one: and for fear of five shall you flee, till you be left as the mast of ship on the top of a mountain, and as an ensign upon a hill.

30:18 Propterea exspectat Dominus ut misereatur vestri ; et ideo exaltabitur parcens vobis, quia Deus judicii Dominus : beati omnes qui exspectant eum !

30:18 Therefore the Lord waiteth that he may have mercy on you: and therefore shall he be exalted sparing you: because the Lord is the God of judgment: blessed are all they that wait for him.

30:19 Populus enim Sion habitabit in Jerusalem : plorans nequaquam plorabis : miserans miserebitur tui, ad vocem clamoris tui : statim ut audierit, respondebit tibi.

30:19 For the people of Sion shall dwell in Jerusalem: weeping thou shalt not weep, he will surely have pity on thee: at the voice of thy cry, as soon as he shall hear, he will answer thee.

30:20 Et dabit vobis Dominus panem arctum, et aquam brevem ; et non faciet avolare a te ultra doctorem tuum ; et erunt oculi tui videntes præceptorem tuum.

30:20 And the Lord will give you spare bread, and short water: and will not cause thy teacher to flee away from thee any more, and thy eyes shall see thy teacher.

30:21 Et aures tuæ audient verbum post tergum monentis : Hæc est via ; ambulate in ea, et non declinetis neque ad dexteram, neque ad sinistram.

30:21 And thy ears shall hear the word of one admonishing thee behind thy back: This is the way, walk ye in it: and go not aside neither to the right hand, nor to the left.

30:22 Et contaminabis laminas sculptilium argenti tui, et vestimentum conflatilis auri tui, et disperges ea sicut immunditiam menstruatæ. Egredere, dices ei.

30:22 And thou shalt defile the plates of thy graven things of silver, and the garment of thy molten things of gold, and shalt cast them away as the uncleanness of a menstruous woman. Thou shalt say to it: Get thee hence.

30:23 Et dabitur pluvia semini tuo, ubicumque seminaveris in terra, et panis frugum terræ erit uberrimus et pinguis ; pascetur in possessione tua in die illo agnus spatiose,

30:23 And rain shall be given to thy seed, wheresoever thou shalt sow in the land: and the bread of the corn of the land shall be most plentiful, and fat. The lamb in that day shall feed at large in thy possession:

30:24 et tauri tui, et pulli asinorum, qui operantur terram, commistum migma comedent sicut in area ventilatum est.

30:24 And thy oxen, and the ass colts that till the ground, shall eat mingled provender as it was winnowed in the floor.

30:25 Et erunt super omnem montem excelsum, et super omnem collem elevatum, rivi currentium aquarum, in die interfectionis multorum, cum ceciderint turres :

30:25 And there shall be upon every high mountain, and upon every elevated hill rivers of running waters in the day of the slaughter of many, when the tower shall fall.

30:26 et erit lux lunæ sicut lux solis, et lux solis erit septempliciter sicut lux septem dierum, in die qua alligaverit Dominus vulnus populi sui, et percussuram plagæ ejus sanaverit.

30:26 And the light of the moon shall be as the light of the sun, and the light of the sun shall be sevenfold, as the light of seven days: in the day when the Lord shall bind up the wound of his people, and shall heal the stroke of their wound.

30:27 Ecce nomen Domini venit de longinquo, ardens furor ejus, et gravis ad portandum ; labia ejus repleta sunt indignatione, et lingua ejus quasi ignis devorans.

30:27 Behold the name of the Lord cometh from afar, his wrath burneth, and is heavy to bear: his lips are filled with indignation, and his tongue as a devouring fire.

30:28 Spiritus ejus velut torrens inundans usque ad medium colli, ad perdendas gentes in nihilum, et frenum erroris quod erat in maxillis populorum.

30:28 His breath as a torrent overflowing even to the midst of the neck, to destroy the nations unto nothing, and the bridle of error that was in the jaws of the people.

30:29 Canticum erit vobis sicut nox sanctificatæ solemnitatis, et lætitia cordis sicut qui pergit cum tibia, ut intret in montem Domini ad Fortem Israël.

30:29 You shall have a song as in the night of the sanctified solemnity, and joy of heart, as where one goeth with a pipe, to come into the mountain of the Lord, to the Mighty One of Israel.

30:30 Et auditam faciet Dominus gloriam vocis suæ, et terrorem brachii sui ostendet in comminatione furoris, et flamma ignis devorantis : allidet in turbine, et in lapide grandinis.

30:30 And the Lord shall make the glory of his voice to be heard, and shall shew the terror of his arm, in the threatening of wrath, and the flame of devouring fire: he shall crush to pieces with whirlwind, and hailstones.

30:31 A voce enim Domini pavebit Assur virga percussus.

30:31 For at the voice of the Lord the Assyrian shall fear being struck with the rod.

30:32 Et erit transitus virgæ fundatus, quam requiescere faciet Dominus super eum in tympanis et citharis ; et in bellis præcipuis expugnabit eos.

30:32 And the passage of the rod shall be strongly grounded, which the Lord shall make to rest upon him with timbrels and harps, and in great battles he shall overthrow them.

30:33 Præparata est enim ab heri Topheth, a rege præparata, profunda, et dilatata. Nutrimenta ejus, ignis et ligna multa ; flatus Domini sicut torrens sulphuris succendens eam.

30:33 For Topheth is prepared from yesterday, prepared by the king, deep, and wide. The nourishment thereof is fire and much wood: the breath of the Lord as a torrent of brimstone kindling it.

Chapter 31

31:1 Væ qui descendunt in Ægyptum ad auxilium, in equis sperantes, et habentes fiduciam super quadrigis, quia multæ sunt ; et super equitibus, quia prævalidi nimis ; et non sunt confisi super Sanctum Israël, et Dominum non requisierunt !

31:1 Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help, trusting in horses, and putting their confidence in chariots, because they are many: and in horsemen, because they are very strong: and have not trusted in the Holy One of Israel, and have not sought after the Lord.

31:2 Ipse autem sapiens adduxit malum, et verba sua non abstulit ; et consurget contra domum pessimorum, et contra auxilium operantium iniquitatem.

31:2 But he that is the wise one hath brought evil, and hath not removed his words: and he will rise up against the house of the wicked, and against the aid of them that work iniquity.

31:3 Ægyptus homo, et non deus ; et equi eorum caro, et non spiritus ; et Dominus inclinabit manum suam, et corruet auxiliator, et cadet cui præstatur auxilium, simulque omnes consumentur.

31:3 Egypt is man, and not God: and their horses, flesh, and not spirit: and the Lord shall put down his hand, and the helper shall fall, and he that is helped shall fall, and they shall all be confounded together.

31:4 Quia hæc dicit Dominus ad me : Quomodo si rugiat leo et catulus leonis super prædam suam ; et cum occurrerit ei multitudo pastorum, a voce eorum non formidabit, et a multitudine eorum non pavebit : sic descendet Dominus exercituum ut prælietur super montem Sion et super collem ejus.

31:4 For thus saith the Lord to me: Like as the lion roareth, and the lions whelp upon his prey, and when a multitude of shepherds shall come against him, he will not fear at their voice, nor be afraid of their multitude: so shall the Lord of hosts come down to fight upon mount Sion, and upon the hill thereof.

31:5 Sicut aves volantes, sic proteget Dominus exercituum Jerusalem, protegens et liberans, transiens et salvans.

31:5 As birds flying, so will the Lord of hosts protect Jerusalem, protecting and delivering, passing over and saving.

31:6 Convertimini, sicut in profundum recesseratis, filii Israël.

31:6 Return as you had deeply revolted, O children of Israel.

31:7 In die enim illa abjiciet vir idola argenti sui, et idola auri sui, quæ fecerunt vobis manus vestræ in peccatum.

31:7 For in that day a man shall cast away his idols of silver, and his idols of gold, which your hands have made for you to sin.

31:8 Et cadet Assur in gladio non viri, et gladius non hominis vorabit eum : et fugiet non a facie gladii, et juvenes ejus vectigales erunt.

31:8 And the Assyrian shall fall by the sword not of a man, and the sword not of a man shall devour him, and he shall flee not at the face of the sword, and his young men shall be tributaries.

31:9 Et fortitudo ejus a terrore transibit, et pavebunt fugientes principes ejus, dixit Dominus : cujus ignis est in Sion et caminus ejus in Jerusalem.

31:9 And his strength shall pass away with dread, and his princes fleeing shall be afraid: the Lord hath said it, whose fire is in Sion, and his furnace in Jerusalem.

Chapter 32

32:1 Ecce in justitia regnabit rex, et principes in judicio præerunt.

32:1 Behold a king shall reign in justice, and princes shall rule in judgment.

32:2 Et erit vir sicut qui absconditur a vento, et celat se a tempestate ; sicut rivi aquarum in siti, et umbra petræ prominentis in terra deserta.

32:2 And a man shall be as when one is hid from the wind, and hideth himself from a storm, as rivers of waters in drought, and the shadow of a rock that standeth out in a desert land.

32:3 Non caligabunt oculi videntium, et aures audientium diligenter auscultabunt.

32:3 The eyes of them that see shall not be dim, and the ears of them that hear shall hearken diligently.

32:4 Et cor stultorum intelliget scientiam, et lingua balborum velociter loquetur et plane.

32:4 And the heart of fools shall understand knowledge, and the tongue of stammerers shall speak readily and plain.

32:5 Non vocabitur ultra is qui insipiens est, princeps, neque fraudulentus appellabitur major ;

32:5 The fool shall no more be called prince: neither shall the deceitful be called great:

32:6 stultus enim fatua loquetur, et cor ejus faciet iniquitatem, ut perficiat simulationem, et loquatur ad Dominum fraudulenter, et vacuam faciat animam esurientis, et potum sitienti auferat.

32:6 For the fool will speak foolish things, and his heart will work iniquity, to practise hypocrisy, and speak to the Lord deceitfully, and to make empty the soul of the hungry, and take away drink from the thirsty.

32:7 Fraudulenti vasa pessima sunt ; ipse enim cogitationes concinnavit ad perdendos mites in sermone mendacii, cum loqueretur pauper judicium.

32:7 The vessels of the deceitful are most wicked: for he hath framed devices to destroy the meek, with lying words, when the poor man speaketh judgment.

32:8 Princeps vero ea quæ digna sunt principe cogitabit, et ipse super duces stabit.

32:8 But the prince will devise such things as are worthy of a prince, and he shall stand above the rulers.

32:9 Mulieres opulentæ, surgite, et audite vocem meam ; filiæ confidentes, percipite auribus eloquium meum.

32:9 Rise up, ye rich women, and hear my voice: ye confident daughters, give ear to my speech.

32:10 Post dies enim et annum, vos conturbabimini confidentes ; consummata est enim vindemia, collectio ultra non veniet.

32:10 For after days and a year, you that are confident shall be troubled: for the vintage is at an end, the gathering shall come no more.

32:11 Obstupescite, opulentæ ; conturbamini, confidentes : exuite vos et confundimini ; accingite lumbos vestros.

32:11 Be astonished, ye rich women, be troubled, ye confident ones: strip you, and be confounded, gird your loins.

32:12 Super ubera plangite, super regione desiderabili, super vinea fertili.

32:12 Mourn for your breasts, for the delightful country, for the fruitful vineyard.

32:13 Super humum populi mei spinæ et vepres ascendent : quanto magis super omnes domos gaudii civitatis exultantis !

32:13 Upon the land of my people shall thorns and briers come up: how much more upon all the houses of joy, of the city that rejoiced?

32:14 Domus enim dimissa est, multitudo urbis relicta est, tenebræ et palpatio factæ sunt super speluncas usque in æternum ; gaudium onagrorum, pascua gregum.

32:14 For the house is forsaken, the multitude of the city is left, darkness and obscurity are come upon its dens for ever. A joy of wild asses, the pastures of flocks.

32:15 Donec effundatur super nos spiritus de excelso, et erit desertum in carmel, et carmel in saltum reputabitur.

32:15 Until the spirit be poured upon us from on high: and the desert shall be as a charmel, and charmel shall be counted for a forest.

32:16 Et habitabit in solitudine judicium, et justitia in carmel sedebit.

32:16 An judgment shall dwell in the wilderness, and justice shall sit in charmel.

32:17 Et erit opus justitiæ pax, et cultus justitiæ silentium, et securitas usque in sempiternum.

32:17 And the work of justice shall be peace, and the service of justice quietness, and security for ever.

32:18 Et sedebit populus meus in pulchritudine pacis, et in tabernaculis fiduciæ, et in requie opulenta.

32:18 And my people shall sit in the beauty of peace, and in the tabernacles of confidence, and in wealthy rest.

32:19 Grando autem in descensione saltus, et humilitate humiliabitur civitas.

32:19 But hail shall be in the descent of the forest, and the city shall be made very low.

32:20 Beati qui seminatis super omnes aquas, immittentes pedem bovis et asini.

32:20 Blessed are ye that sow upon all waters, sending thither the foot of the ox and the ass.

Chapter 33

33:1 Væ qui prædaris ! nonne et ipse prædaberis ? et qui spernis, nonne et ipse sperneris ? Cum consummaveris deprædationem, deprædaberis ; cum fatigatus desieris contemnere, contemneris.

33:1 Woe to thee that spoilest, shalt not thou thyself also be spoiled? and thou that despisest, shalt not thyself also be despised? when thou shalt have made an end of spoiling, thou shalt be spoiled: when being wearied thou shalt cease to despise, thou shalt be despised.

33:2 Domine, miserere nostri, te enim exspectavimus ; esto brachium nostrum in mane, et salus nostra in tempore tribulationis.

33:2 O Lord, have mercy on us: for we have waited for thee: be thou our arm in the morning, and our salvation in the time of trouble.

33:3 A voce angeli fugerunt populi, et ab exaltatione tua dispersæ sunt gentes.

33:3 At the voice of the angel the people fled, and at the lifting up thyself the nations are scattered.

33:4 Et congregabuntur spolia vestra sicut colligitur bruchus, velut cum fossæ plenæ fuerint de eo.

33:4 And your spoils shall be gathered together as the locusts are gathered, as when the ditches are full of them.

33:5 Magnificatus est Dominus, quoniam habitavit in excelso ; implevit Sion judicio et justitia.

33:5 The Lord is magnified, for he hath dwelt on high: he hath filled Sion with judgment and justice.

33:6 Et erit fides in temporibus tuis : divitiæ salutis sapientia et scientia ; timor Domini ipse est thesaurus ejus.

33:6 And there shall be faith in thy times: riches of salvation, wisdom and knowledge: the fear of the Lord is his treasure.

33:7 Ecce videntes clamabunt foris ; angeli pacis amare flebunt.

33:7 Behold they that see shall cry without, the angels of peace shall weep bitterly.

33:8 Dissipatæ sunt viæ, cessavit transiens per semitam : irritum factum est pactum, projecit civitates, non reputavit homines.

33:8 The ways are made desolate, no one passeth by the road, the covenant is made void, he hath rejected the cities, he hath not regarded the men.

33:9 Luxit et elanguit terra ; confusus est Libanus, et obsorduit : et factus est Saron sicut desertum, et concussa est Basan, et Carmelus.

33:9 The land hath mourned, and languished: Libanus is confounded, and become foul, and Saron is become as a desert: and Basan and Carmel are shaken.

33:10 Nunc consurgam, dicit Dominus ; nunc exaltabor, nunc sublevabor.

33:10 Now will I rise up, saith the Lord: now will I be exalted, now will I lift up myself.

33:11 Concipietis ardorem, parietis stipulam ; spiritus vester ut ignis vorabit vos.

33:11 You shall conceive heat, you shall bring forth stubble: your breath as fire shall devour you.

33:12 Et erunt populi quasi de incendio cinis ; spinæ congregatæ igni comburentur.

33:12 And the people shall be as ashes after a fire, as a bundle of thorns they shall be burnt with fire.

33:13 Audite, qui longe estis, quæ fecerim ; et cognoscite, vicini, fortitudinem meam.

33:13 Hear, you that are far off, what I have done, and you that are near know my strength.

33:14 Conterriti sunt in Sion peccatores ; possedit tremor hypocritas. Quis poterit habitare de vobis cum igne devorante ? quis habitabit ex vobis cum ardoribus sempiternis ?

33:14 The sinners in Sion are afraid, trembling hath seized upon the hypocrites. Which of you can dwell with devouring fire? which of you shall dwell with everlasting burnings?

33:15 Qui ambulat in justitiis et loquitur veritatem, qui projicit avaritiam ex calumnia, et excutit manus suas ab omni munere, qui obturat aures suas ne audiat sanguinem, et claudit oculos suos ne videat malum.

33:15 He that walketh in justices, and speaketh truth, that casteth away avarice by oppression, and shaketh his hands from all bribes, that stoppeth his ears lest he hear blood, and shutteth his eyes that he may see no evil.

33:16 Iste in excelsis habitabit ; munimenta saxorum sublimitas ejus : panis ei datus est, aquæ ejus fideles sunt.

33:16 He shall dwell on high, the fortifications of rocks shall be his highness: bread is given him, his waters are sure.

33:17 Regem in decore suo videbunt oculi ejus, cernent terram de longe.

33:17 His eyes shall see the king in his beauty, they shall see the land far off.

33:18 Cor tuum meditabitur timorem : ubi est litteratus ? ubi legis verba ponderans ? ubi doctor parvulorum ?

33:18 Thy heart shall meditate fear: where is the learned? where is he that pondered the words of the law? where is the teacher of little ones?

33:19 Populum impudentem non videbis, populum alti sermonis, ita ut non possis intelligere disertitudinem linguæ ejus, in quo nulla est sapientia.

33:19 The shameless people thou shalt not see, the people of profound speech: so that thou canst not understand the eloquence of his tongue, in whom there is no wisdom.

33:20 Respice, Sion, civitatem solemnitatis nostræ : oculi tui videbunt Jerusalem, habitationem opulentam, tabernaculum quod nequaquam transferri poterit ; nec auferentur clavi ejus in sempiternum, et omnes funiculi ejus non rumpentur :

33:20 Look upon Sion the city of our solemnity: thy eyes shall see Jerusalem, a rich habitation, a tabernacle that cannot be removed: neither shall the nails thereof be taken away for ever, neither shall any of the cords thereof be broken.

33:21 quia solummodo ibi magnificus est Dominus noster : locus fluviorum rivi latissimi et patentes : non transibit per eum navis remigum, neque trieris magna transgredietur eum.

33:21 Because only there our Lord is magnificent: a place of rivers, very broad and spacious streams: no ship with oars shall pass by it, neither shall the great galley pass through it.

33:22 Dominus enim judex noster, Dominus legifer noster, Dominus rex noster, ipse salvabit nos.

33:22 For the Lord is our judge, the Lord is our lawgiver, the Lord is our king: he will save us.

33:23 Laxati sunt funiculi tui, et non prævalebunt ; sic erit malus tuus ut dilatare signum non queas. Tunc dividentur spolia prædarum multarum ; claudi diripient rapinam.

33:23 Thy tacklings are loosed, and they shall be of no strength: thy mast shall be in such condition, that thou shalt not be able to spread the flag. Then shall the spoils of much prey be divided: the lame shall take the spoil.

33:24 Nec dicet vicinus : Elangui ; populus qui habitat in ea, auferetur ab eo iniquitas.

33:24 Neither shall he that is near, say: I am feeble. The people that dwell therein, shall have their iniquity taken away from them.

Chapter 34

34:1 Accedite, gentes, et audite ; et populi, attendite : audiat terra, et plenitudo ejus ; orbis, et omne germen ejus.

34:1 Come near, ye Gentiles, and hear, and hearken, ye people: let the earth hear, and all that is therein, the world, and every thing that cometh forth of it.

34:2 Quia indignatio Domini super omnes gentes, et furor super universam militiam eorum : interfecit eos, et dedit eos in occisionem.

34:2 For the indignation of the Lord is upon all nations, and his fury upon all their armies: he hath killed them, and delivered them to slaughter.

34:3 Interfecti eorum projicientur, et de cadaveribus eorum ascendet fœtor ; tabescent montes a sanguine eorum.

34:3 Their slain shall be cast forth, and out of their carcasses shall rise a stink: the mountains shall be melted with their blood.

34:4 Et tabescet omnis militia cælorum, et complicabuntur sicut liber cæli : et omnis militia eorum defluet, sicut defluit folium de vinea et de ficu.

34:4 And all the host of the heavens shall pine away, and the heavens shall be folded together as a book: and all their host shall fall down as the leaf falleth from the vine, and from the fig tree.

34:5 Quoniam inebriatus est in cælo gladius meus ; ecce super Idumæam descendet, et super populum interfectionis meæ, ad judicium.

34:5 For my sword is inebriated in heaven: behold it shall come down upon Idumea, and upon the people of my slaughter unto judgment.

34:6 Gladius Domini repletus est sanguine, incrassatus est adipe, de sanguine agnorum et hircorum, de sanguine medullatorum arietum : victima enim Domini in Bosra, et interfectio magna in terra Edom.

34:6 The sword of the Lord is filled with blood, it is made thick with the blood of lambs and buck goats, with the blood of rams full of marrow: for there is a victim of the Lord in Bosra and a great slaughter in the land of Edom.

34:7 Et descendent unicornes cum eis, et tauri cum potentibus ; inebriabitur terra eorum sanguine, et humus eorum adipe pinguium.

34:7 And the unicorns shall go down with them, and the bulls with the mighty: their land shall be soaked with blood, and their ground with the fat of fat ones.

34:8 Quia dies ultionis Domini, annus retributionum judicii Sion.

34:8 For it is the day of the vengeance of the Lord, the year of recompenses of the judgment of Sion.

34:9 Et convertentur torrentes ejus in picem, et humus ejus in sulphur ; et erit terra ejus in picem ardentem.

34:9 And the streams thereof shall be turned into pitch, and the ground thereof into brimstone: and the land thereof shall become burning pitch.

34:10 Nocte et die non extinguetur, in sempiternum ascendet fumus ejus, a generatione in generationem desolabitur, in sæcula sæculorum non erit transiens per eam.

34:10 Night and day it shall not be quenched, the smoke thereof shall go up for ever: from generation to generation it shall lie waste, none shall pass through it for ever and ever.

34:11 Et possidebunt illam onocrotalus et ericius ; ibis et corvus habitabunt in ea : et extendetur super eam mensura, ut redigatur ad nihilum, et perpendiculum in desolationem.

34:11 The bittern and ericius shall possess it: and the ibis and the raven shall dwell in it: and a line shall be stretched out upon it, to bring it to nothing, and a plummet, unto desolation.

34:12 Nobiles ejus non erunt ibi ; regem potius invocabunt, et omnes principes ejus erunt in nihilum.

34:12 The nobles thereof shall not be there: they shall call rather upon the king, and all the princes thereof shall be nothing.

34:13 Et orientur in domibus ejus spinæ et urticæ, et paliurus in munitionibus ejus ; et erit cubile draconum, et pascua struthionum.

34:13 And thorns and nettles shall grow up in its houses, and the thistle in the fortresses thereof: and it shall be the habitation of dragons, and the pasture of ostriches.

34:14 Et occurrent dæmonia onocentauris, et pilosus clamabit alter ad alterum ; ibi cubavit lamia, et invenit sibi requiem.

34:14 And demons and monsters shall meet, and the hairy ones shall cry out one to another, there hath the lamia lain down, and found rest for herself.

34:15 Ibi habuit foveam ericius, et enutrivit catulos, et circumfodit, et fovit in umbra ejus ; illuc congregati sunt milvi, alter ad alterum.

34:15 There hath the ericius had its hole, and brought up its young ones, and hath dug round about, and cherished them in the shadow thereof: thither are the kites gathered together one to another.

34:16 Requirite diligenter in libro Domini, et legite : Unum ex eis non defuit, alter alterum non quæsivit ; quia quod ex ore meo procedit, ille mandavit, et spiritus ejus ipse congregavit ea.

34:16 Search ye diligently in the book of the Lord, and read: not one of them was wanting, one hath not sought for the other: for that which proceedeth out of my mouth, he hath commanded, and his spirit it hath gathered them.

34:17 Et ipse misit eis sortem, et manus ejus divisit eam illis in mensuram : usque in æternum possidebunt eam ; in generationem et generationem habitabunt in ea.

34:17 And he hath cast the lot for them, and his hand hath divided it to them by line: they shall possess it for ever, from generation to generation they shall dwell therein.

Chapter 35

35:1 Lætabitur deserta et invia, et exsultabit solitudo, et florebit quasi lilium.

35:1 The land that was desolate and impassable shall be glad, and the wilderness shall rejoice, and shall flourish like the lily.

35:2 Germinans germinabit, et exsultabit lætabunda et laudans : gloria Libani data est ei, decor Carmeli et Saron ; ipsi videbunt gloriam Domini, et decorem Dei nostri.

35:2 It shall bud forth and blossom, and shall rejoice with joy and praise: the glory of Libanus is given to it: the beauty of Carmel, and Saron, they shall see the glory of the Lord, and the beauty of our God.

35:3 Confortate manus dissolutas, et genua debilia roborate.

35:3 Strengthen ye the feeble hands, and confirm the weak knees.

35:4 Dicite pusillanimis : Confortamini, et nolite timere : ecce Deus vester ultionem adducet retributionis ; Deus ipse veniet, et salvabit vos.

35:4 Say to the fainthearted: Take courage, and fear not: behold your God will bring the revenge of recompense: God himself will come and will save you.

35:5 Tunc aperientur oculi cæcorum, et aures surdorum patebunt ;

35:5 Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped.

35:6 tunc saliet sicut cervus claudus, et aperta erit lingua mutorum : quia scissæ sunt in deserto aquæ, et torrentes in solitudine ;

35:6 Then shall the lame man leap as a hart, and the tongue of the dumb shall be free: for waters are broken out in the desert, and streams in the wilderness.

35:7 et quæ erat arida, erit in stagnum, et sitiens in fontes aquarum. In cubilibus, in quibus prius dracones habitabant, orietur viror calami et junci.

35:7 And that which was dry land, shall become a pool, and the thirsty land springs of water. In the dens where dragons dwelt before, shall rise up the verdure of the reed and the bulrush.

35:8 Et erit ibi semita et via, et via sancta vocabitur : non transibit per eam pollutus, et hæc erit vobis directa via, ita ut stulti non errent per eam.

35:8 And a path and a way shall be there, and it shall be called the holy way: the unclean shall not pass over it, and this shall be unto you a straight way, so that fools shall not err therein.

35:9 Non erit ibi leo, et mala bestia non ascendet per eam, nec invenietur ibi ; et ambulabunt qui liberati fuerint.

35:9 No lion shall be there, nor shall any mischievous beast go up by it, nor be found there: but they shall walk there that shall be delivered.

35:10 Et redempti a Domino convertentur, et venient in Sion cum laude, et lætitia sempiterna super caput eorum : gaudium et lætitiam obtinebunt, et fugiet dolor et gemitus.

35:10 And the redeemed of the Lord shall return, and shall come into Sion with praise, and everlasting joy shall be upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and mourning shall flee away.

Chapter 36

36:1 Et factum est in quartodecimo anno regis Ezechiæ, ascendit Sennacherib, rex Assyriorum, super omnes civitates Juda munitas, et cepit eas.

36:1 And it came to pass in the fourteenth year of king Ezechias, that Sennacherib king of the Assyrians came up against all the fenced cities of Juda, and took them.

36:2 Et misit rex Assyriorum Rabsacen de Lachis in Jerusalem, ad regem Ezechiam in manu gravi : et stetit in aquæductu piscinæ superioris in via Agri fullonis.

36:2 And the king of the Assyrians sent Rabsaces from Lachis to Jerusalem, to king Ezechias with a great army, and he stood by the conduit of the upper pool in the way of the fuller's field.

36:3 Et egressus est ad eum Eliacim, filius Helciæ, qui erat super domum, et Sobna scriba, et Joahe filius Asaph, a commentariis.

36:3 And there went out to him Eliacim the son of Helcias, who was over the house, and Sobna the scribe, and Joahe the son of Asaph the recorder.

36:4 Et dixit ad eos Rabsaces : Dicite Ezechiæ : Hæc dicit rex magnus, rex Assyriorum : Quæ est ista fiducia qua confidis ?

36:4 And Rabsaces said to them: Tell Ezechias: Thus saith the great king, the king of the Assyrians: What is this confidence wherein thou trustest?

36:5 aut quo consilio vel fortitudine rebellare disponis ? super quem habes fiduciam, quia recessisti a me ?

36:5 Or with what counsel or strength dost thou prepare for war? on whom dost thou trust, that thou art revolted from me?

36:6 Ecce confidis super baculum arundineum confractum istum, super Ægyptum ; cui si innixus fuerit homo, intrabit in manum ejus, et perforabit eam : sic Pharao, rex Ægypti, omnibus qui confidunt in eo.

36:6 Lo thou trustest upon this broken staff of a reed, upon Egypt: upon which if a man lean, it will go into his hand, and pierce it: so is Pharao king of Egypt to all that trust in him.

36:7 Quod si responderis mihi : In Domino Deo nostro confidimus ; nonne ipse est cujus abstulit Ezechias excelsa et altaria, et dixit Judæ et Jerusalem : Coram altari isto adorabitis ?

36:7 But if thou wilt answer me: We trust in the Lord our God: is it not he whose high places and altars Ezechias hath taken away, and hath said to Juda and Jerusalem: You shall worship before this altar?

36:8 Et nunc trade te domino meo, regi Assyriorum, et dabo tibi duo millia equorum, nec poteris ex te præbere ascensores eorum :

36:8 And now deliver thyself up to my lord the king of the Assyrians, and I will give thee two thousand horses, and thou wilt not be able on thy part to find riders for them.

36:9 et quomodo sustinebis faciem judicis unius loci ex servis domini mei minoribus ? Quod si confidis in Ægypto, in quadrigis et in equitibus,

36:9 And how wilt thou stand against the face of the judge of one place, of the least of my master's servants? But if thou trust in Egypt, in chariots and in horsemen:

36:10 et nunc numquid sine Domino ascendi ad terram istam, ut disperderem eam ? Dominus dixit ad me : Ascende super terram istam, et disperde eam.

36:10 And am I now come up without the Lord against this land to destroy it? The Lord said to me: Go up against this land, and destroy it.

36:11 Et dixit Eliacim, et Sobna, et Joahe, ad Rabsacen : Loquere ad servos tuos syra lingua ; intelligimus enim ; ne loquaris ad nos judaice in auribus populi qui est super murum.

36:11 And Eliacim, and Sobna, and Joahe said to Rabsaces: Speak to thy servants in the Syrian tongue: for we understand it: speak not to us in the Jews' language in the hearing of the people, that are upon the wall.

36:12 Et dixit ad eos Rabsaces : Numquid ad dominum tuum et ad te misit me dominus meus, ut loquerer omnia verba ista ? et non potius ad viros qui sedent in muro, ut comedant stercora sua, et bibant urinam pedum suorum vobiscum ?

36:12 And Rabsaces said to them: Hath my master sent me to thy master and to thee, to speak all these words; and not rather to the men that sit on the wall; that they may eat their own dung, and drink their urine with you?

36:13 Et stetit Rabsaces, et clamavit voce magna judaice, et dixit : Audite verba regis magni, regis Assyriorum !

36:13 Then Rabsaces stood, and cried out with a loud voice in the Jews' language, and said: Hear the words of the great king, the king of the Assyrians.

36:14 Hæc dicit rex : Non seducat vos Ezechias, quia non poterit eruere vos.

36:14 Thus saith the king: Let not Ezechias deceive you, for he shall not be able to deliver you.

36:15 Et non vobis tribuat fiduciam Ezechias super Domino, dicens : Eruens liberabit nos Dominus : non dabitur civitas ista in manu regis Assyriorum.

36:15 And let not Ezechias make you trust in the Lord, saying: The Lord will surely deliver us, and this city shall not be given into the hands of the king of the Assyrians.

36:16 Nolite audire Ezechiam ; hæc enim dicit rex Assyriorum : Facite mecum benedictionem, et egredimini ad me, et comedite unusquisque vineam suam, et unusquisque ficum suam, et bibite unusquisque aquam cisternæ suæ,

36:16 Do not hearken to Ezechias: for thus said the king of the Assyrians: Do with me that which is for your advantage, and come out to me, and eat ye every one of his vine, and every one of his fig tree, and drink ye every one the water of his cistern,

36:17 donec veniam, et tollam vos ad terram quæ est ut terra vestra, terram frumenti et vini, terram panum et vinearum.

36:17 Till I come and take you away to a land, like to your own, a land of corn and of wine, a land of bread and vineyards.

36:18 Nec conturbet vos Ezechias, dicens : Dominus liberabit nos. Numquid liberaverunt dii gentium unusquisque terram suam de manu regis Assyriorum ?

36:18 Neither let Ezechias trouble you, saying: The Lord will deliver us. Have any of the gods of the nations delivered their land out of the hand of the king of the Assyrians?

36:19 Ubi est deus Emath et Arphad ? ubi est deus Sepharvaim ? numquid liberaverunt Samariam de manu mea ?

36:19 Where is the god of Emath and of Arphad? where is the god of Sepharvaim? have they delivered Samaria out of my hand?

36:20 Quis est ex omnibus diis terrarum istarum qui eruerit terram suam de manu mea, ut eruat Dominus Jerusalem de manu mea ?

36:20 Who is there among all the gods of these lands, that hath delivered his country out of my hand, that the Lord may deliver Jerusalem out of my hand?

36:21 Et siluerunt, et non responderunt ei verbum. Mandaverat enim rex, dicens : Ne respondeatis ei.

36:21 And they held their peace, and answered him not a word. For the king had commanded, saying: Answer him not.

36:22 Et ingressus est Eliacim, filius Helciæ, qui erat super domum, et Sobna scriba, et Joahe filius Asaph, a commentariis, ad Ezechiam, scissis vestibus, et nuntiaverunt ei verba Rabsacis.

36:22 And Eliacim the son of Helcias, that was over the house, and Sobna the scribe, and Joahe the son of Asaph the recorder, went in to Ezechias with their garments rent, and told him the words of Rabsaces.

Chapter 37

37:1 Et factum est, cum audisset rex Ezechias, scidit vestimenta sua, et obvolutus est sacco, et intravit in domum Domini.

37:1 And it came to pass, when king Ezechias had heard it, that he rent his garments and covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of the Lord.

37:2 Et misit Eliacim, qui erat super domum, et Sobnam scribam, et seniores de sacerdotibus, opertos saccis, ad Isaiam, filium Amos, prophetam,

37:2 And he sent Eliacim who was over the house, and Sobna the scribe, and the ancients of the priests covered with sackcloth, to Isaiah the son of Amos the prophet.

37:3 et dixerunt ad eum : Hæc dicit Ezechias : Dies tribulationis, et correptionis, et blasphemiæ, dies hæc ; quia venerunt filii usque ad partum, et virtus non est pariendi.

37:3 And they said to him: Thus saith Ezechias: This day is a day of tribulation, and of rebuke, and of blasphemy: for the children are come to the birth, and there is not strength to bring forth.

37:4 Si quomodo audiat Dominus Deus tuus verba Rabsacis, quem misit rex Assyriorum dominus suus ad blasphemandum Deum viventem et exprobrandum sermonibus quos audivit Dominus Deus tuus : leva ergo orationem pro reliquiis quæ repertæ sunt.

37:4 It may be the Lord thy God will hear the words of Rabsaces, whom the king of the Assyrians his master hath sent to blaspheme the living God, and to reproach with words which the Lord thy God hath heard: wherefore lift up by prayer for the remnant that is left.

37:5 Et venerunt servi regis Ezechiæ ad Isaiam.

37:5 And the servants of Ezechias came to Isaiah.

37:6 Et dixit ad eos Isaias : Hæc dicetis domino vestro : Hæc dicit Dominus : Ne timeas a facie verborum quæ audisti, quibus blasphemaverunt pueri regis Assyriorum me.

37:6 And Isaiah said to them: Thus shall you say to your master: Thus saith the Lord: Be not afraid of the words that thou hast heard, with which the servants of the king of the Assyrians have blasphemed me.

37:7 Ecce ego dabo ei spiritum, et audiet nuntium, et revertetur ad terram suam, et corruere eum faciam gladio in terra sua.

37:7 Behold, I will send a spirit upon him, and he shall hear a message, and shall return to his own country, and I will cause him to fall by the sword in his own country.

37:8 Reversus est autem Rabsaces, et invenit regem Assyriorum præliantem adversus Lobnam : audierat enim quia profectus esset de Lachis.

37:8 And Rabsaces returned, and found the king of the Assyrians besieging Lobna. For he had heard that he was departed from Lachis.

37:9 Et audivit de Tharaca rege Æthiopiæ, dicentes : Egressus est ut pugnet contra te. Quod cum audisset, misit nuntios ad Ezechiam, dicens :

37:9 And he heard say about Tharaca the king of Ethiopia: He is come forth to fight against thee. And when he heard it, he sent messengers to Ezechias, saying:

37:10 Hæc dicetis Ezechiæ regi Judæ, loquentes : Non te decipiat Deus tuus in quo tu confidis, dicens : Non dabitur Jerusalem in manu regis Assyriorum.

37:10 Thus shall you speak to Ezechias the king of Juda, saying: Let not thy God deceive thee, in whom thou trustest, saying: Jerusalem shall not be given into the hands of the king of the Assyrians.

37:11 Ecce tu audisti omnia quæ fecerunt reges Assyriorum omnibus terris, quas subverterunt : et tu poteris liberari ?

37:11 Behold thou hast heard all that the kings of the Assyrians have done to all countries which they have destroyed, and canst thou be delivered?

37:12 Numquid eruerunt eos dii gentium quos subverterunt patres mei, Gozam, et Haram, et Reseph, et filios Eden qui erant in Thalassar ?

37:12 Have the gods of the nations delivered them whom my fathers have destroyed, Gozam, and Haram, and Reseph, and the children of Eden, that were in Thalassar?

37:13 Ubi est rex Emath, et rex Arphad, et rex urbis Sepharvaim, Ana, et Ava ?

37:13 Where is the king of Emath, and the king of Arphad, and the king of the city of Sepharvaim, of Ana, and of Ava?

37:14 Et tulit Ezechias libros de manu nuntiorum, et legit eos, et ascendit in domum Domini, et expandit eos Ezechias coram Domino :

37:14 And Ezechias took the letter from the hand of the messengers, and read it, and went up to the house of the Lord, and Ezechias spread it before the Lord.

37:15 et oravit Ezechias ad Dominum, dicens :

37:15 And Ezechias prayed to the Lord, saying:

37:16 Domine exercituum, Deus Israël, qui sedes super cherubim, tu es Deus solus omnium regnorum terræ : tu fecisti cælum et terram.

37:16 Lord of hosts, God of Israel who sitteth upon the cherubims, thou alone art the God of all the kingdoms of the earth, thou hast made heaven and earth.

37:17 Inclina, Domine, aurem tuam, et audi ; aperi, Domine, oculos tuos, et vide : et audi omnia verba Sennacherib, quæ misit ad blasphemandum Deum viventem.

37:17 Incline, O Lord, thy ear, and hear: open, O Lord, thy eyes, and see, and hear all the words of Sennacherib, which he hath sent to blaspheme the living God.

37:18 Vere enim, Domine, desertas fecerunt reges Assyriorum terras, et regiones earum,

37:18 For of a truth, O Lord, the kings of the Assyrians have laid waste lands, and their countries.

37:19 et dederunt deos earum igni : non enim erant dii, sed opera manuum hominum, lignum et lapis, et comminuerunt eos.

37:19 And they have cast their gods into the fire, for they were not gods, but the works of men's hands, of wood and stone: and they broke them in pieces.

37:20 Et nunc, Domine Deus noster, salva nos de manu ejus, et cognoscant omnia regna terræ quia tu es Dominus solus.

37:20 And now, O Lord our God, save us out of his hand: and let all the kingdoms of the earth know, that thou only art the Lord.

37:21 Et misit Isaias, filius Amos, ad Ezechiam, dicens : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus Israël : Pro quibus rogasti me de Sennacherib, rege Assyriorum,

37:21 And Isaiah the son of Amos sent to Ezechias, saying: Thus saith the Lord the God of Israel: For the prayer thou hast made to me concerning Sennacherib the king of the Assyrians:

37:22 hoc est verbum quod locutus est Dominus super eum : Despexit te et subsannavit te, virgo filia Sion ; post te caput movit, filia Jerusalem.

37:22 This is the word which the Lord hath spoken of him: The virgin the daughter of Sion hath despised thee, and laughed thee to scorn: the daughter of Jerusalem hath wagged the head after thee.

37:23 Cui exprobrasti ? et quem blasphemasti ? et super quem exaltasti vocem, et levasti altitudinem oculorum tuorum ? ad Sanctum Israël.

37:23 Whom hast thou reproached, and whom hast thou blasphemed, and against whom hast thou exalted thy voice, and lifted up thy eyes on high? Against the Holy One of Israel.

37:24 In manu servorum tuorum exprobrasti Domino, et dixisti : In multitudine quadrigarum mearum ego ascendi altitudinem montium juga Libani ; et succidam excelsa cedrorum ejus, et electas abietes illius, et introibo altitudinem summitatis ejus, saltum Carmeli ejus.

37:24 By the hand of thy servants thou hast reproached the Lord: and hast said: With the multitude of my chariots I have gone up to the height of the mountains, to the top of Libanus: and I will cut down its tall cedars, and its choice fir trees, and will enter to the top of its height, to the forest of its Carmel.

37:25 Ego fodi, et bibi aquam, et exsiccavi vestigio pedis mei omnes rivos aggerum.

37:25 I have digged, and drunk water, and have dried up with the sole of my foot, all the rivers shut up in banks.

37:26 Numquid non audisti quæ olim fecerim ei ? Ex diebus antiquis ego plasmavi illud ; et nunc adduxi, et factum est in eradicationem collium compugnantium, et civitatum munitarum.

37:26 Hast thou not heard what I have done to him of old? from the days of old I have formed it: and now I have brought it to effect: and it hath come to pass that hills fighting together, and fenced cities should be destroyed.

37:27 Habitatores earum breviata manu contremuerunt, et confusi sunt. Facti sunt sicut fœnum agri, et gramen pascuæ, et herba tectorum, quæ exaruit antequam maturesceret.

37:27 The inhabitants of them were weak of hand, they trembled, and were confounded: they became like the grass of the field, and the herb of the pasture, and like the grass of the housetops, which withered before it was ripe.

37:28 Habitationem tuam, et egressum tuum, et introitum tuum cognovi, et insaniam tuam contra me.

37:28 I know thy dwelling, and thy going out, and thy coming in, and thy rage against me.

37:29 Cum fureres adversum me, superbia tua ascendit in aures meas. Ponam ergo circulum in naribus tuis, et frenum in labiis tuis, et reducam te in viam per quem venisti.

37:29 When thou wast mad against me, thy pride came up to my ears: therefore I will put a ring in thy nose, and a bit between thy lips, and I will turn thee back by the way by which thou camest.

37:30 Tibi autem hoc erit signum : comede hoc anno quæ sponte nascuntur, et in anno secundo pomis vescere ; in anno autem tertio seminate et metite, et plantate vineas, et comedite fructum earum.

37:30 But to thee this shall be a sign: Eat this year the things that spring of themselves, and in the second year eat fruits: but in the third year sow and reap, and plant vineyards, and eat the fruit of them.

37:31 Et mittet id quod salvatum fuerit de domo Juda, et quod reliquum est, radicem deorsum, et faciet fructum sursum :

37:31 And that which shall be saved of the house of Juda, and which is left, shall take root downward, and shall bear fruit upward:

37:32 quia de Jerusalem exibunt reliquiæ, et salvatio de monte Sion : zelus Domini exercituum faciet istud.

37:32 For out of Jerusalem shall go forth a remnant, and salvation from mount Sion: the zeal of the Lord of hosts shall do this.

37:33 Propterea hæc dicit Dominus de rege Assyriorum : Non intrabit civitatem hanc, et non jaciet ibi sagittam, et non occupabit eam clypeus, et non mittet in circuitu ejus aggerem.

37:33 Wherefore thus saith the Lord concerning the king of the Assyrians: He shall not come into this city, nor shoot an arrow into it, nor come before it with shield, nor cast a trench about it.

37:34 In via qua venit, per eam revertetur, et civitatem hanc non ingredietur, dicit Dominus.

37:34 By the way that he came, he shall return, and into this city he shall not come, saith the Lord.

37:35 Et protegam civitatem istam, ut salvem eam propter me, et propter David, servum meum.

37:35 And I will protect this city, and will save it for my own sake, and for the sake of David my servant.

37:36 Egressus est autem angelus Domini, et percussit in castris Assyriorum centum octoginta quinque millia. Et surrexerunt mane, et ecce omnes cadavera mortuorum.

37:36 And the angel of the Lord went out and slew in the camp of the Assyrians a hundred and eighty-five thousand. And they arose in the morning, and behold they were all dead corpses.

37:37 Et egressus est, et abiit, et reversus est Sennacherib, rex Assyriorum, et habitavit in Ninive.

37:37 And Sennacherib the king of the Assyrians went out and departed, and returned, and dwelt in Ninive.

37:38 Et factum est, cum adoraret in templo Nesroch deum suum, Adramelech et Sarasar, filii ejus, percusserunt eum gladio, fugeruntque in terram Ararat ; et regnavit Asarhaddon, filius ejus, pro eo.

37:38 And it came to pass, as he was worshipping in the temple of Nesroch his god, that Adramelech and Sarasar his sons slew him with the sword: and they fled into the land of Ararat, and Asarhaddon his son reigned in his stead.

Chapter 38

38:1 In diebus illis ægrotavit Ezechias usque ad mortem ; et introivit ad eum Isaias, filius Amos, propheta, et dixit ei : Hæc dicit Dominus : Dispone domui tuæ, quia morieris tu, et non vives.

38:1 In those days Ezechias was sick even to death, and Isaiah the son of Amos the prophet cane unto him, and said to him: Thus saith the Lord: Take order with thy house, for thou shalt die, and not live.

38:2 Et convertit Ezechias faciem suam ad parietem, et oravit ad Dominum,

38:2 And Ezechias turned his face toward the wall, and prayed to the Lord,

38:3 et dixit : Obsecro, Domine, memento, quæso, quomodo ambulaverim coram te in veritate et in corde perfecto, et quod bonum est in oculis tuis fecerim. Et flevit Ezechias fletu magno.

38:3 And said: I beseech thee, O Lord, remember how I have walked before thee in truth, and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight. And Ezechias wept with great weeping.

38:4 Et factum est verbum Domini ad Isaiam, dicens :

38:4 And the word of the Lord came to Isaiah, saying:

38:5 Vade, et dic Ezechiæ : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus David patris tui : Audivi orationem tuam, et vidi lacrimas tuas ; ecce ego adjiciam super dies tuos quindecim annos,

38:5 Go and say to Ezechias: Thus saith the Lord the God of David thy father: I have heard thy prayer, and I have seen thy tears: behold I will add to thy days fifteen years:

38:6 et de manu regis Assyriorum eruam te, et civitatem istam, et protegam eam.

38:6 And I will deliver thee and this city out of the hand of the king of the Assyrians, and I will protect it.

38:7 Hoc autem tibi erit signum a Domino, quia faciet Dominus verbum hoc quod locutus est :

38:7 And this shall be a sign to thee from the Lord, that the Lord will do this word which he hath spoken:

38:8 ecce ego reverti faciam umbram linearum per quas descenderat in horologio Achaz in sole, retrorsum decem lineis. Et reversus est sol decem lineis per gradus quos descenderat.

38:8 Behold I will bring again the shadow of the lines, by which it is now gone down in the sun dial of Achaz with the sun, ten lines backward. And the sun returned ten lines by the degrees by which it was gone down.

38:9 Scriptura Ezechiæ, regis Juda, cum ægrotasset et convaluisset de infirmitate sua.

38:9 The writing of Ezechias king of Juda, when he had been sick, and was recovered of his sickness.

38:10 Ego dixi in dimidio dierum meorum : Vadam ad portas inferi ; quæsivi residuum annorum meorum.

38:10 I said: In the midst of my days I shall go to the gates of hell: I sought for the residue of my years.

38:11 Dixi : Non videbo Dominum Deum in terra viventium ; non aspiciam hominem ultra, et habitatorem quietis.

38:11 I said: I shall not see the Lord God in the land of the living. I shall behold man no more, nor the inhabitant of rest.

38:12 Generatio mea ablata est, et convoluta est a me, quasi tabernaculum pastorum. Præcisa est velut a texente vita mea ; dum adhuc ordirer, succidit me : de mane usque ad vesperam finies me.

38:12 My generation is at an end, and it is rolled away from me, as a shepherd's tent. My life is cut off, as by a weaver: whilst I was yet but beginning, he cut me off: from morning even to night thou wilt make an end of me.

38:13 Sperabam usque ad mane ; quasi leo, sic contrivit omnia ossa mea : de mane usque ad vesperam finies me.

38:13 I hoped till morning, as a lion so hath he broken all my bones: from morning even to night thou wilt make an end of me.

38:14 Sicut pullus hirundinis, sic clamabo ; meditabor ut columba. Attenuati sunt oculi mei, suspicientes in excelsum. Domine, vim patior : responde pro me.

38:14 I will cry like a young swallow, I will meditate like a dove: my eyes are weakened looking upward: Lord, I suffer violence, answer thou for me.

38:15 Quid dicam, aut quid respondebit mihi, cum ipse fecerit ? Recogitabo tibi omnes annos meos in amaritudine animæ meæ.

38:15 What shall I say, or what shall he answer for me, whereas he himself hath done it? I will recount to thee all my years in the bitterness of my soul.

38:16 Domine, si sic vivitur, et in talibus vita spiritus mei, corripies me, et vivificabis me.

38:16 O Lord, if man's life be such, and the life of my spirit be in such things as these, thou shalt correct me, and make me to live.

38:17 Ecce in pace amaritudo mea amarissima. Tu autem eruisti animam meam ut non periret ; projecisti post tergum tuum omnia peccata mea.

38:17 Behold in peace is my bitterness most bitter: but thou hast delivered my soul that it should not perish, thou hast cast all my sins behind thy back.

38:18 Quia non infernus confitebitur tibi, neque mors laudabit te : non exspectabunt qui descendunt in lacum veritatem tuam.

38:18 For hell shall not confess to thee, neither shall death praise thee: nor shall they that go down into the pit, look for thy truth.

38:19 Vivens, vivens ipse confitebitur tibi, sicut et ego hodie ; pater filiis notam faciet veritatem tuam.

38:19 The living, the living, he shall give praise to thee, as I do this day: the father shall make the truth known to the children.

38:20 Domine, salvum me fac ! et psalmos nostros cantabimus cunctis diebus vitæ nostræ in domo Domini.

38:20 O Lord, save me, and we will sing our psalms all the days of our life in the house of the Lord.

38:21 Et jussit Isaias ut tollerent massam de ficis, et cataplasmarent super vulnus, et sanaretur.

38:21 Now Isaiah had ordered that they should take a lump of figs, and lay it as a plaster upon the wound, and that he should be healed.

38:22 Et dixit Ezechias : Quod erit signum quia ascendam in domum Domini ?

38:22 And Ezechias had said: What shall be the sign that I shall go up to the house of the Lord?

Chapter 39

39:1 In tempore illo misit Merodach Baladan, filius Baladan, rex Babylonis, libros et munera ad Ezechiam : audierat enim quod ægrotasset et convaluisset.

39:1 At that time Merodach Baladan, the son of Baladan king of Babylon, sent letters and presents to Ezechias: for he had heard that he had been sick and was recovered.

39:2 Lætatus est autem super eis Ezechias, et ostendit eis cellam aromatum, et argenti, et auri, et odoramentorum, et unguenti optimi, et omnes apothecas supellectilis suæ, et universa quæ inventa sunt in thesauris ejus. Non fuit verbum quod non ostenderet eis Ezechias in domo sua, et in omni potestate sua.

39:2 And Ezechias rejoiced at their coming, and he shewed them the storehouses of his aromatical spices, and of the silver, and of the gold, and of the sweet odours, and of the precious ointment, and all the storehouses of his furniture, and all things that were found in his treasures. There was nothing in his house, nor in all his dominion that Ezechias shewed them not.

39:3 Introivit autem Isaias propheta ad Ezechiam regem, et dixit ei : Quid dixerunt viri isti, et unde venerunt ad te ? Et dixit Ezechias : De terra longinqua venerunt ad me, de Babylone.

39:3 Then Isaiah the prophet came to king Ezechias, and said to him: What said these men, and from whence came they to thee? And Ezechias said: From a far country they came to me, from Babylon.

39:4 Et dixit : Quid viderunt in domo tua ? Et dixit Ezechias : Omnia quæ in domo mea sunt viderunt ; non fuit res quam non ostenderim eis in thesauris meis.

39:4 And he said: What saw they in thy house? And Ezechias said: All things that are in my house have they seen, there was not any thing which I have not shewn them in my treasures.

39:5 Et dixit Isaias ad Ezechiam : Audi verbum Domini exercituum.

39:5 And Isaiah said to Ezechias: Hear the word of the Lord of hosts.

39:6 Ecce dies venient, et auferentur omnia quæ in domo tua sunt, et quæ thesaurizaverunt patres tui usque ad diem hanc, in Babylonem ; non relinquetur quidquam, dicit Dominus.

39:6 Behold the days shall come that all that is in thy house, and that thy fathers have laid up in store until this day, shall be carried away into Babylon: there shall not any thing be left, saith the Lord.

39:7 Et de filiis tuis, qui exibunt de te, quos genueris, tollent, et erunt eunuchi in palatio regis Babylonis.

39:7 And of thy children, that shall issue from thee, whom thou shalt beget, they shall take away, and they shall be eunuchs in the palace of the king of Babylon.

39:8 Et dixit Ezechias ad Isaiam : Bonum verbum Domini, quod locutus est. Et dixit : Fiat tantum pax et veritas in diebus meis !

39:8 And Ezechias said to Isaiah: The word of the Lord, which he hath spoken, is good. And he said: Only let peace and truth be in my days.

Chapter 40

40:1 Consolamini, consolamini, popule meus, dicit Deus vester.

40:1 Be comforted, be comforted, my people, saith your God.

40:2 Loquimini ad cor Jerusalem, et advocate eam, quoniam completa est malitia ejus, dimissa est iniquitas illius : suscepit de manu Domini duplicia pro omnibus peccatis suis.

40:2 Speak ye to the heart of Jerusalem, and call to her: for her evil is come to an end, her iniquity is forgiven: she hath received of the hand of the Lord double for all her sins.

40:3 Vox clamantis in deserto : Parate viam Domini, rectas facite in solitudine semitas Dei nostri.

40:3 The voice of one crying in the desert: Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make straight in the wilderness the paths of our God.

40:4 Omnis vallis exaltabitur, et omnis mons et collis humiliabitur, et erunt prava in directa, et aspera in vias planas :

40:4 Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill shall be made low, and the crooked shall become straight, and the rough ways plain.

40:5 et revelabitur gloria Domini, et videbit omnis caro pariter quod os Domini locutum est.

40:5 And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh together shall see, that the mouth of the Lord hath spoken.

40:6 Vox dicentis : Clama. Et dixi : Quid clamabo ? Omnis caro fœnum, et omnis gloria ejus quasi flos agri.

40:6 The voice of one, saying: Cry. And I said: What shall I cry? All flesh is grass, and all the glory thereof as the flower of the field.

40:7 Exsiccatum est fœnum, et cecidit flos, quia spiritus Domini sufflavit in eo. Vere fœnum est populus :

40:7 The grass is withered, and the flower is fallen, because the spirit of the Lord hath blown upon it. Indeed the people is grass:

40:8 exsiccatum est fœnum, et cecidit flos ; verbum autem Domini nostri manet in æternum.

40:8 The grass is withered, and the flower is fallen: but the word of our Lord endureth for ever.

40:9 Super montem excelsum ascende, tu qui evangelizas Sion ; exalta in fortitudine vocem tuam, qui evangelizas Jerusalem : exalta, noli timere. Dic civitatibus Juda : Ecce Deus vester :

40:9 Get thee up upon a high mountain, thou that bringest good tidings to Sion: lift up thy voice with strength, thou that bringest good tidings to Jerusalem: lift it up, fear not. Say to the cities of Juda: Behold your God:

40:10 ecce Dominus Deus in fortitudine veniet, et brachium ejus dominabitur : ecce merces ejus cum eo, et opus illius coram illo.

40:10 Behold the Lord God shall come with strength, and his arm shall rule: Behold his reward is with him and his work is before him.

40:11 Sicut pastor gregem suum pascet, in brachio suo congregabit agnos, et in sinu suo levabit ; fœtas ipse portabit.

40:11 He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather together the lambs with his arm, and shall take them up in his bosom, and he himself shall carry them that are with young.

40:12 Quis mensus est pugillo aquas, et cælos palmo ponderavit ? quis appendit tribus digitis molem terræ, et libravit in pondere montes, et colles in statera ?

40:12 Who hath measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, and weighed the heavens with his palm? who hath poised with three fingers the bulk of the earth, and weighed the mountains in scales, and the hills in a balance?

40:13 Quis adjuvit spiritum Domini ? aut quis consiliarius ejus fuit, et ostendit illi ?

40:13 Who hath forwarded the spirit of the Lord? or who hath been his counsellor, and hath taught him?

40:14 cum quo iniit consilium, et instruxit eum, et docuit eum semitam justitiæ, et erudivit eum scientiam, et viam prudentiæ ostendit illi ?

40:14 With whom hath he consulted, and who hath instructed him, and taught him the path of justice, and taught him knowledge, and shewed him the way of understanding?

40:15 Ecce gentes quasi stilla situlæ, et quasi momentum stateræ reputatæ sunt ; ecce insulæ quasi pulvis exiguus.

40:15 Behold the Gentiles are as a drop of a bucket, and are counted as the smallest grain of a balance: behold the islands are as a little dust.

40:16 Et Libanus non sufficiet ad succendendum, et animalia ejus non sufficient ad holocaustum.

40:16 And Libanus shall not be enough to burn, nor the beasts thereof sufficient for a burnt offering.

40:17 Omnes gentes quasi non sint, sic sunt coram eo, et quasi nihilum et inane reputatæ sunt ei.

40:17 All nations are before him as if they had no being at all, and are counted to him as nothing, and vanity.

40:18 Cui ergo similem fecisti Deum ? aut quam imaginem ponetis ei ?

40:18 To whom then have you likened God? or what image will you make for him?

40:19 Numquid sculptile conflavit faber ? aut aurifex auro figuravit illud, et laminis argenteis argentarius ?

40:19 Hath the workman cast a graven statue? or hath the goldsmith formed it with gold, or the silversmith with plates of silver?

40:20 Forte lignum et imputribile elegit ; artifex sapiens quærit quomodo statuat simulacrum, quod non moveatur.

40:20 He hath chosen strong wood, and that will not rot: the skilful workman seeketh how he may set up an idol that may not be moved.

40:21 Numquid non scitis ? numquid non audistis ? numquid non annuntiatum est vobis ab initio ? numquid non intellexistis fundamenta terræ ?

40:21 Do you not know? hath it not been heard? hath it not been told you from the beginning? have you not understood the foundations of the earth?

40:22 Qui sedet super gyrum terræ, et habitatores ejus sunt quasi locustæ ; qui extendit velut nihilum cælos, et expandit eos sicut tabernaculum ad inhabitandum ;

40:22 It is he that sitteth upon the globe of the earth, and the inhabitants thereof are as locusts: he that stretcheth out the heavens as nothing, and spreadeth them out as a tent to dwell in.

40:23 qui dat secretorum scrutatores quasi non sint, judices terræ velut inane fecit.

40:23 He that bringeth the searchers of secrets to nothing, that hath made the judges of the earth as vanity.

40:24 Et quidem neque plantatus, neque satus, neque radicatus in terra truncus eorum ; repente flavit in eos, et aruerunt, et turbo quasi stipulam auferet eos.

40:24 And surely their stock was neither planted, nor sown, nor rooted in the earth: suddenly he hath blown upon them, and they are withered, and a whirlwind shall take them away as stubble.

40:25 Et cui assimilastis me, et adæquastis ? dicit Sanctus.

40:25 And to whom have ye likened me, or made me equal, saith the Holy One?

40:26 Levate in excelsum oculos vestros, et videte quis creavit hæc : qui educit in numero militiam eorum, et omnes ex nomine vocat ; præ multitudine fortitudinis et roboris, virtutisque ejus, neque unum reliquum fuit.

40:26 Lift up your eyes on high, and see who hath created these things: who bringeth out their host by number, and calleth them all by their names: by the greatness of his might, and strength, and power, not one of them was missing.

40:27 Quare dicis, Jacob, et loqueris, Israël : Abscondita est via mea a Domino, et a Deo meo judicium meum transivit ?

40:27 Why sayest thou, O Jacob, and speakest, O Israel: My way is hid from the Lord, and my judgment is passed over from my God?

40:28 Numquid nescis, aut non audisti ? Deus sempiternus Dominus, qui creavit terminos terræ : non deficiet, neque laborabit, nec est investigatio sapientiæ ejus.

40:28 Knowest thou not, or hast thou not heard? the Lord is the everlasting God, who hath created the ends of the earth: he shall not faint, nor labour, neither is there any searching out of his wisdom.

40:29 Qui dat lasso virtutem, et his qui non sunt, fortitudinem et robur multiplicat.

40:29 It is he that giveth strength to the weary, and increaseth force and might to them that are not.

40:30 Deficient pueri, et laborabunt, et juvenes in infirmitate cadent ;

40:30 You shall faint, and labour, and young men shall fall by infirmity.

40:31 qui autem sperant in Domino mutabunt fortitudinem, assument pennas sicut aquilæ : current et non laborabunt, ambulabunt et non deficient.

40:31 But they that hope in the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall take wings as eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.

Chapter 41

41:1 Taceant ad me insulæ, et gentes mutent fortitudinem : accedant, et tunc loquantur ; simul ad judicium propinquemus.

41:1 Let the islands keep silence before me, and the nations take new strength: let them come near, and then speak, let us come near to judgment together.

41:2 Quis suscitavit ab oriente Justum, vocavit eum ut sequeretur se ? Dabit in conspectu ejus gentes, et reges obtinebit : dabit quasi pulverem gladio ejus, sicut stipulam vento raptam arcui ejus.

41:2 Who hath raised up the just one from the east, hath called him to follow him? he shall give the nations in his sight, and he shall rule over kings: he shall give them as the dust to his sword, as stubble driven by the wind, to his bow.

41:3 Persequetur eos, transibit in pace : semita in pedibus ejus non apparebit.

41:3 He shall pursue them, he shall pass in peace, no path shall appear after his feet.

41:4 Quis hæc operatus est, et fecit, vocans generationes ab exordio ? Ego Dominus : primus et novissimus ego sum.

41:4 Who hath wrought and done these things, calling the generations from the beginning? I the Lord, I am the first and the last.

41:5 Viderunt insulæ, et timuerunt ; extrema terræ obstupuerunt : appropinquaverunt, et accesserunt.

41:5 The islands saw it, and feared, the ends of the earth were astonished, they drew near, and came.

41:6 Unusquisque proximo suo auxiliabitur, et fratri suo dicet : Confortare.

41:6 Every one shall help his neighbour, and shall say to his brother: Be of good courage.

41:7 Confortavit faber ærarius percutiens malleo eum, qui cudebat tunc temporis, dicens : Glutino bonum est ; et confortavit eum clavis, ut non moveretur.

41:7 The coppersmith striking with the hammer encouraged him that forged at that time, saying: It is ready for soldering: and he strengthened it with nails, that it should not be moved.

41:8 Et tu, Israël, serve meus, Jacob quem elegi, semen Abraham amici mei :

41:8 But thou Israel, art my servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the seed of Abraham my friend:

41:9 in quo apprehendi te ab extremis terræ, et a longinquis ejus vocavi te, et dixi tibi : Servus meus es tu : elegi te, et non abjeci te.

41:9 In whom I have taken thee from the ends of the earth, and from the remote parts thereof have called thee, and said to thee: Thou art my servant, I have chosen thee, and have not cast thee away.

41:10 Ne timeas, quia ego tecum sum ; ne declines, quia ego Deus tuus : confortavi te, et auxiliatus sum tibi, et suscepit te dextera Justi mei.

41:10 Fear not, for I am with thee: turn not aside, for I am thy God: I have strengthened thee, and have helped thee, and the right hand of my just one hath upheld thee.

41:11 Ecce confundentur et erubescent omnes qui pugnant adversum te ; erunt quasi non sint, et peribunt viri qui contradicunt tibi.

41:11 Behold all that fight against thee shall be confounded and ashamed, they shall be as nothing, and the men shall perish that strive against thee.

41:12 Quæres eos, et non invenies, viros rebelles tuos ; erunt quasi non sint, et veluti consumptio homines bellantes adversum te.

41:12 Thou shalt seek them, and shalt not find the men that resist thee: they shall be as nothing: and as a thing consumed the men that war against thee.

41:13 Quia ego Dominus Deus tuus, apprehendens manum tuam, dicensque tibi : Ne timeas : ego adjuvi te.

41:13 For I am the Lord thy God, who take thee by the hand, and say to thee: Fear not, I have helped thee.

41:14 Noli timere, vermis Jacob, qui mortui estis ex Israël : ego auxiliatus sum tibi, dicit Dominus, et redemptor tuus Sanctus Israël.

41:14 Fear not, thou worm of Jacob, you that are dead of Israel: I have helped thee, saith the Lord: and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel.

41:15 Ego posui te quasi plaustrum triturans novum, habens rostra serrantia ; triturabis montes, et comminues, et colles quasi pulverem pones.

41:15 I have made thee as a new thrashing wain, with teeth like a saw: thou shalt thrash the mountains, and break them in pieces: and shalt make the hills as chaff.

41:16 Ventilabis eos, et ventus tollet, et turbo disperget eos ; et tu exsultabis in Domino, in Sancto Israël lætaberis.

41:16 Thou shalt fan them, and the wind shall carry them away, and the whirlwind shall scatter them: and thou shalt rejoice in the Lord, in the Holy One of Israel thou shalt be joyful.

41:17 Egeni et pauperes quærunt aquas, et non sunt ; lingua eorum siti aruit. Ego Dominus exaudiam eos, Deus Israël, non derelinquam eos.

41:17 The needy and the poor seek for waters, and there are none: their tongue hath been dry with thirst. I the Lord will hear them, I the God of Israel will not forsake them.

41:18 Aperiam in supinis collibus flumina, et in medio camporum fontes : ponam desertum in stagna aquarum, et terram inviam in rivos aquarum.

41:18 I will open rivers in the high hills, and fountains in the midst of the plains: I will turn the desert into pools of waters, and the impassable land into streams of waters.

41:19 Dabo in solitudinem cedrum, et spinam, et myrtum, et lignum olivæ ; ponam in deserto abietem, ulmum, et buxum simul :

41:19 I will plant in the wilderness the cedar, and the thorn, and the myrtle, and the olive tree: I will set in the desert the fir tree, the elm, and the box tree together:

41:20 ut videant, et sciant, et recogitent, et intelligant pariter, quia manus Domini fecit hoc, et Sanctus Israël creavit illud.

41:20 That they may see and know, and consider, and understand together that the hand of the Lord hath done this, and the Holy One of Israel hath created it.

41:21 Prope facite judicium vestrum, dicit Dominus ; Afferte, si quid forte habetis, dicit rex Jacob.

41:21 Bring your cause near, saith the Lord: bring hither, if you have any thing to allege, saith the King of Jacob.

41:22 Accedant, et nuntient nobis quæcumque ventura sunt ; priora quæ fuerunt, nuntiate, et ponemus cor nostrum, et sciemus novissima eorum ; et quæ ventura sunt, indicate nobis.

41:22 Let them come, and tell us all things that are to come: tell us the former things what they were: and we will set our heart upon them and shall know the latter end of them, and tell us the things that are to come.

41:23 Annuntiate quæ ventura sunt in futurum, et sciemus quia dii estis vos ; bene quoque aut male, si potestis, facite, et loquamur et videamus simul.

41:23 Shew the things that are to come hereafter, and we shall know that ye are gods. Do ye also good or evil, if you can: and let us speak, and see together.

41:24 Ecce vos estis ex nihilo, et opus vestrum ex eo quod non est : abominatio est qui elegit vos.

41:24 Behold, you are of nothing, and your work of that which hath no being: he that hath chosen you is an abomination.

41:25 Suscitavi ab aquilone, et veniet ab ortu solis : vocabit nomen meum, et adducet magistratus quasi lutum, et velut plastes conculcans humum.

41:25 I have raised up one from the north, and he shall come from the rising of the sun: he shall call upon my name, and he shall make princes to be as dirt, and as the potter treading clay.

41:26 Quis annuntiavit ab exordio ut sciamus, et a principio ut dicamus : Justus es ? Non est neque annuntians, neque prædicens, neque audiens sermones vestros.

41:26 Who hath declared from the beginning, that we may know: and from time of old, that we may say: Thou art just. There is none that sheweth, nor that foretelleth, nor that heareth your words.

41:27 Primus ad Sion dicet : Ecce adsunt, et Jerusalem evangelistam dabo.

41:27 The first shall say to Sion: Behold they are here, and to Jerusalem I will give an evangelist.

41:28 Et vidi, et non erat neque ex istis quisquam qui iniret consilium, et interrogatus responderet verbum.

41:28 And I saw, and there was no one even among them to consult, or who, when I asked, could answer a word.

41:29 Ecce omnes injusti, et vana opera eorum ; ventus et inane simulacra eorum.

41:29 Behold they are all in the wrong, and their works are vain: their idols are wind and vanity.

Chapter 42

42:1 Ecce servus meus, suscipiam eum ; electus meus, complacuit sibi in illo anima mea : dedi spiritum meum super eum : judicium gentibus proferet.

42:1 Behold my servant, I will uphold him: my elect, my soul delighteth in him: I have given my spirit upon him, he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.

42:2 Non clamabit, neque accipiet personam, nec audietur vox ejus foris.

42:2 He shall not cry, nor have respect to person, neither shall his voice be heard abroad.

42:3 Calamum quassatum non conteret, et linum fumigans non extinguet : in veritate educet judicium.

42:3 The bruised reed he shall not break, and smoking flax he shall not quench, he shall bring forth judgment unto truth.

42:4 Non erit tristis, neque turbulentus, donec ponat in terra judicium ; et legem ejus insulæ exspectabunt.

42:4 He shall not be sad, nor troublesome, till he set judgment in the earth, and the islands shall wait for his law.

42:5 Hæc dicit Dominus Deus, creans cælos, et extendens eos ; firmans terram, et quæ germinant ex ea ; dans flatum populo qui est super eam, et spiritum calcantibus eam :

42:5 Thus saith the Lord God that created the heavens, and stretched them out: that established the earth, and the things that spring out of it: that giveth breath to the people upon it, and spirit to them that tread thereon.

42:6 Ego Dominus vocavi te in justitia, et apprehendi manum tuam, et servavi te : et dedi te in fœdus populi, in lucem gentium,

42:6 I the Lord have called thee in justice, and taken thee by the hand, and preserved thee. And I have given thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles:

42:7 ut aperires oculos cæcorum, et educeres de conclusione vinctum, de domo carceris sedentes in tenebris.

42:7 That thou mightest open the eyes of the blind, and bring forth the prisoner out of prison, and them that sit in darkness out of the prison house.

42:8 Ego Dominus, hoc est nomen meum ; gloriam meam alteri non dabo, et laudem meam sculptilibus.

42:8 I the Lord, this is my name: I will not give my glory to another, nor my praise to graven things.

42:9 Quæ prima fuerunt, ecce venerunt ; nova quoque ego annuntio : antequam oriantur, audita vobis faciam.

42:9 The things that were first, behold they are come: and new things do I declare: before they spring forth, I will make you hear them.

42:10 Cantate Domino canticum novum, laus ejus ab extremis terræ, qui descenditis in mare, et plenitudo ejus ; insulæ, et habitatores earum.

42:10 Sing ye to the Lord a new song, his praise is from the ends of the earth: you that go down to the sea, and all that are therein: ye islands, and ye inhabitants of them.

42:11 Sublevetur desertum et civitates ejus. In domibus habitabit Cedar : laudate, habitatores petræ ; de vertice montium clamabunt.

42:11 Let the desert and the cities thereof be exalted: Cedar shall dwell in houses: ye inhabitants of Petra, give praise, they shall cry from the top of the mountains.

42:12 Ponent Domino gloriam, et laudem ejus in insulis nuntiabunt.

42:12 They shall give glory to the Lord, and shall declare his praise in the islands.

42:13 Dominus sicut fortis egredietur, sicut vir præliator suscitabit zelum ; vociferabitur, et clamabit : super inimicos suos confortabitur.

42:13 The Lord shall go forth as a mighty man, as a man of war shall he stir up zeal: he shall shout and cry: he shall prevail against his enemies.

42:14 Tacui semper, silui, patiens fui : sicut parturiens loquar ; dissipabo, et absorbebo simul.

42:14 I have always held my peace, I have kept silence, I have been patient, I will speak now as a woman in labour: I will destroy, and swallow up at once.

42:15 Desertos faciam montes et colles, et omne gramen eorum exsiccabo ; et ponam flumina in insulas, et stagna arefaciam.

42:15 I will lay waste the mountains and hills, and will make all their grass to wither: and I will turn rivers into islands, and will dry up the standing pools.

42:16 Et ducam cæcos in viam quam nesciunt, et in semitis quas ignoraverunt ambulare eos faciam ; ponam tenebras coram eis in lucem, et prava in recta ; hæc verba feci eis, et non dereliqui eos.

42:16 And I will lead the blind into the way which they know not: and in the paths which they were ignorant of I will make them walk: I will make darkness light before them, and crooked things straight: these things have I done to them, and have not forsaken them.

42:17 Conversi sunt retrorsum, confundantur confusione, qui confidunt in sculptili ; qui dicunt conflatili : Vos dii nostri.

42:17 They are turned back: let them be greatly confounded, that trust in a graven thing, that say to a molten thing: You are our god.

42:18 Surdi, audite, et cæci, intuemini ad videndum.

42:18 Hear, ye deaf, and, ye blind, behold that you may see.

42:19 Quis cæcus, nisi servus meus ; et surdus, nisi ad quem nuntios meos misi ? quis cæcus, nisi qui venundatus est ? et quis cæcus, nisi servus Domini ?

42:19 Who is blind, but my servant? or deaf, but he to whom I have sent my messengers? Who is blind, but he that is sold? or who is blind, but the servant of the Lord?

42:20 Qui vides multa, nonne custodies ? qui apertas habes aures, nonne audies ?

42:20 Thou that seest many things, wilt thou not observe them? thou that hast ears open, wilt thou not hear?

42:21 Et Dominus voluit ut sanctificaret eum, et magnificaret legem, et extolleret.

42:21 And the Lord was willing to sanctify him, and to magnify the law, and exalt it.

42:22 Ipse autem populus direptus, et vastatus ; laqueus juvenum omnes, et in domibus carcerum absconditi sunt ; facti sunt in rapinam, nec est qui eruat ; in direptionem, nec est qui dicat : Redde.

42:22 But this is a people that is robbed and wasted: they are all the snare of young men, and they are hid in the houses of prisons: they are made a prey, and there is none to deliver them: a spoil, and there is none that saith: Restore.

42:23 Quis est in vobis qui audiat hoc, attendat, et auscultet futura ?

42:23 Who is there among you that will give ear to this, that will attend and hearken for times to come?

42:24 Quis dedit in direptionem Jacob, et Israël vastantibus ? nonne Dominus ipse, cui peccavimus ? Et noluerunt in viis ejus ambulare, et non audierunt legem ejus.

42:24 Who hath given Jacob for a spoil, and Israel to robbers? hath not the Lord himself, against whom we have sinned? And they would not walk in his ways, and they have not hearkened to his law.

42:25 Et effudit super eum indignationem furoris sui, et forte bellum ; et combussit eum in circuitu, et non cognovit ; et succendit eum, et non intellexit.

42:25 And he hath poured out upon him the indignation of his fury, and a strong battle, and hath burnt him round about, and he knew not: and set him on fire, and he understood not.

Chapter 43

43:1 Et nunc hæc dicit Dominus creans te, Jacob, et formans te, Israël : Noli timere, quia redemi te, et vocavi te nomine tuo : meus es tu.

43:1 And now thus saith the Lord that created thee, O Jacob, and formed thee, O Israel: Fear not, for I have redeemed thee, and called thee by thy name: thou art mine.

43:2 Cum transieris per aquas, tecum ero, et flumina non operient te ; cum ambulaveris in igne, non combureris, et flamma non ardebit in te.

43:2 When thou shalt pass through the waters, I will be with thee, and the rivers shall not cover thee: when thou shalt walk in the fire, thou shalt not be burnt, and the flames shall not burn in thee:

43:3 Quia ego Dominus Deus tuus, Sanctus Israël, salvator tuus, dedi propitiationem tuam Ægyptum, Æthopiam, et Saba, pro te.

43:3 For I am the Lord thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour: I have given Egypt for thy atonement, Ethiopia and Saba for thee.

43:4 Ex quo honorabilis factus es in oculis meis, et gloriosus, ego dilexi te, et dabo homines pro te, et populos pro anima tua.

43:4 Since thou becamest honourable in my eyes, thou art glorious: I have loved thee, and I will give men for thee, and people for thy life.

43:5 Noli timere, quia ego tecum sum ; ab oriente adducam semen tuum, et ab occidente congregabo te.

43:5 Fear not, for I am with thee: I will bring thy seed from the east, and gather thee from the west.

43:6 Dicam aquiloni : Da ; et austro : Noli prohibere : affer filios meos de longinquo, et filias meas ab extremis terræ.

43:6 I will say to the north: Give up: and to the south: Keep not back: bring my sons from afar, and my daughters from the ends of the earth.

43:7 Et omnem qui invocat nomen meum, in gloriam meam creavi eum, formavi eum, et feci eum.

43:7 And every one that calleth upon my name, I have created him for my glory. I have formed him, and made him.

43:8 Educ foras populum cæcum, et oculos habentem ; surdum, et aures ei sunt.

43:8 Bring forth the people that are blind, and have eyes: that are deaf, and have ears.

43:9 Omnes gentes congregatæ sunt simul, et collectæ sunt tribus. Quis in vobis annuntiet istud, et quæ prima sunt audire nos faciet ? Dent testes eorum, justificentur, et audiant, et dicant : Vere.

43:9 All the nations are assembled together, and the tribes are gathered: who among you can declare this, and shall make us hear the former things? let them bring forth their witnesses, let them be justified, and hear, and say: It is truth.

43:10 Vos testes mei, dicit Dominus, et servus meus quem elegi : ut sciatis, et credatis mihi, et intelligatis quia ego ipse sum ; ante me non est formatus Deus, et post me non erit.

43:10 You are my witnesses, saith the Lord, and my servant whom I have chosen: that you may know, and believe me, and understand that I myself am. Before me there was no God formed, and after me there shall be none.

43:11 Ego sum, ego sum Dominus, et non est absque me salvator.

43:11 I am, I am the Lord: and there is no saviour besides me.

43:12 Ego annuntiavi, et salvavi ; auditum feci, et non fuit in vobis alienus : vos testes mei, dicit Dominus, et ego Deus.

43:12 I have declared, and have saved. I have made it heard, and there was no strange one among you. You are my witnesses, saith the Lord, and I am God.

43:13 Et ab initio ego ipse, et non est qui de manu mea eruat. Operabor, et quis avertet illud ?

43:13 And from the beginning I am the same, and there is none that can deliver out of my hind: I will work, and who shall turn it away?

43:14 Hæc dicit Dominus, redemptor vester, Sanctus Israël : Propter vos misi in Babylonem, et detraxi vectes universos, et Chaldæos in navibus suis gloriantes.

43:14 Thus saith the Lord your redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: For your sake I sent to Babylon, and have brought down all their bars, and the Chaldeans glorying in their ships.

43:15 Ego Dominus, Sanctus vester, creans Israël, rex vester.

43:15 I am the Lord your Holy One, the Creator of Israel, your King.

43:16 Hæc dicit Dominus, qui dedit in mari viam, et in aquis torrentibus semitam ;

43:16 Thus saith the Lord, who made a way in the sea, and a path in the mighty waters.

43:17 qui eduxit quadrigam et equum, agmen et robustum : simul obdormierunt, nec resurgent ; contriti sunt quasi linum, et extincti sunt.

43:17 Who brought forth the chariot and the horse, the army and the strong: they lay down to sleep together, and they shall not rise again: they are broken as flax, and are extinct.

43:18 Ne memineritis priorum, et antiqua ne intueamini.

43:18 Remember not former things, and look not on things of old.

43:19 Ecce ego facio nova, et nunc orientur, utique cognoscetis ea : ponam in deserto viam, et in invio flumina.

43:19 Behold I do new things, and now they shall spring forth, verily you shall know them: I will make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.

43:20 Glorificabit me bestia agri, dracones, et struthiones : quia dedi in deserto aquas, flumina in invio, ut darem potum populo meo, electo meo.

43:20 The beast of the field shall glorify me, the dragons and the ostriches: because I have given waters in the wilderness, rivers in the desert, to give drink to my people, to my chosen.

43:21 Populum istum formavi mihi : laudem meam narrabit.

43:21 This people have I formed for myself, they shall shew forth my praise.

43:22 Non me invocasti, Jacob, nec laborasti in me, Israël.

43:22 But thou hast not called upon me, O Jacob, neither hast thou laboured about me, O Israel.

43:23 Non obtulisti mihi arietem holocausti tui, et victimis tuis non glorificasti me ; non te servire feci in oblatione, nec laborem tibi præbui in thure.

43:23 Thou hast not offered me the ram of thy holocaust, nor hast thou glorified me with thy victims: I have not caused thee to serve with oblations, nor wearied thee with incense.

43:24 Non emisti mihi argento calamum, et adipe victimarum tuarum non inebriasti me : verumtamen servire me fecisti in peccatis tuis ; præbuisti mihi laborem in iniquitatibus tuis.

43:24 Thou hast bought me no sweet cane with money, neither hast thou filled me with the fat of thy victims. But thou hast made me to serve with thy sins, thou hast wearied me with thy iniquities.

43:25 Ego sum, ego sum ipse qui deleo iniquitates tuas propter me, et peccatorum tuorum non recordabor.

43:25 I am, I am he that blot out thy iniquities for my own sake, and I will not remember thy sins.

43:26 Reduc me in memoriam, et judicemur simul : narra si quid habes ut justificeris.

43:26 Put me in remembrance, and let us plead together: tell if thou hast any thing to justify thyself.

43:27 Pater tuus primus peccavit, et interpretes tui prævaricati sunt in me :

43:27 Thy first father sinned, and thy teachers have transgressed against me.

43:28 et contaminavi principes sanctos ; dedi ad internecionem Jacob, et Israël in blasphemiam.

43:28 And I have profaned the holy princes, I have given Jacob to slaughter, and Israel to reproach.

Chapter 44

44:1 Et nunc audi, Jacob, serve meus, et Israël, quem elegi.

44:1 And now hear, O Jacob, my servant, and Israel whom I have chosen.

44:2 Hæc dicit Dominus faciens et formans te, ab utero auxiliator tuus : Noli timere, serve meus Jacob, et rectissime, quem elegi.

44:2 Thus saith the Lord that made and formed thee, thy helper from the womb: Fear not, O my servant Jacob, and thou most righteous whom I have chosen.

44:3 Effundam enim aquas super sitientem, et fluenta super aridam ; effundam spiritum meum super semen tuum, et benedictionem meam super stirpem tuam :

44:3 For I will pour out waters upon the thirsty ground, and streams upon the dry land: I will pour out my spirit upon thy seed, and my blessing upon thy stock.

44:4 et germinabunt inter herbas, quasi salices juxta præterfluentes aquas.

44:4 And they shall spring up among the herbs, as willows beside the running waters.

44:5 Iste dicet : Domini ego sum ; et ille vocabit in nomine Jacob ; et hic scribet manu sua : Domino, et in nomine Israël assimilabitur.

44:5 One shall say: I am the Lord's, and another shall call himself by the name of Jacob, and another shall subscribe with his hand, To the Lord, and surname himself by the name of Israel.

44:6 Hæc dicit Dominus, rex Israël, et redemptor ejus, Dominus exercituum : Ego primus, et ego novissimus, et absque me non est deus.

44:6 Thus saith the Lord the king of Israel, and his redeemer the Lord of hosts: I am the first, and I am the last, and besides me there is no God.

44:7 Quis similis mei ? vocet, et annuntiet : et ordinem exponat mihi, ex quo constitui populum antiquum ; ventura et quæ futura sunt annuntient eis.

44:7 Who is like to me? let him call and declare: and let him set before me the order, since I appointed the ancient people: and the things to come, and that shall be hereafter, let them shew unto them.

44:8 Nolite timere, neque conturbemini : ex tunc audire te feci, et annuntiavi ; vos estis testes mei. Numquid est Deus absque me, et formator quem ego non noverim ?

44:8 Fear ye not, neither be ye troubled from that time I have made thee to hear, and have declared: you are my witnesses. Is there a God besides me, a maker, whom I have not known?

44:9 Plastæ idoli omnes nihil sunt, et amantissima eorum non proderunt eis. Ipsi sunt testes eorum, quia non vident, neque intelligunt, ut confundantur.

44:9 The makers of idols are all of them nothing, and their best beloved things shall not profit them. They are their witnesses, that they do not see, nor understand, that they may be ashamed.

44:10 Quis formavit deum, et sculptile conflavit ad nihil utile ?

44:10 Who hath formed a god, and made a graven thing that is profitable for nothing?

44:11 Ecce omnes participes ejus confundentur, fabri enim sunt ex hominibus ; convenient omnes, stabunt et pavebunt, et confundentur simul.

44:11 Behold, all the partakers thereof shall be confounded: for the makers are men: they shall all assemble together, they shall stand and fear, and shall be confounded together.

44:12 Faber ferrarius lima operatus est, in prunis et in malleis formavit illud, et operatus est in brachio fortitudinis suæ ; esuriet et deficiet, non bibet aquam et lassescet.

44:12 The smith hath wrought with his file, with coals, and with hammers he hath formed it, and hath wrought with the strength of his arm: he shall hunger and faint, he shall drink no water, and shall be weary.

44:13 Artifex lignarius extendit normam, formavit illud in runcina, fecit illud in angularibus, et in circino tornavit illud, et fecit imaginem viri quasi speciosum hominem habitantem in domo ;

44:13 The carpenter hath stretched out his rule, he hath formed it with a plane: he hath made it with corners, and hath fashioned it round with the compass: and he hath made the image of a man as it were a beautiful man dwelling in a house.

44:14 succidit cedros, tulit ilicem, et quercum, quæ steterat inter ligna saltus ; plantavit pinum, quam pluvia nutrivit :

44:14 He hath cut down cedars, taken the holm, and the oak that stood among the trees of the forest: he hath planted the pine tree, which the rain hath nourished.

44:15 et facta est hominibus in focum ; sumpsit ex eis, et calefactus est ; et succendit et coxit panes ; de reliquo autem operatus est deum et adoravit ; fecit sculptile, et curvatus est ante illud.

44:15 And it hath served men for fuel: he took thereof, and warmed himself: and he kindled it, and baked bread: but of the rest he made a god, and adored it: he made a graven thing, and bowed down before it.

44:16 Medium ejus combussit igni, et de medio ejus carnes comedit ; coxit pulmentum, et saturatus est, et calefactus est, et dixit : Vah ! calefactus sum, vidi focum ;

44:16 Part of it he burnt with fire, and with part of it he dressed his meat: he boiled pottage, and was filled, and was warmed, and said: Aha, I am warm, I have seen the fire.

44:17 reliquum autem ejus deum fecit et sculptile sibi ; curvatur ante illud, et adorat illud, et obsecrat, dicens : Libera me, quia deus meus es tu !

44:17 But the residue thereof he made a god, and a graven thing for himself: he boweth down before it, and adoreth it, and prayeth unto it, saying: Deliver me, for thou art my God.

44:18 Nescierunt, neque intellexerunt ; obliti enim sunt ne videant oculi eorum, et ne intelligant corde suo.

44:18 They have not known, nor understood: for their eyes are covered that they may not see, and that they may not understand with their heart.

44:19 Non recogitant in mente sua, neque cognoscunt, neque sentiunt, ut dicant : Medietatem ejus combussi igni, et coxi super carbones ejus panes ; coxi carnes et comedi, et de reliquo ejus idolum faciam ? ante truncum ligni procidam ?

44:19 They do not consider in their mind, nor know, nor have the thought to say: I have burnt part of it in the fire, and I have baked bread upon the coals thereof: I have broiled flesh and have eaten, and of the residue thereof shall I make an idol? shall I fall down before the stock of a tree?

44:20 Pars ejus cinis est ; cor insipiens adoravit illud, et non liberabit animam suam : neque dicet : Forte mendacium est in dextera mea.

44:20 Part thereof is ashes: his foolish heart adoreth it, and he will not save his soul, nor say: Perhaps there is a lie in my right hand.

44:21 Memento horum Jacob, et Israël, quoniam servus meus es tu. Formavi te ; servus meus es tu, Israël, ne obliviscaris mei.

44:21 Remember these things, O Jacob, and Israel, for thou art my servant. I have formed thee, thou art my servant, O Israel, forget me not.

44:22 Delevi ut nubem iniquitates tuas, et quasi nebulam peccata tua : revertere ad me, quoniam redemi te.

44:22 I have blotted out thy iniquities as a cloud, and thy sins as a mist: return to me, for I have redeemed thee.

44:23 Laudate, cæli, quoniam misericordiam fecit Dominus ; jubilate, extrema terræ ; resonate, montes, laudationem, saltus et omne lignum ejus, quoniam redemit Dominus Jacob, et Israël gloriabitur.

44:23 Give praise, O ye heavens, for the Lord hath shewn mercy: shout with joy, ye ends of the earth: ye mountains, resound with praise, thou, O forest, and every tree therein: for the Lord hath redeemed Jacob, and Israel shall be glorified.

44:24 Hæc dicit Dominus, redemptor tuus, et formator tuus ex utero : Ego sum Dominus, faciens omnia, extendens cælos solus, stabiliens terram, et nullus mecum ;

44:24 Thus saith the Lord thy redeemer, and thy maker, from the womb: I am the Lord, that make all things, that alone stretch out the heavens, that established the earth, and there is none with me.

44:25 irrita faciens signa divinorum, et ariolos in furorem vertens ; convertens sapientes retrorsum, et scientiam eorum stultam faciens ;

44:25 That make void the tokens of diviners, and make the soothsayers mad. That turn the wise backward, and that make their knowledge foolish.

44:26 suscitans verbum servi sui, et consilium nuntiorum suorum complens ; qui dico Jerusalem : Habitaberis, et civitatibus Juda : Ædificabimini, et deserta ejus suscitabo ;

44:26 That raise up the word of my servant and perform the counsel of my messengers, who say to Jerusalem: Thou shalt be inhabited: and to the cities of Juda: You shall be built, and I will raise up the wastes thereof.

44:27 qui dico profundo : Desolare, et flumina tua arefaciam ;

44:27 Who say to the deep: Be thou desolate, and I will dry up thy rivers.

44:28 qui dico Cyro : Pastor meus es, et omnem voluntatem meam complebis ; qui dico Jerusalem : Ædificaberis, et templo : Fundaberis.

44:28 Who say to Cyrus: Thou art my shepherd, and thou shalt perform all my pleasure. Who say to Jerusalem: Thou shalt be built: and to the temple: Thy foundations shall be laid.

Chapter 45

45:1 Hæc dicit Dominus christo meo Cyro, cujus apprehendi dexteram, ut subjiciam ante faciem ejus gentes, et dorsa regum vertam, et aperiam coram eo januas, et portæ non claudentur :

45:1 Thus saith the Lord to my anointed Cyrus, whose right hand I have taken hold of, to subdue nations before his face, and to turn the backs of kings, and to open the doors before him, and the gates shall not be shut.

45:2 Ego ante te ibo, et gloriosos terræ humiliabo ; portas æreas conteram, et vectes ferreos confringam :

45:2 I will go before thee, and will humble the great ones of the earth: I will break in pieces the gates of brass, and will burst the bars of iron.

45:3 et dabo tibi thesauros absconditos, et arcana secretorum, ut scias quia ego Dominus, qui voco nomen tuum, Deus Israël,

45:3 And I will give thee hidden treasures, and the concealed riches of secret places: that thou mayest know that I am the Lord who call thee by thy name, the God of Israel.

45:4 propter servum meum Jacob, et Israël, electum meum ; et vocavi te nomine tuo : assimilavi te, et non cognovisti me.

45:4 For the sake of my servant Jacob, and Israel my elect, I have even called thee by thy name: I have made a likeness of thee, and thou hast not known me.

45:5 Ego Dominus, et non est amplius ; extra me non est deus ; accinxi te, et non cognovisti me :

45:5 I am the Lord, and there is none else: there is no God besides me: I girded thee, and thou hast not known me:

45:6 ut sciant hi qui ab ortu solis et qui ab occidente, quoniam absque me non est : ego Dominus, et non est alter :

45:6 That they may know who are from the rising of the sun, and they who are from the west, that there is none besides me. I am the Lord, and there is none else:

45:7 formans lucem et creans tenebras, faciens pacem et creans malum : ego Dominus faciens omnia hæc.

45:7 I form the light, and create darkness, I make peace, and create evil: I the Lord that do all these things.

45:8 Rorate, cæli, desuper, et nubes pluant justum ; aperiatur terra, et germinet Salvatorem, et justitia oriatur simul : ego Dominus creavi eum.

45:8 Drop down dew, ye heavens, from above, and let the clouds rain the just: let the earth be opened, and bud forth a saviour: and let justice spring up together: I the Lord have created him.

45:9 Væ qui contradicit fictori suo, testa de samiis terræ ! Numquid dicet lutum figulo suo : Quid facis, et opus tuum absque manibus est ?

45:9 Woe to him that gainsayeth his maker, a sherd of the earthen pots: shall the clay say to him that fashioneth it: What art thou making, and thy work is without hands?

45:10 Væ qui dicit patri : Quid generas ? et mulieri : Quid parturis ?

45:10 Woe to him that saith to his father: Why begettest thou? and to the woman: Why dost thou bring forth?

45:11 Hæc dicit Dominus, Sanctus Israël, plastes ejus : Ventura interrogate me ; super filios meos et super opus manuum mearum mandate mihi.

45:11 Thus saith the Lord the Holy One of Israel, his maker: Ask me of things to come, concerning my children, and concerning the work of my hands give ye charge to me.

45:12 Ego feci terram, et hominem super eam creavi ego : manus meæ tetenderunt cælos, et omni militiæ eorum mandavi.

45:12 I made the earth: and I created man upon it: my hand stretched forth the heavens, and I have commanded all their host.

45:13 Ego suscitavi eum ad justitiam, et omnes vias ejus dirigam ; ipse ædificabit civitatem meam, et captivitatem meam dimittet, non in pretio neque in muneribus, dicit Dominus Deus exercituum.

45:13 I have raised him up to justice, and I will direct all his ways: he shall build my city, and let go my captives, not for ransom, nor for presents, saith the Lord the God of hosts.

45:14 Hæc dicit Dominus : Labor Ægypti, et negotiatio Æthiopiæ, et Sabaim viri sublimes ad te transibunt, et tui erunt ; post te ambulabunt, vincti manicis pergent, et te adorabunt, teque deprecabuntur. Tantum in te est Deus, et non est absque te deus.

45:14 Thus saith the Lord: The labour of Egypt, and the merchandise of Ethiopia, and of Sabaim, men of stature shall come over to thee, and shall be thine: they shall walk after thee, they shall go bound with manacles: and they shall worship thee, and shall make supplication to thee: only in thee is God, and there is no God besides thee.

45:15 Vere tu es Deus absconditus, Deus Israël, salvator.

45:15 Verily thou art a hidden God, the God of Israel the saviour.

45:16 Confusi sunt, et erubuerunt omnes : simul abierunt in confusionem fabricatores errorum.

45:16 They are all confounded and ashamed: the forgers of errors are gone together into confusion.

45:17 Israël salvatus est in Domino salute æterna ; non confundemini, et non erubescetis usque in sæculum sæculi.

45:17 Israel is saved in the Lord with an eternal salvation: you shall not be confounded, and you shall not be ashamed for ever and ever.

45:18 Quia hæc dicit Dominus creans cælos, ipse Deus formans terram et faciens eam, ipse plastes ejus ; non in vanum creavit eam : ut habitaretur formavit eam : Ego Dominus, et non est alius.

45:18 For thus saith the Lord that created the heavens, God himself that formed the earth, and made it, the very maker thereof: he did not create it in vain: he formed it to be inhabited. I am the Lord, and there is no other.

45:19 Non in abscondito locutus sum, in loco terræ tenebroso ; non dixi semini Jacob frustra : Quærite me : ego Dominus loquens justitiam, annuntians recta.

45:19 I have not spoken in secret, in a dark place of the earth: I have not said to the seed of Jacob: Seek me in vain. I am the Lord that speak justice, that declare right things.

45:20 Congregamini, et venite, et accedite simul qui salvati estis ex gentibus : nescierunt qui levant lignum sculpturæ suæ, et rogant deum non salvantem.

45:20 Assemble yourselves, and come, and draw near together, ye that are saved of the Gentiles: they have no knowledge that set up the wood of their graven work, and pray to a god that cannot save.

45:21 Annuntiate, et venite, et consiliamini simul. Quis auditum fecit hoc ab initio, ex tunc prædixit illud ? numquid non ego Dominus, et non est ultra deus absque me ? Deus justus, et salvans non est præter me.

45:21 Tell ye, and come, and consult together: who hath declared this from the beginning, who hath foretold this from that time? Have not I the Lord, and there is no God else besides me? A just God and a saviour, there is none besides me.

45:22 Convertimini ad me, et salvi eritis, omnes fines terræ, quia ego Deus, et non est alius.

45:22 Be converted to me, and you shall be saved, all ye ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is no other.

45:23 In memetipso juravi ; egredietur de ore meo justitiæ verbum, et non revertetur : quia mihi curvabitur omne genu, et jurabit omnis lingua.

45:23 I have sworn by myself, the word of justice shall go out of my mouth, and shall not return:

45:24 Ergo in Domino, dicet, meæ sunt justitiæ et imperium ; ad eum venient, et confundentur omnes qui repugnant ei.

45:24 For every knee shall be bowed to me, and every tongue shall swear.

45:25 In Domino justificabitur, et laudabitur omne semen Israël.

45:25 Therefore shall he say: In the Lord are my justices and empire: they shall come to him, and all that resist him shall be confounded.

45:26

45:26 In the Lord shall all the seed of Israel be justified and praised.

Chapter 46

46:1 Confractus est Bel, contritus est Nabo ; facta sunt simulacra eorum bestiis et jumentis, onera vestra gravi pondere usque ad lassitudinem.

46:1 Bel is broken, Nebo is destroyed: their idols are put upon beasts and cattle, your burdens of heavy weight even unto weariness.

46:2 Contabuerunt, et contrita sunt simul ; non potuerunt salvare portantem, et anima eorum in captivitatem ibit.

46:2 They are consumed, and are broken together: they could not save him that carried them, and they themselves shall go into captivity.

46:3 Audite me, domus Jacob, et omne residuum domus Israël ; qui portamini a meo utero, qui gestamini a mea vulva.

46:3 Hearken unto me, O house of Jacob, all the remnant of the house of Israel who are carried by my bowels, are borne up by my womb.

46:4 Usque ad senectam ego ipse, et usque ad canos ego portabo ; ego feci, et ego feram ; ego portabo, et salvabo.

46:4 Even to your old age I am the same, and to your grey hairs I will carry you: I have made you, and I will bear: I will carry and will save.

46:5 Cui assimilastis me, et adæquastis, et comparastis me, et fecistis similem ?

46:5 To whom have you likened me, and made me equal, and compared me, and made me like?

46:6 Qui confertis aurum de sacculo, et argentum statera ponderatis, conducentes aurificem ut faciat deum, et procidunt, et adorant.

46:6 You that contribute gold out of the bag, and weigh out silver in the scales: and hire a goldsmith to make a god: and they fall down and worship.

46:7 Portant illum in humeris gestantes, et ponentes in loco suo, et stabit, ac de loco suo non movebitur : sed et cum clamaverint ad eum, non audiet ; de tribulatione non salvabit eos.

46:7 They bear him on their shoulders and carry him, and set him in his place, and he shall stand, and shall not stir out of his place. Yea, when they shall cry also unto him, he shall not hear: he shall not save them from tribulation.

46:8 Mementote istud, et confundamini ; redite, prævaricatores, ad cor.

46:8 Remember this, and be ashamed: return, ye transgressors, to the heart.

46:9 Recordamini prioris sæculi, quoniam ego sum Deus, et non est ultra deus, nec est similis mei.

46:9 Remember the former age, for I am God, and there is no God beside, neither is there the like to me:

46:10 Annuntians ab exordio novissimum, et ab initio quæ necdum facta sunt, dicens : Consilium meum stabit, et omnis voluntas mea fiet.

46:10 Who shew from the beginning the things that shall be at last, and from ancient times the things that as yet are not done, saying: My counsel shall stand, and all my will shall be done:

46:11 Vocans ab oriente avem, et de terra longinqua virum voluntatis meæ : et locutus sum, et adducam illud ; creavi et faciam illud.

46:11 Who call a bird from the east, and from a far country the man of my own will, and I have spoken, and will bring it to pass: I have created, and I will do it. Hear me, O ye hardhearted, who are far from justice.

46:12 Audite me, duro corde, qui longe estis a justitia.

46:12 I have brought my justice near, it shall not be afar off: and my salvation shall not tarry. I will give salvation in Sion, and my glory in Israel.

46:13 Prope feci justitiam meam, non elongabitur, et salus mea non morabitur. Dabo in Sion salutem, et in Israël gloriam meam.

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Chapter 47

47:1 Descende, sede in pulvere, virgo filia Babylon : sede in terra ; non est solium filiæ Chaldæorum, quia ultra non vocaberis mollis et tenera.

47:1 Come down, sit in the dust, O virgin daughter of Babylon, sit on the ground: there is no throne for the daughter of the Chaldeans, for thou shalt no more be called delicate and tender.

47:2 Tolle molam, et mole farinam ; denuda turpitudinem tuam ; discooperi humerum, revela crura, transi flumina.

47:2 Take a millstone and grind meal: uncover thy shame, strip thy shoulder, make bare thy legs, pass over the rivers.

47:3 Revelabitur ignominia tua, et videbitur opprobrium tuum ; ultionem capiam, et non resistet mihi homo.

47:3 Thy nakedness shall be discovered, and thy shame shall be seen: I will take vengeance, and no man shall resist me.

47:4 Redemptor noster, Dominus exercituum nomen illius, Sanctus Israël.

47:4 Our redeemer, the Lord of hosts is his name, the Holy One of Israel.

47:5 Sede tacens, et intra in tenebras, filia Chaldæorum, quia non vocaberis ultra domina regnorum.

47:5 Sit thou silent, and get thee into darkness, O daughter of the Chaldeans: for thou shalt no more be called the lady of kingdoms.

47:6 Iratus sum super populum meum : contaminavi hæreditatem meam, et dedi eos in manu tua : non posuisti eis misericordias ; super senem aggravasti jugum tuum valde.

47:6 I was angry with my people, I have polluted my inheritance, and have given them into thy hand: thou hast shewn no mercy to them: upon the ancient thou hast laid thy yoke exceeding heavy.

47:7 Et dixisti : In sempiternum ero domina. Non posuisti hæc super cor tuum, neque recordata es novissimi tui.

47:7 And thou hast said: I shall be a lady for ever: thou hast not laid these things to thy heart, neither hast thou remembered thy latter end.

47:8 Et nunc audi hæc delicata, et habitans confidenter, quæ dicis in corde tuo : Ego sum, et non est præter me amplius ; non sedebo vidua, et ignorabo sterilitatem.

47:8 And now hear these things, thou that art delicate, and dwellest confidently, that sayest in thy heart: I am, and there is none else besides me: I shall not sit as a widow, and I shall not know barrenness.

47:9 Venient tibi duo hæc subito in die una, sterilitas et viduitas : universa venerunt super te, propter multitudinem maleficiorum tuorum, et propter duritiam incantatorum tuorum vehementem.

47:9 These two things shall come upon thee suddenly in one day, barrenness and widowhood. All things are come upon thee, because of the multitude of thy sorceries, and for the great hardness of thy enchanters.

47:10 Et fiduciam habuisti in malitia tua, et dixisti : Non est qui videat me. Sapientia tua et scientia tua, hæc decepit te. Et dixisti in corde tuo : Ego sum, et præter me non est altera.

47:10 And thou hast trusted in thy wickedness, and hast said: There is none that seeth me. Thy wisdom, and, thy knowledge, this hath deceived thee. And thou hast said in thy heart: I am, and besides me there is no other.

47:11 Veniet super te malum, et nescies ortum ejus ; et irruet super te calamitas quam non poteris expiare ; veniet super te repente miseria quam nescies.

47:11 Evil shall come upon thee, and thou shalt not know the rising thereof: and calamity shall fall violently upon thee, which thou canst not keep off: misery shall come upon thee suddenly, which thou shalt not know.

47:12 Sta cum incantatoribus tuis et cum multitudine maleficiorum tuorum, in quibus laborasti ab adolescentia tua, si forte quod prosit tibi, aut si possis fieri fortior.

47:12 Stand now with thy enchanters, and with the multitude of thy sorceries, in which thou hast laboured from thy youth, if so be it may profit thee any thing, or if thou mayst become stronger.

47:13 Defecisti in multitudine consiliorum tuorum. Stent, et salvent te augures cæli, qui contemplabantur sidera, et supputabant menses, ut ex eis annuntiarent ventura tibi.

47:13 Thou hast failed in the multitude of thy counsels: let now the astrologers stand and save thee, they that gazed at the stars, and counted the months, that from them they might tell the things that shall come to thee.

47:14 Ecce facti sunt quasi stipula, ignis combussit eos ; non liberabunt animam suam de manu flammæ ; non sunt prunæ quibus calefiant, nec focus ut sedeant ad eum.

47:14 Behold they are as stubble, fire hath burnt them, they shall not deliver themselves from the power of the flames: there are no coals wherewith they may be warmed, nor fire, that they may sit thereat.

47:15 Sic facta sunt tibi in quibuscumque laboraveras : negotiatores tui ab adolescentia tua, unusquisque in via sua erraverunt ; non est qui salvet te.

47:15 Such are all the things become to thee, in which thou hast laboured: thy merchants from thy youth, every one hath erred in his own way, there is none that can save thee.

Chapter 48

48:1 Audite hæc, domus Jacob, qui vocamini nomine Israël, et de aquis Juda existis ; qui juratis in nomine Domini, et Dei Israël recordamini non in veritate neque in justitia.

48:1 Hear ye these things, O house of Jacob, you that are called by the name of Israel, and are come forth out of the waters of Juda, you who swear by the name of the Lord, and make mention of the God of Israel, but not in truth, nor in justice.

48:2 De civitate enim sancta vocati sunt, et super Deum Israël constabiliti sunt : Dominus exercituum nomen ejus.

48:2 For they are called of the holy city, and are established upon the God of Israel: the Lord of hosts is his name.

48:3 Priora ex tunc annuntiavi, et ex ore meo exierunt, et audita feci ea : repente operatus sum, et venerunt.

48:3 The former things of old, I have declared, and they went forth out of my mouth, and I have made them to be heard: I did them suddenly and they came to pass.

48:4 Scivi enim quia durus es tu, et nervus ferreus cervix tua, et frons tua ærea.

48:4 For I knew that thou art stubborn, and thy neck is as an iron sinew, and thy forehead as brass.

48:5 Prædixi tibi ex tunc ; antequam venirent, indicavi tibi, ne forte diceres : Idola mea fecerunt hæc, et sculptilia mea et conflatilia mandaverunt ista.

48:5 I foretold thee of old, before they came to pass I told thee, lest thou shouldst say: My idols have done these things, and my graven and molten things have commanded them.

48:6 Quæ audisti, vide omnia ; vos autem, num annuntiastis ? Audita feci tibi nova ex tunc, et conservata sunt quæ nescis.

48:6 See now all the things which thou hast heard: but have you declared them? I have shewn thee new things from that time, and things are kept which thou knowest not:

48:7 Nunc creata sunt et non ex tunc ; et ante diem, et non audisti ea, ne forte dicas : Ecce ego cognovi ea.

48:7 They are created now, and not of old: and before the day, when thou heardest them not, lest thou shouldst say: Behold I knew them.

48:8 Neque audisti, neque cognovisti, neque ex tunc aperta est auris tua : scio enim quia prævaricans prævaricaberis, et transgressorem ex utero vocavi te.

48:8 Thou hast neither heard, nor known, neither was thy ear opened of old. For I know that transgressing thou wilt transgress, and I have called thee a transgressor from the womb.

48:9 Propter nomen meum longe faciam furorem meum, et laude mea infrenabo te, ne intereas.

48:9 For my name's sake I will remove my wrath far off: and for my praise I will bridle thee, lest thou shouldst perish.

48:10 Ecce excoxi te, sed non quasi argentum ; elegi te in camino paupertatis.

48:10 Behold I have refined thee, but not as silver, I have chosen thee in the furnace of poverty.

48:11 Propter me, propter me faciam, ut non blasphemer ; et gloriam meam alteri non dabo.

48:11 For my own sake, for my own sake will I do it, that I may not be blasphemed: and I will not give my glory to another.

48:12 Audi me, Jacob, et Israël, quem ego voco : ego ipse, ego primus, et ego novissimus.

48:12 Hearken to me, O Jacob, and thou Israel whom I call: I am he, I am the first, and I am the last.

48:13 Manus quoque mea fundavit terram, et dextera mea mensa est cælos ; ego vocabo eos, et stabunt simul.

48:13 My hand also hath founded the earth, and my right hand hath measured the heavens: I shall call them, and they shall stand together.

48:14 Congregamini, omnes vos, et audite : quis de eis annuntiavit hæc ? Dominus dilexit eum, faciet voluntatem suam in Babylone, et brachium suum in Chaldæis.

48:14 Assemble yourselves together, all you, and hear: who among them hath declared these things? the Lord hath loved him, he will do his pleasure in Babylon, and his arm shall be on the Chaldeans.

48:15 Ego, ego locutus sum, et vocavi eum ; adduxi eum, et directa est via ejus.

48:15 I, even I have spoken and called him: I have brought him, and his way is made prosperous.

48:16 Accedite ad me et audite hoc : non a principio in abscondito locutus sum : ex tempore antequam fieret, ibi eram : et nunc Dominus Deus misit me, et spiritus ejus.

48:16 Come ye near unto me, and hear this: I have not spoken in secret from the beginning: from the time before it was done, I was there, and now the Lord God hath sent me, and his spirit.

48:17 Hæc dicit Dominus, redemptor tuus, Sanctus Israël : Ego Dominus Deus tuus, docens te utilia, gubernans te in via qua ambulas.

48:17 Thus saith the Lord thy redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: I am the Lord thy God that teach thee profitable things, that govern thee in the way that thou walkest.

48:18 Utinam attendisses mandata mea : facta fuisset sicut flumen pax tua, et justitia tua sicut gurgites maris :

48:18 O that thou hadst hearkened to my commandments: thy peace had been as a river, and thy justice as the waves of the sea,

48:19 et fuisset quasi arena semen tuum, et stirps uteri tui ut lapilli ejus ; non interisset et non fuisset attritum nomen ejus a facie mea.

48:19 And thy seed had been as the sand, and the offspring of thy bowels like the gravel thereof: his name should not have perished, nor have been destroyed from before my face.

48:20 Egredimini de Babylone, fugite a Chaldæis, in voce exsultationis annuntiate : auditum facite hoc, et efferte illud usque ad extrema terræ. Dicite : Redemit Dominus servum suum Jacob.

48:20 Come forth out of Babylon, flee ye from the Chaldeans, declare it with the voice of joy: make this to be heard, and speak it out even to the ends of the earth. Say: The Lord hath redeemed his servant Jacob.

48:21 Non sitierunt in deserto, cum educeret eos : aquam de petra produxit eis, et scidit petram, et fluxerunt aquæ.

48:21 They thirsted not in the desert, when he led them out: he brought forth water out of the rock for them, and he clove the rock, and the waters gushed out.

48:22 Non est pax impiis, dicit Dominus.

48:22 There is no peace to the wicked, saith the Lord.

Chapter 49

49:1 Audite, insulæ, et attendite, populi de longe : Dominus ab utero vocavit me ; de ventre matris meæ recordatus est nominis mei.

49:1 Give ear, ye islands, and hearken, ye people from afar. The Lord hath called me from the womb, from the bowels of my mother he hath been mindful of my name.

49:2 Et posuit os meum quasi gladium acutum, in umbra manus suæ protexit me, et posuit me sicut sagittam electam : in pharetra sua abscondit me.

49:2 And he hath made my mouth like a sharp sword: in the shadow of his hand he hath protected me, and hath made me as a chosen arrow: in his quiver he hath hidden me.

49:3 Et dixit mihi : Servus meus es tu Israël, quia in te gloriabor.

49:3 And he said to me: Thou art my servant Israel, for in thee will I glory.

49:4 Et ego dixi : In vacuum laboravi ; sine causa et vane fortitudinem meam consumpsi : ergo judicium meum cum Domino, et opus meum cum Deo meo.

49:4 And I said: I have laboured in vain, I have spent my strength without cause and in vain: therefore my judgment is with the Lord, and my work with my God.

49:5 Et nunc dicit Dominus, formans me ex utero servum sibi, ut reducam Jacob ad eum, et Israël non congregabitur ; et glorificatus sum in oculis Domini, et Deus meus factus est fortitudo mea.

49:5 And now saith the Lord, that formed me from the womb to be his servant, that I may bring back Jacob unto him, and Israel will not be gathered together: and I am glorified in the eyes of the Lord, and my God is made my strength.

49:6 Et dixit : Parum est ut sis mihi servus ad suscitandas tribus Jacob, et fæces Israël convertendas : ecce dedi te in lucem gentium, ut sis salus mea usque ad extremum terræ.

49:6 And he said: It is a small thing that thou shouldst be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to convert the dregs of Israel. Behold, I have given thee to be the light of the Gentiles, that thou mayst be my salvation even to the farthest part of the earth.

49:7 Hæc dicit Dominus, redemptor Israël, Sanctus ejus, ad contemptibilem animam, ad abominatam gentem, ad servum dominorum : Reges videbunt, et consurgent principes, et adorabunt propter Dominum, quia fidelis est, et Sanctum Israël qui elegit te.

49:7 Thus saith the Lord the redeemer of Israel, his Holy One, to the soul that is despised, to the nation that is abhorred, to the servant of rulers: Kings shall see, and princes shall rise up, and adore for the Lord's sake, because he is faithful, and for the Holy One of Israel, who hath chosen thee.

49:8 Hæc dicit Dominus : In tempore placito exaudivi te, et in die salutis auxiliatus sum tui : et servavi te, et dedi te in fœdus populi, ut suscitares terram, et possideres hæreditates dissipatas ;

49:8 Thus saith the Lord: In an acceptable time I have heard thee, and in the day of salvation I have helped thee: and I have preserved thee, and given thee to be a covenant of the people, that thou mightest raise up the earth, and possess the inheritances that were destroyed:

49:9 ut diceres his qui vincti sunt : Exite, et his qui in tenebris : Revelamini. Super vias pascentur, et in omnibus planis pascua eorum.

49:9 That thou mightest say to them that are bound: Come forth: and to them that are in darkness: Shew yourselves. They shall feed in the ways, and their pastures shall be in every plain.

49:10 Non esurient neque sitient, et non percutiet eos æstus et sol, quia miserator eorum reget eos, et ad fontes aquarum potabit eos.

49:10 They shall not hunger, nor thirst, neither shall the heat nor the sun strike them: for he that is merciful to them, shall be their shepherd, and at the fountains of waters he shall give them drink.

49:11 Et ponam omnes montes meos in viam, et semitæ meæ exaltabuntur.

49:11 And I will make all my mountains a way, and my paths shall be exalted.

49:12 Ecce isti de longe venient, et ecce illi ab aquilone et mari, et isti de terra australi.

49:12 Behold these shall come from afar, and behold these from the north and from the sea, and these from the south country.

49:13 Laudate, cæli, et exsulta, terra ; jubilate, montes, laudem, quia consolatus est Dominus populum suum, et pauperum suorum miserebitur.

49:13 Give praise, O ye heavens, and rejoice, O earth, ye mountains, give praise with jubilation: because the Lord hath comforted his people, and will have mercy on his poor ones.

49:14 Et dixit Sion : Dereliquit me Dominus, et Dominus oblitus est mei.

49:14 And Sion said: The Lord hath forsaken me, and the Lord hath forgotten me.

49:15 Numquid oblivisci potest mulier infantem suum, ut non misereatur filio uteri sui ? Etsi illa oblita fuerit, ego tamen non obliviscar tui.

49:15 Can a woman forget her infant, so as not to have pity on the son of her womb? and if she should forget, yet will not I forget thee.

49:16 Ecce in manibus meis descripsi te ; muri tui coram oculis meis semper.

49:16 Behold, I have graven thee in my hands: thy walls are always before my eyes.

49:17 Venerunt structores tui ; destruentes te et dissipantes a te exibunt.

49:17 Thy builders are come: they that destroy thee and make thee waste shall go out of thee.

49:18 Leva in circuitu oculos tuos, et vide : omnes isti congregati sunt, venerunt tibi. Vivo ego, dicit Dominus, quia omnibus his velut ornamento vestieris, et circumdabis tibi eos quasi sponsa ;

49:18 Lift up thy eyes round about, and see all these are gathered together, they are come to thee: I live, saith the Lord, thou shalt be clothed with all these as with an ornament, and as a bride thou shalt put them about thee.

49:19 quia deserta tua, et solitudines tuæ, et terra ruinæ tuæ, nunc angusta erunt præ habitatoribus ; et longe fugabuntur qui absorbebant te.

49:19 For thy deserts, and thy desolate places, and the land of thy destruction shall now be too narrow by reason of the inhabitants, and they that swallowed thee up shall be chased far away.

49:20 Adhuc dicent in auribus tuis filii sterilitatis tuæ : Angustus est mihi locus ; fac spatium mihi ut habitem.

49:20 The children of thy barrenness shall still say in thy ears: The place is too strait for me, make me room to dwell in.

49:21 Et dices in corde tuo : Quis genuit mihi istos ? ego sterilis et non pariens, transmigrata, et captiva ; et istos quis enutrivit ? ego destituta et sola ; et isti ubi erant ?

49:21 And thou shalt say in thy heart: Who hath begotten these? I was barren and brought not forth, led away, and captive: and who hath brought up these? I was destitute and alone: and these, where were they?

49:22 Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Ecce levabo ad gentes manum meam, et ad populos exaltabo signum meum : et afferent filios tuos in ulnis, et filias tuas super humeros portabunt.

49:22 Thus saith the Lord God: Behold I will lift up my hand to the Gentiles, and will set up my standard to the people. And they shall bring thy sons in their arms, and carry thy daughters upon their shoulders.

49:23 Et erunt reges nutritii tui, et reginæ nutrices tuæ ; vultu in terram demisso adorabunt te, et pulverem pedum tuorum lingent. Et scies quia ego Dominus, super quo non confundentur qui exspectant eum.

49:23 And kings shall be thy nursing fathers, and queens thy nurses: they shall worship thee with their face toward the earth, and they shall lick up the dust of thy feet. And thou shalt know that I am the Lord, for they shall not be confounded that wait for him.

49:24 Numquid tolletur a forti præda ? aut quod captum fuerit a robusto, salvum esse poterit ?

49:24 Shall the prey be taken from the strong? or can that which was taken by the mighty, be delivered?

49:25 Quia hæc dicit Dominus : Equidem, et captivitas a forti tolletur, et quod ablatum fuerit a robusto, salvabitur. Eos vero qui judicaverunt te, ego judicabo, et filios tuos ego salvabo.

49:25 For thus saith the Lord: Yea verily, even the captivity shall be taken away from the strong: and that which was taken by the mighty, shall be delivered. But I will judge those that have judged thee, and thy children I will save.

49:26 Et cibabo hostes tuos carnibus suis, et quasi musto, sanguine suo inebriabuntur, et sciet omnis caro quia ego Dominus salvans te, et redemptor tuus fortis Jacob.

49:26 And I will feed thy enemies with their own flesh: and they shall be made drunk with their own blood, as with new wine: and all flesh shall know, that I am the Lord that save thee, and thy Redeemer the Mighty One of Jacob.

Chapter 50

50:1 Hæc dicit Dominus : Quis est hic liber repudii matris vestræ, quo dimisi eam ? aut quis est creditor meus, cui vendidi vos ? Ecce in iniquitatibus vestris venditi estis, et in sceleribus vestris dimisi matrem vestram.

50:1 Thus saith the Lord: What is this bill of the divorce of your mother, with which I have put her away? or who is my creditor, to whom I sold you: behold you are sold for your iniquities, and for your wicked deeds have I put your mother away.

50:2 Quia veni, et non erat vir ; vocavi, et non erat qui audiret. Numquid abbreviata et parvula facta est manus mea, ut non possim redimere ? aut non est in me virtus ad liberandum ? Ecce in increpatione mea desertum faciam mare, ponam flumina in siccum ; computrescent pisces sine aqua, et morientur in siti.

50:2 Because I came, and there was not a man: I called, and there was none that would hear. Is my hand shortened and become little, that I cannot redeem? or is there no strength in me to deliver? Behold at my rebuke I will make the sea a desert, I will turn the rivers into dry land: the fishes shall rot for want of water, and shall die for thirst.

50:3 Induam cælos tenebris, et saccum ponam operimentum eorum.

50:3 I will clothe the heavens with darkness, and will make sackcloth their covering.

50:4 Dominus dedit mihi linguam eruditam, ut sciam sustentare eum qui lassus est verbo. Erigit mane, mane erigit mihi aurem, ut audiam quasi magistrum.

50:4 The Lord hath given me a learned tongue, that I should know how to uphold by word him that is weary: he wakeneth in the morning, in the morning he wakeneth my ear, that I may hear him as a master.

50:5 Dominus Deus aperuit mihi aurem, ego autem non contradico : retrorsum non abii.

50:5 The Lord God hath opened my ear, and I do not resist: I have not gone back.

50:6 Corpus meum dedi percutientibus, et genas meas vellentibus ; faciem meam non averti ab increpantibus et conspuentibus in me.

50:6 I have given my body to the strikers, and my cheeks to them that plucked them: I have not turned away my face from them that rebuked me, and spit upon me.

50:7 Dominus Deus auxiliator meus, ideo non sum confusus ; ideo posui faciem meam ut petram durissimam, et scio quoniam non confundar.

50:7 The Lord God is my helper, therefore am I not confounded: therefore have I set my face as a most hard rock, and I know that I shall not be confounded.

50:8 Juxta est qui justificat me ; quis contradicet mihi ? Stemus simul ; quis est adversarius meus ? accedat ad me.

50:8 He is near that justifieth me, who will contend with me? let us stand together, who is my adversary? let him come near to me.

50:9 Ecce Dominus Deus auxiliator meus ; quis est qui condemnet me ? Ecce omnes quasi vestimentum conterentur ; tinea comedet eos.

50:9 Behold the Lord God is my helper: who is he that shall condemn me? Lo, they shall all be destroyed as a garment, the moth shall eat them up.

50:10 Quis ex vobis timens Dominum, audiens vocem servi sui ? Qui ambulavit in tenebris, et non est lumen ei, speret in nomine Domini, et innitatur super Deum suum.

50:10 Who is there among you that feareth the Lord, that heareth the voice of his servant, that hath walked in darkness, and hath no light? let him hope in the name of the Lord, and lean upon his God.

50:11 Ecce vos omnes accendentes ignem, accincti flammis : ambulate in lumine ignis vestri, et in flammis quas succendistis ; de manu mea factum est hoc vobis : in doloribus dormietis.

50:11 Behold all you that kindle a fire, encompassed with flames, walk in the light of your fire, and in the flames which you have kindled: this is done to you by my hand, you shall sleep in sorrows.

Chapter 51

51:1 Audite me, qui sequimini quod justum est, et quæritis Dominum ; attendite ad petram unde excisi estis, et ad cavernam laci de qua præcisi estis.

51:1 Give ear to me, you that follow that which is just, and you that seek the Lord: look unto the rock whence you are hewn, and to the hole of the pit from which you are dug out.

51:2 Attendite ad Abraham, patrem vestrum, et ad Saram, quæ peperit vos : quia unum vocavi eum, et benedixi ei, et multiplicavi eum.

51:2 Look unto Abraham your father, and to Sara that bore you: for I called him alone, and blessed him, and multiplied him.

51:3 Consolabitur ergo Dominus Sion, et consolabitur omnes ruinas ejus : et ponet desertum ejus quasi delicias, et solitudinem ejus quasi hortum Domini. Gaudium et lætitia invenietur in ea, gratiarum actio et vox laudis.

51:3 The Lord therefore will comfort Sion, and will comfort all the ruins thereof: and he will make her desert as a place of pleasure, and her wilderness as the garden of the Lord. Joy and gladness shall be found therein, thanksgiving, and the voice of praise.

51:4 Attendite ad me, popule meus, et tribus mea, me audite : quia lex a me exiet, et judicium meum in lucem populorum requiescet.

51:4 Hearken unto me, O my people, and give ear to me, O my tribes: for a law shall go forth from me, and my judgment shall rest to be a light of the nations.

51:5 Prope est justus meus, egressus est salvator meus, et brachia mea populos judicabunt ; me insulæ exspectabunt, et brachium meum sustinebunt.

51:5 My just one is near at hand, my saviour is gone forth, and my arms shall judge the people: the islands shall look for me, and shall patiently wait for my arm.

51:6 Levate in cælum oculos vestros, et videte sub terra deorsum : quia cæli sicut fumus liquescent, et terra sicut vestimentum atteretur, et habitatores ejus sicut hæc interibunt : salus autem mea in sempiternum erit, et justitia mea non deficiet.

51:6 Lift up your eyes to heaven, and look down to the earth beneath: for the heavens shall vanish like smoke, and the earth shall be worn away like a garment, and the inhabitants thereof shall perish in like manner: but my salvation shall be for ever, and my justice shall not fail.

51:7 Audite me, qui scitis justum, populus meus, lex mea in corde eorum : nolite timere opprobrium hominum, et blasphemias eorum ne metuatis :

51:7 Hearken to me, you that know what is just, my people who have my law in your heart: fear ye not the reproach of men, and be not afraid of their blasphemies.

51:8 sicut enim vestimentum, sic comedet eos vermis, et sicut lanam, sic devorabit eos tinea : salus autem mea in sempiternum erit, et justitia mea in generationes generationum.

51:8 For the worm shall eat them up as a garment: and the moth shall consume them as wool: but my salvation shall be for ever, and my justice from generation to generation.

51:9 Consurge, consurge, induere fortitudinem, brachium Domini ! consurge sicut in diebus antiquis, in generationibus sæculorum. Numquid non tu percussisti superbum, vulnerasti draconem ?

51:9 Arise, arise, put on strength, O thou arm of the Lord, arise as in the days of old, in the ancient generations. Hast not thou struck the proud one, and wounded the dragon?

51:10 numquid non tu siccasti mare, aquam abyssi vehementis ; qui posuisti profundum maris viam, ut transirent liberati ?

51:10 Hast not thou dried up the sea, the water of the mighty deep, who madest the depth of the sea a way, that the delivered might pass over?

51:11 Et nunc qui redempti sunt a Domino, revertentur, et venient in Sion laudantes, et lætitia sempiterna super capita eorum : gaudium et lætitiam tenebunt ; fugiet dolor et gemitus.

51:11 And now they that are redeemed by the Lord, shall return, and shall come into Sion singing praises, and joy everlasting shall be upon their heads, they shall obtain joy and gladness, sorrow and mourning shall flee away.

51:12 Ego, ego ipse consolabor vos. Quis tu, ut timeres ab homine mortali, et a filio hominis qui quasi fœnum ita arescet ?

51:12 I myself will comfort you: who art thou, that thou shouldst be afraid of a mortal man, and of the son of man, who shall wither away like grass?

51:13 Et oblitus es Domini, factoris tui, qui tetendit cælos et fundavit terram ; et formidasti jugiter tota die a facie furoris ejus qui te tribulabat, et paraverat ad perdendum. Ubi nunc est furor tribulantis ?

51:13 And thou hast forgotten the Lord thy maker, who stretched out the heavens, and founded the earth: and thou hast been afraid continually all the day at the presence of his fury who afflicted thee, and had prepared himself to destroy thee: where is now the fury of the oppressor?

51:14 Cito veniet gradiens ad aperiendum ; et non interficiet usque ad internecionem, nec deficiet panis ejus.

51:14 He shall quickly come that is going to open unto you, and he shall not kill unto utter destruction, neither shall his bread fail.

51:15 Ego autem sum Dominus Deus tuus, qui conturbo mare, et intumescunt fluctus ejus : Dominus exercituum nomen meum.

51:15 But I am the Lord thy God, who trouble the sea, and the waves thereof swell: the Lord of hosts is my name.

51:16 Posui verba mea in ore tuo, et in umbra manus meæ protexi te, ut plantes cælos, et fundes terram, et dicas ad Sion : Populus meus es tu.

51:16 I have put my words in thy mouth, and have protected thee in the shadow of my hand, that thou mightest plant the heavens, and found the earth: and mightest say to Sion: Thou art my people.

51:17 Elevare, elevare, consurge, Jerusalem, quæ bibisti de manu Domini calicem iræ ejus ; usque ad fundum calicis soporis bibisti, et potasti usque ad fæces.

51:17 Arise, arise, stand up, O Jerusalem, which hast drunk at the hand of the Lord the cup of his wrath; thou hast drunk even to the bottom of the cup of dead sleep, and thou hast drunk even to the dregs.

51:18 Non est qui sustentet eam, ex omnibus filiis quos genuit ; et non est qui apprehendat manum ejus, ex omnibus filiis quos enutrivit.

51:18 There is none that can uphold her among all the children that she hath brought forth: and there is none that taketh her by the hand among all the children that she hath brought up.

51:19 Duo sunt quæ occurrerunt tibi ; quis contristabitur super te ? Vastitas, et contritio, et fames, et gladius ; quis consolabitur te ?

51:19 There are two things that have happened to thee: who shall be sorry for thee? desolation, and destruction, and the famine, and the sword, who shall comfort thee?

51:20 Filii tui projecti sunt, dormierunt in capite omnium viarum sicut oryx illaqueatus, pleni indignatione Domini, increpatione Dei tui.

51:20 Thy children are cast forth, they have slept at the head of all the ways, and the wild ox that is snared: full of the indignation of the Lord, of the rebuke of thy God.

51:21 Idcirco audi hoc, paupercula, et ebria non a vino.

51:21 Therefore hear this, thou poor little one, and thou that art drunk but not with wine.

51:22 Hæc dicit dominator tuus Dominus, et Deus tuus, qui pugnabit pro populo suo : Ecce tuli de manu tua calicem soporis, fundum calicis indignationis meæ : non adjicies ut bibas illum ultra.

51:22 Thus saith thy Sovereign the Lord, and thy God, who will fight for his people: Behold I have taken out of thy hand the cup of dead sleep, the dregs of the cup of my indignation, thou shalt not drink it again any more.

51:23 Et ponam illum in manu eorum qui te humiliaverunt, et dixerunt animæ tuæ : Incurvare, ut transeamus ; et posuisti ut terram corpus tuum, et quasi viam transeuntibus.

51:23 And I will put it in the hand of them that have oppressed thee, and have said to thy soul: Bow down, that we may go over: and thou hast laid thy body as the ground, and as a way to them that went over.

Chapter 52

52:1 Consurge, consurge, induere fortitudine tua, Sion ! induere vestimentis gloriæ tuæ, Jerusalem, civitas Sancti, quia non adjiciet ultra ut pertranseat per te incircumcisus et immundus.

52:1 Arise, arise, put on thy strength, O Sion, put on the garments of thy glory, O Jerusalem, the city of the Holy One: for henceforth the uncircumcised, and unclean shall no more pass through thee.

52:2 Excutere de pulvere, consurge ; sede, Jerusalem ! solve vincula colli tui, captiva filia Sion.

52:2 Shake thyself from the dust, arise, sit up, O Jerusalem: loose the bonds from off thy neck, O captive daughter of Sion.

52:3 Quia hæc dicit Dominus : Gratis venundati estis, et sine argento redimemini.

52:3 For thus saith the Lord: You were sold gratis, and you shall be redeemed, without money.

52:4 Quia hæc dicit Dominus Deus : In Ægyptum descendit populus meus in principio, ut colonus esset ibi, et Assur absque ulla causa calumniatus est eum.

52:4 For thus saith the Lord God: My people went down into Egypt at the beginning to sojourn there: and the Assyrian hath oppressed them without any cause at all.

52:5 Et nunc quid mihi est hic, dicit Dominus, quoniam ablatus est populus meus gratis ? Dominatores ejus inique agunt, dicit Dominus, et jugiter tota die nomen meum blasphematur.

52:5 And now what have I here, saith the Lord: for my people is taken away gratis. They that rule over them treat them unjustly, saith the Lord, and my name is continually blasphemed all the day long.

52:6 Propter hoc sciet populus meus nomen meum in die illa : quia ego ipse qui loquebar, ecce adsum.

52:6 Therefore my people shall know my name in that day: for I myself that spoke, behold I am here.

52:7 Quam pulchri super montes pedes annuntiantis et prædicantis pacem ; annuntiantis bonum, prædicantis salutem, dicentis Sion : Regnabit Deus tuus !

52:7 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, and that preacheth peace: of him that sheweth forth good, that preacheth salvation, that saith to Sion: Thy God shall reign!

52:8 Vox speculatorum tuorum : levaverunt vocem, simul laudabunt, quia oculo ad oculum videbunt cum converterit Dominus Sion.

52:8 The voice of thy watchmen: they have lifted up their voice, they shall praise together: for they shall see eye to eye when the Lord shall convert Sion.

52:9 Gaudete, et laudate simul, deserta Jerusalem, quia consolatus est Dominus populum suum ; redemit Jerusalem.

52:9 Rejoice, and give praise together, O ye deserts of Jerusalem: for the Lord hath comforted his people: he hath redeemed Jerusalem.

52:10 Paravit Dominus brachium sanctum suum in oculis omnium gentium ; et videbunt omnes fines terræ salutare Dei nostri.

52:10 The Lord hath prepared his holy arm in the sight of all the Gentiles: and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God.

52:11 Recedite, recedite ; exite inde, pollutum nolite tangere ; exite de medio ejus ; mundamini, qui fertis vasa Domini.

52:11 Depart, depart, go ye out from thence, touch no unclean thing: go out of the midst of her, be ye clean, you that carry the vessels of the Lord.

52:12 Quoniam non in tumultu exibitis, nec in fuga properabitis ; præcedet enim vos Dominus, et congregabit vos Deus Israël.

52:12 For you shall not go out in a tumult, neither shall you make haste by flight: for the Lord will go before you, and the God of Israel will gather you together.

52:13 Ecce intelliget servus meus, exaltabitur et elevabitur, et sublimis erit valde.

52:13 Behold my servant shall understand, he shall be exalted, and extolled, and shall be exceeding high.

52:14 Sicut obstupuerunt super te multi, sic inglorius erit inter viros aspectus ejus, et forma ejus inter filios hominum.

52:14 As many have been astonished at thee, so shall his visage be inglorious among men, and his form among the sons of men.

52:15 Iste asperget gentes multas ; super ipsum continebunt reges os suum : quia quibus non est narratum de eo viderunt, et qui non audierunt contemplati sunt.

52:15 He shall sprinkle many nations, kings shall shut their mouth at him: for they to whom it was not told of him, have seen: and they that heard not, have beheld.

Chapter 53

53:1 Quis credidit auditui nostro ? et brachium Domini cui revelatum est ?

53:1 Who a hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the Lord revealed?

53:2 Et ascendet sicut virgultum coram eo, et sicut radix de terra sitienti. Non est species ei, neque decor, et vidimus eum, et non erat aspectus, et desideravimus eum :

53:2 And he shall grow up as a tender plant before him, and as a root out of a thirsty ground: there is no beauty in him, nor comeliness: and we have seen him, and there was no sightliness, that we should be desirous of him:

53:3 despectum, et novissimum virorum, virum dolorum, et scientem infirmitatem, et quasi absconditus vultus ejus et despectus, unde nec reputavimus eum.

53:3 Despised, and the most abject of men, a man of sorrows, and acquainted with infirmity: and his look was as it were hidden and despised, whereupon we esteemed him not.

53:4 Vere languores nostros ipse tulit, et dolores nostros ipse portavit ; et nos putavimus eum quasi leprosum, et percussum a Deo, et humiliatum.

53:4 Surely he hath borne our infirmities and carried our sorrows: and we have thought him as it were a leper, and as one struck by God and afflicted.

53:5 Ipse autem vulneratus est propter iniquitates nostras ; attritus est propter scelera nostra : disciplina pacis nostræ super eum, et livore ejus sanati sumus.

53:5 But he was wounded for our iniquities, he was bruised for our sins: the chastisement of our peace was upon him, and by his bruises we are healed.

53:6 Omnes nos quasi oves erravimus, unusquisque in viam suam declinavit : et posuit Dominus in eo iniquitatem omnium nostrum.

53:6 All we like sheep have gone astray, every one hath turned aside into his own way: and the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.

53:7 Oblatus est quia ipse voluit, et non aperuit os suum ; sicut ovis ad occisionem ducetur, et quasi agnus coram tondente se obmutescet, et non aperiet os suum.

53:7 He was offered because it was his own will, and he opened not his mouth: he shall be led as a sheep to the slaughter, and shall be dumb as a lamb before his shearer, and he shall not open his mouth.

53:8 De angustia, et de judicio sublatus est. Generationem ejus quis enarrabit ? quia abscissus est de terra viventium : propter scelus populi mei percussi eum.

53:8 He was taken away from distress, and from judgment: who shall declare his generation? because he is cut off out of the land of the living: for the wickedness of my people have I struck him.

53:9 Et dabit impios pro sepultura, et divitem pro morte sua, eo quod iniquitatem non fecerit, neque dolus fuerit in ore ejus.

53:9 And he shall give the ungodly for his burial, and the rich for his death: because he hath done no iniquity, neither was there deceit in his mouth.

53:10 Et Dominus voluit conterere eum in infirmitate. Si posuerit pro peccato animam suam, videbit semen longævum, et voluntas Domini in manu ejus dirigetur.

53:10 And the Lord was pleased to bruise him in infirmity: if he shall lay down his life for sin, he shall see a longlived seed, and the will of the Lord shall be prosperous in his hand.

53:11 Pro eo quod laboravit anima ejus, videbit et saturabitur. In scientia sua justificabit ipse justus servus meus multos, et iniquitates eorum ipse portabit.

53:11 Because his soul hath laboured, he shall see and be filled: by his knowledge shall this my just servant justify many, and he shall bear their iniquities.

53:12 Ideo dispertiam ei plurimos, et fortium dividet spolia, pro eo quod tradidit in mortem animam suam, et cum sceleratis reputatus est, et ipse peccata multorum tulit, et pro transgressoribus rogavit.

53:12 Therefore will I distribute to him very many, and he shall divide the spoils of the strong, because he hath delivered his soul unto death, and was reputed with the wicked: and he hath borne the sins of many, and hath prayed for the transgressors.

Chapter 54

54:1 Lauda, sterilis, quæ non paris ; decanta laudem, et hinni, quæ non pariebas : quoniam multi filii desertæ magis quam ejus quæ habet virum, dicit Dominus.

54:1 Give praise, O thou barren, that bearest not: sing forth praise, and make a joyful noise, thou that didst not travail with child: for many are the children of the desolate, more than of her that hath a husband, saith the Lord.

54:2 Dilata locum tentorii tui, et pelles tabernaculorum tuorum extende : ne parcas : longos fac funiculos tuos, et clavos tuos consolida.

54:2 Enlarge the place of thy tent, and stretch out the skins of thy tabernacles, spare not: lengthen thy cords, and strengthen thy stakes.

54:3 Ad dexteram enim et ad lævam penetrabis, et semen tuum gentes hæreditabit, et civitates desertas inhabitabit.

54:3 For thou shalt pass on to the right hand, and to the left: and thy seed shall inherit the Gentiles, and shall inhabit the desolate cities.

54:4 Noli timere, quia non confunderis, neque erubesces ; non enim te pudebit, quia confusionis adolescentiæ tuæ oblivisceris, et opprobrii viduitatis tuæ non recordaberis amplius.

54:4 Fear not, for thou shalt not be confounded, nor blush: for thou shalt not be put to shame, because thou shalt forget the shame of thy youth, and shalt remember no more the reproach of thy widowhood.

54:5 Quia dominabitur tui qui fecit te, Dominus exercituum nomen ejus, et redemptor tuus, Sanctus Israël : Deus omnis terræ vocabitur.

54:5 For he that made thee shall rule over thee, the Lord of hosts is his name: and thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel, shall be called the God of all the earth.

54:6 Quia ut mulierem derelictam et mœrentem spiritu vocavit te Dominus, et uxorem ab adolescentia abjectam, dixit Deus tuus.

54:6 For the Lord hath called thee as a woman forsaken and mourning in spirit, and as a wife cast off from her youth, said thy God.

54:7 Ad punctum in modico dereliqui te, et in miserationibus magnis congregabo te.

54:7 For a small moment have I forsaken thee, but with great mercies will I gather thee.

54:8 In momento indignationis abscondi faciem meam parumper a te ; et in misericordia sempiterna misertus sum tui, dixit redemptor tuus, Dominus.

54:8 In a moment of indignation have I hid my face a little while from thee, but with everlasting kindness have I had mercy on thee, said the Lord thy Redeemer.

54:9 Sicut in diebus Noë istud mihi est, cui juravi ne inducerem aquas Noë ultra super terram ; sic juravi ut non irascar tibi, et non increpem te.

54:9 This thing is to me as in the days of Noe, to whom I swore, that I would no more bring in the waters of Noe upon the earth: so have I sworn not to be angry with thee, and not to rebuke thee.

54:10 Montes enim commovebuntur, et colles contremiscent ; misericordia autem mea non recedet a te, et fœdus pacis meæ non movebitur, dixit miserator tuus Dominus.

54:10 For the mountains shall be moved, and the hills shall tremble; but my mercy shall not depart from thee, and the covenant of my peace shall not be moved: said the Lord that hath mercy on thee.

54:11 Paupercula, tempestate convulsa absque ulla consolatione, ecce ego sternam per ordinem lapides tuos, et fundabo te in sapphiris :

54:11 O poor little one, tossed with tempest, without all comfort, behold I will lay thy stones in order, and will lay thy foundations with sapphires,

54:12 et ponam jaspidem propugnacula tua, et portas tuas in lapides sculptos, et omnes terminos tuos in lapides desiderabiles ;

54:12 And I will make thy bulwarks of jasper: and thy gates of graven stones, and all thy borders of desirable stones.

54:13 universos filios tuos doctos a Domino, et multitudinem pacis filiis tuis.

54:13 All thy children shall be taught of the Lord: and great shall be the peace of thy children.

54:14 Et in justitia fundaberis : recede procul a calumnia, quia non timebis, et a pavore, quia non appropinquabit tibi.

54:14 And thou shalt be founded in justice: depart far from oppression, for thou shalt not fear; and from terror, for it shall not come near thee.

54:15 Ecce accola veniet qui non erat mecum, advena quondam tuus adjungetur tibi.

54:15 Behold, an inhabitant shall come, who was not with me, he that was a stranger to thee before, shall be joined to thee.

54:16 Ecce ego creavi fabrum sufflantem in igne prunas, et proferentem vas in opus suum ; et ego creavi interfectorem ad disperdendum.

54:16 Behold, I have created the smith that bloweth the coals in the fire, and bringeth forth an instrument for his work, and I have created the killer to destroy.

54:17 Omne vas quod fictum est contra te, non dirigetur, et omnem linguam resistentem tibi in judicio, judicabis. Hæc est hæreditas servorum Domini, et justitia eorum apud me, dicit Dominus.

54:17 No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper: and every tongue that resisteth thee in judgment, thou shalt condemn. This is the inheritance of the servants of the Lord, and their justice with me, saith the Lord.

Chapter 55

55:1 Omnes sitientes, venite ad aquas, et qui non habetis argentum, properate, emite, et comedite : venite, emite absque argento et absque ulla commutatione vinum et lac.

55:1 All you that thirst, come to the waters: and you that have no money make haste, buy, and eat: come ye, buy wine and milk without money, and without any price.

55:2 Quare appenditis argentum non in panibus, et laborem vestrum non in saturitate ? Audite, audientes me, et comedite bonum, et delectabitur in crassitudine anima vestra.

55:2 Why do you spend money for that which is not bread, and your labour for that which doth not satisfy you? Hearken diligently to me, and eat that which is good, and your soul shall be delighted in fatness.

55:3 Inclinate aurem vestram, et venite ad me ; audite, et vivet anima vestra, et feriam vobiscum pactum sempiternum, misericordias David fideles.

55:3 Incline your ear and come to me: hear and your soul shall live, and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, the faithful mercies of David.

55:4 Ecce testem populis dedi eum, ducem ac præceptorem gentibus.

55:4 Behold I have given him for a witness to the people, for a leader and a master to the Gentiles.

55:5 Ecce gentem quam nesciebas vocabis, et gentes quæ te non cognoverunt ad te current, propter Dominum Deum tuum, et Sanctum Israël, quia glorificavit te.

55:5 Behold thou shalt call a nation, which thou knewest not: and the nations that knew not thee shall run to thee, because of the Lord thy God, and for the Holy One of Israel, for he hath glorified thee.

55:6 Quærite Dominum dum inveniri potest ; invocate eum dum prope est.

55:6 Seek ye the Lord, while he may be found: call upon him, while he is near.

55:7 Derelinquat impius viam suam, et vir iniquus cogitationes suas, et revertatur ad Dominum, et miserebitur ejus ; et ad Deum nostrum, quoniam multus est ad ignoscendum.

55:7 Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unjust man his thoughts, and let him return to the Lord, and he will have mercy on him, and to our God: for he is bountiful to forgive.

55:8 Non enim cogitationes meæ cogitationes vestræ, neque viæ vestræ viæ meæ, dicit Dominus.

55:8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts: nor your ways my ways, saith the Lord.

55:9 Quia sicut exaltantur cæli a terra, sic exaltatæ sunt viæ meæ a viis vestris, et cogitationes meæ a cogitationibus vestris.

55:9 For as the heavens are exalted above the earth, so are my ways exalted above your ways, and my thoughts above your thoughts.

55:10 Et quomodo descendit imber et nix de cælo, et illuc ultra non revertitur, sed inebriat terram, et infundit eam, et germinare eam facit, et dat semen serenti, et panem comedenti :

55:10 And as the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and return no more thither, but soak the earth, and water it, and make it to spring, and give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater:

55:11 sic erit verbum meum quod egredietur de ore meo ; non revertetur ad me vacuum, sed faciet quæcumque volui, et prosperabitur in his ad quæ misi illud.

55:11 So shall my word be, which shall go forth from my mouth: it shall not return to me void, but it shall do whatsoever I please, and shall prosper in the things for which I sent it.

55:12 Quia in lætitia egrediemini, et in pace deducemini ; montes et colles cantabunt coram vobis laudem, et omnia ligna regionis plaudent manu.

55:12 For you shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall sing praise before you, and all the trees of the country shall clap their hands.

55:13 Pro saliunca ascendet abies, et pro urtica crescet myrtus ; et erit Dominus nominatus in signum æternum quod non auferetur.

55:13 Instead of the shrub, shall come up the fir tree, and instead of the nettle, shall come up the myrtle tree: and the Lord shall be named for an everlasting sign, that shall not be taken away.

Chapter 56

56:1 Hæc dicit Dominus : Custodite judicium, et facite justitiam, quia juxta est salus mea ut veniat, et justitia mea ut reveletur.

56:1 Thus saith the Lord: Keep ye judgment, and do justice: for my salvation is near to come, and my justice to be revealed.

56:2 Beatus vir qui facit hoc, et filius hominis qui apprehendet istud, custodiens sabbatum ne polluat illud, custodiens manus suas ne faciat omne malum.

56:2 Blessed is the man that doth this, and the son of man that shall lay hold on this: that keepeth the sabbath from profaning it, that keepeth his hands from doing any evil.

56:3 Et non dicat filius advenæ qui adhæret Domino, dicens : Separatione dividet me Dominus a populo suo ; et non dicat eunuchus : Ecce ego lignum aridum.

56:3 And let not the son of the stranger, that adhereth to the Lord, speak, saying: The Lord will divide and separate me from his people. And let not the eunuch say: Behold I am a dry tree.

56:4 Quia hæc dicit Dominus eunuchis : Qui custodierint sabbata mea, et elegerint quæ ego volui, et tenuerint fœdus meum,

56:4 For thus saith the Lord to the eunuchs, They that shall keep my sabbaths, and shall choose the things that please me, and shall hold fast my covenant:

56:5 dabo eis in domo mea et in muris meis locum, et nomen melius a filiis et filiabus : nomen sempiternum dabo eis, quod non peribit.

56:5 I will give to them in my house, and within my walls, a place, and a name better than sons and daughters: I will give them an everlasting name which shall never perish.

56:6 Et filios advenæ, qui adhærent Domino, ut colant eum, et diligant nomen ejus, ut sint ei in servos ; omnem custodientem sabbatum ne polluat illud, et tenentem fœdus meum ;

56:6 And the children of the stranger that adhere to the Lord, to worship him, and to love his name, to be his servants: every one that keepeth the sabbath from profaning it, and that holdeth fast my covenant:

56:7 adducam eos in montem sanctum meum, et lætificabo eos in domo orationis meæ ; holocausta eorum et victimæ eorum placebunt mihi super altari meo, quia domus mea domus orationis vocabitur cunctis populis.

56:7 I will bring them into my holy mount, and will make them joyful in my house of prayer: their holocausts, and their victims shall please me upon my altar: for my house shall be called the house of prayer, for all nations.

56:8 Ait Dominus Deus, qui congregat dispersos Israël : Adhuc congregabo ad eum congregatos ejus.

56:8 The Lord God, who gathereth the scattered of Israel, saith: I will still gather unto him his congregation.

56:9 Omnes bestiæ agri, venite ad devorandum, universæ bestiæ saltus.

56:9 All ye beasts of the field come to devour, all ye beasts of the forest.

56:10 Speculatores ejus cæci omnes ; nescierunt universi : canes muti non valentes latrare, videntes vana, dormientes, et amantes somnia.

56:10 His watchmen are all blind, they are all ignorant: dumb dogs not able to bark, seeing vain things, sleeping and loving dreams.

56:11 Et canes imprudentissimi nescierunt saturitatem ; ipsi pastores ignoraverunt intelligentiam : omnes in viam suam declinaverunt ; unusquisque ad avaritiam suam, a summo usque ad novissimum.

56:11 And most impudent dogs, they never had enough: the shepherds themselves knew no understanding: all have turned aside into their own way, every one after his own gain, from the first even to the last.

56:12 Venite, sumamus vinum, et impleamur ebrietate ; et erit sicut hodie, sic et cras, et multo amplius.

56:12 Come, let us take wine, and be filled with drunkenness: and it shall be as to day, so also to morrow, and much more.

Chapter 57

57:1 Justus perit, et non est qui recogitet in corde suo ; et viri misericordiæ colliguntur, quia non est qui intelligat : a facie enim malitiæ collectus est justus.

57:1 The just perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart, and men of mercy are taken away, because there is none that understandeth; for the just man is taken away from before the face of evil.

57:2 Veniat pax ; requiescat in cubili suo qui ambulavit in directione sua.

57:2 Let peace come, let him rest in his bed that hath walked in his uprightness.

57:3 Vos autem accedite huc, filii auguratricis, semen adulteri et fornicariæ.

57:3 But draw near hither, you sons of the sorceress, the seed of the adulterer, and of the harlot.

57:4 Super quem lusistis ? super quem dilatastis os, et ejecistis linguam ? Numquid non vos filii scelesti, semen mendax,

57:4 Upon whom have you jested? upon whom have you opened your mouth wide, and put out your tongue? are not you wicked children, a false seed,

57:5 qui consolamini in diis subter omne lignum frondosum, immolantes parvulos in torrentibus, subter eminentes petras ?

57:5 Who seek your comfort in idols under every green tree, sacrificing children in the torrents, under the high rocks?

57:6 In partibus torrentis pars tua ; hæc est sors tua : et ipsis effudisti libamen, obtulisti sacrificium. Numquid super his non indignabor ?

57:6 In the parts of the torrent is thy portion, this is thy lot: and thou hast poured out libations to them, thou hast offered sacrifice. Shall I not be angry at these things?

57:7 Super montem excelsum et sublimem posuisti cubile tuum, et illuc ascendisti ut immolares hostias.

57:7 Upon a high and lofty mountain thou hast laid thy bed, and hast gone up thither to offer victims.

57:8 Et post ostium, et retro postem, posuisti memoriale tuum. Quia juxta me discooperuisti, et suscepisti adulterum, dilatasti cubile tuum, et pepigisti cum eis fœdus ; dilexisti stratum eorum manu aperta.

57:8 And behind the door, and behind the post thou hast set up thy remembrance: for thou hast discovered thyself near me, and hast received an adulterer: thou hast enlarged thy bed, and made a covenant with them: thou hast loved their bed with open hand.

57:9 Et ornasti te regi unguento, et multiplicasti pigmenta tua. Misisti legatos tuos procul, et humiliata es usque ad inferos.

57:9 And thou hast adorned thyself for the king with ointment, and hast multiplied thy perfumes. Thou hast sent thy messengers far off, and wast debased even to hell.

57:10 In multitudine viæ tuæ laborasti ; non dixisti : Quiescam. Vitam manus tuæ invenisti ; propterea non rogasti.

57:10 Thou hast been wearied in the multitude of thy ways: yet thou saidst not: I will rest: thou has found life of thy hand, therefore thou hast not asked.

57:11 Pro quo sollicita timuisti, quia mentita es, et mei non es recordata, neque cogitasti in corde tuo ? Quia ego tacens et quasi non videns, et mei oblita es.

57:11 For whom hast thou been solicitous and afraid, that thou hast lied, and hast not been mindful of me, nor thought on me in thy heart? for I am silent, and as one that seeth not, and thou hast forgotten me.

57:12 Ego annuntiabo justitiam tuam, et opera tua non proderunt tibi.

57:12 I will declare thy justice, and thy works shall not profit thee.

57:13 Cum clamaveris, liberent te congregati tui, et omnes eos auferet ventus, tollet aura. Qui autem fiduciam habet mei, hæreditabit terram, et possidebit montem sanctum meum.

57:13 When thou shalt cry, let thy companies deliver thee, but the wind shall carry them all off, a breeze shall take them away, but he that putteth his trust in me, shall inherit the land, and shall possess my holy mount.

57:14 Et dicam : Viam facite, præbete iter ; declinate de semita, auferte offendicula de via populi mei.

57:14 And I will say: Make a way: give free passage, turn out of the path, take away the stumblingblocks out of the way of my people.

57:15 Quia hæc dicit Excelsus, et Sublimis, habitans æternitatem, et sanctum nomen ejus : in excelso et in sancto habitans, et cum contrito et humili spiritu : ut vivificet spiritum humilium, et vivificet cor contritorum.

57:15 For thus saith the High and the Eminent that inhabiteth eternity: and his name is Holy, who dwelleth in the high and holy place, and with a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite.

57:16 Non enim in sempiternum litigabo, neque usque ad finem irascar, quia spiritus a facie mea egredietur, et flatus ego faciam.

57:16 For I will not contend for ever, neither will I be angry unto the end: because the spirit shall go forth from my face, and breathings I will make.

57:17 Propter iniquitatem avaritiæ ejus iratus sum, et percussi eum. Abscondi a te faciem meam, et indignatus sum ; et abiit vagus in via cordis sui.

57:17 For the iniquity of his covetousness I was angry, and I struck him: I hid my face from thee, and was angry: and he went away wandering in his own heart.

57:18 Vias ejus vidi, et sanavi eum ; et reduxi eum, et reddidi consolationes ipsi, et lugentibus ejus.

57:18 I saw his ways, and I healed him, and brought him back, and restored comforts to him, and to them that mourn for him.

57:19 Creavi fructum labiorum pacem ; pacem ei qui longe est et qui prope, dixit Dominus, et sanavi eum.

57:19 I created the fruit of the lips, peace, peace to him that is far off, and to him that is near, said the Lord, and I healed him.

57:20 Impii autem quasi mare fervens, quod quiescere non potest, et redundant fluctus ejus in conculcationem et lutum.

57:20 But the wicked are like the raging sea, which cannot rest, and the waves thereof cast up dirt and mire.

57:21 Non est pax impiis, dicit Dominus Deus.

57:21 There is no peace to the wicked, saith the Lord God.

Chapter 58

58:1 Clama, ne cesses, quasi tuba exalta vocem tuam, et annuntia populo meo scelera eorum, et domui Jacob peccata eorum.

58:1 Cry, cease not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet, and shew my people their wicked doings, and the house of Jacob their sins.

58:2 Me etenim de die in diem quærunt, et scire vias meas volunt, quasi gens quæ justitiam fecerit, et judicium Dei sui non dereliquerit. Rogant me judicia justitiæ ; appropinquare Deo volunt.

58:2 For they seek me from day to day, and desire to know my ways, as a nation that hath done justice, and hath not forsaken the judgment of their God: they ask of me the judgments of justice: they are willing to approach to God.

58:3 Quare jejunavimus, et non aspexisti ; humiliavimus animas nostras, et nescisti ? Ecce in die jejunii vestri invenitur voluntas vestra, et omnes debitores vestros repetitis.

58:3 Why have we fasted, and thou hast not regarded: have we humbled our souls, and thou hast not taken notice? Behold in the day of your fast your own will is found, and you exact of all your debtors.

58:4 Ecce ad lites et contentiones jejunatis, et percutitis pugno impie. Nolite jejunare sicut usque ad hanc diem, ut audiatur in excelso clamor vester.

58:4 Behold you fast for debates and strife, and strike with the fist wickedly. Do not fast as you have done until this day, to make your cry to be heard on high.

58:5 Numquid tale est jejunium quod elegi, per diem affligere hominem animam suam ? numquid contorquere quasi circulum caput suum, et saccum et cinerem sternere ? numquid istud vocabis jejunium, et diem acceptabilem Domino ?

58:5 Is this such a fast as I have chosen: for a man to afflict his soul for a day? is this it, to wind his head about like a circle, and to spread sackcloth and ashes? wilt thou call this a fast, and a day acceptable to the Lord?

58:6 Nonne hoc est magis jejunium quod elegi ? Dissolve colligationes impietatis, solve fasciculos deprimentes, dimitte eos qui confracti sunt liberos, et omne onus dirumpe ;

58:6 Is not this rather the fast that I have chosen? loose the bands of wickedness, undo the bundles that oppress, let them that are broken go free, and break asunder every burden.

58:7 frange esurienti panem tuum, et egenos vagosque induc in domum tuam ; cum videris nudum, operi eum, et carnem tuam ne despexeris.

58:7 Deal thy bread to the hungry, and bring the needy and the harbourless into thy house: when thou shalt see one naked, cover him, and despise not thy own flesh.

58:8 Tunc erumpet quasi mane lumen tuum ; et sanitas tua citius orietur, et anteibit faciem tuam justitia tua, et gloria Domini colliget te.

58:8 Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thy health shall speedily arise, and thy justice shall go before thy face, and the glory of the Lord shall gather thee up.

58:9 Tunc invocabis, et Dominus exaudiet ; clamabis, et dicet : Ecce adsum. Si abstuleris de medio tui catenam, et desieris extendere digitum et loqui quod non prodest ;

58:9 Then shalt thou call, and the Lord shall hear: thou shalt cry, and he shall say, Here I am. If thou wilt take away the chain out of the midst of thee, and cease to stretch out the finger, and to speak that which profiteth not.

58:10 cum effuderis esurienti animam tuam, et animam afflictam repleveris, orietur in tenebris lux tua, et tenebræ tuæ erunt sicut meridies.

58:10 When thou shalt pour out thy soul to the hungry, and shalt satisfy the afflicted soul, then shall thy light rise up in darkness, and thy darkness shall be as the noonday.

58:11 Et requiem tibi dabit Dominus semper, et implebit splendoribus animam tuam, et ossa tua liberabit ; et eris quasi hortus irriguus, et sicut fons aquarum cujus non deficient aquæ.

58:11 And the Lord will give thee rest continually, and will fill thy soul with brightness, and deliver thy bones, and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a fountain of water whose waters shall not fail.

58:12 Et ædificabuntur in te deserta sæculorum, fundamenta generationis et generationis suscitabis ; et vocaberis ædificator sepium, avertens semitas in quietem.

58:12 And the places that have been desolate for ages shall be built in thee: thou shalt raise up the foundation of generation and generation: and thou shalt be called the repairer of the fences, turning the paths into rest.

58:13 Si averteris a sabbato pedem tuum facere voluntatem tuam in die sancto meo, et vocaveris sabbatum delicatum, et sanctum Domini gloriosum, et glorificaveris eum dum non facis vias tuas, et non invenitur voluntas tua, ut loquaris sermonem :

58:13 If thou turn away thy foot from the sabbath, from doing thy own will in my holy day, and call the sabbath delightful, and the holy of the Lord glorious, and glorify him, while thou dost not thy own ways, and thy own will is not found, to speak a word:

58:14 tunc delectaberis super Domino, et sustollam te super altitudines terræ, et cibabo te hæreditate Jacob patris tui : os enim Domini locutum est.

58:14 Then shalt thou be delighted in the Lord, and I will lift thee up above the high places of the earth, and will feed thee with the inheritance of Jacob thy father. For the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it.

Chapter 59

59:1 Ecce non est abbreviata manus Domini, ut salvare nequeat, neque aggravata est auris ejus, ut non exaudiat.

59:1 Behold the hand of the Lord is not shortened that it cannot save, neither is his ear heavy that it cannot hear.

59:2 Sed iniquitates vestræ diviserunt inter vos et Deum vestrum ; et peccata vestra absconderunt faciem ejus a vobis, ne exaudiret.

59:2 But your iniquities have divided between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you that he should not hear.

59:3 Manus enim vestræ pollutæ sunt sanguine, et digiti vestri iniquitate ; labia vestra locuta sunt mendacium, et lingua vestra iniquitatem fatur.

59:3 For your hands are defiled with blood, and your fingers with iniquity: your lips have spoken lies, and your tongue uttereth iniquity.

59:4 Non est qui invocet justitiam, neque est qui judicet vere : sed confidunt in nihilo, et loquuntur vanitates ; conceperunt laborem, et pepererunt iniquitatem.

59:4 There is none that calleth upon justice, neither is there any one that judgeth truly: but they trust in a mere nothing, and speak vanities: they have conceived labour, and brought forth iniquity.

59:5 Ova aspidum ruperunt, et telas araneæ texuerunt. Qui comederit de ovis eorum, morietur ; et quod confotum est, erumpet in regulum.

59:5 They have broken the eggs of asps, and have woven the webs of spiders: he that shall eat of their eggs, shall die: and that which is brought out, shall be hatched into a basilisk.

59:6 Telæ eorum non erunt in vestimentum, neque operientur operibus suis ; opera eorum opera inutilia, et opus iniquitatis in manibus eorum.

59:6 Their webs shall not be for clothing, neither shall they cover themselves with their works: their works are unprofitable works, and the work of iniquity is in their hands.

59:7 Pedes eorum ad malum currunt, et festinant ut effundant sanguinem innocentem ; cogitationes eorum cogitationes inutiles : vastitas et contritio in viis eorum.

59:7 Their feet run to evil, and make haste to shed innocent blood: their thoughts are unprofitable thoughts: wasting and destruction are in their ways.

59:8 Viam pacis nescierunt, et non est judicium in gressibus eorum ; semitæ eorum incurvatæ sunt eis : omnis qui calcat in eis, ignorat pacem.

59:8 They have not known the way of peace, and there is no judgment in their steps: their paths are become crooked to them, every one that treadeth in them knoweth no peace.

59:9 Propter hoc elongatum est judicium a nobis, et non apprehendet nos justitia. Exspectavimus lucem, et ecce tenebræ ; splendorem, et in tenebris ambulavimus.

59:9 Therefore is judgment far from us, and justice shall not overtake us. We looked for light, and behold darkness: brightness, and we have walked in the dark.

59:10 Palpavimus sicut cæci parietem, et quasi absque oculis attrectavimus : impegimus meridie quasi in tenebris ; in caliginosis quasi mortui.

59:10 We have groped for the wall, and like the blind we have groped as if we had no eyes: we have stumbled at noonday as in darkness, we are in dark places, as dead men.

59:11 Rugiemus quasi ursi omnes, et quasi columbæ meditantes gememus : exspectavimus judicium, et non est ; salutem, et elongata est a nobis.

59:11 We shall roar all of us like bears, and shall lament as mournful doves. We have looked for judgment, and there is none: for salvation, and it is far from us.

59:12 Multiplicatæ sunt enim iniquitates nostræ coram te, et peccata nostra responderunt nobis, quia scelera nostra nobiscum et iniquitates nostras cognovimus.

59:12 For our iniquities are multiplied before thee, and our sins have testified against us: for our wicked doings are with us, and have known our iniquities:

59:13 Peccare et mentiri contra Dominum, et aversi sumus ne iremus post tergum Dei nostri, ut loqueremur calumniam et transgressionem ; concepimus et locuti sumus de corde verba mendacii.

59:13 In sinning and lying against the Lord: and we have turned away so that we went not after our God, but spoke calumny and transgression: we have conceived, and uttered from the heart, words of falsehood.

59:14 Et conversum est retrorsum judicium, et justitia longe stetit, quia corruit in platea veritas, et æquitas non potuit ingredi.

59:14 And judgment is turned away backward, and justice hath stood far off: because truth hath fallen down in the street, and equity could not come in.

59:15 Et facta est veritas in oblivionem, et qui recessit a malo, prædæ patuit. Et vidit Dominus, et malum apparuit in oculis ejus, quia non est judicium.

59:15 And truth hath been forgotten: and he that departed from evil, lay open to be a prey: and the Lord saw, and it appeared evil in his eyes, because there is no judgment.

59:16 Et vidit quia non est vir, et aporiatus est, quia non est qui occurrat ; et salvavit sibi brachium suum, et justitia ejus ipsa confirmavit eum.

59:16 And he saw that there is not a man: and he stood astonished, because there is none to oppose himself: and his own arm brought salvation to him, and his own justice supported him.

59:17 Indutus est justitia ut lorica, et galea salutis in capite ejus ; indutus est vestimentis ultionis, et opertus est quasi pallio zeli :

59:17 He put on justice as a breastplate, and a helmet of salvation upon his head: he put on the garments of vengeance, and was clad with zeal as with a cloak.

59:18 sicut ad vindictam quasi ad retributionem indignationis hostibus suis, et vicissitudinem inimicis suis ; insulis vicem reddet.

59:18 As unto revenge, as it were to repay wrath to his adversaries, and a reward to his enemies: he will repay the like to the islands.

59:19 Et timebunt qui ab occidente nomen Domini, et qui ab ortu solis gloriam ejus, cum venerit quasi fluvius violentus quem spiritus Domini cogit ;

59:19 And they from the west, shall fear the name of the Lord: and they from the rising of the sun, his glory when he shall come as a violent stream, which the spirit of the Lord driveth on:

59:20 et venerit Sion redemptor, et eis qui redeunt ab iniquitate in Jacob, dicit Dominus.

59:20 And there shall come a redeemer to Sion, and to them that return from iniquity in Jacob, saith the Lord.

59:21 Hoc fœdus meum cum eis, dicit Dominus : spiritus meus qui est in te, et verba mea quæ posui in ore tuo, non recedent de ore tuo, et de ore seminis tui, et de ore seminis seminis tui, dicit Dominus, amodo et usque in sempiternum.

59:21 This is my covenant with them, saith the Lord: My spirit that is in thee, and my words that I have put in thy mouth, shall not depart out of thy mouth, nor out of the mouth of thy seed, nor out of the mouth of thy seed's seed, saith the Lord, from henceforth and for ever.

Chapter 60

60:1 Surge, illuminare, Jerusalem, quia venit lumen tuum, et gloria Domini super te orta est.

60:1 Arise, be enlightened, O Jerusalem: for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee.

60:2 Quia ecce tenebræ operient terram, et caligo populos ; super te autem orietur Dominus, et gloria ejus in te videbitur.

60:2 For behold darkness shall cover the earth, and a mist the people: but the Lord shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee.

60:3 Et ambulabunt gentes in lumine tuo, et reges in splendore ortus tui.

60:3 And the Gentiles shall walk in thy light, and kings in the brightness of thy rising.

60:4 Leva in circuitu oculos tuos, et vide : omnes isti congregati sunt, venerunt tibi ; filii tui de longe venient et filiæ tuæ de latere surgent.

60:4 Lift up thy eyes round about, and see: all these are gathered together, they are come to thee: thy sons shall come from afar, and thy daughters shall rise up at thy side.

60:5 Tunc videbis, et afflues ; mirabitur et dilatabitur cor tuum : quando conversa fuerit ad te multitudo maris ; fortitudo gentium venerit tibi.

60:5 Then shalt thou see, and abound, and thy heart shall wonder and be enlarged, when the multitude of the sea shall be converted to thee, the strength of the Gentiles shall come to thee.

60:6 Inundatio camelorum operiet te, dromedarii Madian et Epha ; omnes de Saba venient, aurum et thus deferentes, et laudem Domino annuntiantes.

60:6 The multitude of camels shall cover thee, the dromedaries of Madian and Epha: all they from Saba shall come, bringing gold and frankincense: and shewing forth praise to the Lord.

60:7 Omne pecus Cedar congregabitur tibi ; arietes Nabaioth ministrabunt tibi : offerentur super placabili altari meo, et domum majestatis meæ glorificabo.

60:7 All the flocks of Cedar shall be gathered together unto thee, the rams of Nabaioth shall minister to thee: they shall be offered upon my acceptable altar, and I will glorify the house of my majesty.

60:8 Qui sunt isti qui ut nubes volant, et quasi columbæ ad fenestras suas ?

60:8 Who are these, that fly as clouds, and as doves to their windows?

60:9 Me enim insulæ exspectant, et naves maris in principio, ut adducam filios tuos de longe ; argentum eorum, et aurum eorum cum eis, nomini Domini Dei tui, et Sancto Israël, quia glorificavit te.

60:9 For, the islands wait for me, and the ships of the sea in the beginning: that I may bring thy sons from afar: their silver, and their gold with them, to the name of the Lord thy God, and to the Holy One of Israel, because he hath glorified thee.

60:10 Et ædificabunt filii peregrinorum muros tuos, et reges eorum ministrabunt tibi ; in indignatione enim mea percussi te, et in reconciliatione mea misertus sum tui.

60:10 And the children of strangers shall build up thy walls, and their kings shall minister to thee: for in my wrath have I struck thee, and in my reconciliation have I had mercy upon thee.

60:11 Et aperientur portæ tuæ jugiter ; die ac nocte non claudentur, ut afferatur ad te fortitudo gentium, et reges earum adducantur.

60:11 And thy gates shall be open continually: they shall not be shut day nor night, that the strength of the Gentiles may be brought to thee, and their kings may be brought.

60:12 Gens enim et regnum quod non servierit tibi peribit, et gentes solitudine vastabuntur.

60:12 For the nation and the kingdom that will not serve thee, shall perish: and the Gentiles shall be wasted with desolation.

60:13 Gloria Libani ad te veniet, abies, et buxus, et pinus simul ad ornandum locum sanctificationis meæ ; et locum pedum meorum glorificabo.

60:13 The glory of Libanus shall come to thee, the fir tree, and the box tree, and the pine tree together, to beautify the place of my sanctuary: and I will glorify the place of my feet.

60:14 Et venient ad te curvi filii eorum qui humiliaverunt te, et adorabunt vestigia pedum tuorum omnes qui detrahebant tibi : et vocabunt te civitatem Domini, Sion Sancti Israël.

60:14 And the children of them that afflict thee, shall come bowing down to thee, and all that slandered thee shall worship the steps of thy feet, and shall call thee the city of the Lord, the Sion of the Holy One of Israel.

60:15 Pro eo quod fuisti derelicta et odio habita, et non erat qui per te transiret : ponam te in superbiam sæculorum, gaudium in generationem et generationem :

60:15 Because thou wast forsaken, and hated, and there was none that passed through thee, I will make thee to be an everlasting glory, a joy unto generation and generation:

60:16 et suges lac gentium, et mamilla regum lactaberis ; et scies quia ego Dominus salvans te, et redemptor tuus, Fortis Jacob.

60:16 And thou shalt suck the milk of the Gentiles, and thou shalt be nursed with the breasts of kings: and thou shalt know that I am the Lord thy Saviour, and thy Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.

60:17 Pro ære afferam aurum, et pro ferro afferam argentum, et pro lignis æs, et pro lapidibus ferrum : et ponam visitationem tuam pacem, et præpositos tuos justitiam.

60:17 For brass I will bring gold, and for iron I will bring silver: and for wood brass, and for stones iron: and I will make thy visitation peace, and thy overseers justice.

60:18 Non audietur ultra iniquitas in terra tua ; vastitas et contritio in terminis tuis : et occupabit salus muros tuos, et portas tuas laudatio.

60:18 Iniquity shall no more be heard in thy land, wasting nor destruction in thy borders, and salvation shall possess thy walls, and praise thy gates.

60:19 Non erit tibi amplius sol ad lucendum per diem, nec splendor lunæ illuminabit te : sed erit tibi Dominus in lucem sempiternam, et Deus tuus in gloriam tuam.

60:19 Thou shalt no more have the sun for thy light by day, neither shall the brightness of the moon enlighten thee: but the Lord shall be unto thee for an everlasting light, and thy God for thy glory.

60:20 Non occidet ultra sol tuus, et luna tua non minuetur, quia erit tibi Dominus in lucem sempiternam, et complebuntur dies luctus tui.

60:20 Thy sun shall go down no more, and thy moon shall not decrease: for the Lord shall be unto thee for an everlasting light, and the days of thy mourning shall be ended.

60:21 Populus autem tuus omnes justi ; in perpetuum hæreditabunt terram : germen plantationis meæ, opus manus meæ ad glorificandum.

60:21 And thy people shall be all just, they shall inherit the land for ever, the branch of my planting, the work of my hand to glorify me.

60:22 Minimus erit in mille, et parvulus in gentem fortissimam. Ego Dominus in tempore ejus subito faciam istud.

60:22 The least shall become a thousand, and a little one a most strong nation: I the Lord will suddenly do this thing in its time.

Chapter 61

61:1 Spiritus Domini super me, eo quod unxerit Dominus me ; ad annuntiandum mansuetis misit me, ut mederer contritis corde, et prædicarem captivis indulgentiam, et clausis apertionem ;

61:1 The spirit of the Lord is upon me, because the Lord hath anointed me: he hath sent me to preach to the meek, to heal the contrite of heart, and to preach a release to the captives, and deliverance to them that are shut up.

61:2 ut prædicarem annum placabilem Domino, et diem ultionis Deo nostro ; ut consolarer omnes lugentes,

61:2 To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord, and the day of vengeance of our God: to comfort all that mourn:

61:3 ut ponerem lugentibus Sion, et darem eis coronam pro cinere, oleum gaudii pro luctu, pallium laudis pro spiritu mœroris ; et vocabuntur in ea fortes justitiæ, plantatio Domini ad glorificandum.

61:3 To appoint to the mourners of Sion, and to give them a crown for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, a garment of praise for the spirit of grief: and they shall be called in it the mighty ones of justice, the planting of the Lord to glorify him.

61:4 Et ædificabunt deserta a sæculo, et ruinas antiquas erigent, et instaurabunt civitates desertas, dissipatas in generationem et generationem.

61:4 And they shall build the places that have been waste from of old, and shall raise up ancient ruins, and shall repair the desolate cities, that were destroyed for generation and generation.

61:5 Et stabunt alieni, et pascent pecora vestra, et filii peregrinorum agricolæ et vinitores vestri erunt.

61:5 And strangers shall stand and shall feed your flocks: and the sons of strangers shall be your husbandman, and the dressers of your vines.

61:6 Vos autem sacerdotes Domini vocabimini : Ministri Dei nostri, dicetur vobis, fortitudinem gentium comedetis, et in gloria earum superbietis.

61:6 But you shall be called the priests of the Lord: to you it shall be said: Ye ministers of our God: you shall eat the riches of the Gentiles, and you shall pride yourselves in their glory.

61:7 Pro confusione vestra duplici et rubore, laudabunt partem suam ; propter hoc in terra sua duplicia possidebunt, lætitia sempiterna erit eis.

61:7 For your double confusion and shame, they shall praise their part: therefore shall they receive double in their land, everlasting joy shall be unto them.

61:8 Quia ego Dominus diligens judicium, et odio habens rapinam in holocausto ; et dabo opus eorum in veritate, et fœdus perpetuum feriam eis.

61:8 For I am the Lord that love judgment, and hate robbery in a holocaust: and I will make their work in truth, and I will make a perpetual covenant with them.

61:9 Et scient in gentibus semen eorum, et germen eorum in medio populorum ; omnes qui viderint eos cognoscent illos, quia isti sunt semen cui benedixit Dominus.

61:9 And they shall know their seed among the Gentiles, and their offspring in the midst of peoples: all that shall see them, shall know them, that these are the seed which the Lord hath blessed.

61:10 Gaudens gaudebo in Domino, et exsultabit anima mea in Deo meo, quia induit me vestimentis salutis, et indumento justitiæ circumdedit me, quasi sponsum decoratum corona, et quasi sponsam ornatam monilibus suis.

61:10 I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, and my soul shall be joyful in my God: for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation: and with the robe of justice he hath covered me, as a bridegroom decked with a crown, and as a bride adorned with her jewels.

61:11 Sicut enim terra profert germen suum, et sicut hortus semen suum germinat, sic Dominus Deus germinabit justitiam et laudem coram universis gentibus.

61:11 For as the earth bringeth forth her bud, and as the garden causeth her seed to shoot forth: so shall the Lord God make justice to spring forth, and praise before all the nations.

Chapter 62

62:1 Propter Sion non tacebo, et propter Jerusalem non quiescam, donec egrediatur ut splendor justus ejus, et salvator ejus ut lampas accendatur.

62:1 For Sion's sake I will not hold my peace, and for the sake of Jerusalem, I will not rest till her just one come forth as brightness, and her saviour be lighted as a lamp.

62:2 Et videbunt gentes justum tuum, et cuncti reges inclytum tuum ; et vocabitur tibi nomen novum, quod os Domini nominabit.

62:2 And the Gentiles shall see thy just one, and all kings thy glorious one: and thou shalt be called by a new name, which the mouth of the Lord shall name.

62:3 Et eris corona gloriæ in manu Domini, et diadema regni in manu Dei tui.

62:3 And thou shalt be a crown of glory in the hand of the Lord, and a royal diadem in the hand of thy God.

62:4 Non vocaberis ultra Derelicta, et terra tua non vocabitur amplius Desolata ; sed vocaberis, Voluntas mea in ea, et terra tua Inhabitata, quia complacuit Domino in te, et terra tua inhabitabitur.

62:4 Thou shalt no more be called Forsaken: and thy land shall no more be called Desolate: but thou shalt be called My pleasure in her, and thy land inhabited. Because the Lord hath been well pleased with thee: and thy land shall be inhabited.

62:5 Habitabit enim juvenis cum virgine, et habitabunt in te filii tui ; et gaudebit sponsus super sponsam, et gaudebit super te Deus tuus.

62:5 For the young man shall dwell with the virgin, and thy children shall dwell in thee. And the bridegroom shall rejoice over the bride, and thy God shall rejoice over thee.

62:6 Super muros tuos, Jerusalem, constitui custodes ; tota die et tota nocte in perpetuum non tacebunt. Qui reminiscimini Domini, ne taceatis,

62:6 Upon thy walls, O Jerusalem, I have appointed watchmen all the day, and all the night, they shall never hold their peace. You that are mindful of the Lord, hold not your peace,

62:7 et ne detis silentium ei, donec stabiliat et donec ponat Jerusalem laudem in terra.

62:7 And give him no silence till he establish, and till he make Jerusalem a praise in the earth.

62:8 Juravit Dominus in dextera sua, et in brachio fortitudinis suæ : Si dedero triticum tuum ultra cibum inimicis tuis ; et si biberint filii alieni vinum tuum in quo laborasti.

62:8 The Lord hath sworn by his right hand, and by the arm of his strength: Surely I will no more give thy corn to be meat for thy enemies: and the sons of the strangers shall not drink thy wine, for which thou hast laboured.

62:9 Quia qui congregant illud, comedent, et laudabunt Dominum ; et qui comportant illud, bibent in atriis sanctis meis.

62:9 For they that gather it, shall eat it, and shall praise the Lord: and they that bring it together, shall drink it in my holy courts.

62:10 Transite, transite per portas, præparate viam populo : planum facite iter, eligite lapides, et elevate signum ad populos.

62:10 Go through, go through the gates, prepare the way for the people, make the road plain, pick out the stones, and lift up the standard to the people.

62:11 Ecce Dominus auditum fecit in extremis terræ : Dicite filiæ Sion : Ecce Salvator tuus venit ; ecce merces ejus cum eo, et opus ejus coram illo.

62:11 Behold the Lord hath made it to be heard in the ends of the earth, tell the daughter of Sion: Behold thy Saviour cometh: behold his reward is with him, and his work before him.

62:12 Et vocabunt eos, Populus sanctus, redempti a Domino ; tu autem vocaberis, Quæsita civitas, et non Derelicta.

62:12 And they shall call them, The holy people, the redeemed of the Lord. But thou shalt be called: A city sought after, and not forsaken.

Chapter 63

63:1 Quis est iste, qui venit de Edom, tinctis vestibus de Bosra ? iste formosus in stola sua, gradiens in multitudine fortitudinis suæ ? Ego qui loquor justitiam, et propugnator sum ad salvandum.

63:1 Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bosra, this beautiful one in his robe, walking in the greatness of his strength. I, that speak justice, and am a defender to save.

63:2 Quare ergo rubrum est indumentum tuum, et vestimenta tua sicut calcantium in torculari ?

63:2 Why then is thy apparel red, and thy garments like theirs that tread in the winepress?

63:3 Torcular calcavi solus, et de gentibus non est vir mecum ; calcavi eos in furore meo, et conculcavi eos in ira mea : et aspersus est sanguis eorum super vestimenta mea, et omnia indumenta mea inquinavi.

63:3 I have trodden the winepress alone, and of the Gentiles there is not a man with me: I have trampled on them in my indignation, and have trodden them down in my wrath, and their blood is sprinkled upon my garments, and I have stained all my apparel.

63:4 Dies enim ultionis in corde meo ; annus redemptionis meæ venit.

63:4 For the day of vengeance is in my heart, the year of my redemption is come.

63:5 Circumspexi, et non erat auxiliator ; quæsivi, et non fuit qui adjuvaret : et salvavit mihi brachium meum, et indignatio mea ipsa auxiliata est mihi.

63:5 I looked about, and there was none to help: I sought, and there was none to give aid: and my own arm hath saved for me, and my indignation itself hath helped me.

63:6 Et conculcavi populos in furore meo, et inebriavi eos in indignatione mea, et detraxi in terram virtutem eorum.

63:6 And I have trodden down the people in my wrath, and have made them drunk in my indignation, and have brought down their strength to the earth.

63:7 Miserationum Domini recordabor ; laudem Domini super omnibus quæ reddidit nobis Dominus, et super multitudinem bonorum domui Israël, quæ largitus est eis secundum indulgentiam suam, et secundum multitudinem misericordiarum suarum.

63:7 I will remember the tender mercies of the Lord, the praise of the Lord for all the things that the Lord hath bestowed upon us, and for the multitude of his good things to the house of Israel, which he hath given them according to his kindness, and according to the multitude of his mercies.

63:8 Et dixit : Verumtamen populus meus est, filii non negantes ; et factus est eis salvator.

63:8 And he said: Surely they are my people, children that will not deny: so he became their saviour.

63:9 In omni tribulatione eorum non est tribulatus, et angelus faciei ejus salvavit eos : in dilectione sua et in indulgentia sua ipse redemit eos, et portavit eos, et elevavit eos cunctis diebus sæculi.

63:9 In all their affliction he was not troubled, and the angel of his presence saved them: in his love, and in his mercy he redeemed them, and he carried them and lifted them up all the days of old.

63:10 Ipsi autem ad iracundiam provocaverunt, et afflixerunt spiritum Sancti ejus : et conversus est eis in inimicum, et ipse debellavit eos.

63:10 But they provoked to wrath, and afflicted the spirit of his Holy One: and he was turned to be their enemy, and he fought against them.

63:11 Et recordatus est dierum sæculi Moysi, et populi sui. Ubi est qui eduxit eos de mari cum pastoribus gregis sui ? Ubi est qui posuit in medio ejus spiritum Sancti sui ;

63:11 And he remembered the days of old of Moses, and of his people: Where is he that brought them up out of the sea, with the shepherds of his flock? where is he that put in the midst of them the spirit of his Holy One?

63:12 qui eduxit ad dexteram Moysen, brachio majestatis suæ ; qui scidit aquas ante eos, ut faceret sibi nomen sempiternum ;

63:12 He that brought out Moses by the right hand, by the arm of his majesty: that divided the waters before them, to make himself an everlasting name.

63:13 qui eduxit eos per abyssos, quasi equum in deserto non impingentem ?

63:13 He that led them out through the deep, as a horse in the wilderness that stumbleth not.

63:14 Quasi animal in campo descendens, spiritus Domini ductor ejus fuit. Sic adduxisti populum tuum, ut faceres tibi nomen gloriæ.

63:14 As a beast that goeth down in the field, the spirit of the Lord was their leader: so didst thou lead thy people to make thyself a glorious name.

63:15 Attende de cælo, et vide de habitaculo sancto tuo, et gloriæ tuæ. Ubi est zelus tuus, et fortitudo tua, multitudo viscerum tuorum et miserationum tuarum ? Super me continuerunt se.

63:15 Look down from heaven, and behold from thy holy habitation and the place of thy glory: where is thy zeal, and thy strength, the multitude of thy bowels, and of thy mercies? they have held back themselves from me.

63:16 Tu enim pater noster : et Abraham nescivit nos, et Israël ignoravit nos : tu, Domine, pater noster, redemptor noster, a sæculo nomen tuum.

63:16 For thou art our father, and Abraham hath not known us, and Israel hath been ignorant of us: thou, O Lord, art our father, our redeemer, from everlasting is thy name.

63:17 Quare errare nos fecisti, Domine, de viis tuis ; indurasti cor nostrum ne timeremus te ? Convertere propter servos tuos, tribus hæreditatis tuæ.

63:17 Why hast thou made us to err, O Lord, from thy ways: why hast thou hardened our heart, that we should not fear thee? return for the sake of thy servants, the tribes of thy inheritance.

63:18 Quasi nihilum possederunt populum sanctum tuum : hostes nostri conculcaverunt sanctificationem tuam.

63:18 They have possessed thy holy people as nothing: our enemies have trodden down thy sanctuary.

63:19 Facti sumus quasi in principio, cum non dominareris nostri, neque invocaretur nomen tuum super nos.

63:19 We are become as in the beginning, when thou didst not rule over us, and when we were not called by thy name.

Chapter 64

64:1 Utinam dirumperes cælos, et descenderes ; a facie tua montes defluerent ;

64:1 O that thou wouldst rend the heavens, and wouldst come down: the mountains would melt away at thy presence.

64:2 sicut exustio ignis tabescerent, aquæ arderent igni : ut notum fieret nomen tuum inimicis tuis ; a facie tua gentes turbarentur.

64:2 They would melt as at the burning of fire, the waters would burn with fire, that thy name might be made known to thy enemies: that the nations might tremble at thy presence.

64:3 Cum feceris mirabilia, non sustinebimus ; descendisti, et a facie tua montes defluxerunt.

64:3 When thou shalt do wonderful things, we shall not bear them: thou didst come down, and at thy presence the mountains melted away.

64:4 A sæculo non audierunt, neque auribus perceperunt ; oculus non vidit, Deus, absque te, quæ præparasti exspectantibus te.

64:4 From the beginning of the world they have not heard, nor perceived with the ears: the eye hath not seen, O God, besides thee, what things thou hast prepared for them that wait for thee.

64:5 Occurristi lætanti, et facienti justitiam ; in viis tuis recordabuntur tui. Ecce tu iratus es, et peccavimus ; in ipsis fuimus semper, et salvabimur.

64:5 Thou hast met him that rejoiceth, and doth justice: in thy ways they shall remember thee: behold thou art angry, and we have sinned: in them we have been always, and we shall be saved.

64:6 Et facti sumus ut immundus omnes nos, et quasi pannus menstruatæ universæ justitiæ nostræ ; et cecidimus quasi folium universi, et iniquitates nostræ quasi ventus abstulerunt nos.

64:6 And we are all become as one unclean, and all our justices as the rag of a menstruous woman: and we have all fallen as a leaf, and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.

64:7 Non est qui invocet nomen tuum ; qui consurgat, et teneat te. Abscondisti faciem tuam a nobis, et allisisti nos in manu iniquitatis nostræ.

64:7 There is none that calleth upon thy name: that riseth up, and taketh hold of thee: thou hast hid thy face from us, and hast crushed us in the hand of our iniquity.

64:8 Et nunc, Domine, pater noster es tu, nos vero lutum ; et fictor noster tu, et opera manuum tuarum omnes nos.

64:8 And now, O Lord, thou art our father, and we are clay: and thou art our maker, and we all are the works of thy hands.

64:9 Ne irascaris, Domine, satis, et ne ultra memineris iniquitatis nostræ ; ecce, respice, populus tuus omnes nos.

64:9 Be not very angry, O Lord, and remember no longer our iniquity: behold, see we are all thy people.

64:10 Civitas Sancti tui facta est deserta, Sion deserta facta est, Jerusalem desolata est.

64:10 The city of thy sanctuary is become a desert, Sion is made a desert, Jerusalem is desolate.

64:11 Domus sanctificationis nostræ et gloriæ nostræ, ubi laudaverunt te patres nostri, facta est in exustionem ignis, et omnia desiderabilia nostra versa sunt in ruinas.

64:11 The house of our holiness, and of our glory, where our fathers praised thee, is burnt with fire, and all our lovely things are turned into ruins.

64:12 Numquid super his continebis te, Domine ; tacebis, et affliges nos vehementer ?

64:12 Wilt thou refrain thyself, O Lord, upon these things, wilt thou hold thy peace, and afflict us vehemently?

Chapter 65

65:1 Quæsierunt me qui ante non interrogabant ; invenerunt qui non quæsierunt me. Dixi : Ecce ego, ecce ego, ad gentem quæ non invocabat nomen meum.

65:1 They have sought me that before asked not for me, they have found me that sought me not. I said: Behold me, behold me, to a nation that did not call upon my name.

65:2 Expandi manus meas tota die ad populum incredulum, qui graditur in via non bona post cogitationes suas.

65:2 I have spread forth my hands all the day to an unbelieving people, who walk in a way that is not good after their own thoughts.

65:3 Populus qui ad iracundiam provocat me ante faciem meam semper ; qui immolant in hortis, et sacrificant super lateres ;

65:3 A people that continually provoke me to anger before my face, that immolate in gardens, and sacrifice upon bricks.

65:4 qui habitant in sepulchris, et in delubris idolorum dormiunt ; qui comedunt carnem suillam, et jus profanum in vasis eorum ;

65:4 That dwell in sepulchres, and sleep in the temple of idols: that eat swine's flesh, and profane broth is in their vessels.

65:5 qui dicunt : Recede a me, non appropinques mihi, quia immundus es. Isti fumus erunt in furore meo, ignis ardens tota die.

65:5 That say: Depart from me, come not near me, because thou art unclean: these shall be smoke in my anger, a fire burning all the day.

65:6 Ecce scriptum est coram me : Non tacebo, sed reddam, et retribuam in sinum eorum.

65:6 Behold it is written before me: I will not be silent, but I will render and repay into their bosom.

65:7 Iniquitates vestras, et iniquitates patrum vestrorum simul, dicit Dominus ; qui sacrificaverunt super montes, et super colles exprobraverunt mihi ; et remetiar opus eorum primum in sinu eorum.

65:7 Your iniquities, and the iniquities of your fathers together, saith the Lord, who have sacrificed upon the mountains, and have reproached me upon the hills; and I will measure back their first work in their bosom.

65:8 Hæc dicit Dominus : Quomodo si inveniatur granum in botro, et dicatur : Ne dissipes illud, quoniam benedictio est : sic faciam propter servos meos, ut non disperdam totum.

65:8 Thus saith the Lord: As if a grain be found in a cluster, and it be said: Destroy it not, because it is a blessing: so will I do for the sake of my servants, that I may not destroy the whole.

65:9 Et educam de Jacob semen, et de Juda possidentem montes meos ; et hæreditabunt eam electi mei, et servi mei habitabunt ibi.

65:9 And I will bring forth a seed out of Jacob, and out of Juda a possessor of my mountains: and my elect shall inherit it, and my servants shall dwell there.

65:10 Et erunt campestria in caulas gregum, et vallis Achor in cubile armentorum, populo meo qui requisierunt me.

65:10 And the plains shall be turned to folds of flocks, and the valley of Achor into a place for the herds to lie down in, for my people that have sought me.

65:11 Et vos qui dereliquistis Dominum, qui obliti estis montem sanctum meum, qui ponitis fortunæ mensam, et libatis super eam :

65:11 And you, that have forsaken the Lord, that have forgotten my holy mount, that set a table for fortune, and offer libations upon it,

65:12 numerabo vos in gladio, et omnes in cæde corruetis : pro eo quod vocavi, et non respondistis ; locutus sum, et non audistis ; et faciebatis malum in oculis meis, et quæ nolui elegistis.

65:12 I will number you in the sword, and you shall all fall by slaughter: because I called and you did not answer: I spoke, and you did not hear: and you did evil in my eyes, and you have chosen the things that displease me.

65:13 Propter hoc hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Ecce servi mei comedent, et vos esurietis ; ecce servi mei bibent, et vos sitietis ;

65:13 Therefore thus saith the Lord God: Behold my servants shall eat, and you shall be hungry: behold my servants shall drink, and you shall be thirsty.

65:14 ecce servi mei lætabuntur, et vos confundemini ; ecce servi mei laudabunt præ exsultatione cordis, et vos clamabitis præ dolore cordis, et præ contritione spiritus ululabitis,

65:14 Behold my servants shall rejoice, and you shall be confounded: behold my servants shall praise for joyfulness of heart, and you shall cry for sorrow of heart, and shall howl for grief of spirit.

65:15 et dimittetis nomen vestrum in juramentum electis meis ; et interficiet te Dominus Deus, et servos suos vocabit nomine alio :

65:15 And you shall leave your name for an execration to my elect: and the Lord God shall slay thee, and call his servants by another name.

65:16 in quo qui benedictus est super terram benedicetur in Deo, amen, et qui jurat in terra jurabit in Deo, amen : quia oblivioni traditæ sunt angustiæ priores, et quia absconditæ sunt ab oculis meis.

65:16 In which he that is blessed upon the earth, shall be blessed in God, amen: and he that sweareth in the earth, shall swear by God, amen: because the former distresses are forgotten, and because they are hid from my eyes.

65:17 Ecce enim ego creo cælos novos, et terram novam ; et non erunt in memoria priora, et non ascendent super cor.

65:17 For behold I create new heavens, and a new earth: and the former things shall not be in remembrance, and they shall not come upon the heart.

65:18 Sed gaudebitis et exsultabitis usque in sempiternum in his quæ ego creo : quia ecce ego creo Jerusalem exsultationem, et populum ejus gaudium.

65:18 But you shall be glad and rejoice for ever in these things, which I create: for behold I create Jerusalem a rejoicing, and the people thereof joy.

65:19 Et exsultabo in Jerusalem, et gaudebo in populo meo, et non audietur in eo ultra vox fletus et vox clamoris.

65:19 And I will rejoice in Jerusalem, and joy in my people, and the voice of weeping shall no more be heard in her, nor the voice of crying.

65:20 Non erit ibi amplius infans dierum, et senex qui non impleat dies suos, quoniam puer centum annorum morietur, et peccator centum annorum maledictus erit.

65:20 There shall no more be an infant of days there, nor an old man that shall not fill up his days: for the child shall die a hundred years old, and the sinner being a hundred years old shall be accursed.

65:21 Et ædificabunt domos, et habitabunt ; et plantabunt vineas, et comedent fructus earum.

65:21 And they shall build houses, and inhabit them; and they shall plant vineyards, and eat the fruits of them.

65:22 Non ædificabunt, et alius habitabit ; non plantabunt, et alius comedet : secundum enim dies ligni erunt dies populi mei, et opera manuum eorum inveterabunt.

65:22 They shall not build, and another inhabit; they shall not plant, and another eat: for as the days of a tree, so shall be the days of my people, and the works of their hands shall be of long continuance.

65:23 Electi mei non laborabunt frustra, neque generabunt in conturbatione, quia semen benedictorum Domini est, et nepotes eorum cum eis.

65:23 My elect shall not labour in vain, nor bring forth in trouble; for they are the seed of the blessed of the Lord, and their posterity with them.

65:24 Eritque antequam clament, ego exaudiam ; adhuc illis loquentibus, ego audiam.

65:24 And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will hear; as they are yet speaking, I will hear.

65:25 Lupus et agnus pascentur simul, leo et bos comedent paleas, et serpenti pulvis panis ejus. Non nocebunt, neque occident in omni monte sancto meo, dicit Dominus.

65:25 The wolf and the lamb shall feed together; the lion and the ox shall eat straw; and dust shall be the serpent's food: they shall not hurt nor kill in all my holy mountain, saith the Lord.

Chapter 66

66:1 Hæc dicit Dominus : Cælum sedes mea, terra autem scabellum pedum meorum. Quæ est ista domus quam ædificabitis mihi ? et quis est iste locus quietis meæ ?

66:1 Thus saith the Lord: Heaven is my throne, and the earth my footstool: what is this house that you will build to me? and what is this place of my rest?

66:2 Omnia hæc manus mea fecit, et facta sunt universa ista, dicit Dominus ; ad quem autem respiciam, nisi ad pauperculum, et contritum spiritu, et trementem sermones meos ?

66:2 My hand made all these things, and all these things were made, saith the Lord. But to whom shall I have respect, but to him that is poor and little, and of a contrite spirit, and that trembleth at my words?

66:3 Qui immolat bovem, quasi qui interficiat virum ; qui mactat pecus, quasi qui excerebret canem ; qui offert oblationem, quasi qui sanguinem suillum offerat ; qui recordatur thuris, quasi qui benedicat idolo. Hæc omnia elegerunt in viis suis, et in abominationibus suis anima eorum delectata est.

66:3 He that sacrificeth an ox, is as if he slew a man: he that killeth a sheep in sacrifice, as if he should brain a dog: he that offereth an oblation, as if he should offer swine's blood; he that remembereth incense, as if he should bless an idol. All these things have they chosen in their ways, and their soul is delighted in their abominations.

66:4 Unde et ego eligam illusiones eorum, et quæ timebant adducam eis ; quia vocavi, et non erat qui responderet ; locutus sum, et non audierunt ; feceruntque malum in oculis meis, et quæ nolui elegerunt.

66:4 Wherefore I also will choose their mockeries, and will bring upon them the things they feared: because I called, and there was none that would answer; I have spoken, and they heard not; and they have done evil in my eyes, and have chosen the things that displease me.

66:5 Audite verbum Domini, qui tremitis ad verbum ejus. Dixerunt fratres vestri odientes vos, et abjicientes propter nomen meum : Glorificetur Dominus, et videbimus in lætitia vestra ; ipsi autem confundentur.

66:5 Hear the word of the Lord, you that tremble at his word: Your brethren that hate you, and cast you out for my name's sake, have said: Let the Lord be glorified, and we shall see in your joy: but they shall be confounded.

66:6 Vox populi de civitate, vox de templo, vox Domini reddentis retributionem inimicis suis.

66:6 A voice of the people from the city, a voice from the temple, the voice of the Lord that rendereth recompense to his enemies.

66:7 Antequam parturiret, peperit ; antequam veniret partus ejus, peperit masculum.

66:7 Before she was in labour, she brought forth; before her time came to be delivered, she brought forth a man child.

66:8 Quis audivit umquam tale ? et quis vidit huic simile ? numquid parturiet terra in die una, aut parietur gens simul, quia parturivit et peperit Sion filios suos ?

66:8 Who hath ever heard such a thing? and who hath seen the like to this? shall the earth bring forth in one day? or shall a nation be brought forth at once, because Sion hath been in labour, and hath brought forth her children?

66:9 Numquid ego qui alios parere facio, ipse non pariam ? dicit Dominus. Si ego, qui generationem ceteris tribuo, sterilis ero ? ait Dominus Deus tuus.

66:9 Shall not I that make others to bring forth children, myself bring forth, saith the Lord? shall I, that give generation to others, be barren, saith the Lord thy God?

66:10 Lætamini cum Jerusalem et exsultate in ea, omnes qui diligitis eam ; gaudete cum ea gaudio, universi qui lugetis super eam :

66:10 Rejoice with Jerusalem, and be glad with her, all you that love her: rejoice for joy with her, all you that mourn for her.

66:11 ut sugatis et repleamini ab ubere consolationis ejus ; ut mulgeatis et deliciis affluatis ab omnimoda gloria ejus.

66:11 That you may suck, and be filled with the breasts of her consolations: that you may milk out, and flow with delights, from the abundance of her glory.

66:12 Quia hæc dicit Dominus : Ecce ego declinabo super eam quasi fluvium pacis, et quasi torrentem inundantem gloriam gentium, quam sugetis : ad ubera portabimini, et super genua blandientur vobis.

66:12 For thus saith the Lord: Behold I will bring upon her as it were a river of peace, and as an overflowing torrent the glory of the Gentiles, which you shall suck; you shall be carried at the breasts, and upon the knees they shall caress you.

66:13 Quomodo si cui mater blandiatur, ita ego consolabor vos, et in Jerusalem consolabimini.

66:13 As one whom the mother caresseth, so will I comfort you, and you shall be comforted in Jerusalem.

66:14 Videbitis, et gaudebit cor vestrum, et ossa vestra quasi herba germinabunt : et cognoscetur manus Domini servis ejus, et indignabitur inimicis suis.

66:14 You shall see and your heart shall rejoice, and your bones shall flourish like an herb, and the hand of the Lord shall be known to his servants, and he shall be angry with his enemies.

66:15 Quia ecce Dominus in igne veniet, et quasi turbo quadrigæ ejus, reddere in indignatione furorem suum et increpationem suam in flamma ignis :

66:15 For behold the Lord will come with fire, and his chariots are like a whirlwind, to render his wrath in indignation, and his rebuke with flames of fire.

66:16 quia in igne Dominus dijudicabit, et in gladio suo ad omnem carnem ; et multiplicabuntur interfecti a Domino,

66:16 For the Lord shall judge by fire, and by his sword unto all flesh, and the slain of the Lord shall be many.

66:17 qui sanctificabantur et mundos se putabant in hortis post januam intrinsecus, qui comedebant carnem suillam, et abominationem et murem : simul consumentur, dicit Dominus.

66:17 They that were sanctified, thought themselves clean in the gardens behind the gate within, they that did eat swine's flesh, and the abomination, and the mouse: they shall be consumed together, saith the Lord.

66:18 Ego autem opera eorum et cogitationes eorum venio ut congregem, cum omnibus gentibus et linguis : et venient, et videbunt gloriam meam.

66:18 But I know their works, and their thoughts: I come that I may gather them together with all nations and tongues: and they shall come and shall see my glory.

66:19 Et ponam in eis signum, et mittam ex eis qui salvati fuerint, ad gentes in mare, in Africam, et Lydiam, tendentes sagittam ; in Italiam et Græciam, ad insulas longe, ad eos qui non audierunt de me, et non viderunt gloriam meam. Et annuntiabunt gloriam meam gentibus ;

66:19 And I will set a sign among them, and I will send of them that shall be saved, to the Gentiles into the sea, into Africa, and Lydia them that draw the bow: into Italy, and Greece, to the islands afar off, to them that have not heard of me, and have not seen my glory. And they shall declare my glory to the Gentiles:

66:20 et adducent omnes fratres vestros de cunctis gentibus donum Domino, in equis, et in quadrigis, et in lecticis, et in mulis, et in carrucis, ad montem sanctum meum Jerusalem, dicit Dominus : quomodo si inferant filii Israël munus in vase mundo in domum Domini.

66:20 And they shall bring all your brethren out of all nations for a gift to the Lord, upon horses, and in chariots, and in litters, and on mules, and in coaches, to my holy mountain Jerusalem, saith the Lord, as if the children of Israel should bring an offering in a clean vessel into the house of the Lord.

66:21 Et assumam ex eis in sacerdotes et Levitas, dicit Dominus.

66:21 And I will take of them to be priests, and Levites, saith the Lord.

66:22 Quia sicut cæli novi et terra nova, quæ ego facio stare coram me, dicit Dominus, sic stabit semen vestrum et nomen vestrum.

66:22 For as the new heavens, and the new earth, which I will make to stand before me, saith the Lord: so shall your seed stand, and your name.

66:23 Et erit mensis ex mense, et sabbatum ex sabbato : veniet omnis caro ut adoret coram facie mea, dicit Dominus.

66:23 And there shall be month after month, and sabbath after sabbath: and all flesh shall come to adore before my face, saith the Lord.

66:24 Et egredientur, et videbunt cadavera virorum qui prævaricati sunt in me ; vermis eorum non morietur, et ignis eorum non extinguetur : et erunt usque ad satietatem visionis omni carni.

66:24 And they shall go out, and see the carcasses of the men that have transgressed against me: their worm shall not die, and their fire shall not be quenched: and they shall be a loathsome sight to all flesh.

Jeremiah

Chapter 1

1:1 Verba Jeremiæ filii Helciæ, de sacerdotibus qui fuerunt in Anathoth, in terra Benjamin.

1:1 The words of Jeremiah the son of Helcias, of the priests that were in Anathoth, in the land of Benjamin.

1:2 Quod factum est verbum Domini ad eum in diebus Josiæ filii Amon, regis Juda, in tertiodecimo anno regni ejus.

1:2 The word of the Lord which came to him in the days of Josias the son of Amon king of Juda, in the thirteenth year of his reign.

1:3 Et factum est in diebus Joakim filii Josiæ, regis Juda, usque ad consummationem undecimi anni Sedeciæ, filii Josiæ, regis Juda, usque ad transmigrationem Jerusalem, in mense quinto.

1:3 And which came to him in the days of Joakim the son of Josias king of Juda, unto the end of the eleventh year of Sedecias the son of Josias king of Juda, even unto the carrying away of Jerusalem captive, in the fifth month.

1:4 Et factum est verbum Domini ad me, dicens :

1:4 And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

1:5 Priusquam te formarem in utero, novi te, et antequam exires de vulva, sanctificavi te, et prophetam in gentibus dedi te.

1:5 Before I formed thee in the bowels of thy mother, I knew thee: and before thou camest forth out of the womb, I sanctified thee, and made thee a prophet unto the nations.

1:6 Et dixi : A, a, a, Domine Deus, ecce nescio loqui, quia puer ego sum.

1:6 And I said: Ah, ah, ah, Lord God: behold, I cannot speak, for I am a child.

1:7 Et dixit Dominus ad me : Noli dicere : Puer sum : quoniam ad omnia quæ mittam te ibis, et universa quæcumque mandavero tibi loqueris.

1:7 And the Lord said to me: Say not: I am a child: for thou shalt go to all that I shall send thee: and whatsoever I shall command thee, thou shalt speak.

1:8 Ne timeas a facie eorum, quia tecum ego sum ut eruam te, dicit Dominus.

1:8 Be not afraid at their presence: for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith the Lord.

1:9 Et misit Dominus manum suam, et tetigit os meum, et dixit Dominus ad me : Ecce dedi verba mea in ore tuo :

1:9 And the Lord put forth his hand, and touched my mouth: and the Lord said to me: Behold I have given my words in thy mouth:

1:10 ecce constitui te hodie super gentes et super regna, ut evellas, et destruas, et disperdas, et dissipes, et ædifices, et plantes.

1:10 Lo, I have set thee this day over the nations, and over kingdoms, to root up, and to pull down, and to waste, and to destroy, and to build, and to plant.

1:11 Et factum est verbum Domini ad me, dicens : Quid tu vides, Jeremia ? Et dixi : Virgam vigilantem ego video.

1:11 And the word of the Lord came to me, saying: What seest thou, Jeremiah? And I said: I see a rod watching.

1:12 Et dixit Dominus ad me : Bene vidisti : quia vigilabo ego super verbo meo, ut faciam illud.

1:12 And the Lord said to me: Thou hast seen well: for I will watch over my word to perform it.

1:13 Et factum est verbum Domini secundo ad me, dicens : Quid tu vides ? Et dixi : Ollam succensam ego video, et faciem ejus a facie aquilonis.

1:13 And the word of the Lord came to me a second time saying: What seest thou? And I said: I see a boiling caldron, and the face thereof from the face of the north.

1:14 Et dixit Dominus ad me : Ab aquilone pandetur malum super omnes habitatores terræ :

1:14 And the Lord said to me: From the north shall an evil break forth upon all the inhabitants of the land.

1:15 quia ecce ego convocabo omnes cognationes regnorum aquilonis, ait Dominus : et venient, et ponent unusquisque solium suum in introitu portarum Jerusalem, et super omnes muros ejus in circuitu, et super universas urbes Juda :

1:15 For behold I will call together all the families of the kingdoms of the north, saith the Lord: and they shall come, and shall set every one his throne in the entrance of the gates of Jerusalem, and upon all the walls thereof round about, and upon all the cities of Juda.

1:16 et loquar judicia mea cum eis super omnem malitiam eorum qui dereliquerunt me, et libaverunt diis alienis, et adoraverunt opus manuum suarum.

1:16 And I will pronounce my judgments against them, touching all their wickedness, who have forsaken me, and have sacrificed to strange gods, and have adored the work of their own hands.

1:17 Tu ergo, accinge lumbos tuos, et surge, et loquere ad eos omnia quæ ego præcipio tibi. Ne formides a facie eorum, nec enim timere te faciam vultum eorum.

1:17 Thou therefore gird up thy loins, and arise, and speak to them all that I command thee. Be not afraid at their presence: for I will make thee not to fear their countenance.

1:18 Ego quippe dedi te hodie in civitatem munitam, et in columnam ferream, et in murum æreum, super omnem terram, regibus Juda, principibus ejus, et sacerdotibus, et populo terræ.

1:18 For behold I have made thee this day a fortified city, and a pillar of iron, and a wall of brass, over all the land, to the kings of Juda, to the princes thereof, and to the priests, and to the people of the land.

1:19 Et bellabunt adversum te, et non prævalebunt, quia ego tecum sum, ait Dominus, ut liberem te.

1:19 And they shall fight against them, and shall not prevail: for I am with thee, saith the Lord, to deliver thee.

Chapter 2

2:1 Et factum est verbum Domini ad me, dicens :

2:1 And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

2:2 Vade, et clama in auribus Jerusalem, dicens : Hæc dicit Dominus : Recordatus sum tui, miserans adolescentiam tuam, et caritatem desponsationis tuæ, quando secuta es me in deserto, in terra quæ non seminatur.

2:2 Go, and cry in the ears of Jerusalem, saying: Thus saith the Lord: I have remembered thee, pitying thy youth, and the love of thy espousals, when thou followedst me in the desert, in a land that is not sown.

2:3 Sanctus Israël Domino, primitiæ frugum ejus : omnes qui devorant eum delinquunt : mala venient super eos, dicit Dominus.

2:3 Israel is holy to the Lord, the firstfruits of his increase: all they that devour him offend: evils shall come upon them, saith the Lord.

2:4 Audite verbum Domini, domus Jacob, et omnes cognationes domus Israël.

2:4 Hear ye the word of the Lord, O house of Jacob, and all ye families of the house of Israel:

2:5 Hæc dicit Dominus : Quid invenerunt patres vestri in me iniquitatis, quia elongaverunt a me, et ambulaverunt post vanitatem, et vani facti sunt ?

2:5 Thus saith the Lord: What iniquity have your fathers found in me, that they are gone far from me, and have walked after vanity, and are become vain?

2:6 Et non dixerunt : Ubi est Dominus qui ascendere nos fecit de terra Ægypti ; qui traduxit nos per desertum, per terram inhabitabilem et inviam, per terram sitis, et imaginem mortis, per terram in qua non ambulavit vir, neque habitavit homo ?

2:6 And they have not said: Where is the Lord, that made us come up out of the land of Egypt? that led us through the desert, through a land uninhabited and unpassable, through a land of drought, and the image of death, through a land wherein no man walked, nor any man dwelt?

2:7 Et induxi vos in terram Carmeli, ut comederetis fructum ejus et optima illius : et ingressi contaminastis terram meam, et hæreditatem meam posuistis in abominationem.

2:7 And I brought you into the land of Carmel, to eat the fruit thereof, and the best things thereof: and when ye entered in, you defiled my land and made my inheritance an abomination.

2:8 Sacerdotes non dixerunt : Ubi est Dominus ? et tenentes legem nescierunt me, et pastores prævaricati sunt in me, et prophetæ prophetaverunt in Baal, et idola secuti sunt.

2:8 The priests did not say: Where is the Lord? and they that held the law knew me not, and the pastors transgressed against me: and the prophets prophesied in Baal, and followed idols.

2:9 Propterea adhuc judicio contendam vobiscum, ait Dominus, et cum filiis vestris disceptabo.

2:9 Therefore will I yet contend in judgment with you, saith the Lord, and I will plead with your children.

2:10 Transite ad insulas Cethim, et videte : et in Cedar mittite, et considerate vehementer : et videte si factum est hujuscemodi :

2:10 Pass over to the isles of Cethim, and see: and send into Cedar, and consider diligently: and see if there hath been done any thing like this.

2:11 si mutavit gens deos suos, et certe ipsi non sunt dii : populus vero meus mutavit gloriam suam in idolum.

2:11 If a nation hath changed their gods, and indeed they are not gods: but my people have changed their glory into an idol.

2:12 Obstupescite, cæli, super hoc, et portæ ejus, desolamini vehementer, dicit Dominus.

2:12 Be astonished, O ye heavens, at this, and ye gates thereof, be very desolate, saith the Lord.

2:13 Duo enim mala fecit populus meus : me dereliquerunt fontem aquæ vivæ, et foderunt sibi cisternas, cisternas dissipatas, quia continere non valent aquas.

2:13 For my people have done two evils. They have forsaken me, the fountain of living water, and have digged to themselves cisterns, broken cisterns, that can hold no water.

2:14 Numquid servus est Israël, aut vernaculus ? quare ergo factus est in prædam ?

2:14 Is Israel a bondman, or a homeborn slave? why then is he become a prey?

2:15 Super eum rugierunt leones, et dederunt vocem suam : posuerunt terram ejus in solitudinem. Civitates ejus exustæ sunt, et non est qui habitet in eis.

2:15 The lions have roared upon him, and have made a noise, they have made his land a wilderness: his cities are burnt down, and there is none to dwell in them.

2:16 Filii quoque Mempheos et Taphnes constupraverunt te usque ad verticem.

2:16 The children also of Memphis, and of Taphnes have defloured thee, even to the crown of the head.

2:17 Numquid non istud factum est tibi, quia dereliquisti Dominum Deum tuum eo tempore quo ducebat te per viam ?

2:17 Hath not this been done to thee, because thou hast forsaken the Lord thy God at that time, when he led thee by the way?

2:18 Et nunc quid tibi vis in via Ægypti, ut bibas aquam turbidam ? et quid tibi cum via Assyriorum, ut bibas aquam fluminis ?

2:18 And now what hast thou to do in the way of Egypt, to drink the troubled water? And what hast thou to do with the way of the Assyrians, to drink the water of the river?

2:19 Arguet te malitia tua, et aversio tua increpabit te. Scito et vide quia malum et amarum est reliquisse te Dominum Deum tuum, et non esse timorem mei apud te, dicit Dominus Deus exercituum.

2:19 Thy own wickedness shall reprove thee, and thy apostasy shall rebuke thee. Know thou, and see that it is an evil and a bitter thing for thee, to have left the Lord thy God, and that my fear is not with thee, saith the Lord the God of hosts.

2:20 A sæculo confregisti jugum meum : rupisti vincula mea, et dixisti : Non serviam. In omni enim colle sublimi, et sub omni ligno frondoso, tu prosternebaris meretrix.

2:20 Of old time thou hast broken my yoke, thou hast burst my bands, and thou saidst: I will not serve. For on every high hill, and under every green tree thou didst prostitute thyself.

2:21 Ego autem plantavi te vineam electam, omne semen verum : quomodo ergo conversa es mihi in pravum, vinea aliena ?

2:21 Yet, I planted thee a chosen vineyard, all true seed: how then art thou turned unto me into that which is good for nothing, O strange vineyard?

2:22 Si laveris te nitro, et multiplicaveris tibi herbam borith, maculata es in iniquitate tua coram me, dicit Dominus Deus.

2:22 Though thou wash thyself with nitre, and multiply to thyself the herb borith, thou art stained in thy iniquity before me, saith the Lord God.

2:23 Quomodo dicis : Non sum polluta ; post Baalim non ambulavi ? Vide vias tuas in convalle ; scito quid feceris : cursor levis explicans vias suas.

2:23 How canst thou say: I am not polluted, I have not walked after Baalim? see thy ways in the valley, know what thou hast done: as a swift runner pursuing his course.

2:24 Onager assuetus in solitudine, in desiderio animæ suæ attraxit ventum amoris sui : nullus avertet eam : omnes qui quærunt eam non deficient : in menstruis ejus invenient eam.

2:24 A wild ass accustomed to the wilderness in the desire of his heart, snuffed up the wind of his love: none shall turn her away: all that seek her shall not fail: in her monthly filth they shall find her.

2:25 Prohibe pedem tuum a nuditate, et guttur tuum a siti. Et dixisti : Desperavi : nequaquam faciam : adamavi quippe alienos, et post eos ambulabo.

2:25 Keep thy foot from being bare, and thy throat from thirst. But thou saidst: I have lost all hope, I will not do it: for I have loved strangers, and I will walk after them.

2:26 Quomodo confunditur fur quando deprehenditur, sic confusi sunt domus Israël, ipsi et reges eorum, principes, et sacerdotes, et prophetæ eorum,

2:26 As the thief is confounded when he is taken, so is the house of Israel confounded, they and their kings, their princes and their priests, and their prophets.

2:27 dicentes ligno : Pater meus es tu : et lapidi : Tu me genuisti. Verterunt ad me tergum et non faciem, et in tempore afflictionis suæ dicent : Surge, et libera nos.

2:27 Saying to a stock: Thou art my father: and to a stone: Thou hast begotten me: they have turned their back to me, and not their face: and in the time of their affliction they will say: Arise, and deliver us.

2:28 Ubi sunt dii tui quos fecisti tibi ? surgant, et liberent te in tempore afflictionis tuæ : secundum numerum quippe civitatum tuarum erant dii tui, Juda.

2:28 Where are the gods, whom thou hast made thee? let them arise and deliver thee in the time of thy affliction: for according to the number of thy cities were thy gods, O Juda.

2:29 Quid vultis mecum judicio contendere ? omnes dereliquistis me, dicit Dominus.

2:29 Why will you contend with me in judgment? you have all forsaken me, saith the Lord.

2:30 Frustra percussi filios vestros : disciplinam non receperunt. Devoravit gladius vester prophetas vestros : quasi leo vastator

2:30 In vain have I struck your children, they have not received correction: your sword hath devoured your prophets, your generation is like a ravaging lion.

2:31 generatio vestra. Videte verbum Domini : numquid solitudo factus sum Israëli, aut terra serotina ? quare ergo dixit populus meus : Recessimus ; non veniemus ultra ad te ?

2:31 See ye the word of the Lord: Am I become a wilderness to Israel, or a lateward springing land? why then have my people said: We are revolted, we will come to thee no more?

2:32 Numquid obliviscetur virgo ornamenti sui, aut sponsa fasciæ pectoralis suæ ? populus vero meus oblitus est mei diebus innumeris.

2:32 Will a virgin forget her ornament, or a bride her stomacher? but my people hath forgotten me days without number.

2:33 Quid niteris bonam ostendere viam tuam ad quærendam dilectionem, quæ insuper et malitias tuas docuisti vias tuas,

2:33 Why dost thou endeavour to shew thy way good to seek my love, thou who hast also taught thy malices to be thy ways,

2:34 et in alis tuis inventus est sanguis animarum pauperum et innocentum ? non in fossis inveni eos, sed in omnibus quæ supra memoravi.

2:34 And in thy skirts is found the blood of the souls of the poor and innocent? not in ditches have I found them, but in all places, which I mentioned before.

2:35 Et dixisti : Absque peccato et innocens ego sum, et propterea avertatur furor tuus a me. Ecce ego judicio contendam tecum, eo quod dixeris : Non peccavi.

2:35 And thou hast said: I am without sin and am innocent: and therefore let thy anger be turned away from me. Behold, I will contend with thee in judgment, because thou hast said: I have not sinned.

2:36 Quam vilis facta es nimis, iterans vias tuas ! et ab Ægypto confunderis, sicut confusa es ab Assur.

2:36 How exceeding base art thou become, going the same ways over again! and thou shalt be ashamed of Egypt, as thou wast ashamed of Assyria.

2:37 Nam et ab ista egredieris, et manus tuæ erunt super caput tuum : quoniam obtrivit Dominus confidentiam tuam, et nihil habebis prosperum in ea.

2:37 For from thence thou shalt go, and thy hand shall be upon thy head: for the Lord hath destroyed thy trust, and thou shalt have nothing prosperous therein.

Chapter 3

3:1 Vulgo dicitur : Si dimiserit vir uxorem suam, et recedens ab eo duxerit virum alterum, numquid revertetur ad eam ultra ? numquid non polluta et contaminata erit mulier illa ? Tu autem fornicata es cum amatoribus multis : tamen revertere ad me, dicit Dominus, et ego suscipiam te.

3:1 It is commonly said: If a man put away his wife, and she go from him, and marry another man, shall he return to her any more? shall not that woman be polluted, and defiled? but thou hast prostituted thyself to many lovers: nevertheless return to me, saith the Lord, and I will receive thee.

3:2 Leva oculos tuos in directum, et vide ubi non prostrata sis. In viis sedebas, exspectans eos quasi latro in solitudine : et polluisti terram in fornicationibus tuis, et in malitiis tuis.

3:2 Lift up thy eyes on high: and see where thou hast not prostituted thyself: thou didst sit in the ways, waiting for them as a robber in the wilderness: and thou hast polluted the land with thy fornications, and with thy wickedness.

3:3 Quam ob rem prohibitæ sunt stillæ pluviarum, et serotinus imber non fuit. Frons mulieris meretricis facta est tibi ; noluisti erubescere.

3:3 Therefore the showers were withholden, and there was no lateward rain: thou hadst a harlot's forehead, thou wouldst not blush.

3:4 Ergo saltem amodo voca me : Pater meus, dux virginitatis meæ tu es :

3:4 Therefore at the least from this time call to me: Thou art my father, the guide of my virginity:

3:5 numquid irasceris in perpetuum, aut perseverabis in finem ? ecce locuta es, et fecisti mala, et potuisti.

3:5 Wilt thou be angry for ever, or wilt thou continue unto the end? Behold, thou hast spoken, and hast done evil things, and hast been able.

3:6 Et dixit Dominus ad me in diebus Josiæ regis : Numquid vidisti quæ fecerit aversatrix Israël ? Abiit sibimet super omnem montem excelsum, et sub omni ligno frondoso, et fornicata est ibi.

3:6 And the Lord said to me in the days of king Josias: Hast thou seen what rebellious Israel hath done? she hath gone of herself upon every high mountain, and under every green tree, and hath played the harlot there.

3:7 Et dixi, cum fecisset hæc omnia : Ad me revertere : et non est reversa. Et vidit prævaricatrix soror ejus Juda

3:7 And when she had done all these things, I said: Return to me, and she did not return. And her treacherous sister Juda saw,

3:8 quia pro eo quod mœchata esset aversatrix Israël, dimisissem eam, et dedissem ei libellum repudii : et non timuit prævaricatrix Juda soror ejus, sed abiit, et fornicata est etiam ipsa :

3:8 That because the rebellious Israel had played the harlot, I had put her away, and given her a bill of divorce: yet her treacherous sister Juda was not afraid, but went and played the harlot also herself.

3:9 et facilitate fornicationis suæ contaminavit terram, et mœchata est cum lapide et ligno :

3:9 And by the facility of her fornication she defiled the land, and played the harlot with stones and with stocks.

3:10 et in omnibus his non est reversa ad me prævaricatrix soror ejus Juda in toto corde suo, sed in mendacio, ait Dominus.

3:10 And after all this, her treacherous sister Juda hath not returned to me with her whole heart, but with falsehood, saith the Lord.

3:11 Et dixit Dominus ad me : Justificavit animam suam aversatrix Israël, comparatione prævaricatricis Judæ.

3:11 And the Lord said to me: The rebellious Israel hath justified her soul, in comparison of the treacherous Juda.

3:12 Vade, et clama sermones istos contra aquilonem, et dices : Revertere, aversatrix Israël, ait Dominus, et non avertam faciem meam a vobis, quia sanctus ego sum, dicit Dominus, et non irascar in perpetuum.

3:12 Go, and proclaim these words towards the north, and thou shalt say: Return, O rebellious Israel, saith the Lord, and I will not turn away my face from you: for I am holy, saith the Lord, and I will not be angry for ever.

3:13 Verumtamen scito iniquitatem tuam, quia in Dominum Deum tuum prævaricata es, et dispersisti vias tuas alienis sub omni ligno frondoso, et vocem meam non audisti, ait Dominus.

3:13 But yet acknowledge thy iniquity, that thou hast transgressed against the Lord thy God: and thou hast scattered thy ways to strangers under every green tree, and hast not heard my voice, saith the Lord.

3:14 Convertimini, filii revertentes, dicit Dominus, quia ego vir vester : et assumam vos unum de civitate, et duos de cognatione, et introducam vos in Sion.

3:14 Return, O ye revolting children, saith the Lord: for I am your I husband: and I will take you, one of a city, and two of a kindred, and will bring you into Sion.

3:15 Et dabo vobis pastores juxta cor meum, et pascent vos scientia et doctrina.

3:15 And I will give you pastors according to my own heart, and they shall feed you with knowledge and doctrine.

3:16 Cumque multiplicati fueritis, et creveritis in terra in diebus illis, ait Dominus, non dicent ultra : Arca testamenti Domini : neque ascendet super cor, neque recordabuntur illius, nec visitabitur, nec fiet ultra.

3:16 And when you shall be multiplied, and increase in the land in those days, saith the Lord, they shall say no more: The ark of the covenant of the Lord: neither shall it come upon the heart, neither shall they remember it, neither shall it be visited, neither shall that be done any more.

3:17 In tempore illo vocabunt Jerusalem solium Domini : et congregabuntur ad eam omnes gentes in nomine Domini in Jerusalem, et non ambulabunt post pravitatem cordis sui pessimi.

3:17 At that time Jerusalem shall be called the throne of the Lord: and all the nations shall be gathered together to it, in the name of the Lord to Jerusalem, and they shall not walk after the perversity of their most wicked heart.

3:18 In diebus illis ibit domus Juda ad domum Israël, et venient simul de terra aquilonis ad terram quam dedi patribus vestris.

3:18 In those days the house of Juda shall go to the house of Israel, and they shall come together out of the land of the north to the land which I gave to your fathers.

3:19 Ego autem dixi : Quomodo ponam te in filios, et tribuam tibi terram desiderabilem, hæreditatem præclaram exercituum gentium ? Et dixi : Patrem vocabis me, et post me ingredi non cessabis.

3:19 But I said: How shall I put thee among the children, and give thee a lovely land, the goodly inheritance of the armies of the Gentiles? And I said: Thou shalt call me father and shalt not cease to walk after me.

3:20 Sed quomodo si contemnat mulier amatorem suum, sic contempsit me domus Israël, dicit Dominus.

3:20 But as a woman that despiseth her lover, so hath the house of Israel despised me, saith the Lord.

3:21 Vox in viis audita est, ploratus et ululatus filiorum Israël : quoniam iniquam fecerunt viam suam ; obliti sunt Domini Dei sui.

3:21 A voice was heard in the highways, weeping and howling of the children of Israel: because they have made their way wicked, they have forgotten the Lord their God.

3:22 Convertimini, filii revertentes, et sanabo aversiones vestras. Ecce nos venimus ad te : tu enim es Dominus Deus noster.

3:22 Return, you rebellious children, and I will heal your rebellions. Behold we come to thee: for thou art the Lord our God.

3:23 Vere mendaces erant colles, et multitudo montium : vere in Domino Deo nostro salus Israël.

3:23 In very deed the hills were liars, and the multitude of the mountains: truly in the Lord our God is the salvation of Israel.

3:24 Confusio comedit laborem patrum nostrorum ab adolescentia nostra : greges eorum, et armenta eorum, filios eorum, et filias eorum.

3:24 Confusion hath devoured the labour of our fathers from our youth, their flocks and their herds, their sons and their daughters.

3:25 Dormiemus in confusione nostra, et operiet nos ignominia nostra : quoniam Domino Deo nostro peccavimus nos, et patres nostri, ab adolescentia nostra usque ad diem hanc : et non audivimus vocem Domini Dei nostri.

3:25 We shall sleep in our confusion, and our shame shall cover us, because we have sinned against the Lord our God, we and our fathers from our youth even to this day, and we have not hearkened to the voice of the Lord our God.

Chapter 4

4:1 Si reverteris, Israël, ait Dominus, ad me convertere : si abstuleris offendicula tua a facie mea, non commoveberis.

4:1 If thou wilt return, O Israel, saith the Lord, return to me: if thou wilt take away thy stumblingblocks out of my sight, thou shalt not be moved.

4:2 Et jurabis : Vivit Dominus in veritate, et in judicio, et in justitia : et benedicent eum gentes, ipsumque laudabunt.

4:2 And thou shalt swear: As the Lord liveth, in truth, and in judgment, and in justice: and the Gentiles shall bless him, and shall praise him.

4:3 Hæc enim dicit Dominus viro Juda et Jerusalem : Novate vobis novale, et nolite serere super spinas.

4:3 For thus saith the Lord to the men of Juda and Jerusalem: Break up anew your fallow ground, and sow not upon thorns:

4:4 Circumcidimini Domino, et auferte præputia cordium vestrorum, viri Juda, et habitatores Jerusalem : ne forte egrediatur ut ignis indignatio mea, et succendatur, et non sit qui extinguat, propter malitiam cogitationum vestrarum.

4:4 Be circumcised to the Lord, and take away the foreskins of your hearts, ye men of Juda, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem: lest my indignation come forth like fire, and burn, and there be none that can quench it because of the wickedness of your thoughts.

4:5 Annuntiate in Juda, et in Jerusalem auditum facite : loquimini, et canite tuba in terra, clamate fortiter, et dicite : Congregamini, et ingrediamur civitates munitas.

4:5 Declare ye in Juda, and make it heard in Jerusalem: speak, and sound with the trumpet in the land: cry aloud, and say: Assemble yourselves, and let us go into strong cities.

4:6 Levate signum in Sion ; confortamini, nolite stare : quia malum ego adduco ab aquilone, et contritionem magnam.

4:6 Set up the standard in Sion. Strengthen yourselves, stay not: for I bring evil from the north, and great destruction.

4:7 Ascendit leo de cubili suo, et prædo gentium se levavit : egressus est de loco suo ut ponat terram tuam in solitudinem : civitates tuæ vastabuntur, remanentes absque habitatore.

4:7 The lion is come up out of his den, and the robber of nations hath roused himself: he is come forth out of his place, to make thy land desolate: thy cities shall be laid waste, remaining without an inhabitant.

4:8 Super hoc accingite vos ciliciis ; plangite, et ululate : quia non est aversa ira furoris Domini a nobis.

4:8 For this gird yourselves with haircloth, lament and howl: for the fierce anger of the Lord is not turned away from us.

4:9 Et erit in die illa, dicit Dominus : peribit cor regis, et cor principum, et obstupescent sacerdotes, et prophetæ consternabuntur.

4:9 And it shall come to pass in that day, saith the Lord: That the heart of the king shall perish, and the heart of the princes: and the priests shall be astonished, and the prophets shall be amazed.

4:10 Et dixi : Heu ! heu ! heu ! Domine Deus, ergone decepisti populum istum et Jerusalem, dicens : Pax erit vobis : et ecce pervenit gladius usque ad animam ?

4:10 And I said: Alas, alas, alas, O Lord God, hast thou then deceived this people and Jerusalem, saying: You shall have peace: and behold the sword reacheth even to the soul?

4:11 In tempore illo dicetur populo huic et Jerusalem : Ventus urens in viis quæ sunt in deserto viæ filiæ populi mei, non ad ventilandum et ad purgandum.

4:11 At that time it shall be said to this people, and to Jerusalem: A burning wind is in the ways that are in the desert of the way of the daughter of my people, not to fan, nor to cleanse.

4:12 Spiritus plenus ex his veniet mihi, et nunc ego loquar judicia mea cum eis.

4:12 A full wind from these places shall come to me: and now I will speak my judgments with them.

4:13 Ecce quasi nubes ascendet, et quasi tempestas currus ejus : velociores aquilis equi illius. Væ nobis, quoniam vastati sumus.

4:13 Behold he shall come up as a cloud, and his chariots as a tempest: his horses are swifter than eagles: woe unto us, for we are laid waste.

4:14 Lava a malitia cor tuum, Jerusalem, ut salva fias : usquequo morabuntur in te cogitationes noxiæ ?

4:14 Wash thy heart from wickedness, O Jerusalem, that thou mayst be saved: how long shall hurtful thoughts abide in thee?

4:15 Vox enim annuntiantis a Dan, et notum facientis idolum de monte Ephraim.

4:15 For a voice of one declaring from Dan, and giving notice of the idol from mount Ephraim.

4:16 Dicite gentibus : Ecce auditum est in Jerusalem custodes venire de terra longinqua, et dare super civitates Juda vocem suam :

4:16 Say ye to the nations: Behold it is heard in Jerusalem, that guards are coming from a far country, and give out their voice against the cities of Juda.

4:17 quasi custodes agrorum facti sunt super eam in gyro, quia me ad iracundiam provocavit, dicit Dominus.

4:17 They are set round about her, as keepers of fields: because she hath provoked me to wrath, saith the Lord.

4:18 Viæ tuæ et cogitationes tuæ fecerunt hæc tibi : ista malitia tua, quia amara, quia tetigit cor tuum.

4:18 Thy ways, and thy devices have brought these things upon thee: this is thy wickedness, because it is bitter, because it hath touched thy heart.

4:19 Ventrem meum, ventrem meum doleo ; sensus cordis mei turbati sunt in me. Non tacebo, quoniam vocem buccinæ audivit anima mea, clamorem prælii.

4:19 My bowels, my bowels are in part, the senses of my heart are troubled within me, I will not hold my peace, for my soul hath heard the sound of the trumpet, the cry of battle.

4:20 Contritio super contritionem vocata est, et vastata est omnis terra : repente vastata sunt tabernacula mea ; subito pelles meæ.

4:20 Destruction upon destruction is called for, and all the earth is laid waste: my tents are destroyed on a sudden, and my pavilions in a moment.

4:21 Usquequo videbo fugientem ; audiam vocem buccinæ ?

4:21 How long shall I see men fleeing away, how long shall I hear the sound of the trumpet?

4:22 Quia stultus populus meus me non cognovit : filii insipientes sunt et vecordes : sapientes sunt ut faciant mala, bene autem facere nescierunt.

4:22 For my foolish people have not known me: they are foolish and senseless children: they are wise to do evil, but to do good they have no knowledge.

4:23 Aspexi terram, et ecce vacua erat et nihili ; et cælos, et non erat lux in eis.

4:23 I beheld the earth, and lo it was void, and nothing: and the heavens, and there was no light in them.

4:24 Vidi montes, et ecce movebantur : et omnes colles conturbati sunt.

4:24 I looked upon the mountains, and behold they trembled: and all the hills were troubled.

4:25 Intuitus sum, et non erat homo : et omne volatile cæli recessit.

4:25 I beheld, and lo there was no man: and all the birds of the air were gone.

4:26 Aspexi, et ecce Carmelus desertus, et omnes urbes ejus destructæ sunt a facie Domini, et a facie iræ furoris ejus.

4:26 I looked, and behold Carmel was a wilderness: and all its cities were destroyed at the presence of the Lord, and at the presence of the wrath of his indignation.

4:27 Hæc enim dicit Dominus : Deserta erit omnis terra, sed tamen consummationem non faciam.

4:27 For thus saith the Lord: All the land shall be desolate, but yet I will not utterly destroy.

4:28 Lugebit terra, et mœrebunt cæli desuper, eo quod locutus sum. Cogitavi, et non pœnituit me, nec aversus sum ab eo.

4:28 The Earth shall mourn, and the heavens shall lament from above: because I have spoken, I have purposed, and I have not repented, neither am I turned away from it.

4:29 A voce equitis et mittentis sagittam fugit omnis civitas : ingressi sunt ardua, et ascenderunt rupes : universæ urbes derelictæ sunt, et non habitat in eis homo.

4:29 At the voice of the horsemen, and the archers, all the city is fled away: they have entered into thickets and climbed up the rocks: all the cities are forsaken, and there dwelleth not a man in them.

4:30 Tu autem vastata, quid facies ? cum vestieris te coccino, cum ornata fueris monili aureo, et pinxeris stibio oculos tuos, frustra componeris : contempserunt te amatores tui ; animam tuam quærent.

4:30 But when thou art spoiled what wilt thou do? though thou clothest thyself with scarlet, though thou deckest thee with ornaments of gold, and paintest thy eyes with stibic stone, thou shalt dress thyself out in vain: thy lovers have despised thee, they will seek thy life.

4:31 Vocem enim quasi parturientis audivi, angustias ut puerperæ : vox filiæ Sion intermorientis, expandentisque manus suas : Væ mihi, quia defecit anima mea propter interfectos !

4:31 For I have heard the voice as of a woman in travail, anguishes as of a woman in labour of a child. The voice of the daughter of Sion, dying away, spreading her hands: Woe is me, for my soul hath fainted because of them that are slain.

Chapter 5

5:1 Circuite vias Jerusalem, et aspicite, et considerate, et quærite in plateis ejus, an inveniatis virum facientem judicium, et quærentem fidem : et propitius ero ei.

5:1 Go about through the streets of Jerusalem, and see, and consider, and seek in the broad places thereof, if you can find a man that executeth judgment, and seeketh faith: and I will be merciful unto it.

5:2 Quod si etiam : Vivit Dominus, dixerint, et hoc falso jurabunt.

5:2 And though they say: The Lord liveth; this also they will swear falsely.

5:3 Domine, oculi tui respiciunt fidem : percussisti eos, et non doluerunt ; attrivisti eos, et renuerunt accipere disciplinam : induraverunt facies suas supra petram, et noluerunt reverti.

5:3 O Lord, thy eyes are upon truth: thou hast struck them, and they have not grieved: thou hast bruised them, and they have refused to receive correction: they have made their faces harder than the rock, and they have refused to return.

5:4 Ego autem dixi : Forsitan pauperes sunt et stulti, ignorantes viam Domini, judicium Dei sui.

5:4 But I said: Perhaps these are poor and foolish, that know not the way of the Lord, the judgment of their God.

5:5 Ibo igitur ad optimates, et loquar eis : ipsi enim cognoverunt viam Domini, judicium Dei sui : et ecce magis hi simul confregerunt jugum ; ruperunt vincula.

5:5 I will go therefore to the great men, and will speak to them: for they have known the way of the Lord, the judgment of their God: and behold these have altogether broken the yoke more, and have burst the bonds.

5:6 Idcirco percussit eos leo de silva ; lupus ad vesperam vastavit eos : pardus vigilans super civitates eorum : omnis qui egressus fuerit ex eis capietur : quia multiplicatæ sunt prævaricationes eorum ; confortatæ sunt aversiones eorum.

5:6 Wherefore a lion out of the wood hath slain them, a wolf in the evening hath spoiled them, a leopard watcheth for their cities: every one that shall go out thence shall be taken, because their transgressions are multiplied, their rebellions are strengthened.

5:7 Super quo propitius tibi esse potero ? filii tui dereliquerunt me, et jurant in his qui non sunt dii. Saturavi eos, et mœchati sunt, et in domo meretricis luxuriabantur.

5:7 How can I be merciful to thee? thy children have forsaken me, and swear by them that are not gods: I fed them to the full, and they committed adultery, and rioted in the harlot's house.

5:8 Equi amatores et emissarii facti sunt : unusquisque ad uxorem proximi sui hinniebat.

5:8 They are become as amorous horses and stallions: every one neighed after his neighbour's wife.

5:9 Numquid super his non visitabo, dicit Dominus, et in gente tali non ulciscetur anima mea ?

5:9 Shall I not visit for these things, saith the Lord? and shall not my soul take revenge on such a nation?

5:10 Ascendite muros ejus, et dissipate : consummationem autem nolite facere : auferte propagines ejus, quia non sunt Domini.

5:10 Scale the walls thereof, and throw them down, but do not utterly destroy: take away the branches thereof, because they are not the Lord's.

5:11 Prævaricatione enim prævaricata est in me domus Israël, et domus Juda, ait Dominus.

5:11 For the house of Israel, and the house of Juda have greatly transgressed against me, saith the Lord.

5:12 Negaverunt Dominum, et dixerunt : Non est ipse : neque veniet super nos malum : gladium et famem non videbimus.

5:12 They have denied the Lord, and said, It is not he: and the evil shall not come upon us: we shall not see the sword and famine.

5:13 Prophetæ fuerunt in ventum locuti, et responsum non fuit in eis : hæc ergo evenient illis.

5:13 The prophets have spoken in the wind, and there was no word of God in them: these things therefore shall befall them.

5:14 Hæc dicit Dominus Deus exercituum : Quia locuti estis verbum istud, ecce ego do verba mea in ore tuo in ignem, et populum istum in ligna, et vorabit eos.

5:14 Thus saith the Lord the God of hosts: because you have spoken this word, behold I will make my words in thy mouth as fire, and this people as wood, and it shall devour them.

5:15 Ecce ego adducam super vos gentem de longinquo, domus Israël, ait Dominus : gentem robustam, gentem antiquam, gentem cujus ignorabis linguam, nec intelliges quid loquatur.

5:15 Behold I will bring upon you a nation from afar, O house of Israel, saith the Lord: a strong nation, an ancient nation, a nation whose language thou shalt not know, nor understand what they say.

5:16 Pharetra ejus quasi sepulchrum patens ; universi fortes.

5:16 Their quiver is as an open sepulchre, they are all valiant.

5:17 Et comedet segetes tuas et panem tuum ; devorabit filios tuos et filias tuas ; comedet gregem tuum et armenta tua ; comedet vineam tuam et ficum tuam : et conteret urbes munitas tuas, in quibus tu habes fiduciam, gladio.

5:17 And they shall eat up thy corn, and thy bread: they shall devour thy sons, and thy daughters: they shall eat up thy flocks, and thy herds: they shall eat thy vineyards, and thy figs: and with the sword they shall destroy thy strong cities, wherein thou trustest.

5:18 Verumtamen in diebus illis, ait Dominus, non faciam vos in consummationem.

5:18 Nevertheless in those days, saith the Lord, I will not bring you to utter destruction.

5:19 Quod si dixeritis : Quare fecit nobis Dominus Deus noster hæc omnia ? dices ad eos : Sicut dereliquistis me, et servistis deo alieno in terra vestra, sic servietis alienis in terra non vestra.

5:19 And if you shall say: Why hath the Lord our God done all these things to us? thou shalt say to them: As you have forsaken me, and served a strange god in your own land, so shall you serve strangers in a land that is not your own.

5:20 Annuntiate hoc domui Jacob, et auditum facite in Juda, dicentes :

5:20 Declare ye this to the house of Jacob, and publish it in Juda, saying:

5:21 Audi, popule stulte, qui non habes cor : qui habentes oculos, non videtis ; et aures, et non auditis.

5:21 Hear, O foolish people, and without understanding: who have eyes, and see not: and ears, and hear not.

5:22 Me ergo non timebitis, ait Dominus, et a facie mea non dolebitis ? qui posui arenam terminum mari, præceptum sempiternum quod non præteribit : et commovebuntur, et non poterunt ; et intumescent fluctus ejus, et non transibunt illud.

5:22 Will not you then fear me, saith the Lord: and will you not repent at my presence? I have set the sand a bound for the sea, an everlasting ordinance, which it shall not pass over: and the waves thereof shall toss themselves, and shall not prevail: they shall swell, and shall not pass over it.

5:23 Populo autem huic factum est cor incredulum et exasperans : recesserunt, et abierunt.

5:23 But the heart of this people is become hard of belief and provoking, they are revolted and gone away.

5:24 Et non dixerunt in corde suo : Metuamus Dominum Deum nostrum, qui dat nobis pluviam temporaneam et serotinam in tempore suo, plenitudinem annuæ messis custodientem nobis.

5:24 And they have not said in their heart: Let us fear the Lord our God, who giveth us the early and the latter rain in due season: who preserveth for us the fulness of the yearly harvest.

5:25 Iniquitates vestræ declinaverunt hæc, et peccata vestra prohibuerunt bonum a vobis :

5:25 Your iniquities have turned these things away, and your sins have withholden good things from you.

5:26 quia inventi sunt in populo meo impii insidiantes quasi aucupes, laqueos ponentes et pedicas ad capiendos viros.

5:26 For among my people are found wicked men, that lie in wait as fowlers, setting snares and traps to catch men.

5:27 Sicut decipula plena avibus, sic domus eorum plenæ dolo : ideo magnificati sunt et ditati.

5:27 As a net is full of birds, so their houses are full of deceit: therefore are they become great and enriched.

5:28 Incrassati sunt et impinguati, et præterierunt sermones meos pessime. Causam viduæ non judicaverunt, causam pupilli non direxerunt, et judicium pauperum non judicaverunt.

5:28 They are grown gross and fat: and have most wickedly transgressed my words. They have not judged the cause of the widow, they have not managed the cause of the fatherless, and they have not judged the judgment of the poor.

5:29 Numquid super his non visitabo, dicit Dominus, aut super gentem hujuscemodi non ulciscetur anima mea ?

5:29 Shall I not visit for these things, saith the Lord? or shall not my soul take revenge on such a nation?

5:30 Stupor et mirabilia facta sunt in terra :

5:30 Astonishing and wonderful things have been done in the land.

5:31 prophetæ prophetabant mendacium, et sacerdotes applaudebant manibus suis, et populus meus dilexit talia. Quid igitur fiet in novissimo ejus ?

5:31 The prophets prophesied falsehood, and the priests clapped their hands: and my people loved such things: what then shall be done in the end thereof?

Chapter 6

6:1 Confortamini, filii Benjamin, in medio Jerusalem : et in Thecua clangite buccina, et super Bethacarem levate vexillum, quia malum visum est ab aquilone, et contritio magna.

6:1 Strengthen yourselves, ye sons of Benjamin, in the midst of Jerusalem, and sound the trumpet in Thecua, and set up the standard over Bethacarem: for evil is seen out of the north, and a great destruction.

6:2 Speciosæ et delicatæ assimilavi filiam Sion.

6:2 I have likened the daughter of Sion to a beautiful and delicate woman.

6:3 Ad eam venient pastores et greges eorum ; fixerunt in ea tentoria in circuitu : pascet unusquisque eos qui sub manu sua sunt.

6:3 The shepherds shall come to her with their flocks: they have pitched their tents against her round about: every one shall feed them that are under his hand.

6:4 Sanctificate super eam bellum : consurgite, et ascendamus in meridie : væ nobis, quia declinavit dies ; quia longiores factæ sunt umbræ vesperi !

6:4 Prepare ye war against her: arise, and let us go up at midday: woe unto us, for the day is declined, for the shadows of the evening are grown longer.

6:5 Surgite, et ascendamus in nocte, et dissipemus domus ejus.

6:5 Arise, and let us go up in the night, and destroy her houses.

6:6 Quia hæc dicit Dominus exercituum : Cædite lignum ejus, et fundite circa Jerusalem aggerem. Hæc est civitas visitationis : omnis calumnia in medio ejus.

6:6 For thus saith the Lord of hosts: Hew down her trees, cast up a trench about Jerusalem: this is the city to be visited, all oppression is in the midst of her.

6:7 Sicut frigidam fecit cisterna aquam suam, sic frigidam fecit malitiam suam. Iniquitas et vastitas audietur in ea, coram me semper infirmitas et plaga.

6:7 As a cistern maketh its water cold, so hath she made her wickedness cold: violence and spoil shall be heard in her, infirmity and stripes are continually before me.

6:8 Erudire, Jerusalem, ne forte recedat anima mea a te ; ne forte ponam te desertam, terram inhabitabilem.

6:8 Be thou instructed, O Jerusalem, lest my soul depart from thee, lest I make thee desolate, a land uninhabited.

6:9 Hæc dicit Dominus exercituum : Usque ad racemum colligent quasi in vinea reliquias Israël. Converte manum tuam quasi vindemiator ad cartallum.

6:9 Thus saith the Lord of hosts: They shall gather the remains of Israel, as in a vine, even to one cluster: turn back thy hand, as a grapegatherer into the basket.

6:10 Cui loquar, et quem contestabor ut audiat ? ecce incircumcisæ aures eorum, et audire non possunt : ecce verbum Domini factum est eis in opprobrium, et non suscipient illud.

6:10 To whom shall I speak? and to whom shall I testify, that he may hear? behold, their ears are uncircumcised, and they cannot hear: behold the word of the Lord is become unto them a reproach: and they will not receive it.

6:11 Idcirco furore Domini plenus sum ; laboravi sustinens. Effunde super parvulum foris, et super consilium juvenum simul : vir enim cum muliere capietur ; senex cum pleno dierum.

6:11 Therefore am I full of the fury of the Lord, I am weary with holding in: pour it out upon the child abroad, and upon the council of the young men together: for man and woman shall be taken, the ancient and he that is full of days.

6:12 Et transibunt domus eorum ad alteros, agri et uxores pariter, quia extendam manum meam super habitantes terram, dicit Dominus :

6:12 And their houses shall be turned over to others, with their lands and their wives together: for I will stretch forth my hand upon the inhabitants of the land, saith the Lord.

6:13 a minore quippe usque ad majorem omnes avaritiæ student, et a propheta usque ad sacerdotem cuncti faciunt dolum.

6:13 For from the least of them even to the greatest, all are given to covetousness: and from the prophet even to the priest, all are guilty of deceit.

6:14 Et curabant contritionem filiæ populi mei cum ignominia, dicentes : Pax, pax ! et non erat pax.

6:14 And they healed the breach of the daughter of my people disgracefully, saying: Peace, peace: and there was no peace.

6:15 Confusi sunt, quia abominationem fecerunt : quin potius confusione non sunt confusi, et erubescere nescierunt. Quam ob rem cadent inter ruentes : in tempore visitationis suæ corruent, dicit Dominus.

6:15 They were confounded, because they committed abomination: yea, rather they were not confounded with confusion, and they knew not how to blush: wherefore they shall fall among them that fall: in the time of their visitation they shall fall down, saith the Lord.

6:16 Hæc dicit Dominus : State super vias, et videte, et interrogate de semitis antiquis quæ sit via bona, et ambulate in ea : et invenietis refrigerium animabus vestris. Et dixerunt : Non ambulabimus.

6:16 Thus saith the Lord: Stand ye on the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, which is the good way, and walk ye in it: and you shall find refreshment for your souls. And they said: We will not walk.

6:17 Et constitui super vos speculatores : Audite vocem tubæ. Et dixerunt : Non audiemus.

6:17 And I appointed watchmen over you, saying: Hearken ye to the sound of the trumpet. And they said: We will not hearken.

6:18 Ideo audite, gentes, et cognosce, congregatio, quanta ego faciam eis.

6:18 Therefore hear, ye nations, and know, O congregation, what great things I will do to them.

6:19 Audi, terra : ecce ego adducam mala super populum istum, fructum cogitationum ejus : quia verba mea non audierunt, et legem meam projecerunt.

6:19 Hear, O earth: Behold I will bring evils upon this people, the fruits of their own thoughts: because they have not heard my words, and they have cast away my law.

6:20 Ut quid mihi thus de Saba affertis, et calamum suave olentem de terra longinqua ? Holocautomata vestra non sunt accepta, et victimæ vestræ non placuerunt mihi.

6:20 To what purpose do you bring me frankincense from Saba, and the sweet smelling cane from a far country? your holocausts are not acceptable, nor are your sacrifices pleasing to me.

6:21 Propterea hæc dicit Dominus : Ecce ego dabo in populum istum ruinas : et ruent in eis patres et filii simul ; vicinus et proximus peribunt.

6:21 Therefore thus saith the Lord: Behold I will bring destruction upon this people, by which fathers and sons together shall fall, neighbour and kinsman shall perish.

6:22 Hæc dicit Dominus : Ecce populus venit de terra aquilonis, et gens magna consurget a finibus terræ.

6:22 Thus saith the Lord: Behold a people cometh from the land of the north, and a great nation shall rise up from the ends of the earth.

6:23 Sagittam et scutum arripiet : crudelis est et non miserebitur. Vox ejus quasi mare sonabit : et super equos ascendent, præparati quasi vir ad prælium adversum te, filia Sion.

6:23 They shall lay hold on arrow and shield: they are cruel, and will have no mercy. Their voice shall roar like the sea: and they shall mount upon horses, prepared as men for war, against thee, O daughter of Sion.

6:24 Audivimus famam ejus ; dissolutæ sunt manus nostræ : tribulatio apprehendit nos, dolores ut parturientem.

6:24 We have heard the fame thereof, our hands grow feeble: anguish hath taken hold of us, as a woman in labour.

6:25 Nolite exire ad agros, et in via ne ambuletis, quoniam gladius inimici, pavor in circuitu.

6:25 Go not out into the fields, nor walk in the highway: for the sword of the enemy, and fear is on every side.

6:26 Filia populi mei, accingere cilicio, et conspergere cinere : luctum unigeniti fac tibi, planctum amarum, quia repente veniet vastator super nos.

6:26 Gird thee with sackcloth, O daughter of my people, and sprinkle thee with ashes: make thee mourning as for an only son, a bitter lamentation, because the destroyer shall suddenly come upon us.

6:27 Probatorem dedi te in populo meo robustum : et scies, et probabis viam eorum.

6:27 I have set thee for a strong trier among my people: and thou shalt know, and prove their way.

6:28 Omnes isti principes declinantes, ambulantes fraudulenter, æs et ferrum : universi corrupti sunt.

6:28 All these princes go out of the way, they walk deceitfully, they are brass and iron: they are all corrupted.

6:29 Defecit sufflatorium ; in igne consumptum est plumbum : frustra conflavit conflator, malitiæ enim eorum non sunt consumptæ.

6:29 The bellows have failed, the lead is consumed in the fire, the founder hath melted in vain: for their wicked deeds are not consumed.

6:30 Argentum reprobum vocate eos, quia Dominus projecit illos.

6:30 Call them reprobate silver, for the Lord hath rejected them.

Chapter 7

7:1 Verbum quod factum est ad Jeremiam a Domino, dicens :

7:1 The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord, saying:

7:2 Sta in porta domus Domini, et prædica ibi verbum istud, et dic : Audite verbum Domini, omnis Juda, qui ingredimini per portas has ut adoretis Dominum.

7:2 Stand in the gate of the house of the Lord, and proclaim there this word, and say: Hear ye the word of the Lord, all ye men of Juda, that enter in at these gates, to adore the Lord.

7:3 Hæc dicit Dominus exercituum, Deus Israël : Bonas facite vias vestras, et studia vestra, et habitabo vobiscum in loco isto.

7:3 Thus saith the Lord of hosts the God of Israel: Make your ways and your doings good: and I will dwell with you in this place.

7:4 Nolite confidere in verbis mendacii, dicentes : Templum Domini, templum Domini, templum Domini est !

7:4 Trust not in lying words, saying: The temple of the Lord, the temple of the Lord, it is the temple of the Lord.

7:5 Quoniam si bene direxeritis vias vestras, et studia vestra ; si feceritis judicium inter virum et proximum ejus ;

7:5 For if you will order well your ways, and your doings: if you will execute judgment between a man and his neighbour,

7:6 advenæ, et pupillo, et viduæ non feceritis calumniam, nec sanguinem innocentem effuderitis in loco hoc, et post deos alienos non ambulaveritis in malum vobismetipsis :

7:6 If you oppress not the stranger, the fatherless, and the widow, and shed not innocent blood in this place, and walk not after strange gods to your own hurt,

7:7 habitabo vobiscum in loco isto, in terra quam dedi patribus vestris a sæculo et usque in sæculum.

7:7 I will dwell with you in this place: in the land, which I gave to your fathers from the beginning and for evermore.

7:8 Ecce vos confiditis vobis in sermonibus mendacii, qui non proderunt vobis :

7:8 Behold you put your trust in lying words, which shall not profit you:

7:9 furari, occidere, adulterari, jurare mendaciter, libare Baalim, et ire post deos alienos quos ignoratis :

7:9 To steal, to murder, to commit adultery, to swear falsely, to offer to Baalim, and to go after strange gods, which you know not.

7:10 et venistis, et stetistis coram me in domo hac, in qua invocatum est nomen meum, et dixistis : Liberati sumus, eo quod fecerimus omnes abominationes istas.

7:10 And you have come, and stood before me in this house, in which my name is called upon, and have said: We are delivered, because we have done all these abominations.

7:11 Numquid ergo spelunca latronum facta est domus ista, in qua invocatum est nomen meum in oculis vestris ? Ego, ego sum : ego vidi, dicit Dominus.

7:11 Is this house then, in which my name hath been called upon, in your eyes become a den of robbers? I, I am he: I have seen it, saith the Lord.

7:12 Ite ad locum meum in Silo, ubi habitavit nomen meum a principio, et videte quæ fecerim ei propter malitiam populi mei Israël.

7:12 Go ye to my place in Silo, where my name dwelt from the beginning: and see what I did to it for the wickedness of my people Israel:

7:13 Et nunc, quia fecistis omnia opera hæc, dicit Dominus, et locutus sum ad vos mane consurgens, et loquens, et non audistis : et vocavi vos, et non respondistis :

7:13 And now, because you have done all these works, saith the Lord: and I have spoken to you rising up early, and speaking, and you have not heard: and I have called you, and you have not answered:

7:14 faciam domui huic, in qua invocatum est nomen meum, et in qua vos habetis fiduciam, et loco quem dedi vobis et patribus vestris, sicut feci Silo :

7:14 I will do to this house, in which my name is called upon, and in which you trust, and to the place which I have given you and your fathers, as I did to Silo.

7:15 et projiciam vos a facie mea sicut projeci omnes fratres vestros, universum semen Ephraim.

7:15 And I will cast you away from before my face, as I have cast away all your brethren, the whole seed of Ephraim.

7:16 Tu ergo, noli orare pro populo hoc, nec assumas pro eis laudem et orationem : et non obsistas mihi, quia non exaudiam te.

7:16 Therefore do not thou pray for this people, nor take to thee praise and supplication for them: and do not withstand me: for I will not hear thee.

7:17 Nonne vides quid isti faciunt in civitatibus Juda, et in plateis Jerusalem ?

7:17 Seest thou not what they do in the cities of Juda, and in the streets of Jerusalem?

7:18 Filii colligunt ligna, et patres succendunt ignem, et mulieres conspergunt adipem, ut faciant placentas reginæ cæli, et libent diis alienis, et me ad iracundiam provocent.

7:18 The children gather wood, and the fathers kindle the fire, and the women knead the dough, to make cakes to the queen of heaven, and to offer libations to strange gods, and to provoke me to anger.

7:19 Numquid me ad iracundiam provocant ? dicit Dominus ; nonne semetipsos in confusionem vultus sui ?

7:19 Do they provoke me to anger, saith the Lord? is it not themselves, to the confusion of their own countenance?

7:20 Ideo hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Ecce furor meus et indignatio mea conflatur super locum istum, super viros, et super jumenta, et super lignum regionis, et super fruges terræ : et succendetur, et non extinguetur.

7:20 Therefore thus saith the Lord God: Behold my wrath and my indignation is enkindled against this place, upon men and upon beasts, and upon the trees of the field, and upon the fruits of the land, and it shall burn, and shall not be quenched.

7:21 Hæc dicit Dominus exercituum, Deus Israël : Holocautomata vestra addite victimis vestris, et comedite carnes :

7:21 Thus saith the Lord of hosts the God of Israel: Add your burnt offerings to your sacrifices, and eat ye the flesh.

7:22 quia non sum locutus cum patribus vestris, et non præcepi eis, in die qua eduxi eos de terra Ægypti, de verbo holocautomatum et victimarum :

7:22 For I spoke not to your fathers, and I commanded them not, in the day that I brought them out of the land of Egypt, concerning the matter of burnt offerings and sacrifices.

7:23 sed hoc verbum præcepi eis, dicens : Audite vocem meam, et ero vobis Deus, et vos eritis mihi populus : et ambulate in omni via quam mandavi vobis, ut bene sit vobis.

7:23 But this thing I commanded them, saying: Hearken to my voice, and I will be your God, and you shall be my people: and walk ye in all the way that I have commanded you, that it may be well with you.

7:24 Et non audierunt, nec inclinaverunt aurem suam : sed abierunt in voluntatibus et in pravitate cordis sui mali : factique sunt retrorsum, et non in ante,

7:24 But they hearkened not, nor inclined their ear: but walked in their own will, and in the perversity of their wicked heart: and went backward and not forward,

7:25 a die qua egressi sunt patres eorum de terra Ægypti usque ad diem hanc. Et misi ad vos omnes servos meos prophetas per diem, consurgens diluculo, et mittens :

7:25 From the day that their fathers came out of the land of Egypt, even to this day. And I have sent to you all my servants the prophets, from day to day, rising up early and sending.

7:26 et non audierunt me, nec inclinaverunt aurem suam : sed induraverunt cervicem suam, et pejus operati sunt quam patres eorum.

7:26 And they have not hearkened to me: nor inclined their ear: but have hardened their neck, and have done worse than their fathers.

7:27 Et loqueris ad eos omnia verba hæc, et non audient te : et vocabis eos, et non respondebunt tibi.

7:27 And thou shalt speak to them all these words, but they will not hearken to thee: and thou shalt call them, but they will not answer thee.

7:28 Et dices ad eos : Hæc est gens quæ non audivit vocem Domini Dei sui, nec recepit disciplinam ; periit fides, et ablata est de ore eorum.

7:28 And thou shalt say to them: This is a nation which hath not hearkened to the voice of the Lord their God, nor received instruction: faith is lost, and is taken away out of their mouth.

7:29 Tonde capillum tuum, et projice, et sume in directum planctum : quia projecit Dominus et reliquit generationem furoris sui ;

7:29 Cut off thy hair, and cast it away: and take up a lamentation on high: for the Lord hath rejected, and forsaken the generation of his wrath,

7:30 quia fecerunt filii Juda malum in oculis meis, dicit Dominus. Posuerunt offendicula sua in domo in qua invocatum est nomen meum, ut polluerent eam :

7:30 Because the children of Juda have done evil in my eyes, saith the Lord. They have set their abominations in the house in which my name is called upon, to pollute it;

7:31 et ædificaverunt excelsa Topheth, quæ est in valle filii Ennom, ut incenderent filios suos et filias suas igni, quæ non præcepi, nec cogitavi in corde meo.

7:31 And they have built the high places of Topheth, which is in the valley of the son of Ennom, to burn their sons, and their daughters in the fire: which I commanded not, nor thought on in my heart.

7:32 Ideo ecce dies venient, dicit Dominus, et non dicetur amplius Topheth, et vallis filii Ennom, sed vallis interfectionis : et sepelient in Topheth, eo quod non sit locus.

7:32 Therefore behold the days shall come, saith the Lord, and it shall no more be called Topheth, nor the valley of the son of Ennom: but the valley of slaughter: and they shall bury in Topheth, because there is no place.

7:33 Et erit morticinum populi hujus in cibos volucribus cæli et bestiis terræ, et non erit qui abigat.

7:33 And the carcasses of this people shall be meat for the fowls of the air, and for the beasts of the earth, and there shall be none to drive them away.

7:34 Et quiescere faciam de urbibus Juda, et de plateis Jerusalem, vocem gaudii et vocem lætitiæ, vocem sponsi et vocem sponsæ : in desolationem enim erit terra.

7:34 And I will cause to cease out of the cities of Juda, and out of the streets of Jerusalem, the voice of joy, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom and the voice of the bride: for the land shall be desolate.

Chapter 8

8:1 In illo tempore, ait Dominus, ejicient ossa regum Juda, et ossa principum ejus, et ossa sacerdotum, et ossa prophetarum, et ossa eorum qui habitaverunt Jerusalem, de sepulchris suis :

8:1 At that time, saith the Lord, they shall cast out the bones of the kings of Juda, and the bones of the princes thereof, and the bones of the priests, and the bones of the prophets, and the bones of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, out of their graves.

8:2 et expandent ea ad solem, et lunam, et omnem militiam cæli, quæ dilexerunt, et quibus servierunt, et post quæ ambulaverunt, et quæ quæsierunt, et adoraverunt. Non colligentur, et non sepelientur : in sterquilinium super faciem terræ erunt.

8:2 And they shall spread them abroad to the sun, and the moon, and all the host of heaven, whom they have loved, and whom they have served, and after whom have walked, and whom they have sought, and adored: they shall not be gathered, and they shall not be buried: they shall be as dung upon the face of the earth.

8:3 Et eligent magis mortem quam vitam, omnes qui residui fuerint de cognatione hac pessima, in universis locis quæ derelicta sunt, ad quæ ejeci eos, dicit Dominus exercituum.

8:3 And death shall be chosen rather than life by all that shall remain of this wicked kindred in all places, which are left, to which I have cast them out, saith the Lord of hosts.

8:4 Et dices ad eos : Hæc dicit Dominus : Numquid qui cadit non resurget ? et qui aversus est non revertetur ?

8:4 And thou shalt say to them: Thus saith the Lord: Shall not he that falleth, rise again? and he that is turned away, shall he not turn again?

8:5 Quare ergo aversus est populus iste in Jerusalem aversione contentiosa ? Apprehenderunt mendacium, et noluerunt reverti.

8:5 Why then is this people in Jerusalem turned away with a stubborn revolting? they have laid hold on lying, and have refused to return.

8:6 Attendi, et auscultavi : nemo quod bonum est loquitur ; nullus est qui agat pœnitentiam super peccato suo, dicens : Quid feci ? Omnes conversi sunt ad cursum suum, quasi equus impetu vadens ad prælium.

8:6 I attended, and hearkened; no man speaketh what is good, there is none that doth penance for his sin, saying: What have I done? They are all turned to their own course, as a horse rushing to the battle.

8:7 Milvus in cælo cognovit tempus suum : turtur, et hirundo, et ciconia custodierunt tempus adventus sui : populus autem meus non cognovit judicium Domini.

8:7 The kite in the air hath known her time: the turtle, and the swallow, and the stork have observed the time of their coming: but my people have not known the judgment of the Lord.

8:8 Quomodo dicitis : Sapientes nos sumus, et lex Domini nobiscum est ? vere mendacium operatus est stylus mendax scribarum !

8:8 How do you say: We are wise, and the law of the Lord is with us? Indeed the lying pens of the scribes hath wrought falsehood.

8:9 Confusi sunt sapientes ; perterriti et capti sunt : verbum enim Domini projecerunt, et sapientia nulla est in eis.

8:9 The wise men are confounded, they are dismayed, and taken: for they have cast away the word of the Lord, and there is no wisdom in them.

8:10 Propterea dabo mulieres eorum exteris, agros eorum hæredibus, quia a minimo usque ad maximum omnes avaritiam sequuntur : a propheta usque ad sacerdotem cuncti faciunt mendacium.

8:10 Therefore will I give their women to strangers, their fields to others for an inheritance: because from the least even to the greatest all follow covetousness: from the prophet even to the priest all deal deceitfully.

8:11 Et sanabant contritionem filiæ populi mei ad ignominiam, dicentes : Pax, pax ! cum non esset pax.

8:11 And they healed the breach of the daughter of my people disgracefully, saying: Peace, peace: when there was no peace.

8:12 Confusi sunt, quia abominationem fecerunt : quinimmo confusione non sunt confusi, et erubescere nescierunt. Idcirco cadent inter corruentes : in tempore visitationis suæ corruent, dicit Dominus.

8:12 They are confounded, because they have committed abomination: yea rather they are not confounded with confusion, and they have not known how to blush: therefore shall they fall among them that fall; in the time of their visitation they shall fall, saith the Lord.

8:13 Congregans congregabo eos, ait Dominus. Non est uva in vitibus, et non sunt ficus in ficulnea : folium defluxit, et dedi eis quæ prætergressa sunt.

8:13 Gathering I will gather them together, saith the Lord, there is no grape on the vines, and there are no figs on the fig tree, the leaf is fallen: and I have given them the things that are passed away.

8:14 Quare sedemus ? convenite, et ingrediamur civitatem munitam, et sileamus ibi : quia Dominus Deus noster silere nos fecit, et potum dedit nobis aquam fellis : peccavimus enim Domino.

8:14 Why do we sit still? assemble yourselves, and let us enter into the fenced city, and let us be silent there: for the Lord our God hath put us to silence, and hath given us water of gall to drink: for we have sinned against the Lord.

8:15 Exspectavimus pacem, et non erat bonum : tempus medelæ, et ecce formido.

8:15 We looked for peace and no good came: for a time of healing, and behold fear.

8:16 A Dan auditus est fremitus equorum ejus ; a voce hinnituum pugnatorum ejus commota est omnis terra : et venerunt, et devoraverunt terram et plenitudinem ejus ; urbem et habitatores ejus.

8:16 The snorting of his horses was heard from Dan, all the land was moved at the sound of the neighing of his warriors: and they came and devoured the land, and all that was in it: the city and its inhabitants.

8:17 Quia ecce ego mittam vobis serpentes regulos, quibus non est incantatio : et mordebunt vos, ait Dominus.

8:17 For behold I will send among you serpents, basilisks, against which there is no charm: and they shall bite you, saith the Lord.

8:18 Dolor meus super dolorem, in me cor meum mœrens.

8:18 My sorrow is above sorrow, my heart mourneth within me.

8:19 Ecce vox clamoris filiæ populi mei de terra longinqua : Numquid Dominus non est in Sion ? aut rex ejus non est in ea ? Quare ergo me ad iracundiam concitaverunt in sculptilibus suis, et in vanitatibus alienis ?

8:19 Behold the voice of the daughter of my people from a far country: Is not the Lord in Sion, or is not her king in her? why then have they provoked me to wrath with their idols, and strange vanities?

8:20 Transiit messis, finita est æstas, et nos salvati non sumus.

8:20 The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved.

8:21 Super contritione filiæ populi mei contritus sum, et contristatus : stupor obtinuit me.

8:21 For the affliction of the daughter of my people I am afflicted, and made sorrowful, astonishment hath taken hold on me.

8:22 Numquid resina non est in Galaad ? aut medicus non est ibi ? quare igitur non est obducta cicatrix filiæ populi mei ?

8:22 Is there no balm in Galaad? or is there no physician there? Why then is not the wound of the daughter of my people closed?

Chapter 9

9:1 Quis dabit capiti meo aquam, et oculis meis fontem lacrimarum, et plorabo die ac nocte interfectos filiæ populi mei ?

9:1 Who will give water to my head, and a fountain of tears to my eyes? and I will weep day and night for the slain of the daughter of my people.

9:2 Quis dabit me in solitudine diversorium viatorum, et derelinquam populum meum, et recedam ab eis ? quia omnes adulteri sunt, cœtus prævaricatorum.

9:2 Who will give me in the wilderness a lodging place of wayfaring men, and I will leave my people, and depart from them? because they are all adulterers, an assembly of transgressors.

9:3 Et extenderunt linguam suam quasi arcum mendacii et non veritatis : confortati sunt in terra, quia de malo ad malum egressi sunt, et me non cognoverunt, dicit Dominus.

9:3 And they have bent their tongue, as a bow, for lies, and not for truth: they have strengthened themselves upon the earth, for they have proceeded from evil to evil, and me they have not known, saith the Lord.

9:4 Unusquisque se a proximo suo custodiat, et in omni fratre suo non habeat fiduciam : quia omnis frater supplantans supplantabit, et omnis amicus fraudulenter incedet.

9:4 Let every man take heed of his neighbour, and let him not trust in any brother of his: for every brother will utterly supplant, and every friend will walk deceitfully.

9:5 Et vir fratrem suum deridebit, et veritatem non loquentur : docuerunt enim linguam suam loqui mendacium ; ut inique agerent laboraverunt.

9:5 And a man shall mock his brother, and they will not speak the truth: for they have taught their tongue to speak lies: they have laboured to commit iniquity.

9:6 Habitatio tua in medio doli : in dolo renuerunt scire me, dicit Dominus.

9:6 Thy habitation is in the midst of deceit: through deceit they have refused to know me, saith the Lord.

9:7 Propterea hæc dicit Dominus exercituum : Ecce ego conflabo, et probabo eos : quid enim aliud faciam a facie filiæ populi mei ?

9:7 Therefore thus saith the Lord of hosts: Behold I will melt, and try them: for what else shall I do before the daughter of my people?

9:8 Sagitta vulnerans lingua eorum, dolum locuta est. In ore suo pacem cum amico suo loquitur, et occulte ponit ei insidias.

9:8 Their tongue is a piercing arrow, it hath spoken deceit: with his mouth one speaketh peace with his friend, and secretly he lieth in wait for him.

9:9 Numquid super his non visitabo, dicit Dominus, aut in gente hujusmodi non ulciscetur anima mea ?

9:9 Shall I not visit them for these things, saith the Lord? or shall not my soul be revenged on such a nation?

9:10 Super montes assumam fletum ac lamentum, et super speciosa deserti planctum, quoniam incensa sunt, eo quod non sit vir pertransiens, et non audierunt vocem possidentis : a volucre cæli usque ad pecora transmigraverunt et recesserunt.

9:10 For the mountains I will take up weeping and lamentation, and for the beautiful places of the desert, mourning: because they are burnt up, for that there is not a man that passeth through them: and they have not heard the voice of the owner: from the fowl of the air to the beasts they are gone away and departed.

9:11 Et dabo Jerusalem in acervos arenæ, et cubilia draconum : et civitates Juda dabo in desolationem, eo quod non sit habitator.

9:11 And I will make Jerusalem to be heaps of sand, and dens of dragons: and I will make the cities of Juda desolate, for want of an inhabitant.

9:12 Quis est vir sapiens qui intelligat hoc, et ad quem verbum oris Domini fiat, ut annuntiet istud, quare perierit terra, et exusta sit quasi desertum, eo quod non sit qui pertranseat ?

9:12 Who is the wise man, that may understand this, and to whom the word of the mouth of the Lord may come that he may declare this, why the land hath perished, and is burnt up like a wilderness, which none passeth through?

9:13 Et dixit Dominus : Quia dereliquerunt legem meam quam dedi eis, et non audierunt vocem meam, et non ambulaverunt in ea,

9:13 And the Lord said: Because they have forsaken my law, which I gave them, and have not heard my voice, and have not walked in it.

9:14 et abierunt post pravitatem cordis sui, et post Baalim, quod didicerunt a patribus suis :

9:14 But they have gone after the perverseness of their own heart, and after Baalim, which their fathers taught them.

9:15 idcirco hæc dicit Dominus exercituum, Deus Israël : Ecce ego cibabo populum istum absinthio, et potum dabo eis aquam fellis.

9:15 Therefore thus saith the Lord of hosts the God of Israel: Behold I will feed this people with wormwood, and give them water of gall to drink.

9:16 Et dispergam eos in gentibus quas non noverunt ipsi et patres eorum, et mittam post eos gladium, donec consumantur.

9:16 And I will scatter them among the nations, which they and their fathers have not known: and I will send the sword after them till they be consumed.

9:17 Hæc dicit Dominus exercituum, Deus Israël : Contemplamini, et vocate lamentatrices, et veniant : et ad eas quæ sapientes sunt mittite, et properent :

9:17 Thus saith the Lord of hosts the God of Israel: Consider ye, and call for the mourning women, and let them come: and send to them that are wise women, and let them make haste:

9:18 festinent, et assumant super nos lamentum : deducant oculi nostri lacrimas, et palpebræ nostræ defluant aquis.

9:18 Let them hasten and take up a lamentation for us: let our eyes shed tears, and our eyelids run down with waters.

9:19 Quia vox lamentationis audita est de Sion : Quomodo vastati sumus, et confusi vehementer ? quia dereliquimus terram ; quoniam dejecta sunt tabernacula nostra.

9:19 For a voice of wailing is heard out of Sion: How are we wasted and greatly confounded? because we have left the land, because our dwellings are cast down.

9:20 Audite ergo, mulieres, verbum Domini, et assumant aures vestræ sermonem oris ejus, et docete filias vestras lamentum, et unaquæque proximam suam planctum :

9:20 Hear therefore, ye women, the word of the Lord: and let your ears receive the word of his mouth: and teach your daughters wailing: and every one her neighbour mourning.

9:21 quia ascendit mors per fenestras nostras ; ingressa est domos nostras, disperdere parvulos deforis, juvenes de plateis.

9:21 For death is come up through our windows, it is entered into our houses to destroy the children from without, the young men from the streets.

9:22 Loquere : Hæc dicit Dominus : Et cadet morticinum hominis quasi stercus super faciem regionis, et quasi fœnum post tergum metentis, et non est qui colligat.

9:22 Speak: Thus saith the Lord: Even the carcass of man shall fall as dung upon the face of the country, and as grass behind the back of the mower, and there is none to gather it.

9:23 Hæc dicit Dominus : Non glorietur sapiens in sapientia sua, et non glorietur fortis in fortitudine sua, et non glorietur dives in divitiis suis :

9:23 Thus saith the Lord: Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, and let not the strong man glory in his strength, and let not the rich man glory in his riches:

9:24 sed in hoc glorietur, qui gloriatur, scire et nosse me, quia ego sum Dominus qui facio misericordiam, et judicium, et justitiam in terra : hæc enim placent mihi, ait Dominus.

9:24 But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, for I am the Lord that exercise mercy, and judgment, and justice in the earth: for these things please me, saith the Lord.

9:25 Ecce dies veniunt, dicit Dominus, et visitabo super omnem qui circumcisum habet præputium,

9:25 Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, and I will visit upon every one that hath the foreskin circumcised.

9:26 super Ægyptum, et super Juda, et super Edom, et super filios Ammon, et super Moab ; et super omnes qui attonsi sunt in comam, habitantes in deserto : quia omnes gentes habent præputium, omnis autem domus Israël incircumcisi sunt corde.

9:26 Upon Egypt, and upon Juda, and upon Edom, and upon the children of Ammon, and upon Moab, and upon all that have their hair polled round, that dwell in the desert: for all the nations are uncircumcised in the flesh, but all the house of Israel are uncircumcised in the heart.

Chapter 10

10:1 Audite verbum quod locutus est Dominus super vos, domus Israël.

10:1 Hear ye the word which the Lord hath spoken concerning you, O house of Israel.

10:2 Hæc dicit Dominus : Juxta vias gentium nolite discere, et a signis cæli nolite metuere, quæ timent gentes,

10:2 Thus saith the Lord: Learn not according to the ways of the Gentiles: and be not afraid of the signs of heaven, which the heathens fear:

10:3 quia leges populorum vanæ sunt. Quia lignum de saltu præcidit opus manus artificis in ascia :

10:3 For the laws of the people are vain: for the works of the hand of the workman hath cut a tree out of the forest with an axe.

10:4 argento et auro decoravit illud : clavis et malleis compegit, ut non dissolvatur :

10:4 He hath decked it with silver and gold: he hath put it together with nails and hammers, that it may not fall asunder.

10:5 in similitudinem palmæ fabricata sunt, et non loquentur : portata tollentur, quia incedere non valent. Nolite ergo timere ea, quia nec male possunt facere, nec bene.

10:5 They are framed after the likeness of a palm tree, and shall not speak: they must be carried to be removed, because they cannot go. Therefore fear them not, for they can neither do evil nor good.

10:6 Non est similis tui, Domine : magnus es tu, et magnum nomen tuum in fortitudine.

10:6 There is none like to thee, O Lord: thou art great, and great is thy name in might.

10:7 Quis non timebit te, o Rex gentium ? tuum est enim decus : inter cunctos sapientes gentium, et in universis regnis eorum, nullus est similis tui.

10:7 Who shall not fear thee, O king of nations? for thine is the glory: among all the wise men of the nations, and in all their kingdoms there is none like unto thee.

10:8 Pariter insipientes et fatui probabuntur : doctrina vanitatis eorum lignum est.

10:8 They shall be all proved together to be senseless and foolish: the doctrine of their vanity is wood.

10:9 Argentum involutum de Tharsis affertur, et aurum de Ophaz : opus artificis et manus ærarii. Hyacinthus et purpura indumentum eorum : opus artificum universa hæc.

10:9 Silver spread into plates is brought from Tharsis, and gold from Ophaz: the work of the artificer, and of the hand of the coppersmith: violet and purple is their clothing: all these things are the work of artificers.

10:10 Dominus autem Deus verus est, ipse Deus vivens, et rex sempiternus. Ab indignatione ejus commovebitur terra, et non sustinebunt gentes comminationem ejus.

10:10 But the Lord is the true God: he is the living God, and the everlasting king: at his wrath the earth shall tremble, and the nations shall not be able to abide his threatening.

10:11 Sic ergo dicetis eis : Dii qui cælos et terram non fecerunt, pereant de terra et de his quæ sub cælo sunt !

10:11 Thus then shall you say to them: The gods that have not made heaven and earth, let them perish from the earth, and from among those places that are under heaven.

10:12 Qui facit terram in fortitudine sua, præparat orbem in sapientia sua, et prudentia sua extendit cælos :

10:12 He that maketh the earth by his power, that prepareth the world by his wisdom, and stretcheth out the heavens by his knowledge.

10:13 ad vocem suam dat multitudinem aquarum in cælo, et elevat nebulas ab extremitatibus terræ : fulgura in pluviam facit, et educit ventum de thesauris suis.

10:13 At his voice he giveth a multitude of waters in the heaven, and lifteth up the clouds from the ends of the earth: he maketh lightnings for rain, and bringeth forth the wind out of his treasures.

10:14 Stultus factus est omnis homo a scientia : confusus est artifex omnis in sculptili, quoniam falsum est quod conflavit, et non est spiritus in eis.

10:14 Every man is become a fool for knowledge, every artist is confounded in his graven idol: for what he hath cast is false, and there is no spirit in them.

10:15 Vana sunt, et opus risu dignum : in tempore visitationis suæ peribunt.

10:15 They are vain things, and a ridiculous work: in the time of their visitation they shall perish.

10:16 Non est his similis pars Jacob : qui enim formavit omnia, ipse est, et Israël virga hæreditatis ejus : Dominus exercituum nomen illi.

10:16 The portion of Jacob is not like these: for it is he who formed all things: and Israel is the rod of his inheritance: the Lord of hosts is his name.

10:17 Congrega de terra confusionem tuam, quæ habitas in obsidione :

10:17 Gather up thy shame out of the land, thou that dwellest in a siege.

10:18 quia hæc dicit Dominus : Ecce ego longe projiciam habitatores terræ in hac vice, et tribulabo eos ita ut inveniantur.

10:18 For thus saith he Lord: Behold I will cast away far off the inhabitants of the land at this time: and I will afflict them, so that they may be found.

10:19 Væ mihi super contritione mea : pessima plaga mea. Ego autem dixi : Plane hæc infirmitas mea est, et portabo illam.

10:19 Woe is me for my destruction, my wound is very grievous. But I said: Truly this is my own evil, and I will bear it.

10:20 Tabernaculum meum vastatum est ; omnes funiculi mei dirupti sunt : filii mei exierunt a me, et non subsistunt. Non est qui extendat ultra tentorium meum, et erigat pelles meas.

10:20 My tabernacle is laid waste, all my cords are broken: my children are gone out from me, and they are not: there is none to stretch forth my tent any more, and to set up my curtains.

10:21 Quia stulte egerunt pastores, et Dominum non quæsierunt : propterea non intellexerunt, et omnis grex eorum dispersus est.

10:21 Because the pastors have done foolishly, and have not sought the Lord: therefore have they not understood, and all their flock is scattered.

10:22 Vox auditionis ecce venit, et commotio magna de terra aquilonis : ut ponat civitates Juda solitudinem, et habitaculum draconum.

10:22 Behold the sound of a noise cometh, a great commotion out of the land of the north: to make the cities of Juda a desert, and a dwelling for dragons.

10:23 Scio, Domine, quia non est hominis via ejus, nec viri est ut ambulet, et dirigat gressus suos.

10:23 I know, O Lord, that the way of a man is not his: neither is it in a man to walk, and to direct his steps.

10:24 Corripe me, Domine, verumtamen in judicio, et non in furore tuo, ne forte ad nihilum redigas me.

10:24 Correct me, O Lord, but yet with judgment: and not in thy fury, lest thou bring me to nothing.

10:25 Effunde indignationem tuam super gentes quæ non cognoverunt te, et super provincias quæ nomen tuum non invocaverunt : quia comederunt Jacob, et devoraverunt eum, et consumpserunt illum, et decus ejus dissipaverunt.

10:25 Pour out thy indignation upon the nations that have not known thee, and upon the provinces that have not called upon thy name: because they have eaten up Jacob, and devoured him, and consumed him, and have destroyed his glory.

Chapter 11

11:1 Verbum quod factum est a Domino ad Jeremiam, dicens :

11:1 The word that came from the Lord to Jeremiah, saying:

11:2 Audite verba pacti hujus, et loquimini ad viros Juda, et ad habitatores Jerusalem,

11:2 Hear ye the words of this covenant, and speak to the men of Juda, and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem,

11:3 et dices ad eos : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus Israël : Maledictus vir qui non audierit verba pacti hujus

11:3 And thou shalt say to them: Thus saith the Lord the God of Israel: Cursed is the man that shall not hearken to the words of this covenant,

11:4 quod præcepi patribus vestris, in die qua eduxi eos de terra Ægypti, de fornace ferrea, dicens : Audite vocem meam, et facite omnia quæ præcipio vobis, et eritis mihi in populum, et ego ero vobis in Deum :

11:4 Which I commanded your fathers in the day that I brought them out of the land of Egypt, from the iron furnace, saying: Hear ye my voice, and do all things that I command you: and you shall be my people, and I will be your God:

11:5 ut suscitem juramentum quod juravi patribus vestris, daturum me eis terram fluentem lacte et melle, sicut est dies hæc. Et respondi, et dixi : Amen, Domine.

11:5 That I may accomplish the oath which I swore to your fathers, to give them a land flowing with milk and honey, as it is this day. And I answered and said: Amen, O Lord.

11:6 Et dixit Dominus ad me : Vociferare omnia verba hæc in civitatibus Juda, et foris Jerusalem, dicens : Audite verba pacti hujus, et facite illa,

11:6 And the Lord said to me: Proclaim aloud all these words in the cities of Juda, and in the streets of Jerusalem, saying: Hear ye the words of the covenant, and do them:

11:7 quia contestans contestatus sum patres vestros, in die qua eduxi eos de terra Ægypti, usque ad diem hanc : mane consurgens contestatus sum, et dixi : Audite vocem meam.

11:7 For protesting I conjured your fathers in the day that I brought them out of the land of Egypt even to this day: rising early I conjured them, and said: Hearken ye to my voice:

11:8 Et non audierunt, nec inclinaverunt aurem suam, sed abierunt, unusquisque in pravitate cordis sui mali : et induxi super eos omnia verba pacti hujus quod præcepi ut facerent, et non fecerunt.

11:8 And they obeyed not, nor inclined their ear: but walked every one in the perverseness of his own wicked heart: and I brought upon them all the words of this covenant, which I commanded them to do, but they did them not.

11:9 Et dixit Dominus ad me : Inventa est conjuratio in viris Juda et in habitatoribus Jerusalem.

11:9 And the Lord said to me: A conspiracy is found among the men of Juda, and among the inhabitants of Jerusalem.

11:10 Reversi sunt ad iniquitates patrum suorum priores, qui noluerunt audire verba mea : et hi ergo abierunt post deos alienos, ut servirent eis : irritum fecerunt domus Israël et domus Juda pactum meum quod pepigi cum patribus eorum.

11:10 They are returned to the former iniquities of their fathers, who refused to hear my words: so these likewise have gone after strange gods, to serve them: the house of Israel, and the house of Juda have made void my covenant, which I made with their fathers.

11:11 Quam ob rem hæc dicit Dominus : Ecce ego inducam super eos mala de quibus exire non poterunt : et clamabunt ad me, et non exaudiam eos.

11:11 Wherefore thus saith the Lord: Behold I will bring in evils upon them, which they shall not be able to escape: and they shall cry to me, and I will not hearken to them.

11:12 Et ibunt civitates Juda et habitatores Jerusalem, et clamabunt ad deos quibus libant, et non salvabunt eos in tempore afflictionis eorum.

11:12 And the cities of Juda, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem shall go, and cry to the gods to whom they offer sacrifice, and they shall not save them in the time of their affliction.

11:13 Secundum numerum enim civitatum tuarum erant dii tui, Juda : et secundum numerum viarum Jerusalem, posuisti aras confusionis, aras ad libandum Baalim.

11:13 For according to the number of thy cities were thy gods, O Juda: and according to the number of the streets of Jerusalem thou hast set up altars of confusion, altars to offer sacrifice to Baalim.

11:14 Tu ergo noli orare pro populo hoc, et ne assumas pro eis laudem et orationem, quia non exaudiam in tempore clamoris eorum ad me, in tempore afflictionis eorum.

11:14 Therefore do not thou pray for this people, and do not take up praise and prayer for them: for I will not hear them in the time of their cry to me, in the time of their affliction.

11:15 Quid est, quod dilectus meus in domo mea fecit scelera multa ? numquid carnes sanctæ auferent a te malitias tuas, in quibus gloriata es ?

11:15 What is the meaning that my beloved hath wrought much wickedness in my house? shall the holy flesh take away from thee thy crimes, in which thou hast boasted?

11:16 Olivam uberem, pulchram, fructiferam, speciosam, vocavit Dominus nomen tuum : ad vocem loquelæ, grandis exarsit ignis in ea, et combusta sunt fruteta ejus.

11:16 The Lord called thy name, a plentiful olive tree, fair, fruitful, and beautiful: at the noise of a word, a great fire was kindled in it, and the branches thereof are burnt.

11:17 Et Dominus exercituum, qui plantavit te, locutus est super te malum, pro malis domus Israël, et domus Juda, quæ fecerunt sibi ad irritandum me, libantes Baalim.

11:17 And the Lord of hosts that planted thee, hath pronounced evil against thee: for the evils of the house of Israel, and of the house of Juda, which they have done to themselves, to provoke me, offering sacrifice to Baalim.

11:18 Tu autem, Domine, demonstrasti mihi, et cognovi : tunc ostendisti mihi studia eorum.

11:18 But thou, O Lord, hast shewn me, and I have known: then thou shewedst me their doings.

11:19 Et ego quasi agnus mansuetus, qui portatur ad victimam : et non cognovi quia cogitaverunt super me consilia, dicentes : Mittamus lignum in panem ejus, et eradamus eum de terra viventium, et nomen ejus non memoretur amplius.

11:19 And I was as a meek lamb, that is carried to be a victim: and I knew not that they had devised counsels against me, saying: Let us put wood on his bread, and cut him off from the land of the living, and let his name be remembered no more.

11:20 Tu autem, Domine Sabaoth, qui judicas juste, et probas renes et corda, videam ultionem tuam ex eis : tibi enim revelavi causam meam.

11:20 But thou, O Lord of Sabaoth, who judgest justly, and triest the reins and the hearts, let me see thy revenge on them: for to thee have I revealed my cause.

11:21 Propterea hæc dicit Dominus ad viros Anathoth, qui quærunt animam tuam, et dicunt : Non prophetabis in nomine Domini, et non morieris in manibus nostris :

11:21 Therefore thus saith the Lord to the men of Anathoth, who seek thy life, and say: Thou shalt not prophesy in the name of the Lord, and thou shalt not die in our hands.

11:22 propterea hæc dicit Dominus exercituum : Ecce ego visitabo super eos : juvenes morientur in gladio ; filii eorum et filiæ eorum morientur in fame.

11:22 Therefore thus saith the Lord of hosts: Behold I will visit upon them: their young men shall die by the sword, their sons and their daughters shall die by famine.

11:23 Et reliquiæ non erunt ex eis : inducam enim malum super viros Anathoth, annum visitationis eorum.

11:23 And there shall be no remains of them: for I will bring in evil upon the men of Anathoth, the year of their visitation.

Chapter 12

12:1 Justus quidem tu es, Domine, si disputem tecum : verumtamen justa loquar ad te : Quare via impiorum prosperatur ; bene est omnibus qui prævaricantur et inique agunt ?

12:1 Thou indeed, O Lord, art just, if I plead with thee, but yet I will speak what is just to thee: Why doth the way of the wicked prosper: why is it well with all them that transgress, and do wickedly?

12:2 Plantasti eos, et radicem miserunt : proficiunt, et faciunt fructum : prope es tu ori eorum, et longe a renibus eorum.

12:2 Thou hast planted them, and they have taken root: they prosper and bring forth fruit: thou art near in their mouth, and far from their reins.

12:3 Et tu, Domine, nosti me, vidisti me, et probasti cor meum tecum. Congrega eos quasi gregem ad victimam, et sanctifica eos in die occisionis.

12:3 And thou, O Lord, hast known me, thou hast seen me, and proved my heart with thee: gather them together as for the day of slaughter.

12:4 Usquequo lugebit terra, et herba omnis regionis siccabitur, propter malitiam habitantium in ea ? Consumptum est animal, et volucre, quoniam dixerunt : Non videbit novissima nostra.

12:4 How long shall the land mourn, and the herb of every field wither for the wickedness of them that dwell therein? The beasts and the birds are consumed: because they have said: He shall not see our last end.

12:5 Si cum peditibus currens laborasti, quomodo contendere poteris cum equis ? cum autem in terra pacis securus fueris, quid facies in superbia Jordanis ?

12:5 If thou hast been wearied with running with footmen, how canst thou contend with horses? and if thou hast been secure in a land of peace, what wilt thou do in the swelling of the Jordan?

12:6 Nam et fratres tui, et domus patris tui, etiam ipsi pugnaverunt adversum te, et clamaverunt post te plena voce : ne credas eis, cum locuti fuerint tibi bona.

12:6 For even thy brethren, and the house of thy father, even they have fought against thee, and have cried after thee with full voice: believe them not when they speak good things to thee.

12:7 Reliqui domum meam ; dimisi hæreditatem meam : dedi dilectam animam meam in manu inimicorum ejus.

12:7 I have forsaken my house, I have left my inheritance: I have given my dear soul into the hand of her enemies.

12:8 Facta est mihi hæreditas mea quasi leo in silva : dedit contra me vocem, ideo odivi eam.

12:8 My inheritance is become to me as a lion in the wood: it hath cried out against me, therefore have I hated it.

12:9 Numquid avis discolor hæreditas mea mihi ? numquid avis tincta per totum ? Venite, congregamini, omnes bestiæ terræ : properate ad devorandum.

12:9 Is my inheritance to me as a speckled bird? is it as a bird dyed throughout? come ye, assemble yourselves, all ye beasts of the earth, make haste to devour.

12:10 Pastores multi demoliti sunt vineam meam, conculcaverunt partem meam, dederunt portionem meam desiderabilem in desertum solitudinis.

12:10 Many pastors have destroyed my vineyard, they have trodden my portion under foot: they have changed my delightful portion into a desolate wilderness.

12:11 Posuerunt eam in dissipationem, luxitque super me : desolatione desolata est omnis terra, quia nullus est qui recogitet corde.

12:11 They have laid it waste, and it hath mourned for me. With desolation is all the land made desolate; because there is none that considereth in the heart.

12:12 Super omnes vias deserti venerunt vastatores, quia gladius Domini devorabit : ab extremo terræ usque ad extremum ejus, non est pax universæ carni.

12:12 The spoilers are come upon all the ways of the wilderness, for the sword of the Lord shall devour from one end of the land to the other end thereof: there is no peace for all flesh.

12:13 Seminaverunt triticum, et spinas messuerunt : hæreditatem acceperunt, et non eis proderit. Confundemini a fructibus vestris propter iram furoris Domini.

12:13 They have sown wheat, and reaped thorns: they have received an inheritance, and it shall not profit them: you shall be ashamed of your fruits, because of the fierce wrath of the Lord.

12:14 Hæc dicit Dominus adversum omnes vicinos meos pessimos, qui tangunt hæreditatem quam distribui populo meo Israël : Ecce ego evellam eos de terra sua, et domum Juda evellam de medio eorum.

12:14 Thus saith the Lord against all wicked neighbours, that touch the inheritance that I have shared out to my people Israel: Behold I will pluck them out of their land, and I will pluck the house of Juda out of the midst of them.

12:15 Et cum evulsero eos, convertar, et miserebor eorum, et reducam eos : virum ad hæreditatem suam, et virum in terram suam.

12:15 And when I shall have plucked them out, I will return, and have mercy on them: and will bring them back, every man to his inheritance, and every man into his land.

12:16 Et erit : si eruditi didicerint vias populi mei, ut jurent in nomine meo : Vivit Dominus ! sicut docuerunt populum meum jurare in Baal, ædificabuntur in medio populi mei.

12:16 And it shall come to pass, if they will be taught, and will learn the ways of my people, to swear by my name: The Lord liveth, as they have taught my people to swear by Baal: that they shall be built up in the midst of my people.

12:17 Quod si non audierint, evellam gentem illam evulsione et perditione, ait Dominus.

12:17 But if they will not hear, I will utterly pluck out and destroy that nation, saith the Lord.

Chapter 13

13:1 Hæc dicit Dominus ad me : Vade, et posside tibi lumbare lineum, et pones illud super lumbos tuos, et in aquam non inferes illud.

13:1 Thus saith the Lord to me: Go, and get thee a linen girdle, and thou shalt put it about thy loins, and shalt not put it into water.

13:2 Et possedi lumbare juxta verbum Domini, et posui circa lumbos meos.

13:2 And I got a girdle according to the word of the Lord, and put it about my loins.

13:3 Et factus est sermo Domini ad me secundo, dicens :

13:3 And the word of the Lord came to me the second time, saying:

13:4 Tolle lumbare quod possedisti, quod est circa lumbos tuos : et surgens vade ad Euphraten, et absconde ibi illud in foramine petræ.

13:4 Take the girdle which thou hast got, which is about thy loins, and arise, go to the Euphrates, and hide it there in a hole of the rock.

13:5 Et abii, et abscondi illud in Euphrate, sicut præceperat mihi Dominus.

13:5 And I went, and hid it by the Euphrates, as the Lord had commanded me.

13:6 Et factum est post dies plurimos, dixit Dominus ad me : Surge, vade ad Euphraten, et tolle inde lumbare quod præcepi tibi ut absconderes illud ibi.

13:6 And it came to pass after many days, that the Lord said to me: Arise, go to the Euphrates, and take from thence the girdle, which I commanded thee to hide there.

13:7 Et abii ad Euphraten, et fodi, et tuli lumbare de loco ubi absconderam illud : et ecce computruerat lumbare, ita ut nulli usui aptum esset.

13:7 And I went to the Euphrates, and digged, and took the girdle out of the place where I had hid it and behold the girdle was rotten, so that it was fit for no use.

13:8 Et factum est verbum Domini ad me, dicens :

13:8 And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

13:9 Hæc dicit Dominus : Sic putrescere faciam superbiam Juda, et superbiam Jerusalem multam :

13:9 Thus saith the Lord: After this manner will I make the pride of Juda, and the great pride of Jerusalem to rot.

13:10 populum istum pessimum qui nolunt audire verba mea, et ambulant in pravitate cordis sui, abieruntque post deos alienos ut servirent eis et adorarent eos : et erunt sicut lumbare istud, quod nulli usui aptum est.

13:10 This wicked people, that will not hear my words, and that walk in the perverseness of their heart, and have gone after strange gods to serve them, and to adore them: and they shall be as this girdle ,which is fit for no use.

13:11 Sicut enim adhæret lumbare ad lumbos viri, sic agglutinavi mihi omnem domum Israël, et omnem domum Juda, dicit Dominus, ut essent mihi in populum, et in nomen, et in laudem, et in gloriam : et non audierunt.

13:11 For as the girdle sticketh close to the loins of a man, so have I brought close to me all the house of Israel, and all the house of Juda, saith the Lord: that they might be my people, and for a name, and for a praise, and for a glory: but they would not hear.

13:12 Dices ergo ad eos sermonem istum : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus Israël : Omnis laguncula implebitur vino. Et dicent ad te : Numquid ignoramus quia omnis laguncula implebitur vino ?

13:12 Thou shalt speak therefore to them this word: Thus saith the Lord the God of Israel: Every bottle shall be filled with wine. And they shall say to thee: Do we not know that every bottle shall be filled with wine?

13:13 Et dices ad eos : Hæc dicit Dominus : Ecce ego implebo omnes habitatores terræ hujus, et reges qui sedent de stirpe David super thronum ejus, et sacerdotes, et prophetas, et omnes habitatores Jerusalem, ebrietate.

13:13 And thou shalt say to them: Thus saith the Lord: Behold I will fill all the inhabitants of this land, and the kings of the race of David that sit upon his throne, and the priests, and the prophets, and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, with drunkenness.

13:14 Et dispergam eos virum a fratre suo, et patres et filios pariter, ait Dominus. Non parcam, et non concedam : neque miserebor, ut non disperdam eos.

13:14 And I will scatter them every man from his brother, and fathers and sons in like manner, saith the Lord: I will not spare, and I will not pardon: nor will I have mercy, but to destroy them.

13:15 Audite, et auribus percipite : nolite elevari, quia Dominus locutus est.

13:15 Hear ye, and give ear: Be not proud, for the Lord hath spoken.

13:16 Date Domino Deo vestro gloriam antequam contenebrescat, et antequam offendant pedes vestri ad montes caliginosos : exspectabitis lucem, et ponet eam in umbram mortis, et in caliginem.

13:16 Give ye glory to the Lord your God, before it be dark, and before your feet stumble upon the dark mountains: you shall look for light, and he will turn it into the shadow of death, and into darkness.

13:17 Quod si hoc non audieritis, in abscondito plorabit anima mea a facie superbiæ : plorans plorabit, et deducet oculus meus lacrimam, quia captus est grex Domini.

13:17 But if you will not hear this, my soul shall weep in secret for your pride: weeping it shall weep, and my eyes shall run down with tears, because the flock of the Lord is carried away captive.

13:18 Dic regi et dominatrici : Humiliamini, sedete, quoniam descendit de capite vestro corona gloriæ vestræ.

13:18 Say to the king, and to the queen: Humble yourselves, sit down: for the crown of your glory is come down from your head.

13:19 Civitates austri clausæ sunt, et non est qui aperiat : translata est omnis Juda transmigratione perfecta.

13:19 The cities of the south are shut up, and there is none to open them: all Juda is carried away captive with an entire captivity.

13:20 Levate oculos vestros et videte, qui venitis ab aquilone : ubi est grex qui datus est tibi, pecus inclytum tuum ?

13:20 Lift up your eyes, and see, you that come from the north: where is the flock that is given thee, thy beautiful cattle?

13:21 Quid dices cum visitaverit te ? tu enim docuisti eos adversum te, et erudisti in caput tuum. Numquid non dolores apprehendent te, quasi mulierem parturientem ?

13:21 What wilt thou say when he shall visit thee? for thou hast taught them against thee, and instructed them against thy own head: shall not sorrows lay hold on thee, as a woman in labour?

13:22 Quod si dixeris in corde tuo : Quare venerunt mihi hæc ? propter multitudinem iniquitatis tuæ revelata sunt verecundiora tua, pollutæ sunt plantæ tuæ.

13:22 And if thou shalt say in thy heart: Why are these things come upon me? For the greatness of thy iniquity, thy nakedness is discovered, the soles of thy feet are defiled.

13:23 Si mutare potest Æthiops pellem suam, aut pardus varietates suas, et vos poteritis benefacere, cum didiceritis malum.

13:23 If the Ethiopian can change his skin, or the leopard his spots: you also may do well, when you have learned evil.

13:24 Et disseminabo eos quasi stipulam quæ vento raptatur in deserto.

13:24 And I will scatter them as stubble, which is carried away by the wind in the desert.

13:25 Hæc sors tua, parsque mensuræ tuæ a me, dicit Dominus, quia oblita es mei, et confisa es in mendacio.

13:25 This is thy lot, and the portion of thy measure from me, saith the Lord, because thou hast forgotten me, and hast trusted in falsehood.

13:26 Unde et ego nudavi femora tua contra faciem tuam, et apparuit ignominia tua :

13:26 Wherefore I have also bared thy thighs against thy face, and thy shame hath appeared.

13:27 adulteria tua, et hinnitus tuus, scelus fornicationis tuæ : super colles in agro vidi abominationes tuas. Væ tibi, Jerusalem ! non mundaberis post me : usquequo adhuc ?

13:27 I have seen thy adulteries, and thy neighing, the wickedness of thy fornication: and thy abominations, upon the hills in the field. Woe to thee, Jerusalem, wilt thou not be made clean after me: how long yet?

Chapter 14

14:1 Quod factum est verbum Domini ad Jeremiam, de sermonibus siccitatis.

14:1 The word of the Lord that came to Jeremiah concerning the words of the drought.

14:2 Luxit Judæa, et portæ ejus corruerunt, et obscuratæ sunt in terra, et clamor Jerusalem ascendit.

14:2 Judea hath mourned, and the gates thereof are fallen, and are become obscure on the ground, and the cry of Jerusalem is gone up.

14:3 Majores miserunt minores suos ad aquam : venerunt ad hauriendum. Non invenerunt aquam : reportaverunt vasa sua vacua. Confusi sunt, et afflicti, et operuerunt capita sua.

14:3 The great ones sent their inferiors to the water: they came to draw, they found no water, they carried back their vessels empty: they were confounded and afflicted, and covered their heads.

14:4 Propter terræ vastitatem, quia non venit pluvia in terram, confusi sunt agricolæ : operuerunt capita sua.

14:4 For the destruction of the land, because there came no rain upon the earth, the husbandman were confounded, they covered their heads.

14:5 Nam et cerva in agro peperit, et reliquit, quia non erat herba.

14:5 Yea, the hind also brought forth in the field, and left it, because there was no grass.

14:6 Et onagri steterunt in rupibus ; traxerunt ventum quasi dracones : defecerunt oculi eorum, quia non erat herba.

14:6 And the wild asses stood upon the rocks, they snuffed up the wind like dragons, their eyes failed, because there was no grass.

14:7 Si iniquitates nostræ responderint nobis, Domine, fac propter nomen tuum : quoniam multæ sunt aversiones nostræ : tibi peccavimus.

14:7 If our iniquities have testified against us, O Lord, do thou it for thy name's sake, for our rebellions are many, we have sinned against thee.

14:8 Exspectatio Israël, salvator ejus in tempore tribulationis, quare quasi colonus futurus es in terra, et quasi viator declinans ad manendum ?

14:8 O expectation of Israel, the Saviour thereof in time of trouble: why wilt thou be as a stranger in the land, and as a wayfaring man turning in to lodge?

14:9 quare futurus es velut vir vagus, ut fortis qui non potest salvare ? Tu autem in nobis es, Domine, et nomen tuum invocatum est super nos : ne derelinquas nos.

14:9 Why wilt thou be as a wandering man, as a mighty man that cannot save? but thou, O Lord, art among us, and thy name is called upon by us, forsake us not.

14:10 Hæc dicit Dominus populo huic, qui dilexit movere pedes suos, et non quievit, et Domino non placuit : Nunc recordabitur iniquitatum eorum, et visitabit peccata eorum.

14:10 Thus saith the Lord to this people, that have loved to move their feet, and have not rested, and have not pleased the Lord: He will now remember their iniquities, and visit their sins.

14:11 Et dixit Dominus ad me : Noli orare pro populo isto in bonum.

14:11 And the Lord said to me: Pray not for this people for their good.

14:12 Cum jejunaverint, non exaudiam preces eorum, et si obtulerint holocautomata et victimas, non suscipiam ea : quoniam gladio, et fame, et peste consumam eos.

14:12 When they fast I will not hear their prayers: and if they offer holocausts and victims, I will not receive them: for I will consume them by the sword, and by famine, and by the pestilence.

14:13 Et dixi : A, a, a, Domine Deus : prophetæ dicunt eis : Non videbitis gladium, et fames non erit in vobis : sed pacem veram dabit vobis in loco isto.

14:13 And I said: Ah, ah, ah, O Lord God, the prophets say to them: You shall not see the sword, and there shall be no famine among you, but he will give you true peace in this place.

14:14 Et dicit Dominus ad me : Falso prophetæ vaticinantur in nomine meo : non misi eos, et non præcepi eis, neque locutus sum ad eos. Visionem mendacem, et divinationem, et fraudulentiam, et seductionem cordis sui, prophetant vobis.

14:14 And the Lord said to me: The prophets prophesy falsely in my name: I sent them not, neither have I commanded them, nor have I spoken to them: they prophesy unto you a lying vision, and divination and deceit, and the seduction of their own heart.

14:15 Idcirco hæc dicit Dominus de prophetis qui prophetant in nomine meo, quos ego non misi, dicentes : Gladius et fames non erit in terra hac : In gladio et fame consumentur prophetæ illi.

14:15 Therefore thus saith the Lord concerning the prophets that prophesy in my name, whom I did not send, that say: Sword and famine shall not be in this land: By sword and famine shall those prophets be consumed.

14:16 Et populi quibus prophetant erunt projecti in viis Jerusalem præ fame et gladio, et non erit qui sepeliat eos : ipsi et uxores eorum, filii et filiæ eorum : et effundam super eos malum suum.

14:16 And the people to whom they prophesy, shall be cast out in the streets of Jerusalem because of the famine and the sword, and there shall be none to bury them: they and their wives, their sons and their daughters, and I will pour out their own wickedness upon them.

14:17 Et dices ad eos verbum istud : Deducant oculi mei lacrimam per noctem et diem, et non taceant, quoniam contritione magna contrita est virgo filia populi mei, plaga pessima vehementer.

14:17 And thou shalt speak this word to them: Let my eyes shed down tears night and day, and let them not cease, because the virgin daughter of my people is afflicted with a great affliction, with an exceeding grievous evil.

14:18 Si egressus fuero ad agros, ecce occisi gladio : et si introiero in civitatem, ecce attenuati fame. Propheta quoque et sacerdos abierunt in terram quam ignorabant.

14:18 If I go forth into the fields, behold the slain with the sword: and if I enter into the city, behold them that are consumed with famine. The prophet also and the priest are gone into a land which they knew not.

14:19 Numquid projiciens abjecisti Judam ? aut Sion abominata est anima tua ? quare ergo percussisti nos ita ut nulla sit sanitas ? Exspectavimus pacem, et non est bonum : et tempus curationis, et ecce turbatio.

14:19 Hast thou utterly cast away Juda, or hath thy soul abhorred Sion? why then hast thou struck us, so that there is no healing for us? we have looked for peace, and there is no good: and for the time of healing, and behold trouble.

14:20 Cognovimus, Domine, impietates nostras, iniquitates patrum nostrorum, quia peccavimus tibi.

14:20 We acknowledge, O Lord, our wickedness, the iniquities of our fathers, because we have sinned against thee.

14:21 Ne des nos in opprobrium, propter nomen tuum, neque facias nobis contumeliam solii gloriæ tuæ : recordare, ne irritum facias fœdus tuum nobiscum.

14:21 Give us not to be a reproach, for thy name's sake, and do not disgrace in us the throne of thy glory: remember, break not thy covenant with us.

14:22 Numquid sunt in sculptilibus gentium qui pluant ? aut cæli possunt dare imbres ? nonne tu es Dominus Deus noster, quem exspectavimus ? tu enim fecisti omnia hæc.

14:22 Are there any among the graven things of the Gentiles that can send rain? or can the heavens give showers? art not thou the Lord our God, whom we have looked for? for thou hast made all these things.

Chapter 15

15:1 Et dixit Dominus ad me : Si steterit Moyses et Samuel coram me, non est anima mea ad populum istum : ejice illos a facie mea, et egrediantur.

15:1 And the Lord said to me: If Moses and Samuel shall stand before me, my soul is not towards this people: cast them out from my sight, and let them go forth.

15:2 Quod si dixerint ad te : Quo egrediemur ? dices ad eos : Hæc dicit Dominus : Qui ad mortem, ad mortem, et qui ad gladium, ad gladium, et qui ad famem, ad famem, et qui ad captivitatem, ad captivitatem.

15:2 And if they shall say unto thee: Whither shall we go forth? thou shalt say to them: Thus saith the Lord: Such as are for death, to death: and such as are for the sword, to the sword: and such as are for famine, to famine: and such as are for captivity, to captivity.

15:3 Et visitabo super eos quatuor species, dicit Dominus : gladium ad occisionem, et canes ad lacerandum, et volatilia cæli et bestias terræ ad devorandum et dissipandum.

15:3 And I will visit them with four kinds, saith the Lord: The sword to kill, and the dogs to tear, and the fowls of the air, and the beasts of the earth, to devour and to destroy.

15:4 Et dabo eos in fervorem universis regnis terræ, propter Manassen filium Ezechiæ regis Juda, super omnibus quæ fecit in Jerusalem.

15:4 And I will give them up to the rage of all the kingdoms of the earth: because of Manasses the son of Ezechias the king of Juda, for all that he did in Jerusalem.

15:5 Quis enim miserebitur tui, Jerusalem, aut quis contristabitur pro te ? aut quis ibit ad rogandum pro pace tua ?

15:5 For who shall have pity on thee, O Jerusalem? or who shall bemoan thee? or who shall go to pray for thy peace?

15:6 Tu reliquisti me, dicit Dominus ; retrorsum abiisti : et extendam manum meam super te, et interficiam te : laboravi rogans.

15:6 Thou hast forsaken me, saith the Lord, thou art gone backward: and I will stretch out my hand against thee, and I will destroy thee: I am weary of entreating thee.

15:7 Et dispergam eos ventilabro in portis terræ : interfeci et disperdidi populum meum, et tamen a viis suis non sunt reversi.

15:7 And I will scatter them with a fan in the gates of the land: I have killed and destroyed my people, and yet they are not returned from their ways.

15:8 Multiplicatæ sunt mihi viduæ ejus super arenam maris : induxi eis super matrem adolescentis vastatorem meridie : misi super civitates repente terrorem.

15:8 Their widows are multiplied unto me above the sand of the sea: I have brought upon them against the mother of the young man a spoiler at noonday: I have cast a terror on a sudden upon the cities.

15:9 Infirmata est quæ peperit septem ; defecit anima ejus : occidit ei sol cum adhuc esset dies : confusa est, et erubuit : et residuos ejus in gladium dabo in conspectu inimicorum eorum, ait Dominus.

15:9 She that hath borne seven is become weak, her soul hath fainted away: her sun is gone down, while it was yet day: she is confounded, and ashamed: and the residue of them I will give up to the sword in the sight of their enemies, saith the Lord.

15:10 Væ mihi, mater mea ! quare genuisti me, virum rixæ, virum discordiæ in universa terra ? Non fœneravi, nec fœneravit mihi quisquam : omnes maledicunt mihi.

15:10 Woe is me, my mother: why hast thou borne me a man of strife, a man of contention to all the earth? I have not lent on usury, neither hath any man lent to me on usury: yet all curse me.

15:11 Dicit Dominus : Si non reliquiæ tuæ in bonum, si non occurri tibi in tempore afflictionis, et in tempore tribulationis adversus inimicum.

15:11 The Lord saith to me: Assuredly it shall be well with thy remnant, assuredly I shall help thee in the time of affliction, and in the time of tribulation against the enemy.

15:12 Numquid fœderabitur ferrum ferro ab aquilone, et æs ?

15:12 Shall iron be allied with the iron from the north, and the brass?

15:13 Divitias tuas et thesauros tuos in direptionem dabo gratis, in omnibus peccatis tuis, et in omnibus terminis tuis.

15:13 Thy riches and thy treasures I will give unto spoil for nothing, because of all thy sins, even in all thy borders.

15:14 Et adducam inimicos tuos de terra quam nescis, quia ignis succensus est in furore meo : super vos ardebit.

15:14 And I will bring thy enemies out of a land, which thou knowest not: for a fire is kindled in my rage, it shall burn upon you.

15:15 Tu scis, Domine : recordare mei, et visita me, et tuere me ab his qui persequuntur me. Noli in patientia tua suscipere me : scito quoniam sustinui propter te opprobrium.

15:15 O Lord, thou knowest, remember me, and visit me, and defend me from them that persecute me, do not defend me in thy patience: know that for thy sake I have suffered reproach.

15:16 Inventi sunt sermones tui, et comedi eos : et factum est mihi verbum tuum in gaudium et in lætitiam cordis mei, quoniam invocatum est nomen tuum super me, Domine Deus exercituum.

15:16 Thy words were found, and I did eat them, and thy word was to me a joy and gladness of my heart: for thy name is called upon me, O Lord God of hosts.

15:17 Non sedi in concilio ludentium, et gloriatus sum a facie manus tuæ : solus sedebam, quoniam comminatione replesti me.

15:17 I sat not in the assembly of jesters, nor did I make a boast of the presence of thy hand: I sat alone, because thou hast filled me with threats.

15:18 Quare factus est dolor meus perpetuus, et plaga mea desperabilis renuit curari ? facta est mihi quasi mendacium aquarum infidelium.

15:18 Why is my sorrow become perpetual, and my wound desperate so as to refuse to be healed? it is become to me as the falsehood of deceitful waters that cannot be trusted.

15:19 Propter hoc hæc dicit Dominus : Si converteris, convertam te, et ante faciem meam stabis : et si separaveris pretiosum a vili, quasi os meum eris : convertentur ipsi ad te, et tu non converteris ad eos.

15:19 Therefore thus saith the Lord: If thou wilt be converted, I will convert thee, and thou shalt stand before my face; and thou wilt separate the precious from the vile, thou shalt be as my mouth: they shall be turned to thee, and thou shalt not be turned to them.

15:20 Et dabo te populo huic in murum æreum fortem : et bellabunt adversum te, et non prævalebunt, quia ego tecum sum ut salvem te, et eruam te, dicit Dominus :

15:20 And I will make thee to this people as a strong wall of brass: and they shall fight against thee, and shall not prevail: for I am with thee to save thee, and to deliver thee, saith the Lord.

15:21 et liberabo te de manu pessimorum, et redimam te de manu fortium.

15:21 And I will deliver thee out of the hand of the wicked, and I will redeem thee out of the hand of the mighty.

Chapter 16

16:1 Et factum est verbum Domini ad me, dicens :

16:1 And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

16:2 Non accipies uxorem, et non erunt tibi filii et filiæ in loco isto.

16:2 Thou shalt not take thee a wife, neither shalt thou have sons and daughters in this place.

16:3 Quia hæc dicit Dominus super filios et filias qui generantur in loco isto, et super matres eorum, quæ genuerunt eos, et super patres eorum, de quorum stirpe sunt nati in terra hac :

16:3 For thus saith the Lord concerning the sons and daughters, that are born in this place, and concerning their mothers that bore them: and concerning their fathers, of whom they were born in this land:

16:4 Mortibus ægrotationum morientur : non plangentur, et non sepelientur : in sterquilinium super faciem terræ erunt, et gladio et fame consumentur : et erit cadaver eorum in escam volatilibus cæli et bestiis terræ.

16:4 They shall die by the death of grievous illnesses: they shall not be lamented, and they shall not be buried, they shall be as dung upon the face of the earth: and they shall be consumed with the sword, and with famine: and their carcasses shall be meat for the fowls of the air, and for the beasts of the earth.

16:5 Hæc enim dicit Dominus : Ne ingrediaris domum convivii, neque vadas ad plangendum, neque consoleris eos, quia abstuli pacem meam a populo isto, dicit Dominus, misericordiam et miserationes.

16:5 For thus saith the Lord: Enter not into the house of feasting, neither go thou to mourn, nor to comfort them: because I have taken away my peace from this people, saith the Lord, my mercy and commiserations.

16:6 Et morientur grandes et parvi in terra ista : non sepelientur, neque plangentur, et non se incident, neque calvitium fiet pro eis.

16:6 Both the great and the little shall die in this land: they shall not be buried nor lamented, and men shall not cut themselves, nor make themselves bald for them.

16:7 Et non frangent inter eos lugenti panem ad consolandum super mortuo, et non dabunt eis potum calicis ad consolandum super patre suo et matre.

16:7 And they shall not break bread among them to him that mourneth, to comfort him for the dead: neither shall they give them for their father and mother.

16:8 Et domum convivii non ingrediaris, ut sedeas cum eis, et comedas, et bibas.

16:8 And do not thou go into the house of feasting, to sit with them, and to eat and drink:

16:9 Quia hæc dicit Dominus exercituum, Deus Israël : Ecce ego auferam de loco isto, in oculis vestris, et in diebus vestris, vocem gaudii et vocem lætitiæ, vocem sponsi et vocem sponsæ.

16:9 For thus saith the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: Behold I will take away out of this place in your sight, and in your days the voice of mirth, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride.

16:10 Et cum annuntiaveris populo huic omnia verba hæc, et dixerint tibi : Quare locutus est Dominus super nos omne malum grande istud ? quæ iniquitas nostra, et quod peccatum nostrum, quod peccavimus Domino Deo nostro ?

16:10 And when thou shalt tell this people all these words, and they shall say to thee: Wherefore hath the Lord pronounced against us all this great evil? what is our iniquity? and what is our sin, that we have sinned against the Lord our God?

16:11 dices ad eos : Quia dereliquerunt me patres vestri, ait Dominus, et abierunt post deos alienos, et servierunt eis, et adoraverunt eos, et me dereliquerunt, et legem meam non custodierunt.

16:11 Thou shalt say to them: Because your fathers forsook me, saith the Lord: and went after strange gods, and served them, and adored them: and they forsook me, and kept not my law.

16:12 Sed et vos pejus operati estis quam patres vestri : ecce enim ambulat unusquisque post pravitatem cordis sui mali, ut me non audiat.

16:12 And you also have done worse than your fathers: for behold every one of you walketh after the perverseness of his evil heart, so as not to hearken to me.

16:13 Et ejiciam vos de terra hac in terram quam ignoratis, vos et patres vestri : et servietis ibi diis alienis, die ac nocte, qui non dabunt vobis requiem.

16:13 So I will cast you forth out of this land, into a land which you know not, nor your fathers: and there you shall serve strange gods day and night, which shall not give you any rest.

16:14 Propterea ecce dies veniunt, dicit Dominus, et non dicetur ultra : Vivit Dominus qui eduxit filios Israël de terra Ægypti,

16:14 Therefore behold the days come, saith the Lord, when it shall be said no more: The Lord liveth, that brought forth the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt.

16:15 sed : Vivit Dominus qui eduxit filios Israël de terra aquilonis, et de universis terris ad quas ejeci eos : et reducam eos in terram suam, quam dedi patribus eorum.

16:15 But, The Lord liveth, that brought the children of Israel out of the land of the north, and out of all the lands to which I cast them out: and I will bring them again into their land, which I gave to their fathers.

16:16 Ecce ego mittam piscatores multos, dicit Dominus, et piscabuntur eos : et post hæc mittam eis multos venatores, et venabuntur eos de omni monte, et de omni colle, et de cavernis petrarum.

16:16 Behold I will send many fishers, saith the Lord, and they shall fish them: and after this I will send them many hunters, and they shall hunt them from every mountain, and from every hill and out of the holes of the rocks.

16:17 Quia oculi mei super omnes vias eorum : non sunt absconditæ a facie mea, et non fuit occultata iniquitas eorum ab oculis meis.

16:17 For my eyes are upon all their ways: they are not hid from my face, and their iniquity hath not been hid from my eyes.

16:18 Et reddam primum duplices iniquitates et peccata eorum, quia contaminaverunt terram meam in morticinis idolorum suorum, et abominationibus suis impleverunt hæreditatem meam.

16:18 And I will repay first their double iniquities, and their sins: because they have defiled my land with the carcasses of their idols, and they have filled my inheritance with their abominations.

16:19 Domine, fortitudo mea, et robur meum, et refugium meum in die tribulationis, ad te gentes venient ab extremis terræ, et dicent : Vere mendacium possederunt patres nostri, vanitatem quæ eis non profuit.

16:19 O Lord, my might, and my strength, and my refuge in the day of tribulation: to thee the Gentiles shall come from the ends of the earth, and shall say: Surely our fathers have possessed lies, a vanity which hath not profited them.

16:20 Numquid faciet sibi homo deos, et ipsi non sunt dii ?

16:20 Shall a man make gods unto himself and they are no gods?

16:21 Idcirco ecce ego ostendam eis per vicem hanc, ostendam eis manum meam, et virtutem meam, et scient quia nomen mihi Dominus.

16:21 Therefore behold I will this once cause them to know, I will shew them my hand and my power: and they shall know that my name is the Lord.

Chapter 17

17:1 Peccatum Juda scriptum est stylo ferreo in ungue adamantino, exaratum super latitudinem cordis eorum, et in cornibus ararum eorum.

17:1 The sin of Juda is written with a pen of iron, with the point of a diamond, it is graven upon the table of their heart, upon the horns of their altars.

17:2 Cum recordati fuerint filii eorum ararum suarum, et lucorum suorum, lignorumque frondentium, in montibus excelsis,

17:2 When their children shall remember their altars, and their groves, and their green trees upon the high mountains,

17:3 sacrificantes in agro : fortitudinem tuam, et omnes thesauros tuos in direptionem dabo ; excelsa tua propter peccata in universis finibus tuis.

17:3 Sacrificing in the field: I will give thy strength, and all thy treasures to the spoil, and thy high places for sin in all thy borders.

17:4 Et relinqueris sola ab hæreditate tua, quam dedi tibi, et servire te faciam inimicis tuis in terra quam ignoras : quoniam ignem succendisti in furore meo : usque in æternum ardebit.

17:4 And thou shalt be left stripped of thy inheritance, which I gave thee: and I will make thee serve thy enemies in a land which thou knowest not: because thou hast kindled a fire in my wrath, it shall burn for ever.

17:5 Hæc dicit Dominus : Maledictus homo qui confidit in homine, et ponit carnem brachium suum, et a Domino recedit cor ejus.

17:5 Thus saith the Lord: Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the Lord.

17:6 Erit enim quasi myricæ in deserto, et non videbit cum venerit bonum : sed habitabit in siccitate in deserto, in terra salsuginis et inhabitabili.

17:6 For he shall be like tamaric in the desert, and he shall not see when good shall come: but he shall dwell in dryness in the desert in a salt land, and not inhabited.

17:7 Benedictus vir qui confidit in Domino, et erit Dominus fiducia ejus.

17:7 Blessed be the man that trusteth in the Lord, and the Lord shall be his confidence.

17:8 Et erit quasi lignum quod transplantatur super aquas, quod ad humorem mittit radices suas, et non timebit cum venerit æstus : et erit folium ejus viride, et in tempore siccitatis non erit sollicitum, nec aliquando desinet facere fructum.

17:8 And he shall be as a tree that is planted by the waters, that spreadeth out its roots towards moisture: and it shall not fear when the heat cometh. And the leaf thereof shall be green, and in the time of drought it shall not be solicitous, neither shall it cease at any time to bring forth fruit.

17:9 Pravum est cor omnium, et inscrutabile : quis cognoscet illud ?

17:9 The heart is perverse above all things, and unsearchable, who can know it?

17:10 Ego Dominus scrutans cor, et probans renes : qui do unicuique juxta viam suam, et juxta fructum adinventionum suarum.

17:10 I am the Lord who search the heart, and prove the reins: who give to every one according to his way, and according to the fruit of his devices.

17:11 Perdix fovit quæ non peperit : fecit divitias, et non in judicio : in dimidio dierum suorum derelinquet eas, et in novissimo suo erit insipiens.

17:11 As the partridge hath hatched eggs which she did not lay: so is he that hath gathered riches, and not by right: in the midst of his days he shall leave them, and in his latter end he shall be a fool.

17:12 Solium gloriæ altitudinis a principio, locus sanctificationis nostræ.

17:12 A high and glorious throne from the beginning is the place of our sanctification.

17:13 Exspectatio Israël, Domine, omnes qui te derelinquunt confundentur : recedentes a te, in terra scribentur, quoniam dereliquerunt venam aquarum viventium Dominum.

17:13 O Lord, the hope of Israel: all that forsake thee shall be confounded: they that depart from thee, shall be written in the earth: because they have forsaken the Lord, the vein of living waters.

17:14 Sana me, Domine, et sanabor : salvum me fac, et salvus ero : quoniam laus mea tu es.

17:14 Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed: save me, and I shall be saved: for thou art my praise.

17:15 Ecce ipsi dicunt ad me : Ubi est verbum Domini ? veniat :

17:15 Behold they say to me: Where is the word of the Lord? let it come.

17:16 et ego non sum turbatus, te pastorem sequens : et diem hominis non desideravi, tu scis : quod egressum est de labiis meis, rectum in conspectu tuo fuit.

17:16 And I am not troubled, following thee for my pastor, and I have not desired the day of man, thou knowest. That which went out of my lips, hath been right in thy sight.

17:17 Non sis tu mihi formidini : spes mea tu in die afflictionis.

17:17 Be not thou a terror unto me, thou art my hope in the day of affliction.

17:18 Confundantur qui me persequuntur, et non confundar ego : paveant illi, et non paveam ego : induc super eos diem afflictionis, et duplici contritione contere eos.

17:18 Let them be confounded that persecute me, and let not me be confounded: let them be afraid, and let not me be afraid: bring upon them the day of affliction, and with a double destruction, destroy them.

17:19 Hæc dicit Dominus ad me : Vade, et sta in porta filiorum populi, per quam ingrediuntur reges Juda, et egrediuntur, et in cunctis portis Jerusalem :

17:19 Thus saith the Lord to me: Go, and stand in the gate of the children of the people, by which the kings of Juda come in, and go out, and in all the gates of Jerusalem:

17:20 et dices ad eos : Audite verbum Domini, reges Juda, et omnis Juda, cunctique habitatores Jerusalem, qui ingredimini per portas istas.

17:20 And thou shalt say to them: Hear the word of the Lord, ye kings of Juda, and al Juda, and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, that enter in by these gates.

17:21 Hæc dicit Dominus : Custodite animas vestras, et nolite portare pondera in die sabbati, nec inferatis per portas Jerusalem :

17:21 Thus saith the Lord: Take heed to your souls, and carry no burdens on the sabbath day: and bring them not in by the gates of Jerusalem.

17:22 et nolite ejicere onera de domibus vestris in die sabbati, et omne opus non facietis : sanctificate diem sabbati, sicut præcepi patribus vestris.

17:22 And do not bring burdens out of your houses on the sabbath day, neither do ye any work: sanctify the sabbath day, as I commanded your fathers.

17:23 Et non audierunt, nec inclinaverunt aurem suam : sed induraverunt cervicem suam, ne audirent me, et ne acciperent disciplinam.

17:23 But they did not hear, nor incline their ear: but hardened their neck, that they might not hear me, and might not receive instruction.

17:24 Et erit : si audieritis me, dicit Dominus, ut non inferatis onera per portas civitatis hujus in die sabbati : et si sanctificaveritis diem sabbati, ne faciatis in eo omne opus :

17:24 And it shall come to pass: if you will hearken to me, saith the Lord, to bring in no burdens by the gates of this city on the sabbath day: and if you will sanctify the sabbath day, to do no work therein:

17:25 ingredientur per portas civitatis hujus reges et principes, sedentes super solium David, et ascendentes in curribus et equis, ipsi et principes eorum, viri Juda, et habitatores Jerusalem : et habitabitur civitas hæc in sempiternum.

17:25 Then shall there enter in by the gates of this city kings and princes, sitting upon the throne of David, and riding in chariots and on horses, they and their princes, the men of Juda, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem: and this city shall be inhabited for ever.

17:26 Et venient de civitatibus Juda, et de circuitu Jerusalem, et de terra Benjamin, et de campestribus, et de montuosis, et ab austro, portantes holocaustum, et victimam, et sacrificium, et thus, et inferent oblationem in domum Domini.

17:26 And they shall come from the cities of Juda, and from the places round about Jerusalem, and from the land of Benjamin, and from the plains, and from the mountains, and from the south, bringing holocausts, and victims, and sacrifices, and frankincense, and they shall bring in an offering into the house of the Lord.

17:27 Si autem non audieritis me ut sanctificetis diem sabbati, et ne portetis onus, et ne inferatis per portas Jerusalem in die sabbati, succendam ignem in portis ejus, et devorabit domos Jerusalem, et non extinguetur.

17:27 But if you will not hearken to me, to sanctify the sabbath day, and not to carry burdens, and not to bring them in by the gates of Jerusalem on the sabbath day: I will kindle a fire in the gates thereof, and it shall devour the houses of Jerusalem, and it shall not be quenched.

Chapter 18

18:1 Verbum quod factum est ad Jeremiam a Domino, dicens :

18:1 The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord, saying:

18:2 Surge, et descende in domum figuli, et ibi audies verba mea.

18:2 Arise, and go down into the potter's house, and there thou shalt hear my words.

18:3 Et descendi in domum figuli, et ecce ipse faciebat opus super rotam.

18:3 And I went down into the potter's house, and behold he was doing a work on the wheel.

18:4 Et dissipatum est vas quod ipse faciebat e luto manibus suis : conversusque fecit illud vas alterum, sicut placuerat in oculis ejus ut faceret.

18:4 And the vessel was broken which he was making of clay with his hands: and turning he made another vessel, as it seemed good in his eyes to make it.

18:5 Et factum est verbum Domini ad me, dicens :

18:5 Then the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

18:6 Numquid sicut figulus iste, non potero vobis facere, domus Israël ? ait Dominus : ecce sicut lutum in manu figuli, sic vos in manu mea, domus Israël.

18:6 Cannot I do with you, as this potter, O house of Israel, saith the Lord? behold as clay is in the hand of the potter, so are you in my hand, O house of Israel.

18:7 Repente loquar adversum gentem et adversus regnum, ut eradicem, et destruam, et disperdam illud :

18:7 I will suddenly speak against a nation, and against a kingdom, to root out, and to pull down, and to destroy it.

18:8 si pœnitentiam egerit gens illa a malo suo quod locutus sum adversus eam, agam et ego pœnitentiam super malo quod cogitavi ut facerem ei.

18:8 If that nation against which I have spoken, shall repent of their evil, I also will repent of the evil that I have thought to do to them.

18:9 Et subito loquar de gente et de regno, ut ædificem et plantem illud.

18:9 And I will suddenly speak of a nation and of a kingdom, to build up and plant it.

18:10 Si fecerit malum in oculis meis, ut non audiat vocem meam, pœnitentiam agam super bono quod locutus sum ut facerem ei.

18:10 If it shall do evil in my sight, that it obey not my voice: I will repent of the good that I have spoken to do unto it.

18:11 Nunc ergo dic viro Juda, et habitatoribus Jerusalem, dicens : Hæc dicit Dominus : Ecce ego fingo contra vos malum, et cogito contra vos cogitationem : revertatur unusquisque a via sua mala, et dirigite vias vestras et studia vestra.

18:11 Now therefore tell the men of Juda, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, saying: Thus saith the Lord: Behold I frame evil against you, and devise a device against you: let every man of you return from his evil way, and make ye your ways and your doings good.

18:12 Qui dixerunt : Desperavimus : post cogitationes enim nostras ibimus, et unusquisque pravitatem cordis sui mali faciemus.

18:12 And they said; We have no hopes: for we will go after our own thoughts, and we will do every one according to the perverseness of his evil heart.

18:13 Ideo hæc dicit Dominus : Interrogate gentes : Quis audivit talia horribilia, quæ fecit nimis virgo Israël ?

18:13 Therefore thus saith the Lord: Ask among the nations: Who hath heard such horrible things, as the virgin of Israel hath done to excess?

18:14 Numquid deficiet de petra agri nix Libani ? aut evelli possunt aquæ erumpentes frigidæ, et defluentes ?

18:14 Shall the snow of Libanus fail from the rock of the field? or can the cold waters that gush out and run down, be taken away?

18:15 Quia oblitus est mei populus meus, frustra libantes, et impingentes in viis suis, in semitis sæculi, ut ambularent per eas in itinere non trito,

18:15 Because my people have forgotten me, sacrificing in vain, and stumbling in their ways, in ancient paths, to walk by them in a way not trodden:

18:16 ut fieret terra eorum in desolationem, et in sibilum sempiternum : omnis qui præterierit per eam obstupescet, et movebit caput suum.

18:16 That their land might be given up to desolation, and to a perpetual hissing: every one that shall pass by it, shall be astonished, and wag his head.

18:17 Sicut ventus urens dispergam eos coram inimico : dorsum, et non faciem, ostendam eis in die perditionis eorum.

18:17 As a burning wind will I scatter them before the enemy: I will shew them the back, and not the face, in the day of their destruction.

18:18 Et dixerunt : Venite, et cogitemus contra Jeremiam cogitationes : non enim peribit lex a sacerdote, neque consilium a sapiente, nec sermo a propheta : venite, et percutiamus eum lingua, et non attendamus ad universos sermones ejus.

18:18 And they said: Come, and let us invent devices against Jeremiah: for the law shall not perish from the priest, nor counsel from the wise, nor the word from the prophet: come, and let us strike him with the tongue, and let us give no heed to all his words.

18:19 Attende, Domine, ad me, et audi vocem adversariorum meorum.

18:19 Give heed to me, O Lord, and hear the voice of my adversaries.

18:20 Numquid redditur pro bono malum, quia foderunt foveam animæ meæ ? Recordare quod steterim in conspectu tuo ut loquerer pro eis bonum, et averterem indignationem tuam ab eis.

18:20 Shall evil be rendered for good, because they have digged a pit for my soul? Remember that I have stood in thy sight, to speak good for them, and to turn away thy indignation from them.

18:21 Propterea da filios eorum in famem, et deduc eos in manus gladii : fiant uxores eorum absque liberis, et viduæ : et viri earum interficiantur morte : juvenes eorum confodiantur gladio in prælio :

18:21 Therefore deliver up their children to famine, and bring them into the hands of the sword: let their wives be bereaved of children and widows: and let their husbands be slain by death: let their young men be stabbed with the sword in battle.

18:22 audiatur clamor de domibus eorum : adduces enim super eos latronem repente, quia foderunt foveam ut caperent me, et laqueos absconderunt pedibus meis.

18:22 Let a cry be heard out of their houses: for thou shalt bring the robber upon them suddenly: because they have digged a pit to take me, and have hid snares for my feet.

18:23 Tu autem, Domine, scis omne consilium eorum adversum me in mortem : ne propitieris iniquitati eorum, et peccatum eorum a facie tua non deleatur : fiant corruentes in conspectu tuo ; in tempore furoris tui abutere eis.

18:23 But thou, O Lord, knowest all their counsel against me unto death: not their iniquity, and let not their sin be blotted out from thy sight: let them be overthrown before thy eyes, in the time of thy wrath do thou destroy them.

Chapter 19

19:1 Hæc dicit Dominus : Vade, et accipe lagunculam figuli testeam a senioribus populi et a senioribus sacerdotum,

19:1 Thus saith the Lord: Go, and take a potter's earthen bottle, and take of the ancients of the people, and of the ancients of the priests:

19:2 et egredere ad vallem filii Ennom, quæ est juxta introitum portæ fictilis : et prædicabis ibi verba quæ ego loquar ad te.

19:2 And go forth into the valley of the son of Ennom, which is by the entry of the earthen gate: and there thou shalt proclaim the words that I shall tell thee.

19:3 Et dices : Audite verbum Domini, reges Juda, et habitatores Jerusalem. Hæc dicit Dominus exercituum, Deus Israël : Ecce ego inducam afflictionem super locum istum, ita ut omnis qui audierit illam, tinniant aures ejus,

19:3 And thou shalt say: Hear the word of the Lord, O ye kings of Juda, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem: Thus saith the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: Behold I will bring an affliction upon this place: so that whosoever shall hear it, his ears shall tingle:

19:4 eo quod dereliquerint me, et alienum fecerint locum istum, et libaverunt in eo diis alienis quos nescierunt, ipsi et patres eorum, et reges Juda : et repleverunt locum istum sanguine innocentum,

19:4 Because they have forsaken me, and have profaned this place : and have sacrificed therein to strange gods, whom neither they nor their fathers knew, nor the kings of Juda: and they have filled this place with the blood of innocents.

19:5 et ædificaverunt excelsa Baalim, ad comburendos filios suos igni in holocaustum Baalim : quæ non præcepi, nec locutus sum, nec ascenderunt in cor meum.

19:5 And they have built the high places of Baalim, to burn their children with fire for a holocaust to Baalim: which I did not command, nor speak of, neither did it once come into my mind.

19:6 Propterea ecce dies veniunt, dicit Dominus, et non vocabitur amplius locus iste Topheth, et vallis filii Ennom, sed vallis occisionis.

19:6 Therefore behold the days come, saith the Lord, that this place shall no more be called Topheth, nor the valley of the son of Ennom, but the valley of slaughter.

19:7 Et dissipabo consilium Juda et Jerusalem in loco isto, et subvertam eos gladio in conspectu inimicorum suorum, et in manu quærentium animas eorum : et dabo cadavera eorum escam volatilibus cæli et bestiis terræ.

19:7 And I will defeat the counsel of Juda and of Jerusalem in this place: and I will destroy them with the sword in the sight of their enemies, and by the hands of them that seek their lives: and I will give their carcasses to be meat for the fowls of the air, and for the beasts of the earth.

19:8 Et ponam civitatem hanc in stuporem, et in sibilum : omnis qui præterierit per eam obstupescet, et sibilabit super universa plaga ejus.

19:8 And I will make this city an astonishment, and a hissing: every one that shall pass by it, shall be astonished, and shall hiss because of all the plagues thereof.

19:9 Et cibabo eos carnibus filiorum suorum et carnibus filiarum suarum : et unusquisque carnem amici sui comedet in obsidione, et in angustia in qua concludent eos inimici eorum, et qui quærunt animas eorum.

19:9 And I will feed them with the flesh of their sons, and with the flesh of their daughters: and they shall eat every one the flesh of his friend in the siege, and in the distress wherewith their enemies, and they that seek their lives, shall straiten them.

19:10 Et conteres lagunculam in oculis virorum qui ibunt tecum,

19:10 And thou shalt break the bottle in the sight of the men that shall go with thee.

19:11 et dices ad eos : Hæc dicit Dominus exercituum : Sic conteram populum istum, et civitatem istam, sicut conteritur vas figuli, quod non potest ultra instaurari : et in Topheth sepelientur, eo quod non sit alius locus ad sepeliendum.

19:11 And thou shalt say to them: Thus saith the Lord of hosts: Even so will I break this people, and this city, as the potter's vessel is broken, which cannot be made whole again: and they shall be buried in Topheth, because there is no other place to bury in.

19:12 Sic faciam loco huic, ait Dominus, et habitatoribus ejus, et ponam civitatem istam sicut Topheth.

19:12 Thus will I do to this place, saith the Lord, and to the inhabitants thereof: and I will make this city as Topheth.

19:13 Et erunt domus Jerusalem, et domus regum Juda, sicut locus Topheth, immundæ, omnes domus in quarum domatibus sacrificaverunt omni militiæ cæli, et libaverunt libamina diis alienis.

19:13 And the houses of Jerusalem, and the houses of the kings of Juda shall be unclean as the place of Topheth: all the houses upon whose roofs they have sacrificed to all the host of heaven, and have poured out drink offerings to strange gods.

19:14 Venit autem Jeremias de Topheth, quo miserat eum Dominus ad prophetandum, et stetit in atrio domus Domini, et dixit ad omnem populum :

19:14 Then Jeremiah came from Topheth, whither the Lord had sent him to prophesy, and he stood in the court of the house of the Lord, and said to all the people:

19:15 Hæc dicit Dominus exercituum, Deus Israël : Ecce ego inducam super civitatem hanc, et super omnes urbes ejus, universa mala quæ locutus sum adversum eam, quoniam induraverunt cervicem suam ut non audirent sermones meos.

19:15 Thus saith the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: Behold I will bring in upon this city, and upon all the cities thereof all the evils that I have spoken against it: because they have hardened their necks, that they might not hear my words.

Chapter 20

20:1 Et audivit Phassur filius Emmer, sacerdos, qui constitutus erat princeps in domo Domini, Jeremiam prophetantem sermones istos.

20:1 Now Phassur the son of Emmer, the priest, who was appointed chief in the house of the Lord, heard Jeremiah prophesying these words.

20:2 Et percussit Phassur Jeremiam prophetam, et misit eum in nervum quod erat in porta Benjamin superiori, in domo Domini.

20:2 And Phassur struck Jeremiah the prophet, and put him in the stocks, that were in the upper gate of Benjamin, in the house of the Lord.

20:3 Cumque illuxisset in crastinum, eduxit Phassur Jeremiam de nervo, et dixit ad eum Jeremias : Non Phassur vocavit Dominus nomen tuum, sed Pavorem undique.

20:3 And when it was light the next day, Phassur brought Jeremiah out of the stocks. And Jeremiah said to him: The Lord hath not called thy name Phassur, but fear on every side.

20:4 Quia hæc dicit Dominus : Ecce ego dabo te in pavorem, te et omnes amicos tuos : et corruent gladio inimicorum suorum, et oculi tui videbunt : et omnem Judam dabo in manum regis Babylonis, et traducet eos in Babylonem, et percutiet eos gladio.

20:4 For thus saith the Lord: Behold I will deliver thee up to fear, thee and all thy friends: and they shall fall by the sword of their enemies, and thy eyes shall see it, and I will give all Juda into the hand of the king of Babylon: and he shall carry them away to Babylon, and shall strike them with the sword.

20:5 Et dabo universam substantiam civitatis hujus, et omnem laborem ejus, omneque pretium, et cunctos thesauros regum Juda dabo in manu inimicorum eorum : et diripient eos, et tollent, et ducent in Babylonem.

20:5 And I will give all the substance of this city, and all its labour, and every precious thing thereof, and all the treasures of the kings of Juda will I give into the hands of their enemies: and they shall pillage them, and take them away, and carry them to Babylon.

20:6 Tu autem, Phassur, et omnes habitatores domus tuæ, ibitis in captivitatem : et in Babylonem venies, et ibi morieris, ibique sepelieris tu, et omnes amici tui, quibus prophetasti mendacium.

20:6 But thou Phassur, and all that dwell in thy house, shall go into captivity, and thou shalt go to Babylon, and there thou shalt die, and there thou shalt be buried, thou and all thy friends, to whom thou hast prophesied a lie.

20:7 Seduxisti me, Domine, et seductus sum : fortior me fuisti, et invaluisti : factus sum in derisum tota die ; omnes subsannant me.

20:7 Thou hast deceived me, O Lord, and I am deceived: thou hast been stronger than I, and thou hast prevailed. I am become a laughingstock all the day, all scoff at me.

20:8 Quia jam olim loquor, vociferans iniquitatem, et vastitatem clamito : et factus est mihi sermo Domini in opprobrium, et in derisum tota die.

20:8 For I am speaking now this long time, crying out against iniquity, and I often proclaim devastation: and the word of the Lord is made a reproach to me, and a derision all the day.

20:9 Et dixi : Non recordabor ejus, neque loquar ultra in nomine illius : et factus est in corde meo quasi ignis exæstuans, claususque in ossibus meis, et defeci, ferre non sustinens.

20:9 Then I said: I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name: and there came in my heart as a burning fire, shut up in my bones, and I was wearied, not being able to bear it.

20:10 Audivi enim contumelias multorum, et terrorem in circuitu : Persequimini, et persequamur eum, ab omnibus viris qui erant pacifici mei, et custodientes latus meum : si quomodo decipiatur, et prævaleamus adversus eum, et consequamur ultionem ex eo.

20:10 For I heard the reproaches of many, and terror on every side: Persecute him, and let us persecute him: from all the men that were my familiars, and continued at my side: if by any means he may be deceived, and we may prevail against him, and be revenged on him.

20:11 Dominus autem mecum est, quasi bellator fortis : idcirco qui persequuntur me cadent, et infirmi erunt : confundentur vehementer, quia non intellexerunt opprobrium sempiternum, quod numquam delebitur.

20:11 But the Lord is with me as a strong warrior: therefore they that persecute me shall fall, and shall be weak: they shall be greatly confounded, because they have not understood the everlasting reproach, which never shall be effaced.

20:12 Et tu, Domine exercituum, probator justi, qui vides renes et cor, videam, quæso, ultionem tuam ex eis : tibi enim revelavi causam meam.

20:12 And thou, O Lord of hosts, prover of the just, who seest the reins and the heart: let me see, I beseech thee, thy vengeance on them: for to thee I have laid open my cause.

20:13 Cantate Domino, laudate Dominum, quia liberavit animam pauperis de manu malorum.

20:13 Sing ye to the Lord, praise the Lord: because he hath delivered the soul of the poor out of the hand of the wicked.

20:14 Maledicta dies in qua natus sum ! dies in qua peperit me mater mea non sit benedicta !

20:14 Cursed be the day wherein I was born: let not the day in which my mother bore me, be blessed.

20:15 Maledictus vir qui annuntiavit patri meo, dicens : Natus est tibi puer masculus, et quasi gaudio lætificavit eum !

20:15 Cursed be the man that brought the tidings to my father, saying: A man child is born to thee: and made him greatly rejoice.

20:16 Sit homo ille ut sunt civitates quæ subvertit Dominus, et non pœnituit eum : audiat clamorem mane, et ululatum in tempore meridiano,

20:16 Let that man be as the cities which the Lord hath overthrown, and hath not repented: let him hear a cry in the morning, and howling at noontide:

20:17 qui non me interfecit a vulva, ut fieret mihi mater mea sepulchrum, et vulva ejus conceptus æternus !

20:17 Who slew me not from the womb, that my mother might have been my grave, and her womb an everlasting conception.

20:18 Quare de vulva egressus sum, ut viderem laborem et dolorem, et consumerentur in confusione dies mei ?

20:18 Why came I out of the womb, to see labour and sorrow, and that my days should be spent in confusion?

Chapter 21

21:1 Verbum quod factum est ad Jeremiam a Domino, quando misit ad eum rex Sedecias Phassur filium Melchiæ, et Sophoniam filium Maasiæ sacerdotem, dicens :

21:1 The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord, when king Sedecias sent unto him Phassur, the son of Melchias, and Sophonias, the son of Maasias the priest, saying:

21:2 Interroga pro nobis Dominum, quia Nabuchodonosor, rex Babylonis, præliatur adversum nos : si forte faciat Dominus nobiscum secundum omnia mirabilia sua, et recedat a nobis.

21:2 Inquire of the Lord for us, for Nabuchodonosor king of Babylon maketh war against us: if so be the Lord will deal with us according to all his wonderful works, that he may depart from us.

21:3 Et dixit Jeremias ad eos : Sic dicetis Sedeciæ :

21:3 And Jeremiah said to them: Thus shall you say to Sedecias:

21:4 Hæc dicit Dominus Deus Israël : Ecce ego convertam vasa belli quæ in manibus vestris sunt, et quibus vos pugnatis adversum regem Babylonis et Chaldæos qui obsident vos in circuitu murorum : et congregabo ea in medio civitatis hujus.

21:4 Thus saith the Lord, the God of Israel: Behold I will turn back the weapons of war that are in your hands, and with which you fight against the king of Babylon, and the Chaldeans, that besiege you round about the walls: and I will gather them together in the midst of this city.

21:5 Et debellabo ego vos in manu extenta, et in brachio forti, et in furore, et in indignatione, et in ira grandi.

21:5 And I myself will fight against you with an outstretched hand, and with a strong arm, and in fury, and in indignation, and in great wrath.

21:6 Et percutiam habitatores civitatis hujus : homines et bestiæ pestilentia magna morientur.

21:6 And I will strike the inhabitants of this city, men and beasts shall die of a great pestilence.

21:7 Et post hæc, ait Dominus, dabo Sedeciam regem Juda, et servos ejus, et populum ejus, et qui derelicti sunt in civitate hac a peste, et gladio, et fame, in manu Nabuchodonosor regis Babylonis, et in manu inimicorum eorum, et in manu quærentium animam eorum : et percutiet eos in ore gladii, et non flectetur, neque parcet, nec miserebitur.

21:7 And after this, saith the Lord, I will give Sedecias the king of Juda, and his servants, and his people, and such as are left in this city from the pestilence, and the sword, and the famine, into the hand of Nabuchodonosor the king of Babylon, and into the hand of their enemies, and into the hand of them that seek their life, and he shall strike them with the edge of the sword, and he shall not be moved to pity, nor spare them, nor shew mercy to them.

21:8 Et ad populum hunc dices : Hæc dicit Dominus : Ecce ego do coram vobis viam vitæ, et viam mortis.

21:8 And to this people thou shalt say: Thus saith the Lord: Behold I set before you the way of life, and the way of death.

21:9 Qui habitaverit in urbe hac morietur gladio, et fame, et peste : qui autem egressus fuerit, et transfugerit ad Chaldæos qui obsident vos, vivet, et erit ei anima sua quasi spolium.

21:9 He that shall abide in this city, shall die by the sword, and by the famine, and by the pestilence: but he that shall go out and flee over to the Chaldeans, that besiege you, shall live, and his life shall be to him as a spoil.

21:10 Posui enim faciem meam super civitatem hanc in malum, et non in bonum, ait Dominus : in manu regis Babylonis dabitur, et exuret eam igni.

21:10 For I have set my face against this city for evil, and not for good, saith the Lord: it shall be given into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he shall burn it with fire.

21:11 Et domui regis Juda : Audite verba Domini,

21:11 And to the house of the king of Juda: Hear ye the word of the Lord,

21:12 domus David. Hæc dicit Dominus : Judicate mane judicium, et eruite vi oppressum de manu calumniantis, ne forte egrediatur ut ignis indignatio mea, et succendatur, et non sit qui extinguat, propter malitiam studiorum vestrorum.

21:12 O house of David, thus saith the Lord: Judge ye judgment in the morning, and deliver him that is oppressed by violence out of the hand of the oppressor: lest my indignation go forth like a fire, and be kindled, and there be none to quench it, because of the evil of your ways.

21:13 Ecce ego ad te, habitatricem vallis solidæ atque campestris, ait Dominus : qui dicitis : Quis percutiet nos ? et quis ingredietur domos nostras ?

21:13 Behold I come to thee that dwellest in a valley upon a rock above a plain, saith the Lord: and you say: Who shall strike us and who shall enter into our houses?

21:14 Et visitabo super vos juxta fructum studiorum vestrorum, dicit Dominus : et succendam ignem in saltu ejus, et devorabit omnia in circuitu ejus.

21:14 But I will visit upon you according to the fruit of your doings, saith the Lord: and I will kindle a fire in the forest thereof: and it shall devour all things round about it.

Chapter 22

22:1 Hæc dicit Dominus : Descende in domum regis Juda, et loqueris ibi verbum hoc,

22:1 Thus saith the Lord: Go down to the house of the king of Juda, and there thou shalt speak this word,

22:2 et dices : Audi verbum Domini, rex Juda, qui sedes super solium David : tu et servi tui, et populus tuus, qui ingredimini per portas istas.

22:2 And thou shalt say: Hear the word of the Lord, king of Juda, that sittest upon the throne of David: thou and thy servants, and thy people, who enter in by these gates.

22:3 Hæc dicit Dominus : Facite judicium et justitiam, et liberate vi oppressum de manu calumniatoris : et advenam, et pupillum, et viduam nolite contristare, neque opprimatis inique, et sanguinem innocentem ne effundatis in loco isto.

22:3 Thus saith the Lord: Execute judgment and justice, and deliver him that is oppressed out of the hand of the oppressor: and afflict not the stranger, the fatherless, and the widow, nor oppress them unjustly: and shed not innocent blood in this place.

22:4 Si enim facientes feceritis verbum istud, ingredientur per portas domus hujus reges sedentes de genere David super thronum ejus, et ascendentes currus et equos, ipsi, et servi, et populus eorum.

22:4 For if you will do this thing indeed, then shall there enter in by the gates of this house, kings of the race of David sitting upon his throne, and riding in chariots and on horses, they and their servants, and their people.

22:5 Quod si non audieritis verba hæc : in memetipso juravi, dicit Dominus, quia in solitudinem erit domus hæc.

22:5 But if you will not hearken to these words: I swear by myself, saith the Lord, that this house shall become a desolation.

22:6 Quia hæc dicit Dominus super domum regis Juda : Galaad, tu mihi caput Libani, si non posuero te solitudinem, urbes inhabitabiles !

22:6 For thus saith the Lord to the house of the king of Juda: Thou art to me Galaad the head of Libanus: yet surely I will make thee a wilderness, and cities not habitable.

22:7 Et sanctificabo super te, interficientem virum et arma ejus : et succident electas cedros tuas, et præcipitabunt in ignem.

22:7 And I will prepare against thee the destroyer and his weapons: and they shall cut down thy chosen cedars, and shall cast them headlong into the fire.

22:8 Et pertransibunt gentes multæ per civitatem hanc, et dicet unusquisque proximo suo : Quare fecit Dominus sic civitati huic grandi ?

22:8 And many nations shall pass by this city: and they shall say every man to his neighbour: Why hath the Lord done so to this great city?

22:9 Et respondebunt : Eo quod dereliquerint pactum Domini Dei sui, et adoraverint deos alienos, et servierint eis.

22:9 And they shall answer: Because they have forsaken the covenant of the Lord their God, and have adored strange gods, and served them.

22:10 Nolite flere mortuum, neque lugeatis super eum fletu : plangite eum qui egreditur, quia non revertetur ultra, nec videbit terram nativitatis suæ.

22:10 Weep not for him that is dead, nor bemoan him with your tears: lament him that goeth away, for he shall return no more, nor see his native country.

22:11 Quia hæc dicit Dominus ad Sellum, filium Josiæ, regem Juda, qui regnavit pro Josia patre suo, qui egressus est de loco isto : Non revertetur huc amplius,

22:11 For thus saith the Lord to Sellum the son of Josias the king of Juda, who reigned instead of his father, who went forth out of this place: He shall return hither no more:

22:12 sed in loco ad quem transtuli eum, ibi morietur, et terram istam non videbit amplius.

22:12 But in the place, to which I have removed him, there shall he die, and he shall not see this land any more.

22:13 Væ qui ædificat domum suam in injustitia, et cœnacula sua non in judicio : amicum suum opprimet frustra, et mercedem ejus non reddet ei :

22:13 Woe to him that buildeth up his house by injustice, and his chambers not in judgment: that will oppress his friend without cause, and will not pay him his wages.

22:14 qui dicit : Ædificabo mihi domum latam, et cœnacula spatiosa : qui aperit sibi fenestras et facit laquearia cedrina, pingitque sinopide.

22:14 Who saith: I will build me a wide house, and large chambers: who openeth to himself windows, and maketh roofs of cedar, and painteth them with vermilion.

22:15 Numquid regnabis quoniam confers te cedro ? pater tuus numquid non comedit et bibit, et fecit judicium et justitiam tunc cum bene erat ei ?

22:15 Shalt thou reign, because thou comparest thyself to the cedar? did not thy father eat and drink, and do judgment and justice, and it was then well with him?

22:16 Judicavit causam pauperis et egeni in bonum suum : numquid non ideo quia cognovit me ? dicit Dominus.

22:16 He judged the cause of the poor and needy for his own good: was it not therefore because he knew me, saith the Lord?

22:17 Tui vero oculi et cor ad avaritiam, et ad sanguinem innocentem fundendum, et ad calumniam, et ad cursum mali operis.

22:17 But thy eyes and thy heart are set upon covetousness, and upon shedding innocent blood, and upon oppression, and running after evil works.

22:18 Propterea hæc dicit Dominus ad Joakim, filium Josiæ, regem Juda : Non plangent eum : Væ frater ! et væ soror ! non concrepabunt ei : Væ domine ! et væ inclyte !

22:18 Therefore thus saith the Lord concerning Joakim the son of Josias king of Juda: They shall not mourn for him, Alas, my brother, and, Alas, sister: they shall not lament for him, Alas, my lord, or, Alas, the noble one.

22:19 Sepultura asini sepelietur, putrefactus et projectus extra portas Jerusalem.

22:19 He shall be buried with the burial of an ass, rotten and cast forth without the gates of Jerusalem.

22:20 Ascende Libanum, et clama, et in Basan da vocem tuam : et clama ad transeuntes, quia contriti sunt omnes amatores tui.

22:20 Go up to Libanus, and cry: and lift up thy voice in Basan, and cry to them that pass by, for all thy lovers are destroyed.

22:21 Locutus sum ad te in abundantia tua, et dixisti : Non audiam : hæc est via tua ab adolescentia tua, quia non audisti vocem meam.

22:21 I spoke to thee in thy prosperity: and thou saidst: I will not hear: this hath been thy way from thy youth, because thou hast not heard my voice.

22:22 Omnes pastores tuos pascet ventus, et amatores tui in captivitatem ibunt : et tunc confunderis, et erubesces ab omni malitia tua.

22:22 The wind shall feed all thy pastors, and thy lovers shall go into captivity and then shalt thou be confounded, and ashamed of all thy wickedness.

22:23 Quæ sedes in Libano, et nidificas in cedris, quomodo congemuisti cum venissent tibi dolores, quasi dolores parturientis ?

22:23 Thou that sittest in Libanus, and makest thy nest in the cedars, how hast thou mourned when sorrows came upon thee, as the pains of a woman in labour?

22:24 Vivo ego, dicit Dominus, quia si fuerit Jechonias filius Joakim regis Juda annulus in manu dextera mea, inde evellam eum,

22:24 As I live, saith the Lord, if Jechonias the son of Joakim the king of Juda were a ring on my right hand, I would pluck him thence.

22:25 et dabo te in manu quærentium animam tuam, et in manu quorum tu formidas faciem, et in manu Nabuchodonosor regis Babylonis, et in manu Chaldæorum :

22:25 And I will give thee into the hand of them that seek thy life, and into the hand of them whose face thou fearest, and into the hand of Nabuchodonosor king of Babylon, and into the hand of the Chaldeans.

22:26 et mittam te, et matrem tuam quæ genuit te, in terram alienam, in qua nati non estis, ibique moriemini.

22:26 And I will send thee, and thy mother that bore thee, into a strange country, in which you were not born, and there you shall die:

22:27 Et in terram ad quam ipsi levant animam suam ut revertantur illuc, non revertentur.

22:27 And they shall not return into the land, whereunto they lift up their mind to return thither.

22:28 Numquid vas fictile atque contritum vir iste Jechonias ? numquid vas absque omni voluptate ? quare abjecti sunt ipse et semen ejus, et projecti in terram quam ignoraverunt ?

22:28 Is this man Jechonias an earthen and a broken vessel? is he a vessel wherein is no pleasure? why are they cast out, he and his seed, and are cast into a land which they know not?

22:29 Terra, terra, terra, audi sermonem Domini.

22:29 O earth, earth, earth, hear the word of the Lord.

22:30 Hæc dicit Dominus : Scribe virum istum sterilem, virum qui in diebus suis non prosperabitur : nec enim erit de semine ejus vir qui sedeat super solium David, et potestatem habeat ultra in Juda.

22:30 Thus saith the Lord: Write this man barren, a man that shall not prosper in his days: for there shall not be a man of his seed that shall sit upon the throne of David, and have power any more in Juda.

Chapter 23

23:1 Væ pastoribus qui disperdunt et dilacerant gregem pascuæ meæ ! dicit Dominus.

23:1 Woe to the pastors, that destroy and tear the sheep of my pasture, saith the Lord.

23:2 Ideo hæc dicit Dominus Deus Israël ad pastores qui pascunt populum meum : Vos dispersistis gregem meum, et ejecistis eos, et non visitastis eos : ecce ego visitabo super vos malitiam studiorum vestrorum, ait Dominus.

23:2 Therefore thus saith the Lord the God of Israel to the pastors that feed my people: You have scattered my flock, and driven them away, and have not visited them: behold I will visit upon you for the evil of your doings, saith the Lord.

23:3 Et ego congregabo reliquias gregis mei de omnibus terris ad quas ejecero eos illuc : et convertam eos ad rura sua, et crescent et multiplicabuntur.

23:3 And I will gather together the remnant of my flock, out of all the lands into which I have cast them out: and I will make them return to their own fields, and they shall increase and be multiplied.

23:4 Et suscitabo super eos pastores, et pascent eos : non formidabunt ultra, et non pavebunt, et nullus quæretur ex numero, dicit Dominus.

23:4 And I will set up pastors over them, and they shall feed them: they shall fear no more, and they shall not be dismayed: and none shall be wanting of their number, saith the Lord.

23:5 Ecce dies veniunt, dicit Dominus, et suscitabo David germen justum : et regnabit rex, et sapiens erit, et faciet judicium et justitiam in terra.

23:5 Behold the days come, saith the Lord, and I will raise up to David a just branch: and a king shall reign, and shall be wise: and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth.

23:6 In diebus illis salvabitur Juda, et Israël habitabit confidenter : et hoc est nomen quod vocabunt eum : Dominus justus noster.

23:6 In those days shall Juda be saved, and Israel shall dwell confidently: and this is the name that they shall call him: The Lord our just one.

23:7 Propter hoc ecce dies veniunt, dicit Dominus, et non dicent ultra : Vivit Dominus, qui eduxit filios Israël de terra Ægypti,

23:7 Therefore behold the days come, saith the Lord, and they shall say no more: The Lord liveth, who brought up the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt:

23:8 sed : Vivit Dominus, qui eduxit et adduxit semen domus Israël de terra aquilonis, et de cunctis terris ad quas ejeceram eos illuc, et habitabunt in terra sua.

23:8 But, The Lord liveth, who hath brought out, and brought hither the seed of the house of Israel from the land of the north, and out of all the lands, to which I had cast them forth: and they shall dwell in their own land.

23:9 Ad prophetas : Contritum est cor meum in medio mei ; contremuerunt omnia ossa mea : factus sum quasi vir ebrius, et quasi homo madidus a vino, a facie Domini, et a facie verborum sanctorum ejus.

23:9 To the prophets: My heart is broken within me, all my bones tremble: I am become as a drunken man, and as a man full of wine, at the presence of the Lord, and at the presence of his holy words.

23:10 Quia adulteris repleta est terra, quia a facie maledictionis luxit terra, arefacta sunt arva deserti : factus est cursus eorum malus, et fortitudo eorum dissimilis.

23:10 Because the land is full of adulterers, because the land hath mourned by reason of cursing, the fields of the desert are dried up: and their course is become evil, and their strength unlike.

23:11 Propheta namque et sacerdos polluti sunt, et in domo mea inveni malum eorum, ait Dominus.

23:11 For the prophet and the priest are defiled: and in my house I have found their wickedness, saith the Lord.

23:12 Idcirco via eorum erit quasi lubricum in tenebris : impellentur enim, et corruent in ea : afferam enim super eos mala, annum visitationis eorum, ait Dominus.

23:12 Therefore their way shall be as a slippery way in the dark: for they shall be driven on, and fall therein: for I will bring evils upon them, the year of their visitation, saith the Lord.

23:13 Et in prophetis Samariæ vidi fatuitatem : prophetabant in Baal, et decipiebant populum meum Israël.

23:13 And I have seen folly in the prophets of Samaria: they prophesied in Baal and deceived my people Israel.

23:14 Et in prophetis Jerusalem vidi similitudinem adulterantium, et iter mendacii : et confortaverunt manus pessimorum, ut non converteretur unusquisque a malitia sua : facti sunt mihi omnes ut Sodoma, et habitatores ejus quasi Gomorrha.

23:14 And I have seen the likeness of adulterers, and the way of lying in the prophets of Jerusalem: and they strengthened the hands of the wicked, that no man should return from his evil doings, they are all become unto me as Sodom, and the inhabitants thereof as Gomorrha.

23:15 Propterea hæc dicit Dominus exercituum ad prophetas : Ecce ego cibabo eos absinthio, et potabo eos felle : a prophetis enim Jerusalem egressa est pollutio super omnem terram.

23:15 Therefore thus saith the Lord of hosts to the prophets: Behold I will feed them with wormwood, and will give them gall to drink: for from the prophets of Jerusalem corruption is gone forth into all the land.

23:16 Hæc dicit Dominus exercituum : Nolite audire verba prophetarum qui prophetant vobis, et decipiunt vos : visionem cordis sui loquuntur, non de ore Domini.

23:16 Thus saith the Lord of hosts: Hearken not to the words of the prophets that prophesy to you, and deceive you: they speak a vision of their own heart, and not out of the mouth of the Lord.

23:17 Dicunt his qui blasphemant me : Locutus est Dominus : Pax erit vobis : et omni qui ambulat in pravitate cordis sui dixerunt : Non veniet super vos malum.

23:17 They say to them that blaspheme me: The Lord hath said: You shall have peace: and to every one that walketh in the perverseness of his own heart, they have said: No evil shall come upon you.

23:18 Quis enim affuit in consilio Domini, et vidit, et audivit sermonem ejus ? quis consideravit verbum illius, et audivit ?

23:18 For who hath stood in the counsel of the Lord, and hath seen and heard his word? Who hath considered his word and heard it?

23:19 Ecce turbo Dominicæ indignationis egredietur, et tempestas erumpens super caput impiorum veniet.

23:19 Behold the whirlwind of the Lord's indignation shall come forth, and a tempest shall break out and come upon the head of the wicked.

23:20 Non revertetur furor Domini, usque dum faciat et usque dum compleat cogitationem cordis sui : in novissimis diebus intelligetis consilium ejus.

23:20 The wrath of the Lord shall not return till he execute it, and till he accomplish the thought of his heart: in the latter days you shall understand his counsel.

23:21 Non mittebam prophetas, et ipsi currebant : non loquebar ad eos, et ipsi prophetabant.

23:21 I did not send prophets, yet they ran: I have not spoken to them, yet they prophesied.

23:22 Si stetissent in consilio meo, et nota fecissent verba mea populo meo, avertissem utique eos a via sua mala, et a cogitationibus suis pessimis.

23:22 If they had stood in my counsel, and had made my words known to my people, I should have turned them from their evil way, and from their wicked doings.

23:23 Putasne Deus e vicino ego sum, dicit Dominus, et non Deus de longe ?

23:23 Am I, think ye, a God at hand, saith the Lord, and not a God afar off?

23:24 Si occultabitur vir in absconditis, et ego non videbo eum ? dicit Dominus. Numquid non cælum et terram ego impleo ? dicit Dominus.

23:24 Shall a man be hid in secret places, and I not see him, saith the Lord? do not I fill heaven and earth, saith the Lord?

23:25 Audivi quæ dixerunt prophetæ prophetantes in nomine meo mendacium, atque dicentes : Somniavi, somniavi.

23:25 I have heard what the prophets said, that prophesy lies in my name, and say: I have dreamed, I have dreamed.

23:26 Usquequo istud est in corde prophetarum vaticinantium mendacium, et prophetantium seductiones cordis sui ?

23:26 How long shall this be in the heart of the prophets that prophesy lies, and that prophesy the delusions of their own heart?

23:27 Qui volunt facere ut obliviscatur populus meus nominis mei, propter somnia eorum quæ narrat unusquisque ad proximum suum, sicut obliti sunt patres eorum nominis mei propter Baal ?

23:27 Who seek to make my people forget my name through their dreams, which they tell every man to his neighbour: as their fathers forgot my name for Baal.

23:28 Propheta qui habet somnium, narret somnium : et qui habet sermonem meum, loquatur sermonem meum vere. Quid paleis ad triticum ? dicit Dominus.

23:28 The prophet that hath a dream, let him tell a dream: and he that hath my word, let him speak my word with truth: what hath the chaff to do with the wheat, saith the Lord?

23:29 Numquid non verba mea sunt quasi ignis, dicit Dominus, et quasi malleus conterens petram ?

23:29 Are not my words as a fire, saith the Lord: and as a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces?

23:30 Propterea ecce ego ad prophetas, ait Dominus, qui furantur verba mea unusquisque a proximo suo.

23:30 Therefore behold I am against the prophets, saith the Lord: who steal my words every one from his neighbour.

23:31 Ecce ego ad prophetas, ait Dominus, qui assumunt linguas suas, et aiunt : Dicit Dominus.

23:31 Behold I am against the prophets, saith the Lord: who use their tongues, and say: The Lord saith it.

23:32 Ecce ego ad prophetas somniantes mendacium, ait Dominus, qui narraverunt ea, et seduxerunt populum meum in mendacio suo et in miraculis suis, cum ego non misissem eos, nec mandassem eis : qui nihil profuerunt populo huic, dicit Dominus.

23:32 Behold I am against the prophets that have lying dreams, saith the Lord: and tell them, and cause my people to err by their lying, and by their wonders: when I sent them not, nor commanded them, who have not profited this people at all, saith the Lord.

23:33 Si igitur interrogaverit te populus iste, vel propheta, aut sacerdos, dicens : Quod est onus Domini ? dices ad eos : Vos estis onus : projiciam quippe vos, dicit Dominus.

23:33 If therefore this people, or the prophet, or the priest shall ask thee, saying: What is the burden of the Lord? thou shalt say to them: You are the burden: for I will cast you away, saith the Lord.

23:34 Et propheta, et sacerdos, et populus qui dicit : Onus Domini : visitabo super virum illum et super domum ejus.

23:34 And as for the prophet, and the priest, and the people that shall say: The burden of the Lord: I will visit upon that man, and upon his house.

23:35 Hæc dicetis unusquisque ad proximum, et ad fratrem suum : Quid respondit Dominus ? et quid locutus est Dominus ?

23:35 Thus shall you say every one to his neighbour, and to his brother, What hath the Lord answered? and what hath the Lord spoken?

23:36 Et onus Domini ultra non memorabitur : quia onus erit unicuique sermo suus, et pervertistis verba Dei viventis, Domini exercituum, Dei nostri.

23:36 And the burden of the Lord shall be mentioned no more, for every man's word shall be his burden: for you have perverted the words of the living God, of the Lord of hosts our God.

23:37 Hæc dices ad prophetam : Quid respondit tibi Dominus ? et quid locutus est Dominus ?

23:37 Thus shalt thou say to the prophet: What hath the Lord answered thee? and what hath the Lord spoken?

23:38 Si autem onus Domini dixeritis, propter hoc hæc dicit Dominus : Quia dixistis sermonem istum : Onus Domini, et misi ad vos dicens : Nolite dicere : Onus Domini :

23:38 But if you shall say: The burden of the Lord: therefore thus saith the Lord: Because you have said this word: The burden of the Lord: and I have sent to you, saying: Say not, The burden of the Lord:

23:39 propterea ecce ego tollam vos portans, et derelinquam vos, et civitatem quam dedi vobis et patribus vestris, a facie mea :

23:39 Therefore behold I will take you away carrying you, and will forsake you, and the city which I gave to you, and to your fathers, out of my presence.

23:40 et dabo vos in opprobrium sempiternum, et in ignominiam æternam, quæ numquam oblivione delebitur.

23:40 And I will bring an everlasting reproach upon you, and a perpetual shame which shall never be forgotten.

Chapter 24

24:1 Ostendit mihi Dominus : et ecce duo calathi pleni ficis, positi ante templum Domini, postquam transtulit Nabuchodonosor rex Babylonis Jechoniam filium Joakim, regem Juda, et principes ejus, et fabrum, et inclusorem, de Jerusalem, et adduxit eos in Babylonem.

24:1 The Lord shewed me: and behold two baskets full of figs, set before the temple of the Lord: after that Nabuchodonosor king of Babylon had carried away Jechonias the son of Joakim the king of Juda, and his chief men, and the craftsmen, and engravers of Jerusalem, and had brought them to Babylon.

24:2 Calathus unus ficus bonas habebat nimis, ut solent ficus esse primi temporis : et calathus unus ficus habebat malas nimis, quæ comedi non poterant eo quod essent malæ.

24:2 One basket had very good figs, like the figs of the first season: and the other basket had very bad figs, which could not be eaten, because they were bad.

24:3 Et dixit Dominus ad me : Quid tu vides, Jeremia ? Et dixi : Ficus, ficus bonas, bonas valde : et malas, malas valde, quæ comedi non possunt eo quod sint malæ.

24:3 And the Lord said to me: What seest thou, Jeremiah? And I said: Figs, the good figs, very good: and the bad figs, very bad, which cannot be eaten because they are bad.

24:4 Et factum est verbum Domini ad me, dicens :

24:4 And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

24:5 Hæc dicit Dominus Deus Israël : Sicut ficus hæ bonæ, sic cognoscam transmigrationem Juda, quam emisi de loco isto in terram Chaldæorum, in bonum.

24:5 Thus saith the Lord the God of Israel: Like these good figs, so will I regard the captives of Juda, whom I have sent forth out of this place into the land of the Chaldeans, for their good.

24:6 Et ponam oculos meos super eos ad placandum, et reducam eos in terram hanc : et ædificabo eos, et non destruam : et plantabo eos, et non evellam.

24:6 And I will set my eyes upon them to be pacified, and I will bring them again into this land: and I will build them up, and not pull them down: and I will plant them, and not pluck them up.

24:7 Et dabo eis cor ut sciant me, quia ego sum Dominus : et erunt mihi in populum, et ego ero eis in Deum, quia revertentur ad me in toto corde suo.

24:7 And I will give them a heart to know me, that I am the Lord: and they shall be my people, and I will be their God: because they shall return to me with their whole heart.

24:8 Et sicut ficus pessimæ quæ comedi non possunt eo quod sint malæ, hæc dicit Dominus : Sic dabo Sedeciam regem Juda, et principes ejus, et reliquos de Jerusalem, qui remanserunt in urbe hac, et qui habitant in terra Ægypti.

24:8 And as the very bad figs, that cannot be eaten, because they are bad: thus saith the Lord: So will I give Sedecias the king of Juda, and his princes, and the residue of Jerusalem, that have remained in this city, and that dwell in the land of Egypt.

24:9 Et dabo eos in vexationem, afflictionemque omnibus regnis terræ, in opprobrium, et in parabolam, et in proverbium, et in maledictionem in universis locis ad quæ ejeci eos.

24:9 And I will deliver them up to vexation, and affliction, to all the kingdoms of the earth: to be a reproach, and a byword, and a proverb, and to be a curse in all places, to which I have cast them out.

24:10 Et mittam in eis gladium, et famem, et pestem, donec consumantur de terra quam dedi eis et patribus eorum.

24:10 And I will send among them the sword, and the famine, and the pestilence: till they be consumed out of the land which I gave to them, and their fathers.

Chapter 25

25:1 Verbum quod factum est ad Jeremiam, de omni populo Juda, in anno quarto Joakim filii Josiæ regis Juda (ipse est annus primus Nabuchodonosor regis Babylonis),

25:1 The word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the people of Juda, in the fourth year of Joakim the son of Josias king of Juda, (the same is the first year of Nabuchodonosor king of Babylon,)

25:2 quod locutus est Jeremias propheta ad omnem populum Juda, et ad universos habitatores Jerusalem, dicens :

25:2 Which Jeremiah the prophet spoke to all the people of Juda, and to all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, saying:

25:3 A tertiodecimo anno Josiæ filii Amon regis Juda, usque ad diem hanc, iste tertius et vigesimus annus, factum est verbum Domini ad me, et locutus sum ad vos, de nocte consurgens et loquens, et non audistis.

25:3 From the thirteenth year of Josias the son of Ammon king of Juda until this day: this is the three and twentieth year, the word of the Lord hath come to me, and I have spoken to you, rising before day, and speaking, and you have not hearkened.

25:4 Et misit Dominus ad vos omnes servos suos prophetas, consurgens diluculo, mittensque : et non audistis, neque inclinastis aures vestras ut audiretis,

25:4 And the Lord hath sent to you all his servants the prophets, rising early, and sending, and you have not hearkened, nor inclined your ears to hear.

25:5 cum diceret : Revertimini unusquisque a via sua mala, et a pessimis cogitationibus vestris, et habitabitis in terra quam dedit Dominus vobis et patribus vestris, a sæculo et usque in sæculum :

25:5 When he said: Return ye, every one from his evil way, and from your wicked devices, and you shall dwell in the land which the Lord hath given to you, and your fathers for ever and ever.

25:6 et nolite ire post deos alienos, ut serviatis eis, adoretisque eos : neque me ad iracundiam provocetis in operibus manuum vestrarum, et non affligam vos.

25:6 And go not after strange gods to serve them, and adore them: nor provoke me to wrath by the works of your hands, and I will not afflict you.

25:7 Et non audistis me, dicit Dominus, ut me ad iracundiam provocaretis in operibus manuum vestrarum, in malum vestrum.

25:7 And you have not heard me, saith the Lord, that you might provoke me to anger with the works of your hands, to your own hurt.

25:8 Propterea hæc dicit Dominus exercituum : Pro eo quod non audistis verba mea,

25:8 Therefore thus saith the Lord of hosts: Because you have not heard my words:

25:9 ecce ego mittam et assumam universas cognationes aquilonis, ait Dominus, et Nabuchodonosor regem Babylonis servum meum, et adducam eos super terram istam, et super habitatores ejus, et super omnes nationes quæ in circuitu illius sunt : et interficiam eos, et ponam eos in stuporem et in sibilum, et in solitudines sempiternas.

25:9 Behold I will send, and take all the kindreds of the north, saith the Lord, and Nabuchodonosor the king of Babylon my servant: and I will bring them against this land, and against the inhabitants thereof, and against all the nations that are round about it: and I will destroy them, and make them an astonishment and a hissing, and perpetual desolations.

25:10 Perdamque ex eis vocem gaudii et vocem lætitiæ, vocem sponsi et vocem sponsæ, vocem molæ et lumen lucernæ.

25:10 And I will take away from them the voice of mirth, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride, the sound of the mill and the light of the lamp.

25:11 Et erit universa terra hæc in solitudinem, et in stuporem : et servient omnes gentes istæ regi Babylonis septuaginta annis.

25:11 And all this land shall be a desolation, and an astonishment: and all these nations shall serve the king of Babylon seventy years.

25:12 Cumque impleti fuerint septuaginta anni, visitabo super regem Babylonis et super gentem illam, dicit Dominus, iniquitatem eorum, et super terram Chaldæorum, et ponam illam in solitudines sempiternas.

25:12 And when the seventy years shall be expired, I will punish the king of Babylon, and that nation, saith the Lord, for their iniquity, and the land of the Chaldeans: and I will make it perpetual desolations.

25:13 Et adducam super terram illam omnia verba mea, quæ locutus sum contra eam, omne quod scriptum est in libro isto, quæcumque prophetavit Jeremias adversum omnes gentes :

25:13 And I will bring upon that land all my words, that I have spoken against it, all that is written in this book, all that Jeremiah hath prophesied against all nations:

25:14 quia servierunt eis, cum essent gentes multæ, et reges magni : et reddam eis secundum opera eorum, et secundum facta manuum suarum.

25:14 For they have served them, whereas they were many nations, and great kings: and I will repay them according to their deeds, and according to the works of their hands.

25:15 Quia sic dicit Dominus exercituum, Deus Israël : Sume calicem vini furoris hujus de manu mea, et propinabis de illo cunctis gentibus ad quas ego mittam te.

25:15 For thus saith the Lord of hosts the God of Israel: Take the cup of wine of this fury at my hand: and thou shalt make all the nations to drink thereof, into which I shall send thee.

25:16 Et bibent, et turbabuntur et insanient a facie gladii quem ego mittam inter eos.

25:16 And they shall drink, and be troubled, and be mad because of the sword, which I shall send among them.

25:17 Et accepi calicem de manu Domini, et propinavi cunctis gentibus ad quas misit me Dominus,

25:17 And I took the cup at the hand of the Lord, and I presented it to all the nations to drink of it, to which the Lord sent me:

25:18 Jerusalem, et civitatibus Juda, et regibus ejus, et principibus ejus, ut darem eos in solitudinem, et in stuporem, et in sibilum, et in maledictionem, sicut est dies ista :

25:18 To wit, Jerusalem, and the cities of Juda, and the kings thereof, and the princes thereof: to make them a desolation, and an astonishment, and a hissing, and a curse, as it is at this day.

25:19 Pharaoni regi Ægypti, et servis ejus, et principibus ejus, et omni populo ejus :

25:19 Pharao the king of Egypt, and his servants, and his princes, and all his people,

25:20 et universis generaliter : cunctis regibus terræ Ausitidis, et cunctis regibus terræ Philisthiim, et Ascaloni, et Gazæ, et Accaron, et reliquiis Azoti :

25:20 And all in general: all the kings of the land of Ausitis, and all the kings of the land of the Philistines, and Ascalon, and Gaza, and Accaron, and the remnant of Azotus.

25:21 et Idumææ, et Moab, et filiis Ammon :

25:21 And Edom, and Moab, and the children of Ammon.

25:22 et cunctis regibus Tyri, et universis regibus Sidonis, et regibus terræ insularum qui sunt trans mare :

25:22 And all the kings of Tyre, and all the kings of Sidon: and the kings of the land of the islands that are beyond the sea.

25:23 et Dedan, et Thema, et Buz, et universis qui attonsi sunt in comam :

25:23 And Dedan, and Thema, and Buz, and all that have their hair cut round.

25:24 et cunctis regibus Arabiæ, et cunctis regibus occidentis, qui habitant in deserto :

25:24 And all the kings of Arabia, and all the kings of the west, that dwell in the desert.

25:25 et cunctis regibus Zambri, et cunctis regibus Elam, et cunctis regibus Medorum :

25:25 And all the kings of Zambri, and all the kings of Elam, and all the kings of the Medes:

25:26 cunctis quoque regibus aquilonis, de prope et de longe, unicuique contra fratrem suum : et omnibus regnis terræ quæ super faciem ejus sunt : et rex Sesach bibet post eos.

25:26 And all the kings of the north far and near, every one against his brother: and all the kingdoms of the earth, which are upon the face thereof: and the king of Sesac shall drink after them.

25:27 Et dices ad eos : Hæc dicit Dominus exercituum, Deus Israël : Bibite, et inebriamini, et vomite : et cadite, neque surgatis a facie gladii quem ego mittam inter vos.

25:27 And thou shalt say to them: Thus saith the Lord of hosts the God of Israel: Drink ye, and be drunken, and vomit: and fall, and rise no more, because of the sword, which I shall send among you.

25:28 Cumque noluerint accipere calicem de manu tua ut bibant, dices ad eos : Hæc dicit Dominus exercituum : Bibentes bibetis :

25:28 And if they refuse to take the cup at thy hand to drink, thou shalt say to them: Thus saith the Lord of hosts: Drinking you shall drink:

25:29 quia ecce in civitate in qua invocatum est nomen meum ego incipiam affligere, et vos quasi innocentes et immunes eritis ? non eritis immunes : gladium enim ego voco super omnes habitatores terræ, dicit Dominus exercituum.

25:29 For behold I begin to bring evil on the city wherein my name is called upon: and shall you be as innocent and escape free? you shall not escape free: for I will call for the sword upon all the inhabitants of the earth, saith the Lord of hosts.

25:30 Et tu prophetabis ad eos omnia verba hæc, et dices ad illos : Dominus de excelso rugiet, et de habitaculo sancto suo dabit vocem suam : rugiens rugiet super decorem suum : celeuma quasi calcantium concinetur adversus omnes habitatores terræ.

25:30 And thou shalt prophesy unto them all these words, and thou shalt say to them: I The Lord shall roar from on high, and shall utter his voice from his holy habitation: roaring he shall roar upon the place of his beauty: the shout as it were of them that tread grapes shall be given out against all the inhabitants of the earth.

25:31 Pervenit sonitus usque ad extrema terræ, quia judicium Domino cum gentibus : judicatur ipse cum omni carne. Impios tradidi gladio, dicit Dominus.

25:31 The noise is come even to the ends of the earth: for the Lord entereth into judgment with the nations: he entereth into judgment with all flesh; the wicked I have delivered up to the sword, saith the Lord.

25:32 Hæc dicit Dominus exercituum : Ecce afflictio egredietur de gente in gentem, et turbo magnus egredietur a summitatibus terræ.

25:32 Thus saith the Lord of hosts: Behold evil shall go forth from nation to nation: and a great whirlwind shall go forth from the ends of the earth.

25:33 Et erunt interfecti Domini in die illa, a summo terræ usque ad summum ejus : non plangentur, et non colligentur, neque sepelientur : in sterquilinium super faciem terræ jacebunt.

25:33 And the slain of the Lord shall be at that day from one end of the earth even to the other end thereof: they shall not be lamented, and they shall not be gathered up, nor buried: they shall lie as dung upon the face of the earth.

25:34 Ululate, pastores, et clamate, et aspergite vos cinere, optimates gregis : quia completi sunt dies vestri ut interficiamini, et dissipationes vestræ : et cadetis quasi vasa pretiosa.

25:34 Howl, ye shepherds, and cry: and sprinkle yourselves with ashes, ye leaders of the flock: for the days of your slaughter and your dispersion are accomplished, and you shall fall like precious vessels.

25:35 Et peribit fuga a pastoribus, et salvatio ab optimatibus gregis.

25:35 And the shepherds shall have no way to flee, nor the leaders of the flock to save themselves.

25:36 Vox clamoris pastorum, et ululatus optimatum gregis, quia vastavit Dominus pascua eorum :

25:36 A voice of the cry of the shepherds, and a howling of the principal of the flock: because the Lord hath wasted their pastures.

25:37 et conticuerunt arva pacis a facie iræ furoris Domini.

25:37 And the fields of peace have been silent because of the fierce anger of the Lord.

25:38 Dereliquit quasi leo umbraculum suum, quia facta est terra eorum in desolationem a facie iræ columbæ, et a facie iræ furoris Domini.

25:38 He hath forsaken his covert as the lion, for the land is laid waste because of the wrath of the dove, and because of the fierce anger of the Lord.

Chapter 26

26:1 In principio regni Joakim filii Josiæ regis Juda, factum est verbum istud a Domino, dicens :

26:1 In the beginning of the reign of Joakim the son of Josias king of Juda, came this word from the Lord, saying:

26:2 Hæc dicit Dominus : Sta in atrio domus Domini, et loqueris ad omnes civitates Juda, de quibus veniunt ut adorent in domo Domini universos sermones quos ego mandavi tibi ut loquaris ad eos : noli subtrahere verbum,

26:2 Thus saith the Lord: stand in the court of the house of the Lord, and speak to all the cities of Juda, out of which they come, to adore in the house of the Lord, all the words which I have commanded thee to speak unto them: leave not out one word.

26:3 si forte audiant, et convertantur unusquisque a via sua mala, et pœniteat me mali quod cogito facere eis propter malitiam studiorum eorum.

26:3 If so be they will hearken and be converted every one from his evil way; that I may repent me of the evil that I think to do unto them for the wickedness of their doings.

26:4 Et dices ad eos : Hæc dicit Dominus : Si non audieritis me, ut ambuletis in lege mea quam dedi vobis,

26:4 And thou shalt say to them: Thus saith the Lord: If you will not hearken to me to walk in my law, which I have given you:

26:5 ut audiatis sermones servorum meorum prophetarum quos ego misi ad vos, de nocte consurgens, et dirigens, et non audistis :

26:5 To give ear to the words of my servants the prophets, whom I sent to you rising up early: and sending, and you have not hearkened:

26:6 dabo domum istam sicut Silo, et urbem hanc dabo in maledictionem cunctis gentibus terræ.

26:6 I will make this house like Silo: and I will make this city a curse to all the nations of the earth.

26:7 Et audierunt sacerdotes, et prophetæ, et omnis populus, Jeremiam loquentem verba hæc in domo Domini.

26:7 And the priests, and the prophets, and all the people heard Jeremiah speaking these words in the house of the Lord.

26:8 Cumque complesset Jeremias, loquens omnia quæ præceperat ei Dominus ut loqueretur ad universum populum, apprehenderunt eum sacerdotes, et prophetæ, et omnis populus, dicens : Morte moriatur.

26:8 And when Jeremiah had made an end of speaking all that the Lord had commanded him to speak to all the people, the priests, and the prophets, and all the people laid hold on him, saying: Let him be put to death.

26:9 Quare prophetavit in nomine Domini, dicens : Sicut Silo erit domus hæc, et urbs ista desolabitur eo quod non sit habitator ? Et congregatus est omnis populus adversus Jeremiam in domo Domini.

26:9 Why hath he prophesied in the name of the Lord, saying: This house shall be like Silo; and this city shall be made desolate, without an inhabitant? And all the people were gathered together against Jeremiah in the house of the Lord.

26:10 Et audierunt principes Juda verba hæc, et ascenderunt de domo regis in domum Domini, et sederunt in introitu portæ domus Domini novæ.

26:10 And the princes of Juda heard these words: and they went up from the king's house into the house of the Lord, and sat in the entry of the new gate of the house of the Lord.

26:11 Et locuti sunt sacerdotes et prophetæ ad principes, et ad omnem populum, dicentes : Judicium mortis est viro huic, quia prophetavit adversus civitatem istam, sicut audistis auribus vestris.

26:11 And the priests and the prophets spoke to the princes, and to all the people, saying: The judgment of death is for this man: because he hath prophesied against this city, as you have heard with your ears.

26:12 Et ait Jeremias ad omnes principes, et ad universum populum, dicens : Dominus misit me ut prophetarem ad domum istam, et ad civitatem hanc, omnia verba quæ audistis.

26:12 Then Jeremiah spoke to all the princes, and to all the people, saying: The Lord sent me to prophesy concerning this house, and concerning this city all the words that you have heard.

26:13 Nunc ergo bonas facite vias vestras et studia vestra, et audite vocem Domini Dei vestri, et pœnitebit Dominum mali quod locutus est adversum vos.

26:13 Now therefore amend your ways, and your doings, and hearken to the voice of the Lord your God: and the Lord will repent him of the evil that he hath spoken against you.

26:14 Ego autem ecce in manibus vestris sum : facite mihi quod bonum et rectum est in oculis vestris.

26:14 But as for me, behold I am in your hands: do with me what is good and right in your eyes:

26:15 Verumtamen scitote et cognoscite quod, si occideritis me, sanguinem innocentem tradetis contra vosmetipsos, et contra civitatem istam, et habitatores ejus : in veritate enim misit me Dominus ad vos, ut loquerer in auribus vestris omnia verba hæc.

26:15 But know ye, and understand, that if you put me to death, you will shed innocent blood against your own selves, and against this city, and the inhabitants thereof. For in truth the Lord sent me to you, to speak all these words in your hearing.

26:16 Et dixerunt principes et omnis populus ad sacerdotes et ad prophetas : Non est viro huic judicium mortis, quia in nomine Domini Dei nostri locutus est ad nos.

26:16 Then the princes, and all the people said to the priests, and to the prophets: There is no judgment of death for this man: for he hath spoken to us in the name of the Lord our God.

26:17 Surrexerunt ergo viri de senioribus terræ, et dixerunt ad omnem cœtum populi, loquentes :

26:17 And some of the ancients of the land rose up: and they spoke to all the assembly of the people, saying:

26:18 Michæas de Morasthi fuit propheta in diebus Ezechiæ regis Juda, et ait ad omnem populum Juda, dicens : Hæc dicit Dominus exercituum : Sion quasi ager arabitur, et Jerusalem in acervum lapidum erit, et mons domus in excelsa silvarum.

26:18 Micheas of Morasthi was a prophet in the days of Ezechias king of Juda, and he spoke to all the people of Juda, saying: Thus saith the Lord of hosts: Sion shall be ploughed like a field, and Jerusalem shall be a heap of stones: and the mountain of the house the high places of woods.

26:19 Numquid morte condemnavit eum Ezechias rex Juda, et omnis Juda ? numquid non timuerunt Dominum, et deprecati sunt faciem Domini, et pœnituit Dominum mali quod locutus fuerat adversum eos ? Itaque nos facimus malum grande contra animas nostras.

26:19 Did Ezechias king of Juda, and all Juda, condemn him to death? did they not fear the Lord, and beseech the face of the Lord: and the Lord repented of the evil that he had spoken against them? therefore we are doing a great evil against our souls.

26:20 Fuit quoque vir prophetans in nomine Domini, Urias filius Semei de Cariathiarim, et prophetavit adversus civitatem istam, et adversus terram hanc, juxta omnia verba Jeremiæ.

26:20 There was also a man that prophesied in the name of the Lord, Urias the son of Semei of Cariathiarim: and he prophesied against this city, and against this land, according to all the words of Jeremiah.

26:21 Et audivit rex Joakim, et omnes potentes et principes ejus, verba hæc, et quæsivit rex interficere eum : et audivit Urias, et timuit, fugitque, et ingressus est Ægyptum.

26:21 And Joakim, and all his men in power, and his princes heard these words: and the king sought to put him to death. And Urias heard it, and was afraid, and fled and went into Egypt.

26:22 Et misit rex Joakim viros in Ægyptum, Elnathan filium Achobor, et viros cum eo, in Ægyptum,

26:22 And king Joakim sent men into Egypt, Elnathan the son of Achobor, and men with him into Egypt.

26:23 et eduxerunt Uriam de Ægypto, et adduxerunt eum ad regem Joakim, et percussit eum gladio, et projecit cadaver ejus in sepulchris vulgi ignobilis.

26:23 And they brought Urias out of Egypt: and brought him to king Joakim, and he slew him with the sword: and he cast his dead body into the graves of the common people.

26:24 Igitur manus Ahicam filii Saphan fuit cum Jeremia, ut non traderetur in manus populi, et interficerent eum.

26:24 So the hand of Ahicam the son of Saphan was with Jeremiah, that he should not be delivered into the hands of the people, to put him to death.

Chapter 27

27:1 In principio regni Joakim filii Josiæ regis Juda, factum est verbum istud ad Jeremiam a Domino, dicens :

27:1 In the beginning of the reign of Joakim the son of Josias king of Juda, this word came to Jeremiah from the Lord, saying:

27:2 Hæc dicit Dominus ad me : Fac tibi vincula et catenas, et pones eas in collo tuo,

27:2 Thus saith the Lord to me: Make thee bands, and chains: and thou shalt put them on thy neck.

27:3 et mittes eas ad regem Edom, et ad regem Moab, et ad regem filiorum Ammon, et ad regem Tyri, et ad regem Sidonis, in manu nuntiorum qui venerunt Jerusalem ad Sedeciam regem Juda.

27:3 And thou shalt send them to the king of Edom, and to the king of Moab, and to the king of the children of Ammon, and to the king of Tyre, and to the king of Sidon: by the hand of the messengers that are come to Jerusalem to Sedecias the king of Juda.

27:4 Et præcipies eis ut ad dominos suos loquantur : Hæc dicit Dominus exercituum, Deus Israël : Hæc dicetis ad dominos vestros :

27:4 And thou shalt command them to speak to their masters: Thus saith the Lord of hosts the God of Israel: Thus shall you say to your masters:

27:5 Ego feci terram, et homines, et jumenta quæ sunt super faciem terræ, in fortitudine mea magna, et in brachio meo extento, et dedi eam ei qui placuit in oculis meis.

27:5 I made the earth, and the men and the beasts that are upon the face of the earth, by my great power, and by my stretched out arm: and I have given it to whom it seemed good in my eyes.

27:6 Et nunc itaque ego dedi omnes terras istas in manu Nabuchodonosor regis Babylonis servi mei : insuper et bestias agri dedi ei, ut serviant illi :

27:6 And now I have given all these lands into the hand of Nabuchodonosor king of Babylon my servant: moreover also the beasts of the field I have given him to serve him.

27:7 et servient ei omnes gentes, et filio ejus, et filio filii ejus, donec veniat tempus terræ ejus et ipsius : et servient ei gentes multæ et reges magni.

27:7 And all nations shall serve him, and his son, and his son's son: till the time come for his land and himself: and many nations and great kings shall serve him.

27:8 Gens autem et regnum quod non servierit Nabuchodonosor regi Babylonis, et quicumque non curvaverit collum suum sub jugo regis Babylonis, in gladio, et in fame, et in peste visitabo super gentem illam, ait Dominus, donec consumam eos in manu ejus.

27:8 But the nation and kingdom that will not serve Nabuchodonosor king of Babylon, and whosoever will not bend his neck under the yoke of the king of Babylon: I will visit upon that nation with the sword, and with famine, and with pestilence, saith the Lord: till I consume them by his hand.

27:9 Vos ergo nolite audire prophetas vestros, et divinos, et somniatores, et augures, et maleficos, qui dicunt vobis : Non servietis regi Babylonis :

27:9 Therefore hearken not to your prophets, and diviners, and dreamers, and soothsayers, and sorcerers, that say to you: You shall not serve the king of Babylon.

27:10 quia mendacium prophetant vobis, ut longe vos faciant de terra vestra, et ejiciant vos, et pereatis.

27:10 For they prophesy lies to you: to remove you far from your country, and cast you out, and to make you perish.

27:11 Porro gens quæ subjecerit cervicem suam sub jugo regis Babylonis, et servierit ei, dimittam eam in terra sua, dicit Dominus, et colet eam, et habitabit in ea.

27:11 But the nation that shall bend down their neck under the yoke of the king of Babylon, and shall serve him: I will let them remain in their own land, saith the Lord: and they shall till it, and dwell in it.

27:12 Et ad Sedeciam regem Juda locutus sum secundum omnia verba hæc, dicens : Subjicite colla vestra sub jugo regis Babylonis, et servite ei et populo ejus, et vivetis.

27:12 And I spoke to Sedecias the king of Juda according to all these words, saying: Bend down your necks under the yoke of the king of Babylon, and serve him, and his people, and you shall live.

27:13 Quare moriemini, tu et populus tuus, gladio, et fame, et peste, sicut locutus est Dominus ad gentem quæ servire noluerit regi Babylonis ?

27:13 Why will you die, thou and thy people by the sword, and by famine, and by the pestilence, as the Lord hath spoken against the nation that will not serve the king of Babylon?

27:14 Nolite audire verba prophetarum dicentium vobis : Non servietis regi Babylonis : quia mendacium ipsi loquuntur vobis :

27:14 Hearken not to the words of the prophets that say to you: You shall not serve the king of Babylon: for they tell you a lie.

27:15 quia non misi eos, ait Dominus, et ipsi prophetant in nomine meo mendaciter, ut ejiciant vos, et pereatis, tam vos quam prophetæ qui vaticinantur vobis.

27:15 For I have not sent them, saith the Lord: and they prophesy in my name falsely: to drive you out, and that you may perish, both you, and the prophets that prophesy to you.

27:16 Et ad sacerdotes, et ad populum istum, locutus sum, dicens : Hæc dicit Dominus : Nolite audire verba prophetarum vestrorum, qui prophetant vobis, dicentes : Ecce vasa Domini revertentur de Babylone nunc cito : mendacium enim prophetant vobis.

27:16 I spoke also to the priests, and to this people, saying: Thus saith the Lord: Hearken not to the words of your prophets, that prophesy to you, saying: Behold the vessels of the Lord shall now in a short time be brought again from Babylon: for they prophesy a lie unto you.

27:17 Nolite ergo audire eos : sed servite regi Babylonis, ut vivatis : quare datur hæc civitas in solitudinem ?

27:17 Therefore hearken not to them, but serve the king of Babylon, that you may live. Why should this city be given up to desolation?

27:18 Et si prophetæ sunt, et est verbum Domini in eis, occurrant Domino exercituum, ut non veniant vasa quæ derelicta fuerant in domo Domini, et in domo regis Juda, et in Jerusalem, in Babylonem.

27:18 But if they be prophets, and the word of the Lord be in them: let them interpose themselves before the Lord of hosts, that the vessels which were left in the house of the Lord, and in the house of the king of Juda, and in Jerusalem, may not go to Babylon.

27:19 Quia hæc dicit Dominus exercituum ad columnas, et ad mare, et ad bases, et ad reliqua vasorum quæ remanserunt in civitate hac,

27:19 For thus saith the Lord of hosts to the pillars, and to the sea, and to the bases, and to the rest of the vessels that remain in this city:

27:20 quæ non tulit Nabuchodonosor rex Babylonis cum transferret Jechoniam filium Joakim regem Juda de Jerusalem in Babylonem, et omnes optimates Juda et Jerusalem :

27:20 Which Nabuchodonosor the king of Babylon did not take, when he carried away Jechonias the son of Joakim the king of Juda, from Jerusalem to Babylon, and all the great men of Juda and Jerusalem.

27:21 quia hæc dicit Dominus exercituum, Deus Israël, ad vasa quæ derelicta sunt in domo Domini, et in domo regis Juda et Jerusalem :

27:21 For thus saith the Lord of hosts the God of Israel, to the vessels that are left in the house of the Lord, and in the house of the king of Juda and Jerusalem:

27:22 In Babylonem transferentur, et ibi erunt usque ad diem visitationis suæ, dicit Dominus, et afferri faciam ea, et restitui in loco isto.

27:22 They shall be carried to Babylon, and there they shall be until the day of their visitation, saith the Lord: and I will cause them to be brought, and to be restored in this place.

Chapter 28

28:1 Et factum est in anno illo, in principio regni Sedeciæ regis Juda, in anno quarto, in mense quinto, dixit ad me Hananias filius Azur, propheta de Gabaon, in domo Domini, coram sacerdotibus et omni populo, dicens :

28:1 And it came to pass in that year, in the beginning of the reign of Sedecias king of Juda, in the fourth year, in the fifth month, that Hananias the son of Azur, a prophet of Gabaon spoke to me, in the house of the Lord before the priests, and all the people, saying:

28:2 Hæc dicit Dominus exercituum, Deus Israël : Contrivi jugum regis Babylonis.

28:2 Thus saith the Lord of hosts the God of Israel: I have broken the yoke of the king of Babylon.

28:3 Adhuc duo anni dierum, et ego referri faciam ad locum istum omnia vasa domus Domini, quæ tulit Nabuchodonosor rex Babylonis de loco isto, et transtulit ea in Babylonem.

28:3 As yet two years of days, and I will cause all the vessels of the house of the Lord to be brought back into this place, which Nabuchodonosor king of Babylon took away from this place, and carried them to Babylon.

28:4 Et Jechoniam filium Joakim regem Juda, et omnem transmigrationem Juda, qui ingressi sunt in Babylonem, ego convertam ad locum istum, ait Dominus : conteram enim jugum regis Babylonis.

28:4 And I will bring back to this place Jechonias the son of Joakim king of Juda, and all the captives of Juda, that are gone to Babylon, saith the Lord: for I will break the yoke of the king of Babylon.

28:5 Et dixit Jeremias propheta ad Hananiam prophetam, in oculis sacerdotum, et in oculis omnis populi qui stabat in domo Domini :

28:5 And Jeremiah the prophet said to Hananias the prophet in the presence of the priests, and in the presence of all the people that stood in the house of the Lord:

28:6 et ait Jeremias propheta : Amen ! sic faciat Dominus : suscitet Dominus verba tua quæ prophetasti, ut referantur vasa in domum Domini, et omnis transmigratio de Babylone ad locum istum.

28:6 And Jeremiah the prophet said: Amen, the Lord do so: the Lord perform thy words, which thou hast prophesied: that the vessels may be brought again into the house of the Lord, and all the captives may return out of Babylon to this place.

28:7 Verumtamen audi verbum hoc quod ego loquor in auribus tuis, et in auribus universi populi :

28:7 Nevertheless hear this word that I speak in thy ears, and in the ears of all the people:

28:8 prophetæ qui fuerunt ante me et ante te, ab initio, et prophetaverunt super terras multas et super regna magna de prælio, et de afflictione, et de fame :

28:8 The prophets that have been before me, and before thee from the beginning, and have prophesied concerning many countries, and concerning great kingdoms, of war, and of affliction, and of famine.

28:9 propheta qui vaticinatus est pacem, cum venerit verbum ejus, scietur propheta quem misit Dominus in veritate.

28:9 The prophet that prophesied peace: when his word shall come to pass, the prophet shall be known, whom the hath sent in truth.

28:10 Et tulit Hananias propheta catenam de collo Jeremiæ prophetæ, et confregit eam.

28:10 And Hananias the prophet took the chain from the neck of Jeremiah the prophet, and broke it.

28:11 Et ait Hananias in conspectu omnis populi, dicens : Hæc dicit Dominus : Sic confringam jugum Nabuchodonosor regis Babylonis, post duos annos dierum de collo omnium gentium.

28:11 And Hananias spoke in the presence of all the people, saying: Thus saith the Lord: Even so will I break the yoke of Nabuchodonosor the king of Babylon after two full years from off the neck of all the nations.

28:12 Et abiit Jeremias propheta in viam suam. Et factum est verbum Domini ad Jeremiam, postquam confregit Hananias propheta catenam de collo Jeremiæ prophetæ, dicens :

28:12 And Jeremiah the prophet went his way. And the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah, after that Hananias the prophet had broken the chain from off the neck of Jeremiah the prophet, saying:

28:13 Vade, et dices Hananiæ : Hæc dicit Dominus : Catenas ligneas contrivisti, et facies pro eis catenas ferreas.

28:13 Go, and tell Hananias: Thus saith the Lord: Thou hast broken chains of wood, and thou shalt make for them chains of iron.

28:14 Quia hæc dicit Dominus exercituum, Deus Israël : Jugum ferreum posui super collum cunctarum gentium istarum, ut serviant Nabuchodonosor regi Babylonis, et servient ei : insuper et bestias terræ dedi ei.

28:14 For thus saith the Lord of hosts the God of Israel: I have put a yoke of iron upon the neck of all these nations, to serve Nabuchodonosor king of Babylon, and they shall serve him: moreover also I have given him the beasts of the earth.

28:15 Et dixit Jeremias propheta ad Hananiam prophetam : Audi, Hanania : non misit te Dominus, et tu confidere fecisti populum istum in mendacio.

28:15 And Jeremiah the prophet said to Hananias the prophet: Hear now, Hananias: the Lord hath not sent thee, and thou hast made this people to trust in a lie.

28:16 Idcirco hæc dicit Dominus : Ecce ego mittam te a facie terræ : hoc anno morieris : adversum enim Dominum locutus es.

28:16 Therefore thus saith the Lord: Behold I will send thee away from off the face of the earth: this year shalt thou die: for thou hast spoken against the Lord.

28:17 Et mortuus est Hananias propheta in anno illo, mense septimo.

28:17 And Hananias the prophet died in that year, in the seventh month.

Chapter 29

29:1 Et hæc sunt verba libri quem misit Jeremias propheta de Jerusalem ad reliquias seniorum transmigrationis, et ad sacerdotes, et ad prophetas, et ad omnem populum quem traduxerat Nabuchodonosor de Jerusalem in Babylonem,

29:1 Now these are the words of the letter which Jeremiah the prophet sent from Jerusalem to the residue of the ancients that were carried into captivity, and to the priests, and to the prophets, and to all the people, whom Nabuchodonosor had carried away from Jerusalem to Babylon:

29:2 postquam egressus est Jechonias rex, et domina, et eunuchi, et principes Juda et Jerusalem, et faber et inclusor, de Jerusalem,

29:2 After that Jechonias the king, and the queen, and the eunuchs, and the princes of Juda, and of Jerusalem, and the craftsmen, and the engravers were departed out of Jerusalem:

29:3 in manu Elasa filii Saphan, et Gamariæ filii Helciæ, quos misit Sedecias rex Juda ad Nabuchodonosor regem Babylonis in Babylonem, dicens :

29:3 By the hand of Elasa the son of Saphan, and Gamarias the son of Helcias, whom Sedecias king of Juda sent to Babylon to Nabuchodonosor king of Babylon, saying:

29:4 Hæc dicit Dominus exercituum, Deus Israël, omni transmigrationi quam transtuli de Jerusalem in Babylonem :

29:4 Thus saith the Lord of hosts the God of Israel, to all that are carried away captives, whom I have caused to be carried away from Jerusalem to Babylon:

29:5 Ædificate domos, et habitate : et plantate hortos, et comedite fructum eorum.

29:5 Build ye houses, and dwell in them: and plant orchards, and eat the fruit of them.

29:6 Accipite uxores, et generate filios et filias : et date filiis vestris uxores, et filias vestras date viris, et pariant filios et filias : et multiplicamini ibi, et nolite esse pauci numero.

29:6 Take ye wives, and beget sons and daughters: and take wives for your sons, and give your daughters to husbands, and let them bear sons and daughters: and be ye multiplied there, and be not few in number.

29:7 Et quærite pacem civitatis ad quam transmigrare vos feci, et orate pro ea ad Dominum, quia in pace illius erit pax vobis.

29:7 And seek the peace of the city, to which I have caused you to be carried away captives; and pray to the Lord for it: for in the peace thereof shall be your peace.

29:8 Hæc enim dicit Dominus exercituum, Deus Israël : Non vos seducant prophetæ vestri qui sunt in medio vestrum, et divini vestri, et ne attendatis ad somnia vestra quæ vos somniatis :

29:8 For thus saith the Lord of hosts the God of Israel: Let not your prophets that are in the midst of you, and your diviners deceive you: and give no heed to your dreams which you dream:

29:9 quia falso ipsi prophetant vobis in nomine meo, et non misi eos, dicit Dominus.

29:9 For they prophesy falsely to you in my name: and I have not sent them, saith the Lord.

29:10 Quia hæc dicit Dominus : Cum cœperint impleri in Babylone septuaginta anni, visitabo vos, et suscitabo super vos verbum meum bonum, ut reducam vos ad locum istum.

29:10 For thus saith the Lord: When the seventy years shall begin to be accomplished in Babylon, I will visit you: and I will perform my good word in your favour, to bring you again to this place.

29:11 Ego enim scio cogitationes quas ego cogito super vos, ait Dominus, cogitationes pacis et non afflictionis, ut dem vobis finem et patientiam.

29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think towards you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of affliction, to give you an end and patience.

29:12 Et invocabitis me, et ibitis : et orabitis me, et ego exaudiam vos.

29:12 And you shall call upon me, and you shall go. and you shall pray to me, and I will hear you.

29:13 Quæretis me, et invenietis, cum quæsieritis me in toto corde vestro.

29:13 You shall seek me, and shall find me: when you shall seek me with all your heart.

29:14 Et inveniar a vobis, ait Dominus : et reducam captivitatem vestram, et congregabo vos de universis gentibus et de cunctis locis ad quæ expuli vos, dicit Dominus, et reverti vos faciam de loco ad quem transmigrare vos feci.

29:14 And I will be found by you, saith the Lord: and I will bring back your captivity, and I will gather you out of all nations, and from all the places to which I have driven you out, saith the Lord: and I will bring you back from the place to which I caused you to be carried away captive.

29:15 Quia dixistis : Suscitavit nobis Dominus prophetas in Babylone :

29:15 Because you have said: The Lord hath raised us up prophets in Babylon:

29:16 quia hæc dicit Dominus ad regem qui sedet super solium David, et ad omnem populum habitatorem urbis hujus, ad fratres vestros qui non sunt egressi vobiscum in transmigrationem :

29:16 For thus saith the Lord to the king that sitteth upon the throne of David, and to all the people that dwell in this city, to your brethren that are not gone forth with you into captivity.

29:17 hæc dicit Dominus exercituum : Ecce mittam in eos gladium, et famem, et pestem : et ponam eos quasi ficus malas, quæ comedi non possunt eo quod pessimæ sint :

29:17 Thus saith the Lord of hosts: Behold I will send upon them the sword, and the famine, and the pestilence: and I will make them like bad figs that cannot be eaten, because they are very bad.

29:18 et persequar eos in gladio, et in fame, et in pestilentia : et dabo eos in vexationem universis regnis terræ : in maledictionem, et in stuporem, et in sibilum, et in opprobrium cunctis gentibus ad quas ego ejeci eos,

29:18 And I will persecute them with the sword, and with famine, and with the pestilence: and I will give them up unto affliction to all the kingdoms of the earth: to be a curse, and an astonishment, and a hissing, and a reproach to all the nations to which I have driven them out:

29:19 eo quod non audierint verba mea, dicit Dominus, quæ misit ad eos per servos meos prophetas, de nocte consurgens et mittens : et non audistis, dicit Dominus.

29:19 Because they have not hearkened to my words, saith the Lord: which I sent to them by my servants the prophets, rising by night, and sending: and you have not heard, saith the Lord.

29:20 Vos ergo audite verbum Domini, omnis transmigratio quam emisi de Jerusalem in Babylonem.

29:20 Hear ye therefore the word of the Lord, all ye of the captivity, whom I have sent out from Jerusalem to Babylon.

29:21 Hæc dicit Dominus exercituum, Deus Israël, ad Achab filium Coliæ, et ad Sedeciam filium Maasiæ, qui prophetant vobis in nomine meo mendaciter : Ecce ego tradam eos in manus Nabuchodonosor regis Babylonis, et percutiet eos in oculis vestris :

29:21 Thus saith the Lord of hosts the God of Israel, to Achab the son of Colias, and to Sedecias the son of Maasias, who prophesy unto you in my name falsely: Behold I will deliver them up into the hands of Nabuchodonosor the king of Babylon: and he shall kill them before your eyes.

29:22 et assumetur ex eis maledictio omni transmigrationi Juda quæ est in Babylone, dicentium : Ponat te Dominus sicut Sedeciam et sicut Achab, quos frixit rex Babylonis in igne :

29:22 And of them shall be taken up a curse by all the captivity of Juda, that are in Babylon, saying: The Lord make thee like Sedecias, and like Achab, whom the king of Babylon fried in the fire:

29:23 pro eo quod fecerint stultitiam in Israël, et mœchati sunt in uxores amicorum suorum, et locuti sunt verbum in nomine meo mendaciter, quod non mandavi eis. Ego sum judex et testis, dicit Dominus.

29:23 Because they have acted folly in Israel, and have committed adultery with the wives of their friends, and have spoken lying words in my name, which I commanded them not: I am the judge and the witness, saith the Lord.

29:24 Et ad Semeiam Nehelamiten dices :

29:24 And to Semeias the Nehelamite thou shalt say:

29:25 Hæc dicit Dominus exercituum, Deus Israël : Pro eo quod misisti in nomine tuo libros ad omnem populum qui est in Jerusalem, et ad Sophoniam filium Maasiæ sacerdotem, et ad universos sacerdotes, dicens :

29:25 Thus saith the Lord of hosts the God of Israel: Because thou hast sent letters in thy name to all the people that are in Jerusalem, and to Sophonias the son of Maasias the priest, and to all the priests, saying:

29:26 Dominus dedit te sacerdotem pro Jojade sacerdote, ut sis dux in domo Domini, super omnem virum arreptitium et prophetantem, ut mittas eum in nervum et in carcerem :

29:26 The Lord hath made thee priest instead of Joiada the priest, that thou shouldst be ruler in the house of the Lord, over every man that raveth and prophesieth, to put him in the stocks, and into prison.

29:27 et nunc quare non increpasti Jeremiam Anathothiten, qui prophetat vobis ?

29:27 And now why hast thou not rebuked Jeremiah the Anathothite, who prophesieth to you?

29:28 Quia super hoc misit in Babylonem ad nos, dicens : Longum est : ædificate domos, et habitate : et plantate hortos, et comedite fructus eorum.

29:28 For he hath also sent to us in Babylon, saying: It is a long time: build ye houses, and dwell in them: and plant gardens, and eat the fruits of them.

29:29 Legit ergo Sophonias sacerdos librum istum in auribus Jeremiæ prophetæ.

29:29 So Sophonias the priest read this letter, in the hearing of Jeremiah the prophet.

29:30 Et factum est verbum Domini ad Jeremiam, dicens :

29:30 And the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah, saying:

29:31 Mitte ad omnem transmigrationem, dicens : Hæc dicit Dominus ad Semeiam Nehelamiten : Pro eo quod prophetavit vobis Semeias, et ego non misi eum, et fecit vos confidere in mendacio,

29:31 Send to all them of the captivity, saying: Thus saith the Lord to Semeias the Nehelamite: Because Semeias hath prophesied to you, and I sent him not: and hath caused you to trust in a lie:

29:32 idcirco hæc dicit Dominus : Ecce ego visitabo super Semeiam Nehelamiten, et super semen ejus : non erit ei vir sedens in medio populi hujus, et non videbit bonum quod ego faciam populo meo, ait Dominus, quia prævaricationem locutus est adversus Dominum.

29:32 Therefore thus saith the Lord: behold I will visit upon Semeias the Nehelamite, and upon his seed: he shall not have a man to sit in the midst of this people, and he shall not see the good that I will do to my people, saith the Lord: because he hath spoken treason against the Lord.

Chapter 30

30:1 Hoc verbum quod factum est ad Jeremiam a Domino, dicens :

30:1 This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord, saying:

30:2 Hæc dicit Dominus Deus Israël, dicens : Scribe tibi omnia verba quæ locutus sum ad te, in libro.

30:2 Thus saith the Lord, the God of Israel, saying: Write thee all the words that I have spoken to thee, in a book.

30:3 Ecce enim dies veniunt, dicit Dominus, et convertam conversionem populi mei Israël et Juda, ait Dominus : et convertam eos ad terram quam dedi patribus eorum, et possidebunt eam.

30:3 For behold the days come, saith the Lord, and I will bring again the captivity of my people Israel and Juda, saith the Lord: and I will cause them to return to the land which I gave to their fathers, and they shall possess it.

30:4 Et hæc verba quæ locutus est Dominus ad Israël et ad Judam :

30:4 And these are the words that the Lord hath spoken to Israel and to Juda:

30:5 Quoniam hæc dicit Dominus : Vocem terroris audivimus : formido, et non est pax.

30:5 For thus saith the Lord: We have heard a voice of terror: there is fear and no peace.

30:6 Interrogate, et videte si generat masculus : quare ergo vidi omnis viri manum super lumbum suum, quasi parturientis, et conversæ sunt universæ facies in auruginem ?

30:6 Ask ye, and see if a man bear children? why then have I seen every man with his hands on his loins, like a woman in labour, and all faces are turned yellow?

30:7 Væ ! quia magna dies illa, nec est similis ejus : tempusque tribulationis est Jacob, et ex ipso salvabitur.

30:7 Alas, for that day is great, neither is there the like to it; and it is the time of tribulation to Jacob, but he shall be saved out of it.

30:8 Et erit in die illa, ait Dominus exercituum : conteram jugum ejus de collo tuo, et vincula ejus dirumpam, et non dominabuntur ei amplius alieni :

30:8 And it shall come to pass in that day, saith the Lord of hosts, that I will break his yoke from off thy neck, and will burst his bands: and strangers shall no more rule over him:

30:9 sed servient Domino Deo suo, et David regi suo, quem suscitabo eis.

30:9 But they shall serve the Lord their God, and David their king, whom I will raise up to them.

30:10 Tu ergo ne timeas, serve meus Jacob, ait Dominus, neque paveas, Israël : quia ecce ego salvabo te de terra longinqua, et semen tuum de terra captivitatis eorum : et revertetur Jacob, et quiescet, et cunctis affluet bonis, et non erit quem formidet :

30:10 Therefore fear thou not, my servant Jacob, saith the Lord, neither be dismayed, O Israel: for behold, I will save thee from a country afar off, and thy seed from the land of their captivity: and Jacob shall return, and be at rest, and abound with all good things, and there shall be none whom he may fear:

30:11 quoniam tecum ego sum, ait Dominus, ut salvem te. Faciam enim consummationem in cunctis gentibus in quibus dispersi te : te autem non faciam in consummationem : sed castigabo te in judicio, ut non videaris tibi innoxius.

30:11 For I am with thee, saith the Lord, to save thee: for I will utterly consume all the nations, among which I have scattered thee: but I will not utterly consume thee: but I will chastise thee in judgment, that thou mayst not seem to thyself innocent.

30:12 Quia hæc dicit Dominus : Insanabilis fractura tua ; pessima plaga tua :

30:12 For thus saith the Lord: Thy bruise is incurable, thy wound is very grievous.

30:13 non est qui judicet judicium tuum ad alligandum : curationum utilitas non est tibi.

30:13 There is none to judge thy judgment to bind it up: thou hast no healing medicines.

30:14 Omnes amatores tui obliti sunt tui, teque non quærent : plaga enim inimici percussi te castigatione crudeli : propter multitudinem iniquitatis tuæ dura facta sunt peccata tua.

30:14 All thy lovers have forgotten thee, and will not seek after thee: for I have wounded thee with the wound of an enemy, with cruel chastisement: by reason of the multitude of thy iniquities, thy sins are hardened.

30:15 Quid clamas super contritione tua ? insanabilis est dolor tuus : propter multitudinem iniquitatis tuæ, et propter dura peccata tua, feci hæc tibi.

30:15 Why criest thou for thy affliction? thy sorrow is incurable: for the multitude of thy iniquity, and for thy hardened sins I have done these things to thee.

30:16 Propterea omnes qui comedunt te devorabuntur, et universi hostes tui in captivitatem ducentur : et qui te vastant vastabuntur, cunctosque prædatores tuos dabo in prædam.

30:16 Therefore all they that devour thee, shall be devoured: and all thy enemies shall be carried into captivity: and they that waste thee shall be wasted, and all that prey upon thee will I give for a prey.

30:17 Obducam enim cicatricem tibi, et a vulneribus tuis sanabo te, dicit Dominus. Quia ejectam vocaverunt te, Sion : hæc est, quæ non habebat requirentem.

30:17 For I will close up thy scar, and will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the Lord. Because they have called thee, O Sion, an outcast: This is she that hath none to seek after her.

30:18 Hæc dicit Dominus : Ecce ego convertam conversionem tabernaculorum Jacob, et tectis ejus miserebor : et ædificabitur civitas in excelso suo, et templum juxta ordinem suum fundabitur :

30:18 Thus saith the Lord: Behold I will bring back the captivity of the pavilions of Jacob, and will have pity on his houses, and the city shall be built in her high place, and the temple shall be founded according to the order thereof.

30:19 et egredietur de eis laus, voxque ludentium. Et multiplicabo eos, et non minuentur : et glorificabo eos, et non attenuabuntur.

30:19 And out of them shall come forth praise, and the voice of them that play: and I will multiply them, and they shall not be made few: and I will glorify them, and they shall not be lessened.

30:20 Et erunt filii ejus sicut a principio, et cœtus ejus coram me permanebit, et visitabo adversum omnes qui tribulant eum.

30:20 And their children shall be as from the beginning, and their assembly shall be permanent before me: and I will visit against all that afflict them.

30:21 Et erit dux ejus ex eo, et princeps de medio ejus producetur : et applicabo eum, et accedet ad me. Quis enim iste est qui applicet cor suum ut appropinquet mihi ? ait Dominus :

30:21 And their leader shall be of themselves: and their prince shall come forth from the midst of them: and I will bring him near, and he shall come to me: for who is this that setteth his heart to approach to me, saith the Lord?

30:22 et eritis mihi in populum, et ego ero vobis in Deum.

30:22 And you shall be my people: and I will be your God.

30:23 Ecce turbo Domini, furor egrediens, procella ruens : in capite impiorum conquiescet.

30:23 Behold the whirlwind of the Lord, his fury going forth, a violent storm, it shall rest upon the head of the wicked.

30:24 Non avertet iram indignationis Dominus, donec faciat et compleat cogitationem cordis sui : in novissimo dierum intelligetis ea.

30:24 The Lord will not turn away the wrath of his indignation, till he have executed and performed the thought of his heart: in the latter days you shall understand these things.

Chapter 31

31:1 In tempore illo, dicit Dominus, ero Deus universis cognationibus Israël, et ipsi erunt mihi in populum.

31:1 At that time, saith the Lord, I will be the God of all the families of Israel, and they shall be my people.

31:2 Hæc dicit Dominus : Invenit gratiam in deserto populus qui remanserat a gladio : vadet ad requiem suam Israël.

31:2 Thus saith the Lord: The people that were left and escaped from the sword, found grace in the desert: Israel shall go to his rest.

31:3 Longe Dominus apparuit mihi. Et in caritate perpetua dilexi te : ideo attraxi te, miserans.

31:3 The Lord hath appeared from afar to me. Yea I have loved thee with an everlasting love, therefore have I drawn thee, taking pity on thee.

31:4 Rursumque ædificabo te, et ædificaberis, virgo Israël : adhuc ornaberis tympanis tuis, et egredieris in choro ludentium.

31:4 And I will build thee again, and thou shalt be built, O virgin of Israel: thou shalt again be adorned with thy timbrels, and shalt go forth in the dances of them that make merry.

31:5 Adhuc plantabis vineas in montibus Samariæ : plantabunt plantantes, et donec tempus veniat, non vindemiabunt.

31:5 Thou shalt yet plant vineyards in the mountains of Samaria: the planters shall plant, and they shall not gather the vintage before the time.

31:6 Quia erit dies in qua clamabunt custodes in monte Ephraim : Surgite, et ascendamus in Sion ad Dominum Deum nostrum.

31:6 For there shall be a day, in which the watchmen on mount Ephraim, shall cry: Arise, and let us go up to Sion to the Lord our God.

31:7 Quia hæc dicit Dominus : Exsultate in lætitia, Jacob, et hinnite contra caput gentium : personate, et canite, et dicite : Salva, Domine, populum tuum, reliquias Israël.

31:7 For thus saith the Lord: Rejoice ye in the joy of Jacob, and neigh before the head of the Gentiles: shout ye, and sing, and say: Save, O Lord, thy people, the remnant of Israel.

31:8 Ecce ego adducam eos de terra aquilonis, et congregabo eos ab extremis terræ : inter quos erunt cæcus et claudus, prægnans et pariens simul, cœtus magnus revertentium huc.

31:8 Behold I will bring them from the north country, and will gather them from the ends of the earth and among them shall be the blind, and the lame, the woman with child, and she that is bringing forth, together, a great company of them returning hither.

31:9 In fletu venient, et in misericordia reducam eos : et adducam eos per torrentes aquarum in via recta, et non impingent in ea, quia factus sum Israëli pater, et Ephraim primogenitus meus est.

31:9 They shall come with weeping: and I will bring them back in mercy: and I will bring them through the torrents of waters in a right way, and they shall not stumble in it: for I am a father to Israel, and Ephraim is my firstborn.

31:10 Audite verbum Domini, gentes, et annuntiate in insulis quæ procul sunt, et dicite : Qui dispersit Israël congregabit eum, et custodiet eum sicut pastor gregem suum.

31:10 Hear the word of the Lord, O ye nations, and declare it in the islands that are afar off, and say: He that scattered Israel will gather him: and he will keep him as the shepherd doth his flock.

31:11 Redemit enim Dominus Jacob, et liberavit eum de manu potentioris.

31:11 For the Lord hath redeemed Jacob, and delivered him out of the hand of one that was mightier than he.

31:12 Et venient, et laudabunt in monte Sion : et confluent ad bona Domini, super frumento, et vino, et oleo, et fœtu pecorum et armentorum : eritque anima eorum quasi hortus irriguus, et ultra non esurient.

31:12 And they shall come, and shall give praise in mount Sion: and they shall flow together to the good things of the Lord, for the corn, and wine, and oil, and the increase of cattle and herds, and their soul shall be as a watered garden, and they shall be hungry no more.

31:13 Tunc lætabitur virgo in choro, juvenes et senes simul : et convertam luctum eorum in gaudium, et consolabor eos, et lætificabo a dolore suo.

31:13 Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, the young men and old men together: and I will turn their mourning into joy, and will comfort them, and make them joyful after their sorrow.

31:14 Et inebriabo animam sacerdotum pinguedine, et populus meus bonis meis adimplebitur, ait Dominus.

31:14 And I will fill the soul of the priests with fatness: and my people shall be filled with my good things, saith the Lord.

31:15 Hæc dicit Dominus : Vox in excelso audita est lamentationis : luctus, et fletus Rachel plorantis filios suos, et nolentis consolari super eis, quia non sunt.

31:15 Thus saith the Lord: A voice was heard on high of lamentation, of mourning, and weeping, of Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted for them, because they are not.

31:16 Hæc dicit Dominus : Quiescat vox tua a ploratu, et oculi tui a lacrimis, quia est merces operi tuo, ait Dominus, et revertentur de terra inimici :

31:16 Thus saith the Lord: Let thy voice cease from weeping, and thy eyes tears: for there is a reward for thy work, saith the Lord: and they shall return out of the land of the enemy.

31:17 et est spes novissimis tuis, ait Dominus, et revertentur filii ad terminos suos.

31:17 And there is hope for thy last end, saith the Lord: and the children shall return to their own borders.

31:18 Audiens audivi Ephraim transmigrantem : Castigasti me, et eruditus sum, quasi juvenculus indomitus : converte me, et convertar, quia tu Dominus Deus meus.

31:18 Hearing I heard Ephraim when he went into captivity: thou hast chastised me, and I was instructed, as a young bullock unaccustomed to the yoke. Convert me, and I shall be converted, for thou art the Lord my God.

31:19 Postquam enim convertisti me, egi pœnitentiam : et postquam ostendisti mihi, percussi femur meum. Confusus sum, et erubui, quoniam sustinui opprobrium adolescentiæ meæ.

31:19 For after thou didst convert me, I did penance: and after thou didst shew unto me, I struck my thigh: I am confounded and ashamed, because I have borne the reproach of my youth.

31:20 Si filius honorabilis mihi Ephraim, si puer delicatus ! quia ex quo locutus sum de eo, adhuc recordabor ejus. Idcirco conturbata sunt viscera mea super eum : miserans miserebor ejus, ait Dominus.

31:20 Surely Ephraim is an honourable son to me, surely he is a tender child: for since I spoke of him, I will still remember him. Therefore are my bowels troubled for him: pitying I will pity him, saith the Lord.

31:21 Statue tibi speculam ; pone tibi amaritudines ; dirige cor tuum in viam rectam in qua ambulasti : revertere, virgo Israël, revertere ad civitates tuas istas.

31:21 Set thee up a watchtower, make to thee bitterness: direct thy heart into the right way, wherein thou hast walked: return, O virgin of Israel, return to these thy cities.

31:22 Usquequo deliciis dissolveris, filia vaga ? quia creavit Dominus novum super terram : femina circumdabit virum.

31:22 How long wilt thou be dissolute in deliciousness, O wandering daughter? for the Lord hath created a new thing upon the earth: A WOMAN SHALL COMPASS A MAN.

31:23 Hæc dicit Dominus exercituum, Deus Israël : Adhuc dicent verbum istud in terra Juda et in urbibus ejus, cum convertero captivitatem eorum : Benedicat tibi Dominus, pulchritudo justitiæ, mons sanctus :

31:23 Thus saith the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: As yet shall they say this word in the land of Juda, and in the cities thereof, when I shall bring back their captivity: The Lord bless thee, the beauty of justice, the holy mountain.

31:24 et habitabunt in eo Judas et omnes civitates ejus simul, agricolæ et minantes greges.

31:24 And Juda and all his cities shall dwell therein together: the husbandman and they that drive the flocks.

31:25 Quia inebriavi animam lassam, et omnem animam esurientem saturavi.

31:25 For I have inebriated the weary soul: and I have filled every hungry soul.

31:26 Ideo quasi de somno suscitatus sum : et vidi, et somnus meus dulcis mihi.

31:26 Upon this I was as it were awaked out of a sleep, and I saw, and my sleep was sweet to me.

31:27 Ecce dies veniunt, dicit Dominus, et seminabo domum Israël et domum Juda semine hominum et semine jumentorum.

31:27 Behold the days come, saith the Lord: and I will sow the house of Israel and the house of Juda with the seed of men, and with the seed of beasts.

31:28 Et sicut vigilavi super eos ut evellerem, et demolirer, et dissiparem, et disperderem, et affligerem, sic vigilabo super eos ut ædificem et plantem, ait Dominus.

31:28 And as I have watched over them, to pluck up, and to throw down, and to scatter, and destroy, and afflict: so will I watch over them, to build up, and to plant them, saith the Lord.

31:29 In diebus illis non dicent ultra : Patres comederunt uvam acerbam, et dentes filiorum obstupuerunt.

31:29 In those days they shall say no more: The fathers have eaten a sour grape, and the teeth of the children are set on edge.

31:30 Sed unusquisque in iniquitate sua morietur : omnis homo qui comederit uvam acerbam, obstupescent dentes ejus.

31:30 But every one shall die for his own iniquity: every man that shall eat the sour grape, his teeth shall be set on edge.

31:31 Ecce dies venient, dicit Dominus, et feriam domui Israël et domui Juda fœdus novum,

31:31 Behold the days shall come, saith the Lord, and I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Juda:

31:32 non secundum pactum quod pepigi cum patribus eorum in die qua apprehendi manum eorum ut educerem eos de terra Ægypti, pactum quod irritum fecerunt : et ego dominatus sum eorum, dicit Dominus.

31:32 Not according to the covenant which I made with their fathers, in the day that I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt, the covenant which they made void, and I had dominion over them, saith the Lord.

31:33 Sed hoc erit pactum quod feriam cum domo Israël post dies illos, dicit Dominus : dabo legem meam in visceribus eorum, et in corde eorum scribam eam, et ero eis in Deum, et ipsi erunt mihi in populum :

31:33 But this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel, after those days, saith the Lord: I will give my law in their bowels, and I will write it in their heart: and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.

31:34 et non docebit ultra vir proximum suum et vir fratrem suum, dicens : Cognosce Dominum : omnes enim cognoscent me, a minimo eorum usque ad maximum, ait Dominus : quia propitiabor iniquitati eorum, et peccati eorum non memorabor amplius.

31:34 And they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying: Know the Lord: for all shall know me from the least of them even to the greatest, saith the Lord: for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.

31:35 Hæc dicit Dominus qui dat solem in lumine diei, ordinem lunæ et stellarum in lumine noctis : qui turbat mare, et sonant fluctus ejus : Dominus exercituum nomen illi :

31:35 Thus saith the Lord, who giveth the sun for the light of the day, the order of the moon and of the stars, for the light of the night: who stirreth up the sea, and the waves thereof roar, the Lord of hosts is his name.

31:36 Si defecerint leges istæ coram me, dicit Dominus, tunc et semen Israël deficiet, ut non sit gens coram me cunctis diebus.

31:36 If these ordinances shall fail before me, saith the Lord: then also the seed of Israel shall fail, so as not to be a nation before me for ever.

31:37 Hæc dicit Dominus : Si mensurari potuerint cæli sursum, et investigari fundamenta terræ deorsum, et ego abjiciam universum semen Israël, propter omnia quæ fecerunt, dicit Dominus.

31:37 Thus saith the Lord: If the heavens above can be measured, and the foundations of the earth searched out beneath, I also will cast away all the seed of Israel, for all that they have done, saith the Lord.

31:38 Ecce dies veniunt, dicit Dominus, et ædificabitur civitas Domino, a turre Hananeel usque ad portam anguli.

31:38 Behold the days come, saith the Lord, that the city shall be built to the Lord from the tower of Hanameel even to the gate of the corner.

31:39 Et exibit ultra norma mensuræ in conspectu ejus super collem Gareb, et circuibit Goatha,

31:39 And the measuring line shall go out farther in his sight upon the hill Gareb: and it shall compass Goatha,

31:40 et omnem vallem cadaverum, et cineris, et universam regionem mortis usque ad torrentem Cedron, et usque ad angulum portæ equorum orientalis, Sanctum Domini : non evelletur, et non destruetur ultra in perpetuum.

31:40 And the whole valley of dead bodies, and of ashes, and all the country of death, even to the torrent Cedron, and to the corner of the horse gate towards the east, the Holy of the Lord: it shall not be plucked up, and it shall not be destroyed any more for ever.

Chapter 32

32:1 Verbum quod factum est ad Jeremiam a Domino, in anno decimo Sedeciæ regis Juda, ipse est annus decimusoctavus Nabuchodonosor.

32:1 The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord in the tenth year of Sedecias king of Juda: the same is the eighteenth year of Nabuchodonosor.

32:2 Tunc exercitus regis Babylonis obsidebat Jerusalem, et Jeremias propheta erat clausus in atrio carceris qui erat in domo regis Juda.

32:2 At that time the army of the king of Babylon besieged Jerusalem: and Jeremiah the prophet was shut up in the court of the prison, which was in the house of the king of Juda.

32:3 Clauserat enim eum Sedecias rex Juda, dicens : Quare vaticinaris, dicens : Hæc dicit Dominus : Ecce ego dabo civitatem istam in manus regis Babylonis, et capiet eam :

32:3 For Sedecias king of Juda had shut him up, saying: Why dost thou prophesy, saying: Thus saith the Lord: Behold I will give this city into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he shall take it?

32:4 et Sedecias rex Juda non effugiet de manu Chaldæorum, sed tradetur in manus regis Babylonis : et loquetur os ejus cum ore illius, et oculi ejus oculos illius videbunt :

32:4 And Sedecias king of Juda shall not escape out of the hand of the Chaldeans: but he shall be delivered into the hands of the king of Babylon: and he shall speak to him mouth to mouth, and his eyes shall see his eyes.

32:5 et in Babylonem ducet Sedeciam, et ibi erit donec visitem eum, ait Dominus : si autem dimicaveritis adversum Chaldæos, nihil prosperum habebitis ?

32:5 And he shall lead Sedecias to Babylon: and he shall be there till I visit him, saith the Lord. But if you will fight against the Chaldeans, you shall have no success.

32:6 Et dixit Jeremias : Factum est verbum Domini ad me, dicens :

32:6 And Jeremiah said: The word of the Lord came to me, saying:

32:7 Ecce Hanameel filius Sellum, patruelis tuus, veniet ad te, dicens : Eme tibi agrum meum qui est in Anathoth, tibi enim competit ex propinquitate ut emas.

32:7 Behold, Hanameel the son of Sellum thy cousin shall come to thee, saying: Buy thee my field, which is in Anathoth, for it is thy right to buy it, being next akin.

32:8 Et venit ad me Hanameel filius patrui mei, secundum verbum Domini, ad vestibulum carceris, et ait ad me : Posside agrum meum qui est in Anathoth, in terra Benjamin, quia tibi competit hæreditas, et tu propinquus es ut possideas. Intellexi autem quod verbum Domini esset :

32:8 And Hanameel my uncle's son came to me, according to the word of the Lord, to the entry of the prison, and said to me: Buy my field, which is in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin: for the right of inheritance is thine, and thou art next of kin to possess it. And I understood that this was the word of the Lord.

32:9 et emi agrum ab Hanameel filio patrui mei, qui est in Anathoth, et appendi ei argentum : septem stateres, et decem argenteos.

32:9 And I bought the field of Hanameel my uncle's son, that is in Anathoth: and I weighed him the money, seven staters, and ten pieces of silver.

32:10 Et scripsi in libro, et signavi, et adhibui testes, et appendi argentum in statera.

32:10 And I wrote it in a book and sealed it, and took witnesses: and I weighed him the money in the balances.

32:11 Et accepi librum possessionis signatum, et stipulationes, et rata, et signa forinsecus :

32:11 And I took the deed of the purchase that was sealed, and the stipulations, and the ratifications with the seals that were on the outside.

32:12 et dedi librum possessionis Baruch filio Neri filii Maasiæ, in oculis Hanameel patruelis mei, in oculis testium qui scripti erant in libro emptionis, et in oculis omnium Judæorum qui sedebant in atrio carceris.

32:12 And I gave the deed of the purchase to Baruch the son of Neri the son of Maasias in the sight of Hanameel my uncle's son, in the presence of the witnesses that subscribed the book of the purchase, and before all the Jews that sat in the court of the prison.

32:13 Et præcepi Baruch coram eis, dicens :

32:13 And I charged Baruch before them, saying:

32:14 Hæc dicit Dominus exercituum, Deus Israël : Sume libros istos, librum emptionis hunc signatum, et librum hunc qui apertus est, et pone illos in vase fictili, ut permanere possint diebus multis :

32:14 Thus saith the Lord of hosts the God of Israel: Take these writings, this deed of the purchase that is sealed up, and this deed that is open: and put them in an earthen vessel, that they may continue many days.

32:15 hæc enim dicit Dominus exercituum, Deus Israël : Adhuc possidebuntur domus, et agri, et vineæ in terra ista.

32:15 For thus saith the Lord of hosts the God of Israel: Houses, and fields, and vineyards shall be possessed again in this land.

32:16 Et oravi ad Dominum, postquam tradidi librum possessionis Baruch filio Neri, dicens :

32:16 And after I had delivered the deed of purchase to Baruch the son of Neri, I prayed to the Lord, saying:

32:17 Heu ! heu ! heu ! Domine Deus, ecce tu fecisti cælum et terram in fortitudine tua magna, et in brachio tuo extento : non erit tibi difficile omne verbum :

32:17 Alas, alas, alas, O Lord God, behold thou hast made heaven and earth by thy great power, and thy stretched out arm: no word shall be hard to thee:

32:18 qui facis misericordiam in millibus, et reddis iniquitatem patrum in sinum filiorum eorum post eos : fortissime, magne, et potens, Dominus exercituum nomen tibi.

32:18 Thou shewest mercy unto thousands, and returnest the iniquity of the fathers into the bosom of their children after them: O most mighty, great, and powerful, the Lord of hosts is thy name.

32:19 Magnus consilio, et incomprehensibilis cogitatu : cujus oculi aperti sunt super omnes vias filiorum Adam, ut reddas unicuique secundum vias suas, et secundum fructum adinventionum ejus.

32:19 Great in counsel, and incomprehensible in thought: whose eyes are open upon all the ways of the children of Adam, to render unto every one according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his devices.

32:20 Qui posuisti signa et portenta in terra Ægypti usque ad diem hanc, et in Israël, et in hominibus, et fecisti tibi nomen sicut est dies hæc.

32:20 Who hast set signs and wonders in the land of Egypt even until this day, and in Israel, and amongst men, and hast made thee a name as at this day.

32:21 Et eduxisti populum tuum Israël de terra Ægypti, in signis et in portentis, et in manu robusta et in brachio extento, et in terrore magno :

32:21 And hast brought forth thy people Israel, out of the land of Egypt with signs, and with wonders, and with a strong hand, and a stretched out arm, and with great terror.

32:22 et dedisti eis terram hanc, quam jurasti patribus eorum ut dares eis, terram fluentem lacte et melle.

32:22 And hast given them this land which thou didst swear to their fathers, to give them a land flowing with milk and honey.

32:23 Et ingressi sunt, et possederunt eam, et non obedierunt voci tuæ, et in lege tua non ambulaverunt : omnia quæ mandasti eis ut facerent non fecerunt, et evenerunt eis omnia mala hæc.

32:23 And they came in, and possessed it: but they obeyed not thy voice, and they walked not in thy law: and they did not any of those things that thou didst command them to do, and all these evils are come upon them.

32:24 Ecce munitiones exstructæ sunt adversum civitatem ut capiatur, et urbs data est in manus Chaldæorum qui præliantur adversus eam, a facie gladii, et famis, et pestilentiæ : et quæcumque locutus es, acciderunt, ut tu ipse cernis.

32:24 Behold works are built up against the city to take it: and the city is given into the hands of the Chaldeans, who fight against it, by the sword, and the famine, and the pestilence: and what thou hast spoken, is all come to pass, as thou thyself seest.

32:25 Et tu dicis mihi, Domine Deus : Eme agrum argento, et adhibe testes, cum urbs data sit in manus Chaldæorum ?

32:25 And sayest thou to me, O Lord God: Buy a field for money, and take witnesses, whereas the city is given into the hands of the Chaldeans?

32:26 Et factum est verbum Domini ad Jeremiam, dicens :

32:26 And the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah, saying:

32:27 Ecce ego Dominus Deus universæ carnis : numquid mihi difficile erit omne verbum ?

32:27 Behold I am the Lord the God of all flesh: shall any thing be hard for me?

32:28 Propterea hæc dicit Dominus : Ecce ego tradam civitatem istam in manus Chaldæorum, et in manus regis Babylonis, et capient eam.

32:28 Therefore thus saith the Lord: Behold I will deliver this city into the hands of the Chaldeans, and into the hands of the king of Babylon, and they shall take it.

32:29 Et venient Chaldæi præliantes adversum urbem hanc, et succendent eam igni, et comburent eam, et domos in quarum domatibus sacrificabant Baal, et libabant diis alienis libamina ad irritandum me.

32:29 And the Chaldeans that fight against this city, shall come and set it on fire, and burn it, with the houses upon whose roofs they offered sacrifice to Baal, and poured out drink offerings to strange gods, to provoke me to wrath.

32:30 Erant enim filii Israël et filii Juda jugiter facientes malum in oculis meis ab adolescentia sua : filii Israël, qui usque nunc exacerbant me in opere manuum suarum, dicit Dominus.

32:30 For the children of Israel, and the children of Juda, have continually done evil in my eyes from their youth: the children of Israel who even till now provoke me with the work of their hands, saith the Lord.

32:31 Quia in furore et in indignatione mea facta est mihi civitas hæc, a die qua ædificaverunt eam usque ad diem istam qua auferetur de conspectu meo,

32:31 For this city hath been to me a provocation and indignation from the day that they built it, until this day, in which it shall be taken out of my sight.

32:32 propter malitiam filiorum Israël et filiorum Juda, quam fecerunt ad iracundiam me provocantes, ipsi et reges eorum, principes eorum, et sacerdotes eorum, et prophetæ eorum, viri Juda et habitatores Jerusalem.

32:32 Because of all the evil of the children of Israel, and of the children of Juda, which they have done, provoking me to wrath, they and their kings, their princes, and their priests, and their prophets, the men of Juda, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem.

32:33 Et verterunt ad me terga, et non facies, cum docerem eos diluculo et erudirem, et nollent audire, ut acciperent disciplinam.

32:33 And they have turned their backs to me, and not their faces: when I taught them early in the morning, and instructed them, and they would not hearken to receive instruction.

32:34 Et posuerunt idola sua in domo in qua invocatum est nomen meum, ut polluerent eam.

32:34 And they have set their idols in the house, in which my name is called upon, to defile it.

32:35 Et ædificaverunt excelsa Baal quæ sunt in valle filii Ennom, ut initiarent filios suos et filias suas Moloch, quod non mandavi eis, nec ascendit in cor meum ut facerent abominationem hanc : et in peccatum deducerent Judam.

32:35 And they have built the high places of Baal, which are in the valley of the son of Ennom, to consecrate their sons and their daughters to Moloch: which I commanded them not, neither entered it into my heart, that they should do this abomination, and cause Juda to sin.

32:36 Et nunc propter ista, hæc dicit Dominus Deus Israël ad civitatem hanc, de qua vos dicitis quod tradetur in manus regis Babylonis, in gladio, et in fame, et in peste :

32:36 And now, therefore, thus saith the Lord the God of Israel to this city, whereof you say that it shall be delivered into the hands of the king of Babylon by the sword, and by famine, and by pestilence:

32:37 Ecce ego congregabo eos de universis terris ad quas ejeci eos in furore meo, et in ira mea, et in indignatione grandi : et reducam eos ad locum istum, et habitare eos faciam confidenter :

32:37 Behold I will gather them together out of all the lands to which I have cast them out in my anger, and in my wrath, and in my great indignation: and I will bring them again into this place, and will cause them to dwell securely.

32:38 et erunt mihi in populum, et ego ero eis in Deum.

32:38 And they shall be my people, and I will be their God.

32:39 Et dabo eis cor unum, et viam unam, ut timeant me universis diebus, et bene sit eis, et filiis eorum post eos.

32:39 And I will give them one heart, and one way, that they may fear me all days: and that it may be well with them, and with their children after them.

32:40 Et feriam eis pactum sempiternum, et non desinam eis benefacere : et timorem meum dabo in corde eorum, ut non recedant a me.

32:40 And I will make an everlasting covenant with them, and will not cease to do them good: and I will give my fear in their heart, that they may not revolt from me.

32:41 Et lætabor super eis, cum bene eis fecero : et plantabo eos in terra ista in veritate, in toto corde meo et in tota anima mea.

32:41 And I will rejoice over them, when I shall do them good: and I will plant them in this land in truth, with my whole heart, and with all my soul.

32:42 Quia hæc dicit Dominus : Sicut adduxi super populum istum omne malum hoc grande, sic adducam super eos omne bonum quod ego loquor ad eos.

32:42 For thus saith the Lord: As I have brought upon this people all this great evil: so will I bring upon them all the good that I now speak to them.

32:43 Et possidebuntur agri in terra ista, de qua vos dicitis quod deserta sit, eo quod non remanserit homo et jumentum, et data sit in manus Chaldæorum.

32:43 And fields shall be purchased in this land: whereof you say that it is desolate, because there remaineth neither man nor beast, and it is given into the hands of the Chaldeans.

32:44 Agri ementur pecunia, et scribentur in libro, et imprimetur signum, et testis adhibebitur, in terra Benjamin et in circuitu Jerusalem, in civitatibus Juda, et in civitatibus montanis, et in civitatibus campestribus, et in civitatibus quæ ad austrum sunt, quia convertam captivitatem eorum, ait Dominus.

32:44 Fields shall be bought for money, and deeds shall be written, and sealed, and witnesses shall be taken, in the land of Benjamin, and round about Jerusalem, in the cities of Juda, and in the cities on the mountains, and in the cities of the plains, and in the cities that are towards the south: for I will bring back their captivity, saith the Lord.

Chapter 33

33:1 Et factum est verbum Domini ad Jeremiam secundo, cum adhuc clausus esset in atrio carceris, dicens :

33:1 And the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah the second time, while he was yet shut up in the court of the prison, saying:

33:2 Hæc dicit Dominus, qui facturus est, et formaturus illud, et paraturus : Dominus nomen ejus :

33:2 Thus saith the Lord, who will do, and will form it, and prepare it, the Lord is his name.

33:3 Clama ad me, et exaudiam te, et annuntiabo tibi grandia et firma quæ nescis.

33:3 Cry to me and I will hear thee: and I will shew thee great things, and sure things which thou knowest not.

33:4 Quia hæc dicit Dominus Deus Israël ad domos urbis hujus, et ad domos regis Juda, quæ destructæ sunt, et ad munitiones, et ad gladium

33:4 For thus saith the Lord the God of Israel to the houses of this city, and to the houses of the king of Juda, which are destroyed, and to the bulwarks, and to the sword.

33:5 venientium ut dimicent cum Chaldæis, et impleant eas cadaveribus hominum quos percussi in furore meo et in indignatione mea, abscondens faciem meam a civitate hac, propter omnem malitiam eorum :

33:5 Of them that come to fight with the Chaldeans, and to fill them with the dead bodies of the men whom I have slain in my wrath, and in my indignation, hiding my face from this city because of all their wickedness.

33:6 Ecce ego obducam eis cicatricem et sanitatem, et curabo eos, et revelabo illis deprecationem pacis et veritatis.

33:6 Behold I will close their wounds and give them health, and I will cure them: and I will reveal to them the prayer of peace and truth.

33:7 Et convertam conversionem Juda et conversionem Jerusalem, et ædificabo eos sicut a principio.

33:7 And I will bring back the captivity of Juda, and the captivity of Jerusalem: and I will build them as from the beginning.

33:8 Et emundabo illos ab omni iniquitate sua in qua peccaverunt mihi, et propitius ero cunctis iniquitatibus eorum, in quibus dereliquerunt mihi et spreverunt me.

33:8 And I will cleanse them from all their iniquity, whereby they have sinned against me: and I will forgive all their iniquities, whereby they have sinned against me, and despised me.

33:9 Et erit mihi in nomen, et in gaudium, et in laudem, et in exsultationem cunctis gentibus terræ, quæ audierint omnia bona quæ ego facturus sum eis : et pavebunt et turbabuntur in universis bonis, et in omni pace quam ego faciam eis.

33:9 And it shall be to me a name, and a joy, and a praise, and a gladness before all the nations of the earth, that shall hear of all the good things which I will do to them: and they shall fear and be troubled for all the good things, and for all the peace that I will make for them.

33:10 Hæc dicit Dominus : Adhuc audietur in loco isto quem vos dicitis esse desertum, eo quod non sit homo nec jumentum in civitatibus Juda, et foris Jerusalem, quæ desolatæ sunt, absque homine, et absque habitatore, et absque pecore,

33:10 Thus saith the Lord: There shall be heard again in this place (which you say is desolate, because there is neither man nor beast: in the cities of Juda, and without Jerusalem, which are desolate without man, and without inhabitant, and without beast)

33:11 vox gaudii et vox lætitiæ, vox sponsi et vox sponsæ, vox dicentium : Confitemini Domino exercituum, quoniam bonus Dominus, quoniam in æternum misericordia ejus : et portantium vota in domum Domini : reducam enim conversionem terræ sicut a principio, dicit Dominus.

33:11 The voice of joy and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom and the voice of the bride, the voice of them that shall say: Give ye glory to the Lord of hosts, for the Lord is good, for his mercy endureth for ever: and of them that shall bring their vows into the house of the Lord: for I will bring back the captivity of the land as at the first, saith the Lord.

33:12 Hæc dicit Dominus exercituum : Adhuc erit in loco isto deserto, absque homine et absque jumento, et in cunctis civitatibus ejus, habitaculum pastorum accubantium gregum.

33:12 Thus saith the Lord of hosts: There shall be again in this place that is desolate without man, and without beast, and in all the cities thereof, an habitation of shepherds causing their flocks to lie down.

33:13 In civitatibus montuosis, et in civitatibus campestribus, et in civitatibus quæ ad austrum sunt, et in terra Benjamin, et in circuitu Jerusalem, et in civitatibus Juda, adhuc transibunt greges ad manum numerantis, ait Dominus.

33:13 And in the cities on the mountains, and in the cities of the plains, and in the cities that are towards the south: and in the land of Benjamin, and round about Jerusalem, and in the cities of Juda shall the flocks pass again under the hand of him that numbereth them, saith the Lord.

33:14 Ecce dies veniunt, dicit Dominus, et suscitabo verbum bonum quod locutus sum ad domum Israël et ad domum Juda.

33:14 Behold the days come, saith the Lord, that I will perform the good word that I have spoken to the house of Israel, and to the house of Juda.

33:15 In diebus illis et in tempore illo germinare faciam David germen justitiæ, et faciet judicium et justitiam in terra :

33:15 In those days, and at that time, I will make the bud of justice to spring forth unto David, and he shall do judgment and justice in the earth.

33:16 in diebus illis salvabitur Juda, et Jerusalem habitabit confidenter : et hoc est nomen quod vocabunt eum : Dominus justus noster.

33:16 In those days shall Juda be saved, and Jerusalem shall dwell securely: and this is the name that they shall call him, The Lord our just one.

33:17 Quia hæc dicit Dominus : Non interibit de David vir qui sedeat super thronum domus Israël :

33:17 For thus saith the Lord: There shall not be cut off from David a man to sit upon the throne of the house of Israel.

33:18 et de sacerdotibus et de Levitis non interibit vir a facie mea, qui offerat holocautomata, et incendat sacrificum, et cædat victimas omnibus diebus.

33:18 Neither shall there be cut off from the priests and Levites a man before my face to offer holocausts, and to burn sacrifices, and to kill victims continually.

33:19 Et factum est verbum Domini ad Jeremiam, dicens :

33:19 And the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah, saying:

33:20 Hæc dicit Dominus : Si irritum potest fieri pactum meum cum die, et pactum meum cum nocte, ut non sit dies et nox in tempore suo,

33:20 Thus saith the Lord: if my covenant, with the day can be made void, and my covenant with the night, that there should not be day and night in their season:

33:21 et pactum meum irritum esse poterit cum David servo meo, ut non sit ex eo filius qui regnet in throno ejus, et Levitæ et sacerdotes ministri mei.

33:21 Also my covenant with David my servant may be made void, that he should not have a son to reign upon his throne, and with the Levites and priests my ministers.

33:22 Sicuti enumerari non possunt stellæ cæli, et metiri arena maris, sic multiplicabo semen David servi mei, et Levitas ministros meos.

33:22 As the stars of heaven cannot be numbered, nor the sand of the sea be measured: so will I multiply the seed of David my servant, and the Levites my ministers.

33:23 Et factum est verbum Domini ad Jeremiam, dicens :

33:23 And the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah, saying:

33:24 Numquid non vidisti quid populus hic locutus sit, dicens : Duæ cognationes quas elegerat Dominus abjectæ sunt ? et populum meum despexerunt, eo quod non sit ultra gens coram eis.

33:24 Hast thou not seen what this people hath spoken, saying: The two families which the Lord had chosen, are cast off: and they have despised my people, so that it is no more a nation before them?

33:25 Hæc dicit Dominus : Si pactum meum inter diem et noctem, et leges cælo et terræ non posui,

33:25 Thus saith the Lord. If I have not set my covenant between day and night, and laws to heaven and earth:

33:26 equidem et semen Jacob et David servi mei projiciam, ut non assumam de semine ejus principes seminis Abraham, Isaac, et Jacob : reducam enim conversionem eorum, et miserebor eis.

33:26 Surely I will also cast off the seed of Jacob, and of David my servant, so as not to take any of his seed to be rulers of the seed of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob: for I will bring back their captivity, and will have mercy on them.

Chapter 34

34:1 Verbum quod factum est ad Jeremiam a Domino quando Nabuchodonosor rex Babylonis, et omnis exercitus ejus, universaque regna terræ quæ erant sub potestate manus ejus, et omnes populi, bellabant contra Jerusalem, et contra omnes urbes ejus, dicens :

34:1 The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord, when Nabuchodonosor king of Babylon, and all his army, and all the kingdoms of the earth, that were under the power of his hand, and all the people fought against Jerusalem and against all the cities thereof, saying:

34:2 Hæc dicit Dominus Deus Israël : Vade, et loquere ad Sedeciam regem Juda, et dices ad eum : Hæc dicit Dominus : Ecce ego tradam civitatem hanc in manus regis Babylonis, et succendet eam igni :

34:2 Thus saith the Lord, the God of Israel: Go, and speak to Sedecias king of Juda, and say to him: Thus saith the Lord: Behold I will deliver this city into the hands of the king of Babylon, and he shall burn it with fire.

34:3 et tu non effugies de manu ejus, sed comprehensione capieris, et in manu ejus traderis : et oculi tui oculos regis Babylonis videbunt, et os ejus cum ore tuo loquetur, et Babylonem introibis.

34:3 And thou shalt not escape out of his hand: but thou shalt surely be taken, and thou shalt be delivered into his hand: and thy eyes shall see the eyes of the king of Babylon, and his mouth shall speak with thy mouth, and thou shalt go to Babylon.

34:4 Attamen audi verbum Domini, Sedecia, rex Juda : Hæc dicit Dominus ad te : Non morieris in gladio,

34:4 Yet hear the word of the Lord, O Sedecias king of Juda: Thus saith the Lord to thee: Thou shalt not die by the sword.

34:5 sed in pace morieris : et secundum combustiones patrum tuorum, regum priorum qui fuerunt ante te, sic comburent te : et : Væ domine, plangent te : quia verbum ego locutus sum, dicit Dominus.

34:5 But thou shalt die in peace, and according to the burnings of thy fathers, the former kings that were before thee, so shall they burn thee: and they shall mourn for thee, saying: Alas, Lord: for I have spoken the word, saith the Lord.

34:6 Et locutus est Jeremias propheta ad Sedeciam regem Juda universa verba hæc in Jerusalem.

34:6 And Jeremiah the prophet spoke all these words to Sedecias the king of Juda in Jerusalem.

34:7 Et exercitus regis Babylonis pugnabat contra Jerusalem, et contra omnes civitates Juda quæ reliquæ erant, contra Lachis et contra Azecha : hæ enim supererant de civitatibus Juda, urbes munitæ.

34:7 And the army of the king of Babylon fought against Jerusalem, and against all the cities of Juda that were left, against Lachis, and against Azecha: for these remained of the cities of Juda, fenced cities.

34:8 Verbum quod factum est ad Jeremiam a Domino, postquam percussit rex Sedecias fœdus cum omni populo in Jerusalem, prædicans

34:8 The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord, after that king Sedecias had made a covenant with all the people in Jerusalem making a proclamation:

34:9 ut dimitteret unusquisque servum suum et unusquisque ancillam suam, Hebræum et Hebræam, liberos, et nequaquam dominarentur eis, id est, in Judæo et fratre suo.

34:9 That every man should let his manservant, and every man his maidservant, being Hebrew man or a Hebrew woman, go free: and that they should not lord it over them, to wit, over the Jews their brethren.

34:10 Audierunt ergo omnes principes et universus populus qui inierant pactum ut dimitteret unusquisque servum suum et unusquisque ancillam suam liberos, et ultra non dominarentur eis : audierunt igitur, et dimiserunt.

34:10 And all the princes, and all the people who entered into the covenant, heard that every man should let his manservant, and every man his maidservant go free, and should no more have dominion over them: and they obeyed, and let them go free.

34:11 Et conversi sunt deinceps : et retraxerunt servos et ancillas suas quos dimiserant liberos, et subjugaverunt in famulos et famulas.

34:11 But afterwards they turned: and brought back again their servants and their handmaids, whom they had let go free, and brought them into subjection as menservants and maidservants.

34:12 Et factum est verbum Domini ad Jeremiam a Domino, dicens :

34:12 And the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah from the Lord, saying:

34:13 Hæc dicit Dominus Deus Israël : Ego percussi fœdus cum patribus vestris in die qua eduxi eos de terra Ægypti, de domo servitutis, dicens :

34:13 Thus saith the Lord the God of Israel: I made a covenant with your fathers in the day that I brought them out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage, saying:

34:14 Cum completi fuerint septem anni, dimittat unusquisque fratrem suum Hebræum, qui venditus est ei : et serviet tibi sex annis, et dimittes eum a te liberum : et non audierunt patres vestri me, nec inclinaverunt aurem suam.

34:14 At the end of seven years, let ye go every man his brother being a Hebrew, who hath been sold to thee, so he shall serve thee six years: and thou shalt let him go free from thee: and your fathers did not hearken to me, nor did they incline their ear.

34:15 Et conversi estis vos hodie, et fecistis quod rectum est in oculis meis, ut prædicaretis libertatem unusquisque ad amicum suum : et inistis pactum in conspectu meo, in domo in qua invocatum est nomen meum super eam :

34:15 And you turned to day, and did that which was right in my eyes, in proclaiming liberty every one to his brother: and you made a covenant in my sight, in the house upon which my name is invocated.

34:16 et reversi estis, et commaculastis nomen meum, et reduxistis unusquisque servum suum et unusquisque ancillam suam quos dimiseratis ut essent liberi et suæ potestatis, et subjugastis eos ut sint vobis servi et ancillæ.

34:16 And you are fallen back, and have defiled my name: and you have brought back again every man his manservant, and every man his maidservant, whom you had let go free, and set at liberty: and you have brought them into subjection to be your servants and handmaids.

34:17 Propterea hæc dicit Dominus : Vos non audistis me, ut prædicaretis libertatem unusquisque fratri suo et unusquisque amico suo : ecce ego prædico vobis libertatem, ait Dominus, ad gladium, ad pestem, et ad famem, et dabo vos in commotionem cunctis regnis terræ.

34:17 Therefore thus saith the Lord: You have not hearkened to me, in proclaiming liberty every man to his brother and every man to his friend: behold I proclaim a liberty for you, saith the Lord, to the sword, to the pestilence, and to the famine: and I will cause you to be removed to all the kingdoms of the earth.

34:18 Et dabo viros qui prævaricantur fœdus meum, et non observaverunt verba fœderis quibus assensi sunt in conspectu meo, vitulum quem conciderunt in duas partes, et transierunt inter divisiones ejus,

34:18 And I will give the men that have transgressed my covenant, and have not performed the words of the covenant which they agreed to in my presence, when they cut the calf in two and passed between the parts thereof:

34:19 principes Juda et principes Jerusalem, eunuchi et sacerdotes, et omnis populus terræ, qui transierunt inter divisiones vituli :

34:19 The princes of Juda, and the princes of Jerusalem, the eunuchs, and the priests, and all the people of the land that passed between the parts of the calf:

34:20 et dabo eos in manus inimicorum suorum, et in manus quærentium animam eorum, et erit morticinum eorum in escam volatilibus cæli et bestiis terræ.

34:20 And I will give them into the hands of their enemies, and into the hands of them that seek their life: and their dead bodies shall be for meat to the fowls of the air, and to the beasts of the earth.

34:21 Et Sedeciam regem Juda, et principes ejus, dabo in manus inimicorum suorum, et in manus quærentium animas eorum, et in manus exercituum regis Babylonis, qui recesserunt a vobis.

34:21 And Sedecias the king of Juda, and his princes, I will give into the hands of their enemies, and into the hands of them that seek their lives, and into the hands of the armies of the king of Babylon, which are gone from you.

34:22 Ecce ego præcipio, dicit Dominus, et reducam eos in civitatem hanc, et præliabuntur adversus eam, et capient eam, et incendent igni : et civitates Juda dabo in solitudinem, eo quod non sit habitator.

34:22 Behold I will command, saith the Lord, and I will bring them again to this city, and they shall fight against it, and take it, and burn it with fire: and I will make the cities of Juda a desolation, without an inhabitant.

Chapter 35

35:1 Verbum quod factum est ad Jeremiam a Domino in diebus Joakim filii Josiæ regis Juda, dicens :

35:1 The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord in the days of Joakim the son of Josias king of Juda, saying:

35:2 Vade ad domum Rechabitarum, et loquere eis, et introduces eos in domum Domini, in unam exedram thesaurorum, et dabis eis bibere vinum.

35:2 Go to the house of the Rechabites: and speak to them, and bring them into the house of the Lord, into one of the chambers of the treasures, and thou shalt give them wine to drink.

35:3 Et assumpsi Jezoniam filium Jeremiæ filii Habsaniæ, et fratres ejus, et omnes filios ejus, et universam domum Rechabitarum,

35:3 And I took Jezonias the son of Jeremiah the son of Habsanias, and his brethren, and all his sons, and the whole house of the Rechabites.

35:4 et introduxi eos in domum Domini, ad gazophylacium filiorum Hanan filii Jegedeliæ hominis Dei, quod erat juxta gazophylacium principum, super thesaurum Maasiæ filii Sellum, qui erat custos vestibuli :

35:4 And I brought them into the house of the Lord, to the treasure house of the sons of Hanan, the son of Jegedelias the man of God, which was by the treasure house of the princes, above the treasure of Maasias the son of Sellum, who was keeper of the entry.

35:5 et posui coram filiis domus Rechabitarum scyphos plenos vino, et calices, et dixi ad eos : Bibite vinum.

35:5 And I set before the sons of the house of the Rechabites pots full of wine, and cups: and I said to them: Drink ye wine.

35:6 Qui responderunt Non bibemus vinum, quia Jonadab filius Rechab, pater noster, præcepit nobis, dicens : Non bibetis vinum, vos et filii vestri, usque in sempiternum :

35:6 And they answered : We will not drink wine: because Jonadab the son of Rechab, our father, commanded us, saying: You shall drink no wine, neither you, nor your children, for ever:

35:7 et domum non ædificabitis, et sementem non seretis, et vineas non plantabitis, nec habebitis : sed in tabernaculis habitabitis cunctis diebus vestris, ut vivatis diebus multis super faciem terræ in qua vos peregrinamini.

35:7 Neither shall ye build houses, nor sow reed, nor plant vineyards, nor have any: but you shall dwell in tents all your days, that you may live many days upon the face of the earth, in which you are strangers.

35:8 Obedivimus ergo voci Jonadab filii Rechab, patris nostri, in omnibus quæ præcepit nobis, ita ut non biberemus vinum cunctis diebus nostris, nos, et mulieres nostræ, filii, et filiæ nostræ,

35:8 Therefore we have obeyed the voice of Jonadab the son of Rechab, our father, in all things that he commanded us: so as to drink no wine all our days: neither we, nor our wives, nor our sons, nor our daughters:

35:9 et non ædificaremus domos ad habitandum : et vineam, et agrum, et sementem non habuimus :

35:9 Nor to build houses to dwell in, nor to have vineyard, or field, or seed:

35:10 sed habitavimus in tabernaculis, et obedientes fuimus juxta omnia quæ præcepit nobis Jonadab pater noster.

35:10 But we have dwelt in tents, and have been obedient according to all that Jonadab our father commanded us.

35:11 Cum autem ascendisset Nabuchodonosor rex Babylonis ad terram nostram, diximus : Venite, et ingrediamur Jerusalem a facie exercitus Chaldæorum, et a facie exercitus Syriæ : et mansimus in Jerusalem.

35:11 But when Nabuchodonosor king of Babylon came up to our land, we said: Come, let us go into Jerusalem from the face of the army of the Chaldeans, and from the face of the army of Syria: and we have remained in Jerusalem.

35:12 Et factum est verbum Domini ad Jeremiam, dicens :

35:12 And the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah, saying:

35:13 Hæc dicit Dominus exercituum, Deus Israël : Vade, et dic viris Juda et habitatoribus Jerusalem : Numquid non recipietis disciplinam, ut obediatis verbis meis ? dicit Dominus.

35:13 Thus saith the Lord of hosts the God of Israel: Go, and say to the men of Juda, and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem: Will you not receive instruction, to obey my words, saith the Lord?

35:14 Prævaluerunt sermones Jonadab filii Rechab quos præcepit filiis suis ut non biberent vinum, et non biberunt usque ad diem hanc, quia obedierunt præcepto patris sui : ego autem locutus sum ad vos, de mane consurgens et loquens, et non obedistis mihi.

35:14 The words of Jonadab the son of Rechab, by which he commanded his sons not to drink wine, have prevailed: and they have drunk none to this day, because they have obeyed the commandment of their father: but I have spoken to you, rising early and speaking, and you have not obeyed me.

35:15 Misique ad vos omnes servos meos prophetas, consurgens diluculo mittensque, et dicens : Convertimini unusquisque a via sua pessima, et bona facite studia vestra : et nolite sequi deos alienos, neque colatis eos, et habitabitis in terra quam dedi vobis et patribus vestris : et non inclinastis aurem vestram, neque audistis me.

35:15 And I have sent to you all my servants the prophets, rising early, and sending and saying: Return ye every man from his wicked way, and make your ways good: and follow not strange gods, nor worship them, and you shall dwell in the land, which I gave you and your fathers: and you have not inclined your ear, nor hearkened to me.

35:16 Firmaverunt igitur filii Jonadab filii Rechab præceptum patris sui quod præceperat eis : populus autem iste non obedivit mihi.

35:16 So the sons of Jonadab the son of Rechab have constantly kept the commandment of their father, which he commanded them: but this people hath not obeyed me.

35:17 Idcirco hæc dicit Dominus exercituum, Deus Israël : Ecce ego adducam super Juda et super omnes habitatores Jerusalem universam afflictionem quam locutus sum adversum illos, eo quod locutus sum ad illos, et non audierunt ; vocavi illos, et non responderunt mihi.

35:17 Therefore thus saith the Lord of hosts the God of Israel: Behold I will bring upon Juda, and upon all the inhabitants of Jerusalem all the evil that I have pronounced against them, because I have spoken to them, and they have not heard: I have called to them, and they have not answered me.

35:18 Domui autem Rechabitarum dixit Jeremias : Hæc dicit Dominus exercituum, Deus Israël : Pro eo quod obedistis præcepto Jonadab patris vestri, et custodistis omnia mandata ejus, et fecistis universa quæ præcepit vobis,

35:18 And Jeremiah said to the house of the Rechabites: Thus saith the Lord of hosts the God of Israel: Because you have obeyed the commandment of Jonadab your father, and have kept all his precepts, and have done all that he commanded you:

35:19 propterea hæc dicit Dominus exercituum, Deus Israël : Non deficiet vir de stirpe Jonadab filii Rechab, stans in conspectu meo cunctis diebus.

35:19 Therefore thus saith the Lord of hosts the God of Israel: There shall not be wanting a man of the race of Jonadab the son of Rechab, standing before me for ever.

Chapter 36

36:1 Et factum est in anno quarto Joakim filii Josiæ regis Juda, factum est verbum hoc ad Jeremiam a Domino, dicens :

36:1 And it came to pass in the fourth year of Joakim the son of Josias king of Juda, that this word came to Jeremiah by the Lord, saying:

36:2 Tolle volumen libri, et scribes in eo omnia verba quæ locutus sum tibi adversum Israël et Judam, et adversum omnes gentes, a die qua locutus sum ad te ex diebus Josiæ usque ad diem hanc :

36:2 Take thee a roll of a book, and thou shalt write in it all the words that I have spoken to thee against Israel and Juda, and against all the nations from the day that I spoke to thee, from the days of Josias even to this day.

36:3 si forte, audiente domo Juda universa mala quæ ego cogito facere eis, revertatur unusquisque a via sua pessima, et propitius ero iniquitati et peccato eorum.

36:3 If so be, when the house of Juda shall hear all the evils that I purpose to do unto them, that they may return every man from his wicked way: and I will forgive their iniquity, and their sin.

36:4 Vocavit ergo Jeremias Baruch filium Neriæ : et scripsit Baruch ex ore Jeremiæ omnes sermones Domini quos locutus est ad eum, in volumine libri :

36:4 So Jeremiah called Baruch the son of Nerias: and Baruch wrote from the mouth of Jeremiah all the words of the Lord, which he spoke to him, upon the roll of a book.

36:5 et præcepit Jeremias Baruch, dicens : Ego clausus sum, nec valeo ingredi domum Domini.

36:5 And Jeremiah commanded Baruch, saying: I am shut up, and cannot go into the house of the Lord.

36:6 Ingredere ergo tu, et lege de volumine in quo scripsisti ex ore meo verba Domini, audiente populo in domo Domini, in die jejunii : insuper et audiente universo Juda qui veniunt de civitatibus suis, leges eis,

36:6 Go thou in therefore, and read out of the volume, which thou hast written from my mouth, the words of the Lord, in the hearing of all the people in the house of the Lord on the fasting day: and also thou shalt read them in the hearing of all Juda that come out of their cities:

36:7 si forte cadat oratio eorum in conspectu Domini, et revertatur unusquisque a via sua pessima : quoniam magnus furor et indignatio est quam locutus est Dominus adversus populum hunc.

36:7 If so be they may present their supplication before the Lord, and may return every one from his wicked way: for great is the wrath and indignation which the Lord hath pronounced against this people.

36:8 Et fecit Baruch filius Neriæ juxta omnia quæ præceperat ei Jeremias propheta, legens ex volumine sermones Domini in domo Domini.

36:8 And Baruch the son of Nerias did according to all that Jeremiah the prophet ,had commanded him, reading out of the volume the words of the Lord in the house of the Lord.

36:9 Factum est autem in anno quinto Joakim filii Josiæ regis Juda, in mense nono : prædicaverunt jejunium in conspectu Domini omni populo in Jerusalem, et universæ multitudini quæ confluxerat de civitatibus Juda in Jerusalem.

36:9 And it came to pass in the fifth year of Joakim the son of Josias king of Juda, in the ninth month, that they proclaimed a fast before the Lord to all the people in Jerusalem, and to all the people that were come together out of the cities of Juda to Jerusalem.

36:10 Legitque Baruch ex volumine sermones Jeremiæ in domo Domini, in gazophylacio Gamariæ filii Saphan scribæ, in vestibulo superiori, in introitu portæ novæ domus Domini, audiente omni populo.

36:10 And Baruch read out of the volume the words of Jeremiah in the house of the Lord, in the treasury of Gamarias the son of Saphan the scribe, in the upper court, in the entry of the new gate of the house of the Lord, in the hearing of all the people.

36:11 Cumque audisset Michæas filius Gamariæ filii Saphan omnes sermones Domini ex libro,

36:11 And when Micheas the son of Gamarias the son of Saphan had heard out of the book all the words of the Lord,

36:12 descendit in domum regis, ad gazophylacium scribæ, et ecce ibi omnes principes sedebant : Elisama scriba, et Dalaias filius Semeiæ, et Elnathan filius Achobor, et Gamarias filius Saphan, et Sedecias filius Hananiæ, et universi principes :

36:12 He went down into the king's house to the secretary's chamber: and behold all the princes sat there, Elisama the scribe, and Dalaias the son of Semeias, and Elnathan the son of Achobor, and Gamarias the son of Saphan, and Sedecias the son of Hananias, and all the princes.

36:13 et nuntiavit eis Michæas omnia verba quæ audivit, legente Baruch ex volumine in auribus populi.

36:13 And Micheas told them all the words that he had heard when Baruch read out of the volume in the hearing of the people.

36:14 Miserunt itaque omnes principes ad Baruch Judi filium Nathaniæ filii Selemiæ filii Chusi, dicentes : Volumen ex quo legisti, audiente populo, sume in manu tua, et veni. Tulit ergo Baruch filius Neriæ volumen in manu sua, et venit ad eos :

36:14 Therefore all the princes sent Judi the son of Nathanias, the son of Selemias, the son of Chusi, to Baruch, saying: Take in thy hand the volume in which thou hast read in the hearing of the people, and come. So Baruch the son of Nerias took the volume in his hand, and came to them.

36:15 et dixerunt ad eum : Sede, et lege hæc in auribus nostris. Et legit Baruch in auribus eorum.

36:15 And they said to him: Sit down and read these things in our hearing. And Baruch read in their hearing.

36:16 Igitur cum audissent omnia verba, obstupuerunt unusquisque ad proximum suum, et dixerunt ad Baruch : Nuntiare debemus regi omnes sermones istos.

36:16 And when they had heard all the words, they looked upon one another with astonishment, and they said to Baruch: We must tell the king all these words.

36:17 Et interrogaverunt eum, dicentes : Indica nobis quomodo scripsisti omnes sermones istos ex ore ejus.

36:17 And they asked him, saying: Tell us how didst thou write all these words from his mouth.

36:18 Dixit autem eis Baruch : Ex ore suo loquebatur quasi legens ad me omnes sermones istos, et ego scribebam in volumine atramento.

36:18 And Baruch said to them: With his mouth he pronounced all these words as if he were reading to me: and I wrote in a volume with ink.

36:19 Et dixerunt principes ad Baruch : Vade, et abscondere, tu et Jeremias, et nemo sciat ubi sitis.

36:19 And the princes said to Baruch: Go, and hide thee, both thou and Jeremiah, and let no man know where you are.

36:20 Et ingressi sunt ad regem in atrium : porro volumen commendaverunt in gazophylacio Elisamæ scribæ, et nuntiaverunt, audiente rege, omnes sermones.

36:20 And they went in to the king into the court: but they laid up the volume in the chamber of Elisama the scribe: and they told all the words in the hearing of the king.

36:21 Misitque rex Judi ut sumeret volumen : qui tollens illud de gazophylacio Elisamæ scribæ, legit, audiente rege et universis principibus qui stabant circa regem.

36:21 And the king sent Judi that he should take the volume: who bringing it out of the chamber of Elisama the scribe, read it in the hearing of the king, and of all the princes that stood about the king.

36:22 Rex autem sedebat in domo hiemali, in mense nono, et posita erat arula coram eo plena prunis.

36:22 Now the king sat in the winter house, in the ninth month: and there was a hearth before him full of burning coals.

36:23 Cumque legisset Judi tres pagellas vel quatuor, scidit illud scalpello scribæ, et projecit in ignem qui erat super arulam, donec consumeretur omne volumen igni qui erat in arula.

36:23 And when Judi had read three or four pages, he cut it with the penknife, and he cast it into the fire, that was upon the hearth, till all the volume was consumed with the fire that was on the hearth.

36:24 Et non timuerunt, neque sciderunt vestimenta sua, rex et omnes servi ejus qui audierunt universos sermones istos.

36:24 And the king and all his servants that heard all these words were not afraid, nor did they rend their garments.

36:25 Verumtamen Elnathan, et Dalaias, et Gamarias, contradixerunt regi, ne combureret librum : et non audivit eos.

36:25 But yet Elnathan, and Dalaias, and Gamarias spoke to the king, not to burn the book: and he heard them not.

36:26 Et præcepit rex Jeremiel filio Amelech, et Saraiæ filio Ezriel, et Selemiæ filio Abdeel, ut comprehenderent Baruch scribam, et Jeremiam prophetam : abscondit autem eos Dominus.

36:26 And the king commanded Jeremiel the son of Amelech, and Saraias the son of Ezriel, and Selemias the son of Abdeel, to take up Baruch the scribe, and Jeremiah the prophet: but the Lord hid them.

36:27 Et factum est verbum Domini ad Jeremiam prophetam, postquam combusserat rex volumen et sermones quos scripserat Baruch ex ore Jeremiæ, dicens :

36:27 And the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah the prophet, after that the king had burnt the volume, and the words that Baruch had written from the mouth of Jeremiah, saying:

36:28 Rursum tolle volumen aliud, et scribe in eo omnes sermones priores qui erant in primo volumine, quod combussit Joakim rex Juda.

36:28 Take thee again another volume: and write in it all the former words that were in the first volume which Joakim the king of Juda both burnt.

36:29 Et ad Joakim regem Juda dices : Hæc dicit Dominus : Tu combussisti volumen illud, dicens : Quare scripsisti in eo annuntians : Festinus veniet rex Babylonis, et vastabit terram hanc, et cessare faciet ex illa hominem et jumentum ?

36:29 And thou shalt say to Joakim the king of Juda: Thus saith the Lord: Thou hast burnt that volume, saying: Why hast thou written therein, and said: The king of Babylon shall come speedily, and shall lay waste this land: and shall cause to cease from thence man and beast?

36:30 Propterea hæc dicit Dominus contra Joakim regem Juda : Non erit ex eo qui sedeat super solium David : et cadaver ejus projicietur ad æstum per diem, et ad gelu per noctem.

36:30 Therefore thus saith the Lord against Joakim the king of Juda: He shall have none to sit upon the throne of David: and his dead body shall be cast out to the heat by day, and to the frost by night.

36:31 Et visitabo contra eum, et contra semen ejus, et contra servos ejus, iniquitates suas : et adducam super eos, et super habitatores Jerusalem, et super viros Juda, omne malum quod locutus sum ad eos, et non audierunt.

36:31 And I will punish him, and his seed and his servants, for their iniquities, and I will bring upon them, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and upon the men of Juda all the evil that I have pronounced against them, but they have not heard.

36:32 Jeremias autem tulit volumen aliud, et dedit illud Baruch filio Neriæ scribæ : qui scripsit in eo ex ore Jeremiæ omnes sermones libri quem combusserat Joakim rex Juda igni : et insuper additi sunt sermones multo plures quam antea fuerant.

36:32 And Jeremiah took another volume, and gave it to Baruch the son of Nerias the scribe: who wrote in it from the mouth of Jeremiah all the words of the book which Joakim the king of Juda had burnt with fire: and there were added besides many more words than had been before.

Chapter 37

37:1 Et regnavit rex Sedecias filius Josiæ pro Jechonia filio Joakim, quem constituit regem Nabuchodonosor rex Babylonis in terra Juda :

37:1 Now king Sedecias the son of Josias reigned instead of Jechonias the son of Joakim: whom Nabuchodonosor king of Babylon made king in the land of Juda.

37:2 et non obedivit ipse, et servi ejus, et populus terræ, verbis Domini, quæ locutus est in manu Jeremiæ prophetæ.

37:2 But neither he, nor his servants, nor the people of the land did obey the words of the Lord, that he spoke in the hand of Jeremiah the prophet.

37:3 Et misit rex Sedecias Juchal filium Selemiæ, et Sophoniam filium Maasiæ, sacerdotem, ad Jeremiam prophetam, dicens : Ora pro nobis Dominum Deum nostrum.

37:3 And king Sedecias sent Juchal the son of Selemias, and Sophonias the son of Maasias the priest to Jeremiah the prophet, saying: Pray to the Lord our God for us.

37:4 Jeremias autem libere ambulabat in medio populi : non enim miserant eum in custodiam carceris. Igitur exercitus Pharaonis egressus est de Ægypto, et audientes Chaldæi qui obsidebant Jerusalem, hujuscemodi nuntium, recesserunt ab Jerusalem.

37:4 Now Jeremiah walked freely in the midst of the people: for they had not as yet cast him into prison. And the army of Pharao was come out of Egypt: and the Chaldeans that besieged Jerusalem, hearing these tidings, departed from Jerusalem.

37:5 Et factum est verbum Domini ad Jeremiam prophetam, dicens :

37:5 And the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah the prophet, saying:

37:6 Hæc dicit Dominus Deus Israël : Sic dicetis regi Juda, qui misit vos ad me interrogandum : Ecce exercitus Pharaonis, qui egressus est vobis in auxilium, revertetur in terram suam in Ægyptum :

37:6 Thus saith the Lord the God of Israel: Thus shall you say to the king of Juda, who sent you to inquire of me: Behold the army of Pharao, which is come forth to help you, shall return into their own land, into Egypt.

37:7 et redient Chaldæi, et bellabunt contra civitatem hanc, et capient eam, et succendent eam igni.

37:7 And the Chaldeans shall come again, and fight against this city, and take it, and burn it with fire.

37:8 Hæc dicit Dominus : Nolite decipere animas vestras, dicentes : Euntes abibunt, et recedent a nobis Chaldæi : quia non abibunt.

37:8 Thus saith the Lord: Deceive not your souls, saying: The Chaldeans shall surely depart and go away from us: for they shall not go away.

37:9 Sed etsi percusseritis omnem exercitum Chaldæorum qui præliantur adversum vos, et derelicti fuerint ex eis aliqui vulnerati, singuli de tentorio suo consurgent, et incendent civitatem hanc igni.

37:9 But if you should even beat all the army of the Chaldeans that fight against you, and there should be left of them some wounded men: they shall rise up, every man from his heart, and burn this city with fire.

37:10 Ergo cum recessisset exercitus Chaldæorum ab Jerusalem, propter exercitum Pharaonis,

37:10 Now when the army of the Chaldeans was gone away from Jerusalem, because of Pharao's army,

37:11 egressus est Jeremias de Jerusalem ut iret in terram Benjamin, et divideret ibi possessionem in conspectu civium.

37:11 Jeremiah went forth out of Jerusalem to go into the land of Benjamin: and to divide a possession there in the presence of the citizens,

37:12 Cumque pervenisset ad portam Benjamin, erat ibi custos portæ per vices, nomine Jerias filius Selemiæ filii Hananiæ : et apprehendit Jeremiam prophetam, dicens : Ad Chaldæos profugis.

37:12 And when he was come to the gate of Benjamin, the captain of the gate, who was there in his turn, was one named Jerias, the son of Selemias, the son of Hananias: and he took hold of Jeremiah the prophet, saying: Thou art fleeing to the Chaldeans.

37:13 Et respondit Jeremias : Falsum est : non fugio ad Chaldæos. Et non audivit eum, sed comprehendit Jerias Jeremiam, et adduxit eum ad principes :

37:13 And Jeremiah answered: It is not so, I am not fleeing to the Chaldeans. But he hearkened not to him: so Jerias took Jeremiah and brought him to the princes.

37:14 quam ob rem irati principes contra Jeremiam, cæsum eum miserunt in carcerem qui erat in domo Jonathan scribæ : ipse enim præpositus erat super carcerem.

37:14 Wherefore the princes were angry with Jeremiah, and they beat him, and cast him into the prison that was in the house of Jonathan the scribe: for he was chief over the prison.

37:15 Itaque ingressus est Jeremias in domum laci et in ergastulum : et sedit ibi Jeremias diebus multis.

37:15 So Jeremiah went into the house of the prison, and into the dungeon: and Jeremiah remained there many days.

37:16 Mittens autem Sedecias rex, tulit eum : et interrogavit eum in domo sua abscondite, et dixit : Putasne est sermo a Domino ? Et dixit Jeremias : Est : et ait : In manus regis Babylonis traderis.

37:16 Then Sedecias the king, sending, took him: and asked him secretly in his house, and said: Is there, thinkest thou, any word from the Lord? And Jeremiah said. There is. And he said: Thou shalt be delivered into the hands of the king of Babylon.

37:17 Et dixit Jeremias ad regem Sedeciam : Quid peccavi tibi, et servis tuis, et populo tuo, quia misisti me in domum carceris ?

37:17 And Jeremiah said to king Sedecias: In what have I offended against thee, or thy servants, or thy people, that thou hast cast me into prison?

37:18 ubi sunt prophetæ vestri, qui prophetabant vobis, et dicebant : Non veniet rex Babylonis super vos, et super terram hanc ?

37:18 Where are your prophets that prophesied to you, and said: The king of Babylon shall not come against you, and against this land?

37:19 Nunc ergo audi, obsecro, domine mi rex : valeat deprecatio mea in conspectu tuo, et ne me remittas in domum Jonathan scribæ, ne moriar ibi.

37:19 Now therefore hear, I beseech thee, my lord the king: let my petition be accepted in thy sight: and send me not back into the house of Jonathan the scribe, lest I die there.

37:20 Præcepit ergo rex Sedecias ut traderetur Jeremias in vestibulo carceris, et daretur ei torta panis quotidie, excepto pulmento, donec consumerentur omnes panes de civitate : et mansit Jeremias in vestibulo carceris.

37:20 Then king Sedecias commanded that Jeremiah should be committed into the entry of the prison: and that they should give him daily a piece of bread, beside broth, till all the bread in the city were spent: and Jeremiah remained in the entry of the prison.

Chapter 38

38:1 Audivit autem Saphatias filius Mathan, et Gedelias filius Phassur, et Juchal filius Selemiæ, et Phassur filius Melchiæ, sermones quos Jeremias loquebatur ad omnem populum, dicens :

38:1 Now Saphatias the son of Mathan, and Gedelias the son of Phassur, and Juchal the son of Selemias, and Phassur the son of Melchias heard the words that Jeremiah spoke to all the people, saying:

38:2 Hæc dicit Dominus : Quicumque manserit in civitate hac, morietur gladio, et fame, et peste : qui autem profugerit ad Chaldæos, vivet, et erit anima ejus sospes et vivens.

38:2 Thus saith the Lord: Whosoever shall remain in this city, shall die by the sword, and by famine, and by pestilence: but he that shall go forth to the Chaldeans, shall live, and his life shall be safe, and he shall live.

38:3 Hæc dicit Dominus : Tradendo tradetur civitas hæc in manu exercitus regis Babylonis, et capiet eam.

38:3 Thus saith the Lord: This city shall surely be delivered into the hand of the army of the king of Babylon, and he shall take it.

38:4 Et dixerunt principes regi : Rogamus ut occidatur homo iste : de industria enim dissolvit manus virorum bellantium qui remanserunt in civitate hac, et manus universi populi, loquens ad eos juxta verba hæc : siquidem homo iste non quærit pacem populo huic, sed malum.

38:4 And the princes said to the king. We beseech thee that this man may be put to death: for on purpose he weakeneth the hands of the men of war, that remain in this city, and the hands of the people, speaking to them according to these words: for this man seeketh not peace to this people, but evil.

38:5 Et dixit rex Sedecias : Ecce ipse in manibus vestris est : nec enim fas est regem vobis quidquam negare.

38:5 And king Sedecias said: Behold he is in your hands: for it is not lawful for the king to deny you any thing.

38:6 Tulerunt ergo Jeremiam, et projecerunt eum in lacum Melchiæ filii Amelech, qui erat in vestibulo carceris : et submiserunt Jeremiam funibus in lacum, in quo non erat aqua, sed lutum : descendit itaque Jeremias in cœnum.

38:6 Then they took Jeremiah and cast him into the dungeon of Melchias the son of Amelech, which was in the entry of the prison: and they let down Jeremiah by ropes into the dungeon, wherein there was no water, but mire. And Jeremiah sunk into the mire.

38:7 Audivit autem Abdemelech Æthiops, vir eunuchus, qui erat in domo regis, quod misissent Jeremiam in lacum. Porro rex sedebat in porta Benjamin :

38:7 Now Abdemelech the Ethiopian, an eunuch that was in the king's house, heard that they had put Jeremiah in the dungeon: but the king was sitting in the gate of Benjamin.

38:8 et egressus est Abdemelech de domo regis, et locutus est ad regem, dicens :

38:8 And Abdemelech went out of the king's house, and spoke to the king, saying:

38:9 Domine mi rex, male fecerunt viri isti omnia quæcumque perpetrarunt contra Jeremiam prophetam, mittentes eum in lacum, ut moriatur ibi fame : non sunt enim panes ultra in civitate.

38:9 My lord the king, these men have done evil in all that they have done against Jeremiah the prophet, casting him into the dungeon to die there with hunger, for there is no more bread in the city.

38:10 Præcepit itaque rex Abdemelech Æthiopi, dicens : Tolle tecum hinc triginta viros, et leva Jeremiam prophetam de lacu, antequam moriatur.

38:10 Then the king commanded Abdemelech the Ethiopian, saying: Take from hence thirty men with thee, and draw up Jeremiah the prophet out of the dungeon, before he die.

38:11 Assumptis ergo Abdemelech secum viris, ingressus est domum regis, quæ erat sub cellario, et tulit inde veteres pannos, et antiqua quæ computruerant, et submisit ea ad Jeremiam in lacum per funiculos.

38:11 So Abdemelech taking the men with him, went into the king's house that was under the storehouse: and he took from thence old rags, and old rotten things, and he let them down by cords to Jeremiah into the dungeon.

38:12 Dixitque Abdemelech Æthiops ad Jeremiam : Pone veteres pannos, et hæc scissa et putrida, sub cubito manuum tuarum, et super funes. Fecit ergo Jeremias sic,

38:12 And Abdemelech the Ethiopian said to Jeremiah: Put these old rags and these rent and rotten things under thy arms, and upon the cords: and Jeremiah did so.

38:13 et extraxerunt Jeremiam funibus, et eduxerunt eum de lacu : mansit autem Jeremias in vestibulo carceris.

38:13 And they drew up Jeremiah with the cords, and brought him forth out of the dungeon. And Jeremiah remained in the entry of the prison.

38:14 Et misit rex Sedecias, et tulit ad se Jeremiam prophetam ad ostium tertium quod erat in domo Domini : et dixit rex ad Jeremiam : Interrogo ego te sermonem, ne abscondas a me aliquid.

38:14 And king Sedecias sent, and took Jeremiah the prophet to him to the third gate, that was in the house of the Lord: and the king said to Jeremiah: I will ask thee a thing, hide nothing from me.

38:15 Dixit autem Jeremias ad Sedeciam : Si annuntiavero tibi, numquid non interficies me ? et si consilium dedero tibi, non me audies.

38:15 Then Jeremiah said to Sedecias: If I shall declare it to thee, wilt thou not put me to death? and if I give thee counsel, thou wilt not hearken to me.

38:16 Juravit ergo rex Sedecias Jeremiæ clam, dicens : Vivit Dominus, qui fecit nobis animam hanc, si occidero te, et si tradidero te in manus virorum istorum qui quærunt animam tuam.

38:16 Then king Sedecias swore to Jeremiah, in private, saying: As the Lord liveth, that, made us this soul, I will not put thee to death, nor will I deliver thee into the hands of these men that seek thy life.

38:17 Et dixit Jeremias ad Sedeciam : Hæc dicit Dominus exercituum, Deus Israël : Si profectus exieris ad principes regis Babylonis, vivet anima tua, et civitas hæc non succendetur igni : et salvus eris tu, et domus tua.

38:17 And Jeremiah said to Sedecias: Thus saith the Lord of hosts the God of Israel: If thou wilt take a resolution and go out to the princes of the king of Babylon, thy soul shall live, and this city shall not be burnt with fire: and thou shalt be safe, and thy house.

38:18 Si autem non exieris ad principes regis Babylonis, tradetur civitas hæc in manus Chaldæorum, et succendent eam igni : et tu non effugies de manu eorum.

38:18 But if thou wilt not go out to the princes of the king of Babylon, this city shall be delivered into the hands of the Chaldeans, and they shall burn it with fire: and thou shalt not escape out of their hand.

38:19 Et dixit rex Sedecias ad Jeremiam : Sollicitus sum propter Judæos qui transfugerunt ad Chaldæos, ne forte tradar in manus eorum, et illudant mihi.

38:19 And king Sedecias said to Jeremiah: I am afraid because of the Jews that are fled over to the Chaldeans: lest I should be delivered into their hands, and they should abuse me.

38:20 Respondit autem Jeremias : Non te tradent. Audi, quæso, vocem Domini, quam ego loquor ad te, et bene tibi erit, et vivet anima tua.

38:20 But Jeremiah answered: They shall not deliver thee: hearken, I beseech thee, to the word of the Lord, which I speak to the, and it shall be well with thee, and thy soul shall live.

38:21 Quod si nolueris egredi, iste est sermo quem ostendit mihi Dominus :

38:21 But if thou wilt not go forth, this is the word which the Lord hath shewn me:

38:22 ecce omnes mulieres quæ remanserunt in domo regis Juda educentur ad principes regis Babylonis, et ipsæ dicent : Seduxerunt te, et prævaluerunt adversum te, viri pacifici tui : demerserunt in cœno et in lubrico pedes tuos, et recesserunt a te.

38:22 Behold all the women that are left in the house of the king of Juda, shall be brought out to the princes of the king of Babylon: and they shall say: Thy men of peace have deceived thee, and have prevailed against thee, they have plunged thy feet in the mire, and in a slippery place and they have departed from thee.

38:23 Et omnes uxores tuæ et filii tui educentur ad Chaldæos : et non effugies manus eorum, sed in manu regis Babylonis capieris, et civitatem hanc comburet igni.

38:23 And all thy wives, and thy children shall be brought out to the Chaldeans, and thou shalt not escape their hands, but thou shalt be taken by the hand of the king of Babylon: and he shall burn this city with fire.

38:24 Dixit ergo Sedecias ad Jeremiam : Nullus sciat verba hæc, et non morieris.

38:24 Then Sedecias said to Jeremiah: Let no man know these words, and thou shalt not die.

38:25 Si autem audierint principes quia locutus sum tecum, et venerint ad te, et dixerint tibi : Indica nobis quid locutus sis cum rege : ne celes nos, et non te interficiemus : et quid locutus est tecum rex :

38:25 But if the princes shall hear that I have spoken with thee, and shall come to thee, and say to thee: Tell us what thou hast said to the king, hide it not from us, and we will not kill thee: and also what the king said to thee:

38:26 dices ad eos : Prostravi ego preces meas coram rege, ne me reduci juberet in domum Jonathan, et ibi morerer.

38:26 Thou shalt say to them: I presented my supplication before the king, that he would not command me to be carried back into the house of Jonathan, to die there.

38:27 Venerunt ergo omnes principes ad Jeremiam, et interrogaverunt eum, et locutus est eis juxta omnia verba quæ præceperat ei rex : et cessaverunt ab eo : nihil enim fuerat auditum.

38:27 So all the princes came to Jeremiah, and asked him: and he spoke to them according to all the words that the king had commanded him: and they left him: for nothing had been heard.

38:28 Mansit vero Jeremias in vestibulo carceris usque ad diem quo capta est Jerusalem : et factum est ut caperetur Jerusalem.

38:28 But Jeremiah remained in the entry of the prison, until the day that Jerusalem was taken: and it came to pass that Jerusalem was taken.

Chapter 39

39:1 Anno nono Sedeciæ regis Juda, mense decimo, venit Nabuchodonosor rex Babylonis, et omnis exercitus ejus, ad Jerusalem, et obsidebant eam.

39:1 In the ninth year of Sedecias king of Juda, in the tenth month, came Nabuchodonosor king of Babylon, and all his army to Jerusalem, and they besieged it.

39:2 Undecimo autem anno Sedeciæ, mense quarto, quinta mensis, aperta est civitas :

39:2 And in the eleventh year of Sedecias, in the fourth month, the fifth day of the month, the city was opened.

39:3 et ingressi sunt omnes principes regis Babylonis, et sederunt in porta media : Neregel, Sereser, Semegarnabu, Sarsachim, Rabsares, Neregel, Sereser, Rebmag, et omnes reliqui principes regis Babylonis.

39:3 And all the princes of the king of Babylon came in, and sat in the middle gate: Neregel, Sereser, Semegarnabu, Sarsachim, Rabsares, Neregel, Serezer, Rebmag, and all the rest of the princes of the king of Babylon.

39:4 Cumque vidisset eos Sedecias rex Juda, et omnes viri bellatores, fugerunt : et egressi sunt nocte de civitate per viam horti regis, et per portam quæ erat inter duos muros, et egressi sunt ad viam deserti.

39:4 And when Sedecias the king of Juda and all the men of war saw them, they fled: and they went forth in the night out of the city by the way of the king's garden, and by the gate that was between the two walls, and they went out to the way of the desert.

39:5 Persecutus est autem eos exercitus Chaldæorum, et comprehenderunt Sedeciam in campo solitudinis Jerichontinæ, et captum adduxerunt ad Nabuchodonosor regem Babylonis, in Reblatha, quæ est in terra Emath : et locutus est ad eum judicia.

39:5 But the army of the Chaldeans pursued after them: and they took Sedecias in the plain of the desert of Jericho, and when they had taken him, they brought him to Nabuchodonosor king of Babylon to Reblatha, which is in the land of Emath: and he gave judgment upon him.

39:6 Et occidit rex Babylonis filios Sedeciæ in Reblatha, in oculis ejus : et omnes nobiles Juda occidit rex Babylonis.

39:6 And the king of Babylon slew the sons of Sedecias, in Reblatha, before his eyes: and the king of Babylon slew all the nobles of Juda.

39:7 Oculos quoque Sedeciæ eruit, et vinxit eum compedibus ut duceretur in Babylonem.

39:7 He also put out the eyes of Sedecias: and bound him with fetters, to be carried to Babylon.

39:8 Domum quoque regis et domum vulgi succenderunt Chaldæi igni, et murum Jerusalem subverterunt.

39:8 And the Chaldeans burnt the king's house, and the houses of the people with fire, and they threw down the wall of Jerusalem.

39:9 Et reliquias populi qui remanserant in civitate, et perfugas qui transfugerant ad eum, et superfluos vulgi qui remanserant, transtulit Nabuzardan, magister militum, in Babylonem.

39:9 And Nabuzardan the general of the army carried away captive to Babylon the remnant of the people that remained in the city, and the fugitives that had gone over to him, and the rest of the people that remained.

39:10 Et de plebe pauperum, qui nihil penitus habebant, dimisit Nabuzardan magister militum in terra Juda, et dedit eis vineas et cisternas in die illa.

39:10 But Nabuzardan the general left some of the poor people that had nothing at all, in the land of Juda, and he gave them vineyards, and cisterns at that time.

39:11 Præceperat autem Nabuchodonosor rex Babylonis de Jeremia Nabuzardan magistro militum, dicens :

39:11 Now Nabuchodonosor king of Babylon had given charge to Nabuzardan the general concerning Jeremiah, saying:

39:12 Tolle illum, et pone super eum oculos tuos, nihilque ei mali facias : sed ut voluerit, sic facias ei.

39:12 Take him, and set thy eyes upon him, and do him no harm: but as he hath a mind, so do with him.

39:13 Misit ergo Nabuzardan princeps militiæ, et Nabusezban, et Rabsares, et Neregel, et Sereser, et Rebmag, et omnes optimates regis Babylonis,

39:13 Therefore Nabuzardan the general sent, and Nabuzardan, and Rabsares, and Neregel, and Sereser, and Rebmag, and all the nobles of the king of Babylon,

39:14 miserunt, et tulerunt Jeremiam de vestibulo carceris, et tradiderunt eum Godoliæ filio Ahicam filii Saphan, ut intraret in domum, et habitaret in populo.

39:14 Sent and took Jeremiah out of the court of the prison, and committed him to Godolias the son of Ahicam the son of Saphan, that he might go home, and dwell among the people.

39:15 Ad Jeremiam autem factus fuerat sermo Domini, cum clausus esset in vestibulo carceris, dicens :

39:15 But the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah, when he was yet shut up in the court of the prison, saying: Go, and tell Abdemelech the Ethiopian, saying:

39:16 Vade, et dic Abdemelech Æthiopi, dicens : Hæc dicit Dominus exercituum, Deus Israël : Ecce ego inducam sermones meos super civitatem hanc in malum, et non in bonum, et erunt in conspectu tuo in die illa.

39:16 Thus saith the Lord of hosts the God of Israel: Behold I will bring my words upon this city unto evil, and not unto good: and they shall be accomplished in thy sight in that day.

39:17 Et liberabo te in die illa, ait Dominus, et non traderis in manus virorum quos tu formidas :

39:17 And I will deliver thee in that day, saith the Lord: and thou shalt not be given into the hands of the men whom thou fearest:

39:18 sed eruens liberabo te, et gladio non cades, sed erit tibi anima tua in salutem, quia in me habuisti fiduciam, ait Dominus.

39:18 But delivering, I will deliver thee, and thou shalt not fall by the sword: but thy life shall be saved for thee, because thou hast put thy trust in me, saith the Lord.

Chapter 40

40:1 Sermo qui factus est ad Jeremiam a Domino, postquam dimissus est a Nabuzardan magistro militiæ de Rama, quando tulit eum vinctum catenis in medio omnium qui migrabant de Jerusalem et Juda, et ducebantur in Babylonem.

40:1 The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord, after that Nabuzardan the general had let him go from Rama, when he had taken him, being bound with chains, among all them that were carried away from Jerusalem and Juda, and were carried to Babylon.

40:2 Tollens ergo princeps militiæ Jeremiam, dixit ad eum : Dominus Deus tuus locutus est malum hoc super locum istum :

40:2 And the general of the army taking Jeremiah, said to him: The Lord thy God hath pronounced this evil upon this place,

40:3 et adduxit, et fecit Dominus sicut locutus est, quia peccastis Domino, et non audistis vocem ejus : et factus est vobis sermo hic.

40:3 And he hath brought it: and the Lord hath done as he hath said: because you have sinned against the Lord, and have not hearkened to his voice, and this word is come upon you.

40:4 Nunc ergo ecce solvi te hodie de catenis quæ sunt in manibus tuis : si placet tibi ut venias mecum in Babylonem, veni, et ponam oculos meos super te : si autem displicet tibi venire mecum in Babylonem, reside : ecce omnis terra in conspectu tuo est : quod elegeris, et quo placuerit tibi ut vadas, illuc perge :

40:4 Now then behold I have loosed thee this day from the chains which were upon thy hands: if it please thee to come with me to Babylon, come: and I will set my eyes upon thee: but if it do not please thee to come with me to Babylon, stay here: behold all the land is before thee, as thou shalt choose, and whither it shall please thee to go, thither go.

40:5 et mecum noli venire, sed habita apud Godoliam filium Ahicam filii Saphan, quem præposuit rex Babylonis civitatibus Juda : habita ergo cum eo in medio populi : vel quocumque placuerit tibi ut vadas, vade. Dedit quoque ei magister militiæ cibaria et munuscula, et dimisit eum.

40:5 And come not with me: but dwell with Godolias the son of Ahicam the son of Saphan, whom the king of Babylon hath made governor over the cities of Juda: dwell therefore with him in the midst of the people: or whithersoever it shall please thee to go, go. And the general of the army gave him victuals and presents, and let him go.

40:6 Venit autem Jeremias ad Godoliam filium Ahicam in Masphath, et habitavit cum eo in medio populi qui relictus fuerat in terra.

40:6 And Jeremiah went to Godolias the son of Ahicam to Masphath: and dwelt with him in the midst of the people that were left in the land.

40:7 Cumque audissent omnes principes exercitus, qui dispersi fuerant per regiones, ipsi et socii eorum, quod præfecisset rex Babylonis Godoliam filium Ahicam terræ, et quod commendasset ei viros, et mulieres, et parvulos, et de pauperibus terræ, qui non fuerant translati in Babylonem,

40:7 And when all the captains of the army that were scattered through the countries, they and their companions, had heard that the king of Babylon had made Godolias the son of Ahicam governor of the country, and that he had committed unto him men and women, and children, and of the poor of the land, them that had not been carried away captive to Babylon:

40:8 venerunt ad Godoliam in Masphath, et Ismahel filius Nathaniæ, et Johanan et Jonathan filii Caree, et Sareas filius Thanehumeth, et filii Ophi, qui erant de Netophathi, et Jezonias filius Maachathi, ipsi et viri eorum.

40:8 They came to Godolias to Masphath: and Ismahel the son of Nathanias, and Johanan, and Jonathan, the sons of Caree, and Sareas the son of Thanehumeth, and the children of Ophi, that were of Netophathi, and Jezonias the son of Maachati, they and their men.

40:9 Et juravit eis Godolias filius Ahicam filii Saphan, et comitibus eorum, dicens : Nolite timere servire Chaldæis : habitate in terra, et servite regi Babylonis, et bene erit vobis.

40:9 And Godolias the son of Ahicam the son of Saphan swore to them and to their companions, saying: Fear not to serve the Chaldeans: dwell in the land, and serve the king of Babylon, and it shall be well with you.

40:10 Ecce ego habito in Masphath, ut respondeam præcepto Chaldæorum qui mittuntur ad nos : vos autem colligite vindemiam, et messem, et oleum, et condite in vasis vestris, et manete in urbibus vestris quas tenetis.

40:10 Behold I dwell in Masphath, that I may answer the commandment of the Chaldeans that are sent to us: but as for you, gather ye the vintage, and the harvest, and the oil, and lay it up in your vessels, and abide in your cities which you hold.

40:11 Sed et omnes Judæi qui erant in Moab, et in filiis Ammon, et in Idumæa, et in universis regionibus, audito quod dedisset rex Babylonis reliquias in Judæa, et quod præposuisset super eos Godoliam filium Ahicam filii Saphan,

40:11 Moreover all the Jews that were in Moab, and among the children of Ammon, and in Edom, and in all the countries, when they heard that the king of Babylon had left a remnant in Judea, and that he had made Godolias the son of Ahicam the son of Saphan ruler over them:

40:12 reversi sunt, inquam, omnes Judæi de universis locis ad quæ profugerant, et venerunt in terram Juda ad Godoliam in Masphath, et collegerunt vinum et messem multam nimis.

40:12 All the Jews, I say, returned out of all the places to which they had fled, and they came into the land of Juda to Godolias to Masphath: and they gathered wine, and a very great harvest.

40:13 Johanan autem filius Caree, et omnes principes exercitus qui dispersi fuerant in regionibus, venerunt ad Godoliam in Masphath,

40:13 Then Johanan the son of Caree, and all the captains of the army, that had been scattered about in the countries, came to Godolias to Masphath.

40:14 et dixerunt ei : Scito quod Baalis, rex filiorum Ammon, misit Ismahel filium Nathaniæ percutere animam tuam. Et non credidit eis Godolias filius Ahicam.

40:14 And they said to him: Know that Baalis the king of the children of Ammon hath sent Ismahel the son of Nathanias to kill thee. And Godolias the son of Ahicam believed them not.

40:15 Johanan autem filius Caree dixit ad Godoliam seorsum in Masphath, loquens : Ibo, et percutiam Ismahel filium Nathaniæ, nullo sciente, ne interficiat animam tuam, et dissipentur omnes Judæi qui congregati sunt ad te, et peribunt reliquiæ Juda.

40:15 But Johanan the son of Caree, spoke to Godolias privately in Masphath, saying: I will go, and I will kill Ismahel the son of Nathanias, and no man shall know it, lest he kill thee, and all the Jews be scattered, that are gathered unto thee, and the remnant of Juda perish.

40:16 Et ait Godolias filius Ahicam ad Johanan filium Caree : Noli facere verbum hoc : falsum enim tu loqueris de Ismahel.

40:16 And Godolias the son of Ahicam said to Johanan the son of Caree: Do not this thing: for what thou sayst of Ismahel is false.

Chapter 41

41:1 Et factum est in mense septimo, venit Ismahel filius Nathaniæ filii Elisama, de semine regali, et optimates regis, et decem viri cum eo, ad Godoliam filium Ahicam, in Masphath, et comederunt ibi panes simul in Masphath.

41:1 And it came to pass in the seventh month, that Ismahel the son of Nathanias, the son of Elisama of the royal blood, and the nobles of the king, and ten men with him, came to Godolias the son of Ahicam into Masphath: and they ate bread there together in Masphath.

41:2 Surrexit autem Ismahel filius Nathaniæ, et decem viri qui cum eo erant, et percusserunt Godoliam filium Ahicam filii Saphan gladio, et interfecerunt eum quem præfecerat rex Babylonis terræ.

41:2 And Ismahel the son of Nathanias arose, and the ten men that were with him, and they struck Godolias the son of Ahicam, the son of Saphan with the sword, and slew him whom the king of Babylon had made governor over the land.

41:3 Omnes quoque Judæos qui erant cum Godolia in Masphath, et Chaldæos qui reperti sunt ibi, et viros bellatores, percussit Ismahel.

41:3 Ismahel slew also all the Jews that were with Godolias in Masphath, and the Chaldeans that were found there, and the soldiers.

41:4 Secundo autem die postquam occiderat Godoliam, nullo adhuc sciente,

41:4 And on the second day after he had killed Godolias, no man yet knowing it,

41:5 venerunt viri de Sichem, et de Silo, et de Samaria, octoginta viri, rasi barba, et scissis vestibus, et squallentes : et munera et thus habebant in manu, ut offerrent in domo Domini.

41:5 There came some from Sichem, and from Silo, and from Samaria, fourscore men, with their beards shaven, and their clothes rent, and mourning: and they had offerings and incense in their hand, to offer in the house of the Lord.

41:6 Egressus ergo Ismahel filius Nathaniæ in occursum eorum de Masphath, incedens et plorans ibat : cum autem occurrisset eis, dixit ad eos : Venite ad Godoliam filium Ahicam.

41:6 And Ismahel the son of Nathanias went forth from Masphath to meet them, weeping all along as he went: and when he had met them, he said to them: Come to Godolias, the son of Ahicam.

41:7 Qui cum venissent ad medium civitatis, interfecit eos Ismahel filius Nathaniæ circa medium laci, ipse et viri qui erant cum eo.

41:7 And when they were come to the midst of the city, Ismahel the son of Nathanias, slew them, and cast them into the midst of the pit, he and the men that were with him.

41:8 Decem autem viri reperti sunt inter eos, qui dixerunt ad Ismahel : Noli occidere nos, quia habemus thesauros in agro, frumenti, et hordei, et olei, et mellis : et cessavit, et non interfecit eos cum fratribus suis.

41:8 But ten men were found among them, that said to Ismahel: Kill us not: for we have stores in the field, of wheat, and barley, and oil, and honey. And he forbore, and slew them not with their brethren.

41:9 Lacus autem in quem projecerat Ismahel omnia cadavera virorum quos percussit propter Godoliam, ipse est quem fecit rex Asa propter Baasa regem Israël : ipsum replevit Ismahel filius Nathaniæ occisis.

41:9 And the pit into which Ismahel cast all the dead bodies of the men whom he slew because of Godolias, is the same that king Asa made, for fear of Baasa the king of Israel: the same did Ismahel the son of Nathanias fill with them that were slain.

41:10 Et captivas duxit Ismahel omnes reliquias populi qui erant in Masphath, filias regis, et universum populum qui remanserat in Masphath, quos commendaverat Nabuzardan princeps militiæ, Godoliæ filio Ahicam : et cepit eos Ismahel filius Nathaniæ, et abiit ut transiret ad filios Ammon.

41:10 Then Ismahel carried away captive all the remnant of the people that were in Masphath: the king's daughters, and all the people that remained in Masphath: whom Nabuzardan the general of the army had committed to Godolias the son of Ahicam. And Ismahel the son of Nathanias took them, and he departed, to go over to the children of Ammon.

41:11 Audivit autem Johanan filius Caree, et omnes principes bellatorum qui erant cum eo, omne malum quod fecerat Ismahel filius Nathaniæ,

41:11 But Johanan the son of Caree, and all the captains of the fighting men that were with him, heard of the evil that Ismahel the son of Nathanias had done.

41:12 et assumptis universis viris, profecti sunt ut bellarent adversum Ismahel filium Nathaniæ : et invenerunt eum ad aquas multas quæ sunt in Gabaon.

41:12 And taking all the men, they went out to fight against Ismahel the son of Nathanias, and they found him by the great waters that are in Gabaon.

41:13 Cumque vidisset omnis populus qui erat cum Ismahel Johanan filium Caree, et universos principes bellatorum qui erant cum eo, lætati sunt :

41:13 And when all the people that were with Ismahel, had seen Johanan the son of Caree, and all the captains of the fighting men that were with him, they rejoiced.

41:14 et reversus est omnis populus quem ceperat Ismahel, in Masphath, reversusque abiit ad Johanan filium Caree.

41:14 And all the people whom Ismahel had taken, went back to Masphath: and they returned and went to Johanan the son of Caree.

41:15 Ismahel autem filius Nathaniæ fugit cum octo viris a facie Johanan, et abiit ad filios Ammon.

41:15 But Ismahel the son of Nathanias fled with eight men, from the face of Johanan, and went to the children of Ammon.

41:16 Tulit ergo Johanan filius Caree, et omnes principes bellatorum qui erant cum eo, universas reliquias vulgi quas reduxerat ab Ismahel filio Nathaniæ de Masphath, postquam percussit Godoliam filium Ahicam : fortes viros ad prælium, et mulieres, et pueros, et eunuchos, quos reduxerat de Gabaon.

41:16 Then Johanan the son of Caree, and all the captains of the soldiers that were with him, took all the remnant of the people whom they had recovered from Ismahel the son of Nathanias, from Masphath, after that he had slain Godolias the son of Ahicam: valiant men for war, and the women, and the children, and the eunuchs whom he had brought back from Gabaon.

41:17 Et abierunt, et sederunt peregrinantes in Chamaam, quæ est juxta Bethlehem, ut pergerent, et introirent Ægyptum,

41:17 And they departed, and sat as sojourners in Chamaam, which is near Bethlehem: in order to go forward, and enter into Egypt,

41:18 a facie Chaldæorum : timebant enim eos, quia percusserat Ismahel filius Nathaniæ Godoliam filium Ahicam, quem præposuerat rex Babylonis in terra Juda.

41:18 From the face of the Chaldeans: for they were afraid of them, because Ismahel the son of Nathanias had slain Godolias the son of Ahicam, whom the king of Babylon had made governor in the land of Juda.

Chapter 42

42:1 Et accesserunt omnes principes bellatorum, et Johanan filius Caree, et Jezonias filius Osaiæ, et reliquum vulgus, a parvo usque ad magnum,

42:1 Then all the captains of the warriors, and Johanan the son of Caree, and Jezonias, the son of Osaias, and the rest of the people from the least to the greatest came near:

42:2 dixeruntque ad Jeremiam prophetam : Cadat oratio nostra in conspectu tuo, et ora pro nobis ad Dominum Deum tuum, pro universis reliquiis istis, quia derelicti sumus pauci de pluribus, sicut oculi tui nos intuentur :

42:2 And they said to Jeremiah the prophet: Let our supplication fall before thee: and pray thou for us to the Lord thy God for all this remnant, for we are left but a few of many, as thy eyes do behold us.

42:3 et annuntiet nobis Dominus Deus tuus viam per quam pergamus, et verbum quod faciamus.

42:3 And let the Lord thy God shew us the way by which we may walk, and the thing that we must do.

42:4 Dixit autem ad eos Jeremias propheta : Audivi. Ecce ego oro ad Dominum Deum vestrum secundum verba vestra : omne verbum quodcumque responderit mihi indicabo vobis, nec celabo vos quidquam.

42:4 And Jeremiah the prophet said to them: I have heard you: behold I will pray to the Lord your God according to your words: and whatsoever thing he shall answer me, I will declare it to you: and I will hide nothing from you.

42:5 Et illi dixerunt ad Jeremiam : Sit Dominus inter nos testis veritatis et fidei, si non juxta omne verbum in quo miserit te Dominus Deus tuus ad nos, sic faciemus :

42:5 And they said to Jeremiah: The Lord be witness between us of truth and faithfulness, if we do not according to every thing for which the Lord thy God shall send thee to us.

42:6 sive bonum est, sive malum, voci Domini Dei nostri, ad quem mittimus te, obediemus, ut bene sit nobis cum audierimus vocem Domini Dei nostri.

42:6 Whether it be good or evil, we will obey the voice of the Lord our God, to whom we send thee: that it may be well with us when we shall hearken to the voice of the Lord our God.

42:7 Cum autem completi essent decem dies, factum est verbum Domini ad Jeremiam,

42:7 Now after ten days, the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah.

42:8 vocavitque Johanan filium Caree, et omnes principes bellatorum qui erant cum eo, et universum populum, a minimo usque ad magnum.

42:8 And he called Johanan the son of Caree, and all the captains of the fighting men that were with him, and all the people from the least to the greatest.

42:9 Et dixit ad eos : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus Israël, ad quem misistis me ut prosternerem preces vestras in conspectu ejus :

42:9 And he said to them: Thus saith the Lord the God of Israel, to whom you sent me, to present your supplications before him:

42:10 Si quiescentes manseritis in terra hac, ædificabo vos, et non destruam : plantabo, et non evellam : jam enim placatus sum super malo quod feci vobis.

42:10 If you will be quiet and remain in this land, I will build you up, and not pull you down: I will plant you, and not pluck you up: for now I am appeased for the evil that I have done to you.

42:11 Nolite timere a facie regis Babylonis, quem vos pavidi formidatis : nolite metuere eum, dicit Dominus, quia vobiscum sum ego ut salvos vos faciam, et eruam de manu ejus :

42:11 Fear not because of the king of Babylon, of whom you are greatly afraid: fear him not, saith the Lord: for I am with you, to save you, and to deliver you from his hand.

42:12 et dabo vobis misericordias, et miserebor vestri, et habitare vos faciam in terra vestra.

42:12 And I will shew mercies to you, and will take pity on you, and will cause you to dwell in your own land.

42:13 Si autem dixeritis vos : Non habitabimus in terra ista, nec audiemus vocem Domini Dei nostri,

42:13 But if you say: We will not dwell in this land, neither will we hearken to the voice of the Lord our God,

42:14 dicentes : Nequaquam, sed ad terram Ægypti pergemus, ubi non videbimus bellum, et clangorem tubæ non audiemus, et famem non sustinebimus, et ibi habitabimus :

42:14 Saying: No, but we will go into the land of Egypt: where we shall see no war, nor hear the sound of the trumpet, nor suffer hunger: and there we will dwell.

42:15 propter hoc nunc audite verbum Domini, reliquiæ Juda : Hæc dicit Dominus exercituum, Deus Israël : Si posueritis faciem vestram ut ingrediamini Ægyptum, et intraveritis ut ibi habitetis,

42:15 For this now hear the word of the Lord, ye remnant of Juda: Thus saith the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: If you set your faces to go into Egypt, and enter in to dwell there:

42:16 gladius quem vos formidatis ibi comprehendet vos in terra Ægypti : et fames, pro qua estis solliciti, adhærebit vobis in Ægypto, et ibi moriemini.

42:16 The sword which you fear, shall overtake you there in the land of Egypt: and the famine, whereof you are afraid, shall cleave to you in Egypt, and there you shall die.

42:17 Omnesque viri qui posuerunt faciem suam ut ingrediantur Ægyptum, ut habitent ibi, morientur gladio, et fame, et peste : nullus de eis remanebit, nec effugiet a facie mali quod ego afferam super eos.

42:17 And all the men that set their faces to go into Egypt, to dwell there, shall die by the sword, and by famine, and by pestilence: none of them shall remain, nor escape from the face of the evil that I will bring upon them.

42:18 Quia hæc dicit Dominus exercituum, Deus Israël : Sicut conflatus est furor meus et indignatio mea super habitatores Jerusalem, sic conflabitur indignatio mea super vos cum ingressi fueritis Ægyptum : et eritis in jusjurandum, et in stuporem, et in maledictum, et in opprobrium, et nequaquam ultra videbitis locum istum.

42:18 For thus saith the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: As my anger and my indignation hath been kindled against the inhabitants of Jerusalem: so shall my indignation be kindled against you, when you shall enter into Egypt, and you shall be an execration, and an astonishment, and a curse, and a reproach: and you shall see this place no more.

42:19 Verbum Domini super vos, reliquiæ Juda : Nolite intrare Ægyptum : scientes scietis, quia obtestatus sum vos hodie,

42:19 This is the word of the Lord concerning you, O ye remnant of Juda: Go ye not into Egypt: know certainly that I have adjured you this day.

42:20 quia decepistis animas vestras. Vos enim misistis me ad Dominum Deum nostrum, dicentes : Ora pro nobis ad Dominum Deum nostrum, et juxta omnia quæcumque dixerit tibi Dominus Deus noster, sic annuntia nobis, et faciemus.

42:20 For you have deceived your own souls: for you sent me to the Lord our God, saying: Pray for us to the Lord our God, and according to all that the Lord our God shall say to thee, so declare unto us, and we will do it.

42:21 Et annuntiavi vobis hodie, et non audistis vocem Domini Dei vestri super universis pro quibus misit me ad vos.

42:21 And now I have declared it to you this day, and you have not obeyed the voice of the Lord your God, with regard to all the things for which he hath sent me to you.

42:22 Nunc ergo scientes scietis quia gladio, et fame, et peste moriemini in loco ad quem voluistis intrare ut habitaretis ibi.

42:22 Now therefore know certainly that you shall die by the sword, and by famine, and by pestilence in the place to which you desire to go to dwell there.

Chapter 43

43:1 Factum est autem, cum complesset Jeremias loquens ad populum universos sermones Domini Dei eorum, pro quibus miserat eum Dominus Deus eorum ad illos, omnia verba hæc,

43:1 And it came to pass, that when Jeremiah had made an end of speaking to the people all the words of the Lord their God, for which the Lord their God had sent him to them, all these words:

43:2 dixit Azarias filius Osaiæ, et Johanan filius Caree, et omnes viri superbi, dicentes ad Jeremiam : Mendacium tu loqueris : non misit te Dominus Deus noster, dicens : Ne ingrediamini Ægyptum ut habitetis illuc.

43:2 Azarias the son of Osaias, and Johanan the son of Caree, and all the proud men, made answer, saying to Jeremiah: Thou tellest a lie: the Lord our God hath not sent thee, saying: Go not into Egypt, to dwell there.

43:3 Sed Baruch filius Neriæ incitat te adversum nos, ut tradat nos in manus Chaldæorum, ut interficiat nos, et traduci faciat in Babylonem.

43:3 But Baruch the son of Nerias setteth thee on against us, to deliver us into the hands of the Chaldeans, to kill us, and to cause us to be carried away captives to Babylon.

43:4 Et non audivit Johanan filius Caree, et omnes principes bellatorum, et universus populus, vocem Domini, ut manerent in terra Juda.

43:4 So Johanan the son of Caree, and all the captains of the soldiers, and all the people, obeyed not the voice of the Lord, to remain in the land of Juda.

43:5 Sed tollens Johanan filius Caree, et universi principes bellatorum, universos reliquiarum Juda, qui reversi fuerant de cunctis gentibus ad quas fuerant ante dispersi, ut habitarent in terra Juda,

43:5 But Johanan the son of Caree, and all the captains of the soldiers took all the remnant of Juda, that were returned out of all nations, to which they had before been scattered, to dwell in the land of Juda:

43:6 viros, et mulieres, et parvulos, et filias regis, et omnem animam quam reliquerat Nabuzardan princeps militiæ cum Godolia filio Ahicam filii Saphan, et Jeremiam prophetam, et Baruch filium Neriæ :

43:6 Men, and women, and children, and the king's daughters, and every soul, which Nabuzardan the general had left with Godolias the son of Ahicam the son of Saphan, and Jeremiah the prophet, and Baruch the son of Nerias.

43:7 et ingressi sunt terram Ægypti, quia non obedierunt voci Domini, et venerunt usque ad Taphnis.

43:7 And they went into the land of Egypt, for they obeyed not the voice of the Lord: and they came as far as Taphnis.

43:8 Et factus est sermo Domini ad Jeremiam in Taphnis, dicens :

43:8 And the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah in Taphnis, saying:

43:9 Sume lapides grandes in manu tua, et abscondes eos in crypta quæ est sub muro latericio in porta domus Pharaonis in Taphnis, cernentibus viris Judæis :

43:9 Take great stones in thy hand, and thou shalt hide them in the vault that is under the brick wall at the gate of Pharao's house in Taphnis: in the sight of the men of Juda.

43:10 et dices ad eos : Hæc dicit Dominus exercituum, Deus Israël : Ecce ego mittam et assumam Nabuchodonosor regem Babylonis, servum meum : et ponam thronum ejus super lapides istos quos abscondi, et statuet solium suum super eos :

43:10 And thou shalt say to them: Thus saith the Lord of hosts the God of Israel: Behold I will send, and take Nabuchodonosor the king of Babylon my servant: and I will set his throne over these stones which I have hid, and he shall set his throne over them.

43:11 veniensque percutiet terram Ægypti, quos in mortem, in mortem, et quos in captivitatem, in captivitatem, et quos in gladium, in gladium :

43:11 And he shall come and strike the land of Egypt: such as are for death, to death: and such as are for captivity, to captivity: and such as are for the sword, to the sword.

43:12 et succendet ignem in delubris deorum Ægypti, et comburet ea, et captivos ducet illos, et amicietur terra Ægypti sicut amicitur pastor pallio suo, et egredietur inde in pace :

43:12 And he shall kindle a fire in the temples of the gods of Egypt, and he shall burn them, and he shall carry them away captives: and he shall array himself with the land of Egypt, as a shepherd putteth on his garment: and he shall go forth from thence in peace.

43:13 et conteret statuas domus solis quæ sunt in terra Ægypti, et delubra deorum Ægypti comburet igni.

43:13 And he shall break the statues of the house of the sun, that are in the land of Egypt; and the temples of the gods of Egypt he shall burn with fire.

Chapter 44

44:1 Verbum quod factum est per Jeremiam ad omnes Judæos qui habitabant in terra Ægypti, habitantes in Magdalo, et in Taphnis, et in Memphis, et in terra Phatures, dicens :

44:1 The word that came to Jeremiah, concerning all the Jews that dwelt in the land of Egypt, dwelling in Magdal, and in Taphnis, and in Memphis, and in the land of Phatures, saying:

44:2 Hæc dicit Dominus exercituum, Deus Israël : Vos vidistis omne malum istud quod adduxi super Jerusalem, et super omnes urbes Juda : et ecce desertæ sunt hodie, et non est in eis habitator,

44:2 Thus saith the Lord of hosts the God of Israel: You have seen all this evil that I have brought upon Jerusalem, and upon all the cities of Juda: and behold they are desolate this day, and there is not an inhabitant in them:

44:3 propter malitiam quam fecerunt ut me ad iracundiam provocarent, et irent ut sacrificarent, et colerent deos alienos quos nesciebant, et illi, et vos, et patres vestri.

44:3 Because of the wickedness which they have committed, to provoke me to wrath, and to go and offer sacrifice, and worship other gods, which neither they, nor you, nor your fathers knew.

44:4 Et misi ad vos omnes servos meos prophetas, de nocte consurgens, mittensque et dicens : Nolite facere verbum abominationis hujuscemodi, quam odivi.

44:4 And I sent to you all my servants the prophets, rising early, and sending, and saying: Do not commit this abominable thing, which I hate.

44:5 Et non audierunt, nec inclinaverunt aurem suam, ut converterentur a malis suis, et non sacrificarent diis alienis.

44:5 But they heard not, nor inclined their ear to turn from their evil ways, and not to sacrifice to strange gods.

44:6 Et conflata est indignatio mea et furor meus, et succensa est in civitatibus Juda, et in plateis Jerusalem : et versæ sunt in solitudinem et vastitatem secundum diem hanc.

44:6 Wherefore my indignation and my fury was poured forth, and was kindled in the cities of Juda, and in the streets of Jerusalem: and they are turned to desolation and waste, as at this day.

44:7 Et nunc hæc dicit Dominus exercituum, Deus Israël : Quare vos facitis malum grande hoc contra animas vestras, ut intereat ex vobis vir et mulier, parvulus et lactens, de medio Judæ, nec relinquatur vobis quidquam residuum :

44:7 And now thus saith the Lord of hosts the God of Israel: Why do you commit this great evil against your own souls, that there should die of you man and woman, child and suckling out of the midst of Juda, and no remnant should be left you:

44:8 provocantes me in operibus manuum vestrarum, sacrificando diis alienis in terra Ægypti, in quam ingressi estis ut habitetis ibi : et dispereatis, et sitis in maledictionem et in opprobrium cunctis gentibus terræ ?

44:8 In that you provoke me to wrath with the works of your hands, by sacrificing to other gods in the land of Egypt, into which you are come to dwell there: and that you should perish, and be a curse, and a reproach to all the nations of the earth?

44:9 Numquid obliti estis mala patrum vestrorum, et mala regum Juda, et mala uxorum ejus, et mala vestra, et mala uxorum vestrarum, quæ fecerunt in terra Juda, et in regionibus Jerusalem ?

44:9 Have you forgotten the evils of your fathers, and the evils of the kings of Juda, and the evils of their wives, and your evils, and the evils of your wives, that they have done in the land of Juda, and in the streets of Jerusalem?

44:10 Non sunt mundati usque ad diem hanc : et non timuerunt, et non ambulaverunt in lege Domini, et in præceptis meis quæ dedi coram vobis et coram patribus vestris.

44:10 They are not cleansed even to this day: neither have they feared, nor walked in the law of the Lord, nor in my commandments, which I set before you and your fathers.

44:11 Ideo hæc dicit Dominus exercituum, Deus Israël : Ecce ego ponam faciem meam in vobis in malum : et disperdam omnem Judam.

44:11 Therefore thus saith the Lord of hosts the God of Israel: Behold I will set my face upon you for evil: and I will destroy all Juda.

44:12 Et assumam reliquias Judæ, qui posuerunt facies suas ut ingrederentur terram Ægypti, et habitarent ibi, et consumentur omnes in terra Ægypti : cadent in gladio, et in fame, et consumentur a minimo usque ad maximum : in gladio et in fame morientur, et erunt in jusjurandum, et in miraculum, et in maledictionem, et in opprobrium.

44:12 And I will take the remnant of Juda that have set their faces to go into the land of Egypt, and to dwell there; and they shall be all consumed in the land of Egypt: they shall fall by the sword, and by the famine: and they shall be consumed from the least even to the greatest, by the sword, and by the famine shall they die: and they shall be for an execration, and for a wonder, and for a curse, and for a reproach.

44:13 Et visitabo super habitatores terræ Ægypti sicut visitavi super Jerusalem, in gladio, et fame, et peste :

44:13 And I will visit them that dwell in the land of Egypt, as I have visited Jerusalem by the sword, and by famine and by pestilence.

44:14 et non erit qui effugiat, et sit residuus de reliquiis Judæorum qui vadunt ut peregrinentur in terra Ægypti, et revertantur in terram Juda, ad quam ipsi elevant animas suas ut revertantur, et habitent ibi : non revertentur, nisi qui fugerint.

44:14 And there shall be none that shall escape, and remain of the remnant of the Jews that are gone to sojourn in the land of Egypt: and that shall return into the land of Juda, to which they have a desire to return to dwell there: there shall none return but they that shall flee.

44:15 Responderunt autem Jeremiæ omnes viri scientes quod sacrificarent uxores eorum diis alienis, et universæ mulieres quarum stabat multitudo grandis, et omnis populus habitantium in terra Ægypti in Phatures, dicentes :

44:15 Then all the men that knew that their wives sacrificed to other gods: and all the women of whom there stood by a great multitude, and all the people of them that dwelt in the land of Egypt in Phatures, answered Jeremiah, saying:

44:16 Sermonem quem locutus es ad nos in nomine Domini, non audiemus ex te :

44:16 As for the word which thou hast spoken to us in the name of the Lord, we will not hearken to thee:

44:17 sed facientes faciemus omne verbum quod egredietur de ore nostro, ut sacrificemus reginæ cæli, et libemus ei libamina, sicut fecimus nos et patres nostri, reges nostri et principes nostri, in urbibus Juda, et in plateis Jerusalem : et saturati sumus panibus, et bene nobis erat, malumque non vidimus.

44:17 But we will certainly do every word that shall proceed out of our own mouth, to sacrifice to the queen of heaven, and to pour out drink offerings to her, as we and our fathers have done, our kings, and our princes in the cities of Juda, and in the streets of Jerusalem: and we were filled with bread, and it was well with us, and we saw no evil.

44:18 Ex eo autem tempore quo cessavimus sacrificare reginæ cæli, et libare ei libamina, indigemus omnibus, et gladio et fame consumpti sumus.

44:18 But since we left off to offer sacrifice to the queen of heaven, and to pour out frank offerings to her, we have wanted all things, and have been consumed by the sword, and by famine.

44:19 Quod si nos sacrificamus reginæ cæli, et libamus ei libamina, numquid sine viris nostris fecimus ei placentas ad colendum eam, et libandum ei libamina ?

44:19 And if we offer sacrifice to the queen of heaven, and pour out drink offerings to her: did we make cakes to worship her, to pour out drink offerings to her, without our husbands?

44:20 Et dixit Jeremias ad omnem populum, adversum viros, et adversum mulieres, et adversum universam plebem, qui responderant ei verbum, dicens :

44:20 And Jeremiah spoke to all the people, to the men, and to the women, and to all the people which had given him that answer, saying:

44:21 Numquid non sacrificium quod sacrificastis in civitatibus Juda, et in plateis Jerusalem, vos et patres vestri, reges vestri, et principes vestri, et populus terræ, horum recordatus est Dominus, et ascendit super cor ejus ?

44:21 Was it not the sacrifice that you offered in the cities of Juda, and in the streets of Jerusalem, you and your fathers, your kings, and your princes, and the people of the land, which the Lord hath remembered, and hath it not entered into his heart?

44:22 Et non poterat Dominus ultra portare propter malitiam studiorum vestrorum, et propter abominationes quas fecistis : et facta est terra vestra in desolationem, et in stuporem, et in maledictum, eo quod non sit habitator, sicut est dies hæc.

44:22 So that the Lord could no longer bear, because of the evil of your doings, and because of the abominations which you have committed: therefore your land is become a desolation, and an astonishment, and a curse, without an inhabitant, as at this day.

44:23 Propterea quod sacrificaveritis idolis, et peccaveritis Domino, et non audieritis vocem Domini, et in lege, et in præceptis, et in testimoniis ejus non ambulaveritis, idcirco evenerunt vobis mala hæc, sicut est dies hæc.

44:23 Because you have sacrificed to idols, and have sinned against the Lord: and have not obeyed the voice of the Lord, and have not walked in his law, and in his commandments, and in his testimonies: therefore are these evils come upon you, as at this day.

44:24 Dixit autem Jeremias ad omnem populum, et ad universas mulieres : Audite verbum Domini, omnis Juda qui estis in terra Ægypti.

44:24 And Jeremiah said to all the people and to all the women: Hear ye the word of the Lord, all Juda, you that dwell in the land of Egypt:

44:25 Hæc inquit Dominus exercituum, Deus Israël, dicens : Vos et uxores vestræ locuti estis ore vestro, et manibus vestris implestis, dicentes : Faciamus vota nostra quæ vovimus, ut sacrificemus reginæ cæli, et libemus ei libamina. Implestis vota vestra, et opere perpetrastis ea.

44:25 Thus saith the Lord of hosts the God of Israel, saying: You and your wives have spoken with your mouth, and fulfilled with your hands, saying: Let us perform our vows which we have made, to offer sacrifice to the queen of heaven, and to pour out drink offerings to her: you have fulfilled your vows, and have performed them indeed.

44:26 Ideo audite verbum Domini, omnis Juda qui habitatis in terra Ægypti : Ecce ego juravi in nomine meo magno, ait Dominus, quia nequaquam ultra vocabitur nomen meum ex ore omnis viri Judæi, dicentis : Vivit Dominus Deus, in omni terra Ægypti.

44:26 Therefore hear ye the word of the Lord, all Juda, you that dwell in the land of Egypt: Behold I have sworn by my great name, saith the Lord: that my name shall no more be named in the mouth of any man of Juda, in the land of Egypt, saying: The Lord God liveth.

44:27 Ecce ego vigilabo super eos in malum, et non in bonum : et consumentur omnes viri Juda qui sunt in terra Ægypti gladio et fame, donec penitus consumantur.

44:27 Behold I will watch over them for evil, and not for good: and all the men of Juda that are in the land of Egypt, shall be consumed, by the sword, and by famine, till there be an end of them.

44:28 Et qui fugerint gladium, revertentur de terra Ægypti in terram Juda viri pauci : et scient omnes reliquiæ Juda, ingredientium terram Ægypti ut habitent ibi, cujus sermo compleatur, meus an illorum.

44:28 And a few men that shall flee from the sword, shall return out of the land of Egypt into the land of Juda: and all the remnant of Juda that are gone into the land of Egypt to dwell there, shall know whose word shall stand, mine, or theirs.

44:29 Et hoc vobis signum, ait Dominus, quod visitem ego super vos in loco isto, ut sciatis quia vere complebuntur sermones mei contra vos in malum :

44:29 And this shall be a sign to you, saith the Lord, that I will punish you in this place: that you may know that my words shall be accomplished indeed against you for evil.

44:30 hæc dicit Dominus : Ecce ego tradam Pharaonem Ephree regem Ægypti in manu inimicorum ejus, et in manu quærentium animam illius, sicut tradidi Sedeciam regem Juda in manu Nabuchodonosor regis Babylonis inimici sui, et quærentis animam ejus.

44:30 Thus saith the Lord: Behold I will deliver Pharao Nechao king of Egypt into the hand of his enemies, and into the hand of them that seek his life: as I delivered Sedecias king of Juda into the land of Nabuchodonosor the king of Babylon his enemy, and that sought his life.

Chapter 45

45:1 Verbum quod locutus est Jeremias propheta ad Baruch filium Neriæ, cum scripsisset verba hæc in libro ex ore Jeremiæ, anno quarto Joakim filii Josiæ regis Juda, dicens :

45:1 The word that Jeremiah the prophet spoke to Baruch the son of Nerias, when he had written these words in a book, out of the mouth of Jeremiah, in the fourth year of Joakim the son of Josias king of Juda, saying:

45:2 Hæc dicit Dominus Deus Israël ad te, Baruch :

45:2 Thus saith the Lord the God of Israel to thee, Baruch:

45:3 Dixisti : Væ misero mihi ! quoniam addidit Dominus dolorem dolori meo : laboravi in gemitu meo, et requiem non inveni.

45:3 Thou hast said: Woe is me, wretch that I am, for the Lord hath added sorrow to my sorrow: I am wearied with my groans, and I find no rest.

45:4 Hæc dicit Dominus : Sic dices ad eum : Ecce quos ædificavi, ego destruo, et quos plantavi, ego evello, et universam terram hanc :

45:4 Thus saith the Lord: Thus shalt thou say to him: Behold, them whom I have built, I do destroy: and them whom I have planted, I do pluck up, and all this land.

45:5 et tu quæris tibi grandia ? noli quærere, quia ecce ego adducam malum super omnem carnem, ait Dominus, et dabo tibi animam tuam in salutem in omnibus locis ad quæcumque perrexeris.

45:5 And dost thou seek great things for thyself? Seek not: for behold I will bring evil upon all flesh, saith the Lord! but I will give thee thy life, and save thee in all places whithersoever thou shalt go.

Chapter 46

46:1 Quod factum est verbum Domini ad Jeremiam prophetam contra gentes.

46:1 The word of the Lord that came to Jeremiah the prophet against the Gentiles,

46:2 Ad Ægyptum, adversum exercitum Pharaonis Nechao regis Ægypti, qui erat juxta fluvium Euphraten in Charcamis, quem percussit Nabuchodonosor rex Babylonis, in quarto anno Joakim filii Josiæ regis Juda.

46:2 Against Egypt, against the army of Pharao Nechao king of Egypt, which was by the river Euphrates in Charcamis, whom Nabuchodonosor the king of Babylon defeated, in the fourth year of Joakim the son of Josias king of Juda.

46:3 Præparate scutum et clypeum, et procedite ad bellum.

46:3 Prepare ye the shield and buckler, and go forth to battle.

46:4 Jungite equos, et ascendite, equites : state in galeis, polite lanceas, induite vos loricis.

46:4 Harness the horses, and get up, ye horsemen: stand forth with helmets, furbish the spears, put on coats of mail.

46:5 Quid igitur ? vidi ipsos pavidos, et terga vertentes, fortes eorum cæsos : fugerunt conciti, nec respexerunt : terror undique, ait Dominus.

46:5 What then? I have seen them dismayed, and turning their backs, their valiant ones slain: they fled apace, and they looked not back: terror was round about, saith the Lord.

46:6 Non fugiat velox, nec salvari se putet fortis : ad aquilonem juxta flumen Euphraten victi sunt, et ruerunt.

46:6 Let not the swift flee away, nor the strong think to escape: they are overthrown, and fallen down, towards the north by the river Euphrates.

46:7 Quis est iste, qui quasi flumen ascendit, et veluti fluviorum intumescunt gurgites ejus ?

46:7 Who is this that cometh up as a flood: and his streams swell like those of rivers?

46:8 Ægyptus fluminis instar ascendit, et velut flumina movebuntur fluctus ejus, et dicet : Ascendens operiam terram : perdam civitatem, et habitatores ejus.

46:8 Egypt riseth up like a flood, and the waves thereof shall be moved as rivers, and he shall say: I will go up and will cover the earth: I will destroy the city, and its inhabitants.

46:9 Ascendite equos, et exsultate in curribus, et procedant fortes, Æthiopia et Libyes tenentes scutum, et Lydii arripientes et jacientes sagittas.

46:9 Get ye up on horses, and glory in chariots, and let the valiant men come forth, the Ethiopians, and the Libyans that hold the shield, and the Lydians that take, and shoot arrows.

46:10 Dies autem ille Domini Dei exercituum dies ultionis, ut sumat vindictam de inimicis suis : devorabit gladius, et saturabitur, et inebriabitur sanguine eorum : victima enim Domini Dei exercituum in terra aquilonis juxta flumen Euphraten.

46:10 For this is the day of the Lord the God of hosts, a day of vengeance, that he may revenge himself of his enemies: the sword shall devour, and shall be filled, and shall be drunk with their blood: for there is a sacrifice of the Lord God of hosts in the north country, by the river Euphrates.

46:11 Ascende in Galaad, et tolle resinam, virgo filia Ægypti : frustra multiplicas medicamina : sanitas non erit tibi.

46:11 Go up into Galaad, and take balm, O virgin daughter of Egypt: in vain dost thou multiply medicines, there shall be no cure for thee.

46:12 Audierunt gentes ignominiam tuam, et ululatus tuus replevit terram : quia fortis impegit in fortem, et ambo pariter conciderunt.

46:12 The nations have heard of thy disgrace, and thy howling hath filled the land: for the strong hath stumbled against the strong, and both are fallen together.

46:13 Verbum quod locutus est Dominus ad Jeremiam prophetam, super eo quod venturus esset Nabuchodonosor rex Babylonis, et percussurus terram Ægypti :

46:13 The word that the Lord spoke to Jeremiah the prophet, how Nabuchodonosor king of Babylon should come and strike the land of Egypt:

46:14 Annuntiate Ægypto, et auditum facite in Magdalo, et resonet in Memphis, et in Taphnis : dicite : Sta, et præpara te, quia devorabit gladius ea quæ per circuitum tuum sunt.

46:14 Declare ye to Egypt, and publish it in Magdal, and let it be known in Memphis, and in Taphnis: say ye: Stand up, and prepare thyself: for the sword shall devour all round about thee.

46:15 Quare computruit fortis tuus ? non stetit, quoniam Dominus subvertit eum.

46:15 Why are thy valiant men come to nothing? they stood not: because the Lord hath overthrown them.

46:16 Multiplicavit ruentes, ceciditque vir ad proximum suum, et dicent : Surge, et revertamur ad populum nostrum, et ad terram nativitatis nostræ, a facie gladii columbæ.

46:16 He hath multiplied them that fall, and one hath fallen upon another, and they shall say: Arise, and let us return to our own people, and to the land of our nativity, from the sword of the dove.

46:17 Vocate nomen Pharaonis regis Ægypti : tumultum adduxit tempus.

46:17 Call ye the name of Pharao king of Egypt, a tumult time hath brought.

46:18 Vivo ego, inquit Rex (Dominus exercituum nomen ejus), quoniam sicut Thabor in montibus, et sicut Carmelus in mari, veniet.

46:18 As I live, saith the King, (whose name is the Lord of hosts,) as Thabor is among the mountains, and as Carmel by the sea, so shall he come.

46:19 Vasa transmigrationis fac tibi, habitatrix filia Ægypti : quia Memphis in solitudinem erit, et deseretur, et inhabitabilis erit.

46:19 Furnish thyself to go into captivity, thou daughter inhabitant of Egypt: for Memphis shall be made desolate, and shall be forsaken and uninhabited.

46:20 Vitula elegans atque formosa Ægyptus, stimulator ab aquilone veniet ei.

46:20 Egypt is like a fair and beautiful heifer: there shall come from the north one that shall goad her.

46:21 Mercenarii quoque ejus, qui versabantur in medio ejus quasi vituli saginati, versi sunt, et fugerunt simul, nec stare potuerunt : quia dies interfectionis eorum venit super eos, tempus visitationis eorum.

46:21 Her hirelings also that lived in the midst of her, like fatted calves are turned back, and are fled away together, and they could not stand, for the day of their slaughter is come upon them, the time of their visitation.

46:22 Vox ejus quasi æris sonabit : quoniam cum exercitu properabunt, et cum securibus venient ei quasi cædentes ligna.

46:22 Her voice shall sound like brass, for they shall hasten with an army, and with axes they shall come against her, as hewers of wood.

46:23 Succiderunt saltum ejus, ait Dominus, qui supputari non potest : multiplicati sunt super locustas, et non est eis numerus.

46:23 They have cut down her forest, saith the Lord, which cannot be counted: they are multiplied above locusts, and are without number.

46:24 Confusa est filia Ægypti, et tradita in manu populi aquilonis.

46:24 The daughter of Egypt is confounded, and delivered into the hand of the people of the north.

46:25 Dixit Dominus exercituum, Deus Israël : Ecce ego visitabo super tumultum Alexandriæ, et super Pharaonem, et super Ægyptum, et super deos ejus, et super reges ejus, et super Pharaonem, et super eos qui confidunt in eo :

46:25 The Lord of hosts the God of Israel hath said: Behold I will visit upon the tumult of Alexandria, and upon Pharao, and upon Egypt, and upon her gods, and upon her kings, and upon Pharao, and upon them that trust in him.

46:26 et dabo eos in manu quærentium animam eorum, et in manu Nabuchodonosor regis Babylonis, et in manu servorum ejus : et post hæc habitabitur sicut diebus pristinis, ait Dominus.

46:26 And I will deliver them into the hand of them that seek their lives, and into the hand of Nabuchodonosor king of Babylon, and into the hand of his servants: and afterwards it shall be inhabited, as in the days of old, saith the Lord.

46:27 Et tu ne timeas, serve meus Jacob, et ne paveas, Israël : quia ecce ego salvum te faciam de longinquo, et semen tuum de terra captivitatis tuæ : et revertetur Jacob, et requiescet, et prosperabitur, et non erit qui exterreat eum.

46:27 And thou my servant Jacob, fear not and be not thou dismayed, O Israel: for behold I will save thee from afar off, and thy seed out of the land of thy captivity: and Jacob shall return and be at rest, and prosper: and there shall be none to terrify him.

46:28 Et tu noli timere, serve meus Jacob, ait Dominus, quia tecum ego sum : quia ego consumam cunctas gentes ad quas ejeci te, te vero non consumam : sed castigabo te in judicio, nec quasi innocenti parcam tibi.

46:28 And thou, my servant Jacob, fear not, saith the Lord: because I am with thee, for I will consume all the nations to which I have cast thee out: but thee I will not consume, but I will correct thee in judgment, neither will I spare thee as if thou wert innocent.

Chapter 47

47:1 Quod factum est verbum Domini ad Jeremiam prophetam contra Palæstinos, antequam percuteret Pharao Gazam.

47:1 The word of the Lord that came to Jeremiah the prophet against the people of Palestine, before Pharao took Gaza.

47:2 Hæc dicit Dominus : Ecce aquæ ascendunt ab aquilone, et erunt quasi torrens inundans, et operient terram et plenitudinem ejus, urbem et habitatores ejus. Clamabunt homines, et ululabunt omnes habitatores terræ,

47:2 Thus saith the Lord: Behold there come up waters out of the north, and they shall be as an overflowing torrent, and they shall cover the land, and all that is therein, the city and the inhabitants thereof: then the men shall cry, and all the inhabitants of the land shall howl,

47:3 a strepitu pompæ armorum, et bellatorum ejus, a commotione quadrigarum ejus, et multitudine rotarum illius. Non respexerunt patres filios manibus dissolutis,

47:3 At the noise of the marching of arms, and of his soldiers, at the rushing of his chariots, and the multitude of his wheels. The fathers have not looked back to the children, for feebleness of hands,

47:4 pro adventu diei in quo vastabuntur omnes Philisthiim, et dissipabitur Tyrus et Sidon cum omnibus reliquis auxiliis suis : depopulatus est enim Dominus Palæstinos, reliquias insulæ Cappadociæ.

47:4 Because of the coming of the day, in which all the Philistines shall be laid waste, and Tyre and Sidon shall be destroyed, with all the rest of their helpers. For the Lord hath wasted the Philistines, the remnant of the isle of Cappadocia.

47:5 Venit calvitium super Gazam ; conticuit Ascalon, et reliquiæ vallis earum : usquequo concideris ?

47:5 Baldness is come upon Gaza: Ascalon hath held her peace with the remnant of their valley: how long shalt thou cut thyself?

47:6 O mucro Domini, usquequo non quiesces ? ingredere in vaginam tuam, refrigerare, et sile.

47:6 O thou sword of the Lord, how long wilt thou not be quiet? Go into thy scabbard, rest, and be still.

47:7 Quomodo quiescet, cum Dominus præceperit ei adversus Ascalonem, et adversus maritimas ejus regiones, ibique condixerit illi ?

47:7 How shall it be quiet, when the Lord hath given it a charge against Ascalon, and against the countries thereof by the sea side, and there hath made an appointment for it?

Chapter 48

48:1 Ad Moab. Hæc dicit Dominus exercituum, Deus Israël : Væ super Nabo, quoniam vastata est, et confusa ! capta est Cariathaim, confusa est fortis, et tremuit.

48:1 Against Moab thus saith the Lord of hosts the God of Israel: Woe to Nabo, for it is laid waste, and confounded: Cariathaim is taken: the strong city is confounded and hath trembled.

48:2 Non est ultra exsultatio in Moab contra Hesebon : cogitaverunt malum : Venite, et disperdamus eam de gente. Ergo silens conticesces, sequeturque te gladius.

48:2 There is no more rejoicing in Moab over Hesebon: they have devised evil. Come, and let us cut it off from being a nation. Therefore shalt thou in silence hold thy peace, and the sword shall follow thee.

48:3 Vox clamoris de Oronaim, vastitas et contritio magna.

48:3 A voice of crying from Oronaim: waste, and great destruction.

48:4 Contrita est Moab : annuntiate clamorem parvulis ejus.

48:4 Moab is destroyed: proclaim a cry for her little ones.

48:5 Per ascensum enim Luith plorans ascendet in fletu, quoniam in descensu Oronaim hostes ululatum contritionis audierunt.

48:5 For by the ascent of Luith shall the mourner go up with weeping: for in the descent of Oronaim the enemies have heard a howling of destruction.

48:6 Fugite, salvate animas vestras, et eritis quasi myricæ in deserto :

48:6 Flee, save your lives: and be as heath in the wilderness.

48:7 pro eo enim quod habuisti fiduciam in munitionibus tuis et in thesauris tuis, tu quoque capieris : et ibit Chamos in transmigrationem, sacerdotes ejus et principes ejus simul.

48:7 For because thou hast trusted in thy bulwarks, and in thy treasures, thou also shalt be taken: and Chamos shall go into captivity, his priests, and his princes together.

48:8 Et veniet prædo ad omnem urbem, et urbs nulla salvabitur : et peribunt valles, et dissipabuntur campestria, quoniam dixit Dominus :

48:8 And the spoiler shall come upon every city, and no city shall escape: and the valleys shall perish, and the plains shall be destroyed, for the Lord hath spoken:

48:9 Date florem Moab, quia florens egredietur : et civitates ejus desertæ erunt, et inhabitabiles.

48:9 Give a flower to Moab, for in its flower it shall go out: and the cities thereof shall be desolate, and uninhabited.

48:10 Maledictus qui facit opus Domini fraudulenter, et maledictus qui prohibet gladium suum a sanguine.

48:10 Cursed be he that doth the work of the Lord deceitfully: and cursed be he that withholdeth his sword from blood.

48:11 Fertilis fuit Moab ab adolescentia sua, et requievit in fæcibus suis : nec transfusus est de vase in vas, et in transmigrationem non abiit : idcirco permansit gustus ejus in eo, et odor ejus non est immutatus.

48:11 Moab hath been fruitful from his youth, and hath rested upon his lees: and hath not been poured out from vessel to vessel, nor hath gone into captivity: therefore his taste hath remained in him, and his scent is not changed.

48:12 Propterea ecce dies veniunt, dicit Dominus, et mittam ei ordinatores et stratores laguncularum : et sternent eum, et vasa ejus exhaurient, et lagunculas eorum collident.

48:12 Therefore behold the days come, saith the Lord, and I will send him men that shall order and overturn his bottles, and they shall cast him down, and shall empty his vessels, and break their bottles one against another.

48:13 Et confundetur Moab a Chamos sicut confusa est domus Israël a Bethel, in qua habebat fiduciam.

48:13 And Moab shall be ashamed of Chamos, as the house of Israel was ashamed of Bethel, in which they trusted.

48:14 Quomodo dicitis : Fortes sumus, et viri robusti ad præliandum ?

48:14 How do you say: We are valiant and stout men in battle?

48:15 Vastata est Moab, et civitates illius succiderunt, et electi juvenes ejus descenderunt in occisionem, ait Rex : Dominus exercituum nomen ejus.

48:15 Moab is laid waste, and they have cast down her cities: and her choice young men are gone down to the slaughter: saith the king, whose name is the Lord of hosts.

48:16 Prope est interitus Moab ut veniat, et malum ejus velociter accurret nimis.

48:16 The destruction of Moab is near to come: the calamity thereof shall come on exceeding swiftly.

48:17 Consolamini eum, omnes qui estis in circuitu ejus : et universi qui scitis nomen ejus, dicite : Quomodo confracta est virga fortis, baculus gloriosus ?

48:17 Comfort him, all you that are round about him, and all you that know his name, say: How is the strong staff broken, the beautiful rod?

48:18 Descende de gloria, et sede in siti, habitatio filiæ Dibon, quoniam vastator Moab ascendit ad te : dissipavit munitiones tuas.

48:18 Come down from thy glory, and sit in thirst, O dwelling of the daughter of Dibon: because the spoiler of Moab is come up to thee, he hath destroyed thy bulwarks.

48:19 In via sta, et prospice, habitatio Aroër : interroga fugientem, et ei qui evasit dic : Quid accidit ?

48:19 Stand in the way, and look out, O habitation of Aroer: inquire of him that fleeth: and say to him that hath escaped: What is done?

48:20 Confusus est Moab, quoniam victus est. Ululate, et clamate : annuntiate in Arnon, quoniam vastata est Moab,

48:20 Moab is confounded, because he is overthrown: howl ye, and cry, tell ye it in Arnon, that Moab is wasted.

48:21 et judicium venit ad terram campestrem, super Helon, et super Jasa, et super Mephaath,

48:21 And judgment is come upon the plain country: upon Helon, and upon Jasa, and upon Mephaath.

48:22 et super Dibon, et super Nabo, et super domum Deblathaim,

48:22 And upon Dibon, and upon Nabo, and upon the house of Deblathaim,

48:23 et super Cariathaim, et super Bethgamul, et super Bethmaon,

48:23 And upon Cariathaim, and upon Bethgamul, and upon Bethmaon,

48:24 et super Carioth, et super Bosra, et super omnes civitates terræ Moab, quæ longe et quæ prope sunt.

48:24 And upon Carioth, and upon Bosra: and upon all the cities of the land of Moab, far or near.

48:25 Abscissum est cornu Moab, et brachium ejus contritum est, ait Dominus.

48:25 The horn of Moab is cut off, and his arm is broken, saith the Lord.

48:26 Inebriate eum, quoniam contra Dominum erectus est : et allidet manum Moab in vomitu suo, et erit in derisum etiam ipse.

48:26 Make him drunk, because he lifted up himself against the Lord: and Moab shall dash his hand in his own vomit, and he also shall be in derision.

48:27 Fuit enim in derisum tibi Israël : quasi inter fures reperisses eum : propter verba ergo tua quæ adversum illum locutus es, captivus duceris.

48:27 For Israel hath been a derision unto them: as though thou hadst found him amongst thieves: for thy words therefore, which thou hast spoken against him, thou shalt be led away captive.

48:28 Relinquite civitates, et habitate in petra, habitatores Moab : et estote quasi columba nidificans in summo ore foraminis.

48:28 Leave the cities, and dwell in the rock, you that dwell in Moab: and be ye like the dove that maketh her nest in the mouth of the hole in the highest place.

48:29 Audivimus superbiam Moab : superbus est valde : sublimitatem ejus, et arrogantiam, et superbiam, et altitudinem cordis ejus.

48:29 We have heard the pride of Moab, he is exceeding proud: his haughtiness, and his arrogancy, and his pride, and the loftiness of his heart.

48:30 Ego scio, ait Dominus, jactantiam ejus, et quod non sit juxta eam virtus ejus, nec juxta quod poterat conata sit facere.

48:30 I know, saith the Lord, his boasting, and that the strength thereof is not according to it, neither hath it endeavoured to do according as it was able.

48:31 Ideo super Moab ejulabo, et ad Moab universam clamabo, ad viros muri fictilis lamentantes :

48:31 Therefore will I lament for Moab, and I will cry out to all Moab, for the men of the brick wall that mourn.

48:32 de planctu Jazer plorabo tibi, vinea Sabama. Propagines tuæ transierunt mare ; usque ad mare Jazer pervenerunt : super messem tuam et vindemiam tuam prædo irruit.

48:32 O vineyard of Sabama, I will weep for thee, with the mourning of Jazer: thy branches are gone over the sea, they are come even to the sea of Jazer: the robber hath rushed in upon thy harvest and thy vintage.

48:33 Ablata est lætitia et exsultatio de Carmelo et de terra Moab, et vinum de torcularibus sustuli : nequaquam calcator uvæ solitum celeuma cantabit.

48:33 Joy and gladness is taken away from Carmel, and from the land of Moab, and I have taken away the wine out of the presses: the treader of the grapes shall not sing the accustomed cheerful tune.

48:34 De clamore Hesebon usque Eleale et Jasa, dederunt vocem suam ; a Segor usque ad Oronaim, vitula conternante : aquæ quoque Nemrim pessimæ erunt.

48:34 From the cry of Hesebon even to Eleale, and to Jasa, they have uttered their voice: from Segor to Oronaim, as a heifer of three years old: the waters also of Nemrim shall be very bad.

48:35 Et auferam de Moab, ait Dominus, offerentem in excelsis, et sacrificantem diis ejus.

48:35 And I will take away from Moab, saith the Lord, him that offereth in the high places, and that sacrificeth to his gods.

48:36 Propterea cor meum ad Moab quasi tibiæ resonabit, et cor meum ad viros muri fictilis dabit sonitum tibiarum : quia plus fecit quam potuit, idcirco perierunt.

48:36 Therefore my heart shall sound for Moab like pipes and my heart shall sound like pipes for the men of the brick wall: because he hath done more than he could, therefore they have perished.

48:37 Omne enim caput calvitium, et omnis barba rasa erit : in cunctis manibus colligatio, et super omne dorsum cilicium :

48:37 For every head shall be bald, and every beard shall be shaven: all hands shall be tied together, and upon every back there shall be haircloth.

48:38 super omnia tecta Moab, et in plateis ejus, omnis planctus : quoniam contrivi Moab sicut vas inutile, ait Dominus.

48:38 Upon all the housetops of Moab, and in the streets thereof general mourning: because I have broken Moab as an useless vessel, saith the Lord.

48:39 Quomodo victa est, et ululaverunt ? quomodo dejecit cervicem Moab, et confusus est ? eritque Moab in derisum, et in exemplum omnibus in circuitu suo.

48:39 How is it overthrown, and they have howled! How hath Moab bowed down the neck, and is confounded! And Moab shall be a derision, and an example to all round about him.

48:40 Hæc dicit Dominus : Ecce quasi aquila volabit, et extendet alas suas ad Moab.

48:40 Thus saith the Lord: Behold he shall fly as an eagle, and shall stretch forth his wings to Moab.

48:41 Capta est Carioth, et munitiones comprehensæ sunt : et erit cor fortium Moab in die illa sicut cor mulieris parturientis,

48:41 Carioth is taken, and the strongholds are won: and the heart of the valiant men of Moab in that day shall be as the heart of a woman in labour.

48:42 et cessabit Moab esse populus, quoniam contra Dominum gloriatus est.

48:42 And Moab shall cease to be a people: because he hath gloried against the Lord.

48:43 Pavor, et fovea, et laqueus super te, o habitator Moab, dicit Dominus.

48:43 Fear, and the pit, and the snare come upon thee, O inhabitant of Moab, saith the Lord.

48:44 Qui fugerit a facie pavoris cadet in foveam, et qui conscenderit de fovea capietur laqueo : adducam enim super Moab annum visitationis eorum, ait Dominus.

48:44 He that shall flee from the fear, shall fall into the pit: and he that shall get up out of the pit, shall be taken in the snare: for I will bring upon Moab the year of their visitation, saith the Lord.

48:45 In umbra Hesebon steterunt de laqueo fugientes, quia ignis egressus est de Hesebon, et flamma de medio Seon : et devorabit partem Moab, et verticem filiorum tumultus.

48:45 They that fled from the snare stood in the shadow of Hesebon: but there came a fire out of Hesebon, and a flame out of the midst of Seon, and it shall devour part of Moab, and the crown of the head of the children of tumult.

48:46 Væ tibi, Moab : periisti, popule Chamos, quia comprehensi sunt filii tui et filiæ tuæ in captivitatem.

48:46 Woe to thee, Moab, thou hast persisted, O people of Chamos: for thy sons, and thy daughters are taken captives.

48:47 Et convertam captivitatem Moab in novissimis diebus, ait Dominus. Hucusque judicia Moab.

48:47 And I will bring back the captivity of Moab in the last days, saith the Lord. Hitherto the judgments of Moab.

Chapter 49

49:1 Ad filios Ammon. Hæc dicit Dominus : Numquid non filii sunt Israël, aut hæres non est ei ? cur igitur hæreditate possedit Melchom Gad, et populus ejus in urbibus ejus habitavit ?

49:1 Against the children of Ammon. Thus saith the Lord: Hath Israel no sons? or hath he no heir? Why then hath Melchom inherited Gad: and his people dwelt in his cities?

49:2 Ideo ecce dies veniunt, dicit Dominus, et auditum faciam super Rabbath filiorum Ammon fremitum prælii, et erit in tumultum dissipata, filiæque ejus igni succendentur, et possidebit Israël possessores suos, ait Dominus.

49:2 Therefore behold the days come, saith the Lord, and I will cause the noise of war to be heard in Rabbath of the children of Ammon, and it shall be destroyed into a heap, and her daughters shall be burnt with fire, and Israel shall possess them that have possessed him, saith the Lord.

49:3 Ulula, Hesebon, quoniam vastata est Hai ; clamate, filiæ Rabbath : accingite vos ciliciis, plangite et circuite per sepes, quoniam Melchom in transmigrationem ducetur, sacerdotes ejus et principes ejus simul.

49:3 Howl, O Hesebon, for Hai is wasted. Cry, ye daughters of Rabbath, gird yourselves with haircloth: mourn and go about by the hedges: for Melchom shall be carried into captivity, his priests, and his princes together.

49:4 Quid gloriaris in vallibus ? defluxit vallis tua, filia delicata, quæ confidebas in thesauris tuis, et dicebas : Quis veniet ad me ?

49:4 Why gloriest thou in the valleys? thy valley hath flowed away, O delicate daughter, that hast trusted in thy treasures, and hast said: Who shall come to me?

49:5 Ecce ego inducam super te terrorem, ait Dominus Deus exercituum, ab omnibus qui sunt in circuitu tuo : et dispergemini singuli a conspectu vestro, nec erit qui congreget fugientes.

49:5 Behold I will bring a fear upon thee, saith the Lord God of hosts, from all that are round about thee: and you shall be scattered every one out of one another's sight, neither shall there be any to gather together them that flee.

49:6 Et post hæc reverti faciam captivos filiorum Ammon, ait Dominus.

49:6 And afterwards I will cause the captives of the children of Ammon to return, saith the Lord.

49:7 Ad Idumæam. Hæc dicit Dominus exercituum : Numquid non ultra est sapientia in Theman ? periit consilium a filiis ; inutilis facta est sapientia eorum.

49:7 Against Edom. Thus saith the Lord of hosts: Is wisdom no more in Theman? counsel is perished from her children: their wisdom is become unprofitable.

49:8 Fugite, et terga vertite ; descendite in voraginem, habitatores Dedan : quoniam perditionem Esau adduxi super eum, tempus visitationis ejus.

49:8 Flee and turn your backs, go down into the deep hole, ye inhabitants of Dedan: for I have brought the destruction of Esau upon him, the time of his visitation.

49:9 Si vindemiatores venissent super te, non reliquissent racemum : si fures in nocte rapuissent quod sufficeret sibi.

49:9 If grapegatherers had come to thee, would they not have left a bunch? if thieves in the night, they would have taken what was enough for them.

49:10 Ego vero discooperui Esau : revelavi abscondita ejus, et celari non poterit : vastatum est semen ejus, et fratres ejus, et vicini ejus, et non erit.

49:10 But I have made Esau bare, I have revealed his secrets, and he cannot be hid: his seed is laid waste, and his brethren, and his neighbours, and he shall not be.

49:11 Relinque pupillos tuos : ego faciam eos vivere : et viduæ tuæ in me sperabunt.

49:11 Leave thy fatherless children: I will make them live: and thy widows shall hope in me.

49:12 Quia hæc dicit Dominus : Ecce quibus non erat judicium ut biberent calicem, bibentes bibent : et tu, quasi innocens relinqueris ? non eris innocens, sed bibens bibes.

49:12 For thus saith the Lord: Behold they whose judgment was not to drink of the cup, shall certainly drink: and shalt thou come off as innocent? thou shalt not come off as innocent, but drinking thou shalt drink.

49:13 Quia per memetipsum juravi, dicit Dominus, quod in solitudinem, et in opprobrium, et in desertum, et in maledictionem erit Bosra, et omnes civitates ejus erunt in solitudines sempiternas.

49:13 For I have sworn by myself, saith the Lord, that Bosra shall become a desolation, and a reproach, and a desert, and a curse: and all her cities shall be everlasting wastes.

49:14 Auditum audivi a Domino, et legatus ad gentes missus est : Congregamini, et venite contra eam, et consurgamus in prælium.

49:14 I have heard a rumour from the Lord, and an ambassador is sent to the nations: Gather yourselves together, and come against her, and let us rise up to battle.

49:15 Ecce enim parvulum dedi te in gentibus, contemptibilem inter homines.

49:15 For behold I have made thee a little one among the nations, despicable among men.

49:16 Arrogantia tua decepit te, et superbia cordis tui, qui habitas in cavernis petræ, et apprehendere niteris altitudinem collis : cum exaltaveris quasi aquila nidum tuum, inde detraham te, dicit Dominus.

49:16 Thy arrogancy hath deceived thee, and the pride of thy heart: O thou that dwellest in the clefts of the rock, and endeavourest to lay hold on the height of the hill: but though thou shouldst make thy nest as high as an eagle, I will bring thee down from thence, saith the Lord.

49:17 Et erit Idumæa deserta : omnis qui transibit per eam stupebit, et sibilabit super omnes plagas ejus.

49:17 And Edom shall be desolate: every one that shall pass by it, shall be astonished, and shall hiss at all its plagues.

49:18 Sicut subversa est Sodoma et Gomorrha, et vicinæ ejus, ait Dominus : non habitabit ibi vir, et non incolet eam filius hominis.

49:18 As Sodom was overthrown and Gomorrha, and the neighbours thereof, saith the Lord: there shall not a man dwell there, and there shall no son of man inhabit it.

49:19 Ecce quasi leo ascendet de superbia Jordanis ad pulchritudinem robustam, quia subito currere faciam eum ad illam. Et quis erit electus, quem præponam ei ? quis enim similis mei ? et quis sustinebit me ? et quis est iste pastor, qui resistat vultui meo ?

49:19 Behold one shall come up as a lion from the swelling of the Jordan, against the strong and beautiful: for I will make him run suddenly upon her: and who shall be the chosen one whom I may appoint over her? for who is like to me? and who shall abide me? and who is that shepherd that can withstand my countenance?

49:20 Propterea audite consilium Domini quod iniit de Edom, et cogitationes ejus quas cogitavit de habitatoribus Theman : si non dejecerint eos parvuli gregis, nisi dissipaverint cum eis habitaculum eorum.

49:20 Therefore hear ye the counsel of the Lord, which he hath taken concerning Edom: and his thoughts which he hath thought concerning the inhabitants of Theman: surely the little ones of the flock shall cast them down, of a truth they shall destroy them with their habitation.

49:21 A voce ruinæ eorum commota est terra ; clamor in mari Rubro auditus est vocis ejus.

49:21 The earth is moved at the noise of their fall: the cry of their voice is heard in the Red Sea.

49:22 Ecce quasi aquila ascendet, et avolabit, et expandet alas suas super Bosran : et erit cor fortium Idumææ in die illa quasi cor mulieris parturientis.

49:22 Behold he shall come up as an eagle, and fly: and he shall spread his wings over Bosra: and in that day the heart of the valiant ones of Edom shall be as the heart of a woman in labour.

49:23 Ad Damascum. Confusa est Emath et Arphad, quia auditum pessimum audierunt : turbati sunt in mari ; præ sollicitudine quiescere non potuit.

49:23 Against Damascus. Emath is confounded and Arphad: for they have heard very bad tidings, they are troubled as in the sea: through care they could not rest.

49:24 Dissoluta est Damascus, versa est in fugam : tremor apprehendit eam, angustia et dolores tenuerunt eam quasi parturientem.

49:24 Damascus is undone, she is put to flight, trembling hath seized on her: anguish and sorrows have taken her as a woman in labour.

49:25 Quomodo dereliquerunt civitatem laudabilem, urbem lætitiæ ?

49:25 How have they forsaken the city of renown, the city of joy!

49:26 Ideo cadent juvenes ejus in plateis ejus, et omnes viri prælii conticescent in die illa, ait Dominus exercituum.

49:26 Therefore her young men shall fall in her streets: and all the men of war shall be silent in that day, saith the Lord of hosts.

49:27 Et succendam ignem in muro Damasci, et devorabit mœnia Benadad.

49:27 And I will kindle a fire in the wall of Damascus, and it shall devour the strong holds of Benadad.

49:28 Ad Cedar, et ad regna Asor, quæ percussit Nabuchodonosor rex Babylonis. Hæc dicit Dominus : Surgite, et ascendite ad Cedar, et vastate filios orientis.

49:28 Against Cedar and against the kingdoms of Asor, which Nabuchodonosor king of Babylon destroyed. Thus saith the Lord: Arise, and go ye up to Cedar, and waste the children of the east.

49:29 Tabernacula eorum, et greges eorum capient : pelles eorum, et omnia vasa eorum, et camelos eorum tollent sibi, et vocabunt super eos formidinem in circuitu.

49:29 They shall take their tents, and their flocks: and shall carry off for themselves their curtains, and all their vessels, and their camels: and they shall call fear upon them round about.

49:30 Fugite, abite vehementer, in voraginibus sedete, qui habitatis Asor, ait Dominus : iniit enim contra vos Nabuchodonosor rex Babylonis consilium, et cogitavit adversum vos cogitationes.

49:30 Flee ye, get away speedily, sit in deep holes, you that inhabit Asor, saith the Lord: for Nabuchodonosor king of Babylon hath taken counsel against you, and hath conceived designs against you.

49:31 Consurgite, et ascendite ad gentem quietam, et habitantem confidenter, ait Dominus : non ostia, nec vectes eis : soli habitant.

49:31 Arise, and go up to a nation that is at ease, and that dwelleth securely, saith the Lord: they have neither gates, nor bars: they dwell alone.

49:32 Et erunt cameli eorum in direptionem, et multitudo jumentorum in prædam : et dispergam eos in omnem ventum, qui sunt attonsi in comam, et ex omni confinio eorum adducam interitum super eos, ait Dominus.

49:32 And their camels shall be for a spoil and the multitude of their cattle for a booty, and I will scatter into every wind them that have their hair cut round, and I will bring destruction upon them from all their confines, saith the Lord.

49:33 Et erit Asor in habitaculum draconum, deserta usque in æternum : non manebit ibi vir, nec incolet eam filius hominis.

49:33 And Asor shall be a habitation for dragons, desolate for ever: no man shall abide there, nor son of man inhabit it.

49:34 Quod facum est verbum Domini ad Jeremiam prophetam adversus Ælam, in principio regni Sedeciæ regis Juda, dicens :

49:34 The word of the Lord that came to Jeremiah the prophet against Elam, in the beginning of the reign of Sedecias king of Juda, saying:

49:35 Hæc dicit Dominus exercituum : Ecce ego confringam arcum Ælam, et summam fortitudinem eorum :

49:35 Thus saith the Lord of hosts: Behold I will break the bow of Elam, and their chief strength.

49:36 et inducam super Ælam quatuor ventos a quatuor plagis cæli, et ventilabo eos in omnes ventos istos, et non erit gens ad quam non perveniant profugi Ælam.

49:36 And I will bring upon Elam the four winds from the four quarters of heaven: and I will scatter them into all these winds: and there shall be no nation, to which the fugitives of Elam shall not come.

49:37 Et pavere faciam Ælam coram inimicis suis, et in conspectu quærentium animam eorum : et adducam super eos malum, iram furoris mei, dicit Dominus, et mittam post eos gladium donec consumam eos.

49:37 And I will cause Elam to be afraid before their enemies, and in the sight of them that seek their life: and I will bring evil upon them, my fierce wrath, saith the Lord: and I will send the sword after them, till I consume them.

49:38 Et ponam solium meum in Ælam, et perdam inde reges et principes, ait Dominus.

49:38 And I will set my throne in Elam, and destroy kings and princes from thence, saith the Lord.

49:39 In novissimis autem diebus reverti faciam captivos Ælam, dicit Dominus.

49:39 But in the latter days I will cause the captives of Elam, to return, saith the Lord.

Chapter 50

50:1 Verbum quod locutus est Dominus de Babylone et de terra Chaldæorum, in manu Jeremiæ prophetæ.

50:1 The word that the Lord hath spoken against Babylon, and against the land of the Chaldeans in the hand of Jeremiah the prophet.

50:2 Annuntiate in gentibus, et auditum facite : levate signum, prædicate, et nolite celare : dicite : Capta est Babylon, confusus est Bel, victus est Merodach, confusa sunt sculptilia ejus, superata sunt idola eorum.

50:2 Declare ye among the nations, and publish it, lift up a standard: proclaim, and conceal it not: say: Babylon is taken, Bel is confounded, Merodach is overthrown, their graven things are confounded, their idols are overthrown.

50:3 Quoniam ascendit contra eam gens ab aquilone, quæ ponet terram ejus in solitudinem, et non erit qui habitet in ea ab homine usque ad pecus : et moti sunt, et abierunt.

50:3 For a nation is come up against her out of the north, which shall make her land desolate: and there shall be none to dwell therein, from man even to beast: yea they are removed, and gone away.

50:4 In diebus illis, et in tempore illo, ait Dominus, venient filii Israël ipsi et filii Juda simul : ambulantes et flentes properabunt, et Dominum Deum suum quærent :

50:4 In those days, and at that time, saith the Lord, the children of Israel shall come, they and the children of Juda together: going and weeping they shall make haste, and shall seek the Lord their God.

50:5 in Sion interrogabunt viam, huc facies eorum : venient, et apponentur ad Dominum fœdere sempiterno, quod nulla oblivione delebitur.

50:5 They shall ask the way to Sion, their faces are hitherward. They shall come, and shall be joined to the Lord by an everlasting covenant, which shall never be forgotten.

50:6 Grex perditus factus est populus meus : pastores eorum seduxerunt eos, feceruntque vagari in montibus : de monte in collem transierunt ; obliti sunt cubilis sui.

50:6 My people have been a lost flock, their shepherds have caused them to go astray, and have made them wander in the mountains: they have gone from mountain to hill, they have forgotten their resting place.

50:7 Omnes qui invenerunt comederunt eos, et hostes eorum dixerunt : Non peccavimus : pro eo quod peccaverunt Domino decori justitiæ, et exspectationi patrum eorum Domino.

50:7 All that found them, have devoured them: and their enemies said: We have not sinned in so doing: because they have sinned against the Lord the beauty of justice, and against the Lord the hope of their fathers.

50:8 Recedite de medio Babylonis, et de terra Chaldæorum egredimini, et estote quasi hædi ante gregem.

50:8 Remove out of the midst of Babylon, and go forth out of the land of the Chaldeans: and be ye as kids at the head of the flock.

50:9 Quoniam ecce ego suscito, et adducam in Babylonem congregationem gentium magnarum de terra aquilonis, et præparabuntur adversus eam, et inde capietur : sagitta ejus quasi viri fortis interfectoris : non revertetur vacua.

50:9 For behold I raise up, and will bring against Babylon an assembly of great nations from the land of the north: and they shall be prepared against her, and from thence she shall be taken: their arrows, like those of a mighty man, a destroyer, shall not return in vain.

50:10 Et erit Chaldæa in prædam : omnes vastantes eam replebuntur, ait Dominus.

50:10 And Chaldea shall be made a prey: all that waste her shall be filled, saith the Lord.

50:11 Quoniam exsultatis, et magna loquimini, diripientes hæreditatem meam : quoniam effusi estis sicut vituli super herbam, et mugistis sicut tauri :

50:11 Because you rejoice, and speak great things, pillaging my inheritance: because you are spread abroad as calves upon the grass, and have bellowed as bulls.

50:12 confusa est mater vestra nimis, et adæquata pulveri, quæ genuit vos : ecce novissima erit in gentibus, deserta, invia, et arens.

50:12 Your mother is confounded exceedingly, and she that bore you is made even with the dust: behold she shall be the last among the nations, a wilderness unpassable, and dry.

50:13 Ab ira Domini non habitabitur, sed redigetur tota in solitudinem : omnis qui transibit per Babylonem stupebit, et sibilabit super universis plagis ejus.

50:13 Because of the wrath of the Lord it shall not be inhabited, but shall be wholly desolate: every one that shall pass by Babylon, shall be astonished, and shall hiss at all her plagues.

50:14 Præparamini contra Babylonem per circuitum, omnes qui tenditis arcum : debellate eam, non parcatis jaculis, quia Domino peccavit.

50:14 Prepare yourselves against Babylon round about, all you that bend the bow: fight against her, spare not arrows: because she hath sinned against the Lord.

50:15 Clamate adversus eam, ubique dedit manum : ceciderunt fundamenta ejus, destructi sunt muri ejus, quoniam ultio Domini est : ultionem accipite de ea : sicut fecit, facite ei.

50:15 Shout against her, she hath every where given her hand, her foundations are fallen, her walls are thrown down, for it is the vengeance of the Lord. Take vengeance upon her: as she hath done, so do to her.

50:16 Disperdite satorem de Babylone, et tenentem falcem in tempore messis : a facie gladii columbæ unusquisque ad populum suum convertetur, et singuli ad terram suam fugient.

50:16 Destroy the sower out of Babylon, and him that holdeth the sickle in the time of harvest: for fear of the sword of the dove every man shall return to his people, and every one shall flee to his own land.

50:17 Grex dispersus Israël : leones ejecerunt eum. Primus comedit eum rex Assur : iste novissimus exossavit eum Nabuchodonosor rex Babylonis.

50:17 Israel is a scattered flock, the lions have driven him away: first the king of Assyria devoured him: and last this Nabuchodonosor king of Babylon hath broken his bones.

50:18 Propterea hæc dicit Dominus exercituum, Deus Israël : Ecce ego visitabo regem Babylonis et terram ejus, sicut visitavi regem Assur :

50:18 Therefore thus saith the Lord of hosts the God of Israel: Behold I will visit the king of Babylon and his land, as I have visited the king of Assyria.

50:19 et reducam Israël ad habitaculum suum : et pascetur Carmelum et Basan, et in monte Ephraim et Galaad saturabitur anima ejus.

50:19 And I will bring Israel again to his habitation: and he shall feed on Carmel, and Bason, and his soul shall be satisfied in mount Ephraim, and Galaad.

50:20 In diebus illis, et in tempore illo, ait Dominus, quæretur iniquitas Israël, et non erit, et peccatum Juda, et non invenietur : quoniam propitius ero eis quos reliquero.

50:20 In those days, and at that time, saith the Lord, the iniquity of Israel shall be sought for, and there shall be none: and the sin of Juda, and there shall none be found: for I will be merciful to them, whom I shall leave.

50:21 Super terram dominantium ascende, et super habitatores ejus visita : dissipa, et interfice quæ post eos sunt, ait Dominus, et fac juxta omnia quæ præcepi tibi.

50:21 Go up against the land of the rulers, and punish the inhabitants thereof, waste, and destroy all behind them, saith the Lord: and do according to all that I have commanded thee.

50:22 Vox belli in terra, et contritio magna.

50:22 A noise of war in the land, and a great destruction.

50:23 Quomodo confractus est et contritus malleus universæ terræ ? quomodo versa est in desertum Babylon in gentibus ?

50:23 How is the hammer of the whole earth broken, and destroyed! how is Babylon turned into a desert among the nations!

50:24 Illaqueavi te, et capta es, Babylon, et nesciebas : inventa es et apprehensa, quoniam Dominum provocasti.

50:24 I have caused thee to fall into a snare, and thou art taken, O Babylon, and thou wast not aware of it: thou art found and caught, because thou hast provoked the Lord.

50:25 Aperuit Dominus thesaurum suum, et protulit vasa iræ suæ, quoniam opus est Domino Deo exercituum, in terra Chaldæorum.

50:25 The Lord hath opened his armoury, and hath brought forth the weapons of his wrath: for the Lord the God of hosts hath a work to be done in the land of the Chaldeans.

50:26 Venite ad eam ab extremis finibus ; aperite ut exeant qui conculcent eam : tollite de via lapides, et redigite in acervos : et interficite eam, nec sit quidquam reliquum.

50:26 Come ye against her from the uttermost borders: open that they may go forth that shall tread her down: take the stones out of the way, and make heaps, and destroy her: and let nothing of her be left.

50:27 Dissipate universos fortes ejus : descendant in occisionem : væ eis, quia venit dies eorum, tempus visitationis eorum !

50:27 Destroy all her valiant men, let them go down to the slaughter: woe to them, for their day is come, the time of their visitation.

50:28 Vox fugientium, et eorum qui evaserunt de terra Babylonis, ut annuntient in Sion ultionem Domini Dei nostri, ultionem templi ejus.

50:28 The voice of them that flee, and of them that have escaped out of the land of Babylon: to declare in Sion the revenge of the Lord our God, the revenge of his temple.

50:29 Annuntiate in Babylonem plurimis, omnibus qui tendunt arcum : consistite adversus eam per gyrum, et nullus evadat : reddite ei secundum opus suum : juxta omnia quæ fecit, facite illi, quia contra Dominum erecta est, adversum Sanctum Israël.

50:29 Declare to many against Babylon, to all that bend the bow: stand together against her round about, and let none escape; pay her according to her work: according to all that she hath done, do ye to her: for she hath lifted up herself against the Lord, against the Holy One of Israel.

50:30 Idcirco cadent juvenes ejus in plateis ejus, et omnes viri bellatores ejus conticescent in die illa, ait Dominus.

50:30 Therefore shall her young men fall in her streets: and all her men of war shall hold their peace in that day, saith the Lord.

50:31 Ecce ego ad te, superbe ! dicit Dominus Deus exercituum : quia venit dies tuus, tempus visitationis tuæ.

50:31 Behold I come against thee, O proud one, saith the Lord the God of hosts: for thy day is come, the time of thy visitation.

50:32 Et cadet superbus, et corruet, et non erit qui suscitet eum : et succendam ignem in urbibus ejus, et devorabit omnia in circuitu ejus.

50:32 And the proud one shall fall, he shall fall down, and there shall be none to lift him up: and I will kindle a fire in his cities, and it shall devour all round about him.

50:33 Hæc dicit Dominus exercituum : Calumniam sustinent filii Israël, et filii Juda simul : omnes qui ceperunt eos, tenent : nolunt dimittere eos.

50:33 Thus saith the Lord of hosts: The children of Israel, and the children of Juda are oppressed together: all that have taken them captives, hold them fast, they will not let them go.

50:34 Redemptor eorum fortis, Dominus exercituum nomen ejus : judicio defendet causam eorum, ut exterreat terram, et commoveat habitatores Babylonis.

50:34 Their redeemer is strong, the Lord of hosts is his name: he will defend their cause in judgment, to terrify the land, and to disquiet the inhabitants of Babylon.

50:35 Gladius ad Chaldæos, ait Dominus, et ad habitatores Babylonis, et ad principes, et ad sapientes ejus.

50:35 A sword is upon the Chaldeans, saith the Lord, and upon the inhabitants of Babylon, and upon her princes, and upon her wise men.

50:36 Gladius ad divinos ejus, qui stulti erunt : gladius ad fortes illius, qui timebunt.

50:36 A sword upon her diviners, and they shall be foolish: a sword upon her valiant ones, and they shall be dismayed.

50:37 Gladius ad equos ejus, et ad currus ejus, et ad omne vulgus quod est in medio ejus : et erunt quasi mulieres : gladius ad thesauros ejus, qui diripientur.

50:37 A sword upon their horses, and upon their chariots, and upon all the people that are in the midst of her: and they shall become as women: a sword upon her treasures, and they shall be made a spoil.

50:38 Siccitas super aquas ejus erit, et arescent, quia terra sculptilium est, et in portentis gloriantur.

50:38 A drought upon her waters, and they shall be dried up: because it is a land of idols, and they glory in monstrous things.

50:39 Propterea habitabunt dracones cum faunis ficariis, et habitabunt in ea struthiones : et non inhabitabitur ultra usque in sempiternum, nec exstruetur usque ad generationem et generationem.

50:39 Therefore shall dragons dwell there with the fig fauns: and ostriches shall dwell therein, and it shall be no more inhabited for ever, neither shall it be built up from generation to generation.

50:40 Sicut subvertit Dominus Sodomam et Gomorrham, et vicinas ejus, ait Dominus, non habitabit ibi vir, et non incolet eam filius hominis.

50:40 As the Lord overthrew Sodom and Gomorrha, and their neighbour cities, saith the Lord: no man shall dwell there, neither shall the son of man inhabit it.

50:41 Ecce populus venit ab aquilone, et gens magna, et reges multi consurgent a finibus terræ.

50:41 Behold a people cometh from the north, and a great nation, and many kings shall rise from the ends of the earth.

50:42 Arcum et scutum apprehendent : crudeles sunt, et immisericordes : vox eorum quasi mare sonabit, et super equos ascendent, sicut vir paratus ad prælium contra te, filia Babylon.

50:42 They shall take the bow and the shield: they are cruel and unmerciful: their voice shall roar like the sea, and they shall ride upon horses: like a man prepared for battle against thee, O daughter of Babylon.

50:43 Audivit rex Babylonis famam eorum, et dissolutæ sunt manus ejus : angustia apprehendit eum, dolor quasi parturientem.

50:43 The king of Babylon hath heard the report of them, and his hands are grown feeble: anguish hath taken hold of him, pangs as a woman in labour.

50:44 Ecce quasi leo ascendet, de superbia Jordanis ad pulchritudinem robustam, quia subito currere faciam eum ad illam. Et quis erit electus, quem præponam ei ? quis est enim similis mei ? et quis sustinebit me ? et quis est iste pastor, qui resistat vultui meo ?

50:44 Behold he shall come up like a lion from the swelling of the Jordan to the strong and beautiful: for I will make him run suddenly upon her: and who shall be the chosen one whom I may appoint over her? for who is like to me? and who shall bear up against me? and who is that shepherd that can withstand my countenance?

50:45 Propterea audite consilium Domini quod mente concepit adversum Babylonem, et cogitationes ejus quas cogitavit super terram Chaldæorum : nisi detraxerint eos parvuli gregum, nisi dissipatum fuerit cum ipsis habitaculum eorum.

50:45 Therefore hear ye the counsel of the Lord, which he hath taken against Babylon: and his thoughts which he hath thought against the land of the Chaldeans: surely the little ones of the flocks shall pull them down, of a truth their habitation shall be destroyed with them.

50:46 A voce captivitatis Babylonis commota est terra, et clamor inter gentes auditus est.

50:46 At the noise of the taking of Babylon the earth is moved, and the cry is heard amongst the nations.

Chapter 51

51:1 Hæc dicit Dominus : Ecce ego suscitabo super Babylonem et super habitatores ejus, qui cor suum levaverunt contra me, quasi ventum pestilentem :

51:1 Thus saith the Lord: Behold I will raise up as it were a pestilential wind against Babylon and against the inhabitants thereof, who have lifted up their heart against me.

51:2 et mittam in Babylonem ventilatores, et ventilabunt eam et demolientur terram ejus, quoniam venerunt super eam undique in die afflictionis ejus.

51:2 And I will send to Babylon fanners, and they shall fan her, and shall destroy her land: for they are come upon her on every side in the day of her affliction.

51:3 Non tendat qui tendit arcum suum, et non ascendat loricatus : nolite parcere juvenibus ejus ; interficite omnem militiam ejus.

51:3 Let not him that bendeth, bend his bow, and let not him go up that is armed with a coat of mail: spare not her young men, destroy all her army.

51:4 Et cadent interfecti in terra Chaldæorum, et vulnerati in regionibus ejus.

51:4 And the slain shall fall in the land of the Chaldeans, and the wounded in the regions thereof.

51:5 Quoniam non fuit viduatus Israël et Juda a Deo suo, Domino exercituum, terra autem eorum repleta est delicto a Sancto Israël.

51:5 For Israel and Juda have not been forsaken by their God the Lord of hosts: but their land hath been filled with sin against the Holy One of Israel.

51:6 Fugite de medio Babylonis, et salvet unusquisque animam suam : nolite tacere super iniquitatem ejus, quoniam tempus ultionis est a Domino : vicissitudinem ipse retribuet ei.

51:6 Flee ye from the midst of Babylon, and let every one save his own life: be not silent upon her iniquity: for it is the time of revenge from the Lord, he will render unto her what she hath deserved.

51:7 Calix aureus Babylon in manu Domini, inebrians omnem terram : de vino ejus biberunt gentes, et ideo commotæ sunt.

51:7 Babylon hath been a golden cup in the hand of the Lord, that made all the earth drunk: the nations have drunk of her wine, and therefore they have staggered.

51:8 Subito cecidit Babylon, et contrita est. Ululate super eam : tollite resinam ad dolorem ejus, si forte sanetur.

51:8 Babylon is suddenly fallen, and destroyed: howl for her, take balm for her pain, if so she may be healed.

51:9 Curavimus Babylonem, et non est sanata : derelinquamus eam, et eamus unusquisque in terram suam : quoniam pervenit usque ad cælos judicium ejus, et elevatum est usque ad nubes.

51:9 We would have cured Babylon, but she is not healed: let us forsake her, and let us go every man to his own land: because her judgment hath reached even to the heavens, and is lifted up to the clouds.

51:10 Protulit Dominus justitias nostras : venite, et narremus in Sion opus Domini Dei nostri.

51:10 The Lord hath brought forth our justices: Come, and let us declare in Sion the work of the Lord our God.

51:11 Acuite sagittas, implete pharetras : suscitavit Dominus spiritum regum Medorum : et contra Babylonem mens ejus est ut perdat eam, quoniam ultio Domini est, ultio templi sui.

51:11 Sharpen the arrows, fill the quivers, the Lord hath raised up the spirit of the kings of the Medes: and his mind is against Babylon to destroy it, because it is the vengeance of the Lord, the vengeance of his temple.

51:12 Super muros Babylonis levate signum, augete custodiam, levate custodes, præparate insidias : quia cogitavit Dominus, et fecit quæcumque locutus est contra habitatores Babylonis.

51:12 Upon the walls of Babylon set up the standard, strengthen the watch: set up the watchmen, prepare the ambushes: for the Lord hath both purposed, and done all that he spoke against the inhabitants of Babylon.

51:13 Quæ habitas super aquas multas, locuples in thesauris : venit finis tuus, pedalis præcisionis tuæ.

51:13 O thou that dwellest upon many waters, rich in treasures, thy end is come for thy entire destruction.

51:14 Juravit Dominus exercituum per animam suam : Quoniam replebo te hominibus quasi brucho, et super te celeuma cantabitur.

51:14 The Lord of hosts hath sworn by himself, saying: I will fill thee with men as with locusts, and they shall lift up a joyful shout against thee.

51:15 Qui fecit terram in fortitudine sua, præparavit orbem in sapientia sua, et prudentia sua extendit cælos.

51:15 He that made the earth by his power, that hath prepared the world by his wisdom, and stretched out the heavens by his understanding.

51:16 Dante eo vocem, multiplicantur aquæ in cælo : qui levat nubes ab extremo terræ, fulgura in pluviam fecit, et produxit ventum de thesauris suis.

51:16 When he uttereth his voice the waters are multiplied in heaven: he lifteth up the clouds from the ends of the earth, he hath turned lightning into rain: and hath brought forth the wind out of his treasures.

51:17 Stultus factus est omnis homo a scientia ; confusus est omnis conflator in sculptili : quia mendax est conflatio eorum, nec est spiritus in eis.

51:17 Every man is become foolish by his knowledge: every founder is confounded by his idol, for what he hath cast is a lie, and there is no breath in them.

51:18 Vana sunt opera, et risu digna : in tempore visitationis suæ peribunt.

51:18 They are vain works, and worthy to be laughed at, in the time of their visitation they shall perish.

51:19 Non sicut hæc, pars Jacob, quia qui fecit omnia ipse est : et Israël sceptrum hæreditatis ejus : Dominus exercituum nomen ejus.

51:19 The portion of Jacob is not like them: for he that made all things he it is, and Israel is the sceptre of his inheritance: the Lord of hosts is his name.

51:20 Collidis tu mihi vasa belli : et ego collidam in te gentes, et disperdam in te regna :

51:20 Thou dashest together for me the weapons of war, and with thee I will dash nations together, and with thee I will destroy kingdoms:

51:21 et collidam in te equum et equitem ejus : et collidam in te currum et ascensorem ejus :

51:21 And with thee I will break in pieces the horse, and his rider, and with thee I will break in pieces the chariot, and him that getteth up into it:

51:22 et collidam in te virum et mulierem : et collidam in te senem et puerum : et collidam in te juvenem et virginem :

51:22 And with thee I will break in pieces man and woman, and with thee I will break in pieces the old man and the child, and with thee I will break in pieces the young man and the virgin:

51:23 et collidam in te pastorem et gregem ejus : et collidam in te agricolam et jugales ejus : et collidam in te duces et magistratus :

51:23 And with thee I will break in pieces the shepherd and his flock, and with thee I will break in pieces the husbandman and his yoke of oxen, and with thee I will break in pieces captains and rulers.

51:24 et reddam Babyloni, et cunctis habitatoribus Chaldææ, omne malum suum quod fecerunt in Sion, in oculis vestris, ait Dominus.

51:24 And I will render to Babylon, and to all the inhabitants of Chaldea all their evil, that they have done in Sion, before your eyes, saith the Lord.

51:25 Ecce ego ad te, mons pestifer, ait Dominus, qui corrumpis universam terram : et extendam manum meam super te, et evolvam te de petris, et dabo te in montem combustionis :

51:25 Behold I come against thee, thou destroying mountain, saith the Lord, which corruptest the whole earth: and I will stretch out my hand upon thee, and will roll thee down from the rocks, and will make thee a burnt mountain.

51:26 et non tollent de te lapidem in angulum, et lapidem in fundamenta : sed perditus in æternum eris, ait Dominus.

51:26 And they shall not take of thee a stone for the corner, nor a stone for foundations, but thou shalt be destroyed for ever, saith the Lord.

51:27 Levate signum in terra, clangite buccina in gentibus, sanctificate super eam gentes, annuntiate contra illam regibus Ararat, Menni, et Ascenez : numerate contra eam Taphsar, adducite equum quasi bruchum aculeatum.

51:27 Set ye up a standard in the land: sound with the trumpet among the nations: prepare the nations against her: call together against her the kings of Ararat, Menni, and Ascenez: number Taphsar against her, bring the horse as the stinging locust.

51:28 Sanctificate contra eam gentes, reges Mediæ, duces ejus, et universos magistratus ejus, cunctamque terram potestatis ejus.

51:28 Prepare the nations against her, the kings of Media, their captains, and all their rulers, and all the land of their dominion.

51:29 Et commovebitur terra et conturbabitur, quia evigilabit contra Babylonem cogitatio Domini, ut ponat terram Babylonis desertam et inhabitabilem.

51:29 And the land shall be in a commotion, and shall be troubled: for the design of the Lord against Babylon shall awake, to make the land of Babylon desert and uninhabitable.

51:30 Cessaverunt fortes Babylonis a prælio ; habitaverunt in præsidiis : devoratum est robur eorum, et facti sunt quasi mulieres : incensa sunt tabernacula ejus, contriti sunt vectes ejus.

51:30 The valiant men of Babylon have forborne to fight, they have dwelt in holds: their strength hath failed, and they are become as women: her dwelling places are burnt, her bars are broken.

51:31 Currens obviam currenti veniet, et nuntius obvius nuntianti, ut annuntiet regi Babylonis quia capta est civitas ejus a summo usque ad summum.

51:31 One running post shall meet another, and messenger shall meet messenger: to tell the king of Babylon that his city is taken from one end to the other:

51:32 Et vada præoccupata sunt, et paludes incensæ sunt igni, et viri bellatores conturbati sunt.

51:32 And that the fords are taken, and the marshes are burnt with fire, and the men of war are affrighted.

51:33 Quia hæc dicit Dominus exercituum, Deus Israël : Filia Babylonis quasi area, tempus trituræ ejus : adhuc modicum, et veniet tempus messionis ejus.

51:33 For thus saith the Lord of hosts the God of Israel: The daughter of Babylon is like a thrashingfloor, this is the time of her thrashing: yet a little while, and the time of her harvest shall come.

51:34 Comedit me, devoravit me Nabuchodonosor rex Babylonis : reddidit me quasi vas inane, absorbuit me quasi draco, replevit ventrem suum teneritudine mea, et ejecit me.

51:34 Nabuchodonosor king of Babylon hath eaten me up, he hath devoured me: he hath made me as an empty vessel: he hath swallowed me up like a dragon, he hath filled his belly with my delicate meats, and he hath cast me out.

51:35 Iniquitas adversum me et caro mea super Babylonem, dicit habitatio Sion : et sanguis meus super habitatores Chaldææ, dicit Jerusalem.

51:35 The wrong done to me, and my flesh be upon Babylon, saith the habitation of Sion: and my blood upon the inhabitants of Chaldea, saith Jerusalem.

51:36 Propterea hæc dicit Dominus : Ecce ego judicabo causam tuam, et ulciscar ultionem tuam : et desertum faciam mare ejus, et siccabo venam ejus.

51:36 Therefore thus saith the Lord: Behold I will judge thy cause, and will take vengeance for thee, and I will make her sea desolate, I and will dry up her spring.

51:37 Et erit Babylon in tumulos, habitatio draconum, stupor et sibilus, eo quod non sit habitator.

51:37 And Babylon shall be reduced to heaps, a dwelling place for dragons, an astonishment and a hissing, because there is no inhabitant.

51:38 Simul ut leones rugient ; excutient comas veluti catuli leonum.

51:38 They shall roar together like lions, they shall shake their manes like young lions.

51:39 In calore eorum ponam potus eorum, et inebriabo eos ut sopiantur, et dormiant somnum sempiternum, et non consurgant, dicit Dominus.

51:39 In their heat I will set them drink: and I will make them drunk, that they may slumber, and sleep an everlasting sleep, and awake no more, saith the Lord.

51:40 Deducam eos quasi agnos ad victimam, et quasi arietes cum hædis.

51:40 I will bring them down like lambs to the slaughter, and like rams with kids.

51:41 Quomodo capta est Sesach, et comprehensa est inclyta universæ terræ ! quomodo facta est in stuporem Babylon inter gentes !

51:41 How is Sesach taken, and the renowned one of all the earth surprised? How is Babylon become an astonishment among the nations?

51:42 Ascendit super Babylonem mare : multitudine fluctuum ejus operta est.

51:42 The sea is come up over Babylon : she is covered with the multitude of the waves thereof.

51:43 Factæ sunt civitates ejus in stuporem, terra inhabitabilis et deserta, terra in qua nullus habitet, nec transeat per eam filius hominis.

51:43 Her cities are become an astonishment, a land uninhabited and desolate, a land wherein none can dwell, nor son of man pass through it.

51:44 Et visitabo super Bel in Babylone, et ejiciam quod absorbuerat de ore ejus : et non confluent ad eum ultra gentes, siquidem et murus Babylonis corruet.

51:44 And I will visit against Bel in Babylon, and I will bring forth out of his mouth that which he had swallowed down: and the nations shall no more flow together to him, for the wall also of Babylon shall fall.

51:45 Egredimini de medio ejus, populus meus, ut salvet unusquisque animam suam ab ira furoris Domini,

51:45 Go out of the midst of her, my people: that every man may save his life from the fierce wrath of the Lord.

51:46 et ne forte mollescat cor vestrum, et timeatis auditum qui audietur in terra : et veniet in anno auditio, et post hunc annum auditio, et iniquitas in terra, et dominator super dominatorem.

51:46 And lest your hearts faint, and ye fear for the rumour that shall be heard in the land: and a rumour shall come in one year, and after this year another rumour: and iniquity in the land, and ruler upon ruler.

51:47 Propterea ecce dies veniunt, et visitabo super sculptilia Babylonis, et omnis terra ejus confundetur, et universi interfecti ejus cadent in medio ejus.

51:47 Therefore behold the days come, and I will visit the idols of Babylon: and her whole land shall be confounded, and all her slain shall fall in the midst of her.

51:48 Et laudabunt super Babylonem cæli et terra, et omnia quæ in eis sunt : quia ab aquilone venient ei prædones, ait Dominus.

51:48 And the heavens and the earth, and all things that are in them shall give praise for Babylon: for spoilers shall come to her from the north, saith the Lord.

51:49 Et quomodo fecit Babylon, ut caderent occisi in Israël, sic de Babylone cadent occisi in universa terra.

51:49 And as Babylon caused that there should fall slain in Israel: so of Babylon there shall fall slain in all the earth.

51:50 Qui fugistis gladium, venite, nolite stare : recordamini procul Domini, et Jerusalem ascendat super cor vestrum.

51:50 You that have escaped the sword, come away, stand not still: remember the Lord afar off, and let Jerusalem come into your mind.

51:51 Confusi sumus, quoniam audivimus opprobrium : operuit ignominia facies nostras, quia venerunt alieni super sanctificationem domus Domini.

51:51 We are confounded, because we have heard reproach: shame hath covered our faces: because strangers are come upon the sanctuaries of the house of the Lord.

51:52 Propterea ecce dies veniunt, ait Dominus, et visitabo super sculptilia ejus, et in omni terra ejus mugiet vulneratus.

51:52 Therefore behold the days come, saith the Lord, and I will visit her graven things, and in all her land the wounded shall groan:

51:53 Si ascenderit Babylon in cælum, et firmaverit in excelso robur suum, a me venient vastatores ejus, ait Dominus.

51:53 If Babylon should mount up to heaven, and establish her strength on high: from me there should come spoilers upon her, saith the Lord.

51:54 Vox clamoris de Babylone, et contritio magna de terra Chaldæorum :

51:54 The noise of a cry from Babylon, and great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans:

51:55 quoniam vastavit Dominus Babylonem, et perdidit ex ea vocem magnam : et sonabunt fluctus eorum quasi aquæ multæ ; dedit sonitum vox eorum :

51:55 Because the Lord hath laid Babylon waste, and destroyed out of her the great voice: and their wave shall roar like many waters: their voice hath made a noise:

51:56 quia venit super eam, id est super Babylonem, prædo, et apprehensi sunt fortes ejus, et emarcuit arcus eorum, quia fortis ultor Dominus reddens retribuet.

51:56 Because the spoiler is come upon her, that is, upon Babylon, and her valiant men are taken, and their bow is weakened, because the Lord, who is a strong revenger, will surely repay.

51:57 Et inebriabo principes ejus, et sapientes ejus, et duces ejus, et magistratus ejus, et fortes ejus : et dormient somnum sempiternum, et non expergiscentur, ait Rex (Dominus exercituum nomen ejus).

51:57 And I will make her princes drunk, and her wise men, and her captains, and her rulers, and her valiant men: and they shall sleep an everlasting sleep, and shall awake no more, saith the king whose name is Lord of hosts.

51:58 Hæc dicit Dominus exercituum : Murus Babylonis ille latissimus suffossione suffodietur, et portæ ejus excelsæ igni comburentur, et labores populorum ad nihilum, et gentium in ignem erunt, et disperibunt.

51:58 Thus saith the Lord of hosts: That broad wall of Babylon shall be utterly broken down, and her high gates shall be burnt with fire, and the labours of the people shall come to nothing, and of the nations shall go to the fire, and shall perish.

51:59 Verbum quod præcepit Jeremias propheta Saraiæ filio Neriæ filii Maasiæ, cum pergeret cum Sedecia rege in Babylonem, in anno quarto regni ejus : Saraias autem erat princeps prophetiæ.

51:59 The word that Jeremiah the prophet commanded Saraias the son of Nerias, the son of Maasias, when he went with king Sedecias to Babylon, in the fourth year of his reign: now Saraias was chief over the prophecy.

51:60 Et scripsit Jeremias omne malum quod venturum erat super Babylonem, in libro uno : omnia verba hæc quæ scripta sunt contra Babylonem.

51:60 And Jeremiah wrote in one book all the evil that was to come upon Babylon: all these words that are written against Babylon.

51:61 Et dixit Jeremias ad Saraiam : Cum veneris in Babylonem, et videris, et legeris omnia verba hæc,

51:61 And Jeremiah said to Saraias: When thou shalt come into Babylon, and shalt see, and shalt read all these words,

51:62 dices : Domine, tu locutus es contra locum istum, ut disperderes eum, ne sit qui in eo habitet, ab homine usque ad pecus, et ut sit perpetua solitudo.

51:62 Thou shalt say: O Lord, thou hast spoken against this place to destroy it: so that there should be neither man nor beast to dwell therein, and that it should be desolate for ever.

51:63 Cumque compleveris legere librum istum, ligabis ad eum lapidem, et projicies illum in medium Euphraten,

51:63 And when thou shalt have made an end of reading this book, thou shalt tie a stone to it, and shalt throw it into the midst of the Euphrates:

51:64 et dices : Sic submergetur Babylon, et non consurget a facie afflictionis quam ego adduco super eam, et dissolvetur. Hucusque verba Jeremiæ.

51:64 And thou shalt say: Thus shall Babylon sink, and she shall not rise up from the affliction that I will bring upon her, and she shall be utterly destroyed. Thus far are the words of Jeremiah.

Chapter 52

52:1 Filius viginti et unius anni erat Sedecias cum regnare cœpisset, et undecim annis regnavit in Jerusalem. Et nomen matris ejus Amital filia Jeremiæ de Lobna.

52:1 Sedecias was one and twenty years old when he began to reign: and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem: and the name of his mother was Amital, the daughter of Jeremiah of Lobna.

52:2 Et fecit malum in oculis Domini, juxta omnia quæ fecerat Joakim,

52:2 And he did that which was evil in the eyes of the Lord, according to all that Joakim had done.

52:3 quoniam furor Domini erat in Jerusalem et in Juda, usquequo projiceret eos a facie sua : et recessit Sedecias a rege Babylonis.

52:3 For the wrath of the Lord was against Jerusalem, and against Juda, till he cast them out from his presence: and Sedecias revolted from the king of Babylon.

52:4 Factum est autem in anno nono regni ejus, in mense decimo, decima mensis, venit Nabuchodonosor rex Babylonis, ipse et omnis exercitus ejus, adversus Jerusalem : et obsederunt eam, et ædificaverunt contra eam munitiones in circuitu.

52:4 And it came to pass in the ninth year of his reign, in the tenth month, the tenth day of the month, that Nabuchodonosor the king of Babylon came, he and all his army, against Jerusalem, and they besieged it, and built forts against it round about.

52:5 Et fuit civitas obsessa usque ad undecimum annum regis Sedeciæ.

52:5 And the city was besieged until the eleventh year of king Sedecias.

52:6 Mense autem quarto, nona mensis, obtinuit fames civitatem, et non erant alimenta populo terræ.

52:6 And in the fourth month, the ninth day of the month, a famine overpowered the city: and there was no food for the people of the land.

52:7 Et dirupta est civitas, et omnes viri bellatores ejus fugerunt, exieruntque de civitate nocte, per viam portæ quæ est inter duos muros, et ducit ad hortum regis, Chaldæis obsidentibus urbem in gyro, et abierunt per viam quæ ducit in eremum.

52:7 And the city was broken up, and the men of war fled, and went out of the city in the night by the way of the gate that is between the two walls, and leadeth to the king's garden, (the Chaldeans besieging the city round about,) and they went by the way that leadeth to the wilderness.

52:8 Persecutus est autem Chadæorum exercitus regem, et apprehenderunt Sedeciam in deserto quod est juxta Jericho : et omnis comitatus ejus diffugit ab eo.

52:8 But the army of the Chaldeans pursued after the king: and they overtook Sedecias in the desert which is near Jericho: and all his companions were scattered from him.

52:9 Cumque comprehendissent regem, adduxerunt eum ad regem Babylonis in Reblatha, quæ est in terra Emath, et locutus est ad eum judicia.

52:9 And when they had taken the king, they carried him to the king of Babylon to Reblatha, which is in the land of Emath: and he gave judgment upon him.

52:10 Et jugulavit rex Babylonis filios Sedeciæ in oculis ejus, sed et omnes principes Juda occidit in Reblatha.

52:10 And the king of Babylon slew the sons of Sedecias before his eyes: and he slew all the princes of Juda in Reblatha.

52:11 Et oculos Sedeciæ eruit, et vinxit eum compedibus, et adduxit eum rex Babylonis in Babylonem, et posuit eum in domo carceris usque ad diem mortis ejus.

52:11 And he put out the eyes of Sedecias, and bound him with fetters, and the king of Babylon brought him into Babylon, and he put him in prison till the day of his death.

52:12 In mense autem quinto, decima mensis, ipse est annus nonusdecimus Nabuchodonosor regis Babylonis, venit Nabuzardan princeps militiæ, qui stabat coram rege Babylonis, in Jerusalem,

52:12 And in the fifth month, the tenth day of the month, the same is the nineteenth year of Nabuchodonosor, king of Babylon, came Nabuzardan the general of the army, who stood before the king of Babylon in Jerusalem.

52:13 et incendit domum Domini, et domum regis, et omnes domos Jerusalem : et omnem domum magnam igni combussit :

52:13 And he burnt the house of the Lord, and the king's house, and all the houses of Jerusalem, and every great house he burnt with fire.

52:14 et totum murum Jerusalem per circuitum destruxit cunctus exercitus Chaldæorum qui erat cum magistro militiæ.

52:14 And all the army of the Chaldeans that were with the general broke down all the wall of Jerusalem round about.

52:15 De pauperibus autem populi, et de reliquo vulgo quod remanserat in civitate, et de perfugis qui transfugerant ad regem Babylonis, et ceteros de multitudine transtulit Nabuzardan princeps militiæ.

52:15 But Nabuzardan the general carried away captives some of the poor people, and of the rest of the common sort who remained in the city, and of the fugitives that were fled over to the king of Babylon, and the rest of the multitude.

52:16 De pauperibus vero terræ reliquit Nabuzardan princeps militiæ vinitores et agricolas.

52:16 But of the poor of the land, Nabuzardan the general left some for vinedressers, and for husbandmen.

52:17 Columnas quoque æreas quæ erant in domo Domini, et bases, et mare æneum quod erat in domo Domini, confregerunt Chaldæi, et tulerunt omne æs eorum in Babylonem,

52:17 The Chaldeans also broke in pieces the brazen pillars that were in the house of the Lord, and the bases, and the sea of brass that was in the house of the Lord: and they carried all the brass of them to Babylon.

52:18 et lebetes, et creagras, et psalteria, et phialas, et mortariola, et omnia vasa ærea quæ in ministerio fuerant, tulerunt :

52:18 And they took the caldrons, and the fleshhooks, and the psalteries, and the bowls, and the little mortars, and all the brazen vessels that had been used in the ministry: and

52:19 et hydrias, et thymiamateria, et urceos, et pelves, et candelabra, et mortaria, et cyathos, quotquot aurea, aurea, et quotquot argentea, argentea, tulit magister militiæ :

52:19 The general took away the pitchers, and the censers, and the pots, and the basins, and the candlesticks, and the mortars, and the cups: as many as were of gold, in gold: and as many as were of silver, in silver:

52:20 et columnas duas, et mare unum, et vitulos duodecim æreos qui erant sub basibus quas fecerat rex Salomon in domo Domini. Non erat pondus æris omnium horum vasorum.

52:20 And the two pillars, and one sea, and twelve oxen of brass that were under the bases, which king Solomon had made in the house of the Lord: there was no weight of the brass of all these vessels.

52:21 De columnis autem decem et octo cubiti altitudinis erant in columna una, et funiculus duodecim cubitorum circuibat eam : porro grossitudo ejus quatuor digitorum, et intrinsecus cava erat.

52:21 And concerning the pillars, one pillar was eighteen cubits high: and a cord of twelve cubits compassed it about: but the thickness thereof was four fingers, and it was hollow within.

52:22 Et capitella super utramque ærea : altitudo capitelli unius quinque cubitorum, et retiacula et malogranata super coronam in circuitu, omnia ærea : similiter columnæ secundæ, et malogranata.

52:22 And chapiters of brass were upon both: and the height of one chapiter was five cubits: and network, and pomegranates were upon the chapiters round about, all of brass. The same of the second pillar, and the pomegranates.

52:23 Et fuerunt malogranata nonaginta sex dependentia : et omnia malogranata centum, retiaculis circumdabantur.

52:23 And there were ninety-six pomegranates hanging down: and the pomegranates being a hundred in all, were compassed with network.

52:24 Et tulit magister militiæ Saraiam sacerdotem primum, et Sophoniam sacerdotem secundum, et tres custodes vestibuli :

52:24 And the general took Saraias the chief priest, and Sophonias the second priest, and the three keepers of the entry.

52:25 et de civitate tulit eunuchum unum, qui erat præpositus super viros bellatores : et septem viros de his qui videbant faciem regis, qui inventi sunt in civitate : et scribam principem militum, qui probabat tyrones : et sexaginta viros de populo terræ, qui inventi sunt in medio civitatis.

52:25 He also took out of the city one eunuch that was chief over the men of war: and seven men of them that were near the king's person, that were found in the city: and a scribe, an officer of the army who exercised the young soldiers: and threescore men of the people of the land, that were found in the midst of the city.

52:26 Tulit autem eos Nabuzardan magister militiæ, et duxit eos ad regem Babylonis in Reblatha :

52:26 And Nabuzardan the general took them, and brought them to the king of Babylon, to Reblatha.

52:27 et percussit eos rex Babylonis, et interfecit eos in Reblatha in terra Emath : et translatus est Juda de terra sua.

52:27 And the king of Babylon struck them, and put them to death in Reblatha, in the land of Emath: and Juda was carried away captive out of his land.

52:28 Iste est populus quem transtulit Nabuchodonosor : in anno septimo, Judæos tria millia et viginti tres :

52:28 This is the people whom Nabuchodonosor carried away captive: in the seventh year, three thousand and twenty-three Jews.

52:29 in anno octavodecimo Nabuchodonosor, de Jerusalem animas octingentas triginta duas :

52:29 In the eighteenth year of Nabuchodonosor, eight hundred and thirty-two souls from Jerusalem.

52:30 in anno vigesimo tertio Nabuchodonosor, transtulit Nabuzardan magister militiæ animas Judæorum septingentas quadraginta quinque. Omnes ergo animæ, quatuor millia sexcentæ.

52:30 In the three and twentieth year of Nabuchodonosor, Nabuzardan the general carried away of the Jews seven hundred and forty-five souls. So all the souls were four thousand six hundred.

52:31 Et factum est in trigesimo septimo anno transmigrationis Joachin regis Juda, duodecimo mense, vigesima quinta mensis, elevavit Evilmerodach rex Babylonis, ipso anno regni sui, caput Joachin regis Juda, et eduxit eum de domo carceris.

52:31 And it came to pass in the seven and thirtieth year of the captivity of Joachin king of Juda, in the twelfth month, the five and twentieth day of the month, that Evilmerodach king of Babylon, in the first year of his reign, lifted up the head of Joachin king of Juda, and brought him forth out of prison.

52:32 Et locutus est cum eo bona, et posuit thronum ejus super thronos regum qui erant post se in Babylone.

52:32 And he spoke kindly to him, and he set his throne above the thrones of the kings that were with him in Babylon.

52:33 Et mutavit vestimenta carceris ejus, et comedebat panem coram eo semper cunctis diebus vitæ suæ.

52:33 And he changed his prison garments, and he ate bread before him always all the days of his life.

52:34 Et cibaria ejus, cibaria perpetua dabantur ei a rege Babylonis, statuta per singulos dies, usque ad diem mortis suæ, cunctis diebus vitæ ejus.

52:34 And for his diet a continual provision was allowed him by the king of Babylon, every day a portion, until the day of his death, all the days of his life.

Lamentations

Chapter 1

1:1 Quomodo sedet sola civitas plena populo ! Facta est quasi vidua domina gentium ; princeps provinciarum facta est sub tributo.

1:1 Aleph. How doth the city sit solitary that was full of people! how is the mistress of the Gentiles become as a widow: the princes of provinces made tributary!

1:2 Plorans ploravit in nocte, et lacrimæ ejus in maxillis ejus : non est qui consoletur eam ex omnibus caris ejus ; omnes amici ejus spreverunt eam, et facti sunt ei inimici.

1:2 Beth. Weeping, she hath wept in the night, and her tears are on her cheeks: there is none to comfort her among all them that were dear to her: all her friends have despised her, and are become her enemies.

1:3 Migravit Judas propter afflictionem, et multitudinem servitutis ; habitavit inter gentes, nec invenit requiem : omnes persecutores ejus apprehenderunt eam inter angustias.

1:3 Ghimel. Juda hath removed her dwelling place, because of her affliction, and the greatness of her bondage; she hath dwelt among the nations, and she hath found no rest; all her persecutors have taken her in the midst of straits.

1:4 Viæ Sion lugent, eo quod non sint qui veniant ad solemnitatem : omnes portæ ejus destructæ, sacerdotes ejus gementes ; virgines ejus squalidæ, et ipsa oppressa amaritudine.

1:4 Daleth. The ways of Sion mourn, because there are none that come to the solemn feast: all her gates are broken down; her priests sigh; her virgins are in affliction; and she is oppressed with bitterness.

1:5 Facti sunt hostes ejus in capite ; inimici ejus locupletati sunt : quia Dominus locutus est super eam propter multitudinem iniquitatum ejus. Parvuli ejus ducti sunt in captivitatem ante faciem tribulantis.

1:5 He. Her adversaries are become her lords; her enemies are enriched; because the Lord hath spoken against her for the multitude of her iniquities; her children are led into captivity, before the face of the oppressor.

1:6 Et egressus est a filia Sion omnis decor ejus ; facti sunt principes ejus velut arietes non invenientes pascua, et abierunt absque fortitudine ante faciem subsequentis.

1:6 Vau. And from the daughter of Sion, all her beauty is departed; her princes are become like rams that find no pastures; and they are gone away without strength before the face of the pursuer.

1:7 Recordata est Jerusalem dierum afflictionis suæ, et prævaricationis, omnium desiderabilium suorum, quæ habuerat a diebus antiquis, cum caderet populus ejus in manu hostili, et non esset auxiliator : viderunt eam hostes, et deriserunt sabbata ejus.

1:7 Zain. Jerusalem hath remembered the days of her affliction, and prevarication of all her desirable things which she had from the days of old, when her people fell in the enemy's hand, and there was no helper; the enemies have seen her, and have mocked at her sabbaths.

1:8 Peccatum peccavit Jerusalem, propterea instabilis facta est ; omnes qui glorificabant eam spreverunt illam, quia viderunt ignominiam ejus : ipsa autem gemens conversa est retrorsum.

1:8 Heth. Jerusalem hath grievously sinned, therefore is she become unstable; all that honoured her, have despised her, because they have seen her shame; but she sighed, and turned backward.

1:9 Sordes ejus in pedibus ejus, nec recordata est finis sui ; deposita est vehementer, non habens consolatorem. Vide, Domine, afflictionem meam, quoniam erectus est inimicus.

1:9 Teth. Her filthiness is on her feet, and she hath not remembered her end; she is wonderfully cast down, not having a comforter: behold, O Lord, my affliction, because the enemy is lifted up.

1:10 Manum suam misit hostis ad omnia desiderabilia ejus, quia vidit gentes ingressas sanctuarium suum, de quibus præceperas ne intrarent in ecclesiam tuam.

1:10 Jod. The enemy hath put out his hand to all her desirable things: for she hath seen the Gentiles enter into her sanctuary, of whom thou gavest commandment that they should not enter into thy church.

1:11 Omnis populus ejus gemens, et quærens panem ; dederunt pretiosa quæque pro cibo ad refocillandam animam. Vide, Domine, et considera quoniam facta sum vilis !

1:11 Caph. All her people sigh, they seek bread: they have given all their precious things for food to relieve the soul: see, O Lord, and consider, for I am become vile.

1:12 O vos omnes qui transitis per viam, attendite, et videte si est dolor sicut dolor meus ! quoniam vindemiavit me, ut locutus est Dominus, in die iræ furoris sui.

1:12 Lamed. O all ye that pass by the way, attend, and see if there be any sorrow like to my sorrow: for he hath made a vintage of me, as the Lord spoke in the day of his fierce anger.

1:13 De excelso misit ignem in ossibus meis, et erudivit me : expandit rete pedibus meis, convertit me retrorsum ; posuit me desolatam, tota die mœrore confectam.

1:13 Mem. From above he hath sent fire into my bones, and hath chastised me: he hath spread a net for my feet, he hath turned me back: he hath made me desolate, wasted with sorrow all the day long.

1:14 Vigilavit jugum iniquitatum mearum ; in manu ejus convolutæ sunt, et impositæ collo meo. Infirmata est virtus mea : dedit me Dominus in manu de qua non potero surgere.

1:14 Nun. The yoke of my iniquities hath watched: they are folded together in his hand, and put upon my neck: my strength is weakened: the Lord hath delivered me into a hand, out of which I am not able to rise.

1:15 Abstulit omnes magnificos meos Dominus de medio mei ; vocavit adversum me tempus ut contereret electos meos. Torcular calcavit Dominus virgini filiæ Juda.

1:15 Samech. The Lord hath taken away all my mighty men out of the midst of me: he hath called against me the time, to destroy my chosen men: the Lord hath trodden the winepress for the virgin daughter of Juda.

1:16 Idcirco ego plorans, et oculus meus deducens aquas, quia longe factus est a me consolator, convertens animam meam. Facti sunt filii mei perditi, quoniam invaluit inimicus.

1:16 Ain. Therefore do I weep, and my eyes run down with water: because the comforter, the relief of my soul, is far from me: my children are desolate because the enemy hath prevailed.

1:17 Expandit Sion manus suas ; non est qui consoletur eam. Mandavit Dominus adversum Jacob in circuitu ejus hostes ejus ; facta est Jerusalem quasi polluta menstruis inter eos.

1:17 Phe. Sion hath spread forth her hands, there is none to comfort her: the Lord hath commanded against Jacob, his enemies are round about him: Jerusalem is as a menstruous woman among them.

1:18 Justus est Dominus, quia os ejus ad iracundiam provocavi. Audite, obsecro, universi populi, et videte dolorem meum : virgines meæ et juvenes mei abierunt in captivitatem.

1:18 Sade. The Lord is just, for I have provoked his mouth to wrath: hear, I pray you, all ye people, and see my sorrow: my virgins, and my young men are gone into captivity.

1:19 Vocavi amicos meos, et ipsi deceperunt me ; sacerdotes mei et senes mei in urbe consumpti sunt, quia quæsierunt cibum sibi ut refocillarent animam suam.

1:19 Coph. I called for my friends, but they deceived me: my priests and my ancients pined away in the city: while they sought their food, to relieve their souls.

1:20 Vide, Domine, quoniam tribulor : conturbatus est venter meus, subversum est cor meum in memetipsa, quoniam amaritudine plena sum. Foris interfecit gladius, et domi mors similis est.

1:20 Res. Behold, O Lord, for I am in distress, my bowels are troubled: my heart is turned within me, for I am full of bitterness: abroad the sword destroyeth and at home there is death alike.

1:21 Audierunt quia ingemisco ego, et non est qui consoletur me ; omnes inimici mei audierunt malum meum, lætati sunt quoniam tu fecisti : adduxisti diem consolationis, et fient similes mei.

1:21 Sin. They have heard that I sigh, and there is none to comfort me: all my enemies have heard of my evil, they have rejoiced that thou hast done it: thou hast brought a day of consolation, and they shall be like unto me.

1:22 Ingrediatur omne malum eorum coram te : et vindemia eos, sicut vindemiasti me propter omnes iniquitates meas : multi enim gemitus mei, et cor meum mœrens.

1:22 Thau. Let all their evil be present before thee: and make vintage of them, as thou hast made vintage of me for all my iniquities: for my sighs are many, and my heart is sorrowful.

Chapter 2

2:1 Quomodo obtexit caligine in furore suo Dominus filiam Sion ; projecit de cælo in terram inclytam Israël, et non est recordatus scabelli pedum suorum in die furoris sui !

2:1 Aleph. How hath the Lord covered with obscurity the daughter of Sion in his wrath! how hath he cast down from heaven to the earth the glorious one of Israel, and hath not remembered his footstool in the day of his anger.

2:2 Præcipitavit Dominus, nec pepercit omnia speciosa Jacob : destruxit in furore suo munitiones virginis Juda, et dejecit in terram ; polluit regnum et principes ejus.

2:2 Beth. The Lord hath cast down headlong, and hath not spared, all that was beautiful in Jacob: he hath destroyed in his wrath the strong holds of the virgin of Juda, and brought them down to the ground: he hath made the kingdom unclean, and the princes thereof.

2:3 Confregit in ira furoris sui omne cornu Israël ; avertit retrorsum dexteram suam a facie inimici, et succendit in Jacob quasi ignem flammæ devorantis in gyro.

2:3 Ghimel. He hath broken in his fierce anger all the horn of Israel: he hath drawn back his right hand from before the enemy: and he hath kindled in Jacob as it were a flaming fire devouring round about.

2:4 Tetendit arcum suum quasi inimicus, firmavit dexteram suam quasi hostis, et occidit omne quod pulchrum erat visu in tabernaculo filiæ Sion ; effudit quasi ignem indignationem suam.

2:4 Daleth. He hath bent his bow as an enemy, he hath fixed his right hand as an adversary: and he hath killed all that was fair to behold in the tabernacle of the daughter of Sion, he hath poured out his indignation like fire.

2:5 Factus est Dominus velut inimicus, præcipitavit Israël : præcipitavit omnia mœnia ejus, dissipavit munitiones ejus, et replevit in filia Juda humiliatum et humiliatam.

2:5 He. The Lord is become as an enemy: he hath cast down Israel headlong, he hath overthrown all the walls thereof: he hath destroyed his strong holds, and hath multiplied in the daughter of Juda the afflicted, both men and women.

2:6 Et dissipavit quasi hortum tentorium suum ; demolitus est tabernaculum suum. Oblivioni tradidit Dominus in Sion festivitatem et sabbatum ; et in opprobrium, et in indignationem furoris sui, regem et sacerdotem.

2:6 Vau. And he hath destroyed his tent as a garden, he hath thrown down his tabernacle: the Lord hath caused feasts and sabbaths to be forgotten in Sion: and hath delivered up king and priest to reproach, and to the indignation of his wrath.

2:7 Repulit Dominus altare suum ; maledixit sanctificationi suæ : tradidit in manu inimici muros turrium ejus. Vocem dederunt in domo Domini sicut in die solemni.

2:7 Zain. The Lord hath cast off his altar, he hath cursed his sanctuary: he hath delivered the walls of the towers thereof into the hand of the enemy: they have made a noise in the house of the Lord, as in the day of a solemn feast.

2:8 Cogitavit Dominus dissipare murum filiæ Sion ; tetendit funiculum suum, et non avertit manum suam a perditione : luxitque antemurale, et murus pariter dissipatus est.

2:8 Heth. The Lord hath purposed to destroy the wall of the daughter of Sion: he hath stretched out his line, and hath not withdrawn his hand from destroying: and the bulwark hath mourned, and the wall hath been destroyed together.

2:9 Defixæ sunt in terra portæ ejus, perdidit et contrivit vectes ejus ; regem ejus et principes ejus in gentibus : non est lex, et prophetæ ejus non invenerunt visionem a Domino.

2:9 Teth. Her gates are sunk into the ground: he hath destroyed, and broken her bars: her king and her princes are among the Gentiles: the law is no more, and her prophets have found no vision from the Lord.

2:10 Sederunt in terra, conticuerunt senes filiæ Sion ; consperserunt cinere capita sua, accincti sunt ciliciis : abjecerunt in terram capita sua virgines Jerusalem.

2:10 Jod. The ancients of the daughter of Sion sit upon the ground, they have held their peace: they have sprinkled their heads with dust, they are girded with haircloth, the virgins of Jerusalem hang down their heads to the ground.

2:11 Defecerunt præ lacrimis oculi mei, conturbata sunt viscera mea ; effusum est in terra jecur meum super contritione filiæ populi mei, cum deficeret parvulus et lactens in plateis oppidi.

2:11 Caph. My eyes have failed with weeping, my bowels are troubled: my liver is poured out upon the earth, for the destruction of the daughter of my people, when the children, and the sucklings, fainted away in the streets of the city.

2:12 Matribus suis dixerunt : Ubi est triticum et vinum ? cum deficerent quasi vulnerati in plateis civitatis, cum exhalarent animas suas in sinu matrum suarum.

2:12 Lamed. They said to their mothers: Where is corn and wine? when they fainted away as the wounded in the streets of the city: when they breathed out their souls in the bosoms of their mothers.

2:13 Cui comparabo te, vel cui assimilabo te, filia Jerusalem ? cui exæquabo te, et consolabor te, virgo, filia Sion ? magna est enim velut mare contritio tua : quis medebitur tui ?

2:13 Mem. To what shall I compare thee? or to what shall I liken thee, O daughter of Jerusalem? to what shall I equal thee, that I may comfort thee, O virgin daughter of Sion? for great as the sea is thy destruction: who shall heal thee?

2:14 Prophetæ tui viderunt tibi falsa et stulta ; nec aperiebant iniquitatem tuam, ut te ad pœnitentiam provocarent ; viderunt autem tibi assumptiones falsas, et ejectiones.

2:14 Nun. Thy prophets have seen false and foolish things for thee: and they have not laid open thy iniquity, to excite thee to penance: but they have seen for thee false revelations and banishments.

2:15 Plauserunt super te manibus omnes transeuntes per viam ; sibilaverunt et moverunt caput suum super filiam Jerusalem : Hæccine est urbs, dicentes, perfecti decoris, gaudium universæ terræ ?

2:15 Samech. All they that passed by the way have clapped their hands at thee: they have hissed, and wagged their heads at the daughter of Jerusalem, saying: Is this the city of perfect beauty, the joy of all the earth?

2:16 Aperuerunt super te os suum omnes inimici tui : sibilaverunt, et fremuerunt dentibus, et dixerunt : Devorabimus : en ista est dies quam exspectabamus ; invenimus, vidimus.

2:16 Phe. All thy enemies have opened their mouth against thee: they have hissed, and gnashed with the teeth, and have said: We will swallow her up: lo, this is the day which we looked for: we have found it, we have seen it.

2:17 Fecit Dominus quæ cogitavit ; complevit sermonem suum, quem præceperat a diebus antiquis : destruxit, et non pepercit, et lætificavit super te inimicum, et exaltavit cornu hostium tuorum.

2:17 Ain. The Lord hath done that which he purposed, he hath fulfilled his word, which he commanded in the days of old: he hath destroyed, and hath not spared, and he hath caused the enemy to rejoice over thee, and hath set up the horn of thy adversaries.

2:18 Clamavit cor eorum ad Dominum super muros filiæ Sion : Deduc quasi torrentem lacrimas per diem et noctem ; non des requiem tibi, neque taceat pupilla oculi tui.

2:18 Sade. Their heart cried to the Lord upon the walls of the daughter of Sion: Let tears run down like a torrent day and night: give thyself no rest, and let not the apple of thy eye cease.

2:19 Consurge, lauda in nocte, in principio vigiliarum ; effunde sicut aquam cor tuum ante conspectum Domini : leva ad eum manus tuas pro anima parvulorum tuorum, qui defecerunt in fame in capite omnium compitorum.

2:19 Coph. Arise, give praise in the night, in the beginning of the watches: pour out thy heart like water, before the face of the Lord: lift up thy hands to him for the life of thy little children, that have fainted for hunger at the top of all the streets.

2:20 Vide, Domine, et considera quem vindemiaveris ita. Ergone comedent mulieres fructum suum, parvulos ad mensuram palmæ ? si occiditur in sanctuario Domini sacerdos et propheta ?

2:20 Res. Behold, O Lord, and consider whom thou hast thus dealt with: shall women then eat their own fruit, their children of a span long? shall the priest and the prophet be slain in the sanctuary of the Lord?

2:21 Jacuerunt in terra foris puer et senex ; virgines meæ et juvenes mei ceciderunt in gladio : interfecisti in die furoris tui, percussisti, nec misertus es.

2:21 Sin. The child and the old man lie without on the ground: my virgins and my young men are fallen by the sword: thou hast slain them in the day of thy wrath: thou hast killed, and shewn them no pity.

2:22 Vocasti quasi ad diem solemnem, qui terrerent me de circuitu ; et non fuit in die furoris Domini qui effugeret, et relinqueretur : quos educavi et enutrivi, inimicus meus consumpsit eos.

2:22 Thau. Thou hast called as to a festival, those that should terrify me round about, and there was none in the day of the wrath of the Lord that escaped and was left: those that I brought up, and nourished, my enemy hath consumed them.

Chapter 3

3:1 Ego vir videns paupertatem meam in virga indignationis ejus.

3:1 Aleph. I am the man that see my poverty by the rod of his indignation.

3:2 Me minavit, et adduxit in tenebras, et non in lucem.

3:2 Aleph. He hath led me, and brought me into darkness, and not into light.

3:3 Tantum in me vertit et convertit manum suam tota die.

3:3 Aleph. Only against me he hath turned, and turned again his hand all the day.

3:4 Vetustam fecit pellem meam et carnem meam ; contrivit ossa mea.

3:4 Beth. My skin and my flesh he hath made old, he hath broken my bones.

3:5 Ædificavit in gyro meo, et circumdedit me felle et labore.

3:5 Beth. He hath built round about me, and he hath compassed me with gall, and labour.

3:6 In tenebrosis collocavit me, quasi mortuos sempiternos.

3:6 Beth. He hath set me in dark places as those that are dead for ever.

3:7 Circumædificavit adversum me, ut non egrediar ; aggravavit compedem meum.

3:7 Ghimel. He hath built against me round about, that I may not get out: he hath made my fetters heavy.

3:8 Sed et cum clamavero, et rogavero, exclusit orationem meam.

3:8 Ghimel. Yea, and when I cry, and entreat, he hath shut out my prayer.

3:9 Conclusit vias meas lapidibus quadris ; semitas meas subvertit.

3:9 Ghimel. He hath shut up my ways with square stones, he hath turned my paths upside down.

3:10 Ursus insidians factus est mihi, leo in absconditis.

3:10 Daleth. He is become to me as a bear lying in wait: as a lion in secret places.

3:11 Semitas meas subvertit, et confregit me ; posuit me desolatam.

3:11 Daleth. He hath turned aside my paths, and hath broken me in pieces, he hath made me desolate.

3:12 Tetendit arcum suum, et posuit me quasi signum ad sagittam.

3:12 Daleth. He hath bent his bow, and set me as a mark for his arrows.

3:13 Misit in renibus meis filias pharetræ suæ.

3:13 He. He hath shot into my reins the daughters of his quiver.

3:14 Factus sum in derisum omni populo meo, canticum eorum tota die.

3:14 He. I am made a derision to all my people, their song all the day long.

3:15 Replevit me amaritudinibus ; inebriavit me absinthio.

3:15 He. He hath filled me with bitterness, he hath inebriated me with wormwood.

3:16 Et fregit ad numerum dentes meos ; cibavit me cinere.

3:16 Vau. And he hath broken my teeth one by one, he hath fed me with ashes.

3:17 Et repulsa est a pace anima mea ; oblitus sum bonorum.

3:17 Vau. And my soul is removed far off from peace, I have forgotten good things.

3:18 Et dixi : Periit finis meus, et spes mea a Domino.

3:18 Vau. And I said: My end and my hope is perished from the Lord.

3:19 Recordare paupertatis, et transgressionis meæ, absinthii et fellis.

3:19 Zain. Remember my poverty, and transgression, the wormwood and the gall.

3:20 Memoria memor ero, et tabescet in me anima mea.

3:20 Zain. I will be mindful and remember, and my soul shall languish within me.

3:21 Hæc recolens in corde meo, ideo sperabo.

3:21 Zain. These things I shall think over in my heart, therefore will I hope.

3:22 Misericordiæ Domini, quia non sumus consumpti ; quia non defecerunt miserationes ejus.

3:22 Heth. The mercies of the Lord that we are not consumed: because his commiserations have not failed.

3:23 Novi diluculo, multa est fides tua.

3:23 Heth. They are new every morning, great is thy faithfulness.

3:24 Pars mea Dominus, dixit anima mea ; propterea exspectabo eum.

3:24 Heth. The Lord is my portion, said my soul: therefore will I wait for him.

3:25 Bonus est Dominus sperantibus in eum, animæ quærenti illum.

3:25 Teth. The Lord is good to them that hope in him, to the soul that seeketh him.

3:26 Bonum est præstolari cum silentio salutare Dei.

3:26 Teth. It is good to wait with silence for the salvation of God.

3:27 Bonum est viro cum portaverit jugum ab adolescentia sua.

3:27 Teth. It is good for a man, when he hath borne the yoke from his youth.

3:28 Sedebit solitarius, et tacebit, quia levavit super se.

3:28 Jod. He shall sit solitary, and hold his peace: because he hath taken it up upon himself.

3:29 Ponet in pulvere os suum, si forte sit spes.

3:29 Jod. He shall put his mouth in the dust, if so be there may be hope.

3:30 Dabit percutienti se maxillam : saturabitur opprobriis.

3:30 Jod. He shall give his cheek to him that striketh him, he shall be filled with reproaches.

3:31 Quia non repellet in sempiternum Dominus.

3:31 Caph. For the Lord will not cast off for ever.

3:32 Quia si abjecit, et miserebitur, secundum multitudinem misericordiarum suarum.

3:32 Caph. For if he hath cast off, he will also have mercy, according to the multitude of his mercies.

3:33 Non enim humiliavit ex corde suo et abjecit filios hominum.

3:33 Caph. For he hath not willingly afflicted, nor cast off the children of men.

3:34 Ut conteret sub pedibus suis omnes vinctos terræ.

3:34 Lamed. To crush under his feet all the prisoners of the land,

3:35 Ut declinaret judicium viri in conspectu vultus Altissimi.

3:35 Lamed. To turn aside the judgment of a man before the face of the most High,

3:36 Ut perverteret hominem in judicio suo ; Dominus ignoravit.

3:36 Lamed. To destroy a man wrongfully in his judgment, the Lord hath not approved.

3:37 Quis est iste qui dixit ut fieret, Domino non jubente ?

3:37 Mem. Who is he that hath commanded a thing to be done, when the Lord commandeth it not?

3:38 Ex ore Altissimi non egredientur nec mala nec bona ?

3:38 Mem. Shall not both evil and good proceed out of the mouth of the Highest?

3:39 Quid murmuravit homo vivens, vir pro peccatis suis ?

3:39 Mem. Why hath a living man murmured, man suffering for his sins?

3:40 Scrutemur vias nostras, et quæramus, et revertamur ad Dominum.

3:40 Nun. Let us search our ways, and seek, and return to the Lord.

3:41 Levemus corda nostra cum manibus ad Dominum in cælos.

3:41 Nun. Let us lift up our hearts with our hands to the Lord in the heavens.

3:42 Nos inique egimus, et ad iracundiam provocavimus ; idcirco tu inexorabilis es.

3:42 Nun. We have done wickedly, and provoked thee to wrath: therefore thou art inexorable.

3:43 Operuisti in furore, et percussisti nos ; occidisti, nec pepercisti.

3:43 Samech. Thou hast covered in thy wrath, and hast struck us: thou hast killed and hast not spared.

3:44 Opposuisti nubem tibi, ne transeat oratio.

3:44 Samech. Thou hast set a cloud before thee, that our prayer may not pass through.

3:45 Eradicationem et abjectionem posuisti me in medio populorum.

3:45 Samech. Thou hast made me as an outcast, and refuse in the midst of the people.

3:46 Aperuerunt super nos os suum omnes inimici.

3:46 Phe. All our enemies have opened their mouths against us.

3:47 Formido et laqueus facta est nobis vaticinatio, et contritio.

3:47 Phe. Prophecy is become to us a fear, and a snare, and destruction.

3:48 Divisiones aquarum deduxit oculus meus, in contritione filiæ populi mei.

3:48 Phe. My eye hath run down with streams of water, for the destruction of the daughter of my people.

3:49 Oculus meus afflictus est, nec tacuit, eo quod non esset requies.

3:49 Ain. My eye is afflicted, and hath not been quiet, because there was no rest:

3:50 Donec respiceret et videret Dominus de cælis.

3:50 Ain. Till the Lord regarded and looked down from the heavens.

3:51 Oculus meus deprædatus est animam meam in cunctis filiabus urbis meæ.

3:51 Ain. My eye hath wasted my soul because of all the daughters of my city.

3:52 Venatione ceperunt me quasi avem inimici mei gratis.

3:52 Sade. My enemies have chased me and caught me like a bird, without cause.

3:53 Lapsa est in lacum vita mea, et posuerunt lapidem super me.

3:53 Sade. My life is fallen into the pit, and they have laid a stone over me.

3:54 Inundaverunt aquæ super caput meum ; dixi : Perii.

3:54 Sade. Waters have flowed over my head: I said: I am cut off.

3:55 Invocavi nomen tuum, Domine, de lacu novissimo.

3:55 Coph. I have called upon thy name, O Lord, from the lowest pit.

3:56 Vocem meam audisti ; ne avertas aurem tuam a singultu meo et clamoribus.

3:56 Coph. Thou hast heard my voice: turn not away thy ear from my sighs, and cries.

3:57 Appropinquasti in die quando invocavi te ; dixisti : Ne timeas.

3:57 Coph. Thou drewest near in the day, when I called upon thee, thou saidst: Fear not.

3:58 Judicasti, Domine, causam animæ meæ, redemptor vitæ meæ.

3:58 Res. Thou hast judged, O Lord, the cause of my soul, thou the Redeemer of my life.

3:59 Vidisti, Domine, iniquitatem illorum adversum me : judica judicium meum.

3:59 Res. Thou hast seen, O Lord, their iniquity against me: judge thou my judgment.

3:60 Vidisti omnem furorem, universas cogitationes eorum adversum me.

3:60 Res. Thou hast seen all their fury, and all their thoughts against me.

3:61 Audisti opprobrium eorum, Domine, omnes cogitationes eorum adversum me.

3:61 Sin. Thou hast heard their reproach, O Lord, all their imaginations against me.

3:62 Labia insurgentium mihi, et meditationes eorum adversum me tota die.

3:62 Sin. The lips of them that rise up against me: and their devices against me all the day.

3:63 Sessionem eorum et resurrectionem eorum vide ; ego sum psalmus eorum.

3:63 Sin. Behold their sitting down, and their rising up, I am their song.

3:64 Redes eis vicem, Domine, juxta opera manuum suarum.

3:64 Thau. Thou shalt render them a recompense, O Lord, according to the works of their hands.

3:65 Dabis eis scutum cordis, laborem tuum.

3:65 Thau. Thou shalt give them a buckler of heart, thy labour.

3:66 Persequeris in furore, et conteres eos sub cælis, Domine.

3:66 Thau. Thou shalt persecute them in anger, and shalt destroy them from under the heavens, O Lord.

Chapter 4

4:1 Quomodo obscuratum est aurum, mutatus est color optimus ! dispersi sunt lapides sanctuarii in capite omnium platearum !

4:1 Aleph. How is the gold become dim, the finest colour is changed, the stones of the sanctuary are scattered in the top of every street?

4:2 Filii Sion inclyti, et amicti auro primo : quomodo reputati sunt in vasa testea, opus manuum figuli !

4:2 Beth. The noble sons of Sion, and they that were clothed with the best gold: how are they esteemed as earthen vessels, the work of the potter's hands?

4:3 Sed et lamiæ nudaverunt mammam, lactaverunt catulos suos : filia populi mei crudelis quasi struthio in deserto.

4:3 Ghimel. Even the sea monsters have drawn out the breast, they have given suck to their young: the daughter of my people is cruel, like the ostrich in the desert.

4:4 Adhæsit lingua lactentis ad palatum ejus in siti ; parvuli petierunt panem, et non erat qui frangeret eis.

4:4 Daleth. The tongue of the sucking child hath stuck to the roof of his mouth for thirst: the little ones have asked for bread, and there was none to break it unto them.

4:5 Qui vescebantur voluptuose, interierunt in viis ; qui nutriebantur in croceis, amplexati sunt stercora.

4:5 He. They that were fed delicately have died in the streets: they that were brought up in scarlet have embraced the dung.

4:6 Et major effecta est iniquitas filiæ populi mei peccato Sodomorum, quæ subversa est in momento, et non ceperunt in ea manus.

4:6 Vau. And the iniquity of the daughter of my people is made greater than the sin of Sodom, which was overthrown in a moment, and hands took nothing in her.

4:7 Candidiores Nazaræi ejus nive, nitidiores lacte, rubicundiores ebore antiquo, sapphiro pulchriores.

4:7 Zain. Her Nazarites were whiter than snow, purer than milk, more ruddy than the old ivory, fairer than the sapphire.

4:8 Denigrata est super carbones facies eorum et non sunt cogniti in plateis ; adhæsit cutis eorum ossibus : aruit, et facta est quasi lignum.

4:8 Heth. Their face is now made blacker than coals, and they are not known in the streets: their skin hath stuck to their bones, it is withered, and is become like wood.

4:9 Melius fuit occisis gladio quam interfectis fame, quoniam isti extabuerunt consumpti a sterilitate terræ.

4:9 Teth. It was better with them that were slain by the sword, than with them that died with hunger: for these pined away being consumed for want of the fruits of the earth.

4:10 Manus mulierum misericordium coxerunt filios suos ; facti sunt cibus earum in contritione filiæ populi mei.

4:10 Jod. The hands of the pitiful women have sodden their own children: they were their meat in the destruction of the daughter of my people.

4:11 Complevit Dominus furorem suum, effudit iram indignationis suæ : et succendit ignem in Sion, et devoravit fundamenta ejus.

4:11 Caph. The Lord hath accomplished his wrath, he hath poured out his fierce anger: and he hath kindled a fire in Sion, and it hath devoured the foundations thereof.

4:12 Non crediderunt reges terræ, et universi habitatores orbis, quoniam ingrederetur hostis et inimicus per portas Jerusalem.

4:12 Lamed. The kings of the earth, and all the inhabitants of the world would not have believed, that the adversary and the enemy should enter in by the gates of Jerusalem.

4:13 Propter peccata prophetarum ejus, et iniquitates sacerdotum ejus, qui effuderunt in medio ejus sanguinem justorum.

4:13 Mem. For the sins of her prophets, and the iniquities of her priests, that have shed the blood of the just in the midst of her.

4:14 Erraverunt cæci in plateis, polluti sunt in sanguine ; cumque non possent, tenuerunt lacinias suas.

4:14 Nun. They have wandered as blind men in the streets, they were defiled with blood: and when they could not help walking in it, they held up their skirts.

4:15 Recedite polluti, clamaverunt eis ; recedite, abite, nolite tangere : jurgati quippe sunt, et commoti dixerunt inter gentes : Non addet ultra ut habitet in eis.

4:15 Samech. Depart you that are defiled, they cried out to them: Depart, get ye hence, touch not: for they quarrelled, and being removed, they said among the Gentiles: He will no more dwell among them.

4:16 Facies Domini divisit eos, non addet ut respiciat eos ; facies sacerdotum non erubuerunt, neque senum miserti sunt.

4:16 Phe. The face of the Lord hath divided them, he will no more regard them: they respected not the persons of the priests, neither had they pity on the ancient.

4:17 Cum adhuc subsisteremus, defecerunt oculi nostri ad auxilium nostrum vanum ; cum respiceremus attenti ad gentem quæ salvare non poterat.

4:17 Ain. While we were yet standing, our eyes failed, expecting help for us in vain, when we looked attentively towards a nation that was not able to save.

4:18 Lubricaverunt vestigia nostra in itinere platearum nostrarum ; appropinquavit finis noster, completi sunt dies nostri, quia venit finis noster.

4:18 Sade. Our steps have slipped in the way of our streets, our end draweth near: our days are fulfilled, for our end is come.

4:19 Velociores fuerunt persecutores nostri aquilis cæli ; super montes persecuti sunt nos, in deserto insidiati sunt nobis.

4:19 Coph. Our persecutors were swifter than the eagles of the air: they pursued us upon the mountains, they lay in wait for us in the wilderness.

4:20 Spiritus oris nostri, christus Dominus, captus est in peccatis nostris, cui diximus : In umbra tua vivemus in gentibus.

4:20 Res. The breath of our mouth, Christ the Lord, is taken in our sins: to whom we said: Under thy shadow we shall live among the Gentiles.

4:21 Gaude et lætare, filia Edom, quæ habitas in terra Hus ! ad te quoque perveniet calix : inebriaberis, atque nudaberis.

4:21 Sin. Rejoice, and be glad, O daughter of Edom, that dwellest in the land of Hus: to thee also shall the cup come, thou shalt be made drunk, and naked.

4:22 Completa est iniquitas tua, filia Sion : non addet ultra ut transmigret te. Visitavit iniquitatem tuam, filia Edom ; discooperuit peccata tua.

4:22 Thau. Thy iniquity is accomplished, O daughter of Sion, he will no more carry thee away into captivity: he hath visited thy iniquity, O daughter of Edom, he hath discovered thy sins.

Chapter 5

5:1 Recordare, Domine, quid acciderit nobis ; intuere et respice opprobrium nostrum.

5:1 Remember, O Lord, what is come upon us: consider and behold our reproach.

5:2 Hæreditas nostra versa est ad alienos, domus nostræ ad extraneos.

5:2 Our inheritance is turned to aliens: our houses to strangers.

5:3 Pupilli facti sumus absque patre, matres nostræ quasi viduæ.

5:3 We are become orphans without a father: our mothers are as widows.

5:4 Aquam nostram pecunia bibimus ; ligna nostra pretio comparavimus.

5:4 We have drunk our water for money: we have bought our wood.

5:5 Cervicibus nostris minabamur, lassis non dabatur requies.

5:5 We were dragged by the necks, we were weary and no rest was given us.

5:6 Ægypto dedimus manum et Assyriis, ut saturaremur pane.

5:6 We have given our hand to Egypt, and to the Assyrians, that we might be satisfied with bread.

5:7 Patres nostri peccaverunt, et non sunt : et nos iniquitates eorum portavimus.

5:7 Our fathers have sinned, and are not: and we have borne their iniquities.

5:8 Servi dominati sunt nostri : non fuit qui redimeret de manu eorum.

5:8 Servants have ruled over us: there was none to redeem us out of their hand.

5:9 In animabus nostris afferebamus panem nobis, a facie gladii in deserto.

5:9 We fetched our bread at the peril of our lives, because of the sword in the desert.

5:10 Pellis nostra quasi clibanus exusta est, a facie tempestatum famis.

5:10 Our skin was burnt as an oven, by reason of the violence of the famine.

5:11 Mulieres in Sion humiliaverunt, et virgines in civitatibus Juda.

5:11 They oppressed the women in Sion, and the virgins in the cities of Juda.

5:12 Principes manu suspensi sunt ; facies senum non erubuerunt.

5:12 The princes were hanged up by their hand: they did not respect the persons of the ancients.

5:13 Adolescentibus impudice abusi sunt, et pueri in ligno corruerunt.

5:13 They abused the young men indecently: and the children fell under the wood.

5:14 Senes defecerunt de portis, juvenes de choro psallentium.

5:14 The ancients have ceased from the gates: the young men from the choir of the singers.

5:15 Defecit gaudium cordis nostri ; versus est in luctum chorus noster.

5:15 The joy of our heart is ceased, our dancing is turned into mourning.

5:16 Cecidit corona capitis nostri : væ nobis, quia peccavimus !

5:16 The crown is fallen from our head: woe to us, because we have sinned.

5:17 Propterea mœstum factum est cor nostrum ; ideo contenebrati sunt oculi nostri,

5:17 Therefore is our heart sorrowful, therefore are our eyes become dim.

5:18 propter montem Sion quia disperiit ; vulpes ambulaverunt in eo.

5:18 For mount Sion, because it is destroyed, foxes have walked upon it.

5:19 Tu autem, Domine, in æternum permanebis, solium tuum in generationem et generationem.

5:19 But thou, O Lord, shalt remain for ever, thy throne from generation to generation.

5:20 Quare in perpetuum oblivisceris nostri, derelinques nos in longitudine dierum ?

5:20 Why wilt thou forget us for ever? why wilt thou forsake us for a long time?

5:21 Converte nos, Domine, ad te, et convertemur ; innova dies nostros, sicut a principio.

5:21 Convert us, O Lord, to thee, and we shall be converted: renew our days, as from the beginning.

5:22 Sed projiciens repulisti nos : iratus es contra nos vehementer.

5:22 But thou hast utterly rejected us, thou art exceedingly angry with us.

Baruch

Chapter 1

1:1 Et hæc verba libri quæ scripsit Baruch filius Neriæ, filii Maasiæ, filii Sedeciæ, filii Sedei, filii Helciæ, in Babylonia,

1:1 And these are the words of the book, which Baruch the son of Nerias, the son of Maasias, the son of Sedecias, the son of Sedei, the son Helcias, wrote in Babylonia.

1:2 in anno quinto, in septimo die mensis, in tempore quo ceperunt Chaldæi Jerusalem, et succenderunt eam igni.

1:2 In the fifth year, in the seventh day of the month, at the time that the Chaldeans took Jerusalem, and burnt it with fire.

1:3 Et legit Baruch verba libri hujus ad aures Jechoniæ filii Joakim regis Juda, et ad aures universi populi venientis ad librum,

1:3 And Baruch read the words of this book in the hearing of Jechonias the son of Joakim king of Juda, and in the hearing of all the people that came to hear the book.

1:4 et ad aures potentium, filiorum regum, et ad aures presbyterorum, et ad aures populi, a minimo usque ad maximum eorum, omnium habitantium in Babylonia, ad flumen Sodi.

1:4 And in the hearing of the nobles, the sons of the kings, and in the hearing of the ancients, and in the hearing of the people, from the least even to the greatest of them that dwelt in Babylonia, by the river Sedi.

1:5 Qui audientes plorabant, et jejunabant, et orabant in conspectu Domini.

1:5 And when they heard it they wept, and fasted, and prayed before the Lord.

1:6 Et collegerunt pecuniam, secundum quod potuit uniuscujusque manus,

1:6 And they made a collection of money according to every man's power.

1:7 et miserunt in Jerusalem ad Joakim filium Helciæ filii Salom sacerdotem, et ad sacerdotes, et ad omnem populum qui inventi sunt cum eo in Jerusalem :

1:7 And they sent it to Jerusalem to Joakim the priest, the son of Helcias, the son of Salom, and to the priests, and to all the people, that were found with him in Jerusalem:

1:8 cum acciperet vasa templi Domini, quæ ablata fuerant de templo, revocare in terram Juda, decima die mensis Sivan, vasa argentea quæ fecit Sedecias filius Josiæ rex Juda,

1:8 At the time when he received the vessels of the temple of the Lord, which had been taken away out of the temple, to return them into the land of Juda the tenth day of the month Sivan, the silver vessels, which Sedecias the son of Josias king of Juda had made,

1:9 posteaquam cepisset Nabuchodonosor rex Babylonis Jechoniam, et principes, et cunctos potentes, et populum terræ, ab Jerusalem, et duxit eos vinctos in Babylonem.

1:9 After that Nabuchodonosor the king of Babylon had carried away Jechonias, and the princes, and all the powerful men, and the people of the land from Jerusalem, and brought them bound to Babylon.

1:10 Et dixerunt : Ecce misimus ad vos pecunias, de quibus emite holocautomata et thus : et facite manna, et offerte pro peccato, ad aram Domini Dei nostri :

1:10 And they said: Behold we have sent you money, buy with it holocausts, and frankincense, and make meat offerings, and offerings for sin at the altar of the Lord our God:

1:11 et orate pro vita Nabuchodonosor regis Babylonis, et pro vita Baltassar filii ejus, ut sint dies eorum sicut dies cæli super terram :

1:11 And pray ye for the life of Nabuchodonosor the king of Babylon, and for the life of Balthasar his son, that their days may be upon earth as the days of heaven:

1:12 et ut det Dominus virtutem nobis, et illuminet oculos nostros, ut vivamus sub umbra Nabuchodonosor regis Babylonis, et sub umbra Baltassar filii ejus, et serviamus eis multis diebus, et inveniamus gratiam in conspectu eorum.

1:12 And that the Lord may give us strength, and enlighten our eyes, that we may live under the shadow of Nabuchodonosor the king of Babylon, and under the shadow of Balthasar his son, and may serve them many days, and may find favour in their sight.

1:13 Et pro nobis ipsis orate ad Dominum Deum nostrum, quia peccavimus Domino Deo nostro, et non est aversus furor ejus a nobis usque in hunc diem.

1:13 And pray ye for us to the Lord our God: for we have sinned against the Lord our God, and his wrath is not turned away from us even to this day.

1:14 Et legite librum istum quem misimus ad vos recitari in templo Domini, in die solemni et in die opportuno :

1:14 And read ye this book, which we have sent to you to be read in the temple of the Lord, on feasts, and proper days.

1:15 et dicetis : Domino Deo nostro justitia, nobis autem confusio faciei nostræ, sicut est dies hæc omni Juda, et habitantibus in Jerusalem :

1:15 And you shall say: To the Lord our God belongeth justice, but to us confusion of our face: as it is come to pass at this day to all Juda, and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem,

1:16 regibus nostris, et principibus nostris, et sacerdotibus nostris, et prophetis nostris, et patribus nostris.

1:16 To our kings, and to our princes, and to our priests, and to our prophets, and to our fathers.

1:17 Peccavimus ante Dominum Deum nostrum, et non credidimus, diffidentes in eum :

1:17 We have sinned before the Lord our God, and have not believed him, nor put our trust in him:

1:18 et non fuimus subjectibiles illi, et non audivimus vocem Domini Dei nostri, ut ambularemus in mandatis ejus, quæ dedit nobis.

1:18 And we were not obedient to him, and we have not hearkened to the voice of the Lord our God, to walk in his commandments which he hath given us.

1:19 A die qua eduxit patres nostros de terra Ægypti, usque ad diem hanc, eramus incredibiles ad Dominum Deum nostrum : et dissipati recessimus, ne audiremus vocem ipsius :

1:19 From the day that he brought our fathers out of the land of Egypt, even to this day, we were disobedient to the Lord our God: and going astray we turned away from hearing his voice.

1:20 et adhæserunt nobis multa mala et maledictiones quæ constituit Dominus Moysi servo suo, qui eduxit patres nostros de terra Ægypti, dare nobis terram fluentem lac et mel, sicut hodierna die.

1:20 And many evils have cleaved to us, and the curses which the Lord foretold by Moses his servant: who brought our fathers out of the land of Egypt, to give us a land flowing with milk and honey, as at this day.

1:21 Et non audivimus vocem Domini Dei nostri, secundum omnia verba prophetarum quos misit ad nos :

1:21 And we have not hearkened to the voice of the Lord our God according to all the words of the prophets whom he sent to us:

1:22 et abivimus unusquisque in sensum cordis nostri maligni, operari diis alienis, facientes mala ante oculos Domini Dei nostri.

1:22 And we have gone away every man after the inclinations of his own wicked heart, to serve strange gods, and to do evil in the sight of the Lord our God.

Chapter 2

2:1 Propter quod statuit Dominus Deus noster verbum suum, quod locutus est ad nos, et ad judices nostros qui judicaverunt Israël, et ad reges nostros, et ad principes nostros, et ad omnem Israël et Juda :

2:1 Wherefore the Lord our God hath made good his word, that he spoke to us, and to our judges that have judged Israel, and to our kings, and to our princes, and to all Israel and Juda:

2:2 ut adduceret Dominus super nos mala magna, quæ non sunt facta sub cælo quemadmodum facta sunt in Jerusalem, secundum quæ scripta sunt in lege Moysi,

2:2 That the Lord would bring upon us great evils, such as never happened under heaven, as they have come to pass in Jerusalem, according to the things that are written in the law of Moses:

2:3 et manducaret homo carnes filii sui et carnes filiæ suæ.

2:3 That a man should eat the flesh of his own son, and the flesh of his own daughter.

2:4 Et dedit eos sub manu regum omnium qui sunt in circuitu nostro, in improperium et in desolationem in omnibus populis in quibus nos dispersit Dominus :

2:4 And he hath delivered them up to be under the hand of all the kings that are round about us, to be a reproach, and desolation among all the people, among whom the Lord hath scattered us.

2:5 et facti sumus subtus, et non supra, quia peccavimus Domino Deo nostro, non obaudiendo voci ipsius.

2:5 And we are brought under, and are not uppermost: because we have sinned against the Lord our God, by not obeying his voice.

2:6 Domino Deo nostro justitia, nobis autem et patribus nostris confusio faciei, sicut est dies hæc :

2:6 To the Lord our God belongeth justice: but to us, and to our fathers confusion of face, as at this day.

2:7 quia locutus est Dominus super nos omnia mala hæc quæ venerunt super nos :

2:7 For the Lord hath pronounced against us all these evils that are come upon us:

2:8 et non sumus deprecati faciem Domini Dei nostri, ut reverteremur unusquisque nostrum a viis nostris pessimis.

2:8 And we have not entreated the face of the Lord our God, that we might return every one of us from our most wicked ways.

2:9 Et vigilavit Dominus in malis, et adduxit ea super nos : quia justus est Dominus in omnibus operibus suis quæ mandavit nobis,

2:9 And the Lord hath watched over us for evil, and hath brought it upon us: for the Lord is just in all his works which he hath commanded us:

2:10 et non audivimus vocem ipsius ut iremus in præceptis Domini, quæ dedit ante faciem nostram.

2:10 And we have not hearkened to his voice to walk in the commandments of the Lord which he hath set before us.

2:11 Et nunc, Domine Deus Israël, qui eduxisti populum tuum de terra Ægypti in manu valida, et in signis, et in prodigiis, et in virtute tua magna, et in brachio excelso, et fecisti tibi nomen sicut est dies iste :

2:11 And now, O Lord God of Israel, who hast brought thy people out of the land of Egypt with a strong hand, and with signs, and with wonders, and with thy great power, and with a mighty arm, and hast made thee a name as at this day,

2:12 peccavimus, impie egimus, inique gessimus, Domine Deus noster, in omnibus justitiis tuis.

2:12 We have sinned, we have done wickedly, we have acted unjustly, O Lord our God, against all thy justices.

2:13 Avertatur ira tua a nobis, quia derelicti sumus pauci inter gentes ubi dispersisti nos.

2:13 Let thy wrath be turned away from us: for we are left a few among the nations where thou hast scattered us.

2:14 Exaudi, Domine, preces nostras et orationes nostras, et educ nos propter te, et da nobis invenire gratiam ante faciem eorum qui nos abduxerunt :

2:14 Hear, O Lord, our prayers, and our petitions, and deliver us for thy own sake: and grant that we may find favour in the sight of them that have led us away:

2:15 ut sciat omnis terra quia tu es Dominus Deus noster, et quia nomen tuum invocatum est super Israël, et super genus ipsius.

2:15 That all the earth may know that thou art the Lord our God, and that thy name is called upon Israel, and upon his posterity.

2:16 Respice, Domine, de domo sancta tua in nos, et inclina aurem tuam, et exaudi nos.

2:16 Look down upon us, O Lord, from thy holy house, and incline thy ear, and hear us.

2:17 Aperi oculos tuos et vide : quia non mortui qui sunt in inferno, quorum spiritus acceptus est a visceribus suis, dabunt honorem et justificationem Domino :

2:17 Open thy eyes, and behold: for the dead that are in hell, whose spirit is taken away from their bowels, shall not give glory and justice to the Lord:

2:18 sed anima quæ tristis est super magnitudine mali, et incedit curva et infirma, et oculi deficientes, et anima esuriens, dat tibi gloriam et justitiam Domino.

2:18 But the soul that is sorrowful for the greatness of evil she hath done, and goeth bowed down, and feeble, and the eyes that fail, and the hungry soul giveth glory and justice to thee the Lord.

2:19 Quia non secundum justitias patrum nostrorum nos fundimus preces et petimus misericordiam ante conspectum tuum, Domine Deus noster :

2:19 For it is not for the justices of our fathers that we pour out our prayers, and beg mercy in thy sight, O Lord our God:

2:20 sed quia misisti iram tuam et furorem tuum super nos, sicut locutus es in manu puerorum tuorum prophetarum, dicens :

2:20 But because thou hast sent out thy wrath, and thy indignation upon us, as thou hast spoken by the hand of thy servants the prophets, saying:

2:21 Sic dicit Dominus : Inclinate humerum vestrum et cervicem vestram, et opera facite regi Babylonis, et sedebitis in terra quam dedi patribus vestris.

2:21 Thus saith the Lord: Bow down your shoulder, and your neck, and serve the king of Babylon: and you shall remain in the land which I have given to your fathers.

2:22 Quod si non audieritis vocem Domini Dei vestri, operari regi Babyloniæ, defectionem vestram faciam de civitatibus Juda, et a foris Jerusalem,

2:22 But if you will not hearken to the voice of the Lord your God, to serve the king of Babylon: I will cause you to depart out of the cities of Juda, and from without Jerusalem.

2:23 et auferam a vobis vocem jucunditatis et vocem gaudii, et vocem sponsi et vocem sponsæ, et erit omnis terra sine vestigio ab inhabitantibus eam.

2:23 And I will take away from you the voice of mirth, and the voice of joy, and the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride, and all the land shall be without any footstep of inhabitants.

2:24 Et non audierunt vocem tuam, ut operarentur regi Babylonis : et statuisti verba tua, quæ locutus es in manibus puerorum tuorum prophetarum, ut transferrentur ossa regum nostrorum et ossa patrum nostrorum de loco suo :

2:24 And they hearkened not to thy voice, to serve the king of Babylon: and thou hast made good thy words, which thou spokest by the hands of thy servants the prophets, that the bones of our kings, and the bones of our fathers should be removed out of their place:

2:25 et ecce projecta sunt in calore solis et in gelu noctis, et mortui sunt in doloribus pessimis, in fame et in gladio, et in emissione.

2:25 And behold they are cast out to the heat of the sun, and to the frost of the night: and they have died in grievous pains, by famine, and by the sword, and in banishment.

2:26 Et posuisti templum in quo invocatum est nomen tuum in ipso sicut hæc dies, propter iniquitatem domus Israël et domus Juda.

2:26 And thou hast made the temple, in which thy name was called upon, as it is at this day, for the iniquity of the house of Israel, and the house of Juda.

2:27 Et fecisti in nobis, Domine Deus noster, secundum omnem bonitatem tuam et secundum omnem miserationem tuam illam magnam :

2:27 And thou hast dealt with us, O Lord our God, according to all thy goodness, and according to all that great mercy of thine:

2:28 sicut locutus es in manu pueri tui Moysi, in die qua præcepisti ei scribere legem tuam coram filiis Israël,

2:28 As thou spokest by the hand of thy servant Moses, in the day when thou didst command him to write thy law before the children of Israel,

2:29 dicens : Si non audieritis vocem meam, multitudo hæc magna convertetur in minimam inter gentes, quo ego eos dispergam :

2:29 Saying: If you will not hear my voice, this great multitude shall be turned into a very small number among the nations, where I will scatter them:

2:30 quia scio quod me non audiet populus : populus est enim dura cervice. Et convertetur ad cor suum in terra captivitatis suæ,

2:30 For I know that the people will not hear me, for they are a people of a stiff neck: but they shall turn to their heart in the land of their captivity:

2:31 et scient quia ego sum Dominus Deus eorum : et dabo eis cor, et intelligent ; aures, et audient :

2:31 And they shall know that I am the Lord their God: and I will give them a heart, and they shall understand: and ears, and they shall hear.

2:32 et laudabunt me in terra captivitatis suæ, et memores erunt nominis mei,

2:32 And they shall praise me in the land of their captivity, and shall be mindful of my name.

2:33 et avertent se a dorso suo duro, et a malignitatibus suis : quia reminiscentur viam patrum suorum, qui peccaverunt in me.

2:33 And they shall turn away themselves from their stiff neck, and from their wicked deeds: for they shall remember the way of their fathers, that sinned against me.

2:34 Et revocabo illos in terram quam juravi patribus eorum, Abraham, Isaac, et Jacob : et dominabuntur ejus, et multiplicabo eos, et non minorabuntur :

2:34 And I will bring them back again into the land which I promised with an oath to their fathers, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and they shall be masters thereof: and I will multiply them, and they shall not be diminished.

2:35 et statuam illis testamentum alterum sempiternum, ut sim illis in Deum, et ipsi erunt mihi in populum : et non movebo amplius populum meum, filios Israël, a terra quam dedi illis.

2:35 And I will make with them another covenant that shall be everlasting, to be their God, and they shall be my people: and I will no more remove my people, the children of Israel, out of the land that I have given them.

Chapter 3

3:1 Et nunc, Domine omnipotens, Deus Israël, anima in angustiis, et spiritus anxius clamat ad te.

3:1 And now, O Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, the soul in anguish, and the troubled spirit crieth to thee:

3:2 Audi, Domine, et miserere, quia Deus es misericors : et miserere nostri, quia peccavimus ante te :

3:2 Hear, O Lord, and have mercy, for thou art a merciful God, and have pity on us: for we have sinned before thee.

3:3 quia tu sedes in sempiternum, et nos, peribimus in ævum ?

3:3 For thou remainest for ever, and shall we perish everlastingly?

3:4 Domine omnipotens, Deus Israël, audi nunc orationem mortuorum Israël, et filiorum ipsorum qui peccaverunt ante te, et non audierunt vocem Domini Dei sui, et agglutinata sunt nobis mala.

3:4 O Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, hear now the prayer of the dead of Israel, and of their children, that have sinned before thee, and have not hearkened to the voice of the Lord their God, wherefore evils have cleaved fast to us.

3:5 Noli meminisse iniquitatum patrum nostrorum, sed memento manus tuæ et nominis tui in tempore isto :

3:5 Remember not the iniquities of our fathers, but think upon thy hand, and upon thy name at this time:

3:6 quia tu es Dominus Deus noster, et laudabimus te, Domine :

3:6 For thou art the Lord our God, and we will praise thee, O Lord:

3:7 quia propter hoc dedisti timorem tuum in cordibus nostris, et ut invocemus nomen tuum, et laudemus te in captivitate nostra, quia convertimur ab iniquitate patrum nostrorum, qui peccaverunt ante te.

3:7 Because for this end thou hast put thy fear in our hearts, to the intent that we should call upon thy name, and praise thee in our captivity, for we are converted from the iniquity of our fathers, who sinned before thee.

3:8 Et ecce nos in captivitate nostra sumus hodie, qua nos dispersisti in improperium, et in maledictum, et in peccatum, secundum omnes iniquitates patrum nostrorum, qui recesserunt a te, Domine Deus noster.

3:8 And behold we are at this day in our captivity, whereby thou hast scattered us to be a reproach, and a curse, and an offence, according to all the iniquities of our fathers, who departed from thee, O Lord our God.

3:9 Audi, Israël, mandata vitæ : auribus percipe, ut scias prudentiam.

3:9 Hear, O Israel, the commandments of life: give ear, that thou mayst learn wisdom.

3:10 Quid est, Israël, quod in terra inimicorum es,

3:10 How happeneth it, O Israel, that thou art in thy enemies' land?

3:11 inveterasti in terra aliena, coinquinatus es cum mortuis, deputatus es cum descendentibus in infernum ?

3:11 Thou art grown old in a strange country, thou art defiled with the dead: thou art counted with them that go down into hell.

3:12 Dereliquisti fontem sapientiæ :

3:12 Thou hast forsaken the fountain of wisdom:

3:13 nam si in via Dei ambulasses, habitasses utique in pace sempiterna.

3:13 For if thou hadst walked in the way of God, thou hadst surely dwelt in peace for ever.

3:14 Disce ubi sit prudentia, ubi sit virtus, ubi sit intellectus, ut scias simul ubi sit longiturnitas vitæ et victus, ubi sit lumen oculorum, et pax.

3:14 Learn where is wisdom, where is strength, where is understanding: that thou mayst know also where is length of days and life, where is the light of the eyes, and peace.

3:15 Quis invenit locum ejus ? et quis intravit in thesauros ejus ?

3:15 Who hath found out her place? and who hath gone in to her treasures?

3:16 Ubi sunt principes gentium, et qui dominantur super bestias quæ sunt super terram ?

3:16 Where are the princes of the nations, and they that rule over the beasts that are upon the earth?

3:17 qui in avibus cæli ludunt,

3:17 That take their diversion with the birds of the air.

3:18 qui argentum thesaurizant, et aurum, in quo confidunt homines, et non est finis acquisitionis eorum ? qui argentum fabricant, et solliciti sunt, nec est inventio operum illorum ?

3:18 That hoard up silver and gold, wherein men trust, and there is no end of their getting? who work in silver and are solicitous, and their works are unsearchable.

3:19 Exterminati sunt, et ad inferos descenderunt, et alii loco eorum surrexerunt.

3:19 They are cut off, and are gone down to hell, and others are risen up in their place.

3:20 Juvenes viderunt lumen, et habitaverunt super terram, viam autem disciplinæ ignoraverunt,

3:20 Young men have seen the light, and dwelt upon the earth: but the way of knowledge they have not known,

3:21 neque intellexerunt semitas ejus, neque filii eorum susceperunt eam : a facie ipsorum longe facta est ;

3:21 Nor have they understood the paths thereof, neither have their children received it, it is far from their face.

3:22 non est audita in terra Chanaan, neque visa est in Theman.

3:22 It hath not been heard of in the land of Chanaan, neither hath it been seen in Theman.

3:23 Filii quoque Agar, qui exquirunt prudentiam quæ de terra est, negotiatores Merrhæ et Theman, et fabulatores, et exquisitores prudentiæ et intelligentiæ : viam autem sapientiæ nescierunt, neque commemorati sunt semitas ejus.

3:23 The children of Agar also, that search after the wisdom that is of the earth, the merchants of Merrha, and of Theman, and the tellers of fables, and searchers of prudence and understanding: but the way of wisdom they have not known, neither have they remembered her paths.

3:24 O Israël, quam magna est domus Dei, et ingens locus possessionis ejus !

3:24 O Israel, how great is the house of God, and how vast is the place of his possession!

3:25 magnus est, et non habet finem : excelsus, et immensus.

3:25 It is great, and hath no end: it is high and immense.

3:26 Ibi fuerunt gigantes nominati illi, qui ab initio fuerunt, statura magna, scientes bellum.

3:26 There were the giants, those renowned men that were from the beginning, of great stature, expert in war.

3:27 Non hos elegit Dominus, neque viam disciplinæ invenerunt : propterea perierunt,

3:27 The Lord chose not them, neither did they find the way of knowledge: therefore did they perish.

3:28 et quoniam non habuerunt sapientiam, interierunt propter suam insipientiam.

3:28 And because they had not wisdom, they perished through their folly.

3:29 Quis ascendit in cælum, et accepit eam, et eduxit eam de nubibus ?

3:29 Who hath gone up into heaven, and taken her, and brought her down from the clouds?

3:30 Quis transfretavit mare, et invenit illam, et attulit illam super aurum electum ?

3:30 Who hath passed over the sea, and found her, and brought her preferably to chosen gold?

3:31 Non est qui possit scire vias ejus, neque qui exquirat semitas ejus :

3:31 There is none that is able to know her ways, nor that can search out her paths:

3:32 sed qui scit universa novit eam, et adinvenit eam prudentia sua qui præparavit terram in æterno tempore : et replevit eam pecudibus et quadrupedibus

3:32 But he that knoweth all things, knoweth her, and hath found her out with his understanding: he that prepared the earth for evermore, and filled it with cattle and fourfooted beasts:

3:33 qui emittit lumen, et vadit, et vocavit illud, et obedit illi in tremore.

3:33 He that sendeth forth the light, and it goeth: and hath called it, and it obeyeth him with trembling.

3:34 Stellæ autem dederunt lumen in custodiis suis, et lætatæ sunt :

3:34 And the stars have given light in their watches, and rejoiced:

3:35 vocatæ sunt, et dixerunt : Adsumus, et luxerunt ei cum jucunditate, qui fecit illas.

3:35 They were called, and they said: Here we are: and with cheerfulness they have shined forth to him that made them.

3:36 Hic est Deus noster, et non æstimabitur alius adversus eum.

3:36 This is our God, and there shall no other be accounted of in comparison of him.

3:37 Hic adinvenit omnem viam disciplinæ, et tradidit illam Jacob puero suo, et Israël dilecto suo.

3:37 He found out all the way of knowledge, and gave it to Jacob his servant, and to Israel his beloved.

3:38 Post hæc in terris visus est, et cum hominibus conversatus est.

3:38 Afterwards he was seen upon earth, and conversed with men.

Chapter 4

4:1 Hic liber mandatorum Dei, et lex quæ est in æternum : omnes qui tenent eam pervenient ad vitam : qui autem dereliquerunt eam, in mortem.

4:1 This is the book of the commandments of God, and the law, that is for ever: all they that keep it, shall come to life: but they that have forsaken it, to death.

4:2 Convertere, Jacob, et apprehende eam : ambula per viam ad splendorem ejus contra lumen ejus.

4:2 Return, O Jacob, and take hold of it, walk in the way by its brightness, in the presence of the light thereof.

4:3 Ne tradas alteri gloriam tuam, et dignitatem tuam genti alienæ.

4:3 Give not thy honour to another, nor thy dignity to a strange nation.

4:4 Beati sumus, Israël, quia quæ Deo placent manifesta sunt nobis.

4:4 We are happy, O Israel: because the things that are pleasing to God, are made known to us.

4:5 Animæquior esto, populus Dei, memorabilis Israël :

4:5 Be of good comfort, O people of God, the memorial of Israel:

4:6 venundati estis gentibus non in perditionem : sed propter quod in ira ad iracundiam provocastis Deum, traditi estis adversariis.

4:6 You have been sold to the Gentiles, not for your destruction: but because you provoked God to wrath, you are delivered to your adversaries.

4:7 Exacerbastis enim eum qui fecit vos, Deum æternum, immolantes dæmoniis, et non Deo.

4:7 For you have provoked him who made you, the eternal God, offering sacrifice to devils, and not to God.

4:8 Obliti enim estis Deum qui nutrivit vos, et contristastis nutricem vestram Jerusalem.

4:8 For you have forgotten God, who brought you up, and you have grieved Jerusalem that nursed you.

4:9 Vidit enim iracundiam a Deo venientem vobis, et dixit : Audite, confines Sion : adduxit enim mihi Deus luctum magnum.

4:9 For she saw the wrath of God coming upon you, and she said: Give ear, all you that dwell near Sion, for God hath brought upon me great mourning:

4:10 Vidi enim captivitatem populi mei, filiorum meorum et filiarum, quam superduxit illis Æternus.

4:10 For I have seen the captivity of my people, of my sons, and my daughters, which the Eternal hath brought upon them.

4:11 Nutrivi enim illos cum jucunditate ; dimisi autem illos cum fletu et luctu.

4:11 For I nourished them with joy: but I sent them away with weeping and mourning.

4:12 Nemo gaudeat super me viduam et desolatam : a multis derelicta sum propter peccata filiorum meorum, quia declinaverunt a lege Dei.

4:12 Let no man rejoice over me, a widow, and desolate: I am forsaken of many for the sins of my children, because they departed from the law of God.

4:13 Justitias autem ipsius nescierunt, nec ambulaverunt per vias mandatorum Dei, neque per semitas veritatis ejus cum justitia ingressi sunt.

4:13 And they have not known his justices, nor walked by the ways of God's commandments, neither have they entered by the paths of his truth and justice.

4:14 Veniant confines Sion, et memorentur captivitatem filiorum et filiarum mearum, quam superduxit illis Æternus.

4:14 Let them that dwell about Sion come, and remember the captivity of my sons and daughters, which the Eternal hath brought upon them.

4:15 Adduxit enim super illos gentem de longinquo, gentem improbam, et alterius linguæ,

4:15 For he hath brought a nation upon them from afar, a wicked nation, and of a strange tongue:

4:16 qui non sunt reveriti senem, neque puerorum miserti sunt, et abduxerunt dilectos viduæ, et a filiis unicam desolaverunt.

4:16 Who have neither reverenced the ancient, nor pitied children, and have carried away the beloved of the widow, and have left me all alone without children.

4:17 Ego autem, quid possum adjuvare vos ?

4:17 But as for me, what help can I give you?

4:18 qui enim adduxit super vos mala, ipse vos eripiet de manibus inimicorum vestrorum.

4:18 But he that hath brought the evils upon you, he will deliver you out of the hands of your enemies.

4:19 Ambulate, filii, ambulate : ego enim derelicta sum sola.

4:19 Go your way, my children, go your way: for I am left alone.

4:20 Exui me stola pacis, indui autem me sacco obsecrationis, et clamabo ad Altissimum in diebus meis.

4:20 I have put off the robe of peace, and have put upon me the sackcloth of supplication, and I will cry to the most High in my days.

4:21 Animæquiores estote, filii ; clamate ad Dominum, et eripiet vos de manu principum inimicorum.

4:21 Be of good comfort, my children, cry to the Lord, and he will deliver you out of the hand of the princes your enemies.

4:22 Ego enim speravi in æternum salutem vestram, et venit mihi gaudium a Sancto, super misericordia quæ veniet vobis ab æterno salutari nostro.

4:22 For my hope is in the Eternal that he will save you: and joy is come upon me from the Holy One, because of the mercy which shall come to you from our everlasting Saviour.

4:23 Emisi enim vos cum luctu et ploratu : reducet autem vos mihi Dominus cum gaudio et jucunditate in sempiternum.

4:23 For I sent you forth with mourning and weeping: but the Lord will bring you back to me with joy and gladness for ever.

4:24 Sicut enim viderunt vicinæ Sion captivitatem vestram a Deo, sic videbunt et in celeritate salutem vestram a Deo, quæ superveniet vobis cum honore magno et splendore æterno.

4:24 For as the neighbours of Sion have now seen your captivity from God: so shall they also shortly see your salvation from God, which shall come upon you with great honour, and everlasting glory.

4:25 Filii, patienter sustinete iram quæ supervenit vobis : persecutus est enim te inimicus tuus : sed cito videbis perditionem ipsius, et super cervices ipsius ascendes.

4:25 My children, suffer patiently the wrath that is come upon you: for thy enemy hath persecuted thee, but thou shalt quickly see his destruction: and thou shalt get up upon his neck.

4:26 Delicati mei ambulaverunt vias asperas : ducti sunt enim ut grex direptus ab inimicis.

4:26 My delicate ones have walked rough ways, for they were taken away as a flock made a prey by the enemies.

4:27 Animæquiores estote, filii, et proclamate ad Dominum : erit enim memoria vestra ab eo qui duxit vos.

4:27 Be of good comfort, my children, and cry to the Lord: for you shall be remembered by him that hath led you away.

4:28 Sicut enim fuit sensus vester ut erraretis a Deo, decies tantum iterum convertentes requiretis eum :

4:28 For as it was your mind to go astray from God; so when you return again you shall seek him ten times as much.

4:29 qui enim induxit vobis mala, ipse rursum adducet vobis sempiternam jucunditatem cum salute vestra.

4:29 For he that hath brought evils upon you, shall bring you everlasting joy again with your salvation.

4:30 Animæquior esto, Jerusalem : exhortatur enim te, qui te nominavit.

4:30 Be of good heart, O Jerusalem: for he exhorteth thee, that named thee.

4:31 Nocentes peribunt, qui te vexaverunt : et qui gratulati sunt in tua ruina, punientur.

4:31 The wicked that have afflicted thee, shall perish: and they that have rejoiced at thy ruin, shall be punished.

4:32 Civitates quibus servierunt filii tui, punientur, et quæ accepit filios tuos.

4:32 The cities which thy children have served, shall be punished: and she that received thy sons.

4:33 Sicut enim gavisa est in tua ruina, et lætata est in casu tuo, sic contristabitur in sua desolatione,

4:33 For as she rejoiced at thy ruin, and was glad of thy fall: so shall she be grieved for her own desolation.

4:34 et amputabitur exsultatio multitudinis ejus, et gaudimonium ejus erit in luctum.

4:34 And the joy of her multitude shall be cut off: and her gladness shall be turned to mourning.

4:35 Ignis enim superveniet ei ab Æterno in longiturnis diebus, et habitabitur a dæmoniis in multitudine temporis.

4:35 For fire shall come upon her from the Eternal, long to endure, and she shall be inhabited by devils for a great time.

4:36 Circumspice, Jerusalem, ad orientem, et vide jucunditatem a Deo tibi venientem.

4:36 Look about thee, O Jerusalem, towards the east, and behold the joy that cometh to thee from God.

4:37 Ecce enim veniunt filii tui, quos dimisisti dispersos : veniunt collecti ab oriente usque ad occidentem, in verbo Sancti, gaudentes in honorem Dei.

4:37 For behold thy children come, whom thou sentest away scattered, they come gathered together from the east even to the west, at the word of the Holy One rejoicing for the honour of God.

Chapter 5

5:1 Exue te, Jerusalem, stola luctus et vexationis tuæ, et indue te decore, et honore ejus, quæ a Deo tibi est, sempiternæ gloriæ.

5:1 Put off, O Jerusalem, the garment of thy mourning, and affliction: and put on the beauty, and honour of that everlasting glory which thou hast from God.

5:2 Circumdabit te Deus diploide justitiæ, et imponet mitram capiti honoris æterni.

5:2 God will clothe thee with the double garment of justice, and will set a crown on thy head of everlasting honour.

5:3 Deus enim ostendet splendorem suum in te, omni qui sub cælo est.

5:3 For God will shew his brightness in thee, to every one under heaven.

5:4 Nominabitur enim tibi nomen tuum a Deo in sempiternum : pax justitiæ, et honor pietatis.

5:4 For thy name shall be named to thee by God for ever: the peace of justice, and honour of piety.

5:5 Exsurge, Jerusalem, et sta in excelso : et circumspice ad orientem, et vide collectos filios tuos ab oriente sole usque ad occidentem, in verbo Sancti, gaudentes Dei memoria.

5:5 Arise, O Jerusalem, and stand on high: and look about towards the east, and behold thy children gathered together from the rising to the setting sun, by the word of the Holy One rejoicing in the remembrance of God.

5:6 Exierunt enim abs te pedibus ducti ab inimicis : adducet autem illos Dominus ad te portatos in honore sicut filios regni :

5:6 For they went out from thee on foot, led by the enemies: but the Lord will bring them to thee exalted with honour as children of the kingdom.

5:7 constituit enim Deus humiliare omnem montem excelsum et rupes perennes, et convalles replere in æqualitatem terræ, ut ambulet Israël diligenter in honorem Dei.

5:7 For God hath appointed to bring down every high mountain, and the everlasting rocks, and to fill up the valleys to make them even with the ground: that Israel may walk diligently to the honour of God.

5:8 Obumbraverunt autem et silvæ, et omne lignum suavitatis Israël ex mandato Dei.

5:8 Moreover the woods, and every sweetsmelling tree have overshadowed Israel by the commandment of God.

5:9 Adducet enim Deus Israël cum jucunditate in lumine majestatis suæ, cum misericordia et justitia quæ est ex ipso.

5:9 For God will bring Israel with joy in the light of his majesty, with mercy, and justice, that cometh from him.

Chapter 6

6:1 Propter peccata quæ peccastis ante Deum, abducemini in Babyloniam captivi a Nabuchodonosor rege Babylonis.

6:1 For the sins that you have committed before God, you shall be carried away captives into Babylon by Nabuchodonosor the king of Babylon.

6:2 Ingressi itaque in Babylonem, eritis ibi annis plurimis, et temporibus longis, usque ad generationes septem : post hoc autem educam vos inde cum pace.

6:2 And when you are come into Babylon, you shall be there many years, and for a long time, even to seven generations: and after that I will bring you away from thence with peace.

6:3 Nunc autem videbitis in Babylonia deos aureos et argenteos, et lapideos et ligneos, in humeris portari, ostentantes metum gentibus.

6:3 But now, you shall see in Babylon gods of gold, and of silver, and of stone, and of wood borne upon shoulders, causing fear to the Gentiles.

6:4 Videte ergo ne et vos similes efficiamini factis alienis, et metuatis, et metus vos capiat in ipsis.

6:4 Beware therefore that you imitate not the doings of others, and be afraid, and the fear of them should seize upon you.

6:5 Visa itaque turba de retro et ab ante, adorantes dicite in cordibus vestris : Te oportet adorari, Domine.

6:5 But when you see the multitude behind, and before, adoring them, say you in your hearts: Thou oughtest to be adored, O Lord.

6:6 Angelus enim meus vobiscum est : ipse autem exquiram animas vestras.

6:6 For my angel is with you: And I myself will demand an account of your souls.

6:7 Nam lingua ipsorum polita a fabro ; ipsa etiam inaurata et inargentata : falsa sunt, et non possunt loqui.

6:7 They shall not pity the widow, nor do good to the fatherless.

6:8 Et sicut virgini amanti ornamenta, ita accepto auro fabricati sunt.

6:8 And as if it were for a maiden that loveth to go gay: so do they take gold and make them up.

6:9 Coronas certe aureas habent super capita sua dii illorum : unde subtrahunt sacerdotes ab eis aurum et argentum, et erogant illud in semetipsos.

6:9 Their gods have golden crowns upon their heads: whereof the priests secretly convey away from them gold, and silver, and bestow it on themselves.

6:10 Dant autem et ex ipso prostitutis, et meretrices ornant : et iterum cum receperint illud a meretricibus, ornant deos suos.

6:10 Yea and they give thereof to prostitutes, and they dress out harlots: and again when they receive it of the harlots, they adorn their gods.

6:11 Hi autem non liberantur ab ærugine et tinea.

6:11 And these gods cannot defend themselves from the rust, and the moth.

6:12 Opertis autem illis veste purpurea, extergunt faciem ipsorum propter pulverem domus qui est plurimus inter eos.

6:12 But when they have covered them with a purple garment, they wipe their face because of the dust of the house, which is very much among them.

6:13 Sceptrum autem habet ut homo, sicut judex regionis, qui in se peccantem non interficit.

6:13 This holdeth a sceptre as a man, as a judge of the country, but cannot put to death one that offendeth him.

6:14 Habet etiam in manu gladium et securim, se autem de bello et a latronibus non liberat. Unde vobis notum sit quia non sunt dii :

6:14 And this hath in his hand a sword, or an axe, but cannot save himself from war, or from robbers, whereby be it known to you, that they are not gods.

6:15 non ergo timueritis eos. Sicut enim vas hominis confractum inutile efficitur, tales sunt et dii illorum.

6:15 Therefore fear them not. For as a vessel that a man uses when it is broken becometh useless, even so are their gods:

6:16 Constitutis illis in domo, oculi eorum pleni sunt pulvere a pedibus introëuntium.

6:16 When they are placed in the house, their eyes are full of dust by the feet of them that go in.

6:17 Et sicut alicui qui regem offendit circumseptæ sunt januæ, aut sicut ad sepulchrum adductum mortuum : ita tutantur sacerdotes ostia clausuris et seris, ne a latronibus expolientur.

6:17 And as the gates are made sure on every side upon one that hath offended the king, or like a dead man carried to the grave, so do the priests secure the doors with bars and locks, lest they be stripped by thieves.

6:18 Lucernas accendunt illis, et quidem multas, ex quibus nullam videre possunt : sunt autem sicut trabes in domo.

6:18 They light candles to them, and in great number, of which they cannot see one: but they are like beams in the house.

6:19 Corda vero eorum dicunt elingere serpentes qui de terra sunt, dum comedunt eos, et vestimentum ipsorum, et non sentiunt.

6:19 And they say that the creeping things which are of the earth, gnaw their hearts, while they eat them and their garments, and they feel it not.

6:20 Nigræ fiunt facies eorum a fumo qui in domo fit.

6:20 Their faces are black with the smoke that is made in the house.

6:21 Supra corpus eorum et supra caput eorum volant noctuæ, et hirundines, et aves etiam, similiter et cattæ.

6:21 Owls, and swallows, and other birds fly upon their bodies, and upon their heads, and cats in like manner.

6:22 Unde sciatis quia non sunt dii : ne ergo timueritis eos.

6:22 Whereby you may know that they are no gods. Therefore fear them not.

6:23 Aurum etiam quod habent ad speciem est : nisi aliquis exterserit æruginem, non fulgebunt : neque enim dum conflarentur, sentiebant.

6:23 The gold also which they have, is for shew, but except a man wipe off the rust, they will not shine: for neither when they were molten, did they feel it.

6:24 Ex omni pretio empta sunt, in quibus spiritus non inest ipsis.

6:24 Men buy them at a high price, whereas there is no breath in them.

6:25 Sine pedibus, in humeris portantur, ostentantes ignobilitatem suam hominibus : confundantur etiam qui colunt ea.

6:25 And having not the use of feet they are carried upon shoulders, declaring to men how vile they are. Be they confounded also that worship them.

6:26 Propterea si ceciderint in terram, a semetipsis non consurgunt : neque si quis eum statuerit rectum, per semetipsum stabit : sed sicut mortuis munera eorum illis apponentur.

6:26 Therefore if they fall to the ground, they rise not up again of themselves, nor if a man set them upright, will they stand by themselves, but their gifts shall be set before them, as to the dead.

6:27 Hostias illorum vendunt sacerdotes ipsorum, et abutuntur : similiter et mulieres eorum decerpentes, neque infirmo, neque mendicanti, aliquid impertiunt.

6:27 The things that are sacrificed to them, their priests sell and abuse: in like manner also their wives take part of them, but give nothing of it either to the sick, or to the poor.

6:28 De sacrificiis eorum fœtæ et menstruatæ contingunt. Sciens itaque ex his quia non sunt dii, ne timeatis eos.

6:28 The childbearing and menstruous women touch their sacrifices: knowing, therefore, by these things that they are not gods, fear them not.

6:29 Unde enim vocantur dii ? quia mulieres apponunt diis argenteis, et aureis, et ligneis :

6:29 For how can they be called gods? because women set offerings before the gods of silver, and of gold, and of wood:

6:30 et in domibus eorum sacerdotes sedent habentes tunicas scissas, et capita et barbam rasam, quorum capita nuda sunt.

6:30 And priests sit in their temples, having their garments rent, and their heads and beards shaven, and nothing upon their heads.

6:31 Rugiunt autem clamantes contra deos suos sicut in cœna mortui.

6:31 And they roar and cry before their gods, as men do at the feast when one is dead.

6:32 Vestimenta eorum auferunt sacerdotes, et vestiunt uxores suas et filios suos.

6:32 The priests take away their garments, and clothe their wives and their children.

6:33 Neque si quid mali patiuntur ab aliquo, neque si quid boni, poterunt retribuere : neque regem constituere possunt, neque auferre.

6:33 And whether it be evil that one doth unto them, or good, they are not able to recompense it: neither can they set up a king, nor put him down:

6:34 Similiter neque dare divitias possunt, neque malum retribuere. Si quis illis votum voverit et non reddiderit, neque hoc requirunt.

6:34 In like manner they can neither give riches, nor requite evil. If a man make a vow to them, and perform it not: they cannot require it.

6:35 Hominem a morte non liberant, neque infirmum a potentiori eripiunt.

6:35 They cannot deliver a man from death, nor save the weak from the mighty.

6:36 Hominem cæcum ad visum non restituunt ; de necessitate hominem non liberabunt.

6:36 They cannot restore the blind man to his sight: nor deliver a man from distress.

6:37 Viduæ non miserebuntur, neque orphanis benefacient.

6:37

6:38 Lapidibus de monte similes sunt dii illorum, lignei, et lapidei, et aurei, et argentei : qui autem colunt ea, confundentur.

6:38 Their gods, of wood, and of stone, and of gold, and of silver, are like the stones that are hewn out of the mountains: and they that worship them shall be confounded.

6:39 Quomodo ergo æstimandum est aut dicendum illos esse deos ?

6:39 How then is it to be supposed, or to be said, that they are gods?

6:40 Adhuc enim ipsis Chaldæis non honorantibus ea : qui cum audierint mutum non posse loqui, offerunt illud ad Bel, postulantes ab eo loqui :

6:40 Even the Chaldeans themselves dishonor them: who when they hear of one dumb that cannot speak, they present him to Bel, entreating him, that he may speak.

6:41 quasi possint sentire qui non habent motum ! Et ipsi, cum intellexerint, relinquent ea : sensum enim non habent ipsi dii illorum.

6:41 As though they could be sensible that have no motion themselves: and they, when they shall perceive this, will leave them: for their gods themselves have no sense.

6:42 Mulieres autem circumdatæ funibus in viis sedent, succendentes ossa olivarum :

6:42 The women also, with cords about them, sit in the ways, burning olive-stones.

6:43 cum autem aliqua ex ipsis, attracta ab aliquo transeunte, dormierit cum eo, proximæ suæ exprobrat quod ea non sit digna habita, sicut ipsa, neque funis ejus diruptus sit.

6:43 And when any one of them, drawn away by some passenger, lieth with him, she upbraideth her neighbor, that she was not thought as worthy as herself, nor her cord broken.

6:44 Omnia autem quæ illi fiunt, falsa sunt : quomodo æstimandum aut dicendum est illos esse deos ?

6:44 But all things that are done about them, are false: how is it then to be thought, or to be said, that they are gods?

6:45 A fabris autem et ab aurificibus facta sunt : nihil aliud erunt, nisi id quod volunt esse sacerdotes.

6:45 And they are made by workmen, and by goldsmiths. They shall be nothing else but what the priests will have them to be.

6:46 Artifices etiam ipsi, qui ea faciunt, non sunt multi temporis : numquid ergo possunt ea, quæ fabricata sunt ab ipsis, esse dii ?

6:46 For the artificers themselves that make them, are of no long continuance. Can those things then that are made by them, be gods?

6:47 Reliquerunt autem falsa et opprobrium postea futuris.

6:47 But they have left false things and reproach to them that come after.

6:48 Nam cum supervenerit illis prælium et mala, cogitant sacerdotes apud se ubi se abscondant cum illis.

6:48 For when war cometh upon them , or evils: the priests consult with themselves, where they may hide themselves with them.

6:49 Quomodo ergo sentiri debeant quoniam dii sunt, qui nec de bello se liberant, neque de malis se eripiunt ?

6:49 How then can they be thought to be gods, that can neither deliver themselves from war, nor save themselves from evils?

6:50 Nam cum sint lignea, inaurata et inargentata, scietur postea quia falsa sunt ab universis gentibus et regibus : quæ manifesta sunt quia non sunt dii, sed opera manuum hominum, et nullum Dei opus cum illis.

6:50 For seeing they are but of wood, and laid over with gold, and with silver, it shall be known hereafter that they are false things, by all nations, and kings: and it shall be manifest that they are no gods, but the work of men's hands, and that there is no work of God in them.

6:51 Unde ergo notum est quia non sunt dii, sed opera manuum hominum, et nullum Dei opus in ipsis est.

6:51 Whence, therefore, is it known that they are not gods, but the work of men's hands, and no work of God is in them?

6:52 Regem regioni non suscitant, neque pluviam hominibus dabunt.

6:52 They cannot set up a king over the land, nor give rain to men.

6:53 Judicium quoque non discernent, neque regiones liberabunt ab injuria, quia nihil possunt, sicut corniculæ inter medium cæli et terræ.

6:53 They determine no causes, nor deliver countries from oppression: because they can do nothing, and are as daws between heaven and earth.

6:54 Etenim cum inciderit ignis in domum deorum ligneorum, argenteorum et aureorum, sacerdotes quidem ipsorum fugient, et liberabuntur : ipsi vero sicut trabes in medio comburentur.

6:54 For when fire shall fall upon the house of these gods of wood, and of silver, and of gold, their priests indeed will flee away, and be saved: but they themselves shall be burnt in the midst like beams.

6:55 Regi autem et bello non resistent. Quomodo ergo æstimandum est aut recipiendum quia dii sunt ?

6:55 And they cannot withstand a king and war. How then can it be supposed, or admitted, that they are gods?

6:56 Non a furibus, neque a latronibus se liberabunt dii lignei, et lapidei, et inaurati, et inargentati : quibus hi qui fortiores sunt,

6:56 Neither are these gods of wood, and of stone, and laid over with gold, and with silver, able to deliver themselves from thieves or robbers: they that are stronger than them,

6:57 aurum et argentum, et vestimentum quo operti sunt, auferent illis, et abibunt, nec sibi auxilium ferent.

6:57 Shall take from them the gold, and silver, and the raiment wherewith they are clothed, and shall go their way, neither shall they help themselves.

6:58 Itaque melius est esse regem ostentantem virtutem suam, aut vas in domo utile, in quo gloriabitur qui possidet illud, vel ostium in domo, quod custodit quæ in ipsa sunt, quam falsi dii.

6:58 Therefore it is better to be a king that sheweth his power: or else a profitable vessel in the house, with which the owner thereof will be well satisfied: or a door in the house, to keep things safe that are therein, than such false gods.

6:59 Sol quidem et luna ac sidera, cum sint splendida et emissa ad utilitates, obaudiunt :

6:59 The sun, and the moon, and the stars being bright, and sent forth for profitable uses, are obedient.

6:60 similiter et fulgur cum apparuerit, perspicuum est : idipsum autem et spiritus in omni regione spirat :

6:60 In like manner the lightning, when it breaketh forth, is easy to be seen: and after the same manner the wind bloweth in every country.

6:61 et nubes, quibus cum imperatum fuerit a Deo perambulare universum orbem, perficiunt quod imperatum est eis :

6:61 And the clouds, when God commandeth them to go over the whole world, do that which is commanded them.

6:62 ignis etiam missus desuper, ut consumat montes et silvas, facit quod præceptum est ei : hæc autem neque speciebus, neque virtutibus, uni eorum similia sunt.

6:62 The fire also being sent from above to consume mountains, and woods, doth as it is commanded. But these neither in shew, nor in power, are alike to any one of them.

6:63 Unde neque existimandum est, neque dicendum illos esse deos, quando non possunt neque judicium judicare, neque quidquam facere hominibus.

6:63 Wherefore it is neither to be thought, nor to be said, that they are gods: since they are neither able to judge causes, nor to do any good to men.

6:64 Scientes itaque quia non sunt dii, ne ergo timueritis eos.

6:64 Knowing, therefore, that they are not gods, fear them not.

6:65 Neque enim regibus maledicent, neque benedicent.

6:65 For neither can they curse kings, nor bless them.

6:66 Signa etiam in cælo gentibus non ostendunt : neque ut sol lucebunt, neque illuminabunt ut luna.

6:66 Neither do they shew signs in the heaven to the nations, nor shine as the sun, nor give light as the moon.

6:67 Bestiæ meliores sunt illis, quæ possunt fugere sub tectum ac prodesse sibi.

6:67 Beasts are better than they, which can fly under a covert, and help themselves.

6:68 Nullo itaque modo nobis est manifestum quia sunt dii : propter quod ne timeatis eos.

6:68 Therefore there is no manner of appearance that they are gods: so fear them not.

6:69 Nam sicut in cucumerario formido nihil custodit, ita sunt dii illorum lignei, et argentei, et inaurati.

6:69 For as a scarecrow in a garden of cucumbers keepeth nothing, so are their gods of wood, and of silver, and laid over with gold.

6:70 Eodem modo et in horto spina alba, supra quam omnis avis sedet, similiter et mortuo projecto in tenebris, similes sunt dii illorum lignei, et inaurati, et inargentati.

6:70 They are no better than a white thorn in a garden, upon which every bird sitteth. In like manner also their gods of wood, and laid over with gold, and with silver, are like to a dead body cast forth in the dark.

6:71 A purpura quoque et murice, quæ supra illos tineant, scietis itaque quia non sunt dii : ipsi etiam postremo comeduntur, et erunt opprobrium in regione.

6:71 By the purple also and the scarlet which are motheaten upon them, you shall know that they are not gods. And they themselves at last are consumed, and shall be a reproach in the country.

6:72 Melior est homo justus qui non habet simulacra, nam erit longe ab opprobriis.

6:72 Better, therefore, is the just man that hath no idols: for he shall be far from reproach.

Ezekiel

Chapter 1

1:1 Et factum est in trigesimo anno, in quarto, in quinta mensis, cum essem in medio captivorum juxta fluvium Chobar, aperti sunt cæli, et vidi visiones Dei.

1:1 Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, on the fifth day of the month, when I was in the midst of the captives by the river Chobar, the heavens were opened, and I saw the visions of God.

1:2 In quinta mensis, ipse est annus quintus transmigrationis regis Joachin,

1:2 On the fifth day of the month, the same was the fifth year of the captivity of king Joachin,

1:3 factum est verbum Domini ad Ezechielem filium Buzi sacerdotem, in terra Chaldæorum, secus flumen Chobar : et facta est super eum ibi manus Domini.

1:3 The word of the Lord came to Ezekiel the priest the son of Buzi in the land of the Chaldeans, by the river Chobar: and the hand of the Lord was there upon him.

1:4 Et vidi, et ecce ventus turbinis veniebat ab aquilone, et nubes magna, et ignis involvens, et splendor in circuitu ejus : et de medio ejus, quasi species electri, id est, de medio ignis :

1:4 And I saw, and behold a whirlwind came out of the north: and a great cloud, and a fire infolding it, and brightness was about it: and out of the midst thereof, that is, out of the midst of the fire, as it were the resemblance of amber:

1:5 et in medio ejus similitudo quatuor animalium. Et hic aspectus eorum, similitudo hominis in eis.

1:5 And in the midst thereof the likeness of four living creatures: and this was their appearance: there was the likeness of a man in them.

1:6 Quatuor facies uni, et quatuor pennæ uni.

1:6 Every one had four faces, and every one four wings.

1:7 Pedes eorum, pedes recti, et planta pedis eorum quasi planta pedis vituli : et scintillæ quasi aspectus æris candentis.

1:7 Their feet were straight feet, and the sole of their foot was like the sole of a calf's foot, and they sparkled like the appearance of glowing brass.

1:8 Et manus hominis sub pennis eorum, in quatuor partibus : et facies et pennas per quatuor partes habebant.

1:8 And they had the hands of a man under their wings on their four sides: and they had faces, and wings on the four sides,

1:9 Junctæque erant pennæ eorum alterius ad alterum : non revertebantur cum incederent, sed unumquodque ante faciem suam gradiebatur.

1:9 And the wings of one were joined to the wings of another. They turned not when they went: but every one went straight forward.

1:10 Similitudo autem vultus eorum, facies hominis et facies leonis a dextris ipsorum quatuor, facies autem bovis a sinistris ipsorum quatuor, et facies aquilæ desuper ipsorum quatuor.

1:10 And as for the likeness of their faces: there was the face of a man, and the face of a lion on the right side of all the four: and the face of an ox, on the left side of all the four: and the face of an eagle over all the four.

1:11 Facies eorum et pennæ eorum extentæ desuper : duæ pennæ singulorum jungebantur, et duæ tegebant corpora eorum.

1:11 And their faces, and their wings were stretched upward: two wings of every one were joined, and two covered their bodies:

1:12 Et unumquodque eorum coram facie sua ambulabat : ubi erat impetus spiritus, illuc gradiebantur, nec revertebantur cum ambularent.

1:12 And every one of them went straight forward: whither the impulse of the spirit was to go, thither they went: and they turned not when they went.

1:13 Et similitudo animalium, aspectus eorum quasi carbonum ignis ardentium, et quasi aspectus lampadarum : hæc erat visio discurrens in medio animalium, splendor ignis, et de igne fulgur egrediens.

1:13 And as for the likeness of the living creatures, their appearance was like that of burning coals of fire, and like the appearance of lamps. This was the vision running to and fro in the midst of the living creatures, a bright fire, and lightning going forth from the fire.

1:14 Et animalia ibant et revertebantur, in similitudinem fulguris coruscantis.

1:14 And the living creatures ran and returned like flashes of lightning.

1:15 Cumque aspicerem animalia, apparuit rota una super terram juxta animalia, habens quatuor facies.

1:15 Now as I beheld the living creatures, there appeared upon the earth by the living creatures one wheel with four faces.

1:16 Et aspectus rotarum et opus earum quasi visio maris : et una similitudo ipsarum quatuor : et aspectus earum et opera quasi sit rota in medio rotæ.

1:16 And the appearance of the wheels, and the work of them was like the appearance of the sea: and the four had all one likeness: and their appearance and their work was as it were a wheel in the midst of a wheel.

1:17 Per quatuor partes earum euntes ibant, et non revertebantur cum ambularent.

1:17 When they went, they went by their four parts: and they turned not when they went.

1:18 Statura quoque erat rotis, et altitudo, et horribilis aspectus : et totum corpus oculis plenum in circuitu ipsarum quatuor.

1:18 The wheels had also a size, and a height, and a dreadful appearance: and the whole body was full of eyes round about all the four.

1:19 Cumque ambularent animalia, ambulabant pariter et rotæ juxta ea : et cum elevarentur animalia de terra, elevabantur simul et rotæ.

1:19 And, when the living creatures went, the wheels also went together by them: and when the living creatures were lifted up from the earth, the wheels also were lifted up with them.

1:20 Quocumque ibat spiritus, illuc, eunte spiritu, et rotæ pariter elevabantur sequentes eum : spiritus enim vitæ erat in rotis.

1:20 Withersoever the spirit went, thither as the spirit went the wheels also were lifted up withal, and followed it: for the spirit of life was in the wheels.

1:21 Cum euntibus ibant, et cum stantibus stabant : et cum elevatis a terra, pariter elevabantur et rotæ sequentes ea, quia spiritus vitæ erat in rotis.

1:21 When those went these went, and when those stood these stood, and when those were lifted up from the earth, the wheels were lifted up together, and followed them: for the spirit of life was in the wheels.

1:22 Et similitudo super capita animalium firmamenti, quasi aspectus crystalli horribilis, et extenti super capita eorum desuper.

1:22 And over the heads of the living creatures was the likeness of the firmament, the appearance of crystal terrible to behold, and stretched out over their heads above.

1:23 Sub firmamento autem pennæ eorum rectæ alterius ad alterum : unumquodque duabus alis velabat corpus suum, et alterum similiter velabatur.

1:23 And under the firmament were their wings straight, the one toward the other, every one with two wings covered his body, and the other was covered in like manner.

1:24 Et audiebam sonum alarum, quasi sonum aquarum multarum, quasi sonum sublimis Dei : cum ambularent, quasi sonus erat multitudinis ut sonus castrorum : cumque starent, demittebantur pennæ eorum.

1:24 And I heard the noise of their wings, like the noise of many waters, as it were the voice of the most high God: when they walked, it was like the voice of a multitude, like the noise of an army, and when they stood, their wings were let down.

1:25 Nam cum fieret vox super firmamentum quod erat super caput eorum, stabant, et submittebant alas suas.

1:25 For when a voice came from above the firmament, that was over their heads, they stood, and let down their wings.

1:26 Et super firmamentum quod erat imminens capiti eorum, quasi aspectus lapidis sapphiri similitudo throni : et super similitudinem throni similitudo quasi aspectus hominis desuper.

1:26 And above the firmament that was over their heads, was the likeness of a throne, as the appearance of the sapphire stone, and upon the likeness of the throne, was the likeness of the appearance of a man above upon it.

1:27 Et vidi quasi speciem electri, velut aspectum ignis, intrinsecus ejus per circuitum : a lumbis ejus et desuper, et a lumbis ejus usque deorsum, vidi quasi speciem ignis splendentis in circuitu,

1:27 And I saw as it were the resemblance of amber as the appearance of fire within it round about: from his loins and upward, and from his loins downward, I saw as it were the resemblance of fire shining round about.

1:28 velut aspectum arcus cum fuerit in nube in die pluviæ. Hic erat aspectus splendoris per gyrum.

1:28 As the appearance of the rainbow when it is in a cloud on a rainy day: this was the appearance of the brightness round about.

Chapter 2

2:1 Hæc visio similitudinis gloriæ Domini. Et vidi, et cecidi in faciem meam, et audivi vocem loquentis, et dixit ad me : Fili hominis, sta super pedes tuos, et loquar tecum.

2:1 This was the vision of the likeness of the glory of the Lord, and I saw, and I fell upon my face, and I heard the voice of one that spoke, and he said to me: Son of man, stand upon thy feet, and I will speak to thee.

2:2 Et ingressus est in me spiritus postquam locutus est mihi, et statuit me supra pedes meos : et audivi loquentem ad me,

2:2 And the spirit entered into me after that he spoke to me, and he set me upon my feet: and I heard him speaking to me,

2:3 et dicentem : Fili hominis, mitto ego te ad filios Israël, ad gentes apostatrices quæ recesserunt a me : ipsi et patres eorum prævaricati sunt pactum meum usque ad diem hanc :

2:3 And saying: Son of man, I send thee to the children of Israel, to a rebellious people, that hath revolted from me, they, and their fathers, have transgressed my covenant even unto this day.

2:4 et filii dura facie et indomabili corde sunt, ad quos ego mitto te. Et dices ad eos : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus :

2:4 And they to whom I send thee are children of a hard face, and of an obstinate heart: and thou shalt say to them: Thus saith the Lord God:

2:5 si forte vel ipsi audiant, et si forte quiescant, quoniam domus exasperans est : et scient quia propheta fuerit in medio eorum.

2:5 If so be they at least will hear, and if so be they will forbear, for they are a provoking house: and they shall know that there hath been a prophet in the midst of them.

2:6 Tu ergo, fili hominis, ne timeas eos, neque sermones eorum metuas, quoniam increduli et subversores sunt tecum, et cum scorpionibus habitas. Verba eorum ne timeas, et vultus eorum ne formides, quia domus exasperans est.

2:6 And thou, O son of man, fear not, neither be thou afraid of their words: for thou art among unbelievers and destroyers, and thou dwellest with scorpions. Fear not their words, neither be thou dismayed at their looks: for they are a provoking house.

2:7 Loqueris ergo verba mea ad eos, si forte audiant, et quiescant : quoniam irritatores sunt.

2:7 And thou shalt speak my words to them, if perhaps they will hear, and forbear: for they provoke me to anger.

2:8 Tu autem, fili hominis, audi quæcumque loquor ad te, et noli esse exasperans, sicut domus exasperatrix est : aperi os tuum, et comede quæcumque ego do tibi.

2:8 But thou, O son of man, hear all that I say to thee: and do not thou provoke me, as that house provoketh me: open thy mouth, and eat what I give thee.

2:9 Et vidi : et ecce manus missa ad me, in qua erat involutus liber : et expandit illum coram me, qui erat scriptus intus et foris : et scriptæ erant in eo lamentationes, et carmen, et væ.

2:9 And I looked, and behold, a hand was sent to me, wherein was a book rolled up: and he spread it before me, and it was written within and without: and there were written in it lamentations, and canticles, and woe.

Chapter 3

3:1 Et dixit ad me : Fili hominis, quodcumque inveneris, comede : comede volumen istud, et vadens loquere ad filios Israël.

3:1 And he said to me: Son of man, eat all that thou shalt find: eat this book, and go speak to the children of Israel.

3:2 Et aperui os meum, et cibavit me volumine illo :

3:2 And I opened my mouth, and he caused me to eat that book:

3:3 et dixit ad me : Fili hominis, venter tuus comedet, et viscera tua complebuntur volumine isto quod ego do tibi. Et comedi illud, et factum est in ore meo sicut mel dulce.

3:3 And he said to me: Son of man, thy belly shall eat, and thy bowels shall be filled with this book, which I give thee, and I did eat it: and it was sweet as honey in my mouth.

3:4 Et dixit ad me : Fili hominis, vade ad domum Israël, et loqueris verba mea ad eos.

3:4 And he said to me: Son of man, go to the house of Israel, and thou shalt speak my words to them.

3:5 Non enim ad populum profundi sermonis et ignotæ linguæ tu mitteris ad domum Israël :

3:5 For thou art not sent to a people of a profound speech, and of an unknown tongue, but to the house of Israel:

3:6 neque ad populos multos profundi sermonis et ignotæ linguæ, quorum non possis audire sermones : et si ad illos mittereris, ipsi audirent te :

3:6 Nor to many nations of a strange speech, and of an unknown tongue, whose words thou canst not understand: and if thou wert sent to them, they would hearken to thee.

3:7 domus autem Israël nolunt audire te, quia nolunt audire me : omnis quippe domus Israël attrita fronte est, et duro corde.

3:7 But the house of Israel will not hearken to thee: because they will not hearken to me: for all the house of Israel are of a hard forehead and an obstinate heart.

3:8 Ecce dedi faciem tuam valentiorem faciebus eorum, et frontem tuam duriorem frontibus eorum :

3:8 Behold I have made thy face stronger than their faces: and thy forehead harder than their foreheads.

3:9 ut adamantem et ut silicem dedi faciem tuam : ne timeas eos, neque metuas a facie eorum, quia domus exasperans est.

3:9 I have made thy face like an adamant and like flint: fear them not, neither be thou dismayed at their presence: for they are a provoking house.

3:10 Et dixit ad me : Fili hominis, omnes sermones meos quos ego loquor ad te, assume in corde tuo, et auribus tuis audi :

3:10 And he said to me: Son of man, receive in thy heart, and hear with thy ears, all the words that I speak to thee:

3:11 et vade, ingredere ad transmigrationem, ad filios populi tui, et loqueris ad eos : et dices eis : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : si forte audiant et quiescant.

3:11 And go get thee in to them of the captivity, to the children of thy people, and thou shalt speak to them, and shalt say to them: Thus saith the Lord: If so be they will hear, and will forbear.

3:12 Et assumpsit me spiritus, et audivi post me vocem commotionis magnæ : Benedicta gloria Domini de loco suo :

3:12 And the spirit took me up, and I heard behind me the voice of a great commotion, saying: Blessed be the glory of the Lord, from his place.

3:13 et vocem alarum animalium percutientium alteram ad alteram, et vocem rotarum sequentium animalia, et vocem commotionis magnæ.

3:13 The noise of the wings of the living creatures striking one against another, and the noise of the wheels following the living creatures, and the noise of a great commotion.

3:14 Spiritus quoque levavit me, et assumpsit me : et abii amarus in indignatione spiritus mei : manus enim Domini erat mecum, confortans me.

3:14 The spirit also lifted me, and took me up: and I went away in bitterness in the indignation of my spirit: for the hand of the Lord was with me, strengthening me.

3:15 Et veni ad transmigrationem, ad acervum novarum frugum, ad eos qui habitabant juxta flumen Chobar : et sedi ubi illi sedebant, et mansi ibi septem diebus mœrens in medio eorum.

3:15 And I came to them of the captivity, to the heap of new corn, to them that dwelt by the river Chobar, and I sat where they sat: and I remained there seven days mourning in the midst of them.

3:16 Cum autem pertransissent septem dies, factum est verbum Domini ad me, dicens :

3:16 And at the end of seven days the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

3:17 Fili hominis, speculatorem dedi te domui Israël, et audies de ore meo verbum, et annuntiabis eis ex me.

3:17 Son of man, I have made thee a watchman to the house of Israel: and thou shalt hear the word out of my mouth, and shalt tell it them from me.

3:18 Si, dicente me ad impium : Morte morieris, non annuntiaveris ei, neque locutus fueris ut avertatur a via sua impia et vivat, ipse impius in iniquitate sua morietur, sanguinem autem ejus de manu tua requiram.

3:18 If, when I say to the wicked, Thou shalt surely die: thou declare it not to him, nor speak to him, that he may be converted from his wicked way, and live: the same wicked man shall die in his iniquity, but I will require his blood at thy hand.

3:19 Si autem tu annuntiaveris impio, et ille non fuerit conversus ab impietate sua et a via sua impia, ipse quidem in iniquitate sua morietur : tu autem animam tuam liberasti.

3:19 But if thou give warning to the wicked, and he be not converted from his wickedness, and from his evil way: he indeed shall die in his iniquity, but thou hast delivered thy soul.

3:20 Sed et si conversus justus a justitia sua fuerit, et fecerit iniquitatem, ponam offendiculum coram eo : ipse morietur quia non annuntiasti ei. In peccato suo morietur, et non erunt in memoria justitiæ ejus quas fecit : sanguinem vero ejus de manu tua requiram.

3:20 Moreover if the just man shall turn away from his justice, and shall commit iniquity: I will lay a stumblingblock before him, he shall die, because thou hast not given him warning: he shall die in his sin, and his justices which he hath done, shall not be remembered: but I will require his blood at thy hand.

3:21 Si autem tu annuntiaveris justo ut non peccet justus, et ille non peccaverit, vivens vivet, quia annuntiasti ei, et tu animam tuam liberasti.

3:21 But if thou warn the just man, that the just may not sin, and he doth not sin: living he shall live, because thou hast warned him, and thou hast delivered thy soul.

3:22 Et facta est super me manus Domini, et dixit ad me : Surgens egredere in campum, et ibi loquar tecum.

3:22 And the hand of the Lord was upon me, and he said to me: Rise and go forth into the plain, and there I will speak to thee.

3:23 Et surgens egressus sum in campum : et ecce ibi gloria Domini stabat, quasi gloria quam vidi juxta fluvium Chobar : et cecidi in faciem meam.

3:23 And I rose up, and went forth into the plain: and behold the glory of the Lord stood there, like the glory which I saw by the river Chobar: and I fell upon my face.

3:24 Et ingressus est in me spiritus, et statuit me super pedes meos, et locutus est mihi, et dixit ad me : Ingredere, et includere in medio domus tuæ.

3:24 And the spirit entered into me, and set me upon my feet: and he spoke to me, and said to me: Go in; and shut thyself up in the midst of thy house.

3:25 Et tu, fili hominis, ecce data sunt super te vincula, et ligabunt te in eis, et non egredieris de medio eorum.

3:25 And thou, O son of man, behold they shall put bands upon thee, and they shall bind thee with them: and thou shalt not go forth from the midst of them.

3:26 Et linguam tuam adhærere faciam palato tuo, et eris mutus, nec quasi vir objurgans, quia domus exasperans est.

3:26 And I will make thy tongue stick fast to the roof of thy mouth, and thou shalt be dumb, and not as a man that reproveth: because they are a provoking house.

3:27 Cum autem locutus fuero tibi, aperiam os tuum, et dices ad eos : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Qui audit, audiat, et qui quiescit, quiescat : quia domus exasperans est.

3:27 But when I shall speak to thee, I will open thy mouth, and thou shalt say to them: Thus saith the Lord God: He that heareth, let him hear: and he that forbeareth, let him forbear: for they are a provoking house.

Chapter 4

4:1 Et tu, fili hominis, sume tibi laterem, et pones eum coram te, et describes in eo civitatem Jerusalem.

4:1 And thou, O son of man, take thee a tile, and lay it before thee: and draw upon it the plan of the city of Jerusalem.

4:2 Et ordinabis adversus eam obsidionem, et ædificabis munitiones, et comportabis aggerem, et dabis contra eam castra, et pones arietes in gyro.

4:2 And lay siege against it, and build forts, and cast up a mount, and set a camp against it, and place battering rams round about it.

4:3 Et tu sume tibi sartaginem ferream, et pones eam in murum ferreum inter te et inter civitatem : et obfirmabis faciem tuam ad eam, et erit in obsidionem, et circumdabis eam : signum est domui Israël.

4:3 And take unto thee an iron pan, and set it for a wall of iron between thee and the city: and set thy face resolutely against it, and it shall be besieged, and thou shalt lay siege against it: it is a sign to the house of Israel.

4:4 Et tu dormies super latus tuum sinistrum, et pones iniquitates domus Israël super eo, numero dierum quibus dormies super illud : et assumes iniquitatem eorum.

4:4 And thou shalt sleep upon thy left side, and shalt lay the iniquities of the house of Israel upon it, according to the number of the days that thou shalt sleep upon it, and thou shalt take upon thee their iniquity.

4:5 Ego autem dedi tibi annos iniquitatis eorum, numero dierum trecentos et nonaginta dies : et portabis iniquitatem domus Israël.

4:5 And I have laid upon thee the years of their iniquity, according to the number of the days three hundred and ninety days: and thou shalt bear the iniquity of the house of Israel.

4:6 Et cum compleveris hæc, dormies super latus tuum dexterum secundo, et assumes iniquitatem domus Juda quadraginta diebus : diem pro anno, diem, inquam, pro anno, dedi tibi.

4:6 And when thou hast accomplished this, thou shalt sleep again upon thy right side, and thou shalt take upon thee the iniquity of the house of Juda forty days: a day for a year, yea, a day for a year I have appointed to thee.

4:7 Et ad obsidionem Jerusalem convertes faciem tuam, et brachium tuum erit extentum : et prophetabis adversus eam.

4:7 And thou shalt turn thy face to the siege of Jerusalem and thy arm shall be stretched out: and thou shalt prophesy against it.

4:8 Ecce circumdedi te vinculis : et non te convertes a latere tuo in latus aliud, donec compleas dies obsidionis tuæ.

4:8 Behold I have encompassed thee with bands: and thou shalt not turn thyself from one side to the other, till thou hast ended the days of thy siege.

4:9 Et tu, sume tibi frumentum, et hordeum, et fabam, et lentem, et milium, et viciam : et mittes ea in vas unum, et facies tibi panes numero dierum quibus dormies super latus tuum : trecentis et nonaginta diebus comedes illud.

4:9 And take to thee wheat and barley, and beans, and lentils, and millet, and fitches, and put them in one vessel, and make thee bread thereof according to the number of the days that thou shalt lie upon thy side: three hundred and ninety days shalt thou eat thereof.

4:10 Cibus autem tuus, quo vesceris, erit in pondere viginti stateres in die : a tempore usque ad tempus comedes illud.

4:10 And thy meat that thou shalt eat, shall be in weight twenty staters a day: from time to time thou shalt eat it.

4:11 Et aquam in mensura bibes, sextam partem hin : a tempore usque ad tempus bibes illud.

4:11 And thou shalt drink water by measure, the sixth part of a hin: from time to time thou shalt drink it,

4:12 Et quasi subcinericium hordeaceum comedes illud, et stercore quod egreditur de homine operies illud in oculis eorum.

4:12 And thou shalt eat it as barley bread baked under the ashes: and thou shalt cover it, in their sight, with the dung that cometh out of a man.

4:13 Et dixit Dominus : Sic comedent filii Israël panem suum pollutum inter gentes ad quas ejiciam eos. Et dixi :

4:13 And the Lord said: So shall the children of Israel eat their bread all filthy among the nations whither I will cast them out.

4:14 A, a, a, Domine Deus, ecce anima mea non est polluta : et morticinum, et laceratum a bestiis non comedi ab infantia mea usque nunc, et non est ingressa in os meum omnis caro immunda.

4:14 And I said: Ah, ah, ah, O Lord God, behold my soul hath not been defiled, and from my infancy even till now, I have not eaten any thing that died of itself, or was torn by beasts, and no unclean flesh hath entered into my mouth.

4:15 Et dixit ad me : Ecce dedi tibi fimum boum pro stercoribus humanis, et facies panem tuum in eo.

4:15 And he said to me: Behold I have given thee neat's dung for man's dung, and thou shalt make thy bread therewith.

4:16 Et dixit ad me : Fili hominis, ecce ego conteram baculum panis in Jerusalem, et comedent panem in pondere et in sollicitudine, et aquam in mensura et in angustia bibent,

4:16 And he said to me: Son of man: Behold, I will break in pieces the staff of bread in Jerusalem: and they shall eat bread by weight, and with care: and they shall drink water by measure, and in distress.

4:17 ut deficientibus pane et aqua, corruat unusquisque ad fratrem suum, et contabescant in iniquitatibus suis.

4:17 So that when bread and water fail, every man may fall against his brother, and they may pine away in their iniquities.

Chapter 5

5:1 Et tu, fili hominis, sume tibi gladium acutum, radentem pilos, et assumes eum et duces per caput tuum et per barbam tuam, et assumes tibi stateram ponderis et divides eos.

5:1 And thou, son of man, take thee a sharp knife that shaveth the hair: and cause it to pass over thy head, and over thy beard: and take thee a balance to weigh in, and divide the hair.

5:2 Tertiam partem igni combures in medio civitatis, juxta completionem dierum obsidionis, et assumes tertiam partem, et concides gladio in circuitu ejus : tertiam vero aliam disperges in ventum, et gladium nudabo post eos.

5:2 A third part thou shalt burn with fire in the midst of the city, according to the fulfilling of the days of the siege: and thou shalt take a third part, and cut it in pieces with the knife all round about: and the other third part thou shalt scatter in the wind, and I will draw out the sword after them.

5:3 Et sumes inde parvum numerum, et ligabis eos in summitate pallii tui :

5:3 And thou shalt take thereof a small number: and shalt bind them in the skirt of thy cloak.

5:4 et ex eis rursum tolles, et projicies eos in medio ignis, et combures eos igni, et ex eo egredietur ignis in omnem domum Israël.

5:4 And thou shalt take of them again, and shalt cast them in the midst of the fire, and shalt burn them with fire: and out of it shall come forth a fire into all the house of Israel.

5:5 Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Ista est Jerusalem : in medio gentium posui eam, et in circuitu ejus terras.

5:5 Thus saith the Lord God: This is Jerusalem, I have set her in the midst of the nations, and the countries round about her.

5:6 Et contempsit judicia mea, ut plus esset impia quam gentes, et præcepta mea ultra quam terræ quæ in circuitu ejus sunt : judicia enim mea projecerunt, et in præceptis meis non ambulaverunt.

5:6 And she hath despised my judgments, so as to be more wicked than the Gentiles; and my commandments, more than the countries that are round about her: for they have cast off my judgments, and have not walked in my commandments.

5:7 Idcirco hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Quia superastis gentes quæ in circuitu vestro sunt, et in præceptis meis non ambulastis, et judicia mea non fecistis, et juxta judicia gentium quæ in circuitu vestro sunt non estis operati,

5:7 Therefore thus saith the Lord God: Because you have surpassed the Gentiles that are round about you, and have not walked in my commandments, and have not kept my judgments, and have not done according to the judgments of the nations that are round about you:

5:8 ideo hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Ecce ego ad te, et ipse ego faciam in medio tui judicia in oculis gentium :

5:8 Therefore thus saith the Lord God: Behold I come against thee, and I myself will execute judgments in the midst of thee in the sight of the Gentiles.

5:9 et faciam in te quod non feci, et quibus similia ultra non faciam, propter omnes abominationes tuas.

5:9 And I will do in thee that which I have not done: and the like to which I will do no more, because of all thy abominations.

5:10 Ideo patres comedent filios in medio tui, et filii comedent patres suos : et faciam in te judicia, et ventilabo universas reliquias tuas in omnem ventum.

5:10 Therefore the fathers shall eat the sons in the midst of thee, and the sons shall eat their fathers: and I will execute judgments in thee, and I will scatter thy whole remnant into every wind.

5:11 Idcirco vivo ego, dicit Dominus Deus, nisi pro eo quod sanctum meum violasti in omnibus offensionibus tuis et in cunctis abominationibus tuis, ego quoque confringam : et non parcet oculus meus, et non miserebor.

5:11 Therefore as I live, saith the Lord God: Because thou hast violated my sanctuary with all thy offences, and with all thy abominations: I will also break thee in pieces, and my eye shall not spare, and I will not have any pity.

5:12 Tertia pars tui peste morietur, et fame consumetur in medio tui, et tertia pars tui in gladio cadet in circuitu tuo : tertiam vero partem tuam in omnem ventum dispergam, et gladium evaginabo post eos.

5:12 A third part of thee shall die with the pestilence, and shall be consumed with famine in the midst of thee: and a third part of thee shall fall by the sword round about thee: and a third part of thee will I scatter into every wind, and I will draw out a sword after them.

5:13 Et complebo furorem meum, et requiescere faciam indignationem meam in eis, et consolabor : et scient quia ego Dominus locutus sum in zelo meo, cum implevero indignationem meam in eis.

5:13 And I will accomplish my fury, and will cause my indignation to rest upon them, and I will be comforted: and they shall know that I the Lord have spoken it in my zeal, when I shall have accomplished my indignation in them.

5:14 Et dabo te in desertum, et in opprobrium gentibus quæ in circuitu tuo sunt, in conspectu omnis prætereuntis :

5:14 And I will make thee desolate, and a reproach among the nations that are round about thee, in the sight of every one that passeth by.

5:15 et eris opprobrium et blasphemia, exemplum et stupor in gentibus quæ in circuitu tuo sunt, cum fecero in te judicia in furore, et in indignatione, et in increpationibus iræ.

5:15 And thou shalt be a reproach, and a scoff, an example, and an astonishment amongst the nations that are round about thee, when I shall have executed judgments in thee in anger, and in indignation, and in wrathful rebukes.

5:16 Ego Dominus locutus sum : quando misero sagittas famis pessimas in eos, quæ erunt mortiferæ, et quas mittam ut disperdam vos : et famem congregabo super vos, et conteram in vobis baculum panis :

5:16 I the Lord have spoken it: When I shall send upon them the grievous arrows of famine, which shall bring death, and which I will send to destroy you: and I will gather together famine against you: and I will break among you the staff of bread.

5:17 et immittam in vos famem et bestias pessimas, usque ad internecionem : et pestilentia et sanguis transibunt per te, et gladium inducam super te. Ego Dominus locutus sum.

5:17 And I will send in upon you famine, and evil beasts unto utter destruction: and pestilence, and blood shall pass through thee, and I will bring in the sword upon thee. I the Lord have spoken it.

Chapter 6

6:1 Et factus est sermo Domini ad me, dicens :

6:1 And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

6:2 Fili hominis, pone faciem tuam ad montes Israël, et prophetabis ad eos,

6:2 Son of man set thy face towards the mountains of Israel, and prophesy against them.

6:3 et dices : Montes Israël, audite verbum Domini Dei. Hæc dicit Dominus Deus montibus et collibus, rupibus et vallibus : Ecce ego inducam super vos gladium, et disperdam excelsa vestra,

6:3 And say: Ye mountains of Israel, hear the word of the Lord God: Thus saith the Lord God to the mountains, and to the hills, and to the rocks, and the valleys: Behold, I will bring upon you the sword, and I will destroy your high places.

6:4 et demoliar aras vestras, et confringentur simulacra vestra, et dejiciam interfectos vestros ante idola vestra :

6:4 And I will throw down your altars, and your idols shall be broken in pieces: and I will cast down your slain before your idols.

6:5 et dabo cadavera filiorum Israël ante faciem simulacrorum vestrorum, et dispergam ossa vestra circum aras vestras :

6:5 And I will lay the dead carcasses of the children of Israel before your idols: and I will scatter your bones round about your altars,

6:6 in omnibus habitationibus vestris urbes desertæ erunt, et excelsa demolientur et dissipabuntur : et interibunt aræ vestræ, et confringentur, et cessabunt idola vestra, et conterentur delubra vestra, et delebuntur opera vestra :

6:6 In all your dwelling places. The cities shall be laid waste, and the high places shall be thrown down, and destroyed, and your altars shall be abolished, and shall be broken in pieces: and your idols shall be no more, and your temples shall be destroyed, and your works shall be defaced.

6:7 et cadet interfectus in medio vestri, et scietis quia ego sum Dominus.

6:7 And the slain shall fall in the midst of you: and you shall know that I am the Lord.

6:8 Et relinquam in vobis eos qui fugerint gladium in gentibus, cum dispersero vos in terris :

6:8 And I will leave in you some that shall escape the sword among the nations, when I shall have scattered you through the countries.

6:9 et recordabuntur mei liberati vestri in gentibus ad quas captivi ducti sunt : quia contrivi cor eorum fornicans et recedens a me, et oculos eorum fornicantes post idola sua : et displicebunt sibimet super malis quæ fecerunt in universis abominationibus suis.

6:9 And they that are saved of you shall remember me amongst the nations, to which they are carried captives: because I have broken their heart that was faithless, and revolted from me: and their eyes that went a fornicating after their idols: and they shall be displeased with themselves because of the evils which they have committed in all their abominations.

6:10 Et scient quia ego Dominus non frustra locutus sum, ut facerem eis malum hoc.

6:10 And they shall know that I the Lord have not spoken in vain that I would do this evil to them.

6:11 Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Percute manum tuam et allide pedem tuum, et dic : Heu ! ad omnes abominationes malorum domus Israël : quia gladio, fame et peste ruituri sunt.

6:11 Thus saith the Lord God: Strike with thy hand and stamp with thy foot, and say: Alas, for all the abominations of the evils of the house of Israel: for they shall fall by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence.

6:12 Qui longe est, peste morietur : qui autem prope, gladio corruet : et qui relictus fuerit et obsessus, fame morietur : et complebo indignationem meam in eis.

6:12 He that is far off shall die of the pestilence: and he that is near, shall fall by the sword: and he that remaineth, and is besieged, shall die by the famine: and I will accomplish my indignation upon them.

6:13 Et scietis quia ego Dominus, cum fuerint interfecti vestri in medio idolorum vestrorum, in circuitu ararum vestrarum, in omni colle excelso, et in cunctis summitatibus montium, et subtus omne lignum nemorosum, et subtus universam quercum frondosam, locum ubi accenderunt thura redolentia universis idolis suis.

6:13 And you shall know that I am the Lord, when your slain shall be amongst your idols, round about your altars, in every high hill, and on all the tops of mountains, and under every woody tree, and under every thick oak, the place where they burnt sweet smelling frankincense to all their idols.

6:14 Et extendam manum meam super eos : et faciam terram desolatam et destitutam, a deserto Deblatha, in omnibus habitationibus eorum : et scient quia ego Dominus.

6:14 And I will stretch forth my hand upon them: and I will make the land desolate, and abandoned from the desert of Deblatha in all their dwelling places: and they shall know that I am the Lord.

Chapter 7

7:1 Et factus est sermo Domini ad me, dicens :

7:1 And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

7:2 Et tu, fili hominis, hæc dicit Dominus Deus terræ Israël : Finis venit : venit finis super quatuor plagas terræ.

7:2 And thou son of man, thus saith the Lord God to the land of Israel: The end is come, the end is come upon the four quarters of the land.

7:3 Nunc finis super te, et immittam furorem meum in te : et judicabo te juxta vias tuas, et ponam contra te omnes abominationes tuas.

7:3 Now is an end come upon thee, and I will send my wrath upon thee, and I will judge thee according to thy ways: and I will set all thy abominations against thee.

7:4 Et non parcet oculus meus super te, et non miserebor : sed vias tuas ponam super te, et abominationes tuæ in medio tui erunt, et scietis quia ego Dominus.

7:4 And my eye shall not spare thee, and I will shew thee no pity: but I will lay thy ways upon thee, and thy abominations shall be in the midst of thee: and you shall know that I am the Lord.

7:5 Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Afflictio una, afflictio ecce venit.

7:5 Thus saith the Lord God: One affliction, behold an affliction is come.

7:6 Finis venit, venit finis : evigilavit adversum te, ecce venit.

7:6 An end is come, the end is come, it hath awaked against thee: behold it is come.

7:7 Venit contritio super te, qui habitas in terra : venit tempus, prope est dies occisionis, et non gloriæ montium.

7:7 Destruction is come upon thee that dwellest in the land: the time is come, the day of slaughter is near, and not of the joy of mountains.

7:8 Nunc de propinquo effundam iram meam super te, et complebo furorem meum in te : et judicabo te juxta vias tuas, et imponam tibi omnia scelera tua,

7:8 Now very shortly I will pour out my wrath upon thee, and I will accomplish my anger in thee: and I will judge thee according to thy ways, and I will lay upon thee all thy crimes.

7:9 et non parcet oculus meus, nec miserebor : sed vias tuas imponam tibi, et abominationes tuæ in medio tui erunt, et scietis quia ego sum Dominus percutiens.

7:9 And my eye shall not spare, neither will I shew mercy: but I will lay thy ways upon thee, and thy abominations shall be in the midst of thee: and you shall know that I am the Lord that strike.

7:10 Ecce dies, ecce venit : egressa est contritio, floruit virga, germinavit superbia,

7:10 Behold the day, behold it is come: destruction is gone forth, the rod hath blossomed, pride hath budded.

7:11 iniquitas surrexit in virga impietatis : non ex eis, et non ex populo, neque ex sonitu eorum : et non erit requies in eis.

7:11 Iniquity is risen up into a rod of impiety: nothing of them shall remain, nor of their people, nor of the noise of them: and there shall be no rest among them.

7:12 Venit tempus, appropinquavit dies : qui emit, non lætetur, et qui vendit, non lugeat : quia ira super omnem populum ejus.

7:12 The time is come, the day is at hand: let not the buyer rejoice: nor the seller mourn: for wrath is upon all the people thereof.

7:13 Quia qui vendit, ad id quod vendidit non revertetur : et adhuc in viventibus vita eorum : visio enim ad omnem multitudinem ejus non regredietur, et vir in iniquitate vitæ suæ non confortabitur.

7:13 For the seller shall not return to that which he hath sold, although their life be yet among the living. For the vision which regardeth all the multitude thereof, shall not go back: neither shall man be strengthened in the iniquity of his life.

7:14 Canite tuba, præparentur omnes : et non est qui vadat ad prælium : ira enim mea super universum populum ejus.

7:14 Blow the trumpet, let all be made ready, yet there is none to go to the battle: for my wrath shall be upon all the people thereof.

7:15 Gladium foris, et pestis et fames intrinsecus : qui in agro est, gladio morietur, et qui in civitate, pestilentia et fame devorabuntur.

7:15 The sword without: and the pestilence, and the famine within: he that is in the field shall die by the sword: and they that are in the city, shall be devoured by the pestilence, and the famine.

7:16 Et salvabuntur qui fugerint ex eis : et erunt in montibus quasi columbæ convallium omnes trepidi, unusquisque in iniquitate sua.

7:16 And such of them as shall flee shall escape: and they shall be in the mountains like doves of the valleys, all of them trembling, every one for his iniquity.

7:17 Omnes manus dissolventur, et omnia genua fluent aquis.

7:17 All hands shall be made feeble, and all knees shall run with water.

7:18 Et accingent se ciliciis, et operiet eos formido : et in omni facie confusio, et in universis capitibus eorum calvitium.

7:18 And they shall gird themselves with haircloth, and fear shall cover them and shame shall be upon every face, and baldness upon all their heads.

7:19 Argentum eorum foras projicietur, et aurum eorum in sterquilinium erit : argentum eorum et aurum eorum non valebit liberare eos in die furoris Domini : animam suam non saturabunt, et ventres eorum non implebuntur, quia scandalum iniquitatis eorum factum est.

7:19 Their silver shall be cast forth, and their gold shall become a dunghill. Their silver and their gold shall not be able to deliver them in the day of the wrath of the Lord. They shall not satisfy their soul, and their bellies shall not be filled: because it hath been the stumblingblock of their iniquity.

7:20 Et ornamentum monilium suorum in superbiam posuerunt, et imagines abominationum suarum et simulacrorum fecerunt ex eo : propter hoc dedi eis illud in immunditiam.

7:20 And they have turned the ornament of their jewels into pride, and have made of it the images of their abominations, and idols: therefore I have made it an uncleanness to them.

7:21 Et dabo illud in manus alienorum ad diripiendum, et impiis terræ in prædam, et contaminabunt illud.

7:21 And I will give it into the hands of strangers for spoil, and to the wicked of the earth for a prey, and they shall defile it.

7:22 Et avertam faciem meam ab eis, et violabunt arcanum meum : et introibunt in illud emissarii, et contaminabunt illud.

7:22 And I will turn away my face from them, and they shall violate my secret place: and robbers shall enter into it, and defile it.

7:23 Fac conclusionem, quoniam terra plena est judicio sanguinum, et civitas plena iniquitate.

7:23 Make a shutting up: for the land is full of the judgment of blood, and the city is full of iniquity.

7:24 Et adducam pessimos de gentibus, et possidebunt domos eorum : et quiescere faciam superbiam potentium, et possidebunt sanctuaria eorum.

7:24 And I will bring the worst of the nations, and they shall possess their houses: and I will make the pride of the mighty to cease, and they shall possess their sanctuary.

7:25 Angustia superveniente, requirent pacem, et non erit.

7:25 When distress cometh upon them, they will seek for peace and there shall be none.

7:26 Conturbatio super conturbationem veniet, et auditus super auditum : et quærent visionem de propheta, et lex peribit a sacerdote, et consilium a senioribus.

7:26 Trouble shall come upon trouble, and rumour upon rumour, and they shall seek a vision of the prophet, and the law shall perish from the priest, and counsel from the ancients.

7:27 Rex lugebit, et princeps induetur mœrore, et manus populi terræ conturbabuntur : secundum viam eorum faciam eis, et secundum judicia eorum judicabo eos, et scient quia ego Dominus.

7:27 The king shall mourn, and the prince shall be clothed with sorrow, and the hands of the people of the land shall be troubled. I will do to them according to their way, and will judge them according to their judgments: and they shall know that I am the Lord.

Chapter 8

8:1 Et factum est in anno sexto, in sexto mense, in quinta mensis, ego sedebam in domo mea, et senes Juda sedebant coram me, et cecidit ibi super me manus Domini Dei.

8:1 And it came to pass in the sixth year, in the sixth month, in the fifth day of the month, as I sat in my house, and the ancients of Juda sat before me, that the hand of the Lord God fell there upon me.

8:2 Et vidi : et ecce similitudo quasi aspectus ignis : ab aspectu lumborum ejus et deorsum, ignis : et a lumbis ejus et sursum, quasi aspectus splendoris, ut visio electri.

8:2 And I saw, and behold a likeness as the appearance of fire: from the appearance of his loins, and downward, fire: and from his loins, and upward, as the appearance of brightness, as the appearance of amber.

8:3 Et emissa similitudo manus apprehendit me in cincinno capitis mei, et elevavit me spiritus inter terram et cælum : et adduxit me in Jerusalem, in visione Dei, juxta ostium interius quod respiciebat ad aquilonem, ubi erat statutum idolum zeli ad provocandam æmulationem.

8:3 And the likeness of a hand was put forth and took me by a lock of my head: and the spirit lifted me up between the earth and the heaven, and brought me in the vision of God into Jerusalem, near the inner gate, that looked toward the north, where was set the idol of jealousy to provoke to jealousy.

8:4 Et ecce ibi gloria Dei Israël, secundum visionem quam videram in campo.

8:4 And behold the glory of the God of Israel was there, according to the vision which I had seen in the plain.

8:5 Et dixit ad me : Fili hominis, leva oculos tuos ad viam aquilonis. Et levavi oculos meos ad viam aquilonis, et ecce ab aquilone portæ altaris idolum zeli in ipso introitu.

8:5 And he said to me: Son of man, lift up thy eyes towards the way of the north, and I lifted up my eyes towards the way of the north: and behold on the north side of the gate of the altar the idol of jealousy in the very entry.

8:6 Et dixit ad me : Fili hominis, putasne vides tu quid isti faciunt, abominationes magnas quas domus Israël facit hic, ut procul recedam a sanctuario meo ? et adhuc conversus videbis abominationes majores.

8:6 And he said to me: Son of man, dost thou see, thinkest thou, what these are doing, the great abominations that the house of Israel committeth here, that I should depart far off from my sanctuary? and turn thee yet again and thou shalt see greater abominations.

8:7 Et introduxit me ad ostium atrii, et vidi, et ecce foramen unum in pariete.

8:7 And he brought me in to the door of the court: and I saw, and behold a hole in the wall.

8:8 Et dixit ad me : Fili hominis, fode parietem. Et cum fodissem parietem, apparuit ostium unum.

8:8 And he said to me: Son of man, dig in the wall, and when I had digged in the wall, behold a door.

8:9 Et dixit ad me : Ingredere, et vide abominationes pessimas quas isti faciunt hic.

8:9 And he said to me: Go in, and see the wicked abominations which they commit here.

8:10 Et ingressus vidi, et ecce omnis similitudo reptilium et animalium, abominatio, et universa idola domus Israël, depicta erant in pariete in circuitu per totum :

8:10 And I went in and saw, and behold every form of creeping things, and of living creatures, the abominations, and all the idols of the house of Israel, were painted on the wall all round about.

8:11 et septuaginta viri de senioribus domus Israël : et Jezonias filius Saphan stabat in medio eorum stantium ante picturas : et unusquisque habebat thuribulum in manu sua, et vapor nebulæ de thure consurgebat.

8:11 And seventy men of the ancients of the house of Israel, and Jezonias the son of Saaphan stood in the midst of them, that stood before the pictures: and every one had a censer in his hand: and a cloud of smoke went up from the incense.

8:12 Et dixit ad me : Certe vides, fili hominis, quæ seniores domus Israël faciunt in tenebris, unusquisque in abscondito cubiculi sui : dicunt enim : Non videt Dominus nos ; dereliquit Dominus terram.

8:12 And he said to me: Surely thou seest, O son of man, what the ancients of the house of Israel do in the dark, every one in private in his chamber: for they say: The Lord seeth us not, the Lord hath forsaken the earth.

8:13 Et dixit ad me : Adhuc conversus videbis abominationes majores, quas isti faciunt.

8:13 And he said to me: If thou turn thee again, thou shalt see greater abominations which these commit.

8:14 Et introduxit me per ostium portæ domus Domini quod respiciebat ad aquilonem, et ecce ibi mulieres sedebant plangentes Adonidem.

8:14 And he brought me in by the door of the gate of the Lord's house, which looked to the north: and behold women sat there mourning for Adonis.

8:15 Et dixit ad me : Certe vidisti, fili hominis : adhuc conversus videbis abominationes majores his.

8:15 And he said to me: Surely thou hast seen, O son of man: but turn thee again, thou shalt see greater abominations than these.

8:16 Et introduxit me in atrium domus Domini interius, et ecce in ostio templi Domini, inter vestibulum et altare, quasi viginti quinque viri dorsa habentes contra templum Domini, et facies ad orientem : et adorabant ad ortum solis.

8:16 And he brought me into the inner court of the house of the Lord: and behold at the door of the temple of the Lord, between the porch and the altar, were about five and twenty men having their backs towards the temple of the Lord, in their faces to the east: and they adored towards the rising of the sun.

8:17 Et dixit ad me : Certe vidisti, fili hominis : numquid leve est hoc domui Juda, ut facerent abominationes istas quas fecerunt hic, quia replentes terram iniquitate, conversi sunt ad irritandum me ? et ecce applicant ramum ad nares suas.

8:17 And he said to me: Surely thou hast seen, O son of man: is this a light thing to the house of Juda, that they should commit these abominations which they have committed here: because they have filled the land with iniquity, and have turned to provoke me to anger? and behold they put a branch to their nose.

8:18 Ergo et ego faciam in furore : non parcet oculus meus, nec miserebor : et cum clamaverint ad aures meas voce magna, non exaudiam eos.

8:18 Therefore I also will deal with them in my wrath: my eye shall not spare them, neither will I shew mercy: and when they shall cry to my ears with a loud voice, I will not hear them.

Chapter 9

9:1 Et clamavit in auribus meis voce magna, dicens : Appropinquaverunt visitationes urbis, et unusquisque vas interfectionis habet in manu sua.

9:1 And he cried in my ears with a loud voice, saying: The visitations of the city are at hand, and every one hath a destroying weapon in his hand.

9:2 Et ecce sex viri veniebant de via portæ superioris, quæ respicit ad aquilonem, et uniuscujusque vas interitus in manu ejus : vir quoque unus in medio eorum vestitus erat lineis, et atramentarium scriptoris ad renes ejus : et ingressi sunt, et steterunt juxta altare æreum.

9:2 And behold six men came from the way of the upper gate, which looketh to the north: and each one had his weapon of destruction in his hand: and there was one man in the midst of them clothed with linen, with a writer's inkhorn at his reins: and they went in, and stood by the brazen altar.

9:3 Et gloria Domini Israël assumpta est de cherub, quæ erat super eum ad limen domus : et vocavit virum qui indutus erat lineis, et atramentarium scriptoris habebat in lumbis suis :

9:3 And the glory of the Lord of Israel went up from the cherub, upon which he was, to the threshold of the house: and he called to the man that was clothed with linen, and had a writer's inkhorn at his loins.

9:4 et dixit Dominus ad eum : Transi per mediam civitatem, in medio Jerusalem, et signa thau super frontes virorum gementium et dolentium super cunctis abominationibus quæ fiunt in medio ejus.

9:4 And the Lord said to him: Go through the midst of the city, through the midst of Jerusalem: and mark Thau upon the foreheads of the men that sigh, and mourn for all the abominations that are committed in the midst thereof.

9:5 Et illis dixit, audiente me : Transite per civitatem sequentes eum, et percutite : non parcat oculus vester, neque misereamini :

9:5 And to the others he said in my hearing: Go ye after him through the city, and strike: let not your eyes spare, nor be ye moved with pity.

9:6 senem, adolescentulum et virginem, parvulum et mulieres interficite usque ad internecionem : omnem autem super quem videritis thau, ne occidatis : et a sanctuario meo incipite. Cœperunt ergo a viris senioribus, qui erant ante faciem domus.

9:6 Utterly destroy old and young, maidens, children and women: but upon whomsoever you shall see Thau, kill him not, and begin ye at my sanctuary. So they began at the ancient men who were before the house.

9:7 Et dixit ad eos : Contaminate domum, et implete atria interfectis ; egredimini. Et egressi sunt, et percutiebant eos qui erant in civitate.

9:7 And he said to them: Defile the house, and fill the courts with the slain: go ye forth. And they went forth, and slew them that were in the city.

9:8 Et cæde completa, remansi ego, ruique super faciem meam, et clamans aio : Heu ! heu ! heu ! Domine Deus : ergone disperdes omnes reliquias Israël, effundens furorem tuum super Jerusalem ?

9:8 And the slaughter being ended I was left; and I fell upon my face, and crying, I said: Alas, alas, alas, O Lord God, wilt thou then destroy all the remnant of Israel, by pouring out thy fury upon Jerusalem?

9:9 Et dixit ad me : Iniquitas domus Israël et Juda magna est nimis valde, et repleta est terra sanguinibus, et civitas repleta est aversione : dixerunt enim : Dereliquit Dominus terram, et Dominus non videt.

9:9 And he said to me: The iniquity of the house of Israel, and of Juda, is exceeding great, and the land is filled with blood, and the city is filled with perverseness: for they have said: The Lord hath forsaken the earth, and the Lord seeth not.

9:10 Igitur et meus non parcet oculus, neque miserebor : viam eorum super caput eorum reddam.

9:10 Therefore neither shall my eye spare, nor will I have pity: I will requite their way upon their head.

9:11 Et ecce vir qui erat indutus lineis, qui habebat atramentarium in dorso suo, respondit verbum, dicens : Feci sicut præcepisti mihi.

9:11 And behold the man that was clothed with linen, that had the inkhorn at his back, returned the word, saying: I have done as thou hast commanded me.

Chapter 10

10:1 Et vidi : et ecce in firmamento quod erat super caput cherubim, quasi lapis sapphirus, quasi species similitudinis solii, apparuit super ea.

10:1 And I saw and behold in the firmament that was over the heads of the cherubims, there appeared over them as it were the sapphire stone, as the appearance of the likeness of a throne.

10:2 Et dixit ad virum qui indutus erat lineis, et ait : Ingredere in medio rotarum quæ sunt subtus cherubim, et imple manum tuam prunis ignis quæ sunt inter cherubim, et effunde super civitatem. Ingressusque est in conspectu meo.

10:2 And he spoke to the man, that was clothed with linen, and said: Go in between the wheels that are under the cherubims and fill thy hand with the coals of fire that are between the cherubims, and pour them out upon the city. And he went in, in my sight:

10:3 Cherubim autem stabant a dextris domus cum ingrederetur vir, et nubes implevit atrium interius.

10:3 And the cherubims stood on the right side of the house, when the man went in, and a cloud filled the inner court.

10:4 Et elevata est gloria Domini desuper cherub ad limen domus : et repleta est domus nube, et atrium repletum est splendore gloriæ Domini.

10:4 And the glory of the Lord was lifted up from above the cherub to the threshold of the house: and the house was filled with the cloud, and the court was filled with the brightness of the glory of the Lord.

10:5 Et sonitus alarum cherubim audiebatur usque ad atrium exterius, quasi vox Dei omnipotentis loquentis.

10:5 And the sound of the wings of the cherubims was heard even to the outward court as the voice of God Almighty speaking.

10:6 Cumque præcepisset viro qui indutus erat lineis, dicens : Sume ignem de medio rotarum quæ sunt inter cherubim : ingressus ille stetit juxta rotam.

10:6 And when he had commanded the man that was clothed with linen, saying: Take fire from the midst of the wheels that are between the cherubims: he went in and stood beside the wheel.

10:7 Et extendit cherub manum de medio cherubim ad ignem qui erat inter cherubim, et sumpsit, et dedit in manus ejus qui indutus erat lineis : qui accipiens egressus est.

10:7 And one cherub stretched out his arm from the midst of the cherubims to the fire that was between the cherubims: and he took, and put it into the hands of him that was clothed with linen: who took it and went forth.

10:8 Et apparuit in cherubim similitudo manus hominis subtus pennas eorum.

10:8 And there appeared in the cherubims the likeness of a man's hand under their wings.

10:9 Et vidi : et ecce quatuor rotæ juxta cherubim : rota una juxta cherub unum, et rota alia juxta cherub unum : species autem rotarum erat quasi visio lapidis chrysolithi :

10:9 And I saw, and behold there were four wheels by the cherubims: one wheel by one cherub, and another wheel by another cherub: and the appearance of the wheels was to the sight like the chrysolite stone:

10:10 et aspectus earum similitudo una quatuor, quasi sit rota in medio rotæ.

10:10 And as to their appearance, all four were alike: as if a wheel were in the midst of a wheel.

10:11 Cumque ambularent, in quatuor partes gradiebantur, et non revertebantur ambulantes : sed ad locum ad quem ire declinabat quæ prima erat, sequebantur et ceteræ, nec convertebantur.

10:11 And when they went, they went by four ways: and they turned not when they went: but to the place whither they first turned, the rest also followed, and did not turn back.

10:12 Et omne corpus earum, et colla, et manus, et pennæ, et circuli, plena erant oculis in circuitu quatuor rotarum.

10:12 And their whole body, and their necks, and their hands, and their wings, and the circles were full of eyes, round about the four wheels.

10:13 Et rotas istas vocavit volubiles, audiente me.

10:13 And these wheels he called voluble, in my hearing.

10:14 Quatuor autem facies habebat unum : facies una, facies cherub, et facies secunda, facies hominis : et in tertio facies leonis, et in quarto facies aquilæ.

10:14 And every one had four faces: one face was the face of a cherub, and the second face, the face of a man: and in the third was the face of a lion: and in the fourth the face of an eagle.

10:15 Et elevata sunt cherubim : ipsum est animal quod videram juxta fluvium Chobar.

10:15 And the cherubims were lifted up: this is the living creature that I had seen by the river Chobar.

10:16 Cumque ambularent cherubim, ibant pariter et rotæ juxta ea : et cum elevarent cherubim alas suas ut exaltarentur de terra, non residebant rotæ, sed et ipsæ juxta erant.

10:16 And when the cherubims went, the wheels also went by them: and when the cherubims lifted up their wings, to mount up from the earth, the wheels stayed not behind, but were by them.

10:17 Stantibus illis stabant, et cum elevatis elevabantur : spiritus enim vitæ erat in eis.

10:17 When they stood, these stood: and when they were lifted up, these were lifted up: for the spirit of life was in them.

10:18 Et egressa est gloria Domini a limine templi, et stetit super cherubim.

10:18 And the glory of the Lord went forth from the threshold of the temple: and stood over the cherubims.

10:19 Et elevantia cherubim alas suas, exaltata sunt a terra coram me : et illis egredientibus, rotæ quoque subsecutæ sunt : et stetit in introitu portæ domus Domini orientalis, et gloria Dei Israël erat super ea.

10:19 And the cherubims lifting up their wings, were raised from the earth before me: and as they went out, the wheels also followed: and it stood in the entry of the east gate of the house of the Lord: and the glory of the God of Israel was over them.

10:20 Ipsum est animal quod vidi subter Deum Israël juxta fluvium Chobar, et intellexi quia cherubim essent.

10:20 This is the living creature, which I saw under the God of Israel by the river Chobar: and I understood that they were cherubims.

10:21 Quatuor vultus uni, et quatuor alæ uni : et similitudo manus hominis sub alis eorum.

10:21 Each one had four faces, and each one had four wings: and the likeness of a man's hand was under their wings.

10:22 Et similitudo vultuum eorum, ipsi vultus quos videram juxta fluvium Chobar, et intuitus eorum, et impetus singulorum ante faciem suam ingredi.

10:22 And as to the likeness of their faces, they were the same faces which I had seen by the river Chobar, and their looks, and the impulse of every one to go straight forward.

Chapter 11

11:1 Et elevavit me spiritus, et introduxit me ad portam domus Domini orientalem, quæ respicit ad solis ortum : et ecce in introitu portæ viginti quinque viri : et vidi in medio eorum Jezoniam filium Azur, et Pheltiam filium Banaiæ, principes populi.

11:1 And the spirit lifted me up, and brought me into the east gate of the house of the Lord, which looketh towards the rising of the sun: and behold in the entry of the gate five and twenty men: and I saw in the midst of them Jezonias the son of Azur, and Pheltias the son of Banaias, princes of the people.

11:2 Dixitque ad me : Fili hominis, hi sunt viri qui cogitant iniquitatem, et tractant consilium pessimum in urbe ista,

11:2 And he said to me: Son of man, these are the men that study iniquity, and frame a wicked counsel in this city,

11:3 dicentes : Nonne dudum ædificatæ sunt domus ? hæc est lebes, nos autem carnes.

11:3 Saying: Were not houses lately built? This city is the caldron, and we the flesh.

11:4 Idcirco vaticinare de eis, vaticinare, fili hominis.

11:4 Therefore prophesy against them, prophesy, thou son of man.

11:5 Et irruit in me spiritus Domini, et dixit ad me : Loquere : Hæc dicit Dominus : Sic locuti estis, domus Israël, et cogitationes cordis vestri ego novi.

11:5 And the spirit of the Lord fell upon me, and said to me: Speak: Thus saith the Lord: Thus have you spoken, O house of Israel, for I know the thoughts of your heart.

11:6 Plurimos occidistis in urbe hac, et implestis vias ejus interfectis.

11:6 You have killed a great many in this city, and you have filled the streets thereof with the slain.

11:7 Propterea hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Interfecti vestri, quos posuistis in medio ejus, hi sunt carnes, et hæc est lebes : et educam vos de medio ejus.

11:7 Therefore thus saith the Lord God: Your slain, whom you have laid in the midst thereof, they are the flesh, all this is the caldron: and I will bring you forth out of the midst thereof.

11:8 Gladium metuistis, et gladium inducam super vos, ait Dominus Deus.

11:8 You have feared the sword, and I will bring the sword upon you, saith the Lord God.

11:9 Et ejiciam vos de medio ejus, daboque vos in manu hostium, et faciam in vobis judicia.

11:9 And I will cast you out of the midst thereof, and I will deliver you into the hand of the enemies, and I will execute judgments upon you.

11:10 Gladio cadetis : in finibus Israël judicabo vos, et scietis quia ego Dominus.

11:10 You shall fall by the sword: I will judge you in the borders of Israel, and you shall know that I am the Lord.

11:11 Hæc non erit vobis in lebetem, et vos non eritis in medio ejus in carnes : in finibus Israël judicabo vos,

11:11 This shall not be as a caldron to you, and you shall not be as flesh in the midst thereof: I will judge you in the borders of Israel.

11:12 et scietis quia ego Dominus : quia in præceptis meis non ambulastis, et judicia mea non fecistis, sed juxta judicia gentium quæ in circuitu vestro sunt estis operati.

11:12 And you shall know that I am the Lord: because you have not walked in my commandments, and have not done my judgments, but you have done according to the judgments of the nations that are round about you.

11:13 Et factum est cum prophetarem, Pheltias filius Banaiæ mortuus est : et cecidi in faciem meam clamans voce magna, et dixi : Heu ! heu ! heu ! Domine Deus, consummationem tu facis reliquiarum Israël ?

11:13 And it came to pass, when I prophesied, that Pheltias the son of Banaias died: and I fell down upon my face, and I cried with a loud voice: and said: Alas, alas, alas, O Lord God: wilt thou make an end of all the remnant of Israel?

11:14 Et factum est verbum Domini ad me, dicens :

11:14 And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

11:15 Fili hominis, fratres tui, fratres tui, viri propinqui tui, et omnis domus Israël, universi quibus dixerunt habitatores Jerusalem : Longe recedite a Domino : nobis data est terra in possessionem.

11:15 Son of man, thy brethren, thy brethren, thy kinsmen, and all the house of Israel, all they to whom the inhabitants of Jerusalem have said: Get ye far from the Lord, the land is given in possession to us.

11:16 Propterea hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Quia longe feci eos in gentibus, et quia dispersi eos in terris : ero eis in sanctificationem modicam in terris ad quas venerunt.

11:16 Therefore thus saith the Lord God: Because I have removed them far off among the Gentiles, and because I have scattered them among the countries: I will be to them a little sanctuary in the countries whither they are come.

11:17 Propterea loquere : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Congregabo vos de populis, et adunabo de terris in quibus dispersi estis, daboque vobis humum Israël.

11:17 Therefore speak to them: Thus saith the Lord God: I will gather you from among the peoples, and assemble you out of the countries wherein you are scattered, and I will give you the land of Israel.

11:18 Et ingredientur illuc, et auferent omnes offensiones, cunctasque abominationes ejus de illa.

11:18 And they shall go in thither, and shall take away all the scandals, and all the abominations thereof from thence.

11:19 Et dabo eis cor unum, et spiritum novum tribuam in visceribus eorum : et auferam cor lapideum de carne eorum, et dabo eis cor carneum,

11:19 And I will give them one heart, and will put a new spirit in their bowels: and I will take away the stony heart out of their flesh, and will give them a heart of flesh:

11:20 ut in præceptis meis ambulent, et judicia mea custodiant, faciantque ea, et sint mihi in populum, et ego sim eis in Deum.

11:20 That they may walk in my commandments, and keep my judgments, and do them: and that they may be my people, and I may be their God.

11:21 Quorum cor post offendicula et abominationes suas ambulat, horum viam in capite suo ponam, dicit Dominus Deus.

11:21 But as for them whose heart walketh after their scandals and abominations, I will lay their way upon their head, saith the Lord God.

11:22 Et elevaverunt cherubim alas suas, et rotæ cum eis, et gloria Dei Israël erat super ea :

11:22 And the cherubims lifted up their wings, and the wheels with them: and the glory of the God of Israel was over them.

11:23 et ascendit gloria Domini de medio civitatis, stetitque super montem qui est ad orientem urbis.

11:23 And the glory of the Lord went up from the midst of the city, and stood over the mount that is on the east side of the city.

11:24 Et spiritus levavit me, adduxitque in Chaldæam ad transmigrationem, in visione, in spiritu Dei : et sublata est a me visio quam videram.

11:24 And the spirit lifted me up, and brought me into Chaldea, to them of the captivity, in vision, by the spirit of God: and the vision which I had seen was taken up from me.

11:25 Et locutus sum ad transmigrationem omnia verba Domini quæ ostenderat mihi.

11:25 And I spoke to them of the captivity all the words of the Lord, which he had shewn me.

Chapter 12

12:1 Et factus est sermo Domini ad me, dicens :

12:1 And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

12:2 Fili hominis, in medio domus exasperantis tu habitas : qui oculos habent ad videndum, et non vident, et aures ad audiendum, et non audiunt : quia domus exasperans est.

12:2 Son of man, thou dwellest in the midst of a provoking house: who have eyes to see, and see not: and ears to hear, and hear not: for they are a provoking house.

12:3 Tu ergo, fili hominis, fac tibi vasa transmigrationis, et transmigrabis per diem coram eis. Transmigrabis autem de loco tuo ad locum alterum in conspectu eorum, si forte aspiciant, quia domus exasperans est :

12:3 Thou, therefore, O son of man, prepare thee all necessaries for removing, and remove by day into their sight: and thou shalt remove out of thy place to another place in their sight, if so be they will regard it: for they are a provoking house.

12:4 et efferes foras vasa tua quasi vasa transmigrantis per diem in conspectu eorum : tu autem egredieris vespere coram eis, sicut egreditur migrans.

12:4 And thou shalt bring forth thy furniture as the furniture of one that is removing by day in their sight: and thou shalt go forth in the evening in their presence, as one goeth forth that removeth his dwelling.

12:5 Ante oculos eorum perfode tibi parietem, et egredieris per eum.

12:5 Dig thee a way through the wall before their eyes: and thou shalt go forth through it.

12:6 In conspectu eorum in humeris portaberis ; in caligine effereris : faciem tuam velabis, et non videbis terram, quia portentum dedi te domui Israël.

12:6 In their sight thou shalt be carried out upon men's shoulders, thou shalt be carried out in the dark: thou shalt cover thy face, and shalt not see the ground: for I have set thee for a sign of things to come to the house of Israel.

12:7 Feci ergo sicut præceperat mihi Dominus : vasa mea protuli quasi vasa transmigrantis per diem, et vespere perfodi mihi parietem manu : et in caligine egressus sum, in humeris portatus in conspectu eorum.

12:7 I did therefore as he had commanded me: I brought forth my goods by day, as the goods of one that removeth: and in the evening I digged through the wall with my hand, and I went forth in the dark, and was carried on men's shoulders in their sight.

12:8 Et factus est sermo Domini mane ad me, dicens :

12:8 And the word of the Lord came to me in the morning, saying:

12:9 Fili hominis, numquid non dixerunt ad te domus Israël, domus exasperans : Quid tu facis ?

12:9 Son of man, hath not the house of Israel, the provoking house, said to thee: What art thou doing?

12:10 Dic ad eos : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Super ducem onus istud, qui est in Jerusalem, et super omnem domum Israël, quæ est in medio eorum.

12:10 Say to them: Thus saith the Lord God: This burden concerneth my prince that is in Jerusalem, and all the house of Israel, that are among them.

12:11 Dic : Ego portentum vestrum : quomodo feci, sic fiet illis : in transmigrationem et in captivitatem ibunt.

12:11 Say: I am a sign of things to come to you: as I have done, so shall it be done to them: they shall be removed from their dwellings, and go into captivity.

12:12 Et dux qui est in medio eorum, in humeris portabitur ; in caligine egredietur : parietem perfodient, ut educant eum ; facies ejus operietur, ut non videat oculo terram.

12:12 And the prince that is in the midst of them, shall be carried on shoulders, he shall go forth in the dark: they shall dig through the wall to bring him out: his face shall be covered, that he may not see the ground with his eyes.

12:13 Et extendam rete meum super eum, et capietur in sagena mea : et adducam eum in Babylonem, in terram Chaldæorum, et ipsam non videbit : ibique morietur.

12:13 And I will spread my net over him, and he shall be taken in my net: and I will bring him into Babylon, into the land of the Chaldeans, and he shall not see it, and there he shall die.

12:14 Et omnes qui circa eum sunt, præsidium ejus, et agmina ejus, dispergam in omnem ventum, et gladium evaginabo post eos.

12:14 And all that are about him, his guards, and his troops I will scatter into every wind: and I will draw out the sword after them.

12:15 Et scient quia ego Dominus, quando dispersero illos in gentibus, et disseminavero eos in terris.

12:15 And they shall know that I am the Lord, when I shall have dispersed them among the nations, and scattered them in the countries.

12:16 Et relinquam ex eis viros paucos a gladio, et fame, et pestilentia, ut enarrent omnia scelera eorum in gentibus ad quas ingredientur, et scient quia ego Dominus.

12:16 And I will leave a few men of them from the sword, and from the famine, and from the pestilence: that they may declare all their wicked deeds among the nations whither they shall go: and they shall know that I am the Lord.

12:17 Et factus est sermo Domini ad me, dicens :

12:17 And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

12:18 Fili hominis, panem tuum in conturbatione comede, sed et aquam tuam in festinatione et mœrore bibe.

12:18 Son of man, eat thy bread in trouble and drink thy water in hurry and sorrow.

12:19 Et dices ad populum terræ : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus ad eos qui habitant in Jerusalem, in terra Israël : Panem suum in sollicitudine comedent, et aquam suam in desolatione bibent : ut desoletur terra a multitudine sua, propter iniquitatem omnium qui habitant in ea.

12:19 And say to the people of the land: Thus saith the Lord God to them that dwell in Jerusalem in the land of Israel: They shall eat their bread in care, and drink their water in desolation: that the land may become desolate from the multitude that is therein, for the iniquity of all that dwell therein.

12:20 Et civitates quæ nunc habitantur, desolatæ erunt, terraque deserta, et scietis quia ego Dominus.

12:20 And the cities that are now inhabited shall be laid waste, and the land shall be desolate: and you shall know that I am the Lord.

12:21 Et factus est sermo Domini ad me, dicens :

12:21 And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

12:22 Fili hominis, quod est proverbium istud vobis in terra Israël, dicentium : In longum differentur dies, et peribit omnis visio ?

12:22 Son of man, what is this proverb that you have in the land of Israel? saying: The days shall be prolonged, and every vision shall fail.

12:23 Ideo dic ad eos : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Quiescere faciam proverbium istud, neque vulgo dicetur ultra in Israël : et loquere ad eos quod appropinquaverint dies, et sermo omnis visionis.

12:23 Say to them therefore: Thus saith the Lord God: I will make this proverb to cease, neither shall it be any more a common saying in Israel: and tell them that the days are at hand, and the effect of every vision.

12:24 Non enim erit ultra omnis visio cassa, neque divinatio ambigua in medio filiorum Israël :

12:24 For there shall be no more any vain visions, nor doubtful divination in the midst of the children of Israel.

12:25 quia ego Dominus loquar, et quodcumque locutus fuero verbum, fiet, et non prolongabitur amplius : sed in diebus vestris, domus exasperans, loquar verbum, et faciam illud, dicit Dominus Deus.

12:25 For I the Lord will speak: and what word soever I shall speak, it shall come to pass, and shall not be prolonged any more: but in your days, ye provoking house, I will speak the word, and will do it, saith the Lord God.

12:26 Et factus est sermo Domini ad me, dicens :

12:26 And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

12:27 Fili hominis, ecce domus Israël dicentium : Visio quam hic videt, in dies multos et in tempora longa iste prophetat.

12:27 Son of man, behold the house of Israel, they that say: The visions that this man seeth, is for many days to come: and this man prophesieth of times afar off.

12:28 Propterea dic ad eos : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Non prolongabitur ultra omnis sermo meus : verbum quod locutus fuero, complebitur, dicit Dominus Deus.

12:28 Therefore say to them: Thus saith the Lord God: not one word of mine shall be prolonged any more: the word that I shall speak shall be accomplished, saith the Lord God.

Chapter 13

13:1 Et factus est sermo Domini ad me, dicens :

13:1 And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

13:2 Fili hominis, vaticinare ad prophetas Israël qui prophetant, et dices prophetantibus de corde suo : Audite verbum Domini.

13:2 Son of man, prophesy thou against the prophets of Israel that prophesy: and thou shalt say to them that prophesy out of their own heart: Hear ye the word of the Lord:

13:3 Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Væ prophetis insipientibus, qui sequuntur spiritum suum, et nihil vident !

13:3 Thus saith the Lord God: Woe to the foolish prophets that follow their own spirit, and see nothing.

13:4 Quasi vulpes in desertis prophetæ tui, Israël, erant.

13:4 Thy prophets, O Israel, were like foxes in the deserts.

13:5 Non ascendistis ex adverso, neque opposuistis murum pro domo Israël, ut staretis in prælio in die Domini.

13:5 You have not gone up to face the enemy, nor have you set up a wall for the house of Israel, to stand in battle in the day of the Lord.

13:6 Vident vana, et divinant mendacium, dicentes : Ait Dominus, cum Dominus non miserit eos : et perseveraverunt confirmare sermonem.

13:6 They see vain things, and they foretell lies, saying: The Lord saith: whereas the Lord hath not sent them: and they have persisted to confirm what they have said.

13:7 Numquid non visionem cassam vidistis, et divinationem mendacem locuti estis, et dicitis : Ait Dominus, cum ego non sim locutus ?

13:7 Have you not seen a vain vision and spoken a lying divination: and you say: The Lord saith: whereas I have not spoken.

13:8 Propterea hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Quia locuti estis vana, et vidistis mendacium, ideo ecce ego ad vos, dicit Dominus Deus.

13:8 Therefore thus saith the Lord God: Because you have spoken vain things, and have seen lies: therefore behold I come against you, saith the Lord God.

13:9 Et erit manus mea super prophetas qui vident vana, et divinant mendacium : in consilio populi mei non erunt, et in scriptura domus Israël non scribentur, nec in terram Israël ingredientur, et scietis quia ego Dominus Deus :

13:9 And my hand shall be upon the prophets that see vain things, and that divine lies: they shall not be in the council of my people, nor shall they be written in the writing of the house of Israel, neither shall they enter into the land of Israel, and you shall know that I am the Lord God.

13:10 eo quod deceperint populum meum, dicentes : Pax, et non est pax : et ipse ædificabat parietem, illi autem liniebant eum luto absque paleis.

13:10 Because they have deceived my people, saying: Peace, and there is no peace: and the people built up a wall, and they daubed it with dirt without straw.

13:11 Dic ad eos qui liniunt absque temperatura, quod casurus sit : erit enim imber inundans, et dabo lapides prægrandes desuper irruentes, et ventum procellæ dissipantem.

13:11 Say to them that daub without tempering, that it shall fall: for there shall be an overflowing shower, and I will cause great hailstones to fall violently from above, and a stormy wind to throw it down.

13:12 Siquidem ecce cecidit paries : numquid non dicetur vobis : Ubi est litura quam linistis ?

13:12 Behold, when the wall is fallen: shall it not be said to you: Where is the daubing wherewith you have daubed it?

13:13 Propterea hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Et erumpere faciam spiritum tempestatum in indignatione mea, et imber inundans in furore meo erit, et lapides grandes in ira in consumptionem.

13:13 Therefore thus saith the Lord God: Lo, I will cause a stormy wind to break forth in my indignation, and there shall be an overflowing shower in my anger: and great hailstones in my wrath to consume.

13:14 Et destruam parietem quem linistis absque temperamento, et adæquabo eum terræ, et revelabitur fundamentum ejus : et cadet, et consumetur in medio ejus, et scietis quia ego sum Dominus.

13:14 And I will break down the wall that you have daubed with untempered mortar: and I will make it even with the ground, and the foundation thereof shall be laid bare: and it shall fall, and shall be consumed in the midst thereof: and you shall know that I am the Lord.

13:15 Et complebo indignationem meam in pariete, et in his qui liniunt eum absque temperamento : dicamque vobis : Non est paries, et non sunt qui liniunt eum :

13:15 And I will accomplish my wrath upon the wall, and upon them that daub it without tempering the mortar, and I will say to you: The wall is no more, and they that daub it are no more.

13:16 prophetæ Israël, qui prophetant ad Jerusalem, et vident ei visionem pacis, et non est pax, ait Dominus Deus.

13:16 Even the prophets of Israel that prophesy to Jerusalem, and that see visions of peace for her: and there is no peace, saith the Lord God.

13:17 Et tu, fili hominis, pone faciem tuam contra filias populi tui quæ prophetant de corde suo : et vaticinare super eas,

13:17 And thou, son of man, set thy face against the daughters of thy people that prophesy out of their own heart: and do thou prophesy against them,

13:18 et dic : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Væ quæ consuunt pulvillos sub omni cubito manus, et faciunt cervicalia sub capite universæ ætatis ad capiendas animas : et cum caperent animas populi mei, vivificabant animas eorum !

13:18 And say: Thus saith the Lord God: Woe to them that sew cushions under every elbow: and make pillows for the heads of persons of every age to catch souls: and when they caught the souls of my people, they gave life to their souls.

13:19 Et violabant me ad populum meum propter pugillum hordei, et fragmen panis, ut interficerent animas quæ non moriuntur, et vivificarent animas quæ non vivunt, mentientes populo meo credenti mendaciis.

13:19 And they violated me among my people, for a handful of barley, and a piece of bread, to kill souls which should not die, and to save souls alive which should not live, telling lies to my people that believe lies.

13:20 Propter hoc hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Ecce ego ad pulvillos vestros, quibus vos capitis animas volantes : et dirumpam eos de brachiis vestris, et dimittam animas quas vos capitis, animas ad volandum.

13:20 Therefore thus saith the Lord God: Behold I declare against your cushions, wherewith you catch flying souls: and I will tear them off from your arms: and I will let go the soul that you catch, the souls that should fly.

13:21 Et dirumpam cervicalia vestra, et liberabo populum meum de manu vestra, neque erunt ultra in manibus vestris ad prædandum : et scietis quia ego Dominus.

13:21 And I will tear your pillows, and will deliver my people out of your hand, neither shall they be any more in your hands to be a prey: and you shall know that I am the Lord.

13:22 Pro eo quod mœrere fecistis cor justi mendaciter, quem ego non contristavi, et confortastis manus impii, ut non reverteretur a via sua mala, et viveret :

13:22 Because with lies you have made the heart of the just to mourn, whom I have not made sorrowful: and have strengthened the hands of the wicked, that he should not return from his evil way, and live.

13:23 propterea vana non videbitis, et divinationes non divinabitis amplius, et eruam populum meum de manu vestra : et scietis quia ego Dominus.

13:23 Therefore you shall not see vain things, nor divine divinations any more, and I will deliver my people out of your hand: and you shall know that I am the Lord.

Chapter 14

14:1 Et venerunt ad me viri seniorum Israël, et sederunt coram me.

14:1 And some of the ancients of Israel came to me, and sat before me.

14:2 Et factus est sermo Domini ad me, dicens :

14:2 And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

14:3 Fili hominis, viri isti posuerunt immunditias suas in cordibus suis, et scandalum iniquitatis suæ statuerunt contra faciem suam : numquid interrogatus respondebo eis ?

14:3 Son of man, these men have placed their uncleannesses in their hearts, and have set up before their face the stumblingblock of their iniquity: and shall I answer when they inquire of me?

14:4 Propter hoc loquere eis, et dices ad eos : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Homo, homo de domo Israël, qui posuerit immunditias suas in corde suo, et scandalum iniquitatis suæ statuerit contra faciem suam, et venerit ad prophetam interrogans per eum me : ego Dominus respondebo ei in multitudine immunditiarum suarum,

14:4 Therefore speak to them, and say to them: Thus saith the Lord God: Man, man of the house of Israel that shall place his uncleannesses in his heart, and set up the stumblingblock of his iniquity before his face, and shall come to the prophet inquiring of me by him: I the Lord will answer him according to the multitude of his uncleannesses:

14:5 ut capiatur domus Israël in corde suo, quo recesserunt a me in cunctis idolis suis.

14:5 That the house of Israel may be caught in their own heart, with which they have departed from me through all their idols.

14:6 Propterea dic ad domum Israël : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Convertimini, et recedite ab idolis vestris, et ab universis contaminationibus vestris avertite facies vestras.

14:6 Therefore say to the house of Israel: Thus saith the Lord God: Be converted, and depart from your idols, and turn away your faces from all your abominations.

14:7 Quia homo, homo de domo Israël, et de proselytis quicumque advena fuerit in Israël, si alienatus fuerit a me, et posuerit idola sua in corde suo, et scandalum iniquitatis suæ statuerit contra faciem suam, et venerit ad prophetam ut interroget per eum me : ego Dominus respondebo ei per me :

14:7 For every man of the house of Israel, and every stranger among the proselytes in Israel, if he separate himself from me, and place his idols in his heart, and set the stumblingblock of his iniquity before his face, and come to the prophet to inquire of me by him: I the Lord will answer him by myself.

14:8 et ponam faciem meam super hominem illum, et faciam eum in exemplum et in proverbium, et disperdam eum de medio populi mei : et scietis quia ego Dominus.

14:8 And I will set my face against that man, and will make him an example, and a proverb, and will cut him off from the midst of my people: and you shall know that I am the Lord.

14:9 Et propheta cum erraverit, et locutus fuerit verbum, ego Dominus decepi prophetam illum, et extendam manum meam super illum, et delebo eum de medio populi mei Israël.

14:9 And when the prophet shall err, and speak a word: I the Lord have deceived that prophet: and I will stretch forth my hand upon him, and will cut him off from the midst of my people Israel.

14:10 Et portabunt iniquitatem suam : juxta iniquitatem interrogantis, sic iniquitas prophetæ erit :

14:10 And they shall bear their iniquity: according to the iniquity of him that inquireth, so shall the iniquity of the prophet be.

14:11 ut non erret ultra domus Israël a me, neque polluatur in universis prævaricationibus suis : sed sint mihi in populum, et ego sim eis in Deum, ait Dominus exercituum.

14:11 That the house of Israel may go no more astray from me, nor be polluted with all their transgressions: but may be my people, and I may be their God, saith the Lord of hosts.

14:12 Et factus est sermo Domini ad me, dicens :

14:12 And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

14:13 Fili hominis, terra cum peccaverit mihi, ut prævaricetur prævaricans, extendam manum meam super eam, et conteram virgam panis ejus, et immittam in eam famem, et interficiam de ea hominem et jumentum.

14:13 Son of man, when a land shall sin against me, so as to transgress grievously, I will stretch forth my hand upon it, and will break the staff of the bread thereof: and I will send famine upon it, and will destroy man and beast out of it.

14:14 Et si fuerint tres viri isti in medio ejus, Noë, Daniel, et Job, ipsi justitia sua liberabunt animas suas, ait Dominus exercituum.

14:14 And if these three men, Noe, Daniel, and Job, shall be in it: they shall deliver their own souls by their justice, saith the Lord of hosts.

14:15 Quod si et bestias pessimas induxero super terram ut vastem eam, et fuerit invia, eo quod non sit pertransiens propter bestias :

14:15 And if I shall bring mischievous beasts also upon the land to waste it, and it be desolate, so that there is none that can pass because of the beasts:

14:16 tres viri isti si fuerint in ea, vivo ego, dicit Dominus Deus, quia nec filios nec filias liberabunt, sed ipsi soli liberabuntur, terra autem desolabitur.

14:16 If these three men shall be in it, as I live, saith the Lord, they shall deliver neither sons nor daughters: but they only shall be delivered, and the land shall be made desolate.

14:17 Vel si gladium induxero super terram illam, et dixero gladio : Transi per terram : et interfecero de ea hominem et jumentum,

14:17 Or if I bring the sword upon that land, and say to the sword: Pass through the land: and I destroy man and beast out of it:

14:18 et tres viri isti fuerint in medio ejus : vivo ego, dicit Dominus Deus, non liberabunt filios neque filias, sed ipsi soli liberabuntur.

14:18 And these three men be in the midst thereof: as I live, saith the Lord God, they shall deliver neither sons nor daughters, but they themselves alone shall be delivered.

14:19 Si autem et pestilentiam immisero super terram illam, et effudero indignationem meam super eam in sanguine, ut auferam ex ea hominem et jumentum,

14:19 Or if I also send the pestilence upon that land, and pour out my indignation upon it in blood, to cut off from it man and beast:

14:20 et Noë, et Daniel, et Job fuerint in medio ejus : vivo ego, dicit Dominus Deus, quia filium et filiam non liberabunt, sed ipsi justitia sua liberabunt animas suas.

14:20 And Noe, and Daniel, and Job be in the midst thereof: as I live, saith the Lord God, they shall deliver neither son nor daughter: but they shall only deliver their own souls by their justice.

14:21 Quoniam hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Quod etsi quatuor judicia mea pessima, gladium, et famem, ac bestias malas, et pestilentiam, immisero in Jerusalem, ut interficiam de ea hominem et pecus,

14:21 For thus saith the Lord: Although I shall send in upon Jerusalem my four grievous judgments, the sword, and the famine, and the mischievous beasts, and the pestilence, to destroy out of it man and beast,

14:22 tamen relinquetur in ea salvatio educentium filios et filias : ecce ipsi ingredientur ad vos, et videbitis viam eorum et adinventiones eorum, et consolabimini super malo quod induxi in Jerusalem, in omnibus quæ importavi super eam.

14:22 Yet there shall be left in it some that shall be saved, who shall bring away their sons and daughters: behold they shall come among you, and you shall see their way, and their doings: and you shall be comforted concerning the evil that I have brought upon Jerusalem, in all things that I have brought upon it.

14:23 Et consolabuntur vos, cum videritis viam eorum et adinventiones eorum : et cognoscetis quod non frustra fecerim omnia quæ feci in ea, ait Dominus Deus.

14:23 And they shall comfort you, when you shall see their ways, and their doings: and you shall know that I have not done without cause all that I have done in it, saith the Lord God.

Chapter 15

15:1 Et factus est sermo Domini ad me, dicens :

15:1 And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

15:2 Fili hominis, quid fiet de ligno vitis, ex omnibus lignis nemorum quæ sunt inter ligna silvarum ?

15:2 Son of man, what shall be made of the wood of the vine, out of all the trees of the woods that are among the trees of the forests?

15:3 numquid tolletur de ea lignum ut fiat opus, aut fabricabitur de ea paxillus ut dependeat in eo quodcumque vas ?

15:3 Shall wood be taken of it, to do any work, or shall a pin be made of it for any vessel to hang thereon?

15:4 Ecce igni datum est in escam : utramque partem ejus consumpsit ignis, et medietas ejus redacta est in favillam : numquid utile erit ad opus ?

15:4 Behold it is cast into the fire for fuel: the fire hath consumed both ends thereof, and the midst thereof is reduced to ashes: shall it be useful for any work?

15:5 Etiam cum esset integrum, non erat aptum ad opus : quanto magis cum illud ignis devoraverit et combusserit, nihil ex eo fiet operis ?

15:5 Even when it was whole it was not fit for work: how much less, when the fire hath devoured and consumed it, shall any work be made of it?

15:6 Propterea hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Quomodo lignum vitis inter ligna silvarum, quod dedi igni ad devorandum, sic tradam habitatores Jerusalem.

15:6 Therefore thus saith the Lord God: As the vine tree among the trees of the forests which I have given to the fire to be consumed, so will I deliver up the inhabitants of Jerusalem.

15:7 Et ponam faciem meam in eos : de igne egredientur, et ignis consumet eos : et scietis quia ego Dominus, cum posuero faciem meam in eos,

15:7 And I will set my face against them: they shall go out from fire, and fire shall consume them: and you shall know that I am the Lord, when I shall have set my face against them.

15:8 et dedero terram inviam et desolatam, eo quod prævaricatores extiterint, dicit Dominus Deus.

15:8 And I shall have made their land a wilderness, and desolate, because they have been transgressors, saith the Lord God.

Chapter 16

16:1 Et factus est sermo Domini ad me, dicens :

16:1 And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

16:2 Fili hominis, notas fac Jerusalem abominationes suas,

16:2 Son of man, make known to Jerusalem her abominations.

16:3 et dices : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus Jerusalem : Radix tua et generatio tua de terra Chanaan : pater tuus Amorrhæus, et mater tua Cethæa.

16:3 And thou shalt say: Thus saith the Lord God to Jerusalem: Thy root, and thy nativity is of the land of Chanaan, thy father was an Amorrhite, and thy mother a Cethite.

16:4 Et quando nata es, in die ortus tui non est præcisus umbilicus tuus, et aqua non es lota in salutem, nec sale salita, nec involuta pannis.

16:4 And when thou wast born, in the day of thy nativity thy navel was not cut, neither wast thou washed with water for thy health, nor salted with salt, nor swaddled with clouts.

16:5 Non pepercit super te oculus, ut faceret tibi unum de his, misertus tui : sed projecta es super faciem terræ in abjectione animæ tuæ in die qua nata es.

16:5 No eye had pity on thee to do any of these things for thee, out of compassion to thee: but thou wast cast out upon the face of the earth in the abjection of thy soul, in the day that thou wast born.

16:6 Transiens autem per te, vidi te conculcari in sanguine tuo : et dixi tibi cum esses in sanguine tuo : Vive, dixi, inquam, tibi : in sanguine tuo vive.

16:6 And passing by thee, I saw that thou wast trodden under foot in thy own blood: and I said to thee when thou wast in thy blood: Live: I have said to thee: Live in thy blood.

16:7 Multiplicatam quasi germen agri dedi te : et multiplicata es, et grandis effecta, et ingressa es, et pervenisti ad mundum muliebrem : ubera tua intumuerunt, et pilus tuus germinavit : et eras nuda, et confusione plena.

16:7 I caused thee to multiply as the bud of the field: and thou didst increase and grow great, and advancedst, and camest to woman's ornament: thy breasts were fashioned, and thy hair grew: and thou was naked, and full of confusion.

16:8 Et transivi per te, et vidi te : et ecce tempus tuum, tempus amantium : et expandi amictum meum super te, et operui ignominiam tuam : et juravi tibi, et ingressus sum pactum tecum, ait Dominus Deus, et facta es mihi.

16:8 And I passed by thee, and saw thee: and behold thy time was the time of lovers: and I spread my garment over thee, and covered thy ignominy. and I swore to thee, and I entered into a covenant with thee, saith the Lord God: and thou becamest mine.

16:9 Et lavi te aqua, et emundavi sanguinem tuum ex te, et unxi te oleo.

16:9 And I washed thee with water, and cleansed away thy blood from thee: and I anointed thee with oil.

16:10 Et vestivi te discoloribus, et calceavi te janthino, et cinxi te bysso, et indui te subtilibus :

16:10 And I clothed thee with embroidery, and shod thee with violet coloured shoes: and I girded thee about with fine linen, and clothed thee with fine garments.

16:11 et ornavi te ornamento, et dedi armillas in manibus tuis, et torquem circa collum tuum :

16:11 I decked thee also with ornaments, and put bracelets on thy hands, and a chain about thy neck.

16:12 et dedi inaurem super os tuum, et circulos auribus tuis, et coronam decoris in capite tuo.

16:12 And I put a jewel upon thy forehead and earrings in thy ears, and a beautiful crown upon thy head.

16:13 Et ornata es auro et argento, et vestita es bysso et polymito et multicoloribus : similam, et mel, et oleum comedisti : et decora facta es vehementer nimis, et profecisti in regnum.

16:13 And thou wast adorned with gold, and silver, and wast clothed with fine linen, and embroidered work, and many colours: thou didst eat fine flour, and honey, and oil, and wast made exceeding beautiful: and wast advanced to be a queen.

16:14 Et egressum est nomen tuum in gentes propter speciem tuam, quia perfecta eras in decore meo quem posueram super te, dicit Dominus Deus.

16:14 And thy renown went forth among the nations for thy beauty: for thou wast perfect through my beauty, which I had put upon thee, saith the Lord God.

16:15 Et habens fiduciam in pulchritudine tua, fornicata es in nomine tuo : et exposuisti fornicationem tuam omni transeunti, ut ejus fieres.

16:15 But trusting in thy beauty, thou playedst the harlot because of thy renown, and thou hast prostituted thyself to every passenger, to be his.

16:16 Et sumens de vestimentis tuis, fecisti tibi excelsa hinc inde consuta, et fornicata es super eis sicut non est factum, neque futurum est.

16:16 And taking of thy garments thou hast made thee high places sewed together on each side: and hast played the harlot upon them, as hath not been done before, nor shall be hereafter.

16:17 Et tulisti vasa decoris tui de auro meo atque argento meo, quæ dedi tibi, et fecisti tibi imagines masculinas, et fornicata es in eis.

16:17 And thou tookest thy beautiful vessels, of my gold, and my silver, which I gave thee, and thou madest thee images of men, and hast committed fornication with them.

16:18 Et sumpsisti vestimenta tua multicoloria, et operuisti illas, et oleum meum et thymiama meum posuisti coram eis.

16:18 And thou tookest thy garments of divers colours, and coveredst them: and settest my oil and my sweet incense before them.

16:19 Et panem meum quem dedi tibi, similam, et oleum, et mel, quibus enutrivi te, posuisti in conspectu eorum in odorem suavitatis : et factum est, ait Dominus Deus.

16:19 And my bread which I gave thee, the fine flour, and oil, and honey, wherewith I fed thee, thou hast set before them for a sweet odour; and it was done, saith the Lord God.

16:20 Et tulisti filios tuos et filias tuas quas generasti mihi, et immolasti eis ad devorandum. Numquid parva est fornicatio tua ?

16:20 And thou hast taken thy sons, and thy daughters, whom thou hast borne to me: and hast sacrificed the same to them to be devoured. Is thy fornication small?

16:21 Immolasti filios meos, et dedisti, illos consecrans, eis.

16:21 Thou hast sacrificed and given my children to them, consecrating them by fire.

16:22 Et post omnes abominationes tuas et fornicationes, non es recordata dierum adolescentiæ tuæ, quando eras nuda et confusione plena, conculcata in sanguine tuo.

16:22 And after all thy abominations, and fornications, thou hast not remembered the days of thy youth, when thou wast naked, and full of confusion, trodden under foot in thy own blood.

16:23 Et accidit post omnem malitiam tuam (væ, væ tibi ! ait Dominus Deus),

16:23 And it came to pass after all thy wickedness (woe, woe to thee, saith the Lord God)

16:24 et ædificasti tibi lupanar, et fecisti tibi prostibulum in cunctis plateis.

16:24 That thou didst also build thee a common stew, and madest thee a brothel house in every street.

16:25 Ad omne caput viæ ædificasti signum prostitutionis tuæ, et abominabilem fecisti decorem tuum : et divisisti pedes tuos omni transeunti, et multiplicasti fornicationes tuas :

16:25 At every head of the way thou hast set up a sign of thy prostitution: and hast made thy beauty to be abominable: and hast prostituted thyself to every one that passed by, and hast multiplied thy fornications.

16:26 et fornicata es cum filiis Ægypti, vicinis tuis, magnarum carnium : et multiplicasti fornicationem tuam ad irritandum me.

16:26 And thou hast committed fornication with the Egyptians thy neighbours, men of large bodies, and hast multiplied thy fornications to provoke me.

16:27 Ecce ego extendam manum meam super te, et auferam justificationem tuam, et dabo te in animas odientium te filiarum Palæstinarum, quæ erubescunt in via tua scelerata.

16:27 Behold, I will stretch out my hand upon thee, and will take away thy justification: and I will deliver thee up to the will of the daughters of the Philistines that hate thee, that are ashamed of thy wicked way.

16:28 Et fornicata es in filiis Assyriorum eo quod necdum fueris expleta : et postquam fornicata es, nec sic es satiata :

16:28 Thou hast also committed fornication with the Assyrians, because thou wast not yet satisfied: and after thou hadst played the harlot with them, even so thou wast not contented.

16:29 et multiplicasti fornicationem tuam in terra Chanaan cum Chaldæis, et nec sic satiata es.

16:29 Thou hast also multiplied thy fornications in the land of Chanaan with the Chaldeans: and neither so wast thou satisfied.

16:30 In quo mundabo cor tuum, ait Dominus Deus, cum facias omnia hæc opera mulieris meretricis et procacis ?

16:30 Wherein shall I cleanse thy heart, saith Lord God: seeing thou dost all these the works of a shameless prostitute?

16:31 Quia fabricasti lupanar tuum in capite omnis viæ, et excelsum tuum fecisti in omni platea : nec facta es quasi meretrix fastidio augens pretium,

16:31 Because thou hast built thy brothel house at the head of every way, and thou hast made thy high place in every street: and wast not as a harlot that by disdain enhanceth her price,

16:32 sed quasi mulier adultera, quæ super virum suum inducit alienos.

16:32 But is an adulteress, that bringeth in strangers over her husband.

16:33 Omnibus meretricibus dantur mercedes : tu autem dedisti mercedes cunctis amatoribus tuis, et dona donabas eis, ut intrarent ad te undique ad fornicandum tecum.

16:33 Gifts are given to all harlots: but thou hast given hire to all thy lovers, and thou hast given them gifts to come to thee from every side, to commit fornication with thee.

16:34 Factumque est in te contra consuetudinem mulierum in fornicationibus tuis, et post te non erit fornicatio : in eo enim quod dedisti mercedes, et mercedes non accepisti, factum est in te contrarium.

16:34 And it hath happened in thee contrary to the custom of women in thy fornications, and after thee there shall be no such fornication, for in that thou gavest rewards, and didst not take rewards, the contrary hath been done in thee.

16:35 Propterea, meretrix, audi verbum Domini.

16:35 Therefore, O harlot, hear the word of the Lord.

16:36 Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Quia effusum est æs tuum et revelata est ignominia tua in fornicationibus tuis super amatores tuos, et super idola abominationum tuarum, in sanguine filiorum tuorum quos dedisti eis,

16:36 Thus saith the Lord God: Because thy money hath been poured out, and thy shame discovered through thy fornications with thy lovers, and with the idols of thy abominations, by the blood of thy children whom thou gavest them:

16:37 ecce ego congregabo omnes amatores tuos quibus commista es, et omnes quos dilexisti, cum universis quos oderas : et congregabo eos super te undique, et nudabo ignominiam tuam coram eis, et videbunt omnem turpitudinem tuam.

16:37 Behold, I will gather together all thy lovers with whom thou hast taken pleasure, and all whom thou hast loved, with all whom thou hast hated: and I will gather them together against thee on every side, and will discover thy shame in their sight, and they shall see all thy nakedness.

16:38 Et judicabo te judiciis adulterarum, et effundentium sanguinem : et dabo te in sanguinem furoris et zeli.

16:38 And I will judge thee as adulteresses, and they that shed blood are judged: and I will give thee blood in fury and jealousy.

16:39 Et dabo te in manus eorum, et destruent lupanar tuum, et demolientur prostibulum tuum : et denudabunt te vestimentis tuis, et auferent vasa decoris tui, et derelinquent te nudam, plenamque ignominia :

16:39 And I will deliver thee into their hands, and they shall destroy thy brothel house, and throw down thy stews: and they shall strip thee of thy garments, and shall take away the vessels of thy beauty: and leave thee naked, and full of disgrace.

16:40 et adducent super te multitudinem, et lapidabunt te lapidibus, et trucidabunt te gladiis suis :

16:40 And they shall bring upon thee a multitude, and they shall stone thee with stones, and shall slay thee with their swords.

16:41 et comburent domos tuas igni, et facient in te judicia in oculis mulierum plurimarum. Et desines fornicari, et mercedes ultra non dabis :

16:41 And they shall burn thy houses with fire, and shall execute judgments upon thee in the sight of many women: and thou shalt cease from fornication, and shalt give no hire any more.

16:42 et requiescet indignatio mea in te, et auferetur zelus meus a te : et quiescam, nec irascar amplius.

16:42 And my indignation shall rest in thee: and my jealousy shall depart from thee, and I will cease and be angry no more.

16:43 Eo quod non fueris recordata dierum adolescentiæ tuæ, et provocasti me in omnibus his, quapropter et ego vias tuas in capite tuo dedi, ait Dominus Deus, et non feci juxta scelera tua in omnibus abominationibus tuis.

16:43 Because thou hast not remembered the days of thy youth, but hast provoked me in all these things: wherefore I also have turned all thy ways upon thy head, saith the Lord God, and I have not done according to thy wicked deeds in all thy abominations.

16:44 Ecce omnis qui dicit vulgo proverbium, in te assumet illud, dicens : Sicut mater, ita et filia ejus.

16:44 Behold every one that useth a common proverb, shall use this against thee, saying: As the mother was, so also is her daughter.

16:45 Filia matris tuæ es tu, quæ projecit virum suum et filios suos : et soror sororum tuarum es tu, quæ projecerunt viros suos et filios suos : mater vestra Cethæa, et pater vester Amorrhæus.

16:45 Thou art thy mother's daughter, that cast off her husband, and her children: and thou art the sister of thy sisters, who cast off their husbands, and their children: your mother was a Cethite, and your father an Amorrhite.

16:46 Et soror tua major, Samaria, ipsa et filiæ ejus, quæ habitant ad sinistram tuam : soror autem tua minor te, quæ habitat a dextris tuis, Sodoma, et filiæ ejus.

16:46 And thy elder sister is Samaria, she and her daughters that dwell at thy left hand: and thy younger sister that dwelleth at thy right hand is Sodom, and her daughters.

16:47 Sed nec in viis earum ambulasti, neque secundum scelera earum fecisti pauxillum minus : pene sceleratiora fecisti illis in omnibus viis tuis.

16:47 But neither hast thou walked in their ways, nor hast thou done a little less than they according to their wickednesses: thou hast done almost more wicked things than they in all thy ways.

16:48 Vivo ego, dicit Dominus Deus, quia non fecit Sodoma soror tua, ipsa et filiæ ejus, sicut fecisti tu et filiæ tuæ.

16:48 As I live, saith the Lord God, thy sister Sodom herself, and her daughters, have not done as thou hast done, and thy daughters.

16:49 Ecce hæc fuit iniquitas Sodomæ sororis tuæ : superbia, saturitas panis et abundantia, et otium ipsius et filiarum ejus : et manum egeno et pauperi non porrigebant :

16:49 Behold this was the iniquity of Sodom thy sister, pride, fulness of bread, and abundance, and the idleness of her, and of her daughters: and they did not put forth their hand to the needy, and the poor.

16:50 et elevatæ sunt, et fecerunt abominationes coram me : et abstuli eas sicut vidisti.

16:50 And they were lifted up, and committed abominations before me: and I took them away as thou hast seen.

16:51 Et Samaria dimidium peccatorum tuorum non peccavit : sed vicisti eas sceleribus tuis, et justificasti sorores tuas in omnibus abominationibus tuis quas operata es.

16:51 And Samaria committed not half thy sins: but thou hast surpassed them with thy crimes, and hast justified thy sisters by all thy abominations which thou hast done.

16:52 Ergo et tu porta confusionem tuam, quæ vicisti sorores tuas peccatis tuis, sceleratius agens ab eis : justificatæ sunt enim a te : ergo et tu confundere, et porta ignominiam tuam, quæ justificasti sorores tuas.

16:52 Therefore do thou also bear thy confusion, thou that hast surpassed thy sisters with thy sins, doing more wickedly than they: for they are justified above thee, therefore be thou also confounded, and bear thy shame, thou that hast justified thy sisters.

16:53 Et convertam restituens eas conversione Sodomorum cum filiabus suis, et conversione Samariæ et filiarum ejus, et convertam reversionem tuam in medio earum,

16:53 And I will bring back and restore them by bringing back Sodom, with her daughters, and by bringing back Samaria, and her daughters: and I will bring those that return of thee in the midst of them.

16:54 ut portes ignominiam tuam, et confundaris in omnibus quæ fecisti consolans eas.

16:54 That thou mayest bear thy shame, and mayest be confounded in all that thou hast done, comforting them.

16:55 Et soror tua Sodoma et filiæ ejus revertentur ad antiquitatem suam, et Samaria et filiæ ejus revertentur ad antiquitatem suam, et tu et filiæ tuæ revertemini ad antiquitatem vestram.

16:55 And thy sister Sodom and her daughters shall return to their ancient state: and Samaria and her daughters shall return to their ancient state: and thou and thy daughters shall return to your ancient state.

16:56 Non fuit autem Sodoma soror tua audita in ore tuo in die superbiæ tuæ,

16:56 And Sodom thy sister was not heard of in thy mouth, in the day of thy pride,

16:57 antequam revelaretur malitia tua, sicut hoc tempore in opprobrium filiarum Syriæ, et cunctarum in circuitu tuo filiarum Palæstinarum quæ ambiunt te per gyrum.

16:57 Before thy malice was laid open: as it is at this time, making thee a reproach of the daughters of Syria, and of all the daughters of Palestine round about thee, that encompass thee on all sides.

16:58 Scelus tuum et ignominiam tuam tu portasti, ait Dominus Deus.

16:58 Thou hast borne thy wickedness, and thy disgrace, saith the Lord God.

16:59 Quia hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Et faciam tibi sicut despexisti juramentum, ut irritum faceres pactum :

16:59 For thus saith the Lord God: I will deal with thee, as thou hast despised the oath, in breaking the covenant:

16:60 et recordabor ego pacti mei tecum in diebus adolescentiæ tuæ, et suscitabo tibi pactum sempiternum.

16:60 And I will remember my covenant with thee in the days of thy youth: and I will establish with thee an everlasting covenant.

16:61 Et recordaberis viarum tuarum, et confunderis, cum receperis sorores tuas te majores cum minoribus tuis : et dabo eas tibi in filias, sed non ex pacto tuo.

16:61 And thou shalt remember thy ways, and be ashamed: when thou shalt receive thy sisters, thy elder and thy younger: and I will give them to thee for daughters, but not by thy covenant.

16:62 Et suscitabo ego pactum meum tecum, et scies quia ego Dominus :

16:62 And I will establish my covenant with thee: and thou shalt know that I am the Lord,

16:63 ut recorderis, et confundaris, et non sit tibi ultra aperire os præ confusione tua, cum placatus tibi fuero in omnibus quæ fecisti, ait Dominus Deus.

16:63 That thou mayest remember, and be confounded, and mayest no more open thy mouth because of thy confusion, when I shall be pacified toward thee for all that thou hast done, saith the Lord God.

Chapter 17

17:1 Et factum est verbum Domini ad me, dicens :

17:1 And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

17:2 Fili hominis, propone ænigma, et narra parabolam ad domum Israël,

17:2 Son of man, put forth a riddle, and speak a parable to the house of Israel,

17:3 et dices : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Aquila grandis magnarum alarum, longo membrorum ductu, plena plumis et varietate, venit ad Libanum, et tulit medullam cedri.

17:3 And say: Thus saith the Lord God; A large eagle with great wings, long-limbed, full of feathers, and of variety, came to Libanus, and took away the marrow of the cedar.

17:4 Summitatem frondium ejus avulsit, et transportavit eam in terram Chanaan : in urbe negotiatorum posuit illam.

17:4 He cropped off the top of the twigs thereof: and carried it away into the land of Chanaan, and he set it in a city of merchants.

17:5 Et tulit de semine terræ, et posuit illud in terra pro semine, ut firmaret radicem super aquas multas : in superficie posuit illud.

17:5 And he took of the seed of the land, and put it in the ground for seed, that it might take a firm root over many waters: he planted it on the surface of the earth.

17:6 Cumque germinasset, crevit in vineam latiorem, humili statura, respicientibus ramis ejus ad eam, et radices ejus sub illa erant : facta est ergo vinea, et fructificavit in palmites, et emisit propagines.

17:6 And it sprung up and grew into a spreading vine of low stature, and the branches thereof looked towards him: and the roots thereof were under him. So it became a vine, and grew into branches, and shot forth sprigs.

17:7 Et facta est aquila altera grandis, magnis alis, multisque plumis : et ecce vinea ista quasi mittens radices suas ad eam, palmites suos extendit ad illam, ut irrigaret eam de areolis germinis sui.

17:7 And there was another large eagle, with great wings, and many feathers: and behold this vine, bending as it were her roots towards him, stretched forth her branches to him, that he might water it by the furrows of her plantation.

17:8 In terra bona super aquas multas plantata est, ut faciat frondes, et portet fructum, ut sit in vineam grandem.

17:8 It was planted in a good ground upon many waters, that it might bring forth branches, and bear fruit, that it might become a large vine.

17:9 Dic : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Ergone prosperabitur ? nonne radices ejus evellet, et fructus ejus distringet, et siccabit omnes palmites germinis ejus, et arescet, et non in brachio grandi, neque in populo multo, ut evelleret eam radicitus ?

17:9 Say thou: Thus saith the Lord God: Shall it prosper then? shall he not pull up the roots thereof, and strip off its fruit, and dry up all the branches it hath shot forth, and make it wither: and this without a strong arm, or many people to pluck it up by the root?

17:10 Ecce plantata est : ergone prosperabitur ? nonne, cum tetigerit eam ventus urens, siccabitur, et in areis germinis sui arescet ?

17:10 Behold, it is planted: shall it prosper then? shall it not be dried up when the burning wind shall touch it, and shall it not wither in the furrows where it grew?

17:11 Et factum est verbum Domini ad me, dicens :

17:11 And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

17:12 Dic ad domum exasperantem : Nescitis quid ista significent ? Dic : Ecce venit rex Babylonis in Jerusalem, et assumet regem et principes ejus, et adducet eos ad semetipsum in Babylonem.

17:12 Say to the provoking house: Know you not what these things mean? Tell them: Behold the king of Babylon cometh to Jerusalem: and he shall take away the king and the princes thereof and carry them with him to Babylon.

17:13 Et tollet de semine regni, ferietque cum eo fœdus, et ab eo accipiet jusjurandum. Sed et fortes terræ tollet,

17:13 And he shall take one of the king's seed, and make a covenant with him, and take an oath of him. Yea, and he shall take away the mighty men of the land,

17:14 ut sit regnum humile, et non elevetur, sed custodiat pactum ejus, et servet illud.

17:14 That it may be a low kingdom and not lift itself up, but keep his covenant and observe it.

17:15 Qui recedens ab eo misit nuntios ad Ægyptum, ut daret sibi equos et populum multum : numquid prosperabitur, vel consequetur salutem, qui fecit hæc ? et qui dissolvit pactum, numquid effugiet ?

17:15 But he hath revolted from him and sent ambassadors to Egypt, that it might give him horses, and much people. And shall he that hath done thus prosper, or be saved? and shall he escape that hath broken the covenant?

17:16 Vivo ego, dicit Dominus Deus, quoniam in loco regis qui constituit eum regem, cujus fecit irritum juramentum, et solvit pactum quod habebat cum eo, in medio Babylonis morietur.

17:16 As I live, saith the Lord God: In the place where the king dwelleth that made him king, whose oath he hath made void, and whose covenant he broke, even in the midst of Babylon shall he die.

17:17 Et non in exercitu grandi, neque in populo multo, faciet contra eum Pharao prælium : in jactu aggeris, et in exstructione vallorum, ut interficiat animas multas.

17:17 And not with a great army, nor with much people shall Pharao fight against him: when he shall cast up mounts, and build forts, to cut off many souls.

17:18 Spreverat enim juramentum, ut solveret fœdus, et ecce dedit manum suam : et cum omnia hæc fecerit, non effugiet.

17:18 For he had despised the oath, breaking his covenant, and behold he hath given his hand: and having done all these things, he shall not escape.

17:19 Propterea hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Vivo ego, quoniam juramentum quod sprevit, et fœdus quod prævaricatus est, ponam in caput ejus.

17:19 Therefore thus saith the Lord God: As I live, I will lay upon his head the oath he hath despised, and the covenant he hath broken.

17:20 Et expandam super eum rete meum, et comprehendetur in sagena mea : et adducam eum in Babylonem, et judicabo eum ibi in prævaricatione qua despexit me.

17:20 And I will spread my net over him, and he shall be taken in my net: and I will bring him into Babylon, and will judge him there for the transgression by which he hath despised me.

17:21 Et omnes profugi ejus, cum universo agmine suo, gladio cadent : residui autem in omnem ventum dispergentur : et scietis quia ego Dominus locutus sum.

17:21 And all his fugitives with all his bands shall fall by the sword: and the residue shall be scattered into every wind: and you shall know that I the Lord have spoken.

17:22 Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Et sumam ego de medulla cedri sublimis, et ponam : de vertice ramorum ejus tenerum distringam, et plantabo super montem excelsum et eminentem.

17:22 Thus saith the Lord God: I myself will take of the marrow of the high cedar, and will set it: I will crop off a tender twig from the top of the branches thereof, and I will plant it on a mountain high and eminent.

17:23 In monte sublimi Israël plantabo illud, et erumpet in germen, et faciet fructum, et erit in cedrum magnam : et habitabunt sub ea omnes volucres, et universum volatile sub umbra frondium ejus nidificabit :

17:23 On the high mountains of Israel will I plant it, and it shall shoot forth into branches and shall bear fruit, and it shall become a great cedar: and all birds shall dwell under it, and every fowl shall make its nest under the shadow of the branches thereof.

17:24 et scient omnia ligna regionis quia ego Dominus humiliavi lignum sublime, et exaltavi lignum humile ; et siccavi lignum viride, et frondere feci lignum aridum. Ego Dominus locutus sum, et feci.

17:24 And all the trees of the country shall know that I the Lord have brought down the high tree, and exalted the low tree: and have dried up the green tree, and have caused the dry tree to flourish. I the Lord have spoken and have done it.

Chapter 18

18:1 Et factus est sermo Domini ad me, dicens :

18:1 And the word of the Lord came to me, saying: What is the meaning?

18:2 Quid est quod inter vos parabolam vertitis in proverbium istud in terra Israël, dicentes : Patres comederunt uvam acerbam, et dentes filiorum obstupescunt ?

18:2 That you use among you this parable as a proverb in the land of Israel, saying: The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the teeth of the children are set on edge.

18:3 Vivo ego, dicit Dominus Deus, si erit ultra vobis parabola hæc in proverbium in Israël.

18:3 As I live, saith the Lord God, this parable shall be no more to you a proverb in Israel.

18:4 Ecce omnes animæ meæ sunt : ut anima patris, ita et anima filii mea est : anima quæ peccaverit, ipsa morietur.

18:4 Behold all souls are mine: as the soul of the father, so also the soul of the son is mine: the soul that sinneth, the same shall die.

18:5 Et vir si fuerit justus, et fecerit judicium et justitiam,

18:5 And if a man be just, and do judgment and justice,

18:6 in montibus non comederit, et oculos suos non levaverit ad idola domus Israël : et uxorem proximi sui non violaverit, et ad mulierem menstruatam non accesserit :

18:6 And hath not eaten upon the mountains, nor lifted up his eyes to the idols of the house of Israel: and hath not defiled his neighbour's wife, nor come near to a menstruous woman:

18:7 et hominem non contristaverit, pignus debitori reddiderit, per vim nihil rapuerit : panem suum esurienti dederit, et nudum operuerit vestimento :

18:7 And hath not wronged any man: but hath restored the pledge to the debtor, hath taken nothing away by violence: hath given his bread to the hungry, and hath covered the naked with a garment:

18:8 ad usuram non commodaverit, et amplius non acceperit : ab iniquitate averterit manum suam, et judicium verum fecerit inter virum et virum :

18:8 Hath not lent upon usury, nor taken any increase: hath withdrawn his hand from iniquity, and hath executed true judgment between man and man:

18:9 in præceptis meis ambulaverit, et judicia mea custodierit, ut faciat veritatem : hic justus est ; vita vivet, ait Dominus Deus.

18:9 Hath walked in my commandments, and kept my judgments, to do truth: he is just, he shall surely live, saith the Lord God.

18:10 Quod si genuerit filium latronem, effundentem sanguinem, et fecerit unum de istis :

18:10 And if he beget a son that is a robber, a shedder of blood, and that hath done some one of these things:

18:11 et hæc quidem omnia non facientem, sed in montibus comedentem, et uxorem proximi sui polluentem :

18:11 Though he doth not all these things, but that eateth upon the mountains, and that defileth his neighbour's wife:

18:12 egenum et pauperem contristantem, rapientem rapinas, pignus non reddentem, et ad idola levantem oculos suos, abominationem facientem :

18:12 That grieveth the needy and the poor, that taketh away by violence, that restoreth not the pledge, and that lifteth up his eyes to idols, that comitteth abomination:

18:13 ad usuram dantem, et amplius accipientem : numquid vivet ? Non vivet : cum universa hæc detestanda fecerit, morte morietur ; sanguis ejus in ipso erit.

18:13 That giveth upon usury, and that taketh an increase: shall such a one live? he shall not live. Seeing he hath done all these detestable things, he shall surely die, his blood shall be upon him.

18:14 Quod si genuerit filium, qui videns omnia peccata patris sui quæ fecit, timuerit, et non fecerit simile eis :

18:14 But if he beget a son, who, seeing all his father's sins, which he hath done, is afraid, and shall not do the like to them:

18:15 super montes non comederit, et oculos suos non levaverit ad idola domus Israël, et uxorem proximi sui non violaverit :

18:15 That hath not eaten upon the mountains, nor lifted up his eyes to the idols of the house of Israel, and hath not defiled his neighbour's wife:

18:16 et virum non contristaverit, pignus non retinuerit, et rapinam non rapuerit : panem suum esurienti dederit, et nudum operuerit vestimento :

18:16 And hath not grieved any man, nor withholden the pledge, nor taken away with violence, but hath given his bread to the hungry, and covered the naked with a garment:

18:17 a pauperis injuria averterit manum suam, usuram et superabundantiam non acceperit, judicia mea fecerit, in præceptis meis ambulaverit : hic non morietur in iniquitate patris sui, sed vita vivet.

18:17 That hath turned away his hand from injuring the poor, hath not taken usury and increase, but hath executed my judgments, and hath walked in my commandments: this man shall not die for the iniquity of his father, but living he shall live.

18:18 Pater ejus, quia calumniatus est, et vim fecit fratri, et malum operatus est in medio populi sui, ecce mortuus est in iniquitate sua.

18:18 As for his father, because he oppressed and offered violence to his brother, and wrought evil in the midst of his people, behold he is dead in his own iniquity.

18:19 Et dicitis : Quare non portavit filius iniquitatem patris ? Videlicet quia filius judicium et justitiam operatus est, omnia præcepta mea custodivit, et fecit illa, vivet vita.

18:19 And you say: Why hath not the son borne the iniquity of his father? Verily, because the son hath wrought judgment and justice, hath kept all my commandments, and done them, living, he shall live.

18:20 Anima quæ peccaverit, ipsa morietur : filius non portabit iniquitatem patris, et pater non portabit iniquitatem filii : justitia justi super eum erit, et impietas impii erit super eum.

18:20 The soul that sinneth, the same shall die: the son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, and the father shall not bear the iniquity of the son: the justice of the just shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.

18:21 Si autem impius egerit pœnitentiam ab omnibus peccatis suis quæ operatus est, et custodierit omnia præcepta mea, et fecerit judicium et justitiam, vita vivet, et non morietur.

18:21 But if the wicked do penance for all his sins which he hath committed, and keep all my commandments, and do judgment, and justice, living he shall live, and shall not die.

18:22 Omnium iniquitatum ejus quas operatus est, non recordabor : in justitia sua quam operatus est, vivet.

18:22 I will not remember all his iniquities that he hath done: in his justice which he hath wrought, he shall live.

18:23 Numquid voluntatis meæ est mors impii, dicit Dominus Deus, et non ut convertatur a viis suis, et vivat ?

18:23 Is it my will that a sinner should die, saith the Lord God, and not that he should be converted from his ways, and live?

18:24 Si autem averterit se justus a justitia sua, et fecerit iniquitatem secundum omnes abominationes quas operari solet impius, numquid vivet ? Omnes justitiæ ejus quas fecerat, non recordabuntur : in prævaricatione qua prævaricatus est, et in peccato suo quod peccavit, in ipsis morietur.

18:24 But if the just man turn himself away from his justice, and do iniquity according to all the abominations which the wicked man useth to work, shall he live? all his justices which he hath done, shall not be remembered: in the prevarication, by which he hath prevaricated, and in his sin, which he hath committed, in them he shall die.

18:25 Et dixistis : Non est æqua via Domini ! Audite ergo, domus Israël : numquid via mea non est æqua, et non magis viæ vestræ pravæ sunt ?

18:25 And you have said: The way of the Lord is not right. Hear ye, therefore, O house of Israel: Is it my way that is not right, and are not rather your ways perverse?

18:26 Cum enim averterit se justus a justitia sua, et fecerit iniquitatem, morietur in eis : in injustitia quam operatus est morietur.

18:26 For when the just turneth himself away from his justice, and comitteth iniquity, he shall die therein: in the injustice that he hath wrought he shall die.

18:27 Et cum averterit se impius ab impietate sua quam operatus est, et fecerit judicium et justitiam, ipse animam suam vivificabit :

18:27 And when the wicked turneth himself away from his wickedness, which he hath wrought, and doeth judgment, and justice: he shall save his soul alive.

18:28 considerans enim, et avertens se ab omnibus iniquitatibus suis quas operatus est, vita vivet, et non morietur.

18:28 Because he considereth and turneth away himself from all his iniquities which he hath wrought, he shall surely live, and not die.

18:29 Et dicunt filii Israël : Non est æqua via Domini ! Numquid viæ meæ non sunt æquæ, domus Israël, et non magis viæ vestræ pravæ ?

18:29 And the children of Israel say: The way of the Lord is not right. Are not my ways right, O house of Israel, and are not rather your ways perverse?

18:30 Idcirco unumquemque juxta vias suas judicabo, domus Israël, ait Dominus Deus. Convertimini, et agite pœnitentiam ab omnibus iniquitatibus vestris, et non erit vobis in ruinam iniquitas.

18:30 Therefore will I judge every man according to his ways, O house of Israel, saith the Lord God. Be converted, and do penance for all your iniquities: and iniquity shall not be your ruin.

18:31 Projicite a vobis omnes prævaricationes vestras in quibus prævaricati estis, et facite vobis cor novum, et spiritum novum : et quare moriemini, domus Israël ?

18:31 Cast away from you all your transgressions, by which you have transgressed, and make to yourselves a new heart, and a new spirit: and why will you die, O house of Israel?

18:32 Quia nolo mortem morientis, dicit Dominus Deus : revertimini, et vivite.

18:32 For I desire not the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord God, return ye and live.

Chapter 19

19:1 Et tu assume planctum super principes Israël,

19:1 Moreover take thou up a lamentation for the princes of Israel,

19:2 et dices : Quare mater tua leæna inter leones cubavit ? in medio leunculorum enutrivit catulos suos ?

19:2 And say: Why did thy mother the lioness lie down among the lions, and bring up her whelps in the midst of young lions?

19:3 Et eduxit unum de leunculis suis, et leo factus est : et didicit capere prædam, hominemque comedere.

19:3 And she brought out one of her whelps, and he became a lion: and he learned to catch the prey, and to devour men.

19:4 Et audierunt de eo gentes : et non absque vulneribus suis ceperunt eum, et adduxerunt eum in catenis in terram Ægypti.

19:4 And the nations heard of him, and took him, but not without receiving wounds: and they brought him in chains into the land of Egypt.

19:5 Quæ cum vidisset quoniam infirmata est, et periit exspectatio ejus, tulit unum de leunculis suis ; leonem constituit eum.

19:5 But she seeing herself weakened, and that her hope was lost, took one of her young lions, and set him up for a lion.

19:6 Qui incedebat inter leones, et factus est leo : et didicit prædam capere, et homines devorare :

19:6 And he went up and down among the lions, and became a lion: and he learned to catch the prey, and to devour men.

19:7 didicit viduas facere, et civitates earum in desertum adducere : et desolata est terra et plenitudo ejus a voce rugitus illius.

19:7 He learned to make widows, and to lay waste their cities: and the land became desolate, and the fulness thereof by the noise of his roaring.

19:8 Et convenerunt adversus eum gentes undique de provinciis, et expanderunt super eum rete suum : in vulneribus earum captus est,

19:8 And the nations came together against him on every side out of the provinces, and they spread their net over him, in their wounds he was taken.

19:9 et miserunt eum in caveam : in catenis adduxerunt eum ad regem Babylonis, miseruntque eum in carcerem, ne audiretur vox ejus ultra super montes Israël.

19:9 And they put him into a cage, they brought him in chains to the king of Babylon: and they cast him into prison, that his voice should no more be heard upon the mountains of Israel.

19:10 Mater tua quasi vinea in sanguine tuo super aquam plantata est : fructus ejus et frondes ejus creverunt ex aquis multis.

19:10 Thy mother is like a vine in thy blood planted by the water: her fruit and her branches have grown out of many waters.

19:11 Et factæ sunt ei virgæ solidæ in sceptra dominantium, et exaltata est statura ejus inter frondes, et vidit altitudinem suam in multitudine palmitum suorum.

19:11 And she hath strong rods to make sceptres for them that bear rule, and her stature was exalted among the branches: and she saw her height in the multitude of her branches.

19:12 Et evulsa est in ira, in terramque projecta, et ventus urens siccavit fructum ejus : marcuerunt et arefactæ sunt virgæ roboris ejus : ignis comedit eam.

19:12 But she was plucked up in wrath, and cast on the ground, and the burning wind dried up her fruit: her strong rods are withered, and dried up: the fire hath devoured her.

19:13 Et nunc transplantata est in desertum, in terra invia et sitienti.

19:13 And now she is transplanted into the desert, in a land not passable, and dry.

19:14 Et egressus est ignis de virga ramorum ejus, qui fructum ejus comedit : et non fuit in ea virga fortis, sceptrum dominantium. Planctus est, et erit in planctum.

19:14 And a fire is gone out from a rod of her branches, which hath devoured her fruit: so that she now hath no strong rod, to be a sceptre of rulers. This is a lamentation, and it shall be for a lamentation.

Chapter 20

20:1 Et factum est in anno septimo, in quinto, in decima mensis, venerunt viri de senioribus Israël ut interrogarent Dominum, et sederunt coram me.

20:1 And it came to pass in the seventh year, in the fifth month, the tenth day of the month: there came men of the ancients of Israel to inquire of the Lord, and they sat before me.

20:2 Et factus est sermo Domini ad me, dicens :

20:2 And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

20:3 Fili hominis, loquere senioribus Israël, et dices ad eos : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Numquid ad interrogandum me vos venistis ? vivo ego quia non respondebo vobis, ait Dominus Deus.

20:3 Son of man, speak to the ancients of Israel and say to them: Thus saith the Lord God: Are you come to inquire of me? As I live, I will not answer you, saith the Lord God.

20:4 Si judicas eos, si judicas, fili hominis, abominationes patrum eorum ostende eis.

20:4 If thou judgest them, if thou judgest, O son of man, declare to them the abominations of their fathers.

20:5 Et dices ad eos : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : In die qua elegi Israël, et levavi manum meam pro stirpe domus Jacob, et apparui eis in terra Ægypti, et levavi manum meam pro eis, dicens : Ego Dominus Deus vester :

20:5 And say to them: Thus saith the Lord God: In the day when I chose Israel, and lifted up my hand for the race of the house of Jacob: and appeared to them in the land of Egypt, and lifted up my hand for them, saying: I am the Lord your God:

20:6 in die illa levavi manum meam pro eis ut educerem eos de terra Ægypti, in terram quam provideram eis, fluentem lacte et melle, quæ est egregia inter omnes terras.

20:6 In that day I lifted up my hand for them to bring them out of the land of Egypt, into a land which I had provided for them, flowing with milk and honey, which excelled amongst all lands.

20:7 Et dixi ad eos : Unusquisque offensiones oculorum suorum abjiciat, et in idolis Ægypti nolite pollui : ego Dominus Deus vester.

20:7 And I said to them: Let every man cast away the scandals of his eyes, and defile not yourselves with the idols of Egypt: I am the Lord your God.

20:8 Et irritaverunt me, nolueruntque me audire : unusquisque abominationes oculorum suorum non projecit, nec idola Ægypti reliquerunt. Et dixi ut effunderem indignationem meam super eos, et implerem iram meam in eis, in medio terræ Ægypti.

20:8 But they provoked me, and would not hearken to me: they did not every man cast away the abominations of his eyes, neither did they forsake the idols of Egypt: and I said I would pour out my indignation upon them, and accomplish my wrath against them in the midst of the land of Egypt.

20:9 Et feci propter nomen meum, ut non violaretur coram gentibus in quarum medio erant, et inter quas apparui eis ut educerem eos de terra Ægypti.

20:9 But I did otherwise for my name's sake, that it might not be violated before the nations, in the midst of whom they were, and among whom I made myself known to them, to bring them out of the land of Egypt.

20:10 Ejeci ergo eos de terra Ægypti, et eduxi eos in desertum.

20:10 Therefore I brought them out from the land of Egypt, and brought them into the desert.

20:11 Et dedi eis præcepta mea, et judicia mea ostendi eis, quæ faciens homo vivet in eis.

20:11 And I gave them my statutes, and I shewed them my judgments, which if a man do, he shall live in them.

20:12 Insuper et sabbata mea dedi eis, ut essent signum inter me et eos, et scirent quia ego Dominus sanctificans eos.

20:12 Moreover I gave them also my sabbaths, to be a sign between me and them: and that they might know that I am the Lord that sanctify them.

20:13 Et irritaverunt me domus Israël in deserto : in præceptis meis non ambulaverunt, et judicia mea projecerunt, quæ faciens homo vivet in eis, et sabbata mea violaverunt vehementer. Dixi ergo ut effunderem furorem meum super eos in deserto, et consumerem eos :

20:13 But the house of Israel provoked me in the desert: they walked not in my statutes, and they cast away my judgments, which if a man do he shall live in them: and they grievously violated my sabbaths. I said therefore that I would pour out my indignation upon them in the desert, and would consume them.

20:14 et feci propter nomen meum, ne violaretur coram gentibus de quibus ejeci eos in conspectu earum.

20:14 But I spared them for the sake of my name, lest it should be profaned before the nations, from which I brought them out, in their sight.

20:15 Ego igitur levavi manum meam super eos in deserto, ne inducerem eos in terram quam dedi eis, fluentem lacte et melle, præcipuam terrarum omnium :

20:15 So I lifted up my hand over them in the desert, not to bring them into the land which I had given them flowing with milk and honey, the best of all lands.

20:16 quia judicia mea projecerunt, et in præceptis meis non ambulaverunt, et sabbata mea violaverunt : post idola enim cor eorum gradiebatur.

20:16 Because they cast off my judgments, and walked not in my statutes, and violated my sabbaths: for their heart went after idols.

20:17 Et pepercit oculus meus super eos, ut non interficerem eos : nec consumpsi eos in deserto.

20:17 Yet my eye spared them, so that I destroyed them not: neither did I consume them in the desert.

20:18 Dixi autem ad filios eorum in solitudine : In præceptis patrum vestrorum nolite incedere, nec judicia eorum custodiatis, nec in idolis eorum polluamini.

20:18 And I said to their children in the wilderness: Walk not in the statutes of your fathers, and observe not their judgments, nor be ye defiled with their idols:

20:19 Ego Dominus Deus vester : in præceptis meis ambulate : judicia mea custodite, et facite ea,

20:19 I am the Lord your God: walk ye in my statutes, and observe my judgments, and do them.

20:20 et sabbata mea sanctificate, ut sint signum inter me et vos, et sciatis quia ego sum Dominus Deus vester.

20:20 And sanctify my sabbaths, that they may be a sign between me and you: and that you may know that I am the Lord your God.

20:21 Et exacerbaverunt me filii : in præceptis meis non ambulaverunt, et judicia mea non custodierunt ut facerent ea, quæ cum fecerit homo, vivet in eis, et sabbata mea violaverunt. Et comminatus sum ut effunderem furorem meum super eos, et implerem iram meam in eis in deserto.

20:21 But their children provoked me, they walked not in my commandments, nor observed my judgments to do them: which if a man do, he shall live in them: and they violated my sabbaths: and I threatened to pour out my indignation upon them, and to accomplish my wrath in them in the desert.

20:22 Averti autem manum meam, et feci propter nomen meum, ut non violaretur coram gentibus de quibus ejeci eos in oculis earum.

20:22 But I turned away my hand, and wrought for my name's sake, that it might not be violated before the nations, out of which I brought them forth in their sight.

20:23 Iterum levavi manum meam in eos in solitudine, ut dispergerem illos in nationes, et ventilarem in terras,

20:23 Again I lifted up my hand upon them in the wilderness, to disperse them among the nations, and scatter them through the countries:

20:24 eo quod judicia mea non fecissent, et præcepta mea reprobassent, et sabbata mea violassent, et post idola patrum suorum fuissent oculi eorum.

20:24 Because they had not done my judgments, and had cast off my statutes, and had violated my sabbaths, and their eyes had been after the idols of their fathers.

20:25 Ergo et ego dedi eis præcepta non bona, et judicia in quibus non vivent.

20:25 Therefore I also gave them statutes that were not good, and judgments, in which they shall not live.

20:26 Et pollui eos in muneribus suis, cum offerrent omne quod aperit vulvam, propter delicta sua : et scient quia ego Dominus.

20:26 And I polluted them in their own gifts, when they offered all that opened the womb, for their offences: and they shall know that I am the Lord.

20:27 Quam ob rem loquere ad domum Israël, fili hominis, et dices ad eos : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Adhuc et in hoc blasphemaverunt me patres vestri, cum sprevissent me contemnentes,

20:27 Wherefore speak to the house of Israel, O son of man, and say to them: Thus saith the Lord God: Moreover in this also your fathers blaspheme me, when they had despised and contemned me;

20:28 et induxissem eos in terram super quam levavi manum meam ut darem eis : viderunt omnem collem excelsum, et omne lignum nemorosum, et immolaverunt ibi victimas suas, et dederunt ibi irritationem oblationis suæ, et posuerunt ibi odorem suavitatis suæ, et libaverunt libationes suas.

20:28 And I had brought them into the land, for which I lifted up my hand to give it them: they saw every high hill, and every shady tree, and there they sacrificed their victims: and there they presented the provocation of their offerings, and there they set their sweet odours, and poured forth their libations.

20:29 Et dixi ad eos : Quid est excelsum, ad quod vos ingredimini ? et vocatum est nomen ejus Excelsum usque ad hanc diem.

20:29 And I said to them: What meaneth the high place to which you go? and the name thereof was called High-place even to this day.

20:30 Propterea dic ad domum Israël : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Certe in via patrum vestrorum vos polluimini, et post offendicula eorum vos fornicamini :

20:30 Wherefore say to the house of Israel: Thus saith the Lord God: Verily, you are defiled in the way of your fathers, and you commit fornication with their abominations.

20:31 et in oblatione donorum vestrorum, cum traducitis filios vestros per ignem, vos polluimini in omnibus idolis vestris usque hodie : et ego respondebo vobis, domus Israël ? Vivo ego, dicit Dominus Deus, quia non respondebo vobis.

20:31 And you defile yourselves with all your idols unto this day, in the offering of your gifts, when you make your children pass through the fire: and shall I answer you, O house of Israel? As I live, saith the Lord God, I will not answer you.

20:32 Neque cogitatio mentis vestræ fiet, dicentium : Erimus sicut gentes et sicut cognationes terræ, ut colamus ligna et lapides.

20:32 Neither shall the thought of your mind come to pass, by which you say: We will be as the Gentiles, and as the families of the earth, to worship stocks and stones.

20:33 Vivo ego, dicit Dominus Deus, quoniam in manu forti, et in brachio extento, et in furore effuso, regnabo super vos.

20:33 As I live, saith the Lord God, I will reign over you with a strong hand, and with a stretched out arm, and with fury poured out.

20:34 Et educam vos de populis, et congregabo vos de terris in quibus dispersi estis : in manu valida, et in brachio extento, et in furore effuso, regnabo super vos.

20:34 And I will bring you out from the people, and I will gather you out of the countries, in which you are scattered, I will reign over you with a strong hand and with a stretched out arm, and with fury poured out.

20:35 Et adducam vos in desertum populorum, et judicabor vobiscum ibi facie ad faciem.

20:35 And I will bring you into the wilderness of people, and there will I plead with you face to face.

20:36 Sicut judicio contendi adversum patres vestros in deserto terræ Ægypti, sic judicabo vos, dicit Dominus Deus.

20:36 As I pleaded against your fathers in the desert of the land of Egypt; even so will I judge you, saith the Lord God.

20:37 Et subjiciam vos sceptro meo, et inducam vos in vinculis fœderis.

20:37 And I will make you subject to my sceptre, and will bring you into the bands of the covenant.

20:38 Et eligam de vobis transgressores et impios, et de terra incolatus eorum educam eos, et in terram Israël non ingredientur : et scietis quia ego Dominus.

20:38 And I will pick out from among you the transgressors, and the wicked, and will bring them out of the land where they sojourn, and they shall not enter into the land of Israel: and you shall know that I am the Lord.

20:39 Et vos, domus Israël, hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Singuli post idola vestra ambulate, et servite eis. Quod si et in hoc non audieritis me, et nomen meum sanctum pollueritis ultra in muneribus vestris et in idolis vestris :

20:39 And as for you, O house of Israel: thus saith the Lord God: Walk ye every one after your idols, and serve them. But if in this also you hear me not, but defile my holy name any more with your gifts, and with your idols;

20:40 in monte sancto meo, in monte excelso Israël, ait Dominus Deus, ibi serviet mihi omnis domus Israël : omnes, inquam, in terra in qua placebunt mihi : et ibi quæram primitias vestras, et initium decimarum vestrarum, in omnibus sanctificationibus vestris.

20:40 In my holy mountain, in the high mountain of Israel, saith the Lord God, there shall all the house of Israel serve me; all of them I say, in the land in which they shall please me, and there will I require your firstfruits, and the chief of your tithes with all your sanctifications.

20:41 In odorem suavitatis suscipiam vos, cum eduxero vos de populis, et congregavero vos de terris in quas dispersi estis : et sanctificabor in vobis in oculis nationum.

20:41 I will accept of you for an odour of sweetness, when I shall have brought you out from the people, and shall have gathered you out of the lands into which you are scattered, and I will be sanctified in you in the sight of the nations.

20:42 Et scietis quia ego Dominus, cum induxero vos ad terram Israël, in terram pro qua levavi manum meam ut darem eam patribus vestris.

20:42 And you shall know that I am the Lord, when I shall have brought you into the land of Israel, into the land for which I lifted up my hand to give it to your fathers.

20:43 Et recordabimini ibi viarum vestrarum, et omnium scelerum vestrorum, quibus polluti estis in eis : et displicebitis vobis in conspectu vestro, in omnibus malitiis vestris quas fecistis.

20:43 And there you shall remember your ways, and all your wicked doings with which you have been defiled; and you shall be displeased with yourselves in your own sight, for all your wicked deeds which you committed.

20:44 Et scietis quia ego Dominus, cum benefecero vobis propter nomen meum, et non secundum vias vestras malas, neque secundum scelera vestra pessima, domus Israël, ait Dominus Deus.

20:44 And you shall know that I am the Lord, when I shall have done well by you for my own name's sake, and not according to your evil ways, nor according to your wicked deeds, O house of Israel, saith the Lord God.

20:45 Et factus est sermo Domini ad me, dicens :

20:45 And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

20:46 Fili hominis, pone faciem tuam contra viam austri, et stilla ad africum, et propheta ad saltum agri meridiani.

20:46 Son of man, set thy face against the way of the south, and drop towards the south, and prophesy against the forest of the south field.

20:47 Et dices saltui meridiano : Audi verbum Domini : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Ecce ego succendam in te ignem, et comburam in te omne lignum viride, et omne lignum aridum : non extinguetur flamma succensionis : et comburetur in ea omnis facies ab austro usque ad aquilonem,

20:47 And say to the south forest: Hear the word of the Lord: Thus saith the Lord God: Behold I will kindle a fire in thee, and will burn in thee every green tree, and every dry tree: the flame of the fire shall not be quenched: and every face shall be burned in it, from the south even to the north.

20:48 et videbit universa caro quia ego Dominus succendi eam, nec extinguetur.

20:48 And all flesh shall see, that I the Lord have kindled it, and it shall not be quenched.

20:49 Et dixi : A, a, a, Domine Deus : ipsi dicunt de me : Numquid non per parabolas loquitur iste ?

20:49 And I said: Ah, ah, ah, O Lord God: they say of me: Doth not this man speak by parables?

Chapter 21

21:1 Et factus est sermo Domini ad me, dicens :

21:1 And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

21:2 Fili hominis, pone faciem tuam ad Jerusalem, et stilla ad sanctuaria, et propheta contra humum Israël.

21:2 Son of man, set thy face toward Jerusalem, and let thy speech flow towards the holy places, and prophesy against the land of Israel:

21:3 Et dices terræ Israël : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Ecce ego ad te, et ejiciam gladium meum de vagina sua, et occidam in te justum et impium.

21:3 And say to the land of Israel, Thus saith the Lord God: Behold I come against thee, and I will draw forth my sword out of its sheath, and will cut off in thee the just, and the wicked.

21:4 Pro eo autem quod occidi in te justum et impium, idcirco egredietur gladius meus de vagina sua ad omnem carnem, ab austro usque ad aquilonem :

21:4 And forasmuch as I have cut off in thee the just and the wicked, therefore shall my sword go forth out of its sheath against all flesh, from the south even to the north.

21:5 ut sciat omnis caro quia ego Dominus, eduxi gladium meum de vagina sua irrevocabilem.

21:5 That all flesh may know that I the Lord have drawn my sword out of its sheath not to be turned back.

21:6 Et tu, fili hominis, ingemisce in contritione lumborum, et in amaritudinibus ingemisce coram eis.

21:6 And thou, son of man, mourn with the breaking of thy loins, and with bitterness sigh before them.

21:7 Cumque dixerint ad te : Quare tu gemis ? dices : Pro auditu : quia venit, et tabescet omne cor, et dissolventur universæ manus, et infirmabitur omnis spiritus, et per cuncta genua fluent aquæ : ecce venit, et fiet, ait Dominus Deus.

21:7 And when they shall say to thee: Why mournest thou? thou shalt say: For that which I hear: because it cometh, and every heart shall melt, and all hands shall be made feeble, and every spirit shall faint, and water shall run down every knee: behold it cometh, and it shall be done, saith the Lord God.

21:8 Et factus est sermo Domini ad me, dicens :

21:8 And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

21:9 Fili hominis, propheta, et dices : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : loquere : Gladius, gladius exacutus est, et limatus :

21:9 Son of man, prophesy, and say: Thus saith the Lord God: Say: The sword, the sword is sharpened, and furbished.

21:10 ut cædat victimas, exacutus est : ut splendeat, limatus est : qui moves sceptrum filii mei, succidisti omne lignum.

21:10 It is sharpened to kill victims: it is furbished that it may glitter: thou removest the sceptre of my son, thou hast cut down every tree.

21:11 Et dedi eum ad levigandum, ut teneatur manu : iste exacutus est gladius, et iste limatus est, ut sit in manu interficientis.

21:11 And I have given it to be furbished, that it may be handled: this sword is sharpened, and it is furbished, that it may be in the hand of the slayer.

21:12 Clama et ulula, fili hominis, quia hic factus est in populo meo, hic in cunctis ducibus Israël qui fugerant : gladio traditi sunt cum populo meo : idcirco plaude super femur,

21:12 Cry, and howl, O son of man, for this sword is upon my people, it is upon all the princes of Israel, that are fled: they are delivered up to the sword with my people, strike therefore upon thy thigh,

21:13 quia probatus est : et hoc, cum sceptrum subverterit, et non erit, dicit Dominus Deus.

21:13 Because it is tried: and that when it shall overthrow the sceptre, and it shall not be, saith the Lord God.

21:14 Tu ergo, fili hominis, propheta, et percute manu ad manum : et duplicetur gladius, ac triplicetur gladius interfectorum : hic est gladius occisionis magnæ, qui obstupescere eos facit

21:14 Thou therefore, O son of man, prophesy, and strike thy hands together, and let the sword be doubled, and let the sword of the slain be tripled: this is the sword of a great slaughter, that maketh them stand amazed,

21:15 et corde tabescere, et multiplicat ruinas. In omnibus portis eorum dedi conturbationem gladii acuti, et limati ad fulgendum, amicti ad cædem.

21:15 And languish in heart, and that multiplieth ruins. In all their gates I have set the dread of the sharp sword, the sword that is furbished to glitter, that is made ready for slaughter.

21:16 Exacuere, vade ad dexteram sive ad sinistram, quocumque faciei tuæ est appetitus.

21:16 Be thou sharpened, go to the right hand, or to the left, which way soever thou hast a mind to set thy face.

21:17 Quin et ego plaudam manu ad manum, et implebo indignationem meam : ego Dominus locutus sum.

21:17 And I will clap my hands together, and will satisfy my indignation: I the Lord have spoken.

21:18 Et factus est sermo Domini ad me, dicens :

21:18 And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

21:19 Et tu, fili hominis, pone tibi duas vias, ut veniat gladius regis Babylonis : de terra una egredientur ambæ : et manu capiet conjecturam ; in capite viæ civitatis conjiciet.

21:19 And thou son of man, set thee two ways, for the sword of the king of Babylon to come: both shall come forth out of one land: and with his hand he shall draw lots, he shall consult at the head of the way of the city.

21:20 Viam pones ut veniat gladius ad Rabbath filiorum Ammon, et ad Judam in Jerusalem munitissimam.

21:20 Thou shalt make a way that the sword may come to Rabbath of the children of Ammon, and to Juda unto Jerusalem the strong city.

21:21 Stetit enim rex Babylonis in bivio, in capite duarum viarum, divinationem quærens, commiscens sagittas : interrogavit idola, exta consuluit.

21:21 For the king of Babylon stood in the highway, at the head of two ways, seeking divination, shuffling arrows: he inquired of the idols, and consulted entrails.

21:22 Ad dexteram ejus facta est divinatio super Jerusalem, ut ponat arietes, ut aperiat os in cæde, ut elevet vocem in ululatu, ut ponat arietes contra portas, ut comportet aggerem, ut ædificet munitiones.

21:22 On his right hand was the divination for Jerusalem, to set battering rams, to open the mouth in slaughter, to lift up the voice in howling, to set engines against the gates, to cast up a mount, to build forts.

21:23 Eritque quasi consulens frustra oraculum in oculis eorum, et sabbatorum otium imitans : ipse autem recordabitur iniquitatis ad capiendum.

21:23 And he shall be in their eyes as one consulting the oracle in vain, and imitating the leisure of sabbaths: but he will call to remembrance the iniquity that they may be taken.

21:24 Idcirco hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Pro eo quod recordati estis iniquitatis vestræ, et revelastis prævaricationes vestras, et apparuerunt peccata vestra in omnibus cogitationibus vestris, pro eo, inquam, quod recordati estis, manu capiemini.

21:24 Therefore thus saith the Lord God: Because you have remembered your iniquity, and have discovered your prevarications, and your sins have appeared in all your devices: because, I say, You have remembered, you shall be taken with the hand.

21:25 Tu autem, profane, impie dux Israël, cujus venit dies in tempore iniquitatis præfinita :

21:25 But thou profane wicked prince of Israel, whose day is come that hath been appointed in the time of iniquity:

21:26 hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Aufer cidarim, tolle coronam : nonne hæc est quæ humilem sublevavit, et sublimem humiliavit ?

21:26 Thus saith the Lord God: Remove the diadem, take off the crown: is it not this that hath exalted the low one, and brought down him that was high?

21:27 Iniquitatem, iniquitatem, iniquitatem ponam eam : et hoc non factum est, donec veniret cujus est judicium, et tradam ei.

21:27 I will shew it to be iniquity, iniquity, iniquity: but this was not done till he came to whom judgment belongeth, and I will give it him.

21:28 Et tu, fili hominis, propheta, et dic : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus ad filios Ammon, et ad opprobrium eorum : et dices : Mucro, mucro, evaginate ad occidendum : limate ut interficias et fulgeas :

21:28 And thou son of man, prophesy, and say: Thus saith the Lord God concerning the children of Ammon, and concerning their reproach, and thou shalt say: O sword, O sword, come out of the scabbard to kill, be furbished to destroy, and to glitter,

21:29 cum tibi viderentur vana, et divinarentur mendacia, ut dareris super colla vulneratorum impiorum, quorum venit dies in tempore iniquitatis præfinita.

21:29 Whilst they see vain things in thy regard, and they divine lies: to bring thee upon the necks of the wicked that are wounded, whose appointed day is come in the time of iniquity.

21:30 Revertere ad vaginam tuam, in loco in quo creatus es : in terra nativitatis tuæ judicabo te.

21:30 Return into thy sheath. I will judge thee in the place wherein thou wast created, in the land of thy nativity.

21:31 Et effundam super te indignationem meam ; in igne furoris mei sufflabo in te : daboque te in manus hominum insipientium, et fabricantium interitum.

21:31 And I will pour out upon thee my indignation: in the fire of my rage will I blow upon thee, and will give thee into the hands of men that are brutish and contrive thy destruction.

21:32 Igni eris cibus ; sanguis tuus erit in medio terræ ; oblivioni traderis : quia ego Dominus locutus sum.

21:32 Thou shalt be fuel for the fire, thy blood shall be in the midst of the land, thou shalt be forgotten: for I the Lord have spoken it.

Chapter 22

22:1 Et factum est verbum Domini ad me, dicens :

22:1 And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

22:2 Et tu, fili hominis, nonne judicas, nonne judicas civitatem sanguinum ?

22:2 And thou son of man, dost thou not judge, dost thou not judge the city of blood?

22:3 Et ostendes ei omnes abominationes suas, et dices : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Civitas effundens sanguinem in medio sui, ut veniat tempus ejus : et quæ fecit idola contra semetipsam, ut pollueretur.

22:3 And thou shalt shew her all her abominations, and shalt say: Thus saith the Lord God: This is the city that sheddeth blood in the midst of her, that her time may come: and that hath made idols against herself, to defile herself.

22:4 In sanguine tuo, qui a te effusus est, deliquisti, et in idolis tuis, quæ fecisti, polluta es : et appropinquare fecisti dies tuos, et adduxisti tempus annorum tuorum : propterea dedi te opprobrium gentibus, et irrisionem universis terris.

22:4 Thou art become guilty in thy blood which thou hast shed: and thou art defiled in thy idols which thou hast made: and thou hast made thy days to draw near, and hast brought on the time of thy years: therefore have I made thee a reproach to the Gentiles, and a mockery to all countries.

22:5 Quæ juxta sunt, et quæ procul a te, triumphabunt de te, sordida, nobilis, grandis interitu.

22:5 Those that are near, and those that are far from thee, shall triumph over thee: thou filthy one, infamous, great in destruction.

22:6 Ecce principes Israël singuli in brachio suo fuerunt in te, ad effundendum sanguinem.

22:6 Behold the princes of Israel, every one hath employed his arm in thee to shed blood.

22:7 Patrem et matrem contumeliis affecerunt : in te advenam calumniati sunt in medio tui : pupillum et viduam contristaverunt apud te.

22:7 They have abused father and mother in thee, they have oppressed the stranger in the midst of thee, they have grieved the fatherless and widow in thee.

22:8 Sanctuaria mea sprevisti, et sabbata mea polluisti.

22:8 Thou hast despised my sanctuaries, and profaned my sabbaths.

22:9 Viri detractores fuerunt in te ad effundendum sanguinem, et super montes comederunt in te : scelus operati sunt in medio tui.

22:9 Slanderers have been in thee to shed blood, and they have eaten upon the mountains in thee, they have committed wickedness in the midst of thee.

22:10 Verecundiora patris discooperuerunt in te ; immunditiam menstruatæ humiliaverunt in te :

22:10 They have discovered the nakedness of their father in thee, they have humbled the uncleanness of the menstruous woman in thee.

22:11 et unusquisque in uxorem proximi sui operatus est abominationem, et socer nurum suam polluit nefarie : frater sororem suam, filiam patris sui, oppressit in te.

22:11 And every one hath committed abomination with his neighbour's wife, and the father in law hath wickedly defiled his daughter in law, the brother hath oppressed his sister the daughter of his father in thee.

22:12 Munera acceperunt apud te ad effundendum sanguinem : usuram et superabundantiam accepisti, et avare proximos tuos calumniabaris : meique oblita es, ait Dominus Deus.

22:12 They have taken gifts in thee to shed blood: thou hast taken usury and increase, and hast covetously oppressed thy neighbours: and thou hast forgotten me, saith the Lord God.

22:13 Ecce complosi manus meas super avaritiam tuam quam fecisti, et super sanguinem qui effusus est in medio tui.

22:13 Behold, I have clapped my hands at thy covetousness, which thou hast exercised: and at the blood that hath been shed in the midst of thee.

22:14 Numquid sustinebit cor tuum, aut prævalebunt manus tuæ, in diebus quos ego faciam tibi ? Ego Dominus locutus sum, et faciam.

22:14 Shall thy heart endure, or shall thy hands prevail in the days which I will bring upon thee: I the Lord have spoken, and will do it.

22:15 Et dispergam te in nationes, et ventilabo te in terras, et deficere faciam immunditiam tuam a te.

22:15 And I will disperse thee in the nations, and will scatter thee among the countries, and I will put an end to thy uncleanness in thee.

22:16 Et possidebo te in conspectu gentium : et scies quia ego Dominus.

22:16 And I will possess thee in the sight of the Gentiles, and thou shalt know that I am the Lord.

22:17 Et factum est verbum Domini ad me, dicens :

22:17 And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

22:18 Fili hominis, versa est mihi domus Israël in scoriam : omnes isti æs, et stannum, et ferrum, et plumbum in medio fornacis : scoria argenti facti sunt.

22:18 Son of man, the house of Israel is become dross to me: all these are brass, and tin, and iron, and lead, in the midst of the furnace: they are become the dross of silver.

22:19 Propterea hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Eo quod versi estis omnes in scoriam, propterea ecce ego congregabo vos in medio Jerusalem,

22:19 Therefore thus saith the Lord God: Because you are all turned into dross, therefore behold I will gather you together in the midst of Jerusalem.

22:20 congregatione argenti, et æris, et stanni, et ferri, et plumbi, in medio fornacis, ut succendam in ea ignem ad conflandum. Sic congregabo in furore meo, et in ira mea : et requiescam, et conflabo vos.

22:20 As they gather silver, and brass, and tin, and iron, and lead in the midst of the furnace: that I may kindle a fire in it to melt it: so will I gather you together in my fury and in my wrath, and will take my rest, and I will melt you down.

22:21 Et congregabo vos, et succendam vos in igne furoris mei, et conflabimini in medio ejus.

22:21 And will gather you together, and will burn you in the fire of my wrath, and you shall be melted in the midst thereof.

22:22 Ut conflatur argentum in medio fornacis, sic eritis in medio ejus : et scietis quia ego Dominus cum effuderim indignationem meam super vos.

22:22 As silver is melted in the midst of the furnace, so shall you be in the midst thereof: and you shall know that I am the Lord, when I have poured out my indignation upon you.

22:23 Et factum est verbum Domini ad me, dicens :

22:23 And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

22:24 Fili hominis, dic ei : Tu es terra immunda, et non compluta in die furoris.

22:24 Son of man, say to her: Thou art a land that is unclean, and not rained upon in the day of wrath.

22:25 Conjuratio prophetarum in medio ejus : sicut leo rugiens, rapiensque prædam, animas devoraverunt : opes et pretium acceperunt : viduas ejus multiplicaverunt in medio illius.

22:25 There is a conspiracy of prophets in the midst thereof: like a lion that roareth and catcheth the prey, they have devoured souls, they have taken riches and hire, they have made many widows in the midst thereof.

22:26 Sacerdotes ejus contempserunt legem meam, et polluerunt sanctuaria mea : inter sanctum et profanum non habuerunt distantiam, et inter pollutum et mundum non intellexerunt : et a sabbatis meis averterunt oculos suos, et coinquinabar in medio eorum.

22:26 Her priests have despised my law, and have defiled my sanctuaries: they have put no difference between holy and profane: nor have distinguished between the polluted and the clean: and they have turned away their eyes from my sabbaths, and I was profaned in the midst of them.

22:27 Principes ejus in medio illius quasi lupi rapientes prædam ad effundendum sanguinem, et ad perdendas animas, et avare ad sectanda lucra.

22:27 Her princes in the midst of her, are like wolves ravening the prey to shed blood, and to destroy souls, and to run after gains through covetousness.

22:28 Prophetæ autem ejus liniebant eos absque temperamento, videntes vana, et divinantes eis mendacium, dicentes : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : cum Dominus non sit locutus.

22:28 And her prophets have daubed them without tempering the mortar, seeing vain things, and divining lies unto them, saying: Thus saith the Lord God: when the Lord hath not spoken.

22:29 Populi terræ calumniabantur calumniam, et rapiebant violenter : egenum et pauperem affligebant, et advenam opprimebant calumnia absque judicio.

22:29 The people of the land have used oppression, and committed robbery: they afflicted the needy and poor, and they oppressed the stranger by calumny without judgment.

22:30 Et quæsivi de eis virum qui interponeret sepem, et staret oppositus contra me pro terra, ne dissiparem eam : et non inveni.

22:30 And I sought among them for a man that might set up a hedge, and stand in the gap before me in favour of the land, that I might not destroy it: and I found none.

22:31 Et effudi super eos indignationem meam ; in igne iræ meæ consumpsi eos : viam eorum in caput eorum reddidi, ait Dominus Deus.

22:31 And I poured out my indignation upon them, in the fire of my wrath I consumed them: I have rendered their way upon their own head, saith the Lord God.

Chapter 23

23:1 Et factus est sermo Domini ad me, dicens :

23:1 And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

23:2 Fili hominis, duæ mulieres filiæ matris unius fuerunt :

23:2 Son of man, there were two women, daughters of one mother.

23:3 et fornicatæ sunt in Ægypto, in adolescentia sua fornicatæ sunt : ibi subacta sunt ubera earum, et fractæ sunt mammæ pubertatis earum.

23:3 And they committed fornication in Egypt, in their youth they committed fornication: there were their breasts pressed down, and the teats of their virginity were bruised.

23:4 Nomina autem earum, Oolla major, et Ooliba soror ejus minor : et habui eas, et pepererunt filios et filias. Porro earum nomina, Samaria Oolla, et Jerusalem Ooliba.

23:4 And their names were Oolla the elder, and Ooliba her younger sister: and I took them, and they bore sons and daughters. Now for their names, Samaria is Oolla, and Jerusalem is Ooliba.

23:5 Fornicata est igitur super me Oolla, et insanivit in amatores suos, in Assyrios propinquantes,

23:5 And Oolla committed fornication against me, and doted on her lovers, on the Assyrians that came to her,

23:6 vestitos hyacintho, principes et magistratus, juvenes cupidinis, universos equites, ascensores equorum.

23:6 Who were clothed with blue, princes, and rulers, beautiful youths, all horsemen, mounted upon horses.

23:7 Et dedit fornicationes suas super eos electos, filios Assyriorum universos : et in omnibus in quos insanivit, in immunditiis eorum polluta est.

23:7 And she committed her fornications with those chosen men, all sons of the Assyrians: and she defiled herself with the uncleanness of all them on whom she doted.

23:8 Insuper et fornicationes suas, quas habuerat in Ægypto, non reliquit : nam et illi dormierunt cum ea in adolescentia ejus, et illi confregerunt ubera pubertatis ejus, et effuderunt fornicationem suam super eam.

23:8 Moreover also she did not forsake her fornications which she had committed in Egypt: for they also lay with her in her youth, and they bruised the breasts of her virginity, and poured out their fornication upon her.

23:9 Propterea tradidi eam in manus amatorum suorum, in manus filiorum Assur, super quorum insanivit libidine.

23:9 Therefore have I delivered her into the hands of her lovers, into the hands of the sons of the Assyrians, upon whose lust she doted.

23:10 Ipsi discooperuerunt ignominiam ejus, filios et filias ejus tulerunt, et ipsam occiderunt gladio : et factæ sunt famosæ mulieres, et judicia perpetraverunt in ea.

23:10 They discovered her disgrace, took away her sons and daughters, and slew her with the sword: and they became infamous women, and they executed judgments in her.

23:11 Quod cum vidisset soror ejus Ooliba, plus quam illa insanivit libidine, et fornicationem suam super fornicationem sororis suæ :

23:11 And when her sister Ooliba saw this, she was mad with lust more than she: and she carried her fornication beyond the fornication of her sister.

23:12 ad filios Assyriorum præbuit impudenter, ducibus et magistratibus ad se venientibus, indutis veste varia, equitibus qui vectabantur equis, et adolescentibus forma cunctis egregia.

23:12 Impudently prostituting herself to the children of the Assyrians, the princes, and rulers that came to her, clothed with divers colours, to the horsemen that rode upon horses, and to young men all of great beauty.

23:13 Et vidi quod polluta esset via una ambarum.

23:13 And I saw that she was defiled, and that they both took one way.

23:14 Et auxit fornicationes suas : cumque vidisset viros depictos in pariete, imagines Chaldæorum expressas coloribus,

23:14 And she increased her fornications: and when she had seen men painted on the wall, the images of the Chaldeans set forth in colours,

23:15 et accinctos balteis renes, et tiaras tinctas in capitibus eorum, formam ducum omnium, similitudinem filiorum Babylonis, terræque Chaldæorum, in qua orti sunt,

23:15 And girded with girdles about their reins, and with dyed turbans on their heads, the resemblance of all the captains, the likeness of the sons of Babylon, and of the land of the Chaldeans wherein they were born,

23:16 insanivit super eos concupiscentia oculorum suorum, et misit nuntios ad eos in Chaldæam.

23:16 She doted upon them with the lust of her eyes, and she sent messengers to them into Chaldea.

23:17 Cumque venissent ad eam filii Babylonis ad cubile mammarum, polluerunt eam stupris suis : et polluta est ab eis, et saturata est anima ejus ab illis.

23:17 And when the sons of Babylon were come to her to the bed of love, they defiled her with their fornications, and she was polluted by them, and her soul was glutted with them.

23:18 Denudavit quoque fornicationes suas, et discooperuit ignominiam suam : et recessit anima mea ab ea, sicut recesserat anima mea a sorore ejus :

23:18 And she discovered her fornications, and discovered her disgrace: and my soul was alienated from her, as my soul was alienated from her sister.

23:19 multiplicavit enim fornicationes suas, recordans dies adolescentiæ suæ, quibus fornicata est in terra Ægypti.

23:19 For she multiplied her fornications, remembering the days of her youth, in which she played the harlot in the land of Egypt.

23:20 Et insanivit libidine super concubitum eorum, quorum carnes sunt ut carnes asinorum, et sicut fluxus equorum fluxus eorum.

23:20 And she was mad with lust after lying with them whose flesh is as the flesh of asses: and whose issue as the issue of horses.

23:21 Et visitasti scelus adolescentiæ tuæ, quando subacta sunt in Ægypto ubera tua, et confractæ sunt mammæ pubertatis tuæ.

23:21 And thou hast renewed the wickedness of thy youth, when thy breasts were pressed in Egypt, and the paps of thy virginity broken.

23:22 Propterea, Ooliba, hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Ecce ego suscitabo omnes amatores tuos contra te, de quibus satiata est anima tua, et congregabo eos adversum te in circuitu :

23:22 Therefore, Ooliba, thus saith the Lord God: Behold I will raise up against thee all thy lovers with whom thy soul hath been glutted: and I will gather them together against thee round about.

23:23 filios Babylonis, et universos Chaldæos, nobiles, tyrannosque, et principes, omnes filios Assyriorum, juvenes forma egregia, duces et magistratus universos, principes principum, et nominatos ascensores equorum :

23:23 The children of Babylon, and all the Chaldeans, the nobles, and the kings, and princes, all the sons of the Assyrians, beautiful young men, all the captains, and rulers, the princes of princes, and the renowned horsemen.

23:24 et venient super te instructi curru et rota, multitudo populorum : lorica, et clypeo, et galea armabuntur contra te undique : et dabo coram eis judicium, et judicabunt te judiciis suis.

23:24 And they shall come upon thee well appointed with chariot and wheel, a multitude of people: they shall be armed against thee on every side with breastplate, and buckler, and helmet: and I will set judgment before them, and they shall judge thee by their judgments.

23:25 Et ponam zelum meum in te, quem exercent tecum in furore : nasum tuum et aures tuas præcident, et quæ remanserint, gladio concident. Ipsi filios tuos et filias tuas capient, et novissimum tuum devorabitur igni :

23:25 And I will set my jealousy against thee, which they shall execute upon thee with fury: they shall cut off thy nose and thy ears: and what remains shall fall by the sword: they shall take thy sons, and thy daughters, and thy residue shall be devoured by fire.

23:26 et denudabunt te vestimentis tuis, et tollent vasa gloriæ tuæ.

23:26 And they shall strip thee of thy garments, and take away the instruments of thy glory.

23:27 Et requiescere faciam scelus tuum de te, et fornicationem tuam de terra Ægypti : nec levabis oculos tuos ad eos, et Ægypti non recordaberis amplius.

23:27 And I will put an end to thy wickedness in thee, and thy fornication brought out of the land of Egypt: neither shalt thou lift up thy eyes to them, nor remember Egypt any more.

23:28 Quia hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Ecce ego tradam te in manus eorum quos odisti, in manus de quibus satiata est anima tua.

23:28 For thus saith the Lord God: Behold, I will deliver thee into the hands of them whom thou hatest, into their hands with whom thy soul hath been glutted.

23:29 Et agent tecum in odio, et tollent omnes labores tuos, et dimittent te nudam et ignominia plenam : et revelabitur ignominia fornicationum tuarum, scelus tuum, et fornicationes tuæ.

23:29 And they shall deal with thee in hatred, and they shall take away all thy labours, and shall let thee go naked, and full of disgrace, and the disgrace of thy fornication shall be discovered, thy wickedness, and thy fornications.

23:30 Fecerunt hæc tibi, quia fornicata es post gentes inter quas polluta es in idolis earum.

23:30 They have done these things to thee, because thou hast played the harlot with the nations among which thou wast defiled with their idols.

23:31 In via sororis tuæ ambulasti, et dabo calicem ejus in manu tua.

23:31 Thou hast walked in the way of thy sister and I will give her cup into thy hand.

23:32 Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Calicem sororis tuæ bibes profundum et latum : eris in derisum et in subsannationem quæ est capacissima.

23:32 Thus saith the Lord God: Thou shalt drink thy sister's cup, deep and wide: thou shalt be had in derision and scorn, which containeth very much.

23:33 Ebrietate et dolore repleberis : calice mœroris et tristitiæ, calice sororis tuæ Samariæ.

23:33 Thou shalt be filled with drunkenness, and sorrow: with the cup of grief and sadness, with the cup of thy sister Samaria.

23:34 Et bibes illum, et epotabis usque ad fæces : et fragmenta ejus devorabis, et ubera tua lacerabis, quia ego locutus sum, ait Dominus Deus.

23:34 And thou shalt drink it, and shalt drink it up even to the dregs, and thou shalt devour the fragments thereof, thou shalt rend thy breasts: because I have spoken it, saith the Lord God.

23:35 Propterea hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Quia oblita es mei, et projecisti me post corpus tuum, tu quoque porta scelus tuum et fornicationes tuas.

23:35 Therefore thus saith the Lord God: Because thou hast forgotten me, and hast cast me off behind thy back, bear thou also thy wickedness, and thy fornications.

23:36 Et ait Dominus ad me, dicens : Fili hominis, numquid judicas Oollam et Oolibam, et annuntias eis scelera earum ?

23:36 And the Lord spoke to me, saying: Son of man, dost thou judge Oolla, and Ooliba, and dost thou declare to them their wicked deeds?

23:37 Quia adulteratæ sunt, et sanguis in manibus earum, et cum idolis suis fornicatæ sunt : insuper et filios suos quos genuerunt mihi, obtulerunt eis ad devorandum.

23:37 Because they have committed adultery, and blood is in their hands, and they have committed fornication with their idols: moreover also their children, whom they bore to me, they have offered to them to be devoured.

23:38 Sed et hoc fecerunt mihi : polluerunt sanctuarium meum in die illa, et sabbata mea profanaverunt.

23:38 Yea, and they have done this to me. They polluted my sanctuary on the same day, and profaned my sabbaths.

23:39 Cumque immolarent filios suos idolis suis, et ingrederentur sanctuarium meum in die illa ut polluerent illud, etiam hæc fecerunt in medio domus meæ.

23:39 And when they sacrificed their children to their idols, and went into my sanctuary the same day to profane it: they did these things even in the midst of my house.

23:40 Miserunt ad viros venientes de longe, ad quos nuntium miserant : itaque ecce venerunt quibus te lavisti, et circumlinisti stibio oculos tuos, et ornata es mundo muliebri.

23:40 They sent for men coming from afar, to whom they had sent a messenger: and behold they came: for whom thou didst wash thyself, and didst paint thy eyes, and wast adorned with women's ornaments.

23:41 Sedisti in lecto pulcherrimo, et mensa ornata est ante te : thymiama meum et unguentum meum posuisti super eam.

23:41 Thou sattest on a very fine bed, and a table was decked before thee: whereupon thou didst set my incense, and my ointment.

23:42 Et vox multitudinis exsultantis erat in ea : et in viris, qui de multitudine hominum adducebantur, et veniebant de deserto, posuerunt armillas in manibus eorum, et coronas speciosas in capitibus eorum.

23:42 And there was in her the voice of a multitude rejoicing: and to some that were brought of the multitude of men, and that came from the desert, they put bracelets on their hands, and beautiful crowns on their heads.

23:43 Et dixi ei, quæ attrita est in adulteriis : Nunc fornicabitur in fornicatione sua etiam hæc.

23:43 And I said to her that was worn out in her adulteries: Now will this woman still continue in her fornication.

23:44 Et ingressi sunt ad eam quasi ad mulierem meretricem : sic ingrediebantur ad Oollam et Oolibam, mulieres nefarias.

23:44 And they went in to her, as to a harlot: so went they in unto Oolla, and Ooliba, wicked women.

23:45 Viri ergo justi sunt : hi judicabunt eas judicio adulterarum, et judicio effundentium sanguinem : quia adulteræ sunt, et sanguis in manibus earum.

23:45 They therefore are just men: these shall judge them as adulteresses are judged, and as shedders of blood are judged: because they are adulteresses, and blood is in their hands.

23:46 Hæc enim dicit Dominus Deus : Adduc ad eas multitudinem, et trade eas in tumultum et in rapinam.

23:46 For thus saith the Lord God: Bring a multitude upon them, and deliver them over to tumult and rapine:

23:47 Et lapidentur lapidibus populorum, et confodiantur gladiis eorum : filios et filias earum interficient, et domos earum igne succendent.

23:47 And let the people stone them with stone, and let them be stabbed with their swords: they shall kill their sons and daughters, and their houses they shall burn with fire.

23:48 Et auferam scelus de terra, et discent omnes mulieres ne faciant secundum scelus earum.

23:48 And I will take away wickedness out of the land: and all women shall learn, not to do according to the wickedness of them.

23:49 Et dabunt scelus vestrum super vos, et peccata idolorum vestrorum portabitis : et scietis quia ego Dominus Deus.

23:49 And they shall render your wickedness upon you, and you shall bear the sins of your idols: and you shall know that I am the Lord God.

Chapter 24

24:1 Et factum est verbum Domini ad me in anno nono, in mense decimo, decima die mensis, dicens :

24:1 And the word of the Lord came to me in the ninth year, in the tenth month, the tenth day of the month, saying:

24:2 Fili hominis, scribe tibi nomen diei hujus, in qua confirmatus est rex Babylonis adversum Jerusalem hodie.

24:2 Son of man, write thee the name of this day, on which the king of Babylon hath set himself against Jerusalem to day.

24:3 Et dices per proverbium ad domum irritatricem parabolam, et loqueris ad eos : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Pone ollam ; pone, inquam, et mitte in eam aquam.

24:3 And thou shalt speak by a figure a parable to the provoking house, and say to them: Thus saith the Lord God: Set on a pot, set it on, I say, and put water in it.

24:4 Congere frusta ejus in eam, omnem partem bonam, femur et armum, electa et ossibus plena.

24:4 Heap together into it the pieces thereof, every good piece, the thigh and the shoulder, choice pieces and full of bones.

24:5 Pinguissimum pecus assume, compone quoque strues ossium sub ea : efferbuit coctio ejus, et discocta sunt ossa illius in medio ejus.

24:5 Take the fattest of the flock, and lay together piles of bones under it: the seething thereof is boiling hot, and the bones thereof are thoroughly sodden in the midst of it.

24:6 Propterea hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Væ civitati sanguinum, ollæ cujus rubigo in ea est, et rubigo ejus non exivit de ea ! per partes et per partes suas ejice eam : non cecidit super eam sors.

24:6 Therefore thus saith the Lord God: Woe to the bloody city, to the pot whose rust is in it, and its rust is not gone out of it: cast it out piece by piece, there hath no lot fallen upon it.

24:7 Sanguis enim ejus in medio ejus est ; super limpidissimam petram effudit illum : non effudit illum super terram, ut possit operiri pulvere.

24:7 For her blood is in the midst of her, she hath shed it upon the smooth rock: she hath not shed it upon the ground, that it might be covered with dust.

24:8 Ut superinducerem indignationem meam, et vindicta ulciscerer, dedi sanguinem ejus super petram limpidissimam, ne operiretur.

24:8 And that I might bring my indignation upon her, and take my vengeance: I have shed her blood upon the smooth rock, that it should not be covered.

24:9 Propterea hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Væ civitati sanguinum, cujus ego grandem faciam pyram !

24:9 Therefore thus saith the Lord God: Woe to the bloody city, of which I will make a great bonfire.

24:10 Congere ossa, quæ igne succendam : consumentur carnes, et coquetur universa compositio, et ossa tabescent.

24:10 Heap together the bones, which I will burn with fire: the flesh shall be consumed, and the whole composition shall be sodden, and the bones shall be consumed.

24:11 Pone quoque eam super prunas vacuam, ut incalescat, et liquefiat æs ejus, et confletur in medio ejus inquinamentum ejus, et consumatur rubigo ejus.

24:11 Then set it empty upon burning coals, that it may be hot, and the brass thereof may be melted: and let the filth of it be melted in the midst thereof, and let the rust of it be consumed.

24:12 Multo labore sudatum est, et non exivit de ea nimia rubigo ejus, neque per ignem.

24:12 Great pains have been taken, and the great rust thereof is not gone out, not even by fire.

24:13 Immunditia tua execrabilis, quia mundare te volui, et non es mundata a sordibus tuis : sed nec mundaberis prius, donec quiescere faciam indignationem meam in te.

24:13 Thy uncleanness is execrable: because I desired to cleanse thee, and thou art not cleansed from thy filthiness: neither shalt thou be cleansed, before I cause my indignation to rest in thee.

24:14 Ego Dominus locutus sum : veniet, et faciam : non transeam, nec parcam, nec placabor : juxta vias tuas, et juxta adinventiones tuas judicabo te, dicit Dominus.

24:14 I the Lord have spoken: it shall come to pass, and I will do it: I will not pass by, nor spare, nor be pacified: I will judge thee according to thy ways, and according to thy doings, saith the Lord.

24:15 Et factum est verbum Domini ad me, dicens :

24:15 And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

24:16 Fili hominis, ecce ego tollo a te desiderabile oculorum tuorum in plaga : et non planges, neque plorabis, neque fluent lacrimæ tuæ.

24:16 Son of man, behold I take from thee the desire of thy eyes with a stroke, and thou shall not lament, nor weep; neither shall thy tears run down.

24:17 Ingemisce tacens : mortuorum luctum non facies : corona tua circumligata sit tibi, et calceamenta tua erunt in pedibus tuis : nec amictu ora velabis, nec cibos lugentium comedes.

24:17 Sigh in silence, make no mourning for the dead: let the tire of thy head be upon thee, and thy shoes on thy feet, and cover not thy face, nor eat the meat of mourners.

24:18 Locutus sum ergo ad populum mane, et mortua est uxor mea vespere : fecique mane sicut præceperat mihi.

24:18 So I spoke to the people in the morning, and my wife died in the evening: and I did in the morning as he had commanded me.

24:19 Et dixit ad me populus : Quare non indicas nobis quid ista significent quæ tu facis ?

24:19 And the people said to me: Why dost thou not tell us what these things mean that thou doest?

24:20 Et dixi ad eos : Sermo Domini factus est ad me, dicens :

24:20 And I said to them: The word of the Lord came to me, saying:

24:21 Loquere domui Israël : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Ecce ego polluam sanctuarium meum, superbiam imperii vestri, et desiderabile oculorum vestrorum, et super quo pavet anima vestra : filii vestri et filiæ vestræ quas reliquistis, gladio cadent.

24:21 Speak to the house of Israel: Thus saith the Lord God: Behold I will profane my sanctuary, the glory of your realm, and the thing that your eyes desire, and for which your soul feareth: your sons, and your daughters, whom you have left, shall fall by the sword.

24:22 Et facietis sicut feci : ora amictu non velabitis, et cibos lugentium non comedetis :

24:22 And you shall do as I have done: you shall not cover your faces, nor shall you eat the meat of mourners.

24:23 coronas habebitis in capitibus vestris, et calceamenta in pedibus : non plangetis, neque flebitis, sed tabescetis in iniquitatibus vestris, et unusquisque gemet ad fratrem suum.

24:23 You shall have crowns on your heads, and shoes on your feet: you shall not lament nor weep, but you shall pine away for your iniquities, and every one shall sigh with his brother.

24:24 Eritque Ezechiel vobis in portentum : juxta omnia quæ fecit, facietis cum venerit istud : et scietis quia ego Dominus Deus.

24:24 And Ezekiel shall be unto you for a sign of things to come: according to all that he hath done, so shall you do, when this shall come to pass: and you shall know that I am the Lord God.

24:25 Et tu, fili hominis, ecce in die qua tollam ab eis fortitudinem eorum, et gaudium dignitatis, et desiderium oculorum eorum, super quo requiescunt animæ eorum, filios et filias eorum :

24:25 And thou, O son of man, behold in the day wherein I will take away from them their strength, and the joy of their glory, and the desire of their eyes, upon which their souls rest, their sons and their daughters.

24:26 in die illa, cum venerit fugiens ad te ut annuntiet tibi :

24:26 In that day when he that escapeth shall come to thee, to tell thee:

24:27 in die, inquam illa, aperietur os tuum cum eo qui fugit, et loqueris, et non silebis ultra : erisque eis in portentum, et scietis quia ego Dominus.

24:27 In that day, I say, shall thy mouth be opened to him that hath escaped, and thou shalt speak, and shalt be silent no more: and thou shalt be unto them for a sign of things to come, and you shall know that I am the Lord.

Chapter 25

25:1 Et factus est sermo Domini ad me, dicens :

25:1 And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

25:2 Fili hominis, pone faciem tuam contra filios Ammon, et prophetabis de eis.

25:2 Son of man, set thy face against the children of Ammon, and thou shalt prophesy of them.

25:3 Et dices filiis Ammon : Audite verbum Domini Dei. Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Pro eo quod dixisti : Euge, euge, super sanctuarium meum, quia pollutum est ; et super terram Israël, quoniam desolata est ; et super domum Juda, quoniam ducti sunt in captivitatem :

25:3 And thou shalt say to the children of Ammon: Hear ye the word of the Lord God: Thus saith the Lord God: Because thou hast said: Ha, ha, upon my sanctuary, because it was profaned: and upon the land of Israel, because it was laid waste: and upon the house of Juda, because they are led into captivity:

25:4 idcirco ego tradam te filiis orientalibus in hæreditatem : et collocabunt caulas suas in te, et ponent in te tentoria sua : ipsi comedent fruges tuas, et ipsi bibent lac tuum.

25:4 Therefore will I deliver thee to the men of the east for an inheritance, and they shall place their sheepcotes in thee, and shall set up their tents in thee: they shall eat thy fruits: and they shall drink thy milk.

25:5 Daboque Rabbath in habitaculum camelorum, et filios Ammon in cubile pecorum : et scietis quia ego Dominus.

25:5 And I will make Rabbath a stable for camels, and the children of Ammon a couching place for flocks: and you shall know that I am the Lord.

25:6 Quia hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Pro eo quod plausisti manu et percussisti pede, et gavisa es ex toto affectu super terram Israël,

25:6 For thus saith the Lord God: Because thou hast clapped thy hands and stamped with thy foot, and hast rejoiced with all thy heart against the land of Israel:

25:7 idcirco ecce ego extendam manum meam super te, et tradam te in direptionem gentium, et interficiam te de populis, et perdam de terris, et conteram : et scies quia ego Dominus.

25:7 Therefore behold I will stretch forth my hand upon thee, and will deliver thee to be the spoil of nations, and will cut thee off from among the people, and destroy thee out of the lands, and break thee in pieces: and thou shalt know that I am the Lord.

25:8 Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Pro eo quod dixerunt Moab et Seir : Ecce sicut omnes gentes, domus Juda :

25:8 Thus saith the Lord God: Because Moab and Seir have said: Behold the house of Juda is like all other nations:

25:9 idcirco ecce ego aperiam humerum Moab de civitatibus, de civitatibus, inquam, ejus, et de finibus ejus, inclytas terræ Bethiesimoth, et Beelmeon, et Cariathaim,

25:9 Therefore behold I will open the shoulder of Moab from the cities, from his cities, I say, and his borders, the noble cities of the land of Bethiesimoth, and Beelmeon, and Cariathaim,

25:10 filiis orientis cum filiis Ammon, et dabo eam in hæreditatem, ut non sit ultra memoria filiorum Ammon in gentibus.

25:10 To the people of the east with the children of Ammon, and I will give it them for an inheritance: that there may be no more any remembrance of the children of Ammon among the nations.

25:11 Et in Moab faciam judicia, et scient quia ego Dominus.

25:11 And I will execute judgments in Moab: and they shall know that I am the Lord.

25:12 Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Pro eo quod fecit Idumæa ultionem ut se vindicaret de filiis Juda, peccavitque delinquens, et vindictam expetivit de eis :

25:12 Thus saith the Lord God: Because Edom hath taken vengeance to revenge herself of the children of Juda, and hath greatly offended, and hath sought revenge of them:

25:13 idcirco hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Extendam manum meam super Idumæam, et auferam de ea hominem et jumentum, et faciam eam desertam ab austro : et qui sunt in Dedan, gladio cadent.

25:13 Therefore thus saith the Lord God: I will stretch forth my hand upon Edom, and will take away out of it man and beast, and will make it desolate from the south: and they that are in Dedan shall fall by the sword.

25:14 Et dabo ultionem meam super Idumæam per manum populi mei Israël : et facient in Edom juxta iram meam et furorem meum, et scient vindictam meam, dicit Dominus Deus.

25:14 And I will lay my vengeance upon Edom by the hand of my people Israel: and they shall do in Edom according to my wrath, and my fury: and they shall know my vengeance, saith the Lord God.

25:15 Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Pro eo quod fecerunt Palæstini vindictam, et ulti se sunt toto animo, interficientes, et implentes inimicitias veteres,

25:15 Thus saith the Lord God: Because the Philistines have taken vengeance, and have revenged themselves with all their mind, destroying and satisfying old enmities:

25:16 propterea hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Ecce ego extendam manum meam super Palæstinos, et interficiam interfectores, et perdam reliquias maritimæ regionis,

25:16 Therefore thus saith the Lord God: Behold I will stretch forth my hand upon the Philistines, and will kill the killers, and will destroy the remnant of the sea coast.

25:17 faciamque in eis ultiones magnas, arguens in furore : et scient quia ego Dominus, cum dedero vindictam meam super eos.

25:17 And I will execute great vengeance upon them, rebuking them in fury: and they shall know that I am the Lord, when I shall lay my vengeance upon them.

Chapter 26

26:1 Et factum est in undecimo anno, prima mensis : factus est sermo Domini ad me, dicens :

26:1 And it came to pass in the eleventh year, the first day of the month, that the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

26:2 Fili hominis, pro eo quod dixit Tyrus de Jerusalem : Euge, confractæ sunt portæ populorum, conversa est ad me : implebor ; deserta est :

26:2 Son of man, because Tyre hath said of Jerusalem: Aha, the gates of the people are broken, she is turned to me: I shall be filled, now she is laid waste.

26:3 propterea hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Ecce ego super te, Tyre, et ascendere faciam ad te gentes multas, sicut ascendit mare fluctuans.

26:3 Therefore thus saith the Lord God: Behold I come against thee, O Tyre, and I will cause many nations to come up to thee, as the waves of the sea rise up.

26:4 Et dissipabunt muros Tyri, et destruent turres ejus : et radam pulverem ejus de ea, et dabo eam in limpidissimam petram.

26:4 And they shall break down the walls of Tyre, and destroy the towers thereof: and I will scrape her dust from her, and make her like a smooth rock.

26:5 Siccatio sagenarum erit in medio maris, quia ego locutus sum, ait Dominus Deus : et erit in direptionem gentibus.

26:5 She shall be a drying place for nets in the midst of the sea, because I have spoken it, saith the Lord God: and she shall be a spoil to the nations.

26:6 Filiæ quoque ejus quæ sunt in agro, gladio interficientur : et scient quia ego Dominus.

26:6 Her daughters also that are in the field, shall be slain by the sword: and they shall know that I am the Lord.

26:7 Quia hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Ecce ego adducam ad Tyrum Nabuchodonosor regem Babylonis ab aquilone, regem regum, cum equis, et curribus, et equitibus, et cœtu, populoque magno.

26:7 For thus saith the Lord God: Behold I will bring against Tyre Nabuchodonosor king of Babylon, the king of kings, from the north, with horses, and chariots, and horsemen, and companies, and much people.

26:8 Filias tuas quæ sunt in agro, gladio interficiet, et circumdabit te munitionibus, et comportabit aggerem in gyro, et elevabit contra te clypeum :

26:8 Thy daughters that are in the field, he shall kill with the sword: and he shall compass thee with forts, and shall cast up a mount round about: and he shall lift up the buckler against thee.

26:9 et vineas et arietes temperabit in muros tuos, et turres tuas destruet in armatura sua.

26:9 And he shall set engines of war and battering rams against thy walls, and shall destroy thy towers with his arms.

26:10 Inundatione equorum ejus operiet te pulvis eorum : a sonitu equitum, et rotarum, et curruum, movebuntur muri tui, cum ingressus fuerit portas tuas quasi per introitum urbis dissipatæ.

26:10 By reason of the multitude of his horses, their dust shall cover thee: thy walls shall shake at the noise of the horsemen, and wheels, and chariots, when they shall go in at thy gates, as by the entrance of a city that is destroyed.

26:11 Ungulis equorum suorum conculcabit omnes plateas tuas : populum tuum gladio cædet, et statuæ tuæ nobiles in terram corruent.

26:11 With the hoofs of his horses he shall tread down all thy streets, thy people he shall kill with the sword, and thy famous statues shall fall to the ground.

26:12 Vastabunt opes tuas, diripient negotiationes tuas, et destruent muros tuos, et domos tuas præclaras subvertent : et lapides tuos, et ligna tua, et pulverem tuum in medio aquarum ponent.

26:12 They shall waste thy riches, they shall make a spoil of thy merchandise: and they shall destroy thy walls, and pull down thy fine houses: and they shall lay thy stones and thy timber, and thy dust in the midst of the waters.

26:13 Et quiescere faciam multitudinem canticorum tuorum : et sonitus cithararum tuarum non audietur amplius.

26:13 And I will make the multitude of thy songs to cease, and the sound of thy harps shall be heard no more.

26:14 Et dabo te in limpidissimam petram, siccatio sagenarum eris, nec ædificaberis ultra, quia ego locutus sum, ait Dominus Deus.

26:14 And I will make thee like a naked rock, thou shalt be a drying place for nets, neither shalt thou be built any more: for I have spoken it, saith the Lord God.

26:15 Hæc dicit Dominus Deus Tyro : Numquid non a sonitu ruinæ tuæ, et gemitu interfectorum tuorum, cum occisi fuerint in medio tui, commovebuntur insulæ ?

26:15 Thus saith the Lord God to Tyre: Shall not the islands shake at the sound of thy fall, and the groans of thy slain when they shall be killed in the midst of thee?

26:16 Et descendent de sedibus suis omnes principes maris, et auferent exuvias suas, et vestimenta sua varia abjicient, et induentur stupore : in terra sedebunt, et attoniti super repentino casu tuo admirabuntur :

26:16 Then all the princes of the sea shall come down from their thrones: and take off their robes, and cast away their broidered garments, and be clothed with astonishment: they shall sit on the ground, and with amazement shall wonder at thy sudden fall.

26:17 et assumentes super te lamentum, dicent tibi : Quomodo peristi, quæ habitas in mari, urbs inclyta, quæ fuisti fortis in mari cum habitatoribus tuis, quos formidabant universi ?

26:17 And taking up a lamentation over thee, they shall say to thee: How art thou fallen, that dwellest in the sea, renowned city that wast strong in the sea, with thy inhabitants whom all did dread?

26:18 Nunc stupebunt naves in die pavoris tui, et turbabuntur insulæ in mari, eo quod nullus egrediatur ex te.

26:18 Now shall the ships be astonished in the day of thy terror: and the islands in the sea shall be troubled because no one cometh out of thee.

26:19 Quia hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Cum dedero te urbem desolatam, sicut civitates quæ non habitantur ; et adduxero super te abyssum, et operuerint te aquæ multæ ;

26:19 For thus saith the Lord God: When I shall make thee a desolate city like the cities that are not inhabited: and shall bring the deep upon thee, and many waters shall cover thee:

26:20 et detraxero te cum his qui descendunt in lacum ad populum sempiternum ; et collocavero te in terra novissima sicut solitudines veteres, cum his qui deducuntur in lacum, ut non habiteris ; porro cum dedero gloriam in terra viventium :

26:20 And when I shall bring thee down with those that descend into the pit to the everlasting people, and shall set thee in the lowest parts of the earth, as places desolate of old, with them that are brought down into the pit, that thou be not inhabited: and when I shall give glory in the land of the living,

26:21 in nihilum redigam te, et non eris : et requisita non invenieris ultra in sempiternum, dicit Dominus Deus.

26:21 I will bring thee to nothing, and thou shalt not be, and if thou be sought for, thou shalt not be found any more for ever, saith the Lord God.

Chapter 27

27:1 Et factum est verbum Domini ad me, dicens :

27:1 And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

27:2 Tu ergo, fili hominis, assume super Tyrum lamentum :

27:2 Thou therefore, O son of man, take up a lamentation for Tyre:

27:3 et dices Tyro, quæ habitat in introitu maris, negotiationi populorum ad insulas multas : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : O Tyre, tu dixisti : Perfecti decoris ego sum,

27:3 And say to Tyre that dwelleth at the entry of the sea, being the mart of the people for many islands: Thus saith the Lord God: O Tyre, thou hast said: I am of perfect beauty,

27:4 et in corde maris sita. Finitimi tui qui te ædificaverunt, impleverunt decorem tuum :

27:4 And situate in the heart of the sea. Thy neighbours, that built thee, have perfected thy beauty:

27:5 abietibus de Sanir exstruxerunt te cum omnibus tabulatis maris : cedrum de Libano tulerunt ut facerent tibi malum.

27:5 With fir trees of Sanir they have built thee with all sea planks: they have taken cedars from Libanus to make thee masts.

27:6 Quercus de Basan dolaverunt in remos tuos, et transtra tua fecerunt tibi ex ebore indico, et prætoriola de insulis Italiæ.

27:6 They have cut thy oars out of the oaks of Basan: and they have made thee benches of Indian ivory and cabins with things brought from the islands of Italy.

27:7 Byssus varia de Ægypto texta est tibi in velum ut poneretur in malo : hyacinthus et purpura de insulis Elisa facta sunt operimentum tuum.

27:7 Fine broidered linen from Egypt was woven for thy sail, to be spread on thy mast: blue and purple from the islands of Elisa, were made thy covering.

27:8 Habitatores Sidonis et Aradii fuerunt remiges tui : sapientes tui, Tyre, facti sunt gubernatores tui.

27:8 The inhabitants of Sidon, and the Arabians were thy rowers: thy wise men, O Tyre, were thy pilots.

27:9 Senes Giblii et prudentes ejus habuerunt nautas ad ministerium variæ supellectilis tuæ : omnes naves maris, et nautæ earum, fuerunt in populo negotiationis tuæ.

27:9 The ancients of Gebal, and the wise men thereof furnished mariners for the service of thy various furniture: all the ships of the sea, and their mariners were thy factors.

27:10 Persæ, et Lydii, et Libyes erant in exercitu tuo viri bellatores tui : clypeum et galeam suspenderunt in te pro ornatu tuo.

27:10 The Persians, and Lydians, and the Libyans were thy soldiers in thy army: they hung up the buckler and the helmet in thee for thy ornament.

27:11 Filii Aradii cum exercitu tuo erant super muros tuos in circuitu : sed et Pigmæi qui erant in turribus tuis, pharetras suas suspenderunt in muris tuis per gyrum : ipsi compleverunt pulchritudinem tuam.

27:11 The men of Arad were with thy army upon thy walls round about: the Pygmeans also that were in thy towers, hung up their quivers on thy walls round about: they perfected thy beauty.

27:12 Carthaginenses negotiatores tui, a multitudine cunctarum divitiarum, argento, ferro, stanno, plumboque repleverunt nundinas tuas.

27:12 The Carthaginians thy merchants supplied thy fairs with a multitude of all kinds of riches, with silver, iron, tin, and lead,

27:13 Græcia, Thubal, et Mosoch, ipsi institores tui : mancipia, et vasa ærea advexerunt populo tuo.

27:13 Greece, Thubal, and Mosoch, they were thy merchants, they brought to thy people slaves and vessels of brass.

27:14 De domo Thogorma, equos, et equites, et mulos adduxerunt ad forum tuum.

27:14 From the house of Thogorma they brought horses, and horsemen, and mules to thy market.

27:15 Filii Dedan negotiatores tui ; insulæ multæ, negotiatio manus tuæ : dentes eburneos et hebeninos commutaverunt in pretio tuo.

27:15 The men of Dedan were thy merchants: many islands were the traffic of thy hand, they exchanged for thy price teeth of ivory and ebony.

27:16 Syrus negotiator tuus propter multitudinem operum tuorum : gemmam, et purpuram, et scutulata, et byssum, et sericum, et chodchod proposuerunt in mercatu tuo.

27:16 The Syrian was thy merchant: by reason of the multitude of thy works, they set forth precious stories, and purple, and broidered works, and fine linen, and silk, and chodchod in thy market.

27:17 Juda et terra Israël, ipsi institores tui in frumento primo : balsamum, et mel, et oleum, et resinam proposuerunt in nundinis tuis.

27:17 Juda and the land of Israel, they were thy merchants with the best corn: they set forth balm, and honey, and oil and rosin in thy fairs.

27:18 Damascenus negotiator tuus in multitudine operum tuorum, in multitudine diversarum opum, in vino pingui, in lanis coloris optimi.

27:18 The men of Damascus were thy merchants in the multitude of thy works, the multitude of divers riches, in rich wine, in wool of the best colour.

27:19 Dan, et Græcia, et Mosel, in nundinis tuis proposuerunt ferrum fabrefactum : stacte et calamus in negotiatione tua.

27:19 Dan, and Greece, and Mosel have set forth in thy marts wrought iron: stacte, and calamus were in thy market.

27:20 Dedan institores tui in tapetibus ad sedendum.

27:20 The men of Dedan were thy merchants in tapestry for seats.

27:21 Arabia et universi principes Cedar, ipsi negotiatores manus tuæ : cum agnis, et arietibus, et hædis, venerunt ad te negotiatores tui.

27:21 Arabia, and all the princes of Cedar, they were the merchants of thy hand: thy merchants came to thee with lambs, and rams, and kids.

27:22 Venditores Saba et Reema, ipsi negotiatores tui : cum universis primis aromatibus, et lapide pretioso, et auro, quod proposuerunt in mercatu tuo.

27:22 The sellers of Saba, and Reema, they were thy merchants: with all the best spices, and precious stones, and gold, which they set forth in thy market.

27:23 Haran, et Chene, et Eden, negotiatores tui ; Saba, Assur, et Chelmad venditores tui.

27:23 Haran, and Chene, and Eden were thy merchants; Saba, Assur, and Chelmad sold to thee.

27:24 Ipsi negotiatores tui multifariam, involucris hyacinthi, et polymitorum, gazarumque pretiosarum, quæ obvolutæ et astrictæ erant funibus : cedros quoque habebant in negotiationibus tuis.

27:24 They were thy merchants in divers manners, with bales of blue cloth, and of embroidered work, and of precious riches, which were wrapped up and bound with cords: they had cedars also in thy merchandise.

27:25 Naves maris, principes tui in negotiatione tua : et repleta es, et glorificata nimis in corde maris.

27:25 The ships of the sea, were thy chief in thy merchandise: and thou wast replenished, and glorified exceedingly in the heart of the sea.

27:26 In aquis multis adduxerunt te remiges tui : ventus auster contrivit te in corde maris.

27:26 Thy rowers have brought thee into great waters: the south wind hath broken thee in the heart of the sea.

27:27 Divitiæ tuæ, et thesauri tui, et multiplex instrumentum tuum : nautæ tui et gubernatores tui, qui tenebant supellectilem tuam, et populo tuo præerant : viri quoque bellatores tui, qui erant in te, cum universa multitudine tua quæ est in medio tui, cadent in corde maris in die ruinæ tuæ :

27:27 Thy riches, and thy treasures, and thy manifold furniture, thy mariners, and thy pilots, who kept thy goods, and were chief over thy people: thy men of war also, that were in thee, with all thy multitude that is in the midst of thee: shall fall in the heart of the sea in the day of thy ruin.

27:28 a sonitu clamoris gubernatorum tuorum conturbabuntur classes.

27:28 Thy fleets shall be troubled at the sound of the cry of thy pilots.

27:29 Et descendent de navibus suis omnes qui tenebant remum : nautæ et universi gubernatores maris in terra stabunt.

27:29 And all that handled the oar shall come down from their ships: the mariners, and all the pilots of the sea shall stand upon the land:

27:30 Et ejulabunt super te voce magna : et clamabunt amare, et superjacient pulverem capitibus suis, et cinere conspergentur.

27:30 And they shall mourn over thee with a loud voice and shall cry bitterly: and they shall cast up dust upon their heads and shall be sprinkled with ashes.

27:31 Et radent super te calvitium, et accingentur ciliciis : et plorabunt te in amaritudine animæ, ploratu amarissimo.

27:31 And they shall shave themselves bald for thee, and shall be girded with haircloth: and they shall weep for thee with bitterness of soul, with most bitter weeping.

27:32 Et assument super te carmen lugubre, et plangent te : Quæ est ut Tyrus, quæ obmutuit in medio maris ?

27:32 And they shall take up a mournful song for thee, and shall lament thee: What city is like Tyre, which is become silent in the midst of the sea?

27:33 Quæ in exitu negotiationum tuarum de mari implesti populos multos : in multitudine divitiarum tuarum, et populorum tuorum, ditasti reges terræ.

27:33 Which by thy merchandise that went from thee by sea didst fill many people: which by the multitude of thy riches, and of thy people didst enrich the kings of the earth.

27:34 Nunc contrita es a mari : in profundis aquarum opes tuæ, et omnis multitudo tua quæ erat in medio tui, ceciderunt.

27:34 Now thou art destroyed by the sea, thy riches are in the bottom of the waters, and all the multitude that was in the midst of thee is fallen.

27:35 Universi habitatores insularum obstupuerunt super te, et reges earum omnes tempestate perculsi mutaverunt vultus.

27:35 All the inhabitants of the islands are astonished at thee: and all their kings being struck with the storm have changed their countenance.

27:36 Negotiatores populorum sibilaverunt super te : ad nihilum deducta es, et non eris usque in perpetuum.

27:36 The merchants of people have hissed at thee: thou art brought to nothing, and thou shalt never be any more.

Chapter 28

28:1 Et factus est sermo Domini ad me, dicens :

28:1 And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

28:2 Fili hominis, dic principi Tyri : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Eo quod elevatum est cor tuum, et dixisti : Deus ego sum, et in cathedra Dei sedi in corde maris, cum sis homo, et non deus : et dedisti cor tuum quasi cor Dei :

28:2 Son of man, say to the prince of Tyre: Thus saith the Lord God: Because thy heart is lifted up, and thou hast said: I am God, and I sit in the chair of God in the heart of the sea: whereas thou art a man, and not God: and hast set thy heart as if it were the heart of God.

28:3 ecce sapientior es tu Daniele : omne secretum non est absconditum a te :

28:3 Behold thou art wiser than Daniel: no secret is hid from thee.

28:4 in sapientia et prudentia tua fecisti tibi fortitudinem, et acquisisti aurum et argentum in thesauris tuis :

28:4 In thy wisdom and thy understanding thou hast made thyself strong: and hast gotten gold an silver into thy treasures.

28:5 in multitudine sapientiæ tuæ, et in negotiatione tua multiplicasti tibi fortitudinem, et elevatum est cor tuum in robore tuo :

28:5 By the greatness of thy wisdom, and by thy traffic thou hast increased thy strength: and thy heart is lifted up with thy strength.

28:6 propterea hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Eo quod elevatum est cor tuum quasi cor dei,

28:6 Therefore, thus saith the Lord God: Because thy heart is lifted up as the heart of God:

28:7 idcirco ecce ego adducam super te alienos, robustissimos gentium : et nudabunt gladios suos super pulchritudinem sapientiæ tuæ, et polluent decorem tuum.

28:7 Therefore behold, I will bring upon thee strangers: the strongest of the nations: and they shall draw their swords against the beauty of thy wisdom, and they shall defile thy beauty.

28:8 Interficient, et detrahent te : et morieris in interitu occisorum in corde maris.

28:8 They shall kill thee, and bring thee down: and thou shalt die the death of them that are slain in the heart of the sea.

28:9 Numquid dicens loqueris : Deus ego sum, coram interficientibus te, cum sis homo, et non deus, in manu occidentium te ?

28:9 Wilt thou yet say before them that slay thee: I am God; whereas thou art a man, and not God, in the hand of them that slay thee?

28:10 Morte incircumcisorum morieris in manu alienorum, quia ego locutus sum, ait Dominus Deus.

28:10 Thou shalt die the death of the uncircumcised by the hand of strangers: for I have spoken it, saith the Lord God.

28:11 Et factus est sermo Domini ad me, dicens : Fili hominis, leva planctum super regem Tyri,

28:11 And the word of the Lord came to me, saying: Son of man, take up a lamentation upon the king of Tyre:

28:12 et dices ei : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Tu signaculum similitudinis, plenus sapientia, et perfectus decore.

28:12 And say to him: Thus saith the Lord God: Thou wast the seal of resemblance, full of wisdom, and perfect in beauty.

28:13 In deliciis paradisi Dei fuisti : omnis lapis pretiosus operimentum tuum, sardius, topazius, et jaspis, chrysolithus, et onyx, et beryllus, sapphirus, et carbunculus, et smaragdus : aurum, opus decoris tui : et foramina tua, in die qua conditus es, præparata sunt.

28:13 Thou wast in the pleasures of the paradise of God: every precious stone was thy covering: the sardius, the topaz, and the jasper, the chrysolite, and the onyx, and the beryl, the sapphire, and the carbuncle, and the emerald: gold the work of thy beauty: and thy pipes were prepared in the day that thou wast created.

28:14 Tu cherub extentus, et protegens, et posui te in monte sancto Dei : in medio lapidum ignitorum ambulasti,

28:14 Thou a cherub stretched out, and protecting, and I set thee in the holy mountain of God, thou hast walked in the midst of the stones of fire.

28:15 perfectus in viis tuis a die conditionis tuæ, donec inventa est iniquitas in te.

28:15 Thou wast perfect in thy ways from the day of thy creation, until iniquity was found in thee.

28:16 In multitudine negotiationis tuæ repleta sunt interiora tua iniquitate, et peccasti : et ejeci te de monte Dei, et perdidi te, o cherub protegens, de medio lapidum ignitorum.

28:16 By the multitude of thy merchandise, thy inner parts were filled with iniquity, and thou hast sinned: and I cast thee out from the mountain of God, and destroyed thee, O covering cherub, out of the midst of the stones of fire.

28:17 Et elevatum est cor tuum in decore tuo ; perdidisti sapientiam tuam in decore tuo : in terram projeci te ; ante faciem regum dedi te ut cernerent te.

28:17 And thy heart was lifted up with thy beauty: thou hast lost thy wisdom in thy beauty, I have cast thee to the ground: I have set thee before the face of kings, that they might behold thee.

28:18 In multitudine iniquitatum tuarum, et iniquitate negotiationis tuæ, polluisti sanctificationem tuam : producam ergo ignem de medio tui, qui comedat te, et dabo te in cinerem super terram, in conspectu omnium videntium te.

28:18 Thou hast defiled thy sanctuaries by the multitude of thy iniquities, and by the iniquity of thy traffic: therefore I will bring forth a fire from the midst of thee, to devour thee, and I will make thee as ashes upon the earth in the sight of all that see thee.

28:19 Omnes qui viderint te in gentibus, obstupescent super te : nihili factus es, et non eris in perpetuum.

28:19 All that shall see thee among the nations, shall be astonished at thee: thou art brought to nothing, and thou shalt never be any more.

28:20 Et factus est sermo Domini ad me, dicens :

28:20 And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

28:21 Fili hominis, pone faciem tuam contra Sidonem, et prophetabis de ea :

28:21 Son of man, set thy face against Sidon: and thou shalt prophesy of it,

28:22 et dices : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Ecce ego ad te, Sidon, et glorificabor in medio tui : et scient quia ego Dominus, cum fecero in ea judicia, et sanctificatus fuero in ea.

28:22 And shalt say: Thus saith the Lord God: Behold I come against thee, Sidon, and I will be glorified in the midst of thee: and they shall know that I am the Lord, when I shall execute judgments in her, and shall be sanctified in her.

28:23 Et immittam ei pestilentiam, et sanguinem in plateis ejus : et corruent interfecti in medio ejus gladio per circuitum, et scient quia ego Dominus.

28:23 And I will send into her pestilence, and blood in her streets: and they shall fall being slain by the sword on all sides in the midst thereof: and they shall know that I am the Lord.

28:24 Et non erit ultra domui Israël offendiculum amaritudinis, et spina dolorem inferens undique per circuitum eorum qui adversantur eis : et scient quia ego Dominus Deus.

28:24 And the house of Israel shall have no more a stumblingblock of bitterness, nor a thorn causing pain on every side round about them, of them that are against them: and they shall know that I am the Lord God.

28:25 Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Quando congregavero domum Israël de populis in quibus dispersi sunt, sanctificabor in eis coram gentibus : et habitabunt in terra sua, quam dedi servo meo Jacob :

28:25 Thus saith the Lord God: When I shall have gathered together the house of Israel out of the people among whom they are scattered: I will be sanctified in them before the Gentiles: and they shall dwell in their own land, which I gave to my servant Jacob.

28:26 et habitabunt in ea securi, et ædificabunt domos, et plantabunt vineas, et habitabunt confidenter, cum fecero judicia in omnibus qui adversantur eis per circuitum : et scient quia ego Dominus Deus eorum.

28:26 And they shall dwell therein secure, and they shall build houses, and shall plant vineyards, and shall dwell with confidence, when I shall have executed judgments upon all that are their enemies round about: and they shall know that I am the Lord their God.

Chapter 29

29:1 In anno decimo, decimo mense, undecima die mensis, factum est verbum Domini ad me, dicens :

29:1 In the tenth year, the tenth month, the eleventh day of the month, the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

29:2 Fili hominis, pone faciem tuam contra Pharaonem regem Ægypti, et prophetabis de eo, et de Ægypto universa.

29:2 Son of man, set thy face against Pharao king of Egypt: and thou shalt prophesy of him, and of all Egypt:

29:3 Loquere, et dices : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Ecce ego ad te, Pharao rex Ægypti, draco magne, qui cubas in medio fluminum tuorum, et dicis : Meus est fluvius, et ego feci memetipsum.

29:3 Speak, and say: Thus saith the Lord God: Behold, I come against thee, Pharao king of Egypt, thou great dragon that liest in the midst of thy rivers, and sayest: The river is mine, and I made myself.

29:4 Et ponam frenum in maxillis tuis, et agglutinabo pisces fluminum tuorum squamis tuis, et extraham te de medio fluminum tuorum, et universi pisces tui squamis tuis adhærebunt.

29:4 But I will put a bridle in thy jaws: and I will cause the fish of thy rivers to stick to thy scales: and I will draw thee out of the midst of thy rivers, and all thy fish shall stick to thy scales.

29:5 Et projiciam te in desertum, et omnes pisces fluminis tui : super faciem terræ cades ; non colligeris, neque congregaberis : bestiis terræ et volatilibus cæli dedi te ad devorandum.

29:5 And I will cast thee forth into the desert, and all the fish of thy river: thou shalt fall upon the face of the earth, thou shalt not be taken up, nor gathered together: I have given thee for meat to the beasts of the earth, and to the fowls of the air.

29:6 Et scient omnes habitatores Ægypti quia ego Dominus, pro eo quod fuisti baculus arundineus domui Israël :

29:6 And all the inhabitants of Egypt shall know that I am the Lord: because thou hast been a staff of a reed to the house of Israel.

29:7 quando apprehenderunt te manu, et confractus es, et lacerasti omnem humerum eorum : et innitentibus eis super te comminutus es, et dissolvisti omnes renes eorum.

29:7 When they took hold of thee with the hand thou didst break, and rent all their shoulder: and when they leaned upon thee, thou brokest, and weakenest all their loins.

29:8 Propterea hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Ecce ego adducam super te gladium, et interficiam de te hominem et jumentum.

29:8 Therefore thus saith the Lord God: Behold, I will bring the sword upon thee: and cut off man and beast out of thee.

29:9 Et erit terra Ægypti in desertum et in solitudinem : et scient quia ego Dominus, pro eo quod dixeris : Fluvius meus est, et ego feci eum.

29:9 And the land of Egypt shall become a desert, and a wilderness: and they shall know that I am the Lord, because thou hast said: The river is mine, and I made it.

29:10 Idcirco ecce ego ad te, et ad flumina tua : daboque terram Ægypti in solitudines, gladio dissipatam, a turre Syenes usque ad terminos Æthiopiæ.

29:10 Therefore, behold I come against thee, and thy rivers: and I will make the land of Egypt utterly desolate, and wasted by the sword, from the tower of Syene, even to the borders of Ethiopia.

29:11 Non pertransibit eam pes hominis, neque pes jumenti gradietur in ea, et non habitabitur quadraginta annis.

29:11 The foot of man shall not pass through it, neither shall the foot of beasts go through it: nor shall it be inhabited during forty years.

29:12 Daboque terram Ægypti desertam in medio terrarum desertarum, et civitates ejus in medio urbium subversarum, et erunt desolatæ quadraginta annis : et dispergam Ægyptios in nationes, et ventilabo eos in terras.

29:12 And I will make the land of Egypt desolate in the midst of the lands that are desolate, and the cities thereof in the midst of the cites that are destroyed, and they shall be desolate for forty years: and I will scatter the Egyptians among the nations, and will disperse them through the countries.

29:13 Quia hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Post finem quadraginta annorum congregabo Ægyptum de populis in quibus dispersi fuerant.

29:13 For thus saith the Lord God: At the end of forty years I will gather the Egyptians from the people among whom they had been scattered.

29:14 Et reducam captivitatem Ægypti, et collocabo eos in terra Phathures, in terra nativitatis suæ, et erunt ibi in regnum humile.

29:14 And I will bring back the captivity of Egypt, and will place them in the land of Phatures, in the land of their nativity, and they shall be there a low kingdom:

29:15 Inter cetera regna erit humillima, et non elevabitur ultra super nationes, et imminuam eos ne imperent gentibus.

29:15 It shall be the lowest among other kingdoms, and it shall no more be exalted over the nations, and I will diminish them that they shall rule no more over the nations.

29:16 Neque erunt ultra domui Israël in confidentia, docentes iniquitatem ut fugiant, et sequantur eos : et scient quia ego Dominus Deus.

29:16 And they shall be no more a confidence to the house of Israel, teaching iniquity, that they may flee, and follow them: and they shall know that I am the Lord God.

29:17 Et factum est in vigesimo et septimo anno, in primo, in una mensis : factum est verbum Domini ad me, dicens :

29:17 And it came to pass in the seven and twentieth year in the first month, in the first of the month: that the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

29:18 Fili hominis, Nabuchodonosor rex Babylonis servire fecit exercitum suum servitute magna adversum Tyrum : omne caput decalvatum, et omnis humerus depilatus est : et merces non est reddita ei, neque exercitui ejus, de Tyro, pro servitute qua servivit mihi adversus eam.

29:18 Son of man, Nabuchodonosor king of Babylon hath made his army to undergo hard service against Tyre: every head was made bald, and every shoulder was peeled and there hath been no reward given him, nor his army for Tyre, for the service that he rendered me against it.

29:19 Propterea hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Ecce ego dabo Nabuchodonosor regem Babylonis in terra Ægypti : et accipiet multitudinem ejus, et deprædabitur manubias ejus, et diripiet spolia ejus : et erit merces exercitui illius,

29:19 Therefore thus saith the Lord God: Behold, I will set Nabuchodonosor the king of Babylon in the land of Egypt: and he shall take her multitude, and take the booty thereof for a prey, and rifle the spoils thereof: and it shall be wages for his army.

29:20 et operi quo servivit adversus eam : dedi ei terram Ægypti pro eo quod laboraverit mihi, ait Dominus Deus.

29:20 And for the service that he hath done me against it: I have given him the land of Egypt, because he hath laboured for me, saith the Lord God.

29:21 In die illo pullulabit cornu domui Israël, et tibi dabo apertum os in medio eorum, et scient quia ego Dominus.

29:21 In that day a horn shall bud forth to the house of Israel, and I will give thee an open mouth in the midst of them: and they shall know that I am the Lord.

Chapter 30

30:1 Et factum est verbum Domini ad me, dicens :

30:1 And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

30:2 Fili hominis, propheta, et dic : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Ululate : Væ, væ diei !

30:2 Son of man prophesy, and say: Thus saith the Lord God: Howl ye, Woe, woe to the day:

30:3 quia juxta est dies, et appropinquat dies Domini, dies nubis : tempus gentium erit.

30:3 For the day is near, yea the day of the Lord is near: a cloudy day, it shall be the time of the nations.

30:4 Et veniet gladius in Ægyptum, et erit pavor in Æthiopia, cum ceciderint vulnerati in Ægypto, et ablata fuerit multitudo illius, et destructa fundamenta ejus.

30:4 And the sword shall come upon Egypt: and there shall be dread in Ethiopia, when the wounded shall fall in Egypt, and the multitude thereof shall be taken away, and the foundations thereof shall be destroyed.

30:5 Æthiopia, et Libya, et Lydi, et omne reliquum vulgus, et Chub, et filii terræ fœderis, cum eis gladio cadent.

30:5 Ethiopia, and Libya, and Lydia, and all the rest of the crowd, and Chub, and the children of the land of the covenant, shall fall with them by the sword.

30:6 Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Et corruent fulcientes Ægyptum, et destruetur superbia imperii ejus : a turre Syenes gladio cadent in ea, ait Dominus Deus exercituum.

30:6 Thus saith the Lord God: They also that uphold Egypt shall fall, and the pride of her empire shall be brought down: from the tower of Syene shall they fall in it by the sword, saith the Lord the God of hosts.

30:7 Et dissipabuntur in medio terrarum desolatarum, et urbes ejus in medio civitatum desertarum erunt :

30:7 And they shall be desolate in the midst of the lands that are desolate, and the cities thereof shall be in the midst of the cities that are wasted.

30:8 et scient quia ego Dominus, cum dedero ignem in Ægypto, et attriti fuerint omnes auxiliatores ejus.

30:8 And they shall know that I am the Lord: when I shall have set a fire in Egypt, and all the helpers thereof shall be destroyed.

30:9 In die illa egredientur nuntii a facie mea in trieribus ad conterendam Æthiopiæ confidentiam : et erit pavor in eis in die Ægypti, quia absque dubio veniet.

30:9 In that day shall messengers go forth from my face in ships to destroy the confidence of Ethiopia, and there shall be dread among them in the day of Egypt: because it shall certainly come.

30:10 Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Cessare faciam multitudinem Ægypti in manu Nabuchodonosor regis Babylonis.

30:10 Thus saith the Lord God: I will make the multitude of Egypt to cease by the hand of Nabuchodonosor the king of Babylon.

30:11 Ipse et populus ejus cum eo, fortissimi gentium, adducentur ad disperdendam terram : et evaginabunt gladios suos super Ægyptum, et implebunt terram interfectis.

30:11 He and his people with him, the strongest of nations, shall be brought to destroy the land: and they shall draw their swords upon Egypt: and shall fill the land with the slain.

30:12 Et faciam alveos fluminum aridos, et tradam terram in manus pessimorum : et dissipabo terram et plenitudinem ejus manu alienorum : ego Dominus locutus sum.

30:12 And I will make the channels of the rivers dry, and will deliver the land into the hand of the wicked: and will lay waste the land and all that is therein by the hands of strangers, I the Lord have spoken it.

30:13 Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Et disperdam simulacra, et cessare faciam idola de Memphis : et dux de terra Ægypti non erit amplius, et dabo terrorem in terra Ægypti.

30:13 Thus saith the Lord God: I will also destroy the idols, and I will make an end of the idols of Memphis: and there shall: be no more a prince of the land of Egypt and I will cause a terror in the land of Egypt.

30:14 Et disperdam terram Phathures, et dabo ignem in Taphnis, et faciam judicia in Alexandria.

30:14 And I will destroy the land of Phatures, and will make a fire in Taphnis, and will execute judgments in Alexandria.

30:15 Et effundam indignationem meam super Pelusium, robur Ægypti, et interficiam multitudinem Alexandriæ.

30:15 And I will pour out my indignation upon Pelusium the strength of Egypt, and will cut off the multitude of Alexandria.

30:16 Et dabo ignem in Ægypto : quasi parturiens dolebit Pelusium, et Alexandria erit dissipata, et in Memphis angustiæ quotidianæ.

30:16 And I will make a fire in Egypt: Pelusium shall be in pain like a woman in labour, and Alexandria shall be laid waste, and in Memphis there shall be daily distresses.

30:17 Juvenes Heliopoleos et Bubasti gladio cadent, et ipsæ captivæ ducentur.

30:17 The young men of Heliopolis, and of Bubastus shall fall by the sword, and they themselves shall go into captivity.

30:18 Et in Taphnis nigrescet dies, cum contrivero ibi sceptra Ægypti, et defecerit in ea superbia potentiæ ejus : ipsam nubes operiet, filiæ autem ejus in captivitatem ducentur.

30:18 And in Taphnis the day shall be darkened, when I shall break there the sceptres of Egypt, and the pride of her power shall cease in her: a cloud shall cover her, and her daughters shall be led into captivity.

30:19 Et judicia faciam in Ægypto : et scient quia ego Dominus.

30:19 And I will execute judgments in Egypt: and they shall know that I am the Lord.

30:20 Et factum est in undecimo anno, in primo mense, in septima mensis : factum est verbum Domini ad me, dicens :

30:20 And it came to pass in the eleventh year, in the first month, in the seventh day of the month, that the word of the Lord came, me, saying:

30:21 Fili hominis, brachium Pharaonis regis Ægypti confregi, et ecce non est obvolutum ut restitueretur ei sanitas, ut ligaretur pannis, et fasciaretur linteolis, ut recepto robore posset tenere gladium.

30:21 Son of man, I have broken the arm of Pharao king of Egypt: and behold it is not bound up, to be healed, to be tied up with clothes, and swathed with linen, that it might recover strength, and hold the sword.

30:22 Propterea hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Ecce ego ad Pharaonem regem Ægypti, et comminuam brachium ejus forte, sed confractum : et dejiciam gladium de manu ejus,

30:22 Therefore, thus saith the Lord God: Behold, I come against Pharao king of Egypt, and I will break into pieces his strong arm, which is already broken: and I will cause the sword to fall out of his hand:

30:23 et dispergam Ægyptum in gentibus, et ventilabo eos in terris.

30:23 And I will disperse Egypt among the nations, and scatter them through the countries.

30:24 Et confortabo brachia regis Babylonis, daboque gladium meum in manu ejus, et confringam brachia Pharaonis, et gement gemitibus interfecti coram facie ejus.

30:24 And I will strengthen the arms of the king of Babylon, and will put my sword in his hand: and I will break the arms of Pharao, and they shall groan bitterly being slain before his face.

30:25 Et confortabo brachia regis Babylonis, et brachia Pharaonis concident : et scient quia ego Dominus, cum dedero gladium meum in manu regis Babylonis, et extenderit eum super terram Ægypti.

30:25 And I will strengthen the arms of the king of Babylon, and the arms of Pharao shall fall: and they shall know that I am the Lord, when I shall have given my sword into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he shall have stretched it forth upon the land of Egypt.

30:26 Et dispergam Ægyptum in nationes, et ventilabo eos in terras : et scient quia ego Dominus.

30:26 And I will disperse Egypt among the nations, and will scatter them through the countries, and they shall know that I am the Lord.

Chapter 31

31:1 Et factum est in anno undecimo, tertio mense, una mensis : factum est verbum Domini ad me, dicens :

31:1 And it came to pass, in the eleventh year, the third month the first day of the month, that the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

31:2 Fili hominis, dic Pharaoni regi Ægypti et populo ejus : Cui similis factus es in magnitudine tua ?

31:2 Son of man, speak to Pharao king of Egypt, and to his people: To whom art thou like in thy greatness?

31:3 ecce Assur quasi cedrus in Libano, pulcher ramis, et frondibus nemorosus, excelsusque altitudine, et inter condensas frondes elevatum est cacumen ejus.

31:3 Behold, the Assyrian like a cedar in Libanus, with fair branches, and full of leaves, of a high stature, and his top was elevated among the thick boughs.

31:4 Aquæ nutrierunt illum ; abyssus exaltavit illum : flumina ejus manabant in circuitu radicum ejus, et rivos suos emisit ad universa ligna regionis.

31:4 The waters nourished him, the deep set him tip on high, the streams thereof ran round about his roots, and it sent, forth its rivulets to all the trees of the country.

31:5 Propterea elevata est altitudo ejus super omnia ligna regionis, et multiplicata sunt arbusta ejus, et elevati sunt rami ejus præ aquis multis.

31:5 Therefore was his height exalted above all the trees of the country and his branches were multiplied, and his boughs were elevated because of many waters.

31:6 Cumque extendisset umbram suam, in ramis ejus fecerunt nidos omnia volatilia cæli : et sub frondibus ejus genuerunt omnes bestiæ saltuum, et sub umbraculo illius habitabat cœtus gentium plurimarum.

31:6 And when he had spread forth his shadow, all the fowls of the air made their nests in his boughs, and all the beasts of the forest brought forth their young under his branches, and the assembly of many nations dwelt under his shadow.

31:7 Eratque pulcherrimus in magnitudine sua, et in dilatatione arbustorum suorum : erat enim radix illius juxta aquas multas.

31:7 And he was most beautiful for his greatness, and for the spreading of his branches: for his root was near great waters.

31:8 Cedri non fuerunt altiores illo in paradiso Dei ; abietes non adæquaverunt summitatem ejus, et platani non fuerunt æquæ frondibus illius : omne lignum paradisi Dei non est assimilatum illi, et pulchritudini ejus.

31:8 The cedars in the paradise of God were not higher than he, the fir trees did not equal his top, neither were the plane trees to be compared with him for branches: no tree in the paradise of God was like him in his beauty.

31:9 Quoniam speciosum feci eum, et multis condensisque frondibus, et æmulata sunt eum omnia ligna voluptatis quæ erant in paradiso Dei.

31:9 For I made him beautiful and thick set with many branches: and all the trees of pleasure, that were in the paradise of God, envied him.

31:10 Propterea hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Pro eo quod sublimatus est in altitudine, et dedit summitatem suam virentem atque condensam, et elevatum est cor ejus in altitudine sua :

31:10 Therefore thus saith the Lord God: Because he was exalted in height, and shot up his top green and thick, and his heart was lifted up in his height:

31:11 tradidi eum in manu fortissimi gentium : faciens faciet ei : juxta impietatem ejus ejeci eum.

31:11 I have delivered him into the hands of the mighty one of the nations, he shall deal with him: I have cast him out according to his wickedness.

31:12 Et succident eum alieni, et crudelissimi nationum, et projicient eum super montes : et in cunctis convallibus corruent rami ejus, et confringentur arbusta ejus in universis rupibus terræ : et recedent de umbraculo ejus omnes populi terræ, et relinquent eum.

31:12 And strangers, and the most cruel of the nations shall cut him down, and cast him away upon the mountains, and his boughs shall fall in every valley, and his branches shall be broken on every rock of the country: and all the people of the earth shall depart from his shadow, and leave him.

31:13 In ruina ejus habitaverunt omnia volatilia cæli, et in ramis ejus fuerunt universæ bestiæ regionis.

31:13 All the fowls of the air dwelt upon his ruins, and all the beasts of the field were among his branches.

31:14 Quam ob rem non elevabuntur in altitudine sua omnia ligna aquarum, nec ponent sublimitatem suam inter nemorosa atque frondosa, nec stabunt in sublimitate sua omnia quæ irrigantur aquis : quia omnes traditi sunt in mortem ad terram ultimam, in medio filiorum hominum, ad eos qui descendunt in lacum.

31:14 For which cause none of the trees by the waters shall exalt themselves for their height: nor shoot up their tops among the thick branches and leaves, neither shall any of them that are watered stand up in their height: for they are all delivered unto death to the lowest parts of the earth, in the midst of the children of men, with them that go down into the pit.

31:15 Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : In die quando descendit ad inferos, induxi luctum : operui eum abysso, et prohibui flumina ejus, et coërcui aquas multas : contristatus est super eum Libanus, et omnia ligna agri concussa sunt.

31:15 Thus saith the Lord God: In the day when he went down to hell, I brought in mourning, I covered him with the deep: and I withheld its rivers, and restrained the many waters: Libanus grieved for him, and all the trees of the field trembled.

31:16 A sonitu ruinæ ejus commovi gentes cum deducerem eum ad infernum cum his qui descendebant in lacum : et consolata sunt in terra infima omnia ligna voluptatis egregia atque præclara in Libano, universa quæ irrigabantur aquis.

31:16 I shook the nations with the sound of his fall, when I brought him down to hell with them that descend into the pit: and all the trees of pleasure, the choice and best in Libanus, all that were moistened with waters, were comforted in the lowest parts of the earth.

31:17 Nam et ipsi cum eo descendent in infernum ad interfectos gladio : et brachium uniuscujusque sedebit sub umbraculo ejus in medio nationum.

31:17 For they also shall go down with him to hell to them that are slain by the sword; and the arm of every one shall sit down under his shadow in the midst of the nations.

31:18 Cui assimilatus es, o inclyte atque sublimis inter ligna voluptatis ? ecce deductus es cum lignis voluptatis ad terram ultimam : in medio incircumcisorum dormies, cum eis qui interfecti sunt gladio : ipse est Pharao, et omnis multitudo ejus, dicit Dominus Deus.

31:18 To whom art thou like, O thou that art famous and lofty among the trees of pleasure? Behold, thou art brought down with the trees of pleasure to the lowest parts of the earth: thou shalt sleep in the midst of the uncircumcised, with them that are slain by the sword: this is Pharao, and all his multitude, saith the Lord God.

Chapter 32

32:1 Et factum est, duodecimo anno, in mense duodecimo, in una mensis : factum est verbum Domini ad me, dicens :

32:1 And it came to pass in the twelfth year, in the twelfth month, in the first day of the month, that the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

32:2 Fili hominis, assume lamentum super Pharaonem regem Ægypti, et dices ad eum : Leoni gentium assimilatus es, et draconi qui est in mari : et ventilabas cornu in fluminibus tuis, et conturbabas aquas pedibus tuis, et conculcabas flumina earum.

32:2 Son of man, take up a lamentation for Pharao the king of Egypt, and say to him: Thou art like the lion of the nations, and the dragon that is in the sea: and thou didst push with the horn in thy rivers, and didst trouble the waters with thy feet, and didst trample upon their streams.

32:3 Propterea hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Expandam super te rete meum in multitudine populorum multorum, et extraham te in sagena mea.

32:3 Therefore, thus saith the Lord God: I will spread out my net over thee with the multitude of many people, and I will draw thee up in my net.

32:4 Et projiciam te in terram ; super faciem agri abjiciam te : et habitare faciam super te omnia volatilia cæli, et saturabo de te bestias universæ terræ.

32:4 And I will throw thee out on the land, I will cast thee away into the open field and I will cause all the fowls of the air to dwell upon thee, and I will fill the beasts of all the earth with thee.

32:5 Et dabo carnes tuas super montes, et implebo colles tuos sanie tua.

32:5 And I will lay thy flesh upon the mountains, and will fill thy hills with thy corruption,

32:6 Et irrigabo terram fœtore sanguinis tui super montes, et valles implebuntur ex te.

32:6 And I will water the earth with thy stinking blood upon the mountains, and the valleys shall be filled with thee.

32:7 Et operiam, cum extinctus fueris, cælum, et nigrescere faciam stellas ejus : solem nube tegam, et luna non dabit lumen suum.

32:7 And I will cover the heavens, when thou shalt be put out, and I will make the stars thereof dark: I will cover the sun with a cloud, and the moon shall not give her light.

32:8 Omnia luminaria cæli mœrere faciam super te, et dabo tenebras super terram tuam, dicit Dominus Deus, cum ceciderint vulnerati tui in medio terræ, ait Dominus Deus.

32:8 I will make all the lights of heaven to mourn over thee and I will cause darkness upon thy land, saith the Lord God, when thy wounded shall fall in the midst of the land, saith the Lord God.

32:9 Et irritabo cor populorum multorum, cum induxero contritionem tuam in gentibus super terras quas nescis.

32:9 And I shall provoke to anger the heart of many people, when I shall have brought in thy destruction among the nations upon the lands, which thou knowest not.

32:10 Et stupescere faciam super te populos multos, et reges eorum horrore nimio formidabunt super te, cum volare cœperit gladius meus super facies eorum : et obstupescent repente singuli pro anima sua in die ruinæ tuæ.

32:10 And I will make many people to be amazed at thee, and their kings shall be horribly afraid for thee, when my sword shall begin to fly upon their faces: and they shall be astonished on a sudden, every one for his own life, in the day of their ruin.

32:11 Quia hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Gladius regis Babylonis veniet tibi.

32:11 For thus saith the Lord God: The sword of the king of Babylon shall come upon thee,

32:12 In gladiis fortium dejiciam multitudinem tuam : inexpugnabiles omnes gentes hæ, et vastabunt superbiam Ægypti, et dissipabitur multitudo ejus.

32:12 By the swords of the mighty I will overthrow thy multitude: all these nations are invincible: and they shall waste the pride of Egypt, and the multitude thereof shall be destroyed.

32:13 Et perdam omnia jumenta ejus, quæ erant super aquas plurimas : et non conturbabit eas pes hominis ultra, neque ungula jumentorum turbabit eas.

32:13 I will destroy also all the beasts thereof that were beside the great waters: and the foot of man shall trouble them no more, neither shall the hoof of beasts trouble them.

32:14 Tunc purissimas reddam aquas eorum, et flumina eorum quasi oleum adducam, ait Dominus Deus,

32:14 Then will I make their waters clear, and cause their rivers to run like oil, saith the Lord God:

32:15 cum dedero terram Ægypti desolatam : deseretur autem terra a plenitudine sua quando percussero omnes habitatores ejus : et scient quia ego Dominus.

32:15 When I shall have made the land of Egypt desolate: and the land shall be destitute of her fulness, when I shall have struck all the inhabitants thereof and they shall know that I am the Lord.

32:16 Planctus est, et plangent eum : filiæ gentium plangent eum : super Ægyptum et super multitudinem ejus plangent eum, ait Dominus Deus.

32:16 This is the lamentation, and they shall lament therewith: the daughters of the nations shall lament therewith for Egypt, and for the multitude thereof they shall lament therewith, saith the Lord God.

32:17 Et factum est in duodecimo anno, in quintadecima mensis : factum est verbum Domini ad me, dicens :

32:17 And it came to pass in the twelfth year, in the fifteenth day of the month, that the word of the Lord came to me saying:

32:18 Fili hominis, cane lugubre super multitudinem Ægypti : et detrahe eam ipsam, et filias gentium robustarum, ad terram ultimam, cum his qui descendunt in lacum.

32:18 Son of man, sing a mournful song for the multitude of Egypt: and cast her down, both her, and the daughters of the mighty nations to the lowest part of the earth, with them that go down into the pit.

32:19 Quo pulchrior es ? descende, et dormi cum incircumcisis.

32:19 Whom dost thou excel in beauty? go down and sleep with the uncircumcised.

32:20 In medio interfectorum gladio cadent ; gladius datus est : attraxerunt eam et omnes populos ejus.

32:20 They shall fall in the midst of them that are slain with the sword: the sword is given, they have drawn her down, and all her people.

32:21 Loquentur ei potentissimi robustorum de medio inferni, qui cum auxiliatoribus ejus descenderunt, et dormierunt incircumcisi interfecti gladio.

32:21 The most mighty among the strong ones shall speak to him from the midst of hell, they that went down with his helpers and slept uncircumcised, slain by the sword.

32:22 Ibi Assur, et omnis multitudo ejus : in circuitu illius sepulchra ejus, omnes interfecti, et qui ceciderunt gladio.

32:22 Assur is there, and all his multitude: their graves are round about him, all of them slain, and that fell by the sword.

32:23 Quorum data sunt sepulchra in novissimis laci, et facta est multitudo ejus per gyrum sepulchri ejus : universi interfecti, cadentesque gladio, qui dederant quondam formidinem in terra viventium.

32:23 Whose graves are set in the lowest parts of the pit: and his multitude lay round about his grave: all of them slain, and fallen by the sword, they that heretofore spread terror in the land of the living.

32:24 Ibi Ælam, et omnis multitudo ejus per gyrum sepulchri sui : omnes hi interfecti, ruentesque gladio, qui descenderunt incircumcisi ad terram ultimam ; qui posuerunt terrorem suum in terra viventium, et portaverunt ignominiam suam cum his qui descendunt in lacum.

32:24 There is Elam and all his multitude round about his grave, all of them slain, and fallen by the sword; that went down uncircumcised to the lowest parts of the earth: that caused their terror in the land of the living, and they have borne their shame with them that go down into the pit.

32:25 In medio interfectorum posuerunt cubile ejus in universis populis ejus : in circuitu ejus sepulchrum illius : omnes hi incircumcisi, interfectique gladio. Dederunt enim terrorem suum in terra viventium, et portaverunt ignominiam suam cum his qui descendunt in lacum : in medio interfectorum positi sunt.

32:25 In the midst of the slain they have set him a bed among all his people: their graves are round about him: all these are uncircumcised, and slain by the sword: for they spread their terror in the land of the living, and have borne their shame with them that descend into the pit: they are laid in the midst of the slain.

32:26 Ibi Mosoch et Thubal, et omnis multitudo ejus : in circuitu ejus sepulchra illius : omnes hi incircumcisi, interfectique et cadentes gladio, quia dederunt formidinem suam in terra viventium.

32:26 There is Mosoch, and Thubal, and all their multitude: their graves are round about him: all of them uncircumcised and slain, and fallen by the sword: though they spread their terror in the land of the living.

32:27 Et non dormient cum fortibus, cadentibusque, et incircumcisis, qui descenderunt ad infernum cum armis suis, et posuerunt gladios suos sub capitibus suis, et fuerunt iniquitates eorum in ossibus eorum : quia terror fortium facti sunt in terra viventium.

32:27 And they shall not sleep with the brave, and with them that fell uncircumcised, that went down to hell with their weapons, and laid their swords under their heads, and their iniquities were in their bones, because they were the terror of the mighty in the land of the living.

32:28 Et tu ergo in medio incircumcisorum contereris, et dormies cum interfectis gladio.

32:28 So thou also shalt be broken in the midst of the uncircumcised, and shalt sleep with them that are slain by the sword.

32:29 Ibi Idumæa, et reges ejus, et omnes duces ejus, qui dati sunt cum exercitu suo cum interfectis gladio, et qui cum incircumcisis dormierunt, et cum his qui descendunt in lacum.

32:29 There is Edom, and her kings, and all her princes, who with their army are joined with them that are slain by the sword: and have slept with the uncircumcised, and with them that go down into the pit.

32:30 Ibi principes aquilonis omnes, et universi venatores, qui deducti sunt cum interfectis, paventes, et in sua fortitudine confusi : qui dormierunt incircumcisi cum interfectis gladio, et portaverunt confusionem suam cum his qui descendunt in lacum.

32:30 There are all the princes of the north, and all the hunters: who were brought down with the slain, fearing, and confounded in their strength: who slept uncircumcised with them that are slain by the sword, and have borne their shame with them that go down into the pit.

32:31 Vidit eos Pharao, et consolatus est super universa multitudine sua, quæ interfecta est gladio : Pharao, et omnis exercitus ejus, ait Dominus Deus.

32:31 Pharao saw them, and he was comforted concerning all his multitude, which was slain by the sword: Pharao, and all his army, saith the Lord God:

32:32 Quia dedi terrorem meum in terra viventium, et dormivit in medio incircumcisorum cum interfectis gladio : Pharao, et omnis multitudo ejus, ait Dominus Deus.

32:32 Because I have spread my terror in the land of the living, and he hath slept in the midst of the uncircumcised with them that are slain by the sword: Pharao and all his multitude, saith the Lord God.

Chapter 33

33:1 Et factum est verbum Domini ad me, dicens :

33:1 And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

33:2 Fili hominis, loquere ad filios populi tui, et dices ad eos : Terra, cum induxero super eam gladium, et tulerit populus terræ virum unum de novissimis suis, et constituerit eum super se speculatorem :

33:2 Son of man, speak to the children of thy people, and say to them: When I bring the sword upon a land, if the people of the land take a man, one of their meanest, and make him a watchman over them:

33:3 et ille viderit gladium venientem super terram, et cecinerit buccina, et annuntiaverit populo :

33:3 And he sees the sword coming upon the land, and sound the trumpet, and tell the people:

33:4 audiens autem quisquis ille est sonitum buccinæ, et non se observaverit, veneritque gladius, et tulerit eum : sanguis ipsius super caput ejus erit.

33:4 Then he that heareth the sound of the trumpet, whosoever he be, and doth not look to himself, if the sword come, and cut him off: his blood shall be upon his own head.

33:5 Sonum buccinæ audivit, et non se observavit : sanguis ejus in ipso erit. Si autem se custodierit, animam suam salvabit.

33:5 He heard the sound of the trumpet, and did not look to himself, his blood shall be upon him: but if he look to himself, he shall save his life.

33:6 Quod si speculator viderit gladium venientem, et non insonuerit buccina, et populus se non custodierit, veneritque gladius, et tulerit de eis animam : ille quidem in iniquitate sua captus est ; sanguinem autem ejus de manu speculatoris requiram.

33:6 And if the watchman see the sword coming, and sound not the trumpet: and the people look not to themselves, and the sword come, and cut off a soul from among them: he indeed is taken away in his iniquity, but I will require his blood at the hand of the watchman.

33:7 Et tu, fili hominis, speculatorem dedi te domui Israël : audiens ergo ex ore meo sermonem, annuntiabis eis ex me.

33:7 So thou, O son of man, I have made thee a watchman to the house of Israel: therefore thou shalt hear the word from my mouth, and shalt tell it them from me.

33:8 Si me dicente ad impium : Impie, morte morieris : non fueris locutus ut se custodiat impius a via sua, ipse impius in iniquitate sua morietur ; sanguinem autem ejus de manu tua requiram.

33:8 When I say to the wicked: O wicked man, thou shalt surely die: if thou dost not speak to warn the wicked man from his way: that wicked man shall die in his iniquity, but I will require his blood at thy hand.

33:9 Si autem annuntiante te ad impium ut a viis suis convertatur, non fuerit conversus a via sua, ipse in iniquitate sua morietur, porro tu animam tuam liberasti.

33:9 But if thou tell the wicked man, that he may be converted from his ways, and he be not converted from his way he shall die in his iniquity: but thou hast delivered thy soul.

33:10 Tu ergo, fili hominis, dic ad domum Israël : Sic locuti estis, dicentes : Iniquitates nostræ et peccata nostra super nos sunt, et in ipsis nos tabescimus : quomodo ergo vivere poterimus ?

33:10 Thou therefore, O son of man, say to the house of Israel: Thus you have spoken, saying: Our iniquities, and our sins are upon us, and we pine away in them: how then can we live?

33:11 Dic ad eos : Vivo ego, dicit Dominus Deus, nolo mortem impii, sed ut convertatur impius a via sua, et vivat. Convertimini, convertimini a viis vestris pessimis, et quare moriemini, domus Israël ?

33:11 Say to them: As I live, saith the Lord God, I desire not the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from his way, and live. Turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways: and why will you die, O house of Israel?

33:12 Tu itaque, fili hominis, dic ad filios populi tui : Justitia justi non liberabit eum, in quacumque die peccaverit, et impietas impii non nocebit ei, in quacumque die conversus fuerit ab impietate sua : et justus non poterit vivere in justitia sua, in quacumque die peccaverit.

33:12 Thou therefore, O son of man, say to the children of thy people: The justice of the just shall not deliver him, in what day soever he shall sin: and the wickedness of the wicked shall not hurt him, in what day soever he shall turn from his wickedness: and the just shall not be able to live in his justice, in what day soever he shall sin.

33:13 Etiamsi dixero justo quod vita vivat, et confisus in justitia sua fecerit iniquitatem, omnes justitiæ ejus oblivioni tradentur, et in iniquitate sua quam operatus est, in ipsa morietur.

33:13 Yea, if I shall say to the just that he shall surely live, and he, trusting in his justice, commit iniquity: all his justices shall be forgotten, and his iniquity, which he hath committed, in the same shall he die.

33:14 Si autem dixero impio : Morte morieris : et egerit pœnitentiam a peccato suo, feceritque judicium et justitiam,

33:14 And it I shall say to the wicked: Thou shalt surely die: and he do penance for his sin, and do judgment and justice,

33:15 et pignus restituerit ille impius, rapinamque reddiderit, in mandatis vitæ ambulaverit, nec fecerit quidquam injustum : vita vivet, et non morietur.

33:15 And if that wicked man restore the pledge, and render what he had robbed, and walk in the commandments of life, and do no unjust thing: he shall surely live, and shall not die.

33:16 Omnia peccata ejus quæ peccavit, non imputabuntur ei : judicium et justitiam fecit : vita vivet.

33:16 None of his sins, which he hath committed, shall be imputed to him: he hath done judgment and justice, he shall surely live.

33:17 Et dixerunt filii populi tui : Non est æqui ponderis via Domini : et ipsorum via injusta est.

33:17 And the children of thy people have said: The way of the Lord is not equitable: whereas their own way is unjust.

33:18 Cum enim recesserit justus a justitia sua, feceritque iniquitates, morietur in eis.

33:18 For when the just shall depart from his justice, and commit iniquities, he shall die in them.

33:19 Et cum recesserit impius ab impietate sua, feceritque judicium et justitiam, vivet in eis.

33:19 And when the wicked shall depart from his wickedness, and shall do judgments, and justice, he shall live in them.

33:20 Et dicitis : Non est recta via Domini. Unumquemque juxta vias suas judicabo de vobis, domus Israël.

33:20 And you say: The way of the Lord is not right, I will judge every one of you according to his ways, O house of Israel.

33:21 Et factum est in duodecimo anno, in decimo mense, in quinta mensis transmigrationis nostræ, venit ad me qui fugerat de Jerusalem, dicens : Vastata est civitas.

33:21 And it came to pass in the twelfth year of our captivity, in the tenth month, in the fifth day of the month, that there came to me one that was fled from Jerusalem, saying: The city is laid waste.

33:22 Manus autem Domini facta fuerat ad me vespere, antequam veniret qui fugerat : aperuitque os meum donec veniret ad me mane : et aperto ore meo, non silui amplius.

33:22 And the hand of the Lord had been upon me in the evening, before he that was fled came: and he opened my mouth till he came to me in the morning, and my mouth being opened, I was silent no more.

33:23 Et factum est verbum Domini ad me, dicens :

33:23 And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

33:24 Fili hominis, qui habitant in ruinosis his super humum Israël, loquentes aiunt : Unus erat Abraham, et hæreditate possedit terram : nos autem multi sumus : nobis data est terra in possessionem.

33:24 Son of man, they that dwell in these ruinous places in the land of Israel, speak, saying: Abraham was one, and he inherited the land, but we are many, the land is given us in possession.

33:25 Idcirco dices ad eos : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Qui in sanguine comeditis, et oculos vestros levatis ad immunditias vestras, et sanguinem funditis, numquid terram hæreditate possidebitis ?

33:25 Therefore say to them: Thus saith the Lord God: You that eat with the blood and lift up your eyes to your uncleannesses, and that shed blood: shall you possess the land by inheritance?

33:26 stetistis in gladiis vestris, fecistis abominationes, et unusquisque uxorem proximi sui polluit : et terram hæreditate possidebitis ?

33:26 You stood on your swords, you have committed abominations, and every one hath defiled his neighbours wife; and shall you possess the land by inheritance?

33:27 Hæc dices ad eos : Sic dicit Dominus Deus : Vivo ego, quia qui in ruinosis habitant, gladio cadent : et qui in agro est, bestiis tradetur ad devorandum : qui autem in præsidiis et speluncis sunt, peste morientur.

33:27 Say thou thus to them: Thus saith the Lord God: As I live, they that dwell in the ruinous places, shall fall by the sword: and he that is in the field, shall be given to the beasts to be devoured: and they that are in holds, and caves, shall die of the pestilence.

33:28 Et dabo terram in solitudinem et in desertum, et deficiet superba fortitudo ejus : et desolabuntur montes Israël, eo quod nullus sit qui per eos transeat :

33:28 And I will make the land a wilderness, and a desert, and the proud strength thereof shall fail, and the mountains of Israel shall be desolate, because there is none to pass by them,

33:29 et scient quia ego Dominus, cum dedero terram eorum desolatam et desertam, propter universas abominationes suas quas operati sunt.

33:29 And they shall know that I am the Lord, when I shall have made their land waste and desolate, for all their abominations which they have committed.

33:30 Et tu, fili hominis, filii populi tui, qui loquuntur de te juxta muros et in ostiis domorum, et dicunt unus ad alterum, vir ad proximum suum, loquentes : Venite, et audiamus quis sit sermo egrediens a Domino.

33:30 And thou son of man: the children of thy people, that talk of thee by the walls, and in the doors of the houses, and speak one to another each man to his neighbour, saying: Come, and let us hear what is the word that cometh forth from the Lord.

33:31 Et veniunt ad te, quasi si ingrediatur populus, et sedent coram te populus meus : et audiunt sermones tuos, et non faciunt eos : quia in canticum oris sui vertunt illos, et avaritiam suam sequitur cor eorum.

33:31 And they come to thee, as if people were coming in, and my people sit before thee: and hear thy words, and do them not: for they turn them into a song of their mouth, and their heart goeth after their covetousness.

33:32 Et es eis quasi carmen musicum, quod suavi dulcique sono canitur : et audiunt verba tua, et non faciunt ea.

33:32 And thou art to them as a musical song which is sung with a sweet and agreeable voice: and they hear thy words, and do them not.

33:33 Et cum venerit quod prædictum est (ecce enim venit), tunc scient quod prophetes fuerit inter eos.

33:33 And when that which was foretold shall come to pass, for behold it is coming, then shall they know that a prophet hath been among them.

Chapter 34

34:1 Et factum est verbum Domini ad me, dicens :

34:1 And the word of the Lord came to me, it saying:

34:2 Fili hominis, propheta de pastoribus Israël : propheta, et dices pastoribus : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Væ pastoribus Israël, qui pascebant semetipsos ! nonne greges a pastoribus pascuntur ?

34:2 Son of man, prophesy concerning the shepherds of Israel: prophesy, and say to the shepherds: Thus saith the Lord God: Woe to the shepherds of Israel, that fed themselves: should not the flocks be fed by the shepherds?

34:3 Lac comedebatis, et lanis operiebamini, et quod crassum erat occidebatis : gregem autem meum non pascebatis.

34:3 You ate the milk, and you clothed yourselves with the wool, and you killed that which was fat: but my flock you did not feed.

34:4 Quod infirmum fuit non consolidastis, et quod ægrotum non sanastis : quod confractum est non alligastis, et quod abjectum est non reduxistis, et quod perierat non quæsistis : sed cum austeritate imperabatis eis, et cum potentia.

34:4 The weak you have not strengthened, and that which was sick you have not healed, that which was broken you have not bound up, and that which was driven away you have not brought again, neither have you sought that which was lost: but you ruled over them with rigour, and with a high hand.

34:5 Et dispersæ sunt oves meæ, eo quod non esset pastor : et factæ sunt in devorationem omnium bestiarum agri, et dispersæ sunt.

34:5 And my sheep were scattered, because there was no shepherd and they became the prey of all the beasts of the field, and were scattered.

34:6 Erraverunt greges mei in cunctis montibus, et in universo colle excelso : et super omnem faciem terræ dispersi sunt greges mei, et non erat qui requireret : non erat, inquam, qui requireret.

34:6 My sheep have wandered in every mountain, and in every high hill: and my flocks were scattered upon the face of the earth, and there was none that sought them, there was none, I say, that sought them.

34:7 Propterea, pastores, audite verbum Domini.

34:7 Therefore, ye shepherds, hear the word of the Lord:

34:8 Vivo ego, dicit Dominus Deus, quia pro eo quod facti sunt greges mei in rapinam, et oves meæ in devorationem omnium bestiarum agri, eo quod non esset pastor : neque enim quæsierunt pastores mei gregem meum, sed pascebant pastores semetipsos, et greges meos non pascebant :

34:8 As I live, saith the Lord God, forasmuch as my flocks have been made a spoil, and my sheep are become a prey to all the beasts of the field, because there was no shepherd: for my shepherds did not seek after my flock, but the shepherds fed themselves, and fed not my flocks:

34:9 propterea, pastores, audite verbum Domini.

34:9 Therefore, ye shepherds, hear the word of the Lord:

34:10 Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Ecce ego ipse super pastores : requiram gregem meum de manu eorum, et cessare faciam eos, ut ultra non pascant gregem, nec pascant amplius pastores semetipsos : et liberabo gregem meum de ore eorum, et non erit ultra eis in escam.

34:10 Thus saith the Lord God: Behold I myself come upon the shepherds, I will require my flock at their hand, and I will cause them to cease from feeding the flock any more, neither shall the shepherds feed themselves any more: and I will deliver my flock from their mouth, and it shall no more be meat for them.

34:11 Quia hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Ecce ego ipse requiram oves meas, et visitabo eas.

34:11 For thus saith the Lord God: Behold I myself will seek my sheep, and will visit them.

34:12 Sicut visitat pastor gregem suum, in die quando fuerit in medio ovium suarum dissipatarum, sic visitabo oves meas, et liberabo eas de omnibus locis in quibus dispersæ fuerant in die nubis et caliginis.

34:12 As the shepherd visiteth his flock in the day when he shall be in the midst of his sheep that were scattered, so will I visit my sheep, and will deliver them out of all the places where they have been scattered in the cloudy and dark day.

34:13 Et educam eas de populis, et congregabo eas de terris, et inducam eas in terram suam, et pascam eas in montibus Israël, in rivis, et in cunctis sedibus terræ.

34:13 And I will bring them out from the peoples, and will gather them out of the countries, and will bring them to their own land: and I will feed them in the mountains of Israel, by the rivers, and in all the habitations of the land.

34:14 In pascuis uberrimis pascam eas, et in montibus excelsis Israël erunt pascua earum : ibi requiescent in herbis virentibus, et in pascuis pinguibus pascentur super montes Israël.

34:14 I will feed them in the most fruitful pastures, and their pastures shall be in the high mountains of Israel: there shall they rest on the green grass, and be fed in fat pastures upon the mountains of Israel.

34:15 Ego pascam oves meas, et ego eas accubare faciam, dicit Dominus Deus.

34:15 I will feed my sheep: and I will cause them to lie down, saith the Lord God.

34:16 Quod perierat requiram, et quod abjectum erat reducam, et quod confractum fuerat alligabo, et quod infirmum fuerat consolidabo, et quod pingue et forte custodiam : et pascam illas in judicio.

34:16 I will seek that which was lost: and that which was driven away, I will bring again: and I will bind up that which was broken, and I will strengthen that which was weak, and that which was fat and strong I will preserve, and I will feed them in judgment.

34:17 Vos autem, greges mei, hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Ecce ego judico inter pecus et pecus, arietum et hircorum.

34:17 And as for you, O my flocks, thus saith the Lord God: Behold I judge between cattle and cattle, of rams and of he goats.

34:18 Nonne satis vobis erat pascua bona depasci ? insuper et reliquias pascuarum vestrarum conculcastis pedibus vestris : et cum purissimam aquam biberetis, reliquam pedibus vestris turbabatis :

34:18 Was it not enough for you to feed upon good pastures? but you must also tread down with your feet the residue of your pastures: and when you drank the clearest water, you troubled the rest with your feet.

34:19 et oves meæ his quæ conculcata pedibus vestris fuerant, pascebantur : et quæ pedes vestri turbaverant, hæc bibebant.

34:19 And my sheep were fed with that which you had trodden with your feet: and they drank what your feet had troubled.

34:20 Propterea hæc dicit Dominus Deus ad vos : Ecce ego ipse judico inter pecus pingue et macilentum :

34:20 Therefore thus saith the Lord God to you: Behold, I myself will judge between the fat cattle and the lean.

34:21 pro eo quod lateribus et humeris impingebatis, et cornibus vestris ventilabatis omnia infirma pecora, donec dispergerentur foras,

34:21 Because you thrusted with sides and shoulders, and struck all the weak cattle with your horns, till they were scattered abroad:

34:22 salvabo gregem meum, et non erit ultra in rapinam, et judicabo inter pecus et pecus.

34:22 I will save my flock, and it shall be no more a spoil, and I will judge between cattle and cattle.

34:23 Et suscitabo super eas pastorem unum qui pascat eas, servum meum David : ipse pascet eas, et ipse erit eis in pastorem.

34:23 And I WILL SET UP ONE SHEPHERD OVER THEM, and he shall feed them, even my servant David: he shall feed them, and he shall be their shepherd.

34:24 Ego autem Dominus ero eis in Deum, et servus meus David princeps in medio eorum : ego Dominus locutus sum.

34:24 And I the Lord will be their God: and my servant David the prince in the midst of them: I the Lord have spoken it.

34:25 Et faciam cum eis pactum pacis, et cessare faciam bestias pessimas de terra : et qui habitant in deserto, securi dormient in saltibus.

34:25 And I will make a covenant of peace with them, and will cause the evil beasts to cease out of the land: and they that dwell in the wilderness shall sleep secure in the forests.

34:26 Et ponam eos in circuitu collis mei benedictionem, et deducam imbrem in tempore suo : pluviæ benedictionis erunt.

34:26 And I will make them a blessing round about my hill: and I will send down the rain in its season, there shall be showers of blessing.

34:27 Et dabit lignum agri fructum suum, et terra dabit germen suum, et erunt in terra sua absque timore : et scient quia ego Dominus, cum contrivero catenas jugi eorum, et eruero eos de manu imperantium sibi.

34:27 And the tree of the field shall yield its fruit, and the earth shall yield her increase, and they shall be in their land without fear: and they shall know that I am the Lord, when I shall have broken the bonds of their yoke, and shall have delivered them out of the hand of those that rule over them.

34:28 Et non erunt ultra in rapinam in gentibus, neque bestiæ terræ devorabunt eos : sed habitabunt confidenter absque ullo terrore.

34:28 And they shall be no more for a spoil to the nations, neither shall the beasts of the earth devour them: but they shall dwell securely without, any terror.

34:29 Et suscitabo eis germen nominatum, et non erunt ultra imminuti fame in terra, neque portabunt ultra opprobrium gentium.

34:29 And I will raise up for them a bud of renown: and they shall be no more consumed with famine in the land, neither shall they bear any more the reproach of the Gentiles.

34:30 Et scient quia ego Dominus Deus eorum cum eis, et ipsi populus meus domus Israël, ait Dominus Deus.

34:30 And they shall know that I the Lord their God am with them, and that they are my people the house of Israel: saith the Lord God.

34:31 Vos autem, greges mei, greges pascuæ meæ, homines estis : et ego Dominus Deus vester, dicit Dominus Deus.

34:31 And you my flocks, the flocks of my pasture are men: and I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord God.

Chapter 35

35:1 Et factus est sermo Domini ad me, dicens :

35:1 And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

35:2 Fili hominis, pone faciem tuam adversum montem Seir, et prophetabis de eo, et dices illi :

35:2 Son of man, set thy face against mount Seir, and prophesy concerning it, and say to it:

35:3 Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Ecce ego ad te, mons Seir : et extendam manum meam super te, et dabo te desolatum atque desertum.

35:3 Thus saith the Lord God: Behold I come against thee, mount Seir, and I will stretch forth my hand upon thee, and I will make thee desolate and waste.

35:4 Urbes tuas demoliar, et tu desertus eris : et scies quia ego Dominus.

35:4 I will destroy thy cities, and thou shalt be desolate: and thou shalt know that I am the Lord.

35:5 Eo quod fueris inimicus sempiternus, et concluseris filios Israël in manus gladii in tempore afflictionis eorum, in tempore iniquitatis extremæ :

35:5 Because thou hast been an everlasting enemy, and hast shut up the children of Israel in the hands of the sword in the time of their affliction, in the time of their last iniquity.

35:6 propterea vivo ego, dicit Dominus Deus, quoniam sanguini tradam te, et sanguis te persequetur : et cum sanguinem oderis, sanguis persequetur te.

35:6 Therefore as I live, saith the Lord God, I will deliver thee up to blood, and blood shall pursue thee: and whereas thou hast hated blood, blood shall pursue thee.

35:7 Et dabo montem Seir desolatum atque desertum, et auferam de eo euntem et redeuntem.

35:7 And I will make mount Seir waste and desolate: and I will take away from it him that goeth and him that returneth.

35:8 Et implebo montes ejus occisorum suorum : in collibus tuis, et in vallibus tuis atque in torrentibus, interfecti gladio cadent.

35:8 And I will fill his mountains with his men that are slain: in thy hills, and in thy valleys, and in thy torrents they shall fall that are slain with the sword.

35:9 In solitudines sempiternas tradam te, et civitates tuæ non habitabuntur : et scietis quia ego Dominus Deus.

35:9 I will make thee everlasting desolations, and thy cities shall not be inhabited: and thou shalt know that I am the Lord God.

35:10 Eo quod dixeris : Duæ gentes et duæ terræ meæ erunt, et hæreditate possidebo eas, cum Dominus esset ibi :

35:10 Because thou hast said: The two nations, and the two lands shall be mine, and I will possess them by inheritance: whereas the Lord was there.

35:11 propterea vivo ego, dicit Dominus Deus, quia faciam juxta iram tuam, et secundum zelum tuum, quem fecisti odio habens eos : et notus efficiar per eos, cum te judicavero.

35:11 Therefore as I live, saith the Lord God, I will do according to thy wrath, and according to thy envy, which thou hast exercised in hatred to them: and I will be made known by them, when I shall have judged thee.

35:12 Et scies quia ego Dominus audivi universa opprobria tua quæ locutus es de montibus Israël, dicens : Deserti nobis ad devorandum dati sunt.

35:12 And thou shalt know that I the Lord have heard all thy reproaches, that thou hast spoken against the mountains of Israel, saying. They are desolate, they are given to us to consume.

35:13 Et insurrexistis super me ore vestro, et derogastis adversum me verba vestra : ego audivi.

35:13 And you rose up against me with your mouth, and have derogated from me by your words: I have heard them.

35:14 Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Lætante universa terra, in solitudinem te redigam :

35:14 Thus saith the Lord God: When the whole earth shall rejoice, I will make thee a wilderness.

35:15 sicuti gavisus es super hæreditatem domus Israël eo quod fuerit dissipata, sic faciam tibi : dissipatus eris, mons Seir, et Idumæa omnis : et scient quia ego Dominus.

35:15 As thou hast rejoiced over the inheritance of the house of Israel, because it was laid waste, so will I do to thee: thou shalt be laid waste, O mount Seir, and all Idumea: and they shall know that I am the Lord.

Chapter 36

36:1 Tu autem, fili hominis, propheta super montes Israël, et dices : Montes Israël, audite verbum Domini.

36:1 And thou son of man, prophesy to the mountains of Israel, and say: Ye mountains of Israel, hear the word of the Lord:

36:2 Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Eo quod dixerit inimicus de vobis : Euge, altitudines sempiternæ in hæreditatem datæ sunt nobis :

36:2 Thus saith the Lord God: Because the enemy hath said to you: Aha, the everlasting heights are given to us for an inheritance.

36:3 propterea vaticinare, et dic : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Pro eo quod desolati estis, et conculcati per circuitum, et facti in hæreditatem reliquis gentibus, et ascendistis super labium linguæ et opprobrium populi,

36:3 Therefore prophesy, and say: Thus saith the Lord God: Because you have been desolate, and trodden under foot on every side, and made an inheritance to the rest of the nations, and are become the subject of the talk, and the reproach of the people:

36:4 propterea, montes Israël, audite verbum Domini Dei. Hæc dicit Dominus Deus montibus et collibus, torrentibus, vallibusque et desertis, parietinis et urbibus derelictis, quæ depopulatæ sunt et subsannatæ a reliquis gentibus per circuitum.

36:4 Therefore, ye mountains of Israel, hear the word of the Lord God: Thus saith the Lord God to the mountains, and to the hills, to the brooks, and to the valleys, and to desolate places, and ruinous walls, and to the cities that are forsaken, that are spoiled, and derided by the rest of the nations round about.

36:5 Propterea hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Quoniam in igne zeli mei locutus sum de reliquis gentibus, et de Idumæa universa, quæ dederunt terram meam sibi in hæreditatem cum gaudio, et toto corde et ex animo, et ejecerunt eam ut vastarent :

36:5 Therefore thus saith the Lord God: In the fire of my zeal I have spoken of the rest of the nations, and of all Edom, who have taken my land to themselves, for an inheritance with joy, and with all the heart, and with the mind: and have cast it out to lay it waste.

36:6 idcirco vaticinare super humum Israël, et dices montibus et collibus, jugis et vallibus : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Ecce ego in zelo meo et in furore meo locutus sum, eo quod confusionem gentium sustinueritis.

36:6 Prophesy therefore concerning the land of Israel, and say to the mountains, and to the hills, to the ridges, and to the valleys: Thus saith the Lord God: Behold I have spoken in my zeal, and in my indignation, because you have borne the shame of the Gentiles.

36:7 Idcirco hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Ego levavi manum meam, ut gentes quæ in circuitu vestro sunt, ipsæ confusionem suam portent.

36:7 Therefore thus saith the Lord God: I have lifted up my hand, that the Gentiles who are round about you, shall themselves bear their shame.

36:8 Vos autem, montes Israël, ramos vestros germinetis, et fructum vestrum afferatis populo meo Israël : prope enim est ut veniat.

36:8 But as for you, O mountains of Israel, shoot ye forth your branches, and yield your fruit to my people of Israel: for they are at hand to come.

36:9 Quia ecce ego ad vos, et convertar ad vos : et arabimini, et accipietis sementem.

36:9 For I, I am for you, and I will turn to you, and you shall be ploughed and sown.

36:10 Et multiplicabo in vobis homines, omnemque domum Israël : et habitabuntur civitates, et ruinosa instaurabuntur.

36:10 And I will multiply men upon you, and all the house of Israel: and the cities ball be inhabited, and the ruinous places shall be repaired.

36:11 Et replebo vos hominibus et jumentis, et multiplicabuntur, et crescent : et habitare vos faciam sicut a principio, bonisque donabo majoribus quam habuistis ab initio : et scietis quia ego Dominus.

36:11 And I will make you abound with men and with beasts: and they shall be multiplied, and increased: and I will settle you as from the beginning, and will give you greater gifts, than you had from the beginning: and you shall know that I am the Lord.

36:12 Et adducam super vos homines, populum meum Israël, et hæreditate possidebunt te : et eris eis in hæreditatem, et non addes ultra ut absque eis sis.

36:12 And I will bring men upon you, my people Israel, and they shall possess thee for their inheritance: and thou shalt be their inheritance, and shalt no more henceforth be without them.

36:13 Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Pro eo quod dicunt de vobis : Devoratrix hominum es, et suffocans gentem tuam :

36:13 Thus saith the Lord God: Because thy say of you: Thou art a devourer of men, and one that suffocatest thy nation:

36:14 propterea homines non comedes amplius, et gentem tuam non necabis ultra, ait Dominus Deus.

36:14 Therefore thou shalt devour men no more nor destroy thy nation any more, saith the Lord God.

36:15 Nec auditam faciam in te amplius confusionem gentium, et opprobrium populorum nequaquam portabis : et gentem tuam non amittes amplius, ait Dominus Deus.

36:15 Neither will I cause men to hear in thee the shame of the nations any more, nor shalt thou bear the reproach of the people, nor lose thy nation any more, saith the Lord God.

36:16 Et factum est verbum Domini ad me, dicens :

36:16 And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

36:17 Fili hominis, domus Israël habitaverunt in humo sua, et polluerunt eam in viis suis et in studiis suis : juxta immunditiam menstruatæ facta est via eorum coram me.

36:17 Son of man, when the house of Israel dwelt in their own land, they defiled it with their ways, and with their doings: their way was before me like the uncleanness of a menstruous woman.

36:18 Et effudi indignationem meam super eos pro sanguine quem fuderunt super terram, et in idolis suis polluerunt eam.

36:18 And I poured out my indignation upon them for the blood which they had shed upon the land, and with their idols they defiled it.

36:19 Et dispersi eos in gentes, et ventilati sunt in terras : juxta vias eorum et adinventiones eorum judicavi eos.

36:19 And I scattered them among the nations, and they are dispersed through the countries: I have judged them according to their ways, and their devices.

36:20 Et ingressi sunt ad gentes ad quas introierunt : et polluerunt nomen sanctum meum, cum diceretur de eis : Populus Domini iste est, et de terra ejus egressi sunt.

36:20 And when they entered among the nations whither they went, they profaned my holy name, when it was said of them: This is the people of the Lord, and they are come forth out of his land.

36:21 Et peperci nomini sancto meo, quod polluerat domus Israël in gentibus ad quas ingressi sunt.

36:21 And I have regarded my own holy name, which the house of Israel hath profaned among the nations to which they went in.

36:22 Idcirco dices domui Israël : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Non propter vos ego faciam, domus Israël, sed propter nomen sanctum meum, quod polluistis in gentibus ad quas intrastis.

36:22 Therefore thou shalt say to the house of Israel: Thus saith the Lord God: It is not for your sake that I will do this, O house of Israel, but for my holy name's sake, which you have profaned among the nations whither you went.

36:23 Et sanctificabo nomen meum magnum quod pollutum est inter gentes, quod polluistis in medio earum : ut sciant gentes quia ego Dominus, ait Dominus exercituum, cum sanctificatus fuero in vobis coram eis.

36:23 And I will sanctify my great name, which was profaned among the Gentiles, which you have profaned in the midst of them: that the Gentiles may know that I am the Lord, saith the Lord of hosts, when I shall be sanctified in you before their eyes.

36:24 Tollam quippe vos de gentibus, et congregabo vos de universis terris, et adducam vos in terram vestram.

36:24 For I will take you from among the Gentiles, and will gather you together out of all the countries, and will bring you into your own land.

36:25 Et effundam super vos aquam mundam, et mundabimini ab omnibus inquinamentis vestris, et ab universis idolis vestris mundabo vos.

36:25 And I will pour upon you clean water, and you shall be cleansed from all your filthiness, and I will cleanse you from all your idols.

36:26 Et dabo vobis cor novum, et spiritum novum ponam in medio vestri : et auferam cor lapideum de carne vestra, et dabo vobis cor carneum.

36:26 And I will give you a new heart, and put a new spirit within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and will give you a heart of flesh.

36:27 Et spiritum meum ponam in medio vestri : et faciam ut in præceptis meis ambuletis, et judicia mea custodiatis et operemini.

36:27 And I will put my spirit in the midst of you: and I will cause you to walk in my commandments, and to keep my judgments, and do them.

36:28 Et habitabitis in terra quam dedi patribus vestris : et eritis mihi in populum, et ego ero vobis in Deum.

36:28 And you shall dwell in the land which I gave to your fathers, and you shall be my people, and I will be your God.

36:29 Et salvabo vos ex universis inquinamentis vestris : et vocabo frumentum et multiplicabo illud, et non imponam vobis famem.

36:29 And I will save you from all your uncleannesses: and I will call for corn, and will multiply it, and will lay no famine upon you.

36:30 Et multiplicabo fructum ligni, et genimina agri, ut non portetis ultra opprobrium famis in gentibus.

36:30 And I will multiply the fruit of the tree, and the increase of the field, that you bear no more the reproach of famine among the nations.

36:31 Et recordabimini viarum vestrarum pessimarum, studiorumque non bonorum : et displicebunt vobis iniquitates vestræ et scelera vestra.

36:31 And you shall remember your wicked ways, and your doings that were not good: and your iniquities, and your wicked deeds shall displease you.

36:32 Non propter vos ego faciam, ait Dominus Deus, notum sit vobis : confundimini, et erubescite super viis vestris, domus Israël.

36:32 It is not for your sakes that I will do this, saith the Lord God, be it known to you: be confounded, and ashamed at your own ways, O house of Israel.

36:33 Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : In die qua mundavero vos ex omnibus iniquitatibus vestris, et inhabitari fecero urbes, et instauravero ruinosa,

36:33 Thus saith the Lord God: In the day that I shall cleanse you from all your iniquities, and shall cause the cities to be inhabited, and shall repair the ruinous places,

36:34 et terra deserta fuerit exculta, quæ quondam erat desolata in oculis omnis viatoris,

36:34 And the desolate land shall be tilled, which before was waste in the sight of all that passed by,

36:35 dicent : Terra illa inculta facta est ut hortus voluptatis : et civitates desertæ, et destitutæ atque suffossæ, munitæ sederunt.

36:35 They shall say: This land that was untilled is become as a garden of pleasure: and the cities that were abandoned, and desolate, and destroyed, are peopled and fenced.

36:36 Et scient gentes quæcumque derelictæ fuerint in circuitu vestro, quia ego Dominus ædificavi dissipata, plantavique inculta : ego Dominus locutus sim, et fecerim.

36:36 And the nations, that shall be left round about you, shall know that I the Lord have built up what was destroyed, and planted what was desolate, that I the Lord have spoken and done it.

36:37 Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Adhuc in hoc invenient me domus Israël, ut faciam eis : multiplicabo eos sicut gregem hominum,

36:37 Thus saith the Lord God: Moreover in this shall the house of Israel find me, that I will do it for them: I will multiply them as a flock of men,

36:38 ut gregem sanctum, ut gregem Jerusalem in solemnitatibus ejus : sic erunt civitates desertæ, plenæ gregibus hominum : et scient quia ego Dominus.

36:38 As a holy flock, as the flock of Jerusalem in her solemn feasts: so shall the waste cities be full of flocks of men: and they shall know that I am the Lord.

Chapter 37

37:1 Facta est super me manus Domini, et eduxit me in spiritu Domini, et dimisit me in medio campi qui erat plenus ossibus.

37:1 The hand of the Lord was upon me, and brought me forth in the spirit of the Lord: and set me down in the midst of a plain that was full of bones.

37:2 Et circumduxit me per ea in gyro : erant autem multa valde super faciem campi, siccaque vehementer.

37:2 And he led me about through them on every side: now they were very many upon the face of the plain, and they were exceeding dry.

37:3 Et dixit ad me : Fili hominis, putasne vivent ossa ista ? Et dixi : Domine Deus, tu nosti.

37:3 And he said to me: Son of man, dost thou think these bones shall live and I answered: O Lord God, thou knowest.

37:4 Et dixit ad me : Vaticinare de ossibus istis, et dices eis : Ossa arida, audite verbum Domini.

37:4 And he said to me: Prophesy concerning these bones; and say to them: Ye dry bones, hear the word of the Lord.

37:5 Hæc dicit Dominus Deus ossibus his : Ecce ego intromittam in vos spiritum, et vivetis.

37:5 Thus saith the Lord God to these bones: Behold, I will send spirit into you, and you shall live.

37:6 Et dabo super vos nervos, et succrescere faciam super vos carnes, et superextendam in vobis cutem, et dabo vobis spiritum, et vivetis : et scietis quia ego Dominus.

37:6 And I will lay sinews upon you, and will cause flesh to grow over you, and will cover you with skin: and I will give you spirit and you shall live, and you shall know that I am the Lord.

37:7 Et prophetavi sicut præceperat mihi : factus est autem sonitus, prophetante me, et ecce commotio : et accesserunt ossa ad ossa, unumquodque ad juncturam suam.

37:7 And I prophesied as he had commanded me: and as I prophesied there was a noise, and behold a commotion: and the bones came together, each one, its joint.

37:8 Et vidi, et ecce super ea nervi et carnes ascenderunt, et extenta est in eis cutis desuper : et spiritum non habebant.

37:8 And I saw, and behold the sinews, and the flesh came up upon them: and the skin was stretched out over them, but there was no spirit in them.

37:9 Et dixit ad me : Vaticinare ad spiritum : vaticinare, fili hominis, et dices ad spiritum : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : A quatuor ventis veni, spiritus, et insuffla super interfectos istos, et reviviscant.

37:9 And he said to me: Prophesy to the spirit, prophesy, O son of man, and say to the spirit: Thus saith the Lord God: Come, spirit, from the four winds, and blow upon these slain, and let them live again.

37:10 Et prophetavi sicut præceperat mihi : et ingressus est in ea spiritus, et vixerunt : steteruntque super pedes suos, exercitus grandis nimis valde.

37:10 And I prophesied as he had commanded me: and the spirit came into them, and they lived: and they stood up upon their feet, an exceeding great army.

37:11 Et dixit ad me : Fili hominis, ossa hæc universa, domus Israël est. Ipsi dicunt : Aruerunt ossa nostra, et periit spes nostra, et abscissi sumus.

37:11 And he said to me: Son of man: All these bones are the house of Israel: they say: Our bones are dried up, and our hope is lost, and we are cut off.

37:12 Propterea vaticinare, et dices ad eos : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Ecce ego aperiam tumulos vestros, et educam vos de sepulchris vestris, populus meus, et inducam vos in terram Israël.

37:12 Therefore prophesy, and say to them: Thus saith the Lord God: Behold I will open your graves, and will bring you out of your sepulchres, O my people: and will bring you into the land of Israel.

37:13 Et scietis quia ego Dominus, cum aperuero sepulchra vestra, et eduxero vos de tumulis vestris, popule meus,

37:13 And you shall know that I am the Lord, when I shall have opened your sepulchres, and shall have brought you out of your graves, O my people:

37:14 et dedero spiritum meum in vobis, et vixeritis : et requiescere vos faciam super humum vestram, et scietis quia ego Dominus locutus sum, et feci, ait Dominus Deus.

37:14 And shall have put my spirit in you, and you shall live, and I shall make you rest upon your own land: and you shall know that I the Lord have spoken, and done it, saith the Lord God:

37:15 Et factus est sermo Domini ad me, dicens :

37:15 And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

37:16 Et tu, fili hominis, sume tibi lignum unum, et scribe super illud : Judæ, et filiorum Israël sociorum ejus : et tolle lignum alterum, et scribe super illud : Joseph, ligno Ephraim, et cunctæ domui Israël sociorumque ejus.

37:16 And thou son of man, take thee a stick: and write upon it: Of Juda, and of the children of Israel his associates: and take another stick and write upon it: For Joseph the stick of Ephraim, and for all the house of Israel, and of his associates.

37:17 Et adjunge illa unum ad alterum tibi in lignum unum : et erunt in unionem in manu tua.

37:17 And join them one to the other into one stick, and they shall become one in thy hand.

37:18 Cum autem dixerint ad te filii populi tui, loquentes : Nonne indicas nobis quid in his tibi velis ?

37:18 And when the children of thy people shall speak to thee, saying: Wilt thou not tell us what thou meanest by this?

37:19 loqueris ad eos : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Ecce ego assumam lignum Joseph, quod est in manu Ephraim, et tribus Israël, quæ sunt ei adjunctæ, et dabo eas pariter cum ligno Juda, et faciam eas in lignum unum : et erunt unum in manu ejus.

37:19 Say to them: Thus saith the Lord God: Behold, I will take the stick of Joseph, which is in the hand of Ephraim, and the tribes of Israel that are associated with him, and I will put them together with the stick of Juda, and will make them one stick: and they shall be one in his hand.

37:20 Erunt autem ligna super quæ scripseris in manu tua in oculis eorum.

37:20 And the sticks whereon thou hast written, shall be in thy hand, before their eyes.

37:21 Et dices ad eos : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Ecce ego assumam filios Israël de medio nationum ad quas abierunt : et congregabo eos undique, et adducam eos ad humum suam.

37:21 And thou shalt say to them: Thus saith the Lord God: Behold, I will take of the children of Israel from the midst of the nations whither they are gone: and I will gather them on every side, and will bring them to their own land.

37:22 Et faciam eos in gentem unam in terra in montibus Israël, et rex unus erit omnibus imperans : et non erunt ultra duæ gentes, nec dividentur amplius in duo regna,

37:22 And I will make them one nation in the land on the mountains of Israel, and one king shall be king over them all: and they shall no more be two nations, neither shall they be divided any more into two kingdoms.

37:23 neque polluentur ultra in idolis suis, et abominationibus suis, et cunctis iniquitatibus suis : et salvos eos faciam de universis sedibus in quibus peccaverunt, et emundabo eos : et erunt mihi populus, et ego ero eis Deus.

37:23 Nor shall they be defiled any more with their idols, nor with their abominations, nor with all their iniquities: and I will save them out of all the places in which they have sinned, and I will cleanse them: and they shall be my people, and I will be their God.

37:24 Et servus meus David rex super eos, et pastor unus erit omnium eorum. In judiciis meis ambulabunt, et mandata mea custodient, et facient ea :

37:24 And my servant David shall be king over them, and they shall have one shepherd: they shall walk in my judgments, and shall keep my commandments, and shall do them.

37:25 et habitabunt super terram quam dedi servo meo Jacob, in qua habitaverunt patres vestri : et habitabunt super eam ipsi, et filii eorum, et filii filiorum eorum, usque in sempiternum : et David servus meus princeps eorum in perpetuum.

37:25 And they shall dwell in the land which I gave to my servant Jacob, wherein your fathers dwelt, and they shall dwell in it, they and their children, and their children's children, for ever: and David my servant shall be their prince for ever.

37:26 Et percutiam illis fœdus pacis : pactum sempiternum erit eis. Et fundabo eos, et multiplicabo, et dabo sanctificationem meam in medio eorum in perpetuum.

37:26 And I will make a covenant of peace with them, it shall be an everlasting covenant with them: and I will establish them, and will multiply them, and will set my sanctuary in the midst of them for ever.

37:27 Et erit tabernaculum meum in eis : et ero eis Deus, et ipsi erunt mihi populus.

37:27 And my tabernacle shall be with them: and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.

37:28 Et scient gentes quia ego Dominus sanctificator Israël, cum fuerit sanctificatio mea in medio eorum in perpetuum.

37:28 And the nations shall know that I am the Lord the sanctifier of Israel, when my sanctuary shall be in the midst of them for ever.

Chapter 38

38:1 Et factus est sermo Domini ad me, dicens :

38:1 And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

38:2 Fili hominis, pone faciem tuam contra Gog, terram Magog, principem capitis Mosoch et Thubal, et vaticinare de eo.

38:2 Son of man, set thy face against Gog, the land of Magog, the chief prince of Mosoch and Thubal: and prophesy of him,

38:3 Et dices ad eum : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Ecce ego ad te, Gog, principem capitis Mosoch et Thubal.

38:3 And say to him: Thus saith the Lord God: Behold, I come against thee, O Gog, the chief prince of Mosoch and Thubal.

38:4 Et circumagam te, et ponam frenum in maxillis tuis : et educam te, et omnem exercitum tuum, equos et equites vestitos loricis universos, multitudinem magnam, hastam et clypeum arripientium et gladium.

38:4 And I will turn thee about, and I will put a bit in thy jaws: and I will bring thee forth, and all thy army, horses and horsemen all clothed with coats of mail, a great multitude, armed with spears and shields and swords.

38:5 Persæ, Æthiopes, et Libyes cum eis, omnes scutati et galeati.

38:5 The Persians, Ethiopians, and Libyans with them, all with shields and helmets.

38:6 Gomer et universa agmina ejus, domus Thogorma, latera aquilonis, et totum robur ejus, populique multi tecum.

38:6 Gomer, and all his bands, the house of Thogorma, the northern parts and all his strength, and many peoples with thee.

38:7 Præpara et instrue te, et omnem multitudinem tuam quæ coacervata est ad te : et esto eis in præceptum.

38:7 Prepare and make thyself ready, and all thy multitude that is assembled about thee, and be thou commander over them.

38:8 Post dies multos visitaberis : in novissimo annorum venies ad terram quæ reversa est a gladio, et congregata est de populis multis ad montes Israël, qui fuerunt deserti jugiter : hæc de populis educta est, et habitabunt in ea confidenter universi.

38:8 After many days thou shalt be visited: at the end of years thou shalt come to the land that is returned from the sword, and is gathered out of many nations, to the mountains of Israel which have been continually waste: but it hath been brought forth out of the nations, and they shall all of them dwell securely in it.

38:9 Ascendens autem quasi tempestas venies, et quasi nubes, ut operias terram : tu et omnia agmina tua, et populi multi tecum.

38:9 And thou shalt go up and come like a storm, and like a cloud to cover the land, thou and all thy bands and many people with thee.

38:10 Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : In die illa, ascendent sermones super cor tuum, et cogitabis cogitationem pessimam :

38:10 Thus saith the Lord God: In that day projects shall enter into thy heart, and thou shalt conceive a mischievous design.

38:11 et dices : Ascendam ad terram absque muro : veniam ad quiescentes habitantesque secure : hi omnes habitant sine muro ; vectes et portæ non sunt eis :

38:11 And thou shalt say: I will go up to the land which is without a wall, I will come to them that are at rest, and dwell securely: all these dwell without a wall, they have no bars nor gates:

38:12 ut diripias spolia, et invadas prædam ; ut inferas manum tuam super eos qui deserti fuerant, et postea restituti, et super populum qui est congregatus ex gentibus, qui possidere cœpit et esse habitator umbilici terræ.

38:12 To take spoils, and lay hold on the prey, to lay thy hand upon them that had been wasted, and afterwards restored, and upon the people that is gathered together out of the nations, which hath begun to possess and to dwell in the midst of the earth.

38:13 Saba, et Dedan, et negotiatores Tharsis, et omnes leones ejus, dicent tibi : Numquid ad sumenda spolia tu venis ? ecce ad diripiendam prædam congregasti multitudinem tuam, ut tollas argentum et aurum, et auferas supellectilem atque substantiam, et diripias manubias infinitas.

38:13 Saba, and Dedan, and the merchants of Tharsis, and all the lions thereof shall say to thee: Art thou come to take spoils? behold, thou hast gathered thy multitude to take a prey, to take silver, and gold, and to carry away goods and substance, and to take rich spoils.

38:14 Propterea vaticinare, fili hominis, et dices ad Gog : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Numquid non in die illo, cum habitaverit populus meus Israël confidenter, scies ?

38:14 Therefore, thou son of man, prophesy and say to Gog: Thus saith the Lord God: Shalt thou not know, in that day, when my people of Israel shall dwell securely?

38:15 Et venies de loco tuo a lateribus aquilonis, tu et populi multi tecum, ascensores equorum universi : cœtus magnus, et exercitus vehemens.

38:15 And thou shalt come out of thy place from the northern parts, thou and many people with thee, all of them riding upon horses, a great company and a mighty army.

38:16 Et ascendes super populum meum Israël quasi nubes, ut operias terram. In novissimis diebus eris, et adducam te super terram meam : ut sciant gentes me cum sanctificatus fuero in te in oculis eorum, o Gog !

38:16 And thou shalt come upon my people of Israel like a cloud, to cover the earth. Thou shalt be in the latter days, and I will bring thee upon my land: that the nations may know me, when I shall be sanctified in thee, O Gog, before their eyes.

38:17 Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Tu ergo ille es, de quo locutus sum in diebus antiquis in manu servorum meorum prophetarum Israël, qui prophetaverunt in diebus illorum temporum, ut adducerem te super eos.

38:17 Thus saith the Lord God: Thou then art he, of whom I have spoken in the days of old, by my servants the prophets of Israel, who prophesied in the days of those times that I would bring thee upon them.

38:18 Et erit in die illa, in die adventus Gog super terram Israël, ait Dominus Deus, ascendet indignatio mea in furore meo.

38:18 And it shall come to pass in that day, in the day of the coming of Gog upon the land of Israel, saith the Lord God, that my indignation shall come up in my wrath.

38:19 Et in zelo meo, in igne iræ meæ locutus sum, quia in die illa erit commotio magna super terram Israël :

38:19 And I have spoken in my zeal, and in the fire of my anger, that in that day there shall be a great commotion upon the land of Israel:

38:20 et commovebuntur a facie mea pisces maris, et volucres cæli, et bestiæ agri, et omne reptile quod movetur super humum, cunctique homines qui sunt super faciem terræ : et subvertentur montes, et cadent sepes, et omnis murus corruet in terram.

38:20 So that the fishes of the sea, and the birds of the air, and the beasts of the field, and every creeping thing that creepeth upon the ground, and all men that are upon the face of the earth, shall be moved at my presence: and the mountains shall be thrown down, and the hedges shall fall, and every wall shall fall to the ground.

38:21 Et convocabo adversus eum in cunctis montibus meis gladium, ait Dominus Deus : gladius uniuscujusque in fratrem suum dirigetur.

38:21 And I will call in the sword against him in all my mountains, saith the Lord God: every man's sword shall be pointed against his brother.

38:22 Et judicabo eum peste, et sanguine, et imbre vehementi, et lapidibus immensis : ignem et sulphur pluam super eum, et super exercitum ejus, et super populos multos qui sunt cum eo.

38:22 And I will judge him with pestilence, and with blood, and with violent rain, and vast hailstones: I will rain fire and brimstone upon him, and upon his army, and upon the many nations that are with him.

38:23 Et magnificabor, et sanctificabor, et notus ero in oculis multarum gentium : et scient quia ego Dominus.

38:23 And I will be magnified, and I will be sanctified: and I will be known in the eyes of many nations and they shall know that I am the Lord.

Chapter 39

39:1 Tu autem, fili hominis, vaticinare adversum Gog, et dices : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Ecce ego super te, Gog, principem capitis Mosoch et Thubal.

39:1 And thou, son of man, prophesy against Gog, and say: Thus saith the Lord God: Behold, I come against thee, O Gog, the chief prince of Mosoch and Thubal.

39:2 Et circumagam te, et educam te, et ascendere te faciam de lateribus aquilonis, et adducam te super montes Israël.

39:2 And I will turn thee round, and I will lead thee out, and will make thee go up from the northern parts: and will bring thee upon the mountains of Israel.

39:3 Et percutiam arcum tuum in manu sinistra tua, et sagittas tuas de manu dextera tua dejiciam.

39:3 And I will break thy bow in thy left hand, and I will cause thy arrows to fall out of thy right hand.

39:4 Super montes Israël cades tu, et omnia agmina tua, et populi tui qui sunt tecum : feris, avibus, omnique volatili et bestiis terræ dedi te ad devorandum.

39:4 Thou shalt fall upon the mountains of Israel, thou and all thy bands, and thy nations that are with thee: I have given thee to the wild beasts, to the birds, and to every fowl, and to the beasts of the earth to be devoured.

39:5 Super faciem agri cades, quia ego locutus sum, ait Dominus Deus.

39:5 Thou shalt fall upon the face of the field: for I have spoken it, saith the Lord God.

39:6 Et immittam ignem in Magog, et in his qui habitant in insulis confidenter : et scient quia ego Dominus.

39:6 And I will send a fire on Magog, and on them that dwell confidently in the islands: and they shall know that I am the Lord.

39:7 Et nomen sanctum meum notum faciam in medio populi mei Israël, et non polluam nomen sanctum meum amplius : et scient gentes quia ego Dominus, Sanctus Israël.

39:7 And I will make my holy name known in the midst of my people Israel, and my holy name shall be profaned no more: and the Gentiles shall know that I am the Lord, the Holy One of Israel.

39:8 Ecce venit, et factum est, ait Dominus Deus : hæc est dies de qua locutus sum.

39:8 Behold it cometh, and it is done, saith the Lord God: this is the day whereof I have spoken.

39:9 Et egredientur habitatores de civitatibus Israël, et succendent et comburent arma, clypeum et hastas, arcum et sagittas, et baculos manuum et contos : et succendent ea igni septem annis.

39:9 And the inhabitants shall go forth of the cities of Israel, and shall set on fire and burn the weapons, the shields, and the spears, the bows and the arrows, and the handstaves and the pikes: and they shall burn them with fire seven years.

39:10 Et non portabunt ligna de regionibus, neque succident de saltibus : quoniam arma succendent igni, et deprædabuntur eos quibus prædæ fuerant, et diripient vastatores suos, ait Dominus Deus.

39:10 And they shall not bring wood out of the countries, nor cut down out of the forests: for they shall burn the weapons with fire, and shall make a prey of them to whom they had been a prey, and they shall rob those that robbed them, saith the Lord God.

39:11 Et erit in die illa : dabo Gog locum nominatum sepulchrum in Israël, vallem viatorum ad orientem maris, quæ obstupescere faciet prætereuntes : et sepelient ibi Gog, et omnem multitudinem ejus, et vocabitur vallis multitudinis Gog.

39:11 And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will give Gog a noted place for a sepulchre in Israel: the valley of the passengers on the east of the sea, which shall cause astonishment in them that pass by: and there shall they bury Gog, and all his multitude, and it shall be called the valley of the multitude of Gog.

39:12 Et sepelient eos domus Israël, ut mundent terram septem mensibus.

39:12 And the house of Israel shall bury them for seven months to cleanse the land.

39:13 Sepeliet autem eum omnis populus terræ : et erit eis nominata dies in qua glorificatus sum, ait Dominus Deus.

39:13 And all the people of the land shall bury him, and it shall be unto them a noted day, wherein I was glorified, saith the Lord God.

39:14 Et viros jugiter constituent lustrantes terram, qui sepeliant et requirant eos qui remanserant super faciem terræ, ut emundent eam : post menses autem septem quærere incipient.

39:14 And they shall appoint men to go continually about the land, to bury and to seek out them that were remaining upon the face of the earth, that they may cleanse it: and after seven months they shall begin to seek.

39:15 Et circuibunt peragrantes terram : cumque viderint os hominis, statuent juxta illud titulum, donec sepeliant illud pollinctores in valle multitudinis Gog.

39:15 And they shall go about passing through the land: and when they shall see the bone of a man, they shall set up sign by it, till the buriers bury it in the valley, of the multitude of Gog.

39:16 Nomen autem civitatis Amona : et mundabunt terram.

39:16 And the name of the city shall be Amona, and they shall cleanse the land.

39:17 Tu ergo, fili hominis, hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Dic omni volucri, et universis avibus, cunctisque bestiis agri : Convenite, properate, concurrite undique ad victimam meam quam ego immolo vobis, victimam grandem super montes Israël, ut comedatis carnem, et bibatis sanguinem.

39:17 And thou, O son of man, saith the Lord God, say to every fowl, and to all the birds, and to all the beasts of the field: Assemble yourselves, make haste, come together from every side to my victim, which I slay for you, a great victim upon the mountains of Israel: to eat flesh, and drink blood.

39:18 Carnes fortium comedetis, et sanguinem principum terræ bibetis : arietum, et agnorum, et hircorum, taurorumque et altilium, et pinguium omnium.

39:18 You shall eat the flesh of the mighty, and you shall drink the blood of the princes of the earth, of rams, and of lambs, and of he goats, and bullocks, and of all that are well fed and fat.

39:19 Et comedetis adipem in saturitatem, et bibetis sanguinem in ebrietatem, de victima quam ego immolabo vobis :

39:19 And you shall eat the fat till you be full, and shall drink blood till you be drunk of the victim which I shall slay for you.

39:20 et saturabimini super mensam meam de equo, et equite forti, et de universis viris bellatoribus, ait Dominus Deus.

39:20 And you shall be filled at my table with horses, and mighty horsemen, and all the men of war, saith the Lord God.

39:21 Et ponam gloriam meam in gentibus : et videbunt omnes gentes judicium meum quod fecerim, et manum meam quam posuerim super eos.

39:21 And I will set my glory among the nations: and all nations shall see my judgment that I have executed, and my hand that I have laid upon them.

39:22 Et scient domus Israël quia ego Dominus Deus eorum, a die illa et deinceps.

39:22 And the house of Israel shall know that I am the Lord their God from that day and forward.

39:23 Et scient gentes quoniam in iniquitate sua capta sit domus Israël, eo quod dereliquerint me, et absconderim faciem meam ab eis, et tradiderim eos in manus hostium, et ceciderint in gladio universi.

39:23 And the nations shall know that the house of Israel were made captives for their iniquity, because they forsook me, and I hid my face from them: and I delivered them into the hands of their enemies, and they fell all by the sword.

39:24 Juxta immunditiam eorum et scelus feci eis, et abscondi faciem meam ab illis.

39:24 I have dealt with them according to their uncleanness, and wickedness, and hid my face from them.

39:25 Propterea hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Nunc reducam captivitatem Jacob, et miserebor omnis domus Israël, et assumam zelum pro nomine sancto meo.

39:25 Therefore, thus saith the Lord God: Now will I bring back the captivity of Jacob, and will have mercy on all the house of Israel and I will be jealous for my holy name.

39:26 Et portabunt confusionem suam, et omnem prævaricationem qua prævaricati sunt in me, cum habitaverint in terra sua confidenter, neminem formidantes :

39:26 And they shall bear their confusion, and all the transgressions wherewith they have transgressed against me, when they shall dwell in their land securely fearing no man:

39:27 et reduxero eos de populis, et congregavero de terris inimicorum suorum, et sanctificatus fuero in eis, in oculis gentium plurimarum.

39:27 And I shall have brought them back from among the nations, and shall have gathered them together out of the lands of their enemies, and shall be sanctified in them, in the sight of many nations.

39:28 Et scient quia ego Dominus Deus eorum, eo quod transtulerim eos in nationes, et congregaverim eos super terram suam, et non dereliquerim quemquam ex eis ibi.

39:28 And they shall know that I am the Lord their God, because I caused them to be carried away among the nations; and I have gathered them together unto their own land, and have not left any of them there.

39:29 Et non abscondam ultra faciem meam ab eis, eo quod effuderim spiritum meum super omnem domum Israël, ait Dominus Deus.

39:29 And I will hide my face no more from them, for I have poured out my spirit upon all the house of Israel, saith the Lord God.

Chapter 40

40:1 In vigesimo quinto anno transmigrationis nostræ, in exordio anni, decima mensis, quartodecimo anno postquam percussa est civitas, in ipsa hac die, facta est super me manus Domini, et adduxit me illuc.

40:1 In the five and twentieth year of our captivity, in the beginning of the year, the tenth day of the month, the fourteenth year after the city was destroyed: in the selfsame day the hand of the Lord was upon me, and he brought me thither.

40:2 In visionibus Dei adduxit me in terram Israël, et dimisit me super montem excelsum nimis, super quem erat quasi ædificium civitatis vergentis ad austrum.

40:2 In the visions of God he brought me into the land of Israel, and set me upon a very high mountain: upon which there was as the building of a city, bending towards the south.

40:3 Et introduxit me illuc : et ecce vir cujus erat species quasi species æris, et funiculus lineus in manu ejus, et calamus mensuræ in manu ejus : stabat autem in porta.

40:3 And he brought me in thither, and behold a man, whose appearance was like the appearance of brass, with a line of flax in his hand, and a measuring reed in his hand, and he stood in the gate.

40:4 Et locutus est ad me idem vir : Fili hominis, vide oculis tuis, et auribus tuis audi, et pone cor tuum in omnia quæ ego ostendam tibi, quia ut ostendantur tibi adductus es huc. Annuntia omnia quæ tu vides domui Israël.

40:4 And this man said to me: Son of man, see with thy eyes, and hear with thy ears, and set thy heart upon all that I shall shew thee: for thou art brought hither that they may be shewn to thee: declare all that thou seest, to the house of Israel.

40:5 Et ecce murus forinsecus in circuitu domus undique : et in manu viri calamus mensuræ sex cubitorum et palmo : et mensus est latitudinem ædificii calamo uno, altitudinem quoque calamo uno.

40:5 And behold there was a wall on the outside of the house round about, and in the man's hand a measuring reed of six cubits and a handbreadth: and he measured the breadth of the building one reed, and the height one reed.

40:6 Et venit ad portam quæ respiciebat viam orientalem, et ascendit per gradus ejus : et mensus est limen portæ calamo uno latitudinem, id est, limen unum calamo uno in latitudine.

40:6 And he came to the gate that looked toward the east, and he went up the steps thereof: and he measured the breadth of the threshold of the gate one reed, that is, one threshold was one reed broad;

40:7 Et thalamum uno calamo in longum, et uno calamo in latum : et inter thalamos, quinque cubitos.

40:7 And every little chamber was one reed long, and one reed broad: and between the little chambers were five cubits:

40:8 Et limen portæ, juxta vestibulum portæ intrinsecus, calamo uno.

40:8 And the threshold of the gate by the porch of the gate within, was one reed.

40:9 Et mensus est vestibulum portæ octo cubitorum, et frontem ejus duobus cubitis : vestibulum autem portæ erat intrinsecus.

40:9 And he measured the porch of the gate eight cubits, and the front thereof two cubits: and the porch of the gate was inward.

40:10 Porro thalami portæ ad viam orientalem, tres hinc et tres inde : mensura una trium, et mensura una frontium ex utraque parte.

40:10 And the little chambers of the gate that looked eastward were three on this side, and three on that side: all three were of one measure, and the fronts of one measure, on both parts.

40:11 Et mensus est latitudinem liminis portæ decem cubitorum, et longitudinem portæ tredecim cubitorum.

40:11 And he measured the breadth of the threshold of the gate ten cubits: and the length of the gate thirteen cubits:

40:12 Et marginem ante thalamos, cubiti unius, et cubitus unus finis utrimque : thalami autem sex cubitorum erant hinc et inde.

40:12 And the border before the little chambers one cubit: and one cubit was the border on both sides: and the little chambers were six cubits on this side and that side.

40:13 Et mensus est portam a tecto thalami usque ad tectum ejus, latitudinem viginti quinque cubitorum, ostium contra ostium.

40:13 And he measured the gate from the roof of one little chamber to the roof of another, in breadth five and twenty cubits: door against door.

40:14 Et fecit frontes per sexaginta cubitos, et ad frontem atrium portæ undique per circuitum.

40:14 He made also fronts of sixty cubits: and to the front the court of the gate on every side round about.

40:15 Et ante faciem portæ quæ pertingebat usque ad faciem vestibuli portæ interioris, quinquaginta cubitos.

40:15 And before the face of the gate which reached even to the face of the porch of the inner gate, fifty cubits.

40:16 Et fenestras obliquas in thalamis et in frontibus eorum, quæ erant intra portam undique per circuitum : similiter autem erant et in vestibulis fenestræ per gyrum intrinsecus, et ante frontes pictura palmarum.

40:16 And slanting windows in the little chambers, and in their fronts, which were within the gate on every side round about: and in like manner there were also in the porches windows round about within, and before the fronts the representation of palm trees.

40:17 Et eduxit me ad atrium exterius : et ecce gazophylacia, et pavimentum stratum lapide in atrio per circuitum : triginta gazophylacia in circuitu pavimenti.

40:17 And he brought me into the outward court, and behold there were chambers, and a pavement of stone in the court round about: thirty chambers encompassed the pavement.

40:18 Et pavimentum in fronte portarum, secundum longitudinem portarum erat inferius.

40:18 And the pavement in the front of the gates according to the length of the gates was lower.

40:19 Et mensus est latitudinem a facie portæ inferioris usque ad frontem atrii interioris extrinsecus : centum cubitos ad orientem et ad aquilonem.

40:19 And he measured the breadth from the face of the lower gate to the front of the inner court without, a hundred cubits to the east, and to the north.

40:20 Portam quoque quæ respiciebat viam aquilonis atrii exterioris, mensus est tam in longitudine quam in latitudine.

40:20 He measured also both the length and the breadth of the gate of the outward court, which looked northward.

40:21 Et thalamos ejus tres hinc et tres inde, et frontem ejus et vestibulum ejus secundum mensuram portæ prioris, quinquaginta cubitorum longitudinem ejus, et latitudinem viginti quinque cubitorum.

40:21 And the little chambers thereof three on this side, and three on that side: and the front thereof, and the porch thereof according to the measure of the former gate, fifty cubits long, and five and twenty cubits broad.

40:22 Fenestræ autem ejus, et vestibulum, et sculpturæ secundum mensuram portæ quæ respiciebat ad orientem : et septem graduum erat ascensus ejus, et vestibulum ante eam.

40:22 And the windows thereof, and the porch, and the gravings according to the measure of the gate that looked to the east, and they went up to it by seven steps, and a porch was before it.

40:23 Et porta atrii interioris contra portam aquilonis et orientalem : et mensus est a porta usque ad portam centum cubitos.

40:23 And the gate of the inner court was over against the gate of the north, and that of the east: and he measured from gate to gate a hundred cubits.

40:24 Et eduxit me ad viam australem : et ecce porta quæ respiciebat ad austrum : et mensus est frontem ejus et vestibulum ejus juxta mensuras superiores.

40:24 And he brought me out to the way of the south, and behold the gate that looked to the south: and he measured the front thereof, and the porch thereof according to the former measures.

40:25 Et fenestras ejus, et vestibula in circuitu, sicut fenestras ceteras : quinquaginta cubitorum longitudine, et latitudine viginti quinque cubitorum.

40:25 And the windows thereof, and the porches round about, as the other windows: the length was fifty cubits, and the breadth five and twenty cubits.

40:26 Et in gradibus septem ascendebatur ad eam, et vestibulum ante fores ejus : et cælatæ palmæ erant, una hinc, et altera inde, in fronte ejus.

40:26 And there were seven steps to go up to it: and a porch before the doors thereof: and there were graven palm trees, one on this side, and another on that side in the front thereof.

40:27 Et porta atrii interioris in via australi : et mensus est a porta usque ad portam in via australi, centum cubitos.

40:27 And there was a gate of the inner court towards the south: and he measured from gate to gate towards the south, a hundred cubits.

40:28 Et introduxit me in atrium interius ad portam australem : et mensus est portam juxta mensuras superiores.

40:28 And he brought me into the inner court at the south gate: and he measured the gate according to the former measures.

40:29 Thalamum ejus, et frontem ejus, et vestibulum ejus eisdem mensuris, et fenestras ejus, et vestibulum ejus in circuitu, quinquaginta cubitos longitudinis, et latitudinis viginti quinque cubitos.

40:29 The little chamber thereof, and the front thereof, and the porch thereof with the same measures: and the windows thereof, and the porch thereof round about it was fifty cubits in length, and five and twenty cubits in breadth.

40:30 Et vestibulum per gyrum longitudine viginti quinque cubitorum, et latitudine quinque cubitorum :

40:30 And the porch round about was five and twenty cubits long, and five cubits broad.

40:31 et vestibulum ejus ad atrium exterius, et palmas ejus in fronte : et octo gradus erant quibus ascendebatur per eam.

40:31 And the porch thereof to the outward court, and the palm trees thereof in the front: and there were eight steps to go up to it.

40:32 Et introduxit me in atrium interius, per viam orientalem : et mensus est portam secundum mensuras superiores.

40:32 And he brought me into the inner court by the way of the east: and he measured the gate according to the former measures.

40:33 Thalamum ejus, et frontem ejus, et vestibulum ejus, sicut supra : et fenestras ejus, et vestibula ejus in circuitu, longitudine quinquaginta cubitorum, et latitudine viginti quinque cubitorum.

40:33 The little chamber thereof, and the front thereof, and the porch thereof as before: and the windows thereof, and the porches thereof round about it was fifty cubits long, and five and twenty cubits broad.

40:34 Et vestibulum ejus, id est, atrii exterioris, et palmæ cælatæ in fronte ejus, hinc et inde : et in octo gradibus ascensus ejus.

40:34 And the porch thereof, that is, of the outward court: and the graven palm trees in the front thereof on this side and on that side: and the going up thereof was by eight steps.

40:35 Et introduxit me ad portam quæ respiciebat ad aquilonem : et mensus est secundum mensuras superiores.

40:35 And he brought me into the gate that looked to the north: and he measured according to the former measures.

40:36 Thalamum ejus, et frontem ejus, et vestibulum ejus, et fenestras ejus per circuitum, longitudine quinquaginta cubitorum, et latitudine viginti quinque cubitorum.

40:36 The little chamber thereof, and the front thereof, and the porch thereof, and the windows thereof round about it was fifty cubits long, and five and twenty cubits broad.

40:37 Et vestibulum ejus respiciebat ad atrium exterius : et cælatura palmarum in fronte ejus, hinc et inde : et in octo gradibus ascensus ejus.

40:37 And the porch thereof looked to the outward court: and the graving of palm trees in the front thereof was on this side and on that side: and the going up to it was by eight steps.

40:38 Et per singula gazophylacia ostium in frontibus portarum : ibi lavabant holocaustum.

40:38 And at every chamber was a door in the forefronts of the gates: there they washed the holocaust.

40:39 Et in vestibulo portæ, duæ mensæ hinc, et duæ mensæ inde, ut immoletur super eas holocaustum, et pro peccato et pro delicto.

40:39 And in the porch of the gate were two tables on this side, and two tables on that side: that the holocaust, and the sin offering, and the trespass offering might be slain thereon.

40:40 Et ad latus exterius, quod ascendit ad ostium portæ quæ pergit ad aquilonem, duæ mensæ : et ad latus alterum, ante vestibulum portæ, duæ mensæ :

40:40 And on the outward side, which goeth up to the entry of the gate that looketh toward the north, were two tables: and at the other side before the porch of the gate were two tables,

40:41 quatuor mensæ hinc, et quatuor mensæ inde : per latera portæ octo mensæ erant, super quas immolabant.

40:41 Four tables were on this side, and four tables on that side at the sides of the gate were eight tables, upon which they slew the victims.

40:42 Quatuor autem mensæ ad holocaustum de lapidibus quadris exstructæ, longitudine cubiti unius et dimidii, et latitudine cubiti unius et dimidii, et altitudine cubiti unius : super quas ponant vasa in quibus immolatur holocaustum et victima.

40:42 And the four tables for the holocausts were made of square stones: one cubit and a half long, and one cubit and a half broad, and one cubit high: to lay the vessels upon, in which the holocaust and the victim is slain.

40:43 Et labia earum palmi unius, reflexa intrinsecus per circuitum : super mensas autem carnes oblationis.

40:43 And the borders of them were of one handbreadth, turned inwards round about: and upon the tables was the flesh of the offering.

40:44 Et extra portam interiorem, gazophylacia cantorum in atrio interiori, quod erat in latere portæ respicientis ad aquilonem : et facies eorum contra viam australem : una ex latere portæ orientalis, quæ respiciebat ad viam aquilonis.

40:44 And without the inner gate were the chambers of the singing men in the inner court, which was on the side of the gate that looketh to the north: and their prospect was towards the south, one at the side of the east gate, which looketh toward the north.

40:45 Et dixit ad me : Hoc est gazophylacium quod respicit viam meridianam : sacerdotum erit, qui excubant in custodiis templi.

40:45 And he said to me: This chamber, which looketh toward the south shall be for the priests that watch in the wards of the temple.

40:46 Porro gazophylacium quod respicit ad viam aquilonis, sacerdotum erit, qui excubant ad ministerium altaris : isti sunt filii Sadoc, qui accedunt de filiis Levi ad Dominum ut ministrent ei.

40:46 But the chamber that looketh towards the north shall be for the priests that watch over the ministry of the altar. These are the sons of Sadoc, who among the sons of Levi, come near to the Lord, to minister to him.

40:47 Et mensus est atrium longitudine centum cubitorum, et latitudine centum cubitorum per quadrum : et altare ante faciem templi.

40:47 And he measured the court a hundred cubits long, and a hundred cubits broad foursquare: and the altar that was before the face of the temple.

40:48 Et introduxit me in vestibulum templi : et mensus est vestibulum quinque cubitis hinc, et quinque cubitis inde : et latitudinem portæ trium cubitorum hinc, et trium cubitorum inde.

40:48 And he brought me into the porch of the temple: and he measured the porch five cubits on this side, and five cubits on that side: and the breadth of the gate three cubits on this side, and three cubits on that side.

40:49 Longitudinem autem vestibuli viginti cubitorum, et latitudinem undecim cubitorum, et octo gradibus ascendebatur ad eam. Et columnæ erant in frontibus : una hinc, et altera inde.

40:49 And the length of the porch was twenty cubits, and the breadth eleven cubits, and there were eight steps to go up to it. And there were pillars in the fronts: one on this side, and another on that side.

Chapter 41

41:1 Et introduxit me in templum, et mensus est frontes : sex cubitos latitudinis hinc, et sex cubitos latitudinis inde, latitudinem tabernaculi.

41:1 And he brought me into the temple, and he measured the fronts six cubits broad on this side, and six cubits on that side, the breadth of the tabernacle.

41:2 Et latitudo portæ decem cubitorum erat : et latera portæ, quinque cubitis hinc, et quinque cubitis inde : et mensus est longitudinem ejus quadraginta cubitorum, et latitudinem viginti cubitorum.

41:2 And the breadth of the gate was ten cubits: and the sides of the gate five cubits on this side, and five cubits on that side: and he measured the length thereof forty cubits, and the breadth twenty cubits.

41:3 Et introgressus intrinsecus, mensus est in fronte portæ duos cubitos : et portam, sex cubitorum : et latitudinem portæ septem cubitorum.

41:3 Then going inward he measured the front of the gate two cubits: and the gate six cubits, and the breadth of the gate seven cubits.

41:4 Et mensus est longitudinem ejus viginti cubitorum, et latitudinem ejus viginti cubitorum, ante faciem templi. Et dixit ad me : Hoc est Sanctum sanctorum.

41:4 And he measured the length thereof twenty cubits, and the breadth twenty cubits, before the face of the temple: and he said to me: This is the holy of holies.

41:5 Et mensus est parietem domus sex cubitorum : et latitudinem lateris quatuor cubitorum undique per circuitum domus.

41:5 And he measured the wall of the house six cubits: and the breadth of every side chamber four cubits round about the house on every side.

41:6 Latera autem, latus ad latus, bis triginta tria : et erant eminentia, quæ ingrederentur per parietem domus, in lateribus per circuitum, ut continerent, et non attingerent parietem templi.

41:6 And the side chambers one by another, were twice thirty-three: and they bore outwards, that they might enter in through the wall of the house in the sides round about, to hold in, and not to touch the wall of the temple.

41:7 Et platea erat in rotundum, ascendens sursum per cochleam, et in cœnaculum templi deferebat per gyrum : idcirco latius erat templum in superioribus : et sic de inferioribus ascendebatur ad superiora in medium.

41:7 And there was a broad passage round about, going up by winding stairs, and it led into the upper loft of the temple all round: therefore was the temple broader in the higher parts: and so from the lower parts they went to the higher by the midst.

41:8 Et vidi in domo altitudinem per circuitum, fundata latera ad mensuram calami sex cubitorum spatio :

41:8 And I saw in the house the height round about, the foundations of the side chambers which were the measure of a reed the space of six cubits:

41:9 et latitudinem per parietem lateris forinsecus quinque cubitorum : et erat interior domus in lateribus domus.

41:9 And the thickness of the wall for the side chamber without, which was five cubits: and the inner house was within the side chambers of the house,

41:10 Et inter gazophylacia latitudinem viginti cubitorum in circuitu domus undique,

41:10 And between the chambers was the breadth of twenty cubits round about the house on every side.

41:11 et ostium lateris ad orationem : ostium unum ad viam aquilonis, et ostium unum ad viam australem : et latitudinem loci ad orationem, quinque cubitorum in circuitu.

41:11 And the door of the side chambers was turned towards the place of prayer: one door was toward the north, and another door was toward the south: and the breadth of the place for prayer, was five cubits round about.

41:12 Et ædificium, quod erat separatum, versumque ad viam respicientem ad mare, latitudinis septuaginta cubitorum : paries autem ædificii, quinque cubitorum latitudinis per circuitum : et longitudo ejus nonaginta cubitorum.

41:12 And the building that was separate, and turned to the way that looked toward the sea, was seventy cubits broad and the wall of the building, five cubits thick round about: and ninety cubits long.

41:13 Et mensus est domus longitudinem, centum cubitorum : et quod separatum erat ædificium, et parietes ejus, longitudinis centum cubitorum.

41:13 And he measured the length of the house, a hundred cubits: and the separate building, and the walls thereof, a hundred cubits in length.

41:14 Latitudo autem ante faciem domus, et ejus quod erat separatum contra orientem, centum cubitorum.

41:14 And the breadth before the face of the house, and of the separate place toward the east, a hundred cubits.

41:15 Et mensus est longitudinem ædificii contra faciem ejus, quod erat separatum ad dorsum : ethecas ex utraque parte centum cubitorum : et templum interius, et vestibula atrii.

41:15 And he measured the length of the building over against it, which was separated at the back of it: and the galleries on both sides a hundred cubits: and the inner temple, and the porches of the court.

41:16 Limina, et fenestras obliquas, et ethecas in circuitu per tres partes, contra uniuscujusque limen, stratumque ligno per gyrum in circuitu : terra autem usque ad fenestras, et fenestræ clausæ super ostia.

41:16 The thresholds, and the oblique windows, and the galleries round about on three sides, over against the threshold of every one, and floored with wood all round about: and the ground was up to the windows, and the windows were shut over the doors.

41:17 Et usque ad domum interiorem, et forinsecus per omnem parietem in circuitu, intrinsecus et forinsecus, ad mensuram.

41:17 And even to the inner house, and without all the wall round about within and without, by measure.

41:18 Et fabrefacta cherubim et palmæ : et palma inter cherub et cherub, duasque facies habebat cherub.

41:18 And there were cherubims and palm trees wrought, so that a palm tree was between a cherub and a cherub, and every cherub had two faces.

41:19 Faciem hominis juxta palmam ex hac parte, et faciem leonis juxta palmam ex alia parte : expressam per omnem domum in circuitu.

41:19 The face of a man was toward the palm tree on one side, and the face of a lion was toward the palm tree on the other side: set forth through all the house round about.

41:20 De terra usque ad superiora portæ, cherubim et palmæ cælatæ erant in pariete templi.

41:20 From the ground even to the upper parts of the gate, were cherubims and palm trees wrought in the wall of the temple.

41:21 Limen quadrangulum, et facies sanctuarii, aspectus contra aspectum.

41:21 The threshold was foursquare, and the face of the sanctuary sight to sight.

41:22 Altaris lignei trium cubitorum altitudo, et longitudo ejus duorum cubitorum : et anguli ejus, et longitudo ejus, et parietes ejus lignei. Et locutus est ad me : Hæc est mensa coram Domino.

41:22 The altar of wood was three cubits high: and the length thereof was two cubits: and the corners thereof, aid the length thereof, and the walls thereof, were of wood. And he said to me: This is the table before the Lord.

41:23 Et duo ostia erant in templo et in sanctuario.

41:23 And there were two doors in the temple, and in the sanctuary.

41:24 Et in duobus ostiis ex utraque parte bina erant ostiola quæ in se invicem plicabantur : bina enim ostia erant ex utraque parte ostiorum.

41:24 And in the two doors on both sides were two little doors, which were folded within each other: for there were two wickets on both sides of the doors.

41:25 Et cælata erant in ipsis ostiis templi cherubim, et sculpturæ palmarum, sicut in parietibus quoque expressæ erant : quam ob rem et grossiora erant ligna in vestibuli fronte forinsecus.

41:25 And there were cherubims also wrought in the doors of the temple, and the figures of palm trees, like as were made on the walls: for which cause also the planks were thicker in the front of the porch without.

41:26 Super quæ fenestræ obliquæ, et similitudo palmarum hinc atque inde in humerulis vestibuli, secundum latera domus, latitudinemque parietum.

41:26 Upon which were the oblique windows, and the representation of palm trees on this side, and on that side in the sides of the porch, according to the sides of the house, and the breadth of the walls.

Chapter 42

42:1 Et eduxit me in atrium exterius, per viam ducentem ad aquilonem, et introduxit me in gazophylacium quod erat contra separatum ædificium, et contra ædem vergentem ad aquilonem.

42:1 And he brought me forth into the outward court by the way that leadeth to the north, and he brought me into the chamber that was over against the separate building, and over against the house toward the north.

42:2 In facie longitudinis, centum cubitos ostii aquilonis, et latitudinis quinquaginta cubitos,

42:2 In the face of the north door was the length of hundred cubits, and the breadth of fifty cubits.

42:3 contra viginti cubitos atrii interioris, et contra pavimentum stratum lapide atrii exterioris, ubi erat porticus juncta porticui triplici.

42:3 Over against the twenty cubits of the inner court, and over against the pavement of the outward court that was paved with stone, where there was a gallery joined to a triple gallery.

42:4 Et ante gazophylacia deambulatio decem cubitorum latitudinis, ad interiora respiciens viæ cubiti unius. Et ostia eorum ad aquilonem :

42:4 And before the chambers was a walk ten cubits broad, looking to the inner parts of a way of one cubit. And their doors were toward the north.

42:5 ubi erant gazophylacia in superioribus humiliora, quia supportabant porticus quæ ex illis eminebant de inferioribus, et de mediis ædificii.

42:5 Where were the store chambers lower above: because they bore up the galleries, which appeared above out of them from he lower parts, and from the midst of the building.

42:6 Tristega enim erant, et non habebant columnas, sicut erant columnæ atriorum : propterea eminebant de inferioribus, et de mediis a terra cubitis quinquaginta.

42:6 For they were of three stories, and had not pillars, as the pillars of the courts: therefore did they appear above out of the lower places, and out of the middle places, fifty cubits from the ground.

42:7 Et peribolus exterior secundum gazophylacia, quæ erant in via atrii exterioris ante gazophylacia : longitudo ejus quinquaginta cubitorum :

42:7 And the outward wall that went about by the chambers, which were towards the outward court on the forepart of the chambers, was fifty cubits long.

42:8 quia longitudo erat gazophylaciorum atrii exterioris quinquaginta cubitorum, et longitudo ante faciem templi, centum cubitorum.

42:8 For the length of the chambers of the outward court was fifty cubits: and the length before the face of the temple, a hundred cubits.

42:9 Et erat subter gazophylacia hæc introitus ab oriente, ingredientium in ea de atrio exteriori.

42:9 And there was under these chambers, an entrance from the east, for them that went into them out of the outward court.

42:10 In latitudine periboli atrii quod erat contra viam orientalem, in faciem ædificii separati, et erant ante ædificium gazophylacia.

42:10 In the breadth of the outward wall of the court that was toward the east, over against the separate building, and there were chambers before the building.

42:11 Et via ante faciem eorum, juxta similitudinem gazophylaciorum quæ erant in via aquilonis : secundum longitudinem eorum, sic et latitudo eorum, et omnis introitus eorum, et similitudines, et ostia eorum.

42:11 And the way before them was like the chambers which were toward the north: they were as long as they, and as broad as they: and all the going in to them, and their fashions, and their doors were alike.

42:12 Secundum ostia gazophylaciorum, quæ erant in via respiciente ad notum : ostium in capite viæ, quæ via erat ante vestibulum separatum per viam orientalem ingredientibus.

42:12 According to the doors of the chambers that were towards the south: there was a door in the head of the way, which way was before the porch, separated towards the east as one entereth in.

42:13 Et dixit ad me : Gazophylacia aquilonis, et gazophylacia austri, quæ sunt ante ædificium separatum, hæc sunt gazophylacia sancta, in quibus vescuntur sacerdotes qui appropinquant ad Dominum in Sancta sanctorum : ibi ponent Sancta sanctorum et oblationem pro peccato et pro delicto : locus enim sanctus est.

42:13 And he said to me: The chambers of the north, and the chambers of the south, which are before the separate building: they are holy chambers, in which the priests shall eat, that approach to the Lord into the holy of holies: there they shall lay the most holy things, and the offering for sin, and for trespass: for it is a holy place.

42:14 Cum autem ingressi fuerint sacerdotes, non egredientur de sanctis in atrium exterius : et ibi reponent vestimenta sua in quibus ministrant, quia sancta sunt, vestienturque vestimentis aliis : et sic procedent ad populum.

42:14 And when the priests shall have entered in, they shall not go out of the holy places into the outward court: but there they shall lay their vestments, wherein they minister, for they are holy: and they shall put on other garments, and so they shall go forth to the people.

42:15 Cumque complesset mensuras domus interioris, eduxit me per viam portæ quæ respiciebat ad viam orientalem : et mensus est eam undique per circuitum.

42:15 Now when he had made an end of measuring the inner house, he brought me out by the way of the gate that looked toward the east: and he measured it on every side round about.

42:16 Mensus est autem contra ventum orientalem calamo mensuræ, quingentos calamos in calamo mensuræ per circuitum.

42:16 And he measured toward the east with the measuring reed, five hundred reeds with the measuring reed round about.

42:17 Et mensus est contra ventum aquilonis quingentos calamos in calamo mensuræ per gyrum.

42:17 And he measured toward the north five hundred reeds with the measuring reed round about.

42:18 Et ad ventum australem mensus est quingentos calamos in calamo mensuræ per circuitum.

42:18 And towards the south he measured five hundred reeds with the measuring reed round about.

42:19 Et ad ventum occidentalem mensus est quingentos calamos in calamo mensuræ.

42:19 And toward the west he measured five hundred reeds, with the measuring reed.

42:20 Per quatuor ventos mensus est murum ejus undique per circuitum, longitudinem quingentorum cubitorum, et latitudinem quingentorum cubitorum, dividentem inter sanctuarium et vulgi locum.

42:20 By the four winds he measured the wall thereof on every side round about, five hundred cubits and five hundred cubits broad, making a separation between the sanctuary and the place of the people.

Chapter 43

43:1 Et duxit me ad portam quæ respiciebat ad viam orientalem.

43:1 And he brought me to the gate that looked towards the east.

43:2 Et ecce gloria Dei Israël ingrediebatur per viam orientalem : et vox erat ei quasi vox aquarum multarum, et terra splendebat a majestate ejus.

43:2 And behold the glory of the God of Israel came in by the way of the east: and his voice was like the noise of many waters, and the earth shone with his majesty.

43:3 Et vidi visionem secundum speciem quam videram quando venit ut disperderet civitatem, et species secundum aspectum quem videram juxta fluvium Chobar : et cecidi super faciem meam.

43:3 And I saw the vision according to the appearance which I had seen when he came to destroy the city: and the appearance was according to the vision which I had seen by the river Chobar: and I fell upon my face.

43:4 Et majestas Domini ingressa est templum per viam portæ quæ respiciebat ad orientem.

43:4 And the majesty of the Lord went into the temple by the way of the gate that looked to the east.

43:5 Et elevavit me spiritus, et introduxit me in atrium interius : et ecce repleta erat gloria Domini domus.

43:5 And the spirit lifted me up and brought me into the inner court: and behold the house was filled with the glory of the Lord.

43:6 Et audivi loquentem ad me de domo : et vir qui stabat juxta me

43:6 And I heard one speaking to me out of the house, and the man that stood by me,

43:7 dixit ad me : Fili hominis, locus solii mei, et locus vestigiorum pedum meorum, ubi habito in medio filiorum Israël in æternum : et non polluent ultra domus Israël nomen sanctum meum, ipsi et reges eorum, in fornicationibus suis, et in ruinis regum suorum, et in excelsis.

43:7 Said to me: Son of man, the place of my throne, and the place of the soles of my feet, where I dwell in the midst of the children of Israel for ever: and the house of Israel shall no more profane my holy name, they and their kings by their fornications, and by the carcasses of their kings, and by the high places.

43:8 Qui fabricati sunt limen suum juxta limen meum, et postes suos juxta postes meos, et murus erat inter me et eos : et polluerunt nomen sanctum meum in abominationibus quas fecerunt : propter quod consumpsi eos in ira mea.

43:8 They who have set their threshold by my threshold, and their posts by my posts: and there was but a wall between me, and them: and they profaned my holy name by the abominations which they committed: for which reason I consumed them in my wrath.

43:9 Nunc ergo repellant procul fornicationem suam et ruinas regum suorum a me, et habitabo in medio eorum semper.

43:9 Now therefore let them put away their fornications, and the carcasses of their kings far from me: and I will dwell in the midst of them for ever.

43:10 Tu autem, fili hominis, ostende domui Israël templum, et confundantur ab iniquitatibus suis, et metiantur fabricam,

43:10 But thou, son of man, shew to the house of Israel the temple, and let them be ashamed of their iniquities, and let them measure the building:

43:11 et erubescant ex omnibus quæ fecerunt. Figuram domus, et fabricæ ejus, exitus et introitus, et omnem descriptionem ejus, et universa præcepta ejus, cunctumque ordinem ejus, et omnes leges ejus ostende eis, et scribes in oculis eorum, ut custodiant omnes descriptiones ejus, et præcepta illius, et faciant ea.

43:11 And be ashamed of all that they have done. Shew them the form of the house, and of the fashion thereof, the goings out and the comings in, and the whole plan thereof, and all its ordinances, and all its order, and all its laws, and thou shalt write it in their sight: that they may keep the whole form thereof, and its ordinances, and do them.

43:12 Ista est lex domus in summitate montis : omnis finis ejus in circuitu, Sanctum sanctorum est. Hæc est ergo lex domus.

43:12 This is the law of the house upon the top of the mountain: All its border round about; most holy: this then is the law of the house.

43:13 Istæ autem mensuræ altaris in cubito verissimo, qui habebat cubitum et palmum : in sinu ejus erat cubitus, et cubitus in latitudine : et definitio ejus usque ad labium ejus, et in circuitu palmus unus : hæc quoque erat fossa altaris.

43:13 And these are the measures of the altar by the truest cubit, which is a cubit and a handbreadth: the bottom thereof was a cubit, and the breadth a cubit: and the border thereof unto its edge, and round about, one handbreadth: and this was the trench of the altar.

43:14 Et de sinu terræ usque ad crepidinem novissimam duo cubiti, et latitudo cubiti unius : et a crepidine minore usque ad crepidinem majorem quatuor cubiti, et latitudo cubiti unius.

43:14 And from the bottom of the ground to the lowest brim two cubits, and the breadth of one cubit: and from the lesser brim to the greater brim four cubits, and the breadth of one cubit.

43:15 Ipse autem ariel quatuor cubitorum, et ab ariel usque ad sursum cornua quatuor.

43:15 And the Ariel itself was four cubits: and from the Ariel upward were four horns.

43:16 Et ariel duodecim cubitorum in longitudine per duodecim cubitos latitudinis, quadrangulatum æquis lateribus.

43:16 And the Ariel was twelve cubits long, and twelve cubits broad, foursquare, with equal sides.

43:17 Et crepido quatuordecim cubitorum longitudinis per quatuordecim cubitos latitudinis in quatuor angulis ejus : et corona in circuitu ejus dimidii cubiti, et sinus ejus unius cubiti per circuitum : gradus autem ejus versi ad orientem.

43:17 And the brim was fourteen cubits long, and fourteen cubits broad in the four corners thereof: and the crown round about it was half a cubit, and the bottom of it one cubit round about: and its steps turned toward the east.

43:18 Et dixit ad me : Fili hominis, hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Hi sunt ritus altaris, in quacumque die fuerit fabricatum, ut offeratur super illud holocaustum, et effundatur sanguis.

43:18 And he said to me: Son of man, thus saith the Lord God: These are the ceremonies of the altar, in what day soever it shall be made: that holocausts may be offered upon it, and blood poured out.

43:19 Et dabis sacerdotibus et Levitis qui sunt de semine Sadoc, qui accedunt ad me, ait Dominus Deus, ut offerant mihi vitulum de armento pro peccato.

43:19 And thou shalt give to the priests, and the Levites, that are of the race of Sadoc, who approach to me, saith the Lord God, to offer to me a calf of the herd for sin.

43:20 Et assumens de sanguine ejus, pones super quatuor cornua ejus, et super quatuor angulos crepidinis, et super coronam in circuitu : et mundabis illud et expiabis.

43:20 And thou shalt take of his blood, and shalt put it upon the four horns thereof, and upon the four corners of the brim, and upon the crown round about: and thou shalt cleanse, and expiate it.

43:21 Et tolles vitulum qui oblatus fuerit pro peccato, et combures eum in separato loco domus, extra sanctuarium.

43:21 And thou shalt take the calf, that is offered for sin: and thou shalt burn him in a separate place of the house without the sanctuary.

43:22 Et in die secunda offeres hircum caprarum immaculatum pro peccato : et expiabunt altare sicut expiaverunt in vitulo.

43:22 And in the second day thou shalt offer a he goat without blemish for sin: and they shall expiate the altar, as they expiated it with the calf.

43:23 Cumque compleveris expians illud, offeres vitulum de armento immaculatum, et arietem de grege immaculatum.

43:23 And when thou shalt have made an end of the expiation thereof, thou shalt offer a calf of the herd without blemish, and a ram of the flock without blemish.

43:24 Et offeres eos in conspectu Domini : et mittent sacerdotes super eos sal, et offerent eos holocaustum Domino.

43:24 And thou shalt offer them in the sight of the Lord, and the priests shall put salt upon them, and shall offer them a holocaust to the Lord.

43:25 Septem diebus facies hircum pro peccato quotidie : et vitulum de armento, et arietem de pecoribus immaculatos offerent.

43:25 Seven days shalt thou offer a he goat for sin daily: they shall offer also a calf of the herd, and a ram of the flock without blemish.

43:26 Septem diebus expiabunt altare et mundabunt illud, et implebunt manum ejus.

43:26 Seven days shall they expiate the altar, and shall cleanse it: and they shall consecrate it.

43:27 Expletis autem diebus, in die octava et ultra, facient sacerdotes super altare holocausta vestra, et quæ pro pace offerunt : et placatus ero vobis, ait Dominus Deus.

43:27 And the days being expired, on the eighth day and thenceforward, the priests shall offer your holocausts upon the altar, and the peace offerings: and I will be pacified towards you, saith the Lord God.

Chapter 44

44:1 Et convertit me ad viam portæ sanctuarii exterioris, quæ respiciebat ad orientem : et erat clausa.

44:1 And he brought me back to the way of the gate of the outward sanctuary, which looked towards the east: and it was shut.

44:2 Et dixit Dominus ad me : Porta hæc clausa erit : non aperietur, et vir non transibit per eam, quoniam Dominus Deus Israël ingressus est per eam : eritque clausa

44:2 And the Lord said to me: This gate shall be shut, it shall not be opened, and no man shall pass through it: because the Lord the God of Israel hath entered in by it, and it shall be shut

44:3 principi. Princeps ipse sedebit in ea, ut comedat panem coram Domino : per viam portæ vestibuli ingredietur, et per viam ejus egredietur.

44:3 For the prince. The prince himself shall sit in it, to eat bread before the Lord: he shall enter in by the way of the porch of the gate, and shall go out by the same way.

44:4 Et adduxit me per viam portæ aquilonis in conspectu domus : et vidi, et ecce implevit gloria Domini domum Domini : et cecidi in faciem meam.

44:4 And he brought me by the way of the north gate, in the sight of the house: and I saw, and behold the glory of the Lord filled the house of the Lord: and I fell on my face.

44:5 Et dixit ad me Dominus : Fili hominis, pone cor tuum, et vide oculis tuis, et auribus tuis audi omnia quæ ego loquor ad te de universis cæremoniis domus Domini, et de cunctis legibus ejus : et pones cor tuum in viis templi per omnes exitus sanctuarii.

44:5 And the Lord said to me: Son of man, attend with thy heart and behold with thy eyes, and hear with thy ears, all that I say to thee concerning all the ceremonies of the house of the Lord, and concerning all the laws thereof: and mark well the ways of the temple, with all the goings out of the sanctuary.

44:6 Et dices ad exasperantem me domum Israël : Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Sufficiant vobis omnia scelera vestra, domus Israël :

44:6 And thou shalt say to the house of Israel that provoketh me: Thus saith the Lord God: Let all your wicked doings suffice you, O house of Israel:

44:7 eo quod inducitis filios alienos incircumcisos corde, et incircumcisos carne, ut sint in sanctuario meo, et polluant domum meam : et offertis panes meos, adipem et sanguinem, et dissolvitis pactum meum in omnibus sceleribus vestris.

44:7 In that you have brought in strangers uncircumcised in heart, and uncircumcised in flesh, to be in my sanctuary, and to defile my house: and you offer my bread, the fat, and the blood: and you have broken my covenant by all your wicked doings.

44:8 Et non servastis præcepta sanctuarii mei, et posuistis custodes observationum mearum in sanctuario meo vobismetipsis.

44:8 And you have not kept the ordinances of my sanctuary: but you have set keepers of my charge in my sanctuary for yourselves.

44:9 Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Omnis alienigena incircumcisus corde, et incircumcisus carne, non ingredietur sanctuarium meum : omnis filius alienus qui est in medio filiorum Israël.

44:9 Thus saith the Lord God: No stranger uncircumcised in heart, and uncircumcised in flesh, shall enter into my sanctuary, no stranger that is in the midst of the children of Israel.

44:10 Sed et Levitæ qui longe recesserunt a me in errore filiorum Israël, et erraverunt a me post idola sua, et portaverunt iniquitatem suam,

44:10 Moreover the Levites that went away far from me, when the children of Israel went astray, and have wandered from me after their idols, and have borne their iniquity:

44:11 erunt in sanctuario meo æditui, et janitores portarum domus, et ministri domus : ipsi mactabunt holocausta et victimas populi, et ipsi stabunt in conspectu eorum ut ministrent eis.

44:11 They shall be officers in my sanctuary, and doorkeepers of the gates of the house, and ministers to the house: they shall slay the holocausts, and the victims of the people: and they shall stand in their sight, to minister to them.

44:12 Pro eo quod ministraverunt illis in conspectu idolorum suorum, et facti sunt domui Israël in offendiculum iniquitatis : idcirco levavi manum meam super eos, ait Dominus Deus, et portabunt iniquitatem suam.

44:12 Because they ministered to them before their idols, and were a stumblingblock of iniquity to the house of Israel: therefore have I lifted up my hand against them, saith the Lord God, and they shall bear their iniquity:

44:13 Et non appropinquabunt ad me ut sacerdotio fungantur mihi, neque accedent ad omne sanctuarium meum juxta Sancta sanctorum : sed portabunt confusionem suam, et scelera sua quæ fecerunt.

44:13 And they shall not come near to me, to do the office of priest to me, neither shall they come near to any of my holy things that are by the holy of holies: but they shall bear their shame, and their wickednesses which they have committed.

44:14 Et dabo eos janitores domus in omni ministerio ejus, et in universis quæ fient in ea.

44:14 And I will make them doorkeepers of the house, for all the service thereof, and for all that shall be done therein.

44:15 Sacerdotes autem et Levitæ, filii Sadoc, qui custodierunt cæremonias sanctuarii mei, cum errarent filii Israël a me, ipsi accedent ad me ut ministrent mihi : et stabunt in conspectu meo, ut offerant mihi adipem et sanguinem, ait Dominus Deus.

44:15 But the priests, and Levites, the sons of Sadoc, who kept the ceremonies of my sanctuary, when the children of Israel went astray from me, they shall come near to me, to minister to me: and they shall stand before me, to offer me the fat, and the blood, saith the Lord God.

44:16 Ipsi ingredientur sanctuarium meum, et ipsi accedent ad mensam meam, ut ministrent mihi, et custodiant cæremonias meas.

44:16 They shall enter into my sanctuary, and they shall come near to my table, to minister unto me, and to keep my ceremonies.

44:17 Cumque ingredientur portas atrii interioris, vestibus lineis induentur : nec ascendet super eos quidquam laneum, quando ministrant in portis atrii interioris et intrinsecus.

44:17 And when they shall enter in at the gates of the inner court, they shall be clothed with linen garments: neither shall any woollen come upon them, when they minister in the gates of the inner court and within.

44:18 Vittæ lineæ erunt in capitibus eorum, et feminalia linea erunt in lumbis eorum, et non accingentur in sudore.

44:18 They shall have linen mitres on their heads, and linen breeches on their loins, and they shall not be girded with any thing that causeth sweat.

44:19 Cumque egredientur atrium exterius ad populum, exuent se vestimentis suis in quibus ministraverant, et reponent ea in gazophylacio sanctuarii : et vestient se vestimentis aliis, et non sanctificabunt populum in vestibus suis.

44:19 And when they shall go forth to the outward court to the people, they shall put off their garments wherein they ministered, and lay them up in the store chamber of the sanctuary, and they shall clothe themselves with other garments: and they shall not sanctify the people with their vestments.

44:20 Caput autem suum non radent, neque comam nutrient : sed tondentes attondent capita sua.

44:20 Neither shall they shave their heads, nor wear long hair: but they shall only poll their heads.

44:21 Et vinum non bibet omnis sacerdos, quando ingressurus est atrium interius.

44:21 And no priest shall drink wine when he is to go into the inner court.

44:22 Et viduam et repudiatam non accipient uxores, sed virgines de semine domus Israël : sed et viduam quæ fuerit vidua a sacerdote, accipient.

44:22 Neither shall they take to wife a widow, nor one that is divorced, but they shall take virgins of the seed of the house of Israel: but they may take a widow also, that is, the widow of a priest.

44:23 Et populum meum docebunt quid sit inter sanctum et pollutum, et inter mundum et immundum ostendent eis.

44:23 And they shall teach my people the difference between holy and profane, and shew them how to discern between clean and unclean.

44:24 Et cum fuerit controversia, stabunt in judiciis meis, et judicabunt : leges meas et præcepta mea in omnibus solemnitatibus meis custodient, et sabbata mea sanctificabunt.

44:24 And when there shall be a controversy, they shall stand in my judgments, and shall judge: they shall keep my laws, and my ordinances in all my solemnities, and sanctify my sabbaths.

44:25 Et ad mortuum hominem non ingredientur, ne polluantur, nisi ad patrem et matrem, et filium et filiam, et fratrem, et sororem quæ alterum virum non habuerit : in quibus contaminabuntur.

44:25 And they shall come near no dead person, lest they be defiled, only their father and mother, and son and daughter, and brother and sister, that hath not had another husband: for whom they may become unclean.

44:26 Et postquam fuerit emundatus, septem dies numerabuntur ei.

44:26 And after one is cleansed, they shall reckon unto him seven days.

44:27 Et in die introitus sui in sanctuarium ad atrium interius, ut ministret mihi in sanctuario, offeret pro peccato suo, ait Dominus Deus.

44:27 And in the day that he goeth into the sanctuary, to the inner court, to minister unto me in the sanctuary, he shall offer for his sin, saith the Lord God.

44:28 Non erit autem eis hæreditas : ego hæreditas eorum. Et possessionem non dabitis eis in Israël : ego enim possessio eorum.

44:28 And they shall have no inheritance, I am their inheritance: neither shall you give them any possession in Israel, for I am their possession.

44:29 Victimam et pro peccato et pro delicto ipsi comedent, et omne votum in Israël ipsorum erit.

44:29 They shall eat the victim both for sin and for trespass: and every vowed thing in Israel shall be theirs.

44:30 Et primitiva omnium primogenitorum, et omnia libamenta ex omnibus quæ offeruntur, sacerdotum erunt : et primitiva ciborum vestrorum dabitis sacerdoti, ut reponat benedictionem domui tuæ.

44:30 And the firstfruits of all the firstborn, and all the libations of all things that are offered, shall be the priest's: and you shall give the firstfruits of your meats to the priest, that he may return a blessing upon thy house.

44:31 Omne morticinum, et captum a bestia, de avibus et de pecoribus, non comedent sacerdotes.

44:31 The priests shall not eat of any thing that is dead of itself or caught by a beast, whether it be fowl or cattle.

Chapter 45

45:1 Cumque cœperitis terram dividere sortito, separate primitias Domino, sanctificatum de terra, longitudine viginti quinque millia, et latitudine decem millia : sanctificatum erit in omni termino ejus per circuitum.

45:1 And when you shall begin to divide the land by lot, separate ye firstfruits to the Lord, a portion of the land to be holy, in length twenty-five thousand and in breadth ten thousand: it shall be holy in all the borders thereof round about.

45:2 Et erit ex omni parte sanctificatum quingentos per quingentos, quadrifariam per circuitum, et quinquaginta cubitis in suburbana ejus per gyrum.

45:2 And there shall be for the sanctuary on every side five hundred by five hundred, foursquare round about: and fifty cubits for the suburbs thereof round about.

45:3 Et a mensura ista mensurabis longitudinem viginti quinque millium, et latitudinem decem millium : et in ipso erit templum, Sanctumque sanctorum.

45:3 And with this measure thou shalt measure the length of five and twenty thousand, and the breadth of ten thousand, and in it shall be the temple and the holy of holies.

45:4 Sanctificatum de terra erit sacerdotibus ministris sanctuarii, qui accedunt ad ministerium Domini : et erit eis locus in domos, et in sanctuarium sanctitatis.

45:4 The holy portion of the land shall be for the priests the ministers of the sanctuary, who come near to the ministry of the Lord: and it shall be a place for their houses, and for the holy place of the sanctuary.

45:5 Viginti quinque autem millia longitudinis, et decem millia latitudinis erunt Levitis qui ministrant domui : ipsi possidebunt viginti gazophylacia.

45:5 And five and twenty thousand of length, and ten thousand of breadth shall be for the Levites, that minister in the house: they shall possess twenty store chambers.

45:6 Et possessionem civitatis dabitis quinque millia latitudinis, et longitudinis viginti quinque millia, secundum separationem sanctuarii, omni domui Israël.

45:6 And you shall appoint the possession of the city five thousand broad, and five and twenty thousand long, according to the separation of the sanctuary, for the whole house of Israel.

45:7 Principi quoque hinc et inde in separationem sanctuarii, et in possessionem civitatis, contra faciem separationis sanctuarii, et contra faciem possessionis urbis, a latere maris usque ad mare, et a latere orientis usque ad orientem : longitudinis autem juxta unamquamque partem, a termino occidentali usque ad terminum orientalem.

45:7 For the prince also on the one side and on the other side, according to the separation of the sanctuary, and according to the possession of the city, over against the separation of the sanctuary, and over against the possession of the city: from the side of the sea even to the sea, and from the side of the east even to the east. And the length according to every part from the west border to the east border.

45:8 De terra erit ei possessio in Israël, et non depopulabuntur ultra principes populum meum : sed terram dabunt domui Israël secundum tribus eorum.

45:8 He shall have a portion of the land in Israel: and the princes shall no more rob my people: but they shall give the land to the house of Israel according to their tribes:

45:9 Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Sufficiat vobis, principes Israël : iniquitatem et rapinas intermittite, et judicium et justitiam facite : separate confinia vestra a populo meo, ait Dominus Deus.

45:9 Thus saith the Lord God: Let it suffice you, O princes of Israel: cease from iniquity and robberies, and execute judgment and justice, separate your confines from my people, saith the Lord God.

45:10 Statera justa, et ephi justum, et batus justus erit vobis.

45:10 You shall have just balances, and a just ephi, and a just bate.

45:11 Ephi et batus æqualia et unius mensuræ erunt, ut capiat decimam partem cori batus, et decimam partem cori ephi : juxta mensuram cori erit æqua libratio eorum.

45:11 The ephi and the bate shall be equal, and of one measure: that the bate may contain the tenth part of a core, and the ephi the tenth part of a core: their weight shall be equal according to the measure of a core.

45:12 Siclus autem viginti obolos habet : porro viginti sicli, et viginti quinque sicli, et quindecim sicli, mnam faciunt.

45:12 And the sicle hath twenty obols. Now twenty sicles, and five and twenty sicles, and fifteen sicles, make a mna,

45:13 Et hæ sunt primitiæ quas tolletis : sextam partem ephi de coro frumenti, et sextam partem ephi de coro hordei.

45:13 And these are the firstfruits, which you shall take: the sixth part of an ephi of a core of wheat, and the sixth part of an ephi of a core of barley.

45:14 Mensura quoque olei, batus olei, decima pars cori est : et decem bati corum faciunt, quia decem bati implent corum.

45:14 The measure of oil also, a bate of oil is the tenth part of a core: and ten bates make a core: for ten bates fill a core.

45:15 Et arietem unum de grege ducentorum, de his quæ nutriunt Israël, in sacrificium, et in holocaustum, et in pacifica, ad expiandum pro eis, ait Dominus Deus.

45:15 And one ram out of a flock of two hundred, of those that Israel feedeth for sacrifice, and for holocausts, and for peace offerings, to make atonement for them, saith the Lord God.

45:16 Omnis populus terræ tenebitur primitiis his principi in Israël.

45:16 All the people of the land shall be bound to these firstfruits for the prince in Israel.

45:17 Et super principem erunt holocausta, et sacrificium, et libamina, in solemnitatibus, et in calendis, et in sabbatis, et in universis solemnitatibus domus Israël : ipse faciet pro peccato sacrificium, et holocaustum, et pacifica, ad expiandum pro domo Israël.

45:17 And the prince shall give the holocaust, and the sacrifice, and the libations on the feasts, and on the new moons, and on the sabbaths, and on all the solemnities of the house of Israel: he shall offer the sacrifice for sin, and the holocaust, and the peace offerings to make expiation for the house of Israel.

45:18 Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : In primo mense, una mensis, sumes vitulum de armento immaculatum, et expiabis sanctuarium.

45:18 Thus saith the Lord God: In the first month, the first of the month, thou shalt take a calf of the herd without blemish, and thou shalt expiate the sanctuary.

45:19 Et tollet sacerdos de sanguine quod erit pro peccato, et ponet in postibus domus, et in quatuor angulis crepidinis altaris, et in postibus portæ atrii interioris.

45:19 And the priest shall take of the blood of the sin offering: and he shall put it on the posts of the house, and on the four corners of the brim of the altar, and oil the posts of the gate of the inner court.

45:20 Et sic facies in septima mensis, pro unoquoque qui ignoravit, et errore deceptus est : et expiabis pro domo.

45:20 And so shalt thou do in the seventh day of the month, for every one that hath been ignorant, and hath been deceived by error, and thou shalt make expiation for the house.

45:21 In primo mense, quartadecima die mensis, erit vobis Paschæ solemnitas : septem diebus azyma comedentur.

45:21 In the first month, the fourteenth day of the month, you shall observe the solemnity of the pasch: seven days unleavened bread shall be eaten.

45:22 Et faciet princeps in die illa, pro se et pro universo populo terræ, vitulum pro peccato.

45:22 And the prince on that day shall offer for himself, and for all the people of the land, a calf for sin.

45:23 Et in septem dierum solemnitate faciet holocaustum Domino, septem vitulos et septem arietes immaculatos, quotidie septem diebus : et pro peccato hircum caprarum quotidie.

45:23 And in the solemnity of the seven days he shall offer for a holocaust to the Lord, seven calves, and seven rams without blemish daily for seven days: and for sin a he goat daily.

45:24 Et sacrificium ephi per vitulum, et ephi per arietem faciet, et olei hin per singula ephi.

45:24 And he shall offer the sacrifice of an ephi for every calf, and an ephi for every ram: and a hin of oil for every ephi.

45:25 Septimo mense, quintadecima die mensis, in solemnitate, faciet sicut supra dicta sunt per septem dies, tam pro peccato quam pro holocausto, et in sacrificio, et in oleo.

45:25 In the seventh month, in the fifteenth day of the month, in the solemn feast, he shall do the like for the seven days: as well in regard to the sin offering, as to the holocaust, and the sacrifice, and the oil.

Chapter 46

46:1 Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Porta atrii interioris quæ respicit ad orientem, erit clausa sex diebus in quibus opus fit : die autem sabbati aperietur, sed et in die calendarum aperietur.

46:1 Thus saith the Lord God: The gate of the inner court that looketh toward the east, shall be shut the six days, on which work is done; but on the sabbath day it shall be opened, yea and on the day of the new moon it shall be opened.

46:2 Et intrabit princeps per viam vestibuli portæ deforis, et stabit in limine portæ : et facient sacerdotes holocaustum ejus, et pacifica ejus : et adorabit super limen portæ, et egredietur : porta autem non claudetur usque ad vesperam.

46:2 And the prince shall enter by the way of the porch of the gate from without, and he shall stand at the threshold of the gate: and the priests shall offer his holocaust, and his peace offerings: and he shall adore upon the threshold of the gate, and shall go out: but the gate shall not be shut till the evening.

46:3 Et adorabit populus terræ ad ostium portæ illius in sabbatis et in calendis coram Domino.

46:3 And the people of the land shall adore at the door of that gate before the Lord on the sabbaths, and on the new moons.

46:4 Holocaustum autem hoc offeret princeps Domino : in die sabbati, sex agnos immaculatos, et arietem immaculatum,

46:4 And the holocaust that the prince shall offer to the Lord on the sabbath day, shall be six lambs without blemish, and a ram without blemish.

46:5 et sacrificium ephi per arietem, in agnis autem sacrificium quod dederit manus ejus, et olei hin per singula ephi.

46:5 And the sacrifice of all ephi for a ram: but for the lambs what sacrifice his hand shall allow: and a hin of oil for every ephi.

46:6 In die autem calendarum vitulum de armento immaculatum, et sex agni et arietes immaculati erunt.

46:6 And on the day of the new moon a calf of the herd without blemish: and the six lambs, and the rams shall be without blemish.

46:7 Et ephi per vitulum, ephi quoque per arietem faciet sacrificium : de agnis autem sicut invenerit manus ejus, et olei hin per singula ephi.

46:7 And he shall offer in sacrifice an ephi for calf, an ephi also for a ram: but for the lambs, as his hand shall find: and a hin of oil for every ephi.

46:8 Cumque ingressurus est princeps, per viam vestibuli portæ ingrediatur, et per eamdem viam exeat.

46:8 And when the prince is to go in, let him go in by the way of the porch of the gate, and let him go out the same way.

46:9 Et cum intrabit populus terræ in conspectu Domini in solemnitatibus, qui ingreditur per portam aquilonis ut adoret, egrediatur per viam portæ meridianæ : porro qui ingreditur per viam portæ meridianæ, egrediatur per viam portæ aquilonis. Non revertetur per viam portæ per quam ingressus est, sed e regione illius egredietur.

46:9 But when the people of the land shall go in before the Lord in the solemn feasts, he that goeth in by the north gate to adore, shall go out by the way of the south gate; and he that goeth in by the way of the south gate, shall go out by the way of the north gate: he shall not return by the way of the gate whereby he came in, but shall go out at that over against it.

46:10 Princeps autem in medio eorum cum ingredientibus ingredietur, et cum egredientibus egredietur.

46:10 And the prince in the midst of them, shall go in when they go in, and go out when they go out.

46:11 Et in nundinis, et in solemnitatibus, erit sacrificium ephi per vitulum, et ephi per arietem : agnis autem erit sacrificium sicut invenerit manus ejus, et olei hin per singula ephi.

46:11 And in the fairs, and in the solemnities there shall be the sacrifice of an ephi to a calf, and an ephi to a ram: and to the lambs, the sacrifice shall be as his hand shall find: and a hin of oil to every ephi.

46:12 Cum autem fecerit princeps spontaneum holocaustum, aut pacifica voluntaria Domino, aperietur ei porta quæ respicit ad orientem, et faciet holocaustum suum et pacifica sua, sicut fieri solet in die sabbati : et egredietur, claudeturque porta postquam exierit.

46:12 But when the prince shall offer a voluntary holocaust, or voluntary peace offering to the Lord: the gate that looketh towards the east shall be opened to him, and he shall offer his holocaust, and his peace offerings, as it is wont to be done on the sabbath day: and he shall go out, and the gate shall be shut after he is gone forth.

46:13 Et agnum ejusdem anni immaculatum faciet holocaustum quotidie Domino : semper mane faciet illud.

46:13 And he shall offer every day for a holocaust to the Lord, a lamb of the same year without blemish: he shall offer it always in the morning.

46:14 Et faciet sacrificium super eo cata mane mane sextam partem ephi, et de oleo tertiam partem hin, ut misceatur similæ : sacrificium Domino legitimum, juge atque perpetuum.

46:14 And he shall offer the sacrifice for it morning by morning, the sixth part of an ephi: and the third part of a hin of oil to be mingled with the fine flour: a sacrifice to the Lord by ordinance continual and everlasting.

46:15 Faciet agnum, et sacrificium, et oleum cata mane mane, holocaustum sempiternum.

46:15 He shall offer the lamb, and the sacrifice, and the oil morning by morning: an everlasting holocaust.

46:16 Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Si dederit princeps donum alicui de filiis suis, hæreditas ejus filiorum suorum erit : possidebunt eam hæreditarie.

46:16 Thus saith the Lord God: If the prince give a gift to any of his sons: the inheritance of it shall go to his children, they shall possess it by inheritance.

46:17 Si autem dederit legatum de hæreditate sua uni servorum suorum, erit illius usque ad annum remissionis, et revertetur ad principem : hæreditas autem ejus filiis ejus erit.

46:17 But if he give a legacy out of his inheritance to one of his servants, it shall be his until the year of release, and it shall return to the prince: but his inheritance shall go to his sons.

46:18 Et non accipiet princeps de hæreditate populi per violentiam, et de possessione eorum : sed de possessione sua hæreditatem dabit filiis suis, ut non dispergatur populus meus unusquisque a possessione sua.

46:18 And the prince shall not take of the people's inheritance by violence, nor of their possession: but out of his own possession he shall give an inheritance to his sons: that my people be not dispersed every man from his possession.

46:19 Et introduxit me per ingressum qui erat ex latere portæ, in gazophylacia sanctuarii ad sacerdotes, quæ respiciebant ad aquilonem : et erat ibi locus vergens ad occidentem.

46:19 And he brought me in by the entry that was at the side of the gate, into the chambers of the sanctuary that were for the priests, which looked toward the north. And there was a place bending to the west.

46:20 Et dixit ad me : Iste est locus ubi coquent sacerdotes pro peccato et pro delicto : ubi coquent sacrificium, ut non efferant in atrium exterius, et sanctificetur populus.

46:20 And he said to me: This is the place where the priests shall boil the sin offering, and the trespass offering: where they shall dress the sacrifice, that they may not bring it out into the outward court, and the people be sanctified.

46:21 Et eduxit me in atrium exterius, et circumduxit me per quatuor angulos atrii : et ecce atriolum erat in angulo atrii, atriola singula per angulos atrii.

46:21 And he brought me into the outward court, and he led me about by the four corners of the court: and behold there was a little court in the corner of the court, to every corner of the court there was a little court.

46:22 In quatuor angulis atrii atriola disposita, quadraginta cubitorum per longum, et triginta per latum : mensuræ unius quatuor erant.

46:22 In the four corners of the court were little courts disposed, forty cubits long, and thirty broad, all the four were of one measure.

46:23 Et paries per circuitum ambiens quatuor atriola : et culinæ fabricatæ erant subter porticus per gyrum.

46:23 And there was a wall round about compassing the four little courts, and there were kitchens built under the rows round about.

46:24 Et dixit ad me : Hæc est domus culinarum, in qua coquent ministri domus Domini victimas populi.

46:24 And he said to me: This is the house of the kitchens wherein the ministers of the house of the Lord shall boil the victims of the people.

Chapter 47

47:1 Et convertit me ad portam domus, et ecce aquæ egrediebantur subter limen domus ad orientem : facies enim domus respiciebat ad orientem, aquæ autem descendebant in latus templi dextrum, ad meridiem altaris.

47:1 And he brought me again to the gate of the house, and behold waters issued out from under the threshold of the house toward the east: for the forefront of the house looked toward the east: but the waters came down to the right side of the temple to the south part of the altar.

47:2 Et eduxit me per viam portæ aquilonis, et convertit me ad viam foras portam exteriorem, viam quæ respiciebat ad orientem : et ecce aquæ redundantes a latere dextro.

47:2 And he led me out by the way of the north gate, and he caused me to turn to the way without the outward gate to the way that looked toward the east: and behold there ran out waters on the right side.

47:3 Cum egrederetur vir ad orientem, qui habebat funiculum in manu sua, et mensus est mille cubitos, et traduxit me per aquam usque ad talos.

47:3 And when the man that had the line in his hand went out towards the east, he measured a thousand cubits: and he brought me through the water up to the ankles.

47:4 Rursumque mensus est mille, et traduxit me per aquam usque ad genua.

47:4 And again he measured a thousand, and he brought me through the water up to the knees.

47:5 Et mensus est mille, et traduxit me per aquam usque ad renes. Et mensus est mille, torrentem quem non potui pertransire, quoniam intumuerant aquæ profundi torrentis, qui non potest transvadari.

47:5 And he measured a thousand, and he brought me through the water up to the loins. And he measured a thousand, and it was a torrent, which I could not pass over: for the waters were risen so as to make a deep torrent, which could not be passed over.

47:6 Et dixit ad me : Certe vidisti, fili hominis. Et eduxit me, et convertit ad ripam torrentis.

47:6 And he said to me: Surely thou hast seen, O son of man. And he brought me out, and he caused me to turn to the bank of the torrent.

47:7 Cumque me convertissem, ecce in ripa torrentis ligna multa nimis ex utraque parte.

47:7 And when I had turned myself, behold on the bank of the torrent were very many trees on both sides.

47:8 Et ait ad me : Aquæ istæ quæ egrediuntur ad tumulos sabuli orientalis, et descendunt ad plana deserti, intrabunt mare et exibunt : et sanabuntur aquæ.

47:8 And he said to me: These waters that issue forth toward the hillocks of sand to the east, and go down to the plains of the desert, shall go into the sea, and shall go out, and the waters shall be healed.

47:9 Et omnis anima vivens quæ serpit quocumque venerit torrens, vivet : et erunt pisces multi satis, postquam venerint illuc aquæ istæ : et sanabuntur et vivent omnia ad quæ venerit torrens.

47:9 And every living creature that creepeth whithersoever the torrent shall come, shall live: and there shall be fishes in abundance after these waters shall come thither, and they shall be healed, and all things shall live to which the torrent shall come.

47:10 Et stabunt super illas piscatores : ab Engaddi usque ad Engallim siccatio sagenarum erit : plurimæ species erunt piscium ejus, sicut pisces maris magni, multitudinis nimiæ.

47:10 And the fishers shall stand over these waters, from Engaddi even to Engallim there shall be drying of nets: there shall be many sorts of the fishes thereof, as the fishes of the great sea, a very great multitude:

47:11 In littoribus autem ejus et in palustribus, non sanabuntur, quia in salinas dabuntur.

47:11 But on the shore thereof, and in the fenny places they shall not be healed, because they shall be turned into saltpits.

47:12 Et super torrentem orietur in ripis ejus, ex utraque parte, omne lignum pomiferum : non defluet folium ex eo, et non deficiet fructus ejus : per singulos menses afferet primitiva, quia aquæ ejus de sanctuario egredientur : et erunt fructus ejus in cibum, et folia ejus ad medicinam.

47:12 And by the torrent on the banks thereof on both sides shall grow all trees that bear fruit: their leaf shall not fall off, and their fruit shall not fail: every month shall they bring forth firstfruits, because the waters thereof shall issue out of the sanctuary: and the fruits thereof shall be for food, and the leaves thereof for medicine.

47:13 Hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Hic est terminus in quo possidebitis terram in duodecim tribubus Israël : quia Joseph duplicem funiculum habet.

47:13 Thus saith the Lord God: This is the border, by which you shall possess the land according to the twelve tribes of Israel: for Joseph hath a double portion.

47:14 Possidebitis autem eam singuli æque ut frater suus, super quam levavi manum meam ut darem patribus vestris : et cadet terra hæc vobis in possessionem.

47:14 And you shall possess it, every man in like manner as his brother: concerning which I lifted up my hand to give it to your fathers: and this land shall fall unto you for a possession.

47:15 Hic est autem terminus terræ : ad plagam septentrionalem, a mari magno via Hethalon, venientibus Sedada,

47:15 And this is the border of the land: toward the north side, from the great sea by the way of Hethalon, as men go to Sedada,

47:16 Emath, Berotha, Sabarim, quæ est inter terminum Damasci et confinium Emath, domus Tichon, quæ est juxta terminum Auran.

47:16 Emath, Berotha, Sabarim, which is between the border of Damascus and the border of Emath the house of Tichon, which is by the border of Auran.

47:17 Et erit terminus a mari usque ad atrium Enon, terminus Damasci : et ab aquilone ad aquilonem, terminus Emath plaga septentrionalis.

47:17 And the border from the sea even to the court of Enan, shall be the border of Damascus, and from the north to the north: the border of Emath, this is the north side.

47:18 Porro plaga orientalis de medio Auran, et de medio Damasci, et de medio Galaad, et de medio terræ Israël, Jordanis disterminans ad mare orientale. Metiemini etiam plagam orientalem.

47:18 And the east side is from the midst of Auran, and from the midst of Damascus, and from the midst of Galaad, and from the midst of the land of Israel, Jordan making the bound to the east sea, and thus you shall measure the east side.

47:19 Plaga autem australis meridiana, a Thamar usque ad aquas contradictionis Cades, et torrens usque ad mare magnum : et hæc est plaga ad meridiem australis.

47:19 And the south side southward is, from Thamar even to the waters of contradiction of Cades: and, the torrent even to the great sea: and this is the south side southward.

47:20 Et plaga maris, mare magnum a confinio per directum, donec venias Emath : hæc est plaga maris.

47:20 And the side toward the sea, is the great sea from the borders straight on, till thou come to Emath: this is the side of the sea.

47:21 Et dividetis terram istam vobis per tribus Israël :

47:21 And you shall divide this land unto you by the tribes of Israel:

47:22 et mittetis eam in hæreditatem vobis, et advenis qui accesserint ad vos, qui genuerint filios in medio vestrum : et erunt vobis sicut indigenæ inter filios Israël : vobiscum divident possessionem in medio tribuum Israël.

47:22 And you shall divide it by lot for an inheritance to you, and to the strangers that shall come over to you, that shall beget children among you: and they shall be unto you as men of the same country born among the children of Israel: they shall divide the possession with you in the midst of the tribes of Israel.

47:23 In tribu autem quacumque fuerit advena, ibi dabitis possessionem illi, ait Dominus Deus.

47:23 And in what tribe soever the stranger shall be, there shall you give him possession, saith the Lord God.

Chapter 48

48:1 Et hæc nomina tribuum a finibus aquilonis, juxta viam Hethalon, pergentibus Emath, atrium Enan terminus Damasci ad aquilonem, juxta viam Emath : et erit ei plaga orientalis mare, Dan una.

48:1 And these are the names of the tribes from the borders of the north, by the way of Hethalon, as they go to Emath, the court of Enan the border of Damascus northward, by the way off Emath. And from the east side thereof to the sea shall be one portion for Dan.

48:2 Et super terminum Dan, a plaga orientali usque ad plagam maris, Aser una.

48:2 And by the border of Dan, from the east side even to the side of the sea, one portion for Aser:

48:3 Et super terminum Aser, a plaga orientali usque ad plagam maris, Nephthali una.

48:3 And by the border of Aser, from the east side even to the side of the sea one portion for Nephthali.

48:4 Et super terminum Nephthali, a plaga orientali usque ad plagam maris, Manasse una.

48:4 And by the border of Nephthali, from the east side even to the side of the one portion for Manasses.

48:5 Et super terminum Manasse, a plaga orientali usque ad plagam maris, Ephraim una.

48:5 And by the border of Manasses, from the east side even to the side of the sea, one portion for Ephraim.

48:6 Et super terminum Ephraim, a plaga orientali usque ad plagam maris, Ruben una.

48:6 And by the border of Ephraim, from the east side even to the side of the sea, one portion for Ruben.

48:7 Et super terminum Ruben, a plaga orientali usque ad plagam maris, Juda una.

48:7 And by the border of Ruben, from the east side even to the side of the sea, one portion for Juda.

48:8 Et super terminum Juda, a plaga orientali usque ad plagam maris, erunt primitiæ quas separabitis, viginti quinque millibus latitudinis et longitudinis, sicuti singulæ partes a plaga orientali usque ad plagam maris : et erit sanctuarium in medio ejus.

48:8 And by the border of Juda, from the east side even to the side of the sea, shall be the firstfruits which you shall set apart, five and twenty thousand in breadth, and length, as every one of the portions from the east side to the side of the sea: and the sanctuary shall be in the midst thereof.

48:9 Primitiæ quas separabitis Domino, longitudo viginti quinque millibus, et latitudo decem millibus.

48:9 The firstfruits which you shall set apart for the Lord will be the length of five and twenty thousand, and the breadth of ten thousand.

48:10 Hæ autem erunt primitiæ sanctuarii sacerdotum, ad aquilonem longitudinis viginti quinque millia, et ad mare latitudinis decem millia, sed et ad orientem latitudinis decem millia, et ad meridiem longitudinis viginti quinque millia : et erit sanctuarium Domini in medio ejus.

48:10 And these shall be the firstfruits of the sanctuary for the priests: toward the north five and twenty thousand in length, and toward the sea ten thousand in breadth, and toward the east also ten thousand in breadth, and toward the south five and twenty thousand in length: and the sanctuary of the Lord shall be in the midst thereof.

48:11 Sacerdotibus sanctuarium erit de filiis Sadoc, qui custodierunt cæremonias meas, et non erraverunt cum errarent filii Israël, sicut erraverunt et Levitæ.

48:11 The sanctuary shall be for the priests of the sons of Sadoc, who kept my ceremonies, and went not astray when the children of Israel went astray, as the Levites also went astray.

48:12 Et erunt eis primitiæ de primitiis terræ Sanctum sanctorum, juxta terminum Levitarum.

48:12 And for them shall be the firstfruits of the firstfruits of the land holy of holies, by the border of the Levites,

48:13 Sed et Levitis similiter, juxta fines sacerdotum, viginti quinque millia longitudinis, et latitudinis decem millia. Omnis longitudo viginti et quinque millium, et latitudo decem millium.

48:13 And the Levites in like manner shall have by the borders of the priests five and twenty thousand in length, and ten thousand in breadth. All the length shall be five and twenty thousand, and the breadth ten thousand.

48:14 Et non venundabunt ex eo, neque mutabunt : neque transferentur primitiæ terræ, quia sanctificatæ sunt Domino.

48:14 And they shall not sell thereof, nor exchange, neither shall the firstfruits of the land be alienated, because they are sanctified to the Lord.

48:15 Quinque millia autem quæ supersunt in latitudine per viginti quinque millia, profana erunt urbis in habitaculum et in suburbana : et erit civitas in medio ejus.

48:15 But the five thousand that remain in the breadth over against the five and twenty thousand, shall be a profane place for the city for dwelling, and for suburbs and the city shall be in the midst thereof.

48:16 Et hæ mensuræ ejus : ad plagam septentrionalem, quingenta et quatuor millia : et ad plagam meridianam, quingenta et quatuor millia : et ad plagam orientalem, quingenta et quatuor millia : et ad plagam occidentalem, quingenta et quatuor millia.

48:16 And these are the measures thereof: on the north side four thousand and five hundred: and on the south side four thousand and five hundred: and on the east side four thousand and five hundred: and on the west side four thousand and five hundred.

48:17 Erunt autem suburbana civitatis ad aquilonem, ducenta quinquaginta : et ad meridiem, ducenta quinquaginta : et ad orientem, ducenta quinquaginta : et ad mare, ducenta quinquaginta.

48:17 And the suburbs of the city shall be to the north two hundred and fifty, and the south two hundred and fifty, and to the east two hundred and fifty, and to the sea two hundred and fifty.

48:18 Quod autem reliquum fuerit in longitudine secundum primitias sanctuarii, decem millia in orientem, et decem millia in occidentem, erunt sicut primitiæ sanctuarii : et erunt fruges ejus in panes his qui serviunt civitati.

48:18 And the residue in length by the firstfruits of the sanctuary, ten thousand toward the east, and ten thousand toward the west, shall be as the firstfruits of the sanctuary: and the fruit thereof shall be for bread to them that serve the city.

48:19 Servientes autem civitati, operabuntur ex omnibus tribubus Israël.

48:19 And they that serve the city, shall serve it out of all the tribes of Israel.

48:20 Omnes primitiæ viginti quinque millium, per viginti quinque millia in quadrum, separabuntur in primitias sanctuarii, et in possessionem civitatis.

48:20 All the firstfruits, of five and twenty thousand, by five and twenty thousand foursquare, shall be set apart for the firstfruits of the sanctuary, and for the possession of the city.

48:21 Quod autem reliquum fuerit, principis erit ex omni parte primitiarum sanctuarii, et possessionis civitatis e regione viginti quinque millium primitiarum usque ad terminum orientalem : sed et ad mare, e regione viginti quinque millium, usque ad terminum maris, similiter in partibus principis erit : et erunt primitiæ sanctuarii, et sanctuarium templi, in medio ejus.

48:21 And the residue shall be for the prince on every side of the firstfruits of the sanctuary, and of the possession of the city over against the five and twenty thousand of the firstfruits unto the east border: toward the sea also over against the five and twenty thousand, unto the border of the sea, shall likewise be the portion of the prince: and the firstfruits of the sanctuary, and the sanctuary of the temple shall be in the midst thereof.

48:22 De possessione autem Levitarum, et de possessione civitatis in medio partium principis, erit inter terminum Juda et inter terminum Benjamin, et ad principem pertinebit.

48:22 And from the possession of the Levites, and from the possession of the city which are in the midst of the prince's portions: what shall be to the border of Juda, and to the border of Benjamin, shall also belong to the prince.

48:23 Et reliquis tribubus, a plaga orientali usque ad plagam occidentalem, Benjamin una.

48:23 And for the rest of the tribes: from the east side to the west side, one portion for Benjamin.

48:24 Et contra terminum Benjamin, a plaga orientali usque ad plagam occidentalem, Simeon una.

48:24 And over against the border of Benjamin, from the east side to the west side, one portion for Simeon.

48:25 Et super terminum Simeonis, a plaga orientali usque ad plagam occidentalem, Issachar una.

48:25 And by the border of Simeon, from the east side to the west side, one portion for Issachar.

48:26 Et super terminum Issachar, a plaga orientali usque ad plagam occidentalem, Zabulon una.

48:26 And by the border of Issachar, from the east side to the west side, one portion for Zabulon.

48:27 Et super terminum Zabulon, a plaga orientali usque ad plagam maris, Gad una.

48:27 And by the border of Zabulon, from the east side to the side of the sea, one portion for Gad.

48:28 Et super terminum Gad, ad plagam austri in meridie : et erit finis de Thamar usque ad aquas contradictionis Cades : hæreditas contra mare magnum.

48:28 And by the border of Gad, the south side southward: and the border shall be from Thamar, even to the waters of contradiction of Cades, the inheritance over against the great sea.

48:29 Hæc est terra quam mittetis in sortem tribubus Israël, et hæ partitiones earum, ait Dominus Deus.

48:29 This is the land which you shall divide by lot to the tribes of Israel: and these are the portions of them, saith the Lord God.

48:30 Et hi egressus civitatis : a plaga septentrionali, quingentos et quatuor millia mensurabis.

48:30 And these are the goings out of the city: on the north side thou shalt measure four thousand and five hundred.

48:31 Et portæ civitatis ex nominibus tribuum Israël : portæ tres a septentrione : porta Ruben una, porta Juda una, porta Levi una.

48:31 And the gates of the city according to the names of the tribes of Israel, three gates on the north side, the gate of Ruben one, the gate of Juda one, the gate of Levi one.

48:32 Et ad plagam orientalem, quingentos et quatuor millia, et portæ tres : porta Joseph una, porta Benjamin una, porta Dan una.

48:32 And at the east side, four thousand and five hundred: and three gates, the gate of Joseph one, the gate of Benjamin one, the gate of Dan one.

48:33 Et ad plagam meridianam, quingentos et quatuor millia metieris, et portæ tres : porta Simeonis una, porta Issachar una, porta Zabulon una.

48:33 And at the south side, thou shalt measure four thousand and five hundred: and three gates, the gate of Simeon one, the gate of Issachar one, the gate of Zabulon one.

48:34 Et ad plagam occidentalem, quingentos et quatuor millia, et portæ eorum tres : porta Gad una, porta Aser una, porta Nephthali una.

48:34 And at the west side, four thousand and five hundred, and their three gates, the gate of Gad one, the gate of Aser one, the gate of Nephthali one.

48:35 Per circuitum, decem et octo millia : et nomen civitatis ex illa die, Dominus ibidem.

48:35 Its circumference was eighteen thousand: and the name of the city from that day, The Lord is there.

Daniel

Chapter 1

1:1 Anno tertio regni Joakim regis Juda, venit Nabuchodonosor, rex Babylonis, in Jerusalem, et obsedit eam :

1:1 In the third year of the reign of Joakim, king of Juda, Nabuchodonosor, king of Babylon, came to Jerusalem, and beseiged it.

1:2 et tradidit Dominus in manu ejus Joakim, regem Juda, et partem vasorum domus Dei : et asportavit ea in terram Sennaar in domum dei sui, et vasa intulit in domum thesauri dei sui.

1:2 And the Lord delivered into his hands Joakim, the king of Juda, and part of the vessels of the house of God: and he carried them away into the land of Sennaar, to the house of his god, and the vessels he brought into the treasure house of his god.

1:3 Et ait rex Asphenez præposito eunuchorum ut introduceret de filiis Israël, et de semine regio et tyrannorum,

1:3 And the king spoke to Asphenez, the master of the eunuchs, that he should bring in some of the children of Israel, and of the king's seed, and of the princes,

1:4 pueros in quibus nulla esset macula, decoros forma, et eruditos omni sapientia, cautos scientia, et doctos disciplina, et qui possent stare in palatio regis, ut doceret eos litteras et linguam Chaldæorum.

1:4 Children in whom there was no blemish, well favoured, and skilful in all wisdom, acute in knowledge, and instructed in science, and such as might stand in the king's palace, that he might teach them the learning, and tongue of the Chaldeans.

1:5 Et constituit eis rex annonam per singulos dies de cibis suis, et de vino unde bibebat ipse, ut enutriti tribus annis, postea starent in conspectu regis.

1:5 And the king appointed them a daily provision, of his own meat, and of the wine of which he drank himself, that being nourished three years, afterwards they might stand before the king.

1:6 Fuerunt ergo inter eos de filiis Juda, Daniel, Ananias, Misaël, et Azarias.

1:6 Now there was among them of the children of Juda, Daniel, Ananias, Misael, and Azarias.

1:7 Et imposuit eis præpositus eunuchorum nomina : Danieli, Baltassar ; Ananiæ, Sidrach ; Misaëli, Misach ; et Azariæ, Abdenago.

1:7 And the master of the eunuchs gave them names: to Daniel, Baltassar: to Ananias, Sidrach: to Misael, Misach: and to Azarias, Abdenago.

1:8 Proposuit autem Daniel in corde suo ne pollueretur de mensa regis, neque de vino potus ejus : et rogavit eunuchorum præpositum ne contaminaretur.

1:8 But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not be defiled with the king's table, nor with the wine which he drank: and he requested the master of the eunuchs that he might not be defiled.

1:9 Dedit autem Deus Danieli gratiam et misericordiam in conspectu principis eunuchorum.

1:9 And God gave to Daniel grace and mercy in the sight of the prince of the eunuchs.

1:10 Et ait princeps eunuchorum ad Danielem : Timeo ego dominum meum regem, qui constituit vobis cibum et potum : qui si viderit vultus vestros macilentiores præ ceteris adolescentibus coævis vestris, condemnabitis caput meum regi.

1:10 And the prince of the eunuchs said to Daniel: I fear my lord, the king, who hath appointed you meat and drink: who if he should see your faces leaner than those of the other youths, your equals, you shall endanger my head to the king.

1:11 Et dixit Daniel ad Malasar, quem constituerat princeps eunuchorum super Danielem, Ananiam, Misaëlem, et Azariam :

1:11 And Daniel said to Malasar, whom the prince of the eunuchs had appointed over Daniel, Ananias, Misael, and Azarias:

1:12 Tenta nos, obsecro, servos tuos, diebus decem, et dentur nobis legumina ad vescendum, et aqua ad bibendum :

1:12 Try, I beseech thee, thy servants for ten days, and let pulse be given us to eat, and water to drink:

1:13 et contemplare vultus nostros, et vultus puerorum, qui vescuntur cibo regio : et sicut videris, facies cum servis tuis.

1:13 And look upon our faces, and the faces of the children that eat of the king's meat: and as thou shalt see, deal with thy servants.

1:14 Qui, audito sermone hujuscemodi, tentavit eos diebus decem.

1:14 And when he had heard these words, he tried them for ten days.

1:15 Post dies autem decem, apparuerunt vultus eorum meliores, et corpulentiores præ omnibus pueris, qui vescebantur cibo regio.

1:15 And after ten days, their faces appeared fairer and fatter than all the children that ate of the king's meat.

1:16 Porro Malasar tollebat cibaria, et vinum potus eorum : dabatque eis legumina.

1:16 So Malasar took their portions, and the wine that they should drink: and he gave them pulse.

1:17 Pueris autem his dedit Deus scientiam et disciplinam, in omni libro et sapientia : Danieli autem intelligentiam omnium visionum et somniorum.

1:17 And to these children God gave knowledge, and understanding in every book, and wisdom: but to Daniel the understanding also of all visions and dreams.

1:18 Completis itaque diebus, post quos dixerat rex ut introducerentur, introduxit eos præpositus eunuchorum in conspectu Nabuchodonosor.

1:18 And when the days were ended, after which the king had ordered they should be brought in: the prince of the eunuchs brought them in before Nabuchodonosor.

1:19 Cumque eis locutus fuisset rex, non sunt inventi tales de universis, ut Daniel, Ananias, Misaël, et Azarias : et steterunt in conspectu regis.

1:19 And when the king had spoken to them, there were not found among them all such as Daniel, Ananias, Misael, and Azarias: and they stood in the king's presence.

1:20 Et omne verbum sapientiæ et intellectus, quod sciscitatus est ab eis rex, invenit in eis decuplum super cunctos ariolos et magos qui erant in universo regno ejus.

1:20 And in all matters of wisdom and understanding, that the king enquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the diviners, and wise men, that were in all his kingdom.

1:21 Fuit autem Daniel usque ad annum primum Cyri regis.

1:21 And Daniel continued even to the first year of king Cyrus.

Chapter 2

2:1 In anno secundo regni Nabuchodonosor, vidit Nabuchodonosor somnium, et conterritus est spiritus ejus, et somnium ejus fugit ab eo.

2:1 In the second year of the reign of Nabuchodonosor, Nabuchodonosor had a dream, and his spirit was terrified, and his dream went out of his mind.

2:2 Præcepit autem rex ut convocarentur arioli, et magi, et malefici, et Chaldæi, ut indicarent regi somnia sua. Qui cum venissent, steterunt coram rege.

2:2 Then the king commanded to call together the diviners and the wise men, and the magicians, and the Chaldeans: to declare to the king his dreams: so they came and stood before the king.

2:3 Et dixit ad eos rex : Vidi somnium, et mente confusus ignoro quid viderim.

2:3 And the king said to them: I saw a dream: and being troubled in mind I know not what I saw.

2:4 Responderuntque Chaldæi regi syriace : Rex, in sempiternum vive ! dic somnium servis tuis, et interpretationem ejus indicabimus.

2:4 And the Chaldeans answered the king in Syriac: O king, live for ever: tell to thy servants thy dream, and we will declare the interpretation thereof.

2:5 Et respondens rex ait Chaldæis : Sermo recessit a me : nisi indicaveritis mihi somnium, et conjecturam ejus, peribitis vos, et domus vestræ publicabuntur.

2:5 And the king, answering, said to the Chaldeans: The thing is gone out of my mind: unless you tell me the dream, and the meaning thereof, you shall be put to death, and your houses shall be confiscated.

2:6 Si autem somnium, et conjecturam ejus narraveritis, præmia, et dona, et honorem multum accipietis a me. Somnium igitur, et interpretationem ejus indicate mihi.

2:6 but if you tell the dream, and the meaning of it, you shall receive of me rewards, and gifts, and great honour: therefore, tell me the dream, and the interpretation thereof.

2:7 Responderunt secundo, atque dixerunt : Rex somnium dicat servis suis, et interpretationem illius indicabimus.

2:7 They answered again and said: Let the king tell his servants the dream, and we will declare the interpretation of it.

2:8 Respondit rex, et ait : Certe novi quod tempus redimitis, scientes quod recesserit a me sermo.

2:8 The king answered and said: I know for certain, that you seek to gain time, since you know that the thing is gone from me.

2:9 Si ergo somnium non indicaveritis mihi, una est de vobis sententia, quod interpretationem quoque fallacem, et deceptione plenam composueritis, ut loquamini mihi donec tempus pertranseat. Somnium itaque dicite mihi, ut sciam quod interpretationem quoque ejus veram loquamini.

2:9 If, therefore, you tell me not the dream, there is one sentence concerning you, that you have also framed a lying interpretation, and full of deceit, to speak before me till the time pass away. Tell me, therefore, the dream, that I may know that you also give a true interpretation thereof.

2:10 Respondentes ergo Chaldæi coram rege, dixerunt : Non est homo super terram, qui sermonem tuum, rex, possit implere : sed neque regum quisquam magnus et potens verbum hujuscemodi sciscitatur ab omni ariolo, et mago, et Chaldæo.

2:10 Then the Chaldeans answered before the king, and said: There is no man upon earth, that can accomplish thy word, O king; neither doth any king, though great and mighty, ask such a thing of any diviner, or wise man, or Chaldean.

2:11 Sermo enim, quem tu quæris, rex, gravis est : nec reperietur quisquam qui indicet illum in conspectu regis, exceptis diis, quorum non est cum hominibus conversatio.

2:11 For the thing that thou asketh, O king, is difficult: nor can any one be found that can shew it before the king, except the gods, whose conversation is not with men.

2:12 Quo audito, rex, in furore et in ira magna, præcepit ut perirent omnes sapientes Babylonis.

2:12 Upon hearing this, the king in fury, and in great wrath, commanded that all the wise men of Babylon should be put to death.

2:13 Et egressa sententia, sapientes interficiebantur : quærebanturque Daniel et socii ejus, ut perirent.

2:13 And the decree being gone forth, the wise men were slain: and Daniel and his companions were sought for, to be put to death.

2:14 Tunc Daniel requisivit de lege atque sententia ab Arioch principe militiæ regis, qui egressus fuerat ad interficiendos sapientes Babylonis.

2:14 Then Daniel inquired concerning the law and the sentence, of Arioch, the general of the king's army, who was gone forth to kill the wise men of Babylon.

2:15 Et interrogavit eum, qui a rege potestatem acceperat, quam ob causam tam crudelis sententia a facie regis esset egressa. Cum ergo rem indicasset Arioch Danieli,

2:15 And he asked him that had received the orders of the king, why so cruel a sentence was gone forth from the face of the king. And when Arioch had told the matter to Daniel,

2:16 Daniel ingressus rogavit regem ut tempus daret sibi ad solutionem indicandam regi.

2:16 Daniel went in, and desired of the king, that he would give him time to resolve the question, and declare it to the king.

2:17 Et ingressus est domum suam, Ananiæque et Misaëli et Azariæ, sociis suis, indicavit negotium,

2:17 And he went into his house, and told the matter to Ananias, and Misael, and Azarias, his companions:

2:18 ut quærerent misericordiam a facie Dei cæli super sacramento isto, et non perirent Daniel et socii ejus cum ceteris sapientibus Babylonis.

2:18 To the end that they should ask mercy at the face of the God of heaven, concerning this secret, and that Daniel and his companions might not perish with the rest of the wise men of Babylon.

2:19 Tunc Danieli mysterium per visionem nocte revelatum est : et benedixit Daniel Deum cæli,

2:19 Then was the mystery revealed to Daniel by a vision in the night: and Daniel blessed the God of heaven,

2:20 et locutus ait : Sit nomen Domini benedictum a sæculo et usque in sæculum : quia sapientia et fortitudo ejus sunt.

2:20 And speaking, he said: Blessed be the name of the Lord from eternity and for evermore: for wisdom and fortitude are his.

2:21 Et ipse mutat tempora, et ætates : transfert regna, atque constituit : dat sapientiam sapientibus, et scientiam intelligentibus disciplinam.

2:21 And he changeth times and ages: taketh away kingdoms, and establisheth them: giveth wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to them that have understanding:

2:22 Ipse revelat profunda et abscondita, et novit in tenebris constituta : et lux cum eo est.

2:22 He revealeth deep and hidden things, and knoweth what is in darkness: and light is with him.

2:23 Tibi, Deus patrum nostrorum, confiteor, teque laudo, quia sapientiam et fortitudinem dedisti mihi, et nunc ostendisti mihi quæ rogavimus te, quia sermonem regis aperuisti nobis.

2:23 To thee, O God of our fathers, I give thanks, and I praise thee: because thou hast given me wisdom and strength: and now thou hast shewn me what we desired of thee, for thou hast made known to us the king's discourse.

2:24 Post hæc Daniel ingressus ad Arioch, quem constituerat rex ut perderet sapientes Babylonis, sic ei locutus est : Sapientes Babylonis ne perdas : introduc me in conspectu regis, et solutionem regi narrabo.

2:24 After this Daniel went in to Arioch, to whom the king had given orders to destroy the wise men of Babylon, and he spoke thus to him: Destroy not the wise men of Babylon: bring me in before the king, and I will tell the solution to the king.

2:25 Tunc Arioch festinus introduxit Danielem ad regem, et dixit ei : Inveni hominem de filiis transmigrationis Juda, qui solutionem regi annuntiet.

2:25 Then Arioch in haste brought in Daniel to the king, and said to him: I have found a man of the children of the captivity of Juda, that will resolve the question to the king.

2:26 Respondit rex, et dixit Danieli, cujus nomen erat Baltassar : Putasne vere potes mihi indicare somnium, quod vidi, et interpretationem ejus ?

2:26 The king answered, and said to Daniel, whose name was Baltassar: Thinkest thou indeed that thou canst tell me the dream that I saw, and the interpretation thereof?

2:27 Et respondens Daniel coram rege, ait : Mysterium, quod rex interrogat, sapientes, magi, arioli, et aruspices nequeunt indicare regi :

2:27 And Daniel made answer before the king, and said: The secret that the king desireth to know, none of the wise men, or the philosophers, or the diviners, or the soothsayers, can declare to the king.

2:28 sed est Deus in cælo revelans mysteria, qui indicavit tibi, rex Nabuchodonosor, quæ ventura sunt in novissimis temporibus. Somnium tuum, et visiones capitis tui in cubili tuo hujuscemodi sunt.

2:28 But there is a God in heaven that revealeth mysteries, who hath shewn to thee, O king Nabuchodonosor, what is to come to pass in the latter times. Thy dream, and the visions of thy head upon thy bed, are these:

2:29 Tu, rex, cogitare cœpisti in strato tuo, quid esset futurum post hæc : et qui revelat mysteria, ostendit tibi quæ ventura sunt.

2:29 Thou, O king, didst begin to think in thy bed, what should come to pass hereafter: and he that revealeth mysteries shewed thee what shall come to pass.

2:30 Mihi quoque non in sapientia, quæ est in me plus quam in cunctis viventibus, sacramentum hoc revelatum est : sed ut interpretatio regi manifesta fieret, et cogitationes mentis tuæ scires.

2:30 To me also this secret is revealed, not by any wisdom that I have more than all men alive: but that the interpretation might be made manifest to the king, and thou mightest know the thought of thy mind.

2:31 Tu, rex, videbas, et ecce quasi statua una grandis : statua illa magna, et statura sublimis stabat contra te, et intuitus ejus erat terribilis.

2:31 Thou, O king, sawest, and behold there was as it were a great statue: this statue, which was great and high, tall of stature, stood before thee, and the look thereof was terrible.

2:32 Hujus statuæ caput ex auro optimo erat, pectus autem et brachia de argento, porro venter et femora ex ære,

2:32 The head of this statue was of fine gold, but the breast and the arms of silver, and the belly and the thighs of brass.

2:33 tibiæ autem ferreæ : pedum quædam pars erat ferrea, quædam autem fictilis.

2:33 And the legs of iron, the feet part of iron and part of clay.

2:34 Videbas ita, donec abscissus est lapis de monte sine manibus : et percussit statuam in pedibus ejus ferreis et fictilibus, et comminuit eos.

2:34 Thus thou sawest, till a stone was cut out of a mountain without hands: and it struck the statue upon the feet thereof that were of iron and clay, and broke them in pieces.

2:35 Tunc contrita sunt pariter ferrum, testa, æs, argentum, et aurum, et redacta quasi in favillam æstivæ areæ, quæ rapta sunt vento, nullusque locus inventus est eis : lapis autem, qui percusserat statuam, factus est mons magnus, et implevit universam terram.

2:35 Then was the iron, the clay, the brass, the silver, and the gold broken to pieces together, and became like the chaff of a summer's threshing floor, and they were carried away by the wind: and there was no place found for them: but the stone that struck the statue became a great mountain, and filled the whole earth.

2:36 Hoc est somnium : interpretationem quoque ejus dicemus coram te, rex.

2:36 This is the dream: we will also tell the interpretation thereof before thee, O king.

2:37 Tu rex regum es : et Deus cæli regnum, et fortitudinem, et imperium, et gloriam dedit tibi :

2:37 Thou art a king of kings: and the God of heaven hath given thee a kingdom, and strength, and power, and glory:

2:38 et omnia, in quibus habitant filii hominum, et bestiæ agri : volucres quoque cæli dedit in manu tua, et sub ditione tua universa constituit : tu es ergo caput aureum.

2:38 And all places wherein the children of men, and the beasts of the field do dwell: he hath also given the birds of the air into thy hand, and hath put all things under thy power: thou, therefore, art the head of gold.

2:39 Et post te consurget regnum aliud minus te argenteum : et regnum tertium aliud æreum, quod imperabit universæ terræ.

2:39 And after thee shall rise up another kingdom, inferior to thee, of silver: and another third kingdom of brass, which shall rule over all the world.

2:40 Et regnum quartum erit velut ferrum : quomodo ferrum comminuit, et domat omnia, sic comminuet, et conteret omnia hæc.

2:40 And the fourth kingdom shall be as iron. As iron breaketh into pieces, and subdueth all things, so shall that break, and destroy all these.

2:41 Porro quia vidisti pedum, et digitorum partem testæ figuli, et partem ferream, regnum divisum erit : quod tamen de plantario ferri orietur, secundum quod vidisti ferrum mistum testæ ex luto.

2:41 And whereas thou sawest the feet, and the toes, part of potter's clay, and part of iron: the kingdom shall be divided, but yet it shall take its origin from the iron, according as thou sawest the iron mixed with the miry clay.

2:42 Et digitos pedum ex parte ferreos, et ex parte fictiles : ex parte regnum erit solidum, et ex parte contritum.

2:42 And as the toes of the feet were part of iron, and part of clay: the kingdom shall be partly strong, and partly broken.

2:43 Quod autem vidisti ferrum mistum testæ ex luto, commiscebuntur quidem humano semine, sed non adhærebunt sibi, sicut ferrum misceri non potest testæ.

2:43 And whereas thou sawest the iron mixed with miry clay, they shall be mingled indeed together with the seed of man, but they shall not stick fast one to another, as iron cannot be mixed with clay.

2:44 In diebus autem regnorum illorum suscitabit Deus cæli regnum, quod in æternum non dissipabitur, et regnum ejus alteri populo non tradetur : comminuet autem, et consumet universa regna hæc, et ipsum stabit in æternum.

2:44 But in the days of those kingdoms, the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that shall never be destroyed, and his kingdom shall not be delivered up to another people: and it shall break in pieces, and shall consume all these kingdoms: and itself shall stand for ever.

2:45 Secundum quod vidisti, quod de monte abscissus est lapis sine manibus, et comminuit testam, et ferrum, et æs, et argentum, et aurum, Deus magnus ostendit regi quæ ventura sunt postea : et verum est somnium, et fidelis interpretatio ejus.

2:45 According as thou sawest, that the stone was cut out of the mountain without hands, and broke in pieces the clay and the iron, and the brass, and the silver, and the gold, the great God hath shewn the king what shall come to pass hereafter, and the dream is true, and the interpretation thereof is faithful.

2:46 Tunc rex Nabuchodonosor cecidit in faciem suam, et Danielem adoravit, et hostias, et incensum præcepit ut sacrificarent ei.

2:46 Then king Nabuchodonosor fell on his face, and worshipped Daniel, and commanded that they should offer in sacrifice to him victims and incense.

2:47 Loquens ergo rex, ait Danieli : Vere Deus vester Deus deorum est, et Dominus regum, et revelans mysteria : quoniam tu potuisti aperire hoc sacramentum.

2:47 And the king spoke to Daniel, and said: Verily, your God is the God of gods, and Lord of kings, and a revealer of hidden things: seeing thou couldst discover this secret.

2:48 Tunc rex Danielem in sublime extulit, et munera multa et magna dedit ei : et constituit eum principem super omnes provincias Babylonis, et præfectum magistratuum super cunctos sapientes Babylonis.

2:48 Then the king advanced Daniel to a high station, and gave him many and great gifts: and he made him governor over all the provinces of Babylon: and chief of the magistrates over all the wise men of Babylon.

2:49 Daniel autem postulavit a rege, et constituit super opera provinciæ Babylonis Sidrach, Misach, et Abdenago : ipse autem Daniel erat in foribus regis.

2:49 And Daniel requested of the king, and he appointed Sidrach, Misach, and Abdenago, over the works of the province of Babylon: but Daniel himself was in the king's palace.

Chapter 3

3:1 Nabuchodonosor rex fecit statuam auream, altitudine cubitorum sexaginta, latitudine cubitorum sex, et statuit eam in campo Dura, provinciæ Babylonis.

3:1 King Nabuchodonosor made a statue of gold, of sixty cubits high, and six cubits broad, and he set it up in the plain of Dura, of the province of Babylon.

3:2 Itaque Nabuchodonosor rex misit ad congregandos satrapas, magistratus, et judices, duces, et tyrannos, et præfectos, omnesque principes regionum, ut convenirent ad dedicationem statuæ quam erexerat Nabuchodonosor rex.

3:2 Then Nabuchodonosor, the king, sent to call together the nobles, the magistrates, and the judges, the captains, the rulers, and governors, and all the chief men of the provinces, to come to the dedication of the statue which king Nabuchodonosor had set up.

3:3 Tunc congregati sunt satrapæ, magistratus, et judices, duces, et tyranni, et optimates, qui erant in potestatibus constituti, et universi principes regionum, ut convenirent ad dedicationem statuæ, quam erexerat Nabuchodonosor rex. Stabant autem in conspectu statuæ, quam posuerat Nabuchodonosor rex :

3:3 Then the nobles, the magistrates, and the judges, the captains, and rulers, and the great men that were placed in authority, and all the princes of the provinces, were gathered together to come to the dedication of the statue, which king Nabuchodonosor had set up. And they stood before the statue which king Nabuchodonosor had set up.

3:4 et præco clamabat valenter : Vobis dicitur populis, tribubus, et linguis :

3:4 Then a herald cried with a strong voice: To you it is commanded, O nations, tribes and languages:

3:5 in hora qua audieritis sonitum tubæ, et fistulæ, et citharæ, sambucæ, et psalterii, et symphoniæ, et universi generis musicorum, cadentes adorate statuam auream, quam constituit Nabuchodonosor rex.

3:5 That in the hour that you shall hear the sound of the trumpet, and of the flute, and of the harp, of the sackbut, and of the psaltery, and of the symphony, and of all kind of music, ye fall down and adore the golden statue which king Nabuchodonosor hath set up.

3:6 Si quis autem non prostratus adoraverit, eadem hora mittetur in fornacem ignis ardentis.

3:6 But if any man shall not fall down and adore, he shall the same hour be cast into a furnace of burning fire.

3:7 Post hæc igitur, statim ut audierunt omnes populi sonitum tubæ, fistulæ, et citharæ, sambucæ, et psalterii, et symphoniæ, et omnis generis musicorum, cadentes omnes populi, tribus, et linguæ adoraverunt statuam auream, quam constituerat Nabuchodonosor rex.

3:7 Upon this, therefore, at the time when all the people heard the sound of the trumpet, the flute, and the harp, of the sackbut, and the psaltery, of the symphony, and of all kind of music, all the nations, tribes, and languages fell down and adored the golden statue which king Nabuchodonosor had set up.

3:8 Statimque in ipso tempore accedentes viri Chaldæi accusaverunt Judæos :

3:8 And presently at that very time some Chaldeans came and accused the Jews,

3:9 dixeruntque Nabuchodonosor regi : Rex, in æternum vive !

3:9 And said to king Nabuchodonosor: O king, live for ever:

3:10 tu, rex, posuisti decretum, ut omnis homo, qui audierit sonitum tubæ, fistulæ, et citharæ, sambucæ, et psalterii, et symphoniæ, et universi generis musicorum, prosternat se, et adoret statuam auream :

3:10 Thou, O king, hast made a decree, that every man that shall hear the sound of the trumpet, the flute, and the harp, of the sackbut, and the psaltery, of the symphony, and of all kind of music, shall prostrate himself, and adore the golden statue:

3:11 si quis autem non procidens adoraverit, mittatur in fornacem ignis ardentis.

3:11 And that if any man shall not fall down and adore, he should be cast into a furnace of burning fire.

3:12 Sunt ergo viri Judæi, quos constituisti super opera regionis Babylonis, Sidrach, Misach, et Abdenago : viri isti contempserunt, rex, decretum tuum : deos tuos non colunt, et statuam auream, quam erexisti, non adorant.

3:12 Now there are certain Jews, whom thou hast set over the works of the province of Babylon, Sidrach, Misach, and Abdenago: these men, O king, have slighted thy decree: they worship not thy gods, nor do they adore the golden statue which thou hast set up.

3:13 Tunc Nabuchodonosor, in furore et in ira, præcepit ut adducerentur Sidrach, Misach, et Abdenago : qui confestim adducti sunt in conspectu regis.

3:13 Then Nabuchodonosor in fury, and in wrath, commanded that Sidrach, Misach, and Abdenago should be brought: who immediately were brought before the king.

3:14 Pronuntiansque Nabuchodonosor rex, ait eis : Verene Sidrach, Misach, et Abdenago, deos meos non colitis, et statuam auream, quam constitui, non adoratis ?

3:14 And Nabuchodonosor, the king, spoke to them, and said: Is it true, O Sidrach, Misach, and Abdenago, that you do not worship my gods, nor adore the golden statue that I have set up?

3:15 nunc ergo si estis parati, quacumque hora audieritis sonitum tubæ, fistulæ, citharæ, sambucæ, et psalterii, et symphoniæ, omnisque generis musicorum, prosternite vos, et adorate statuam, quam feci : quod si non adoraveritis, eadem hora mittemini in fornacem ignis ardentis : et quis est Deus, qui eripiet vos de manu mea ?

3:15 Now, therefore, if you be ready, at what hour soever, you shall hear the sound of the trumpet, flute, harp, sackbut, and psaltery, and symphony, and of all kind of music, prostrate yourselves, and adore the statue which I have made: but if you do not adore, you shall be cast the same hour into the furnace of burning fire: and who is the God that shall deliver you out of my hand?

3:16 Respondentes Sidrach, Misach, et Abdenago, dixerunt regi Nabuchodonosor : Non oportet nos de hac re respondere tibi.

3:16 Sidrach, Misach, and Abdenago, answered, and said to king Nabuchodonosor: We have no occasion to answer thee concerning this matter.

3:17 Ecce enim Deus noster, quem colimus, potest eripere nos de camino ignis ardentis, et de manibus tuis, o rex, liberare.

3:17 For behold our God, whom we worship, is able to save us from the furnace of burning fire, and to deliver us out of thy hands, O king.

3:18 Quod si noluerit, notum sit tibi, rex, quia deos tuos non colimus, et statuam auream, quam erexisti, non adoramus.

3:18 But if he will not, be it known to thee, O king, that we will not worship thy gods, nor adore the golden statue which thou hast set up.

3:19 Tunc Nabuchodonosor repletus est furore, et aspectus faciei illius immutatus est super Sidrach, Misach, et Abdenago : et præcepit ut succenderetur fornax septuplum quam succendi consueverat.

3:19 Then was Nabuchodonosor filled with fury: and the countenance of his face was changed against Sidrach, Misach, and Abdenago, and he commanded that the furnace should be heated seven times more than it had been accustomed to be heated.

3:20 Et viris fortissimis de exercitu suo jussit ut ligatis pedibus Sidrach, Misach, et Abdenago, mitterent eos in fornacem ignis ardentis.

3:20 And he commanded the strongest men that were in his army, to bind the feet of Sidrach, Misach, and Abdenago, and to cast them into the furnace of burning fire.

3:21 Et confestim viri illi vincti, cum braccis suis, et tiaris, et calceamentis, et vestibus, missi sunt in medium fornacis ignis ardentis :

3:21 And immediately these men were bound, and were cast into the furnace of burning fire, with their coats, and their caps, and their shoes, and their garments.

3:22 nam jussio regis urgebat. Fornax autem succensa erat nimis : porro viros illos, qui miserant Sidrach, Misach, et Abdenago, interfecit flamma ignis.

3:22 For the king's commandment was urgent, and the furnace was heated exceedingly. And the flame of the fire slew those men that had cast in Sidrach, Misach, and Abdenago.

3:23 Viri autem hi tres, id est, Sidrach, Misach, et Abdenago, ceciderunt in medio camino ignis ardentis, colligati.

3:23 But these three men, that is, Sidrach, Misach, and Abdenago, fell down bound in the midst of the furnace of burning fire.

3:24 Et ambulabant in medio flammæ, laudantes Deum, et benedicentes Domino.

3:24 And they walked in the midst of the flame, praising God, and blessing the Lord.

3:25 Stans autem Azarias oravit sic, aperiensque os suum in medio ignis, ait :

3:25 Then Azarias standing up, prayed in this manner, and opening his mouth in the midst of the fire, he said:

3:26 Benedictus es, Domine Deus patrum nostrorum, et laudabile, et gloriosum nomen tuum in sæcula :

3:26 Blessed art thou, O Lord, the God of our fathers, and thy name is worthy of praise, and glorious for ever:

3:27 quia justus es in omnibus, quæ fecisti nobis, et universa opera tua vera, et viæ tuæ rectæ, et omnia judicia tua vera.

3:27 For thou art just in all that thou hast done to us, and all thy works are true, and thy ways right, and all thy judgments true.

3:28 Judicia enim vera fecisti juxta omnia, quæ induxisti super nos, et super civitatem sanctam patrum nostrorum Jerusalem : quia in veritate et in judicio induxisti omnia hæc propter peccata nostra.

3:28 For thou hast executed true judgments in all the things that thou hast brought upon us, and upon Jerusalem, the holy city of our fathers: for according to truth and judgment, thou hast brought all these things upon us for our sins.

3:29 Peccavimus enim, et inique egimus recedentes a te, et deliquimus in omnibus :

3:29 For we have sinned, and committed iniquity, departing from thee: and we have trespassed in all things:

3:30 et præcepta tua non audivimus, nec observavimus, nec fecimus sicut præceperas nobis ut bene nobis esset.

3:30 And we have not hearkened to thy commandments, nor have we observed nor done as thou hadst commanded us, that it might go well with us.

3:31 Omnia ergo, quæ induxisti super nos, et universa quæ fecisti nobis, in vero judicio fecisti ;

3:31 Wherefore, all that thou hast brought upon us, and every thing that thou hast done to us, thou hast done in true judgment:

3:32 et tradidisti nos in manibus inimicorum nostrorum iniquorum, et pessimorum, prævaricatorumque, et regi injusto, et pessimo ultra omnem terram.

3:32 And thou hast delivered us into the hands of our enemies that are unjust, and most wicked, and prevaricators, and to a king unjust, and most wicked beyond all that are upon the earth.

3:33 Et nunc non possumus aperire os : confusio, et opprobrium facti sumus servis tuis, et his qui colunt te.

3:33 And now we cannot open our mouths: we are become a shame, and a reproach to thy servants, and to them that worship thee.

3:34 Ne, quæsumus, tradas nos in perpetuum propter nomen tuum, et ne dissipes testamentum tuum :

3:34 Deliver us not up for ever, we beseech thee, for thy name's sake, and abolish not thy covenant.

3:35 neque auferas misericordiam tuam a nobis, propter Abraham, dilectum tuum, et Isaac, servum tuum, et Israël, sanctum tuum,

3:35 And take not away thy mercy from us, for the sake of Abraham, thy beloved, and Isaac, thy servant, and Israel, thy holy one:

3:36 quibus locutus es pollicens quod multiplicares semen eorum sicut stellas cæli, et sicut arenam quæ est in littore maris ;

3:36 To whom thou hast spoken, promising that thou wouldst multiply their seed as the stars of heaven, and as the sand that is on the sea shore.

3:37 quia, Domine, imminuti sumus plus quam omnes gentes, sumusque humiles in universa terra hodie propter peccata nostra.

3:37 For we, O Lord, are diminished more than any nation, and are brought low in all the earth this day for our sins.

3:38 Et non est in tempore hoc princeps, et dux, et propheta, neque holocaustum, neque sacrificium, neque oblatio, neque incensum, neque locus primitiarum coram te,

3:38 Neither is there at this time prince, or leader, or prophet, or holocaust, or sacrifice, or oblation, or incense, or place of first fruits before thee,

3:39 ut possimus invenire misericordiam tuam, sed in animo contrito, et spiritu humilitatis suscipiamur.

3:39 That we may find thy mercy: nevertheless, in a contrite heart and humble spirit let us be accepted.

3:40 Sicut in holocausto arietum, et taurorum, et sicut in millibus agnorum pinguium, sic fiat sacrificium nostrum in conspectu tuo hodie, ut placeat tibi, quoniam non est confusio confidentibus in te.

3:40 As in holocausts of rams, and bullocks, and as in thousands of fat lambs: so let our sacrifice be made in thy sight this day, that it may please thee: for there is no confusion to them that trust in thee.

3:41 Et nunc sequimur te in toto corde ; et timemus te, et quærimus faciem tuam.

3:41 And now we follow thee with all our heart, and we fear thee, and seek thy face.

3:42 Nec confundas nos, sed fac nobiscum juxta mansuetudinem tuam, et secundum multitudinem misericordiæ tuæ.

3:42 Put us not to confusion, but deal with us according to thy meekness, and according to the multitude of thy mercies.

3:43 Et erue nos in mirabilibus tuis, et da gloriam nomini tuo, Domine ;

3:43 And deliver us, according to thy wonderful works, and give glory to thy name, O Lord:

3:44 et confundantur omnes qui ostendunt servis tuis mala : confundantur in omni potentia tua, et robur eorum conteratur :

3:44 And let all them be confounded that shew evils to thy servants, let them be confounded in all thy might, and let their strength be broken:

3:45 et sciant quia tu es Dominus Deus solus, et gloriosus super orbem terrarum.

3:45 And let them know that thou art the Lord, the only God, and glorious over all the world.

3:46 Et non cessabant qui miserant eos ministri regis succendere fornacem, naphtha, et stuppa, et pice, et malleolis,

3:46 Now the king's servants that had cast them in, ceased not to heat the furnace with brimstone and tow, and pitch, and dry sticks,

3:47 et effundebatur flamma super fornacem cubitis quadraginta novem :

3:47 And the flame mounted up above the furnace nine and forth cubits:

3:48 et erupit, et incendit quos reperit juxta fornacem de Chaldæis.

3:48 And it broke forth, and burnt such of the Chaldeans as it found near the furnace.

3:49 Angelus autem Domini descendit cum Azaria, et sociis ejus in fornacem : et excussit flammam ignis de fornace,

3:49 But the angel of the Lord went down with Azarias and his companions into the furnace: and he drove the flame of the fire out of the furnace,

3:50 et fecit medium fornacis quasi ventum roris flantem, et non tetigit eos omnino ignis, neque contristavit, nec quidquam molestiæ intulit.

3:50 And made the midst of the furnace like the blowing of a wind bringing dew, and the fire touched them not at all, nor troubled them, nor did them any harm.

3:51 Tunc hi tres quasi ex uno ore laudabant, et glorificabant, et benedicebant Deum in fornace, dicentes :

3:51 Then these three, as with one mouth, praised and glorified and blessed God, in the furnace, saying:

3:52 Benedictus es, Domine Deus patrum nostrorum : et laudabilis, et gloriosus, et superexaltatus in sæcula. Et benedictum nomen gloriæ tuæ sanctum : et laudabile, et superexaltatum in omnibus sæculis.

3:52 Blessed art thou, O Lord, the God of our fathers; and worthy to be praised, and glorified, and exalted above all for ever: and blessed is the holy name of thy glory: and worthy to be praised and exalted above all, in all ages.

3:53 Benedictus es in templo sancto gloriæ tuæ : et superlaudabilis, et supergloriosus in sæcula.

3:53 Blessed art thou in the holy temple of thy glory: and exceedingly to be praised and exalted above all for ever.

3:54 Benedictus es in throno regni tui : et superlaudabilis, et superexaltatus in sæcula.

3:54 Blessed art thou on the throne of thy kingdom, and exceedingly to be praised, and exalted above all for ever.

3:55 Benedictus es, qui intueris abyssos, et sedes super cherubim : et laudabilis, et superexaltatus in sæcula.

3:55 Blessed art thou that beholdest the depths, and sittest upon the cherubims: and worthy to be praised and exalted above all for ever.

3:56 Benedictus es in firmamento cæli : et laudabilis et gloriosus in sæcula.

3:56 Blessed art thou in the firmament of heaven: and worthy of praise, and glorious for ever.

3:57 Benedicite, omnia opera Domini, Domino : laudate et superexaltate eum in sæcula.

3:57 All ye works of the Lord, bless the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.

3:58 Benedicite, angeli Domini, Domino : laudate et superexaltate eum in sæcula.

3:58 O ye angels of the Lord, bless the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.

3:59 Benedicite, cæli, Domino : laudate et superexaltate eum in sæcula.

3:59 O ye heavens, bless the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.

3:60 Benedicite, aquæ omnes, quæ super cælos sunt, Domino : laudate et superexaltate eum in sæcula.

3:60 O all ye waters that are above the heavens, bless the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.

3:61 Benedicite, omnes virtutes Domini, Domino : laudate et superexaltate eum in sæcula.

3:61 O all ye powers of the Lord, bless the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.

3:62 Benedicite, sol et luna, Domino : laudate et superexaltate eum in sæcula.

3:62 O ye sun and moon, bless the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.

3:63 Benedicite, stellæ cæli, Domino : laudate et superexaltate eum in sæcula.

3:63 O ye stars of heaven, bless the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.

3:64 Benedicite, omnis imber et ros, Domino : laudate et superexaltate eum in sæcula.

3:64 O every shower and dew, bless ye the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.

3:65 Benedicite, omnes spiritus Dei, Domino : laudate et superexaltate eum in sæcula.

3:65 O all ye spirits of God, bless the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.

3:66 Benedicite, ignis et æstus, Domino : laudate et superexaltate eum in sæcula.

3:66 O ye fire and heat, bless the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.

3:67 Benedicite, frigus et æstus, Domino : laudate et superexaltate eum in sæcula.

3:67 O ye cold and heat, bless the Lord, praise and exalt him above all for ever.

3:68 Benedicite, rores et pruina, Domino : laudate et superexaltate eum in sæcula.

3:68 O ye dews and hoar frost, bless the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.

3:69 Benedicite, gelu et frigus, Domino : laudate et superexaltate eum in sæcula.

3:69 O ye frost and cold, bless the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.

3:70 Benedicite, glacies et nives, Domino : laudate et superexaltate eum in sæcula.

3:70 O ye ice and snow, bless the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.

3:71 Benedicite, noctes et dies, Domino laudate et superexaltate eum in sæcula.

3:71 O ye nights and days, bless the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.

3:72 Benedicite, lux et tenebræ, Domino : laudate et superexaltate eum in sæcula.

3:72 O ye light and darkness, bless the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.

3:73 Benedicite, fulgura et nubes, Domino : laudate et superexaltate eum in sæcula.

3:73 O ye lightnings and clouds, bless the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.

3:74 Benedicat terra Dominum : laudet et superexaltet eum in sæcula.

3:74 O let the earth bless the Lord: let it praise and exalt him above all for ever.

3:75 Benedicite, montes et colles, Domino : laudate et superexaltate eum in sæcula.

3:75 Mountains and hills, bless the Lord: praise and exalt him above all forever.

3:76 Benedicite, universa germinantia in terra, Domino : laudate et superexaltate eum in sæcula.

3:76 O all ye things that spring up in the earth, bless the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.

3:77 Benedicite, fontes, Domino : laudate et superexaltate eum in sæcula.

3:77 O ye fountains, bless the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.

3:78 Benedicite, maria et flumina, Domino : laudate et superexaltate eum in sæcula.

3:78 O ye seas and rivers, bless the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.

3:79 Benedicite, cete, et omnia quæ moventur in aquis, Domino : laudate et superexaltate eum in sæcula.

3:79 O ye whales, and all that move in the waters, bless the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.

3:80 Benedicite, omnes volucres cæli, Domino : laudate et superexaltate eum in sæcula.

3:80 O all ye fowls of the air, bless the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.

3:81 Benedicite, omnes bestiæ et pecora, Domino : laudate et superexaltate eum in sæcula.

3:81 O all ye beasts and cattle, bless the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.

3:82 Benedicite, filii hominum, Domino : laudate et superexaltate eum in sæcula.

3:82 O ye sons of men, bless the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.

3:83 Benedicat Israël Dominum : laudet et superexaltet eum in sæcula.

3:83 O let Israel bless the Lord: let them praise and exalt him above all for ever.

3:84 Benedicite, sacerdotes Domini, Domino : laudate et superexaltate eum in sæcula.

3:84 O ye priests of the Lord, bless the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.

3:85 Benedicite, servi Domini, Domino : laudate et superexaltate eum in sæcula.

3:85 O ye servants of the Lord, bless the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.

3:86 Benedicite, spiritus et animæ justorum, Domino : laudate et superexaltate eum in sæcula.

3:86 O ye spirits and souls of the just, bless the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.

3:87 Benedicite, sancti et humiles corde, Domino : laudate et superexaltate eum in sæcula.

3:87 O ye holy and humble of heart, bless the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.

3:88 Benedicite, Anania, Azaria, Misaël, Domino : laudate et superexaltate eum in sæcula : quia eruit nos de inferno, et salvos fecit de manu mortis : et liberavit nos de medio ardentis flammæ, et de medio ignis eruit nos.

3:88 O Ananias, Azarias, Misael, bless ye the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever. For he hath delivered us from hell, and saved us out of the hand of death, and delivered us out of the midst of the burning flame, and saved us out of the midst of the fire.

3:89 Confitemini Domino, quoniam bonus : quoniam in sæculum misericordia ejus.

3:89 O give thanks to the Lord, because he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever and ever.

3:90 Benedicite, omnes religiosi, Domino Deo deorum : laudate et confitemini ei, quia in omnia sæcula misericordia ejus.

3:90 O all ye religious, bless the Lord, the God of gods: praise him, and give him thanks, because his mercy endureth for ever and ever.

3:91 Tunc Nabuchodonosor rex obstupuit, et surrexit propere, et ait optimatibus suis : Nonne tres viros misimus in medium ignis compeditos ? Qui respondentes regi, dixerunt : Vere, rex.

3:91 Then Nabuchodonosor, the king, was astonished, and rose up in haste, and said to his nobles: Did we not cast three men bound into the midst of the fire? They answered the king, and said: True, O king.

3:92 Respondit, et ait : Ecce ego video quatuor viros solutos, et ambulantes in medio ignis, et nihil corruptionis in eis est, et species quarti similis filio Dei.

3:92 He answered, and said: Behold, I see four men loose, and walking in the midst of the fire, and there is no hurt in them, and the form of the fourth is like the son of God.

3:93 Tunc accessit Nabuchodonosor ad ostium fornacis ignis ardentis, et ait : Sidrach, Misach, et Abdenago, servi Dei excelsi, egredimini, et venite. Statimque egressi sunt Sidrach, Misach, et Abdenago de medio ignis.

3:93 Then Nabuchodonosor came to the door of the burning fiery furnace, and said: Sidrach, Misach, and Abdenago, ye servants of the most high God, go ye forth, and come. And immediately Sidrach, Misach, and Abdenago, went out from the midst of the fire.

3:94 Et congregati satrapæ, et magistratus, et judices, et potentes regis contemplabantur viros illos, quoniam nihil potestatis habuisset ignis in corporibus eorum, et capillus capitis eorum non esset adustus, et sarabala eorum non fuissent immutata, et odor ignis non transisset per eos.

3:94 And the nobles, and the magistrates, and the judges, and the great men of the king, being gathered together, considered these men, that the fire had no power on their bodies, and that not a hair of their head had been singed, nor their garments altered, nor the smell of the fire had passed on them.

3:95 Et erumpens Nabuchodonosor, ait : Benedictus Deus eorum, Sidrach videlicet, Misach, et Abdenago : qui misit angelum suum, et eruit servos suos, qui crediderunt in eum : et verbum regis immutaverunt, et tradiderunt corpora sua ne servirent, et ne adorarent omnem deum, excepto Deo suo.

3:95 Then Nabuchodonosor breaking forth, said: Blessed be the God of them, to wit, of Sidrach, Misach, and Abdenago, who hath sent his angel, and delivered his servants that believed in him: and they changed the king's word, and delivered up their bodies, that they might not serve nor adore any god except their own God.

3:96 A me ergo positum est hoc decretum : ut omnis populus, tribus, et lingua, quæcumque locuta fuerit blasphemiam contra Deum Sidrach, Misach, et Abdenago, dispereat, et domus ejus vastetur : neque enim est alius deus, qui possit ita salvare.

3:96 By me, therefore, this decree is made: That every people, tribe, and tongue, which shall speak blasphemy against the God of Sidrach, Misach, and Abdenago, shall be destroyed, and their houses laid waste: for there is no other God that can save in this manner.

3:97 Tunc rex promovit Sidrach, Misach, et Abdenago in provincia Babylonis.

3:97 Then the king promoted Sidrach, Misach, and Abdenago, in the province of Babylon.

3:98 Nabuchodonosor rex, omnibus populis, gentibus, et linguis, qui habitant in universa terra, pax vobis multiplicetur.

3:98 Nabuchodonosor, the king, to all peoples, nations, and tongues, that dwell in all the earth, peace be multiplied unto you.

3:99 Signa, et mirabilia fecit apud me Deus excelsus. Placuit ergo mihi prædicare

3:99 The most high God hath wrought signs and wonders towards me. It hath seemed good to me, therefore, to publish

3:100 signa ejus, quia magna sunt : et mirabilia ejus, quia fortia : et regnum ejus regnum sempiternum, et potestas ejus in generationem et generationem.

3:100 His signs, because they are great: and his wonders, because they are mighty: and his kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and his power to all generations.

Chapter 4

4:1 Ego Nabuchodonosor quietus eram in domo mea, et florens in palatio meo :

4:1 I, Nabuchodonosor, was at rest in my house, and flourishing in my palace:

4:2 somnium vidi, quod perterruit me : et cogitationes meæ in strato meo, et visiones capitis mei conturbaverunt me.

4:2 I saw a dream that affrighted me: and my thoughts in my bed, and the visions of my head, troubled me.

4:3 Et per me propositum est decretum ut introducerentur in conspectu meo cuncti sapientes Babylonis, et ut solutionem somnii indicarent mihi.

4:3 Then I set forth a decree, that all the wise men of Babylon should be brought in before me, and that they should shew me the interpretation of the dream.

4:4 Tunc ingrediebantur arioli, magi, Chaldæi, et aruspices, et somnium narravi in conspectu eorum : et solutionem ejus non indicaverunt mihi,

4:4 Then came in the diviners, the wise men, the Chaldeans, and the soothsayers, and I told the dream before them: but they did not shew me the interpretation thereof.

4:5 donec collega ingressus est in conspectu meo Daniel, cui nomen Baltassar secundum nomen dei mei, qui habet spiritum deorum sanctorum in semetipso : et somnium coram ipso locutus sum.

4:5 Till their colleague, Daniel, came in before me, whose name is Baltassar, according to the name of my god, who hath in him the spirit of the holy gods: and I told the dream before him.

4:6 Baltassar, princeps ariolorum, quoniam ego scio quod spiritum sanctorum deorum habeas in te, et omne sacramentum non est impossibile tibi : visiones somniorum meorum, quas vidi, et solutionem earum narra.

4:6 Baltassar, prince of the diviners, because I know that thou hast in thee the spirit of the holy gods, and that no secret is impossible to thee, tell me the visions of my dreams that I have seen, and the interpretation of them?

4:7 Visio capitis mei in cubili meo : videbam, et ecce arbor in medio terræ, et altitudo ejus nimia.

4:7 This was the vision of my head in my bed: I saw, and behold a tree in the midst of the earth, and the height thereof was exceeding great.

4:8 Magna arbor, et fortis, et proceritas ejus contingens cælum : aspectus illius erat usque ad terminos universæ terræ.

4:8 The tree was great and strong, and the height thereof reached unto heaven: the sight thereof was even to the ends of all the earth.

4:9 Folia ejus pulcherrima, et fructus ejus nimius : et esca universorum in ea. Subter eam habitabant animalia et bestiæ, et in ramis ejus conversabantur volucres cæli : et ex ea vescebatur omnis caro.

4:9 Its leaves were most beautiful, and its fruit exceeding much: and in it was food for all: under it dwelt cattle and beasts, and in the branches thereof the fowls of the air had their abode: and all flesh did eat of it.

4:10 Videbam in visione capitis mei super stratum meum, et ecce vigil, et sanctus, de cælo descendit.

4:10 I saw in the vision of my head upon my bed, and behold a watcher, and a holy one came down from heaven.

4:11 Clamavit fortiter, et sic ait : Succidite arborem, et præcidite ramos ejus : excutite folia ejus, et dispergite fructus ejus : fugiant bestiæ, quæ subter eam sunt, et volucres de ramis ejus.

4:11 He cried aloud, and said thus: Cut down the tree, and chop off the branches thereof: shake off its leaves, and scatter its fruits: let the beasts fly away that are under it, and the birds from its branches.

4:12 Verumtamen germen radicum ejus in terra sinite, et alligetur vinculo ferreo et æreo in herbis quæ foris sunt, et rore cæli tingatur, et cum feris pars ejus in herba terræ.

4:12 Nevertheless, leave the stump of its roots in the earth, and let it be tied with a band of iron and of brass, among the grass, that is without, and let it be wet with the dew of heaven, and let its portion be with the wild beasts in the grass of the earth.

4:13 Cor ejus ab humano commutetur, et cor feræ detur ei : et septem tempora mutentur super eum.

4:13 Let his heart be changed from man's, and let a beast's heart be given him: and let seven times pass over him.

4:14 In sententia vigilum decretum est, et sermo sanctorum, et petitio : donec cognoscant viventes quoniam dominatur Excelsus in regno hominum, et cuicumque voluerit, dabit illud, et humillimum hominem constituet super eum.

4:14 This is the decree by the sentence of the watchers, and the word and demand of the holy ones: till the living know, that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men: and he will give it to whomsoever it shall please him, and he will appoint the basest man over it.

4:15 Hoc somnium vidi ego Nabuchodonosor rex : tu ergo Baltassar interpretationem narra festinus, quia omnes sapientes regni mei non queunt solutionem edicere mihi : tu autem potes, quia spiritus deorum sanctorum in te est.

4:15 I, king Nabuchodonosor, saw this dream: thou, therefore, O Baltassar, tell me quickly the interpretation: for all the wise men of my kingdom are not able to declare the meaning of it to me: but thou art able, because the spirit of the holy gods is in thee.

4:16 Tunc Daniel, cujus nomen Baltassar, cœpit intra semetipsum tacitus cogitare quasi una hora : et cogitationes ejus conturbabant eum. Respondens autem rex, ait : Baltassar, somnium et interpretatio ejus non conturbent te. Respondit Baltassar, et dixit : Domine mi, somnium his, qui te oderunt, et interpretatio ejus hostibus tuis sit.

4:16 Then Daniel, whose name was Baltassar, began silently to think within himself for about one hour: and his thought troubled him. But the king answering, said: Baltassar, let not the dream and the interpretation thereof trouble thee. Baltassar answered, and said: My lord, the dream be to them that hate thee, and the interpretation thereof to thy enemies.

4:17 Arborem, quam vidisti sublimem atque robustam, cujus altitudo pertingit ad cælum, et aspectus illius in omnem terram ;

4:17 The tree which thou sawest, which was high and strong, whose height reached to the skies, and the sight thereof into all the earth:

4:18 et rami ejus pulcherrimi, et fructus ejus nimius, et esca omnium in ea, subter eam habitantes bestiæ agri, et in ramis ejus commorantes aves cæli :

4:18 And the branches thereof were most beautiful, and its fruit exceeding much, and in it was food for all, under which the beasts of the field dwelt, and the birds of the air had their abode in its branches.

4:19 tu es rex, qui magnificatus es, et invaluisti : et magnitudo tua crevit, et pervenit usque ad cælum, et potestas tua in terminos universæ terræ.

4:19 It is thou, O king, who art grown great, and become mighty: for thy greatness hath grown, and hath reached to heaven, and thy power unto the ends of the earth.

4:20 Quod autem vidit rex vigilem, et sanctum descendere de cælo, et dicere : Succidite arborem, et dissipate illam, attamen germen radicum ejus in terra dimittite, et vinciatur ferro et ære in herbis foris, et rore cæli conspergatur, et cum feris sit pabulum ejus, donec septem tempora mutentur super eum :

4:20 And whereas the king saw a watcher, and a holy one come down from heaven, and say: Cut down the tree, and destroy it, but leave the stump of the roots thereof in the earth, and let it be bound with iron and brass, among the grass without, and let it be sprinkled with the dew of heaven, and let his feeding be with the wild beasts, till seven times pass over him.

4:21 hæc est interpretatio sententiæ Altissimi, quæ pervenit super dominum meum regem,

4:21 This is the interpretation of the sentence of the most High, which is come upon my lord, the king.

4:22 Ejicient te ab hominibus, et cum bestiis ferisque erit habitatio tua, et fœnum ut bos comedes, et rore cæli infunderis : septem quoque tempora mutabuntur super te, donec scias quod dominetur Excelsus super regnum hominum, et cuicumque voluerit, det illud.

4:22 They shall cast thee out from among men, and thy dwelling shall be with cattle, and with wild beasts, and thou shalt eat grass, as an ox, and shalt be wet with the dew of heaven: and seven times shall pass over thee, till thou know that the most High ruleth over the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will.

4:23 Quod autem præcepit ut relinqueretur germen radicum ejus, id est arboris : regnum tuum tibi manebit postquam cognoveris potestatem esse cælestem.

4:23 But whereas he commanded, that the stump of the roots thereof, that is, of the tree, should be left: thy kingdom shall remain to thee, after thou shalt have known that power is from heaven.

4:24 Quam ob rem, rex, consilium meum placeat tibi, et peccata tua eleemosynis redime, et iniquitates tuas misericordiis pauperum : forsitan ignoscet delictis tuis.

4:24 Wherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable to thee, and redeem thou thy sins with alms, and thy iniquities with works of mercy to the poor: perhaps he will forgive thy offences.

4:25 Omnia hæc venerunt super Nabuchodonosor regem.

4:25 All these things came upon king Nabuchodonosor.

4:26 Post finem mensium duodecim, in aula Babylonis deambulabat.

4:26 At the end of twelve months he was walking in the palace of Babylon.

4:27 Responditque rex, et ait : Nonne hæc est Babylon magna, quam ego ædificavi in domum regni, in robore fortitudinis meæ, et in gloria decoris mei ?

4:27 And the king answered, and said: Is not this the great Babylon, which I have built, to be the seat of the kingdom, by the strength of my power, and in the glory of my excellence?

4:28 Cumque sermo adhuc esset in ore regis, vox de cælo ruit : Tibi dicitur, Nabuchodonosor rex : Regnum tuum transibit a te,

4:28 And while the word was yet in the king's mouth, a voice came down from heaven: To thee, O king Nabuchodonosor, it is said: Thy kingdom shall pass from thee.

4:29 et ab hominibus ejicient te, et cum bestiis et feris erit habitatio tua : fœnum quasi bos comedes, et septem tempora mutabuntur super te, donec scias quod dominetur Excelsus in regno hominum, et cuicumque voluerit, det illud.

4:29 And they shall cast thee out from among men, and thy dwelling shall be with cattle and wild beasts: thou shalt eat grass like an ox, and seven times shall pass over thee, till thou know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will.

4:30 Eadem hora sermo completus est super Nabuchodonosor, et ex hominibus abjectus est, et fœnum ut bos comedit, et rore cæli corpus ejus infectum est, donec capilli ejus in similitudinem aquilarum crescerent, et ungues ejus quasi avium.

4:30 The same hour the word was fulfilled upon Nabuchodonosor, and he was driven away from among men, and did eat grass, like an ox, and his body was wet with the dew of heaven: till his hairs grew like the feathers of eagles, and his nails like birds' claws.

4:31 Igitur post finem dierum, ego Nabuchodonosor oculos meos ad cælum levavi, et sensus meus redditus est mihi : et Altissimo benedixi, et viventem in sempiternum laudavi et glorificavi : quia potestas ejus potestas sempiterna, et regnum ejus in generationem et generationem.

4:31 Now at the end of the days, I, Nabuchodonosor, lifted up my eyes to heaven, and my sense was restored to me: and I blessed the most High, and I praised and glorified him that liveth for ever: for his power is an everlasting power, and his kingdom is to all generations.

4:32 Et omnes habitatores terræ apud eum in nihilum reputati sunt : juxta voluntatem enim suam facit tam in virtutibus cæli quam in habitatoribus terræ : et non est qui resistat manui ejus, et dicat ei : Quare fecisti ?

4:32 And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing before him: for he doth according to his will, as well with the powers of heaven, as among the inhabitants of the earth: and there is none that can resist his hand, and say to him: Why hast thou done it?

4:33 In ipso tempore sensus meus reversus est ad me, et ad honorem regni mei, decoremque perveni : et figura mea reversa est ad me, et optimates mei et magistratus mei requisierunt me, et in regno meo restitutus sum : et magnificentia amplior addita est mihi.

4:33 At the same time my sense returned to me, and I came to the honour and glory of my kingdom: and my shape returned to me: and my nobles, and my magistrates, sought for me, and I was restored to my kingdom: and greater majesty was added to me.

4:34 Nunc igitur, ego Nabuchodonosor laudo, et magnifico, et glorifico regem cæli : quia omnia opera ejus vera, et viæ ejus judicia, et gradientes in superbia potest humiliare.

4:34 Therefore I, Nabuchodonosor, do now praise, and magnify, and glorify the King of heaven: because all his works are true, and his ways judgments, and them that walk in pride he is able to abase.

Chapter 5

5:1 Baltassar rex fecit grande convivium optimatibus suis mille : et unusquisque secundum suam bibebat ætatem.

5:1 Baltasar, the king, made a great feast for a thousand of his nobles: and every one drank according to his age.

5:2 Præcepit ergo jam temulentus ut afferrentur vasa aurea et argentea, quæ asportaverat Nabuchodonosor pater ejus de templo, quod fuit in Ierusalem, ut biberent in eis rex, et optimates ejus, uxoresque ejus, et concubinæ.

5:2 And being now drunk, he commanded that they should bring the vessels of gold and silver, which Nabuchodonosor, his father, had brought away out of the temple, that was in Jerusalem, that the king and his nobles, and his wives, and his concubines, might drink in them.

5:3 Tunc allata sunt vasa aurea, et argentea, quæ asportaverat de templo, quod fuerat in Ierusalem : et biberunt in eis rex, et optimates ejus, uxores et concubinæ illius.

5:3 Then were the golden and silver vessels brought, which he had brought away out of the temple that was in Jerusalem: and the king and his nobles, his wives, and his concubines, drank in them.

5:4 Bibebant vinum, et laudabant deos suos aureos et argenteos, æreos, ferreos, ligneosque et lapideos.

5:4 They drank wine, and praised their gods of gold, and of silver, of brass, of iron, and of wood, and of stone.

5:5 In eadem hora apparuerunt digiti, quasi manus hominis scribentis contra candelabrum in superficie parietis aulæ regiæ : et rex aspiciebat articulos manus scribentis.

5:5 In the same hour there appeared fingers, as it were of the hand of a man, writing over against the candlestick, upon the surface of the wall of the king's palace: and the king beheld the joints of the hand that wrote.

5:6 Tunc facies regis commutata est, et cogitationes ejus conturbabant eum : et compages renum ejus solvebantur, et genua ejus ad se invicem collidebantur.

5:6 Then was the king's countenance changed, and his thoughts troubled him: and the joints of his loins were loosed, and his knees struck one against the other.

5:7 Exclamavit itaque rex fortiter ut introducerent magos, Chaldæos, et aruspices. Et proloquens rex ait sapientibus Babylonis : Quicumque legerit scripturam hanc, et interpretationem ejus manifestam mihi fecerit, purpura vestietur, et torquem auream habebit in collo, et tertius in regno meo erit.

5:7 And the king cried out aloud to bring in the wise men, the Chaldeans, and the soothsayers. And the king spoke, and said to the wise men of Babylon: Whosoever shall read this writing, and shall make known to me the interpretation thereof, shall be clothed with purple, and shall have a golden chain on his neck, and shall be the third man in my kingdom.

5:8 Tunc ingressi omnes sapientes regis non potuerunt nec scripturam legere, nec interpretationem indicare regi.

5:8 Then came in all the king's wise men, but they could neither read the writing, nor declare the interpretation to the king.

5:9 Unde rex Baltassar satis conturbatus est, et vultus illius immutatus est ; sed et optimates ejus turbabantur.

5:9 Wherewith king Baltasar was much troubled, and his countenance was changed: and his nobles also were troubled.

5:10 Regina autem pro re, quæ acciderat regi et optimatibus ejus, domum convivii ingressa est : et proloquens ait : Rex, in æternum vive ! non te conturbent cogitationes tuæ, neque facies tua immutetur.

5:10 Then the queen, on occasion of what had happened to the king, and his nobles, came into the banquet-house: and she spoke, and said: O king, live for ever: let not thy thoughts trouble thee, neither let thy countenance be changed.

5:11 Est vir in regno tuo, qui spiritum deorum sanctorum habet in se, et in diebus patris tui scientia et sapientia inventæ sunt in eo : nam et rex Nabuchodonosor pater tuus principem magorum, incantatorum, Chaldæorum, et aruspicum constituit eum, pater, inquam, tuus, o rex :

5:11 There is a man in thy kingdom that hath the spirit of the holy gods in him: and in the days of thy father knowledge and wisdom were found in him: for king Nabuchodonosor, thy father, appointed him prince of the wise men, enchanters, Chaldeans, and soothsayers, thy father, I say, O king:

5:12 quia spiritus amplior, et prudentia, intelligentiaque et interpretatio somniorum, et ostensio secretorum, ac solutio ligatorum inventæ sunt in eo, hoc est in Daniele : cui rex posuit nomen Baltassar. Nunc itaque Daniel vocetur, et interpretationem narrabit.

5:12 Because a greater spirit, and knowledge, and understanding, and interpretation of dreams, and shewing of secrets, and resolving of difficult things, were found in him, that is, in Daniel: whom the king named Baltassar. Now, therefore, let Daniel be called for, and he will tell the interpretation.

5:13 Igitur introductus est Daniel coram rege : ad quem præfatus rex ait : Tu es Daniel de filiis captivitatis Judæ, quem adduxit pater meus rex de Judæa ?

5:13 Then Daniel was brought in before the king. And the king spoke, and said to him: Art thou Daniel, of the children of the captivity of Juda, whom my father, the king, brought out of Judea?

5:14 audivi de te, quoniam spiritum deorum habeas, et scientia, intelligentiaque ac sapientia ampliores inventæ sunt in te.

5:14 I have heard of thee, that thou hast the spirit of the gods, and excellent knowledge, and understanding, and wisdom are found in thee.

5:15 Et nunc introgressi sunt in conspectu meo sapientes magi, ut scripturam hanc legerent, et interpretationem ejus indicarent mihi : et nequiverunt sensum hujus sermonis edicere.

5:15 And now the wise men, the magicians, have come in before me, to read this writing, and shew me the interpretation thereof; and they could not declare to me the meaning of this writing.

5:16 Porro ego audivi de te, quod possis obscura interpretari, et ligata dissolvere : si ergo vales scripturam legere, et interpretationem ejus indicare mihi, purpura vestieris, et torquem auream circa collum tuum habebis, et tertius in regno meo princeps eris.

5:16 But I have heard of thee, that thou canst interpret obscure things, and resolve difficult things: now if thou art able to read the writing, and to shew me the interpretation thereof, thou shalt be clothed with purple, and shalt have a chain of gold about thy neck, and shalt be the third prince in my kingdom.

5:17 Ad quæ respondens Daniel, ait coram rege : Munera tua sint tibi, et dona domus tuæ alteri da : scripturam autem legam tibi, rex, et interpretationem ejus ostendam tibi.

5:17 To which Daniel made answer, and said before the king: thy rewards be to thyself, and the gifts of thy house give to another: but the writing I will read to thee, O king, and shew thee the interpretation thereof.

5:18 O rex, Deus altissimus regnum et magnificentiam, gloriam et honorem dedit Nabuchodonosor patri tuo.

5:18 O king, the most high God gave to Nabuchodonosor, thy father, a kingdom, and greatness, and glory, and honour.

5:19 Et propter magnificentiam, quam dederat ei, universi populi, tribus, et linguæ tremebant, et metuebant eum : quos volebat, interficiebat : et quos volebat, percutiebat : et quos volebat, exaltabat : et quos volebat, humiliabat.

5:19 And for the greatness that he gave to him, all people, tribes, and languages trembled, and were afraid of him: whom he would, he slew: and whom he would, he destroyed: and whom he would, he set up: and whom he would, he brought down.

5:20 Quando autem elevatum est cor ejus, et spiritus illius obfirmatus est ad superbiam, depositus est de solio regni sui, et gloria ejus ablata est :

5:20 But when his heart was lifted up, and his spirit hardened unto pride, he was put down from the throne of his kingdom, and his glory was taken away.

5:21 et a filiis hominum ejectus est, sed et cor ejus cum bestiis positum est, et cum onagris erat habitatio ejus : fœnum quoque ut bos comedebat, et rore cæli corpus ejus infectum est, donec cognosceret quod potestatem haberet Altissimus in regno hominum, et quemcumque voluerit, suscitabit super illud.

5:21 And he was driven out from the sons of men, and his heart was made like the beasts, and his dwelling was with the wild asses, and he did eat grass like an ox, and his body was wet with the dew of heaven: till he knew that the most High ruled in the kingdom of men, and that he will set over it whomsoever it shall please him.

5:22 Tu quoque, filius ejus Baltassar, non humiliasti cor tuum, cum scires hæc omnia :

5:22 Thou also, his son, O Baltasar, hast not humbled thy heart, whereas thou knewest all these things:

5:23 sed adversum Dominatorem cæli elevatus es : et vasa domus ejus allata sunt coram te, et tu, et optimates tui, et uxores tuæ, et concubinæ tuæ vinum bibistis in eis : deos quoque argenteos, et aureos, et æreos, ferreos, ligneosque et lapideos, qui non vident, neque audiunt, neque sentiunt, laudasti : porro Deum, qui habet flatum tuum in manu sua, et omnes vias tuas, non glorificasti.

5:23 But hast lifted thyself up against the Lord of heaven: and the vessels of his house have been brought before thee: and thou, and thy nobles, and thy wives, and thy concubines, have drunk wine in them: and thou hast praised the gods of silver, and of gold, and of brass, of iron, and of wood, and of stone, that neither see, nor hear, nor feel: but the God who hath thy breath in his hand, and all thy ways, thou hast not glorified.

5:24 Idcirco ab eo missus est articulus manus, quæ scripsit hoc quod exaratum est.

5:24 Wherefore, he hath sent the part of the hand which hath written this that is set down.

5:25 Hæc est autem scriptura, quæ digesta est : Mane, Thecel, Phares.

5:25 And this is the writing that is written: MANE, THECEL, PHARES.

5:26 Et hæc est interpretatio sermonis. Mane : numeravit Deus regnum tuum, et complevit illud.

5:26 And this is the interpretation of the word. MANE: God hath numbered thy kingdom, and hath finished it.

5:27 Thecel : appensus es in statera, et inventus es minus habens.

5:27 THECEL: thou art weighed in the balance, and art found wanting.

5:28 Phares : divisum est regnum tuum, et datum est Medis, et Persis.

5:28 PHARES: thy kingdom is divided, and is given to the Medes and Persians.

5:29 Tunc, jubente rege, indutus est Daniel purpura, et circumdata est torques aurea collo ejus : et prædicatum est de eo quod haberet potestatem tertius in regno suo.

5:29 Then by the king's command, Daniel was clothed with purple, and a chain of gold was put about his neck: and it was proclaimed of him that he had power as the third man in the kingdom.

5:30 Eadem nocte interfectus est Baltassar rex Chaldæus.

5:30 The same night Baltasar, the Chaldean king, was slain.

5:31 Et Darius Medus successit in regnum, annos natus sexaginta duos.

5:31 And Darius, the Mede, succeeded to the kingdom, being threescore and two years old.

Chapter 6

6:1 Placuit Dario, et constituit super regnum satrapas centum viginti ut essent in toto regno suo.

6:1 It seemed good to Darius, and he appointed over the kingdom a hundred and twenty governors, to be over his whole kingdom.

6:2 Et super eos principes tres, ex quibus Daniel unus erat : ut satrapæ illis redderent rationem, et rex non sustineret molestiam.

6:2 And three princes over them of whom Daniel was one: that the governors might give an account to them, and the king might have no trouble.

6:3 Igitur Daniel superabat omnes principes et satrapas, quia spiritus Dei amplior erat in illo.

6:3 And Daniel excelled all the princes, and governors: because a greater spirit of God was in him.

6:4 Porro rex cogitabat constituere eum super omne regnum : unde principes, et satrapæ quærebant occasionem ut invenirent Danieli ex latere regis : nullamque causam, et suspicionem reperire potuerunt, eo quod fidelis esset, et omnis culpa, et suspicio non inveniretur in eo.

6:4 And the king thought to set him over all the kingdom; whereupon the princes, and the governors, sought to find occasion against Daniel, with regard to the king: and they could find no cause, nor suspicion, because he was faithful, and no fault, nor suspicion was found in him.

6:5 Dixerunt ergo viri illi : Non inveniemus Danieli huic aliquam occasionem, nisi forte in lege Dei sui.

6:5 Then these men said: We shall not find any occasion against this Daniel, unless perhaps concerning the law of his God.

6:6 Tunc principes et satrapæ surripuerunt regi, et sic locuti sunt ei : Dari rex, in æternum vive !

6:6 Then the princes, and the governors, craftily suggested to the king, and spoke thus unto him: King Darius, live for ever:

6:7 consilium inierunt omnes principes regni tui, magistratus, et satrapæ, senatores, et judices, ut decretum imperatorium exeat, et edictum : ut omnis, qui petierit aliquam petitionem a quocumque deo et homine usque ad triginta dies, nisi a te, rex, mittatur in lacum leonum.

6:7 All the princes of the kingdom, the magistrates, and governors, the senators, and judges, have consulted together, that an imperial decree, and an edict be published: That whosoever shall ask any petition of any god, or man, for thirty days, but of thee, O king, shall be cast into the den of the lions.

6:8 Nunc itaque rex, confirma sententiam, et scribe decretum : ut non immutetur quod statutum est a Medis et Persis, nec prævaricari cuiquam liceat.

6:8 Now, therefore, O king, confirm the sentence, and sign the decree: that what is decreed by the Medes and Persians may not be altered, nor any man be allowed to transgress it.

6:9 Porro rex Darius proposuit edictum, et statuit.

6:9 So king Darius set forth the decree, and established it.

6:10 Quod cum Daniel comperisset, id est, constitutam legem, ingressus est domum suam : et fenestris apertis in cœnaculo suo contra Jerusalem tribus temporibus in die flectebat genua sua, et adorabat, confitebaturque coram Deo suo sicut et ante facere consueverat.

6:10 Now, when Daniel knew this, that is to say, that the law was made, he went into his house: and opening the windows in his upper chamber towards Jerusalem, he knelt down three times a day, and adored and gave thanks before his God, as he had been accustomed to do before.

6:11 Viri ergo illi curiosius inquirentes invenerunt Danielem orantem, et obsecrantem Deum suum.

6:11 Wherefore those men carefully watching him, found Daniel praying and making supplication to his God.

6:12 Et accedentes locuti sunt regi super edicto : Rex, numquid non constituisti ut omnis homo qui rogaret quemquam de diis et hominibus usque ad dies triginta, nisi te, rex, mitteretur in lacum leonum ? Ad quos respondens rex, ait : Verus est sermo juxta decretum Medorum atque Persarum, quod prævaricari non licet.

6:12 And they came and spoke to the king concerning the edict: O king, hast thou not decreed, that every man that should make a request to any of the gods, or men, for thirty days, but to thyself, O king, should be cast into the den of the lions? And the king answered them, saying: The word is true, according to the decree of the Medes and Persians, which it is not lawful to violate.

6:13 Tunc respondentes dixerunt coram rege : Daniel de filiis captivitatis Juda, non curavit de lege tua, et de edicto quod constituisti : sed tribus temporibus per diem orat obsecratione sua.

6:13 Then they answered, and said before the king: Daniel, who is of the children of the captivity of Juda, hath not regarded thy law, nor the decree that thou hast made: but three times a day he maketh his prayer.

6:14 Quod verbum cum audisset rex, satis contristatus est : et pro Daniele posuit cor ut liberaret eum, et usque ad occasum solis laborabat ut erueret illum.

6:14 Now when the king had heard these words, he was very much grieved, and in behalf of Daniel he set his heart to deliver him, and even till sunset he laboured to save him.

6:15 Viri autem illi, intelligentes regem, dixerunt ei : Scito, rex, quia lex Medorum atque Persarum est ut omne decretum, quod constituerit rex, non liceat immutari.

6:15 But those men perceiving the king's design, said to him: Know thou, O king, that the law of the Medes and Persians is, that no decree which the king hath made, may be altered.

6:16 Tunc rex præcepit, et adduxerunt Danielem, et miserunt eum in lacum leonum. Dixitque rex Danieli : Deus tuus, quem colis semper, ipse liberabit te.

6:16 Then the king commanded, and they brought Daniel, and cast him into the den of the lions. And the king said to Daniel: Thy God, whom thou always servest, he will deliver thee.

6:17 Allatusque est lapis unus, et positus est super os laci : quem obsignavit rex annulo suo, et annulo optimatum suorum, ne quid fieret contra Danielem.

6:17 And a stone was brought, and laid upon the mouth of the den: which the king sealed with his own ring, and with the ring of his nobles, that nothing should be done against Daniel.

6:18 Et abiit rex in domum suam, et dormivit incœnatus, cibique non sunt allati coram eo, insuper et somnus recessit ab eo.

6:18 And the king went away to his house, and laid himself down without taking supper, and meat was not set before him, and even sleep departed from him.

6:19 Tunc rex primo diluculo consurgens, festinus ad lacum leonum perrexit :

6:19 Then the king rising very early in the morning, went in haste to the lions' den:

6:20 appropinquansque lacui, Danielem voce lacrimabili inclamavit, et affatus est eum : Daniel serve Dei viventis, Deus tuus, cui tu servis semper, putasne valuit te liberare a leonibus ?

6:20 And coming near to the den, cried with a lamentable voice to Daniel, and said to him: Daniel, servant of the living God, hath thy God, whom thou servest always, been able, thinkest thou, to deliver thee from the lions?

6:21 Et Daniel regi respondens ait : Rex, in æternum vive !

6:21 And Daniel answering the king, said: O king, live for ever:

6:22 Deus meus misit angelum suum, et conclusit ora leonum, et non nocuerunt mihi : quia coram eo justitia inventa est in me : sed et coram te, rex, delictum non feci.

6:22 My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut up the mouths of the lions, and they have not hurt me: forasmuch as before him justice hath been found in me: yea, and before thee, O king, I have done no offence.

6:23 Tunc vehementer rex gavisus est super eo, et Danielem præcepit educi de lacu : eductusque est Daniel de lacu, et nulla læsio inventa est in eo, quia credidit Deo suo.

6:23 Then was the king exceeding glad for him, and he commanded that Daniel should be taken out of the den: and Daniel was taken out of the den, and no hurt was found in him, because he believed in his God.

6:24 Jubente autem rege, adducti sunt viri illi, qui accusaverant Danielem : et in lacum leonum missi sunt, ipsi, et filii, et uxores eorum : et non pervenerunt usque ad pavimentum laci, donec arriperent eos leones, et omnia ossa eorum comminuerunt.

6:24 And by the king's commandment, those men were brought that had accused Daniel: and they were cast into the lions' den, they and their children, and their wives: and they did not reach the bottom of the den, before the lions caught them, and broke all their bones in pieces.

6:25 Tunc Darius rex scripsit universis populis, tribubus, et linguis habitantibus in universa terra : Pax vobis multiplicetur.

6:25 Then king Darius wrote to all people, tribes, and languages, dwelling in the whole earth: PEACE be multiplied unto you.

6:26 A me constitutum est decretum, ut in universo imperio et regno meo, tremiscant et paveant Deum Danielis : ipse est enim Deus vivens, et æternus in sæcula, et regnum ejus non dissipabitur, et potestas ejus usque in æternum.

6:26 It is decreed by me, that in all my empire and my kingdom, all men dread and fear the God of Daniel. For he is the living and eternal God for ever: and his kingdom shall not be destroyed, and his power shall be for ever.

6:27 Ipse liberator atque salvator, faciens signa et mirabilia in cælo et in terra : qui liberavit Danielem de lacu leonum.

6:27 He is the deliverer, and saviour, doing signs and wonders in heaven, and in earth: who hath delivered Daniel out of the lions' den.

6:28 Porro Daniel perseveravit usque ad regnum Darii, regnumque Cyri Persæ.

6:28 Now Daniel continued unto the reign of Darius, and the reign of Cyrus, the Persian.

Chapter 7

7:1 Anno primo Baltassar regis Babylonis, Daniel somnium vidit : visio autem capitis ejus in cubili suo : et somnium scribens, brevi sermone comprehendit : summatimque perstringens, ait :

7:1 In the first year of Baltasar, king of Babylon, Daniel saw a dream: and the vision of his head was upon his bed: and writing the dream, he comprehended it in a few words: and relating the sum of it in short, he said:

7:2 Videbam in visione mea nocte : et ecce quatuor venti cæli pugnabant in mari magno.

7:2 I saw in my vision by night, and behold the four winds of the heavens strove upon the great sea.

7:3 Et quatuor bestiæ grandes ascendebant de mari diversæ inter se.

7:3 And four great beasts, different one from another, came up out of the sea.

7:4 Prima quasi leæna, et alas habebat aquilæ : aspiciebam donec evulsæ sunt alæ ejus, et sublata est de terra, et super pedes quasi homo stetit ; et cor hominis datum est ei.

7:4 The first was like a lioness, and had the wings of an eagle: I beheld till her wings were plucked off, and she was lifted up from the earth, and stood upon her feet as a man, and the heart of a man was given to her.

7:5 Et ecce bestia alia similis urso in parte stetit : et tres ordines erant in ore ejus, et in dentibus ejus, et sic dicebant ei : Surge, comede carnes plurimas.

7:5 And behold another beast, like a bear, stood up on one side: and there were three rows in the mouth thereof, and in the teeth thereof, and thus they said to it: Arise, devour much flesh.

7:6 Post hæc aspiciebam, et ecce alia quasi pardus, et alas habebat quasi avis, quatuor super se : et quatuor capita erant in bestia, et potestas data est ei.

7:6 After this I beheld, and lo, another like a leopard, and it had upon it four wings, as of a fowl, and the beast had four heads, and power was given to it.

7:7 Post hæc aspiciebam in visione noctis, et ecce bestia quarta terribilis atque mirabilis, et fortis nimis : dentes ferreos habebat magnos, comedens atque comminuens, et reliqua pedibus suis conculcans : dissimilis autem erat ceteris bestiis quas videram ante eam, et habebat cornua decem.

7:7 After this I beheld in the vision of the night, and lo, a fourth beast, terrible and wonderful, and exceeding strong, it had great iron teeth, eating and breaking in pieces, and treading down the rest with his feet: and it was unlike to the other beasts which I had seen before it, and had ten horns.

7:8 Considerabam cornua, et ecce cornu aliud parvulum ortum est de medio eorum : et tria de cornibus primis evulsa sunt a facie ejus : et ecce oculi, quasi oculi hominis erant in cornu isto, et os loquens ingentia.

7:8 I considered the horns, and behold another little horn sprung out of the midst of them: and three of the first horns were plucked up at the presence thereof: and behold eyes like the eyes of a man were in this horn, and a mouth speaking great things.

7:9 Aspiciebam donec throni positi sunt, et antiquus dierum sedit. Vestimentum ejus candidum quasi nix, et capilli capitis ejus quasi lana munda : thronus ejus flammæ ignis : rotæ ejus ignis accensus.

7:9 I beheld till thrones were placed, and the ancient of days sat: his garment was white as snow, and the hair of his head like clean wool: his throne like flames of fire: the wheels of it like a burning fire.

7:10 Fluvius igneus rapidusque egrediebatur a facie ejus. Millia millium ministrabant ei, et decies millies centena millia assistebant ei : judicium sedit, et libri aperti sunt.

7:10 A swift stream of fire issued forth from before him: thousands of thousands ministered to him, and ten thousand times a hundred thousand stood before him: the judgment sat, and the books were opened.

7:11 Aspiciebam propter vocem sermonum grandium, quos cornu illud loquebatur : et vidi quoniam interfecta esset bestia, et perisset corpus ejus, et traditum esset ad comburendum igni :

7:11 I beheld, because of the voice of the great words which that horn spoke: and I saw that the beast was slain, and the body thereof was destroyed, and given to the fire to be burnt:

7:12 aliarum quoque bestiarum ablata esset potestas, et tempora vitæ constituta essent eis usque ad tempus et tempus.

7:12 And that the power of the other beasts was taken away: and that times of life were appointed them for a time, and a time.

7:13 Aspiciebam ergo in visione noctis, et ecce cum nubibus cæli quasi filius hominis veniebat, et usque ad antiquum dierum pervenit : et in conspectu ejus obtulerunt eum.

7:13 I beheld, therefore, in the vision of the night, and lo, one like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and he came even to the ancient of days: and they presented him before him.

7:14 Et dedit ei potestatem, et honorem, et regnum : et omnes populi, tribus, et linguæ ipsi servient : potestas ejus, potestas æterna, quæ non auferetur : et regnum ejus, quod non corrumpetur.

7:14 And he gave him power, and glory, and a kingdom: and all peoples, tribes, and tongues shall serve him: his power is an everlasting power that shall not be taken away: and his kingdom that shall not be destroyed.

7:15 Horruit spiritus meus : ego Daniel territus sum in his, et visiones capitis mei conturbaverunt me.

7:15 My spirit trembled; I, Daniel, was affrighted at these things, and the visions of my head troubled me.

7:16 Accessi ad unum de assistentibus, et veritatem quærebam ab eo de omnibus his. Qui dixit mihi interpretationem sermonum, et docuit me :

7:16 I went near to one of them that stood by, and asked the truth of him concerning all these things, and he told me the interpretation of the words, and instructed me:

7:17 Hæ quatuor bestiæ magnæ, quatuor sunt regna, quæ consurgent de terra.

7:17 These four great beasts, are four kingdoms, which shall arise out of the earth.

7:18 Suscipient autem regnum sancti Dei altissimi, et obtinebunt regnum usque in sæculum, et sæculum sæculorum.

7:18 But the saints of the most high God shall take the kingdom: and they shall possess the kingdom for ever and ever.

7:19 Post hoc volui diligenter discere de bestia quarta, quæ erat dissimilis valde ab omnibus, et terribilis nimis : dentes et ungues ejus ferrei : comedebat, et comminuebat, et reliqua pedibus suis conculcabat :

7:19 After this I would diligently learn concerning the fourth beast, which was very different from all, and exceeding terrible: his teeth and claws were of iron: he devoured and broke in pieces, and the rest he stamped upon with his feet:

7:20 et de cornibus decem, quæ habebat in capite, et de alio, quod ortum fuerat, ante quod ceciderant tria cornua : et de cornu illo, quod habebat oculos, et os loquens grandia, et majus erat ceteris.

7:20 And concerning the ten horns that he had on his head: and concerning the other that came up, before which three horns fell: and of that horn that had eyes, and a mouth speaking great things, and was greater than the rest.

7:21 Aspiciebam, et ecce cornu illud faciebat bellum adversus sanctos, et prævalebat eis,

7:21 I beheld, and lo, that horn made war against the saints, and prevailed over them,

7:22 donec venit antiquus dierum, et judicium dedit sanctis Excelsi, et tempus advenit, et regnum obtinuerunt sancti.

7:22 Till the ancient of days came and gave judgment to the saints of the most High, and the time came, and the saints obtained the kingdom.

7:23 Et sic ait : Bestia quarta, regnum quartum erit in terra, quod majus erit omnibus regnis, et devorabit universam terram, et conculcabit, et comminuet eam.

7:23 And thus he said: The fourth beast shall be the fourth kingdom upon earth, which shall be greater than all the kingdoms, and shall devour the whole earth, and shall tread it down, and break it in pieces.

7:24 Porro cornua decem ipsius regni, decem reges erunt : et alius consurget post eos, et ipse potentior erit prioribus, et tres reges humiliabit.

7:24 And the ten horns of the same kingdom, shall be ten kings: and another shall rise up after them, and he shall be mightier than the former, and he shall bring down three kings.

7:25 Et sermones contra Excelsum loquetur, et sanctos Altissimi conteret : et putabit quod possit mutare tempora, et leges : et tradentur in manu ejus usque ad tempus, et tempora, et dimidium temporis.

7:25 And he shall speak words against the High One, and shall crush the saints of the most High: and he shall think himself able to change times and laws, and they shall be delivered into his hand until a time, and times, and half a time.

7:26 Et judicium sedebit, ut auferatur potentia, et conteratur, et dispereat usque in finem.

7:26 And a judgment shall sit, that his power may be taken away, and be broken in pieces, and perish even to the end.

7:27 Regnum autem, et potestas, et magnitudo regni, quæ est subter omne cælum, detur populo sanctorum Altissimi : cujus regnum, regnum sempiternum est, et omnes reges servient ei, et obedient.

7:27 And that the kingdom, and power, and the greatness of the kingdom, under the whole heaven, may be given to the people of the saints of the most High: whose kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and all kings shall serve him, and shall obey him.

7:28 Hucusque finis verbi. Ego Daniel multum cogitationibus meis conturbabar, et facies mea mutata est in me : verbum autem in corde meo conservavi.

7:28 Hitherto is the end of the word. I, Daniel, was much troubled with my thoughts, and my countenance was changed in me: but I kept the word in my heart.

Chapter 8

8:1 Anno tertio regni Baltassar regis, visio apparuit mihi. Ego Daniel, post id quod videram in principio,

8:1 In the third year of the reign of king Baltasar, a vision appeared to me. I, Daniel, after what I had seen in the beginning,

8:2 vidi in visione mea, cum essem in Susis castro, quod est in Ælam regione : vidi autem in visione esse me super portam Ulai.

8:2 Saw in my vision when I was in the castle of Susa, which is in the province of Elam: and I saw in the vision that I was over the gate of Ulai.

8:3 Et levavi oculus meos, et vidi : et ecce aries unus stabat ante paludem, habens cornua excelsa, et unum excelsius altero atque succrescens. Postea

8:3 And I lifted up my eyes, and saw: and behold a ram stood before the water, having two high horns, and one higher than the other, and growing up. Afterward

8:4 vidi arietem cornibus ventilantem contra occidentem, et contra aquilonem, et contra meridiem, et omnes bestiæ non poterant resistere ei, neque liberari de manu ejus : fecitque secundum voluntatem suam, et magnificatus est.

8:4 I saw the ram pushing with his horns against the west, and against the north, and against the south: and no beasts could withstand him, nor be delivered out of his hand: and he did according to his own will, and became great.

8:5 Et ego intelligebam : ecce autem hircus caprarum veniebat ab occidente super faciem totius terræ, et non tangebat terram : porro hircus habebat cornu insigne inter oculos suos.

8:5 And I understood: and behold a he goat came from the west on the face of the whole earth, and he touched not the ground, and the he goat had a notable horn between his eyes.

8:6 Et venit usque ad arietem illum cornutum, quem videram stantem ante portam, et cucurrit ad eum in impetu fortitudinis suæ.

8:6 And he went up to the ram that had the horns, which I had seen standing before the gate, and he ran towards him in the force of his strength.

8:7 Cumque appropinquasset prope arietem, efferatus est in eum, et percussit arietem : et comminuit duo cornua ejus, et non poterat aries resistere ei : cumque eum misisset in terram, conculcavit, et nemo quibat liberare arietem de manu ejus.

8:7 And when he was come near the ram, he was enraged against him, and struck the ram: and broke his two horns, and the ram could not withstand him: and when he had cast him down on the ground, he stamped upon him, and none could deliver the ram out of his hand.

8:8 Hircus autem caprarum magnus factus est nimis : cumque crevisset, fractum est cornu magnum, et orta sunt quatuor cornua subter illud per quatuor ventos cæli.

8:8 And the he goat became exceeding great: and when he was grown, the great horn was broken, and there came up four horns under it towards the four winds of heaven.

8:9 De uno autem ex eis egressum est cornu unum modicum : et factum est grande contra meridiem, et contra orientem, et contra fortitudinem.

8:9 And out of one of them came forth a little horn: and it became great against the south, and against the east, and against the strength.

8:10 Et magnificatum est usque ad fortitudinem cæli : et dejecit de fortitudine, et de stellis, et conculcavit eas.

8:10 And it was magnified even unto the strength of heaven: and it threw down of the strength, and of the stars, and trod upon them.

8:11 Et usque ad principem fortitudinis magnificatum est : et ab eo tulit juge sacrificium, et dejecit locum sanctificationis ejus.

8:11 And it was magnified even to the prince of the strength: and it took away from him the continual sacrifice, and cast down the place of his sanctuary.

8:12 Robur autem datum est ei contra juge sacrificium propter peccata : et prosternetur veritas in terra, et faciet, et prosperabitur.

8:12 And strength was given him against the continual sacrifice, because of sins: and truth shall be cast down on the ground, and he shall do and shall prosper.

8:13 Et audivi unum de sanctis loquentem : et dixit unus sanctus alteri nescio cui loquenti : Usquequo visio, et juge sacrificium, et peccatum desolationis quæ facta est : et sanctuarium, et fortitudo conculcabitur ?

8:13 And I heard one of the saints speaking, and one saint said to another I know not to whom, that was speaking: How long shall be the vision, concerning the continual sacrifice, and the sin of the desolation that is made: and the sanctuary, and the strength be trodden under foot?

8:14 Et dixit ei : Usque ad vesperam et mane, dies duo millia trecenti : et mundabitur sanctuarium.

8:14 And he said to him: Unto evening and morning two thousand three hundred days: and the sanctuary shall be cleansed.

8:15 Factum est autem cum viderem ego Daniel visionem, et quærerem intelligentiam : ecce stetit in conspectu meo quasi species viri.

8:15 And it came to pass when I, Daniel, saw the vision, and sought the meaning, that behold there stood before me as it were the appearance of a man.

8:16 Et audivi vocem viri inter Ulai : et clamavit, et ait : Gabriel, fac intelligere istam visionem.

8:16 And I heard the voice of a man between Ulai: and he called, and said: Gabriel, make this man to understand the vision.

8:17 Et venit, et stetit juxta ubi ego stabam : cumque venisset, pavens corrui in faciem meam : et ait ad me : Intellige, fili hominis, quoniam in tempore finis complebitur visio.

8:17 And he came, and stood near where I stood: and when he was come, I fell on my face, trembling, and he said to me: Understand, O son of man, for in the time of the end the vision shall be fulfilled.

8:18 Cumque loqueretur ad me, collapsus sum pronus in terram : et tetigit me, et statuit me in gradu meo,

8:18 And when he spoke to me, I fell flat on the ground: and he touched me, and set me upright.

8:19 dixitque mihi : Ego ostendam tibi quæ futura sunt in novissimo maledictionis : quoniam habet tempus finem suum.

8:19 And he said to me: I will shew thee what things are to come to pass in the end of the malediction: for the time hath its end.

8:20 Aries, quem vidisti habere cornua, rex Medorum est atque Persarum.

8:20 The ram, which thou sawest with horns, is the king of the Medes and Persians.

8:21 Porro hircus caprarum, rex Græcorum est ; et cornu grande, quod erat inter oculos ejus, ipse est rex primus.

8:21 And the he goat, is the king of the Greeks, and the great horn that was between his eyes, the same is the first king.

8:22 Quod autem fracto illo surrexerunt quatuor pro eo : quatuor reges de gente ejus consurgent, sed non in fortitudine ejus.

8:22 But whereas when that was broken, there arose up four for it, four kings shall rise up of his nation, but not with his strength.

8:23 Et post regnum eorum, cum creverint iniquitates, consurget rex impudens facie, et intelligens propositiones ;

8:23 And after their reign, when iniquities shall be grown up, there shall arise a king of a shameless face, and understanding dark sentences.

8:24 et roborabitur fortitudo ejus, sed non in viribus suis : et supra quam credi potest, universa vastabit, et prosperabitur, et faciet. Et interficiet robustos, et populum sanctorum

8:24 And his power shall be strengthened, but not by his own force: and he shall lay all things waste, and shall prosper, and do more than can be believed. And he shall destroy the mighty, and the people of the saints,

8:25 secundum voluntatem suam, et dirigetur dolus in manu ejus : et cor suum magnificabit, et in copia rerum omnium occidet plurimos : et contra principem principum consurget, et sine manu conteretur.

8:25 According to his will, and craft shall be successful in his hand: and his heart shall be puffed up, and in the abundance of all things he shall kill many: and he shall rise up against the prince of princes, and shall be broken without hand.

8:26 Et visio vespere et mane, quæ dicta est, vera est : tu ergo visionem signa, quia post multos dies erit.

8:26 And the vision of the evening and the morning, which was told, is true: thou, therefore, seal up the vision, because it shall come to pass after many days.

8:27 Et ego Daniel langui, et ægrotavi per dies : cumque surrexissem, faciebam opera regis, et stupebam ad visionem, et non erat qui interpretaretur.

8:27 And I, Daniel, languished, and was sick for some days: and when I was risen up, I did the king's business, and I was astonished at the vision, and there was none that could interpret it.

Chapter 9

9:1 In anno primo Darii filii Assueri de semine Medorum, qui imperavit super regnum Chaldæorum,

9:1 In the first year of Darius, the son of Assuerus, of the seed of the Medes, who reigned over the kingdom of the Chaldeans:

9:2 anno uno regni ejus, ego Daniel intellexi in libris numerum annorum, de quo factus est sermo Domini ad Jeremiam prophetam, ut complerentur desolationis Jerusalem septuaginta anni.

9:2 The first year of his reign I, Daniel, understood by books the number of the years, concerning which the word of the Lord came to Jeremias, the prophet, that seventy years should be accomplished of the desolation of Jerusalem.

9:3 Et posui faciem meam ad Dominum Deum meum rogare et deprecari in jejuniis, sacco, et cinere.

9:3 And I set my face to the Lord, my God, to pray and make supplication with fasting, and sackcloth, and ashes.

9:4 Et oravi Dominum Deum meum, et confessus sum, et dixi : Obsecro, Domine Deus magne et terribilis, custodiens pactum, et misericordiam diligentibus te, et custodientibus mandata tua :

9:4 And I prayed to the Lord, my God, and I made my confession, and said: I beseech thee, O Lord God, great and terrible, who keepest the covenant, and mercy to them that love thee, and keep thy commandments.

9:5 peccavimus, iniquitatem fecimus, impie egimus, et recessimus : et declinavimus a mandatis tuis ac judiciis.

9:5 We have sinned, we have committed iniquity, we have done wickedly, and have revolted: and we have gone aside from thy commandments, and thy judgments.

9:6 Non obedivimus servis tuis prophetis, qui locuti sunt in nomine tuo regibus nostris, principibus nostris, patribus nostris, omnique populo terræ.

9:6 We have not hearkened to thy servants, the prophets, that have spoken in thy name to our kings, to our princes, to our fathers, and to all the people of the land.

9:7 Tibi, Domine, justitia : nobis autem confusio faciei, sicut est hodie viro Juda, et habitatoribus Jerusalem, et omni Israël, his qui prope sunt, et his qui procul in universis terris, ad quas ejecisti eos propter iniquitates eorum, in quibus peccaverunt in te.

9:7 To thee, O Lord, justice: but to us confusion of face, as at this day to the men of Juda, and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and to all Israel, to them that are near, and to them that are far off, in all the countries whither thou hast driven them, for their iniquities, by which they have sinned against thee.

9:8 Domine, nobis confusio faciei, regibus nostris, principibus nostris, et patribus nostris, qui peccaverunt.

9:8 O Lord, to us belongeth confusion of face, to our kings, to our princes, and to our fathers, that have sinned.

9:9 Tibi autem Domino Deo nostro misericordia et propitiatio, quia recessimus a te,

9:9 But to thee, the Lord our God, mercy and forgiveness, for we have departed from thee:

9:10 et non audivimus vocem Domini Dei nostri ut ambularemus in lege ejus, quam posuit nobis per servos suos prophetas.

9:10 And we have not hearkened to the voice of the Lord, our God, to walk in his law, which he set before us by his servants, the prophets.

9:11 Et omnis Israël prævaricati sunt legem tuam, et declinaverunt ne audirent vocem tuam : et stillavit super nos maledictio et detestatio quæ scripta est in libro Moysi servi Dei, quia peccavimus ei.

9:11 And all Israel have transgressed thy law, and have turned away from hearing thy voice, and the malediction, and the curse, which is written in the book of Moses, the servant of God, is fallen upon us, because we have sinned against him.

9:12 Et statuit sermones suos, quos locutus est super nos et super principes nostros, qui judicaverunt nos, ut superinduceret in nos magnum malum, quale numquam fuit sub omni cælo, secundum quod factum est in Jerusalem.

9:12 And he hath confirmed his words which he spoke against us, and against our princes that judged us, that he would bring in upon us a great evil, such as never was under all the heaven, according to that which hath been done in Jerusalem.

9:13 Sicut scriptum est in lege Moysi, omne malum hoc venit super nos : et non rogavimus faciem tuam, Domine Deus noster, ut reverteremur ab iniquitatibus nostris, et cogitaremus veritatem tuam.

9:13 As it is written in the law of Moses, all this evil is come upon us: and we entreated not thy face, O Lord our God, that we might turn from our iniquities, and think on thy truth.

9:14 Et vigilavit Dominus super malitiam, et adduxit eam super nos. Justus Dominus Deus noster in omnibus operibus suis, quæ fecit : non enim audivimus vocem ejus.

9:14 And the Lord hath watched upon the evil, and hath brought it upon us: the Lord, our God, is just in all his works which he hath done: for we have not hearkened to his voice.

9:15 Et nunc Domine Deus noster, qui eduxisti populum tuum de terra Ægypti in manu forti, et fecisti tibi nomen secundum diem hanc : peccavimus, iniquitatem fecimus.

9:15 And now, O Lord, our God, who hast brought forth thy people out of the land of Egypt, with a strong hand, and hast made thee a name as at this day: we have sinned, we have committed iniquity,

9:16 Domine, in omnem justitiam tuam avertatur, obsecro, ira tua et furor tuus a civitate tua Jerusalem, et monte sancto tuo. Propter peccata enim nostra, et iniquitates patrum nostrorum, Jerusalem et populus tuus in opprobrium sunt omnibus per circuitum nostrum.

9:16 O Lord, against all thy justice: let thy wrath and thy indignation be turned away, I beseech thee, from thy city, Jerusalem, and from thy holy mountain. For by reason of our sins, and the iniquities of our fathers, Jerusalem, and thy people, are a reproach to all that are round about us.

9:17 Nunc ergo exaudi, Deus noster, orationem servi tui, et preces ejus : et ostende faciem tuam super sanctuarium tuum, quod desertum est propter temetipsum.

9:17 Now, therefore, O our God, hear the supplication of thy servant, and his prayers: and shew thy face upon thy sanctuary, which is desolate, for thy own sake.

9:18 Inclina, Deus meus, aurem tuam, et audi : aperi oculos tuos, et vide desolationem nostram, et civitatem super quam invocatum est nomen tuum : neque enim in justificationibus nostris prosternimus preces ante faciem tuam, sed in miserationibus tuis multis.

9:18 Incline, O my God, thy ear, and hear: open thy eyes, and see our desolation, and the city upon which thy name is called: for it is not for our justifications that we present our prayers before thy face, but for the multitude of thy tender mercies.

9:19 Exaudi, Domine ; placare Domine : attende et fac : ne moreris propter temetipsum, Deus meus, quia nomen tuum invocatum est super civitatem et super populum tuum.

9:19 O Lord, hear: O Lord, be appeased: hearken, and do: delay not, for thy own sake, O my God: because thy name is invocated upon thy city, and upon thy people.

9:20 Cumque adhuc loquerer, et orarem, et confiterer peccata mea, et peccata populi mei Israël, et prosternerem preces meas in conspectu Dei mei, pro monte sancto Dei mei :

9:20 Now while I was yet speaking, and praying, and confessing my sins, and the sins of my people of Israel, and presenting my supplications in the sight of my God, for the holy mountain of my God:

9:21 adhuc me loquente in oratione, ecce vir Gabriel, quem videram in visione a principio, cito volans tetigit me in tempore sacrificii vespertini.

9:21 As I was yet speaking in prayer, behold the man, Gabriel, whom I had seen in the vision at the beginning, flying swiftly, touched me at the time of the evening sacrifice.

9:22 Et docuit me, et locutus est mihi, dixitque : Daniel, nunc egressus sum ut docerem te, et intelligeres.

9:22 And he instructed me, and spoke to me, and said: O Daniel, I am now come forth to teach thee, and that thou mightest understand.

9:23 Ab exordio precum tuarum egressus est sermo : ego autem veni ut indicarem tibi, quia vir desideriorum es : tu ergo animadverte sermonem, et intellige visionem.

9:23 From the beginning of thy prayers the word came forth: and I am come to shew it to thee, because thou art a man of desires: therefore, do thou mark the word, and understand the vision.

9:24 Septuaginta hebdomades abbreviatæ sunt super populum tuum et super urbem sanctam tuam, ut consummetur prævaricatio, et finem accipiat peccatum, et deleatur iniquitas, et adducatur justitia sempiterna, et impleatur visio et prophetia, et ungatur Sanctus sanctorum.

9:24 Seventy weeks are shortened upon thy people, and upon thy holy city, that transgression may be finished, and sin may have an end, and iniquity may be abolished; and everlasting justice may be brought; and vision and prophecy may be fulfilled; and the Saint of saints may be anointed.

9:25 Scito ergo, et animadverte : ab exitu sermonis, ut iterum ædificetur Jerusalem, usque ad christum ducem, hebdomades septem, et hebdomades sexaginta duæ erunt : et rursum ædificabitur platea, et muri in angustia temporum.

9:25 Know thou, therefore, and take notice: that from the going forth of the word, to build up Jerusalem again, unto Christ, the prince, there shall be seven weeks, and sixty-two weeks: and the street shall be built again, and the walls, in straitness of times.

9:26 Et post hebdomades sexaginta duas occidetur christus : et non erit ejus populus qui eum negaturus est. Et civitatem et sanctuarium dissipabit populus cum duce venturo : et finis ejus vastitas, et post finem belli statuta desolatio.

9:26 And after sixty-two weeks Christ shall be slain: and the people that shall deny him shall not be his. And a people, with their leader, that shall come, shall destroy the city, and the sanctuary: and the end thereof shall be waste, and after the end of the war the appointed desolation.

9:27 Confirmabit autem pactum multis hebdomada una : et in dimidio hebdomadis deficiet hostia et sacrificium : et erit in templo abominatio desolationis : et usque ad consummationem et finem perseverabit desolatio.

9:27 And he shall confirm the covenant with many, in one week: and in the half of the week the victim and the sacrifice shall fail: and there shall be in the temple the abomination of desolation: and the desolation shall continue even to the consummation, and to the end.

Chapter 10

10:1 Anno tertio Cyri regis Persarum, verbum revelatum est Danieli cognomento Baltassar, et verbum verum, et fortitudo magna : intellexitque sermonem : intelligentia enim est opus in visione.

10:1 In the third year of Cyrus, king of the Persians, a word was revealed to Daniel, surnamed Baltassar, and a true word, and great strength: and he understood the word: for there is need of understanding in a vision.

10:2 In diebus illis ego Daniel lugebam trium hebdomadarum diebus :

10:2 In those days I, Daniel, mourned the days of three weeks.

10:3 panem desiderabilem non comedi, et caro et vinum non introierunt in os meum, sed neque unguento unctus sum, donec complerentur trium hebdomadarum dies.

10:3 I ate no desirable bread, and neither flesh, nor wine, entered into my mouth, neither was I anointed with ointment: till the days of three weeks were accomplished.

10:4 Die autem vigesima et quarta mensis primi, eram juxta fluvium magnum, qui est Tigris.

10:4 And in the four and twentieth day of the first month, I was by the great river, which is the Tigris.

10:5 Et levavi oculos meos, et vidi : et ecce vir unus vestitus lineis, et renes ejus accincti auro obrizo :

10:5 And I lifted up my eyes, and I saw: and behold a man clothed in linen, and his loins were girded with the finest gold:

10:6 et corpus ejus quasi chrysolithus, et facies ejus velut species fulguris, et oculi ejus ut lampas ardens : et brachia ejus, et quæ deorsum sunt usque ad pedes, quasi species æris candentis : et vox sermonum ejus ut vox multitudinis.

10:6 And his body was like the chrysolite, and his face as the appearance of lightning, and his eyes as a burning lamp: and his arms, and all downward even to the feet, like in appearance to glittering brass: and the voice of his word like the voice of a multitude.

10:7 Vidi autem ego Daniel solus visionem : porro viri qui erant mecum non viderunt, sed terror nimius irruit super eos, et fugerunt in absconditum.

10:7 And I, Daniel alone, saw the vision: for the men that were with me saw it not: but an exceeding great terror fell upon them, and they fled away, and hid themselves.

10:8 Ego autem relictus solus vidi visionem grandem hanc : et non remansit in me fortitudo, sed et species mea immutata est in me, et emarcui, nec habui quidquam virium.

10:8 And I, being left alone, saw this great vision: and there remained no strength in me, and the appearance of my countenance was changed in me, and I fainted away, and retained no strength.

10:9 Et audivi vocem sermonum ejus : et audiens jacebam consternatus super faciem meam, et vultus meus hærebat terræ.

10:9 And I heard the voice of his words: and when I heard I lay in a consternation upon my face, and my face was close to the ground.

10:10 Et ecce manus tetigit me, et erexit me super genua mea, et super articulos manuum mearum.

10:10 And behold a hand touched me, and lifted me up upon my knees, and upon the joints of my hands.

10:11 Et dixit ad me : Daniel vir desideriorum, intellige verba quæ ego loquor ad te, et sta in gradu tuo : nunc enim sum missus ad te. Cumque dixisset mihi sermonem istum, steti tremens.

10:11 And he said to me: Daniel, thou man of desires, understand the words that I speak to thee, and stand upright: for I am sent now to thee. And when he had said this word to me, I stood trembling.

10:12 Et ait ad me : Noli metuere, Daniel : quia ex die primo, quo posuisti cor tuum ad intelligendum ut te affligeres in conspectu Dei tui, exaudita sunt verba tua : et ego veni propter sermones tuos.

10:12 And he said to me: Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day that thou didst set thy heart to understand, to afflict thyself in the sight of thy God, thy words have been heard: and I am come for thy words.

10:13 Princeps autem regni Persarum restitit mihi viginti et uno diebus : et ecce Michaël, unus de principibus primis, venit in adjutorium meum, et ego remansi ibi juxta regem Persarum.

10:13 But the prince of the kingdom of the Persians resisted me one and twenty days: and behold Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, and I remained there by the king of the Persians.

10:14 Veni autem ut docerem te quæ ventura sunt populo tuo in novissimis diebus, quoniam adhuc visio in dies.

10:14 But I am come to teach thee what things shall befall thy people in the latter days, for as yet the vision is for days.

10:15 Cumque loqueretur mihi hujuscemodi verbis, dejeci vultum meum ad terram, et tacui.

10:15 And when he was speaking such words to me, I cast down my countenance to the ground, and held my peace.

10:16 Et ecce quasi similitudo filii hominis tetigit labia mea : et aperiens os meum locutus sum, et dixi ad eum, qui stabat contra me : Domine mi, in visione tua dissolutæ sunt compages meæ, et nihil in me remansit virium.

10:16 And behold as it were the likeness of a son of man touched my lips: then I opened my mouth and spoke, and said to him that stood before me: O my lord, at the sight of thee my joints are loosed, and no strength hath remained in me.

10:17 Et quomodo poterit servus domini mei loqui cum domino meo ? nihil enim in me remansit virium, sed et halitus meus intercluditur.

10:17 And how can the servant of my lord speak with my lord? for no strength remaineth in me; moreover, my breath is stopped.

10:18 Rursum ergo tetigit me quasi visio hominis, et confortavit me,

10:18 Therefore, he that looked like a man, touched me again, and strengthened me.

10:19 et dixit : Noli timere, vir desideriorum : pax tibi : confortare, et esto robustus. Cumque loqueretur mecum, convalui, et dixi : Loquere, domine mi, quia confortasti me.

10:19 And he said: Fear not, O man of desires, peace be to thee: take courage, and be strong. And when he spoke to me, I grew strong, and I said: Speak, O my lord, for thou hast strengthened me.

10:20 Et ait : Numquid scis quare venerim ad te ? et nunc revertar ut prælier adversum principem Persarum. Cum ego egrederer, apparuit princeps Græcorum veniens.

10:20 And he said: Dost thou know wherefore I am come to thee? And now I will return, to fight against the prince of the Persians. When I went forth, there appeared the prince of the Greeks coming.

10:21 Verumtamen annuntiabo tibi quod expressum est in scriptura veritatis : et nemo est adjutor meus in omnibus his, nisi Michaël princeps vester.

10:21 But I will tell thee what is set down in the scripture of truth: and none is my helper in all these things, but Michael your prince.

Chapter 11

11:1 Ego autem ab anno primo Darii Medi stabam ut confortaretur et roboraretur.

11:1 And from the first year of Darius, the Mede, I stood up, that he might be strengthened, and confirmed.

11:2 Et nunc veritatem annuntiabo tibi. Ecce adhuc tres reges stabunt in Perside, et quartus ditabitur opibus nimiis super omnes : et cum invaluerit divitiis suis, concitabit omnes adversum regnum Græciæ.

11:2 And now I will shew thee the truth. Behold, there shall stand yet three kings in Persia, and the fourth shall be enriched exceedingly above them all: and when he shall be grown mighty by his riches, he shall stir up all against the kingdom of Greece.

11:3 Surget vero rex fortis, et dominabitur potestate multa, et faciet quod placuerit ei.

11:3 But there shall rise up a strong king, and shall rule with great power: and he shall do what he pleaseth.

11:4 Et cum steterit, conteretur regnum ejus, et dividetur in quatuor ventos cæli : sed non in posteros ejus, neque secundum potentiam illius, qua dominatus est : lacerabitur enim regnum ejus etiam in externos, exceptis his.

11:4 And when he shall come to his height, his kingdom shall be broken, and it shall be divided towards the four winds of the heaven: but not to his posterity, nor according to his power with which he ruled. For his kingdom shall be rent in pieces, even for strangers, besides these.

11:5 Et confortabitur rex austri : et de principibus ejus prævalebit super eum, et dominabitur ditione : multa enim dominatio ejus.

11:5 And the king of the south shall be strengthened, and one of his princes shall prevail over him, and he shall rule with great power: for his dominions shall be great.

11:6 Et post finem annorum fœderabuntur : filiaque regis austri veniet ad regem aquilonis facere amicitiam, et non obtinebit fortitudinem brachii, nec stabit semen ejus : et tradetur ipsa, et qui adduxerunt eam adolescentes ejus, et qui confortabant eam in temporibus.

11:6 And after the end of years they shall be in league together: and the daughter of the king of the south shall come to the king of the north to make friendship, but she shall not obtain the strength of the arm, neither shall her seed stand: and she shall be given up, and her young men that brought her, and they that strengthened her in these times.

11:7 Et stabit de germine radicum ejus plantatio : et veniet cum exercitu, et ingredietur provinciam regis aquilonis : et abutetur eis, et obtinebit.

11:7 And a plant of the bud of her roots shall stand up: and he shall come with an army, and shall enter into the province of the king of the north: and he shall abuse them, and shall prevail.

11:8 Insuper et deos eorum, et sculptilia, vasa quoque pretiosa argenti et auri, captiva ducet in Ægyptum : ipse prævalebit adversus regem aquilonis.

11:8 And he shall also carry away captive into Egypt their gods, and their graven things, and their precious vessels of gold and silver: he shall prevail against the king of the north.

11:9 Et intrabit in regnum rex austri, et revertetur ad terram suam.

11:9 And the king of the south shall enter into the kingdom, and shall return to his own land.

11:10 Filii autem ejus provocabuntur, et congregabunt multitudinem exercituum plurimorum : et veniet properans, et inundans : et revertetur, et concitabitur, et congredietur cum robore ejus.

11:10 And his sons shall be provoked, and they shall assemble a multitude of great forces: and he shall come with haste like a flood: and he shall return, and be stirred up, and he shall join battle with his force.

11:11 Et provocatus rex austri egredietur, et pugnabit adversus regem aquilonis, et præparabit multitudinem nimiam, et dabitur multitudo in manu ejus.

11:11 And the king of the south being provoked, shall go forth, and shall fight against the king of the north, and shall prepare an exceeding great multitude, and a multitude shall be given into his hands.

11:12 Et capiet multitudinem, et exaltabitur cor ejus, et dejiciet multa millia, sed non prævalebit.

11:12 And he shall take a multitude, and his heart shall be lifted up, and he shall cast down many thousands: but he shall not prevail.

11:13 Convertetur enim rex aquilonis, et præparabit multitudinem multo majorem quam prius : et in fine temporum annorumque veniet properans cum exercitu magno, et opibus nimiis.

11:13 For the king of the north shall return, and shall prepare a multitude much greater than before: and in the end of times, and years, he shall come in haste with a great army, and much riches.

11:14 Et in temporibus illis multi consurgent adversus regem austri : filii quoque prævaricatorum populi tui extollentur ut impleant visionem, et corruent.

11:14 And in those times many shall rise up against the king of the south, and the children of prevaricators of thy people shall lift up themselves to fulfil the vision, and they shall fall.

11:15 Et venit rex aquilonis, et comportabit aggerem, et capiet urbes munitissimas : et brachia austri non sustinebunt, et consurgent electi ejus ad resistendum, et non erit fortitudo.

11:15 And the king of the north shall come, and shall cast up a mount, and shall take the best fenced cities: and the arms of the south shall not withstand, and his chosen ones shall rise up to resist, and they shall not have strength.

11:16 Et faciet veniens super eum juxta placitum suum, et non erit qui stet contra faciem ejus : et stabit in terra inclyta, et consumetur in manu ejus.

11:16 And he shall come upon him, and do according to his pleasure, and there shall be none to stand against his face: and he shall stand in the glorious land, and it shall be consumed by his hand.

11:17 Et ponet faciem suam ut veniat ad tenendum universum regnum ejus, et recta faciet cum eo : et filiam feminarum dabit ei, ut evertat illud : et non stabit, nec illius erit.

11:17 And he shall set his face to come to possess all his kingdom, and he shall make upright conditions with him: and he shall give him a daughter of women, to overthrow it: and she shall not stand, neither shall she be for him.

11:18 Et convertet faciem suam ad insulas, et capiet multas : et cessare faciet principem opprobrii sui, et opprobrium ejus convertetur in eum.

11:18 And he shall turn his face to the islands, and shall take many: and he shall cause the prince of his reproach to cease, and his reproach shall be turned upon him.

11:19 Et convertet faciem suam ad imperium terræ suæ, et impinget, et corruet, et non invenietur.

11:19 And he shall turn his face to the empire of his own land, and he shall stumble, and fall, and shall not be found.

11:20 Et stabit in loco ejus vilissimus, et indignus decore regio : et in paucis diebus conteretur, non in furore, nec in prælio.

11:20 And there shall stand up in his place one most vile, and unworthy of kingly honour: and in a few days he shall be destroyed, not in rage nor in battle.

11:21 Et stabit in loco ejus despectus, et non tribuetur ei honor regius : et veniet clam, et obtinebit regnum in fraudulentia.

11:21 And there shall stand up in his place one despised, and the kingly honour shall not be given him: and he shall come privately, and shall obtain the kingdom by fraud.

11:22 Et brachia pugnantis expugnabuntur a facie ejus, et conterentur : insuper et dux fœderis.

11:22 And the arms of the fighter shall be overcome before his face, and shall be broken: yea, also the prince of the covenant.

11:23 Et post amicitias, cum eo faciet dolum : et ascendet, et superabit in modico populo.

11:23 And after friendships, he will deal deceitfully with him: and he shall go up, and shall overcome with a small people.

11:24 Et abundantes, et uberes urbes ingredietur : et faciet quæ non fecerunt patres ejus, et patres patrum ejus : rapinas, et prædam, et divitias eorum dissipabit, et contra firmissimas cogitationes inibit : et hoc usque ad tempus.

11:24 And he shall enter into rich and plentiful cities: and he shall do that which his fathers never did, nor his fathers' fathers: he shall scatter their spoils, and their prey, and their riches, and shall forecast devices against the best fenced places: and this until a time.

11:25 Et concitabitur fortitudo ejus, et cor ejus adversum regem austri in exercitu magno : et rex austri provocabitur ad bellum multis auxiliis, et fortibus nimis : et non stabunt, quia inibunt adversus eum consilia.

11:25 And his strength, and his heart, shall be stirred up against the king of the south, with a great army: and the king of the south shall be stirred up to battle with many and very strong succours: and they shall not stand, for they shall form designs against him.

11:26 Et comedentes panem cum eo, conterent illum, exercitusque ejus opprimetur : et cadent interfecti plurimi.

11:26 And they that eat bread with him, shall destroy him, and his army shall be overthrown: and many shall fall down slain.

11:27 Duorum quoque regum cor erit ut malefaciant, et ad mensam unam mendacium loquentur : et non proficient, quia adhuc finis in aliud tempus.

11:27 And the heart of the two kings shall be to do evil, and they shall speak lies at one table, and they shall not prosper: because as yet the end is unto another time.

11:28 Et revertetur in terram suam cum opibus multis : et cor ejus adversum testamentum sanctum, et faciet, et revertetur in terram suam.

11:28 And he shall return into his land with much riches: and his heart shall be against the holy covenant, and he shall succeed, and shall return into his own land.

11:29 Statuto tempore revertetur, et veniet ad austrum : et non erit priori simile novissimum.

11:29 At the time appointed he shall return, and he shall come to the south, but the latter time shall not be like the former.

11:30 Et venient super eum trieres, et Romani : et percutietur, et revertetur, et indignabitur contra testamentum sanctuarii, et faciet : reverteturque, et cogitabit adversum eos qui dereliquerunt testamentum sanctuarii.

11:30 And the galleys and the Romans shall come upon him, and he shall be struck, and shall return, and shall have indignation against the covenant of the sanctuary, and he shall succeed: and he shall return, and shall devise against them that have forsaken the covenant of the sanctuary.

11:31 Et brachia ex eo stabunt, et polluent sanctuarium fortitudinis, et auferent juge sacrificium : et dabunt abominationem in desolationem.

11:31 And arms shall stand on his part, and they shall defile the sanctuary of strength, and shall take away the continual sacrifice: and they shall place there the abomination unto desolation.

11:32 Et impii in testamentum simulabunt fraudulenter : populus autem sciens Deum suum, obtinebit, et faciet.

11:32 And such as deal wickedly against the covenant shall deceitfully dissemble: but the people that know their God shall prevail and succeed.

11:33 Et docti in populo docebunt plurimos : et ruent in gladio, et in flamma, et in captivitate, et in rapina dierum.

11:33 And they that are learned among the people shall teach many: and they shall fall by the sword, and by fire, and by captivity, and by spoil for many days.

11:34 Cumque corruerint, sublevabuntur auxilio parvulo : et applicabuntur eis plurimi fraudulenter.

11:34 And when they shall have fallen, they shall be relieved with a small help: and many shall be joined to them deceitfully.

11:35 Et de eruditis ruent, ut conflentur, et eligantur, et dealbentur usque ad tempus præfinitum : quia adhuc aliud tempus erit.

11:35 And some of the learned shall fall, that they may be tried, and may be chosen, and made white, even to the appointed time: because yet there shall be another time.

11:36 Et faciet juxta voluntatem suam rex, et elevabitur, et magnificabitur adversus omnem deum : et adversus Deum deorum loquetur magnifica, et dirigetur, donec compleatur iracundia : perpetrata quippe est definitio.

11:36 And the king shall do according to his will, and he shall be lifted up, and shall magnify himself against every god: and he shall speak great things against the God of gods, and shall prosper, till the wrath be accomplished. For the determination is made.

11:37 Et Deum patrum suorum non reputabit : et erit in concupiscentiis feminarum, nec quemquam deorum curabit, quia adversum universa consurget.

11:37 And he shall make no account of the God of his fathers: and he shall follow the lust of women, and he shall not regard any gods: for he shall rise up against all things.

11:38 Deum autem Maozim in loco suo venerabitur : et deum, quem ignoraverunt patres ejus, colet auro, et argento, et lapide pretioso, rebusque pretiosis.

11:38 But he shall worship the god Maozim, in his place: and a god whom his fathers knew not, he shall worship with gold, and silver, and precious stones, and things of great price.

11:39 Et faciet ut muniat Maozim cum deo alieno, quem cognovit, et multiplicabit gloriam, et dabit eis potestatem in multis, et terram dividet gratuito.

11:39 And he shall do this to fortify Maozim with a strange god, whom he hath acknowledged, and he shall increase glory, and shall give them power over many, and shall divide the land gratis.

11:40 Et in tempore præfinito præliabitur adversus eum rex austri, et quasi tempestas veniet contra illum rex aquilonis in curribus, et in equitibus, et in classe magna, et ingredietur terras, et conteret, et pertransiet.

11:40 And at the time prefixed the king of the south shall fight against him, and the king of the north shall come against him like a tempest, with chariots, and with horsemen, and with a great navy, and he shall enter into the countries, and shall destroy, and pass through.

11:41 Et introibit in terram gloriosam, et multæ corruent : hæ autem solæ salvabuntur de manu ejus, Edom, et Moab, et principium filiorum Ammon.

11:41 And he shall enter into the glorious land, and many shall fall: and these only shall be saved out of his hand, Edom, and Moab, and the principality of the children of Ammon.

11:42 Et mittet manum suam in terras : et terra Ægypti non effugiet.

11:42 And he shall lay his hand upon the lands: and the land of Egypt shall not escape.

11:43 Et dominabitur thesaurorum auri, et argenti, et in omnibus pretiosis Ægypti : per Libyam quoque, et Æthiopiam transibit.

11:43 And he shall have power over the treasures of gold, and of silver, and all the precious things of Egypt: and he shall pass through Libya, and Ethiopia.

11:44 Et fama turbabit eum ab oriente et ab aquilone : et veniet in multitudine magna ut conterat et interficiat plurimos.

11:44 And tidings out of the east, and out of the north, shall trouble him: and he shall come with a great multitude to destroy and slay many.

11:45 Et figet tabernaculum suum Apadno inter maria, super montem inclytum et sanctum : et veniet usque ad summitatem ejus, et nemo auxiliabitur ei.

11:45 And he shall fix his tabernacle, Apadno, between the seas, upon a glorious and holy mountain: and he shall come even to the top thereof, and none shall help him.

Chapter 12

12:1 In tempore autem illo consurget Michaël princeps magnus, qui stat pro filiis populi tui : et veniet tempus quale non fuit ab eo ex quo gentes esse cœperunt usque ad tempus illud. Et in tempore illo salvabitur populus tuus, omnis qui inventus fuerit scriptus in libro.

12:1 But at that time shall Michael rise up, the great prince, who standeth for the children of thy people: and a time shall come, such as never was from the time that nations began, even until that time. And at that time shall thy people be saved, every one that shall be found written in the book.

12:2 Et multi de his qui dormiunt in terræ pulvere evigilabunt, alii in vitam æternam, et alii in opprobrium ut videant semper.

12:2 And many of those that sleep in the dust of the earth, shall awake: some unto life everlasting, and others unto reproach, to see it always.

12:3 Qui autem docti fuerint, fulgebunt quasi splendor firmamenti : et qui ad justitiam erudiunt multos, quasi stellæ in perpetuas æternitates.

12:3 But they that are learned, shall shine as the brightness of the firmament: and they that instruct many to justice, as stars for all eternity.

12:4 Tu autem Daniel, claude sermones, et signa librum usque ad tempus statutum : plurimi pertransibunt, et multiplex erit scientia.

12:4 But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time appointed: many shall pass over, and knowledge shall be manifold.

12:5 Et vidi ego Daniel, et ecce quasi duo alii stabant : unus hinc super ripam fluminis, et alius inde ex altera ripa fluminis.

12:5 And I, Daniel, looked, and behold as it were two others stood: one on this side upon the bank of the river, and another on that side, on the other bank of the river.

12:6 Et dixi viro qui erat indutus lineis, qui stabat super aquas fluminis : Usquequo finis horum mirabilium ?

12:6 And I said to the man that was clothed in linen, that stood upon the waters of the river: How long shall it be to the end of these wonders?

12:7 Et audivi virum qui indutus erat lineis, qui stabat super aquas fluminis, cum elevasset dexteram et sinistram suam in cælum, et jurasset per viventem in æternum, quia in tempus, et tempora, et dimidium temporis. Et cum completa fuerit dispersio manus populi sancti, complebuntur universa hæc.

12:7 And I heard the man that was clothed in linen, that stood upon the waters of the river, when he had lifted up his right hand, and his left hand to heaven, and had sworn by him that liveth for ever, that it should be unto a time, and times, and half a time. And when the scattering of the band of the holy people shall be accomplished, all these things shall be finished.

12:8 Et ego audivi, et non intellexi. Et dixi : Domine mi, quid erit post hæc ?

12:8 And I heard, and understood not. And I said: O my lord, what shall be after these things?

12:9 Et ait : Vade, Daniel, quia clausi sunt signatique sermones usque ad præfinitum tempus.

12:9 And he said: Go, Daniel, because the words are shut up, and sealed until the appointed time.

12:10 Eligentur, et dealbabuntur, et quasi ignis probabuntur multi : et impie agent impii, neque intelligent omnes impii : porro docti intelligent.

12:10 Many shall be chosen, and made white, and shall be tried as fire: and the wicked shall deal wickedly, and none of the wicked shall understand, but the learned shall understand.

12:11 Et a tempore cum ablatum fuerit juge sacrificium, et posita fuerit abominatio in desolationem, dies mille ducenti nonaginta.

12:11 And from the time when the continual sacrifice shall be taken away, and the abomination unto desolation shall be set up, there shall be a thousand two hundred ninety days.

12:12 Beatus qui exspectat, et pervenit usque ad dies mille trecentos triginta quinque.

12:12 Blessed is he that waiteth, and cometh unto a thousand three hundred thirty-five days.

12:13 Tu autem vade ad præfinitum : et requiesces, et stabis in sorte tua in finem dierum.

12:13 But go thou thy ways until the time appointed: and thou shalt rest, and stand in thy lot unto the end of the days.

Chapter 13

13:1 Et erat vir habitans in Babylone, et nomen ejus Joakim :

13:1 Now there was a man that dwelt in Babylon, and his name was Joakim:

13:2 et accepit uxorem nomine Susannam, filiam Helciæ, pulchram nimis, et timentem Deum :

13:2 And he took a wife, whose name was Susanna, the daughter of Helcias, a very beautiful woman, and one that feared God.

13:3 parentes enim illius, cum essent justi, erudierunt filiam suam secundum legem Moysi.

13:3 For her parents being just, had instructed their daughter according to the law of Moses.

13:4 Erat autem Joakim dives valde, et erat ei pomarium vicinum domui suæ : et ad ipsum confluebant Judæi, eo quod esset honorabilior omnium.

13:4 Now Joakim was very rich, and had an orchard near his house: and the Jews resorted to him, because he was the most honourable of them all.

13:5 Et constituti sunt de populo duo senes judices in illo anno, de quibus locutus est Dominus : Quia egressa est iniquitas de Babylone a senioribus judicibus, qui videbantur regere populum.

13:5 And there were two of the ancients of the people appointed judges that year, of whom the Lord said: That iniquity came out from Babylon, from the ancient judges, that seemed to govern the people.

13:6 Isti frequentabant domum Joakim, et veniebant ad eos omnes qui habebant judicia.

13:6 These men frequented the house of Joakim, and all that hand any matters of judgment came to them.

13:7 Cum autem populus revertisset per meridiem, ingrediebatur Susanna, et deambulabat in pomario viri sui.

13:7 And when the people departed away at noon, Susanna went in, and walked in her husband's orchard.

13:8 Et videbant eam senes quotidie ingredientem et deambulantem, et exarserunt in concupiscentiam ejus :

13:8 And the old men saw her going in every day, and walking: and they were inflamed with lust towards her:

13:9 et everterunt sensum suum, et declinaverunt oculos suos ut non viderent cælum, neque recordarentur judiciorum justorum.

13:9 And they perverted their own mind, and turned away their eyes, that they might not look unto heaven, nor remember just judgments.

13:10 Erant ergo ambo vulnerati amore ejus, nec indicaverunt sibi vicissim dolorem suum :

13:10 So they were both wounded with the love of her, yet they did not make known their grief one to the other.

13:11 erubescebant enim indicare sibi concupiscentiam suam, volentes concumbere cum ea.

13:11 For they were ashamed to declare to one another their lust, being desirous to have to do with her:

13:12 Et observabant quotidie sollicitius videre eam. Dixitque alter ad alterum :

13:12 And they watched carefully every day to see her. And one said to the other:

13:13 Eamus domum, quia hora prandii est. Et egressi, recesserunt a se.

13:13 Let us now go home, for it is dinner time. So going out, they departed one from another.

13:14 Cumque revertissent, venerunt in unum : et sciscitantes ab invicem causam, confessi sunt concupiscentiam suam : et tunc in communi statuerunt tempus quando eam possent invenire solam.

13:14 And turning back again, they came both to the same place: and asking one another the cause, they acknowledged their lust: and then they agreed together upon a time, when they might find her alone.

13:15 Factum est autem, cum observarent diem aptum, ingressa est aliquando sicut heri et nudiustertius, cum duabus solis puellis, voluitque lavari in pomario : æstus quippe erat :

13:15 And it fell out, as they watched a fit day, she went in on a time, as yesterday and the day before, with two maids only, and was desirous to wash herself in the orchard: for it was hot weather.

13:16 et non erat ibi quisquam, præter duos senes absconditos, et contemplantes eam.

13:16 And there was nobody there, but the two old men that had hid themselves, and were beholding her.

13:17 Dixit ergo puellis : Afferte mihi oleum, et smigmata, et ostia pomarii claudite, ut laver.

13:17 So she said to the maids: Bring me oil, and washing balls, and shut the doors of the orchard, that I may wash me.

13:18 Et fecerunt sicut præceperat : clauseruntque ostia pomarii, et egressæ sunt per posticum ut afferrent quæ jusserat ; nesciebantque senes intus esse absconditos.

13:18 And they did as she bade them: and they shut the doors of the orchard, and went out by a back door to fetch what she had commanded them, and they knew not that the elders were hid within.

13:19 Cum autem egressæ essent puellæ, surrexerunt duo senes, et accurrerunt ad eam, et dixerunt :

13:19 Now when the maids were gone forth, the two elders arose, and ran to her, and said:

13:20 Ecce ostia pomarii clausa sunt, et nemo nos videt, et nos in concupiscentia tui sumus : quam ob rem assentire nobis, et commiscere nobiscum.

13:20 Behold the doors of the orchard are shut, and nobody seeth us, and we are in love with thee: wherefore consent to us, and lie with us.

13:21 Quod si nolueris, dicemus contra te testimonium, quod fuerit tecum juvenis, et ob hanc causam emiseris puellas a te.

13:21 But if thou wilt not, we will bear witness against thee, that a young man was with thee, and therefore thou didst send away thy maids from thee.

13:22 Ingemuit Susanna, et ait : Angustiæ sunt mihi undique : si enim hoc egero, mors mihi est : si autem non egero, non effugiam manus vestras.

13:22 Susanna sighed, and said: I am straitened on every side: for if I do this thing, it is death to me: and if I do it not, I shall not escape your hands.

13:23 Sed melius est mihi absque opere incidere in manus vestras, quam peccare in conspectu Domini.

13:23 But it is better for me to fall into your hands without doing it, than to sin in the sight of the Lord.

13:24 Et exclamavit voce magna Susanna : exclamaverunt autem et senes adversus eam.

13:24 With that Susanna cried out with a loud voice: and the elders also cried out against her.

13:25 Et cucurrit unus ad ostia pomarii, et aperuit.

13:25 And one of them ran to the door of the orchard, and opened it.

13:26 Cum ergo audissent clamorem famuli domus in pomario, irruerunt per posticum ut viderent quidnam esset.

13:26 So when the servants of the house heard the cry in the orchard, they rushed in by the back door, to see what was the matter.

13:27 Postquam autem senes locuti sunt, erubuerunt servi vehementer, quia numquam dictus fuerat sermo hujuscemodi de Susanna. Et facta est dies crastina.

13:27 But after the old men had spoken, the servants were greatly ashamed: for never had there been any such word said of Susanna. And on the next day,

13:28 Cumque venisset populus ad Joakim virum ejus, venerunt et duo presbyteri, pleni iniqua cogitatione adversus Susannam ut interficerent eam.

13:28 When the people were come to Joakim, her husband, the two elders also came full of wicked device against Susanna, to put her to death.

13:29 Et dixerunt coram populo : Mittite ad Susannam filiam Helciæ uxorem Joakim. Et statim miserunt.

13:29 And they said before the people: Send to Susanna, daughter of Helcias, the wife of Joakim. And presently they sent.

13:30 Et venit cum parentibus, et filiis, et universis cognatis suis.

13:30 And she came with her parents, and children and all her kindred.

13:31 Porro Susanna erat delicata nimis, et pulchra specie.

13:31 Now Susanna was exceeding delicate, and beautiful to behold.

13:32 At iniqui illi jusserunt ut discooperiretur (erat enim cooperta), ut vel sic satiarentur decore ejus.

13:32 But those wicked men commanded that her face should be uncovered, (for she was covered) that so at least they might be satisfied with her beauty.

13:33 Flebant igitur sui, et omnes qui noverant eam.

13:33 Therefore her friends, and all her acquaintance wept.

13:34 Consurgentes autem duo presbyteri in medio populi, posuerunt manus suas super caput ejus.

13:34 But the two elders rising up in the midst of the people, laid their hands upon her head.

13:35 Quæ flens suspexit ad cælum : erat enim cor ejus fiduciam habens in Domino.

13:35 And she weeping, looked up to heaven, for her heart had confidence in the Lord.

13:36 Et dixerunt presbyteri : Cum deambularemus in pomario soli, ingressa est hæc cum duabus puellis : et clausit ostia pomarii, et dimisit a se puellas.

13:36 And the elders said: As we walked in the orchard alone, this woman came in with two maids, and shut the doors of the orchard, and sent away the maids from her.

13:37 Venitque ad eam adolescens, qui erat absconditus, et concubuit cum ea.

13:37 Then a young man that was there hid came to her, and lay with her.

13:38 Porro nos cum essemus in angulo pomarii, videntes iniquitatem, cucurrimus ad eos, et vidimus eos pariter commisceri.

13:38 But we that were in a corner of the orchard, seeing this wickedness, ran up to them, and we saw them lie together.

13:39 Et illum quidem non quivimus comprehendere, quia fortior nobis erat, et apertis ostiis exilivit :

13:39 And him indeed we could not take, because he was stronger than us, and opening the doors, he leaped out:

13:40 hanc autem cum apprehendissemus, interrogavimus, quisnam esset adolescens, et noluit indicare nobis : hujus rei testes sumus.

13:40 But having taken this woman, we asked who the young man was, but she would not tell us: of this thing we are witnesses.

13:41 Credidit eis multitudo quasi senibus et judicibus populi, et condemnaverunt eam ad mortem.

13:41 The multitude believed them, as being the elders, and the judges of the people, and they condemned her to death.

13:42 Exclamavit autem voce magna Susanna, et dixit : Deus æterne, qui absconditorum es cognitor, qui nosti omnia antequam fiant,

13:42 Then Susanna cried out with a loud voice, and said: O eternal God, who knowest hidden things, who knowest all things before they come to pass,

13:43 tu scis quoniam falsum testimonium tulerunt contra me : et ecce morior, cum nihil horum fecerim, quæ isti malitiose composuerunt adversum me.

13:43 Thou knowest that they have borne false witness against me: and behold I must die, whereas I have done none of these things, which these men have maliciously forged against me.

13:44 Exaudivit autem Dominus vocem ejus.

13:44 And the Lord heard her voice.

13:45 Cumque duceretur ad mortem, suscitavit Dominus spiritum sanctum pueri junioris, cujus nomen Daniel :

13:45 And when she was led to be put to death, the Lord raised up the holy spirit of a young boy, whose name was Daniel:

13:46 et exclamavit voce magna : Mundus ego sum a sanguine hujus.

13:46 And he cried out with a loud voice: I am clear from the blood of this woman.

13:47 Et conversus omnis populus ad eum, dixit : Quis est iste sermo, quem tu locutus es ?

13:47 Then all the people turning themselves towards him, said: What meaneth this word that thou hast spoken?

13:48 Qui cum staret in medio eorum, ait : Sic fatui filii Israël, non judicantes, neque quod verum est cognoscentes, condemnastis filiam Israël ?

13:48 But he standing in the midst of them, said: Are ye so foolish, ye children of Israel, that without examination or knowledge of the truth, you have condemned a daughter of Israel?

13:49 revertimini ad judicium, quia falsum testimonium locuti sunt adversus eam.

13:49 Return to judgment, for they have borne false witness against her.

13:50 Reversus est ergo populus cum festinatione, et dixerunt ei senes : Veni, et sede in medio nostrum, et indica nobis : quia tibi Deus dedit honorem senectutis.

13:50 So all the people turned again in haste, and the old men said to him: Come, and sit thou down among us, and shew it us: seeing God hath given thee the honour of old age.

13:51 Et dixit ad eos Daniel : Separate illos ab invicem procul, et dijudicabo eos.

13:51 And Daniel said to the people: Separate these two far from one another, and I will examine them.

13:52 Cum ergo divisi essent alter ab altero, vocavit unum de eis, et dixit ad eum : Inveterate dierum malorum, nunc venerunt peccata tua, quæ operabaris prius :

13:52 So when they were put asunder one from the other, he called one of them, and said to him: O thou that art grown old in evil days, now are thy sins come out, which thou hast committed before:

13:53 judicans judicia injusta, innocentes opprimens, et dimittens noxios, dicente Domino : Innocentem et justum non interficies.

13:53 In judging unjust judgments, oppressing the innocent, and letting the guilty to go free, whereas the Lord saith: The innocent and the just thou shalt not kill.

13:54 Nunc ergo, si vidisti eam, dic sub qua arbore videris eos colloquentes sibi. Qui ait : Sub schino.

13:54 Now then if thou sawest her, tell me under what tree thou sawest them conversing together: He said: Under a mastic tree.

13:55 Dixit autem Daniel : Recte mentitus es in caput tuum : ecce enim angelus Dei, accepta sententia ab eo, scindet te medium.

13:55 And Daniel said: Well hast thou lied against thy own head: for behold the angel of God having received the sentence of him, shall cut thee in two.

13:56 Et, amoto eo, jussit venire alium, et dixit ei : Semen Chanaan, et non Juda, species decepit te, et concupiscentia subvertit cor tuum :

13:56 And having put him aside, he commanded that the other should come, and he said to him: O thou seed of Chanaan, and not of Juda, beauty hath deceived thee, and lust hath perverted thy heart:

13:57 sic faciebatis filiabus Israël, et illæ timentes loquebantur vobis : sed filia Juda non sustinuit iniquitatem vestram.

13:57 Thus did you do to the daughters of Israel, and they for fear conversed with you: but a daughter of Juda would not abide your wickedness.

13:58 Nunc ergo, dic mihi sub qua arbore comprehenderis eos loquentes sibi. Qui ait : Sub prino.

13:58 Now, therefore, tell me, under what tree didst thou take them conversing together. And he answered: Under a holm tree.

13:59 Dixit autem ei Daniel : Recte mentitus es et tu in caput tuum : manet enim angelus Domini, gladium habens, ut secet te medium, et interficiat vos.

13:59 And Daniel said to him: Well hast thou also lied against thy own head: for the angel of the Lord waiteth with a sword to cut thee in two, and to destroy you.

13:60 Exclamavit itaque omnis cœtus voce magna, et benedixerunt Deum, qui salvat sperantes in se.

13:60 With that all the assembly cried out with a loud voice, and they blessed God, who saveth them that trust in him.

13:61 Et consurrexerunt adversus duos presbyteros (convicerat enim eos Daniel ex ore suo falsum dixisse testimonium), feceruntque eis sicut male egerant adversus proximum,

13:61 And they rose up against the two elders, (for Daniel had convicted them of false witness by their own mouth) and they did to them as they had maliciously dealt against their neighbour,

13:62 ut facerent secundum legem Moysi. Et interfecerunt eos, et salvatus est sanguis innoxius in die illa.

13:62 To fulfil the law of Moses: and they put them to death, and innocent blood was saved in that day.

13:63 Helcias autem et uxor ejus laudaverunt Deum pro filia sua Susanna cum Joakim marito ejus, et cognatis omnibus, quia non esset inventa in ea res turpis.

13:63 But Helcias, and his wife, praised God, for their daughter, Susanna, with Joakim, her husband, and all her kindred, because there was no dishonesty found in her.

13:64 Daniel autem factus est magnus in conspectu populi a die illa, et deinceps.

13:64 And Daniel became great in the sight of the people from that day, and thence forward.

13:65 Et rex Astyages appositus est ad patres suos, et suscepit Cyrus Perses regnum ejus.

13:65 And king Astyages was gathered to his fathers; and Cyrus, the Persian, received his kingdom.

Chapter 14

14:1 Erat autem Daniel conviva regis, et honoratus super omnes amicos ejus.

14:1 And Daniel was the king's guest, and was honoured above all his friends.

14:2 Erat quoque idolum apud Babylonios nomine Bel : et impendebantur in eo per dies singulos similæ artabæ duodecim, et oves quadraginta, vinique amphoræ sex.

14:2 Now the Babylonians had an idol called Bel: and there was spent upon him every day twelve great measures of fine flour, and forty sheep, and six vessels of wine.

14:3 Rex quoque colebat eum, et ibat per singulos dies adorare eum : porro Daniel adorabat Deum suum. Dixitque ei rex : Quare non adoras Bel ?

14:3 The king also worshipped him, and went every day to adore him: but Daniel adored his God. And the king said to him: Why dost thou not adore Bel?

14:4 Qui respondens ait ei : Quia non colo idola manufacta, sed viventem Deum, qui creavit cælum, et terram, et habet potestatem omnis carnis.

14:4 And he answered, and said to him: Because I do not worship idols made with hands, but the living God, that created heaven and earth, and hath power over all flesh.

14:5 Et dixit rex ad eum : Non videtur tibi esse Bel vivens deus ? an non vides quanta comedat et bibat quotidie ?

14:5 And the king said to him: Doth not Bel seem to thee to be a living god? Seest thou not how much he eateth and drinketh every day?

14:6 Et ait Daniel arridens : Ne erres, rex : iste enim intrinsecus luteus est, et forinsecus æreus, neque comedit aliquando.

14:6 Then Daniel smiled, and said: O king, be not deceived: for this is but clay within, and brass without, neither hath he eaten at any time.

14:7 Et iratus rex vocavit sacerdotes ejus, et ait eis : Nisi dixeritis mihi quis est qui comedat impensas has, moriemini.

14:7 And the king being angry, called for his priests, and said to them: If you tell me not who it is that eateth up these expenses, you shall die.

14:8 Si autem ostenderitis quoniam Bel comedat hæc, morietur Daniel, quia blasphemavit in Bel. Et dixit Daniel regi : Fiat juxta verbum tuum.

14:8 But if you can shew that Bel eateth these things, Daniel shall die, because he hath blasphemed against Bel. And Daniel said to the king: Be it done according to thy word.

14:9 Erant autem sacerdotes Bel septuaginta, exceptis uxoribus, et parvulis, et filiis. Et venit rex cum Daniele in templum Bel.

14:9 Now the priests of Bel were seventy, beside their wives, and little ones, and children. And the king went with Daniel into the temple of Bel.

14:10 Et dixerunt sacerdotes Bel : Ecce nos egredimur foras : et tu, rex, pone escas, et vinum misce, et claude ostium, et signa annulo tuo :

14:10 And the priests of Bel said: Behold, we go out: and do thou, O king, set on the meats, and make ready the wine, and shut the door fast, and seal it with thy own ring:

14:11 et cum ingressus fueris mane, nisi inveneris omnia comesta a Bel, morte moriemur, vel Daniel qui mentitus est adversum nos.

14:11 And when thou comest in the morning, if thou findest not that Bel hath eaten up all, we will suffer death, or else Daniel, that hath lied against us.

14:12 Contemnebant autem, quia fecerant sub mensa absconditum introitum, et per illum ingrediebantur semper, et devorabant ea.

14:12 And they little regarded it, because they had made under the table a secret entrance, and they always came in by it, and consumed those things.

14:13 Factum est igitur postquam egressi sunt illi, rex posuit cibos ante Bel : præcepit Daniel pueris suis, et attulerunt cinerem, et cribravit per totum templum coram rege : et egressi clauserunt ostium, et signantes annulo regis abierunt.

14:13 So it came to pass after they were gone out, the king set the meats before Bel: and Daniel commanded his servants, and they brought ashes, and he sifted them all over the temple before the king: and going forth, they shut the door, and having sealed it with the king's ring, they departed.

14:14 Sacerdotes autem ingressi sunt nocte juxta consuetudinem suam, et uxores et filii eorum, et comederunt omnia, et biberunt.

14:14 But the priests went in by night, according to their custom, with their wives, and their children: and they eat and drank up all.

14:15 Surrexit autem rex primo diluculo, et Daniel cum eo.

14:15 And the king arose early in the morning, and Daniel with him.

14:16 Et ait rex : Salvane sunt signacula, Daniel ? Qui respondit : Salva, rex.

14:16 And the king said: Are the seals whole, Daniel? And he answered: They are whole, O king.

14:17 Statimque cum aperuisset ostium, intuitus rex mensam, exclamavit voce magna : Magnus es, Bel, et non est apud te dolus quisquam.

14:17 And as soon as he had opened the door, the king looked upon the table, and cried out with a loud voice: Great art thou, O Bel, and there is not any deceit with thee.

14:18 Et risit Daniel, et tenuit regem ne ingrederetur intro : et dixit : Ecce pavimentum : animadverte cujus vestigia sint hæc.

14:18 And Daniel laughed: and he held the king, that he should not go in: and he said: Behold the pavement, mark whose footsteps these are.

14:19 Et dixit rex : Video vestigia virorum, et mulierum, et infantium. Et iratus est rex.

14:19 And the king said: I see the footsteps of men, and women, and children. And the king was angry.

14:20 Tunc apprehendit sacerdotes, et uxores, et filios eorum : et ostenderunt ei abscondita ostiola, per quæ ingrediebantur, et consumebant quæ erant super mensam.

14:20 Then he took the priests, and their wives, and their children: and they shewed him the private doors by which they came in, and consumed the things that were on the table.

14:21 Occidit ergo illos rex, et tradidit Bel in potestatem Danielis : qui subvertit eum, et templum ejus.

14:21 The king, therefore, put them to death, and delivered Bel into the power of Daniel: who destroyed him and his temple.

14:22 Et erat draco magnus in loco illo, et colebant eum Babylonii.

14:22 And there was a great dragon in that place, and the Babylonians worshipped him.

14:23 Et dixit rex Danieli : Ecce nunc non potes dicere quia iste non sit deus vivens : adora ergo eum.

14:23 And the king said to Daniel: Behold, thou canst not say now, that this is not a living god: adore him, therefore.

14:24 Dixitque Daniel : Dominum Deum meum adoro, quia ipse est Deus vivens : iste autem non est deus vivens.

14:24 And Daniel said: I adore the Lord, my God: for he is the living God: but that is no living god.

14:25 Tu autem, rex, da mihi potestatem, et interficiam draconem absque gladio et fuste. Et ait rex : Do tibi.

14:25 But give me leave, O king, and I will kill this dragon without sword or club. And the king said, I give thee leave.

14:26 Tulit ergo Daniel picem, et adipem, et pilos, et coxit pariter : fecitque massas, et dedit in os draconis, et diruptus est draco. Et dixit : Ecce quem colebatis.

14:26 Then Daniel took pitch, and fat, and hair, and boiled them together: and he made lumps, and put them into the dragon's mouth, and the dragon burst asunder. And he said: Behold him whom you worship.

14:27 Quod cum audissent Babylonii, indignati sunt vehementer : et congregati adversum regem, dixerunt : Judæus factus est rex : Bel destruxit, draconem interfecit, et sacerdotes occidit.

14:27 And when the Babylonians had heard this, they took great indignation: and being gathered together against the king, they said: The king is become a Jew. He hath destroyed Bel, he hath killed the dragon, and he hath put the priests to death.

14:28 Et dixerunt cum venissent ad regem : Trade nobis Danielem, alioquin interficiemus te, et domum tuam.

14:28 And they came to the king, and said: Deliver us Daniel, or else we will destroy thee and thy house.

14:29 Vidit ergo rex quod irruerent in eum vehementer : et necessitate compulsus, tradidit eis Danielem.

14:29 And the king saw that they pressed upon him violently: and being constrained by necessity: he delivered Daniel to them.

14:30 Qui miserunt eum in lacum leonum, et erat ibi diebus sex.

14:30 And they cast him into the den of lions, and he was there six days.

14:31 Porro in lacu erant leones septem, et dabantur eis duo corpora quotidie, et duæ oves : et tunc non data sunt eis, ut devorarent Danielem.

14:31 And in the den there were seven lions, and they had given to them two carcasses every day, and two sheep: but then they were not given unto them, that they might devour Daniel.

14:32 Erat autem Habacuc propheta in Judæa, et ipse coxerat pulmentum, et intriverat panes in alveolo : et ibat in campum ut ferret messoribus.

14:32 Now there was in Judea a prophet called Habacuc, and he had boiled pottage, and had broken bread in a bowl: and was going into the field, to carry it to the reapers.

14:33 Dixitque angelus Domini ad Habacuc : Fer prandium quod habes in Babylonem Danieli, qui est in lacu leonum.

14:33 And the angel of the Lord said to Habacuc: Carry the dinner which thou hast into Babylon, to Daniel, who is in the lions' den.

14:34 Et dixit Habacuc : Domine, Babylonem non vidi, et lacum nescio.

14:34 And Habacuc said: Lord, I never saw Babylon, nor do I know the den.

14:35 Et apprehendit eum angelus Domini in vertice ejus, et portavit eum capillo capitis sui, posuitque eum in Babylone supra lacum in impetu spiritus sui.

14:35 And the angel of the Lord took him by the top of his head, and carried him by the hair of his head, and set him in Babylon, over the den, in the force of his spirit.

14:36 Et clamavit Habacuc, dicens : Daniel serve Dei, tolle prandium quod misit tibi Deus.

14:36 And Habacuc cried, saying: O Daniel, thou servant of God, take the dinner that God hath sent thee.

14:37 Et ait Daniel : Recordatus es mei, Deus, et non dereliquisti diligentes te.

14:37 And Daniel said, Thou hast remembered me, O God, and thou hast not forsaken them that love thee.

14:38 Surgensque Daniel comedit. Porro angelus Domini restituit Habacuc confestim in loco suo.

14:38 And Daniel arose, and ate. And the angel of the Lord presently set Habacuc again in his own place.

14:39 Venit ergo rex die septimo ut lugeret Danielem : et venit ad lacum, et introspexit, et ecce Daniel sedens in medio leonum.

14:39 And upon the seventh day the king came to bewail Daniel: and he came to the den, and looked in, and behold Daniel was sitting in the midst of the lions.

14:40 Et exclamavit voce magna rex, dicens : Magnus es, Domine Deus Danielis. Et extraxit eum de lacu leonum.

14:40 And the king cried out with a loud voice, saying: Great art thou, O Lord, the God of Daniel. And he drew him out of the lions' den.

14:41 Porro illos, qui perditionis ejus causa fuerant, intromisit in lacum, et devorati sunt in momento coram eo.

14:41 But those that had been the cause of his destruction, he cast into the den, and they were devoured in a moment before him.

14:42 Tunc rex ait : Paveant omnes habitantes in universa terra Deum Danielis : quia ipse est salvator, faciens signa et mirabilia in terra : qui liberavit Danielem de lacu leonum.

14:42 Then the king said: Let all the inhabitants of the whole earth fear the God of Daniel: for he is the Saviour, working signs, and wonders in the earth: who hath delivered Daniel out of the lions' den.

Hosea

Chapter 1

1:1 Verbum Domini, quod factum est ad Osee, filium Beeri, in diebus Oziæ, Joathan, Achaz, Ezechiæ, regum Juda ; et in diebus Jeroboam, filii Joas, regis Israël.

1:1 The word of the Lord, that came to Hosea, the son of Beeri, in the days of Ozias, Joathan, Achaz, and Ezechias, kings of Juda, and in the days of Jeroboam, the son of Joas, king of Israel.

1:2 Principium loquendi Domino in Osee. Et dixit Dominus ad Osee : Vade, sume tibi uxorem fornicationum, et fac tibi filios fornicationum, quia fornicans fornicabitur terra a Domino.

1:2 The beginning of the Lord's speaking by Hosea: and the Lord said to Hosea: Go, take thee a wife of fornications, and have of her children of fornications: for the land by fornication shall depart from the Lord.

1:3 Et abiit, et accepit Gomer, filiam Debelaim : et concepit, et peperit ei filium.

1:3 So he went and took Gomer, the daughter of Debelaim: and she conceived, and bore him a son.

1:4 Et dixit Dominus ad eum : Voca nomen ejus Jezrahel, quoniam adhuc modicum, et visitabo sanguinem Jezrahel super domum Jehu, et quiescere faciam regnum domus Israël.

1:4 And the Lord said to him: Call his name Jezrahel: for yet a little while, and I will visit the blood of Jezrahel upon the house of Jehu, and I will cause to cease the kingdom of the house of Israel.

1:5 Et in illa die conteram arcum Israël in valle Jezrahel.

1:5 And in that day I will break in pieces the bow of Israel in the valley of Jezrahel.

1:6 Et concepit adhuc, et peperit filiam. Et dixit ei : Voca nomen ejus, Absque misericordia, quia non addam ultra misereri domui Israël, sed oblivione obliviscar eorum.

1:6 And she conceived again, and bore a daughter, and he said to him: Call her name, Without mercy: for I will not add any more to have mercy on the house of Israel, but I will utterly forget them.

1:7 Et domui Juda miserebor, et salvabo eos in Domino Deo suo ; et non salvabo eos in arcu et gladio, et in bello, et in equis, et in equitibus.

1:7 And I will have mercy on the house of Juda, and I will save them by the Lord, their God: and I will not save them by bow, nor by sword, nor by battle, nor by horses, nor by horsemen.

1:8 Et ablactavit eam quæ erat Absque misericordia. Et concepit, et peperit filium.

1:8 And she weaned her that was called Without mercy. And she conceived, and bore a son.

1:9 Et dixit : Voca nomen ejus, Non populus meus, quia vos non populus meus, et ego non ero vester.

1:9 And he said: Call his name, Not my people: for you are not my people, and I will not be yours.

1:10 Et erit numerus filiorum Israël quasi arena maris, quæ sine mensura est, et non numerabitur. Et erit in loco ubi dicetur eis : Non populus meus vos : dicetur eis : Filii Dei viventis.

1:10 And the number of the children of Israel shall be as the sand of the sea, that is without measure, and shall not be numbered. And it shall be in the place where it shall be said to them: You are not my people: it shall be said to them: Ye are the sons of the living God.

1:11 Et congregabuntur filii Juda et filii Israël pariter ; et ponent sibimet caput unum, et ascendent de terra, quia magnus dies Jezrahel.

1:11 And the children of Juda, and the children of Israel, shall be gathered together: and they shall appoint themselves one head, and shall come up out of the land: for great is the day of Jezrahel.

Chapter 2

2:1 Dicite fratribus vestris : Populus meus ; et sorori vestræ : Misericordiam consecuta.

2:1 Say ye to your brethren: You are my people: and to your sister: Thou hast obtained mercy.

2:2 Judicate matrem vestram, judicate, quoniam ipsa non uxor mea, et ego non vir ejus. Auferat fornicationes suas a facie sua, et adulteria sua de medio uberum suorum ;

2:2 Judge your mother, judge her: because she is not my wife, and I am not her husband. Let her put away her fornications from her face, and her adulteries from between her breasts.

2:3 ne forte expoliem eam nudam, et statuam eam secundum diem nativitatis suæ, et ponam eam quasi solitudinem, et statuam eam velut terram inviam, et interficiam eam siti.

2:3 Lest I strip her naked, and set her as in the day that she was born: and I will make her as a wilderness, and will set her as a land that none can pass through and will kill her with drought.

2:4 Et filiorum illius non miserebor, quoniam filii fornicationum sunt.

2:4 And I will not have mercy on her children, for they are the children of fornications.

2:5 Quia fornicata est mater eorum, confusa est quæ concepit eos ; quia dixit : Vadam post amatores meos, qui dant panes mihi, et aquas meas, lanam meam, et linum meum, oleum meum, et potum meum.

2:5 For their mother hath committed fornication, she that conceived them is covered with shame: for she said: I will go after my lovers, that give me my bread, and my water, my wool, and my flax, my oil, and my drink.

2:6 Propter hoc ecce ego sepiam viam tuam spinis, et sepiam eam maceria, et semitas suas non inveniet.

2:6 Wherefore, behold, I will hedge up thy way with thorns, and I will stop it up with a wall, and she shall not find her paths.

2:7 Et sequetur amatores suos, et non apprehendet eos ; et quæret eos, et non inveniet : et dicet : Vadam, et revertar ad virum meum priorem, quia bene mihi erat tunc magis quam nunc.

2:7 And she shall follow after her lovers, and shall not overtake them: and she shall seek them, and shall not find, and she shall say: I will go, and return to my first husband: because it was better with me then than now.

2:8 Et hæc nescivit, quia ego dedi ei frumentum, et vinum, et oleum, et argentum multiplicavi ei, et aurum, quæ fecerunt Baal.

2:8 And she did not know that I gave her corn, and wine, and oil, and multiplied her silver, and gold, which they have used in the service of Baal.

2:9 Idcirco convertar, et sumam frumentum meum in tempore suo, et vinum meum in tempore suo. Et liberabo lanam meam et linum meum, quæ operiebant ignominiam ejus.

2:9 Therefore will I return, and take away my corn in its season, and my wine in its season, and I will set at liberty my wool, and my flax, which covered her disgrace.

2:10 Et nunc revelabo stultitiam ejus in oculis amatorum ejus ; et vir non eruet eam de manu mea ;

2:10 And now I will lay open her folly in the eyes of her lovers: and no man shall deliver her out of my hand:

2:11 et cessare faciam omne gaudium ejus, solemnitatem ejus, neomeniam ejus, sabbatum ejus, et omnia festa tempora ejus.

2:11 And I will cause all her mirth to cease, her solemnities, her new moons, her sabbaths, and all her festival times.

2:12 Et corrumpam vineam ejus, et ficum ejus, de quibus dixit : Mercedes hæ meæ sunt, quas dederunt mihi amatores mei ; et ponam eam in saltum, et comedet eam bestia agri.

2:12 And I will destroy her vines, and her fig trees, of which she said: These are my rewards, which my lovers have given me: and I will make her as a forest and the beasts of the field shall devour her.

2:13 Et visitabo super eam dies Baalim, quibus accendebat incensum, et ornabatur in aure sua, et monili suo. Et ibat post amatores suos, et mei obliviscebatur, dicit Dominus.

2:13 And I will visit upon her the days of Baalim, to whom she burnt incense, and decked herself out with her earrings, and with her jewels, and went after her lovers, and forgot me, saith the Lord.

2:14 Propter hoc ecce ego lactabo eam, et ducam eam in solitudinem, et loquar ad cor ejus.

2:14 Therefore, behold I will allure her, and will lead her into the wilderness: and I will speak to her heart.

2:15 Et dabo ei vinitores ejus ex eodem loco, et vallem Achor, ad aperiendam spem ; et canet ibi juxta dies juventutis suæ, et juxta dies ascensionis suæ de terra Ægypti.

2:15 And I will give her vinedressers out of the same place, and the valley of Achor for an opening of hope: and she shall sing there according to the days of her youth, and according to the days of her coming up out of the land of Egypt.

2:16 Et erit in die illa, ait Dominus : vocabit me, Vir meus, et non vocabit me ultra Baali.

2:16 And it shall be in that day, saith the Lord: That she shall call me: My husband, and she shall call me no more Baali.

2:17 Et auferam nomina Baalim de ore ejus, et non recordabitur ultra nominis eorum.

2:17 And I will take away the names of Baalim out of her mouth, and she shall no more remember their name.

2:18 Et percutiam cum eis fœdus in die illa, cum bestia agri, et cum volucre cæli, et cum reptili terræ ; et arcum, et gladium, et bellum conteram de terra, et dormire eos faciam fiducialiter.

2:18 And in that day I will make a covenant with them, with the beasts of the field, and with the fowls of the air, and with the creeping things of the earth: and I will destroy the bow, and the sword, and war out of the land: and I will make them sleep secure.

2:19 Et sponsabo te mihi in sempiternum ; et sponsabo te mihi in justitia, et judicio, et in misericordia, et in miserationibus.

2:19 And I will espouse thee to me for ever: and I will espouse thee to me in justice, and judgment, and in mercy, and in commiserations.

2:20 Et sponsabo te mihi in fide ; et scies quia ego Dominus.

2:20 And I will espouse thee to me in faith: and thou shalt know that I am the Lord.

2:21 Et erit in die illa : exaudiam, dicit Dominus, exaudiam cælos, et illi exaudient terram.

2:21 And it shall come to pass in that day: I will hear, saith the Lord, I will hear the heavens, and they shall hear the earth.

2:22 Et terra exaudiet triticum, et vinum, et oleum, et hæc exaudient Jezrahel.

2:22 And the earth shall hear the corn, and the wine, and the oil, and these shall hear Jezrahel.

2:23 Et seminabo eam mihi in terra, et miserebor ejus quæ fuit Absque misericordia.

2:23 And I will sow her unto me in the earth, and I will have mercy on her that was without mercy.

2:24 Et dicam Non populo meo : Populus meus es tu ; et ipse dicet : Deus meus es tu.

2:24 And I will say to that which is not my people: Thou art my people: and they shall say: Thou art my God.

Chapter 3

3:1 Et dixit Dominus ad me : Adhuc vade, et dilige mulierem dilectam amico et adulteram, sicut diligit Dominus filios Israël, et ipsi respiciunt ad deos alienos, et diligunt vinacia uvarum.

3:1 And the Lord said to me: Go yet again, and love a woman beloved of her friend, and an adulteress: as the Lord loveth the children of Israel, and they look to strange gods, and love the husks of the grapes.

3:2 Et fodi eam mihi quindecim argenteis, et coro hordei, et dimidio coro hordæi.

3:2 And I bought her to me for fifteen pieces of silver, and for a core of barley, and for half a core of barley.

3:3 Et dixi ad eam : Dies multos exspectabis me ; non fornicaberis, et non eris viro ; sed et ego exspectabo te.

3:3 And I said to her: Thou shalt wait for me many days: thou shalt not play the harlot, and thou shalt be no man's, and I also will wait for thee.

3:4 Quia dies multos sedebunt filii Israël sine rege, et sine principe, et sine sacrificio, et sine altari, et sine ephod, et sine theraphim.

3:4 For the children of Israel shall sit many days without king, and without prince, and without sacrifice, and without altar, and without ephod, and without theraphim.

3:5 Et post hæc revertentur filii Israël, et quærent Dominum Deum suum, et David regem suum : et pavebunt ad Dominum, et ad bonum ejus, in novissimo dierum.

3:5 And after this the children of Israel shall return and shall seek the Lord, their God, and David, their king: and they shall fear the Lord, and his goodness, in the last days.

Chapter 4

4:1 Audite verbum Domini, filii Israël, quia judicium Domino cum habitatoribus terræ : non est enim veritas, et non est misericordia, et non est scientia Dei in terra.

4:1 Hear the word of the Lord, ye children of Israel, for the Lord shall enter into judgment with the inhabitants of the land: for there is no truth, and there is no mercy, and there is no knowledge of God in the land.

4:2 Maledictum, et mendacium, et homicidium, et furtum, et adulterium inundaverunt, et sanguis sanguinem tetigit.

4:2 Cursing, and lying, and killing, and theft, and adultery, have overflowed, and blood hath touched blood.

4:3 Propter hoc lugebit terra, et infirmabitur omnis qui habitat in ea, in bestia agri, et in volucre cæli ; sed et pisces maris congregabuntur.

4:3 Therefore shall the land mourn, and every one that dwelleth in it shall languish with the beasts of the field, and with the fowls of the air: yea, the fishes of the sea also shall be gathered together.

4:4 Verumtamen unusquisque non judicet, et non arguatur vir : populus enim tuus sicut hi qui contradicunt sacerdoti.

4:4 But yet let not any man judge: and let not a man be rebuked: for thy people are as they that contradict the priest.

4:5 Et corrues hodie, et corruet etiam propheta tecum. Nocte tacere feci matrem tuam.

4:5 And thou shalt fall today, and the prophet also shall fall with thee: in the night I have made thy mother to be silent.

4:6 Conticuit populus meus, eo quod non habuerit scientiam : quia tu scientiam repulisti, repellam te, ne sacerdotio fungaris mihi ; et oblita es legis Dei tui, obliviscar filiorum tuorum et ego.

4:6 My people have been silent, because they had no knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will reject thee, that thou shalt not do the office of priesthood to me: and thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I also will forget thy children.

4:7 Secundum multitudinem eorum sic peccaverunt mihi : gloriam eorum in ignominiam commutabo.

4:7 According to the multitude of them, so have they sinned against me: I will change their glory into shame.

4:8 Peccata populi mei comedent, et ad iniquitatem eorum sublevabunt animas eorum.

4:8 They shall eat the sins of my people, and shall lift up their souls to their iniquity.

4:9 Et erit sicut populus, sic sacerdos ; et visitabo super eum vias ejus, et cogitationes ejus reddam ei.

4:9 And there shall be like people like priest: and I will visit their ways upon them, and I will repay them their devices.

4:10 Et comedent, et non saturabuntur ; fornicati sunt, et non cessaverunt : quoniam Dominum dereliquerunt in non custodiendo.

4:10 And they shall eat and shall not be filled: they have committed fornication, and have not ceased: because they have forsaken the Lord in not observing the law.

4:11 Fornicatio, et vinum, et ebrietas auferunt cor.

4:11 Fornication, and wine, and drunkenness, take away the understanding.

4:12 Populus meus in ligno suo interrogavit, et baculus ejus annuntiavit ei ; spiritus enim fornicationum decepit eos, et fornicati sunt a Deo suo.

4:12 My people have consulted their stocks, and their staff hath declared unto them: for the spirit of fornication hath deceived them, and they have committed fornication against their God.

4:13 Super capita montium sacrificabant, et super colles ascendebant thymiama ; subtus quercum, et populum, et terebinthum, quia bona erat umbra ejus ; ideo fornicabuntur filiæ vestræ, et sponsæ vestræ adulteræ erunt.

4:13 They offered sacrifice upon the tops of the mountains, and burnt incense upon the hills: under the oak, and the poplar, and the turpentine tree, because the shadow thereof was good: therefore shall your daughters commit fornication, and your spouses shall be adulteresses.

4:14 Non visitabo super filias vestras cum fuerint fornicatæ, et super sponsas vestras cum adulteraverint, quoniam ipsi cum meretricibus conversabantur, et cum effeminatis sacrificabant ; et populus non intelligens vapulabit.

4:14 I will not visit upon your daughters, when they shall commit fornication, and upon your spouses when they shall commit adultery: because themselves conversed with harlots, and offered sacrifice with the effeminate, and the people that doth not understand shall be beaten.

4:15 Si fornicaris tu, Israël, non delinquat saltem Juda ; et nolite ingredi in Galgala, et ne ascenderitis in Bethaven, neque juraveritis : Vivit Dominus !

4:15 If thou play the harlot, O Israel, at least let not Juda offend: and go ye not into Galgal, and come not up into Bethaven, and do not swear: The Lord liveth.

4:16 Quoniam sicut vacca lasciviens declinavit Israël ; nunc pascet eos Dominus, quasi agnum in latitudine.

4:16 For Israel hath gone astray like a wanton heifer now will the Lord feed them, as a lamb in a spacious place.

4:17 Particeps idolorum Ephraim : dimitte eum.

4:17 Ephraim is a partaker with idols, let him alone.

4:18 Separatum est convivium eorum ; fornicatione fornicati sunt : dilexerunt afferre ignominiam protectores ejus.

4:18 Their banquet is separated, they have gone astray by fornication: they that should have protected them have loved to bring shame upon them.

4:19 Ligavit eum spiritus in alis suis, et confundentur a sacrificiis suis.

4:19 The wind hath bound them up in its wings, and they shall be confounded because of their sacrifices.

Chapter 5

5:1 Audite hoc, sacerdotes, et attendite, domus Israël, et domus regis, auscultate : quia vobis judicium est, quoniam laqueus facti estis speculationi, et rete expansum super Thabor.

5:1 Hear ye this, O priests, and hearken, O ye house of Israel, and give ear, O house of the king: for there is a judgment against you, because you have been a snare to them whom you should have watched over and a net spread upon Thabor.

5:2 Et victimas declinastis in profundum ; et ego eruditor omnium eorum.

5:2 And you have turned aside victims into the depth and I am the teacher of them all.

5:3 Ego scio Ephraim, et Israël non est absconditus a me : quia nunc fornicatus est Ephraim ; contaminatus est Israël.

5:3 I know Ephraim, and Israel is not hid from me for now Ephraim hath committed fornication, Israel is defiled.

5:4 Non dabunt cogitationes suas ut revertantur ad Deum suum, quia spiritus fornicationum in medio eorum, et Dominum non cognoverunt.

5:4 They will not set their thoughts to return to their God: for the spirit of fornication is in the midst of them, and they have not known the Lord.

5:5 Et respondebit arrogantia Israël in facie ejus, et Israël et Ephraim ruent in iniquitate sua : ruet etiam Judas cum eis.

5:5 And the pride of Israel shall answer in his face: and Israel, and Ephraim shall fall in their iniquity, Juda also shall fall with them.

5:6 In gregibus suis et in armentis suis vadent ad quærendum Dominum, et non invenient : ablatus est ab eis.

5:6 With their flocks and with their herds, they shall go to seek the Lord, and shall not find him: he is withdrawn from them.

5:7 In Dominum prævaricati sunt, quia filios alienos genuerunt : nunc devorabit eos mensis, cum partibus suis.

5:7 They have transgressed against the Lord: for they have begotten children that are strangers: now shall a month devour them with their portions.

5:8 Clangite buccina in Gabaa, tuba in Rama ; ululate in Bethaven, post tergum tuum, Benjamin.

5:8 Blow ye the cornet in Gabaa, the trumpet in Rama: howl ye in Bethaven, behind thy back, O Benjamin.

5:9 Ephraim in desolatione erit in die correptionis ; in tribubus Israël ostendi fidem.

5:9 Ephraim shall be in desolation in the day of rebuke: among the tribes of Israel I have shewn that which shall surely be.

5:10 Facti sunt principes Juda quasi assumentes terminum ; super eos effundam quasi aquam iram meam.

5:10 The princes of Juda are become as they that take up the bound: I will pour out my wrath upon them like water.

5:11 Calumniam patiens est Ephraim, fractus judicio, quoniam cœpit abire post sordes.

5:11 Ephraim is under oppression, and broken in judgment: because he began to go after filthiness.

5:12 Et ego quasi tinea Ephraim, et quasi putredo domui Juda.

5:12 And I will be like a moth to Ephraim: and like rottenness to the house of Juda.

5:13 Et vidit Ephraim languorem suum, et Juda vinculum suum ; et abiit Ephraim ad Assur, et misit ad regem ultorem : et ipse non poterit sanare vos, nec solvere poterit a vobis vinculum.

5:13 And Ephraim saw his sickness, and Juda his band: and Ephraim went to the Assyrian, and sent to the avenging king: and he shall not be able to heal you, neither shall he be able to take off the band from you.

5:14 Quoniam ego quasi leæna Ephraim, et quasi catulus leonis domui Juda. Ego, ego capiam, et vadam ; tollam, et non est qui eruat.

5:14 For I will be like a lioness to Ephraim, and like a lion's whelp to the house of Juda: I, I will catch, and go: I will take away, and there is none that can rescue.

5:15 Vadens revertar ad locum meum, donec deficiatis, et quæratis faciem meam.

5:15 I will go and return to my place: until you are consumed, and seek my face.

Chapter 6

6:1 In tribulatione sua mane consurgent ad me : Venite, et revertamur ad Dominum,

6:1 In their affliction they will rise early to me: Come, and let us return to the Lord.

6:2 quia ipse cepit, et sanabit nos ; percutiet, et curabit nos.

6:2 For he hath taken us, and he will heal us: he will strike, and he will cure us.

6:3 Vivificabit nos post duos dies ; in die tertia suscitabit nos, et vivemus in conspectu ejus. Sciemus, sequemurque ut cognoscamus Dominum : quasi diluculum præparatus est egressus ejus, et veniet quasi imber nobis temporaneus et serotinus terræ.

6:3 He will revive us after two days: on the third day he will raise us up, and we shall live in his sight. We shall know, and we shall follow on, that we may know the Lord. His going forth is prepared as the morning light, and he will come to us as the early and the latter rain to the earth.

6:4 Quid faciam tibi, Ephraim ? quid faciam tibi, Juda ? misericordia vestra quasi nubes matutina, et quasi ros mane pertransiens.

6:4 What shall I do to thee, O Ephraim? what shall I do to thee, O Juda? your mercy is as a morning cloud, and as the dew that goeth away in the morning.

6:5 Propter hoc dolavi in prophetis ; occidi eos in verbis oris mei : et judicia tua quasi lux egredientur.

6:5 For this reason have I hewed them by the prophets, I have slain them by the words of my mouth: and thy judgments shall go forth as the light.

6:6 Quia misericordiam volui, et non sacrificium ; et scientiam Dei plus quam holocausta.

6:6 For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice: and the knowledge of God more than holocausts.

6:7 Ipsi autem sicut Adam transgressi sunt pactum : ibi prævaricati sunt in me.

6:7 But they, like Adam, have transgressed the covenant, there have they dealt treacherously against me.

6:8 Galaad civitas operantium idolum, supplantata sanguine.

6:8 Galaad is a city of workers of idols, supplanted with blood.

6:9 Et quasi fauces virorum latronum, particeps sacerdotum, in via interficientium pergentes de Sichem : quia scelus operati sunt.

6:9 And like the jaws of highway robbers, they conspire with the priests who murder in the way those that pass out of Sichem: for they have wrought wickedness.

6:10 In domo Israël vidi horrendum : ibi fornicationes Ephraim, contaminatus est Israël.

6:10 I have seen a horrible thing in the house of Israel: the fornications of Ephraim there: Israel is defiled.

6:11 Sed et Juda, pone messem tibi, cum convertero captivitatem populi mei.

6:11 And thou also, O Juda, set thee a harvest, when I shall bring back the captivity of my people.

Chapter 7

7:1 Cum sanare vellem Israël, revelata est iniquitas Ephraim, et malitia Samariæ, quia operati sunt mendacium ; et fur ingressus est spolians, latrunculus foris.

7:1 When I would have healed Israel, the iniquity of Ephraim was discovered, and the wickedness of Samaria, for they have committed falsehood, and the thief is come in to steal, the robber is without.

7:2 Et ne forte dicant in cordibus suis, omnem malitiam eorum me recordatum, nunc circumdederunt eos adinventiones suæ : coram facie mea factæ sunt.

7:2 And lest they may say in their hearts, that I remember all their wickedness: their own devices now have beset them about, they have been done before my face.

7:3 In malitia sua lætificaverunt regem, et in mendaciis suis principes.

7:3 They have made the king glad with their wickedness: and the princes with their lies.

7:4 Omnes adulterantes, quasi clibanus succensus a coquente ; quievit paululum civitas a commistione fermenti, donec fermentaretur totum.

7:4 They are all adulterers, like an oven heated by the baker: the city rested a little from the mingling of the leaven, till the whole was leavened.

7:5 Dies regis nostri : cœperunt principes furere a vino ; extendit manum suam cum illusoribus.

7:5 The day of our king, the princes began to be mad with wine: he stretched out his hand with scorners.

7:6 Quia applicuerunt quasi clibanum cor suum, cum insidiaretur eis ; tota nocte dormivit coquens eos : mane ipse succensus quasi ignis flammæ.

7:6 Because they have applied their heart like an oven, when he laid snares for them: he slept all the night baking them, in the morning he himself was heated as a flaming fire.

7:7 Omnes calefacti sunt quasi clibanus, et devoraverunt judices suos : omnes reges eorum ceciderunt ; non est qui clamat in eis ad me.

7:7 They were all heated like an oven, and have devoured their judges: all their kings have fallen: there is none amongst them that calleth unto me.

7:8 Ephraim in populis ipse commiscebatur ; Ephraim factus est subcinericius panis, qui non reversatur.

7:8 Ephraim himself is mixed among the nations: Ephraim is become as bread baked under the ashes, that is not turned.

7:9 Comederunt alieni robur ejus, et ipse nescivit ; sed et cani effusi sunt in eo, et ipse ignoravit.

7:9 Strangers have devoured his strength, and he knew it not: yea, grey hairs also are spread about upon him, and he is ignorant of it.

7:10 Et humiliabitur superbia Israël in facie ejus ; nec reversi sunt ad Dominum Deum suum, et non quæsierunt eum in omnibus his.

7:10 And the pride of Israel shall be humbled before his face: and they have not returned to the Lord their God, nor have they sought him in all these.

7:11 Et factus est Ephraim quasi columba seducta non habens cor. Ægyptum invocabant ; ad Assyrios abierunt.

7:11 And Ephraim is become as a dove that is decoyed, not having a heart: they called upon Egypt, they went to the Assyrians.

7:12 Et cum profecti fuerint, expandam super eos rete meum : quasi volucrem cæli detraham eos ; cædam eos secundum auditionem cœtus eorum.

7:12 And when they shall go, I will spread my net upon them: I will bring them down as the fowl of the air, I will strike them as their congregation hath heard.

7:13 Væ eis, quoniam recesserunt a me ! vastabuntur, quia prævaricati sunt in me, et ego redemi eos, et ipsi locuti sunt contra me mendacia.

7:13 Woe to them, for they have departed from me: they shall be wasted because they have transgressed against me: and I redeemed them: and they have spoken lies against me.

7:14 Et non clamaverunt ad me in corde suo, sed ululabant in cubilibus suis : super triticum et vinum ruminabant ; recesserunt a me.

7:14 And they have not cried to me with their heart, but they howled in their beds: they have thought upon wheat and wine, they are departed from me.

7:15 Et ego erudivi eos, et confortavi brachia eorum, et in me cogitaverunt malitiam.

7:15 And I have chastised them, and strengthened their arms: and they have imagined evil against me.

7:16 Reversi sunt ut essent absque jugo ; facti sunt quasi arcus dolosus : cadent in gladio principes eorum, a furore linguæ suæ. Ista subsannatio eorum in terra Ægypti.

7:16 They returned, that they might be without yoke: they became like a deceitful bow: their princes shall fall by the sword, for the rage of their tongue. This is their derision in the land of Egypt.

Chapter 8

8:1 In gutture tuo sit tuba quasi aquila super domum Domini, pro eo quod transgressi sunt fœdus meum, et legem meam prævaricati sunt.

8:1 Let there be a trumpet in thy throat like an eagle upon the house of the Lord: because they have transgressed my covenant, and have violated my law.

8:2 Me invocabunt : Deus meus, cognovimus te Israël.

8:2 They shall call upon me: O my God, we, Israel, know thee.

8:3 Projecit Israël bonum : inimicus persequetur eum.

8:3 Israel hath cast off the thing that is good, the enemy shall pursue him.

8:4 Ipsi regnaverunt, et non ex me ; principes exstiterunt, et non cognovi : argentum suum et aurum suum fecerunt sibi idola, ut interirent.

8:4 They have reigned, but not by me: they have been princes, and I knew not: of their silver and their gold they have made idols to themselves, that they might perish.

8:5 Projectus est vitulus tuus, Samaria ; iratus est furor meus in eos. Usquequo non poterunt emundari ?

8:5 Thy calf, O Samaria, is cast off, my wrath is kindled against them. How long will they be incapable of being cleansed?

8:6 Quia ex Israël et ipse est : artifex fecit illum, et non est deus ; quoniam in aranearum telas erit vitulus Samariæ.

8:6 For itself also is the invention of Israel: a workman made it, and it is no god: for the calf of Samaria shall be turned to spiders' webs.

8:7 Quia ventum seminabunt, et turbinem metent : culmus stans non est in eo ; germen non faciet farinam : quod etsi fecerit, alieni comedent eam.

8:7 For they shall sow wind, and reap a whirlwind, there is no standing stalk in it, the bud shall yield no meal; and if it should yield, strangers shall eat it.

8:8 Devoratus est Israël ; nunc factus est in nationibus quasi vas immundum.

8:8 Israel is swallowed up: now is he become among the nations like an unclean vessel.

8:9 Quia ipsi ascenderunt ad Assur, onager solitarius sibi ; Ephraim munera dederunt amatoribus.

8:9 For they are gone up to Assyria, a wild ass alone by himself: Ephraim hath given gifts to his lovers.

8:10 Sed et cum mercede conduxerint nationes, nunc congregabo eos, et quiescent paulisper ab onere regis et principum.

8:10 But even though they shall have hired the nations, now will I gather them together: and they shall rest a while from the burden of the king, and the princes.

8:11 Quia multiplicavit Ephraim altaria ad peccandum ; factæ sunt ei aræ in delictum.

8:11 Because Ephraim hath made many altars to sin: altars are become to him unto sin.

8:12 Scribam ei multiplices leges meas, quæ velut alienæ computatæ sunt.

8:12 I shall write to him my manifold laws, which have been accounted as foreign.

8:13 Hostias offerent, immolabunt carnes et comedent, et Dominus non suscipiet eas : nunc recordabitur iniquitatis eorum, et visitabit peccata eorum : ipsi in Ægyptum convertentur.

8:13 They shall offer victims, they shall sacrifice flesh, and shall eat it, and the Lord will not receive them: now will he remember their iniquity, and will visit their sins: they shall return to Egypt.

8:14 Et oblitus est Israël factoris sui, et ædificavit delubra ; et Judas multiplicavit urbes munitas ; et mittam ignem in civitates ejus, et devorabit ædes illius.

8:14 And Israel hath forgotten his Maker, and hath built temples: and Juda hath built many fenced cities: and I will send a fire upon his cities, and it shall devour the houses thereof.

Chapter 9

9:1 Noli lætari, Israël ; noli exsultare sicut populi : quia fornicatus es a Deo tuo ; dilexisti mercedem super omnes areas tritici.

9:1 Rejoice not, O Israel: rejoice not as the nations do: for thou hast committed fornication against thy God, thou hast loved a reward upon every cornfloor.

9:2 Area et torcular non pascet eos, et vinum mentietur eis :

9:2 The floor and the winepress shall not feed them, and the wine shall deceive them.

9:3 non habitabunt in terra Domini. Reversus est Ephraim in Ægyptum, et in Assyriis pollutum comedit.

9:3 They shall not dwell in the Lord's land: Ephraim is returned to Egypt, and hath eaten unclean things among the Assyrians.

9:4 Non libabunt Domino vinum, et non placebunt ei. Sacrificia eorum quasi panis lugentium ; omnes qui comedent eum, contaminabuntur : quia panis eorum animæ ipsorum : non intrabit in domum Domini.

9:4 They shall not offer wine to the Lord, neither shall they please him: their sacrifices shall be like the bread of mourners: all that shall eat it shall be defiled: for their bread is life for their soul, it shall not enter into the house of the Lord.

9:5 Quid facietis in die solemni, in die festivitatis Domini ?

9:5 What will you do in the solemn day, in the day of the feast of the Lord?

9:6 Ecce enim profecti sunt a vastitate : Ægyptus congregabit eos ; Memphis sepeliet eos : desiderabile argentum eorum urtica hæreditabit, lappa in tabernaculis eorum.

9:6 For behold they are gone because of destruction: Egypt shall gather them together, Memphis shall bury them: nettles shall inherit their beloved silver, the bur shall be in their tabernacles.

9:7 Venerunt dies visitationis, venerunt dies retributionis. Scitote, Israël, stultum prophetam, insanum virum spiritualem, propter multitudinem iniquitatis tuæ, et multitudinem amentiæ.

9:7 The days of visitation are come, the days of repaying are come: know ye, O Israel, that the prophet was foolish, the spiritual man was mad, for the multitude of thy iniquity, and the multitude of thy madness.

9:8 Speculator Ephraim cum Deo meo, propheta laqueus ruinæ factus est super omnes vias ejus ; insania in domo Dei ejus.

9:8 The watchman of Ephraim was with my God: the prophet is become a snare of ruin upon all his ways, madness is in the house of his God.

9:9 Profunde peccaverunt, sicut in diebus Gabaa. Recordabitur iniquitatis eorum, et visitabit peccata eorum.

9:9 They have sinned deeply, as in the days of Gabaa: he will remember their iniquity, and will visit their sin.

9:10 Quasi uvas in deserto inveni Israël, quasi prima poma ficulneæ in cacumine ejus vidi patres eorum : ipsi autem intraverunt ad Beelphegor, et abalienati sunt in confusionem, et facti sunt abominabiles sicut ea quæ dilexerunt.

9:10 I found Israel like grapes in the desert, I saw their fathers like the firstfruits of the fig tree in the top thereof: but they went in to Beelphegor, and alienated themselves to that confusion, and became abominable, as those things were, which they loved.

9:11 Ephraim quasi avis avolavit ; gloria eorum a partu, et ab utero, et a conceptu.

9:11 As for Ephraim, their glory hath flown away like bird from the birth, and from the womb, and from the conception.

9:12 Quod etsi enutrierint filios suos, absque liberis eos faciam in hominibus ; sed et væ eis cum recessero ab eis !

9:12 And though they should bring up their children, I will make them without children among men: yea, and woe to them, when I shall depart from them.

9:13 Ephraim, ut vidi, Tyrus erat fundata in pulchritudine ; et Ephraim educet ad interfectorem filios suos.

9:13 Ephraim, as I saw, was a Tyre, founded in beauty: and Ephraim shall bring out his children to the murderer.

9:14 Da eis, Domine. Quid dabis eis ? da eis vulvam sine liberis, et ubera arentia.

9:14 Give them, O Lord. What wilt thou give them? Give them a womb without children, and dry breasts.

9:15 Omnes nequitiæ eorum in Galgal, quia ibi exosos habui eos. Propter malitiam adinventionum eorum, de domo mea ejiciam eos ; non addam ut diligam eos : omnes principes eorum recedentes.

9:15 All their wickedness is in Galgal, for there I hated them: for the wickedness of their devices I will cast them forth out of my house: I will love them no more, all their princes are revolters.

9:16 Percussus est Ephraim ; radix eorum exsiccata est : fructum nequaquam facient, quod etsi genuerint, interficiam amantissima uteri eorum.

9:16 Ephraim is struck, their root is dried up, they shall yield no fruit. And if they should have issue, I will slay the best beloved fruit of their womb.

9:17 Abjiciet eos Deus meus, quia non audierunt eum, et erunt vagi in nationibus.

9:17 My God will cast them away, because they hearkened not to him: and they shall be wanderers among the nations.

Chapter 10

10:1 Vitis frondosa Israël, fructus adæquatus est ei : secundum multitudinem fructus sui multiplicavit altaria, juxta ubertatem terræ suæ exuberavit simulacris.

10:1 Israel a vine full of branches, the fruit is agreeable to it: according to the multitude of his fruit, he hath multiplied altars, according to the plenty of his land he hath abounded with idols.

10:2 Divisum est cor eorum, nunc interibunt ; ipse confringet simulacra eorum, depopulabitur aras eorum.

10:2 Their heart is divided: now they shall perish: he shall break down their idols, he shall destroy their altars.

10:3 Quia nunc dicent : Non est rex nobis, non enim timemus Dominum ; et rex quid faciet nobis ?

10:3 For now they shall say: We have no king: because we fear not the Lord: and what shall a king do to us?

10:4 Loquimini verba visionis inutilis, et ferietis fœdus ; et germinabit quasi amaritudo judicium super sulcos agri.

10:4 You speak words of an unprofitable vision, and you shall make a covenant: and judgment shall spring up as bitterness in the furrows of the field.

10:5 Vaccas Bethaven coluerunt habitatores Samariæ ; quia luxit super eum populus ejus, et æditui ejus super eum exsultaverunt in gloria ejus, quia migravit ab eo.

10:5 The inhabitants of Samaria have worshipped the calf of Bethaven: for the people thereof have mourned over it, and the wardens of its temple that rejoiced over it in its glory because it is departed from it.

10:6 Siquidem et ipse in Assur delatus est, munus regi ultori. Confusio Ephraim capiet, et confundetur Israël in voluntate sua.

10:6 For itself also is carried into Assyria, a present to the avenging king: shame shall fall upon Ephraim, and Israel shall be confounded in his own will.

10:7 Transire fecit Samaria regem suum quasi spumam super faciem aquæ.

10:7 Samaria hath made her king to pass as froth upon the face of the water.

10:8 Et disperdentur excelsa idoli, peccatum Israël ; lappa et tribulus ascendet super aras eorum : et dicent montibus : Operite nos, et collibus : Cadite super nos.

10:8 And the high places of the idol, the sin of Israel shall be destroyed: the bur and the thistle shall grow up over their altars: and they shall say to the mountains Cover us; and to the hills: Fall upon us.

10:9 Ex diebus Gabaa peccavit Israël ; ibi steterunt. Non comprehendet eos in Gabaa prælium super filios iniquitatis.

10:9 From the days of Gabaa, Israel hath sinned, there they stood: the battle in Gabaa against the children of iniquity shall not overtake them.

10:10 Juxta desiderium meum corripiam eos : congregabuntur super eos populi, cum corripientur propter duas iniquitates suas.

10:10 According to my desire, I will chastise them: and the nations shall be gathered together against them, when they shall be chastised for their two iniquities.

10:11 Ephraim vitula docta diligere trituram, et ego transivi super pulchritudinem colli ejus : ascendam super Ephraim, arabit Judas ; confringet sibi sulcos Jacob.

10:11 Ephraim is a heifer taught to love to tread out corn, but I passed over upon the beauty of her neck: I will ride upon Ephraim, Juda shall plough, Jacob shall break the furrows for himself.

10:12 Seminate vobis in justitia, et metite in ore misericordiæ. Innovate vobis novale ; tempus autem requirendi Dominum, cum venerit qui docebit vos justitiam.

10:12 Sow for yourselves in justice, and reap in the mouth of mercy, break up your fallow ground: but the time to seek the Lord is, when he shall come that shall teach you justice.

10:13 Arastis impietatem, iniquitatem messuistis : comedistis frugem mendacii, quia confisus es in viis tuis, in multitudine fortium tuorum.

10:13 You have ploughed wickedness, you have reaped iniquity, you have eaten the fruit of lying: because thou hast trusted in thy ways, in the multitude of thy strong ones.

10:14 Consurget tumultus in populo tuo ; et omnes munitiones tuæ vastabuntur, sicut vastatus est Salmana a domo ejus qui judicavit Baal in die prælii, matre super filios allisa.

10:14 A tumult shall arise among thy people: and all thy fortresses shall be destroyed as Salmana was destroyed, by the house of him that judged Baal in the day of battle, the mother being dashed in pieces upon her children.

10:15 Sic fecit vobis Bethel, a facie malitiæ nequitiarum vestrarum.

10:15 So hath Bethel done to you, because of the evil of your iniquities.

Chapter 11

11:1 Sicut mane transiit, pertransiit rex Israël. Quia puer Israël, et dilexi eum ; et ex Ægypto vocavi filium meum.

11:1 As the morning passeth, so hath the king of Israel passed away. Because Israel was a child, and I loved him: and I called my son out of Egypt.

11:2 Vocaverunt eos, sic abierunt a facie eorum ; Baalim immolabant, et simulacris sacrificabant.

11:2 As they called them, they went away from before their face: they offered victims to Baalim, and sacrificed to idols.

11:3 Et ego quasi nutritius Ephraim : portabam eos in brachiis meis, et nescierunt quod curarem eos.

11:3 And I was like a foster father to Ephraim, I carried them in my arms: and they knew not that I healed them.

11:4 In funiculis Adam traham eos, in vinculis caritatis ; et ero eis quasi exaltans jugum super maxillas eorum, et declinavi ad eum ut vesceretur.

11:4 I will draw them with the cords of Adam, with the bands of love: and I will be to them as one that taketh off the yoke on their jaws: and I put his meat to him that he might eat.

11:5 Non revertetur in terram Ægypti, et Assur ipse rex ejus, quoniam noluerunt converti.

11:5 He shall not return into the land of Egypt, but the Assyrian shall be his king: because they would not be converted.

11:6 Cœpit gladius in civitatibus ejus, et consumet electos ejus, et comedet capita eorum.

11:6 The sword hath begun in his cities, and it shall consume his chosen men, and shall devour their heads.

11:7 Et populus meus pendebit ad reditum meum ; jugum autem imponetur eis simul, quod non auferetur.

11:7 And my people shall long for my return: but a yoke shall be put upon them together, which shall not be taken off.

11:8 Quomodo dabo te, Ephraim ? protegam te, Israël ? Quomodo dabo te sicut Adama, ponam te ut Seboim ? Conversum est in me cor meum, pariter conturbata est pœnitudo mea.

11:8 How shall I deal with thee, O Ephraim, shall I protect thee, O Israel? how shall I make thee as Adama, shall I set thee as Seboim? my heart is turned within me, my repentance is stirred up.

11:9 Non faciam furorem iræ meæ ; non convertar ut disperdam Ephraim, quoniam Deus ego, et non homo ; in medio tui sanctus, et non ingrediar civitatem.

11:9 I will not execute the fierceness of my wrath: I will not return to destroy Ephraim: because I am God, and not man: the holy one in the midst of thee, and I will not enter into the city.

11:10 Post Dominum ambulabunt ; quasi leo rugiet, quia ipse rugiet, et formidabunt filii maris.

11:10 They shall walk after the Lord, he shall roar as a lion: because he shall roar, and the children of the sea shall fear.

11:11 Et avolabunt quasi avis ex Ægypto, et quasi columba de terra Assyriorum : et collocabo eos in domibus suis, dicit Dominus.

11:11 And they shall fly away like a bird out of Egypt, and like a dove out of the land of the Assyrians: and I will place them in their own houses, saith the Lord.

11:12 Circumdedit me in negatione Ephraim, et in dolo domus Israël ; Judas autem testis descendit cum Deo, et cum sanctis fidelis.

11:12 Ephraim hath compassed me about with denials, and the house of Israel with deceit: but Juda went down as a witness with God, and is faithful with the saints.

Chapter 12

12:1 Ephraim pascit ventum, et sequitur æstum ; tota die mendacium et vastitatem multiplicat : et fœdus cum Assyriis iniit, et oleum in Ægyptum ferebat.

12:1 Ephraim feedeth on the wind, and followeth the burning heat: all the day long he multiplied lies and desolation: and he hath made a covenant with the Assyrians, and carried oil into Egypt.

12:2 Judicium ergo Domini cum Juda, et visitatio super Jacob : juxta vias ejus, et juxta adinventiones ejus reddet ei.

12:2 Therefore there is a judgment of the Lord with Juda, and a visitation for Jacob: he will render to him according to his ways, and according to his devices.

12:3 In utero supplantavit fratrem suum, et in fortitudine sua directus est cum angelo.

12:3 In the womb he supplanted his brother: and by his strength he had success with an angel.

12:4 Et invaluit ad angelum, et confortatus est ; flevit, et rogavit eum. In Bethel invenit eum, et ibi locutus est nobiscum.

12:4 And he prevailed over the angel, and was strengthened: he wept, and made supplication to him: he found him in Bethel, and there he spoke with us.

12:5 Et Dominus Deus exercituum, Dominus memoriale ejus.

12:5 Even the Lord God of hosts, the Lord is his memorial.

12:6 Et tu ad Deum tuum converteris ; misericordiam et judicium custodi, et spera in Deo tuo semper.

12:6 Therefore turn thou to thy God: keep mercy and judgment, and hope in thy God always.

12:7 Chanaan, in manu ejus statera dolosa, calumniam dilexit.

12:7 He is like Chanaan, there is a deceitful balance in his hand, he hath loved oppression.

12:8 Et dixit Ephraim : Verumtamen dives effectus sum ; inveni idolum mihi : omnes labores mei non invenient mihi iniquitatem quam peccavi.

12:8 And Ephraim said: But yet I am become rich, I have found me an idol: all my labours shall not find me the iniquity that I have committed.

12:9 Et ego Dominus Deus tuus ex terra Ægypti : adhuc sedere te faciam in tabernaculis, sicut in diebus festivitatis.

12:9 And I that am the Lord thy God from the land of Egypt, will yet cause thee to dwell in tabernacles, as in the days of the feast.

12:10 Et locutus sum super prophetas, et ego visionem multiplicavi, et in manu prophetarum assimilatus sum.

12:10 And I have spoken by the prophets, and I have multiplied visions, and I have used similitudes by the ministry of the prophets.

12:11 Si Galaad idolum, ergo frustra erant in Galgal bobus immolantes ; nam et altaria eorum quasi acervi super sulcos agri.

12:11 If Galaad be an idol, then in vain were they in Galgal offering sacrifices with bullocks: for their altars also are as heaps in the furrows of the field.

12:12 Fugit Jacob in regionem Syriæ, et servivit Israël in uxorem, et in uxorem servavit.

12:12 Jacob fled into the country of Syria, and Israel served for a wife, and was a keeper for a wife.

12:13 In propheta autem eduxit Dominus Israël de Ægypto, et in propheta servatus est.

12:13 But the Lord by a prophet brought Israel out of Egypt: and he was preserved by a prophet.

12:14 Ad iracundiam me provocavit Ephraim in amaritudinibus suis : et sanguis ejus super eum veniet, et opprobrium ejus restituet ei Dominus suus.

12:14 Ephraim hath provoked me to wrath with his bitterness, and his blood shall come upon him, and his Lord will render his reproach unto him.

Chapter 13

13:1 Loquente Ephraim, horror invasit Israël ; et deliquit in Baal, et mortuus est.

13:1 When Ephraim spoke, a horror seized Israel: and he sinned in Baal, and died.

13:2 Et nunc addiderunt ad peccandum ; feceruntque sibi conflatile de argento suo quasi similitudinem idolorum : factura artificum totum est : his ipsi dicunt : Immolate homines, vitulos adorantes.

13:2 And now they have sinned more and more: and they have made to themselves a molten thing of their silver as the likeness of idols: the whole is the work of craftsmen: to these that say: Sacrifice men, ye that adore calves.

13:3 Idcirco erunt quasi nubes matutina, et sicut ros matutinus præteriens ; sicut pulvis turbine raptus ex area, et sicut fumus de fumario.

13:3 Therefore they shall be as a morning cloud, and as the early dew that passeth away, as the dust that is driven with a whirlwind out of the floor, and as the smoke out of the chimney.

13:4 Ego autem Dominus Deus tuus, ex terra Ægypti ; et Deum absque me nescies, et salvator non est præter me.

13:4 But I am the Lord thy God from the land of Egypt: and thou shalt know no God but me, and there is no saviour beside me.

13:5 Ego cognovi te in deserto, in terra solitudinis.

13:5 I knew thee in the desert, in the land of the wilderness.

13:6 Juxta pascua sua adimpleti sunt et saturati sunt ; et levaverunt cor suum, et obliti sunt mei.

13:6 According to their pastures they were filled, and were made full: and they lifted up their heart, and have forgotten me.

13:7 Et ego ero eis quasi leæna, sicut pardus in via Assyriorum.

13:7 And I will be to them as a lioness, as a leopard in the way of the Assyrians.

13:8 Occurram eis quasi ursa raptis catulis, et dirumpam interiora jecoris eorum, et consumam eos ibi quasi leo : bestia agri scindet eos.

13:8 I will meet them as a bear that is robbed of her whelps, and I will rend the inner parts of their liver: and I will devour them there as a lion, the beast of the field shall tear them.

13:9 Perditio tua, Israël : tantummodo in me auxilium tuum.

13:9 Destruction is thy own, O Israel: thy help is only in me.

13:10 Ubi est rex tuus ? maxime nunc salvet te in omnibus urbibus tuis ; et judices tui, de quibus dixisti : Da mihi regem et principes.

13:10 Where is thy king? now especially let him save thee in all thy cities: and thy judges, of whom thou saidst: Give me kings and princes.

13:11 Dabo tibi regem in furore meo, et auferam in indignatione mea.

13:11 I will give thee a king in my wrath, and will take him away in my indignation.

13:12 Colligata est iniquitas Ephraim ; absconditum peccatum ejus.

13:12 The iniquity of Ephraim is bound up, his sin is hidden.

13:13 Dolores parturientis venient ei : ipse filius non sapiens : nunc enim non stabit in contritione filiorum.

13:13 The sorrows of a woman in labour shall come upon him, he is an unwise son: for now he shall not stand in the breach of the children.

13:14 De manu mortis liberabo eos ; de morte redimam eos. Ero mors tua, o mors ! morsus tuus ero, inferne ! consolatio abscondita est ab oculis meis.

13:14 I will deliver them out of the hand of death. I will redeem them from death: O death, I will be thy death; O hell, I will be thy bite: comfort is hidden from my eyes.

13:15 Quia ipse inter fratres dividet : adducet urentem ventum Dominus de deserto ascendentem, et siccabit venas ejus, et desolabit fontem ejus : et ipse diripiet thesaurum omnis vasis desiderabilis.

13:15 Because he shall make a separation between brothers: the Lord will bring a burning wind that shall rise from the desert, and it shall dry up his springs, and shall make his fountain desolate, and he shall carry off the treasure of every desirable vessel.

Chapter 14

14:1 Pereat Samaria, quoniam ad amaritudinem concitavit Deum suum ! in gladio pereant, parvuli eorum elidantur, et fœtæ ejus discindantur !

14:1 Let Samaria perish, because she hath stirred up her God to bitterness: let them perish by the sword, let their little ones be dashed, and let the women with child be ripped up.

14:2 Convertere, Israël, ad Dominum Deum tuum, quoniam corruisti in iniquitate tua.

14:2 Return, O Israel, to the Lord thy God: for thou hast fallen down by thy iniquity.

14:3 Tollite vobiscum verba, et convertimini ad Dominum ; et dicite ei : Omnem aufer iniquitatem, accipe bonum, et reddemus vitulos labiorum nostrorum.

14:3 Take with you words, and return to the Lord, and say to him: Take away all iniquity, and receive the good: and we will render the calves of our lips.

14:4 Assur non salvabit nos : super equum non ascendemus, nec dicemus ultra, Dii nostri opera manuum nostrarum : quia ejus, qui in te est, misereberis pupilli.

14:4 Assyria shall not save us, we will not ride upon horses, neither will we say any more: The works of our hands are our gods: for thou wilt have mercy on the fatherless that is in thee.

14:5 Sanabo contritiones eorum ; diligam eos spontanee : quia aversus est furor meus ab eis.

14:5 I will heal their breaches, I will love them freely: for my wrath is turned away from them.

14:6 Ero quasi ros ; Israël germinabit sicut lilium, et erumpet radix ejus ut Libani.

14:6 I will be as the dew, Israel shall spring as the lily, and his root shall shoot forth as that of Libanus.

14:7 Ibunt rami ejus, et erit quasi oliva gloria ejus, et odor ejus ut Libani.

14:7 His branches shall spread, and his glory shall be as the olive tree: and his smell as that of Libanus.

14:8 Convertentur sedentes in umbra ejus ; vivent tritico, et germinabunt quasi vinea ; memoriale ejus sicut vinum Libani.

14:8 They shall be converted that sit under his shadow: they shall live upon wheat, and they shall blossom as a vine: his memorial shall be as the wine of Libanus.

14:9 Ephraim, quid mihi ultra idola ? Ego exaudiam, et dirigam eum ego ut abietem virentem ; ex me fructus tuus inventus est.

14:9 Ephraim shall say, What have I to do any more with idols? I will hear him, and I will make him flourish like a green fir tree: from me is thy fruit found.

14:10 Quis sapiens, et intelliget ista ? intelligens, et sciet hæc ? quia rectæ viæ Domini, et justi ambulabunt in eis ; prævaricatores vero corruent in eis.

14:10 Who is wise, and he shall understand these things? prudent, and he shall know these things? for the ways of the Lord are right, and the just shall walk in them: but the transgressors shall fall in them.

Joel

Chapter 1

1:1 Verbum Domini, quod factum est ad Joël, filium Phatuel.

1:1 The word of the Lord, that came to Joel, the son of Phatuel.

1:2 Audite hoc, senes, et auribus percipite, omnes habitatores terræ : si factum est istud in diebus vestris, aut in diebus patrum vestrorum ?

1:2 Hear this, ye old men, and give ear, all ye inhabitants of the land: did this ever happen in your days, or in the days of your fathers?

1:3 Super hoc filiis vestris narrate, et filii vestri filiis suis, et filii eorum generationi alteræ.

1:3 Tell ye of this to your children, and let your children tell their children, and their children to another generation.

1:4 Residuum erucæ comedit locusta, et residuum locustæ comedit bruchus, et residuum bruchi comedit rubigo.

1:4 That which the palmerworm hath left, the locust hath eaten: and that which the locust hath left, the bruchus hath eaten: and that which the bruchus hath left, the mildew hath destroyed.

1:5 Expergiscimini, ebrii, et flete et ululate, omnes qui bibitis vinum in dulcedine, quoniam periit ab ore vestro.

1:5 Awake, ye that are drunk, and weep, and mourn all ye that take delight in drinking sweet wine: for it is cut off from your mouth.

1:6 Gens enim ascendit super terram meam, fortis et innumerabilis : dentes ejus ut dentes leonis, et molares ejus ut catuli leonis.

1:6 For a nation come up upon my land, strong, and without number: his teeth are like the teeth of a lion: and his cheek teeth as of a lion's whelp.

1:7 Posuit vineam meam in desertum, et ficum meam decorticavit ; nudans spoliavit eam, et projecit : albi facti sunt rami ejus.

1:7 He hath laid my vineyard waste, and hath pilled off the bark of my fig tree: he hath stripped it bare, and cast it away; the branches thereof are made white.

1:8 Plange quasi virgo accincta sacco super virum pubertatis suæ.

1:8 Lament like a virgin girded with sackcloth for the husband of her youth.

1:9 Periit sacrificium et libatio de domo Domini ; luxerunt sacerdotes, ministri Domini.

1:9 Sacrifice and libation is cut off from the house of the Lord: the priests, the Lord's ministers, have mourned:

1:10 Depopulata est regio, luxit humus, quoniam devastatum est triticum, confusum est vinum, elanguit oleum.

1:10 The country is destroyed, the ground hath mourned: for the corn is wasted, the wine is confounded, the oil hath languished.

1:11 Confusi sunt agricolæ, ululaverunt vinitores super frumento et hordeo, quia periit messis agri.

1:11 The husbandmen are ashamed, the vinedressers have howled for the wheat, and for the barley, because the harvest of the field is perished.

1:12 Vinea confusa est, et ficus elanguit ; malogranatum, et palma, et malum, et omnia ligna agri aruerunt, quia confusum est gaudium a filiis hominum.

1:12 The vineyard is confounded, and the fig tree hath languished: the pomegranate tree, and the palm tree, and the apple tree, and all the trees of the field are withered: because joy is withdrawn from the children of men.

1:13 Accingite vos, et plangite, sacerdotes : ululate, ministri altaris ; ingredimini, cubate in sacco, ministri Dei mei, quoniam interiit de domo Dei vestri sacrificium et libatio.

1:13 Gird yourselves, and lament, O ye priests, howl, ye ministers of the altars: go in, lie in sackcloth, ye ministers of my God: because sacrifice and libation is cut off from the house of your God.

1:14 Sanctificate jejunium, vocate cœtum, congregate senes, omnes habitatores terræ in domum Dei vestri, et clamate ad Dominum :

1:14 Sanctify ye a fast, call an assembly, gather together the ancients, all the inhabitants of the land into the house of your God: and cry ye to the Lord:

1:15 A, a, a, diei ! quia prope est dies Domini, et quasi vastitas a potente veniet.

1:15 Ah, ah, ah, for the day: because the day of the Lord is at hand, and it shall come like destruction from the mighty.

1:16 Numquid non coram oculis vestris alimenta perierunt de domo Dei nostri, lætitia et exsultatio ?

1:16 Is not your food cut off before your eyes, joy and gladness from the house of our God?

1:17 Computruerunt jumenta in stercore suo, demolita sunt horrea, dissipatæ sunt apothecæ, quoniam confusum est triticum.

1:17 The beasts have rotted in their dung, the barns are destroyed, the storehouses are broken down: because the corn is confounded.

1:18 Quid ingemuit animal, mugierunt greges armenti ? quia non est pascua eis ; sed et greges pecorum disperierunt.

1:18 Why did the beasts groan, why did the herds of cattle low? because there is no pasture for them: yea, and the flocks of sheep are perished.

1:19 Ad te, Domine, clamabo, quia ignis comedit speciosa deserti, et flamma succendit omnia ligna regionis.

1:19 To thee, O Lord, will I cry: because fire hath devoured the beautiful places of the wilderness: and the flame hath burnt all the trees of the country.

1:20 Sed et bestiæ agri, quasi area sitiens imbrem, suspexerunt ad te, quoniam exsiccati sunt fontes aquarum, et ignis devoravit speciosa deserti.

1:20 Yea, and the beasts of the field have looked up to thee, as a garden bed that thirsteth after rain, for the springs of waters are dried up, and fire hath devoured the beautiful places of the wilderness.

Chapter 2

2:1 Canite tuba in Sion, ululate in monte sancto meo, conturbentur omnes habitatores terræ : quia venit dies Domini, quia prope est.

2:1 Blow ye the trumpet in Sion, sound an alarm in my holy mountain, let all the inhabitants of the land tremble: because the day of the Lord cometh, because it is nigh at hand.

2:2 Dies tenebrarum et caliginis, dies nubis et turbinis ; quasi mane expansum super montes populus multus et fortis : similis ei non fuit a principio, et post eum non erit usque in annos generationis et generationis.

2:2 A day of darkness, and of gloominess, a day of clouds and whirlwinds: a numerous and strong people as the morning spread upon the mountains: the like to it hath not been from the beginning, nor shall be after it, even to the years of generation and generation.

2:3 Ante faciem ejus ignis vorans, et post eum exurens flamma. Quasi hortus voluptatis terra coram eo, et post eum solitudo deserti, neque est qui effugiat eum.

2:3 Before the face thereof a devouring fire, and behind it a burning flame: the land is like a garden of pleasure before it, and behind it a desolate wilderness, neither is there any one that can escape it.

2:4 Quasi aspectus equorum, aspectus eorum ; et quasi equites, sic current.

2:4 The appearance of them is as the appearance of horses, and they shall run like horsemen.

2:5 Sicut sonitus quadrigarum super capita montium exilient, sicut sonitus flammæ ignis devorantis stipulam, velut populus fortis præparatus ad prælium.

2:5 They shall leap like the noise of chariots upon the tops of mountains, like the noise of a flame of fire devouring the stubble, as a strong people prepared to battle.

2:6 A facie ejus cruciabuntur populi ; omnes vultus redigentur in ollam.

2:6 At their presence the people shall be in grievous pains: all faces shall be made like a kettle.

2:7 Sicut fortes current ; quasi viri bellatores ascendent murum : viri in viis suis gradientur, et non declinabunt a semitis suis.

2:7 They shall run like valiant men: like men of war they shall scale the wall: the men shall march every one on his way, and they shall not turn aside from their ranks.

2:8 Unusquisque fratrem suum non coarctabit, singuli in calle suo ambulabunt ; sed et per fenestras cadent, et non demolientur.

2:8 No one shall press upon his brother: they shall walk every one in his path: yea, and they shall fall through the windows, and shall take no harm.

2:9 Urbem ingredientur, in muro current, domos conscendent, per fenestras intrabunt quasi fur.

2:9 They shall enter into the city: they shall run upon the wall, they shall climb up the houses, they shall come in at the windows, as a thief.

2:10 A facie ejus contremuit terra, moti sunt cæli, sol et luna obtenebrati sunt, et stellæ retraxerunt splendorem suum.

2:10 At their presence the earth hath trembled, the heavens are moved: the sun and moon are darkened, and the stars have withdrawn their shining.

2:11 Et Dominus dedit vocem suam ante faciem exercitus sui, quia multa sunt nimis castra ejus, quia fortia et facientia verbum ejus : magnus enim dies Domini, et terribilis valde, et quis sustinebit eum ?

2:11 And the Lord hath uttered his voice before the face of his army: for his armies are exceedingly great, for they are strong, and execute his word: for the day of the Lord is great and very terrible: and who can stand it?

2:12 Nunc ergo, dicit Dominus, convertimini ad me in toto corde vestro, in jejunio, et in fletu, et in planctu.

2:12 Now, therefore, saith the Lord. Be converted to me with all your heart, in fasting, and in weeping, and mourning.

2:13 Et scindite corda vestra, et non vestimenta vestra ; et convertimini ad Dominum Deum vestrum, quia benignus et misericors est, patiens et multæ misericordiæ, et præstabilis super malitia.

2:13 And rend your hearts, and not your garments and turn to the Lord your God: for he is gracious and merciful, patient and rich in mercy, and ready to repent of the evil.

2:14 Quis scit si convertatur, et ignoscat, et relinquat post se benedictionem, sacrificium et libamen Domino Deo vestro ?

2:14 Who knoweth but he will return, and forgive, and leave a blessing behind him, sacrifice and libation to the Lord your God?

2:15 Canite tuba in Sion, sanctificate jejunium, vocate cœtum :

2:15 Blow the trumpet in Sion, sanctify a fast, call a solemn assembly,

2:16 congregate populum, sanctificate ecclesiam, coadunate senes, congregate parvulos, et sugentes ubera ; egrediatur sponsus de cubili suo, et sponsa de thalamo suo.

2:16 Gather together the people, sanctify the church, assemble the ancients, gather together the little ones, and them that suck at the breasts: let the bridegroom go forth from his bed, and the bride out of her bridal chamber.

2:17 Inter vestibulum et altare plorabunt sacerdotes, ministri Domini, et dicent : Parce, Domine, parce populo tuo ; et ne des hæreditatem tuam in opprobrium, ut dominentur eis nationes. Quare dicunt in populis : Ubi est Deus eorum ?

2:17 Between the porch and the altar the priests, the Lord's ministers, shall weep, and shall say: Spare, O Lord, spare thy people: and give not thy inheritance to reproach, that the heathens should rule over them. Why should they say among the nations: Where is their God?

2:18 Zelatus est Dominus terram suam, et pepercit populo suo.

2:18 The Lord hath been zealous for his land, and hath spared his people.

2:19 Et respondit Dominus, et dixit populo suo : Ecce ego mittam vobis frumentum, et vinum, et oleum, et replebimini eis ; et non dabo vos ultra opprobrium in gentibus.

2:19 And the Lord answered, and said to his people: Behold I will send you corn, and wine, and oil, and you shall be filled with them: and I will no more make you a reproach among the nations.

2:20 Et eum qui ab aquilone est procul faciam a vobis, et expellam eum in terram inviam et desertam : faciem ejus contra mare orientale, et extremum ejus ad mare novissimum : et ascendet fœtor ejus, et ascendet putredo ejus, quia superbe egit.

2:20 And I will remove far off from you the northern enemy: and I will drive him into a land unpassable, and desert, with his face towards the east sea, and his hinder part towards the utmost sea: and his stench shall ascend, and his rottenness shall go up, because he hath done proudly.

2:21 Noli timere, terra : exsulta, et lætare, quoniam magnificavit Dominus ut faceret.

2:21 Fear not, O land, be glad, and rejoice: for the Lord hath done great things.

2:22 Nolite timere, animalia regionis, quia germinaverunt speciosa deserti ; quia lignum attulit fructum suum, ficus et vinea dederunt virtutem suam.

2:22 Fear not, ye beasts of the fields: for the beautiful places of the wilderness are sprung, for the tree hath brought forth its fruit, the fig tree, and the vine have yielded their strength.

2:23 Et, filii Sion, exsultate, et lætamini in Domino Deo vestro, quia dedit vobis doctorem justitiæ, et descendere faciet ad vos imbrem matutinum et serotinum, sicut in principio.

2:23 And you, O children of Sion, rejoice, and be joyful in the Lord your God: because he hath given you a teacher of justice, and he will make the early and the latter rain to come down to you as in the beginning.

2:24 Et implebuntur areæ frumento, et redundabunt torcularia vino et oleo.

2:24 And the floors shall be filled with wheat, and the presses shall overflow with wine, and oil.

2:25 Et reddam vobis annos, quos comedit locusta, bruchus, et rubigo, et eruca : fortitudo mea magna quam misi in vos.

2:25 And I will restore to you the years which the locust, and the bruchus, and the mildew, and the palmerworm hath eaten; my great host which I sent upon you.

2:26 Et comedetis vescentes, et saturabimini ; et laudabitis nomen Domini Dei vestri, qui fecit mirabilia vobiscum ; et non confundetur populus meus in sempiternum.

2:26 And you shall eat in plenty, and shall be filled and you shall praise the name of the Lord your God; who hath done wonders with you, and my people shall not be confounded for ever.

2:27 Et scietis quia in medio Israël ego sum, et ego Dominus Deus vester, et non est amplius ; et non confundetur populus meus in æternum.

2:27 And you shall know that I am in the midst of Israel: and I am the Lord your God, and there is none besides: and my people shall not be confounded forever.

2:28 Et erit post hæc : effundam spiritum meum super omnem carnem, et prophetabunt filii vestri et filiæ vestræ : senes vestri somnia somniabunt, et juvenes vestri visiones videbunt.

2:28 And it shall come to pass after this, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy: your old men shall dream dreams, and your young men shall see visions.

2:29 Sed et super servos meos et ancillas in diebus illis effundam spiritum meum.

2:29 Moreover, upon my servants and handmaids in those days I will pour forth my spirit.

2:30 Et dabo prodigia in cælo et in terra, sanguinem, et ignem, et vaporem fumi.

2:30 And I will shew wonders in heaven; and in earth, blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke.

2:31 Sol convertetur in tenebras, et luna in sanguinem, antequam veniat dies Domini magnus et horribilis.

2:31 The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood: before the great and dreadful day of the Lord doth come.

2:32 Et erit : omnis qui invocaverit nomen Domini, salvus erit : quia in monte Sion et in Jerusalem erit salvatio, sicut dixit Dominus, et in residuis quos Dominus vocaverit.

2:32 And it shall come to pass, that every one that shall call upon the name of the Lord, shall be saved: for in Mount Sion, and in Jerusalem shall be salvation, as the Lord hath said, and in the residue whom the Lord shall call.

Chapter 3

3:1 Quia ecce in diebus illis, et in tempore illo, cum convertero captivitatem Juda et Jerusalem,

3:1 For behold in those days, and in that time when I shall bring back the captivity of Juda, and Jerusalem:

3:2 congregabo omnes gentes, et deducam eas in vallem Josaphat ; et disceptabo cum eis ibi super populo meo, et hæreditate mea Israël, quos disperserunt in nationibus, et terram meam diviserunt.

3:2 I will gather together all nations and will bring them down into the valley of Josaphat: and I will plead with them there for my people, and for my inheritance, Israel, whom they have scattered among the nations, and have parted my land.

3:3 Et super populum meum miserunt sortem ; et posuerunt puerum in prostibulo, et puellam vendiderunt pro vino ut biberent.

3:3 And they have cast lots upon my people: and the boy they have put in the stews, and the girl they have sold for wine, that they might drink.

3:4 Verum quid mihi et vobis, Tyrus et Sidon, et omnis terminus Palæstinorum ? numquid ultionem vos reddetis mihi ? et si ulciscimini vos contra me, cito velociter reddam vicissitudinem vobis super caput vestrum.

3:4 But what have you to do with me, O Tyre, and Sidon, and all the coast of the Philistines? will you revenge yourselves on me? and if you revenge yourselves on me, I will very soon return you a recompense upon your own head.

3:5 Argentum enim meum et aurum tulistis, et desiderabilia mea et pulcherrima intulistis in delubra vestra.

3:5 For you have taken away my silver, and my gold: and my desirable, and most beautiful things you have carried into your temples.

3:6 Et filios Juda et filios Jerusalem vendidistis filiis Græcorum, ut longe faceretis eos de finibus suis.

3:6 And the children of Juda, and the children of Jerusalem, you have sold to the children of the Greeks, that you might remove them far off from their own country.

3:7 Ecce ego suscitabo eos de loco in quo vendidistis eos, et convertam retributionem vestram in caput vestrum.

3:7 Behold, I will raise them up out of the place wherein you have sold them: and I will return your recompense upon your own heads.

3:8 Et vendam filios vestros et filias vestras in manibus filiorum Juda, et venundabunt eos Sabæis, genti longinquæ, quia Dominus locutus est.

3:8 And I will sell your sons, and your daughters, by the hands of the children of Juda, and they shall sell them to the Sabeans, a nation far off, for the Lord hath spoken it.

3:9 Clamate hoc in gentibus, sanctificate bellum, suscitate robustos : accedant, ascendant omnes viri bellatores.

3:9 Proclaim ye this among the nations: Prepare war, raise up the strong: let them come, let all the men of war come up.

3:10 Concidite aratra vestra in gladios, et ligones vestros in lanceas. Infirmus dicat : Quia fortis ego sum.

3:10 Cut your ploughshares into swords, and your spades into spears. Let the weak say: I am strong.

3:11 Erumpite, et venite, omnes gentes de circuitu, et congregamini ; ibi occumbere faciet Dominus robustos tuos.

3:11 Break forth, and come, all ye nations from round about, and gather yourselves together: there will the Lord cause all thy strong ones to fall down.

3:12 Consurgant, et ascendant gentes in vallem Josaphat, quia ibi sedebo ut judicem omnes gentes in circuitu.

3:12 Let them arise, and let the nations come up into the valley of Josaphat: for there I will sit to judge all nations round about.

3:13 Mittite falces, quoniam maturavit messis ; venite, et descendite, quia plenum est torcular, exuberant torcularia : quia multiplicata est malitia eorum.

3:13 Put ye in the sickles, for the harvest is ripe: come and go down, for the press is full, the fats run over: for their wickedness is multiplied.

3:14 Populi, populi, in valle concisionis, quia juxta est dies Domini in valle concisionis.

3:14 Nations, nations in the valley of destruction: for the day of the Lord is near in the valley of destruction.

3:15 Sol et luna obtenebrati sunt, et stellæ retraxerunt splendorem suum.

3:15 The sun and the moon are darkened, and the stars have withdrawn their shining.

3:16 Et Dominus de Sion rugiet, et de Jerusalem dabit vocem suam, et movebuntur cæli et terra ; et Dominus spes populi sui, et fortitudo filiorum Israël.

3:16 And the Lord shall roar out of Sion, and utter his voice from Jerusalem: and the heavens and the earth shall be moved, and the Lord shall be the hope of his people, and the strength of the children of Israel.

3:17 Et scietis quia ego Dominus Deus vester, habitans in Sion monte sancto meo ; et erit Jerusalem sancta, et alieni non transibunt per eam amplius.

3:17 And you shall know that I am the Lord your God, dwelling in Sion, my holy mountain: and Jerusalem shall be holy, and strangers shall pass through it no more.

3:18 Et erit in die illa : stillabunt montes dulcedinem, et colles fluent lacte, et per omnes rivos Juda ibunt aquæ ; et fons de domo Domini egredietur, et irrigabit torrentem spinarum.

3:18 And it shall come to pass in that day, that the mountains shall drop down sweetness, and the hills shall flow with milk: and waters shall flow through all the rivers of Juda: and a fountain shall come forth of the house of the Lord, and shall water the torrent of thorns.

3:19 Ægyptus in desolationem erit, et Idumæa in desertum perditionis, pro eo quod inique egerint in filios Juda, et effuderint sanguinem innocentem in terra sua.

3:19 Egypt shall be a desolation, and Edom a wilderness destroyed: because they have done unjustly against the children of Juda, and have shed innocent blood in their land.

3:20 Et Judæa in æternum habitabitur, et Jerusalem in generationem et generationem.

3:20 And Judea shall be inhabited for ever, and Jerusalem to generation and generation.

3:21 Et mundabo sanguinem eorum, quem non mundaveram ; et Dominus commorabitur in Sion.

3:21 And I will cleanse their blood, which I had not cleansed: and the Lord will dwell in Sion.

Amos

Chapter 1

1:1 Verba Amos, qui fuit in pastoribus de Thecue, quæ vidit super Israël in diebus Oziæ, regis Juda, et in diebus Jeroboam, filii Joas, regis Israël, ante duos annos terræmotus.

1:1 The words of Amos, who was among the herdsmen of Thecua: which he saw concerning Israel in the days of Ozias king of Juda, and in the days of Jeroboam the son of Joas king of Israel two years before the earthquake.

1:2 Et dixit : Dominus de Sion rugiet, et de Jerusalem dabit vocem suam ; et luxerunt speciosa pastorum, et exsiccatus est vertex Carmeli.

1:2 And he said: The Lord will roar from Sion, and utter his voice from Jerusalem: and the beautiful places of the shepherds have mourned, and the top of Carmel is withered.

1:3 Hæc dicit Dominus : Super tribus sceleribus Damasci, et super quatuor non convertam eum, eo quod trituraverint in plaustris ferreis Galaad.

1:3 Thus saith the Lord: For three crimes of Damascus, and for four I will not convert it: because they have thrashed Galaad with iron wains.

1:4 Et mittam ignem in domum Azaël, et devorabit domos Benadad.

1:4 And I will send a fire into the house of Azael, and it shall devour the houses of Benadad.

1:5 Et conteram vectem Damasci : et disperdam habitatorem de campo idoli, et tenentem sceptrum de domo voluptatis : et transferetur populus Syriæ Cyrenen, dicit Dominus.

1:5 And I will break the bar of Damascus: and I will cut off the inhabitants from the plain of the idol, and him that holdeth the sceptre from the house of pleasure: and the people of Syria shall be carried away to Cyrene, saith the Lord.

1:6 Hæc dicit Dominus : Super tribus sceleribus Gazæ, et super quatuor non convertam eum, eo quod transtulerint captivitatem perfectam, ut concluderent eam in Idumæa.

1:6 Thus saith the Lord: For three crimes of Gaza, and for four I will not convert it: because they have carried away a perfect captivity to shut them up in Edom.

1:7 Et mittam ignem in murum Gazæ, et devorabit ædes ejus.

1:7 And I will send a fire on the wall of Gaza, and it shall devour the houses thereof.

1:8 Et disperdam habitatorem de Azoto, et tenentem sceptrum de Ascalone : et convertam manum meam super Accaron, et peribunt reliqui Philisthinorum, dicit Dominus Deus.

1:8 And I will cut off the inhabitant from Azotus, and him that holdeth the sceptre from Ascalon: and I will turn my hand against Accaron, and the rest of the Philistines shall perish, saith the Lord God.

1:9 Hæc dicit Dominus : Super tribus sceleribus Tyri, et super quatuor non convertam eum, eo quod concluserint captivitatem perfectam in Idumæa, et non sint recordati fœderis fratrum.

1:9 Thus saith the Lord: For three crimes of Tyre, and for four I will not convert it: because they have shut up an entire captivity in Edom, and have not remembered the covenant of brethren.

1:10 Et mittam ignem in murum Tyri, et devorabit ædes ejus.

1:10 And I will send a fire upon the wall of Tyre, and it shall devour the houses thereof.

1:11 Hæc dicit Dominus : Super tribus sceleribus Edom, et super quatuor non convertam eum, eo quod persecutus sit in gladio fratrem suum, et violaverit misericordiam ejus, et tenuerit ultra furorem suum, et indignationem suam servaverit usque in finem.

1:11 Thus saith the Lord: For three crimes of Edom, and for four I will not convert him: because he hath pursued his brother with the sword, and hath carried on his fury, and hath kept his wrath to the end.

1:12 Mittam ignem in Theman, et devorabit ædes Bosræ.

1:12 I will send a fire into Theman: and it shall devour the houses of Bosra.

1:13 Hæc dicit Dominus : Super tribus sceleribus filiorum Ammon, et super quatuor non convertam eum, eo quod dissecuerit prægnantes Galaad ad dilatandum terminum suum.

1:13 Thus saith the Lord: For three crimes of the children of Ammon, and for four I will not convert him: because he hath ripped up the women with child of Galaad to enlarge his border.

1:14 Et succendam ignem in muro Rabba, et devorabit ædes ejus in ululatu in die belli, et in turbine in die commotionis.

1:14 And I will kindle a fire in the wall of Rabba: and it shall devour the houses thereof with shouting in the day of battle, and with a whirlwind in the day of trouble.

1:15 Et ibit Melchom in captivitatem, ipse et principes ejus simul, dicit Dominus.

1:15 And Melchom shall go into captivity, both he, and his princes together, saith the Lord.

Chapter 2

2:1 Hæc dicit Dominus : Super tribus sceleribus Moab, et super quatuor non convertam eum, eo quod incenderit ossa regis Idumææ usque ad cinerem.

2:1 Thus saith the Lord: For three crimes of Moab, and for four I will not convert him: because he hath burnt the bones of the king of Edom even to ashes.

2:2 Et mittam ignem in Moab, et devorabit ædes Carioth : et morietur in sonitu Moab, in clangore tubæ.

2:2 And I will send a fire into Moab, and it shall devour the houses of Carioth: and Moab shall die with a noise, with the sound of the trumpet:

2:3 Et disperdam judicem de medio ejus, et omnes principes ejus interficiam cum eo, dicit Dominus.

2:3 And I will cut off the judge from the midst thereof, and will slay all his princes with him, saith the Lord.

2:4 Hæc dicit Dominus : Super tribus sceleribus Juda, et super quatuor non convertam eum, eo quod abjecerit legem Domini et mandata ejus non custodierit : deceperant enim eos idola sua, post quæ abierant patres eorum.

2:4 Thus saith the Lord: For three crimes of Juda, and for four I will not convert him: because he hath cast away the law of the Lord, and hath not kept his commandments: for their idols have caused them to err, after which their fathers have walked.

2:5 Et mittam ignem in Juda, et devorabit ædes Jerusalem.

2:5 And I will send a fire into Juda, and it shall devour the houses of Jerusalem.

2:6 Hæc dicit Dominus : Super tribus sceleribus Israël, et super quatuor non convertam eum, pro eo quod vendiderit pro argento justum, et pauperem pro calceamentis.

2:6 Thus saith the Lord: For three crimes of Israel, and for four I will not convert him: because he hath sold the just man for silver, and the poor man for a pair of shoes.

2:7 Qui conterunt super pulverem terræ capita pauperum, et viam humilium declinant : et filius ac pater ejus ierunt ad puellam, ut violarent nomen sanctum meum.

2:7 They bruise the heads of the poor upon the dust of the earth, and turn aside the way of the humble: and the son and his father have gone to the same young woman, to profane my holy name.

2:8 Et super vestimentis pignoratis accubuerunt juxta omne altare, et vinum damnatorum bibebant in domo Dei sui.

2:8 And they sat down upon garments laid to pledge by every altar: and drank the wine of the condemned in the house of their God.

2:9 Ego autem exterminavi Amorrhæum a facie eorum, cujus altitudo, cedrorum altitudo ejus, et fortis ipse quasi quercus ; et contrivi fructum ejus desuper, et radices ejus subter.

2:9 Yet I cast out the Amorrhite before their face: whose height was like the height of cedars, and who was strong as an oak: and I destroyed his fruit from above, and his roots beneath.

2:10 Ego sum qui ascendere vos feci de terra Ægypti, et duxi vos in deserto quadraginta annis, ut possideretis terram Amorrhæi.

2:10 It is I that brought you up out of the land of Egypt, and I led you forty years through the wilderness, that you might possess the land of the Amorrhite.

2:11 Et suscitavi de filiis vestris in prophetas, et de juvenibus vestris nazaræos. Numquid non ita est, filii Israël ? dicit Dominus.

2:11 And I raised up of your sons for prophets, and of your young men for Nazarites. Is it not so, O ye children of Israel, saith the Lord?

2:12 Et propinabitis nazaræis vinum, et prophetis mandabitis, dicentes : Ne prophetetis.

2:12 And you will present wine to the Nazarites: and command the prophets, saying: Prophesy not.

2:13 Ecce ego stridebo subter vos, sicut stridet plaustrum onustum fœno.

2:13 Behold, I will screak under you as a wain screaketh that is laden with hay.

2:14 Et peribit fuga a veloce, et fortis non obtinebit virtutem suam, et robustus non salvabit animam suam :

2:14 And flight shall perish from the swift, and the valiant shall not possess his strength, neither shall the strong save his life.

2:15 et tenens arcum non stabit, et velox pedibus suis non salvabitur, et ascensor equi non salvabit animam suam :

2:15 And he that holdeth the bow shall not stand, and the swift of foot shall not escape, neither shall the rider of the horse save his life.

2:16 et robustus corde inter fortes nudus fugiet in illa die, dicit Dominus.

2:16 And the stout of heart among the valiant shall flee away naked in that day, saith the Lord.

Chapter 3

3:1 Audite verbum quod locutus est Dominus super vos, filii Israël, super omnem cognationem quam eduxi de terra Ægypti, dicens :

3:1 Hear the word that the Lord hath spoken concerning you, O ye children of Israel: concerning the whole family that I brought up out of the land of Egypt, saying:

3:2 Tantummodo vos cognovi ex omnibus cognationibus terræ ; idcirco visitabo super vos omnes iniquitates vestras.

3:2 You only have I known of all the families of the earth: therefore will I visit upon you all your iniquities.

3:3 Numquid ambulabunt duo pariter, nisi convenerit eis ?

3:3 Shall two walk together except they be agreed?

3:4 numquid rugiet leo in saltu, nisi habuerit prædam ? numquid dabit catulus leonis vocem de cubili suo, nisi aliquid apprehenderit ?

3:4 Will a lion roar in the forest, if he have no prey? will the lion's whelp cry out of his den, if he have taken nothing?

3:5 numquid cadet avis in laqueum terræ absque aucupe ? numquid auferetur laqueus de terra antequam quid ceperit ?

3:5 Will the bird fall into the snare upon the earth, if there be no fowler? Shall the snare be taken up from the earth, before it hath taken somewhat?

3:6 si clanget tuba in civitate, et populus non expavescet ? si erit malum in civitate, quod Dominus non fecerit ?

3:6 Shall the trumpet sound in a city, and the people not be afraid? Shall there be evil in a city, which the Lord hath not done?

3:7 Quia non facit Dominus Deus verbum, nisi revelaverit secretum suum ad servos suos prophetas.

3:7 For the Lord God doth nothing without revealing his secret to his servants the prophets.

3:8 Leo rugiet, quis non timebit ? Dominus Deus locutus est, quis non prophetabit ?

3:8 The lion shall roar, who will not fear? The Lord God hath spoken, who shall not prophesy?

3:9 Auditum facite in ædibus Azoti, et in ædibus terræ Ægypti, et dicite : Congregamini super montes Samariæ, et videte insanias multas in medio ejus, et calumniam patientes in penetralibus ejus.

3:9 Publish it in the houses of Azotus, and in the houses of the land of Egypt, and say: Assemble yourselves upon the mountains of Samaria, and behold the many follies in the midst thereof, and them that suffer oppression in the inner rooms thereof.

3:10 Et nescierunt facere rectum, dicit Dominus, thesaurizantes iniquitatem et rapinas in ædibus suis.

3:10 And they have not known to do the right thing, saith the Lord, storing up iniquity, and robberies in their houses.

3:11 Propterea hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Tribulabitur et circuietur terra : et detrahetur ex te fortitudo tua, et diripientur ædes tuæ.

3:11 Therefore thus saith the Lord God: The land shall be in tribulation, and shall be compassed about: and thy strength shall be taken away from thee, and thy houses shall be spoiled.

3:12 Hæc dicit Dominus : Quomodo si eruat pastor de ore leonis duo crura, aut extremum auriculæ, sic eruentur filii Israël, qui habitant in Samaria in plaga lectuli, et in Damasci grabato.

3:12 Thus saith the Lord: As if a shepherd should get out of the lion's mouth two legs, or the tip of the ear: so shall the children of Israel be taken out that dwell in Samaria, in a place of a bed, and in the couch of Damascus.

3:13 Audite, et contestamini in domo Jacob, dicit Dominus Deus exercituum ;

3:13 Hear ye, and testify in the house of Jacob, saith the Lord the God of hosts:

3:14 quia in die cum visitare cœpero prævaricationes Israël, super eum visitabo, et super altaria Bethel ; et amputabuntur cornua altaris, et cadent in terram.

3:14 That in the day when I shall begin to visit the transgressions of Israel, I will visit upon him, and upon the altars of Bethel: and the horns of the altars shall be cut off, and shall fall to the ground.

3:15 Et percutiam domum hiemalem cum domo æstiva, et peribunt domus eburneæ, et dissipabuntur ædes multæ, dicit Dominus.

3:15 And I will strike the winter house with the summer house: and the houses of ivory shall perish, and many houses shall be destroyed, saith the Lord.

Chapter 4

4:1 Audite verbum hoc, vaccæ pingues, quæ estis in monte Samariæ, quæ calumniam facitis egenis et confringitis pauperes ; quæ dicitis dominis vestris : Afferte, et bibemus.

4:1 Hear this word, ye fat kine that are in the mountains of Samaria: you that oppress the needy, and crush the poor: that say to your masters: Bring, and we will drink.

4:2 Juravit Dominus Deus in sancto suo, quia ecce dies venient super vos, et levabunt vos in contis, et reliquias vestras in ollis ferventibus.

4:2 The Lord God hath sworn by his holiness, that lo, the days shall come upon you, when they shall lift you up on pikes, and what shall remain of you in boiling pots.

4:3 Et per aperturas exibitis altera contra alteram, et projiciemini in Armon, dicit Dominus.

4:3 And you shall go out at the breaches one over against the other, and you shall be cast forth into Armon, saith the Lord.

4:4 Venite ad Bethel, et impie agite ; ad Galgalam, et multiplicate prævaricationem : et afferte mane victimas vestras, tribus diebus decimas vestras.

4:4 Come ye to Bethel, and do wickedly: to Galgal, and multiply transgressions: and bring in the morning your victims, your tithes in three days.

4:5 Et sacrificate de fermentato laudem, et vocate voluntarias oblationes, et annuntiate ; sic enim voluistis, filii Israël, dicit Dominus Deus.

4:5 And offer a sacrifice of praise with leaven: and call free offerings, and proclaim it: for so you would do, O children of Israel, saith the Lord God.

4:6 Unde et ego dedi vobis stuporem dentium in cunctis urbibus vestris, et indigentiam panum in omnibus locis vestris ; et non estis reversi ad me, dicit Dominus.

4:6 Whereupon I also have given you dulness of teeth in all your cities, and want of bread in all your places: yet you have not returned to me, saith the Lord.

4:7 Ego quoque prohibui a vobis imbrem, cum adhuc tres menses superessent usque ad messem : et plui super unam civitatem, et super alteram civitatem non plui ; pars una compluta est, et pars super quam non plui, aruit.

4:7 I also have withholden the rain from you, when there were yet three months to the harvest: and I caused it to rain upon on city, and caused it not to rain upon another city: one piece was rained upon: and the piece whereupon I rained not, withered.

4:8 Et venerunt duæ et tres civitates ad unam civitatem ut biberent aquam, et non sunt satiatæ ; et non redistis ad me, dicit Dominus.

4:8 And two and three cities went to one city to drink water, and were not filled: yet you returned not to me, saith the Lord.

4:9 Percussi vos in vento urente, et in aurugine : multitudinem hortorum vestrorum et vinearum vestrarum, oliveta vestra et ficeta vestra comedit eruca : et non redistis ad me, dicit Dominus.

4:9 I struck you with a burning wind, and with mildew, the palmerworm hath eaten up your many gardens, and your vineyards: your olive groves, and fig groves: yet you returned not to me, saith the Lord.

4:10 Misi in vos mortem in via Ægypti ; percussi in gladio juvenes vestros, usque ad captivitatem equorum vestrorum, et ascendere feci putredinem castrorum vestrorum in nares vestras : et non redistis ad me, dicit Dominus.

4:10 I sent death upon you in the way of Egypt, I slew your young men with the sword, even to the captivity of your horses: and I made the stench of your camp to come up into your nostrils: yet you returned not to me, saith the Lord.

4:11 Subverti vos sicut subvertit Deus Sodomam et Gomorrham, et facti estis quasi torris raptus ab incendio : et non redistis ad me, dicit Dominus.

4:11 I destroyed some of you, as God destroyed Sodom and Gomorrha, and you were as a firebrand plucked out of the burning: yet you returned not to me, saith the Lord.

4:12 Quapropter hæc faciam tibi, Israël : postquam autem hæc fecero tibi, præparare in occursum Dei tui, Israël.

4:12 Therefore I will do these things to thee, O Israel: and after I shall have done these things to thee, be prepared to meet thy God, O Israel.

4:13 Quia ecce formans montes, et creans ventum, et annuntians homini eloquium suum, faciens matutinam nebulam, et gradiens super excelsa terræ : Dominus Deus exercituum nomen ejus.

4:13 For behold he that formeth the mountains and createth the wind, and declareth his word to man, he that maketh the morning mist, and walketh upon the high places of the earth: the Lord the God of hosts is his name.

Chapter 5

5:1 Audite verbum istud, quod ego levo super vos planctum : domus Israël cecidit, et non adjiciet ut resurgat.

5:1 Hear ye this word, which I take up concerning you for a lamentation. The house of Israel is fallen, and it shall rise no more.

5:2 Virgo Israël projecta est in terram suam, non est qui suscitet eam.

5:2 The virgin of Israel is cast down upon her land, there is none to raise her up.

5:3 Quia hæc dicit Dominus Deus : Urbs de qua egrediebantur mille, relinquentur in ea centum ; et de qua egrediebantur centum, relinquentur in ea decem in domo Israël.

5:3 For thus saith the Lord God: The city, out of which came forth a thousand, there shall be left in it a hundred: and out of which there came a hundred, there shall be left in it ten, in the house of Israel.

5:4 Quia hæc dicit Dominus domui Israël : Quærite me, et vivetis.

5:4 For thus saith the Lord to the house of Israel: Seek ye me, and you shall live.

5:5 Et nolite quærere Bethel, et in Galgalam nolite intrare, et in Bersabee non transibitis, quia Galgala captiva ducetur, et Bethel erit inutilis.

5:5 But seek not Bethel, and go not into Galgal, neither shall you pass over to Bersabee: for Galgal shall go into captivity, and Bethel shall be unprofitable.

5:6 Quærite Dominum, et vivite (ne forte comburatur ut ignis domus Joseph, et devorabit, et non erit qui extinguat Bethel :

5:6 Seek ye the Lord, and live: lest the house of Joseph be burnt with fire, and it shall devour, and there shall be none to quench Bethel.

5:7 qui convertitis in absinthium judicium, et justitiam in terra relinquitis) :

5:7 You that turn judgment into wormwood, and forsake justice in the land,

5:8 facientem Arcturum et Orionem, et convertentem in mane tenebras, et diem in noctem mutantem ; qui vocat aquas maris, et effundit eas super faciem terræ ; Dominus nomen est ejus :

5:8 Seek him that maketh Arcturus, and Orion, and that turneth darkness into morning, and that changeth day into night: that calleth the waters of the sea, and poureth them out upon the face of the earth: The Lord is his name.

5:9 qui subridet vastitatem super robustum, et depopulationem super potentem affert.

5:9 He that with a smile bringeth destruction upon the strong, and waste upon the mighty.

5:10 Odio habuerunt corripientem in porta, et loquentem perfecte abominati sunt.

5:10 They have hated him that rebuketh in the gate: and have abhorred him that speaketh perfectly.

5:11 Idcirco, pro eo quod diripiebatis pauperem, et prædam electam tollebatis ab eo, domos quadro lapide ædificabitis, et non habitabitis in eis ; vineas plantabis amantissimas, et non bibetis vinum earum.

5:11 Therefore because you robbed the poor, and took the choice prey from him: you shall build houses with square stone, and shall not dwell in them: you shall plant most delightful vineyards, and shall not drink the wine of them.

5:12 Quia cognovi multa scelera vestra, et fortia peccata vestra : hostes justi, accipientes munus, et pauperes deprimentes in porta.

5:12 Because I know your manifold crimes, and your grievous sins: enemies of the just, taking bribes, and oppressing the poor in the gate.

5:13 Ideo prudens in tempore illo tacebit, quia tempus malum est.

5:13 Therefore the prudent shall keep silence at that time, for it is an evil time.

5:14 Quærite bonum, et non malum, ut vivatis ; et erit Dominus Deus exercituum vobiscum, sicut dixistis.

5:14 Seek ye good, and not evil, that you may live: and the Lord the God of hosts will be with you, as you have said.

5:15 Odite malum et diligite bonum, et constituite in porta judicium : si forte misereatur Dominus Deus exercituum reliquiis Joseph.

5:15 Hate evil, and love good, and establish judgment in the gate: it may be the Lord the God of hosts may have mercy on the remnant of Joseph.

5:16 Propterea hæc dicit Dominus Deus exercituum, dominator : In omnibus plateis planctus ; et in cunctis quæ foris sunt, dicetur : Væ, væ ! et vocabunt agricolam ad luctum, et ad planctum eos qui sciunt plangere.

5:16 Therefore thus saith the Lord the God of hosts the sovereign Lord: In every street there shall be wailing: and in all places that are without, they shall say: Alas, alas! and they shall call the husbandman to mourning, and such as are skilful in lamentation to lament.

5:17 Et in omnibus vineis erit planctus, quia pertransibo in medio tui, dicit Dominus.

5:17 And in all vineyards there shall be wailing: because I will pass through in the midst of thee, saith the Lord.

5:18 Væ desiderantibus diem Domini ! ad quid eam vobis ? Dies Domini ista, tenebræ, et non lux.

5:18 Woe to them that desire the day of the Lord: to what end is it for you? the day of the Lord is darkness, and not light.

5:19 Quomodo si fugiat vir a facie leonis, et occurrat ei ursus ; et ingrediatur domum, et innitatur manu sua super parietem, et mordeat eum coluber.

5:19 As if a man should flee from the face of a lion, and a bear should meet him: or enter into the house, and lean with his hand upon the wall, and a serpent should bite him.

5:20 Numquid non tenebræ dies Domini, et non lux ; et caligo, et non splendor in ea ?

5:20 Shall not the day of the Lord be darkness, and not light: and obscurity, and no brightness in it?

5:21 Odi, et projeci festivitates vestras, et non capiam odorem cœtuum vestrorum.

5:21 I hate, and have rejected your festivities: and I will not receive the odour of your assemblies.

5:22 Quod si obtuleritis mihi holocautomata, et munera vestra, non suscipiam ; et vota pinguium vestrorum non respiciam.

5:22 And if you offer me holocausts, and your gifts, I will not receive them: neither will I regard the vows of your fat beasts.

5:23 Aufer a me tumultum carminum tuorum ; et cantica lyræ tuæ non audiam.

5:23 Take away from me the tumult of thy songs: and I will not hear the canticles of thy harp.

5:24 Et revelabitur quasi aqua judicium, et justitia quasi torrens fortis.

5:24 But judgment shall be revealed as water, and justice as a mighty torrent.

5:25 Numquid hostias et sacrificium obtulistis mihi in deserto quadraginta annis, domus Israël ?

5:25 Did you offer victims and sacrifices to me in the desert for forty years, O house of Israel?

5:26 et portastis tabernaculum Moloch vestro, et imaginem idolorum vestrorum, sidus dei vestri, quæ fecistis vobis.

5:26 But you carried a tabernacle for your Moloch, and the image of your idols, the star of your god, which you made to yourselves.

5:27 Et migrare vos faciam trans Damascum, dicit Dominus : Deus exercituum nomen ejus.

5:27 And I will cause you to go into captivity beyond Damascus, saith the Lord, the God of hosts is his name.

Chapter 6

6:1 Væ qui opulenti estis in Sion, et confiditis in monte Samariæ : optimates capita populorum, ingredientes pompatice domum Israël !

6:1 Woe to you that are wealthy in Sion, and to you that have confidence in the mountain of Samaria: ye great men, heads of the people, that go in with state into the house of Israel.

6:2 Transite in Chalane, et videte, et ite inde in Emath magnam, et descendite in Geth Palæstinorum, et ad optima quæque regna horum : si latior terminus eorum termino vestro est.

6:2 Pass ye over to Chalane, and see, and go from thence into Emath the great: and go down into Geth of the Philistines, and to all the best kingdoms of these: if their border be larger than your border.

6:3 Qui separati estis in diem malum, et appropinquatis solio iniquitatis ;

6:3 You that are separated unto the evil day: and that approach to the throne of iniquity;

6:4 qui dormitis in lectis eburneis, et lascivitis in stratis vestris ; qui comeditis agnum de grege, et vitulos de medio armenti ;

6:4 You that sleep upon beds of ivory, and are wanton on your couches: that eat the lambs out of the flock, and the calves out of the midst of the herd;

6:5 qui canitis ad vocem psalterii, sicut David putaverunt se habere vasa cantici,

6:5 You that sing to the sound of the psaltery: they have thought themselves to have instruments of music like David;

6:6 bibentes vinum in phialis, et optimo unguento delibuti, et nihil patiebantur super contritione Joseph.

6:6 That drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the best ointments: and they are not concerned for the affliction of Joseph.

6:7 Quapropter nunc migrabunt in capite transmigrantium, et auferetur factio lascivientium.

6:7 Wherefore now they shall go captive at the head of them that go into captivity: and the faction of the luxurious ones shall be taken away.

6:8 Juravit Dominus Deus in anima sua, dicit Dominus Deus exercituum : Detestor ego superbiam Jacob, et domos ejus odi, et tradam civitatem cum habitatoribus suis.

6:8 The Lord God hath sworn by his own soul, saith the Lord the God of hosts: I detest the pride of Jacob, and I hate his houses, and I will deliver up the city with the inhabitants thereof.

6:9 Quod si reliqui fuerint decem viri in domo una, et ipsi morientur.

6:9 And if there remain ten men in one house, they also shall die.

6:10 Et tollet eum propinquus suus, et comburet eum, ut efferat ossa de domo ; et dicet ei, qui in penetralibus domus est : Numquid adhuc est penes te ?

6:10 And a man's kinsman shall take him up, and shall burn him, that he may carry the bones out of the house; and he shall say to him that is in the inner rooms of the house: Is there yet any with thee?

6:11 Et respondebit : Finis est. Et dicet ei : Tace, et non recorderis nominis Domini.

6:11 And he shall answer: There is an end. And he shall say to him: Hold thy peace, and mention not the name of the Lord.

6:12 Quia ecce Dominus mandabit, et percutiet domum majorem ruinis, et domum minorem scissionibus.

6:12 For behold the Lord hath commanded, and he will strike the greater house with breaches, and the lesser house with clefts.

6:13 Numquid currere queunt in petris equi, aut arari potest in bubalis ? quoniam convertistis in amaritudinem judicium, et fructum justitiæ in absinthium.

6:13 Can horses run upon the rocks, or can any one plough with buffles? for you have turned judgment into bitterness, and the fruit of justice into wormwood.

6:14 Qui lætamini in nihilo ; qui dicitis : Numquid non in fortitudine nostra assumpsimus nobis cornua ?

6:14 You that rejoice in a thing of nought: you that say: Have we not taken unto us horns by our own strength?

6:15 Ecce enim suscitabo super vos, domus Israël, dicit Dominus Deus exercituum, gentem, et conteret vos ab introitu Emath usque ad torrentem deserti.

6:15 But behold, I will raise up a nation against you, O house of Israel, saith the Lord the God of hosts; and they shall destroy you from the entrance of Emath, even to the torrent of the desert.

Chapter 7

7:1 Hæc ostendit mihi Dominus Deus : et ecce fictor locustæ in principio germinantium serotini imbris, et ecce serotinus post tonsionem regis.

7:1 These things the Lord God shewed to me: and behold the locust was formed in the beginning of the shooting up of the latter rain, and lo, it was the latter rain after the king's mowing.

7:2 Et factum est, cum consummasset comedere herbam terræ, dixi : Domine Deus, propitius esto, obsecro ; quis suscitabit Jacob, quia parvulus est ?

7:2 And it came to pass, that when they had made an end of eating the grass of the land, I said: O Lord God, be merciful, I beseech thee: who shall raise up Jacob, for he is very little?

7:3 Misertus est Dominus super hoc : Non erit, dixit Dominus.

7:3 The Lord had pity upon this: It shall not be, said the Lord.

7:4 Hæc ostendit mihi Dominus Deus : et ecce vocabat judicium ad ignem Dominus Deus ; et devoravit abyssum multam, et comedit simul partem.

7:4 These things the Lord God shewed to me: and behold the Lord called for judgment unto fire, and it devoured the great deep, and ate up a part at the same time.

7:5 Et dixi : Domine Deus, quiesce, obsecro ; quis suscitabit Jacob, quia parvulus est ?

7:5 And I said: O Lord God, cease, I beseech thee, who shall raise up Jacob, for he is a little one?

7:6 Misertus est Dominus super hoc : Sed et istud non erit, dixit Dominus Deus.

7:6 The Lord had pity upon this. Yea this also shall not be, said the Lord God.

7:7 Hæc ostendit mihi Dominus : et ecce Dominus stans super murum litum, et in manu ejus trulla cæmentarii.

7:7 These things the Lord shewed to me: and behold the Lord was standing upon a plastered wall, and in his hand a mason's trowel.

7:8 Et dixit Dominus ad me : Quid tu vides, Amos ? Et dixi : Trullam cæmentarii. Et dixit Dominus : Ecce ego ponam trullam in medio populi mei Israël ; non adjiciam ultra superinducere eum.

7:8 And the Lord said to me: What seest thou, Amos? And I said: A mason's trowel. And the Lord said: Behold, I will lay down the trowel in the midst of my people Israel. I will plaster them over no more.

7:9 Et demolientur excelsa idoli, et sanctificationes Israël desolabuntur, et consurgam super domum Jeroboam in gladio.

7:9 And the high places of the idol shall be thrown down, and the sanctuaries of Israel shall be laid waste: and I will rise up against the house of Jeroboam with the sword.

7:10 Et misit Amasias, sacerdos Bethel, ad Jeroboam, regem Israël, dicens : Rebellavit contra te Amos in medio domus Israël ; non poterit terra sustinere universos sermones ejus.

7:10 And Amasias the priest of Bethel sent to Jeroboam king of Israel, saying: Amos hath rebelled against thee in the midst of the house of Israel: the land is not able to bear all his words.

7:11 Hæc enim dicit Amos : In gladio morietur Jeroboam, et Israël captivus migrabit de terra sua.

7:11 For thus saith Amos: Jeroboam shall die by the sword, and Israel shall be carried away captive out of their own land.

7:12 Et dixit Amasias ad Amos : Qui vides, gradere : fuge in terram Juda, et comede ibi panem, et prophetabis ibi.

7:12 And Amasias said to Amos: Thou seer, go, flee away into the land of Juda: and eat bread there, and prophesy there.

7:13 Et in Bethel non adjicies ultra ut prophetes, quia sanctificatio regis est, et domus regni est.

7:13 But prophesy not again any more in Bethel: because it is the king's sanctuary, and it is the house of the kingdom.

7:14 Responditque Amos, et dixit ad Amasiam : Non sum propheta, et non sum filius prophetæ : sed armentarius ego sum vellicans sycomoros.

7:14 And Amos answered and said to Amasias: I am not a prophet, nor am I the son of a prophet: but I am a herdsman plucking wild figs.

7:15 Et tulit me Dominus cum sequerer gregem, et dixit Dominus ad me : Vade, propheta ad populum meum Israël.

7:15 And the Lord took me when I followed the flock, and the Lord said to me: Go, prophesy to my people Israel.

7:16 Et nunc audi verbum Domini : Tu dicis : Non prophetabis super Israël, et non stillabis super domum idoli.

7:16 And now hear thou the word of the Lord: Thou sayest, thou shalt not prophesy against Israel, and thou shalt not drop thy word upon the house of the idol.

7:17 Propter hoc hæc dicit Dominus : Uxor tua in civitate fornicabitur, et filii tui et filiæ tuæ in gladio cadent, et humus tua funiculo metietur : et tu in terra polluta morieris, et Israël captivus migrabit de terra sua.

7:17 Therefore thus saith the Lord: Thy wife shall play the harlot in the city, and thy sons and thy daughters shall fall by the sword, and thy land shall be measured by a line: and thou shalt die in a polluted land, and Israel shall go into captivity out of their land.

Chapter 8

8:1 Hæc ostendit mihi Dominus Deus : et ecce uncinus pomorum.

8:1 These things the Lord shewed to me: and behold a hook to draw down the fruit.

8:2 Et dixit : Quid tu vides, Amos ? Et dixi : Uncinum pomorum. Et dixit Dominus ad me : Venit finis super populum meum Israël ; non adjiciam ultra ut pertranseam eum.

8:2 And he said: What seest thou, Amos? And I said: A hook to draw down fruit. And the Lord said to me: The end is come upon my people Israel: I will not again pass by them any more.

8:3 Et stridebunt cardines templi in die illa, dicit Dominus Deus : multi morientur ; in omni loco projicietur silentium.

8:3 And the hinges of the temple shall screak in that day, saith the Lord God: many shall die: silence shall be cast in every place.

8:4 Audite hoc, qui conteritis pauperem, et deficere facitis egenos terræ,

8:4 Hear this, you that crush the poor, and make the needy of the land to fail,

8:5 dicentes : Quando transibit mensis, et venundabimus merces ? et sabbatum, et aperiemus frumentum, ut imminuamus mensuram, et augeamus siclum, et supponamus stateras dolosas,

8:5 Saying: When will the month be over, and we shall sell our wares: and the sabbath, and we shall open the corn: that we may lessen the measure, and increase the sicle, and may convey in deceitful balances,

8:6 ut possideamus in argento egenos et pauperes pro calceamentis, et quisquilias frumenti vendamus ?

8:6 That we may possess the needy for money, and the poor for a pair of shoes, and may sell the refuse of the corn?

8:7 Juravit Dominus in superbiam Jacob : Si oblitus fuero usque ad finem omnia opera eorum.

8:7 The Lord hath sworn against the pride of Jacob: surely I will never forget all their works.

8:8 Numquid super isto non commovebitur terra, et lugebit omnis habitator ejus, et ascendet quasi fluvius universus, et ejicicetur, et defluet, quasi rivus Ægypti ?

8:8 Shall not the land tremble for this, and every one mourn that dwelleth therein: and rise up altogether as a river, and be cast out, and run down as the river of Egypt?

8:9 Et erit in die illa, dicit Dominus Deus : occidet sol in meridie, et tenebrescere faciam terram in die luminis :

8:9 And it shall come to pass in that day, saith the Lord God, that the sun shall go down at midday, and I will make the earth dark in the day of light:

8:10 et convertam festivitates vestras in luctum, et omnia cantica vestra in planctum, et inducam super omne dorsum vestrum saccum, et super omne caput calvitium : et ponam eam quasi luctum unigeniti, et novissima ejus quasi diem amarum.

8:10 And I will turn your feasts into mourning, and all your songs into lamentation: and I will bring up sackcloth upon every back of yours, and baldness upon every head: and I will make it as the mourning of an only son, and the latter end thereof as a bitter day.

8:11 Ecce dies veniunt, dicet Dominus, et mittam famem in terram : non famem panis, neque sitim aquæ, sed audiendi verbum Domini.

8:11 Behold the days come, saith the Lord, and I will send forth a famine into the land: not a famine of bread, nor a thirst of water, but of hearing the word of the Lord.

8:12 Et commovebuntur a mari usque ad mare, et ab aquilone usque ad orientem : circuibunt quærentes verbum Domini, et non invenient.

8:12 And they shall move from sea to sea, and from the north to the east: they shall go about seeking the word of the Lord, and shall not find it.

8:13 In die illa deficient virgines pulchræ et adolescentes in siti,

8:13 In that day the fair virgins, and the young men shall faint for thirst.

8:14 qui jurant in delicto Samariæ, et dicunt : Vivit Deus tuus, Dan, et vivit via Bersabee ; et cadent, et non resurgent ultra.

8:14 They that swear by the sin of Samaria, and say: Thy God, O Dan, liveth: and the way of Bersabee liveth: and they shall fall, and shall rise no more.

Chapter 9

9:1 Vidi Dominum stantem super altare, et dixit : Percute cardinem, et commoveantur superliminaria : avaritia enim in capite omnium, et novissimum eorum in gladio interficiam ; non erit fuga eis. Fugient, et non salvabitur ex eis qui fugerit.

9:1 I saw the Lord standing upon the altar, and he said: Strike the hinges, and let the lintels be shook: for there is covetousness in the head of them all, and I will slay the last of them with the sword: there shall be no flight for them: they shall flee, and he that shall flee of them shall not be delivered.

9:2 Si descenderint usque ad infernum, inde manus mea educet eos ; et si ascenderint usque in cælum, inde detraham eos.

9:2 Though they go down even to hell, thence shall my hand bring them out: and though they climb up to heaven, thence will I bring them down.

9:3 Et si absconditi fuerint in vertice Carmeli, inde scrutans auferam eos ; et si celaverint se ab oculis meis in profundo maris, ibi mandabo serpenti, et mordebit eos.

9:3 And though they be hid in the top of Carmel, I will search and take them away from thence: and though they hide themselves from my eyes in the depth of the sea, there will I command the serpent and he shall bite them.

9:4 Et si abierint in captivitatem coram inimicis suis, ibi mandabo gladio, et occidet eos : et ponam oculos meos super eos in malum, et non in bonum.

9:4 And if they go into captivity before their enemies, there will I command the sword, and it shall kill them. And I will set my eyes upon them for evil, and not for good.

9:5 Et Dominus Deus exercituum, qui tangit terram, et tabescet, et lugebunt omnes habitantes in ea : et ascendet sicut rivus omnis, et defluet sicut fluvius Ægypti.

9:5 And the Lord the God of hosts is he who toucheth the earth, and it shall melt: and all that dwell therein shall mourn: and it shall rise up as a river, and shall run down as the river of Egypt.

9:6 Qui ædificat in cælo ascensionem suam, et fasciculum suum super terram fundavit ; qui vocat aquas maris, et effundit eas super faciem terræ : Dominus nomen ejus.

9:6 He that buildeth his ascension in heaven, and hath founded his bundle upon the earth: who calleth the waters of the sea, and poureth them out upon the face of the earth, the Lord is his name.

9:7 Numquid non ut filii Æthiopum vos estis mihi, filii Israël ? ait Dominus. Numquid non Israël ascendere feci de terra Ægypti, et Palæstinos de Cappadocia, et Syros de Cyrene ?

9:7 Are not you as the children of the Ethiopians unto me, O children of Israel, saith the Lord? did not I bring up Israel, out of the land of Egypt: and the Philistines out of Cappadocia, and the Syrians out of Cyrene?

9:8 Ecce oculi Domini Dei super regnum peccans : et conteram illud a facie terræ ; verumtamen conterens non conteram domum Jacob, dicit Dominus.

9:8 Behold the eyes of the Lord God are upon the sinful kingdom, and I will destroy it from the face of the earth: but yet I will not utterly destroy the house of Jacob, saith the Lord.

9:9 Ecce enim mandabo ego, et concutiam in omnibus gentibus domum Israël, sicut concutitur triticum in cribro, et non cadet lapillus super terram.

9:9 For behold I will command, and I will sift the house of Israel among all nations, as corn is sifted in a sieve: and there shall not a little stone fall to the ground.

9:10 In gladio morientur omnes peccatores populi mei, qui dicunt : Non appropinquabit, et non veniet super nos malum.

9:10 All the sinners of my people shall fall by the sword: who say: The evils shall not approach, and shall not come upon us.

9:11 In die illa suscitabo tabernaculum David, quod cecidit : et reædificabo aperturas murorum ejus, et ea quæ corruerant instaurabo : et reædificabo illud sicut in diebus antiquis,

9:11 In that day I will raise up the tabernacle of David, that is fallen: and I will close up the breaches of the walls thereof, and repair what was fallen: and I will rebuild it as in the days of old.

9:12 ut possideant reliquias Idumææ, et omnes nationes : eo quod invocatum sit nomen meum super eos, dicit Dominus faciens hæc.

9:12 That they may possess the remnant of Edom, and all nations, because my name is invoked upon them: saith the Lord that doth these things.

9:13 Ecce dies veniunt, dicit Dominus, et comprehendet arator messorem, et calcator uvæ mittentem semen : et stillabunt montes dulcedinem, et omnes colli culti erunt.

9:13 Behold the days come, saith the Lord, when the ploughman shall overtake the reaper, and the treader of grapes him that soweth seed: and the mountains shall drop sweetness, and every hill shall be tilled.

9:14 Et convertam captivitatem populi mei Israël ; et ædificabunt civitates desertas, et inhabitabunt ; et plantabunt vineas, et bibent vinum earum, et facient hortos, et comedent fructus eorum.

9:14 And I will bring back the captivity of my people Israel: and they shall build the abandoned cities, and inhabit them: and they shall plant vineyards, and drink the wine of them: and shall make gardens, and eat the fruits of them.

9:15 Et plantabo eos super humum suam, et non evellam eos ultra de terra sua, quam dedi eis, dicit Dominus Deus tuus.

9:15 And I will plant them upon their own land: and I will no more pluck them out of their land which I have given them, saith the Lord thy God.

Obadiah

Chapter 1

1:1 Visio Abdiæ. Hæc dicit Dominus Deus ad Edom : Auditum audivimus a Domino, et legatum ad gentes misit : surgite, et consurgamus adversus eum in prælium.

1:1 The vision of Obadiah. Thus saith the Lord God to Edom: We have heard a rumour from the Lord, and he hath sent an ambassador to the nations: Arise, and let us rise up to battle against him.

1:2 Ecce parvulum dedi te in gentibus : contemptibilis tu es valde.

1:2 Behold I have made thee small among the nations: thou art exceeding contemptible.

1:3 Superbia cordis tui extulit te, habitantem in scissuris petrarum, exaltantem solium tuum ; qui dicis in corde tuo : Quis detrahet me in terram ?

1:3 The pride of thy heart hath lifted thee up, who dwellest in the clefts of the rocks, and settest up thy throne on high: who sayest in thy heart: Who shall bring me down to the ground?

1:4 Si exaltatus fueris ut aquila, et si inter sidera posueris nidum tuum, inde detraham te, dicit Dominus.

1:4 Though thou be exalted as an eagle, and though thou set thy nest among the stars: thence will I bring thee down, saith the Lord.

1:5 Si fures introissent ad te, si latrones per noctem, quomodo conticuisses ? nonne furati essent sufficientia sibi ? Si vindemiatores introissent ad te, numquid saltem racemum reliquissent tibi ?

1:5 If thieves had gone in to thee, if robbers by night, how wouldst thou have held thy peace? would they not have stolen till they had enough? if the grapegatherers had come in to thee, would they not have left thee at the least a cluster?

1:6 Quomodo scrutati sunt Esau ; investigaverunt abscondita ejus ?

1:6 How have they searched Esau, how have they sought out his hidden things?

1:7 Usque ad terminum emiserunt te : omnes viri fœderis tui illuserunt tibi : invaluerunt adversum te viri pacis tuæ, qui comedunt tecum, ponent insidias subter te ; non est prudentia in eo.

1:7 They have sent thee out even to the border: all the men of thy confederacy have deceived thee: the men of thy peace have prevailed against thee: they that eat with thee shall lay snares under thee: there is no wisdom in him.

1:8 Numquid non in die illa, dicit Dominus, perdam sapientes de Idumæa, et prudentiam de monte Esau ?

1:8 Shall not I in that day, saith the Lord, destroy the wise out of Edom, and understanding out of the mount of Esau?

1:9 Et timebunt fortes tui a meridie, ut intereat vir de monte Esau.

1:9 And thy valiant men of the south shall be afraid, that man may be cut off from the mount of Esau.

1:10 Propter interfectionem, et propter iniquitatem in fratrem tuum Jacob, operiet te confusio, et peribis in æternum.

1:10 For the slaughter, and for the iniquity against thy brother Jacob, confusion shall cover thee, and thou shalt perish for ever.

1:11 In die cum stares adversus eum, quando capiebant alieni exercitum ejus, et extranei ingrediebantur portas ejus, et super Jerusalem mittebant sortem, tu quoque eras quasi unus ex eis.

1:11 In the day when thou stoodest against him, when strangers carried away his army captive, and foreigners entered into his gates, and cast lots upon Jerusalem: thou also wast as one of them.

1:12 Et non despicies in die fratris tui, in die peregrinationis ejus : et non lætaberis super filios Juda in die perditionis eorum : et non magnificabis os tuum in die angustiæ.

1:12 But thou shalt not look on in the day of thy brother, in the day of his leaving his country: and thou shalt not rejoice over the children of Juda, in the day of their destruction: and thou shalt not magnify thy mouth in the day of distress.

1:13 Neque ingredieris portam populi mei in die ruinæ eorum ; neque despicies et tu in malis ejus in die vastitatis illius. Et non emitteris adversus exercitum ejus in die vastitatis illius,

1:13 Neither shalt thou enter into the gate of my people in the day of their ruin: neither shalt thou also look on in his evils in the day of his calamity: and thou shalt not be sent out against his army in the day of his desolation.

1:14 neque stabis in exitibus ut interficias eos qui fugerint, et non concludes reliquos ejus in die tribulationis.

1:14 Neither shalt thou stand in the crossways to kill them that flee: and thou shalt not shut up them that remain of him in the day of tribulation.

1:15 Quoniam juxta est dies Domini super omnes gentes : sicut fecisti, fiet tibi ; retributionem tuam convertet in caput tuum.

1:15 For the day of the Lord is at hand upon all nations: as thou hast done, so shall it be done to thee: he will turn thy reward upon thy own head.

1:16 Quomodo enim bibistis super montem sanctum meum, bibent omnes gentes jugiter : et bibent, et absorbebunt, et erunt quasi non sint.

1:16 For as you have drunk upon my holy mountain, so all nations shall drink continually: and they shall drink, and sup up, and they shall be as though they were not.

1:17 Et in monte Sion erit salvatio, et erit sanctus ; et possidebit domus Jacob eos qui se possederant.

1:17 And in mount Sion shall be salvation, and it shall be holy, and the house of Jacob shall possess those that possessed them.

1:18 Et erit domus Jacob ignis, et domus Joseph flamma, et domus Esau stipula : et succendentur in eis, et devorabunt eos, et non erunt reliquiæ domus Esau, quia Dominus locutus est.

1:18 And the house of Jacob shall be a fire, and the house of Joseph a flame, and the house of Esau stubble: and they shall be kindled in them, and shall devour them: and there shall be no remains of the house of Esau, for the Lord hath spoken it.

1:19 Et hæreditabunt hi, qui ad austrum sunt, montem Esau, et qui in campestribus, Philisthiim : et possidebunt regionem Ephraim et regionem Samariæ, et Benjamin possidebit Galaad.

1:19 And they that are toward the south, shall inherit the mount of Esau, and they that are in the plains, the Philistines: and they shall possess the country of Ephraim, and the country of Samaria: and Benjamin shall possess Galaad.

1:20 Et transmigratio exercitus hujus filiorum Israël, omnia loca Chananæorum usque ad Sareptam : et transmigratio Jerusalem, quæ in Bosphoro est, possidebit civitates austri.

1:20 And the captivity of this host of the children of Israel, all the places of the Chanaanites even to Sarepta: and the captivity of Jerusalem that is in Bosphorus, shall possess the cities of the south.

1:21 Et ascendent salvatores in montem Sion judicare montem Esau, et erit Domino regnum.

1:21 And saviours shall come up into mount Sion to judge the mount of Esau: and the kingdom shall be for the Lord.

Jonah

Chapter 1

1:1 Et factum est verbum Domini ad Jonam, filium Amathi, dicens :

1:1 Now the word of the Lord came to Jonah, the son of Amathi, saying:

1:2 Surge, et vade in Niniven, civitatem grandem, et prædica in ea, quia ascendit malitia ejus coram me.

1:2 Arise and go to Ninive, the great city, and preach in it: For the wickedness thereof is come up before me.

1:3 Et surrexit Jonas, ut fugeret in Tharsis a facie Domini, et descendit in Joppen : et invenit navem euntem in Tharsis, et dedit naulum ejus, et descendit in eam ut iret cum eis in Tharsis a facie Domini.

1:3 And Jonah rose up to flee into Tharsis from the face of the Lord, and he went down to Joppe, and found a ship going to Tharsis: and he paid the fare thereof, and went down into it, to go with them to Tharsis from the face of the Lord,

1:4 Dominus autem misit ventum magnum in mare : et facta est tempestas magna in mari, et navis periclitabatur conteri.

1:4 But the Lord sent a great wind to the sea: and a great tempest was raised in the sea, and the ship was in danger to be broken.

1:5 Et timuerunt nautæ, et clamaverunt viri ad deum suum, et miserunt vasa quæ erant in navi, in mare, ut alleviaretur ab eis ; et Jonas descendit ad interiora navis, et dormiebat sopore gravi.

1:5 And the mariners were afraid, and the men cried to their god: and they cast forth the wares that were in the ship, into the sea, to lighten it of them: and Jonah went down into the inner part of the ship, and fell into a deep sleep.

1:6 Et accessit ad eum gubernator, et dixit ei : Quid tu sopore deprimeris ? surge, invoca Deum tuum, si forte recogitet Deus de nobis, et non pereamus.

1:6 And the ship master came to him and said to him: Why art thou fast asleep? rise up call upon thy God, if so be that God will think of us that we may not perish.

1:7 Et dixit vir ad collegam suum : Venite et mittamus sortes, et sciamus quare hoc malum sit nobis. Et miserunt sortes, et cecidit sors super Jonam.

1:7 And they said every one to his fellow: Come and let us cast lots, that we may know why this evil is upon us. And they cast lots, and the lot fell upon Jonah.

1:8 Et dixerunt ad eum : Indica nobis cujus causa malum istud sit nobis : quod est opus tuum ? quæ terra tua, et quo vadis ? vel ex quo populo es tu ?

1:8 And they said to him: Tell us for what cause this evil is upon us, what is thy business? of what country art thou? and whither goest thou? or of what people art thou?

1:9 Et dixit ad eos : Hebræus ego sum, et Dominum Deum cæli ego timeo, qui fecit mare et aridam.

1:9 And he said to them: I am a Hebrew, and I fear the Lord, and the God of heaven, who made both the sea and the dry land.

1:10 Et timuerunt viri timore magno, et dixerunt ad eum : Quid hoc fecisti ? cognoverunt enim viri quod a facie Domini fugeret, quia indicaverat eis.

1:10 And the men were greatly afraid, and they said to him: Why hast thou done this? (For the men knew that he fled from the face of the Lord: because he had told them.)

1:11 Et dixerunt ad eum : Quid faciemus tibi, et cessabit mare a nobis ? quia mare ibat, et intumescebat.

1:11 And they said to him: What shall we do with thee, that the sea may be calm to us? for the sea flowed and swelled.

1:12 Et dixit ad eos : Tollite me, et mittite in mare, et cessabit mare a vobis : scio enim ego quoniam propter me tempestas hæc grandis venit super vos.

1:12 And he said to them: take me up, and cast me into the sea, and the sea shall be calm to you: for I know for my sake this great tempest is upon you.

1:13 Et remigabant viri ut reverterentur ad aridam, et non valebant, quia mare ibat, et intumescebat super eos.

1:13 And the men rowed hard to return the land, but they were not able: because the sea tossed and swelled upon them.

1:14 Et clamaverunt ad Dominum, et dixerunt : Quæsumus, Domine, ne pereamus in anima viri istius, et ne des super nos sanguinem innocentem : quia tu, Domine, sicut voluisti, fecisti.

1:14 And they cried to the Lord, and said: We beseech thee, O Lord let us not perish for this man's life, and lay not upon us innocent blood: for thou, oh Lord, hast done as it pleased thee.

1:15 Et tulerunt Jonam, et miserunt in mare : et stetit mare a fervore suo.

1:15 And they took Jonah, and cast him into the sea, and the sea ceased from raging.

1:16 Et timuerunt viri timore magno Dominum : et immolaverunt hostias Domino, et voverunt vota.

1:16 And the men feared the Lord exceedingly, and sacrificed victims to the Lord, and made vows.

Chapter 2

2:1 Et præparavit Dominus piscem grandem ut deglutiret Jonam : et erat Jonas in ventre piscis tribus diebus et tribus noctibus.

2:1 Now the Lord prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah: and Jonah was in the belly of a fish for three days and three nights.

2:2 Et oravit Jonas ad Dominum Deum suum de ventre piscis,

2:2 And Jonah prayed to the Lord, his God, out of the belly of the fish.

2:3 et dixit : Clamavi de tribulatione mea ad Dominum, et exaudivit me ; de ventre inferi clamavi, et exaudisti vocem meam.

2:3 And he said: I cried out of my affliction to the Lord, and he heard me: I cried out of the belly of hell, and thou hast heard my voice.

2:4 Et projecisti me in profundum in corde maris, et flumen circumdedit me : omnes gurgites tui, et fluctus tui super me transierunt.

2:4 And thou hast cast me forth into the deep, in the heart of the sea, and a flood hast compassed me: all thy billows, and thy waves have passed over me.

2:5 Et ego dixi : Abjectus sum a conspectu oculorum tuorum ; verumtamen rursus videbo templum sanctum tuum.

2:5 And I said: I am cast away out of the sight of thy eyes: but yet I shall see the holy temple again.

2:6 Circumdederunt me aquæ usque ad animam : abyssus vallavit me, pelagus operuit caput meum.

2:6 The waters compassed me about even to the soul: the deep hath closed me round about, the sea hath covered my head.

2:7 Ad extrema montium descendi ; terræ vectes concluserunt me in æternum : et sublevabis de corruptione vitam meam, Domine Deus meus.

2:7 I went down to the lowest parts of the mountains: the bars of the earth have shut me up for ever: and thou wilt bring up my life from corruption, O Lord, my God.

2:8 Cum angustiaretur in me anima mea, Domini recordatus sum : ut veniat ad te oratio mea, ad templum sanctum tuum.

2:8 When my soul was in distress within me, I remembered the Lord: that my prayer may come to thee, unto the holy temple.

2:9 Qui custodiunt vanitates frustra, misericordiam suam derelinquunt.

2:9 They that in vain observe vanities, forsake their own mercy.

2:10 Ego autem in voce laudis immolabo tibi : quæcumque vovi, reddam pro salute Domino.

2:10 But I with the voice of praise will sacrifice to thee: I will pay whatsoever I have vowed for my salvation to the Lord.

2:11 Et dixit Dominus pisci, et evomuit Jonam in aridam.

2:11 And the Lord spoke to the fish: and it vomited out Jonah upon the dry land.

Chapter 3

3:1 Et factum est verbum Domini ad Jonam secundo, dicens :

3:1 And the word of the Lord came to Jonah the second time saying:

3:2 Surge, et vade in Niniven, civitatem magnam, et prædica in ea prædicationem quam ego loquor ad te.

3:2 Arise, and go to Ninive, the great city: and preach in it the preaching that I bid thee.

3:3 Et surrexit Jonas, et abiit in Niniven juxta verbum Domini : et Ninive erat civitas magna, itinere trium dierum.

3:3 And Jonah arose, and went to Ninive, according to the word of the Lord: now Ninive was a great city of three days' journey.

3:4 Et cœpit Jonas introire in civitatem itinere diei unius : et clamavit, et dixit : Adhuc quadraginta dies, et Ninive subvertetur.

3:4 And Jonah began to enter into the city one day's journey: and he cried and said: Yet forty days and Ninive shall be destroyed.

3:5 Et crediderunt viri Ninivitæ in Deum, et prædicaverunt jejunium, et vestiti sunt saccis, a majore usque ad minorem.

3:5 And the men of Ninive believed in God: and they proclaimed a fast, and put on sackcloth from the greatest to the least.

3:6 Et pervenit verbum ad regem Ninive : et surrexit de solio suo, et abjecit vestimentum suum a se, et indutus est sacco, et sedit in cinere.

3:6 And the word came to the king of Ninive: and he rose up out of his throne, and cast away his robe from him, and was clothed in sackcloth, and sat in ashes.

3:7 Et clamavit, et dixit in Ninive ex ore regis et principum ejus, dicens : Homines, et jumenta, et boves, et pecora non gustent quidquam : nec pascantur, et aquam non bibant.

3:7 And he caused it to be proclaimed and published in Ninive, from the mouth of the king and of his princes, saying: Let neither men nor beasts, oxen, nor sheep taste anything: let them not feed, nor drink water.

3:8 Et operiantur saccis homines et jumenta, et clament ad Dominum in fortitudine : et convertatur vir a via sua mala, et ab iniquitate quæ est in manibus eorum.

3:8 And let men and beasts be covered with sackcloth, and cry to the Lord with all their strength, and let them turn every one from his evil way, and from the iniquity that is in their hands.

3:9 Quis scit si convertatur et ignoscat Deus, et revertatur a furore iræ suæ, et non peribimus ?

3:9 Who can tell if God will turn, and forgive: and will turn away from his fierce anger, and we shall not perish?

3:10 Et vidit Deus opera eorum, quia conversi sunt de via sua mala : et misertus est Deus super malitiam quam locutus fuerat ut faceret eis, et non fecit.

3:10 And God saw their works, that they were turned from their evil way: and God had mercy with regard to the evil which he had said that he would do to them, and he did it not.

Chapter 4

4:1 Et afflictus est Jonas afflictione magna, et iratus est :

4:1 And Jonah was exceedingly troubled, and was angry:

4:2 et oravit ad Dominum, et dixit : Obsecro, Domine, numquid non hoc est verbum meum cum adhuc essem in terra mea ? propter hoc præoccupavi ut fugerem in Tharsis : scio enim quia tu Deus clemens et misericors es, patiens et multæ miserationis, et ignoscens super malitia.

4:2 And he prayed to the Lord, and said: I beseech thee, O Lord, is not this what I said, when I was yet in my own country? therefore I went before to flee into Tharsis: for I know that thou art a gracious and merciful God, patient, and of much compassion, and easy to forgive evil.

4:3 Et nunc, Domine, tolle, quæso, animam meam a me, quia melior est mihi mors quam vita.

4:3 And now, O Lord, I beseech thee take my life from me: for it is better for me to die than to live.

4:4 Et dixit Dominus : Putasne bene irasceris tu ?

4:4 And the Lord said: Dost thou think thou hast reason to be angry?

4:5 Et egressus est Jonas de civitate, et sedit contra orientem civitatis : et fecit sibimet umbraculum ibi, et sedebat subter illud in umbra, donec videret quid accideret civitati.

4:5 Then Jonah went out of the city, and sat toward the east side of the city: and he made himself a booth there, and he sat under it in the shadow, till he might see what would befall the city.

4:6 Et præparavit Dominus Deus hederam, et ascendit super caput Jonæ, ut esset umbra super caput ejus, et protegeret eum (laboraverat enim) : et lætatus est Jonas super hedera lætitia magna.

4:6 And the Lord God prepared an ivy, and it came up over the head of Jonah, to be a shadow over his head, and to cover him (for he was fatigued): and Jonah was exceeding glad of the ivy.

4:7 Et paravit Deus vermen ascensu diluculi in crastinum : et percussit hederam, et exaruit.

4:7 But God prepared a worm, when the morning arose on the following day: and it struck the ivy and it withered.

4:8 Et cum ortus fuisset sol, præcepit Dominus vento calido et urenti : et percussit sol super caput Jonæ, et æstuabat : et petivit animæ suæ ut moreretur, et dixit : Melius est mihi mori quam vivere.

4:8 And when the sun was risen, the Lord commanded a hot and burning wind: and the sun beat upon the head of Jonah, and he broiled with the heat: and he desired for his soul that he might die, and said: It is better for me to die than to live.

4:9 Et dixit Dominus ad Jonam : Putasne bene irasceris tu super hedera ? Et dixit : Bene irascor ego usque ad mortem.

4:9 And the Lord said to Jonah: Dost thou think thou hast reason to be angry, for the ivy? And he said: I am angry with reason even unto death.

4:10 Et dixit Dominus : Tu doles super hederam in qua non laborasti, neque fecisti ut cresceret ; quæ sub una nocte nata est, et sub una nocte periit :

4:10 And the Lord said: Thou art grieved for the ivy, for which thou hast not laboured, nor made it to grow, which in one night came up, and in one night perished.

4:11 et ego non parcam Ninive, civitati magnæ, in qua sunt plus quam centum viginti millia hominum qui nesciunt quid sit inter dexteram et sinistram suam, et jumenta multa ?

4:11 And shall I not spare Ninive, that great city, in which there are more than a hundred and twenty thousand persons, that know how to distinguish between their right hand and their left, and many beasts?

Micah

Chapter 1

1:1 Verbum Domini, quod factum est ad Michæam Morasthiten, in diebus Joathan, Achaz, et Ezechiæ, regum Juda, quod vidit super Samariam et Jerusalem.

1:1 The word of the Lord, that came to Micah, the Morasthite, in the days of Joathan, Achaz, and Ezechias, kings of Juda: which he saw concerning Samaria and Jerusalem.

1:2 Audite, populi omnes, et attendat terra, et plenitudo ejus : et sit Dominus Deus vobis in testem, Dominus de templo sancto suo.

1:2 Hear, all ye people: and let the earth give ear, and all that is therein: and let the Lord God be a witness to you, the Lord from his holy temple.

1:3 Quia ecce Dominus egredietur de loco suo, et descendet, et calcabit super excelsa terræ.

1:3 For behold the Lord will come forth out of his place: and he will come down, and will tread upon the high places of the earth.

1:4 Et consumentur montes subtus eum, et valles scindentur sicut cera a facie ignis, et sicut aquæ quæ decurrunt in præceps.

1:4 And the mountains shall be melted under him: and the valleys shall be cleft, as wax before the fire, and as waters that run down a steep place.

1:5 In scelere Jacob omne istud, et in peccatis domus Israël. Quod scelus Jacob ? nonne Samaria ? et quæ excelsa Judæ ? nonne Jerusalem ?

1:5 For the wickedness of Jacob is all this, and for the sins of the house of Israel. What is the wickedness of Jacob? is it not Samaria? and what are the high places of Juda? are they not Jerusalem?

1:6 Et ponam Samariam quasi acervum lapidum in agro, cum plantatur vinea ; et detraham in vallem lapides ejus, et fundamenta ejus revelabo.

1:6 And I will make Samaria as a heap of stones in the field when a vineyard is planted: and I will bring down the stones thereof into the valley, and will lay her foundations bare.

1:7 Et omnia sculptilia ejus concidentur, et omnes mercedes ejus comburentur igne, et omnia idola ejus ponam in perditionem, quia de mercedibus meretricis congregata sunt, et usque ad mercedem meretricis revertentur.

1:7 And all her graven things shall be cut in pieces, and all her wages shall be burnt with fire, and I will bring to destruction all her idols: for they were gathered together of the hire of a harlot, and unto the hire of a harlot they shall return.

1:8 Super hoc plangam, et ululabo ; vadam spoliatus, et nudus ; faciam planctum velut draconum, et luctum quasi struthionum :

1:8 Therefore will I lament, and howl: I will go stript and naked: I will make a wailing like the dragons, and a mourning like the ostriches.

1:9 quia desperata est plaga ejus, quia venit usque ad Judam ; tetigit portam populi mei usque ad Jerusalem.

1:9 Because her wound is desperate, because it is come even to Juda, it hath touched the gate of my people, even to Jerusalem.

1:10 In Geth nolite annuntiare ; lacrimis ne ploretis ; in domo pulveris pulvere vos conspergite.

1:10 Declare ye it not in Geth, weep ye not with tears: in the house of Dust sprinkle yourselves with dust.

1:11 Et transite vobis, habitatio pulchra, confusa ignominia : non est egressa quæ habitat in exitu : planctum domus vicina accipiet ex vobis, quæ stetit sibimet.

1:11 And pass away, O thou that dwellest in the beautiful place, covered with thy shame: she went not forth that dwelleth in the confines: the house adjoining shall receive mourning from you, which stood by herself.

1:12 Quia infirmata est in bonum, quæ habitat in amaritudinibus ; quia descendit malum a Domino in portam Jerusalem.

1:12 For she is become weak unto good that dwelleth in bitterness: for evil is come down from the Lord into the gate of Jerusalem.

1:13 Tumultus quadrigæ stuporis habitanti Lachis : principium peccati est filiæ Sion, quia in te inventa sunt scelera Israël.

1:13 A tumult of chariots hath astonished the inhabitants of Lachis: it is the beginning of sin to the daughter of Sion for in thee were found the crimes of Israel.

1:14 Propterea dabit emissarios super hæreditatem Geth, domus mendacii in deceptionem regibus Israël.

1:14 Therefore shall she send messengers to the inheritance of Geth: the houses of lying to deceive the kings of Israel.

1:15 Adhuc hæredem adducam tibi quæ habitas in Maresa ; usque ad Odollam veniet gloria Israël.

1:15 Yet will I bring an heir to thee that dwellest in Maresa: even to Odollam shall the glory of Israel come.

1:16 Decalvare, et tondere super filios deliciarum tuarum ; dilata calvitium tuum sicut aquila, quoniam captivi ducti sunt ex te.

1:16 Make thee bald, and be polled for thy delicate children: enlarge thy baldness as the eagle: for they are carried into captivity from thee.

Chapter 2

2:1 Væ qui cogitatis inutile, et operamini malum in cubilibus vestris ! In luce matutina faciunt illud, quoniam contra Deum est manus eorum.

2:1 Woe to you that devise that which is unprofitable, and work evil in your beds: in the morning light they execute it, because their hand is against God.

2:2 Et concupierunt agros, et violenter tulerunt : et rapuerunt domos, et calumniabantur virum, et domum ejus : virum, et hæreditatem ejus.

2:2 And they have coveted fields, and taken them by violence, and houses they have forcibly taken away: and oppressed a man and his house, a man and his inheritance.

2:3 Idcirco hæc dicit Dominus : Ecce ego cogito super familiam istam malum, unde non auferetis colla vestra, et non ambulabitis superbi : quoniam tempus pessimum est.

2:3 Therefore thus saith the Lord: Behold I devise an evil against this family: from which you shall not withdraw your necks, and you shall not walk haughtily, for this is a very evil time.

2:4 In die illa sumetur super vos parabola, et cantabitur canticum cum suavitate, dicentium : Depopulatione vastati sumus ; pars populi mei commutata est : quomodo recedet a me, cum revertatur, qui regiones nostras dividat ?

2:4 In that day a parable shall be taken up upon you, and a song shall be sung with melody by them that say: We are laid waste and spoiled: the portion of my people is changed: how shall he depart from me, whereas he is returning that will divide our land?

2:5 Propter hoc non erit tibi mittens funiculum sortis in cœtu Domini.

2:5 Therefore thou shalt have none that shall cast the cord of a lot in the assembly of the Lord.

2:6 Ne loquamini loquentes ; non stillabit super istos, non comprehendet confusio.

2:6 Speak ye not, saying: It shall not drop upon these, confusion shall not take them.

2:7 Dicit domus Jacob : Numquid abbreviatus est spiritus Domini, aut tales sunt cogitationes ejus ? nonne verba mea bona sunt cum eo qui recte graditur ?

2:7 The house of Jacob saith: Is the Spirit of the Lord straitened or are these his thoughts? Are not my words good to him that walketh uprightly?

2:8 et e contrario populus meus in adversarium consurrexit. Desuper tunica pallium sustulistis : et eos qui transibant simpliciter convertistis in bellum.

2:8 But my people, on the contrary, are risen up as an enemy: you have taken away the cloak off from the coat: and them that passed harmless you have turned to war.

2:9 Mulieres populi mei ejecistis de domo deliciarum suarum ; a parvulis earum tulistis laudem meam in perpetuum.

2:9 You have cast out the women of my people from their houses, in which they took delight: you have taken my praise forever from their children.

2:10 Surgite, et ite, quia non habetis hic requiem : propter immunditiam ejus corrumpetur putredine pessima.

2:10 Arise ye, and depart, for there is no rest here for you. For that uncleanness of the land, it shall be corrupted with a grievous corruption.

2:11 Utinam non essem vir habens spiritum, et mendacium potius loquerer ! Stillabo tibi in vinum et in ebrietatem ; et erit super quem stillatur populus iste.

2:11 Would God I were not a man that hath the spirit, and that I rather spoke a lie: I will let drop to thee of wine, and of drunkenness: and it shall be this people upon whom it shall drop.

2:12 Congregatione congregabo, Jacob, totum te ; in unum conducam reliquias Israël : pariter ponam illum quasi gregem in ovili, quasi pecus in medio caularum : tumultuabuntur a multitudine hominum.

2:12 I will assemble and gather together all of thee, O Jacob: I will bring together the remnant of Israel, I will put them together as a flock in the fold, as sheep in the midst of the sheepcotes, they shall make a tumult by reason of the multitude of men.

2:13 Ascendet enim pandens iter ante eos : divident, et transibunt portam, et ingredientur per eam : et transibit rex eorum coram eis, et Dominus in capite eorum.

2:13 For he shall go up that shall open the way before them: they shall divide and pass through the gate, and shall come in by it: and their king shall pass before them, and the Lord at the head of them.

Chapter 3

3:1 Et dixi : Audite, princeps Jacob, et duces domus Israël : numquid non vestrum est scire judicium,

3:1 And I said: Hear, O ye princes of Jacob, and ye chiefs of the house of Israel: Is it not your part to know judgment,

3:2 qui odio habetis bonum, et diligitis malum ; qui violenter tollitis pelles eorum desuper eis, et carnem eorum desuper ossibus eorum ;

3:2 You that hate good, and love evil: that violently pluck off their skins from them and their flesh from their bones?

3:3 qui comederunt carnem populi mei, et pellem eorum desuper excoriaverunt, et ossa eorum confregerunt, et conciderunt sicut in lebete, et quasi carnem in medio ollæ ?

3:3 Who have eaten the flesh of my people, and have flayed their skin off them: and have broken, and chopped their bones as for the kettle, and as flesh in the midst of the pot.

3:4 Tunc clamabunt ad Dominum, et non exaudiet eos, et abscondet faciem suam ab eis in tempore illo, sicut nequiter egerunt in adinventionibus suis.

3:4 Then shall they cry to the Lord, and he will not hear them: and he will hide his face from them at that time, as they have behaved wickedly in their devices.

3:5 Hæc dicit Dominus super prophetas, qui seducunt populum meum : qui mordent dentibus suis, et prædicant pacem ; et si quis non dederit in ore eorum quippiam, sanctificant super eum prælium.

3:5 Thus saith the Lord concerning the prophets that make my people err: that bite with their teeth, and preach peace: and if a man give not something into their mouth, they prepare war against him.

3:6 Propterea nox vobis pro visione erit, et tenebræ vobis pro divinatione ; et occumbet sol super prophetas, et obtenebrabitur super eos dies.

3:6 Therefore night shall be to you instead of vision, and darkness to you instead of divination: and the sun shall go down upon the prophets, and the day shall be darkened over them.

3:7 Et confundentur qui vident visiones, et confundentur divini ; et operient omnes vultos suos, quia non est responsum Dei.

3:7 And they shall be confounded that see visions, and the diviners shall be confounded: and they shall all cover their faces, because there is no answer of God.

3:8 Verumtamen ego repletus sum fortitudine spiritus Domini, judicio, et virtute, ut annuntiem Jacob scelus suum, et Israël peccatum suum.

3:8 But yet I am filled with the strength of the spirit of the Lord, with judgment and power: to declare unto Jacob his wickedness and to Israel his sin.

3:9 Audite hoc, principes domus Jacob, et judices domus Israël, qui abominamini judicium, et omnia recta pervertitis :

3:9 Hear this, ye princes of the house of Jacob, and ye judges of the house of Israel: you that abhor judgment and pervert all that is right.

3:10 qui ædificatis Sion in sanguinibus, et Jerusalem in iniquitate.

3:10 You that build up Sion with blood, and Jerusalem with iniquity.

3:11 Principes ejus in muneribus judicabant, et sacerdotes ejus in mercede docebant, et prophetæ ejus in pecunia divinabant : et super Dominum requiescebant, dicentes : Numquid non Dominus in medio nostrum ? non venient super nos mala.

3:11 Her princes have judged for bribes: and her priests have taught for hire, and her prophets divined for money: and they leaned upon the Lord, saying: Is not the Lord in the midst of us? no evil shall come among us.

3:12 Propter hoc, causa vestri, Sion quasi ager arabitur, et Jerusalem quasi acervus lapidum erit, et mons templi in excelsa silvarum.

3:12 Therefore because of you, Sion shall be ploughed as a field, and Jerusalem shall be as a heap of stones, and the mountain of the temple as the high places of the forests.

Chapter 4

4:1 Et erit : in novissimo dierum erit mons domus Domini præparatus in vertice montium, et sublimis super colles : et fluent ad eum populi,

4:1 And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the house of the Lord shall be prepared in the top of the mountains, and high above the hills: and people shall flow to it.

4:2 et properabunt gentes multæ, et dicent : Venite, ascendamus ad montem Domini, et ad domum Dei Jacob : et docebit nos de viis suis, et ibimus in semitis ejus, quia de Sion egredietur lex, et verbum Domini de Jerusalem.

4:2 And many nations shall come in haste, and say: Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, and to the house of the God of Jacob: and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for the law shall go forth out of Sion, and the word of the Lord out of Jerusalem.

4:3 Et judicabit inter populos multos, et corripiet gentes fortes usque in longinquum : et concident gladios suos in vomeres, et hastas suas in ligones : non sumet gens adversus gentem gladium, et non discent ultra belligerare.

4:3 And he shall judge among many people, and rebuke strong nations afar off: and they shall beat their swords into ploughshares, and their spears into spades: nation shall not take sword against nation: neither shall they learn war anymore.

4:4 Et sedebit vir subtus vitem suam et subtus ficum suam, et non erit qui deterreat, quia os Domini exercituum locutum est.

4:4 And every man shall sit under his vine, and under his fig tree, and there shall be none to make them afraid, for the mouth of the Lord of hosts hath spoken.

4:5 Quia omnes populi ambulabunt unusquisque in nomine dei sui ; nos autem ambulabimus in nomine Domini Dei nostri, in æternum et ultra.

4:5 For all people will walk every one in the name of his god: but we will walk in the name of the Lord, our God, for ever and ever.

4:6 In die illa, dicit Dominus, congregabo claudicantem, et eam quam ejeceram colligam, et quam afflixeram :

4:6 In that day, saith the Lord, I will gather up her that halteth: and her that I had cast out, I will gather up: and her whom I had afflicted.

4:7 et ponam claudicantem in reliquias, et eam quæ laboraverat, in gentem robustam : et regnabit Dominus super eos in monte Sion, ex hoc nunc et usque in æternum.

4:7 And I will make her that halted, a remnant: and her that had been afflicted, a mighty nation: and the Lord will reign over them in Mount Sion, from this time now and forever.

4:8 Et tu, turris gregis nebulosa filiæ Sion, usque ad te veniet, et veniet potestas prima, regnum filiæ Jerusalem.

4:8 And thou, O cloudy tower of the flock, of the daughter of Sion, unto thee shall it come: yea the first power shall come, the kingdom to the daughter of Jerusalem.

4:9 Nunc quare mœrore contraheris ? numquid rex non est tibi, aut consiliarius tuus periit, quia comprehendit te dolor sicut parturientem ?

4:9 Now, why art thou drawn together with grief? Hast thou no king in thee, or is thy counselor perished, because sorrow hath taken thee as a woman in labour.

4:10 Dole et satage, filia Sion, quasi parturiens, quia nunc egredieris de civitate, et habitabis in regione, et venies usque ad Babylonem : ibi liberaberis, ibi redimet te Dominus de manu inimicorum tuorum.

4:10 Be in pain and labour, O daughter of Sion, as a woman that bringeth forth: for now shalt thou go out of the city, and shalt dwell in the country, and shalt come even to Babylon, there thou shalt be delivered: there the Lord will redeem thee out of the hand of thy enemies.

4:11 Et nunc congregatæ sunt super te gentes multæ, quæ dicunt : Lapidetur, et aspiciat in Sion oculus noster.

4:11 And now many nations are gathered together against thee, and they say: Let her be stoned: and let our eye look upon Sion.

4:12 Ipsi autem non cognoverunt cogitationes Domini, et non intellexerunt consilium ejus, quia congregavit eos quasi fœnum areæ.

4:12 But they have not known the thoughts of the Lord, and have not understood his counsel: because he hath gathered them together as the hay of the floor.

4:13 Surge, et tritura, filia Sion, quia cornu tuum ponam ferreum, et ungulas tuas ponam æreas ; et comminues populos multos, et interficies Domino rapinas eorum, et fortitudinem eorum Domino universæ terræ.

4:13 Arise, and tread, O daughter of Sion: for I will make thy horn iron, and thy hoofs I will make brass: and thou shalt beat in pieces many peoples, and shalt immolate the spoils of them to the Lord, and their strength to the Lord of the whole earth.

Chapter 5

5:1 Nunc vastaberis, filia latronis. Obsidionem posuerunt super nos : in virga percutient maxillam judicis Israël.

5:1 Now shalt thou be laid waste, O daughter of the robber: they have laid siege against us, with a rod shall they strike the cheek of the judge of Israel.

5:2 Et tu, Bethlehem Ephrata, parvulus es in millibus Juda ; ex te mihi egredietur qui sit dominator in Israël, et egressus ejus ab initio, a diebus æternitatis.

5:2 And thou Bethlehem Ephrata, art a little one among the thousands of Juda, out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be the ruler in Israel: and his going forth is from the beginning, from the days of eternity.

5:3 Propter hoc dabit eos usque ad tempus in quo parturiens pariet, et reliquiæ fratrum ejus convertentur ad filios Israël.

5:3 Therefore will he give them up even till the time wherein she that travaileth shall bring forth: and the remnant of his brethren shall be converted to the children of Israel.

5:4 Et stabit, et pascet in fortitudine Domini, in sublimitate nominis Domini Dei sui : et convertentur, quia nunc magnificabitur usque ad terminos terræ.

5:4 And he shall stand, and feed in the strength of the Lord, in the height of the name of the Lord, his God: and they shall be converted, for now shall he be magnified even to the ends of the earth.

5:5 Et erit iste pax : cum venerit Assyrius in terram nostram, et quando calcaverit domibus nostris, et suscitabimus super eum septem pastores et octo primates homines ;

5:5 And this man shall be our peace, when the Assyrian shall come into our land, and when he shall set his foot in our houses: and we shall raise against him seven shepherds, and eight principal men.

5:6 et pascent terram Assur in gladio, et terram Nemrod in lanceis ejus, et liberabit ab Assur cum venerit in terram nostram, et cum calcaverit in finibus nostris.

5:6 And they shall feed the land of Assyria with the sword, and the land of Nemrod with the spears thereof: and he shall deliver us from the Assyrian when he shall come into our land, and when he shall tread in our borders.

5:7 Et erunt reliquiæ Jacob in medio populorum multorum quasi ros a Domino, et quasi stillæ super herbam, quæ non exspectat virum, et non præstolatur filios hominum.

5:7 And the remnant of Jacob shall be in the midst of many peoples, as a dew from the Lord, and as drops upon the grass, which waiteth not for man, nor tarrieth for the children of men.

5:8 Et erunt reliquiæ Jacob in gentibus, in medio populorum multorum, quasi leo in jumentis silvarum, et quasi catulus leonis in gregibus pecorum, qui cum transierit, et conculcaverit, et ceperit, non est qui eruat.

5:8 And the remnant of Jacob shall be among the Gentiles, in the midst of many peoples, as a lion among the beasts of the forests, and as a young lion among the flocks of sheep: who, when he shall go through, and tread down, and take there is none to deliver.

5:9 Exaltabitur manus tua super hostes tuos, et omnes inimici tui interibunt.

5:9 Thy hand shall be lifted up over thy enemies, and all thy enemies shall be cut off.

5:10 Et erit in die illa, dicit Dominus : auferam equos tuos de medio tui, et disperdam quadrigas tuas.

5:10 And it shall come to pass in that day, saith the Lord, that I will take away thy horses out of the midst of thee, and will destroy thy chariots.

5:11 Et perdam civitates terræ tuæ, et destruam omnes munitiones tuas : et auferam maleficia de manu tua, et divinationes non erunt in te :

5:11 And I will destroy the cities of thy land, and will throw down all thy strong holds, and I will take away sorceries out of thy hand, and there shall be no divinations in thee.

5:12 et perire faciam sculptilia tua et statuas tuas de medio tui, et non adorabis ultra opera manuum tuarum :

5:12 And I will destroy thy graven things, and thy statues, out of the midst of thee: and thou shalt no more adore the works of thy hands.

5:13 et evellam lucos tuos de medio tui, et conteram civitates tuas.

5:13 And I will pluck up thy groves out of the midst of thee: and will crush thy cities.

5:14 Et faciam, in furore et in indignatione, ultionem in omnibus gentibus quæ non audierunt.

5:14 And I will execute vengeance in wrath, and in indignation, among all the nations that have not given ear.

Chapter 6

6:1 Audite quæ Dominus loquitur : Surge, contende judicio adversum montes, et audiant colles vocem tuam.

6:1 Hear ye what the Lord saith: Arise, contend thou in judgment against the mountains, and let the hills hear thy voice.

6:2 Audiant montes judicium Domini, et fortia fundamenta terræ ; quia judicium Domini cum populo suo, et cum Israël dijudicabitur.

6:2 Let the mountains hear the judgment of the Lord, and the strong foundations of the earth: for the Lord will enter into judgment with his people, and he will plead against Israel.

6:3 Popule meus, quid feci tibi ? aut quid molestus fui tibi ? Responde mihi.

6:3 O my people, what have I done to thee, or in what have I molested thee? answer thou me.

6:4 Quia eduxi te de terra Ægypti, et de domo servientium liberavi te, et misi ante faciem tuam Moysen, et Aaron, et Mariam.

6:4 For I brought thee up out of the land of Egypt, and delivered thee out of the house of slaves: and I sent before thy face Moses, and Aaron, and Mary.

6:5 Popule meus, memento, quæso, quid cogitaverit Balach, rex Moab, et quid responderit ei Balaam, filius Beor, de Setim usque ad Galgalam, ut cognosceres justitias Domini.

6:5 O my people, remember, I pray thee, what Balach, the king of Moab, purposed: and what Balaam, the son of Beor, answered him, from Setim to Galgal, that thou mightest know the justice of the Lord.

6:6 Quid dignum offeram Domino ? curvabo genu Deo excelso ? Numquid offeram ei holocautomata et vitulos anniculos ?

6:6 What shall I offer to the Lord that is worthy? wherewith shall I kneel before the high God? shall I offer holocausts unto him, and calves of a year old?

6:7 numquid placari potest Dominus in millibus arietum, aut in multis millibus hircorum pinguium ? numquid dabo primogenitum meum pro scelere meo, fructum ventris mei pro peccato animæ meæ ?

6:7 May the Lord be appeased with thousands of rams, or with many thousands of fat he goats? shall I give my firstborn for my wickedness, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?

6:8 Indicabo tibi, o homo, quid sit bonum, et quid Dominus requirat a te : utique facere judicium, et diligere misericordiam, et sollicitum ambulare cum Deo tuo.

6:8 I will shew thee, O man, what is good, and what the Lord requireth of thee: Verily to do judgment, and to love mercy, and to walk solicitous with thy God.

6:9 Vox Domini ad civitatem clamat, et salus erit timentibus nomen tuum : audite, tribus, et quis approbabit illud ?

6:9 The voice of the Lord crieth to the city, and salvation shall be to them that fear thy name: hear O ye tribes, and who shall approve it?

6:10 Adhuc ignis in domo impii thesauri iniquitatis, et mensura minor iræ plena.

6:10 As yet there is a fire in the house of the wicked, the treasures of iniquity, and a scant measure full of wrath.

6:11 Numquid justificabo stateram impiam, et saccelli pondera dolosa ?

6:11 Shall I justify wicked balances, and the deceitful weights of the bag?

6:12 In quibus divites ejus repleti sunt iniquitate, et habitantes in ea loquebantur mendacium, et lingua eorum fraudulenta in ore eorum.

6:12 By which her rich men were filled with iniquity, and the inhabitants thereof have spoken lies, and their tongue was deceitful in their mouth.

6:13 Et ego ergo cœpi percutere te perditione super peccatis tuis.

6:13 And I therefore began to strike thee with desolation for thy sins.

6:14 Tu comedes, et non saturaberis, et humiliatio tua in medio tui : et apprehendes, et non salvabis, et quos salvaveris, in gladium dabo.

6:14 Thou shalt eat, but shalt not be filled: and thy humiliation shall be in the midst of thee: and thou shalt take hold, but shalt not save: and those whom thou shalt save, I will give up to the sword.

6:15 Tu seminabis, et non metes : tu calcabis olivam, et non ungeris oleo ; et mustum, et non bibes vinum.

6:15 Thou shalt sow, but shalt not reap: thou shalt tread the olives, but shalt not be anointed with oil: and the new wine, but shalt not drink the wine.

6:16 Et custodisti præcepta Amri, et omne opus domus Achab, et ambulasti in voluntatibus eorum : ut darem te in perditionem, et habitantes in ea in sibilum, et opprobrium populi mei portabitis.

6:16 For thou hast kept the statutes of Amri, and all the works of the house of Achab: and thou hast walked according their wills, that I should make thee a desolation, and the inhabitants thereof a hissing, and you shall bear the reproach of my people.

Chapter 7

7:1 Væ mihi, quia factus sum sicut qui colligit in autumno racemos vindemiæ ! non est botrus ad comedendum, præcoquas ficus desideravit anima mea.

7:1 Woe is me, for I am become as one that gleaneth in autumn the grapes of the vintage: there is no cluster to eat, my soul desired the first ripe figs.

7:2 Periit sanctus de terra, et rectus in hominibus non est : omnes in sanguine insidiantur ; vir fratrem suum ad mortem venatur.

7:2 The holy man is perished out of the earth, and there is none upright among men: they all lie in wait for blood, every one hunteth his brother to death.

7:3 Malum manuum suarum dicunt bonum : princeps postulat, et judex in reddendo est ; et magnus locutus est desiderium animæ suæ, et conturbaverunt eam.

7:3 The evil of their hands they call good: the prince requireth, and the judge is for giving: and the great man hath uttered the desire of his soul, and they have troubled it.

7:4 Qui optimus in eis est, quasi paliurus, et qui rectus, quasi spina de sepe. Dies speculationis tuæ, visitatio tua venit : nunc erit vastitas eorum.

7:4 He that is best among them, is as a brier, and he that is righteous, as the thorn of the hedge. The day of thy inspection, thy visitation cometh: now shall be their destruction.

7:5 Nolite credere amico, et nolite confidere in duce : ab ea quæ dormit in sinu tuo custodi claustra oris tui.

7:5 Believe not a friend, and trust not in a prince: keep the doors of thy mouth from her that sleepeth in thy bosom.

7:6 Quia filius contumeliam facit patri, et filia consurgit adversus matrem suam : nurus adversus socrum suam, et inimici hominis domestici ejus.

7:6 For the son dishonoureth the father, and the daughter riseth up against her mother, the daughter in law against her mother in law: and a man's enemies are they of his own household.

7:7 Ego autem ad Dominum aspiciam ; exspectabo Deum, salvatorem meum : audiet me Deus meus.

7:7 But I will look towards the Lord, I will wait for God, my saviour: my God will hear me.

7:8 Ne læteris, inimica mea, super me, quia cecidi : consurgam cum sedero in tenebris : Dominus lux mea est.

7:8 Rejoice not, thou my enemy, over me, because I am fallen: I shall arise, when I sit in darkness, the Lord is my light.

7:9 Iram Domini portabo, quoniam peccavi ei, donec causam meam judicet, et faciat judicium meum. Educet me in lucem : videbo justitiam ejus.

7:9 I will bear the wrath of the Lord, because I have sinned against him: until he judge my cause, and execute judgement for me: he will bring me forth into the light, I shall behold his justice.

7:10 Et aspiciet inimica mea, et operietur confusione, quæ dicit ad me : Ubi est Dominus Deus tuus ? Oculi mei videbunt in eam : nunc erit in conculcationem ut lutum platearum.

7:10 And my enemy shall behold, and she shall be covered with shame, who saith to me: Where is the Lord thy God? my eyes shall look down upon her: now shall she be trodden under foot as the mire of the streets.

7:11 Dies, ut ædificentur maceriæ tuæ ; in die illa longe fiet lex.

7:11 The day shall come, that thy walls may be built up: in that day shall the law be far removed.

7:12 In die illa et usque ad te veniet de Assur, et usque ad civitates munitas, et a civitatibus munitis usque ad flumen, et ad mare de mari, et ad montem de monte.

7:12 In that day they shall come even from Assyria to thee, and to the fortified cities: and from the fortified cities even to the river, and from sea to sea, and from mountain to mountain.

7:13 Et terra erit in desolationem propter habitatores suos, et propter fructum cogitationum eorum.

7:13 And the land shall be made desolate because of the inhabitants thereof, and for the fruit of their devices.

7:14 Pasce populum tuum in virga tua, gregem hæreditatis tuæ, habitantes solos, in saltu, in medio Carmeli. Pascentur Basan et Galaad juxta dies antiquos.

7:14 Feed thy people with thy rod, the flock of thy inheritance, them that dwell alone in the forest, in the midst of Carmel: they shall feed in Basan and Galaad, according to the days of old.

7:15 Secundum dies egressionis tuæ de terra Ægypti, ostendam ei mirabilia.

7:15 According to the days of thy coming out of the land of Egypt, I will shew him wonders.

7:16 Videbunt gentes, et confundentur super omni fortitudine sua. Ponent manum super os, aures eorum surdæ erunt.

7:16 The nations shall see, and shall be confounded at all their strength: they shall put the hand upon the mouth, their ears shall be deaf.

7:17 Lingent pulverem sicut serpentes ; velut reptilia terræ perturbabuntur in ædibus suis. Dominum Deum nostrum formidabunt, et timebunt te.

7:17 They shall lick the dust like serpents, as the creeping things of the earth, they shall be disturbed in their houses: they shall dread the Lord, our God, and shall fear thee.

7:18 Quis, Deus, similis tui, qui aufers iniquitatem, et transis peccatum reliquiarum hæreditatis tuæ ? Non immittet ultra furorem suum, quoniam volens misericordiam est.

7:18 Who is a God like to thee, who takest away iniquity, and passest by the sin of the remnant of thy inheritance? he will send his fury in no more, because he delighteth in mercy.

7:19 Revertetur, et miserebitur nostri ; deponet iniquitates nostras, et projiciet in profundum maris omnia peccata nostra.

7:19 He will turn again, and have mercy on us: he will put away our iniquities: and he will cast all our sins into the bottom of the sea.

7:20 Dabis veritatem Jacob, misericordiam Abraham, quæ jurasti patribus nostris a diebus antiquis.

7:20 Thou wilt perform the truth to Jacob, the mercy to Abraham: which thou hast sworn to our fathers from the days of old.

Nahum

Chapter 1

1:1 Onus Ninive. Liber visionis Nahum Elcesæi.

1:1 The burden of Ninive. The book of the vision of Nahum, the Elcesite.

1:2 Deus æmulator, et ulciscens Dominus : ulciscens Dominus, et habens furorem : ulciscens Dominus in hostes suos, et irascens ipse inimicis suis.

1:2 The Lord is a jealous God, and a revenger: the Lord is a revenger, and hath wrath: the Lord taketh vengeance on his adversaries, and he is angry with his enemies.

1:3 Dominus patiens, et magnus fortitudine, et mundans non faciet innocentem. Dominus in tempestate et turbine viæ ejus, et nebulæ pulvis pedum ejus.

1:3 The Lord is patient, and great in power, and will not cleanse and acquit the guilty. The Lord's ways are in a tempest, and a whirlwind, and clouds are the dust of his feet.

1:4 Increpans mare, et exsiccans illud, et omnia flumina ad desertum deducens. Infirmatus est Basan et Carmelus, et flos Libani elanguit.

1:4 He rebuketh the sea and drieth it up: and bringeth all the rivers to be a desert. Basan languisheth and Carmel: and the flower of Libanus fadeth away.

1:5 Montes commoti sunt ab eo, et colles desolati sunt : et contremuit terra a facie ejus, et orbis, et omnes habitantes in eo.

1:5 The mountains tremble at him, and the hills are made desolate: and the earth hath quaked at his presence, and the world, and all that dwell therein.

1:6 Ante faciem indignationis ejus quis stabit ? et quis resistet in ira furoris ejus ? Indignatio ejus effusa est ut ignis, et petræ dissolutæ sunt ab eo.

1:6 Who can stand before the face of his indignation? and who shall resist in the fierceness of his anger? his indignation is poured out like fire: and the rocks are melted by him.

1:7 Bonus Dominus, et confortans in die tribulationis, et sciens sperantes in se.

1:7 The Lord is good, and giveth strength in the day of trouble: and knoweth them that hope in him.

1:8 Et in diluvio prætereunte consummationem faciet loci ejus, et inimicos ejus persequentur tenebræ.

1:8 But with a flood that passeth by, he will make an utter end of the place thereof: and darkness shall pursue his enemies.

1:9 Quid cogitatis contra Dominum ? Consummationem ipse faciet : non consurget duplex tribulatio,

1:9 What do ye devise against the Lord? he will make an utter end: there shall not rise a double affliction.

1:10 quia sicut spinæ se invicem complectuntur, sic convivium eorum pariter potantium ; consumentur quasi stipula ariditate plena.

1:10 For as thorns embrace one another: so while they are feasting and drinking together, they shall be consumed as stubble that is fully dry.

1:11 Ex te exibit cogitans contra Dominum malitiam, mente pertractans prævaricationem.

1:11 Out of thee shall come forth one that imagineth evil against the Lord, contriving treachery in his mind.

1:12 Hæc dicit Dominus : Si perfecti fuerint, et ita plures, sic quoque attondentur, et pertransibit : afflixi te, et non affligam te ultra.

1:12 Thus saith the Lord: Though they were perfect: and many of them so, yet thus shall they be cut off, and he shall pass: I have afflicted thee, and I will afflict thee no more.

1:13 Et nunc conteram virgam ejus de dorso tuo, et vincula tua disrumpam.

1:13 And now I will break in pieces his rod with which he struck thy back, and I will burst thy bonds asunder.

1:14 Et præcipiet super te Dominus ; non seminabitur ex nomine tuo amplius : de domo Dei tui interficiam sculptile, et conflatile ; ponam sepulchrum tuum, quia inhonoratus es.

1:14 And the Lord will give a commandment concerning thee, that no more of thy name shall be sown: I will destroy the graven and molten thing out of the house of thy God, I will make it thy grave, for thou art disgraced.

1:15 Ecce super montes pedes evangelizantis, et annuntiantis pacem. Celebra, Juda, festivitates tuas, et redde vota tua, quia non adjiciet ultra ut pertranseat in te Belial : universus interiit.

1:15 Behold upon the mountains the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, and that preacheth peace: O Juda, keep thy festivals, and pay thy vows: for Belial shall no more pass through thee again, he is utterly cut off.

Chapter 2

2:1 Ascendit qui dispergat coram te, qui custodiat obsidionem : contemplare viam, conforta lumbos, robora virtutem valde.

2:1 He is come up that shall destroy before thy face, that shall keep the siege: watch the way, fortify thy loins, strengthen thy power exceedingly.

2:2 Quia reddidit Dominus superbiam Jacob, sicut superbiam Israël ; quia vastatores dissipaverunt eos, et propagines eorum corruperunt.

2:2 For the Lord hath rendered the pride of Jacob, as the pride of Israel: because the spoilers have laid them waste, and have marred their vine branches.

2:3 Clypeus fortium ejus ignitus, viri exercitus in coccineis ; igneæ habenæ currus in die præparationis ejus, et agitatores consopiti sunt.

2:3 The shield of his mighty men is like fire, the men of the army are clad in scarlet, the reins of the chariot are flaming in the day of his preparation, and the drivers are stupefied.

2:4 In itineribus conturbati sunt ; quadrigæ collisæ sunt in plateis : aspectus eorum quasi lampades, quasi fulgura discurrentia.

2:4 They are in confusion in the ways, the chariots jostle one against another in the streets: their looks are like torches, like lightning running to and fro.

2:5 Recordabitur fortium suorum ; ruent in itineribus suis : velociter ascendent muros ejus, et præparabitur umbraculum.

2:5 He will muster up his valiant men, they shall stumble in their march: they shall quickly get upon the walls thereof: and a covering shall be prepared.

2:6 Portæ fluviorum apertæ sunt, et templum ad solum dirutum.

2:6 The gates of the rivers are opened, and the temple is thrown down to the ground.

2:7 Et miles captivus abductus est, et ancillæ ejus minabantur gementes ut columbæ, murmurantes in cordibus suis.

2:7 And the soldier is led away captive: and her bondwomen were led away mourning as doves, murmuring in their hearts.

2:8 Et Ninive quasi piscina aquarum aquæ ejus ; ipsi vero fugerunt. State, state ! et non est qui revertatur.

2:8 And as for Ninive, her waters are like a great pool: but the men flee away. They cry: Stand, stand, but there is none that will return back.

2:9 Diripite argentum, diripite aurum : et non est finis divitiarum ex omnibus vasis desiderabilibus.

2:9 Take ye the spoil of the silver, take the spoil of the gold: for there is no end of the riches of all the precious furniture.

2:10 Dissipata est, et scissa, et dilacerata ; et cor tabescens, et dissolutio geniculorum, et defectio in cunctis renibus, et facies omnium eorum sicut nigredo ollæ.

2:10 She is destroyed, and rent, and torn: the heart melteth, and the knees fail, and all the loins lose their strength: and the faces of them all are as the blackness of a kettle.

2:11 Ubi est habitaculum leonum, et pascua catulorum leonum, ad quam ivit leo ut ingrederetur illuc catulus leonis, et non est qui exterreat ?

2:11 Where is now the dwelling of the lions, and the feeding place of the young lions, to which the lion went, to enter in thither, the young lion, and there was none to make them afraid?

2:12 Leo cepit sufficienter catulis suis, et necavit leænis suis, et implevit præda speluncas suas, et cubile suum rapina.

2:12 The lion caught enough for his whelps, and killed for his lionesses: and he filled his holes with prey, and his den with rapine.

2:13 Ecce ego ad te, dicit Dominus exercituum, et succendam usque ad fumum quadrigas tuas, et leunculos tuos comedet gladius, et exterminabo de terra prædam tuam, et non audietur ultra vox nuntiorum tuorum.

2:13 Behold I come against thee, saith the Lord of hosts, and I will burn thy chariots even to smoke, and the sword shall devour thy young lions: and I will cut off thy prey out of the land, and the voice of thy messengers shall be heard no more.

Chapter 3

3:1 Væ civitas sanguinum, universa mendacii dilaceratione plena ! non recedet a te rapina.

3:1 Woe to thee, O city of blood, all full of lies and violence: rapine shall not depart from thee.

3:2 Vox flagelli, et vox impetus rotæ, et equi frementis, et quadrigæ ferventis, et equitis ascendentis,

3:2 The noise of the whip, and the noise of the rattling of the wheels, and of the neighing horse; and of the running chariot, and of the horsemen coming up,

3:3 et micantis gladii, et fulgurantis hastæ, et multitudinis interfectæ, et gravis ruinæ ; nec est finis cadaverum, et corruent in corporibus suis.

3:3 And of the shining sword, and of the glittering spear, and of a multitude slain, and of a grievous destruction: and there is no end of carcasses, and they shall fall down on their dead bodies.

3:4 Propter multitudinem fornicationum meretricis speciosæ, et gratæ, et habentis maleficia, quæ vendidit gentes in fornicationibus suis, et familias in maleficiis suis.

3:4 Because of the multitude of the fornications of the harlot that was beautiful and agreeable, and that made use of witchcraft, that sold nations through her fornications, and families through her witchcrafts.

3:5 Ecce ego ad te, dicit Dominus exercituum, et revelabo pudenda tua in facie tua ; et ostendam gentibus nuditatem tuam, et regnis ignominiam tuam.

3:5 Behold I come against thee, saith the Lord of hosts: and I will discover thy shame to thy face, and will shew thy nakedness to the nations, and thy shame to kingdoms.

3:6 Et projiciam super te abominationes, et contumeliis te afficiam, et ponam te in exemplum.

3:6 And I will cast abominations upon thee, and will disgrace thee, and will make an example of thee.

3:7 Et erit : omnis qui viderit te resiliet a te, et dicet : Vastata est Ninive. Quis commovebit super te caput ? unde quæram consolatorem tibi ?

3:7 And it shall come to pass that every one that shall see thee, shall flee from thee, and shall say: Ninive is laid waste: who shall bemoan thee? whence shall I seek a comforter for thee?

3:8 Numquid melior es Alexandria populorum, quæ habitat in fluminibus ? aquæ in circuitu ejus ; cujus divitiæ, mare ; aquæ, muri ejus.

3:8 Art thou better than the populous Alexandria, that dwelleth among the rivers? waters are round about it: the sea is its riches: the waters are its walls.

3:9 Æthiopia fortitudo ejus, et Ægyptus, et non est finis ; Africa et Libyes fuerunt in auxilio tuo.

3:9 Ethiopia and Egypt were the strength thereof, and there is no end: Africa and the Libyans were thy helpers.

3:10 Sed et ipsa in transmigrationem ducta est in captivitatem : parvuli ejus elisi sunt in capite omnium viarum, et super inclytos ejus miserunt sortem, et omnes optimates ejus confixi sunt in compedibus.

3:10 Yet she also was removed and carried into captivity: her young children were dashed in pieces at the top of every street, and they cast lots upon her nobles, and all her great men were bound in fetters.

3:11 Et tu ergo inebriaberis, et eris despecta : et tu quæres auxilium ab inimico.

3:11 Therefore thou also shalt be made drunk, and shalt be despised: and thou shalt seek help from the enemies.

3:12 Omnes munitiones tuæ sicut ficus cum grossis suis : si concussæ fuerint, cadent in os comedentis.

3:12 All thy strong holds shall be like fig trees with their green figs: if they be shaken, they shall fall into the mouth of the eater.

3:13 Ecce populus tuus mulieres in medio tui : inimicis tuis adapertione pandentur portæ terræ tuæ, devorabit ignis vectes tuos.

3:13 Behold thy people in the midst of thee are women: the gates of thy land shall be set wide open to thy enemies, the fire shall devour thy bars.

3:14 Aquam propter obsidionem hauri tibi : exstrue munitiones tuas, intra in lutum, et calca, subigens tene laterem.

3:14 Draw thee water for the siege, build up thy bulwarks: go into the clay, and tread, work it and make brick.

3:15 Ibi comedet te ignis, peribis gladio, devorabit te ut bruchus : congregare ut bruchus, multiplicare ut locusta.

3:15 There shall the fire devour thee: thou shalt perish by the sword, it shall devour thee like the bruchus: assemble together like the bruchus, make thyself many like the locust.

3:16 Plures fecisti negotiationes tuas quam stellæ sint cæli ; bruchus expansus est, et avolavit.

3:16 Thou hast multiplied thy merchandises above the stars of heaven: the bruchus hath spread himself and flown away.

3:17 Custodes tui quasi locustæ, et parvuli tui quasi locustæ locustarum, quæ considunt in sepibus in die frigoris : sol ortus est, et avolaverunt, et non est cognitus locus earum ubi fuerint.

3:17 Thy guards are like the locusts: and thy little ones like the locusts of locusts which swarm on the hedges in the day of cold: the sun arose, and they flew away, and their place was not known where they were.

3:18 Dormitaverunt pastores tui, rex Assur, sepelientur principes tui : latitavit populus tuus in montibus, et non est qui congreget.

3:18 Thy shepherds have slumbered, O king of Assyria, thy princes shall be buried: thy people are hid in the mountains, and there is none to gather them.

3:19 Non est obscura contritio tua ; pessima est plaga tua. Omnes qui audierunt auditionem tuam compresserunt manum super te : quia super quem non transiit malitia tua semper ?

3:19 Thy destruction is not hidden, thy wound is grievous: all that have heard the fame of thee, have clapped their hands over thee: for upon whom hath not thy wickedness passed continually?

Habakkuk

Chapter 1

1:1 Onus quod vidit Habacuc propheta.

1:1 The burden that Habakkuk the prophet saw.

1:2 Usquequo, Domine, clamabo, et non exaudies ? vociferabor ad te, vim patiens, et non salvabis ?

1:2 How long, O Lord, shall I cry, and thou wilt not hear? shall I cry out to thee suffering violence, and thou wilt not save?

1:3 Quare ostendisti mihi iniquitatem et laborem, videre prædam et injustitiam contra me ? Et factum est judicium, et contradictio potentior.

1:3 Why hast thou shewn me iniquity and grievance, to see rapine and injustice before me? and there is a judgment, but opposition is more powerful.

1:4 Propter hoc lacerata est lex, et non pervenit usque ad finem judicium ; quia impius prævalet adversus justum, propterea egreditur judicium perversum.

1:4 Therefore the law is torn in pieces, and judgment cometh not to the end: because the wicked prevaileth against the just, therefore wrong judgment goeth forth.

1:5 Aspicite in gentibus, et videte ; admiramini, et obstupescite : quia opus factum est in diebus vestris, quod nemo credet cum narrabitur.

1:5 Behold ye among the nations, and see: wonder, and be astonished: for a work is done in your days, which no man will believe when it shall be told.

1:6 Quia ecce ego suscitabo Chaldæos, gentem amaram et velocem, ambulantem super latitudinem terræ, ut possideat tabernacula non sua.

1:6 For behold, I will raise up the Chaldeans, a bitter and swift nation, marching upon the breadth of the earth, to possess the dwelling places that are not their own.

1:7 Horribilis et terribilis est : ex semetipsa judicium et onus ejus egredietur.

1:7 They are dreadful, and terrible: from themselves shall their judgment, and their burden proceed.

1:8 Leviores pardis equi ejus, et velociores lupis vespertinis : et diffundentur equites ejus : equites namque ejus de longe venient ; volabunt quasi aquila festinans ad comedendum.

1:8 Their horses are lighter than leopards, and swifter than evening wolves; and their horsemen shall be spread abroad: for their horsemen shall come from afar, they shall fly as an eagle that maketh haste to eat.

1:9 Omnes ad prædam venient, facies eorum ventus urens ; et congregabit quasi arenam captivitatem.

1:9 They shall all come to the prey, their face is like a burning wind: and they shall gather together captives as the sand.

1:10 Et ipse de regibus triumphabit, et tyranni ridiculi ejus erunt ; ipse super omnem munitionem ridebit, et comportabit aggerem, et capiet eam.

1:10 And their prince shall triumph over kings, and princes shall be his laughingstock: and he shall laugh at every strong hold, and shall cast up a mount, and shall take it.

1:11 Tunc mutabitur spiritus, et pertransibit, et corruet : hæc est fortitudo ejus dei sui.

1:11 Then shall his spirit be changed, and he shall pass, and fall: this is his strength of his god.

1:12 Numquid non tu a principio, Domine, Deus meus, sancte meus, et non moriemur ? Domine, in judicium posuisti eum, et fortem, ut corriperes, fundasti eum.

1:12 Wast thou not from the beginning, O Lord my God, my holy one, and we shall not die? Lord, thou hast appointed him for judgment: and made him strong for correction.

1:13 Mundi sunt oculi tui, ne videas malum, et respicere ad iniquitatem non poteris. Quare respicis super iniqua agentes, et taces devorante impio justiorem se ?

1:13 Thy eyes are too pure to behold evil, and thou canst not look on iniquity. Why lookest thou upon them that do unjust things, and holdest thy peace when the wicked devoureth the man that is more just than himself?

1:14 Et facies homines quasi pisces maris, et quasi reptile non habens principem.

1:14 And thou wilt make men as the fishes of the sea, and as the creeping things that have no ruler.

1:15 Totum in hamo sublevavit, traxit illud in sagena sua, et congregavit in rete suum. Super hoc lætabitur, et exsultabit.

1:15 He lifted up all them with his hook, he drew them in his drag, and gathered them into his net: for this he will be glad and rejoice.

1:16 Propterea immolabit sagenæ suæ, et sacrificabit reti suo, quia in ipsis incrassata est pars ejus, et cibus ejus electus.

1:16 Therefore will he offer victims to his drag, and he will sacrifice to his net: because through them his portion is made fat, and his meat dainty.

1:17 Propter hoc ergo expandit sagenam suam, et semper interficere gentes non parcet.

1:17 For this cause therefore he spreadeth his net, and will not spare continually to slay the nations.

Chapter 2

2:1 Super custodiam meam stabo, et figam gradum super munitionem : et contemplabor ut videam quid dicatur mihi, et quid respondeam ad arguentem me.

2:1 I will stand upon my watch, and fix my foot upon the tower: and I will watch, to see what will be said to me, and what I may answer to him that reproveth me.

2:2 Et respondit mihi Dominus, et dixit : Scribe visum, et explana eum super tabulas, ut percurrat qui legerit eum.

2:2 And the Lord answered me, and said: Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables: that he that readeth it may run over it.

2:3 Quia adhuc visus procul ; et apparebit in finem, et non mentietur : si moram fecerit, exspecta illum, quia veniens veniet, et non tardabit.

2:3 For as yet the vision is far off, and it shall appear at the end, and shall not lie: if it make any delay, wait for it: for it shall surely come, and it shall not be slack.

2:4 Ecce qui incredulus est, non erit recta anima ejus in semetipso ; justus autem in fide sua vivet.

2:4 Behold, he that is unbelieving, his soul shall not be right in himself: but the just shall live in his faith.

2:5 Et quomodo vinum potantem decipit, sic erit vir superbus, et non decorabitur : qui dilatavit quasi infernus animam suam, et ipse quasi mors, et non adimpletur : et congregabit ad se omnes gentes, et coacervabit ad se omnes populos.

2:5 And as wine deceiveth him that drinketh it: so shall the proud man be, and he shall not be honoured: who hath enlarged his desire like hell: and is himself like death, and he is never satisfied: but will gather together unto him all nations, and heap together unto him all people.

2:6 Numquid non omnes isti super eum parabolam sument, et loquelam ænigmatum ejus, et dicetur : Væ ei qui multiplicat non sua ? usquequo et aggravat contra se densum lutum ?

2:6 Shall not all these take up a parable against him, and a dark speech concerning him: and it shall be said: Woe to him that heapeth together that which is not his own? how long also doth he load himself with thick clay?

2:7 Numquid non repente consurgent qui mordeant te, et suscitabuntur lacerantes te, et eris in rapinam eis ?

2:7 Shall they not rise up suddenly that shall bite thee: and they be stirred up that shall tear thee, and thou shalt be a spoil to them?

2:8 Quia tu spoliasti gentes multas, spoliabunt te omnes qui reliqui fuerint de populis, propter sanguinem hominis, et iniquitatem terræ, civitatis, et omnium habitantium in ea.

2:8 Because thou hast spoiled many nations, all that shall be left of the people shall spoil thee: because of men's blood, and for the iniquity of the land, of the city, and of all that dwell therein.

2:9 Væ qui congregat avaritiam malam domui suæ, ut sit in excelso nidus ejus, et liberari se putat de manu mali !

2:9 Woe to him that gathereth together an evil covetousness to his house, that his nest may be on high, and thinketh he may be delivered out of the hand of evil.

2:10 Cogitasti confusionem domui tuæ ; concidisti populos multos, et peccavit anima tua.

2:10 Thou hast devised confusion to thy house, thou hast cut off many people, and thy soul hath sinned.

2:11 Quia lapis de pariete clamabit, et lignum, quod inter juncturas ædificiorum est, respondebit.

2:11 For the stone shall cry out of the wall: and the timber that is between the joints of the building, shall answer.

2:12 Væ qui ædificat civitatem in sanguinibus, et præparat urbem in iniquitate !

2:12 Woe to him that buildeth a town with blood, and prepareth a city by iniquity.

2:13 Numquid non hæc sunt a Domino exercituum ? laborabunt enim populi in multo igne, et gentes in vacuum, et deficient.

2:13 Are not these things from the Lord of hosts? for the people shall labour in a great fire: and the nations in vain, and they shall faint.

2:14 Quia replebitur terra, ut cognoscant gloriam Domini, quasi aquæ operientes mare.

2:14 For the earth shall be filled, that men may know the glory of the Lord, as waters covering the sea.

2:15 Væ qui potum dat amico suo mittens fel suum, et inebrians ut aspiciat nuditatem ejus !

2:15 Woe to him that giveth drink to his friend, and presenteth his gall, and maketh him drunk, that he may behold his nakedness.

2:16 Repletus es ignominia pro gloria ; bibe tu quoque, et consopire. Circumdabit te calix dexteræ Domini, et vomitus ignominiæ super gloriam tuam.

2:16 Thou art filled with shame instead of glory: drink thou also, and fall fast asleep: the cup of the right hand of the Lord shall compass thee, and shameful vomiting shall be on thy glory.

2:17 Quia iniquitas Libani operiet te, et vastitas animalium deterrebit eos de sanguinibus hominum, et iniquitate terræ, et civitatis, et omnium habitantium in ea.

2:17 For the iniquity of Libanus shall cover thee, and the ravaging of beasts shall terrify them because of the blood of men, and the iniquity of the land, and of the city, and of all that dwell therein.

2:18 Quid prodest sculptile, quia sculpsit illud fictor suus, conflatile, et imaginem falsam ? quia speravit in figmento fictor ejus, ut faceret simulacra muta.

2:18 What doth the graven thing avail, because the maker thereof hath graven it, a molten, and a false image? because the forger thereof hath trusted in a thing of his own forging, to make dumb idols.

2:19 Væ qui dicit ligno : Expergiscere ; Surge, lapidi tacenti ! Numquid ipse docere poterit ? ecce iste coopertus est auro et argento, et omnis spiritus non est in visceribus ejus.

2:19 Woe to him that saith to wood: Awake: to the dumb stone: Arise: can it teach? Behold, it is laid over with gold, and silver, and there is no spirit in the bowels thereof.

2:20 Dominus autem in templo sancto suo : sileat a facie ejus omnis terra !

2:20 But the Lord is in his holy temple: let all the earth keep silence before him.

Chapter 3

3:1 Oratio Habacuc prophetæ, pro ignorantiis.

3:1 A PRAYER OF Habakkuk THE PROPHET FOR IGNORANCES.

3:2 Domine, audivi auditionem tuam, et timui. Domine, opus tuum, in medio annorum vivifica illud ; in medio annorum notum facies : cum iratus fueris, misericordiæ recordaberis.

3:2 O Lord, I have heard thy hearing, and was afraid. O Lord, thy work, in the midst of the years bring it to life: In the midst of the years thou shalt make it known: when thou art angry, thou wilt remember mercy.

3:3 Deus ab austro veniet, et Sanctus de monte Pharan : operuit cælos gloria ejus, et laudis ejus plena est terra.

3:3 God will come from the south, and the holy one from mount Pharan: His glory covered the heavens, and the earth is full of his praise.

3:4 Splendor ejus ut lux erit, cornua in manibus ejus : ibi abscondita est fortitudo ejus.

3:4 His brightness shall be as the light: horns are in his hands: There is his strength hid:

3:5 Ante faciem ejus ibit mors, et egredietur diabolus ante pedes ejus.

3:5 Death shall go before his face. And the devil shall go forth before his feet.

3:6 Stetit, et mensus est terram ; aspexit, et dissolvit gentes, et contriti sunt montes sæculi : incurvati sunt colles mundi ab itineribus æternitatis ejus.

3:6 He stood and measured the earth. He beheld, and melted the nations: and the ancient mountains were crushed to pieces. The hills of the world were bowed down by the journeys of his eternity.

3:7 Pro iniquitate vidi tentoria Æthiopiæ ; turbabuntur pelles terræ Madian.

3:7 I saw the tents of Ethiopia for their iniquity, the curtains of the land of Madian shall be troubled.

3:8 Numquid in fluminibus iratus es, Domine ? aut in fluminibus furor tuus ? vel in mari indignatio tua ? Qui ascendes super equos tuos, et quadrigæ tuæ salvatio.

3:8 Wast thou angry, O Lord, with the rivers? or was thy wrath upon the rivers? or thy indignation in the sea? Who will ride upon thy horses: and thy chariots are salvation.

3:9 Suscitans suscitabis arcum tuum, juramenta tribubus quæ locutus es ; fluvios scindes terræ.

3:9 Thou wilt surely take up thy bow: according to the oaths which thou hast spoken to the tribes. Thou wilt divide the rivers of the earth.

3:10 Viderunt te, et doluerunt montes ; gurges aquarum transiit : dedit abyssus vocem suam ; altitudo manus suas levavit.

3:10 The mountains saw thee, and were grieved: the great body of waters passed away. The deep put forth its voice: the deep lifted up its hands.

3:11 Sol et luna steterunt in habitaculo suo : in luce sagittarum tuarum ibunt, in splendore fulgurantis hastæ tuæ.

3:11 The sun and the moon stood still in their habitation, in the light of thy arrows, they shall go in the brightness of thy glittering spear.

3:12 In fremitu conculcabis terram ; in furore obstupefacies gentes.

3:12 In thy anger thou wilt tread the earth under foot: in thy wrath thou wilt astonish the nations.

3:13 Egressus es in salutem populi tui, in salutem cum christo tuo : percussisti caput de domo impii, denudasti fundamentum ejus usque ad collum.

3:13 Thou wentest forth for the salvation of thy people: for salvation with thy Christ. Thou struckest the head of the house of the wicked: thou hast laid bare his foundation even to the neck.

3:14 Maledixisti sceptris ejus, capiti bellatorum ejus, venientibus ut turbo ad dispergendum me : exsultatio eorum, sicut ejus qui devorat pauperem in abscondito.

3:14 Thou hast cursed his sceptres, the head of his warriors, them that came out as a whirlwind to scatter me. Their joy was like that of him that devoureth the poor man in secret.

3:15 Viam fecisti in mari equis tuis, in luto aquarum multarum.

3:15 Thou madest a way in the sea for thy horses, in the mud of many waters.

3:16 Audivi, et conturbatus est venter meus ; a voce contremuerunt labia mea. Ingrediatur putredo in ossibus meis, et subter me scateat : ut requiescam in die tribulationis, ut ascendam ad populum accinctum nostrum.

3:16 I have heard and my bowels were troubled: my lips trembled at the voice. Let rottenness enter into my bones, and swarm under me. That I may rest in the day of tribulation: that I may go up to our people that are girded.

3:17 Ficus enim non florebit, et non erit germen in vineis ; mentietur opus olivæ, et arva non afferent cibum : abscindetur de ovili pecus, et non erit armentum in præsepibus.

3:17 For the fig tree shall not blossom: and there shall be no spring in the vines. The labour of the olive tree shall fail: and the fields shall yield no food: the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls.

3:18 Ego autem in Domino gaudebo ; et exsultabo in Deo Jesu meo.

3:18 But I will rejoice in the Lord: and I will joy in God my Jesus.

3:19 Deus Dominus fortitudo mea, et ponet pedes meos quasi cervorum : et super excelsa mea deducet me victor in psalmis canentem.

3:19 The Lord God is my strength: and he will make my feet like the feet of harts: and he the conqueror will lead me upon my high places singing psalms.

Zephaniah

Chapter 1

1:1 Verbum Domini quod factum est ad Sophoniam, filium Chusi, filii Godoliæ, filii Amariæ, filii Ezeciæ, in diebus Josiæ, filii Amon, regis Judæ.

1:1 The word of the Lord that came to Zephaniah the son of Chusi, the son of Godolias, the son of Amarias, the son of Ezechias, in the days of Josias, the son of Amon king of Juda.

1:2 Congregans congregabo omnia a facie terræ, dicit Dominus :

1:2 Gathering, I will gather together all things from off the face of the land, saith the Lord:

1:3 congregans hominem et pecus, congregans volatilia cæli et pisces maris : et ruinæ impiorum erunt, et disperdam homines a facie terræ, dicit Dominus.

1:3 I will gather man, and beast, I will gather the birds of the air, and the fishes of the sea: and the ungodly shall meet with ruin: and I will destroy men from off the face of the land, saith the Lord.

1:4 Et extendam manum meam super Judam et super omnes habitantes Jerusalem : et disperdam de loco hoc reliquias Baal, et nomina ædituorum cum sacerdotibus ;

1:4 And I will stretch out my hand upon Juda, and upon all the inhabitants of Jerusalem: and I will destroy out of this place the remnant of Baal, and the names of the wardens of the temples with the priests:

1:5 et eos qui adorant super tecta militiam cæli, et adorant et jurant in Domino, et jurant in Melchom ;

1:5 And them that worship the host of heaven upon the tops of houses, and them that adore, and swear by the Lord, and swear by Melchom.

1:6 et qui avertuntur de post tergum Domini, et qui non quæsierunt Dominum, nec investigaverunt eum.

1:6 And them that turn away from following after the Lord, and that have not sought the Lord, nor searched after him.

1:7 Silete a facie Domini Dei, quia juxta est dies Domini : quia præparavit Dominus hostiam ; sanctificavit vocatos suos.

1:7 Be silent before the face of the Lord God: for the day of the Lord is near, for the Lord hath prepared a victim, he hath sanctified his guests.

1:8 Et erit : in die hostiæ Domini, visitabo super principes, et super filios regis, et super omnes qui induti sunt veste peregrina ;

1:8 And it shall come to pass in the day of the victim of the Lord, that I will visit upon the princes, and upon the king's sons, and upon all such as are clothed with strange apparel:

1:9 et visitabo super omnem qui arroganter ingreditur super limen in die illa, qui complent domum Domini Dei sui iniquitate et dolo.

1:9 And I will visit in that day upon every one that entereth arrogantly over the threshold: them that fill the house of the Lord their God with iniquity and deceit.

1:10 Et erit in die illa, dicit Dominus, vox clamoris a porta piscium, et ululatus a Secunda, et contritio magna a collibus.

1:10 And there shall be in that day, saith the Lord, the noise of a cry from the fish gate, and a howling from the Second, and a great destruction from the hills.

1:11 Ululate, habitatores Pilæ : conticuit omnis populus Chanaan, disperierunt omnes involuti argento.

1:11 Howl, ye inhabitants of the Morter. All the people of Chanaan is hush, all are cut off that were wrapped up in silver.

1:12 Et erit in tempore illo : scrutabor Jerusalem in lucernis, et visitabo super viros defixos in fæcibus suis, qui dicunt in cordibus suis : Non faciet bene Dominus, et non faciet male.

1:12 And it shall come to pass at that time, that I will search Jerusalem with lamps, and will visit upon the men that are settled on their lees: that say in their hearts: The Lord will not do good, nor will he do evil.

1:13 Et erit fortitudo eorum in direptionem, et domus eorum in desertum : et ædificabunt domos, et non habitabunt ; et plantabunt vineas, et non bibent vinum earum.

1:13 And their strength shall become a booty, and their houses as a desert: and they shall build houses, and shall not dwell in them: and they shall plant vineyards, and shall not drink the wine of them.

1:14 Juxta est dies Domini magnus : juxta est, et velox nimis. Vox diei Domini amara : tribulabitur ibi fortis.

1:14 The great day of the Lord is near, it is near and exceeding swift: the voice of the day of the Lord is bitter, the mighty man shall there meet with tribulation.

1:15 Dies iræ dies illa, dies tribulationis et angustiæ, dies calamitatis et miseriæ, dies tenebrarum et caliginis, dies nebulæ et turbinis,

1:15 That day is a day of wrath, a day of tribulation and distress, a day of calamity and misery, a day of darkness and obscurity, a day of clouds and whirlwinds,

1:16 dies tubæ et clangoris super civitates munitas, et super angulos excelsos.

1:16 A day of the trumpet and alarm against the fenced cities, and against the high bulwarks.

1:17 Et tribulabo homines, et ambulabunt ut cæci, quia Domino peccaverunt ; et effundetur sanguis eorum sicut humus, et corpora eorum sicut stercora.

1:17 And I will distress men, and they shall walk like blind men, because they have sinned against the Lord: and their blood shall be poured out as earth, and their bodies as dung.

1:18 Sed et argentum eorum et aurum eorum non poterit liberare eos in die iræ Domini : in igne zeli ejus devorabitur omnis terra, quia consummationem cum festinatione faciet cunctis habitantibus terram.

1:18 Neither shall their silver and their gold be able to deliver them in the day of the wrath of the Lord: all the land shall be devoured by the fire of his jealousy: for he shall make even a speedy destruction of all them that dwell in the land.

Chapter 2

2:1 Convenite, congregamini, gens non amabilis,

2:1 Assemble yourselves together, be gathered together, O nation not worthy to be loved:

2:2 priusquam pariat jussio quasi pulverem transeuntem diem, antequam veniat super vos ira furoris Domini, antequam veniat super vos dies indignationis Domini.

2:2 Before the decree bring forth the day as dust passing away, before the fierce anger of the Lord come upon you, before the day of the Lord's indignation come upon you.

2:3 Quærite Dominum, omnes mansueti terræ, qui judicium ejus estis operati ; quærite justum, quærite mansuetum, si quomodo abscondamini in die furoris Domini.

2:3 Seek the Lord, all ye meek of the earth, you that have wrought his judgment: seek the just, seek the meek: if by any means you may be hid in the day of the Lord's indignation.

2:4 Quia Gaza destructa erit, et Ascalon in desertum : Azotum in meridie ejicient, et Accaron eradicabitur.

2:4 For Gaza shall be destroyed, and Ascalon shall be a desert, they shall cast out Azotus at noonday, and Accaron shall be rooted up.

2:5 Væ qui habitatis funiculum maris, gens perditorum ! verbum Domini super vos, Chanaan, terra Philisthinorum ; et disperdam te, ita ut non sit inhabitator.

2:5 Woe to you that inhabit the sea coast, O nation of reprobates: the word of the Lord upon you, O Chanaan, the land of the Philistines, and I will destroy thee, so that there shall not be an inhabitant.

2:6 Et erit funiculus maris requies pastorum, et caulæ pecorum ;

2:6 And the sea coast shall be the resting place of shepherds, and folds for cattle:

2:7 et erit funiculus ejus qui remanserit de domo Juda : ibi pascentur, in domibus Ascalonis ad vesperam requiescent, quia visitabit eos Dominus Deus eorum, et avertet captivitatem eorum.

2:7 And it shall be the portion of him that shall remain of the house of Juda, there they shall feed: in the houses of Ascalon they shall rest in the evening: because the Lord their God will visit them, and bring back their captivity.

2:8 Audivi opprobrium Moab, et blasphemias filiorum Ammon, quæ exprobraverunt populo meo, et magnificati sunt super terminos eorum.

2:8 I have heard the reproach of Moab, and the blasphemies of the children of Ammon, with which they reproached my people, and have magnified themselves upon their borders.

2:9 Propterea vivo ego, dicit Dominus exercituum, Deus Israël, quia Moab ut Sodoma erit, et filii Ammon quasi Gomorrha : siccitas spinarum, et acervi salis, et desertum usque in æternum : reliquiæ populi mei diripient eos, et residui gentis meæ possidebunt illos.

2:9 Therefore as I live, saith the Lord of hosts the God of Israel, Moab shall be as Sodom, and the children of Ammon as Gomorrha, the dryness of thorns, and heaps of salt, and a desert even for ever: the remnant of my people shall make a spoil of them, and the residue of my nation shall possess them.

2:10 Hoc eis eveniet pro superbia sua, quia blasphemaverunt et magnificati sunt super populum Domini exercituum.

2:10 This shall befall them for their pride: because they have blasphemed, and have been magnified against the people of the Lord of hosts.

2:11 Horribilis Dominus super eos, et attenuabit omnes deos terræ : et adorabunt eum viri de loco suo, omnes insulæ gentium.

2:11 The Lord shall be terrible upon them, and shall consume all the gods of the earth: and they shall adore him every man from his own place, all the islands of the Gentiles.

2:12 Sed et vos, Æthiopes, interfecti gladio meo eritis.

2:12 You Ethiopians, also shall be slain with my sword.

2:13 Et extendet manum suam super aquilonem, et perdet Assur, et ponet speciosam in solitudinem, et in invium, et quasi desertum.

2:13 And he will stretch out his hand upon the north, and will destroy Assyria: and he will make the beautiful city a wilderness, and as a place not passable, and as a desert.

2:14 Et accubabunt in medio ejus greges, omnes bestiæ gentium ; et onocrotalus et ericius in liminibus ejus morabuntur : vox cantantis in fenestra, corvus in superliminari, quoniam attenuabo robur ejus.

2:14 And flocks shall lie down in the midst thereof, all the beasts of the nations: and the bittern and the urchin shall lodge in the threshold thereof: the voice of the singing bird in the window, the raven on the upper post, for I will consume her strength.

2:15 Hæc est civitas gloriosa habitans in confidentia, quæ dicebat in corde suo : Ego sum, et extra me non est alia amplius : quomodo facta est in desertum cubile bestiæ ? omnis qui transit per eam sibilabit, et movebit manum suam.

2:15 This is the glorious city that dwelt in security: that said in her heart: I am, and there is none beside me: how is she become a desert, a place for beasts to lie down in? every one that passeth by her shall hiss, and wag his hand.

Chapter 3

3:1 Væ provocatrix, et redempta civitas, columba !

3:1 Woe to the provoking and redeemed city, the dove.

3:2 non audivit vocem, et non suscepit disciplinam ; in Domino non est confisa, ad Deum suum non appropinquavit.

3:2 She hath not hearkened to the voice, neither hath she received discipline: she hath not trusted in the Lord, she drew not near to her God.

3:3 Principes ejus in medio ejus quasi leones rugientes ; judices ejus lupi vespere, non relinquebant in mane.

3:3 Her princes are in the midst of her as roaring lions: her judges are evening wolves, they left nothing for the morning.

3:4 Prophetæ ejus vesani, viri infideles ; sacerdotes ejus polluerunt sanctum, injuste egerunt contra legem.

3:4 Her prophets are senseless, men without faith: her priests have polluted the sanctuary, they have acted unjustly against the law.

3:5 Dominus justus in medio ejus non faciet iniquitatem ; mane, mane judicium suum dabit in lucem, et non abscondetur ; nescivit autem iniquus confusionem.

3:5 The just Lord is in the midst thereof, he will not do iniquity: in the morning, in the morning he will bring his judgment to light, and it shall not be hid: but the wicked man hath not known shame.

3:6 Disperdidi gentes, et dissipati sunt anguli earum ; desertas feci vias eorum, dum non est qui transeat ; desolatæ sunt civitates eorum, non remanente viro, neque ullo habitatore.

3:6 I have destroyed the nations, and their towers are beaten down: I have made their ways desert, so that there is none that passeth by: their cities are desolate, there is not a man remaining, nor any inhabitant.

3:7 Dixi : Attamen timebis me, suscipies disciplinam ; et non peribit habitaculum ejus, propter omnia in quibus visitavi eam : verumtamen diluculo surgentes corruperunt omnes cogitationes suas.

3:7 I said: Surely thou wilt fear me, thou wilt receive correction: and her dwelling shall not perish, for all things wherein I have visited her: but they rose early, and corrupted all their thoughts.

3:8 Quapropter exspecta me, dicit Dominus, in die resurrectionis meæ in futurum : quia judicium meum ut congregem gentes, et colligam regna, et effundam super eos indignationem meam, omnem iram furoris mei : in igne enim zeli mei devorabitur omnis terra.

3:8 Wherefore expect me, saith the Lord, in the day of my resurrection that is to come, for my judgment is to assemble the Gentiles, and to gather the kingdoms: and to pour upon them my indignation, all my fierce anger: for with the fire of my jealousy shall all the earth be devoured.

3:9 Quia tunc reddam populis labium electum, ut invocent omnes in nomine Domini, et serviant ei humero uno.

3:9 Because then I will restore to the people a chosen lip, that all may call upon the name of the Lord, and may serve him with one shoulder.

3:10 Ultra flumina Æthiopiæ, inde supplices mei ; filii dispersorum meorum deferent munus mihi.

3:10 From beyond the rivers of Ethiopia, shall my suppliants, the children of my dispersed people, bring me an offering.

3:11 In die illa non confunderis super cunctis adinventionibus tuis, quibus prævaricata es in me, quia tunc auferam de medio tui magniloquos superbiæ tuæ, et non adjicies exaltari amplius in monte sancto meo.

3:11 In that day thou shalt not be ashamed for all thy doings, wherein thou hast transgressed against me for then I will take away out of the midst of thee thy proud boasters, and thou shalt no more be lifted up because of my holy mountain.

3:12 Et derelinquam in medio tui populum pauperem et egenum : et sperabunt in nomine Domini.

3:12 And I will leave in the midst of thee a poor and needy people: and they shall hope in the name of the Lord.

3:13 Reliquiæ Israël non facient iniquitatem, nec loquentur mendacium, et non invenietur in ore eorum lingua dolosa, quoniam ipsi pascentur, et accubabunt, et non erit qui exterreat.

3:13 The remnant of Israel shall not do iniquity, nor speak lies, nor shall a deceitful tongue be found in their mouth: for they shall feed, and shall lie down, and there shall be none to make them afraid.

3:14 Lauda, filia Sion ; jubila, Israël : lætare, et exsulta in omni corde, filia Jerusalem.

3:14 Give praise, O daughter of Sion: shout, O Israel: be glad, and rejoice with all thy heart, O daughter of Jerusalem.

3:15 Abstulit Dominus judicium tuum ; avertit inimicos tuos. Rex Israël Dominus in medio tui : non timebis malum ultra.

3:15 The Lord hath taken away thy judgment, he hath turned away thy enemies: the king of Israel, the Lord, is in the midst of thee, thou shalt fear evil no more.

3:16 In die illa dicetur Jerusalem : Noli timere ; Sion : Non dissolvantur manus tuæ.

3:16 In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem: Fear not: to Sion: Let not thy hands be weakened.

3:17 Dominus Deus tuus in medio tui fortis, ipse salvabit : gaudebit super te in lætitia, silebit in dilectione sua, exsultabit super te in laude.

3:17 The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty, he will save: he will rejoice over thee with gladness, he will be silent in his love, he will be joyful over thee in praise.

3:18 Nugas, qui a lege recesserant, congregabo, quia ex te erant : ut non ultra habeas super eis opprobrium.

3:18 The triflers that were departed from the law, I will gather together, because they were of thee: that thou mayest no more suffer reproach for them.

3:19 Ecce ego interficiam omnes qui afflixerunt te in tempore illo : et salvabo claudicantem, et eam quæ ejecta fuerat congregabo : et ponam eos in laudem, et in nomen, in omni terra confusionis eorum,

3:19 Behold I will cut off all that have afflicted thee at that time: and I will save her that halteth, and will gather her that was cast out: and I will get them praise, and a name, in all the land where they had been put to confusion.

3:20 in tempore illo quo adducam vos, et in tempore quo congregabo vos. Dabo enim vos in nomen, et in laudem omnibus populis terræ, cum convertero captivitatem vestram coram oculis vestris, dicit Dominus.

3:20 At that time, when I will bring you: and at the time that I will gather you: for I will give you a name, and praise among all the people of the earth, when I shall have brought back your captivity before your eyes, saith the Lord.

Haggai

Chapter 1

1:1 In anno secundo Darii regis, in mense sexto, in die una mensis, factum est verbum Domini in manu Aggæi prophetæ, ad Zorobabel, filium Salathiel, ducem Juda, et ad Jesum, filium Josedec, sacerdotem magnum, dicens :

1:1 In the second year of Darius the king, in the sixth month, in the first day of the month, the word of the Lord came by the hand of Haggai the prophet, to Zorobabel the son of Salathiel, governor of Juda, and to Jesus the son of Josedec the high priest, saying:

1:2 Hæc ait Dominus exercituum, dicens : Populus iste dicit : Nondum venit tempus domus Domini ædificandæ.

1:2 Thus saith the Lord of hosts, saying: This people saith: The time is not yet come for building the house of the Lord.

1:3 Et factum est verbum Domini in manu Aggæi prophetæ, dicens :

1:3 And the word of the Lord came by the hand of Haggai the prophet, saying:

1:4 Numquid tempus vobis est ut habitetis in domibus laqueatis, et domus ista deserta ?

1:4 Is it time for you to dwell in ceiled houses, and this house lie desolate?

1:5 Et nunc hæc dicit Dominus exercituum : Ponite corda vestra super vias vestras.

1:5 And now thus saith the Lord of hosts: Set your hearts to consider your ways.

1:6 Seminastis multum, et intulistis parum ; comedistis, et non estis satiati ; bibistis, et non estis inebriati ; operuistis vos, et non estis calefacti ; et qui mercedes congregavit, misit eas in sacculum pertusum.

1:6 You have sowed much, and brought in little: you have eaten, but have not had enough: you have drunk, but have not been filled with drink: you have clothed yourselves, but have not been warmed: and he that hath earned wages, put them into a bag with holes.

1:7 Hæc dicit Dominus exercituum : Ponite corda vestra super vias vestras ;

1:7 Thus saith the Lord of hosts: Set your hearts upon your ways:

1:8 ascendite in montem, portate ligna, et ædificate domum : et acceptabilis mihi erit, et glorificabor, dicit Dominus.

1:8 Go up to the mountain, bring timber, and build the house: and it shall be acceptable to me, and I shall be glorified, saith the Lord.

1:9 Respexistis ad amplius, et ecce factum est minus ; et intulistis in domum, et exsufflavi illud : quam ob causam ? dicit Dominus exercituum : quia domus mea deserta est, et vos festinatis unusquisque in domum suam.

1:9 You have looked for more, and behold it became less, and you brought it home, and I blowed it away: why, saith the Lord of hosts? because my house is desolate, and you make haste every man to his own house.

1:10 Propter hoc super vos prohibiti sunt cæli ne darent rorem, et terra prohibita est ne daret germen suum :

1:10 Therefore the heavens over you were stayed from giving dew, and the earth was hindered from yielding her fruits:

1:11 et vocavi siccitatem super terram, et super montes, et super triticum, et super vinum, et super oleum, et quæcumque profert humus, et super homines, et super jumenta, et super omnem laborem manuum.

1:11 And I called for a drought upon the land, and upon the mountains, and upon the corn, and upon the wine, and upon the oil, and upon all that the ground bringeth forth, and upon men, and upon beasts, and upon all the labour of the hands.

1:12 Et audivit Zorobabel, filius Salathiel, et Jesus, filius Josedec, sacerdos magnus, et omnes reliquiæ populi, vocem Domini Dei sui, et verba Aggæi prophetæ, sicut misit eum Dominus Deus eorum ad eos, et timuit populus a facie Domini.

1:12 Then Zorobabel the son of Salathiel, and Jesus the son of Josedec the high priest, and all the remnant of the people hearkened to the voice of the Lord their God, and to the words of Haggai the prophet, as the Lord their God sent him to them: and the people feared before the Lord.

1:13 Et dixit Aggæus, nuntius Domini de nuntiis Domini, populo dicens : Ego vobiscum sum, dicit Dominus.

1:13 And Haggai the messenger of the Lord, as one of the messengers of the Lord, spoke, saying to the people: I am with you, saith the Lord.

1:14 Et suscitavit Dominus spiritum Zorobabel, filii Salathiel, ducis Juda, et spiritum Jesu, filii Josedec, sacerdotis magni, et spiritum reliquorum de omni populo : et ingressi sunt, et faciebant opus in domo Domini exercituum, Dei sui.

1:14 And the Lord stirred up the spirit of Zorobabel the son of Salathiel governor of Juda, and the spirit of Jesus the son of Josedec the high priest, and the spirit of all the rest of the people: and they went in, and did the work in the house of the Lord of Hosts their God.

Chapter 2

2:1 In die vigesima et quarta mensis, in sexto mense, in anno secundo Darii regis.

2:1 In the four and twentieth day of the month, in the sixth month, in the second year of Darius the king, they began.

2:2 In septimo mense, vigesima et prima mensis, factum est verbum Domini in manu Aggæi prophetæ, dicens :

2:2 And in the seventh month, the word of the Lord came by the hand of Haggai the prophet, saying:

2:3 Loquere ad Zorobabel, filium Salathiel, ducem Juda, et ad Jesum, filium Josedec, sacerdotem magnum, et ad reliquos populi, dicens :

2:3 Speak to Zorobabel the son of Salathiel the governor of Juda, and to Jesus the son of Josedec the high priest, and to the rest of the people, saying:

2:4 Quis in vobis est derelictus, qui vidit domum istam in gloria sua prima ? et quid vos videtis hanc nunc ? numquid non ita est, quasi non sit in oculis vestris ?

2:4 Who is left among you, that saw this house in its first glory? and how do you see it now? is it not in comparison to that as nothing in your eyes?

2:5 Et nunc confortare, Zorobabel, dicit Dominus ; et confortare, Jesu, fili Josedec, sacerdos magne ; et confortare, omnis populus terræ, dicit Dominus exercituum : et facite (quoniam ego vobiscum sum, dicit Dominus exercituum)

2:5 Yet now take courage, O Zorobabel, saith the Lord, and take courage, Jesus the son of Josedec the high priest, and take courage, all ye people of the land, saith the Lord of hosts: and perform (for I am with you, saith the Lord of hosts)

2:6 verbum quod pepigi vobiscum cum egrederemini de terra Ægypti : et spiritus meus erit in medio vestrum : nolite timere.

2:6 The word that I covenanted with you when you came out of the land of Egypt: and my spirit shall be in the midst of you: fear not.

2:7 Quia hæc dicit Dominus exercituum : Adhuc unum modicum est, et ego commovebo cælum, et terram, et mare, et aridam.

2:7 For thus saith the Lord of hosts: Yet one little while, and I will move the heaven and the earth, and the sea, and the dry land.

2:8 Et movebo omnes gentes, et veniet desideratus cunctis gentibus : et implebo domum istam gloria, dicit Dominus exercituum.

2:8 And I will move all nations: AND THE DESIRED OF ALL NATIONS SHALL COME: and I will fill this house with glory: saith the Lord of hosts.

2:9 Meum est argentum, et meum est aurum, dicit Dominus exercituum.

2:9 The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, saith the Lord of hosts.

2:10 Magna erit gloria domus istius novissimæ plus quam primæ, dicit Dominus exercituum : et in loco isto dabo pacem, dicit Dominus exercituum.

2:10 Great shall be the glory of this last house more than of the first, saith the Lord of hosts: and in this place I will give peace, saith the Lord of hosts.

2:11 In vigesima et quarta noni mensis, in anno secundo Darii regis, factum est verbum Domini ad Aggæum prophetam, dicens :

2:11 In the four and twentieth day of the ninth month, in the second year of Darius the king, the word of the Lord came to Haggai the prophet, saying:

2:12 Hæc dicit Dominus exercituum : Interroga sacerdotes legem, dicens :

2:12 Thus saith the Lord of hosts: Ask the priests the law, saying:

2:13 Si tulerit homo carnem sanctificatam in ora vestimenti sui, et tetigerit de summitate ejus panem, aut pulmentum, aut vinum, aut oleum, aut omnem cibum, numquid sanctificabitur ? Respondentes autem sacerdotes, dixerunt : Non.

2:13 If a man carry sanctified flesh in the skirt of his garment, and touch with his skirt, bread, or pottage, or wine, or oil, or any meat: shall it be sanctified? And the priests answered, and said: No.

2:14 Et dixit Aggæus : Si tetigerit pollutus in anima ex omnibus his, numquid contaminabitur ? Et responderunt sacerdotes, et dixerunt : Contaminabitur.

2:14 And Haggai said: If one that is unclean by occasion of a soul touch any of all these things, shall it be defiled? And the priests answered, and said: It shall be defiled.

2:15 Et respondit Aggæus, et dixit : Sic populus iste, et sic gens ista ante faciem meam, dicit Dominus, et sic omne opus manuum eorum : et omnia quæ obtulerunt ibi, contaminata erunt.

2:15 And Haggai answered, and said: So is this people, and so is this nation before my face, saith the Lord, and so is all the work of their hands: and all that they have offered there, shall be defiled.

2:16 Et nunc ponite corda vestra a die hac et supra, antequam poneretur lapis super lapidem in templo Domini.

2:16 And now consider in your hearts, from this day and upward, before there was a stone laid upon a stone in the temple of the Lord.

2:17 Cum accederetis ad acervum viginti modiorum, et fierent decem ; et intraretis ad torcular, ut exprimeretis quinquaginta lagenas, et fiebant viginti.

2:17 When you went to a heap of twenty bushels, and they became ten: and you went into the press, to press out fifty vessels, and they became twenty.

2:18 Percussi vos vento urente, et aurugine, et grandine omnia opera manuum vestrarum : et non fuit in vobis qui reverteretur ad me, dicit Dominus.

2:18 I struck you with a blasting wind, and all the works of your hand with the mildew and with hail, yet there was none among you that returned to me, saith the Lord.

2:19 Ponite corda vestra ex die ista, et in futurum, a die vigesima et quarta noni mensis : a die qua fundamenta jacta sunt templi Domini, ponite super cor vestrum.

2:19 Set your hearts from this day, and henceforward, from the four and twentieth day of the ninth month: from the day that the foundations of the temple of the Lord were laid, and lay it up in your hearts.

2:20 Numquid jam semen in germine est, et adhuc vinea, et ficus, et malogranatum, et lignum olivæ non floruit ? ex die ista benedicam.

2:20 Is the seed as yet sprung up? or hath the vine, and the fig tree, and the pomegranate, and the olive tree as yet flourished? from this day I will bless you.

2:21 Et factum est verbum Domini secundo ad Aggæum in vigesima et quarta mensis, dicens :

2:21 And the word of the Lord came a second time to Haggai in the four and twentieth day of the month, saying:

2:22 Loquere ad Zorobabel ducem Juda, dicens : Ego movebo cælum pariter et terram,

2:22 Speak to Zorobabel the governor of Juda, saying: I will move both heaven and earth.

2:23 et subvertam solium regnorum, et conteram fortitudinem regni gentium : et subvertam quadrigam et ascensorem ejus, et descendent equi, et ascensores eorum, vir in gladio fratris sui.

2:23 And I will overthrow the throne of kingdoms, and will destroy the strength of the kingdom of the Gentiles: and I will overthrow the chariot, and him that rideth therein: and the horses and their riders shall come down, every one by the sword of his brother.

2:24 In die illa, dicit Dominus exercituum, assumam te, Zorobabel, fili Salathiel, serve meus, dicit Dominus : et ponam te quasi signaculum, quia te elegi, dicit Dominus exercituum.

2:24 In that day, saith the Lord of hosts, I will take thee, O Zorobabel the son of Salathiel, my servant, saith the Lord, and will make thee as a signet, for I have chosen thee, saith the Lord of hosts.

Zechariah

Chapter 1

1:1 In mense octavo, in anno secundo Darii regis, factum est verbum Domini ad Zachariam filium Barachiæ filii Addo prophetam, dicens :

1:1 In the eighth month, in the second year of king Darius, the word of the Lord came to Zechariah the son of Barachias, the son of Addo, the prophet, saying:

1:2 Iratus est Dominus super patres vestros iracundia.

1:2 The Lord hath been exceeding angry with your fathers.

1:3 Et dices ad eos : Hæc dicit Dominus exercituum : Convertimini ad me, ait Dominus exercituum, et convertar ad vos, dicit Dominus exercituum.

1:3 And thou shalt say to them: Thus saith the Lord of hosts: Turn ye to me, saith the Lord of hosts: and I will turn to you, saith the Lord of hosts.

1:4 Ne sitis sicut patres vestri, ad quos clamabant prophetæ priores, dicentes : Hæc dicit Dominus exercituum : Convertimini de viis vestris malis, et de cogitationibus vestris pessimis : et non audierunt, neque attenderunt ad me, dicit Dominus.

1:4 Be not as your fathers, to whom the former prophets have cried, saying: Thus saith the Lord of hosts: Turn ye from your evil ways, and from your wicked thoughts: but they did not give ear, neither did they hearken to me, saith the Lord.

1:5 Patres vestri, ubi sunt ? et prophetæ numquid in sempiternum vivent ?

1:5 Your fathers, where are they? and the prophets, shall they live always?

1:6 Verumtamen verba mea, et legitima mea, quæ mandavi servis meis prophetis, numquid non comprehenderunt patres vestros, et conversi sunt, et dixerunt : Sicut cogitavit Dominus exercituum facere nobis secundum vias nostras, et secundum adinventiones nostras, fecit nobis ?

1:6 But yet my words, and my ordinances, which I gave in charge to my servants the prophets, did they not take hold of your fathers, and they returned, and said: As the Lord of hosts thought to do to us according to our ways, and according to our devices, so he hath done to us.

1:7 In die vigesima et quarta undecimi mensis Sabath, in anno secundo Darii, factum est verbum Domini ad Zachariam filium Barachiæ filii Addo prophetam, dicens :

1:7 In the four and twentieth day of the eleventh month which is called Sabath, in the second year of Darius, the word of the Lord came to Zechariah the son of Barachias, the son of Addo, the prophet, saying:

1:8 Vidi per noctem, et ecce vir ascendens super equum rufum, et ipse stabat inter myrteta, quæ erant in profundo, et post eum equi rufi, varii, et albi.

1:8 I saw by night, and behold a man riding upon a red horse, and he stood among the myrtle trees, that were in the bottom: and behind him were horses, red, speckled, and white.

1:9 Et dixi : Quid sunt isti, domine mi ? Et dixit ad me angelus qui loquebatur in me : Ego ostendam tibi quid sint hæc.

1:9 And I said: What are these, my Lord? and the angel that spoke in me, said to me: I will shew thee what these are:

1:10 Et respondit vir qui stabat inter myrteta, et dixit : Isti sunt quos misit Dominus ut perambulent terram.

1:10 And the man that stood among the myrtle trees answered, and said: These are they, whom the Lord hath sent to walk through the earth.

1:11 Et responderunt angelo Domini, qui stabat inter myrteta, et dixerunt : Perambulavimus terram, et ecce omnis terra habitatur, et quiescit.

1:11 And they answered the angel of the Lord, that stood among the myrtle trees, and said: We have walked through the earth, and behold all the earth is inhabited, and is at rest.

1:12 Et respondit angelus Domini, et dixit : Domine exercituum, usquequo tu non misereberis Jerusalem, et urbium Juda, quibus iratus es ? iste jam septuagesimus annus est.

1:12 And the angel of the Lord answered, and said: O Lord of hosts, how long wilt thou not have mercy on Jerusalem, and on the cities of Juda, with which thou hast been angry? this is now the seventieth year.

1:13 Et respondit Dominus angelo qui loquebatur in me verba bona, verba consolatoria.

1:13 And the Lord answered the angel, that spoke in me, good words, comfortable words.

1:14 Et dixit ad me angelus qui loquebatur in me : Clama, dicens : Hæc dicit Dominus exercituum : Zelatus sum Jerusalem et Sion zelo magno,

1:14 And the angel that spoke in me, said to me: Cry thou, saying: Thus saith the Lord of hosts: I am zealous for Jerusalem, and Sion with a great zeal.

1:15 et ira magna ego irascor super gentes opulentas, quia ego iratus sum parum, ipsi vero adjuverunt in malum.

1:15 And I am angry with a great anger with the wealthy nations: for I was angry a little, but they helped forward the evil.

1:16 Propterea hæc dicit Dominus : Revertar ad Jerusalem in misericordiis, et domus mea ædificabitur in ea, ait Dominus exercituum, et perpendiculum extendetur super Jerusalem.

1:16 Therefore thus saith the Lord: I will return to Jerusalem in mercies: my house shall be built in it, saith the Lord of hosts: and the building line shall be stretched forth upon Jerusalem.

1:17 Adhuc clama, dicens : Hæc dicit Dominus exercituum : Adhuc affluent civitates meæ bonis, et consolabitur adhuc Dominus Sion, et eliget adhuc Jerusalem.

1:17 Cry yet, saying: Thus saith the Lord of hosts: My cities shall yet flow with good things: and the Lord will yet comfort Sion, and he will yet choose Jerusalem.

1:18 Et levavi oculos meos, et vidi, et ecce quatuor cornua.

1:18 And I lifted up my eyes, and saw: and behold four horns.

1:19 Et dixi ad angelum qui loquebatur in me : Quid sunt hæc ? Et dixit ad me : Hæc sunt cornua quæ ventilaverunt Judam, et Israël, et Jerusalem.

1:19 And I said to the angel that spoke in me: What are these? And he said to me: These are the horns that have scattered Juda, and Israel, and Jerusalem.

1:20 Et ostendit mihi Dominus quatuor fabros.

1:20 And the Lord shewed me four smiths.

1:21 Et dixi : Quid isti veniunt facere ? Qui ait, dicens : Hæc sunt cornua quæ ventilaverunt Judam per singulos viros, et nemo eorum levavit caput suum : et venerunt isti deterrere ea, ut dejiciant cornua gentium, quæ levaverunt cornu super terram Juda ut dispergerent eam.

1:21 And I said: What come these to do? and he spoke, saying: These are the horns which have scattered Juda every man apart, and none of them lifted up his head: and these are come to fray them, to cast down the horns of the nations, that have lifted up the horn upon the land of Juda to scatter it.

Chapter 2

2:1 Et levavi oculos meos, et vidi, et ecce vir, et in manu ejus funiculus mensorum.

2:1 And I lifted up my eyes, and saw, and behold a man, with a measuring line in his hand.

2:2 Et dixi : Quo tu vadis ? Et dixit ad me : Ut metiar Jerusalem, et videam quanta sit latitudo ejus, et quanta longitudo ejus.

2:2 And I said: Whither goest thou? and he said to me: To measure Jerusalem, and to see how great is the breadth thereof, and how great the length thereof.

2:3 Et ecce angelus qui loquebatur in me egrediebatur, et angelus alius egrediebatur in occursum ejus :

2:3 And behold the angel that spoke in me went forth, and another angel went out to meet him.

2:4 et dixit ad eum : Curre, loquere ad puerum istum, dicens : Absque muro habitabitur Jerusalem, præ multitudine hominum et jumentorum in medio ejus.

2:4 And he said to him: Run, speak to this young man, saying: Jerusalem shall be inhabited without walls, by reason of the multitude of men, and of the beasts in the midst thereof.

2:5 Et ego ero ei, ait Dominus, murus ignis in circuitu, et in gloria ero in medio ejus.

2:5 And I will be to it, saith the Lord, a wall of fire round about: and I will be in glory in the midst thereof.

2:6 O, o, fugite de terra aquilonis, dicit Dominus, quoniam in quatuor ventos cæli dispersi vos, dicit Dominus.

2:6 O, O flee ye out of the land of the north, saith the Lord, for I have scattered you into the four winds of heaven, saith the Lord.

2:7 O Sion ! fuge, quæ habitas apud filiam Babylonis :

2:7 O Sion, flee, thou that dwellest with the daughter of Babylon:

2:8 quia hæc dicit Dominus exercituum : Post gloriam misit me ad gentes quæ spoliaverunt vos : qui enim tetigerit vos, tangit pupillam oculi mei :

2:8 For thus saith the Lord of hosts: After the glory he hath sent me to the nations that have robbed you: for he that toucheth you, toucheth the apple of my eye:

2:9 quia ecce ego levo manum meam super eos, et erunt prædæ his qui serviebant sibi : et cognoscetis quia Dominus exercituum misit me.

2:9 For behold, I lift up my hand upon them, and they shall be a prey to those that served them: and you shall know that the Lord of hosts sent me.

2:10 Lauda et lætare, filia Sion, quia ecce ego venio, et habitabo in medio tui, ait Dominus.

2:10 Sing praise, and rejoice, O daughter of Sion: for behold I come, and I will dwell in the midst of thee: saith the Lord.

2:11 Et applicabuntur gentes multæ ad Dominum in die illa, et erunt mihi in populum, et habitabo in medio tui : et scies quia Dominus exercituum misit me ad te.

2:11 And many nations shall be joined to the Lord in that day, and they shall be my people, and I will dwell in the midst of thee: and thou shalt know that the Lord of hosts hath sent me to thee.

2:12 Et possidebit Dominus Judam partem suam in terra sanctificata, et eliget adhuc Jerusalem.

2:12 And the Lord shall possess Juda his portion in the sanctified land: and he shall yet choose Jerusalem.

2:13 Sileat omnis caro a facie Domini, quia consurrexit de habitaculo sancto suo.

2:13 Let all flesh be silent at the presence of the Lord: for he is risen up out of his holy habitation.

Chapter 3

3:1 Et ostendit mihi Dominus Jesum sacerdotem magnum, stantem coram angelo Domini : et Satan stabat a dextris ejus ut adversaretur ei.

3:1 And the Lord shewed me Jesus the high priest standing before the angel of the Lord: and Satan stood on his right hand to be his adversary.

3:2 Et dixit Dominus ad Satan : Increpet Dominus in te, Satan ! et increpet Dominus in te, qui elegit Jerusalem ! numquid non iste torris est erutus de igne ?

3:2 And the Lord said to Satan: The Lord rebuke thee, O Satan: and the Lord that chose Jerusalem rebuke thee: Is not this a brand plucked out of the fire?

3:3 Et Jesus erat indutus vestibus sordidis, et stabat ante faciem angeli.

3:3 And Jesus was clothed with filthy garments: and he stood before the face of the angel.

3:4 Qui respondit, et ait ad eos qui stabant coram se, dicens : Auferte vestimenta sordida ab eo. Et dixit ad eum : Ecce abstuli a te iniquitatem tuam, et indui te mutatoriis.

3:4 Who answered, and said to them that stood before him, saying: Take away the filthy garments from him. And he said to him: Behold I have taken away thy iniquity, and have clothed thee with change of garments.

3:5 Et dixit : Ponite cidarim mundam super caput ejus. Et posuerunt cidarim mundam super caput ejus, et induerunt eum vestibus : et angelus Domini stabat.

3:5 And he said: Put a clean mitre upon his head: and they put a clean mitre upon his head, and clothed him with garments, and the angel of the Lord stood.

3:6 Et contestabatur angelus Domini Jesum, dicens :

3:6 And the angel of the Lord protested to Jesus, saying:

3:7 Hæc dicit Dominus exercituum : Si in viis meis ambulaveris, et custodiam meam custodieris, tu quoque judicabis domum meam, et custodies atria mea, et dabo tibi ambulantes de his qui nunc hic assistunt.

3:7 Thus saith the Lord of hosts: If thou wilt walk in my ways, and keep my charge, thou also shalt judge my house, and shalt keep my courts, and I will give thee some of them that are now present here to walk with thee.

3:8 Audi, Jesu sacerdos magne, tu et amici tui, qui habitant coram te, quia viri portendentes sunt : ecce enim ego adducam servum meum Orientem.

3:8 Hear, O Jesus thou high priest, thou and thy friends that dwell before thee, for they are portending men: for behold, I WILL BRING MY SERVANT THE ORIENT.

3:9 Quia ecce lapis quem dedi coram Jesu : super lapidem unum septem oculi sunt : ecce ego cælabo sculpturam ejus, ait Dominus exercituum, et auferam iniquitatem terræ illius in die una.

3:9 For behold the stone that I have laid before Jesus: upon one stone there are seven eyes: behold I will grave the graving thereof, saith the Lord of hosts: and I will take away the iniquity of that land in one day.

3:10 In die illa, dicit Dominus exercituum, vocabit vir amicum suum subter vitem et subter ficum.

3:10 In that day, saith the Lord of hosts, every man shall call his friend under the vine and under the fig tree.

Chapter 4

4:1 Et reversus est angelus qui loquebatur in me, et suscitavit me quasi virum qui suscitatur de somno suo.

4:1 And the angel that spoke in me came again: and he waked me, as a man that is wakened out of his sleep.

4:2 Et dixit ad me : Quid tu vides ? Et dixi : Vidi, et ecce candelabrum aureum totum, et lampas ejus super caput ipsius, et septem lucernæ ejus super illud, et septem infusoria lucernis quæ erant super caput ejus.

4:2 And he said to me: What seest thou? And I said: I have looked, and behold a candlestick all of gold, and its lamp upon the top of it: and the seven lights thereof upon it: and seven funnels for the lights that were upon the top thereof.

4:3 Et duæ olivæ super illud : una a dextris lampadis, et una a sinistris ejus.

4:3 And two olive trees over it: one upon the right side of the lamp, and the other upon the left side thereof.

4:4 Et respondi, et aio ad angelum qui loquebatur in me, dicens : Quid sunt hæc, domine mi ?

4:4 And I answered, and said to the angel that spoke in me, saying: What are these things, my lord?

4:5 Et respondit angelus qui loquebatur in me, et dixit ad me : Numquid nescis quid sunt hæc ? Et dixi : Non, domine mi.

4:5 And the angel that spoke in me answered, and said to me: Knowest thou not what these things are? And I said: No, my lord.

4:6 Et respondit, et ait ad me, dicens : Hoc est verbum Domini ad Zorobabel, dicens : Non in exercitu, nec in robore, sed in spiritu meo, dicit Dominus exercituum.

4:6 And he answered, and spoke to me, saying: This is the word of the Lord to Zorobabel, saying: Not with an army, nor by might, but by my spirit, saith the Lord of hosts.

4:7 Quis tu, mons magne, coram Zorobabel ? In planum : et educet lapidem primarium, et exæquabit gratiam gratiæ ejus.

4:7 Who art thou, O great mountain, before Zorobabel? thou shalt become a plain: and he shall bring out the chief stone, and shall give equal grace to the grace thereof.

4:8 Et factum est verbum Domini ad me, dicens :

4:8 And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

4:9 Manus Zorobabel fundaverunt domum istam, et manus ejus perficient eam : et scietis quia Dominus exercituum misit me ad vos.

4:9 The hands of Zorobabel have laid the foundations of this house, and his hands shall finish it: and you shall know that the Lord of hosts hath sent me to you.

4:10 Quis enim despexit dies parvos ? Et lætabuntur, et videbunt lapidem stanneum in manu Zorobabel. Septem isti oculi sunt Domini, qui discurrunt in universam terram.

4:10 For who hath despised little days? and they shall rejoice, and shall see the tin plummet in the hand of Zorobabel. These are the seven eyes of the Lord, that run to and fro through the whole earth.

4:11 Et respondi, et dixi ad eum : Quid sunt duæ olivæ istæ, ad dexteram candelabri, et ad sinistram ejus ?

4:11 And I answered, and said to him: What are these two olive trees upon the right side of the candlestick, and upon the left side thereof ?

4:12 Et respondi secundo, et dixi ad eum : Quid sunt duæ spicæ olivarum quæ sunt juxta duo rostra aurea in quibus sunt suffusoria ex auro ?

4:12 And I answered again, and said to him: What are the two olive branches, that are by the two golden beaks, in which are the funnels of gold?

4:13 Et ait ad me, dicens : Numquid nescis quid sunt hæc ? Et dixi : Non, domine mi.

4:13 And he spoke to me, saying: Knowest thou not what these are? And I said: No, my lord.

4:14 Et dixit : Isti sunt duo filii olei, qui assistunt Dominatori universæ terræ.

4:14 And he said: These are two sons of oil who stand before the Lord of the whole earth.

Chapter 5

5:1 Et conversus sum, et levavi oculos meos, et vidi, et ecce volumen volans.

5:1 And I turned and lifted up my eyes: and I saw, and behold a volume flying.

5:2 Et dixit ad me : Quid tu vides ? Et dixi : Ego video volumen volans : longitudo ejus viginti cubitorum, et latitudo ejus decem cubitorum.

5:2 And he said to me: What seest thou? And I said: I see a volume flying: the length thereof is twenty cubits, and the breadth thereof ten cubits.

5:3 Et dixit ad me : Hæc est maledictio quæ egreditur super faciem omnis terræ : quia omnis fur, sicut ibi scriptum est, judicabitur, et omnis jurans ex hoc similiter judicabitur.

5:3 And he said to me: This is the curse that goeth forth over the face of the earth: for every thief shall be judged as is there written: and every one that sweareth in like manner shall be judged by it.

5:4 Educam illud, dicit Dominus exercituum : et veniet ad domum furis, et ad domum jurantis in nomine meo mendaciter : et commorabitur in medio domus ejus, et consumet eam, et ligna ejus, et lapides ejus.

5:4 I will bring it forth, saith the Lord of hosts: and it shall come to the house of the thief, and to the house of him that sweareth falsely by my name: and it shall remain in the midst of his house, and shall consume it, with the timber thereof, and the stones thereof.

5:5 Et egressus est angelus qui loquebatur in me, et dixit ad me : Leva oculos tuos, et vide quid est hoc quod egreditur.

5:5 And the angel went forth that spoke in me, and he said to me: Lift up thy eyes, and see what this is, that goeth forth.

5:6 Et dixi : Quidnam est ? Et ait : Hæc est amphora egrediens. Et dixit : Hæc est oculus eorum in universa terra.

5:6 And I said: What is it? And he said: This is a vessel going forth. And he said: This is their eye in all the earth.

5:7 Et ecce talentum plumbi portabatur, et ecce mulier una sedens in medio amphoræ.

5:7 And behold a talent of lead was carried, and behold a woman sitting in the midst of the vessel.

5:8 Et dixit : Hæc est impietas. Et projecit eam in medio amphoræ, et misit massam plumbeam in os ejus.

5:8 And he said: This is wickedness. And he cast her into the midst of the vessel, and cast the weight of lead upon the mouth thereof.

5:9 Et levavi oculos meos, et vidi : et ecce duæ mulieres egredientes : et spiritus in alis earum, et habebant alas quasi alas milvi, et levaverunt amphoram inter terram et cælum.

5:9 And I lifted up my eyes and looked: and behold there came out two women, and wind was in their wings, and they had wings like the wings of a kite: and they lifted up the vessel between the earth and the heaven.

5:10 Et dixi ad angelum qui loquebatur in me : Quo istæ deferunt amphoram ?

5:10 And I said to the angel that spoke in me: Whither do these carry the vessel?

5:11 Et dixit ad me : Ut ædificetur ei domus in terra Sennaar, et stabiliatur, et ponatur ibi super basem suam.

5:11 And he said to me: That a house may be built for it in the land of Sennaar, and that it may be established, and set there upon its own basis.

Chapter 6

6:1 Et conversus sum, et levavi oculos meos, et vidi : et ecce quatuor quadrigæ egredientes de medio duorum montium : et montes, montes ærei.

6:1 And I turned, and lifted up my eyes, and saw: and behold four chariots came out from the midst of two mountains: and the mountains were mountains of brass.

6:2 In quadriga prima equi rufi, et in quadriga secunda equi nigri,

6:2 In the first chariot were red horses, and in the second chariot black horses.

6:3 et in quadriga tertia equi albi, et in quadriga quarta equi varii et fortes.

6:3 And in the third chariot white horses, and in the fourth chariot grisled horses, and strong ones.

6:4 Et respondi, et dixi ad angelum qui loquebatur in me : Quid sunt hæc, domine mi ?

6:4 And I answered, and said to the angel that spoke in me: What are these, my lord?

6:5 Et respondit angelus, et ait ad me : Isti sunt quatuor venti cæli, qui egrediuntur ut stent coram Dominatore omnis terræ.

6:5 And the angel answered, and said to me: These are the four winds of the heaven, which go forth to stand before the Lord of all the earth.

6:6 In qua erant equi nigri, egrediebantur in terram aquilonis : et albi egressi sunt post eos, et varii egressi sunt ad terram austri.

6:6 That in which were the black horses went forth into the land of the north, and the white went forth after them: and the grisled went forth to the land the south.

6:7 Qui autem erant robustissimi, exierunt, et quærebant ire et discurrere per omnem terram. Et dixit : Ite, perambulate terram : et perambulaverunt terram.

6:7 And they that were most strong, went out, and sought to go, and to run to and fro through all the earth. And he said: Go, walk throughout the earth: and they walked throughout the earth.

6:8 Et vocavit me, et locutus est ad me, dicens : Ecce qui egrediuntur in terram aquilonis, requiescere fecerunt spiritum meum in terra aquilonis.

6:8 And he called me, and spoke to me, saying: Behold they that go forth into the land of the north, have quieted my spirit in the land of the north.

6:9 Et factum est verbum Domini ad me, dicens :

6:9 And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

6:10 Sume a transmigratione, ab Holdai, et a Tobia, et ab Idaia : et venies tu in die illa, et intrabis domum Josiæ filii Sophoniæ, qui venerunt de Babylone.

6:10 Take of them of the captivity, of Holdai, and of Tobias, and of Idaias; thou shalt come in that day, and shalt go into the house of Josias, the son of Sophonias, who came out of Babylon.

6:11 Et sumes aurum et argentum, et facies coronas, et pones in capite Jesu filii Josedec, sacerdotis magni :

6:11 And thou shalt take gold and silver: and shalt make crowns, and thou shalt set them on the head of Jesus the son of Josedec, the high priest.

6:12 et loqueris ad eum, dicens : Hæc ait Dominus exercituum, dicens : Ecce vir, Oriens nomen ejus, et subter eum orietur, et ædificabit templum Domino.

6:12 And thou shalt speak to him, saying: Thus saith the Lord of hosts, saying: BEHOLD A MAN, THE ORIENT IS HIS NAME: and under him shall he spring up, and shall build a temple to the Lord.

6:13 Et ipse exstruet templum Domino : et ipse portabit gloriam, et sedebit, et dominabitur super solio suo : et erit sacerdos super solio suo, et consilium pacis erit inter illos duos.

6:13 Yea, he shall build a temple to the Lord: and he shall bear the glory, and shall sit, and rule upon his throne: and he shall be a priest upon his throne, and the counsel of peace shall be between them both.

6:14 Et coronæ erunt Helem, et Tobiæ, et Idaiæ, et Hem filio Sophoniæ, memoriale in templo Domini.

6:14 And the crowns shall be to Helem, and Tobias, and Idaias, and to Hem, the son of Sophonias, a memorial in the temple of the Lord.

6:15 Et qui procul sunt, venient, et ædificabunt in templo Domini : et scietis quia Dominus exercituum misit me ad vos. Erit autem hoc, si auditu audieritis vocem Domini Dei vestri.

6:15 And they that are far off, shall come and shall build in the temple of the Lord: and you shall know that the Lord of hosts sent me to you. But this shall come to pass, if hearing you will hear the voice of the Lord your God.

Chapter 7

7:1 Et factum est in anno quarto Darii regis, factum est verbum Domini ad Zachariam, in quarta mensis noni, qui est Casleu.

7:1 And it came to pass in the fourth year of king Darius, that the word of the Lord came to Zechariah, in the fourth day of the ninth month, which is Casleu.

7:2 Et miserunt ad domum Dei Sarasar et Rogommelech, et viri qui erant cum eo, ad deprecandam faciem Domini :

7:2 When Sarasar, and Rogommelech, and the men that were with him, sent to the house of God, to entreat the face of the Lord:

7:3 ut dicerent sacerdotibus domus Domini exercituum, et prophetis, loquentes : Numquid flendum est mihi in quinto mense, vel sanctificare me debeo, sicut jam feci multis annis ?

7:3 To speak to the priests of the house of the Lord of hosts, and to the prophets, saying: Must I weep in the fifth month, or must I sanctify myself as I have now done for many years?

7:4 Et factum est verbum Domini exercituum ad me, dicens :

7:4 And the word of the Lord of hosts came to me, saying:

7:5 Loquere ad omnem populum terræ, et ad sacerdotes, dicens : Cum jejunaretis, et plangeretis in quinto et septimo per hos septuaginta annos, numquid jejunium jejunastis mihi ?

7:5 Speak to all the people of the land, and to the priests, saying: When you fasted, and mourned in the fifth and the seventh month for these seventy years: did you keep a fast unto me?

7:6 et cum comedistis et bibistis, numquid non vobis comedistis et vobismetipsis bibistis ?

7:6 And when you did eat and drink, did you not eat for yourselves, and drink for yourselves?

7:7 numquid non sunt verba quæ locutus est Dominus in manu prophetarum priorum, cum adhuc Jerusalem habitaretur ut esset opulenta, ipsa et urbes in circuitu ejus, et ad austrum, et in campestribus habitaretur ?

7:7 Are not these the words which the Lord spoke by the hand of the former prophets, when Jerusalem as yet was inhabited, and was wealthy, both itself and the cities round about it, and there were inhabitants towards the south, and in the plain?

7:8 Et factum est verbum Domini ad Zachariam, dicens :

7:8 And the word of the Lord came to Zechariah, saying:

7:9 Hæc ait Dominus exercituum, dicens : Judicium verum judicate, et misericordiam et miserationes facite, unusquisque cum fratre suo.

7:9 Thus saith the Lord of hosts, saying: Judge ye true judgment, and shew ye mercy and compassion every man to his brother.

7:10 Et viduam, et pupillum, et advenam, et pauperem nolite calumniari : et malum vir fratri suo non cogitet in corde suo.

7:10 And oppress not the widow, and the fatherless, and the stranger, and the poor: and let not a man devise evil in his heart against his brother.

7:11 Et noluerunt attendere, et averterunt scapulam recedentem, et aures suas aggravaverunt ne audirent.

7:11 But they would not hearken, and they turned away the shoulder to depart: and they stopped their ears, not to hear.

7:12 Et cor suum posuerunt ut adamantem, ne audirent legem, et verba quæ misit Dominus exercituum in spiritu suo per manum prophetarum priorum : et facta est indignatio magna a Domino exercituum.

7:12 And they made their heart as the adamant stone, lest they should hear the law, and the words which the Lord of hosts sent in his spirit by the hand of the former prophets: so a great indignation came from Lord of hosts.

7:13 Et factum est sicut locutus est, et non audierunt : sic clamabunt et non exaudiam, dicit Dominus exercituum.

7:13 And it came to pass that as he spoke, and they heard not: so shall they cry, and I will not hear, saith the Lord of hosts.

7:14 Et dispersi eos per omnia regna quæ nesciunt : et terra desolata est ab eis, eo quod non esset transiens et revertens : et posuerunt terram desiderabilem in desertum.

7:14 And I dispersed them throughout all kingdoms, which they know not: and the land was left desolate behind them, so that no man passed through or returned: and they changed the delightful land into a wilderness.

Chapter 8

8:1 Et factum est verbum Domini exercituum, dicens :

8:1 And the word of the Lord of hosts came to me, saying:

8:2 Hæc dicit Dominus exercituum : Zelatus sum Sion zelo magno, et indignatione magna zelatus sum eam.

8:2 Thus saith the Lord of hosts: I have been jealous for Sion with a great jealousy, and with a great indignation have I been jealous for her.

8:3 Hæc dicit Dominus exercituum : Reversus sum ad Sion, et habitabo in medio Jerusalem : et vocabitur Jerusalem civitas veritatis, et mons Domini exercituum mons sanctificatus.

8:3 Thus saith the Lord of hosts: I am returned to Sion, and I will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem: and Jerusalem shall be called The city of truth, and the mountain of the Lord of hosts, The sanctified mountain.

8:4 Hæc dicit Dominus exercituum : Adhuc habitabunt senes et anus in plateis Jerusalem, et viri baculus in manu ejus præ multitudine dierum.

8:4 Thus saith the Lord of hosts: There shall yet old men and old women dwell in the streets of Jerusalem: and every man with his staff in his hand through multitude of days.

8:5 Et plateæ civitatis complebuntur infantibus et puellis, ludentibus in plateis ejus.

8:5 And the streets of the city shall be full of boys and girls, playing in the streets thereof.

8:6 Hæc dicit Dominus exercituum : Si videbitur difficile in oculis reliquiarum populi hujus in diebus illis, numquid in oculis meis difficile erit ? dicit Dominus exercituum.

8:6 Thus saith the Lord of hosts: If it seem hard in the eyes of the remnant of this people in those days: shall it be hard in my eyes, saith the Lord of hosts?

8:7 Hæc dicit Dominus exercituum : Ecce ego salvabo populum meum de terra orientis et de terra occasus solis.

8:7 Thus saith the Lord of hosts: Behold I will save my people from the land of the east, and from the land of the going down of the sun.

8:8 Et adducam eos, et habitabunt in medio Jerusalem : et erunt mihi in populum, et ego ero eis in Deum, in veritate et in justitia.

8:8 And I will bring them, and they shall dwell in the midst of Jerusalem: and they shall be my people, and I will be their God in truth and in justice.

8:9 Hæc dicit Dominus exercituum : Confortentur manus vestræ, qui auditis in his diebus sermones istos per os prophetarum, in die qua fundata est domus Domini exercituum, ut templum ædificaretur.

8:9 Thus saith the Lord of hosts: Let your hands be strengthened, you that hear in these days these words by the mouth of the prophets, in the day that the house of the Lord of hosts was founded, that the temple might be built.

8:10 Siquidem ante dies illos merces hominum non erat, nec merces jumentorum erat : neque introëunti, neque exeunti erat pax præ tribulatione : et dimisi omnes homines, unumquemque contra proximum suum.

8:10 For before those days there was no hire for men, neither was there hire for beasts, neither was there peace to him that came in, nor to him that went out, because of the tribulation: and I let all men go every one against his neighbour.

8:11 Nunc autem non juxta dies priores ego faciam reliquiis populi hujus, dicit Dominus exercituum,

8:11 But now I will not deal with the remnant of this people according to the former days, saith the Lord of hosts.

8:12 sed semen pacis erit : vinea dabit fructum suum, et terra dabit germen suum, et cæli dabunt rorem suum : et possidere faciam reliquias populi hujus universa hæc.

8:12 But there shall be the seed of peace: the vine shall yield her fruit, and the earth shall give her increase, and the heavens shall give their dew: and I will cause the remnant of this people to possess all these things.

8:13 Et erit : sicut eratis maledictio in gentibus, domus Juda et domus Israël, sic salvabo vos, et eritis benedictio. Nolite timere ; confortentur manus vestræ.

8:13 And it shall come to pass, that as you were a curse among the Gentiles, O house of Juda, and house of Israel: so will I save you, and you shall be a blessing: fear not, let your hands be strengthened.

8:14 Quia hæc dicit Dominus exercituum : Sicut cogitavi ut affligerem vos, cum ad iracundiam provocassent patres vestri me, dicit Dominus,

8:14 For thus saith the Lord of hosts: As I purposed to afflict you, when your fathers had provoked me to wrath, saith the Lord,

8:15 et non sum misertus : sic conversus cogitavi, in diebus istis, ut benefaciam domui Juda et Jerusalem. Nolite timere.

8:15 And I had no mercy: so turning again I have thought in these days to do good to the house of Juda, and Jerusalem: fear not.

8:16 Hæc sunt ergo verba quæ facietis : loquimini veritatem unusquisque cum proximo suo : veritatem et judicium pacis judicate in portis vestris.

8:16 These then are the things, which you shall do: Speak ye truth every one to his neighbour; judge ye truth and judgment of peace in your gates.

8:17 Et unusquisque malum contra amicum suum ne cogitetis in cordibus vestris, et juramentum mendax ne diligatis : omnia enim hæc sunt quæ odi, dicit Dominus.

8:17 And let none of you imagine evil in your hearts against his friend: and love not a false oath: for all these are the things that I hate, saith the Lord.

8:18 Et factum est verbum Domini exercituum ad me, dicens :

8:18 And the word of the Lord of hosts came to me, saying:

8:19 Hæc dicit Dominus exercituum : Jejunium quarti, et jejunium quinti, et jejunium septimi, et jejunium decimi erit domui Juda in gaudium et lætitiam et in solemnitates præclaras. Veritatem tantum et pacem diligite.

8:19 Thus saith the Lord of hosts: The fast of the fourth month, and the fast of the fifth, and the fast of the seventh, and the fast of the tenth shall be to the house of Juda, joy, and gladness, and great solemnities: only love ye truth and peace.

8:20 Hæc dicit Dominus exercituum, usquequo veniant populi et habitent in civitatibus multis :

8:20 Thus saith the Lord of hosts, until people come and dwell in many cities,

8:21 et vadant habitatores, unus ad alterum, dicentes : Eamus, et deprecemur faciem Domini, et quæramus Dominum exercituum : vadam etiam ego.

8:21 And the inhabitants go one to another, saying: Let us go, and entreat the face of the Lord, and let us seek the Lord of hosts: I also will go.

8:22 Et venient populi multi, et gentes robustæ, ad quærendum Dominum exercituum in Jerusalem, et deprecandam faciem Domini.

8:22 And many peoples, and strong nations shall come to seek the Lord of hosts in Jerusalem, and to entreat the face of the Lord.

8:23 Hæc dicit Dominus exercituum : In diebus illis, in quibus apprehendent decem homines ex omnibus linguis gentium, et apprehendent fimbriam viri Judæi, dicentes : Ibimus vobiscum : audivimus enim quoniam Deus vobiscum est.

8:23 Thus saith the Lord of hosts: In those days, wherein ten men of all languages of the Gentiles shall take hold, and shall hold fast the skirt of one that is a Jew, saying: We will go with you: for we have heard that God is with you.

Chapter 9

9:1 Onus verbi Domini in terra Hadrach et Damasci requiei ejus, quia Domini est oculus hominis et omnium tribuum Israël.

9:1 The burden of the word of the Lord in the land of Hadrach, and of Damascus the rest thereof: for the eye of man, and of all the tribes of Israel is the Lord's.

9:2 Emath quoque in terminis ejus, et Tyrus, et Sidon : assumpserunt quippe sibi sapientiam valde.

9:2 Emath also in the borders thereof, and Tyre, and Sidon: for they have taken to themselves to be exceeding wise.

9:3 Et ædificavit Tyrus munitionem suam, et coacervavit argentum quasi humum, et aurum ut lutum platearum.

9:3 And Tyre hath built herself a strong hold, and heaped together silver as earth, and gold as the mire of the streets.

9:4 Ecce Dominus possidebit eam : et percutiet in mari fortitudinem ejus, et hæc igni devorabitur.

9:4 Behold the Lord shall possess her, and shall strike her strength in the sea, and she shall be devoured with fire.

9:5 Videbit Ascalon, et timebit, et Gaza, et dolebit nimis, et Accaron, quoniam confusa est spes ejus : et peribit rex de Gaza, et Ascalon non habitabitur.

9:5 Ascalon shall see, and shall fear, and Gaza, and shall be very sorrowful: and Accaron, because her hope is confounded: and the king shall perish from Gaza, and Ascalon shall not be inhabited.

9:6 Et sedebit separator in Azoto, et disperdam superbiam Philisthinorum.

9:6 And the divider shall sit in Azotus, and I will destroy the pride of the Philistines.

9:7 Et auferam sanguinem ejus de ore ejus, et abominationes ejus de medio dentium ejus : et relinquetur etiam ipse Deo nostro, et erit quasi dux in Juda, et Accaron quasi Jebusæus.

9:7 And I will take away his blood out of his mouth, and his abominations from between his teeth: and even he shall be left to our God, and he shall be as a governor in Juda, and Accaron as a Jebusite.

9:8 Et circumdabo domum meam ex his qui militant mihi euntes et revertentes : et non transibit super eos ultra exactor, quia nunc vidi in oculis meis.

9:8 And I will encompass my house with them that serve me in war, going and returning, and the oppressor shall no more pass through them: for now I have seen with my eyes.

9:9 Exsulta satis, filia Sion ; jubila, filia Jerusalem : ecce rex tuus veniet tibi justus, et salvator : ipse pauper, et ascendens super asinam et super pullum filium asinæ.

9:9 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Sion, shout for joy, O daughter of Jerusalem: BEHOLD THY KING will come to thee, the just and saviour: he is poor, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt, the foal of an ass.

9:10 Et disperdam quadrigam ex Ephraim, et equum de Jerusalem, et dissipabitur arcus belli : et loquetur pacem gentibus, et potestas ejus a mari usque ad mare, et a fluminibus usque ad fines terræ.

9:10 And I will destroy the chariot out of Ephraim, and the horse out of Jerusalem, and the bow for war shall be broken: and he shall speak peace to the Gentiles, and his power shall be from sea to sea, and from the rivers even to the end of the earth.

9:11 Tu quoque in sanguine testamenti tui emisisti vinctos tuos de lacu in quo non est aqua.

9:11 Thou also by the blood of thy testament hast sent forth thy prisoners out of the pit, wherein is no water.

9:12 Convertimini ad munitionem, vincti spei : hodie quoque annuntians duplicia reddam tibi.

9:12 Return to the strong hold, ye prisoners of hope, I will render thee double as I declare today.

9:13 Quoniam extendi mihi Judam quasi arcum : implevi Ephraim : et suscitabo filios tuos, Sion, super filios tuos, Græcia : et ponam te quasi gladium fortium.

9:13 Because I have bent Juda for me as a bow, I have filled Ephraim: and I will raise up thy sons, O Sion, above thy sons, O Greece, and I will make thee as the sword of the mighty.

9:14 Et Dominus Deus super eos videbitur, et exibit ut fulgur jaculum ejus : et Dominus Deus in tuba canet, et vadet in turbine austri.

9:14 And the Lord God shall be seen over them, and his dart shall go forth as lightning: and the Lord God will sound the trumpet, and go in the whirlwind of the south.

9:15 Dominus exercituum proteget eos : et devorabunt, et subjicient lapidibus fundæ : et bibentes inebriabuntur quasi a vino, et replebuntur ut phialæ, et quasi cornua altaris.

9:15 The Lord of hosts will protect them: and they shall devour, and subdue with the stones of the sling: and drinking they shall be inebriated as it were with wine, and they shall be filled as bowls, and as the horns of the altar.

9:16 Et salvabit eos Dominus Deus eorum in die illa, ut gregem populi sui, quia lapides sancti elevabuntur super terram ejus.

9:16 And the Lord their God will save them in that day, as the flock of his people: for holy stones shall be lifted up over his land.

9:17 Quid enim bonum ejus est, et quid pulchrum ejus, nisi frumentum electorum, et vinum germinans virgines ?

9:17 For what is the good thing of him, and what is his beautiful thing, but the corn of the elect, and wine springing forth virgins?

Chapter 10

10:1 Petite a Domino pluviam in tempore serotino, et Dominus faciet nives : et pluviam imbris dabit eis, singulis herbam in agro.

10:1 Ask ye of the Lord rain in the latter season, and the Lord will make snows, and will give them showers of rain, to every one grass in the field.

10:2 Quia simulacra locuta sunt inutile, et divini viderunt mendacium : et somniatores locuti sunt frustra, vane consolabantur : idcirco abducti sunt quasi grex : affligentur, quia non est eis pastor.

10:2 For the idols have spoken what was unprofitable, and the diviners have seen a lie, and the dreamers have spoken vanity: they comforted in vain: therefore they were led away as a flock: they shall be afflicted, because they have no shepherd.

10:3 Super pastores iratus est furor meus, et super hircos visitabo : quia visitavit Dominus exercituum gregem suum, domum Juda, et posuit eos quasi equum gloriæ suæ in bello.

10:3 My wrath is kindled against the shepherds, and I will visit upon the buck goats: for the Lord of hosts hath visited his flock, the house of Juda, and hath made them as the horse of his glory in the battle.

10:4 Ex ipso angulus, ex ipso paxillus, ex ipso arcus prælii, ex ipso egredietur omnis exactor simul.

10:4 Out of him shall come forth the corner, out of him the pin, out of him the bow of battle, out of him every exacter together.

10:5 Et erunt quasi fortes conculcantes lutum viarum in prælio, et bellabunt, quia Dominus cum eis : et confundentur ascensores equorum.

10:5 And they shall be as mighty men, treading under foot the mire of the ways in battle: and they shall fight, because the Lord is with them, and the riders of horses shall be confounded.

10:6 Et confortabo domum Juda, et domum Joseph salvabo : et convertam eos, quia miserebor eorum : et erunt sicut fuerunt quando non projeceram eos : ego enim Dominus Deus eorum, et exaudiam eos.

10:6 And I will strengthen the house of Juda, and save the house of Joseph: and I will bring them back again, because I will have mercy on them: and they shall be as they were when I had not cast them off, for I am the Lord their God, and will hear them.

10:7 Et erunt quasi fortes Ephraim, et lætabitur cor eorum quasi a vino : et filii eorum videbunt, et lætabuntur, et exsultabit cor eorum in Domino.

10:7 And they shall be as the valiant men of Ephraim, and their heart shall rejoice as through wine: and their children shall see, and shall rejoice, and their heart shall be joyful in the Lord.

10:8 Sibilabo eis, et congregabo illos, quia redemi eos : et multiplicabo eos sicut ante fuerant multiplicati.

10:8 I will whistle for them, and I will gather them together, because I have redeemed them: and I will multiply them as they were multiplied before.

10:9 Et seminabo eos in populis, et de longe recordabuntur mei : et vivent cum filiis suis, et revertentur.

10:9 And I will sow them among peoples: and from afar they shall remember me: and they shall live with their children, and shall return.

10:10 Et reducam eos de terra Ægypti, et de Assyriis congregabo eos, et ad terram Galaad et Libani adducam eos, et non invenietur eis locus :

10:10 And I will bring them back out of the land of Egypt, and I will gather them from among the Assyrians: and will bring them to the land of Galaad, and Libanus, and place shall not be found for them.

10:11 et transibit in maris freto, et percutiet in mari fluctus, et confundentur omnia profunda fluminis : et humiliabitur superbia Assur, et sceptrum Ægypti recedet.

10:11 And he shall pass over the strait of the sea, and shall strike the waves in the sea, and all the depths of the river shall be confounded, and the pride of Assyria shall be humbled, and the sceptre of Egypt shall depart.

10:12 Confortabo eos in Domino, et in nomine ejus ambulabunt, dicit Dominus.

10:12 I will strengthen them in the Lord, and they shall walk in his name, saith the Lord.

Chapter 11

11:1 Aperi, Libane, portas tuas, et comedat ignis cedros tuas.

11:1 Open thy gates, O Libanus, and let fire devour thy cedars.

11:2 Ulula, abies, quia cecidit cedrus, quoniam magnifici vastati sunt : ululate, quercus Basan, quoniam succisus est saltus munitus.

11:2 Howl, thou fir tree, for the cedar is fallen, for the mighty are laid waste: howl, ye oaks of Basan, because the fenced forest is cut down.

11:3 Vox ululatus pastorum, quia vastata est magnificentia eorum : vox rugitus leonum, quoniam vastata est superbia Jordanis.

11:3 The voice of the howling of the shepherds, because their glory is laid waste: the voice of the roaring of the lions, because the pride of the Jordan is spoiled.

11:4 Hæc dicit Dominus Deus meus : Pasce pecora occisionis,

11:4 Thus saith the Lord my God: Feed the flock of the slaughter,

11:5 quæ qui possederant occidebant, et non dolebant, et vendebant ea, dicentes : Benedictus Dominus ! divites facti sumus : et pastores eorum non parcebant eis.

11:5 Which they that possessed, slew, and repented not, and they sold them, saying: Blessed be the Lord, we are become rich: and their shepherds spared them not.

11:6 Et ego non parcam ultra super habitantes terram, dicit Dominus : ecce ego tradam homines, unumquemque in manu proximi sui, et in manu regis sui : et concident terram, et non eruam de manu eorum.

11:6 And I will no more spare the inhabitants of the land, saith the Lord: behold I will deliver the men, every one into his neighbour's hand, and into the hand of his king: and they shall destroy the land, and I will not deliver it out of their hand.

11:7 Et pascam pecus occisionis propter hoc, o pauperes gregis ! et assumpsi mihi duas virgas : unam vocavi Decorem, et alteram vocavi Funiculum : et pavi gregem.

11:7 And I will feed the flock of slaughter for this, O ye poor of the flock. And I took unto me two rods, one I called Beauty, and the other I called a Cord, and I fed the flock.

11:8 Et succidi tres pastores in mense uno, et contracta est anima mea in eis, siquidem et anima eorum variavit in me.

11:8 And I cut off three shepherds in one month, and my soul was straitened in their regard: for their soul also varied in my regard.

11:9 Et dixi : Non pascam vos : quod moritur, moriatur, et quod succiditur, succidatur : et reliqui devorent unusquisque carnem proximi sui.

11:9 And I said: I will not feed you: that which dieth, let it die: and that which is cut off, let it be cut off: and let the rest devour every one the flesh of his neighbour.

11:10 Et tuli virgam meam quæ vocabatur Decus, et abscidi eam, ut irritum facerem fœdus meum quod percussi cum omnibus populis.

11:10 And I took my rod that was called Beauty, and I cut it asunder to make void my covenant, which I had made with all people.

11:11 Et in irritum deductum est in die illa : et cognoverunt sic pauperes gregis, qui custodiunt mihi, quia verbum Domini est.

11:11 And it was made void in that day: and so the poor of the flock that keep for me, understood that it is the word of the Lord.

11:12 Et dixi ad eos : Si bonum est in oculis vestris, afferte mercedem meam : et si non, quiescite. Et appenderunt mercedem meam triginta argenteos.

11:12 And I said to them: If it be good in your eyes, bring hither my wages: and if not, be quiet. And they weighed for my wages thirty pieces of silver.

11:13 Et dixit Dominus ad me : Projice illud ad statuarium, decorum pretium quo appretiatus sum ab eis. Et tuli triginta argenteos, et projeci illos in domum Domini, ad statuarium.

11:13 And the Lord said to me: Cast it to the statuary, a handsome price, that I was prized at by them. And I took the thirty pieces of silver, and I cast them into the house of the Lord to the statuary.

11:14 Et præcidi virgam meam secundam, quæ appellabatur Funiculus, ut dissolverem germanitatem inter Judam et Israël.

11:14 And I cut off my second rod that was called a Cord, that I might break the brotherhood between Juda and Israel.

11:15 Et dixit Dominus ad me : Adhuc sume tibi vasa pastoris stulti.

11:15 And the Lord said to me: Take to thee yet the instruments of a foolish shepherd.

11:16 Quia ecce ego suscitabo pastorem in terra, qui derelicta non visitabit, dispersum non quæret, et contritum non sanabit, et id quod stat non enutriet, et carnes pinguium comedet, et ungulas eorum dissolvet.

11:16 For behold I will raise up a shepherd in the land, who shall not visit what is forsaken, nor seek what is scattered, nor heal what is broken, nor nourish that which standeth, and he shall eat the flesh of the fat ones, and break their hoofs.

11:17 O pastor, et idolum derelinquens gregem : gladius super brachium ejus, et super oculum dextrum ejus : brachium ejus ariditate siccabitur, et oculus dexter ejus tenebrescens obscurabitur.

11:17 O shepherd, and idol, that forsaketh the flock: the sword upon his arm and upon his right eye: his arm shall quite wither away, and his right eye shall be utterly darkened.

Chapter 12

12:1 Onus verbi Domini super Israël. Dicit Dominus extendens cælum, et fundans terram, et fingens spiritum hominis in eo :

12:1 The burden of the word of the Lord upon Israel. Thus saith the Lord, who stretcheth forth the heavens, and layeth the foundations of the earth, and formeth the spirit of man in him:

12:2 Ecce ego ponam Jerusalem superliminare crapulæ omnibus populis in circuitu : sed et Juda erit in obsidione contra Jerusalem.

12:2 Behold I will make Jerusalem a lintel of surfeiting to all the people round about: and Juda also shall be in the siege against Jerusalem.

12:3 Et erit : in die illa ponam Jerusalem lapidem oneris cunctis populis : omnes qui levabunt eam concisione lacerabuntur, et colligentur adversus eam omnia regna terræ.

12:3 And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will make Jerusalem a burdensome stone to all people: all that shall lift it up shall be rent and torn, and all the kingdoms of the earth shall be gathered together against her.

12:4 In die illa, dicit Dominus, percutiam omnem equum in stuporem, et ascensorem ejus in amentiam : et super domum Juda aperiam oculos meos, et omnem equum populorum percutiam cæcitate.

12:4 In that day, saith the Lord, I will strike every horse with astonishment, and his rider with madness: and I will open my eyes upon the house of Juda, and will strike every horse of the nations with blindness.

12:5 Et dicent duces Juda in corde suo : Confortentur mihi habitatores Jerusalem in Domino exercituum, Deo eorum !

12:5 And the governors of Juda shall say in their heart: Let the inhabitants of Jerusalem be strengthened for me in the Lord of hosts, their God.

12:6 In die illa ponam duces Juda sicut caminum ignis in lignis, et sicut facem ignis in fœno : et devorabunt ad dexteram et ad sinistram omnes populos in circuitu, et habitabitur Jerusalem rursus in loco suo in Jerusalem.

12:6 In that day I will make the governors of Juda like a furnace of fire amongst wood, and as a firebrand amongst hay: and they shall devour all the people round about, to the right hand, and to the left: and Jerusalem shall be inhabited again in her own place in Jerusalem.

12:7 Et salvabit Dominus tabernacula Juda, sicut in principio, ut non magnifice glorietur domus David, et gloria habitantium Jerusalem contra Judam.

12:7 And the Lord shall save the tabernacles of Juda, as in the beginning: that the house of David, and the glory of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, may not boast and magnify themselves against Juda.

12:8 In die illa proteget Dominus habitatores Jerusalem : et erit qui offenderit ex eis in die illa quasi David, et domus David quasi Dei, sicut angelus Domini in conspectu eorum.

12:8 In that day shall the Lord protect the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and he that hath offended among them in that day shall be as David: and the house of David, as that of God, as an angel of the Lord in their sight.

12:9 Et erit in die illa : quæram conterere omnes gentes quæ veniunt contra Jerusalem.

12:9 And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will seek to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem.

12:10 Et effundam super domum David et super habitatores Jerusalem spiritum gratiæ et precum : et aspicient ad me quem confixerunt, et plangent eum planctu quasi super unigenitum, et dolebunt super eum, ut doleri solet in morte primogeniti.

12:10 And I will pour out upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace, and of prayers: and they shall look upon me, whom they have pierced: and they shall mourn for him as one mourneth for an only son, and they shall grieve over him, as the manner is to grieve for the death of the firstborn.

12:11 In die illa, magnus erit planctus in Jerusalem, sicut planctus Adadremmon in campo Mageddon.

12:11 In that day there shall be a great lamentation in Jerusalem like the lamentation of Adadremmon in the plain of Mageddon.

12:12 Et planget terra : familiæ et familiæ seorsum : familiæ domus David seorsum, et mulieres eorum seorsum :

12:12 And the land shall mourn: families and families apart: the families of the house of David apart, and their women apart:

12:13 familiæ domus Nathan seorsum, et mulieres eorum seorsum : familiæ domus Levi seorsum, et mulieres eorum seorsum : familiæ Semei seorsum, et mulieres eorum seorsum :

12:13 The families of the house of Nathan apart, and their women apart: the families of the house of Levi apart, and their women apart: the families of Semei apart, and their women apart.

12:14 omnes familiæ reliquæ, familiæ et familiæ seorsum, et mulieres eorum seorsum.

12:14 All the rest of the families, families and families apart, and their women apart.

Chapter 13

13:1 In die illa erit fons patens domui David et habitantibus Jerusalem, in ablutionem peccatoris et menstruatæ.

13:1 In that day there shall be a fountain open to the house of David, and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem: for the washing of the sinner, and of the unclean woman.

13:2 Et erit in die illa, dicit Dominus exercituum : disperdam nomina idolorum de terra, et non memorabuntur ultra : et pseudoprophetas, et spiritum immundum auferam de terra.

13:2 And it shall come to pass in that day, saith the Lord of hosts, that I will destroy the names of idols out of the earth, and they shall be remembered no more: and I will take away the false prophets, and the unclean spirit out of the earth.

13:3 Et erit : cum prophetaverit quispiam ultra, dicent ei pater ejus et mater ejus, qui genuerunt eum : Non vives, quia mendacium locutus es in nomine Domini : et configent eum pater ejus et mater ejus, genitores ejus, cum prophetaverit.

13:3 And it shall come to pass, that when any man shall prophesy any more, his father and his mother that brought him into the world, shall say to him: Thou shalt not live: because thou hast spoken a lie in the name of the Lord. And his father, and his mother, his parents, shall thrust him through, when he shall prophesy.

13:4 Et erit : in die illa confundentur prophetæ, unusquisque ex visione sua cum prophetaverit : nec operientur pallio saccino, ut mentiantur :

13:4 And it shall come to pass in that day, that the prophets shall be confounded, every one by his own vision, when he shall prophesy, neither shall they be clad with a garment of sackcloth, to deceive:

13:5 sed dicet : Non sum propheta : homo agricola ego sum, quoniam Adam exemplum meum ab adolescentia mea.

13:5 But he shall say: I am no prophet, I am a husbandman: for Adam is my example from my youth.

13:6 Et dicetur ei : Quid sunt plagæ istæ in medio manuum tuarum ? Et dicet : His plagatus sum in domo eorum qui diligebant me.

13:6 And they shall say to him: What are these wounds in the midst of thy hands? And he shall say: With these I was wounded in the house of them that loved me.

13:7 Framea, suscitare super pastorem meum, et super virum cohærentem mihi, dicit Dominus exercituum : percute pastorem, et dispergentur oves : et convertam manum meam ad parvulos.

13:7 Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, and against the man that cleaveth to me, saith the Lord of hosts: strike the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered: and I will turn my hand to the little ones.

13:8 Et erunt in omni terra, dicit Dominus : partes duæ in ea dispergentur, et deficient : et tertia pars relinquetur in ea.

13:8 And there shall be in all the earth, saith the Lord, two parts in it shall be scattered, and shall perish: but the third part shall be left therein.

13:9 Et ducam tertiam partem per ignem, et uram eos sicut uritur argentum, et probabo eos sicut probatur aurum. Ipse vocabit nomen meum, et ego exaudiam eum. Dicam : Populus meus es : et ipse dicet : Dominus Deus meus.

13:9 And I will bring the third part through the fire, and will refine them as silver is refined: and I will try them as gold is tried. They shall call on my name, and I will hear them. I will say: Thou art my people: and they shall say: The Lord is my God.

Chapter 14

14:1 Ecce venient dies Domini, et dividentur spolia tua in medio tui.

14:1 Behold the days of the Lord shall come, and thy spoils shall be divided in the midst of thee.

14:2 Et congregabo omnes gentes ad Jerusalem in prælium : et capietur civitas, et vastabuntur domus, et mulieres violabuntur : et egredietur media pars civitatis in captivitatem, et reliquum populi non auferetur ex urbe.

14:2 And I will gather all nations to Jerusalem to battle, and the city shall be taken, and the houses shall be rifled, and the women shall be defiled: and half of the city shall go forth into captivity, and the rest of the people shall not be taken away out of the city.

14:3 Et egredietur Dominus, et præliabitur contra gentes illas, sicut præliatus est in die certaminis.

14:3 Then the Lord shall go forth, and shall fight against those nations, as when he fought in the day of battle.

14:4 Et stabunt pedes ejus in die illa super montem Olivarum, qui est contra Jerusalem ad orientem : et scindetur mons Olivarum ex media parte sui ad orientem et ad occidentem, prærupto grandi valde : et separabitur medium montis ad aquilonem, et medium ejus ad meridiem.

14:4 And his feet shall stand in that day upon the mount of Olives, which is over against Jerusalem towards the east: and the mount of Olives shall be divided in the midst thereof to the east, and to the west with a very great opening, and half of the mountain shall be separated to the north, and half thereof to the south.

14:5 Et fugietis ad vallem montium eorum, quoniam conjungetur vallis montium usque ad proximum : et fugietis sicut fugistis a facie terræmotus in diebus Oziæ regis Juda : et veniet Dominus Deus meus, omnesque sancti cum eo.

14:5 And you shall flee to the valley of those mountains, for the valley of the mountains shall be joined even to the next, and you shall flee as you fled from the face of the earthquake in the days of Ozias king of Juda: and the Lord my God shall come, and all the saints with him.

14:6 Et erit in die illa : non erit lux, sed frigus et gelu.

14:6 And it shall come to pass in that day, that there shall be no light, but cold and frost.

14:7 Et erit dies una quæ nota est Domino, non dies neque nox : et in tempore vesperi erit lux.

14:7 And there shall be one day, which is known to the Lord, not day nor night: and in the time of the evening there shall be light:

14:8 Et erit in die illa : exibunt aquæ vivæ de Jerusalem : medium earum ad mare orientale, et medium earum ad mare novissimum : in æstate et in hieme erunt.

14:8 And it shall come to pass in that day, that living waters shall go out from Jerusalem: half of them to the east sea, and half of them to the last sea: they shall be in summer and in winter.

14:9 Et erit Dominus rex super omnem terram : in die illa erit Dominus unus, et erit nomen ejus unum.

14:9 And the Lord shall be king over all the earth: in that day there shall be one Lord, and his name shall be one.

14:10 Et revertetur omnis terra usque ad desertum, de colle Remmon ad austrum Jerusalem : et exaltabitur, et habitabit in loco suo, a porta Benjamin usque ad locum portæ prioris, et usque ad portam angulorum, et a turre Hananeel usque ad torcularia regis.

14:10 And all the land shall return even to the desert, from the hill to Remmon to the south of Jerusalem: and she shall be exalted, and shall dwell in her own place, from the gate of Benjamin even to the place of the former gate, and even to the gate of the corners: and from the tower of Hananeel even to the king's winepresses.

14:11 Et habitabunt in ea, et anathema non erit amplius, sed sedebit Jerusalem secura.

14:11 And people shall dwell in it, and there shall be no more an anathema: but Jerusalem shall sit secure.

14:12 Et hæc erit plaga qua percutiet Dominus omnes gentes quæ pugnaverunt adversus Jerusalem : tabescet caro uniuscujusque stantis super pedes suos : et oculi ejus contabescent in foraminibus suis, et lingua eorum contabescet in ore suo.

14:12 And this shall be the plague wherewith the Lord shall strike all nations that have fought against Jerusalem: the flesh of every one shall consume away while they stand upon their feet, and their eyes shall consume away in their holes, and their tongue shall consume away in their mouth.

14:13 In die illa erit tumultus Domini magnus in eis : et apprehendet vir manum proximi sui, et conseretur manus ejus super manum proximi sui.

14:13 In that day there shall be a great tumult from the Lord among them: and a man shall take the hand of his neighbour, and his hand shall be clasped upon his neighbour's hand.

14:14 Sed et Judas pugnabit adversus Jerusalem : et congregabuntur divitiæ omnium gentium in circuitu, aurum, et argentum, et vestes multæ satis.

14:14 And even Juda shall fight against Jerusalem: and the riches of all nations round about shall be gathered together, gold, and silver, and garments in great abundance.

14:15 Et sic erit ruina equi, et muli, et cameli, et asini, et omnium jumentorum quæ fuerint in castris illis, sicut ruina hæc.

14:15 And the destruction of the horse, and of the mule, and of the camel, and of the ass, and of all the beasts, that shall be in those tents, shall be like this destruction.

14:16 Et omnes qui reliqui fuerint de universis gentibus quæ venerunt contra Jerusalem, ascendent ab anno in annum ut adorent regem, Dominum exercituum, et celebrent festivitatem tabernaculorum.

14:16 And all they that shall be left of all nations that came against Jerusalem, shall go up from year to year, to adore the King, the Lord of hosts, and to keep the feast of tabernacles.

14:17 Et erit : qui non ascenderit de familiis terræ ad Jerusalem ut adoret regem, Dominum exercituum, non erit super eos imber.

14:17 And it shall come to pass, that he that shall not go up of the families of the land to Jerusalem, to adore the King, the Lord of hosts, there shall be no rain upon them.

14:18 Quod etsi familia Ægypti non ascenderit et non venerit, nec super eos erit : sed erit ruina, qua percutiet Dominus omnes gentes quæ non ascenderint ad celebrandam festivitatem tabernaculorum.

14:18 And if the family of Egypt go not up nor come: neither shall it be upon them, but there shall be destruction wherewith the Lord will strike all nations that will not go up to keep the feast of tabernacles.

14:19 Hoc erit peccatum Ægypti, et hoc peccatum omnium gentium quæ non ascenderint ad celebrandam festivitatem tabernaculorum.

14:19 This shall be the sin of Egypt, and this the sin of all nations, that will not go up to keep the feast of tabernacles.

14:20 In die illa, erit quod super frenum equi est, sanctum Domino : et erunt lebetes in domo Domini quasi phialæ coram altari.

14:20 In that day that which is upon the bridle of the horse shall be holy to the Lord: and the caldrons in the house of the Lord shall be as the phials before the altar.

14:21 Et erit omnis lebes in Jerusalem et in Juda sanctificatus Domino exercituum : et venient omnes immolantes, et sument ex eis, et coquent in eis : et non erit mercator ultra in domo Domini exercituum in die illo.

14:21 And every caldron in Jerusalem and Juda shall be sanctified to the Lord of hosts: and all that sacrifice shall come, and take of them, and shall seethe in them: and the merchant shall be no more in the house of the Lord of hosts in that day.

Malachi

Chapter 1

1:1 Onus verbi Domini ad Israël in manu Malachiæ.

1:1 The burden of the word of the Lord to Israel by the hand of Malachi.

1:2 Dilexi vos, dicit Dominus, et dixistis : In quo dilexisti nos ? Nonne frater erat Esau Jacob ? dicit Dominus : et dilexi Jacob,

1:2 I have loved you, saith the Lord: and you have said: Wherein hast thou loved us? Was not Esau brother to Jacob, saith the Lord, and I have loved Jacob,

1:3 Esau autem odio habui, et posui montes ejus in solitudinem, et hæreditatem ejus in dracones deserti.

1:3 But have hated Esau? and I have made his mountains a wilderness, and given his inheritance to the dragons of the desert.

1:4 Quod si dixerit Idumæa : Destructi sumus, sed revertentes ædificabimus quæ destructa sunt : hæc dicit Dominus exercituum : Isti ædificabunt, et ego destruam : et vocabuntur termini impietatis, et populus cui iratus est Dominus usque in æternum.

1:4 But if Edom shall say: We are destroyed, but we will return and build up what hath been destroyed: thus saith the Lord of hosts: They shall build up, and I will throw down: and they shall be called the borders of wickedness, and the people with whom the Lord is angry for ever.

1:5 Et oculi vestri videbunt, et vos dicetis : Magnificetur Dominus super terminum Israël.

1:5 And your eyes shall see: and you shall say: The Lord be magnified upon the border of Israel.

1:6 Filius honorat patrem, et servus dominum suum. Si ergo pater ego sum, ubi est honor meus ? et si Dominus ego sum, ubi est timor meus ? dicit Dominus exercituum. Ad vos, o sacerdotes, qui despicitis nomen meum, et dixistis : In quo despeximus nomen tuum ?

1:6 The son honoureth the father, and the servant his master: if then I be a father, where is my honour? and if I be a master, where is my fear: saith the Lord of hosts.

1:7 Offertis super altare meum panem pollutum, et dicitis : In quo polluimus te ? in eo quod dicitis : Mensa Domini despecta est.

1:7 To you, O priests, that despise my name, and have said: Wherein have we despised thy name? You offer polluted bread upon my altar, and you say: Wherein have we polluted thee? In that you say: The table of the Lord is contemptible.

1:8 Si offeratis cæcum ad immolandum, nonne malum est ? et si offeratis claudum et languidum, nonne malum est ? offer illud duci tuo, si placuerit ei, aut si susceperit faciem tuam, dicit Dominus exercituum.

1:8 If you offer the blind for sacrifice, is it not evil? and if you offer the lame and the sick, is it not evil? offer it to thy prince, if he will be pleased with it, or if he will regard thy face, saith the Lord of hosts.

1:9 Et nunc deprecamini vultum Dei ut misereatur vestri (de manu enim vestra factum est hoc), si quomodo suscipiat facies vestras, dicit Dominus exercituum.

1:9 And now beseech ye the face of God, that he may have mercy on you, (for by your hand hath this been done,) if by any means he will receive your faces, saith the Lord of hosts.

1:10 Quis est in vobis qui claudat ostia, et incendat altare meum gratuito ? non est mihi voluntas in vobis, dicit Dominus exercituum, et munus non suscipiam de manu vestra.

1:10 Who is there among you, that will shut the doors, and will kindle the fire on my altar gratis? I have no pleasure in you, saith the Lord of hosts: and I will not receive a gift of your hand.

1:11 Ab ortu enim solis usque ad occasum, magnum est nomen meum in gentibus, et in omni loco sacrificatur : et offertur nomini meo oblatio munda, quia magnum est nomen meum in gentibus, dicit Dominus exercituum.

1:11 For from the rising of the sun even to the going down, my name is great among the Gentiles, and in every place there is sacrifice, and there is offered to my name a clean oblation: for my name is great among the Gentiles, saith the Lord of hosts.

1:12 Et vos polluistis illud in eo quod dicitis : Mensa Domini contaminata est, et quod superponitur contemptibilis est, cum igne qui illud devorat.

1:12 And you have profaned it in that you say: The table of the Lord is defiled: and that which is laid thereupon is contemptible with the fire that devoureth it.

1:13 Et dixistis : Ecce de labore, et exsufflastis illud, dicit Dominus exercituum : et intulistis de rapinis claudum et languidum, et intulistis munus : numquid suscipiam illud de manu vestra ? dicit Dominus.

1:13 And you have said: Behold of our labour, and you puffed it away, saith the Lord of hosts, and you brought in of rapine the lame, and the sick, and brought in an offering: shall I accept it at your hands, saith the Lord?

1:14 Maledictus dolosus qui habet in grege suo masculum, et votum faciens immolat debile Domino : quia rex magnus ego, dicit Dominus exercituum, et nomen meum horribile in gentibus.

1:14 Cursed is the deceitful man that hath in his flock a male, and making a vow offereth in sacrifice that which is feeble to the Lord: for I am a great King, saith the Lord of hosts, and my name is dreadful among the Gentiles.

Chapter 2

2:1 Et nunc ad vos mandatum hoc, o sacerdotes.

2:1 And now, O ye priests, this commandment is to you.

2:2 Si nolueritis audire, et si nolueritis ponere super cor, ut detis gloriam nomini meo, ait Dominus exercituum, mittam in vos egestatem, et maledicam benedictionibus vestris, et maledicam illis, quoniam non posuistis super cor.

2:2 If you will not hear, and if you will not lay it to heart, to give glory to my name, saith the Lord of hosts: I will send poverty upon you, and will curse your blessings, yea I will curse them, because you have not laid it to heart.

2:3 Ecce ego projiciam vobis brachium, et dispergam super vultum vestrum stercus solemnitatum vestrarum, et assumet vos secum.

2:3 Behold, I will cast the shoulder to you, and will scatter upon your face the dung of your solemnities, and it shall take you away with it.

2:4 Et scietis quia misi ad vos mandatum istud, ut esset pactum meum cum Levi, dicit Dominus exercituum.

2:4 And you shall know that I sent you this commandment, that my covenant might be with Levi, saith the Lord of hosts.

2:5 Pactum meum fuit cum eo vitæ et pacis : et dedi ei timorem, et timuit me, et a facie nominis mei pavebat.

2:5 My covenant was with him of life and peace: and I gave him fear: and he feared me, and he was afraid before my name.

2:6 Lex veritatis fuit in ore ejus, et iniquitas non est inventa in labiis ejus : in pace et in æquitate ambulavit mecum, et multos avertit ab iniquitate.

2:6 The law of truth was in his mouth, and iniquity was not found in his lips: he walked with me in peace, and in equity, and turned many away from iniquity.

2:7 Labia enim sacerdotis custodient scientiam, et legem requirent ex ore ejus, quia angelus Domini exercituum est.

2:7 For the lips of the priests shall keep knowledge, and they shall seek the law at his mouth: because he is the angel of the Lord of hosts.

2:8 Vos autem recessistis de via, et scandalizastis plurimos in lege : irritum fecistis pactum Levi, dicit Dominus exercituum.

2:8 But you have departed out of the way, and have caused many to stumble at the law: you have made void the covenant of Levi, saith the Lord of hosts.

2:9 Propter quod et ego dedi vos contemptibiles, et humiles omnibus populis, sicut non servastis vias meas, et accepistis faciem in lege.

2:9 Therefore have I also made you contemptible, and base before all people, as you have not kept my ways, and have accepted persons in the law.

2:10 Numquid non pater unus omnium nostrum ? numquid non Deus unus creavit nos ? quare ergo despicit unusquisque nostrum fratrem suum, violans pactum patrum nostrorum ?

2:10 Have we not all one father? hath not one God created us? why then doth every one of us despise his brother, violating the covenant of our fathers?

2:11 Transgressus est Juda, et abominatio facta est in Israël et in Jerusalem, quia contaminavit Juda sanctificationem Domini, quam dilexit, et habuit filiam dei alieni.

2:11 Juda hath transgressed, and abomination hath been committed in Israel, and in Jerusalem: for Juda hath profaned the holiness of the Lord, which he loved, and hath married the daughter of a strange god.

2:12 Disperdet Dominus virum qui fecerit hoc, magistrum et discipulum, de tabernaculis Jacob, et offerentem munus Domino exercituum.

2:12 The Lord will cut off the man that hath done this, both the master, and the scholar, out of the tabernacles of Jacob, and him that offereth an offering to the Lord of hosts.

2:13 Et hoc rursum fecistis : operiebatis lacrimis altare Domini, fletu et mugitu, ita ut non respiciam ultra ad sacrificium, nec accipiam placabile quid de manu vestra.

2:13 And this again have you done, you have covered the altar of the Lord with tears, with weeping, and bellowing, so that I have no more a regard to sacrifice, neither do I accept any atonement at your hands.

2:14 Et dixistis : Quam ob causam ? Quia Dominus testificatus est inter te et uxorem pubertatis tuæ, quam tu despexisti : et hæc particeps tua, et uxor fœderis tui.

2:14 And you have said: For what cause? Because the Lord hath been witness between thee, and the wife of thy youth, whom thou hast despised: yet she was thy partner, and the wife of thy covenant.

2:15 Nonne unus fecit, et residuum spiritus ejus est ? et quid unus quærit, nisi semen Dei ? custodite ergo spiritum vestrum, et uxorem adolescentiæ tuæ noli despicere.

2:15 Did not one make her, and she is the residue of his spirit? And what doth one seek, but the seed of God? Keep then your spirit, and despise not the wife of thy youth.

2:16 Cum odio habueris, dimitte, dicit Dominus Deus Israël : operiet autem iniquitas vestimentum ejus, dicit Dominus exercituum. Custodite spiritum vestrum, et nolite despicere.

2:16 When thou shalt hate her put her away, saith the Lord, the God of Israel: but iniquity shalt cover his garment, saith the Lord of hosts, keep your spirit, and despise not.

2:17 Laborare fecistis Dominum in sermonibus vestris, et dixistis : In quo eum fecimus laborare ? In eo quod dicitis : Omnis qui facit malum bonus est in conspectu Domini, et tales ei placent : aut certe ubi est Deus judicii ?

2:17 You have wearied the Lord with your words, and you said: Wherein have we wearied him? In that you say: Every one that doth evil, is good in the sight of the Lord, and such please him: or surely where is the God of judgment?

Chapter 3

3:1 Ecce ego mitto angelum meum, et præparabit viam ante faciem meam : et statim veniet ad templum suum Dominator quem vos quæritis, et angelus testamenti quem vos vultis. Ecce venit, dicit Dominus exercituum.

3:1 Behold I send my angel, and he shall prepare the way before my face. And presently the Lord, whom you seek, and the angel of the testament, whom you desire, shall come to his temple. Behold, he cometh, saith the Lord of hosts.

3:2 Et quis poterit cogitare diem adventus ejus, et quis stabit ad videndum eum ? ipse enim quasi ignis conflans, et quasi herba fullonum :

3:2 And who shall be able to think of the day of his coming? and who shall stand to see him? for he is like a refining fire, and like the fuller's herb:

3:3 et sedebit conflans, et emundans argentum : et purgabit filios Levi, et colabit eos quasi aurum et quasi argentum, et erunt Domino offerentes sacrificia in justitia.

3:3 And he shall sit refining and cleansing the silver, and he shall purify the sons of Levi, and shall refine them as gold, and as silver, and they shall offer sacrifices to the Lord in justice.

3:4 Et placebit Domino sacrificium Juda et Jerusalem, sicut dies sæculi, et sicut anni antiqui.

3:4 And the sacrifice of Juda and of Jerusalem shall please the Lord, as in the days of old, and in the ancient years.

3:5 Et accedam ad vos in judicio, et ero testis velox maleficis, et adulteris, et perjuris, et qui calumniantur mercedem mercenarii, viduas et pupillos, et opprimunt peregrinum, nec timuerunt me, dicit Dominus exercituum.

3:5 And I will come to you in judgment, and will be a speedy witness against sorcerers, and adulterers, and false swearers, and them that oppress the hireling in his wages, the widows, and the fatherless: and oppress the stranger, and have not feared me, saith the Lord of hosts.

3:6 Ego enim Dominus, et non mutor : et vos filii Jacob, non estis consumpti.

3:6 For I am the Lord, and I change not: and you the sons of Jacob are not consumed.

3:7 A diebus enim patrum vestrorum recessistis a legitimis meis, et non custodistis : revertimini ad me, et revertar ad vos, dicit Dominus exercituum. Et dixistis : In quo revertemur ?

3:7 For from the days of your fathers you have departed from my ordinances, and have not kept them: Return to me, and I will return to you, saith the Lord of hosts. And you have said: Wherein shall we return?

3:8 Si affliget homo Deum, quia vos configitis me ? Et dixistis : In quo configimus te ? In decimis et in primitiis.

3:8 Shall a man afflict God, for you afflict me. And you have said: Wherein do we afflict thee? in tithes and in firstfruits.

3:9 Et in penuria vos maledicti estis, et me vos configitis gens tota.

3:9 And you are cursed with want, and you afflict me, even the whole nation of you.

3:10 Inferte omnem decimam in horreum, et sit cibus in domo mea : et probate me super hoc, dicit Dominus : si non aperuero vobis cataractas cæli, et effudero vobis benedictionem usque ad abundantiam :

3:10 Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in my house, and try me in this, saith the Lord: if I open not unto you the flood-gates of heaven, and pour you out a blessing even to abundance.

3:11 et increpabo pro vobis devorantem, et non corrumpet fructum terræ vestræ, nec erit sterilis vinea in agro, dicit Dominus exercituum.

3:11 And I will rebuke for your sakes the devourer, and he shall not spoil the fruit of your land: neither shall the vine in the field be barren, saith the Lord of hosts.

3:12 Et beatos vos dicent omnes gentes : eritis enim vos terra desiderabilis, dicit Dominus exercituum.

3:12 And all nations shall call you blessed: for you shall be a delightful land, saith the Lord of hosts.

3:13 Invaluerunt super me verba vestra, dicit Dominus.

3:13 Your words have been unsufferable to me, saith the Lord.

3:14 Et dixistis : Quid locuti sumus contra te ? Dixistis : Vanus est qui servit Deo : et quod emolumentum quia custodivimus præcepta ejus, et quia ambulavimus tristes coram Domino exercituum ?

3:14 And you have said: What have we spoken against thee? You have said: He laboureth in vain that serveth God, and what profit is it that we have kept his ordinances, and that we have walked sorrowful before the Lord of hosts?

3:15 Ergo nunc beatos dicimus arrogantes : siquidem ædificati sunt facientes impietatem, et tentaverunt Deum, et salvi facti sunt.

3:15 Wherefore now we call the proud people happy, for they that work wickedness are built up, and they have tempted God and are preserved.

3:16 Tunc locuti sunt timentes Dominum, unusquisque cum proximo suo : et attendit Dominus, et audivit, et scriptus est liber monumenti coram eo timentibus Dominum, et cogitantibus nomen ejus.

3:16 Then they that feared the Lord, spoke every one with his neighbour: and the Lord gave ear, and heard it: and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that fear the Lord, and think on his name.

3:17 Et erunt mihi, ait Dominus exercituum, in die qua ego facio, in peculium : et parcam eis, sicut parcit vir filio suo servienti sibi.

3:17 And they shall be my special possession, saith the Lord of hosts, in the day that I do judgment: and I will spare them, as a man spareth his son that serveth him.

3:18 Et convertemini, et videbitis quid sit inter justum et impium, et inter servientem Deo et non servientem ei.

3:18 And you shall return, and shall see the difference between the just and the wicked: and between him that serveth God, and him that serveth him not.

Chapter 4

4:1 Ecce enim dies veniet succensa quasi caminus : et erunt omnes superbi et omnes facientes impietatem stipula : et inflammabit eos dies veniens, dicit Dominus exercituum, quæ non derelinquet eis radicem et germen.

4:1 For behold the day shall come kindled as a furnace: and all the proud, and all that do wickedly shall be stubble: and the day that cometh shall set them on fire, saith the Lord of hosts, it shall not leave them root, nor branch.

4:2 Et orietur vobis timentibus nomen meum sol justitiæ, et sanitas in pennis ejus : et egrediemini, et salietis sicut vituli de armento.

4:2 But unto you that fear my name, the Sun of justice shall arise, and health in his wings: and you shall go forth, and shall leap like calves of the herd.

4:3 Et calcabitis impios, cum fuerint cinis sub planta pedum vestrorum, in die qua ego facio, dicit Dominus exercituum.

4:3 And you shall tread down the wicked when they shall be ashes under the sole of your feet in the day that I do this, saith the Lord of hosts.

4:4 Mementote legis Moysi servi mei, quam mandavi ei in Horeb ad omnem Israël, præcepta et judicia.

4:4 Remember the law of Moses my servant, which I commanded him in Horeb for all Israel, the precepts, and judgments.

4:5 Ecce ego mittam vobis Eliam prophetam, antequam veniat dies Domini magnus et horribilis.

4:5 Behold, I will send you Elias the prophet, before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord.

4:6 Et convertet cor patrum ad filios, et cor filiorum ad patres eorum : ne forte veniam, et percutiam terram anathemate.

4:6 And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers: lest I come, and strike the earth with anathema.

I Maccabees

Chapter 1

1:1 Et factum est, postquam percussit Alexander Philippi Macedo, qui primus regnavit in Græcia, egressus de terra Cethim, Darium regem Persarum et Medorum :

1:1 Now it came to pass, after that Alexander the son of Philip the Macedonian, who first reigned in Greece, coming out of the land of Cethim, had overthrown Darius, king of the Persians and Medes:

1:2 constituit prælia multa, et obtinuit omnium munitiones, et interfecit reges terræ,

1:2 He fought many battles, and took the strong holds of all, and slew the kings of the earth:

1:3 et pertransiit usque ad fines terræ : et accepit spolia multitudinis gentium, et siluit terra in conspectu ejus.

1:3 And he went through even to the ends of the earth: and took the spoils of many nations: and the earth was quiet before him.

1:4 Et congregavit virtutem, et exercitum fortem nimis : et exaltatum est, et elevatum cor ejus :

1:4 And he gathered a power, and a very strong army: and his heart was exalted and lifted up:

1:5 et obtinuit regiones gentium, et tyrannos : et facti sunt illi in tributum.

1:5 And he subdued countries of nations, and princes; and they became tributaries to him.

1:6 Et post hæc decidit in lectum, et cognovit quia moreretur.

1:6 And after these things, he fell down upon his bed, and knew that he should die.

1:7 Et vocavit pueros suos nobiles, qui secum erant nutriti a juventute : et divisit illis regnum suum, cum adhuc viveret.

1:7 And he called his servants, the nobles that were brought up with him from his youth: and he divided his kingdom among them, while he was yet alive.

1:8 Et regnavit Alexander annis duodecim, et mortuus est.

1:8 And Alexander reigned twelve years, and he died.

1:9 Et obtinuerunt pueri ejus regnum, unusquisque in loco suo :

1:9 And his servants made themselves kings, every one in his place:

1:10 et imposuerunt omnes sibi diademata post mortem ejus, et filii eorum post eos annis multis, et multiplicata sunt mala in terra.

1:10 And they all put crowns upon themselves after his death, and their sons after them, many years; and evils were multiplied in the earth.

1:11 Et exiit ex eis radix peccatrix, Antiochus illustris, filius Antiochi regis, qui fuerat Romæ obses : et regnavit in anno centesimo trigesimo septimo regni Græcorum.

1:11 And there came out of them a wicked root, Antiochus the Illustrious, the son of king Antiochus, who had been a hostage at Rome: and he reigned in the hundred and thirty-seventh year of the kingdom of the Greeks.

1:12 In diebus illis, exierunt ex Israël filii iniqui, et suaserunt multis, dicentes : Eamus, et disponamus testamentum cum gentibus, quæ circa nos sunt : quia ex quo recessimus ab eis, invenerunt nos multa mala.

1:12 In those days there went out of Israel wicked men, and they persuaded many, saying: Let us go and make a covenant with the heathens that are round about us: for since we departed from them, many evils have befallen us.

1:13 Et bonus visus est sermo in oculis eorum.

1:13 And the word seemed good in their eyes.

1:14 Et destinaverunt aliqui de populo, et abierunt ad regem : et dedit illis potestatem ut facerent justitiam gentium.

1:14 And some of the people determined to do this, and went to the king: and he gave them license to do after the ordinances of the heathens.

1:15 Et ædificaverunt gymnasium in Jerosolymis secundum leges nationum :

1:15 And they built a place of exercise in Jerusalem, according to the laws of the nations:

1:16 et fecerunt sibi præputia, et recesserunt a testamento sancto, et juncti sunt nationibus, et venundati sunt ut facerent malum.

1:16 And they made themselves prepuces, and departed from the holy covenant, and joined themselves to the heathens, and were sold to do evil:

1:17 Et paratum est regnum in conspectu Antiochi, et cœpit regnare in terra Ægypti ut regnaret super duo regna.

1:17 And the kingdom was established before Antiochus, and he had a mind to reign over the land of Egypt, that he might reign over two kingdoms.

1:18 Et intravit in Ægyptum in multitudine gravi, in curribus, et elephantis, et equitibus, et copiosa navium multitudine :

1:18 And he entered into Egypt with a great multitude, with chariots, and elephants, and horsemen, and a great number of ships:

1:19 et constituit bellum adversus Ptolemæum regem Ægypti, et veritus est Ptolemæus a facie ejus, et fugit, et ceciderunt vulnerati multi.

1:19 And he made war against Ptolemee king of Egypt; but Ptolemee was afraid at his presence and fled, and many were wounded unto death.

1:20 Et comprehendit civitates munitas in terra Ægypti, et accepit spolia terræ Ægypti.

1:20 And he took the strong cities in the land of Egypt: and he took the spoils of the land of Egypt.

1:21 Et convertit Antiochus, postquam percussit Ægyptum in centesimo et quadragesimo tertio anno : et ascendit ad Israël,

1:21 And after Antiochus had ravaged Egypt, in the hundred and forty-third year, he returned and went up against Israel.

1:22 et ascendit Jerosolymam in multitudine gravi.

1:22 And he went up to Jerusalem, with a great multitude.

1:23 Et intravit in sanctificationem cum superbia, et accepit altare aureum, et candelabrum luminis, et universa vasa ejus, et mensam propositionis, et libatoria, et phialas, et mortariola aurea, et velum, et coronas, et ornamentum aureum, quod in facie templi erat : et comminuit omnia.

1:23 And he proudly entered into the sanctuary, and took away the golden altar, and the candlestick of light, and all the vessels thereof, and the table of proposition, and the pouring vessels, and the vials, and the little mortars of gold, and the veil, and the crowns, and the golden ornament that was before the temple: and he broke them all in pieces.

1:24 Et accepit argentum, et aurum, et vasa concupiscibilia : et accepit thesauros occultos, quos invenit : et sublatis omnibus, abiit in terram suam.

1:24 And he took the silver and gold, and the precious vessels: and he took the hidden treasures, which he found: and when he had taken all away, he departed into his own country.

1:25 Et fecit cædem hominum, et locutus est in superbia magna.

1:25 And he made a great slaughter of men, and spoke very proudly.

1:26 Et factus est planctus magnus in Israël, et in omni loco eorum :

1:26 And there was great mourning in Israel, and in every place where they were:

1:27 et ingemuerunt principes et seniores ; virgines et juvenes infirmati sunt : et speciositas mulierum immutata est.

1:27 And the princes, and the ancients mourned, and the virgins and the young men were made feeble, and the beauty of the women was changed.

1:28 Omnis maritus sumpsit lamentum, et quæ sedebant in thoro maritali, lugebant :

1:28 Every bridegroom took up lamentation: and the bride that sat in the marriage bed, mourned:

1:29 et commota est terra super habitantes in ea, et universa domus Jacob induit confusionem.

1:29 And the land was moved for the inhabitants thereof, and all the house of Jacob was covered with confusion.

1:30 Et post duos annos dierum, misit rex principem tributorum in civitates Juda, et venit Jerusalem cum turba magna.

1:30 And after two full years, the king sent the chief collector of his tributes to the cities of Juda, and he came to Jerusalem with a great multitude.

1:31 Et locutus est ad eos verba pacifica in dolo : et crediderunt ei.

1:31 And he spoke to them peaceable words in deceit; and they believed him.

1:32 Et irruit super civitatem repente, et percussit eam plaga magna, et perdidit populum multum ex Israël.

1:32 And he fell upon the city suddenly, and struck it with a great slaughter, and destroyed much people in Israel.

1:33 Et accepit spolia civitatis : et succendit eam igni, et destruxit domos ejus, et muros ejus in circuitu :

1:33 And he took the spoils of the city, and burnt it with fire, and threw down the houses thereof, and the walls thereof round about:

1:34 et captivas duxerunt mulieres, et natos et pecora possederunt.

1:34 And they took the women captive, and the children, and the cattle they possessed.

1:35 Et ædificaverunt civitatem David muro magno et firmo, et turribus firmis, et facta est illis in arcem :

1:35 And they built the city of David with a great and strong wall, and with strong towers, and made it a fortress for them:

1:36 et posuerunt illic gentem peccatricem viros iniquos, et convaluerunt in ea : et posuerunt arma, et escas, et congregaverunt spolia Jerusalem :

1:36 And they placed there a sinful nation, wicked men, and they fortified themselves therein: and they stored up armour; and victuals, and gathered together the spoils of Jerusalem;

1:37 et reposuerunt illic : et facti sunt in laqueum magnum.

1:37 And laid them up there: and they became a great snare.

1:38 Et factum est hoc ad insidias sanctificationi, et in diabolum malum in Israël :

1:38 And this was a place to lie in wait against the sanctuary, and an evil devil in Israel.

1:39 et effuderunt sanguinem innocentem per circuitum sanctificationis, et contaminaverunt sanctificationem.

1:39 And they shed innocent blood round about the sanctuary, and defiled the holy place.

1:40 Et fugerunt habitatores Jerusalem propter eos, et facta est habitatio exterorum, et facta est extera semini suo, et nati ejus reliquerunt eam.

1:40 And the inhabitants of Jerusalem fled away by reason of them and the city was made the habitation of strangers, and she became a stranger to her own seed, and her children forsook her.

1:41 Sanctificatio ejus desolata est sicut solitudo ; dies festi ejus conversi sunt in luctum, sabbata ejus in opprobrium, honores ejus in nihilum.

1:41 Her sanctuary was desolate like a wilderness, her festival days were turned into mourning, her sabbaths into reproach, her honours were brought to nothing.

1:42 Secundum gloriam ejus multiplicata est ignominia ejus, et sublimitas ejus conversa est in luctum.

1:42 Her dishonour was increased according to her glory, and her excellency was turned into mourning.

1:43 Et scripsit rex Antiochus omni regno suo ut esset omnis populus unus : et relinqueret unusquisque legem suam.

1:43 And king Antiochus wrote to all his kingdom, that all the people should be one: and every one should leave his own law.

1:44 Et consenserunt omnes gentes secundum verbum regis Antiochi :

1:44 And all nations consented, according to the word of king Antiochus.

1:45 et multi ex Israël consenserunt servituti ejus, et sacrificaverunt idolis, et coinquinaverunt sabbatum.

1:45 And many of Israel consented to his service, and they sacrificed to idols, and profaned the sabbath.

1:46 Et misit rex libros per manus nuntiorum in Jerusalem, et in omnes civitates Juda, ut sequerentur leges gentium terræ,

1:46 And the king sent letters by the hands of messengers to Jerusalem, and to all the cities of Juda; that they should follow the law of the nations of the earth.

1:47 et prohiberent holocausta et sacrificia, et placationes fieri in templo Dei,

1:47 And should forbid holocausts and sacrifices, and atonements to be made in the temple of God.

1:48 et prohiberent celebrari sabbatum, et dies solemnes :

1:48 And should prohibit the sabbath, and the festival days to be celebrated.

1:49 et jussit coinquinari sancta, et sanctum populum Israël.

1:49 And he commanded the holy places to be profaned, and the holy people of Israel.

1:50 Et jussit ædificari aras, et templa, et idola, et immolari carnes suillas, et pecora communia,

1:50 And he commanded altars to be built, and temples, and idols, and swine's flesh to be immolated, and unclean beasts,

1:51 et relinquere filios suos incircumcisos, et coinquinari animas eorum in omnibus immundis, et abominationibus, ita ut obliviscerentur legem, et immutarent omnes justificationes Dei :

1:51 And that they should leave their children uncircumcised, and let their souls be defiled with all uncleannesses, and abominations, to the end that they should forget the law, and should change all the justifications of God.

1:52 et quicumque non fecissent secundum verbum regis Antiochi, morerentur.

1:52 And that whosoever would not do according to the word of king Antiochus, should be put to death.

1:53 Secundum omnia verba hæc scripsit omni regno suo : et præposuit principes populo, qui hæc fieri cogerent.

1:53 According to all these words he wrote to his whole kingdom: and he appointed rulers over the people that should force them to do these things.

1:54 Et jusserunt civitatibus Juda sacrificare.

1:54 And they commanded the cities of Juda to sacrifice.

1:55 Et congregati sunt multi de populo ad eos qui dereliquerant legem Domini, et fecerunt mala super terram :

1:55 Then many of the people were gathered to them that had forsaken the law of the Lord: and they committed evils in the land:

1:56 et effugaverunt populum Israël in abditis, et in absconditis fugitivorum locis.

1:56 And they drove away the people of Israel into lurking holes, and into the secret places of fugitives.

1:57 Die quintadecima mensis Casleu, quinto et quadragesimo et centesimo anno, ædificavit rex Antiochus abominandum idolum desolationis super altare Dei, et per universas civitates Juda in circuitu ædificaverunt aras :

1:57 On the fifteenth day of the month, Casleu, in the hundred and forty-fifth year, king Antiochus set up the abominable idol of desolation upon the altar of God, and they built altars throughout all the cities of Juda round about:

1:58 et ante januas domorum et in plateis incendebant thura, et sacrificabant :

1:58 And they burnt incense, and sacrificed at the doors of the houses and in the streets.

1:59 et libros legis Dei combusserunt igni, scindentes eos :

1:59 And they cut in pieces, and burnt with fire the books of the law of God:

1:60 et apud quemcumque inveniebantur libri testamenti Domini, et quicumque observabat legem Domini, secundum edictum regis trucidabant eum.

1:60 And every one with whom the books of the testament of the Lord were found, and whosoever observed the law of the Lord, they put to death, according to the edict of the king.

1:61 In virtute sua faciebant hæc populo Israël, qui inveniebatur in omni mense et mense in civitatibus.

1:61 Thus by their power did they deal with the people of Israel, that were found in the cities month after month.

1:62 Et quinta et vigesima die mensis sacrificabant super aram, quæ erat contra altare.

1:62 And on the five and twentieth day of the month they sacrificed upon the altar of the idol that was over against the altar of God.

1:63 Et mulieres, quæ circumcidebant filios suos, trucidabantur secundum jussum regis Antiochi,

1:63 Now the women that circumcised their children were slain according to the commandment of king Antiochus,

1:64 et suspendebant pueros a cervicibus per universas domos eorum : et eos, qui circumciderant illos, trucidabant.

1:64 And they hanged the children about their neck in all their houses: and those that had circumcised them, they put to death.

1:65 Et multi de populo Israël definierunt apud se, ut non manducarent immunda : et elegerunt magis mori, quam cibis coinquinari immundis :

1:65 And many of the people of Israel determined with themselves, that they would not eat unclean things: and they chose rather to die, than to be defiled with unclean meats:

1:66 et noluerunt infringere legem Dei sanctam, et trucidati sunt :

1:66 And they would not break the holy law of God and they were put to death:

1:67 et facta est ira magna super populum valde.

1:67 And there was very great wrath upon the people.

Chapter 2

2:1 In diebus illis surrexit Mathathias filius Joannis filii Simeonis, sacerdos ex filiis Joarib, ab Jerusalem, et consedit in monte Modin :

2:1 In those days arose Mathathias, the son of John, the son of Simeon, a priest of the sons of Joarib, from Jerusalem, and he abode in the mountain of Modin:

2:2 et habebat filios quinque, Joannem, qui cognominabatur Gaddis :

2:2 And he had five sons: John, who was surnamed Gaddis:

2:3 et Simonem, qui cognominabatur Thasi :

2:3 And Simon, who was surnamed Thasi;

2:4 et Judam, qui vocabatur Machabæus :

2:4 And Judas, who was called Machabeus;

2:5 et Eleazarum, qui cognominabatur Abaron : et Jonathan, qui cognominabatur Apphus :

2:5 And Eleazar, who was surnamed Abaron; and Jonathan, who was surnamed Apphus.

2:6 hi viderunt mala, quæ fiebant in populo Juda, et in Jerusalem.

2:6 These saw the evils that were done in the people of Juda, and in Jerusalem.

2:7 Et dixit Mathathias : Væ mihi ! ut quid natus sum videre contritionem populi mei, et contritionem civitatis sanctæ, et sedere illic, cum datur in manibus inimicorum ?

2:7 And Mathathias said: Woe is me, wherefore was I born to see the ruin of my people, and the ruin of the holy city, and to dwell there, when it is given into the hands of the enemies?

2:8 Sancta in manu extraneorum facta sunt : templum ejus sicut homo ignobilis.

2:8 The holy places are come into the hands of strangers her temple is become as a man without honour.

2:9 Vasa gloriæ ejus captiva abducta sunt : trucidati sunt senes ejus in plateis, et juvenes ejus ceciderunt in gladio inimicorum.

2:9 The vessels of her glory are carried away captive; her old men are murdered in the streets, and her young men are fallen by the sword of the enemies.

2:10 Quæ gens non hæreditavit regnum ejus et non obtinuit spolia ejus ?

2:10 What nation hath not inherited her kingdom, and gotten of her spoils?

2:11 Omnis compositio ejus ablata est. Quæ erat libera, facta est ancilla.

2:11 All her ornaments are taken away. She that was free is made a slave.

2:12 Et ecce sancta nostra, et pulchritudo nostra, et claritas nostra desolata est, et coinquinaverunt ea gentes.

2:12 And behold our sanctuary, and our beauty, and our glory is laid waste, and the Gentiles have defiled them.

2:13 Quo ergo nobis adhuc vivere ?

2:13 To what end then should we live any longer?

2:14 Et scidit vestimenta sua Mathathias, et filii ejus : et operuerunt se ciliciis, et planxerunt valde.

2:14 And Mathathias and his sons rent their garments, and they covered themselves with haircloth, and made great lamentation.

2:15 Et venerunt illuc qui missi erant a rege Antiocho, ut cogerent eos, qui confugerant in civitatem Modin, immolare, et accendere thura, et a lege Dei discedere.

2:15 And they that were sent from king Antiochus, came thither, to compel them that were fled into the city of Modin, to sacrifice, and to burn incense, and to depart from the law of God.

2:16 Et multi de populo Israël consentientes accesserunt ad eos : sed Mathathias et filii ejus constanter steterunt.

2:16 And many of the people of Israel consented and came to them: but Mathathias and his sons stood firm.

2:17 Et respondentes qui missi erant ab Antiocho, dixerunt Mathathiæ : Princeps, et clarissimus et magnus es in hac civitate, et ornatus filiis et fratribus :

2:17 And they that were sent from Antiochus, answering, said to Mathathias: Thou art a ruler, and an honourable, and great man in this city, and adorned with sons, and brethren.

2:18 ergo accede prior, et fac jussum regis, sicut fecerunt omnes gentes, et viri Juda, et qui remanserunt in Jerusalem : et eris tu, et filii tui, inter amicos regis, et amplificatus auro, et argento, et muneribus multis.

2:18 Therefore, come thou first, and obey the king's commandment, as all nations have done, and the men of Juda, and they that remain in Jerusalem: and thou, and thy sons shall be in the number of the king's friends, and enriched with gold, and silver, and many presents.

2:19 Et respondit Mathathias, et dixit magna voce : Etsi omnes gentes regi Antiocho obediunt, ut discedat unusquisque a servitute legis patrum suorum, et consentiat mandatis ejus :

2:19 Then Mathathias answered, and said with a loud voice: Although all nations obey king Antiochus, so as to depart every man from the service of the law of his fathers, and consent to his commandments:

2:20 ego et filii mei, et fratres mei, obediemus legi patrum nostrorum :

2:20 I and my sons, and my brethren will obey the law of our fathers.

2:21 propitius sit nobis Deus : non est nobis utile relinquere legem, et justitias Dei :

2:21 God be merciful unto us: it is not profitable for us to forsake the law, and the justices of God:

2:22 non audiemus verba regis Antiochi, nec sacrificabimus transgredientes legis nostræ mandata, ut eamus altera via.

2:22 We will not hearken to the words of king Antiochus, neither will we sacrifice and transgress the commandments of our law, to go another way.

2:23 Et ut cessavit loqui verba hæc, accessit quidam Judæus in omnium oculis sacrificare idolis super aram in civitate Modin, secundum jussum regis :

2:23 Now as he left off speaking these words, there came a certain Jew in the sight of all to sacrifice to the idols upon the altar in the city of Modin, according to the king's commandment.

2:24 et vidit Mathathias, et doluit, et contremuerunt renes ejus, et accensus est furor ejus secundum judicium legis, et insiliens trucidavit eum super aram :

2:24 And Mathathias saw, and was grieved, and his reins trembled, and his wrath was kindled according to the judgment of the law, and running upon him he slew him upon the altar:

2:25 sed et virum, quem rex Antiochus miserat, qui cogebat immolare, occidit in ipso tempore, et aram destruxit :

2:25 Moreover the man whom king Antiochus had sent, who compelled them to sacrifice, he slew at the same time, and pulled down the altar,

2:26 et zelatus est legem, sicut fecit Phinees Zamri filio Salomi.

2:26 And shewed zeal for the law, as Phinees did by Zamri, the son of Salomi.

2:27 Et exclamavit Mathathias voce magna in civitate, dicens : Omnis qui zelum habet legis, statuens testamentum, exeat post me.

2:27 And Mathathias cried out in the city with a loud voice, saying: Every one that hath zeal for the law, and maintaineth the testament, let him follow me.

2:28 Et fugit ipse, et filii ejus in montes, et reliquerunt quæcumque habebant in civitate.

2:28 So he and his sons fled into the mountains, and left all that they had in the city.

2:29 Tunc descenderunt multi quærentes judicium, et justitiam, in desertum :

2:29 Then many that sought after judgment, and justice, went down into the desert

2:30 et sederunt ibi ipsi, et filii eorum, et mulieres eorum, et pecora eorum : quoniam inundaverunt super eos mala.

2:30 And they abode there, they and their children, and their wives, and their cattle: because afflictions increased upon them.

2:31 Et renuntiatum est viris regis, et exercitui qui erat in Jerusalem civitate David, quoniam discessissent viri quidam, qui dissipaverunt mandatum regis, in loca occulta in deserto, et abiissent post illos multi.

2:31 And it was told to the king's men, and to the army that was in Jerusalem, in the city of David, that certain men, who had broken the king's commandment, were gone away into the secret places in the wilderness, and that many were gone after them.

2:32 Et statim perrexerunt ad eos, et constituerunt adversus eos prælium in die sabbatorum,

2:32 And forthwith they went out towards them, and made war against them on the sabbath day.

2:33 et dixerunt ad eos : Resistitis et nunc adhuc ? exite, et facite secundum verbum regis Antiochi, et vivetis.

2:33 And they said to them: Do you still resist? come forth, and do according to the edict of king Antiochus, and you shall live.

2:34 Et dixerunt : Non exibimus, neque faciemus verbum regis, ut polluamus diem sabbatorum.

2:34 And they said: We will not come forth, neither will we obey the king's edict, to profane the sabbath day.

2:35 Et concitaverunt adversus eos prælium.

2:35 And they made haste to give them battle.

2:36 Et non responderunt eis, nec lapidem miserunt in eos, nec oppilaverunt loca occulta,

2:36 But they answered them not, neither did they cast a stone at them, nor stopped up the secret places,

2:37 dicentes : Moriamur omnes in simplicitate nostra : et testes erunt super nos cælum et terra, quod injuste perditis nos.

2:37 Saying: Let us all die in our innocency: and heaven and earth shall be witnesses for us, that you put us to death wrongfully.

2:38 Et intulerunt illis bellum sabbatis : et mortui sunt ipsi, et uxores eorum, et filii eorum, et pecora eorum usque ad mille animas hominum.

2:38 So they gave them battle on the sabbath: and they were slain, with their wives, and their children, and their cattle, to the number of a thousand persons.

2:39 Et cognovit Mathathias et amici ejus, et luctum habuerunt super eos valde.

2:39 And Mathathias and his friends heard of it, and they mourned for them exceedingly.

2:40 Et dixit vir proximo suo : Si omnes fecerimus sicut fratres nostri fecerunt, et non pugnaverimus adversus gentes pro animabus nostris et justificationibus nostris, nunc citius disperdent nos a terra.

2:40 And every man said to his neighbour: If we shall all do as our brethren have done, and not fight against the heathens for our lives, and our justifications, they will now quickly root us out of the earth.

2:41 Et cogitaverunt in die illa, dicentes : Omnis homo, quicumque venerit ad nos in bello die sabbatorum, pugnemus adversus eum : et non moriemur omnes, sicut mortui sunt fratres nostri in occultis.

2:41 And they determined in that day, saying: Whosoever shall come up against us to fight on the sabbath day, we will fight against him: and we will not all die, as our brethren that were slain in the secret places.

2:42 Tunc congregata est ad eos synagoga Assidæorum fortis viribus ex Israël, omnis voluntarius in lege :

2:42 Then was assembled to them the congregation of the Assideans, the stoutest of Israel, every one that had a good will for the law.

2:43 et omnes, qui fugiebant a malis, additi sunt ad eos, et facti sunt illis ad firmamentum.

2:43 And all they that fled from the evils, joined themselves to them, and were a support to them.

2:44 Et collegerunt exercitum, et percusserunt peccatores in ira sua, et viros iniquos in indignatione sua : et ceteri fugerunt ad nationes, ut evaderent.

2:44 And they gathered an army, and slew the sinners in their wrath, and the wicked men in their indignation: and the rest fled to the nations for safety.

2:45 Et circuivit Mathathias et amici ejus, et destruxerunt aras :

2:45 And Mathathias and his friends went round about, and they threw down the altars:

2:46 et circumciderunt pueros incircumcisos quotquot invenerunt in finibus Israël : et in fortitudine.

2:46 And they circumcised all the children whom they found in the confines of Israel that were uncircumcised: and they did valiantly.

2:47 Et persecuti sunt filios superbiæ, et prosperatum est opus in manibus eorum :

2:47 And they pursued after the children of pride, and the work prospered in their hands:

2:48 et obtinuerunt legem de manibus gentium, et de manibus regum, et non dederunt cornu peccatori.

2:48 And they recovered the law out of the hands of the nations, and out of the hands of the kings: and they yielded not the horn to the sinner.

2:49 Et appropinquaverunt dies Mathathiæ moriendi, et dixit filiis suis : Nunc confortata est superbia, et castigatio, et tempus eversionis, et ira indignationis.

2:49 Now the days drew near that Mathathias should die, and he said to his sons: Now hath pride and chastisement gotten strength, and the time of destruction, and the wrath of indignation:

2:50 Nunc ergo, o filii, æmulatores estote legis, et date animas vestras pro testamento patrum vestrorum,

2:50 Now, therefore, O my sons, be ye zealous for the law, and give your lives for the covenant of your fathers.

2:51 et mementote operum patrum, quæ fecerunt in generationibus suis : et accipietis gloriam magnam, et nomen æternum.

2:51 And call to remembrance the works of the fathers, which they have done in their generations: and you shall receive great glory, and an everlasting name.

2:52 Abraham nonne in tentatione inventus est fidelis, et reputatum est ei ad justitiam ?

2:52 Was not Abraham found faithful in temptation, and it was reputed to him unto justice?

2:53 Joseph in tempore angustiæ suæ custodivit mandatum, et factus est dominus Ægypti.

2:53 Joseph, in the time of his distress, kept the commandment, and he was made lord of Egypt.

2:54 Phinees pater noster, zelando zelum Dei, accepit testamentum sacerdotii æterni.

2:54 Phinees, our father, by being fervent in the zeal of God, received the covenant of an everlasting priesthood.

2:55 Jesus dum implevit verbum, factus est dux in Israël.

2:55 Jesus, whilst he fulfilled the word, was made ruler in Israel.

2:56 Caleb dum testificatur in ecclesia, accepit hæreditatem.

2:56 Caleb, for bearing witness before the congregation, received an inheritance.

2:57 David in sua misericordia consecutus est sedem regni in sæcula.

2:57 David, by his mercy, obtained the throne of an everlasting kingdom.

2:58 Elias, dum zelat zelum legis, receptus est in cælum.

2:58 Elias, while he is full of zeal for the law, was taken up into heaven.

2:59 Ananias et Azarias et Misaël credentes, liberati sunt de flamma.

2:59 Ananias and Azarias and Misael, by believing, were delivered out of the flame.

2:60 Daniel in sua simplicitate liberatus est de ore leonum.

2:60 Daniel, in his innocency, was delivered out of the mouth of the lions.

2:61 Et ita cogitate per generationem et generationem : quia omnes qui sperant in eum, non infirmantur.

2:61 And thus consider, through all generations: that none that trust in him, fail in strength.

2:62 Et a verbis viri peccatoris ne timueritis, quia gloria ejus stercus et vermis est :

2:62 And fear not the words of a sinful man, for his glory is dung and worms:

2:63 hodie extollitur, et cras non invenietur : quia conversus est in terram suam, et cogitatio ejus periit.

2:63 Today he is lifted up, and tomorrow he shall not be found, because he is returned into his earth and his thought is come to nothing.

2:64 Vos ergo filii, confortamini, et viriliter agite in lege : quia in ipsa gloriosi eritis.

2:64 You, therefore, my sons, take courage, and behave manfully in the law: for by it you shall be glorious.

2:65 Et ecce Simon frater vester, scio quod vir consilii est : ipsum audite semper, et ipse erit vobis pater.

2:65 And behold, I know that your brother Simon is a man of counsel: give ear to him always, and he shall be a father to you.

2:66 Et Judas Machabæus, fortis viribus a juventute sua, sit vobis princeps militiæ, et ipse aget bellum populi.

2:66 And Judas Machabeus, who is valiant and strong from his youth up, let him be the leader of your army, and he shall manage the war of the people.

2:67 Et adducetis ad vos omnes factores legis : et vindicate vindictam populi vestri.

2:67 And you shall take to you all that observe the law: and revenge ye the wrong of your people.

2:68 Retribuite retributionem gentibus, et intendite in præceptum legis.

2:68 Render to the Gentiles their reward, and take heed to the precepts of the law.

2:69 Et benedixit eos, et appositus est ad patres suos.

2:69 And he blessed them, and was joined to his fathers.

2:70 Et defunctus est anno centesimo et quadragesimo sexto : et sepultus est a filiis suis in sepulchris patrum suorum in Modin, et planxerunt eum omnis Israël planctu magno.

2:70 And he died in the hundred and forty-sixth year: and he was buried by his sons in the sepulchres of his fathers, in Modin, and all Israel mourned for him with great mourning.

Chapter 3

3:1 Et surrexit Judas, qui vocabatur Machabæus, filius ejus, pro eo :

3:1 Then his son Judas, called Machabeus, rose up in his stead.

3:2 et adjuvabant eum omnes fratres ejus, et universi qui se conjunxerant patri ejus, et præliabantur prælium Israël cum lætitia.

3:2 And all his brethren helped him, and all they that had joined themselves to his father, and they fought with cheerfulness the battle of Israel.

3:3 Et dilatavit gloriam populo suo, et induit se loricam sicut gigas, et succinxit se arma bellica sua in præliis, et protegebat castra gladio suo.

3:3 And he got his people great honour, and put on a breastplate as a giant, and girt his warlike armour about him in battles, and protected the camp with his sword.

3:4 Similis factus est leoni in operibus suis, et sicut catulus leonis rugiens in venatione.

3:4 In his acts he was like a lion, and like a lion's whelp roaring for his prey.

3:5 Et persecutus est iniquos perscrutans eos : et qui conturbabant populum suum, eos succendit flammis :

3:5 And he pursued the wicked and sought them out, and them that troubled his people he burnt with fire:

3:6 et repulsi sunt inimici ejus præ timore ejus, et omnes operarii iniquitatis conturbati sunt : et directa est salus in manu ejus.

3:6 And his enemies were driven away for fear of him, and all the workers of iniquity were troubled: and salvation prospered in his hand.

3:7 Et exacerbabat reges multos, et lætificabat Jacob in operibus suis, et in sæculum memoria ejus in benedictione.

3:7 And he grieved many kings, and made Jacob glad with his works, and his memory is blessed for ever.

3:8 Et perambulavit civitates Juda, et perdidit impios ex eis, et avertit iram ab Israël.

3:8 And he went through the cities of Juda, and destroyed the wicked out of them, and turned away wrath from Israel.

3:9 Et nominatus est usque ad novissimum terræ, et congregavit pereuntes.

3:9 And he was renowned even to the utmost part of the earth, and he gathered them that were perishing.

3:10 Et congregavit Apollonius gentes, et a Samaria virtutem multam et magnam ad bellandum contra Israël.

3:10 And Apollonius gathered together the Gentiles, and a numerous and great army from Samaria, to make war against Israel.

3:11 Et cognovit Judas, et exiit obviam illi : et percussit, et occidit illum : et ceciderunt vulnerati multi, et reliqui fugerunt.

3:11 And Judas understood it, and went forth to meet him: and he overthrew him, and killed him: and many fell down slain, and the rest fled away.

3:12 Et accepit spolia eorum : et gladium Apollonii abstulit Judas, et erat pugnans in eo omnibus diebus.

3:12 And he took their spoils, and Judas took the sword of Apollonius, and fought with it all his lifetime.

3:13 Et audivit Seron princeps exercitus Syriæ, quod congregavit Judas congregationem fidelium, et ecclesiam secum,

3:13 And Seron, captain of the army of Syria, heard that Judas had assembled a company of the faithful, and a congregation with him,

3:14 et ait : Faciam mihi nomen, et glorificabor in regno, et debellabo Judam, et eos qui cum ipso sunt, qui spernebant verbum regis.

3:14 And he said I will get me a name, and will be glorified in the kingdom, and will overthrow Judas, and those that are with him, that have despised the edict of the king.

3:15 Et præparavit se : et ascenderunt cum eo castra impiorum fortes auxiliarii ut facerent vindictam in filios Israël.

3:15 And he made himself ready; and the host of the wicked went up with him, strong succours, to be revenged of the children of Israel.

3:16 Et appropinquaverunt usque ad Bethoron : et exivit Judas obviam illi cum paucis.

3:16 And they approached even as far as Bethoron: and Judas went forth to meet him, with a small company.

3:17 Ut autem viderunt exercitum venientem sibi obviam, dixerunt Judæ : Quomodo poterimus pauci pugnare contra multitudinem tantam, et tam fortem, et nos fatigati sumus jejunio hodie ?

3:17 But when they saw the army coming to meet them, they said to Judas: How shall we, being few, be able to fight against so great a multitude, and so strong, and we are ready to faint with fasting today?

3:18 Et ait Judas : Facile est concludi multos in manus paucorum : et non est differentia in conspectu Dei cæli liberare in multis, et in paucis :

3:18 And Judas said: It is an easy matter for many to be shut up in the hands of a few: and there is no difference in the sight of the God of heaven to deliver with a great multitude, or with a small company:

3:19 quoniam non in multitudine exercitus victoria belli, sed de cælo fortitudo est.

3:19 For the success of war is not in the multitude of the army, but strength cometh from heaven.

3:20 Ipsi veniunt ad nos in multitudine contumaci, et superbia, ut disperdant nos, et uxores nostras, et filios nostros, et ut spolient nos :

3:20 They come against us with an insolent multitude, and with pride, to destroy us, and our wives, and our children, and to take our spoils.

3:21 nos vero pugnabimus pro animabus nostris, et legibus nostris :

3:21 But we will fight for our lives, and our laws:

3:22 et ipse Dominus conteret eos ante faciem nostram : vos autem ne timueritis eos.

3:22 And the Lord himself will overthrow them before our face, but as for you, fear them not

3:23 Ut cessavit autem loqui, insiluit in eos subito : et contritus est Seron et exercitus ejus in conspectu ipsius :

3:23 And as soon as he had made an end of speaking, he rushed suddenly upon them: and Seron, and his host were overthrown before him:

3:24 et persecutus est eum in descensu Bethoron usque in campum, et ceciderunt ex eis octingenti viri, reliqui autem fugerunt in terram Philisthiim.

3:24 And he pursued him by the descent of Bethoron, even to the plain, and there fell of them eight hundred men, and the rest fled into the land of the Philistines.

3:25 Et cecidit timor Judæ ac fratrum ejus, et formido super omnes gentes in circuitu eorum :

3:25 And the fear of Judas, and of his brethren, and the dread of them, fell upon all the nations round about them.

3:26 et pervenit ad regem nomen ejus, et de præliis Judæ narrabant omnes gentes.

3:26 And his fame came to the king, and all nations told of the battles of Judas.

3:27 Ut audivit autem rex Antiochus sermones istos, iratus est animo : et misit, et congregavit exercitum universi regni sui, castra fortia valde :

3:27 Now when king Antiochus heard these words, he was angry in his mind: and he sent, and gathered the forces of all his kingdom, an exceeding strong army.

3:28 et aperuit ærarium suum, et dedit stipendia exercitui in annum : et mandavit illis ut essent parati ad omnia.

3:28 And he opened his treasury, and gave out pay to the army for a year: and he commanded them, that they should be ready for all things.

3:29 Et vidit quod defecit pecunia de thesauris suis, et tributa regionis modica propter dissensionem et plagam quam fecit in terra, ut tolleret legitima, quæ erant a primis diebus :

3:29 And he perceived that the money of his treasures failed, and that the tributes of the country were small, because of the dissension, and the evil that he had brought upon the land, that he might take away the laws of old times:

3:30 et timuit ne non haberet ut semel et bis, in sumptus et donaria, quæ dederat ante larga manu : et abundaverat super reges qui ante eum fuerant.

3:30 And he feared that he should not have as formerly enough for charges and gifts, which he had given before with a liberal hand: for he had abounded more than the kings that had been before him.

3:31 Et consternatus erat animo valde, et cogitavit ire in Persidem, et accipere tributa regionum, et congregare argentum multum.

3:31 And he was greatly perplexed in mind, and purposed to go into Persia, and to take tributes of the countries, and to gather much money.

3:32 Et reliquit Lysiam hominem nobilem de genere regali, super negotia regia, a flumine Euphrate usque ad flumen Ægypti,

3:32 And he left Lysias, a nobleman of the blood royal to oversee the affairs of the kingdom from the river Euphrates even to the river of Egypt:

3:33 et ut nutriret Antiochum filium suum, donec rediret.

3:33 And to bring up his son, Antiochus, till he came again.

3:34 Et tradidit ei medium exercitum, et elephantos : et mandavit ei de omnibus quæ volebat, et de inhabitantibus Judæam, et Jerusalem :

3:34 And he delivered to him half the army, and the elephants: and he gave him charge concerning all that he would have done, and concerning the inhabitants of Judea, and Jerusalem.

3:35 et ut mitteret ad eos exercitum ad conterendam et extirpandam virtutem Israël, et reliquias Jerusalem, et auferendam memoriam eorum de loco :

3:35 And that he should send an army against them to destroy and root out the strength of Israel, and the remnant of Jerusalem, and to take away the memory of them from that place.

3:36 et ut constitueret habitatores filios alienigenas in omnibus finibus eorum, et sorte distribueret terram eorum.

3:36 And that he should settle strangers, to dwell in all their coasts, and divide their land by lot.

3:37 Et rex assumpsit partem exercitus residui, et exivit ab Antiochia civitate regni sui anno centesimo et quadragesimo septimo : et transfretavit Euphraten flumen, et perambulabat superiores regiones.

3:37 So the king took the half of the army that remained, and went forth from Antioch, the chief city of his kingdom, in the hundred and forty-seventh year: and he passed over the river Euphrates, and went through the higher countries.

3:38 Et elegit Lysias Ptolemæum filium Dorymini, et Nicanorem, et Gorgiam, viros potentes ex amicis regis :

3:38 Then Lysias chose Ptolemee, the son of Dorymenus, and Nicanor, and Gorgias, mighty men of the king's friends.

3:39 et misit cum eis quadraginta millia virorum, et septem millia equitum, ut venirent in terram Juda, et disperderent eam secundum verbum regis.

3:39 And he sent with them forty thousand men, and seven thousand horsemen: to go into the land of Juda, and to destroy it, according to the king's orders.

3:40 Et processerunt cum universa virtute sua, et venerunt, et applicuerunt Emmaum in terra campestri.

3:40 So they went forth with all their power, and came, and pitched near Emmaus, in the plain country.

3:41 Et audierunt mercatores regionum nomen eorum : et acceperunt argentum, et aurum multum valde, et pueros, et venerunt in castra ut acciperent filios Israël in servos, et additi sunt ad eos exercitus Syriæ, et terræ alienigenarum.

3:41 And the merchants of the countries heard the fame of them: and they took silver and gold in abundance, and servants: and they came into the camp, to buy the children of Israel for slaves: and there were joined to them the forces of Syria, and of the land of the strangers.

3:42 Et vidit Judas et fratres ejus, quia multiplicata sunt mala, et exercitus applicabant ad fines eorum : et cognoverunt verba regis, quæ mandavit populo facere in interitum et consummationem :

3:42 And Judas, and his brethren, saw that evils were multiplied, and that the armies approached to their borders: and they knew the orders the king had given to destroy the people, and utterly abolish them.

3:43 et dixerunt unusquisque ad proximum suum : Erigamus dejectionem populi nostri, et pugnemus pro populo nostro, et sanctis nostris.

3:43 And they said, every man to his neighbour: Let us raise up the low condition of our people, and let us fight for our people, and our sanctuary.

3:44 Et congregatus est conventus ut essent parati in prælium, et ut orarent et peterent misericordiam et miserationes.

3:44 And the assembly was gathered, that they might be ready for battle, and that they might pray, and ask mercy and compassion.

3:45 Et Jerusalem non habitabatur, sed erat sicut desertum : non erat qui ingrederetur et egrederetur de natis ejus. Et sanctum conculcabatur : et filii alienigenarum erant in arce ; ibi erat habitatio gentium : et ablata est voluptas a Jacob, et defecit ibi tibia et cithara.

3:45 Now Jerusalem was not inhabited, but was like a desert: there was none of her children that went in or out: and the sanctuary was trodden down: and the children of strangers were in the castle, there was the habitation of the Gentiles: and joy was taken away from Jacob, and the pipe and harp ceased there.

3:46 Et congregati sunt, et venerunt in Maspha contra Jerusalem, quia locus orationis erat in Maspha ante in Israël.

3:46 And they assembled together, and came to Maspha, over against Jerusalem: for in Maspha was a place of prayer heretofore in Israel.

3:47 Et jejunaverunt illa die, et induerunt se ciliciis, et cinerem imposuerunt capiti suo, et disciderunt vestimenta sua :

3:47 And they fasted that day, and put on haircloth, and put ashes upon their heads: and they rent their garments:

3:48 et expanderunt libros legis, de quibus scrutabantur gentes similitudinem simulacrorum suorum :

3:48 And they laid open the books of the law, in which the Gentiles searched for the likeness of their idols:

3:49 et attulerunt ornamenta sacerdotalia, et primitias, et decimas : et suscitaverunt Nazaræos, qui impleverant dies,

3:49 And they brought the priestly ornaments, and the first fruits and tithes, and stirred up the Nazarites that had fulfilled their days:

3:50 et clamaverunt voce magna in cælum, dicentes : Quid faciemus istis, et quo eos ducemus ?

3:50 And they cried with a loud voice toward heaven, saying: What shall we do with these, and whither shall we carry them?

3:51 et sancta tua conculcata sunt, et contaminata sunt, et sacerdotes tui facti sunt in luctum, et in humilitatem :

3:51 For thy holies are trodden down, and are profaned, and thy priests are in mourning, and are brought low.

3:52 et ecce nationes convenerunt adversum nos ut nos disperdant : tu scis quæ cogitant in nos.

3:52 And behold the nations are come together against us, to destroy us: thou knowest what they intend against us.

3:53 Quomodo poterimus subsistere ante faciem eorum, nisi tu, Deus, adjuves nos ?

3:53 How shall we be able to stand before their face, unless thou, O God, help us?

3:54 Et tubis exclamaverunt voce magna.

3:54 Then they sounded with trumpets, and cried out with a loud voice.

3:55 Et post hæc constituit Judas duces populi, tribunos, et centuriones, et pentacontarchos, et decuriones.

3:55 And after this, Judas appointed captains over the people, over thousands, and over hundreds, and over fifties, and over tens.

3:56 Et dixit his, qui ædificabant domos, et sponsabant uxores, et plantabant vineas, et formidolosis, ut redirent unusquisque in domum suam secundum legem.

3:56 And he said to them that were building houses, or had betrothed wives, or were planting vineyards, or were fearful, that they should return every man to his house, according to the law.

3:57 Et moverunt castra, et collocaverunt ad austrum Emmaum.

3:57 So they removed the camp, and pitched on the south side of Emmaus.

3:58 Et ait Judas : Accingimini, et estote filii potentes, et estote parati in mane, ut pugnetis adversus nationes has quæ convenerunt adversus nos disperdere nos, et sancta nostra :

3:58 And Judas said: Gird yourselves, and be valiant men, and be ready against the morning, that you may fight with these nations that are assembled against us to destroy us and our sanctuary.

3:59 quoniam melius est nos mori in bello, quam videre mala gentis nostræ, et sanctorum.

3:59 For it is better for us to die in battle, than to see the evils of our nation, and of the holies:

3:60 Sicut autem fuerit voluntas in cælo, sic fiat.

3:60 Nevertheless, as it shall be the will of God in heaven, so be it done.

Chapter 4

4:1 Et assumpsit Gorgias quinque millia virorum, et mille equites electos : et moverunt castra nocte,

4:1 Then Gorgias took five thousand men, and a thousand of the best horsemen; and they removed out of the camp by night.

4:2 ut applicarent ad castra Judæorum, et percuterent eos subito : et filii, qui erant ex arce, erant illis duces.

4:2 That they might come upon the camp of the Jews and strike them suddenly: and the men that were of the castle were their guides.

4:3 Et audivit Judas, et surrexit ipse et potentes percutere virtutem exercituum regis, qui erant in Emmaum :

4:3 And Judas heard of it, and rose up, he and the valiant men, to attack the king's forces that were in Emmaus.

4:4 adhuc enim dispersus erat exercitus a castris.

4:4 For as yet the army was dispersed from the camp

4:5 Et venit Gorgias in castra Judæ noctu, et neminem invenit : et quærebat eos in montibus, quoniam dixit : Fugiunt hi a nobis.

4:5 And Gorgias came by night into the camp of Judas, and found no man; and he sought them in the mountains: for he said: These men flee from us.

4:6 Et cum dies factus esset, apparuit Judas in campo cum tribus millibus virorum tantum, qui tegumenta et gladios non habebant :

4:6 And when it was day, Judas shewed himself in the plain with three thousand men only, who neither had armour nor swords:

4:7 et viderunt castra gentium valida, et loricatos et equitatus in circuitu eorum, et hi docti ad prælium.

4:7 And they saw the camp of the Gentiles that it was strong, and the men in breastplates, and the horsemen round about them, and these were trained up to war.

4:8 Et ait Judas viris, qui secum erant : Ne timueritis multitudinem eorum, et impetum eorum ne formidetis.

4:8 And Judas said to the men that were with him: Fear ye not their multitude, neither be ye afraid of their assault.

4:9 Mementote qualiter salvi facti sunt patres nostri in mari Rubro, cum sequeretur eos Pharao cum exercitu multo.

4:9 Remember in what manner our fathers were saved in the Red Sea, when Pharaoh pursued them with a great army.

4:10 Et nunc clamemus in cælum : et miserebitur nostri Dominus, et memor erit testamenti patrum nostrorum, et conteret exercitum istum ante faciem nostram hodie :

4:10 And now let us cry to heaven, and the Lord will have mercy on us, and will remember the covenant of our fathers, and will destroy this army before our face this day:

4:11 et scient omnes gentes quia est qui redimat et liberet Israël.

4:11 And all nations shall know that there is one that redeemeth and delivereth Israel.

4:12 Et elevaverunt alienigenæ oculos suos, et viderunt eos venientes ex adverso.

4:12 And the strangers lifted up their eyes, and saw them coming against them.

4:13 Et exierunt de castris in prælium, et tuba cecinerunt hi qui erant cum Juda.

4:13 And they went out of the camp to battle, and they that were with Judas sounded the trumpet.

4:14 Et congressi sunt : et contritæ sunt gentes, et fugerunt in campum.

4:14 And they joined battle: and the Gentiles were routed, and fled into the plain.

4:15 Novissimi autem omnes ceciderunt in gladio, et persecuti sunt eos usque Gezeron, et usque in campos Idumææ, et Azoti, et Jamniæ : et ceciderunt ex illis usque ad tria millia virorum.

4:15 But all the hindmost of them fell by the sword and they pursued them as far as Gezeron, and even to the plains of Idumea, and of Azotus, and of Jamnia: and there fell of them to the number of three thousand men.

4:16 Et reversus est Judas, et exercitus ejus sequens eum.

4:16 And Judas returned again with his army that followed him.

4:17 Dixitque ad populum : Non concupiscatis spolia : quia bellum contra nos est,

4:17 And he said to the people: Be not greedy of the spoils; for there is war before us:

4:18 et Gorgias et exercitus ejus prope nos in monte : sed state nunc contra inimicos nostros, et expugnate eos, et sumetis postea spolia securi.

4:18 And Gorgias and his army are near us in the mountain: but stand ye now against our enemies, and overthrow them, and you shall take the spoils afterwards with safety.

4:19 Et adhuc loquente Juda hæc, ecce apparuit pars quædam prospiciens de monte.

4:19 And as Judas was speaking these words, behold part of them appeared, looking forth from the mountain.

4:20 Et vidit Gorgias quod in fugam conversi sunt sui, et succenderunt castra : fumus enim, qui videbatur, declarabat quod factum est.

4:20 And Gorgias saw that his men were put to flight, and that they had set fire to the camp: for the smoke that was seen declared what was done.

4:21 Quibus illi conspectis timuerunt valde, aspicientes simul et Judam, et exercitum in campo paratum ad prælium.

4:21 And when they had seen this, they were seized with great fear, seeing at the same time Judas and his army in the plain ready to fight.

4:22 Et fugerunt omnes in campum alienigenarum :

4:22 So they all fled away into the land of the strangers.

4:23 et Judas reversus est ad spolia castrorum, et acceperunt aurum multum, et argentum, et hyacinthinum, et purpuram marinam, et opes magnas.

4:23 And Judas returned to take the spoils of the camp, and they got much gold, and silver, and blue silk, and purple of the sea, and great riches.

4:24 Et conversi, hymnum canebant, et benedicebant Deum in cælum, quoniam bonus est, quoniam in sæculum misericordia ejus.

4:24 And returning home, they sung a hymn, and blessed God in heaven, because he is good, because his mercy endureth for ever.

4:25 Et facta est salus magna in Israël in die illa.

4:25 So Israel had a great deliverance that day.

4:26 Quicumque autem alienigenarum evaserunt, venerunt, et nuntiaverunt Lysiæ universa quæ acciderant.

4:26 And such of the strangers as escaped, went and told Lysias all that had happened.

4:27 Quibus ille auditis, consternatus animo deficiebat : quod non qualia voluit, talia contigerunt in Israël, et qualia mandavit rex.

4:27 And when he heard these things, he was amazed and discouraged: because things had not succeeded in Israel according to his mind, and as the king had commanded.

4:28 Et sequenti anno, congregavit Lysias virorum electorum sexaginta millia, et equitum quinque millia, ut debellaret eos.

4:28 So the year following, Lysias gathered together threescore thousand chosen men, and five thousand horsemen, that he might subdue them.

4:29 Et venerunt in Judæam, et castra posuerunt in Bethoron, et occurrit illis Judas cum decem millibus viris.

4:29 And they came into Judea, and pitched their tents in Bethoron, and Judas met them with ten thousand men.

4:30 Et viderunt exercitum fortem, et oravit, et dixit : Benedictus es, salvator Israël, qui contrivisti impetum potentis in manu servi tui David, et tradidisti castra alienigenarum in manu Jonathæ filii Saul, et armigeri ejus.

4:30 And they saw that the army was strong, and he prayed and said: Blessed art thou, O Saviour of Israel, who didst break the violence of the mighty by the hand of thy servant David, and didst deliver up the camp of the strangers into the hands of Jonathan the son of Saul, and of his armour bearer.

4:31 Conclude exercitum istum in manu populi tui Israël, et confundantur in exercitu suo et equitibus.

4:31 Shut up this army in the hands of thy people Israel, and let them be confounded in their host and their horsemen.

4:32 Da illis formidinem, et tabefac audaciam virtutis eorum, et commoveantur contritione sua.

4:32 Strike them with fear, and cause the boldness of their strength to languish, and let them quake at their own destruction.

4:33 Dejice illos gladio diligentium te : et collaudent te omnes, qui noverunt nomen tuum, in hymnis.

4:33 Cast them down with the sword of them that love thee: and let all that know thy name praise thee with hymns.

4:34 Et commiserunt prælium : et ceciderunt de exercitu Lysiæ quinque millia virorum.

4:34 And they joined battle: and there fell of the army of Lysias five thousand men.

4:35 Videns autem Lysias fugam suorum, et Judæorum audaciam, et quod parati sunt aut vivere, aut mori fortiter, abiit Antiochiam, et elegit milites, ut multiplicati rursus venirent in Judæam.

4:35 And when Lysias saw that his men were put to flight, and how bold the Jews were, and that they were ready either to live, or to die manfully, he went to Antioch, and chose soldiers, that they might come again into Judea with greater numbers.

4:36 Dixit autem Judas, et fratres ejus : Ecce contriti sunt inimici nostri : ascendamus nunc mundare sancta, et renovare.

4:36 Then Judas, and his brethren said: Behold our enemies are discomfited: let us go up now to cleanse the holy places, and to repair them.

4:37 Et congregatus est omnis exercitus, et ascenderunt in montem Sion.

4:37 And all the army assembled together, and they went up into Mount Sion.

4:38 Et viderunt sanctificationem desertam, et altare profanatum, et portas exustas, et in atriis virgulta nata sicut in saltu vel in montibus, et pastophoria diruta.

4:38 And they saw the sanctuary desolate, and the altar profaned, and the gates burnt, and shrubs growing up in the courts as in a forest, or on the mountains, and the chambers joining to the temple thrown down.

4:39 Et sciderunt vestimenta sua, et planxerunt planctu magno, et imposuerunt cinerem super caput suum,

4:39 And they rent their garments, and made great lamentation, and put ashes on their heads:

4:40 et ceciderunt in faciem super terram, et exclamaverunt tubis signorum, et clamaverunt in cælum.

4:40 And they fell down to the ground on their faces, and they sounded with the trumpets of alarm, and they cried towards heaven.

4:41 Tunc ordinavit Judas viros ut pugnarent adversus eos qui erant in arce, donec emundarent sancta.

4:41 Then Judas appointed men to fight against them that were in the castle, till they had cleansed the holy places,

4:42 Et elegit sacerdotes sine macula, voluntatem habentes in lege Dei :

4:42 And he chose priests without blemish, whose will was set upon the law of God.

4:43 et mundaverunt sancta, et tulerunt lapides contaminationis in locum immundum.

4:43 And they cleansed the holy places, and took away the stones that had been defiled into an unclean place.

4:44 Et cogitavit de altari holocaustorum, quod profanatum erat, quid de eo faceret.

4:44 And he considered about the altar of holocausts that had been profaned, what he should do with it.

4:45 Et incidit illis consilium bonum ut destruerent illud : ne forte illis esset in opprobrium, quia contaminaverunt illud gentes, et demoliti sunt illud.

4:45 And a good counsel came into their minds, to pull it down: lest it should be a reproach to them, because the Gentiles had defiled it; so they threw it down.

4:46 Et reposuerunt lapides in monte domus in loco apto, quoadusque veniret propheta, et responderet de eis.

4:46 And they laid up the stones in the mountain of the temple, in a convenient place, till there should come a prophet, and give answer concerning them.

4:47 Et acceperunt lapides integros secundum legem, et ædificaverunt altare novum secundum illud quod fuit prius :

4:47 Then they took whole stones, according to the law and built a new altar, according to the former:

4:48 et ædificaverunt sancta, et quæ intra domum erant intrinsecus : et ædem, et atria sanctificaverunt.

4:48 And they built up the holy places, and the things that were within the temple: and they sanctified the temple and the courts.

4:49 Et fecerunt vasa sancta nova, et intulerunt candelabrum, et altare incensorum, et mensam, in templum.

4:49 And they made new holy vessels, and brought in the candlestick, and the altar of incense, and the table, into the temple.

4:50 Et incensum posuerunt super altare, et accenderunt lucernas quæ super candelabrum erant, et lucebant in templo.

4:50 And they put incense upon the altar, and lighted up the lamps that were upon the candlestick, and they gave light in the temple.

4:51 Et posuerunt super mensam panes, et appenderunt vela, et consummaverunt omnia opera quæ fecerant.

4:51 And they set the loaves upon the table, and hung up the veils, and finished all the works that they had begun to make.

4:52 Et ante matutinum surrexerunt quinta et vigesima die mensis noni (hic est mensis Casleu) centesimi quadragesimi octavi anni :

4:52 And they arose before the morning on the five and twentieth day of the ninth month, (which is the month of Casleu) in the hundred and forty-eighth year.

4:53 et obtulerunt sacrificium secundum legem super altare holocaustorum novum, quod fecerunt.

4:53 And they offered sacrifice, according to the law, upon the new altar of holocausts which they had made.

4:54 Secundum tempus et secundum diem in qua contaminaverunt illud gentes, in ipsa renovatum est in canticis, et citharis, et cinyris, et in cymbalis.

4:54 According to the time, and according to the day wherein the heathens had defiled it, in the same was it dedicated anew with canticles, and harps, and lutes, and cymbals.

4:55 Et cecidit omnis populus in faciem, et adoraverunt, et benedixerunt in cælum eum, qui prosperavit eis.

4:55 And all the people fell upon their faces, and adored, and blessed up to heaven, him that had prospered them.

4:56 Et fecerunt dedicationem altaris diebus octo, et obtulerunt holocausta cum lætitia, et sacrificium salutaris et laudis.

4:56 And they kept the dedication of the altar eight days, and they offered holocausts with joy, and sacrifices of salvation, and of praise.

4:57 Et ornaverunt faciem templi coronis aureis et scutulis, et dedicaverunt portas et pastophoria, et imposuerunt eis januas.

4:57 And they adorned the front of the temple with crowns of gold, and escutcheons, and they renewed the gates, and the chambers, and hanged doors upon them.

4:58 Et facta est lætitia in populo magna valde, et aversum est opprobrium gentium.

4:58 And there was exceeding great joy among the people, and the reproach of the Gentiles was turned away.

4:59 Et statuit Judas, et fratres ejus, et universa ecclesia Israël, ut agatur dies dedicationis altaris in temporibus suis ab anno in annum per dies octo a quinta et vigesima die mensis Casleu, cum lætitia et gaudio.

4:59 And Judas, and his brethren, and all the church of Israel decreed, that the day of the dedication of the altar should be kept in its season from year to year for eight days, from the five and twentieth day of the month of Casleu, with joy and gladness.

4:60 Et ædificaverunt in tempore illo montem Sion, et per circuitum muros altos et turres firmas, nequando venirent gentes, et conculcarent eum sicut antea fecerunt.

4:60 They built up also at that time Mount Sion, with high walls, and strong towers round about, lest the Gentiles should at any time come, and tread it down, as they did before.

4:61 Et collocavit illic exercitum, ut servarent eum, et munivit eum ad custodiendum Bethsuram, ut haberet populus munitionem contra faciem Idumææ.

4:61 And he placed a garrison there, to keep it, and he fortified it, to secure Bethsura, that the people might have a defence against Idumea.

Chapter 5

5:1 Et factum est, ut audierunt gentes in circuitu quia ædificatum est altare et sanctuarium sicut prius, iratæ sunt valde :

5:1 Now it came to pass, when the nations round about heard that the altar and the sanctuary were built up, as before, that they were exceeding angry.

5:2 et cogitabant tollere genus Jacob, qui erant inter eos, et cœperunt occidere de populo, et persequi.

5:2 And they thought to destroy the generation of Jacob that were among them, and they began to kill some of the people, and to persecute them.

5:3 Et debellabat Judas filios Esau in Idumæa, et eos qui erant in Acrabathane, quia circumsedebant Israëlitas : et percussit eos plaga magna.

5:3 Then Judas fought against the children of Esau in Idumea, and them that were in Acrabathane: because they beset the Israelites round about, and he made a great slaughter of them.

5:4 Et recordatus est malitiam filiorum Bean, qui erant populo in laqueum et in scandalum, insidiantes ei in via.

5:4 And he remembered the malice of the children of Bean: who were a snare and a stumblingblock to the people, by lying in wait for them in the way.

5:5 Et conclusi sunt ab eo in turribus, et applicuit ad eos, et anathematizavit eos, et incendit turres eorum igni cum omnibus qui in eis erant.

5:5 And they were shut up by him in towers, and he set upon them, and devoted them to utter destruction, and burnt their towers with fire, and all that were in them.

5:6 Et transivit ad filios Ammon, et invenit manum fortem, et populum copiosum, et Timotheum ducem ipsorum :

5:6 Then he passed over to the children of Ammon, where he found a mighty power, and much people, and Timotheus was their captain:

5:7 et commisit cum eis prælia multa, et contriti sunt in conspectu eorum, et percussit eos :

5:7 And he fought many battles with them, and they were discomfited in their sight, and he smote them:

5:8 et cepit Gazer civitatem et filias ejus, et reversus est in Judæam.

5:8 And he took the city of Gazer and her towns, and returned into Judea.

5:9 Et congregatæ sunt gentes quæ sunt in Galaad adversus Israëlitas, qui erant in finibus eorum, ut tollerent eos : et fugerunt in Datheman munitionem.

5:9 And the Gentiles that were in Galaad, assembled themselves together against the Israelites that were in their quarters, to destroy them: and they fled into the fortress of Datheman.

5:10 Et miserunt litteras ad Judam et fratres ejus, dicentes : Congregatæ sunt adversum nos gentes per circuitum, ut nos auferant,

5:10 And they sent letters to Judas, and his brethren, saying: The heathens that are round about are gathered together against us to destroy us:

5:11 et parant venire, et occupare munitionem, in quam confugimus : et Timotheus est dux exercitus eorum.

5:11 And they are preparing to come, and to take the fortress into which we are fled: and Timotheus is the captain of their host.

5:12 Nunc ergo veni, et eripe nos de manibus eorum, quia cecidit multitudo de nobis.

5:12 Now therefore come, and deliver us out of their hands, for many of us are slain.

5:13 Et omnes fratres nostri, qui erant in locis Tubin, interfecti sunt : et captivas duxerunt uxores eorum, et natos, et spolia, et peremerunt illic fere mille viros.

5:13 And all our brethren that were in the places of Tubin, are killed: and they have carried away their wives, and their children, captives, and taken their spoils, and they have slain there almost a thousand men.

5:14 Et adhuc epistolæ legebantur, et ecce alii nuntii venerunt de Galilæa conscissis tunicis, nuntiantes secundum verba hæc :

5:14 And while they were yet reading these letters, behold there came other messengers out of Galilee with their garments rent, who related according to these words:

5:15 dicentes convenisse adversum se a Ptolemaida, et Tyro, et Sidone : et repleta est omnis Galilæa alienigenis, ut nos consumant.

5:15 Saying, that they of Ptolemais, and of Tyre, and of Sidon, were assembled against them, and all Galilee is filled with strangers, in order to consume us.

5:16 Ut audivit autem Judas et populus sermones istos, convenit ecclesia magna cogitare quid facerent fratribus suis, qui in tribulatione erant, et expugnabantur ab eis.

5:16 Now when Judas and the people heard these words, a great assembly met together to consider what they should do for their brethren that were in trouble, and were assaulted by them.

5:17 Dixitque Judas Simoni fratri suo : Elige tibi viros, et vade, et libera fratres tuos in Galilæa : ego autem et frater meus Jonathas ibimus in Galaaditim.

5:17 And Judas said to Simon, his brother: Choose thee men, and go, and deliver thy brethren in Galilee: and I, and my brother Jonathan, will go into the country of Galaad:

5:18 Et reliquit Josephum filium Zachariæ, et Azariam, duces populi, cum residuo exercitu in Judæa ad custodiam :

5:18 And he left Joseph, the son of Zacharias, and Azarias, captains of the people, with the remnant of the army in Judea, to keep it:

5:19 et præcepit illis, dicens : Præestote populo huic : et nolite bellum committere adversum gentes, donec revertamur.

5:19 And he commanded them, saying: Take ye the charge of this people; but make no war against the heathens, till we return.

5:20 Et partiti sunt Simoni viri tria millia, ut iret in Galilæam : Judæ autem octo millia in Galaaditim.

5:20 Now three thousand men were allotted to Simon, to go into Galilee: and eight thousand to Judas, to go into the land of Galaad.

5:21 Et abiit Simon in Galilæam, et commisit prælia multa cum gentibus : et contritæ sunt gentes a facie ejus, et persecutus est eos usque ad portam

5:21 And Simon went into Galilee, and fought many battles with the heathens: and the heathens were discomfited before his face, and he pursued them even to the gate of Ptolemais.

5:22 Ptolemaidis : et ceciderunt de gentibus fere tria millia virorum. Et accepit spolia eorum,

5:22 And there fell of the heathens almost three thousand men, and he took the spoils of them.

5:23 et assumpsit eos qui erant in Galilæa et in Arbatis, cum uxoribus, et natis, et omnibus quæ erant illis, et adduxit in Judæam cum lætitia magna.

5:23 And he took with him those that were in Galilee and in Arbatis, with their wives, and children, and all that they had, and he brought them into Judea with great joy.

5:24 Et Judas Machabæus, et Jonathas frater ejus, transierunt Jordanem, et abierunt viam trium dierum per desertum.

5:24 And Judas Machabeus, and Jonathan, his brother, passed over the Jordan, and went three days' journey through the desert.

5:25 Et occurrerunt eis Nabuthæi, et susceperunt eos pacifice, et narraverunt eis omnia quæ acciderant fratribus eorum in Galaaditide,

5:25 And the Nabutheans met them, and received them in a peaceable manner, and told them all that happened to their brethren in the land of Galaad,

5:26 et quia multi ex eis comprehensi sunt in Barasa, et Bosor, et in Alimis, et in Casphor, et Mageth, et Carnaim : hæ omnes civitates munitæ et magnæ.

5:26 And that many of them were shut up in Barasa, and in Bosor, and in Alima, and in Casphor, and in Mageth, and in Carnaim; all these strong and great cities.

5:27 Sed et in ceteris civitatibus Galaaditidis tenentur comprehensi, et in crastinum constituerunt admovere exercitum civitatibus his, et comprehendere, et tollere eos in una die.

5:27 Yea, and that they were kept shut up in the rest of the cities of Galaad, and that they had appointed to bring their army on the morrow near to these cities, and to take them, and to destroy them all in one day.

5:28 Et convertit Judas et exercitus ejus viam in desertum Bosor repente, et occupavit civitatem : et occidit omnem masculum in ore gladii, et accepit omnia spolia eorum, et succendit eam igni.

5:28 Then Judas and his army suddenly turned their march into the desert, to Bosor, and took the city: and he slew every male by the edge of the sword, and took all their spoils, and burnt it with fire.

5:29 Et surrexerunt inde nocte, et ibant usque ad munitionem.

5:29 And they removed from thence by night, and went till they came to the fortress.

5:30 Et factum est diluculo, cum elevassent oculos suos, ecce populus multus, cujus non erat numerus, portantes scalas et machinas ut comprehenderent munitionem, et expugnarent eos.

5:30 And it came to pass that early in the morning, when they lifted up their eyes, behold there were people without number, carrying ladders and engines to take the fortress, and assault them.

5:31 Et vidit Judas quia cœpit bellum, et clamor belli ascendit ad cælum sicut tuba, et clamor magnus de civitate :

5:31 And Judas saw that the fight was begun, and the cry of the battle went up to heaven like a trumpet, and a great cry out of the city:

5:32 et dixit exercitui suo : Pugnate hodie pro fratribus vestris.

5:32 And he said to his host: Fight ye today for your brethren.

5:33 Et venit tribus ordinibus post eos, et exclamaverunt tubis, et clamaverunt in oratione.

5:33 And he came with three companies behind them, and they sounded their trumpets, and cried out in prayer.

5:34 Et cognoverunt castra Timothei quia Machabæus est, et refugerunt a facie ejus : et percusserunt eos plaga magna. Et ceciderunt ex eis in die illa fere octo millia virorum.

5:34 And the host of Timotheus understood that it was Machabeus, and they fled away before his face and they made a great slaughter of them, and there fell of them in that day almost eight thousand men.

5:35 Et divertit Judas in Maspha, et expugnavit, et cepit eam : et occidit omnem masculum ejus, et sumpsit spolia ejus, et succendit eam igni.

5:35 And Judas turned aside to Maspha, and assaulted, and took it, and he slew every male thereof, and took the spoils thereof, and burnt it with fire.

5:36 Inde perrexit, et cepit Casbon, et Mageth, et Bosor, et reliquas civitates Galaaditidis.

5:36 From thence he marched, and took Casbon, and Mageth, and Bosor, and the rest of the cities of Galaad.

5:37 Post hæc autem verba congregavit Timotheus exercitum alium, et castra posuit contra Raphon trans torrentem.

5:37 But after this Timotheus gathered another army, and camped over against Raphon, beyond the torrent.

5:38 Et misit Judas speculari exercitum : et renuntiaverunt ei, dicentes : Quia convenerunt ad eum omnes gentes quæ in circuitu nostro sunt, exercitus multus nimis :

5:38 And Judas sent men to view the army: and they brought him word, saying: All the nations, that are round about us, are assembled unto him an army exceeding great:

5:39 et Arabas conduxerunt in auxilium sibi, et castra posuerunt trans torrentem, parati ad te venire in prælium. Et abiit Judas obviam illis.

5:39 And they have hired the Arabians to help them, and they have pitched their tents beyond the torrent, ready to come to fight against thee. And Judas went to meet them.

5:40 Et ait Timotheus principibus exercitus sui : Cum appropinquaverit Judas, et exercitus ejus, ad torrentem aquæ : si transierit ad nos prior, non poterimus sustinere eum, quia potens poterit adversum nos ;

5:40 And Timotheus said to the captains of his army: When Judas and his army come near the torrent of water, if he pass over unto us first, we shall not be able to withstand him: for he will certainly prevail over us.

5:41 si vero timuerit transire, et posuerit castra extra flumen, transfretamus ad eos, et poterimus adversus illum.

5:41 But if he be afraid to pass over, and camp on the other side of the river, we will pass over to them, and shall prevail against him.

5:42 Ut autem appropinquavit Judas ad torrentem aquæ, statuit scribas populi secus torrentem, et mandavit eis, dicens : Neminem hominem reliqueritis, sed veniant omnes in prælium.

5:42 Now when Judas came near the torrent of water, he set the scribes of the people by the torrent, and commanded them, saying: Suffer no man to stay behind: but let all come to the battle.

5:43 Et transfretavit ad illos prior, et omnis populus post eum, et contritæ sunt omnes gentes a facie eorum, et projecerunt arma sua, et fugerunt ad fanum, quod erat in Carnaim.

5:43 And he passed over to them first, and all the people after him, and all the heathens were discomfited before them, and they threw away their weapons, and fled to the temple that was in Carnaim.

5:44 Et occupavit ipsam civitatem, et fanum succendit igni cum omnibus qui erant in ipso : et oppressa est Carnaim, et non potuit sustinere contra faciem Judæ.

5:44 And he took that city, and the temple he burnt with fire, with all things that were therein: and Carnaim was subdued, and could not stand against the face of Judas.

5:45 Et congregavit Judas universos Israëlitas, qui erant in Galaaditide, a minimo usque ad maximum, et uxores eorum, et natos, et exercitum magnum valde, ut venirent in terram Juda.

5:45 And Judas gathered together all the Israelites that were in the land of Galaad, from the least even to the greatest, and their wives and children, and an army exceeding great, to come into the land of Juda.

5:46 Et venerunt usque Ephron : et hæc civitas magna in ingressu posita, munita valde, et non erat declinare ab ea dextera vel sinistra, sed per mediam iter erat.

5:46 And they came as far as Ephron: now this was a great city, situate in the way, strongly fortified, and there was no means to turn from it on the right hand or on the left, but the way was through the midst of it.

5:47 Et incluserunt se qui erant in civitate, et obstruxerunt portas lapidibus : et misit ad eos Judas verbis pacificis,

5:47 And they that were in the city shut themselves in, and stopped up the gates with stones: and Judas sent to them with peaceable words,

5:48 dicens : Transeamus per terram vestram, ut eamus in terram nostram : et nemo vobis nocebit, tantum pedibus transibimus. Et nolebant eis aperire.

5:48 Saying: Let us pass through your land, to go into our own country, and no man shall hurt you; we will only pass through on foot. But they would not open to them.

5:49 Et præcepit Judas prædicare in castris, ut applicarent unusquisque in quo erat loco :

5:49 Then Judas commanded proclamation to be made in the camp, that they should make an assault, every man in the place where he was.

5:50 et applicuerunt se viri virtutis, et oppugnavit civitatem illam tota die et tota nocte, et tradita est civitas in manu ejus :

5:50 And the men of the army drew near, and he assaulted that city all the day, and all the night; and the city was delivered into his hands:

5:51 et peremerunt omnem masculum in ore gladii, et eradicavit eam, et accepit spolia ejus : et transivit per totam civitatem super interfectos.

5:51 And they slew every male with the edge of the sword, and he razed the city, and took the spoils thereof, and passed through all the city over them that were slain.

5:52 Et transgressi sunt Jordanem in campo magno, contra faciem Bethsan.

5:52 Then they passed over the Jordan to the great plain that is over against Bethsan.

5:53 Et erat Judas congregans extremos, et exhortabatur populum per totam viam, donec venirent in terram Juda :

5:53 And Judas gathered together the hindmost, and he exhorted the people, all the way through, till they came into the land of Juda.

5:54 et ascenderunt in montem Sion cum lætitia, et gaudio, et obtulerunt holocausta, quod nemo ex eis cecidisset donec reverterentur in pace.

5:54 And they went up to mount Sion with joy and gladness, and offered holocausts, because not one of them was slain, till they had returned in peace.

5:55 Et in diebus quibus erat Judas et Jonathas in terra Galaad, et Simon frater ejus in Galilæa contra faciem Ptolemaidis,

5:55 Now in the days that Judas and Jonathan were in the land of Galaad, and Simon his brother in Galilee, before Ptolemais,

5:56 audivit Josephus Zachariæ filius, et Azarias princeps virtutis, res bene gestas, et prælia quæ facta sunt,

5:56 Joseph, the son of Zacharias, and Azarias, captain of the soldiers, heard of the good success, and the battles that were fought,

5:57 et dixit : Faciamus et ipsi nobis nomen, et eamus pugnare adversus gentes quæ in circuitu nostro sunt.

5:57 And he said: Let us also get us a name, and let us go fight against the Gentiles that are round about us.

5:58 Et præcepit his qui erant in exercitu suo, et abierunt Jamniam.

5:58 And he gave charge to them that were in his army, and they went towards Jamnia.

5:59 Et exivit Gorgias de civitate, et viri ejus obviam illis in pugnam.

5:59 And Gorgias and his men went out of the city, to give them battle.

5:60 Et fugati sunt Josephus et Azarias usque in fines Judææ : et ceciderunt illo die de populo Israël ad duo millia viri, et facta est fuga magna in populo :

5:60 And Joseph and Azarias were put to flight, and were pursued unto the borders of Judea: and there fell on that day, of the people of Israel, about two thousand men, and there was a great overthrow of the people:

5:61 quia non audierunt Judam, et fratres ejus, existimantes fortiter se facturos.

5:61 Because they did not hearken to Judas and his brethren, thinking that they should do manfully.

5:62 Ipsi autem non erant de semine virorum illorum, per quos salus facta est in Israël.

5:62 But they were not of the seed of those men by whom salvation was brought to Israel.

5:63 Et viri Juda magnificati sunt valde in conspectu omnis Israël, et gentium omnium ubi audiebatur nomen eorum.

5:63 And the men of Juda were magnified exceedingly in the sight of all Israel, and of all the nations where their name was heard.

5:64 Et convenerunt ad eos fausta acclamantes.

5:64 And the people assembled to them with joyful acclamations.

5:65 Et exivit Judas et fratres ejus, et expugnabant filios Esau in terra quæ ad austrum est, et percussit Chebron et filias ejus : et muros ejus, et turres succendit igni in circuitu.

5:65 Then Judas and his brethren went forth and attacked the children of Esau, in the land towards the south, and he took Chebron and her towns: and he burnt the walls thereof, and the towers all round it.

5:66 Et movit castra ut iret in terram alienigenarum, et perambulabat Samariam.

5:66 And he removed his camp to go into the land of the aliens, and he went through Samaria.

5:67 In die illa ceciderunt sacerdotes in bello, dum volunt fortiter facere, dum sine consilio exeunt in prælium.

5:67 In that day some priests fell in battle, while desiring to do manfully they went out unadvisedly to fight.

5:68 Et declinavit Judas in Azotum in terram alienigenarum, et diruit aras eorum, et sculptilia deorum ipsorum succendit igni : et cepit spolia civitatum, et reversus est in terram Juda.

5:68 And Judas turned to Azotus, into the land of the strangers, and he threw down their altars, and he burnt the statues of their gods with fire: and he took the spoils of the cities, and returned into the land of Juda.

Chapter 6

6:1 Et rex Antiochus perambulabat superiores regiones, et audivit esse civitatem Elymaidem in Perside nobilissimam, et copiosam in argento et auro,

6:1 Now king Antiochus was going through the higher countries, and he heard that the city of Elymais in Persia, was greatly renowned, and abounding in silver and gold,

6:2 templumque in ea locuples valde, et illic velamina aurea, et loricæ, et scuta, quæ reliquit Alexander Philippi rex Macedo, qui regnavit primus in Græcia.

6:2 And that there was in it a temple exceeding rich; and coverings of gold, and breastplates, and shields, which king Alexander, son of Philip, the Macedonian, that reigned first in Greece, had left there.

6:3 Et venit, et quærebat capere civitatem, et deprædari eam : et non potuit, quoniam innotuit sermo his qui erant in civitate :

6:3 So he came, and sought to take the city and to pillage it; but he was not able, because the design was known to them that were in the city.

6:4 et insurrexerunt in prælium, et fugit inde, et abiit cum tristitia magna, et reversus est in Babyloniam.

6:4 And they rose up against him in battle, and he fled away from thence, and departed with great sadness, and returned towards Babylonia.

6:5 Et venit qui nuntiaret ei in Perside, quia fugata sunt castra quæ erant in terra Juda :

6:5 And whilst he was in Persia there came one that told him how the armies that were in the land of Juda were put to flight:

6:6 et quia abiit Lysias cum virtute forti in primis, et fugatus est a facie Judæorum, et invaluerunt armis, et viribus, et spoliis multis, quæ ceperunt de castris, quæ exciderunt :

6:6 And that Lysias went with a very great power, and was put to flight before the face of the Jews, and that they were grown strong by the armour, and power, and store of spoils which they had gotten out of the camps which they had destroyed:

6:7 et quia diruerunt abominationem, quam ædificaverat super altare quod erat in Jerusalem : et sanctificationem, sicut prius, circumdederunt muris excelsis, sed et Bethsuram civitatem suam.

6:7 And that they had thrown down the abomination which he had set up upon the altar in Jerusalem, and that they had compassed about the sanctuary with high walls as before, and Bethsura also, his city.

6:8 Et factum est ut audivit rex sermones istos, expavit, et commotus est valde : et decidit in lectum, et incidit in languorem præ tristitia, quia non factum est ei sicut cogitabat.

6:8 And it came to pass, when the king heard these words, that he was struck with fear, and exceedingly moved: and he laid himself down upon his bed, and fell sick for grief, because it had not fallen out to him as he imagined.

6:9 Et erat illic per dies multos, quia renovata est in eo tristitia magna, et arbitratus est se mori.

6:9 And he remained there many days: for great grief came more and more upon him, and he made account that he should die.

6:10 Et vocavit omnes amicos suos, et dixit illis : Recessit somnus ab oculis meis, et concidi, et corrui corde præ sollicitudine :

6:10 And he called for all his friends, and said to them: Sleep is gone from my eyes, and I am fallen away, and my heart is cast down for anxiety:

6:11 et dixi in corde meo : In quantam tribulationem deveni, et in quos fluctus tristitiæ, in qua nunc sum : qui jucundus eram, et dilectus in potestate mea !

6:11 And I said in my heart: Into how much tribulation am I come, and into what floods of sorrow wherein now I am: I that was pleasant and beloved in my power!

6:12 Nunc vero reminiscor malorum quæ feci in Jerusalem, unde et abstuli omnia spolia aurea et argentea quæ erant in ea, et misi auferre habitantes Judæam sine causa.

6:12 But now I remember the evils that I did in Jerusalem, from whence also I took away all the spoils of gold, and of silver, that were in it, and I sent to destroy the inhabitants of Juda without cause.

6:13 Cognovi ergo quia propterea invenerunt me mala ista : et ecce pereo tristitia magna in terra aliena.

6:13 I know, therefore, that for this cause these evils have found me: and behold I perish with great grief in a strange land.

6:14 Et vocavit Philippum, unum de amicis suis, et præposuit eum super universum regnum suum :

6:14 Then he called Philip, one of his friends, and he made him regent over all his kingdom.

6:15 et dedit ei diadema, et stolam suam, et annulum, ut adduceret Antiochum filium suum, et nutriret eum, et regnaret.

6:15 And he gave him the crown, and his robe, and his ring, that he should go to Antiochus, his son, and should bring him up for the kingdom.

6:16 Et mortuus est illic Antiochus rex anno centesimo quadragesimo nono.

6:16 So king Antiochus died there in the year one hundred and forty-nine.

6:17 Et cognovit Lysias quoniam mortuus est rex, et constituit regnare Antiochum filium ejus, quem nutrivit adolescentem : et vocavit nomen ejus Eupator.

6:17 And Lysias understood that the king was dead, and he set up Antiochus, his son, to reign, whom he had brought up young: and he called his name Eupator.

6:18 Et hi qui erant in arce, concluserant Israël in circuitu sanctorum : et quærebant eis mala semper, et firmamentum gentium.

6:18 Now they that were in the castle, had shut up the Israelites round about the holy places: and they were continually seeking their hurt, and to strengthen the Gentiles.

6:19 Et cogitavit Judas disperdere eos : et convocavit universum populum, ut obsiderent eos.

6:19 And Judas purposed to destroy them: and he called together all the people, to besiege them.

6:20 Et convenerunt simul, et obsederunt eos anno centesimo quinquagesimo, et fecerunt ballistas et machinas.

6:20 And they came together, and besieged them in the year one hundred and fifty, and they made battering slings and engines.

6:21 Et exierunt quidam ex eis qui obsidebantur : et adjunxerunt se illis aliqui impii ex Israël,

6:21 And some of the besieged got out: and some wicked men of Israel joined themselves unto them.

6:22 et abierunt ad regem, et dixerunt : Quousque non facis judicium, et vindicas fratres nostros ?

6:22 And they went to the king, and said: How long dost thou delay to execute judgment, and to revenge our brethren?

6:23 Nos decrevimus servire patri tuo, et ambulare in præceptis ejus, et obsequi edictis ejus :

6:23 We determined to serve thy father, and to do according to his orders, and obey his edicts:

6:24 et filii populi nostri propter hoc alienabant se a nobis, et quicumque inveniebantur ex nobis, interficiebantur, et hæreditates nostræ diripiebantur.

6:24 And for this they of our nation are alienated from us, and have slain as many of us as they could find, and have spoiled our inheritances.

6:25 Et non ad nos tantum extenderunt manum, sed et in omnes fines nostros :

6:25 Neither have they put forth their hand against us only, but also against all our borders.

6:26 et ecce applicuerunt hodie ad arcem Jerusalem occupare eam, et munitionem Bethsuram munierunt :

6:26 And behold they have approached this day to the castle of Jerusalem to take it, and they have fortified the strong hold of Bethsura:

6:27 et nisi præveneris eos velocius, majora quam hæc facient, et non poteris obtinere eos.

6:27 And unless thou speedily prevent them, they will do greater things than these, and thou shalt not be able to subdue them.

6:28 Et iratus est rex, ut hæc audivit : et convocavit omnes amicos suos, et principes exercitus sui, et eos qui super equites erant :

6:28 Now when the king heard this, he was angry: and he called together all his friends, and the captains of his army, and them that were over the horsemen.

6:29 sed et de regnis aliis et de insulis maritimis venerunt ad eum exercitus conductitii.

6:29 There came also to him from other realms, and from the islands of the sea, hired troops.

6:30 Et erat numerus exercitus ejus, centum millia peditum, et viginti millia equitum, et elephanti triginta duo, docti ad prælium.

6:30 And the number of his army was an hundred thousand footmen, and twenty thousand horsemen, and thirty-two elephants trained to battle.

6:31 Et venerunt per Idumæam, et applicuerunt ad Bethsuram, et pugnaverunt dies multos : et fecerunt machinas, et exierunt, et succenderunt eas igni, et pugnaverunt viriliter.

6:31 And they went through Idumea, and approached to Bethsura, and fought many days, and they made engines: but they sallied forth, and burnt them with fire, and fought manfully.

6:32 Et recessit Judas ab arce, et movit castra ad Bethzacharam contra castra regis.

6:32 And Judas departed from the castle, and removed the camp to Bethzacharam, over against the king's camp.

6:33 Et surrexit rex ante lucem, et concitavit exercitus in impetum contra viam Bethzacharam : et comparaverunt se exercitus in prælium, et tubis cecinerunt :

6:33 And the king rose before it was light, and made his troops march on fiercely towards the way of Bethzacharam: and the armies made themselves ready for the battle, and they sounded the trumpets:

6:34 et elephantis ostenderunt sanguinem uvæ et mori, ad acuendos eos in prælium :

6:34 And they shewed the elephants the blood of grapes, and mulberries, to provoke them to fight.

6:35 et diviserunt bestias per legiones, et astiterunt singulis elephantis mille viri in loricis concatenatis, et galeæ æreæ in capitibus eorum : et quingenti equites ordinati unicuique bestiæ electi erant.

6:35 And they distributed the beasts by the legions: and there stood by every elephant a thousand men in coats of mail, and with helmets of brass on their heads: and five hundred horsemen set in order were chosen for every beast.

6:36 Hi ante tempus, ubicumque erat bestia, ibi erant : et quocumque ibat, ibant, et non discedebant ab ea.

6:36 These before the time wheresoever the beast was they were there: and whithersoever it went, they went, and they departed not from it.

6:37 Sed et turres ligneæ super eos firmæ protegentes super singulas bestias : et super eas machinæ : et super singulas viri virtutis triginta duo, qui pugnabant desuper : et Indus magister bestiæ.

6:37 And upon the beast, there were strong wooden towers which covered every one of them: and engines upon them, and upon every one thirty-two valiant men, who fought from above: and an Indian to rule the beast.

6:38 Et residuum equitatum hinc et inde statuit in duas partes, tubis exercitum commovere, et perurgere constipatos in legionibus ejus.

6:38 And the rest of the horsemen he placed on this side and on that side, at the two wings, with trumpets to stir up the army, and to hasten them forward that stood thick together in the legions thereof.

6:39 Et ut refulsit sol in clypeos aureos et æreos, resplenduerunt montes ab eis, et resplenduerunt sicut lampades ignis.

6:39 Now when the sun shone upon the shields of gold, and of brass, the mountains glittered therewith, and they shone like lamps of fire.

6:40 Et distincta est pars exercitus regis per montes excelsos, et alia per loca humilia : et ibant caute et ordinate.

6:40 And part of the king's army was distinguished by the high mountains, and the other part by the low places: and they marched on warily and orderly.

6:41 Et commovebantur omnes inhabitantes terram a voce multitudinis, et incessu turbæ, et collisione armorum : erat enim exercitus magnus valde, et fortis.

6:41 And all the inhabitants of the land were moved at the noise of their multitude, and the marching of the company, and the rattling of the armour, for the army was exceeding great and strong.

6:42 Et appropiavit Judas et exercitus ejus in prælium, et ceciderunt de exercitu regis sexcenti viri.

6:42 And Judas and his army drew near for battle: and there fell of the king's army six hundred men.

6:43 Et vidit Eleazar filius Saura unam de bestiis loricatam loricis regis : et erat eminens super ceteras bestias, et visum est ei quod in ea esset rex :

6:43 And Eleazar, the son of Saura, saw one of the beasts harnessed with the king's harness: and it was higher than the other beasts; and it seemed to him that the king was on it:

6:44 et dedit se ut liberaret populum suum, et acquireret sibi nomen æternum.

6:44 And he exposed himself to deliver his people, and to get himself an everlasting name.

6:45 Et cucurrit ad eam audacter in medio legionis, interficiens a dextris et a sinistris, et cadebant ab eo huc atque illuc.

6:45 And he ran up to it boldly in the midst of the legion, killing on the right hand, and on the left, and they fell by him on this side and that side.

6:46 Et ivit sub pedes elephantis, et supposuit se ei, et occidit eum : et cecidit in terram super ipsum, et mortuus est illic.

6:46 And he went between the feet of the elephant, and put himself under it: and slew it, and it fell to the ground upon him, and he died there.

6:47 Et videntes virtutem regis, et impetum exercitus ejus, diverterunt se ab eis.

6:47 Then they seeing the strength of the king and the fierceness of his army, turned away from them.

6:48 Castra autem regis ascenderunt contra eos in Jerusalem, et applicuerunt castra regis ad Judæam, et montem Sion.

6:48 But the king's army went up against them to Jerusalem: and the king's army pitched their tents against Judea and Mount Sion.

6:49 Et fecit pacem cum his qui erant in Bethsura : et exierunt de civitate, quia non erant eis ibi alimenta conclusis, quia sabbata erant terræ.

6:49 And he made peace with them that were in Bethsura: and they came forth out of the city, because they had no victuals, being shut up there, for it was the year of rest to the land.

6:50 Et comprehendit rex Bethsuram : et constituit illic custodiam servare eam.

6:50 And the king took Bethsura: and he placed there a garrison to keep it.

6:51 Et convertit castra ad locum sanctificationis dies multos : et statuit illic ballistas, et machinas, et ignis jacula, et tormenta ad lapides jactandos, et spicula, et scorpios ad mittendas sagittas, et fundibula.

6:51 And he turned his army against the sanctuary for many days: and he set up there battering slings, and engines, and instruments to cast fire, and engines to cast stones and javelins, and pieces to shoot arrows, and slings.

6:52 Fecerunt autem et ipsi machinas adversus machinas eorum, et pugnaverunt dies multos.

6:52 And they also made engines against their engines, and they fought for many days.

6:53 Escæ autem non erant in civitate, eo quod septimus annus esset : et qui remanserant in Judæa de gentibus, consumpserant reliquias eorum, quæ repositæ fuerant.

6:53 But there were no victuals in the city, because it was the seventh year: and such as had stayed in Judea of them that came from among the nations, had eaten the residue of all that which had been stored up.

6:54 Et remanserunt in sanctis viri pauci, quoniam obtinuerat eos fames : et dispersi sunt unusquisque in locum suum.

6:54 And there remained in the holy places but a few, for the famine had prevailed over them: and they were dispersed every man to his own place.

6:55 Et audivit Lysias quod Philippus, quem constituerat rex Antiochus cum adhuc viveret, ut nutriret Antiochum filium suum, et regnaret,

6:55 Now Lysias heard that Philip; whom king Antiochus while he lived had appointed to bring up his son, Antiochus, and to reign,

6:56 reversus esset a Perside et Media, et exercitus qui abierat cum ipso, et quia quærebat suscipere regni negotia :

6:56 Was returned from Persia, and Media, with the army that went with him and that he sought to take upon him the affairs of the kingdom:

6:57 festinavit ire, et dicere ad regem, et duces exercitus : Deficimus quotidie, et esca nobis modica est ; et locus, quem obsidemus, est munitus, et incumbit nobis ordinare de regno.

6:57 Wherefore he made haste to go, and say to the king and to the captains of the army: We decay daily, and our provision of victuals is small, and the place that we lay siege to is strong, and it lieth upon us to take order for the affairs of the kingdom.

6:58 Nunc itaque demus dextras hominibus istis, et faciamus cum illis pacem, et cum omni gente eorum :

6:58 Now, therefore, let us come to an agreement with these men, and make peace with them and with all their nation.

6:59 et constituamus illis ut ambulent in legitimis suis sicut prius : propter legitima enim ipsorum, quæ despeximus, irati sunt, et fecerunt omnia hæc.

6:59 And let us covenant with them, that they may live according to their own laws, as before. For because of our despising their laws, they have been provoked, and have done all these things.

6:60 Et placuit sermo in conspectu regis et principum : et misit ad eos pacem facere, et receperunt illam.

6:60 And the proposal was acceptable in the sight of the king, and of the princes: and he sent to them to make peace: and they accepted of it.

6:61 Et juravit illis rex et principes, et exierunt de munitione.

6:61 And the king and the princes swore to them: and they came out of the strong hold.

6:62 Et intravit rex montem Sion, et vidit munitionem loci : et rupit citius juramentum quod juravit, et mandavit destruere murum in gyro.

6:62 Then the king entered into Mount Sion, and saw the strength of the place: and he quickly broke the oath that he had taken, and gave commandment to throw down the wall round about.

6:63 Et discessit festinanter, et reversus est Antiochiam, et invenit Philippum dominantem civitati : et pugnavit adversus eum, et occupavit civitatem.

6:63 And he departed in haste and returned to Antioch, where he found Philip master of the city: and he fought against him, and took the city.

Chapter 7

7:1 Anno centesimo quinquagesimo primo, exiit Demetrius Seleuci filius ab urbe Roma, et ascendit cum paucis viris in civitatem maritimam, et regnavit illic.

7:1 In the hundred and fifty-first year, Demetrius, the son of Seleucus, departed from the city of Rome, and came up with few men into a city of the sea coast, and reigned there.

7:2 Et factum est, ut ingressus est domum regni patrum suorum, comprehendit exercitus Antiochum et Lysiam, ut adducerent eos ad eum.

7:2 And it came to pass as he entered into the house of the kingdom of his fathers, that the army seized upon Antiochus, and Lysias, to bring them unto him.

7:3 Et res ei innotuit, et ait : Nolite mihi ostendere faciem eorum.

7:3 And when he knew it, he said: Let me not see their face.

7:4 Et occidit eos exercitus. Et sedit Demetrius super sedem regni sui.

7:4 So the army slew them. And Demetrius sat upon the throne of his kingdom:

7:5 Et venerunt ad eum viri iniqui et impii ex Israël : et Alcimus dux eorum, qui volebat fieri sacerdos.

7:5 And there came to him the wicked and ungodly men of Israel: and Alcimus was at the head of them, who desired to be made high priest.

7:6 Et accusaverunt populum apud regem, dicentes : Perdidit Judas et fratres ejus omnes amicos tuos, et nos dispersit de terra nostra.

7:6 And they accused the people to the king, saying: Judas and his brethren have destroyed all thy friends, and he hath driven us out of our land.

7:7 Nunc ergo mitte virum, cui credis, ut eat, et videat exterminium omne quod fecit nobis, et regionibus regis : et puniat omnes amicos ejus, et adjutores eorum.

7:7 Now, therefore, send some men whom thou trustest, and let him go, and see all the havoc he hath made amongst us, and in the king's lands: and let him punish all his friends and their helpers.

7:8 Et elegit rex ex amicis suis Bacchidem, qui dominabatur trans flumen magnum in regno, et fidelem regi : et misit eum,

7:8 Then the king chose Bacchides, one of his friends, that ruled beyond the great river in the kingdom, and was faithful to the king: and he sent him,

7:9 ut videret exterminium quod fecit Judas : sed et Alcimum impium constituit in sacerdotium, et mandavit ei facere ultionem in filios Israël.

7:9 To see the havoc that Judas had made: and the wicked Alcimus he made high priest, and commanded him to take revenge upon the children of Israel.

7:10 Et surrexerunt, et venerunt cum exercitu magno in terram Juda : et miserunt nuntios, et locuti sunt ad Judam et ad fratres ejus verbis pacificis in dolo.

7:10 And they arose, and came with a great army into the land of Juda: and they sent messengers, and spoke to Judas and his brethren with peaceable words, deceitfully.

7:11 Et non intenderunt sermonibus eorum : viderunt enim quia venerunt cum exercitu magno.

7:11 But they gave no heed to their words: for they saw that they were come with a great army.

7:12 Et convenerunt ad Alcimum et Bacchidem congregatio scribarum requirere quæ justa sunt :

7:12 Then there assembled to Alcimus and Bacchides a company of the scribes, to require things that are just:

7:13 et primi, Assidæi qui erant in filiis Israël : et exquirebant ab eis pacem.

7:13 And first the Assideans, that were among the children of Israel, and they sought peace of them.

7:14 Dixerunt enim : Homo sacerdos de semine Aaron venit ; non decipiet nos :

7:14 For they said: One that is a priest of the seed of Aaron is come, he will not deceive us.

7:15 et locutus est cum eis verba pacifica, et juravit illis, dicens : Non inferemus vobis malum, neque amicis vestris.

7:15 And he spoke to them peaceably: and he swore to them, saying: We will do you no harm, nor your friends.

7:16 Et crediderunt ei : et comprehendit ex eis sexaginta viros, et occidit eos in una die, secundum verbum quod scriptum est :

7:16 And they believed him. And he took threescore of them, and slew them in one day, according to the word that is written:

7:17 Carnes sanctorum tuorum, et sanguinem ipsorum effuderunt in circuitu Jerusalem, et non erat qui sepeliret.

7:17 The flesh of thy saints, and the blood of them they have shed round about Jerusalem, and there was none to bury them.

7:18 Et incubuit timor et tremor in omnem populum : quia dixerunt : Non est veritas, et judicium in eis : transgressi sunt enim constitutum, et jusjurandum quod juraverunt.

7:18 Then fear and trembling fell upon all the people: for they said: There is no truth, nor justice among them: for they have broken the covenant, and the oath which they made.

7:19 Et movit Bacchides castra ab Jerusalem, et applicuit in Bethzecha : et misit, et comprehendit multos ex eis qui a se effugerant : et quosdam de populo mactavit, et in puteum magnum projecit.

7:19 And Bacchides removed the camp from Jerusalem, and pitched in Bethzecha: and he sent, and took many of them that were fled away from him, and some of the people he killed, and threw them into a great pit.

7:20 Et commisit regionem Alcimo, et reliquit cum eo auxilium in adjutorium ipsi. Et abiit Bacchides ad regem :

7:20 Then he committed the country to Alcimus, and left with him troops to help him. So Bacchides went away to the king.

7:21 et satis agebat Alcimus pro principatu sacerdotii sui :

7:21 But Alcimus did what he could to maintain his chief priesthood.

7:22 et convenerunt ad eum omnes, qui perturbabant populum suum, et obtinuerunt terram Juda, et fecerunt plagam magnam in Israël.

7:22 And they that disturbed the people resorted to him, and they got the land of Juda into their power, and did much hurt in Israel.

7:23 Et vidit Judas omnia mala quæ fecit Alcimus et qui cum eo erant filiis Israël, multo plus quam gentes :

7:23 And Judas saw all the evils that Alcimus, and they that were with him, did to the children of Israel, much more than the Gentiles.

7:24 et exiit in omnes fines Judææ in circuitu, et fecit vindictam in viros desertores, et cessaverunt ultra exire in regionem.

7:24 And he went out into all the coasts of Judea round about, and took vengeance upon the men that had revolted, and they ceased to go forth any more into the country.

7:25 Vidit autem Alcimus quod prævaluit Judas et qui cum eo erant, et cognovit quia non potest sustinere eos : et regressus est ad regem, et accusavit eos multis criminibus.

7:25 And Alcimus saw that Judas and they that were with him, prevailed: and he knew that he could not stand against them, and he went back to the king, and accused them of many crimes.

7:26 Et misit rex Nicanorem, unum ex principibus suis nobilioribus, qui erat inimicitias exercens contra Israël : et mandavit ei evertere populum.

7:26 And the king sent Nicanor, one of his principal lords, who was a great enemy to Israel: and he commanded him to destroy the people.

7:27 Et venit Nicanor in Jerusalem cum exercitu magno, et misit ad Judam et ad fratres ejus verbis pacificis cum dolo,

7:27 And Nicanor came to Jerusalem with a great army, and he sent to Judas and to his brethren deceitfully, with friendly words,

7:28 dicens : Non sit pugna inter me et vos : veniam cum viris paucis, ut videam facies vestras cum pace.

7:28 Saying: Let there be no fighting between me and you: I will come with a few men, to see your faces with peace.

7:29 Et venit ad Judam, et salutaverunt se invicem pacifice : et hostes parati erant rapere Judam.

7:29 And he came to Judas, and they saluted one another peaceably: and the enemies were prepared to take away Judas by force.

7:30 Et innotuit sermo Judæ quoniam cum dolo venerat ad eum : et conterritus est ab eo, et amplius noluit videre faciem ejus.

7:30 And the thing was known to Judas that he was come to him with deceit: and he was much afraid of him, and would not see his face any more.

7:31 Et cognovit Nicanor quoniam denudatum est consilium ejus : et exivit obviam Judæ in pugnam juxta Capharsalama.

7:31 And Nicanor knew that his counsel was discovered: and he went out to fight against Judas, near Capharsalama.

7:32 Et ceciderunt de Nicanoris exercitu fere quinque millia viri, et fugerunt in civitatem David.

7:32 And there fell of Nicanor's army almost five thousand men, and they fled into the city of David.

7:33 Et post hæc verba ascendit Nicanor in montem Sion : et exierunt de sacerdotibus populi salutare eum in pace, et demonstrare ei holocautomata, quæ offerebantur pro rege.

7:33 And after this Nicanor went up into mount Sion: and some of the priests and the people came out to salute him peaceably, and to shew him the holocausts that were offered for the king.

7:34 Et irridens sprevit eos, et polluit : et locutus est superbe,

7:34 But he mocked and despised them, and abused them: and he spoke proudly,

7:35 et juravit cum ira, dicens : Nisi traditus fuerit Judas et exercitus ejus in manus meas, continuo cum regressus fuero in pace, succendam domum istam. Et exiit cum ira magna.

7:35 And swore in anger, saying: Unless Judas and his army be delivered into my hands, as soon as ever I return in peace, I will burn this house. And he went out in a great rage.

7:36 Et intraverunt sacerdotes, et steterunt ante faciem altaris et templi, et flentes dixerunt :

7:36 And the priests went in, and stood before the face of the altar and the temple: and weeping, they said:

7:37 Tu, Domine, elegisti domum istam ad invocandum nomen tuum in ea, ut esset domus orationis et obsecrationis populo tuo :

7:37 Thou, O Lord, hast chosen this house for thy name to be called upon therein, that it might be a house of prayer and supplication for thy people.

7:38 fac vindictam in homine isto et exercitu ejus, et cadant in gladio : memento blasphemias eorum, et ne dederis eis ut permaneant.

7:38 Be avenged of this man, and his army, and let them fall by the sword: remember their blasphemies, and suffer them not to continue any longer.

7:39 Et exiit Nicanor ab Jerusalem, et castra applicuit ad Bethoron : et occurrit illi exercitus Syriæ.

7:39 Then Nicanor went out from Jerusalem, and encamped near to Bethoron: and an army of Syria joined him.

7:40 Et Judas applicuit in Adarsa cum tribus millibus viris : et oravit Judas, et dixit :

7:40 But Judas pitched in Adarsa with three thousand men: and Judas prayed, and said:

7:41 Qui missi erant a rege Sennacherib, Domine, quia blasphemaverunt te, exiit angelus, et percussit ex eis centum octoginta quinque millia :

7:41 O Lord, when they that were sent by king Sennacherib blasphemed thee, an angel went out, and slew of them a hundred and eighty-five thousand:

7:42 sic contere exercitum istum in conspectu nostro hodie : et sciant ceteri quia male locutus est super sancta tua : et judica illum secundum malitiam illius.

7:42 Even so destroy this army in our sight today and let the rest know that he hath spoken ill against thy sanctuary: and judge thou him according to his wickedness.

7:43 Et commiserunt exercitus prælium tertiadecima die mensis Adar : et contrita sunt castra Nicanoris, et cecidit ipse primus in prælio.

7:43 And the armies joined battle on the thirteenth day of the month, Adar: and the army of Nicanor was defeated, and he himself was first slain in the battle.

7:44 Ut autem vidit exercitus ejus quia cecidisset Nicanor, projecerunt arma sua, et fugerunt :

7:44 And when his army saw that Nicanor was slain they threw away their weapons, and fled:

7:45 et persecuti sunt eos viam unius diei ab Adazer usquequo veniatur in Gazara, et tubis cecinerunt post eos cum significationibus :

7:45 And they pursued after them one day's journey from Adazer, even till ye come to Gazara, and they sounded the trumpets after them with signals.

7:46 et exierunt de omnibus castellis Judææ in circuitu, et ventilabant eos cornibus, et convertebantur iterum ad eos, et ceciderunt omnes gladio, et non est relictus ex eis nec unus.

7:46 And they went forth out of all the towns of Judea round about, and they pushed them with the horns, and they turned again to them, and they were all slain with the sword, and there was not left of them so much as one.

7:47 Et acceperunt spolia eorum in prædam : et caput Nicanoris amputaverunt, et dexteram ejus, quam extenderat superbe, et attulerunt, et suspenderunt contra Jerusalem.

7:47 And they took the spoils of them for a booty, and they cut off Nicanor's head, and his right hand, which he had proudly stretched out, and they brought it, and hung it up over against Jerusalem.

7:48 Et lætatus est populus valde, et egerunt diem illam in lætitia magna.

7:48 And the people rejoiced exceedingly, and they spent that day with great joy.

7:49 Et constituit agi omnibus annis diem istam tertiadecima die mensis Adar.

7:49 And he ordained that this day should be kept every year, being the thirteenth of the month of Adar

7:50 Et siluit terra Juda dies paucos.

7:50 And the land of Juda was quiet for a short time.

Chapter 8

8:1 Et audivit Judas nomen Romanorum, quia sunt potentes viribus, et acquiescunt ad omnia quæ postulantur ab eis, et quicumque accesserunt ad eos, statuerunt cum eis amicitias : et quia sunt potentes viribus.

8:1 Now Judas heard of the fame of the Romans, that they are powerful and strong, and willingly agree to all things that are requested of them: and that whosoever have come to them, they have made amity with them, and that they are mighty in power.

8:2 Et audierunt prælia eorum, et virtutes bonas, quas fecerunt in Galatia, quia obtinuerunt eos, et duxerunt sub tributum :

8:2 And they heard of their battles, and their noble acts which they had done in Galatia, how they had conquered them, and brought them under tribute:

8:3 et quanta fecerunt in regione Hispaniæ, et quod in potestatem redegerunt metalla argenti et auri, quæ illic sunt, et possederunt omnem locum consilio suo, et patientia :

8:3 And how great things they had done in the land of Spain, and that they had brought under their power the mines of silver and of gold that are there, and had gotten possession of all the place by their counsel and patience:

8:4 locaque quæ longe erant valde ab eis, et reges, qui supervenerant eis ab extremis terræ, contriverunt, et percusserunt eos plaga magna : ceteri autem dant eis tributum omnibus annis.

8:4 And had conquered places that were very far off from them, and kings that came against them from the ends of the earth, and had overthrown them with great slaughter: and the rest pay them tribute every year.

8:5 Et Philippum et Persen Ceteorum regem, et ceteros qui adversum eos arma tulerant, contriverunt in bello, et obtinuerunt eos :

8:5 And that they had defeated in battle Philip and Perses the king of the Ceteans, and the rest that had borne arms against them, and had conquered them:

8:6 et Antiochum magnum regem Asiæ, qui eis pugnam intulerat habens centum viginti elephantos, et equitatum, et currus, et exercitum magnum valde, contritum ab eis :

8:6 And how Antiochus, the great king of Asia, who went to fight against them, having a hundred and twenty elephants, with horsemen, and chariots, and a very great army, was routed by them.

8:7 et quia ceperunt eum vivum, et statuerunt ei ut daret ipse, et qui regnarent post ipsum, tributum magnum, et daret obsides, et constitutum,

8:7 And how they took him alive, and appointed to him, that both he and they that should reign after him, should pay a great tribute, and that he should give hostages, and that which was agreed upon,

8:8 et regionem Indorum, et Medos, et Lydos, de optimis regionibus eorum : et acceptas eas ab eis, dederunt Eumeni regi,

8:8 And the country of the Indians, and of the Medes, and of the Lydians, some of their best provinces: and those which they had taken from them, they gave to king Eumenes.

8:9 et quia qui erant apud Helladam, voluerunt ire, et tollere eos : et innotuit sermo his,

8:9 And that they who were in Greece, had a mind to go and to destroy them: and they had knowledge thereof,

8:10 et miserunt ad eos ducem unum, et pugnaverunt contra illos, et ceciderunt ex eis multi, et captivas duxerunt uxores eorum et filios, et diripuerunt eos, et terram eorum possederunt, et destruxerunt muros eorum, et in servitutem illos redegerunt usque in hunc diem :

8:10 And they sent a general against them, and fought with them, and many of them were slain, and they carried away their wives, and their children captives, and spoiled them, and took possession of their land, and threw down their walls, and brought them to be their servants unto this day.

8:11 et residua regna, et insulas, quæ aliquando restiterant illis, exterminaverunt, et in potestatem redegerunt.

8:11 And the other kingdoms, and islands, that at any time had resisted them, they had destroyed and brought under their power.

8:12 Cum amicis autem suis, et qui in ipsis requiem habebant, conservaverunt amicitiam, et obtinuerunt regna, quæ erant proxima, et quæ erant longe : quia quicumque audiebant nomen eorum, timebant eos :

8:12 But with their friends, and such as relied upon them, they kept amity, and had conquered kingdoms that were near, and that were far off: for all that heard their name, were afraid of them.

8:13 quibus vero vellent auxilio esse ut regnarent, regnabant : quos autem vellent, regno deturbabant : et exaltati sunt valde.

8:13 That whom they had a mind to help to a kingdom, those reigned: and whom they would, they deposed from the kingdom: and they were greatly exalted.

8:14 Et in omnibus istis nemo portabat diadema, nec induebatur purpura, ut magnificaretur in ea.

8:14 And none of all these wore a crown, or was clothed in purple, to be magnified thereby.

8:15 Et quia curiam fecerunt sibi, et quotidie consulebant trecentos viginti consilium agentes semper de multitudine, ut quæ digna sunt, gerant :

8:15 And that they had made themselves a senate house, and consulted daily three hundred and twenty men, that sat in counsel always for the people, that they might do the things that were right:

8:16 et committunt uni homini magistratum suum per singulos annos dominari universæ terræ suæ, et omnes obediunt uni, et non est invidia, neque zelus inter eos.

8:16 And that they committed their government to one man every year, to rule over all their country, and they all obey one, and there is no envy nor jealousy amongst them.

8:17 Et elegit Judas Eupolemum filium Joannis filii Jacob, et Jasonem filium Eleazari, et misit eos Romam constituere cum illis amicitiam et societatem :

8:17 So Judas chose Eupolemus, the son of John, the son of Jacob, and Jason, the son of Eleazar, and he sent them to Rome to make a league of amity and confederacy with them:

8:18 et ut auferrent ab eis jugum Græcorum, quia viderunt quod in servitutem premerent regnum Israël.

8:18 And that they might take off from them the yoke of the Grecians, for they saw that they oppressed the kingdom of Israel with servitude.

8:19 Et abierunt Romam viam multam valde, et introierunt curiam, et dixerunt :

8:19 And they went to Rome, a very long journey, and they entered into the senate house, and said:

8:20 Judas Machabæus, et fratres ejus, et populus Judæorum, miserunt nos ad vos statuere vobiscum societatem et pacem, et conscribere nos socios et amicos vestros.

8:20 Judas Machabeus, and his brethren, and the people of the Jews, have sent us to you to make alliance and peace with you, and that we may be registered your confederates and friends.

8:21 Et placuit sermo in conspectu eorum.

8:21 And the proposal was pleasing in their sight.

8:22 Et hoc rescriptum est quod rescripserunt in tabulis æreis, et miserunt in Jerusalem, ut esset apud eos ibi memoriale pacis et societatis :

8:22 And this is the copy of the writing that they wrote back again, graven in tables of brass, and sent to Jerusalem, that it might be with them there for a memorial of the peace, and alliance.

8:23 Bene sit Romanis, et genti Judæorum, in mari et in terra in æternum : gladiusque et hostis procul sit ab eis.

8:23 GOOD SUCCESS BE TO THE ROMANS, and to the people of the Jews by sea, and by land, for ever: and far be the sword and enemy from them.

8:24 Quod si institerit bellum Romanis prius, aut omnibus sociis eorum in omni dominatione eorum,

8:24 But if there come first any war upon the Romans, or any of their confederates, in all their dominions:

8:25 auxilium feret gens Judæorum, prout tempus dictaverit, corde pleno :

8:25 The nation of the Jews shall help them according as the time shall direct, with all their heart:

8:26 et præliantibus non dabunt, neque subministrabunt triticum, arma, pecuniam, naves, sicut placuit Romanis : et custodient mandata eorum, nihil ab eis accipientes.

8:26 Neither shall they give them, whilst they are fighting, or furnish them with wheat, or arms, or money, or ships, as it hath seemed good to the Romans: and they shall obey their orders, without taking any thing of them.

8:27 Similiter autem et si genti Judæorum prius acciderit bellum, adjuvabunt Romani ex animo, prout eis tempus permiserit :

8:27 In like manner also if war shall come first upon the nation of the Jews, the Romans shall help them with all their heart, according as the time shall permit them:

8:28 et adjuvantibus non dabitur triticum, arma, pecunia, naves, sicut placuit Romanis : et custodient mandata eorum absque dolo :

8:28 And there shall not be given to them that come to their aid, either wheat, or arms, or money, or ships, as it hath seemed good to the Romans: and they shall observe their orders without deceit.

8:29 secundum hæc verba constituerunt Romani populo Judæorum.

8:29 According to these articles did the Romans covenant with the people of the Jews.

8:30 Quod si post hæc verba hi aut illi addere aut demere ad hæc aliquid voluerint, facient ex proposito suo : et quæcumque addiderint, vel dempserint, rata erunt.

8:30 And, if after this, one party or the other shall have a mind to add to these articles, or take away any thing, they may do it at their pleasure: and whatsoever they shall add, or take away, shall be ratified.

8:31 Sed et de malis, quæ Demetrius rex fecit in eos, scripsimus ei, dicentes : Quare gravasti jugum tuum super amicos nostros, et socios Judæos ?

8:31 Moreover, concerning the evils that Demetrius, the king, hath done against them, we have written to him, saying: Why hast thou made thy yoke heavy upon our friends and allies, the Jews.

8:32 si ergo iterum adierint nos, adversum te faciemus illis judicium, et pugnabimus tecum mari terraque.

8:32 If, therefore, they come again to us complaining of thee, we will do them justice, and will make war against thee by sea and land.

Chapter 9

9:1 Interea, ut audivit Demetrius quia cecidit Nicanor et exercitus ejus in prælio, apposuit Bacchidem et Alcimum rursum mittere in Judæam, et dextrum cornu cum illis.

9:1 In the mean time, when Demetrius heard that Nicanor and his army were fallen in battle, he sent again Bacchides and Alcimus into Judea; and the right wing of his army with them.

9:2 Et abierunt viam quæ ducit in Galgala, et castra posuerunt in Masaloth, quæ est in Arbellis : et occupaverunt eam, et peremerunt animas hominum multas.

9:2 And they took the road that leadeth to Galgal, and they camped in Masaloth, which is in Arabella: and they made themselves masters of it, and slew many people.

9:3 In mense primo anni centesimi et quinquagesimi secundi, applicuerunt exercitum ad Jerusalem :

9:3 In the first month of the hundred and fifty-second year they brought the army to Jerusalem:

9:4 et surrexerunt, et abierunt in Beream viginti millia virorum, et duo millia equitum.

9:4 And they arose and went to Berea, with twenty thousand men, and two thousand horsemen.

9:5 Et Judas posuerat castra in Laisa, et tria millia viri electi cum eo :

9:5 Now Judas had pitched his tents in Laisa, and three thousand chosen men with him:

9:6 et viderunt multitudinem exercitus, quia multi sunt, et timuerunt valde : et multi subtraxerunt se de castris, et non remanserunt ex eis nisi octingenti viri.

9:6 And they saw the multitude of the army that they were many, and they were seized with great fear: and many withdrew themselves out of the camp, and there remained of them no more than eight hundred men.

9:7 Et vidit Judas quod defluxit exercitus suus, et bellum perurgebat eum, et confractus est corde, quia non habebat tempus congregandi eos, et dissolutus est.

9:7 And Judas saw that his army slipped away, and the battle pressed upon him, and his heart was cast down: because he had not time to gather them together, and he was discouraged.

9:8 Et dixit his qui residui erant : Surgamus, et eamus ad adversarios nostros, si poterimus pugnare adversus eos.

9:8 Then he said to them that remained: Let us arise, and go against our enemies, if we may be able to fight against them.

9:9 Et avertebant eum, dicentes : Non poterimus, sed liberemus animas nostras modo, et revertamur ad fratres nostros, et tunc pugnabimus adversus eos : nos autem pauci sumus.

9:9 But they dissuaded him, saying: We shall not be able, but let us save our lives now, and return to our brethren, and then we will fight against them: for we are but few.

9:10 Et ait Judas : Absit istam rem facere ut fugiamus ab eis : et si appropiavit tempus nostrum, moriamur in virtute propter fratres nostros, et non inferamus crimen gloriæ nostræ.

9:10 Then Judas said: God forbid we should do this thing, and flee away from them: but if our time be come, let us die manfully for our brethren, and let us not stain our glory.

9:11 Et movit exercitus de castris, et steterunt illis obviam : et divisi sunt equites in duas partes, et fundibularii et sagittarii præibant exercitum, et primi certaminis omnes potentes.

9:11 And the army removed out of the camp, and they stood over against them: and the horsemen were divided into two troops, and the slingers, and the archers, went before the army, and they that were in the front were all men of valour.

9:12 Bacchides autem erat in dextro cornu, et proximavit legio ex duabus partibus, et clamabant tubis :

9:12 And Bacchides was in the right wing, and the legion drew near on two sides, and they sounded the trumpets:

9:13 exclamaverunt autem et hi qui erant ex parte Judæ etiam ipsi, et commota est terra a voce exercituum : et commissum est prælium a mane usque ad vesperam.

9:13 And they also that were on Judas's side, even they also cried out, and the earth shook at the noise of the armies: and the battle was fought from morning even unto the evening.

9:14 Et vidit Judas quod firmior est pars exercitus Bacchidis in dextris, et convenerunt cum ipso omnes constantes corde :

9:14 And Judas perceived that the stronger part of the army of Bacchides was on the right side, and all the stout of heart came together with him:

9:15 et contrita est dextera pars ab eis, et persecutus est eos usque ad montem Azoti.

9:15 And the right wing was discomfited by them, and he pursued them even to the mount Azotus.

9:16 Et qui in sinistro cornu erant, viderunt quod contritum est dextrum cornu, et secuti sunt post Judam, et eos qui cum ipso erant, a tergo :

9:16 And they that were in the left wing saw that the right wing was discomfited, and they followed after Judas, and them that were with him, at their back:

9:17 et ingravatum est prælium, et ceciderunt vulnerati multi ex his et ex illis.

9:17 And the battle was hard fought, and there fell many wounded of the one side and of the other.

9:18 Et Judas cecidit, et ceteri fugerunt.

9:18 And Judas was slain, and the rest fled away.

9:19 Et Jonathas et Simon tulerunt Judam fratrem suum, et sepelierunt eum in sepulchro patrum suorum in civitate Modin.

9:19 And Jonathan and Simon took Judas, their brother, and buried him in the sepulchre of their fathers, in the city of Modin.

9:20 Et fleverunt eum omnis populus Israël planctu magno, et lugebant dies multos,

9:20 And all the people of Israel bewailed him with great lamentation, and they mourned for him many days.

9:21 et dixerunt : Quomodo cecidit potens, qui salvum faciebat populum Israël !

9:21 And said: How is the mighty man fallen, that saved the people of Israel!

9:22 Et cetera verba bellorum Judæ, et virtutum, quas fecit, et magnitudinis ejus, non sunt descripta : multa enim erant valde.

9:22 But the rest of the words of the wars of Judas, and of the noble acts that he did, and of his greatness, are not written: for they were very many.

9:23 Et factum est : post obitum Judæ emerserunt iniqui in omnibus finibus Israël, et exorti sunt omnes qui operabantur iniquitatem.

9:23 And it came to pass, after the death of Judas, that the wicked began to put forth their heads in all the confines of Israel, and all the workers of iniquity rose up.

9:24 In diebus illis facta est fames magna valde, et tradidit se Bacchidi omnis regio eorum cum ipsis.

9:24 In those days there was a very great famine, and they and all their country yielded to Bacchides.

9:25 Et elegit Bacchides viros impios, et constituit eos dominos regionis :

9:25 And Bacchides chose the wicked men, and made them lords of the country:

9:26 et exquirebant, et perscrutabantur amicos Judæ, et adducebant eos ad Bacchidem, et vindicabat in illos, et illudebat.

9:26 And they sought out, and made diligent search after the friends of Judas, and brought them to Bacchides, and he took vengeance of them, and abused them.

9:27 Et facta est tribulatio magna in Israël, qualis non fuit ex die qua non est visus propheta in Israël.

9:27 And there was a great tribulation in Israel, such as was not since the day, that there was no prophet seen in Israel.

9:28 Et congregati sunt omnes amici Judæ, et dixerunt Jonathæ :

9:28 And all the friends of Judas came together, and said to Jonathan:

9:29 Ex quo frater tuus Judas defunctus est, vir similis ei non est, qui exeat contra inimicos nostros, Bacchidem et eos qui inimici sunt gentis nostræ.

9:29 Since thy brother Judas died there is not a man like him to go forth against our enemies, Bacchides, and them that are the enemies of our nation.

9:30 Nunc itaque, te hodie elegimus esse pro eo nobis in principem, et ducem ad bellandum bellum nostrum.

9:30 Now, therefore, we have chosen thee this day to be our prince, and captain, in his stead, to fight our battles.

9:31 Et suscepit Jonathas tempore illo principatum, et surrexit loco Judæ fratris sui.

9:31 So Jonathan took upon him the government at that time, and rose up in the place of Judas, his brother

9:32 Et cognovit Bacchides, et quærebat eum occidere.

9:32 And Bacchides had knowledge of it, and sought to kill him.

9:33 Et cognovit Jonathas, et Simon frater ejus, et omnes qui cum eo erant : et fugerunt in desertum Thecuæ et consederunt ad aquam lacus Asphar.

9:33 And Jonathan, and Simon, his brother, knew it, and all that were with them: and they fled into the desert of Thecua, and they pitched by the water of the lake Asphar,

9:34 Et cognovit Bacchides, et die sabbatorum venit ipse et omnis exercitus ejus trans Jordanem.

9:34 And Bacchides understood it, and he came himself, with all his army, over the Jordan, on the sabbath day.

9:35 Et Jonathas misit fratrem suum ducem populi, et rogavit Nabuthæos amicos suos, ut commodarent illis apparatum suum, qui erat copiosus.

9:35 And Jonathan sent his brother, a captain of the people, to desire the Nabutheans his friends, that they would lend them their equipage, which was copious.

9:36 Et exierunt filii Jambri ex Madaba, et comprehenderunt Joannem et omnia quæ habebat, et abierunt habentes ea.

9:36 And the children of Jambri came forth out of Madaba, and took John, and all that he had, and went away with them.

9:37 Post hæc verba, renuntiatum est Jonathæ et Simoni fratri ejus, quia filii Jambri faciunt nuptias magnas, et ducunt sponsam ex Madaba filiam unius de magnis principibus Chanaan cum ambitione magna.

9:37 After this it was told Jonathan, and Simon, his brother, that the children of Jambri made a great marriage, and were bringing the bride out of Madaba, the daughter of one of the great princes of Chanaan, with great pomp.

9:38 Et recordati sunt sanguinis Joannis fratris sui : et ascenderunt, et absconderunt se sub tegumento montis.

9:38 And they remembered the blood of John, their brother: and they went up, and hid themselves under the covert of the mountain.

9:39 Et elevaverunt oculos suos, et viderunt : et ecce tumultus, et apparatus multus : et sponsus processit, et amici ejus, et fratres ejus obviam illis cum tympanis, et musicis, et armis multis.

9:39 And they lifted up their eyes, and saw: and behold a tumult, and great preparation: and the bridegroom came forth, and his friends, and his brethren to meet them with timbrels, and musical instruments and many weapons.

9:40 Et surrexerunt ad eos ex insidiis, et occiderunt eos, et ceciderunt vulnerati multi, et residui fugerunt in montes : et acceperunt omnia spolia eorum :

9:40 And they rose up against them from the place where they lay in ambush, and slew them, and there fell many wounded, and the rest fled into the mountains, and they took all their spoils:

9:41 et conversæ sunt nuptiæ in luctum, et vox musicorum ipsorum in lamentum.

9:41 And the marriage was turned into mourning, and the noise of their musical instruments into lamentation.

9:42 Et vindicaverunt vindictam sanguinis fratris sui : et reversi sunt ad ripam Jordanis.

9:42 And they took revenge for the blood of their brother: and they returned to the bank of the Jordan.

9:43 Et audivit Bacchides, et venit die sabbatorum usque ad oram Jordanis in virtute magna.

9:43 And Bacchides heard it, and he came on the sabbath day even to the bank of the Jordan, with a great power.

9:44 Et dixit ad suos Jonathas : Surgamus, et pugnemus contra inimicos nostros : non est enim hodie sicut heri et nudiustertius :

9:44 And Jonathan said to his company: Let us arise, and fight against our enemies: for it is not now as yesterday, and the day before.

9:45 ecce enim bellum ex adverso, aqua vero Jordanis hinc et inde, et ripæ, et paludes, et saltus : et non est locus divertendi.

9:45 For behold the battle is before us, and the water of the Jordan on this side and on that side, and banks, and marshes, and woods: and there is no place for us to turn aside.

9:46 Nunc ergo, clamate in cælum, ut liberemini de manu inimicorum vestrorum. Et commissum est bellum.

9:46 Now, therefore, cry ye to heaven, that ye may be delivered from the hand of your enemies. And they joined battle.

9:47 Et extendit Jonathas manum suam percutere Bacchidem, et divertit ab eo retro :

9:47 And Jonathan stretched forth his hand to strike Bacchides, but he turned away from him backwards.

9:48 et desiliit Jonathas, et qui cum eo erant, in Jordanem, et transnataverunt ad eos Jordanem.

9:48 And Jonathan, and they that were with him, leapt into the Jordan, and swam over the Jordan to them.

9:49 Et ceciderunt de parte Bacchidis die illa mille viri. Et reversi sunt in Jerusalem,

9:49 And there fell of Bacchides' side that day a thousand men: and they returned to Jerusalem,

9:50 et ædificaverunt civitates munitas in Judæa, munitionem quæ erat in Jericho, et in Ammaum, et in Bethoron, et in Bethel, et Thamnata, et Phara, et Thopo muris excelsis, et portis, et seris.

9:50 And they built strong cities in Judea, the fortress that was in Jericho, and in Ammaus, and in Bethoron, and in Bethel, and Thamnata, and Phara, and Thopo, with high walls, and gates, and bars.

9:51 Et posuit custodiam in eis, ut inimicitias exercerent in Israël :

9:51 And he placed garrisons in them, that they might wage war against Israel:

9:52 et munivit civitatem Bethsuram, et Gazaram, et arcem, et posuit in eis auxilia, et apparatum escarum :

9:52 And he fortified the city of Bethsura, and Gazara, and the castle, and set garrisons in them, and provisions of victuals:

9:53 et accepit filios principum regionis obsides, et posuit eos in arce in Jerusalem in custodiam.

9:53 And he took the sons of the chief men of the country for hostages, and put them in the castle in Jerusalem in custody.

9:54 Et anno centesimo quinquagesimo tertio, mense secundo, præcepit Alcimus destrui muros domus sanctæ interioris, et destrui opera prophetarum : et cœpit destruere.

9:54 Now in the year one hundred and fifty-three, the second month, Alcimus commanded the walls of the inner court of the sanctuary to be thrown down, and the works of the prophets to be destroyed: and he began to destroy.

9:55 In tempore illo percussus est Alcimus : et impedita sunt opera illius, et occlusum est os ejus, et dissolutus est paralysi, nec ultra potuit loqui verbum, et mandare de domo sua.

9:55 At that time Alcimus was struck: and his works were hindered, and his mouth was stopped, and he was taken with a palsy, so that he could no more speak a word, nor give order concerning his house.

9:56 Et mortuus est Alcimus in tempore illo cum tormento magno.

9:56 And Alcimus died at that time in great torment.

9:57 Et vidit Bacchides quoniam mortuus est Alcimus, et reversus est ad regem. Et siluit terra annis duobus.

9:57 And Bacchides saw that Alcimus was dead: and he returned to the king, and the land was quiet for two years.

9:58 Et cogitaverunt omnes iniqui, dicentes : Ecce Jonathas, et qui cum eo sunt, in silentio habitant confidenter : nunc ergo adducamus Bacchidem, et comprehendet eos omnes una nocte.

9:58 And all the wicked held a council, saying: Behold Jonathan, and they that are with him, dwell at ease and without fear: now, therefore, let us bring Bacchides hither, and he shall take them all in one night.

9:59 Et abierunt, et consilium ei dederunt.

9:59 So they went, and gave him counsel.

9:60 Et surrexit ut veniret cum exercitu multo : et misit occulte epistolas sociis suis qui erant in Judæa, ut comprehenderent Jonathan, et eos qui cum eo erant : sed non potuerunt, quia innotuit eis consilium eorum.

9:60 And he arose to come with a great army: and he sent secretly letters to his adherents that were in Judea to seize upon Jonathan, and them that were with him: but they could not, for their design was known to them.

9:61 Et apprehendit de viris regionis, qui principes erant malitiæ, quinquaginta viros, et occidit eos :

9:61 And he apprehended of the men of the country, that were the principal authors of the mischief, fifty men, and he slew them.

9:62 et secessit Jonathas, et Simon, et qui cum eo erant, in Bethbessen, quæ est in deserto : et exstruxit diruta ejus, et firmaverunt eam.

9:62 And Jonathan, and Simon, and they that were with him, retired into Bethbessen, which is in the desert: and he repaired the breaches thereof, and they fortified it.

9:63 Et cognovit Bacchides, et congregavit universam multitudinem suam : et his, qui de Judæa erant, denuntiavit.

9:63 And when Bacchides knew it, he gathered together all his multitude: and sent word to them that were of Judea.

9:64 Et venit, et castra posuit desuper Bethbessen : et oppugnavit eam dies multos, et fecit machinas.

9:64 And he came, and camped above Bethbessen, and fought against it many days, and made engines.

9:65 Et reliquit Jonathas Simonem fratrem suum in civitate, et exiit in regionem, et venit cum numero :

9:65 But Jonathan left his brother, Simon, in the city and went forth into the country, and came with a number of men,

9:66 et percussit Odaren et fratres ejus, et filios Phaseron in tabernaculis ipsorum : et cœpit cædere, et crescere in virtutibus.

9:66 And struck Odares, and his brethren, and the children of Phaseron, in their tents, and he began to slay, and to increase in forces.

9:67 Simon vero, et qui cum ipso erant, exierunt de civitate, et succenderunt machinas,

9:67 But Simon, and they that were with him, sallied out of the city, and burnt the engines,

9:68 et pugnaverunt contra Bacchidem, et contritus est ab eis : et afflixerunt eum valde, quoniam consilium ejus et congressus ejus erat inanis.

9:68 And they fought against Bacchides, and he was discomfited by them: and they afflicted him exceedingly, for his counsel, and his enterprise was in vain.

9:69 Et iratus contra viros iniquos, qui ei consilium dederant ut veniret in regionem ipsorum, multos ex eis occidit : ipse autem cogitavit cum reliquis abire in regionem suam.

9:69 And he was angry with the wicked men that had given him counsel to come into their country, and he slew many of them: and he purposed to return with the rest into their country.

9:70 Et cognovit Jonathas : et misit ad eum legatos componere pacem cum ipso, et reddere ei captivitatem.

9:70 And Jonathan had knowledge of it, and he sent ambassadors to him to make peace with him, and to restore to him the prisoners.

9:71 Et libenter accepit, et fecit secundum verba ejus, et juravit se nihil facturum ei mali omnibus diebus vitæ ejus.

9:71 And he accepted it willingly, and did according to his words, and swore that he would do him no harm all the days of his life.

9:72 Et reddidit ei captivitatem, quam prius erat prædatus de terra Juda : et conversus abiit in terram suam, et non apposuit amplius venire in fines ejus.

9:72 And he restored to him the prisoners which he before had taken out of the land of Juda: and he returned, and went away into his own country, and he came no more into their borders.

9:73 Et cessavit gladius ex Israël : et habitavit Jonathas in Machmas, et cœpit Jonathas ibi judicare populum, et exterminavit impios ex Israël.

9:73 So the sword ceased from Israel: and Jonathan dwelt in Machmas, and Jonathan began there to judge the people, and he destroyed the wicked out of Israel.

Chapter 10

10:1 Et anno centesimo sexagesimo, ascendit Alexander Antiochi filius, qui cognominatus est Nobilis, et occupavit Ptolemaidam : et receperunt eum, et regnavit illic.

10:1 Now in the hundred and sixtieth year, Alexander, the son of Antiochus, surnamed the Illustrious, came up and took Ptolemais, and they received him, and he reigned there.

10:2 Et audivit Demetrius rex, et congregavit exercitum copiosum valde, et exivit obviam illi in prælium.

10:2 And king Demetrius heard of it, and gathered together an exceeding great army, and went forth against him to fight.

10:3 Et misit Demetrius epistolam ad Jonathan verbis pacificis, ut magnificaret eum.

10:3 And Demetrius sent a letter to Jonathan, with peaceable words, to magnify him.

10:4 Dixit enim : Anticipemus facere pacem cum eo, priusquam faciat cum Alexandro adversum nos :

10:4 For he said: Let us first make a peace with him, before he make one with Alexander against us.

10:5 recordabitur enim omnium malorum, quæ fecimus in eum, et in fratrem ejus, et in gentem ejus.

10:5 For he will remember all the evils that we have done against him, and against his brother, and against his nation.

10:6 Et dedit ei potestatem congregandi exercitum, et fabricare arma, et esse ipsum socium ejus : et obsides, qui erant in arce, jussit tradi ei.

10:6 And he gave him authority to gather together a army, and to make arms, and that he should be his confederate: and the hostages that were in the castle, he commanded to be delivered to him.

10:7 Et venit Jonathas in Jerusalem, et legit epistolas in auditu omnis populi, et eorum qui in arce erant.

10:7 And Jonathan came to Jerusalem, and read the letters in the hearing of all the people, and of them that were in the castle.

10:8 Et timuerunt timore magno, quoniam audierunt quod dedit ei rex potestatem congregandi exercitum.

10:8 And they were struck with great fear, because they heard that the king had given him authority to gather together an army.

10:9 Et traditi sunt Jonathæ obsides, et reddidit eos parentibus suis :

10:9 And the hostages were delivered to Jonathan, and he restored them to their parents.

10:10 et habitavit Jonathas in Jerusalem, et cœpit ædificare et innovare civitatem.

10:10 And Jonathan dwelt in Jerusalem, and began to build, and to repair the city.

10:11 Et dixit facientibus opera ut exstruerent muros, et montem Sion in circuitu lapidibus quadratis ad munitionem : et ita fecerunt.

10:11 And he ordered workmen to build the walls, and mount Sion round about with square stones for fortification: and so they did.

10:12 Et fugerunt alienigenæ, qui erant in munitionibus quas Bacchides ædificaverat :

10:12 Then the strangers that were in the strong holds, which Bacchides had built, fled away.

10:13 et reliquit unusquisque locum suum, et abiit in terram suam :

10:13 And every man left his place, and departed into his own country:

10:14 tantum in Bethsura remanserunt aliqui ex his qui reliquerant legem et præcepta Dei : erat enim hæc eis ad refugium.

10:14 Only in Bethsura there remained some of them, that had forsaken the law, and the commandments of God: for this was a place of refuge for them.

10:15 Et audivit Alexander rex promissa, quæ promisit Demetrius Jonathæ : et narraverunt ei prælia, et virtutes quas ipse fecit, et fratres ejus, et labores quos laboraverunt :

10:15 And king Alexander heard of the promises that Demetrius had made Jonathan: and they told him of the battles, and the worthy acts that he and his brethren had done, and the labours that they had endured.

10:16 et ait : Numquid inveniemus aliquem virum talem ? et nunc faciemus eum amicum, et socium nostrum.

10:16 And he said: Shall we find such another man? now, therefore, we will make him our friend and our confederate.

10:17 Et scripsit epistolam, et misit ei secundum hæc verba, dicens :

10:17 So he wrote a letter, and sent it to him according to these words, saying:

10:18 Rex Alexander fratri Jonathæ salutem.

10:18 King Alexander to his brother, Jonathan, greetings.

10:19 Audivimus de te quod vir potens sis viribus, et aptus es ut sis amicus noster :

10:19 We have heard of thee, that thou art a man of great power, and fit to be our friend:

10:20 et nunc constituimus te hodie summum sacerdotem gentis tuæ, et ut amicus voceris regis (et misit ei purpuram, et coronam auream) et quæ nostra sunt sentias nobiscum, et conserves amicitias ad nos.

10:20 Now therefore, we make thee this day high priest of thy nation, and that thou be called the king's friend, (and he sent him a purple robe, and a crown of gold) and that thou be of one mind with us in our affairs, and keep friendship with us.

10:21 Et induit se Jonathas stola sancta septimo mense, anno centesimo sexagesimo, in die solemni scenopegiæ : et congregavit exercitum, et fecit arma copiosa.

10:21 Then Jonathan put on the holy vestment in the seventh month, in the year one hundred and threescore, at the feast day of the tabernacles: and he gathered together an army, and made a great number of arms.

10:22 Et audivit Demetrius verba ista, et contristatus est nimis, et ait :

10:22 And Demetrius heard these words, and was exceeding sorry, and said:

10:23 Quid hoc fecimus, quod præoccupavit nos Alexander apprehendere amicitiam Judæorum ad munimen sui ?

10:23 What is this that we have done, that Alexander hath prevented us to gain the friendship of the Jews to strengthen himself?

10:24 scribam et ego illis verba deprecatoria, et dignitates, et dona, ut sint mecum in adjutorium.

10:24 I also will write to them words of request, and offer dignities, and gifts: that they may be with me to aid me.

10:25 Et scripsit eis in hæc verba : Rex Demetrius genti Judæorum salutem.

10:25 And he wrote to them in these words: King Demetrius to the nation of the Jews, greeting.

10:26 Quoniam servastis ad nos pactum, et mansistis in amicitia nostra, et non accessistis ad inimicos nostros, audivimus, et gavisi sumus.

10:26 Whereas you have kept covenant with us, and have continued in our friendship, and have not joined with our enemies, we have heard of it, and are glad.

10:27 Et nunc perseverate adhuc conservare ad nos fidem, et retribuemus vobis bona pro his quæ fecistis nobiscum :

10:27 Wherefore now continue still to keep fidelity towards us, and we will reward you with good things, for what you have done in our behalf.

10:28 et remittemus vobis præstationes multas, et dabimus vobis donationes.

10:28 And we will remit to you many charges, and will give you gifts.

10:29 Et nunc absolvo vos et omnes Judæos a tributis, et pretia salis indulgeo, et coronas remitto, et tertias seminis :

10:29 And now I free you, and all the Jews, from tributes, and I release you from the customs of salt, and remit the crowns, and the thirds of the seed:

10:30 et dimidiam partem fructus ligni, quod est portionis meæ, relinquo vobis ex hodierno die, et deinceps, ne accipiatur a terra Juda, et a tribus civitatibus quæ additæ sunt illi ex Samaria et Galilæa ; ex hodierna die et in totum tempus :

10:30 And the half of the fruit of trees, which is my share, I leave to you from this day forward, so that it shall not be taken of the land of Juda, and of the three cities that are added thereto out of Samaria and Galilee, from this day forth, and for ever:

10:31 et Jerusalem sit sancta, et libera cum finibus suis : et decimæ et tributa ipsius sint.

10:31 And let Jerusalem be holy and free, with the borders thereof: and let the tenths, and tributes be for itself.

10:32 Remitto etiam potestatem arcis, quæ est in Jerusalem : et do eam summo sacerdoti, ut constituat in ea viros quoscumque ipse elegerit, qui custodiant eam.

10:32 I yield up also the power of the castle that is in Jerusalem, and I give it to the high priest, to place therein such men as he shall choose, to keep it.

10:33 Et omnem animam Judæorum, quæ captiva est a terra Juda in omni regno meo, relinquo liberam gratis, ut omnes a tributis solvantur, etiam pecorum suorum.

10:33 And every soul of the Jews that hath been carried captive from the land of Juda in all my kingdom, I set at liberty freely, that all be discharged from tributes, even of their cattle.

10:34 Et omnes dies solemnes, et sabbata, et neomeniæ, et dies decreti, et tres dies ante diem solemnem, et tres dies post diem solemnem, sint omnes immunitatis et remissionis omnibus Judæis, qui sunt in regno meo :

10:34 And I will that all the feasts, and the sabbaths, and the new moons, and the days appointed, and three days before the solemn day, and three days after the solemn day, be all days of immunity and freedom, for all the Jews that are in my kingdom:

10:35 et nemo habebit potestatem agere aliquid, et movere negotia adversus aliquem illorum in omni causa.

10:35 And no man shall have power to do any thing against them, or to molest any of them, in any cause.

10:36 Et ascribantur ex Judæis in exercitu regis ad triginta millia virorum : et dabuntur illis copiæ ut oportet omnibus exercitibus regis, et ex eis ordinabuntur qui sint in munitionibus regis magni :

10:36 And let there be enrolled in the king's army to the number of thirty thousand of the Jews: and allowance shall be made them, as is due to all the king's forces and certain of them shall be appointed to be in the fortresses of the great king:

10:37 et ex his constituentur super negotia regni, quæ aguntur ex fide, et principes sint ex eis, et ambulent in legibus suis, sicut præcepit rex in terra Juda.

10:37 And some of them shall be set over the affairs of the kingdom, that are of trust, and let the governors be taken from among themselves, and let them walk in their own laws, as the king hath commanded in the land of Juda.

10:38 Et tres civitates, quæ additæ sunt Judææ ex regione Samariæ, cum Judæa reputentur : ut sint sub uno, et non obediant alii potestati, nisi summi sacerdotis.

10:38 And the three cities that are added to Judea, out of the country of Samaria, let them be accounted with Judea: that they may be under one, and obey no other authority but that of the high priest:

10:39 Ptolemaida et confines ejus, quas dedi donum sanctis qui sunt in Jerusalem, ad necessarios sumptus sanctorum.

10:39 Ptolemais and the confines thereof, I give as a free gift to the holy places that are in Jerusalem, for the necessary charges of the holy things.

10:40 Et ego do singulis annis quindecim millia siclorum argenti de rationibus regis, quæ me contingunt :

10:40 And I give every year fifteen thousand sickles of silver out of the king's accounts, of what belongs to me:

10:41 et omne quod reliquum fuerit, quod non reddiderant qui super negotia erant annis prioribus, ex hoc dabunt in opera domus.

10:41 And all that is above, which they that were over the affairs the years before, had not paid, from this time they shall give it to the works of the house.

10:42 Et super hæc quinque millia siclorum argenti, quæ accipiebant de sanctorum ratione per singulos annos : et hæc ad sacerdotes pertineant, qui ministerio funguntur.

10:42 Moreover, the five thousand sickles of silver, which they received from the account of the holy places, every year, shall also belong to the priests that execute the ministry.

10:43 Et quicumque confugerint in templum quod est Jerosolymis, et in omnibus finibus ejus, obnoxii regi in omni negotio dimittantur, et universa quæ sunt eis in regno meo, libera habeant.

10:43 And whosoever shall flee into the temple that is in Jerusalem, and in all the borders thereof, being indebted to the king for any matter, let them be set at liberty, and all that they have in my kingdom, let them have it free.

10:44 Et ad ædificanda vel restauranda opera sanctorum, sumptus dabuntur de ratione regis :

10:44 For the building also, or repairing the works of the holy places, the charges shall be given out of the king's revenues:

10:45 et ad exstruendos muros Jerusalem, et communiendos in circuitu, sumptus dabuntur de ratione regis, et ad construendos muros in Judæa.

10:45 For the building also of the walls of Jerusalem, and the fortifying thereof round about, the charges shall be given out of the king's account, as also for the building of the walls in Judea.

10:46 Ut audivit autem Jonathas et populus sermones istos, non crediderunt eis, nec receperunt eos : quia recordati sunt malitiæ magnæ, quam fecerat in Israël, et tribulaverat eos valde.

10:46 Now when Jonathan and the people heard these words, they gave no credit to them, nor received them because they remembered the great evil that he had done in Israel, for he had afflicted them exceedingly.

10:47 Et complacuit eis in Alexandrum, quia ipse fuerat eis princeps sermonum pacis, et ipsi auxilium ferebant omnibus diebus.

10:47 And their inclinations were towards Alexander, because he had been the chief promoter of peace in their regard, and him they always helped.

10:48 Et congregavit rex Alexander exercitum magnum, et admovit castra contra Demetrium.

10:48 And king Alexander gathered together a great army, and moved his camp near to Demetrius.

10:49 Et commiserunt prælium duo reges, et fugit exercitus Demetrii, et insecutus est eum Alexander, et incubuit super eos.

10:49 And the two kings joined battle, and the army of Demetrius fled away, and Alexander pursued after him, and pressed them close.

10:50 Et invaluit prælium nimis, donec occidit sol : et cecidit Demetrius in die illa.

10:50 And the battle was hard fought, till the sun went down: and Demetrius was slain that day.

10:51 Et misit Alexander ad Ptolemæum regem Ægypti legatos secundum hæc verba, dicens :

10:51 And Alexander sent ambassadors to Ptolemee king of Egypt, with words to this effect, saying:

10:52 Quoniam regressus sum in regnum meum, et sedi in sede patrum meorum, et obtinui principatum, et contrivi Demetrium, et possedi regionem nostram,

10:52 Forasmuch as I am returned into my kingdom and am set in the throne of my ancestors, and have gotten the dominion, and have overthrown Demetrius and possessed our country,

10:53 et commisi pugnam cum eo, et contritus est ipse et castra ejus a nobis, et sedimus in sede regni ejus :

10:53 And have joined battle with him, and both he and his army have been destroyed by us, and we are placed in the throne of his kingdom:

10:54 et nunc statuamus ad invicem amicitiam : et da mihi filiam tuam uxorem, et ego ero gener tuus, et dabo tibi dona, et ipsi, digna te.

10:54 Now, therefore, let us make friendship one with another: and give me now thy daughter to wife, and I will be thy son in law, and I will give both thee and her gifts worthy of thee.

10:55 Et respondit rex Ptolemæus, dicens : Felix dies, in qua reversus es ad terram patrum tuorum, et sedisti in sede regni eorum.

10:55 And king Ptolomee answered, saying: Happy is the day wherein thou didst return to the land of thy fathers, and sattest in the throne of their kingdom.

10:56 Et nunc faciam tibi quod scripsisti : sed occurre mihi Ptolemaidam, ut videamus invicem nos, et spondeam tibi sicut dixisti.

10:56 And now I will do to thee as thou hast written but meet me at Ptolemais, that we may see one another, and I may give her to thee as thou hast said.

10:57 Et exivit Ptolemæus de Ægypto, ipse et Cleopatra filia ejus, et venit Ptolemaidam anno centesimo sexagesimo secundo.

10:57 So Ptolemee went out of Egypt, with Cleopatra his daughter, and he came to Ptolemais, in the hundred and sixty-second year.

10:58 Et occurrit ei Alexander rex, et dedit ei Cleopatram filiam suam : et fecit nuptias ejus Ptolemaidæ, sicut reges in magna gloria.

10:58 And king Alexander met him, and he gave him his daughter, Cleopatra: and he celebrated her marriage at Ptolemais with great glory, after the manner of kings.

10:59 Et scripsit rex Alexander Jonathæ, ut veniret obviam sibi.

10:59 And king Alexander wrote to Jonathan, that he should come and meet him.

10:60 Et abiit cum gloria Ptolemaidam, et occurrit ibi duobus regibus, et dedit illis argentum multum, et aurum, et dona : et invenit gratiam in conspectu eorum.

10:60 And he went honourably to Ptolemais, and he met there the two kings, and he gave them much silver, and gold, and presents: and he found favour in their sight.

10:61 Et convenerunt adversus eum viri pestilentes ex Israël, viri iniqui interpellantes adversus eum : et non intendit ad eos rex.

10:61 And some pestilent men of Israel, men of a wicked life, assembled themselves against him, to accuse him: and the king gave no heed to them.

10:62 Et jussit spoliari Jonathan vestibus suis, et indui eum purpura : et ita fecerunt. Et collocavit eum rex sedere secum.

10:62 And he commanded that Jonathan's garments should be taken off, and that he should be clothed with purple: and they did so. And the king made him sit by himself.

10:63 Dixitque principibus suis : Exite cum eo in medium civitatis, et prædicate, ut nemo adversus eum interpellet de ullo negotio, nec quisquam ei molestus sit de ulla ratione.

10:63 And he said to his princes: Go out with him into the midst of the city, and make proclamation, that no man complain against him of any matter, and that no man trouble him for any manner of cause.

10:64 Et factum est, ut viderunt qui interpellabant gloriam ejus, quæ prædicabatur, et opertum eum purpura, fugerunt omnes :

10:64 So when his accusers saw his glory proclaimed, and him clothed with purple, they all fled away.

10:65 et magnificavit eum rex, et scripsit eum inter primos amicos, et posuit eum ducem, et participem principatus.

10:65 And the king magnified him, and enrolled him amongst his chief friends, and made him governor, and partaker of his dominion.

10:66 Et reversus est Jonathas in Jerusalem cum pace et lætitia.

10:66 And Jonathan returned into Jerusalem with peace and joy.

10:67 In anno centesimo sexagesimo quinto, venit Demetrius filius Demetrii a Creta in terram patrum suorum.

10:67 In the year one hundred and sixty-five, Demetrius, the son of Demetrius, came from Crete into the land of his fathers.

10:68 Et audivit Alexander rex, et contristatus est valde, et reversus est Antiochiam.

10:68 And king Alexander heard of it, and was much troubled, and returned to Antioch.

10:69 Et constituit Demetrius rex Apollonium ducem, qui præerat Cœlesyriæ : et congregavit exercitum magnum, et accessit ad Jamniam : et misit ad Jonathan summum sacerdotem,

10:69 And king Demetrius made Apollonius his general, who was governor of Celesyria: and he gathered together a great army, and came to Jamnia: and he sent to Jonathan, the high priest,

10:70 dicens : Tu solus resistis nobis : ego autem factus sum in derisum, et in opprobrium, propterea quia tu potestatem adversum nos exerces in montibus.

10:70 Saying: Thou alone standest against us, and I am laughed at and reproached, because thou shewest thy power against us in the mountains.

10:71 Nunc ergo si confidis in virtutibus tuis, descende ad nos in campum, et comparemus illic invicem : quia mecum est virtus bellorum.

10:71 Now, therefore, if thou trustest in thy forces, come down to us into the plain, and there let us try one another: for with me is the strength of war.

10:72 Interroga, et disce quis sum ego, et ceteri qui auxilio sunt mihi, qui et dicunt quia non potest stare pes vester ante faciem nostram, quia bis in fugam conversi sunt patres tui in terra sua :

10:72 Ask, and learn who I am, and the rest that help me, who also say that your foot cannot stand before our face, for thy fathers have twice been put to flight in their own land:

10:73 et nunc quomodo poteris sustinere equitatum et exercitum tantum in campo, ubi non est lapis, neque saxum, neque locus fugiendi ?

10:73 And now how wilt thou be able to abide the horsemen, and so great an army in the plain, where there is no stone, nor rock, nor place to flee to?

10:74 Ut audivit autem Jonathas sermones Apollonii, motus est animo : et elegit decem millia virorum, et exiit ab Jerusalem, et occurrit ei Simon frater ejus in adjutorium :

10:74 Now when Jonathan heard the words of Apollonius, he was moved in his mind: and he chose ten thousand men, and went out of Jerusalem, and Simon, his brother, met him to help him.

10:75 et applicuerunt castra in Joppen, et exclusit eum a civitate, quia custodia Apollonii Joppe erat : et oppugnavit eam.

10:75 And they pitched their tents near Joppe, but they shut him out of the city: because a garrison of Apollonius was in Joppe, and he laid siege to it.

10:76 Et exterriti qui erant in civitate, aperuerunt ei, et obtinuit Jonathas Joppen.

10:76 And they that were in the city being affrighted, opened the gates to him: so Jonathan took Joppe.

10:77 Et audivit Apollonius, et admovit tria millia equitum, et exercitum multum.

10:77 And Apollonius heard of it, and he took three thousand horsemen, and a great army.

10:78 Et abiit Azotum tamquam iter faciens, et statim exiit in campum, eo quod haberet multitudinem equitum, et confideret in eis. Et insecutus est eum Jonathas in Azotum, et commiserunt prælium.

10:78 And he went to Azotus, as one that was making a journey, and immediately he went forth into the plain: because he had a great number of horsemen, and he trusted in them. And Jonathan followed after him to Azotus, and they joined battle.

10:79 Et reliquit Apollonius in castris mille equites post eos occulte.

10:79 And Apollonius left privately in the camp a thousand horsemen behind them.

10:80 Et cognovit Jonathas quoniam insidiæ sunt post se, et circuierunt castra ejus, et jecerunt jacula in populum a mane usque ad vesperam.

10:80 And Jonathan knew that there was an ambush behind him, and they surrounded his army, and cast darts at the people from morning till evening.

10:81 Populus autem stabat, sicut præceperat Jonathas : et laboraverunt equi eorum.

10:81 But the people stood still, as Jonathan had commanded them: and so their horses were fatigued.

10:82 Et ejecit Simon exercitum suum, et commisit contra legionem : equites enim fatigati erant : et contriti sunt ab eo, et fugerunt.

10:82 Then Simon drew forth his army, and attacked the legion: for the horsemen were wearied: and they were discomfited by him, and fled.

10:83 Et qui dispersi sunt per campum, fugerunt in Azotum, et intraverunt in Bethdagon idolum suum, ut ibi se liberarent.

10:83 And they that were scattered about the plain fled into Azotus, and went into Bethdagon, their idol's temple, there to save themselves.

10:84 Et succendit Jonathas Azotum, et civitates quæ erant in circuitu ejus, et accepit spolia eorum, et templum Dagon : et omnes qui fugerunt in illud, succendit igni.

10:84 But Jonathan set fire to Azotus, and the cities that were round about it, and took the spoils of them and the temple of Dagon: and all them that were fled into it, he burnt with fire.

10:85 Et fuerunt qui ceciderunt gladio, cum his qui succensi sunt, fere octo millia virorum.

10:85 So they that were slain by the sword, with them that were burnt, were almost eight thousand men.

10:86 Et movit inde Jonathas castra, et applicuit ea Ascalonem : et exierunt de civitate obviam illi in magna gloria.

10:86 And Jonathan, removed his army from thence and camped against Ascalon: and they went out of the city to meet him with great honour.

10:87 Et reversus est Jonathas in Jerusalem cum suis, habentibus spolia multa.

10:87 And Jonathan returned into Jerusalem with his people, having many spoils.

10:88 Et factum est, ut audivit Alexander rex sermones istos, addidit adhuc glorificare Jonathan.

10:88 And it came to pass, when Alexander, the king heard these words, that he honoured Jonathan yet more.

10:89 Et misit ei fibulam auream, sicut consuetudo est dari cognatis regum. Et dedit ei Accaron, et omnes fines ejus, in possessionem.

10:89 And he sent him a buckle of gold, as the custom is, to be given to such as are of the royal blood. And he gave him Accaron, and all the borders thereof, in possession.

Chapter 11

11:1 Et rex Ægypti congregavit exercitum, sicut arena quæ est circa oram maris, et naves multas : et quærebat obtinere regnum Alexandri dolo, et addere illud regno suo.

11:1 And the king of Egypt gathered together an army, like the sand that lieth upon the sea shore, and many ships: and he sought to get the kingdom of Alexander by deceit, and join it to his own kingdom.

11:2 Et exiit in Syriam verbis pacificis, et aperiebant ei civitates, et occurrebant ei : quia mandaverat Alexander rex exire ei obviam, eo quod socer suus esset.

11:2 And he went out into Syria with peaceable words and they opened to him the cities, and met him: for king Alexander had ordered them to go forth to meet him, because he was his father in law.

11:3 Cum autem introiret civitatem Ptolemæus, ponebat custodias militum in singulis civitatibus.

11:3 Now when Ptolemee entered into the cities, he put garrisons of soldiers in every city.

11:4 Et ut appropiavit Azoto, ostenderunt ei templum Dagon succensum igni, et Azotum, et cetera ejus demolita, et corpora projecta, et eorum, qui cæsi erant in bello, tumulos quos fecerant secus viam.

11:4 And when he came near to Azotus, they shewed him the temple of Dagon that was burnt with fire, and Azotus, and the suburbs thereof, that were destroyed, and the bodies that were cast abroad, and the graves of them that were slain in the battle, which they had made near the way.

11:5 Et narraverunt regi quia hæc fecit Jonathas, ut invidiam facerent ei : et tacuit rex.

11:5 And they told the king that Jonathan had done these things, to make him odious: but the king held his peace.

11:6 Et occurrit Jonathas regi in Joppen cum gloria, et invicem se salutaverunt, et dormierunt illic.

11:6 And Jonathan came to meet the king at Joppe with glory, and they saluted one another, and they lodged there.

11:7 Et abiit Jonathas cum rege usque ad fluvium qui vocatur Eleutherus : et reversus est in Jerusalem.

11:7 And Jonathan went with the king as far as the river, called Eleutherus: and he returned into Jerusalem.

11:8 Rex autem Ptolemæus obtinuit dominium civitatum usque Seleuciam maritimam, et cogitabat in Alexandrum consilia mala.

11:8 And king Ptolemee got the dominion of the cities by the sea side, even to Seleucia, and he devised evil designs against Alexander.

11:9 Et misit legatos ad Demetrium, dicens : Veni, componamus inter nos pactum, et dabo tibi filiam meam, quam habet Alexander, et regnabis in regno patris tui :

11:9 And he sent ambassadors to Demetrius, saying: Come, let us make a league between us, and I will give thee my daughter whom Alexander hath, and thou shalt reign in the kingdom of thy father.

11:10 pœnitet enim me quod dederim illi filiam meam : quæsivit enim me occidere.

11:10 For I repent that I have given him my daughter: for he hath sought to kill me.

11:11 Et vituperavit eum, propterea quod concupierat regnum ejus.

11:11 And he slandered him, because he coveted his kingdom,

11:12 Et abstulit filiam suam, et dedit eam Demetrio, et alienavit se ab Alexandro, et manifestæ sunt inimicitiæ ejus.

11:12 And he took away his daughter, and gave her to Demetrius, and alienated himself from Alexander, and his enmities were made manifest.

11:13 Et intravit Ptolemæus Antiochiam, et imposuit duo diademata capiti suo, Ægypti et Asiæ.

11:13 And Ptolemee entered into Antioch, and set two crowns upon his head, that of Egypt, and that of Asia.

11:14 Alexander autem rex erat in Cilicia illis temporibus : quia rebellabant qui erant in locis illis.

11:14 Now king Alexander was in Cilicia at that time: because they that were in those places had rebelled.

11:15 Et audivit Alexander, et venit ad eum in bellum : et produxit Ptolemæus rex exercitum, et occurrit ei in manu valida, et fugavit eum.

11:15 And when Alexander heard of it, he came to give him battle: and king Ptolemee brought forth his army, and met him with a strong power, and put him to flight.

11:16 Et fugit Alexander in Arabiam, ut ibi protegeretur : rex autem Ptolemæus exaltatus est.

11:16 And Alexander fled into Arabia, there to be protected: and king Ptolemee was exalted.

11:17 Et abstulit Zabdiel Arabs caput Alexandri, et misit Ptolemæo.

11:17 And Zabdiel the Arabian took off Alexander's head, and sent it to Ptolemee.

11:18 Et rex Ptolemæus mortuus est in die tertia : et qui erant in munitionibus, perierunt ab his qui erant intra castra.

11:18 And king Ptolemee died the third day after: and they that were in the strong holds were destroyed by them that were within the camp.

11:19 Et regnavit Demetrius anno centesimo sexagesimo septimo.

11:19 And Demetrius reigned in the hundred and sixty-seventh year.

11:20 In diebus illis congregavit Jonathas eos qui erant in Judæa, ut expugnarent arcem quæ est in Jerusalem : et fecerunt contra eam machinas multas.

11:20 In those days Jonathan gathered together them that were in Judea, to take the castle that was in Jerusalem: and they made many engines of war against it.

11:21 Et abierunt quidam qui oderant gentem suam viri iniqui ad regem Demetrium, et renuntiaverunt ei quod Jonathas obsideret arcem.

11:21 Then some wicked men that hated their own nation, went away to king Demetrius, and told him that Jonathan was besieging the castle.

11:22 Et ut audivit, iratus est : et statim venit ad Ptolemaidam, et scripsit Jonathæ ne obsideret arcem, sed occurreret sibi ad colloquium festinato.

11:22 And when he heard it, he was angry: and forthwith he came to Ptolemais, and wrote to Jonathan that he should not besiege the castle, but should come to him in haste, and speak to him.

11:23 Ut audivit autem Jonathas, jussit obsidere : et elegit de senioribus Israël, et de sacerdotibus, et dedit se periculo.

11:23 But when Jonathan heard this, he bade them besiege it still: and he chose some of the ancients of Israel, and of the priests, and put himself in danger

11:24 Et accepit aurum, et argentum, et vestem, et alia xenia multa, et abiit ad regem Ptolemaidam : et invenit gratiam in conspectu ejus,

11:24 And he took gold, and silver, and raiment, and many other presents, and went to the king to Ptolemais and he found favour in his sight.

11:25 et interpellabant adversus eum quidam iniqui ex gente sua.

11:25 And certain wicked men of his nation made complaints against him.

11:26 Et fecit ei rex sicut fecerant ei qui ante eum fuerant : et exaltavit eum in conspectu omnium amicorum suorum,

11:26 And the king treated him as his predecessors had done before: and he exalted him in the sight of all his friends.

11:27 et statuit ei principatum sacerdotii, et quæcumque alia habuit prius pretiosa, et fecit eum principem amicorum.

11:27 And he confirmed him in the high priesthood and all the honours he had before, and he made him the chief of his friends.

11:28 Et postulavit Jonathas a rege ut immunem faceret Judæam, et tres toparchias, et Samariam et confines ejus : et promisit ei talenta trecenta.

11:28 And Jonathan requested of the king that he would make Judea free from tribute, and the three governments, and Samaria, and the confines thereof: and he promised him three hundred talents.

11:29 Et consensit rex : et scripsit Jonathæ epistolas de his omnibus, hunc modum continentes :

11:29 And the king consented: and he wrote letters to Jonathan of all these things, to this effect.

11:30 Rex Demetrius fratri Jonathæ salutem, et genti Judæorum.

11:30 King Demetrius to his brother, Jonathan, and to the nation of the Jews, greeting.

11:31 Exemplum epistolæ, quam scripsimus Lastheni parenti nostro de vobis, misimus ad vos ut sciretis :

11:31 We send you here a copy of the letter which we have written to Lasthenes, our parent, concerning you, that you might know it.

11:32 Rex Demetrius Lastheni parenti salutem.

11:32 King Demetrius to Lasthenes, his parent, greetings.

11:33 Genti Judæorum amicis nostris, et conservantibus quæ justa sunt apud nos, decrevimus benefacere propter benignitatem ipsorum, quam erga nos habent.

11:33 We have determined to do good to the nation of the Jews, who are our friends, and keep the things that are just with us, for their good will which they bear towards us.

11:34 Statuimus ergo illis omnes fines Judææ, et tres civitates, Lydan, et Ramathan, quæ additæ sunt Judææ ex Samaria, et omnes confines earum, sequestrari omnibus sacrificantibus in Jerosolymis pro his quæ ab eis prius accipiebat rex per singulos annos, et pro fructibus terræ et pomorum.

11:34 We have ratified, therefore, unto them all the borders of Judea, and the three cities, Apherema, Lydda, and Ramatha, which are added to Judea, out of Samaria, and all their confines, to be set apart to all them that sacrifice in Jerusalem, instead of the payments which the king received of them every year, and for the fruits of the land, and of the trees.

11:35 Et alia quæ ad nos pertinebant decimarum et tributorum ex hoc tempore, remittimus eis : et areas salinarum, et coronas, quæ nobis deferebantur,

11:35 And as for other things that belonged to us of the tithes, and of the tributes, from this time we discharge them of them: the saltpans also, and the crowns that were presented to us.

11:36 omnia ipsis concedimus : et nihil horum irritum erit, ex hoc, et in omne tempus.

11:36 We give all to them, and nothing hereof shall be revoked from this time forth and for ever.

11:37 Nunc ergo curate facere horum exemplum, et detur Jonathæ, et ponatur in monte sancto, in loco celebri.

11:37 Now, therefore, see that thou make a copy of these things, and let it be given to Jonathan, and set upon the holy mountain, in a conspicuous place.

11:38 Et videns Demetrius rex quod siluit terra in conspectu suo, et nihil ei resistit, dimisit totum exercitum suum, unumquemque in locum suum, excepto peregrino exercitu, quem contraxit ab insulis gentium : et inimici erant ei omnes exercitus patrum ejus.

11:38 And king Demetrius, seeing that the land was quiet before him, and nothing resisted him, sent away all his forces, every man to his own place, except the foreign army, which he had drawn together from the islands of the nations: so all the troops of his fathers hated him.

11:39 Tryphon autem erat quidam partium Alexandri prius : et vidit quoniam omnis exercitus murmurabat contra Demetrium, et ivit ad Emalchuel Arabem, qui nutriebat Antiochum filium Alexandri :

11:39 Now there was one Tryphon who had been of Alexander's party before: who seeing that all the army murmured against Demetrius, went to Emalchuel, the Arabian, who brought up Antiochus, the son of Alexander:

11:40 et assidebat ei, ut traderet eum ipsi, ut regnaret loco patris sui : et enuntiavit ei quanta fecit Demetrius, et inimicitias exercituum ejus adversus illum. Et mansit ibi diebus multis.

11:40 And he pressed him much to deliver him to him, that he might be king in his father's place: and he told him all that Demetrius had done, and how his soldiers hated him. And he remained there many days.

11:41 Et misit Jonathas ad Demetrium regem, ut ejiceret eos qui in arce erant in Jerusalem, et qui in præsidiis erant : quia impugnabant Israël.

11:41 And Jonathan sent to king Demetrius, desiring that he would cast out them that were in the castle in Jerusalem, and those that were in the strong holds: because they fought against Israel.

11:42 Et misit Demetrius ad Jonathan, dicens : Non hæc tantum faciam tibi, et genti tuæ, sed gloria illustrabo te, et gentem tuam, cum fuerit opportunum.

11:42 And Demetrius sent to Jonathan, saying: I will not only do this for thee, and for thy people, but I will greatly honour thee, and thy nation, when opportunity shall serve.

11:43 Nunc ergo recte feceris, si miseris in auxilium mihi viros : quia discessit omnis exercitus meus.

11:43 Now, therefore, thou shalt do well if thou send me men to help me: for all my army is gone from me.

11:44 Et misit ei Jonathas tria millia virorum fortium Antiochiam : et venerunt ad regem, et delectatus est rex in adventu eorum.

11:44 And Jonathan sent him three thousand valiant men to Antioch: and they came to the king, and the king was very glad of their coming.

11:45 Et convenerunt qui erant de civitate, centum viginti millia virorum, et volebant interficere regem.

11:45 And they that were of the city assembled themselves together, to the number of a hundred and twenty thousand men, and would have killed the king.

11:46 Et fugit rex in aulam : et occupaverunt qui erant de civitate, itinera civitatis, et cœperunt pugnare.

11:46 And the king fled into the palace: and they of the city kept the passages of the city, and began to fight.

11:47 Et vocavit rex Judæos in auxilium, et convenerunt omnes simul ad eum, et dispersi sunt omnes per civitatem :

11:47 And the king called the Jews to his assistance: and they came to him all at once, and they all dispersed themselves through the city.

11:48 et occiderunt in illa die centum millia hominum, et succenderunt civitatem, et ceperunt spolia multa in die illa, et liberaverunt regem.

11:48 And they slew in that day a hundred thousand men, and they set fire to the city, and got many spoils that day, and delivered the king.

11:49 Et viderunt qui erant de civitate, quod obtinuissent Judæi civitatem sicut volebant : et infirmati sunt mente sua, et clamaverunt ad regem cum precibus, dicentes :

11:49 And they that were of the city saw that the Jews had got the city as they would: and they were discouraged in their mind, and cried to the king, making supplication, and saying

11:50 Da nobis dextras, et cessent Judæi oppugnare nos, et civitatem.

11:50 Grant us peace, and let the Jews cease from assaulting us, and the city.

11:51 Et projecerunt arma sua, et fecerunt pacem, et glorificati sunt Judæi in conspectu regis, et in conspectu omnium qui erant in regno ejus, et nominati sunt in regno : et regressi sunt in Jerusalem habentes spolia multa.

11:51 And they threw down their arms, and made peace, and the Jews were glorified in the sight of the king, and in the sight of all that were in his realm, and were renowned throughout the kingdom, and returned to Jerusalem with many spoils.

11:52 Et sedit Demetrius rex in sede regni sui : et siluit terra in conspectu ejus.

11:52 So king Demetrius sat in the throne of his kingdom: and the land was quiet before him.

11:53 Et mentitus est omnia quæcumque dixit, et abalienavit se a Jonatha, et non retribuit ei secundum beneficia quæ sibi tribuerat, et vexabat eum valde.

11:53 And he falsified all whatsoever he had said, and alienated himself from Jonathan, and did not reward him according to the benefits he had received from him, but gave him great trouble.

11:54 Post hæc autem reversus est Tryphon, et Antiochus cum eo puer adolescens, et regnavit, et imposuit sibi diadema.

11:54 And after this Tryphon returned, and with him Antiochus, the young boy, who was made king, and put on the diadem.

11:55 Et congregati sunt ad eum omnes exercitus, quos disperserat Demetrius, et pugnaverunt contra eum : et fugit, et terga vertit.

11:55 And there assembled unto him all the hands which Demetrius had sent away, and they fought against Demetrius who turned his back and fled.

11:56 Et accepit Tryphon bestias, et obtinuit Antiochiam.

11:56 And Tryphon took the elephants, and made himself master of Antioch.

11:57 Et scripsit Antiochus adolescens Jonathæ, dicens : Constituo tibi sacerdotium, et constituo te super quatuor civitates, ut sis de amicis regis.

11:57 And young Antiochus wrote to Jonathan, saying: I confirm thee in the high priesthood, and I appoint thee ruler over the four cities, and to be one of the king's friends.

11:58 Et misit illi vasa aurea in ministerium, et dedit ei potestatem bibendi in auro, et esse in purpura, et habere fibulam auream :

11:58 And he sent him vessels of gold for his service, and he gave him leave to drink in gold, and to be clothed in purple, and to wear a golden buckle:

11:59 et Simonem fratrem ejus constituit ducem a terminis Tyri usque ad fines Ægypti.

11:59 And he made his brother, Simon, governor, from the borders of Tyre even to the confines of Egypt.

11:60 Et exiit Jonathas, et perambulabat trans flumen civitates : et congregatus est ad eum omnis exercitus Syriæ in auxilium, et venit Ascalonem, et occurrerunt ei honorifice de civitate.

11:60 Then Jonathan went forth, and passed through the cities beyond the river, and all the forces of Syria gathered themselves to him to help him, and he came to Ascalon, and they met him honourably out of the city.

11:61 Et abiit inde Gazam : et concluserunt se qui erant Gazæ : et obsedit eam, et succendit quæ erant in circuitu civitatis, et prædatus est ea.

11:61 And he went from thence to Gaza: and they that were in Gaza shut him out: and he besieged it, and burnt all the suburbs round about, and took the spoils.

11:62 Et rogaverunt Gazenses Jonathan, et dedit illis dexteram : et accepit filios eorum obsides, et misit illos in Jerusalem : et perambulavit regionem usque Damascum.

11:62 And the men of Gaza made supplication to Jonathan, and he gave them the right hand: and he took their sons for hostages, and sent them to Jerusalem: and he went through the country, as far as Damascus.

11:63 Et audivit Jonathas quod prævaricati sunt principes Demetrii in Cades, quæ est in Galilæa, cum exercitu multo, volentes eum removere a negotio regni :

11:63 And Jonathan heard that the generals of Demetrius were come treacherously to Cades, which is in Galilee, with a great army, purposing to remove him from the affairs of the kingdom.

11:64 et occurrit illis : fratrem autem suum Simonem reliquit intra provinciam.

11:64 And he went against them: but left his brother, Simon, in the country.

11:65 Et applicuit Simon ad Bethsuram, et expugnabat eam diebus multis, et conclusit eos.

11:65 And Simon encamped against Bethsura, and assaulted it many days, and shut them up.

11:66 Et postulaverunt ab eo dextras accipere, et dedit illis : et ejecit eos inde, et cepit civitatem, et posuit in ea præsidium.

11:66 And they desired him to make peace, and he granted it them: and he cast them out from thence, and took the city, and placed a garrison in it.

11:67 Et Jonathas et castra ejus applicuerunt ad aquam Genesar, et ante lucem vigilaverunt in campo Asor :

11:67 And Jonathan and his army encamped by the water of Genesar, and before it was light they were ready in the plain of Asor.

11:68 et ecce castra alienigenarum occurrebant in campo, et tendebant ei insidias in montibus : ipse autem occurrit ex adverso.

11:68 And behold the army of the strangers met him in the plain, and they laid an ambush for him in the mountains: but he went out against them.

11:69 Insidiæ vero exsurrexerunt de locis suis, et commiserunt prælium.

11:69 And they that lay in ambush rose out of their places, and joined battle.

11:70 Et fugerunt qui erant ex parte Jonathæ omnes, et nemo relictus est ex eis, nisi Mathathias filius Absolomi, et Judas filius Calphi, princeps militiæ exercitus.

11:70 And all that were on Jonathan's side fled, and none was left of them, but Mathathias, the son of Absalom, and Judas, the son of Calphi, chief captain of the army.

11:71 Et scidit Jonathas vestimenta sua, et posuit terram in capite suo, et oravit.

11:71 And Jonathan rent his garments, and cast earth upon his head, and prayed.

11:72 Et reversus est Jonathas ad eos in prælium, et convertit eos in fugam, et pugnaverunt.

11:72 And Jonathan turned again to them to battle, and he put them to flight, and they fought.

11:73 Et viderunt qui fugiebant partis illius, et reversi sunt ad eum, et insequebantur cum eo omnes usque Cades ad castra sua, et pervenerunt usque illuc :

11:73 And they of his part that fled saw this, and they turned again to him, and they all with him pursued the enemies, even to Cades, to their own camp, and they came even thither.

11:74 et ceciderunt de alienigenis in die illa tria millia virorum : et reversus est Jonathas in Jerusalem.

11:74 And there fell of the aliens in that day three thousand men: and Jonathan returned to Jerusalem.

Chapter 12

12:1 Et vidit Jonathas quia tempus eum juvat, et elegit viros, et misit eos Romam statuere et renovare cum eis amicitiam :

12:1 And Jonathan saw that the time served him, and he chose certain men, and sent them to Rome, to confirm and to renew the amity with them:

12:2 et ad Spartiatas, et ad alia loca misit epistolas secundum eamdem formam :

12:2 And he sent letters to the Spartans, and to other places, according to the same form.

12:3 et abierunt Romam, et intraverunt curiam, et dixerunt : Jonathas summus sacerdos, et gens Judæorum miserunt nos, ut renovaremus amicitiam et societatem secundum pristinum.

12:3 And they went to Rome, and entered into the senate house, and said: Jonathan, the high priest, and the nation of the Jews, have sent us to renew the amity, and alliance, as it was before.

12:4 Et dederunt illis epistolas ad ipsos per loca, ut deducerent eos in terram Juda cum pace.

12:4 And they gave them letters to their governors in every place, to conduct them into the land of Juda with peace.

12:5 Et hoc est exemplum epistolarum, quas scripsit Jonathas Spartiatis :

12:5 And this is a copy of the letters which Jonathan wrote to the Spartans:

12:6 Jonathas summus sacerdos, et seniores gentis, et sacerdotes, et reliquus populus Judæorum, Spartiatis fratribus salutem.

12:6 Jonathan, the high priest, and the ancients of the nation, and the priests, and the rest of the people of the Jews, to the Spartans, their brethren, greeting.

12:7 Jampridem missæ erant epistolæ ad Oniam summum sacerdotem ab Ario, qui regnabat apud vos, quoniam estis fratres nostri, sicut rescriptum continet, quod subjectum est.

12:7 There were letters sent long ago to Onias the high priest, from Arius, who reigned then among you to signify that you are our brethren, as the copy here underwritten doth specify.

12:8 Et suscepit Onias virum, qui missus fuerat, cum honore : et accepit epistolas, in quibus significabatur de societate et amicitia.

12:8 And Onias received the ambassador with honour and received the letters, wherein there was mention made of the alliance, and amity.

12:9 Nos cum nullo horum indigeremus, habentes solatio sanctos libros, qui sunt in manibus nostris,

12:9 We, though we needed none of these things having for our comfort the holy books that are in our hands,

12:10 maluimus mittere ad vos renovare fraternitatem et amicitiam, ne forte alieni efficiamur a vobis : multa enim tempora transierunt, ex quo misistis ad nos.

12:10 Chose rather to send to you to renew the brotherhood and friendship, lest we should become stranger to you altogether: for there is a long time passed since you sent to us.

12:11 Nos ergo in omni tempore sine intermissione in diebus solemnibus, et ceteris, quibus oportet, memores sumus vestri in sacrificiis quæ offerimus, et in observationibus, sicut fas est, et decet meminisse fratrum.

12:11 We, therefore, at all times without ceasing, both in our festivals, and other days wherein it is convenient, remember you in the sacrifices that we offer, and in our observances, as it is meet and becoming to remember brethren.

12:12 Lætamur itaque de gloria vestra.

12:12 And we rejoice at your glory.

12:13 Nos autem circumdederunt multæ tribulationes, et multa prælia, et impugnaverunt nos reges qui sunt in circuitu nostro.

12:13 But we have had many troubles and wars on every side; and the kings that are round about us have fought against us.

12:14 Noluimus ergo vobis molesti esse, neque ceteris sociis et amicis nostris in his præliis :

12:14 But we would not be troublesome to you, nor to the rest of our allies and friends, in these wars.

12:15 habuimus enim de cælo auxilium, et liberati sumus nos, et humiliati sunt inimici nostri.

12:15 For we have had help from heaven, and we have been delivered, and our enemies are humbled.

12:16 Elegimus itaque Numenium Antiochi filium, et Antipatrem Jasonis filium, et misimus ad Romanos renovare cum eis amicitiam et societatem pristinam.

12:16 We have chosen, therefore, Numenius the son of Antiochus, and Antipater, the son of Jason, and have sent them to the Romans, to renew with them the former amity and alliance.

12:17 Mandavimus itaque eis ut veniant etiam ad vos, et salutent vos, et reddant vobis epistolas nostras de innovatione fraternitatis nostræ.

12:17 And we have commanded them to go also to you, and salute you, and to deliver you our letters, concerning the renewing of our brotherhood.

12:18 Et nunc benefacietis respondentes nobis ad hæc.

12:18 And now you shall do well to give us an answer hereto.

12:19 Et hoc est rescriptum epistolarum quod miserat Oniæ :

12:19 And this is the copy of the letter which he had sent to Onias:

12:20 Arius rex Spartiatarum Oniæ sacerdoti magno salutem.

12:20 Arius, king of the Spartans, to Onias, the high priest, greeting.

12:21 Inventum est in scriptura de Spartiatis, et Judæis, quoniam sunt fratres, et quod sunt de genere Abraham.

12:21 It is found in writing concerning the Spartans, and the Jews, that they are brethren, and that they are of the stock of Abraham.

12:22 Et nunc ex quo hæc cognovimus, benefacitis scribentes nobis de pace vestra.

12:22 And now since this is come to our knowledge, you do well to write to us of your prosperity.

12:23 Sed et nos rescripsimus vobis : Pecora nostra, et possessiones nostræ, vestræ sunt : et vestræ, nostræ : mandavimus itaque hæc nuntiari vobis.

12:23 And we also have written back to you, That our cattle, and our possessions, are yours: and yours, ours. We, therefore, have commanded that these things should be told you.

12:24 Et audivit Jonathas quoniam regressi sunt principes Demetrii cum exercitu multo supra quam prius, pugnare adversus eum :

12:24 Now Jonathan heard that the generals of Demetrius were come again with a greater army than before to fight against him.

12:25 et exiit ab Jerusalem, et occurrit eis in Amathite regione : non enim dederat eis spatium ut ingrederentur regionem ejus.

12:25 So he went out from Jerusalem, and met them in the land of Amath: for he gave them no time to enter into his country.

12:26 Et misit speculatores in castra eorum : et reversi renuntiaverunt quod constituunt supervenire illis nocte.

12:26 And he sent spies into their camp, and they came back, and brought him word that they designed to come upon them in the night.

12:27 Cum occidisset autem sol, præcepit Jonathas suis vigilare, et esse in armis paratos ad pugnam tota nocte : et posuit custodes per circuitum castrorum.

12:27 And when the sun was set, Jonathan commanded his men to watch, and to be in arms all night long ready to fight, and he set sentinels round about the camp.

12:28 Et audierunt adversarii quod paratus est Jonathas cum suis in bello : et timuerunt, et formidaverunt in corde suo : et accenderunt focos in castris suis.

12:28 And the enemies heard that Jonathan and his men were ready for battle: and they were struck with fear and dread in their heart: and they kindled fires in their camp.

12:29 Jonathas autem, et qui cum eo erant, non cognoverunt usque mane : videbant autem luminaria ardentia,

12:29 But Jonathan, and they that were with him, knew it not till the morning: for they saw the lights burning.

12:30 et secutus est eos Jonathas, et non comprehendit eos : transierant enim flumen Eleutherum.

12:30 And Jonathan pursued after them, but overtook them not: for they had passed the river Eleutherus.

12:31 Et divertit Jonathas ad Arabas, qui vocantur Zabadæi : et percussit eos, et accepit spolia eorum.

12:31 And Jonathan turned upon the Arabians, that are called Zabadeans: and he defeated them, and took the spoils of them.

12:32 Et junxit, et venit Damascum, et perambulabat omnem regionem illam.

12:32 And he went forward, and came to Damascus, and passed through all that country.

12:33 Simon autem exiit, et venit usque ad Ascalonem, et ad proxima præsidia : et declinavit in Joppen, et occupavit eam

12:33 Simon also went forth, and came as far as Ascalon, and the neighbouring fortresses, and he turned aside to Joppe, and took possession of it,

12:34 (audivit enim quod vellent præsidium tradere partibus Demetrii), et posuit ibi custodes ut custodirent eam.

12:34 (For he heard that they designed to deliver the hold to them that took part with Demetrius) and he put a garrison there to keep it.

12:35 Et reversus est Jonathas, et convocavit seniores populi, et cogitavit cum eis ædificare præsidia in Judæa,

12:35 And Jonathan came back, and called together the ancients of the people; and he took a resolution with them to build fortresses in Judea,

12:36 et ædificare muros in Jerusalem, et exaltare altitudinem magnam inter medium arcis et civitatis, ut separaret eam a civitate, ut esset ipsa singulariter, et neque emant, neque vendant.

12:36 And to build up walls in Jerusalem, and raise a mount between the castle and the city, to separate it from the city, that so it might have no communication, and that they might neither buy nor sell.

12:37 Et convenerunt ut ædificarent civitatem : et cecidit murus qui erat super torrentem ab ortu solis, et reparavit eum, qui vocatur Caphetetha :

12:37 And they came together to build up the city: for the wall that was upon the brook, towards the east, was broken down, and he repaired that which is called Caphetetha:

12:38 et Simon ædificavit Adiada in Sephela, et munivit eam, et imposuit portas et seras.

12:38 And Simon built Adiada in Sephela, and fortified it, and set up gates and bars.

12:39 Et cum cogitasset Tryphon regnare Asiæ, et assumere diadema, et extendere manum in Antiochum regem :

12:39 Now when Tryphon had conceived a design to make himself king of Asia and to take the crown, and to stretch out his hand against king Antiochus:

12:40 timens ne forte non permitteret eum Jonathas, sed pugnaret adversus eum, quærebat comprehendere eum, et occidere. Et exsurgens abiit in Bethsan.

12:40 Fearing lest Jonathan would not suffer him, but would fight against him: he sought to seize upon him, and to kill him. So he rose up and came to Bethsan.

12:41 Et exivit Jonathas obviam illi cum quadraginta millibus virorum electorum in prælium, et venit Bethsan.

12:41 And Jonathan went out to meet him with forty thousand men chosen for battle, and came to Bethsan.

12:42 Et vidit Tryphon quia venit Jonathas cum exercitu multo ut extenderet in eum manus : timuit,

12:42 Now when Tryphon saw that Jonathan came with a great army, he durst not stretch forth his hand against him.

12:43 et excepit eum cum honore, et commendavit eum omnibus amicis suis, et dedit ei munera : et præcepit exercitibus suis ut obedirent ei, sicut sibi.

12:43 But received him with honour, and commended him to all his friends, and gave him presents: and he commanded his troops to obey him, as himself.

12:44 Et dixit Jonathæ : Ut quid vexasti universum populum, cum bellum nobis non sit ?

12:44 And he said to Jonathan: Why hast thou troubled all the people, whereas we have no war?

12:45 et nunc remitte eos in domos suas : elige autem tibi viros paucos, qui tecum sint, et veni mecum Ptolemaidam, et tradam eam tibi, et reliqua præsidia, et exercitum, et universos præpositos negotii : et conversus abibo : propterea enim veni.

12:45 Now, therefore, send them back to their own houses: and choose thee a few men that may be with thee, and come with me to Ptolemais, and I will deliver it to thee, and the rest of the strong holds, and the army, and all that have any charge, and I will return and go away: for this is the cause of my coming.

12:46 Et credidit ei, et fecit sicut dixit : et dimisit exercitum, et abierunt in terram Juda.

12:46 And Jonathan believed him, and did as he said: and sent away his army, and they departed into the land of Juda:

12:47 Retinuit autem secum tria millia virorum : ex quibus remisit in Galilæam duo millia : mille autem venerunt cum eo.

12:47 But he kept with him three thousand men: of whom he sent two thousand into Galilee, and one thousand went with him.

12:48 Ut autem intravit Ptolemaidam Jonathas, clauserunt portas civitatis Ptolemenses, et comprehenderunt eum : et omnes qui cum eo intraverant, gladio interfecerunt.

12:48 Now as soon as Jonathan entered into Ptolemais, they of Ptolemais shut the gates of the city, and took him: and all them that came in with him they slew with the sword.

12:49 Et misit Tryphon exercitum et equites in Galilæam et in campum magnum, ut perderent omnes socios Jonathæ.

12:49 Then Tryphon sent an army and horsemen into Galilee, and into the great plain, to destroy all Jonathan's company.

12:50 At illi cum cognovissent quia comprehensus est Jonathas, et periit, et omnes qui cum eo erant, hortati sunt semetipsos, et exierunt parati in prælium.

12:50 But they, when they understood that Jonathan, and all that were with him, were taken and slain, encouraged one another, and went out ready for battle.

12:51 Et videntes hi qui insecuti fuerant, quia pro anima res est illis, reversi sunt :

12:51 Then they that had come after them, seeing that they stood for their lives, returned back.

12:52 illi autem venerunt omnes cum pace in terram Juda. Et planxerunt Jonathan, et eos qui cum ipso fuerant, valde : et luxit Israël luctu magno.

12:52 Whereupon they all came peaceably into the land of Juda and they bewailed Jonathan, and them that had been with him, exceedingly: and Israel mourned with great lamentation.

12:53 Et quæsierunt omnes gentes quæ erant in circuitu eorum conterere eos : dixerunt enim :

12:53 Then all the heathens that were round about them, sought to destroy them. For they said:

12:54 Non habent principem et adjuvantem : nunc ergo expugnemus illos, et tollamus de hominibus memoriam eorum.

12:54 They have no prince, nor any to help them: now therefore, let us make war upon them, and take away the memory of them from amongst men.

Chapter 13

13:1 Et audivit Simon quod congregavit Tryphon exercitum copiosum ut veniret in terram Juda, et attereret eam.

13:1 Now Simon heard that Tryphon was gathering together a very great army to invade the land of Juda, and to destroy it.

13:2 Videns quia in tremore populus est, et in timore, ascendit Jerusalem, et congregavit populum :

13:2 And seeing that the people was in dread and in fear, he went up to Jerusalem, and assembled the people,

13:3 et adhortans dixit : Vos scitis quanta ego, et fratres mei, et domus patris mei, fecimus pro legibus et pro sanctis, prælia, et angustias quales vidimus :

13:3 And exhorted them, saying: You know what great battles I and my brethren, and the house of my father, have fought for the laws, and the sanctuary, and the distresses that we have seen:

13:4 horum gratia perierunt fratres mei omnes propter Israël, et relictus sum ego solus.

13:4 By reason whereof all my brethren have lost their lives for Israel's sake, and I am left alone.

13:5 Et nunc non mihi contingat parcere animæ meæ in omni tempore tribulationis : non enim melior sum fratribus meis.

13:5 And now far be it from me to spare my life in any time of trouble: for I am not better than my brethren.

13:6 Vindicabo itaque gentem meam, et sancta, natos quoque nostros, et uxores : quia congregatæ sunt universæ gentes conterere nos inimicitiæ gratia.

13:6 I will avenge then my nation and the sanctuary, and our children, and wives: for all the heathens are gathered together to destroy us out of mere malice.

13:7 Et accensus est spiritus populi simul ut audivit sermones istos :

13:7 And the spirit of the people was enkindled as soon as they heard these words:

13:8 et responderunt voce magna, dicentes : Tu es dux noster loco Judæ, et Jonathæ fratris tui :

13:8 And they answered with a loud voice, saying: Thou art our leader in the place of Judas, and Jonathan, thy brother:

13:9 pugna prælium nostrum : et omnia, quæcumque dixeris nobis, faciemus.

13:9 Fight thou our battles, and we will do whatsoever thou shalt say to us.

13:10 Et congregans omnes viros bellatores, acceleravit consummare universos muros Jerusalem, et munivit eam in gyro.

13:10 So gathering together all the men of war, he made haste to finish all the walls of Jerusalem, and he fortified it round about.

13:11 Et misit Jonathan filium Absalomi, et cum eo exercitum novum in Joppen, et ejectis his qui erant in ea, remansit illic ipse.

13:11 And he sent Jonathan, the son of Absalom, and with him a new army, into Joppe, and he cast out them that were in it, and himself remained there.

13:12 Et movit Tryphon a Ptolemaida cum exercitu multo, ut veniret in terram Juda, et Jonathas cum eo in custodia.

13:12 And Tryphon removed from Ptolemais with a great army, to invade the land of Juda, and Jonathan was with him in custody.

13:13 Simon autem applicuit in Addus contra faciem campi.

13:13 But Simon pitched in Addus, over against the plain.

13:14 Et ut cognovit Tryphon quia surrexit Simon loco fratris sui Jonathæ, et quia commissurus esset cum eo prælium, misit ad eum legatos,

13:14 And when Tryphon understood that Simon was risen up in the place of his brother, Jonathan, and that he meant to join battle with him, he sent messengers to him,

13:15 dicens : Pro argento, quod debebat frater tuus Jonathas in ratione regis propter negotia quæ habuit, detinuimus eum.

13:15 Saying: We have detained thy brother, Jonathan, for the money that he owed in the king's account, by reason of the affairs which he had the management of.

13:16 Et nunc mitte argenti talenta centum, et duos filios ejus obsides, ut non dimissus fugiat a nobis, et remittemus eum.

13:16 But now send a hundred talents of silver, and his two sons for hostages, that when he is set at liberty he may not revolt from us, and we will release him.

13:17 Et cognovit Simon quia cum dolo loqueretur secum : jussit tamen dari argentum et pueros, ne inimicitiam magnam sumeret ad populum Israël, dicentem :

13:17 Now Simon knew that he spoke deceitfully to him; nevertheless, he ordered the money and the children to be sent, lest he should bring upon himself a great hatred of the people of Israel, who might have said:

13:18 Quia non misit ei argentum, et pueros, propterea periit.

13:18 Because he sent not the money and the children therefore is he lost.

13:19 Et misit pueros, et centum talenta : et mentitus est, et non dimisit Jonathan.

13:19 So he sent the children and the hundred talents and he lied, and did not let Jonathan go.

13:20 Et post hæc venit Tryphon intra regionem, ut contereret eam : et gyraverunt per viam quæ ducit Ador : et Simon et castra ejus ambulabant in omnem locum quocumque ibant.

13:20 And after this, Tryphon entered within the country, to destroy it: and they went about by the way that leadeth to Ador: and Simon and his army marched to every place whithersoever they went.

13:21 Qui autem in arce erant, miserunt ad Tryphonem legatos, ut festinaret venire per desertum, et mitteret illis alimonias.

13:21 And they that were in the castle, sent messengers to Tryphon, that he should make haste to come through the desert, and send them victuals.

13:22 Et paravit Tryphon omnem equitatum, ut veniret illa nocte : erat autem nix multa valde, et non venit in Galaaditim.

13:22 And Tryphon made ready all his horsemen to come that night; but there fell a very great snow, and he came not into the country of Galaad.

13:23 Et cum appropinquasset Bascaman, occidit Jonathan et filios ejus illic.

13:23 And when he approached to Bascama, he slew Jonathan and his sons there.

13:24 Et convertit Tryphon, et abiit in terram suam.

13:24 And Tryphon returned, and went into his own country.

13:25 Et misit Simon, et accepit ossa Jonathæ fratris sui, et sepelivit ea in Modin civitate patrum ejus.

13:25 And Simon sent, and took the bones of Jonathan, his brother, and buried them in Modin, the city of his fathers.

13:26 Et planxerunt eum omnis Israël planctu magno, et luxerunt eum dies multos.

13:26 And all Israel bewailed him with great lamentation: and they mourned for him many days.

13:27 Et ædificavit Simon super sepulchrum patris sui et fratrum suorum ædificium altum visu, lapide polito retro et ante.

13:27 And Simon built over the sepulchre of his father and of his brethren, a building lofty to the sight, of polished stone, behind and before:

13:28 Et statuit septem pyramidas, unam contra unam, patri et matri, et quatuor fratribus :

13:28 And he set up seven pyramids, one against another, for his father, and his mother, and his four brethren:

13:29 et his circumposuit columnas magnas : et super columnas arma, ad memoriam æternam : et juxta arma naves sculptas, quæ viderentur ab omnibus navigantibus mare :

13:29 And round about these he set great pillars; and upon the pillars, arms, for a perpetual memory; and by the arms, ships carved, which might be seen by all that sailed on the sea.

13:30 hoc est sepulchrum, quod fecit in Modin usque in hunc diem.

13:30 This is the sepulchre that he made in Modin, even unto this day.

13:31 Tryphon autem cum iter faceret cum Antiocho rege adolescente, dolo occidit eum :

13:31 But Tryphon, when he was upon a journey with the young king, Antiochus, treacherously slew him.

13:32 et regnavit loco ejus, et imposuit sibi diadema Asiæ, et fecit plagam magnam in terra.

13:32 And he reigned in his place, and put on the crown of Asia: and brought great evils upon the land.

13:33 Et ædificavit Simon præsidia Judææ, muniens ea turribus excelsis, et muris magnis, et portis, et seris : et posuit alimenta in munitionibus.

13:33 And Simon built up the strong holds of Judea, fortifying them with high towers, and great walls, and gates and bars: and he stored up victuals in the fortresses.

13:34 Et elegit Simon viros, et misit ad Demetrium regem ut faceret remissionem regioni : quia actus omnes Tryphonis per direptionem fuerant gesti.

13:34 And Simon chose men, and sent to king Demetrius, to the end that he should grant an immunity to the land; for all that Tryphon did, was to spoil.

13:35 Et Demetrius rex ad verba ista respondit ei, et scripsit epistolam talem :

13:35 And king Demetrius, in answer to this request, wrote a letter in this manner:

13:36 Rex Demetrius Simoni summo sacerdoti et amico regum, et senioribus, et genti Judæorum, salutem.

13:36 King Demetrius to Simon, the high priest, and friend of kings, and to the ancients, and to the nation of the Jews, greeting:

13:37 Coronam auream, et bahem, quam misistis, suscepimus : et parati sumus facere vobiscum pacem magnam, et scribere præpositis regis remittere vobis quæ indulsimus.

13:37 The golden crown, and the palm, which you sent, we have received: and we are ready to make a firm peace with you, and to write to the king's chief officers to release you the things that we have released.

13:38 Quæcumque enim constituimus, vobis constant : munitiones, quas ædificastis, vobis sint :

13:38 For all that we have decreed in your favour shall stand in force. The strong holds that you have built, shall be your own.

13:39 remittimus quoque ignorantias et peccata usque in hodiernum diem, et coronam quam debebatis : et si quid aliud erat tributarium in Jerusalem, jam non sit tributarium.

13:39 And as for any oversight or fault committed unto this day, we forgive it: and the crown which you owed: and if any other thing were taxed in Jerusalem, now let it not be taxed.

13:40 Et si qui ex vobis apti sunt conscribi inter nostros, conscribantur, et sit inter nos pax.

13:40 And if any of you be fit to be enrolled among ours, let them be enrolled, and let there be peace between us.

13:41 Anno centesimo septuagesimo, ablatum est jugum gentium ab Israël.

13:41 In the year one hundred and seventy, the yoke of the Gentiles was taken off from Israel.

13:42 Et cœpit populus Israël scribere in tabulis, et gestis publicis, anno primo sub Simone summo sacerdote, magno duce, et principe Judæorum.

13:42 And the people of Israel began to write in the instruments, and public records, The first year under Simon, the high priest, the great captain, and prince of the Jews.

13:43 In diebus illis applicuit Simon ad Gazam, et circumdedit eam castris, et fecit machinas, et applicuit ad civitatem, et percussit turrem unam, et comprehendit eam.

13:43 In those days Simon besieged Gaza, and camped round about it, and he made engines, and set them to the city, and he struck one tower, and took it.

13:44 Et eruperant qui erant intra machinam in civitatem, et factus est motus magnus in civitate.

13:44 And they that were within the engine leapt into the city: and there was a great uproar in the city.

13:45 Et ascenderunt qui erant in civitate cum uxoribus et filiis supra murum, scissis tunicis suis, et clamaverunt voce magna, postulantes a Simone dextras sibi dari,

13:45 And they that were in the city went up, with their wives and children, upon the wall, with their garments rent, and they cried with a loud voice, beseeching Simon to grant them peace.

13:46 et dixerunt : Non nobis reddas secundum malitias nostras, sed secundum misericordias tuas.

13:46 And they said: Deal not with us according to our evil deeds, but according to thy mercy.

13:47 Et flexus Simon, non debellavit eos : ejecit tamen eos de civitate, et mundavit ædes in quibus fuerant simulacra, et tunc intravit in eam cum hymnis benedicens Dominum :

13:47 And Simon being moved, did not destroy them but yet he cast them out of the city, and cleansed the houses wherein there had been idols, and then he entered into it with hymns, blessing the Lord:

13:48 et ejecta ab ea omni immunditia, collocavit in ea viros qui legem facerent : et munivit eam, et fecit sibi habitationem.

13:48 And having cast out of it all uncleanness, he placed in it men that should observe the law: and he fortified it, and made it his habitation.

13:49 Qui autem erant in arce Jerusalem, prohibebantur egredi et ingredi regionem, et emere ac vendere : et esurierunt valde, et multi ex eis fame perierunt,

13:49 But they that were in the castle of Jerusalem were hindered from going out and coming into the country, and from buying and selling: and they were straitened with hunger, and many of them perished through famine.

13:50 et clamaverunt ad Simonem ut dextras acciperent : et dedit illis : et ejecit eos inde, et mundavit arcem a contaminationibus :

13:50 And they cried to Simon for peace, and he granted it to them: and he cast them out from thence and cleansed the castle from uncleannesses.

13:51 et intraverunt in eam tertia et vigesima die secundi mensis, anno centesimo septuagesimo primo, cum laude, et ramis palmarum, et cinyris, et cymbalis, et nablis, et hymnis, et canticis, quia contritus est inimicus magnus ex Israël.

13:51 And they entered into it the three and twentieth day of the second month, in the year one hundred and seventy-one, with thanksgiving, and branches of palm trees, and harps, and cymbals, and psalteries, and hymns, and canticles, because the great enemy was destroyed out of Israel.

13:52 Et constituit ut omnibus annis agerentur dies hi cum lætitia.

13:52 And he ordained that these days should be kept every year with gladness.

13:53 Et munivit montem templi, qui erat secus arcem, et habitavit ibi ipse, et qui cum eo erant.

13:53 And he fortified the mountain of the temple that was near the castle, and he dwelt there himself, and they that were with him.

13:54 Et vidit Simon Joannem filium suum, quod fortis prælii vir esset : et posuit eum ducem virtutum universarum : et habitavit in Gazaris.

13:54 And Simon saw that John, his son, was a valiant man for war: and he made him captain of all the forces: and he dwelt in Gazara.

Chapter 14

14:1 Anno centesimo septuagesimo secundo, congregavit rex Demetrius exercitum suum, et abiit in Mediam ad contrahenda sibi auxilia, ut expugnaret Tryphonem.

14:1 In the year one hundred and seventy-two king Demetrius assembled his army, and went into Media to get him succours to fight against Tryphon.

14:2 Et audivit Arsaces rex Persidis et Mediæ, quia intravit Demetrius confines suos : et misit unum de principibus suis ut comprehenderet eum vivum, et adduceret eum ad se.

14:2 And Arsaces, the king of Persia and Media, heard that Demetrius was entered within his borders, and he sent one of his princes to take him alive, and bring him to him.

14:3 Et abiit, et percussit castra Demetrii : et comprehendit eum, et duxit eum ad Arsacem, et posuit eum in custodiam.

14:3 And he went, and defeated the army of Demetrius: and took him, and brought him to Arsaces, and he put him into custody.

14:4 Et siluit omnis terra Juda omnibus diebus Simonis, et quæsivit bona genti suæ : et placuit illis potestas ejus et gloria ejus omnibus diebus.

14:4 And all the land of Juda was at rest all the days of Simon, and he sought the good of his nation: and his power, and his glory pleased them well all his days.

14:5 Et cum omni gloria sua accepit Joppen in portum, et fecit introitum in insulis maris.

14:5 And with all his glory he took Joppe for a haven, and made an entrance to the isles of the sea.

14:6 Et dilatavit fines gentis suæ, et obtinuit regionem.

14:6 And he enlarged the bounds of his nation, and made himself master of the country.

14:7 Et congregavit captivitatem multam, et dominatus est Gazaræ, et Bethsuræ, et arci : et abstulit immunditias ex ea, et non erat qui resisteret ei.

14:7 And he gathered together a great number of captives, and had the dominion of Gazara, and of Bethsura, and of the castle: and took away all uncleanness out of it, and there was none that resisted him.

14:8 Et unusquisque colebat terram suam cum pace : et terra Juda dabat fructus suos, et ligna camporum fructum suum.

14:8 And every man tilled his land with peace, and the land of Juda yielded her increase, and the trees of the fields their fruit.

14:9 Seniores in plateis sedebant omnes, et de bonis terræ tractabant, et juvenes induebant se gloriam, et stolas belli.

14:9 The ancient men sat all in the streets, and treated together of the good things of the land, and the young men put on them glory, and the robes of war.

14:10 Et civitatibus tribuebat alimonias, et constituebat eas ut essent vasa munitionis quoadusque nominatum est nomen gloriæ ejus usque ad extremum terræ.

14:10 And he provided victuals for the cities, and he appointed that they should be furnished with ammunition, so that the fame of his glory was renowned even to the end of the earth.

14:11 Fecit pacem super terram, et lætatus est Israël lætitia magna.

14:11 He made peace in the land, and Israel rejoiced with great joy.

14:12 Et sedit unusquisque sub vite sua, et sub ficulnea sua : et non erat qui eos terreret.

14:12 And every man sat under his vine, and under his fig tree: and there was none to make them afraid.

14:13 Defecit impugnans eos super terram : reges contriti sunt in diebus illis.

14:13 There was none left in the land to fight against them: kings were discomfited in those days.

14:14 Et confirmavit omnes humiles populi sui, et legem exquisivit, et abstulit omnem iniquum et malum :

14:14 And he strengthened all those of his people that were brought low, and he sought the law, and took away every unjust and wicked man.

14:15 sancta glorificavit, et multiplicavit vasa sanctorum.

14:15 He glorified the sanctuary, and multiplied the vessels of the holy places.

14:16 Et auditum est Romæ quia defunctus esset Jonathas, et usque in Spartiatas : et contristati sunt valde.

14:16 And it was heard at Rome, and as far as Sparta, that Jonathan was dead: and they were very sorry.

14:17 Ut audierunt autem quod Simon frater ejus factus esset summus sacerdos loco ejus, et ipse obtineret omnem regionem, et civitates in ea,

14:17 But when they heard that Simon, his brother, was made high priest in his place, and was possessed of all the country, and the cities therein:

14:18 scripserunt ad eum in tabulis æreis, ut renovarent amicitias et societatem quam fecerant cum Juda et cum Jonatha, fratribus ejus.

14:18 They wrote to him in tables of brass, to renew the friendship and alliance which they had made with Judas and with Jonathan, his brethren.

14:19 Et lectæ sunt in conspectu ecclesiæ in Jerusalem. Et hoc exemplum epistolarum, quas Spartiatæ miserunt :

14:19 And they were read before the assembly in Jerusalem. And this is the copy of the letters that the Spartans sent.

14:20 Spartianorum principes et civitates, Simoni sacerdoti magno, et senioribus, et sacerdotibus, et reliquo populo Judæorum, fratribus, salutem.

14:20 The princes and the cities of the Spartans, to Simon, the high priest, and to the ancients, and the priests, and the rest of the people of the Jews, their brethren, greeting.

14:21 Legati, qui missi sunt ad populum nostrum, nuntiaverunt nobis de vestra gloria, et honore, ac lætitia : et gavisi sumus in introitu eorum.

14:21 The ambassadors that were sent to our people, have told us of your glory, and honour, and joy: and we rejoiced at their coming.

14:22 Et scripsimus quæ ab eis erant dicta in conciliis populi, sic : Numenius Antiochi, et Antipater Jasonis filius, legati Judæorum, venerunt ad nos, renovantes nobiscum amicitiam pristinam.

14:22 And we registered what was said by them in the councils of the people, in this manner: Numenius, the son of Antiochus, and Antipater, the son of Jason, ambassadors of the Jews, came to us to renew the former friendship with us.

14:23 Et placuit populo excipere viros gloriose, et ponere exemplum sermonum eorum in segregatis populi libris, ut sit ad memoriam populo Spartiatarum. Exemplum autem horum scripsimus Simoni magno sacerdoti.

14:23 And it pleased the people to receive the men honourably, and to put a copy of their words in the public records, to be a memorial to the people of the Spartans. And we have written a copy of them to Simon, the high priest.

14:24 Post hæc autem misit Simon Numenium Romam, habentem clypeum aureum magnum, pondo mnarum mille, ad statuendam cum eis societatem. Cum autem audisset populus Romanus

14:24 And after this Simon sent Numenius to Rome, with a great shield of gold, of the weight of a thousand pounds, to confirm the league with them. And when the people of Rome had heard

14:25 sermones istos, dixerunt : Quam gratiarum actionem reddemus Simoni, et filiis ejus ?

14:25 These words, they said: What thanks shall we give to Simon, and his sons:

14:26 restituit enim ipse fratres suos, et expugnavit inimicos Israël ab eis, et statuerunt ei libertatem, et descripserunt in tabulis æreis, et posuerunt in titulis in monte Sion.

14:26 For he hath restored his brethren, and hath driven away in fight the enemies of Israel from them: and they decreed him liberty, and registered it in tables of brass, and set it upon pillars in mount Sion.

14:27 Et hoc est exemplum scripturæ : Octavadecima die mensis Elul, anno centesimo septuagesimo secundo, anno tertio sub Simone sacerdote magno in Asaramel,

14:27 And this is a copy of the writing. The eighteenth day of the month Elul, in the year one hundred and seventy-two, being the third year under Simon, the high priest, at Asaramel,

14:28 in conventu magno sacerdotum, et populi, et principum gentis, et seniorum regionis, nota facta sunt hæc : quoniam frequenter facta sunt prælia in regione nostra,

14:28 In a great assembly of the priests, and of the people, and the princes of the nation, and the ancients of the country, these things were notified: Forasmuch as there have often been wars in our country,

14:29 Simon autem Mathathiæ filius, ex filiis Jarib, et fratres ejus, dederunt se periculo, et restiterunt adversariis gentis suæ, ut starent sancta ipsorum, et lex : et gloria magna glorificaverunt gentem suam.

14:29 And Simon, the son of Mathathias, of the children of Jarib, and his brethren, have put themselves in danger, and resisted the enemies of their nation, for the maintenance of their holy places, and the law: and have raised their nation to great glory.

14:30 Et congregavit Jonathas gentem suam, et factus est illis sacerdos magnus, et appositus est ad populum suum.

14:30 And Jonathan gathered together his nation, and was made their high priest, and he was laid to his people.

14:31 Et voluerunt inimici eorum calcare et atterere regionem ipsorum, et extendere manus in sancta eorum.

14:31 And their enemies desired to tread down and destroy their country, and to stretch forth their hands against their holy places.

14:32 Tunc restitit Simon, et pugnavit pro gente sua, et erogavit pecunias multas, et armavit viros virtutis gentis suæ, et dedit illis stipendia :

14:32 Then Simon resisted and fought for his nation, and laid out much of his money, and armed the valiant men of his nation, and gave them wages.

14:33 et munivit civitates Judææ, et Bethsuram, quæ erat in finibus Judææ, ubi erant arma hostium antea : et posuit illic præsidium viros Judæos.

14:33 And he fortified the cities of Judea and Bethsura that lieth in the borders of Judea, where the armour of the enemies was before: and he placed there a garrison of Jews.

14:34 Et Joppen munivit, quæ erat ad mare, et Gazaram, quæ est in finibus Azoti, in qua hostes antea habitabant : et collocavit illic Judæos, et quæcumque apta erant ad correptionem eorum, posuit in eis.

14:34 And he fortified Joppe, which lieth by the sea: and Gazara, which bordereth upon Azotus, wherein the enemies dwelt before, and he placed Jews here: and furnished them with all things convenient for their reparation.

14:35 Et vidit populus actum Simonis, et gloriam quam cogitabat facere genti suæ, et posuerunt eum ducem suum, et principem sacerdotum, eo quod ipse fecerat hæc omnia, et justitiam, et fidem, quam conservavit genti suæ, et exquisivit omni modo exaltare populum suum.

14:35 And the people seeing the acts of Simon, and to what glory he meant to bring his nation, made him their prince and high priest, because he had done all these things, and for the justice and faith which he kept to his nation, and for that he sought by all means to advance his people.

14:36 Et in diebus ejus prosperatum est in manibus ejus, ut tollerentur gentes de regione ipsorum, et qui in civitate David erant, in Jerusalem in arce, de qua procedebant, et contaminabant omnia quæ in circuitu sanctorum sunt, et inferebant plagam magnam castitati :

14:36 And in his days things prospered in his hands, so that the heathens were taken away out of their country, and they also that were in the city of David, in Jerusalem, in the castle, out of which they issued forth, and profaned all places round about the sanctuary, and did much evil to purity.

14:37 et collocavit in ea viros Judæos ad tutamentum regionis, et civitatis, et exaltavit muros Jerusalem.

14:37 And he placed therein Jews for the defence of the country, and of the city, and he raised up the walls of Jerusalem.

14:38 Et rex Demetrius statuit illi summum sacerdotium.

14:38 And king Demetrius confirmed him in the high priesthood.

14:39 Secundum hæc fecit eum amicum suum, et glorificavit eum gloria magna.

14:39 According to these things he made him his friend, and glorified him with great glory.

14:40 Audivit enim quod appellati sunt Judæi a Romanis amici, et socii, et fratres, et quia susceperunt legatos Simonis gloriose,

14:40 For he had heard that the Romans had called the Jews their friends, and confederates, and brethren, and that they had received Simon's ambassadors with honour:

14:41 et quia Judæi et sacerdotes eorum consenserunt eum esse ducem suum, et summum sacerdotem in æternum, donec surgat propheta fidelis :

14:41 And that the Jews, and their priests, had consented that he should be their prince and high priest for ever, till there should arise a faithful prophet:

14:42 et ut sit super eos dux, et ut cura esset illi pro sanctis, et ut constitueret præpositos super opera eorum, et super regionem, et super arma, et super præsidia :

14:42 And that he should be chief over them, and that he should have the charge of the sanctuary, and that he should appoint rulers over their works, and over the country, and over the armour, and over the strong holds;

14:43 et cura sit illi de sanctis : et ut audiatur ab omnibus, et scribantur in nomine ejus omnes conscriptiones in regione : et ut operiatur purpura et auro :

14:43 And that he should have care of the holy places; and that he should be obeyed by all, and that all the writings in the country should be made in his name; and that he should be clothed with purple and gold:

14:44 et ne liceat ulli ex populo et ex sacerdotibus irritum facere aliquid horum, et contradicere his quæ ab eo dicuntur, aut convocare conventum in regione sine ipso, et vestiri purpura, et uti fibula aurea :

14:44 And that it should not be lawful for any of the people, or of the priests, to disannul any of these things, or to gainsay his words, or to call together an assembly in the country without him: or to be clothed with purple, or to wear a buckle of gold.

14:45 qui autem fecerit extra hæc, aut irritum fecerit aliquid horum, reus erit.

14:45 And whosoever shall do otherwise, or shall make void any of these things, shall be punished.

14:46 Et complacuit omni populo statuere Simonem, et facere secundum verba ista.

14:46 And it pleased all the people to establish Simon, and to do according to these words.

14:47 Et suscepit Simon, et placuit ei ut summo sacerdotio fungeretur, et esset dux et princeps gentis Judæorum, et sacerdotum, et præesset omnibus.

14:47 And Simon accepted thereof, and was well pleased to execute the office of the high priesthood, and to be captain, and prince of the nation of the Jews, and of the priests, and to be chief over all.

14:48 Et scripturam istam dixerunt ponere in tabulis æreis, et ponere eas in peribolo sanctorum, in loco celebri :

14:48 And they commanded that this writing should be put in tables of brass, and that they should be set up within the compass of the sanctuary, in a conspicuous place:

14:49 exemplum autem eorum ponere in ærario, ut habeat Simon, et filii ejus.

14:49 And that a copy thereof should be put in the treasury, that Simon, and his sons, may have it.

Chapter 15

15:1 Et misit rex Antiochus filius Demetrii epistolas ab insulis maris Simoni sacerdoti, et principi gentis Judæorum, et universæ genti :

15:1 And king Antiochus, the son of Demetrius, sent letters from the isles of the sea to Simon, the priest, and prince of the nation of the Jews, and to all the people:

15:2 et erant continentes hunc modum : Rex Antiochus Simoni sacerdoti magno, et genti Judæorum salutem.

15:2 And the contents were these: King Antiochus to Simon, the high priest, and to the nation of the Jews, greeting.

15:3 Quoniam quidem pestilentes obtinuerunt regnum patrum nostrorum, volo autem vendicare regnum, et restituere illud sicut erat antea : et electam feci multitudinem exercitus, et feci naves bellicas.

15:3 Forasmuch as certain pestilent men have usurped the kingdom of our fathers, and my purpose is to challenge the kingdom, and to restore it to its former estate; and I have chosen a great army, and have built ships of war.

15:4 Volo autem procedere per regionem ut ulciscar in eos, qui corruperunt regionem nostram, et qui desolaverunt civitates multas in regno meo.

15:4 And I design to go through the country, that I may take revenge of them that have destroyed our country, and that have made many cities desolate in my realm.

15:5 Nunc ergo statuo tibi omnes oblationes, quas remiserunt tibi ante me omnes reges, et quæcumque alia dona remiserunt tibi :

15:5 Now, therefore, I confirm unto thee all the oblations which all the kings before me remitted to thee, and what other gifts soever they remitted to thee:

15:6 et permitto tibi facere percussuram proprii numismatis in regione tua :

15:6 And I give thee leave to coin thy own money in thy country:

15:7 Jerusalem autem sanctam esse, et liberam : et omnia arma, quæ fabricata sunt, et præsidia, quæ construxisti, quæ tenes, maneant tibi.

15:7 And let Jerusalem be holy and free, and all the armour that hath been made, and the fortresses which thou hast built, and which thou keepest in thy hands, let them remain to thee.

15:8 Et omne debitum regis, et quæ futura sunt regi, ex hoc et in totum tempus remittuntur tibi.

15:8 And all that is due to the king, and what should be the king's hereafter, from this present and for ever, is forgiven thee.

15:9 Cum autem obtinuerimus regnum nostrum, glorificabimus te, et gentem tuam, et templum, gloria magna, ita ut manifestetur gloria vestra in universa terra.

15:9 And when we shall have recovered our kingdom, we will glorify thee, and thy nation, and the temple, with great glory, so that your glory shall be made manifest in all the earth.

15:10 Anno centesimo septuagesimo quarto exiit Antiochus in terram patrum suorum, et convenerunt ad eum omnes exercitus, ita ut pauci relicti essent cum Tryphone.

15:10 In the year one hundred and seventy-four, Antiochus entered into the land of his fathers, and all the forces assembled to him, so that few were left with Tryphon.

15:11 Et insecutus est eum Antiochus rex, et venit Doram fugiens per maritimam :

15:11 And king Antiochus pursued after him, and he fled along by the sea coast and came to Dora.

15:12 sciebat enim quod congregata sunt mala in eum, et reliquit eum exercitus :

15:12 For he perceived that evils were gathered together upon him, and his troops had forsaken him.

15:13 et applicuit Antiochus super Doram cum centum viginti millibus virorum belligeratorum, et octo millibus equitum :

15:13 And Antiochus camped above Dora with a hundred and twenty thousand men of war, and eight thousand horsemen:

15:14 et circuivit civitatem, et naves a mari accesserunt : et vexabant civitatem a terra et mari, et neminem sinebant ingredi vel egredi.

15:14 And he invested the city, and the ships drew near by sea: and they annoyed the city by land, and by sea, and suffered none to come in, or to go out.

15:15 Venit autem Numenius, et qui cum eo fuerant, ab urbe Roma, habentes epistolas regibus et regionibus scriptas, in quibus continebantur hæc :

15:15 And Numenius, and they that had been with him, came from the city of Rome, having letters written to the kings, and countries, the contents whereof were these:

15:16 Lucius consul Romanorum, Ptolemæo regi salutem.

15:16 Lucius, the consul of the Romans, to king Ptolemee, greeting.

15:17 Legati Judæorum venerunt ad nos amici nostri, renovantes pristinam amicitiam et societatem, missi a Simone principe sacerdotum et populo Judæorum.

15:17 The ambassadors of the Jews, our friends, came to us, to renew the former friendship and alliance, being sent from Simon, the high priest, and the people of the Jews.

15:18 Attulerunt autem et clypeum aureum mnarum mille.

15:18 And they brought also a shield of gold of a thousand pounds.

15:19 Placuit itaque nobis scribere regibus et regionibus, ut non inferant illis mala, neque impugnent eos, et civitates eorum, et regiones eorum : et ut non ferant auxilium pugnantibus adversus eos.

15:19 It hath seemed good therefore to us, to write to the kings and countries, that they should do them no harm, nor fight against them, their cities, or countries: and that they should give no aid to them that fight against them.

15:20 Visum autem est nobis accipere ab eis clypeum.

15:20 And it hath seemed good to us to receive the shield of them.

15:21 Si qui ergo pestilentes refugerunt de regione ipsorum ad vos, tradite eos Simoni principi sacerdotum, ut vindicet in eos secundum legem suam.

15:21 If, therefore, any pestilent men are fled out of their country to you, deliver them to Simon, the high priest, that he may punish them according to their law.

15:22 Hæc eadem scripta sunt Demetrio regi, et Attalo, et Ariarathi, et Arsaci,

15:22 These same things were written to king Demetrius, and to Attalus, and to Ariarathes, and to Arsaces,

15:23 et in omnes regiones : et Lampsaco, et Spartiatis, et in Delum, et in Myndum, et in Sicyonem, et in Cariam, et in Samum, et in Pamphyliam, et in Lyciam, et in Alicarnassum, et in Coo, et in Siden, et in Aradon, et in Rhodum, et in Phaselidem, et in Gortynam, et Gnidum, et Cyprum, et Cyrenen.

15:23 And to all the countries: and to Lampsacus and to the Spartans, and to Delus, and Myndus, and Sicyon, and Caria, and Samus, and Pamphylia, and Lycia, and Alicarnassus, and Cos, and Side, and Aradus, and Rhodes, and Phaselis, and Gortyna, and Gnidus, and Cyprus, and Cyrene.

15:24 Exemplum autem eorum scripserunt Simoni principi sacerdotum, et populo Judæorum.

15:24 And they wrote a copy thereof to Simon, the high priest, and to the people of the Jews.

15:25 Antiochus autem rex applicuit castra in Doram secundo, admovens ei semper manus, et machinas faciens : et conclusit Tryphonem, ne procederet :

15:25 But king Antiochus moved his camp to Dora the second time, assaulting it continually, and making engines: and he shut up Tryphon, that he could not go out.

15:26 et misit ad eum Simon duo millia virorum electorum in auxilium, et argentum, et aurum, et vasa copiosa :

15:26 And Simon sent to him two thousand chosen men to aid him, silver also, and gold, and abundance of furniture.

15:27 et noluit ea accipere, sed rupit omnia, quæ pactus est cum eo antea, et alienavit se ab eo.

15:27 And he would not receive them, but broke all the covenant that he had made with him before, and alienated himself from him.

15:28 Et misit ad eum Athenobium unum de amicis suis, ut tractaret cum ipso, dicens : Vos tenetis Joppen, et Gazaram, et arcem, quæ est in Jerusalem, civitates regni mei :

15:28 And he sent to him Athenobius, one of his friends, to treat with him, saying: You hold Joppe and Gazara, and the castle that is in Jerusalem, which are cities of my kingdom:

15:29 fines earum desolastis, et fecistis plagam magnam in terra, et dominati estis per loca multa in regno meo.

15:29 Their borders you have wasted, and you have made great havoc in the land, and have got the dominion of many places in my kingdom.

15:30 Nunc ergo tradite civitates quas occupastis, et tributa locorum in quibus dominati estis extra fines Judææ :

15:30 Now, therefore, deliver up the cities that you have taken, and the tributes of the places whereof you have gotten the dominion without the borders of Judea.

15:31 sin autem, date pro illis quingenta talenta argenti, et exterminii, quod exterminastis, et tributorum civitatum alia talenta quingenta : sin autem, veniemus, et expugnabimus vos.

15:31 But if not, give me for them five hundred talents of silver, and for the havoc that you have made, and the tributes of the cities, other five hundred talents: or else we will come and fight against you.

15:32 Et venit Athenobius amicus regis in Jerusalem, et vidit gloriam Simonis, et claritatem in auro, et argento, et apparatum copiosum : et obstupuit, et retulit ei verba regis.

15:32 So Athenobius, the king's friend came to Jerusalem, and saw the glory of Simon and his magnificence in gold, and silver, and his great equipage, and he was astonished, and told him the king's words.

15:33 Et respondit ei Simon, et dixit ei : Neque alienam terram sumpsimus, neque aliena detinemus : sed hæreditatem patrum nostrorum, quæ injuste ab inimicis nostris aliquo tempore possessa est.

15:33 And Simon answered him, and said to him: We have neither taken other men's land, neither do we hold that which is other men's, but the inheritance of our fathers, which was for some time unjustly possessed by our enemies.

15:34 Nos vero tempus habentes, vindicamus hæreditatem patrum nostrorum.

15:34 But we having opportunity, claim the inheritance of our fathers.

15:35 Nam de Joppe et Gazara quæ expostulas, ipsi faciebant in populo plagam magnam, et in regione nostra : horum damus talenta centum. Et non respondit ei Athenobius verbum.

15:35 And as to thy complaints concerning Joppe and Gazara, they did great harm to the people, and to our country: yet for these we will give a hundred talents. And Athenobius answered him not a word.

15:36 Reversus autem cum ira ad regem, renuntiavit ei verba ista, et gloriam Simonis, et universa quæ vidit, et iratus est rex ira magna.

15:36 But returning in a rage to the king, made report to him of these words, and of the glory of Simon, and of all that he had seen, and the king was exceeding angry.

15:37 Tryphon autem fugit navi in Orthosiada.

15:37 And Tryphon fled away by ship to Orthosias.

15:38 Et constituit rex Cendebæum ducem maritimum, et exercitum peditum et equitum dedit illi.

15:38 And the king appointed Cendebeus captain of the sea coast, and gave him an army of footmen and horsemen.

15:39 Et mandavit illi movere castra contra faciem Judææ : et mandavit ei ædificare Gedorem, et obstruere portas civitatis, et debellare populum. Rex autem persequebatur Typhonem.

15:39 And he commanded him to march with his army towards Judea: and he commanded him to build up Gedor, and to fortify the gates of the city, and to war against the people. But the king himself pursued after Tryphon.

15:40 Et pervenit Cendebæus Jamniam, et cœpit irritare plebem, et conculcare Judæam, et captivare populum, et interficere, et ædificare Gedorem.

15:40 And Cendebeus came to Jamnia, and began to provoke the people, and to ravage Judea, and to take the people prisoners, and to kill, and to build Gedor.

15:41 Et collocavit illic equites et exercitum, ut egressi perambularent viam Judææ, sicut constituit ei rex.

15:41 And he placed there horsemen, and an army: that they might issue forth, and make incursions upon the ways of Judea, as the king had commanded him.

Chapter 16

16:1 Et ascendit Joannes de Gazaris, et nuntiavit Simoni patri suo quæ fecit Cendebæus in populo ipsorum.

16:1 Then John came up from Gazara, and told Simon, his father, what Cendebeus had done against their people.

16:2 Et vocavit Simon duos filios seniores, Judam et Joannem, et ait illis : Ego, et fratres mei, et domus patris mei expugnavimus hostes Israël ab adolescentia usque in hunc diem : et prosperatum est in manibus nostris liberare Israël aliquoties.

16:2 And Simon called his two eldest sons, Judas and John, and said to them: I and my brethren, and my father's house, have fought against the enemies of Israel from our youth even to this day: and things have prospered so well in our hands, that we have delivered Israel oftentimes.

16:3 Nunc autem senui : sed estote loco meo, et fratres mei, et egressi pugnate pro gente nostra : auxilium vero de cælo vobiscum sit.

16:3 And now I am old, but be you instead of me, and my brethren, and go out, and fight for our nation: and the help from heaven be with you.

16:4 Et elegit de regione viginti millia virorum belligeratorum, et equites : et profecti sunt ad Cendebæum, et dormierunt in Modin.

16:4 Then he chose out of the country twenty thousand fighting men, and horsemen, and they went forth against Cendebeus: and they rested in Modin.

16:5 Et surrexerunt mane, et abierunt in campum : et ecce exercitus copiosus in obviam illis peditum et equitum : et fluvius torrens erat inter medium ipsorum.

16:5 And they arose in the morning, and went into the plain: and behold a very great army of footmen and horsemen came against them, and there was a running river between them.

16:6 Et admovit castra contra faciem eorum ipse et populus ejus, et vidit populum trepidantem ad transfretandum torrentem : et transfretavit primus, et viderunt eum viri, et transierunt post eum.

16:6 And he and his people pitched their camp over against them, and he saw that the people were afraid to go over the river, so he went over first: then the men seeing him, passed over after him.

16:7 Et divisit populum et equites in medio peditum : erat autem equitatus adversariorum copiosus nimis.

16:7 And he divided the people, and set the horsemen in the midst of the footmen: but the horsemen of the enemies were very numerous.

16:8 Et exclamaverunt sacris tubis, et in fugam conversus est Cendebæus et castra ejus : et ceciderunt ex eis multi vulnerati : residui autem in munitionem fugerunt.

16:8 And they sounded the holy trumpets: and Cendebeus and his army were put to flight: and there fell many of them wounded, and the rest fled into the strong hold.

16:9 Tunc vulneratus est Judas frater Joannis : Joannes autem insecutus est eos, donec venit Cedronem, quam ædificavit :

16:9 At that time, Judas, John's brother, was wounded: but John pursued after them, till he came to Cedron, which he had built:

16:10 et fugerunt usque ad turres, quæ erant in agris Azoti, et succendit eas igni. Et ceciderunt ex illis duo millia virorum, et reversus est in Judæam in pace.

16:10 And they fled even to the towers that were in the fields of Azotus, and he burnt them with fire. And there fell of them two thousand men, and he returned into Judea in peace.

16:11 Et Ptolemæus filius Abobi constitutus erat dux in campo Jericho, et habebat argentum et aurum multum :

16:11 Now Ptolemee, the son of Abobus, was appointed captain in the plain of Jericho, and he had abundance of silver and gold.

16:12 erat enim gener summi sacerdotis.

16:12 For he was son in law of the high priest.

16:13 Et exaltatum est cor ejus, et volebat obtinere regionem, et cogitabat dolum adversus Simonem et filios ejus, ut tolleret eos.

16:13 And his heart was lifted up, and he designed to make himself master of the country, and he purposed treachery against Simon and his sons, to destroy them.

16:14 Simon autem, perambulans civitates quæ erant in regione Judææ, et sollicitudinem gerens earum, descendit in Jericho ipse, et Mathathias filius ejus, et Judas, anno centesimo septuagesimo septimo, mense undecimo : hic est mensis Sabath.

16:14 Now Simon, as he was going through the cities that were in the country of Judea, and taking care for the good ordering of them, went down to Jericho, he and Mathathias and Judas, his sons, in the year one hundred and seventy-seven, the eleventh month: the same is the month Sabath.

16:15 Et suscepit eos filius Abobi in munitiunculam, quæ vocatur Doch, cum dolo, quam ædificavit : et fecit eis convivium magnum, et abscondit illic viros.

16:15 And the son of Abobus received them deceitfully into a little fortress, that is called Doch, which he had built: and he made them a great feast, and hid men there.

16:16 Et cum inebriatus esset Simon et filii ejus, surrexit Ptolemæus cum suis, et sumpserunt arma sua, et intraverunt in convivium : et occiderunt eum, et duos filios ejus, et quosdam pueros ejus :

16:16 And when Simon and his sons had drunk plentifully, Ptolemee and his men rose up, and took their weapons, and entered into the banqueting place, and slew him, and his two sons, and some of his servants.

16:17 et fecit deceptionem magnam in Israël, et reddidit mala pro bonis.

16:17 And he committed a great treachery in Israel, and rendered evil for good.

16:18 Et scripsit hæc Ptolemæus, et misit regi ut mitteret ei exercitum in auxilium, et traderet ei regionem, et civitates eorum, et tributa.

16:18 And Ptolemee wrote these things, and sent to the king that he should send him an army to aid him, and he would deliver him the country, and their cities, and tributes.

16:19 Et misit alios in Gazaram tollere Joannem : et tribunis misit epistolas, ut venirent ad se, et daret eis argentum, et aurum, et dona.

16:19 And he sent others to Gazara to kill John: and to the tribunes he sent letters to come to him, and that he would give them silver, and gold, and gifts.

16:20 Et alios misit occupare Jerusalem et montem templi.

16:20 And he sent others to take Jerusalem, and the mountain of the temple.

16:21 Et præcurrens quidam, nuntiavit Joanni in Gazara quia periit pater ejus et fratres ejus, et quia misit te quoque interfici.

16:21 Now one running before, told John in Gazara, that his father and his brethren were slain, and that he hath sent men to kill thee also.

16:22 Ut audivit autem, vehementer expavit : et comprehendit viros, qui venerant perdere eum, et occidit eos : cognovit enim quia quærebant eum perdere.

16:22 But when he heard it, he was exceedingly afraid: and he apprehended the men that came to kill him, and he put them to death: for he knew that they sought to make him away.

16:23 Et cetera sermonum Joannis, et bellorum ejus, et bonarum virtutum, quibus fortiter gessit, et ædificii murorum, quos exstruxit, et rerum gestarum ejus :

16:23 And as concerning the rest of the acts of John, and his wars, and the worthy deeds, which he bravely achieved, and the building of the walls, which he made, and the things that he did:

16:24 ecce hæc scripta sunt in libro dierum sacerdotii ejus, ex quo factus est princeps sacerdotum post patrem suum.

16:24 Behold, these are written in the book of the days of his priesthood, from the time that he was made high priest after his father.

II Maccabees

Chapter 1

1:1 Fratribus qui sunt per Ægyptum Judæis, salutem dicunt fratres qui sunt in Jerosolymis Judæi, et qui in regione Judææ, et pacem bonam.

1:1 To the brethren, the Jews that are throughout Egypt; the brethren, the Jews that are in Jerusalem, and in the land of Judea, send health and good peace.

1:2 Benefaciat vobis Deus, et meminerit testamenti sui, quod locutus est ad Abraham, et Isaac, et Jacob servorum suorum fidelium :

1:2 May God be gracious to you, and remember his covenant that he made with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, his faithful servants:

1:3 et det vobis cor omnibus ut colatis eum, et faciatis ejus voluntatem, corde magno et animo volenti.

1:3 And give you all a heart to worship him, and to do his will with a great heart, and a willing mind.

1:4 Adaperiat cor vestrum in lege sua, et in præceptis suis, et faciat pacem.

1:4 May he open your heart in his law, and in his commandments, and send you peace.

1:5 Exaudiat orationes vestras, et reconcilietur vobis, nec vos deserat in tempore malo.

1:5 May he hear your prayers, and be reconciled unto you, and never forsake you in the evil time.

1:6 Et nunc hic sumus orantes pro vobis.

1:6 And now here we are praying for you.

1:7 Regnante Demetrio, anno centesimo sexagesimo nono, nos Judæi scripsimus vobis in tribulatione et impetu qui supervenit nobis in istis annis, ex quo recessit Jason a sancta terra, et a regno.

1:7 When Demetrius reigned, in the year one hundred and sixty-nine, we Jews wrote to you in the trouble and violence that came upon us in those years, after Jason withdrew himself from the holy land, and from the kingdom.

1:8 Portam succenderunt, et effuderunt sanguinem innocentem : et oravimus ad Dominum, et exauditi sumus, et obtulimus sacrificium et similaginem, et accendimus lucernas, et proposuimus panes.

1:8 They burnt the gate, and shed innocent blood: then we prayed to the Lord, and were heard, and we offered sacrifices, and fine flour, and lighted the lamps, and set forth the loaves.

1:9 Et nunc frequentate dies scenopegiæ mensis Casleu.

1:9 And now celebrate ye the days of Scenopegia in the month of Casleu.

1:10 Anno centesimo octogesimo octavo, populus qui est Jerosolymis et in Judæa, senatusque et Judas, Aristobolo magistro Ptolemæi regis, qui est de genere christorum sacerdotum, et his qui in Ægypto sunt Judæis, salutem et sanitatem.

1:10 In the year one hundred and eighty-eight, the people that is at Jerusalem, and in Judea, and the senate, and Judas, to Aristobolus, the preceptor of king Ptolemee, who is of the stock of the anointed priests, and to the Jews that are in Egypt, health and welfare.

1:11 De magnis periculis a Deo liberati, magnifice gratias agimus ipsi, utpote qui adversus talem regem dimicavimus.

1:11 Having been delivered by God out of great dangers, we give him great thanks, forasmuch as we have been in war with such a king.

1:12 Ipse enim ebullire fecit de Perside eos qui pugnaverunt contra nos et sanctam civitatem.

1:12 For he made numbers of men swarm out of Persia, that have fought against us, and the holy city.

1:13 Nam cum in Perside esset dux ipse, et cum ipso immensus exercitus, cecidit in templo Naneæ, consilio deceptus sacerdotum Naneæ.

1:13 For when the leader himself was in Persia, and with him a very great army, he fell in the temple of Nanea, being deceived by the counsel of the priests of Nanea.

1:14 Etenim cum ea habitaturus venit ad locum Antiochus et amici ejus, et ut acciperet pecunias multas dotis nomine.

1:14 For Antiochus, with his friends, came to the place as though he would marry her, and that he might receive great sums of money under the title of a dowry.

1:15 Cumque proposuissent eas sacerdotes Naneæ, et ipse cum paucis ingressus esset intra ambitum fani, clauserunt templum,

1:15 And when the priests of Nanea had set it forth, and he with a small company had entered into the compass of the temple, they shut the temple,

1:16 cum intrasset Antiochus : apertoque occulto aditu templi, mittentes lapides percusserunt ducem et eos qui cum eo erant : et diviserunt membratim, et capitibus amputatis foras projecerunt.

1:16 When Antiochus was come in: and opening a secret entrance of the temple, they cast stones and slew the leader, and them that were with him, and hewed them in pieces; and cutting off their heads, they threw them forth.

1:17 Per omnia benedictus Deus, qui tradidit impios.

1:17 Blessed be God in all things, who hath delivered up the wicked.

1:18 Facturi igitur quinta et vigesima die mensis Casleu purificationem templi, necessarium duximus significare vobis : ut et vos quoque agatis diem scenopegiæ, et diem ignis, qui datus est quando Nehemias ædificato templo et altari obtulit sacrificia.

1:18 Therefore, whereas we purpose to keep the purification of the temple on the five and twentieth day of the month of Casleu, we thought it necessary to signify it to you: that you also may keep the day of Scenopegia, and the day of the fire, that was given when Nehemias offered sacrifice, after the temple and the altar was built.

1:19 Nam cum in Persidem ducerentur patres nostri, sacerdotes qui tunc cultores Dei erant, acceptum ignem de altari occulte absconderunt in valle, ubi erat puteus altus et siccus, et in eo contutati sunt eum, ita ut omnibus ignotus esset locus.

1:19 For when our fathers were led into Persia, the priests that then were worshippers of God, took privately the fire from the altar, and hid it in a valley where there was a deep pit without water, and there they kept it safe, so that the place was unknown to all men.

1:20 Cum autem præterissent anni multi, et placuit Deo ut mitteretur Nehemias a rege Persidis, nepotes sacerdotum illorum qui absconderant, misit ad requirendum ignem : et sicut narraverunt nobis, non invenerunt ignem, sed aquam crassam.

1:20 But when many years had passed, and it pleased God that Nehemias should be sent by the king of Persia, he sent some of the posterity of those priests that had hid it, to seek for the fire: and as they told us, they found no fire, but thick water.

1:21 Et jussit eos haurire, et afferre sibi : et sacrificia quæ imposita erant, jussit sacerdos Nehemias aspergi ipsa aqua : et ligna, et quæ erant superposita.

1:21 Then he bade them draw it up, and bring it to him: and the priest, Nehemias, commanded the sacrifices that were laid on, to be sprinkled with the same water, both the wood, and the things that were laid upon it.

1:22 Utque hoc factum est, et tempus affuit quo sol refulsit, qui prius erat in nubilo, accensus est ignis magnus, ita ut omnes mirarentur.

1:22 And when this was done, and the time came that the sun shone out, which before was in a cloud, there was a great fire kindled, so that all wondered.

1:23 Orationem autem faciebant omnes sacerdotes, dum consummaretur sacrificium, Jonatha inchoante, ceteris autem respondentibus.

1:23 And all the priests made prayer, while the sacrifice was consuming, Jonathan beginning, and the rest answering.

1:24 Et Nehemiæ erat oratio hunc habens modum : Domine Deus omnium creator, terribilis et fortis, justus et misericors, qui solus est bonus rex,

1:24 And the prayer of Nehemias was after this manner: O Lord God, Creator of all things, dreadful and strong, just and merciful, who alone art the good king,

1:25 solus præstans, solus justus et omnipotens et æternus, qui liberas Israël de omni malo ; qui fecisti patres electos, et sanctificasti eos :

1:25 Who alone art gracious, who alone art just, and almighty, and eternal, who deliverest Israel from all evil, who didst choose the fathers, and didst sanctify them:

1:26 accipe sacrificium pro universo populo tuo Israël, et custodi partem tuam, et sanctifica.

1:26 Receive the sacrifice for all thy people Israel, and preserve thy own portion, and sanctify it.

1:27 Congrega dispersionem nostram, libera eos qui serviunt gentibus, et contemptos et abominatos respice, ut sciant gentes quia tu es Deus noster.

1:27 Gather together our scattered people, deliver them that are slaves to the Gentiles, and look upon them that are despised and abhorred: that the Gentiles may know that thou art our God

1:28 Afflige opprimentes nos, et contumeliam facientes in superbia.

1:28 Punish them that oppress us, and that treat us injuriously with pride.

1:29 Constitue populum tuum in loco sancto tuo, sicut dixit Moyses.

1:29 Establish thy people in thy holy place, as Moses hath spoken.

1:30 Sacerdotes autem psallebant hymnos usquequo consumptum esset sacrificium.

1:30 And the priests sung hymns till the sacrifice was consumed.

1:31 Cum autem consumptum esset sacrificium, ex residua aqua Nehemias jussit lapides majores perfundi.

1:31 And when the sacrifice was consumed, Nehemias commanded the water that was left to be poured out upon the great stones.

1:32 Quod ut factum est, ex eis flamma accensa est : sed ex lumine quod refulsit ab altari, consumpta est.

1:32 Which being done, there was kindled a flame from them: but it was consumed by the light that shined from the altar.

1:33 Ut vero manifestata est res, renuntiatum est regi Persarum quod in loco in quo ignem absconderent hi qui translati fuerant sacerdotes, aqua apparuit, de qua Nehemias, et qui cum eo erant, purificaverunt sacrificia.

1:33 And when this matter became public, it was told to the king of Persia, that in the place where the priests that were led away, had hid the fire, there appeared water, with which Nehemias and they that were with him had purified the sacrifices.

1:34 Considerans autem rex, et rem diligenter examinans, fecit ei templum, ut probaret quod factum erat :

1:34 And the king considering, and diligently examining the matter, made a temple for it, that he might prove what had happened.

1:35 et cum probasset, sacerdotibus donavit multa bona, et alia atque alia munera : et accipiens manu sua, tribuebat eis.

1:35 And when he had proved it, he gave the priests many goods, and divers presents, and he took and distributed them to them with his own hand.

1:36 Appellavit autem Nehemias hunc locum Nephthar, quod interpretatur Purificatio : vocatur autem apud plures Nephi.

1:36 And Nehemias called this place Nephthar, which is interpreted purification. But many call it Nephi.

Chapter 2

2:1 Invenitur autem in descriptionibus Jeremiæ prophetæ, quod jussit eos ignem accipere qui transmigrabant, ut significatum est, et ut mandavit transmigratis.

2:1 Now it is found in the descriptions of Jeremias, the prophet, that he commanded them that went into captivity, to take the fire, as it hath been signified, and how he gave charge to them that were carried away into captivity.

2:2 Et dedit illis legem, ne obliviscerentur præcepta Domini, et non exerrarent mentibus, videntes simulacra aurea et argentea, et ornamenta eorum.

2:2 And how he gave them the law, that they should not forget the commandments of the Lord, and that they should not err in their minds, seeing the idols of gold, and silver, and the ornaments of them.

2:3 Et alia hujusmodi dicens, hortabatur ne legem amoverent a corde suo.

2:3 And with other such like speeches, he exhorted them that they would not remove the law from their heart.

2:4 Erat autem in ipsa scriptura, quomodo tabernaculum et arcam jussit propheta divino responso ad se facto comitari secum, usquequo exiit in montem in quo Moyses ascendit, et vidit Dei hæreditatem.

2:4 It was also contained in the same writing, how the prophet, being warned by God, commanded that the tabernacle and the ark should accompany him, till he came forth to the mountain where Moses went up, and saw the inheritance of God.

2:5 Et veniens ibi Jeremias, invenit locum speluncæ : et tabernaculum, et arcam, et altare incensi intulit illuc, et ostium obstruxit.

2:5 And when Jeremias came thither he found a hollow cave: and he carried in thither the tabernacle, and the ark, and the altar of incense, and so stopped the door.

2:6 Et accesserunt quidam simul, qui sequebantur, ut notarent sibi locum : et non potuerunt invenire.

2:6 Then some of them that followed him, came up to mark the place: but they could not find it.

2:7 Ut autem cognovit Jeremias, culpans illos dixit : Quod ignotus erit locus donec congreget Deus congregationem populi, et propitius fiat :

2:7 And when Jeremias perceived it, he blamed them, saying: The place shall be unknown, till God gather together the congregation of the people, and receive them to mercy.

2:8 et tunc Dominus ostendet hæc, et apparebit majestas Domini, et nubes erit, sicut et Moysi manifestabatur, et sicut cum Salomon petiit ut locus sanctificaretur magno Deo, manifestabat hæc.

2:8 And then the Lord will shew these things, and the majesty of the Lord shall appear, and there shall be a cloud as it was also shewed to Moses, and he shewed it when Solomon prayed that the place might be sanctified to the great God.

2:9 Magnifice etenim sapientiam tractabat : et ut sapientiam habens, obtulit sacrificium dedicationis et consummationis templi.

2:9 For he treated wisdom in a magnificent manner: and like a wise man, he offered the sacrifice of the dedication, and of the finishing of the temple.

2:10 Sicut et Moyses orabat ad Dominum, et descendit ignis de cælo et consumpsit holocaustum, sic et Salomon oravit, et descendit ignis de cælo et consumpsit holocaustum.

2:10 And as Moses prayed to the Lord, and fire came down from heaven, and consumed the holocaust: so Solomon also prayed, and fire came down from heaven and consumed the holocaust.

2:11 Et dixit Moyses : Eo quod non sit comestum quod erat pro peccato, consumptum est.

2:11 And Moses said: Because the sin offering was not eaten, it was consumed.

2:12 Similiter et Salomon octo diebus celebravit dedicationem.

2:12 So Solomon also celebrated the dedication eight days.

2:13 Inferebantur autem in descriptionibus et commentariis Nehemiæ hæc eadem : et ut construens bibliothecam congregavit de regionibus libros et prophetarum et David, et epistolas regum, et de donariis.

2:13 And these same things were set down in the memoirs, and commentaries of Nehemias: and how he made a library, and gathered together out of the countries, the books both of the prophets, and of David, and the epistles of the kings, and concerning the holy gifts.

2:14 Similiter autem et Judas ea quæ deciderant per bellum quod nobis acciderat, congregavit omnia, et sunt apud nos.

2:14 And in like manner Judas also gathered together all such things as were lost by the war we had, and they are in our possession.

2:15 Si ergo desideratis hæc, mittite qui perferant vobis.

2:15 Wherefore, if you want these things, send some that may fetch them to you.

2:16 Acturi itaque purificationem scripsimus vobis : bene ergo facietis, si egeritis hos dies.

2:16 As we are then about to celebrate the purification, we have written unto you: and you shall do well, if you keep the same days.

2:17 Deus autem, qui liberavit populum suum, et reddidit hæreditatem omnibus, et regnum, et sacerdotium, et sanctificationem,

2:17 And we hope that God, who hath delivered his people, and hath rendered to all the inheritance, and the kingdom, and the priesthood, and the sanctuary,

2:18 sicut promisit in lege, speramus quod cito nostri miserebitur, et congregavit de sub cælo in locum sanctum.

2:18 As he promised in the law, will shortly have mercy upon us, and will gather us together from every land under heaven into the holy place.

2:19 Eripuit enim nos de magnis periculis, et locum purgavit.

2:19 For he hath delivered us out of great perils, and hath cleansed the place.

2:20 De Juda vero Machabæo, et fratribus ejus, et de templi magni purificatione, et de aræ dedicatione,

2:20 Now as concerning Judas Machabeus, and his brethren, and the purification of the great temple, and the dedication of the altar:

2:21 sed et de præliis quæ pertinent ad Antiochum Nobilem et filium ejus Eupatorem,

2:21 As also the wars against Antiochus, the Illustrious, and his son, Eupator:

2:22 et de illuminationibus quæ de cælo factæ sunt ad eos qui pro Judæis fortiter fecerunt, ita ut universam regionem, cum pauci essent, vindicarent, et barbaram multitudinem fugarent,

2:22 And the manifestations that came from heaven to them, that behaved themselves manfully on the behalf of the Jews, so that, being but a few they made themselves masters of the whole country, and put to flight the barbarous multitude:

2:23 et famosissimum in toto orbe templum recuperarent, et civitatem liberarent, et leges quæ abolitæ erant, restituerentur, Domino cum omni tranquillitate propitio facto illis.

2:23 And recovered again the most renowned temple in all the world, and delivered the city, and restored the laws that were abolished, the Lord with all clemency shewing mercy to them.

2:24 Itemque ab Jasone Cyrenæo quinque libris comprehensa tentavimus nos uno volumine breviare.

2:24 And all such things as have been comprised in five books by Jason, of Cyrene, we have attempted to abridge in one book.

2:25 Considerantes enim multitudinem librorum, et difficultatem volentibus aggredi narrationes historiarum propter multitudinem rerum,

2:25 For considering the multitude of books, and the difficulty that they find that desire to undertake the narrations of histories, because of the multitude of the matter,

2:26 curavimus volentibus quidem legere, ut esset animi oblectatio : studiosis vero, ut facilius possint memoriæ commendare : omnibus autem legentibus utilitas conferatur.

2:26 We have taken care for those indeed that are willing to read, that it might be a pleasure of mind: and for the studious, that they may more easily commit to memory: and that all that read might receive profit.

2:27 Et nobis quidem ipsis, qui hoc opus breviandi causa suscepimus, non facilem laborem, immo vero negotium plenum vigiliarum et sudoris assumpsimus.

2:27 And as to ourselves indeed, in undertaking this work of abridging, we have taken in hand no easy task; yea, rather a business full of watching and sweat.

2:28 Sicut hi qui præparant convivium, et quærunt aliorum voluntati parere propter multorum gratiam, libenter laborem sustinemus.

2:28 But as they that prepare a feast, and seek to satisfy the will of others: for the sake of many, we willingly undergo the labour.

2:29 Veritatem quidem de singulis auctoribus concedentes, ipsi autem secundum datam formam brevitati studentes.

2:29 Leaving to the authors the exact handling of every particular, and as for ourselves, according to the plan proposed, studying to be brief.

2:30 Sicut enim novæ domus architecto de universa structura curandum est ; ei vero qui pingere curat, quæ apta sunt ad ornatum exquirenda sunt : ita æstimandum est et in nobis.

2:30 For as the master builder of a new house must have care of the whole building: but he that taketh care to paint it, must seek out fit things for the adorning of it: so must it be judged of us.

2:31 Etenim intellectum colligere, et ordinare sermonem, et curiosius partes singulas quasque disquirere, historiæ congruit auctori :

2:31 For to collect all that is to be known, to put the discourse in order, and curiously to discuss every particular point, is the duty of the author of a history:

2:32 brevitatem vero dictionis sectari, et executiones rerum vitare, brevianti concedendum est.

2:32 But to pursue brevity of speech, and to avoid nice declarations of things, is to be granted to him that maketh an abridgment.

2:33 Hinc ergo narrationem incipiemus : de præfatione tantum dixisse sufficiat. Stultum etenim est ante historiam effluere, in ipsa autem historia succingi.

2:33 Here then we will begin the narration: let this be enough by way of a preface: for it is a foolish thing to make a long prologue, and to be short in the story itself.

Chapter 3

3:1 Igitur cum sancta civitas habitaretur in omni pace, leges etiam adhuc optime custodirentur, propter Oniæ pontificis pietatem, et animos odio habentes mala,

3:1 Therefore, when the holy city was inhabited with all peace, and the laws as yet were very well kept, because of the godliness of Onias, the high priest and the hatred his soul had of evil,

3:2 fiebat ut et ipsi reges et principes locum summo honore dignum ducerent, et templum maximis muneribus illustrarent :

3:2 It came to pass that even the kings themselves and the princes esteemed the place worthy of the highest honour, and glorified the temple with very great gifts:

3:3 ita ut Seleucus Asiæ rex de redditibus suis præstaret omnes sumptus ad ministerium sacrificiorum pertinentes.

3:3 So that Seleucus, king of Asia, allowed out of his revenues all the charges belonging to the ministry of the sacrifices.

3:4 Simon autem de tribu Benjamin, præpositus templi constitutus, contendebat, obsistente sibi principe sacerdotum, iniquum aliquid in civitate moliri.

3:4 But one Simon, of the tribe of Benjamin, who was appointed overseer of the temple, strove in opposition to the high priest, to bring about some unjust thing in the city.

3:5 Sed cum vincere Oniam non posset, venit ad Apollonium Tharsææ filium, qui eo tempore erat dux Cœlesyriæ et Phœnicis :

3:5 And when he could not overcome Onias, he went to Apollonius, the son of Tharseas, who at that time was governor of Celesyria, and Phenicia:

3:6 et nuntiavit ei pecuniis innumerabilibus plenum esse ærarium Jerosolymis, et communes copias immensas esse, quæ non pertinent ad rationem sacrificiorum : esse autem possibile sub potestate regis cadere universa.

3:6 And told him, that the treasury in Jerusalem was full of immense sums of money, and the common store was infinite, which did not belong to the account of the sacrifices: and that it was possible to bring all into the king's hands.

3:7 Cumque retulisset ad regem Apollonius de pecuniis quæ delatæ erant, illæ accitum Heliodorum, qui erat super negotia ejus, misit, cum mandatis ut prædictam pecuniam transportaret.

3:7 Now when Apollonius had given the king notice concerning the money that he was told of, he called for Heliodorus, who had the charge over his affairs, and sent him with commission to bring him the foresaid money.

3:8 Statimque Heliodorus iter est agressus, specie quidem quasi per Cœlesyriam et Phœnicen civitates esset peragraturus, re vera autem regis propositum perfecturus.

3:8 So Heliodorus forthwith began his journey, under a colour of visiting the cities of Celesyria and Phenicia, but indeed to fulfil the king's purpose.

3:9 Sed cum venisset Jerosolymam, et benigne a summo sacerdote in civitate esset exceptus, narravit de dato indicio pecuniarum, et cujus rei gratia adesset, aperuit : interrogabat autem si vere hæc ita essent.

3:9 And when he was come to Jerusalem, and had been courteously received in the city by the high priest, he told him what information had been given concerning the money: and declared the cause for which he was come: and asked if these things were so indeed.

3:10 Tunc summus sacerdos ostendit deposita esse hæc, et victualia viduarum et pupillorum :

3:10 Then the high priest told him that these were sums deposited, and provisions for the subsistence of the widows and the fatherless:

3:11 quædam vero esse Hircani Tobiæ viri valde eminentis, in his quæ detulerat impius Simon : universa autem argenti talenta esse quadringenta, et auri ducenta :

3:11 And that some part of that which wicked Simon had given intelligence of belonged to Hircanus, son of Tobias, a man of great dignity; and that the whole was four hundred talents of silver, and two hundred of gold.

3:12 decipi vero eos qui credidissent loco et templo quod per universum mundum honoratur pro sui veneratione et sanctitate, omnino impossibile esse.

3:12 But that to deceive them who had trusted to the place and temple which is honoured throughout the whole world, for the reverence and holiness of it, was a thing which could not by any means be done.

3:13 At ille pro his quæ habebat in mandatis a rege, dicebat omni genere regi ea esse deferenda.

3:13 But he, by reason of the orders he had received from the king, said, that by all means the money must be carried to the king.

3:14 Constituta autem die, intrabat de his Heliodorus ordinaturus. Non modica vero per universam civitatem erat trepidatio.

3:14 So on the day he had appointed, Heliodorus entered in to order this matter. But there was no small terror throughout the whole city.

3:15 Sacerdotes autem ante altare cum stolis sacerdotalibus jactaverunt se, et invocabant de cælo eum qui de depositis legem posuit, ut his qui deposuerant ea salva custodiret.

3:15 And the priests prostrated themselves before the altar in their priests' vestments, and called upon him from heaven, who made the law concerning things given to be kept, that he would preserve them safe, for them that had deposited them.

3:16 Jam vero qui videbat summi sacerdotis vultum, mente vulnerabatur : facies enim et color immutatus declarabat internum animi dolorem :

3:16 Now whosoever saw the countenance of the high priest, was wounded in heart: for his face, and the changing of his colour, declared the inward sorrow of his mind.

3:17 circumfusa enim erat mœstitia quædam viro, et horror corporis, per quem manifestus aspicientibus dolor cordis ejus efficiebatur.

3:17 For the man was so compassed with sadness and horror of the body, that it was manifest to them that beheld him, what sorrow he had in his heart.

3:18 Alii etiam gregatim de domibus confluebant, publica supplicatione obsecrantes, pro eo quod in contemptum locus esset venturus.

3:18 Others also came flocking together out of their houses, praying and making public supplication, because the place was like to come into contempt.

3:19 Accinctæque mulieres ciliciis pectus, per plateas confluebant : sed et virgines quæ conclusæ erant, procurrebant ad Oniam, aliæ autem ad muros, quædam vero per fenestras aspiciebant :

3:19 And the women, girded with haircloth about their breasts, came together in the streets. And the virgins also that were shut up, came forth, some to Onias, and some to the walls, and others looked out of the windows.

3:20 universæ autem protendentes manus in cælum, deprecabantur :

3:20 And all holding up their hands towards heaven made supplication.

3:21 erat enim misera commistæ multitudinis, et magni sacerdotis in agone constituti exspectatio.

3:21 For the expectation of the mixed multitude, and of the high priest, who was in an agony, would have moved any one to pity.

3:22 Et hi quidem invocabant omnipotentem Deum, ut credita sibi his qui crediderant, cum omni integritate conservarentur.

3:22 And these indeed called upon almighty God, to preserve the things that had been committed to them safe and sure for those that had committed them.

3:23 Heliodorus autem, quod decreverat, perficiebat eodem loco ipse cum satellitibus circa ærarium præsens.

3:23 But Heliodorus executed that which he had resolved on, himself being present in the same place with his guard about the treasury.

3:24 Sed spiritus omnipotentis Dei magnam fecit suæ ostensionis evidentiam, ita ut omnes qui ausi fuerant parere ei, ruentes Dei virtute, in dissolutionem et formidinem converterentur.

3:24 But the spirit of the Almighty God gave a great evidence of his presence, so that all that had presumed to obey him, falling down by the power of God, were struck with fainting and dread.

3:25 Apparuit enim illis quidam equus terribilem habens sessorem, optimis operimentis adornatus : isque cum impetu Heliodoro priores calces elisit : qui autem ei sedebat, videbatur arma habere aurea.

3:25 For there appeared to them a horse, with a terrible rider upon him, adorned with a very rich covering: and he ran fiercely and struck Heliodorus with his fore feet, and he that sat upon him seemed to have armour of gold.

3:26 Alii etiam apparuerunt duo juvenes virtute decori, optimi gloria, speciosique amictu : qui circumsteterunt eum, et ex utraque parte flagellabant, sine intermissione multis plagis verberantes.

3:26 Moreover there appeared two other young men, beautiful and strong, bright and glorious, and in comely apparel: who stood by him, on either side, and scourged him without ceasing with many stripes.

3:27 Subito autem Heliodorus concidit in terram, eumque multa caligine circumfusum rapuerunt, atque in sella gestatoria positum ejecerunt.

3:27 And Heliodorus suddenly fell to the ground, and they took him up, covered with great darkness, and having put him into a litter, they carried him out.

3:28 Et is, qui cum multis cursoribus et satellitibus prædictum ingressus est ærarium, portabatur nullo sibi auxilium ferente, manifesta Dei cognita virtute :

3:28 So he that came with many servants, and all his guard, into the aforesaid treasury, was carried out, no one being able to help him, the manifest power of God being known.

3:29 et ille quidem per divinam virtutem jacebat mutus, atque omni spe et salute privatus.

3:29 And he indeed, by the power of God, lay speechless, and without all hope of recovery.

3:30 Hi autem Dominum benedicebant, quia magnificabat locum suum : et templum, quod paulo ante timore ac tumultu erat plenum, apparente omnipotente Domino, gaudio et lætitia impletum est.

3:30 But they praised the Lord, because he had glorified his place: and the temple, that a little before was full of fear and trouble, when the Almighty Lord appeared, was filled with joy and gladness.

3:31 Tunc vero ex amicis Heliodori quidam rogabant confestim Oniam, ut invocaret Altissimum ut vitam donaret ei qui in supremo spiritu erat constitutus.

3:31 Then some of the friends of Heliodorus forthwith begged of Onias, that he would call upon the Most High to grant him his life, who was ready to give up the ghost.

3:32 Considerans autem summus sacerdos ne forte rex suspicaretur malitiam aliquam ex Judæis circa Heliodorum consummatum, obtulit pro salute viri hostiam salutarem.

3:32 So the high priest, considering that the king might perhaps suspect that some mischief had been done to Heliodorus by the Jews, offered a sacrifice of health for the recovery of the man.

3:33 Cumque summus sacerdos exoraret, iidem juvenes eisdem vestibus amicti astantes Heliodoro, dixerunt : Oniæ sacerdoti gratias age : nam propter eum Dominus tibi vitam donavit.

3:33 And when the high priest was praying, the same young men in the same clothing stood by Heliodorus, and said to him: Give thanks to Onias the priest: because for his sake the Lord hath granted thee life.

3:34 Tu autem a Deo flagellatus, nuntia omnibus magnalia Dei, et potestatem. Et his dictis, non comparuerunt.

3:34 And thou having been scourged by God, declare unto all men the great works and the power of God. And having spoken thus, they appeared no more.

3:35 Heliodorus autem, hostia Deo oblata, et votis magnis promissis ei qui vivere illi concessit, et Oniæ gratias agens, recepto exercitu, repedabat ad regem.

3:35 So Heliodorus, after he had offered a sacrifice to God, and made great vows to him, that had granted him life, and given thanks to Onias, taking his troops with him, returned to the king.

3:36 Testabatur autem omnibus ea quæ sub oculis suis viderat opera magni Dei.

3:36 And he testified to all men the works of the great God, which he had seen with his own eyes.

3:37 Cum autem rex interrogasset Heliodorum, quis esset aptus adhuc semel Jerosolymam mitti, ait :

3:37 And when the king asked Heliodorus, who might be a fit man to be sent yet once more to Jerusalem, he said:

3:38 Si quem habes hostem, aut regni tui insidiatorem, mitte illuc, et flagellatum eum recipies, si tamen evaserit : eo quod in loco sit vere Dei quædam virtus.

3:38 If thou hast any enemy, or traitor to thy king dom, send him thither, and thou shalt receive him again scourged, if so be he escape: for there is undoubtedly in that place a certain power of God.

3:39 Nam ipse, qui habet in cælis habitationem, visitator et adjutor est loci illius, et venientes ad malefaciendum percutit ac perdit.

3:39 For he that hath his dwelling in the heavens, is the visitor and protector of that place, and he striketh and destroyeth them that come to do evil to it.

3:40 Igitur de Heliodoro et ærarii custodia ita res se habet.

3:40 And the things concerning Heliodorus, and the keeping of the treasury, fell out in this manner.

Chapter 4

4:1 Simon autem prædictus, pecuniarum et patriæ delator, male loquebatur de Onia, tamquam ipse Heliodorum instigasset ad hæc, et ipse fuisset incentor malorum :

4:1 But Simon, of whom we spoke before, who was the betrayer of the money, and of his country, spoke ill of Onias, as though he had incited Heliodorus to do these things, and had been the promoter of evils:

4:2 provisoremque civitatis, ac defensorem gentis suæ, et æmulatorem legis Dei, audebat insidiatorem regni dicere.

4:2 And he presumed to call him a traitor to the kingdom, who provided for the city, and defended his nation, and was zealous for the law of God.

4:3 Sed cum inimicitiæ in tantum procederent ut etiam per quosdam Simonis necessarios homicidia fierent,

4:3 But when the enmities proceeded so far, that murders also were committed by some of Simon's friends:

4:4 considerans Onias periculum contentionis, et Apollonium insanire, utpote ducem Cœlesyriæ et Phœnicis, ad augendam malitiam Simonis ad regem se contulit,

4:4 Onias, considering the danger of this contention, and that Apollonius, who was the governor of Celesyia, and Phenicia, was outrageous, which increased the malice of Simon, went to the king,

4:5 non ut civium accusator, sed communem utilitatem apud semetipsum universæ multitudinis considerans.

4:5 Not to be an accuser of his countrymen, but with view to the common good of all the people.

4:6 Videbat enim sine regali providentia impossibile esse pacem rebus dari, nec Simonem posse cessare a stultitia sua.

4:6 For he saw that, except the king took care, it was impossible that matters should be settled in peace, or that Simon would cease from his folly.

4:7 Sed post Seleuci vitæ excessum, cum suscepisset regnum Antiochus, qui Nobilis appellabatur, ambiebat Jason frater Oniæ summum sacerdotium :

4:7 But after the death of Seleucus, when Antiochus, who was called the Illustrious, had taken possession of the kingdom, Jason, the brother of Onias, ambitiously sought the high priesthood:

4:8 adito rege, promittens ei argenti talenta trecenta sexaginta, et ex redditibus aliis talenta octoginta,

4:8 And went to the king, promising him three hundred and sixty talents of silver, and out of other revenues fourscore talents.

4:9 super hæc promittebat et alia centum quinquaginta, si potestati ejus concederetur, gymnasium et ephebiam sibi constituere, et eos qui in Jerosolymis erant, Antiochenos scribere.

4:9 Besides this he promised also a hundred and fifty more, if he might have license to set him up a place for exercise, and a place for youth, and to entitle them that were at Jerusalem, Antiochians.

4:10 Quod cum rex annuisset, et obtinuisset principatum, statim ad gentilem ritum contribules suos transferre cœpit,

4:10 Which when the king had granted, and he had gotten the rule into his hands, forthwith he began to bring over his countrymen to the fashion of the heathens.

4:11 et amotis his quæ humanitatis causa Judæis a regibus fuerant constituta per Joannem patrem Eupolemi, qui apud Romanos de amicitia et societate functus est legatione legitima, civium jura destituens, prava instituta sanciebat.

4:11 And abolishing those things, which had been decreed of special favour by the kings in behalf of the Jews, by the means of John, the father of that Eupolemus, who went ambassador to Rome to make amity and alliance, he disannulled the lawful ordinances of the citizens, and brought in fashions that were perverse.

4:12 Etenim ausus est sub ipsa arce gymnasium constituere, et optimos quosque epheborum in lupanaribus ponere.

4:12 For he had the boldness to set up, under the very castle, a place of exercise, and to put all the choicest youths in brothel houses.

4:13 Erat autem hoc non initium, sed incrementum quoddam, et profectus gentilis et alienigenæ conversationis, propter impii et non sacerdotis Jasonis nefarium, et inauditum scelus :

4:13 Now this was not the beginning, but an increase, and progress of heathenish and foreign manners, through the abominable and unheard of wickedness of Jason, that impious wretch, and no priest.

4:14 ita ut sacerdotes jam non circa altaris officia dediti essent, sed contempto templo et sacrificiis neglectis, festinarent participes fieri palæstræ et præbitionis ejus injustæ, et in exercitiis disci.

4:14 Insomuch that the priests were not now occupied about the offices of the altar, but despising the temple and neglecting the sacrifices, hastened to be partakers of the games, and of the unlawful allowance thereof, and of the exercise of the discus.

4:15 Et patrios quidem honores nihil habentes, græcas glorias optimas arbitrabantur :

4:15 And setting nought by the honours of their fathers, they esteemed the Grecian glories for the best:

4:16 quarum gratia periculosa eos contentio habebat, et eorum instituta æmulabantur, ac per omnia his consimiles esse cupiebant, quos hostes et peremptores habuerant.

4:16 For the sake of which they incurred a dangerous contention, and followed earnestly their ordinances, and in all things they coveted to be like them, who were their enemies and murderers.

4:17 In leges enim divinas impie agere impune non cedit : sed hoc tempus sequens declarabit.

4:17 For acting wickedly against the laws of God doth not pass unpunished: but this the time following will declare.

4:18 Cum autem quinquennalis agon Tyri celebraretur, et rex præsens esset,

4:18 Now when the game that was used every fifth year was kept at Tyre, the king being present,

4:19 misit Jason facinorosus ab Jerosolymis viros peccatores, portantes argenti didrachmas trecentas in sacrificum Herculis : quas postulaverunt hi qui asportaverant ne in sacrificiis erogarentur, quia non oporteret, sed in alios sumptus eas deputari.

4:19 The wicked Jason sent from Jerusalem sinful men, to carry three hundred didrachmas of silver for the sacrifice of Hercules; but the bearers thereof desired it might not be bestowed on the sacrifices, because it was not necessary, but might be deputed for other charges.

4:20 Sed hæ oblatæ sunt quidem ab eo qui miserat in sacrificium Herculis : propter præsentes autem datæ sunt in fabricam navium triremium.

4:20 So the money was appointed by him that sent it to the sacrifice of Hercules: but because of them that carried it was employed for the making of galleys.

4:21 Misso autem in Ægyptum Apollonio Mnesthei filio propter primates Ptolemæi Philometoris regis, cum cognovisset Antiochus alienum se a negotiis regni effectum, propriis utilitatibus consulens, profectus inde venit Joppen, et inde Jerosolymam.

4:21 Now when Apollonius, the son of Mnestheus was sent into Egypt to treat with the nobles of king Philometor, and Antiochus understood that he was wholly excluded from the affairs of the kingdom, consulting his own interest, he departed thence and came to Joppe, and from thence to Jerusalem.

4:22 Et magnifice ab Jasone et civitate susceptus, cum facularum luminibus et laudibus ingressus est : et inde in Phœnicen exercitum convertit.

4:22 Where he was received in a magnificent manner by Jason, and the city, and came in with torch lights, and with praises, and from thence he returned with his army into Phenicia.

4:23 Et post triennii tempus, misit Jason Menelaum supradicti Simonis fratrem portantem pecunias regi, et de negotiis necessariis responsa perlaturum.

4:23 Three years afterwards Jason sent Menelaus, brother of the aforesaid Simon, to carry money to the king, and to bring answers from him concerning certain necessary affairs.

4:24 At ille commendatus regi, cum magnificasset faciem potestatis ejus, in semetipsum retorsit summum sacerdotium, superponens Jasoni talenta argenti trecenta.

4:24 But he being recommended to the king, when he had magnified the appearance of his power, got the high priesthood for himself, by offering more than Jason by three hundred talents of silver.

4:25 Acceptisque a rege mandatis, venit, nihil quidem habens dignum sacerdotio : animos vero crudelis tyranni, et feræ beluæ iram gerens.

4:25 So having received the king's mandate, he returned, bringing nothing worthy of the high priesthood: but having the mind of a cruel tyrant, and the rage of a savage beast.

4:26 Et Jason quidem, qui proprium fratrem captivaverat, ipse deceptus profugus in Ammanitem expulsus est regionem.

4:26 Then Jason, who had undermined his own brother, being himself undermined, was driven out a fugitive into the country of the Ammonites.

4:27 Menelaus autem principatum quidem obtinuit : de pecuniis vero regi promissis, nihil agebat, cum exactionem faceret Sostratus, qui arci erat præpositus,

4:27 So Menelaus got the principality: but as for the money he had promised to the king, he took no care, when Sostratus, the governor of the castle, called for it.

4:28 nam ad hunc exactio vectigalium pertinebant : quam ob causam utrique ad regem sunt evocati.

4:28 For to him appertained the gathering of the taxes: wherefore they were both called before the king.

4:29 Et Menelaus amotus est a sacerdotio, succedente Lysimacho fratre suo : Sostratus autem prælatus est Cypriis.

4:29 And Menelaus was removed from the priesthood, Lysimachus, his brother, succeeding: and Sostratus alas made governor of the Cyprians.

4:30 Et cum hæc agerentur, contigit Tharsenses et Mallotas seditionem movere, eo quod Antiochidi regis concubinæ dono essent dati.

4:30 When these things were in doing, it fell out that they of Tharsus, and Mallos, raised a sedition, because they were given for a gift to Antiochus, the king's concubine.

4:31 Festinanter itaque rex venit sedare illos, relicto suffecto uno ex comitibus suis Andronico.

4:31 The king, therefore, went in all haste to appease them, leaving Andronicus, one of his nobles, for his deputy.

4:32 Ratus autem Menelaus accepisse se tempus opportunum, aurea quædam vasa e templo furatus donavit Andronico, et alia vendiderat Tyri, et per vicinas civitates.

4:32 Then Menelaus supposing that he had found a convenient time, having stolen certain vessels of gold out of the temple, gave them to Andronicus, and others he had sold at Tyre, and in the neighbouring cities:

4:33 Quod cum certissime cognovisset Onias, arguebat eum, ipse in loco tuto se continens Antiochiæ secus Daphnem.

4:33 Which when Onias understood most certainly, he reproved him, keeping himself in a safe place at Antioch, beside Daphne.

4:34 Unde Menelaus accedens ad Andronicum, rogabat ut Oniam interficeret. Qui cum venisset ad Oniam, et datis dextris cum jurejurando (quamvis esset ei suspectus) suasisset de asylo procedere, statim eum peremit, non veritus justitiam.

4:34 Whereupon Menelaus coming to Andronicus, desired him to kill Onias. And he went to Onias, and gave him his right hand with an oath, and (though he were suspected by him) persuaded him to come forth out of the sanctuary, and immediately slew him, without any regard to justice.

4:35 Ob quam causam non solum Judæi, sed aliæ quoque nationes indignabantur, et moleste ferebant de nece tanti viri injusta.

4:35 For which cause not only the Jews, but also the other nations, conceived indignation, and were much grieved for the unjust murder of so great a man.

4:36 Sed regressum regem de Ciliciæ locis adierunt Judæi apud Antiochiam, simul et Græci, conquerentes de iniqua nece Oniæ.

4:36 And when the king was come back from the places of Cilicia, the Jews that were at Antioch, and also the Greeks, went to him: complaining of the unjust murder of Onias.

4:37 Contristatus itaque animo Antiochus propter Oniam, et flexus ad misericordiam, lacrimas fudit, recordatus defuncti sobrietatem et modestiam :

4:37 Antiochus, therefore, was grieved in his mind for Onias, and being moved to pity, shed tears, remembering the sobriety and modesty of the deceased.

4:38 accensisque animis Andronicum purpura exutum, per totam civitatem jubet circumduci : et in eodem loco in quo in Oniam impietatem commiserat, sacrilegum vita privari, Domino illi condignam retribuente pœnam.

4:38 And being inflamed to anger, he commanded Andronicus to be stripped of his purple, and to be led about through all the city: and that in the same place wherein he had committed the impiety against Onias, the sacrilegious wretch should be put to death, the Lord repaying him his deserved punishment.

4:39 Multis autem sacrilegiis in templo a Lysimacho commissis Menelai consilio, et divulgata fama, congregata est multitudo adversum Lysimachum multo jam auro exportato.

4:39 Now when many sacrileges had been committed by Lysimachus in the temple, by the counsel of Menelaus, and the rumour of it was spread abroad, the multitude gathered themselves together against Lysimachus, a great quantity of gold being already carried away.

4:40 Turbis autem insurgentibus, et animis ira repletis, Lysimachus armatis fere tribus millibus iniquis manibus uti cœpit, duce quodam tyranno, ætate pariter et dementia provecto.

4:40 Wherefore the multitude making an insurrection, and their minds being filled with anger, Lysimachus armed about three thousand men, and began to use violence, one Tyrannus being captain, a man far gone both in age and in madness.

4:41 Sed ut intellexerunt conatum Lysimachi, alii lapides, alii fustes validos arripuere : quidam vero cinerem in Lysimachum jecere.

4:41 But when they perceived the attempt of Lysimachus, some caught up stones, some strong clubs, and some threw ashes upon Lysimachus.

4:42 Et multi quidem vulnerati, quidam autem et prostrati, omnes vero in fugam conversi sunt : ipsum etiam sacrilegum secus ærarium interfecerunt.

4:42 And many of them were wounded, and some struck down to the ground, but all were put to flight: and as for the sacrilegious fellow himself, they slew him beside the treasury.

4:43 De his ergo cœpit judicium adversus Menelaum agitari.

4:43 Now concerning these matters, an accusation was laid against Menelaus.

4:44 Et cum venisset rex Tyrum, ad ipsum negotium detulerunt missi tres viri a senioribus.

4:44 And when the king was come to Tyre, three men were sent from the ancients to plead the cause before him.

4:45 Et cum superaretur Menelaus, promisit Ptolemæo multas pecunias dare ad suadendum regi.

4:45 But Menelaus being convicted, promised Ptolemee to give him much money to persuade the king to favour him.

4:46 Itaque Ptolemæus in quodam atrio positum quasi refrigerandi gratia regem adiit, et deduxit a sententia :

4:46 So Ptolemee went to the king in a certain court where he was, as it were to cool himself, and brought him to be of another mind:

4:47 et Menelaum quidem universæ malitiæ reum criminibus absolvit : miseros autem qui, etiamsi apud Scythas causam dixissent, innocentes judicarentur, hos morte damnavit.

4:47 So Menelaus, who was guilty of all the evil, was acquitted by him of the accusations: and those poor men, who, if they had pleaded their cause even before Scythians, should have been judged innocent, were condemned to death.

4:48 Cito ergo injustam pœnam dederunt, qui pro civitate, et populo, et sacris vasis causam prosecuti sunt.

4:48 Thus they that persecuted the cause for the city, and for the people, and the sacred vessels, did soon suffer unjust punishment.

4:49 Quam ob rem Tyrii quoque indignati, erga sepulturam eorum liberalissimi extiterunt.

4:49 Wherefore even the Tyrians, being moved with indignation, were very liberal towards their burial.

4:50 Menelaus autem, propter eorum qui in potentia erant avaritiam, permanebat in potestate, crescens in malitia ad insidias civium.

4:50 And so through the covetousness of them that were in power, Menelaus continued in authority, increasing in malice to the betraying of the citizens.

Chapter 5

5:1 Eodem tempore, Antiochus secundam profectionem paravit in Ægyptum.

5:1 At the same time Antiochus prepared for a second journey into Egypt.

5:2 Contigit autem per universam Jerosolymorum civitatem videri diebus quadraginta per aëra equites discurrentes, auratas stolas habentes et hastis, quasi cohortes armatos :

5:2 And it came to pass, that through the whole city of Jerusalem, for the space of forty days, there were seen horsemen running in the air, in gilded raiment, and armed with spears, like bands of soldiers.

5:3 et cursus equorum per ordines digestos, et congressiones fieri cominus, et scutorum motus, et galeatorum multitudinem gladiis districtis, et telorum jactus, et aureorum armorum splendorem, omnisque generis loricarum.

5:3 And horses set in order by ranks, running one against another, with the shakings of shields, and a multitude of men in helmets, with drawn swords, and casting of darts, and glittering of golden armour, and of harnesses of all sorts.

5:4 Quapropter omnes rogabant in bonum monstra converti.

5:4 Wherefore all men prayed that these prodigies might turn to good.

5:5 Sed cum falsus rumor exisset, tamquam vita excessisset Antiochus, assumptis Jason non minus mille viris, repente agressus est civitatem : et civibus ad murum convolantibus ad ultimum apprehensa civitate, Menelaus fugit in arcem :

5:5 Now when there was gone forth a false rumour as though Antiochus had been dead, Jason taking with him no fewer than a thousand men, suddenly assaulted the city: and though the citizens ran together to the wall, the city at length was taken, and Menelaus fled into the castle.

5:6 Jason vero non parcebat in cæde civibus suis, nec cogitabat prosperitatem adversum cognatos malum esse maximum, arbitrans hostium et non civium se trophæa capturum.

5:6 But Jason slew his countrymen without mercy, not considering that prosperity against one's own kindred is a very great evil, thinking they had been enemies, and not citizens, whom he conquered.

5:7 Et principatum quidem non obtinuit, finem vero insidiarum suarum confusionem accepit, et profugus iterum abiit in Ammanitem.

5:7 Yet he did not get the principality, but received confusion at the end, for the reward of his treachery, and fled again into the country of the Ammonites.

5:8 Ad ultimum, in exitium sui conclusus ab Areta Arabum tyranno fugiens de civitate in civitatem, omnibus odiosus, ut refuga legum et execrabilis, ut patriæ et civium hostis, in Ægyptum extrusus est :

5:8 At the last, having been shut up by Aretas, the king of the Arabians, in order for his destruction, flying from city to city, hated by all men, as a forsaker of the laws and execrable, as an enemy of his country and countrymen, he was thrust out into Egypt:

5:9 et qui multos de patria sua expulerat, peregre periit, Lacedæmonas profectus, quasi pro cognatione ibi refugium habiturus :

5:9 And he that had driven many out of their country perished in a strange land, going to Lacedemon, as if for kindred sake he should have refuge there:

5:10 et qui insepultos multos abjecerat, ipse et illamentatus et insepultus abjicitur, sepultura neque peregrina usus, neque patrio sepulchro participans.

5:10 But he that had cast out many unburied, was himself cast forth both unlamented and unburied, neither having foreign burial, nor being partaker of the sepulchre of his fathers.

5:11 His itaque gestis, suspicatus est rex societatem deserturos Judæos : et ob hoc profectus ex Ægypto efferatis animis, civitatem quidem armis cepit.

5:11 Now when these things were done, the king suspected that the Jews would forsake the alliance: whereupon departing out of Egypt with a furious mind, he took the city by force of arms,

5:12 Jussit autem militibus interficere, nec parcere occursantibus, et per domos ascendentes trucidare.

5:12 And commanded the soldiers to kill, and not to spare any that came in their way, and to go up into the houses to slay.

5:13 Fiebant ergo cædes juvenum ac seniorum, et mulierum et natorum exterminia, virginumque et parvulorum neces.

5:13 Thus there was a slaughter of young and old, destruction of women and children, and killing of virgins and infants.

5:14 Erant autem toto triduo octoginta millia interfecti, quadraginta millia vincti, non minus autem venundati.

5:14 And there were slain in the space of three whole days fourscore thousand, forty thousand were made prisoners, and as many sold.

5:15 Sed nec ista sufficiunt : ausus est etiam intrare templum universa terra sanctius, Menelao ductore, qui legum et patriæ fuit proditor :

5:15 But this was not enough, he presumed also to enter into the temple, the most holy in all the world Menelaus, that traitor to the laws, and to his country, being his guide.

5:16 et scelestis manibus sumens sancta vasa, quæ ab aliis regibus et civitatibus erant posita ad ornatum loci, et gloriam, contrectabat indigne, et contaminabat.

5:16 And taking in his wicked hands the holy vessels, which were given by other kings and cities, for the ornament and the glory of the place, he unworthily handled and profaned them.

5:17 Ita alienatus mente Antiochus, non considerabat quod propter peccata habitantium civitatem, modicum Deus fuerat iratus : propter quod et accidit circa locum despectio :

5:17 Thus Antiochus going astray in mind, did not consider that God was angry for a while, because of the sins of the inhabitants of the city: and therefore this contempt had happened to the place:

5:18 alioquin nisi contigisset eos multis peccatis esse involutos, sicut Heliodorus, qui missus est a Seleuco rege ad expoliandum ærarium, etiam hic statim adveniens flagellatus, et repulsus utique fuisset ab audacia.

5:18 Otherwise had they not been involved in many sins, as Heliodorus, who was sent by king Seleucus to rob the treasury, so this man also, as soon as he had come, had been forthwith scourged, and put back from his presumption.

5:19 Verum non propter locum, gentem : sed propter gentem, locum Deus elegit.

5:19 But God did not choose the people for the place's sake, but the place for the people's sake.

5:20 Ideoque et ipse locus particeps factus est populi malorum : postea autem fiet socius bonorum, et qui derelictus in ira Dei omnipotentis est, iterum in magni Domini reconciliatione cum summa gloria exaltabitur.

5:20 And, therefore, the place also itself was made partaker of the evils of the people: but afterwards shall communicate in the good things thereof, and as it was forsaken in the wrath of Almighty God, shall be exalted again with great glory, when the great Lord shall be reconciled.

5:21 Igitur Antiochus mille et octingentis ablatis de templo talentis, velociter Antiochiam regressus est, existimans se præ superbia terram ad navigandum, pelagus vero ad iter agendum deducturum propter mentis elationem.

5:21 So when Antiochus had taken away out of the temple a thousand and eight hundred talents, he went back in all haste to Antioch, thinking through pride that he might now make the land navigable, and the sea passable on foot: such was the haughtiness of his mind.

5:22 Reliquit autem et præpositos ad affligendam gentem : Jerosolymis quidem Philippum genere Phrygem, moribus crudeliorem eo ipso a quo constitutus est :

5:22 He left also governors to afflict the people: at Jerusalem, Philip, a Phrygian by birth, but in manners more barbarous than he that set him there:

5:23 in Garizim autem Andronicum et Menelaum, qui gravius quam ceteri imminebant civibus.

5:23 And in Gazarim, Andronicus and Menelaus, who bore a more heavy hand upon the citizens than the rest.

5:24 Cumque appositus esset contra Judæos, misit odiosum principem Apollonium cum exercitu viginti et duobus millibus, præcipiens ei omnes perfectæ ætatis interficere, mulieres ac juvenes vendere.

5:24 And whereas he was set against the Jews, he sent that hateful prince, Apollonius, with an army of two and twenty thousand men, commanding him to kill all that were of perfect age, and to sell the women and the younger sort.

5:25 Qui cum venisset Jerosolymam, pacem simulans, quievit usque ad diem sanctum sabbati : et tunc feriatis Judæis arma capere suis præcepit.

5:25 Who, when he was come to Jerusalem, pretending peace, rested till the holy day of the sabbath: and then the Jews keeping holiday, he commanded his men to take arms.

5:26 Omnesque qui ad spectaculum processerant, trucidavit : et civitatem cum armatis discurrens, ingentem multitudinem peremit.

5:26 And he slew all that were come forth to flee: and running through the city with armed men, he destroyed a very great multitude.

5:27 Judas autem Machabæus, qui decimus fuerat, secesserat in desertum locum, ibique inter feras vitam in montibus cum suis agebat : et fœni cibo vescentes, demorabantur, ne participes essent coinquinationis.

5:27 But Judas Machabeus, who was the tenth, had withdrawn himself into a desert place, and there lived amongst wild beasts in the mountains with his company: and they continued feeding on herbs, that they might not be partakers of the pollution.

Chapter 6

6:1 Sed non post multum temporis, misit rex senem quemdam Antiochenum, qui compelleret Judæos ut se transferrent a patriis et Dei legibus :

6:1 But not long after the king sent a certain old man of Antioch, to compel the Jews to depart from the laws of their fathers and of God:

6:2 contaminare etiam quod in Jerosolymis erat templum, et cognominare Jovis Olympii : et in Garizim, prout erant hi qui locum inhabitabant, Jovis hospitalis.

6:2 And to defile the temple that was in Jerusalem, and to call it the temple of Jupiter Olympius: and that in Garazim of Jupiter Hospitalis, according as they were that inhabited the place.

6:3 Pessima autem et universis gravis erat malorum incursio :

6:3 And very bad was this invasion of evils, and grievous to all.

6:4 nam templum luxuria et comessationibus gentium erat plenum, et scortantium cum meretricibus : sacratisque ædibus mulieres se ultro ingerebant, intro ferentes ea quæ non licebat.

6:4 For the temple was full of the riot and revellings of the Gentiles: and of men lying with lewd women. And women thrust themselves of their accord into the holy places, and brought in things that were not lawful.

6:5 Altare etiam plenum erat illicitis, quæ legibus prohibebantur.

6:5 The altar also was filled with unlawful things, which were forbidden by the laws.

6:6 Neque autem sabbata custodiebantur, neque dies solemnes patrii servabantur, nec simpliciter Judæum se esse quisquam confitebatur.

6:6 And neither were the sabbaths kept, nor the solemn days of the fathers observed, neither did any man plainly profess himself to be a Jew.

6:7 Ducebantur autem cum amara necessitate in die natalis regis ad sacrificia : et cum Liberi sacra celebrarentur, cogebantur hedera coronati Libero circuire.

6:7 But they were led by bitter constraint on the king's birthday to the sacrifices: and when the feast of Bacchus was kept, they were compelled to go about crowned with ivy in honour of Bacchus.

6:8 Decretum autem exiit in proximas gentilium civitates, suggerentibus Ptolemæis, ut pari modo et ipsi adversus Judæos agerent, ut sacrificarent :

6:8 And there went out a decree into the neighbouring cities of the Gentiles, by the suggestion of the Ptolemeans, that they also should act in like manner against the Jews, to oblige them to sacrifice:

6:9 eos autem qui nollent transire ad instituta gentium, interficerent : erat ergo videre miseriam.

6:9 And whosoever would not conform themselves to the ways of the Gentiles, should be put to death: then was misery to be seen.

6:10 Duæ enim mulieres delatæ sunt natos suos circumcidisse : quas, infantibus ad ubera suspensis, cum publice per civitatem circumduxissent, per muros præcipitaverunt.

6:10 For two women were accused to have circumcised their children: whom, when they had openly led about through the city, with the infants hanging at their breasts, they threw down headlong from the walls.

6:11 Alii vero, ad proximas coëuntes speluncas, et latenter sabbati diem celebrantes, cum indicati essent Philippo, flammis succensi sunt, eo quod verebantur propter religionem et observantiam manu sibimet auxilium ferre.

6:11 And others that had met together in caves that were near, and were keeping the sabbath day privately, being discovered by Philip, were burnt with fire, because they made a conscience to help themselves with their hands, by reason of the religious observance of the day.

6:12 Obsecro autem eos qui hunc librum lecturi sunt, ne abhorrescant propter adversos casus : sed reputent ea quæ acciderunt, non ad interitum, sed ad correptionem esse generis nostri.

6:12 Now I beseech those that shall read this book, that they be not shocked at these calamities, but that they consider the things that happened, not as being for the destruction, but for the correction of our nation.

6:13 Etenim multo tempore non sinere peccatoribus ex sententia agere, sed statim ultiones adhibere, magni beneficii est indicium.

6:13 For it is a token of great goodness, when sinners are not suffered to go on in their ways for a long time, but are presently punished.

6:14 Non enim, sicut in aliis nationibus, Dominus patienter exspectat, ut eas cum judicii dies advenerit, in plenitudine peccatorum puniat :

6:14 For, not as with other nations, (whom the Lord patiently expecteth, that when the day of judgment shall come, he may punish them in the fulness of their sins:)

6:15 ita et in nobis statuit ut, peccatis nostris in finem devolutis, ita demum in nos vindicet.

6:15 Doth he also deal with us, so as to suffer our sins to come to their height, and then take vengeance on us.

6:16 Propter quod numquam quidem a nobis misericordiam suam amovet : corripiens vero in adversis, populum suum non dereliquit.

6:16 And therefore he never withdraweth his mercy from us: but though he chastise his people with adversity he forsaketh them not.

6:17 Sed hæc nobis ad commonitionem legentium dicta sint paucis. Jam enim veniendum est ad narrationem.

6:17 But let this suffice in a few words for a warning to the readers. And now we must come to the narration.

6:18 Igitur Eleazarus, unus de primoribus scribarum, vir ætate provectus, et vultu decorus, aperto ore hians compellebatur carnem porcinam manducare.

6:18 Eleazar one of the chief of the scribes, a man advanced in years, and of a comely countenance, was pressed to open his mouth to eat swine's flesh.

6:19 At ille gloriosissimam mortem magis quam odibilem vitam complectens, voluntarie præibat ad supplicium.

6:19 But he, choosing rather a most glorious death than a hateful life, went forward voluntarily to the torment.

6:20 Intuens autem quemadmodum oporteret accedere, patienter sustinens, destinavit non admittere illicita propter vitæ amorem.

6:20 And considering in what manner he was to come to it, patiently bearing, he determined not to do any unlawful things for the love of life.

6:21 Hi autem qui astabant, iniqua miseratione commoti propter antiquam viri amicitiam, tollentes eum secreto rogabant afferri carnes quibus vesci ei licebat, ut simularetur manducasse sicut rex imperaverat de sacrificii carnibus,

6:21 But they that stood by, being moved with wicked pity, for the old friendship they had with the man, taking him aside, desired that flesh might be brought which it was lawful for him to eat, that he might make as if he had eaten, as the king had commanded, of the flesh of the sacrifice:

6:22 ut hoc facto, a morte liberaretur : et propter veterem viri amicitiam, hanc in eo faciebant humanitatem.

6:22 That by so doing he might be delivered from death; and for the sake of their old friendship with the man, they did him this courtesy.

6:23 At ille cogitare cœpit ætatis ac senectutis suæ eminentiam dignam, et ingenitæ nobilitatis canitiem, atque a puero optimæ conversationis actus : et secundum sanctæ et a Deo conditæ legis constituta, respondit cito, dicens præmitti se velle in infernum.

6:23 But he began to consider the dignity of his age, and his ancient years, and the inbred honour of his grey head, and his good life and conversation from a child; and he answered without delay, according to the ordinances of the holy law made by God, saying, that he would rather be sent into the other world.

6:24 Non enim ætati nostræ dignum est, inquit, fingere : ut multi adolescentium, arbitrantes Eleazarum nonaginta annorum transisse ad vitam alienigenarum,

6:24 For it doth not become our age, said he, to dissemble: whereby many young persons might think that Eleazar, at the age of fourscore and ten years, was gone over to the life of the heathens:

6:25 et ipsi propter meam simulationem, et propter modicum corruptibilis vitæ tempus decipiantur, et per hoc maculam atque execrationem meæ senectuti conquiram.

6:25 And so they, through my dissimulation, and for a little time of a corruptible life, should be deceived, and hereby I should bring a stain and a curse upon my old age.

6:26 Nam etsi in præsenti tempore suppliciis hominum eripiar, sed manum Omnipotentis nec vivus, nec defunctus, effugiam.

6:26 For though, for the present time, I should be delivered from the punishments of men, yet should I not escape the hand of the Almighty neither alive nor dead.

6:27 Quam ob rem fortiter vita excedendo, senectute quidem dignus apparebo :

6:27 Wherefore, by departing manfully out of this life, I shall shew myself worthy of my old age:

6:28 adolescentibus autem exemplum forte relinquam, si prompto animo ac fortiter pro gravissimis ac sanctissimis legibus honesta morte perfungar. His dictis, confestim ad supplicium trahebatur.

6:28 And I shall leave an example of fortitude to young men, if with a ready mind and constancy I suffer an honourable death, for the most venerable and most holy laws. And having spoken thus, he was forthwith carried to execution.

6:29 Hi autem qui eum ducebant, et paulo ante fuerant mitiores, in iram conversi sunt propter sermones ab eo dictos, quos illi per arrogantiam prolatos arbitrabantur.

6:29 And they that led him, and had been a little before more mild, were changed to wrath for the words he had spoken, which they thought were uttered out of arrogancy.

6:30 Sed cum plagis perimeretur, ingemuit, et dixit : Domine, qui habes sanctam scientiam, manifeste tu scis quia cum a morte possem liberari, duros corporis sustineo dolores : secundum animam vero propter timorem tuum libenter hæc patior.

6:30 But when be was now ready to die with the stripes, he groaned: and said: O Lord, who hast the holy knowledge, thou knowest manifestly that whereas I might be delivered from death, I suffer grievous pains in body: but in soul am well content to suffer these things, because I fear thee.

6:31 Et iste quidem hoc modo vita decessit, non solum juvenibus, sed et universæ genti memoriam mortis suæ ad exemplum virtutis et fortitudinis derelinquens.

6:31 Thus did this man die, leaving not only to young men, but also to the whole nation, the memory of his death, for an example of virtue and fortitude.

Chapter 7

7:1 Contigit autem et septem fratres una cum matre sua apprehensos compelli a rege edere contra fas carnes porcinas, flagris et taureis cruciatos.

7:1 It came to pass also, that seven brethren, together with their mother, were apprehended, and compelled by the king to eat swine's flesh against the law, for which end they were tormented with whips and scourges.

7:2 Unus autem ex illis, qui erat primus, sic ait : Quid quæris, et quid vis discere a nobis ? parati sumus mori, magis quam patrias Dei leges prævaricari.

7:2 But one of them, who was the eldest, said thus: What wouldst thou ask, or learn of us? we are ready to die, rather than to transgress the laws of God, received from our fathers.

7:3 Iratus itaque rex, jussit sartagines et ollas æneas succendi : quibus statim succensis,

7:3 Then the king being angry, commanded fryingpans and brazen caldrons to be made hot: which forthwith being heated,

7:4 jussit ei qui prior fuerat locutus amputari linguam, et cute capitis abstracta, summas quoque manus et pedes ei præscindi, ceteris ejus fratribus et matre inspicientibus.

7:4 He commanded to cut out the tongue of him that had spoken first: and the skin of his head being drawn off, to chop off also the extremities of his hands and feet, the rest of his brethren and his mother looking on.

7:5 Et cum jam per omnia inutilis factus esset, jussit ignem admoveri, et adhuc spirantem torreri in sartagine : in qua cum diu cruciaretur, ceteri una cum matre invicem se hortabantur mori fortiter,

7:5 And when he was now maimed in all parts, he commanded him, being yet alive, to be brought to the fire, and to be fried in the fryingpan: and while he was suffering therein long torments, the rest, together with the mother, exhorted one another to die manfully,

7:6 dicentes : Dominus Deus aspiciet veritatem, et consolabitur in nobis, quemadmodum in protestatione cantici declaravit Moyses : Et in servis suis consolabitur.

7:6 Saying: The Lord God will look upon the truth, and will take pleasure in us, as Moses declared in the profession of the canticle; And in his servants he will take pleasure.

7:7 Mortuo itaque illo primo hoc modo, sequentem deducebant ad illudendum : et cute capitis ejus cum capillis abstracta, interrogabant si manducaret, priusquam toto corpore per membra singula puniretur.

7:7 So when the first was dead after this manner, they brought the next to make him a mocking stock: and when they had pulled off the skin of his head with the hair, they asked him if he would eat, before he were punished throughout the whole body in every limb.

7:8 At ille respondens patria voce, dixit : Non faciam. Propter quod et iste, sequenti loco, primi tormenta suscepit :

7:8 But he answered in his own language, and said: I will not do it. Wherefore he also, in the next place, received the torments of the first:

7:9 et in ultimo spiritu constitutus, sic ait : Tu quidem scelestissime in præsenti vita nos perdis : sed Rex mundi defunctos nos pro suis legibus in æternæ vitæ resurrectione suscitabit.

7:9 And when he was at the last gasp, he said thus: Thou indeed, O most wicked man, destroyest us out of this present life: but the King of the world will raise us up, who die for his laws, in the resurrection of eternal life.

7:10 Post hunc tertius illuditur, et linguam postulatus cito protulit, et manus constanter extendit :

7:10 After him the third was made a mocking-stock, and when he was required, he quickly put forth his tongue, and courageously stretched out his hands:

7:11 et cum fiducia ait : E cælo ista possideo, sed propter Dei leges nunc hæc ipsa despicio, quoniam ab ipso me ea recepturum spero :

7:11 And said with confidence: These I have from heaven, but for the laws of God I now despise them, because I hope to receive them again from him.

7:12 ita ut rex, et qui cum ipso erant, mirarentur adolescentis animum, quod tamquam nihilum duceret cruciatus.

7:12 So that the king, and they that were with him, wondered at the young man's courage, because he esteemed the torments as nothing.

7:13 Et hoc ita defuncto, quartum vexabant similiter torquentes.

7:13 And after he was thus dead, they tormented the fourth in the like manner.

7:14 Et cum jam esset ad mortem, sic ait : Potius est ab hominibus morti datos spem exspectare a Deo, iterum ab ipso resuscitandos : tibi enim resurrectio ad vitam non erit.

7:14 And when he was now ready to die, he spoke thus: It is better, being put to death by men, to look for hope from God, to be raised up again by him; for, as to thee, thou shalt have no resurrection unto life.

7:15 Et cum admovissent quintum, vexabant eum. At ille respiciens in eum,

7:15 And when they had brought the fifth, they tormented him. But he, looking upon the king,

7:16 dixit : Potestatem inter homines habens, cum sis corruptibilis, facis quod vis : noli autem putare genus nostrum a Deo esse derelictum :

7:16 Said: Whereas thou hast power among men though thou art corruptible, thou dost what thou wilt but think not that our nation is forsaken by God.

7:17 tu autem patienter sustine, et videbis magnam potestatem ipsius, qualiter te et semen tuum torquebit.

7:17 But stay patiently a while, and thou shalt see his great power, in what manner he will torment thee and thy seed.

7:18 Post hunc ducebant sextum, et is, mori incipiens, sic ait : Noli frustra errare : nos enim propter nosmetipsos hæc patimur, peccantes in Deum nostrum, et digna admiratione facta sunt in nobis :

7:18 After him they brought the sixth, and he being ready to die, spoke thus: Be not deceived without cause: for we suffer these things for ourselves, having sinned against our God, and things worthy of admiration are done to us:

7:19 tu autem ne existimes tibi impune futurum, quod contra Deum pugnare tentaveris.

7:19 But do not think that thou shalt escape unpunished, for that thou hast attempted to fight against God.

7:20 Supra modum autem mater mirabilis, et bonorum memoria digna, quæ pereuntes septem filios sub unius diei tempore conspiciens, bono animo ferebat propter spem quam in Deum habebat :

7:20 Now the mother was to be admired above measure, and worthy to be remembered by good men, who beheld her seven sons slain in the space of one day, and bore it with a good courage, for the hope that she had in God:

7:21 singulos illorum hortabatur voce patria fortiter, repleta sapientia : et, femineæ cogitationi masculinum animum inserens,

7:21 And she bravely exhorted every one of them in her own language, being filled with wisdom; and joining a man's heart to a woman's thought,

7:22 dixit ad eos : Nescio qualiter in utero meo apparuistis, neque enim ego spiritum et animam donavi vobis et vitam, et singulorum membra non ego ipsa compegi :

7:22 She said to them: I know not how you were formed in my womb; for I neither gave you breath, nor soul, nor life, neither did I frame the limbs of every one of you.

7:23 sed enim mundi Creator, qui formavit hominis nativitatem, quique omnium invenit originem, et spiritum vobis iterum cum misericordia reddet et vitam, sicut nunc vosmetipsos despicitis propter leges ejus.

7:23 But the Creator of the world, that formed the nativity of man, and that found out the origin of all, he will restore to you again, in his mercy, both breath and life, as now you despise yourselves for the sake of his laws.

7:24 Antiochus autem, contemni se arbitratus, simul et exprobrantis voce despecta, cum adhuc adolescentior superesset, non solum verbis hortabatur, sed et cum juramento affirmabat se divitem et beatum facturum, et translatum a patriis legibus amicum habiturum, et res necessarias ei præbiturum.

7:24 Now Antiochus, thinking himself despised, and withal despising the voice of the upbraider, when the youngest was yet alive, did not only exhort him by words, but also assured him with an oath, that he would make him a rich and a happy man, and, if he would turn from the laws of his fathers, would take him for a friend, and furnish him with things necessary.

7:25 Sed ad hæc cum adolescens nequaquam inclinaretur, vocavit rex matrem, et suadebat ei ut adolescenti fieret in salutem.

7:25 But when the young man was not moved with these things, the king called the mother, and counselled her to deal with the young man to save his life.

7:26 Cum autem multis eam verbis esset hortatus, promisit suasurum se filio suo.

7:26 And when he had exhorted her with many words she promised that she would counsel her son.

7:27 Itaque inclinata ad illum, irridens crudelem tyrannum, ait patria voce : Fili mi, miserere mei, quæ te in utero novem mensibus portavi, et lac triennio dedi et alui, et in ætatem istam perduxi.

7:27 So bending herself towards him, mocking the cruel tyrant, she said in her own language: My son have pity upon me, that bore thee nine months in my womb, and gave thee suck three years, and nourished thee, and brought thee up unto this age.

7:28 Peto, nate, ut aspicias ad cælum et terram, et ad omnia quæ in eis sunt, et intelligas quia ex nihilo fecit illa Deus, et hominum genus :

7:28 I beseech thee, my son, look upon heaven and earth, and all that is in them, and consider that God made them out of nothing, and mankind also:

7:29 ita fiet, ut non timeas carnificem istum, sed dignus fratribus tuis effectus particeps, suscipe mortem, ut in illa miseratione cum fratribus tuis te recipiam.

7:29 So thou shalt not fear this tormentor, but being made a worthy partner with thy brethren, receive death, that in that mercy I may receive thee again with thy brethren.

7:30 Cum hæc illa adhuc diceret, ait adolescens : Quem sustinetis ? non obedio præcepto regis, sed præcepto legis, quæ data est nobis per Moysen.

7:30 While she was yet speaking these words, the young man said: For whom do you stay? I will not obey the commandment of the king, but the commandment of the law which was given us by Moses.

7:31 Tu vero, qui inventor omnis malitiæ factus es in Hebræos, non effugies manum Dei.

7:31 But thou that hast been the author of all mischief against the Hebrews, shalt not escape the hand of God.

7:32 Nos enim pro peccatis nostris hæc patimur.

7:32 For we suffer thus for our sins.

7:33 Et si nobis propter increpationem et correptionem Dominus Deus noster modicum iratus est : sed iterum reconciliabitur servis suis.

7:33 And though the Lord, our God, is angry with us a little while, for our chastisement and correction, yet he will be reconciled again to his servants.

7:34 Tu autem, o sceleste, et omnium hominum flagitiosissime, noli frustra extolli vanis spebus in servos ejus inflammatus :

7:34 But thou, O wicked, and of all men most flagitious, be not lifted up without cause with vain hopes, whilst thou art raging against his servants.

7:35 nondum enim omnipotentis Dei, et omnia inspicientis, judicium effugisti.

7:35 For thou hast not yet escaped the judgment of the Almighty God, who beholdeth all things.

7:36 Nam fratres mei, modico nunc dolore sustentato, sub testamento æternæ vitæ effecti sunt : tu vero judicio Dei justas superbiæ tuæ pœnas exsolves.

7:36 For my brethren having now undergone a short pain, are under the covenant of eternal life: but thou, by the judgment of God, shalt receive just punishment for thy pride.

7:37 Ego autem, sicut fratres mei, animam et corpus meum trado pro patriis legibus, invocans Deum maturius genti nostræ propitium fieri, teque cum tormentis et verberibus confiteri quod ipse est Deus solus.

7:37 But I, like my brethren, offer up my life and my body for the laws of our fathers: calling upon God to be speedily merciful to our nation, and that thou by torments and stripes mayst confess that he alone is God.

7:38 In me vero et in fratribus meis desinet Omnipotentis ira, quæ super omne genus nostrum juste superducta est.

7:38 But in me, and in my brethren, the wrath of the Almighty, which hath justly been brought upon all our nation, shall cease.

7:39 Tunc rex accensus ira in hunc, super omnes crudelius desævit, indigne ferens se derisum.

7:39 Then the king being incensed with anger, raged against him more cruelly than all the rest, taking it grievously that he was mocked.

7:40 Et hic itaque mundus obiit, per omnia in Domino confidens.

7:40 So this man also died undefiled, wholly trusting in the Lord.

7:41 Novissime autem post filios, et mater consumpta est.

7:41 And last of all, after the sons, the mother also was consumed.

7:42 Igitur de sacrificiis et de nimiis crudelitatibus satis dictum est.

7:42 But now there is enough said of the sacrifices and of the excessive cruelties.

Chapter 8

8:1 Judas vero Machabæus, et qui cum illo erant, introibant latenter in castella : et convocantes cognatos et amicos, et eos qui permanserunt in Judaismo assumentes, eduxerunt ad se sex millia virorum.

8:1 But Judas Machabeus, and they that were with him, went privately into the towns: and calling together their kinsmen and friends, and taking unto them such as continued in the Jews' religion, they assembled six thousand men.

8:2 Et invocabant Dominum, ut respiceret in populum qui ab omnibus calcabatur, et misereretur templo quod contaminabatur ab impiis :

8:2 And they called upon the Lord, that he would look upon his people that was trodden down by all and would have pity on the temple, that was defiled by the wicked:

8:3 misereretur etiam exterminio civitatis, quæ esset illico complananda, et vocem sanguinis ad se clamantis audiret :

8:3 That he would have pity also upon the city that was destroyed, that was ready to be made even with the ground, and would hear the voice of the blood that cried to him:

8:4 memoraretur quoque iniquissimas mortes parvulorum innocentum, et blasphemias nomini suo illatas, et indignaretur super his.

8:4 That he would remember also the most unjust deaths of innocent children, and the blasphemies offered to his name, and would shew his indignation on this occasion.

8:5 At Machabæus, congregata multitudine, intolerabilis gentibus efficiebatur : ira enim Domini in misericordiam conversa est.

8:5 Now when Machabeus had gathered a multitude, he could not be withstood by the heathens: for the wrath of the Lord was turned into mercy.

8:6 Et superveniens castellis et civitatibus improvisus, succendebat eas : et opportuna loca occupans, non paucas hostium strages dabat :

8:6 So coming unawares upon the towns and cities, he set them on fire, and taking possession of the most commodious places, he made no small slaughter of the enemies:

8:7 maxime autem noctibus ad hujuscemodi excursus ferebatur, et fama virtutis ejus ubique diffundebatur.

8:7 And especially in the nights he went upon these expeditions, and the fame of his valour was spread abroad every where.

8:8 Videns autem Philippus paulatim virum ad profectum venire, ac frequentius res ei cedere propere, ad Ptolemæum ducem Cœlesyriæ et Phœnicis scripsit ut auxilium ferret regis negotiis.

8:8 Then Philip seeing that the man gained ground by little and little, and that things for the most part succeeded prosperously with him, wrote to Ptolemee, the governor of Celesyria and Phenicia, to send aid to the king's affairs.

8:9 At ille velociter misit Nicanorem Patrocli de primoribus amicum, datis ei de permistis gentibus, armatis non minus viginti millibus, ut universum Judæorum genus deleret, adjuncto ei Gorgia viro militari, et in bellicis rebus experientissimo.

8:9 And he with all speed sent Nicanor, the son of Patroclus, one of his special friends, giving him no fewer than twenty thousand armed men of different nations, to root out the whole race of the Jews, joining also with him Gorgias, a good soldier, and of great experience in matters of war.

8:10 Constituit autem Nicanor, ut regi tributum, quod Romanis erat dandum, duo millia talentorum de captivitate Judæorum suppleret :

8:10 And Nicanor purposed to raise for the king the tribute of two thousand talents, that was to be given to the Romans, by making so much money of the captive Jews:

8:11 statimque ad maritimas civitates misit, convocans ad coëmptionem Judaicorum mancipiorum, promittens se nonaginta mancipia talento distracturum, non respiciens ad vindictam quæ eum ab Omnipotente esset consecutura.

8:11 Wherefore he sent immediately to the cities upon the sea coast, to invite men together to buy up the Jewish slaves, promising that they should have ninety slaves for one talent, not reflecting on the vengeance which was to follow him from the Almighty.

8:12 Judas autem ubi comperit, indicavit his qui secum erant Judæis Nicanoris adventum.

8:12 Now when Judas found that Nicanor was coming, he imparted to the Jews that were with him, that the enemy was at hand.

8:13 Ex quibus quidam formidantes, et non credentes Dei justitiæ, in fugam vertebantur :

8:13 And some of them being afraid, and distrusting the justice of God, fled away.

8:14 alii vero si quid eis supererat vendebant, simulque Dominum deprecabantur ut eriperet eos ab impio Nicanore, qui eos priusquam cominus veniret, vendiderat :

8:14 Others sold all that they had left, and withal besought the Lord, that he would deliver them from the wicked Nicanor, who had sold them before he came near them:

8:15 etsi non propter eos, propter testamentum tamen quod erat ad patres eorum, et propter invocationem sancti et magnifici nominis ejus super ipsos.

8:15 And if not for their sakes, yet for the covenant that he had made with their fathers, and for the sake of his holy and glorious name that was invoked upon them.

8:16 Convocatis autem Machabæus septem millibus qui cum ipso erant, rogabat ne hostibus reconciliarentur, neque metuerent inique venientium adversum se hostium multitudinem : sed fortiter contenderent,

8:16 But Machabeus calling together seven thousand that were with him, exhorted them not to be reconciled to the enemies, nor to fear the multitude of the enemies who came wrongfully against them, but to fight manfully:

8:17 ante oculos habentes contumeliam quæ loco sancto ab his injuste esset illata, itemque et ludibrio habitæ civitatis injuriam, adhuc etiam veterum instituta convulsa.

8:17 Setting before their eyes the injury they had unjustly done the holy place, and also the injury they had done to the city, which had been shamefully abused, besides their destroying the ordinances of the fathers.

8:18 Nam illi quidem armis confidunt, ait, simul et audacia : nos autem in omnipotente Domino, qui potest et venientes adversum nos, et universum mundum, uno nutu delere, confidimus.

8:18 For, said he, they trust in their weapons, and in their boldness: but we trust in the Almighty Lord, who at a beck can utterly destroy both them that come against us, and the whole world.

8:19 Admonuit autem eos et de auxiliis Dei, quæ facta sunt erga parentes : et quod sub Sennacherib centum octoginta quinque millia perierunt :

8:19 Moreover, he put them in mind also of the helps their fathers had received from God: and how, under Sennacherib, a hundred and eighty-five thousand had been destroyed.

8:20 et de prælio quod eis adversus Galatas fuit in Babylonia, ut omnes, ubi ad rem ventum est, Macedonibus sociis hæsitantibus, ipsi sex millia soli peremerunt centum viginti millia, propter auxilium illis datum de cælo, et beneficia pro his plurima consecuti sunt.

8:20 And of the battle that they had fought against the Galatians, in Babylonia; how they, being in all but six thousand, when it came to the point, and the Macedonians, their companions, were at a stand, slew a hundred and twenty thousand, because of the help they had from heaven, and for this they received many favours.

8:21 His verbis constantes effecti sunt, et pro legibus et patria mori parati.

8:21 With these words they were greatly encouraged and disposed even to die for the laws and their country.

8:22 Constituit itaque fratres suos duces utrique ordini, Simonem, et Josephum, et Jonathan, subjectis unicuique millenis et quingentenis.

8:22 So he appointed his brethren captains over each division of his army; Simon, and Joseph, and Jonathan, giving to each one fifteen hundred men.

8:23 Ad hoc etiam ab Esdra lecto illis sancto libro, et dato signo adjutorii Dei, in prima acie ipse dux commisit cum Nicanore.

8:23 And after the holy book had been read to them by Esdras, and he had given them for a watchword, The help of God: himself leading the first band, he joined battle with Nicanor:

8:24 Et facto sibi adjutore Omnipotente, interfecerunt super novem millia hominum : majorem autem partem exercitus Nicanoris vulneribus debilem factam fugere compulerunt.

8:24 And the Almighty being their helper, they slew above nine thousand men: and having wounded and disabled the greater part of Nicanor's army, they obliged them to fly.

8:25 Pecuniis vero eorum, qui ad emptionem ipsorum venerant, sublatis, ipsos usquequaque persecuti sunt :

8:25 And they took the money of them that came to buy them, and they pursued them on every side.

8:26 sed reversi sunt hora conclusi, nam erat ante sabbatum : quam ob causam non perseveraverunt insequentes.

8:26 But they came back for want of time: for it was the day before the sabbath: and therefore they did not continue the pursuit.

8:27 Arma autem ipsorum, et spolia congregantes, sabbatum agebant, benedicentes Dominum, qui liberavit eos in isto die, misericordiæ initium stillans in eos.

8:27 But when they had gathered together their arms and their spoils, they kept the sabbath: blessing the Lord who had delivered them that day, distilling the beginning of mercy upon them.

8:28 Post sabbatum vero debilibus, et orphanis, et viduis diviserunt spolia : et residua ipsi cum suis habuere.

8:28 Then after the sabbath they divided the spoils to the feeble and the orphans, and the widows, and the rest they took for themselves and their servants.

8:29 His itaque gestis, et communiter ab omnibus facta obsecratione, misericordem Dominum postulabant ut in finem servis suis reconciliaretur.

8:29 When this was done, and they had all made a common supplication, they besought the merciful Lord, to be reconciled to his servants unto the end.

8:30 Et ex his qui cum Timotheo et Bacchide erant contra se contendentes, super viginti millia interfecerunt, et munitiones excelsas obtinuerunt : et plures prædas diviserunt, æquam portionem debilibus, pupillis, et viduis, sed et senioribus facientes.

8:30 Moreover, they slew above twenty thousand of them that were with Timotheus and Bacchides, who fought against them, and they made themselves masters of the high strong holds: and they divided amongst them many spoils, giving equal portions to the feeble, the fatherless, and the widows; yea, and the aged also

8:31 Et cum arma eorum diligenter collegissent, omnia composuerunt in locis opportunis : residua vero spolia Jerosolymam detulerunt :

8:31 And when they had carefully gathered together their arms, they laid them all up in convenient places, and the residue of their spoils they carried to Jerusalem:

8:32 et Philarchen, qui cum Timotheo erat, interfecerunt, virum scelestum, qui in multis Judæos afflixerat.

8:32 They slew also Philarches, who was with Timotheus, a wicked man, who had many ways afflicted the Jews.

8:33 Et cum epinicia agerent Jerosolymis, eum qui sacras januas incenderat, id est, Callisthenem, cum in quoddam domicilium refugisset, incenderunt, digna ei mercede pro impietatibus suis reddita.

8:33 And when they kept the feast of the victory at Jerusalem, they burnt Callisthenes, that had set fire to the holy gates, who had taken refuge in a certain house, rendering to him a worthy reward for his impieties:

8:34 Facinorosissimus autem Nicanor, qui mille negotiantes ad Judæorum venditionem adduxerat,

8:34 But as for that most wicked man, Nicanor, who had brought a thousand merchants to the sale of the Jews,

8:35 humiliatus auxilio Domini ab his quos nullos existimaverat, deposita veste gloriæ, per mediterranea fugiens, solus venit Antiochiam, summam infelicitatem de interitu sui exercitus consecutus.

8:35 Being, through the help of the Lord, brought down by them, of whom he had made no account, laying aside his garment of glory, fleeing through the midland country, he came alone to Antioch, being rendered very unhappy by the destruction of his army.

8:36 Et qui promiserat Romanis se tributum restituere de captivitate Jerosolymorum, prædicabat nunc protectorem Deum habere Judæos, et ob ipsum invulnerabiles esse, eo quod sequerentur leges ab ipso constitutas.

8:36 And he that had promised to levy the tribute for the Romans, by the means of the captives of Jerusalem, now professed that the Jews had God for their protector, and therefore they could not be hurt, because they followed the laws appointed by him.

Chapter 9

9:1 Eodem tempore, Antiochus inhoneste revertebatur de Perside.

9:1 At that time Antiochus returned with dishonour out of Persia.

9:2 Intraverat enim in eam quæ dicitur Persepolis, et tentavit expoliare templum, et civitatem opprimere : sed multitudine ad arma concurrente, in fugam versi sunt : et ita contigit ut Antiochus post fugam turpiter rediret.

9:2 For he had entered into the city called Persepolis, and attempted to rob the temple, and to oppress the city, but the multitude running together to arms, put them to flight: and so it fell out that Antiochus being put to flight, returned with disgrace.

9:3 Et cum venisset circa Ecbatanam, recognovit quæ erga Nicanorem et Timotheum gesta sunt.

9:3 Now when he was come about Ecbatana, he received the news of what had happened to Nicanor and Timotheus.

9:4 Elatus autem in ira, arbitrabatur se injuriam illorum qui se fugaverant posse in Judæos retorquere : ideoque jussit agitari currum suum sine intermissione agens iter, cælesti eum judicio perurgente, eo quod ita superbe locutus est se venturum Jerosolymam, et congeriem sepulchri Judæorum eam facturum.

9:4 And swelling with anger, he thought to revenge upon the Jews the injury done by them that had put him to flight. And therefore he commanded his chariot to be driven, without stopping in his journey, the judgment of heaven urging him forward, because he had spoken so proudly, that he would come to Jerusalem, and make it a common burying place of the Jews.

9:5 Sed qui universa conspicit Dominus Deus Israël, percussit eum insanabili et invisibili plaga. Ut enim finivit hunc ipsum sermonem, apprehendit eum dolor dirus viscerum, et amara internorum tormenta :

9:5 But the Lord, the God of Israel, that seeth all things, struck him with an incurable and an invisible plague. For as soon as he had ended these words, a dreadful pain in his bowels came upon him, and bitter torments of the inner parts.

9:6 et quidem satis juste, quippe qui multis et novis cruciatibus aliorum torserat viscera, licet ille nullo modo a sua malitia cessaret.

9:6 And indeed very justly, seeing he had tormented the bowels of others with many and new torments, albeit he by no means ceased from his malice.

9:7 Super hoc autem superbia repletus, ignem spirans animo in Judæos, et præcipiens accelerari negotium, contigit illum impetu euntem de curru cadere, et gravi corporis collisione membra vexari.

9:7 Moreover, being filled with pride, breathing out fire in his rage against the Jews, and commanding the matter to be hastened, it happened as he was going with violence, that he fell from the chariot, so that his limbs were much pained by a grievous bruising of the body.

9:8 Isque qui sibi videbatur etiam fluctibus maris imperare, supra humanum modum superbia repletus, et montium altitudines in statera appendere, nunc humiliatus ad terram in gestatorio portabatur, manifestam Dei virtutem in semetipso contestans :

9:8 Thus he that seemed to himself to command even the waves of the sea, being proud above the condition of man, and to weigh the heights of the mountains in a balance, now being cast down to the ground, was carried in a litter, bearing witness to the manifest power of God in himself:

9:9 ita ut de corpore impii vermes scaturirent, ac viventis in doloribus carnes ejus effluerent, odore etiam illius et fœtore exercitus gravaretur :

9:9 So that worms swarmed out of the body of this man, and whilst he lived in sorrow and pain, his flesh fell off, and the filthiness of his smell was noisome to the army.

9:10 et qui paulo ante sidera cæli contingere se arbitrabatur, eum nemo poterat propter intolerantiam fœtoris portare.

9:10 And the man that thought a little before he could reach to the stars of heaven, no man could endure to carry, for the intolerable stench.

9:11 Hinc igitur cœpit ex gravi superbia deductus ad agnitionem sui venire, divina admonitus plaga, per momenta singula doloribus suis augmenta capientibus.

9:11 And by this means, being brought from his great pride, he began to come to the knowledge of himself, being admonished by the scourge of God, his pains increasing every moment.

9:12 Et cum nec ipse jam fœtorem suum ferre posset, ita ait : Justum est subditum esse Deo, et mortalem non paria Deo sentire.

9:12 And when he himself could not now abide his own stench, he spoke thus: It is just to be subject to God, and that a mortal man should not equal himself to God.

9:13 Orabat autem hic scelestus Dominum, a quo non esset misericordiam consecuturus.

9:13 Then this wicked man prayed to the Lord, of whom he was not like to obtain mercy.

9:14 Et civitatem, ad quam festinans veniebat ut eam ad solum deduceret ac sepulchrum congestorum faceret, nunc optat liberam reddere :

9:14 And the city, to which he was going in haste to lay it even with the ground, and to make it a common burying place, he now desireth to make free:

9:15 et Judæos, quos nec sepultura quidem se dignos habiturum, sed avibus ac feris diripiendos traditurum, et cum parvulis exterminaturum dixerat, æquales nunc Atheniensibus facturum pollicetur :

9:15 And the Jews, whom he said he would not account worthy to be so much as buried, but would give them up to be devoured by the birds and wild beasts, and would utterly destroy them with their children, he now promiseth to make equal with the Athenians.

9:16 templum etiam sanctum, quod prius expoliaverat, optimis donis ornaturum, et sancta vasa multiplicaturum, et pertinentes ad sacrificia sumptus de redditibus suis præstaturum :

9:16 The holy temple also, which before he had spoiled, he promised to adorn with goodly gifts, and to multiply the holy vessels, and to allow out of his revenues the charges pertaining to the sacrifices.

9:17 super hæc, et Judæum se futurum, et omnem locum terræ perambulaturum, et prædicaturum Dei potestatem.

9:17 Yea also, that he would become a Jew himself, and would go through every place of the earth, and declare the power of God.

9:18 Sed non cessantibus doloribus (supervenerat enim in eum justum Dei judicium), desperans scripsit ad Judæos in modum deprecationis epistolam hæc continentem :

9:18 But his pains not ceasing, (for the just judgment of God was come upon him) despairing of life, he wrote to the Jews, in the manner of a supplication, a letter in these words:

9:19 Optimis civibus Judæis plurimam salutem, et bene valere, et esse felices, rex et principes Antiochus.

9:19 To his very good subjects the Jews, Antiochus, king and ruler, wisheth much health, and welfare, and happiness.

9:20 Si bene valetis, et filii vestri, et ex sententia vobis cuncta sunt, maximas agimus gratias.

9:20 If you and your children are well, and if all matters go with you to your mind, we give very great thanks.

9:21 Et ego in infirmitate constitutus, vestri autem memor benigne reversus de Persidis locis, et infirmitate gravi apprehensus, necessarium duxi pro communi utilitate curam habere :

9:21 As for me, being infirm, but yet kindly remembering you, returning out of the places of Persia, and being taken with a grievous disease, I thought it necessary to take care for the common good:

9:22 non desperans memetipsum, sed spem multam habens effugiendi infirmitatem.

9:22 Not distrusting my life, but having great hope to escape the sickness.

9:23 Respiciens autem quod et pater meus, quibus temporibus in locis superioribus ducebat exercitum, ostendit qui post se susciperet principatum :

9:23 But considering that my father also, at what time he led an army into the higher countries, appointed who should reign after him:

9:24 ut si quid contrarium accideret, aut difficile nuntiaretur, scientes hi qui in regionibus erant, cui esset rerum summa derelicta, non turbarentur.

9:24 To the end that if any thing contrary to expectation should fall out, or any bad tidings should be brought, they that were in the countries, knowing to whom the whole government was left, might not be troubled.

9:25 Ad hæc, considerans de proximo potentes quosque et vicinos temporibus insidiantes, et eventum exspectantes, designavi filium meum Antiochum regem, quem sæpe recurrens in superiora regna multis vestrum commendabam : et scripsi ad eum quæ subjecta sunt.

9:25 Moreover, considering that neighbouring princes, and borderers, wait for opportunities, and expect what shall be the event, I have appointed my son, Antiochus, king, whom I often recommended to many of you, when I went into the higher provinces: and I have written to him what I have joined here below.

9:26 Ora itaque vos, et peto memores beneficiorum publice et privatim, ut unusquisque conservet fidem ad me et ad filium meum.

9:26 I pray you, therefore, and request of you, that, remembering favours both public and private, you will every man of you continue to be faithful to me and to my son.

9:27 Confido enim eum modeste et humane acturum, et sequentem propositum meum, et communem vobis fore.

9:27 For I trust that he will behave with moderation and humanity, and following my intentions, will be gracious unto you.

9:28 Igitur homicida et blasphemus pessime percussus, et ut ipse alios tractaverat, peregre in montibus miserabili obitu vita functus est.

9:28 Thus the murderer and blasphemer being grievously struck, as himself had treated others, died a miserable death in a strange country, among the mountains.

9:29 Transferebat autem corpus Philippus collactaneus ejus : qui, metuens filium Antiochi, ad Ptolemæum Philometorem in Ægyptum abiit.

9:29 But Philip, that was brought up with him, carried away his body: and out of fear of the son of Antiochus, went into Egypt to Ptolemee Philometor.

Chapter 10

10:1 Machabæus autem, et qui cum eo erant, Domino se protegente, templum quidem et civitatem recepit :

10:1 But Machabeus, and they that were with him, by the protection of the Lord, recovered the temple and the city again.

10:2 aras autem quas alienigenæ per plateas exstruxerant, itemque delubra demolitus est :

10:2 But he threw down the altars which the heathens had set up in the streets, as also the temples of the idols.

10:3 et purgato templo, aliud altare fecerunt, et de ignitis lapidibus igne concepto sacrificia obtulerunt post biennium, et incensum, et lucernas, et panes propositionis posuerunt.

10:3 And having purified the temple, they made another altar: and taking fire out of the fiery stones, they offered sacrifices after two years, and set forth incense, and lamps, and the loaves of proposition.

10:4 Quibus gestis, rogabant Dominum prostrati in terram, ne amplius talibus malis inciderent : sed et, siquando peccassent, ut ab ipso mitius corriperentur, et non barbaris ac blasphemis hominibus traderentur.

10:4 And when they had done these things, they besought the Lord, lying prostrate on the ground, that they might no more fall into such evils; but if they should at any time sin, that they might be chastised by him more gently, and not be delivered up to barbarians and blasphemous men.

10:5 Qua die autem templum ab alienigenis pollutum fuerat, contigit eadem die purificationem fieri, vigesima quinta mensis qui fuit Casleu.

10:5 Now upon the same day that the temple had been polluted by the strangers on the very same day it was cleansed again; to wit, on the five and twentieth day of the month of Casleu.

10:6 Et cum lætitia diebus octo egerunt in modum tabernaculorum, recordantes quod ante modicum temporis diem solemnem tabernaculorum in montibus et in speluncis more bestiarum egerant.

10:6 And they kept eight days with joy, after the manner of the feast of the tabernacles, remembering that not long before they had kept the feast of the tabernacles when they were in the mountains, and in dens like wild beasts.

10:7 Propter quod thyrsos, et ramos virides, et palmas præferebant ei qui prosperavit mundari locum suum.

10:7 Therefore they now carried boughs and green branches and palms, for him that had given them good success in cleansing his place.

10:8 Et decreverunt communi præcepto et decreto universæ genti Judæorum omnibus annis agere dies istos.

10:8 And they ordained by a common statute, and decree, that all the nation of the Jews should keep those days every year.

10:9 Et Antiochi quidem, qui appellatus est Nobilis, vitæ excessus ita se habuit.

10:9 And this was the end of Antiochus, that was called the Illustrious.

10:10 Nunc autem de Eupatore Antiochi impii filio quæ gesta sunt narrabimus, breviantes mala quæ in bellis gesta sunt.

10:10 But now we will repeat the acts of Eupator, the son of that wicked Antiochus, abridging the account of the evils that happened in the wars.

10:11 Hic enim suscepto regno, constituit super negotia regni Lysiam quemdam, Phœnicis et Syriæ militiæ principem.

10:11 For when he was come to the crown, he appointed over the affairs of his realm one Lysias, general of the army of Phenicia and Syria.

10:12 Nam Ptolemæus, qui dicebatur Macer, justi tenax erga Judæos esse constituit, et præcipue propter iniquitatem quæ facta erat in eos, et pacifice agere cum eis.

10:12 For Ptolemee, that was called Macer, was determined to be strictly just to the Jews and especially by reason of the wrong that had been done them, and to deal peaceably with them.

10:13 Sed ob hoc accusatus ab amicis apud Eupatorem, cum frequenter proditor audiret, eo quod Cyprum creditam sibi a Philometore deseruisset, et ad Antiochum Nobilem translatus etiam ab eo recessisset, veneno vitam finivit.

10:13 But being accused for this to Eupator by his friends, and being oftentimes called traitor, because he had left Cyprus, which Philometor had committed to him, and coming over to Antiochus the Illustrious, had revolted also from him, he put an end to his life by poison.

10:14 Gorgias autem cum esset dux locorum, assumptis advenis, frequenter Judæos debellabat.

10:14 But Gorgias, who was governor of the holds, taking with him the strangers, often fought against the Jews.

10:15 Judæi vero qui tenebant opportunas munitiones, fugatos ab Jerosolymis suscipiebant, et bellare tentabant.

10:15 And the Jews that occupied the most commodious holds, received those that were driven out of Jerusalem, and attempted to make war.

10:16 Hi vero qui erant cum Machabæo, per orationes Dominum rogantes ut esset sibi adjutor, impetum fecerunt in munitiones Idumæorum :

10:16 Then they that were with Machabeus, beseeching the Lord by prayers to be their helper, made a strong attack upon the strong holds of the Idumeans:

10:17 multaque vi insistentes, loca obtinuerunt, occurrentes interemerunt, et omnes simul non minus viginti millibus trucidaverunt.

10:17 And assaulting them with great force, won the holds, killed them that came in the way, and slew altogether no fewer than twenty thousand.

10:18 Quidam autem cum confugissent in duas turres valde munitas, omnem apparatum ad repugnandum habentes,

10:18 And whereas some were fled into very strong towers, having all manner of provision to sustain a siege,

10:19 Machabæus ad eorum expugnationem relicto Simone, et Josepho, itemque Zachæo, eisque qui cum ipsis erant satis multis, ipse ad eas quæ amplius perurgebant pugnas conversus est.

10:19 Machabeus left Simon and Joseph, and Zacheus, and them that were with them, in sufficient number to besiege them, and departed to those expeditions which urged more.

10:20 Hi vero qui cum Simone erant, cupiditate ducti, a quibusdam qui in turribus erant, suasi sunt pecunia : et septuaginta millibus didrachmis acceptis, dimiserunt quosdam effugere.

10:20 Now they that were with Simon, being led with covetousness, were persuaded for the sake of money by some that were in the towers: and taking seventy thousand didrachmas, let some of them escape.

10:21 Cum autem Machabæo nuntiatum esset quod factum est, principibus populi congregatis accusavit quod pecunia fratres vendidissent, adversariis eorum dimissis.

10:21 But when it was told Machabeus what was done, he assembled the rulers of the people, and accused those men that they had sold their brethren for money, having let their adversaries escape.

10:22 Hos igitur proditores factos interfecit, et confestim duas turres occupavit.

10:22 So he put these traitors to death, and forthwith took the two towers.

10:23 Armis autem ac manibus omnia prospere agendo in duabus munitionibus plus quam viginti millia peremit.

10:23 And having good success in arms, and all things he took in hand, he slew more than twenty thousand in the two holds.

10:24 At Timotheus, qui prius a Judæis fuerat superatus, convocato exercitu peregrinæ multitudinis, et congregato equitatu Asiano, advenit quasi armis Judæam capturus.

10:24 But Timotheus, who before had been overcome by the Jews, having called together a multitude of foreign troops, and assembled horsemen out of Asia, came as though he would take Judea by force of arms.

10:25 Machabæus autem et qui cum ipso erant, appropinquante illo, deprecabantur Dominum, caput terra aspergentes, lumbosque ciliciis præcincti,

10:25 But Machabeus, and they that were with him, when he drew near, prayed to the Lord, sprinkling earth upon their heads, and girding their loins with haircloth,

10:26 ad altaris crepidinem provoluti, ut sibi propitius, inimicis autem eorum esset inimicus, et adversariis adversaretur, sicut lex dicit.

10:26 And lying prostrate at the foot of the altar, besought him to be merciful to them, and to be an enemy to their enemies, and an adversary to their adversaries, as the law saith.

10:27 Et ita post orationem, sumptis armis, longius de civitate procedentes, et proximi hostibus effecti, resederunt.

10:27 And so after prayer taking their arms, they went forth further from the city, and when they were come very near the enemies they rested.

10:28 Primo autem solis ortu utrique commiserunt : isti quidem victoriæ et prosperitatis sponsorem cum virtute Dominum habentes : illi autem ducem belli animum habebant.

10:28 But as soon as the sun was risen both sides joined battle: the one part having, with their valour, the Lord for a surety of victory, and success: but the other side making their rage their leader in battle.

10:29 Sed cum vehemens pugna esset, apparuerunt adversariis de cælo viri quinque in equis, frenis aureis decori, ducatum Judæis præstantes :

10:29 But when they were in the heat of the engagement, there appeared to the enemies from heaven five men upon horses, comely, with golden bridles, conducting the Jews:

10:30 ex quibus duo Machabæum medium habentes, armis suis circumseptum incolumem conservabant : in adversarios autem tela et fulmina jaciebant, ex quo et cæcitate confusi et repleti perturbatione, cadebant.

10:30 Two of them took Machabeus between them, and covered him on every side with their arms, and kept him safe; but cast darts and fireballs against the enemy, so that they fell down, being both confounded with blindness, and filled with trouble.

10:31 Interfecti sunt autem viginti millia quingenti, et equites sexcenti.

10:31 And there were slain twenty thousand five hundred, and six hundred horsemen.

10:32 Timotheus vero confugit in Gazaram præsidium munitum, cui præerat Chæreas.

10:32 But Timotheus fled into Gazara, a strong hold where Chereas was governor.

10:33 Machabæus autem et qui cum eo erant, lætantes obsederunt præsidium diebus quatuor.

10:33 Then Machabeus, and they that were with him cheerfully laid siege to the fortress four days.

10:34 At hi qui intus erant, loci firmitate confisi, supra modum maledicebant, et sermones nefandos jactabant.

10:34 But they that were within, trusting to the strength of the place, blasphemed exceedingly, and cast forth abominable words.

10:35 Sed cum dies quinta illucesceret, viginti juvenes ex his qui cum Machabæo erant, accensi animis propter blasphemiam, viriliter accesserunt ad murum, et feroci animo incedentes ascendebant :

10:35 But when the fifth day appeared, twenty young men of them that were with Machabeus, inflamed in their minds, because of the blasphemy, approached manfully to the wall, and pushing forward with fierce courage, got up upon it:

10:36 sed et alii similiter ascendentes, turres portasque succendere aggressi sunt, atque ipsos maledicos vivos concremare.

10:36 Moreover, others also getting up after them, went to set fire to the towers and the gates, and to burn the blasphemers alive.

10:37 Per continuum autem biduum præsidio vastato, Timotheum occultantem se in quodam repertum loco peremerunt : et fratrem illius Chæream et Apollophanem occiderunt.

10:37 And having for two days together pillaged and sacked the fortress, they killed Timotheus, who was found hid in a certain place: they slew also his brother Chereas, and Apollophanes.

10:38 Quibus gestis, in hymnis et confessionibus benedicebant Dominum, qui magna fecit in Israël, et victoriam dedit illis.

10:38 And when this was done, they blessed the Lord with hymns and thanksgiving, who had done great things in Israel, and given them the victory.

Chapter 11

11:1 Sed parvo post tempore, Lysias procurator regis et propinquus, ac negotiorum præpositus, graviter ferens de his quæ acciderant,

11:1 A short time after this Lysias, the king's lieutenant, and cousin, and who had chief charge over all the affairs, being greatly displeased with what had happened,

11:2 congregatis octoginta millibus, et equitatu universo, veniebat adversus Judæos, existimans se civitatem quidem captam gentibus habitaculum facturum,

11:2 Gathered together fourscore thousand men, and all the horsemen, and came against the Jews, thinking to take the city, and make it a habitation of the Gentiles:

11:3 templum vero in pecuniæ quæstum, sicut cetera delubra gentium, habiturum, et per singulos annos venale sacerdotium :

11:3 And to make a gain of the temple, as of the other temples of the Gentiles and to set the high priesthood to sale every year:

11:4 nusquam recogitans Dei potestatem, sed mente effrenatus in multitudine peditum, et in millibus equitum, et in octoginta elephantis confidebat.

11:4 Never considering the power of God, but puffed up in mind, and trusting in the multitude of his foot soldiers, and the thousands of his horsemen, and his fourscore elephants.

11:5 Ingressus autem Judæam, et appropians Bethsuræ, quæ erat in angusto loco, ab Jerosolyma intervallo quinque stadiorum, illud præsidium expugnabat.

11:5 So he came into Judea, and approaching to Bethsura, which was in a narrow place, the space of five furlongs from Jerusalem, he laid siege to that fortress.

11:6 Ut autem Machabæus et qui cum eo erant cognoverunt expugnari præsidia, cum fletu et lacrimis rogabant Dominum, et omnis turba simul, ut bonum angelum mitteret ad salutem Israël.

11:6 But when Machabeus, and they that were with him, understood that the strong holds were besieged, they and all the people besought the Lord with lamentations and tears, that he would send a good angel to save Israel.

11:7 Et ipse primus Machabæus, sumptis armis, ceteros adhortatus est simul secum periculum subire, et ferre auxilium fratribus suis.

11:7 Then Machabeus himself first taking his arms, exhorted the rest to expose themselves together with him, to the danger, and to succour their brethren.

11:8 Cumque pariter prompto animo procederent, Jerosolymis apparuit præcedens eos eques in veste candida, armis aureis hastam vibrans.

11:8 And when they were going forth together with a willing mind, there appeared at Jerusalem a horseman going before them in white clothing, with golden armour, shaking a spear.

11:9 Tunc omnes simul benedixerunt misericordem Dominum, et convaluerunt animis : non solum homines, sed et bestias ferocissimas, et muros ferreos parati penetrare.

11:9 Then they all together blessed the merciful Lord, and took great courage: being ready to break through not only men, but also the fiercest beasts, and walls of iron.

11:10 Ibant igitur prompti, de cælo habentes adjutorem et miserantem super eos Dominum.

11:10 So they went on courageously, having a helper from heaven, and the Lord, who shewed mercy to them.

11:11 Leonum autem more impetu irruentes in hostes, prostraverunt ex eis undecim millia peditum, et equitum mille sexcentos :

11:11 And rushing violently upon the enemy, like lions, they slew of them eleven thousand footmen, and one thousand six hundred horsemen:

11:12 universos autem in fugam verterunt, plures autem ex eis vulnerati nudi evaserunt. Sed et ipse Lysias turpiter fugiens evasit.

11:12 And put all the rest to flight; and many of them being wounded, escaped naked: Yea, and Lysias himself fled away shamefully, and escaped.

11:13 Et quia non insensatus erat, secum ipse reputans factam erga se diminutionem, et intelligens invictos esse Hebræos, omnipotentis Dei auxilio innitentes, misit ad eos :

11:13 And as he was a man of understanding, considering with himself the loss he had suffered, and perceiving that the Hebrews could not be overcome, because they relied upon the help of the Almighty God, he sent to them:

11:14 promisitque se consensurum omnibus quæ justa sunt, et regem compulsurum amicum fieri.

11:14 And promised that he would agree to all things that are just, and that he would persuade the king to be their friend.

11:15 Annuit autem Machabæus precibus Lysiæ, in omnibus utilitati consulens : et quæcumque Machabæus scripsit Lysiæ de Judæis, ea rex concessit.

11:15 Then Machabeus consented to the request of Lysias, providing for the common good in all things; and whatsoever Machabeus wrote to Lysias, concerning the Jews, the king allowed of.

11:16 Nam erant scriptæ Judæis epistolæ a Lysia quidem hunc modum continentes : Lysias populo Judæorum salutem.

11:16 For there were letters written to the Jews from Lysias, to this effect: Lysias, to the people of the Jews, greeting.

11:17 Joannes et Abesalom, qui missi fuerant a vobis, tradentes scripta, postulabant ut ea quæ per illos significabantur, implerem.

11:17 John, and Abesalom, who were sent from you, delivering your writings, requested that I would accomplish those things which were signified by them.

11:18 Quæcumque igitur regi potuerunt perferri, exposui : et quæ res permittebat, concessit.

11:18 Therefore whatsoever things could be reported to the king, I have represented to him: and he hath granted as much as the matter permitted.

11:19 Si igitur in negotiis fidem conservaveritis, et deinceps bonorum vobis causa esset, tentabo.

11:19 If, therefore, you will keep yourselves loyal in affairs, hereafter also I will endeavour to be a means of your good.

11:20 De ceteris autem per singula verbo mandavi et istis, et his, qui a me missi sunt, colloqui vobiscum.

11:20 But as concerning other particulars, I have given orders by word both to these, and to them that are sent by me, to commune with you.

11:21 Bene valete. Anno centesimo, quadragesimo octavo mensis Dioscori, die vigesima et quarta.

11:21 Fare ye well. In the year one hundred and forty-eight, the four and twentieth day of the month of Dioscorus.

11:22 Regis autem epistola ista continebat : Rex Antiochus Lysiæ fratri salutem.

11:22 But the king's letter contained these words King Antiochus to Lysias, his brother, greeting.

11:23 Patre nostro inter deos translato, nos volentes eos qui sunt in regno nostro sine tumultu agere, et rebus suis adhibere diligentiam,

11:23 Our father being translated amongst the gods we are desirous that they that are in our realm should live quietly, and apply themselves diligently to their own concerns.

11:24 audivimus Judæos non consensisse patri meo ut transferrentur ad ritum Græcorum, sed tenere velle suum institutum, ac propterea postulare a nobis concedi sibi legitima sua.

11:24 And we have heard that the Jews would not consent to my father to turn to the rites of the Greeks but that they would keep to their own manner of living and therefore that they request us to allow them to live after their own laws.

11:25 Volentes igitur hanc quoque gentem quietam esse, statuentes judicavimus templum restitui illis, ut agerent secundum suorum majorum consuetudinem.

11:25 Wherefore being desirous that this nation also should be at rest, we have ordained and decreed, that the temple should be restored to them, and that they may live according to the custom of their ancestors.

11:26 Bene igitur feceris, si miseris ad eos et dexteram dederis : ut cognita nostra voluntate, bono animo sint, et utilitatibus propriis deserviant.

11:26 Thou shalt do well, therefore, to send to them, and grant them peace, that our pleasure being known, they may be of good comfort, and look to their own affairs.

11:27 Ad Judæos vero regis epistola talis erat : Rex Antiochus senatui Judæorum, et ceteris Judæis salutem.

11:27 But the king's letter to the Jews was in this manner: King Antiochus to the senate of the Jews, and to the rest of the Jews, greeting.

11:28 Si valetis, sic estis ut volumus : sed et ipsi bene valemus.

11:28 If you are well, you are as we desire: we ourselves also are well.

11:29 Adiit nos Menelaus, dicens velle vos descendere ad vestros, qui sunt apud nos.

11:29 Menelaus came to us, saying that you desired to come down to your countrymen, that are with us.

11:30 His igitur qui commeant usque ad diem trigesimum mensis Xanthici, damus dextras securitatis,

11:30 We grant, therefore, a safe conduct to all that come and go, until the thirtieth day of the month of Xanthicus,

11:31 ut Judæi utantur cibis et legibus suis, sicut et prius : et nemo eorum ullo modo molestiam patiatur de his quæ per ignorantiam gesta sunt.

11:31 That the Jews may use their own kind of meats, and their own laws, as before: and that none of them any manner of ways be molested for things which have been done by ignorance.

11:32 Misimus autem et Menelaum, qui vos alloquatur.

11:32 And we have sent also Menelaus to speak to you.

11:33 Valete. Anno centesimo quadragesimo octavo, Xanthici mensis quintadecima die.

11:33 Fare ye well. In the year one hundred and forty-eight, the fifteenth day of the month of Xanthicus.

11:34 Miserunt autem etiam Romani epistolam, ita se habentem : Quintus Memmius et Titus Manilius legati Romanorum, populo Judæorum salutem.

11:34 The Romans also sent them a letter, to this effect: Quintus Memmius, and Titus Manilius, ambassadors of the Romans, to the people of the Jews, greeting.

11:35 De his quæ Lysias cognatus regis concessit vobis, et nos concessimus.

11:35 Whatsoever Lysias, the king's cousin, hath granted to you, we also have granted.

11:36 De quibus autem ad regem judicavit referendum, confestim aliquem mittere, diligentius inter vos conferentes, ut decernamus, sicut congruit vobis : nos enim Antiochiam accedimus.

11:36 But touching such things as he thought should be referred to the king, after you have diligently conferred among yourselves, send some one forthwith, that we may decree as it is convenient for you: for we are going to Antioch.

11:37 Ideoque festinate rescribere, ut nos quoque sciamus cujus estis voluntatis.

11:37 And therefore make haste to write back, that we may know of what mind you are.

11:38 Bene valete. Anno centesimo quadragesimo octavo, quintadecima die mensis Xanthici.

11:38 Fare ye well. In the year one hundred and forty-eight, the fifteenth day of the month of Xanthicus.

Chapter 12

12:1 His factis pactionibus, Lysias pergebat ad regem, Judæi autem agriculturæ operam dabant.

12:1 When these covenants were made, Lysias went to the king, and the Jews gave themselves to husbandry.

12:2 Sed hi qui resederant, Timotheus, et Apollonius Gennæi filius, sed et Hieronymus, et Demophon super hos, et Nicanor Cypriarches, non sinebant eos in silentio agere et quiete.

12:2 But they that were behind, viz. Timotheus, and Apollonius, the son of Genneus, also Hieronymus, and Demophon, and besides them Nicanor, the governor of Cyprus, would not suffer them to live in peace, and to be quiet.

12:3 Joppitæ vero tale quoddam flagitium perpetrarunt : rogaverunt Judæos cum quibus habitabant, ascendere scaphas quas paraverant, cum uxoribus et filiis, quasi nullis inimicitiis inter eos subjacentibus.

12:3 The men of Joppe also were guilty of this kind of wickedness: they desired the Jews, who dwelt among them, to go with their wives and children into the boats, which they had prepared, as though they had no enmity to them.

12:4 Secundum commune itaque decretum civitatis, et ipsis acquiescentibus, pacisque causa nihil suspectum habentibus : cum in altum processissent, submerserunt non minus ducentos.

12:4 Which when they had consented to, according to the common decree of the city, suspecting nothing, because of the peace: when they were gone forth into the deep, they drowned no fewer than two hundred of them.

12:5 Quam crudelitatem Judas in suæ gentis homines factam ut cognovit, præcepit viris qui erant cum ipso : et invocato justo judice Deo,

12:5 But as soon as Judas heard of this cruelty done to his countrymen, he commanded the men that were with him: and after having called upon God, the just judge,

12:6 venit adversus interfectores fratrum, et portum quidem noctu succendit, scaphas exussit, eos autem qui ab igne refugerant, gladio peremit.

12:6 He came against those murderers of his brethren, and set the haven on fire in the night, burnt the boats, and slew with the sword them that escaped from the fire.

12:7 Et cum hæc ita egisset, discessit quasi iterum reversurus, et universos Joppitas eradicaturus.

12:7 And when he had done these things in this manner, he departed as if he would return again, and root out all the Joppites.

12:8 Sed cum cognovisset et eos qui erant Jamniæ, velle pari modo facere habitantibus secum Judæis,

12:8 But when he understood that the men of Jamnia also designed to do in like manner to the Jews that dwelt among them,

12:9 Jamnitis quoque nocte supervenit, et portum cum navibus succendit : ita ut lumen ignis appareret Jerosolymis a stadiis ducentis quadraginta.

12:9 He came upon the Jamnites also by night, and set the haven on fire, with the ships, so that the light of the fire was seen at Jerusalem, two hundred and forty furlongs off.

12:10 Inde cum jam abiissent novem stadiis, et iter facerent ad Timotheum, commiserunt cum eo Arabes quinque millia viri, et equites quingenti.

12:10 And when they were now gone from thence nine furlongs, and were marching towards Timotheus, five thousand footmen, and five hundred horsemen of the Arabians, set upon them.

12:11 Cumque pugna valida fieret, et auxilio Dei prospere cessisset, residui Arabes victi petebant a Juda dextram sibi dari, promittentes se pascua daturos, et in ceteris profuturos.

12:11 And after a hard fight, in which, by the help of God, they got the victory, the rest of the Arabians being overcome, besought Judas for peace, promising to give him pastures, and to assist him in other things.

12:12 Judas autem arbitratus vere in multis eos utiles, promisit pacem : dextrisque acceptis, discessere ad tabernacula sua.

12:12 And Judas thinking that they might be profitable indeed in many things, promised them peace, and after having joined hands, they departed to their tents.

12:13 Aggressus est autem et civitatem quamdam firmam pontibus murisque circumseptam, quæ a turbis habitabatur gentium promiscuarum : cui nomen Casphin.

12:13 He also laid siege to a certain strong city, encompassed with bridges and walls, and inhabited by multitudes of different nations, the name of which is Casphin.

12:14 Hi vero qui intus erant, confidentes in stabilitate murorum et apparatu alimoniarum, remissius agebant, maledictis lacessentes Judam et blasphemantes, ac loquentes quæ fas non est.

12:14 But they that were within it, trusting in the strength of the walls, and the provision of victuals, behaved in a more negligent manner, and provoked Judas with railing and blaspheming, and uttering such words as were not to be spoken.

12:15 Machabæus autem, invocato magno mundi Principe, qui sine arietibus et machinis temporibus Jesu præcipitavit Jericho, irruit ferociter muris :

12:15 But Machabeus calling upon the great Lord of the world, who without any rams or engines of war threw down the walls of Jericho, in the time of Josue, fiercely assaulted the walls.

12:16 et capta civitate per Domini voluntatem, innumerabiles cædes fecit, ita ut adjacens stagnum stadiorum duorum latitudinis sanguine interfectorum fluere videretur.

12:16 And having taken the city by the will of the Lord, he made an unspeakable slaughter, so that a pool adjoining, of two furlongs broad, seemed to run with the blood of the slain.

12:17 Inde discesserunt stadia septingenta quinquaginta, et venerunt in Characa ad eos, qui dicuntur Tubianæi, Judæos :

12:17 From thence they departed seven hundred and fifty furlongs, and came to Characa, to the Jews that are called Tubianites.

12:18 et Timotheum quidem in illis locis non comprehenderunt, nulloque negotio perfecto regressus est, relicto in quodam loco firmissimo præsidio.

12:18 But as for Timotheus, they found him not in those places, for before he had dispatched any thing he went back, having left a very strong garrison in a certain hold:

12:19 Dositheus autem et Sosipater, qui erant duces cum Machabæo, peremerunt a Timotheo relictos in præsidio, decem millia viros.

12:19 But Dositheus, and Sosipater, who were captains with Machabeus, slew them that were left by Timotheus in the hold, to the number of ten thousand men.

12:20 At Machabæus, ordinatis circum se sex millibus, et constitutis per cohortes, adversus Timotheum processit, habentem secum centum viginti millia peditum, equitumque duo millia quingentos.

12:20 And Machabeus having set in order about him six thousand men, and divided them by bands, went forth against Timotheus, who had with him a hundred and twenty thousand footmen, and two thousand five hundred horsemen.

12:21 Cognito autem Judæ adventu, Timotheus præmisit mulieres et filios, et reliquum apparatum, in præsidium quod Carnion dicitur : erat enim inexpugnabile, et accessu difficile propter locorum angustias.

12:21 Now when Timotheus had knowledge of the coming of Judas, he sent the women and children, and the other baggage, before him into a fortress, called Carnion: for it was impregnable, and hard to come at, by reason of the straitness of the places.

12:22 Cumque cohors Judæ prima apparuisset, timor hostibus incussus est ex præsentia Dei, qui universa conspicit : et in fugam versi sunt alius ab alio, ita ut magis a suis dejicerentur, et gladiorum suorum ictibus debilitarentur.

12:22 But when the first band of Judas came in sight, the enemies were struck with fear, by the presence of God, who seeth all things, and they were put to flight one from another, so that they were often thrown down by their own companions, and wounded with the strokes of their own swords.

12:23 Judas autem vehementer instabat puniens profanos, et prostravit ex eis triginta millia virorum.

12:23 But Judas pursued them close, punishing the profane, of whom he slew thirty thousand men.

12:24 Ipse vero Timotheus incidit in partes Dosithei et Sosipatris : et multis precibus postulabat ut vivus dimitteretur, eo quod multorum ex Judæis parentes haberet ac fratres, quos morte ejus decipi eveniret.

12:24 And Timotheus himself fell into the hands of the band of Dositheus and Sosipater, and with many prayers he besought them to let him go with his life, because he had the parents and brethren of many of the Jews, who, by his death, might happen to be deceived.

12:25 Et cum fidem dedisset restituturum se eos secundum constitutum, illæsum eum dimiserunt propter fratrum salutem.

12:25 And when he had given his faith that he would restore them according to the agreement, they let him go without hurt, for the saving of their brethren.

12:26 Judas autem egressus est ad Carnion, interfectis viginti quinque millibus.

12:26 Then Judas went away to Carnion, where he slew five and twenty thousand persons.

12:27 Post horum fugam et necem, movit exercitum ad Ephron civitatem munitam, in qua multitudo diversarum gentium habitabat : et robusti juvenes pro muris consistentes fortiter repugnabant : in hac autem machinæ multæ et telorum erat apparatus.

12:27 And after he had put to flight and destroyed these, he removed his army to Ephron, a strong city, wherein there dwelt a multitude of divers nations: and stout young men standing upon the walls, made a vigorous resistance: and in this place there were many engines of war, and a provision of darts.

12:28 Sed cum Omnipotentem invocassent, qui potestate sua vires hostium confringit, ceperunt civitatem : et ex eis qui intus erant, viginti quinque millia prostraverunt.

12:28 But when they had invocated the Almighty, who with his power breaketh the strength of the enemies, they took the city: and slew five and twenty thousand of them that were within.

12:29 Inde ad civitatem Scytharum abierunt, quæ ab Jerosolymis sexcentis stadiis aberat.

12:29 From thence they departed to Scythopolis, which lieth six hundred furlongs from Jerusalem.

12:30 Contestantibus autem his, qui apud Scythopolitas erant, Judæis, quod benigne ab eis haberentur, etiam temporibus infelicitatis quod modeste secum egerint :

12:30 But the Jews that were among the Scythopolitans testifying that they were used kindly by them, and that even in the times of their adversity they had treated them with humanity:

12:31 gratias agentes eis, et exhortati etiam de cetero erga genus suum benignos esse, venerunt Jerosolymam die solemni septimanarum instante.

12:31 They gave them thanks, exhorting them to be still friendly to their nation, and so they came to Jerusalem, the feast of the weeks being at hand.

12:32 Et post Pentecosten abierunt contra Gorgiam præpositum Idumææ.

12:32 And after Pentecost they marched against Gorgias, the governor of Idumea.

12:33 Exivit autem cum peditibus tribus millibus, et equitibus quadringentis.

12:33 And he came out with three thousand footmen and four hundred horsemen.

12:34 Quibus congressis, contigit paucos ruere Judæorum.

12:34 And when they had joined battle, it happened that a few of the Jews were slain.

12:35 Dositheus vero quidam de Bacenoris eques, vir fortis, Gorgiam tenebat : et, cum vellet illum capere vivum, eques quidam de Thracibus irruit in eum, humerumque ejus amputavit : atque ita Gorgias effugit in Maresa.

12:35 But Dositheus, a horseman, one of Bacenor's band, a valiant man, took hold of Gorgias: and when he would have taken him alive, a certain horseman of the Thracians came upon him, and cut off his shoulder: and so Gorgias escaped to Maresa.

12:36 At illis qui cum Esdrim erant diutius pugnantibus et fatigatis, invocavit Judas Dominum adjutorem et ducem belli fieri :

12:36 But when they that were with Esdrin had fought long, and were weary, Judas called upon the Lord to be their helper, and leader of the battle:

12:37 incipiens voce patria, et cum hymnis clamorem extollens, fugam Gorgiæ militibus incussit.

12:37 Then beginning in his own language, and singing hymns with a loud voice, he put Gorgias's soldiers to flight.

12:38 Judas autem collecto exercitu venit in civitatem Odollam : et cum septima dies superveniret, secundum consuetudinem purificati, in eodem loco sabbatum egerunt.

12:38 So Judas having gathered together his army, came into the city Odollam: and when the seventh day came, they purified themselves according to the custom, and kept the sabbath in the same place.

12:39 Et sequenti die venit cum suis Judas, ut corpora prostratorum tolleret, et cum parentibus poneret in sepulchris paternis.

12:39 And the day following Judas came with his company, to take away the bodies of them that were slain, and to bury them with their kinsmen, in the sepulchres of their fathers.

12:40 Invenerunt autem sub tunicis interfectorum de donariis idolorum quæ apud Jamniam fuerunt, a quibus lex prohibet Judæos : omnibus ergo manifestum factum est, ob hanc causam eos corruisse.

12:40 And they found under the coats of the slain, some of the donaries of the idols of Jamnia, which the law forbiddeth to the Jews: so that all plainly saw, that for this cause they were slain.

12:41 Omnes itaque benedixerunt justum judicium Domini, qui occulta fecerat manifesta :

12:41 Then they all blessed the just judgment of the Lord, who had discovered the things that were hidden.

12:42 atque ita ad preces conversi, rogaverunt ut id quod factum erat delictum oblivioni traderetur. At vero fortissimus Judas hortabatur populum conservare se sine peccato, sub oculis videntes quæ facta sunt pro peccatis eorum qui prostrati sunt.

12:42 And so betaking themselves to prayers, they besought him, that the sin which had been committed might be forgotten. But the most valiant Judas exhorted the people to keep themselves from sin, forasmuch as they saw before their eyes what had happened, because of the sins of those that were slain.

12:43 Et facta collatione, duodecim millia drachmas argenti misit Jerosolymam offerri pro peccatis mortuorum sacrificium, bene et religiose de resurrectione cogitans

12:43 And making a gathering, he sent twelve thousand drachms of silver to Jerusalem for sacrifice to be offered for the sins of the dead, thinking well and religiously concerning the resurrection.

12:44 (nisi enim eos qui ceciderant resurrecturos speraret, superfluum videretur et vanum orare pro mortuis),

12:44 (For if he had not hoped that they that were slain should rise again, it would have seemed superfluous and vain to pray for the dead,)

12:45 et quia considerabat quod hi qui cum pietate dormitionem acceperant, optimam haberent repositam gratiam.

12:45 And because he considered that they who had fallen asleep with godliness, had great grace laid up for them.

12:46 Sancta ergo et salubris est cogitatio pro defunctis exorare, ut a peccatis solvantur.

12:46 It is therefore a holy and wholesome thought to pray for the dead, that they may be loosed from sins.

Chapter 13

13:1 Anno centesimo quadragesimo nono, cognovit Judas Antiochum Eupatorem venire cum multitudine adversus Judæam,

13:1 In the year one hundred and forty-nine, Judas understood that Antiochus Eupator was coming with a multitude against Judea,

13:2 et cum eo Lysiam procuratorem et præpositum negotiorum, secum habentem peditum centum decem millia, et equitum quinque millia, et elephantos viginti duos, currus cum falcibus trecentos.

13:2 And with him Lysias, the regent, who had charge over the affairs of the realm, having with him a hundred and ten thousand footmen, five thousand horsemen, twenty-two elephants, and three hundred chariots.

13:3 Commiscuit autem se illis et Menelaus : et cum multa fallacia deprecabatur Antiochum, non pro patriæ salute, sed sperans se constitui in principatum.

13:3 Menelaus also joined himself with them: and with great deceitfulness besought Antiochus, not for the welfare of his country, but in hopes that he should be appointed chief ruler.

13:4 Sed Rex regum suscitavit animos Antiochi in peccatorem : et suggerente Lysia hunc esse causam omnium malorum, jussit (ut eis est consuetudo) apprehensum in eodem loco necari.

13:4 But the King of kings stirred up the mind of Antiochus against the sinner, and upon Lysias suggesting that he was the cause of all the evils, he commanded (as the custom is with them) that he should be apprehended and put to death in the same place.

13:5 Erat autem in eodem loco turris quinquaginta cubitorum, aggestum undique habens cineris : hæc prospectum habebat in præceps.

13:5 Now there was in that place a tower fifty cubits high, having a heap of ashes on every side: this had a prospect steep down.

13:6 Inde in cinerem dejici jussit sacrilegum, omnibus eum propellentibus ad interitum.

13:6 From thence he commanded the sacrilegious wretch to be thrown down into the ashes, all men thrusting him forward unto death.

13:7 Et tali lege prævaricatorem legis contigit mori, nec terræ dari Menelaum.

13:7 And by such a law it happened that Menelaus the transgressor of the law, was put to death: not having so much as burial in the earth.

13:8 Et quidem satis juste : nam quia multa erga aram Dei delicta commisit, cujus ignis et cinis erat sanctus : ipse in cineris morte damnatus est.

13:8 And indeed very justly, for insomuch as he had committed many sins against the altar of God, the fire and ashes of which were holy: he was condemned to die in ashes.

13:9 Sed rex mente effrenatus veniebat, nequiorem se patre suo Judæis ostensurus.

13:9 But the king, with his mind full of rage, came on to shew himself worse to the Jews than his father was.

13:10 Quibus Judas cognitis, præcepit populo ut die ac nocte Dominum invocarent, quo, sicut semper, et nunc adjuvaret eos,

13:10 Which when Judas understood, he commanded the people to call upon the Lord day and night, that as he had always done, so now also he would help them:

13:11 quippe qui lege, et patria, sanctoque templo privari vererentur : ac populum, qui nuper paululum respirasset, ne sineret blasphemis rursus nationibus subdi.

13:11 Because they were afraid to be deprived of the law, and of their country, and of the holy temple: and that he would not suffer the people, that had of late taken breath for a little while, to be again in subjection to blasphemous nations.

13:12 Omnibus itaque simul id facientibus, et petentibus a Domino misericordiam cum fletu et jejuniis, per triduum continuum prostratis, hortatus est eos Judas ut se præpararent.

13:12 So when they had all done this together, and had craved mercy of the Lord with weeping and fasting, lying prostrate on the ground for three days continually, Judas exhorted them to make themselves ready.

13:13 Ipse vero cum senioribus cogitavit priusquam rex admoveret exercitum ad Judæam et obtineret civitatem, exire, et Domini judicio committere exitum rei.

13:13 But he, with the ancients, determined before the king should bring his army into Judea, and make himself master of the city, to go out, and to commit the event of the thing to the judgment of the Lord.

13:14 Dans itaque potestatem omnium Deo mundi creatori, et exhortatus suos ut fortiter dimicarent, et usque ad mortem pro legibus, templo, civitate, patria, et civibus starent, circa Modin exercitum constituit.

13:14 So committing all to God, the Creator of the world, and having exhorted his people to fight manfully, and to stand up even to death for the laws, the temple, the city, their country, and citizens: he placed his army about Modin.

13:15 Et dato signo suis Dei victoriæ, juvenibus fortissimis electis nocte aggressus aulam regiam, in castris interfecit viros quatuor millia, et maximum elephantorum cum his qui superpositi fuerant :

13:15 And having given his company for a watchword, The victory of God, with most valiant chosen young men, he set upon the king's quarter by night, and slew four thousand men in the camp, and the greatest of the elephants, with them that had been upon him,

13:16 summoque metu ac perturbatione hostium castra replentes, rebus prospere gestis, abierunt.

13:16 And having filled the camp of the enemies with exceeding great fear and tumult, they went off with good success.

13:17 Hoc autem factum est die illucescente, adjuvante eum Domini protectione.

13:17 Now this was done at the break of day, by the protection and help of the Lord.

13:18 Sed rex, accepto gustu audaciæ Judæorum, arte difficultatem locorum tentabat :

13:18 But the king having taken a taste of the hardiness of the Jews, attempted to take the strong places by policy:

13:19 et Bethsuræ, quæ erat Judæorum præsidium munitum, castra admovebat : sed fugabatur, impingebat, minorabatur.

13:19 And he marched with his army to Bethsura, which was a strong hold of the Jews: but he was repulsed, he failed, he lost his men.

13:20 His autem qui intus erant, Judas necessaria mittebat.

13:20 Now Judas sent necessaries to them that were within

13:21 Enuntiavit autem mysteria hostibus Rhodocus quidam de judaico exercitu, qui requisitus comprehensus est, et conclusus.

13:21 But Rhodocus, one of the Jews' army, disclosed the secrets to the enemies, so he was sought out, and taken up, and put in prison.

13:22 Iterum rex sermonem habuit ad eos qui erant in Bethsuris : dextram dedit, accepit, abiit :

13:22 Again the king treated with them that were in Bethsura: gave his right hand: took theirs: and went away.

13:23 commisit cum Juda, superatus est. Ut autem cognovit rebellasse Philippum Antiochiæ, qui relictus erat super negotia, mente consternatus, Judæos deprecans, subditusque eis, jurat de omnibus quibus justum visum est : et reconciliatus obtulit sacrificium, honoravit templum, et munera posuit.

13:23 He fought with Judas: and was overcome. And when he understood that Philip, who had been left over the affairs, had rebelled at Antioch, he was in a consternation of mind, and entreating the Jews, and yielding to them, he swore to all things that seemed reasonable, and, being reconciled, offered sacrifice, honoured the temple, and left gifts.

13:24 Machabæum amplexatus est, et fecit eum a Ptolemaide usque ad Gerrenos ducem et principem.

13:24 He embraced Machabeus, and made him governor and prince from Ptolemais unto the Gerrenians.

13:25 Ut autem venit Ptolemaidam, graviter ferebant Ptolemenses amicitiæ conventionem, indignantes ne forte fœdus irrumperent.

13:25 But when he was come to Ptolemais, the men of that city were much displeased with the conditions of the peace, being angry for fear they should break the covenant.

13:26 Tunc ascendit Lysias tribunal, et exposuit rationem, et populum sedavit, regressusque est Antiochiam : et hoc modo regis profectio et reditus processit.

13:26 Then Lysias went up to the judgment seat, and set forth the reason, and appeased the people, and returned to Antioch: and thus matters went with regard to the king's coming and his return.

Chapter 14

14:1 Sed post triennii tempus, cognovit Judas et qui cum eo erant Demetrium Seleuci cum multitudine valida et navibus per portam Tripolis ascendisse ad loca opportuna,

14:1 But after the space of three years Judas, and they that were with him, understood that Demetrius, the son of Seleucus, was come up with a great power, and a navy by the haven of Tripolis, to places proper for his purpose,

14:2 et tenuisse regiones adversus Antiochum, et ducem ejus Lysiam.

14:2 And had made himself master of the countries against Antiochus, and his general, Lysias.

14:3 Alcimus autem quidam, qui summus sacerdos fuerat, sed voluntarie coinquinatus est temporibus commistionis, considerans nullo modo sibi esse salutem neque accessum ad altare,

14:3 Now one Alcimus, who had been chief priest, but had wilfully defiled himself in the time of mingling with the heathens, seeing that there was no safety for him, nor access to the altar,

14:4 venit ad regem Demetrium centesimo quinquagesimo anno, offerens ei coronam auream et palmam, super hæc et thallos, qui templi esse videbantur. Et ipsa quidem die siluit.

14:4 Came to king Demetrius in the year one hundred and fifty, presenting unto him a crown of gold, and a palm, and besides these, some boughs that seemed to belong to the temple. And that day indeed he held his peace.

14:5 Tempus autem opportunum dementiæ suæ nactus, convocatus a Demetrio ad consilium, et interrogatus quibus rebus et consiliis Judæi niterentur,

14:5 But having gotten a convenient time to further his madness, being called to counsel by Demetrius, and asked what the Jews relied upon, and what were their counsels,

14:6 respondit : Ipsi qui dicuntur Assidæi Judæorum, quibus præest Judas Machabæus, bella nutriunt, et seditiones movent, nec patiuntur regnum esse quietum :

14:6 He answered thereunto: They among the Jews that are called Assideans, of whom Judas Machabeus is captain, nourish wars, and raise seditions, and will not suffer the realm to be in peace.

14:7 nam et ego defraudatus parentum gloria (dico autem summo sacerdotio) huc veni :

14:7 For I also being deprived of my ancestor's glory (I mean of the high priesthood) am now come hither:

14:8 primo quidem utilitatibus regis fidem servans, secundo autem etiam civibus consulens : nam illorum pravitate universum genus nostrum non minime vexatur.

14:8 Principally indeed out of fidelity to the king's interests, but in the next place also to provide for the good of my countrymen: for all our nation suffereth much from the evil proceedings of these men.

14:9 Sed oro his singulis, o rex, cognitis, et regioni et generi, secundum humanitatem tuam pervulgatam omnibus, prospice :

14:9 Wherefore, O king, seeing thou knowest all these things, take care, I beseech thee, both of the country, and of our nation, according to thy humanity which is known to all men.

14:10 nam, quamdiu superest Judas, impossibile est pacem esse negotiis.

14:10 For as long as Judas liveth it is not possible that the state should be quiet.

14:11 Talibus autem ab hoc dictis, et ceteri amici hostiliter se habentes adversus Judam, inflammaverunt Demetrium.

14:11 Now when this man had spoken to this effect the rest also of the king's friends, who were enemies of Judas, incensed Demetrius against him.

14:12 Qui statim Nicanorem præpositum elephantorum ducem misit in Judæam :

14:12 And forthwith he sent Nicanor, the commander over the elephants, governor into Judea:

14:13 datis mandatis ut ipsum quidem Judam caperet : eos vero qui cum illo erant, dispergeret, et constitueret Alcimum maximi templi summum sacerdotem.

14:13 Giving him in charge, to take Judas himself: and disperse all them that were with him, and to make Alcimus the high priest of the great temple.

14:14 Tunc gentes quæ de Judæa fugerant Judam, gregatim se Nicanori miscebant, miserias et clades Judæorum prosperitates rerum suarum existimantes.

14:14 Then the Gentiles who had fled out of Judea, from Judas, came to Nicanor by flocks, thinking the miseries and calamities of the Jews to be the welfare of their affairs.

14:15 Audito itaque Judæi Nicanoris adventu, et conventu nationum, conspersi terra rogabant eum qui populum suum constituit, ut in æternum custodiret, quique suam portionem signis evidentibus protegit.

14:15 Now when the Jews heard of Nicanor's coming, and that the nations were assembled against them, they cast earth upon their heads, and made supplication to him who chose his people to keep them for ever, and who protected his portion by evident signs.

14:16 Imperante autem duce, statim inde moverunt, conveneruntque ad castellum Dessau.

14:16 Then at the commandment of their captain, they forthwith removed from the place where they were, and went to the town of Dessau, to meet them.

14:17 Simon vero frater Judæ commiserat cum Nicanore : sed conterritus est repentino adventu adversariorum.

14:17 Now Simon, the brother of Judas, had joined battle with Nicanor: but was frightened with the sudden coming of the adversaries.

14:18 Nicanor tamen, audiens virtutem comitum Judæ, et animi magnitudinem quam pro patriæ certaminibus habebant, sanguine judicium facere metuebat.

14:18 Nevertheless Nicanor hearing of the valour of Judas's companions, and the greatness of courage, with which they fought for their country, was afraid to try the matter by the sword.

14:19 Quam ob rem præmisit Posidonium, et Theodotium, et Matthiam, ut darent dextras atque acciperent.

14:19 Wherefore he sent Posidonius, and Theodotius and Matthias before to present and receive the right hands.

14:20 Et cum diu de his consilium ageretur, et ipse dux ad multitudinem retulisset, omnium una fuit sententia amicitiis annuere.

14:20 And when there had been a consultation thereupon, and the captain had acquainted the multitude with it, they were all of one mind to consent to covenants.

14:21 Itaque diem constituerunt, qua secreto inter se agerent : et singulis sellæ prolatæ sunt, et positæ.

14:21 So they appointed a day upon which they might come together by themselves: and seats were brought out, and set for each one.

14:22 Præcepit autem Judas armatos esse locis opportunis, ne forte ab hostibus repente mali aliquid oriretur : et congruum colloquium fecerunt.

14:22 But Judas ordered armed men to be ready in convenient places, lest some mischief might be suddenly practised by the enemies: so they made an agreeable conference.

14:23 Morabatur autem Nicanor Jerosolymis, nihilque inique agebat : gregesque turbarum quæ congregatæ fuerant, dimisit.

14:23 And Nicanor abode in Jerusalem, and did no wrong, but sent away the flocks of the multitudes that had been gathered together.

14:24 Habebat autem Judam semper carum ex animo, et erat viro inclinatus.

14:24 And Judas was always dear to him from the heart, and he was well affected to the man.

14:25 Rogavitque eum ducere uxorem, filiosque procreare. Nuptias fecit : quiete egit, communiterque vivebant.

14:25 And he desired him to marry a wife, and to have children. So he married: he lived quietly, and they lived in common.

14:26 Alcimus autem, videns caritatem illorum ad invicem et conventiones, venit ad Demetrium, et dicebat Nicanorem rebus alienis assentire, Judamque regni insidiatorem successorem sibi destinasse.

14:26 But Alcimus seeing the love they had one to another, and the covenants, came to Demetrius, and told him that Nicanor had assented to the foreign interest, for that he meant to make Judas, who was a traitor to the kingdom, his successor.

14:27 Itaque rex exasperatus, et pessimis hujus criminationibus irritatus, scripsit Nicanori, dicens graviter quidem se ferre de amicitiæ conventione, jubere tamen Machabæum citius vinctum mittere Antiochiam.

14:27 Then the king, being in a rage, and provoked with this man's wicked accusation, wrote to Nicanor, signifying that he was greatly displeased with the covenant of friendship: and that he commanded him nevertheless to send Machabeus prisoner in all haste to Antioch.

14:28 Quibus cognitis, Nicanor consternabatur, et graviter ferebat, si ea quæ convenerant irrita faceret, nihil læsus a viro :

14:28 When this was known, Nicanor was in a consternation, and took it grievously that he should make void the articles that were agreed upon, having received no injury from the man.

14:29 sed quia regi resistere non poterat, opportunitatem observabat qua præceptum perficeret.

14:29 But because he could not oppose the king, he watched an opportunity to comply with the orders

14:30 At Machabæus, videns secum austerius agere Nicanorem, et consuetum occursum ferocius exhibentem, intelligens non ex bono esse austeritatem istam, paucis suorum congregatis, occultavit se a Nicanore.

14:30 But when Machabeus perceived that Nicanor was more stern to him, and that when they met together as usual he behaved himself in a rough manner; and was sensible that this rough behaviour came not of good, he gathered together a few of his men, and hid himself from Nicanor.

14:31 Quod cum ille cognovit, fortiter se a viro præventum, venit ad maximum et sanctissimum templum : et sacerdotibus solitas hostias offerentibus, jussit sibi tradi virum.

14:31 But he finding himself notably prevented by the man, came to the great and holy temple: and commanded the priests that were offering the accustomed sacrifices, to deliver him the man.

14:32 Quibus cum juramento dicentibus nescire se ubi esset qui quærebatur, extendens manum ad templum,

14:32 And when they swore unto him, that they knew not where the man was whom he sought, he stretched out his hand to the temple,

14:33 juravit, dicens : Nisi Judam mihi vinctum tradideritis, istud Dei fanum in planitiem deducam, et altare effodiam, et templum hoc Libero patri consecrabo.

14:33 And swore, saying: Unless you deliver Judas prisoner to me, I will lay this temple of God even with the ground, and will beat down the altar, and I will dedicate this temple to Bacchus.

14:34 Et his dictis abiit. Sacerdotes autem protendentes manus in cælum, invocabant eum qui semper propugnator esset gentis ipsorum, hæc dicentes :

14:34 And when he had spoken thus, he departed. But the priests stretching forth their hands to heaven, called upon him that was ever the defender of their nation, saying in this manner:

14:35 Tu, Domine universorum, qui nullius indiges, voluisti templum habitationis tuæ fieri in nobis.

14:35 Thou, O Lord of all things, who wantest nothing, wast pleased that the temple of thy habitation should be amongst us.

14:36 Et nunc, Sancte sanctorum, omnium Domine, conserva in æternum impollutam domum istam, quæ nuper mundata est.

14:36 Therefore now, O Lord, the holy of all holies, keep this house for ever undefiled, which was lately cleansed.

14:37 Razias autem quidam de senioribus ab Jerosolymis delatus est Nicanori, vir amator civitatis, et bene audiens : qui pro affectu pater Judæorum appellabatur.

14:37 Now Razias, one of the ancients of Jerusalem, was accused to Nicanor, a man that was a lover of the city, and of good report, who for his kindness was called the father of the Jews.

14:38 Hic multis temporibus continentiæ propositum tenuit in Judaismo, corpusque et animam tradere contentus pro perseverantia.

14:38 This man, for a long time, had held fast his purpose of keeping himself pure in the Jews' religion, and was ready to expose his body and life, that he might persevere therein.

14:39 Volens autem Nicanor manifestare odium quod habebat in Judæos, misit milites quingentos ut eum comprehenderent.

14:39 So Nicanor being willing to declare the hatred that he bore the Jews, sent five hundred soldiers to take him.

14:40 Putabat enim, si illum decepisset, se cladem Judæis maximam illaturum.

14:40 For he thought by ensnaring him to hurt the Jews very much.

14:41 Turbis autem irruere in domum ejus, et januam dirumpere : atque ignem admovere cupientibus, cum jam comprehenderetur, gladio se petiit,

14:41 Now as the multitude sought to rush into his house, and to break open the door, and to set fire to it, when he was ready to be taken, he struck himself with his sword:

14:42 eligens nobiliter mori potius quam subditus fieri peccatoribus, et contra natales suos indignis injuriis agi.

14:42 Choosing to die nobly rather than to fall into the hands of the wicked, and to suffer abuses unbecoming his noble birth.

14:43 Sed cum per festinationem non certo ictu plagam dedisset, et turbæ intra ostia irrumperent, recurrens audacter ad murum præcipitavit semetipsum viriliter in turbas :

14:43 But whereas through haste he missed of giving a sure wound, and the crowd was breaking into the doors, he ran boldly to the wall, and manfully threw himself down to the crowd:

14:44 quibus velociter locum dantibus casui ejus, venit per mediam cervicem.

14:44 But they quickly making room for his fall, he came upon the midst of the neck.

14:45 Et cum adhuc spiraret, accensus animo, surrexit, et cum sanguis ejus magno fluxu deflueret, et gravissimis vulneribus esset saucius, cursu turbam pertransiit :

14:45 And as he had yet breath in him, being inflamed in mind, he arose: and while his blood ran down with a great stream, and he was grievously wounded, he ran through the crowd:

14:46 et stans supra quamdam petram præruptam, et jam exsanguis effectus, complexus intestina sua, utrisque manibus projecit super turbas, invocans dominatorem vitæ ac spiritus ut hæc illi iterum redderet : atque ita vita defunctus est.

14:46 And standing upon a steep rock, when he was now almost without blood, grasping his bowels, with both hands he cast them upon the throng, calling upon the Lord of life and spirit, to restore these to him again: and so he departed this life.

Chapter 15

15:1 Nicanor autem, ut comperit Judam esse in locis Samariæ, cogitavit cum omni impetu die sabbati committere bellum.

15:1 But when Nicanor understood that Judas was in the places of Samaria, he purposed to set upon him with all violence, on the sabbath day.

15:2 Judæis vero qui illum per necessitatem sequebantur, dicentibus : Ne ita ferociter et barbare feceris, sed honorem tribue diei sanctificationis, et honora eum qui universa conspicit :

15:2 And when the Jews that were constrained to follow him, said: Do not act so fiercely and barbarously, but give honour to the day that is sanctified: and reverence him that beholdeth all things:

15:3 ille infelix interrogavit si est potens in cælo, qui imperavit agi diem sabbatorum.

15:3 That unhappy man asked, if there were a mighty One in heaven, that had commanded the sabbath day to be kept.

15:4 Et respondentibus illis : Est Dominus vivus ipse in cælo potens, qui jussit agi septimam diem :

15:4 And when they answered: There is the living Lord himself in heaven, the mighty One, that commanded the seventh day to be kept.

15:5 at ille ait : Et ego potens sum super terram qui impero sumi arma, et negotia regis impleri. Tamen non obtinuit ut consilium perficeret.

15:5 Then he said: And I am mighty upon the earth, and I command to take arms, and to do the king's business. Nevertheless he prevailed not to accomplish his design.

15:6 Et Nicanor quidem cum summa superbia erectus, cogitaverat commune trophæum statuere de Juda.

15:6 So Nicanor being puffed up with exceeding great pride, thought to set up a public monument of his victory over Judas.

15:7 Machabæus autem semper confidebat cum omni spe auxilium sibi a Deo affuturum :

15:7 But Machabeus ever trusted with all hope that God would help them.

15:8 et hortabatur suos ne formidarent ad adventum nationum, sed in mente haberent adjutoria sibi facta de cælo, et nunc sperarent ab Omnipotente sibi affuturam victoriam.

15:8 And he exhorted his people not to fear the coming of the nations, but to remember the help they had before received from heaven, and now to hope for victory from the Almighty.

15:9 Et allocutus eos de lege et prophetis, admonens etiam certamina quæ fecerant prius, promptiores constituit eos :

15:9 And speaking to them out of the law, and the prophets, and withal putting them in mind of the battles they had fought before, he made them more cheerful:

15:10 et ita animis eorum erectis simul ostendebat gentium fallaciam, et juramentorum prævaricationem.

15:10 Then after he had encouraged them, he shewed withal the falsehood of the Gentiles, and their breach of oaths.

15:11 Singulos autem illorum armavit, non clypei et hastæ munitione, sed sermonibus optimis et exhortationibus, exposito digno fide somnio, per quod universos lætificavit.

15:11 So he armed every one of them, not with defence of shield and spear, but with very good speeches, and exhortations, and told them a dream worthy to be believed, whereby he rejoiced them all.

15:12 Erat autem hujuscemodi visus : Oniam, qui fuerat summus sacerdos, virum bonum et benignum, verecundum visu, modestum moribus, et eloquio decorum, et qui a puero in virtutibus exercitatus sit, manus protendentem orare pro omni populo Judæorum.

15:12 Now the vision was in this manner. Onias, who had been high priest, a good and virtuous man, modest in his looks, gentle in his manners, and graceful in speech, and who from a child was exercised in virtues holding up his hands, prayed for all the people of the Jews:

15:13 Post hoc apparuisse et alium virum ætate et gloria mirabilem, et magni decoris habitudine circa illum.

15:13 After this there appeared also another man, admirable for age, and glory, and environed with great beauty and majesty:

15:14 Respondentem vero Oniam dixisse : Hic est fratrum amator, et populi Israël : hic est qui multum orat pro populo et universa sancta civitate, Jeremias propheta Dei.

15:14 Then Onias answering, said: This is a lover of his brethren, and of the people of Israel: this is he that prayeth much for the people, and for all the holy city, Jeremias, the prophet of God.

15:15 Extendisse autem Jeremiam dextram, et dedisse Judæ gladium aureum, dicentem :

15:15 Whereupon Jeremias stretched forth his right hand, and gave to Judas a sword of gold, saying:

15:16 Accipe sanctum gladium munus a Deo, in quo dejicies adversarios populi mei Israël.

15:16 Take this holy sword, a gift from God, wherewith thou shalt overthrow the adversaries of my people Israel.

15:17 Exhortati itaque Judæ sermonibus bonis valde, de quibus extolli posset impetus, et animi juvenum confortari, statuerunt dimicare et confligere fortiter : ut virtus de negotiis judicaret, eo quod civitas sancta et templum periclitarentur.

15:17 Thus being exhorted with the words of Judas, which were very good, and proper to stir up the courage, and strengthen the hearts of the young men, they resolved to fight, and to set upon them manfully: that valour might decide the matter, because the holy city, and the temple were in danger.

15:18 Erat enim pro uxoribus et filiis, itemque pro fratribus et cognatis, minor sollicitudo : maximus vero et primus pro sanctitate timor erat templi.

15:18 For their concern was less for their wives, and children, and for their brethren, and kinsfolks: but their greatest and principal fear was for the holiness of the temple.

15:19 Sed et eos qui in civitate erant, non minima sollicitudo habebat pro his qui congressuri erant.

15:19 And they also that were in the city, had no little concern for them that were to be engaged in battle.

15:20 Et cum jam omnes sperarent judicium futurum, hostesque adessent atque exercitus esset ordinatus, bestiæ equitesque opportuno in loco compositi,

15:20 And now when all expected what judgment would be given, and the enemies were at hand, and the army was set in array, the beasts and the horsemen ranged in convenient places,

15:21 considerans Machabæus adventum multitudinis, et apparatum varium armorum, et ferocitatem bestiarum, extendens manus in cælum, prodigia facientem Dominum invocavit, qui non secundum armorum potentiam, sed prout ipsi placet, dat dignis victoriam.

15:21 Machabeus considering the coming of the multitude, and the divers preparations of armour, and the fierceness of the beasts, stretching out his hands to heaven, called upon the Lord, that worketh wonders, who giveth victory to them that are worthy, not according to the power of their arms, but according as it seemeth good to him.

15:22 Dixit autem invocans hoc modo : Tu Domine, qui misisti angelum tuum sub Ezechia rege Juda, et interfecisti de castris Sennacherib centum octoginta quinque millia :

15:22 And in his prayer he said after this manner: Thou, O Lord, who didst send thy angel in the time of Ezechias, king of Juda, and didst kill a hundred and eighty-five thousand of the army of Sennacherib:

15:23 et nunc, dominator cælorum, mitte angelum tuum bonum ante nos in timore et tremore magnitudinis brachii tui,

15:23 Send now also, O Lord of heaven, thy good angel before us, for the fear and dread of the greatness of thy arm,

15:24 ut metuant qui cum blasphemia veniunt adversus sanctum populum tuum. Et hic quidem ita peroravit.

15:24 That they may be afraid, who come with blasphemy against thy holy people. And thus he concluded his prayer.

15:25 Nicanor autem et qui cum ipso erant, cum tubis et canticis admovebant.

15:25 But Nicanor, and they that were with him came forward, with trumpets and songs.

15:26 Judas vero et qui cum eo erant, invocato Deo, per orationes congressi sunt :

15:26 But Judas, and they that were with him, encountered them, calling upon God by prayers:

15:27 manu quidem pugnantes, sed Dominum cordibus orantes, prostraverunt non minus triginta quinque millia, præsentia Dei magnifice delectati.

15:27 So fighting with their hands, but praying to the Lord with their hearts, they slew no less than five and thirty thousand, being greatly cheered with the presence of God.

15:28 Cumque cessassent, et cum gaudio redirent, cognoverunt Nicanorem ruisse cum armis suis.

15:28 And when the battle was over, and they were returning with joy, they understood that Nicanor was slain in his armour.

15:29 Facto itaque clamore, et perturbatione excitata, patria voce omnipotentem Dominum benedicebant.

15:29 Then making a shout, and a great noise, they blessed the Almighty Lord in their own language.

15:30 Præcepit autem Judas, qui per omnia corpore et animo mori pro civibus paratus erat, caput Nicanoris, et manum cum humero abscissam, Jerosolymam perferri.

15:30 And Judas, who was altogether ready, in body and mind, to die for his countrymen, commanded that Nicanor's head, and his hand, with the shoulder, should be cut off, and carried to Jerusalem.

15:31 Quo cum pervenisset, convocatis contribulibus et sacerdotibus ad altare, accersiit et eos qui in arce erant.

15:31 And when he was come thither, having called together his countrymen, and the priests to the altar, he sent also for them that were in the castle,

15:32 Et ostenso capite Nicanoris, et manu nefaria quam extendens contra domum sanctam omnipotentis Dei magnifice gloriatus est.

15:32 And shewing them the head of Nicanor, and the wicked hand, which he had stretched out, with proud boasts, against the holy house of the Almighty God,

15:33 Linguam etiam impii Nicanoris præcisam jussit particulatim avibus dari : manum autem dementis contra templum suspendi.

15:33 He commanded also, that the tongue of the wicked Nicanor should be cut out, and given by pieces to birds, and the hand of the furious man to be hanged up over against the temple.

15:34 Omnes igitur cæli benedixerunt Dominum, dicentes : Benedictus qui locum suum incontaminatum servavit.

15:34 Then all blessed the Lord of heaven, saying: Blessed be he that hath kept his own place undefiled.

15:35 Suspendit autem Nicanoris caput in summa arce, ut evidens esset, et manifestum signum auxilii Dei.

15:35 And he hung up Nicanor's head in the top of the castle, that it might be an evident and manifest sign of the help of God.

15:36 Itaque omnes communi consilio decreverunt nullo modo diem istum absque celebritate præterire :

15:36 And they all ordained by a common decree, by no means to let this day pass without solemnity:

15:37 habere autem celebritatem tertiadecima die mensis Adar, quod dicitur voce syriaca, pridie Mardochæi diei.

15:37 But to celebrate the thirteenth day of the month of Adar, called in the Syrian language, the day before Mardochias' day.

15:38 Igitur his erga Nicanorem gestis, et ex illis temporibus ab Hebræis civitate possessa, ego quoque in his faciam finem sermonis.

15:38 So these things being done with relation to Nicanor, and from that time the city being possessed by the Hebrews, I also will here make an end of my narration.

15:39 Et si quidem bene, et ut historiæ competit, hoc et ipse velim : sin autem minus digne, concedendum est mihi.

15:39 Which if I have done well, and as it becometh the history, it is what I desired: but if not so perfectly, it must be pardoned me.

15:40 Sicut enim vinum semper bibere, aut semper aquam, contrarium est ; alternis autem uti, delectabile : ita legentibus si semper exactus sit sermo, non erit gratus. Hic ergo erit consummatus.

15:40 For as it is hurtful to drink always wine, or always water, but pleasant to use sometimes the one, and sometimes the other: so if the speech be always nicely framed, it will not be grateful to the readers. But here it shall be ended.

Matthew

Chapter 1

1:1 Liber generationis Jesu Christi filii David, filii Abraham.

1:1 The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham:

1:2 Abraham genuit Isaac. Isaac autem genuit Jacob. Jacob autem genuit Judam, et fratres ejus.

1:2 Abraham begot Isaac. And Isaac begot Jacob. And Jacob begot Judas and his brethren.

1:3 Judas autem genuit Phares, et Zaram de Thamar. Phares autem genuit Esron. Esron autem genuit Aram.

1:3 And Judas begot Phares and Zara of Thamar. And Phares begot Esron. And Esron begot Aram.

1:4 Aram autem genuit Aminadab. Aminadab autem genuit Naasson. Naasson autem genuit Salmon.

1:4 And Aram begot Aminadab. And Aminadab begot Naasson. And Naasson begot Salmon.

1:5 Salmon autem genuit Booz de Rahab. Booz autem genuit Obed ex Ruth. Obed autem genuit Jesse. Jesse autem genuit David regem.

1:5 And Salmon begot Booz of Rahab. And Booz begot Obed of Ruth. And Obed begot Jesse.

1:6 David autem rex genuit Salomonem ex ea quæ fuit Uriæ.

1:6 And Jesse begot David the king. And David the king begot Solomon, of her that had been the wife of Urias.

1:7 Salomon autem genuit Roboam. Roboam autem genuit Abiam. Abias autem genuit Asa.

1:7 And Solomon begot Roboam. And Roboam begot Abia. And Abia begot Asa.

1:8 Asa autem genuit Josophat. Josophat autem genuit Joram. Joram autem genuit Oziam.

1:8 And Asa begot Josaphat. And Josaphat begot Joram. And Joram begot Ozias.

1:9 Ozias autem genuit Joatham. Joatham autem genuit Achaz. Achaz autem genuit Ezechiam.

1:9 And Ozias begot Joatham. And Joatham begot Achaz. And Achaz begot Ezechias.

1:10 Ezechias autem genuit Manassen. Manasses autem genuit Amon. Amon autem genuit Josiam.

1:10 And Ezechias begot Manasses. And Manasses begot Amon. And Amon begot Josias.

1:11 Josias autem genuit Jechoniam, et fratres ejus in transmigratione Babylonis.

1:11 And Josias begot Jechonias and his brethren in the transmigration of Babylon.

1:12 Et post transmigrationem Babylonis : Jechonias genuit Salathiel. Salathiel autem genuit Zorobabel.

1:12 And after the transmigration of Babylon, Jechonias begot Salathiel. And Salathiel begot Zorobabel.

1:13 Zorobabel autem genuit Abiud. Abiud autem genuit Eliacim. Eliacim autem genuit Azor.

1:13 And Zorobabel begot Abiud. And Abiud begot Eliacim. And Eliacim begot Azor.

1:14 Azor autem genuit Sadoc. Sadoc autem genuit Achim. Achim autem genuit Eliud.

1:14 And Azor begot Sadoc. And Sadoc begot Achim. And Achim begot Eliud.

1:15 Eliud autem genuit Eleazar. Eleazar autem genuit Mathan. Mathan autem genuit Jacob.

1:15 And Eliud begot Eleazar. And Eleazar begot Mathan. And Mathan begot Jacob.

1:16 Jacob autem genuit Joseph virum Mariæ, de qua natus est Jesus, qui vocatur Christus.

1:16 And Jacob begot Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.

1:17 Omnes itaque generationes ab Abraham usque ad David, generationes quatuordecim : et a David usque ad transmigrationem Babylonis, generationes quatuordecim : et a transmigratione Babylonis usque ad Christum, generationes quatuordecim.

1:17 So all the generations from Abraham to David, are fourteen generations. And from David to the transmigration of Babylon, are fourteen generations: and from the transmigration of Babylon to Christ are fourteen generations.

1:18 Christi autem generatio sic erat : cum esset desponsata mater ejus Maria Joseph, antequam convenirent inventa est in utero habens de Spiritu Sancto.

1:18 Now the generation of Christ was in this wise. When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child, of the Holy Ghost.

1:19 Joseph autem vir ejus cum esset justus, et nollet eam traducere, voluit occulte dimittere eam.

1:19 Whereupon Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing publicly to expose her, was minded to put her away privately.

1:20 Hæc autem eo cogitante, ecce angelus Domini apparuit in somnis ei, dicens : Joseph, fili David, noli timere accipere Mariam conjugem tuam : quod enim in ea natum est, de Spiritu Sancto est.

1:20 But while he thought on these things, behold the Angel of the Lord appeared to him in his sleep, saying: Joseph, son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife, for that which is conceived in her, is of the Holy Ghost.

1:21 Pariet autem filium : et vocabis nomen ejus Jesum : ipse enim salvum faciet populum suum a peccatis eorum.

1:21 And she shall bring forth a son: and thou shalt call his name Jesus. For he shall save his people from their sins.

1:22 Hoc autem totum factum est, ut adimpleretur quod dictum est a Domino per prophetam dicentem :

1:22 Now all this was done that it might be fulfilled which the Lord spoke by the prophet, saying:

1:23 Ecce virgo in utero habebit, et pariet filium : et vocabunt nomen ejus Emmanuel, quod est interpretatum Nobiscum Deus.

1:23 Behold a virgin shall be with child, and bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.

1:24 Exsurgens autem Joseph a somno, fecit sicut præcepit ei angelus Domini, et accepit conjugem suam.

1:24 And Joseph rising up from sleep, did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him, and took unto him his wife.

1:25 Et non cognoscebat eam donec peperit filium suum primogenitum : et vocavit nomen ejus Jesum.

1:25 And he knew her not, till she brought forth her first born son: and he called his name Jesus.

Chapter 2

2:1 Cum ergo natus esset Jesus in Bethlehem Juda in diebus Herodis regis, ecce magi ab oriente venerunt Jerosolymam,

2:1 When Jesus therefore was born in Bethlehem of Juda, in the days of king Herod, behold, there came wise men from the East to Jerusalem,

2:2 dicentes : Ubi est qui natus est rex Judæorum ? vidimus enim stellam ejus in oriente, et venimus adorare eum.

2:2 Saying: Where is he that is born king of the Jews? For we have seen his star in the East, and are come to adore him.

2:3 Audiens autem Herodes rex, turbatus est, et omnis Jerosolyma cum illo.

2:3 And king Herod hearing this, was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.

2:4 Et congregans omnes principes sacerdotum, et scribas populi, sciscitabatur ab eis ubi Christus nasceretur.

2:4 And assembling together all the chief priests and the scribes of the people, he inquired of them where Christ should be born.

2:5 At illi dixerunt : In Bethlehem Judæ : sic enim scriptum est per prophetam :

2:5 But they said to him: In Bethlehem of Juda. For so it is written by the prophet:

2:6 Et tu Bethlehem terra Juda, nequaquam minima es in principibus Juda : ex te enim exiet dux, qui regat populum meum Israël.

2:6 And thou Bethlehem the land of Juda art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come forth the captain that shall rule my people Israel.

2:7 Tunc Herodes clam vocatis magis diligenter didicit ab eis tempus stellæ, quæ apparuit eis :

2:7 Then Herod, privately calling the wise men learned diligently of them the time of the star which appeared to them;

2:8 et mittens illos in Bethlehem, dixit : Ite, et interrogate diligenter de puero : et cum inveneritis, renuntiate mihi, ut et ego veniens adorem eum.

2:8 And sending them into Bethlehem, said: Go and diligently inquire after the child, and when you have found him, bring me word again, that I also may come and adore him.

2:9 Qui cum audissent regem, abierunt, et ecce stella, quam viderant in oriente, antecedebat eos, usque dum veniens staret supra, ubi erat puer.

2:9 Who having heard the king, went their way; and behold the star which they had seen in the East, went before them, until it came and stood over where the child was.

2:10 Videntes autem stellam gavisi sunt gaudio magno valde.

2:10 And seeing the star they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.

2:11 Et intrantes domum, invenerunt puerum cum Maria matre ejus, et procidentes adoraverunt eum : et apertis thesauris suis obtulerunt ei munera, aurum, thus, et myrrham.

2:11 And entering into the house, they found the child with Mary his mother, and falling down they adored him: and opening their treasures, they offered him gifts; gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

2:12 Et responso accepto in somnis ne redirent ad Herodem, per aliam viam reversi sunt in regionem suam.

2:12 And having received an answer in sleep that they should not return to Herod, they went back another way into their country.

2:13 Qui cum recessissent, ecce angelus Domini apparuit in somnis Joseph, dicens : Surge, et accipe puerum, et matrem ejus, et fuge in Ægyptum, et esto ibi usque dum dicam tibi. Futurum est enim ut Herodes quærat puerum ad perdendum eum.

2:13 And after they were departed, behold an angel of the Lord appeared in sleep to Joseph, saying: Arise, and take the child and his mother, and fly into Egypt: and be there until I shall tell thee. For it will come to pass that Herod will seek the child to destroy him.

2:14 Qui consurgens accepit puerum et matrem ejus nocte, et secessit in Ægyptum :

2:14 Who arose, and took the child and his mother by night, and retired into Egypt: and he was there until the death of Herod:

2:15 et erat ibi usque ad obitum Herodis : ut adimpleretur quod dictum est a Domino per prophetam dicentem : Ex Ægypto vocavi filium meum.

2:15 That it might be fulfilled which the Lord spoke by the prophet, saying: Out of Egypt have I called my son.

2:16 Tunc Herodes videns quoniam illusus esset a magis, iratus est valde, et mittens occidit omnes pueros, qui erant in Bethlehem, et in omnibus finibus ejus, a bimatu et infra secundum tempus, quod exquisierat a magis.

2:16 Then Herod perceiving that he was deluded by the wise men, was exceeding angry: and sending killed all the menchildren that were in Bethlehem, and in all the borders thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently inquired of the wise men.

2:17 Tunc adimpletum est quod dictum est per Jeremiam prophetam dicentem :

2:17 Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremias the prophet, saying:

2:18 Vox in Rama audita est ploratus, et ululatus multus : Rachel plorans filios suos, et noluit consolari, quia non sunt.

2:18 A voice in Rama was heard, lamentation and great mourning; Rachel bewailing her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not.

2:19 Defuncto autem Herode, ecce angelus Domini apparuit in somnis Joseph in Ægypto,

2:19 But when Herod was dead, behold an angel of the Lord appeared in sleep to Joseph in Egypt,

2:20 dicens : Surge, et accipe puerum, et matrem ejus, et vade in terram Israël : defuncti sunt enim qui quærebant animam pueri.

2:20 Saying: Arise, and take the child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel. For they are dead that sought the life of the child.

2:21 Qui consurgens, accepit puerum, et matrem ejus, et venit in terram Israël.

2:21 Who arose, and took the child and his mother, and came into the land of Israel.

2:22 Audiens autem quod Archelaus regnaret in Judæa pro Herode patre suo, timuit illo ire : et admonitus in somnis, secessit in partes Galilææ.

2:22 But hearing that Archclaus reigned in Judea in the room of Herod his father, he was afraid to go thither: and being warned in sleep retired into the quarters of Galilee.

2:23 Et veniens habitavit in civitate quæ vocatur Nazareth : ut adimpleretur quod dictum est per prophetas : Quoniam Nazaræus vocabitur.

2:23 And coming he dwelt in a city called Nazareth: that it might be fulfilled which was said by the prophets: That he shall be called a Nazarene.

Chapter 3

3:1 In diebus autem illis venit Joannes Baptista prædicans in deserto Judææ,

3:1 And in those days cometh John the Baptist preaching in the desert of Judea.

3:2 et dicens : Pœnitentiam agite : appropinquavit enim regnum cælorum.

3:2 And saying: Do penance: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

3:3 Hic est enim, qui dictus est per Isaiam prophetam dicentem : Vox clamantis in deserto : Parate viam Domini ; rectas facite semitas ejus.

3:3 For this is he that was spoken of by Isaias the prophet, saying: A voice of one crying in the desert, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.

3:4 Ipse autem Joannes habebat vestimentum de pilis camelorum, et zonam pelliceam circa lumbos suos : esca autem ejus erat locustæ, et mel silvestre.

3:4 And the same John had his garment of camel's hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins: and his meat was locusts and wild honey.

3:5 Tunc exibat ad eum Jerosolyma, et omnis Judæa, et omnis regio circa Jordanem ;

3:5 Then went out to him Jerusalem and all Judea, and all the country about Jordan:

3:6 et baptizabantur ab eo in Jordane, confitentes peccata sua.

3:6 And were baptized by him in the Jordan, confessing their sins.

3:7 Videns autem multos pharisæorum, et sadducæorum, venientes ad baptismum suum, dixit eis : Progenies viperarum, quis demonstravit vobis fugere a ventura ira ?

3:7 And seeing many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his baptism, he said to them: Ye brood of vipers, who hath shewed you to flee from the wrath to come?

3:8 Facite ergo fructum dignum pœnitentiæ.

3:8 Bring forth therefore fruit worthy of penance.

3:9 Et ne velitis dicere intra vos : Patrem habemus Abraham. Dico enim vobis quoniam potens est Deus de lapidibus istis suscitare filios Abrahæ.

3:9 And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham for our father. For I tell you that God is able of these stones to raise up children to Abraham.

3:10 Jam enim securis ad radicem arborum posita est. Omnis ergo arbor, quæ non facit fructum bonum, excidetur, et in ignem mittetur.

3:10 For now the axe is laid to the root of the trees. Every tree therefore that doth not yield good fruit, shall be cut down, and cast into the fire.

3:11 Ego quidem baptizo vos in aqua in pœnitentiam : qui autem post me venturus est, fortior me est, cujus non sum dignus calceamenta portare : ipse vos baptizabit in Spiritu Sancto, et igni.

3:11 I indeed baptize you in water unto penance, but he that shall come after me, is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you in the Holy Ghost and fire.

3:12 Cujus ventilabrum in manu sua : et permundabit aream suam : et congregabit triticum suum in horreum, paleas autem comburet igni inextinguibili.

3:12 Whose fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly cleanse his floor and gather his wheat into the barn; but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire.

3:13 Tunc venit Jesus a Galilæa in Jordanem ad Joannem, ut baptizaretur ab eo.

3:13 Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to the Jordan, unto John, to be baptized by him.

3:14 Joannes autem prohibebat eum, dicens : Ego a te debeo baptizari, et tu venis ad me ?

3:14 But John stayed him, saying: I ought to be baptized by thee, and comest thou to me?

3:15 Respondens autem Jesus, dixit ei : Sine modo : sic enim decet nos implere omnem justitiam. Tunc dimisit eum.

3:15 And Jesus answering, said to him: Suffer it to be so now. For so it becometh us to fulfil all justice. Then he suffered him.

3:16 Baptizatus autem Jesus, confestim ascendit de aqua, et ecce aperti sunt ei cæli : et vidit Spiritum Dei descendentem sicut columbam, et venientem super se.

3:16 And Jesus being baptized, forthwith came out of the water: and lo, the heavens were opened to him: and he saw the Spirit of God descending as a dove, and coming upon him.

3:17 Et ecce vox de cælis dicens : Hic est Filius meus dilectus, in quo mihi complacui.

3:17 And behold a voice from heaven saying: This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

Chapter 4

4:1 Tunc Jesus ductus est in desertum a Spiritu, ut tentaretur a diabolo.

4:1 Then Jesus was led by the spirit into the desert, to be tempted by the devil.

4:2 Et cum jejunasset quadraginta diebus, et quadraginta noctibus, postea esuriit.

4:2 And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, afterwards he was hungry.

4:3 Et accedens tentator dixit ei : Si Filius Dei es, dic ut lapides isti panes fiant.

4:3 And the tempter coming said to him: If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread.

4:4 Qui respondens dixit : Scriptum est : Non in solo pane vivit homo, sed in omni verbo, quod procedit de ore Dei.

4:4 Who answered and said: It is written, Not in bread alone doth man live, but in every word that proceedeth from the mouth of God.

4:5 Tunc assumpsit eum diabolus in sanctam civitatem, et statuit eum super pinnaculum templi,

4:5 Then the devil took him up into the holy city, and set him upon the pinnacle of the temple,

4:6 et dixit ei : Si Filius Dei es, mitte te deorsum. Scriptum est enim : Quia angelis suis mandavit de te, et in manibus tollent te, ne forte offendas ad lapidem pedem tuum.

4:6 And said to him: If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down, for it is written: That he hath given his angels charge over thee, and in their hands shall they bear thee up, lest perhaps thou dash thy foot against a stone.

4:7 Ait illi Jesus : Rursum scriptum est : Non tentabis Dominum Deum tuum.

4:7 Jesus said to him: It is written again: Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.

4:8 Iterum assumpsit eum diabolus in montem excelsum valde : et ostendit ei omnia regna mundi, et gloriam eorum,

4:8 Again the devil took him up into a very high mountain, and shewed him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them,

4:9 et dixit ei : Hæc omnia tibi dabo, si cadens adoraveris me.

4:9 And said to him: All these will I give thee, if falling down thou wilt adore me.

4:10 Tunc dicit ei Jesus : Vade Satana : Scriptum est enim : Dominum Deum tuum adorabis, et illi soli servies.

4:10 Then Jesus saith to him: Begone, Satan: for it is written: The Lord thy God shalt thou adore, and him only shalt thou serve.

4:11 Tunc reliquit eum diabolus : et ecce angeli accesserunt, et ministrabant ei.

4:11 Then the devil left him; and behold angels came and ministered to him.

4:12 Cum autem audisset Jesus quod Joannes traditus esset, secessit in Galilæam :

4:12 And when Jesus had heard that John was delivered up, he retired into Galilee:

4:13 et, relicta civitate Nazareth, venit, et habitavit in Capharnaum maritima, in finibus Zabulon et Nephthalim :

4:13 And leaving the city Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Capharnaum on the sea coast, in the borders of Zabulon and of Nephthalim;

4:14 ut adimpleretur quod dictum est per Isaiam prophetam :

4:14 That it might be fulfilled which was said by Isaias the prophet:

4:15 Terra Zabulon, et terra Nephthalim, via maris trans Jordanem, Galilæa gentium :

4:15 Land of Zabulon and land of Nephthalim, the way of the sea beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles:

4:16 populus, qui sedebat in tenebris, vidit lucem magnam : et sedentibus in regione umbræ mortis, lux orta est eis.

4:16 The people that sat in darkness, hath seen great light: and to them that sat in the region of the shadow of death, light is sprung up.

4:17 Exinde cœpit Jesus prædicare, et dicere : Pœnitentiam agite : appropinquavit enim regnum cælorum.

4:17 From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say: Do penance, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

4:18 Ambulans autem Jesus juxta mare Galilææ, vidit duos fratres, Simonem, qui vocatur Petrus, et Andream fratrem ejus, mittentes rete in mare (erant enim piscatores),

4:18 And Jesus walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea (for they were fishers).

4:19 et ait illis : Venite post me, et faciam vos fieri piscatores hominum.

4:19 And he saith to them: Come ye after me, and I will make you to be fishers of men.

4:20 At illi continuo relictis retibus secuti sunt eum.

4:20 And they immediately leaving their nets, followed him.

4:21 Et procedens inde, vidit alios duos fratres, Jacobum Zebedæi, et Joannem fratrem ejus, in navi cum Zebedæo patre eorum, reficientes retia sua : et vocavit eos.

4:21 And going on from thence, he saw other two brethren, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with Zebedee their father, mending their nets: and he called them.

4:22 Illi autem statim relictis retibus et patre, secuti sunt eum.

4:22 And they forthwith left their nets and father, and followed him.

4:23 Et circuibat Jesus totam Galilæam, docens in synagogis eorum, et prædicans Evangelium regni : et sanans omnem languorem, et omnem infirmitatem in populo.

4:23 And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom: and healing all manner of sickness and every infirmity, among the people.

4:24 Et abiit opinio ejus in totam Syriam, et obtulerunt ei omnes male habentes, variis languoribus, et tormentis comprehensos, et qui dæmonia habebant, et lunaticos, et paralyticos, et curavit eos :

4:24 And his fame went throughout all Syria, and they presented to him all sick people that were taken with divers diseases and torments, and such as were possessed by devils, and lunatics, and those that had the palsy, and he cured them:

4:25 et secutæ sunt eum turbæ multæ de Galilæa, et Decapoli, et de Jerosolymis, et de Judæa, et de trans Jordanem.

4:25 And much people followed him from Galilee, and from Decapolis, and from Jerusalem, and from Judea, and from beyond the Jordan.

Chapter 5

5:1 Videns autem Jesus turbas, ascendit in montem, et cum sedisset, accesserunt ad eum discipuli ejus,

5:1 And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain, and when he was set down, his disciples came unto him.

5:2 et aperiens os suum docebat eos dicens :

5:2 And opening his mouth he taught them, saying:

5:3 Beati pauperes spiritu : quoniam ipsorum est regnum cælorum.

5:3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

5:4 Beati mites : quoniam ipsi possidebunt terram.

5:4 Blessed are the meek: for they shall possess the land.

5:5 Beati qui lugent : quoniam ipsi consolabuntur.

5:5 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

5:6 Beati qui esuriunt et sitiunt justitiam : quoniam ipsi saturabuntur.

5:6 Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after justice: for they shall have their fill.

5:7 Beati misericordes : quoniam ipsi misericordiam consequentur.

5:7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

5:8 Beati mundo corde : quoniam ipsi Deum videbunt.

5:8 Blessed are the clean of heart: they shall see God.

5:9 Beati pacifici : quoniam filii Dei vocabuntur.

5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

5:10 Beati qui persecutionem patiuntur propter justitiam : quoniam ipsorum est regnum cælorum.

5:10 Blessed are they that suffer persecution for justice' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

5:11 Beati estis cum maledixerint vobis, et persecuti vos fuerint, et dixerint omne malum adversum vos mentientes, propter me :

5:11 Blessed are ye when they shall revile you, and persecute you, and speak all that is evil against you, untruly, for my sake:

5:12 gaudete, et exsultate, quoniam merces vestra copiosa est in cælis. Sic enim persecuti sunt prophetas, qui fuerunt ante vos.

5:12 Be glad and rejoice for your reward is very great in heaven. For so they persecuted the prophets that were before you.

5:13 Vos estis sal terræ. Quod si sal evanuerit, in quo salietur ? ad nihilum valet ultra, nisi ut mittatur foras, et conculcetur ab hominibus.

5:13 You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt lose its savour, wherewith shall it be salted? It is good for nothing anymore but to be cast out, and to be trodden on by men.

5:14 Vos estis lux mundi. Non potest civitas abscondi supra montem posita,

5:14 You are the light of the world. A city seated on a mountain cannot be hid.

5:15 neque accendunt lucernam, et ponunt eam sub modio, sed super candelabrum, ut luceat omnibus qui in domo sunt.

5:15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under a bushel, but upon a candlestick, that it may shine to all that are in the house.

5:16 Sic luceat lux vestra coram hominibus : ut videant opera vestra bona, et glorificent Patrem vestrum, qui in cælis est.

5:16 So let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

5:17 Nolite putare quoniam veni solvere legem aut prophetas : non veni solvere, sed adimplere.

5:17 Do not think that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets. I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.

5:18 Amen quippe dico vobis, donec transeat cælum et terra, jota unum aut unus apex non præteribit a lege, donec omnia fiant.

5:18 For amen I say unto you, till heaven and earth pass, one jot, or one tittle shall not pass of the law, till all be fulfilled.

5:19 Qui ergo solverit unum de mandatis istis minimis, et docuerit sic homines, minimus vocabitur in regno cælorum : qui autem fecerit et docuerit, hic magnus vocabitur in regno cælorum.

5:19 He therefore that shall break one of these least commandments, and shall so teach men shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven. But he that shall do and teach, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

5:20 Dico enim vobis, quia nisi abundaverit justitia vestra plus quam scribarum et pharisæorum, non intrabitis in regnum cælorum.

5:20 For I tell you, that unless your justice abound more than that of the scribes and Pharisees, you shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.

5:21 Audistis quia dictum est antiquis : Non occides : qui autem occiderit, reus erit judicio.

5:21 You have heard that it was said to them of old: Thou shalt not kill. And whosoever shall kill, shall be in danger of the judgment.

5:22 Ego autem dico vobis : quia omnis qui irascitur fratri suo, reus erit judicio. Qui autem dixerit fratri suo, raca : reus erit concilio. Qui autem dixerit, fatue : reus erit gehennæ ignis.

5:22 But I say to you, that whosoever is angry with his brother, shall be in danger of the judgment. And whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council. And whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.

5:23 Si ergo offers munus tuum ad altare, et ibi recordatus fueris quia frater tuus habet aliquid adversum te :

5:23 If therefore thou offer thy gift at the altar, and there thou remember that thy brother hath anything against thee;

5:24 relinque ibi munus tuum ante altare, et vade prius reconciliari fratri tuo : et tunc veniens offeres munus tuum.

5:24 Leave there thy offering before the altar, and go first to be reconciled to thy brother, and then coming thou shalt offer thy gift.

5:25 Esto consentiens adversario tuo cito dum es in via cum eo : ne forte tradat te adversarius judici, et judex tradat te ministro : et in carcerem mittaris.

5:25 Be at agreement with thy adversary betimes, whilst thou art in the way with him: lest perhaps the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison.

5:26 Amen dico tibi, non exies inde, donec reddas novissimum quadrantem.

5:26 Amen I say to thee, thou shalt not go out from thence till thou repay the last farthing.

5:27 Audistis quia dictum est antiquis : Non mœchaberis.

5:27 You have heard that it was said to them of old: Thou shalt not commit adultery.

5:28 Ego autem dico vobis : quia omnis qui viderit mulierem ad concupiscendum eam, jam mœchatus est eam in corde suo.

5:28 But I say to you, that whosoever shall look on a woman to lust after her, hath already committed adultery with her in his heart.

5:29 Quod si oculus tuus dexter scandalizat te, erue eum, et projice abs te : expedit enim tibi ut pereat unum membrorum tuorum, quam totum corpus tuum mittatur in gehennam.

5:29 And if thy right eye scandalize thee, pluck it out and cast it from thee. For it is expedient for thee that one of thy members should perish, rather than thy whole body be cast into hell.

5:30 Et si dextra manus tua scandalizat te, abscide eam, et projice abs te : expedit enim tibi ut pereat unum membrorum tuorum, quam totum corpus tuum eat in gehennam.

5:30 And if thy right hand scandalize thee, cut it off, and cast it from thee: for it is expedient for thee that one of thy members should perish, rather than that thy whole body go into hell.

5:31 Dictum est autem : Quicumque dimiserit uxorem suam, det ei libellum repudii.

5:31 And it hath been said, Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a bill of divorce.

5:32 Ego autem dico vobis : quia omnis qui dimiserit uxorem suam, excepta fornicationis causa, facit eam mœchari : et qui dimissam duxerit, adulterat.

5:32 But I say to you, that whosoever shall put away his wife, excepting the cause of fornication, maketh her to commit adultery: and he that shall marry her that is put away, committeth adultery.

5:33 Iterum audistis quia dictum est antiquis : Non perjurabis : reddes autem Domino juramenta tua.

5:33 Again you have heard that it was said to them of old, thou shalt not forswear thyself: but thou shalt perform thy oaths to the Lord.

5:34 Ego autem dico vobis, non jurare omnino, neque per cælum, quia thronus Dei est :

5:34 But I say to you not to swear at all, neither by heaven for it is the throne of God:

5:35 neque per terram, quia scabellum est pedum ejus : neque per Jerosolymam, quia civitas est magni regis :

5:35 Nor by the earth, for it is his footstool: nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great king:

5:36 neque per caput tuum juraveris, quia non potes unum capillum album facere, aut nigrum.

5:36 Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black.

5:37 Sit autem sermo vester, est, est : non, non : quod autem his abundantius est, a malo est.

5:37 But let your speech be yea, yea: no, no: and that which is over and above these, is of evil.

5:38 Audistis quia dictum est : Oculum pro oculo, et dentem pro dente.

5:38 You have heard that it hath been said: An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.

5:39 Ego autem dico vobis, non resistere malo : sed si quis te percusserit in dexteram maxillam tuam, præbe illi et alteram :

5:39 But I say to you not to resist evil: but if one strike thee on thy right cheek, turn to him also the other:

5:40 et ei, qui vult tecum judicio contendere, et tunicam tuam tollere, dimitte ei et pallium :

5:40 And if a man will contend with thee in judgment, and take away thy coat, let go thy cloak also unto him.

5:41 et quicumque te angariaverit mille passus, vade cum illo et alia duo.

5:41 And whosoever will force thee one mile, go with him other two.

5:42 Qui petit a te, da ei : et volenti mutuari a te, ne avertaris.

5:42 Give to him that asketh of thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not away.

5:43 Audistis quia dictum est : Diliges proximum tuum, et odio habebis inimicum tuum.

5:43 You have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thy enemy.

5:44 Ego autem dico vobis : diligite inimicos vestros, benefacite his qui oderunt vos, et orate pro persequentibus et calumniantibus vos :

5:44 But I say to you, Love your enemies: do good to them that hate you: and pray for them that persecute and calumniate you:

5:45 ut sitis filii Patris vestri, qui in cælis est : qui solem suum oriri facit super bonos et malos : et pluit super justos et injustos.

5:45 That you may be the children of your Father who is in heaven, who maketh his sun to rise upon the good, and bad, and raineth upon the just and the unjust.

5:46 Si enim diligitis eos qui vos diligunt, quam mercedem habebitis ? nonne et publicani hoc faciunt ?

5:46 For if you love them that love you, what reward shall you have? do not even the publicans this?

5:47 Et si salutaveritis fratres vestros tantum, quid amplius facitis ? nonne et ethnici hoc faciunt ?

5:47 And if you salute your brethren only, what do you more? do not also the heathens this?

5:48 Estote ergo vos perfecti, sicut et Pater vester cælestis perfectus est.

5:48 Be you therefore perfect, as also your heavenly Father is perfect.

Chapter 6

6:1 Attendite ne justitiam vestram faciatis coram hominibus, ut videamini ab eis : alioquin mercedem non habebitis apud Patrem vestrum qui in cælis est.

6:1 Take heed that you do not your justice before men, to be seen by them: otherwise you shall not have a reward of your Father who is in heaven.

6:2 Cum ergo facis eleemosynam, noli tuba canere ante te, sicut hypocritæ faciunt in synagogis, et in vicis, ut honorificentur ab hominibus. Amen dico vobis, receperunt mercedem suam.

6:2 Therefore when thou dost an alms-deed, sound not a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be honoured by men. Amen I say to you, they have received their reward.

6:3 Te autem faciente eleemosynam, nesciat sinistra tua quid faciat dextera tua :

6:3 But when thou dost alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doth.

6:4 ut sit eleemosyna tua in abscondito, et Pater tuus, qui videt in abscondito, reddet tibi.

6:4 That thy alms may be in secret, and thy Father who seeth in secret will repay thee.

6:5 Et cum oratis, non eritis sicut hypocritæ qui amant in synagogis et in angulis platearum stantes orare, ut videantur ab hominibus : amen dico vobis, receperunt mercedem suam.

6:5 And when ye pray, you shall not be as the hypocrites, that love to stand and pray in the synagogues and corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men: Amen I say to you, they have received their reward.

6:6 Tu autem cum oraveris, intra in cubiculum tuum, et clauso ostio, ora Patrem tuum in abscondito : et Pater tuus, qui videt in abscondito, reddet tibi.

6:6 But thou when thou shalt pray, enter into thy chamber, and having shut the door, pray to thy Father in secret, and thy father who seeth in secret will repay thee.

6:7 Orantes autem, nolite multum loqui, sicut ethnici, putant enim quod in multiloquio suo exaudiantur.

6:7 And when you are praying, speak not much, as the heathens. For they think that in their much speaking they may be heard.

6:8 Nolite ergo assimilari eis : scit enim Pater vester, quid opus sit vobis, antequam petatis eum.

6:8 Be not you therefore like to them for your Father knoweth what is needful for you, before you ask him.

6:9 Sic ergo vos orabitis : Pater noster, qui es in cælis, sanctificetur nomen tuum.

6:9 Thus therefore shall you pray: Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.

6:10 Adveniat regnum tuum ; fiat voluntas tua, sicut in cælo et in terra.

6:10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

6:11 Panem nostrum supersubstantialem da nobis hodie,

6:11 Give us this day our supersubstantial bread.

6:12 et dimitte nobis debita nostra, sicut et nos dimittimus debitoribus nostris.

6:12 And forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors.

6:13 Et ne nos inducas in tentationem, sed libera nos a malo. Amen.

6:13 And lead us not into temptation. But deliver us from evil. Amen.

6:14 Si enim dimiseritis hominibus peccata eorum : dimittet et vobis Pater vester cælestis delicta vestra.

6:14 For if you will forgive men their offences, your heavenly Father will forgive you also your offences.

6:15 Si autem non dimiseritis hominibus : nec Pater vester dimittet vobis peccata vestra.

6:15 But if you will not forgive men, neither will your Father forgive you your offences.

6:16 Cum autem jejunatis, nolite fieri sicut hypocritæ, tristes. Exterminant enim facies suas, ut appareant hominibus jejunantes. Amen dico vobis, quia receperunt mercedem suam.

6:16 And when you fast, be not as the hypocrites, sad. For they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Amen I say to you, they have received their reward.

6:17 Tu autem, cum jejunas, unge caput tuum, et faciem tuam lava,

6:17 But thou, when thou fastest anoint thy head, and wash thy face;

6:18 ne videaris hominibus jejunans, sed Patri tuo, qui est in abscondito : et Pater tuus, qui videt in abscondito, reddet tibi.

6:18 That thou appear not to men to fast, but to thy Father who is in secret: and thy Father who seeth in secret, will repay thee.

6:19 Nolite thesaurizare vobis thesauros in terra : ubi ærugo, et tinea demolitur : et ubi fures effodiunt, et furantur.

6:19 Lay not up to yourselves treasures on earth: where the rust, and moth consume, and where thieves break through, and steal.

6:20 Thesaurizate autem vobis thesauros in cælo, ubi neque ærugo, neque tinea demolitur, et ubi fures non effodiunt, nec furantur.

6:20 But lay up to yourselves treasures in heaven: where neither the rust nor moth doth consume, and where thieves do not break through, nor steal.

6:21 Ubi enim est thesaurus tuus, ibi est et cor tuum.

6:21 For where thy treasure is, there is thy heart also.

6:22 Lucerna corporis tui est oculus tuus. Si oculus tuus fuerit simplex, totum corpus tuum lucidum erit.

6:22 The light of thy body is thy eye. If thy eye be single, thy whole body shall be lightsome.

6:23 Si autem oculus tuus fuerit nequam, totum corpus tuum tenebrosum erit. Si ergo lumen, quod in te est, tenebræ sunt : ipsæ tenebræ quantæ erunt ?

6:23 But if thy eye be evil thy whole body shall be darksome. If then the light that is in thee, be darkness: the darkness itself how great shall it be!

6:24 Nemo potest duobus dominis servire : aut enim unum odio habebit, et alterum diliget : aut unum sustinebit, et alterum contemnet. Non potestis Deo servire et mammonæ.

6:24 No man can serve two masters. For either he will hate the one, and love the other: or he will sustain the one, and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.

6:25 Ideo dico vobis, ne solliciti sitis animæ vestræ quid manducetis, neque corpori vestro quid induamini. Nonne anima plus est quam esca, et corpus plus quam vestimentum ?

6:25 Therefore I say to you, be not solicitous for your life, what you shall eat, nor for your body, what you shall put on. Is not the life more than the meat: and the body more than the raiment?

6:26 Respicite volatilia cæli, quoniam non serunt, neque metunt, neque congregant in horrea : et Pater vester cælestis pascit illa. Nonne vos magis pluris estis illis ?

6:26 Behold the birds of the air, for they neither sow, nor do they reap, nor gather into barns: and your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are not you of much more value than they?

6:27 Quis autem vestrum cogitans potest adjicere ad staturam suam cubitum unum ?

6:27 And which of you by taking thought, can add to his stature one cubit?

6:28 Et de vestimento quid solliciti estis ? Considerate lilia agri quomodo crescunt : non laborant, neque nent.

6:28 And for raiment why are you solicitous? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they labour not, neither do they spin.

6:29 Dico autem vobis, quoniam nec Salomon in omni gloria sua coopertus est sicut unum ex istis.

6:29 But I say to you, that not even Solomon in all his glory was arrayed as one of these.

6:30 Si autem fœnum agri, quod hodie est, et cras in clibanum mittitur, Deus sic vestit, quanto magis vos modicæ fidei ?

6:30 And if the grass of the field, which is to day, and to morrow is cast into the oven, God doth so clothe: how much more you, O ye of little faith?

6:31 Nolite ergo solliciti esse, dicentes : Quid manducabimus, aut quid bibemus, aut quo operiemur ?

6:31 Be not solicitous therefore, saying: What shall we eat: or what shall we drink, or wherewith shall we be clothed?

6:32 hæc enim omnia gentes inquirunt. Scit enim Pater vester, quia his omnibus indigetis.

6:32 For after all these things do the heathens seek. For your Father knoweth that you have need of all these things.

6:33 Quærite ergo primum regnum Dei, et justitiam ejus : et hæc omnia adjicientur vobis.

6:33 Seek ye therefore first the kingdom of God, and his justice, and all these things shall be added unto you.

6:34 Nolite ergo solliciti esse in crastinum. Crastinus enim dies sollicitus erit sibi ipsi : sufficit diei malitia sua.

6:34 Be not therefore solicitous for to morrow; for the morrow will be solicitous for itself. Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof.

Chapter 7

7:1 Nolite judicare, ut non judicemini.

7:1 Judge not, that you may not be judged.

7:2 In quo enim judicio judicaveritis, judicabimini : et in qua mensura mensi fueritis, remetietur vobis.

7:2 For with what judgment you judge, you shall be judged: and with what measure you mete, it shall be measured to you again.

7:3 Quid autem vides festucam in oculo fratris tui, et trabem in oculo tuo non vides ?

7:3 And why seest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye; and seest not the beam that is in thy own eye?

7:4 aut quomodo dicis fratri tuo : Sine ejiciam festucam de oculo tuo, et ecce trabs est in oculo tuo ?

7:4 Or how sayest thou to thy brother: Let me cast the mote out of thy eye; and behold a beam is in thy own eye?

7:5 Hypocrita, ejice primum trabem de oculo tuo, et tunc videbis ejicere festucam de oculo fratris tui.

7:5 Thou hypocrite, cast out first the beam out of thy own eye, and then shalt thou see to cast out the mote out of thy brother's eye.

7:6 Nolite dare sanctum canibus : neque mittatis margaritas vestras ante porcos, ne forte conculcent eas pedibus suis, et conversi dirumpant vos.

7:6 Give not that which is holy to dogs; neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest perhaps they trample them under their feet, and turning upon you, they tear you.

7:7 Petite, et dabitur vobis : quærite, et invenietis : pulsate, et aperietur vobis.

7:7 Ask, and it shall be given you: seek, and you shall find: knock, and it shall be opened to you.

7:8 Omnis enim qui petit, accipit : et qui quærit, invenit : et pulsanti aperietur.

7:8 For every one that asketh, receiveth: and he that seeketh, findeth: and to him that knocketh, it shall be opened.

7:9 Aut quis est ex vobis homo, quem si petierit filius suus panem, numquid lapidem porriget ei ?

7:9 Or what man is there among you, of whom if his son shall ask bread, will he reach him a stone?

7:10 aut si piscem petierit, numquid serpentem porriget ei ?

7:10 Or if he shall ask him a fish, will he reach him a serpent?

7:11 Si ergo vos, cum sitis mali, nostis bona data dare filiis vestris : quanto magis Pater vester, qui in cælis est, dabit bona petentibus se ?

7:11 If you then being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children: how much more will your Father who is in heaven, give good things to them that ask him?

7:12 Omnia ergo quæcumque vultis ut faciant vobis homines, et vos facite illis. Hæc est enim lex, et prophetæ.

7:12 All things therefore whatsoever you would that men should do to you, do you also to them. For this is the law and the prophets.

7:13 Intrate per angustam portam : quia lata porta, et spatiosa via est, quæ ducit ad perditionem, et multi sunt qui intrant per eam.

7:13 Enter ye in at the narrow gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way that leadeth to destruction, and many there are who go in thereat.

7:14 Quam angusta porta, et arcta via est, quæ ducit ad vitam : et pauci sunt qui inveniunt eam !

7:14 How narrow is the gate, and strait is the way that leadeth to life: and few there are that find it!

7:15 Attendite a falsis prophetis, qui veniunt ad vos in vestimentis ovium, intrinsecus autem sunt lupi rapaces :

7:15 Beware of false prophets, who come to you in the clothing of sheep, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.

7:16 a fructibus eorum cognoscetis eos. Numquid colligunt de spinis uvas, aut de tribulis ficus ?

7:16 By their fruits you shall know them. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?

7:17 Sic omnis arbor bona fructus bonos facit : mala autem arbor malos fructus facit.

7:17 Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit, and the evil tree bringeth forth evil fruit.

7:18 Non potest arbor bona malos fructus facere : neque arbor mala bonos fructus facere.

7:18 A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can an evil tree bring forth good fruit.

7:19 Omnis arbor, quæ non facit fructum bonum, excidetur, et in ignem mittetur.

7:19 Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit, shall be cut down, and shall be cast into the fire.

7:20 Igitur ex fructibus eorum cognoscetis eos.

7:20 Wherefore by their fruits you shall know them.

7:21 Non omnis qui dicit mihi, Domine, Domine, intrabit in regnum cælorum : sed qui facit voluntatem Patris mei, qui in cælis est, ipse intrabit in regnum cælorum.

7:21 Not every one that saith to me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven: but he that doth the will of my Father who is in heaven, he shall enter into the kingdom of heaven.

7:22 Multi dicent mihi in illa die : Domine, Domine, nonne in nomine tuo prophetavimus, et in nomine tuo dæmonia ejecimus, et in nomine tuo virtutes multas fecimus ?

7:22 Many will say to me in that day: Lord, Lord, have not we prophesied in thy name, and cast out devils in thy name, and done many miracles in thy name?

7:23 Et tunc confitebor illis : Quia numquam novi vos : discedite a me, qui operamini iniquitatem.

7:23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, you that work iniquity.

7:24 Omnis ergo qui audit verba mea hæc, et facit ea, assimilabitur viro sapienti, qui ædificavit domum suam supra petram,

7:24 Every one therefore that heareth these my words, and doth them, shall be likened to a wise man that built his house upon a rock,

7:25 et descendit pluvia, et venerunt flumina, et flaverunt venti, et irruerunt in domum illam, et non cecidit : fundata enim erat super petram.

7:25 And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and they beat upon that house, and it fell not, for it was founded on a rock.

7:26 Et omnis qui audit verba mea hæc, et non facit ea, similis erit viro stulto, qui ædificavit domum suam super arenam :

7:26 And every one that heareth these my words and doth them not, shall be like a foolish man that built his house upon the sand,

7:27 et descendit pluvia, et venerunt flumina, et flaverunt venti, et irruerunt in domum illam, et cecidit, et fuit ruina illius magna.

7:27 And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and they beat upon that house, and it fell, and great was the fall thereof.

7:28 Et factum est : cum consummasset Jesus verba hæc, admirabantur turbæ super doctrina ejus.

7:28 And it came to pass when Jesus had fully ended these words, the people were in admiration at his doctrine.

7:29 Erat enim docens eos sicut potestatem habens, et non sicut scribæ eorum, et pharisæi.

7:29 For he was teaching them as one having power, and not as the scribes and Pharisees.

Chapter 8

8:1 Cum autem descendisset de monte, secutæ sunt eum turbæ multæ :

8:1 And when he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him:

8:2 et ecce leprosus veniens, adorabat eum, dicens : Domine, si vis, potes me mundare.

8:2 And behold a leper came and adored him, saying: Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.

8:3 Et extendens Jesus manum, tetigit eum, dicens : Volo : mundare. Et confestim mundata est lepra ejus.

8:3 And Jesus stretching forth his hand, touched him, saying: I will, be thou made clean. And forthwith his leprosy was cleansed.

8:4 Et ait illi Jesus : Vide, nemini dixeris : sed vade, ostende te sacerdoti, et offer munus, quod præcepit Moyses, in testimonium illis.

8:4 And Jesus saith to him: See thou tell no man: but go, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift which Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.

8:5 Cum autem introisset Capharnaum, accessit ad eum centurio, rogans eum,

8:5 And when he had entered into Capharnaum, there came to him a centurion, beseeching him,

8:6 et dicens : Domine, puer meus jacet in domo paralyticus, et male torquetur.

8:6 And saying, Lord, my servant lieth at home sick of the palsy, and is grievously tormented.

8:7 Et ait illi Jesus : Ego veniam, et curabo eum.

8:7 And Jesus saith to him: I will come and heal him.

8:8 Et respondens centurio, ait : Domine, non sum dignus ut intres sub tectum meum : sed tantum dic verbo, et sanabitur puer meus.

8:8 And the centurion, making answer, said: Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldst enter under my roof; but only say the word, and my servant shall be healed.

8:9 Nam et ego homo sum sub potestate constitutus, habens sub me milites, et dico huic : Vade, et vadit : et alii : Veni, et venit : et servo meo : Fac hoc, et facit.

8:9 For I also am a man subject to authority, having under me soldiers; and I say to this, Go, and he goeth, and to another Come, and he cometh, and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it.

8:10 Audiens autem Jesus miratus est, et sequentibus se dixit : Amen dico vobis, non inveni tantam fidem in Israël.

8:10 And Jesus hearing this, marvelled; and said to them that followed him. Amen I say to you, I have not found so great faith in Israel.

8:11 Dico autem vobis, quod multi ab oriente et occidente venient, et recumbent cum Abraham, et Isaac, et Jacob in regno cælorum :

8:11 And I say to you that many shall come from the east and the west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven:

8:12 filii autem regni ejicientur in tenebras exteriores : ibi erit fletus et stridor dentium.

8:12 But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into the exterior darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

8:13 Et dixit Jesus centurioni : Vade, et sicut credidisti, fiat tibi. Et sanatus est puer in illa hora.

8:13 And Jesus said to the centurion: Go, and as thou hast believed, so be it done to thee. And the servant was healed at the same hour.

8:14 Et cum venisset Jesus in domum Petri, vidit socrum ejus jacentem, et febricitantem :

8:14 And when Jesus was come into Peter's house, he saw his wife's mother lying, and sick of a fever;

8:15 et tetigit manum ejus, et dimisit eam febris, et surrexit, et ministrabat eis.

8:15 And he touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she arose and ministered to them.

8:16 Vespere autem facto, obtulerunt ei multos dæmonia habentes : et ejiciebat spiritus verbo, et omnes male habentes curavit :

8:16 And when evening was come, they brought to him many that were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits with his word: and all that were sick he healed:

8:17 ut adimpleretur quod dictum est per Isaiam prophetam, dicentem : Ipse infirmitates nostras accepit : et ægrotationes nostras portavit.

8:17 That it might be fulfilled, which was spoken by the prophet Isaias, saying: He took our infirmities, and bore our diseases.

8:18 Videns autem Jesus turbas multas circum se, jussit ire trans fretum.

8:18 And Jesus seeing great multitudes about him, gave orders to pass over the water.

8:19 Et accedens unus scriba, ait illi : Magister, sequar te, quocumque ieris.

8:19 And a certain scribe came and said to him: Master, I will follow thee whithersoever thou shalt go.

8:20 Et dicit ei Jesus : Vulpes foveas habent, et volucres cæli nidos ; Filius autem hominis non habet ubi caput reclinet.

8:20 And Jesus saith to him: The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.

8:21 Alius autem de discipulis ejus ait illi : Domine, permitte me primum ire, et sepelire patrem meum.

8:21 And another of his disciples said to him: Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.

8:22 Jesus autem ait illi : Sequere me, et dimitte mortuos sepelire mortuos suos.

8:22 But Jesus said to him: Follow me, and let the dead bury their dead.

8:23 Et ascendente eo in naviculam, secuti sunt eum discipuli ejus :

8:23 And when he entered into the boat, his disciples followed him:

8:24 et ecce motus magnus factus est in mari, ita ut navicula operiretur fluctibus : ipse vero dormiebat.

8:24 And behold a great tempest arose in the sea, so that the boat was covered with waves, but he was asleep.

8:25 Et accesserunt ad eum discipuli ejus, et suscitaverunt eum, dicentes : Domine, salva nos : perimus.

8:25 And they came to him, and awaked him, saying: Lord, save us, we perish.

8:26 Et dicit eis Jesus : Quid timidi estis, modicæ fidei ? Tunc surgens imperavit ventis, et mari, et facta est tranquillitas magna.

8:26 And Jesus saith to them: Why are you fearful, O ye of little faith? Then rising up, he commanded the winds, and the sea, and there came a great calm.

8:27 Porro homines mirati sunt, dicentes : Qualis est hic, quia venti et mare obediunt ei ?

8:27 But the men wondered, saying: What manner of man is this, for the winds and the sea obey him?

8:28 Et cum venisset trans fretum in regionem Gerasenorum, occurrerunt ei duo habentes dæmonia, de monumentis exeuntes, sævi nimis, ita ut nemo posset transire per viam illam.

8:28 And when he was come on the other side of the water, into the country of the Gerasens, there met him two that were possessed with devils, coming out of the sepulchres, exceeding fierce, so that none could pass by that way.

8:29 Et ecce clamaverunt, dicentes : Quid nobis et tibi, Jesu fili Dei ? Venisti huc ante tempus torquere nos ?

8:29 And behold they cried out, saying: What have we to do with thee, Jesus Son of God? art thou come hither to torment us before the time?

8:30 Erat autem non longe ab illis grex multorum porcorum pascens.

8:30 And there was, not far from them, a herd of many swine feeding.

8:31 Dæmones autem rogabant eum, dicentes : Si ejicis nos hinc, mitte nos in gregem porcorum.

8:31 And the devils besought him, saying: If thou cast us out hence, send us into the herd of swine.

8:32 Et ait illis : Ite. At illi exeuntes abierunt in porcos, et ecce impetu abiit totus grex per præceps in mare : et mortui sunt in aquis.

8:32 And he said to them: Go. But they going out went into the swine, and behold the whole herd ran violently down a steep place into the sea: and they perished in the waters.

8:33 Pastores autem fugerunt : et venientes in civitatem, nuntiaverunt omnia, et de eis qui dæmonia habuerant.

8:33 And they that kept them fled: and coming into the city, told every thing, and concerning them that had been possessed by the devils.

8:34 Et ecce tota civitas exiit obviam Jesu : et viso eo, rogabant ut transiret a finibus eorum.

8:34 And behold the whole city went out to meet Jesus, and when they saw him, they besought him that he would depart from their coast.

Chapter 9

9:1 Et ascendens in naviculam, transfretavit, et venit in civitatem suam.

9:1 And entering into a boat, he passed over the water and came into his own city.

9:2 Et ecce offerebant ei paralyticum jacentem in lecto. Et videns Jesus fidem illorum, dixit paralytico : Confide fili, remittuntur tibi peccata tua.

9:2 And behold they brought to him one sick of the palsy lying in a bed. And Jesus, seeing their faith, said to the man sick of the palsy: Be of good heart, son, thy sins are forgiven thee.

9:3 Et ecce quidam de scribis dixerunt intra se : Hic blasphemat.

9:3 And behold some of the scribes said within themselves: He blasphemeth.

9:4 Et cum vidisset Jesus cogitationes eorum, dixit : Ut quid cogitatis mala in cordibus vestris ?

9:4 And Jesus seeing their thoughts, said: Why do you think evil in your hearts?

9:5 Quid est facilius dicere : Dimittuntur tibi peccata tua : an dicere : Surge, et ambula ?

9:5 Whether is easier, to say, Thy sins are forgiven thee: or to say, Arise, and walk?

9:6 Ut autem sciatis, quia Filius hominis habet potestatem in terra dimittendi peccata, tunc ait paralytico : Surge, tolle lectum tuum, et vade in domum tuam.

9:6 But that you may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then said he to the man sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go into thy house.

9:7 Et surrexit, et abiit in domum suam.

9:7 And he arose, and went into his house.

9:8 Videntes autem turbæ timuerunt, et glorificaverunt Deum, qui dedit potestatem talem hominibus.

9:8 And the multitude seeing it, feared, and glorified God that gave such power to men.

9:9 Et, cum transiret inde Jesus, vidit hominem sedentem in telonio, Matthæum nomine. Et ait illi : Sequere me. Et surgens, secutus est eum.

9:9 And when Jesus passed on from thence, he saw a man sitting in the custom house, named Matthew; and he saith to him: Follow me. And he arose up and followed him.

9:10 Et factum est, discumbente eo in domo, ecce multi publicani et peccatores venientes, discumbebant cum Jesu, et discipulis ejus.

9:10 And it came to pass as he was sitting at meat in the house, behold many publicans and sinners came, and sat down with Jesus and his disciples.

9:11 Et videntes pharisæi, dicebant discipulis ejus : Quare cum publicanis et peccatoribus manducat magister vester ?

9:11 And the Pharisees seeing it, said to his disciples: Why doth your master eat with publicans and sinners?

9:12 At Jesus audiens, ait : Non est opus valentibus medicus, sed male habentibus.

9:12 But Jesus hearing it, said: They that are in health need not a physician, but they that are ill.

9:13 Euntes autem discite quid est : Misericordiam volo, et non sacrificium. Non enim veni vocare justos, sed peccatores.

9:13 Go then and learn what this meaneth, I will have mercy and not sacrifice. For I am not come to call the just, but sinners.

9:14 Tunc accesserunt ad eum discipuli Joannis, dicentes : Quare nos, et pharisæi, jejunamus frequenter : discipuli autem tui non jejunant ?

9:14 Then came to him the disciples of John, saying: Why do we and the Pharisees, fast often, but thy disciples do not fast?

9:15 Et ait illis Jesus : Numquid possunt filii sponsi lugere, quamdiu cum illis est sponsus ? Venient autem dies cum auferetur ab eis sponsus : et tunc jejunabunt.

9:15 And Jesus said to them: Can the children of the bridegroom mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them? But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then they shall fast.

9:16 Nemo autem immittit commissuram panni rudis in vestimentum vetus : tollit enim plenitudinem ejus a vestimento, et pejor scissura fit.

9:16 And nobody putteth a piece of raw cloth unto an old garment. For it taketh away the fulness thereof from the garment, and there is made a greater rent.

9:17 Neque mittunt vinum novum in utres veteres : alioquin rumpuntur utres, et vinum effunditur, et utres pereunt. Sed vinum novum in utres novos mittunt : et ambo conservantur.

9:17 Neither do they put new wine into old bottles. Otherwise the bottles break, and the wine runneth out, and the bottles perish. But new wine they put into new bottles: and both are preserved.

9:18 Hæc illo loquente ad eos, ecce princeps unus accessit, et adorabat eum, dicens : Domine, filia mea modo defuncta est : sed veni, impone manum tuam super eam, et vivet.

9:18 As he was speaking these things unto them, behold a certain ruler came up, and adored him, saying: Lord, my daughter is even now dead; but come, lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live.

9:19 Et surgens Jesus, sequebatur eum, et discipuli ejus.

9:19 And Jesus rising up followed him, with his disciples.

9:20 Et ecce mulier, quæ sanguinis fluxum patiebatur duodecim annis, accessit retro, et tetigit fimbriam vestimenti ejus.

9:20 And behold a woman who was troubled with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment.

9:21 Dicebat enim intra se : Si tetigero tantum vestimentum ejus, salva ero.

9:21 For she said within herself: If I shall touch only his garment, I shall be healed.

9:22 At Jesus conversus, et videns eam, dixit : Confide, filia, fides tua te salvam fecit. Et salva facta est mulier ex illa hora.

9:22 But Jesus turning and seeing her, said: Be of good heart, daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour.

9:23 Et cum venisset Jesus in domum principis, et vidisset tibicines et turbam tumultuantem, dicebat :

9:23 And when Jesus was come into the house of the ruler, and saw the minstrels and the multitude making a rout,

9:24 Recedite : non est enim mortua puella, sed dormit. Et deridebant eum.

9:24 He said: Give place, for the girl is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn.

9:25 Et cum ejecta esset turba, intravit : et tenuit manum ejus, et surrexit puella.

9:25 And when the multitude was put forth, he went in, and took her by the hand. And the maid arose.

9:26 Et exiit fama hæc in universam terram illam.

9:26 And the fame hereof went abroad into all that country.

9:27 Et transeunte inde Jesu, secuti sunt eum duo cæci, clamantes, et dicentes : Miserere nostri, fili David.

9:27 And as Jesus passed from thence, there followed him two blind men crying out and saying, Have mercy on us, O Son of David.

9:28 Cum autem venisset domum, accesserunt ad eum cæci. Et dicit eis Jesus : Creditis quia hoc possum facere vobis ? Dicunt ei : Utique, Domine.

9:28 And when he was come to the house, the blind men came to him. And Jesus saith to them, Do you believe, that I can do this unto you? They say to him, Yea, Lord.

9:29 Tunc tetigit oculos eorum, dicens : Secundum fidem vestram, fiat vobis.

9:29 Then he touched their eyes, saying, According to your faith, be it done unto you.

9:30 Et aperti sunt oculi eorum : et comminatus est illis Jesus, dicens : Videte ne quis sciat.

9:30 And their eyes were opened, and Jesus strictly charged them, saying, See that no man know this.

9:31 Illi autem exeuntes, diffamaverunt eum in tota terra illa.

9:31 But they going out, spread his fame abroad in all that country.

9:32 Egressis autem illis, ecce obtulerunt ei hominem mutum, dæmonium habentem.

9:32 And when they were gone out, behold they brought him a dumb man, possessed with a devil.

9:33 Et ejecto dæmonio, locutus est mutus, et miratæ sunt turbæ, dicentes : Numquam apparuit sic in Israël.

9:33 And after the devil was cast out, the dumb man spoke, and the multitudes wondered, saying, Never was the like seen in Israel.

9:34 Pharisæi autem dicebant : In principe dæmoniorum ejicit dæmones.

9:34 But the Pharisees said, By the prince of devils he casteth out devils.

9:35 Et circuibat Jesus omnes civitates, et castella, docens in synagogis eorum, et prædicans Evangelium regni, et curans omnem languorem, et omnem infirmitatem.

9:35 And Jesus went about all the cities and towns, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease, and every infirmity.

9:36 Videns autem turbas, misertus est eis : quia erant vexati, et jacentes sicut oves non habentes pastorem.

9:36 And seeing the multitudes, he had compassion on them: because they were distressed, and lying like sheep that have no shepherd.

9:37 Tunc dicit discipulis suis : Messis quidem multa, operarii autem pauci.

9:37 Then he saith to his disciples, The harvest indeed is great, but the labourers are few.

9:38 Rogate ergo Dominum messis, ut mittat operarios in messem suam.

9:38 Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he send forth labourers into his harvest.

Chapter 10

10:1 Et convocatis duodecim discipulis suis, dedit illis potestatem spirituum immundorum, ut ejicerent eos, et curarent omnem languorem, et omnem infirmitatem.

10:1 And having called his twelve disciples together, he gave them power over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of diseases, and all manner of infirmities.

10:2 Duodecim autem Apostolorum nomina sunt hæc. Primus, Simon, qui dicitur Petrus : et Andreas frater ejus,

10:2 And the names of the twelve Apostles are these: The first, Simon who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother,

10:3 Jacobus Zebedæi, et Joannes frater ejus, Philippus, et Bartholomæus, Thomas, et Matthæus publicanus, Jacobus Alphæi, et Thaddæus,

10:3 James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, Philip and Bartholomew, Thomas and Matthew the publican, and James the son of Alpheus, and Thaddeus,

10:4 Simon Chananæus, et Judas Iscariotes, qui et tradidit eum.

10:4 Simon the Cananean, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him.

10:5 Hos duodecim misit Jesus, præcipiens eis, dicens : In viam gentium ne abieritis, et in civitates Samaritanorum ne intraveritis :

10:5 These twelve Jesus sent: commanding them, saying: Go ye not into the way of the Gentiles, and into the city of the Samaritans enter ye not.

10:6 sed potius ite ad oves quæ perierunt domus Israël.

10:6 But go ye rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

10:7 Euntes autem prædicate, dicentes : Quia appropinquavit regnum cælorum.

10:7 And going, preach, saying: The kingdom of heaven is at hand.

10:8 Infirmos curate, mortuos suscitate, leprosos mundate, dæmones ejicite : gratis accepistis, gratis date.

10:8 Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out devils: freely have you received, freely give.

10:9 Nolite possidere aurum, neque argentum, neque pecuniam in zonis vestris :

10:9 Do not possess gold, nor silver, nor money in your purses:

10:10 non peram in via, neque duas tunicas, neque calceamenta, neque virgam : dignus enim est operarius cibo suo.

10:10 Nor scrip for your journey, nor two coats, nor shoes, nor a staff; for the workman is worthy of his meat.

10:11 In quamcumque autem civitatem aut castellum intraveritis, interrogate, quis in ea dignus sit : et ibi manete donec exeatis.

10:11 And into whatsoever city or town you shall enter, inquire who in it is worthy, and there abide till you go thence.

10:12 Intrantes autem in domum, salutate eam, dicentes : Pax huic domui.

10:12 And when you come into the house, salute it, saying: Peace be to this house.

10:13 Et siquidem fuerit domus illa digna, veniet pax vestra super eam : si autem non fuerit digna, pax vestra revertetur ad vos.

10:13 And if that house be worthy, your peace shall come upon it; but if it be not worthy, your peace shall return to you.

10:14 Et quicumque non receperit vos, neque audierit sermones vestros : exeuntes foras de domo, vel civitate, excutite pulverem de pedibus vestris.

10:14 And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words: going forth out of that house or city shake off the dust from your feet.

10:15 Amen dico vobis : Tolerabilius erit terræ Sodomorum et Gomorrhæorum in die judicii, quam illi civitati.

10:15 Amen I say to you, it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city.

10:16 Ecce ego mitto vos sicut oves in medio luporum. Estote ergo prudentes sicut serpentes, et simplices sicut columbæ.

10:16 Behold I send you as sheep in the midst of wolves. Be ye therefore wise as serpents and simple as doves.

10:17 Cavete autem ab hominibus. Tradent enim vos in conciliis, et in synagogis suis flagellabunt vos :

10:17 But beware of men. For they will deliver you up in councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues.

10:18 et ad præsides, et ad reges ducemini propter me in testimonium illis, et gentibus.

10:18 And you shall be brought before governors, and before kings for my sake, for a testimony to them and to the Gentiles:

10:19 Cum autem tradent vos, nolite cogitare quomodo, aut quid loquamini : dabitur enim vobis in illa hora, quid loquamini :

10:19 But when they shall deliver you up, take no thought how or what to speak: for it shall be given you in that hour what to speak:

10:20 non enim vos estis qui loquimini, sed Spiritus Patris vestri, qui loquitur in vobis.

10:20 For it is not you that speak, but the spirit of your Father that speaketh in you.

10:21 Tradet autem frater fratrem in mortem, et pater filium : et insurgent filii in parentes, et morte eos afficient :

10:21 The brother also shall deliver up the brother to death, and the father the son; and the children shall rise up against their parents, and shall put them to death.

10:22 et eritis odio omnibus propter nomen meum : qui autem perseveraverit usque in finem, hic salvus erit.

10:22 And you shall be hated by all men for my name's sake: but he that shall persevere unto the end, he shall be saved.

10:23 Cum autem persequentur vos in civitate ista, fugite in aliam. Amen dico vobis, non consummabitis civitates Israël, donec veniat Filius hominis.

10:23 And when they shall persecute you in this city, flee into another. Amen I say to you, you shall not finish all the cities of Israel, till the Son of man come.

10:24 Non est discipulus super magistrum, nec servus super dominum suum :

10:24 The disciple is not above the master, nor the servant above his lord.

10:25 sufficit discipulo ut sit sicut magister ejus, et servo, sicut dominus ejus. Si patremfamilias Beelzebub vocaverunt, quanto magis domesticos ejus ?

10:25 It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master, and the servant as his lord. If they have called the good man of the house Beelzebub, how much more them of his household?

10:26 Ne ergo timueritis eos. Nihil enim est opertum, quod non revelabitur : et occultum, quod non scietur.

10:26 Therefore fear them not. For nothing is covered that shall not be revealed: nor hid, that shall not be known.

10:27 Quod dico vobis in tenebris, dicite in lumine : et quod in aure auditis, prædicate super tecta.

10:27 That which I tell you in the dark, speak ye in the light: and that which you hear in the ear, preach ye upon the housetops.

10:28 Et nolite timere eos qui occidunt corpus, animam autem non possunt occidere : sed potius timete eum, qui potest et animam et corpus perdere in gehennam.

10:28 And fear ye not them that kill the body, and are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him that can destroy both soul and body in hell.

10:29 Nonne duo passeres asse veneunt ? et unus ex illis non cadet super terram sine Patre vestro.

10:29 Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and not one of them shall fall on the ground without your Father.

10:30 Vestri autem capilli capitis omnes numerati sunt.

10:30 But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.

10:31 Nolite ergo timere : multis passeribus meliores estis vos.

10:31 Fear not therefore: better are you than many sparrows.

10:32 Omnis ergo qui confitebitur me coram hominibus, confitebor et ego eum coram Patre meo, qui in cælis est.

10:32 Every one therefore that shall confess me before men, I will also confess him before my Father who is in heaven.

10:33 Qui autem negaverit me coram hominibus, negabo et ego eum coram Patre meo, qui in cælis est.

10:33 But he that shall deny me before men, I will also deny him before my Father who is in heaven.

10:34 Nolite arbitrari quia pacem venerim mittere in terram : non veni pacem mittere, sed gladium :

10:34 Do not think that I came to send peace upon earth: I came not to send peace, but the sword.

10:35 veni enim separare hominem adversus patrem suum, et filiam adversus matrem suam, et nurum adversus socrum suam :

10:35 For I came to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.

10:36 et inimici hominis, domestici ejus.

10:36 And a man's enemies shall be they of his own household.

10:37 Qui amat patrem aut matrem plus quam me, non est me dignus : et qui amat filium aut filiam super me, non est me dignus.

10:37 He that loveth father or mother more than me, is not worthy of me; and he that loveth son or daughter more than me, is not worthy of me.

10:38 Et qui non accipit crucem suam, et sequitur me, non est me dignus.

10:38 And he that taketh not up his cross, and followeth me, is not worthy of me.

10:39 Qui invenit animam suam, perdet illam : et qui perdiderit animam suam propter me, inveniet eam.

10:39 He that findeth his life, shall lose it: and he that shall lose his life for me, shall find it.

10:40 Qui recipit vos, me recipit : et qui me recipit, recipit eum qui me misit.

10:40 He that receiveth you, receiveth me: and he that receiveth me, receiveth him that sent me.

10:41 Qui recipit prophetam in nomine prophetæ, mercedem prophetæ accipiet : et qui recipit justum in nomine justi, mercedem justi accipiet.

10:41 He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet, shall receive the reward of a prophet: and he that receiveth a just man in the name of a just man, shall receive the reward of a just man.

10:42 Et quicumque potum dederit uni ex minimis istis calicem aquæ frigidæ tantum in nomine discipuli : amen dico vobis, non perdet mercedem suam.

10:42 And whosoever shall give to drink to one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, amen I say to you he shall not lose his reward.

Chapter 11

11:1 Et factum est, cum consummasset Jesus, præcipiens duodecim discipulis suis, transiit inde ut doceret, et prædicaret in civitatibus eorum.

11:1 And it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end of commanding his twelve disciples, he passed from thence, to teach and to preach in their cities.

11:2 Joannes autem cum audisset in vinculis opera Christi, mittens duos de discipulis suis,

11:2 Now when John had heard in prison the works of Christ: sending two of his disciples he said to him:

11:3 ait illi : Tu es, qui venturus es, an alium exspectamus ?

11:3 Art thou he that art to come, or look we for another?

11:4 Et respondens Jesus ait illis : Euntes renuntiate Joanni quæ audistis, et vidistis.

11:4 And Jesus making answer said to them: Go and relate to John what you have heard and seen.

11:5 Cæci vident, claudi ambulant, leprosi mundantur, surdi audiunt, mortui resurgunt, pauperes evangelizantur :

11:5 The blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead rise again, the poor have the gospel preached to them.

11:6 et beatus est, qui non fuerit scandalizatus in me.

11:6 And blessed is he that shall not be scandalized in me.

11:7 Illis autem abeuntibus, cœpit Jesus dicere ad turbas de Joanne : Quid existis in desertum videre ? arundinem vento agitatam ?

11:7 And when they went their way, Jesus began to say to the multitudes concerning John: What went you out into the desert to see? a reed shaken with the wind?

11:8 Sed quid existis videre ? hominem mollibus vestitum ? Ecce qui mollibus vestiuntur, in domibus regum sunt.

11:8 But what went you out to see? a man clothed in soft garments? Behold they that are clothed in soft garments, are in the houses of kings.

11:9 Sed quid existis videre ? prophetam ? Etiam dico vobis, et plus quam prophetam.

11:9 But what went you out to see? A prophet? Yea I tell you, and more than a prophet.

11:10 Hic est enim de quo scriptum est : Ecce ego mitto angelum meum ante faciem tuam, qui præparabit viam tuam ante te.

11:10 For this is he of whom it is written: Behold I send my angel before my face, who shall prepare thy way before thee.

11:11 Amen dico vobis, non surrexit inter natos mulierum major Joanne Baptista : qui autem minor est in regno cælorum, major est illo.

11:11 Amen I say to you, there hath not risen among them that are born of women a greater than John the Baptist: yet he that is the lesser in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

11:12 A diebus autem Joannis Baptistæ usque nunc, regnum cælorum vim patitur, et violenti rapiunt illud.

11:12 And from the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent bear it away.

11:13 Omnes enim prophetæ et lex usque ad Joannem prophetaverunt :

11:13 For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John:

11:14 et si vultis recipere, ipse est Elias, qui venturus est.

11:14 And if you will receive it, he is Elias that is to come.

11:15 Qui habet aures audiendi, audiat.

11:15 He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

11:16 Cui autem similem æstimabo generationem istam ? Similis est pueris sedentibus in foro : qui clamantes coæqualibus

11:16 But whereunto shall I esteem this generation to be like? It is like to children sitting in the market place.

11:17 dicunt : Cecinimus vobis, et non saltastis : lamentavimus, et non planxistis.

11:17 Who crying to their companions say: We have piped to you, and you have not danced: we have lamented, and you have not mourned.

11:18 Venit enim Joannes neque manducans, neque bibens, et dicunt : Dæmonium habet.

11:18 For John came neither eating nor drinking; and they say: He hath a devil.

11:19 Venit Filius hominis manducans, et bibens, et dicunt : Ecce homo vorax, et potator vini, publicanorum et peccatorum amicus. Et justificata est sapientia a filiis suis.

11:19 The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say: Behold a man that is a glutton and a wine drinker, a friend of publicans and sinners. And wisdom is justified by her children.

11:20 Tunc cœpit exprobrare civitatibus, in quibus factæ sunt plurimæ virtutes ejus, quia non egissent pœnitentiam :

11:20 Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein were done the most of his miracles, for that they had not done penance.

11:21 Væ tibi Corozain, væ tibi Bethsaida : quia, si in Tyro et Sidone factæ essent virtutes quæ factæ sunt in vobis, olim in cilicio et cinere pœnitentiam egissent.

11:21 Woe thee, Corozain, woe to thee, Bethsaida: for if in Tyre and Sidon had been wrought the miracles that have been wrought in you, they had long ago done penance in sackcloth and ashes.

11:22 Verumtamen dico vobis : Tyro et Sidoni remissius erit in die judicii, quam vobis.

11:22 But I say unto you, it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the day of judgment, than for you.

11:23 Et tu Capharnaum, numquid usque in cælum exaltaberis ? usque in infernum descendes, quia si in Sodomis factæ fuissent virtutes quæ factæ sunt in te, forte mansissent usque in hanc diem.

11:23 And thou Capharnaum, shalt thou be exalted up to heaven? thou shalt go down even unto hell. For if in Sodom had been wrought the miracles that have been wrought in thee, perhaps it had remained unto this day.

11:24 Verumtamen dico vobis, quia terræ Sodomorum remissius erit in die judicii, quam tibi.

11:24 But I say unto you, that it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment than for thee.

11:25 In illo tempore respondens Jesus dixit : Confiteor tibi, Pater, Domine cæli et terræ, quia abscondisti hæc a sapientibus, et prudentibus, et revelasti ea parvulis.

11:25 At that time Jesus answered and said: I confess to thee, O Father, Lord of Heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them to little ones.

11:26 Ita Pater : quoniam sic fuit placitum ante te.

11:26 Yea, Father: for so hath it seemed good in thy sight.

11:27 Omnia mihi tradita sunt a Patre meo. Et nemo novit Filium, nisi Pater : neque Patrem quis novit, nisi Filius, et cui voluerit Filius revelare.

11:27 All things are delivered to me by my Father. And no one knoweth the Son but the Father: neither doth any one know the Father, but the Son, and he to whom it shall please the Son to reveal him.

11:28 Venite ad me omnes qui laboratis, et onerati estis, et ego reficiam vos.

11:28 Come to me all you that labor and are burdened, and I will refresh you.

11:29 Tollite jugum meum super vos, et discite a me, quia mitis sum, et humilis corde : et invenietis requiem animabus vestris.

11:29 Take up my yoke upon you, and learn of me, because I am meek, and humble of heart: And you shall find rest to your souls.

11:30 Jugum enim meum suave est, et onus meum leve.

11:30 For my yoke is sweet and my burden light.

Chapter 12

12:1 In illo tempore abiit Jesus per sata sabbato : discipuli autem ejus esurientes cœperunt vellere spicas, et manducare.

12:1 At that time Jesus went through the corn on the sabbath: and his disciples being hungry, began to pluck the ears, and to eat.

12:2 Pharisæi autem videntes, dixerunt ei : Ecce discipuli tui faciunt quod non licet facere sabbatis.

12:2 And the Pharisees seeing them, said to him: Behold thy disciples do that which is not lawful to do on the sabbath days.

12:3 At ille dixit eis : Non legistis quid fecerit David, quando esuriit, et qui cum eo erant :

12:3 But he said to them: Have you not read what David did when he was hungry, and they that were with him:

12:4 quomodo intravit in domum Dei, et panes propositionis comedit, quos non licebat ei edere, neque his qui cum eo erant, nisi solis sacerdotibus ?

12:4 How he entered into the house of God, and did eat the loaves of proposition, which it was not lawful for him to eat, nor for them that were with him, but for the priests only?

12:5 aut non legistis in lege quia sabbatis sacerdotes in templo sabbatum violant, et sine crimine sunt ?

12:5 Or have ye not read in the law, that on the sabbath days the priests in the temple break the sabbath, and are without blame?

12:6 Dico autem vobis, quia templo major est hic.

12:6 But I tell you that there is here a greater than the temple.

12:7 Si autem sciretis, quid est : Misericordiam volo, et non sacrificium : numquam condemnassetis innocentes :

12:7 And if you knew what this meaneth: I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: you would never have condemned the innocent.

12:8 dominus enim est Filius hominis etiam sabbati.

12:8 For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath.

12:9 Et cum inde transisset, venit in synagogam eorum.

12:9 And when he had passed from thence, he came into their synagogues.

12:10 Et ecce homo manum habens aridam, et interrogabant eum, dicentes : Si licet sabbatis curare ? ut accusarent eum.

12:10 And behold there was a man who had a withered hand, and they asked him, saying: Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath days? that they might accuse him.

12:11 Ipse autem dixit illis : Quis erit ex vobis homo, qui habeat ovem unam, et si ceciderit hæc sabbatis in foveam, nonne tenebit et levabit eam ?

12:11 But he said to them: What man shall there be among you, that hath one sheep: and if the same fall into a pit on the sabbath day, will he not take hold on it and lift it up?

12:12 Quanto magis melior est homo ove ? itaque licet sabbatis benefacere.

12:12 How much better is a man than a sheep? Therefore it is lawful to do a good deed on the sabbath days.

12:13 Tunc ait homini : Extende manum tuam. Et extendit, et restituta est sanitati sicut altera.

12:13 Then he saith to the man: Stretch forth thy hand; and he stretched it forth, and it was restored to health even as the other.

12:14 Exeuntes autem pharisæi, consilium faciebant adversus eum, quomodo perderent eum.

12:14 And the Pharisees going out made a consultation against him, how they might destroy him.

12:15 Jesus autem sciens recessit inde : et secuti sunt eum multi, et curavit eos omnes :

12:15 But Jesus knowing it, retired from thence: and many followed him, and he healed them all.

12:16 et præcepit eis ne manifestum eum facerent.

12:16 And he charged them that they should not make him known.

12:17 Ut adimpleretur quod dictum est per Isaiam prophetam, dicentem :

12:17 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaias the prophet, saying:

12:18 Ecce puer meus, quem elegi, dilectus meus, in quo bene complacuit animæ meæ. Ponam spiritum meum super eum, et judicium gentibus nuntiabit.

12:18 Behold my servant whom I have chosen, my beloved in whom my soul hath been well pleased. I will put my spirit upon him, and he shall shew judgment to the Gentiles.

12:19 Non contendet, neque clamabit, neque audiet aliquis in plateis vocem ejus :

12:19 He shall not contend, nor cry out, neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets.

12:20 arundinem quassatam non confringet, et linum fumigans non extinguet, donec ejiciat ad victoriam judicium :

12:20 The bruised reed he shall not break: and smoking flax he shall not extinguish: till he send forth judgment unto victory.

12:21 et in nomine ejus gentes sperabunt.

12:21 And in his name the Gentiles shall hope.

12:22 Tunc oblatus est ei dæmonium habens, cæcus, et mutus, et curavit eum ita ut loqueretur, et videret.

12:22 Then was offered to him one possessed with a devil, blind and dumb: and he healed him, so that he spoke and saw.

12:23 Et stupebant omnes turbæ, et dicebant : Numquid hic est filius David ?

12:23 And all the multitudes were amazed, and said: Is not this the son of David?

12:24 Pharisæi autem audientes, dixerunt : Hic non ejicit dæmones nisi in Beelzebub principe dæmoniorum.

12:24 But the Pharisees hearing it, said: This man casteth not out devils but by Beelzebub the prince of the devils.

12:25 Jesus autem sciens cogitationes eorum, dixit eis : Omne regnum divisum contra se desolabitur : et omnis civitas vel domus divisa contra se, non stabit.

12:25 And Jesus knowing their thoughts, said to them: Every kingdom divided against itself shall be made desolate: and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand.

12:26 Et si Satanas Satanam ejicit, adversus se divisus est : quomodo ergo stabit regnum ejus ?

12:26 And if Satan cast out Satan, he is divided against himself: how then shall his kingdom stand?

12:27 Et si ego in Beelzebub ejicio dæmones, filii vestri in quo ejiciunt ? ideo ipsi judices vestri erunt.

12:27 And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your children cast them out? Therefore they shall be your judges.

12:28 Si autem ego in Spiritu Dei ejicio dæmones, igitur pervenit in vos regnum Dei.

12:28 But if I by the Spirit of God cast out devils, then is the kingdom of God come upon you.

12:29 Aut quomodo potest quisquam intrare in domum fortis, et vasa ejus diripere, nisi prius alligaverit fortem ? et tunc domum illius diripiet.

12:29 Or how can any one enter into the house of the strong, and rifle his goods, unless he first bind the strong? and then he will rifle his house.

12:30 Qui non est mecum, contra me est ; et qui non congregat mecum, spargit.

12:30 He that is not with me, is against me: and he that gathereth not with me, scattereth.

12:31 Ideo dico vobis : Omne peccatum et blasphemia remittetur hominibus, Spiritus autem blasphemia non remittetur.

12:31 Therefore I say to you: Every sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven men, but the blasphemy of the Spirit shall not be forgiven.

12:32 Et quicumque dixerit verbum contra Filium hominis, remittetur ei : qui autem dixerit contra Spiritum Sanctum, non remittetur ei, neque in hoc sæculo, neque in futuro.

12:32 And whosoever shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but he that shall speak against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him neither in this world, nor in the world to come.

12:33 Aut facite arborem bonam, et fructum ejus bonum : aut facite arborem malam, et fructum ejus malum : siquidem ex fructu arbor agnoscitur.

12:33 Either make the tree good and its fruit good: or make the tree evil, and its fruit evil. For by the fruit the tree is known.

12:34 Progenies viperarum, quomodo potestis bona loqui, cum sitis mali ? ex abundantia enim cordis os loquitur.

12:34 O generation of vipers, how can you speak good things, whereas you are evil? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.

12:35 Bonus homo de bono thesauro profert bona : et malus homo de malo thesauro profert mala.

12:35 A good man out of a good treasure bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of an evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.

12:36 Dico autem vobis quoniam omne verbum otiosum, quod locuti fuerint homines, reddent rationem de eo in die judicii.

12:36 But I say unto you, that every idle word that men shall speak, they shall render an account for it in the day of judgment.

12:37 Ex verbis enim tuis justificaberis et ex verbis tuis condemnaberis.

12:37 For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.

12:38 Tunc responderunt ei quidam de scribis et pharisæis, dicentes : Magister, volumus a te signum videre.

12:38 Then some of the scribes and Pharisees answered him, saying: Master, we would see a sign from thee.

12:39 Qui respondens ait illis : Generatio mala et adultera signum quærit : et signum non dabitur ei, nisi signum Jonæ prophetæ.

12:39 Who answering said to them: An evil and adulterous generation seeketh a sign: and a sign shall not be given it, but the sign of Jonas the prophet.

12:40 Sicut enim fuit Jonas in ventre ceti tribus diebus, et tribus noctibus, sic erit Filius hominis in corde terræ tribus diebus et tribus noctibus.

12:40 For as Jonas was in the whale's belly three days and three nights: so shall the Son of man be in the heart of the earth three days and three nights.

12:41 Viri Ninivitæ surgent in judicio cum generatione ista, et condemnabunt eam : quia pœnitentiam egerunt in prædicatione Jonæ, et ecce plus quam Jonas hic.

12:41 The men of Ninive shall rise in judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: because they did penance at the preaching of Jonas. And behold a greater than Jonas here.

12:42 Regina austri surget in judicio cum generatione ista, et condemnabit eam : quia venit a finibus terræ audire sapientiam Salomonis, et ecce plus quam Salomon hic.

12:42 The queen of the south shall rise in judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and behold a greater than Solomon here.

12:43 Cum autem immundus spiritus exierit ab homine, ambulat per loca arida, quærens requiem, et non invenit.

12:43 And when an unclean spirit is gone out of a man he walketh through dry places seeking rest, and findeth none.

12:44 Tunc dicit : Revertar in domum meam, unde exivi. Et veniens invenit eam vacantem, scopis mundatam, et ornatam.

12:44 Then he saith: I will return into my house from whence I came out. And coming he findeth it empty, swept, and garnished.

12:45 Tunc vadit, et assumit septem alios spiritus secum nequiores se, et intrantes habitant ibi : et fiunt novissima hominis illius pejora prioribus. Sic erit et generationi huic pessimæ.

12:45 Then he goeth, and taketh with him seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there: and the last state of that man is made worse than the first. So shall it be also to this wicked generation.

12:46 Adhuc eo loquente ad turbas, ecce mater ejus et fratres stabant foris, quærentes loqui ei.

12:46 As he was yet speaking to the multitudes, behold his mother and his brethren stood without, seeking to speak to him.

12:47 Dixit autem ei quidam : Ecce mater tua, et fratres tui foris stant quærentes te.

12:47 And one said unto him: Behold thy mother and thy brethren stand without, seeking thee.

12:48 At ipse respondens dicenti sibi, ait : Quæ est mater mea, et qui sunt fratres mei ?

12:48 But he answering him that told him, said: Who is my mother, and who are my brethren?

12:49 Et extendens manum in discipulos suos, dixit : Ecce mater mea, et fratres mei.

12:49 And stretching forth his hand towards his disciples, he said: Behold my mother and my brethren.

12:50 Quicumque enim fecerit voluntatem Patris mei, qui in cælis est, ipse meus frater, et soror, et mater est.

12:50 For whosoever shall do the will of my Father, that is in heaven, he is my brother, and sister, and mother.

Chapter 13

13:1 In illo die exiens Jesus de domo, sedebat secus mare.

13:1 The same day Jesus going out of the house, sat by the sea side.

13:2 Et congregatæ sunt ad eum turbæ multæ, ita ut naviculam ascendens sederet : et omnis turba stabat in littore,

13:2 And great multitudes were gathered together unto him, so that he went up into a boat and sat: and all the multitude stood on the shore.

13:3 et locutus est eis multa in parabolis, dicens : Ecce exiit qui seminat, seminare.

13:3 And he spoke to them many things in parables, saying: Behold the sower went forth to sow.

13:4 Et dum seminat, quædam ceciderunt secus viam, et venerunt volucres cæli, et comederunt ea.

13:4 And whilst he soweth some fell by the way side, and the birds of the air came and ate them up.

13:5 Alia autem ceciderunt in petrosa, ubi non habebant terram multam : et continuo exorta sunt, quia non habebant altitudinem terræ :

13:5 And other some fell upon stony ground, where they had not much earth: and they sprung up immediately, because they had no deepness of earth.

13:6 sole autem orto æstuaverunt ; et quia non habebant radicem, aruerunt.

13:6 And when the sun was up they were scorched: and because they had not root, they withered away.

13:7 Alia autem ceciderunt in spinas : et creverunt spinæ, et suffocaverunt ea.

13:7 And others fell among thorns: and the thorns grew up and choked them.

13:8 Alia autem ceciderunt in terram bonam : et dabant fructum, aliud centesimum, aliud sexagesimum, aliud trigesimum.

13:8 And others fell upon good ground: and they brought forth fruit, some an hundred fold, some sixty fold, and some thirty fold.

13:9 Qui habet aures audiendi, audiat.

13:9 He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

13:10 Et accedentes discipuli dixerunt ei : Quare in parabolis loqueris eis ?

13:10 And his disciples came and said to him: Why speakest thou to them in parables?

13:11 Qui respondens, ait illis : Quia vobis datum est nosse mysteria regni cælorum : illis autem non est datum.

13:11 Who answered and said to them: Because to you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven: but to them it is not given.

13:12 Qui enim habet, dabitur ei, et abundabit : qui autem non habet, et quod habet auferetur ab eo.

13:12 For he that hath, to him shall be given, and he shall abound: but he that hath not, from him shall be taken away that also which he hath.

13:13 Ideo in parabolis loquor eis : quia videntes non vident, et audientes non audiunt, neque intelligunt.

13:13 Therefore do I speak to them in parables: because seeing they see not, and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand.

13:14 Et adimpletur in eis prophetia Isaiæ, dicentis : Auditu audietis, et non intelligetis : et videntes videbitis, et non videbitis.

13:14 And the prophecy of Isaias is fulfilled in them, who saith: By hearing you shall hear, and shall not understand: and seeing you shall see, and shall not perceive.

13:15 Incrassatum est enim cor populi hujus, et auribus graviter audierunt, et oculos suos clauserunt : nequando videant oculis, et auribus audiant, et corde intelligant, et convertantur, et sanem eos.

13:15 For the heart of this people is grown gross, and with their ears they have been dull of hearing, and their eyes they have shut: lest at any time they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal them.

13:16 Vestri autem beati oculi quia vident, et aures vestræ quia audiunt.

13:16 But blessed are your eyes, because they see, and your ears, because they hear.

13:17 Amen quippe dico vobis, quia multi prophetæ et justi cupierunt videre quæ videtis, et non viderunt : et audire quæ auditis, et non audierunt.

13:17 For, amen, I say to you, many prophets and just men have desired to see the things that you see, and have not seen them: and to hear the things that you hear and have not heard them.

13:18 Vos ergo audite parabolam seminantis.

13:18 Hear you therefore the parable of the sower.

13:19 Omnis qui audit verbum regni, et non intelligit, venit malus, et rapit quod seminatum est in corde ejus : hic est qui secus viam seminatus est.

13:19 When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, there cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart: this is he that received the seed by the way side.

13:20 Qui autem super petrosa seminatus est, hic est qui verbum audit, et continuo cum gaudio accipit illud :

13:20 And he that received the seed upon stony ground, is he that heareth the word, and immediately receiveth it with joy.

13:21 non habet autem in se radicem, sed est temporalis : facta autem tribulatione et persecutione propter verbum, continuo scandalizatur.

13:21 Yet hath he not root in himself, but is only for a time: and when there ariseth tribulation and persecution because of the word, he is presently scandalized.

13:22 Qui autem seminatus est in spinis, hic est qui verbum audit, et sollicitudo sæculi istius, et fallacia divitiarum suffocat verbum, et sine fructu efficitur.

13:22 And he that received the seed among thorns, is he that heareth the word, and the care of this world and the deceitfulness of riches choketh up the word, and he becometh fruitless.

13:23 Qui vero in terram bonam seminatus est, hic est qui audit verbum, et intelligit, et fructum affert, et facit aliud quidem centesimum, aliud autem sexagesimum, aliud vero trigesimum.

13:23 But he that received the seed upon good ground, is he that heareth the word, and understandeth, and beareth fruit, and yieldeth the one an hundredfold, and another sixty, and another thirty.

13:24 Aliam parabolam proposuit illis, dicens : Simile factum est regnum cælorum homini, qui seminavit bonum semen in agro suo :

13:24 Another parable he proposed to them, saying: The kingdom of heaven is likened to a man that sowed good seed in his field.

13:25 cum autem dormirent homines, venit inimicus ejus, et superseminavit zizania in medio tritici, et abiit.

13:25 But while men were asleep, his enemy came and oversowed cockle among the wheat and went his way.

13:26 Cum autem crevisset herba, et fructum fecisset, tunc apparuerunt et zizania.

13:26 And when the blade was sprung up, and had brought forth fruit, then appeared also the cockle.

13:27 Accedentes autem servi patrisfamilias, dixerunt ei : Domine, nonne bonum semen seminasti in agro tuo ? unde ergo habet zizania ?

13:27 And the servants of the good man of the house coming said to him. Sir, didst thou not sow good seed in thy field? Whence then hath it cockle?

13:28 Et ait illis : Inimicus homo hoc fecit. Servi autem dixerunt ei : Vis, imus, et colligimus ea ?

13:28 And he said to them: An enemy hath done this. And the servants said to him: Wilt thou that we go and gather it up?

13:29 Et ait : Non : ne forte colligentes zizania, eradicetis simul cum eis et triticum.

13:29 And he said: No, lest perhaps gathering up the cockle, you root up the wheat also together with it.

13:30 Sinite utraque crescere usque ad messem, et in tempore messis dicam messoribus : Colligite primum zizania, et alligate ea in fasciculos ad comburendum : triticum autem congregate in horreum meum.

13:30 Suffer both to grow until the harvest, and in the time of the harvest I will say to the reapers: Gather up first the cockle, and bind it into bundles to burn, but the wheat gather ye into my barn.

13:31 Aliam parabolam proposuit eis dicens : Simile est regnum cælorum grano sinapis, quod accipiens homo seminavit in agro suo :

13:31 Another parable he proposed unto them, saying: The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took and sowed in his field.

13:32 quod minimum quidem est omnibus seminibus : cum autem creverit, majus est omnibus oleribus, et fit arbor, ita ut volucres cæli veniant, et habitent in ramis ejus.

13:32 Which is the least indeed of all seeds; but when it is grown up, it is greater than all herbs, and becometh a tree, so that the birds of the air come, and dwell in the branches thereof.

13:33 Aliam parabolam locutus est eis : Simile est regnum cælorum fermento, quod acceptum mulier abscondit in farinæ satis tribus, donec fermentatum est totum.

13:33 Another parable he spoke to them: The kingdom of heaven is like to leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, until the whole was leavened.

13:34 Hæc omnia locutus est Jesus in parabolis ad turbas : et sine parabolis non loquebatur eis :

13:34 All these things Jesus spoke in parables to the multitudes: and without parables he did not speak to them.

13:35 ut impleretur quod dictum erat per prophetam dicentem : Aperiam in parabolis os meum ; eructabo abscondita a constitutione mundi.

13:35 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying: I will open my mouth in parables, I will utter things hidden from the foundation of the world.

13:36 Tunc, dimissis turbis, venit in domum : et accesserunt ad eum discipuli ejus, dicentes : Edissere nobis parabolam zizaniorum agri.

13:36 Then having sent away the multitudes, he came into the house, and his disciples came to him, saying: Expound to us the parable of the cockle of the field.

13:37 Qui respondens ait illis : Qui seminat bonum semen, est Filius hominis.

13:37 Who made answer and said to them: He that soweth the good seed is the Son of man.

13:38 Ager autem est mundus. Bonum vero semen, hi sunt filii regni. Zizania autem, filii sunt nequam.

13:38 And the field is the world. And the good seed are the children of the kingdom. And the cockle are the children of the wicked one.

13:39 Inimicus autem, qui seminavit ea, est diabolus. Messis vero, consummatio sæculi est. Messores autem, angeli sunt.

13:39 And the enemy that sowed them, is the devil. But the harvest is the end of the world. And the reapers are the angels.

13:40 Sicut ergo colliguntur zizania, et igni comburuntur : sic erit in consummatione sæculi.

13:40 Even as cockle therefore is gathered up, and burnt with fire: so shall it be at the end of the world.

13:41 Mittet Filius hominis angelos suos, et colligent de regno ejus omnia scandala, et eos qui faciunt iniquitatem :

13:41 The Son of man shall send his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all scandals, and them that work iniquity.

13:42 et mittent eos in caminum ignis. Ibi erit fletus et stridor dentium.

13:42 And shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

13:43 Tunc justi fulgebunt sicut sol in regno Patris eorum. Qui habet aures audiendi, audiat.

13:43 Then shall the just shine as the sun, in the kingdom of their Father. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

13:44 Simile est regnum cælorum thesauro abscondito in agro : quem qui invenit homo, abscondit, et præ gaudio illius vadit, et vendit universa quæ habet, et emit agrum illum.

13:44 The kingdom of heaven is like unto a treasure hidden in a field. Which a man having found, hid it, and for joy thereof goeth, and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.

13:45 Iterum simile est regnum cælorum homini negotiatori, quærenti bonas margaritas.

13:45 Again the kingdom of heaven is like to a merchant seeking good pearls.

13:46 Inventa autem una pretiosa margarita, abiit, et vendidit omnia quæ habuit, et emit eam.

13:46 Who when he had found one pearl of great price, went his way, and sold all that he had, and bought it.

13:47 Iterum simile est regnum cælorum sagenæ missæ in mare, et ex omni genere piscium congreganti.

13:47 Again the kingdom of heaven is like to a net cast into the sea, and gathering together of all kinds of fishes.

13:48 Quam, cum impleta esset, educentes, et secus littus sedentes, elegerunt bonos in vasa, malos autem foras miserunt.

13:48 Which, when it was filled, they drew out, and sitting by the shore, they chose out the good into vessels, but the bad they cast forth.

13:49 Sic erit in consummatione sæculi : exibunt angeli, et separabunt malos de medio justorum,

13:49 So shall it be at the end of the world. The angels shall go out, and shall separate the wicked from among the just.

13:50 et mittent eos in caminum ignis : ibi erit fletus, et stridor dentium.

13:50 And shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

13:51 Intellexistis hæc omnia ? Dicunt ei : Etiam.

13:51 Have ye understood all these things? They say to him: Yes.

13:52 Ait illis : Ideo omnis scriba doctus in regno cælorum, similis est homini patrifamilias, qui profert de thesauro suo nova et vetera.

13:52 He said unto them: Therefore every scribe instructed in the kingdom of heaven, is like to a man that is a householder, who bringeth forth out of his treasure new things and old.

13:53 Et factum est, cum consummasset Jesus parabolas istas, transiit inde.

13:53 And it came to pass: when Jesus had finished these parables, he passed from thence.

13:54 Et veniens in patriam suam, docebat eos in synagogis eorum, ita ut mirarentur, et dicerent : Unde huic sapientia hæc, et virtutes ?

13:54 And coming into his own country, he taught them in their synagogues, so that they wondered and said: How came this man by this wisdom and miracles?

13:55 Nonne hic est fabri filius ? nonne mater ejus dicitur Maria, et fratres ejus, Jacobus, et Joseph, et Simon, et Judas ?

13:55 Is not this the carpenter's son? Is not his mother called Mary, and his brethren James, and Joseph, and Simon, and Jude:

13:56 et sorores ejus, nonne omnes apud nos sunt ? unde ergo huic omnia ista ?

13:56 And his sisters, are they not all with us? Whence therefore hath he all these things?

13:57 Et scandalizabantur in eo. Jesus autem dixit eis : Non est propheta sine honore, nisi in patria sua, et in domo sua.

13:57 And they were scandalized in his regard. But Jesus said to them: A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house.

13:58 Et non fecit ibi virtutes multas propter incredulitatem illorum.

13:58 And he wrought not many miracles there, because of their unbelief.

Chapter 14

14:1 In illo tempore audivit Herodes tetrarcha famam Jesu :

14:1 At that time Herod the Tetrarch heard the fame of Jesus.

14:2 et ait pueris suis : Hic est Joannes Baptista : ipse surrexit a mortuis, et ideo virtutes operantur in eo.

14:2 And he said to his servants: This is John the Baptist: he is risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works shew forth themselves in him.

14:3 Herodes enim tenuit Joannem, et alligavit eum : et posuit in carcerem propter Herodiadem uxorem fratris sui.

14:3 For Herod had apprehended John and bound him, and put him into prison, because of Herodias, his brother's wife.

14:4 Dicebat enim illi Joannes : Non licet tibi habere eam.

14:4 For John said to him: It is not lawful for thee to have her.

14:5 Et volens illum occidere, timuit populum : quia sicut prophetam eum habebant.

14:5 And having a mind to put him to death, he feared the people: because they esteemed him as a prophet.

14:6 Die autem natalis Herodis saltavit filia Herodiadis in medio, et placuit Herodi :

14:6 But on Herod's birthday, the daughter of Herodias danced before them: and pleased Herod.

14:7 unde cum juramento pollicitus est ei dare quodcumque postulasset ab eo.

14:7 Whereupon he promised with an oath, to give her whatsoever she would ask of him.

14:8 At illa præmonita a matre sua : Da mihi, inquit, hic in disco caput Joannis Baptistæ.

14:8 But she being instructed before by her mother, said: Give me here in a dish the head of John the Baptist.

14:9 Et contristatus est rex : propter juramentum autem, et eos qui pariter recumbebant, jussit dari.

14:9 And the king was struck sad: yet because of his oath, and for them that sat with him at table, he commanded it to be given.

14:10 Misitque et decollavit Joannem in carcere.

14:10 And he sent, and beheaded John in the prison.

14:11 Et allatum est caput ejus in disco, et datum est puellæ, et attulit matri suæ.

14:11 And his head was brought in a dish: and it was given to the damsel, and she brought it to her mother.

14:12 Et accedentes discipuli ejus, tulerunt corpus ejus, et sepelierunt illud : et venientes nuntiaverunt Jesu.

14:12 And his disciples came and took the body, and buried it, and came and told Jesus.

14:13 Quod cum audisset Jesus, secessit inde in navicula, in locum desertum seorsum : et cum audissent turbæ, secutæ sunt eum pedestres de civitatibus.

14:13 Which when Jesus had heard, he retired from thence by a boat, into a desert place apart, and the multitudes having heard of it, followed him on foot out of the cities.

14:14 Et exiens vidit turbam multam, et misertus est eis, et curavit languidos eorum.

14:14 And he coming forth saw a great multitude, and had compassion on them, and healed their sick.

14:15 Vespere autem facto, accesserunt ad eum discipuli ejus, dicentes : Desertus est locus, et hora jam præteriit : dimitte turbas, ut euntes in castella, emant sibi escas.

14:15 And when it was evening, his disciples came to him, saying: This is a desert place, and the hour is now passed: send away the multitudes, that going into the towns, they may buy themselves victuals.

14:16 Jesus autem dixit eis : Non habent necesse ire : date illis vos manducare.

14:16 But Jesus said to them, They have no need to go: give you them to eat.

14:17 Responderunt ei : Non habemus hic nisi quinque panes et duos pisces.

14:17 They answered him: We have not here, but five loaves, and two fishes.

14:18 Qui ait eis : Afferte mihi illos huc.

14:18 Who said to them: Bring them hither to me.

14:19 Et cum jussisset turbam discumbere super fœnum, acceptis quinque panibus et duobus piscibus, aspiciens in cælum benedixit, et fregit, et dedit discipulis panes, discipuli autem turbis.

14:19 And when he had commanded the multitude to sit down upon the grass, he took the five loaves and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed, and brake, and gave the loaves to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitudes.

14:20 Et manducaverunt omnes, et saturati sunt. Et tulerunt reliquias, duodecim cophinos fragmentorum plenos.

14:20 And they did all eat, and were filled. And they took up what remained, twelve full baskets of fragments.

14:21 Manducantium autem fuit numerus quinque millia virorum, exceptis mulieribus et parvulis.

14:21 And the number of them that did eat, was five thousand men, besides women and children.

14:22 Et statim compulit Jesus discipulos ascendere in naviculam, et præcedere eum trans fretum, donec dimitteret turbas.

14:22 And forthwith Jesus obliged his disciples to go up into the boat, and to go before him over the water, till he dismissed the people.

14:23 Et dimissa turba, ascendit in montem solus orare. Vespere autem facto solus erat ibi :

14:23 And having dismissed the multitude, he went into a mountain alone to pray. And when it was evening, he was there alone.

14:24 navicula autem in medio mari jactabatur fluctibus : erat enim contrarius ventus.

14:24 But the boat in the midst of the sea was tossed with the waves: for the wind was contrary.

14:25 Quarta enim vigilia noctis, venit ad eos ambulans super mare.

14:25 And in the fourth watch of the night, he came to them walking upon the sea.

14:26 Et videntes eum super mare ambulantem, turbati sunt, dicentes : Quia phantasma est. Et præ timore clamaverunt.

14:26 And they seeing him walking upon the sea, were troubled, saying: It is an apparition. And they cried out for fear.

14:27 Statimque Jesus locutus est eis, dicens : Habete fiduciam : ego sum, nolite timere.

14:27 And immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying: Be of good heart: it is I, fear ye not.

14:28 Respondens autem Petrus, dixit : Domine, si tu es, jube me ad te venire super aquas.

14:28 And Peter making answer, said: Lord, if it be thou, bid me come to thee upon the waters.

14:29 At ipse ait : Veni. Et descendens Petrus de navicula, ambulabat super aquam ut veniret ad Jesum.

14:29 And he said: Come. And Peter going down out of the boat walked upon the water to come to Jesus.

14:30 Videns vero ventum validum, timuit : et cum cœpisset mergi, clamavit dicens : Domine, salvum me fac.

14:30 But seeing the wind strong, he was afraid: and when he began to sink, he cried out, saying: Lord, save me.

14:31 Et continuo Jesus extendens manum, apprehendit eum : et ait illi : Modicæ fidei, quare dubitasti ?

14:31 And immediately Jesus stretching forth his hand took hold of him, and said to him: O thou of little faith, why didst thou doubt?

14:32 Et cum ascendissent in naviculam, cessavit ventus.

14:32 And when they were come up into the boat, the wind ceased.

14:33 Qui autem in navicula erant, venerunt, et adoraverunt eum, dicentes : Vere Filius Dei es.

14:33 And they that were in the boat came and adored him, saying: Indeed thou art the Son of God.

14:34 Et cum transfretassent, venerunt in terram Genesar.

14:34 And having passed the water, they came into the country of Genesar.

14:35 Et cum cognovissent eum viri loci illius, miserunt in universam regionem illam, et obtulerunt ei omnes male habentes :

14:35 And when the men of that place had knowledge of him, they sent into all that country, and brought to him all that were diseased.

14:36 et rogabant eum ut vel fimbriam vestimenti ejus tangerent. Et quicumque tetigerunt, salvi facti sunt.

14:36 And they besought him that they might touch but the hem of his garment. And as many as touched, were made whole.

Chapter 15

15:1 Tunc accesserunt ad eum ab Jerosolymis scribæ et pharisæi, dicentes :

15:1 Then came to him from Jerusalem scribes and Pharisees, saying:

15:2 Quare discipuli tui transgrediuntur traditionem seniorum ? non enim lavant manus suas cum panem manducant.

15:2 Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the ancients? For they wash not their hands when they eat bread.

15:3 Ipse autem respondens ait illis : Quare et vos transgredimini mandatum Dei propter traditionem vestram ? Nam Deus dixit :

15:3 But he answering, said to them: Why do you also transgress the commandment of God for your tradition? For God said:

15:4 Honora patrem, et matrem : et, Qui maledixerit patri, vel matri, morte moriatur.

15:4 Honour thy father and mother: And: He that shall curse father or mother, let him die the death.

15:5 Vos autem dicitis : Quicumque dixerit patri, vel matri : Munus, quodcumque est ex me, tibi proderit :

15:5 But you say: Whosoever shall say to father or mother, The gift whatsoever proceedeth from me, shall profit thee.

15:6 et non honorificabit patrem suum, aut matrem suam : et irritum fecistis mandatum Dei propter traditionem vestram.

15:6 And he shall not honour his father or his mother: and you have made void the commandment of God for your tradition.

15:7 Hypocritæ, bene prophetavit de vobis Isaias, dicens :

15:7 Hypocrites, well hath Isaias prophesied of you, saying:

15:8 Populus hic labiis me honorat : cor autem eorum longe est a me.

15:8 This people honoureth me with their lips: but their heart is far from me.

15:9 Sine causa autem colunt me, docentes doctrinas et mandata hominum.

15:9 And in vain do they worship me, teaching doctrines and commandments of men.

15:10 Et convocatis ad se turbis, dixit eis : Audite, et intelligite.

15:10 And having called together the multitudes unto him, he said to them: Hear ye and understand.

15:11 Non quod intrat in os, coinquinat hominem : sed quod procedit ex ore, hoc coinquinat hominem.

15:11 Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man: but what cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.

15:12 Tunc accedentes discipuli ejus, dixerunt ei : Scis quia pharisæi audito verbo hoc, scandalizati sunt ?

15:12 Then came his disciples, and said to him: Dost thou know that the Pharisees, when they heard this word, were scandalized?

15:13 At ille respondens ait : Omnis plantatio, quam non plantavit Pater meus cælestis, eradicabitur.

15:13 But he answering, said: Every plant which my heavenly Father hath not planted, shall be rooted up.

15:14 Sinite illos : cæci sunt, et duces cæcorum ; cæcus autem si cæco ducatum præstet, ambo in foveam cadunt.

15:14 Let them alone: they are blind, and leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both fall into the pit.

15:15 Respondens autem Petrus dixit ei : Edissere nobis parabolam istam.

15:15 And Peter answering, said to him: Expound to us this parable.

15:16 At ille dixit : Adhuc et vos sine intellectu estis ?

15:16 But he said: Are you also yet without understanding?

15:17 Non intelligitis quia omne quod in os intrat, in ventrem vadit, et in secessum emittitur ?

15:17 Do you not understand, that whatsoever entereth into the mouth, goeth into the belly, and is cast out into the privy?

15:18 Quæ autem procedunt de ore, de corde exeunt, et ea coinquinant hominem :

15:18 But the things which proceed out of the mouth, come forth from the heart, and those things defile a man.

15:19 de corde enim exeunt cogitationes malæ, homicidia, adulteria, fornicationes, furta, falsa testimonia, blasphemiæ :

15:19 For from the heart come forth evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false testimonies, blasphemies.

15:20 hæc sunt, quæ coinquinant hominem. Non lotis autem manibus manducare, non coinquinat hominem.

15:20 These are the things that defile a man. But to eat with unwashed hands doth not defile a man.

15:21 Et egressus inde Jesus secessit in partes Tyri et Sidonis.

15:21 And Jesus went from thence, and retired into the coast of Tyre and Sidon.

15:22 Et ecce mulier chananæa a finibus illis egressa clamavit, dicens ei : Miserere mei, Domine fili David : filia mea male a dæmonio vexatur.

15:22 And behold a woman of Canaan who came out of those coasts, crying out, said to him: Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou son of David: my daughter is grievously troubled by a devil.

15:23 Qui non respondit ei verbum. Et accedentes discipuli ejus rogabant eum dicentes : Dimitte eam : quia clamat post nos.

15:23 Who answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying: Send her away, for she crieth after us:

15:24 Ipse autem respondens ait : Non sum missus nisi ad oves, quæ perierunt domus Israël.

15:24 And he answering, said: I was not sent but to the sheep, that are lost of the house of Israel.

15:25 At illa venit, et adoravit eum, dicens : Domine, adjuva me.

15:25 But she came and adored him, saying: Lord, help me.

15:26 Qui respondens ait : Non est bonum sumere panem filiorum, et mittere canibus.

15:26 Who answering, said: It is not good to take the bread of the children, and to cast it to the dogs.

15:27 At illa dixit : Etiam Domine : nam et catelli edunt de micis quæ cadunt de mensa dominorum suorum.

15:27 But she said: Yea, Lord; for the whelps also eat of the crumbs that fall from the table of their masters.

15:28 Tunc respondens Jesus, ait illi : O mulier, magna est fides tua : fiat tibi sicut vis. Et sanata est filia ejus ex illa hora.

15:28 Then Jesus answering, said to her: O woman, great is thy faith: be it done to thee as thou wilt: and her daughter was cured from that hour.

15:29 Et cum transisset inde Jesus, venit secus mare Galilææ : et ascendens in montem, sedebat ibi.

15:29 And when Jesus had passed away from thence, he came nigh the sea of Galilee: and going up into a mountain, he sat there.

15:30 Et accesserunt ad eum turbæ multæ, habentes secum mutos, cæcos, claudos, debiles, et alios multos : et projecerunt eos ad pedes ejus, et curavit eos,

15:30 And there came to him great multitudes, having with them the dumb, the blind, the lame, the maimed, and many others: and they cast them down at his feet, and he healed them:

15:31 ita ut turbæ mirarentur, videntes mutos loquentes, claudos ambulantes, cæcos videntes : et magnificabant Deum Israël.

15:31 So that the multitudes marvelled seeing the dumb speak, the lame walk, the blind see: and they glorified the God of Israel.

15:32 Jesus autem, convocatis discipulis suis, dixit : Misereor turbæ, quia triduo jam perseverant mecum, et non habent quod manducent : et dimittere eos jejunos nolo, ne deficiant in via.

15:32 And Jesus called together his disciples, and said: I have compassion on the multitudes, because they continue with me now three days, and have not what to eat, and I will not send them away fasting, lest they faint in the way.

15:33 Et dicunt ei discipuli : Unde ergo nobis in deserto panes tantos, ut saturemus turbam tantam ?

15:33 And the disciples say unto him: Whence then should we have so many loaves in the desert, as to fill so great a multitude?

15:34 Et ait illis Jesus : Quot habetis panes ? At illi dixerunt : Septem, et paucos pisciculos.

15:34 And Jesus said to them: How many loaves have you? But they said: Seven, and a few little fishes.

15:35 Et præcepit turbæ ut discumberent super terram.

15:35 And he commanded the multitude to sit down upon the ground.

15:36 Et accipiens septem panes, et pisces, et gratias agens, fregit, et dedit discipulis suis, et discipuli dederunt populo.

15:36 And taking the seven loaves and the fishes, and giving thanks, he brake, and gave to his disciples, and the disciples gave to the people.

15:37 Et comederunt omnes, et saturati sunt. Et quod superfuit de fragmentis, tulerunt septem sportas plenas.

15:37 And they did all eat, and had their fill. And they took up seven baskets full, of what remained of the fragments.

15:38 Erant autem qui manducaverunt quatuor millia hominum, extra parvulos et mulieres.

15:38 And they that did eat, were four thousand men, beside children and women.

15:39 Et, dimissa turba, ascendit in naviculam : et venit in fines Magedan.

15:39 And having dismissed the multitude, he went up into a boat, and came into the coasts of Magedan.

Chapter 16

16:1 Et accesserunt ad eum pharisæi et sadducæi tentantes : et rogaverunt eum ut signum de cælo ostenderet eis.

16:1 And there came to him the Pharisees and Sadducees tempting: and they asked him to shew them a sign from heaven.

16:2 At ille respondens, ait illis : Facto vespere dicitis : Serenum erit, rubicundum est enim cælum.

16:2 But he answered and said to them: When it is evening, you say, It will be fair weather, for the sky is red.

16:3 Et mane : Hodie tempestas, rutilat enim triste cælum.

16:3 And in the morning: To day there will be a storm, for the sky is red and lowering. You know then how to discern the face of the sky: and can you not know the signs of the times?

16:4 Faciem ergo cæli dijudicare nostis : signa autem temporum non potestis scire ? Generatio mala et adultera signum quærit : et signum non dabitur ei, nisi signum Jonæ prophetæ. Et relictis illis, abiit.

16:4 A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign: and a sign shall not be given it, but the sign of Jonas the prophet. And he left them, and went away.

16:5 Et cum venissent discipuli ejus trans fretum, obliti sunt panes accipere.

16:5 And when his disciples were come over the water, they had forgotten to take bread.

16:6 Qui dixit illis : Intuemini, et cavete a fermento pharisæorum et sadducæorum.

16:6 Who said to them: Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees.

16:7 At illi cogitabant intra se dicentes : Quia panes non accepimus.

16:7 But they thought within themselves, saying: Because we have taken no bread.

16:8 Sciens autem Jesus, dixit : Quid cogitatis intra vos modicæ fidei, quia panes non habetis ?

16:8 And Jesus knowing it, said: Why do you think within yourselves, O ye of little faith, for that you have no bread?

16:9 Nondum intelligitis, neque recordamini quinque panum in quinque millia hominum, et quot cophinos sumpsistis ?

16:9 Do you not yet understand, neither do you remember the five loaves among five thousand men, and how many baskets you took up?

16:10 neque septem panum in quatuor millia hominum, et quot sportas sumpsistis ?

16:10 Nor the seven loaves, among four thousand men, and how many baskets you took up?

16:11 Quare non intelligitis, quia non de pane dixi vobis : Cavete a fermento pharisæorum et sadducæorum ?

16:11 Why do you not understand that it was not concerning bread I said to you: Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees?

16:12 Tunc intellexerunt quia non dixerit cavendum a fermento panum, sed a doctrina pharisæorum et sadducæorum.

16:12 Then they understood that he said not that they should beware of the leaven of bread, but of the doctrine of the Pharisees and Sadducees.

16:13 Venit autem Jesus in partes Cæsareæ Philippi : et interrogabat discipulos suos, dicens : Quem dicunt homines esse Filium hominis ?

16:13 And Jesus came into the quarters of Cesarea Philippi: and he asked his disciples, saying: Whom do men say that the Son of man is?

16:14 At illi dixerunt : Alii Joannem Baptistam, alii autem Eliam, alii vero Jeremiam, aut unum ex prophetis.

16:14 But they said: Some John the Baptist, and other some Elias, and others Jeremias, or one of the prophets.

16:15 Dicit illis Jesus : Vos autem, quem me esse dicitis ?

16:15 Jesus saith to them: But whom do you say that I am?

16:16 Respondens Simon Petrus dixit : Tu es Christus, Filius Dei vivi.

16:16 Simon Peter answered and said: Thou art Christ, the Son of the living God.

16:17 Respondens autem Jesus, dixit ei : Beatus es Simon Bar Jona : quia caro et sanguis non revelavit tibi, sed Pater meus, qui in cælis est.

16:17 And Jesus answering said to him: Blessed art thou, Simon Bar-Jona: because flesh and blood hath not revealed it to thee, but my Father who is in heaven.

16:18 Et ego dico tibi, quia tu es Petrus, et super hanc petram ædificabo Ecclesiam meam, et portæ inferi non prævalebunt adversus eam.

16:18 And I say to thee: That thou art Peter; and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

16:19 Et tibi dabo claves regni cælorum. Et quodcumque ligaveris super terram, erit ligatum et in cælis : et quodcumque solveris super terram, erit solutum et in cælis.

16:19 And I will give to thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven. And whatsoever thou shalt bind upon earth, it shall be bound also in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth, it shall be loosed also in heaven.

16:20 Tunc præcepit discipulis suis ut nemini dicerent quia ipse esset Jesus Christus.

16:20 Then he commanded his disciples, that they should tell no one that he was Jesus the Christ.

16:21 Exinde cœpit Jesus ostendere discipulis suis, quia oporteret eum ire Jerosolymam, et multa pati a senioribus, et scribis, et principibus sacerdotum, et occidi, et tertia die resurgere.

16:21 From that time Jesus began to shew to his disciples, that he must go to Jerusalem, and suffer many things from the ancients and scribes and chief priests, and be put to death, and the third day rise again.

16:22 Et assumens eum Petrus, cœpit increpare illum dicens : Absit a te, Domine : non erit tibi hoc.

16:22 And Peter taking him, began to rebuke him, saying: Lord, be it far from thee, this shall not be unto thee.

16:23 Qui conversus, dixit Petro : Vade post me Satana, scandalum es mihi : quia non sapis ea quæ Dei sunt, sed ea quæ hominum.

16:23 Who turning, said to Peter: Go behind me, Satan, thou art a scandal unto me: because thou savourest not the things that are of God, but the things that are of men.

16:24 Tunc Jesus dixit discipulis suis : Si quis vult post me venire, abneget semetipsum, et tollat crucem suam, et sequatur me.

16:24 Then Jesus said to his disciples: If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

16:25 Qui enim voluerit animam suam salvam facere, perdet eam : qui autem perdiderit animam suam propter me, inveniet eam.

16:25 For he that will save his life, shall lose it: and he that shall lose his life for my sake, shall find it.

16:26 Quid enim prodest homini, si mundum universum lucretur, animæ vero suæ detrimentum patiatur ? aut quam dabit homo commutationem pro anima sua ?

16:26 For what doth it profit a man, if he gain the whole world and suffer the loss of his own soul? Or what exchange shall a man give for his soul?

16:27 Filius enim hominis venturus est in gloria Patris sui cum angelis suis : et tunc reddet unicuique secundum opera ejus.

16:27 For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels: and then will he render to every man according to his works.

16:28 Amen dico vobis, sunt quidam de hic stantibus, qui non gustabunt mortem, donec videant Filium hominis venientem in regno suo.

16:28 Amen I say to you, there are some of them that stand here, that shall not taste death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.

Chapter 17

17:1 Et post dies sex assumit Jesus Petrum, et Jacobum, et Joannem fratrem ejus, et ducit illos in montem excelsum seorsum :

17:1 And after six days Jesus taketh unto him Peter and James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into a high mountain apart:

17:2 et transfiguratus est ante eos. Et resplenduit facies ejus sicut sol : vestimenta autem ejus facta sunt alba sicut nix.

17:2 And he was transfigured before them. And his face did shine as the sun: and his garments became white as snow.

17:3 Et ecce apparuerunt illis Moyses et Elias cum eo loquentes.

17:3 And behold there appeared to them Moses and Elias talking with him.

17:4 Respondens autem Petrus, dixit ad Jesum : Domine, bonum est nos hic esse : si vis, faciamus tria tabernacula, tibi unum, Moysi unum, et Eliæ unum.

17:4 And Peter answering, said to Jesus: Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles, one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.

17:5 Adhuc eo loquente, ecce nubes lucida obumbravit eos. Et ecce vox de nube, dicens : Hic est Filius meus dilectus, in quo mihi bene complacui : ipsum audite.

17:5 And as he was yet speaking, behold a bright cloud overshadowed them. And lo a voice out of the cloud, saying: This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased: hear ye him.

17:6 Et audientes discipuli ceciderunt in faciem suam, et timuerunt valde.

17:6 And the disciples hearing fell upon their face, and were very much afraid.

17:7 Et accessit Jesus, et tetigit eos : dixitque eis : Surgite, et nolite timere.

17:7 And Jesus came and touched them: and said to them: Arise, and fear not.

17:8 Levantes autem oculos suos, neminem viderunt, nisi solum Jesum.

17:8 And they lifting up their eyes, saw no one, but only Jesus.

17:9 Et descendentibus illis de monte, præcepit eis Jesus, dicens : Nemini dixeritis visionem, donec Filius hominis a mortuis resurgat.

17:9 And as they came down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, saying: Tell the vision to no man, till the Son of man be risen from the dead.

17:10 Et interrogaverunt eum discipuli, dicentes : Quid ergo scribæ dicunt, quod Eliam oporteat primum venire ?

17:10 And his disciples asked him, saying: Why then do the scribes say that Elias must come first?

17:11 At ille respondens, ait eis : Elias quidem venturus est, et restituet omnia.

17:11 But he answering, said to them: Elias indeed shall come, and restore all things.

17:12 Dico autem vobis, quia Elias jam venit, et non cognoverunt eum, sed fecerunt in eo quæcumque voluerunt. Sic et Filius hominis passurus est ab eis.

17:12 But I say to you, that Elias is already come, and they knew him not, But have done unto him whatsoever they had a mind. So also the Son of man shall suffer from them.

17:13 Tunc intellexerunt discipuli, quia de Joanne Baptista dixisset eis.

17:13 Then the disciples understood, that he had spoken to them of John the Baptist.

17:14 Et cum venisset ad turbam, accessit ad eum homo genibus provolutus ante eum, dicens : Domine, miserere filio meo, quia lunaticus est, et male patitur : nam sæpe cadit in ignem, et crebro in aquam.

17:14 And when he was come to the multitude, there came to him a man falling down on his knees before him saying: Lord, have pity on my son, for he is a lunatic, and suffereth much: for he falleth often into the fire, and often into the water.

17:15 Et obtuli eum discipulis tuis, et non potuerunt curare eum.

17:15 And I brought him to thy disciples, and they could not cure him.

17:16 Respondens autem Jesus, ait : O generatio incredula, et perversa, quousque ero vobiscum ? usquequo patiar vos ? Afferte huc illum ad me.

17:16 Then Jesus answered and said: O unbelieving and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I suffer you? Bring him hither to me.

17:17 Et increpavit illum Jesus, et exiit ab eo dæmonium, et curatus est puer ex illa hora.

17:17 And Jesus rebuked him, and the devil went out of him, and the child was cured from that hour.

17:18 Tunc accesserunt discipuli ad Jesum secreto, et dixerunt : Quare nos non potuimus ejicere illum ?

17:18 Then came the disciples to Jesus secretly, and said: Why could not we cast him out?

17:19 Dixit illis Jesus : Propter incredulitatem vestram. Amen quippe dico vobis, si habueritis fidem sicut granum sinapis, dicetis monti huic : Transi hinc illuc, et transibit, et nihil impossibile erit vobis.

17:19 Jesus said to them: Because of your unbelief. For, amen I say to you, if you have faith as a grain of mustard seed, you shall say to this mountain: Remove from hence hither, and it shall remove: and nothing shall be impossible to you.

17:20 Hoc autem genus non ejicitur nisi per orationem et jejunium.

17:20 But this kind is not cast out but by prayer and fasting.

17:21 Conversantibus autem eis in Galilæa, dixit illis Jesus : Filius hominis tradendus est in manus hominum :

17:21 And when they abode together in Galilee, Jesus said to them: The Son of man shall be betrayed into the hands of men:

17:22 et occident eum, et tertia die resurget. Et contristati sunt vehementer.

17:22 And they shall kill him, and the third day he shall rise again. And they were troubled exceedingly.

17:23 Et cum venissent Capharnaum, accesserunt qui didrachma accipiebant ad Petrum, et dixerunt ei : Magister vester non solvit didrachma ?

17:23 And when they were come to Capharnaum, they that received the didrachmas, came to Peter, and said to him: Doth not your master pay the didrachma?

17:24 Ait : Etiam. Et cum intrasset in domum, prævenit eum Jesus, dicens : Quid tibi videtur Simon ? reges terræ a quibus accipiunt tributum vel censum ? a filiis suis, an ab alienis ?

17:24 He said: Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying: What is thy opinion, Simon? The kings of the earth, of whom do they receive tribute or custom, of their own children, or of strangers?

17:25 Et ille dixit : Ab alienis. Dixit illi Jesus : Ergo liberi sunt filii.

17:25 And he said: Of strangers. Jesus said to him: Then the children are free.

17:26 Ut autem non scandalizemus eos, vade ad mare, et mitte hamum : et eum piscem, qui primus ascenderit, tolle : et aperto ore ejus, invenies staterem : illum sumens, da eis pro me et te.

17:26 But that we may not scandalize them, go to the sea, and cast in a hook: and that fish which shall first come up, take: and when thou hast opened it's mouth, thou shalt find a stater: take that, and give it to them for me and thee.

Chapter 18

18:1 In illa hora accesserunt discipuli ad Jesum, dicentes : Quis, putas, major est in regno cælorum ?

18:1 At that hour the disciples came to Jesus, saying: Who, thinkest thou, is the greater in the kingdom of heaven?

18:2 Et advocans Jesus parvulum, statuit eum in medio eorum,

18:2 And Jesus, calling unto him a little child, set him in the midst of them.

18:3 et dixit : Amen dico vobis, nisi conversi fueritis, et efficiamini sicut parvuli, non intrabitis in regnum cælorum.

18:3 And said: amen I say to you, unless you be converted, and become as little children, you shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.

18:4 Quicumque ergo humiliaverit se sicut parvulus iste, hic est major in regno cælorum.

18:4 Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, he is the greater in the kingdom of heaven.

18:5 Et qui susceperit unum parvulum talem in nomine meo, me suscipit :

18:5 And he that shall receive one such little child in my name, receiveth me.

18:6 qui autem scandalizaverit unum de pusillis istis, qui in me credunt, expedit ei ut suspendatur mola asinaria in collo ejus, et demergatur in profundum maris.

18:6 But he that shall scandalize one of these little ones that believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone should be hanged about his neck, and that he should be drowned in the depth of the sea.

18:7 Væ mundo a scandalis ! Necesse est enim ut veniant scandala : verumtamen væ homini illi, per quem scandalum venit.

18:7 Woe to the world because of scandals. For it must needs be that scandals come: but nevertheless woe to that man by whom the scandal cometh.

18:8 Si autem manus tua, vel pes tuus scandalizat te, abscide eum, et projice abs te : bonum tibi est ad vitam ingredi debilem, vel claudum, quam duas manus vel duos pedes habentem mitti in ignem æternum.

18:8 And if thy hand, or thy foot, scandalize thee, cut it off, and cast it from thee. It is better for thee to go into life maimed or lame, than having two hands or two feet, to be cast into everlasting fire.

18:9 Et si oculus tuus scandalizat te, erue eum, et projice abs te : bonum tibi est cum uno oculo in vitam intrare, quam duos oculos habentem mitti in gehennam ignis.

18:9 And if thy eye scandalize thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee. It is better for thee having one eye to enter into life, than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire.

18:10 Videte ne contemnatis unum ex his pusillis : dico enim vobis, quia angeli eorum in cælis semper vident faciem Patris mei, qui in cælis est.

18:10 See that you despise not one of these little ones: for I say to you, that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father who is in heaven.

18:11 Venit enim Filius hominis salvare quod perierat.

18:11 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost.

18:12 Quid vobis videtur ? si fuerint alicui centum oves, et erravit una ex eis : nonne relinquit nonaginta novem in montibus, et vadit quærere eam quæ erravit ?

18:12 What think you? If a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them should go astray: doth he not leave the ninety-nine in the mountains, and goeth to seek that which is gone astray?

18:13 Et si contigerit ut inveniat eam : amen dico vobis, quia gaudet super eam magis quam super nonaginta novem, quæ non erraverunt.

18:13 And if it so be that he find it: Amen I say to you, he rejoiceth more for that, than for the ninety-nine that went not astray.

18:14 Sic non est voluntas ante Patrem vestrum, qui in cælis est, ut pereat unus de pusillis istis.

18:14 Even so it is not the will of your Father, who is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish.

18:15 Si autem peccaverit in te frater tuus, vade, et corripe eum inter te, et ipsum solum : si te audierit, lucratus eris fratrem tuum.

18:15 But if thy brother shall offend against thee, go, and rebuke him between thee and him alone. If he shall hear thee, thou shalt gain thy brother.

18:16 Si autem te non audierit, adhibe tecum adhuc unum, vel duos, ut in ore duorum, vel trium testium stet omne verbum.

18:16 And if he will not hear thee, take with thee one or two more: that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may stand.

18:17 Quod si non audierit eos : dic ecclesiæ. Si autem ecclesiam non audierit, sit tibi sicut ethnicus et publicanus.

18:17 And if he will not hear them: tell the church. And if he will not hear the church, let him be to thee as the heathen and publican.

18:18 Amen dico vobis, quæcumque alligaveritis super terram, erunt ligata et in cælo : et quæcumque solveritis super terram, erunt soluta et in cælo.

18:18 Amen I say to you, whatsoever you shall bind upon earth, shall be bound also in heaven: and whatsoever you shall loose upon earth, shall be loosed also in heaven.

18:19 Iterum dico vobis, quia si duo ex vobis consenserint super terram, de omni re quamcumque petierint, fiet illis a Patre meo, qui in cælis est.

18:19 Again I say to you, that if two of you shall consent upon earth, concerning anything whatsoever they shall ask, it shall be done to them by my Father who is in heaven.

18:20 Ubi enim sunt duo vel tres congregati in nomine meo, ibi sum in medio eorum.

18:20 For where there are two or three gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.

18:21 Tunc accedens Petrus ad eum, dixit : Domine, quoties peccabit in me frater meus, et dimittam ei ? usque septies ?

18:21 Then came Peter unto him and said: Lord, how often shall my brother offend against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?

18:22 Dicit illi Jesus : Non dico tibi usque septies : sed usque septuagies septies.

18:22 Jesus saith to him: I say not to thee, till seven times; but till seventy times seven times.

18:23 Ideo assimilatum est regnum cælorum homini regi, qui voluit rationem ponere cum servis suis.

18:23 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened to a king, who would take an account of his servants.

18:24 Et cum cœpisset rationem ponere, oblatus est ei unus, qui debebat ei decem millia talenta.

18:24 And when he had begun to take the account, one as brought to him, that owed him ten thousand talents.

18:25 Cum autem non haberet unde redderet, jussit eum dominus ejus venundari, et uxorem ejus, et filios, et omnia quæ habebat, et reddi.

18:25 And as he had not wherewith to pay it, his lord commanded that he should be sold, and his wife and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made.

18:26 Procidens autem servus ille, orabat eum, dicens : Patientiam habe in me, et omnia reddam tibi.

18:26 But that servant falling down, besought him, saying: Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.

18:27 Misertus autem dominus servi illius, dimisit eum, et debitum dimisit ei.

18:27 And the lord of that servant being moved with pity, let him go and forgave him the debt.

18:28 Egressus autem servus ille invenit unum de conservis suis, qui debebat ei centum denarios : et tenens suffocavit eum, dicens : Redde quod debes.

18:28 But when that servant was gone out, he found one of his fellow-servants that owed him an hundred pence: and laying hold of him, he throttled him, saying: Pay what thou owest.

18:29 Et procidens conservus ejus, rogabat eum, dicens : Patientiam habe in me, et omnia reddam tibi.

18:29 And his fellow-servant falling down, besought him, saying: Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.

18:30 Ille autem noluit : sed abiit, et misit eum in carcerem donec redderet debitum.

18:30 And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, till he paid the debt.

18:31 Videntes autem conservi ejus quæ fiebant, contristati sunt valde : et venerunt, et narraverunt domino suo omnia quæ facta fuerant.

18:31 Now his fellow servants seeing what was done, were very much grieved, and they came, and told their lord all that was done.

18:32 Tunc vocavit illum dominus suus : et ait illi : Serve nequam, omne debitum dimisi tibi quoniam rogasti me :

18:32 Then his lord called him: and said to him: Thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all the debt, because thou besoughtest me:

18:33 nonne ergo oportuit et te misereri conservi tui, sicut et ego tui misertus sum ?

18:33 Shouldst not thou then have had compassion also on thy fellow servant, even as I had compassion on thee?

18:34 Et iratus dominus ejus tradidit eum tortoribus, quoadusque redderet universum debitum.

18:34 And his lord being angry, delivered him to the torturers until he paid all the debt.

18:35 Sic et Pater meus cælestis faciet vobis, si non remiseritis unusquisque fratri suo de cordibus vestris.

18:35 So also shall my heavenly Father do to you, if you forgive not every one his brother from your hearts.

Chapter 19

19:1 Et factum est, cum consummasset Jesus sermones istos, migravit a Galilæa, et venit in fines Judææ trans Jordanem,

19:1 And it came to pass when Jesus had ended these words, he departed from Galilee and came into the coasts of Judea, beyond Jordan.

19:2 et secutæ sunt eum turbæ multæ, et curavit eos ibi.

19:2 And great multitudes followed him: and he healed them there.

19:3 Et accesserunt ad eum pharisæi tentantes eum, et dicentes : Si licet homini dimittere uxorem suam, quacumque ex causa ?

19:3 And there came to him the Pharisees tempting him, saying: Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause?

19:4 Qui respondens, ait eis : Non legistis, quia qui fecit hominem ab initio, masculum et feminam fecit eos ? Et dixit :

19:4 Who answering, said to them: Have ye not read, that he who made man from the beginning, made them male and female? And he said:

19:5 Propter hoc dimittet homo patrem, et matrem, et adhærebit uxori suæ, et erunt duo in carne una.

19:5 For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife, and they two shall be in one flesh.

19:6 Itaque jam non sunt duo, sed una caro. Quod ergo Deus conjunxit, homo non separet.

19:6 Therefore now they are not two, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let no man put asunder.

19:7 Dicunt illi : Quid ergo Moyses mandavit dare libellum repudii, et dimittere ?

19:7 They say to him: Why then did Moses command to give a bill of divorce, and to put away?

19:8 Ait illis : Quoniam Moyses ad duritiam cordis vestri permisit vobis dimittere uxores vestras : ab initio autem non fuit sic.

19:8 He saith to them: Because Moses by reason of the hardness of your heart permitted you to put away your wives: but from the beginning it was not so.

19:9 Dico autem vobis, quia quicumque dimiserit uxorem suam, nisi ob fornicationem, et aliam duxerit, mœchatur : et qui dimissam duxerit, mœchatur.

19:9 And I say to you, that whosoever shall put away his wife, except it be for fornication, and shall marry another, committeth adultery: and he that shall marry her that is put away, committeth adultery.

19:10 Dicunt ei discipuli ejus : Si ita est causa hominis cum uxore, non expedit nubere.

19:10 His disciples say unto him: If the case of a man with his wife be so, it is not expedient to marry.

19:11 Qui dixit illis : Non omnes capiunt verbum istud, sed quibus datum est.

19:11 Who said to them: All men take not this word, but they to whom it is given.

19:12 Sunt enim eunuchi, qui de matris utero sic nati sunt : et sunt eunuchi, qui facti sunt ab hominibus : et sunt eunuchi, qui seipsos castraverunt propter regnum cælorum. Qui potest capere capiat.

19:12 For there are eunuchs, who were born so from their mothers womb: and there are eunuchs, who were made so by men: and there are eunuchs, who have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven. He that can take, let him take it.

19:13 Tunc oblati sunt ei parvuli, ut manus eis imponeret, et oraret. Discipuli autem increpabant eos.

19:13 Then were little children presented to him, that he should impose hands upon them and pray. And the disciples rebuked them.

19:14 Jesus vero ait eis : Sinite parvulos, et nolite eos prohibere ad me venire : talium est enim regnum cælorum.

19:14 But Jesus said to them: Suffer the little children, and forbid them not to come to me: for the kingdom of heaven is for such.

19:15 Et cum imposuisset eis manus, abiit inde.

19:15 And when he had imposed hands upon them, he departed from thence.

19:16 Et ecce unus accedens, ait illi : Magister bone, quid boni faciam ut habeam vitam æternam ?

19:16 And behold one came and said to him: Good master, what good shall I do that I may have life everlasting?

19:17 Qui dixit ei : Quid me interrogas de bono ? Unus est bonus, Deus. Si autem vis ad vitam ingredi, serva mandata.

19:17 Who said to him: Why askest thou me concerning good? One is good, God. But if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.

19:18 Dicit illi : Quæ ? Jesus autem dixit : Non homicidium facies ; non adulterabis ; non facies furtum ; non falsum testimonium dices ;

19:18 He said to him: Which? And Jesus said: Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness.

19:19 honora patrem tuum, et matrem tuam, et diliges proximum tuum sicut teipsum.

19:19 Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.

19:20 Dicit illi adolescens : Omnia hæc custodivi a juventute mea : quid adhuc mihi deest ?

19:20 The young man saith to him: All these have I kept from my youth, what is yet wanting to me?

19:21 Ait illi Jesus : Si vis perfectus esse, vade, vende quæ habes, et da pauperibus, et habebis thesaurum in cælo : et veni, sequere me.

19:21 Jesus saith to him: If thou wilt be perfect, go sell what thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.

19:22 Cum audisset autem adolescens verbum, abiit tristis : erat enim habens multas possessiones.

19:22 And when the young man had heard this word, he went away sad: for he had great possessions.

19:23 Jesus autem dixit discipulis suis : Amen dico vobis, quia dives difficile intrabit in regnum cælorum.

19:23 Then Jesus said to his disciples: Amen, I say to you, that a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.

19:24 Et iterum dico vobis : Facilius est camelum per foramen acus transire, quam divitem intrare in regnum cælorum.

19:24 And again I say to you: It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of heaven.

19:25 Auditis autem his, discipuli mirabantur valde, dicentes : Quis ergo poterit salvus esse ?

19:25 And when they had heard this, the disciples wondered much, saying: Who then can be saved?

19:26 Aspiciens autem Jesus, dixit illis : Apud homines hoc impossibile est : apud Deum autem omnia possibilia sunt.

19:26 And Jesus beholding, said to them: With men this is impossible: but with God all things are possible.

19:27 Tunc respondens Petrus, dixit ei : Ecce nos reliquimus omnia, et secuti sumus te : quid ergo erit nobis ?

19:27 Then Peter answering, said to him: Behold we have left all things, and have followed thee: what therefore shall we have?

19:28 Jesus autem dixit illis : Amen dico vobis, quod vos, qui secuti estis me, in regeneratione cum sederit Filius hominis in sede majestatis suæ, sedebitis et vos super sedes duodecim, judicantes duodecim tribus Israël.

19:28 And Jesus said to them: Amen I say to you, that you who have followed me, in the regeneration, when the Son of man shall sit on the seat of his majesty, you also shall sit on twelve seats judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

19:29 Et omnis qui reliquerit domum, vel fratres, aut sorores, aut patrem, aut matrem, aut uxorem, aut filios, aut agros propter nomen meum, centuplum accipiet, et vitam æternam possidebit.

19:29 And every one that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands for my name's sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall possess life everlasting.

19:30 Multi autem erunt primi novissimi, et novissimi primi.

19:30 And many that are first, shall be last: and the last shall be first.

Chapter 20

20:1 Simile est regnum cælorum homini patrifamilias, qui exiit primo mane conducere operarios in vineam suam.

20:1 The kingdom of heaven is like to an householder, who went out early in the morning to hire labourers into his vineyard.

20:2 Conventione autem facta cum operariis ex denario diurno, misit eos in vineam suam.

20:2 And having agreed with the labourers for a penny a day, he sent them into his vineyard.

20:3 Et egressus circa horam tertiam, vidit alios stantes in foro otiosos,

20:3 And going out about the third hour, he saw others standing in the marketplace idle.

20:4 et dixit illis : Ite et vos in vineam meam, et quod justum fuerit dabo vobis.

20:4 And he said to them: Go you also into my vineyard, and I will give you what shall be just.

20:5 Illi autem abierunt. Iterum autem exiit circa sextam et nonam horam : et fecit similiter.

20:5 And they went their way. And again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did in like manner.

20:6 Circa undecimam vero exiit, et invenit alios stantes, et dicit illis : Quid hic statis tota die otiosi ?

20:6 But about the eleventh hour he went out and found others standing, and he saith to them: Why stand you here all the day idle?

20:7 Dicunt ei : Quia nemo nos conduxit. Dicit illis : Ite et vos in vineam meam.

20:7 They say to him: Because no man hath hired us. He saith to them: Go ye also into my vineyard.

20:8 Cum sero autem factum esset, dicit dominus vineæ procuratori suo : Voca operarios, et redde illis mercedem incipiens a novissimis usque ad primos.

20:8 And when evening was come, the lord of the vineyard saith to his steward: Call the labourers and pay them their hire, beginning from the last even to the first.

20:9 Cum venissent ergo qui circa undecimam horam venerant, acceperunt singulos denarios.

20:9 When therefore they were come that came about the eleventh hour, they received every man a penny.

20:10 Venientes autem et primi, arbitrati sunt quod plus essent accepturi : acceperunt autem et ipsi singulos denarios.

20:10 But when the first also came, they thought that they should receive more: And they also received every man a penny.

20:11 Et accipientes murmurabant adversus patremfamilias,

20:11 And receiving it they murmured against the master of the house,

20:12 dicentes : Hi novissimi una hora fecerunt, et pares illos nobis fecisti, qui portavimus pondus diei, et æstus.

20:12 Saying: These last have worked but one hour. and thou hast made them equal to us, that have borne the burden of the day and the heats.

20:13 At ille respondens uni eorum, dixit : Amice, non facio tibi injuriam : nonne ex denario convenisti mecum ?

20:13 But he answering said to one of them: friend, I do thee no wrong: didst thou not agree with me for a penny?

20:14 Tolle quod tuum est, et vade : volo autem et huic novissimo dare sicut et tibi.

20:14 Take what is thine, and go thy way: I will also give to this last even as to thee.

20:15 Aut non licet mihi quod volo, facere ? an oculus tuus nequam est, quia ego bonus sum ?

20:15 Or, is it not lawful for me to do what I will? Is thy eye evil, because I am good?

20:16 Sic erunt novissimi primi, et primi novissimi. Multi enim sunt vocati, pauci vero electi.

20:16 So shall the last be first and the first last. For many are called but few chosen.

20:17 Et ascendens Jesus Jerosolymam, assumpsit duodecim discipulos secreto, et ait illis :

20:17 And Jesus going up to Jerusalem, took the twelve disciples apart and said to them:

20:18 Ecce ascendimus Jerosolymam, et Filius hominis tradetur principibus sacerdotum, et scribis, et condemnabunt eum morte,

20:18 Behold we go up to Jerusalem, and the Son of man shall be betrayed to the chief priests and the scribes: and they shall condemn him to death.

20:19 et tradent eum gentibus ad illudendum, et flagellandum, et crucifigendum, et tertia die resurget.

20:19 And shall deliver him to the Gentiles to be mocked and scourged and crucified: and the third day he shall rise again.

20:20 Tunc accessit ad eum mater filiorum Zebedæi cum filiis suis, adorans et petens aliquid ab eo.

20:20 Then came to him the mother of the sons of Zebedee with her sons, adoring and asking something of him.

20:21 Qui dixit ei : Quid vis ? Ait illi : Dic ut sedeant hi duo filii mei, unus ad dexteram tuam, et unus ad sinistram in regno tuo.

20:21 Who said to her: What wilt thou? She saith to him: say that these my two sons may sit, the one on thy right hand, and the other on thy left, in thy kingdom.

20:22 Respondens autem Jesus, dixit : Nescitis quid petatis. Potestis bibere calicem, quem ego bibiturus sum ? Dicunt ei : Possumus.

20:22 And Jesus answering, said: You know not what you ask. Can you drink the chalice that I shall drink? They say to him: We can.

20:23 Ait illis : Calicem quidem meum bibetis : sedere autem ad dexteram meam vel sinistram non est meum dare vobis, sed quibus paratum est a Patre meo.

20:23 He saith to them: My chalice indeed you shall drink; but to sit on my right or left hand is not mine to give to you, but to them for whom it is prepared by my Father.

20:24 Et audientes decem, indignati sunt de duobus fratribus.

20:24 And the ten, hearing it, were moved with indignation against the two brethren.

20:25 Jesus autem vocavit eos ad se, et ait : Scitis quia principes gentium dominantur eorum : et qui majores sunt, potestatem exercent in eos.

20:25 But Jesus called them to him and said: You know that the princes of the Gentiles lord it over them; and that they that are the greater, exercise power upon them.

20:26 Non ita erit inter vos : sed quicumque voluerit inter vos major fieri, sit vester minister :

20:26 It shall not be so among you: but whosoever is the greater among you, let him be your minister.

20:27 et qui voluerit inter vos primus esse, erit vester servus.

20:27 And he that will be first among you shall be your servant.

20:28 Sicut Filius hominis non venit ministrari, sed ministrare, et dare animam suam redemptionem pro multis.

20:28 Even as the Son of man is not come to be ministered unto, but to minister and to give his life a redemption for many.

20:29 Et egredientibus illis ab Jericho, secuta est eum turba multa,

20:29 And when they went out from Jericho, a great multitude followed him.

20:30 et ecce duo cæci sedentes secus viam audierunt quia Jesus transiret : et clamaverunt, dicentes : Domine, miserere nostri, fili David.

20:30 And behold two blind men sitting by the way side heard that Jesus passed by. And they cried out, saying: O Lord, thou son of David, have mercy on us.

20:31 Turba autem increpabat eos ut tacerent. At illi magis clamabant, dicentes : Domine, miserere nostri, fili David.

20:31 And the multitude rebuked them that they should hold their peace. But they cried out the more, saying: O Lord, thou son of David, have mercy on us.

20:32 Et stetit Jesus, et vocavit eos, et ait : Quid vultis ut faciam vobis ?

20:32 And Jesus stood and called them and said: What will ye that I do to you?

20:33 Dicunt illi : Domine, ut aperiantur oculi nostri.

20:33 They say to him: Lord, that our eyes be opened.

20:34 Misertus autem eorum Jesus, tetigit oculos eorum. Et confestim viderunt, et secuti sunt eum.

20:34 And Jesus having compassion on them, touched their eyes. And immediately they saw and followed him.

Chapter 21

21:1 Et cum appropinquassent Jerosolymis, et venissent Bethphage ad montem Oliveti : tunc Jesus misit duos discipulos,

21:1 And when they drew nigh to Jerusalem and were come to Bethphage, unto mount Olivet, then Jesus sent two disciples,

21:2 dicens eis : Ite in castellum, quod contra vos est, et statim invenietis asinam alligatam, et pullum cum ea : solvite, et adducite mihi :

21:2 Saying to them: Go ye into the village that is over against you: and immediately you shall find an ass tied and a colt with her. Loose them and bring them to me.

21:3 et si quis vobis aliquid dixerit, dicite quia Dominus his opus habet : et confestim dimittet eos.

21:3 And if any man shall say anything to you, say ye that the Lord hath need of them. And forthwith he will let them go.

21:4 Hoc autem totum factum est, ut adimpleretur quod dictum est per prophetam dicentem :

21:4 Now all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying:

21:5 Dicite filiæ Sion : Ecce rex tuus venit tibi mansuetus, sedens super asinam, et pullum filium subjugalis.

21:5 Tell ye the daughter of Sion: Behold thy king cometh to thee, meek and sitting upon an ass and a colt, the foal of her that is used to the yoke.

21:6 Euntes autem discipuli fecerunt sicut præcepit illis Jesus.

21:6 And the disciples going, did as Jesus commanded them.

21:7 Et adduxerunt asinam, et pullum : et imposuerunt super eos vestimenta sua, et eum desuper sedere fecerunt.

21:7 And they brought the ass and the colt and laid their garments upon them and made him sit thereon.

21:8 Plurima autem turba straverunt vestimenta sua in via : alii autem cædebant ramos de arboribus, et sternebant in via :

21:8 And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way: and others cut boughs from the trees and strewed them in the way.

21:9 turbæ autem, quæ præcedebant, et quæ sequebantur, clamabant, dicentes : Hosanna filio David : benedictus, qui venit in nomine Domini : hosanna in altissimis.

21:9 And the multitudes that went before and that followed cried, saying: Hosanna to the son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest.

21:10 Et cum intrasset Jerosolymam, commota est universa civitas, dicens : Quis est hic ?

21:10 And when he was come into Jerusalem, the whole city was moved, saying: Who is this?

21:11 Populi autem dicebant : Hic est Jesus propheta a Nazareth Galilææ.

21:11 And the people said: This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth of Galilee.

21:12 Et intravit Jesus in templum Dei, et ejiciebat omnes vendentes et ementes in templo, et mensas numulariorum, et cathedras vendentium columbas evertit :

21:12 And Jesus went into the temple of God and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple and overthrew the tables of the money changers and the chairs of them that sold doves.

21:13 et dicit eis : Scriptum est : Domus mea domus orationis vocabitur : vos autem fecistis illam speluncam latronum.

21:13 And he saith to them: It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but you have made it a den of thieves.

21:14 Et accesserunt ad eum cæci, et claudi in templo : et sanavit eos.

21:14 And there came to him the blind and the lame in the temple: and he healed them.

21:15 Videntes autem principes sacerdotum et scribæ mirabilia quæ fecit, et pueros clamantes in templo, et dicentes : Hosanna filio David : indignati sunt,

21:15 And the chief priests and scribes, seeing the wonderful things that he did and the children crying in the temple and saying: Hosanna to the son of David, were moved with indignation,

21:16 et dixerunt ei : Audis quid isti dicunt ? Jesus autem dixit eis : Utique. Numquam legistis : Quia ex ore infantium et lactentium perfecisti laudem ?

21:16 And said to him: Hearest thou what these say? And Jesus said to them: Yea, have you never read: Out of the mouth of infants and of sucklings thou hast perfected praise?

21:17 Et relictis illis, abiit foras extra civitatem in Bethaniam : ibique mansit.

21:17 And leaving them, he went out of the city into Bethania and remained here.

21:18 Mane autem revertens in civitatem, esuriit.

21:18 And in the morning, returning into the city, he was hungry.

21:19 Et videns fici arborem unam secus viam, venit ad eam : et nihil invenit in ea nisi folia tantum, et ait illi : Numquam ex te fructus nascatur in sempiternum. Et arefacta est continuo ficulnea.

21:19 And seeing a certain fig tree by the way side, he came to it and found nothing on it but leaves only. And he saith to it: May no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And immediately the fig tree withered away.

21:20 Et videntes discipuli, mirati sunt, dicentes : Quomodo continuo aruit ?

21:20 And the disciples seeing it wondered, saying: How is it presently withered away?

21:21 Respondens autem Jesus, ait eis : Amen dico vobis, si habueritis fidem, et non hæsitaveritis, non solum de ficulnea facietis, sed et si monti huic dixeritis : Tolle, et jacta te in mare, fiet.

21:21 And Jesus answering, said to them: Amen, I say to you, if you shall have faith and stagger not, not only this of the fig tree shall you do, but also if you shall say to this mountain, Take up and cast thyself into the sea, it shall be done.

21:22 Et omnia quæcumque petieritis in oratione credentes, accipietis.

21:22 And all things whatsoever you shall ask in prayer believing, you shall receive.

21:23 Et cum venisset in templum, accesserunt ad eum docentem principes sacerdotum, et seniores populi, dicentes : In qua potestate hæc facis ? et quis tibi dedit hanc potestatem ?

21:23 And when he was come into the temple, there came to him, as he was teaching, the chief priests and ancients of the people, saying: By what authority dost thou these things? And who hath given thee this authority?

21:24 Respondens Jesus dixit eis : Interrogabo vos et ego unum sermonem : quem si dixeritis mihi, et ego vobis dicam in qua potestate hæc facio.

21:24 Jesus answering, said to them: I also will ask you one word, which if you shall tell me, I will also tell you by what authority I do these things.

21:25 Baptismus Joannis unde erat ? e cælo, an ex hominibus ? At illi cogitabant inter se, dicentes :

21:25 The baptism of John, whence was it? From heaven or from men? But they thought within themselves, saying:

21:26 Si dixerimus, e cælo, dicet nobis : Quare ergo non credidistis illi ? Si autem dixerimus, ex hominibus, timemus turbam : omnes enim habebant Joannem sicut prophetam.

21:26 If we shall say, from heaven, he will say to us: Why then did you not believe him? But if we shall say, from men, we are afraid of the multitude: for all held John as a prophet.

21:27 Et respondentes Jesu, dixerunt : Nescimus. Ait illis et ipse : Nec ego dico vobis in qua potestate hæc facio.

21:27 And answering Jesus, they said: We know not. He also said to them: Neither do I tell you by what authority I do these things.

21:28 Quid autem vobis videtur ? Homo quidam habebat duos filios, et accedens ad primum, dixit : Fili, vade hodie, operare in vinea mea.

21:28 But what think you? A certain man had two sons: and coming to the first, he said: Son, go work to day in my vineyard.

21:29 Ille autem respondens, ait : Nolo. Postea autem, pœnitentia motus, abiit.

21:29 And he answering, said: I will not. But afterwards, being moved with repentance, he went.

21:30 Accedens autem ad alterum, dixit similiter. At ille respondens, ait : Eo, domine, et non ivit :

21:30 And coming to the other, he said in like manner. And he answering said: I go, Sir. And he went not.

21:31 quis ex duobus fecit voluntatem patris ? Dicunt ei : Primus. Dicit illis Jesus : Amen dico vobis, quia publicani et meretrices præcedent vos in regnum Dei.

21:31 Which of the two did the father's will? They say to him: The first. Jesus saith to them: Amen I say to you that the publicans and the harlots shall go into the kingdom of God before you.

21:32 Venit enim ad vos Joannes in via justitiæ, et non credidistis ei : publicani autem et meretrices crediderunt ei : vos autem videntes nec pœnitentiam habuistis postea, ut crederetis ei.

21:32 For John came to you in the way of justice: and you did not believe him. But the publicans and the harlots believed him: but you, seeing it, did not even afterwards repent, that you might believe him.

21:33 Aliam parabolam audite : Homo erat paterfamilias, qui plantavit vineam, et sepem circumdedit ei, et fodit in ea torcular, et ædificavit turrim, et locavit eam agricolis, et peregre profectus est.

21:33 Hear ye another parable. There was a man, an householder, who planted a vineyard and made a hedge round about it and dug in it a press and built a tower and let it out to husbandmen and went into a strange country.

21:34 Cum autem tempus fructuum appropinquasset, misit servos suos ad agricolas, ut acciperent fructus ejus.

21:34 And when the time of the fruits drew nigh, he sent his servants to the husbandmen that they might receive the fruits thereof.

21:35 Et agricolæ, apprehensis servis ejus, alium ceciderunt, alium occiderunt, alium vero lapidaverunt.

21:35 And the husbandmen laying hands on his servants, beat one and killed another and stoned another.

21:36 Iterum misit alios servos plures prioribus, et fecerunt illis similiter.

21:36 Again he sent other servants, more than the former; and they did to them in like manner.

21:37 Novissime autem misit ad eos filium suum, dicens : Verebuntur filium meum.

21:37 And last of all he sent to them his son, saying: They will reverence my son.

21:38 Agricolæ autem videntes filium dixerunt intra se : Hic est hæres, venite, occidamus eum, et habebimus hæreditatem ejus.

21:38 But the husbandmen seeing the son, said among themselves: This is the heir: come, let us kill him, and we shall have his inheritance.

21:39 Et apprehensum eum ejecerunt extra vineam, et occiderunt.

21:39 And taking him, they cast him forth out of the vineyard and killed him.

21:40 Cum ergo venerit dominus vineæ, quid faciet agricolis illis ?

21:40 When therefore the lord of the vineyard shall come, what will he do to those husbandmen?

21:41 Aiunt illi : Malos male perdet : et vineam suam locabit aliis agricolis, qui reddant ei fructum temporibus suis.

21:41 They say to him: He will bring those evil men to an evil end and let out his vineyard to other husbandmen that shall render him the fruit in due season.

21:42 Dicit illis Jesus : Numquam legistis in Scripturis : Lapidem quem reprobaverunt ædificantes, hic factus est in caput anguli : a Domino factum est istud, et est mirabile in oculis nostris ?

21:42 Jesus saith to them: Have you never read in the Scriptures: The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner? By the Lord this has been done; and it is wonderful in our eyes.

21:43 Ideo dico vobis, quia auferetur a vobis regnum Dei, et dabitur genti facienti fructus ejus.

21:43 Therefore I say to you that the kingdom of God shall be taken from you and shall be given to a nation yielding the fruits thereof.

21:44 Et qui ceciderit super lapidem istum, confringetur : super quem vero ceciderit, conteret eum.

21:44 And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it shall grind him to powder.

21:45 Et cum audissent principes sacerdotum et pharisæi parabolas ejus, cognoverunt quod de ipsis diceret.

21:45 And when the chief priests and Pharisees had heard his parables, they knew that he spoke of them.

21:46 Et quærentes eum tenere, timuerunt turbas : quoniam sicut prophetam eum habebant.

21:46 And seeking to lay hands on him, they feared the multitudes, because they held him as a prophet.

Chapter 22

22:1 Et respondens Jesus, dixit iterum in parabolis eis, dicens :

22:1 And Jesus answering, spoke again in parables to them, saying:

22:2 Simile factum est regnum cælorum homini regi, qui fecit nuptias filio suo.

22:2 The kingdom of heaven is likened to a king who made a marriage for his son.

22:3 Et misit servos suos vocare invitatos ad nuptias, et nolebant venire.

22:3 And he sent his servants to call them that were invited to the marriage: and they would not come.

22:4 Iterum misit alios servos, dicens : Dicite invitatis : Ecce prandium meum paravi, tauri mei et altilia occisa sunt, et omnia parata : venite ad nuptias.

22:4 Again he sent other servants, saying: Tell them that were invited, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my beeves and fatlings are killed, and all things are ready. Come ye to the marriage.

22:5 Illi autem neglexerunt : et abierunt, alius in villam suam, alius vero ad negotiationem suam :

22:5 But they neglected and went their ways, one to his farm and another to his merchandise.

22:6 reliqui vero tenuerunt servos ejus, et contumeliis affectos occiderunt.

22:6 And the rest laid hands on his servants and, having treated them contumeliously, put them to death.

22:7 Rex autem cum audisset, iratus est : et missis exercitibus suis, perdidit homicidas illos, et civitatem illorum succendit.

22:7 But when the king had heard of it, he was angry: and sending his armies, he destroyed those murderers and burnt their city.

22:8 Tunc ait servis suis : Nuptiæ quidem paratæ sunt, sed qui invitati erant, non fuerunt digni :

22:8 Then he saith to his servants: The marriage indeed is ready; but they that were invited were not worthy.

22:9 ite ergo ad exitus viarum, et quoscumque inveneritis, vocate ad nuptias.

22:9 Go ye therefore into the highways; and as many as you shall find, call to the marriage.

22:10 Et egressi servi ejus in vias, congregaverunt omnes quos invenerunt, malos et bonos : et impletæ sunt nuptiæ discumbentium.

22:10 And his servants going forth into the ways, gathered together all that they found, both bad and good: and the marriage was filled with guests.

22:11 Intravit autem rex ut videret discumbentes, et vidit ibi hominem non vestitum veste nuptiali.

22:11 And the king went in to see the guests: and he saw there a man who had not on a wedding garment.

22:12 Et ait illi : Amice, quomodo huc intrasti non habens vestem nuptialem ? At ille obmutuit.

22:12 And he saith to him: Friend, how camest thou in hither not having on a wedding garment? But he was silent.

22:13 Tunc dicit rex ministris : Ligatis manibus et pedibus ejus, mittite eum in tenebras exteriores : ibi erit fletus et stridor dentium.

22:13 Then the king said to the waiters: Bind his hands and feet, and cast him into the exterior darkness. There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

22:14 Multi enim sunt vocati, pauci vero electi.

22:14 For many are called, but few are chosen.

22:15 Tunc abeuntes pharisæi, consilium inierunt ut caperent eum in sermone.

22:15 Then the Pharisees going, consulted among themselves how to insnare him in his speech.

22:16 Et mittunt ei discipulos suos cum Herodianis, dicentes : Magister, scimus quia verax es, et viam Dei in veritate doces, et non est tibi cura de aliquo : non enim respicis personam hominum :

22:16 And they sent to him their disciples with the Herodians, saying: Master, we know that thou art a true speaker and teachest the way of God in truth. Neither carest thou for any man: for thou dost not regard the person of men.

22:17 dic ergo nobis quid tibi videtur, licet censum dare Cæsari, an non ?

22:17 Tell us therefore what dost thou think? Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?

22:18 Cognita autem Jesus nequitia eorum, ait : Quid me tentatis, hypocritæ ?

22:18 But Jesus knowing their wickedness, said: Why do you tempt me, ye hypocrites?

22:19 ostendite mihi numisma census. At illi obtulerunt ei denarium.

22:19 Shew me the coin of the tribute. And they offered him a penny.

22:20 Et ait illis Jesus : Cujus est imago hæc, et superscriptio ?

22:20 And Jesus saith to them: Whose image and inscription is this?

22:21 Dicunt ei : Cæsaris. Tunc ait illis : Reddite ergo quæ sunt Cæsaris, Cæsari : et quæ sunt Dei, Deo.

22:21 They say to him: Caesar's. Then he saith to them: Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar's; and to God, the things that are God's.

22:22 Et audientes mirati sunt, et relicto eo abierunt.

22:22 And hearing this, they wondered and, leaving him, went their ways.

22:23 In illo die accesserunt ad eum sadducæi, qui dicunt non esse resurrectionem : et interrogaverunt eum,

22:23 That day there came to him the Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection; and asked him,

22:24 dicentes : Magister, Moyses dixit : Si quis mortuus fuerit non habens filium, ut ducat frater ejus uxorem illius, et suscitet semen fratri suo.

22:24 Saying: Master, Moses said: If a man die having no son, his brother shall marry his wife and raise up issue to his brother.

22:25 Erant autem apud nos septem fratres : et primus, uxore ducta, defunctus est : et non habens semen, reliquit uxorem suam fratri suo.

22:25 Now there were with us seven brethren: and the first having married a wife, died; and not having issue, left his wife to his brother.

22:26 Similiter secundus, et tertius usque ad septimum.

22:26 In like manner the second and the third and so on, to the seventh.

22:27 Novissime autem omnium et mulier defuncta est.

22:27 And last of all the woman died also.

22:28 In resurrectione ergo cujus erit de septem uxor ? omnes enim habuerunt eam.

22:28 At the resurrection therefore, whose wife of the seven shall she be? For they all had her.

22:29 Respondens autem Jesus, ait illis : Erratis nescientes Scripturas, neque virtutem Dei.

22:29 And Jesus answering, said to them: You err, not knowing the Scriptures nor the power of God.

22:30 In resurrectione enim neque nubent, neque nubentur : sed erunt sicut angeli Dei in cælo.

22:30 For in the resurrection they shall neither marry nor be married, but shall be as the angels of God in heaven.

22:31 De resurrectione autem mortuorum non legistis quod dictum est a Deo dicente vobis :

22:31 And concerning the resurrection of the dead, have you not read that which was spoken by God, saying to you:

22:32 Ego sum Deus Abraham, et Deus Isaac, et Deus Jacob ? Non est Deus mortuorum, sed viventium.

22:32 I am the God of Abraham and the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob? He is not the God of the dead but of the living.

22:33 Et audientes turbæ, mirabantur in doctrina ejus.

22:33 And the multitudes hearing it were in admiration at his doctrine.

22:34 Pharisæi autem audientes quod silentium imposuisset sadducæis, convenerunt in unum :

22:34 But the Pharisees, hearing that he had silenced the Sadducees, came together.

22:35 et interrogavit eum unus ex eis legis doctor, tentans eum :

22:35 And one of them, a doctor of the law, asked him, tempting him:

22:36 Magister, quod est mandatum magnum in lege ?

22:36 Master, which is the great commandment in the law?

22:37 Ait illi Jesus : Diliges Dominum Deum tuum ex toto corde tuo, et in tota anima tua, et in tota mente tua.

22:37 Jesus said to him: Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with thy whole heart and with thy whole soul and with thy whole mind.

22:38 Hoc est maximum, et primum mandatum.

22:38 This is the greatest and the first commandment.

22:39 Secundum autem simile est huic : Diliges proximum tuum, sicut teipsum.

22:39 And the second is like to this: Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

22:40 In his duobus mandatis universa lex pendet, et prophetæ.

22:40 On these two commandments dependeth the whole law and the prophets.

22:41 Congregatis autem pharisæis, interrogavit eos Jesus,

22:41 And the Pharisees being gathered together, Jesus asked them,

22:42 dicens : Quid vobis videtur de Christo ? cujus filius est ? Dicunt ei : David.

22:42 Saying: What think you of Christ? Whose son is he? They say to him: David's.

22:43 Ait illis : Quomodo ergo David in spiritu vocat eum Dominum, dicens :

22:43 He saith to them: How then doth David in spirit call him Lord, saying:

22:44 Dixit Dominus Domino meo : Sede a dextris meis, donec ponam inimicos tuos scabellum pedum tuorum ?

22:44 The Lord said to my Lord: Sit on my right hand, until I make thy enemies thy footstool?

22:45 Si ergo David vocat eum Dominum, quomodo filius ejus est ?

22:45 If David then call him Lord, how is he his son?

22:46 Et nemo poterat ei respondere verbum : neque ausus fuit quisquam ex illa die eum amplius interrogare.

22:46 And no man was able to answer him a word: neither durst any man from that day forth ask him any more questions.

Chapter 23

23:1 Tunc Jesus locutus est ad turbas, et ad discipulos suos,

23:1 Then Jesus spoke to the multitudes and to his disciples,

23:2 dicens : Super cathedram Moysi sederunt scribæ et pharisæi.

23:2 Saying: The scribes and the Pharisees have sitten on the chair of Moses.

23:3 Omnia ergo quæcumque dixerint vobis, servate, et facite : secundum opera vero eorum nolite facere : dicunt enim, et non faciunt.

23:3 All things therefore whatsoever they shall say to you, observe and do: but according to their works do ye not. For they say, and do not.

23:4 Alligant enim onera gravia, et importabilia, et imponunt in humeros hominum : digito autem suo nolunt ea movere.

23:4 For they bind heavy and insupportable burdens and lay them on men's shoulders: but with a finger of their own they will not move them.

23:5 Omnia vero opera sua faciunt ut videantur ab hominibus : dilatant enim phylacteria sua, et magnificant fimbrias.

23:5 And all their works they do for to be seen of men. For they make their phylacteries broad and enlarge their fringes.

23:6 Amant autem primos recubitus in cœnis, et primas cathedras in synagogis,

23:6 And they love the first places at feasts and the first chairs in the synagogues,

23:7 et salutationes in foro, et vocari ab hominibus Rabbi.

23:7 And salutations in the market place, and to be called by men, Rabbi.

23:8 Vos autem nolite vocari Rabbi : unus est enim magister vester, omnes autem vos fratres estis.

23:8 But be not you called Rabbi. For one is your master: and all you are brethren.

23:9 Et patrem nolite vocare vobis super terram : unus est enim pater vester qui in cælis est.

23:9 And call none your father upon earth; for one is your father, who is in heaven.

23:10 Nec vocemini magistri : quia magister vester unus est, Christus.

23:10 Neither be ye called masters: for one is your master, Christ.

23:11 Qui major est vestrum, erit minister vester.

23:11 He that is the greatest among you shall be your servant.

23:12 Qui autem se exaltaverit, humiliabitur : et qui se humiliaverit, exaltabitur.

23:12 And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be humbled: and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.

23:13 Væ autem vobis scribæ et pharisæi hypocritæ, quia clauditis regnum cælorum ante homines ! vos enim non intratis, nec introëuntes sinitis intrare.

23:13 But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, because you shut the kingdom of heaven against men: for you yourselves do not enter in and those that are going in, you suffer not to enter.

23:14 Væ vobis scribæ et pharisæi hypocritæ, quia comeditis domos viduarum, orationes longas orantes ! propter hoc amplius accipietis judicium.

23:14 Woe to you scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, because you devour the houses of widows, praying long prayers. For this you shall receive the greater judgment.

23:15 Væ vobis scribæ et pharisæi hypocritæ, quia circuitis mare, et aridam, ut faciatis unum proselytum, et cum fuerit factus, facitis eum filium gehennæ duplo quam vos.

23:15 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, because you go round about the sea and the land to make one proselyte. And when he is made, you make him the child of hell twofold more than yourselves.

23:16 Væ vobis duces cæci, qui dicitis : Quicumque juraverit per templum, nihil est : qui autem juraverit in auro templi, debet.

23:16 Woe to you, blind guides, that say, Whosoever shall swear by the temple, it is nothing; but he that shall swear by the gold of the temple is a debtor.

23:17 Stulti et cæci : quid enim majus est ? aurum, an templum, quod sanctificat aurum ?

23:17 Ye foolish and blind: for whether is greater, the gold or the temple that sanctifieth the gold?

23:18 Et quicumque juraverit in altari, nihil est : quicumque autem juraverit in dono, quod est super illud, debet.

23:18 And whosoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gift that is upon it is a debtor.

23:19 Cæci : quid enim majus est, donum, an altare, quod sanctificat donum ?

23:19 Ye foolish and blind: for whether is greater, the gift or the altar that sanctifieth the gift?

23:20 Qui ergo jurat in altari, jurat in eo, et in omnibus quæ super illud sunt.

23:20 He therefore that sweareth by the altar sweareth by it and by all things that are upon it.

23:21 Et quicumque juraverit in templo, jurat in illo, et in eo qui habitat in ipso :

23:21 And whosoever shall swear by the temple sweareth by it and by him that dwelleth in it.

23:22 et qui jurat in cælo, jurat in throno Dei, et in eo qui sedet super eum.

23:22 And he that sweareth by heaven sweareth by the throne of God and by him that sitteth thereon.

23:23 Væ vobis scribæ et pharisæi hypocritæ, qui decimatis mentham, et anethum, et cyminum, et reliquistis quæ graviora sunt legis, judicium, et misericordiam, et fidem ! hæc oportuit facere, et illa non omittere.

23:23 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites; because you tithe mint and anise and cummin and have left the weightier things of the law: judgment and mercy and faith. These things you ought to have done and not to leave those undone.

23:24 Duces cæci, excolantes culicem, camelum autem glutientes.

23:24 Blind guides, who strain out a gnat and swallow a camel.

23:25 Væ vobis scribæ et pharisæi hypocritæ, quia mundatis quod deforis est calicis et paropsidis ; intus autem pleni estis rapina et immunditia !

23:25 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites; because you make clean the outside of the cup and of the dish, but within you are full of rapine and uncleanness.

23:26 Pharisæe cæce, munda prius quod intus est calicis, et paropsidis, ut fiat id, quod deforis est, mundum.

23:26 Thou blind Pharisee, first make clean the inside of the cup and of the dish, that the outside may become clean.

23:27 Væ vobis scribæ et pharisæi hypocritæ, quia similes estis sepulchris dealbatis, quæ a foris parent hominibus speciosa, intus vero pleni sunt ossibus mortuorum, et omni spurcitia !

23:27 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites; because you are like to whited sepulchres, which outwardly appear to men beautiful but within are full of dead men's bones and of all filthiness.

23:28 Sic et vos a foris quidem paretis hominibus justi : intus autem pleni estis hypocrisi et iniquitate.

23:28 So you also outwardly indeed appear to men just: but inwardly you are full of hypocrisy and iniquity.

23:29 Væ vobis scribæ et pharisæi hypocritæ, qui ædificatis sepulchra prophetarum, et ornatis monumenta justorum,

23:29 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, that build the sepulchres of the prophets and adorn the monuments of the just,

23:30 et dicitis : Si fuissemus in diebus patrum nostrorum, non essemus socii eorum in sanguine prophetarum !

23:30 And say: If we had been in the days of our fathers, we would not have been partakers with them in the blood of the prophets.

23:31 itaque testimonio estis vobismetipsis, quia filii estis eorum, qui prophetas occiderunt.

23:31 Wherefore you are witnesses against yourselves, that you are the sons of them that killed the prophets.

23:32 Et vos implete mensuram patrum vestrorum.

23:32 Fill ye up then the measure of your fathers.

23:33 Serpentes, genimina viperarum, quomodo fugietis a judicio gehennæ ?

23:33 You serpents, generation of vipers, how will you flee from the judgment of hell?

23:34 Ideo ecce ego mitto ad vos prophetas, et sapientes, et scribas, et ex illis occidetis, et crucifigetis, et ex eis flagellabitis in synagogis vestris, et persequemini de civitate in civitatem :

23:34 Therefore behold I send to you prophets and wise men and scribes: and some of them you will put to death and crucify: and some you will scourge in your synagogues and persecute from city to city.

23:35 ut veniat super vos omnis sanguis justus, qui effusus est super terram, a sanguine Abel justi usque ad sanguinem Zachariæ, filii Barachiæ, quem occidistis inter templum et altare.

23:35 That upon you may come all the just blood that hath been shed upon the earth, from the blood of Abel the just, even unto the blood of Zacharias the son of Barachias, whom you killed between the temple and the altar.

23:36 Amen dico vobis, venient hæc omnia super generationem istam.

23:36 Amen I say to you, all these things shall come upon this generation.

23:37 Jerusalem, Jerusalem, quæ occidis prophetas, et lapidas eos, qui ad te missi sunt, quoties volui congregare filios tuos, quemadmodum gallina congregat pullos suos sub alas, et noluisti ?

23:37 Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets and stonest them that are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered together thy children, as the hen doth gather her chickens under her wings, and thou wouldst not?

23:38 Ecce relinquetur vobis domus vestra deserta.

23:38 Behold, your house shall be left to you, desolate.

23:39 Dico enim vobis, non me videbitis amodo, donec dicatis : Benedictus, qui venit in nomine Domini.

23:39 For I say to you, you shall not see me henceforth till you say: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.

Chapter 24

24:1 Et egressus Jesus de templo, ibat. Et accesserunt discipuli ejus, ut ostenderent ei ædificationes templi.

24:1 And Jesus being come out of the temple, went away. And his disciples came to shew him the buildings of the temple.

24:2 Ipse autem respondens dixit illis : Videtis hæc omnia ? amen dico vobis, non relinquetur hic lapis super lapidem, qui non destruatur.

24:2 And he answering, said to them: Do you see all these things? Amen I say to you, there shall not be left here a stone upon a stone that shall not be destroyed.

24:3 Sedente autem eo super montem Oliveti, accesserunt ad eum discipuli secreto, dicentes : Dic nobis, quando hæc erunt ? et quod signum adventus tui, et consummationis sæculi ?

24:3 And when he was sitting on mount Olivet, the disciples came to him privately, saying: Tell us when shall these things be? And what shall be the sign of thy coming and of the consummation of the world?

24:4 Et respondens Jesus, dixit eis : Videte ne quis vos seducat :

24:4 And Jesus answering, said to them: Take heed that no man seduce you.

24:5 multi enim venient in nomine meo, dicentes : Ego sum Christus : et multos seducent.

24:5 For many will come in my name saying, I am Christ. And they will seduce many.

24:6 Audituri enim estis prælia, et opiniones præliorum. Videte ne turbemini : oportet enim hæc fieri, sed nondum est finis :

24:6 And you shall hear of wars and rumours of wars. See that ye be not troubled. For these things must come to pass: but the end is not yet.

24:7 consurget enim gens in gentem, et regnum in regnum, et erunt pestilentiæ, et fames, et terræmotus per loca :

24:7 For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: And there shall be pestilences and famines and earthquakes in places.

24:8 hæc autem omnia initia sunt dolorum.

24:8 Now all these are the beginnings of sorrows.

24:9 Tunc tradent vos in tribulationem, et occident vos : et eritis odio omnibus gentibus propter nomen meum.

24:9 Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted and shall put you to death: and you shall be hated by all nations for my name's sake.

24:10 Et tunc scandalizabuntur multi, et invicem tradent, et odio habebunt invicem.

24:10 And then shall many be scandalized and shall betray one another and shall hate one another.

24:11 Et multi pseudoprophetæ surgent, et seducent multos.

24:11 And many false prophets shall rise and shall seduce many.

24:12 Et quoniam abundavit iniquitas, refrigescet caritas multorum :

24:12 And because iniquity hath abounded, the charity of many shall grow cold.

24:13 qui autem perseveraverit usque in finem, hic salvus erit.

24:13 But he that shall persevere to the end, he shall be saved.

24:14 Et prædicabitur hoc Evangelium regni in universo orbe, in testimonium omnibus gentibus : et tunc veniet consummatio.

24:14 And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in the whole world, for a testimony to all nations: and then shall the consummation come.

24:15 Cum ergo videritis abominationem desolationis, quæ dicta est a Daniele propheta, stantem in loco sancto, qui legit, intelligat :

24:15 When therefore you shall see the abomination of desolation, which was spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place: he that readeth let him understand.

24:16 tunc qui in Judæa sunt, fugiant ad montes :

24:16 Then they that are in Judea, let them flee to the mountains:

24:17 et qui in tecto, non descendat tollere aliquid de domo sua :

24:17 And he that is on the housetop, let him not come down to take any thing out of his house:

24:18 et qui in agro, non revertatur tollere tunicam suam.

24:18 And he that is in the field, let him not go back to take his coat.

24:19 Væ autem prægnantibus et nutrientibus in illis diebus !

24:19 And woe to them that are with child and that give suck in those days.

24:20 Orate autem ut non fiat fuga vestra in hieme, vel sabbato :

24:20 But pray that your flight be not in the winter or on the sabbath.

24:21 erit enim tunc tribulatio magna, qualis non fuit ab initio mundi usque modo, neque fiet.

24:21 For there shall be then great tribulation, such as hath not been from the beginning of the world until now, neither shall be.

24:22 Et nisi breviati fuissent dies illi, non fieret salva omnis caro : sed propter electos breviabuntur dies illi.

24:22 And unless those days had been shortened, no flesh should be saved: but for the sake of the elect those days shall be shortened.

24:23 Tunc si quis vobis dixerit : Ecce hic est Christus, aut illic : nolite credere.

24:23 Then if any man shall say to you, Lo here is Christ, or there: do not believe him.

24:24 Surgent enim pseudochristi, et pseudoprophetæ : et dabunt signa magna, et prodigia, ita ut in errorem inducantur (si fieri potest) etiam electi.

24:24 For there shall arise false Christs and false prophets and shall shew great signs and wonders, insomuch as to deceive (if possible) even the elect.

24:25 Ecce prædixi vobis.

24:25 Behold I have told it to you, beforehand.

24:26 Si ergo dixerint vobis : Ecce in deserto est, nolite exire ; Ecce in penetralibus, nolite credere.

24:26 If therefore they shall say to you, Behold he is in the desert: go ye not out. Behold he is in the closets: believe it not.

24:27 Sicut enim fulgur exit ab oriente, et paret usque in occidentem : ita erit et adventus Filii hominis.

24:27 For as lightning cometh out of the east and appeareth even into the west: so shall also the cowling of the Son of man be.

24:28 Ubicumque fuerit corpus, illic congregabuntur et aquilæ.

24:28 Wheresoever the body shall be, there shall the eagles also be gathered together.

24:29 Statim autem post tribulationem dierum illorum sol obscurabitur, et luna non dabit lumen suum, et stellæ cadent de cælo, et virtutes cælorum commovebuntur :

24:29 And immediately after the tribulation of those days, the sun shall be darkened and the moon shall not give her light and the stars shall fall from heaven and the powers of heaven shall be moved.

24:30 et tunc parebit signum Filii hominis in cælo : et tunc plangent omnes tribus terræ : et videbunt Filium hominis venientem in nubibus cæli cum virtute multa et majestate.

24:30 And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven. And then shall all tribes of the earth mourn: and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with much power and majesty.

24:31 Et mittet angelos suos cum tuba, et voce magna : et congregabunt electos ejus a quatuor ventis, a summis cælorum usque ad terminos eorum.

24:31 And he shall send his angels with a trumpet and a great voice: and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from the farthest parts of the heavens to the utmost bounds of them.

24:32 Ab arbore autem fici discite parabolam : cum jam ramus ejus tener fuerit, et folia nata, scitis quia prope est æstas :

24:32 And from the fig tree learn a parable: When the branch thereof is now tender and the leaves come forth, you know that summer is nigh.

24:33 ita et vos cum videritis hæc omnia, scitote quia prope est, in januis.

24:33 So you also, when you shall see all these things, know ye that it is nigh, even at the doors.

24:34 Amen dico vobis, quia non præteribit generatio hæc, donec omnia hæc fiant.

24:34 Amen I say to you that this generation shall not pass till all these things be done.

24:35 Cælum et terra transibunt, verba autem mea non præteribunt.

24:35 Heaven and earth shall pass: but my words shall not pass.

24:36 De die autem illa et hora nemo scit, neque angeli cælorum, nisi solus Pater.

24:36 But of that day and hour no one knoweth: no, not the angels of heaven, but the Father alone.

24:37 Sicut autem in diebus Noë, ita erit et adventus Filii hominis :

24:37 And as in the days of Noe, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.

24:38 sicut enim erant in diebus ante diluvium comedentes et bibentes, nubentes et nuptum tradentes, usque ad eum diem, quo intravit Noë in arcam,

24:38 For, as in the days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, even till that day in which Noe entered into the ark:

24:39 et non cognoverunt donec venit diluvium, et tulit omnes : ita erit et adventus Filii hominis.

24:39 And they knew not till the flood came and took them all away: so also shall the coming of the Son of man be.

24:40 Tunc duo erunt in agro : unus assumetur, et unus relinquetur.

24:40 Then two shall be in the field. One shall be taken and one shall be left.

24:41 Duæ molentes in mola : una assumetur, et una relinquetur.

24:41 Two women shall be grinding at the mill. One shall be taken and one shall be left.

24:42 Vigilate ergo, quia nescitis qua hora Dominus vester venturus sit.

24:42 Watch ye therefore, because you know not what hour your Lord will come.

24:43 Illud autem scitote, quoniam si sciret paterfamilias qua hora fur venturus esset, vigilaret utique, et non sineret perfodi domum suam.

24:43 But this know ye, that, if the goodman of the house knew at what hour the thief would come, he would certainly watch and would not suffer his house to be broken open.

24:44 Ideo et vos estote parati : quia qua nescitis hora Filius hominis venturus est.

24:44 Wherefore be you also ready, because at what hour you know not the Son of man will come.

24:45 Quis, putas, est fidelis servus, et prudens, quem constituit dominus suus super familiam suam ut det illis cibum in tempore ?

24:45 Who, thinkest thou, is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath appointed over his family, to give them meat in season?

24:46 Beatus ille servus, quem cum venerit dominus ejus, invenerit sic facientem.

24:46 Blessed is that servant, whom when his lord shall come he shall find so doing.

24:47 Amen dico vobis, quoniam super omnia bona sua constituet eum.

24:47 Amen I say to you: he shall place him over all his goods.

24:48 Si autem dixerit malus servus ille in corde suo : Moram fecit dominus meus venire :

24:48 But if that evil servant shall say in his heart: My lord is long a coming:

24:49 et cœperit percutere conservos suos, manducet autem et bibat cum ebriosis :

24:49 And shall begin to strike his fellow servants and shall eat and drink with drunkards:

24:50 veniet dominus servi illius in die qua non sperat, et hora qua ignorat :

24:50 The lord of that servant shall come in a day that he hopeth not and at an hour that he knoweth not:

24:51 et dividet eum, partemque ejus ponet cum hypocritis : illic erit fletus et stridor dentium.

24:51 And shall separate him and appoint his portion with the hypocrites. There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

Chapter 25

25:1 Tunc simile erit regnum cælorum decem virginibus : quæ accipientes lampades suas exierunt obviam sponso et sponsæ.

25:1 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be like to ten virgins, who taking their lamps went out to meet the bridegroom and the bride.

25:2 Quinque autem ex eis erant fatuæ, et quinque prudentes :

25:2 And five of them were foolish and five wise.

25:3 sed quinque fatuæ, acceptis lampadibus, non sumpserunt oleum secum :

25:3 But the five foolish, having taken their lamps, did not take oil with them.

25:4 prudentes vero acceperunt oleum in vasis suis cum lampadibus.

25:4 But the wise took oil in their vessels with the lamps.

25:5 Moram autem faciente sponso, dormitaverunt omnes et dormierunt.

25:5 And the bridegroom tarrying, they all slumbered and slept.

25:6 Media autem nocte clamor factus est : Ecce sponsus venit, exite obviam ei.

25:6 And at midnight there was a cry made: Behold the bridegroom cometh. Go ye forth to meet him.

25:7 Tunc surrexerunt omnes virgines illæ, et ornaverunt lampades suas.

25:7 Then all those virgins arose and trimmed their lamps.

25:8 Fatuæ autem sapientibus dixerunt : Date nobis de oleo vestro, quia lampades nostræ extinguuntur.

25:8 And the foolish said to the wise: Give us of your oil, for our lamps are gone out.

25:9 Responderunt prudentes, dicentes : Ne forte non sufficiat nobis, et vobis, ite potius ad vendentes, et emite vobis.

25:9 The wise answered, saying: Lest perhaps there be not enough for us and for you, go ye rather to them that sell and buy for yourselves.

25:10 Dum autem irent emere, venit sponsus : et quæ paratæ erant, intraverunt cum eo ad nuptias, et clausa est janua.

25:10 Now whilst they went to buy the bridegroom came: and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage. And the door was shut.

25:11 Novissime vero veniunt et reliquæ virgines, dicentes : Domine, domine, aperi nobis.

25:11 But at last came also the other virgins, saying: Lord, Lord, open to us.

25:12 At ille respondens, ait : Amen dico vobis, nescio vos.

25:12 But he answering said: Amen I say to you, I know you not.

25:13 Vigilate itaque, quia nescitis diem, neque horam.

25:13 Watch ye therefore, because you know not the day nor the hour.

25:14 Sicut enim homo peregre proficiscens, vocavit servos suos, et tradidit illis bona sua.

25:14 For even as a man going into a far country called his servants and delivered to them his goods;

25:15 Et uni dedit quinque talenta, alii autem duo, alii vero unum, unicuique secundum propriam virtutem : et profectus est statim.

25:15 And to one he gave five talents, and to another two, and to another one, to every one according to his proper ability: and immediately he took his journey.

25:16 Abiit autem qui quinque talenta acceperat, et operatus est in eis, et lucratus est alia quinque.

25:16 And he that had received the five talents went his way and traded with the same and gained other five.

25:17 Similiter et qui duo acceperat, lucratus est alia duo.

25:17 And in like manner he that had received the two gained other two.

25:18 Qui autem unum acceperat, abiens fodit in terram, et abscondit pecuniam domini sui.

25:18 But he that had received the one, going his way, digged into the earth and hid his lord's money.

25:19 Post multum vero temporis venit dominus servorum illorum, et posuit rationem cum eis.

25:19 But after a long time the lord of those servants came and reckoned with them.

25:20 Et accedens qui quinque talenta acceperat, obtulit alia quinque talenta, dicens : Domine, quinque talenta tradidisti mihi, ecce alia quinque superlucratus sum.

25:20 And he that had received the five talents coming, brought other five talents, saying: Lord, thou didst deliver to me five talents. Behold I have gained other five over and above.

25:21 Ait illi dominus ejus : Euge serve bone, et fidelis : quia super pauca fuisti fidelis, super multa te constituam ; intra in gaudium domini tui.

25:21 His lord said to him: Well done, good and faithful servant, because thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will place thee over many things. Enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

25:22 Accessit autem et qui duo talenta acceperat, et ait : Domine, duo talenta tradidisti mihi, ecce alia duo lucratus sum.

25:22 And he also that had received the two talents came and said: Lord, thou deliveredst two talents to me. Behold I have gained other two.

25:23 Ait illi dominus ejus : Euge serve bone, et fidelis : quia super pauca fuisti fidelis, super multa te constituam ; intra in gaudium domini tui.

25:23 His lord said to him: Well done, good and faithful servant: because thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will place thee over many things. Enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

25:24 Accedens autem et qui unum talentum acceperat, ait : Domine, scio quia homo durus es ; metis ubi non seminasti, et congregas ubi non sparsisti :

25:24 But he that had received the one talent, came and said: Lord, I know that thou art a hard man; thou reapest where thou hast not sown and gatherest where thou hast not strewed.

25:25 et timens abii, et abscondi talentum tuum in terra : ecce habes quod tuum est.

25:25 And being afraid, I went and hid thy talent in the earth. Behold here thou hast that which is thine.

25:26 Respondens autem dominus ejus, dixit ei : Serve male, et piger, sciebas quia meto ubi non semino, et congrego ubi non sparsi :

25:26 And his lord answering, said to him: Wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sow not and gather where I have not strewed.

25:27 oportuit ergo te committere pecuniam meam numulariis, et veniens ego recepissem utique quod meum est cum usura.

25:27 Thou oughtest therefore to have committed my money to the bankers: and at my coming I should have received my own with usury.

25:28 Tollite itaque ab eo talentum, et date ei qui habet decem talenta :

25:28 Take ye away therefore the talent from him and give it him that hath ten talents.

25:29 omni enim habenti dabitur, et abundabit : ei autem qui non habet, et quod videtur habere, auferetur ab eo.

25:29 For to every one that hath shall be given, and he shall abound: but from him that hath not, that also which he seemeth to have shall be taken away.

25:30 Et inutilem servum ejicite in tenebras exteriores : illic erit fletus, et stridor dentium.

25:30 And the unprofitable servant, cast ye out into the exterior darkness. There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

25:31 Cum autem venerit Filius hominis in majestate sua, et omnes angeli cum eo, tunc sedebit super sedem majestatis suæ :

25:31 And when the Son of man shall come in his majesty, and all the angels with him, then shall he sit upon the seat of his majesty.

25:32 et congregabuntur ante eum omnes gentes, et separabit eos ab invicem, sicut pastor segregat oves ab hædis :

25:32 And all nations shall be gathered together before him: and he shall separate them one from another, as the shepherd separateth the sheep from the goats:

25:33 et statuet oves quidem a dextris suis, hædos autem a sinistris.

25:33 And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on his left.

25:34 Tunc dicet rex his qui a dextris ejus erunt : Venite benedicti Patris mei, possidete paratum vobis regnum a constitutione mundi :

25:34 Then shall the king say to them that shall be on his right hand: Come, ye blessed of my Father, possess you the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.

25:35 esurivi enim, et dedistis mihi manducare : sitivi, et dedistis mihi bibere : hospes eram, et collegistis me :

25:35 For I was hungry, and you gave me to eat: I was thirsty, and you gave me to drink: I was a stranger, and you took me in:

25:36 nudus, et cooperuistis me : infirmus, et visitastis me : in carcere eram, et venistis ad me.

25:36 Naked, and you covered me: sick, and you visited me: I was in prison, and you came to me.

25:37 Tunc respondebunt ei justi, dicentes : Domine, quando te vidimus esurientem, et pavimus te : sitientem, et dedimus tibi potum ?

25:37 Then shall the just answer him, saying: Lord, when did we see thee hungry and fed thee: thirsty and gave thee drink?

25:38 quando autem te vidimus hospitem, et collegimus te : aut nudum, et cooperuimus te ?

25:38 Or when did we see thee a stranger and took thee in? Or naked and covered thee?

25:39 aut quando te vidimus infirmum, aut in carcere, et venimus ad te ?

25:39 Or when did we see thee sick or in prison and came to thee?

25:40 Et respondens rex, dicet illis : Amen dico vobis, quamdiu fecistis uni ex his fratribus meis minimis, mihi fecistis.

25:40 And the king answering shall say to them: Amen I say to you, as long as you did it to one of these my least brethren, you did it to me.

25:41 Tunc dicet et his qui a sinistris erunt : Discedite a me maledicti in ignem æternum, qui paratus est diabolo, et angelis ejus :

25:41 Then he shall say to them also that shall be on his left hand: Depart from me, you cursed, into everlasting fire, which was prepared for the devil and his angels.

25:42 esurivi enim, et non dedistis mihi manducare : sitivi, et non dedistis mihi potum :

25:42 For I was hungry and you gave me not to eat: I was thirsty and you gave me not to drink.

25:43 hospes eram, et non collegistis me : nudus, et non cooperuistis me : infirmus, et in carcere, et non visitastis me.

25:43 I was a stranger and you took me not in: naked and you covered me not: sick and in prison and you did not visit me.

25:44 Tunc respondebunt ei et ipsi, dicentes : Domine, quando te vidimus esurientem, aut sitientem, aut hospitem, aut nudum, aut infirmum, aut in carcere, et non ministravimus tibi ?

25:44 Then they also shall answer him, saying: Lord, when did we see thee hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison and did not minister to thee?

25:45 Tunc respondebit illis, dicens : Amen dico vobis : Quamdiu non fecistis uni de minoribus his, nec mihi fecistis.

25:45 Then he shall answer them, saying: Amen: I say to you, as long as you did it not to one of these least, neither did you do it to me.

25:46 Et ibunt hi in supplicium æternum : justi autem in vitam æternam.

25:46 And these shall go into everlasting punishment: but the just, into life everlasting.

Chapter 26

26:1 Et factum est : cum consummasset Jesus sermones hos omnes, dixit discipulis suis :

26:1 And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended all these words, he said to his disciples:

26:2 Scitis quia post biduum Pascha fiet, et Filius hominis tradetur ut crucifigatur.

26:2 You know that after two days shall be the pasch: and the Son of man shall be delivered up to be crucified.

26:3 Tunc congregati sunt principes sacerdotum, et seniores populi, in atrium principis sacerdotum, qui dicebatur Caiphas :

26:3 Then were gathered together the chief priests and ancients of the people, into the court of the high priest, who was called Caiphas:

26:4 et consilium fecerunt ut Jesum dolo tenerent, et occiderent.

26:4 And they consulted together that by subtilty they might apprehend Jesus and put him to death.

26:5 Dicebant autem : Non in die festo, ne forte tumultus fieret in populo.

26:5 But they said: Not on the festival day, lest perhaps there should be a tumult among the people.

26:6 Cum autem Jesus esset in Bethania in domo Simonis leprosi,

26:6 And when Jesus was in Bethania, in the house of Simon the leper,

26:7 accessit ad eum mulier habens alabastrum unguenti pretiosi, et effudit super caput ipsius recumbentis.

26:7 There came to him a woman having an alabaster box of precious ointment and poured it on his head as he was at table.

26:8 Videntes autem discipuli, indignati sunt, dicentes : Ut quid perditio hæc ?

26:8 And the disciples seeing it had indignation, saying: To what purpose is this waste?

26:9 potuit enim istud venundari multo, et dari pauperibus.

26:9 For this might have been sold for much and given to the poor.

26:10 Sciens autem Jesus, ait illis : Quid molesti estis huic mulieri ? opus enim bonum operata est in me.

26:10 And Jesus knowing it, said to them: Why do you trouble this woman? For she hath wrought a good work upon me.

26:11 Nam semper pauperes habetis vobiscum : me autem non semper habetis.

26:11 For the poor you have always with you: but me you have not always.

26:12 Mittens enim hæc unguentum hoc in corpus meum, ad sepeliendum me fecit.

26:12 For she in pouring this ointment on my body hath done it for my burial.

26:13 Amen dico vobis, ubicumque prædicatum fuerit hoc Evangelium in toto mundo, dicetur et quod hæc fecit in memoriam ejus.

26:13 Amen I say to you, wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, that also which she hath done shall be told for a memory of her.

26:14 Tunc abiit unus de duodecim, qui dicebatur Judas Iscariotes, ad principes sacerdotum :

26:14 Then went one of the twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot, to the chief priests.

26:15 et ait illis : Quid vultis mihi dare, et ego vobis eum tradam ? At illi constituerunt ei triginta argenteos.

26:15 And said to them: What will you give me, and I will deliver him unto you? But they appointed him thirty pieces of silver.

26:16 Et exinde quærebat opportunitatem ut eum traderet.

26:16 And from thenceforth he sought opportunity to betray him.

26:17 Prima autem die azymorum accesserunt discipuli ad Jesum, dicentes : Ubi vis paremus tibi comedere Pascha ?

26:17 And on the first day of the Azymes, the disciples came to Jesus, saying: Where wilt thou that we prepare for thee to eat the pasch?

26:18 At Jesus dixit : Ite in civitatem ad quemdam, et dicite ei : Magister dicit : Tempus meum prope est, apud te facio Pascha cum discipulis meis.

26:18 But Jesus said: Go ye into the city to a certain man and say to him: The master saith, My time is near at hand. With thee I make the pasch with my disciples.

26:19 Et fecerunt discipuli sicut constituit illis Jesus, et paraverunt Pascha.

26:19 And the disciples did as Jesus appointed to them: and they prepared the pasch.

26:20 Vespere autem facto, discumbebat cum duodecim discipulis suis.

26:20 But when it was evening, he sat down with his twelve disciples.

26:21 Et edentibus illis, dixit : Amen dico vobis, quia unus vestrum me traditurus est.

26:21 And whilst they were eating, he said: Amen I say to you that one of you is about to betray me.

26:22 Et contristati valde, cœperunt singuli dicere : Numquid ego sum Domine ?

26:22 And they being very much troubled began every one to say: Is it I, Lord?

26:23 At ipse respondens, ait : Qui intingit mecum manum in paropside, hic me tradet.

26:23 But he answering said: He that dippeth his hand with me in the dish, he shall betray me.

26:24 Filius quidem hominis vadit, sicut scriptum est de illo : væ autem homini illi, per quem Filius hominis tradetur ! bonum erat ei, si natus non fuisset homo ille.

26:24 The Son of man indeed goeth, as it is written of him. But woe to that man by whom the Son of man shall be betrayed. It were better for him, if that man had not been born.

26:25 Respondens autem Judas, qui tradidit eum, dixit : Numquid ego sum Rabbi ? Ait illi : Tu dixisti.

26:25 And Judas that betrayed him answering, said: Is it I, Rabbi? He saith to him: Thou hast said it.

26:26 Cœnantibus autem eis, accepit Jesus panem, et benedixit, ac fregit, deditque discipulis suis, et ait : Accipite, et comedite : hoc est corpus meum.

26:26 And whilst they were at supper, Jesus took bread and blessed and broke and gave to his disciples and said: Take ye and eat. This is my body.

26:27 Et accipiens calicem, gratias egit : et dedit illis, dicens : Bibite ex hoc omnes.

26:27 And taking the chalice, he gave thanks and gave to them, saying: Drink ye all of this.

26:28 Hic est enim sanguis meus novi testamenti, qui pro multis effundetur in remissionem peccatorum.

26:28 For this is my blood of the new testament, which shall be shed for many unto remission of sins.

26:29 Dico autem vobis : non bibam amodo de hoc genimine vitis usque in diem illum, cum illud bibam vobiscum novum in regno Patris mei.

26:29 And I say to you, I will not drink from henceforth of this fruit of the vine until that day when I shall drink it with you new in the kingdom of my Father.

26:30 Et hymno dicto, exierunt in montem Oliveti.

26:30 And a hymn being said, they went out unto mount Olivet.

26:31 Tunc dicit illis Jesus : Omnes vos scandalum patiemini in me in ista nocte. Scriptum est enim : Percutiam pastorem, et dispergentur oves gregis.

26:31 Then Jesus saith to them: All you shall be scandalized in me this night. For it is written: I will strike the shepherd: and the sheep of the flock shall be dispersed.

26:32 Postquam autem resurrexero, præcedam vos in Galilæam.

26:32 But after I shall be risen again, I will go before you into Galilee.

26:33 Respondens autem Petrus, ait illi : Et si omnes scandalizati fuerint in te, ego numquam scandalizabor.

26:33 And Peter answering, said to him: Although all shall be scandalized in thee, I will never be scandalized.

26:34 Ait illi Jesus : Amen dico tibi, quia in hac nocte, antequam gallus cantet, ter me negabis.

26:34 Jesus said to him: Amen I say to thee that in this night before the cock crow, thou wilt deny me thrice.

26:35 Ait illi Petrus : Etiamsi oportuerit me mori tecum, non te negabo. Similiter et omnes discipuli dixerunt.

26:35 Peter saith to him: Yea, though I should die with thee, I will not deny thee. And in like manner said all the disciples.

26:36 Tunc venit Jesus cum illis in villam, quæ dicitur Gethsemani, et dixit discipulis suis : Sedete hic donec vadam illuc, et orem.

26:36 Then Jesus came with them into a country place which is called Gethsemani. And he said to his disciples: Sit you here, till I go yonder and pray.

26:37 Et assumpto Petro, et duobus filiis Zebedæi, cœpit contristari et mœstus esse.

26:37 And taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to grow sorrowful and to be sad.

26:38 Tunc ait illis : Tristis est anima mea usque ad mortem : sustinete hic, et vigilate mecum.

26:38 Then he saith to them: My soul is sorrowful even unto death. Stay you here and watch with me.

26:39 Et progressus pusillum, procidit in faciem suam, orans, et dicens : Pater mi, si possibile est, transeat a me calix iste : verumtamen non sicut ego volo, sed sicut tu.

26:39 And going a little further, he fell upon his face, praying and saying: My Father, if it be possible, let this chalice pass from me. Nevertheless, not as I will but as thou wilt.

26:40 Et venit ad discipulos suos, et invenit eos dormientes, et dicit Petro : Sic non potuistis una hora vigilare mecum ?

26:40 And he cometh to his disciples and findeth them asleep. And he saith to Peter: What? Could you not watch one hour with me?

26:41 Vigilate, et orate ut non intretis in tentationem. Spiritus quidem promptus est, caro autem infirma.

26:41 Watch ye: and pray that ye enter not into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

26:42 Iterum secundo abiit, et oravit, dicens : Pater mi, si non potest hic calix transire nisi bibam illum, fiat voluntas tua.

26:42 Again the second time, he went and prayed, saying: My Father, if this chalice may not pass away, but I must drink it, thy will be done.

26:43 Et venit iterum, et invenit eos dormientes : erant enim oculi eorum gravati.

26:43 And he cometh again and findeth them sleeping: for their eyes were heavy.

26:44 Et relictis illis, iterum abiit, et oravit tertio, eumdem sermonem dicens.

26:44 And leaving them, he went again: and he prayed the third time, saying the selfsame word.

26:45 Tunc venit ad discipulos suos, et dicit illis : Dormite jam, et requiescite : ecce appropinquavit hora, et Filius hominis tradetur in manus peccatorum.

26:45 Then he cometh to his disciples and said to them: Sleep ye now and take your rest. Behold the hour is at hand: and the Son of man shall be betrayed into the hands of sinners.

26:46 Surgite, eamus : ecce appropinquavit qui me tradet.

26:46 Rise: let us go. Behold he is at hand that will betray me.

26:47 Adhuc eo loquente, ecce Judas unus de duodecim venit, et cum eo turba multa cum gladiis et fustibus, missi a principibus sacerdotum, et senioribus populi.

26:47 As he yet spoke, behold Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and the ancients of the people.

26:48 Qui autem tradidit eum, dedit illis signum, dicens : Quemcumque osculatus fuero, ipse est, tenete eum.

26:48 And he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying: Whomsoever I shall kiss, that is he. Hold him fast.

26:49 Et confestim accedens ad Jesum, dixit : Ave Rabbi. Et osculatus est eum.

26:49 And forthwith coming to Jesus, he said: Hail, Rabbi. And he kissed him.

26:50 Dixitque illi Jesus : Amice, ad quid venisti ? Tunc accesserunt, et manus injecerunt in Jesum, et tenuerunt eum.

26:50 And Jesus said to him: Friend, whereto art thou come? Then they came up and laid hands on Jesus and held him.

26:51 Et ecce unus ex his qui erant cum Jesu, extendens manum, exemit gladium suum, et percutiens servum principis sacerdotum amputavit auriculam ejus.

26:51 And behold one of them that were with Jesus, stretching forth his hand, drew out his sword: and striking the servant of the high priest, cut off his ear.

26:52 Tunc ait illi Jesus : Converte gladium tuum in locum suum : omnes enim, qui acceperint gladium, gladio peribunt.

26:52 Then Jesus saith to him: Put up again thy sword into its place: for all that take the sword shall perish with the sword.

26:53 An putas, quia non possum rogare patrem meum, et exhibebit mihi modo plusquam duodecim legiones angelorum ?

26:53 Thinkest thou that I cannot ask my Father, and he will give me presently more than twelve legions of angels?

26:54 Quomodo ergo implebuntur Scripturæ, quia sic oportet fieri ?

26:54 How then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that so it must be done?

26:55 In illa hora dixit Jesus turbis : Tamquam ad latronem existis cum gladiis et fustibus comprehendere me : quotidie apud vos sedebam docens in templo, et non me tenuistis.

26:55 In that same hour, Jesus said to the multitudes: You are come out, as it were to a robber, with swords and clubs to apprehend me. I sat daily with you, teaching in the temple: and you laid not hands on me.

26:56 Hoc autem totum factum est, ut adimplerentur Scripturæ prophetarum. Tunc discipuli omnes, relicto eo, fugerunt.

26:56 Now all this was done that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then the disciples, all leaving him, fled.

26:57 At illi tenentes Jesum, duxerunt ad Caipham principem sacerdotum, ubi scribæ et seniores convenerant.

26:57 But they holding Jesus led him to Caiphas the high priest, where the scribes and the ancients were assembled.

26:58 Petrus autem sequebatur eum a longe, usque in atrium principis sacerdotum. Et ingressus intro, sedebat cum ministris, ut videret finem.

26:58 And Peter followed him afar off, even to the court of the high priest, And going in, he sat with the servants, that he might see the end.

26:59 Principes autem sacerdotum, et omne concilium, quærebant falsum testimonium contra Jesum, ut eum morti traderent :

26:59 And the chief priests and the whole council sought false witness against Jesus, that they might put him to death.

26:60 et non invenerunt, cum multi falsi testes accessissent. Novissime autem venerunt duo falsi testes,

26:60 And they found not, whereas many false witnesses had come in. And last of all there came two false witnesses:

26:61 et dixerunt : Hic dixit : Possum destruere templum Dei, et post triduum reædificare illud.

26:61 And they said: This man said, I am able to destroy the temple of God and after three days to rebuild it.

26:62 Et surgens princeps sacerdotum, ait illi : Nihil respondes ad ea, quæ isti adversum te testificantur ?

26:62 And the high priest rising up, said to him: Answerest thou nothing to the things which these witness against thee?

26:63 Jesus autem tacebat. Et princeps sacerdotum ait illi : Adjuro te per Deum vivum, ut dicas nobis si tu es Christus Filius Dei.

26:63 But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest said to him: I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us if thou be the Christ the Son of God.

26:64 Dicit illi Jesus : Tu dixisti. Verumtamen dico vobis, amodo videbitis Filium hominis sedentem a dextris virtutis Dei, et venientem in nubibus cæli.

26:64 Jesus saith to him: Thou hast said it. Nevertheless I say to you, hereafter you shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of the power of God and coming in the clouds of heaven.

26:65 Tunc princeps sacerdotum scidit vestimenta sua, dicens : Blasphemavit : quid adhuc egemus testibus ? ecce nunc audistis blasphemiam :

26:65 Then the high priest rent his garments, saying: He hath blasphemed: What further need have we of witnesses? Behold, now you have heard the blasphemy.

26:66 quid vobis videtur ? At illi respondentes dixerunt : Reus est mortis.

26:66 What think you? But they answering, said: He is guilty of death.

26:67 Tunc exspuerunt in faciem ejus, et colaphis eum ceciderunt, alii autem palmas in faciem ejus dederunt,

26:67 Then did they spit in his face and buffeted him. And others struck his face with the palms of their hands,

26:68 dicentes : Prophetiza nobis Christe, quis est qui te percussit ?

26:68 Saying: Prophesy unto us, O Christ. Who is he that struck thee?

26:69 Petrus vero sedebat foris in atrio : et accessit ad eum una ancilla, dicens : Et tu cum Jesu Galilæo eras.

26:69 But Peter sat without in the court. And there came to him a servant maid, saying: Thou also wast with Jesus the Galilean.

26:70 At ille negavit coram omnibus, dicens : Nescio quid dicis.

26:70 But he denied before them all, saying: I know not what thou sayest.

26:71 Exeunte autem illo januam, vidit eum alia ancilla, et ait his qui erant ibi : Et hic erat cum Jesu Nazareno.

26:71 And as he went out of the gate, another maid saw him; and she saith to them that were there: This man also was with Jesus of Nazareth.

26:72 Et iterum negavit cum juramento : Quia non novi hominem.

26:72 And again he denied with an oath: I know not the man.

26:73 Et post pusillum accesserunt qui stabant, et dixerunt Petro : Vere et tu ex illis es : nam et loquela tua manifestum te facit.

26:73 And after a little while, they came that stood by and said to Peter: Surely thou also art one of them. For even thy speech doth discover thee.

26:74 Tunc cœpit detestari et jurare quia non novisset hominem. Et continuo gallus cantavit.

26:74 Then he began to curse and to swear that he knew not the man. And immediately the cock crew.

26:75 Et recordatus est Petrus verbi Jesu, quod dixerat : Priusquam gallus cantet, ter me negabis. Et egressus foras, flevit amare.

26:75 And Peter remembered the word of Jesus which he had said: Before the cock crow, thou wilt deny me thrice. And going forth, he wept bitterly.

Chapter 27

27:1 Mane autem facto, consilium inierunt omnes principes sacerdotum et seniores populi adversus Jesum, ut eum morti traderent.

27:1 And when morning was come, all the chief priests and ancients of the people took counsel against Jesus, that they might put him to death.

27:2 Et vinctum adduxerunt eum, et tradiderunt Pontio Pilato præsidi.

27:2 And they brought him bound and delivered him to Pontius Pilate the governor.

27:3 Tunc videns Judas, qui eum tradidit, quod damnatus esset, pœnitentia ductus, retulit triginta argenteos principibus sacerdotum, et senioribus,

27:3 Then Judas, who betrayed him, seeing that he was condemned, repenting himself, brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and ancients,

27:4 dicens : Peccavi, tradens sanguinem justum. At illi dixerunt : Quid ad nos ? tu videris.

27:4 Saying: I have sinned in betraying innocent blood. But they said: What is that to us? Look thou to it.

27:5 Et projectis argenteis in templo, recessit : et abiens laqueo se suspendit.

27:5 And casting down the pieces of silver in the temple, he departed and went and hanged himself with an halter.

27:6 Principes autem sacerdotum, acceptis argenteis, dixerunt : Non licet eos mittere in corbonam : quia pretium sanguinis est.

27:6 But the chief priests having taken the pieces of silver, said: It is not lawful to put them into the corbona, because it is the price of blood.

27:7 Consilio autem inito, emerunt ex illis agrum figuli, in sepulturam peregrinorum.

27:7 And after they had consulted together, they bought with them the potter's field, to be a burying place for strangers.

27:8 Propter hoc vocatus est ager ille, Haceldama, hoc est, Ager sanguinis, usque in hodiernum diem.

27:8 For this cause that field was called Haceldama, that is, the field of blood, even to this day.

27:9 Tunc impletum est quod dictum est per Jeremiam prophetam, dicentem : Et acceperunt triginta argenteos pretium appretiati, quem appretiaverunt a filiis Israël :

27:9 Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremias the prophet, saying: And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of him that was prized, whom they prized of the children of Israel.

27:10 et dederunt eos in agrum figuli, sicut constituit mihi Dominus.

27:10 And they gave them unto the potter's field, as the Lord appointed to me.

27:11 Jesus autem stetit ante præsidem, et interrogavit eum præses, dicens : Tu es rex Judæorum ? Dicit illi Jesus : Tu dicis.

27:11 And Jesus stood before the governor, and the governor asked him, saying: Art thou the king of the Jews? Jesus saith to him: Thou sayest it.

27:12 Et cum accusaretur a principibus sacerdotum et senioribus, nihil respondit.

27:12 And when he was accused by the chief priests and ancients, he answered nothing.

27:13 Tunc dicit illi Pilatus : Non audis quanta adversum te dicunt testimonia ?

27:13 Then Pilate saith to him: Dost not thou hear how great testimonies they allege against thee?

27:14 Et non respondit ei ad ullum verbum, ita ut miraretur præses vehementer.

27:14 And he answered him to never a word, so that the governor wondered exceedingly.

27:15 Per diem autem solemnem consueverat præses populo dimittere unum vinctum, quem voluissent :

27:15 Now upon the solemn day the governor was accustomed to release to the people one prisoner, whom they would.

27:16 habebat autem tunc vinctum insignem, qui dicebatur Barabbas.

27:16 And he had then a notorious prisoner that was called Barabbas.

27:17 Congregatis ergo illis, dixit Pilatus : Quem vultis dimittam vobis : Barabbam, an Jesum, qui dicitur Christus ?

27:17 They therefore being gathered together, Pilate said: Whom will you that I release to You: Barabbas, or Jesus that is called Christ?

27:18 Sciebat enim quod per invidiam tradidissent eum.

27:18 For he knew that for envy they had delivered him.

27:19 Sedente autem illo pro tribunali, misit ad eum uxor ejus, dicens : Nihil tibi, et justo illi : multa enim passa sum hodie per visum propter eum.

27:19 And as he was sitting in the place of judgment, his wife sent to him, saying: Have thou nothing to do with that just man; for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him.

27:20 Principes autem sacerdotum et seniores persuaserunt populis ut peterent Barabbam, Jesum vero perderent.

27:20 But the chief priests and ancients persuaded the people that they should ask Barabbas and make Jesus away.

27:21 Respondens autem præses, ait illis : Quem vultis vobis de duobus dimitti ? At illi dixerunt : Barabbam.

27:21 And the governor answering, said to them: Whether will you of the two to be released unto you? But they said: Barabbas.

27:22 Dicit illis Pilatus : Quid igitur faciam de Jesu, qui dicitur Christus ?

27:22 Pilate saith to them: What shall I do then with Jesus that is called Christ? They say all: Let him be crucified.

27:23 Dicunt omnes : Crucifigatur. Ait illis præses : Quid enim mali fecit ? At illi magis clamabant dicentes : Crucifigatur.

27:23 The governor said to them: Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying: Let him be crucified.

27:24 Videns autem Pilatus quia nihil proficeret, sed magis tumultus fieret : accepta aqua, lavit manus coram populo, dicens : Innocens ego sum a sanguine justi hujus : vos videritis.

27:24 And Pilate seeing that he prevailed nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, taking water washed his hands before the people, saying: I am innocent of the blood of this just man. Look you to it.

27:25 Et respondens universus populus, dixit : Sanguis ejus super nos, et super filios nostros.

27:25 And the whole people answering, said: His blood be upon us and upon our children.

27:26 Tunc dimisit illis Barabbam : Jesum autem flagellatum tradidit eis ut crucifigeretur.

27:26 Then he released to them Barabbas: and having scourged Jesus, delivered him unto them to be crucified.

27:27 Tunc milites præsidis suscipientes Jesum in prætorium, congregaverunt ad eum universam cohortem :

27:27 Then the soldiers of the governor, taking Jesus into the hall, gathered together unto him the whole band.

27:28 et exuentes eum, chlamydem coccineam circumdederunt ei,

27:28 And stripping him, they put a scarlet cloak about him.

27:29 et plectentes coronam de spinis, posuerunt super caput ejus, et arundinem in dextera ejus. Et genu flexo ante eum, illudebant ei, dicentes : Ave rex Judæorum.

27:29 And platting a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand. And bowing the knee before him, they mocked him, saying: Hail, King of the Jews.

27:30 Et exspuentes in eum, acceperunt arundinem, et percutiebant caput ejus.

27:30 And spitting upon him, they took the reed and struck his head.

27:31 Et postquam illuserunt ei, exuerunt eum chlamyde, et induerunt eum vestimentis ejus, et duxerunt eum ut crucifigerent.

27:31 And after they had mocked him, they took off the cloak from him and put on him his own garments and led him away to crucify him.

27:32 Exeuntes autem invenerunt hominem Cyrenæum, nomine Simonem : hunc angariaverunt ut tolleret crucem ejus.

27:32 And going out, they found a man of Cyrene, named Simon: him they forced to take up his cross.

27:33 Et venerunt in locum qui dicitur Golgotha, quod est Calvariæ locus.

27:33 And they came to the place that is called Golgotha, which is the place of Calvary.

27:34 Et dederunt ei vinum bibere cum felle mistum. Et cum gustasset, noluit bibere.

27:34 And they gave him wine to drink mingled with gall. And when he had tasted, he would not drink.

27:35 Postquam autem crucifixerunt eum, diviserunt vestimenta ejus, sortem mittentes : ut impleretur quod dictum est per prophetam dicentem : Diviserunt sibi vestimenta mea, et super vestem meam miserunt sortem.

27:35 And after they had crucified him, they divided his garments, casting lots; that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying: They divided my garments among them; and upon my vesture they cast lots.

27:36 Et sedentes servabant eum.

27:36 And they sat and watched him.

27:37 Et imposuerunt super caput ejus causam ipsius scriptam : Hic est Jesus rex Judæorum.

27:37 And they put over his head his cause written: THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.

27:38 Tunc crucifixi sunt cum eo duo latrones : unus a dextris, et unus a sinistris.

27:38 Then were crucified with him two thieves: one on the right hand and one on the left.

27:39 Prætereuntes autem blasphemabant eum moventes capita sua,

27:39 And they that passed by blasphemed him, wagging their heads,

27:40 et dicentes : Vah ! qui destruis templum Dei, et in triduo illud reædificas : salva temetipsum : si Filius Dei es, descende de cruce.

27:40 And saying: Vah, thou that destroyest the temple of God and in three days dost rebuild it: save thy own self. If thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross.

27:41 Similiter et principes sacerdotum illudentes cum scribis et senioribus dicebant :

27:41 In like manner also the chief priests, with the scribes and ancients, mocking said:

27:42 Alios salvos fecit, seipsum non potest salvum facere : si rex Israël est, descendat nunc de cruce, et credimus ei :

27:42 He saved others: himself he cannot save. If he be the king of Israel, let him now come down from the cross: and we will believe him.

27:43 confidit in Deo : liberet nunc, si vult eum : dixit enim : Quia Filius Dei sum.

27:43 He trusted in God: let him now deliver him if he will have him. For he said: I am the Son of God.

27:44 Idipsum autem et latrones, qui crucifixi erant cum eo, improperabant ei.

27:44 And the selfsame thing the thieves also that were crucified with him reproached him with.

27:45 A sexta autem hora tenebræ factæ sunt super universam terram usque ad horam nonam.

27:45 Now from the sixth hour, there was darkness over the whole earth, until the ninth hour.

27:46 Et circa horam nonam clamavit Jesus voce magna, dicens : Eli, Eli, lamma sabacthani ? hoc est : Deus meus, Deus meus, ut quid dereliquisti me ?

27:46 And about the ninth hour, Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying: Eli, Eli, lamma sabacthani? That is, My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken me?

27:47 Quidam autem illic stantes, et audientes, dicebant : Eliam vocat iste.

27:47 And some that stood there and heard said: This man calleth Elias.

27:48 Et continuo currens unus ex eis, acceptam spongiam implevit aceto, et imposuit arundini, et dabat ei bibere.

27:48 And immediately one of them running took a sponge and filled it with vinegar and put it on a reed and gave him to drink.

27:49 Ceteri vero dicebant : Sine, videamus an veniat Elias liberans eum.

27:49 And the others said: Let be. Let us see whether Elias will come to deliver him.

27:50 Jesus autem iterum clamans voce magna, emisit spiritum.

27:50 And Jesus again crying with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost.

27:51 Et ecce velum templi scissum est in duas partes a summo usque deorsum : et terra mota est, et petræ scissæ sunt,

27:51 And behold the veil of the temple was rent in two from the top even to the bottom: and the earth quaked and the rocks were rent.

27:52 et monumenta aperta sunt : et multa corpora sanctorum, qui dormierant, surrexerunt.

27:52 And the graves were opened: and many bodies of the saints that had slept arose,

27:53 Et exeuntes de monumentis post resurrectionem ejus, venerunt in sanctam civitatem, et apparuerunt multis.

27:53 And coming out of the tombs after his resurrection, came into the holy city and appeared to many.

27:54 Centurio autem, et qui cum eo erant, custodientes Jesum, viso terræmotu, et his quæ fiebant, timuerunt valde, dicentes : Vere Filius Dei erat iste.

27:54 Now the centurion and they that were with him watching Jesus, having seen the earthquake and the things that were done, were sore afraid, saying: Indeed this was the Son of God.

27:55 Erant autem ibi mulieres multæ a longe, quæ secutæ erant Jesum a Galilæa, ministrantes ei :

27:55 And there were there many women afar off, who had followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him:

27:56 inter quas erat Maria Magdalene, et Maria Jacobi, et Joseph mater, et mater filiorum Zebedæi.

27:56 Among whom was Mary Magdalen and Mary the mother of James and Joseph and the mother of the sons of Zebedee.

27:57 Cum autem sero factum esset, venit quidam homo dives ab Arimathæa, nomine Joseph, qui et ipse discipulus erat Jesu :

27:57 And when it was evening, there came a certain rich man of Arimathea, named Joseph, who also himself was a disciple of Jesus.

27:58 hic accessit ad Pilatum, et petiit corpus Jesu. Tunc Pilatus jussit reddi corpus.

27:58 He went to Pilate and asked the body of Jesus. Then Pilate commanded that the body should be delivered.

27:59 Et accepto corpore, Joseph involvit illud in sindone munda,

27:59 And Joseph taking the body wrapped it up in a clean linen cloth:

27:60 et posuit illud in monumento suo novo, quod exciderat in petra. Et advolvit saxum magnum ad ostium monumenti, et abiit.

27:60 And laid it in his own new monument, which he had hewed out in a rock. And he rolled a great stone to the door of the monument and went his way.

27:61 Erant autem ibi Maria Magdalene, et altera Maria, sedentes contra sepulchrum.

27:61 And there was there Mary Magdalen and the other Mary, sitting over against the sepulchre.

27:62 Altera autem die, quæ est post Parasceven, convenerunt principes sacerdotum et pharisæi ad Pilatum,

27:62 And the next day, which followed the day of preparation, the chief priests and the Pharisees came together to Pilate,

27:63 dicentes : Domine, recordati sumus, quia seductor ille dixit adhuc vivens : Post tres dies resurgam.

27:63 Saying: Sir, we have remembered, that that seducer said, while he was yet alive: After three days I will rise again.

27:64 Jube ergo custodiri sepulchrum usque in diem tertium : ne forte veniant discipuli ejus, et furentur eum, et dicant plebi : Surrexit a mortuis : et erit novissimus error pejor priore.

27:64 Command therefore the sepulchre to be guarded until the third day: lest perhaps his disciples come and steal him away and say to the people: He is risen from the dead. And the last error shall be worse than the first.

27:65 Ait illis Pilatus : Habetis custodiam, ite, custodite sicut scitis.

27:65 Pilate saith to them: You have a guard. Go, guard it as you know.

27:66 Illi autem abeuntes, munierunt sepulchrum, signantes lapidem, cum custodibus.

27:66 And they departing, made the sepulchre sure, sealing the stone and setting guards.

Chapter 28

28:1 Vespere autem sabbati, quæ lucescit in prima sabbati, venit Maria Magdalene, et altera Maria, videre sepulchrum.

28:1 And in the end of the sabbath, when it began to dawn towards the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalen and the other Mary, to see the sepulchre.

28:2 Et ecce terræmotus factus est magnus. Angelus enim Domini descendit de cælo : et accedens revolvit lapidem, et sedebat super eum :

28:2 And behold there was a great earthquake. For an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and coming rolled back the stone and sat upon it.

28:3 erat autem aspectus ejus sicut fulgur : et vestimentum ejus sicut nix.

28:3 And his countenance was as lightning and his raiment as snow.

28:4 Præ timore autem ejus exterriti sunt custodes, et facti sunt velut mortui.

28:4 And for fear of him, the guards were struck with terror and became as dead men.

28:5 Respondens autem angelus dixit mulieribus : Nolite timere vos : scio enim, quod Jesum, qui crucifixus est, quæritis.

28:5 And the angel answering, said to the women: Fear not you: for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified.

28:6 Non est hic : surrexit enim, sicut dixit : venite, et videte locum ubi positus erat Dominus.

28:6 He is not here. For he is risen, as he said. Come, and see the place where the Lord was laid.

28:7 Et cito euntes, dicite discipulis ejus quia surrexit : et ecce præcedit vos in Galilæam : ibi eum videbitis : ecce prædixi vobis.

28:7 And going quickly, tell ye his disciples that he is risen. And behold he will go before you into Galilee. There you shall see him. Lo, I have foretold it to you.

28:8 Et exierunt cito de monumento cum timore et gaudio magno, currentes nuntiare discipulis ejus.

28:8 And they went out quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy, running to tell his disciples.

28:9 Et ecce Jesus occurrit illis, dicens : Avete. Illæ autem accesserunt, et tenuerunt pedes ejus, et adoraverunt eum.

28:9 And behold, Jesus met them, saying: All hail. But they came up and took hold of his feet and adored him.

28:10 Tunc ait illis Jesus : Nolite timere : ite, nuntiate fratribus meis ut eant in Galilæam ; ibi me videbunt.

28:10 Then Jesus said to them: Fear not. Go, tell my brethren that they go into Galilee. There they shall see me.

28:11 Quæ cum abiissent, ecce quidam de custodibus venerunt in civitatem, et nuntiaverunt principibus sacerdotum omnia quæ facta fuerant.

28:11 Who when they were departed, behold, some of the guards came into the city and told the chief priests all things that had been done.

28:12 Et congregati cum senioribus consilio accepto, pecuniam copiosam dederunt militibus,

28:12 And they being assembled together with the ancients, taking counsel, gave a great sum of money to the soldiers,

28:13 dicentes : Dicite quia discipuli ejus nocte venerunt, et furati sunt eum, nobis dormientibus.

28:13 Saying: Say you, His disciples came by night and stole him away when we were asleep.

28:14 Et si hoc auditum fuerit a præside, nos suadebimus ei, et securos vos faciemus.

28:14 And if the governor shall hear of this, we will persuade him and secure you.

28:15 At illi, accepta pecunia, fecerunt sicut erant edocti. Et divulgatum est verbum istud apud Judæos, usque in hodiernum diem.

28:15 So they taking the money, did as they were taught: and this word was spread abroad among the Jews even unto this day.

28:16 Undecim autem discipuli abierunt in Galilæam in montem ubi constituerat illis Jesus.

28:16 And the eleven disciples went into Galilee, unto the mountain where Jesus had appointed them.

28:17 Et videntes eum adoraverunt : quidam autem dubitaverunt.

28:17 And seeing him they adored: but some doubted.

28:18 Et accedens Jesus locutus est eis, dicens : Data est mihi omnis potestas in cælo et in terra :

28:18 And Jesus coming, spoke to them, saying: All power is given to me in heaven and in earth.

28:19 euntes ergo docete omnes gentes : baptizantes eos in nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti :

28:19 Going therefore, teach ye all nations: baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost.

28:20 docentes eos servare omnia quæcumque mandavi vobis : et ecce ego vobiscum sum omnibus diebus, usque ad consummationem sæculi.

28:20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you. And behold I am with you all days, even to the consummation of the world.

Mark

Chapter 1

1:1 Initium Evangelii Jesu Christi, Filii Dei.

1:1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

1:2 Sicut scriptum est in Isaia propheta : Ecce ego mitto angelum meum ante faciem tuam, qui præparabit viam tuam ante te.

1:2 As it is written in Isaias the prophet: Behold I send my angel before thy face, who shall prepare the way before thee.

1:3 Vox clamantis in deserto : Parate viam Domini, rectas facite semitas ejus.

1:3 A voice of one crying in the desert: Prepare ye the way of the Lord; make straight his paths.

1:4 Fuit Joannes in deserto baptizans, et prædicans baptismum pœnitentiæ in remissionem peccatorum.

1:4 John was in the desert, baptizing and preaching the baptism of penance, unto remission of sins.

1:5 Et egrediebatur ad eum omnis Judææ regio, et Jerosolymitæ universi, et baptizabantur ab illo in Jordanis flumine, confitentes peccata sua.

1:5 And there went out to him all the country of Judea and all they of Jerusalem and were baptized by him in the river of Jordan, confessing their sins.

1:6 Et erat Joannes vestitus pilis cameli, et zona pellicea circa lumbos ejus, et locustas et mel silvestre edebat.

1:6 And John was clothed camel's hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins: and he ate locusts and wild honey.

1:7 Et prædicabat dicens : Venit fortior me post me, cujus non sum dignus procumbens solvere corrigiam calceamentorum ejus.

1:7 And he preached, saying: There cometh after me one mightier than I, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop down and loose.

1:8 Ego baptizavi vos aqua, ille vero baptizabit vos Spiritu Sancto.

1:8 I have baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost.

1:9 Et factum est : in diebus illis venit Jesus a Nazareth Galilææ : et baptizatus est a Joanne in Jordane.

1:9 And it came to pass, in those days, Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in Jordan.

1:10 Et statim ascendens de aqua, vidit cælos apertos, et Spiritum tamquam columbam descendentem, et manentem in ipso.

1:10 And forthwith coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens open and the Spirit as a dove descending and remaining on him.

1:11 Et vox facta est de cælis : Tu es Filius meus dilectus, in te complacui.

1:11 And there came a voice from heaven: Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.

1:12 Et statim Spiritus expulit eum in desertum.

1:12 And immediately the Spirit drove him out into the desert.

1:13 Et erat in deserto quadraginta diebus, et quadraginta noctibus : et tentabatur a Satana : eratque cum bestiis, et angeli ministrabant illi.

1:13 And he was in the desert forty days and forty nights, and was tempted by Satan. And he was with beasts: and the angels ministered to him.

1:14 Postquam autem traditus est Joannes, venit Jesus in Galilæam, prædicans Evangelium regni Dei,

1:14 And after that John was delivered up, Jesus came in Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God,

1:15 et dicens : Quoniam impletum est tempus, et appropinquavit regnum Dei : pœnitemini, et credite Evangelio.

1:15 And saying: The time is accomplished and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent and believe the gospel:

1:16 Et præteriens secus mare Galilææ, vidit Simonem, et Andream fratrem ejus, mittentes retia in mare (erant enim piscatores),

1:16 And passing by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother, casting nets into the sea for they were fishermen.

1:17 et dixit eis Jesus : Venite post me, et faciam vos fieri piscatores hominum.

1:17 And Jesus said to them: Come after me; and I will make you to become fishers of men.

1:18 Et protinus relictis retibus, secuti sunt eum.

1:18 And immediately leaving their nets, they followed him.

1:19 Et progressus inde pusillum, vidit Jacobum Zebedæi, et Joannem fratrem ejus, et ipsos componentes retia in navi :

1:19 And going on from thence a little farther, he saw James the son of Zebedee and John his brother, who also were mending their nets in the ship:

1:20 et statim vocavit illos. Et relicto patre suo Zebedæo in navi cum mercenariis, secuti sunt eum.

1:20 And forthwith he called them. And leaving their father Zebedee in the ship with his hired men, they followed him.

1:21 Et ingrediuntur Capharnaum : et statim sabbatis ingressus in synagogam, docebat eos.

1:21 And they entered into Capharnaum: and forthwith upon the sabbath days going into the synagogue, he taught them.

1:22 Et stupebant super doctrina ejus : erat enim docens eos quasi potestatem habens, et non sicut scribæ.

1:22 And they were astonished at his doctrine. For he was teaching them as one having power, and not as the scribes.

1:23 Et erat in synagoga eorum homo in spiritu immundo : et exclamavit,

1:23 And there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit; and he cried out,

1:24 dicens : Quid nobis et tibi, Jesu Nazarene ? venisti perdere nos ? scio qui sis, Sanctus Dei.

1:24 Saying: What have we to do with thee, Jesus of Nazareth? Art thou come to destroy us? I know who thou art, the Holy One of God.

1:25 Et comminatus est ei Jesus, dicens : Obmutesce, et exi de homine.

1:25 And Jesus threatened him, saying: Speak no more, and go out of the man.

1:26 Et discerpens eum spiritus immundus, et exclamans voce magna, exiit ab eo.

1:26 And the unclean spirit, tearing him and crying out with a loud voice, went out of him.

1:27 Et mirati sunt omnes, ita ut conquirerent inter se dicentes : Quidnam est hoc ? quænam doctrina hæc nova ? quia in potestate etiam spiritibus immundis imperat, et obediunt ei.

1:27 And they were all amazed insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying: What thing is this? What is this new doctrine? For with power he commandeth even the unclean spirits: and they obey him.

1:28 Et processit rumor ejus statim in omnem regionem Galilææ.

1:28 And the fame of him was spread forthwith into all the country of Galilee.

1:29 Et protinus egredientes de synagoga, venerunt in domum Simonis et Andreæ, cum Jacobo et Joanne.

1:29 And immediately going out of the synagogue they came into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.

1:30 Decumbebat autem socrus Simonis febricitans : et statim dicunt ei de illa.

1:30 And Simon's wife's mother lay in a fit of a fever: and forthwith they tell him of her.

1:31 Et accedens elevavit eam, apprehensa manu ejus : et continuo dimisit eam febris, et ministrabat eis.

1:31 And coming to her, he lifted her up, taking her by the hand; and immediately the fever left her, and she ministered unto them.

1:32 Vespere autem facto cum occidisset sol, afferebant ad eum omnes male habentes, et dæmonia habentes :

1:32 And when it was evening, after sunset, they brought to him all that were ill and that were possessed with devils.

1:33 et erat omnis civitas congregata ad januam.

1:33 And all the city was gathered together at the door.

1:34 Et curavit multos, qui vexabantur variis languoribus, et dæmonia multa ejiciebat, et non sinebat ea loqui, quoniam sciebant eum.

1:34 And he healed many that were troubled with divers diseases. And he cast out many devils: and he suffered them not to speak, because they knew him.

1:35 Et diluculo valde surgens, egressus abiit in desertum locum, ibique orabat.

1:35 And rising very early, going out, he went into a desert place: and there he prayed.

1:36 Et prosecutus est eum Simon, et qui cum illo erant.

1:36 And Simon and they that were with him followed after him.

1:37 Et cum invenissent eum, dixerunt ei : Quia omnes quærunt te.

1:37 And when they had found him, they said to him: All seek for thee.

1:38 Et ait illis : Eamus in proximos vicos, et civitates, ut et ibi prædicem : ad hoc enim veni.

1:38 And he saith to them: Let us go into the neighbouring towns and cities, that I may preach there also; for to this purpose am I come.

1:39 Et erat prædicans in synagogis eorum, et in omni Galilæa, et dæmonia ejiciens.

1:39 And he was preaching in their synagogues and in all Galilee and casting out devils.

1:40 Et venit ad eum leprosus deprecans eum : et genu flexo dixit ei : Si vis, potes me mundare.

1:40 And there came a leper to him, beseeching him and kneeling down, said to him: If thou wilt thou canst make me clean.

1:41 Jesus autem misertus ejus, extendit manum suam : et tangens eum, ait illi : Volo : mundare.

1:41 And Jesus, having compassion on him, stretched forth his hand and touching him saith to him: I will. Be thou made clean.

1:42 Et cum dixisset, statim discessit ab eo lepra, et mundatus est.

1:42 And when he had spoken, immediately the leprosy departed from him: and he was made clean.

1:43 Et comminatus est ei, statimque ejecit illum,

1:43 And he strictly charged him and forthwith sent him away.

1:44 et dicit ei : Vide nemini dixeris : sed vade, ostende te principi sacerdotum, et offer pro emundatione tua, quæ præcepit Moyses in testimonium illis.

1:44 And he saith to him: See thou tell no one; but go, shew thyself to the high priest and offer for thy cleansing the things that Moses commanded, for a testimony to them.

1:45 At ille egressus cœpit prædicare, et diffamare sermonem, ita ut jam non posset manifeste introire in civitatem, sed foris in desertis locis esset, et conveniebant ad eum undique.

1:45 But he being gone out, began to publish and to blaze abroad the word: so that he could not openly go into the city. but was without in desert places. And they flocked to him from all sides.

Chapter 2

2:1 Et iterum intravit Capharnaum post dies,

2:1 And again he entered into Capharnaum after some days.

2:2 et auditum est quod in domo esset, et convenerunt multi, ita ut non caperet neque ad januam, et loquebatur eis verbum.

2:2 And it was heard that he was in the house. And many came together, so that there was no room: no, not even at the door. And he spoke to them the word.

2:3 Et venerunt ad eum ferentes paralyticum, qui a quatuor portabatur.

2:3 And they came to him, bringing one sick of the palsy, who was carried by four.

2:4 Et cum non possent offerre eum illi præ turba, nudaverunt tectum ubi erat : et patefacientes submiserunt grabatum in quo paralyticus jacebat.

2:4 And when they could not offer him unto him for the multitude, they uncovered the roof where he was: and opening it, they let down the bed wherein the man sick of the palsy lay.

2:5 Cum autem vidisset Jesus fidem illorum, ait paralytico : Fili, dimittuntur tibi peccata tua.

2:5 And when Jesus had seen their faith, he saith to the sick of the palsy: Son, thy sins are forgiven thee.

2:6 Erant autem illic quidam de scribis sedentes, et cogitantes in cordibus suis :

2:6 And there were some of the scribes sitting there and thinking in their hearts:

2:7 Quid hic sic loquitur ? blasphemat. Quis potest dimittere peccata, nisi solus Deus ?

2:7 Why doth this man speak thus? He blasphemeth. Who can forgive sins, but God only?

2:8 Quo statim cognito Jesus spiritu suo, quia sic cogitarent intra se, dicit illis : Quid ista cogitatis in cordibus vestris ?

2:8 Which Jesus presently knowing in his spirit that they so thought within themselves, saith to them: Why think you these things in your hearts?

2:9 Quid est facilius dicere paralytico : Dimittuntur tibi peccata : an dicere : Surge, tolle grabatum tuum, et ambula ?

2:9 Which is easier, to say to the sick of the palsy: Thy sins are forgiven thee; or to say: Arise, take up thy bed and walk?

2:10 Ut autem sciatis quia Filius hominis habet potestatem in terra dimittendi peccata (ait paralytico),

2:10 But that you may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins (he saith to the sick of the palsy):

2:11 tibi dico : Surge, tolle grabatum tuum, et vade in domum tuam.

2:11 I say to thee: Arise. Take up thy bed and go into thy house.

2:12 Et statim surrexit ille : et, sublato grabato, abiit coram omnibus, ita ut mirarentur omnes, et honorificent Deum, dicentes : Quia numquam sic vidimus.

2:12 And immediately he arose and, taking up his bed, went his way in the sight of all: so that all wondered and glorified God, saying: We never saw the like.

2:13 Et egressus est rursus ad mare, omnisque turba veniebat ad eum, et docebat eos.

2:13 And he went forth again to the sea side: and all the multitude came to him. And he taught them.

2:14 Et cum præteriret, vidit Levi Alphæi sedentem ad telonium, et ait illi : Sequere me. Et surgens secutus est eum.

2:14 And when he was passing by, he saw Levi, the son of Alpheus, sitting at the receipt of custom; and he saith to him: Follow me. And rising up, he followed him.

2:15 Et factum est, cum accumberet in domo illius, multi publicani et peccatores simul discumbebant cum Jesu et discipulis ejus : erant enim multi, qui et sequebantur eum.

2:15 And it came to pass as he sat at meat in his house, many Publicans and sinners sat down together with Jesus and his disciples. For they were many, who also followed him.

2:16 Et scribæ et pharisæi videntes quia manducaret cum publicanis et peccatoribus, dicebant discipulis ejus : Quare cum publicanis et peccatoribus manducat et bibit Magister vester ?

2:16 And the scribes and the Pharisees, seeing that he ate with publicans and sinners, said to his disciples: Why doth your master eat and drink with publicans and sinners?

2:17 Hoc audito Jesus ait illis : Non necesse habent sani medico, sed qui male habent : non enim veni vocare justos, sed peccatores.

2:17 Jesus hearing this, saith to them: They that are well have no need of a physician, but they that are sick. For I came not to call the just, but sinners.

2:18 Et erant discipuli Joannis et pharisæi jejunantes : et veniunt, et dicunt illi : Quare discipuli Joannis et pharisæorum jejunant, tui autem discipuli non jejunant ?

2:18 And the disciples of John and the Pharisees used to fast. And they come and say to him: Why do the disciples of John and of the Pharisees fast; but thy disciples do not fast?

2:19 Et ait illis Jesus : Numquid possunt filii nuptiarum, quamdiu sponsus cum illis est, jejunare ? Quanto tempore habent secum sponsum, non possunt jejunare.

2:19 And Jesus saith to them: Can the children of the marriage fast, as long as the bridegroom is with them? As long as they have the bridegroom with them, they cannot fast.

2:20 Venient autem dies cum auferetur ab eis sponsus : et tunc jejunabunt in illis diebus.

2:20 But the days will come when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them: and then they shall fast in those days.

2:21 Nemo assumentum panni rudis assuit vestimento veteri : alioquin aufert supplementum novum a veteri, et major scissura fit.

2:21 No man seweth a piece of raw cloth to an old garment: otherwise the new piecing taketh away from the old, and there is made a greater rent.

2:22 Et nemo mittit vinum novum in utres veteres : alioquin dirumpet vinum utres, et vinum effundetur, et utres peribunt : sed vinum novum in utres novos mitti debet.

2:22 And no man putteth new wine into old bottles: otherwise the wine will burst the bottles, and both the wine will be spilled and the bottles will be lost. But new wine must be put into new bottles.

2:23 Et factum est iterum cum Dominus sabbatis ambularet per sata, et discipuli ejus cœperunt progredi, et vellere spicas.

2:23 And it came to pass again, as the Lord walked through the corn fields on the sabbath, that his disciples began to go forward and to pluck the ears of corn.

2:24 Pharisæi autem dicebant ei : Ecce, quid faciunt sabbatis quod non licet ?

2:24 And the Pharisees said to him: Behold, why do they on the sabbath day that which is not lawful?

2:25 Et ait illis : Numquam legistis quid fecerit David, quando necessitatem habuit, et esuriit ipse, et qui cum eo erant ?

2:25 And he said to them: Have you never read what David did when he had need and was hungry, himself and they that were with him?

2:26 quomodo introivit in domum Dei sub Abiathar principe sacerdotum, et panes propositionis manducavit, quos non licebat manducare, nisi sacerdotibus, et dedit eis qui cum eo erant ?

2:26 How he went into the house of God, under Abiathar the high priest, and did eat the loaves of proposition, which was not lawful to eat but for the priests, and gave to them who were with him?

2:27 Et dicebat eis : Sabbatum propter hominem factum est, et non homo propter sabbatum.

2:27 And he said to them: The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath.

2:28 Itaque Dominus est Filius hominis, etiam sabbati.

2:28 Therefore the Son of man is Lord of the sabbath also.

Chapter 3

3:1 Et introivit iterum in synagogam : et erat ibi homo habens manum aridam.

3:1 And he entered again into the synagogue: and there was a man there who had a withered hand.

3:2 Et observabant eum, si sabbatis curaret, ut accusarent illum.

3:2 And they watched him whether he would heal on the sabbath days, that they might accuse him.

3:3 Et ait homini habenti manum aridam : Surge in medium.

3:3 And he said to the man who had the withered hand: Stand up in the midst.

3:4 Et dicit eis : Licet sabbatis benefacere, an male ? animam salvam facere, an perdere ? At illi tacebant.

3:4 And he saith to them: Is it lawful to do good on the sabbath days, or to do evil? To save life, or to destroy? But they held their peace.

3:5 Et circumspiciens eos cum ira, contristatus super cæcitate cordis eorum, dicit homini : Extende manum tuam. Et extendit, et restituta est manus illi.

3:5 And looking round about on them with anger, being grieved for the blindness of their hearts, he saith to the man: Stretch forth thy hand. And he stretched it forth: and his hand was restored unto him.

3:6 Exeuntes autem pharisæi, statim cum Herodianis consilium faciebant adversus eum quomodo eum perderent.

3:6 And the Pharisees going out, immediately made a consultation with the Herodians against him, how they might destroy him.

3:7 Jesus autem cum discipulis suis secessit ad mare : et multa turba a Galilæa et Judæa secuta est eum,

3:7 But Jesus retired with his disciples to the sea; and a great multitude followed him from Galilee and Judea,

3:8 et ab Jerosolymis, et ab Idumæa, et trans Jordanem : et qui circa Tyrum et Sidonem multitudo magna, audientes quæ faciebat, venerunt ad eum.

3:8 And from Jerusalem, and from Idumea and from beyond the Jordan. And they about Tyre and Sidon, a great multitude, hearing the things which he did, came to him.

3:9 Et dicit discipulis suis ut navicula sibi deserviret propter turbam, ne comprimerent eum :

3:9 And he spoke to his disciples that a small ship should wait on him, because of the multitude, lest they should throng him.

3:10 multos enim sanabat, ita ut irruerent in eum ut illum tangerent, quotquot habebant plagas.

3:10 For he healed many, so that they pressed upon him for to touch him, as many as had evils.

3:11 Et spiritus immundi, cum illum videbant, procidebant ei : et clamabant, dicentes :

3:11 And the unclean spirits, when they saw him, fell down before him: and they cried, saying:

3:12 Tu es Filius Dei. Et vehementer comminabatur eis ne manifestarent illum.

3:12 Thou art the Son of God. And he strictly charged them that they should not make him known.

3:13 Et ascendens in montem vocavit ad se quos voluit ipse : et venerunt ad eum.

3:13 And going up into a mountain, he called unto him whom he would himself: and they came to him.

3:14 Et fecit ut essent duodecim cum illo : et ut mitteret eos prædicare.

3:14 And he made that twelve should be with him, and that he might send them to preach.

3:15 Et dedit illis potestatem curandi infirmitates et ejiciendi dæmonia.

3:15 And he gave them power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out devils.

3:16 Et imposuit Simoni nomen Petrus :

3:16 And to Simon he gave the name Peter:

3:17 et Jacobum Zebedæi, et Joannem fratrem Jacobi, et imposuit eis nomina Boanerges, quod est, Filii tonitrui :

3:17 And James the son of Zebedee, and John the brother of James; and he named them Boanerges, which is, The sons of thunder.

3:18 et Andream, et Philippum, et Bartholomæum, et Matthæum, et Thomam, et Jacobum Alphæi, et Thaddæum, et Simonem Cananæum,

3:18 And Andrew and Philip, and Bartholomew and Matthew, and Thomas and James of Alpheus, and Thaddeus and Simon the Cananean:

3:19 et Judam Iscariotem, qui et tradidit illum.

3:19 And Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him.

3:20 Et veniunt ad domum : et convenit iterum turba, ita ut non possent neque panem manducare.

3:20 And they come to a house, and the multitude cometh together again, so that they could not so much as eat bread.

3:21 Et cum audissent sui, exierunt tenere eum : dicebant enim : Quoniam in furorem versus est.

3:21 And when his friends had heard of it, they went out to lay hold on him. For they said: He is become mad.

3:22 Et scribæ, qui ab Jerosolymis descenderant, dicebant : Quoniam Beelzebub habet, et quia in principe dæmoniorum ejicit dæmonia.

3:22 And the scribes who were come down from Jerusalem, said: He hath Beelzebub, and by the prince of devils he casteth out devils.

3:23 Et convocatis eis in parabolis dicebat illis : Quomodo potest Satanas Satanam ejicere ?

3:23 And after he had called them together, he said to them in parables: How can Satan cast out Satan?

3:24 Et si regnum in se dividatur, non potest regnum illud stare.

3:24 And if a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.

3:25 Et si domus super semetipsam dispertiatur, non potest domus illa stare.

3:25 And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand.

3:26 Et si Satanas consurrexerit in semetipsum, dispertitus est, et non poterit stare, sed finem habet.

3:26 And if Satan be risen up against himself, he is divided, and cannot stand, but hath an end.

3:27 Nemo potest vasa fortis ingressus in domum diripere, nisi prius fortem alliget, et tunc domum ejus diripiet.

3:27 No man can enter into the house of a strong man and rob him of his goods, unless he first bind the strong man, and then shall he plunder his house.

3:28 Amen dico vobis, quoniam omnia dimittentur filiis hominum peccata, et blasphemiæ quibus blasphemaverint :

3:28 Amen I say to you that all sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men, and the blasphemies wherewith they shall blaspheme:

3:29 qui autem blasphemaverit in Spiritum Sanctum, non habebit remissionem in æternum, sed reus erit æterni delicti.

3:29 But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost, shall never have forgiveness, but shall be guilty of an everlasting sin.

3:30 Quoniam dicebant : Spiritum immundum habet.

3:30 Because they said: He hath an unclean spirit.

3:31 Et veniunt mater ejus et fratres : et foris stantes miserunt ad eum vocantes eum,

3:31 And his mother and his brethren came; and standing without, sent unto him, calling him.

3:32 et sedebat circa eum turba : et dicunt ei : Ecce mater tua et fratres tui foris quærunt te.

3:32 And the multitude sat about him; and they say to him: Behold thy mother and thy brethren without seek for thee.

3:33 Et respondens eis, ait : Quæ est mater mea et fratres mei ?

3:33 And answering them, he said: Who is my mother and my brethren?

3:34 Et circumspiciens eos, qui in circuitu ejus sedebant, ait : Ecce mater mea et fratres mei.

3:34 And looking round about on them who sat about him, he saith: Behold my mother and my brethren.

3:35 Qui enim fecerit voluntatem Dei, hic frater meus, et soror mea, et mater est.

3:35 For whosoever shall do the will of God, he is my brother, and my sister, and mother.

Chapter 4

4:1 Et iterum cœpit docere ad mare : et congregata est ad eum turba multa, ita ut navim ascendens sederet in mari, et omnis turba circa mare super terram erat :

4:1 And again he began to teach by the sea side; and a great multitude was gathered together unto him, so that he went up into a ship and sat in the sea: and all the multitude was upon the land by the sea side.

4:2 et docebat eos in parabolis multa, et dicebat illis in doctrina sua :

4:2 And he taught them many things in parables, and said unto them in his doctrine:

4:3 Audite : ecce exiit seminans ad seminandum.

4:3 Hear ye: Behold, the sower went out to sow.

4:4 Et dum seminat, aliud cecidit circa viam, et venerunt volucres cæli, et comederunt illud.

4:4 And whilst he sowed, some fell by the way side, and the birds of the air came and ate it up.

4:5 Aliud vero cecidit super petrosa, ubi non habuit terram multam : et statim exortum est, quoniam non habebat altitudinem terræ :

4:5 And other some fell upon stony ground, where it had not much earth; and it shot up immediately, because it had no depth of earth.

4:6 et quando exortus est sol, exæstuavit : et eo quod non habebat radicem, exaruit.

4:6 And when the sun was risen, it was scorched; and because it had no root, it withered away.

4:7 Et aliud cecidit in spinas : et ascenderunt spinæ, et suffocaverunt illud, et fructum non dedit.

4:7 And some fell among thorns; and the thorns grew up, and choked it, and it yielded no fruit.

4:8 Et aliud cecidit in terram bonam : et dabat fructum ascendentem et crescentem, et afferebat unum triginta, unum sexaginta, et unum centum.

4:8 And some fell upon good ground; and brought forth fruit that grew up, and increased and yielded, one thirty, another sixty, and another a hundred.

4:9 Et dicebat : Qui habet aures audiendi, audiat.

4:9 And he said: He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

4:10 Et cum esset singularis, interrogaverunt eum hi qui cum eo erant duodecim, parabolam.

4:10 And when he was alone, the twelve that were with him asked him the parable.

4:11 Et dicebat eis : Vobis datum est nosse mysterium regni Dei : illis autem, qui foris sunt, in parabolis omnia fiunt :

4:11 And he said to them: To you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but to them that are without, all things are done in parables:

4:12 ut videntes videant, et non videant : et audientes audiant, et non intelligant : nequando convertantur, et dimittantur eis peccata.

4:12 That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and their sins should be forgiven them.

4:13 Et ait illis : Nescitis parabolam hanc ? Et quomodo omnes parabolas cognoscetis ?

4:13 And he saith to them: Are you ignorant of this, parable? and how shall you know all parables?

4:14 Qui seminat, verbum seminat.

4:14 He that soweth, soweth the word.

4:15 Hi autem sunt, qui circa viam, ubi seminatur verbum, et cum audierint, confestim venit Satanas, et aufert verbum, quod seminatum est in cordibus eorum.

4:15 And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown, and as soon as they have heard, immediately Satan cometh and taketh away the word that was sown in their hearts.

4:16 Et hi sunt similiter, qui super petrosa seminantur : qui cum audierint verbum, statim cum gaudio accipiunt illud :

4:16 And these likewise are they that are sown on the stony ground: who when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with joy.

4:17 et non habent radicem in se, sed temporales sunt : deinde orta tribulatione et persecutione propter verbum, confestim scandalizantur.

4:17 And they have no root in themselves, but are only for a time: and then when tribulation and persecution ariseth for the word they are presently scandalized.

4:18 Et alii sunt qui in spinas seminantur : hi sunt qui verbum audiunt,

4:18 And others there are who are sown among thorns: these are they that hear the word,

4:19 et ærumnæ sæculi, et deceptio divitiarum, et circa reliqua concupiscentiæ introëuntes suffocant verbum, et sine fructu efficitur.

4:19 And the cares of the world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts after other things entering in choke the word, and it is made fruitless.

4:20 Et hi sunt qui super terram bonam seminati sunt, qui audiunt verbum, et suscipiunt, et fructificant, unum triginta, unum sexaginta, et unum centum.

4:20 And these are they who are sown upon the good ground, who hear the word, and receive it, and yield fruit, the one thirty, another sixty, and another a hundred.

4:21 Et dicebat illis : Numquid venit lucerna ut sub modio ponatur, aut sub lecto ? nonne ut super candelabrum ponatur ?

4:21 And he said to them: Doth a candle come in to be put under a bushel, or under a bed? and not to be set on a candlestick?

4:22 Non est enim aliquid absconditum, quod non manifestetur : nec factum est occultum, sed ut in palam veniat.

4:22 For there is nothing hid, which shall not be made manifest: neither was it made secret, but that it may come abroad.

4:23 Si quis habet aures audiendi, audiat.

4:23 If any man have ears to hear, let him hear.

4:24 Et dicebat illis : Videte quid audiatis. In qua mensura mensi fueritis, remetietur vobis, et adjicietur vobis.

4:24 And he said to them: Take heed what you hear. In what measure you shall mete, it shall be measured to you again, and more shall be given to you.

4:25 Qui enim habet, dabitur illi : et qui non habet, etiam quod habet auferetur ab eo.

4:25 For he that hath, to him shall be given: and he that hath not, that also which he hath shall be taken away from him.

4:26 Et dicebat : Sic est regnum Dei, quemadmodum si homo jaciat sementem in terram,

4:26 And he said: So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the earth,

4:27 et dormiat, et exsurgat nocte et die, et semen germinet, et increscat dum nescit ille.

4:27 And should sleep, and rise, night and day, and the seed should spring, and grow up whilst he knoweth not.

4:28 Ultro enim terra fructificat, primum herbam, deinde spicam, deinde plenum frumentum in spica.

4:28 For the earth of itself bringeth forth fruit, first the blade, then the ear, afterwards the full corn in the ear.

4:29 Et cum produxerit fructus, statim mittit falcem, quoniam adest messis.

4:29 And when the fruit is brought forth, immediately he putteth in the sickle, because the harvest is come.

4:30 Et dicebat : Cui assimilabimus regnum Dei ? aut cui parabolæ comparabimus illud ?

4:30 And he said: To what shall we liken the kingdom of God? or to what parable shall we compare it?

4:31 Sicut granum sinapis, quod cum seminatum fuerit in terra, minus est omnibus seminibus, quæ sunt in terra :

4:31 It is as a grain of mustard seed: which when it is sown in the earth, is less than all the seeds that are in the earth:

4:32 et cum seminatum fuerit, ascendit, et fit majus omnibus oleribus, et facit ramos magnos, ita ut possint sub umbra ejus aves cæli habitare.

4:32 And when it is sown, it groweth up, and becometh greater than all herbs, and shooteth out great branches, so that the birds of the air may dwell under the shadow thereof.

4:33 Et talibus multis parabolis loquebatur eis verbum, prout poterant audire :

4:33 And with many such parables, he spoke to them the word, according as they were able to hear.

4:34 sine parabola autem non loquebatur eis : seorsum autem discipulis suis disserebat omnia.

4:34 And without parable he did not speak unto them; but apart, he explained all things to his disciples.

4:35 Et ait illis in illa die, cum sero esset factum : Transeamus contra.

4:35 And he saith to them that day, when evening was come: Let us pass over to the other side.

4:36 Et dimittentes turbam, assumunt eum ita ut erat in navi : et aliæ naves erant cum illo.

4:36 And sending away the multitude, they take him even as he was in the ship: and there were other ships with him.

4:37 Et facta est procella magna venti, et fluctus mittebat in navim, ita ut impleretur navis.

4:37 And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that the ship was filled.

4:38 Et erat ipse in puppi super cervical dormiens : et excitant eum, et dicunt illi : Magister, non ad te pertinet, quia perimus ?

4:38 And he was in the hinder part of the ship, sleeping upon a pillow; and they awake him, and say to him: Master, doth, it not concern thee that we perish?

4:39 Et exsurgens comminatus est vento, et dixit mari : Tace, obmutesce. Et cessavit ventus : et facta est tranquillitas magna.

4:39 And rising up, he rebuked the wind, and said to the sea: Peace, be still. And the wind ceased: and there was made a great calm.

4:40 Et ait illis : Quid timidi estis ? necdum habetis fidem ? et timuerunt timore magno, et dicebant ad alterutrum : Quis, putas, est iste, quia et ventus et mare obediunt ei ?

4:40 And he said to them: Why are you fearful? have you not faith yet? And they feared exceedingly: and they said one to another: Who is this (thinkest thou) that both wind and sea obey him?

Chapter 5

5:1 Et venerunt trans fretum maris in regionem Gerasenorum.

5:1 And they came over the strait of the sea, into the country of the Gerasens.

5:2 Et exeunti ei de navi, statim occurrit de monumentis homo in spiritu immundo,

5:2 And as he went out of the ship, immediately there met him out of the monuments a man with an unclean spirit,

5:3 qui domicilium habebat in monumentis, et neque catenis jam quisquam poterat eum ligare :

5:3 Who had his dwelling in the tombs, and no man now could bind him, not even with chains.

5:4 quoniam sæpe compedibus et catenis vinctus, dirupisset catenas, et compedes comminuisset, et nemo poterat eum domare :

5:4 For having been often bound with fetters and chains, he had burst the chains, and broken the fetters in pieces, and no one could tame him.

5:5 et semper die ac nocte in monumentis, et in montibus erat, clamans, et concidens se lapidibus.

5:5 And he was always day and night in the monuments and in the mountains, crying and cutting himself with stones.

5:6 Videns autem Jesum a longe, cucurrit, et adoravit eum :

5:6 And seeing Jesus afar off, he ran and adored him.

5:7 et clamans voce magna dixit : Quid mihi et tibi, Jesu Fili Dei altissimi ? adjuro te per Deum, ne me torqueas.

5:7 And crying with a loud voice, he said: What have I to do with thee, Jesus the Son of the most high God? I adjure thee by God that thou torment me not.

5:8 Dicebat enim illi : Exi spiritus immunde ab homine.

5:8 For he said unto him: Go out of the man, thou unclean spirit.

5:9 Et interrogabat eum : Quod tibi nomen est ? Et dicit ei : Legio mihi nomen est, quia multi sumus.

5:9 And he asked him: What is thy name? And he saith to him: My name is Legion, for we are many.

5:10 Et deprecabatur eum multum, ne se expelleret extra regionem.

5:10 And he besought him much, that he would not drive him away out of the country.

5:11 Erat autem ibi circa montem grex porcorum magnus, pascens.

5:11 And there was there near the mountain a great herd of swine, feeding.

5:12 Et deprecabantur eum spiritus, dicentes : Mitte nos in porcos ut in eos introëamus.

5:12 And the spirits besought him, saying: Send us into the swine, that we may enter into them.

5:13 Et concessit eis statim Jesus. Et exeuntes spiritus immundi introierunt in porcos : et magno impetu grex præcipitatus est in mare ad duo millia, et suffocati sunt in mari.

5:13 And Jesus immediately gave them leave. And the unclean spirits going out, entered into the swine: and the herd with great violence was carried headlong into the sea, being about two thousand, were stifled in the sea.

5:14 Qui autem pascebant eos, fugerunt, et nuntiaverunt in civitatem et in agros. Et egressi sunt videre quid esset factum :

5:14 And they that fed them fled, and told it in the city and in the fields. And they went out to see what was done:

5:15 et veniunt ad Jesum : et vident illum qui a dæmonio vexabatur, sedentem, vestitum, et sanæ mentis, et timuerunt.

5:15 And they came to Jesus, and they see him that was troubled with the devil, sitting, clothed, and well in his wits, and they were afraid.

5:16 Et narraverunt illis, qui viderant, qualiter factum esset ei qui dæmonium habuerat, et de porcis.

5:16 And they that had seen it, told them, in what manner he had been dealt with who had the devil; and concerning the swine.

5:17 Et rogare cœperunt eum ut discederet de finibus eorum.

5:17 And they began to pray him that he would depart from their coasts.

5:18 Cumque ascenderet navim, cœpit illum deprecari, qui a dæmonio vexatus fuerat, ut esset cum illo,

5:18 And when he went up into the ship, he that had been troubled with the devil, began to beseech him that he might be with him.

5:19 et non admisit eum, sed ait illi : Vade in domum tuam ad tuos, et annuntia illis quanta tibi Dominus fecerit, et misertus sit tui.

5:19 And he admitted him not, but saith him: Go into thy house to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had mercy thee.

5:20 Et abiit, et cœpit prædicare in Decapoli, quanta sibi fecisset Jesus : et omnes mirabantur.

5:20 And he went his way, and began to publish in Decapolis how great things Jesus had done for him: and all men wondered.

5:21 Et cum transcendisset Jesus in navi rursum trans fretum, convenit turba multa ad eum, et erat circa mare.

5:21 And when Jesus had passed again in the ship over the strait, a great multitude assembled together unto him, and he was nigh unto the sea.

5:22 Et venit quidam de archisynagogis nomine Jairus, et videns eum procidit ad pedes ejus,

5:22 And there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue named Jairus: and seeing him, falleth down at his feet.

5:23 et deprecabatur eum multum, dicens : Quoniam filia mea in extremis est, veni, impone manum super eam, ut salva sit, et vivat.

5:23 And he besought him much, saying: My daughter is at the point of death, come, lay thy hand upon her, that she may be safe, and may live.

5:24 Et abiit cum illo, et sequebatur eum turba multa, et comprimebant eum.

5:24 And he went with him, and a great multitude followed him, and they thronged him.

5:25 Et mulier, quæ erat in profluvio sanguinis annis duodecim,

5:25 And a woman who was under an issue of blood twelve years,

5:26 et fuerat multa perpessa a compluribus medicis : et erogaverat omnia sua, nec quidquam profecerat, sed magis deterius habebat :

5:26 And had suffered many things from many physicians; and had spent all that she had, and was nothing the better, but rather worse,

5:27 cum audisset de Jesu, venit in turba retro, et tetigit vestimentum ejus :

5:27 When she had heard of Jesus, came in the crowd behind him, and touched his garment.

5:28 dicebat enim : Quia si vel vestimentum ejus tetigero, salva ero.

5:28 For she said: If I shall touch but his garment, I shall be whole.

5:29 Et confestim siccatus est fons sanguinis ejus : et sensit corpore quia sanata esset a plaga.

5:29 And forthwith the fountain of her blood was dried up, and she felt in her body that she was healed of the evil.

5:30 Et statim Jesus in semetipso cognoscens virtutem quæ exierat de illo, conversus ad turbam, aiebat : Quis tetigit vestimenta mea ?

5:30 And immediately Jesus knowing in himself the virtue that had proceeded from him, turning to the multitude, said: Who hath touched my garments?

5:31 Et dicebant ei discipuli sui : Vides turbam comprimentem te, et dicis : Quis me tetigit ?

5:31 And his disciples said to him: Thou seest the multitude thronging thee, and sayest thou who hath touched me?

5:32 Et circumspiciebat videre eam, quæ hoc fecerat.

5:32 And he looked about to see her who had done this.

5:33 Mulier vero timens et tremens, sciens quod factum esset in se, venit et procidit ante eum, et dixit ei omnem veritatem.

5:33 But the woman fearing and trembling, knowing what was done in her, came and fell down before him, and told him all the truth.

5:34 Ille autem dixit ei : Filia, fides tua te salvam fecit : vade in pace, et esto sana a plaga tua.

5:34 And he said to her: Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole: go in peace, and be thou whole of thy disease.

5:35 Adhuc eo loquente, veniunt ab archisynagogo, dicentes : Quia filia tua mortua est : quid ultra vexas magistrum ?

5:35 While he was yet speaking, some come from the ruler of the synagogue's house, saying: Thy daughter is dead: why dost thou trouble the master any further?

5:36 Jesus autem audito verbo quod dicebatur, ait archisynagogo : Noli timere : tantummodo crede.

5:36 But Jesus having heard the word that was spoken, saith to the ruler of the synagogue: Fear not, only believe.

5:37 Et non admisit quemquam se sequi nisi Petrum, et Jacobum, et Joannem fratrem Jacobi.

5:37 And he admitted not any man to follow him, but Peter, and James, and John the brother of James.

5:38 Et veniunt in domum archisynagogi, et videt tumultum, et flentes, et ejulantes multum.

5:38 And they cone to the house of the ruler of the synagogue; and he seeth a tumult, and people weeping and wailing much.

5:39 Et ingressus, ait illis : Quid turbamini, et ploratis ? puella non est mortua, sed dormit.

5:39 And going in, he saith to them Why make you this ado, and weep? the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth.

5:40 Et irridebant eum. Ipse vero ejectis omnibus assumit patrem, et matrem puellæ, et qui secum erant, et ingreditur ubi puella erat jacens.

5:40 And they laughed him to scorn. But he having put them all out, taketh the father and the mother of the damsel, and them that were with him, and entereth in where the damsel was lying.

5:41 Et tenens manum puellæ, ait illi : Talitha cumi, quod est interpretatum : Puella (tibi dico), surge.

5:41 And taking the damsel by the hand, he saith to her: Talitha cumi, which is, being interpreted: Damsel (I say to thee) arise.

5:42 Et confestim surrexit puella, et ambulabat : erat autem annorum duodecim : et obstupuerunt stupore magno.

5:42 And immediately the damsel rose up, and walked: and she was twelve years old: and they were astonished with a great astonishment.

5:43 Et præcepit illis vehementer ut nemo id sciret : et dixit dari illi manducare.

5:43 And he charged them strictly that no man should know it: and commanded that something should be given her to eat.

Chapter 6

6:1 Et egressus inde, abiit in patriam suam : et sequebantur eum discipuli sui :

6:1 And going out from thence, he went into his own country; and his disciples followed him.

6:2 et facto sabbato cœpit in synagoga docere : et multi audientes admirabantur in doctrina ejus, dicentes : Unde huic hæc omnia ? et quæ est sapientia, quæ data est illi, et virtutes tales, quæ per manus ejus efficiuntur ?

6:2 And when the Sabbath was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing him were in admiration at his doctrine, saying: How came this man by all these things? and what wisdom is this that is given to him, and such mighty works as are wrought by his hands?

6:3 Nonne hic est faber, filius Mariæ, frater Jacobi, et Joseph, et Judæ, et Simonis ? nonne et sorores ejus hic nobiscum sunt ? Et scandalizabantur in illo.

6:3 Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Joseph, and Jude, and Simon? are not also his sisters here with us? And they were scandalized in regard of him.

6:4 Et dicebat illis Jesus : Quia non est propheta sine honore nisi in patria sua, et in domo sua, et in cognatione sua.

6:4 And Jesus said to them: A prophet is not without honour, but in his own country, and in his own house, and among his own kindred.

6:5 Et non poterat ibi virtutem ullam facere, nisi paucos infirmos impositis manibus curavit :

6:5 And he could not do any miracles there, only that he cured a few that were sick, laying his hands upon them.

6:6 et mirabatur propter incredulitatem eorum, et circuibat castella in circuitu docens.

6:6 And he wondered because of their unbelief, and he went through the villages round about teaching.

6:7 Et vocavit duodecim : et cœpit eos mittere binos, et dabat illis potestatem spirituum immundorum.

6:7 And he called the twelve; and began to send them two and two, and gave them power over unclean spirits.

6:8 Et præcepit eis ne quid tollerent in via, nisi virgam tantum : non peram, non panem, neque in zona æs,

6:8 And he commanded them that they should take nothing for the way, but a staff only; no scrip, no bread, nor money in their purse,

6:9 sed calceatos sandaliis, et ne induerentur duabus tunicis.

6:9 But to be shod with sandals, and that they should not put on two coats.

6:10 Et dicebat eis : Quocumque introieritis in domum, illic manete donec exeatis inde :

6:10 And he said to them: Wheresoever you shall enter into an house, there abide till you depart from that place.

6:11 et quicumque non receperint vos, nec audierint vos, exeuntes inde, excutite pulverem de pedibus vestris in testimonium illis.

6:11 And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear you; going forth from thence, shake off the dust from your feet for a testimony to them.

6:12 Et exeuntes prædicabant ut pœnitentiam agerent :

6:12 And going forth they preached men should do penance:

6:13 et dæmonia multa ejiciebant, et ungebant oleo multos ægros, et sanabant.

6:13 And they cast out many devils, and anointed with oil many that were sick, and healed them.

6:14 Et audivit rex Herodes (manifestum enim factum est nomen ejus), et dicebat : Quia Joannes Baptista resurrexit a mortuis : et propterea virtutes operantur in illo.

6:14 And king Herod heard, (for his name was made manifest,) and he said: John the Baptist is risen again from dead, and therefore mighty works shew forth themselves in him.

6:15 Alii autem dicebant : Quia Elias est ; alii vero dicebant : Quia propheta est, quasi unus ex prophetis.

6:15 And others said: It is Elias. But others said: It is a prophet, as one of the prophets.

6:16 Quo audito Herodes ait : Quem ego decollavi Joannem, hic a mortuis resurrexit.

6:16 Which Herod hearing, said: John whom I beheaded, he is risen again from the dead.

6:17 Ipse enim Herodes misit, ac tenuit Joannem, et vinxit eum in carcere propter Herodiadem uxorem Philippi fratris sui, quia duxerat eam.

6:17 For Herod himself had sent and apprehended John, and bound him prison for the sake of Herodias the wife of Philip his brother, because he had married her.

6:18 Dicebat enim Joannes Herodi : Non licet tibi habere uxorem fratris tui.

6:18 For John said to Herod: It is not lawful for thee to have thy brother's wife.

6:19 Herodias autem insidiabatur illi : et volebat occidere eum, nec poterat.

6:19 Now Herodias laid snares for him: and was desirous to put him to death and could not.

6:20 Herodes enim metuebat Joannem, sciens eum virum justum et sanctum : et custodiebat eum, et audito eo multa faciebat, et libenter eum audiebat.

6:20 For Herod feared John, knowing him to be a just and holy man: and kept him, and when he heard him, did many things: and he heard him willingly.

6:21 Et cum dies opportunus accidisset, Herodes natalis sui cœnam fecit principibus, et tribunis, et primis Galilææ :

6:21 And when a convenient day was come, Herod made a supper for his birthday, for the princes, and tribunes, and chief men of Galilee.

6:22 cumque introisset filia ipsius Herodiadis, et saltasset, et placuisset Herodi, simulque recumbentibus, rex ait puellæ : Pete a me quod vis, et dabo tibi :

6:22 And when the daughter of the same Herodias had come in, and had danced, and pleased Herod, and them that were at table with him, the king said to the damsel: Ask of me what thou wilt, and I will give it thee.

6:23 et juravit illi : Quia quidquid petieris dabo tibi, licet dimidium regni mei.

6:23 And he swore to her: Whatsoever thou shalt ask I will give thee, though it be the half of my kingdom.

6:24 Quæ cum exisset, dixit matri suæ : Quid petam ? At illa dixit : Caput Joannis Baptistæ.

6:24 Who when she was gone out, said to her mother, What shall I ask? But her mother said: The head of John the Baptist.

6:25 Cumque introisset statim cum festinatione ad regem, petivit dicens : Volo ut protinus des mihi in disco caput Joannis Baptistæ.

6:25 And when she was come in immediately with haste to the king, she asked, saying: I will that forthwith thou give me in a dish, the head of John the Baptist.

6:26 Et contristatus est rex : propter jusjurandum, et propter simul discumbentes, noluit eam contristare :

6:26 And the king was struck sad. Yet because of his oath, and because of them that were with him at table, he would not displease her:

6:27 sed misso spiculatore præcepit afferri caput ejus in disco. Et decollavit eum in carcere,

6:27 But sending an executioner, he commanded that his head should be brought in a dish.

6:28 et attulit caput ejus in disco : et dedit illud puellæ, et puella dedit matri suæ.

6:28 And he beheaded him in the prison, and brought his head in a dish: and gave to the damsel, and the damsel gave it her mother.

6:29 Quo audito, discipuli ejus venerunt, et tulerunt corpus ejus : et posuerunt illud in monumento.

6:29 Which his disciples hearing came, and took his body, and laid it in a tomb.

6:30 Et convenientes Apostoli ad Jesum, renuntiaverunt ei omnia quæ egerant, et docuerant.

6:30 And the apostles coming together unto Jesus, related to him all things that they had done and taught.

6:31 Et ait illis : Venite seorsum in desertum locum, et requiescite pusillum. Erant enim qui veniebant et redibant multi : et nec spatium manducandi habebant.

6:31 And he said to them: Come apart into a desert place, and rest a little. For there were many coming and going: and they had not so much as time to eat.

6:32 Et ascendentes in navim, abierunt in desertum locum seorsum.

6:32 And going up into a ship, they went into a desert place apart.

6:33 Et viderunt eos abeuntes, et cognoverunt multi : et pedestres de omnibus civitatibus concurrerunt illuc, et prævenerunt eos.

6:33 And they saw them going away, and many knew: and they ran flocking thither foot from all the cities, and were there before them.

6:34 Et exiens vidit turbam multam Jesus : et misertus est super eos, quia erant sicut oves non habentes pastorem, et cœpit docere multa.

6:34 And Jesus going out saw a great multitude: and he had compassion on them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd, and he began to teach them many things.

6:35 Et cum jam hora multa fieret, accesserunt discipuli ejus, dicentes : Desertus est locus hic, et jam hora præteriit :

6:35 And when the day was now far spent, his disciples came to him, saying: This is a desert place, and the hour is now past:

6:36 dimitte illos, ut euntes in proximas villas et vicos, emant sibi cibos, quos manducent.

6:36 Send them away, that going into the next villages and towns, they may buy themselves meat to eat.

6:37 Et respondens ait illis : Date illis vos manducare. Et dixerunt ei : Euntes emamus ducentis denariis panes, et dabimus illis manducare.

6:37 And he answering said to them: Give you them to eat. And they said to him: Let us go and buy bread for two hundred pence, and we will give them to eat.

6:38 Et dicit eis : Quot panes habetis ? ite, et videte. Et cum cognovissent, dicunt : Quinque, et duos pisces.

6:38 And he saith to them: How many loaves have you? go and see. And when they knew, they say: Five, and two fishes.

6:39 Et præcepit illis ut accumbere facerent omnes secundum contubernia super viride fœnum.

6:39 And he commanded them that they should make them all sit down by companies upon the green grass.

6:40 Et discubuerunt in partes per centenos et quinquagenos.

6:40 And they sat down in ranks, by hundreds and by fifties.

6:41 Et acceptis quinque panibus et duobus piscibus, intuens in cælum, benedixit, et fregit panes, et dedit discipulis suis, ut ponerent ante eos : et duos pisces divisit omnibus.

6:41 And when he had taken the five loaves, and the two fishes: looking up to heaven, he blessed, and broke the loaves, and gave to his disciples to set before them: and the two fishes he divided among them all.

6:42 Et manducaverunt omnes, et saturati sunt.

6:42 And they all did eat, and had their fill.

6:43 Et sustulerunt reliquias, fragmentorum duodecim cophinos plenos, et de piscibus.

6:43 And they took up the leavings, twelve full baskets of fragments, and of the fishes.

6:44 Erant autem qui manducaverunt quinque millia virorum.

6:44 And they that did eat, were five thousand men.

6:45 Et statim coëgit discipulos suos ascendere navim, ut præcederent eum trans fretum ad Bethsaidam, dum ipse dimitteret populum.

6:45 And immediately he obliged his disciples to go up into the ship, that they might go before him over the water to Bethsaida, whilst he dismissed the people.

6:46 Et cum dimisisset eos, abiit in montem orare.

6:46 And when he had dismissed them, he went up to the mountain to pray,

6:47 Et cum sero esset, erat navis in medio mari et ipse solus in terra.

6:47 And when it was late, the ship was in the midst of the sea, and himself alone on the land.

6:48 Et videns eos laborantes in remigando (erat enim ventus contrarius eis) et circa quartam vigiliam noctis venit ad eos ambulans supra mare : et volebat præterire eos.

6:48 And seeing them labouring in rowing, (for the wind was against them,) and about the fourth watch of the night, he cometh to them walking upon the sea, and he would have passed by them.

6:49 At illi ut viderunt eum ambulantem supra mare, putaverunt phantasma esse, et exclamaverunt.

6:49 But they seeing him walking upon the sea, thought it was an apparition, and they cried out.

6:50 Omnes enim viderunt eum, et conturbati sunt. Et statim locutus est cum eis, et dixit eis : Confidite, ego sum : nolite timere.

6:50 For they all saw him, and were troubled bled. And immediately he spoke with them, and said to them: Have a good heart, it is I, fear ye not.

6:51 Et ascendit ad illos in navim, et cessavit ventus. Et plus magis intra se stupebant :

6:51 And he went up to them into the ship, and the wind ceased: and they were far more astonished within themselves:

6:52 non enim intellexerunt de panibus : erat enim cor eorum obcæcatum.

6:52 For they understood not concerning the loaves; for their heart was blinded.

6:53 Et cum transfretassent, venerunt in terram Genesareth, et applicuerunt.

6:53 And when they had passed over, they came into the land of Genezareth, and set to the shore.

6:54 Cumque egressi essent de navi, continuo cognoverunt eum :

6:54 And when they were gone out of the ship, immediately they knew him:

6:55 et percurrentes universam regionem illam, cœperunt in grabatis eos, qui se male habebant, circumferre, ubi audiebant eum esse.

6:55 And running through that whole country, they began to carry about in beds those that were sick, where they heard he was.

6:56 Et quocumque introibat, in vicos, vel in villas aut civitates, in plateis ponebant infirmos, et deprecabantur eum, ut vel fimbriam vestimenti ejus tangerent, et quotquot tangebant eum, salvi fiebant.

6:56 And whithersoever he entered, into towns or into villages or cities, they laid the sick in the streets, and besought him that they might touch but the hem of his garment: and as many as touched him were made whole.

Chapter 7

7:1 Et conveniunt ad eum pharisæi, et quidam de scribis, venientes ab Jerosolymis.

7:1 And there assembled together unto him the Pharisees and some of the scribes, coming from Jerusalem.

7:2 Et cum vidissent quosdam ex discipulis ejus communibus manibus, id est non lotis, manducare panes, vituperaverunt.

7:2 And when they had seen some of his disciples eat bread with common, that is, with unwashed hands, they found fault.

7:3 Pharisæi enim, et omnes Judæi, nisi crebro laverint manus, non manducant, tenentes traditionem seniorum :

7:3 For the Pharisees and all the Jews eat not without often washing their hands, holding the tradition of the ancients.

7:4 et a foro nisi baptizentur, non comedunt : et alia multa sunt, quæ tradita sunt illis servare, baptismata calicum, et urceorum, et æramentorum, et lectorum :

7:4 And when they come from the market, unless they be washed, they eat not: and many other things there are that have been delivered to them to observe, the washings of cups and of pots and of brazen vessels and of beds.

7:5 et interrogabant eum pharisæi et scribæ : Quare discipuli tui non ambulant juxta traditionem seniorum, sed communibus manibus manducant panem ?

7:5 And the Pharisees and scribes asked him: Why do not thy disciples walk according to the tradition of the ancients, but they eat bread with common hands?

7:6 At ille respondens, dixit eis : Bene prophetavit Isaias de vobis hypocritis, sicut scriptum est : Populus hic labiis me honorat, cor autem eorum longe est a me :

7:6 But he answering, said to them: Well did Isaias prophesy of you hypocrites, as it is written: This people honoureth me with their lips, but their heart is far from me.

7:7 in vanum autem me colunt, docentes doctrinas, et præcepta hominum.

7:7 And in vain do they worship me, teaching doctrines and precepts of men.

7:8 Relinquentes enim mandatum Dei, tenetis traditionem hominum, baptismata urceorum et calicum : et alia similia his facitis multa.

7:8 For leaving the commandment of God, you hold the tradition of men, the washing of pots and of cups: and many other things you do like to these.

7:9 Et dicebat illis : Bene irritum facitis præceptum Dei, ut traditionem vestram servetis.

7:9 And he said to them: Well do you make void the commandment of God, that you may keep your own tradition.

7:10 Moyses enim dixit : Honora patrem tuum, et matrem tuam. Et : Qui maledixerit patri, vel matri, morte moriatur.

7:10 For Moses said: Honour thy father and thy mother. And He that shall curse father or mother, dying let him die.

7:11 Vos autem dicitis : Si dixerit homo patri, aut matri, Corban (quod est donum) quodcumque ex me, tibi profuerit :

7:11 But you say: If a man shall say to his father or mother, Corban (which is a gift) whatsoever is from me shall profit thee.

7:12 et ultra non dimittitis eum quidquam facere patri suo, aut matri,

7:12 And further you suffer him not to do any thing for his father or mother,

7:13 rescindentes verbum Dei per traditionem vestram, quam tradidistis : et similia hujusmodi multa facitis.

7:13 Making void the word of God by your own tradition, which you have given forth. And many other such like things you do.

7:14 Et advocans iterum turbam, dicebat illis : Audite me omnes, et intelligite.

7:14 And calling again the multitude unto him, he said to them: Hear ye me all and understand.

7:15 Nihil est extra hominem introiens in eum, quod possit eum coinquinare, sed quæ de homine procedunt illa sunt quæ communicant hominem.

7:15 There is nothing from without a man that entering into him can defile him. But the things which come from a man, those are they that defile a man.

7:16 Si quis habet aures audiendi, audiat.

7:16 If any man have ears to hear, let him hear.

7:17 Et cum introisset in domum a turba, interrogabant eum discipuli ejus parabolam.

7:17 And when he was come into the house from the multitude, his disciples asked him the parable.

7:18 Et ait illis : Sic et vos imprudentes estis ? Non intelligitis quia omne extrinsecus introiens in hominem, non potest eum communicare :

7:18 And he saith to them: So are you also without knowledge? Understand you not that every thing from without entering into a man cannot defile him:

7:19 quia non intrat in cor ejus, sed in ventrum vadit, et in secessum exit, purgans omnes escas ?

7:19 Because it entereth not into his heart but goeth into his belly and goeth out into the privy, purging all meats?

7:20 Dicebat autem, quoniam quæ de homine exeunt, illa communicant hominem.

7:20 But he said that the things which come out from a man, they defile a man.

7:21 Ab intus enim de corde hominum malæ cogitationes procedunt, adulteria, fornicationes, homicidia,

7:21 For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders,

7:22 furta, avaritiæ, nequitiæ, dolus, impudicitiæ, oculus malus, blasphemia, superbia, stultitia.

7:22 Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness.

7:23 Omnia hæc mala ab intus procedunt, et communicant hominem.

7:23 All these evil things come from within and defile a man.

7:24 Et inde surgens abiit in fines Tyri et Sidonis : et ingressus domum, neminem voluit scire, et non potuit latere.

7:24 And rising from thence he went into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon: and entering into a house, he would that no man should know it. And he could not be hid.

7:25 Mulier enim statim ut audivit de eo, cujus filia habebat spiritum immundum, intravit, et procidit ad pedes ejus.

7:25 For a woman as soon as she heard of him, whose daughter had an unclean spirit, came in and fell down at his feet.

7:26 Erat enim mulier gentilis, Syrophœnissa genere. Et rogabat eum ut dæmonium ejiceret de filia ejus.

7:26 For the woman was a Gentile, a Syrophenician born. And she besought him that he would cast forth the devil out of her daughter.

7:27 Qui dixit illi : Sine prius saturari filios : non est enim bonum sumere panem filiorum, et mittere canibus.

7:27 Who said to her: suffer first the children to be filled: for it is not good to take the bread of the children and cast it to the dogs.

7:28 At illa respondit, et dixit illi : Utique Domine, nam et catelli comedunt sub mensa de micis puerorum.

7:28 But she answered and said to him: Yea, Lord; for the whelps also eat under the table of the crumbs of the children.

7:29 Et ait illi : Propter hunc sermonem vade : exiit dæmonium a filia tua.

7:29 And he said to her: For this saying, go thy way. The devil is gone out of thy daughter.

7:30 Et cum abiisset domum suam, invenit puellam jacentem supra lectum, et dæmonium exiisse.

7:30 And when she was come into her house, she found the girl lying upon the bed and that the devil was gone out.

7:31 Et iterum exiens de finibus Tyri, venit per Sidonem ad mare Galilææ inter medios fines Decapoleos.

7:31 And again going out of the coasts of Tyre, he came by Sidon to the sea of Galilee, through the midst the of the coasts of Decapolis.

7:32 Et adducunt ei surdum, et mutum, et deprecabantur eum, ut imponat illi manum.

7:32 And they bring to him one deaf and dumb: and they besought him that he would lay his hand upon him.

7:33 Et apprehendens eum de turba seorsum, misit digitos suos in auriculas ejus : et exspuens, tetigit linguam ejus :

7:33 And taking him from the multitude apart, he put his fingers into his ears: and spitting, he touched his tongue.

7:34 et suspiciens in cælum, ingemuit, et ait illi : Ephphetha, quod est, Adaperire.

7:34 And looking up to heaven, he groaned and said to him: Ephpheta, which is, Be thou opened.

7:35 Et statim apertæ sunt aures ejus, et solutum est vinculum linguæ ejus, et loquebatur recte.

7:35 And immediately his ears were opened and the string of his tongue was loosed and he spoke right.

7:36 Et præcepit illis ne cui dicerent. Quanto autem eis præcipiebat, tanto magis plus prædicabant :

7:36 And he charged them that they should tell no man. But the more he charged them, so much the more a great deal did they publish it.

7:37 et eo amplius admirabantur, dicentes : Bene omnia fecit : et surdos fecit audire, et mutos loqui.

7:37 And so much the more did they wonder, saying: He hath done all things well. He hath made both the deaf to hear and the dumb to speak.

Chapter 8

8:1 In diebus illis iterum cum turba multa esset, nec haberent quod manducarent, convocatis discipulis, ait illis :

8:1 In those days again, when there was great multitude and they had nothing to eat; calling his disciples together, he saith to them:

8:2 Misereor super turbam : quia ecce jam triduo sustinent me, nec habent quod manducent :

8:2 I have compassion on the multitude, for behold they have now been with me three days and have nothing to eat.

8:3 et si dimisero eos jejunos in domum suam, deficient in via : quidam enim ex eis de longe venerunt.

8:3 And if I shall send them away fasting to their home, they will faint in the way: for some of them came from afar off.

8:4 Et responderunt ei discipuli sui : Unde illos quis poterit saturare panibus in solitudine ?

8:4 And his disciples answered him: From whence can any one fill them here with bread in the wilderness?

8:5 Et interrogavit eos : Quot panes habetis ? Qui dixerunt : Septem.

8:5 And he asked them: How many loaves have ye? Who said: Seven.

8:6 Et præcepit turbæ discumbere super terram. Et accipiens septem panes, gratias agens fregit, et dabat discipulis suis ut apponerent, et apposuerunt turbæ.

8:6 And he commanded the people to sit down on the ground. And taking the seven loaves, giving thanks, he broke and gave to his disciples for to set before them. And they set them before the people.

8:7 Et habebant pisciculos paucos : et ipsos benedixit, et jussit apponi.

8:7 And they had a few little fishes: and he blessed them and commanded them to be set before them.

8:8 Et manducaverunt, et saturati sunt, et sustulerunt quod superaverat de fragmentis, septem sportas.

8:8 And they did eat and were filled: and they took up that which was left of the fragments, seven baskets.

8:9 Erant autem qui manducaverunt, quasi quatuor millia : et dimisit eos.

8:9 And they that had eaten were about four thousand. And he sent them away.

8:10 Et statim ascendens navim cum discipulis suis, venit in partes Dalmanutha.

8:10 And immediately going up into a ship with his disciples, he came into the parts of Dalmanutha.

8:11 Et exierunt pharisæi, et cœperunt conquirere cum eo, quærentes ab illo signum de cælo, tentantes eum.

8:11 And the Pharisees came forth and began to question with him, asking him a sign from heaven, tempting him.

8:12 Et ingemiscens spiritu, ait : Quid generatio ista signum quærit ? Amen dico vobis, si dabitur generationi isti signum.

8:12 And sighing deeply in spirit, he saith: Why doth this generation seek a sign? Amen, I say to you, a sign shall not be given to this generation.

8:13 Et dimittens eos, ascendit iterum navim et abiit trans fretum.

8:13 And leaving them, he went up again into the ship and passed to the other side of the water.

8:14 Et obliti sunt panes sumere : et nisi unum panem non habebant secum in navi.

8:14 And they forgot to take bread: and they had but one loaf with them in the ship.

8:15 Et præcipiebat eis, dicens : Videte, et cavete a fermento pharisæorum, et fermento Herodis.

8:15 And he charged them saying: Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the leaven of Herod.

8:16 Et cogitabant ad alterutrum, dicentes : quia panes non habemus.

8:16 And they reasoned among themselves, saying: Because we have no bread.

8:17 Quo cognito, ait illis Jesus : Quid cogitatis, quia panes non habetis ? nondum cognoscetis nec intelligitis ? adhuc cæcatum habetis cor vestrum ?

8:17 Which Jesus knowing, saith to them: Why do you reason, because you have no bread? Do you not yet know nor understand? Have you still your heart blinded?

8:18 oculos habentes non videtis ? et aures habentes non auditis ? nec recordamini,

8:18 Having eyes, see you not? And having ears, hear you not? Neither do you remember?

8:19 quando quinque panes fregi in quinque millia : quot cophinos fragmentorum plenos sustulistis ? Dicunt ei : Duodecim.

8:19 When I broke the five loves among five thousand, how many baskets full of fragments took you up? They say to him: Twelve.

8:20 Quando et septem panes in quatuor millia : quot sportas fragmentorum tulistis ? Et dicunt ei : Septem.

8:20 When also the seven loaves among four thousand, how many baskets of fragments took you up? And they say to him: Seven.

8:21 Et dicebat eis : Quomodo nondum intelligitis ?

8:21 And he said to them: How do you not yet understand?

8:22 Et veniunt Bethsaidam, et adducunt ei cæcum, et rogabant eum ut illum tangeret.

8:22 And they came to Bethsaida: and they bring to him a blind man. And they besought him that he would touch him.

8:23 Et apprehensa manu cæci, eduxit eum extra vicum : et exspuens in oculos ejus impositis manibus suis, interrogavit eum si quid videret.

8:23 And taking the blind man by the hand, he led him out of the town. And spitting upon his eyes, laying his hands on him, he asked him if he saw any thing.

8:24 Et aspiciens, ait : Video homines velut arbores ambulantes.

8:24 And looking up, he said: I see men, as it were trees, walking.

8:25 Deinde iterum imposuit manus super oculos ejus : et cœpit videre : et restitutus est ita ut clare videret omnia.

8:25 After that again he laid his hands upon his eyes: and he began to see and was restored, so that he saw all things clearly.

8:26 Et misit illum in domum suam, dicens : Vade in domum tuam : et si in vicum introieris, nemini dixeris.

8:26 And he sent him into his house, saying: Go into thy house, and if thou enter into the town, tell nobody.

8:27 Et egressus est Jesus, et discipuli ejus in castella Cæsareæ Philippi : et in via interrogabat discipulos suos, dicens eis : Quem me dicunt esse homines ?

8:27 And Jesus went out, and his disciples into the towns of Caesarea Philippi. And in the way, he asked his disciples, saying to them: Whom do men say that I am?

8:28 Qui responderunt illi, dicentes : Joannem Baptistam, alii Eliam, alii vero quasi unum de prophetis.

8:28 Who answered him, saying: John the Baptist; but some Elias, and others as one of the prophets.

8:29 Tunc dicit illis : Vos vero quem me esse dicitis ? Respondens Petrus, ait ei : Tu es Christus.

8:29 Then he saith to them: But whom do you say that I am? Peter answering said to him: Thou art the Christ.

8:30 Et comminatus est eis, ne cui dicerent de illo.

8:30 And he strictly charged them that they should not tell any man of him.

8:31 Et cœpit docere eos quoniam oportet Filium hominis pati multa, et reprobari a senioribus, et a summis sacerdotibus et scribis, et occidi : et post tres dies resurgere.

8:31 And he began to teach them that the Son of man must suffer many things and be rejected by the ancients and by the high priests and the scribes: and be killed and after three days rise again.

8:32 Et palam verbum loquebatur. Et apprehendens eum Petrus, cœpit increpare eum.

8:32 And he spoke the word openly. And Peter taking him began to rebuke him.

8:33 Qui conversus, et videns discipulos suos, comminatus est Petro, dicens : Vade retro me Satana, quoniam non sapis quæ Dei sunt, sed quæ sunt hominum.

8:33 Who turning about and seeing his disciples, threatened Peter, saying: Go behind me, Satan, because thou savourest not the things that are of God but that are of men.

8:34 Et convocata turba cum discipulis suis, dixit eis : Si quis vult me sequi, deneget semetipsum : et tollat crucem suam, et sequatur me.

8:34 And calling the multitude together with his disciples, he said to them: If any man will follow me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.

8:35 Qui enim voluerit animam suam salvam facere, perdet eam : qui autem perdiderit animam suam propter me, et Evangelium, salvam faciet eam.

8:35 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel shall save it.

8:36 Quid enim proderit homini, si lucretur mundum totum et detrimentum animæ suæ faciat ?

8:36 For what shall it profit a man, if he gain the whole world and suffer the loss of his soul?

8:37 Aut quid dabit homo commutationis pro anima sua ?

8:37 Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul:

8:38 Qui enim me confusus fuerit, et verba mea in generatione ista adultera et peccatrice, et Filius hominis confundetur eum, cum venerit in gloria Patris sui cum angelis sanctis.

8:38 For he that shall be ashamed of me and of my words, in this adulterous and sinful generation: the Son of man also will be ashamed of him, when he shall come in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.

8:39 Et dicebat illis : Amen dico vobis, quia sunt quidam de hic stantibus, qui non gustabunt mortem donec videant regnum Dei veniens in virtute.

8:39 And he said to them: Amen f say to you that there are some of them that stand here who shall not taste death till they see the kingdom of God coming in power.

Chapter 9

9:1 Et post dies sex assumit Jesus Petrum, et Jacobum, et Joannem, et ducit illos in montem excelsum seorsum solos, et transfiguratus est coram ipsis.

9:1 And after six days, Jesus taketh with him Peter and James and John, and leadeth them up into an high mountain apart by themselves, and was transfigured before them.

9:2 Et vestimenta ejus facta sunt splendentia, et candida nimis velut nix, qualia fullo non potest super terram candida facere.

9:2 And his garments became shining and exceeding white as snow, so as no fuller upon earth can make white.

9:3 Et apparuit illis Elias cum Moyse : et erant loquentes cum Jesu.

9:3 And there appeared to them Elias with Moses: and they were talking with Jesus.

9:4 Et respondens Petrus, ait Jesu : Rabbi, bonum est nos hic esse : et faciamus tria tabernacula, tibi unum, et Moysi unum, et Eliæ unum.

9:4 And Peter answering, said to Jesus: Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. And let us make three tabernacles, one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.

9:5 Non enim sciebat quid diceret : erant enim timore exterriti.

9:5 For he knew not what he said: for they were struck with fear.

9:6 Et facta est nubes obumbrans eos : et venit vox de nube, dicens : Hic est Filius meus carissimus : audite illum.

9:6 And there was a cloud overshadowing them. And a voice came out of the cloud, saying: This is my most beloved Son. Hear ye him.

9:7 Et statim circumspicientes, neminem amplius viderunt, nisi Jesum tantum secum.

9:7 And immediately looking about, they saw no man any more, but Jesus only with them.

9:8 Et descendentibus illis de monte, præcepit illis ne cuiquam quæ vidissent, narrarent : nisi cum Filius hominis a mortuis resurrexerit.

9:8 And as they came down from the mountain, he charged them not to tell any man what things they had seen, till the Son of man shall be risen again from the dead.

9:9 Et verbum continuerunt apud se : conquirentes quid esset, cum a mortuis resurrexerit.

9:9 And they kept the word to themselves; questioning together what that should mean, when he shall be risen from the dead.

9:10 Et interrogabant eum, dicentes : Quid ergo dicunt pharisæi et scribæ, quia Eliam oportet venire primum ?

9:10 And they asked him, saying: Why then do the Pharisees and scribes say that Elias must come first?

9:11 Qui respondens, ait illis : Elias cum venerit primo, restituet omnia : et quomodo scriptum est in Filium hominis, ut multa patiatur et contemnatur.

9:11 Who answering, said to then: Elias, when he shall come first, shall restore all things; and as it is written of the Son of man that he must suffer many things and be despised.

9:12 Sed dico vobis quia et Elias venit (et fecerunt illi quæcumque voluerunt) sicut scriptum est de eo.

9:12 But I say to you that Elias also is come (and they have done to him whatsoever they would), as it is written of him.

9:13 Et veniens ad discipulos suos, vidit turbam magnam circa eos, et scribas conquirentes cum illis.

9:13 And coming to his disciples he saw a great multitude about them and the scribes disputing with them.

9:14 Et confestim omnis populus videns Jesum, stupefactus est, et expaverunt, et accurrentes salutabant eum.

9:14 And presently all the people, seeing Jesus, were astonished and struck with fear: and running to him, they saluted him.

9:15 Et interrogavit eos : Quid inter vos conquiritis ?

9:15 And he asked them: What do you question about among you?

9:16 Et respondens unus de turba, dixit : Magister, attuli filium meum ad te habentem spiritum mutum :

9:16 And one of the multitude, answering, said: Master, I have brought my son to thee, having a dumb spirit.

9:17 qui ubicumque eum apprehenderit, allidit illum, et spumat, et stridet dentibus, et arescit : et dixi discipulis tuis ut ejicerent illum, et non potuerunt.

9:17 Who, wheresoever he taketh him, dasheth him: and he foameth and gnasheth with the teeth and pineth away. And I spoke to thy disciples to cast him out: and they could not.

9:18 Qui respondens eis, dixit : O generatio incredula, quamdiu apud vos ero ? quamdiu vos patiar ? afferte illum ad me.

9:18 Who answering them, said: O incredulous generation, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I suffer you? Bring him unto me.

9:19 Et attulerunt eum. Et cum vidisset eum, statim spiritus conturbavit illum : et elisus in terram, volutabatur spumans.

9:19 And they brought him. And when he had seen him, immediately the spirit troubled him and being thrown down upon the ground, he rolled about foaming.

9:20 Et interrogavit patrem ejus : Quantum temporis est ex quo ei hoc accidit ? At ille ait : Ab infantia :

9:20 And he asked his father: How long time is it since this hath happened unto him? But he sad: From his infancy.

9:21 et frequenter eum in ignem, et in aquas misit ut eum perderet : sed si quid potes, adjuva nos, misertus nostri.

9:21 And oftentimes hath he cast him into the fire and into the waters to destroy him. But if thou canst do any thing, help us, having compassion on us.

9:22 Jesus autem ait illi : Si potes credere, omnia possibilia sunt credenti.

9:22 And Jesus saith to him: If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.

9:23 Et continuo exclamans pater pueri, cum lacrimis aiebat : Credo, Domine ; adjuva incredulitatem meam.

9:23 And immediately the father of the boy crying out, with tears said: I do believe, Lord. Help my unbelief.

9:24 Et cum videret Jesus concurrentem turbam, comminatus est spiritui immundo, dicens illi : Surde et mute spiritus, ego præcipio tibi, exi ab eo : et amplius ne introëas in eum.

9:24 And when Jesus saw the multitude running together, he threatened the unclean spirit, saying to him: Deaf and dumb spirit, I command thee, go out of him and enter not any more into him.

9:25 Et exclamans, et multum discerpens eum, exiit ab eo, et factus est sicut mortuus, ita ut multi dicerent : Quia mortuus est.

9:25 And crying out and greatly tearing him, he went our of him. And he became as dead, so that many said: He is dead.

9:26 Jesus autem tenens manum ejus elevavit eum, et surrexit.

9:26 But Jesus taking him by the hand, lifted him up. And he arose.

9:27 Et cum introisset in domum, discipuli ejus secreto interrogabant eum : Quare nos non potuimus ejicere eum ?

9:27 And when he was come into the house, his disciples secretly asked him: Why could not we cast him out?

9:28 Et dixit illis : Hoc genus in nullo potest exire, nisi in oratione et jejunio.

9:28 And he said to them: This kind can go out by nothing, but by prayer and fasting.

9:29 Et inde profecti prætergrediebantur Galilæam : nec volebat quemquam scire.

9:29 And departing from thence, they passed through Galilee: and he would not that any man should know it.

9:30 Docebat autem discipulos suos, et dicebat illis : Quoniam Filius hominis tradetur in manus hominum, et occident eum, et occisus tertia die resurget.

9:30 And he taught his disciples and said to them: The Son of man shall be betrayed into the hands of men, and they shall kill him; and after that he is killed, he shall rise again the third day.

9:31 At illi ignorabant verbum : et timebant interrogare eum.

9:31 But they understood not the word: and they were afraid to ask him.

9:32 Et venerunt Capharnaum. Qui cum domi essent, interrogabat eos : Quid in via tractabatis ?

9:32 And they came to Capharnaum. And when they were in the house, he asked them: What did you treat of in the way?

9:33 At illi tacebant : siquidem in via inter se disputaverunt : quis eorum major esset.

9:33 But they held their peace, for in the way they had disputed among themselves, which of them should be the greatest.

9:34 Et residens vocavit duodecim, et ait illis : Si quis vult primus esse, erit omnium novissimus, et omnium minister.

9:34 And sitting down, he called the twelve and saith to them: If any man desire to be first, he shall be the last of all and be minister of all.

9:35 Et accipiens puerum, statuit eum in medio eorum : quem cum complexus esset, ait illis :

9:35 And taking a child, he set him in the midst of them. Whom when he had embraced, he saith to them:

9:36 Quisquis unum ex hujusmodi pueris receperit in nomine meo, me recipit : et quicumque me susceperit, non me suscipit, sed eum qui misit me.

9:36 Whosoever shall receive one such child as this in my name receiveth me. And whosoever shall receive me receiveth not me but him that sent me.

9:37 Respondit illi Joannes, dicens : Magister, vidimus quemdam in nomine tuo ejicientem dæmonia, qui non sequitur nos, et prohibuimus eum.

9:37 John answered him, saying: Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, who followeth not us: and we forbade him.

9:38 Jesus autem ait : Nolite prohibere eum : nemo est enim qui faciat virtutem in nomine meo, et possit cito male loqui de me :

9:38 But Jesus said: Do not forbid him. For there is no man that doth a miracle in my name and can soon speak ill of me.

9:39 qui enim non est adversum vos, pro vobis est.

9:39 For he that is not against you is for you.

9:40 Quisquis enim potum dederit vobis calicem aquæ in nomine meo, quia Christi estis : amen dico vobis, non perdet mercedem suam.

9:40 For whosoever shall give you to drink a cup of water in my name, because you belong to Christ: amen I say to you, he shall not lose his reward.

9:41 Et quisquis scandalizaverit unum ex his pusillis credentibus in me : bonum est ei magis si circumdaretur mola asinaria collo ejus, et in mare mitteretur.

9:41 And whosoever shall scandalize one of these little ones that believe in me: it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck and he were cast into the sea.

9:42 Et si scandalizaverit te manus tua, abscide illam : bonum est tibi debilem introire in vitam, quam duas manus habentem ire in gehennam, in ignem inextinguibilem,

9:42 And if thy hand scandalize thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life, maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into unquenchable fire:

9:43 ubi vermis eorum non moritur, et ignis non extinguitur.

9:43 Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not extinguished.

9:44 Et si pes tuus te scandalizat, amputa illum : bonum est tibi claudum introire in vitam æternam, quam duos pedes habentem mitti in gehennam ignis inextinguibilis,

9:44 And if thy foot scandalize thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter lame into life everlasting than having two feet to be cast into the hell of unquenchable fire:

9:45 ubi vermis eorum non moritur, et ignis non extinguitur.

9:45 Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not extinguished.

9:46 Quod si oculus tuus scandalizat te, ejice eum : bonum est tibi luscum introire in regnum Dei, quam duos oculos habentem mitti in gehennam ignis,

9:46 And if thy eye scandalize thee, pluck it out: it is better for thee with one eye to enter into the kingdom of God than having two eyes to be cast into the hell of fire:

9:47 ubi vermis eorum non moritur, et ignis non extinguitur.

9:47 Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not extinguished.

9:48 Omnis enim igne salietur, et omnis victima sale salietur.

9:48 For every one shall be salted with fire: and every victim shall be salted with salt.

9:49 Bonum est sal : quod si sal insulsum fuerit, in quo illud condietis ? Habete in vobis sal, et pacem habete inter vos.

9:49 Salt is good. But if the salt become unsavoury, wherewith will you season it? Have salt in you: and have peace among you.

Chapter 10

10:1 Et inde exsurgens venit in fines Judææ ultra Jordanem : et conveniunt iterum turbæ ad eum : et sicut consueverat, iterum docebat illos.

10:1 And rising up from thence, he cometh into the coast of Judea beyond the Jordan: and the multitude flocked to him again. And as he was accustomed, he taught them again.

10:2 Et accedentes pharisæi interrogabant eum : Si licet viro uxorem dimittere : tentantes eum.

10:2 And the Pharisees coming to him asked him, tempting him: Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife?

10:3 At ille respondens, dixit eis : Quid vobis præcepit Moyses ?

10:3 But he answering, saith to them: What did Moses command you?

10:4 Qui dixerunt : Moyses permisit libellum repudii scribere, et dimittere.

10:4 Who said: Moses permitted to write a bill of divorce and to put her away.

10:5 Quibus respondens Jesus, ait : Ad duritiam cordis vestri scripsit vobis præceptum istud :

10:5 To whom Jesus answering, said: Because of the hardness of your heart, he wrote you that precept.

10:6 ab initio autem creaturæ masculum et feminam fecit eos Deus.

10:6 But from the beginning of the creation, God made them male and female.

10:7 Propter hoc relinquet homo patrem suum et matrem, et adhærebit ad uxorem suam :

10:7 For this cause, a man shall leave his father and mother and shall cleave to his wife.

10:8 et erunt duo in carne una. Itaque jam non sunt duo, sed una caro.

10:8 And they two shall be in one flesh. Therefore now they are not two, but one flesh.

10:9 Quod ergo Deus conjunxit, homo non separet.

10:9 What therefore God hath joined together, let no man put asunder.

10:10 Et in domo iterum discipuli ejus de eodem interrogaverunt eum.

10:10 And in the house again his disciples asked him concerning the same thing.

10:11 Et ait illis : Quicumque dimiserit uxorem suam, et aliam duxerit, adulterium committit super eam.

10:11 And he saith to them: Whosoever shall put away his wife and marry another committeth adultery against her.

10:12 Et si uxor dimiserit virum suum, et alii nupserit, mœchatur.

10:12 And if the wife shall put away her husband and be married to another, she committeth adultery.

10:13 Et offerebant illi parvulos ut tangeret illos. Discipuli autem comminabantur offerentibus.

10:13 And they brought to him young children, that he might touch them. And the disciples rebuked them that brought them.

10:14 Quos cum videret Jesus, indigne tulit, et ait illis : Sinite parvulos venire ad me, et ne prohibueritis eos : talium enim est regnum Dei.

10:14 Whom when Jesus saw, he was much displeased and saith to them: Suffer the little children to come unto me and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.

10:15 Amen dico vobis : Quisquis non receperit regnum Dei velut parvulus, non intrabit in illud.

10:15 Amen I say to you, whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall not enter into it.

10:16 Et complexans eos, et imponens manus super illos, benedicebat eos.

10:16 And embracing them and laying his hands upon them, he blessed them.

10:17 Et cum egressus esset in viam, procurrens quidam genu flexo ante eum, rogabat eum : Magister bone, quid faciam ut vitam æternam percipiam ?

10:17 And when he was gone forth into the way, a certain man, running up and kneeling before him, asked him: Good Master, what shall I do that I may receive life everlasting?

10:18 Jesus autem dixit ei : Quid me dicis bonum ? nemo bonus, nisi unus Deus.

10:18 And Jesus said to him: Why callest thou me good? None is good but one, that is God.

10:19 Præcepta nosti : ne adulteres, ne occidas, ne fureris, ne falsum testimonium dixeris, ne fraudem feceris, honora patrem tuum et matrem.

10:19 Thou knowest the commandments: Do not commit adultery, do not kill, do not steal, bear not false witness, do no fraud, honour thy father and mother.

10:20 At ille respondens, ait illi : Magister, hæc omnia observavi a juventute mea.

10:20 But he answering, said to him: Master, all these things I have observed from my youth.

10:21 Jesus autem intuitus eum, dilexit eum, et dixit ei : Unum tibi deest : vade, quæcumque habes vende, et da pauperibus, et habebis thesaurum in cælo : et veni, sequere me.

10:21 And Jesus, looking on him, loved him and said to him: One thing is wanting unto thee. Go, sell whatsoever thou hast and give to the poor: and thou shalt have treasure in heaven. And come, follow me.

10:22 Qui contristatus in verbo, abiit mœrens : erat enim habens multas possessiones.

10:22 Who being struck sad at that saying, went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.

10:23 Et circumspiciens Jesus, ait discipulis suis : Quam difficile qui pecunias habent, in regnum Dei introibunt !

10:23 And Jesus looking round about, saith to his disciples: How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!

10:24 Discipuli autem obstupescebant in verbis ejus. At Jesus rursus respondens ait illis : Filioli, quam difficile est, confidentes in pecuniis, in regnum Dei introire !

10:24 And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus again answering, saith to them: Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God?

10:25 Facilius est camelum per foramen acus transire, quam divitem intrare in regnum Dei.

10:25 It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

10:26 Qui magis admirabantur, dicentes ad semetipsos : Et quis potest salvus fieri ?

10:26 Who wondered the more, saying among themselves: Who then can be saved?

10:27 Et intuens illos Jesus, ait : Apud homines impossibile est, sed non apud Deum : omnia enim possibilia sunt apud Deum.

10:27 And Jesus looking on them, saith with men it is impossible; but not with God. For all things are possible with God.

10:28 Et cœpit ei Petrus dicere : Ecce nos dimisimus omnia, et secuti sumus te.

10:28 And Peter began to say unto him: Behold, we have left all things and have followed thee.

10:29 Respondens Jesus, ait : Amen dico vobis : Nemo est qui reliquerit domum, aut fratres, aut sorores, aut patrem, aut matrem, aut filios, aut agros propter me et propter Evangelium,

10:29 Jesus answering said: Amen I say to you, there is no man who hath left house or brethren or sisters or father or mother or children or lands, for my sake and for the gospel,

10:30 qui non accipiat centies tantum, nunc in tempore hoc : domos, et fratres, et sorores, et matres, et filios, et agros, cum persecutionibus, et in sæculo futuro vitam æternam.

10:30 Who shall not receive an hundred times as much, now in this time: houses and brethren and sisters and mothers and children and lands, with persecutions: and in the world to come life everlasting.

10:31 Multi autem erunt primi novissimi, et novissimi primi.

10:31 But many that are first shall be last: and the last, first.

10:32 Erant autem in via ascendentes Jerosolymam : et præcedebat illos Jesus, et stupebant : et sequentes timebant. Et assumens iterum duodecim, cœpit illis dicere quæ essent ei eventura.

10:32 And they were in the way going up to Jerusalem: and Jesus went before them. And they were astonished and following were afraid. And taking again the twelve, he began to tell them the things that should befall him.

10:33 Quia ecce ascendimus Jerosolymam, et Filius hominis tradetur principibus sacerdotum, et scribis, et senioribus, et damnabunt eum morte, et tradent eum gentibus :

10:33 Saying: Behold we go up to Jerusalem, and the Son of man shall be betrayed to the chief priests and to the scribes and ancients. And they shall condemn him to death and shall deliver him to the Gentiles.

10:34 et illudent ei, et conspuent eum, et flagellabunt eum, et interficient eum : et tertia die resurget.

10:34 And they shall mock him and spit on him and scourge him and kill him: and the third day he shall rise again.

10:35 Et accedunt ad eum Jacobus et Joannes filii Zebedæi, dicentes : Magister, volumus ut quodcumque petierimus, facias nobis.

10:35 And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, come to him, saying: Master, we desire that whatsoever we shall ask, thou wouldst do it for us.

10:36 At ille dixit eis : Quid vultis ut faciam vobis ?

10:36 But he said to them: What would you that I should do for you?

10:37 Et dixerunt : Da nobis ut unus ad dexteram tuam, et alius ad sinistram tuam sedeamus in gloria tua.

10:37 And they said: Grant to us that we may sit, one on thy right hand and the other on thy left hand, in thy glory.

10:38 Jesus autem ait eis : Nescitis quid petatis : potestis bibere calicem, quem ego bibo, aut baptismo, quo ego baptizor, baptizari ?

10:38 And Jesus said to them: You know not what you ask. Can you drink of the chalice that I drink of or be baptized with the baptism wherewith I am baptized?

10:39 At illi dixerunt ei : Possumus. Jesus autem ait eis : Calicem quidem, quem ego bibo, bibetis ; et baptismo, quo ego baptizor, baptizabimini :

10:39 But they said to him: We can. And Jesus saith to them: You shall indeed drink of the chalice that I drink of; and with the baptism wherewith I am baptized you shall be baptized.

10:40 sedere autem ad dexteram meam, vel ad sinistram, non est meum dare vobis, sed quibus paratum est.

10:40 But to sit on my right hand or on my left is not mine to give to you, but to them for whom it is prepared.

10:41 Et audientes decem, cœperunt indignari de Jacobo et Joanne.

10:41 And the ten, hearing it, began to be much displeased at James and John.

10:42 Jesus autem vocans eos, ait illis : Scitis quia hi, qui videntur principari gentibus, dominantur eis : et principes eorum potestatem habent ipsorum.

10:42 But Jesus calling them, saith to them: You know that they who seem to rule over the Gentiles lord it over them: and their princes have power over them.

10:43 Non ita est autem in vobis, sed quicumque voluerit fieri major, erit vester minister :

10:43 But it is not so among you: but whosoever will be greater shall be your minister.

10:44 et quicumque voluerit in vobis primus esse, erit omnium servus.

10:44 And whosoever will be first among you shall be the servant of all.

10:45 Nam et Filius hominis non venit ut ministraretur ei, sed ut ministraret, et daret animam suam redemptionem pro multis.

10:45 For the Son of man also is not come to be ministered unto: but to minister and to give his life a redemption for many.

10:46 Et veniunt Jericho : et proficiscente eo de Jericho, et discipulis ejus, et plurima multitudine, filius Timæi Bartimæus cæcus, sedebat juxta viam mendicans.

10:46 And they came to Jericho. And as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a very great multitude, Bartimeus the blind man, the son of Timeus, sat by the way side begging.

10:47 Qui cum audisset quia Jesus Nazarenus est, cœpit clamare, et dicere : Jesu fili David, miserere mei.

10:47 Who when he had heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, began to cry out and to say: Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me.

10:48 Et comminabantur ei multi ut taceret. At ille multo magis clamabat : Fili David, miserere mei.

10:48 And many rebuked him, that he might hold his peace; but he cried a great deal the more: Son of David, have mercy on me.

10:49 Et stans Jesus præcepit illum vocari. Et vocant cæcum, dicentes ei : Animæquior esto : surge, vocat te.

10:49 And Jesus, standing still, commanded him to be called. And they call the blind man, saying to him: Be of better comfort. Arise, he calleth thee.

10:50 Qui projecto vestimento suo exiliens, venit ad eum.

10:50 Who casting off his garment leaped up and came to him.

10:51 Et respondens Jesus dixit illi : Quid tibi vis faciam ? Cæcus autem dixit ei : Rabboni, ut videam.

10:51 And Jesus answering, said to him: What wilt thou that I should do to thee? And the blind man said to him: Rabboni. That I may see.

10:52 Jesus autem ait illi : Vade, fides tua te salvum fecit. Et confestim vidit, et sequebatur eum in via.

10:52 And Jesus saith to him: Go thy way. Thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he saw and followed him in the way.

Chapter 11

11:1 Et cum appropinquarent Jerosolymæ et Bethaniæ ad montem Olivarum, mittit duos ex discipulis suis,

11:1 And when they were drawing near to Jerusalem and to Bethania, at the mount of Olives, he sendeth two of his disciples,

11:2 et ait illis : Ite in castellum, quod contra vos est, et statim introëuntes illuc, invenietis pullum ligatum, super quem nemo adhuc hominum sedit : solvite illum, et adducite.

11:2 And saith to them: Go into the village that is over against you, and immediately at your coming in thither, you shall find a colt tied, upon which no man yet hath sat. Loose him and bring him.

11:3 Et si quis vobis dixerit : Quid facitis ? dicite, quia Domino necessarius est : et continuo illum dimittet huc.

11:3 And if any man shall say to you: What are you doing? Say ye that the Lord hath need of him. And immediately he will let him come hither.

11:4 Et abeuntes invenerunt pullum ligatum ante januam foris in bivio : et solvunt eum.

11:4 And going their way, they found the colt tied before the gate without, in the meeting of two ways. And they loose him.

11:5 Et quidam de illic stantibus dicebant illis : Quid facitis solventes pullum ?

11:5 And some of them that stood there said to them: What do you loosing the colt?

11:6 Qui dixerunt eis sicut præceperat illis Jesus, et dimiserunt eis.

11:6 Who said to them as Jesus had commanded them. And they let him go with them.

11:7 Et duxerunt pullum ad Jesum : et imponunt illi vestimenta sua, et sedit super eum.

11:7 And they brought the colt to Jesus. And they lay their garments on him: and he sat upon him.

11:8 Multi autem vestimenta sua straverunt in via : alii autem frondes cædebant de arboribus, et sternebant in via.

11:8 And many spread their garments in the way: and others cut down boughs from the trees and strewed them in the way.

11:9 Et qui præibant, et qui sequebantur, clamabant, dicentes : Hosanna : benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini :

11:9 And they that went before and they that followed cried, saying: Hosanna: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.

11:10 benedictum quod venit regnum patris nostri David : hosanna in excelsis.

11:10 Blessed be the kingdom of our father David that cometh: Hosanna in the highest.

11:11 Et introivit Jerosolymam in templum : et circumspectis omnibus, cum jam vespera esset hora, exiit in Bethaniam cum duodecim.

11:11 And he entered into Jerusalem, into the temple: and having viewed all things round about, when now the eventide was come, he went out to Bethania with the twelve.

11:12 Et alia die cum exirent a Bethania, esuriit.

11:12 And the next day when they came out from Bethania, he was hungry.

11:13 Cumque vidisset a longe ficum habentem folia, venit si quid forte inveniret in ea : et cum venisset ad eam, nihil invenit præter folia : non enim erat tempus ficorum.

11:13 And when he had seen afar off a fig tree having leaves, he came, if perhaps he might find any thing on it. And when he was come to it, he found nothing but leaves. For it was not the time for figs.

11:14 Et respondens dixit ei : Jam non amplius in æternum ex te fructum quisquam manducet. Et audiebant discipuli ejus.

11:14 And answering he said to it: May no man hereafter eat fruit of thee any more for ever! And his disciples heard it.

11:15 Et veniunt in Jerosolymam. Et cum introisset in templum, cœpit ejicere vendentes et ementes in templo : et mensas numulariorum, et cathedras vendentium columbas evertit :

11:15 And they came to Jerusalem. And when he was entered into the temple, he began to cast out them that sold and bought in the temple: and over threw the tables of the moneychangers and the chairs of them that sold doves.

11:16 et non sinebat ut quisquam transferret vas per templum :

11:16 And he suffered not that any man should carry a vessel through the temple.

11:17 et docebat, dicens eis : Nonne scriptum est : Quia domus mea, domus orationis vocabitur omnibus gentibus ? vos autem fecistis eam speluncam latronum.

11:17 And he taught, saying to them: Is it not written: My house shall be called the house of prayer to all nations, but you have made it a den of thieves.

11:18 Quo audito principes sacerdotum et scribæ, quærebant quomodo eum perderent : timebant enim eum, quoniam universa turba admirabatur super doctrina ejus.

11:18 Which when the chief priests and the scribes had heard, they sought how they might destroy him. For they feared him, because the whole multitude was in admiration at his doctrine.

11:19 Et cum vespera facta esset, egrediebatur de civitate.

11:19 And when evening was come, he went forth out of the city.

11:20 Et cum mane transirent, viderunt ficum aridam factam a radicibus.

11:20 And when they passed by in the morning they saw the fig tree dried up from the roots.

11:21 Et recordatus Petrus, dixit ei : Rabbi, ecce ficus, cui maledixisti, aruit.

11:21 And Peter remembering, said to him: Rabbi, behold the fig tree which thou didst curse is withered away.

11:22 Et respondens Jesus ait illis : Habete fidem Dei.

11:22 And Jesus answering, saith to them: Have the faith of God.

11:23 Amen dico vobis, quia quicumque dixerit huic monti : Tollere, et mittere in mare, et non hæsitaverit in corde suo, sed crediderit, quia quodcumque dixerit fiat, fiet ei.

11:23 Amen I say to you that whosoever shall say to this mountain, Be thou removed and be cast into the sea, and shall not stagger in his heart, but be believe that whatsoever he saith shall be done; it shall be done unto him.

11:24 Propterea dico vobis, omnia quæcumque orantes petitis, credite quia accipietis, et evenient vobis.

11:24 Therefore I say unto you, all things, whatsoever you ask when ye pray, believe that you shall receive: and they shall come unto you.

11:25 Et cum stabitis ad orandum, dimittite si quid habetis adversus aliquem : ut et Pater vester, qui in cælis est, dimittat vobis peccata vestra.

11:25 And when you shall stand to pray, forgive, if you have aught against any man: that your Father also, who is in heaven, may forgive you your sins.

11:26 Quod si vos non dimiseritis : nec Pater vester, qui in cælis est, dimittet vobis peccata vestra.

11:26 But if you will not forgive, neither will your father that is in heaven forgive you your sins.

11:27 Et veniunt rursus Jerosolymam. Et cum ambularet in templo, accedunt ad eum summi sacerdotes, et scribæ, et seniores :

11:27 And they come again to Jerusalem. And when he was walking in the temple, there come to him the chief priests and the scribes and the ancients.

11:28 et dicunt ei : In qua potestate hæc facis ? et quis dedit tibi hanc potestatem ut ista facias ?

11:28 And they say to him: By what authority dost thou these things? And who hath given thee this authority that thou shouldst do these things?

11:29 Jesus autem respondens, ait illis : Interrogabo vos et ego unum verbum, et respondete mihi : et dicam vobis in qua potestate hæc faciam.

11:29 And Jesus answering, said to them: I will also ask you one word. And answer you me: and I will tell you by what authority I do these things.

11:30 Baptismus Joannis, de cælo erat, an ex hominibus ? Respondete mihi.

11:30 The baptism of John, was it from heaven or from men? Answer me.

11:31 At illi cogitabant secum, dicentes : Si dixerimus : De cælo, dicet : Quare ergo non credidistis ei ?

11:31 But they thought with themselves, saying: If we say, From heaven; he will say, Why then did you not believe him?

11:32 Si dixerimus : Ex hominibus, timemus populum : omnes enim habebant Joannem quia vere propheta esset.

11:32 If we say, From men, we fear the people. For all men counted John that he was a prophet indeed.

11:33 Et respondentes dicunt Jesu : Nescimus. Et respondens Jesus ait illis : Neque ego dico vobis in qua potestate hæc faciam.

11:33 And they answering, say to Jesus: We know not. And Jesus answering, saith to them: Neither do I tell you by what authority I do these things.

Chapter 12

12:1 Et cœpit illis in parabolis loqui : Vineam pastinavit homo, et circumdedit sepem, et fodit lacum, et ædificavit turrim, et locavit eam agricolis, et peregre profectus est.

12:1 And he began to speak to them in parables: A certain man planted a vineyard and made a hedge about it and dug a place for the winefat and built a tower and let it to husbandmen: and went into a far country.

12:2 Et misit ad agricolas in tempore servum ut ab agricolis acciperet de fructu vineæ.

12:2 And at the season he sent to the husbandmen a servant to receive of the husbandmen of the fruit of the vineyard.

12:3 Qui apprehensum eum ceciderunt, et dimiserunt vacuum.

12:3 Who, having laid hands on him, beat and sent him away empty.

12:4 Et iterum misit ad illos alium servum : et illum in capite vulneraverunt, et contumeliis affecerunt.

12:4 And again he sent to them another servant: and him they wounded in the head and used him reproachfully.

12:5 Et rursum alium misit, et illum occiderunt : et plures alios : quosdam cædentes, alios vero occidentes.

12:5 And again he sent another, and him they killed: and many others, of whom some they beat, and others they killed.

12:6 Adhuc ergo unum habens filium carissimum, et illum misit ad eos novissimum, dicens : Quia reverebuntur filium meum.

12:6 Therefore, having yet one son, most dear to him, he also sent him unto them last of all, saying: They will reverence my son.

12:7 Coloni autem dixerunt ad invicem : Hic est hæres : venite, occidamus eum : et nostra erit hæreditas.

12:7 But the husbandmen said one to another: This is the heir. Come let us kill him and the inheritance shall be ours.

12:8 Et apprehendentes eum, occiderunt : et ejecerunt extra vineam.

12:8 And laying hold on him, they killed him and cast him out of the vineyard.

12:9 Quid ergo faciet dominus vineæ ? Veniet, et perdet colonos, et dabit vineam aliis.

12:9 What therefore will the lord of the vineyard do? He will come and destroy those husbandmen and will give the vineyard to others.

12:10 Nec scripturam hanc legistis : Lapidem quem reprobaverunt ædificantes, hic factus est in caput anguli :

12:10 And have you not read this scripture, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is made the head of the corner:

12:11 a Domino factum est istud, et est mirabile in oculis nostris ?

12:11 By the Lord has this been done, and it is wonderful in our eyes.

12:12 Et quærebant eum tenere : et timuerunt turbam : cognoverunt enim quoniam ad eos parabolam hanc dixerit. Et relicto eo abierunt.

12:12 And they sought to lay hands on him: but they feared the people. For they knew that he spoke this parable to them. And leaving him, they went their way.

12:13 Et mittunt ad eum quosdam ex pharisæis, et herodianis, ut eum caperent in verbo.

12:13 And they sent to him some of the Pharisees and of the Herodians: that they should catch him in his words.

12:14 Qui venientes dicunt ei : Magister, scimus quia verax es, et non curas quemquam : nec enim vides in faciem hominum, sed in veritate viam Dei doces. Licet dari tributum Cæsari, an non dabimus ?

12:14 Who coming, say to him: Master, we know that thou art a true speaker and carest not for any man; for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth. Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar? Or shall we not give it?

12:15 Qui sciens versutiam illorum, ait illis : Quid me tentatis ? afferte mihi denarium ut videam.

12:15 Who knowing their wiliness, saith to them: Why tempt you me? Bring me a penny that I may see it.

12:16 At illi attulerunt ei. Et ait illis : Cujus est imago hæc, et inscriptio ? Dicunt ei : Cæsaris.

12:16 And they brought it him. And he saith to them: Whose is this image and inscription? They say to him, Caesar's.

12:17 Respondens autem Jesus dixit illis : Reddite igitur quæ sunt Cæsaris, Cæsari : et quæ sunt Dei, Deo. Et mirabantur super eo.

12:17 And Jesus answering, said to them: Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar's and to God the things that are God's. And they marvelled at him.

12:18 Et venerunt ad eum sadducæi, qui dicunt resurrectionem non esse : et interrogabant eum, dicentes :

12:18 And there came to him the Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection. And they asked him, saying:

12:19 Magister, Moyses nobis scripsit, ut si cujus frater mortuus fuerit, et dimiserit uxorem, et filios non reliquerit, accipiat frater ejus uxorem ipsius, et resuscitet semen fratri suo.

12:19 Master, Moses wrote unto us that if any man's brother die and leave his wife behind him and leave no children, his brother should take his wife and raise up seed to his brother.

12:20 Septem ergo fratres erant : et primus accepit uxorem, et mortuus est non relicto semine.

12:20 Now there were seven brethren: and the first took a wife and died leaving no issue.

12:21 Et secundus accepit eam, et mortuus est : et nec iste reliquit semen. Et tertius similiter.

12:21 And the second took her and died: and neither did he leave any issue. And the third in like manner.

12:22 Et acceperunt eam similiter septem : et non reliquerunt semen. Novissima omnium defuncta est et mulier.

12:22 And the seven all took her in like manner and did not leave issue. Last of all the woman also died.

12:23 In resurrectione ergo cum resurrexerint, cujus de his erit uxor ? septem enim habuerunt eam uxorem.

12:23 In the resurrection therefore, when they shall rise again, whose wife shall she be of them? For the seven had her to wife.

12:24 Et respondens Jesus, ait illis : Nonne ideo erratis, non scientes Scripturas, neque virtutem Dei ?

12:24 And Jesus answering, saith to them: Do ye not therefore err, because you know not the scriptures nor the power of God?

12:25 Cum enim a mortuis resurrexerint, neque nubent, neque nubentur, sed sunt sicut angeli in cælis.

12:25 For when they shall rise again from the dead, they shall neither marry, nor be married, but are as the angels in heaven.

12:26 De mortuis autem quod resurgant, non legistis in libro Moysi, super rubum, quomodo dixerit illi Deus, inquiens : Ego sum Deus Abraham, et Deus Isaac, et Deus Jacob ?

12:26 And as concerning the dead that they rise again have you not read in the book of Moses, how in the bush God spoke to him, saying: I am the God of Abraham and the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob?

12:27 Non est Deus mortuorum, sed vivorum. Vos ergo multum erratis.

12:27 He is not the God of the dead, but of the living. You therefore do greatly err.

12:28 Et accessit unus de scribis, qui audierat illos conquirentes, et videns quoniam bene illis responderit, interrogavit eum quod esset primum omnium mandatum.

12:28 And there came one of the scribes that had heard them reasoning together, and seeing that he had answered them well, asked him which was the first commandment of all.

12:29 Jesus autem respondit ei : Quia primum omnium mandatum est : Audi Israël, Dominus Deus tuus, Deus unus est :

12:29 And Jesus answered him: The first commandment of all is, Hear, O Israel: the Lord thy God is one God.

12:30 et diliges Dominum Deum tuum ex toto corde tuo, et ex tota anima tua, et ex tota mente tua, et ex tota virtute tua. Hoc est primum mandatum.

12:30 And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with thy whole heart and with thy whole soul and with thy whole mind and with thy whole strength. This is the first commandment.

12:31 Secundum autem simile est illi : Diliges proximum tuum tamquam teipsum. Majus horum aliud mandatum non est.

12:31 And the second is like to it: Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is no other commandment greater than these.

12:32 Et ait illi scriba : Bene, Magister, in veritate dixisti, quia unus est Deus, et non est alius præter eum.

12:32 And the scribe said to him: Well, Master, thou hast said in truth that there is one God and there is no other besides him.

12:33 Et ut diligatur ex toto corde, et ex toto intellectu, et ex tota anima, et ex tota fortitudine, et diligere proximum tamquam seipsum, majus est omnibus holocautomatibus, et sacrificiis.

12:33 And that he should be loved with the whole heart and with the whole understanding and with the whole soul and with the whole strength. And to love one's neighbour as one's self is a greater thing than all holocausts and sacrifices.

12:34 Jesus autem videns quod sapienter respondisset, dixit illi : Non es longe a regno Dei. Et nemo jam audebat eum interrogare.

12:34 And Jesus seeing that he had answered wisely, said to him: Thou art not far from the kingdom of God. And no man after that durst ask him any question.

12:35 Et respondens Jesus dicebat, docens in templo : Quomodo dicunt scribæ Christum filium esse David ?

12:35 And Jesus answering, said, teaching in the temple: How do the scribes say that Christ is the son of David?

12:36 Ipse enim David dicit in Spiritu Sancto : Dixit Dominus Domino meo : Sede a dextris meis, donec ponam inimicos tuos scabellum pedum tuorum.

12:36 For David himself saith by the Holy Ghost: The Lord said to my Lord: Sit on my right hand, until I make thy enemies thy footstool.

12:37 Ipse ergo David dicit eum Dominum, et unde est filius ejus ? Et multa turba eum libenter audivit.

12:37 David therefore himself calleth him Lord. And whence is he then his son? And a great multitude heard him gladly.

12:38 Et dicebat eis in doctrina sua : Cavete a scribis, qui volunt in stolis ambulare, et salutari in foro,

12:38 And he said to them in his doctrine: Beware of the scribes, who love to walk in long robes and to be saluted in the marketplace,

12:39 et in primis cathedris sedere in synagogis, et primos discubitus in cœnis :

12:39 And to sit in the first chairs in the synagogues and to have the highest places at suppers:

12:40 qui devorant domos viduarum sub obtentu prolixæ orationis : hi accipient prolixius judicium.

12:40 Who devour the houses of widows under the pretence of long prayer. These shall receive greater judgment.

12:41 Et sedens Jesus contra gazophylacium, aspiciebat quomodo turba jactaret æs in gazophylacium, et multi divites jactabant multa.

12:41 And Jesus sitting over against the treasury, beheld how the people cast money into the treasury. And many that were rich cast in much.

12:42 Cum venisset autem vidua una pauper, misit duo minuta, quod est quadrans,

12:42 And there came a certain poor widow: and she cast in two mites, which make a farthing.

12:43 et convocans discipulos suos, ait illis : Amen dico vobis, quoniam vidua hæc pauper plus omnibus misit, qui miserunt in gazophylacium.

12:43 And calling his disciples together, he saith to them: Amen I say to you, this poor widow hath cast in more than all they who have cast into the treasury.

12:44 Omnes enim ex eo, quod abundabat illis, miserunt : hæc vero de penuria sua omnia quæ habuit misit totum victum suum.

12:44 For all they did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want cast in all she had, even her whole living.

Chapter 13

13:1 Et cum egrederetur de templo, ait illi unus ex discipulis suis : Magister, aspice quales lapides, et quales structuræ.

13:1 And as he was going out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him: Master, behold what manner of stones and what buildings are here.

13:2 Et respondens Jesus, ait illi : Vides has omnes magnas ædificationes ? Non relinquetur lapis super lapidem, qui non destruatur.

13:2 And Jesus answering, said to him: Seest thou all these great buildings? There shall not be left a stone upon a stone, that shall not be thrown down.

13:3 Et cum sederet in monte Olivarum contra templum, interrogabant eum separatim Petrus, et Jacobus, et Joannes, et Andreas :

13:3 And as he sat on the mount of Olivet over against the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him apart:

13:4 Dic nobis, quando ista fient ? et quod signum erit, quando hæc omnia incipient consummari ?

13:4 Tell us, when shall these things be and what shall be the sign when all these things shall begin to be fulfilled?

13:5 Et respondens Jesus cœpit dicere illis : Videte ne quis vos seducat :

13:5 And Jesus answering, began to say to them: Take heed lest any man deceive you.

13:6 multi enim venient in nomine meo, dicentes quia ego sum : et multos seducent.

13:6 For many shall come in my name saying, I am he: and they shall deceive many.

13:7 Cum audieritis autem bella, et opiniones bellorum, ne timueritis : oportet enim hæc fieri : sed nondum finis.

13:7 And when you shall hear of wars and rumours of wars, fear ye not. For such things must needs be: but the end is not yet.

13:8 Exsurget enim gens contra gentem, et regnum super regnum, et erunt terræmotus per loca, et fames. Initium dolorum hæc.

13:8 For nation shall rise against nation and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be earthquakes in divers places and famines. These things are the beginning of sorrows.

13:9 Videte autem vosmetipsos. Tradent enim vos in consiliis, et in synagogis vapulabitis, et ante præsides et reges stabitis propter me, in testimonium illis.

13:9 But look to yourselves. For they shall deliver you Up to councils: and in the synagogues you shall be beaten: and you shall stand before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony unto them.

13:10 Et in omnes gentes primum oportet prædicari Evangelium.

13:10 And unto all nations the gospel must first be preached.

13:11 Et cum duxerint vos tradentes, nolite præcogitare quid loquamini : sed quod datum vobis fuerit in illa hora, id loquimini : non enim vos estis loquentes, sed Spiritus Sanctus.

13:11 And when they shall lead you and deliver you up, be not thoughtful beforehand what you shall speak: but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak ye. For it is not you that speak, but the Holy Ghost.

13:12 Tradet autem frater fratrem in mortem, et pater filium : et consurgent filii in parentes, et morte afficient eos.

13:12 And the brother shall betray his brother unto death, and the father his son; and children shall rise up against their parents and shall work their death.

13:13 Et eritis odio omnibus propter nomen meum. Qui autem sustinuerit in finem, hic salvus erit.

13:13 And you shall be hated by all men for my name's sake. But he that shall endure unto the end, he shall be saved.

13:14 Cum autem videritis abominationem desolationis stantem, ubi non debet, qui legit, intelligat : tunc qui in Judæa sunt, fugiant in montes :

13:14 And when you shall see the abomination of desolation, standing where it ought not (he that readeth let him understand): then let them that are in Judea flee unto the mountains.

13:15 et qui super tectum, ne descendat in domum, nec introëat ut tollat quid de domo sua :

13:15 And let him that is on the housetop not go down into the house nor enter therein to take any thing out of the house.

13:16 et qui in agro erit, non revertatur retro tollere vestimentum suum.

13:16 And let him that shall be in the field not turn back to take up his garment.

13:17 Væ autem prægnantibus et nutrientibus in illis diebus.

13:17 And woe to them that are with child and that give suck in those days.

13:18 Orate vero ut hieme non fiant.

13:18 But pray ye that these things happen not in winter.

13:19 Erunt enim dies illi tribulationes tales quales non fuerunt ab initio creaturæ, quam condidit Deus usque nunc, neque fient.

13:19 For in those days shall be such tribulations as were not from the beginning of the creation which God created until now: neither shall be.

13:20 Et nisi breviasset Dominus dies, non fuisset salva omnis caro : sed propter electos, quos elegit, breviavit dies.

13:20 And unless the Lord had shortened the days, no flesh should be saved: but, for the sake of the elect which he hath chosen, he hath shortened the days.

13:21 Et tunc si quis vobis dixerit : Ecce hic est Christus, ecce illic, ne credideritis.

13:21 And then if any man shall say to you: Lo, here is Christ. Lo, he is here: do not believe.

13:22 Exsurgent enim pseudochristi et pseudoprophetæ, et dabunt signa et portenta ad seducendos, si fieri potest, etiam electos.

13:22 For there will rise up false Christs and false prophets: and they shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce (if it were possible) even the elect.

13:23 Vos ergo videte : ecce prædixi vobis omnia.

13:23 Take you heed therefore: behold, I have foretold you all things.

13:24 Sed in illis diebus, post tribulationem illam, sol contenebrabitur, et luna non dabit splendorem suum :

13:24 But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun shall be darkened and the moon shall not give her light.

13:25 et stellæ cæli erunt decidentes, et virtutes, quæ in cælis sunt, movebuntur.

13:25 And the stars of heaven shall be falling down and the powers that are in heaven shall be moved.

13:26 Et tunc videbunt Filium hominis venientem in nubibus cum virtute multa et gloria.

13:26 And then shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds, with great power and glory.

13:27 Et tunc mittet angelos suos, et congregabit electos suos a quatuor ventis, a summo terræ usque ad summum cæli.

13:27 And then shall he send his angels and shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from the uttermost part of the earth to the uttermost part of heaven.

13:28 A ficu autem discite parabolam. Cum jam ramus ejus tener fuerit, et nata fuerint folia, cognoscitis quia in proximo sit æstas :

13:28 Now of the fig tree learn ye a parable. When the branch thereof is now tender and the leaves are come forth, you know that summer is very near.

13:29 sic et vos cum videritis hæc fieri, scitote quod in proximo sit, in ostiis.

13:29 So you also when you shall see these things come to pass, know ye that it is very nigh, even at the doors.

13:30 Amen dico vobis, quoniam non transibit generatio hæc, donec omnia ista fiant.

13:30 Amen, I say to you that this generation shall not pass until all these things be done.

13:31 Cælum et terra transibunt, verba autem mea non transibunt.

13:31 Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my word shall not pass away.

13:32 De die autem illo vel hora nemo scit, neque angeli in cælo, neque Filius, nisi Pater.

13:32 But of that day or hour no man knoweth, neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but the Father.

13:33 Videte, vigilate, et orate : nescitis enim quando tempus sit.

13:33 Take ye heed, watch and pray. For ye know not when the time is.

13:34 Sicut homo qui peregre profectus reliquit domum suam, et dedit servis suis potestatem cujusque operis, et janitori præcepit ut vigilet,

13:34 Even as a man who, going into a far country, left his house and gave authority to his servants over every work and commanded the porter to watch.

13:35 vigilate ergo (nescitis enim quando dominus domus veniat : sero, an media nocte, an galli cantu, an mane),

13:35 Watch ye therefore (for you know not when the lord of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cock crowing, or in the morning):

13:36 ne, cum venerit repente, inveniat vos dormientes.

13:36 Lest coming on a sudden, he find you sleeping.

13:37 Quod autem vobis dico, omnibus dico : Vigilate.

13:37 And what I say to you, I say to all: Watch.

Chapter 14

14:1 Erat autem Pascha et azyma post biduum : et quærebant summi sacerdotes et scribæ quomodo eum dolo tenerent, et occiderent.

14:1 Now the feast of the pasch and of the Azymes was after two days: and the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might by some wile lay hold on him and kill him.

14:2 Dicebant autem : Non in die festo, ne forte tumultus fieret in populo.

14:2 But they said: Not on the festival day, lest there should be a tumult among the people.

14:3 Et cum esset Bethaniæ in domo Simonis leprosi, et recumberet, venit mulier habens alabastrum unguenti nardi spicati pretiosi : et fracto alabastro, effudit super caput ejus.

14:3 And when he was in Bethania, in the house of Simon the leper, and was at meat, there came a woman having an alabaster box of ointment of precious spikenard. And breaking the alabaster box, she poured it out upon his head.

14:4 Erant autem quidam indigne ferentes intra semetipsos, et dicentes : Ut quid perditio ista unguenti facta est ?

14:4 Now there were some that had indignation within themselves and said: Why was this waste of the ointment made?

14:5 poterat enim unguentum istud venundari plus quam trecentis denariis, et dari pauperibus. Et fremebant in eam.

14:5 For this ointment might have been sold for more than three hundred pence and given to the poor. And they murmured against her.

14:6 Jesus autem dixit : Sinite eam, quid illi molesti estis ? Bonum opus operata est in me :

14:6 But Jesus said: Let her alone. Why do You molest her? She hath wrought a good work upon me.

14:7 semper enim pauperes habetis vobiscum : et cum volueritis, potestis illis benefacere : me autem non semper habetis.

14:7 For the poor you have always with you: and whensoever you will, you may do them good: but me you have not always.

14:8 Quod habuit hæc, fecit : prævenit ungere corpus meum in sepulturam.

14:8 She hath done what she could: she is come beforehand to anoint my body for the burial.

14:9 Amen dico vobis : Ubicumque prædicatum fuerit Evangelium istud in universo mundo, et quod fecit hæc, narrabitur in memoriam ejus.

14:9 Amen, I say to you, wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, that also which she hath done shall be told for a memorial of her.

14:10 Et Judas Iscariotes, unus de duodecim, abiit ad summos sacerdotes, ut proderet eum illis.

14:10 And Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went to the chief priests, to betray him to them.

14:11 Qui audientes gavisi sunt : et promiserunt ei pecuniam se daturos. Et quærebat quomodo illum opportune traderet.

14:11 Who hearing it were glad: and they promised him they would give him money. And he sought how he might conveniently betray him.

14:12 Et primo die azymorum quando Pascha immolabant, dicunt ei discipuli : Quo vis eamus, et paremus tibi ut manduces Pascha ?

14:12 Now on the first day of the unleavened bread, when they sacrificed the pasch, the disciples say to him: Whither wilt thou that we go and prepare for thee to eat the pasch?

14:13 Et mittit duos ex discipulis suis, et dicit eis : Ite in civitatem, et occurret vobis homo lagenam aquæ bajulans : sequimini eum,

14:13 And he sendeth two of his disciples and saith to them: Go ye into the city; and there shall meet you a man carrying a pitcher of water. Follow him.

14:14 et quocumque introierit, dicite domino domus, quia magister dicit : Ubi est refectio mea, ubi Pascha cum discipulis meis manducem ?

14:14 And whithersoever he shall go in, say to the master of the house, The master saith, Where is my refectory, where I may eat the pasch with my disciples?

14:15 Et ipse vobis demonstrabit cœnaculum grande, stratum : et illic parate nobis.

14:15 And he will shew you a large dining room furnished. And there prepare ye for us.

14:16 Et abierunt discipuli ejus, et venerunt in civitatem : et invenerunt sicut dixerat illis, et paraverunt Pascha.

14:16 And his disciples went their way and came into the city. And they found as he had told them: and they prepared the pasch.

14:17 Vespere autem facto, venit cum duodecim.

14:17 And when evening was come, he cometh with the twelve.

14:18 Et discumbentibus eis, et manducantibus, ait Jesus : Amen dico vobis, quia unus ex vobis tradet me, qui manducat mecum.

14:18 And when they were at table and eating, Jesus saith: Amen I say to you, one of you that eateth with me shall betray me.

14:19 At illi cœperunt contristari, et dicere ei singulatim : Numquid ego ?

14:19 But they began to be sorrowful and to say to him, one by one: Is it I?

14:20 Qui ait illis : Unus ex duodecim, qui intingit mecum manum in catino.

14:20 Who saith to them: One of the twelve, who dippeth with me his hand in the dish.

14:21 Et Filius quidem hominis vadit sicut scriptum est de eo : væ autem homini illi per quem Filius hominis tradetur ! bonum erat ei, si non esset natus homo ille.

14:21 And the Son of man indeed goeth, as it is written of him: but woe to that man by whom the Son of man shall be betrayed. It were better for him, if that man had not been born.

14:22 Et manducantibus illis, accepit Jesus panem : et benedicens fregit, et dedit eis, et ait : Sumite, hoc est corpus meum.

14:22 And whilst they were eating, Jesus took bread; and blessing, broke and gave to them and said: Take ye. This is my body.

14:23 Et accepto calice, gratias agens dedit eis : et biberunt ex illo omnes.

14:23 And having taken the chalice, giving thanks, he gave it to them. And they all drank of it.

14:24 Et ait illis : Hic est sanguis meus novi testamenti, qui pro multis effundetur.

14:24 And he said to them: This is my blood of the new testament, which shall be shed for many.

14:25 Amen dico vobis, quia jam non bibam de hoc genimine vitis usque in diem illum, cum illud bibam novum in regno Dei.

14:25 Amen I say to you that I will drink no more of the fruit of the vine until that day when I shall drink it new in the kingdom of God.

14:26 Et hymno dicto exierunt in montem Olivarum.

14:26 And when they had sung an hymn, they went forth to the mount of Olives.

14:27 Et ait eis Jesus : Omnes scandalizabimini in me in nocte ista : quia scriptum est : Percutiam pastorem, et dispergentur oves.

14:27 And Jesus saith to them: You will all be scandalized in my regard this night. For it is written: I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep shall be dispersed.

14:28 Sed postquam resurrexero, præcedam vos in Galilæam.

14:28 But after I shall be risen again, I will go before you into Galilee.

14:29 Petrus autem ait illi : Et si omnes scandalizati fuerint in te, sed non ego.

14:29 But Peter saith to him: Although all shall be scandalized in thee, yet not I.

14:30 Et ait illi Jesus : Amen dico tibi, quia tu hodie in nocte hac, priusquam gallus vocem bis dederit, ter me es negaturus.

14:30 And Jesus saith to him: Amen I say to thee, to-day, even in this night, before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice.

14:31 At ille amplius loquebatur : Et si oportuerit me simul commori tibi, non te negabo. Similiter autem et omnes dicebant.

14:31 But he spoke the more vehemently: Although I should die together with thee, I will not deny thee. And in like manner also said they all.

14:32 Et veniunt in prædium, cui nomen Gethsemani. Et ait discipulis suis : Sedete hic donec orem.

14:32 And they came to a farm called Gethsemani. And he saith to his disciples: Sit you here, while I pray.

14:33 Et assumit Petrum, et Jacobum, et Joannem secum : et cœpit pavere et tædere.

14:33 And he taketh Peter and James and John with him: and he began to fear and to be heavy.

14:34 Et ait illis : Tristis est anima mea usque ad mortem : sustinete hic, et vigilate.

14:34 And he saith to them: My soul is sorrowful even unto death. Stay you here and watch.

14:35 Et cum processisset paululum, procidit super terram, et orabat ut, si fieri posset, transiret ab eo hora.

14:35 And when he was gone forward a little, he fell flat on the ground: and he prayed that, if it might be, the hour might pass from him.

14:36 Et dixit : Abba pater, omnia tibi possibilia sunt : transfer calicem hunc a me : sed non quod ego volo, sed quod tu.

14:36 And he saith: Abba, Father, all things are possible to thee: remove this chalice from me; but not what I will, but what thou wilt.

14:37 Et venit, et invenit eos dormientes. Et ait Petro : Simon, dormis ? non potuisti una hora vigilare ?

14:37 And he cometh and findeth them sleeping. And he saith to Peter: Simon, sleepest thou? Couldst thou not watch one hour?

14:38 vigilate et orate, ut non intretis in tentationem. Spiritus quidem promptus est, caro vero infirma.

14:38 Watch ye: and pray that you enter not into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

14:39 Et iterum abiens oravit, eumdem sermonem dicens.

14:39 And going away again, he prayed, saying the same words.

14:40 Et reversus, denuo invenit eos dormientes (erant enim oculi eorum gravati), et ignorabant quid responderent ei.

14:40 And when he returned, he found them again asleep (for their eyes were heavy): and they knew not what to answer him.

14:41 Et venit tertio, et ait illis : Dormite jam, et requiescite. Sufficit : venit hora : ecce Filius hominis tradetur in manus peccatorum.

14:41 And he cometh the third time and saith to them: Sleep ye now and take your rest. It is enough. The hour is come: behold the Son of man shall be betrayed into the hands of sinners.

14:42 Surgite, eamus : ecce qui me tradet, prope est.

14:42 Rise up: let us go. Behold, he that will betray me is at hand.

14:43 Et, adhuc eo loquente, venit Judas Iscariotes unus de duodecim, et cum eo turba multa cum gladiis et lignis, a summis sacerdotibus, et scribis, et senioribus.

14:43 And while he was yet speaking, cometh Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve: and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and the scribes and the ancients.

14:44 Dederat autem traditor ejus signum eis, dicens : Quemcumque osculatus fuero, ipse est, tenete eum, et ducite caute.

14:44 And he that betrayed him had given them a sign, saying: Whomsoever I shall kiss, that is he. Lay hold on him: and lead him away carefully.

14:45 Et cum venisset, statim accedens ad eum, ait : Ave Rabbi : et osculatus est eum.

14:45 And when he was come, immediately going up to him he saith: Hail, Rabbi! And he kissed him.

14:46 At illi manus injecerunt in eum, et tenuerunt eum.

14:46 But they laid hands on him and held him.

14:47 Unus autem quidam de circumstantibus educens gladium, percussit servum summi sacerdotis, et amputavit illi auriculam.

14:47 And one of them that stood by, drawing a sword, struck a servant of the chief priest and cut off his ear.

14:48 Et respondens Jesus, ait illis : Tamquam ad latronem existis cum gladiis et lignis comprehendere me ?

14:48 And Jesus answering, said to them: Are you come out as to a robber, with swords and staves to apprehend me?

14:49 quotidie eram apud vos in templo docens, et non me tenuistis. Sed ut impleantur Scripturæ.

14:49 I was daily with you in the temple teaching: and you did not lay hands on me. But that the scriptures may be fulfilled.

14:50 Tunc discipuli ejus relinquentes eum, omnes fugerunt.

14:50 Then his disciples, leaving him, all fled away.

14:51 Adolescens autem quidam sequebatur eum amictus sindone super nudo : et tenuerunt eum.

14:51 And a certain young man followed him, having a linen cloth cast about his naked body. And they laid hold on him.

14:52 At ille rejecta sindone, nudus profugit ab eis.

14:52 But he, casting off the linen cloth, fled from them naked.

14:53 Et adduxerunt Jesum ad summum sacerdotem : et convenerunt omnes sacerdotes, et scribæ, et seniores.

14:53 And they brought Jesus to the high priest. And all the priests and the scribes and the ancients assembled together.

14:54 Petrus autem a longe secutus est eum usque intro in atrium summi sacerdotis : et sedebat cum ministris ad ignem, et calefaciebat se.

14:54 And Peter followed him afar off, even into the court of the high priest. And he sat with the servants at the fire and warmed himself.

14:55 Summi vero sacerdotes et omne concilium quærebant adversus Jesum testimonium ut eum morti traderent : nec inveniebant.

14:55 And the chief priests and all the council sought for evidence against Jesus, that they might put him to death: and found none.

14:56 Multi enim testimonium falsum dicebant adversus eum : et convenientia testimonia non erant.

14:56 For many bore false witness against him: and their evidences were not agreeing.

14:57 Et quidam surgentes, falsum testimonium ferebant adversus eum, dicentes :

14:57 And some rising up, bore false witness against him, saying:

14:58 Quoniam nos audivimus eum dicentem : Ego dissolvam templum hoc manu factum, et per triduum aliud non manu factum ædificabo.

14:58 We heard him say, I Will destroy this temple made with hands and within three days I will build another not made with hands.

14:59 Et non erat conveniens testimonium illorum.

14:59 And their witness did not agree.

14:60 Et exsurgens summus sacerdos in medium, interrogavit Jesum, dicens : Non respondes quidquam ad ea quæ tibi objiciuntur ab his ?

14:60 And the high priest rising up in the midst, asked Jesus, saying: Answerest thou nothing to the things that are laid to thy charge by these men?

14:61 Ille autem tacebat, et nihil respondit. Rursum summus sacerdos interrogabat eum, et dixit ei : Tu es Christus Filius Dei benedicti ?

14:61 But he held his peace and answered nothing. Again the high priest asked him and said to him: Art thou the Christ, the Son of the Blessed God?

14:62 Jesus autem dixit illi : Ego sum : et videbitis Filium hominis sedentem a dextris virtutis Dei, et venientem cum nubibus cæli.

14:62 And Jesus said to him: I am. And you shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of the power of God and coming with the clouds of heaven.

14:63 Summus autem sacerdos scindens vestimenta sua, ait : Quid adhuc desideramus testes ?

14:63 Then the high priest rending his garments, saith: What need we any further witnesses?

14:64 Audistis blasphemiam : quid vobis videtur ? Qui omnes condemnaverunt eum esse reum mortis.

14:64 You have heard the blasphemy. What think you? Who all condemned him to be guilty of death.

14:65 Et cœperunt quidam conspuere eum, et velare faciem ejus, et colaphis eum cædere, et dicere ei : Prophetiza : et ministri alapis eum cædebant.

14:65 And some began to spit on him and to cover his face and to buffet him and to say unto him: Prophesy. And the servants struck him with the palms their hands.

14:66 Et cum esset Petrus in atrio deorsum, venit una ex ancillis summi sacerdotis :

14:66 Now when Peter was in the court below, there cometh one of the maidservants of the high priest.

14:67 et cum vidisset Petrum calefacientem se, aspiciens illum, ait : Et tu cum Jesu Nazareno eras.

14:67 And when she had seen Peter warming himself looking on him, she saith: Thou also wast with Jesus of Nazareth.

14:68 At ille negavit, dicens : Neque scio, neque novi quid dicas. Et exiit foras ante atrium, et gallus cantavit.

14:68 But he denied, saying: I neither know nor understand what thou sayest. And he went forth before the court; and the cock crew.

14:69 Rursus autem cum vidisset illum ancilla, cœpit dicere circumstantibus : Quia hic ex illis est.

14:69 And again a maidservant seeing him, began to say to the standers by: This is one of them.

14:70 At ille iterum negavit. Et post pusillum rursus qui astabant, dicebant Petro : Vere ex illis es : nam et Galilæus es.

14:70 But he denied again. And after a, while they that stood by said again to Peter: Surely thou art one of them; for thou art also a Galilean.

14:71 Ille autem cœpit anathematizare et jurare : Quia nescio hominem istum, quem dicitis.

14:71 But he began o curse and to swear, saying: I know not this man of whom you speak.

14:72 Et statim gallus iterum cantavit. Et recordatus est Petrus verbi quod dixerat ei Jesus : Priusquam gallus cantet bis, ter me negabis. Et cœpit flere.

14:72 And immediately the cock crew again. And Peter remembered the word that Jesus had said unto him: Before the cock crow twice, thou shalt thrice deny me. And he began to weep,

Chapter 15

15:1 Et confestim mane consilium facientes summi sacerdotes cum senioribus, et scribis, et universo concilio, vincientes Jesum, duxerunt, et tradiderunt Pilato.

15:1 And straightway in the morning, the chief priests holding a consultation with the ancients and the scribes and the whole council, binding Jesus, led him away and delivered him to Pilate.

15:2 Et interrogavit eum Pilatus : Tu es rex Judæorum ? At ille respondens, ait illi : Tu dicis.

15:2 And Pilate asked him: Art thou the king of the Jews? But he answering, saith to him: Thou sayest it.

15:3 Et accusabant eum summi sacerdotes in multis.

15:3 And the chief priests accused him in many things.

15:4 Pilatus autem rursum interrogavit eum, dicens : Non respondes quidquam ? vide in quantis te accusant.

15:4 And Pilate again asked him, saying: Answerest thou nothing? Behold in how many things they accuse thee.

15:5 Jesus autem amplius nihil respondit, ita ut miraretur Pilatus.

15:5 But Jesus still answered nothing: so that Pilate wondered.

15:6 Per diem autem festum solebat dimittere illis unum ex vinctis, quemcumque petissent.

15:6 Now on the festival day he was wont to release unto them one of the prisoners, whomsoever they demanded.

15:7 Erat autem qui dicebatur Barrabas, qui cum seditiosis erat vinctus, qui in seditione fecerat homicidium.

15:7 And there was one called Barabbas, who was put in prison with some seditious men, who in the sedition had committed murder.

15:8 Et cum ascendisset turba, cœpit rogare, sicut semper faciebat illis.

15:8 And when the multitude was come up, they began to desire that he would do as he had ever done unto them.

15:9 Pilatus autem respondit eis, et dixit : Vultis dimittam vobis regem Judæorum ?

15:9 And Pilate answered them and said: Will you that I release to you the king of the Jews?

15:10 Sciebat enim quod per invidiam tradidissent eum summi sacerdotes.

15:10 For he knew that the chief priests had delivered him up out of envy.

15:11 Pontifices autem concitaverunt turbam, ut magis Barabbam dimitteret eis.

15:11 But the chief priests moved the people, that he should rather release Barabbas to them.

15:12 Pilatus autem iterum respondens, ait illis : Quid ergo vultis faciam regi Judæorum ?

15:12 And Pilate again answering, saith to them: What will you then that I do to the king of the Jews?

15:13 At illi iterum clamaverunt : Crucifige eum.

15:13 But they again cried out: Crucify him.

15:14 Pilatus vero dicebat illis : Quid enim mali fecit ? At illi magis clamabant : Crucifige eum.

15:14 And Pilate saith to them: Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more: Crucify him.

15:15 Pilatus autem volens populo satisfacere, dimisit illis Barabbam, et tradidit Jesum flagellis cæsum, ut crucifigeretur.

15:15 And so Pilate being willing to satisfy the people, released to them Barabbas: and delivered up Jesus, when he had scourged him, to be crucified.

15:16 Milites autem duxerunt eum in atrium prætorii, et convocant totam cohortem,

15:16 And the soldiers led him away into the court of the palace: and they called together the whole band.

15:17 et induunt eum purpura, et imponunt ei plectentes spineam coronam.

15:17 And they clothed him with purple: and, platting a crown of thorns, they put it upon him.

15:18 Et cœperunt salutare eum : Ave rex Judæorum.

15:18 And they began to salute him: Hail, king of the Jews.

15:19 Et percutiebant caput ejus arundine : et conspuebant eum, et ponentes genua, adorabant eum.

15:19 And they struck his head with a reed: and they did spit on him. And bowing their knees, they adored him.

15:20 Et postquam illuserunt ei, exuerunt illum purpura, et induerunt eum vestimentis suis : et educunt illum ut crucifigerent eum.

15:20 And after they had mocked him, they took off the purple from him and put his own garments on him: and they led him out to crucify him.

15:21 Et angariaverunt prætereuntem quempiam, Simonem Cyrenæum venientem de villa, patrem Alexandri et Rufi, ut tolleret crucem ejus.

15:21 And they forced one Simon a Cyrenian, who passed by coming out of the country, the father of Alexander and of Rufus, to take up his cross.

15:22 Et perducunt illum in Golgotha locum : quod est interpretatum Calvariæ locus.

15:22 And they bring him into the place called Golgotha, which being interpreted is, The place of Calvary.

15:23 Et dabant ei bibere myrrhatum vinum : et non accepit.

15:23 And they gave him to drink wine mingled with myrrh. But he took it not.

15:24 Et crucifigentes eum, diviserunt vestimenta ejus, mittentes sortem super eis, quis quid tolleret.

15:24 And crucifying him, they divided his garments, casting lots upon them, what every man should take.

15:25 Erat autem hora tertia : et crucifixerunt eum.

15:25 And it was the third hour: and they crucified him.

15:26 Et erat titulus causæ ejus inscriptus : Rex Judæorum.

15:26 And the inscription of his cause was written over: THE KING OF THE JEWS.

15:27 Et cum eo crucifigunt duos latrones : unum a dextris, et alium a sinistris ejus.

15:27 And with him they crucify two thieves: the one on his right hand, and the other on his left.

15:28 Et impleta est Scriptura, quæ dicit : Et cum iniquis reputatus est.

15:28 And the scripture was fulfilled, which saith: And with the wicked he was reputed.

15:29 Et prætereuntes blasphemabant eum, moventes capita sua, et dicentes : Vah ! qui destruis templum Dei, et in tribus diebus reædificas,

15:29 And they that passed by blasphemed him, wagging their heads and saying: Vah, thou that destroyest the temple of God and in three days buildest it up again:

15:30 salvum fac temetipsum descendens de cruce.

15:30 Save thyself, coming down from the cross.

15:31 Similiter et summi sacerdotes illudentes, ad alterutrum cum scribis dicebant : Alios salvos fecit ; seipsum non potest salvum facere.

15:31 In like manner also the chief priests, mocking, said with the scribes one to another: He saved others; himself he cannot save.

15:32 Christus rex Israël descendat nunc de cruce, ut videamus, et credamus. Et qui cum eo crucifixi erant, convitiabantur ei.

15:32 Let Christ the king of Israel come down now from the cross, that we may see and believe. And they that were crucified with him, reviled him.

15:33 Et facta hora sexta, tenebræ factæ sunt per totam terram usque in horam nonam.

15:33 And when the sixth hour was come, there was darkness over the whole earth until the ninth hour.

15:34 Et hora nona exclamavit Jesus voce magna, dicens : Eloi, eloi, lamma sabacthani ? quod est interpretatum : Deus meus, Deus meus, ut quid dereliquisti me ?

15:34 And at the ninth hour, Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying: Eloi, Eloi, lamma sabacthani? Which is, being interpreted: My God, My God, Why hast thou forsaken me?

15:35 Et quidam de circumstantibus audientes, dicebant : Ecce Eliam vocat.

15:35 And some of the standers by hearing, said: Behold he calleth Elias.

15:36 Currens autem unus, et implens spongiam aceto, circumponensque calamo, potum dabat ei, dicens : Sinite, videamus si veniat Elias ad deponendum eum.

15:36 And one running and filling a sponge with vinegar and putting it upon a reed, gave him to drink, saying: Stay, let us see if Elias come to take him down.

15:37 Jesus autem emissa voce magna expiravit.

15:37 And Jesus, having cried out with a loud voice, gave up the ghost.

15:38 Et velum templi scissum est in duo, a summo usque deorsum.

15:38 And the veil of the temple was rent in two, from the top to the bottom.

15:39 Videns autem centurio, qui ex adverso stabat, quia sic clamans expirasset, ait : Vere hic homo Filius Dei erat.

15:39 And the centurion who stood over against him, seeing that crying out in this manner he had given up the ghost. said: Indeed this man was the son of God.

15:40 Erant autem et mulieres de longe aspicientes : inter quas erat Maria Magdalene, et Maria Jacobi minoris, et Joseph mater, et Salome :

15:40 And there were also women looking on afar off: among whom was Mary Magdalen and Mary the mother of James the Less and of Joseph and Salome,

15:41 et cum esset in Galilæa, sequebantur eum, et ministrabant ei, et aliæ multæ, quæ simul cum eo ascenderant Jerosolymam.

15:41 Who also when he was in Galilee followed him and ministered to him, and many other women that came up with him to Jerusalem.

15:42 Et cum jam sero esset factum (quia erat parasceve, quod est ante sabbatum),

15:42 And when evening was now come (because it was the Parasceve, that is, the day before the sabbath),

15:43 venit Joseph ab Arimathæa nobilis decurio, qui et ipse erat exspectans regnum Dei, et audacter introivit ad Pilatum, et petiit corpus Jesu.

15:43 Joseph of Arimathea, a noble counsellor, who was also himself looking for the kingdom of God, came and went in boldly to Pilate and begged the body of Jesus.

15:44 Pilatus autem mirabatur si jam obiisset. Et accersito centurione, interrogavit eum si jam mortuus esset.

15:44 But Pilate wondered that he should be already dead. And sending for the centurion, he asked him if he were already dead.

15:45 Et cum cognovisset a centurione, donavit corpus Joseph.

15:45 And when he had understood it by the centurion, he gave the body to Joseph.

15:46 Joseph autem mercatus sindonem, et deponens eum involvit sindone, et posuit eum in monumento quod erat excisum de petra, et advolvit lapidem ad ostium monumenti.

15:46 And Joseph, buying fine linen and taking him down, wrapped him up in the fine linen and laid him in a sepulchre which was hewed out of a rock. And he rolled a stone to the door of the sepulchre.

15:47 Maria autem Magdalene et Maria Joseph aspiciebant ubi poneretur.

15:47 And Mary Magdalen and Mary the mother of Joseph, beheld where he was laid.

Chapter 16

16:1 Et cum transisset sabbatum, Maria Magdalene, et Maria Jacobi, et Salome emerunt aromata ut venientes ungerent Jesum.

16:1 And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalen and Mary the mother of James and Salome bought sweet spices, that coming, they might anoint Jesus.

16:2 Et valde mane una sabbatorum, veniunt ad monumentum, orto jam sole.

16:2 And very early in the morning, the first day of the week, they come to the sepulchre, the sun being now risen.

16:3 Et dicebant ad invicem : Quis revolvet nobis lapidem ab ostio monumenti ?

16:3 And they said one to another: Who shall roll us back the stone from the door of the sepulchre?

16:4 Et respicientes viderunt revolutum lapidem. Erat quippe magnus valde.

16:4 And looking, they saw the stone rolled back. For it was very great.

16:5 Et introëuntes in monumentum viderunt juvenem sedentem in dextris, coopertum stola candida, et obstupuerunt.

16:5 And entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed with a white robe: and they were astonished.

16:6 Qui dicit illis : Nolite expavescere : Jesum quæritis Nazarenum, crucifixum : surrexit, non est hic, ecce locus ubi posuerunt eum.

16:6 Who saith to them: Be not affrighted. you seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He is risen: he is not here. Behold the place where they laid him.

16:7 Sed ite, dicite discipulis ejus, et Petro, quia præcedit vos in Galilæam : ibi eum videbitis, sicut dixit vobis.

16:7 But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he goeth before you into Galilee. There you shall see him, as he told you.

16:8 At illæ exeuntes, fugerunt de monumento : invaserat enim eas tremor et pavor : et nemini quidquam dixerunt : timebant enim.

16:8 But they going out, fled from the sepulchre: for a trembling and fear had seized them. And they said nothing to any man: for they were afraid.

16:9 Surgens autem mane prima sabbati, apparuit primo Mariæ Magdalene, de qua ejecerat septem dæmonia.

16:9 But he rising early the first day of the week, appeared first to Mary Magdalen; out of whom he had cast seven devils.

16:10 Illa vadens nuntiavit his, qui cum eo fuerant, lugentibus et flentibus.

16:10 She went and told them that had been with him, who were mourning and weeping.

16:11 Et illi audientes quia viveret, et visus esset ab ea, non crediderunt.

16:11 And they hearing that he was alive and had been seen by her, did not believe.

16:12 Post hæc autem duobus ex his ambulantibus ostensus est in alia effigie, euntibus in villam :

16:12 And after that he appeared in another shape to two of them walking, as they were going into the country.

16:13 et illi euntes nuntiaverunt ceteris : nec illis crediderunt.

16:13 And they going told it to the rest: neither did they believe them.

16:14 Novissime recumbentibus illis undecim apparuit : et exprobravit incredulitatem eorum et duritiam cordis : quia iis, qui viderant eum resurrexisse, non crediderunt.

16:14 At length he appeared to the eleven as they were at table: and he upbraided them with their incredulity and hardness of heart, because they did not believe them who had seen him after he was risen again.

16:15 Et dixit eis : Euntes in mundum universum prædicate Evangelium omni creaturæ.

16:15 And he said to them: Go ye into the whole world and preach the gospel to every creature.

16:16 Qui crediderit, et baptizatus fuerit, salvus erit : qui vero non crediderit, condemnabitur.

16:16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved: but he that believeth not shall he condemned.

16:17 Signa autem eos qui crediderint, hæc sequentur : in nomine meo dæmonia ejicient : linguis loquentur novis :

16:17 And these signs shall follow them that believe: In my name they shall cast out devils. They shall speak with new tongues.

16:18 serpentes tollent : et si mortiferum quid biberint, non eis nocebit : super ægros manus imponent, et bene habebunt.

16:18 They shall take up serpents: and if they shall drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them. They shall lay their hand upon the sick: and they shall recover.

16:19 Et Dominus quidem Jesus postquam locutus est eis, assumptus est in cælum, et sedet a dextris Dei.

16:19 And the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven and sitteth on the right hand of God.

16:20 Illi autem profecti prædicaverunt ubique, Domino cooperante, et sermonem confirmante, sequentibus signis.

16:20 But they going forth preached every where: the Lord working withal, and confirming the word with signs that followed.

Luke

Chapter 1

1:1 Quoniam quidem multi conati sunt ordinare narrationem, quæ in nobis completæ sunt, rerum :

1:1 Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a narration of the things that have been accomplished among us,

1:2 sicut tradiderunt nobis, qui ab initio ipsi viderunt, et ministri fuerunt sermonis :

1:2 According as they have delivered them unto us, who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word:

1:3 visum est et mihi, assecuto omnia a principio diligenter, ex ordine tibi scribere, optime Theophile,

1:3 It seemed good to me also, having diligently attained to all things from the beginning, to write to thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,

1:4 ut cognoscas eorum verborum, de quibus eruditus es, veritatem.

1:4 That thou mayest know the verity of those words in which thou hast been instructed.

1:5 Fuit in diebus Herodis, regis Judææ, sacerdos quidam nomine Zacharias de vice Abia, et uxor illius de filiabus Aaron, et nomen ejus Elisabeth.

1:5 There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a certain priest named Zachary, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name Elizabeth.

1:6 Erant autem justi ambo ante Deum, incedentes in omnibus mandatis et justificationibus Domini sine querela.

1:6 And they were both just before God, walking in all the commandments and justifications of the Lord without blame.

1:7 Et non erat illis filius, eo quod esset Elisabeth sterilis, et ambo processissent in diebus suis.

1:7 And they had no son, for that Elizabeth was barren: and they both were well advanced in years.

1:8 Factum est autem, cum sacerdotio fungeretur in ordine vicis suæ ante Deum,

1:8 And it came to pass, when he executed the priestly function in the order of his course before God,

1:9 secundum consuetudinem sacerdotii, sorte exiit ut incensum poneret, ingressus in templum Domini :

1:9 According to the custom of the priestly office, it was his lot to offer incense, going into the temple of the Lord.

1:10 et omnis multitudo populi erat orans foris hora incensi.

1:10 And all the multitude of the people was praying without, at the hour of incense.

1:11 Apparuit autem illi angelus Domini, stans a dextris altaris incensi.

1:11 And there appeared to him an angel of the Lord, standing on the right side of the altar of incense.

1:12 Et Zacharias turbatus est videns, et timor irruit super eum.

1:12 And Zachary seeing him, was troubled: and fear fell upon him.

1:13 Ait autem ad illum angelus : Ne timeas, Zacharia, quoniam exaudita est deprecatio tua : et uxor tua Elisabeth pariet tibi filium, et vocabis nomen ejus Joannem :

1:13 But the angel said to him: Fear not, Zachary, for thy prayer is heard: and thy wife Elizabeth shall bear thee a son. And thou shalt call his name John.

1:14 et erit gaudium tibi, et exsultatio, et multi in nativitate ejus gaudebunt :

1:14 And thou shalt have joy and gladness: and many shall rejoice in his nativity.

1:15 erit enim magnus coram Domino : et vinum et siceram non bibet, et Spiritu Sancto replebitur adhuc ex utero matris suæ :

1:15 For he shall be great before the Lord and shall drink no wine nor strong drink: and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother's womb.

1:16 et multos filiorum Israël convertet ad Dominum Deum ipsorum :

1:16 And he shall convert many of the children of Israel to the Lord their God.

1:17 et ipse præcedet ante illum in spiritu et virtute Eliæ : ut convertat corda patrum in filios, et incredulos ad prudentiam justorum, parare Domino plebem perfectam.

1:17 And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias: that he may turn the hearts of the fathers unto the children and the incredulous to the wisdom of the just, to prepare unto the Lord a perfect people.

1:18 Et dixit Zacharias ad angelum : Unde hoc sciam ? ego enim sum senex, et uxor mea processit in diebus suis.

1:18 And Zachary said to the angel: Whereby shall I know this? For I am an old man, and my wife is advanced in years.

1:19 Et respondens angelus dixit ei : Ego sum Gabriel, qui asto ante Deum : et missus sum loqui ad te, et hæc tibi evangelizare.

1:19 And the angel answering, said to him: I am Gabriel, who stand before God and am sent to speak to thee and to bring thee these good tidings.

1:20 Et ecce eris tacens, et non poteris loqui usque in diem quo hæc fiant, pro eo quod non credidisti verbis meis, quæ implebuntur in tempore suo.

1:20 And behold, thou shalt be dumb and shalt not be able to speak until the day wherein these things shall come to pass: because thou hast not believed my words, which shall be fulfilled in their time.

1:21 Et erat plebs exspectans Zachariam : et mirabantur quod tardaret ipse in templo.

1:21 And the people were waiting for Zachary: and they wondered that he tarried so long in the temple.

1:22 Egressus autem non poterat loqui ad illos, et cognoverunt quod visionem vidisset in templo. Et ipse erat innuens illis, et permansit mutus.

1:22 And when he came out, he could not speak to them: and they understood that he had seen a vision in the temple. And he made signs to them and remained dumb.

1:23 Et factum est, ut impleti sunt dies officii ejus, abiit in domum suam :

1:23 And it came to pass, after the days of his office were accomplished, he departed to his own house.

1:24 post hos autem dies concepit Elisabeth uxor ejus, et occultabat se mensibus quinque, dicens :

1:24 And after those days, Elizabeth his wife conceived and hid herself five months, saying:

1:25 Quia sic fecit mihi Dominus in diebus, quibus respexit auferre opprobrium meum inter homines.

1:25 Thus hath the Lord dealt with me in the days wherein he hath had regard to take away my reproach among men.

1:26 In mense autem sexto, missus est angelus Gabriel a Deo in civitatem Galilææ, cui nomen Nazareth,

1:26 And in the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God into a city of Galilee, called Nazareth,

1:27 ad virginem desponsatam viro, cui nomen erat Joseph, de domo David : et nomen virginis Maria.

1:27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David: and the virgin's name was Mary.

1:28 Et ingressus angelus ad eam dixit : Ave gratia plena : Dominus tecum : benedicta tu in mulieribus.

1:28 And the angel being come in, said unto her: Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.

1:29 Quæ cum audisset, turbata est in sermone ejus, et cogitabat qualis esset ista salutatio.

1:29 Who having heard, was troubled at his saying and thought with herself what manner of salutation this should be.

1:30 Et ait angelus ei : Ne timeas, Maria : invenisti enim gratiam apud Deum.

1:30 And the angel said to her: Fear not, Mary, for thou hast found grace with God.

1:31 Ecce concipies in utero, et paries filium, et vocabis nomen ejus Jesum :

1:31 Behold thou shalt conceive in thy womb and shalt bring forth a son: and thou shalt call his name Jesus.

1:32 hic erit magnus, et Filius Altissimi vocabitur, et dabit illi Dominus Deus sedem David patris ejus : et regnabit in domo Jacob in æternum,

1:32 He shall be great and shall be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of David his father: and he shall reign in the house of Jacob for ever.

1:33 et regni ejus non erit finis.

1:33 And of his kingdom there shall be no end.

1:34 Dixit autem Maria ad angelum : Quomodo fiet istud, quoniam virum non cognosco ?

1:34 And Mary said to the angel: How shall this be done, because I know not man?

1:35 Et respondens angelus dixit ei : Spiritus Sanctus superveniet in te, et virtus Altissimi obumbrabit tibi. Ideoque et quod nascetur ex te sanctum, vocabitur Filius Dei.

1:35 And the angel answering, said to her: The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee and the power of the Most High shall overshadow thee. And therefore also the Holy which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.

1:36 Et ecce Elisabeth cognata tua, et ipsa concepit filium in senectute sua : et hic mensis sextus est illi, quæ vocatur sterilis :

1:36 And behold thy cousin Elizabeth, she also hath conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her that is called barren.

1:37 quia non erit impossibile apud Deum omne verbum.

1:37 Because no word shall be impossible with God.

1:38 Dixit autem Maria : Ecce ancilla Domini : fiat mihi secundum verbum tuum. Et discessit ab illa angelus.

1:38 And Mary said: Behold the handmaid of the Lord: be it done to me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.

1:39 Exsurgens autem Maria in diebus illis, abiit in montana cum festinatione, in civitatem Juda :

1:39 And Mary rising up in those days, went into the hill country with haste into a city of Juda.

1:40 et intravit in domum Zachariæ, et salutavit Elisabeth.

1:40 And she entered into the house of Zachary and saluted Elizabeth.

1:41 Et factum est, ut audivit salutationem Mariæ Elisabeth, exsultavit infans in utero ejus : et repleta est Spiritu Sancto Elisabeth :

1:41 And it came to pass that when Elizabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the infant leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost.

1:42 et exclamavit voce magna, et dixit : Benedicta tu inter mulieres, et benedictus fructus ventris tui.

1:42 And she cried out with a loud voice and said: Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.

1:43 Et unde hoc mihi, ut veniat mater Domini mei ad me ?

1:43 And whence is this to me that the mother of my Lord should come to me?

1:44 Ecce enim ut facta est vox salutationis tuæ in auribus meis, exsultavit in gaudio infans in utero meo.

1:44 For behold as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in my ears, the infant in my womb leaped for joy.

1:45 Et beata, quæ credidisti, quoniam perficientur ea, quæ dicta sunt tibi a Domino.

1:45 And blessed art thou that hast believed, because those things shall be accomplished that were spoken to thee by the Lord.

1:46 Et ait Maria : Magnificat anima mea Dominum :

1:46 And Mary said: My soul doth magnify the Lord.

1:47 et exsultavit spiritus meus in Deo salutari meo.

1:47 And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.

1:48 Quia respexit humilitatem ancillæ suæ : ecce enim ex hoc beatam me dicent omnes generationes,

1:48 Because he hath regarded the humility of his handmaid: for behold from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.

1:49 quia fecit mihi magna qui potens est : et sanctum nomen ejus,

1:49 Because he that is mighty hath done great things to me: and holy is his name.

1:50 et misericordia ejus a progenie in progenies timentibus eum.

1:50 And his mercy is from generation unto generations, to them that fear him.

1:51 Fecit potentiam in brachio suo : dispersit superbos mente cordis sui.

1:51 He hath shewed might in his arm: he hath scattered the proud in the conceit of their heart.

1:52 Deposuit potentes de sede, et exaltavit humiles.

1:52 He hath put down the mighty from their seat and hath exalted the humble.

1:53 Esurientes implevit bonis : et divites dimisit inanes.

1:53 He hath filled the hungry with good things: and the rich he hath sent empty away.

1:54 Suscepit Israël puerum suum, recordatus misericordiæ suæ :

1:54 He hath received Israel his servant, being mindful of his mercy.

1:55 sicut locutus est ad patres nostros, Abraham et semini ejus in sæcula.

1:55 As he spoke to our fathers: to Abraham and to his seed for ever.

1:56 Mansit autem Maria cum illa quasi mensibus tribus : et reversa est in domum suam.

1:56 And Mary abode with her about three months. And she returned to her own house.

1:57 Elisabeth autem impletum est tempus pariendi, et peperit filium.

1:57 Now Elizabeth's full time of being delivered was come: and she brought forth a son.

1:58 Et audierunt vicini et cognati ejus quia magnificavit Dominus misericordiam suam cum illa, et congratulabantur ei.

1:58 And her neighbors and kinsfolks heard that the Lord had shewed his great mercy towards her: and they congratulated with her.

1:59 Et factum est in die octavo, venerunt circumcidere puerum, et vocabant eum nomine patris sui Zachariam.

1:59 And it came to pass that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child: and they called him by his father's name Zachary.

1:60 Et respondens mater ejus, dixit : Nequaquam, sed vocabitur Joannes.

1:60 And his mother answering, said: Not so. But he shall be called John.

1:61 Et dixerunt ad illam : Quia nemo est in cognatione tua, qui vocetur hoc nomine.

1:61 And they said to her: There is none of thy kindred that is called by this name.

1:62 Innuebant autem patri ejus, quem vellet vocari eum.

1:62 And they made signs to his father, how he would have him called.

1:63 Et postulans pugillarem scripsit, dicens : Joannes est nomen ejus. Et mirati sunt universi.

1:63 And demanding a writing table, he wrote, saying: John is his name. And they all wondered.

1:64 Apertum est autem illico os ejus, et lingua ejus, et loquebatur benedicens Deum.

1:64 And immediately his mouth was opened and his tongue loosed: and he spoke, blessing God.

1:65 Et factus est timor super omnes vicinos eorum : et super omnia montana Judææ divulgabantur omnia verba hæc :

1:65 And fear came upon all their neighbours: and all these things were noised abroad over all the hill country of Judea.

1:66 et posuerunt omnes qui audierant in corde suo, dicentes : Quis, putas, puer iste erit ? etenim manus Domini erat cum illo.

1:66 And all they that had heard them laid them up in their heart, saying: What an one, think ye, shall this child be? For the hand of the Lord was with him.

1:67 Et Zacharias pater ejus repletus est Spiritu Sancto : et prophetavit, dicens :

1:67 And Zachary his father was filled with the Holy Ghost. And he prophesied, saying:

1:68 Benedictus Dominus Deus Israël, quia visitavit, et fecit redemptionem plebis suæ :

1:68 Blessed be the Lord God of Israel: because he hath visited and wrought the redemption of his people.

1:69 et erexit cornu salutis nobis in domo David pueri sui,

1:69 And hath raised up an horn of salvation to us, in the house of David his servant.

1:70 sicut locutus est per os sanctorum, qui a sæculo sunt, prophetarum ejus :

1:70 As he spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets, who are from the beginning.

1:71 salutem ex inimicis nostris, et de manu omnium qui oderunt nos :

1:71 Salvation from our enemies and from the hand of all that hate us.

1:72 ad faciendam misericordiam cum patribus nostris : et memorari testamenti sui sancti :

1:72 To perform mercy to our fathers and to remember his holy testament.

1:73 jusjurandum, quod juravit ad Abraham patrem nostrum, daturum se nobis

1:73 The oath, which he swore to Abraham our father, that he would grant to us.

1:74 ut sine timore, de manu inimicorum nostrorum liberati, serviamus illi

1:74 That being delivered from the hand of our enemies, we may serve him without fear:

1:75 in sanctitate et justitia coram ipso, omnibus diebus nostris.

1:75 In holiness and justice before him, all our days.

1:76 Et tu puer, propheta Altissimi vocaberis : præibis enim ante faciem Domini parare vias ejus,

1:76 And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt, go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways:

1:77 ad dandam scientiam salutis plebi ejus in remissionem peccatorum eorum

1:77 To give knowledge of salvation to his people, unto the remission of their sins.

1:78 per viscera misericordiæ Dei nostri, in quibus visitavit nos, oriens ex alto :

1:78 Through the bowels of the mercy of our God, in which the Orient from on high hath visited us:

1:79 illuminare his qui in tenebris et in umbra mortis sedent : ad dirigendos pedes nostros in viam pacis.

1:79 To enlighten them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death: to direct our feet into the way of peace.

1:80 Puer autem crescebat, et confortabatur spiritu : et erat in desertis usque in diem ostensionis suæ ad Israël.

1:80 And the child grew and was strengthened in spirit: and was in the deserts until the day of his manifestation to Israel.

Chapter 2

2:1 Factum est autem in diebus illis, exiit edictum a Cæsare Augusto ut describeretur universus orbis.

2:1 And it came to pass that in those days there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that the whole world should be enrolled.

2:2 Hæc descriptio prima facta est a præside Syriæ Cyrino :

2:2 This enrolling was first made by Cyrinus, the governor of Syria.

2:3 et ibant omnes ut profiterentur singuli in suam civitatem.

2:3 And all went to be enrolled, every one into his own city.

2:4 Ascendit autem et Joseph a Galilæa de civitate Nazareth in Judæam, in civitatem David, quæ vocatur Bethlehem : eo quod esset de domo et familia David,

2:4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem: because he was of the house and family of David.

2:5 ut profiteretur cum Maria desponsata sibi uxore prægnante.

2:5 To be enrolled with Mary his espoused wife, who was with child.

2:6 Factum est autem, cum essent ibi, impleti sunt dies ut pareret.

2:6 And it came to pass that when they were there, her days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

2:7 Et peperit filium suum primogenitum, et pannis eum involvit, et reclinavit eum in præsepio : quia non erat eis locus in diversorio.

2:7 And she brought forth her first born son and wrapped him up in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger: because there was no room for them in the inn.

2:8 Et pastores erant in regione eadem vigilantes, et custodientes vigilias noctis super gregem suum.

2:8 And there were in the same country shepherds watching and keeping the night watches over their flock.

2:9 Et ecce angelus Domini stetit juxta illos, et claritas Dei circumfulsit illos, et timuerunt timore magno.

2:9 And behold an angel of the Lord stood by them and the brightness of God shone round about them: and they feared with a great fear.

2:10 Et dixit illis angelus : Nolite timere : ecce enim evangelizo vobis gaudium magnum, quod erit omni populo :

2:10 And the angel said to them: Fear not; for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy that shall be to all the people:

2:11 quia natus est vobis hodie Salvator, qui est Christus Dominus, in civitate David.

2:11 For, this day is born to you a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord, in the city of David.

2:12 Et hoc vobis signum : invenietis infantem pannis involutum, et positum in præsepio.

2:12 And this shall be a sign unto you. You shall find the infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and laid in a manger.

2:13 Et subito facta est cum angelo multitudo militiæ cælestis laudantium Deum, et dicentium :

2:13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army, praising God and saying:

2:14 Gloria in altissimis Deo, et in terra pax hominibus bonæ voluntatis.

2:14 Glory to God in the highest: and on earth peace to men of good will.

2:15 Et factum est, ut discesserunt ab eis angeli in cælum : pastores loquebantur ad invicem : Transeamus usque Bethlehem, et videamus hoc verbum, quod factum est, quod Dominus ostendit nobis.

2:15 And it came to pass, after the angels departed from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another: Let us go over to Bethlehem and let us see this word that is come to pass, which the Lord hath shewed to us.

2:16 Et venerunt festinantes : et invenerunt Mariam, et Joseph, et infantem positum in præsepio.

2:16 And they came with haste: and they found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger.

2:17 Videntes autem cognoverunt de verbo, quod dictum erat illis de puero hoc.

2:17 And seeing, they understood of the word that had been spoken to them concerning this child.

2:18 Et omnes qui audierunt, mirati sunt : et de his quæ dicta erant a pastoribus ad ipsos.

2:18 And all that heard wondered: and at those things that were told them by the shepherds.

2:19 Maria autem conservabat omnia verba hæc, conferens in corde suo.

2:19 But Mary kept all these words, pondering them in her heart.

2:20 Et reversi sunt pastores glorificantes et laudantes Deum in omnibus quæ audierant et viderant, sicut dictum est ad illos.

2:20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.

2:21 Et postquam consummati sunt dies octo, ut circumcideretur puer, vocatum est nomen ejus Jesus, quod vocatum est ab angelo priusquam in utero conciperetur.

2:21 And after eight days were accomplished, that the child should be circumcised, his name was called JESUS, which was called by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.

2:22 Et postquam impleti sunt dies purgationis ejus secundum legem Moysi, tulerunt illum in Jerusalem, ut sisterent eum Domino,

2:22 And after the days of her purification, according to the law of Moses, were accomplished, they carried him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord:

2:23 sicut scriptum est in lege Domini : Quia omne masculinum adaperiens vulvam, sanctum Domino vocabitur :

2:23 As it is written in the law of the Lord: Every male opening the womb shall be called holy to the Lord:

2:24 et ut darent hostiam secundum quod dictum est in lege Domini, par turturum, aut duos pullos columbarum.

2:24 And to offer a sacrifice, according as it is written in the law of the Lord, a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons:

2:25 Et ecce homo erat in Jerusalem, cui nomen Simeon, et homo iste justus, et timoratus, exspectans consolationem Israël : et Spiritus Sanctus erat in eo.

2:25 And behold there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon: and this man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel. And the Holy Ghost was in him.

2:26 Et responsum acceperat a Spiritu Sancto, non visurum se mortem, nisi prius videret Christum Domini.

2:26 And he had received an answer from the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death before he had seen the Christ of the Lord.

2:27 Et venit in spiritu in templum. Et cum inducerent puerum Jesum parentes ejus, ut facerent secundum consuetudinem legis pro eo,

2:27 And he came by the Spirit into the temple. And when his parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the law,

2:28 et ipse accepit eum in ulnas suas : et benedixit Deum, et dixit :

2:28 He also took him into his arms and blessed God and said

2:29 Nunc dimittis servum tuum Domine, secundum verbum tuum in pace :

2:29 Now thou dost dismiss thy servant, O Lord, according to thy word in peace:

2:30 quia viderunt oculi mei salutare tuum,

2:30 Because my eyes have seen thy salvation,

2:31 quod parasti ante faciem omnium populorum :

2:31 Which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples:

2:32 lumen ad revelationem gentium, et gloriam plebis tuæ Israël.

2:32 A light to the revelation of the Gentiles and the glory of thy people Israel.

2:33 Et erat pater ejus et mater mirantes super his quæ dicebantur de illo.

2:33 And his father and mother were wondering at those things which were spoken concerning him.

2:34 Et benedixit illis Simeon, et dixit ad Mariam matrem ejus : Ecce positus est hic in ruinam et in resurrectionem multorum in Israël, et in signum cui contradicetur :

2:34 And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother: Behold this child is set for the fall and for the resurrection of many in Israel and for a sign which shall be contradicted.

2:35 et tuam ipsius animam pertransibit gladius ut revelentur ex multis cordibus cogitationes.

2:35 And thy own soul a sword shall pierce, that, out of many hearts thoughts may be revealed.

2:36 Et erat Anna prophetissa, filia Phanuel, de tribu Aser : hæc processerat in diebus multis, et vixerat cum viro suo annis septem a virginitate sua.

2:36 And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser. She was far advanced in years and had lived with her husband seven years from her virginity.

2:37 Et hæc vidua usque ad annos octoginta quatuor : quæ non discedebat de templo, jejuniis et obsecrationibus serviens nocte ac die.

2:37 And she was a widow until fourscore and four years: who departed not from the temple, by fastings and prayers serving night and day.

2:38 Et hæc, ipsa hora superveniens, confitebatur Domino : et loquebatur de illo omnibus, qui exspectabant redemptionem Israël.

2:38 Now she, at the same hour, coming in, confessed to the Lord: and spoke of him to all that looked for the redemption of Israel.

2:39 Et ut perfecerunt omnia secundum legem Domini, reversi sunt in Galilæam in civitatem suam Nazareth.

2:39 And after they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their city Nazareth.

2:40 Puer autem crescebat, et confortabatur plenus sapientia : et gratia Dei erat in illo.

2:40 And the child grew and waxed strong, full of wisdom: and the grace of God was in him.

2:41 Et ibant parentes ejus per omnes annos in Jerusalem, in die solemni Paschæ.

2:41 And his parents went every year to Jerusalem, at the solemn day of the pasch.

2:42 Et cum factus esset annorum duodecim, ascendentibus illis Jerosolymam secundum consuetudinem diei festi,

2:42 And when he was twelve years old, they going up into Jerusalem, according to the custom of the feast,

2:43 consummatisque diebus, cum redirent, remansit puer Jesus in Jerusalem, et non cognoverunt parentes ejus.

2:43 And having fulfilled the days, when they returned, the child Jesus remained in Jerusalem. And his parents knew it not.

2:44 Existimantes autem illum esse in comitatu, venerunt iter diei, et requirebant eum inter cognatos et notos.

2:44 And thinking that he was in the company, they came a day's journey and sought him among their kinsfolks and acquaintance.

2:45 Et non invenientes, regressi sunt in Jerusalem, requirentes eum.

2:45 And not finding him, they returned into Jerusalem, seeking him.

2:46 Et factum est, post triduum invenerunt illum in templo sedentem in medio doctorum, audientem illos, et interrogantem eos.

2:46 And it came to pass, that, after three days, they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, hearing them and asking them questions.

2:47 Stupebant autem omnes qui eum audiebant, super prudentia et responsis ejus.

2:47 And all that heard him were astonished at his wisdom and his answers.

2:48 Et videntes admirati sunt. Et dixit mater ejus ad illum : Fili, quid fecisti nobis sic ? ecce pater tuus et ego dolentes quærebamus te.

2:48 And seeing him, they wondered. And his mother said to him: Son, why hast thou done so to us? Behold thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing.

2:49 Et ait ad illos : Quid est quod me quærebatis ? nesciebatis quia in his quæ Patris mei sunt, oportet me esse ?

2:49 And he said to them: How is it that you sought me? Did you not know that I must be about my father's business?

2:50 Et ipsi non intellexerunt verbum quod locutus est ad eos.

2:50 And they understood not the word that he spoke unto them.

2:51 Et descendit cum eis, et venit Nazareth : et erat subditus illis. Et mater ejus conservabat omnia verba hæc in corde suo.

2:51 And he went down with them and came to Nazareth and was subject to them. And his mother kept all these words in her heart.

2:52 Et Jesus proficiebat sapientia, et ætate, et gratia apud Deum et homines.

2:52 And Jesus advanced in wisdom and age and grace with God and men.

Chapter 3

3:1 Anno autem quintodecimo imperii Tiberii Cæsaris, procurante Pontio Pilato Judæam, tetrarcha autem Galilææ Herode, Philippo autem fratre ejus tetrarcha Iturææ, et Trachonitidis regionis, et Lysania Abilinæ tetrarcha,

3:1 Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and Philip his brother tetrarch of Iturea and the country of Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilina:

3:2 sub principibus sacerdotum Anna et Caipha : factum est verbum Domini super Joannem, Zachariæ filium, in deserto.

3:2 Under the high priests Anna and Caiphas: the word of the Lord was made unto John, the son of Zachary, in the desert.

3:3 Et venit in omnem regionem Jordanis, prædicans baptismum pœnitentiæ in remissionem peccatorum,

3:3 And he came into all the country about the Jordan, preaching the baptism of penance for the remission of sins.

3:4 sicut scriptum est in libro sermonum Isaiæ prophetæ : Vox clamantis in deserto : Parate viam Domini ; rectas facite semitas ejus :

3:4 As it was written in the book of the sayings of Isaias the prophet: A voice of one crying in the wilderness: Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.

3:5 omnis vallis implebitur, et omnis mons, et collis humiliabitur : et erunt prava in directa, et aspera in vias planas :

3:5 Every valley shall be filled and every mountain and hill shall be brought low: and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough ways plain.

3:6 et videbit omnis caro salutare Dei.

3:6 And all flesh shall see the salvation of God.

3:7 Dicebat ergo ad turbas quæ exibant ut baptizarentur ab ipso : Genimina viperarum, quis ostendit vobis fugere a ventura ira ?

3:7 He said therefore to the multitudes that went forth to be baptized by him: Ye offspring of vipers, who hath shewed you to flee from the wrath to come?

3:8 Facite ergo fructus dignos pœnitentiæ, et ne cœperitis dicere : Patrem habemus Abraham. Dico enim vobis quia potens est Deus de lapidibus istis suscitare filios Abrahæ.

3:8 Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of penance: and do not begin to say, We have Abraham for our father. For I say unto you that God is able of these stones, to raise up children to Abraham.

3:9 Jam enim securis ad radicem arborum posita est. Omnis ergo arbor non faciens fructum bonum, excidetur, et in ignem mittetur.

3:9 For now the axe is laid to the root of the trees. Every tree therefore that bringeth not forth good fruit shall be cut down and cast into the fire.

3:10 Et interrogabant eum turbæ, dicentes : Quid ergo faciemus ?

3:10 And the people asked him, saying: What then shall we do?

3:11 Respondens autem dicebat illis : Qui habet duas tunicas, det non habenti : et qui habet escas, similiter faciat.

3:11 And he answering, said to them: He that hath two coats, let him give to him that hath none; and he that hath meat, let him do in like manner.

3:12 Venerunt autem et publicani ut baptizarentur, et dixerunt ad illum : Magister, quid faciemus ?

3:12 And the publicans also came to be baptized and said to him: Master, what shall we do?

3:13 At ille dixit ad eos : Nihil amplius, quam quod constitutum est vobis, faciatis.

3:13 But he said to them: Do nothing more than that which is appointed you.

3:14 Interrogabant autem eum et milites, dicentes : Quid faciemus et nos ? Et ait illis : Neminem concutiatis, neque calumniam faciatis : et contenti estote stipendiis vestris.

3:14 And the soldiers also asked him, saying: And what shall we do? And he said to them: Do violence to no man, neither calumniate any man; and be content with your pay.

3:15 Existimante autem populo, et cogitantibus omnibus in cordibus suis de Joanne, ne forte ipse esset Christus,

3:15 And as the people were of opinion, and all were thinking in their hearts of John, that perhaps he might be the Christ:

3:16 respondit Joannes, dicens omnibus : Ego quidem aqua baptizo vos : veniet autem fortior me, cujus non sum dignus solvere corrigiam calceamentorum ejus : ipse vos baptizabit in Spiritu Sancto et igni :

3:16 John answered, saying unto all: I indeed baptize you with water: but there shall come one mightier than I, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to loose. He shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire;

3:17 cujus ventilabrum in manu ejus, et purgabit aream suam, et congregabit triticum in horreum suum, paleas autem comburet igni inextinguibili.

3:17 Whose fan is in his hand: and he will purge his floor and will gather the wheat into his barn: but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire.

3:18 Multa quidem et alia exhortans evangelizabat populo.

3:18 And many other things exhorting did he preach to the people.

3:19 Herodes autem tetrarcha cum corriperetur ab illo de Herodiade uxore fratris sui, et de omnibus malis quæ fecit Herodes,

3:19 But Herod the tetrarch, when he was reproved by him for Herodias, his brother's wife, and for all the evils which Herod had done:

3:20 adjecit et hoc super omnia, et inclusit Joannem in carcere.

3:20 He added this also above all and shut up John in prison.

3:21 Factum est autem cum baptizaretur omnis populus, et Jesu baptizato, et orante, apertum est cælum :

3:21 Now it came to pass, when all the people were baptized, that Jesus also being baptized and praying, heaven was opened.

3:22 et descendit Spiritus Sanctus corporali specie sicut columba in ipsum : et vox de cælo facta est : Tu es filius meus dilectus, in te complacui mihi.

3:22 And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape, as a dove, upon him. And a voice came from heaven: Thou art my beloved Son. In thee I am well pleased.

3:23 Et ipse Jesus erat incipiens quasi annorum triginta, ut putabatur, filius Joseph, qui fuit Heli, qui fuit Mathat,

3:23 And Jesus himself was beginning about the age of thirty years: being (as it was supposed) the son of Joseph, who was of Heli, who was of Mathat,

3:24 qui fuit Levi, qui fuit Melchi, qui fuit Janne, qui fuit Joseph,

3:24 Who was of Levi, who was of Melchi. who was of Janne, who was of Joseph,

3:25 qui fuit Mathathiæ, qui fuit Amos, qui fuit Nahum, qui fuit Hesli, qui fuit Nagge,

3:25 Who was of Mathathias, who was of Amos, who was of Nahum, who was of Hesli, who was of Nagge,

3:26 qui fuit Mahath, qui fuit Mathathiæ, qui fuit Semei, qui fuit Joseph, qui fuit Juda,

3:26 Who was of Mahath, who was of Mathathias, who was of Semei, who was of Joseph, who was of Juda,

3:27 qui fuit Joanna, qui fuit Resa, qui fuit Zorobabel, qui fuit Salathiel, qui fuit Neri,

3:27 Who was of Joanna, who was of Reza, who was of Zorobabel, who was of Salathiel, who was of Neri,

3:28 qui fuit Melchi, qui fuit Addi, qui fuit Cosan, qui fuit Elmadan, qui fuit Her,

3:28 Who was of Melchi, who was of Addi, who was of Cosan, who was of Helmadan, who was of Her,

3:29 qui fuit Jesu, qui fuit Eliezer, qui fuit Jorim, qui fuit Mathat, qui fuit Levi,

3:29 Who was of Jesus, who was of Eliezer, who was of Jorim, who was of Mathat, who was of Levi,

3:30 qui fuit Simeon, qui fuit Juda, qui fuit Joseph, qui fuit Jona, qui fuit Eliakim,

3:30 Who was of Simeon, who was of Judas, who was of Joseph, who was of Jona, who was of Eliakim,

3:31 qui fuit Melea, qui fuit Menna, qui fuit Mathatha, qui fuit Natham, qui fuit David,

3:31 Who was of Melea, who was of Menna, who was of Mathatha, who was of Nathan, who was of David,

3:32 qui fuit Jesse, qui fuit Obed, qui fuit Booz, qui fuit Salmon, qui fuit Naasson,

3:32 Who was of Jesse, who was of Obed, who was of Booz, who was of Salmon, who was of Naasson,

3:33 qui fuit Aminadab, qui fuit Aram, qui fuit Esron, qui fuit Phares, qui fuit Judæ,

3:33 Who was of Aminadab, who was of Aram, who was of Esron, who was of Phares, who was of Judas,

3:34 qui fuit Jacob, qui fuit Isaac, qui fuit Abrahæ, qui fuit Thare, qui fuit Nachor,

3:34 Who was of Jacob, who was of Isaac, who was of Abraham, who was of Thare, who was of Nachor,

3:35 qui fuit Sarug, qui fuit Ragau, qui fuit Phaleg, qui fuit Heber, qui fuit Sale,

3:35 Who was of Sarug, who was of Ragau, who was of Phaleg, who was of Heber, who was of Sale,

3:36 qui fuit Cainan, qui fuit Arphaxad, qui fuit Sem, qui fuit Noë, qui fuit Lamech,

3:36 Who was of Cainan, who was of Arphaxad, who was of Sem, who was Of Noe, who was of Lamech,

3:37 qui fuit Methusale, qui fuit Henoch, qui fuit Jared, qui fuit Malaleel, qui fuit Cainan,

3:37 Who was of Mathusale, who was of Henoch, who was of Jared, who was of Malaleel, who was of Cainan,

3:38 qui fuit Henos, qui fuit Seth, qui fuit Adam, qui fuit Dei.

3:38 Who was of Henos, who was of Seth, who was of Adam, who was of God.

Chapter 4

4:1 Jesus autem plenus Spiritu Sancto regressus est a Jordane : et agebatur a Spiritu in desertum

4:1 And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost, returned from the Jordan and was led the by the spirit into the desert,

4:2 diebus quadraginta, et tentabatur a diabolo. Et nihil manducavit in diebus illis : et consummatis illis esuriit.

4:2 For the space of forty days, and was tempted by the devil. And he ate nothing in those days. And when they were ended, he was hungry.

4:3 Dixit autem illi diabolus : Si Filius Dei es, dic lapidi huic ut panis fiat.

4:3 And the devil said to him: If thou be the Son of God, say to this stone that it be made bread.

4:4 Et respondit ad illum Jesus : Scriptum est : Quia non in solo pane vivit homo, sed in omni verbo Dei.

4:4 And Jesus answered him: is written that Man liveth not by bread alone, but by every word of God.

4:5 Et duxit illum diabolus in montem excelsum, et ostendit illi omnia regna orbis terræ in momento temporis,

4:5 And the devil led him into a high mountain and shewed him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.

4:6 et ait illi : Tibi dabo potestatem hanc universam, et gloriam illorum : quia mihi tradita sunt, et cui volo do illa.

4:6 And he said to him: To thee will I give all this power and the glory of them. For to me they are delivered: and to whom I will, I give them.

4:7 Tu ergo si adoraveris coram me, erunt tua omnia.

4:7 If thou therefore wilt adore before me, all shall be thine.

4:8 Et respondens Jesus, dixit illi : Scriptum est : Dominum Deum tuum adorabis, et illi soli servies.

4:8 And Jesus answering said to him. It is written: Thou shalt adore the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.

4:9 Et duxit illum in Jerusalem, et statuit eum super pinnam templi, et dixit illi : Si Filius Dei es, mitte te hinc deorsum.

4:9 And he brought him to Jerusalem and set him on a pinnacle of the temple and said to him: If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself from hence.

4:10 Scriptum est enim quod angelis suis mandavit de te, ut conservent te :

4:10 For it is written that He hath given his angels charge over thee that they keep thee.

4:11 et quia in manibus tollent te, ne forte offendas ad lapidem pedem tuum.

4:11 And that in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest perhaps thou dash thy foot against a stone.

4:12 Et respondens Jesus, ait illi : Dictum est : Non tentabis Dominum Deum tuum.

4:12 And Jesus answering, said to him: It is said: Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.

4:13 Et consummata omni tentatione, diabolus recessit ab illo, usque ad tempus.

4:13 And all the temptation being ended, the devil departed from him for a time.

4:14 Et regressus est Jesus in virtute Spiritus in Galilæam, et fama exiit per universam regionem de illo.

4:14 And Jesus returned in the power of the spirit, into Galilee: and the fame of him went out through the whole country.

4:15 Et ipse docebat in synagogis eorum, et magnificabatur ab omnibus.

4:15 And he taught in their synagogues and was magnified by all.

4:16 Et venit Nazareth, ubi erat nutritus, et intravit secundum consuetudinem suam die sabbati in synagogam, et surrexit legere.

4:16 And he came to Nazareth, where he was brought up: and he went into the synagogue, according to his custom, on the sabbath day: and he rose up to read.

4:17 Et traditus est illi liber Isaiæ prophetæ. Et ut revolvit librum, invenit locum ubi scriptum erat :

4:17 And the book of Isaias the prophet was delivered unto him. And as he unfolded the book, he found the place where it was written:

4:18 Spiritus Domini super me : propter quod unxit me, evangelizare pauperibus misit me, sanare contritos corde,

4:18 The spirit of the Lord is upon me. Wherefore he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor, he hath sent me to heal the contrite of heart,

4:19 prædicare captivis remissionem, et cæcis visum, dimittere confractos in remissionem, prædicare annum Domini acceptum et diem retributionis.

4:19 To preach deliverance to the captives and sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, to preach the acceptable year of the Lord and the day of reward.

4:20 Et cum plicuisset librum, reddit ministro, et sedit. Et omnium in synagoga oculi erant intendentes in eum.

4:20 And when he had folded the book, he restored it to the minister and sat down. And the eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him.

4:21 Cœpit autem dicere ad illos : Quia hodie impleta est hæc scriptura in auribus vestris.

4:21 And he began to say to them: This day is fulfilled this scripture in your ears.

4:22 Et omnes testimonium illi dabant : et mirabantur in verbis gratiæ, quæ procedebant de ore ipsius, et dicebant : Nonne hic est filius Joseph ?

4:22 And all gave testimony to him. And they wondered at the words of grace that proceeded from his mouth. And they said: Is not this the son of Joseph?

4:23 Et ait illis : Utique dicetis mihi hanc similitudinem : Medice cura teipsum : quanta audivimus facta in Capharnaum, fac et hic in patria tua.

4:23 And he said to them: Doubtless you will say to me this similitude: Physician, heal thyself. As great things as we have heard done in Capharnaum, do also here in thy own country.

4:24 Ait autem : Amen dico vobis, quia nemo propheta acceptus est in patria sua.

4:24 And he said: Amen I say to you that no prophet is accepted in his own country.

4:25 In veritate dico vobis, multæ viduæ erant in diebus Eliæ in Israël, quando clausum est cælum annis tribus et mensibus sex, cum facta esset fames magna in omni terra :

4:25 In truth I say to You, there were many widows in the days of Elias in Israel, when heaven was shut up three years and six months, when there was a great famine throughout all the earth.

4:26 et ad nullam illarum missus est Elias, nisi in Sarepta Sidoniæ, ad mulierem viduam.

4:26 And to none of them was Elias sent, but to Sarepta of Sidon, to a widow woman.

4:27 Et multi leprosi erant in Israël sub Eliseo propheta : et nemo eorum mundatus est nisi Naaman Syrus.

4:27 And there were many lepers in Israel in the time of Eliseus the prophet: and none of them was cleansed but Naaman the Syrian.

4:28 Et repleti sunt omnes in synagoga ira, hæc audientes.

4:28 And all they in the synagogue, hearing these things, were filled with anger.

4:29 Et surrexerunt, et ejecerunt illum extra civitatem : et duxerunt illum usque ad supercilium montis, super quem civitas illorum erat ædificata, ut præcipitarent eum.

4:29 And they rose up and thrust him out of the city: and they brought him to the brow of the hill whereon their city was built, that they might cast him down headlong.

4:30 Ipse autem transiens per medium illorum, ibat.

4:30 But he passing through the midst of them, went his way.

4:31 Et descendit in Capharnaum civitatem Galilææ, ibique docebat illos sabbatis.

4:31 And he went down into Capharnaum, a city of Galilee: and there he taught them on the sabbath days.

4:32 Et stupebant in doctrina ejus, quia in potestate erat sermo ipsius.

4:32 And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his speech was with power.

4:33 Et in synagoga erat homo habens dæmonium immundum, et exclamavit voce magna,

4:33 And in the synagogue there was a man who had an unclean devil: and he cried out with a loud voice,

4:34 dicens : Sine, quid nobis et tibi, Jesu Nazarene ? venisti perdere nos ? scio te quis sis, Sanctus Dei.

4:34 Saying: Let us alone. What have we to do with thee, Jesus of Nazareth? Art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art, the holy one of God.

4:35 Et increpavit illum Jesus, dicens : Obmutesce, et exi ab eo. Et cum projecisset illum dæmonium in medium, exiit ab illo, nihilque illum nocuit.

4:35 And Jesus rebuked him, saying: Hold thy peace and go out of him. And when the devil had thrown him into the midst, he went out of him and hurt him not at all.

4:36 Et factus est pavor in omnibus, et colloquebantur ad invicem, dicentes : Quod est hoc verbum, quia in potestate et virtute imperat immundis spiritibus, et exeunt ?

4:36 And there came fear upon all; and they talked among themselves, saying: What word is this, for with authority and power he commandeth the unclean spirits, and they go out?

4:37 Et divulgabatur fama de illo in omnem locum regionis.

4:37 And the fame of him was published into every place of the country.

4:38 Surgens autem Jesus de synagoga, introivit in domum Simonis. Socrus autem Simonis tenebatur magnis febribus : et rogaverunt illum pro ea.

4:38 And Jesus rising up out of the synagogue, went into Simon's house. And Simon's wife's mother was taken with a great fever: and they besought him for her.

4:39 Et stans super illam imperavit febri : et dimisit illam. Et continuo surgens, ministrabat illis.

4:39 And standing over her, he commanded the fever: and it left her. And immediately rising, she ministered to them.

4:40 Cum autem sol occidisset, omnes qui habebant infirmos variis languoribus, ducebant illos ad eum. At ille singulis manus imponens, curabat eos.

4:40 And when the sun was down, all they that had any sick with divers diseases brought them to him. But he, laying his hands on every one of them, healed them.

4:41 Exibant autem dæmonia a multis clamantia, et dicentia : Quia tu es Filius Dei : et increpans non sinebat ea loqui : quia sciebant ipsum esse Christum.

4:41 And devils went out from many, crying out and saying: Thou art the son of God. And rebuking them he suffered them not to speak; for they knew that he was Christ.

4:42 Facta autem die egressus ibat in desertum locum, et turbæ requirebant eum, et venerunt usque ad ipsum : et detinebant illum ne discederet ab eis.

4:42 And when it was day, going out he went into a desert place: and the multitudes sought him, and came unto him. And they stayed him that should not depart from them.

4:43 Quibus ille ait : Quia et aliis civitatibus oportet me evangelizare regnum Dei : quia ideo missus sum.

4:43 To whom he said: To other cities also I must preach the kingdom of God: for therefore am I sent.

4:44 Et erat prædicans in synagogis Galilææ.

4:44 And he was preaching in the synagogues of Galilee.

Chapter 5

5:1 Factum est autem, cum turbæ irruerunt in eum ut audirent verbum Dei, et ipse stabat secus stagnum Genesareth.

5:1 And it came to pass, that when the multitudes pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Genesareth,

5:2 Et vidit duas naves stantes secus stagnum : piscatores autem descenderant, et lavabant retia.

5:2 And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them and were washing their nets.

5:3 Ascendens autem in unam navim, quæ erat Simonis, rogavit eum a terra reducere pusillum. Et sedens docebat de navicula turbas.

5:3 And going into one of the ships that was Simon's, he desired him to draw back a little from the land. And sitting, he taught the multitudes out of the ship.

5:4 Ut cessavit autem loqui, dixit ad Simonem : Duc in altum, et laxate retia vestra in capturam.

5:4 Now when he had ceased to speak, he said to Simon: Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a draught.

5:5 Et respondens Simon, dixit illi : Præceptor, per totam noctem laborantes nihil cepimus : in verbo autem tuo laxabo rete.

5:5 And Simon answering said to him: Master, we have laboured all the night and have taken nothing: but at thy word I will let down the net.

5:6 Et cum hoc fecissent, concluserunt piscium multitudinem copiosam : rumpebatur autem rete eorum.

5:6 And when they had done this, they enclosed a very great multitude of fishes: and their net broke.

5:7 Et annuerunt sociis, qui erant in alia navi, ut venirent, et adjuvarent eos. Et venerunt, et impleverunt ambas naviculas, ita ut pene mergerentur.

5:7 And they beckoned to their partners that were in the other ship, that they should come and help them. And they came and filled both the ships, so that they were almost sinking.

5:8 Quod cum videret Simon Petrus, procidit ad genua Jesu, dicens : Exi a me, quia homo peccator sum, Domine.

5:8 Which when Simon Peter saw, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying: Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord.

5:9 Stupor enim circumdederat eum, et omnes qui cum illo erant, in captura piscium, quam ceperant :

5:9 For he was wholly astonished, and all that were with him, at the draught of the fishes which they had taken.

5:10 similiter autem Jacobum et Joannem, filios Zebedæi, qui erant socii Simonis. Et ait ad Simonem Jesus : Noli timere : ex hoc jam homines eris capiens.

5:10 And so were also James and John, the sons of Zebedee, who were Simon's partners. And Jesus saith to Simon: Fear not: from henceforth thou shalt catch men.

5:11 Et subductis ad terram navibus, relictis omnibus, secuti sunt eum.

5:11 And having brought their ships to land, leaving all things, they followed him.

5:12 Et factum est, cum esset in una civitatum, et ecce vir plenus lepra, et videns Jesum, et procidens in faciem, rogavit eum, dicens : Domine, si vis, potes me mundare.

5:12 And it came to pass, when he was in a certain city, behold a man full of leprosy who, seeing Jesus and falling on his face, besought him saying: Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.

5:13 Et extendens manum, tetigit eum dicens : Volo : mundare. Et confestim lepra discessit ab illo.

5:13 And stretching forth his hand, he touched him, saying: I will. Be thou cleansed. And immediately the leprosy departed from him.

5:14 Et ipse præcepit illi ut nemini diceret : sed, Vade, ostende te sacerdoti, et offer pro emundatione tua, sicut præcepit Moyses, in testimonium illis.

5:14 And he charged him that he should tell no man, but: Go, shew thyself to the priest and offer for thy cleansing according as Moses commanded, for a testimony to them.

5:15 Perambulabat autem magis sermo de illo : et conveniebant turbæ multæ ut audirent, et curarentur ab infirmitatibus suis.

5:15 But the fame of him went abroad the more: and great multitudes came together to hear and to be healed by him of their infirmities.

5:16 Ipse autem secedebat in desertum, et orabat.

5:16 And he retired into the desert; and prayed.

5:17 Et factum est in una dierum, et ipse sedebat docens. Et erant pharisæi sedentes, et legis doctores, qui venerant ex omni castello Galilææ, et Judææ, et Jerusalem : et virtus Domini erat ad sanandum eos.

5:17 And it came to pass on a certain day, as he sat teaching, that there were also Pharisees and doctors of the law sitting by, that were come out of every town of Galilee and Judea and Jerusalem: and the power of the Lord was to heal them.

5:18 Et ecce viri portantes in lecto hominem, qui erat paralyticus : et quærebant eum inferre, et ponere ante eum.

5:18 And behold, men brought in a bed a man who had the palsy: and they sought means to bring him in and to lay him before him.

5:19 Et non invenientes qua parte illum inferrent præ turba, ascenderunt supra tectum, et per tegulas summiserunt eum cum lecto in medium ante Jesum.

5:19 And when they could not find by what way they might bring him in, because of the multitude, they went up upon the roof and let him down through the tiles with his bed into the midst before Jesus.

5:20 Quorum fidem ut vidit, dixit : Homo, remittuntur tibi peccata tua.

5:20 Whose faith when he saw, he said: Man, thy sins are forgiven thee.

5:21 Et cœperunt cogitare scribæ et pharisæi, dicentes : Quis est hic, qui loquitur blasphemias ? quis potest dimittere peccata, nisi solus Deus ?

5:21 And the scribes and Pharisees began to think, saying: Who is this who speaketh blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone?

5:22 Ut cognovit autem Jesus cogitationes eorum, respondens, dixit ad illos : Quid cogitatis in cordibus vestris ?

5:22 And when Jesus knew their thoughts, answering he said to them: What is it you think in your hearts?

5:23 Quid est facilius dicere : Dimittuntur tibi peccata : an dicere : Surge, et ambula ?

5:23 Which is easier to say: Thy sins are forgiven thee; or to say: Arise and walk?

5:24 Ut autem sciatis quia Filius hominis habet potestatem in terra dimittendi peccata, (ait paralytico) tibi dico, surge, tolle lectum tuum, et vade in domum tuam.

5:24 But that you may know that the Son of man hath the power on earth to forgive sins (he saith to the sick of the palsy), I say to thee to: Arise, take up thy bed and go into thy house.

5:25 Et confestim consurgens coram illis, tulit lectum in quo jacebat : et abiit in domum suam, magnificans Deum.

5:25 And immediately rising up before them, he took up the bed on which he lay: and he went away to his own house, glorifying God.

5:26 Et stupor apprehendit omnes, et magnificabant Deum. Et repleti sunt timore, dicentes : Quia vidimus mirabilia hodie.

5:26 And all were astonished: and they glorified God. And they were filled with fear, saying: We have seen wonderful things to-day.

5:27 Et post hæc exiit, et vidit publicanum nomine Levi, sedentem ad telonium, et ait illi : Sequere me.

5:27 And after these things, he went forth and saw a publican named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said to him: Follow me.

5:28 Et relictis omnibus, surgens secutus est eum.

5:28 And leaving all things, he rose up and followed him.

5:29 Et fecit ei convivium magnum Levi in domo sua : et erat turba multa publicanorum, et aliorum qui cum illis erant discumbentes.

5:29 And Levi made him a great feast in his own house: And there was a great company of publicans and of others that were at table with them.

5:30 Et murmurabant pharisæi et scribæ eorum, dicentes ad discipulos ejus : Quare cum publicanis et peccatoribus manducatis et bibitis ?

5:30 But the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying to his disciples: Why do you eat and drink with publicans and sinners?

5:31 Et respondens Jesus, dixit ad illos : Non egent qui sani sunt medico, sed qui male habent.

5:31 And Jesus answering, said to them: They that are whole need not the physician: but they that are sick.

5:32 Non veni vocare justos, sed peccatores ad pœnitentiam.

5:32 I came not to call the just, but sinners to penance.

5:33 At illi dixerunt ad eum : Quare discipuli Joannis jejunant frequenter, et obsecrationes faciunt, similiter et pharisæorum : tui autem edunt et bibunt ?

5:33 And they said to him: Why do the disciples of John fast often and make prayers, and the disciples of the Pharisees in like manner; but thine eat and drink?

5:34 Quibus ipse ait : Numquid potestis filios sponsi, dum cum illis est sponsus, facere jejunare ?

5:34 To whom he said: Can you make the children of the bridegroom fast whilst the bridegroom is with them?

5:35 Venient autem dies, cum ablatus fuerit ab illis sponsus : tunc jejunabunt in illis diebus.

5:35 But the days will come when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them: then shall they fast in those days.

5:36 Dicebat autem et similitudinem ad illos : Quia nemo commissuram a novo vestimento immittit in vestimentum vetus : alioquin et novum rumpit, et veteri non convenit commissura a novo.

5:36 And he spoke also a similitude to them: That no man putteth a piece from a new garment upon an old garment: otherwise he both rendeth the new, and the piece taken from the new agreeth not with the old.

5:37 Et nemo mittit vinum novum in utres veteres : alioquin rumpet vinum novum utres, et ipsum effundetur, et utres peribunt :

5:37 And no man putteth new wine into old bottles: otherwise the new wine will break the bottles; and it will be spilled and the bottles will be lost.

5:38 sed vinum novum in utres novos mittendum est, et utraque conservantur.

5:38 But new wine must be put into new bottles: and both are preserved.

5:39 Et nemo bibens vetus, statim vult novum : dicit enim : Vetus melius est.

5:39 And no man drinking old hath presently a mind to new: for he saith: The old is better.

Chapter 6

6:1 Factum est autem in sabbato secundo, primo, cum transiret per sata, vellebant discipuli ejus spicas, et manducabant confricantes manibus.

6:1 And it came to pass on the second first sabbath that, as he went through the corn fields, his disciples plucked the ears and did eat, rubbing them in their hands.

6:2 Quidam autem pharisæorum, dicebant illis : Quid facitis quod non licet in sabbatis ?

6:2 And some of the Pharisees said to them: Why do you that which is not lawful on the sabbath days?

6:3 Et respondens Jesus ad eos, dixit : Nec hoc legistis quod fecit David, cum esurisset ipse, et qui cum illo erant ?

6:3 And Jesus answering them, said: Have you not read so much as this, what David did, when himself was hungry and they that were with him:

6:4 quomodo intravit in domum Dei, et panes propositionis sumpsit, et manducavit, et dedit his qui cum ipso erant : quos non licet manducare nisi tantum sacerdotibus ?

6:4 How he went into the house of God and took and ate the bread of proposition and gave to them that were with him, which is not lawful to eat but only for the priests?

6:5 Et dicebat illis : Quia dominus est Filius hominis etiam sabbati.

6:5 And he said to them: The Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath.

6:6 Factum est autem in alio sabbato, ut intraret in synagogam, et doceret. Et erat ibi homo, et manus ejus dextra erat arida.

6:6 And it came to pass also, on another sabbath, that he entered into the synagogue and taught. And there was a man whose right hand was withered.

6:7 Observabant autem scribæ et pharisæi si in sabbato curaret, ut invenirent unde accusarent eum.

6:7 And the scribes and Pharisees watched if he would heal on the sabbath: that they might find an accusation against him.

6:8 Ipse vero sciebat cogitationes eorum : et ait homini qui habebat manum aridam : Surge, et sta in medium. Et surgens stetit.

6:8 But he knew their thoughts and said to the man who had the withered hand: Arise and stand forth in the midst. And rising he stood forth.

6:9 Ait autem ad illos Jesus : Interrogo vos si licet sabbatis benefacere, an male : animam salvam facere, an perdere ?

6:9 Then Jesus said to them: I ask you, if it be lawful on the sabbath days to do good or to do evil? To save life or to destroy?

6:10 Et circumspectis omnibus dixit homini : Extende manum tuam. Et extendit : et restituta est manus ejus.

6:10 And looking round about on them all, he said to the man: Stretch forth thy hand. And he stretched it forth. And his hand was restored.

6:11 Ipsi autem repleti sunt insipientia, et colloquebantur ad invicem, quidnam facerent Jesu.

6:11 And they were filled with madness: and they talked one with another, what they might do to Jesus.

6:12 Factum est autem in illis diebus, exiit in montem orare, et erat pernoctans in oratione Dei.

6:12 And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray: and he passed the whole night in the prayer of God.

6:13 Et cum dies factus esset, vocavit discipulos suos : et elegit duodecim ex ipsis (quos et apostolos nominavit) :

6:13 And when day was come, he called unto him his disciples: and he chose twelve of them (whom also he named apostles):

6:14 Simonem, quem cognominavit Petrum, et Andream fratrem ejus, Jacobum, et Joannem, Philippum, et Bartholomæum,

6:14 Simon, whom he surnamed Peter, and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew,

6:15 Matthæum, et Thomam, Jacobum Alphæi, et Simonem, qui vocatur Zelotes,

6:15 Matthew and Thomas, James the son of Alpheus, and Simon who is called Zelotes,

6:16 et Judam Jacobi, et Judam Iscariotem, qui fuit proditor.

6:16 And Jude the brother of James, and Judas Iscariot, who was the traitor.

6:17 Et descendens cum illis, stetit in loco campestri, et turba discipulorum ejus, et multitudo copiosa plebis ab omni Judæa, et Jerusalem, et maritima, et Tyri, et Sidonis,

6:17 And coming down with them, he stood in a plain place: and the company of his disciples and a very great multitude of people from all Judea and Jerusalem and the sea coast, both of Tyre and Sidon,

6:18 qui venerant ut audirent eum, et sanarentur a languoribus suis. Et qui vexabantur a spiritibus immundis, curabantur.

6:18 Who were come to hear him and to be healed of their diseases. And they that were troubled with unclean spirits were cured.

6:19 Et omnis turba quærebat eum tangere : quia virtus de illo exibat, et sanabat omnes.

6:19 And all the multitude sought to touch him: for virtue went out from him and healed all.

6:20 Et ipse elevatis oculis in discipulis suis, dicebat : Beati pauperes, quia vestrum est regnum Dei.

6:20 And he, lifting up his eyes on his disciples, said: Blessed are ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.

6:21 Beati qui nunc esuritis, quia saturabimini. Beati qui nunc fletis, quia ridebitis.

6:21 Blessed are ye that hunger now: for you shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for you shall laugh.

6:22 Beati eritis cum vos oderint homines, et cum separaverint vos, et exprobraverint, et ejicerint nomen vestrum tamquam malum propter Filium hominis.

6:22 Blessed shall you be when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you and shall reproach you and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake.

6:23 Gaudete in illa die, et exsultate : ecce enim merces vestra multa est in cælo : secundum hæc enim faciebant prophetis patres eorum.

6:23 Be glad in that day and rejoice: for behold, your reward is great in heaven, For according to these things did their fathers to the prophets.

6:24 Verumtamen væ vobis divitibus, quia habetis consolationem vestram.

6:24 But woe to you that are rich: for you have your consolation.

6:25 Væ vobis, qui saturati estis : quia esurietis. Væ vobis, qui ridetis nunc : quia lugebitis et flebitis.

6:25 Woe to you that are filled: for you shall hunger. Woe to you that now laugh: for you shall mourn and weep.

6:26 Væ cum benedixerint vobis homines : secundum hæc enim faciebant pseudoprophetis patres eorum.

6:26 Woe to you when men shall bless you: for according to these things did their fathers to the false prophets.

6:27 Sed vobis dico, qui auditis : diligite inimicos vestros, benefacite his qui oderunt vos.

6:27 But I say to you that hear: Love your enemies. Do good to them that hate you.

6:28 Benedicite maledicentibus vobis, et orate pro calumniantibus vos.

6:28 Bless them that curse you and pray for them that calumniate you.

6:29 Et qui te percutit in maxillam, præbe et alteram. Et ab eo qui aufert tibi vestimentum, etiam tunicam noli prohibere.

6:29 And to him that striketh thee on the one cheek, offer also the other. And him that taketh away from thee thy cloak, forbid not to take thy coat also.

6:30 Omni autem petenti te, tribue : et qui aufert quæ tua sunt, ne repetas.

6:30 Give to every one that asketh thee: and of him that taketh away thy goods, ask them not again.

6:31 Et prout vultis ut faciant vobis homines, et vos facite illis similiter.

6:31 And as you would that men should do to you, do you also to them in like manner.

6:32 Et si diligitis eos qui vos diligunt, quæ vobis est gratia ? nam et peccatores diligentes se diligunt.

6:32 And if you love them that love you, what thanks are to you? For sinners also love those that love them.

6:33 Et si benefeceritis his qui vobis benefaciunt, quæ vobis est gratia ? siquidem et peccatores hoc faciunt.

6:33 And if you do good to them who do good to you, what thanks are to you? For sinners also do this.

6:34 Et si mutuum dederitis his a quibus speratis recipere, quæ gratia est vobis ? nam et peccatores peccatoribus fœnerantur, ut recipiant æqualia.

6:34 And if you lend to them of whom you hope to receive, what thanks are to you? For sinners also lend to sinners, for to receive as much.

6:35 Verumtamen diligite inimicos vestros : benefacite, et mutuum date, nihil inde sperantes : et erit merces vestra multa, et eritis filii Altissimi, quia ipse benignus est super ingratos et malos.

6:35 But love ye your enemies: do good, and lend, hoping for nothing thereby: and your reward shall be great, and you shall be the sons of the Highest. For he is kind to the unthankful and to the evil.

6:36 Estote ergo misericordes sicut et Pater vester misericors est.

6:36 Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.

6:37 Nolite judicare, et non judicabimini : nolite condemnare, et non condemnabimini. Dimittite, et dimittemini.

6:37 Judge not: and you shall not be judged. Condemn not: and you shall not be condemned. Forgive: and you shall be forgiven.

6:38 Date, et dabitur vobis : mensuram bonam, et confertam, et coagitatam, et supereffluentem dabunt in sinum vestrum. Eadem quippe mensura, qua mensi fueritis, remetietur vobis.

6:38 Give: and it shall be given to you: good measure and pressed down and shaken together and running over shall they give into your bosom. For with the same measure that you shall mete withal, it shall be measured to you again.

6:39 Dicebat autem illis et similitudinem : Numquid potest cæcus cæcum ducere ? nonne ambo in foveam cadunt ?

6:39 And he spoke also to them a similitude: Can the blind lead the blind? Do they not both fall into the ditch?

6:40 Non est discipulus super magistrum : perfectus autem omnis erit, si sit sicut magister ejus.

6:40 The disciple is not above his master: but every one shall be perfect, if he be as his master.

6:41 Quid autem vides festucam in oculo fratris tui, trabem autem, quæ in oculo tuo est, non consideras ?

6:41 And why seest thou the mote in thy brother's eye: but the beam that is in thy own eye thou considerest not?

6:42 aut quomodo potes dicere fratri tuo : Frater, sine ejiciam festucam de oculo tuo : ipse in oculo tuo trabem non videns ? Hypocrita, ejice primum trabem de oculo tuo : et tunc perspicies ut educas festucam de oculo fratris tui.

6:42 Or how canst thou say to thy brother: Brother, let me pull the mote out of thy eye, when thou thyself seest not the beam in thy own eye? Hypocrite, cast first the beam out of thy own eye: and then shalt thou see clearly to take out the mote from thy brother's eye.

6:43 Non est enim arbor bona, quæ facit fructus malos : neque arbor mala, faciens fructum bonum.

6:43 For there is no good tree that bringeth forth evil fruit: nor an evil tree that bringeth forth good fruit.

6:44 Unaquæque enim arbor de fructu suo cognoscitur. Neque enim de spinis colligunt ficus : neque de rubo vindemiant uvam.

6:44 For every tree is known by its fruit. For men do not gather figs from thorns: nor from a bramble bush do they gather the grape.

6:45 Bonus homo de bono thesauro cordis sui profert bonum : et malus homo de malo thesauro profert malum. Ex abundantia enim cordis os loquitur.

6:45 A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth that which is evil. For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.

6:46 Quid autem vocatis me Domine, Domine : et non facitis quæ dico ?

6:46 And why call you me, Lord, Lord; and do not the things which I say?

6:47 Omnis qui venit ad me, et audit sermones meos, et facit eos, ostendam vobis cui similis sit :

6:47 Every one that cometh to me and heareth my words and doth them, I will shew you to whom he is like.

6:48 similis est homini ædificanti domum, qui fodit in altum, et posuit fundamentum super petram : inundatione autem facta, illisum est flumen domui illi, et non potuit eam movere : fundata enim erat super petram.

6:48 He is like to a man building a house, who digged deep and laid the foundation upon a rock. And when a flood came, the stream beat vehemently upon that house: and it could not shake it: for it was founded on a rock.

6:49 Qui autem audit, et non facit, similis est homini ædificanti domum suam super terram sine fundamento : in quam illisus est fluvius, et continuo cecidit : et facta est ruina domus illius magna.

6:49 But he that heareth and doth not is like to a man building his house upon the earth without a foundation: against which the stream beat vehemently. And immediately it fell: and the ruin of that house was great.

Chapter 7

7:1 Cum autem implesset omnia verba sua in aures plebis, intravit Capharnaum.

7:1 And when he had finished all his words in the hearing of the people, he entered into Capharnaum.

7:2 Centurionis autem cujusdam servus male habens, erat moriturus : qui illi erat pretiosus.

7:2 And the servant of a certain centurion who was dear to him, being sick, was ready to die.

7:3 Et cum audisset de Jesu, misit ad eum seniores Judæorum, rogans eum ut veniret et salvaret servum ejus.

7:3 And when he had heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the ancients of the Jews, desiring him to come and heal his servant.

7:4 At illi cum venissent ad Jesum, rogabant eum sollicite, dicentes ei : Quia dignus est ut hoc illi præstes :

7:4 And when they came to Jesus, they besought him earnestly, saying to him: He is worthy that thou shouldest do this for him.

7:5 diligit enim gentem nostram, et synagogam ipse ædificavit nobis.

7:5 For he loveth our nation: and he hath built us a synagogue.

7:6 Jesus autem ibat cum illis. Et cum jam non longe esset a domo, misit ad eum centurio amicos, dicens : Domine, noli vexari : non enim sum dignus ut sub tectum meum intres :

7:6 And Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent his friends to him, saying: Lord, trouble not thyself; for I am not worthy that thou shouldst enter under my roof.

7:7 propter quod et meipsum non sum dignum arbitratus ut venirem ad te : sed dic verbo, et sanabitur puer meus.

7:7 For which cause neither did I think myself worthy to come to thee: but say the word, and my servant shall be healed.

7:8 Nam et ego homo sum sub potestate constitutus, habens sub me milites : et dico huic, Vade, et vadit : et alii, Veni, et venit : et servo meo, Fac hoc, et facit.

7:8 For I also am a man subject to authority, having under me soldiers: and I say to one, Go, and he goeth: and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doth it.

7:9 Quo audito Jesus miratus est : et conversus sequentibus se turbis, dixit : Amen dico vobis, nec in Israël tantam fidem inveni.

7:9 Which Jesus hearing, marvelled: and turning about to the multitude that followed him, he said: Amen I say to you, I have not found so great faith, not even in Israel.

7:10 Et reversi, qui missi fuerant, domum, invenerunt servum, qui languerat, sanum.

7:10 And they who were sent, being returned to the house, found the servant whole who had been sick.

7:11 Et factum est : deinceps ibat in civitatem quæ vocatur Naim : et ibant cum eo discipuli ejus et turba copiosa.

7:11 And it came to pass afterwards that he went into a city that is called Naim: and there went with him his disciples and a great multitude.

7:12 Cum autem appropinquaret portæ civitatis, ecce defunctus efferebatur filius unicus matris suæ : et hæc vidua erat : et turba civitatis multa cum illa.

7:12 And when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold a dead man was carried out, the only son of his mother: and she was a widow. And a great multitude of the city was with her.

7:13 Quam cum vidisset Dominus, misericordia motus super eam, dixit illi : Noli flere.

7:13 Whom when the Lord had seen, being moved with mercy towards her, he said to her: Weep not.

7:14 Et accessit, et tetigit loculum. (Hi autem qui portabant, steterunt.) Et ait : Adolescens, tibi dico, surge.

7:14 And he came near and touched the bier. And they that carried it stood still. And he said: Young man, I say to thee, arise.

7:15 Et resedit qui erat mortuus, et cœpit loqui. Et dedit illum matri suæ.

7:15 And he that was dead sat up and begun to speak. And he gave him to his mother.

7:16 Accepit autem omnes timor : et magnificabant Deum, dicentes : Quia propheta magnus surrexit in nobis : et quia Deus visitavit plebem suam.

7:16 And there came a fear upon them all: and they glorified God saying: A great prophet is risen up among us: and, God hath visited his people.

7:17 Et exiit hic sermo in universam Judæam de eo, et in omnem circa regionem.

7:17 And this rumour of him went forth throughout all Judea and throughout all the country round about.

7:18 Et nuntiaverunt Joanni discipuli ejus de omnibus his.

7:18 And John's disciples told him of all these things.

7:19 Et convocavit duos de discipulis suis Joannes, et misit ad Jesum, dicens : Tu es qui venturus es, an alium exspectamus ?

7:19 And John called to him two of his disciples and sent them to Jesus, saying: Art thou he that art to come? Or look we for another?

7:20 Cum autem venissent ad eum viri, dixerunt : Joannes Baptista misit nos ad te dicens : Tu es qui venturus es, an alium exspectamus ?

7:20 And when the men were come unto him, they said: John the Baptist hath sent us to thee, saying: Art thou he that art to come? Or look we for another?

7:21 (In ipsa autem hora multos curavit a languoribus, et plagis, et spiritibus malis, et cæcis multis donavit visum.)

7:21 (And in that same hour, he cured many of their diseases and hurts and evil spirits: and to many that were blind he gave sight.)

7:22 Et respondens, dixit illis : Euntes renuntiate Joanni quæ audistis et vidistis : quia cæci vident, claudi ambulant, leprosi mundantur, surdi audiunt, mortui resurgunt, pauperes evangelizantur :

7:22 And answering, he said to them: Go and relate to John what you have heard and seen: the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are made clean, the deaf hear, the dead rise again, to the poor the gospel is preached.

7:23 et beatus est quicumque non fuerit scandalizatus in me.

7:23 And blessed is he whosoever shall not be scandalized in me.

7:24 Et cum discessissent nuntii Joannis, cœpit de Joanne dicere ad turbas : Quid existis in desertum videre ? arundinem vento agitatam ?

7:24 And when the messengers of John were departed, he began to speak to the multitudes concerning John. What went ye out into the desert to see? A reed shaken with the wind?

7:25 Sed quid existis videre ? hominem mollibus vestibus indutum ? Ecce qui in veste pretiosa sunt et deliciis, in domibus regum sunt.

7:25 But what went you out to see? A man clothed in soft garments? Behold they that are in costly apparel and live delicately are in the houses of kings.

7:26 Sed quid existis videre ? prophetam ? Utique dico vobis, et plus quam prophetam :

7:26 But what went you out to see? A prophet? Yea, I say to you, and more than a prophet.

7:27 hic est, de quo scriptum est : Ecce mitto angelum meum ante faciem tuam, qui præparabit viam tuam ante te.

7:27 This is he of whom it is written: Behold I send my angel before thy face, who shall prepare thy way before thee.

7:28 Dico enim vobis : major inter natos mulierum propheta Joanne Baptista nemo est : qui autem minor est in regno Dei, major est illo.

7:28 For I say to you: Amongst those that are born of men, there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist. But he that is the lesser in the kingdom of God is greater than he.

7:29 Et omnis populus audiens et publicani, justificaverunt Deum, baptizati baptismo Joannis.

7:29 And all the people hearing, and the publicans, justified God, being baptized with John's baptism.

7:30 Pharisæi autem et legisperiti consilium Dei spreverunt in semetipsos, non baptizati ab eo.

7:30 But the Pharisees and the lawyers despised the counsel of God against themselves, being not baptized by him.

7:31 Ait autem Dominus : Cui ergo similes dicam homines generationis hujus ? et cui similes sunt ?

7:31 And the Lord said: Whereunto then shall I liken the men of this generation? And to what are they like?

7:32 Similes sunt pueris sedentibus in foro, et loquentibus ad invicem, et dicentibus : Cantavimus vobis tibiis, et non saltastis : lamentavimus, et non plorastis.

7:32 They are like to children sitting in the marketplace and speaking one to another and saying: We have piped to you, and you have not danced: we have mourned, and you have not wept.

7:33 Venit enim Joannes Baptista, neque manducans panem, neque bibens vinum, et dicitis : Dæmonium habet.

7:33 For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine. And you say: He hath a devil.

7:34 Venit Filius hominis manducans, et bibens, et dicitis : Ecce homo devorator, et bibens vinum, amicus publicanorum et peccatorum.

7:34 The Son of man is come eating and drinking. And you say: Behold a man that is a glutton and a drinker of wine, a friend of publicans and sinners.

7:35 Et justificata est sapientia ab omnibus filiis suis.

7:35 And wisdom is justified by all her children.

7:36 Rogabat autem illum quidam de pharisæis ut manducaret cum illo. Et ingressus domum pharisæi discubuit.

7:36 And one of the Pharisees desired him to eat with him. And he went into the house of the Pharisee and sat down to meat.

7:37 Et ecce mulier, quæ erat in civitate peccatrix, ut cognovit quod accubuisset in domo pharisæi, attulit alabastrum unguenti :

7:37 And behold a woman that was in the city, a sinner, when she knew that he sat at meat in the Pharisee's house, brought an alabaster box of ointment.

7:38 et stans retro secus pedes ejus, lacrimis cœpit rigare pedes ejus, et capillis capitis sui tergebat, et osculabatur pedes ejus, et unguento ungebat.

7:38 And standing behind at his feet. she began to wash his feet with tears and wiped them with the hairs of her head and kissed his feet and anointed them with the ointment.

7:39 Videns autem pharisæus, qui vocaverat eum, ait intra se dicens : Hic si esset propheta, sciret utique quæ et qualis est mulier, quæ tangit eum : quia peccatrix est.

7:39 And the Pharisee, who had invited him, seeing it, spoke within himself, saying: This man, if he were if a prophet, would know surely who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth him, that she is a sinner.

7:40 Et respondens Jesus, dixit ad illum : Simon, habeo tibi aliquid dicere. At ille ait : Magister, dic.

7:40 And Jesus answering, said to him: Simon, I have somewhat to say to thee. But he said: Master, say it.

7:41 Duo debitores erant cuidam fœneratori : unus debebat denarios quingentos, et alius quinquaginta.

7:41 A certain creditor had two debtors: the one owed five hundred pence and the other fifty.

7:42 Non habentibus illis unde redderent, donavit utrisque. Quis ergo eum plus diligit ?

7:42 And whereas they had not wherewith to pay, he forgave them both. Which therefore of the two loveth him most?

7:43 Respondens Simon dixit : Æstimo quia is cui plus donavit. At ille dixit ei : Recte judicasti.

7:43 Simon answering, said: I suppose that he to whom he forgave most. And he said to him: Thou hast judged rightly.

7:44 Et conversus ad mulierem, dixit Simoni : Vides hanc mulierem ? Intravi in domum tuam, aquam pedibus meis non dedisti : hæc autem lacrimis rigavit pedes meos, et capillis suis tersit.

7:44 And turning to the woman, he said unto Simon: Dost thou see this woman? I entered into thy house: thou gavest me no water for my feet. But she with tears hath washed my feet; and with her hairs hath wiped them.

7:45 Osculum mihi non dedisti : hæc autem ex quo intravit, non cessavit osculari pedes meos.

7:45 Thou gavest me no kiss. But she, since she cane in, hath not ceased to kiss my feet.

7:46 Oleo caput meum non unxisti : hæc autem unguento unxit pedes meos.

7:46 My head with oil thou didst not anoint. But she with ointment hath anointed my feet.

7:47 Propter quod dico tibi : remittuntur ei peccata multa, quoniam dilexit multum. Cui autem minus dimittitur, minus diligit.

7:47 Wherefore, I say to thee: Many sins are forgiven her, because she hath loved much. But to whom less is forgiven, he loveth less.

7:48 Dixit autem ad illam : Remittuntur tibi peccata.

7:48 And he said to her: Thy sins are forgiven thee.

7:49 Et cœperunt qui simul accumbebant, dicere intra se : Quis est hic qui etiam peccata dimittit ?

7:49 And they that sat at meat with him began to say within themselves: Who is this that forgiveth sins also?

7:50 Dixit autem ad mulierem : Fides tua te salvam fecit : vade in pace.

7:50 And he said to the woman: Thy faith hath made thee safe. Go in peace.

Chapter 8

8:1 Et factum est deinceps, et ipse iter faciebat per civitates, et castella prædicans, et evangelizans regnum Dei : et duodecim cum illo,

8:1 And it came to pass afterwards he travelled through the cities and towns, preaching and evangelizing the kingdom of God: and the twelve with him:

8:2 et mulieres aliquæ, quæ erant curatæ a spiritibus malignis et infirmantibus : Maria, quæ vocatur Magdalene, de qua septem dæmonia exierant,

8:2 And certain women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary who is called Magdalen, out of whom seven devils were gone forth,

8:3 et Joanna uxor Chusæ procuratoris Herodis, et Susanna, et aliæ multæ, quæ ministrabant ei de facultatibus suis.

8:3 And Joanna the wife of Chusa, Herod's steward, and Susanna and many others who ministered unto him of their substance.

8:4 Cum autem turba plurima convenirent, et de civitatibus properarent ad eum, dixit per similitudinem :

8:4 And when a very great multitude was gathered together and hastened out of the cities, unto him, he spoke by a similitude.

8:5 Exiit qui seminat, seminare semen suum. Et dum seminat, aliud cecidit secus viam, et conculcatum est, et volucres cæli comederunt illud.

8:5 The sower went out to sow his seed. And as he sowed, some fell by the way side. And it was trodden down: and the fowls of the air devoured it.

8:6 Et aliud cecidit supra petram : et natum aruit, quia non habebat humorem.

8:6 And other some fell upon a rock. And as soon as it was sprung up, it withered away, because it had no moisture.

8:7 Et aliud cecidit inter spinas, et simul exortæ spinæ suffocaverunt illud.

8:7 And other some fell among thorns. And the thorns growing up with it, choked it.

8:8 Et aliud cecidit in terram bonam : et ortum fecit fructum centuplum. Hæc dicens clamabat : Qui habet aures audiendi, audiat.

8:8 And other some fell upon good ground and, being sprung up, yielded fruit a hundredfold. Saying these things, he cried out: He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

8:9 Interrogabant autem eum discipuli ejus, quæ esset hæc parabola.

8:9 And his disciples asked him what this parable might be.

8:10 Quibus ipse dixit : Vobis datum est nosse mysterium regni Dei, ceteris autem in parabolis : ut videntes non videant, et audientes non intelligant.

8:10 To whom he said: To you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God; but to the rest in parables, that seeing they may not see and hearing may not understand.

8:11 Est autem hæc parabola : Semen est verbum Dei.

8:11 Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.

8:12 Qui autem secus viam, hi sunt qui audiunt : deinde venit diabolus, et tollit verbum de corde eorum, ne credentes salvi fiant.

8:12 And they by the way side are they that hear: then the devil cometh and taketh the word out of their heart, lest believing they should be saved.

8:13 Nam qui supra petram, qui cum audierint, cum gaudio suscipiunt verbum : et hi radices non habent : qui ad tempus credunt, et in tempore tentationis recedunt.

8:13 Now they upon the rock are they who when they hear receive the word with joy: and these have no roots: for they believe for a while and in time of temptation they fall away.

8:14 Quod autem in spinas cecidit : hi sunt qui audierunt, et a sollicitudinibus, et divitiis, et voluptatibus vitæ euntes, suffocantur, et non referunt fructum.

8:14 And that which fell among thorns are they who have heard and, going their way, are choked with the cares and riches and pleasures of this life and yield no fruit.

8:15 Quod autem in bonam terram : hi sunt qui in corde bono et optimo audientes verbum retinent, et fructum afferunt in patientia.

8:15 But that on the good ground are they who in a good and perfect heart, hearing the word, keep it and bring forth fruit in patience.

8:16 Nemo autem lucernam accendens, operit eam vase, aut subtus lectum ponit : sed supra candelabrum ponit, ut intrantes videant lumen.

8:16 Now no man lighting a candle covereth it with a vessel or putteth it under a bed: but setteth it upon a candlestick, that they who come in may see the light.

8:17 Non est enim occultum, quod non manifestetur : nec absconditum, quod non cognoscatur, et in palam veniat.

8:17 For there is not any thing secret that shall not be made manifest, nor hidden that shall not be known and come abroad.

8:18 Videte ergo quomodo audiatis ? Qui enim habet, dabitur illi : et quicumque non habet, etiam quod putat se habere, auferetur ab illo.

8:18 Take heed therefore how you hear. For whosoever hath, to him shall be given: and whosoever hath not, that also which he thinketh he hath shall be taken away from him.

8:19 Venerunt autem ad illum mater et fratres ejus, et non poterant adire eum præ turba.

8:19 And his mother and brethren came unto him: and they could not come at him for the crowd.

8:20 Et nuntiatum est illi : Mater tua et fratres tui stant foris, volentes te videre.

8:20 And it was told him: Thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to see thee.

8:21 Qui respondens, dixit ad eos : Mater mea et fratres mei hi sunt, qui verbum Dei audiunt et faciunt.

8:21 Who answering, said to them: My mother and my brethren are they who hear the word of God and do it.

8:22 Factum est autem in una dierum : et ipse ascendit in naviculam, et discipuli ejus, et ait ad illos : Transfretemus trans stagnum. Et ascenderunt.

8:22 And it came to pass on a certain day that he went into a little ship with his disciples. And he said to them: Let us go over to the other side of the lake. And they launched forth.

8:23 Et navigantibus illis, obdormivit, et descendit procella venti in stagnum, et complebantur, et periclitabantur.

8:23 And when they were sailing, he slept. And there came down a storm of wind upon the lake: and they were filled and were in danger.

8:24 Accedentes autem suscitaverunt eum, dicentes : Præceptor, perimus. At ille surgens, increpavit ventum, et tempestatem aquæ, et cessavit : et facta est tranquillitas.

8:24 And they came and awaked him, saying: Master, we perish. But he arising, rebuked the wind and the rage of the water. And it ceased: and there was a calm.

8:25 Dixit autem illis : Ubi est fides vestra ? Qui timentes, mirati sunt ad invicem, dicentes : Quis putas hic est, quia et ventis, et mari imperat, et obediunt ei ?

8:25 And he said to them: Where is your faith? Who being afraid, wondered, saying one to another: Who is this (think you), that he commandeth both the winds and the sea: and they obey him?

8:26 Et navigaverunt ad regionem Gerasenorum, quæ est contra Galilæam.

8:26 And they sailed to the country of the Gerasens, which is over against Galilee.

8:27 Et cum egressus esset ad terram, occurrit illi vir quidam, qui habebat dæmonium jam temporibus multis, et vestimento non induebatur, neque in domo manebat, sed in monumentis.

8:27 And when he was come forth to the land, there met him a certain man who had a devil now a very long time. And he wore no clothes: neither did he abide in a house, but in the sepulchres.

8:28 Is, ut vidit Jesum, procidit ante illum : et exclamans voce magna, dixit : Quid mihi et tibi est, Jesu Fili Dei Altissimi ? obsecro te, ne me torqueas.

8:28 And when he saw Jesus, he fell down before him. And crying out with a loud voice, he said: What have I to do with thee, Jesus, Son of the most high God? I beseech thee, do not torment me.

8:29 Præcipiebat enim spiritui immundo ut exiret ab homine. Multis enim temporibus arripiebat illum, et vinciebatur catenis, et compedibus custoditus. Et ruptis vinculis agebatur a dæmonio in deserta.

8:29 For he commanded the unclean spirit to go out of the man. For many times it seized him: and he was bound with chains and kept in fetters: and breaking the bonds, he was driven by the devil into the deserts.

8:30 Interrogavit autem illum Jesus, dicens : Quod tibi nomen est ? At ille dixit : Legio : quia intraverant dæmonia multa in eum.

8:30 And Jesus asked him, saying: What is thy name? But he said: Legion. Because many devils were entered into him.

8:31 Et rogabant illum ne imperaret illis ut in abyssum irent.

8:31 And they besought him that he would not command them to go into the abyss.

8:32 Erat autem ibi grex porcorum multorum pascentium in monte : et rogabant eum, ut permitteret eis in illos ingredi. Et permisit illis.

8:32 And there was there a herd of many swine feeding on the mountain: and they besought him that he would suffer them to enter into them. And he suffered them.

8:33 Exierunt ergo dæmonia ab homine, et intraverunt in porcos : et impetu abiit grex per præceps in stagnum, et suffocatus est.

8:33 The devils therefore went out of the man and entered into the swine. And the herd ran violently down a steep place into the lake and were stifled.

8:34 Quod ut viderunt factum qui pascebant, fugerunt, et nuntiaverunt in civitatem et in villas.

8:34 Which when they that fed them saw done, they fled away and told it in the city and in the villages.

8:35 Exierunt autem videre quod factum est, et venerunt ad Jesum, et invenerunt hominem sedentem, a quo dæmonia exierant, vestitum ac sana mente, ad pedes ejus, et timuerunt.

8:35 And they went out to see what was done. And they came to Jesus and found the man out of whom the devils were departed, sitting at his feet, clothed and in his right mind. And they were afraid.

8:36 Nuntiaverunt autem illis et qui viderant, quomodo sanus factus esset a legione :

8:36 And they also that had seen told them how he had been healed from the legion.

8:37 et rogaverunt illum omnis multitudo regionis Gerasenorum ut discederet ab ipsis : quia magno timore tenebantur. Ipse autem ascendens navim, reversus est.

8:37 And all the multitude of the country of the Gerasens besought him to depart from them: for they were taken with great fear. And he, going up into the ship, returned back again.

8:38 Et rogabat illum vir, a quo dæmonia exierant, ut cum eo esset. Dimisit autem eum Jesus, dicens :

8:38 Now the man out of whom the devils were departed besought him that he might be with him. But Jesus sent him away, saying:

8:39 Redi in domum tuam, et narra quanta tibi fecit Deus. Et abiit per universam civitatem, prædicans quanta illi fecisset Jesus.

8:39 Return to thy house and tell how great things God hath done to thee. And he went through the whole city, publishing how great things Jesus had done to him.

8:40 Factum est autem cum rediisset Jesus, excepit illum turba : erunt enim omnes exspectantes eum.

8:40 And it came to pass that when Jesus was returned, the multitude received him: for they were all waiting for him.

8:41 Et ecce venit vir, cui nomen Jairus, et ipse princeps synagogæ erat : et cecidit ad pedes Jesu, rogans eum ut intraret in domum ejus,

8:41 And behold there came a man whose name was Jairus: and he was a ruler of the synagogue. And he fell down at the feet of Jesus, beseeching him that he would come into his house:

8:42 quia unica filia erat ei fere annorum duodecim, et hæc moriebatur. Et contigit, dum iret, a turba comprimebatur.

8:42 For he had an only daughter, almost twelve years old, and she was dying. And it happened as he went that he was thronged by the multitudes.

8:43 Et mulier quædam erat in fluxu sanguinis ab annis duodecim, quæ in medicos erogaverat omnem substantiam suam, nec ab ullo potuit curari :

8:43 And there was a certain woman having an issue of blood twelve years, who had bestowed all her substance on physicians and could not be healed by any.

8:44 accessit retro, et tetigit fimbriam vestimenti ejus : et confestim stetit fluxus sanguinis ejus.

8:44 She came behind him and touched the hem of his garment: and immediately the issue of her blood stopped.

8:45 Et ait Jesus : Quis est, qui me tetigit ? Negantibus autem omnibus, dixit Petrus, et qui cum illo erant : Præceptor, turbæ te comprimunt, et affligunt, et dicis : Quis me tetigit ?

8:45 And Jesus said: Who is it that touched me? And all denying, Peter and they that were with him said: Master, the multitudes throng and press thee; and dost thou say, who touched me?

8:46 Et dicit Jesus : Tetigit me aliquis : nam ego novi virtutem de me exiisse.

8:46 And Jesus said: Somebody hath touched me; for I know that virtue is gone out from me.

8:47 Videns autem mulier, quia non latuit, tremens venit, et procidit ante pedes ejus : et ob quam causam tetigerit eum, indicavit coram omni populo : et quemadmodum confestim sanata sit.

8:47 And the woman seeing that she was not hid, came trembling and fell down before his feet and declared before all the people for what cause she had touched him, and how she was immediately healed.

8:48 At ipse dixit ei : Filia, fides tua salvam te fecit : vade in pace.

8:48 But he said to her: Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole. Go thy way in peace.

8:49 Adhuc illo loquente, venit quidam ad principem synagogæ, dicens ei : Quia mortua est filia tua, noli vexare illum.

8:49 As he was yet speaking, there cometh one to the ruler of the synagogue, saying to him: Thy daughter is dead: trouble him not.

8:50 Jesus autem, audito hoc verbo, respondit patri puellæ : Noli timere, crede tantum, et salva erit.

8:50 And Jesus hearing this word, answered the father of the maid: Fear not. Believe only: and she shall be safe.

8:51 Et cum venisset domum, non permisit intrare secum quemquam, nisi Petrum, et Jacobum, et Joannem, et patrem, et matrem puellæ.

8:51 And when he was come to the house, he suffered not any man to go in with him, but Peter and James and John, and the father and mother of the maiden.

8:52 Flebant autem omnes, et plangebant illam. At ille dixit : Nolite flere : non est mortua puella, sed dormit.

8:52 And all wept and mourned for her. But he said: Weep not. The maid is not dead, but sleepeth.

8:53 Et deridebant eum, scientes quod mortua esset.

8:53 And they laughed him to scorn, knowing that she was dead.

8:54 Ipse autem tenens manum ejus clamavit, dicens : Puella, surge.

8:54 But he taking her by the hand, cried out, saying: Maid, arise.

8:55 Et reversus est spiritus ejus, et surrexit continuo. Et jussit illi dari manducare.

8:55 And her spirit returned: and she arose immediately. And he bid them give her to eat.

8:56 Et stupuerunt parentes ejus, quibus præcepit ne alicui dicerent quod factum erat.

8:56 And her parents were astonished, whom he charged to tell no man what was done.

Chapter 9

9:1 Convocatis autem duodecim Apostolis, dedit illis virtutem et potestatem super omnia dæmonia, et ut languores curarent.

9:1 Then calling together the twelve apostles, he gave them power and authority over all devils and to cure diseases.

9:2 Et misit illos prædicare regnum Dei, et sanare infirmos.

9:2 And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.

9:3 Et ait ad illos : Nihil tuleritis in via, neque virgam, neque peram, neque panem, neque pecuniam, neque duas tunicas habeatis.

9:3 And he said to them: Take nothing for your journey, neither staff, nor scrip, nor bread, nor money; neither have two coats.

9:4 Et in quamcumque domum intraveritis, ibi manete, et inde ne exeatis.

9:4 And whatsoever house you shall enter into, abide there and depart not from thence.

9:5 Et quicumque non receperint vos : exeuntes de civitate illa, etiam pulverem pedum vestrorum excutite in testimonium supra illos.

9:5 And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off even the dust of your feet, for a testimony against them.

9:6 Egressi autem circuibant per castella evangelizantes, et curantes ubique.

9:6 And going out, they went about through the towns, preaching the gospel and healing every where.

9:7 Audivit autem Herodes tetrarcha omnia quæ fiebant ab eo, et hæsitabat eo quod diceretur

9:7 Now Herod, the tetrarch, heard of all things that were done by him. And he was in a doubt, because it was said

9:8 a quibusdam : Quia Joannes surrexit a mortuis : a quibusdam vero : Quia Elias apparuit : ab aliis autem : Quia propheta unus de antiquis surrexit.

9:8 By some that John was risen from the dead: but by other some, that Elias had appeared: and by others, that one of the old prophets was risen again.

9:9 Et ait Herodes : Joannem ego decollavi : quis est autem iste, de quo ego talia audio ? Et quærebat videre eum.

9:9 And Herod said: John I have beheaded. But who is this of whom I hear such things? And he sought to see him.

9:10 Et reversi Apostoli, narraverunt illi quæcumque fecerunt : et assumptis illis secessit seorsum in locum desertum, qui est Bethsaidæ.

9:10 And the apostles, when they were returned, told him all they had done. And taking them, he went aside into a desert place, apart, which belongeth to Bethsaida.

9:11 Quod cum cognovissent turbæ, secutæ sunt illum : et excepit eos, et loquebatur illis de regno Dei, et eos, qui cura indigebant, sanabat.

9:11 Which when the people knew, they followed him: and he received them and spoke to them of the kingdom of God and healed them who had need of healing.

9:12 Dies autem cœperat declinare, et accedentes duodecim dixerunt illi : Dimitte turbas, ut euntes in castella villasque quæ circa sunt, divertant, et inveniant escas : quia hic in loco deserto sumus.

9:12 Now the day began to decline. And the twelve came and said to him: Send away the multitude, that, going into the towns and villages round about, they may lodge and get victuals; for we are here in a desert place.

9:13 Ait autem ad illos : Vos date illis manducare. At illi dixerunt : Non sunt nobis plus quam quinque panes et duo pisces : nisi forte nos eamus, et emamus in omnem hanc turbam escas.

9:13 But he said to them: Give you them to eat. And they said: We have no more than five loaves and two fishes; unless perhaps, we should go and buy food for all this multitude.

9:14 Erant autem fere viri quinque millia. Ait autem ad discipulos suos : Facite illos discumbere per convivia quinquagenos.

9:14 Now there were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples: Make them sit down by fifties in a company.

9:15 Et ita fecerunt : et discumbere fecerunt omnes.

9:15 And they did so and made them all sit down.

9:16 Acceptis autem quinque panibus et duobus piscibus, respexit in cælum, et benedixit illis : et fregit, et distribuit discipulis suis, ut ponerent ante turbas.

9:16 And taking the five loaves and the two fishes, he looked up to heaven and blessed them: and he broke and distributed to his disciples, to set before the multitude.

9:17 Et manducaverunt omnes, et saturati sunt. Et sublatum est quod superfuit illis, fragmentorum cophini duodecim.

9:17 And they did all eat and were filled. And there were taken up of fragments that remained to them, twelve baskets.

9:18 Et factum est cum solus esset orans, erant cum illo et discipuli : et interrogavit illos, dicens : Quem me dicunt esse turbæ ?

9:18 And it came to pass, as he was alone praying, his disciples also were with him: and he asked them, saying: Whom do the people say that I am?

9:19 At illi responderunt, et dixerunt : Joannem Baptistam, alii autem Eliam, alii vero quia unus propheta de prioribus surrexit.

9:19 But they answered and said: John the Baptist; but some say Elias: and others say that one of the former prophets is risen again.

9:20 Dixit autem illis : Vos autem quem me esse dicitis ? Respondens Simon Petrus, dixit : Christum Dei.

9:20 And he said to them: But whom do you say that I am? Simon Peter answering, said: The Christ of God.

9:21 At ille increpans illos, præcepit ne cui dicerent hoc,

9:21 But he strictly charging them, commanded they should tell this to no man.

9:22 dicens : Quia oportet Filium hominis multa pati, et reprobari a senioribus, et principibus sacerdotum, et scribis, et occidi, et tertia die resurgere.

9:22 Saying: The Son of man must suffer many things and be rejected by the ancients and chief priests and scribes and be killed and the third day rise again.

9:23 Dicebat autem ad omnes : Si quis vult post me venire, abneget semetipsum, et tollat crucem suam quotidie, et sequatur me.

9:23 And he said to all: If any man will come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.

9:24 Qui enim voluerit animam suam salvam facere, perdet illam : nam qui perdiderit animam suam propter me, salvam faciet illam.

9:24 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: for he that shall lose his life for my sake shall save it.

9:25 Quid enim proficit homo, si lucretur universum mundum, se autem ipsum perdat, et detrimentum sui faciat ?

9:25 For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world and lose himself and cast away himself?

9:26 Nam qui me erubuerit, et meos sermones : hunc Filius hominis erubescet cum venerit in majestate sua, et Patris, et sanctorum angelorum.

9:26 For he that shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him the Son of man shall be ashamed, when he shall come in his majesty and that of his Father and of the holy angels.

9:27 Dico autem vobis vere : sunt aliqui hic stantes, qui non gustabunt mortem donec videant regnum Dei.

9:27 But I tell you of a truth: There are some standing here that shall not taste death till they see the kingdom of God.

9:28 Factum est autem post hæc verba fere dies octo, et assumpsit Petrum, et Jacobum, et Joannem, et ascendit in montem ut oraret.

9:28 And it came to pass, about eight days after these words, that he took Peter and James and John and went up into a mountain to pray.

9:29 Et facta est, dum oraret, species vultus ejus altera : et vestitus ejus albus et refulgens.

9:29 And whilst he prayed, the shape of his countenance was altered and his raiment became white and glittering.

9:30 Et ecce duo viri loquebantur cum illo. Erant autem Moyses et Elias,

9:30 And behold two men were talking with him. And they were Moses and Elias,

9:31 visi in majestate : et dicebant excessum ejus, quem completurus erat in Jerusalem.

9:31 Appearing in majesty. And they spoke of his decease that he should accomplish in Jerusalem.

9:32 Petrus vero, et qui cum illo erant, gravati erant somno. Et evigilantes viderunt majestatem ejus, et duos viros qui stabant cum illo.

9:32 But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep. And waking, they saw his glory and the two men that stood with him.

9:33 Et factum est cum discederent ab illo, ait Petrus ad Jesum : Præceptor, bonum est nos hic esse : et faciamus tria tabernacula, unum tibi, et unum Moysi, et unum Eliæ : nesciens quid diceret.

9:33 And it came to pass that, as they were departing from him, Peter saith to Jesus: Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles, one for thee, and one for Moses; and one for Elias: not knowing what he said.

9:34 Hæc autem illo loquente, facta est nubes, et obumbravit eos : et timuerunt, intrantibus illis in nubem.

9:34 And as he spoke these things, there came a cloud and overshadowed them. And they were afraid when they entered into the cloud.

9:35 Et vox facta est de nube, dicens : Hic est Filius meus dilectus, ipsum audite.

9:35 And a voice came out of the cloud; saying: This is my beloved son. Hear him.

9:36 Et dum fieret vox, inventus est Jesus solus. Et ipsi tacuerunt, et nemini dixerunt in illis diebus quidquam ex his quæ viderant.

9:36 And whilst the voice was uttered Jesus was found alone. And they held their peace and told no man in those days any of these things which they had seen.

9:37 Factum est autem in sequenti die, descendentibus illis de monte, occurrit illis turba multa.

9:37 And it came to pass the day following, when they came down from the mountain, there met him a great multitude.

9:38 Et ecce vir de turba exclamavit, dicens : Magister, obsecro te, respice in filium meum quia unicus est mihi :

9:38 And behold a man among the crowd cried out, saying: Master, I beseech thee, look upon my son, because he is my only one.

9:39 et ecce spiritus apprehendit eum, et subito clamat, et elidit, et dissipat eum cum spuma, et vix discedit dilanians eum :

9:39 And lo, a spirit seizeth him, and he suddenly crieth out, and he throweth him down and teareth him, so that he foameth; and bruising him, he hardly departeth from him.

9:40 et rogavi discipulos tuos ut ejicerent illum, et non potuerunt.

9:40 And I desired thy disciples to cast him out: and they could not.

9:41 Respondens autem Jesus, dixit : O generatio infidelis, et perversa, usquequo ero apud vos, et patiar vos ? adduc huc filium tuum.

9:41 And Jesus, answering:, said: O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you and suffer you? Bring hither thy son.

9:42 Et cum accederet, elisit illum dæmonium, et dissipavit.

9:42 And as he was coming to him, the devil threw him down and tore him.

9:43 Et increpavit Jesus spiritum immundum, et sanavit puerum, et reddidit illum patri ejus.

9:43 And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit and cured the boy and restored him to his father.

9:44 Stupebant autem omnes in magnitudine Dei : omnibusque mirantibus in omnibus quæ faciebat, dixit ad discipulos suos : Ponite vos in cordibus vestris sermones istos : Filius enim hominis futurum est ut tradatur in manus hominum.

9:44 And all were astonished at the mighty power of God. But while all wondered at all the things he did, he said to his disciples: Lay you up in your hearts these words, for it shall come to pass that the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men.

9:45 At illi ignorabant verbum istud, et erat velatum ante eos ut non sentirent illud : et timebant eum interrogare de hoc verbo.

9:45 But they understood not this word: and it was hid from them, so that they perceived it not. And they were afraid to ask him concerning this word.

9:46 Intravit autem cogitatio in eos quis eorum major esset.

9:46 And there entered a thought into them, which of them should be greater.

9:47 At Jesus videns cogitationes cordis illorum, apprehendit puerum, et statuit illum secus se,

9:47 But Jesus seeing the thoughts of their hearts, took a child and set him by him,

9:48 et ait illis : Quicumque susceperit puerum istum in nomine meo, me recipit : et quicumque me receperit, recipit eum qui me misit. Nam qui minor est inter vos omnes, hic major est.

9:48 And said to them: Whosoever shall receive this child in my name receiveth me; and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me. For he that is the lesser among you all, he is the greater.

9:49 Respondens autem Joannes dixit : Præceptor, vidimus quemdam in nomine tuo ejicientem dæmonia, et prohibuimus eum : quia non sequitur nobiscum.

9:49 And John, answering, said: Master, we saw a certain man casting out devils in thy name: and we forbade him, because he followeth not with us.

9:50 Et ait ad illum Jesus : Nolite prohibere : qui enim non est adversum vos, pro vobis est.

9:50 And Jesus said to him: Forbid him not: for he that is not against you is for you.

9:51 Factum est autem dum complerentur dies assumptionis ejus, et ipse faciem suam firmavit ut iret in Jerusalem.

9:51 And it came to pass, when the days of his assumption were accomplishing, that he steadfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem.

9:52 Et misit nuntios ante conspectum suum : et euntes intraverunt in civitatem Samaritanorum ut parerent illi.

9:52 And he sent messengers before his face: and going, they entered into a city of the Samaritans, to prepare for him.

9:53 Et non receperunt eum, quia facies ejus erat euntis in Jerusalem.

9:53 And they received him not, because his face was of one going to Jerusalem.

9:54 Cum vidissent autem discipuli ejus Jacobus et Joannes, dixerunt : Domine, vis dicimus ut ignis descendat de cælo, et consumat illos ?

9:54 And when his disciples, James and John, had seen this, they said: Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven and consume them?

9:55 Et conversus increpavit illos, dicens : Nescitis cujus spiritus estis.

9:55 And turning, he rebuked them, saying: you know not of what spirit you are.

9:56 Filius hominis non venit animas perdere, sed salvare. Et abierunt in aliud castellum.

9:56 The Son of man came not to destroy souls, but to save. And they went into another town.

9:57 Factum est autem : ambulantibus illis in via, dixit quidam ad illum : Sequar te quocumque ieris.

9:57 And it came to pass, as they walked in the way, that a certain man said to him: I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.

9:58 Dixit illi Jesus : Vulpes foveas habent, et volucres cæli nidos : Filius autem hominis non habet ubi caput reclinet.

9:58 Jesus said to him: The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air nests: but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.

9:59 Ait autem ad alterum : Sequere me : ille autem dixit : Domine, permitte mihi primum ire, et sepelire patrem meum.

9:59 But he said to another: Follow me. And he said: Lord, suffer me first to go and to bury my father.

9:60 Dixitque ei Jesus : Sine ut mortui sepeliant mortuos suos : tu autem vade, et annuntia regnum Dei.

9:60 And Jesus said to him: Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God.

9:61 Et ait alter : Sequar te Domine, sed permitte mihi primum renuntiare his quæ domi sunt.

9:61 And another said: I will follow thee, Lord; but let me first take my leave of them that are at my house.

9:62 Ait ad illum Jesus : Nemo mittens manum suam ad aratrum, et respiciens retro, aptus est regno Dei.

9:62 Jesus said to him: No man putting his hand to the plough and looking back is fit for the kingdom of God.

Chapter 10

10:1 Post hæc autem designavit Dominus et alios septuaginta duos : et misit illos binos ante faciem suam in omnem civitatem et locum, quo erat ipse venturus.

10:1 And after these things, the Lord appointed also other seventy-two. And he sent them two and two before his face into every city and place whither he himself was to come.

10:2 Et dicebat illis : Messis quidem multa, operarii autem pauci. Rogate ergo dominum messis ut mittat operarios in messem suam.

10:2 And he said to them: The harvest indeed is great, but the labourers are few. Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest that he send labourers into his harvest.

10:3 Ite : ecce ego mitto vos sicut agnos inter lupos.

10:3 Go: Behold I send you as lambs among wolves.

10:4 Nolite portare sacculum, neque peram, neque calceamenta, et neminem per viam salutaveritis.

10:4 Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way.

10:5 In quamcumque domum intraveritis, primum dicite : Pax huic domui :

10:5 Into whatever house you enter, first say: Peace be to this house.

10:6 et si ibi fuerit filius pacis, requiescet super illum pax vestra : sin autem, ad vos revertetur.

10:6 And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon him: but if not, it shall return to you.

10:7 In eadem autem domo manete, edentes et bibentes quæ apud illos sunt : dignus est enim operarius mercede sua. Nolite transire de domo in domum.

10:7 And in the same house, remain, eating and drinking such things as they have: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Remove not from house to house.

10:8 Et in quamcumque civitatem intraveritis, et susceperint vos, manducate quæ apponuntur vobis :

10:8 And into what city soever you enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you.

10:9 et curate infirmos, qui in illa sunt, et dicite illis : Appropinquavit in vos regnum Dei.

10:9 And heal the sick that are therein and say to them: The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.

10:10 In quamcumque autem civitatem intraveritis, et non susceperint vos, exeuntes in plateas ejus, dicite :

10:10 But into whatsoever city you enter, and they receive you not, going forth into the streets thereof, say:

10:11 Etiam pulverem, qui adhæsit nobis de civitate vestra, extergimus in vos : tamen hoc scitote, quia appropinquavit regnum Dei.

10:11 Even the very dust of your city that cleaveth to us, we wipe off against you. Yet know this, that the kingdom of God is at hand.

10:12 Dico vobis, quia Sodomis in die illa remissius erit, quam illi civitati.

10:12 I say to you, it shall be more tolerable at that day for Sodom than for that city.

10:13 Væ tibi Corozain ! væ tibi Bethsaida ! quia si in Tyro et Sidone factæ fuissent virtutes quæ factæ sunt in vobis, olim in cilicio et cinere sedentes pœniterent.

10:13 Woe to thee, Corozain! Woe to thee, Bethsaida! For if in Tyre and Sidon had been wrought the mighty works that have been wrought in you, they would have done penance long ago, sitting in sackcloth and ashes.

10:14 Verumtamen Tyro et Sidoni remissius erit in judicio, quam vobis.

10:14 But it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment than for you.

10:15 Et tu Capharnaum, usque ad cælum exaltata, usque ad infernum demergeris.

10:15 And thou, Capharnaum, which art exalted unto heaven, thou shalt be thrust down to hell.

10:16 Qui vos audit, me audit : et qui vos spernit, me spernit. Qui autem me spernit, spernit eum qui misit me.

10:16 He that heareth you heareth me: and he that despiseth you despiseth me: and he that despiseth me despiseth him that sent me.

10:17 Reversi sunt autem septuaginta duo cum gaudio, dicentes : Domine, etiam dæmonia subjiciuntur nobis in nomine tuo.

10:17 And the seventy-two returned with joy, saying: Lord, the devils also are subject to us in thy name.

10:18 Et ait illis : Videbam Satanam sicut fulgor de cælo cadentem.

10:18 And he said to them: I saw Satan like lightning falling from heaven.

10:19 Ecce dedi vobis potestatem calcandi supra serpentes, et scorpiones, et super omnem virtutem inimici : et nihil vobis nocebit.

10:19 Behold, I have given you power to tread upon serpents and scorpions and upon all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall hurt you.

10:20 Verumtamen in hoc nolite gaudere quia spiritus vobis subjiciuntur : gaudete autem, quod nomina vestra scripta sunt in cælis.

10:20 But yet rejoice not in this, that spirits are subject unto you: but rejoice in this, that your names are written in heaven.

10:21 In ipsa hora exsultavit Spiritu Sancto, et dixit : Confiteor tibi Pater, Domine cæli et terræ, quod abscondisti hæc a sapientibus et prudentibus, et revelasti ea parvulis. Etiam Pater : quoniam sic placuit ante te.

10:21 In that same hour, he rejoiced in the Holy Ghost and said: I confess to thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hidden these things from the wise and prudent and hast revealed them to little ones. Yea, Father, for so it hath seemed good in thy sight.

10:22 Omnia mihi tradita sunt a Patre meo. Et nemo scit quis sit Filius, nisi Pater : et quis sit Pater, nisi Filius, et cui voluerit Filius revelare.

10:22 All things are delivered to me by my Father. And no one knoweth who the Son is, but the Father: and who the Father is, but the Son and to whom the Son will reveal him.

10:23 Et conversus ad discipulos suos, dixit : Beati oculi qui vident quæ vos videtis.

10:23 And turning to his disciples, he said: Blessed are the eyes that see the things which you see.

10:24 Dico enim vobis quod multi prophetæ et reges voluerunt videre quæ vos videtis, et non viderunt : et audire quæ auditis, et non audierunt.

10:24 For I say to you that many prophets and kings have desired to see the things that you see and have not seen them; and to hear the things that you hear and have not heard them.

10:25 Et ecce quidam legisperitus surrexit tentans illum, et dicens : Magister, quid faciendo vitam æternam possidebo ?

10:25 And behold a certain lawyer stood up, tempting him and saying, Master, what must I do to possess eternal life?

10:26 At ille dixit ad eum : In lege quid scriptum est ? quomodo legis ?

10:26 But he said to him: What is written in the law? How readest thou?

10:27 Ille respondens dixit : Diliges Dominum Deum tuum ex toto corde tuo, et ex tota anima tua, et ex omnibus virtutibus tuis, et ex omni mente tua : et proximum tuum sicut teipsum.

10:27 He answering, said: Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with thy whole heart and with thy whole soul and with all thy strength and with all thy mind: and thy neighbour as thyself.

10:28 Dixitque illi : Recte respondisti : hoc fac, et vives.

10:28 And he said to him: Thou hast answered right. This do: and thou shalt live.

10:29 Ille autem volens justificare seipsum, dixit ad Jesum : Et quis est meus proximus ?

10:29 But he willing to justify himself, said to Jesus: And who is my neighbour?

10:30 Suscipiens autem Jesus, dixit : Homo quidam descendebat ab Jerusalem in Jericho, et incidit in latrones, qui etiam despoliaverunt eum : et plagis impositis abierunt semivivo relicto.

10:30 And Jesus answering, said: A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho and fell among robbers, who also stripped him and having wounded him went away, leaving him half dead.

10:31 Accidit autem ut sacerdos quidam descenderet eadem via : et viso illo præterivit.

10:31 And it chanced, that a certain priest went down the same way: and seeing him, passed by.

10:32 Similiter et Levita, cum esset secus locum, et videret eum, pertransiit.

10:32 In like manner also a Levite, when he was near the place and saw him, passed by.

10:33 Samaritanus autem quidam iter faciens, venit secus eum : et videns eum, misericordia motus est.

10:33 But a certain Samaritan, being on his journey, came near him: and seeing him, was moved with compassion:

10:34 Et appropians alligavit vulnera ejus, infundens oleum et vinum : et imponens illum in jumentum suum, duxit in stabulum, et curam ejus egit.

10:34 And going up to him, bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine: and setting him upon his own beast, brought him to an inn and took care of him.

10:35 Et altera die protulit duos denarios, et dedit stabulario, et ait : Curam illius habe : et quodcumque supererogaveris, ego cum rediero reddam tibi.

10:35 And the next day he took out two pence and gave to the host and said: Take care of him; and whatsoever thou shalt spend over and above, I, at my return, will repay thee.

10:36 Quis horum trium videtur tibi proximus fuisse illi, qui incidit in latrones ?

10:36 Which of these three, in thy opinion, was neighbour to him that fell among the robbers?

10:37 At ille dixit : Qui fecit misericordiam in illum. Et ait illi Jesus : Vade, et tu fac similiter.

10:37 But he said: He that shewed mercy to him. And Jesus said to him: Go, and do thou in like manner.

10:38 Factum est autem, dum irent, et ipse intravit in quoddam castellum : et mulier quædam, Martha nomine, excepit illum in domum suam,

10:38 Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain town: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house.

10:39 et huic erat soror nomine Maria, quæ etiam sedens secus pedes Domini, audiebat verbum illius.

10:39 And she had a sister called Mary. who, sitting also at the Lord's feet, heard his word.

10:40 Martha autem satagebat circa frequens ministerium : quæ stetit, et ait : Domine, non est tibi curæ quod soror mea reliquit me solam ministrare ? dic ergo illi ut me adjuvet.

10:40 But Martha was busy about much serving. Who stood and said: Lord, hast thou no care that my sister hath left me alone to serve? Speak to her therefore, that she help me.

10:41 Et respondens dixit illi Dominus : Martha, Martha, sollicita es, et turbaris erga plurima,

10:41 And the Lord answering, said to her: Martha, Martha, thou art careful and art troubled about many things:

10:42 porro unum est necessarium. Maria optimam partem elegit, quæ non auferetur ab ea.

10:42 But one thing is necessary. Mary hath chosen the best part, which shall not be taken away from her.

Chapter 11

11:1 Et factum est : cum esset in quodam loco orans, ut cessavit, dixit unus ex discipulis ejus ad eum : Domine, doce nos orare, sicut docuit et Joannes discipulos suos.

11:1 And it came to pass that as he was in a certain place praying, when he ceased, one of his disciples said to him: Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.

11:2 Et ait illis : Cum oratis, dicite : Pater, sanctificetur nomen tuum. Adveniat regnum tuum.

11:2 And he said to them: When you pray, say: Father, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come.

11:3 Panem nostrum quotidianum da nobis hodie.

11:3 Give us this day our daily bread.

11:4 Et dimitte nobis peccata nostra, siquidem et ipsi dimittimus omni debenti nobis. Et ne nos inducas in tentationem.

11:4 And forgive us our sins, for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation.

11:5 Et ait ad illos : Quis vestrum habebit amicum, et ibit ad illum media nocte, et dicet illi : Amice, commoda mihi tres panes,

11:5 And he said to them: Which of you shall have a friend and shall go to him at midnight and shall say to him: Friend, lend me three loaves,

11:6 quoniam amicus meus venit de via ad me, et non habeo quod ponam ante illum,

11:6 Because a friend of mine is come off his journey to me and I have not what to set before him.

11:7 et ille de intus respondens dicat : Noli mihi molestus esse, jam ostium clausum est, et pueri mei mecum sunt in cubili : non possum surgere, et dare tibi.

11:7 And he from within should answer and say: Trouble me not; the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed. I cannot rise and give thee.

11:8 Et si ille perseveraverit pulsans : dico vobis, etsi non dabit illi surgens eo quod amicus ejus sit, propter improbitatem tamen ejus surget, et dabit illi quotquot habet necessarios.

11:8 Yet if he shall continue knocking, I say to you, although he will not rise and give him because he is his friend; yet, because of his importunity, he will rise and give him as many as he needeth.

11:9 Et ego dico vobis : Petite, et dabitur vobis ; quærite, et invenietis ; pulsate, et aperietur vobis.

11:9 And I say to you: Ask, and it shall be given you: seek, and you shall find: knock, and it shall be opened to you.

11:10 Omnis enim qui petit, accipit : et qui quærit, invenit : et pulsanti aperietur.

11:10 For every one that asketh receiveth: and he that seeketh findeth: and to him that knocketh it shall be opened:

11:11 Quis autem ex vobis patrem petit panem, numquid lapidem dabit illi ? aut piscem, numquid pro pisce serpentem dabit illi ?

11:11 And which of you, if he ask his father bread, will he give him a stone? Or a fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent?

11:12 aut si petierit ovum, numquid porriget illi scorpionem ?

11:12 Or if he shall ask an egg, will he reach him a scorpion?

11:13 Si ergo vos, cum sitis mali, nostis bona data dare filiis vestris : quanto magis Pater vester de cælo dabit spiritum bonum petentibus se ?

11:13 If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father from heaven give the good Spirit to them that ask him?

11:14 Et erat ejiciens dæmonium, et illud erat mutum. Et cum ejecisset dæmonium, locutus est mutus, et admiratæ sunt turbæ.

11:14 And he was casting out a devil: and the same was dumb. And when he had cast out the devil, the dumb spoke: and the multitudes, were in admiration at it.

11:15 Quidam autem ex eis dixerunt : In Beelzebub principe dæmoniorum ejicit dæmonia.

11:15 But some of them said: He casteth out devils by Beelzebub, the prince of devils.

11:16 Et alii tentantes, signum de cælo quærebant ab eo.

11:16 And others tempting, asked of him a sign from heaven.

11:17 Ipse autem ut vidit cogitationes eorum, dixit eis : Omne regnum in seipsum divisum desolabitur, et domus supra domum cadet.

11:17 But he seeing their thoughts, said to them: Every kingdom divided against itself shall be brought to desolation; and house upon house shall fall.

11:18 Si autem et Satanas in seipsum divisus est, quomodo stabit regnum ejus ? quia dicitis in Beelzebub me ejicere dæmonia.

11:18 And if Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? Because you say that through Beelzebub I cast out devils.

11:19 Si autem ego in Beelzebub ejicio dæmonia : filii vestri in quo ejiciunt ? ideo ipsi judices vestri erunt.

11:19 Now if I cast out devils by Beelzebub, by whom do your children cast them out? Therefore, they shall be your judges.

11:20 Porro si in digito Dei ejicio dæmonia : profecto pervenit in vos regnum Dei.

11:20 But if I by the finger of God cast out devils, doubtless the kingdom of God is come upon you.

11:21 Cum fortis armatus custodit atrium suum, in pace sunt ea quæ possidet.

11:21 When a strong man armed keepeth his court, those things are in peace which he possesseth.

11:22 Si autem fortior eo superveniens vicerit eum, universa arma ejus auferet, in quibus confidebat, et spolia ejus distribuet.

11:22 But if a stronger than he come upon him and overcome him, he will take away all his armour wherein he trusted and will distribute his spoils.

11:23 Qui non est mecum, contra me est : et qui non colligit mecum, dispergit.

11:23 He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth.

11:24 Cum immundus spiritus exierit de homine, ambulat per loca inaquosa, quærens requiem : et non inveniens dicit : Revertar in domum meam unde exivi.

11:24 When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through places without water, seeking rest: and not finding, he saith: I will return into my house whence I came out.

11:25 Et cum venerit, invenit eam scopis mundatam, et ornatam.

11:25 And when he is come, he findeth it swept and garnished.

11:26 Tunc vadit, et assumit septem alios spiritus secum, nequiores se, et ingressi habitant ibi. Et fiunt novissima hominis illius pejora prioribus.

11:26 Then he goeth and taketh with him seven other spirits more wicked than himself: and entering in they dwell there. And the last state of that man becomes worse than the first.

11:27 Factum est autem, cum hæc diceret : extollens vocem quædam mulier de turba dixit illi : Beatus venter qui te portavit, et ubera quæ suxisti.

11:27 And it came to pass, as he spoke these things, a certain woman from the crowd, lifting up her voice, said to him: Blessed is the womb that bore thee and the paps that gave thee suck.

11:28 At ille dixit : Quinimmo beati, qui audiunt verbum Dei et custodiunt illud.

11:28 But he said: Yea rather, blessed are they who hear the word of God and keep it.

11:29 Turbis autem concurrentibus cœpit dicere : Generatio hæc, generatio nequam est : signum quærit, et signum non dabitur ei, nisi signum Jonæ prophetæ.

11:29 And the multitudes running together, he began to say: This generation is a wicked generation. It asketh a sign: and a sign shall not be given it, but the sign of Jonas the prophet.

11:30 Nam sicut fuit Jonas signum Ninivitis, ita erit et Filius hominis generationi isti.

11:30 For as Jonas was a sign to the Ninivites; so shall the Son of man also be to this generation.

11:31 Regina austri surget in judicio cum viris generationis hujus, et condemnabit illos : quia venit a finibus terræ audire sapientiam Salomonis : et ecce plus quam Salomon hic.

11:31 The queen of the south shall rise in the judgment with the men of this generation and shall condemn them: because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon. And behold more than Solomon here.

11:32 Viri Ninivitæ surgent in judicio cum generatione hac, et condemnabunt illam : quia pœnitentiam egerunt ad prædicationem Jonæ, et ecce plus quam Jonas hic.

11:32 The men of Ninive shall rise in the judgment with this generation and shall condemn it; Because they did penance at the preaching of Jonas. And behold more than Jonas here.

11:33 Nemo lucernam accendit, et in abscondito ponit, neque sub modio : sed supra candelabrum, ut qui ingrediuntur, lumen videant.

11:33 No man lighteth a candle and putteth it in a hidden place, nor under a bushel: but upon a candlestick, that they that come in may see the light.

11:34 Lucerna corporis tui est oculus tuus. Si oculus tuus fuerit simplex, totum corpus tuum lucidum erit : si autem nequam fuerit, etiam corpus tuum tenebrosum erit.

11:34 The light of thy body is thy eye. If thy eye be single, thy whole body will be lightsome: but if it be evil, thy body also will be darksome.

11:35 Vide ergo ne lumen quod in te est, tenebræ sint.

11:35 Take heed therefore that the light which is in thee be not darkness.

11:36 Si ergo corpus tuum totum lucidum fuerit, non habens aliquam partem tenebrarum, erit lucidum totum, et sicut lucerna fulgoris illuminabit te.

11:36 If then thy whole body be lightsome, having no part of darkness: the whole shall be lightsome and, as a bright lamp, shall enlighten thee.

11:37 Et cum loqueretur, rogavit illum quidam pharisæus ut pranderet apud se. Et ingressus recubuit.

11:37 And as he was speaking, a certain Pharisee prayed him that he would dine with him. And he going in, sat down to eat.

11:38 Pharisæus autem cœpit intra se reputans dicere, quare non baptizatus esset ante prandium.

11:38 And the Pharisee began to say, thinking within himself, why he was not washed before dinner.

11:39 Et ait Dominus ad illum : Nunc vos pharisæi, quod deforis est calicis et catini, mundatis : quod autem intus est vestrum, plenum est rapina et iniquitate.

11:39 And the Lord said to him: Now you, Pharisees, make clean the outside of the cup and of the platter: but your inside is full of rapine and iniquity.

11:40 Stulti ! nonne qui fecit quod deforis est, etiam id quod deintus est fecit ?

11:40 Ye fools, did not he that made that which is without make also that which is within?

11:41 Verumtamen quod superest, date eleemosynam : et ecce omnia munda sunt vobis.

11:41 But yet that which remaineth, give alms: and behold, all things are clean unto you.

11:42 Sed væ vobis, pharisæis, quia decimatis mentham, et rutam, et omne olus, et præteritis judicium et caritatem Dei : hæc autem oportuit facere, et illa non omittere.

11:42 But woe to you, Pharisees, because you tithe mint and rue and every herb and pass over judgment and the charity of God. Now these things you ought to have done, and not to leave the other undone.

11:43 Væ vobis, pharisæis, quia diligitis primas cathedras in synagogis, et salutationes in foro.

11:43 Woe to you, Pharisees, because you love the uppermost seats in the synagogues and salutations in the marketplace.

11:44 Væ vobis, quia estis ut monumenta, quæ non apparent, et homines ambulantes supra, nesciunt.

11:44 Woe to you, because you are as sepulchres that appear not: and men that walk over are not aware.

11:45 Respondens autem quidam ex legisperitis, ait illi : Magister, hæc dicens etiam contumeliam nobis facis.

11:45 And one of the lawyers answering, saith to him: Master, in saying these things, thou reproachest us also.

11:46 At ille ait : Et vobis legisperitis væ : quia oneratis homines oneribus, quæ portare non possunt, et ipsi uno digito vestro non tangitis sarcinas.

11:46 But he said: Woe to you lawyers also, because you load men with burdens which they cannot bear and you yourselves touch not the packs with one of your fingers.

11:47 Væ vobis, qui ædificatis monumenta prophetarum : patres autem vestri occiderunt illos.

11:47 Woe to you who build the monuments of the prophets: and your fathers killed them.

11:48 Profecto testificamini quod consentitis operibus patrum vestrorum : quoniam ipsi quidem eos occiderunt, vos autem ædificatis eorum sepulchra.

11:48 Truly you bear witness that you consent to the doings of your fathers. For they indeed killed them: and you build their sepulchres.

11:49 Propterea et sapientia Dei dixit : Mittam ad illos prophetas, et apostolos, et ex illis occident, et persequentur :

11:49 For this cause also the wisdom of God said: I will send to them prophets and apostles: and some of them they will kill and persecute.

11:50 ut inquiratur sanguis omnium prophetarum, qui effusus est a constitutione mundi a generatione ista,

11:50 That the blood of all the prophets which was shed from the foundation of the world may be required of this generation,

11:51 a sanguine Abel, usque ad sanguinem Zachariæ, qui periit inter altare et ædem. Ita dico vobis, requiretur ab hac generatione.

11:51 From the blood of Abel unto the blood of Zacharias, who was slain between the altar and the temple. Yea I say to you: It shall be required of this generation.

11:52 Væ vobis, legisperitis, quia tulistis clavem scientiæ : ipsi non introistis, et eos qui introibant, prohibuistis.

11:52 Woe to you lawyers, for you have taken away the key of knowledge. You yourselves have not entered in: and those that were entering in, you have hindered.

11:53 Cum autem hæc ad illos diceret, cœperunt pharisæi et legisperiti graviter insistere, et os ejus opprimere de multis,

11:53 And as he was saying these things to them, the Pharisees and the lawyers began violently to urge him and to oppress his mouth about many things,

11:54 insidiantes ei, et quærentes aliquid capere de ore ejus, ut accusarent eum.

11:54 Lying in wait for him and seeking to catch something from his mouth, that they might accuse him.

Chapter 12

12:1 Multis autem turbis circumstantibus, ita ut se invicem conculcarent, cœpit dicere ad discipulos suos : Attendite a fermento pharisæorum, quod est hypocrisis.

12:1 And when great multitudes stood about him, so that they trod one upon another, he began to say to his disciples: Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.

12:2 Nihil autem opertum est, quod non reveletur : neque absconditum, quod non sciatur.

12:2 For there is nothing covered that shall not be revealed: nor hidden that shall not be known.

12:3 Quoniam quæ in tenebris dixistis, in lumine dicentur : et quod in aurem locuti estis in cubiculis, prædicabitur in tectis.

12:3 For whatsoever things you have spoken in darkness shall be published in the light: and that which you have spoken in the ear in the chambers shall be preached on the housetops.

12:4 Dico autem vobis amicis meis : Ne terreamini ab his qui occidunt corpus, et post hæc non habent amplius quid faciant.

12:4 And I say to you, my friends: Be not afraid of them who kill the body and after that have no more that they can do.

12:5 Ostendam autem vobis quem timeatis : timete eum qui, postquam occiderit, habet potestatem mittere in gehennam : ita dico vobis, hunc timete.

12:5 But I will shew you whom you shall fear: Fear ye him who, after he hath killed, hath power to cast into hell. Yea, I say to you: Fear him.

12:6 Nonne quinque passeres veneunt dipondio, et unus ex illis non est in oblivione coram Deo ?

12:6 Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?

12:7 sed et capilli capitis vestri omnes numerati sunt. Nolite ergo timere : multis passeribus pluris estis vos.

12:7 Yea, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: you are of more value than many sparrows.

12:8 Dico autem vobis : Omnis quicumque confessus fuerit me coram hominibus, et Filius hominis confitebitur illum coram angelis Dei :

12:8 And I say to you: Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God.

12:9 qui autem negaverit me coram hominibus, negabitur coram angelis Dei.

12:9 But he that shall deny me before men shall be denied before the angels of God.

12:10 Et omnis qui dicit verbum in Filium hominis, remittetur illi : ei autem qui in Spiritum Sanctum blasphemaverit, non remittetur.

12:10 And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but to him that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven.

12:11 Cum autem inducent vos in synagogas, et ad magistratus, et potestates, nolite solliciti esse qualiter, aut quid respondeatis, aut quid dicatis.

12:11 And when they shall bring you into the synagogues and to magistrates and powers, be not solicitous how or what you shall answer, or what you shall say.

12:12 Spiritus enim Sanctus docebit vos in ipsa hora quid oporteat vos dicere.

12:12 For the Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour what you must say.

12:13 Ait autem ei quidam de turba : Magister, dic fratri meo ut dividat mecum hæreditatem.

12:13 And one of the multitude said to him: Master, speak to my brother that he divide the inheritance with me.

12:14 At ille dixit illi : Homo, quis me constituit judicem, aut divisorem super vos ?

12:14 But he said to him: Man, who hath appointed me judge or divider over you?

12:15 Dixitque ad illos : Videte, et cavete ab omni avaritia : quia non in abundantia cujusquam vita ejus est ex his quæ possidet.

12:15 And he said to them: Take heed and beware of all covetousness: for a man's life doth not consist in the abundance of things which he possesseth.

12:16 Dixit autem similitudinem ad illos, dicens : Hominis cujusdam divitis uberes fructus ager attulit :

12:16 And he spoke a similitude to them, saying: The land of a certain rich man brought forth plenty of fruits.

12:17 et cogitabat intra se dicens : Quid faciam, quia non habeo quo congregem fructus meos ?

12:17 And he thought within himself, saying: What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits?

12:18 Et dixit : Hoc faciam : destruam horrea mea, et majora faciam : et illuc congregabo omnia quæ nata sunt mihi, et bona mea,

12:18 And he said: This will I do: I will pull down my barns and will build greater: and into them will I gather all things that are grown to me and my goods.

12:19 et dicam animæ meæ : Anima, habes multa bona posita in annos plurimos : requiesce, comede, bibe, epulare.

12:19 And I will say to my soul: Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years. Take thy rest: eat, drink, make good cheer.

12:20 Dixit autem illi Deus : Stulte, hac nocte animam tuam repetunt a te : quæ autem parasti, cujus erunt ?

12:20 But God said to him: Thou fool, this night do they require thy soul of thee. And whose shall those things be which thou hast provided?

12:21 Sic est qui sibi thesaurizat, et non est in Deum dives.

12:21 So is he that layeth up treasure for himself and is not rich towards God.

12:22 Dixitque ad discipulos suos : Ideo dico vobis, nolite solliciti esse animæ vestræ quid manducetis, neque corpori quid induamini.

12:22 And he said to his disciples: Therefore I say to you: Be not solicitous for your life, what you shall eat, nor for your body, what you shall put on.

12:23 Anima plus est quam esca, et corpus plus quam vestimentum.

12:23 The life is more than the meat: and the body is more than the raiment.

12:24 Considerate corvos, quia non seminant, neque metunt, quibus non est cellarium, neque horreum, et Deus pascit illos. Quanto magis vos pluris estis illis ?

12:24 Consider the ravens, for they sow not, neither do they reap, neither have they storehouse nor barn, and God feedeth them. How much are you more valuable than they?

12:25 Quis autem vestrum cogitando potest adjicere ad staturam suam cubitum unum ?

12:25 And which of you by taking thought can add to his stature one cubit?

12:26 Si ergo neque quod minimum est potestis, quid de ceteris solliciti estis ?

12:26 If then ye be not able to do so much as the least thing, why are you solicitous for the rest?

12:27 Considerate lilia quomodo crescunt : non laborant, neque nent : dico autem vobis, nec Salomon in omni gloria sua vestiebatur sicut unum ex istis.

12:27 Consider the lilies, how they grow: they labour not, neither do they spin. But I say to you, not even Solomon in all his glory was clothed like one of these.

12:28 Si autem fœnum, quod hodie est in agro, et cras in clibanum mittitur, Deus sic vestit : quanto magis vos pusillæ fidei ?

12:28 Now, if God clothe in this manner the grass that is to-day in the field and to-morrow is cast into the oven: how much more you, O ye of little faith?

12:29 Et vos nolite quærere quid manducetis, aut quid bibatis : et nolite in sublime tolli :

12:29 And seek not what you shall eat or what you shall drink: and be not lifted up on high.

12:30 hæc enim omnia gentes mundi quærunt. Pater autem vester scit quoniam his indigetis.

12:30 For all these things do the nations of the world seek. But your Father knoweth that you have need of these things.

12:31 Verumtamen quærite primum regnum Dei, et justitiam ejus : et hæc omnia adjicientur vobis.

12:31 But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his justice: and all these things shall be added unto you.

12:32 Nolite timere pusillus grex, quia complacuit Patri vestro dare vobis regnum.

12:32 Fear not, little flock, for it hath pleased your Father to give you a kingdom.

12:33 Vendite quæ possidetis, et date eleemosynam. Facite vobis sacculos, qui non veterascunt, thesaurum non deficientem in cælis : quo fur non appropriat, neque tinea corrumpit.

12:33 Sell what you possess and give alms. Make to yourselves bags which grow not old, a treasure in heaven which faileth not: where no thief approacheth, nor moth corrupteth.

12:34 Ubi enim thesaurus vester est, ibi et cor vestrum erit.

12:34 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

12:35 Sint lumbi vestri præcincti, et lucernæ ardentes in manibus vestris,

12:35 Let your loins be girt and lamps burning in your hands.

12:36 et vos similes hominibus exspectantibus dominum suum quando revertatur a nuptiis : ut, cum venerit et pulsaverit, confestim aperiant ei.

12:36 And you yourselves like to men who wait for their lord, when he shall return from the wedding; that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open to him immediately.

12:37 Beati servi illi quos, cum venerit dominus, invenerit vigilantes : amen dico vobis, quod præcinget se, et faciet illos discumbere, et transiens ministrabit illis.

12:37 Blessed are those servants whom the Lord, when he cometh, shall find watching. Amen I say to you that he will gird himself and make them sit down to meat and passing will minister unto them.

12:38 Et si venerit in secunda vigilia, et si in tertia vigilia venerit, et ita invenerit, beati sunt servi illi.

12:38 And if he shall come in the second watch or come in the third watch and find them so, blessed are those servants.

12:39 Hoc autem scitote, quoniam si sciret paterfamilias, qua hora fur veniret, vigilaret utique, et non sineret perfodi domum suam.

12:39 But this know ye, that if the householder did know at what hour the thief would come, he would surely watch and would not suffer his house to be broken open.

12:40 Et vos estote parati : quia qua hora non putatis, Filius hominis veniet.

12:40 Be you then also ready: for at what hour you think not the Son of man will come.

12:41 Ait autem ei Petrus : Domine, ad nos dicis hanc parabolam, an et ad omnes ?

12:41 And Peter said to him: Lord, dost thou speak this parable to us, or likewise to all?

12:42 Dixit autem Dominus : Quis, putas, est fidelis dispensator, et prudens, quem constituit dominus supra familiam suam, ut det illis in tempore tritici mensuram ?

12:42 And the Lord said: Who thinkest thou is the faithful and wise steward, whom his lord setteth over his family, to give them their measure of wheat in due season?

12:43 Beatus ille servus quem, cum venerit dominus, invenerit ita facientem.

12:43 Blessed is that servant whom, when his lord shall come, he shall find so doing.

12:44 Vere dico vobis, quoniam supra omnia quæ possidet, constituet illum.

12:44 Verily I say to you, he will set him over all that he possesseth.

12:45 Quod si dixerit servus ille in corde suo : Moram facit dominus meus venire : et cœperit percutere servos, et ancillas, et edere, et bibere, et inebriari :

12:45 But if that servant shall say in his heart: My Lord is long a coming; and shall begin to strike the men-servants and maid-servants, and to eat and to drink and be drunk:

12:46 veniet dominus servi illius in die qua non sperat, et hora qua nescit, et dividet eum, partemque ejus cum infidelibus ponet.

12:46 The lord of that servant will come in the day that he hopeth not, and at the hour that he knoweth not: and shall separate him and shall appoint him his portion with unbelievers.

12:47 Ille autem servus qui cognovit voluntatem domini sui, et non præparavit, et non facit secundum voluntatem ejus, vapulabit multis :

12:47 And that servant, who knew the will of his lord and prepared not himself and did not according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.

12:48 qui autem non cognovit, et fecit digna plagis, vapulabit paucis. Omni autem cui multum datum est, multum quæretur ab eo : et cui commendaverunt multum, plus petent ab eo.

12:48 But he that knew not and did things worthy of stripes shall be beaten with few stripes. And unto whomsoever much is given, of him much shall be required: and to whom they have committed much, of him they will demand the more.

12:49 Ignem veni mittere in terram, et quid volo nisi ut accendatur ?

12:49 I am come to cast fire on the earth. And what will I, but that it be kindled?

12:50 Baptismo autem habeo baptizari : et quomodo coarctor usque dum perficiatur ?

12:50 And I have a baptism wherewith I am to be baptized. And how am I straitened until it be accomplished?

12:51 Putatis quia pacem veni dare in terram ? non, dico vobis, sed separationem :

12:51 Think ye, that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, no; but separation.

12:52 erunt enim ex hoc quinque in domo una divisi, tres in duos, et duo in tres

12:52 For there shall be from henceforth five in one house divided: three against two, and two against three.

12:53 dividentur : pater in filium, et filius in patrem suum, mater in filiam, et filia in matrem, socrus in nurum suam, et nurus in socrum suam.

12:53 The father shall be divided against the son and the son against his father: the mother against the daughter and the daughter against her mother: the mother-in-law against the daughter-in-law and the daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law.

12:54 Dicebat autem et ad turbas : Cum videritis nubem orientem ab occasu, statim dicitis : Nimbus venit : et ita fit.

12:54 And he said also to the multitudes: When you see a cloud rising from the west, presently you say: A shower is coming. And so it happeneth.

12:55 Et cum austrum flantem, dicitis : Quia æstus erit : et fit.

12:55 And when ye see the south wind blow, you say: There will heat. And it cometh to pass.

12:56 Hypocritæ ! faciem cæli et terræ nostis probare : hoc autem tempus quomodo non probatis ?

12:56 You hypocrites, you know how to discern the face of the heaven and of the earth: but how is it that you do not discern this time?

12:57 quid autem et a vobis ipsis non judicatis quod justum est ?

12:57 And why, even of yourselves, do you not judge that which is just?

12:58 Cum autem vadis cum adversario tuo ad principem, in via da operam liberari ab illo, ne forte trahat te ad judicem, et judex tradat te exactori, et exactor mittat te in carcerem.

12:58 And when thou goest with thy adversary to the prince, whilst thou art in the way, endeavour to be delivered from him: lest perhaps he draw thee to he judge, and the judge deliver thee to the exacter, and the exacter cast thee into prison.

12:59 Dico tibi, non exies inde, donec etiam novissimum minutum reddas.

12:59 I say to thee, thou shalt not go out thence until thou pay the very last mite.

Chapter 13

13:1 Aderant autem quidam ipso in tempore, nuntiantes illi de Galilæis, quorum sanguinem Pilatus miscuit cum sacrificiis eorum.

13:1 And there were present, at that very time, some that told him of the Galileans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices.

13:2 Et respondens dixit illis : Putatis quod hi Galilæi præ omnibus Galilæis peccatores fuerint, quia talia passi sunt ?

13:2 And he answering, said to them: Think you that these Galileans were sinners above all the men of Galilee, because they suffered such things?

13:3 Non, dico vobis : sed nisi pœnitentiam habueritis, omnes similiter peribitis.

13:3 No, I say to you: but unless you shall do penance, you shall all likewise perish.

13:4 Sicut illi decem et octo, supra quos cecidit turris in Siloë, et occidit eos : putatis quia et ipsi debitores fuerint præter omnes homines habitantes in Jerusalem ?

13:4 Or those eighteen upon whom the tower fell in Siloe and slew them: think you that they also were debtors above all the men that dwelt in Jerusalem?

13:5 Non, dico vobis : sed si pœnitentiam non egeritis, omnes similiter peribitis.

13:5 No, I say to you: but except you do penance, you shall all likewise perish.

13:6 Dicebat autem et hanc similitudinem : Arborem fici habebat quidam plantatam in vinea sua, et venit quærens fructum in illa, et non invenit.

13:6 He spoke also this parable: A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard: and he came seeking fruit on it and found none.

13:7 Dixit autem ad cultorem vineæ : Ecce anni tres sunt ex quo venio quærens fructum in ficulnea hac, et non invenio : succide ergo illam : ut quid etiam terram occupat ?

13:7 And he said to the dresser of the vineyard: Behold, for these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree and I find none. Cut it down therefore. Why cumbereth it the ground?

13:8 At ille respondens, dicit illi : Domine dimitte illam et hoc anno, usque dum fodiam circa illam, et mittam stercora,

13:8 But he answering, said to him: Lord, let it alone this year also, until I dig about it and dung it.

13:9 et siquidem fecerit fructum : sin autem, in futurum succides eam.

13:9 And if happily it bear fruit: but if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down.

13:10 Erat autem docens in synagoga eorum sabbatis.

13:10 And he was teaching in their synagogue on their sabbath.

13:11 Et ecce mulier, quæ habebat spiritum infirmitatis annis decem et octo : et erat inclinata, nec omnino poterat sursum respicere.

13:11 And behold there was a woman who had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years. And she was bowed together: neither could she look upwards at all.

13:12 Quam cum videret Jesus, vocavit eam ad se, et ait illi : Mulier, dimissa es ab infirmitate tua.

13:12 Whom when Jesus saw, he called her unto him and said to her: Woman, thou art delivered from thy infirmity.

13:13 Et imposuit illi manus, et confestim erecta est, et glorificabat Deum.

13:13 And he laid his hands upon her: and immediately she was made straight and glorified God.

13:14 Respondens autem archisynagogus, indignans quia sabbato curasset Jesus, dicebat turbæ : Sex dies sunt in quibus oportet operari : in his ergo venite, et curamini, et non in die sabbati.

13:14 And the ruler of the synagogue being angry that Jesus had healed on the sabbath answering, said to the multitude: Six days there are wherein you ought to work. In them therefore come and be healed: and not on the sabbath day.

13:15 Respondens autem ad illum Dominus, dixit : Hypocritæ, unusquisque vestrum sabbato non solvit bovem suum, aut asinum a præsepio, et ducit adaquare ?

13:15 And the Lord answering him, said: Ye hypocrites, doth not every one of you, on the sabbath day, loose his ox or his ass from the manger and lead them to water?

13:16 Hanc autem filiam Abrahæ, quam alligavit Satanas, ecce decem et octo annis, non oportuit solvi a vinculo isto die sabbati ?

13:16 And ought not this daughter of Abraham, whom Satan hath bound, lo, these eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day?

13:17 Et cum hæc diceret, erubescebant omnes adversarii ejus : et omnis populus gaudebat in universis, quæ gloriose fiebant ab eo.

13:17 And when he said these things, all his adversaries were ashamed: and all the people rejoiced for all the things that were gloriously done by him.

13:18 Dicebat ergo : Cui simile est regnum Dei, et cui simile æstimabo illud ?

13:18 He said therefore: To what is the kingdom of God like, and whereunto shall I resemble it?

13:19 Simile est grano sinapis, quod acceptum homo misit in hortum suum, et crevit, et factum est in arborem magnam : et volucres cæli requieverunt in ramis ejus.

13:19 It is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took and cast into his garden: and it grew and became a great tree, and the birds of the air lodged in the branches thereof.

13:20 Et iterum dixit : Cui simile æstimabo regnum Dei ?

13:20 And again he said: Whereunto shall I esteem the kingdom of God to be like?

13:21 Simile est fermento, quod acceptum mulier abscondit in farinæ sata tria, donec fermentaretur totum.

13:21 It is like to leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.

13:22 Et ibat per civitates et castella, docens, et iter faciens in Jerusalem.

13:22 And he went through the cities and towns teaching and making his journey to Jerusalem.

13:23 Ait autem illi quidam : Domine, si pauci sunt, qui salvantur ? Ipse autem dixit ad illos :

13:23 And a certain man said to him: Lord, are they few that are saved? But he said to them:

13:24 Contendite intrare per angustam portam : quia multi, dico vobis, quærent intrare, et non poterunt.

13:24 Strive to enter by the narrow gate: for many, I say to you, shall seek to enter and shall not be able.

13:25 Cum autem intraverit paterfamilias, et clauserit ostium, incipietis foris stare, et pulsare ostium, dicentes : Domine, aperi nobis : et respondens dicet vobis : Nescio vos unde sitis :

13:25 But when the master of the house shall be gone in and shall shut the door, you shall begin to stand without; and knock at the door, saying: Lord, open to us. And he answering, shall say to you: I know you not, whence you are.

13:26 tunc incipietis dicere : Manducavimus coram te, et bibimus, et in plateis nostris docuisti.

13:26 Then you shall begin to say: We have eaten and drunk in thy presence: and thou hast taught in our streets.

13:27 Et dicet vobis : Nescio vos unde sitis : discedite a me omnes operarii iniquitatis.

13:27 And he shall say to you: I know you not, whence you are. Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity.

13:28 Ibi erit fletus et stridor dentium : cum videritis Abraham, et Isaac, et Jacob, et omnes prophetas in regno Dei, vos autem expelli foras.

13:28 There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth; when you shall see Abraham and Isaac and Jacob and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God: and you yourselves thrust out.

13:29 Et venient ab oriente, et occidente, et aquilone, et austro, et accumbent in regno Dei.

13:29 And there shall come from the east and the west and the north and the south: and shall sit down in the kingdom of God.

13:30 Et ecce sunt novissimi qui erunt primi, et sunt primi qui erunt novissimi.

13:30 And behold, they are last that shall be first: and they are first that shall be last.

13:31 In ipsa die accesserunt quidam pharisæorum, dicentes illi : Exi, et vade hinc : quia Herodes vult te occidere.

13:31 The same day, there came some of the Pharisees, saying to him: Depart, and get thee hence, for Herod hath a mind to kill thee.

13:32 Et ait illis : Ite, et dicite vulpi illi : Ecce ejicio dæmonia, et sanitates perficio hodie, et cras, et tertia die consummor.

13:32 And he said to them: Go and tell that fox: Behold, I cast out devils and do cures, to-day and to-morrow, and the third day I am consummated.

13:33 Verumtamen oportet me hodie et cras et sequenti die ambulare : quia non capit prophetam perire extra Jerusalem.

13:33 Nevertheless, I must walk to-day and to-morrow and the day following, because it cannot be that a prophet perish, out of Jerusalem.

13:34 Jerusalem, Jerusalem, quæ occidis prophetas, et lapidas eos qui mittuntur ad te, quoties volui congregare filios tuos quemadmodum avis nidum suum sub pennis, et noluisti ?

13:34 Jerusalem, Jerusalem, that killest the prophets; and stonest them that are sent to thee, how often would I have gathered thy children as the bird doth her brood under her wings, and thou wouldest not?

13:35 Ecce relinquetur vobis domus vestra deserta. Dico autem vobis, quia non videbitis me donec veniat cum dicetis : Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini.

13:35 Behold your house shall be left to you desolate. And I say to you that you shall not see me till the time come when you shall say: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.

Chapter 14

14:1 Et factum est cum intraret Jesus in domum cujusdam principis pharisæorum sabbato manducare panem, et ipsi observabant eum.

14:1 And it came to pass, when Jesus went into the house of one of the Pharisees, on the sabbath day, that they watched him.

14:2 Et ecce homo quidam hydropicus erat ante illum.

14:2 And behold, there was a certain man before him that had the dropsy.

14:3 Et respondens Jesus dixit ad legisperitos et pharisæos, dicens : Si licet sabbato curare ?

14:3 And Jesus answering, spoke to the lawyers and Pharisees, saying: Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath day?

14:4 At illi tacuerunt. Ipse vero apprehensum sanavit eum, ac dimisit.

14:4 But they held their peace. But he taking him, healed him and sent him away.

14:5 Et respondens ad illos dixit : Cujus vestrum asinus, aut bos in puteum cadet, et non continuo extrahet illum die sabbati ?

14:5 And answering them, he said: Which of you shall have an ass or an ox fall into a pit and will not immediately draw him out, on the sabbath day?

14:6 Et non poterant ad hæc respondere illi.

14:6 And they could not answer him to these things.

14:7 Dicebat autem et ad invitatos parabolam, intendens quomodo primos accubitus eligerent, dicens ad illos :

14:7 And he spoke a parable also to them that were invited, marking how they chose the first seats at the table, saying to them:

14:8 Cum invitatus fueris ad nuptias, non discumbas in primo loco, ne forte honoratior te sit invitatus ab illo.

14:8 When thou art invited to a wedding, sit not down in the first place, lest perhaps one more honourable than thou be invited by him:

14:9 Et veniens is, qui te et illum vocavit, dicat tibi : Da huic locum : et tunc incipias cum rubore novissimum locum tenere.

14:9 And he that invited thee and him, come and say to thee: Give this man place. And then thou begin with shame to take the lowest place.

14:10 Sed cum vocatus fueris, vade, recumbe in novissimo loco : ut, cum venerit qui te invitavit, dicat tibi : Amice, ascende superius. Tunc erit tibi gloria coram simul discumbentibus :

14:10 But when thou art invited, go, sit down in the lowest place; that when he who invited thee cometh, he may say to thee: Friend, go up higher. Then shalt thou have glory before them that sit at table with thee.

14:11 quia omnis, qui se exaltat, humiliabitur : et qui se humiliat, exaltabitur.

14:11 Because every one that exalteth himself shall be humbled: and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

14:12 Dicebat autem et ei, qui invitaverat : Cum facis prandium, aut cœnam, noli vocare amicos tuos, neque fratres tuos, neque cognatos, neque vicinos divites : ne forte te et ipsi reinvitent, et fiat tibi retributio ;

14:12 And he said to him also that had invited him: When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends nor thy brethren nor thy kinsmen nor thy neighbours who are rich; lest perhaps they also invite thee again, and a recompense be made to thee.

14:13 sed cum facis convivium, voca pauperes, debiles, claudos, et cæcos :

14:13 But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame and the blind.

14:14 et beatus eris, quia non habent retribuere tibi : retribuetur enim tibi in resurrectione justorum.

14:14 And thou shalt be blessed, because they have not wherewith to make thee recompense: for recompense shall be made thee at the resurrection of the just.

14:15 Hæc cum audisset quidam de simul discumbentibus, dixit illi : Beatus qui manducabit panem in regno Dei.

14:15 When one of them that sat at table with him had heard these things, he said to him: Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God.

14:16 At ipse dixit ei : Homo quidam fecit cœnam magnam, et vocavit multos.

14:16 But he said to him: A certain man made a great supper and invited many.

14:17 Et misit servum suum hora cœnæ dicere invitatis ut venirent, quia jam parata sunt omnia.

14:17 And he sent his servant at the hour of supper to say to them that were invited, that they should come: for now all things are ready.

14:18 Et cœperunt simul omnes excusare. Primus dixit ei : Villam emi, et necesse habeo exire, et videre illam : rogo te, habe me excusatum.

14:18 And they began all at once to make excuse. The first said to him: I have bought a farm and I must needs go out and see it. I pray thee, hold me excused.

14:19 Et alter dixit : Juga boum emi quinque, et eo probare illa : rogo te, habe me excusatum.

14:19 And another said: I have bought five yoke of oxen and I go to try them. I pray thee, hold me excused.

14:20 Et alius dixit : Uxorem duxi, et ideo non possum venire.

14:20 And another said: I have married a wife; and therefore I cannot come.

14:21 Et reversus servus nuntiavit hæc domino suo. Tunc iratus paterfamilias, dixit servo suo : Exi cito in plateas et vicos civitatis : et pauperes, ac debiles, et cæcos, et claudos introduc huc.

14:21 And the servant returning, told these things to his lord. Then the master of the house, being angry, said to his servant: Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city; and bring in hither the poor and the feeble and the blind and the lame.

14:22 Et ait servus : Domine, factum est ut imperasti, et adhuc locus est.

14:22 And the servant said: Lord, it is done as thou hast commanded; and yet there is room.

14:23 Et ait dominus servo : Exi in vias, et sæpes : et compelle intrare, ut impleatur domus mea.

14:23 And the Lord said to the servant: Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled.

14:24 Dico autem vobis quod nemo virorum illorum qui vocati sunt, gustabit cœnam meam.

14:24 But I say unto you that none of those men that were invited shall taste of my supper.

14:25 Ibant autem turbæ multæ cum eo : et conversus dixit ad illos :

14:25 And there went great multitudes with him. And turning, he said to them:

14:26 Si quis venit ad me, et non odit patrem suum, et matrem, et uxorem, et filios, et fratres, et sorores, adhuc autem et animam suam, non potest meus esse discipulus.

14:26 If any man come to me, and hate not his father and mother and wife and children and brethren and sisters, yea and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.

14:27 Et qui non bajulat crucem suam, et venit post me, non potest meus esse discipulus.

14:27 And whosoever doth not carry his cross and come after me cannot be my disciple.

14:28 Quis enim ex vobis volens turrim ædificare, non prius sedens computat sumptus, qui necessarii sunt, si habeat ad perficiendum,

14:28 For which of you, having a mind to build a tower, doth not first sit down and reckon the charges that are necessary, whether he have wherewithal to finish it:

14:29 ne, posteaquam posuerit fundamentum, et non potuerit perficere, omnes qui vident, incipiant illudere ei,

14:29 Lest, after he hath laid the foundation and is not able to finish it, all that see it begin to mock him,

14:30 dicentes : Quia hic homo cœpit ædificare, et non potuit consummare ?

14:30 Saying: This man began to build and was not able to finish.

14:31 Aut quis rex iturus committere bellum adversus alium regem, non sedens prius cogitat, si possit cum decem millibus occurrere ei, qui cum viginti millibus venit ad se ?

14:31 Or, what king, about to go to make war against another king, doth not first sit down and think whether he be able, with ten thousand, to meet him that, with twenty thousand, cometh against him?

14:32 Alioquin adhuc illo longe agente, legationem mittens rogat ea quæ pacis sunt.

14:32 Or else, while the other is yet afar off, sending an embassy, he desireth conditions of peace.

14:33 Sic ergo omnis ex vobis, qui non renuntiat omnibus quæ possidet, non potest meus esse discipulus.

14:33 So likewise every one of you that doth not renounce all that he possesseth cannot be my disciple.

14:34 Bonum est sal : si autem sal evanuerit, in quo condietur ?

14:34 Salt is good. But if the salt shall lose its savour, wherewith shall it be seasoned?

14:35 Neque in terram, neque in sterquilinium utile est, sed foras mittetur. Qui habet aures audiendi, audiat.

14:35 It is neither profitable for the land nor for the dunghill: but shall be cast out. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

Chapter 15

15:1 Erant autem appropinquantes ei publicani, et peccatores ut audirent illum.

15:1 Now the publicans and sinners drew near unto him to hear him.

15:2 Et murmurabant pharisæi, et scribæ, dicentes : Quia hic peccatores recipit, et manducat cum illis.

15:2 And the Pharisees and the scribes murmured, saying: This man receiveth sinners and eateth with them.

15:3 Et ait ad illos parabolam istam dicens :

15:3 And he spoke to them this parable, saying:

15:4 Quis ex vobis homo, qui habet centum oves, et si perdiderit unam ex illis, nonne dimittit nonaginta novem in deserto, et vadit ad illam quæ perierat, donec inveniat eam ?

15:4 What man of you that hath an hundred sheep, and if he shall lose one of them, doth he not leave the ninety-nine in the desert and go after that which was lost, until he find it?

15:5 Et cum invenerit eam, imponit in humeros suos gaudens :

15:5 And when he hath found it, lay it upon his shoulders, rejoicing?

15:6 et veniens domum convocat amicos et vicinos, dicens illis : Congratulamini mihi, quia inveni ovem meam, quæ perierat.

15:6 And coming home, call together his friends and neighbours, saying to them: Rejoice with me, because I have found my sheep that was lost?

15:7 Dico vobis quod ita gaudium erit in cælo super uno peccatore pœnitentiam agente, quam super nonaginta novem justis, qui non indigent pœnitentia.

15:7 I say to you that even so there shall be joy in heaven upon one sinner that doth penance, more than upon ninety-nine just who need not penance.

15:8 Aut quæ mulier habens drachmas decem, si perdiderit drachmam unam, nonne accendit lucernam, et everrit domum, et quærit diligenter, donec inveniat ?

15:8 Or what woman having ten groats, if she lose one groat, doth not light a candle and sweep the house and seek diligently until she find it?

15:9 Et cum invenerit convocat amicas et vicinas, dicens : Congratulamini mihi, quia inveni drachmam quam perdideram.

15:9 And when she hath found it, call together her friends and neighbours, saying: Rejoice with me, because I have found the groat which I had lost.

15:10 Ita, dico vobis, gaudium erit coram angelis Dei super uno peccatore pœnitentiam agente.

15:10 So I say to you, there shall be joy before the angels of God upon one sinner doing penance.

15:11 Ait autem : Homo quidam habuit duos filios :

15:11 And he said: A certain man had two sons.

15:12 et dixit adolescentior ex illis patri : Pater, da mihi portionem substantiæ, quæ me contingit. Et divisit illis substantiam.

15:12 And the younger of them said to his father: Father, give me the portion of substance that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his substance.

15:13 Et non post multos dies, congregatis omnibus, adolescentior filius peregre profectus est in regionem longinquam, et ibi dissipavit substantiam suam vivendo luxuriose.

15:13 And not many days after, the younger son, gathering all together, went abroad into a far country: and there wasted his substance, living riotously.

15:14 Et postquam omnia consummasset, facta est fames valida in regione illa, et ipse cœpit egere.

15:14 And after he had spent all, there came a mighty famine in that country: and he began to be in want.

15:15 Et abiit, et adhæsit uni civium regionis illius : et misit illum in villam suam ut pasceret porcos.

15:15 And he went and cleaved to one of the citizens of that country. And he sent him into his farm to feed swine.

15:16 Et cupiebat implere ventrem suum de siliquis, quas porci manducabant : et nemo illi dabat.

15:16 And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks the swine did eat: and no man gave unto him.

15:17 In se autem reversus, dixit : Quanti mercenarii in domo patris mei abundant panibus, ego autem hic fame pereo !

15:17 And returning to himself, he said: How many hired servants in my father's house abound with bread, and I here perish with hunger!

15:18 surgam, et ibo ad patrem meum, et dicam ei : Pater, peccavi in cælum, et coram te :

15:18 I will arise and will go to my father and say to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven and before thee.

15:19 jam non sum dignus vocari filius tuus : fac me sicut unum de mercenariis tuis.

15:19 I am not worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants.

15:20 Et surgens venit ad patrem suum. Cum autem adhuc longe esset, vidit illum pater ipsius, et misericordia motus est, et accurrens cecidit super collum ejus, et osculatus est eum.

15:20 And rising up, he came to his father. And when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him and was moved with compassion and running to him fell upon his neck and kissed him.

15:21 Dixitque ei filius : Pater, peccavi in cælum, et coram te : jam non sum dignus vocari filius tuus.

15:21 And the son said to him: Father: I have sinned against heaven and before thee I am not now worthy to be called thy son.

15:22 Dixit autem pater ad servos suos : Cito proferte stolam primam, et induite illum, et date annulum in manum ejus, et calceamenta in pedes ejus :

15:22 And the father said to his servants: Bring forth quickly the first robe and put it on him: and put a ring on his hand and shoes on his feet.

15:23 et adducite vitulum saginatum, et occidite, et manducemus, et epulemur :

15:23 And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it: and let us eat and make merry:

15:24 quia hic filius meus mortuus erat, et revixit : perierat, et inventus est. Et cœperunt epulari.

15:24 Because this my son was dead and is come to life again, was lost and is found. And they began to be merry.

15:25 Erat autem filius ejus senior in agro : et cum veniret, et appropinquaret domui, audivit symphoniam et chorum :

15:25 Now his elder son was in the field and when he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard music and dancing.

15:26 et vocavit unum de servis, et interrogavit quid hæc essent.

15:26 And he called one of the servants, and asked what these things meant.

15:27 Isque dixit illi : Frater tuus venit, et occidit pater tuus vitulum saginatum, quia salvum illum recepit.

15:27 And he said to him: Thy brother is come and thy father hath killed the fatted calf, because he hath received him safe.

15:28 Indignatus est autem, et nolebat introire. Pater ergo illius egressus, cœpit rogare illum.

15:28 And he was angry and would not go in. His father therefore coming out began to entreat him.

15:29 At ille respondens, dixit patri suo : Ecce tot annis servio tibi, et numquam mandatum tuum præterivi : et numquam dedisti mihi hædum ut cum amicis meis epularer.

15:29 And he answering, said to his father: Behold, for so many years do I serve thee and I have never transgressed thy commandment: and yet thou hast never given me a kid to make merry with my friends.

15:30 Sed postquam filius tuus hic, qui devoravit substantiam suam cum meretricibus, venit, occidisti illi vitulum saginatum.

15:30 But as soon as this thy son is come, who hath devoured his substance with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf.

15:31 At ipse dixit illi : Fili, tu semper mecum es, et omnia mea tua sunt :

15:31 But he said to him: Son, thou art always with me; and all I have is thine.

15:32 epulari autem, et gaudere oportebat, quia frater tuus hic mortuus erat, et revixit ; perierat, et inventus est.

15:32 But it was fit that we should make merry and be glad: for this thy brother was dead and is come to life again; he was lost, and is found.

Chapter 16

16:1 Dicebat autem et ad discipulos suos : Homo quidam erat dives, qui habebat villicum : et hic diffamatus est apud illum quasi dissipasset bona ipsius.

16:1 And he said also to his disciples: There was a certain rich man who had a steward: and the same was accused unto him, that he had wasted his goods.

16:2 Et vocavit illum, et ait illi : Quid hoc audio de te ? redde rationem villicationis tuæ : jam enim non poteris villicare.

16:2 And he called him and said to him: How is it that I hear this of thee? Give an account of thy stewardship: for now thou canst be steward no longer.

16:3 Ait autem villicus intra se : Quid faciam, quia dominus meus aufert a me villicationem ? Fodere non valeo, mendicare erubesco.

16:3 And the steward said within himself: What shall I do, because my lord taketh away from me the stewardship? To dig I am not able; to beg I am ashamed.

16:4 Scio quid faciam, ut, cum amotus fuero a villicatione, recipiant me in domos suas.

16:4 I know what I will do, that when I shall be removed from the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses.

16:5 Convocatis itaque singulis debitoribus domini sui, dicebat primo : Quantum debes domino meo ?

16:5 Therefore, calling together every one of his lord's debtors, he said to the first: How much dost thou owe my lord?

16:6 At ille dixit : Centum cados olei. Dixitque illi : Accipe cautionem tuam : et sede cito, scribe quinquaginta.

16:6 But he said: An hundred barrels of oil. And he said to him: Take thy bill and sit down quickly and write fifty.

16:7 Deinde alii dixit : Tu vero quantum debes ? Qui ait : Centum coros tritici. Ait illi : Accipe litteras tuas, et scribe octoginta.

16:7 Then he said to another: And how much dost thou owe? Who said: An hundred quarters of wheat. He said to him: Take thy bill and write eighty.

16:8 Et laudavit dominus villicum iniquitatis, quia prudenter fecisset : quia filii hujus sæculi prudentiores filiis lucis in generatione sua sunt.

16:8 And the lord commended the unjust steward, forasmuch as he had done wisely: for the children of this world are wiser in their generation than the children of light.

16:9 Et ego vobis dico : facite vobis amicos de mammona iniquitatis : ut, cum defeceritis, recipiant vos in æterna tabernacula.

16:9 And I say to you: Make unto you friends of the mammon of iniquity: that when you shall fail, they may receive you into everlasting dwellings.

16:10 Qui fidelis est in minimo, et in majori fidelis est : et qui in modico iniquus est, et in majori iniquus est.

16:10 He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in that which is greater: and he that is unjust in that which is little is unjust also in that which is greater.

16:11 Si ergo in iniquo mammona fideles non fuistis quod verum est, quis credet vobis ?

16:11 If then you have not been faithful in the unjust mammon, who will trust you with that which is the true?

16:12 Et si in alieno fideles non fuistis, quod vestrum est, quis dabit vobis ?

16:12 And if you have not been faithful in that which is another's, who will give you that which is your own?

16:13 Nemo servus potest duobus dominis servire : aut enim unum odiet, et alterum diliget : aut uni adhærebit, et alterum contemnet. Non potestis Deo servire et mammonæ.

16:13 No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one and love the other: or he will hold to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.

16:14 Audiebant autem omnia hæc pharisæi, qui erant avari : et deridebant illum.

16:14 Now the Pharisees, who were covetous, heard all these things: and they derided him.

16:15 Et ait illis : Vos estis qui justificatis vos coram hominibus : Deus autem novit corda vestra : quia quod hominibus altum est, abominatio est ante Deum.

16:15 And he said to them: you are they who justify yourselves before men, but God knoweth your hearts. For that which is high to men is an abomination before God.

16:16 Lex et prophetæ usque ad Joannem : ex eo regnum Dei evangelizatur, et omnis in illud vim facit.

16:16 The law and the prophets were until John. From that time the kingdom of God is preached: and every one useth violence towards it.

16:17 Facilius est autem cælum et terram præterire, quam de lege unum apicem cadere.

16:17 And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass than one tittle of the law to fall.

16:18 Omnis qui dimittit uxorem suam et alteram ducit, mœchatur : et qui dimissam a viro ducit, mœchatur.

16:18 Every one that putteth away his wife and marrieth another committeth adultery: and he that marrieth her that is put away from her husband committeth adultery.

16:19 Homo quidam erat dives, qui induebatur purpura et bysso, et epulabatur quotidie splendide.

16:19 There was a certain rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and feasted sumptuously every day.

16:20 Et erat quidam mendicus, nomine Lazarus, qui jacebat ad januam ejus, ulceribus plenus,

16:20 And there was a certain beggar, named Lazarus, who lay at his gate, full of sores,

16:21 cupiens saturari de micis quæ cadebant de mensa divitis, et nemo illi dabat : sed et canes veniebant, et lingebant ulcera ejus.

16:21 Desiring to be filled with the crumbs that fell from the rich man's table. And no one did give him: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores.

16:22 Factum est autem ut moreretur mendicus, et portaretur ab angelis in sinum Abrahæ. Mortuus est autem et dives, et sepultus est in inferno.

16:22 And it came to pass that the beggar died and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom. And the rich man also died: and he was buried in hell.

16:23 Elevans autem oculos suos, cum esset in tormentis, vidit Abraham a longe, et Lazarum in sinu ejus :

16:23 And lifting up his eyes when he was in torments, he saw Abraham afar off and Lazarus in his bosom:

16:24 et ipse clamans dixit : Pater Abraham, miserere mei, et mitte Lazarum ut intingat extremum digiti sui in aquam, ut refrigeret linguam meam, quia crucior in hac flamma.

16:24 And he cried and said: Father Abraham, have mercy on me and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water to cool my tongue: for I am tormented in this flame.

16:25 Et dixit illi Abraham : Fili, recordare quia recepisti bona in vita tua, et Lazarus similiter mala : nunc autem hic consolatur, tu vero cruciaris :

16:25 And Abraham said to him: Son, remember that thou didst receive good things in thy lifetime, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted and thou art tormented.

16:26 et in his omnibus inter nos et vos chaos magnum firmatum est : ut hi qui volunt hinc transire ad vos, non possint, neque inde huc transmeare.

16:26 And besides all this, between us and you, there is fixed a great chaos: so that they who would pass from hence to you cannot, nor from thence come hither.

16:27 Et ait : Rogo ergo te, pater, ut mittas eum in domum patris mei :

16:27 And he said: Then, father, I beseech thee that thou wouldst send him to my father's house, for I have five brethren,

16:28 habeo enim quinque fratres : ut testetur illis, ne et ipsi veniant in hunc locum tormentorum.

16:28 That he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torments.

16:29 Et ait illi Abraham : Habent Moysen et prophetas : audiant illos.

16:29 And Abraham said to him: They have Moses and the prophets. Let them hear them.

16:30 At ille dixit : Non, pater Abraham : sed si quis ex mortuis ierit ad eos, pœnitentiam agent.

16:30 But he said: No, father Abraham: but if one went to them from the dead, they will do penance.

16:31 Ait autem illi : Si Moysen et prophetas non audiunt, neque si quis ex mortuis resurrexerit, credent.

16:31 And he said to him: If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they believe, if one rise again from the dead.

Chapter 17

17:1 Et ait ad discipulos suos : Impossibile est ut non veniant scandala : væ autem illi per quem veniunt.

17:1 And he said to his disciples: It is impossible that scandals should not come. But woe to him through whom they come!

17:2 Utilius est illi si lapis molaris imponatur circa collum ejus, et projiciatur in mare quam ut scandalizet unum de pusillis istis.

17:2 It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck and he cast into the sea, than that he should scandalize one of these little ones.

17:3 Attendite vobis : Si peccaverit in te frater tuus, increpa illum : et si pœnitentiam egerit, dimitte illi.

17:3 Take heed to yourselves. If thy brother sin against thee, reprove him: and if he do penance, forgive him.

17:4 Et si septies in die peccaverit in te, et septies in die conversus fuerit ad te, dicens : Pœnitet me, dimitte illi.

17:4 And if he sin against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day be converted unto thee, saying: I repent: forgive him.

17:5 Et dixerunt apostoli Domino : Adauge nobis fidem.

17:5 And the apostles said to the Lord: Increase our faith.

17:6 Dixit autem Dominus : Si habueritis fidem sicut granum sinapis, dicetis huic arbori moro : Eradicare, et transplantare in mare, et obediet vobis.

17:6 And the Lord said: If you had faith like to a grain of mustard seed, you might say to this mulberry tree: Be thou rooted up and be thou transplanted into the sea. And it would obey you.

17:7 Quis autem vestrum habens servum arantem aut pascentem, qui regresso de agro dicat illi : Statim transi, recumbe :

17:7 But which of you, having a servant ploughing or feeding cattle, will say to him, when he is come from the field: Immediately go. Sit down to meat.

17:8 et non dicat ei : Para quod cœnem, et præcinge te, et ministra mihi donec manducem, et bibam, et post hæc tu manducabis, et bibes ?

17:8 And will not rather say to him: Make ready my supper and gird thyself and serve me, whilst I eat and drink; and afterwards thou shalt eat and drink?

17:9 Numquid gratiam habet servo illi, quia fecit quæ ei imperaverat ?

17:9 Doth he thank that servant for doing the things which he commanded him?

17:10 non puto. Sic et vos cum feceritis omnia quæ præcepta sunt vobis, dicite : Servi inutiles sumus : quod debuimus facere, fecimus.

17:10 I think not. So you also, when you shall have done all these things that are commanded you, say: We are unprofitable servants; we have done that which we ought to do.

17:11 Et factum est, dum iret in Jerusalem, transibat per mediam Samariam et Galilæam.

17:11 And it came to pass, as he was going to Jerusalem, he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee.

17:12 Et cum ingrederetur quoddam castellum, occurrerunt ei decem viri leprosi, qui steterunt a longe :

17:12 And as he entered into a certain town, there met him ten men that were lepers, who stood afar off.

17:13 et levaverunt vocem, dicentes : Jesu præceptor, miserere nostri.

17:13 And lifted up their voice, saying: Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.

17:14 Quos ut vidit, dixit : Ite, ostendite vos sacerdotibus. Et factum est, dum irent, mundati sunt.

17:14 Whom when he saw, he said: Go, shew yourselves to the priests. And it came to pass, as they went, they were made clean.

17:15 Unus autem ex illis, ut vidit quia mundatus est, regressus est, cum magna voce magnificans Deum,

17:15 And one of them, when he saw that he was made clean, went back, with a loud voice glorifying God.

17:16 et cecidit in faciem ante pedes ejus, gratias agens : et hic erat Samaritanus.

17:16 And he fell on his face before his feet, giving thanks. And this was a Samaritan.

17:17 Respondens autem Jesus, dixit : Nonne decem mundati sunt ? et novem ubi sunt ?

17:17 And Jesus answering, said: Were not ten made clean? And where are the nine?

17:18 Non est inventus qui rediret, et daret gloriam Deo, nisi hic alienigena.

17:18 There is no one found to return and give glory to God, but this stranger.

17:19 Et ait illi : Surge, vade : quia fides tua te salvum fecit.

17:19 And he said to him: Arise, go thy way; for thy faith hath made thee whole.

17:20 Interrogatus autem a pharisæis : Quando venit regnum Dei ? respondens eis, dixit : Non venit regnum Dei cum observatione :

17:20 And being asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God should come, he answering them and said: The kingdom of God cometh not with observation.

17:21 neque dicent : Ecce hic, aut ecce illic. Ecce enim regnum Dei intra vos est.

17:21 Neither shall they say: Behold here, or behold there. For lo, the kingdom of God is within you.

17:22 Et ait ad discipulos suos : Venient dies quando desideretis videre unum diem Filii hominis, et non videbitis.

17:22 And he said to his disciples: The days will come when you shall desire to see one day of the Son of man. And you shall not see it.

17:23 Et dicent vobis : Ecce hic, et ecce illic. Nolite ire, neque sectemini :

17:23 And they will say to you: See here, and see there. Go ye not after, nor follow them.

17:24 nam, sicut fulgur coruscans de sub cælo in ea quæ sub cælo sunt, fulget : ita erit Filius hominis in die sua.

17:24 For as the lightning that lighteneth from under heaven shineth unto the parts that are under heaven, so shall the Son of man be in his day.

17:25 Primum autem oportet illum multa pati, et reprobari a generatione hac.

17:25 But first he must suffer many things and be rejected by this generation.

17:26 Et sicut factum est in diebus Noë, ita erit et in diebus Filii hominis :

17:26 And as it came to pass in the days of Noe, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man.

17:27 edebant et bibebant : uxores ducebant et dabantur ad nuptias, usque in diem, qua intravit Noë in arcam : et venit diluvium, et perdidit omnes.

17:27 They did eat and drink, they married wives and were given in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark and the flood came and destroyed them all.

17:28 Similiter sicut factum est in diebus Lot : edebant et bibebant, emebant et vendebant, plantabant et ædificabant :

17:28 Likewise as it came to pass in the days of Lot. They did eat and drink, they bought and sold, they planted and built.

17:29 qua die autem exiit Lot a Sodomis, pluit ignem et sulphur de cælo, et omnes perdidit :

17:29 And in the day that Lot went out of Sodom, it rained fire and brimstone from heaven and destroyed them all.

17:30 secundum hæc erit qua die Filius hominis revelabitur.

17:30 Even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of man shall be revealed.

17:31 In illa hora, qui fuerit in tecto, et vasa ejus in domo, ne descendat tollere illa : et qui in agro, similiter non redeat retro.

17:31 In that hour, he that shall be on the housetop, and his goods in the house, let him not go down to take them away: and he that shall be in the field, in like manner, let him not return back.

17:32 Memores estote uxoris Lot.

17:32 Remember Lot's wife.

17:33 Quicumque quæsierit animam suam salvam facere, perdet illam : et quicumque perdiderit illam, vivificabit eam.

17:33 Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it: and whosoever shall lose it shall preserve it.

17:34 Dico vobis : In illa nocte erunt duo in lecto uno : unus assumetur, et alter relinquetur :

17:34 I say to you: In that night there shall be two men in one bed. The one shall be taken and the other shall be left.

17:35 duæ erunt molentes in unum : una assumetur, et altera relinquetur : duo in agro : unus assumetur, et alter relinquetur.

17:35 Two women shall be grinding together. The one shall be taken and the other shall be left. Two men shall be in the field. The one shall be taken and the other shall be left.

17:36 Respondentes dicunt illi : Ubi Domine ?

17:36 They answering, say to him: Where, Lord?

17:37 Qui dixit illis : Ubicumque fuerit corpus, illuc congregabuntur et aquilæ.

17:37 Who said to them: Wheresoever the body shall be, thither will the eagles also be gathered together.

Chapter 18

18:1 Dicebat autem et parabolam ad illos, quoniam oportet semper orare et non deficere,

18:1 And he spoke also a parable to them, that we ought always to pray and not to faint,

18:2 dicens : Judex quidam erat in quadam civitate, qui Deum non timebat, et hominem non reverebatur.

18:2 Saying: There was a judge in a certain city, who feared not God nor regarded man.

18:3 Vidua autem quædam erat in civitate illa, et veniebat ad eum, dicens : Vindica me de adversario meo.

18:3 And there was a certain widow in that city; and she came to him, saying: Avenge me of my adversary.

18:4 Et nolebat per multum tempus. Post hæc autem dixit intra se : Etsi Deum non timeo, nec hominem revereor :

18:4 And he would not for a long time. But afterwards he said within himself: Although I fear not God nor regard man,

18:5 tamen quia molesta est mihi hæc vidua, vindicabo illam, ne in novissimo veniens sugillet me.

18:5 Yet because this widow is troublesome to me, I will avenge her, lest continually coming she weary me.

18:6 Ait autem Dominus : Audite quid judex iniquitatis dicit :

18:6 And the Lord said: Hear what the unjust judge saith.

18:7 Deus autem non faciet vindictam electorum suorum clamantium ad se die ac nocte, et patientiam habebit in illis ?

18:7 And will not God revenge his elect who cry to him day and night? And will he have patience in their regard?

18:8 Dico vobis quia cito faciet vindictam illorum. Verumtamen Filius hominis veniens, putas, inveniet fidem in terra ?

18:8 I say to you that he will quickly revenge them. But yet the Son of man, when he cometh, shall he find, think you, faith on earth?

18:9 Dixit autem et ad quosdam qui in se confidebant tamquam justi, et aspernabantur ceteros, parabolam istam :

18:9 And to some who trusted in themselves as just and despised others, he spoke also this parable:

18:10 Duo homines ascenderunt in templum ut orarent : unus pharisæus et alter publicanus.

18:10 Two men went up into the temple to pray: the one a Pharisee and the other a publican.

18:11 Pharisæus stans, hæc apud se orabat : Deus, gratias ago tibi, quia non sum sicut ceteri hominum : raptores, injusti, adulteri, velut etiam hic publicanus :

18:11 The Pharisee standing, prayed thus with himself: O God, I give thee thanks that I am not as the rest of men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, as also is this publican.

18:12 jejuno bis in sabbato, decimas do omnium quæ possideo.

18:12 I fast twice in a week: I give tithes of all that I possess.

18:13 Et publicanus a longe stans, nolebat nec oculos ad cælum levare : sed percutiebat pectus suum, dicens : Deus propitius esto mihi peccatori.

18:13 And the publican, standing afar off, would not so much as lift up his eyes towards heaven; but struck his breast, saying: O God, be merciful to me a sinner.

18:14 Dico vobis, descendit hic justificatus in domum suam ab illo : quia omnis qui se exaltat, humiliabitur, et qui se humiliat, exaltabitur.

18:14 I say to you, this man went down into his house justified rather than the other: because every one that exalteth himself shall be humbled: and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

18:15 Afferebant autem ad illum et infantes, ut eos tangeret. Quod cum viderent discipuli, increpabant illos.

18:15 And they brought unto him also infants, that he might touch them. Which when the disciples saw, they rebuked them.

18:16 Jesus autem convocans illos, dixit : Sinite pueros venire ad me, et nolite vetare eos : talium est enim regnum Dei.

18:16 But Jesus, calling them together, said: Suffer children to come to me and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.

18:17 Amen dico vobis, quicumque non acceperit regnum Dei sicut puer, non intrabit in illud.

18:17 Amen, I say to you: Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a child shall not enter into it.

18:18 Et interrogavit eum quidam princeps, dicens : Magister bone, quid faciens vitam æternam possidebo ?

18:18 And a certain ruler asked him, saying: Good master, what shall I do to possess everlasting life?

18:19 Dixit autem ei Jesus : Quid me dicis bonum ? nemo bonus nisi solus Deus.

18:19 And Jesus said to him: Why dost thou call me good? None is good but God alone.

18:20 Mandata nosti : non occides ; non mœchaberis ; non furtum facies ; non falsum testimonium dices ; honora patrem tuum et matrem.

18:20 Thou knowest the commandments: Thou shalt not kill. Thou shalt not commit adultery: Thou shalt not steal: Thou shalt not bear false witness: Honour thy father and mother.

18:21 Qui ait : Hæc omnia custodivi a juventute mea.

18:21 Who said: All these things have I kept from my youth.

18:22 Quo audito, Jesus ait ei : Adhuc unum tibi deest : omnia quæcumque habes vende, et da pauperibus, et habebis thesaurum in cælo : et veni, sequere me.

18:22 Which when Jesus had heard, he said to him: Yet one thing is wanting to thee. Sell all whatever thou hast and give to the poor: and thou shalt have treasure in heaven. And come, follow me.

18:23 His ille auditis, contristatus est : quia dives erat valde.

18:23 He having heard these things, became sorrowful: for he was very rich.

18:24 Videns autem Jesus illum tristem factum, dixit : Quam difficile, qui pecunias habent, in regnum Dei intrabunt !

18:24 And Jesus seeing him become sorrowful, said: How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God

18:25 facilius est enim camelum per foramen acus transire quam divitem intrare in regnum Dei.

18:25 For it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

18:26 Et dixerunt qui audiebant : Et quis potest salvus fieri ?

18:26 And they that heard it said: Who then can be saved?

18:27 Ait illis : Quæ impossibilia sunt apud homines, possibilia sunt apud Deum.

18:27 He said to them: The things that are impossible with men are possible with God.

18:28 Ait autem Petrus : Ecce nos dimisimus omnia et secuti sumus te.

18:28 Then Peter said: Behold, we have left all things and have followed thee.

18:29 Qui dixit eis : Amen dico vobis, nemo est qui reliquit domum, aut parentes, aut fratres, aut uxorem, aut filios propter regnum Dei,

18:29 Who said to them: Amen, I say to you, there is no man that hath left home or parents or brethren or wife or children, for the kingdom of God's sake,

18:30 et non recipiat multo plura in hoc tempore, et in sæculo venturo vitam æternam.

18:30 Who shall not receive much more in this present time, and in the world to come life everlasting.

18:31 Assumpsit autem Jesus duodecim, et ait illis : Ecce ascendimus Jerosolymam, et consummabuntur omnia quæ scripta sunt per prophetas de Filio hominis :

18:31 Then Jesus took unto him the twelve and said to them: Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and all things shall be accomplished which were written by the prophets concerning the Son of man.

18:32 tradetur enim gentibus, et illudetur, et flagellabitur, et conspuetur :

18:32 For he shall be delivered to the Gentiles and shall be mocked and scourged and spit upon.

18:33 et postquam flagellaverint, occident eum, et tertia die resurget.

18:33 And after they have scourged him, they will put him to death. And the third day he shall rise again.

18:34 Et ipsi nihil horum intellexerunt, et erat verbum istud absconditum ab eis, et non intelligebant quæ dicebantur.

18:34 And they understood none of these things, and this word was hid from them: and they understood not the things that were said.

18:35 Factum est autem, cum appropinquaret Jericho, cæcus quidam sedebat secus viam, mendicans.

18:35 Now it came to pass, when he drew nigh to Jericho, that a certain blind man sat by the way side, begging.

18:36 Et cum audiret turbam prætereuntem, interrogabat quid hoc esset.

18:36 And when he heard the multitude passing by, he asked what this meant.

18:37 Dixerunt autem ei quod Jesus Nazarenus transiret.

18:37 And they told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by.

18:38 Et clamavit, dicens : Jesu, fili David, miserere mei.

18:38 And he cried out, saying: Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me.

18:39 Et qui præibant, increpabant eum ut taceret. Ipse vero multo magis clamabat : Fili David, miserere mei.

18:39 And they that went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried out much more: Son of David, have mercy on me.

18:40 Stans autem Jesus jussit illum adduci ad se. Et cum appropinquasset, interrogavit illum,

18:40 And Jesus standing, commanded him to be brought unto him. And when he was come near, he asked him,

18:41 dicens : Quid tibi vis faciam ? At ille dixit : Domine, ut videam.

18:41 Saying; What wilt thou that I do to thee? But he said: Lord, that I may see.

18:42 Et Jesus dixit illi : Respice, fides tua te salvum fecit.

18:42 And Jesus said to him: Receive thy sight: thy faith hath made thee whole.

18:43 Et confestim vidit, et sequebatur illum magnificans Deum. Et omnis plebs ut vidit, dedit laudem Deo.

18:43 And immediately he saw and followed him, glorifying God. And all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God.

Chapter 19

19:1 Et ingressus perambulabat Jericho.

19:1 And entering he walked through Jericho.

19:2 Et ecce vir nomine Zachæus : et hic princeps erat publicanorum, et ipse dives :

19:2 And behold, there was a man named Zacheus, who was the chief of the publicans: and he was rich.

19:3 et quærebat videre Jesum, quis esset : et non poterat præ turba, quia statura pusillus erat.

19:3 And he sought to see Jesus who he was: and he could not for the crowd, because he was low of stature.

19:4 Et præcurrens ascendit in arborem sycomorum ut videret eum : quia inde erat transiturus.

19:4 And running before, he climbed up into a sycamore tree, that he might see him: for he was to pass that way.

19:5 Et cum venisset ad locum, suspiciens Jesus vidit illum, et dixit ad eum : Zachæe, festinans descende : quia hodie in domo tua oportet me manere.

19:5 And when Jesus was come to the place, looking up, he saw him and said to him: Zacheus, make haste and come down: for this day I must abide in thy house.

19:6 Et festinans descendit, et excepit illum gaudens.

19:6 And he made haste and came down and received him with joy.

19:7 Et cum viderent omnes, murmurabant, dicentes quod ad hominem peccatorem divertisset.

19:7 And when all saw it, they murmured, saying, that he was gone to be a guest with a man that was a sinner.

19:8 Stans autem Zachæus, dixit ad Dominum : Ecce dimidium bonorum meorum, Domine, do pauperibus : et si quid aliquem defraudavi, reddo quadruplum.

19:8 But Zacheus standing, said to the Lord: Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have wronged any man of any thing, I restore him fourfold.

19:9 Ait Jesus ad eum : Quia hodie salus domui huic facta est : eo quod et ipse filius sit Abrahæ.

19:9 Jesus said to him: This day is salvation come to this house, because he also is a son of Abraham.

19:10 Venit enim Filius hominis quærere, et salvum facere quod perierat.

19:10 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.

19:11 Hæc illis audientibus adjiciens, dixit parabolam, eo quod esset prope Jerusalem : et quia existimarent quod confestim regnum Dei manifestaretur.

19:11 As they were hearing these things, he added and spoke a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately be manifested.

19:12 Dixit ergo : Homo quidam nobilis abiit in regionem longinquam accipere sibi regnum, et reverti.

19:12 He said therefore: a certain nobleman went into a far country, to receive for himself a kingdom and to return.

19:13 Vocatis autem decem servis suis, dedit eis decem mnas, et ait ad illos : Negotiamini dum venio.

19:13 And calling his ten servants, he gave them ten pounds and said to them: Trade till I come.

19:14 Cives autem ejus oderant eum : et miserunt legationem post illum, dicentes : Nolumus hunc regnare super nos.

19:14 But his citizens hated him and they sent an embassage after him, saying: We will not have this man to reign over us.

19:15 Et factum est ut rediret accepto regno : et jussit vocari servos, quibus dedit pecuniam, ut sciret quantum quisque negotiatus esset.

19:15 And it came to pass that he returned, having received the kingdom: and he commanded his servants to be called, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading,

19:16 Venit autem primus dicens : Domine, mna tua decem mnas acquisivit.

19:16 And the first came saying: Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds.

19:17 Et ait illi : Euge bone serve, quia in modico fuisti fidelis, eris potestatem habens super decem civitates.

19:17 And he said to him: Well done, thou good servant, because thou hast been faithful in a little, thou shalt have power over ten cities.

19:18 Et alter venit, dicens : Domine, mna tua fecit quinque mnas.

19:18 And the second came, saying: Lord, thy pound hath gained five pounds.

19:19 Et huic ait : Et tu esto super quinque civitates.

19:19 And he said to him: Be thou also over five cities.

19:20 Et alter venit, dicens : Domine, ecce mna tua, quam habui repositam in sudario :

19:20 And another came, saying: Lord, behold here is thy pound, which I have kept laid up in a napkin.

19:21 timui enim te, quia homo austerus es : tollis quod non posuisti, et metis quod non seminasti.

19:21 For I feared thee, because thou art an austere man: thou takest up what thou didst not lay down: and thou reapest that which thou didst not sow.

19:22 Dicit ei : De ore tuo te judico, serve nequam. Sciebas quod ego homo austerus sum, tollens quod non posui, et metens quod non seminavi :

19:22 He saith to him: Out of thy own mouth I judge thee, thou wicked servant. Thou knewest that I was an austere man, taking up what I laid not down and reaping that which I did not sow.

19:23 et quare non dedisti pecuniam meam ad mensam, ut ego veniens cum usuris utique exegissem illam ?

19:23 And why then didst thou not give my money into the bank, that at my coming I might have exacted it with usury?

19:24 Et astantibus dixit : Auferte ab illo mnam, et date illi qui decem mnas habet.

19:24 And he said to them that stood by: Take the pound away from him and give it to him that hath ten pounds.

19:25 Et dixerunt ei : Domine, habet decem mnas.

19:25 And they said to him: Lord, he hath ten pounds.

19:26 Dico autem vobis, quia omni habenti dabitur, et abundabit : ab eo autem qui non habet, et quod habet auferetur ab eo.

19:26 But I say to you that to every one that hath shall be given, and he shall abound: and from him that hath not, even that which he hath shall be taken from him.

19:27 Verumtamen inimicos meos illos, qui noluerunt me regnare super se, adducite huc : et interficite ante me.

19:27 But as for those my enemies, who would not have me reign over them, bring them hither and kill them before me.

19:28 Et his dictis, præcedebat ascendens Jerosolymam.

19:28 And having said these things, he went before, going up to Jerusalem.

19:29 Et factum est, cum appropinquasset ad Bethphage et Bethaniam, ad montem qui vocatur Oliveti, misit duos discipulos suos,

19:29 And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethania, unto the mount called Olivet, he sent two of his disciples,

19:30 dicens : Ite in castellum quod contra est : in quod introëuntes, invenietis pullum asinæ alligatum, cui nemo umquam hominum sedit : solvite illum, et adducite.

19:30 Saying: Go into the town which is over against you, at your entering into which you shall find the colt of an ass tied, on which no man ever hath sitten: loose him and bring him hither.

19:31 Et si quis vos interrogaverit : Quare solvitis ? sic dicetis ei : Quia Dominus operam ejus desiderat.

19:31 And if any man shall ask you: Why do you loose him? You shall say thus unto him: Because the Lord hath need of his service.

19:32 Abierunt autem qui missi erant : et invenerunt, sicut dixit illis, stantem pullum.

19:32 And they that were sent went their way and found the colt standing, as he said unto them.

19:33 Solventibus autem illis pullum, dixerunt domini ejus ad illos : Quid solvitis pullum ?

19:33 And as they were loosing the colt, the owners thereof said to them: Why loose you the colt?

19:34 At illi dixerunt : Quia Dominus eum necessarium habet.

19:34 But they said: Because the Lord hath need of him.

19:35 Et duxerunt illum ad Jesum. Et jactantes vestimenta sua supra pullum, imposuerunt Jesum.

19:35 And they brought him to Jesus. And casting their garments on the colt, they set Jesus thereon.

19:36 Eunte autem illo, substernebant vestimenta sua in via :

19:36 And as he went, they spread their clothes underneath in the way.

19:37 et cum appropinquaret jam ad descensum montis Oliveti, cœperunt omnes turbæ discipulorum gaudentes laudare Deum voce magna super omnibus, quas viderant, virtutibus,

19:37 And when he was now coming near the descent of Mount Olivet, the whole multitude of his disciples began with joy to praise God with a loud voice, for all the mighty works they had seen,

19:38 dicentes : Benedictus, qui venit rex in nomine Domini : pax in cælo, et gloria in excelsis.

19:38 Saying: Blessed be the king who cometh in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory on high!

19:39 Et quidam pharisæorum de turbis dixerunt ad illum : Magister, increpa discipulos tuos.

19:39 And some of the Pharisees, from amongst the multitude, said to him: Master, rebuke thy disciples.

19:40 Quibus ipse ait : Dico vobis, quia si hi tacuerint, lapides clamabunt.

19:40 To whom he said: I say to you that if these shall hold their peace, the stones will cry out.

19:41 Et ut appropinquavit, videns civitatem flevit super illam, dicens :

19:41 And when he drew near, seeing the city, he wept over it, saying:

19:42 Quia si cognovisses et tu, et quidem in hac die tua, quæ ad pacem tibi : nunc autem abscondita sunt ab oculis tuis.

19:42 If thou also hadst known, and that in this thy day, the things that are to thy peace: but now they are hidden from thy eyes.

19:43 Quia venient dies in te : et circumdabunt te inimici tui vallo, et circumdabunt te : et coangustabunt te undique :

19:43 For the days shall come upon thee: and thy enemies shall cast a trench about thee and compass thee round and straiten thee on every side,

19:44 et ad terram prosternent te, et filios tuos, qui in te sunt, et non relinquent in te lapidem super lapidem : eo quod non cognoveris tempus visitationis tuæ.

19:44 And beat thee flat to the ground, and thy children who are in thee. And they shall not leave in thee a stone upon a stone: because thou hast not known the time of thy visitation.

19:45 Et ingressus in templum, cœpit ejicere vendentes in illo, et ementes,

19:45 And entering into the temple, he began to cast out them that sold therein and them that bought.

19:46 dicens illis : Scriptum est : Quia domus mea domus orationis est : vos autem fecistis illam speluncam latronum.

19:46 Saying to them: It is written: My house is the house of prayer. But you have made it a den of thieves.

19:47 Et erat docens quotidie in templo. Principes autem sacerdotum, et scribæ, et princeps plebis quærebant illum perdere :

19:47 And he was teaching daily in the temple. And the chief priests and the scribes and the rulers of the people sought to destroy him.

19:48 et non inveniebant quid facerent illi. Omnis enim populus suspensus erat, audiens illum.

19:48 And they found not what to do to him: for all the people were very attentive to hear him.

Chapter 20

20:1 Et factum est in una dierum, docente illo populum in templo, et evangelizante, convenerunt principes sacerdotum, et scribæ cum senioribus,

20:1 And it came to pass that on one of the days, as he was teaching the people in the temple and preaching the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes, with the ancients, met together,

20:2 et aiunt dicentes ad illum : Dic nobis in qua potestate hæc facis ? aut quis est qui dedit tibi hanc potestatem ?

20:2 And spoke to him, saying: Tell us, by what authority dost thou these things? Or, who is he that hath given thee this authority?

20:3 Respondens autem Jesus, dixit ad illos : Interrogabo vos et ego unum verbum. Respondete mihi :

20:3 And Jesus answering, said to them: I will also ask you one thing. Answer me:

20:4 baptismus Joannis de cælo erat, an ex hominibus ?

20:4 The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men?

20:5 At illi cogitabant intra se, dicentes : Quia si dixerimus : De cælo, dicet : Quare ergo non credidistis illi ?

20:5 But they thought within themselves, saying: If we shall say, From heaven: he will say: Why then did you not believe in him?

20:6 Si autem dixerimus : Ex hominibus, plebs universa lapidabit nos : certi sunt enim Joannem prophetam esse.

20:6 But if we say, of men: the whole people will stone us. For they are persuaded that John was a prophet.

20:7 Et responderunt se nescire unde esset.

20:7 And they answered that they knew not whence it was.

20:8 Et Jesus ait illis : Neque ego dico vobis in qua potestate hæc facio.

20:8 And Jesus said to them: Neither do I tell you by what authority I do these things.

20:9 Cœpit autem dicere ad plebem parabolam hanc : Homo plantavit vineam, et locavit eam colonis : et ipse peregre fuit multis temporibus.

20:9 And he began to speak to the people this parable: A certain man planted a vineyard and let it out to husbandmen: and he was abroad for a long time.

20:10 Et in tempore misit ad cultores servum, ut de fructu vineæ darent illi. Qui cæsum dimiserunt eum inanem.

20:10 And at the season he sent a servant to the husbandmen, that they should give him of the fruit of the vineyard. Who, beating him, sent him away empty.

20:11 Et addidit alterum servum mittere. Illi autem hunc quoque cædentes, et afficientes contumelia, dimiserunt inanem.

20:11 And again he sent another servant. But they beat him also and, treating him reproachfully, sent him away empty.

20:12 Et addidit tertium mittere : qui et illum vulnerantes ejecerunt.

20:12 And again he sent the third: and they wounded him also and cast him out.

20:13 Dixit autem dominus vineæ : Quid faciam ? Mittam filium meum dilectum : forsitan, cum hunc viderint, verebuntur.

20:13 Then the lord of the vineyard said: What shall I do? I will send my beloved son. It may be, when they see him, they will reverence him.

20:14 Quem cum vidissent coloni, cogitaverunt intra se, dicentes : Hic est hæres, occidamus illum, ut nostra fiat hæreditas.

20:14 Whom, when the husbandmen saw, they thought within themselves, saying: This is the heir. Let us kill him, that the inheritance may be ours.

20:15 Et ejectum illum extra vineam, occiderunt. Quid ergo faciet illis dominus vineæ ?

20:15 So casting him out of the vineyard, they killed him. What therefore will the lord of the vineyard do to them?

20:16 veniet, et perdet colonos istos, et dabit vineam aliis. Quo audito, dixerunt illi : Absit.

20:16 He will come and will destroy these husbandmen and will give the vineyard to others. Which they hearing, said to him: God forbid.

20:17 Ille autem aspiciens eos, ait : Quid est ergo hoc quod scriptum est : Lapidem quem reprobaverunt ædificantes, hic factus est in caput anguli ?

20:17 But he looking on them, said: What is this then that is written, The stone, which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner?

20:18 Omnis qui ceciderit super illum lapidem, conquassabitur : super quem autem ceciderit, comminuet illum.

20:18 Whosoever shall fall upon that stone shall be bruised: and upon whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.

20:19 Et quærebant principes sacerdotum et scribæ mittere in illum manus illa hora, et timuerunt populum : cognoverunt enim quod ad ipsos dixerit similitudinem hanc.

20:19 And the chief priests and the scribes sought to lay hands on him the same hour: but they feared the people, for they knew that he spoke this parable to them.

20:20 Et observantes miserunt insidiatores, qui se justos simularent, ut caperent eum in sermone, ut traderent illum principatui, et potestati præsidis.

20:20 And being upon the watch, they sent spies, who should feign themselves just, that they might take hold of him in his words, that they might deliver him up to the authority and power of the governor.

20:21 Et interrogaverunt eum, dicentes : Magister, scimus quia recte dicis et doces : et non accipis personam, sed viam Dei in veritate doces.

20:21 And they asked him, saying: Master, we know that thou speakest and teachest rightly: and thou dost not respect any person, but teachest the way of God in truth.

20:22 Licet nobis tributum dare Cæsari, an non ?

20:22 Is it lawful for us to give tribute to Caesar, or no?

20:23 Considerans autem dolum illorum, dixit ad eos : Quid me tentatis ?

20:23 But he, considering their guile, said to them: Why tempt you me?

20:24 ostendite mihi denarium. Cujus habet imaginem et inscriptionem ? Respondentes dixerunt ei : Cæsaris.

20:24 Shew me a penny. Whose image and inscription hath it? They answering, said to him: Caesar's.

20:25 Et ait illis : Reddite ergo quæ sunt Cæsaris, Cæsari : et quæ sunt Dei, Deo.

20:25 And he said to them: Render therefore to Caesar the things, that are Caesar's: and to God the things that are God's.

20:26 Et non potuerunt verbum ejus reprehendere coram plebe : et mirati in responso ejus, tacuerunt.

20:26 And they could not reprehend his word before the people: and wondering at his answer, they held their peace.

20:27 Accesserunt autem quidam sadducæorum, qui negant esse resurrectionem, et interrogaverunt eum,

20:27 And there came to him some of the Sadducees, who deny that there is any resurrection: and they asked him,

20:28 dicentes : Magister, Moyses scripsit nobis : Si frater alicujus mortuus fuerit habens uxorem, et hic sine liberis fuerit, ut accipiat eam frater ejus uxorem, et suscitet semen fratri suo.

20:28 Saying: Master, Moses wrote unto us: If any man's brother die, having a wife, and he leave no children, that his brother should take her to wife and raise up seed unto his brother.

20:29 Septem ergo fratres erant : et primus accepit uxorem, et mortuus est sine filiis.

20:29 There were therefore seven brethren: and the first took a wife and died without children.

20:30 Et sequens accepit illam, et ipse mortuus est sine filio.

20:30 And the next took her to wife: and he also died childless.

20:31 Et tertius accepit illam. Similiter et omnes septem, et non reliquerunt semen, et mortui sunt.

20:31 And the third took her. And in like manner, all the seven: and they left no children and died.

20:32 Novissime omnium mortua est et mulier.

20:32 Last of all the woman died also.

20:33 In resurrectione ergo, cujus eorum erit uxor ? siquidem septem habuerunt eam uxorem.

20:33 In the resurrection therefore, whose wife of them shall she be? For all the seven had her to wife.

20:34 Et ait illis Jesus : Filii hujus sæculi nubunt, et traduntur ad nuptias :

20:34 And Jesus said to them: The children of this world marry and are given in marriage:

20:35 illi vero qui digni habebuntur sæculo illo, et resurrectione ex mortuis, neque nubent, neque ducent uxores :

20:35 But they that shall be accounted worthy of that world and of the resurrection from the dead shall neither be married nor take wives.

20:36 neque enim ultra mori potuerunt : æquales enim angelis sunt, et filii sunt Dei, cum sint filii resurrectionis.

20:36 Neither can they die any more for they are equal to the angels and are the children of God, being the children of the resurrection.

20:37 Quia vero resurgant mortui, et Moyses ostendit secus rubum, sicut dicit Dominum, Deum Abraham, et Deum Isaac, et Deum Jacob.

20:37 Now that the dead rise again, Moses also shewed at the bush, when he called the Lord: The God of Abraham and the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob.

20:38 Deus autem non est mortuorum, sed vivorum : omnes enim vivunt ei.

20:38 For he is not the God of the dead, but of the living: for all live to him.

20:39 Respondentes autem quidam scribarum, dixerunt ei : Magister, bene dixisti.

20:39 And some of the scribes answering, said to him: Master, thou hast said well.

20:40 Et amplius non audebant eum quidquam interrogare.

20:40 And after that they durst not ask him any more questions.

20:41 Dixit autem ad illos : Quomodo dicunt Christum filium esse David ?

20:41 But he said to them: How say they that Christ is the son of David?

20:42 et ipse David dicit in libro Psalmorum : Dixit Dominus Domino meo : sede a dextris meis,

20:42 And David himself saith in the book of Psalms: The Lord said to my Lord, sit thou on my right hand,

20:43 donec ponam inimicos tuos scabellum pedum tuorum.

20:43 Till I make thy enemies thy footstool.

20:44 David ergo Dominum illum vocat : et quomodo filius ejus est ?

20:44 David then calleth him Lord. And how is he his son?

20:45 Audiente autem omni populo, dixit discipulis suis :

20:45 And in the hearing of all the people, he said to his disciples:

20:46 Attendite a scribis, qui volunt ambulare in stolis, et amant salutationes in foro, et primas cathedras in synagogis, et primos discubitus in conviviis,

20:46 Beware of the scribes, who desire to walk in long robes and love salutations in the market place and the first chairs in the synagogues and the chief rooms at feasts:

20:47 qui devorant domos viduarum, simulantes longam orationem : hi accipient damnationem majorem.

20:47 Who devour the houses of widows, feigning long prayer. These shall receive greater damnation.

Chapter 21

21:1 Respiciens autem, vidit eos qui mittebant munera sua in gazophylacium, divites.

21:1 And looking on, he saw the rich men cast their gifts into the treasury.

21:2 Vidit autem et quamdam viduam pauperculam mittentem æra minuta duo.

21:2 And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in two brass mites.

21:3 Et dixit : Vere dico vobis, quia vidua hæc pauper plus quam omnes misit.

21:3 And he said: Verily, I say to you that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all.

21:4 Nam omnes hi ex abundanti sibi miserunt in munera Dei : hæc autem ex eo quod deest illi, omnem victum suum quem habuit, misit.

21:4 For all these have of their abundance cast into the offerings of God: but she of her want hath cast in all the living that she had.

21:5 Et quibusdam dicentibus de templo quod bonis lapidibus et donis ornatum esset, dixit :

21:5 And some saying of the temple that it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts, he said:

21:6 Hæc quæ videtis, venient dies in quibus non relinquetur lapis super lapidem, qui non destruatur.

21:6 These things which you see, the days will come in which there shall not be left a stone upon a stone that shall not be thrown down.

21:7 Interrogaverunt autem illum, dicentes : Præceptor, quando hæc erunt, et quod signum cum fieri incipient ?

21:7 And they asked him, saying: Master, when shall these things be? And what shall be the sign when they shall begin to come to pass?

21:8 Qui dixit : Videte ne seducamini : multi enim venient in nomine meo, dicentes quia ego sum : et tempus appropinquavit : nolite ergo ire post eos.

21:8 Who said: Take heed you be not seduced: for many will come in my name, saying: I am he and the time is at hand. Go ye not therefore after them.

21:9 Cum autem audieritis prælia et seditiones, nolite terreri : oportet primum hæc fieri, sed nondum statim finis.

21:9 And when you shall hear of wars and seditions, be not terrified. These things must first come to pass: but the end is not yet presently.

21:10 Tunc dicebat illis : Surget gens contra gentem, et regnum adversus regnum.

21:10 Then he said to them: Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.

21:11 Et terræmotus magni erunt per loca, et pestilentiæ, et fames, terroresque de cælo, et signa magna erunt.

21:11 And there shall be great earthquakes in divers places and pestilences and famines and terrors from heaven: and there shall be great signs.

21:12 Sed ante hæc omnia injicient vobis manus suas, et persequentur tradentes in synagogas et custodias, trahentes ad reges et præsides propter nomen meum :

21:12 But before all these things, they will lay their hands on you and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues and into prisons, dragging you before kings and governors, for my name's sake.

21:13 continget autem vobis in testimonium.

21:13 And it shall happen unto you for a testimony.

21:14 Ponite ergo in cordibus vestris non præmeditari quemadmodum respondeatis :

21:14 Lay it up therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before how you shall answer:

21:15 ego enim dabo vobis os et sapientiam, cui non poterunt resistere et contradicere omnes adversarii vestri.

21:15 For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to resist and gainsay.

21:16 Trademini autem a parentibus, et fratribus, et cognatis, et amicis, et morte afficient ex vobis :

21:16 And you shall be betrayed by your parents and brethren and kinsmen and friends: and some of you they will put to death.

21:17 et eritis odio omnibus propter nomen meum :

21:17 And you shall be hated by all men for my name's sake.

21:18 et capillus de capite vestro non peribit.

21:18 But a hair of your head shall not perish.

21:19 In patientia vestra possidebitis animas vestras.

21:19 In your patience you shall possess your souls.

21:20 Cum autem videritis circumdari ab exercitu Jerusalem, tunc scitote quia appropinquavit desolatio ejus :

21:20 And when you shall see Jerusalem compassed about with an army, then know that the desolation thereof is at hand.

21:21 tunc qui in Judæa sunt, fugiant ad montes, et qui in medio ejus, discedant : et qui in regionibus, non intrent in eam,

21:21 Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains: and those who are in the midst thereof depart out: and those who are in the countries not enter into it.

21:22 quia dies ultionis hi sunt, ut impleantur omnia quæ scripta sunt.

21:22 For these are the days of vengeance, that all things may be fulfilled, that are written.

21:23 Væ autem prægnantibus et nutrientibus in illis diebus ! erit enim pressura magna super terram, et ira populo huic.

21:23 But woe to them that are with child and give suck in those days: for there shall be great distress in the land and wrath upon this people.

21:24 Et cadent in ore gladii, et captivi ducentur in omnes gentes, et Jerusalem calcabitur a gentibus, donec impleantur tempora nationum.

21:24 And they shall fall by the edge of the sword and shall be led away captives into all nations: and Jerusalem shall be trodden down by the Gentiles till the times of the nations be fulfilled.

21:25 Et erunt signa in sole, et luna, et stellis, et in terris pressura gentium præ confusione sonitus maris, et fluctuum :

21:25 And there shall be signs in the sun and in the moon and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, by reason of the confusion of the roaring of the sea, and of the waves:

21:26 arescentibus hominibus præ timore, et exspectatione, quæ supervenient universo orbi : nam virtutes cælorum movebuntur :

21:26 Men withering away for fear and expectation of what shall come upon the whole world. For the powers of heaven shall be moved.

21:27 et tunc videbunt Filium hominis venientem in nube cum potestate magna et majestate.

21:27 And then they shall see the Son of man coming in a cloud, with great power and majesty.

21:28 His autem fieri incipientibus, respicite, et levate capita vestra : quoniam appropinquat redemptio vestra.

21:28 But when these things begin to come to pass, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is at hand.

21:29 Et dixit illis similitudinem : Videte ficulneam, et omnes arbores :

21:29 And he spoke to them a similitude. See the fig tree and all the trees:

21:30 cum producunt jam ex se fructum, scitis quoniam prope est æstas.

21:30 When they now shoot forth their fruit, you know that summer is nigh;

21:31 Ita et vos cum videritis hæc fieri, scitote quoniam prope est regnum Dei.

21:31 So you also, when you shall see these things come to pass, know that the kingdom of God is at hand.

21:32 Amen dico vobis, quia non præteribit generatio hæc, donec omnia fiant.

21:32 Amen, I say to you, this generation shall not pass away till all things be fulfilled.

21:33 Cælum et terra transibunt : verba autem mea non transibunt.

21:33 Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.

21:34 Attendite autem vobis, ne forte graventur corda vestra in crapula, et ebrietate, et curis hujus vitæ, et superveniat in vos repentina dies illa :

21:34 And take heed to yourselves, lest perhaps your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting and drunkenness and the cares of this life: and that day come upon you suddenly.

21:35 tamquam laqueus enim superveniet in omnes qui sedent super faciem omnis terræ.

21:35 For as a snare shall it come upon all that sit upon the face of the whole earth.

21:36 Vigilate itaque, omni tempore orantes, ut digni habeamini fugere ista omnia quæ futura sunt, et stare ante Filium hominis.

21:36 Watch ye, therefore, praying at all times, that you may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that are to come and to stand before the Son of man.

21:37 Erat autem diebus docens in templo : noctibus vero exiens, morabatur in monte qui vocatur Oliveti.

21:37 And in the daytime, he was teaching in the temple: but at night going out, he abode in the mount that is called Olivet.

21:38 Et omnis populus manicabat ad eum in templo audire eum.

21:38 And all the people came early in the morning to him in the temple, to hear him.

Chapter 22

22:1 Appropinquabat autem dies festus azymorum, qui dicitur Pascha :

22:1 Now the feast of unleavened bread, which is called the pasch, was at hand.

22:2 et quærebant principes sacerdotum, et scribæ, quomodo Jesum interficerent : timebant vero plebem.

22:2 And the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might put Jesus to death: but they feared the people.

22:3 Intravit autem Satanas in Judam, qui cognominabatur Iscariotes, unum de duodecim :

22:3 And Satan entered into Judas, who was surnamed Iscariot, one of the twelve.

22:4 et abiit, et locutus est cum principibus sacerdotum, et magistratibus, quemadmodum illum traderet eis.

22:4 And he went and discoursed with the chief priests and the magistrates, how he might betray him to them.

22:5 Et gavisi sunt, et pacti sunt pecuniam illi dare.

22:5 And they were glad and covenanted to give him money.

22:6 Et spopondit, et quærebat opportunitatem ut traderet illum sine turbis.

22:6 And he promised. And he sought opportunity to betray him in the absence of the multitude.

22:7 Venit autem dies azymorum, in qua necesse erat occidi pascha.

22:7 And the day of the unleavened bread came, on which it was necessary that the pasch should be killed.

22:8 Et misit Petrum et Joannem, dicens : Euntes parate nobis pascha, ut manducemus.

22:8 And he sent Peter and John, saying: Go, and prepare for us the pasch, that we may eat.

22:9 At illi dixerunt : Ubi vis paremus ?

22:9 But they said: Where wilt thou that we prepare?

22:10 Et dixit ad eos : Ecce introëuntibus vobis in civitatem occurret vobis homo quidam amphoram aquæ portans : sequimini eum in domum, in quam intrat,

22:10 And he said to them: Behold, as you go into the city, there shall meet you a man carrying a pitcher of water: follow him into the house where he entereth in.

22:11 et dicetis patrifamilias domus : Dicit tibi Magister : Ubi est diversorium, ubi pascha cum discipulis meis manducem ?

22:11 And you shall say to the goodman of the house: The master saith to thee: Where is the guest chamber, where I may eat the pasch with my disciples?

22:12 Et ipse ostendet vobis cœnaculum magnum stratum, et ibi parate.

22:12 And he will shew you a large dining room, furnished. And there prepare.

22:13 Euntes autem invenerunt sicut dixit illis, et paraverunt pascha.

22:13 And they going, found as he had said to them and made ready the pasch.

22:14 Et cum facta esset hora, discubuit, et duodecim apostoli cum eo.

22:14 And when the hour was come, he sat down: and the twelve apostles with him.

22:15 Et ait illis : Desiderio desideravi hoc pascha manducare vobiscum, antequam patiar.

22:15 And he said to them: With desire I have desired to eat this pasch with you, before I suffer.

22:16 Dico enim vobis, quia ex hoc non manducabo illud, donec impleatur in regno Dei.

22:16 For I say to you that from this time I will not eat it, till it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God.

22:17 Et accepto calice gratias egit, et dixit : Accipite, et dividite inter vos.

22:17 And having taken the chalice, he gave thanks and said: Take and divide it among you.

22:18 Dico enim vobis quod non bibam de generatione vitis donec regnum Dei veniat.

22:18 For I say to you that I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, till the kingdom of God come.

22:19 Et accepto pane gratias egit, et fregit, et dedit eis, dicens : Hoc est corpus meum, quod pro vobis datur : hoc facite in meam commemorationem.

22:19 And taking bread, he gave thanks and brake and gave to them, saying: This is my body, which is given for you. Do this for a commemoration of me.

22:20 Similiter et calicem, postquam cœnavit, dicens : Hic est calix novum testamentum in sanguine meo, qui pro vobis fundetur.

22:20 In like manner, the chalice also, after he had supped, saying: This is the chalice, the new testament in my blood, which shall be shed for you.

22:21 Verumtamen ecce manus tradentis me, mecum est in mensa.

22:21 But yet behold: the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table.

22:22 Et quidem Filius hominis, secundum quod definitum est, vadit : verumtamen væ homini illi per quem tradetur.

22:22 And the Son of man indeed goeth, according to that which is determined: but yet, woe to that man by whom he shall be betrayed.

22:23 Et ipsi cœperunt quærere inter se quis esset ex eis qui hoc facturus esset.

22:23 And they began to inquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing.

22:24 Facta est autem et contentio inter eos, quis eorum videretur esse major.

22:24 And there was also a strife amongst them, which of them should seem to be the greater.

22:25 Dixit autem eis : Reges gentium dominantur eorum : et qui potestatem habent super eos, benefici vocantur.

22:25 And he said to them: The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and they that have power over them are called beneficent.

22:26 Vos autem non sic : sed qui major est in vobis, fiat sicut minor : et qui præcessor est, sicut ministrator.

22:26 But you not so: but he that is the greater among you, let him become as the younger: and he that is the leader, as he that serveth.

22:27 Nam quis major est, qui recumbit, an qui ministrat ? nonne qui recumbit ? Ego autem in medio vestrum sum, sicut qui ministrat :

22:27 For which is greater, he that sitteth at table or he that serveth? Is not he that sitteth at table? But I am in the midst of you, as he that serveth.

22:28 vos autem estis, qui permansistis mecum in tentationibus meis.

22:28 And you are they who have continued with me in my temptations:

22:29 Et ego dispono vobis sicut disposuit mihi Pater meus regnum,

22:29 And I dispose to you, as my Father hath disposed to me, a kingdom;

22:30 ut edatis et bibatis super mensam meam in regno meo, et sedeatis super thronos judicantes duodecim tribus Israël.

22:30 That you may eat and drink at my table, in my kingdom: and may sit upon thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

22:31 Ait autem Dominus : Simon, Simon, ecce Satanas expetivit vos ut cribraret sicut triticum :

22:31 And the Lord said: Simon, Simon, behold Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat.

22:32 ego autem rogavi pro te ut non deficiat fides tua : et tu aliquando conversus, confirma fratres tuos.

22:32 But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and thou, being once converted, confirm thy brethren.

22:33 Qui dixit ei : Domine, tecum paratus sum et in carcerem et in mortem ire.

22:33 Who said to him: Lord, I am ready to go with thee, both into prison and to death.

22:34 At ille dixit : Dico tibi, Petre, non cantabit hodie gallus, donec ter abneges nosse me. Et dixit eis :

22:34 And he said: I say to thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, till thou thrice deniest that thou knowest me. And he said to them:

22:35 Quando misi vos sine sacculo, et pera, et calceamentis, numquid aliquid defuit vobis ?

22:35 When I sent you without purse and scrip and shoes, did you want anything?

22:36 At illi dixerunt : Nihil. Dixit ergo eis : Sed nunc qui habet sacculum, tollat ; similiter et peram : et qui non habet, vendat tunicam suam et emat gladium.

22:36 But they said: Nothing. Then said he unto them: But now he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise a scrip: and he that hath not, let him sell his coat and buy a sword.

22:37 Dico enim vobis, quoniam adhuc hoc quod scriptum est, oportet impleri in me : Et cum iniquis deputatus est. Etenim ea quæ sunt de me finem habent.

22:37 For I say to you that this that is written must yet be fulfilled in me. And with the wicked was he reckoned. For the things concerning me have an end.

22:38 At illi dixerunt : Domine, ecce duo gladii hic. At ille dixit eis : Satis est.

22:38 But they said: Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said to them: It is enough.

22:39 Et egressus ibat secundum consuetudinem in monte Olivarum. Secuti sunt autem illum et discipuli.

22:39 And going out, he went, according to his custom, to the Mount of Olives. And his disciples also followed him.

22:40 Et cum pervenisset ad locum, dixit illis : Orate ne intretis in tentationem.

22:40 And when he was come to the place, he said to them: Pray, lest ye enter into temptation.

22:41 Et ipse avulsus est ab eis quantum jactus est lapidis : et positis genibus orabat,

22:41 And he was withdrawn away from them a stone's cast. And kneeling down, he prayed.

22:42 dicens : Pater, si vis, transfer calicem istum a me : verumtamen non mea voluntas, sed tua fiat.

22:42 Saying: Father, if thou wilt, remove this chalice from me: but yet not my will, but thine be done.

22:43 Apparuit autem illi angelus de cælo, confortans eum. Et factus in agonia, prolixius orabat.

22:43 And there appeared to him an angel from heaven, strengthening him. And being in an agony, he prayed the longer.

22:44 Et factus est sudor ejus sicut guttæ sanguinis decurrentis in terram.

22:44 And his sweat became as drops of blood, trickling down upon the ground.

22:45 Et cum surrexisset ab oratione et venisset ad discipulos suos, invenit eos dormientes præ tristitia.

22:45 And when he rose up from prayer and was come to the disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow.

22:46 Et ait illis : Quid dormitis ? surgite, orate, ne intretis in tentationem.

22:46 And he said to them: Why sleep you? Arise: pray: lest you enter into temptation.

22:47 Adhuc eo loquente, ecce turba : et qui vocabatur Judas, unus de duodecim, antecedebat eos, et appropinquavit Jesu ut oscularetur eum.

22:47 As he was yet speaking, behold a multitude; and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them and drew near to Jesus, for to kiss him.

22:48 Jesus autem dixit illi : Juda, osculo Filium hominis tradis ?

22:48 And Jesus said to him: Judas, dost thou betray the Son of man with a kiss?

22:49 Videntes autem hi qui circa ipsum erant, quod futurum erat, dixerunt ei : Domine, si percutimus in gladio ?

22:49 And they that were about him, seeing what would follow, said to him: Lord, shall we strike with the sword?

22:50 Et percussit unus ex illis servum principis sacerdotum, et amputavit auriculam ejus dexteram.

22:50 And one of them struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his right ear.

22:51 Respondens autem Jesus, ait : Sinite usque huc. Et cum tetigisset auriculam ejus, sanavit eum.

22:51 But Jesus answering, said: Suffer ye thus far. And when he had touched his ear, he healed him.

22:52 Dixit autem Jesus ad eos qui venerant ad se principes sacerdotum, et magistratus templi, et seniores : Quasi ad latronem existis cum gladiis et fustibus ?

22:52 And Jesus said to the chief priests and magistrates of the temple and the ancients, that were come unto him: Are ye come out, as it were against a thief, with swords and clubs?

22:53 Cum quotidie vobiscum fuerim in templo, non extendistis manus in me : sed hæc est hora vestra, et potestas tenebrarum.

22:53 When I was daily with you in the temple, you did not stretch forth your hands against me: but this is your hour and the power of darkness.

22:54 Comprehendentes autem eum, duxerunt ad domum principis sacerdotum : Petrus vero sequebatur a longe.

22:54 And apprehending him, they led him to the high priest's house. But Peter followed afar off.

22:55 Accenso autem igne in medio atrii et circumsedentibus illis, erat Petrus in medio eorum.

22:55 And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the hall and were sitting about it, Peter was in the midst of them.

22:56 Quem cum vidisset ancilla quædam sedentem ad lumen, et eum fuisset intuita, dixit : Et hic cum illo erat.

22:56 Whom when a certain servant maid had seen sitting at the light and had earnestly beheld him, she said: This man also was with him.

22:57 At ille negavit eum, dicens : Mulier, non novi illum.

22:57 But he denied him, saying: Woman, I know him not.

22:58 Et post pusillum alius videns eum, dixit : Et tu de illis es. Petrus vero ait : O homo, non sum.

22:58 And after a little while, another seeing him, said: Thou also art one of them. But Peter said: O man, I am not.

22:59 Et intervallo facto quasi horæ unius, alius quidam affirmabat, dicens : Vere et hic cum illo erat : nam et Galilæus est.

22:59 And after the space, as it were of one hour, another certain man affirmed, saying: Of a truth, this man was also with him: for he is also a Galilean.

22:60 Et ait Petrus : Homo, nescio quid dicis. Et continuo, adhuc illo loquente, cantavit gallus.

22:60 And Peter said: Man, I know not what thou sayest. And immediately, as he was yet speaking, the cock crew.

22:61 Et conversus Dominus respexit Petrum, et recordatus est Petrus verbi Domini, sicut dixerat : Quia priusquam gallus cantet, ter me negabis.

22:61 And the Lord turning looked on Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, as he had said: Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny thrice.

22:62 Et egressus foras Petrus flevit amare.

22:62 And Peter going out, wept bitterly.

22:63 Et viri qui tenebant illum, illudebant ei, cædentes.

22:63 And the men that held him mocked him and struck him.

22:64 Et velaverunt eum, et percutiebant faciem ejus : et interrogabant eum, dicentes : Prophetiza, quis est, qui te percussit ?

22:64 And they blindfolded him and smote his face. And they asked him saying: Prophesy: Who is it that struck thee?

22:65 Et alia multa blasphemantes dicebant in eum.

22:65 And blaspheming, many other things they said against him.

22:66 Et ut factus est dies, convenerunt seniores plebis, et principes sacerdotum, et scribæ, et duxerunt illum in concilium suum, dicentes : Si tu es Christus, dic nobis.

22:66 And as soon as it was day, the ancients of the people and the chief priests and scribes came together. And they brought him into their council saying: If thou be the Christ, tell us.

22:67 Et ait illis : Si vobis dixero, non credetis mihi :

22:67 And he saith to them: If I shall tell you, you will not believe me.

22:68 si autem et interrogavero, non respondebitis mihi, neque dimittetis.

22:68 And if I shall also ask you, you will not answer me, nor let me go.

22:69 Ex hoc autem erit Filius hominis sedens a dextris virtutis Dei.

22:69 But hereafter the Son of man shall be sitting on the right hand of the power of God.

22:70 Dixerunt autem omnes : Tu ergo es Filius Dei ? Qui ait : Vos dicitis, quia ego sum.

22:70 Then said they all: Art thou then the Son of God? Who said: You say that I am.

22:71 At illi dixerunt : Quid adhuc desideramus testimonium ? ipsi enim audivimus de ore ejus.

22:71 And they said: What need we any further testimony? For we ourselves have heard it from his own mouth.

Chapter 23

23:1 Et surgens omnis multitudo eorum, duxerunt illum ad Pilatum.

23:1 And the whole multitude of them, rising up, led him to Pilate.

23:2 Cœperunt autem illum accusare, dicentes : Hunc invenimus subvertentem gentem nostram, et prohibentem tributa dare Cæsari, et dicentem se Christum regem esse.

23:2 And they began to accuse him, saying: We have found this man perverting our nation and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar and saying that he is Christ the king.

23:3 Pilatus autem interrogavit eum, dicens : Tu es rex Judæorum ? At ille respondens ait : Tu dicis.

23:3 And Pilate asked him, saying: Art thou the king of the Jews? But he answering, said: Thou sayest it.

23:4 Ait autem Pilatus ad principes sacerdotum et turbas : Nihil invenio causæ in hoc homine.

23:4 And Pilate said to the chief priests and to the multitudes: I find no cause in this man.

23:5 At illi invalescebant, dicentes : Commovet populum docens per universam Judæam, incipiens a Galilæa usque huc.

23:5 But they were more earnest, saying: He stirreth up the people, teaching throughout all Judea, beginning from Galilee to this place.

23:6 Pilatus autem audiens Galilæam, interrogavit si homo Galilæus esset.

23:6 But Pilate hearing Galilee, asked if the man were of Galilee?

23:7 Et ut cognovit quod de Herodis potestate esset, remisit eum ad Herodem, qui et ipse Jerosolymis erat illis diebus.

23:7 And when he understood that he was of Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him away to Herod, who was also himself at Jerusalem in those days.

23:8 Herodes autem viso Jesu, gavisus est valde. Erat enim cupiens ex multo tempore videre eum, eo quod audierat multa de eo, et sperabat signum aliquod videre ab eo fieri.

23:8 And Herod seeing Jesus, was very glad: for he was desirous of a long time to see him, because he had heard many things of him; and he hoped to see some sign wrought by him.

23:9 Interrogabat autem eum multis sermonibus. At ipse nihil illi respondebat.

23:9 And he questioned him in many words. But he answered him nothing.

23:10 Stabant autem principes sacerdotum et scribæ constanter accusantes eum.

23:10 And the chief priests and the scribes stood by, earnestly accusing him.

23:11 Sprevit autem illum Herodes cum exercitu suo : et illusit indutum veste alba, et remisit ad Pilatum.

23:11 And Herod with his army set him at nought and mocked him, putting on him a white garment: and sent him back to Pilate.

23:12 Et facti sunt amici Herodes et Pilatus in ipsa die : nam antea inimici erant ad invicem.

23:12 And Herod and Pilate were made friends, that same day: for before they were enemies one to another.

23:13 Pilatus autem, convocatis principibus sacerdotum, et magistratibus, et plebe,

23:13 And Pilate, calling together the chief priests and the magistrates and the people,

23:14 dixit ad illos : Obtulistis mihi hunc hominem, quasi avertentem populum, et ecce ego coram vobis interrogans, nullam causam inveni in homine isto ex his in quibus eum accusatis.

23:14 Said to them: You have presented unto me this man as one that perverteth the people. And behold I, having examined him before you, find no cause in this man, in those things wherein you accuse him.

23:15 Sed neque Herodes : nam remisi vos ad illum, et ecce nihil dignum morte actum est ei.

23:15 No, nor Herod neither. For, I sent you to him: and behold, nothing worthy of death is done to him.

23:16 Emendatum ergo illum dimittam.

23:16 I will chastise him therefore and release him.

23:17 Necesse autem habebat dimittere eis per diem festum unum.

23:17 Now of necessity he was to release unto them one upon the feast day.

23:18 Exclamavit autem simul universa turba, dicens : Tolle hunc, et dimitte nobis Barabbam :

23:18 But the whole multitude together cried out, saying: Away with this man, and release unto us Barabbas:

23:19 qui erat propter seditionem quamdam factam in civitate et homicidium missus in carcerem.

23:19 Who, for a certain sedition made in the city and for a murder, was cast into prison.

23:20 Iterum autem Pilatus locutus est ad eos, volens dimittere Jesum.

23:20 And Pilate again spoke to them, desiring to release Jesus.

23:21 At illi succlamabant, dicentes : Crucifige, crucifige eum.

23:21 But they cried again, saying: Crucify him, Crucify him.

23:22 Ille autem tertio dixit ad illos : Quid enim mali fecit iste ? nullam causam mortis invenio in eo : corripiam ergo illum et dimittam.

23:22 And he said to them the third time: Why, what evil hath this man done? I find no cause of death in him. I will chastise him therefore and let him go.

23:23 At illi instabant vocibus magnis postulantes ut crucifigeretur : et invalescebant voces eorum.

23:23 But they were instant with loud voices, requiring that he might be crucified. And their voices prevailed.

23:24 Et Pilatus adjudicavit fieri petitionem eorum.

23:24 And Pilate gave sentence that it should be as they required.

23:25 Dimisit autem illis eum qui propter homicidium et seditionem missus fuerat in carcerem, quem petebant : Jesum vero tradidit voluntati eorum.

23:25 And he released unto them him who for murder and sedition had been cast into prison, whom they had desired. But Jesus he delivered up to their will.

23:26 Et cum ducerent eum, apprehenderunt Simonem quemdam Cyrenensem venientem de villa : et imposuerunt illi crucem portare post Jesum.

23:26 And as they led him away, they laid hold of one Simon of Cyrene, coming from the country; and they laid the cross on him to carry after Jesus.

23:27 Sequebatur autem illum multa turba populi et mulierum, quæ plangebant et lamentabantur eum.

23:27 And there followed him a great multitude of people and of women, who bewailed and lamented him.

23:28 Conversus autem ad illas Jesus, dixit : Filiæ Jerusalem, nolite flere super me, sed super vos ipsas flete et super filios vestros.

23:28 But Jesus turning to them, said: Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not over me; but weep for yourselves and for your children.

23:29 Quoniam ecce venient dies in quibus dicent : Beatæ steriles, et ventres qui non genuerunt, et ubera quæ non lactaverunt.

23:29 For behold, the days shall come, wherein they will say: Blessed are the barren and the wombs that have not borne and the paps that have not given suck.

23:30 Tunc incipient dicere montibus : Cadite super nos ; et collibus : Operite nos.

23:30 Then shall they begin to say to the mountains: Fall upon us. And to the hills: Cover us.

23:31 Quia si in viridi ligno hæc faciunt, in arido quid fiet ?

23:31 For if in the green wood they do these things, what shall be done in the dry?

23:32 Ducebantur autem et alii duo nequam cum eo, ut interficerentur.

23:32 And there were also two other malefactors led with him to be put to death.

23:33 Et postquam venerunt in locum qui vocatur Calvariæ, ibi crucifixerunt eum : et latrones, unum a dextris, et alterum a sinistris.

23:33 And when they were come to the place which is called Calvary, they crucified him there: and the robbers, one on the right hand, and the other on the left.

23:34 Jesus autem dicebat : Pater, dimitte illis : non enim sciunt quid faciunt. Dividentes vero vestimenta ejus, miserunt sortes.

23:34 And Jesus said: Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. But they, dividing his garments, cast lots.

23:35 Et stabat populus spectans, et deridebant eum principes cum eis, dicentes : Alios salvos fecit, se salvum faciat, si hic est Christus Dei electus.

23:35 And the people stood beholding. And the rulers with them derided him, saying: He saved others: let him save himself, if he be Christ, the elect of God.

23:36 Illudebant autem ei et milites accedentes, et acetum offerentes ei,

23:36 And the soldiers also mocked him, coming to him and offering him vinegar,

23:37 et dicentes : Si tu es rex Judæorum, salvum te fac.

23:37 And saying: If thou be the king of the Jews, save thyself.

23:38 Erat autem et superscriptio scripta super eum litteris græcis, et latinis, et hebraicis : Hic est rex Judæorum.

23:38 And there was also a superscription written over him in letters of Greek and Latin and Hebrew THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.

23:39 Unus autem de his, qui pendebant, latronibus, blasphemabat eum, dicens : Si tu es Christus, salvum fac temetipsum et nos.

23:39 And one of those robbers who were hanged blasphemed him, saying: If thou be Christ, save thyself and us.

23:40 Respondens autem alter increpabat eum, dicens : Neque tu times Deum, quod in eadem damnatione es.

23:40 But the other answering, rebuked him, saying: Neither dost thou fear God, seeing; thou art under the same condemnation?

23:41 Et nos quidem juste, nam digna factis recipimus : hic vero nihil mali gessit.

23:41 And we indeed justly: for we receive the due reward of our deeds. But this man hath done no evil.

23:42 Et dicebat ad Jesum : Domine, memento mei cum veneris in regnum tuum.

23:42 And he said to Jesus: Lord, remember me when thou shalt come into thy kingdom.

23:43 Et dixit illi Jesus : Amen dico tibi : hodie mecum eris in paradiso.

23:43 And Jesus said to him: Amen I say to thee: This day thou shalt be with me in paradise.

23:44 Erat autem fere hora sexta, et tenebræ factæ sunt in universam terram usque ad horam nonam.

23:44 And it was almost the sixth hour: and there was darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour.

23:45 Et obscuratus est sol, et velum templi scissum est medium.

23:45 And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst.

23:46 Et clamans voce magna Jesus ait : Pater, in manus tuas commendo spiritum meum. Et hæc dicens, expiravit.

23:46 And Jesus crying with a loud voice, said: Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit. And saying this, he gave up the ghost.

23:47 Videns autem centurio quod factum fuerat, glorificavit Deum, dicens : Vere hic homo justus erat.

23:47 Now, the centurion, seeing what was done, glorified God, saying: Indeed this was a just man.

23:48 Et omnis turba eorum, qui simul aderant ad spectaculum istud, et videbant quæ fiebant, percutientes pectora sua revertebantur.

23:48 And all the multitude of them that were come together to that sight and saw the things that were done returned, striking their breasts.

23:49 Stabant autem omnes noti ejus a longe, et mulieres, quæ secutæ eum erant a Galilæa, hæc videntes.

23:49 And all his acquaintance and the women that had followed him from Galilee stood afar off, beholding these things.

23:50 Et ecce vir nomine Joseph, qui erat decurio, vir bonus et justus :

23:50 And behold there was a man named Joseph who was a counsellor, a good and a just man,

23:51 hic non consenserat consilio, et actibus eorum : ab Arimathæa civitate Judææ, qui exspectabat et ipse regnum Dei :

23:51 (The same had not consented to their counsel and doings) of Arimathea, a city of Judea: who also himself looked for the kingdom of God.

23:52 hic accessit ad Pilatum et petiit corpus Jesu :

23:52 This man went to Pilate and begged the body of Jesus.

23:53 et depositum involvit sindone, et posuit eum in monumento exciso, in quo nondum quisquam positus fuerat.

23:53 And taking him down, he wrapped him in fine linen and laid him in a sepulchre that was hewed in stone, wherein never yet any man had been laid.

23:54 Et dies erat parasceves, et sabbatum illucescebat.

23:54 And it was the day of the Parasceve: and the sabbath drew on.

23:55 Subsecutæ autem mulieres, quæ cum eo venerant de Galilæa, viderunt monumentum, et quemadmodum positum erat corpus ejus.

23:55 And the women that were come with him from Galilee, following after, saw the sepulchre and how his body was laid.

23:56 Et revertentes paraverunt aromata, et unguenta : et sabbato quidem siluerunt secundum mandatum.

23:56 And returning, they prepared spices and ointments: and on the sabbath day they rested, according to the commandment.

Chapter 24

24:1 Una autem sabbati valde diluculo venerunt ad monumentum, portantes quæ paraverant aromata :

24:1 And on the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came to the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared.

24:2 et invenerunt lapidem revolutum a monumento.

24:2 And they found the stone rolled back from the sepulchre.

24:3 Et ingressæ non invenerunt corpus Domini Jesu.

24:3 And going in, they found not the body of the Lord Jesus.

24:4 Et factum est, dum mente consternatæ essent de isto, ecce duo viri steterunt secus illas in veste fulgenti.

24:4 And it came to pass, as they were astonished in their mind at this, behold, two men stood by them, in shining apparel.

24:5 Cum timerent autem, et declinarent vultum in terram, dixerunt ad illas : Quid quæritis viventem cum mortuis ?

24:5 And as they were afraid and bowed down their countenance towards the ground, they said unto them: Why seek you the living with the dead?

24:6 non est hic, sed surrexit : recordamini qualiter locutus est vobis, cum adhuc in Galilæa esset,

24:6 He is not here, but is risen. Remember how he spoke unto you, when he was yet in Galilee,

24:7 dicens : Quia oportet Filium hominis tradi in manus hominum peccatorum, et crucifigi, et die tertia resurgere.

24:7 Saying: The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men and be crucified and the third day rise again.

24:8 Et recordatæ sunt verborum ejus.

24:8 And they remembered his words.

24:9 Et regressæ a monumento nuntiaverunt hæc omnia illis undecim, et ceteris omnibus.

24:9 And going back from the sepulchre, they told all these things to the eleven and to all the rest.

24:10 Erat autem Maria Magdalene, et Joanna, et Maria Jacobi, et ceteræ quæ cum eis erant, quæ dicebant ad apostolos hæc.

24:10 And it was Mary Magdalen and Joanna and Mary of James and the other women that were with them, who told these things to the apostles.

24:11 Et visa sunt ante illos sicut deliramentum verba ista, et non crediderunt illis.

24:11 And these words seemed to them as idle tales: and they did not believe them.

24:12 Petrus autem surgens cucurrit ad monumentum : et procumbens vidit linteamina sola posita, et abiit secum mirans quod factum fuerat.

24:12 But Peter rising up, ran to the sepulchre and, stooping down, he saw the linen cloths laid by themselves: and went away wondering in himself at that which was come to pass.

24:13 Et ecce duo ex illis ibant ipsa die in castellum, quod erat in spatio stadiorum sexaginta ab Jerusalem, nomine Emmaus.

24:13 And behold, two of them went, the same day, to a town which was sixty furlongs from Jerusalem, named Emmaus.

24:14 Et ipsi loquebantur ad invicem de his omnibus quæ acciderant.

24:14 And they talked together of all these things which had happened.

24:15 Et factum est, dum fabularentur, et secum quærerent : et ipse Jesus appropinquans ibat cum illis :

24:15 And it came to pass that while they talked and reasoned with themselves, Jesus himself also, drawing near, went with them.

24:16 oculi autem illorum tenebantur ne eum agnoscerent.

24:16 But their eyes were held, that they should not know him.

24:17 Et ait ad illos : Qui sunt hi sermones, quos confertis ad invicem ambulantes, et estis tristes ?

24:17 And he said to them: What are these discourses that you hold one with another as you walk and are sad?

24:18 Et respondens unus, cui nomen Cleophas, dixit ei : Tu solus peregrinus es in Jerusalem, et non cognovisti quæ facta sunt in illa his diebus ?

24:18 And the one of them, whose name was Cleophas, answering, said to him: Art thou only a stranger in Jerusalem, and hast not known the things that have been done there in these days?

24:19 Quibus ille dixit : Quæ ? Et dixerunt : De Jesu Nazareno, qui fuit vir propheta, potens in opere et sermone coram Deo et omni populo :

24:19 To whom he said: What things? And they said: Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, who was a prophet, mighty in work and word before God and all the people.

24:20 et quomodo eum tradiderunt summi sacerdotes et principes nostri in damnationem mortis, et crucifixerunt eum :

24:20 And how our chief priests and princes delivered him to be condemned to death and crucified him.

24:21 nos autem sperabamus quia ipse esset redempturus Israël : et nunc super hæc omnia, tertia dies est hodie quod hæc facta sunt.

24:21 But we hoped that it was he that should have redeemed Israel. And now besides all this, to-day is the third day since these things were done.

24:22 Sed et mulieres quædam ex nostris terruerunt nos, quæ ante lucem fuerunt ad monumentum,

24:22 Yea and certain women also of our company affrighted us who, before it was light, were at the sepulchre,

24:23 et non invento corpore ejus, venerunt, dicentes se etiam visionem angelorum vidisse, qui dicunt eum vivere.

24:23 And not finding his body, came, saying that they had all seen a vision of angels, who say that he is alive.

24:24 Et abierunt quidam ex nostris ad monumentum : et ita invenerunt sicut mulieres dixerunt, ipsum vero non invenerunt.

24:24 And some of our people went to the sepulchre and found it so as the women had said: but him they found not.

24:25 Et ipse dixit ad eos : O stulti, et tardi corde ad credendum in omnibus quæ locuti sunt prophetæ !

24:25 Then he said to them: O foolish and slow of heart to believe in all things, Which the prophets have spoken.

24:26 Nonne hæc oportuit pati Christum, et ita intrare in gloriam suam ?

24:26 Ought not Christ to have suffered these things and so, to enter into his glory?

24:27 Et incipiens a Moyse, et omnibus prophetis, interpretabatur illis in omnibus scripturis quæ de ipso erant.

24:27 And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded to them in all the scriptures the things that were concerning him.

24:28 Et appropinquaverunt castello quo ibant : et ipse se finxit longius ire.

24:28 And they drew nigh to the town whither they were going: and he made as though he would go farther.

24:29 Et coëgerunt illum, dicentes : Mane nobiscum, quoniam advesperascit, et inclinata est jam dies. Et intravit cum illis.

24:29 But they constrained him, saying: Stay with us, because it is towards evening and the day is now far spent. And he went in with them.

24:30 Et factum est, dum recumberet cum eis, accepit panem, et benedixit, ac fregit, et porrigebat illis.

24:30 And it came to pass, whilst he was at table with them, he took bread and blessed and brake and gave to them.

24:31 Et aperti sunt oculi eorum, et cognoverunt eum : et ipse evanuit ex oculis eorum.

24:31 And their eyes were opened: and they knew him. And he vanished out of their sight.

24:32 Et dixerunt ad invicem : Nonne cor nostrum ardens erat in nobis dum loqueretur in via, et aperiret nobis Scripturas ?

24:32 And they said one to the other: Was not our heart burning within us, whilst he spoke in the way and opened to us the scriptures?

24:33 Et surgentes eadem hora regressi sunt in Jerusalem : et invenerunt congregatos undecim, et eos qui cum illis erant,

24:33 And rising up, the same hour, they went back to Jerusalem: and they found the eleven gathered together, and those that were with them,

24:34 dicentes : Quod surrexit Dominus vere, et apparuit Simoni.

24:34 Saying: The Lord is risen indeed and hath appeared to Simon.

24:35 Et ipsi narrabant quæ gesta erant in via, et quomodo cognoverunt eum in fractione panis.

24:35 And they told what things were done in the way: and how they knew him in the breaking of bread.

24:36 Dum autem hæc loquuntur, stetit Jesus in medio eorum, et dicit eis : Pax vobis : ego sum, nolite timere.

24:36 Now, whilst they were speaking these things, Jesus stood in the midst of them and saith to them: Peace be to you. It is I: Fear not.

24:37 Conturbati vero et conterriti, existimabant se spiritum videre.

24:37 But they being troubled and frightened, supposed that they saw a spirit.

24:38 Et dixit eis : Quid turbati estis, et cogitationes ascendunt in corda vestra ?

24:38 And he said to them: Why are you troubled, and why do thoughts arise in your hearts?

24:39 videte manus meas, et pedes, quia ego ipse sum ; palpate et videte, quia spiritus carnem et ossa non habet, sicut me videtis habere.

24:39 See my hands and feet, that it is I myself. Handle, and see: for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as you see me to have.

24:40 Et cum hoc dixisset, ostendit eis manus et pedes.

24:40 And when he had said this, he shewed them his hands and feet.

24:41 Adhuc autem illis non credentibus, et mirantibus præ gaudio, dixit : Habetis hic aliquid quod manducetur ?

24:41 But while they yet believed not and wondered for joy, he said: Have you here any thing to eat?

24:42 At illi obtulerunt ei partem piscis assi et favum mellis.

24:42 And they offered him a piece of a broiled fish and a honeycomb.

24:43 Et cum manducasset coram eis, sumens reliquias dedit eis.

24:43 And when he had eaten before them, taking the remains, he gave to them.

24:44 Et dixit ad eos : Hæc sunt verba quæ locutus sum ad vos cum adhuc essem vobiscum, quoniam necesse est impleri omnia quæ scripta sunt in lege Moysi, et prophetis, et Psalmis de me.

24:44 And he said to them: These are the words which I spoke to you while I was yet with you, that all things must needs be fulfilled which are written in the law of Moses and in the prophets and in the psalms, concerning me.

24:45 Tunc aperuit illis sensum ut intelligerent Scripturas,

24:45 Then he opened their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures.

24:46 et dixit eis : Quoniam sic scriptum est, et sic oportebat Christum pati, et resurgere a mortuis tertia die :

24:46 And he said to them: Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer and to rise again from the dead, the third day:

24:47 et prædicari in nomine ejus pœnitentiam, et remissionem peccatorum in omnes gentes, incipientibus ab Jerosolyma.

24:47 And that penance and remission of sins should be preached in his name, unto all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

24:48 Vos autem testes estis horum.

24:48 And you are witnesses of these things.

24:49 Et ego mitto promissum Patris mei in vos ; vos autem sedete in civitate, quoadusque induamini virtute ex alto.

24:49 And I send the promise of my Father upon you: but stay you in the city till you be endued with power from on high.

24:50 Eduxit autem eos foras in Bethaniam, et elevatis manibus suis benedixit eis.

24:50 And he led them out as far as Bethania: and lifting up his hands, he blessed them.

24:51 Et factum est, dum benediceret illis, recessit ab eis, et ferebatur in cælum.

24:51 And it came to pass, whilst he blessed them, he departed from them and was carried up to heaven.

24:52 Et ipsi adorantes regressi sunt in Jerusalem cum gaudio magno :

24:52 And they adoring went back into Jerusalem with great joy.

24:53 et erant semper in templo, laudantes et benedicentes Deum. Amen.

24:53 And they were always in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen.

John

Chapter 1

1:1 In principio erat Verbum, et Verbum erat apud Deum, et Deus erat Verbum.

1:1 In the beginning was the Word: and the Word was with God: and the Word was God.

1:2 Hoc erat in principio apud Deum.

1:2 The same was in the beginning with God.

1:3 Omnia per ipsum facta sunt : et sine ipso factum est nihil, quod factum est.

1:3 All things were made by him: and without him was made nothing that was made.

1:4 In ipso vita erat, et vita erat lux hominum :

1:4 In him was life: and the life was the light of men.

1:5 et lux in tenebris lucet, et tenebræ eam non comprehenderunt.

1:5 And the light shineth in darkness: and the darkness did not comprehend it.

1:6 Fuit homo missus a Deo, cui nomen erat Joannes.

1:6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John.

1:7 Hic venit in testimonium ut testimonium perhiberet de lumine, ut omnes crederent per illum.

1:7 This man came for a witness, to give testimony of the light, that all men might believe through him.

1:8 Non erat ille lux, sed ut testimonium perhiberet de lumine.

1:8 He was not the light, but was to give testimony of the light.

1:9 Erat lux vera, quæ illuminat omnem hominem venientem in hunc mundum.

1:9 That was the true light, which enlighteneth every man that cometh into this world.

1:10 In mundo erat, et mundus per ipsum factus est, et mundus eum non cognovit.

1:10 He was in the world: and the world was made by him: and the world knew him not.

1:11 In propria venit, et sui eum non receperunt.

1:11 He came unto his own: and his own received him not.

1:12 Quotquot autem receperunt eum, dedit eis potestatem filios Dei fieri, his qui credunt in nomine ejus :

1:12 But as many as received him, he gave them power to be made the sons of God, to them that believe in his name.

1:13 qui non ex sanguinibus, neque ex voluntate carnis, neque ex voluntate viri, sed ex Deo nati sunt.

1:13 Who are born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.

1:14 Et Verbum caro factum est, et habitavit in nobis : et vidimus gloriam ejus, gloriam quasi unigeniti a Patre plenum gratiæ et veritatis.

1:14 And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us (and we saw his glory, the glory as it were of the only begotten of the Father), full of grace and truth.

1:15 Joannes testimonium perhibet de ipso, et clamat dicens : Hic erat quem dixi : Qui post me venturus est, ante me factus est : quia prior me erat.

1:15 John beareth witness of him and crieth out, saying: This was he of whom I spoke: He that shall come after me is preferred before me: because he was before me.

1:16 Et de plenitudine ejus nos omnes accepimus, et gratiam pro gratia :

1:16 And of his fulness we all have received: and grace for grace.

1:17 quia lex per Moysen data est, gratia et veritas per Jesum Christum facta est.

1:17 For the law was given by Moses: grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.

1:18 Deum nemo vidit umquam : unigenitus Filius, qui est in sinu Patris, ipse enarravit.

1:18 No man hath seen God at any time: the only begotten Son who is in the Bosom of the Father, he hath declared him.

1:19 Et hoc est testimonium Joannis, quando miserunt Judæi ab Jerosolymis sacerdotes et Levitas ad eum ut interrogarent eum : Tu quis es ?

1:19 And this is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent from Jerusalem priests and Levites to him, to ask him: Who art thou?

1:20 Et confessus est, et non negavit, et confessus est : Quia non sum ego Christus.

1:20 And he confessed and did not deny: and he confessed: I am not the Christ.

1:21 Et interrogaverunt eum : Quid ergo ? Elias es tu ? Et dixit : Non sum. Propheta es tu ? Et respondit : Non.

1:21 And they asked him: What then? Art thou Elias? And he said: I am not. Art thou the prophet? And he answered: No.

1:22 Dixerunt ergo ei : Quis es ut responsum demus his qui miserunt nos ? quid dicis de teipso ?

1:22 They said therefore unto him: Who art thou, that we may give an answer to them that sent us? What sayest thou of thyself?

1:23 Ait : Ego vox clamantis in deserto : Dirigite viam Domini, sicut dixit Isaias propheta.

1:23 He said: I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, make straight the way of the Lord, as said the prophet Isaias.

1:24 Et qui missi fuerant, erant ex pharisæis.

1:24 And they that were sent were of the Pharisees.

1:25 Et interrogaverunt eum, et dixerunt ei : Quid ergo baptizas, si tu non es Christus, neque Elias, neque propheta ?

1:25 And they asked him and said to him: Why then dost thou baptize, if thou be not Christ, nor Elias, nor the prophet?

1:26 Respondit eis Joannes, dicens : Ego baptizo in aqua : medius autem vestrum stetit, quem vos nescitis.

1:26 John answered them, saying: I baptize with water: but there hath stood one in the midst of you, whom you know not.

1:27 Ipse est qui post me venturus est, qui ante me factus est : cujus ego non sum dignus ut solvam ejus corrigiam calceamenti.

1:27 The same is he that shall come after me, who is preferred before me: the latchet of whose shoe I am not worthy to loose.

1:28 Hæc in Bethania facta sunt trans Jordanem, ubi erat Joannes baptizans.

1:28 These things were done in Bethania, beyond the Jordan, where John was baptizing.

1:29 Altera die vidit Joannes Jesum venientem ad se, et ait : Ecce agnus Dei, ecce qui tollit peccatum mundi.

1:29 The next day, John saw Jesus coming to him; and he saith: Behold the Lamb of God. Behold him who taketh away the sin of the world.

1:30 Hic est de quo dixi : Post me venit vir qui ante me factus est : quia prior me erat :

1:30 This is he of whom I said: After me there cometh a man, who is preferred before me: because he was before me.

1:31 et ego nesciebam eum, sed ut manifestetur in Israël, propterea veni ego in aqua baptizans.

1:31 And I knew him not: but that he may be made manifest in Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water.

1:32 Et testimonium perhibuit Joannes, dicens : Quia vidi Spiritum descendentem quasi columbam de cælo, et mansit super eum.

1:32 And John gave testimony, saying: I saw the Spirit coming down, as a dove from heaven; and he remained upon him.

1:33 Et ego nesciebam eum : sed qui misit me baptizare in aqua, ille mihi dixit : Super quem videris Spiritum descendentem, et manentem super eum, hic est qui baptizat in Spiritu Sancto.

1:33 And I knew him not: but he who sent me to baptize with water said to me: He upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending and remaining upon him, he it is that baptizeth with the Holy Ghost.

1:34 Et ego vidi : et testimonium perhibui quia hic est Filius Dei.

1:34 And I saw: and I gave testimony that this is the Son of God.

1:35 Altera die iterum stabat Joannes, et ex discipulis ejus duo.

1:35 The next day again John stood and two of his disciples.

1:36 Et respiciens Jesum ambulantem, dicit : Ecce agnus Dei.

1:36 And beholding Jesus walking, he saith: Behold the Lamb of God.

1:37 Et audierunt eum duo discipuli loquentem, et secuti sunt Jesum.

1:37 And the two disciples heard him speak: and they followed Jesus.

1:38 Conversus autem Jesus, et videns eos sequentes se, dicit eis : Quid quæritis ? Qui dixerunt ei : Rabbi (quod dicitur interpretatum Magister), ubi habitas ?

1:38 And Jesus turning and seeing them following him, saith to them: What seek you? Who said to him: Rabbi (which is to say, being interpreted, Master), where dwellest thou?

1:39 Dicit eis : Venite et videte. Venerunt, et viderunt ubi maneret, et apud eum manserunt die illo : hora autem erat quasi decima.

1:39 He saith to them: Come and see. They came and saw where he abode: and they stayed with him that day. Now it was about the tenth hour.

1:40 Erat autem Andreas, frater Simonis Petri, unus ex duobus qui audierant a Joanne, et secuti fuerant eum.

1:40 And Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter, was one of the two who had heard of John and followed him.

1:41 Invenit hic primum fratrem suum Simonem, et dicit ei : Invenimus Messiam (quod est interpretatum Christus).

1:41 He findeth first his brother Simon and saith to him: We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ.

1:42 Et adduxit eum ad Jesum. Intuitus autem eum Jesus, dixit : Tu es Simon, filius Jona ; tu vocaberis Cephas, quod interpretatur Petrus.

1:42 And he brought him to Jesus. And Jesus looking upon him, said: Thou art Simon the son of Jona. Thou shalt be called Cephas, which is interpreted Peter.

1:43 In crastinum voluit exire in Galilæam, et invenit Philippum. Et dicit ei Jesus : Sequere me.

1:43 On the following day, he would go forth into Galilee: and he findeth Philip, And Jesus saith to him: follow me.

1:44 Erat autem Philippus a Bethsaida, civitate Andreæ et Petri.

1:44 Now Philip was of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter.

1:45 Invenit Philippus Nathanaël, et dicit ei : Quem scripsit Moyses in lege, et prophetæ, invenimus Jesum filium Joseph a Nazareth.

1:45 Philip findeth Nathanael and saith to him: We have found him of whom Moses, in the law and the prophets did write, Jesus the son of Joseph of Nazareth.

1:46 Et dixit ei Nathanaël : A Nazareth potest aliquid boni esse ? Dicit ei Philippus : Veni et vide.

1:46 And Nathanael said to him: Can any thing of good come from Nazareth? Philip saith to him: Come and see.

1:47 Vidit Jesus Nathanaël venientem ad se, et dicit de eo : Ecce vere Israëlita, in quo dolus non est.

1:47 Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him and he saith of him: Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom there is no guile.

1:48 Dicit ei Nathanaël : Unde me nosti ? Respondit Jesus, et dixit ei : Priusquam te Philippus vocavit, cum esses sub ficu, vidi te.

1:48 Nathanael saith to him: Whence knowest thou me? Jesus answered and said to him: Before that Philip called thee, when thou wast under the fig tree, I saw thee.

1:49 Respondit ei Nathanaël, et ait : Rabbi, tu es Filius Dei, tu es rex Israël.

1:49 Nathanael answered him and said: Rabbi: Thou art the Son of God. Thou art the King of Israel.

1:50 Respondit Jesus, et dixit ei : Quia dixi tibi : Vidi te sub ficu, credis ; majus his videbis.

1:50 Jesus answered and said to him: Because I said unto thee, I saw thee under the fig tree, thou believest: greater things than these shalt thou see.

1:51 Et dicit ei : Amen, amen dico vobis, videbitis cælum apertum, et angelos Dei ascendentes, et descendentes supra Filium hominis.

1:51 And he saith to him: Amen, amen, I say to you, you shall see the heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man.

Chapter 2

2:1 Et die tertia nuptiæ factæ sunt in Cana Galilææ, et erat mater Jesu ibi.

2:1 And the third day, there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee: and the mother of Jesus was there.

2:2 Vocatus est autem et Jesus, et discipuli ejus, ad nuptias.

2:2 And Jesus also was invited, and his disciples, to the marriage.

2:3 Et deficiente vino, dicit mater Jesu ad eum : Vinum non habent.

2:3 And the wine failing, the mother of Jesus saith to him: They have no wine.

2:4 Et dicit ei Jesus : Quid mihi et tibi est, mulier ? nondum venit hora mea.

2:4 And Jesus saith to her: Woman, what is that to me and to thee? My hour is not yet come.

2:5 Dicit mater ejus ministris : Quodcumque dixerit vobis, facite.

2:5 His mother saith to the waiters: Whatsoever he shall say to you, do ye.

2:6 Erant autem ibi lapideæ hydriæ sex positæ secundum purificationem Judæorum, capientes singulæ metretas binas vel ternas.

2:6 Now there were set there six waterpots of stone, according to the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three measures apiece.

2:7 Dicit eis Jesus : Implete hydrias aqua. Et impleverunt eas usque ad summum.

2:7 Jesus saith to them: Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim.

2:8 Et dicit eis Jesus : Haurite nunc, et ferte architriclino. Et tulerunt.

2:8 And Jesus saith to them: Draw out now and carry to the chief steward of the feast. And they carried it.

2:9 Ut autem gustavit architriclinus aquam vinum factam, et non sciebat unde esset, ministri autem sciebant, qui hauserant aquam : vocat sponsum architriclinus,

2:9 And when the chief steward had tasted the water made wine and knew not whence it was, but the waiters knew who had drawn the water: the chief steward calleth the bridegroom,

2:10 et dicit ei : Omnis homo primum bonum vinum ponit et cum inebriati fuerint, tunc id, quod deterius est. Tu autem servasti bonum vinum usque adhuc.

2:10 And saith to him: Every man at first setteth forth good wine, and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse. But thou hast kept the good wine until now.

2:11 Hoc fecit initium signorum Jesus in Cana Galilææ ; et manifestavit gloriam suam, et crediderunt in eum discipuli ejus.

2:11 This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee and manifested his glory. And his disciples believed in him.

2:12 Post hoc descendit Capharnaum ipse, et mater ejus, et fratres ejus, et discipuli ejus : et ibi manserunt non multis diebus.

2:12 After this, he went down to Capharnaum, he and his mother and his brethren and his disciples: and they remained there not many days.

2:13 Et prope erat Pascha Judæorum, et ascendit Jesus Jerosolymam :

2:13 And the pasch of the Jews was at hand: and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.

2:14 et invenit in templo vendentes boves, et oves, et columbas, et numularios sedentes.

2:14 And he found in the temple them that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting.

2:15 Et cum fecisset quasi flagellum de funiculis, omnes ejecit de templo, oves quoque, et boves, et numulariorum effudit æs, et mensas subvertit.

2:15 And when he had made, as it were, a scourge of little cords, he drove them all out of the temple, the sheep also and the oxen: and the money of the changers he poured out, and the tables he overthrew.

2:16 Et his qui columbas vendebant, dixit : Auferte ista hinc, et nolite facere domum patris mei, domum negotiationis.

2:16 And to them that sold doves he said: Take these things hence, and make not the house of my Father a house of traffic.

2:17 Recordati sunt vero discipuli ejus quia scriptum est : Zelus domus tuæ comedit me.

2:17 And his disciples remembered, that it was written: The zeal of thy house hath eaten me up.

2:18 Responderunt ergo Judæi, et dixerunt ei : Quod signum ostendis nobis, quia hæc facis ?

2:18 The Jews, therefore, answered, and said to him: What sign dost thou shew unto us, seeing thou dost these things?

2:19 Respondit Jesus, et dixit eis : Solvite templum hoc, et in tribus diebus excitabo illud.

2:19 Jesus answered and said to them: Destroy this temple; and in three days I will raise it up.

2:20 Dixerunt ergo Judæi : Quadraginta et sex annis ædificatum est templum hoc, et tu in tribus diebus excitabis illud ?

2:20 The Jews then said: Six and forty years was this temple in building; and wilt thou raise it up in three days?

2:21 Ille autem dicebat de templo corporis sui.

2:21 But he spoke of the temple of his body.

2:22 Cum ergo resurrexisset a mortuis, recordati sunt discipuli ejus, quia hoc dicebat, et crediderunt scripturæ et sermoni quem dixit Jesus.

2:22 When therefore he was risen again from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this: and they believed the scripture and the word that Jesus had said.

2:23 Cum autem esset Jerosolymis in Pascha in die festo, multi crediderunt in nomine ejus, videntes signa ejus, quæ faciebat.

2:23 Now when he was at Jerusalem, at the pasch, upon the festival day, many believed in his name, seeing his signs which he did.

2:24 Ipse autem Jesus non credebat semetipsum eis, eo quod ipse nosset omnes,

2:24 But Jesus did not trust himself unto them: for that he knew all men,

2:25 et quia opus ei non erat ut quis testimonium perhiberet de homine : ipse enim sciebat quid esset in homine.

2:25 And because he needed not that any should give testimony of man: for he knew what was in man.

Chapter 3

3:1 Erat autem homo ex pharisæis, Nicodemus nomine, princeps Judæorum.

3:1 And there was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews.

3:2 Hic venit ad Jesum nocte, et dixit ei : Rabbi, scimus quia a Deo venisti magister, nemo enim potest hæc signa facere, quæ tu facis, nisi fuerit Deus cum eo.

3:2 This man came to Jesus by night and said to him: Rabbi, we know that thou art come a teacher from God; for no man can do these signs which thou dost, unless God be with him.

3:3 Respondit Jesus, et dixit ei : Amen, amen dico tibi, nisi quis renatus fuerit denuo, non potest videre regnum Dei.

3:3 Jesus answered and said to him: Amen, amen, I say to thee, unless a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.

3:4 Dicit ad eum Nicodemus : Quomodo potest homo nasci, cum sit senex ? numquid potest in ventrem matris suæ iterato introire et renasci ?

3:4 Nicodemus saith to him: How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother's womb and be born again?

3:5 Respondit Jesus : Amen, amen dico tibi, nisi quis renatus fuerit ex aqua, et Spiritu Sancto, non potest introire in regnum Dei.

3:5 Jesus answered: Amen, amen, I say to thee, unless a man be born again of water and the Holy Ghost, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.

3:6 Quod natum est ex carne, caro est : et quod natum est ex spiritu, spiritus est.

3:6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh: and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.

3:7 Non mireris quia dixi tibi : oportet vos nasci denuo.

3:7 Wonder not that I said to thee: You must be born again.

3:8 Spiritus ubi vult spirat, et vocem ejus audis, sed nescis unde veniat, aut quo vadat : sic est omnis qui natus est ex spiritu.

3:8 The Spirit breatheth where he will and thou hearest his voice: but thou knowest not whence he cometh and whither he goeth. So is every one that is born of the Spirit.

3:9 Respondit Nicodemus, et dixit ei : Quomodo possunt hæc fieri ?

3:9 Nicodemus answered and said to him: How can these things be done?

3:10 Respondit Jesus, et dixit ei : Tu es magister in Israël, et hæc ignoras ?

3:10 Jesus answered and said to him: Art thou a master in Israel, and knowest not these things?

3:11 Amen, amen dico tibi, quia quod scimus loquimur, et quod vidimus testamur, et testimonium nostrum non accipitis.

3:11 Amen, amen, I say to thee that we speak what we know and we testify what we have seen: and you receive not our testimony.

3:12 Si terrena dixi vobis, et non creditis : quomodo, si dixero vobis cælestia, credetis ?

3:12 If I have spoken to you earthly things, and you believe not: how will you believe, if I shall speak to you heavenly things?

3:13 Et nemo ascendit in cælum, nisi qui descendit de cælo, Filius hominis, qui est in cælo.

3:13 And no man hath ascended into heaven, but he that descended from heaven, the Son of man who is in heaven.

3:14 Et sicut Moyses exaltavit serpentem in deserto, ita exaltari oportet Filium hominis :

3:14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert, so must the Son of man be lifted up:

3:15 ut omnis qui credit in ipsum, non pereat, sed habeat vitam æternam.

3:15 That whosoever believeth in him may not perish, but may have life everlasting.

3:16 Sic enim Deus dilexit mundum, ut Filium suum unigenitum daret : ut omnis qui credit in eum, non pereat, sed habeat vitam æternam.

3:16 For God so loved the world, as to give his only begotten Son: that whosoever believeth in him may not perish, but may have life everlasting.

3:17 Non enim misit Deus Filium suum in mundum, ut judicet mundum, sed ut salvetur mundus per ipsum.

3:17 For God sent not his Son into the world, to judge the world: but that the world may be saved by him.

3:18 Qui credit in eum, non judicatur ; qui autem non credit, jam judicatus est : quia non credit in nomine unigeniti Filii Dei.

3:18 He that believeth in him is not judged. But he that doth not believe is already judged: because he believeth not in the name of the only begotten Son of God.

3:19 Hoc est autem judicium : quia lux venit in mundum, et dilexerunt homines magis tenebras quam lucem : erant enim eorum mala opera.

3:19 And this is the judgment: Because the light is come into the world and men loved darkness rather than the light: for their works were evil.

3:20 Omnis enim qui male agit, odit lucem, et non venit ad lucem, ut non arguantur opera ejus :

3:20 For every one that doth evil hateth the light and cometh not to the light, that his works may not be reproved.

3:21 qui autem facit veritatem, venit ad lucem, ut manifestentur opera ejus, quia in Deo sunt facta.

3:21 But he that doth truth cometh to the light, that his works may be made manifest: because they are done in God.

3:22 Post hæc venit Jesus et discipuli ejus in terram Judæam : et illic demorabatur cum eis, et baptizabat.

3:22 After these things, Jesus and his disciples came into the land of Judea: and there he abode with them and baptized.

3:23 Erat autem et Joannes baptizans, in Ænnon, juxta Salim : quia aquæ multæ erant illic, et veniebant et baptizabantur.

3:23 And John also was baptizing in Ennon near Salim: because there was much water there. And they came and were baptized.

3:24 Nondum enim missus fuerat Joannes in carcerem.

3:24 For John was not yet cast into prison.

3:25 Facta est autem quæstio ex discipulis Joannis cum Judæis de purificatione.

3:25 And there arose a question between some of John's disciples and the Jews, concerning purification.

3:26 Et venerunt ad Joannem, et dixerunt ei : Rabbi, qui erat tecum trans Jordanem, cui tu testimonium perhibuisti, ecce hic baptizat, et omnes veniunt ad eum.

3:26 And they came to John and said to him: Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond the Jordan, to whom thou gavest testimony: behold, he baptizeth and all men come to him.

3:27 Respondit Joannes, et dixit : Non potest homo accipere quidquam, nisi fuerit ei datum de cælo.

3:27 John answered and said: A man cannot receive any thing, unless it be given him from heaven.

3:28 Ipsi vos mihi testimonium perhibetis, quod dixerim : Non sum ego Christus : sed quia missus sum ante illum.

3:28 You yourselves do bear me witness that I said that I am not Christ, but that I am sent before him.

3:29 Qui habet sponsam, sponsus est : amicus autem sponsi, qui stat, et audit eum, gaudio gaudet propter vocem sponsi. Hoc ergo gaudium meum impletum est.

3:29 He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, who standeth and heareth Him, rejoiceth with joy because of the bridegroom's voice. This my joy therefore is fulfilled.

3:30 Illum oportet crescere, me autem minui.

3:30 He must increase: but I must decrease.

3:31 Qui desursum venit, super omnes est. Qui est de terra, de terra est, et de terra loquitur. Qui de cælo venit, super omnes est.

3:31 He that cometh from above is above all. He that is of the earth, of the earth he is, and of the earth he speaketh. He that cometh from heaven is above all.

3:32 Et quod vidit, et audivit, hoc testatur : et testimonium ejus nemo accipit.

3:32 And what he hath seen and heard, that he testifieth: and no man receiveth his testimony.

3:33 Qui accepit ejus testimonium signavit, quia Deus verax est.

3:33 He that hath received his testimony hath set to his seal that God is true.

3:34 Quem enim misit Deus, verba Dei loquitur : non enim ad mensuram dat Deus spiritum.

3:34 For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God doth not give the Spirit by measure.

3:35 Pater diligit Filium et omnia dedit in manu ejus.

3:35 The Father loveth the Son: and he hath given all things into his hand.

3:36 Qui credit in Filium, habet vitam æternam ; qui autem incredulus est Filio, non videbit vitam, sed ira Dei manet super eum.

3:36 He that believeth in the Son hath life everlasting: but he that believeth not the Son shall not see life: but the wrath of God abideth on him.

Chapter 4

4:1 Ut ergo cognovit Jesus quia audierunt pharisæi quod Jesus plures discipulos facit, et baptizat, quam Joannes

4:1 When Jesus therefore understood the Pharisees had heard that Jesus maketh more disciples and baptizeth more than John

4:2 (quamquam Jesus non baptizaret, sed discipuli ejus),

4:2 (Though Jesus himself did not baptize, but his disciples),

4:3 reliquit Judæam, et abiit iterum in Galilæam.

4:3 He left Judea and went again into Galilee.

4:4 Oportebat autem eum transire per Samariam.

4:4 And he was of necessity to pass through Samaria.

4:5 Venit ergo in civitatem Samariæ, quæ dicitur Sichar, juxta prædium quod dedit Jacob Joseph filio suo.

4:5 He cometh therefore to a city of Samaria, which is called Sichar, near the land which Jacob gave to his son Joseph.

4:6 Erat autem ibi fons Jacob. Jesus ergo fatigatus ex itinere, sedebat sic supra fontem. Hora erat quasi sexta.

4:6 Now Jacob's well was there. Jesus therefore, being wearied with his journey, sat thus on the well. It was about the sixth hour.

4:7 Venit mulier de Samaria haurire aquam. Dicit ei Jesus : Da mihi bibere.

4:7 There cometh a woman of Samaria, to draw water. Jesus saith to her: Give me to drink.

4:8 (Discipuli enim ejus abierant in civitatem ut cibos emerent.)

4:8 For his disciples were gone into the city to buy meats.

4:9 Dicit ergo ei mulier illa Samaritana : Quomodo tu, Judæus cum sis, bibere a me poscis, quæ sum mulier Samaritana ? non enim coutuntur Judæi Samaritanis.

4:9 Then that Samaritan woman saith to him: How dost thou, being a Jew; ask of me to drink, who am a Samaritan woman? For the Jews do not communicate with the Samaritans.

4:10 Respondit Jesus, et dixit ei : Si scires donum Dei, et quis est qui dicit tibi : Da mihi bibere, tu forsitan petisses ab eo, et dedisset tibi aquam vivam.

4:10 Jesus answered and said to her: If thou didst know the gift of God and who he is that saith to thee: Give me to drink; thou perhaps wouldst have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water.

4:11 Dicit ei mulier : Domine, neque in quo haurias habes, et puteus altus est : unde ergo habes aquam vivam ?

4:11 The woman saith to him: Sir, thou hast nothing wherein to draw, and the well is deep. From whence then hast thou living water?

4:12 Numquid tu major es patre nostro Jacob, qui dedit nobis puteum, et ipse ex eo bibit, et filii ejus, et pecora ejus ?

4:12 Art thou greater than our father Jacob, who gave us the well and drank thereof, himself and his children and his cattle?

4:13 Respondit Jesus, et dixit ei : Omnis qui bibit ex aqua hac, sitiet iterum ; qui autem biberit ex aqua quam ego dabo ei, non sitiet in æternum :

4:13 Jesus answered and said to her: Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again: but he that shall drink of the water that I will give him shall not thirst for ever.

4:14 sed aqua quam ego dabo ei, fiet in eo fons aquæ salientis in vitam æternam.

4:14 But the water that I will give him shall become in him a fountain of water, springing up into life everlasting.

4:15 Dicit ad eum mulier : Domine, da mihi hanc aquam, ut non sitiam, neque veniam huc haurire.

4:15 The woman said to him: Sir, give me this water, that I may not thirst, nor come hither to draw.

4:16 Dicit ei Jesus : Vade, voca virum tuum, et veni huc.

4:16 Jesus saith to her: Go, call thy husband, and come hither.

4:17 Respondit mulier, et dixit : Non habeo virum. Dicit ei Jesus : Bene dixisti, quia non habeo virum ;

4:17 The woman answered and said: I have no husband. Jesus said to her: Thou hast said well: I have no husband.

4:18 quinque enim viros habuisti, et nunc, quem habes, non est tuus vir : hoc vere dixisti.

4:18 For thou hast had five husbands: and he whom thou now hast is not thy husband. This, thou hast said truly.

4:19 Dicit ei mulier : Domine, video quia propheta es tu.

4:19 The woman saith to him: Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet.

4:20 Patres nostri in monte hoc adoraverunt, et vos dicitis, quia Jerosolymis est locus ubi adorare oportet.

4:20 Our fathers adored on this mountain: and you say that at Jerusalem is the place where men must adore.

4:21 Dicit ei Jesus : Mulier, crede mihi, quia venit hora, quando neque in monte hoc, neque in Jerosolymis adorabitis Patrem.

4:21 Jesus saith to her: Woman, believe me that the hour cometh, when you shall neither on this mountain, nor in Jerusalem, adore the Father.

4:22 Vos adoratis quod nescitis : nos adoramus quod scimus, quia salus ex Judæis est.

4:22 You adore that which you know not: we adore that which we know. For salvation is of the Jews.

4:23 Sed venit hora, et nunc est, quando veri adoratores adorabunt Patrem in spiritu et veritate. Nam et Pater tales quærit, qui adorent eum.

4:23 But the hour cometh and now is, when the true adorers shall adore the Father in spirit and in truth. For the Father also seeketh such to adore him.

4:24 Spiritus est Deus : et eos qui adorant eum, in spiritu et veritate oportet adorare.

4:24 God is a spirit: and they that adore him must adore him in spirit and in truth.

4:25 Dicit ei mulier : Scio quia Messias venit (qui dicitur Christus) : cum ergo venerit ille, nobis annuntiabit omnia.

4:25 The woman saith to him: I know that the Messias cometh (who is called Christ): therefore, when he is come, he will tell us all things.

4:26 Dicit ei Jesus : Ego sum, qui loquor tecum.

4:26 Jesus saith to her: I am he, who am speaking with thee.

4:27 Et continuo venerunt discipuli ejus, et mirabantur quia cum muliere loquebatur. Nemo tamen dixit : Quid quæris ? aut, Quid loqueris cum ea ?

4:27 And immediately his disciples came. And they wondered that he talked with the woman. Yet no man said: What seekest thou? Or: Why talkest thou with her?

4:28 Reliquit ergo hydriam suam mulier, et abiit in civitatem, et dicit illis hominibus :

4:28 The woman therefore left her waterpot and went her way into the city and saith to the men there:

4:29 Venite, et videte hominem qui dixit mihi omnia quæcumque feci : numquid ipse est Christus ?

4:29 Come, and see a man who has told me all things whatsoever I have done. Is not he the Christ?

4:30 Exierunt ergo de civitate et veniebant ad eum.

4:30 They went therefore out of the city and came unto him.

4:31 Interea rogabant eum discipuli, dicentes : Rabbi, manduca.

4:31 In the mean time, the disciples prayed him, saying: Rabbi, eat.

4:32 Ille autem dicit eis : Ego cibum habeo manducare, quem vos nescitis.

4:32 But he said to them: I have meat to eat which you know not.

4:33 Dicebant ergo discipuli ad invicem : Numquid aliquis attulit ei manducare ?

4:33 The disciples therefore said one to another: Hath any man brought him to eat?

4:34 Dicit eis Jesus : Meus cibus est ut faciam voluntatem ejus qui misit me, ut perficiam opus ejus.

4:34 Jesus saith to them: My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, that I may perfect his work.

4:35 Nonne vos dicitis quod adhuc quatuor menses sunt, et messis venit ? Ecce dico vobis : levate oculos vestros, et videte regiones, quia albæ sunt jam ad messem.

4:35 Do not you say: There are yet four months, and then the harvest cometh? Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes, and see the countries. For they are white already to harvest.

4:36 Et qui metit, mercedem accipit, et congregat fructum in vitam æternam : ut et qui seminat, simul gaudeat, et qui metit.

4:36 And he that reapeth receiveth wages and gathereth fruit unto life everlasting: that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together.

4:37 In hoc enim est verbum verum : quia alius est qui seminat, et alius est qui metit.

4:37 For in this is the saying true: That it is one man that soweth, and it is another that reapeth.

4:38 Ego misi vos metere quod vos non laborastis : alii laboraverunt, et vos in labores eorum introistis.

4:38 I have sent you to reap that in which you did not labour. Others have laboured: and you have entered into their labours.

4:39 Ex civitate autem illa multi crediderunt in eum Samaritanorum, propter verbum mulieris testimonium perhibentis : Quia dixit mihi omnia quæcumque feci.

4:39 Now of that city many of the Samaritans believed in him, for the word of the woman giving testimony: He told me all things whatsoever I have done.

4:40 Cum venissent ergo ad illum Samaritani, rogaverunt eum ut ibi maneret. Et mansit ibi duos dies.

4:40 So when the Samaritans were come to him, they desired that he would tarry there. And he abode there two days.

4:41 Et multo plures crediderunt in eum propter sermonem ejus.

4:41 And many more believed in him, because of his own word.

4:42 Et mulieri dicebant : Quia jam non propter tuam loquelam credimus : ipsi enim audivimus, et scimus quia hic est vere Salvator mundi.

4:42 And they said to the woman: We now believe, not for thy saying: for we ourselves have heard him and know that this is indeed the Saviour of the world.

4:43 Post duos autem dies exiit inde, et abiit in Galilæam.

4:43 Now after two days, he departed thence and went into Galilee.

4:44 Ipse enim Jesus testimonium perhibuit, quia propheta in sua patria honorem non habet.

4:44 For Jesus himself gave testimony that a prophet hath no honour in his own country.

4:45 Cum ergo venisset in Galilæam, exceperunt eum Galilæi, cum omnia vidissent quæ fecerat Jerosolymis in die festo : et ipsi enim venerant ad diem festum.

4:45 And when he was come into Galilee, the Galileans received him, having seen all the things he had done at Jerusalem on the festival day: for they also went to the festival day.

4:46 Venit ergo iterum in Cana Galilææ, ubi fecit aquam vinum. Et erat quidam regulus, cujus filius infirmabatur Capharnaum.

4:46 He came again therefore into Cana of Galilee, where he made the water wine. And there was a certain ruler, whose son was sick at Capharnaum.

4:47 Hic cum audisset quia Jesus adveniret a Judæa in Galilæam, abiit ad eum, et rogabat eum ut descenderet, et sanaret filium ejus : incipiebat enim mori.

4:47 He having heard that Jesus was come from Judea into Galilee, sent to him and prayed him to come down and heal his son: for he was at the point of death.

4:48 Dixit ergo Jesus ad eum : Nisi signa et prodigia videritis, non creditis.

4:48 Jesus therefore said to him: Unless you see signs and wonders, you believe not.

4:49 Dicit ad eum regulus : Domine, descende priusquam moriatur filius meus.

4:49 The ruler saith to him: Lord, come down before that my son die.

4:50 Dicit ei Jesus : Vade, filius tuus vivit. Credidit homo sermoni quem dixit ei Jesus, et ibat.

4:50 Jesus saith to him: Go thy way. Thy son liveth. The man believed the word which Jesus said to him and went his way.

4:51 Jam autem eo descendente, servi occurrerunt ei, et nuntiaverunt dicentes, quia filius ejus viveret.

4:51 And as he was going down, his servants met him: and they brought word, saying, that his son lived.

4:52 Interrogabat ergo horam ab eis in qua melius habuerit. Et dixerunt ei : Quia heri hora septima reliquit eum febris.

4:52 He asked therefore of them the hour wherein he grew better. And they said to him: Yesterday at the seventh hour, the fever left him.

4:53 Cognovit ergo pater, quia illa hora erat in qua dixit ei Jesus : Filius tuus vivit ; et credidit ipse et domus ejus tota.

4:53 The father therefore knew that it was at the same hour that Jesus said to him: Thy son liveth. And himself believed, and his whole house.

4:54 Hoc iterum secundum signum fecit Jesus, cum venisset a Judæa in Galilæam.

4:54 This is again the second miracle that Jesus did, when he was come out of Judea. into Galilee.

Chapter 5

5:1 Post hæc erat dies festus Judæorum, et ascendit Jesus Jerosolymam.

5:1 After these things was a festival day of the Jews: and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.

5:2 Est autem Jerosolymis probatica piscina, quæ cognominatur hebraice Bethsaida, quinque porticus habens.

5:2 Now there is at Jerusalem a pond, called Probatica, which in Hebrew is named Bethsaida, having five porches.

5:3 In his jacebat multitudo magna languentium, cæcorum, claudorum, aridorum, exspectantium aquæ motum.

5:3 In these lay a great multitude of sick, of blind, of lame, of withered: waiting for the moving of the water.

5:4 Angelus autem Domini descendebat secundum tempus in piscinam, et movebatur aqua. Et qui prior descendisset in piscinam post motionem aquæ, sanus fiebat a quacumque detinebatur infirmitate.

5:4 And an angel of the Lord descended at certain times into the pond and the water was moved. And he that went down first into the pond after the motion of the water was made whole of whatsoever infirmity he lay under.

5:5 Erat autem quidam homo ibi triginta et octo annos habens in infirmitate sua.

5:5 And there was a certain man there that had been eight and thirty years under his infirmity.

5:6 Hunc autem cum vidisset Jesus jacentem, et cognovisset quia jam multum tempus haberet, dicit ei : Vis sanus fieri ?

5:6 Him when Jesus had seen lying, and knew that he had been now a long time, he saith to him: Wilt thou be made whole?

5:7 Respondit ei languidus : Domine, hominem non habeo, ut, cum turbata fuerit aqua, mittat me in piscinam : dum venio enim ego, alius ante me descendit.

5:7 The infirm man answered him: Sir, I have no man, when the water is troubled, to put me into the pond. For whilst I am coming, another goeth down before me.

5:8 Dicit ei Jesus : Surge, tolle grabatum tuum et ambula.

5:8 Jesus saith to him: Arise, take up thy bed and walk.

5:9 Et statim sanus factus est homo ille : et sustulit grabatum suum, et ambulabat. Erat autem sabbatum in die illo.

5:9 And immediately the man was made whole: and he took up his bed and walked. And it was the sabbath that day.

5:10 Dicebant ergo Judæi illi qui sanatus fuerat : Sabbatum est, non licet tibi tollere grabatum tuum.

5:10 The Jews therefore said to him that was healed: It is the sabbath. It is not lawful for thee to take up thy bed.

5:11 Respondit eis : Qui me sanum fecit, ille mihi dixit : Tolle grabatum tuum et ambula.

5:11 He answered them: He that made me whole, he said to me: Take up thy bed and walk.

5:12 Interrogaverunt ergo eum : Quis est ille homo qui dixit tibi : Tolle grabatum tuum et ambula ?

5:12 They asked him therefore: Who is that man who said to thee: Take up thy bed and walk?

5:13 Is autem qui sanus fuerat effectus, nesciebat quis esset. Jesus enim declinavit a turba constituta in loco.

5:13 But he who was healed knew not who it was: for Jesus went aside from the multitude standing in the place.

5:14 Postea invenit eum Jesus in templo, et dixit illi : Ecce sanus factus es ; jam noli peccare, ne deterius tibi aliquid contingat.

5:14 Afterwards, Jesus findeth him in the temple and saith to him: Behold thou art made whole: sin no more, lest some worse thing happen to thee.

5:15 Abiit ille homo, et nuntiavit Judæis quia Jesus esset, qui fecit eum sanum.

5:15 The man went his way and told the Jews that it was Jesus who had made him whole.

5:16 Propterea persequebantur Judæi Jesum, quia hæc faciebat in sabbato.

5:16 Therefore did the Jews persecute Jesus, because he did these things on the sabbath.

5:17 Jesus autem respondit eis : Pater meus usque modo operatur, et ego operor.

5:17 But Jesus answered them: My Father worketh until now; and I work.

5:18 Propterea ergo magis quærebant eum Judæi interficere : quia non solum solvebat sabbatum, sed et patrem suum dicebat Deum, æqualem se faciens Deo. Respondit itaque Jesus, et dixit eis :

5:18 Hereupon therefore the Jews sought the more to kill him, because he did not only break the sabbath but also said God was his Father, making himself equal to God.

5:19 Amen, amen dico vobis : non potest Filius a se facere quidquam, nisi quod viderit Patrem facientem : quæcumque enim ille fecerit, hæc et Filius similiter facit.

5:19 Then Jesus answered and said to them: Amen, amen, I say unto you, the Son cannot do any thing of himself, but what he seeth the Father doing: for what things soever he doth, these the Son also doth in like manner.

5:20 Pater enim diligit Filium, et omnia demonstrat ei quæ ipse facit : et majora his demonstrabit ei opera, ut vos miremini.

5:20 For the Father loveth the Son and sheweth him all things which himself doth: and greater works than these will he shew him, that you may wonder.

5:21 Sicut enim Pater suscitat mortuos, et vivificat, sic et Filius, quos vult, vivificat.

5:21 For as the Father raiseth up the dead and giveth life: so the Son also giveth life to whom he will.

5:22 Neque enim Pater judicat quemquam : sed omne judicium dedit Filio,

5:22 For neither does the Father judge any man: but hath given all judgment to the Son.

5:23 ut omnes honorificent Filium, sicut honorificant Patrem ; qui non honorificat Filium, non honorificat Patrem, qui misit illum.

5:23 That all men may honour the Son, as they honour the Father. He who honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father who hath sent him.

5:24 Amen, amen dico vobis, quia qui verbum meum audit, et credit ei qui misit me, habet vitam æternam, et in judicium non venit, sed transiit a morte in vitam.

5:24 Amen, amen, I say unto you that he who heareth my word and believeth him that sent me hath life everlasting: and cometh not into judgment, but is passed from death to life.

5:25 Amen, amen dico vobis, quia venit hora, et nunc est, quando mortui audient vocem Filii Dei : et qui audierint, vivent.

5:25 Amen, amen, I say unto you, that the hour cometh, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God: and they that hear shall live.

5:26 Sicut enim Pater habet vitam in semetipso, sic dedit et Filio habere vitam in semetipso :

5:26 For as the Father hath life in himself, so he hath given to the Son also to have life in himself.

5:27 et potestatem dedit ei judicium facere, quia Filius hominis est.

5:27 And he hath given him power to do judgment, because he is the Son of man.

5:28 Nolite mirari hoc, quia venit hora in qua omnes qui in monumentis sunt audient vocem Filii Dei :

5:28 Wonder not at this: for the hour cometh wherein all that are in the graves shall hear the voice of the Son of God.

5:29 et procedent qui bona fecerunt, in resurrectionem vitæ ; qui vero mala egerunt, in resurrectionem judicii.

5:29 And they that have done good things shall come forth unto the resurrection of life: but they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of judgment.

5:30 Non possum ego a meipso facere quidquam. Sicut audio, judico : et judicium meum justum est, quia non quæro voluntatem meam, sed voluntatem ejus qui misit me.

5:30 I cannot of myself do any thing. As I hear, so I judge. And my judgment is just: because I seek not my own will. but the will of him that sent me.

5:31 Si ego testimonium perhibeo de meipso, testimonium meum non est verum.

5:31 If I bear witness of myself, my witness is not true.

5:32 Alius est qui testimonium perhibet de me : et scio quia verum est testimonium, quod perhibet de me.

5:32 There is another that beareth witness of me: and I know that the witness which he witnesseth of me is true.

5:33 Vos misistis ad Joannem, et testimonium perhibuit veritati.

5:33 You sent to John: and he gave testimony to the truth.

5:34 Ego autem non ab homine testimonium accipio : sed hæc dico ut vos salvi sitis.

5:34 But I receive not testimony from man: but I say these things, that you may be saved.

5:35 Ille erat lucerna ardens et lucens : vos autem voluistis ad horam exsultare in luce ejus.

5:35 He was a burning and a shining light: and you were willing for a time to rejoice in his light.

5:36 Ego autem habeo testimonium majus Joanne. Opera enim quæ dedit mihi Pater ut perficiam ea : ipsa opera, quæ ego facio, testimonium perhibent de me, quia Pater misit me :

5:36 But I have a greater testimony than that of John: for the works which the Father hath given me to perfect, the works themselves which I do, give testimony of me, that the Father hath sent me.

5:37 et qui misit me Pater, ipse testimonium perhibuit de me : neque vocem ejus umquam audistis, neque speciem ejus vidistis :

5:37 And the Father himself who hath sent me hath given testimony of me: neither have you heard his voice at any time, nor seen his shape.

5:38 et verbum ejus non habetis in vobis manens : quia quem misit ille, huic vos non creditis.

5:38 And you have not his word abiding in you: for whom he hath sent, him you believe not.

5:39 Scrutamini Scripturas, quia vos putatis in ipsis vitam æternam habere : et illæ sunt quæ testimonium perhibent de me :

5:39 Search the scriptures: for you think in them to have life everlasting. And the same are they that give testimony of me.

5:40 et non vultis venire ad me ut vitam habeatis.

5:40 And you will not come to me that you may have life.

5:41 Claritatem ab hominibus non accipio.

5:41 I receive not glory from men.

5:42 Sed cognovi vos, quia dilectionem Dei non habetis in vobis.

5:42 But I know you, that you have not the love of God in you.

5:43 Ego veni in nomine Patris mei, et non accipitis me ; si alius venerit in nomine suo, illum accipietis.

5:43 I am come in the name of my Father, and you receive me not: if another shall come in his own name, him you will receive.

5:44 Quomodo vos potestis credere, qui gloriam ab invicem accipitis, et gloriam quæ a solo Deo est, non quæritis ?

5:44 How can you believe, who receive glory one from another: and the glory which is from God alone, you do not seek?

5:45 Nolite putare quia ego accusaturus sim vos apud Patrem : est qui accusat vos Moyses, in quo vos speratis.

5:45 Think not that I will accuse you to the Father. There is one that accuseth you, Moses, in whom you trust.

5:46 Si enim crederetis Moysi, crederetis forsitan et mihi : de me enim ille scripsit.

5:46 For if you did believe Moses, you would perhaps believe me also: for he wrote of me.

5:47 Si autem illius litteris non creditis, quomodo verbis meis credetis ?

5:47 But if you do not believe his writings, how will you believe my words?

Chapter 6

6:1 Post hæc abiit Jesus trans mare Galilææ, quod est Tiberiadis :

6:1 After these things Jesus went over the sea of Galilee, which is that of Tiberias.

6:2 et sequebatur eum multitudo magna, quia videbant signa quæ faciebat super his qui infirmabantur.

6:2 And a great multitude followed him, because they saw the miracles which he did on them that were diseased.

6:3 Subiit ergo in montem Jesus et ibi sedebat cum discipulis suis.

6:3 Jesus therefore went up into a mountain: and there he sat with his disciples.

6:4 Erat autem proximum Pascha dies festus Judæorum.

6:4 Now the pasch, the festival day of the Jews, was near at hand.

6:5 Cum sublevasset ergo oculos Jesus, et vidisset quia multitudo maxima venit ad eum, dixit ad Philippum : Unde ememus panes, ut manducent hi ?

6:5 When Jesus therefore had lifted up his eyes and seen that a very great multitude cometh to him, he said to Philip: Whence shall we buy bread, that these may eat?

6:6 Hoc autem dicebat tentans eum : ipse enim sciebat quid esset facturus.

6:6 And this he said to try him: for he himself knew what he would do.

6:7 Respondit ei Philippus : Ducentorum denariorum panes non sufficiunt eis, ut unusquisque modicum quid accipiat.

6:7 Philip answered him: Two hundred pennyworth of bread is not sufficient for them that every one may take a little.

6:8 Dicit ei unus ex discipulis ejus, Andreas, frater Simonis Petri :

6:8 One of his disciples, Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter, saith to him:

6:9 Est puer unus hic qui habet quinque panes hordeaceos et duos pisces : sed hæc quid sunt inter tantos ?

6:9 There is a boy here that hath five barley loaves and two fishes. But what are these among so many?

6:10 Dixit ergo Jesus : Facite homines discumbere. Erat autem fœnum multum in loco. Discubuerunt ergo viri, numero quasi quinque millia.

6:10 Then Jesus said: Make the men sit down. Now, there was much grass in the place. The men therefore sat down, in number about five thousand.

6:11 Accepit ergo Jesus panes : et cum gratias egisset, distribuit discumbentibus : similiter et ex piscibus quantum volebant.

6:11 And Jesus took the loaves: and when he had given thanks, he distributed to them that were set down. In like manner also of the fishes, as much as they would.

6:12 Ut autem impleti sunt, dixit discipulis suis : Colligite quæ superaverunt fragmenta, ne pereant.

6:12 And when they were filled, he said to his disciples: gather up the fragments that remain, lest they be lost.

6:13 Collegerunt ergo, et impleverunt duodecim cophinos fragmentorum ex quinque panibus hordeaceis, quæ superfuerunt his qui manducaverant.

6:13 They gathered up therefore and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley loaves which remained over and above to them that had eaten.

6:14 Illi ergo homines cum vidissent quod Jesus fecerat signum, dicebant : Quia hic est vere propheta, qui venturus est in mundum.

6:14 Now those men, when they had seen what a miracle Jesus had done, said: This is of a truth the prophet that is to come into the world.

6:15 Jesus ergo cum cognovisset quia venturi essent ut raperent eum, et facerent eum regem, fugit iterum in montem ipse solus.

6:15 Jesus therefore, when he knew that they would come to take him by force and make him king, fled again into the mountains, himself alone.

6:16 Ut autem sero factum est, descenderunt discipuli ejus ad mare.

6:16 And when evening was come, his disciples went down to the sea.

6:17 Et cum ascendissent navim, venerunt trans mare in Capharnaum : et tenebræ jam factæ erant et non venerat ad eos Jesus.

6:17 And when they had gone up into a ship, they went over the sea to Capharnaum. And it was now dark: and Jesus was not come unto them.

6:18 Mare autem, vento magno flante, exsurgebat.

6:18 And the sea arose, by reason of a great wind that blew.

6:19 Cum remigassent ergo quasi stadia viginti quinque aut triginta, vident Jesum ambulantem supra mare, et proximum navi fieri, et timuerunt.

6:19 When they had rowed therefore about five and twenty or thirty furlongs, they see Jesus walking upon the sea and drawing nigh to the ship. And they were afraid.

6:20 Ille autem dicit eis : Ego sum, nolite timere.

6:20 But he saith to them: It is I. Be not afraid.

6:21 Voluerunt ergo accipere eum in navim et statim navis fuit ad terram, in quam ibant.

6:21 They were willing therefore to take him into the ship. And presently the ship was at the land to which they were going.

6:22 Altera die, turba, quæ stabat trans mare, vidit quia navicula alia non erat ibi nisi una, et quia non introisset cum discipulis suis Jesus in navim, sed soli discipuli ejus abiissent :

6:22 The next day, the multitude that stood on the other side of the sea saw that there was no other ship there but one: and that Jesus had not entered into the ship with his disciples, but that his disciples were gone away alone.

6:23 aliæ vero supervenerunt naves a Tiberiade juxta locum ubi manducaverant panem, gratias agente Domino.

6:23 But other ships came in from Tiberias, nigh unto the place where they had eaten the bread, the Lord giving thanks.

6:24 Cum ergo vidisset turba quia Jesus non esset ibi, neque discipuli ejus, ascenderunt in naviculas, et venerunt Capharnaum quærentes Jesum.

6:24 When therefore the multitude saw that Jesus was not there, nor his disciples, they took shipping and came to Capharnaum, seeking for Jesus.

6:25 Et cum invenissent eum trans mare, dixerunt ei : Rabbi, quando huc venisti ?

6:25 And when they had found him on that other side of the sea, they said to him: Rabbi, when camest thou hither?

6:26 Respondit eis Jesus, et dixit : Amen, amen dico vobis : quæritis me non quia vidistis signa, sed quia manducastis ex panibus et saturati estis.

6:26 Jesus answered them and said: Amen, amen, I say to you, you seek me, not because you have seen miracles, but because you did eat of the loaves and were filled.

6:27 Operamini non cibum, qui perit, sed qui permanet in vitam æternam, quem Filius hominis dabit vobis. Hunc enim Pater signavit Deus.

6:27 Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that which endureth unto life everlasting, which the Son of man will give you. For him hath God, the Father, sealed.

6:28 Dixerunt ergo ad eum : Quid faciemus ut operemur opera Dei ?

6:28 They said therefore unto him: What shall we do, that we may work the works of God?

6:29 Respondit Jesus, et dixit eis : Hoc est opus Dei, ut credatis in eum quem misit ille.

6:29 Jesus answered and said to them: This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he hath sent.

6:30 Dixerunt ergo ei : Quod ergo tu facis signum ut videamus et credamus tibi ? quid operaris ?

6:30 They said therefore to him: What sign therefore dost thou shew that we may see and may believe thee? What dost thou work?

6:31 Patres nostri manducaverunt manna in deserto, sicut scriptum est : Panem de cælo dedit eis manducare.

6:31 Our fathers did eat manna in the desert, as it is written: He gave them bread from heaven to eat.

6:32 Dixit ergo eis Jesus : Amen, amen dico vobis : non Moyses dedit vobis panem de cælo, sed Pater meus dat vobis panem de cælo verum.

6:32 Then Jesus said to them: Amen, amen, I say to you; Moses gave you not bread from heaven, but my Father giveth you the true bread from heaven.

6:33 Panis enim Dei est, qui de cælo descendit, et dat vitam mundo.

6:33 For the bread of God is that which cometh down from heaven and giveth life to the world.

6:34 Dixerunt ergo ad eum : Domine, semper da nobis panem hunc.

6:34 They said therefore unto him: Lord, give us always this bread.

6:35 Dixit autem eis Jesus : Ego sum panis vitæ : qui venit ad me, non esuriet, et qui credit in me, non sitiet umquam.

6:35 And Jesus said to them: I am the bread of life. He that cometh to me shall not hunger: and he that believeth in me shall never thirst.

6:36 Sed dixi vobis quia et vidistis me, et non creditis.

6:36 But I said unto you that you also have seen me, and you believe not.

6:37 Omne quod dat mihi Pater, ad me veniet : et eum qui venit ad me, non ejiciam foras :

6:37 All that the Father giveth to me shall come to me: and him that cometh to me, I will not cast out.

6:38 quia descendi de cælo, non ut faciam voluntatem meam, sed voluntatem ejus qui misit me.

6:38 Because I came down from heaven, not to do my own will but the will of him that sent me.

6:39 Hæc est autem voluntas ejus qui misit me, Patris : ut omne quod dedit mihi, non perdam ex eo, sed resuscitem illud in novissimo die.

6:39 Now this is the will of the Father who sent me: that of all that he hath given me, I should lose nothing; but should raise it up again in the last day.

6:40 Hæc est autem voluntas Patris mei, qui misit me : ut omnis qui videt Filium et credit in eum, habeat vitam æternam, et ego resuscitabo eum in novissimo die.

6:40 And this is the will of my Father that sent me: that every one who seeth the Son and believeth in him may have life everlasting. And I will raise him up in the last day.

6:41 Murmurabant ergo Judæi de illo, quia dixisset : Ego sum panis vivus, qui de cælo descendi,

6:41 The Jews therefore murmured at him, because he had said: I am the living bread which came down from heaven.

6:42 et dicebant : Nonne hic est Jesus filius Joseph, cujus nos novimus patrem et matrem ? quomodo ergo dicit hic : Quia de cælo descendi ?

6:42 And they said: Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? How then saith he: I came down from heaven?

6:43 Respondit ergo Jesus, et dixit eis : Nolite murmurare in invicem :

6:43 Jesus therefore answered and said to them: Murmur not among yourselves.

6:44 nemo potest venire ad me, nisi Pater, qui misit me, traxerit eum ; et ego resuscitabo eum in novissimo die.

6:44 No man can come to me, except the Father, who hath sent me, draw him. And I will raise him up in the last day.

6:45 Est scriptum in prophetis : Et erunt omnes docibiles Dei. Omnis qui audivit a Patre, et didicit, venit ad me.

6:45 It is written in the prophets: And they shall all be taught of God. Every one that hath heard of the Father and hath learned cometh forth me.

6:46 Non quia Patrem vidit quisquam, nisi is, qui est a Deo, hic vidit Patrem.

6:46 Not that any man hath seen the Father: but he who is of God, he hath seen the Father.

6:47 Amen, amen dico vobis : qui credit in me, habet vitam æternam.

6:47 Amen, amen, I say unto you: He that believeth in me hath everlasting life.

6:48 Ego sum panis vitæ.

6:48 I am the bread of life.

6:49 Patres vestri manducaverunt manna in deserto, et mortui sunt.

6:49 Your fathers did eat manna in the desert: and are dead.

6:50 Hic est panis de cælo descendens : ut si quis ex ipso manducaverit, non moriatur.

6:50 This is the bread which cometh down from heaven: that if any man eat of it, he may not die.

6:51 Ego sum panis vivus, qui de cælo descendi.

6:51 I am the living bread which came down from heaven.

6:52 Si quis manducaverit ex hoc pane, vivet in æternum : et panis quem ego dabo, caro mea est pro mundi vita.

6:52 If any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, for the life of the world.

6:53 Litigabant ergo Judæi ad invicem, dicentes : Quomodo potest hic nobis carnem suam dare ad manducandum ?

6:53 The Jews therefore strove among themselves, saying: How can this man give us his flesh to eat?

6:54 Dixit ergo eis Jesus : Amen, amen dico vobis : nisi manducaveritis carnem Filii hominis, et biberitis ejus sanguinem, non habebitis vitam in vobis.

6:54 Then Jesus said to them: Amen, amen, I say unto you: except you eat the flesh of the Son of man and drink his blood, you shall not have life in you.

6:55 Qui manducat meam carnem, et bibit meum sanguinem, habet vitam æternam : et ego resuscitabo eum in novissimo die.

6:55 He that eateth my flesh and drinketh my blood hath everlasting life: and I will raise him up in the last day.

6:56 Caro enim mea vere est cibus : et sanguis meus, vere est potus ;

6:56 For my flesh is meat indeed: and my blood is drink indeed.

6:57 qui manducat meam carnem et bibit meum sanguinem, in me manet, et ego in illo.

6:57 He that eateth my flesh and drinketh my blood abideth in me: and I in him.

6:58 Sicut misit me vivens Pater, et ego vivo propter Patrem : et qui manducat me, et ipse vivet propter me.

6:58 As the living Father hath sent me and I live by the Father: so he that eateth me, the same also shall live by me.

6:59 Hic est panis qui de cælo descendit. Non sicut manducaverunt patres vestri manna, et mortui sunt. Qui manducat hunc panem, vivet in æternum.

6:59 This is the bread that came down from heaven. Not as your fathers did eat manna and are dead. He that eateth this bread shall live for ever.

6:60 Hæc dixit in synagoga docens, in Capharnaum.

6:60 These things he said, teaching in the synagogue, in Capharnaum.

6:61 Multi ergo audientes ex discipulis ejus, dixerunt : Durus est hic sermo, et quis potest eum audire ?

6:61 Many therefore of his disciples, hearing it, said: This saying is hard; and who can hear it?

6:62 Sciens autem Jesus apud semetipsum quia murmurarent de hoc discipuli ejus, dixit eis : Hoc vos scandalizat ?

6:62 But Jesus, knowing in himself that his disciples murmured at this, said to them: Doth this scandalize you?

6:63 si ergo videritis Filium hominis ascendentem ubi erat prius ?

6:63 If then you shall see the Son of man ascend up where he was before?

6:64 Spiritus est qui vivificat : caro non prodest quidquam : verba quæ ego locutus sum vobis, spiritus et vita sunt.

6:64 It is the spirit that quickeneth: the flesh profiteth nothing. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life.

6:65 Sed sunt quidam ex vobis qui non credunt. Sciebat enim ab initio Jesus qui essent non credentes, et quis traditurus esset eum.

6:65 But there are some of you that believe not. For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were that did not believe and who he was that would betray him.

6:66 Et dicebat : Propterea dixi vobis, quia nemo potest venire ad me, nisi fuerit ei datum a Patre meo.

6:66 And he said: Therefore did I say to you that no man can come to me, unless it be given him by my Father.

6:67 Ex hoc multi discipulorum ejus abierunt retro : et jam non cum illo ambulabant.

6:67 After this, many of his disciples went back and walked no more with him.

6:68 Dixit ergo Jesus ad duodecim : Numquid et vos vultis abire ?

6:68 Then Jesus said to the twelve: Will you also go away?

6:69 Respondit ergo ei Simon Petrus : Domine, ad quem ibimus ? verba vitæ æternæ habes :

6:69 And Simon Peter answered him: Lord, to whom shall we go? Thou hast the words of eternal life.

6:70 et nos credidimus, et cognovimus quia tu es Christus Filius Dei.

6:70 And we have believed and have known that thou art the Christ, the Son of God.

6:71 Respondit eis Jesus : Nonne ego vos duodecim elegi : et ex vobis unus diabolus est ?

6:71 Jesus answered them: Have not I chosen you twelve? And one of you is a devil.

6:72 Dicebat autem Judam Simonis Iscariotem : hic enim erat traditurus eum, cum esset unus ex duodecim.

6:72 Now he meant Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon: for this same was about to betray him, whereas he was one of the twelve.

Chapter 7

7:1 Post hæc autem ambulabat Jesus in Galilæam : non enim volebat in Judæam ambulare, quia quærebant eum Judæi interficere.

7:1 After these things, Jesus walked in Galilee: for he would not walk in Judea, because the Jews sought to kill him.

7:2 Erat autem in proximo dies festus Judæorum, Scenopegia.

7:2 Now the Jews feast of tabernacles was at hand.

7:3 Dixerunt autem ad eum fratres ejus : Transi hinc, et vade in Judæam, ut et discipuli tui videant opera tua, quæ facis.

7:3 And his brethren said to, him: Pass from hence and go into Judea, that thy disciples also may see thy works which thou dost.

7:4 Nemo quippe in occulto quid facit, et quærit ipse in palam esse : si hæc facis, manifesta teipsum mundo.

7:4 For there is no man that doth any thing in secret, and he himself seeketh to be known openly. If thou do these things, manifest thyself to the world.

7:5 Neque enim fratres ejus credebant in eum.

7:5 For neither did his brethren believe in him.

7:6 Dicit ergo eis Jesus : Tempus meum nondum advenit : tempus autem vestrum semper est paratum.

7:6 Then Jesus said to them: My time is not yet come; but your time is always ready.

7:7 Non potest mundus odisse vos : me autem odit, quia ego testimonium perhibeo de illo quod opera ejus mala sunt.

7:7 The world cannot hate you: but me it hateth, because I give testimony of it, that the works thereof are evil,

7:8 Vos ascendite ad diem festum hunc, ego autem non ascendo ad diem festum istum : quia meum tempus nondum impletum est.

7:8 Go you up to this festival day: but I go not up to this festival day, because my time is not accomplished.

7:9 Hæc cum dixisset, ipse mansit in Galilæa.

7:9 When he had said these things, he himself stayed in Galilee.

7:10 Ut autem ascenderunt fratres ejus, tunc et ipse ascendit ad diem festum non manifeste, sed quasi in occulto.

7:10 But after his brethren were gone up, then he also went up to the feast, not openly, but, as it were, in secret.

7:11 Judæi ergo quærebant eum in die festo, et dicebant : Ubi est ille ?

7:11 The Jews therefore sought him on the festival day and said: Where is he?

7:12 Et murmur multum erat in turba de eo. Quidam enim dicebant : Quia bonus est. Alii autem dicebant : Non, sed seducit turbas.

7:12 And there was much murmuring among the multitude concerning him. For some said: He is a good man. And others said: No, but he seduceth the people.

7:13 Nemo tamen palam loquebatur de illo propter metum Judæorum.

7:13 Yet no man spoke openly of him, for fear of the Jews.

7:14 Jam autem die festo mediante, ascendit Jesus in templum, et docebat.

7:14 Now, about the midst of the feast, Jesus went up into the temple and taught.

7:15 Et mirabantur Judæi, dicentes : Quomodo hic litteras scit, cum non didicerit ?

7:15 And the Jews wondered, saying: How doth this man know letters, having never learned?

7:16 Respondit eis Jesus, et dixit : Mea doctrina non est mea, sed ejus qui misit me.

7:16 Jesus answered them and said: My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me.

7:17 Si quis voluerit voluntatem ejus facere, cognoscet de doctrina, utrum ex Deo sit, an ego a meipso loquar.

7:17 If any man will do the will of him, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.

7:18 Qui a semetipso loquitur, gloriam propriam quærit ; qui autem quærit gloriam ejus qui misit eum, hic verax est, et injustitia in illo non est.

7:18 He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh the glory of him that sent him, he is true and there is no injustice in him.

7:19 Nonne Moyses dedit vobis legem : et nemo ex vobis facit legem ?

7:19 Did not Moses give you the law, and yet none of you keepeth the law?

7:20 Quid me quæritis interficere ? Respondit turba, et dixit : Dæmonium habes : quis te quærit interficere ?

7:20 Why seek you to kill me? The multitude answered and said: Thou hast a devil. Who seeketh to kill thee?

7:21 Respondit Jesus et dixit eis : Unum opus feci, et omnes miramini :

7:21 Jesus answered and said to them: One work I have done: and you all wonder.

7:22 propterea Moyses dedit vobis circumcisionem (non quia ex Moyse est, sed ex patribus), et in sabbato circumciditis hominem.

7:22 Therefore, Moses gave you circumcision (not because it is of Moses, but of the fathers): and on the sabbath day you circumcise a man.

7:23 Si circumcisionem accipit homo in sabbato, ut non solvatur lex Moysi : mihi indignamini quia totum hominem sanum feci in sabbato ?

7:23 If a man receive circumcision on the sabbath day, that the law of Moses may not be broken: are you angry at me, because I have healed the whole man on the sabbath day?

7:24 Nolite judicare secundum faciem, sed justum judicium judicate.

7:24 Judge not according to the appearance: but judge just judgment.

7:25 Dicebant ergo quidam ex Jerosolymis : Nonne hic est, quem quærunt interficere ?

7:25 Some therefore of Jerusalem said: Is not this he whom they seek to kill?

7:26 et ecce palam loquitur, et nihil ei dicunt. Numquid vere cognoverunt principes quia hic est Christus ?

7:26 And behold, he speaketh openly: and they say nothing to him. Have the rulers known for a truth that this is the Christ?

7:27 Sed hunc scimus unde sit : Christus autem cum venerit, nemo scit unde sit.

7:27 But we know this man, whence he is: but when the Christ cometh, no man knoweth, whence he is.

7:28 Clamabat ergo Jesus in templo docens, et dicens : Et me scitis, et unde sim scitis : et a meipso non veni, sed est verus qui misit me, quem vos nescitis.

7:28 Jesus therefore cried out in the temple, teaching and saying: You both know me, and you know whence I am. And I am not come of myself: but he that sent me is true, whom you know not.

7:29 Ego scio eum : quia ab ipso sum, et ipse me misit.

7:29 I know him, because I am from him: and he hath sent me.

7:30 Quærebant ergo eum apprehendere : et nemo misit in illum manus, quia nondum venerat hora ejus.

7:30 They sought therefore to apprehend him: and no man laid hands on him, because his hour was not yet come.

7:31 De turba autem multi crediderunt in eum, et dicebant : Christus cum venerit, numquid plura signa faciet quam quæ hic facit ?

7:31 But of the people many believed in him and said: When the Christ cometh, shall he do more miracles than this man doth?

7:32 Audierunt pharisæi turbam murmurantem de illo hæc : et miserunt principes et pharisæi ministros ut apprehenderent eum.

7:32 The Pharisees heard the people murmuring these things concerning him: and the rulers and Pharisees sent ministers to apprehend him.

7:33 Dixit ergo eis Jesus : Adhuc modicum tempus vobiscum sum : et vado ad eum qui me misit.

7:33 Jesus therefore said to them: Yet a little while I am with you: and then I go to him that sent me.

7:34 Quæretis me, et non invenietis : et ubi ego sum, vos non potestis venire.

7:34 You shall seek me and shall not find me: and where I am, thither you cannot come.

7:35 Dixerunt ergo Judæi ad semetipsos : Quo hic iturus est, quia non inveniemus eum ? numquid in dispersionem gentium iturus est, et docturus gentes ?

7:35 The Jews therefore said among themselves: Whither will he go, that we shall not find him? Will he go unto the dispersed among the Gentiles and teach the Gentiles?

7:36 quis est hic sermo, quem dixit : Quæretis me, et non invenietis : et ubi sum ego, vos non potestis venire ?

7:36 What is this saying that he hath said: You shall seek me and shall not find me? And: Where I am, you cannot come?

7:37 In novissimo autem die magno festivitatis stabat Jesus, et clamabat dicens : Si quis sitit, veniat ad me et bibat.

7:37 And on the last, and great day of the festivity, Jesus stood and cried, saying: If any man thirst, let him come to me and drink.

7:38 Qui credit in me, sicut dicit Scriptura, flumina de ventre ejus fluent aquæ vivæ.

7:38 He that believeth in me, as the scripture saith: Out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.

7:39 Hoc autem dixit de Spiritu, quem accepturi erant credentes in eum : nondum enim erat Spiritus datus, quia Jesus nondum erat glorificatus.

7:39 Now this he said of the Spirit which they should receive who believed in him: for as yet the Spirit was not given, because Jesus was not yet glorified.

7:40 Ex illa ergo turba cum audissent hos sermones ejus, dicebant : Hic est vere propheta.

7:40 Of that multitude therefore, when they had heard these words of his, some said: This is the prophet indeed.

7:41 Alii dicebant : Hic est Christus. Quidam autem dicebant : Numquid a Galilæa venit Christus ?

7:41 Others said: This is the Christ. But some said: Doth the Christ come out of Galilee?

7:42 nonne Scriptura dicit : Quia ex semine David, et de Bethlehem castello, ubi erat David, venit Christus ?

7:42 Doth not the scripture say: That Christ cometh of the seed of David and from Bethlehem the town where David was?

7:43 Dissensio itaque facta est in turba propter eum.

7:43 So there arose a dissension among the people because of him.

7:44 Quidam autem ex ipsis volebant apprehendere eum : sed nemo misit super eum manus.

7:44 And some of them would have apprehended him: but no man laid hands upon him.

7:45 Venerunt ergo ministri ad pontifices et pharisæos. Et dixerunt eis illi : Quare non adduxistis illum ?

7:45 The ministers therefore came to the chief priests and the Pharisees. And they said to them: Why have you not brought him?

7:46 Responderunt ministri : Numquam sic locutus est homo, sicut hic homo.

7:46 The ministers answered: Never did man speak like this man.

7:47 Responderunt ergo eis pharisæi : Numquid et vos seducti estis ?

7:47 The Pharisees therefore answered them: Are you also seduced?

7:48 numquid ex principibus aliquis credidit in eum, aut ex pharisæis ?

7:48 Hath any one of the rulers believed in him, or of the Pharisees?

7:49 sed turba hæc, quæ non novit legem, maledicti sunt.

7:49 But this multitude, that knoweth not the law, are accursed.

7:50 Dixit Nicodemus ad eos, ille qui venit ad eum nocte, qui unus erat ex ipsis :

7:50 Nicodemus said to them (he that came to him by night, who was one of them):

7:51 Numquid lex nostra judicat hominem, nisi prius audierit ab ipso, et cognoverit quid faciat ?

7:51 Doth our law judge any man, unless it first hear him and know what he doth?

7:52 Responderunt, et dixerunt ei : Numquid et tu Galilæus es ? scrutare Scripturas, et vide quia a Galilæa propheta non surgit.

7:52 They answered and said to him: Art thou also a Galilean? Search the scriptures, and see that out of Galilee a prophet riseth not.

7:53 Et reversi sunt unusquisque in domum suam.

7:53 And every man returned to his own house.

Chapter 8

8:1 Jesus autem perrexit in montem Oliveti :

8:1 And Jesus went unto mount Olivet.

8:2 et diluculo iterum venit in templum, et omnis populus venit ad eum, et sedens docebat eos.

8:2 And early in the morning he came again into the temple: and all the people came to him. And sitting down he taught them.

8:3 Adducunt autem scribæ et pharisæi mulierem in adulterio deprehensam : et statuerunt eam in medio,

8:3 And the scribes and Pharisees bring unto him a woman taken in adultery: and they set her in the midst,

8:4 et dixerunt ei : Magister, hæc mulier modo deprehensa est in adulterio.

8:4 And said to him: Master, this woman was even now taken in adultery.

8:5 In lege autem Moyses mandavit nobis hujusmodi lapidare. Tu ergo quid dicis ?

8:5 Now Moses in the law commanded us to stone such a one. But what sayest thou?

8:6 Hoc autem dicebant tentantes eum, ut possent accusare eum. Jesus autem inclinans se deorsum, digito scribebat in terra.

8:6 And this they said tempting him, that they might accuse him. But Jesus bowing himself down, wrote with his finger on the ground.

8:7 Cum ergo perseverarent interrogantes eum, erexit se, et dixit eis : Qui sine peccato est vestrum, primus in illam lapidem mittat.

8:7 When therefore they continued asking him, he lifted up himself and said to them: He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.

8:8 Et iterum se inclinans, scribebat in terra.

8:8 And again stooping down, he wrote on the ground.

8:9 Audientes autem unus post unum exibant, incipientes a senioribus : et remansit solus Jesus, et mulier in medio stans.

8:9 But they hearing this, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest. And Jesus alone remained, and the woman standing in the midst.

8:10 Erigens autem se Jesus, dixit ei : Mulier, ubi sunt qui te accusabant ? nemo te condemnavit ?

8:10 Then Jesus lifting up himself, said to her: Woman, where are they that accused thee? Hath no man condemned thee?

8:11 Quæ dixit : Nemo, Domine. Dixit autem Jesus : Nec ego te condemnabo : vade, et jam amplius noli peccare.

8:11 Who said: No man, Lord. And Jesus said: Neither will I condemn thee. Go, and now sin no more.

8:12 Iterum ergo locutus est eis Jesus, dicens : Ego sum lux mundi : qui sequitur me, non ambulat in tenebris, sed habebit lumen vitæ.

8:12 Again therefore, Jesus spoke to: them, saying: I am the light of the world. He that followeth me walketh not in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

8:13 Dixerunt ergo ei pharisæi : Tu de teipso testimonium perhibes ; testimonium tuum non est verum.

8:13 The Pharisees therefore said to him: Thou givest testimony of thyself. Thy testimony is not true.

8:14 Respondit Jesus, et dixit eis : Et si ego testimonium perhibeo de meipso, verum est testimonium meum : quia scio unde veni et quo vado ; vos autem nescitis unde venio aut quo vado.

8:14 Jesus answered and said to them: Although I give testimony of myself, my testimony is true: for I know whence I came and whither I go.

8:15 Vos secundum carnem judicatis : ego non judico quemquam ;

8:15 You judge according to the flesh: I judge not any man.

8:16 et si judico ego, judicium meum verum est, quia solus non sum : sed ego et qui misit me, Pater.

8:16 And if I do judge, my judgment is true: because I am not alone, but I and the Father that sent me.

8:17 Et in lege vestra scriptum est, quia duorum hominum testimonium verum est.

8:17 And in your law it is written that the testimony of two men is true.

8:18 Ego sum qui testimonium perhibeo de meipso, et testimonium perhibet de me qui misit me, Pater.

8:18 I am one that give testimony of myself: and the Father that sent me giveth testimony of me.

8:19 Dicebant ergo ei : Ubi est Pater tuus ? Respondit Jesus : Neque me scitis, neque Patrem meum : si me sciretis, forsitan et Patrem meum sciretis.

8:19 They said therefore to him: Where is thy Father? Jesus answered: Neither me do you know, nor my Father. If you did know me, perhaps you would know my Father also.

8:20 Hæc verba locutus est Jesus in gazophylacio, docens in templo : et nemo apprehendit eum, quia necdum venerat hora ejus.

8:20 These words Jesus spoke in the treasury, teaching in the temple: and no man laid hands on him, because his hour was not yet come.

8:21 Dixit ergo iterum eis Jesus : Ego vado, et quæretis me, et in peccato vestro moriemini. Quo ego vado, vos non potestis venire.

8:21 Again therefore Jesus said to them: I go: and you shall seek me. And you shall die in your sin. Whither I go, you cannot come.

8:22 Dicebant ergo Judæi : Numquid interficiet semetipsum, quia dixit : Quo ego vado, vos non potestis venire ?

8:22 The Jews therefore said: Will he kill himself, because he said: Whither I go you cannot come?

8:23 Et dicebat eis : Vos de deorsum estis, ego de supernis sum. Vos de mundo hoc estis, ego non sum de hoc mundo.

8:23 And he said to them: You are from beneath: I am from above. You are of this world: I am not of this world.

8:24 Dixi ergo vobis quia moriemini in peccatis vestris : si enim non credideritis quia ego sum, moriemini in peccato vestro.

8:24 Therefore I said to you that you shall die in your sins. For if you believe not that I am he, you shall die in your sin.

8:25 Dicebant ergo ei : Tu quis es ? Dixit eis Jesus : Principium, qui et loquor vobis.

8:25 They said therefore to him: Who art thou? Jesus said to them: The beginning, who also speak unto you.

8:26 Multa habeo de vobis loqui, et judicare ; sed qui me misit, verax est ; et ego quæ audivi ab eo, hæc loquor in mundo.

8:26 Many things I have to speak and to judge of you. But he that sent me, is true: and the things I have heard of him, these same I speak in the world.

8:27 Et non cognoverunt quia Patrem ejus dicebat Deum.

8:27 And they understood not that he called God his Father.

8:28 Dixit ergo eis Jesus : Cum exaltaveritis Filium hominis, tunc cognoscetis quia ego sum, et a meipso facio nihil, sed sicut docuit me Pater, hæc loquor :

8:28 Jesus therefore said to them: When you shall have lifted up, the Son of man, then shall you know that I am he and that I do nothing of myself. But as the Father hath taught me, these things I speak.

8:29 et qui me misit, mecum est, et non reliquit me solum : quia ego quæ placita sunt ei, facio semper.

8:29 And he that sent me is with me: and he hath not left me alone. For I do always the things that please him.

8:30 Hæc illo loquente, multi crediderunt in eum.

8:30 When he spoke these things, many believed in him.

8:31 Dicebat ergo Jesus ad eos, qui crediderunt ei, Judæos : Si vos manseritis in sermone meo, vere discipuli mei eritis,

8:31 Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed him: If you continue in my word, you shall be my disciples indeed.

8:32 et cognoscetis veritatem, et veritas liberabit vos.

8:32 And you shall know the truth: and the truth shall make you free.

8:33 Responderunt ei : Semen Abrahæ sumus, et nemini servivimus umquam : quomodo tu dicis : Liberi eritis ?

8:33 They answered him: We are the seed of Abraham: and we have never been slaves to any man. How sayest thou: You shall be free?

8:34 Respondit eis Jesus : Amen, amen dico vobis : quia omnis qui facit peccatum, servus est peccati.

8:34 Jesus answered them: Amen, amen, I say unto you that whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin.

8:35 Servus autem non manet in domo in æternum : filius autem manet in æternum.

8:35 Now the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the son abideth for ever.

8:36 Si ergo vos filius liberaverit, vere liberi eritis.

8:36 If therefore the son shall make you free, you shall be free indeed.

8:37 Scio quia filii Abrahæ estis : sed quæritis me interficere, quia sermo meus non capit in vobis.

8:37 I know that you are the children of Abraham: but you seek to kill me, because my word hath no place in you.

8:38 Ego quod vidi apud Patrem meum, loquor : et vos quæ vidistis apud patrem vestrum, facitis.

8:38 I speak that which I have seen with my Father: and you do the things that you have seen with your father.

8:39 Responderunt, et dixerunt ei : Pater noster Abraham est. Dicit eis Jesus : Si filii Abrahæ estis, opera Abrahæ facite.

8:39 They answered and said to him: Abraham is our father. Jesus saith them: If you be the children of Abraham, do the works of Abraham.

8:40 Nunc autem quæritis me interficere, hominem, qui veritatem vobis locutus sum, quam audivi a Deo : hoc Abraham non fecit.

8:40 But now you seek to kill me, a man who have spoken the truth to you, which I have heard of God. This Abraham did not.

8:41 Vos facitis opera patris vestri. Dixerunt itaque ei : Nos ex fornicatione non sumus nati : unum patrem habemus Deum.

8:41 You do the works of your father. They said therefore to him: We are not born of fornication: we have one Father, even God.

8:42 Dixit ergo eis Jesus : Si Deus pater vester esset, diligeretis utique et me ; ego enim ex Deo processi, et veni : neque enim a meipso veni, sed ille me misit.

8:42 Jesus therefore said to them: If God were your Father, you would indeed love me. For from God I proceeded and came. For I came not of myself: but he sent me.

8:43 Quare loquelam meam non cognoscitis ? Quia non potestis audire sermonem meum.

8:43 Why do you not know my speech? Because you cannot hear my word.

8:44 Vos ex patre diabolo estis : et desideria patris vestri vultis facere. Ille homicida erat ab initio, et in veritate non stetit : quia non est veritas in eo : cum loquitur mendacium, ex propriis loquitur, quia mendax est, et pater ejus.

8:44 You are of your father the devil: and the desires of your father you will do. He was a murderer from the beginning: and he stood not in the truth, because truth is not in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father thereof.

8:45 Ego autem si veritatem dico, non creditis mihi.

8:45 But if I say the truth, you believe me not.

8:46 Quis ex vobis arguet me de peccato ? si veritatem dico vobis, quare non creditis mihi ?

8:46 Which of you shall convince me of sin? If I say the truth to you, why do you not believe me:

8:47 Qui ex Deo est, verba Dei audit. Propterea vos non auditis, quia ex Deo non estis.

8:47 He that is of God heareth the words of God. Therefore you hear them not, because you are not of God.

8:48 Responderunt ergo Judæi, et dixerunt ei : Nonne bene dicimus nos quia Samaritanus es tu, et dæmonium habes ?

8:48 The Jews therefore answered and said to him: Do not we say well that thou art a Samaritan and hast a devil?

8:49 Respondit Jesus : Ego dæmonium non habeo : sed honorifico Patrem meum, et vos inhonorastis me.

8:49 Jesus answered: I have not a devil: but I honour my Father. And you have dishonoured me.

8:50 Ego autem non quæro gloriam meam : est qui quærat, et judicet.

8:50 But I seek not my own glory: there is one that seeketh and judgeth.

8:51 Amen, amen dico vobis : si quis sermonem meum servaverit, mortem non videbit in æternum.

8:51 Amen, amen, I say to you: If any man keep my word, he shall not see death for ever.

8:52 Dixerunt ergo Judæi : Nunc cognovimus quia dæmonium habes. Abraham mortuus est, et prophetæ ; et tu dicis : Si quis sermonem meum servaverit, non gustabit mortem in æternum.

8:52 The Jews therefore said: Now we know that thou hast a devil. Abraham is dead, and the prophets: and thou sayest: If any man keep my word, he shall not taste death for ever.

8:53 Numquid tu major es patre nostro Abraham, qui mortuus est ? et prophetæ mortui sunt. Quem teipsum facis ?

8:53 Art thou greater than our father Abraham who is dead? And the prophets are dead. Whom dost thou make thyself?

8:54 Respondit Jesus : Si ego glorifico meipsum, gloria mea nihil est : est Pater meus, qui glorificat me, quem vos dicitis quia Deus vester est,

8:54 Jesus answered: If I glorify myself, my glory is nothing. It is my Father that glorifieth me, of whom you say that he is your God.

8:55 et non cognovistis eum : ego autem novi eum. Et si dixero quia non scio eum, ero similis vobis, mendax. Sed scio eum, et sermonem ejus servo.

8:55 And you have not known him: but I know him. And if I shall say that I know him not, I shall be like to you, a liar. But I do know him and do keep his word.

8:56 Abraham pater vester exsultavit ut videret diem meum : vidit, et gavisus est.

8:56 Abraham your father rejoiced that he might see my day: he saw it and was glad.

8:57 Dixerunt ergo Judæi ad eum : Quinquaginta annos nondum habes, et Abraham vidisti ?

8:57 The Jews therefore said to him: Thou art not yet fifty years old. And hast thou seen Abraham?

8:58 Dixit eis Jesus : Amen, amen dico vobis, antequam Abraham fieret, ego sum.

8:58 Jesus said to them: Amen, amen, I say to you, before Abraham was made, I AM.

8:59 Tulerunt ergo lapides, ut jacerent in eum : Jesus autem abscondit se, et exivit de templo.

8:59 They took up stones therefore to cast at him. But Jesus hid himself and went out of the temple.

Chapter 9

9:1 Et præteriens Jesus vidit hominem cæcum a nativitate :

9:1 And Jesus passing by, saw a man who was blind from his birth.

9:2 et interrogaverunt eum discipuli ejus : Rabbi, quis peccavit, hic, aut parentes ejus, ut cæcus nasceretur ?

9:2 And his disciples asked him: Rabbi, who hath sinned, this man or his parents, that he should be born blind?

9:3 Respondit Jesus : Neque hic peccavit, neque parentes ejus : sed ut manifestentur opera Dei in illo.

9:3 Jesus answered: Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents; but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.

9:4 Me oportet operari opera ejus qui misit me, donec dies est : venit nox, quando nemo potest operari :

9:4 I must work the works of him that sent me, whilst it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.

9:5 quamdiu sum in mundo, lux sum mundi.

9:5 As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.

9:6 Hæc cum dixisset, exspuit in terram, et fecit lutum ex sputo, et linivit lutum super oculos ejus,

9:6 When he had said these things, he spat on the ground and made clay of the spittle and spread the clay upon his eyes,

9:7 et dixit ei : Vade, lava in natatoria Siloë (quod interpretatur Missus). Abiit ergo, et lavit, et venit videns.

9:7 And said to him: Go, wash in the pool of Siloe, which is interpreted, Sent. He went therefore and washed: and he came seeing.

9:8 Itaque vicini, et qui viderant eum prius quia mendicus erat, dicebant : Nonne hic est qui sedebat, et mendicabat ? Alii dicebant : Quia hic est.

9:8 The neighbours, therefore, and they who had seen him before that he was a beggar, said: Is not this he that sat and begged? Some said: This is he.

9:9 Alii autem : Nequaquam, sed similis est ei. Ille vero dicebat : Quia ego sum.

9:9 But others said: No, but he is like him. But he said: I am he.

9:10 Dicebant ergo ei : Quomodo aperti sunt tibi oculi ?

9:10 They said therefore to him: How were thy eyes opened?

9:11 Respondit : Ille homo qui dicitur Jesus, lutum fecit : et unxit oculos meos, et dixit mihi : Vade ad natatoria Siloë, et lava. Et abii, et lavi, et video.

9:11 He answered: That man that is called Jesus made clay and anointed my eyes and said to me: Go to the pool of Siloe and wash. And I went: I washed: and I see.

9:12 Et dixerunt ei : Ubi est ille ? Ait : Nescio.

9:12 And they said to him: Where is he? He saith: I know not.

9:13 Adducunt eum ad pharisæos, qui cæcus fuerat.

9:13 They bring him that had been blind to the Pharisees.

9:14 Erat autem sabbatum quando lutum fecit Jesus, et aperuit oculos ejus.

9:14 Now it was the sabbath, when Jesus made the clay and opened his eyes.

9:15 Iterum ergo interrogabant eum pharisæi quomodo vidisset. Ille autem dixit eis : Lutum mihi posuit super oculos, et lavi, et video.

9:15 Again therefore the Pharisees asked him how he had received his sight. But he said to them: He put clay upon my eyes: and I washed: and I see.

9:16 Dicebant ergo ex pharisæis quidam : Non est hic homo a Deo, qui sabbatum non custodit. Alii autem dicebant : Quomodo potest homo peccator hæc signa facere ? Et schisma erat inter eos.

9:16 Some therefore of the Pharisees said: This man is not of God, who keepeth not the sabbath. But others said: How can a man that is a sinner do such miracles? And there was a division among them.

9:17 Dicunt ergo cæco iterum : Tu quid dicis de illo qui aperuit oculos tuos ? Ille autem dixit : Quia propheta est.

9:17 They say therefore to the blind man again: What sayest thou of him that hath opened thy eyes? And he said: He is a prophet.

9:18 Non crediderunt ergo Judæi de illo, quia cæcus fuisset et vidisset, donec vocaverunt parentes ejus, qui viderat :

9:18 The Jews then did not believe concerning him, that he had been blind and had received his sight, until they called the parents of him that had received his sight,

9:19 et interrogaverunt eos, dicentes : Hic est filius vester, quem vos dicitis quia cæcus natus est ? quomodo ergo nunc videt ?

9:19 And asked them, saying: Is this your son, who you say was born blind? How then doth he now see?

9:20 Responderunt eis parentes ejus, et dixerunt : Scimus quia hic est filius noster, et quia cæcus natus est :

9:20 His parents answered them and said: We know that this is our son and that he was born blind:

9:21 quomodo autem nunc videat, nescimus : aut quis ejus aperuit oculos, nos nescimus ; ipsum interrogate : ætatem habet, ipse de se loquatur.

9:21 But how he now seeth, we know not: or who hath opened his eyes, we know not. Ask himself: he is of age: Let him speak for himself.

9:22 Hæc dixerunt parentes ejus, quoniam timebant Judæos : jam enim conspiraverunt Judæi, ut si quis eum confiteretur esse Christum, extra synagogam fieret.

9:22 These things his parents said, because they feared the Jews: for the Jews had already agreed among themselves that if any man should confess him to be Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue.

9:23 Propterea parentes ejus dixerunt : Quia ætatem habet, ipsum interrogate.

9:23 Therefore did his parents say: He is of age. Ask himself.

9:24 Vocaverunt ergo rursum hominem qui fuerat cæcus, et dixerunt ei : Da gloriam Deo : nos scimus quia hic homo peccator est.

9:24 They therefore called the man again that had been blind and said to him: Give glory to God. We know that this man is a sinner.

9:25 Dixit ergo eis ille : Si peccator est, nescio ; unum scio, quia cæcus cum essem, modo video.

9:25 He said therefore to them: If he be a sinner, I know not. One thing I know, that whereas I was blind. now I see.

9:26 Dixerunt ergo illi : Quid fecit tibi ? quomodo aperuit tibi oculos ?

9:26 They said then to him: What did he to thee? How did he open thy eyes?

9:27 Respondit eis : Dixi vobis jam, et audistis : quod iterum vultis audire ? numquid et vos vultis discipuli ejus fieri ?

9:27 He answered them: I have told you already, and you have heard. Why would you hear it again? Will you also become his disciples?

9:28 Maledixerunt ergo ei, et dixerunt : Tu discipulus illius sis : nos autem Moysi discipuli sumus.

9:28 They reviled him therefore and said: Be thou his disciple; but we are the disciples of Moses.

9:29 Nos scimus quia Moysi locutus est Deus ; hunc autem nescimus unde sit.

9:29 We know that God spoke to Moses: but as to this man, we know not from whence he is.

9:30 Respondit ille homo, et dixit eis : In hoc enim mirabile est quia vos nescitis unde sit, et aperuit meos oculos :

9:30 The man answered and said to them: why, herein is a wonderful thing, that you know not from whence he is, and he hath opened my eyes.

9:31 scimus autem quia peccatores Deus non audit : sed si quis Dei cultor est, et voluntatem ejus facit, hunc exaudit.

9:31 Now we know that God doth not hear sinners: but if a man be a server of God and doth his, will, him he heareth.

9:32 A sæculo non est auditum quia quis aperuit oculos cæci nati.

9:32 From the beginning of the world it hath not been heard, that any man hath opened the eyes of one born blind.

9:33 Nisi esset hic a Deo, non poterat facere quidquam.

9:33 Unless this man were of God, he could not do anything.

9:34 Responderunt, et dixerunt ei : In peccatis natus es totus, et tu doces nos ? Et ejecerunt eum foras.

9:34 They answered and said to him: Thou wast wholly born in sins; and dost thou teach us? And they cast him out.

9:35 Audivit Jesus quia ejecerunt eum foras : et cum invenisset eum, dixit ei : Tu credis in Filium Dei ?

9:35 Jesus heard that they had cast him out. And when he had found him, he said to him: Dost thou believe in the Son of God?

9:36 Respondit ille, et dixit : Quis est, Domine, ut credam in eum ?

9:36 He answered, and said: Who is he, Lord, that I may believe in him?

9:37 Et dixit ei Jesus : Et vidisti eum, et qui loquitur tecum, ipse est.

9:37 And Jesus said to him: Thou hast both seen him; and it is he that talketh with thee.

9:38 At ille ait : Credo, Domine. Et procidens adoravit eum.

9:38 And he said: I believe, Lord. And falling down, he adored him.

9:39 Et dixit Jesus : In judicium ego in hunc mundum veni : ut qui non vident videant, et qui vident cæci fiant.

9:39 And Jesus said: For judgment I am come into this world: that they who see not may see; and they who see may become blind.

9:40 Et audierunt quidam ex pharisæis qui cum ipso erant, et dixerunt ei : Numquid et nos cæci sumus ?

9:40 And some of the Pharisees, who were with him, heard: and they said unto him: Are we also blind?

9:41 Dixit eis Jesus : Si cæci essetis, non haberetis peccatum. Nunc vero dicitis, Quia videmus : peccatum vestrum manet.

9:41 Jesus said to them: If you were blind, you should not have sin: but now you say: We see. Your sin remaineth.

Chapter 10

10:1 Amen, amen dico vobis : qui non intrat per ostium in ovile ovium, sed ascendit aliunde, ille fur est et latro.

10:1 Amen, amen, I say to you: He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold but climbeth up another way, the same is a thief and a robber.

10:2 Qui autem intrat per ostium, pastor est ovium.

10:2 But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.

10:3 Huic ostiarius aperit, et oves vocem ejus audiunt, et proprias oves vocat nominatim, et educit eas.

10:3 To him the porter openeth: and the sheep hear his voice. And he calleth his own sheep by name and leadeth them out.

10:4 Et cum proprias oves emiserit, ante eas vadit : et oves illum sequuntur, quia sciunt vocem ejus.

10:4 And when he hath let out his own sheep, he goeth before them: and the sheep follow him, because they know his voice.

10:5 Alienum autem non sequuntur, sed fugiunt ab eo : quia non noverunt vocem alienorum.

10:5 But a stranger they follow not, but fly from him, because they know not the voice of strangers.

10:6 Hoc proverbium dixit eis Jesus : illi autem non cognoverunt quid loqueretur eis.

10:6 This proverb Jesus spoke to them. But they understood not what he spoke.

10:7 Dixit ergo eis iterum Jesus : Amen, amen dico vobis, quia ego sum ostium ovium.

10:7 Jesus therefore said to them again: Amen, amen, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep.

10:8 Omnes quotquot venerunt, fures sunt, et latrones, et non audierunt eos oves.

10:8 All others, as many as have come, are thieves and robbers: and the sheep heard them not.

10:9 Ego sum ostium. Per me si quis introierit, salvabitur : et ingredietur, et egredietur, et pascua inveniet.

10:9 I am the door. By me, if any man enter in, he shall be saved: and he shall go in and go out, and shall find pastures.

10:10 Fur non venit nisi ut furetur, et mactet, et perdat. Ego veni ut vitam habeant, et abundantius habeant.

10:10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal and to kill and to destroy. I am come that they may have life and may have it more abundantly.

10:11 Ego sum pastor bonus. Bonus pastor animam suam dat pro ovibus suis.

10:11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd giveth his life for his sheep.

10:12 Mercenarius autem, et qui non est pastor, cujus non sunt oves propriæ, videt lupum venientem, et dimittit oves, et fugit : et lupus rapit, et dispergit oves ;

10:12 But the hireling and he that is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming and leaveth the sheep and flieth: and the wolf casteth and scattereth the sheep,

10:13 mercenarius autem fugit, quia mercenarius est, et non pertinet ad eum de ovibus.

10:13 And the hireling flieth, because he is a hireling: and he hath no care for the sheep.

10:14 Ego sum pastor bonus : et cognosco meas, et cognoscunt me meæ.

10:14 I am the good shepherd: and I know mine, and mine know me.

10:15 Sicut novit me Pater, et ego agnosco Patrem : et animam meam pono pro ovibus meis.

10:15 As the Father knoweth me, and I know the Father: and I lay down my life for my sheep.

10:16 Et alias oves habeo, quæ non sunt ex hoc ovili : et illas oportet me adducere, et vocem meam audient, et fiet unum ovile et unus pastor.

10:16 And other sheep I have that are not of this fold: them also I must bring. And they shall hear my voice: And there shall be one fold and one shepherd.

10:17 Propterea me diligit Pater : quia ego pono animam meam, ut iterum sumam eam.

10:17 Therefore doth the Father love me: because I lay down my life, that I may take it again.

10:18 Nemo tollit eam a me : sed ego pono eam a meipso, et potestatem habeo ponendi eam, et potestatem habeo iterum sumendi eam. Hoc mandatum accepi a Patre meo.

10:18 No man taketh it away from me: but I lay it down of myself. And I have power to lay it down: and I have power to take it up again. This commandment have I received of my Father.

10:19 Dissensio iterum facta est inter Judæos propter sermones hos.

10:19 A dissension rose again among the Jews for these words.

10:20 Dicebant autem multi ex ipsis : Dæmonium habet, et insanit : quid eum auditis ?

10:20 And many of them said: He hath a devil and is mad. Why hear you him?

10:21 Alii dicebant : Hæc verba non sunt dæmonium habentis : numquid dæmonium potest cæcorum oculos aperire ?

10:21 Others said: These are not the words of one that hath a devil. Can a devil open the eyes of the blind?

10:22 Facta sunt autem Encænia in Jerosolymis, et hiems erat.

10:22 And it was the feast of the dedication at Jerusalem: and it was winter.

10:23 Et ambulabat Jesus in templo, in porticu Salomonis.

10:23 And Jesus walked in the temple, in Solomon's porch.

10:24 Circumdederunt ergo eum Judæi, et dicebant ei : Quousque animam nostram tollis ? si tu es Christus, dic nobis palam.

10:24 The Jews therefore came round about him and said to him: How long dost thou hold our souls in suspense? If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly.

10:25 Respondit eis Jesus : Loquor vobis, et non creditis : opera quæ ego facio in nomine Patris mei, hæc testimonium perhibent de me :

10:25 Jesus answered them: I speak to you, and you believe not: the works that I do in the name of my Father, they give testimony of me.

10:26 sed vos non creditis, quia non estis ex ovibus meis.

10:26 But you do not believe, because you are not of my sheep.

10:27 Oves meæ vocem meam audiunt, et ego cognosco eas, et sequuntur me :

10:27 My sheep hear my voice. And I know them: and they follow me.

10:28 et ego vitam æternam do eis, et non peribunt in æternum, et non rapiet eas quisquam de manu mea.

10:28 And I give them life everlasting: and they shall not perish for ever. And no man shall pluck them out of my hand.

10:29 Pater meus quod dedit mihi, majus omnibus est : et nemo potest rapere de manu Patris mei.

10:29 That which my Father hath given me is greater than all: and no one can snatch them out of the hand of my Father.

10:30 Ego et Pater unum sumus.

10:30 I and the Father are one.

10:31 Sustulerunt ergo lapides Judæi, ut lapidarent eum.

10:31 The Jews then took up stones to stone him.

10:32 Respondit eis Jesus : Multa bona opera ostendi vobis ex Patre meo : propter quod eorum opus me lapidatis ?

10:32 Jesus answered them: Many good works I have shewed you from my Father. For which of those works do you stone me?

10:33 Responderunt ei Judæi : De bono opere non lapidamus te, sed de blasphemia ; et quia tu homo cum sis, facis teipsum Deum.

10:33 The Jews answered him: For a good work we stone thee not, but for blasphemy: and because that thou. being a, man, makest thyself God.

10:34 Respondit eis Jesus : Nonne scriptum est in lege vestra, Quia ego dixi : Dii estis ?

10:34 Jesus answered them: Is it not written in your law: I said, you are gods?

10:35 Si illos dixit deos, ad quos sermo Dei factus est, et non potest solvi Scriptura :

10:35 If he called them gods to whom the word of God was spoken; and the scripture cannot be broken:

10:36 quem Pater sanctificavit, et misit in mundum vos dicitis : Quia blasphemas, quia dixi : Filius Dei sum ?

10:36 Do you say of him whom the Father hath sanctified and sent into the world: Thou blasphemest; because I said: I am the Son of God?

10:37 Si non facio opera Patris mei, nolite credere mihi.

10:37 If I do not the works of my Father, believe me not.

10:38 Si autem facio : etsi mihi non vultis credere, operibus credite, ut cognoscatis, et credatis quia Pater in me est, et ego in Patre.

10:38 But if I do, though you will not believe me, believe the works: that you may know and believe that the Father is in me and I in the Father.

10:39 Quærebant ergo eum apprehendere : et exivit de manibus eorum.

10:39 They sought therefore to take him: and he escaped out of their hands.

10:40 Et abiit iterum trans Jordanem, in eum locum ubi erat Joannes baptizans primum, et mansit illic ;

10:40 And he went again beyond the Jordan, into that place where John was baptizing first. And there he abode.

10:41 et multi venerunt ad eum, et dicebant : Quia Joannes quidem signum fecit nullum.

10:41 And many resorted to him: and they said: John indeed did no sign.

10:42 Omnia autem quæcumque dixit Joannes de hoc, vera erant. Et multi crediderunt in eum.

10:42 But all things whatsoever John said of this man were true. And many believed n him.

Chapter 11

11:1 Erat autem quidam languens Lazarus a Bethania, de castello Mariæ et Marthæ sororis ejus.

11:1 Now there was a certain man sick, named Lazarus, of Bethania, of the town of Mary and of Martha her sister.

11:2 (Maria autem erat quæ unxit Dominum unguento, et extersit pedes ejus capillis suis : cujus frater Lazarus infirmabatur.)

11:2 (And Mary was she that anointed the Lord with ointment and wiped his feet with her hair: whose brother Lazarus was sick.)

11:3 Miserunt ergo sorores ejus ad eum dicentes : Domine, ecce quem amas infirmatur.

11:3 His sisters therefore sent to him, saying: Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick.

11:4 Audiens autem Jesus dixit eis : Infirmitas hæc non est ad mortem, sed pro gloria Dei, ut glorificetur Filius Dei per eam.

11:4 And Jesus hearing it, said to them: This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God: that the Son of God may be glorified by it.

11:5 Diligebat autem Jesus Martham, et sororem ejus Mariam, et Lazarum.

11:5 Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister Mary and Lazarus.

11:6 Ut ergo audivit quia infirmabatur, tunc quidem mansit in eodem loco duobus diebus ;

11:6 When he had heard therefore that he was sick, he still remained in the same place two days.

11:7 deinde post hæc dixit discipulis suis : Eamus in Judæam iterum.

11:7 Then after that, he said to his disciples: Let us go into Judea again.

11:8 Dicunt ei discipuli : Rabbi, nunc quærebant te Judæi lapidare, et iterum vadis illuc ?

11:8 The disciples say to him: Rabbi, the Jews but now sought to stone thee. And goest thou thither again?

11:9 Respondit Jesus : Nonne duodecim sunt horæ diei ? Si quis ambulaverit in die, non offendit, quia lucem hujus mundi videt :

11:9 Jesus answered: Are there not twelve hours of the day? If a man walk in the day he stumbleth not, because he seeth the light of this world:

11:10 si autem ambulaverit in nocte, offendit, quia lux non est in eo.

11:10 But if he walk in the night, he stumbleth, because the light is not in him.

11:11 Hæc ait, et post hæc dixit eis : Lazarus amicus noster dormit : sed vado ut a somno excitem eum.

11:11 These things he said; and after that he said to them: Lazarus our friend sleepeth: but I go that I may awake him out of sleep.

11:12 Dixerunt ergo discipuli ejus : Domine, si dormit, salvus erit.

11:12 His disciples therefore said: Lord, if he sleep, he shall do well.

11:13 Dixerat autem Jesus de morte ejus : illi autem putaverunt quia de dormitione somni diceret.

11:13 But Jesus spoke of his death: and they thought that he spoke of the repose of sleep.

11:14 Tunc ergo Jesus dixit eis manifeste : Lazarus mortuus est :

11:14 Then therefore Jesus said to them plainly: Lazarus is dead.

11:15 et gaudeo propter vos, ut credatis, quoniam non eram ibi, sed eamus ad eum.

11:15 And I am glad, for your sakes; that I was not there, that you may believe. But, let us go to him.

11:16 Dixit ergo Thomas, qui dicitur Didymus, ad condiscipulos : Eamus et nos, ut moriamur cum eo.

11:16 Thomas therefore, who is called Didymus, said to his fellow disciples: Let us also go, that we may die with him.

11:17 Venit itaque Jesus : et invenit eum quatuor dies jam in monumento habentem.

11:17 Jesus therefore came: and found that he had been four days already in the grave.

11:18 (Erat autem Bethania juxta Jerosolymam quasi stadiis quindecim.)

11:18 (Now Bethania was near Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off.)

11:19 Multi autem ex Judæis venerant ad Martham et Mariam, ut consolarentur eas de fratre suo.

11:19 And many of the Jews were come to Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother.

11:20 Martha ergo ut audivit quia Jesus venit, occurrit illi : Maria autem domi sedebat.

11:20 Martha therefore, as soon as she heard that Jesus was come, went to meet him: but Mary sat at home.

11:21 Dixit ergo Martha ad Jesum : Domine, si fuisses hic, frater meus non fuisset mortuus :

11:21 Martha therefore said to Jesus: Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.

11:22 sed et nunc scio quia quæcumque poposceris a Deo, dabit tibi Deus.

11:22 But now also I know that whatsoever thou wilt ask of God, God will give it thee.

11:23 Dicit illi Jesus : Resurget frater tuus.

11:23 Jesus saith to her: Thy brother shall rise again.

11:24 Dicit ei Martha : Scio quia resurget in resurrectione in novissimo die.

11:24 Martha saith to him: I know that he shall rise again, in the resurrection at the last day.

11:25 Dixit ei Jesus : Ego sum resurrectio et vita : qui credit in me, etiam si mortuus fuerit, vivet :

11:25 Jesus said to her: I am the resurrection and the life: he that believeth in me, although he be dead, shall live:

11:26 et omnis qui vivit et credit in me, non morietur in æternum. Credis hoc ?

11:26 And every one that liveth and believeth in me shall not die for ever. Believest thou this?

11:27 Ait illi : Utique Domine, ego credidi quia tu es Christus, Filius Dei vivi, qui in hunc mundum venisti.

11:27 She saith to him: Yea, Lord, I have believed that thou art Christ, the Son of the living God, who art come into this world.

11:28 Et cum hæc dixisset, abiit, et vocavit Mariam sororem suam silentio, dicens : Magister adest, et vocat te.

11:28 And when she had said these things, she went and called her sister Mary secretly, saying: The master is come and calleth for thee.

11:29 Illa ut audivit, surgit cito, et venit ad eum ;

11:29 She, as soon as she heard this, riseth quickly and cometh to him.

11:30 nondum enim venerat Jesus in castellum : sed erat adhuc in illo loco, ubi occurrerat ei Martha.

11:30 For Jesus was not yet come into the town: but he was still in that place where Martha had met him.

11:31 Judæi ergo, qui erant cum ea in domo, et consolabantur eam, cum vidissent Mariam quia cito surrexit, et exiit, secuti sunt eam dicentes : Quia vadit ad monumentum, ut ploret ibi.

11:31 The Jews therefore, who were with her in the house and comforted her, when they saw Mary, that she rose up speedily and went out, followed her, saying: She goeth to the grave to weep there.

11:32 Maria ergo, cum venisset ubi erat Jesus, videns eum, cecidit ad pedes ejus, et dicit ei : Domine, si fuisses hic, non esset mortuus frater meus.

11:32 When Mary therefore was come where Jesus was, seeing him, she fell down at his feet and saith to him. Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.

11:33 Jesus ergo, ut vidit eam plorantem, et Judæos, qui venerant cum ea, plorantes, infremuit spiritu, et turbavit seipsum,

11:33 Jesus, therefore, when he saw her weeping, and the Jews that were come with her weeping, groaned in the spirit and troubled himself,

11:34 et dixit : Ubi posuistis eum ? Dicunt ei : Domine, veni, et vide.

11:34 And said: Where have you laid him? They say to him: Lord, come and see.

11:35 Et lacrimatus est Jesus.

11:35 And Jesus wept.

11:36 Dixerunt ergo Judæi : Ecce quomodo amabat eum.

11:36 The Jews therefore said: Behold how he loved him.

11:37 Quidam autem ex ipsis dixerunt : Non poterat hic, qui aperuit oculos cæci nati, facere ut hic non moreretur ?

11:37 But some of them said: Could not he that opened the eyes of the man born blind have caused that this man should not die?

11:38 Jesus ergo rursum fremens in semetipso, venit ad monumentum. Erat autem spelunca, et lapis superpositus erat ei.

11:38 Jesus therefore again groaning in himself, cometh to the sepulchre. Now it was a cave; and a stone was laid over it.

11:39 Ait Jesus : Tollite lapidem. Dicit ei Martha, soror ejus qui mortuus fuerat : Domine, jam fœtet, quatriduanus est enim.

11:39 Jesus saith: Take away the stone. Martha, the sister of him that was dead, saith to him: Lord, by this time he stinketh, for he is now of four days.

11:40 Dicit ei Jesus : Nonne dixi tibi quoniam si credideris, videbis gloriam Dei ?

11:40 Jesus saith to her: Did not I say to thee that if thou believe, thou shalt see the glory of God?

11:41 Tulerunt ergo lapidem : Jesus autem, elevatis sursum oculis, dixit : Pater, gratias ago tibi quoniam audisti me.

11:41 They took therefore the stone away. And Jesus lifting up his eyes, said: Father, I give thee thanks that thou hast heard me.

11:42 Ego autem sciebam quia semper me audis, sed propter populum qui circumstat, dixi : ut credant quia tu me misisti.

11:42 And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the people who stand about have I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me.

11:43 Hæc cum dixisset, voce magna clamavit : Lazare, veni foras.

11:43 When he had said these things, he cried with a loud voice: Lazarus, come forth.

11:44 Et statim prodiit qui fuerat mortuus, ligatus pedes, et manus institis, et facies illius sudario erat ligata. Dixit eis Jesus : Solvite eum et sinite abire.

11:44 And presently he that had been dead came forth, bound feet and hands with winding bands. And his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus said to them: Loose him and let him go.

11:45 Multi ergo ex Judæis, qui venerant ad Mariam, et Martham, et viderant quæ fecit Jesus, crediderunt in eum.

11:45 Many therefore of the Jews, who were come to Mary and Martha and had seen the things that Jesus did, believed in him.

11:46 Quidam autem ex ipsis abierunt ad pharisæos, et dixerunt eis quæ fecit Jesus.

11:46 But some of them went to the Pharisees and told them the things that Jesus had done.

11:47 Collegerunt ergo pontifices et pharisæi concilium, et dicebant : Quid facimus, quia hic homo multa signa facit ?

11:47 The chief priests, therefore, and the Pharisees gathered a council and said: What do we, for this man doth many miracles?

11:48 Si dimittimus eum sic, omnes credent in eum, et venient Romani, et tollent nostrum locum, et gentem.

11:48 If we let him alone so, all will believe in him; and the Romans will come, and take away our place and nation.

11:49 Unus autem ex ipsis, Caiphas nomine, cum esset pontifex anni illius, dixit eis : Vos nescitis quidquam,

11:49 But one of them, named Caiphas, being the high priest that year, said to them: You know nothing.

11:50 nec cogitatis quia expedit vobis ut unus moriatur homo pro populo, et non tota gens pereat.

11:50 Neither do you consider that it is expedient for you that one man should die for the people and that the whole nation perish not.

11:51 Hoc autem a semetipso non dixit : sed cum esset pontifex anni illius, prophetavit, quod Jesus moriturus erat pro gente,

11:51 And this he spoke not of himself: but being the high priest of that year, he prophesied that Jesus should die for the nation.

11:52 et non tantum pro gente, sed ut filios Dei, qui erant dispersi, congregaret in unum.

11:52 And not only for the nation, but to gather together in one the children of God that were dispersed.

11:53 Ab illo ergo die cogitaverunt ut interficerent eum.

11:53 From that day therefore they devised to put him to death.

11:54 Jesus ergo jam non in palam ambulabat apud Judæos, sed abiit in regionem juxta desertum, in civitatem quæ dicitur Ephrem, et ibi morabatur cum discipulis suis.

11:54 Wherefore Jesus walked no more openly among the Jews: but he went into a country near the desert, unto a city that is called Ephrem. And there he abode with his disciples.

11:55 Proximum autem erat Pascha Judæorum, et ascenderunt multi Jerosolymam de regione ante Pascha, ut sanctificarent seipsos.

11:55 And the pasch of the Jews was at hand: and many from the country went up to Jerusalem, before the pasch, to purify themselves.

11:56 Quærebant ergo Jesum, et colloquebantur ad invicem, in templo stantes : Quid putatis, quia non venit ad diem festum ? Dederant autem pontifices et pharisæi mandatum ut si quis cognoverit ubi sit, indicet, ut apprehendant eum.

11:56 They sought therefore for Jesus; and they discoursed one with another, standing in the temple: What think you that he is not come to the festival day? And the chief priests and Pharisees had given a commandment that, if any man knew where he was, he should tell, that they might apprehend him.

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Chapter 12

12:1 Jesus ergo ante sex dies Paschæ venit Bethaniam, ubi Lazarus fuerat mortuus, quem suscitavit Jesus.

12:1 Jesus therefore, six days before the pasch, came to Bethania, where Lazarus had been dead, whom Jesus raised to life.

12:2 Fecerunt autem ei cœnam ibi, et Martha ministrabat, Lazarus vero unus erat ex discumbentibus cum eo.

12:2 And they made him a supper there: and Martha served. But Lazarus was one of them that were at table with him.

12:3 Maria ergo accepit libram unguenti nardi pistici pretiosi, et unxit pedes Jesu, et extersit pedes ejus capillis suis : et domus impleta est ex odore unguenti.

12:3 Mary therefore took a pound of ointment of right spikenard, of great price, and anointed the feet of Jesus and wiped his feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the odour of the ointment.

12:4 Dixit ergo unus ex discipulis ejus, Judas Iscariotes, qui erat eum traditurus :

12:4 Then one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, he that was about to betray him, said:

12:5 Quare hoc unguentum non veniit trecentis denariis, et datum est egenis ?

12:5 Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence and given to the poor?

12:6 Dixit autem hoc, non quia de egenis pertinebat ad eum, sed quia fur erat, et loculos habens, ea quæ mittebantur, portabat.

12:6 Now he said this not because he cared for the poor; but because he was a thief and, having the purse, carried the things that were put therein.

12:7 Dixit ergo Jesus : Sinite illam ut in diem sepulturæ meæ servet illud.

12:7 Jesus therefore said: Let her alone, that she may keep it against the day of my burial.

12:8 Pauperes enim semper habetis vobiscum : me autem non semper habetis.

12:8 For the poor you have always with you: but me you have not always.

12:9 Cognovit ergo turba multa ex Judæis quia illic est, et venerunt, non propter Jesum tantum, sed ut Lazarum viderent, quem suscitavit a mortuis.

12:9 A great multitude therefore of the Jews knew that he was there; and they came, not for Jesus' sake only, but that they might see Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead.

12:10 Cogitaverunt autem principes sacerdotum ut et Lazarum interficerent :

12:10 But the chief priests thought to kill Lazarus also:

12:11 quia multi propter illum abibant ex Judæis, et credebant in Jesum.

12:11 Because many of the Jews, by reason of him, went away and believed in Jesus.

12:12 In crastinum autem, turba multa quæ venerat ad diem festum, cum audissent quia venit Jesus Jerosolymam,

12:12 And on the next day, a great multitude that was come to the festival day, when they had heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem,

12:13 acceperunt ramos palmarum, et processerunt obviam ei, et clamabant : Hosanna, benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini, rex Israël.

12:13 Took branches of palm trees and went forth to meet him and cried Hosanna. Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord, the king of Israel.

12:14 Et invenit Jesus asellum, et sedit super eum, sicut scriptum est :

12:14 And Jesus found a young ass and sat upon it, as it is written:

12:15 Noli timere, filia Sion : ecce rex tuus venit sedens super pullum asinæ.

12:15 Fear not, daughter of Sion: behold thy king cometh, sitting on an ass's colt.

12:16 Hæc non cognoverunt discipuli ejus primum : sed quando glorificatus est Jesus, tunc recordati sunt quia hæc erant scripta de eo, et hæc fecerunt ei.

12:16 These things his disciples did not know at the first: but when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that these things were written of him and that they had done these things to him.

12:17 Testimonium ergo perhibebat turba, quæ erat cum eo quando Lazarum vocavit de monumento, et suscitavit eum a mortuis.

12:17 The multitude therefore gave testimony, which was with him, when he called Lazarus out of the grave and raised him from the dead.

12:18 Propterea et obviam venit ei turba : quia audierunt fecisse hoc signum.

12:18 For which reason also the people came to meet him, because they heard that he had done this miracle.

12:19 Pharisæi ergo dixerunt ad semetipsos : Videtis quia nihil proficimus ? ecce mundus totus post eum abiit.

12:19 The Pharisees therefore said among themselves: Do you see that we prevail nothing? Behold, the whole world is gone after him.

12:20 Erant autem quidam gentiles, ex his qui ascenderant ut adorarent in die festo.

12:20 Now there were certain Gentiles among them, who came up to adore on the festival day.

12:21 Hi ergo accesserunt ad Philippum, qui erat a Bethsaida Galilææ, et rogabant eum, dicentes : Domine, volumus Jesum videre.

12:21 These therefore came to Philip, who was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying: Sir, we would see Jesus.

12:22 Venit Philippus, et dicit Andreæ ; Andreas rursum et Philippus dixerunt Jesu.

12:22 Philip cometh and telleth Andrew. Again Andrew and Philip told Jesus.

12:23 Jesus autem respondit eis, dicens : Venit hora, ut clarificetur Filius hominis.

12:23 But Jesus answered them, saying: The hour is come that the Son of man should be glorified.

12:24 Amen, amen dico vobis, nisi granum frumenti cadens in terram, mortuum fuerit,

12:24 Amen, amen, I say to you, unless the grain of wheat falling into the ground die,

12:25 ipsum solum manet : si autem mortuum fuerit, multum fructum affert. Qui amat animam suam, perdet eam ; et qui odit animam suam in hoc mundo, in vitam æternam custodit eam.

12:25 Itself remaineth alone. But if it die it bringeth forth much fruit. He that loveth his life shall lose it and he that hateth his life in this world keepeth it unto life eternal.

12:26 Si quis mihi ministrat, me sequatur, et ubi sum ego, illic et minister meus erit. Si quis mihi ministraverit, honorificabit eum Pater meus.

12:26 If any man minister to me, let him follow me: and where I am, there also shall my minister be. If any man minister to me, him will my Father honour.

12:27 Nunc anima mea turbata est. Et quid dicam ? Pater, salvifica me ex hac hora. Sed propterea veni in horam hanc :

12:27 Now is my soul troubled. And what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour. But for this cause I came unto this hour.

12:28 Pater, clarifica nomen tuum. Venit ergo vox de cælo : Et clarificavi, et iterum clarificabo.

12:28 Father, glorify thy name. A voice therefore came from heaven: I have both glorified it and will glorify it again.

12:29 Turba ergo, quæ stabat, et audierat, dicebat tonitruum esse factum. Alii dicebant : Angelus ei locutus est.

12:29 The multitude therefore that stood and heard said that it thundered. Others said: An angel spoke to him.

12:30 Respondit Jesus, et dixit : Non propter me hæc vox venit, sed propter vos.

12:30 Jesus answered and said: This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes.

12:31 Nunc judicium est mundi : nunc princeps hujus mundi ejicietur foras.

12:31 Now is the judgment of the world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.

12:32 Et ego, si exaltatus fuero a terra, omnia traham ad meipsum.

12:32 And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all things to myself.

12:33 (Hoc autem dicebat, significans qua morte esset moriturus.)

12:33 (Now this he said, signifying what death he should die.)

12:34 Respondit ei turba : Nos audivimus ex lege, quia Christus manet in æternum : et quomodo tu dicis : Oportet exaltari Filium hominis ? quis est iste Filius hominis ?

12:34 The multitude answered him: We have heard out of the law that Christ abideth for ever. And how sayest thou: The Son of man must be lifted up? Who is this Son of man?

12:35 Dixit ergo eis Jesus : Adhuc modicum, lumen in vobis est. Ambulate dum lucem habetis, ut non vos tenebræ comprehendant ; et qui ambulat in tenebris, nescit quo vadat.

12:35 Jesus therefore said to them: Yet a little while, the light is among you. Walk whilst you have the light, and the darkness overtake you not. And he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither be goeth.

12:36 Dum lucem habetis, credite in lucem, ut filii lucis sitis. Hæc locutus est Jesus, et abiit et abscondit se ab eis.

12:36 Whilst you have the light, believe in the light, that you may be the children of light. These things Jesus spoke: and he went away and hid himself from them.

12:37 Cum autem tanta signa fecisset coram eis, non credebant in eum ;

12:37 And whereas he had done so many miracles before them, they believed not in him:

12:38 ut sermo Isaiæ prophetæ impleretur, quem dixit : Domine, quis credidit auditui nostro ? et brachium Domini cui revelatum est ?

12:38 That the saying of Isaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he said: Lord, who hath believed our hearing? And to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed?

12:39 Propterea non poterant credere, quia iterum dixit Isaias :

12:39 Therefore they could not believe, because Isaias said again:

12:40 Excæcavit oculos eorum, et induravit cor eorum ut non videant oculis, et non intelligant corde, et convertantur, et sanem eos.

12:40 He hath blinded their eyes and hardened their heart, that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart and be converted: and I should heal them.

12:41 Hæc dixit Isaias, quando vidit gloriam ejus, et locutus est de eo.

12:41 These things said Isaias, when he saw his glory, and spoke of him.

12:42 Verumtamen et ex principibus multi crediderunt in eum : sed propter pharisæos non confitebantur, ut e synagoga non ejicerentur.

12:42 However, many of the chief men also believed in him: but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, that they might not be cast out of the synagogue.

12:43 Dilexerunt enim gloriam hominum magis quam gloriam Dei.

12:43 For they loved the glory of men more than the glory of God.

12:44 Jesus autem clamavit, et dixit : Qui credit in me, non credit in me, sed in eum qui misit me.

12:44 But Jesus cried and said: He that believeth in me doth not believe in me, but in him that sent me.

12:45 Et qui videt me, videt eum qui misit me.

12:45 And he that seeth me, seeth him that sent me.

12:46 Ego lux in mundum veni, ut omnis qui credit in me, in tenebris non maneat.

12:46 I am come, a light into the world, that whosoever believeth in me may not remain in darkness.

12:47 Et si quis audierit verba mea, et non custodierit, ego non judico eum ; non enim veni ut judicem mundum, sed ut salvificem mundum.

12:47 And if any man hear my words and keep them not, I do not judge him for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.

12:48 Qui spernit me et non accipit verba mea, habet qui judicet eum. Sermo quem locutus sum, ille judicabit eum in novissimo die.

12:48 He that despiseth me and receiveth not my words hath one that judgeth him. The word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day.

12:49 Quia ego ex meipso non sum locutus, sed qui misit me, Pater, ipse mihi mandatum dedit quid dicam et quid loquar.

12:49 For I have not spoken of myself: but the Father who sent me, he gave me commandment what I should say and what I should speak.

12:50 Et scio quia mandatum ejus vita æterna est : quæ ergo ego loquor, sicut dixit mihi Pater, sic loquor.

12:50 And I know that his commandment is life everlasting. The things therefore that I speak, even as the Father said unto me, so do I speak.

Chapter 13

13:1 Ante diem festum Paschæ, sciens Jesus quia venit hora ejus ut transeat ex hoc mundo ad Patrem : cum dilexisset suos, qui erant in mundo, in finem dilexit eos.

13:1 Before the festival day of the pasch, Jesus knowing that his hour was come, that he should pass out of this world to the Father: having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them unto the end.

13:2 Et cœna facta, cum diabolus jam misisset in cor ut traderet eum Judas Simonis Iscariotæ :

13:2 And when supper was done (the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon, to betray him),

13:3 sciens quia omnia dedit ei Pater in manus, et quia a Deo exivit, et ad Deum vadit :

13:3 Knowing that the Father had given him all things into his hands and that he came from God and goeth to God,

13:4 surgit a cœna, et ponit vestimenta sua, et cum accepisset linteum, præcinxit se.

13:4 He riseth from supper and layeth aside his garments and, having taken a towel, girded himself.

13:5 Deinde mittit aquam in pelvim, et cœpit lavare pedes discipulorum, et extergere linteo, quo erat præcinctus.

13:5 After that, he putteth water into a basin and began to wash the feet of the disciples and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded.

13:6 Venit ergo ad Simonem Petrum. Et dicit ei Petrus : Domine, tu mihi lavas pedes ?

13:6 He cometh therefore to Simon Peter. And Peter saith to him: Lord, dost thou wash my feet?

13:7 Respondit Jesus, et dixit ei : Quod ego facio, tu nescis modo : scies autem postea.

13:7 Jesus answered and said to him: What I do, thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter.

13:8 Dicit ei Petrus : Non lavabis mihi pedes in æternum. Respondit ei Jesus : Si non lavero te, non habebis partem mecum.

13:8 Peter saith to him: Thou shalt never wash my feet, Jesus answered him: If I wash thee not, thou shalt have no part with me.

13:9 Dicit ei Simon Petrus : Domine, non tantum pedes meos, sed et manus, et caput.

13:9 Simon Peter saith to him: Lord, not only my feet, but also my hands and my head.

13:10 Dicit ei Jesus : Qui lotus est, non indiget nisi ut pedes lavet, sed est mundus totus. Et vos mundi estis, sed non omnes.

13:10 Jesus saith to him: He that is washed needeth not but to wash his feet, but is clean wholly. And you are clean, but not all.

13:11 Sciebat enim quisnam esset qui traderet eum ; propterea dixit : Non estis mundi omnes.

13:11 For he knew who he was that would betray him; therefore he said: You are not all clean.

13:12 Postquam ergo lavit pedes eorum, et accepit vestimenta sua, cum recubuisset iterum, dixit eis : Scitis quid fecerim vobis ?

13:12 Then after he had washed their feet and taken his garments, being set down again, he said to them: Know you what I have done to you?

13:13 Vos vocatis me Magister et Domine, et bene dicitis : sum etenim.

13:13 You call me Master and Lord. And you say well: for so I am.

13:14 Si ergo ego lavi pedes vestros, Dominus et Magister, et vos debetis alter alterius lavare pedes.

13:14 If then I being your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; you also ought to wash one another's feet.

13:15 Exemplum enim dedi vobis, ut quemadmodum ego feci vobis, ita et vos faciatis.

13:15 For I have given you an example, that as I have done to you, so you do also.

13:16 Amen, amen dico vobis : non est servus major domino suo : neque apostolus major est eo qui misit illum.

13:16 Amen, amen, I say to you: The servant is not greater than his lord: neither is the apostle greater than he that sent him.

13:17 Si hæc scitis, beati eritis si feceritis ea.

13:17 If you know these things, you shall be blessed if you do them.

13:18 Non de omnibus vobis dico : ego scio quos elegerim ; sed ut adimpleatur Scriptura : Qui manducat mecum panem, levabit contra me calcaneum suum.

13:18 I speak not of you all: I know whom I have chosen. But that the scripture may be fulfilled: He that eateth bread with me shall lift up his heel against me,

13:19 Amodo dico vobis, priusquam fiat : ut cum factum fuerit, credatis quia ego sum.

13:19 At present I tell you, before it come to pass: that when it shall come to pass, you may believe that I am he.

13:20 Amen, amen dico vobis : qui accipit si quem misero, me accipit ; qui autem me accipit, accipit eum qui me misit.

13:20 Amen, amen, I say to you, he that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth me: and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.

13:21 Cum hæc dixisset Jesus, turbatus est spiritu : et protestatus est, et dixit : Amen, amen dico vobis, quia unus ex vobis tradet me.

13:21 When Jesus had said these things, he was troubled in spirit; and he testified, and said: Amen, amen, I say to you, one of you shall betray me.

13:22 Aspiciebant ergo ad invicem discipuli, hæsitantes de quo diceret.

13:22 The disciples therefore looked one upon another, doubting of whom he spoke.

13:23 Erat ergo recumbens unus ex discipulis ejus in sinu Jesu, quem diligebat Jesus.

13:23 Now there was leaning on Jesus' bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.

13:24 Innuit ergo huic Simon Petrus, et dixit ei : Quis est, de quo dicit ?

13:24 Simon Peter therefore beckoned to him and said to him: Who is it of whom he speaketh?

13:25 Itaque cum recubuisset ille supra pectus Jesu, dicit ei : Domine, quis est ?

13:25 He therefore, leaning on the breast of Jesus, saith to him: Lord, who is it?

13:26 Respondit Jesus : Ille est cui ego intinctum panem porrexero. Et cum intinxisset panem, dedit Judæ Simonis Iscariotæ.

13:26 Jesus answered: He it is to whom I shall reach bread dipped. And when he had dipped the bread, he gave it to Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon.

13:27 Et post buccellam, introivit in eum Satanas. Et dixit ei Jesus : Quod facis, fac citius.

13:27 And after the morsel, Satan entered into him. And Jesus said to him: That which thou dost, do quickly.

13:28 Hoc autem nemo scivit discumbentium ad quid dixerit ei.

13:28 Now no man at the table knew to what purpose he said this unto him.

13:29 Quidam enim putabant, quia loculos habebat Judas, quod dixisset ei Jesus : Eme ea quæ opus sunt nobis ad diem festum : aut egenis ut aliquid daret.

13:29 For some thought, because Judas had the purse, that Jesus had said to him: Buy those things which we have need of for the festival day: or that he should give something to the poor.

13:30 Cum ergo accepisset ille buccellam, exivit continuo. Erat autem nox.

13:30 He therefore, having received the morsel, went out immediately. And it was night.

13:31 Cum ergo exisset, dixit Jesus : Nunc clarificatus est Filius hominis, et Deus clarificatus est in eo.

13:31 When he therefore was gone out, Jesus said: Now is the Son of man glorified; and God is glorified in him.

13:32 Si Deus clarificatus est in eo, et Deus clarificabit eum in semetipso : et continuo clarificabit eum.

13:32 If God be glorified in him, God also will glorify him in himself: and immediately will he glorify him.

13:33 Filioli, adhuc modicum vobiscum sum. Quæretis me ; et sicut dixi Judæis, quo ego vado, vos non potestis venire : et vobis dico modo.

13:33 Little children, yet a little while I am with you. You shall seek me. And as I said to the Jews: Whither I go you cannot come; so I say to you now.

13:34 Mandatum novum do vobis : ut diligatis invicem : sicut dilexi vos, ut et vos diligatis invicem.

13:34 A new commandment I give unto you: That you love one another, as I have loved you, that you also love one another.

13:35 In hoc cognoscent omnes quia discipuli mei estis, si dilectionem habueritis ad invicem.

13:35 By this shall all men know that you are my disciples, if you have love one for another.

13:36 Dicit ei Simon Petrus : Domine, quo vadis ? Respondit Jesus : Quo ego vado non potes me modo sequi : sequeris autem postea.

13:36 Simon Peter saith to him: Lord, whither goest thou? Jesus answered: Whither I go, thou canst not follow me now: but thou shalt follow hereafter.

13:37 Dicit ei Petrus : Quare non possum te sequi modo ? animam meam pro te ponam.

13:37 Peter saith to him: Why cannot I follow thee now? I will lay down my life for thee.

13:38 Respondit ei Jesus : Animam tuam pro me pones ? amen, amen dico tibi : non cantabit gallus, donec ter me neges.

13:38 Jesus answered him: Wilt thou lay down thy life for me? Amen, amen, I say to thee, the cock shall not crow, till thou deny me thrice.

Chapter 14

14:1 Non turbetur cor vestrum. Creditis in Deum, et in me credite.

14:1 Let not your heart be troubled. You believe in God: believe also in me.

14:2 In domo Patris mei mansiones multæ sunt ; si quominus dixissem vobis : quia vado parare vobis locum.

14:2 In my Father's house there are many mansions. If not, I would have told you: because I go to prepare a place for you.

14:3 Et si abiero, et præparavero vobis locum, iterum venio, et accipiam vos ad meipsum : ut ubi sum ego, et vos sitis.

14:3 And if I shall go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself: that where I am, you also may be.

14:4 Et quo ego vado scitis, et viam scitis.

14:4 And whither I go you know: and the way you know.

14:5 Dicit ei Thomas : Domine, nescimus quo vadis : et quomodo possumus viam scire ?

14:5 Thomas saith to him: Lord, we know not whither thou goest. And how can we know the way?

14:6 Dicit ei Jesus : Ego sum via, et veritas, et vita. Nemo venit ad Patrem, nisi per me.

14:6 Jesus saith to him: I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No man cometh to the Father, but by me.

14:7 Si cognovissetis me, et Patrem meum utique cognovissetis : et amodo cognoscetis eum, et vidistis eum.

14:7 If you had known me, you would without doubt have known my Father also: and from henceforth you shall know him. And you have seen him.

14:8 Dicit ei Philippus : Domine, ostende nobis Patrem, et sufficit nobis.

14:8 Philip saith to him: Lord, shew us the Father; and it is enough for us.

14:9 Dicit ei Jesus : Tanto tempore vobiscum sum, et non cognovistis me ? Philippe, qui videt me, videt et Patrem. Quomodo tu dicis : Ostende nobis Patrem ?

14:9 Jesus saith to him: Have I been so long a time with you and have you not known me? Philip, he that seeth me seeth the Father also. How sayest thou: Shew us the Father?

14:10 Non creditis quia ego in Patre, et Pater in me est ? Verba quæ ego loquor vobis, a meipso non loquor. Pater autem in me manens, ipse fecit opera.

14:10 Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father in me? The words that I speak to you, I speak not of myself. But the Father who abideth in me, he doth the works.

14:11 Non creditis quia ego in Patre, et Pater in me est ?

14:11 Believe you not that I am in the Father and the Father in me?

14:12 alioquin propter opera ipsa credite. Amen, amen dico vobis, qui credit in me, opera quæ ego facio, et ipse faciet, et majora horum faciet : quia ego ad Patrem vado.

14:12 Otherwise believe for the very works' sake. Amen, amen, I say to you, he that believeth in me, the works that I do, he also shall do: and greater than these shall he do.

14:13 Et quodcumque petieritis Patrem in nomine meo, hoc faciam : ut glorificetur Pater in Filio.

14:13 Because I go to the Father: and whatsoever you shall ask the Father in my name, that will I do: that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

14:14 Si quid petieritis me in nomine meo, hoc faciam.

14:14 If you shall ask me any thing in my name, that I will do.

14:15 Si diligitis me, mandata mea servate :

14:15 If you love me, keep my commandments.

14:16 et ego rogabo Patrem, et alium Paraclitum dabit vobis, ut maneat vobiscum in æternum,

14:16 And I will ask the Father: and he shall give you another Paraclete, that he may abide with you for ever:

14:17 Spiritum veritatis, quem mundus non potest accipere, quia non videt eum, nec scit eum : vos autem cognoscetis eum, quia apud vos manebit, et in vobis erit.

14:17 The spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, nor knoweth him. But you shall know him; because he shall abide with you and shall be in you.

14:18 Non relinquam vos orphanos : veniam ad vos.

14:18 I will not leave you orphans: I will come to you.

14:19 Adhuc modicum, et mundus me jam non videt. Vos autem videtis me : quia ego vivo, et vos vivetis.

14:19 Yet a little while and the world seeth me no more. But you see me: because I live, and you shall live.

14:20 In illo die vos cognoscetis quia ego sum in Patre meo, et vos in me, et ego in vobis.

14:20 In that day you shall know that I am in my Father: and you in me, and I in you.

14:21 Qui habet mandata mea, et servat ea : ille est qui diligit me. Qui autem diligit me, diligetur a Patre meo : et ego diligam eum, et manifestabo ei meipsum.

14:21 He that hath my commandments and keepeth them; he it is that loveth me. And he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father: and I will love him and will manifest myself to him.

14:22 Dicit ei Judas, non ille Iscariotes : Domine, quid factum est, quia manifestaturus es nobis teipsum, et non mundo ?

14:22 Judas saith to him, not the Iscariot: Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself to us, and not to the world?

14:23 Respondit Jesus, et dixit ei : Si quis diligit me, sermonem meum servabit, et Pater meus diliget eum, et ad eum veniemus, et mansionem apud eum faciemus ;

14:23 Jesus answered and said to him: If any one love me, he will keep my word. And my Father will love him and we will come to him and will make our abode with him.

14:24 qui non diligit me, sermones meos non servat. Et sermonem, quem audistis, non est meus : sed ejus qui misit me, Patris.

14:24 He that loveth me not keepeth not my words. And the word which you have heard is not mine; but the Father's who sent me.

14:25 Hæc locutus sum vobis apud vos manens.

14:25 These things have I spoken to you, abiding with you.

14:26 Paraclitus autem Spiritus Sanctus, quem mittet Pater in nomine meo, ille vos docebit omnia, et suggeret vobis omnia quæcumque dixero vobis.

14:26 But the Paraclete, the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring all things to your mind, whatsoever I shall have said to you.

14:27 Pacem relinquo vobis, pacem meam do vobis : non quomodo mundus dat, ego do vobis. Non turbetur cor vestrum, neque formidet.

14:27 Peace I leave with you: my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, do I give unto you. Let not your heart be troubled: nor let it be afraid.

14:28 Audistis quia ego dixi vobis : Vado, et venio ad vos. Si diligeretis me, gauderetis utique, quia vado ad Patrem : quia Pater major me est.

14:28 You have heard that I said to you: I go away, and I come unto you. If you loved me you would indeed be glad, because I go to the Father: for the Father is greater than I.

14:29 Et nunc dixi vobis priusquam fiat : ut cum factum fuerit, credatis.

14:29 And now I have told you before it come to pass: that when it shall come to pass, you may believe.

14:30 Jam non multa loquar vobiscum : venit enim princeps mundi hujus, et in me non habet quidquam.

14:30 I will not now speak many things with you. For the prince of this world: cometh: and in me he hath not any thing.

14:31 Sed ut cognoscat mundus quia diligo Patrem, et sicut mandatum dedit mihi Pater, sic facio. Surgite, eamus hinc.

14:31 But that the world may know that I love the Father: and as the Father hath given me commandments, so do I. Arise, let us go hence.

Chapter 15

15:1 Ego sum vitis vera, et Pater meus agricola est.

15:1 I am the true vine: and my Father is the husbandman.

15:2 Omnem palmitem in me non ferentem fructum, tollet eum, et omnem qui fert fructum, purgabit eum, ut fructum plus afferat.

15:2 Every branch in me that beareth not fruit, he will take away: and every one that beareth fruit, he will purge it, that it may bring forth more fruit.

15:3 Jam vos mundi estis propter sermonem quem locutus sum vobis.

15:3 Now you are clean, by reason of the word which I have spoken to you.

15:4 Manete in me, et ego in vobis. Sicut palmes non potest ferre fructum a semetipso, nisi manserit in vite, sic nec vos, nisi in me manseritis.

15:4 Abide in me: and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abide in the vine, so neither can you, unless you abide in me.

15:5 Ego sum vitis, vos palmites : qui manet in me, et ego in eo, hic fert fructum multum, quia sine me nihil potestis facere.

15:5 I am the vine: you the branches. He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same beareth much fruit: for without me you can do nothing.

15:6 Si quis in me non manserit, mittetur foras sicut palmes, et arescet, et colligent eum, et in ignem mittent, et ardet.

15:6 If any one abide not in me, he shall be cast forth as a branch and shall wither: and they shall gather him up and cast him into the fire: and he burneth.

15:7 Si manseritis in me, et verba mea in vobis manserint, quodcumque volueritis petetis, et fiet vobis.

15:7 If you abide in me and my words abide in you, you shall ask whatever you will: and it shall be done unto you.

15:8 In hoc clarificatus est Pater meus, ut fructum plurimum afferatis, et efficiamini mei discipuli.

15:8 In this is my Father glorified: that you bring forth very much fruit and become my disciples.

15:9 Sicut dilexit me Pater, et ego dilexi vos. Manete in dilectione mea.

15:9 As the Father hath loved me, I also have loved you. Abide in my love.

15:10 Si præcepta mea servaveritis, manebitis in dilectione mea, sicut et ego Patris mei præcepta servavi, et maneo in ejus dilectione.

15:10 If you keep my commandments, you shall abide in my love: as I also have kept my Father's commandments and do abide in his love.

15:11 Hæc locutus sum vobis : ut gaudium meum in vobis sit, et gaudium vestrum impleatur.

15:11 These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and your joy may be filled.

15:12 Hoc est præceptum meum, ut diligatis invicem, sicut dilexi vos.

15:12 This is my commandment, that you love one another, as I have loved you.

15:13 Majorem hac dilectionem nemo habet, ut animam suam ponat quis pro amicis suis.

15:13 Greater love than this no man hath, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

15:14 Vos amici mei estis, si feceritis quæ ego præcipio vobis.

15:14 You are my friends, if you do the things that I command you.

15:15 Jam non dicam vos servos : quia servus nescit quid faciat dominus ejus. Vos autem dixi amicos : quia omnia quæcumque audivi a Patre meo, nota feci vobis.

15:15 I will not now call you servants: for the servant knoweth not what his lord doth. But I have called you friends. because all things, whatsoever I have heard of my Father, I have made known to you.

15:16 Non vos me elegistis, sed ego elegi vos, et posui vos ut eatis, et fructum afferatis, et fructus vester maneat : ut quodcumque petieritis Patrem in nomine meo, det vobis.

15:16 You have not chosen me: but I have chosen you; and have appointed you, that you should go and should bring forth fruit; and your fruit should remain: that whatsoever you shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.

15:17 Hæc mando vobis : ut diligatis invicem.

15:17 These things I command you, that you love one another.

15:18 Si mundus vos odit, scitote quia me priorem vobis odio habuit.

15:18 If the world hate you, know ye that it hath hated me before you.

15:19 Si de mundo fuissetis, mundus quod suum erat diligeret : quia vero de mundo non estis, sed ego elegi vos de mundo, propterea odit vos mundus.

15:19 If you had been of the world, the world would love its own: but because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.

15:20 Mementote sermonis mei, quem ego dixi vobis : non est servus major domino suo. Si me persecuti sunt, et vos persequentur ; si sermonem meum servaverunt, et vestrum servabunt.

15:20 Remember my word that I said to you: The servant is not greater than his master. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you. If they have kept my word, they will keep yours also.

15:21 Sed hæc omnia facient vobis propter nomen meum : quia nesciunt eum qui misit me.

15:21 But all these things they will do to you for my name's sake: because they know not him that sent me.

15:22 Si non venissem, et locutus fuissem eis, peccatum non haberent : nunc autem excusationem non habent de peccato suo.

15:22 If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not have sin: but now they have no excuse for their sin.

15:23 Qui me odit, et Patrem meum odit.

15:23 He that hateth me hateth my Father also.

15:24 Si opera non fecissem in eis quæ nemo alius fecit, peccatum non haberent : nunc autem et viderunt, et oderunt et me, et Patrem meum.

15:24 If I had not done among them the works that no other man hath done, they would not have sin: but now they have both seen and hated both me and my Father.

15:25 Sed ut adimpleatur sermo, qui in lege eorum scriptus est : Quia odio habuerunt me gratis.

15:25 But that the word may be fulfilled which is written in their law: they hated me without cause.

15:26 Cum autem venerit Paraclitus, quem ego mittam vobis a Patre, Spiritum veritatis, qui a Patre procedit, ille testimonium perhibebit de me ;

15:26 But when the Paraclete cometh, whom I will send you from the Father, the Spirit of truth, who proceedeth from the Father, he shall give testimony of me.

15:27 et vos testimonium perhibebitis, quia ab initio mecum estis.

15:27 And you shall give testimony, because you are with me from the beginning.

Chapter 16

16:1 Hæc locutus sum vobis, ut non scandalizemini.

16:1 These things have I spoken to you things have I spoken to you that you may not be scandalized.

16:2 Absque synagogis facient vos : sed venit hora, ut omnis qui interficit vos arbitretur obsequium se præstare Deo.

16:2 They will put you out of the synagogues: yea, the hour cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doth a service to God.

16:3 Et hæc facient vobis, quia non noverunt Patrem, neque me.

16:3 And these things will they do to you; because they have not known the Father nor me.

16:4 Sed hæc locutus sum vobis, ut cum venerit hora eorum, reminiscamini quia ego dixi vobis.

16:4 But these things I have told you, that when the hour shall come, you may remember that I told you of them.

16:5 Hæc autem vobis ab initio non dixi, quia vobiscum eram. Et nunc vado ad eum qui misit me ; et nemo ex vobis interrogat me : Quo vadis ?

16:5 But I told you not these things from the beginning, because I was with you. And now I go to him that sent me, and none of you asketh me: Whither goest thou?

16:6 sed quia hæc locutus sum vobis, tristitia implevit cor vestrum.

16:6 But because I have spoken these things to you, sorrow hath filled your heart.

16:7 Sed ego veritatem dico vobis : expedit vobis ut ego vadam : si enim non abiero, Paraclitus non veniet ad vos ; si autem abiero, mittam eum ad vos.

16:7 But I tell you the truth: it is expedient to you that I go. For if I go not, the Paraclete will not come to you: but if I go, I will send him to you.

16:8 Et cum venerit ille, arguet mundum de peccato, et de justitia, et de judicio.

16:8 And when he is come, he will convince the world of sin and of justice and of judgment.

16:9 De peccato quidem, quia non crediderunt in me.

16:9 Of sin: because they believed not in me.

16:10 De justitia vero, quia ad Patrem vado, et jam non videbitis me.

16:10 And of justice: because I go to the Father: and you shall see me no longer.

16:11 De judicio autem, quia princeps hujus mundi jam judicatus est.

16:11 And of judgment: because the prince of this world is already judged.

16:12 Adhuc multa habeo vobis dicere, sed non potestis portare modo.

16:12 I have yet many things to say to you: but you cannot bear them now.

16:13 Cum autem venerit ille Spiritus veritatis, docebit vos omnem veritatem : non enim loquetur a semetipso, sed quæcumque audiet loquetur, et quæ ventura sunt annuntiabit vobis.

16:13 But when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will teach you all truth. For he shall not speak of himself: but what things soever he shall hear, he shall speak. And the things that are to come, he shall shew you.

16:14 Ille me clarificabit, quia de meo accipiet, et annuntiabit vobis.

16:14 He shall glorify me: because he shall receive of mine and shall shew it to you.

16:15 Omnia quæcumque habet Pater, mea sunt. Propterea dixi : quia de meo accipiet, et annuntiabit vobis.

16:15 All things whatsoever the Father hath are mine. Therefore I said that he shall receive of me and shew it to you.

16:16 Modicum, et jam non videbitis me ; et iterum modicum, et videbitis me : quia vado ad Patrem.

16:16 A little while, and now you shall not see me: and again a little while, and you shall see me: because I go to the Father.

16:17 Dixerunt ergo ex discipulis ejus ad invicem : Quid est hoc quod dicit nobis : Modicum, et non videbitis me ; et iterum modicum, et videbitis me, et quia vado ad Patrem ?

16:17 Then some of his disciples said one to another: What is this that he saith to us: A little while, and you shall not see me: and again a little while, and you shall see me, and, Because I go to the Father?

16:18 Dicebant ergo : Quid est hoc quod dicit : Modicum ? nescimus quid loquitur.

16:18 They said therefore: What is this that he saith, A little while? We know not what he speaketh.

16:19 Cognovit autem Jesus, quia volebant eum interrogare, et dixit eis : De hoc quæritis inter vos quia dixi : Modicum, et non videbitis me ; et iterum modicum, et videbitis me.

16:19 And Jesus knew that they had a mind to ask him. And he said to them: Of this do you inquire among yourselves, because I said: A little while, and you shall not see me; and again a little while, and you shall see me?

16:20 Amen, amen dico vobis : quia plorabitis, et flebitis vos, mundus autem gaudebit ; vos autem contristabimini, sed tristitia vestra vertetur in gaudium.

16:20 Amen, amen, I say to you, that you shall lament and weep, but the world shall rejoice: and you shall be made sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.

16:21 Mulier cum parit, tristitiam habet, quia venit hora ejus ; cum autem pepererit puerum, jam non meminit pressuræ propter gaudium, quia natus est homo in mundum.

16:21 A woman, when she is in labour, hath sorrow, because her hour is come; but when she hath brought forth the child, she remembereth no more the anguish, for joy that a man is born into the world.

16:22 Et vos igitur nunc quidem tristitiam habetis, iterum autem videbo vos, et gaudebit cor vestrum : et gaudium vestrum nemo tollet a vobis.

16:22 So also you now indeed have sorrow: but I will see you again and your heart shall rejoice. And your joy no man shall take from you.

16:23 Et in illo die me non rogabitis quidquam. Amen, amen dico vobis : si quid petieritis Patrem in nomine meo, dabit vobis.

16:23 And in that day you shall not ask me any thing. Amen, amen, I say to you: if you ask the Father any thing in my name, he will give it you.

16:24 Usque modo non petistis quidquam in nomine meo : petite, et accipietis, ut gaudium vestrum sit plenum.

16:24 Hitherto, you have not asked any thing in my name. Ask, and you shall receive; that your joy may be full.

16:25 Hæc in proverbiis locutus sum vobis. Venit hora cum jam non in proverbiis loquar vobis, sed palam de Patre annuntiabo vobis :

16:25 These things I have spoken to you in proverbs. The hour cometh when I will no longer speak to you in proverbs, but will shew you plainly of the Father.

16:26 in illo die in nomine meo petetis : et non dico vobis quia ego rogabo Patrem de vobis :

16:26 In that day, you shall ask in my name: and I say not to you that I will ask the Father for you.

16:27 ipse enim Pater amat vos, quia vos me amastis, et credidistis, quia ego a Deo exivi.

16:27 For the Father himself loveth you, because you have loved me and have believed that I came out from God.

16:28 Exivi a Patre, et veni in mundum : iterum relinquo mundum, et vado ad Patrem.

16:28 I came forth from the Father and am come into the world: again I leave the world and I go to the Father.

16:29 Dicunt ei discipuli ejus : Ecce nunc palam loqueris, et proverbium nullum dicis :

16:29 His disciples say to him: Behold, now thou speakest plainly and speakest no proverb.

16:30 nunc scimus quia scis omnia, et non opus est tibi ut quis te interroget : in hoc credimus quia a Deo existi.

16:30 Now we know that thou knowest all things and thou needest not that any man should ask thee. By this we believe that thou camest forth from God.

16:31 Respondit eis Jesus : Modo creditis ?

16:31 Jesus answered them: Do you now believe?

16:32 ecce venit hora, et jam venit, ut dispergamini unusquisque in propria, et me solum relinquatis : et non sum solus, quia Pater mecum est.

16:32 Behold, the hour cometh, and it is now come, that you shall be scattered every man to his own and shall leave me alone. And yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me.

16:33 Hæc locutus sum vobis, ut in me pacem habeatis. In mundo pressuram habebitis : sed confidite, ego vici mundum.

16:33 These things I have spoken to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you shall have distress. But have confidence. I have overcome the world.

Chapter 17

17:1 Hæc locutus est Jesus : et sublevatis oculis in cælum, dixit : Pater, venit hora : clarifica Filium tuum, ut Filius tuus clarificet te :

17:1 These things Jesus spoke: and lifting up his eyes to heaven, he said: the hour is come. Glorify thy Son, that thy Son may glorify thee.

17:2 sicut dedisti ei potestatem omnis carnis, ut omne, quod dedisti ei, det eis vitam æternam.

17:2 As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he may give eternal life to all whom thou hast given him.

17:3 Hæc est autem vita æterna : ut cognoscant te, solum Deum verum, et quem misisti Jesum Christum.

17:3 Now this is eternal life: That they may know thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.

17:4 Ego te clarificavi super terram : opus consummavi, quod dedisti mihi ut faciam :

17:4 I have glorified thee on the earth; I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.

17:5 et nunc clarifica me tu, Pater, apud temetipsum, claritate quam habui, priusquam mundus esset, apud te.

17:5 And now glorify thou me, O Father, with thyself, with the glory which I had, before the world was, with thee.

17:6 Manifestavi nomen tuum hominibus, quos dedisti mihi de mundo : tui erant, et mihi eos dedisti : et sermonem tuum servaverunt.

17:6 I have manifested thy name to the men whom thou hast given me out of the world. Thine they were: and to me thou gavest them. And they have kept thy word.

17:7 Nunc cognoverunt quia omnia quæ dedisti mihi, abs te sunt :

17:7 Now they have known that all things which thou hast given me are from thee:

17:8 quia verba quæ dedisti mihi, dedi eis : et ipsi acceperunt, et cognoverunt vere quia a te exivi, et crediderunt quia tu me misisti.

17:8 Because the words which thou gavest me, I have given to them. And they have received them and have known in very deed that I came out from thee: and they have believed that thou didst send me.

17:9 Ego pro eis rogo ; non pro mundo rogo, sed pro his quos dedisti mihi : quia tui sunt :

17:9 I pray for them. I pray not for the world, but for them whom thou hast given me: because they are thine.

17:10 et mea omnia tua sunt, et tua mea sunt : et clarificatus sum in eis.

17:10 And all my things are thine, and thine are mine: and I am glorified in them.

17:11 Et jam non sum in mundo, et hi in mundo sunt, et ego ad te venio. Pater sancte, serva eos in nomine tuo, quos dedisti mihi : ut sint unum, sicut et nos.

17:11 And now I am not in the world, and these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep them in thy name whom thou hast given me: that they may be one, as we also are.

17:12 Cum essem cum eis, ego servabam eos in nomine tuo. Quos dedisti mihi, custodivi : et nemo ex eis periit, nisi filius perditionis, ut Scriptura impleatur.

17:12 While I was with them, I kept them in thy name. Those whom thou gavest me have I kept: and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition: that the scripture may be fulfilled.

17:13 Nunc autem ad te venio : et hæc loquor in mundo, ut habeant gaudium meum impletum in semetipsis.

17:13 And now I come to thee: and these things I speak in the world, that they may have my joy filled in themselves.

17:14 Ego dedi eis sermonem tuum, et mundus eos odio habuit, quia non sunt de mundo, sicut et ego non sum de mundo.

17:14 I have given them thy word, and the world hath hated them: because they are not of the world, as I also am not of the world.

17:15 Non rogo ut tollas eos de mundo, sed ut serves eos a malo.

17:15 I pray not that thou shouldst take them out of the world, but that thou shouldst keep them from evil.

17:16 De mundo non sunt, sicut et ego non sum de mundo.

17:16 They are not of the world, as I also am not of the world.

17:17 Sanctifica eos in veritate. Sermo tuus veritas est.

17:17 Sanctify them in truth. Thy word is truth.

17:18 Sicut tu me misisti in mundum, et ego misi eos in mundum :

17:18 As thou hast sent me into the world, I also have sent them into the world.

17:19 et pro eis ego sanctifico meipsum : ut sint et ipsi sanctificati in veritate.

17:19 And for them do I sanctify myself, that they also may be sanctified in truth.

17:20 Non pro eis autem rogo tantum, sed et pro eis qui credituri sunt per verbum eorum in me :

17:20 And not for them only do I pray, but for them also who through their word shall believe in me.

17:21 ut omnes unum sint, sicut tu Pater in me, et ego in te, ut et ipsi in nobis unum sint : ut credat mundus, quia tu me misisti.

17:21 That they all may be one, as thou, Father, in me, and I in thee; that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.

17:22 Et ego claritatem, quam dedisti mihi, dedi eis : ut sint unum, sicut et nos unum sumus.

17:22 And the glory which thou hast given me, I have given to them: that, they may be one, as we also are one.

17:23 Ego in eis, et tu in me : ut sint consummati in unum : et cognoscat mundus quia tu me misisti, et dilexisti eos, sicut et me dilexisti.

17:23 I in them, and thou in me: that they may be made perfect in one: and the world may know that thou hast sent me and hast loved them, as thou hast also loved me.

17:24 Pater, quos dedisti mihi, volo ut ubi sum ego, et illi sint mecum : ut videant claritatem meam, quam dedisti mihi : quia dilexisti me ante constitutionem mundi.

17:24 Father, I will that where I am, they also whom thou hast given me may be with me: that they may see my glory which thou hast given me, because thou hast loved me before the creation of the world.

17:25 Pater juste, mundus te non cognovit, ego autem te cognovi : et hi cognoverunt, quia tu me misisti.

17:25 Just Father, the world hath not known thee: but I have known thee. And these have known that thou hast sent me.

17:26 Et notum feci eis nomen tuum, et notum faciam : ut dilectio, qua dilexisti me, in ipsis sit, et ego in ipsis.

17:26 And I have made known thy name to them and will make it known: that the love wherewith thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them.

Chapter 18

18:1 Hæc cum dixisset Jesus, egressus est cum discipulis suis trans torrentem Cedron, ubi erat hortus, in quem introivit ipse, et discipuli ejus.

18:1 When Jesus had said these things, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron, where there was a garden, into which he entered with his disciples.

18:2 Sciebat autem et Judas, qui tradebat eum, locum : quia frequenter Jesus convenerat illuc cum discipulis suis.

18:2 And Judas also, who betrayed him, knew the place: because Jesus had often resorted thither together with his disciples.

18:3 Judas ergo cum accepisset cohortem, et a pontificibus et pharisæis ministros, venit illuc cum laternis, et facibus, et armis.

18:3 Judas therefore having received a band of soldiers and servants from the chief priests and the Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons.

18:4 Jesus itaque sciens omnia quæ ventura erant super eum, processit, et dixit eis : Quem quæritis ?

18:4 Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth and said to them: Whom seek ye?

18:5 Responderunt ei : Jesum Nazarenum. Dicit eis Jesus : Ego sum. Stabat autem et Judas, qui tradebat eum, cum ipsis.

18:5 They answered him: Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith to them: I am he. And Judas also, who betrayed him, stood with them.

18:6 Ut ergo dixit eis : Ego sum : abierunt retrorsum, et ceciderunt in terram.

18:6 As soon therefore as he had said to them: I am he; they went backward and fell to the ground.

18:7 Iterum ergo interrogavit eos : Quem quæritis ? Illi autem dixerunt : Jesum Nazarenum.

18:7 Again therefore he asked them: Whom seek ye? And they said: Jesus of Nazareth.

18:8 Respondit Jesus : Dixi vobis, quia ego sum : si ergo me quæritis, sinite hos abire.

18:8 Jesus answered: I have told you that I am he. If therefore you seek me, let these go their way,

18:9 Ut impleretur sermo, quem dixit : Quia quos dedisti mihi, non perdidi ex eis quemquam.

18:9 That the word might be fulfilled which he said: Of them whom thou hast given me, I have not lost any one.

18:10 Simon ergo Petrus habens gladium eduxit eum : et percussit pontificis servum, et abscidit auriculam ejus dexteram. Erat autem nomen servo Malchus.

18:10 Then Simon Peter, having a sword, drew it and struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his right ear. And the name of thee servant was Malchus.

18:11 Dixit ergo Jesus Petro : Mitte gladium tuum in vaginam. Calicem, quem dedit mihi Pater, non bibam illum ?

18:11 Jesus therefore said to Peter: Put up thy sword into the scabbard. The chalice which my father hath given me, shall I not drink it?

18:12 Cohors ergo, et tribunus, et ministri Judæorum comprehenderunt Jesum, et ligaverunt eum.

18:12 Then the band and the tribune and the servants of the Jews took Jesus and bound him.

18:13 Et adduxerunt eum ad Annam primum : erat enim socer Caiphæ, qui erat pontifex anni illius.

18:13 And they led him away to Annas first, for he was father-in-law to Caiphas, who was the high priest of that year.

18:14 Erat autem Caiphas, qui consilium dederat Judæis : Quia expedit unum hominem mori pro populo.

18:14 Now Caiphas was he who had given the counsel to the Jews: That it was expedient that one man should die for the people.

18:15 Sequebatur autem Jesum Simon Petrus, et alius discipulus. Discipulus autem ille erat notus pontifici, et introivit cum Jesu in atrium pontificis.

18:15 And Simon Peter followed Jesus: and so did another disciple. And that disciple was known to the high priest and went in with Jesus into the court of the high priest.

18:16 Petrus autem stabat ad ostium foris. Exivit ergo discipulus alius, qui erat notus pontifici, et dixit ostiariæ : et introduxit Petrum.

18:16 But Peter stood at the door without. The other disciple therefore, who was known to the high priest, went out and spoke to the portress and brought in Peter.

18:17 Dicit ergo Petro ancilla ostiaria : Numquid et tu ex discipulis es hominis istius ? Dicit ille : Non sum.

18:17 The maid therefore that was portress saith to Peter: Art not thou also one of this man's disciple? He saith I am not.

18:18 Stabant autem servi et ministri ad prunas, quia frigus erat, et calefaciebant se : erat autem cum eis et Petrus stans, et calefaciens se.

18:18 Now the servants and ministers stood at a fire of coals, because it was cold, and warmed themselves. And with them was Peter also, standing and warming himself.

18:19 Pontifex ergo interrogavit Jesum de discipulis suis, et de doctrina ejus.

18:19 The high priest therefore asked Jesus of his disciples and of his doctrine.

18:20 Respondit ei Jesus : Ego palam locutus sum mundo : ego semper docui in synagoga, et in templo, quo omnes Judæi conveniunt, et in occulto locutus sum nihil.

18:20 Jesus answered him: I have spoken openly to the world. I have always taught in the synagogue and in the temple, whither all the Jews resort: and in secret I have spoken nothing.

18:21 Quid me interrogas ? interroga eos qui audierunt quid locutus sim ipsis : ecce hi sciunt quæ dixerim ego.

18:21 Why askest thou me? Ask them who have heard what I have spoken unto them. Behold they know what things I have said.

18:22 Hæc autem cum dixisset, unus assistens ministrorum dedit alapam Jesu, dicens : Sic respondes pontifici ?

18:22 And when he had said these things, one of the servants standing by gave Jesus a blow, saying: Answerest thou the high priest so?

18:23 Respondit ei Jesus : Si male locutus sum, testimonium perhibe de malo : si autem bene, quid me cædis ?

18:23 Jesus answered him: If I have spoken evil, give testimony of the evil; but if well, why strikest thou me?

18:24 Et misit eum Annas ligatum ad Caipham pontificem.

18:24 And Annas sent him bound to Caiphas the high priest.

18:25 Erat autem Simon Petrus stans, et calefaciens se. Dixerunt ergo ei : Numquid et tu ex discipulis ejus es ? Negavit ille, et dixit : Non sum.

18:25 And Simon Peter was standing and warming himself. They said therefore to him: Art not thou also one of his disciples? He denied it and said: I am not.

18:26 Dicit ei unus ex servis pontificis, cognatus ejus, cujus abscidit Petrus auriculam : Nonne ego te vidi in horto cum illo ?

18:26 One of the servants of the high priest (a kinsman to him whose ear Peter cut off) saith to him: Did not I see thee in the garden with him?

18:27 Iterum ergo negavit Petrus : et statim gallus cantavit.

18:27 Again therefore Peter denied: and immediately the cock crew.

18:28 Adducunt ergo Jesum a Caipha in prætorium. Erat autem mane : et ipsi non introierunt in prætorium, ut non contaminarentur, sed ut manducarent Pascha.

18:28 Then they led Jesus from Caiphas to the governor's hall. And it was morning: and they went not into the hall, that they might not be defiled, but that they might eat the pasch.

18:29 Exivit ergo Pilatus ad eos foras, et dixit : Quam accusationem affertis adversus hominem hunc ?

18:29 Pilate therefore went out to them, and said: What accusation bring you against this man?

18:30 Responderunt, et dixerunt ei : Si non esset hic malefactor, non tibi tradidissemus eum.

18:30 They answered and said to him: If he were not a malefactor, we would not have delivered him up to thee.

18:31 Dixit ergo eis Pilatus : Accipite eum vos, et secundum legem vestram judicate eum. Dixerunt ergo ei Judæi : Nobis non licet interficere quemquam.

18:31 Pilate therefore said to them: Take him you, and judge him according to your law. The Jews therefore said to him: It is not lawful for us to put any man to death.

18:32 Ut sermo Jesu impleretur, quem dixit, significans qua morte esset moriturus.

18:32 That the word of Jesus might be fulfilled, which he said, signifying what death he should die.

18:33 Introivit ergo iterum in prætorium Pilatus : et vocavit Jesum, et dixit ei : Tu es rex Judæorum ?

18:33 Pilate therefore went into the hall again and called Jesus and said to him: Art thou the king of the Jews?

18:34 Respondit Jesus : A temetipso hoc dicis, an alii dixerunt tibi de me ?

18:34 Jesus answered: Sayest thou this thing of thyself, or have others told it thee of me?

18:35 Respondit Pilatus : Numquid ego Judæus sum ? gens tua et pontifices tradiderunt te mihi : quid fecisti ?

18:35 Pilate answered: Am I a Jew? Thy own nation and the chief priests have delivered thee up to me. What hast thou done?

18:36 Respondit Jesus : Regnum meum non est de hoc mundo. Si ex hoc mundo esset regnum meum, ministri mei utique decertarent ut non traderer Judæis : nunc autem regnum meum non est hinc.

18:36 Jesus answered: My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were of this world, my servants would certainly strive that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now my kingdom is not from hence.

18:37 Dixit itaque ei Pilatus : Ergo rex es tu ? Respondit Jesus : Tu dicis quia rex sum ego. Ego in hoc natus sum, et ad hoc veni in mundum, ut testimonium perhibeam veritati : omnis qui est ex veritate, audit vocem meam.

18:37 Pilate therefore said to him: Art thou a king then? Jesus answered: Thou sayest that I am a king. For this was I born, and for this came I into the world; that I should give testimony to the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice.

18:38 Dicit ei Pilatus : Quid est veritas ? Et cum hoc dixisset, iterum exivit ad Judæos, et dicit eis : Ego nullam invenio in eo causam.

18:38 Pilate saith to him: What is truth? And when he said this, he went out again to the Jews and saith to them: I find no cause in him.

18:39 Est autem consuetudo vobis ut unum dimittam vobis in Pascha : vultis ergo dimittam vobis regem Judæorum ?

18:39 But you have a custom that I should release one unto you at the Pasch. Will you, therefore, that I release unto you the king of the Jews?

18:40 Clamaverunt ergo rursum omnes, dicentes : Non hunc, sed Barabbam. Erat autem Barabbas latro.

18:40 Then cried they all again, saying: Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.

Chapter 19

19:1 Tunc ergo apprehendit Pilatus Jesum, et flagellavit.

19:1 Then therefore Pilate took Jesus and scourged him.

19:2 Et milites plectentes coronam de spinis, imposuerunt capiti ejus : et veste purpurea circumdederunt eum.

19:2 And the soldiers platting a crown of thorns, put it upon his head: and they put on him a purple garment.

19:3 Et veniebant ad eum, et dicebant : Ave, rex Judæorum : et dabant ei alapas.

19:3 And they came to him and said: Hail, king of the Jews. And they gave him blows.

19:4 Exivit ergo iterum Pilatus foras, et dicit eis : Ecce adduco vobis eum foras, ut cognoscatis quia nullam invenio in eo causam.

19:4 Pilate therefore went forth again and saith to them: Behold, I bring him forth unto you, that you may know that I find no cause in him.

19:5 (Exivit ergo Jesus portans coronam spineam, et purpureum vestimentum.) Et dicit eis : Ecce homo.

19:5 (Jesus therefore came forth, bearing the crown of thorns and the purple garment.) And he saith to them: Behold the Man.

19:6 Cum ergo vidissent eum pontifices et ministri, clamabant, dicentes : Crucifige, crucifige eum. Dicit eis Pilatus : Accipite eum vos, et crucifigite : ego enim non invenio in eo causam.

19:6 When the chief priests, therefore, and the servants had seen him, they cried out, saying: Crucify him, Crucify him. Pilate saith to them: Take him you, and crucify him: for I find no cause in him.

19:7 Responderunt ei Judæi : Nos legem habemus, et secundum legem debet mori, quia Filium Dei se fecit.

19:7 The Jews answered him: We have a law; and according to the law he ought to die, because he made himself the Son of God.

19:8 Cum ergo audisset Pilatus hunc sermonem, magis timuit.

19:8 When Pilate therefore had heard this saying, he feared the more.

19:9 Et ingressus est prætorium iterum : et dixit ad Jesum : Unde es tu ? Jesus autem responsum non dedit ei.

19:9 And he entered into the hall again; and he said to Jesus: Whence art thou? But Jesus gave him no answer.

19:10 Dicit ergo ei Pilatus : Mihi non loqueris ? nescis quia potestatem habeo crucifigere te, et potestatem habeo dimittere te ?

19:10 Pilate therefore saith to him: Speakest thou not to me? Knowest thou not that I have power to crucify thee, and I have power to release thee?

19:11 Respondit Jesus : Non haberes potestatem adversum me ullam, nisi tibi datum esset desuper. Propterea qui me tradidit tibi, majus peccatum habet.

19:11 Jesus answered: Thou shouldst not have any power against me, unless it were given thee from above. Therefore, he that hath delivered me to thee hath the greater sin.

19:12 Et exinde quærebat Pilatus dimittere eum. Judæi autem clamabant dicentes : Si hunc dimittis, non es amicus Cæsaris. Omnis enim qui se regem facit, contradicit Cæsari.

19:12 And from henceforth Pilate sought to release him. But the Jews cried out, saying: If thou release this man, thou art not Caesar's friend. For whosoever maketh himself a king speaketh against Caesar.

19:13 Pilatus autem cum audisset hos sermones, adduxit foras Jesum : et sedit pro tribunali, in loco qui dicitur Lithostrotos, hebraice autem Gabbatha.

19:13 Now when Pilate had heard these words, he brought Jesus forth and sat down in the judgment seat, in the place that is called Lithostrotos, and in Hebrew Gabbatha.

19:14 Erat autem parasceve Paschæ, hora quasi sexta, et dicit Judæis : Ecce rex vester.

19:14 And it was the parasceve of the pasch, about the sixth hour: and he saith to the Jews: Behold your king.

19:15 Illi autem clamabant : Tolle, tolle, crucifige eum. Dicit eis Pilatus : Regem vestrum crucifigam ? Responderunt pontifices : Non habemus regem, nisi Cæsarem.

19:15 But they cried out: Away with him: Away with him: Crucify him. Pilate saith to them: shall I crucify your king? The chief priests answered: We have no king but Caesar.

19:16 Tunc ergo tradidit eis illum ut crucifigeretur. Susceperunt autem Jesum, et eduxerunt.

19:16 Then therefore he delivered him to them to be crucified. And they took Jesus and led him forth.

19:17 Et bajulans sibi crucem exivit in eum, qui dicitur Calvariæ locum, hebraice autem Golgotha :

19:17 And bearing his own cross, he went forth to the place which is called Calvary, but in Hebrew Golgotha.

19:18 ubi crucifixerunt eum, et cum eo alios duos hinc et hinc, medium autem Jesum.

19:18 Where they crucified him, and with him two others, one on each side, and Jesus in the midst.

19:19 Scripsit autem et titulum Pilatus, et posuit super crucem. Erat autem scriptum : Jesus Nazarenus, Rex Judæorum.

19:19 And Pilate wrote a title also: and he put it upon the cross. And the writing was: JESUS OF NAZARETH, THE KING OF THE JEWS.

19:20 Hunc ergo titulum multi Judæorum legerunt : quia prope civitatem erat locus, ubi crucifixus est Jesus, et erat scriptum hebraice, græce, et latine.

19:20 This title therefore many of the Jews did read: because the place where Jesus was crucified was nigh to the city. And it was written in Hebrew, in Greek, and in Latin.

19:21 Dicebant ergo Pilato pontifices Judæorum : Noli scribere : Rex Judæorum : sed quia ipse dixit : Rex sum Judæorum.

19:21 Then the chief priests of the Jews said to Pilate: Write not: The King of the Jews. But that he said: I am the King of the Jews.

19:22 Respondit Pilatus : Quod scripsi, scripsi.

19:22 Pilate answered: What I have written, I have written.

19:23 Milites ergo cum crucifixissent eum, acceperunt vestimenta ejus (et fecerunt quatuor partes, unicuique militi partem) et tunicam. Erat autem tunica inconsutilis, desuper contexta per totum.

19:23 The soldiers therefore, when they had crucified him, took his garments, (and they made four parts, to every soldier a part) and also his coat. Now the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout.

19:24 Dixerunt ergo ad invicem : Non scindamus eam, sed sortiamur de illa cujus sit. Ut Scriptura impleretur, dicens : Partiti sunt vestimenta mea sibi : et in vestem meam miserunt sortem. Et milites quidem hæc fecerunt.

19:24 They said then one to another: Let us not cut it but let us cast lots for it, whose it shall be; that the scripture might be fulfilled, saying: They have parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture they have cast lots. And the soldiers indeed did these things.

19:25 Stabant autem juxta crucem Jesu mater ejus, et soror matris ejus, Maria Cleophæ, et Maria Magdalene.

19:25 Now there stood by the cross of Jesus, his mother and his mother's sister, Mary of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalen.

19:26 Cum vidisset ergo Jesus matrem, et discipulum stantem, quem diligebat, dicit matri suæ : Mulier, ecce filius tuus.

19:26 When Jesus therefore had seen his mother and the disciple standing whom he loved, he saith to his mother: Woman, behold thy son.

19:27 Deinde dicit discipulo : Ecce mater tua. Et ex illa hora accepit eam discipulus in sua.

19:27 After that, he saith to the disciple: Behold thy mother. And from that hour, the disciple took her to his own.

19:28 Postea sciens Jesus quia omnia consummata sunt, ut consummaretur Scriptura, dixit : Sitio.

19:28 Afterwards, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, said: I thirst.

19:29 Vas ergo erat positum aceto plenum. Illi autem spongiam plenam aceto, hyssopo circumponentes, obtulerunt ori ejus.

19:29 Now there was a vessel set there, full of vinegar. And they, putting a sponge full of vinegar about hyssop, put it to his mouth.

19:30 Cum ergo accepisset Jesus acetum, dixit : Consummatum est. Et inclinato capite tradidit spiritum.

19:30 Jesus therefore, when he had taken the vinegar, said: It is consummated. And bowing his head, he gave up the ghost.

19:31 Judæi ergo (quoniam parasceve erat) ut non remanerent in cruce corpora sabbato (erat enim magnus dies ille sabbati), rogaverunt Pilatum ut frangerentur eorum crura, et tollerentur.

19:31 Then the Jews (because it was the parasceve), that the bodies might not remain upon the cross on the sabbath day (for that was a great sabbath day), besought Pilate that their legs might be broken: and that they might be taken away.

19:32 Venerunt ergo milites : et primi quidem fregerunt crura, et alterius, qui crucifixus est cum eo.

19:32 The soldiers therefore came: and they broke the legs of the first, and of the other that was crucified with him.

19:33 Ad Jesum autem cum venissent, ut viderunt eum jam mortuum, non fregerunt ejus crura,

19:33 But after they were come to Jesus, when they saw that he was already dead, they did not break his legs.

19:34 sed unus militum lancea latus ejus aperuit, et continuo exivit sanguis et aqua.

19:34 But one of the soldiers with a spear opened his side: and immediately there came out blood and water.

19:35 Et qui vidit, testimonium perhibuit : et verum est testimonium ejus. Et ille scit quia vera dicit : ut et vos credatis.

19:35 And he that saw it hath given testimony: and his testimony is true. And he knoweth that he saith true: that you also may believe.

19:36 Facta sunt enim hæc ut Scriptura impleretur : Os non comminuetis ex eo.

19:36 For these things were done that the scripture might be fulfilled: You shall not break a bone of him.

19:37 Et iterum alia Scriptura dicit : Videbunt in quem transfixerunt.

19:37 And again another scripture saith: They shall look on him whom they pierced.

19:38 Post hæc autem rogavit Pilatum Joseph ab Arimathæa (eo quod esset discipulus Jesu, occultus autem propter metum Judæorum), ut tolleret corpus Jesu. Et permisit Pilatus. Venit ergo, et tulit corpus Jesu.

19:38 And after these things, Joseph of Arimathea (because he was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews), besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus. And Pilate gave leave. He came therefore and took away the body of Jesus.

19:39 Venit autem et Nicodemus, qui venerat ad Jesum nocte primum, ferens mixturam myrrhæ et aloës, quasi libras centum.

19:39 And Nicodemus also came (he who at the first came to Jesus by night), bringing a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about an hundred pound weight.

19:40 Acceperunt ergo corpus Jesu, et ligaverunt illud linteis cum aromatibus, sicut mos est Judæis sepelire.

19:40 They took therefore the body of Jesus and bound it in linen cloths, with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury.

19:41 Erat autem in loco, ubi crucifixus est, hortus : et in horto monumentum novum, in quo nondum quisquam positus erat.

19:41 Now there was in the place where he was crucified a garden: and in the garden a new sepulchre, wherein no man yet had been laid.

19:42 Ibi ergo propter parasceven Judæorum, quia juxta erat monumentum, posuerunt Jesum.

19:42 There, therefore, because of the parasceve of the Jews, they laid Jesus: because the sepulchre was nigh at hand.

Chapter 20

20:1 Una autem sabbati, Maria Magdalene venit mane, cum adhuc tenebræ essent, ad monumentum : et vidit lapidem sublatum a monumento.

20:1 And on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalen cometh early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre: and she saw the stone taken away from the sepulchre.

20:2 Cucurrit ergo, et venit ad Simonem Petrum, et ad alium discipulum, quem amabat Jesus, et dicit illis : Tulerunt Dominum de monumento, et nescimus ubi posuerunt eum.

20:2 She ran therefore and cometh to Simon Peter and to the other disciple whom Jesus loved and saith to them: They have taken away the Lord out of the sepulchre: and we know not where they have laid him.

20:3 Exiit ergo Petrus, et ille alius discipulus, et venerunt ad monumentum.

20:3 Peter therefore went out, and the other disciple: and they came to the sepulchre.

20:4 Currebant autem duo simul, et ille alius discipulus præcucurrit citius Petro, et venit primus ad monumentum.

20:4 And they both ran together: and that other disciple did outrun Peter and came first to the sepulchre.

20:5 Et cum se inclinasset, vidit posita linteamina : non tamen introivit.

20:5 And when he stooped down, he saw the linen cloths lying: but yet he went not in.

20:6 Venit ergo Simon Petrus sequens eum, et introivit in monumentum, et vidit linteamina posita,

20:6 Then cometh Simon Peter, following him, and went into the sepulchre: and saw the linen cloths lying,

20:7 et sudarium, quod fuerat super caput ejus, non cum linteaminibus positum, sed separatim involutum in unum locum.

20:7 And the napkin that had been about his head, not lying with the linen cloths, but apart, wrapped up into one place.

20:8 Tunc ergo introivit et ille discipulus qui venerat primus ad monumentum : et vidit, et credidit :

20:8 Then that other disciple also went in, who came first to the sepulchre: and he saw and believed.

20:9 nondum enim sciebant Scripturam, quia oportebat eum a mortuis resurgere.

20:9 For as yet they knew not the scripture, that he must rise again from the dead.

20:10 Abierunt ergo iterum discipuli ad semetipsos.

20:10 The disciples therefore departed again to their home.

20:11 Maria autem stabat ad monumentum foris, plorans. Dum ergo fleret, inclinavit se, et prospexit in monumentum :

20:11 But Mary stood at the sepulchre without, weeping. Now as she was weeping, she stooped down and looked into the sepulchre,

20:12 et vidit duos angelos in albis sedentes, unum ad caput, et unum ad pedes, ubi positum fuerat corpus Jesu.

20:12 And she saw two angels in white, sitting, one at the head, and one at the feet, where the body of Jesus had been laid.

20:13 Dicunt ei illi : Mulier, quid ploras ? Dicit eis : Quia tulerunt Dominum meum : et nescio ubi posuerunt eum.

20:13 They say to her: Woman, why weepest thou? She saith to them: Because they have taken away my Lord: and I know not where they have laid him.

20:14 Hæc cum dixisset, conversa est retrorsum, et vidit Jesum stantem : et non sciebat quia Jesus est.

20:14 When she had thus said, she turned herself back and saw Jesus standing: and she knew not that it was Jesus.

20:15 Dicit ei Jesus : Mulier, quid ploras ? quem quæris ? Illa existimans quia hortulanus esset, dicit ei : Domine, si tu sustulisti eum, dicito mihi ubi posuisti eum, et ego eum tollam.

20:15 Jesus saith to her: Woman, why weepest thou? Whom seekest thou? She, thinking that it was the gardener, saith to him: Sir, if thou hast taken him hence, tell me where thou hast laid him: and I will take him away.

20:16 Dicit ei Jesus : Maria. Conversa illa, dicit ei : Rabboni (quod dicitur Magister).

20:16 Jesus saith to her: Mary. She turning, saith to him: Rabboni (which is to say, Master).

20:17 Dicit ei Jesus : Noli me tangere, nondum enim ascendi ad Patrem meum : vade autem ad fratres meos, et dic eis : Ascendo ad Patrem meum, et Patrem vestrum, Deum meum, et Deum vestrum.

20:17 Jesus saith to her: Do not touch me: for I am not yet ascended to my Father. But go to my brethren and say to them: I ascend to my Father and to your Father, to my God and to your God.

20:18 Venit Maria Magdalene annuntians discipulis : Quia vidi Dominum, et hæc dixit mihi.

20:18 Mary Magdalen cometh and telleth the disciples: I have seen the Lord; and these things he said to me.

20:19 Cum ergo sero esset die illo, una sabbatorum, et fores essent clausæ, ubi erant discipuli congregati propter metum Judæorum : venit Jesus, et stetit in medio, et dixit eis : Pax vobis.

20:19 Now when it was late the same day, the first of the week, and the doors were shut, where the disciples were gathered together, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst and said to them: Peace be to you.

20:20 Et cum hoc dixisset, ostendit eis manus et latus. Gavisi sunt ergo discipuli, viso Domino.

20:20 And when he had said this, he shewed them his hands and his side. The disciples therefore were glad, when they saw the Lord.

20:21 Dixit ergo eis iterum : Pax vobis. Sicut misit me Pater, et ego mitto vos.

20:21 He said therefore to them again: Peace be to you. As the Father hath sent me, I also send you.

20:22 Hæc cum dixisset, insufflavit, et dixit eis : Accipite Spiritum Sanctum :

20:22 When he had said this, he breathed on them; and he said to them: Receive ye the Holy Ghost.

20:23 quorum remiseritis peccata, remittuntur eis : et quorum retinueritis, retenta sunt.

20:23 Whose sins you shall forgive, they are forgiven them: and whose sins you shall retain, they are retained.

20:24 Thomas autem unus ex duodecim, qui dicitur Didymus, non erat cum eis quando venit Jesus.

20:24 Now Thomas, one of the twelve, who is called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came.

20:25 Dixerunt ergo ei alii discipuli : Vidimus Dominum. Ille autem dixit eis : Nisi videro in manibus ejus fixuram clavorum, et mittam digitum meum in locum clavorum, et mittam manum meam in latus ejus, non credam.

20:25 The other disciples therefore said to him: We have seen the Lord. But he said to them: Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails and put my finger into the place of the nails and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.

20:26 Et post dies octo, iterum erant discipuli ejus intus, et Thomas cum eis. Venit Jesus januis clausis, et stetit in medio, et dixit : Pax vobis.

20:26 And after eight days, again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them. Jesus cometh, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst and said: Peace be to you.

20:27 Deinde dicit Thomæ : Infer digitum tuum huc, et vide manus meas, et affer manum tuam, et mitte in latus meum : et noli esse incredulus, sed fidelis.

20:27 Then he said to Thomas: Put in thy finger hither and see my hands. And bring hither the hand and put it into my side. And be not faithless, but believing.

20:28 Respondit Thomas, et dixit ei : Dominus meus et Deus meus.

20:28 Thomas answered and said to him: My Lord and my God.

20:29 Dixit ei Jesus : Quia vidisti me, Thoma, credidisti : beati qui non viderunt, et crediderunt.

20:29 Jesus saith to him: Because thou hast seen me, Thomas, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen and have believed.

20:30 Multa quidem et alia signa fecit Jesus in conspectu discipulorum suorum, quæ non sunt scripta in libro hoc.

20:30 Many other signs also did Jesus in the sight of his disciples, which are not written in this book.

20:31 Hæc autem scripta sunt ut credatis, quia Jesus est Christus Filius Dei : et ut credentes, vitam habeatis in nomine ejus.

20:31 But these are written, that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God: and that believing, you may have life in his name.

Chapter 21

21:1 Postea manifestavit se iterum Jesus discipulis ad mare Tiberiadis. Manifestavit autem sic :

21:1 After this, Jesus shewed himself to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias. And he shewed himself after this manner.

21:2 erant simul Simon Petrus, et Thomas, qui dicitur Didymus, et Nathanaël, qui erat a Cana Galilææ, et filii Zebedæi, et alii ex discipulis ejus duo.

21:2 There were together: Simon Peter and Thomas, who is called Didymus, and Nathanael, who was of Cana of Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee and two others of his disciples.

21:3 Dicit eis Simon Petrus : Vado piscari. Dicunt ei : Venimus et nos tecum. Et exierunt, et ascenderunt in navim : et illa nocte nihil prendiderunt.

21:3 Simon Peter saith to them: I go a fishing. They say to him: We also come with thee. And they went forth and entered into the ship: and that night they caught nothing.

21:4 Mane autem facto stetit Jesus in littore : non tamen cognoverunt discipuli quia Jesus est.

21:4 But when the morning was come, Jesus stood on the shore: yet the disciples knew not that it was Jesus.

21:5 Dixit ergo eis Jesus : Pueri, numquid pulmentarium habetis ? Responderunt ei : Non.

21:5 Jesus therefore said to them: Children, have you any meat? They answered him: No.

21:6 Dicit eis : Mittite in dexteram navigii rete, et invenietis. Miserunt ergo : et jam non valebant illud trahere præ multitudine piscium.

21:6 He saith to them: Cast the net on the right side of the ship; and you shall find. They cast therefore: and now they were not able to draw it, for the multitude of fishes.

21:7 Dixit ergo discipulus ille, quem diligebat Jesus, Petro : Dominus est. Simon Petrus cum audisset quia Dominus est, tunica succinxit se (erat enim nudus) et misit se in mare.

21:7 That disciple therefore whom Jesus loved said to Peter: It is the Lord. Simon Peter, when he heard that it was the Lord, girt his coat about him (for he was naked) and cast himself into the sea.

21:8 Alii autem discipuli navigio venerunt (non enim longe erant a terra, sed quasi cubitis ducentis), trahentes rete piscium.

21:8 But the other disciples came in the ship (for they were not far from the land, but as it were two hundred cubits) dragging the net with fishes.

21:9 Ut ergo descenderunt in terram, viderunt prunas positas, et piscem superpositum, et panem.

21:9 As soon then as they came to land they saw hot coals lying, and a fish laid thereon, and bread.

21:10 Dicit eis Jesus : Afferte de piscibus, quos prendidistis nunc.

21:10 Jesus saith to them: Bring hither of the fishes which you have now caught.

21:11 Ascendit Simon Petrus et traxit rete in terram, plenum magnis piscibus centum quinquaginta tribus. Et cum tanti essent, non est scissum rete.

21:11 Simon Peter went up and drew the net to land, full of great fishes, one hundred and fifty-three. And although there were so many, the net was not broken.

21:12 Dicit eis Jesus : Venite, prandete. Et nemo audebat discumbentium interrogare eum : Tu quis es ? scientes, quia Dominus est.

21:12 Jesus saith to them: Come and dine. And none of them who were at meat, durst ask him: Who art thou? Knowing that it was the Lord.

21:13 Et venit Jesus, et accipit panem, et dat eis, et piscem similiter.

21:13 And Jesus cometh and taketh bread and giveth them: and fish in like manner.

21:14 Hoc jam tertio manifestatus est Jesus discipulis suis cum resurrexisset a mortuis.

21:14 This is now the third time that Jesus was manifested to his disciples, after he was risen from the dead.

21:15 Cum ergo prandissent, dicit Simoni Petro Jesus : Simon Joannis, diligis me plus his ? Dicit ei : Etiam Domine, tu scis quia amo te. Dicit ei : Pasce agnos meos.

21:15 When therefore they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter: Simon, son of John, lovest thou me more than these? He saith to him: Yea, Lord, thou knowest that I love thee. He saith to him: Feed my lambs.

21:16 Dicit ei iterum : Simon Joannis, diligis me ? Ait illi : Etiam Domine, tu scis quia amo te. Dicit ei : Pasce agnos meos.

21:16 He saith to him again: Simon, son of John, lovest thou me? He saith to him: yea, Lord, thou knowest that I love thee. He saith to him: Feed my lambs.

21:17 Dicit ei tertio : Simon Joannis, amas me ? Contristatus est Petrus, quia dixit ei tertio : Amas me ? et dixit ei : Domine, tu omnia nosti, tu scis quia amo te. Dixit ei : Pasce oves meas.

21:17 He said to him the third time: Simon, son of John, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he had said to him the third time: Lovest thou me? And he said to him: Lord, thou knowest all things: thou knowest that I love thee. He said to him: Feed my sheep.

21:18 Amen, amen dico tibi : cum esses junior, cingebas te, et ambulabas ubi volebas : cum autem senueris, extendes manus tuas, et alius te cinget, et ducet quo tu non vis.

21:18 Amen, amen, I say to thee, When thou wast younger, thou didst gird thyself and didst walk where thou wouldst. But when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee and lead thee whither thou wouldst not.

21:19 Hoc autem dixit significans qua morte clarificaturus esset Deum. Et cum hoc dixisset, dicit ei : Sequere me.

21:19 And this he said, signifying by what death he should glorify God. And when he had said this, he saith to him: Follow me.

21:20 Conversus Petrus vidit illum discipulum, quem diligebat Jesus, sequentem, qui et recubuit in cœna super pectus ejus, et dixit : Domine, quis est qui tradet te ?

21:20 Peter turning about, saw that disciple whom Jesus loved following, who also leaned on his breast at supper and said: Lord, who is he that shall betray thee?

21:21 Hunc ergo cum vidisset Petrus, dixit Jesu : Domine, hic autem quid ?

21:21 Him therefore when Peter had seen, he saith to Jesus: Lord, and what shall this man do?

21:22 Dicit ei Jesus : Sic eum volo manere donec veniam, quid ad te ? tu me sequere.

21:22 Jesus saith to him: So I will have him to remain till I come, what is it to thee? Follow thou me.

21:23 Exiit ergo sermo iste inter fratres quia discipulus ille non moritur. Et non dixit ei Jesus : Non moritur, sed : Sic eum volo manere donec veniam, quid ad te ?

21:23 This saying therefore went abroad among the brethren, that that disciple should not die. And Jesus did not say to him: He should not die; but: So I will have him to remain till I come, what is it to thee?

21:24 Hic est discipulus ille qui testimonium perhibet de his, et scripsit hæc : et scimus quia verum est testimonium ejus.

21:24 This is that disciple who giveth testimony of these things and hath written these things: and we know that his testimony is true.

21:25 Sunt autem et alia multa quæ fecit Jesus : quæ si scribantur per singula, nec ipsum arbitror mundum capere posse eos, qui scribendi sunt, libros.

21:25 But there are also many other things which Jesus did which, if they were written every one, the world itself. I think, would not be able to contain the books that should be written.

Acts

Chapter 1

1:1 Primum quidem sermonem feci de omnibus, o Theophile, quæ cœpit Jesus facere et docere

1:1 The former treatise I made, O Theophilus, of all things which Jesus began to do and to teach,

1:2 usque in diem qua præcipiens Apostolis per Spiritum Sanctum, quos elegit, assumptus est :

1:2 Until the day on which, giving commandments by the Holy Ghost to the apostles whom he had chosen, he was taken up.

1:3 quibus et præbuit seipsum vivum post passionem suam in multis argumentis, per dies quadraginta apparens eis, et loquens de regno Dei.

1:3 To whom also he shewed himself alive after his passion, by many proofs, for forty days appearing to them, and speaking of the kingdom of God.

1:4 Et convescens, præcepit eis ab Jerosolymis ne discederent, sed exspectarent promissionem Patris, quam audistis (inquit) per os meum :

1:4 And eating together with them, he commanded them, that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but should wait for the promise of the Father, which you have heard (saith he) by my mouth.

1:5 quia Joannes quidem baptizavit aqua, vos autem baptizabimini Spiritu Sancto non post multos hos dies.

1:5 For John indeed baptized with water: but you shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost, not many days hence.

1:6 Igitur qui convenerant, interrogabant eum, dicentes : Domine, si in tempore hoc restitues regnum Israël ?

1:6 They therefore who were come together, asked him, saying: Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom of Israel?

1:7 Dixit autem eis : Non est vestrum nosse tempora vel momenta quæ Pater posuit in sua potestate :

1:7 But he said to them: It is not for you to know the time or moments, which the Father hath put in his own power:

1:8 sed accipietis virtutem supervenientis Spiritus Sancti in vos, et eritis mihi testes in Jerusalem, et in omni Judæa, et Samaria, et usque ad ultimum terræ.

1:8 But you shall receive the power of the Holy Ghost coming upon you, and you shall be witnesses unto me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and Samaria, and even to the uttermost part of the earth.

1:9 Et cum hæc dixisset, videntibus illis, elevatus est : et nubes suscepit eum ab oculis eorum.

1:9 And when he had said these things, while they looked on, he was raised up: and a cloud received him out of their sight.

1:10 Cumque intuerentur in cælum euntem illum, ecce duo viri astiterunt juxta illos in vestibus albis,

1:10 And while they were beholding him going up to heaven, behold two men stood by them in white garments.

1:11 qui et dixerunt : Viri Galilæi, quid statis aspicientes in cælum ? Hic Jesus, qui assumptus est a vobis in cælum, sic veniet quemadmodum vidistis eum euntem in cælum.

1:11 Who also said: Ye men of Galilee, why stand you looking up to heaven? This Jesus who is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come as you have seen him going into heaven.

1:12 Tunc reversi sunt Jerosolymam a monte qui vocatur Oliveti, qui est juxta Jerusalem, sabbati habens iter.

1:12 Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount that is called Olivet, which is nigh Jerusalem, within a sabbath day's journey.

1:13 Et cum introissent in cœnaculum, ascenderunt ubi manebant Petrus, et Joannes, Jacobus, et Andreas, Philippus, et Thomas, Bartholomæus, et Matthæus, Jacobus Alphæi, et Simon Zelotes, et Judas Jacobi.

1:13 And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode Peter and John, James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James of Alpheus and Simon Zelotes and Jude the brother of James.

1:14 Hi omnes erant perseverantes unanimiter in oratione cum mulieribus, et Maria matre Jesu, et fratribus ejus.

1:14 All these were persevering with one mind in prayer with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren.

1:15 In diebus illis, exsurgens Petrus in medio fratrum, dixit (erat autem turba hominum simul, fere centum viginti) :

1:15 In those days Peter rising up in the midst of the brethren, said (now the number of persons together was about an hundred and twenty):

1:16 Viri fratres, oportet impleri Scripturam quam prædixit Spiritus Sanctus per os David de Juda, qui fuit dux eorum qui comprehenderunt Jesum :

1:16 Men, brethren, the scripture must needs be fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost spoke before by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who was the leader of them that apprehended Jesus:

1:17 qui connumeratus erat in nobis, et sortitus est sortem ministerii hujus.

1:17 Who was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry.

1:18 Et hic quidem possedit agrum de mercede iniquitatis, et suspensus crepuit medius : et diffusa sunt omnia viscera ejus.

1:18 And he indeed hath possessed a field of the reward of iniquity, and being hanged, burst asunder in the midst: and all his bowels gushed out.

1:19 Et notum factum est omnibus habitantibus Jerusalem, ita ut appellaretur ager ille, lingua eorum, Haceldama, hoc est, ager sanguinis.

1:19 And it became known to all the inhabitants of Jerusalem: so that the same field was called in their tongue, Haceldama, that is to say, The field of blood.

1:20 Scriptum est enim in libro Psalmorum : Fiat commoratio eorum deserta, et non sit qui inhabitet in ea : et episcopatum ejus accipiat alter.

1:20 For it is written in the book of Psalms: Let their habitation become desolate, and let there be none to dwell therein. And his bishopric let another take.

1:21 Oportet ergo ex his viris qui nobiscum sunt congregati in omni tempore quo intravit et exivit inter nos Dominus Jesus,

1:21 Wherefore of these men who have companied with us, all the time that the Lord Jesus came in and went out among us,

1:22 incipiens a baptismate Joannis usque in diem qua assumptus est a nobis, testem resurrectionis ejus nobiscum fieri unum ex istis.

1:22 Beginning from the baptism of John, until the day wherein he was taken up from us, one of these must be made a witness with us of his resurrection.

1:23 Et statuerunt duos, Joseph, qui vocabatur Barsabas, qui cognominatus est Justus, et Mathiam.

1:23 And they appointed two, Joseph, called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.

1:24 Et orantes dixerunt : Tu Domine, qui corda nosti omnium, ostende quem elegeris ex his duobus unum,

1:24 And praying, they said: Thou, Lord, who knowest the heart of all men, shew whether of these two thou hast chosen,

1:25 accipere locum ministerii hujus et apostolatus, de quo prævaricatus est Judas ut abiret in locum suum.

1:25 To take the place of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas hath by transgression fallen, that he might go to his own place.

1:26 Et dederunt sortes eis, et cecidit sors super Mathiam : et annumeratus est cum undecim Apostolis.

1:26 And they gave them lot, and the lot fell upon Matthias, and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.

Chapter 2

2:1 Et cum complerentur dies Pentecostes, erant omnes pariter in eodem loco :

2:1 And when the days of the Pentecost were accomplished, they were all together in one place:

2:2 et factus est repente de cælo sonus, tamquam advenientis spiritus vehementis, et replevit totam domum ubi erant sedentes.

2:2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a mighty wind coming: and it filled the whole house where they were sitting.

2:3 Et apparuerunt illis dispertitæ linguæ tamquam ignis, seditque supra singulos eorum :

2:3 And there appeared to them parted tongues, as it were of fire: and it sat upon every one of them.

2:4 et repleti sunt omnes Spiritu Sancto, et cœperunt loqui variis linguis, prout Spiritus Sanctus dabat eloqui illis.

2:4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost: and they began to speak with divers tongues, according as the Holy Ghost gave them to speak.

2:5 Erant autem in Jerusalem habitantes Judæi, viri religiosi ex omni natione quæ sub cælo est.

2:5 Now there were dwelling at Jerusalem, Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven.

2:6 Facta autem hac voce, convenit multitudo, et mente confusa est, quoniam audiebat unusquisque lingua sua illos loquentes.

2:6 And when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded in mind, because that every man heard them speak in his own tongue.

2:7 Stupebant autem omnes, et mirabantur, dicentes : Nonne ecce omnes isti qui loquuntur, Galilæi sunt ?

2:7 And they were all amazed, and wondered, saying: Behold, are not all these that speak Galilean?

2:8 et quomodo nos audivimus unusquisque linguam nostram in qua nati sumus ?

2:8 And how have we heard, every man our own tongue wherein we were born?

2:9 Parthi, et Medi, et Ælamitæ, et qui habitant Mespotamiam, Judæam, et Cappadociam, Pontum, et Asiam,

2:9 Parthians and Medes and Elamites and inhabitants of Mesopotamia, Judea, and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia,

2:10 Phrygiam, et Pamphyliam, Ægyptum, et partes Libyæ quæ est circa Cyrenen : et advenæ Romani,

2:10 Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and strangers of Rome,

2:11 Judæi quoque, et Proselyti, Cretes, et Arabes : audivimus eos loquentes nostris linguis magnalia Dei.

2:11 Jews also, and proselytes, Cretes, and Arabians: we have heard them speak in our own tongues the wonderful works of God.

2:12 Stupebant autem omnes, et mirabantur ad invicem, dicentes : Quidnam vult hoc esse ?

2:12 And they were all astonished, and wondered, saying one to another: What meaneth this?

2:13 Alii autem irridentes dicebant : Quia musto pleni sunt isti.

2:13 But others mocking, said: These men are full of new wine.

2:14 Stans autem Petrus cum undecim, levavit vocem suam, et locutus est eis : Viri Judæi, et qui habitatis Jerusalem universi, hoc vobis notum sit, et auribus percipite verba mea.

2:14 But Peter standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and spoke to them: Ye men of Judea, and all you that dwell in Jerusalem, be this known to you and with your ears receive my words.

2:15 Non enim, sicut vos æstimatis, hi ebrii sunt, cum sit hora diei tertia :

2:15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day:

2:16 sed hoc est quod dictum est per prophetam Joël :

2:16 But this is that which was spoken of by the prophet Joel:

2:17 Et erit in novissimis diebus, dicit Dominus, effundam de Spiritu meo super omnem carnem : et prophetabunt filii vestri et filiæ vestræ, et juvenes vestri visiones videbunt, et seniores vestri somnia somniabunt.

2:17 And it shall come to pass, in the last days, (saith the Lord), I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy: and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.

2:18 Et quidem super servos meos, et super ancillas meas, in diebus illis effundam de Spiritu meo, et prophetabunt :

2:18 And upon my servants indeed and upon my handmaids will I pour out in those days of my spirit: and they shall prophesy.

2:19 et dabo prodigia in cælo sursum, et signa in terra deorsum, sanguinem, et ignem, et vaporem fumi :

2:19 And I will shew wonders in the heaven above, and signs on the earth beneath: blood and fire, and vapour of smoke.

2:20 sol convertetur in tenebras, et luna in sanguinem, antequam veniat dies Domini magnus et manifestus.

2:20 The sun shall be turned into darkness and the moon into blood, before the great and manifest day of the Lord to come.

2:21 Et erit : omnis quicumque invocaverit nomen Domini, salvus erit.

2:21 And it shalt come to pass, that whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

2:22 Viri Israëlitæ, audite verba hæc : Jesum Nazarenum, virum approbatum a Deo in vobis, virtutibus, et prodigiis, et signis, quæ fecit Deus per illum in medio vestri, sicut et vos scitis :

2:22 Ye men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him, in the midst of you, as you also know:

2:23 hunc, definito consilio et præscientia Dei traditum, per manus iniquorum affligentes interemistis :

2:23 This same being delivered up, by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, you by the hands of wicked men have crucified and slain.

2:24 quem Deus suscitavit, solutis doloribus inferni, juxta quod impossibile erat teneri illum ab eo.

2:24 Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the sorrows of hell, as it was impossible that he should be holden by it.

2:25 David enim dicit in eum : Providebam Dominum in conspectu meo semper : quoniam a dextris est mihi, ne commovear :

2:25 For David saith concerning him: I foresaw the Lord before my face: because he is at my right hand, that I may not be moved.

2:26 propter hoc lætatum est cor meum, et exsultavit lingua mea, insuper et caro mea requiescet in spe :

2:26 For this my heart hath been glad, and my tongue hath rejoiced: moreover my flesh also shall rest in hope.

2:27 quoniam non derelinques animam meam in inferno, nec dabis sanctum tuum videre corruptionem.

2:27 Because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell: nor suffer thy Holy One to see corruption.

2:28 Notas mihi fecisti vias vitæ : et replebis me jucunditate cum facie tua.

2:28 Thou hast made known to me the ways of life: thou shalt make me full of joy with thy countenance.

2:29 Viri fratres, liceat audenter dicere ad vos de patriarcha David, quoniam defunctus est, et sepultus : et sepulchrum ejus est apud nos usque in hodiernum diem.

2:29 Ye men, brethren, let me freely speak to you of the patriarch David: that he died and was buried; and his sepulchre is with us to this present say.

2:30 Propheta igitur cum esset, et sciret quia jurejurando jurasset illi Deus de fructu lumbi ejus sedere super sedem ejus :

2:30 Whereas therefore he was a prophet and knew that God hath sworn to him with an oath, that of the fruit of his loins one should sit upon his throne.

2:31 providens locutus est de resurrectione Christi, quia neque derelictus est in inferno, neque caro ejus vidit corruptionem.

2:31 Foreseeing this, he spoke of the resurrection of Christ. For neither was he left in hell: neither did his flesh see corruption.

2:32 Hunc Jesum resuscitavit Deus, cujus omnes nos testes sumus.

2:32 This Jesus hath God raised again, whereof all we are witnesses.

2:33 Dextera igitur Dei exaltatus, et promissione Spiritus Sancti accepta a Patre, effudit hunc, quem vos videtis et auditis.

2:33 Being exalted therefore by the right hand of God and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath poured forth this which you see and hear.

2:34 Non enim David ascendit in cælum : dixit autem ipse : Dixit Dominus Domino meo : Sede a dextris meis,

2:34 For David ascended not into heaven; but he himself said: The Lord said to my Lord: Sit thou on my right hand,

2:35 donec ponam inimicos tuos scabellum pedum tuorum.

2:35 Until I make thy enemies thy footstool.

2:36 Certissime sciat ergo omnis domus Israël, quia et Dominum eum et Christum fecit Deus hunc Jesum, quem vos crucifixistis.

2:36 Therefore let all the house of Israel know most certainly that God hath made both Lord and Christ, this same Jesus, whom you have crucified.

2:37 His autem auditis, compuncti sunt corde, et dixerunt ad Petrum et ad reliquos Apostolos : Quid faciemus, viri fratres ?

2:37 Now when they had heard these things, they had compunction in their heart and said to Peter and to the rest of the apostles: What shall we do, men and brethren?

2:38 Petrus vero ad illos : Pœnitentiam, inquit, agite, et baptizetur unusquisque vestrum in nomine Jesu Christi in remissionem peccatorum vestrorum : et accipietis donum Spiritus Sancti.

2:38 But Peter said to them: Do penance: and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ, for the remission of your sins. And you shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

2:39 Vobis enim est repromissio, et filiis vestris, et omnibus qui longe sunt, quoscumque advocaverit Dominus Deus noster.

2:39 For the promise is to you and to your children and to all that are far off, whomsoever the Lord our God shall call.

2:40 Aliis etiam verbis plurimis testificatus est, et exhortabatur eos, dicens : Salvamini a generatione ista prava.

2:40 And with very many other words did he testify and exhort them, saying: Save yourselves from this perverse generation.

2:41 Qui ergo receperunt sermonem ejus, baptizati sunt : et appositæ sunt in die illa animæ circiter tria millia.

2:41 They therefore that received his word were baptized: and there were added in that day about three thousand souls.

2:42 Erant autem perseverantes in doctrina Apostolorum, et communicatione fractionis panis, et orationibus.

2:42 And they were persevering in the doctrine of the apostles and in the communication of the breaking of bread and in prayers.

2:43 Fiebat autem omni animæ timor : multa quoque prodigia et signa per Apostolos in Jerusalem fiebant, et metus erat magnus in universis.

2:43 And fear came upon every soul. Many wonders also and signs were done by the apostles in Jerusalem: and there was great fervor in all.

2:44 Omnes etiam qui credebant, erant pariter, et habebant omnia communia.

2:44 And all they that believed were together and had all things common.

2:45 Possessiones et substantias vendebant, et dividebant illa omnibus, prout cuique opus erat.

2:45 Their possessions and goods they sold and divided them to all, according as every one had need.

2:46 Quotidie quoque perdurantes unanimiter in templo, et frangentes circa domos panem, sumebant cibum cum exsultatione et simplicitate cordis,

2:46 And continuing daily with one accord in the temple and breaking bread from house to house, they took their meat with gladness and simplicity of heart:

2:47 collaudantes Deum et habentes gratiam ad omnem plebem. Dominus autem augebat qui salvi fierent quotidie in idipsum.

2:47 Praising God and having favour with all the people. And the Lord increased daily together such as should be saved.

Chapter 3

3:1 Petrus autem et Joannes ascendebant in templum ad horam orationis nonam.

3:1 Now Peter and John went up into the temple at the ninth hour of prayer.

3:2 Et quidam vir, qui erat claudus ex utero matris suæ, bajulabatur : quem ponebant quotidie ad portam templi, quæ dicitur Speciosa, ut peteret eleemosynam ab introëuntibus in templum.

3:2 And a certain man who was lame from his mother's womb was carried: whom they laid every day at the gate of the temple, which is called Beautiful, that he might ask alms of them that went into the temple.

3:3 Is cum vidisset Petrum et Joannem incipientes introire in templum, rogabat ut eleemosynam acciperet.

3:3 He, when he had seen Peter and John, about to go into the temple, asked to receive an alms.

3:4 Intuens autem in eum Petrus cum Joanne, dixit : Respice in nos.

3:4 But Peter with John, fastening his eyes upon him, said: Look upon us.

3:5 At ille intendebat in eos, sperans se aliquid accepturum ab eis.

3:5 But he looked earnestly upon them, hoping that he should receive something of them.

3:6 Petrus autem dixit : Argentum et aurum non est mihi : quod autem habeo, hoc tibi do : in nomine Jesu Christi Nazareni surge, et ambula.

3:6 But Peter said: Silver and gold I have none; but what I have, I give thee. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, arise and walk.

3:7 Et apprehensa manu ejus dextera, allevavit eum, et protinus consolidatæ sunt bases ejus et plantæ.

3:7 And taking him by the right hand, he lifted him up: and forthwith his feet and soles received strength.

3:8 Et exiliens stetit, et ambulabat : et intravit cum illis in templum ambulans, et exiliens, et laudans Deum.

3:8 And he leaping up, stood and walked and went in with them into the temple, walking and leaping and praising God.

3:9 Et vidit omnis populus eum ambulantem et laudantem Deum.

3:9 And all the people saw him walking and praising God.

3:10 Cognoscebant autem illum, quod ipse erat qui ad eleemosynam sedebat ad Speciosam portam templi : et impleti sunt stupore et extasi in eo quod contigerat illi.

3:10 And they knew him, that it was he who sat begging alms at the Beautiful gate of the temple: and they were filled with wonder and amazement at that which had happened to him.

3:11 Cum teneret autem Petrum et Joannem, cucurrit omnis populus ad eos ad porticum quæ appellatur Salomonis, stupentes.

3:11 And as he held Peter and John, all the people ran to them, to the porch which is called Solomon's, greatly wondering.

3:12 Videns autem Petrus, respondit ad populum : Viri Israëlitæ, quid miramini in hoc, aut nos quid intuemini, quasi nostra virtute aut potestate fecerimus hunc ambulare ?

3:12 But Peter seeing, made answer to the people: Ye men of Israel, why wonder you at this? Or why look you upon us, as if by our strength or power we had made this man to walk?

3:13 Deus Abraham, et Deus Isaac, et Deus Jacob, Deus patrum nostrorum glorificavit filium suum Jesum, quem vos quidem tradidistis, et negastis ante faciem Pilati, judicante illo dimitti.

3:13 The God of Abraham and the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob, the God of our fathers, hath glorified his Son Jesus, whom you indeed delivered up and denied before the face of Pilate, when he judged he should be released.

3:14 Vos autem sanctum et justum negastis, et petistis virum homicidam donari vobis :

3:14 But you denied the Holy One and the Just: and desired a murderer to be granted unto you.

3:15 auctorem vero vitæ interfecistis, quem Deus suscitavit a mortuis, cujus nos testes sumus.

3:15 But the author of life you killed, whom God hath raised from the dead: of which we are witnesses.

3:16 Et in fide nominis ejus, hunc quem vos vidistis et nostis, confirmavit nomen ejus : et fides, quæ per eum est, dedit integram sanitatem istam in conspectu omnium vestrum.

3:16 And in the faith of his name, this man, whom you have seen and known, hath his name strengthened. And the faith which is by him hath given this perfect soundness in the sight of you all.

3:17 Et nunc, fratres, scio quia per ignorantiam fecistis, sicut et principes vestri.

3:17 And now, brethren, I know that you did it through ignorance: as did also your rulers.

3:18 Deus autem, quæ prænuntiavit per os omnium prophetarum, pati Christum suum, sic implevit.

3:18 But those things which God before had shewed by the mouth of all the prophets, that his Christ should suffer, he hath so fulfilled.

3:19 Pœnitemini igitur et convertimini, ut deleantur peccata vestra :

3:19 Be penitent, therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out.

3:20 ut cum venerint tempora refrigerii a conspectu Domini, et miserit eum qui prædicatus est vobis, Jesum Christum,

3:20 That when the times of refreshment shall come from the presence of the Lord, and he shall send him who hath been preached unto you, Jesus Christ.

3:21 quem oportet quidem cælum suscipere usque in tempora restitutionis omnium quæ locutus est Deus per os sanctorum suorum a sæculo prophetarum.

3:21 Whom heaven indeed must receive, until the times of the restitution of all things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of his holy prophets, from the beginning of the world.

3:22 Moyses quidem dixit : Quoniam prophetam suscitabit vobis Dominus Deus vester de fratribus vestris, tamquam me : ipsum audietis juxta omnia quæcumque locutus fuerit vobis.

3:22 For Moses said: A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me: him you shall hear according to all things whatsoever he shall speak to you.

3:23 Erit autem : omnis anima quæ non audierit prophetam illum, exterminabitur de plebe.

3:23 And it shall be, that every soul which will not hear that prophet shall be destroyed from among the people.

3:24 Et omnes prophetæ, a Samuel et deinceps, qui locuti sunt, annuntiaverunt dies istos.

3:24 And all the prophets, from Samuel and afterwards, who have spoken, have told of these days.

3:25 Vos estis filii prophetarum, et testamenti quod disposuit Deus ad patres nostros, dicens ad Abraham : Et in semine tuo benedicentur omnes familiæ terræ.

3:25 You are the children of the prophets and of the testament which God made to our fathers, saying to Abraham: And in thy seed shall all the kindreds of the earth be blessed.

3:26 Vobis primum Deus suscitans filium suum, misit eum benedicentem vobis : ut convertat se unusquisque a nequitia sua.

3:26 To you first, God, raising up his Son, hath sent him to bless you: that every one may convert himself from his wickedness.

Chapter 4

4:1 Loquentibus autem illis ad populum, supervenerunt sacerdotes, et magistratus templi, et sadducæi,

4:1 And as they were speaking to the people the priests and the officer of the temple and the Sadducees came upon them,

4:2 dolentes quod docerent populum, et annuntiarent in Jesu resurrectionem ex mortuis :

4:2 Being grieved that they taught the people and preached in Jesus the resurrection from the dead:

4:3 et injecerunt in eos manus, et posuerunt eos in custodiam in crastinum : erat enim jam vespera.

4:3 And they laid hands upon them and put them in hold till the next day: for it was now evening.

4:4 Multi autem eorum qui audierant verbum, crediderunt : et factus est numerus virorum quinque millia.

4:4 But many of them who had heard the word believed: and the number of the men was made five thousand.

4:5 Factum est autem in crastinum, ut congregarentur principes eorum, et seniores, et scribæ, in Jerusalem :

4:5 And it came to pass on the morrow, that their princes and ancients and scribes were gathered together in Jerusalem.

4:6 et Annas princeps sacerdotum, et Caiphas, et Joannes, et Alexander, et quotquot erant de genere sacerdotali.

4:6 And Annas the high priest and Caiphas and John and Alexander: and as many as were of the kindred of the high priest.

4:7 Et statuentes eos in medio, interrogabant : In qua virtute, aut in quo nomine fecistis hoc vos ?

4:7 And setting them in the midst, they asked: By what power or by what name, have you done this?

4:8 Tunc repletus Spiritu Sancto Petrus, dixit ad eos : Principes populi, et seniores, audite :

4:8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said to them: Ye princes of the people and ancients, hear.

4:9 si nos hodie dijudicamur in benefacto hominis infirmi, in quo iste salvus factus est,

4:9 If we this day are examined concerning the good deed done to the infirm man, by what means he hath been made whole:

4:10 notum sit omnibus vobis, et omni plebi Israël, quia in nomine Domini nostri Jesu Christi Nazareni, quem vos crucifixistis, quem Deus suscitavit a mortuis, in hoc iste astat coram vobis sanus.

4:10 Be it known to you all and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God hath raised from the dead, even by him, this man standeth here before you, whole.

4:11 Hic est lapis qui reprobatus est a vobis ædificantibus, qui factus est in caput anguli :

4:11 This is the stone which was rejected by you the builders, which is become the head of the corner.

4:12 et non est in alio aliquo salus. Nec enim aliud nomen est sub cælo datum hominibus, in quo oporteat nos salvos fieri.

4:12 Neither is there salvation in any other. For there is no other name under heaven given to men, whereby we must be saved.

4:13 Videntes autem Petri constantiam, et Joannis, comperto quod homines essent sine litteris, et idiotæ, admirabantur, et cognoscebant eos quoniam cum Jesu fuerant :

4:13 Now seeing the constancy of Peter and of John, understanding that they were illiterate and ignorant men, they wondered: and they knew them that they had been with Jesus.

4:14 hominem quoque videntes stantem cum eis, qui curatus fuerat, nihil poterant contradicere.

4:14 Seeing the man also who had been healed, standing with them, they could say nothing against it.

4:15 Jusserunt autem eos foras extra concilium secedere : et conferebant ad invicem,

4:15 But they commanded them to go aside out of the council: and they conferred among themselves,

4:16 dicentes : Quid faciemus hominibus istis ? quoniam quidem notum signum factum est per eos omnibus habitantibus Jerusalem : manifestum est, et non possumus negare.

4:16 Saying: What shall we do to these men? For indeed a miracle hath been done by them, known to all the inhabitants of Jerusalem. It is manifest: and we cannot deny it.

4:17 Sed ne amplius divulgetur in populum, comminemur eis ne ultra loquantur in nomine hoc ulli hominum.

4:17 But that it may be no farther spread among the people, let us threaten them that they speak no more in this name to any man.

4:18 Et vocantes eos, denuntiaverunt ne omnino loquerentur neque docerent in nomine Jesu.

4:18 And calling them, they charged them not to speak at all, nor teach in the name of Jesus.

4:19 Petrus vero et Joannes respondentes, dixerunt ad eos : Si justum est in conspectu Dei vos potius audire quam Deum, judicate.

4:19 But Peter and John answering, said to them: If it be just, in the sight of God, to hear you rather than God, judge ye.

4:20 Non enim possumus quæ vidimus et audivimus non loqui.

4:20 For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.

4:21 At illi comminantes dimiserunt eos, non invenientes quomodo punirent eos propter populum : quia omnes clarificabant id quod factum fuerat in eo quod acciderat.

4:21 But they, threatening, sent them away, not finding how they might punish them, because of the people: for all men glorified what had been done, in that which had come to pass.

4:22 Annorum enim erat amplius quadraginta homo, in quo factum fuerat signum istud sanitatis.

4:22 For the man was above forty years old, in whom that miraculous cure had been wrought.

4:23 Dimissi autem venerunt ad suos, et annuntiaverunt eis quanta ad eos principes sacerdotum et seniores dixissent.

4:23 And being let go, they came to their own company and related all that the chief priests and ancients had said to them.

4:24 Qui cum audissent, unanimiter levaverunt vocem ad Deum, et dixerunt : Domine, tu es qui fecisti cælum et terram, mare et omnia quæ in eis sunt :

4:24 Who having heard it, with one accord lifted up their voice to God and said: Lord, thou art he that didst make heaven and earth, the sea and all things that are in them.

4:25 qui Spiritu Sancto per os patris nostri David pueri tui dixisti : Quare fremuerunt gentes, et populi meditati sunt inania ?

4:25 Who, by the Holy Ghost, by the mouth of our father David, thy servant, hast said: Why did the Gentiles rage: and the people meditate vain things?

4:26 Astiterunt reges terræ, et principes convenerunt in unum adversus Dominum, et adversus Christum ejus.

4:26 The kings of the earth stood up: and the princes assembled together against the Lord and his Christ.

4:27 Convenerunt enim vere in civitate ista adversus sanctum puerum tuum Jesum, quem unxisti, Herodes et Pontius Pilatus, cum gentibus et populis Israël,

4:27 For of a truth there assembled together in this city against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the people of Israel,

4:28 facere quæ manus tua et consilium tuum decreverunt fieri.

4:28 To do what thy hand and thy counsel decreed to be done.

4:29 Et nunc, Domine, respice in minas eorum, et da servis tuis cum omni fiducia loqui verbum tuum,

4:29 And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants that with all confidence they may speak thy word,

4:30 in eo quod manum tuam extendas ad sanitates, et signa, et prodigia fieri per nomen sancti filii tui Jesu.

4:30 By stretching forth thy hand to cures and signs and wonders, to be done by the name of thy holy Son, Jesus.

4:31 Et cum orassent, motus est locus in quo erant congregati : et repleti sunt omnes Spiritu Sancto, et loquebantur verbum Dei cum fiducia.

4:31 And when they had prayed, the place was moved wherein they were assembled: and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost: and they spoke the word of God with confidence.

4:32 Multitudinis autem credentium erat cor unum et anima una : nec quisquam eorum quæ possidebat, aliquid suum esse dicebat, sed erant illis omnia communia.

4:32 And the multitude of believers had but one heart and one soul. Neither did any one say that aught of the things which he possessed was his own: but all things were common unto them.

4:33 Et virtute magna reddebant Apostoli testimonium resurrectionis Jesu Christi Domini nostri : et gratia magna erat in omnibus illis.

4:33 And with great power did the Apostles give testimony of the resurrection of Jesus Christ our Lord: and great grace was in them all.

4:34 Neque enim quisquam egens erat inter illos. Quotquot enim possessores agrorum aut domorum erant, vendentes afferebant pretia eorum quæ vendebant,

4:34 For neither was there any one needy among them. For as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them and brought the price of the things they sold,

4:35 et ponebant ante pedes Apostolorum. Dividebatur autem singulis prout cuique opus erat.

4:35 And laid it down before the feet of the apostles. And distribution was made to every one, according as he had need.

4:36 Joseph autem, qui cognominatus est Barnabas ab Apostolis (quod est interpretatum, Filius consolationis), Levites, Cyprius genere,

4:36 And Joseph, who, by the apostles, was surnamed Barnabas (which is, by interpretation, The son of consolation), a Levite, a Cyprian born,

4:37 cum haberet agrum, vendidit eum, et attulit pretium, et posuit ante pedes Apostolorum.

4:37 Having land, sold it and brought the price and laid it at the feet of the Apostles.

Chapter 5

5:1 Vir autem quidam nomine Ananias, cum Saphira uxore suo vendidit agrum,

5:1 But a certain man named Ananias, with Saphira his wife, sold a piece of land,

5:2 et fraudavit de pretio agri, conscia uxore sua : et afferens partem quamdam, ad pedes Apostolorum posuit.

5:2 And by fraud kept back part of the price of the land, his wife being privy thereunto: and bringing a certain part of it, laid it at the feet of the apostles.

5:3 Dixit autem Petrus : Anania, cur tentavit Satanas cor tuum, mentiri te Spiritui Sancto, et fraudare de pretio agri ?

5:3 But Peter said: Ananias, why hath Satan tempted thy heart, that thou shouldst lie to the Holy Ghost and by fraud keep part of the price of the land?

5:4 nonne manens tibi manebat, et venundatum in tua erat potestate ? quare posuisti in corde tuo hanc rem ? non es mentitus hominibus, sed Deo.

5:4 Whilst it remained, did it not remain to thee? And after it was sold, was it not in thy power? Why hast thou conceived this thing in thy heart? Thou hast not lied to men, but to God.

5:5 Audiens autem Ananias hæc verba, cecidit, et expiravit. Et factus est timor magnus super omnes qui audierunt.

5:5 And Ananias, hearing these words, fell down and gave up the ghost. And there came great fear upon all that heard it.

5:6 Surgentes autem juvenes amoverunt eum, et efferentes sepelierunt.

5:6 And the young men rising up, removed him, and carrying him out, buried him.

5:7 Factum est autem quasi horarum trium spatium, et uxor ipsius, nesciens quod factum fuerat, introivit.

5:7 And it was about the space of three hours after, when his wife, not knowing what had happened, came in.

5:8 Dixit autem ei Petrus : Dic mihi mulier, si tanti agrum vendidistis ? At illa dixit : Etiam tanti.

5:8 And Peter said to her: Tell me, woman, whether you sold the land for so much? And she said: Yea, for so much.

5:9 Petrus autem ad eam : Quid utique convenit vobis tentare Spiritum Domini ? Ecce pedes eorum qui sepelierunt virum tuum ad ostium, et efferent te.

5:9 And Peter said unto her: Why have you agreed together to tempt the spirit of the Lord? Behold the feet of them who have buried thy husband are at the door: and they shall carry thee out,

5:10 Confestim cecidit ante pedes ejus, et expiravit. Intrantes autem juvenes invenerunt illam mortuam : et extulerunt, et sepelierunt ad virum suum.

5:10 Immediately, she fell down before his feet and gave up the ghost. And the young men coming in found her dead: and carried her out and buried her by her husband.

5:11 Et factus est timor magnus in universa ecclesia, et in omnes qui audierunt hæc.

5:11 And there came great fear upon the whole church and upon all that heard these things.

5:12 Per manus autem Apostolorum fiebant signa et prodigia multa in plebe. Et erant unanimiter omnes in porticu Salomonis.

5:12 And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people. And they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch.

5:13 Ceterorum autem nemo audebat se conjungere illis : sed magnificabat eos populus.

5:13 But of the rest no man durst join himself unto them: but the people magnified them.

5:14 Magis autem augebatur credentium in Domino multitudo virorum ac mulierum,

5:14 And the multitude of men and women who believed in the Lord was more increased:

5:15 ita ut in plateas ejicerent infirmos, et ponerent in lectulis et grabatis, ut, veniente Petro, saltem umbra illius obumbraret quemquam illorum, et liberarentur ab infirmitatibus suis.

5:15 Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets and laid them on beds and couches, that, when Peter came, his shadow at the least might overshadow any of them and they might be delivered from their infirmities.

5:16 Concurrebat autem et multitudo vicinarum civitatum Jerusalem, afferentes ægros, et vexatos a spiritibus immundis : qui curabantur omnes.

5:16 And there came also together to Jerusalem a multitude out of the neighbouring cities, bringing sick persons and such as were troubled with unclean spirits: who were all healed.

5:17 Exsurgens autem princeps sacerdotum, et omnes qui cum illo erant (quæ est hæresis sadducæorum), repleti sunt zelo :

5:17 Then the high priest rising up, and all they that were with him (which is the heresy of the Sadducees) were filled with envy.

5:18 et injecerunt manus in Apostolos, et posuerunt eos in custodia publica.

5:18 And they laid hands on the apostles and put them in the common prison.

5:19 Angelus autem Domini per noctem aperiens januas carceris, et educens eos, dixit :

5:19 But an angel of the Lord by night, opening the doors of the prison and leading them out, said:

5:20 Ite, et stantes loquimini in templo plebi omnia verba vitæ hujus.

5:20 Go, and standing speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life.

5:21 Qui cum audissent, intraverunt diluculo in templum, et docebant. Adveniens autem princeps sacerdotum, et qui cum eo erant, convocaverunt concilium, et omnes seniores filiorum Israël : et miserunt ad carcerem ut adducerentur.

5:21 Who having heard this, early in the morning, entered into the temple and taught. And the high priest coming, and they that were with him, called together the council and all the ancients of the children of Israel: and they sent to the prison to have them brought.

5:22 Cum autem venissent ministri, et aperto carcere non invenissent illos, reversi nuntiaverunt,

5:22 But when the ministers came and opening the prison found them not there, they returned and told,

5:23 dicentes : Carcerem quidem invenimus clausum cum omni diligentia, et custodes stantes ante januas : aperientes autem neminem intus invenimus.

5:23 Saying: The prison indeed we found shut with all diligence, and the keepers standing before the door: but opening it, we found no man within.

5:24 Ut autem audierunt hos sermones magistratus templi et principes sacerdotum, ambigebant de illis quidnam fieret.

5:24 Now when the officer of the temple and the chief priests heard these words, they were in doubt concerning them, what would come to pass.

5:25 Adveniens autem quidam, nuntiavit eis : Quia ecce viri quos posuistis in carcerem, sunt in templo, stantes et docentes populum.

5:25 But one came and told them: Behold, the men whom you put in prison are in the temple, standing and teaching the people.

5:26 Tunc abiit magistratus cum ministris, et adduxit illos sine vi : timebant enim populum ne lapidarentur.

5:26 Then went the officer with the ministers and brought them without violence: for they feared the people, lest they should be stoned.

5:27 Et cum adduxissent illos, statuerunt in concilio : et interrogavit eos princeps sacerdotum,

5:27 And when they had brought them, they set them before the council. And the high priest asked them,

5:28 dicens : Præcipiendo præcepimus vobis ne doceretis in nomine isto, et ecce replestis Jerusalem doctrina vestra : et vultis inducere super nos sanguinem hominis istius.

5:28 Saying: Commanding, we commanded you that you should not teach in this name. And behold, you have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine: and you have a mind to bring the blood of this man upon us.

5:29 Respondens autem Petrus et Apostoli, dixerunt : Obedire oportet Deo magis quam hominibus.

5:29 But Peter and the apostles answering, said: We ought to obey God rather than men.

5:30 Deus patrum nostrorum suscitavit Jesum, quem vos interemistis, suspendentes in ligno.

5:30 The God of our fathers hath raised up Jesus, whom you put to death, hanging him upon a tree.

5:31 Hunc principem et salvatorem Deus exaltavit dextera sua ad dandam pœnitentiam Israëli, et remissionem peccatorum :

5:31 Him hath God exalted with his right hand, to be Prince and Saviour. to give repentance to Israel and remission of sins.

5:32 et nos sumus testes horum verborum, et Spiritus Sanctus, quem dedit Deus omnibus obedientibus sibi.

5:32 And we are witnesses of these things: and the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to all that obey him.

5:33 Hæc cum audissent, dissecabantur, et cogitabant interficere illos.

5:33 When they had heard these things, they were cut to the heart: and they thought to put them to death.

5:34 Surgens autem quidam in concilio pharisæus, nomine Gamaliel, legis doctor, honorabilis universæ plebi, jussit foras ad breve homines fieri,

5:34 But one in the council rising up, a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, respected by all the people, commanded the men to be put forth a little while.

5:35 dixitque ad illos : Viri Israëlitæ, attendite vobis super hominibus istis quid acturi sitis.

5:35 And he said to them: Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves what you intend to do, as touching these men.

5:36 Ante hos enim dies extitit Theodas, dicens se esse aliquem, cui consensit numerus virorum circiter quadringentorum : qui occisus est, et omnes qui credebant ei, dissipati sunt, et redacti ad nihilum.

5:36 For before these days rose up Theodas, affirming himself to be somebody, to whom a number of men, about four hundred, joined themselves. Who was slain: and all that believed him were scattered and brought to nothing.

5:37 Post hunc extitit Judas Galilæus in diebus professionis, et avertit populum post se : et ipse periit, et omnes quotquot consenserunt ei, dispersi sunt.

5:37 After this man, rose up Judas of Galilee, in the days of the enrolling, and drew away the people after him. He also perished: and all, even as many as consented to him, were dispersed.

5:38 Et nunc itaque dico vobis, discedite ab hominibus istis, et sinite illos : quoniam si est ex hominibus consilium hoc aut opus, dissolvetur :

5:38 And now, therefore, I say to you: Refrain from these men and let them alone. For if this council or this work be of men, it will come to nought:

5:39 si vero ex Deo est, non poteritis dissolvere illud, ne forte et Deo repugnare inveniamini. Consenserunt autem illi.

5:39 But if it be of God, you cannot overthrow it, lest perhaps you be found even to fight against God. And they consented to him.

5:40 Et convocantes Apostolos, cæsis denuntiaverunt ne omnino loquerentur in nomine Jesu, et dimiserunt eos.

5:40 And calling in the apostles, after they had scourged them, they charged them that they should not speak at all in the name of Jesus. And they dismissed them.

5:41 Et illi quidem ibant gaudentes a conspectu concilii, quoniam digni habiti sunt pro nomine Jesu contumeliam pati.

5:41 And they indeed went from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were accounted worthy to suffer reproach for the name of Jesus.

5:42 Omni autem die non cessabant in templo et circa domos, docentes et evangelizantes Christum Jesum.

5:42 And every day they ceased not, in the temple and from house to house, to teach and preach Christ Jesus.

Chapter 6

6:1 In diebus illis, crescente numero discipulorum, factum est murmur Græcorum adversus Hebræos, eo quod despicerentur in ministerio quotidiano viduæ eorum.

6:1 And in those days, the number of the disciples increasing, there arose a murmuring of the Greeks against the Hebrews, for that their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.

6:2 Convocantes autem duodecim multitudinem discipulorum, dixerunt : Non est æquum nos derelinquere verbum Dei, et ministrare mensis.

6:2 Then the twelve, calling together the multitude of the disciples, said: It is not reason that we should leave the word of God and serve tables.

6:3 Considerate ergo, fratres, viros ex vobis boni testimonii septem, plenos Spiritu Sancto et sapientia, quos constituamus super hoc opus.

6:3 Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.

6:4 Nos vero orationi et ministerio verbi instantes erimus.

6:4 But we will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word.

6:5 Et placuit sermo coram omni multitudine. Et elegerunt Stephanum, virum plenum fide et Spiritu Sancto, et Philippum, et Prochorum, et Nicanorem, et Timonem, et Parmenam, et Nicolaum advenam Antiochenum.

6:5 And the saying was liked by all the multitude. And they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip and Prochorus and Nicanor, and Timon and Parmenas and Nicolas, a proselyte of Antioch.

6:6 Hos statuerunt ante conspectum Apostolorum : et orantes imposuerunt eis manus.

6:6 These they set before the apostles: and they praying, imposed hands upon them.

6:7 Et verbum Domini crescebat, et multiplicabatur numerus discipulorum in Jerusalem valde : multa etiam turba sacerdotum obediebat fidei.

6:7 And the word of the Lord increased: and the number of the disciples was multiplied in Jerusalem exceedingly. A great multitude also of the priests obeyed the faith.

6:8 Stephanus autem plenus gratia et fortitudine, faciebat prodigia et signa magna in populo.

6:8 And Stephen, full of grace and fortitude, did great wonders and signs among the people.

6:9 Surrexerunt autem quidam de synagoga quæ appellatur Libertinorum, et Cyrenensium, et Alexandrinorum, et eorum qui erant a Cilicia, et Asia, disputantes cum Stephano :

6:9 Now there arose some, of that which is called the synagogue of the Libertines and of the Cyrenians and of the Alexandrians and of them that were of Cilicia and Asia, disputing with Stephen.

6:10 et non poterant resistere sapientiæ, et Spiritui qui loquebatur.

6:10 And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit that spoke.

6:11 Tunc summiserunt viros, qui dicerent se audivisse eum dicentem verba blasphemiæ in Moysen et in Deum.

6:11 Then they suborned men to say they had heard him speak words of blasphemy against Moses and against God.

6:12 Commoverunt itaque plebem, et seniores, et scribas : et concurrentes rapuerunt eum, et adduxerunt in concilium,

6:12 And they stirred up the people and the ancients and the scribes. And running together, they took him and brought him to the council.

6:13 et statuerunt falsos testes, qui dicerent : Homo iste non cessat loqui verba adversus locum sanctum, et legem :

6:13 And they set up false witnesses, who said: This man ceaseth not to speak words against the holy place and the law.

6:14 audivimus enim eum dicentem quoniam Jesus Nazarenus hic destruet locum istum, et mutabit traditiones quas tradidit nobis Moyses.

6:14 For we have heard him say that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place and shall change the traditions which Moses delivered unto us.

6:15 Et intuentes eum omnes qui sedebant in concilio, viderunt faciem ejus tamquam faciem angeli.

6:15 And all that sat in the council, looking on him, saw his face as if it had been the face of an angel.

Chapter 7

7:1 Dixit autem princeps sacerdotum : Si hæc ita se habent ?

7:1 Then the high priest said: Are these things so?

7:2 Qui ait : Viri fratres et patres, audite : Deus gloriæ apparuit patri nostro Abrahæ cum esset in Mesopotamia, priusquam moraretur in Charan,

7:2 Who said: Ye men, brethren and fathers, hear. The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham, when he was in Mesopotamia, before he dwelt in Charan.

7:3 et dixit ad illum : Exi de terra tua, et de cognatione tua, et veni in terram quam monstravero tibi.

7:3 And said to him: Go forth out of thy country and from thy kindred: and come into the land which I shall shew thee.

7:4 Tunc exiit de terra Chaldæorum, et habitavit in Charan. Et inde, postquam mortuus est pater ejus, transtulit illum in terram istam, in qua nunc vos habitatis.

7:4 Then he went out of the land of the Chaldeans and dwelt in Charan. And from thence, after his father was dead, he removed him into this land, wherein you now dwell.

7:5 Et non dedit illi hæreditatem in ea, nec passum pedis : sed repromisit dare illi eam in possessionem, et semini ejus post ipsum, cum non haberet filium.

7:5 And he gave him no inheritance in it: no, not the pace of a foot. But he promised to give it him in possession, and to his seed after him, when as yet he had no child.

7:6 Locutus est autem ei Deus : Quia erit semen ejus accola in terra aliena, et servituti eos subjicient, et male tractabunt eos annis quadringentis :

7:6 And God said to him: That his seed should sojourn in a strange country, and that they should bring them under bondage and treat them evil four hundred years.

7:7 et gentem cui servierint, judicabo ego, dixit Dominus : et post hæc exibunt, et servient mihi in loco isto.

7:7 And the nation which they shall serve will I judge (said the Lord): and after these things they shall go out and shall serve me in this place.

7:8 Et dedit illi testamentum circumcisionis : et sic genuit Isaac, et circumcidit eum die octavo : et Isaac, Jacob : et Jacob, duodecim patriarchas.

7:8 And he gave him the covenant of circumcision. And so he begot Isaac and circumcised him the eighth day: and Isaac begot Jacob: and Jacob, the twelve patriarchs.

7:9 Et patriarchæ æmulantes, Joseph vendiderunt in Ægyptum : et erat Deus cum eo,

7:9 And the patriarchs, through envy, sold Joseph into Egypt. And God was with him,

7:10 et eripuit eum ex omnibus tribulationibus ejus, et dedit ei gratiam et sapientiam in conspectu pharaonis regis Ægypti : et constituit eum præpositum super Ægyptum, et super omnem domum suam.

7:10 And delivered him out of all his tribulations: and he gave him favour and wisdom in the sight of Pharao, the king of Egypt. And he appointed him governor over Egypt and over all his house.

7:11 Venit autem fames in universam Ægyptum et Chanaan, et tribulatio magna : et non inveniebant cibos patres nostri.

7:11 Now there came a famine upon all Egypt and Chanaan, and great tribulation: and our fathers found no food.

7:12 Cum audisset autem Jacob esse frumentum in Ægypto, misit patres nostros primum :

7:12 But when Jacob had heard that there was corn in Egypt, he sent our fathers first.

7:13 et in secundo cognitus est Joseph a fratribus suis, et manifestatum est Pharaoni genus ejus.

7:13 And at the second time, Joseph was known by his brethren: and his kindred was made known to Pharao.

7:14 Mittens autem Joseph, accersivit Jacob patrem suum et omnem cognationem suam, in animabus septuaginta quinque.

7:14 And Joseph sending, called thither Jacob, his father, and all his kindred, seventy-five souls.

7:15 Et descendit Jacob in Ægyptum : et defunctus est ipse, et patres nostri.

7:15 So Jacob went down into Egypt. And he died, and our fathers.

7:16 Et translati sunt in Sichem, et positi sunt in sepulchro, quod emit Abraham pretio argenti a filiis Hemor filii Sichem.

7:16 And they were translated into Sichem and were laid in the sepulchre that Abraham bought for a sum of money of the sons of Hemor, the son of Sichem.

7:17 Cum autem appropinquaret tempus promissionis quam confessus erat Deus Abrahæ, crevit populus, et multiplicatus est in Ægypto,

7:17 And when the time of the promise drew near, which God had promised to Abraham, the people increased and were multiplied in Egypt.

7:18 quoadusque surrexit alius rex in Ægypto, qui non sciebat Joseph.

7:18 Till another king arose in Egypt, who knew not Joseph.

7:19 Hic circumveniens genus nostrum, afflixit patres nostros ut exponerent infantes suos, ne vivificarentur.

7:19 This same, dealing craftily with our race, afflicted our fathers, that they should expose their children, to the end they might not be kept alive.

7:20 Eodem tempore natus est Moyses, et fuit gratus Deo : qui nutritus est tribus mensibus in domo patris sui.

7:20 At the same time was Moses born: and he was acceptable to God. Who was nourished three months in his father's house.

7:21 Exposito autem illo, sustulit eum filia Pharaonis, et nutrivit eum sibi in filium.

7:21 And when he was exposed, Pharao's daughter took him up and nourished him for her own son.

7:22 Et eruditus est Moyses omni sapientia Ægyptiorum, et erat potens in verbis et in operibus suis.

7:22 And Moses was instructed in all the wisdom of the Egyptians: and he was mighty in his words and in his deeds.

7:23 Cum autem impleretur ei quadraginta annorum tempus, ascendit in cor ejus ut visitaret fratres suos filios Israël.

7:23 And when he was full forty years old, it came into his heart to visit his brethren, the children of Israel.

7:24 Et cum vidisset quemdam injuriam patientem, vindicavit illum, et fecit ultionem ei qui injuriam sustinebat, percusso Ægyptio.

7:24 And when he had seen one of them suffer wrong, he defended him: and striking the Egyptian, he avenged him who suffered the injury.

7:25 Existimabat autem intelligere fratres, quoniam Deus per manum ipsius daret salutem illis : at illi non intellexerunt.

7:25 And he thought that his brethren understood that God by his hand would save them. But they understood it not.

7:26 Sequenti vero die apparuit illis litigantibus : et reconciliabat eos in pace, dicens : Viri, fratres estis : ut quid nocetis alterutrum ?

7:26 And the day following, he shewed himself to them when they were at strife and would have reconciled them in peace, saying: Men, ye are brethren. Why hurt you one another?

7:27 Qui autem injuriam faciebat proximo, repulit eum, dicens : Quis te constituit principem et judicem super nos ?

7:27 But he that did the injury to his neighbour thrust him away, saying: Who hath appointed thee prince and judge over us:

7:28 Numquid interficere me tu vis, quemadmodum interfecisti heri Ægyptium ?

7:28 What! Wilt thou kill me, as thou didst yesterday kill the Egyptian?

7:29 Fugit autem Moyses in verbo isto : et factus est advena in terra Madian, ubi generavit filios duos.

7:29 And Moses fled upon this word: and was a stranger in the land of Madian, where he begot two sons.

7:30 Et expletis annis quadraginta, apparuit illi in deserto montis Sina angelus in igne flammæ rubi.

7:30 And when forty years were expired, there appeared to him, in the desert of mount Sina, an angel in a flame of fire in a bush.

7:31 Moyses autem videns, admiratus est visum. Et accedente illo ut consideraret, facta est ad eum vox Domini, dicens :

7:31 And Moses seeing it wondered at the sight. And as he drew near to view it, the voice of the Lord came unto him, saying:

7:32 Ego sum Deus patrum tuorum, Deus Abraham, Deus Isaac, et Deus Jacob. Tremefactus autem Moyses, non audebat considerare.

7:32 I am the God of thy fathers: the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob. And Moses being terrified durst not behold.

7:33 Dixit autem illi Dominus : Solve calceamentum pedum tuorum : locus enim in quo stas, terra sancta est.

7:33 And the Lord said to him: Loose the shoes from thy feet: for the place wherein thou standest is holy ground.

7:34 Videns vidi afflictionem populi mei qui est in Ægypto, et gemitum eorum audivi, et descendi liberare eos. Et nunc veni, et mittam te in Ægyptum.

7:34 Seeing, I have seen the affliction of my people which is in Egypt: and I have heard their groaning and am come down to deliver them. And now come: and I will send thee into Egypt.

7:35 Hunc Moysen, quem negaverunt, dicentes : Quis te constituit principem et judicem ? hunc Deus principem et redemptorem misit, cum manu angeli qui apparuit illi in rubo.

7:35 This Moses, whom they refused, saying: Who hath appointed thee prince and judge? Him God sent to be prince and redeemer, by the hand of the angel who appeared to him in the burning bush.

7:36 Hic eduxit illos faciens prodigia et signa in terra Ægypti, et in rubro mari, et in deserto annis quadraginta.

7:36 He brought them out, doing wonders and signs in the land of Egypt and in the Red Sea and in the desert, forty years.

7:37 Hic est Moyses, qui dixit filiis Israël : Prophetam suscitabit vobis Deus de fratribus vestris, tamquam me : ipsum audietis.

7:37 This is that Moses who said to the children of Israel: A prophet shall God raise up to you of your own brethren, as myself. Him shall you hear.

7:38 Hic est qui fuit in ecclesia in solitudine cum angelo, qui loquebatur ei in monte Sina, et cum patribus nostris : qui accepit verba vitæ dare nobis.

7:38 This is he that was in the church in the wilderness, with the angel who spoke to him on Mount Sina and with our fathers. Who received the words of life to give unto us.

7:39 Cui noluerunt obedire patres nostri : sed repulerunt, et aversi sunt cordibus suis in Ægyptum,

7:39 Whom our fathers would not obey: but thrust him away and in their hearts turned back into Egypt,

7:40 dicentes ad Aaron : Fac nobis deos qui præcedant nos : Moyses enim hic, qui eduxit nos de terra Ægypti, nescimus quid factum sit ei.

7:40 Saying to Aaron: Make us gods to go before us. For as for this Moses, who brought us out of the land of Egypt, we know not what is become of him.

7:41 Et vitulum fecerunt in diebus illis, et obtulerunt hostiam simulacro, et lætabantur in operibus manuum suarum.

7:41 And they made a calf in those days and offered sacrifices to the idol and rejoiced in the works of their own hands.

7:42 Convertit autem Deus, et tradidit eos servire militiæ cæli, sicut scriptum est in libro prophetarum : Numquid victimas et hostias obtulistis mihi annis quadraginta in deserto, domus Israël ?

7:42 And God turned and gave them up to serve the host of heaven, as it is written in the books of the prophets: Did you offer victims and sacrifices to me for forty years, in the desert, O house of Israel?

7:43 Et suscepistis tabernaculum Moloch, et sidus dei vestri Rempham, figuras quas fecistis adorare eas : et transferam vos trans Babylonem.

7:43 And you took unto you the tabernacle of Moloch and the star of your god Rempham, figures which you made to adore them. And I will carry you away beyond Babylon.

7:44 Tabernaculum testimonii fuit cum patribus nostris in deserto, sicut disposuit illis Deus loquens ad Moysen, ut faceret illud secundum formam quam viderat.

7:44 The tabernacle of the testimony was with our fathers in the desert, as God ordained for them, speaking to Moses, that he should make it according to the form which he had seen.

7:45 Quod et induxerunt, suscipientes patres nostri cum Jesu in possessionem gentium quas expulit Deus a facie patrum nostrorum, usque in diebus David,

7:45 Which also our fathers receiving, brought in with Jesus, into the possession of the Gentiles: whom God drove out before the face of our fathers, unto the days of David,

7:46 qui invenit gratiam ante Deum, et petiit ut inveniret tabernaculum Deo Jacob.

7:46 Who found grace before God and desired to find a tabernacle for the God of Jacob.

7:47 Salomon autem ædificavit illi domum.

7:47 But Solomon built him a house,

7:48 Sed non Excelsus in manufactis habitat, sicut propheta dicit :

7:48 Yet the most High dwelleth not in houses made by hands, as the prophet saith:

7:49 Cælum mihi sedes est : terra autem scabellum pedum meorum. Quam domum ædificabitis mihi ? dicit Dominus : aut quis locus requietionis meæ est ?

7:49 Heaven is my throne and the earth my footstool. What house will you build me (saith the Lord)? Or what is the place of my resting?

7:50 Nonne manus mea fecit hæc omnia ?

7:50 Hath not my hand made all these things?

7:51 Dura cervice, et incircumcisis cordibus et auribus, vos semper Spiritui Sancto resistitis : sicut patres vestri, ita et vos.

7:51 You stiffnecked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, you always resist the Holy Ghost. As your fathers did, so do you also.

7:52 Quem prophetarum non sunt persecuti patres vestri ? et occiderunt eos qui prænuntiabant de adventu Justi, cujus vos nunc proditores et homicidæ fuistis :

7:52 Which of the prophets have not your fathers persecuted? And they have slain them who foretold of the coming of the Just One: of whom you have been now the betrayers and murderers.

7:53 qui accepistis legem in dispositione angelorum, et non custodistis.

7:53 Who have received the law by the disposition of angels and have not kept it.

7:54 Audientes autem hæc, dissecabantur cordibus suis, et stridebant dentibus in eum.

7:54 Now hearing these things, they were cut to the heart: and they gnashed with their teeth at him.

7:55 Cum autem esset plenus Spiritu Sancto, intendens in cælum, vidit gloriam Dei, et Jesum stantem a dextris Dei. Et ait : Ecce video cælos apertos, et Filium hominis stantem a dextris Dei.

7:55 But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looking up steadfastly to heaven, saw the glory of God and Jesus standing on the right hand of God. And he said: Behold, I see the heavens opened and the Son of man standing on the right hand of God.

7:56 Exclamantes autem voce magna continuerunt aures suas, et impetum fecerunt unanimiter in eum.

7:56 And they, crying out with a loud voice, stopped their ears and with one accord ran violently upon him.

7:57 Et ejicientes eum extra civitatem, lapidabant : et testes deposuerunt vestimenta sua secus pedes adolescentis qui vocabatur Saulus.

7:57 And casting him forth without the city. they stoned him. And the witnesses laid down their garments at the feet of a young man, whose name was Saul.

7:58 Et lapidabant Stephanum invocantem, et dicentem : Domine Jesu, suscipe spiritum meum.

7:58 And they stoned Stephen, invoking and saying: Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.

7:59 Positis autem genibus, clamavit voce magna, dicens : Domine, ne statuas illis hoc peccatum. Et cum hoc dixisset, obdormivit in Domino. Saulus autem erat consentiens neci ejus.

7:59 And falling on his knees, he cried with a loud voice, saying: Lord, lay not his sin to their charge: And when he had said this, he fell asleep in the Lord. And Saul was consenting to his death.

Chapter 8

8:1 Facta est autem in illa die persecutio magna in ecclesia quæ erat Jerosolymis, et omnes dispersi sunt per regiones Judææ et Samariæ præter Apostolos.

8:1 And at that time, there was raised a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem. And they were all dispersed through the countries of Judea, and Samaria, except the apostles.

8:2 Curaverunt autem Stephanum viri timorati, et fecerunt planctum magnum super eum.

8:2 And devout men took order for Stephen's funeral and made great mourning over him.

8:3 Saulus autem devastabat ecclesiam per domos intrans, et trahens viros ac mulieres, tradebat in custodiam.

8:3 But Saul made havock of the church, entering in from house to house: and dragging away men and women, committed them to prison.

8:4 Igitur qui dispersi erant pertransibant, evangelizantes verbum Dei.

8:4 They therefore that were dispersed went about preaching the word of God.

8:5 Philippus autem descendens in civitatem Samariæ, prædicabat illis Christum.

8:5 And Philip, going down to the city of Samaria, preached Christ unto them.

8:6 Intendebant autem turbæ his quæ a Philippo dicebantur, unanimiter audientes, et videntes signa quæ faciebat.

8:6 And the people with one accord were attentive to those things which were said by Philip, hearing, and seeing the miracles which he did.

8:7 Multi enim eorum qui habebant spiritus immundos, clamantes voce magna exibant. Multi autem paralytici et claudi curati sunt.

8:7 For many of them who had unclean spirits, crying with a loud voice, went out.

8:8 Factum est ergo gaudium magnum in illa civitate.

8:8 And many, taken with the palsy, and that were lame, were healed.

8:9 Vir autem quidam nomine Simon, qui ante fuerat in civitate magus, seducens gentem Samariæ, dicens se esse aliquem magnum :

8:9 There was therefore great joy in that city. Now there was a certain man named Simon who before had been a magician in that city, seducing the people of Samaria, giving out that he was some great one:

8:10 cui auscultabant omnes a minimo usque ad maximum, dicentes : Hic est virtus Dei, quæ vocatur magna.

8:10 To whom they all gave ear, from the least to the greatest, saying: This man is the power of God, which is called great.

8:11 Attendebant autem eum : propter quod multo tempore magiis suis dementasset eos.

8:11 And they were attentive to him, because, for a long time, he had bewitched them with his magical practices.

8:12 Cum vero credidissent Philippo evangelizanti de regno Dei, in nomine Jesu Christi baptizabantur viri ac mulieres.

8:12 But when they had believed Philip preaching of the kingdom of God, in the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.

8:13 Tunc Simon et ipse credidit : et cum baptizatus esset, adhærebat Philippo. Videns etiam signa et virtutes maximas fieri, stupens admirabatur.

8:13 Then Simon himself believed also and, being baptized, he adhered to Philip. And being astonished, wondered to see the signs and exceeding great miracles which were done.

8:14 Cum autem audissent Apostoli qui erant Jerosolymis, quod recepisset Samaria verbum Dei, miserunt ad eos Petrum et Joannem.

8:14 Now, when the apostles, who were in Jerusalem, had heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John.

8:15 Qui cum venissent, oraverunt pro ipsis ut acciperent Spiritum Sanctum :

8:15 Who, when they were come, prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Ghost.

8:16 nondum enim in quemquam illorum venerat, sed baptizati tantum erant in nomine Domini Jesu.

8:16 For he was not as yet come upon any of them: but they were only baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

8:17 Tunc imponebant manus super illos, et accipiebant Spiritum Sanctum.

8:17 Then they laid their hands upon them: and they received the Holy Ghost.

8:18 Cum vidisset autem Simon quia per impositionem manus Apostolorum daretur Spiritus Sanctus, obtulit eis pecuniam,

8:18 And when Simon saw that, by the imposition of the hands of the apostles, the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money,

8:19 dicens : Date et mihi hanc potestatem, ut cuicumque imposuero manus, accipiat Spiritum Sanctum. Petrus autem dixit ad eum :

8:19 Saying: Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I shall lay my hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost. But Peter said to him:

8:20 Pecunia tua tecum sit in perditionem : quoniam donum Dei existimasti pecunia possideri.

8:20 Keep thy money to thyself, to perish with thee: because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money.

8:21 Non est tibi pars neque sors in sermone isto : cor enim tuum non est rectum coram Deo.

8:21 Thou hast no part nor lot in this matter. For thy heart is not right in the sight of God.

8:22 Pœnitentiam itaque age ab hac nequitia tua : et roga Deum, si forte remittatur tibi hæc cogitatio cordis tui.

8:22 Do penance therefore for this thy wickedness: and pray to God, that perhaps this thought of thy heart may be forgiven thee.

8:23 In felle enim amaritudinis, et obligatione iniquitatis, video te esse.

8:23 For I see thou art in the gall of bitterness and in the bonds of iniquity.

8:24 Respondens autem Simon, dixit : Precamini vos pro me ad Dominum, ut nihil veniat super me horum quæ dixistis.

8:24 Then Simon answering, said: Pray you for me to the Lord that none of these things which you have spoken may come upon me.

8:25 Et illi quidem testificati, et locuti verbum Domini, redibant Jerosolymam, et multis regionibus Samaritanorum evangelizabant.

8:25 And they indeed, having testified and preached the word of the Lord, returned to Jerusalem: and preached the gospel to many countries of the Samaritans.

8:26 Angelus autem Domini locutus est ad Philippum, dicens : Surge, et vade contra meridianum, ad viam quæ descendit ab Jerusalem in Gazam : hæc est deserta.

8:26 Now an angel of the Lord spoke to Philip, saying: Arise, go towards the south, to the way that goeth down from Jerusalem into Gaza: this is desert.

8:27 Et surgens abiit. Et ecce vir Æthiops, eunuchus, potens Candacis reginæ Æthiopum, qui erat super omnes gazas ejus, venerat adorare in Jerusalem :

8:27 And rising up, he went. And behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch, of great authority under Candace the queen of the Ethiopians, who had charge over all her treasures, had come to Jerusalem to adore.

8:28 et revertebatur sedens super currum suum, legensque Isaiam prophetam.

8:28 And he was returning, sitting in his chariot and reading Isaias the prophet.

8:29 Dixit autem Spiritus Philippo : Accede, et adjunge te ad currum istum.

8:29 And the Spirit said to Philip: Go near and join thyself to this chariot.

8:30 Accurrens autem Philippus, audivit eum legentem Isaiam prophetam, et dixit : Putasne intelligis quæ legis ?

8:30 And Philip running thither, heard him reading the prophet Isaias. And he said: Thinkest thou that thou understandest what thou readest?

8:31 Qui ait : Et quomodo possum, si non aliquis ostenderit mihi ? Rogavitque Philippum ut ascenderet, et sederet secum.

8:31 Who said: And how can I, unless some man shew me? And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him.

8:32 Locus autem Scripturæ quem legebat, erat hic : Tamquam ovis ad occisionem ductus est : et sicut agnus coram tondente se, sine voce, sic non aperuit os suum.

8:32 And the place of the scripture which he was reading was this: He was led as a sheep to the slaughter: and like a lamb without voice before his shearer, so openeth he not his mouth.

8:33 In humilitate judicium ejus sublatum est. Generationem ejus quis enarrabit ? quoniam tolletur de terra vita ejus.

8:33 In humility his judgment was taken away. His generation who shall declare, for his life shall be taken from the earth?

8:34 Respondens autem eunuchus Philippo, dixit : Obsecro te, de quo propheta dicit hoc ? de se, an de alio aliquo ?

8:34 And the eunuch answering Philip, said: I beseech thee, of whom doth the prophet speak this? Of himself, or of some other man?

8:35 Aperiens autem Philippus os suum, et incipiens a Scriptura ista, evangelizavit illi Jesum.

8:35 Then Philip, opening his mouth and beginning at this scripture, preached unto him Jesus.

8:36 Et dum irent per viam, venerunt ad quamdam aquam : et ait eunuchus : Ecce aqua : quid prohibet me baptizari ?

8:36 And as they went on their way, they came to a certain water. And the eunuch said: See, here is water: What doth hinder me from being baptized?

8:37 Dixit autem Philippus : Si credis ex toto corde, licet. Et respondens ait : Credo Filium Dei esse Jesum Christum.

8:37 And Philip said: If thou believest with all thy heart, thou mayest. And he answering, said: I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.

8:38 Et jussit stare currum : et descenderunt uterque in aquam, Philippus et eunuchus, et baptizavit eum.

8:38 And he commanded the chariot to stand still. And they went down into the water, both Philip and the eunuch. And he baptized him.

8:39 Cum autem ascendissent de aqua, Spiritus Domini rapuit Philippum, et amplius non vidit eum eunuchus. Ibat autem per viam suam gaudens.

8:39 And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord took away Philip: and the eunuch saw him no more. And he went on his way rejoicing.

8:40 Philippus autem inventus est in Azoto, et pertransiens evangelizabat civitatibus cunctis, donec veniret Cæsaream.

8:40 But Philip was found in Azotus: and passing through, he preached the gospel to all the cities, till he came to Caesarea.

Chapter 9

9:1 Saulus autem adhuc spirans minarum et cædis in discipulos Domini, accessit ad principem sacerdotum,

9:1 And Saul, as yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest

9:2 et petiit ab eo epistolas in Damascum ad synagogas : ut si quos invenisset hujus viæ viros ac mulieres, vinctos perduceret in Jerusalem.

9:2 And asked of him letters to Damascus, to the synagogues: that if he found any men and women of this way, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem.

9:3 Et cum iter faceret, contigit ut appropinquaret Damasco : et subito circumfulsit eum lux de cælo.

9:3 And as he went on his journey, it came to pass that he drew nigh to Damascus. And suddenly a light from heaven shined round about him.

9:4 Et cadens in terram audivit vocem dicentem sibi : Saule, Saule, quid me persequeris ?

9:4 And falling on the ground, he heard a voice saying to him: Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?

9:5 Qui dixit : Quis es, domine ? Et ille : Ego sum Jesus, quem tu persequeris : durum est tibi contra stimulum calcitrare.

9:5 Who said: Who art thou, Lord? And he: I am Jesus whom thou persecutest. It is hard for thee to kick against the goad.

9:6 Et tremens ac stupens dixit : Domine, quid me vis facere ?

9:6 And he, trembling and astonished, said: Lord, what wilt thou have me to do?

9:7 Et Dominus ad eum : Surge, et ingredere civitatem, et ibi dicetur tibi quid te oporteat facere. Viri autem illi qui comitabantur cum eo, stabant stupefacti, audientes quidem vocem, neminem autem videntes.

9:7 And the Lord said to him: Arise and go into the city; and there it shall be told thee what thou must do. Now the men who went in company with him stood amazed, hearing indeed a voice but seeing no man.

9:8 Surrexit autem Saulus de terra, apertisque oculis nihil videbat. Ad manus autem illum trahentes, introduxerunt Damascum.

9:8 And Saul arose from the ground: and when his eyes were opened, he saw nothing. But they, leading him by the hands, brought him to Damascus.

9:9 Et erat ibi tribus diebus non videns, et non manducavit, neque bibit.

9:9 And he was there three days without sight: and he did neither eat nor drink.

9:10 Erat autem quidam discipulus Damasci, nomine Ananias : et dixit ad illum in visu Dominus : Anania. At ille ait : Ecce ego, Domine.

9:10 Now there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias. And the Lord said to him in a vision: Ananias, And he said: Behold I am here, Lord.

9:11 Et Dominus ad eum : Surge, et vade in vicum qui vocatur Rectus : et quære in domo Judæ Saulum nomine Tarsensem : ecce enim orat.

9:11 And the Lord said to him: Arise and go into the street that is called Strait and seek in the house of Judas, one named Saul of Tarsus. For behold he prayeth.

9:12 (Et vidit virum Ananiam nomine, introëuntem, et imponentem sibi manus ut visum recipiat.)

9:12 (And he saw a man named Ananias coming in and putting his hands upon him, that he might receive his sight.)

9:13 Respondit autem Ananias : Domine, audivi a multis de viro hoc, quanta mala fecerit sanctis tuis in Jerusalem :

9:13 But Ananias answered: Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints in Jerusalem.

9:14 et hic habet potestatem a principibus sacerdotum alligandi omnes qui invocant nomen tuum.

9:14 And here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that invoke thy name.

9:15 Dixit autem ad eum Dominus : Vade, quoniam vas electionis est mihi iste, ut portet nomen meum coram gentibus, et regibus, et filiis Israël.

9:15 And the Lord said to him: Go thy way: for this man is to me a vessel of election, to carry my name before the Gentiles and kings and the children of Israel.

9:16 Ego enim ostendam illi quanta oporteat eum pro nomine meo pati.

9:16 For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake.

9:17 Et abiit Ananias, et introivit in domum : et imponens ei manus, dixit : Saule frater, Dominus misit me Jesus, qui apparuit tibi in via qua veniebas, ut videas, et implearis Spiritu Sancto.

9:17 And Ananias went his way and entered into the house. And laying his hands upon him, he said: Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus hath sent me, he that appeared to thee in the way as thou camest, that thou mayest receive thy sight and be filled with the Holy Ghost.

9:18 Et confestim ceciderunt ab oculis ejus tamquam squamæ, et visum recepit : et surgens baptizatus est.

9:18 And immediately there fell from his eyes as it were scales: and he received his sight. And rising up, he was baptized.

9:19 Et cum accepisset cibum, confortatus est. Fuit autem cum discipulis qui erant Damasci per dies aliquot.

9:19 And when he had taken meat, he was strengthened. And he was with the disciples that were at Damascus, for some days.

9:20 Et continuo in synagogis prædicabat Jesum, quoniam hic est Filius Dei.

9:20 And immediately he preached Jesus in the synagogues, that he is the son of God.

9:21 Stupebant autem omnes qui audiebant, et dicebant : Nonne hic est qui expugnabat in Jerusalem eos qui invocabant nomen istud : et huc ad hoc venit, ut vinctos illos duceret ad principes sacerdotum ?

9:21 And all that heard him were astonished and said: Is not this he who persecuted in Jerusalem those that called upon this name and came hither for that intent, that he might carry them bound to the chief priests?

9:22 Saulus autem multo magis convalescebat, et confundebat Judæos qui habitabant Damasci, affirmans quoniam hic est Christus.

9:22 But Saul increased much more in strength and confounded the Jews who dwelt at Damascus, affirming that this is the Christ.

9:23 Cum autem implerentur dies multi, consilium fecerunt in unum Judæi ut eum interficerent.

9:23 And when many days were passed, the Jews consulted together to kill him.

9:24 Notæ autem factæ sunt Saulo insidiæ eorum. Custodiebant autem et portas die ac nocte, ut eum interficerent.

9:24 But their lying in wait was made known to Saul. And they watched the gates also day and night, that they might kill him.

9:25 Accipientes autem eum discipuli nocte, per murum dimiserunt eum, submittentes in sporta.

9:25 But the disciples, taking him in the night, conveyed him away by the wall, letting him down in a basket.

9:26 Cum autem venisset in Jerusalem, tentabat se jungere discipulis, et omnes timebant eum, non credentes quod esset discipulus.

9:26 And when he was come into Jerusalem, he essayed to join himself to the disciples: and they all were afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple.

9:27 Barnabas autem apprehensum illum duxit ad Apostolos : et narravit illis quomodo in via vidisset Dominum, et quia locutus est ei, et quomodo in Damasco fiducialiter egerit in nomine Jesu.

9:27 But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles and told them how he had seen the Lord, and that he had spoken to him: and how in Damascus he had dealt confidently in the name of Jesus.

9:28 Et erat cum illis intrans et exiens in Jerusalem, et fiducialiter agens in nomine Domini.

9:28 And he was with them, coming in and going out in Jerusalem and dealing confidently in the name of the Lord.

9:29 Loquebatur quoque gentibus, et disputabat cum Græcis : illi autem quærebant occidere eum.

9:29 He spoke also to the Gentiles and disputed with the Greeks. But they sought to kill him.

9:30 Quod cum cognovissent fratres, deduxerunt eum Cæsaream, et dimiserunt Tarsum.

9:30 Which when the brethren had known, they brought him down to Caesarea and sent him away to Tarsus.

9:31 Ecclesia quidem per totam Judæam, et Galilæam, et Samariam habebat pacem, et ædificabatur ambulans in timore Domini, et consolatione Sancti Spiritus replebatur.

9:31 Now, the church had peace throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria: and was edified, walking in the fear of the Lord: and was filled with the consolation of the Holy Ghost.

9:32 Factum est autem, ut Petrus dum pertransiret universos, deveniret ad sanctos qui habitabant Lyddæ.

9:32 And it came to pass that Peter, as he passed through, visiting all, came to the saints who dwelt at Lydda.

9:33 Invenit autem ibi hominem quemdam, nomine Æneam, ab annis octo jacentem in grabato, qui erat paralyticus.

9:33 And he found there a certain man named Eneas, who had kept his bed for eight years, who was ill of the palsy.

9:34 Et ait illi Petrus : Ænea, sanat te Dominus Jesus Christus : surge, et sterne tibi. Et continuo surrexit.

9:34 And Peter said to him: Eneas, the Lord Jesus Christ healeth thee. Arise and make thy bed. And immediately he arose.

9:35 Et viderunt eum omnes qui habitabant Lyddæ et Saronæ : qui conversi sunt ad Dominum.

9:35 And all that dwelt at Lydda and Saron saw him: who were converted to the Lord.

9:36 In Joppe autem fuit quædam discipula, nomine Tabitha, quæ interpretata dicitur Dorcas. Hæc erat plena operibus bonis et eleemosynis quas faciebat.

9:36 And in Joppe there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.

9:37 Factum est autem in diebus illis ut infirmata moreretur. Quam cum lavissent, posuerunt eam in cœnaculo.

9:37 And it came to pass in those days that she was sick and died. Whom when they had washed, they laid her in an upper chamber.

9:38 Cum autem prope esset Lydda ad Joppen, discipuli, audientes quia Petrus esset in ea, miserunt duos viros ad eum, rogantes : Ne pigriteris venire ad nos.

9:38 And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppe, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent unto him two men, desiring him that he would not be slack to come unto them.

9:39 Exsurgens autem Petrus, venit cum illis. Et cum advenisset, duxerunt illum in cœnaculum : et circumsteterunt illum omnes viduæ flentes, et ostendentes ei tunicas et vestes quas faciebat illis Dorcas.

9:39 And Peter rising up went with them. And when he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber. And all the widows stood about him, weeping and shewing him the coats and garments which Dorcas made them.

9:40 Ejectis autem omnibus foras, Petrus ponens genua oravit : et conversus ad corpus, dixit : Tabitha, surge. At illa aperuit oculos suos : et viso Petro, resedit.

9:40 And they all being put forth, Peter, kneeling down, prayed. And turning to the body, he said: Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes and, seeing Peter, sat up.

9:41 Dans autem illi manum, erexit eam. Et cum vocasset sanctos et viduas, assignavit eam vivam.

9:41 And giving her his hand, he lifted her up. And when he had called the saints and the widows, he presented her alive.

9:42 Notum autem factum est per universam Joppen : et crediderunt multi in Domino.

9:42 And it was made known throughout all Joppe. And many believed in the Lord.

9:43 Factum est autem ut dies multos moraretur in Joppe, apud Simonem quemdam coriarium.

9:43 And it cane to pass that he abode many days in Joppe, with one Simon a tanner.

Chapter 10

10:1 Vir autem quidam erat in Cæsarea, nomine Cornelius, centurio cohortis quæ dicitur Italica,

10:1 And there was a certain man in Caesarea, named Cornelius, a centurion of that which is called the Italian band:

10:2 religiosus, ac timens Deum cum omni domo sua, faciens eleemosynas multas plebi, et deprecans Deum semper.

10:2 A religious man, and fearing God with all his house, giving much alms to the people and always praying to God.

10:3 Is vidit in visu manifeste, quasi hora diei nona, angelum Dei introëuntem ad se, et dicentem sibi : Corneli.

10:3 This man saw in a vision manifestly, about the ninth hour of the day, an angel of God coming in unto him and saying to him: Cornelius.

10:4 At ille intuens eum, timore correptus, dixit : Quid est, domine ? Dixit autem illi : Orationes tuæ et eleemosynæ tuæ ascenderunt in memoriam in conspectu Dei.

10:4 And he, beholding him. being seized with fear, said: What is it, Lord? And he said to him: Thy prayers and thy alms are ascended for a memorial in the sight of God.

10:5 Et nunc mitte viros in Joppen, et accersi Simonem quemdam, qui cognominatur Petrus :

10:5 And now send men to Joppe: and call hither one Simon, who is surnamed Peter.

10:6 hic hospitatur apud Simonem quemdam coriarium, cujus est domus juxta mare : hic dicet tibi quid te oporteat facere.

10:6 He lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea side. He will tell thee what thou must do.

10:7 Et cum discessisset angelus qui loquebatur illi, vocavit duos domesticos suos, et militem metuentem Dominum ex his qui illi parebant.

10:7 And when the angel who spoke to him was departed, he called two of his household servants and a soldier who feared the Lord, of them that were under him.

10:8 Quibus cum narrasset omnia, misit illos in Joppen.

10:8 To whom when he had related all, he sent them to Joppe.

10:9 Postera autem die, iter illis facientibus, et appropinquantibus civitati, ascendit Petrus in superiora ut oraret circa horam sextam.

10:9 And on the next day, whilst they were going on their journey and drawing nigh to the city, Peter went up to the higher parts of the house to pray, about the sixth hour.

10:10 Et cum esuriret, voluit gustare. Parantibus autem illis, cecidit super eum mentis excessus :

10:10 And being hungry, he was desirous to taste somewhat. And as they were preparing, there came upon him an ecstasy of mind.

10:11 et vidit cælum apertum, et descendens vas quoddam, velut linteum magnum, quatuor initiis submitti de cælo in terram,

10:11 And he saw the heaven opened and a certain vessel descending, as it were a great linen sheet let down by the four corners from heaven to the earth:

10:12 in quo erant omnia quadrupedia, et serpentia terræ, et volatilia cæli.

10:12 Wherein were all manner of four-footed beasts and creeping things of the earth and fowls of the air.

10:13 Et facta est vox ad eum : Surge, Petre : occide, et manduca.

10:13 And there came a voice to him: Arise, Peter. Kill and eat.

10:14 Ait autem Petrus : Absit Domine, quia numquam manducavi omne commune et immundum.

10:14 But Peter said: Far be it from me. For I never did eat any thing that is common and unclean.

10:15 Et vox iterum secundo ad eum : Quod Deus purificavit, tu commune ne dixeris.

10:15 And the voice spoke to him again the second time: That which God hath cleansed, do not thou call common.

10:16 Hoc autem factum est per ter : et statim receptum est vas in cælum.

10:16 And this was done thrice. And presently the vessel was taken up into heaven.

10:17 Et dum intra se hæsitaret Petrus quidnam esset visio quam vidisset, ecce viri qui missi erant a Cornelio, inquirentes domum Simonis astiterunt ad januam.

10:17 Now, whilst Peter was doubting within himself what the vision that he had seen should mean, behold the men who were sent from Cornelius, inquiring for Simon's house, stood at the gate.

10:18 Et cum vocassent, interrogabant, si Simon qui cognominatur Petrus illic haberet hospitium.

10:18 And when they had called, they asked if Simon, who is surnamed Peter, were lodged there.

10:19 Petro autem cogitante de visione, dixit Spiritus ei : Ecce viri tres quærunt te.

10:19 And as Peter was thinking of the vision, the Spirit said to him: Behold three men seek thee.

10:20 Surge itaque, descende, et vade cum eis nihil dubitans : quia ego misi illos.

10:20 Arise, therefore: get thee down and go with them, doubting nothing: for I have sent them.

10:21 Descendens autem Petrus ad viros, dixit : Ecce ego sum, quem quæritis : quæ causa est, propter quam venistis ?

10:21 Then Peter, going down to the men, said: Behold, I am he whom you seek. What is the cause for which you are come?

10:22 Qui dixerunt : Cornelius centurio, vir justus et timens Deum, et testimonium habens ab universa gente Judæorum, responsum accepit ab angelo sancto accersire te in domum suam, et audire verba abs te.

10:22 Who said: Cornelius, a centurion, a just man and one that feareth God, and having good testimony from all the nation of the Jews, received an answer of an holy angel, to send for thee into his house And to hear words of thee.

10:23 Introducens ergo eos, recepit hospitio. Sequenti autem die, surgens profectus est cum illis, et quidam ex fratribus ab Joppe comitati sunt eum.

10:23 Then bringing them in, he lodged them. And the day following, he arose and went with them: and some of the brethren from Joppe accompanied him.

10:24 Altera autem die introivit Cæsaream. Cornelius vero exspectabat illos, convocatis cognatis suis et necessariis amicis.

10:24 And the morrow after, he entered into Caesarea. And Cornelius waited for them, having called together his kinsmen and special friends.

10:25 Et factum est cum introisset Petrus, obvius venit ei Cornelius, et procidens ad pedes ejus adoravit.

10:25 And it came to pass that when Peter was come in, Cornelius came to meet him and falling at his feet adored.

10:26 Petrus vero elevavit eum, dicens : Surge : et ego ipse homo sum.

10:26 But Peter lifted him up, saying: Arise: I myself also am a man.

10:27 Et loquens cum illo intravit, et invenit multos qui convenerant :

10:27 And talking with him, he went in and found many that were come together.

10:28 dixitque ad illos : Vos scitis quomodo abominatum sit viro Judæo conjungi aut accedere ad alienigenam : sed mihi ostendit Deus neminem communem aut immundum dicere hominem.

10:28 And he said to them: you know how abominable it is for a man that is a Jew to keep company or to come unto one of another nation: but God hath shewed to me, to call no man common or unclean.

10:29 Propter quod sine dubitatione veni accersitus. Interrogo ergo, quam ob causam accersistis me ?

10:29 For which cause, making no doubt, I came when I was sent for. I ask, therefore, for what cause you have sent for me?

10:30 Et Cornelius ait : A nudiusquarta die usque ad hanc horam, orans eram hora nona in domo mea, et ecce vir stetit ante me in veste candida, et ait :

10:30 And Cornelius said: Four days ago, unto this hour, I was praying in my house, at the ninth hour and behold a man stood before me in white apparel and said:

10:31 Corneli, exaudita est oratio tua, et eleemosynæ tuæ commemoratæ sunt in conspectu Dei.

10:31 Cornelius, thy prayer is heard and thy alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God.

10:32 Mitte ergo in Joppen, et accersi Simonem qui cognominatur Petrus : hic hospitatur in domo Simonis coriarii juxta mare.

10:32 Send therefore to Joppe: and call hither Simon, who is surnamed Peter. He lodgeth in the house of Simon a tanner, by the sea side.

10:33 Confestim ergo misi ad te : et tu benefecisti veniendo. Nunc ergo omnes nos in conspectu tuo adsumus audire omnia quæcumque tibi præcepta sunt a Domino.

10:33 Immediately therefore I sent to thee: and thou hast done well in coming. Now, therefore, all we are present in thy sight to hear all things whatsoever are commanded thee by the Lord.

10:34 Aperiens autem Petrus os suum, dixit : In veritate comperi quia non est personarum acceptor Deus ;

10:34 And Peter opening his mouth, said: in very deed I perceive that God is not a respecter of persons.

10:35 sed in omni gente qui timet eum, et operatur justitiam, acceptus est illi.

10:35 But in every nation, he that feareth him and worketh justice is acceptable to him.

10:36 Verbum misit Deus filiis Israël, annuntians pacem per Jesum Christum (hic est omnium Dominus).

10:36 God sent the word to the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ (He is Lord of all).

10:37 Vos scitis quod factum est verbum per universam Judæam : incipiens enim a Galilæa post baptismum quod prædicavit Joannes,

10:37 You know the word which hath been published through all Judea: for it began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached.

10:38 Jesum a Nazareth : quomodo unxit eum Deus Spiritu Sancto, et virtute, qui pertransiit benefaciendo, et sanando omnes oppressos a diabolo, quoniam Deus erat cum illo.

10:38 Jesus of Nazareth: how God anointed him with the Holy Ghost and with power, who went about doing good and healing all that were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.

10:39 Et nos testes sumus omnium quæ fecit in regione Judæorum, et Jerusalem, quem occiderunt suspendentes in ligno.

10:39 And we are witnesses of all things that he did in the land of the Jews and in Jerusalem: whom they killed, hanging him upon a tree.

10:40 Hunc Deus suscitavit tertia die, et dedit eum manifestum fieri,

10:40 Him God raised up the third day and gave him to be made manifest,

10:41 non omni populo, sed testibus præordinatis a Deo : nobis, qui manducavimus et bibimus cum illo postquam resurrexit a mortuis.

10:41 Not to all the people, but to witnesses preordained by God, even to us, who did eat and drink with him, after he arose again from the dead.

10:42 Et præcepit nobis prædicare populo, et testificari, quia ipse est qui constitutus est a Deo judex vivorum et mortuorum.

10:42 And he commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that it is he who was appointed by God to be judge of the living and of the dead.

10:43 Huic omnes prophetæ testimonium perhibent remissionem peccatorum accipere per nomen ejus omnes qui credunt in eum.

10:43 To him all the prophets give testimony, that by his name all receive remission of sins, who believe in him.

10:44 Adhuc loquente Petro verba hæc, cecidit Spiritus Sanctus super omnes qui audiebant verbum.

10:44 While Peter was yet speaking these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them that heard the word.

10:45 Et obstupuerunt ex circumcisione fideles qui venerant cum Petro, quia et in nationes gratia Spiritus Sancti effusa est.

10:45 And the faithful of the circumcision, who came with Peter, were astonished for that the grace of the Holy Ghost was poured out upon the Gentiles also.

10:46 Audiebant enim illos loquentes linguis, et magnificantes Deum.

10:46 For they heard them speaking with tongues and magnifying God.

10:47 Tunc respondit Petrus : Numquid aquam quis prohibere potest ut non baptizentur hi qui Spiritum Sanctum acceperunt sicut et nos ?

10:47 Then Peter answered: Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, who have received the Holy Ghost, as well as we?

10:48 Et jussit eos baptizari in nomine Domini Jesu Christi. Tunc rogaverunt eum ut maneret apud eos aliquot diebus.

10:48 And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Then they desired him to tarry with them some days.

Chapter 11

11:1 Audierunt autem Apostoli et fratres qui erant in Judæa, quoniam et gentes receperunt verbum Dei.

11:1 And the apostles and brethren, who were in Judea, heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God.

11:2 Cum autem ascendisset Petrus Jerosolymam, disceptabant adversus illum qui erant ex circumcisione,

11:2 And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him,

11:3 dicentes : Quare introisti ad viros præputium habentes, et manducasti cum illis ?

11:3 Saying: Why didst thou go in to men uncircumcised and didst eat with them?

11:4 Incipiens autem Petrus exponebat illis ordinem, dicens :

11:4 But Peter began and declared to them the matter in order, saying:

11:5 Ego eram in civitate Joppe orans, et vidi in excessu mentis visionem, descendens vas quoddam velut linteum magnum quatuor initiis summitti de cælo, et venit usque ad me.

11:5 I was in the city of Joppe praying: and I saw in an ecstasy of mind a vision, a certain vessel descending, as it were a great sheet let down from heaven by four corners. And it came even unto me.

11:6 In quod intuens considerabam, et vidi quadrupedia terræ, et bestias, et reptilia, et volatilia cæli.

11:6 Into which looking, I considered and saw fourfooted creatures of the earth and beasts and creeping things and fowls of the air.

11:7 Audivi autem et vocem dicentem mihi : Surge, Petre : occide, et manduca.

11:7 And I heard also a voice saying to me: Arise, Peter. Kill and eat.

11:8 Dixi autem : Nequaquam Domine : quia commune aut immundum numquam introivit in os meum.

11:8 And I said: Not so, Lord: for nothing common or unclean hath ever entered into my mouth.

11:9 Respondit autem vox secundo de cælo : Quæ Deus mundavit, tu ne commune dixeris.

11:9 And the voice answered again from heaven: What God hath made clean, do not thou call common.

11:10 Hoc autem factum est per ter : et recepta sunt omnia rursum in cælum.

11:10 And this was done three times. And all were taken up again into heaven.

11:11 Et ecce viri tres confestim astiterunt in domo in qua eram, missi a Cæsarea ad me.

11:11 And behold, immediately there were three men come to the house wherein I was, sent to me from Caesarea.

11:12 Dixit autem Spiritus mihi ut irem cum illis, nihil hæsitans. Venerunt autem mecum et sex fratres isti, et ingressi sumus in domum viri.

11:12 And the Spirit said to me that I should go with them, nothing doubting. And these six brethren went with me also: and we entered into the man's house.

11:13 Narravit autem nobis quomodo vidisset angelum in domo sua, stantem et dicentem sibi : Mitte in Joppen, et accersi Simonem qui cognominatur Petrus,

11:13 And he told us how he had seen an angel in his house, standing and saying to him: Send to Joppe and call hither Simon, who is surnamed Peter,

11:14 qui loquetur tibi verba in quibus salvus eris tu, et universa domus tua.

11:14 Who shall speak to thee words whereby thou shalt be saved, and all thy house.

11:15 Cum autem cœpissem loqui, cecidit Spiritus Sanctus super eos, sicut et in nos in initio.

11:15 And when I had begun to speak, the Holy Ghost fell upon them, as upon us also in the beginning.

11:16 Recordatus sum autem verbi Domini, sicut dicebat : Joannes quidem baptizavit aqua, vos autem baptizabimini Spiritu Sancto.

11:16 And I remembered the word of the Lord, how that he said: John indeed baptized with water but you shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost.

11:17 Si ergo eamdem gratiam dedit illis Deus, sicut et nobis qui credidimus in Dominum Jesum Christum : ego quis eram, qui possem prohibere Deum ?

11:17 If then God gave them the same grace as to us also who believed in the Lord Jesus Christ: who was I, that could withstand God?

11:18 His auditis, tacuerunt : et glorificaverunt Deum, dicentes : Ergo et gentibus pœnitentiam dedit Deus ad vitam.

11:18 Having heard these things, they held their peace and glorified God, saying: God then hath also to the Gentiles given repentance, unto life.

11:19 Et illi quidem qui dispersi fuerant a tribulatione quæ facta fuerat sub Stephano, perambulaverunt usque Phœnicen, et Cyprum, et Antiochiam, nemini loquentes verbum, nisi solis Judæis.

11:19 Now they who had been dispersed by the persecution that arose on occasion of Stephen went about as far as Phenice and Cyprus and Antioch, speaking the word to none, but to the Jews only.

11:20 Erant autem quidam ex eis viri Cyprii et Cyrenæi, qui cum introissent Antiochiam, loquebantur et ad Græcos, annuntiantes Dominum Jesum.

11:20 But some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, who, when they were entered into Antioch, spoke also to the Greeks, preaching the Lord Jesus.

11:21 Et erat manus Domini cum eis : multusque numerus credentium conversus est ad Dominum.

11:21 And the hand of he Lord was with them: and a great number believing, were converted to the Lord.

11:22 Pervenit autem sermo ad aures ecclesiæ quæ erat Jerosolymis super istis : et miserunt Barnabam usque ad Antiochiam.

11:22 And the tidings came to the ears of the church that was at Jerusalem, touching these things: and they sent Barnabas as far as Antioch.

11:23 Qui cum pervenisset, et vidisset gratiam Dei, gavisus est : et hortabatur omnes in proposito cordis permanere in Domino :

11:23 Who, when he was come and had seen the grace of God, rejoiced. And he exhorted them all with purpose of heart to continue in the Lord.

11:24 quia erat vir bonus, et plenus Spiritu Sancto, et fide. Et apposita est multa turba Domino.

11:24 For he was a good man and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith. And a great multitude was added to the Lord.

11:25 Profectus est autem Barnabas Tarsum, ut quæreret Saulum : quem cum invenisset, perduxit Antiochiam.

11:25 And Barnabas went to Tarsus to seek Saul: whom, when he had found, he brought to Antioch.

11:26 Et annum totum conversati sunt ibi in ecclesia : et docuerunt turbam multam, ita ut cognominarentur primum Antiochiæ discipuli, christiani.

11:26 And they conversed there in the church a whole year: and they taught a great multitude, so that at Antioch the disciples were first named Christians.

11:27 In his autem diebus supervenerunt ab Jerosolymis prophetæ Antiochiam :

11:27 And in these days there came prophets from Jerusalem to Antioch.

11:28 et surgens unus ex eis nomine Agabus, significabat per spiritum famem magnam futuram in universo orbe terrarum, quæ facta est sub Claudio.

11:28 And one of them named Agabus, rising up, signified by the Spirit that there should be a great famine over the whole world, which came to pass under Claudius.

11:29 Discipuli autem, prout quis habebat, proposuerunt singuli in ministerium mittere habitantibus in Judæa fratribus :

11:29 And the disciples, every man according to his ability, purposed to send relief to the brethren who dwelt in Judea.

11:30 quod et fecerunt, mittentes ad seniores per manus Barnabæ et Sauli.

11:30 Which also they did, sending it to the ancients, by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.

Chapter 12

12:1 Eodem autem tempore misit Herodes rex manus, ut affligeret quosdam de ecclesia.

12:1 And at the same time, Herod the king stretched forth his hands, to afflict some of the church.

12:2 Occidit autem Jacobum fratrem Joannis gladio.

12:2 And he killed James, the brother of John, With the sword.

12:3 Videns autem quia placeret Judæis, apposuit ut apprehenderet et Petrum. Erant autem dies Azymorum.

12:3 And seeing that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded to take up Peter also. Now it was in the days of the Azymes.

12:4 Quem cum apprehendisset, misit in carcerem, tradens quatuor quaternionibus militum custodiendum, volens post Pascha producere eum populo.

12:4 And when he had apprehended him, he cast him into prison, delivering him to four files of soldiers, to be kept, intending, after the pasch, to bring him forth to the people.

12:5 Et Petrus quidem servabatur in carcere. Oratio autem fiebat sine intermissione ab ecclesia ad Deum pro eo.

12:5 Peter therefore was kept in prison. But prayer was made without ceasing by the church unto God for him.

12:6 Cum autem producturus eum esset Herodes, in ipsa nocte erat Petrus dormiens inter duos milites, vinctus catenis duabus : et custodes ante ostium custodiebant carcerem.

12:6 And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and the keepers before the door kept the prison.

12:7 Et ecce angelus Domini astitit, et lumen refulsit in habitaculo : percussoque latere Petri, excitavit eum, dicens : Surge velociter. Et ceciderunt catenæ de manibus ejus.

12:7 And behold an angel of the Lord stood by him and a light shined in the room. And he, striking Peter on the side, raised him up, saying: Arise quickly. And the chains fell off from his hands.

12:8 Dixit autem angelus ad eum : Præcingere, et calcea te caligas tuas. Et fecit sic. Et dixit illi : Circumda tibi vestimentum tuum, et sequere me.

12:8 And the angel said to him: Gird thyself and put on thy sandals. And he did so. And he said to him: Cast thy garment about thee and follow me,

12:9 Et exiens sequebatur eum, et nesciebat quia verum est, quod fiebat per angelum : existimabat autem se visum videre.

12:9 And going out, he followed him. And he knew not that it was true which was done by the angel: but thought he saw a vision.

12:10 Transeuntes autem primam et secundam custodiam, venerunt ad portam ferream, quæ ducit ad civitatem : quæ ultro aperta est eis. Et exeuntes processerunt vicum unum : et continuo discessit angelus ab eo.

12:10 And passing through the first and the second ward, they came to the iron gate that leadeth to the city which of itself opened to them. And going out, they passed on through one street. And immediately the angel departed from him.

12:11 Et Petrus ad se reversus, dixit : Nunc scio vere quia misit Dominus angelum suum, et eripuit me de manu Herodis, et de omni exspectatione plebis Judæorum.

12:11 And Peter coming to himself, said: Now I know in very deed that the Lord hath sent his angel and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews.

12:12 Consideransque venit ad domum Mariæ matris Joannis, qui cognominatus est Marcus, ubi erant multi congregati, et orantes.

12:12 And considering, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, who was surnamed Mark, where many were gathered together and praying.

12:13 Pulsante autem eo ostium januæ, processit puella ad audiendum, nomine Rhode.

12:13 And when he knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken. whose name was Rhode.

12:14 Et ut cognovit vocem Petri, præ gaudio non aperuit januam, sed intro currens nuntiavit stare Petrum ante januam.

12:14 And as soon as she knew Peter's voice, she opened not the gate for joy: but running in she told that Peter stood before the gate.

12:15 At illi dixerunt ad eam : Insanis. Illa autem affirmabat sic se habere. Illi autem dicebant : Angelus ejus est.

12:15 But they said to her: Thou art mad. But she affirmed that it was so. Then said they: It is his angel.

12:16 Petrus autem perseverabat pulsans. Cum autem aperuissent, viderunt eum, et obstupuerunt.

12:16 But Peter continued knocking. And when they had opened, they saw him and were astonished.

12:17 Annuens autem eis manu ut tacerent, narravit quomodo Dominus eduxisset eum de carcere, dixitque : Nuntiate Jacobo et fratribus hæc. Et egressus abiit in alium locum.

12:17 But he, beckoning to them with his hand to hold their peace, told how the Lord had brought him out of prison. And he said: Tell these things to James and to the brethren. And going out, he went into another place.

12:18 Facta autem die, erat non parva turbatio inter milites, quidnam factum esset de Petro.

12:18 Now when day was come, there was no small stir among the soldiers, what was become of Peter.

12:19 Herodes autem cum requisisset eum et non invenisset, inquisitione facta de custodibus, jussit eos duci : descendensque a Judæa in Cæsaream, ibi commoratus est.

12:19 And when Herod had sought for him and found him not, having examined the keepers, he commanded they should be put to death. And going down from Judea to Caesarea, he abode there.

12:20 Erat autem iratus Tyriis et Sidoniis. At illi unanimes venerunt ad eum, et persuaso Blasto, qui erat super cubiculum regis, postulabant pacem, eo quod alerentur regiones eorum ab illo.

12:20 And he was angry with the Tyrians and the Sidonians. But they with one accord came to him: and, having gained Blastus who was the king's chamberlain, they desired peace, because their countries were nourished by him.

12:21 Statuto autem die Herodes vestitus veste regia sedit pro tribunali, et concionabatur ad eos.

12:21 And upon a day appointed, Herod being arrayed in kingly apparel, sat in the judgment seat and made an oration to them.

12:22 Populus autem acclamabat : Dei voces, et non hominis.

12:22 And the people made acclamation, saying: It is the voice of a god, and not of a man.

12:23 Confestim autem percussit eum angelus Domini, eo quod non dedisset honorem Deo : et consumptus a vermibus, expiravit.

12:23 And forthwith an angel of the Lord struck him, because he had not given the honour to God: and, being eaten up by worms, he gave up the ghost.

12:24 Verbum autem Domini crescebat, et multiplicabatur.

12:24 But the word of the Lord increased and multiplied.

12:25 Barnabas autem et Saulus reversi sunt ab Jerosolymis expleto ministerio assumpto Joanne, qui cognominatus est Marcus.

12:25 And Barnabas and Saul, returned from Jerusalem, having fulfilled their ministry, taking with them John who was surnamed Mark.

Chapter 13

13:1 Erant autem in ecclesia quæ erat Antiochiæ, prophetæ et doctores, in quibus Barnabas, et Simon qui vocabatur Niger, et Lucius Cyrenensis, et Manahen, qui erat Herodis Tetrarchæ collactaneus, et Saulus.

13:1 Now there were in the church which was at Antioch prophets and doctors, among whom was Barnabas and Simon who was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene and Manahen who was the foster brother of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.

13:2 Ministrantibus autem illis Domino, et jejunantibus, dixit illis Spiritus Sanctus : Segregate mihi Saulum et Barnabam in opus ad quod assumpsi eos.

13:2 And as they were ministering to the Lord and fasting, the Holy Ghost said to them: Separate me Saul and Barnabas, for the work whereunto I have taken them.

13:3 Tunc jejunantes et orantes, imponentesque eis manus, dimiserunt illos.

13:3 Then they fasting and praying and imposing their hands upon them, sent them away.

13:4 Et ipsi quidem missi a Spiritu Sancto abierunt Seleuciam : et inde navigaverunt Cyprum.

13:4 So they, being sent by the Holy Ghost, went to Seleucia: and from thence they sailed to Cyprus.

13:5 Et cum venissent Salaminam, prædicabant verbum Dei in synagogis Judæorum. Habebant autem et Joannem in ministerio.

13:5 And when they were come to Salamina, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews. And they had John also in the ministry.

13:6 Et cum perambulassent universam insulam usque Paphum, invenerunt quemdam virum magum pseudoprophetam, Judæum, cui nomen erat Barjesu,

13:6 And when they had gone through the whole island, as far as Paphos, they found a certain man, a magician, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name was Bar-Jesu:

13:7 qui erat cum proconsule Sergio Paulo viro prudente. Hic, accersitis Barnaba et Saulo, desiderabat audire verbum Dei.

13:7 Who was with the proconsul Sergius Paulus, a prudent man. He, sending for Barnabas and Saul, desired to hear the word of God.

13:8 Resistebat autem illis Elymas magus (sic enim interpretatur nomen ejus), quærens avertere proconsulem a fide.

13:8 But Elymas the magician (for so his name is interpreted) withstood them, seeking to turn away the proconsul from the faith.

13:9 Saulus autem, qui et Paulus, repletus Spiritu Sancto, intuens in eum,

13:9 Then Saul, otherwise Paul, filled with the Holy Ghost, looking upon him,

13:10 dixit : O plene omni dolo et omni fallacia, fili diaboli, inimice omnis justitiæ, non desinis subvertere vias Domini rectas.

13:10 Said: O full of all guile and of all deceit, child of the devil, enemy of all justice, thou ceases not to pervert the right ways of the Lord.

13:11 Et nunc ecce manus Domini super te, et eris cæcus, non videns solem usque ad tempus. Et confestim cecidit in eum caligo et tenebræ : et circuiens quærebat qui ei manum daret.

13:11 And now behold, the hand of the Lord is upon thee: and thou shalt be blind, not seeing the sun for a time. And immediately there fell a mist and darkness upon him: and going about, he sought some one to lead him by the hand.

13:12 Tunc proconsul cum vidisset factum, credidit admirans super doctrina Domini.

13:12 Then the proconsul, when he had seen what was done, believed, admiring at the doctrine of the Lord.

13:13 Et cum a Papho navigassent Paulus et qui cum eo erant, venerunt Pergen Pamphyliæ. Joannes autem discedens ab eis, reversus est Jerosolymam.

13:13 Now when Paul and they that were with him had sailed from Paphos, they came to Perge in Pamphylia. And John departing from them, returned to Jerusalem.

13:14 Illi vero pertranseuntes Pergen, venerunt Antiochiam Pisidiæ : et ingressi synagogam die sabbatorum, sederunt.

13:14 But they, passing through Perge, came to Antioch in Pisidia: and, entering into the Synagogue on the sabbath day, they sat down.

13:15 Post lectionem autem legis et prophetarum, miserunt principes synagogæ ad eos, dicentes : Viri fratres, si quis est in vobis sermo exhortationis ad plebem, dicite.

13:15 And after the reading of the law and the prophets, the rulers of the synagogue sent to them, saying: Ye men, brethren, if you have any word of exhortation to make to the people, speak.

13:16 Surgens autem Paulus, et manu silentium indicens, ait : Viri Israëlitæ, et qui timetis Deum, audite :

13:16 Then Paul rising up and with his hand bespeaking silence, said: Ye men of Israel and you that fear God, give ear.

13:17 Deus plebis Israël elegit patres nostros, et plebem exaltavit cum essent incolæ in terra Ægypti, et in brachio excelso eduxit eos ex ea,

13:17 The God of the people of Israel chose our fathers and exalted the people when they were sojourners in the land of Egypt: And with an high arm brought them out from thence:

13:18 et per quadraginta annorum tempus mores eorum sustinuit in deserto.

13:18 And for the space of forty years endured their manners in the desert:

13:19 Et destruens gentes septem in terra Chanaan, sorte distribuit eis terram eorum,

13:19 And, destroying seven nations in the land of Chaanan, divided their land among them by lot.

13:20 quasi post quadringentos et quinquaginta annos : et post hæc dedit judices, usque ad Samuel prophetam.

13:20 As it were, after four hundred and fifty years. And after these things, he gave unto them judges, until Samuel the prophet.

13:21 Et exinde postulaverunt regem : et dedit illis Deus Saul filium Cis, virum de tribu Benjamin, annis quadraginta :

13:21 And after that they desired a king: and God gave them Saul the son of Cis, a man of the tribe of Benjamin, forty years.

13:22 et amoto illo, suscitavit illis David regem : cui testimonium perhibens, dixit : Inveni David filium Jesse, virum secundum cor meum, qui faciet omnes voluntates meas.

13:22 And when he had removed him, he raised them up David to be king: to whom giving testimony, he said: I have found David, the son of Jesse, a man according to my own heart, who shall do all my wills.

13:23 Hujus Deus ex semine secundum promissionem eduxit Israël salvatorem Jesum,

13:23 Of this man's seed, God, according to his promise, hath raised up to Israel a Saviour Jesus:

13:24 prædicante Joanne ante faciem adventus ejus baptismum pœnitentiæ omni populo Israël.

13:24 John first preaching, before his coming, the baptism of penance to all the people of Israel.

13:25 Cum impleret autem Joannes cursum suum, dicebat : Quem me arbitramini esse, non sum ego : sed ecce venit post me, cujus non sum dignus calceamenta pedum solvere.

13:25 And when John was fulfilling his course, he said: I am not he whom you think me to be. But behold, there cometh one after me, whose shoes of his feet I am not worthy to loose.

13:26 Viri fratres, filii generis Abraham, et qui in vobis timent Deum, vobis verbum salutis hujus missum est.

13:26 Men, brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, and whosoever among you fear God: to you the word of this salvation is sent.

13:27 Qui enim habitabant Jerusalem, et principes ejus hunc ignorantes, et voces prophetarum quæ per omne sabbatum leguntur, judicantes impleverunt,

13:27 For they that inhabited Jerusalem and the rulers thereof, not knowing him, nor the voices of the prophets which are read every sabbath, judging him, have fulfilled them.

13:28 et nullam causam mortis invenientes in eo, petierunt a Pilato ut interficerent eum.

13:28 And finding no cause of death in him, they desired of Pilate that they might kill him.

13:29 Cumque consummassent omnia quæ de eo scripta erant, deponentes eum de ligno, posuerunt eum in monumento.

13:29 And when they had fulfilled all things that were written of him, taking him down from the tree, they laid him in a sepulchre.

13:30 Deus vero suscitavit eum a mortuis tertia die : qui visus est per dies multos his

13:30 But God raised him up from the dead the third day.

13:31 qui simul ascenderant cum eo de Galilæa in Jerusalem : qui usque nunc sunt testes ejus ad plebem.

13:31 Who was seen for many days by them who came up with him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who to this present are his witnesses to the people.

13:32 Et nos vobis annuntiamus eam, quæ ad patres nostros repromissio facta est :

13:32 And we declare unto you that the promise which was made to our fathers,

13:33 quoniam hanc Deus adimplevit filiis nostris resuscitans Jesum, sicut et in psalmo secundo scriptum est : Filius meus es tu, ego hodie genui te.

13:33 This same God hath fulfilled to our children, raising up Jesus, as in the second psalm also is written: Thou art my Son: this day have I begotten thee.

13:34 Quod autem suscitavit eum a mortuis, amplius jam non reversurum in corruptionem, ita dixit : Quia dabo vobis sancta David fidelia.

13:34 And to shew that he raised him up from the dead, not to return now any more to corruption, he said thus: I will give you the holy things of David, faithful.

13:35 Ideoque et alias dicit : Non dabis sanctum tuum videre corruptionem.

13:35 And therefore, in another place also, he saith: Thou shalt not suffer thy holy one to see corruption.

13:36 David enim in sua generatione cum administrasset, voluntati Dei dormivit : et appositus est ad patres suos, et vidit corruptionem.

13:36 For David, when he had served in his generation, according to the will of God, slept: and was laid unto his fathers and saw corruption.

13:37 Quem vero Deus suscitavit a mortuis, non vidit corruptionem.

13:37 But he whom God hath raised from the dead saw no corruption.

13:38 Notum igitur sit vobis, viri fratres, quia per hunc vobis remissio peccatorum annuntiatur, et ab omnibus quibus non potuistis in lege Moysi justificari,

13:38 Be it known therefore to you, men, brethren, that through him forgiveness of sins is preached to you: and from all the things from which you could not be justified by the law of Moses.

13:39 in hoc omnis qui credit, justificatur.

13:39 In him every one that believeth is justified.

13:40 Videte ergo ne superveniat vobis quod dictum est in prophetis :

13:40 Beware, therefore, lest that come upon you which is spoken in the prophets:

13:41 Videte contemptores, et admiramini, et disperdimini : quia opus operor ego in diebus vestris, opus quod non credetis, si quis enarraverit vobis.

13:41 Behold, ye despisers, and wonder and perish: for I work a work in your days, a work which you will not believe, if any man shall tell it you.

13:42 Exeuntibus autem illis rogabant ut sequenti sabbato loquerentur sibi verba hæc.

13:42 And as they went out, they desired them that on the next sabbath they would speak unto them these words.

13:43 Cumque dimissa esset synagoga, secuti sunt multi Judæorum, et colentium advenarum, Paulum et Barnabam : qui loquentes suadebant eis ut permanerent in gratia Dei.

13:43 And when the synagogue was broken up, many of the Jews and of the strangers who served God followed Paul and Barnabas: who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God.

13:44 Sequenti vero sabbato pene universa civitas convenit audire verbum Dei.

13:44 But the next sabbath day, the whole city almost came together, to hear the word of God.

13:45 Videntes autem turbas Judæi, repleti sunt zelo, et contradicebant his quæ a Paulo dicebantur, blasphemantes.

13:45 And the Jews, seeing the multitudes, were filled with envy and contradicted those things which were said by Paul, blaspheming.

13:46 Tunc constanter Paulus et Barnabas dixerunt : Vobis oportebat primum loqui verbum Dei : sed quoniam repellitis illud, et indignos vos judicatis æternæ vitæ, ecce convertimur ad gentes.

13:46 Then Paul and Barnabas said boldly: To you it behoved us first to speak the word of God: but because you reject it and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life, behold we turn to the Gentiles.

13:47 Sic enim præcepit nobis Dominus : Posui te in lucem gentium, ut sis in salutem usque ad extremum terræ.

13:47 For so the Lord hath commanded us: I have set thee to be the light of the Gentiles: that thou mayest be for salvation unto the utmost part of the earth.

13:48 Audientes autem gentes, gavisæ sunt, et glorificabant verbum Domini : et crediderunt quotquot erant præordinati ad vitam æternam.

13:48 And the Gentiles hearing it were glad and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to life everlasting believed.

13:49 Disseminabatur autem verbum Domini per universam regionem.

13:49 And the word of the Lord was published throughout the whole country.

13:50 Judæi autem concitaverunt mulieres religiosas et honestas, et primos civitatis, et excitaverunt persecutionem in Paulum et Barnabam : et ejecerunt eos de finibus suis.

13:50 But the Jews stirred up religious and honourable women and the chief men of the city: and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas: and cast them out of their coasts.

13:51 At illi excusso pulvere pedum in eos, venerunt Iconium.

13:51 But they, shaking off the dust of their feet against them, came to Iconium.

13:52 Discipuli quoque replebantur gaudio, et Spiritu Sancto.

13:52 And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Ghost.

Chapter 14

14:1 Factum est autem Iconii, ut simul introirent in synagogam Judæorum, et loquerentur, ita ut crederet Judæorum et Græcorum copiosa multitudo.

14:1 And it came to pass in Iconium that they entered together into the synagogue of the Jews and so spoke that a very great multitude both of the Jews and of the Greeks did believe.

14:2 Qui vero increduli fuerunt Judæi, suscitaverunt et ad iracundiam concitaverunt animas gentium adversus fratres.

14:2 But the unbelieving Jews stirred up and incensed the minds of the Gentiles against the brethren.

14:3 Multo igitur tempore demorati sunt, fiducialiter agentes in Domino, testimonium perhibente verbo gratiæ suæ, dante signa et prodigia fieri per manus eorum.

14:3 A long time therefore they abode there, dealing confidently in the Lord, who gave testimony to the word of his grace, granting signs and wonders to be done by their hands.

14:4 Divisa est autem multitudo civitatis : et quidam quidem erant cum Judæis, quidam vero cum Apostolis.

14:4 And the multitude of the city was divided. And some of them indeed held with the Jews, but some with the apostles.

14:5 Cum autem factus esset impetus gentilium et Judæorum cum principibus suis, ut contumeliis afficerent, et lapidarent eos,

14:5 And when there was an assault made by the Gentiles and the Jews with their rulers, to use them contumeliously and to stone them:

14:6 intelligentes confugerunt ad civitates Lycaoniæ Lystram et Derben, et universam in circuitu regionem, et ibi evangelizantes erant.

14:6 They, understanding it, fled to Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, and to the whole country round about: and were there preaching the gospel.

14:7 Et quidam vir Lystris infirmus pedibus sedebat, claudus ex utero matris suæ, qui numquam ambulaverat.

14:7 And there sat a certain man at Lystra, impotent in his feet, a cripple from his mother's womb, who never had walked.

14:8 Hic audivit Paulum loquentem. Qui intuitus eum, et videns quia fidem haberet ut salvus fieret,

14:8 This same heard Paul speaking. Who looking upon him and seeing that he had faith to be healed,

14:9 dixit magna voce : Surge super pedes tuos rectus. Et exilivit, et ambulabat.

14:9 Said with a loud voice: Stand upright on thy feet. And he leaped up and walked.

14:10 Turbæ autem cum vidissent quod fecerat Paulus, levaverunt vocem suam lycaonice, dicentes : Dii similes facti hominibus descenderunt ad nos.

14:10 And when the multitudes had seen what Paul had done, they lifted up their voice in the Lycaonian tongue, saying: The gods are come down to us in the likeness of men.

14:11 Et vocabant Barnabam Jovem, Paulum vero Mercurium : quoniam ipse erat dux verbi.

14:11 And they called Barnabas, Jupiter: but Paul, Mercury: because he was chief speaker.

14:12 Sacerdos quoque Jovis, qui erat ante civitatem, tauros et coronas ante januas afferens, cum populis volebat sacrificare.

14:12 The priest also of Jupiter that was before the city, bringing oxen and garlands before the gate, would have offered sacrifice with the people.

14:13 Quod ubi audierunt Apostoli, Barnabas et Paulus, conscissis tunicis suis exilierunt in turbas, clamantes

14:13 Which, when the apostles Barnabas and Paul had heard, rending their clothes, they leaped out among the people, crying,

14:14 et dicentes : Viri, quid hæc facitis ? et nos mortales sumus, similes vobis homines, annuntiantes vobis ab his vanis converti ad Deum vivum, qui fecit cælum, et terram, et mare, et omnia quæ in eis sunt :

14:14 And saying: Ye men, why do ye these things? We also are mortals, men like unto you, preaching to you to be converted from these vain things to the living God, who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and all things that are in them:

14:15 qui in præteritis generationibus dimisit omnes gentes ingredi vias suas.

14:15 Who in times past, suffered all nations to walk in their own ways.

14:16 Et quidem non sine testimonio semetipsum reliquit benefaciens de cælo, dans pluvias et tempora fructifera, implens cibo et lætitia corda nostra.

14:16 Nevertheless he left not himself without testimony, doing good from heaven, giving rains and fruitful Seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness.

14:17 Et hæc dicentes, vix sedaverunt turbas ne sibi immolarent.

14:17 And speaking these things, they scarce restrained the people from sacrificing to them.

14:18 Supervenerunt autem quidam ab Antiochia et Iconio Judæi : et persuasis turbis, lapidantesque Paulum, traxerunt extra civitatem, existimantes eum mortuum esse.

14:18 Now there came thither certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium: and, persuading the multitude and stoning Paul, drew him out of the city, thinking him to be dead.

14:19 Circumdantibus autem eum discipulis, surgens intravit civitatem, et postera die profectus est cum Barnaba in Derben.

14:19 But as the disciples stood round about him, he rose up and entered into the city: and the next day he departed with Barnabas to Derbe.

14:20 Cumque evangelizassent civitati illi, et docuissent multos, reversi sunt Lystram, et Iconium, et Antiochiam,

14:20 And when they had preached the gospel to that city and had taught many, they returned again to Lystra and to Iconium and to Antioch:

14:21 confirmantes animas discipulorum, exhortantesque ut permanerent in fide : et quoniam per multas tribulationes oportet nos intrare in regnum Dei.

14:21 Confirming the souls of the disciples and exhorting them to continue in the faith: and that through many tribulations we must enter into the kingdom of God.

14:22 Et cum constituissent illis per singulas ecclesias presbyteros, et orassent cum jejunationibus, commendaverunt eos Domino, in quem crediderunt.

14:22 And when they had ordained to them priests in every church and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, in whom they believed.

14:23 Transeuntesque Pisidiam, venerunt in Pamphyliam,

14:23 And passing through Pisidia, they came into Pamphylia.

14:24 et loquentes verbum Domini in Perge, descenderunt in Attaliam :

14:24 And having spoken the word of the Lord in Perge, they went down into Attalia.

14:25 et inde navigaverunt Antiochiam, unde erant traditi gratiæ Dei in opus quod compleverunt.

14:25 And thence they sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been delivered to the grace of God, unto the work which they accomplished.

14:26 Cum autem venissent, et congregassent ecclesiam, retulerunt quanta fecisset Deus cum illis, et quia aperuisset gentibus ostium fidei.

14:26 And when they were come and had assembled the church, they related what great things God had done with them and how he had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles.

14:27 Morati sunt autem tempus non modicum cum discipulis.

14:27 And they abode no small time with the disciples.

Chapter 15

15:1 Et quidam descendentes de Judæa docebant fratres : Quia nisi circumcidamini secundum morem Moysi, non potestis salvari.

15:1 And some, coming down from Judea, taught the brethren: That, except you be circumcised after the manner of Moses, you cannot be saved.

15:2 Facta ergo seditione non minima Paulo et Barnabæ adversus illos, statuerunt ut ascenderent Paulus et Barnabas, et quidam alii ex aliis ad Apostolos et presbyteros in Jerusalem super hac quæstione.

15:2 And when Paul and Barnabas had no small contest with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas and certain others of the other side should go up to the apostles and priests to Jerusalem, about this question.

15:3 Illi ergo deducti ab ecclesia pertransibant Phœnicen et Samariam, narrantes conversionem gentium : et faciebant gaudium magnum omnibus fratribus.

15:3 They therefore, being brought on their way by the church, passed through Phenice and Samaria, relating the conversion of the Gentiles. And they caused great joy to all the brethren.

15:4 Cum autem venissent Jerosolymam, suscepti sunt ab ecclesia, et ab Apostolis et senioribus, annuntiantes quanta Deus fecisset cum illis.

15:4 And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received by the church and by the apostles and ancients, declaring how great things God had done with them.

15:5 Surrexerunt autem quidam de hæresi pharisæorum, qui crediderunt, dicentes quia oportet circumcidi eos, præcipere quoque servare legem Moysi.

15:5 But there arose of the sect of the Pharisees some that believed, saying: They must be circumcised and be commanded to observe the law of Moses.

15:6 Conveneruntque Apostoli et seniores videre de verbo hoc.

15:6 And the apostles and ancients assembled to consider of this matter.

15:7 Cum autem magna conquisitio fieret, surgens Petrus dixit ad eos : Viri fratres, vos scitis quoniam ab antiquis diebus Deus in nobis elegit, per os meum audire gentes verbum Evangelii et credere.

15:7 And when there had been much disputing, Peter, rising up, said to them: Men, brethren, you know that in former days God made choice among us, that by my mouth the Gentiles should hear the word of the gospel and believe.

15:8 Et qui novit corda Deus, testimonium perhibuit, dans illis Spiritum Sanctum, sicut et nobis,

15:8 And God, who knoweth the hearts, gave testimony, giving unto them the Holy Ghost, as well as to us:

15:9 et nihil discrevit inter nos et illos, fide purificans corda eorum.

15:9 And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith.

15:10 Nunc ergo quid tentatis Deum, imponere jugum super cervices discipulorum quod neque patres nostri, neque nos portare potuimus ?

15:10 Now therefore, why tempt you God to put a yoke upon the necks of the disciples which neither our fathers nor we have been able to bear?

15:11 sed per gratiam Domini Jesu Christi credimus salvari, quemadmodum et illi.

15:11 But by the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, we believe to be saved, in like manner as they also.

15:12 Tacuit autem omnis multitudo : et audiebant Barnabam et Paulum narrantes quanta Deus fecisset signa et prodigia in gentibus per eos.

15:12 And all the multitude held their peace: and they heard Barnabas and Paul telling what great signs and wonders God had wrought among the Gentiles by them.

15:13 Et postquam tacuerunt, respondit Jacobus, dicens : Viri fratres, audite me.

15:13 And after they had held their peace, James answered, saying: Men, brethren, hear me.

15:14 Simon narravit quemadmodum primum Deus visitavit sumere ex gentibus populum nomini suo.

15:14 Simon hath related how God first visited to take to the Gentiles, a people to his name.

15:15 Et huic concordant verba prophetarum : sicut scriptum est :

15:15 And to this agree the words of the prophets, as it is written:

15:16 Post hæc revertar, et reædificabo tabernaculum David quod decidit : et diruta ejus reædificabo, et erigam illud :

15:16 After these things I will return and will rebuild the tabernacle of David, which is fallen down: and the ruins thereof I will rebuild. And I will set it up:

15:17 ut requirant ceteri hominum Dominum, et omnes gentes super quas invocatum est nomen meum, dicit Dominus faciens hæc.

15:17 That the residue of men may seek after the Lord, and all nations upon whom my name is invoked, saith the Lord, who doth these things.

15:18 Notum a sæculo est Domino opus suum.

15:18 To the Lord was his own work known from the beginning of the world.

15:19 Propter quod ego judico non inquietari eos qui ex gentibus convertuntur ad Deum,

15:19 For which cause, judge that they who from among the Gentiles are converted to God are not to be disquieted:

15:20 sed scribere ad eos ut abstineant se a contaminationibus simulacrorum, et fornicatione, et suffocatis, et sanguine.

15:20 But that we write unto them, that they refrain themselves from the pollutions of idols and from fornication and from things strangled and from blood.

15:21 Moyses enim a temporibus antiquis habet in singulis civitatibus qui eum prædicent in synagogis, ubi per omne sabbatum legitur.

15:21 For Moses of old time hath in every city them that preach him in the synagogues, where he is read every sabbath.

15:22 Tunc placuit Apostolis et senioribus cum omni ecclesia eligere viros ex eis, et mittere Antiochiam cum Paulo et Barnaba : Judam, qui cognominabatur Barsabas, et Silam, viros primos in fratribus :

15:22 Then it pleased the apostles and ancients, with the whole church, to choose men of their own company and to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas, namely, Judas, who was surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren.

15:23 scribentes per manus eorum : Apostoli et seniores fratres, his qui sunt Antiochiæ, et Syriæ, et Ciliciæ, fratribus ex gentibus, salutem.

15:23 Writing by their hands: The apostles and ancients, brethren, to the brethren of the Gentiles that are at Antioch and in Syria and Cilicia, greeting.

15:24 Quoniam audivimus quia quidam ex nobis exeuntes, turbaverunt vos verbis, evertentes animas vestras, quibus non mandavimus,

15:24 Forasmuch as we have heard that some going out from us have troubled you with words, subverting your souls, to whom we gave no commandment:

15:25 placuit nobis collectis in unum eligere viros, et mittere ad vos cum carissimis nostris Barnaba et Paulo,

15:25 It hath seemed good to us, being assembled together, to choose out men and to send them unto you, with our well beloved Barnabas and Paul:

15:26 hominibus qui tradiderunt animas suas pro nomine Domini nostri Jesu Christi.

15:26 Men that have given their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

15:27 Misimus ergo Judam et Silam, qui et ipsi vobis verbis referent eadem.

15:27 We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who themselves also will, by word of mouth, tell you the same things.

15:28 Visum est enim Spiritui Sancto et nobis nihil ultra imponere vobis oneris quam hæc necessaria :

15:28 For it hath seemed good to the Holy Ghost and to us to lay no further burden upon you than these necessary things:

15:29 ut abstineatis vos ab immolatis simulacrorum, et sanguine, et suffocato, et fornicatione : a quibus custodientes vos, bene agetis. Valete.

15:29 That you abstain from things sacrificed to idols and from blood and from things strangled and from fornication: from which things keeping yourselves, you shall do well. Fare ye well.

15:30 Illi ergo dimissi, descenderunt Antiochiam : et congregata multitudine tradiderunt epistolam.

15:30 They therefore, being dismissed, went down to Antioch and, gathering together the multitude, delivered the epistle.

15:31 Quam cum legissent, gavisi sunt super consolatione.

15:31 Which when they had read, they rejoiced for the consolation.

15:32 Judas autem et Silas, et ipsi cum essent prophetæ, verbo plurimo consolati sunt fratres, et confirmaverunt.

15:32 But Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, with many words comforted the brethren and confirmed them.

15:33 Facto autem ibi aliquanto tempore, dimissi sunt cum pace a fratribus ad eos qui miserant illos.

15:33 And after they had spent some time there, they were let go with peace by the brethren unto them that had sent them.

15:34 Visum est autem Silæ ibi remanere : Judas autem solus abiit Jerusalem.

15:34 But it seemed good unto Silas to remain there: and Judas alone departed to Jerusalem.

15:35 Paulus autem et Barnabas demorabantur Antiochiæ, docentes et evangelizantes cum aliis pluribus verbum Domini.

15:35 And Paul and Barnabas continued at Antioch, teaching and preaching, with many others, the word of the Lord.

15:36 Post aliquot autem dies, dixit ad Barnabam Paulus : Revertentes visitemus fratres per universas civitates in quibus prædicavimus verbum Domini, quomodo se habeant.

15:36 And after some days, Paul said to Barnabas: Let us return and visit our brethren in all the cities wherein we have preached the word of the Lord, to see how they do.

15:37 Barnabas autem volebat secum assumere et Joannem, qui cognominabatur Marcus.

15:37 And Barnabas would have taken with them John also, that was surnamed Mark.

15:38 Paulus autem rogabat eum (ut qui discessisset ab eis de Pamphylia, et non isset cum eis in opus) non debere recipi.

15:38 But Paul desired that he (as having departed from them out of Pamphylia and not gone with them to the work) might not be received.

15:39 Facta est autem dissensio, ita ut discederent ab invicem, et Barnabas quidem, assumpto Marco, navigaret Cyprum.

15:39 And there arose a dissension so that they departed one from another. And Barnabas indeed, taking Mark, sailed to Cyprus.

15:40 Paulus vero, electo Sila, profectus est, traditus gratiæ Dei a fratribus.

15:40 But Paul, choosing Silas, departed, being delivered by the brethren to the grace of God.

15:41 Perambulabat autem Syriam et Ciliciam, confirmans ecclesias : præcipiens custodire præcepta Apostolorum et seniorum.

15:41 And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches, commanding them to keep the precepts of the apostles and the ancients.

Chapter 16

16:1 Pervenit autem Derben et Lystram. Et ecce discipulus quidam erat ibi nomine Timotheus, filius mulieris Judææ fidelis, patre gentili.

16:1 And he came to Derbe and Lystra. And behold, there was a certain disciple there named Timothy, the son of a Jewish woman that believed: but his father was a Gentile.

16:2 Huic testimonium bonum reddebant qui in Lystris erant et Iconio fratres.

16:2 To this man the brethren that were in Lystra and Iconium gave a good testimony.

16:3 Hunc voluit Paulus secum proficisci : et assumens circumcidit eum propter Judæos qui erant in illis locis. Sciebant enim omnes quod pater ejus erat gentilis.

16:3 Him Paul would have to go along with him: and taking him, he circumcised him, because of the Jews who were in those places. For they all knew that his father was a Gentile.

16:4 Cum autem pertransirent civitates, tradebant eis custodiri dogmata quæ erant decreta ab Apostolis et senioribus qui erant Jerosolymis.

16:4 And as they passed through the cities, they delivered unto them the decrees for to keep, that were decreed by the apostles and ancients who were at Jerusalem.

16:5 Et ecclesiæ quidem confirmabantur fide, et abundabunt numero quotidie.

16:5 And the churches were confirmed in faith and increased in number daily.

16:6 Transeuntes autem Phrygiam et Galatiæ regionem, vetati sunt a Spiritu Sancto loqui verbum Dei in Asia.

16:6 And when they had passed through Phrygia and the country of Galatia, they were forbidden by the Holy Ghost to preach the word in Asia.

16:7 Cum venissent autem in Mysiam, tentabant ire in Bithyniam : et non permisit eos Spiritus Jesu.

16:7 And when they were come into Mysia, they attempted to go into Bithynia: and the Spirit of Jesus suffered them not.

16:8 Cum autem pertransissent Mysiam, descenderunt Troadem :

16:8 And when they had passed through Mysia, they went down to Troas.

16:9 et visio per noctem Paulo ostensa est : vir Macedo quidam erat stans et deprecans eum, et dicens : Transiens in Macedoniam, adjuva nos.

16:9 And a vision was shewed to Paul in the night, which was a man of Macedonia standing and beseeching him and saying: Pass over into Macedonia and help us.

16:10 Ut autem visum vidit, statim quæsivimus proficisci in Macedoniam, certi facti quod vocasset nos Deus evangelizare eis.

16:10 And as soon as he had seen the vision, immediately we sought to go into Macedonia: being assured that God had called us to preach the gospel to them.

16:11 Navigantes autem a Troade, recto cursu venimus Samothraciam, et sequenti die Neapolim :

16:11 And sailing from Troas, we came with a straight course to Samothracia, and the day following to Neapolis.

16:12 et inde Philippos, quæ est prima partis Macedoniæ civitas, colonia. Eramus autem in hac urbe diebus aliquot, conferentes.

16:12 And from thence to Philippi, which is the chief city of part of Macedonia, a colony. And we were in this city some days conferring together.

16:13 Die autem sabbatorum egressi sumus foras portam juxta flumen, ubi videbatur oratio esse : et sedentes loquebamur mulieribus quæ convenerant.

16:13 And upon the Sabbath day, we went forth without the gate by a river side, where it seemed that there was prayer: and sitting down, we spoke to the women that were assembled.

16:14 Et quædam mulier nomine Lydia, purpuraria civitatis Thyatirenorum, colens Deum, audivit : cujus Dominus aperuit cor intendere his quæ dicebantur a Paulo.

16:14 And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, one that worshipped God, did hear: whose heart the Lord opened to attend to those things which were said by Paul.

16:15 Cum autem baptizata esset, et domus ejus, deprecata est, dicens : Si judicastis me fidelem Domino esse, introite in domum meam, et manete. Et coëgit nos.

16:15 And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying: If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house and abide there. And she constrained us.

16:16 Factum est autem euntibus nobis ad orationem, puellam quamdam habentem spiritum pythonem obviare nobis, quæ quæstum magnum præstabat dominis suis divinando.

16:16 And it came to pass, as we went to prayer, a certain girl having a pythonical spirit met us, who brought to her masters much gain by divining.

16:17 Hæc subsecuta Paulum et nos, clamabat dicens : Isti homines servi Dei excelsi sunt, qui annuntiant vobis viam salutis.

16:17 This same following Paul and us, cried out, saying: These men are the servants of the Most High God, who preach unto you the way of salvation.

16:18 Hoc autem faciebat multis diebus. Dolens autem Paulus, et conversus, spiritui dixit : Præcipio tibi in nomine Jesu Christi exire ab ea. Et exiit eadem hora.

16:18 And this she did many days. But Paul being grieved, turned and said to the spirit: I command thee, in the name of Jesus Christ, to go from her. And he went out the same hour.

16:19 Videntes autem domini ejus quia exivit spes quæstus eorum, apprehendentes Paulum et Silam, perduxerunt in forum ad principes :

16:19 But her masters, seeing that the hope of their gain was gone, apprehending Paul and Silas, brought them into the market place to the rulers.

16:20 et offerentes eos magistratibus, dixerunt : Hi homines conturbant civitatem nostram, cum sint Judæi :

16:20 And presenting them to the magistrates, they said: These men disturb our city, being Jews:

16:21 et annuntiant morem quem non licet nobis suscipere neque facere, cum simus Romani.

16:21 And preach a fashion which it is not lawful for us to receive nor observe, being Romans.

16:22 Et cucurrit plebs adversus eos : et magistratus, scissis tunicis eorum, jusserunt eos virgis cædi.

16:22 And the people ran together against them: and the magistrates, rending off their clothes, commanded them to be beaten with rods.

16:23 Et cum multas plagas eis imposuissent, miserunt eos in carcerem, præcipientes custodi ut diligenter custodiret eos.

16:23 And when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast them into prison, charging the gaoler to keep them diligently.

16:24 Qui cum tale præceptum accepisset, misit eos in interiorem carcerem, et pedes eorum strinxit ligno.

16:24 Who having received such a charge, thrust them into the inner prison and made their feet fast in the stocks.

16:25 Media autem nocte Paulus et Silas orantes, laudabant Deum : et audiebant eos qui in custodia erant.

16:25 And at midnight, Paul and Silas, praying, praised God. And they that were in prison heard them.

16:26 Subito vero terræmotus factus est magnus, ita ut moverentur fundamenta carceris. Et statim aperta sunt omnia ostia : et universorum vincula soluta sunt.

16:26 And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken. And immediately all the doors were opened and the bands of all were loosed.

16:27 Expergefactus autem custos carceris, et videns januas apertas carceris, evaginato gladio volebat se interficere, æstimans fugisse vinctos.

16:27 And the keeper of the prison, awakening out of his sleep and seeing the doors of the prison open, drawing his sword, would have killed himself, supposing that the prisoners had been fled.

16:28 Clamavit autem Paulus voce magna, dicens : Nihil tibi mali feceris : universi enim hic sumus.

16:28 But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying: Do thyself no harm, for we all are here.

16:29 Petitoque lumine, introgressus est : et tremefactus procidit Paulo et Silæ ad pedes :

16:29 Then calling for a light, he went in: and trembling, fell down at the feet of Paul and Silas.

16:30 et producens eos foras, ait : Domini, quid me oportet facere, ut salvus fiam ?

16:30 And bringing them out, he said: Masters, what must I do, that I may be saved?

16:31 At illi dixerunt : Crede in Dominum Jesum, et salvus eris tu, et domus tua.

16:31 But they said: believe in the Lord Jesus: and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.

16:32 Et locuti sunt ei verbum Domini cum omnibus qui erant in domo ejus.

16:32 And they preached the word of the Lord to him and to all that were in his house.

16:33 Et tollens eos in illa hora noctis, lavit plagas eorum : et baptizatus est ipse, et omnis domus ejus continuo.

16:33 And he, taking them the same hour of the night, washed their stripes: and himself was baptized, and all his house immediately.

16:34 Cumque perduxisset eos in domum suam, apposuit eis mensam, et lætatus est cum omni domo sua credens Deo.

16:34 And when he had brought them into his own house, he laid the table for them: and rejoiced with all his house, believing God.

16:35 Et cum dies factus esset, miserunt magistratus lictores, dicentes : Dimitte homines illos.

16:35 And when the day was come, the magistrates sent the serjeants, saying: Let those men go.

16:36 Nuntiavit autem custos carceris verba hæc Paulo : Quia miserunt magistratus ut dimittamini : nunc igitur exeuntes, ite in pace.

16:36 And the keeper of the prison told these words to Paul: The magistrates have sent to let you go. Now therefore depart. And go in peace.

16:37 Paulus autem dixit eis : Cæsos nos publice, indemnatos homines Romanos, miserunt in carcerem : et nunc occulte nos ejiciunt ? Non ita : sed veniant,

16:37 But Paul said to them: They have beaten us publicly, uncondemned, men that are Romans, and have cast us into prison. And now do they thrust us out privately? Not so: but let them come.

16:38 et ipsi nos ejiciant. Nuntiaverunt autem magistratibus lictores verba hæc. Timueruntque audito quod Romani essent :

16:38 And let us out themselves. And the serjeants told these words to the magistrates. And they were afraid: hearing that they were Romans.

16:39 et venientes deprecati sunt eos, et educentes rogabant ut egrederentur de urbe.

16:39 And coming, they besought them: and bringing them out, they desired them to depart out of the city.

16:40 Exeuntes autem de carcere, introierunt ad Lydiam : et visis fratribus consolati sunt eos, et profecti sunt.

16:40 And they went out of the prison and entered into the house of Lydia: and having seen the brethren, they comforted them and departed.

Chapter 17

17:1 Cum autem perambulassent Amphipolim et Apolloniam, venerunt Thessalonicam, ubi erat synagoga Judæorum.

17:1 And when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the Jews.

17:2 Secundum consuetudinem autem Paulus introivit ad eos, et per sabbata tria disserebat eis de Scripturis,

17:2 And Paul, according to his custom, went in unto them. And for three sabbath days he reasoned with them out of the scriptures:

17:3 adaperiens et insinuans quia Christum oportuit pati, et resurgere a mortuis : et quia hic est Jesus Christus, quem ego annuntio vobis.

17:3 Declaring and insinuating that the Christ was to suffer and to rise again from the dead; and that this is Jesus Christ, whom I preach to you.

17:4 Et quidam ex eis crediderunt et adjuncti sunt Paulo et Silæ : et de colentibus gentilibusque multitudo magna, et mulieres nobiles non paucæ.

17:4 And some of them believed and were associated to Paul and Silas: and of those that served God and of the Gentiles a great multitude: and of noble women not a few.

17:5 Zelantes autem Judæi, assumentesque de vulgo viros quosdam malos, et turba facta, concitaverunt civitatem : et assistentes domui Jasonis quærebant eos producere in populum.

17:5 But the Jews, moved with envy and taking unto them some wicked men of the vulgar sort and making a tumult, set the city in an uproar: and besetting Jason's house, sought to bring them out unto the people.

17:6 Et cum non invenissent eos, trahebant Jasonem et quosdam fratres ad principes civitatis, clamantes : Quoniam hi qui urbem concitant, et huc venerunt,

17:6 And not finding them, they drew Jason and certain brethren to the rulers of the city, crying: They that set the city in an uproar are come hither also:

17:7 quos suscepit Jason, et hi omnes contra decreta Cæsaris faciunt, regem alium dicentes esse, Jesum.

17:7 Whom Jason hath received. And these all do contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, Jesus.

17:8 Concitaverunt autem plebem et principes civitatis audientes hæc.

17:8 And they stirred up the people: and the rulers of the city, hearing these things,

17:9 Et accepta satisfactione a Jasone et a ceteris, dimiserunt eos.

17:9 And having taken satisfaction of Jason and of the rest, they let them go.

17:10 Fratres vero confestim per noctem dimiserunt Paulum et Silam in Berœam. Qui cum venissent, in synagogam Judæorum introierunt.

17:10 But the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea. Who, when they were come thither, went into the synagogue of the Jews.

17:11 Hi autem erant nobiliores eorum qui sunt Thessalonicæ, qui susceperunt verbum cum omni aviditate, quotidie scrutantes Scripturas, si hæc ita se haberent.

17:11 Now these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, who received the word with all eagerness, daily searching the scriptures, whether these things were so.

17:12 Et multi quidem crediderunt ex eis, et mulierum gentilium honestarum, et viri non pauci.

17:12 And many indeed of them believed: and of honourable women that were Gentiles and of men, not a few.

17:13 Cum autem cognovissent in Thessalonica Judæi quia et Berœæ prædicatum est a Paulo verbum Dei, venerunt et illuc commoventes, et turbantes multitudinem.

17:13 And when the Jews of Thessalonica had knowledge that the word of God was also preached by Paul at Berea, they came thither also, stirring up and troubling the multitude.

17:14 Statimque tunc Paulum dimiserunt fratres, ut iret usque ad mare : Silas autem et Timotheus remanserunt ibi.

17:14 And then immediately the brethren sent away Paul, to go unto the sea: but Silas and Timothy remained there.

17:15 Qui autem deducebant Paulum, perduxerunt eum usque Athenas, et accepto mandato ab eo ad Silam et Timotheum ut quam celeriter venirent ad illum, profecti sunt.

17:15 And they that conducted Paul brought him as far as Athens: and receiving a commandment from him to Silas and Timothy, that they should come to him with all speed, they departed.

17:16 Paulus autem cum Athenis eos exspectaret, incitabatur spiritus ejus in ipso, videns idololatriæ deditam civitatem.

17:16 Now whilst Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred within him, seeing the city wholly given to idolatry.

17:17 Disputabat igitur in synagoga cum Judæis et colentibus, et in foro, per omnes dies ad eos qui aderant.

17:17 He disputed, therefore, in the synagogue with the Jews and with them that served God: and in the market place, every day, with them that were there.

17:18 Quidam autem epicurei et stoici philosophi disserebant cum eo, et quidam dicebant : Quid vult seminiverbius hic dicere ? Alii vero : Novorum dæmoniorum videtur annuntiator esse : quia Jesum et resurrectionem annuntiabat eis.

17:18 And certain philosophers of the Epicureans and of the Stoics disputed with him. And some said: What is it that this word sower would say? But others: He seemeth to be a setter forth of new gods. Because he preached to them Jesus and the resurrection.

17:19 Et apprehensum eum ad Areopagum duxerunt, dicentes : Possumus scire quæ est hæc nova, quæ a te dicitur, doctrina ?

17:19 And taking him, they brought him to the Areopagus, saying: May we know what this new doctrine is, which thou speakest of?

17:20 nova enim quædam infers auribus nostris : volumus ergo scire quidnam velint hæc esse.

17:20 For thou bringest in certain new things to our ears. We would know therefore what these things mean.

17:21 (Athenienses autem omnes, et advenæ hospites, ad nihil aliud vacabant nisi aut dicere aut audire aliquid novi.)

17:21 (Now all the Athenians and strangers that were there employed themselves in nothing else, but either in telling or in hearing some new thing.)

17:22 Stans autem Paulus in medio Areopagi, ait : Viri Athenienses, per omnia quasi superstitiosiores vos video.

17:22 But Paul, standing in the midst of the Areopagus, said: Ye men of Athens, I perceive that in all things you are too superstitious.

17:23 Præteriens enim, et videns simulacra vestra, inveni et aram in qua scriptum erat : Ignoto Deo. Quod ergo ignorantes colitis, hoc ego annuntio vobis.

17:23 For passing by and seeing your idols, I found an altar also, on which was written: To the Unknown God. What therefore you worship without knowing it, that I preach to you:

17:24 Deus, qui fecit mundum, et omnia quæ in eo sunt, hic cæli et terræ cum sit Dominus, non in manufactis templis habitat,

17:24 God, who made the world and all things therein, he being Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands.

17:25 nec manibus humanis colitur indigens aliquo, cum ipse det omnibus vitam, et inspirationem, et omnia :

17:25 Neither is he served with men's hands, as though he needed any thing: seeing it is he who giveth to all life and breath and all things:

17:26 fecitque ex uno omne genus hominum inhabitare super universam faciem terræ, definiens statuta tempora, et terminos habitationis eorum,

17:26 And hath made of one, all mankind, to dwell upon the whole face of the earth, determining appointed times and the limits of their habitation.

17:27 quærere Deum si forte attrectent eum, aut inveniant, quamvis non longe sit ab unoquoque nostrum.

17:27 That they should seek God, if haply they may feel after him or find him, although he be not far from every one of us.

17:28 In ipso enim vivimus, et movemur, et sumus : sicut et quidam vestrorum poëtarum dixerunt : Ipsius enim et genus sumus.

17:28 For in him we live and move and are: as some also of your own poets said: For we are also his offspring.

17:29 Genus ergo cum simus Dei, non debemus æstimare auro, aut argento, aut lapidi, sculpturæ artis, et cogitationis hominis, divinum esse simile.

17:29 Being therefore the offspring of God, we must not suppose the divinity to be like unto gold or silver or stone, the graving of art and device of man.

17:30 Et tempora quidem hujus ignorantiæ despiciens Deus, nunc annuntiat hominibus ut omnes ubique pœnitentiam agant,

17:30 And God indeed having winked at the times of this ignorance, now declareth unto men that all should every where do penance.

17:31 eo quod statuit diem in quo judicaturus est orbem in æquitate, in viro in quo statuit, fidem præbens omnibus, suscitans eum a mortuis.

17:31 Because he hath appointed a day wherein he will judge the world in equity, by the man whom he hath appointed: giving faith to all, by raising him up from the dead.

17:32 Cum audissent autem resurrectionem mortuorum, quidam quidem irridebant, quidam vero dixerunt : Audiemus te de hoc iterum.

17:32 And when they had heard of the resurrection of the dead, some indeed mocked. But others said: We will hear thee again concerning this matter.

17:33 Sic Paulus exivit de medio eorum.

17:33 So Paul went out from among them.

17:34 Quidam vero viri adhærentes ei, crediderunt : in quibus et Dionysius Areopagita, et mulier nomine Damaris, et alii cum eis.

17:34 But certain men, adhering to him, did believe: among whom was also Dionysius the Areopagite and a woman named Damaris and others with them.

Chapter 18

18:1 Post hæc egressus ab Athenis, venit Corinthum :

18:1 After these things, departing from Athens, he came to Corinth.

18:2 et inveniens quemdam Judæum nomine Aquilam, Ponticum genere, qui nuper venerat ab Italia, et Priscillam uxorem ejus (eo quod præcepisset Claudius discedere omnes Judæos a Roma), accessit ad eos.

18:2 And finding a certain Jew, named Aquila, born in Pontus, lately come from Italy, with Priscilla his wife (because that Claudius had commanded all Jews to depart from Rome), he came to them.

18:3 Et quia ejusdem erat artis, manebat apud eos, et operabatur. (Erant autem scenofactoriæ artis.)

18:3 And because he was of the same trade, he remained with them and wrought. (Now they were tentmakers by trade.)

18:4 Et disputabat in synagoga per omne sabbatum, interponens nomen Domini Jesu : suadebatque Judæis et Græcis.

18:4 And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, bringing in the name of the Lord Jesus. And he persuaded the Jews and the Greeks.

18:5 Cum venissent autem de Macedonia Silas et Timotheus, instabat verbo Paulus, testificans Judæis esse Christum Jesum.

18:5 And when Silas and Timothy were come from Macedonia, Paul was earnest in preaching, testifying to the Jews that Jesus is the Christ.

18:6 Contradicentibus autem eis, et blasphemantibus, excutiens vestimenta sua, dixit ad eos : Sanguis vester super caput vestrum : mundus ego : ex hoc ad gentes vadam.

18:6 But they gainsaying and blaspheming, he shook his garments and said to them: Your blood be upon your own heads: I am clean. From henceforth I will go unto the Gentiles.

18:7 Et migrans inde, intravit in domum cujusdam, nomine Titi Justi, colentis Deum, cujus domus erat conjuncta synagogæ.

18:7 And departing thence, he entered into the house of a certain man, named Titus Justus, one that worshipped God, whose house was adjoining to the synagogue.

18:8 Crispus autem archisynagogus credidit Domino cum omni domo sua : et multi Corinthiorum audientes credebant, et baptizabantur.

18:8 And Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed in the Lord, with all his house. And many of the Corinthians hearing, believed and were baptized.

18:9 Dixit autem Dominus nocte per visionem Paulo : Noli timere, sed loquere, et ne taceas :

18:9 And the Lord said to Paul in the night, by a vision: Do not fear, but speak. And hold not thy peace,

18:10 propter quod ego sum tecum, et nemo apponetur tibi ut noceat te : quoniam populus est mihi multus in hac civitate.

18:10 Because I am with thee and no man shall set upon thee, to hurt thee. For I have much people in this city.

18:11 Sedit autem ibi annum et sex menses, docens apud eos verbum Dei.

18:11 And he stayed there a year and six months, teaching among them the word of God.

18:12 Gallione autem proconsule Achaiæ, insurrexerunt uno animo Judæi in Paulum, et adduxerunt eum ad tribunal,

18:12 But when Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews with one accord rose up against Paul and brought him to the judgment seat,

18:13 dicentes : Quia contra legem hic persuadet hominibus colere Deum.

18:13 Saying: This man persuadeth men to worship God contrary to the law.

18:14 Incipiente autem Paulo aperire os, dixit Gallio ad Judæos : Si quidem esset iniquum aliquid aut facinus pessimum, o viri Judæi, recte vos sustinerem.

18:14 And when Paul was beginning to open his mouth, Gallio said to the Jews: If it were some matter of injustice or an heinous deed, O Jews, I should with reason bear with you.

18:15 Si vero quæstiones sunt de verbo, et nominibus, et lege vestra, vos ipsi videritis : judex ego horum nolo esse.

18:15 But if they be questions of word and names and of your law, look you to it. I will not be judge of such things.

18:16 Et minavit eos a tribunali.

18:16 And he drove them from the judgment seat.

18:17 Apprehendentes autem omnes Sosthenem principem synagogæ, percutiebant eum ante tribunal : et nihil eorum Gallioni curæ erat.

18:17 And all laying hold on Sosthenes, the ruler of the synagogue, beat him before the judgment seat. And Gallio cared for none of those things.

18:18 Paulus vero cum adhuc sustinuisset dies multos fratribus valefaciens, navigavit in Syriam (et cum eo Priscilla et Aquila), qui sibi totonderat in Cenchris caput : habebat enim votum.

18:18 But Paul, when he had stayed yet many days, taking his leave of the brethren, sailed thence into Syria (and with him Priscilla and Aquila), having shorn his head in Cenchrae. For he had a vow.

18:19 Devenitque Ephesum, et illos ibi reliquit. Ipse vero ingressus synagogam, disputabat cum Judæis.

18:19 And he came to Ephesus and left them there. But he himself, entering into the synagogue, disputed with the Jews.

18:20 Rogantibus autem eis ut ampliori tempore maneret, non consensit,

18:20 And when they desired him that he would tarry a longer time, he consented not:

18:21 sed valefaciens, et dicens : Iterum revertar ad vos, Deo volente : profectus est ab Epheso.

18:21 But taking his leave and saying: I will return to you again, God willing, he departed from Ephesus.

18:22 Et descendens Cæsaream, ascendit, et salutavit ecclesiam, et descendit Antiochiam.

18:22 And going down to Caesarea, he went up to Jerusalem and saluted the church: and so came down to Antioch.

18:23 Et facto ibi aliquanto tempore profectus est, perambulans ex ordine Galaticam regionem, et Phrygiam, confirmans omnes discipulos.

18:23 And after he had spent some time there, he departed and went through the country of Galatia and Phrygia, in order, confirming all the disciples.

18:24 Judæus autem quidam, Apollo nomine, Alexandrinus genere, vir eloquens, devenit Ephesum, potens in scripturis.

18:24 Now a certain Jew, named Apollo, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, came to Ephesus, one mighty in the scriptures.

18:25 Hic erat edoctus viam Domini : et fervens spiritu loquebatur, et docebat diligenter ea quæ sunt Jesu, sciens tantum baptisma Joannis.

18:25 This man was instructed in the way of the Lord: and being fervent in spirit, spoke and taught diligently the things that are of Jesus, knowing only the baptism of John.

18:26 Hic ergo cœpit fiducialiter agere in synagoga. Quem cum audissent Priscilla et Aquila, assumpserunt eum, et diligentius exposuerunt ei viam Domini.

18:26 This man therefore began to speak boldly in the synagogue. Whom when Priscilla and Aquila had heard, they took him to them and expounded to him the way of the Lord more diligently.

18:27 Cum autem vellet ire Achaiam, exhortati fratres, scripserunt discipulis ut susciperent eum. Qui cum venisset, contulit multum his qui crediderant.

18:27 And whereas he was desirous to go to Achaia, the brethren exhorting wrote to the disciples to receive him. Who, when he was come, helped them much who had believed.

18:28 Vehementer enim Judæos revincebat publice, ostendens per Scripturas esse Christum Jesum.

18:28 For with much vigour he convinced the Jews openly, shewing by the scriptures that Jesus is the Christ.

Chapter 19

19:1 Factum est autem cum Apollo esset Corinthi, ut Paulus peragratis superioribus partibus veniret Ephesum, et inveniret quosdam discipulos :

19:1 And it came to pass, while Apollo was at Corinth, that Paul, having passed through the upper coasts, came to Ephesus and found certain disciples.

19:2 dixitque ad eos : Si Spiritum Sanctum accepistis credentes ? At illi dixerunt ad eum : Sed neque si Spiritus Sanctus est, audivimus.

19:2 And he said to them: Have you received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? But they said to him: We have not so much as heard whether there be a Holy Ghost.

19:3 Ille vero ait : In quo ergo baptizati estis ? Qui dixerunt : In Joannis baptismate.

19:3 And he said: In what then were you baptized? Who said: In John's baptism.

19:4 Dixit autem Paulus : Joannes baptizavit baptismo pœnitentiæ populum, dicens in eum qui venturus esset post ipsum ut crederent, hoc est, in Jesum.

19:4 Then Paul said: John baptized the people with the baptism of penance saying: That they should believe in him, who was to come after him, that is to say, in Jesus.

19:5 His auditis, baptizati sunt in nomine Domini Jesu.

19:5 Having heard these things, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

19:6 Et cum imposuisset illis manus Paulus, venit Spiritus Sanctus super eos, et loquebantur linguis, et prophetabant.

19:6 And when Paul had imposed his hands on them, the Holy Ghost came upon them: and they spoke with tongues and prophesied.

19:7 Erant autem omnes viri fere duodecim.

19:7 And all the men were about twelve.

19:8 Introgressus autem synagogam, cum fiducia loquebatur per tres menses, disputans et suadens de regno Dei.

19:8 And entering into the synagogue, he spoke boldly for the space of three months, disputing and exhorting concerning the kingdom of God.

19:9 Cum autem quidam indurarentur, et non crederent, maledicentes viam Domini coram multitudine, discedens ab eis, segregavit discipulos, quotidie disputans in schola tyranni cujusdam.

19:9 But when some were hardened and believed not, speaking evil of the way of the Lord before the multitude, departing from them, he separated the disciples, disputing daily in the school of one Tyrannus.

19:10 Hoc autem factum est per biennium, ita ut omnes qui habitabant in Asia audirent verbum Domini, Judæi atque gentiles.

19:10 And this continued for the space of two years, so that all who dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord, both Jews and Gentiles.

19:11 Virtutesque non quaslibet faciebat Deus per manum Pauli,

19:11 And God wrought by the hand of Paul more than common miracles.

19:12 ita ut etiam super languidos deferrentur a corpore ejus sudaria et semicinctia, et recedebant ab eis languores, et spiritus nequam egrediebantur.

19:12 So that even there were brought from his body to the sick, handkerchiefs and aprons: and the diseases departed from them: and the wicked spirits went out of them.

19:13 Tentaverunt autem quidam et de circumeuntibus Judæis exorcistis invocare super eos qui habebant spiritus malos nomen Domini Jesu, dicentes : Adjuro vos per Jesum, quem Paulus prædicat.

19:13 Now some also of the Jewish exorcists, who went about, attempted to invoke over them that had evil spirits the name of the Lord Jesus, saying: I conjure you by Jesus, whom Paul preacheth.

19:14 Erant autem quidam Judæi, Scevæ principis sacerdotum septem filii, qui hoc faciebant.

19:14 And there were certain men, seven sons of Sceva, a Jew, a chief priest, that did this.

19:15 Respondens autem spiritus nequam dixit eis : Jesum novi, et Paulum scio : vos autem qui estis ?

19:15 But the wicked spirit, answering, said to them: Jesus I know: and Paul I know. But who are you?

19:16 Et insiliens in eos homo, in quo erat dæmonium pessimum, et dominatus amborum, invaluit contra eos, ita ut nudi et vulnerati effugerent de domo illa.

19:16 And the man in whom the wicked spirit was, leaping upon them and mastering them both, prevailed against them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded.

19:17 Hoc autem notum factum est omnibus Judæis, atque gentilibus qui habitabant Ephesi : et cecidit timor super omnes illos, et magnificabatur nomen Domini Jesu.

19:17 And this became known to all the Jews and the Gentiles that dwelt a Ephesus. And fear fell on them all: and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.

19:18 Multique credentium veniebant, confitentes et annuntiantes actus suos.

19:18 And many of them that believed came, confessing and declaring their deeds

19:19 Multi autem ex eis, qui fuerant curiosa sectati, contulerunt libros, et combusserunt coram omnibus : et computatis pretiis illorum, invenerunt pecuniam denariorum quinquaginta millium.

19:19 And many of them who had followed curious arts brought together their books and burnt them before all. And, counting the price of them, they found the money to be fifty thousand pieces of silver.

19:20 Ita fortiter crescebat verbum Dei, et confirmabatur.

19:20 So mightily grew the word of God and was confirmed.

19:21 His autem expletis, proposuit Paulus in Spiritu, transita Macedonia et Achaia, ire Jerosolymam, dicens : Quoniam postquam fuero ibi, oportet me et Romam videre.

19:21 And when these things were ended, Paul purposed in the spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying: After I have been there, I must see Rome also.

19:22 Mittens autem in Macedoniam duos ex ministrantibus sibi, Timotheum et Erastum, ipse remansit ad tempus in Asia.

19:22 And sending into Macedonia two of them that ministered to him, Timothy and Erastus, he himself remained for a time in Asia.

19:23 Facta est autem illo tempore turbatio non minima de via Domini.

19:23 Now at that time there arose no small disturbance about the way of the Lord.

19:24 Demetrius enim quidam nomine, argentarius, faciens ædes argenteas Dianæ, præstabat artificibus non modicum quæstum :

19:24 For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith, who made silver temples for Diana, brought no small gain to the craftsmen.

19:25 quos convocans, et eos qui hujusmodi erant opifices, dixit : Viri, scitis quia de hoc artificio est nobis acquisitio :

19:25 Whom he calling together with the workmen of like occupation, said: Sirs, you know that our gain is by this trade.

19:26 et videtis et auditis quia non solum Ephesi, sed pene totius Asiæ, Paulus hic suadens avertit multam turbam, dicens : Quoniam non sunt dii, qui manibus fiunt.

19:26 And you see and hear that this Paul, by persuasion hath drawn away a great multitude, not only of Ephesus, but almost of all Asia, saying: they are not gods which are made by hands.

19:27 Non solum autem hæc periclitabitur nobis pars in redargutionem venire, sed et magnæ Dianæ templum in nihilum reputabitur, sed et destrui incipiet majestas ejus, quam tota Asia et orbis colit.

19:27 So that not only this our craft is in danger to be set at nought, but also the temple of great Diana shall be reputed for nothing! Yea, and her majesty shall begin to be destroyed, whom all Asia and the world worshippeth.

19:28 His auditis, repleti sunt ira, et exclamaverunt dicentes : Magna Diana Ephesiorum.

19:28 Having heard these things, they were full of anger and cried out, saying: Great is Diana of the Ephesians!

19:29 Et impleta est civitas confusione, et impetum fecerunt uno animo in theatrum, rapto Gajo et Aristarcho Macedonibus, comitibus Pauli.

19:29 And the whole city was filled with confusion. And having caught Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul's companions, they rushed with one accord into the theatre.

19:30 Paulo autem volente intrare in populum, non permiserunt discipuli.

19:30 And when Paul would have entered in unto the people, the disciples suffered him not.

19:31 Quidam autem et de Asiæ principibus, qui erant amici ejus, miserunt ad eum rogantes ne se daret in theatrum :

19:31 And some also of the rulers of Asia, who were his friends, sent unto him, desiring that he would not venture himself into the theatre.

19:32 alii autem aliud clamabant. Erat enim ecclesia confusa : et plures nesciebant qua ex causa convenissent.

19:32 Now some cried one thing, some another. For the assembly was confused: and the greater part knew not for what cause they were come together.

19:33 De turba autem detraxerunt Alexandrum, propellentibus eum Judæis. Alexander autem manu silentio postulato, volebat reddere rationem populo.

19:33 And they drew forth Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews thrusting him forward. And Alexander, beckoning with his hand for silence, would have given the people satisfaction,

19:34 Quem ut cognoverunt Judæum esse, vox facta una est omnium, quasi per horas duas clamantium : Magna Diana Ephesiorum.

19:34 But as soon as they perceived him to be a Jew, all with one voice, for the space of about two, hours, cried out: Great is Diana of the Ephesians!

19:35 Et cum sedasset scriba turbas, dixit : Viri Ephesii, quis enim est hominum, qui nesciat Ephesiorum civitatem cultricem esse magnæ Dianæ, Jovisque prolis ?

19:35 And when the town clerk had appeased the multitudes, he said: Ye men of Ephesus, what man is there that knoweth not that the city of the Ephesians is a worshipper of the great Diana and of Jupiter's offspring?

19:36 Cum ergo his contradici non possit, oportet vos sedatos esse, et nihil temere agere.

19:36 For as much therefore as these things cannot be contradicted, you ought to be quiet and to do nothing rashly.

19:37 Adduxistis enim homines istos, neque sacrilegos, neque blasphemantes deam vestram.

19:37 For you have brought hither these men, who are neither guilty of sacrilege nor of blasphemy against your goddess.

19:38 Quod si Demetrius et qui cum eo sunt artifices, habent adversus aliquem causam, conventus forenses aguntur, et proconsules sunt : accusent invicem.

19:38 But if Demetrius and the craftsmen that are with him have a matter against any man, the courts of justice are open: and there are proconsuls. Let them accuse one another.

19:39 Si quid autem alterius rei quæritis, in legitima ecclesia poterit absolvi.

19:39 And if you inquire after any other matter, it may be decided in a lawful assembly.

19:40 Nam et periclitamur argui seditionis hodiernæ, cum nullus obnoxius sit de quo possimus reddere rationem concursus istius. Et cum hæc dixisset, dimisit ecclesiam.

19:40 For we are even in danger to be called in question for this day's uproar, there being no man guilty (of whom we may give account) of this concourse. And when he had said these things, he dismissed the assembly.

Chapter 20

20:1 Postquam autem cessavit tumultus, vocatis Paulus discipulis, et exhortatus eos, valedixit, et profectus est ut iret in Macedoniam.

20:1 And after the tumult was ceased, Paul calling to him the disciples and exhorting them, took his leave and set forward to go into Macedonia.

20:2 Cum autem perambulasset partes illas, et exhortatus eos fuisset multo sermone, venit ad Græciam :

20:2 And when he had gone over those parts and had exhorted them with many words, he came into Greece:

20:3 ubi cum fecisset menses tres, factæ sunt illi insidiæ a Judæis navigaturo in Syriam : habuitque consilium ut reverteretur per Macedoniam.

20:3 Where, when he had spent three months, the Jews laid wait for him, as he was about to sail into Syria. So he took a resolution to return through Macedonia.

20:4 Comitatus est autem eum Sopater Pyrrhi Berœensis, Thessalonicensium vero Aristarchus, et Secundus, et Gajus Derbeus, et Timotheus : Asiani vero Tychicus et Trophimus.

20:4 And there accompanied him Sopater, the son of Pyrrhus, of Berea: and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus: and Gaius of Derbe and Timothy: and of Asia, Tychicus and Trophimus.

20:5 Hi cum præcessissent, sustinuerunt nos Troade :

20:5 These, going before, stayed for us at Troas.

20:6 nos vero navigavimus post dies azymorum a Philippis, et venimus ad eos Troadem in diebus quinque, ubi demorati sumus diebus septem.

20:6 But we sailed from Philippi after the days of the azymes and came to them to Troas in five days, where we abode seven days.

20:7 Una autem sabbati cum convenissemus ad frangendum panem, Paulus disputabat cum eis profecturus in crastinum, protraxitque sermonem usque in mediam noctem.

20:7 And on the first day of the week, when we were assembled to break bread, Paul discoursed with them, being to depart on the morrow. And he continued his speech until midnight.

20:8 Erant autem lampades copiosæ in cœnaculo, ubi eramus congregati.

20:8 And there were a great number of lamps in the upper chamber where we were assembled.

20:9 Sedens autem quidam adolescens nomine Eutychus super fenestram, cum mergeretur somno gravi, disputante diu Paulo, ductus somno cecidit de tertio cœnaculo deorsum, et sublatus est mortuus.

20:9 And a certain young man named Eutychus, sitting on the window, being oppressed with a deep sleep (as Paul was long preaching), by occasion of his sleep fell from the third loft down and was taken up dead.

20:10 Ad quem cum descendisset Paulus, incubuit super eum : et complexus dixit : Nolite turbari, anima enim ipsius in ipso est.

20:10 To whom, when Paul had gone down, he laid himself upon him and, embracing him, said: Be not troubled, for his soul is in him.

20:11 Ascendens autem, frangensque panem, et gustans, satisque allocutus usque in lucem, sic profectus est.

20:11 Then going up and breaking bread and tasting and having talked a long time to them, until daylight, so he departed.

20:12 Adduxerunt autem puerum viventem, et consolati sunt non minime.

20:12 And they brought the youth alive and were not a little comforted.

20:13 Nos autem ascendentes navem, navigavimus in Asson, inde suscepturi Paulum : sic enim disposuerat ipse per terram iter facturus.

20:13 But we going aboard the ship, sailed to Assos, being there to take in Paul. For so he had appointed, himself purposing to travel by land.

20:14 Cum autem convenisset nos in Asson, assumpto eo, venimus Mitylenen.

20:14 And when he had met with us at Assos, we took him in and came to Mitylene.

20:15 Et inde navigantes, sequenti die venimus contra Chium, et alia applicuimus Samum, et sequenti die venimus Miletum.

20:15 And sailing thence, the day following we came over against Chios: and the next day we arrived at Samos: and the day following we came to Miletus.

20:16 Proposuerat enim Paulus transnavigare Ephesum, ne qua mora illi fieret in Asia. Festinabat enim, si possibile sibi esset, ut diem Pentecostes faceret Jerosolymis.

20:16 For Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus, lest he should be stayed any time in Asia. For he hasted. if it were possible for him, to keep the day of Pentecost at Jerusalem.

20:17 A Mileto autem mittens Ephesum, vocavit majores natu ecclesiæ.

20:17 And sending from Miletus to Ephesus, he called the ancients of the church.

20:18 Qui cum venissent ad eum, et simul essent, dixit eis : Vos scitis a prima die qua ingressus sum in Asiam, qualiter vobiscum per omne tempus fuerim,

20:18 And when they were come to him and were together, he said to them: You know from the first day that I came into Asia, in what manner I have been with you, for all the time.

20:19 serviens Domino cum omni humilitate, et lacrimis, et tentationibus, quæ mihi acciderunt ex insidiis Judæorum :

20:19 Serving the Lord with all humility and with tears and temptations which befell me by the conspiracies of the Jews:

20:20 quomodo nihil subtraxerim utilium, quominus annuntiarem vobis et docerem vos, publice et per domos,

20:20 How I have kept back nothing that was profitable to you, but have preached it to you, and taught you publicly, and from house to house,

20:21 testificans Judæis atque gentilibus in Deum pœnitentiam, et fidem in Dominum nostrum Jesum Christum.

20:21 Testifying both to Jews and Gentiles penance towards God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ.

20:22 Et nunc ecce alligatus ego spiritu, vado in Jerusalem : quæ in ea ventura sint mihi, ignorans :

20:22 And now, behold, being bound in the spirit, I go to Jerusalem: not knowing the things which shall befall me there:

20:23 nisi quod Spiritus Sanctus per omnes civitates mihi protestatur, dicens quoniam vincula et tribulationes Jerosolymis me manent.

20:23 Save that the Holy Ghost in every city witnesseth to me, saying: That bands and afflictions wait for me at Jerusalem.

20:24 Sed nihil horum vereor : nec facio animam meam pretiosiorem quam me, dummodo consummem cursum meum, et ministerium verbi quod accepi a Domino Jesu, testificari Evangelium gratiæ Dei.

20:24 But I fear none of these things, neither do I count my life more precious than myself, so that I may consummate my course and the ministry of the word which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.

20:25 Et nunc ecce ego scio quia amplius non videbitis faciem meam vos omnes, per quos transivi prædicans regnum Dei.

20:25 And now behold, I know that all you, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, shall see my face no more.

20:26 Quapropter contestor vos hodierna die, quia mundus sum a sanguine omnium.

20:26 Wherefore I take you to witness this day that I am clear from the blood of all men.

20:27 Non enim subterfugi, quominus annuntiarem omne consilium Dei vobis.

20:27 For I have not spread to declare unto you all, the counsel of God.

20:28 Attendite vobis, et universo gregi, in quo vos Spiritus Sanctus posuit episcopos regere ecclesiam Dei, quam acquisivit sanguine suo.

20:28 Take heed to yourselves and to the whole flock, wherein the Holy Ghost hath placed you bishops, to rule the Church of God which he hath purchased with his own blood.

20:29 Ego scio quoniam intrabunt post discessionem meam lupi rapaces in vos, non parcentes gregi.

20:29 I know that after my departure ravening wolves will enter in among you, not sparing the flock.

20:30 Et ex vobisipsis exsurgent viri loquentes perversa, ut abducant discipulos post se.

20:30 And of your own selves shall arise men speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them.

20:31 Propter quod vigilate, memoria retinentes quoniam per triennium nocte et die non cessavi, cum lacrimis monens unumquemque vestrum.

20:31 Therefore watch, keeping in memory that for three years I ceased not with tears to admonish every one of you, night and day.

20:32 Et nunc commendo vos Deo, et verbo gratiæ ipsius, qui potens est ædificare, et dare hæreditatem in sanctificatis omnibus.

20:32 And now I commend you to God and to the word of his grace, who is able to build up and to give an inheritance among all the sanctified.

20:33 Argentum, et aurum, aut vestem nullius concupivi, sicut

20:33 I have not coveted any man's silver, gold or apparel, as

20:34 ipsi scitis : quoniam ad ea quæ mihi opus erant, et his qui mecum sunt, ministraverunt manus istæ.

20:34 You yourselves know. For such things as were needful for me and them that are with me, these hands have furnished.

20:35 Omnia ostendi vobis, quoniam sic laborantes, oportet suscipere infirmos ac meminisse verbi Domini Jesu : quoniam ipse dixit : Beatius est magis dare, quam accipere.

20:35 I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring you ought to support the weak and to remember the word of the Lord Jesus, how he said: It is a more blessed thing to give, rather than to receive.

20:36 Et cum hæc dixisset, positis genibus suis oravit cum omnibus illis.

20:36 And when he had said these things, kneeling down, he prayed with them all.

20:37 Magnus autem fletus factus est omnium : et procumbentes super collum Pauli, osculabantur eum,

20:37 And there was much weeping among them all. And falling on the neck of Paul, they kissed him,

20:38 dolentes maxime in verbo quod dixerat, quoniam amplius faciem ejus non essent visuri. Et deducebant eum ad navem.

20:38 Being grieved most of all for the word which he had said, that they should see his face no more. And they brought him on his way to the ship.

Chapter 21

21:1 Cum autem factum esset ut navigaremus abstracti ab eis, recto cursu venimus Coum, et sequenti die Rhodum, et inde Pataram.

21:1 And when it came to pass that, being parted from them, we set sail, we came with a straight course to Coos, and the day following to Rhodes: and from thence to Patara.

21:2 Et cum invenissemus navem transfretantem in Phœnicen, ascendentes navigavimus.

21:2 And when we had found a ship sailing over to Phenice, we went aboard and set forth.

21:3 Cum apparuissemus autem Cypro, relinquentes eam ad sinistram, navigavimus in Syriam, et venimus Tyrum : ibi enim navis expositura erat onus.

21:3 And when we had discovered Cyprus, leaving it on the left hand, we sailed into Syria, and came to Tyre: for there the ship was to unlade her burden.

21:4 Inventis autem discipulis, mansimus ibi diebus septem : qui Paulo dicebant per Spiritum ne ascenderet Jerosolymam.

21:4 And finding disciples, we tarried there seven days: who said to Paul, through the Spirit, that he should not go up to Jerusalem.

21:5 Et expletis diebus, profecti ibamus, deducentibus nos omnibus cum uxoribus et filiis usque foras civitatem : et positis genibus in littore, oravimus.

21:5 And the days being expired, departing we went forward, they all bringing us on our way, with their wives and children, till we were out of the city. And we kneeled down on the shore: and we prayed.

21:6 Et cum valefecissemus invicem, ascendimus navem : illi autem redierunt in sua.

21:6 And when we had bid one another farewell, we took ship. And they returned home.

21:7 Nos vero navigatione expleta a Tyro descendimus Ptolemaidam : et salutatis fratribus, mansimus die una apud illos.

21:7 But we, having finished the voyage by sea, from Tyre came down to Ptolemais: and saluting the brethren, we abode one day with them.

21:8 Alia autem die profecti, venimus Cæsaream. Et intrantes domum Philippi evangelistæ, qui erat unus de septem, mansimus apud eum.

21:8 And the next day departing, we came to Caesarea. And entering into the house of Philip the evangelist, who was one of the seven, we abode with him.

21:9 Huic autem erant quatuor filiæ virgines prophetantes.

21:9 And he had four daughters, virgins, who did prophesy.

21:10 Et cum moraremur per dies aliquot, supervenit quidam a Judæa propheta, nomine Agabus.

21:10 And as we tarried there for some days, there came from Judea a certain prophet, named Agabus.

21:11 Is cum venisset ad nos, tulit zonam Pauli : et alligans sibi pedes et manus, dixit : Hæc dicit Spiritus Sanctus : Virum, cujus est zona hæc, sic alligabunt in Jerusalem Judæi, et tradent in manus gentium.

21:11 Who, when he was come to us, took Paul's girdle: and binding his own feet and hands, he said: Thus saith the Holy Ghost: The man whose girdle this is, the Jews shall bind in this manner in Jerusalem and shall deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.

21:12 Quod cum audissemus, rogabamus nos, et qui loci illius erant, ne ascenderet Jerosolymam.

21:12 Which when we had heard, both we and they that were of that place desired him that he would not go up to Jerusalem.

21:13 Tunc respondit Paulus, et dixit : Quid facitis flentes, et affligentes cor meum ? Ego enim non solum alligari, sed et mori in Jerusalem paratus sum propter nomen Domini Jesu.

21:13 Then Paul answered and said: What do you mean, weeping and afflicting my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound, but to die also in Jerusalem, for the name of the Lord Jesus.

21:14 Et cum ei suadere non possemus, quievimus, dicentes : Domini voluntas fiat.

21:14 And when we could not persuade him, we ceased, saying: The will of the Lord be done.

21:15 Post dies autem istos, præparati ascendebamus in Jerusalem.

21:15 And after those days, being prepared, we went up to Jerusalem.

21:16 Venerunt autem et ex discipulis a Cæsarea nobiscum, adducentes secum apud quem hospitaremur Mnasonem quemdam Cyprium, antiquum discipulum.

21:16 And there went also with us some of the disciples from Caesarea, bringing with them one Mnason a Cyprian, an old disciple, with whom we should lodge.

21:17 Et cum venissemus Jerosolymam, libenter exceperunt nos fratres.

21:17 And when we were come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly.

21:18 Sequenti autem die introibat Paulus nobiscum ad Jacobum, omnesque collecti sunt seniores.

21:18 And the day following, Paul went in with us unto James: and all the ancients were assembled.

21:19 Quos cum salutasset, narrabat per singula quæ Deus fecisset in gentibus per ministerium ipsius.

21:19 Whom when he had saluted, he related particularly what things God had wrought among the Gentiles by his ministry.

21:20 At illi cum audissent, magnificabant Deum, dixeruntque ei : Vides, frater, quot millia sunt in Judæis qui crediderunt, et omnes æmulatores sunt legis.

21:20 But they hearing it, glorified God and said to him: Thou seest, brother, how many thousands there are among the Jews that have believed: and they are all zealous for the law.

21:21 Audierunt autem de te quia discessionem doceas a Moyse eorum qui per gentes sunt Judæorum, dicens non debere eos circumcidere filios suos, neque secundum consuetudinem ingredi.

21:21 Now they have heard of thee that thou teachest those Jews, who are among the Gentiles to depart from Moses: saying that they ought not to circumcise their children, nor walk according to the custom.

21:22 Quid ergo est ? utique oportet convenire multitudinem : audient enim te supervenisse.

21:22 What is it therefore? The multitude must needs come together: for they will hear that thou art come.

21:23 Hoc ergo fac quod tibi dicimus. Sunt nobis viri quatuor, votum habentes super se.

21:23 Do therefore this that we say to thee. We have four men, who have a vow on them.

21:24 His assumptis, sanctifica te cum illis, et impende in illis ut radant capita : et scient omnes quia quæ de te audierunt, falsa sunt, sed ambulas et ipse custodiens legem.

21:24 Take these and sanctify thyself with them: and bestow on them, that they may shave their heads. And all will know that the things which they have heard of these are false: but that thou thyself also walkest keeping the law.

21:25 De his autem qui crediderunt ex gentibus, nos scripsimus judicantes ut abstineant se ab idolis immolato, et sanguine, et suffocato, et fornicatione.

21:25 But, as touching the Gentiles that believe, we have written, decreeing that they should only refrain themselves from that which has been offered to idols and from blood and from things strangled and from fornication.

21:26 Tunc Paulus, assumptis viris, postera die purificatus cum illis intravit in templum, annuntians expletionem dierum purificationis, donec offerretur pro unoquoque eorum oblatio.

21:26 Then Paul took the men and, the next day being purified with them, entered into the temple, giving notice of the accomplishment of the days of purification, until an oblation should be offered for every one of them.

21:27 Dum autem septem dies consummarentur, hi qui de Asia erant Judæi, cum vidissent eum in templo, concitaverunt omnem populum, et injecerunt ei manus, clamantes :

21:27 But when the seven days were drawing to an end, those Jews that were of Asia, when they saw him in the temple, stirred up all the people and laid hands upon him, crying out:

21:28 Viri Israëlitæ, adjuvate : hic est homo qui adversus populum, et legem, et locum hunc, omnes ubique docens, insuper et gentiles induxit in templum, et violavit sanctum locum istum.

21:28 Men of Israel, help: This is the man that teacheth all men every where against the people and the law and this place; and moreover hath brought in Gentiles into the temple and hath violated this holy place.

21:29 Viderant enim Trophimum Ephesium in civitate cum ipso, quem æstimaverunt quoniam in templum introduxisset Paulus.

21:29 (For they had seen Trophimus the Ephesian in the city with him. whom they supposed that Paul had brought into the temple.)

21:30 Commotaque est civitas tota, et facta est concursio populi. Et apprehendentes Paulum, trahebant eum extra templum : et statim clausæ sunt januæ.

21:30 And he whole city was in an uproar: and the people ran together. And taking Paul, they drew him out of the temple: and immediately the doors were shut.

21:31 Quærentibus autem eum occidere, nuntiatum est tribuno cohortis quia tota confunditur Jerusalem.

21:31 And as they went about to kill him, it was told the tribune of the band that all Jerusalem was in confusion.

21:32 Qui statim, assumptis militibus et centurionibus, decurrit ad illos. Qui cum vidissent tribunum et milites, cessaverunt percutere Paulum.

21:32 Who, forthwith taking with him soldiers and centurions, ran down to them. And when they saw the tribune and the soldiers, they left off beating Paul.

21:33 Tunc accedens tribunus apprehendit eum, et jussit eum alligari catenis duabus : et interrogabat quis esset, et quid fecisset.

21:33 Then the tribune, coming near, took him and commanded him to be bound with two chains: and demanded who he was and what he had done.

21:34 Alii autem aliud clamabant in turba. Et cum non posset certum cognoscere præ tumultu, jussit duci eum in castra.

21:34 And some cried one thing, some another, among the multitude. And when he could not know the certainty for the tumult, he commanded him to be carried into the castle.

21:35 Et cum venisset ad gradus, contigit ut portaretur a militibus propter vim populi.

21:35 And when he was come to the stairs, it fell out that he was carried by the soldiers, because of the violence of the people.

21:36 Sequebatur enim multitudo populi, clamans : Tolle eum.

21:36 For the multitude of the people followed after, crying: Away with him!

21:37 Et cum cœpisset induci in castra Paulus, dicit tribuno : Si licet mihi loqui aliquid ad te ? Qui dixit : Græce nosti ?

21:37 And as Paul was about to be brought into the castle, he saith to the tribune: May I speak something to thee? Who said: Canst thou speak Greek?

21:38 nonne tu es Ægyptius, qui ante hos dies tumultum concitasti, et eduxisti in desertum quatuor millia virorum sicariorum ?

21:38 Art not thou that Egyptian who before these days didst raise a tumult and didst lead forth into the desert four thousand men that were murderers?

21:39 Et dixit ad eum Paulus : Ego homo sum quidem Judæus a Tarso Ciliciæ, non ignotæ civitatis municeps. Rogo autem te, permitte mihi loqui ad populum.

21:39 But Paul said to him: I am a Jew of Tarsus in Cilicia, a citizen of no mean city. And I beseech thee, suffer me to speak to the people.

21:40 Et cum ille permisisset, Paulus stans in gradibus annuit manu ad plebem, et magno silentio facto, allocutus est lingua hebræa, dicens :

21:40 And when he had given him leave, Paul standing on the stairs, beckoned with his hand to the people. And a great silence being made, he spoke unto them in the Hebrew tongue, saying:

Chapter 22

22:1 Viri fratres, et patres, audite quam ad vos nunc reddo rationem.

22:1 Men, brethren and fathers, hear ye the account which I now give unto you.

22:2 Cum audissent autem quia hebræa lingua loqueretur ad illos, magis præstiterunt silentium.

22:2 (And when they heard that he spoke to them in the Hebrew tongue, they kept the more silence.)

22:3 Et dicit : Ego sum vir Judæus, natus in Tarso Ciliciæ, nutritus autem in ista civitate, secus pedes Gamaliel eruditus juxta veritatem paternæ legis, æmulator legis, sicut et vos omnes estis hodie :

22:3 And he saith: I am a Jew, born at Tarsus in Cilicia, but brought up in this city, at the feet of Gamaliel, taught according to the truth of the law of the fathers, zealous for the law, as also all you are this day:

22:4 qui hanc viam persecutus sum usque ad mortem, alligans et tradens in custodias viros ac mulieres,

22:4 Who persecuted this way unto death, binding and delivering into prisons both men and women,

22:5 sicut princeps sacerdotum mihi testimonium reddit, et omnes majores natu : a quibus et epistolas accipiens, ad fratres Damascum pergebam, ut adducerem inde vinctos in Jerusalem ut punirentur.

22:5 As the high priest doth bear me witness and all the ancients. From whom also receiving letters to the brethren, I went to Damascus, that I might bring them bound from thence to Jerusalem to be punished.

22:6 Factum est autem, eunte me, et appropinquante Damasco media die, subito de cælo circumfulsit me lux copiosa :

22:6 And it came to pass, as I was going and drawing nigh to Damascus, at mid-day, that suddenly from heaven there shone round about me a great light:

22:7 et decidens in terram, audivi vocem dicentem mihi : Saule, Saule, quid me persequeris ?

22:7 And falling on the ground, I heard a voice saying to me: Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?

22:8 Ego autem respondi : Quis es, domine ? Dixitque ad me : Ego sum Jesus Nazarenus, quem tu persequeris.

22:8 And I answered: Who art thou, Lord? And he said to me: I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom thou persecutest.

22:9 Et qui mecum erant, lumen quidem viderunt, vocem autem non audierunt ejus qui loquebatur mecum.

22:9 And they that were with me saw indeed the light: but they heard not the voice of him that spoke with me.

22:10 Et dixi : Quid faciam, domine ? Dominus autem dixit ad me : Surgens vade Damascum : et ibi tibi dicetur de omnibus quæ te oporteat facere.

22:10 And I said: What shall I do, Lord? And the Lord said to me: Arise and go to Damascus; and there it shall be told thee of all things that thou must do.

22:11 Et cum non viderem præ claritate luminis illius, ad manum deductus a comitibus, veni Damascum.

22:11 And whereas I did not see for the brightness of that light, being led by the hand by my companions, I came to Damascus,

22:12 Ananias autem quidam vir secundum legem, testimonium habens ab omnibus cohabitantibus Judæis,

22:12 And one Ananias, a man according to the law, having testimony of all the Jews who dwelt there,

22:13 veniens ad me et astans, dixit mihi : Saule frater, respice. Et ego eadem hora respexi in eum.

22:13 Coming to me and standing by me, said to me: Brother Saul, look up. And I, the same hour, looked upon him.

22:14 At ille dixit : Deus patrum nostrorum præordinavit te, ut cognosceres voluntatem ejus, et videres justum, et audires vocem ex ore ejus :

22:14 But he said: The God of our fathers hath preordained thee that thou shouldst know his will and see the Just One and shouldst hear the voice from his mouth.

22:15 quia eris testis illius ad omnes homines eorum quæ vidisti et audisti.

22:15 For thou shalt be his witness to all men of those things which thou hast seen and heard.

22:16 Et nunc quid moraris ? Exsurge, et baptizare, et ablue peccata tua, invocato nomine ipsius.

22:16 And now why tarriest thou? Rise up and be baptized and wash away thy sins, invoking his name.

22:17 Factum est autem revertenti mihi in Jerusalem, et oranti in templo, fieri me in stupore mentis,

22:17 And it came to pass, when I was come again to Jerusalem and was praying in the temple, that I was in a trance,

22:18 et videre illum dicentem mihi : Festina, et exi velociter ex Jerusalem : quoniam non recipient testimonium tuum de me.

22:18 And saw him saying unto me: Make haste and get thee quickly out of Jerusalem: because they will not receive thy testimony concerning me.

22:19 Et ego dixi : Domine, ipsi sciunt quia ego eram concludens in carcerem, et cædens per synagogas eos qui credebant in te :

22:19 And I said: Lord, they know that I cast into prison and beat in every synagogue them that believed in thee.

22:20 et cum funderetur sanguis Stephani testis tui, ego astabam, et consentiebam, et custodiebam vestimenta interficientium illum.

22:20 And when the blood of Stephen thy witness was shed, I stood by and consented: and kept the garments of them that killed him.

22:21 Et dixit ad me : Vade, quoniam ego in nationes longe mittam te.

22:21 And he said to me: Go, for unto the Gentiles afar off will I send thee.

22:22 Audiebant autem eum usque ad hoc verbum, et levaverunt vocem suam, dicentes : Tolle de terra hujusmodi : non enim fas est eum vivere.

22:22 And they heard him until this word and then lifted up their voice, saying: Away with such an one from the earth. For it is not fit that he should live.

22:23 Vociferantibus autem eis, et projicientibus vestimenta sua, et pulverem jactantibus in aërem,

22:23 And as they cried out and threw off their garments and cast dust into the air,

22:24 jussit tribunus induci eum in castra, et flagellis cædi, et torqueri eum, ut sciret propter quam causam sic acclamarent ei.

22:24 The tribune commanded him to be brought into the castle, and that he should be scourged and tortured: to know for what cause they did so cry out against him.

22:25 Et cum astrinxissent eum loris, dicit astanti sibi centurioni Paulus : Si hominem Romanum et indemnatum licet vobis flagellare ?

22:25 And when they had bound him with thongs, Paul saith to the centurion that stood by him: Is it lawful for you to scourge a man that is a Roman and uncondemned?

22:26 Quo audito, centurio accessit ad tribunum, et nuntiavit ei, dicens : Quid acturus es ? hic enim homo civis Romanus est.

22:26 Which the centurion hearing, went to the tribune and told him, saying: What art thou about to do? For this man is a Roman citizen.

22:27 Accedens autem tribunus, dixit illi : Dic mihi si tu Romanus es ? At ille dixit : Etiam.

22:27 And the tribune coming, said to him: Tell me. Art thou a Roman? But he said: Yea.

22:28 Et respondit tribunus : Ego multa summa civilitatem hanc consecutus sum. Et Paulus ait : Ego autem et natus sum.

22:28 And the tribune answered: I obtained the being free of this city with a great sum. And Paul said: But I was born so.

22:29 Protinus ergo discesserunt ab illo qui eum torturi erant. Tribunus quoque timuit postquam rescivit, quia civis Romanus esset, et quia alligasset eum.

22:29 Immediately therefore they departed from him that were about to torture him. The tribune also was afraid after he understood that he was a Roman citizen and because he had bound him.

22:30 Postera autem die volens scire diligentius qua ex causa accusaretur a Judæis, solvit eum, et jussit sacerdotes convenire, et omne concilium : et producens Paulum, statuit inter illos.

22:30 But on the next day, meaning to know more diligently for what cause he was accused by the Jews, he loosed him and commanded the priests to come together and all the council: and, bringing forth Paul, he set him before them.

Chapter 23

23:1 Intendens autem in concilium Paulus, ait : Viri fratres, ego omni conscientia bona conversatus sum ante Deum usque in hodiernum diem.

23:1 And Paul, looking upon the council, said: Men, brethren, I have conversed with all good conscience before God until this present day.

23:2 Princeps autem sacerdotum Ananias præcepit astantibus sibi percutere os ejus.

23:2 And the high priest, Ananias, commanded them that stood by him to strike him on the mouth.

23:3 Tunc Paulus dixit ad eum : Percutiet te Deus, paries dealbate. Et tu sedens judicas me secundum legem, et contra legem jubes me percuti ?

23:3 Then Paul said to him: God shall strike thee, thou whited wall. For, sittest thou to judge me according to the law and, contrary to the law, commandest me to be struck?

23:4 Et qui astabant dixerunt : Summum sacerdotem Dei maledicis.

23:4 And they that stood by said: Dost thou revile the high priest of God?

23:5 Dixit autem Paulus : Nesciebam, fratres, quia princeps est sacerdotum. Scriptum est enim : Principem populi tui non maledices.

23:5 And Paul said: I knew not, brethren, that he is the high priest. For it is written: Thou shalt not speak evil of the prince of thy people.

23:6 Sciens autem Paulus quia una pars esset sadducæorum, et altera pharisæorum, exclamavit in concilio : Viri fratres, ego pharisæus sum, filius pharisæorum : de spe et resurrectione mortuorum ego judicor.

23:6 And Paul, knowing that the one part were Sadducees and the other Pharisees, cried out in the council: Men, brethren, I am a Pharisee, the son of Pharisees: concerning the hope and resurrection of the dead I am called in question.

23:7 Et cum hæc dixisset, facta est dissensio inter pharisæos et sadducæos, et soluta est multitudo.

23:7 And when he had so said, there arose a dissension between the Pharisees and the Sadducees. And the multitude was divided.

23:8 Sadducæi enim dicunt non esse resurrectionem, neque angelum, neque spiritum : pharisæi autem utraque confitentur.

23:8 For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, neither angel, nor spirit: but the Pharisees confess both.

23:9 Factus est autem clamor magnus. Et surgentes quidam pharisæorum, pugnabant, dicentes : Nihil mali invenimus in homine isto : quid si spiritus locutus est ei, aut angelus ?

23:9 And there arose a great cry. And some of the Pharisees rising up, strove, saying: We find no evil in this man. What if a spirit hath spoken to him, or an angel?

23:10 Et cum magna dissensio facta esset, timens tribunus ne discerperetur Paulus ab ipsis, jussit milites descendere, et rapere eum de medio eorum, ac deducere eum in castra.

23:10 And when there arose a great dissension, the tribune, fearing lest Paul should be pulled in pieces by them, commanded the soldiers to go down and to take him by force from among them and to bring him into the castle.

23:11 Sequenti autem nocte assistens ei Dominus, ait : Constans esto : sicut enim testificatus es de me in Jerusalem, sic te oportet et Romæ testificari.

23:11 And the night following, the Lord standing by him, said: Be constant: for as thou hast testified of me in Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness also at Rome.

23:12 Facta autem die collegerunt se quidam ex Judæis, et devoverunt, se dicentes neque manducaturos, neque bibituros donec occiderent Paulum.

23:12 And when day was come, some of the Jews gathered together and bound themselves under a curse, saying that they would neither eat nor drink till they killed Paul.

23:13 Erant autem plus quam quadraginta viri qui hanc conjurationem fecerant :

23:13 And they were more than forty men that had made this conspiracy.

23:14 qui accesserunt ad principes sacerdotum et seniores, et dixerunt : Devotione devovimus nos nihil gustaturos, donec occidamus Paulum.

23:14 Who came to the chief priests and the ancients and said: We have bound ourselves under a great curse that we will eat nothing till we have slain Paul.

23:15 Nunc ergo vos notum facite tribuno cum concilio, ut producat illum ad vos, tamquam aliquid certius cognituri de eo. Nos vero priusquam appropiet, parati sumus interficere illum.

23:15 Now therefore do you with the council signify to the tribune, that he bring him forth to you, as if you meant to know something more certain touching him. And we, before he come near, are ready to kill him.

23:16 Quod cum audisset filius sororis Pauli insidias, venit, et intravit in castra, nuntiavitque Paulo.

23:16 Which when Paul's sister's son had heard, of their lying in wait, he came and entered into the castle and told Paul.

23:17 Vocans autem Paulus ad se unum ex centurionibus, ait : Adolescentem hunc perduc ad tribunum, habet enim aliquid indicare illi.

23:17 And Paul, calling to him one of the centurions, said: Bring this young man to the tribune: for he hath some thing to tell him.

23:18 Et ille quidem assumens eum duxit ad tribunum, et ait : Vinctus Paulus rogavit me hunc adolescentem perducere ad te, habentem aliquid loqui tibi.

23:18 And he, taking him, brought him to the tribune and said: Paul, the prisoner, desired me to bring this young man unto thee, who hath some thing to say to thee.

23:19 Apprehendens autem tribunus manum illius, secessit cum eo seorsum, et interrogavit illum : Quid est quod habes indicare mihi ?

23:19 And the tribune, taking him by the hand, went aside with him privately and asked him: What is it that thou hast to tell me?

23:20 Ille autem dixit : Judæis convenit rogare te ut crastina die producas Paulum in concilium, quasi aliquid certius inquisituri sint de illo :

23:20 And he said: The Jews have agreed to desire thee that thou wouldst bring forth Paul to-morrow into the council, as if they meant to inquire some thing more certain touching him.

23:21 tu vero ne credideris illis : insidiantur enim ei ex eis viri amplius quam quadraginta, qui se devoverunt non manducare, neque bibere donec interficiant eum : et nunc parati sunt, exspectantes promissum tuum.

23:21 But do not thou give credit to them: for there lie in wait for him more than forty men of them, who have bound themselves by oath neither to eat nor to drink, till they have killed him. And they are now ready, looking for a promise from thee.

23:22 Tribunus igitur dimisit adolescentem, præcipiens ne cui loqueretur quoniam hæc nota sibi fecisset.

23:22 The tribune therefore dismissed the young man, charging him that he should tell no man that he had made known these things unto him.

23:23 Et vocatis duobus centurionibus, dixit illis : Parate milites ducentos ut eant usque Cæsaream, et equites septuaginta, et lancearios ducentos a tertia hora noctis,

23:23 Then having called two centurions, he said to them: Make ready two hundred soldiers to go as far as Caesarea: and seventy horsemen and two hundred spearmen, for the third hour of the night.

23:24 et jumenta præparate ut imponentes Paulum, salvum perducerent ad Felicem præsidem.

23:24 And provide beasts, that they may set Paul on and bring him safe to Felix the governor.

23:25 (Timuit enim ne forte raperent eum Judæi, et occiderent, et ipse postea calumniam sustineret, tamquam accepturus pecuniam.)

23:25 (For he feared lest perhaps the Jews might take him away by force and kill him: and he should afterwards be slandered, as if he was to take money.) And he wrote a letter after this manner:

23:26 Scribens epistolam continentem hæc : Claudius Lysias optimo præsidi Felici, salutem.

23:26 Claudius Lysias to the most excellent governor, Felix, greeting:

23:27 Virum hunc comprehensum a Judæis, et incipientem interfici ab eis, superveniens cum exercitu eripui, cognito quia Romanus est.

23:27 This man, being taken by the Jews and ready to be killed by them, I rescued, coming in with an army, understanding that he is a Roman.

23:28 Volensque scire causam quam objiciebant illi, deduxi eum in concilium eorum.

23:28 And meaning to know the cause which they objected unto him, I brought him forth into their council.

23:29 Quem inveni accusari de quæstionibus legis ipsorum, nihil vero dignum morte aut vinculis habentem criminis.

23:29 Whom I found to be accused concerning questions of their law; but having nothing laid to his charge worthy of death or of bands.

23:30 Et cum mihi perlatum esset de insidiis quas paraverant illi, misi eum ad te, denuntians et accusatoribus ut dicant apud te. Vale.

23:30 And when I was told of ambushes that they had prepared for him, I sent him to thee, signifying also to his accusers to plead before thee. Farewell.

23:31 Milites ergo secundum præceptum sibi assumentes Paulum, duxerunt per noctem in Antipatridem.

23:31 Then the soldiers, according as it was commanded them, taking Paul, brought him by night to Antipatris.

23:32 Et postera die dimissis equitibus ut cum eo irent, reversi sunt ad castra.

23:32 And the next day, leaving the horsemen to go with him, they returned to the castle.

23:33 Qui cum venissent Cæsaream, et tradidissent epistolam præsidi, statuerunt ante illum et Paulum.

23:33 Who, when they were come to Caesarea and had delivered the letter to the governor, did also present Paul before him.

23:34 Cum legisset autem, et interrogasset de qua provincia esset, et cognoscens quia de Cilicia :

23:34 And when he had read it and had asked of what province he was and understood that he was of Cilicia:

23:35 Audiam te, inquit, cum accusatores tui venerint. Jussitque in prætorio Herodis custodiri eum.

23:35 I will hear thee, said he, when thy accusers come. And he commanded him to be kept in Herod's judgment hall.

Chapter 24

24:1 Post quinque autem dies descendit princeps sacerdotum Ananias, cum senioribus quibusdam, et Tertullo quodam oratore, qui adierunt præsidem adversus Paulum.

24:1 And after five days, the high priest, Ananias, came down with some ancients and one Tertullus, an orator, who went to the governor against Paul.

24:2 Et citato Paulo cœpit accusare Tertullus, dicens : Cum in multa pace agamus per te, et multa corrigantur per tuam providentiam,

24:2 And Paul being called for, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying: Whereas, through thee we live in much peace and many things are rectified by thy providence,

24:3 semper et ubique suscipimus, optime Felix, cum omni gratiarum actione.

24:3 We accept it always and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thanksgiving.

24:4 Ne diutius autem te protraham, oro, breviter audias nos pro tua clementia.

24:4 But that I be no further tedious to thee, I desire thee of thy clemency to hear us in a few words.

24:5 Invenimus hunc hominem pestiferum, et concitantem seditiones omnibus Judæis in universo orbe, et auctorem seditionis sectæ Nazarenorum :

24:5 We have found this to be a pestilent man and raising seditions among all the Jews throughout the world: and author of the sedition of the sect of the Nazarenes.

24:6 qui etiam templum violare conatus est, quem et apprehensum voluimus secundum legem nostram judicare.

24:6 Who also hath gone about to profane the temple: whom, we having apprehended, would also have judged according to our law.

24:7 Superveniens autem tribunus Lysias, cum vi magna eripuit eum de manibus nostris,

24:7 But Lysias the tribune, coming upon us with great violence, took him away out of our hands;

24:8 jubens accusatores ejus ad te venire : a quo poteris ipse judicans, de omnibus istis cognoscere, de quibus nos accusamus eum.

24:8 Commanding his accusers to come to thee. Of whom thou mayest thyself, by examination, have knowledge of all these things whereof we accuse him.

24:9 Adjecerunt autem et Judæi, dicentes hæc ita se habere.

24:9 And the Jews also added and said that these things were so.

24:10 Respondit autem Paulus (annuente sibi præside dicere) : Ex multis annis te esse judicem genti huic sciens, bono animo pro me satisfaciam.

24:10 Then Paul answered (the governor making a sign to him to speak): Knowing that for many years thou hast been judge over this nation, I will with good courage answer for myself.

24:11 Potes enim cognoscere quia non plus sunt mihi dies quam duodecim, ex quo ascendi adorare in Jerusalem :

24:11 For thou mayest understand that there are yet but twelve days since I went up to adore in Jerusalem:

24:12 et neque in templo invenerunt me cum aliquo disputantem, aut concursum facientem turbæ, neque in synagogis, neque in civitate :

24:12 And neither in the temple did they find me disputing with any man or causing any concourse of the people: neither in the synagogues, nor in the city.

24:13 neque probare possunt tibi de quibus nunc me accusant.

24:13 Neither can they prove unto thee the things whereof they now accuse me.

24:14 Confiteor autem hoc tibi, quod secundum sectam quam dicunt hæresim, sic deservio Patri et Deo meo, credens omnibus quæ in lege et prophetis scripta sunt :

24:14 But this I confess to thee that according to the way which they call a heresy, so do I serve the Father and my God, believing all things which are written in the law and the prophets:

24:15 spem habens in Deum, quam et hi ipsi exspectant, resurrectionem futuram justorum et iniquorum.

24:15 Having hope in God, which these also themselves look for, that there shall be a resurrection of the just and unjust.

24:16 In hoc et ipse studeo sine offendiculo conscientiam habere ad Deum et ad homines semper.

24:16 And herein do I endeavour to have always a conscience without offence, towards God and towards men.

24:17 Post annos autem plures eleemosynas facturus in gentem meam, veni, et oblationes, et vota,

24:17 Now after many years, I came to bring alms to my nation and offerings and vows.

24:18 in quibus invenerunt me purificatum in templo : non cum turba, neque cum tumultu.

24:18 In which I was found purified in the temple: neither with multitude nor with tumult.

24:19 Quidam autem ex Asia Judæi, quos oportebat apud te præsto esse, et accusare si quid haberent adversum me :

24:19 But certain Jews of Asia, who ought to be present before thee and to accuse, if they had anything against me:

24:20 aut hi ipsi dicant si quid invenerunt in me iniquitatis cum stem in concilio,

24:20 Or let these men themselves say if they found in me any iniquity, when standing before the council,

24:21 nisi de una hac solummodo voce qua clamavi inter eos stans : Quoniam de resurrectione mortuorum ego judicor hodie a vobis.

24:21 Except it be for this one voice only that I cried, standing among them: Concerning the resurrection of the dead am I judged this day by you.

24:22 Distulit autem illos Felix, certissime sciens de via hac, dicens : Cum tribunus Lysias descenderit, audiam vos.

24:22 And Felix put them off, having most certain knowledge of this way, saying: When Lysias the tribune shall come down, I will hear you.

24:23 Jussitque centurioni custodire eum, et habere requiem, nec quemquam de suis prohibere ministrare ei.

24:23 And he commanded a centurion to keep him: and that he should be easy and that he should not prohibit any of his friends to minister unto him.

24:24 Post aliquot autem dies veniens Felix cum Drusilla uxore sua, quæ erat Judæa, vocavit Paulum, et audivit ab eo fidem quæ est in Christum Jesum.

24:24 And after some days, Felix, coming with Drusilla his wife, who was a Jew, sent for Paul and heard of him the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

24:25 Disputante autem illo de justitia, et castitate, et de judicio futuro, tremefactus Felix, respondit : Quod nunc attinet, vade : tempore autem opportuno accersam te :

24:25 And as he treated of justice and chastity and of the judgment to come, Felix, being terrified, answered: For this time, go thy way: but when I have a convenient time, I will send for thee.

24:26 simul et sperans quod pecunia ei daretur a Paulo, propter quod et frequenter accersens eum, loquebatur cum eo.

24:26 Hoping also withal that money should be given him by Paul: for which cause also oftentimes sending for him, he spoke with him.

24:27 Biennio autem expleto, accepit successorem Felix Portium Festum. Volens autem gratiam præstare Judæis Felix, reliquit Paulum vinctum.

24:27 But when two years were ended, Felix had for successor Portius Festus. And Felix being willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound.

Chapter 25

25:1 Festus ergo cum venisset in provinciam, post triduum ascendit Jerosolymam a Cæsarea.

25:1 Now when Festus was come into the province, after three days, he went up to Jerusalem from Cesarea.

25:2 Adieruntque eum principes sacerdotum et primi Judæorum adversus Paulum : et rogabant eum,

25:2 And the chief priests and principal men of the Jews went unto him against Paul: and they besought him,

25:3 postulantes gratiam adversus eum, ut juberet perduci eum in Jerusalem, insidias tendentes ut interficerent eum in via.

25:3 Requesting favour against him, that he would command him to be brought to Jerusalem, laying wait to kill him in the way.

25:4 Festus autem respondit servari Paulum in Cæsarea : se autem maturius profecturum.

25:4 But Festus answered: That Paul was kept in Caesarea: and that he himself would very shortly depart thither.

25:5 Qui ergo in vobis, ait, potentes sunt, descendentes simul, si quod est in viro crimen, accusent eum.

25:5 Let them, therefore, saith he, among you that are able, go down with me and accuse him, if there be any crime in the man.

25:6 Demoratus autem inter eos dies non amplius quam octo aut decem, descendit Cæsaream, et altera die sedit pro tribunali, et jussit Paulum adduci.

25:6 And having tarried among them no more than eight or ten days, he went down to Caesarea. And the next day, he sat in the judgment seat and commanded Paul to be brought.

25:7 Qui cum perductus esset, circumsteterunt eum, qui ab Jerosolyma descenderant Judæi, multas et graves causas objicientes, quas non poterant probare :

25:7 Who being brought, the Jews stood about him, who were come down from Jerusalem, objecting many and grievious causes, which they could not prove:

25:8 Paulo rationem reddente : Quoniam neque in legem Judæorum, neque in templum, neque in Cæsarem quidquam peccavi.

25:8 Paul making answer for himself: Neither against the law of the Jews, nor against the temple, nor against Caesar, have I offended in any thing.

25:9 Festus autem volens gratiam præstare Judæis, respondens Paulo, dixit : Vis Jerosolymam ascendere, et ibi de his judicari apud me ?

25:9 But Festus, willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, answering Paul, said: Wilt thou go up to Jerusalem and there be judged of these things before me?

25:10 Dixit autem Paulus : Ad tribunal Cæsaris sto : ibi me oportet judicari : Judæis non nocui, sicut tu melius nosti.

25:10 Then Paul said: I stand at Caesar's judgment seat, where I ought to be judged. To the Jews I have done no injury, as thou very well knowest.

25:11 Si enim nocui, aut dignum morte aliquid feci, non recuso mori : si vero nihil est eorum quæ hi accusant me, nemo potest me illis donare. Cæsarem appello.

25:11 For if I have injured them or have committed any thing worthy of death, I refuse not to die. But if there be none of these things whereof they accuse me, no man may deliver me to them. I appeal to Caesar.

25:12 Tunc Festus cum concilio locutus, respondit : Cæsarem appellasti ? ad Cæsarem ibis.

25:12 Then Festus, having conferred with the council, answered: Hast thou appealed to Caesar? To Caesar shalt thou go.

25:13 Et cum dies aliquot transacti essent, Agrippa rex et Bernice descenderunt Cæsaream ad salutandum Festum.

25:13 And after some days, king Agrippa and Bernice came down to Caesarea, to salute Festus.

25:14 Et cum dies plures ibi demorarentur, Festus regi indicavit de Paulo, dicens : Vir quidam est derelictus a Felice vinctus,

25:14 And as they tarried there many days, Festus told the king of Paul, saying: A certain man was left prisoner by Felix.

25:15 de quo cum essem Jerosolymis, adierunt me principes sacerdotum et seniores Judæorum, postulantes adversus illum damnationem.

25:15 About whom, when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the ancients of the Jews came unto me, desiring condemnation against him.

25:16 Ad quos respondi : Quia non est Romanis consuetudo damnare aliquem hominem priusquam is qui accusatur præsentes habeat accusatores, locumque defendendi accipiat ad abluenda crimina.

25:16 To whom I answered: it is not the custom of the Romans to condemn any man, before that he who is accused have his accusers present and have liberty to make his answer, to clear himself of the things laid to his charge.

25:17 Cum ergo huc convenissent sine ulla dilatione, sequenti die sedens pro tribunali, jussi adduci virum.

25:17 When therefore they were come hither, without any delay, on the day following, sitting in the judgment seat, I commanded the man to be brought.

25:18 De quo, cum stetissent accusatores, nullam causam deferebant, de quibus ego suspicabar malum.

25:18 Against whom, when the accusers stood up, they brought no accusation of this which I thought ill of:

25:19 Quæstiones vero quasdam de sua superstitione habebant adversus eum, et de quodam Jesu defuncto, quem affirmabat Paulus vivere.

25:19 But had certain questions of their own superstition against him, and of one Jesus deceased, whom Paul affirmed to be alive.

25:20 Hæsitans autem ego de hujusmodi quæstione, dicebam si vellet ire Jerosolymam, et ibi judicari de istis.

25:20 I therefore being in a doubt of this manner of question, asked him whether he would go to Jerusalem and there be judged of these things.

25:21 Paulo autem appellante ut servaretur ad Augusti cognitionem, jussi servari eum, donec mittam eum ad Cæsarem.

25:21 But Paul, appealing to be reserved unto the hearing of Augustus, I commanded him to be kept, till I might send him to Caesar.

25:22 Agrippa autem dixit ad Festum : Volebam et ipse hominem audire. Cras, inquit, audies eum.

25:22 And Agrippa said to Festus: I would also hear the man, myself. To-morrow, said he, thou shalt hear him.

25:23 Altera autem die cum venisset Agrippa et Bernice cum multa ambitione, et introissent in auditorium cum tribunis et viris principalibus civitatis, jubente Festo, adductus est Paulus.

25:23 And on the next day, when Agrippa and Bernice were come with great pomp and had entered into the hall of audience with the tribunes and principal men of the city, at Festus' commandment, Paul was brought forth.

25:24 Et dicit Festus : Agrippa rex, et omnes qui simul adestis nobiscum viri, videtis hunc de quo omnis multitudo Judæorum interpellavit me Jerosolymis, petentes et acclamantes non oportere eum vivere amplius.

25:24 And Festus saith: King Agrippa and all ye men who are here present with us, you see this man, about whom all the multitude of the Jews dealt with me at Jerusalem, requesting and crying out that he ought not to live any longer.

25:25 Ego vere comperi nihil dignum morte eum admisisse. Ipso autem hoc appellante ad Augustum, judicavi mittere.

25:25 Yet have I found nothing that he hath committed worthy of death. But forasmuch as he himself hath appealed to Augustus, I have determined to send him.

25:26 De quo quid certum scribam domino, non habeo. Propter quod produxi eum ad vos, et maxime ad te, rex Agrippa, ut interrogatione facta habeam quid scribam.

25:26 Of whom I have nothing certain to write to my lord. For which cause, I have brought him forth before you, and especially before thee, O king Agrippa, that, examination being made, I may have what to write.

25:27 Sine ratione enim mihi videtur mittere vinctum, et causas ejus non significare.

25:27 For it seemeth to me unreasonable to send a prisoner and not to signify the things laid to his charge.

Chapter 26

26:1 Agrippa vero ad Paulum ait : Permittitur tibi loqui pro temetipso. Tunc Paulus extenta manu cœpit rationem reddere :

26:1 Then Agrippa said to Paul: Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul, stretching forth his hand, began to make his answer.

26:2 De omnibus quibus accusor a Judæis, rex Agrippa, æstimo me beatum apud te cum sim defensurus me hodie,

26:2 I think myself happy, O king Agrippa, that I am to answer for myself this day before thee, touching all the things whereof I am accused by the Jews.

26:3 maxime te sciente omnia, et quæ apud Judæos sunt consuetudines et quæstiones : propter quod obsecro patienter me audias.

26:3 Especially as thou knowest all, both customs and questions, that are among the Jews. Wherefore I beseech thee to hear me patiently.

26:4 Et quidem vitam meam a juventute, quæ ab initio fuit in gente mea in Jerosolymis, noverunt omnes Judæi :

26:4 And my life indeed from my youth, which was from the beginning among my own nation in Jerusalem, all the Jews do know:

26:5 præscientes me ab initio (si velint testimonium perhibere) quoniam secundum certissimam sectam nostræ religionis vixi pharisæus.

26:5 Having known me from the beginning (if they will give testimony) that according to the most sure sect of our religion I lived, a Pharisee.

26:6 Et nunc, in spe quæ ad patres nostros repromissionis facta est a Deo, sto judicio subjectus :

26:6 And now for the hope of the promise that was made by God to the fathers, do I stand subject to judgment:

26:7 in quam duodecim tribus nostræ nocte ac die deservientes, sperant devenire. De qua spe accusor a Judæis, rex.

26:7 Unto which, our twelve tribes, serving night and day, hope to come. For which hope, O king, I am accused by the Jews.

26:8 Quid incredibile judicatur apud vos, si Deus mortuos suscitat ?

26:8 Why should it be thought a thing incredible that God should raise the dead?

26:9 Et ego quidem existimaveram me adversus nomen Jesu Nazareni debere multa contraria agere,

26:9 And I indeed did formerly think that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth.

26:10 quod et feci Jerosolymis, et multos sanctorum ego in carceribus inclusi, a principibus sacerdotum potestate accepta : et cum occiderentur, detuli sententiam.

26:10 Which also I did at Jerusalem: and many of the saints did I shut up in prison, having received authority of the chief priests. And when they were put to death, I brought the sentence.

26:11 Et per omnes synagogas frequenter puniens eos, compellebam blasphemare : et amplius insaniens in eos, persequebar usque in exteras civitates.

26:11 And oftentimes punishing them, in every synagogue, I compelled them to blaspheme: and being yet more mad against them, I persecuted them even unto foreign cities.

26:12 In quibus dum irem Damascum cum potestate et permissu principum sacerdotum,

26:12 Whereupon, when I was going to Damascus with authority and permission of the chief priest,

26:13 die media in via vidi, rex, de cælo supra splendorem solis circumfulsisse me lumen, et eos qui mecum simul erant.

26:13 At midday, O king, I saw in the way a light from heaven, above the brightness of the sun, shining round about me and them that were in company with me.

26:14 Omnesque nos cum decidissemus in terram, audivi vocem loquentem mihi hebraica lingua : Saule, Saule, quid me persequeris ? durum est tibi contra stimulum calcitrare.

26:14 And when we were all fallen down on the ground, I heard a voice speaking to me in the Hebrew tongue: Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? It is hard for thee to kick against the good.

26:15 Ego autem dixi : Quis es, domine ? Dominus autem dixit : Ego sum Jesus, quem tu persequeris.

26:15 And I said: Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord answered: I am Jesus whom thou persecutest.

26:16 Sed exsurge, et sta super pedes tuos : ad hoc enim apparui tibi, ut constituam te ministrum, et testem eorum quæ vidisti, et eorum quibus apparebo tibi,

26:16 But rise up and stand upon thy feet: for to this end have I appeared to thee, that I may make thee a minister and a witness of those things which thou hast seen and of those things wherein I will appear to thee,

26:17 eripiens te de populo et gentibus, in quas nunc ego mitto te,

26:17 Delivering thee from the people and from the nations unto which now I send thee:

26:18 aperire oculos eorum, ut convertantur a tenebris ad lucem, et de potestate Satanæ ad Deum, ut accipiant remissionem peccatorum, et sortem inter sanctos, per fidem quæ est in me.

26:18 To open their eyes, that they may be converted from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a lot among the saints, by the faith that is in me.

26:19 Unde, rex Agrippa, non fui incredulus cælesti visioni :

26:19 Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not incredulous to the heavenly vision.

26:20 sed his qui sunt Damasci primum, et Jerosolymis, et in omnem regionem Judææ, et gentibus, annuntiabam, ut pœnitentiam agerent, et converterentur ad Deum, digna pœnitentiæ opera facientes.

26:20 But to them first that are at Damascus and at Jerusalem, and unto all the country of Judea, and to the Gentiles did I preach, that they should do penance and turn to God, doing works worthy of penance.

26:21 Hac ex causa me Judæi, cum essem in templo, comprehensum tentabant interficere.

26:21 For this cause, the Jews, when I was in the temple, having apprehended me, went about to kill me.

26:22 Auxilio autem adjutus Dei usque in hodiernum diem, sto, testificans minori atque majori, nihil extra dicens quam ea quæ prophetæ locuti sunt futura esse, et Moyses,

26:22 But being aided by the help of God, I stand unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying no other thing than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come to pass:

26:23 si passibilis Christus, si primus ex resurrectione mortuorum, lumen annuntiaturus est populo et gentibus.

26:23 That Christ should suffer and that he should be the first that should rise from the dead and should shew light to the people and to the Gentiles.

26:24 Hæc loquente eo, et rationem reddente, Festus magna voce dixit : Insanis, Paule : multæ te litteræ ad insaniam convertunt.

26:24 As he spoke these things and made his answer, Festus said with a loud voice: Paul, thou art beside thyself: much learning doth make thee mad.

26:25 Et Paulus : Non insanio, inquit, optime Feste, sed veritatis et sobrietatis verba loquor.

26:25 And Paul said: I am not mad, most excellent Festus, but I speak words of truth and soberness.

26:26 Scit enim de his rex, ad quem et constanter loquor : latere enim eum nihil horum arbitror. Neque enim in angulo quidquam horum gestum est.

26:26 For the king knoweth of these things, to whom also I speak with confidence. For I am persuaded that none of these things are hidden from him. For neither was any of these things done in a corner.

26:27 Credis, rex Agrippa, prophetis ? Scio quia credis.

26:27 Believest thou the prophets, O king Agrippa? I know that thou believest.

26:28 Agrippa autem ad Paulum : In modico suades me christianum fieri.

26:28 And Agrippa said to Paul: In a little thou persuadest me to become a Christian.

26:29 Et Paulus : Opto apud Deum, et in modico et in magno, non tantum te, sed etiam omnes qui audiunt hodie fieri tales, qualis et ego sum, exceptis vinculis his.

26:29 And Paul said: I would to God that both in a little and in much, not only thou, but also all that hear me this day, should become such as I also am, except these bands.

26:30 Et exsurrexit rex, et præses, et Bernice, et qui assidebant eis.

26:30 And the king rose up, and the governor and Bernice and they that sat with them.

26:31 Et cum secessissent, loquebantur ad invicem, dicentes : Quia nihil morte aut vinculis dignum quid fecit homo iste.

26:31 And when they were gone aside, they spoke among themselves, saying: This man hath done nothing worthy of death or of bands.

26:32 Agrippa autem Festo dixit : Dimitti poterat homo hic, si non appellasset Cæsarem.

26:32 And Agrippa said to Festus: This man might have been set at liberty, if he had not appealed to Caesar.

Chapter 27

27:1 Ut autem judicatum est navigare eum in Italiam, et tradi Paulum cum reliquis custodiis centurioni nomine Julio cohortis Augustæ,

27:1 And when it was determined that he should sail into Italy and that Paul, with the other prisoners, should be delivered to a centurion, named Julius, of the band Augusta,

27:2 ascendentes navem Adrumetinam, incipientes navigare circa Asiæ loca, sustulimus, perseverante nobiscum Aristarcho Macedone Thessalonicensi.

27:2 Going on board a ship of Adrumetum, we launched, meaning to sail by the coasts of Asia, Aristarchus, the Macedonian of Thessalonica, continuing with us.

27:3 Sequenti autem die devenimus Sidonem. Humane autem tractans Julius Paulum, permisit ad amicos ire, et curam sui agere.

27:3 And the day following, we came to Sidon. And Julius, treating Paul courteously, permitted him to go to his friends and to take care of himself.

27:4 Et inde cum sustulissemus, subnavigavimus Cyprum, propterea quod essent venti contrarii.

27:4 And when we had launched from thence, we sailed under Cyprus, because the winds were contrary.

27:5 Et pelagus Ciliciæ et Pamphyliæ navigantes, venimus Lystram, quæ est Lyciæ :

27:5 And sailing over the sea of Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Lystra, which is in Lycia.

27:6 et ibi inveniens centurio navem Alexandrinam navigantem in Italiam, transposuit nos in eam.

27:6 And there, the centurion, finding a ship of Alexandria sailing into Italy, removed us into it.

27:7 Et cum multis diebus tarde navigaremus, et vix devenissemus contra Gnidum, prohibente nos vento, adnavigavimus Cretæ juxta Salmonem :

27:7 And when for many days we had sailed slowly and were scarce come over against Gnidus, the wind not suffering us, we sailed near Crete by Salmone.

27:8 et vix juxta navigantes, venimus in locum quemdam qui vocatur Boniportus, cui juxta erat civitas Thalassa.

27:8 And with much ado sailing by it, we came into a certain place, which is called Good-havens, nigh to which was the city of Thalassa.

27:9 Multo autem tempore peracto, et cum jam non esset tuta navigatio eo quod et jejunium jam præteriisset, consolabatur eos Paulus,

27:9 And when much time was spent and when sailing now was dangerous, because the fast was now past, Paul comforted them,

27:10 dicens eis : Viri, video quoniam cum injuria et multo damno non solum oneris, et navis, sed etiam animarum nostrarum incipit esse navigatio.

27:10 Saying to them: Ye men, I see that the voyage beginneth to be with injury and much damage, not only of the lading and ship, but also of our lives.

27:11 Centurio autem gubernatori et nauclero magis credebat, quam his quæ a Paulo dicebantur.

27:11 But the centurion believed the pilot and the master of the ship, more than those things which were said by Paul.

27:12 Et cum aptus portus non esset ad hiemandum, plurimi statuerunt consilium navigare inde, si quomodo possent, devenientes Phœnicen hiemare, portum Cretæ respicientem ad Africum et ad Corum.

27:12 And whereas it was not a commodious haven to winter in, the greatest part gave counsel to sail thence, if by any means they might reach Phenice, to winter there, which is a haven of Crete, looking towards the southwest and northwest.

27:13 Aspirante autem austro, æstimantes propositum se tenere, cum sustulissent de Asson, legebant Cretam.

27:13 And the south wind gently blowing, thinking that they had obtained their purpose, when they had loosed from Asson, they sailed close by Crete.

27:14 Non post multum autem misit se contra ipsam ventus typhonicus, qui vocatur Euroaquilo.

27:14 But not long after, there arose against it a tempestuous wind, called Euroaquilo.

27:15 Cumque arrepta esset navis, et non posset conari in ventum, data nave flatibus, ferebamur.

27:15 And when the ship was caught and could not bear up against the wind, giving up the ship to the winds, we were driven.

27:16 In insulam autem quamdam decurrentes, quæ vocatur Cauda, potuimus vix obtinere scapham.

27:16 And running under a certain island that is called Cauda, we had much work to come by the boat.

27:17 Qua sublata, adjutoriis utebantur, accingentes navem, timentes ne in Syrtim inciderent, summisso vase sic ferebantur.

27:17 Which being taken up, they used helps, undergirding the ship: and fearing lest they should fall into the quicksands, they let down the sail yard and so were driven.

27:18 Valida autem nobis tempestate jactatis, sequenti die jactum fecerunt :

27:18 And we, being mightily tossed with the tempest, the next day they lightened the ship.

27:19 et tertia die suis manibus armamenta navis projecerunt.

27:19 And the third day they cast out with their own hands the tacking of the ship.

27:20 Neque autem sole, neque sideribus apparentibus per plures dies, et tempestate non exigua imminente, jam ablata erat spes omnis salutis nostræ.

27:20 And when neither sun nor stars appeared for many days and no small storms lay on us, all hope of our being saved was now taken away.

27:21 Et cum multa jejunatio fuisset, tunc stans Paulus in medio eorum, dixit : Oportebat quidem, o viri, audito me, non tollere a Creta, lucrique facere injuriam hanc et jacturam.

27:21 And after they had fasted a long time, Paul standing forth in the midst of them, said: You should indeed, O ye men, have hearkened unto me and not have loosed from Crete and have gained this harm and loss.

27:22 Et nunc suadeo vobis bono animo esse : amissio enim nullius animæ erit ex vobis, præterquam navis.

27:22 And now I exhort you to be of good cheer. For there shall be no loss of any man's life among you, but only of the ship.

27:23 Astitit enim mihi hac nocte angelus Dei, cujus sum ego, et cui deservio,

27:23 For an angel of God, whose I am and whom I serve, stood by me this night,

27:24 dicens : Ne timeas, Paule : Cæsari te oportet assistere : et ecce donavit tibi Deus omnes qui navigant tecum.

27:24 Saying: Fear not, Paul, thou must be brought before Caesar; and behold, God hath given thee all them that sail with thee.

27:25 Propter quod bono animo estote, viri : credo enim Deo quia sic erit, quemadmodum dictum est mihi.

27:25 Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall so be, as it hath been told me.

27:26 In insulam autem quamdam oportet nos devenire.

27:26 And we must come unto a certain island.

27:27 Sed posteaquam quartadecima nox supervenit, navigantibus nobis in Adria circa mediam noctem, suspicabantur nautæ apparere sibi aliquam regionem.

27:27 But after the fourteenth night was come, as we were sailing in Adria, about midnight, the shipmen deemed that they discovered some country.

27:28 Qui et summittentes bolidem, invenerunt passus viginti : et pusillum inde separati, invenerunt passus quindecim.

27:28 Who also sounding, found twenty fathoms: and going on a little further, they found fifteen fathoms.

27:29 Timentes autem ne in aspera loca incideremus, de puppi mittentes anchoras quatuor, optabant diem fieri.

27:29 Then fearing lest we should fall upon rough places, they cast four anchors out of the stern: and wished for the day.

27:30 Nautis vero quærentibus fugere de navi, cum misissent scapham in mare, sub obtentu quasi inciperent a prora anchoras extendere,

27:30 But as the shipmen sought to fly out of the ship, having let down the boat into the sea, under colour, as though they would have cast anchors out of the forepart of the ship,

27:31 dixit Paulus centurioni et militibus : Nisi hi in navi manserint, vos salvi fieri non potestis.

27:31 Paul said to the centurion and to the soldiers: Except these stay in the ship, you cannot be saved.

27:32 Tunc absciderunt milites funes scaphæ, et passi sunt eam excidere.

27:32 Then the soldiers cut off the ropes of the boat and let her fall off.

27:33 Et cum lux inciperet fieri, rogabat Paulus omnes sumere cibum, dicens : Quartadecima die hodie exspectantes jejuni permanetis, nihil accipientes.

27:33 And when it began to be light, Paul besought them all to take meat, saying: This day is the fourteenth day that you have waited and continued fasting, taking nothing.

27:34 Propter quod rogo vos accipere cibum pro salute vestra : quia nullius vestrum capillus de capite peribit.

27:34 Wherefore, I pray you to take some meat for your health's sake: for there shall not an hair of the head of any of you perish.

27:35 Et cum hæc dixisset, sumens panem, gratias egit Deo in conspectu omnium : et cum fregisset, cœpit manducare.

27:35 And when he had said these things, taking bread, he gave thanks to God in the sight of them all. And when he had broken it, he began to eat.

27:36 Animæquiores autem facti omnes, et ipsi sumpserunt cibum.

27:36 Then were they all of better cheer: and they also took some meat.

27:37 Eramus vero universæ animæ in navi ducentæ septuaginta sex.

27:37 And we were in all in the ship two hundred threescore and sixteen souls.

27:38 Et satiati cibo alleviabant navem, jactantes triticum in mare.

27:38 And when they had eaten enough, they lightened the ship, casting the wheat into the sea.

27:39 Cum autem dies factus esset, terram non agnoscebant : sinum vero quemdam considerabant habentem littus, in quem cogitabant si possent ejicere navem.

27:39 And when it was day, they knew not the land. But they discovered a certain creek that had a shore, into which they minded, if they could, to thrust in the ship.

27:40 Et cum anchoras sustulissent, committebant se mari, simul laxantes juncturas gubernaculorum : et levato artemone secundum auræ flatum, tendebant ad littus.

27:40 And when they had taken up the anchors, they committed themselves to the sea, loosing withal the rudder bands. And hoisting up the mainsail to the wind, they made towards shore.

27:41 Et cum incidissemus in locum dithalassum, impegerunt navem : et prora quidem fixa manebat immobilis, puppis vero solvebatur a vi maris.

27:41 And when we were fallen into a place where two seas met, they run the ship aground. And the forepart indeed, sticking fast, remained unmoveable: but the hinder part was broken with the violence of the sea.

27:42 Militum autem consilium fuit ut custodias occiderent, ne quis cum enatasset, effugeret.

27:42 And the soldiers' counsel was that they should kill the prisoners, lest any of them, swimming out should escape.

27:43 Centurio autem volens servare Paulum, prohibuit fieri : jussitque eos qui possent natare, emittere se primos, et evadere, et ad terram exire :

27:43 But the centurion, willing to save Paul, forbade it to be done. And he commanded that they who could swim should cast themselves first into the sea and save themselves and get to land.

27:44 et ceteros, alios in tabulis ferebant, quosdam super ea quæ de navi erant. Et sic factum est, ut omnes animæ evaderent ad terram.

27:44 And the rest, some they carried on boards and some on those things that belonged to the ship. And so it came to pass that every soul got safe to land.

Chapter 28

28:1 Et cum evasissemus, tunc cognovimus quia Melita insula vocabatur. Barbari vero præstabant non modicam humanitatem nobis.

28:1 And when we had escaped, then we knew that the island was called Melita. But the barbarians shewed us no small courtesy.

28:2 Accensa enim pyra, reficiebant nos omnes propter imbrem qui imminebat, et frigus.

28:2 For kindling a fire, they refreshed us all, because of the present rain and of the cold.

28:3 Cum congregasset autem Paulus sarmentorum aliquantam multitudinem, et imposuisset super ignem, vipera a calore cum processisset, invasit manum ejus.

28:3 And when Paul had gathered together a bundle of sticks and had laid them on the fire, a viper, coming out of the heat, fastened on his hand.

28:4 Ut vero viderunt barbari pendentem bestiam de manu ejus, ad invicem dicebant : Utique homicida est homo hic, qui cum evaserit de mari, ultio non sinit eum vivere.

28:4 And when the barbarians saw the beast hanging on his hand, they said one to another: Undoubtedly this man is a murderer, who, though he hath escaped the sea, yet vengeance doth not suffer him to live.

28:5 Et ille quidem excutiens bestiam in ignem, nihil mali passus est.

28:5 And he indeed, shaking off the beast into the fire, suffered no harm.

28:6 At illi existimabant eum in tumorem convertendum, et subito casurum et mori. Diu autem illis exspectantibus, et videntibus nihil mali in eo fieri, convertentes se, dicebant eum esse deum.

28:6 But they supposed that he would begin to swell up and that he would suddenly fall down and die. But expecting long and seeing that there came no harm to him, changing their minds, they said that he was a god.

28:7 In locis autem illis erant prædia principis insulæ, nomine Publii, qui nos suscipiens, triduo benigne exhibuit.

28:7 Now in these places were possessions of the chief man of the island, named Publius: who, receiving us for three days, entertained us courteously.

28:8 Contigit autem patrem Publii febribus et dysenteria vexatum jacere. Ad quem Paulus intravit : et cum orasset, et imposuisset ei manus, salvavit eum.

28:8 And it happened that the father of Publius lay sick of a fever and of a bloody flux. To whom Paul entered in. And when he had prayed and laid his hands on him, he healed him.

28:9 Quo facto, omnes qui in insula habebant infirmitates, accedebant, et curabantur :

28:9 Which being done, all that had diseases in the island came and were healed.

28:10 qui etiam multis honoribus nos honoraverunt, et navigantibus imposuerunt quæ necessaria erant.

28:10 Who also honoured us with many honours: and when we were to set sail, they laded us with such things as were necessary.

28:11 Post menses autem tres navigavimus in navi Alexandrina, quæ in insula hiemaverat, cui erat insigne Castorum.

28:11 And after three months, we sailed in a ship of Alexandria, that had wintered in the island, whose sign was the Castors.

28:12 Et cum venissemus Syracusam, mansimus ibi triduo.

28:12 And when we were come to Syracusa, we tarried there three days.

28:13 Inde circumlegentes devenimus Rhegium : et post unum diem, flante austro, secunda die venimus Puteolos :

28:13 From thence, compassing by the shore, we came to Rhegium: and after one day, the south wind blowing, we came the second day to Puteoli:

28:14 ubi inventis fratribus rogati sumus manere apud eos dies septem : et sic venimus Romam.

28:14 Where, finding brethren, we were desired to tarry with them seven days. And so we went to Rome.

28:15 Et inde cum audissent fratres, occurrerunt nobis usque ad Appii forum, ac tres Tabernas. Quos cum vidisset Paulus, gratias agens Deo, accepit fiduciam.

28:15 And from thence, when the brethren had heard of us, they came to meet us as far as Appii Forum and the Three Taverns. Whom when Paul saw, he gave thanks to God and took courage.

28:16 Cum autem venissemus Romam, permissum est Paulo manere sibimet cum custodiente se milite.

28:16 And when we were come to Rome, Paul was suffered to dwell by himself, with a soldier that kept him.

28:17 Post tertium autem diem convocavit primos Judæorum. Cumque convenissent, dicebat eis : Ego, viri fratres, nihil adversus plebem faciens, aut morem paternum, vinctus ab Jerosolymis traditus sum in manus Romanorum,

28:17 And after the third day, he called together the chief of the Jews. And when they were assembled, he said to them: Men, brethren, I, having done nothing against the people or the custom of our fathers, was delivered prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans.

28:18 qui cum interrogationem de me habuissent, voluerunt me dimittere, eo quod nulla esset causa mortis in me.

28:18 Who, when they had examined me, would have released me, for that there was no cause of death in me.

28:19 Contradicentibus autem Judæis, coactus sum appellare Cæsarem, non quasi gentem meam habens aliquid accusare.

28:19 But the Jews contradicting it, I was constrained to appeal unto Caesar: not that I had anything to accuse my nation of.

28:20 Propter hanc igitur causam rogavi vos videre, et alloqui. Propter spem enim Israël catena hac circumdatus sum.

28:20 For this cause therefore I desired to see you and to speak to you. Because that for the hope of Israel, I am bound with this chain.

28:21 At illi dixerunt ad eum : Nos neque litteras accepimus de te a Judæa, neque adveniens aliquis fratrum nuntiavit, aut locutus est quid de te malum.

28:21 But they said to him: We neither received letters concerning thee from Judea: neither did any of the brethren that came hither relate or speak any evil of thee.

28:22 Rogamus autem a te audire quæ sentis : nam de secta hac notum est nobis quia ubique ei contradicitur.

28:22 But we desire to hear of thee what thou thinkest: for as concerning this sect, we know that it is every where contradicted.

28:23 Cum constituissent autem illi diem, venerunt ad eum in hospitium plurimi, quibus exponebat testificans regnum Dei, suadensque eis de Jesu ex lege Moysi et prophetis a mane usque ad vesperam.

28:23 And when they had appointed him a day, there came very many to him unto his lodgings. To whom he expounded, testifying the kingdom of God and persuading them concerning Jesus, out of the law of Moses and the prophets, from morning until evening.

28:24 Et quidam credebant his quæ dicebantur : quidam vero non credebant.

28:24 And some believed the things that were said: but some believed not.

28:25 Cumque invicem non essent consentientes, discedebant, dicente Paulo unum verbum : Quia bene Spiritus Sanctus locutus est per Isaiam prophetam ad patres nostros,

28:25 And when they agreed not among themselves, they departed, Paul speaking this one word: Well did the Holy Ghost speak to our fathers by Isaias the prophet,

28:26 dicens : Vade ad populum istum, et dic ad eos : Aure audietis, et non intelligetis, et videntes videbitis, et non perspicietis.

28:26 Saying: Go to this people and say to them: With the ear you shall hear and shall not understand: and seeing you shall see and shall not perceive.

28:27 Incrassatum est enim cor populi hujus, et auribus graviter audierunt, et oculos suos compresserunt : ne forte videant oculis, et auribus audiant, et corde intelligant, et convertantur, et sanem eos.

28:27 For the heart of this people is grown gross, and with their ears have they heard heavily and their eyes they have shut, lest perhaps they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears and understand with their heart and should be converted: and I should heal them.

28:28 Notum ergo sit vobis, quoniam gentibus missum est hoc salutare Dei, et ipsi audient.

28:28 Be it known therefore to you that this salvation of God is sent to the Gentiles: and they will hear it.

28:29 Et cum hæc dixisset, exierunt ab eo Judæi, multam habentes inter se quæstionem.

28:29 And when he had said these things, the Jews went out from him, having much reasoning among themselves.

28:30 Mansit autem biennio toto in suo conducto : et suscipiebat omnes qui ingrediebantur ad eum,

28:30 And he remained two whole years in his own hired lodging: and he received all that came in to him,

28:31 prædicans regnum Dei, et docens quæ sunt de Domino Jesu Christo cum omni fiducia, sine prohibitione.

28:31 Preaching the kingdom of God and teaching the things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, without prohibition.

Romans

Chapter 1

1:1 Paulus, servus Jesu Christi, vocatus Apostolus, segregatus in Evangelium Dei,

1:1 Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God.

1:2 quod ante promiserat per prophetas suos in Scripturis sanctis

1:2 Which he had promised before, by his prophets, in the holy scriptures,

1:3 de Filio suo, qui factus est ei ex semine David secundum carnem,

1:3 Concerning his Son, who was made to him of the seed of David, according to the flesh,

1:4 qui prædestinatus est Filius Dei in virtute secundum spiritum sanctificationis ex resurrectione mortuorum Jesu Christi Domini nostri :

1:4 Who was predestinated the Son of God in power, according to the spirit of sanctification, by the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ from the dead:

1:5 per quem accepimus gratiam, et apostolatum ad obediendum fidei in omnibus gentibus pro nomine ejus,

1:5 By whom we have received grace and apostleship for obedience to the faith, in all nations, for his name:

1:6 in quibus estis et vos vocati Jesu Christi :

1:6 Among whom are you also the called of Jesus Christ:

1:7 omnibus qui sunt Romæ, dilectis Dei, vocatis sanctis. Gratia vobis, et pax a Deo Patre nostro, et Domino Jesu Christo.

1:7 To all that are at Rome, the beloved of God, called to be saints. Grace to you and peace, from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

1:8 Primum quidem gratias ago Deo meo per Jesum Christum pro omnibus vobis : quia fides vestra annuntiatur in universo mundo.

1:8 First, I give thanks to my God, through Jesus Christ, for you all: because your faith is spoken of in the whole world.

1:9 Testis enim mihi est Deus, cui servio in spiritu meo in Evangelio Filii ejus, quod sine intermissione memoriam vestri facio

1:9 For God is my witness, whom I serve in my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make a commemoration of you:

1:10 semper in orationibus meis : obsecrans, si quomodo tandem aliquando prosperum iter habeam in voluntate Dei veniendi ad vos.

1:10 Always in my prayers making request, if by any means now at length I may have a prosperous journey, by the will of God, to come unto you.

1:11 Desidero enim videre vos, ut aliquid impertiar vobis gratiæ spiritualis ad confirmandos vos :

1:11 For I long to see you that I may impart unto you some spiritual grace, to strengthen you:

1:12 id est, simul consolari in vobis per eam quæ invicem est, fidem vestram atque meam.

1:12 That is to say, that I may be comforted together in you by that which is common to us both, your faith and mine.

1:13 Nolo autem vos ignorare fratres : quia sæpe proposui venire ad vos (et prohibitus sum usque adhuc) ut aliquem fructum habeam et in vobis, sicut et in ceteris gentibus.

1:13 And I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that I have often purposed to come unto you (and have been hindered hitherto) that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles.

1:14 Græcis ac barbaris, sapientibus, et insipientibus debitor sum :

1:14 To the Greeks and to the barbarians, to the wise and to the unwise, I am a debtor.

1:15 ita (quod in me) promptum est et vobis, qui Romæ estis, evangelizare.

1:15 So (as much as is in me) I am ready to preach the gospel to you also that are at Rome.

1:16 Non enim erubesco Evangelium. Virtus enim Dei est in salutem omni credenti, Judæo primum, et Græco.

1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel. For it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth: to the Jew first and to the Greek.

1:17 Justitia enim Dei in eo revelatur ex fide in fidem : sicut scriptum est : Justus autem ex fide vivit.

1:17 For the justice of God is revealed therein, from faith unto faith, as it is written: The just man liveth by faith.

1:18 Revelatur enim ira Dei de cælo super omnem impietatem, et injustitiam hominum eorum, qui veritatem Dei in injustitia detinent :

1:18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and injustice of those men that detain the truth of God in injustice:

1:19 quia quod notum est Dei, manifestum est in illis. Deus enim illis manifestavit.

1:19 Because that which is known of God is manifest in them. For God hath manifested it unto them.

1:20 Invisibilia enim ipsius, a creatura mundi, per ea quæ facta sunt, intellecta, conspiciuntur : sempiterna quoque ejus virtus, et divinitas : ita ut sint inexcusabiles.

1:20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made. His eternal power also and divinity: so that they are inexcusable.

1:21 Quia cum cognovissent Deum, non sicut Deum glorificaverunt, aut gratias egerunt : sed evanuerunt in cogitationibus suis, et obscuratum est insipiens cor eorum :

1:21 Because that, when they knew God, they have not glorified him as God or given thanks: but became vain in their thoughts. And their foolish heart was darkened.

1:22 dicentes enim se esse sapientes, stulti facti sunt.

1:22 For, professing themselves to be wise, they became fools.

1:23 Et mutaverunt gloriam incorruptibilis Dei in similitudinem imaginis corruptibilis hominis, et volucrum, et quadrupedum, et serpentium.

1:23 And they changed the glory of the incorruptible God into the likeness of the image of a corruptible man and of birds, and of fourfooted beasts and of creeping things.

1:24 Propter quod tradidit illos Deus in desideria cordis eorum, in immunditiam, ut contumeliis afficiant corpora sua in semetipsis :

1:24 Wherefore, God gave them up to the desires of their heart, unto uncleanness: to dishonour their own bodies among themselves.

1:25 qui commutaverunt veritatem Dei in mendacium : et coluerunt, et servierunt creaturæ potius quam Creatori, qui est benedictus in sæcula. Amen.

1:25 Who changed the truth of God into a lie and worshipped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.

1:26 Propterea tradidit illos Deus in passiones ignominiæ : nam feminæ eorum immutaverunt naturalem usum in eum usum qui est contra naturam.

1:26 For this cause, God delivered them up to shameful affections. For their women have changed the natural use into that use which is against nature.

1:27 Similiter autem et masculi, relicto naturali usu feminæ, exarserunt in desideriis suis in invicem, masculi in masculos turpitudinem operantes, et mercedem, quam oportuit, erroris sui in semetipsis recipientes.

1:27 And, in like manner, the men also, leaving the natural use of the women, have burned in their lusts, one towards another: men with men, working that which is filthy and receiving in themselves the recompense which was due to their error.

1:28 Et sicut non probaverunt Deum habere in notitia, tradidit illos Deus in reprobum sensum, ut faciant ea quæ non conveniunt,

1:28 And as they liked not to have God in their knowledge, God delivered them up to a reprobate sense, to do those things which are not convenient.

1:29 repletos omni iniquitate, malitia, fornicatione, avaritia, nequitia, plenos invidia, homicidio, contentione, dolo, malignitate : susurrones,

1:29 Being filled with all iniquity, malice, fornication, avarice, wickedness: full of envy, murder, contention, deceit, malignity: whisperers,

1:30 detractores, Deo odibiles, contumeliosos, superbos, elatos, inventores malorum, parentibus non obedientes,

1:30 Detractors, hateful to God, contumelious, proud, haughty, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,

1:31 insipientes, incompositos, sine affectione, absque fœdere, sine misericordia.

1:31 Foolish, dissolute: without affection, without fidelity, without mercy.

1:32 Qui cum justitiam Dei cognovissent, non intellexerunt quoniam qui talia agunt, digni sunt morte : et non solum qui ea faciunt, sed etiam qui consentiunt facientibus.

1:32 Who, having known the justice of God, did not understand that they who do such things, are worthy of death: and not only they that do them, but they also that consent to them that do them.

Chapter 2

2:1 Propter quod inexcusabilis es, o homo omnis qui judicas. In quo enim judicas alterum, teipsum condemnas : eadem enim agis quæ judicas.

2:1 Wherefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest. For wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself. For thou dost the same things which thou judgest.

2:2 Scimus enim quoniam judicium Dei est secundum veritatem in eos qui talia agunt.

2:2 For we know that the judgment of God is, according to truth, against them that do such things.

2:3 Existimas autem hoc, o homo, qui judicas eos qui talia agunt, et facis ea, quia tu effugies judicium Dei ?

2:3 And thinkest thou this, O man, that judgest them who do such things and dost the same, that thou shalt escape the judgment of God?

2:4 an divitias bonitatis ejus, et patientiæ, et longanimitatis contemnis ? ignoras quoniam benignitas Dei ad pœnitentiam te adducit ?

2:4 Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and patience and longsuffering? Knowest thou not that the benignity of God leadeth thee to penance?

2:5 Secundum autem duritiam tuam, et impœnitens cor, thesaurizas tibi iram in die iræ, et revelationis justi judicii Dei,

2:5 But according to thy hardness and impenitent heart, thou treasurest up to thyself wrath, against the day of wrath and revelation of the just judgment of God:

2:6 qui reddet unicuique secundum opera ejus :

2:6 Who will render to every man according to his works.

2:7 iis quidem qui secundum patientiam boni operis, gloriam, et honorem, et incorruptionem quærunt, vitam æternam :

2:7 To them indeed who, according to patience in good work, seek glory and honour and incorruption, eternal life:

2:8 iis autem qui sunt ex contentione, et qui non acquiescunt veritati, credunt autem iniquitati, ira et indignatio.

2:8 But to them that are contentious and who obey not the truth but give credit to iniquity, wrath and indignation.

2:9 Tribulatio et angustia in omnem animam hominis operantis malum, Judæi primum, et Græci :

2:9 Tribulation and anguish upon every soul of man that worketh evil: of the Jew first, and also of the Greek.

2:10 gloria autem, et honor, et pax omni operanti bonum, Judæo primum, et Græco :

2:10 But glory and honour and peace to every one that worketh good: to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

2:11 non enim est acceptio personarum apud Deum.

2:11 For there is no respect of persons with God.

2:12 Quicumque enim sine lege peccaverunt, sine lege peribunt : et quicumque in lege peccaverunt, per legem judicabuntur.

2:12 For whosoever have sinned without the law shall perish without the law: and whosoever have sinned in the law shall be judged by the law.

2:13 Non enim auditores legis justi sunt apud Deum, sed factores legis justificabuntur.

2:13 For not the hearers of the law are just before God: but the doers of the law shall be justified.

2:14 Cum autem gentes, quæ legem non habent, naturaliter ea, quæ legis sunt, faciunt, ejusmodi legem non habentes, ipsi sibi sunt lex :

2:14 For when the Gentiles, who have not the law, do by nature those things that are of the law; these, having not the law, are a law to themselves.

2:15 qui ostendunt opus legis scriptum in cordibus suis, testimonium reddente illis conscientia ipsorum, et inter se invicem cogitationibus accusantibus, aut etiam defendentibus,

2:15 Who shew the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience bearing witness to them: and their thoughts between themselves accusing or also defending one another,

2:16 in die, cum judicabit Deus occulta hominum, secundum Evangelium meum per Jesum Christum.

2:16 In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ, according to my gospel.

2:17 Si autem tu Judæus cognominaris, et requiescis in lege, et gloriaris in Deo,

2:17 But if thou art called a Jew and restest in the law and makest thy boast of God,

2:18 et nosti voluntatem ejus, et probas utiliora, instructus per legem,

2:18 And knowest his will and approvest the more profitable things, being instructed by the law:

2:19 confidis teipsum esse ducem cæcorum, lumen eorum qui in tenebris sunt,

2:19 Art confident that thou thyself art a guide of the blind, a light of them that are in darkness,

2:20 eruditorem insipientium, magistrum infantium, habentem formam scientiæ, et veritatis in lege.

2:20 An instructor of the foolish, a teacher of infants, having the form of knowledge and of truth in the law.

2:21 Qui ergo alium doces, teipsum non doces : qui prædicas non furandum, furaris :

2:21 Thou therefore, that teachest another, teachest not thyself: thou, that preachest that men should not steal, stealest.

2:22 qui dicis non mœchandum, mœcharis : qui abominaris idola, sacrilegium facis :

2:22 Thou, that sayest men should not commit adultery, committest adultery: thou, that abhorrest idols, committest sacrilege:

2:23 qui in lege gloriaris, per prævaricationem legis Deum inhonoras.

2:23 Thou, that makest thy boast of the law, by transgression of the law dishonourest God.

2:24 (Nomen enim Dei per vos blasphematur inter gentes, sicut scriptum est.)

2:24 (For the name of God through you is blasphemed among the Gentiles, as it is written.)

2:25 Circumcisio quidem prodest, si legem observes : si autem prævaricator legis sis, circumcisio tua præputium facta est.

2:25 Circumcision profiteth indeed, if thou keep the law: but if thou be a transgressor of the law, thy circumcision is made uncircumcision.

2:26 Si igitur præputium justitias legis custodiat, nonne præputium illius in circumcisionem reputabitur ?

2:26 If then, the uncircumcised keep the justices of the law, shall not this uncircumcision be counted for circumcision?

2:27 et judicabit id quod ex natura est præputium, legem consummans, te, qui per litteram et circumcisionem prævaricator legis es ?

2:27 And shall not that which by nature is uncircumcision, if it fulfil the law, judge thee, who by the letter and circumcision art a transgressor of the law?

2:28 Non enim qui in manifesto, Judæus est : neque quæ in manifesto, in carne, est circumcisio :

2:28 For it is not he is a Jew, who is so outwardly: nor is that circumcision which is outwardly in the flesh.

2:29 sed qui in abscondito, Judæus est : et circumcisio cordis in spiritu, non littera : cujus laus non ex hominibus, sed ex Deo est.

2:29 But he is a Jew that is one inwardly and the circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit not in the letter: whose praise is not of men, but of God.

Chapter 3

3:1 Quid ergo amplius Judæo est ? aut quæ utilitas circumcisionis ?

3:1 What advantage then hath the Jew: or what is the profit of circumcision?

3:2 Multum per omnem modum. Primum quidem quia credita sunt illis eloquia Dei.

3:2 Much every way. First indeed, because the words of God were committed to them.

3:3 Quid enim si quidam illorum non crediderunt ? numquid incredulitas illorum fidem Dei evacuabit ? Absit.

3:3 For what if some of them have not believed? Shall their unbelief make the faith of God without effect? God forbid!

3:4 Est autem Deus verax : omnis autem homo mendax, sicut scriptum est : Ut justificeris in sermonibus tuis : et vincas cum judicaris.

3:4 But God is true and every man a liar, as it is written: That thou mayest be justified in thy words and mayest overcome when thou art judged.

3:5 Si autem iniquitas nostra justitiam Dei commendat, quid dicemus ? Numquid iniquus est Deus, qui infert iram ?

3:5 But if our injustice commend the justice of God, what shall we say? Is God unjust, who executeth wrath?

3:6 secundum hominem dico. Absit. Alioquin quomodo judicabit Deus hunc mundum ?

3:6 (I speak according to man.) God forbid! Otherwise how shall God judge this world?

3:7 Si enim veritas Dei in meo mendacio abundavit in gloriam ipsius : quid adhuc et ego tamquam peccator judicor ?

3:7 For if the truth of God hath more abounded through my lie, unto his glory, why am I also yet judged as a sinner?

3:8 et non (sicut blasphemamur, et sicut aiunt quidam nos dicere) faciamus mala ut veniant bona : quorum damnatio justa est.

3:8 And not rather (as we are slandered and as some affirm that we say) let us do evil that there may come good? Whose damnation is just.

3:9 Quid ergo ? præcellimus eos ? Nequaquam. Causati enim sumus Judæos et Græcos omnes sub peccato esse,

3:9 What then? Do we excel them? No, not so. For we have charged both Jews and Greeks, that they are all under sin.

3:10 sicut scriptum est : Quia non est justus quisquam :

3:10 As it is written: There is not any man just.

3:11 non est intelligens, non est requirens Deum.

3:11 There is none that understandeth: there is none that seeketh after God.

3:12 Omnes declinaverunt, simul inutiles facti sunt : non est qui faciat bonum, non est usque ad unum.

3:12 All have turned out of the way: they are become unprofitable together: there is none that doth good, there is not so much as one.

3:13 Sepulchrum patens est guttur eorum, linguis suis dolose agebant : venenum aspidum sub labiis eorum :

3:13 Their throat is an open sepulchre: with their tongues they have dealt deceitfully. The venom of asps is under their lips.

3:14 quorum os maledictione, et amaritudine plenum est :

3:14 Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness:

3:15 veloces pedes eorum ad effundendum sanguinem :

3:15 Their feet swift to shed blood:

3:16 contritio et infelicitas in viis eorum :

3:16 Destruction and misery in their ways:

3:17 et viam pacis non cognoverunt :

3:17 And the way of peace they have not known.

3:18 non est timor Dei ante oculos eorum.

3:18 There is no fear of God before their eyes.

3:19 Scimus autem quoniam quæcumque lex loquitur, iis, qui in lege sunt, loquitur : ut omne os obstruatur, et subditus fiat omnis mundus Deo :

3:19 Now we know that what things soever the law speaketh, it speaketh to them that are in the law: that every mouth may be stopped and all the world may be made subject to God.

3:20 quia ex operibus legis non justificabitur omnis caro coram illo. Per legem enim cognitio peccati.

3:20 Because by the works of the law no flesh shall be justified before him. For by the law is the knowledge of sin.

3:21 Nunc autem sine lege justitia Dei manifestata est : testificata a lege et prophetis.

3:21 But now, without the law, the justice of God is made manifest, being witnessed by the law and the prophets.

3:22 Justitia autem Dei per fidem Jesu Christi in omnes et super omnes qui credunt in eum : non enim est distinctio :

3:22 Even the justice of God, by faith of Jesus Christ, unto all, and upon all them that believe in him: for there is no distinction.

3:23 omnes enim peccaverunt, et egent gloria Dei.

3:23 For all have sinned and do need the glory of God.

3:24 Justificati gratis per gratiam ipsius, per redemptionem quæ est in Christo Jesu,

3:24 Being justified freely by his grace, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus,

3:25 quem proposuit Deus propitiationem per fidem in sanguine ipsius, ad ostensionem justitiæ suæ propter remissionem præcedentium delictorum

3:25 Whom God hath proposed to be a propitiation, through faith in his blood, to the shewing of his justice, for the remission of former sins,

3:26 in sustentatione Dei, ad ostensionem justitiæ ejus in hoc tempore : ut sit ipse justus, et justificans eum, qui est ex fide Jesu Christi.

3:26 Through the forbearance of God, for the shewing of his justice in this time: that he himself may be just and the justifier of him who is of the faith of Jesus Christ

3:27 Ubi est ergo gloriatio tua ? Exclusa est. Per quam legem ? Factorum ? Non : sed per legem fidei.

3:27 Where is then thy boasting? It is excluded. By what law? Of works? No, but by the law of faith.

3:28 Arbitramur enim justificari hominem per fidem sine operibus legis.

3:28 For we account a man to be justified by faith, without the works of the law.

3:29 An Judæorum Deus tantum ? nonne et gentium ? Immo et gentium :

3:29 Is he the God of the Jews only? Is he not also of the Gentiles? yes, of the Gentiles also.

3:30 quoniam quidem unus est Deus, qui justificat circumcisionem ex fide, et præputium per fidem.

3:30 For it is one God that justifieth circumcision by faith and uncircumcision through faith.

3:31 Legem ergo destruimus per fidem ? Absit : sed legem statuimus.

3:31 Do we then, destroy the law through faith? God forbid! But we establish the law.

Chapter 4

4:1 Quid ergo dicemus invenisse Abraham patrem nostrum secundum carnem ?

4:1 What shall we say then that Abraham hath found, who is our father according to the flesh?

4:2 Si enim Abraham ex operibus justificatus est, habet gloriam, sed non apud Deum.

4:2 For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory, but not before God.

4:3 Quid enim dicit Scriptura ? Credidit Abraham Deo, et reputatum est illi ad justitiam.

4:3 For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God: and it was reputed to him unto justice.

4:4 Ei autem qui operatur, merces non imputatur secundum gratiam, sed secundum debitum.

4:4 Now to him that worketh, the reward is not reckoned according to grace but according to debt.

4:5 Ei vero qui non operatur, credenti autem in eum, qui justificat impium, reputatur fides ejus ad justitiam secundum propositum gratiæ Dei.

4:5 But to him that worketh not, yet believeth in him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is reputed to justice, according to the purpose of the grace of God.

4:6 Sicut et David dicit beatitudinem hominis, cui Deus accepto fert justitiam sine operibus :

4:6 As David also termeth the blessedness of a man to whom God reputeth justice without works:

4:7 Beati, quorum remissæ sunt iniquitates, et quorum tecta sunt peccata.

4:7 Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven: and whose sins are covered.

4:8 Beatus vir, cui non imputavit Dominus peccatum.

4:8 Blessed is the man to whom the Lord hath not imputed sin.

4:9 Beatitudo ergo hæc in circumcisione tantum manet, an etiam in præputio ? Dicimus enim quia reputata est Abrahæ fides ad justitiam.

4:9 This blessedness then, doth it remain in the circumcision only or in the uncircumcision also? For we say that unto Abraham faith was reputed to justice.

4:10 Quomodo ergo reputata est ? in circumcisione, an in præputio ? Non in circumcisione, sed in præputio.

4:10 How then was it reputed? When he was in circumcision or in uncircumcision? Not in circumcision, but in uncircumcision.

4:11 Et signum accepit circumcisionis, signaculum justitiæ fidei, quæ est in præputio : ut sit pater omnium credentium per præputium, ut reputetur et illis ad justitiam :

4:11 And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the justice of the faith which he had, being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that believe, being uncircumcised: that unto them also it may be reputed to justice:

4:12 et sit pater circumcisionis non iis tantum, qui sunt ex circumcisione, sed et iis qui sectantur vestigia fidei, quæ est in præputio patris nostri Abrahæ.

4:12 And he might be the father of circumcision; not to them only that are of the circumcision, but to them also that follow the steps of the faith that is in the uncircumcision of our father Abraham.

4:13 Non enim per legem promissio Abrahæ, aut semini ejus ut hæres esset mundi : sed per justitiam fidei.

4:13 For not through the law was the promise to Abraham or to his seed, that he should be heir of the world: but through the justice of faith.

4:14 Si enim qui ex lege, hæredes sunt : exinanita est fides, abolita est promissio.

4:14 For if they who are of the law be heirs, faith is made void: the promise is made of no effect.

4:15 Lex enim iram operatur. Ubi enim non est lex, nec prævaricatio.

4:15 For the law worketh wrath. For where there is no law, neither is there transgression.

4:16 Ideo ex fide, ut secundum gratiam firma sit promissio omni semini, non ei qui ex lege est solum, sed et ei qui ex fide est Abrahæ, qui pater est omnium nostrum

4:16 Therefore is it of faith, that according to grace the promise might be firm to all the seed: not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all,

4:17 (sicut scriptum est : Quia patrem multarum gentium posui te) ante Deum, cui credidit, qui vivificat mortuos, et vocat ea quæ non sunt, tamquam ea quæ sunt :

4:17 (As it is written: I have made thee a father of many nations), before God, whom he believed: who quickeneth the dead and calleth those things that are not, as those that are.

4:18 qui contra spem in spem credidit, ut fieret pater multarum gentium secundum quod dictum est ei : Sic erit semen tuum.

4:18 Who against hope believed in hope; that he might be made the father of many nations, according to that which was said to him: So shall thy seed be.

4:19 Et non infirmatus est fide, nec consideravit corpus suum emortuum, cum jam fere centum esset annorum, et emortuam vulvam Saræ.

4:19 And he was not weak in faith. Neither did he consider his own body, now dead (whereas he was almost an hundred years old), nor the dead womb of Sara.

4:20 In repromissione etiam Dei non hæsitavit diffidentia, sed confortatus est fide, dans gloriam Deo :

4:20 In the promise also of God he staggered not by distrust: but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God:

4:21 plenissime sciens, quia quæcumque promisit, potens est et facere.

4:21 Most fully knowing that whatsoever he has promised, he is able also to perform.

4:22 Ideo et reputatum est illi ad justitiam.

4:22 And therefore it was reputed to him unto justice.

4:23 Non est autem scriptum tantum propter ipsum quia reputatum est illi ad justitiam :

4:23 Now it is not written only for him. that it was reputed to him unto justice,

4:24 sed et propter nos, quibus reputabitur credentibus in eum, qui suscitavit Jesum Christum Dominum nostrum a mortuis,

4:24 But also for us, to whom it shall be reputed, if we believe in him that raised up Jesus Christ, our Lord, from the dead,

4:25 qui traditus est propter delicta nostra, et resurrexit propter justificationem nostram.

4:25 Who was delivered up for our sins and rose again for our justification.

Chapter 5

5:1 Justificati ergo ex fide, pacem habeamus ad Deum per Dominum nostrum Jesum Christum :

5:1 Being justified therefore by faith, let us have peace with God, through our Lord Jesus Christ:

5:2 per quem et habemus accessum per fidem in gratiam istam, in qua stamus, et gloriamur in spe gloriæ filiorum Dei.

5:2 By whom also we have access through faith into this grace wherein we stand: and glory in the hope of the glory of the sons of God.

5:3 Non solum autem, sed et gloriamur in tribulationibus : scientes quod tribulatio patientiam operatur :

5:3 And not only so: but we glory also in tribulation, knowing that tribulation worketh patience;

5:4 patientia autem probationem, probatio vero spem,

5:4 And patience trial; and trial hope;

5:5 spes autem non confundit : quia caritas Dei diffusa est in cordibus nostris per Spiritum Sanctum, qui datus est nobis.

5:5 And hope confoundeth not: because the charity of God is poured forth in our hearts, by the Holy Ghost who is given to us.

5:6 Ut quid enim Christus, cum adhuc infirmi essemus, secundum tempus, pro impiis mortuus est ?

5:6 For why did Christ, when as yet we were weak, according to the time, die for the ungodly?

5:7 vix enim pro justo quis moritur : nam pro bono forsitan quis audeat mori.

5:7 For scarce for a just man will one die: yet perhaps for a good man some one would dare to die.

5:8 Commendat autem caritatem suam Deus in nobis : quoniam cum adhuc peccatores essemus, secundum tempus,

5:8 But God commendeth his charity towards us: because when as yet we were sinners according to the time.

5:9 Christus pro nobis mortuus est : multo igitur magis nunc justificati in sanguine ipsius, salvi erimus ab ira per ipsum.

5:9 Christ died for us. Much more therefore, being now justified by his blood, shall we be saved from wrath through him.

5:10 Si enim cum inimici essemus, reconciliati sumus Deo per mortem filii ejus : multo magis reconciliati, salvi erimus in vita ipsius.

5:10 For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son: much more, being reconciled, shall we be saved by his life.

5:11 Non solum autem : sed et gloriamur in Deo per Dominum nostrum Jesum Christum, per quem nunc reconciliationem accepimus.

5:11 And not only so: but also we glory in God, through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received reconciliation.

5:12 Propterea sicut per unum hominem peccatum in hunc mundum intravit, et per peccatum mors, et ita in omnes homines mors pertransiit, in quo omnes peccaverunt.

5:12 Wherefore as by one man sin entered into this world and by sin death: and so death passed upon all men, in whom all have sinned.

5:13 Usque ad legem enim peccatum erat in mundo : peccatum autem non imputabatur, cum lex non esset.

5:13 For until the law sin was in the world: but sin was not imputed, when the law was not.

5:14 Sed regnavit mors ab Adam usque ad Moysen etiam in eos qui non peccaverunt in similitudinem prævaricationis Adæ, qui est forma futuri.

5:14 But death reigned from Adam unto Moses, even over them also who have not sinned, after the similitude of the transgression of Adam, who is a figure of him who was to come.

5:15 Sed non sicut delictum, ita et donum : si enim unius delicto multi mortui sunt : multo magis gratia Dei et donum in gratia unius hominis Jesu Christi in plures abundavit.

5:15 But not as the offence, so also the gift. For if by the offence of one, many died: much more the grace of God and the gift, by the grace of one man, Jesus Christ, hath abounded unto many.

5:16 Et non sicut per unum peccatum, ita et donum. Nam judicium quidem ex uno in condemnationem : gratia autem ex multis delictis in justificationem.

5:16 And not as it was by one sin, so also is the gift. For judgment indeed was by one unto condemnation: but grace is of many offences unto justification.

5:17 Si enim unius delicto mors regnavit per unum : multo magis abundantiam gratiæ, et donationis, et justitiæ accipientes, in vita regnabunt per unum Jesum Christum.

5:17 For if by one man's offence death reigned through one; much more they who receive abundance of grace and of the gift and of justice shall reign in life through one, Jesus Christ.

5:18 Igitur sicut per unius delictum in omnes homines in condemnationem : sic et per unius justitiam in omnes homines in justificationem vitæ.

5:18 Therefore, as by the offence of one, unto all men to condemnation: so also by the justice of one, unto all men to justification of life.

5:19 Sicut enim per inobedientiam unius hominis, peccatores constituti sunt multi : ita et per unius obeditionem, justi constituentur multi.

5:19 For as by the disobedience of one man, many were made sinners: so also by the obedience of one, many shall be made just.

5:20 Lex autem subintravit ut abundaret delictum. Ubi autem abundavit delictum, superabundavit gratia :

5:20 Now the law entered in that sin might abound. And where sin abounded, grace did more abound.

5:21 ut sicut regnavit peccatum in mortem : ita et gratia regnet per justitiam in vitam æternam, per Jesum Christum Dominum nostrum.

5:21 That as sin hath reigned to death: so also grace might reign by justice unto life everlasting, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Chapter 6

6:1 Quid ergo dicemus ? permanebimus in peccato ut gratia abundet ?

6:1 What shall we say, then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?

6:2 Absit. Qui enim mortui sumus peccato, quomodo adhuc vivemus in illo ?

6:2 God forbid! For we that are dead to sin, how shall we live any longer therein?

6:3 an ignoratis quia quicumque baptizati sumus in Christo Jesu, in morte ipsius baptizati sumus ?

6:3 Know you not that all we who are baptized in Christ Jesus are baptized in his death?

6:4 Consepulti enim sumus cum illo per baptismum in mortem : ut quomodo Christus surrexit a mortuis per gloriam Patris, ita et nos in novitate vitæ ambulemus.

6:4 For we are buried together with him by baptism into death: that, as Christ is risen from the dead by the glory of the Father, so we also may walk in newness of life.

6:5 Si enim complantati facti sumus similitudini mortis ejus : simul et resurrectionis erimus.

6:5 For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection.

6:6 Hoc scientes, quia vetus homo noster simul crucifixus est, ut destruatur corpus peccati, et ultra non serviamus peccato.

6:6 Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin may be destroyed, to the end that we may serve sin no longer.

6:7 Qui enim mortuus est, justificatus est a peccato.

6:7 For he that is dead is justified from sin.

6:8 Si autem mortui sumus cum Christo, credimus quia simul etiam vivemus cum Christo,

6:8 Now, if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall live also together with Christ.

6:9 scientes quod Christus resurgens ex mortuis jam non moritur : mors illi ultra non dominabitur.

6:9 Knowing that Christ, rising again from the dead, dieth now no more. Death shall no more have dominion over him.

6:10 Quod enim mortuus est peccato, mortuus est semel : quod autem vivit, vivit Deo.

6:10 For in that he died to sin, he died once: but in that he liveth, he liveth unto God.

6:11 Ita et vos existimate vos mortuos quidem esse peccato, viventes autem Deo, in Christo Jesu Domino nostro.

6:11 So do you also reckon that you are dead to sin, but alive unto God, in Christ Jesus our Lord.

6:12 Non ergo regnet peccatum in vestro mortali corpore ut obediatis concupiscentiis ejus.

6:12 Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, so as to obey the lusts thereof.

6:13 Sed neque exhibeatis membra vestra arma iniquitatis peccato : sed exhibete vos Deo, tamquam ex mortuis viventes : et membra vestra arma justitiæ Deo.

6:13 Neither yield ye your members as instruments of iniquity unto sin: but present yourselves to God, as those that are alive from the dead; and your members as instruments of justice unto God.

6:14 Peccatum enim vobis non dominabitur : non enim sub lege estis, sed sub gratia.

6:14 For sin shall not have dominion over you: for you are not under the law, but under grace.

6:15 Quid ergo ? peccabimus, quoniam non sumus sub lege, sed sub gratia ? Absit.

6:15 What then? Shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace? God forbid!

6:16 Nescitis quoniam cui exhibetis vos servos ad obediendum, servi estis ejus, cui obeditis, sive peccati ad mortem, sive obeditionis ad justitiam ?

6:16 Know you not that to whom you yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants you are whom you obey, whether it be of sin unto death or of obedience unto justice.

6:17 Gratias autem Deo quod fuistis servi peccati, obedistis autem ex corde in eam formam doctrinæ, in quam traditi estis.

6:17 But thanks be to God, that you were the servants of sin but have obeyed from the heart unto that form of doctrine into which you have been delivered.

6:18 Liberati autem a peccato, servi facti estis justitiæ.

6:18 Being then freed from sin, we have been made servants of justice.

6:19 Humanum dico, propter infirmitatem carnis vestræ : sicut enim exhibuistis membra vestra servire immunditiæ, et iniquitati ad iniquitatem, ita nunc exhibete membra vestra servire justitiæ in sanctificationem.

6:19 I speak an human thing, because of the infirmity of your flesh. For as you have yielded your members to serve uncleanness and iniquity, unto iniquity: so now yield your members to serve justice, unto sanctification.

6:20 Cum enim servi essetis peccati, liberi fuistis justitiæ.

6:20 For when you were the servants of sin, you were free men to justice.

6:21 Quem ergo fructum habuistis tunc in illis, in quibus nunc erubescitis ? nam finis illorum mors est.

6:21 What fruit therefore had you then in those things of which you are now ashamed? For the end of them is death.

6:22 Nunc vero liberati a peccato, servi autem facti Deo, habetis fructum vestrum in sanctificationem, finem vero vitam æternam.

6:22 But now being made free from sin and become servants to God, you have your fruit unto sanctification, and the end life everlasting.

6:23 Stipendia enim peccati, mors. Gratia autem Dei, vita æterna, in Christo Jesu Domino nostro.

6:23 For the wages of sin is death. But the grace of God, life everlasting in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Chapter 7

7:1 An ignoratis, fratres (scientibus enim legem loquor), quia lex in homine dominatur quanto tempore vivit ?

7:1 Know you not, brethren (for I speak to them that know the law) that the law hath dominion over a man as long as it liveth?

7:2 Nam quæ sub viro est mulier, vivente viro, alligata est legi : si autem mortuus fuerit vir ejus, soluta est a lege viri.

7:2 For the woman that hath an husband, whilst her husband liveth is bound to the law. But if her husband be dead, she is loosed from the law of her husband.

7:3 Igitur, vivente viro, vocabitur adultera si fuerit cum alio viro : si autem mortuus fuerit vir ejus, liberata est a lege viri, ut non sit adultera si fuerit cum alio viro.

7:3 Therefore, whilst her husband liveth, she shall be called an adulteress, if she be with another man: but if her husband be dead, she is delivered from the law of her husband: so that she is not an adulteress, if she be with another man.

7:4 Itaque fratres mei, et vos mortificati estis legi per corpus Christi : ut sitis alterius, qui ex mortuis resurrexit, ut fructificemus Deo.

7:4 Therefore, my brethren, you also are become dead to the law, by the body of Christ: that you may belong to another, who is risen again from the dead that we may bring forth fruit to God.

7:5 Cum enim essemus in carne, passiones peccatorum, quæ per legem erant, operabantur in membris nostris, ut fructificarent morti.

7:5 For when we were in the flesh, the passions of sins, which were by the law, did work in our members, to bring forth fruit unto death.

7:6 Nunc autem soluti sumus a lege mortis, in qua detinebamur, ita ut serviamus in novitate spiritus, et non in vetustate litteræ.

7:6 But now we are loosed from the law of death wherein we were detained; so that we should serve in newness of spirit, and not in the oldness of the letter.

7:7 Quid ergo dicemus ? lex peccatum est ? Absit. Sed peccatum non cognovi, nisi per legem : nam concupiscentiam nesciebam, nisi lex diceret : Non concupisces.

7:7 What shall we say, then? Is the law sin? God forbid! But I do not know sin, but by the law. For I had not known concupiscence, if the law did not say: Thou shalt not covet.

7:8 Occasione autem accepta, peccatum per mandatum operatum est in me omnem concupiscentiam. Sine lege enim peccatum mortuum erat.

7:8 But sin, taking occasion by the commandment, wrought in me all manner of concupiscence. For without the law sin was dead.

7:9 Ego autem vivebam sine lege aliquando : sed cum venisset mandatum, peccatum revixit.

7:9 And I lived some time without the law. But when the commandment came, sin revived,

7:10 Ego autem mortuus sum : et inventum est mihi mandatum, quod erat ad vitam, hoc esse ad mortem.

7:10 And I died. And the commandment that was ordained to life, the same was found to be unto death to me.

7:11 Nam peccatum occasione accepta per mandatum, seduxit me, et per illud occidit.

7:11 For sin, taking occasion by the commandment, seduced me: and by it killed me.

7:12 Itaque lex quidem sancta, et mandatum sanctum, et justum, et bonum.

7:12 Wherefore the law indeed is holy: and the commandment holy and just and good.

7:13 Quod ergo bonum est, mihi factum est mors ? Absit. Sed peccatum, ut appareat peccatum, per bonum operatum est mihi mortem : ut fiat supra modum peccans peccatum per mandatum.

7:13 Was that then which is good made death unto me? God forbid! But sin, that it may appear sin, by that which is good, wrought death in me: that sin, by the commandment, might become sinful above measure.

7:14 Scimus enim quia lex spiritualis est : ego autem carnalis sum, venundatus sub peccato.

7:14 For we know that the law is spiritual. But I am carnal, sold under sin.

7:15 Quod enim operor, non intelligo : non enim quod volo bonum, hoc ago : sed quod odi malum, illud facio.

7:15 For that which I work, I understand not. For I do not that good which I will: but the evil which I hate, that I do.

7:16 Si autem quod nolo, illud facio : consentio legi, quoniam bona est.

7:16 If then I do that which I will not, I consent to the law, that it is good.

7:17 Nunc autem jam non ego operor illud, sed quod habitat in me peccatum.

7:17 Now then it is no more I that do it: but sin that dwelleth in me.

7:18 Scio enim quia non habitat in me, hoc est in carne mea, bonum. Nam velle, adjacet mihi : perficere autem bonum, non invenio.

7:18 For I know that there dwelleth not in me, that is to say, in my flesh, that which is good. For to will is present with me: but to accomplish that which is good, I find not.

7:19 Non enim quod volo bonum, hoc facio : sed quod nolo malum, hoc ago.

7:19 For the good which I will, I do not: but the evil which I will not, that I do.

7:20 Si autem quod nolo, illud facio : jam non ego operor illud, sed quod habitat in me, peccatum.

7:20 Now if I do that which I will not, it is no more I that do it: but sin that dwelleth in me.

7:21 Invenio igitur legem, volenti mihi facere bonum, quoniam mihi malum adjacet :

7:21 I find then a law, that when I have a will to do good, evil is present with me.

7:22 condelector enim legi Dei secundum interiorem hominem :

7:22 For I am delighted with the law of God, according to the inward man:

7:23 video autem aliam legem in membris meis, repugnantem legi mentis meæ, et captivantem me in lege peccati, quæ est in membris meis.

7:23 But I see another law in my members, fighting against the law of my mind and captivating me in the law of sin that is in my members.

7:24 Infelix ego homo, quis me liberabit de corpore mortis hujus ?

7:24 Unhappy man that I am, who shall deliver me from the body of this death?

7:25 gratia Dei per Jesum Christum Dominum nostrum. Igitur ego ipse mente servio legi Dei : carne autem, legi peccati.

7:25 The grace of God, by Jesus Christ our Lord. Therefore, I myself, with the mind serve the law of God: but with the flesh, the law of sin.

Chapter 8

8:1 Nihil ergo nunc damnationis est iis qui sunt in Christo Jesu : qui non secundum carnem ambulant.

8:1 There is now therefore no condemnation to them that are in Christ Jesus, who walk not according to the flesh.

8:2 Lex enim spiritus vitæ in Christo Jesu liberavit me a lege peccati et mortis.

8:2 For the law of the spirit of life, in Christ Jesus, hath delivered me from the law of sin and of death.

8:3 Nam quod impossibile erat legi, in quo infirmabatur per carnem : Deus Filium suum mittens in similitudinem carnis peccati et de peccato, damnavit peccatum in carne,

8:3 For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God, sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and of sin, hath condemned sin in the flesh.

8:4 ut justificatio legis impleretur in nobis, qui non secundum carnem ambulamus, sed secundum spiritum.

8:4 That the justification of the law might be fulfilled in us who walk not according to the flesh, but according to the spirit.

8:5 Qui enim secundum carnem sunt, quæ carnis sunt, sapiunt : qui vero secundum spiritum sunt, quæ sunt spiritus, sentiunt.

8:5 For they that are according to the flesh mind the things that are of the flesh: but they that are according to the spirit mind the things that are of the spirit.

8:6 Nam prudentia carnis, mors est : prudentia autem spiritus, vita et pax :

8:6 For the wisdom of the flesh is death: but the wisdom of the spirit is life and peace.

8:7 quoniam sapientia carnis inimica est Deo : legi enim Dei non est subjecta, nec enim potest.

8:7 Because the wisdom of the flesh is an enemy to God. For it is not subject to the law of God: neither can it be.

8:8 Qui autem in carne sunt, Deo placere non possunt.

8:8 And they who are in the flesh cannot please God.

8:9 Vos autem in carne non estis, sed in spiritu : si tamen Spiritus Dei habitat in vobis. Si quis autem Spiritum Christi non habet, hic non est ejus.

8:9 But you are not in the flesh, but the spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.

8:10 Si autem Christus in vobis est, corpus quidem mortuum est propter peccatum, spiritus vero vivit propter justificationem.

8:10 And if Christ be in you, the body indeed is dead, because of sin: but the spirit liveth, because of justification.

8:11 Quod si Spiritus ejus, qui suscitavit Jesum a mortuis, habitat in vobis : qui suscitavit Jesum Christum a mortuis, vivificabit et mortalia corpora vestra, propter inhabitantem Spiritum ejus in vobis.

8:11 And if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you; he that raised up Jesus Christ, from the dead shall quicken also your mortal bodies, because of his Spirit that dwelleth in you.

8:12 Ergo fratres, debitores sumus non carni, ut secundum carnem vivamus.

8:12 Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh to live according to the flesh.

8:13 Si enim secundum carnem vixeritis, moriemini : si autem spiritu facta carnis mortificaveritis, vivetis.

8:13 For if you live according to the flesh, you shall die: but if by the Spirit you mortify the deeds of the flesh, you shall live.

8:14 Quicumque enim Spiritu Dei aguntur, ii sunt filii Dei.

8:14 For whosoever are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.

8:15 Non enim accepistis spiritum servitutis iterum in timore, sed accepistis spiritum adoptionis filiorum, in quo clamamus : Abba (Pater).

8:15 For you have not received the spirit of bondage again in fear: but you have received the spirit of adoption of sons, whereby we cry: Abba (Father).

8:16 Ipse enim Spiritus testimonium reddit spiritui nostro quod sumus filii Dei.

8:16 For the Spirit himself giveth testimony to our spirit that we are the sons of God.

8:17 Si autem filii, et hæredes : hæredes, quidem Dei, cohæredes autem Christi : si tamen compatimur ut et conglorificemur.

8:17 And if sons, heirs also; heirs indeed of God and joint heirs with Christ: yet so, if we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified with him.

8:18 Existimo enim quod non sunt condignæ passiones hujus temporis ad futuram gloriam, quæ revelabitur in nobis.

8:18 For I reckon that the sufferings of this time are not worthy to be compared with the glory to come that shall be revealed in us.

8:19 Nam exspectatio creaturæ revelationem filiorum Dei exspectat.

8:19 For the expectation of the creature waiteth for the revelation of the sons of God.

8:20 Vanitati enim creatura subjecta est non volens, sed propter eum, qui subjecit eam in spe :

8:20 For the creature was made subject to vanity: not willingly, but by reason of him that made it subject, in hope.

8:21 quia et ipsa creatura liberabitur a servitute corruptionis in libertatem gloriæ filiorum Dei.

8:21 Because the creature also itself shall be delivered from the servitude of corruption, into the liberty of the glory of the children of God.

8:22 Scimus enim quod omnis creatura ingemiscit, et parturit usque adhuc.

8:22 For we know that every creature groaneth and travaileth in pain, even till now.

8:23 Non solum autem illa, sed et nos ipsi primitias spiritus habentes : et ipsi intra nos gemimus adoptionem filiorum Dei exspectantes, redemptionem corporis nostri.

8:23 And not only it, but ourselves also, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit: even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption of the sons of God, the redemption of our body.

8:24 Spe enim salvi facti sumus. Spes autem, quæ videtur, non est spes : nam quod videt quis, quid sperat ?

8:24 For we are saved by hope. But hope that is seen is not hope. For what a man seeth, why doth he hope for?

8:25 Si autem quod non videmus, speramus : per patientiam exspectamus.

8:25 But if we hope for that which we see not, we wait for it with patience.

8:26 Similiter autem et Spiritus adjuvat infirmitatem nostram : nam quid oremus, sicut oportet, nescimus : sed ipse Spiritus postulat pro nobis gemitibus inenarrabilibus.

8:26 Likewise, the Spirit also helpeth our infirmity. For, we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit himself asketh for us with unspeakable groanings,

8:27 Qui autem scrutatur corda, scit quid desideret Spiritus : quia secundum Deum postulat pro sanctis.

8:27 And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what the Spirit desireth: because he asketh for the saints according to God.

8:28 Scimus autem quoniam diligentibus Deum omnia cooperantur in bonum, iis qui secundum propositum vocati sunt sancti.

8:28 And we know that to them that love God all things work together unto good: to such as, according to his purpose, are called to be saints.

8:29 Nam quos præscivit, et prædestinavit conformes fieri imaginis Filii sui, ut sit ipse primogenitus in multis fratribus.

8:29 For whom he foreknew, he also predestinated to be made conformable to the image of his Son: that he might be the Firstborn amongst many brethren.

8:30 Quos autem prædestinavit, hos et vocavit : et quos vocavit, hos et justificavit : quos autem justificavit, illos et glorificavit.

8:30 And whom he predestinated, them he also called. And whom he called, them he also justified. And whom he justified, them he also glorified.

8:31 Quid ergo dicemus ad hæc ? si Deus pro nobis, quis contra nos ?

8:31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who is against us?

8:32 Qui etiam proprio Filio suo non pepercit, sed pro nobis omnibus tradidit illum : quomodo non etiam cum illo omnia nobis donavit ?

8:32 He that spared not even his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how hath he not also, with him, given us all things?

8:33 Quis accusabit adversus electos Dei ? Deus qui justificat,

8:33 Who shall accuse against the elect of God? God is he that justifieth:

8:34 quis est qui condemnet ? Christus Jesus, qui mortuus est, immo qui et resurrexit, qui est ad dexteram Dei, qui etiam interpellat pro nobis.

8:34 Who is he that shall condemn? Christ Jesus that died: yea that is risen also again, who is at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.

8:35 Quis ergo nos separabit a caritate Christi ? tribulatio ? an angustia ? an fames ? an nuditas ? an periculum ? an persecutio ? an gladius ?

8:35 Who then shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation? Or distress? Or famine? Or nakedness? Or danger? Or persecution? Or the sword?

8:36 (Sicut scriptum est : Quia propter te mortificamur tota die : æstimati sumus sicut oves occisionis.)

8:36 (As it is written: For thy sake, we are put to death all the day long. We are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.)

8:37 Sed in his omnibus superamus propter eum qui dilexit nos.

8:37 But in all these things we overcome, because of him that hath loved us.

8:38 Certus sum enim quia neque mors, neque vita, neque angeli, neque principatus, neque virtutes, neque instantia, neque futura, neque fortitudo,

8:38 For I am sure that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor might,

8:39 neque altitudo, neque profundum, neque creatura alia poterit nos separare a caritate Dei, quæ est in Christo Jesu Domino nostro.

8:39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Chapter 9

9:1 Veritatem dico in Christo, non mentior : testimonium mihi perhibente conscientia mea in Spiritu Sancto :

9:1 I speak the truth in Christ: I lie not, my conscience bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost:

9:2 quoniam tristitia mihi magna est, et continuus dolor cordi meo.

9:2 That I have great sadness and continual sorrow in my heart.

9:3 Optabam enim ego ipse anathema esse a Christo pro fratribus meis, qui sunt cognati mei secundum carnem,

9:3 For I wished myself to be an anathema from Christ, for my brethren: who are my kinsmen according to the flesh:

9:4 qui sunt Israëlitæ, quorum adoptio est filiorum, et gloria, et testamentum, et legislatio, et obsequium, et promissa :

9:4 Who are Israelites: to whom belongeth the adoption as of children and the glory and the testament and the giving of the law and the service of God and the promises:

9:5 quorum patres, et ex quibus est Christus secundum carnem, qui est super omnia Deus benedictus in sæcula. Amen.

9:5 Whose are the fathers and of whom is Christ, according to the flesh, who is over all things, God blessed for ever. Amen.

9:6 Non autem quod exciderit verbum Dei. Non enim omnes qui ex Israël sunt, ii sunt Israëlitæ :

9:6 Not as though the word of God hath miscarried. For all are not Israelites that are of Israel.

9:7 neque qui semen sunt Abrahæ, omnes filii : sed in Isaac vocabitur tibi semen :

9:7 Neither are all they that are the seed of Abraham, children: but in Isaac shall thy seed be called.

9:8 id est, non qui filii carnis, hi filii Dei : sed qui filii sunt promissionis, æstimantur in semine.

9:8 That is to say, not they that are the children of the flesh are the children of God: but they that are the children of the promise are accounted for the seed.

9:9 Promissionis enim verbum hoc est : Secundum hoc tempus veniam : et erit Saræ filius.

9:9 For this is the word of promise: According to this time will I come. And Sara shall have a son.

9:10 Non solum autem illa : sed et Rebecca ex uno concubitu habens, Isaac patris nostri.

9:10 And not only she. But when Rebecca also had conceived at once of Isaac our father.

9:11 Cum enim nondum nati fuissent, aut aliquid boni egissent, aut mali (ut secundum electionem propositum Dei maneret),

9:11 For when the children were not yet born, nor had done any good or evil (that the purpose of God according to election might stand):

9:12 non ex operibus, sed ex vocante dictum est ei quia major serviet minori,

9:12 Not of works, but of him that calleth, it was said to her: The elder shall serve the younger.

9:13 sicut scriptum est : Jacob dilexi, Esau autem odio habui.

9:13 As it is written: Jacob I have loved: but Esau I have hated.

9:14 Quid ergo dicemus ? numquid iniquitas apud Deum ? Absit.

9:14 What shall we say then? Is there injustice with God? God forbid!

9:15 Moysi enim dicit : Miserebor cujus misereor : et misericordiam præstabo cujus miserebor.

9:15 For he saith to Moses: I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy. And I will shew mercy to whom I will shew mercy.

9:16 Igitur non volentis, neque currentis, sed miserentis est Dei.

9:16 So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.

9:17 Dicit enim Scriptura Pharaoni : Quia in hoc ipsum excitavi te, ut ostendam in te virtutem meam : et ut annuntietur nomen meum in universa terra.

9:17 For the scripture saith to Pharao: To this purpose have I raised thee, that I may shew my power in thee and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth.

9:18 Ergo cujus vult miseretur, et quem vult indurat.

9:18 Therefore he hath mercy on whom he will. And whom he will, he hardeneth.

9:19 Dicis itaque mihi : Quid adhuc queritur ? voluntati enim ejus quis resistit ?

9:19 Thou wilt say therefore to me: Why doth he then find fault? For who resisteth his will?

9:20 O homo, tu quis es, qui respondeas Deo ? numquid dicit figmentum ei qui se finxit : Quid me fecisti sic ?

9:20 O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it: Why hast thou made me thus?

9:21 an non habet potestatem figulus luti ex eadem massa facere aliud quidem vas in honorem, aliud vero in contumeliam ?

9:21 Or hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump, to make one vessel unto honour and another unto dishonour?

9:22 Quod si Deus volens ostendere iram, et notum facere potentiam suam, sustinuit in multa patientia vasa iræ, apta in interitum,

9:22 What if God, willing to shew his wrath and to make his power known, endured with much patience vessels of wrath, fitted for destruction,

9:23 ut ostenderet divitias gloriæ suæ in vasa misericordiæ, quæ præparavit in gloriam.

9:23 That he might shew the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy which he hath prepared unto glory?

9:24 Quos et vocavit nos non solum ex Judæis, sed etiam in gentibus,

9:24 Even us, whom also he hath called, not only of the Jews but also of the Gentiles.

9:25 sicut in Osee dicit : Vocabo non plebem meam, plebem meam : et non dilectam, dilectam : et non misericordiam consecutam, misericordiam consecutam.

9:25 As in Osee he saith: I will call that which was not my people, my people; and her that was not beloved, beloved; and her that had not obtained mercy; one that hath obtained mercy.

9:26 Et erit : in loco, ubi dictum est eis : Non plebs mea vos : ibi vocabuntur filii Dei vivi.

9:26 And it shalt be in the place where it was said unto them: you are not my people; there they shall be called the sons of the living God.

9:27 Isaias autem clamat pro Israël : Si fuerit numerus filiorum Israël tamquam arena maris, reliquiæ salvæ fient.

9:27 And Isaias cried out concerning Israel: If the number of the children of Israel be as the sand of the sea, a remnant shall be saved.

9:28 Verbum enim consummans, et abbrevians in æquitate : quia verbum breviatum faciet Dominus super terram :

9:28 For he shall finish his word and cut it short in justice: because a short word shall the Lord make upon the earth.

9:29 et sicut prædixit Isaias : Nisi Dominus Sabaoth reliquisset nobis semen, sicut Sodoma facti essemus, et sicut Gomorrha similes fuissemus.

9:29 And Isaias foretold: Unless the Lord of Sabbath had left us a seed, we had been made as Sodom and we had been like unto Gomorrha.

9:30 Quid ergo dicemus ? Quod gentes, quæ non sectabantur justitiam, apprehenderunt justitiam : justitiam autem, quæ ex fide est.

9:30 What then shall we say? That the Gentiles who followed not after justice have attained to justice, even the justice that is of faith.

9:31 Israël vero sectando legem justitiæ, in legem justitiæ non pervenit.

9:31 But Israel, by following after the law of justice, is not come unto the law of justice.

9:32 Quare ? Quia non ex fide, sed quasi ex operibus : offenderunt enim in lapidem offensionis,

9:32 Why so? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were of works. For they stumbled at the stumblingstone.

9:33 sicut scriptum est : Ecce pono in Sion lapidem offensionis, et petram scandali : et omnis qui credit in eum, non confundetur.

9:33 As it is written: Behold I lay in Sion a stumbling-stone and a rock of scandal. And whosoever believeth in him shall not be confounded.

Chapter 10

10:1 Fratres, voluntas quidem cordis mei, et obsecratio ad Deum, fit pro illis in salutem.

10:1 Brethren, the will of my heart, indeed and my prayer to God is for them unto salvation.

10:2 Testimonium enim perhibeo illis quod æmulationem Dei habent, sed non secundum scientiam.

10:2 For I bear them witness that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge.

10:3 Ignorantes enim justitiam Dei, et suam quærentes statuere, justitiæ Dei non sunt subjecti.

10:3 For they, not knowing the justice of God and seeking to establish their own, have not submitted themselves to the justice of God.

10:4 Finis enim legis, Christus, ad justitiam omni credenti.

10:4 For the end of the law is Christ: unto justice to everyone that believeth.

10:5 Moyses enim scripsit, quoniam justitiam, quæ ex lege est, qui fecerit homo, vivet in ea.

10:5 For Moses wrote that the justice which is of the law: The man that shall do it shall live by it.

10:6 Quæ autem ex fide est justitia, sic dicit : Ne dixeris in corde tuo : Quis ascendet in cælum ? id est, Christum deducere :

10:6 But the justice which is of faith, speaketh thus: Say not in thy heart: Who shall ascend into heaven? That is to bring Christ down;

10:7 aut, Quis descendet in abyssum ? hoc est, Christum a mortuis revocare.

10:7 Or who shall descend into the deep? That is, to bring up Christ again from the dead.

10:8 Sed quid dicit Scriptura ? Prope est verbum in ore tuo, et in corde tuo : hoc est verbum fidei, quod prædicamus.

10:8 But what saith the scripture? The word is nigh thee; even in thy mouth and in thy heart. This is the word of faith, which we preach.

10:9 Quia si confitearis in ore tuo Dominum Jesum, et in corde tuo credideris quod Deus illum suscitavit a mortuis, salvus eris.

10:9 For if thou confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in thy heart that God hath raised him up from the dead, thou shalt be saved.

10:10 Corde enim creditur ad justitiam : ore autem confessio fit ad salutem.

10:10 For, with the heart, we believe unto justice: but, with the mouth, confession is made unto salvation.

10:11 Dicit enim Scriptura : Omnis qui credit in illum, non confundetur.

10:11 For the scripture saith: Whosoever believeth in him shall not be confounded.

10:12 Non enim est distinctio Judæi et Græci : nam idem Dominus omnium, dives in omnes qui invocant illum.

10:12 For there is no distinction of the Jew and the Greek: for the same is Lord over all, rich unto all that call upon him.

10:13 Omnis enim quicumque invocaverit nomen Domini, salvus erit.

10:13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

10:14 Quomodo ergo invocabunt, in quem non crediderunt ? aut quomodo credent ei, quem non audierunt ? quomodo autem audient sine prædicante ?

10:14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? Or how shall they believe him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher?

10:15 quomodo vero prædicabunt nisi mittantur ? sicut scriptum est : Quam speciosi pedes evangelizantium pacem, evangelizantium bona !

10:15 And how shall they preach unless they be sent, as it is written: How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, of them that bring glad tidings of good things?

10:16 Sed non omnes obediunt Evangelio. Isaias enim dicit : Domine, quis credidit auditui nostro ?

10:16 But all do not obey the gospel. For Isaias saith: Lord, who hath believed our report?

10:17 Ergo fides ex auditu, auditus autem per verbum Christi.

10:17 Faith then cometh by hearing; and hearing by the word of Christ.

10:18 Sed dico : Numquid non audierunt ? Et quidem in omnem terram exivit sonus eorum, et in fines orbis terræ verba eorum.

10:18 But I say: Have they not heard? Yes, verily: Their sound hath gone forth into all the earth: and their words unto the ends of the whole world.

10:19 Sed dico : Numquid Israël non cognovit ? Primus Moyses dicit : Ego ad æmulationem vos adducam in non gentem : in gentem insipientem, in iram vos mittam.

10:19 But I say: Hath not Israel known? First, Moses saith: I will provoke you to jealousy by that which is not a nation: by a foolish nation I will anger you.

10:20 Isaias autem audet, et dicit : Inventus sum a non quærentibus me : palam apparui iis qui me non interrogabant.

10:20 But Isaias is bold, and saith: I was found by them that did not seek me. I appeared openly to them that asked not after me.

10:21 Ad Israël autem dicit : Tota die expandi manus meas ad populum non credentem, et contradicentem.

10:21 But to Israel he saith: All the day long have I spread my hands to a people that believeth not and contradicteth me.

Chapter 11

11:1 Dico ergo : Numquid Deus repulit populum suum ? Absit. Nam et ego Israëlita sum ex semine Abraham, de tribu Benjamin :

11:1 I say then: Hath God cast away his people? God forbid! For I also am an Israelite of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin.

11:2 non repulit Deus plebem suam, quam præscivit. An nescitis in Elia quid dicit Scriptura ? quemadmodum interpellat Deum adversum Israël :

11:2 God hath not cast away his people which he foreknew. Know you not what the scripture saith of Elias, how he calleth on God against Israel?

11:3 Domine, prophetas tuos occiderunt, altaria tua suffoderunt : et ego relictus sum solus, et quærunt animam meam.

11:3 Lord, they have slain thy prophets, they have dug down thy altars. And I am left alone: and they seek my life.

11:4 Sed quid dicit illi divinum responsum ? Reliqui mihi septem millia virorum, qui non curvaverunt genua ante Baal.

11:4 But what saith the divine answer to him? I have left me seven thousand men that have not bowed their knees to Baal.

11:5 Sic ergo et in hoc tempore reliquiæ secundum electionem gratiæ salvæ factæ sunt.

11:5 Even so then, at this present time also, there is a remnant saved according to the election of grace.

11:6 Si autem gratia, jam non ex operibus : alioquin gratia jam non est gratia.

11:6 And if by grace, it is not now by works: otherwise grace is no more grace.

11:7 Quid ergo ? Quod quærebat Israël, hoc non est consecutus : electio autem consecuta est : ceteri vero excæcati sunt :

11:7 What then? That which Israel sought, he hath not obtained: but the election hath obtained it. And the rest have been blinded.

11:8 sicut scriptum est : Dedit illis Deus spiritum compunctionis : oculos ut non videant, et aures ut non audiant, usque in hodiernum diem.

11:8 As it is written: God hath given them the spirit of insensibility; eyes that they should not see and ears that they should not hear, until this present day.

11:9 Et David dicit : Fiat mensa eorum in laqueum, et in captionem, et in scandalum, et in retributionem illis.

11:9 And David saith: Let their table be made a snare and a trap and a stumbling block and a recompense unto them.

11:10 Obscurentur oculi eorum ne videant : et dorsum eorum semper incurva.

11:10 Let their eyes be darkened, that they may not see: and bow down their back always.

11:11 Dico ergo : Numquid sic offenderunt ut caderent ? Absit. Sed illorum delicto, salus est gentibus ut illos æmulentur.

11:11 I say then: Have they so stumbled, that they should fall? God forbid! But by their offence salvation is come to the Gentiles, that they may be emulous of them.

11:12 Quod si delictum illorum divitiæ sunt mundi, et diminutio eorum divitiæ gentium : quanto magis plenitudo eorum ?

11:12 Now if the offence of them be the riches of the world and the diminution of them the riches of the Gentiles: how much more the fulness of them?

11:13 Vobis enim dico gentibus : Quamdiu quidem ego sum gentium Apostolus, ministerium meum honorificabo,

11:13 For I say to you, Gentiles: As long indeed as I am the apostle of the Gentiles, I will honour my ministry,

11:14 si quomodo ad æmulandum provocem carnem meam, et salvos faciam aliquos ex illis.

11:14 If, by any means, I may provoke to emulation them who are my flesh and may save some of them.

11:15 Si enim amissio eorum, reconciliatio est mundi : quæ assumptio, nisi vita ex mortuis ?

11:15 For if the loss of them be the reconciliation of the world, what shall the receiving of them be, but life from the dead?

11:16 Quod si delibatio sancta est, et massa : et si radix sancta, et rami.

11:16 For if the firstfruit be holy, so is the lump also: and if the root be holy, so are the branches.

11:17 Quod si aliqui ex ramis fracti sunt, tu autem cum oleaster esses, insertus es in illis, et socius radicis, et pinguedinis olivæ factus es,

11:17 And if some of the branches be broken and thou, being a wild olive, art ingrafted in them and art made partaker of the root and of the fatness of the olive tree:

11:18 noli gloriari adversus ramos. Quod si gloriaris : non tu radicem portas, sed radix te.

11:18 Boast not against the branches. But if thou boast, thou bearest not the root: but the root thee.

11:19 Dices ergo : Fracti sunt rami ut ego inserar.

11:19 Thou wilt say then: The branches were broken off that I might be grafted in.

11:20 Bene : propter incredulitatem fracti sunt. Tu autem fide stas : noli altum sapere, sed time.

11:20 Well: because of unbelief they were broken off. But thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear.

11:21 Si enim Deus naturalibus ramis non pepercit : ne forte nec tibi parcat.

11:21 For if God hath not spared the natural branches, fear lest perhaps also he spare not thee.

11:22 Vide ergo bonitatem, et severitatem Dei : in eos quidem qui ceciderunt, severitatem : in te autem bonitatem Dei, si permanseris in bonitate, alioquin et tu excideris.

11:22 See then the goodness and the severity of God: towards them indeed that are fallen, the severity; but towards thee, the goodness of God, if thou abide in goodness. Otherwise thou also shalt be cut off.

11:23 Sed et illi, si non permanserint in incredulitate, inserentur : potens est enim Deus iterum inserere illos.

11:23 And they also, if they abide not still in unbelief, shall be grafted in: for God is able to graft them in again.

11:24 Nam si tu ex naturali excisus es oleastro, et contra naturam insertus es in bonam olivam : quanto magis ii qui secundum naturam inserentur suæ olivæ ?

11:24 For if thou were cut out of the wild olive tree, which is natural to thee; and, contrary to nature, wert grafted into the good olive tree: how much more shall they that are the natural branches be grafted into their own olive tree?

11:25 Nolo enim vos ignorare, fratres, mysterium hoc (ut non sitis vobis ipsis sapientes), quia cæcitas ex parte contigit in Israël, donec plenitudo gentium intraret,

11:25 For I would not have you ignorant, brethren, of this mystery (lest you should be wise in your own conceits) that blindness in part has happened in Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles should come in.

11:26 et sic omnis Israël salvus fieret, sicut scriptum est : Veniet ex Sion, qui eripiat, et avertat impietatem a Jacob.

11:26 And so all Israel should be saved, as it is written: There shall come out of Sion, he that shall deliver and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob.

11:27 Et hoc illis a me testamentum : cum abstulero peccata eorum.

11:27 And this is to them my covenant: when I shall take away their sins.

11:28 Secundum Evangelium quidem, inimici propter vos : secundum electionem autem, carissimi propter patres.

11:28 As concerning the gospel, indeed, they are enemies for your sake: but as touching the election, they are most dear for the sake of the fathers.

11:29 Sine pœnitentia enim sunt dona et vocatio Dei.

11:29 For the gifts and the calling of God are without repentance.

11:30 Sicut enim aliquando et vos non credidistis Deo, nunc autem misericordiam consecuti estis propter incredulitatem illorum :

11:30 For as you also in times past did not believe God, but now have obtained mercy, through their unbelief:

11:31 ita et isti nunc non crediderunt in vestram misericordiam : ut et ipsi misericordiam consequantur.

11:31 So these also now have not believed, for your mercy, that they also may obtain mercy.

11:32 Conclusit enim Deus omnia in incredulitate, ut omnium misereatur.

11:32 For God hath concluded all in unbelief, that he may have mercy on all.

11:33 O altitudo divitiarum sapientiæ, et scientiæ Dei : quam incomprehensibilia sunt judicia ejus, et investigabiles viæ ejus !

11:33 O the depth of the riches of the wisdom and of the knowledge of God! How incomprehensible are his judgments, and how unsearchable his ways!

11:34 Quis enim cognovit sensum Domini ? aut quis consiliarius ejus fuit ?

11:34 For who hath known the mind of the Lord? Or who hath been his counsellor?

11:35 aut quis prior dedit illi, et retribuetur ei ?

11:35 Or who hath first given to him, and recompense shall be made him?

11:36 Quoniam ex ipso, et per ipsum, et in ipso sunt omnia : ipsi gloria in sæcula. Amen.

11:36 For of him, and by him, and in him, are all things: to him be glory for ever. Amen.

Chapter 12

12:1 Obsecro itaque vos fratres per misericordiam Dei, ut exhibeatis corpora vestra hostiam viventem, sanctam, Deo placentem, rationabile obsequium vestrum.

12:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercy of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, pleasing unto God, your reasonable service.

12:2 Et nolite conformari huic sæculo, sed reformamini in novitate sensus vestri : ut probetis quæ sit voluntas Dei bona, et beneplacens, et perfecta.

12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be reformed in the newness of your mind, that you may prove what is the good and the acceptable and the perfect will of God.

12:3 Dico enim per gratiam quæ data est mihi, omnibus qui sunt inter vos, non plus sapere quam oportet sapere, sed sapere ad sobrietatem : et unicuique sicut Deus divisit mensuram fidei.

12:3 For I say, by the grace that is given me, to all that are among you, not to be more wise than it behoveth to be wise, but to be wise unto sobriety and according as God hath divided to every one the measure of faith.

12:4 Sicut enim in uno corpore multa membra habemus, omnia autem membra non eumdem actum habent :

12:4 For as in one body we have many members, but all the members have not the same office:

12:5 ita multi unum corpus sumus in Christo, singuli autem alter alterius membra.

12:5 So we, being many, are one body in Christ; and every one members one of another:

12:6 Habentes autem donationes secundum gratiam, quæ data est nobis, differentes : sive prophetiam secundum rationem fidei,

12:6 And having different gifts, according to the grace that is given us, either prophecy, to be used according to the rule of faith;

12:7 sive ministerium in ministrando, sive qui docet in doctrina,

12:7 Or ministry, in ministering; or he that teacheth, in doctrine;

12:8 qui exhortatur in exhortando, qui tribuit in simplicitate, qui præest in sollicitudine, qui miseretur in hilaritate.

12:8 He that exhorteth, in exhorting; he that giveth, with simplicity; he that ruleth, with carefulness; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.

12:9 Dilectio sine simulatione : odientes malum, adhærentes bono :

12:9 Let love be without dissimulation. Hating that which is evil, cleaving to that which is good,

12:10 caritate fraternitatis invicem diligentes : honore invicem prævenientes :

12:10 Loving one another with the charity of brotherhood: with honour preventing one another.

12:11 sollicitudine non pigri : spiritu ferventes : Domino servientes :

12:11 In carefulness not slothful. In spirit fervent. Serving the Lord.

12:12 spe gaudentes : in tribulatione patientes : orationi instantes :

12:12 Rejoicing in hope. Patient in tribulation. Instant in prayer.

12:13 necessitatibus sanctorum communicantes : hospitalitatem sectantes.

12:13 Communicating to the necessities of the saints. Pursuing hospitality.

12:14 Benedicite persequentibus vos : benedicite, et nolite maledicere.

12:14 Bless them that persecute you: bless, and curse not.

12:15 Gaudere cum gaudentibus, flere cum flentibus :

12:15 Rejoice with them that rejoice: weep with them that weep.

12:16 idipsum invicem sentientes : non alta sapientes, sed humilibus consentientes. Nolite esse prudentes apud vosmetipsos :

12:16 Being of one mind one towards another. Not minding high things, but consenting to the humble. Be not wise in your own conceits.

12:17 nulli malum pro malo reddentes : providentes bona non tantum coram Deo, sed etiam coram omnibus hominibus.

12:17 To no man rendering evil for evil. Providing good things, not only in the sight of God but also in the sight of all men.

12:18 Si fieri potest, quod ex vobis est, cum omnibus hominibus pacem habentes :

12:18 If it be possible, as much as is in you, have peace with all men.

12:19 non vosmetipsos defendentes carissimi, sed date locum iræ. Scriptum est enim : Mihi vindicta : ego retribuam, dicit Dominus.

12:19 Revenge not yourselves, my dearly beloved; but give place unto wrath, for it is written: Revenge is mine, I will repay, saith the Lord.

12:20 Sed si esurierit inimicus tuus, ciba illum : si sitit, potum da illi : hoc enim faciens, carbones ignis congeres super caput ejus.

12:20 But if the enemy be hungry, give him to eat; if he thirst, give him to drink. For, doing this, thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head.

12:21 Noli vinci a malo, sed vince in bono malum.

12:21 Be not overcome by evil: but overcome evil by good.

Chapter 13

13:1 Omnis anima potestatibus sublimioribus subdita sit : non est enim potestas nisi a Deo : quæ autem sunt, a Deo ordinatæ sunt.

13:1 Let every soul be subject to higher powers. For there is no power but from God: and those that are ordained of God.

13:2 Itaque qui resistit potestati, Dei ordinationi resistit. Qui autem resistunt, ipsi sibi damnationem acquirunt :

13:2 Therefore, he that resisteth the power resisteth the ordinance of God. And they that resist purchase to themselves damnation.

13:3 nam principes non sunt timori boni operis, sed mali. Vis autem non timere potestatem ? Bonum fac : et habebis laudem ex illa :

13:3 For princes are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? Do that which is good: and thou shalt have praise from the same.

13:4 Dei enim minister est tibi in bonum. Si autem malum feceris, time : non enim sine causa gladium portat. Dei enim minister est : vindex in iram ei qui malum agit.

13:4 For he is God's minister to thee, for good. But if thou do that which is evil, fear: for he beareth not the sword in vain. For he is God's minister: an avenger to execute wrath upon him that doth evil.

13:5 Ideo necessitate subditi estote non solum propter iram, sed etiam propter conscientiam.

13:5 Wherefore be subject of necessity: not only for wrath, but also for conscience' sake.

13:6 Ideo enim et tributa præstatis : ministri enim Dei sunt, in hoc ipsum servientes.

13:6 For therefore also you pay tribute. For they are the ministers of God, serving unto this purpose.

13:7 Reddite ergo omnibus debita : cui tributum, tributum : cui vectigal, vectigal : cui timorem, timorem : cui honorem, honorem.

13:7 Render therefore to all men their dues. Tribute, to whom tribute is due: custom, to whom custom: fear, to whom fear: honour, to whom honour.

13:8 Nemini quidquam debeatis, nisi ut invicem diligatis : qui enim diligit proximum, legem implevit.

13:8 Owe no man any thing, but to love one another. For he that loveth his neighbour hath fulfilled the law.

13:9 Nam : Non adulterabis : non occides : non furaberis : non falsum testimonium dices : non concupisces : et si quod est aliud mandatum, in hoc verbo instauratur : diliges proximum tuum sicut teipsum.

13:9 For: Thou shalt not commit adultery: Thou shalt not kill: Thou shalt not steal: Thou shalt not bear false witness: Thou shalt not covet. And if there be any other commandment, it is comprised in this word: Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

13:10 Dilectio proximi malum non operatur. Plenitudo ergo legis est dilectio.

13:10 The love of our neighbour worketh no evil. Love therefore is the fulfilling of the law.

13:11 Et hoc scientes tempus : quia hora est jam nos de somno surgere. Nunc enim propior est nostra salus, quam cum credidimus.

13:11 And that, knowing the season, that it is now the hour for us to rise from sleep. For now our salvation is nearer than when we believed.

13:12 Nox præcessit, dies autem appropinquavit. Abjiciamus ergo opera tenebrarum, et induamur arma lucis.

13:12 The night is passed And the day is at hand. Let us, therefore cast off the works of darkness and put on the armour of light.

13:13 Sicut in die honeste ambulemus : non in comessationibus, et ebrietatibus, non in cubilibus, et impudicitiis, non in contentione, et æmulatione :

13:13 Let us walk honestly, as in the day: not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and impurities, not in contention and envy.

13:14 sed induimini Dominum Jesum Christum, et carnis curam ne feceritis in desideriis.

13:14 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ: and make not provision for the flesh in its concupiscences.

Chapter 14

14:1 Infirmum autem in fide assumite, non in disceptationibus cogitationum.

14:1 Now him that is weak in faith, take unto you: not in disputes about thoughts.

14:2 Alius enim credit se manducare omnia : qui autem infirmus est, olus manducet.

14:2 For one believeth that he may eat all things: but he that is weak, let him eat herbs.

14:3 Is qui manducat, non manducantem non spernat : et qui non manducat, manducantem non judicet : Deus enim illum assumpsit.

14:3 Let not him that eateth despise him that eateth not: and he that eateth not, let him not judge him that eateth. For God hath taken him to him.

14:4 Tu quis es, qui judicas alienum servum ? domino suo stat, aut cadit : stabit autem : potens est enim Deus statuere illum.

14:4 Who art thou that judgest another man's servant? To his own lord he standeth or falleth. And he shall stand: for God is able to make him stand.

14:5 Nam alius judicat diem inter diem : alius autem judicat omnem diem : unusquisque in suo sensu abundet.

14:5 For one judgeth between day and day: and another judgeth every day. Let every man abound in his own sense.

14:6 Qui sapit diem, Domino sapit, et qui manducat, Domino manducat : gratias enim agit Deo. Et qui non manducat, Domino non manducat, et gratias agit Deo.

14:6 He that regardeth the day regardeth it unto the Lord. And he that eateth eateth to the Lord: for he giveth thanks to God. And he that eateth not, to the Lord he eateth not and giveth thanks to God.

14:7 Nemo enim nostrum sibi vivit, et nemo sibi moritur.

14:7 For none of us liveth to himself: and no man dieth to himself.

14:8 Sive enim vivemus, Domino vivimus : sive morimur, Domino morimur. Sive ergo vivimus, sive morimur, Domini sumus.

14:8 For whether we live, we live unto the Lord: or whether we die, we die unto the Lord. Therefore, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord's.

14:9 In hoc enim Christus mortuus est, et resurrexit : ut et mortuorum et vivorum dominetur.

14:9 For to this end Christ died and rose again: that he might be Lord both of the dead and of the living.

14:10 Tu autem quid judicas fratrem tuum ? aut tu quare spernis fratrem tuum ? omnes enim stabimus ante tribunal Christi.

14:10 But thou, why judgest thou thy brother? Or thou, why dost thou despise thy brother? For we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.

14:11 Scriptum est enim : Vivo ego, dicit Dominus, quoniam mihi flectetur omne genu : et omnis lingua confitebitur Deo.

14:11 For it is written: As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me and every tongue shall confess to God.

14:12 Itaque unusquisque nostrum pro se rationem reddet Deo.

14:12 Therefore every one of us shall render account to God for himself.

14:13 Non ergo amplius invicem judicemus : sed hoc judicate magis, ne ponatis offendiculum fratri, vel scandalum.

14:13 Let us not therefore judge one another any more. But judge this rather, that you put not a stumblingblock or a scandal in your brother's way.

14:14 Scio, et confido in Domino Jesu, quia nihil commune per ipsum, nisi ei qui existimat quid commune esset, illi commune est.

14:14 I know, and am confident in the Lord Jesus, that nothing is unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him it is unclean.

14:15 Si enim propter cibum frater tuus contristatur, jam non secundum caritatem ambulas. Noli cibo tuo illum perdere, pro quo Christus mortuus est.

14:15 For if, because of thy meat, thy brother be grieved, thou walkest not now according to charity. Destroy not him with thy meat, for whom Christ died.

14:16 Non ergo blasphemetur bonum nostrum.

14:16 Let not then our good be evil spoken of.

14:17 Non est enim regnum Dei esca et potus : sed justitia, et pax, et gaudium in Spiritu Sancto :

14:17 For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink: but justice and peace and joy in the Holy Ghost.

14:18 qui enim in hoc servit Christo, placet Deo, et probatus est hominibus.

14:18 For he that in this serveth Christ pleaseth God and is approved of men.

14:19 Itaque quæ pacis sunt, sectemur : et quæ ædificationis sunt, in invicem custodiamus.

14:19 Therefore, let us follow after the things that are of peace and keep the things that are of edification, one towards another.

14:20 Noli propter escam destruere opus Dei, omnia quidem sunt munda : sed malum est homini, qui per offendiculum manducat.

14:20 Destroy not the work of God for meat. All things indeed are clean: but it is evil for that man who eateth with offence.

14:21 Bonum est non manducare carnem, et non bibere vinum, neque in quo frater tuus offenditur, aut scandalizatur, aut infirmatur.

14:21 It is good not to eat flesh and not to drink wine: nor any thing whereby thy brother is offended or scandalized or made weak.

14:22 Tu fidem habes ? penes temetipsum habe coram Deo. Beatus qui non judicat semetipsum in eo quod probat.

14:22 Hast thou faith? Have it to thyself before God. Blessed is he that condemneth not himself in that which he alloweth.

14:23 Qui autem discernit, si manducaverit, damnatus est : quia non ex fide. Omne autem, quod non est ex fide, peccatum est.

14:23 But he that discerneth, if he eat, is condemned; because not of faith. For all that is not of faith is sin.

Chapter 15

15:1 Debemus autem nos firmiores imbecillitates infirmorum sustinere, et non nobis placere.

15:1 Now, we that are stronger ought to bear the infirmities of the weak and not to please ourselves.

15:2 Unusquisque vestrum proximo suo placeat in bonum, ad ædificationem.

15:2 Let every one of you Please his neighbour unto good, to edification.

15:3 Etenim Christus non sibi placuit, sed sicut scriptum est : Improperia improperantium tibi ceciderunt super me.

15:3 For Christ did not please himself: but, as it is written: The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell upon me.

15:4 Quæcumque enim scripta sunt, ad nostram doctrinam scripta sunt : ut per patientiam, et consolationem Scripturarum, spem habeamus.

15:4 For what things soever were written were written for our learning: that, through patience and the comfort of the scriptures, we might have hope.

15:5 Deus autem patientiæ et solatii det vobis idipsum sapere in alterutrum secundum Jesum Christum :

15:5 Now the God of patience and of comfort grant you to be of one mind, one towards another, according to Jesus Christ:

15:6 ut unanimes, uno ore honorificetis Deum et patrem Domini nostri Jesu Christi.

15:6 That with one mind and with one mouth you may glorify God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

15:7 Propter quod suscipite invicem, sicut et Christus suscepit vos in honorem Dei.

15:7 Wherefore, receive one another, as Christ also hath received you, unto the honour of God.

15:8 Dico enim Christum Jesum ministrum fuisse circumcisionis propter veritatem Dei, ad confirmandas promissiones patrum :

15:8 For I say that Christ Jesus was minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers:

15:9 gentes autem super misericordia honorare Deum, sicut scriptum est : Propterea confitebor tibi in gentibus, Domine, et nomini tuo cantabo.

15:9 But that the Gentiles are to glorify God for his mercy, as it is written: Therefore will I confess to thee, O Lord, among the Gentiles and will sing to thy name.

15:10 Et iterum dicit : Lætamini gentes cum plebe ejus.

15:10 And again he saith: rejoice ye Gentiles, with his people.

15:11 Et iterum : Laudate omnes gentes Dominum : et magnificate eum omnes populi.

15:11 And again: praise the Lord, all ye Gentiles: and magnify him, all ye people.

15:12 Et rursus Isaias ait : Erit radix Jesse, et qui exsurget regere gentes, in eum gentes sperabunt.

15:12 And again, Isaias saith: There shall be a root of Jesse; and he that shall rise up to rule the Gentiles, in him the Gentiles shall hope.

15:13 Deus autem spei repleat vos omni gaudio, et pace in credendo : ut abundetis in spe, et virtute Spiritus Sancti.

15:13 Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing: that you may abound in hope and in the power of the Holy Ghost.

15:14 Certus sum autem fratres mei et ego ipse de vobis, quoniam et ipsi pleni estis dilectione, repleti omni scientia, ita ut possitis alterutrum monere.

15:14 And I myself also, my brethren, am assured of you that you also are full of love, replenished with all knowledge, so that you are able to admonish one another.

15:15 Audacius autem scripsi vobis fratres ex parte, tamquam in memoriam vos reducens : propter gratiam, quæ data est mihi a Deo,

15:15 But I have written to you, brethren, more boldly in some sort, as it were putting you in mind, because of the grace which is given me from God,

15:16 ut sim minister Christi Jesu in gentibus : sanctificans Evangelium Dei, ut fiat oblatio gentium accepta, et sanctificata in Spiritu Sancto.

15:16 That I should be the minister of Christ Jesus among the Gentiles: sanctifying the gospel of God, that the oblation of the Gentiles may be made acceptable and sanctified in the Holy Ghost.

15:17 Habeo igitur gloriam in Christo Jesu ad Deum.

15:17 I have therefore glory in Christ Jesus towards God.

15:18 Non enim audeo aliquid loqui eorum, quæ per me non efficit Christus in obedientiam gentium, verbo et factis :

15:18 For I dare not to speak of any of those things which Christ worketh not by me, for the obedience of the Gentiles, by word and deed,

15:19 in virtute signorum, et prodigiorum, in virtute Spiritus Sancti : ita ut ab Jerusalem per circuitum usque ad Illyricum repleverim Evangelium Christi.

15:19 By the virtue of signs and wonders, in the power of the Holy Ghost, so that from Jerusalem round about, as far as unto Illyricum, I have replenished the gospel of Christ.

15:20 Sic autem prædicavi Evangelium hoc, non ubi nominatus est Christus, ne super alienum fundamentum ædificarem :

15:20 And I have so preached this gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man a foundation.

15:21 sed sicut scriptum est : Quibus non est annuntiatum de eo, videbunt : et qui non audierunt, intelligent.

15:21 But as it is written: They to whom he was not spoken of shall see: and they that have not heard shall understand.

15:22 Propter quod et impediebar plurimum venire ad vos, et prohibitus sum usque adhuc.

15:22 For which cause also, I was hindered very much from coming to you and have been kept away till now.

15:23 Nunc vero ulterius locum non habens in his regionibus, cupiditatem autem habens veniendi ad vos ex multis jam præcedentibus annis :

15:23 But now, having no more place in these countries and having a great desire these many years past to come unto you,

15:24 cum in Hispaniam proficisci cœpero, spero quod præteriens videam vos, et a vobis deducar illuc, si vobis primum ex parte fruitus fuero.

15:24 When I shall begin to take my journey into Spain, I hope that, as I pass, I shall see you and be brought on my way thither by you: if first, in part, I shall have enjoyed you.

15:25 Nunc igitur proficiscar in Jerusalem ministrare sanctis.

15:25 But now I shall go to Jerusalem, to minister unto the saints.

15:26 Probaverunt enim Macedonia et Achaia collationem aliquam facere in pauperes sanctorum, qui sunt in Jerusalem.

15:26 For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a contribution for the poor of the saints that are in Jerusalem.

15:27 Placuit enim eis : et debitores sunt eorum. Nam si spiritualium eorum participes facti sunt gentiles, debent et in carnalibus ministrare illis.

15:27 For it hath pleased them: and they are their debtors. For, if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual things, they ought also in carnal things to minister to them.

15:28 Hoc igitur cum consummavero, et assignavero eis fructum hunc, per vos proficiscar in Hispaniam.

15:28 When therefore I shall have accomplished this and consigned to them this fruit, I will come by you into Spain.

15:29 Scio autem quoniam veniens ad vos, in abundantia benedictionis Evangelii Christi veniam.

15:29 And I know that when I come to you I shall come in the abundance of the blessing of the gospel of Christ.

15:30 Obsecro ergo vos fratres per Dominum nostrum Jesum Christum, et per caritatem Sancti Spiritus, ut adjuvetis me in orationibus vestris pro me ad Deum,

15:30 I beseech you therefore, brethren, through our Lord Jesus Christ and by the charity of the Holy Ghost, that you help me in your prayers for me to God,

15:31 ut liberer ab infidelibus, qui sunt in Judæa, et obsequii mei oblatio accepta fiat in Jerusalem sanctis,

15:31 That I may be delivered from the unbelievers that are in Judea and that the oblation of my service may be acceptable in Jerusalem to the saints.

15:32 ut veniam ad vos in gaudio per voluntatem Dei, et refrigerer vobiscum.

15:32 That I may come to you with joy, by the will of God, and may be refreshed with you.

15:33 Deus autem pacis sit cum omnibus vobis. Amen.

15:33 Now the God of peace be with, you all. Amen.

Chapter 16

16:1 Commendo autem vobis Phœben sororem nostram, quæ est in ministerio ecclesiæ, quæ est in Cenchris :

16:1 And I commend to you Phebe, our sister, who is in the ministry of the church, that is in Cenchrae:

16:2 ut eam suscipiatis in Domino digne sanctis : et assistatis ei in quocumque negotio vestri indiguerit : etenim ipsa quoque astitit multis, et mihi ipsi.

16:2 That you receive her in the Lord as becometh saints and that you assist her in whatsoever business she shall have need of you. For she also hath assisted many, and myself also.

16:3 Salutate Priscam et Aquilam, adjutores meos in Christo Jesu

16:3 Salute Prisca and Aquila, my helpers, in Christ Jesus

16:4 (qui pro anima mea suas cervices supposuerunt : quibus non solus ego gratias ago, sed et cunctæ ecclesiæ gentium),

16:4 (Who have for my life laid down their own necks: to whom not I only give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles),

16:5 et domesticam ecclesiam eorum. Salutate Epænetum dilectum mihi, qui est primitivus Asiæ in Christo.

16:5 And the church which is in their house. Salute Epenetus, my beloved: who is the firstfruits of Asia in Christ.

16:6 Salutate Mariam, quæ multum laboravit in vobis.

16:6 Salute Mary, who hath laboured much among you.

16:7 Salutate Andronicum et Juniam, cognatos, et concaptivos meos : qui sunt nobiles in Apostolis, qui et ante me fuerunt in Christo.

16:7 Salute Andronicus and Junias, my kinsmen and fellow prisoners: who are of note among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me.

16:8 Salutate Ampliatum dilectissimum mihi in Domino.

16:8 Salute Ampliatus, most beloved to me in the Lord.

16:9 Salutate Urbanum adjutorem nostrum in Christo Jesu, et Stachyn dilectum meum.

16:9 Salute Urbanus, our helper in Christ Jesus and Stachys, my beloved.

16:10 Salutate Apellen probum in Christo.

16:10 Salute Apellas, approved in Christ.

16:11 Salutate eos qui sunt ex Aristoboli domo. Salutate Herodionem cognatum meum. Salutate eos qui sunt ex Narcisi domo, qui sunt in Domino.

16:11 Salute them that are of Aristobulus' household. Salute Herodian, my kinsman. Salute them that are of Narcissus' household, who are in the Lord.

16:12 Salutate Tryphænam et Tryphosam, quæ laborant in Domino. Salutate Persidem carissimam, quæ multum laboravit in Domino.

16:12 Salute Tryphaena and Tryphosa, who labour in the Lord. Salute Persis, the dearly beloved, who hath much laboured in the Lord.

16:13 Salutate Rufum electum in Domino, et matrem ejus, et meam.

16:13 Salute Rufus, elect in the Lord, and his mother and mine.

16:14 Salutate Asyncritum, Phlegontem, Hermam, Patrobam, Hermen, et qui cum eis sunt, fratres.

16:14 Salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Hermes: and the brethren that are with them.

16:15 Salutate Philologum et Juliam, Nereum, et sororem ejus, et Olympiadem, et omnes qui cum eis sunt, sanctos.

16:15 Salute Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympias: and all the saints that are with them.

16:16 Salutate invicem in osculo sancto. Salutant vos omnes ecclesiæ Christi.

16:16 Salute one another with an holy kiss. All the churches of Christ salute you.

16:17 Rogo autem vos fratres, ut observetis eos qui dissensiones et offendicula, præter doctrinam, quam vos didicistis, faciunt, et declinate ab illis.

16:17 Now I beseech you, brethren, to mark them who make dissensions and offences contrary to the doctrine which you have learned and avoid them.

16:18 Hujuscemodi enim Christo Domino nostro non serviunt, sed suo ventri : et per dulces sermones et benedictiones seducunt corda innocentium.

16:18 For they that are such serve not Christ our Lord but their own belly: and by pleasing speeches and good words seduce the hearts of the innocent.

16:19 Vestra enim obedientia in omnem locum divulgata est. Gaudeo igitur in vobis. Sed volo vos sapientes esse in bono, et simplices in malo.

16:19 For your obedience is published in every place. I rejoice therefore in you. But I would have you to be wise in good and simple in evil.

16:20 Deus autem pacis conterat Satanam sub pedibus vestris velociter. Gratia Domini nostri Jesu Christi vobiscum.

16:20 And the God of peace crush Satan under your feet speedily. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

16:21 Salutat vos Timotheus adjutor meus, et Lucius, et Jason, et Sosipater cognati mei.

16:21 Timothy, my fellow labourer, saluteth you: and Lucius and Jason and Sosipater, my kinsmen.

16:22 Saluto vos ego Tertius, qui scripsi epistolam, in Domino.

16:22 I, Tertius, who wrote this epistle, salute you in the Lord.

16:23 Salutat vos Cajus hospes meus, et universa ecclesia. Salutat vos Erastus arcarius civitatis, et Quartus, frater.

16:23 Caius, my host, and the whole church saluteth you. Erastus, the treasurer of the city, saluteth you: and Quartus, a brother.

16:24 Gratia Domini nostri Jesu Christi cum omnibus vobis. Amen.

16:24 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.

16:25 Ei autem, qui potens est vos confirmare juxta Evangelium meum, et prædicationem Jesu Christi, secundum revelationem mysterii temporibus æternis taciti

16:25 Now to him that is able to establish you, according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery which was kept secret from eternity;

16:26 (quod nunc patefactum est per Scripturas prophetarum secundum præceptum æterni Dei, ad obeditionem fidei), in cunctis gentibus cogniti,

16:26 (Which now is made manifest by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the precept of the eternal God, for the obedience of faith) known among all nations:

16:27 soli sapienti Deo, per Jesum Christum, cui honor et gloria in sæcula sæculorum. Amen.

16:27 To God, the only wise, through Jesus Christ, to whom be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

I Corinthians

Chapter 1

1:1 Paulus vocatus Apostolus Jesu Christi per voluntatem Dei, et Sosthenes frater,

1:1 Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Sosthenes a brother,

1:2 ecclesiæ Dei, quæ est Corinthi, sanctificatis in Christo Jesu, vocatis sanctis, cum omnibus qui invocant nomen Domini nostri Jesu Christi, in omni loco ipsorum et nostro.

1:2 To the church of God that is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that invoke the name of our Lord Jesus Christ in every place of theirs and ours.

1:3 Gratia vobis, et pax a Deo Patre nostro, et Domino Jesu Christo.

1:3 Grace to you and peace, from God our father and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

1:4 Gratias ago Deo meo semper pro vobis in gratia Dei, quæ data est vobis in Christo Jesu :

1:4 I give thanks to my God always for you, for the grace of God that is given you in Christ Jesus:

1:5 quod in omnibus divites facti estis in illo, in omni verbo, et in omni scientia.

1:5 That in all things you are made rich in him, in all utterance and in all knowledge;

1:6 Sicut testimonium Christi confirmatum est in vobis :

1:6 As the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you,

1:7 ita ut nihil vobis desit in ulla gratia, exspectantibus revelationem Domini nostri Jesu Christi,

1:7 So that nothing is wanting to you in any grace, waiting for the manifestation of our Lord Jesus Christ.

1:8 qui et confirmabit vos usque in finem sine crimine, in die adventus Domini nostri Jesu Christi.

1:8 Who also will confirm you unto the end without crime, in the days of the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

1:9 Fidelis Deus : per quem vocati estis in societatem filii ejus Jesu Christi Domini nostri.

1:9 God is faithful: by whom you are called unto the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

1:10 Obsecro autem vos fratres per nomen Domini nostri Jesu Christi : ut idipsum dicatis omnes, et non sint in vobis schismata : sitis autem perfecti in eodem sensu, et in eadem sententia.

1:10 Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing and that there be no schisms among you: but that you be perfect in the same mind and in the same judgment.

1:11 Significatum est enim mihi de vobis fratres mei ab iis, qui sunt Chloës, quia contentiones sunt inter vos.

1:11 For it hath been signified unto me, my brethren, of you, by them that are of the house of Chloe, that there are contentions among you.

1:12 Hoc autem dico, quod unusquisque vestrum dicit : Ego quidem sum Pauli : ego autem Apollo : ego vero Cephæ : ego autem Christi.

1:12 Now this I say, that every one of you saith: I indeed am of Paul; and I am of Apollo; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ.

1:13 Divisus est Christus ? numquid Paulus crucifixus est pro vobis ? aut in nomine Pauli baptizati estis ?

1:13 Is Christ divided? Was Paul then crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul?

1:14 Gratias ago Deo, quod neminem vestrum baptizavi, nisi Crispum et Caium :

1:14 I give God thanks, that I baptized none of you but Crispus and Caius:

1:15 ne quis dicat quod in nomine meo baptizati estis.

1:15 Lest any should say that you were baptized in my name.

1:16 Baptizavi autem et Stephanæ domum : ceterum nescio si quem alium baptizaverim.

1:16 And I baptized also the household of Stephanus. Besides, I know not whether I baptized any other.

1:17 Non enim misit me Christus baptizare, sed evangelizare : non in sapientia verbi, ut non evacuetur crux Christi.

1:17 For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not in wisdom of speech, lest the cross of Christ should be made void.

1:18 Verbum enim crucis pereuntibus quidem stultitia est : iis autem qui salvi fiunt, id est nobis, Dei virtus est.

1:18 For the word of the cross, to them indeed that perish, is foolishness: but to them that are saved, that is, to us, it is the power of God.

1:19 Scriptum est enim : Perdam sapientiam sapientium, et prudentiam prudentium reprobabo.

1:19 For it is written: I will destroy the wisdom of the wise: and the prudence of the prudent I will reject.

1:20 Ubi sapiens ? ubi scriba ? ubi conquisitor hujus sæculi ? Nonne stultam fecit Deus sapientiam hujus mundi ?

1:20 Where is the wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the disputer of this world? Hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?

1:21 Nam quia in Dei sapientia non cognovit mundus per sapientiam Deum : placuit Deo per stultitiam prædicationis salvos facere credentes.

1:21 For, seeing that in the wisdom of God, the world, by wisdom, knew not God, it pleased God, by the foolishness of our preaching, to save them that believe.

1:22 Quoniam et Judæi signa petunt, et Græci sapientiam quærunt :

1:22 For both the Jews require signs: and the Greeks seek after wisdom.

1:23 nos autem prædicamus Christum crucifixum : Judæis quidem scandalum, gentibus autem stultitiam,

1:23 But we preach Christ crucified: unto the Jews indeed a stumblingblock, and unto the Gentiles foolishness:

1:24 ipsis autem vocatis Judæis, atque Græcis Christum Dei virtutem, et Dei sapientiam :

1:24 But unto them that are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ, the power of God and the wisdom of God.

1:25 quia quod stultum est Dei, sapientius est hominibus : et quod infirmum est Dei, fortius est hominibus.

1:25 For the foolishness of God is wiser than men: and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

1:26 Videte enim vocationem vestram, fratres, quia non multi sapientes secundum carnem, non multi potentes, non multi nobiles :

1:26 For see your vocation, brethren, that there are not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble.

1:27 sed quæ stulta sunt mundi elegit Deus, ut confundat sapientes : et infirma mundi elegit Deus, ut confundat fortia :

1:27 But the foolish things of the world hath God chosen, that he may confound the wise: and the weak things of the world hath God chosen, that he may confound the strong.

1:28 et ignobilia mundi, et contemptibilia elegit Deus, et ea quæ non sunt, ut ea quæ sunt destrueret :

1:28 And the base things of the world and the things that are contemptible, hath God chosen: and things that are not, that he might bring to nought things that are:

1:29 ut non glorietur omnis caro in conspectu ejus.

1:29 That no flesh should glory in his sight.

1:30 Ex ipso autem vos estis in Christo Jesu, qui factus est nobis sapientia a Deo, et justitia, et sanctificatio, et redemptio :

1:30 But of him are you in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom and justice and sanctification and redemption:

1:31 ut quemadmodum scriptum est : Qui gloriatur, in Domino glorietur.

1:31 That, as it is written: He that glorieth may glory in the Lord.

Chapter 2

2:1 Et ego, cum venissem ad vos, fratres, veni non in sublimitate sermonis, aut sapientiæ, annuntians vobis testimonium Christi.

2:1 And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not in loftiness of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of Christ.

2:2 Non enim judicavi me scire aliquid inter vos, nisi Jesum Christum, et hunc crucifixum.

2:2 For I judged not myself to know anything among you, but Jesus Christ: and him crucified.

2:3 Et ego in infirmitate, et timore, et tremore multo fui apud vos :

2:3 And I was with you in weakness and in fear and in much trembling.

2:4 et sermo meus, et prædicatio mea non in persuasibilibus humanæ sapientiæ verbis, sed in ostensione spiritus et virtutis :

2:4 And my speech and my preaching was not in the persuasive words of human wisdom. but in shewing of the Spirit and power:

2:5 ut fides vestra non sit in sapientia hominum, sed in virtute Dei.

2:5 That your faith might not stand on the wisdom of men, but on the power of God.

2:6 Sapientiam autem loquimur inter perfectos : sapientiam vero non hujus sæculi, neque principum hujus sæculi, qui destruuntur :

2:6 Howbeit we speak wisdom among the perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, neither of the princes of this world that come to nought.

2:7 sed loquimur Dei sapientiam in mysterio, quæ abscondita est, quam prædestinavit Deus ante sæcula in gloriam nostram,

2:7 But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, a wisdom which is hidden, which God ordained before the world, unto our glory:

2:8 quam nemo principum hujus sæculi cognovit : si enim cognovissent, numquam Dominum gloriæ crucifixissent.

2:8 Which none of the princes of this world knew. For if they had known it, they would never have crucified the Lord of glory.

2:9 Sed sicut scriptum est : Quod oculus non vidit, nec auris audivit, nec in cor hominis ascendit, quæ præparavit Deus iis qui diligunt illum :

2:9 But, as it is written: That eye hath not seen, nor ear heard: neither hath it entered into the heart of man, what things God hath prepared for them that love him.

2:10 nobis autem revelavit Deus per Spiritum suum : Spiritus enim omnia scrutatur, etiam profunda Dei.

2:10 But to us God hath revealed them by his Spirit. For the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.

2:11 Quis enim hominum scit quæ sunt hominis, nisi spiritus hominis, qui in ipso est ? ita et quæ Dei sunt, nemo cognovit, nisi Spiritus Dei.

2:11 For what man knoweth the things of a man, but the spirit of a man that is in him? So the things also that are of God, no man knoweth, but the Spirit of God.

2:12 Nos autem non spiritum hujus mundi accepimus, sed Spiritum qui ex Deo est, ut sciamus quæ a Deo donata sunt nobis :

2:12 Now, we have received not the spirit of this world, but the Spirit that is of God: that we may know the things that are given us from God.

2:13 quæ et loquimur non in doctis humanæ sapientiæ verbis, sed in doctrina Spiritus, spiritualibus spiritualia comparantes.

2:13 Which things also we speak: not in the learned words of human wisdom, but in the doctrine of the Spirit, comparing spiritual things with spiritual.

2:14 Animalis autem homo non percipit ea quæ sunt Spiritus Dei : stultitia enim est illi, et non potest intelligere : quia spiritualiter examinatur.

2:14 But the sensual man perceiveth not these things that are of the Spirit of God. For it is foolishness to him: and he cannot understand, because it is spiritually examined.

2:15 Spiritualis autem judicat omnia : et ipse a nemine judicatur.

2:15 But the spiritual man judgeth all things: and he himself is judged of no man.

2:16 Quis enim cognovit sensum Domini, qui instruat eum ? nos autem sensum Christi habemus.

2:16 For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.

Chapter 3

3:1 Et ego, fratres, non potui vobis loqui quasi spiritualibus, sed quasi carnalibus. Tamquam parvulis in Christo,

3:1 And I, brethren, could not speak to you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal. As unto little ones in Christ.

3:2 lac vobis potum dedi, non escam : nondum enim poteratis : sed nec nunc quidem potestis : adhuc enim carnales estis.

3:2 I gave you milk to drink, not meat: for you were not able as yet. But neither indeed are you now able: for you are yet carnal.

3:3 Cum enim sit inter vos zelus, et contentio : nonne carnales estis, et secundum hominem ambulatis ?

3:3 For, whereas there is among you envying and contention, are you not carnal and walk you not according to man?

3:4 Cum enim quis dicat : Ego quidem sum Pauli ; alius autem : Ego Apollo : nonne homines estis ? Quid igitur est Apollo ? quid vero Paulus ?

3:4 For while one saith: I indeed am of Paul: and another: I am of Apollo: are you not men? What then is Apollo and what is Paul?

3:5 ministri ejus, cui credidistis, et unicuique sicut Dominus dedit.

3:5 The ministers of him whom you have believed: and to every one as the Lord hath given.

3:6 Ego plantavi, Apollo rigavit : sed Deus incrementum dedit.

3:6 I have planted, Apollo watered: but God gave the increase.

3:7 Itaque neque qui plantat est aliquid, neque qui rigat : sed qui incrementum dat, Deus.

3:7 Therefore, neither he that planteth is any thing, nor he that watereth: but God that giveth the increase.

3:8 Qui autem plantat, et qui rigat, unum sunt. Unusquisque autem propriam mercedem accipiet, secundum suum laborem.

3:8 Now he that planteth and he that watereth, are one. And every man shall receive his own reward, according to his own labour.

3:9 Dei enim sumus adjutores : Dei agricultura estis, Dei ædificatio estis.

3:9 For we are God's coadjutors. You are God's husbandry: you are God's building.

3:10 Secundum gratiam Dei, quæ data est mihi, ut sapiens architectus fundamentum posui : alius autem superædificat. Unusquisque autem videat quomodo superædificet.

3:10 According to the grace of God that is given to me, as a wise architect, I have laid the foundation: and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon.

3:11 Fundamentum enim aliud nemo potest ponere præter id quod positum est, quod est Christus Jesus.

3:11 For other foundation no man can lay, but that which is laid: which is Christ Jesus.

3:12 Si quis autem superædificat super fundamentum hoc, aurum, argentum, lapides pretiosos, ligna, fœnum, stipulam,

3:12 Now, if any man build upon this foundation, gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble:

3:13 uniuscujusque opus manifestum erit : dies enim Domini declarabit, quia in igne revelabitur : et uniuscujusque opus quale sit, ignis probabit.

3:13 Every man's work shall be manifest. For the day of the Lord shall declare it, because it shall be revealed in fire. And the fire shall try every man's work, of what sort it is.

3:14 Si cujus opus manserit quod superædificavit, mercedem accipiet.

3:14 If any man's work abide, which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward.

3:15 Si cujus opus arserit, detrimentum patietur : ipse autem salvus erit, sic tamen quasi per ignem.

3:15 If any mans work burn, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved, yet so as by fire.

3:16 Nescitis quia templum Dei estis, et Spiritus Dei habitat in vobis ?

3:16 Know you not that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?

3:17 Si quis autem templum Dei violaverit, disperdet illum Deus. Templum enim Dei sanctum est, quod estis vos.

3:17 But if any man violate the temple of God, him shall God destroy. For the temple of God is holy, which you are.

3:18 Nemo se seducat : si quis videtur inter vos sapiens esse in hoc sæculo, stultus fiat ut sit sapiens.

3:18 Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seem to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.

3:19 Sapientia enim hujus mundi, stultitia est apud Deum. Scriptum est enim : Comprehendam sapientes in astutia eorum.

3:19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written: I will catch the wise in their own craftiness.

3:20 Et iterum : Dominus novit cogitationes sapientium quoniam vanæ sunt.

3:20 And again: The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain.

3:21 Nemo itaque glorietur in hominibus.

3:21 Let no man therefore glory in men.

3:22 Omnia enim vestra sunt, sive Paulus, sive Apollo, sive Cephas, sive mundus, sive vita, sive mors, sive præsentia, sive futura : omnia enim vestra sunt :

3:22 For all things are yours, whether it be Paul or Apollo or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come. For all are yours.

3:23 vos autem Christi : Christus autem Dei.

3:23 And you are Christ's. And Christ is God's.

Chapter 4

4:1 Sic nos existimet homo ut ministros Christi, et dispensatores mysteriorum Dei.

4:1 Let a man so account of us as of the ministers of Christ and the dispensers of the mysteries of God.

4:2 Hic jam quæritur inter dispensatores ut fidelis quis inveniatur.

4:2 Here now it is required among the dispensers that a man be found faithful.

4:3 Mihi autem pro minimo est ut a vobis judicer, aut ab humano die : sed neque meipsum judico.

4:3 But to me it is a very small thing to be judged by you or by man's day. But neither do I judge my own self.

4:4 Nihil enim mihi conscius sum, sed non in hoc justificatus sum : qui autem judicat me, Dominus est.

4:4 For I am not conscious to myself of anything. Yet am I not hereby justified: but he that judgeth me is the Lord.

4:5 Itaque nolite ante tempus judicare, quoadusque veniat Dominus : qui et illuminabit abscondita tenebrarum, et manifestabit consilia cordium : et tunc laus erit unicuique a Deo.

4:5 Therefore, judge not before the time: until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts. And then shall every man have praise from God.

4:6 Hæc autem, fratres, transfiguravi in me et Apollo, propter vos : ut in nobis discatis, ne supra quam scriptum est, unus adversus alterum infletur pro alio.

4:6 But these things, brethren, I have in a figure transferred to myself and to Apollo, for your sakes: that in us you may learn that one be not puffed up against the other for another, above that which is written.

4:7 Quis enim te discernit ? quid autem habes quod non accepisti ? si autem accepisti, quid gloriaris quasi non acceperis ?

4:7 For who distinguisheth thee? Or what hast thou that thou hast not received, and if thou hast received, why dost thou glory, as if thou hadst not received it?

4:8 Jam saturati estis, jam divites facti estis : sine nobis regnatis : et utinam regnetis, ut et nos vobiscum regnemus.

4:8 You are now full: you are now become rich: you reign without us; and I would to God you did reign, that we also might reign with you.

4:9 Puto enim quod Deus nos Apostolos novissimos ostendit, tamquam morti destinatos : quia spectaculum facti sumus mundo, et angelis, et hominibus.

4:9 For I think that God hath set forth us apostles, the last, as it were men appointed to death. We are made a spectacle to the world and to angels and to men.

4:10 Nos stulti propter Christum, vos autem prudentes in Christo : nos infirmi, vos autem fortes : vos nobiles, nos autem ignobiles.

4:10 We are fools for Christs sake, but you are wise in Christ: we are weak, but you are strong: you are honourable, but we without honour.

4:11 Usque in hanc horam et esurimus, et sitimus, et nudi sumus, et colaphis cædimur, et instabiles sumus,

4:11 Even unto this hour we both hunger and thirst and are naked and are buffeted and have no fixed abode.

4:12 et laboramus operantes manibus nostris : maledicimur, et benedicimus : persecutionem patimur, et sustinemus :

4:12 And we labour, working with our own hands. We are reviled: and we bless. We are persecuted: and we suffer it.

4:13 blasphemamur, et obsecramus : tamquam purgamenta hujus mundi facti sumus, omnium peripsema usque adhuc.

4:13 We are blasphemed: and we entreat. We are made as the refuse of this world, the offscouring of all, even until now.

4:14 Non ut confundam vos, hæc scribo, sed ut filios meos carissimos moneo.

4:14 I write not these things to confound you: but I admonish you as my dearest children.

4:15 Nam si decem millia pædagogorum habeatis in Christo, sed non multos patres. Nam in Christo Jesu per Evangelium ego vos genui.

4:15 For if you have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet not many fathers. For in Christ Jesus, by the gospel, I have begotten you.

4:16 Rogo ergo vos, imitatores mei estote, sicut et ego Christi.

4:16 Wherefore, I beseech you, be ye followers of me as I also am of Christ.

4:17 Ideo misi ad vos Timotheum, qui est filius meus carissimus, et fidelis in Domino : qui vos commonefaciet vias meas, quæ sunt in Christo Jesu, sicut ubique in omni ecclesia doceo.

4:17 For this cause have I sent to you Timothy, who is my dearest son and faithful in the Lord. Who will put you in mind of my ways, which are in Christ Jesus: as I teach every where in every church.

4:18 Tamquam non venturus sim ad vos, sic inflati sunt quidam.

4:18 As if I would not come to you, so some are puffed up.

4:19 Veniam autem ad vos cito, si Dominus voluerit : et cognoscam non sermonem eorum qui inflati sunt, sed virtutem.

4:19 But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord will: and will know, not the speech of them that are puffed up, but the power.

4:20 Non enim in sermone est regnum Dei, sed in virtute.

4:20 For the kingdom of God is not in speech, but in power.

4:21 Quid vultis ? in virga veniam ad vos, an in caritate, et spiritu mansuetudinis ?

4:21 What will you? Shall I come to you with a rod? Or in charity and in the spirit of meekness?

Chapter 5

5:1 Omnino auditur inter vos fornicatio, et talis fornicatio, qualis nec inter gentes, ita ut uxorem patris sui aliquis habeat.

5:1 It is absolutely heard that there is fornication among you and such fornication as the like is not among the heathens: that one should have his father's wife.

5:2 Et vos inflati estis : et non magis luctum habuistis ut tollatur de medio vestrum qui hoc opus fecit.

5:2 And you are puffed up and have not rather mourned: that he might be taken away from among you that hath done this thing.

5:3 Ego quidem absens corpore, præsens autem spiritu, jam judicavi ut præsens eum, qui sic operatus est,

5:3 I indeed, absent in body but present in spirit, have already judged, as though I were present, him that hath so done,

5:4 in nomine Domini nostri Jesu Christi, congregatis vobis et meo spiritu, cum virtute Domini nostri Jesu,

5:4 In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, you being gathered together and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus:

5:5 tradere hujusmodi Satanæ in interitum carnis, ut spiritus salvus sit in die Domini nostri Jesu Christi.

5:5 To deliver such a one to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

5:6 Non est bona gloriatio vestra. Nescitis quia modicum fermentum totam massam corrumpit ?

5:6 Your glorying is not good. Know you not that a little leaven corrupteth the whole lump?

5:7 Expurgate vetus fermentum, ut sitis nova conspersio, sicut estis azymi. Etenim Pascha nostrum immolatus est Christus.

5:7 Purge out the old leaven, that you may be a new paste, as you are unleavened. For Christ our pasch is sacrificed.

5:8 Itaque epulemur : non in fermento veteri, neque in fermento malitiæ et nequitiæ : sed in azymis sinceritatis et veritatis.

5:8 Therefore, let us feast, not with the old leaven, nor with the leaven of malice and wickedness: but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.

5:9 Scripsi vobis in epistola : Ne commisceamini fornicariis :

5:9 I wrote to you in an epistle, not to keep company with fornicators.

5:10 non utique fornicariis hujus mundi, aut avaris, aut rapacibus, aut idolis servientibus : alioquin debueratis de hoc mundo exiisse.

5:10 I mean not with the fornicators of this world or with the covetous or the extortioners or the servers of idols: otherwise you must needs go out of this world.

5:11 Nunc autem scripsi vobis non commisceri : si is qui frater nominatur, est fornicator, aut avarus, aut idolis serviens, aut maledicus, aut ebriosus, aut rapax, cum ejusmodi nec cibum sumere.

5:11 But now I have written to you, not to keep company, if any man that is named a brother be a fornicator or covetous or a server of idols or a railer or a drunkard or an extortioner: with such a one, not so much as to eat.

5:12 Quid enim mihi de iis qui foris sunt, judicare ? nonne de iis qui intus sunt, vos judicatis ?

5:12 For what have I to do to judge them that are without? Do not you judge them that are within?

5:13 nam eos qui foris sunt, Deus judicabit. Auferte malum ex vobis ipsis.

5:13 For them that are without, God will judge. Put away the evil one from among yourselves.

Chapter 6

6:1 Audet aliquis vestrum habens negotium adversus alterum, judicari apud iniquos, et non apud sanctos ?

6:1 Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to be judged before the unjust: and not before the saints?

6:2 an nescitis quoniam sancti de hoc mundo judicabunt ? et si in vobis judicabitur mundus, indigni estis qui de minimis judicetis ?

6:2 Know you not that the saints shall judge this world? And if the world shall be judged by you, are you unworthy to judge the smallest matters?

6:3 Nescitis quoniam angelos judicabimus ? quanto magis sæcularia ?

6:3 Know you not that we shall judge angels? How much more things of this world?

6:4 Sæcularia igitur judicia si habueritis : contemptibiles, qui sunt in ecclesia, illos constituite ad judicandum.

6:4 If therefore you have judgments of things pertaining to this world, set them to judge who are the most despised in the church.

6:5 Ad verecundiam vestram dico. Sic non est inter vos sapiens quisquam, qui possit judicare inter fratrem suum ?

6:5 I speak to your shame. Is it so that there is not among you any one wise man that is able to judge between his brethren?

6:6 Sed frater cum fratre judicio contendit : et hoc apud infideles ?

6:6 But brother goeth to law with brother: and that before unbelievers.

6:7 Jam quidem omnino delictum est in vobis, quod judicia habetis inter vos. Quare non magis injuriam accipitis ? quare non magis fraudem patimini ?

6:7 Already indeed there is plainly a fault among you, that you have law suits one with another. Why do you not rather take wrong? Why do you not rather suffer yourselves to be defrauded?

6:8 Sed vos injuriam facitis, et fraudatis : et hoc fratribus.

6:8 But you do wrong and defraud: and that to your brethren.

6:9 An nescitis quia iniqui regnum Dei non possidebunt ? Nolite errare : neque fornicarii, neque idolis servientes, neque adulteri,

6:9 Know you not that the unjust shall not possess the kingdom of God? Do not err: Neither fornicators nor idolaters nor adulterers:

6:10 neque molles, neque masculorum concubitores, neque fures, neque avari, neque ebriosi, neque maledici, neque rapaces regnum Dei possidebunt.

6:10 Nor the effeminate nor liers with mankind nor thieves nor covetous nor drunkards nor railers nor extortioners shall possess the kingdom of God.

6:11 Et hæc quidam fuistis : sed abluti estis, sed sanctificati estis, sed justificati estis in nomine Domini nostri Jesu Christi, et in Spiritu Dei nostri.

6:11 And such some of you were. But you are washed: but you are sanctified: but you are justified: in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ and the Spirit of our God.

6:12 Omnia mihi licent, sed non omnia expediunt : omnia mihi licent, sed ego sub nullis redigar potestate.

6:12 All things are lawful to me: but all things are not expedient. All things are lawful to me: but I will not be brought under the power of any.

6:13 Esca ventri, et venter escis : Deus autem et hunc et has destruet : corpus autem non fornicationi, sed Domino : et Dominus corpori.

6:13 Meat for the belly and the belly for the meats: but God shall destroy both it and them. But the body is not for fornication, but for the Lord: and the Lord for the body.

6:14 Deus vero et Dominum suscitavit : et nos suscitabit per virtutem suam.

6:14 Now God hath raised up the Lord and will raise us up also by his power.

6:15 Nescitis quoniam corpora vestra membra sunt Christi ? Tollens ergo membra Christi, faciam membra meretricis ? Absit.

6:15 Know you not that your bodies are the members of Christ? Shall I then take the members of Christ and make them the members of an harlot? God forbid!

6:16 An nescitis quoniam qui adhæret meretrici, unum corpus efficitur ? Erunt enim (inquit) duo in carne una.

6:16 Or know you not that he who is joined to a harlot is made one body? For they shall be, saith he, two in one flesh.

6:17 Qui autem adhæret Domino, unus spiritus est.

6:17 But he who is joined to the Lord is one spirit.

6:18 Fugite fornicationem. Omne peccatum, quodcumque fecerit homo, extra corpus est : qui autem fornicatur, in corpus suum peccat.

6:18 Fly fornication. Every sin that a man doth is without the body: but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body.

6:19 An nescitis quoniam membra vestra, templum sunt Spiritus Sancti, qui in vobis est, quem habetis a Deo, et non estis vestri ?

6:19 Or know you not that your members are the temple of the Holy Ghost, who is in you, whom you have from God: and you are not your own?

6:20 Empti enim estis pretio magno. Glorificate, et portate Deum in corpore vestro.

6:20 For you are bought with a great price. Glorify and bear God in your body.

Chapter 7

7:1 De quibus autem scripsistis mihi : Bonum est homini mulierem non tangere :

7:1 Now concerning the things whereof you wrote to me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman.

7:2 propter fornicationem autem unusquisque suam uxorem habeat, et unaquæque suum virum habeat.

7:2 But for fear of fornication, let every man have his own wife: and let every woman have her own husband.

7:3 Uxori vir debitum reddat : similiter autem et uxor viro.

7:3 Let the husband render the debt to his wife: and the wife also in like manner to the husband.

7:4 Mulier sui corporis potestatem non habet, sed vir. Similiter autem et vir sui corporis potestatem non habet, sed mulier.

7:4 The wife hath not power of her own body: but the husband. And in like manner the husband also hath not power of his own body: but the wife.

7:5 Nolite fraudare invicem, nisi forte ex consensu ad tempus, ut vacetis orationi : et iterum revertimini in idipsum, ne tentet vos Satanas propter incontinentiam vestram.

7:5 Defraud not one another, except, perhaps, by consent, for a time, that you may give yourselves to prayer: and return together again, lest Satan tempt you for your incontinency.

7:6 Hoc autem dico secundum indulgentiam, non secundum imperium.

7:6 But I speak this by indulgence, not by commandment.

7:7 Volo enim omnes vos esse sicut meipsum : sed unusquisque proprium donum habet ex Deo : alius quidem sic, alius vero sic.

7:7 For I would that all men were even as myself. But every one hath his proper gift from God: one after this manner, and another after that.

7:8 Dico autem non nuptis, et viduis : bonum est illis si sic permaneant, sicut et ego.

7:8 But I say to the unmarried and to the widows: It is good for them if they so continue, even as I.

7:9 Quod si non se continent, nubant. Melius est enim nubere, quam uri.

7:9 But if they do not contain themselves, let them marry. For it is better to marry than to be burnt.

7:10 Iis autem qui matrimonio juncti sunt, præcipio non ego, sed Dominus, uxorem a viro non discedere :

7:10 But to them that are married, not I, but the Lord, commandeth that the wife depart not from her husband.

7:11 quod si discesserit, manere innuptam, aut viro suo reconciliari. Et vir uxorem non dimittat.

7:11 And if she depart, that she remain unmarried or be reconciled to her husband. And let not the husband put away his wife.

7:12 Nam ceteris ego dico, non Dominus. Si quis frater uxorem habet infidelem, et hæc consentit habitare cum illo, non dimittat illam.

7:12 For to the rest I speak, not the Lord. If any brother hath a wife that believeth not and she consent to dwell with him: let him not put her away.

7:13 Et si qua mulier fidelis habet virum infidelem, et hic consentit habitare cum illa, non dimittat virum :

7:13 And if any woman hath a husband that believeth not and he consent to dwell with her: let her not put away her husband.

7:14 sanctificatus est enim vir infidelis per mulierem fidelem, et sanctificata est mulier infidelis per virum fidelem : alioquin filii vestri immundi essent, nunc autem sancti sunt.

7:14 For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the believing wife: and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the believing husband. Otherwise your children should be unclean: but now they are holy.

7:15 Quod si infidelis discedit, discedat : non enim servituti subjectus est frater, aut soror in hujusmodi : in pace autem vocavit nos Deus.

7:15 But if the unbeliever depart, let him depart. For a brother or sister is not under servitude in such cases. But God hath called us in peace.

7:16 Unde enim scis mulier, si virum salvum facies ? aut unde scis vir, si mulierem salvam facies ?

7:16 For how knowest thou, O wife, whether thou shalt save thy husband? Or how knowest thou, O man, whether thou shalt save thy wife?

7:17 Nisi unicuique sicut divisit Dominus, unumquemque sicut vocavit Deus, ita ambulet, et sicut in omnibus ecclesiis doceo.

7:17 But as the Lord hath distributed to every one, as God hath called every one: so let him walk. And so in all churches I teach.

7:18 Circumcisus aliquis vocatus est ? non adducat præputium. In præputio aliquis vocatus est ? non circumcidatur.

7:18 Is any man called, being circumcised? Let him not procure uncircumcision. Is any man called in uncircumcision? Let him not be circumcised.

7:19 Circumcisio nihil est, et præputium nihil est : sed observatio mandatorum Dei.

7:19 Circumcision is nothing and uncircumcision is nothing: but the observance of the commandments of God.

7:20 Unusquisque in qua vocatione vocatus est, in ea permaneat.

7:20 Let every man abide in the same calling in which he was called.

7:21 Servus vocatus es ? non sit tibi curæ : sed et si potes fieri liber, magis utere.

7:21 Wast thou called, being a bondman? Care not for it: but if thou mayest be made free, use it rather.

7:22 Qui enim in Domino vocatus est servus, libertus est Domini : similiter qui liber vocatus est, servus est Christi.

7:22 For he that is called in the Lord, being a bondman, is the freeman of the Lord. Likewise he that is called, being free, is the bondman of Christ.

7:23 Pretio empti estis : nolite fieri servi hominum.

7:23 You are bought with a price: be not made the bondslaves of men.

7:24 Unusquisque in quo vocatus est, fratres, in hoc permaneat apud Deum.

7:24 Brethren, let every man, wherein he was called, therein abide with God.

7:25 De virginibus autem præceptum Domini non habeo : consilium autem do, tamquam misericordiam consecutus a Domino, ut sim fidelis.

7:25 Now, concerning virgins, I have no commandment of the Lord: but I give counsel, as having obtained mercy of the Lord, to be faithful.

7:26 Existimo ergo hoc bonum esse propter instantem necessitatem, quoniam bonum est homini sic esse.

7:26 I think therefore that this is good for the present necessity: that it is good for a man so to be.

7:27 Alligatus es uxori ? noli quærere solutionem. Solutus es ab uxore ? noli quærere uxorem.

7:27 Art thou bound to a wife? Seek not to be loosed. Art thou loosed from a wife? Seek not a wife.

7:28 Si autem acceperis uxorem, non peccasti. Et si nupserit virgo, non peccavit : tribulationem tamen carnis habebunt hujusmodi. Ego autem vobis parco.

7:28 But if thou take a wife, thou hast not sinned. And if a virgin marry, she hath not sinned: nevertheless, such shall have tribulation of the flesh. But I spare you.

7:29 Hoc itaque dico, fratres : tempus breve est : reliquum est, ut et qui habent uxores, tamquam non habentes sint :

7:29 This therefore I say, brethren: The time is short. It remaineth, that they also who have wives be as if they had none:

7:30 et qui flent, tamquam non flentes : et qui gaudent, tamquam non gaudentes : et qui emunt, tamquam non possidentes :

7:30 And they that weep, as though they wept not: and they that rejoice, as if they rejoiced not: and they that buy as if they possessed not:

7:31 et qui utuntur hoc mundo, tamquam non utantur : præterit enim figura hujus mundi.

7:31 And they that use this world, as if they used it not. For the fashion of this world passeth away.

7:32 Volo autem vos sine sollicitudine esse. Qui sine uxore est, sollicitus est quæ Domini sunt, quomodo placeat Deo.

7:32 But I would have you to be without solicitude. He that is without a wife is solicitous for the things that belong to the Lord: how he may please God.

7:33 Qui autem cum uxore est, sollicitus est quæ sunt mundi, quomodo placeat uxori, et divisus est.

7:33 But he that is with a wife is solicitous for the things of the world: how he may please his wife. And he is divided.

7:34 Et mulier innupta, et virgo, cogitat quæ Domini sunt, ut sit sancta corpore, et spiritu. Quæ autem nupta est, cogitat quæ sunt mundi, quomodo placeat viro.

7:34 And the unmarried woman and the virgin thinketh on the things of the Lord: that she may be holy both in body and in spirit. But she that is married thinketh on the things of the world: how she may please her husband.

7:35 Porro hoc ad utilitatem vestram dico : non ut laqueum vobis injiciam, sed ad id, quod honestum est, et quod facultatem præbeat sine impedimento Dominum obsecrandi.

7:35 And this I speak for your profit, not to cast a snare upon you, but for that which is decent and which may give you power to attend upon the Lord, without impediment.

7:36 Si quis autem turpem se videri existimat super virgine sua, quod sit superadulta, et ita oportet fieri : quod vult faciat : non peccat, si nubat.

7:36 But if any man think that he seemeth dishonoured with regard to his virgin, for that she is above the age, and it must so be: let him do what he will. He sinneth not if she marry.

7:37 Nam qui statuit in corde suo firmus, non habens necessitatem, potestatem autem habens suæ voluntatis, et hoc judicavit in corde suo, servare virginem suam, bene facit.

7:37 For he that hath determined, being steadfast in his heart, having no necessity, but having power of his own will: and hath judged this in his heart, to keep his virgin, doth well.

7:38 Igitur et qui matrimonio jungit virginem suam, bene facit : et qui non jungit, melius facit.

7:38 Therefore both he that giveth his virgin in marriage doth well: and he that giveth her not doth better.

7:39 Mulier alligata est legi quanto tempore vir ejus vivit, quod si dormierit vir ejus, liberata est : cui vult nubat, tantum in Domino.

7:39 A woman is bound by the law as long as her husband liveth: but if her husband die, she is at liberty. Let her marry to whom she will: only in the Lord.

7:40 Beatior autem erit si sic permanserit secundum meum consilium : puto autem quod et ego Spiritum Dei habeam.

7:40 But more blessed shall she be, if she so remain, according to my counsel. And I think that I also have the spirit of God.

Chapter 8

8:1 De iis autem quæ idolis sacrificantur, scimus quia omnes scientiam habemus. Scientia inflat, caritas vero ædificat.

8:1 Now concerning those things that are sacrificed to idols: we know we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up: but charity edifieth.

8:2 Si quis autem se existimat scire aliquid, nondum cognovit quemadmodum oporteat eum scire.

8:2 And if any man think that he knoweth any thing, he hath not yet known as he ought to know.

8:3 Si quis autem diligit Deum, hic cognitus est ab eo.

8:3 But if any man love God, the same is known by him.

8:4 De escis autem quæ idolis immolantur, scimus quia nihil est idolum in mundo, et quod nullus est Deus, nisi unus.

8:4 But as for the meats that are sacrificed to idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world and that there is no God but one.

8:5 Nam etsi sunt qui dicantur dii sive in cælo, sive in terra (siquidem sunt dii multi, et domini multi) :

8:5 For although there be that are called gods, either in heaven or on earth (for there be gods many and lords many):

8:6 nobis tamen unus est Deus, Pater, ex quo omnia, et nos in illum : et unus Dominus Jesus Christus, per quem omnia, et nos per ipsum.

8:6 Yet to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we unto him: and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him.

8:7 Sed non in omnibus est scientia. Quidam autem cum conscientia usque nunc idoli, quasi idolothytum manducant : et conscientia ipsorum cum sit infirma, polluitur.

8:7 But there is not knowledge in every one. For some until this present, with conscience of the idol, eat as a thing sacrificed to an idol: and their conscience, being weak, is defiled.

8:8 Esca autem nos non commendat Deo. Neque enim si manducaverimus, abundabimus : neque si non manducaverimus, deficiemus.

8:8 But meat doth not commend us to God. For neither, if we eat, shall we have the more: nor, if we eat not, shall we have the less.

8:9 Videte autem ne forte hæc licentia vestra offendiculum fiat infirmis.

8:9 But take heed lest perhaps this your liberty become a stumblingblock to the weak.

8:10 Si enim quis viderit eum, qui habet scientiam, in idolio recumbentem : nonne conscientia ejus, cum sit infirma, ædificabitur ad manducandum idolothyta ?

8:10 For if a man see him that hath knowledge sit at meat in the idol's temple, shall not his conscience, being weak, be emboldened to eat those things which are sacrificed to idols?

8:11 Et peribit infirmus in tua scientia, frater, propter quem Christus mortuus est ?

8:11 And through thy knowledge shall the weak brother perish, for whom Christ hath died?

8:12 Sic autem peccantes in fratres, et percutientes conscientiam eorum infirmam, in Christum peccatis.

8:12 Now when you sin thus against the brethren and wound their weak conscience, you sin against Christ.

8:13 Quapropter si esca scandalizat fratrem meum, non manducabo carnem in æternum, ne fratrem meum scandalizem.

8:13 Wherefore, if meat scandalize my brother, I will never eat flesh, lest I should scandalize my brother.

Chapter 9

9:1 Non sum liber ? non sum Apostolus ? nonne Christum Jesum Dominum nostrum vidi ? nonne opus meum vos estis in Domino ?

9:1 Am I not I free? Am not I an apostle? Have not I seen Christ Jesus our Lord? Are not you my work in the Lord?

9:2 Et si aliis non sum Apostolus, sed tamen vobis sum : nam signaculum apostolatus mei vos estis in Domino.

9:2 And if unto others I be not an apostle, but yet to you I am. For you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord.

9:3 Mea defensio apud eos qui me interrogant, hæc est :

9:3 My defence with them that do examine me is this.

9:4 Numquid non habemus potestatem manducandi et bibendi ?

9:4 Have not we power to eat and to drink?

9:5 numquid non habemus potestatem mulierem sororem circumducendi sicut et ceteri Apostoli, et fratres Domini, et Cephas ?

9:5 Have we not power to carry about a woman, a sister as well as the rest of the apostles and the brethren of the Lord and Cephas?

9:6 aut ego solus, et Barnabas, non habemus potestatem hoc operandi ?

9:6 Or I only and Barnabas, have not we power to do this?

9:7 Quis militat suis stipendiis umquam ? quis plantat vineam, et de fructu ejus non edit ? quis pascit gregem, et de lacte gregis non manducat ?

9:7 Who serveth as a soldier, at any time, at his own charges? Who planteth a vineyard and eateth not of the fruit thereof? Who feedeth the flock and eateth not of the milk of the flock?

9:8 Numquid secundum hominem hæc dico ? an et lex hæc non dicit ?

9:8 Speak I these things according to man? Or doth not the law also say; these things?

9:9 Scriptum est enim in lege Moysi : Non alligabis os bovi trituranti. Numquid de bobus cura est Deo ?

9:9 For it is written in the law of Moses: Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn. Doth God take care for oxen?

9:10 an propter nos utique hoc dicit ? Nam propter nos scripta sunt : quoniam debet in spe qui arat, arare : et qui triturat, in spe fructus percipiendi.

9:10 Or doth he say this indeed for our sakes? For these things are written for our sakes: that he that plougheth, should plough in hope and he that thrasheth, in hope to receive fruit.

9:11 Si nos vobis spiritualia seminavimus, magnum est si nos carnalia vestra metamus ?

9:11 If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great matter if we reap your carnal things?

9:12 Si alii potestatis vestræ participes sunt, quare non potius nos ? Sed non usi sumus hac potestate : sed omnia sustinemus, ne quod offendiculum demus Evangelio Christi.

9:12 If others be partakers of this power over you, why not we rather? Nevertheless, we have not used this power: but we bear all things, lest we should give any hindrance to the gospel of Christ.

9:13 Nescitis quoniam qui in sacrario operantur quæ de sacrario sunt, edunt : et qui altari deserviunt, cum altari participant ?

9:13 Know you not that they who work in the holy place eat the things that are of the holy place; and they that serve the altar partake with the altar?

9:14 Ita et Dominus ordinavit iis qui Evangelium annuntiant, de Evangelio vivere.

9:14 So also the Lord ordained that they who preach the gospel should live by the gospel.

9:15 Ego autem nullo horum usus sum. Non autem scripsi hæc ut ita fiant in me : bonum est enim mihi magis mori, quam ut gloriam meam quis evacuet.

9:15 But I have used none of these things. Neither have I written these things, that they should be so done unto me: for it is good for me to die rather than that any man should make my glory void.

9:16 Nam si evangelizavero, non est mihi gloria : necessitas enim mihi incumbit : væ enim mihi est, si non evangelizavero.

9:16 For if I preach the gospel, it is no glory to me: for a necessity lieth upon me. For woe is unto me if I preach not the gospel.

9:17 Si enim volens hoc ago, mercedem habeo : si autem invitus, dispensatio mihi credita est.

9:17 For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation is committed to me.

9:18 Quæ est ergo merces mea ? ut Evangelium prædicans, sine sumptu ponam Evangelium, ut non abutar potestate mea in Evangelio.

9:18 What is my reward then? That preaching the gospel, I may deliver the gospel without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel.

9:19 Nam cum liber essem ex omnibus, omnium me servum feci, ut plures lucrifacerem.

9:19 For whereas I was free as to all, I made myself the servant of all, that I might gain the more.

9:20 Et factus sum Judæis tamquam Judæus, ut Judæos lucrarer :

9:20 And I became to the Jews a Jew, that I might gain the Jews:

9:21 iis qui sub lege sunt, quasi sub lege essem (cum ipse non essem sub lege) ut eos qui sub lege erant, lucrifacerem : iis qui sine lege erant, tamquam sine lege essem (cum sine lege Dei non essem : sed in lege essem Christi) ut lucrifacerem eos qui sine lege erant.

9:21 To them that are under the law, as if I were under the law, (whereas myself was not under the law,) that I might gain them that were under the law. To them that were without the law, as if I were without the law, (whereas I was not without the law of God, but was in the law of Christ,) that I might gain them that were without the law.

9:22 Factus sum infirmis infirmus, ut infirmos lucrifacerem. Omnibus omnia factus sum, ut omnes facerem salvos.

9:22 To the weak I became weak, that I might gain the weak. I became all things to all men, that I might save all.

9:23 Omnia autem facio propter Evangelium : ut particeps ejus efficiar.

9:23 And I do all things for the gospel's sake, that I may be made partaker thereof.

9:24 Nescitis quod ii qui in stadio currunt, omnes quidem currunt, sed unus accipit bravium ? Sic currite ut comprehendatis.

9:24 Know you not that they that run in the race, all run indeed, but one receiveth the prize. So run that you may obtain.

9:25 Omnis autem qui in agone contendit, ab omnibus se abstinet, et illi quidem ut corruptibilem coronam accipiant : nos autem incorruptam.

9:25 And every one that striveth for the mastery refraineth himself from all things. And they indeed that they may receive a corruptible crown: but we an incorruptible one.

9:26 Ego igitur sic curro, non quasi in incertum : sic pugno, non quasi aërem verberans :

9:26 I therefore so run, not as at an uncertainty: I so fight, not as one beating the air.

9:27 sed castigo corpus meum, et in servitutem redigo : ne forte cum aliis prædicaverim, ipse reprobus efficiar.

9:27 But I chastise my body and bring it into subjection: lest perhaps, when I have preached to others, I myself should become a castaway.

Chapter 10

10:1 Nolo enim vos ignorare fratres, quoniam patres nostri omnes sub nube fuerunt, et omnes mare transierunt,

10:1 For I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that our fathers were all under the cloud: and all passed through the sea.

10:2 et omnes in Moyse baptizati sunt in nube, et in mari :

10:2 And all in Moses were baptized, in the cloud and in the sea:

10:3 et omnes eamdem escam spiritalem manducaverunt,

10:3 And did all eat the same spiritual food:

10:4 et omnes eumdem potum spiritalem biberunt (bibebant autem de spiritali, consequente eos, petra : petra autem erat Christus) :

10:4 And all drank the same spiritual drink: (And they drank of the spiritual rock that followed them: and the rock was Christ.)

10:5 sed non in pluribus eorum beneplacitum est Deo : nam prostrati sunt in deserto.

10:5 But with most of them God was not well pleased: for they were overthrown in the desert.

10:6 Hæc autem in figura facta sunt nostri, ut non simus concupiscentes malorum, sicut et illi concupierunt.

10:6 Now these things were done in a figure of us, that we should not covet evil things, as they also coveted.

10:7 Neque idololatræ efficiamini, sicut quidam ex ipsis : quemadmodum scriptum est : Sedit populus manducare, et bibere, et surrexerunt ludere.

10:7 Neither become ye idolaters, as some of them, as it is written: The people sat down to eat and drink and rose up to play.

10:8 Neque fornicemur, sicut quidam ex ipsis fornicati sunt, et ceciderunt una die viginti tria millia.

10:8 Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them that committed fornication: and there fell in one day three and twenty thousand.

10:9 Neque tentemus Christum, sicut quidam eorum tentaverunt, et a serpentibus perierunt.

10:9 Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them tempted and perished by the serpent.

10:10 Neque murmuraveritis, sicut quidam eorum murmuraverunt, et perierunt ab exterminatore.

10:10 Neither do you murmur, as some of them murmured and were destroyed by the destroyer.

10:11 Hæc autem omnia in figura contingebant illis : scripta sunt autem ad correptionem nostram, in quos fines sæculorum devenerunt.

10:11 Now all these things happened to them in figure: and they are written for our correction, upon whom the ends of the world are come.

10:12 Itaque qui se existimat stare, videat ne cadat.

10:12 Wherefore, he that thinketh himself to stand, let him take heed lest he fall.

10:13 Tentatio vos non apprehendat nisi humana : fidelis autem Deus est, qui non patietur vos tentari supra id quod potestis, sed faciet etiam cum tentatione proventum ut possitis sustinere.

10:13 Let no temptation take hold on you, but such as is human. And God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that which you are able: but will make also with temptation issue, that you may be able to bear it.

10:14 Propter quod, carissimi mihi, fugite ab idolorum cultura :

10:14 Wherefore, my dearly beloved, fly from the service of idols.

10:15 ut prudentibus loquor, vos ipsi judicate quod dico.

10:15 I speak as to wise men: judge ye yourselves what I say.

10:16 Calix benedictionis, cui benedicimus, nonne communicatio sanguinis Christi est ? et panis quem frangimus, nonne participatio corporis Domini est ?

10:16 The chalice of benediction which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? And the bread which we break, is it not the partaking of the body of the Lord?

10:17 Quoniam unus panis, unum corpus multi sumus, omnes qui de uno pane participamus.

10:17 For we, being many, are one bread, one body: all that partake of one bread.

10:18 Videte Israël secundum carnem : nonne qui edunt hostias, participes sunt altaris ?

10:18 Behold Israel according to the flesh. Are not they that eat of the sacrifices partakers of the altar?

10:19 Quid ergo ? dico quod idolis immolatum sit aliquid ? aut quod idolum, sit aliquid ?

10:19 What then? Do I say that what is offered in sacrifice to idols is any thing? Or that the idol is any thing?

10:20 Sed quæ immolant gentes, dæmoniis immolant, et non Deo. Nolo autem vos socios fieri dæmoniorum :

10:20 But the things which the heathens sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils and not to God. And I would not that you should be made partakers with devils.

10:21 non potestis calicem Domini bibere, et calicem dæmoniorum ; non potestis mensæ Domini participes esse, et mensæ dæmoniorum.

10:21 You cannot drink the chalice of the Lord and the chalice of devils: you cannot be partakers of the table of the Lord and of the table of devils.

10:22 An æmulamur Dominum ? numquid fortiores illo sumus ? Omnia mihi licent, sed non omnia expediunt.

10:22 Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? Are we stronger than he? All things are lawful for me: but all things are not expedient.

10:23 Omnia mihi licent, sed non omnia ædificat.

10:23 All things are lawful for me: but all things do not edify.

10:24 Nemo quod suum est quærat, sed quod alterius.

10:24 Let no man seek his own, but that which is another's.

10:25 Omne quod in macello venit, manducate, nihil interrogantes propter conscientiam.

10:25 Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, eat: asking no question for conscience' sake.

10:26 Domini est terra, et plenitudo ejus.

10:26 The earth is the Lord's and the fulness thereof.

10:27 Si quis vocat vos infidelium, et vultis ire : omne quod vobis apponitur, manducate, nihil interrogantes propter conscientiam.

10:27 If any of them that believe not, invite you, and you be willing to go: eat of any thing that is set before you, asking no question for conscience' sake.

10:28 Si quis autem dixerit : Hoc immolatum est idolis : nolite manducare propter illum qui indicavit, et propter conscientiam :

10:28 But if any man say: This has been sacrificed to idols: do not eat of it, for his sake that told it and for conscience' sake.

10:29 conscientiam autem dico non tuam, sed alterius. Ut quid enim libertas mea judicatur ab aliena conscientia ?

10:29 Conscience I say, not thy own, but the other's. For why is my liberty judged by another man's conscience?

10:30 Si ego cum gratia participo, quid blasphemor pro eo quod gratias ago ?

10:30 If I partake with thanksgiving, why am I evil spoken of for that for which I give thanks?

10:31 Sive ergo manducatis, sive bibitis, sive aliud quid facitis : omnia in gloriam Dei facite.

10:31 Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatsoever else you do, do all to the glory of God.

10:32 Sine offensione estote Judæis, et gentibus, et ecclesiæ Dei :

10:32 Be without offence to the Jew, and to the Gentiles and to the church of God:

10:33 sicut et ego per omnia omnibus placeo, non quærens quod mihi utile est, sed quod multis : ut salvi fiant.

10:33 As I also in all things please all men, not seeking that which is profitable to myself but to many: that they may be saved.

Chapter 11

11:1 Imitatores mei estote, sicut et ego Christi.

11:1 Be ye followers of me, as I also am of Christ.

11:2 Laudo autem vos fratres quod per omnia mei memores estis : et sicut tradidi vobis, præcepta mea tenetis.

11:2 Now I praise you, brethren, that in all things you are mindful of me and keep my ordinances as I have delivered them to you.

11:3 Volo autem vos scire quod omnis viri caput, Christus est : caput autem mulieris, vir : caput vero Christi, Deus.

11:3 But I would have you know that the head of every man is Christ: and the head of the woman is the man: and the head of Christ is God.

11:4 Omnis vir orans, aut prophetans velato capite, deturpat caput suum.

11:4 Every man praying or prophesying with his head covered disgraceth his head.

11:5 Omnis autem mulier orans, aut prophetans non velato capite, deturpat caput suum : unum enim est ac si decalvetur.

11:5 But every woman praying or prophesying with her head not covered disgraceth her head: for it is all one as if she were shaven.

11:6 Nam si non velatur mulier, tondeatur. Si vero turpe est mulieri tonderi, aut decalvari, velet caput suum.

11:6 For if a woman be not covered, let her be shorn. But if it be a shame to a woman to be shorn or made bald, let her cover her head.

11:7 Vir quidem non debet velare caput suum : quoniam imago et gloria Dei est, mulier autem gloria viri est.

11:7 The man indeed ought not to cover his head: because he is the image and glory of God. But the woman is the glory of the man.

11:8 Non enim vir ex muliere est, sed mulier ex viro.

11:8 For the man is not of the woman: but the woman of the man.

11:9 Etenim non est creatus vir propter mulierem, sed mulier propter virum.

11:9 For the man was not created for the woman: but the woman for the man.

11:10 Ideo debet mulier potestatem habere supra caput propter angelos.

11:10 Therefore ought the woman to have a power over her head, because of the angels.

11:11 Verumtamen neque vir sine muliere : neque mulier sine viro in Domino.

11:11 But yet neither is the man without the woman, nor the woman without the man, in the Lord.

11:12 Nam sicut mulier de viro, ita et vir per mulierem : omnia autem ex Deo.

11:12 For as the woman is of the man, so also is the man by the woman: but all things of God.

11:13 Vos ipsi judicate : decet mulierem non velatam orare Deum ?

11:13 You yourselves judge. Doth it become a woman to pray unto God uncovered?

11:14 Nec ipsa natura docet vos, quod vir quidem si comam nutriat, ignominia est illi :

11:14 Doth not even nature itself teach you that a man indeed, if he nourish his hair, it is a shame unto him?

11:15 mulier vero si comam nutriat, gloria est illi : quoniam capilli pro velamine ei dati sunt.

11:15 But if a woman nourish her hair, it is a glory to her; for her hair is given to her for a covering.

11:16 Si quis autem videtur contentiosus esse : nos talem consuetudinem non habemus, neque ecclesia Dei.

11:16 But if any man seem to be contentious, we have no such custom, nor the Church of God.

11:17 Hoc autem præcipio : non laudans quod non in melius, sed in deterius convenitis.

11:17 Now this I ordain: not praising you, that you come together, not for the better, but for the worse.

11:18 Primum quidem convenientibus vobis in ecclesiam, audio scissuras esse inter vos, et ex parte credo.

11:18 For first of all I hear that when you come together in the church, there are schisms among you. And in part I believe it.

11:19 Nam oportet et hæreses esse, ut et qui probati sunt, manifesti fiant in vobis.

11:19 For there must be also heresies: that they also, who are approved may be made manifest among you.

11:20 Convenientibus ergo vobis in unum, jam non est Dominicam cœnam manducare.

11:20 When you come therefore together into one place, it is not now to eat the Lord's supper.

11:21 Unusquisque enim suam cœnam præsumit ad manducandum, et alius quidem esurit, alius autem ebrius est.

11:21 For every one taketh before his own supper to eat. And one indeed is hungry and another is drunk.

11:22 Numquid domos non habetis ad manducandum, et bibendum ? aut ecclesiam Dei contemnitis, et confunditis eos qui non habent ? Quid dicam vobis ? laudo vos ? in hoc non laudo.

11:22 What, have you no houses to eat and to drink in? Or despise ye the church of God and put them to shame that have not? What shall I say to you? Do I praise you? In this I praise you not.

11:23 Ego enim accepi a Domino quod et tradidi vobis, quoniam Dominus Jesus in qua nocte tradebatur, accepit panem,

11:23 For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, that the Lord Jesus, the same night in which he was betrayed, took bread,

11:24 et gratias agens fregit, et dixit : Accipite, et manducate : hoc est corpus meum, quod pro vobis tradetur : hoc facite in meam commemorationem.

11:24 And giving thanks, broke and said: Take ye and eat: This is my body, which shall be delivered for you. This do for the commemoration of me.

11:25 Similiter et calicem, postquam cœnavit, dicens : Hic calix novum testamentum est in meo sanguine : hoc facite quotiescumque bibetis, in meam commemorationem.

11:25 In like manner also the chalice, after he had supped, saying: This chalice is the new testament in my blood. This do ye, as often as you shall drink, for the commemoration of me.

11:26 Quotiescumque enim manducabitis panem hunc, et calicem bibetis, mortem Domini annuntiabitis donec veniat.

11:26 For as often as you shall eat this bread and drink the chalice, you shall shew the death of the Lord, until he come.

11:27 Itaque quicumque manducaverit panem hunc, vel biberit calicem Domini indigne, reus erit corporis et sanguinis Domini.

11:27 Therefore, whosoever shall eat this bread, or drink the chalice of the Lord unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and of the blood of the Lord.

11:28 Probet autem seipsum homo : et sic de pane illo edat, et de calice bibat.

11:28 But let a man prove himself: and so let him eat of that bread and drink of the chalice.

11:29 Qui enim manducat et bibit indigne, judicium sibi manducat et bibit, non dijudicans corpus Domini.

11:29 For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily eateth and drinketh judgment to himself, not discerning the body of the Lord.

11:30 Ideo inter vos multi infirmi et imbecilles, et dormiunt multi.

11:30 Therefore are there many infirm and weak among you: and many sleep.

11:31 Quod si nosmetipsos dijudicaremus, non utique judicaremur.

11:31 But if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged.

11:32 Dum judicamur autem, a Domino corripimur, ut non cum hoc mundo damnemur.

11:32 But whilst we are judged, we are chastised by the Lord, that we be not condemned with this world.

11:33 Itaque fratres mei, cum convenitis ad manducandum, invicem exspectate.

11:33 Wherefore, my brethren, when you come together to eat, wait for one another.

11:34 Si quis esurit, domi manducet, ut non in judicium conveniatis. Cetera autem, cum venero, disponam.

11:34 If any man be hungry, let him eat at home; that you come not together unto judgment. And the rest I will set in order, when I come.

Chapter 12

12:1 De spiritualibus autem, nolo vos ignorare fratres.

12:1 Now concerning spiritual things, my brethren, I would not have you ignorant.

12:2 Scitis quoniam cum gentes essetis, ad simulacra muta prout ducebamini euntes.

12:2 You know that when you were heathens, you went to dumb idols, according as you were led.

12:3 Ideo notum vobis facio, quod nemo in Spiritu Dei loquens, dicit anathema Jesu. Et nemo potest dicere, Dominus Jesus, nisi in Spiritu Sancto.

12:3 Wherefore, I give you to understand that no man, speaking by the Spirit of God, saith Anathema to Jesus. And no man can say The Lord Jesus, but by the Holy Ghost.

12:4 Divisiones vero gratiarum sunt, idem autem Spiritus :

12:4 Now there are diversities of graces, but the same Spirit.

12:5 et divisiones ministrationum sunt, idem autem Dominus :

12:5 And there are diversities of ministries. but the same Lord.

12:6 et divisiones operationum sunt, idem vero Deus qui operatur omnia in omnibus.

12:6 And there are diversities of operations, but the same God, who worketh all in all.

12:7 Unicuique autem datur manifestatio Spiritus ad utilitatem.

12:7 And the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man unto profit.

12:8 Alii quidem per Spiritum datur sermo sapientiæ : alii autem sermo scientiæ secundum eumdem Spiritum :

12:8 To one indeed, by the Spirit, is given the word of wisdom: and to another, the word of knowledge, according to the same Spirit:

12:9 alteri fides in eodem Spiritu : alii gratia sanitatum in uno Spiritu :

12:9 To another, faith in the same spirit: to another, the grace of healing in one Spirit:

12:10 alii operatio virtutum, alii prophetia, alii discretio spirituum, alii genera linguarum, alii interpretatio sermonum.

12:10 To another the working of miracles: to another, prophecy: to another, the discerning of spirits: to another, diverse kinds of tongues: to another, interpretation of speeches.

12:11 Hæc autem omnia operatur unus atque idem Spiritus, dividens singulis prout vult.

12:11 But all these things, one and the same Spirit worketh, dividing to every one according as he will.

12:12 Sicut enim corpus unum est, et membra habet multa, omnia autem membra corporis cum sint multa, unum tamen corpus sunt : ita et Christus.

12:12 For as the body is one and hath many members; and all the members of the body, whereas they are many, yet are one body: So also is Christ.

12:13 Etenim in uno Spiritu omnes nos in unum corpus baptizati sumus, sive Judæi, sive gentiles, sive servi, sive liberi : et omnes in uno Spiritu potati sumus.

12:13 For in one Spirit were we all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Gentiles, whether bond or free: and in one Spirit we have all been made to drink.

12:14 Nam et corpus non est unum membrum, sed multa.

12:14 For the body also is not one member, but many.

12:15 Si dixerit pes : Quoniam non sum manus, non sum de corpore : num ideo non est de corpore ?

12:15 If the foot should say: Because I am not the hand, I am not of the body: Is it therefore not of the Body?

12:16 Et si dixerit auris : Quoniam non sum oculus, non sum de corpore : num ideo est de corpore ?

12:16 And if the ear should say: Because I am not the eye, I am not of the body: Is it therefore not of the body?

12:17 Si totum corpus oculus : ubi auditus ? Si totum auditus : ubi odoratus ?

12:17 If the whole body were the eye, where would be the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where would be the smelling?

12:18 Nunc autem posuit Deus membra, unumquodque eorum in corpore sicut voluit.

12:18 But now God hath set the members, every one of them, in the body as it hath pleased him.

12:19 Quod si essent omnia unum membrum, ubi corpus ?

12:19 And if they all were one member, where would be the body?

12:20 Nunc autem multa quidem membra, unum autem corpus.

12:20 But now there are many members indeed, yet one body.

12:21 Non potest autem oculus dicere manui : Opera tua non indigeo : aut iterum caput pedibus : Non estis mihi necessarii.

12:21 And the eye cannot say to the hand: I need not thy help. Nor again the head to the feet: I have no need of you.

12:22 Sed multo magis quæ videntur membra corporis infirmiora esse, necessariora sunt :

12:22 Yea, much, more those that seem to be the more feeble members of the body are more necessary

12:23 et quæ putamus ignobiliora membra esse corporis, his honorem abundantiorem circumdamus : et quæ inhonesta sunt nostra, abundantiorem honestatem habent.

12:23 And such as we think to be the less honourable members of the body, about these we put more abundant honour: and those that are our uncomely parts have more abundant comeliness.

12:24 Honesta autem nostra nullius egent : sed Deus temperavit corpus, ei cui deerat, abundantiorem tribuendo honorem,

12:24 But our comely parts have no need: but God hath tempered the body together, giving to that which wanted the more abundant honour.

12:25 ut non sit schisma in corpore, sed idipsum pro invicem sollicita sint membra.

12:25 That there might be no schism in the body: but the members might be mutually careful one for another.

12:26 Et si quid patitur unum membrum, compatiuntur omnia membra : sive gloriatur unum membrum, congaudent omnia membra.

12:26 And if one member suffer any thing, all the members suffer with it: or if one member glory, all the members rejoice with it.

12:27 Vos autem estis corpus Christi, et membra de membro.

12:27 Now you are the body of Christ and members of member.

12:28 Et quosdam quidem posuit Deus in ecclesia primum apostolos, secundo prophetas, exinde doctores, deinde virtutes, exinde gratias curationum, opitulationes, gubernationes, genera linguarum, interpretationes sermonum.

12:28 And God indeed hath set some in the church; first apostles, secondly prophets, thirdly doctors: after that miracles: then the graces of healings, helps, governments, kinds of tongues, interpretations of speeches.

12:29 Numquid omnes apostoli ? numquid omnes prophetæ ? numquid omnes doctores ?

12:29 Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all doctors?

12:30 numquid omnes virtutes ? numquid omnes gratiam habent curationum ? numquid omnes linguis loquuntur ? numquid omnes interpretantur ?

12:30 Are all workers of miracles? Have all the grace of healing? Do all speak with tongues? Do all interpret?

12:31 Æmulamini autem charismata meliora. Et adhuc excellentiorem viam vobis demonstro.

12:31 But be zealous for the better gifts. And I shew unto you yet a more excellent way.

Chapter 13

13:1 Si linguis hominum loquar, et angelorum, caritatem autem non habeam, factus sum velut æs sonans, aut cymbalum tinniens.

13:1 If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.

13:2 Et si habuero prophetiam, et noverim mysteria omnia, et omnem scientiam : et si habuero omnem fidem ita ut montes transferam, caritatem autem non habuero, nihil sum.

13:2 And if I should have prophecy and should know all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I should have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.

13:3 Et si distribuero in cibos pauperum omnes facultates meas, et si tradidero corpus meum ita ut ardeam, caritatem autem non habuero, nihil mihi prodest.

13:3 And if I should distribute all my goods to feed the poor, and if I should deliver my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing.

13:4 Caritas patiens est, benigna est. Caritas non æmulatur, non agit perperam, non inflatur,

13:4 Charity is patient, is kind: charity envieth not, dealeth not perversely, is not puffed up,

13:5 non est ambitiosa, non quærit quæ sua sunt, non irritatur, non cogitat malum,

13:5 Is not ambitious, seeketh not her own, is not provoked to anger, thinketh no evil:

13:6 non gaudet super iniquitate, congaudet autem veritati :

13:6 Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth with the truth:

13:7 omnia suffert, omnia credit, omnia sperat, omnia sustinet.

13:7 Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.

13:8 Caritas numquam excidit : sive prophetiæ evacuabuntur, sive linguæ cessabunt, sive scientia destruetur.

13:8 Charity never falleth away: whether prophecies shall be made void or tongues shall cease or knowledge shall be destroyed.

13:9 Ex parte enim cognoscimus, et ex parte prophetamus.

13:9 For we know in part: and we prophesy in part.

13:10 Cum autem venerit quod perfectum est, evacuabitur quod ex parte est.

13:10 But when that which is perfect is come, that which is in part shall be done away.

13:11 Cum essem parvulus, loquebar ut parvulus, sapiebam ut parvulus, cogitabam ut parvulus. Quando autem factus sum vir, evacuavi quæ erant parvuli.

13:11 When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child. But, when I became a man, I put away the things of a child.

13:12 Videmus nunc per speculum in ænigmate : tunc autem facie ad faciem. Nunc cognosco ex parte : tunc autem cognoscam sicut et cognitus sum.

13:12 We see now through a glass in a dark manner: but then face to face. Now I know in part: but then I shall know even as I am known.

13:13 Nunc autem manent fides, spes, caritas, tria hæc : major autem horum est caritas.

13:13 And now there remain faith, hope, and charity, these three: but the greatest of these is charity.

Chapter 14

14:1 Sectamini caritatem, æmulamini spiritualia : magis autem ut prophetetis.

14:1 Follow after charity, be zealous for spiritual gifts; but rather that you may prophesy.

14:2 Qui enim loquitur lingua, non hominibus loquitur, sed Deo : nemo enim audit. Spiritu autem loquitur mysteria.

14:2 For he that speaketh in a tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man heareth. Yet by the Spirit he speaketh mysteries.

14:3 Nam qui prophetat, hominibus loquitur ad ædificationem, et exhortationem, et consolationem.

14:3 But he that prophesieth speaketh to men unto edification and exhortation and comfort.

14:4 Qui loquitur lingua, semetipsum ædificat : qui autem prophetat, ecclesiam Dei ædificat.

14:4 He that speaketh in a tongue edifieth himself: but he that prophesieth, edifieth the church.

14:5 Volo autem omnes vos loqui linguis : magis autem prophetare. Nam major est qui prophetat, quam qui loquitur linguis ; nisi forte interpretetur ut ecclesia ædificationem accipiat.

14:5 And I would have you all to speak with tongues, but rather to prophesy. For greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues: unless perhaps he interpret, that the church may receive edification.

14:6 Nunc autem, fratres, si venero ad vos linguis loquens : quid vobis prodero, nisi vobis loquar aut in revelatione, aut in scientia, aut in prophetia, aut in doctrina ?

14:6 But now, brethren, if I come to you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, unless I speak to you either in revelation or in knowledge or in prophecy or in doctrine?

14:7 Tamen quæ sine anima sunt vocem dantia, sive tibia, sive cithara ; nisi distinctionem sonituum dederint, quomodo scietur id quod canitur, aut quod citharizatur ?

14:7 Even things without life that give sound, whether pipe or harp, except they give a distinction of sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped?

14:8 Etenim si incertam vocem det tuba, quis parabit se ad bellum ?

14:8 For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle?

14:9 Ita et vos per linguam nisi manifestum sermonem dederitis : quomodo scietur id quod dicitur ? eritis enim in aëra loquentes.

14:9 So likewise you, except you utter by the tongue plain speech, how shall it be known what is said? For you shall be speaking into the air.

14:10 Tam multa, ut puta genera linguarum sunt in hoc mundo : et nihil sine voce est.

14:10 There are, for example, so many kinds of tongues in this world: and none is without voice.

14:11 Si ergo nesciero virtutem vocis, ero ei, cui loquor, barbarus : et qui loquitur, mihi barbarus.

14:11 If then I know not the power of the voice, I shall be to him to whom I speak a barbarian: and he that speaketh a barbarian to me.

14:12 Sic et vos, quoniam æmulatores estis spirituum, ad ædificationem ecclesiæ quærite ut abundetis.

14:12 So you also, forasmuch as you are zealous of spirits, seek to abound unto the edifying of the church.

14:13 Et ideo qui loquitur lingua, oret ut interpretetur.

14:13 And therefore he that speaketh by a tongue, let him pray that he may interpret.

14:14 Nam si orem lingua, spiritus meus orat, mens autem mea sine fructu est.

14:14 For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prayeth: but my understanding is without fruit.

14:15 Quid ergo est ? Orabo spiritu, orabo et mente : psallam spiritu, psallam et mente.

14:15 What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, I will pray also with the understanding, I will sing with the spirit, I will sing also with the understanding.

14:16 Ceterum si benedixeris spiritu, qui supplet locum idiotæ, quomodo dicet : Amen, super tuam benedictionem ? quoniam quid dicas, nescit.

14:16 Else, if thou shalt bless with the spirit, how shall he that holdeth the place of the unlearned say, Amen, to thy blessing? Because he knoweth not what thou sayest.

14:17 Nam tu quidem bene gratias agis, sed alter non ædificatur.

14:17 For thou indeed givest thanks well: but the other is not edified.

14:18 Gratias ago Deo meo, quod omnium vestrum lingua loquor.

14:18 I thank my God I speak with all your tongues.

14:19 Sed in ecclesia volo quinque verba sensu meo loqui, ut et alios instruam : quam decem millia verborum in lingua.

14:19 But in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that I may instruct others also: than ten thousand words in a tongue.

14:20 Fratres, nolite pueri effici sensibus, sed malitia parvuli estote : sensibus autem perfecti estote.

14:20 Brethren, do not become children in sense. But in malice be children: and in sense be perfect.

14:21 In lege scriptum est : Quoniam in aliis linguis et labiis aliis loquar populo huic : et nec sic exaudient me, dicit Dominus.

14:21 In the law it is written: In other tongues and other lips I will speak to this people: and neither so will they hear me, saith the Lord.

14:22 Itaque linguæ in signum sunt non fidelibus, sed infidelibus : prophetiæ autem non infidelibus, sed fidelibus.

14:22 Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to believers but to unbelievers: but prophecies, not to unbelievers but to believers.

14:23 Si ergo conveniat universa ecclesia in unum, et omnes linguis loquantur, intrent autem idiotæ, aut infideles : nonne dicent quod insanitis ?

14:23 If therefore the whole church come together into one place, and all speak with tongues, and there come in unlearned persons or infidels, will they not say that you are mad?

14:24 Si autem omnes prophetent, intret autem quis infidelis, vel idiota, convincitur ab omnibus, dijudicatur ab omnibus :

14:24 But if all prophesy, and there come in one that believeth not or an unlearned person, he is convinced of all: he is judged of all.

14:25 occulta cordis ejus manifesta fiunt : et ita cadens in faciem adorabit Deum, pronuntians quod vere Deus in vobis sit.

14:25 The secrets of his heart are made manifest. And so, falling down on his face, he will adore God, affirming that God is among you indeed.

14:26 Quid ergo est, fratres ? Cum convenitis, unusquisque vestrum psalmum habet, doctrinam habet, apocalypsim habet, linguam habet, interpretationem habet : omnia ad ædificationem fiant.

14:26 How is it then, brethren? When you come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a revelation, hath a tongue, hath an interpretation: let all things be done to edification.

14:27 Sive lingua quis loquitur, secundum duos, aut ut multum tres, et per partes, et unus interpretatur.

14:27 If any speak with a tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and in course: and let one interpret.

14:28 Si autem non fuerit interpres, taceat in ecclesia : sibi autem loquatur, et Deo.

14:28 But if there be no interpreter, let him hold his peace in the church and speak to himself and to God.

14:29 Prophetæ autem duo, aut tres dicant, et ceteri dijudicent.

14:29 And let the prophets speak, two or three: and let the rest judge.

14:30 Quod si alii revelatum fuerit sedenti, prior taceat.

14:30 But if any thing be revealed to another sitting, let the first hold his peace.

14:31 Potestis enim omnes per singulos prophetare : ut omnes discant, et omnes exhortentur :

14:31 For you may all prophesy, one by one, that all may learn and all may be exhorted.

14:32 et spiritus prophetarum prophetis subjecti sunt.

14:32 And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets.

14:33 Non enim est dissensionis Deus, sed pacis : sicut et in omnibus ecclesiis sanctorum doceo.

14:33 For God is not the God of dissension, but of peace: as also I teach in all the churches of the saints.

14:34 Mulieres in ecclesiis taceant, non enim permittitur eis loqui, sed subditas esse, sicut et lex dicit.

14:34 Let women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted them to speak but to be subject, as also the law saith.

14:35 Si quid autem volunt discere, domi viros suos interrogent. Turpe est enim mulieri loqui in ecclesia.

14:35 But if they would learn anything, let them ask their husbands at home. For it is a shame for a woman to speak in the church.

14:36 An a vobis verbum Dei processit ? aut in vos solos pervenit ?

14:36 Or did the word of God come out from you? Or came it only unto you?

14:37 Si quis videtur propheta esse, aut spiritualis, cognoscat quæ scribo vobis, quia Domini sunt mandata.

14:37 If any seem to be a prophet or spiritual, let him know the things that I write to you, that they are the commandments of the Lord.

14:38 Si quis autem ignorat, ignorabitur.

14:38 But if any man know not, he shall not be known.

14:39 Itaque fratres æmulamini prophetare : et loqui linguis nolite prohibere.

14:39 Wherefore, brethren, be zealous to prophesy: and forbid not to speak with tongues.

14:40 Omnia autem honeste, et secundum ordinem fiant.

14:40 But let all things be done decently and according to order.

Chapter 15

15:1 Notum autem vobis facio, fratres, Evangelium, quod prædicavi vobis, quod et accepistis, in quo et statis,

15:1 Now I make known unto you, brethren, the gospel which I preached to you, which also you have received and wherein you stand.

15:2 per quod et salvamini : qua ratione prædicaverim vobis, si tenetis, nisi frustra credidistis.

15:2 By which also you are saved, if you hold fast after what manner I preached unto you, unless you have believed in vain.

15:3 Tradidi enim vobis in primis quod et accepi : quoniam Christus mortuus est pro peccatis nostris secundum Scripturas :

15:3 For I delivered unto you first of all, which I also received: how that Christ died for our sins, according to the scriptures:

15:4 et quia sepultus est, et quia resurrexit tertia die secundum Scripturas :

15:4 And that he was buried: and that he rose again on the third day according to the scriptures:

15:5 et quia visus est Cephæ, et post hoc undecim :

15:5 And that he was seen by Cephas, and after that by the eleven.

15:6 deinde visus est plus quam quingentis fratribus simul : ex quibus multi manent usque adhuc, quidam autem dormierunt :

15:6 Then was he seen by more than five hundred brethren at once: of whom many remain until this present, and some are fallen asleep.

15:7 deinde visus est Jacobo, deinde Apostolis omnibus :

15:7 After that, he was seen by James: then by all the apostles.

15:8 novissime autem omnium tamquam abortivo, visus est et mihi.

15:8 And last of all, he was seen also by me, as by one born out of due tine.

15:9 Ego enim sum minimus Apostolorum, qui non sum dignus vocari Apostolus, quoniam persecutus sum ecclesiam Dei.

15:9 For I am the least of the apostles, who am not worthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.

15:10 Gratia autem Dei sum id quod sum, et gratia ejus in me vacua non fuit, sed abundantius illis omnibus laboravi : non ego autem, sed gratia Dei mecum :

15:10 But by the grace of God, I am what I am. And his grace in me hath not been void: but I have laboured more abundantly than all they. Yet not I, but the grace of God with me:

15:11 sive enim ego, sive illi : sic prædicamus, et sic credidistis.

15:11 For whether I or they, so we preach: and so you have believed.

15:12 Si autem Christus prædicatur quod resurrexit a mortuis, quomodo quidam dicunt in vobis, quoniam resurrectio mortuorum non est ?

15:12 Now if Christ be preached, that he arose again from the dead, how do some among you say that there is no resurrection of the dead?

15:13 Si autem resurrectio mortuorum non est : neque Christus resurrexit.

15:13 But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then Christ is not risen again.

15:14 Si autem Christus non resurrexit, inanis est ergo prædicatio nostra, inanis est et fides vestra :

15:14 And if Christ be not risen again, then is our preaching vain: and your faith is also vain.

15:15 invenimur autem et falsi testes Dei : quoniam testimonium diximus adversus Deum quod suscitaverit Christum, quem non suscitavit, si mortui non resurgunt.

15:15 Yea, and we are found false witnesses of God: because we have given testimony against God, that he hath raised up Christ, whom he hath not raised up, if the dead rise not again.

15:16 Nam si mortui non resurgunt, neque Christus resurrexit.

15:16 For if the dead rise not again, neither is Christ risen again.

15:17 Quod si Christus non resurrexit, vana est fides vestra : adhuc enim estis in peccatis vestris.

15:17 And if Christ be not risen again, your faith is vain: for you are yet in your sins.

15:18 Ergo et qui dormierunt in Christo, perierunt.

15:18 Then they also that are fallen asleep in Christ are perished.

15:19 Si in hac vita tantum in Christo sperantes sumus, miserabiliores sumus omnibus hominibus.

15:19 If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.

15:20 Nunc autem Christus resurrexit a mortuis primitiæ dormientium,

15:20 But now Christ is risen from the dead, the firstfruits of them that sleep:

15:21 quoniam quidem per hominem mors, et per hominem resurrectio mortuorum.

15:21 For by a man came death: and by a man the resurrection of the dead.

15:22 Et sicut in Adam omnes moriuntur, ita et in Christo omnes vivificabuntur.

15:22 And as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all shall be made alive.

15:23 Unusquisque autem in suo ordine, primitiæ Christus : deinde ii qui sunt Christi, qui in adventu ejus crediderunt.

15:23 But every one in his own order: the firstfruits, Christ: then they that are of Christ, who have believed in his coming.

15:24 Deinde finis : cum tradiderit regnum Deo et Patri, cum evacuaverit omnem principatum, et potestatem, et virtutem.

15:24 Afterwards the end: when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God and the Father: when he shall have brought to nought all principality and power and virtue.

15:25 Oportet autem illum regnare donec ponat omnes inimicos sub pedibus ejus.

15:25 For he must reign, until he hath put all his enemies under his feet.

15:26 Novissima autem inimica destruetur mors : omnia enim subjecit pedibus ejus. Cum autem dicat :

15:26 And the enemy, death, shall be destroyed last: For he hath put all things under his feet. And whereas he saith:

15:27 Omnia subjecta sunt ei, sine dubio præter eum qui subjecit ei omnia.

15:27 All things are put under him; undoubtedly, he is excepted, who put all things under him.

15:28 Cum autem subjecta fuerint illi omnia : tunc et ipse Filius subjectus erit ei, qui subjecit sibi omnia, ut sit Deus omnia in omnibus.

15:28 And when all things shall be subdued unto him, then the Son also himself shall be subject unto him that put all things under him, that God may be all in all.

15:29 Alioquin quid facient qui baptizantur pro mortuis, si omnino mortui non resurgunt ? ut quid et baptizantur pro illis ?

15:29 Otherwise, what shall they do that are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not again at all? Why are they then baptized for them?

15:30 ut quid et nos periclitamur omni hora ?

15:30 Why also are we in danger every hour?

15:31 Quotidie morior per vestram gloriam, fratres, quam habeo in Christo Jesu Domino nostro.

15:31 I die daily, I protest by your glory, brethren, which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord.

15:32 Si secundum hominem ad bestias pugnavi Ephesi, quid mihi prodest, si mortui non resurgunt ? Manducemus, et bibamus, cras enim moriemur.

15:32 If (according to man) I fought with beasts at Ephesus, what doth it profit me, if the dead rise not again? Let us eat and drink, for to morrow we shall die.

15:33 Nolite seduci : corrumpunt mores bonos colloquia mala.

15:33 Be not seduced: Evil communications corrupt good manners.

15:34 Evigilate justi, et nolite peccare : ignorantiam enim Dei quidam habent, ad reverentiam vobis loquor.

15:34 Awake, ye just, and sin not. For some have not the knowledge of God. I speak it to your shame.

15:35 Sed dicet aliquis : Quomodo resurgunt mortui ? qualive corpore venient ?

15:35 But some man will say: How do the dead rise again? Or with what manner of body shall they come?

15:36 Insipiens, tu quod seminas non vivificatur, nisi prius moriatur :

15:36 Senseless man, that which thou sowest is not quickened, except it die first.

15:37 et quod seminas, non corpus, quod futurum est, seminas, sed nudum granum, ut puta tritici, aut alicujus ceterorum.

15:37 And that which thou sowest, thou sowest not the body that shall be: but bare grain, as of wheat, or of some of the rest.

15:38 Deus autem dat illi corpus sicut vult : ut unicuique seminum proprium corpus.

15:38 But God giveth it a body as he will: and to every seed its proper body.

15:39 Non omnis caro, eadem caro : sed alia quidem hominum, alia vero pecorum, alia volucrum, alia autem piscium.

15:39 All flesh is not the same flesh: but one is the flesh of men, another of beasts, other of birds, another of fishes.

15:40 Et corpora cælestia, et corpora terrestria : sed alia quidem cælestium gloria, alia autem terrestrium.

15:40 And there are bodies celestial and bodies terrestrial: but, one is the glory of the celestial, and another of the terrestrial.

15:41 Alia claritas solis, alia claritas lunæ, et alia claritas stellarum. Stella enim a stella differt in claritate :

15:41 One is the glory of the sun, another the glory of the moon, and another the glory of the stars. For star differeth from star in glory.

15:42 sic et resurrectio mortuorum. Seminatur in corruptione, surget in incorruptione.

15:42 So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption: it shall rise in incorruption.

15:43 Seminatur in ignobilitate, surget in gloria : seminatur in infirmitate, surget in virtute :

15:43 It is sown in dishonour: it shall rise in glory. It is sown in weakness: it shall rise in power.

15:44 seminatur corpus animale, surget corpus spiritale. Si est corpus animale, est et spiritale, sicut scriptum est :

15:44 It is sown a natural body: it shall rise a spiritual body. If there be a natural body, there is also a spiritual body, as it is written:

15:45 Factus est primus homo Adam in animam viventem, novissimus Adam in spiritum vivificantem.

15:45 The first man Adam was made into a living soul; the last Adam into a quickening spirit.

15:46 Sed non prius quod spiritale est, sed quod animale : deinde quod spiritale.

15:46 Yet that was not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural: afterwards that which is spiritual.

15:47 Primus homo de terra, terrenus : secundus homo de cælo, cælestis.

15:47 The first man was of the earth, earthly: the second man, from heaven, heavenly.

15:48 Qualis terrenus, tales et terreni : et qualis cælestis, tales et cælestes.

15:48 Such as is the earthly, such also are the earthly: and such as is the heavenly, such also are they that are heavenly.

15:49 Igitur, sicut portavimus imaginem terreni, portemus et imaginem cælestis.

15:49 Therefore, as we have borne the image of the earthly, let us bear also the image of the heavenly.

15:50 Hoc autem dico, fratres : quia caro et sanguis regnum Dei possidere non possunt : neque corruptio incorruptelam possidebit.

15:50 Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot possess the kingdom of God: neither shall corruption possess incorruption.

15:51 Ecce mysterium vobis dico : omnes quidem resurgemus, sed non omnes immutabimur.

15:51 Behold, I tell you a mystery. We shall all indeed rise again: but we shall not all be changed.

15:52 In momento, in ictu oculi, in novissima tuba : canet enim tuba, et mortui resurgent incorrupti : et nos immutabimur.

15:52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet: for the trumpet shall sound and the dead shall rise again incorruptible. And we shall be changed.

15:53 Oportet enim corruptibile hoc induere incorruptionem : et mortale hoc induere immortalitatem.

15:53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption: and this mortal must put on immortality.

15:54 Cum autem mortale hoc induerit immortalitatem, tunc fiet sermo, qui scriptus est : Absorpta est mors in victoria.

15:54 And when this mortal hath put on immortality, then shall come to pass the saying that is written: Death is swallowed up in victory.

15:55 Ubi est mors victoria tua ? ubi est mors stimulus tuus ?

15:55 O death, where is thy victory? O death, where is thy sting?

15:56 Stimulus autem mortis peccatum est : virtus vero peccati lex.

15:56 Now the sting of death is sin: and the power of sin is the law.

15:57 Deo autem gratias, qui dedit nobis victoriam per Dominum nostrum Jesum Christum.

15:57 But thanks be to God, who hath given us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

15:58 Itaque fratres mei dilecti, stabiles estote, et immobiles : abundantes in opere Domini semper, scientes quod labor vester non est inanis in Domino.

15:58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast and unmoveable: always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.

Chapter 16

16:1 De collectis autem, quæ fiunt in sanctos, sicut ordinavi ecclesiis Galatiæ, ita et vos facite.

16:1 Now concerning the collections that are made for the saints: as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, so do ye also.

16:2 Per unam sabbati unusquisque vestrum apud se seponat, recondens quod ei bene placuerit : ut non, cum venero, tunc collectæ fiant.

16:2 On the first day of the week, let every one of you put apart with himself, laying up what it shall well please him: that when I come, the collections be not then to be made.

16:3 Cum autem præsens fuero, quos probaveritis per epistolas, hos mittam perferre gratiam vestram in Jerusalem.

16:3 And when I shall be with you, whomsoever you shall approve by letters, them will I send to carry your grace to Jerusalem.

16:4 Quod si dignum fuerit ut et ego eam, mecum ibunt.

16:4 And if it be meet that I also go, they shall go with me.

16:5 Veniam autem ad vos, cum Macedoniam pertransiero : nam Macedoniam pertransibo.

16:5 Now I will come to you, when I shall have passed through Macedonia. For I shall pass through Macedonia.

16:6 Apud vos autem forsitan manebo, vel etiam hiemabo : ut vos me deducatis quocumque iero.

16:6 And with you perhaps I shall abide, or even spend the winter: that you may bring me on my way whithersoever I shall go.

16:7 Nolo enim vos modo in transitu videre, spero enim me aliquantulum temporis manere apud vos, si Dominus permiserit.

16:7 For I will not see you now by the way: for I trust that I shall abide with you some time, if the Lord permit.

16:8 Permanebo autem Ephesi usque ad Pentecosten.

16:8 But I will tarry at Ephesus, until Pentecost.

16:9 Ostium enim mihi apertum est magnum, et evidens : et adversarii multi.

16:9 For a great door and evident is opened unto me: and many adversaries.

16:10 Si autem venerit Timotheus, videte ut sine timore sit apud vos : opus enim Domini operatur, sicut et ego.

16:10 Now if Timothy come, see that he be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do.

16:11 Ne quis ergo illum spernat : deducite autem illum in pace, ut veniat ad me : exspecto enim illum cum fratribus.

16:11 Let no man therefore despise him: but conduct ye him on his way in peace, that he may come to me. For I look for him with the brethren.

16:12 De Apollo autem fratre vobis notum facio, quoniam multum rogavi eum ut veniret ad vos cum fratribus : et utique non fuit voluntas ut nunc veniret : veniet autem, cum ei vacuum fuerit.

16:12 And touching our brother Apollo, I give you to understand that I much entreated him to come unto you with the brethren: and indeed it was not his will at all to come at this time. But he will come when he shall have leisure.

16:13 Vigilate, state in fide, viriliter agite, et confortamini.

16:13 Watch ye: stand fast in the faith: do manfully and be strengthened.

16:14 Omnia vestra in caritate fiant.

16:14 Let all your things be done in charity.

16:15 Obsecro autem vos fratres, nostis domum Stephanæ, et Fortunati, et Achaici : quoniam sunt primitiæ Achaiæ, et in ministerium sanctorum ordinaverunt seipsos :

16:15 And I beseech you, brethren, you know the house of Stephanus, and of Fortunatus, and of Achaicus, that they are the firstfruits of Achaia, and have dedicated themselves to the ministry of the saints:

16:16 ut et vos subditi sitis ejusmodi, et omni cooperanti, et laboranti.

16:16 That you also be subject to such and to every one that worketh with us and laboureth.

16:17 Gaudeo autem in præsentia Stephanæ, et Fortunati, et Achaici : quoniam id, quod vobis deerat, ipsi suppleverunt :

16:17 And I rejoice in the presence of Stephanus and Fortunatus and Achaicus: because that which was wanting on your part, they have supplied.

16:18 refecerunt enim et meum spiritum, et vestrum. Cognoscite ergo qui hujusmodi sunt.

16:18 For they have refreshed both my spirit and yours. Know them, therefore, that are such.

16:19 Salutant vos ecclesiæ Asiæ. Salutant vos in Domino multum, Aquila et Priscilla cum domestica sua ecclesia : apud quos et hospitor.

16:19 The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house, with whom I also lodge.

16:20 Salutant vos omnes fratres. Salutate invicem in osculo sancto.

16:20 All the brethren salute you. Salute one another with a holy kiss.

16:21 Salutatio, mea manu Pauli.

16:21 The salutation of me Paul, with my own hand.

16:22 Si quis non amat Dominum nostrum Jesum Christum, sit anathema, Maran Atha.

16:22 If any man love not our Lord Jesus Christ, let him be anathema, maranatha.

16:23 Gratia Domini nostri Jesu Christi vobiscum.

16:23 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

16:24 Caritas mea cum omnibus vobis in Christo Jesu. Amen.

16:24 My charity be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.

II Corinthians

Chapter 1

1:1 Paulus, Apostolus Jesu Christi per voluntatem Dei, et Timotheus frater, ecclesiæ Dei, quæ est Corinthi cum omnibus sanctis, qui sunt in universa Achaia.

1:1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother: to the church of God that is at Corinth, with all the saints that are in all Achaia:

1:2 Gratia vobis, et pax a Deo Patre nostro, et Domino Jesu Christo.

1:2 Grace unto you and peace from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

1:3 Benedictus Deus et Pater Domini nostri Jesu Christi, Pater misericordiarum, et Deus totius consolationis,

1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort:

1:4 qui consolatur nos in omni tribulatione nostra : ut possimus et ipsi consolari eos qui in omni pressura sunt, per exhortationem, qua exhortamur et ipsi a Deo.

1:4 Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we also may be able to comfort them who are in all distress, by the exhortation wherewith we also are exhorted by God.

1:5 Quoniam sicut abundant passiones Christi in nobis : ita et per Christum abundat consolatio nostra.

1:5 For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us: so also by Christ doth our comfort abound.

1:6 Sive autem tribulamur pro vestra exhortatione et salute, sive consolamur pro vestra consolatione, sive exhortamur pro vestra exhortatione et salute, quæ operatur tolerantiam earumdem passionum, quas et nos patimur :

1:6 Now whether we be in tribulation, it is for your exhortation and salvation: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation: or whether we be exhorted, it is for your exhortation and salvation, which worketh the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer.

1:7 ut spes nostra firma sit pro vobis : scientes quod sicut socii passionum estis, sic eritis et consolationis.

1:7 That our hope for you may be steadfast: knowing that as you are partakers of the sufferings, so shall you be also of the consolation.

1:8 Non enim volumus ignorare vos, fratres, de tribulatione nostra, quæ facta est in Asia, quoniam supra modum gravati sumus supra virtutem, ita ut tæderet nos etiam vivere.

1:8 For we would not have you ignorant, brethren, of our tribulation which came to us in Asia: that we were pressed out of measure above our strength, so that we were weary even of life.

1:9 Sed ipsi in nobismetipsis responsum mortis habuimus, ut non simus fidentes in nobis, sed in Deo, qui suscitat mortuos :

1:9 But we had in ourselves the answer of death, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God who raiseth the dead.

1:10 qui de tantis periculis nos eripuit, et eruit : in quem speramus quoniam et adhuc eripiet,

1:10 Who hath delivered and doth deliver us out of so great dangers: in whom we trust that he will yet also deliver us,

1:11 adjuvantibus et vobis in oratione pro nobis : ut ex multorum personis, ejus quæ in nobis est donationis, per multos gratiæ agantur pro nobis.

1:11 You helping withal in prayer for us. That for this gift obtained for us, by the means of many persons, thanks may be given by many in our behalf.

1:12 Nam gloria nostra hæc est : testimonium conscientiæ nostræ, quod in simplicitate cordis et sinceritate Dei, et non in sapientia carnali, sed in gratia Dei, conversati sumus in hoc mundo : abundantius autem ad vos.

1:12 For our glory is this: the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity of heart and sincerity of God, and not in carnal wisdom, but in the grace of God, we have conversed in this world: and more abundantly towards you.

1:13 Non enim alia scribimus vobis, quam quæ legistis, et cognovistis. Spero autem quod usque in finem cognoscetis,

1:13 For we write no other things to you than what you have read and known. And I hope that you shall know unto the end.

1:14 sicut et cognovistis nos ex parte, quod gloria vestra sumus, sicut et vos nostra, in die Domini nostri Jesu Christi.

1:14 As also you have known us in part, that we are your glory: as you also are ours, in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

1:15 Et hac confidentia volui prius venire ad vos, ut secundam gratiam haberetis :

1:15 And in this confidence I had a mind to come to you before, that you might have a second grace:

1:16 et per vos transire in Macedoniam, et iterum a Macedonia venire ad vos, et a vobis deduci in Judæam.

1:16 And to pass by you into Macedonia: and again from Macedonia to come to you, and by you to be brought on my way towards Judea.

1:17 Cum ergo hoc voluissem, numquid levitate usus sum ? aut quæ cogito, secundum carnem cogito, ut sit apud me Est et Non ?

1:17 Whereas then I was thus minded, did I use lightness? Or, the things that I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, that there should be with me, It is, and It is not?

1:18 Fidelis autem Deus, quia sermo noster, qui fuit apud vos, non est in illo Est et Non.

1:18 But God is faithful: for our preaching which was to you, was not, It is, and It is not.

1:19 Dei enim Filius Jesus Christus, qui in vobis per nos prædicatus est, per me, et Silvanum, et Timotheum, non fuit Est et Non, sed Est in illo fuit.

1:19 For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us, by me and Sylvanus and Timothy, was not: It is and It is not. But, It is, was in him.

1:20 Quotquot enim promissiones Dei sunt, in illo Est : ideo et per ipsum Amen Deo ad gloriam nostram.

1:20 For all the promises of God are in him, It is. Therefore also by him, amen to God, unto our glory.

1:21 Qui autem confirmat nos vobiscum in Christo, et qui unxit nos Deus :

1:21 Now he that confirmeth us with you in Christ and that hath anointed us, is God:

1:22 qui et signavit nos, et dedit pignus Spiritus in cordibus nostris.

1:22 Who also hath sealed us and given the pledge of the Spirit in our hearts.

1:23 Ego autem testem Deum invoco in animam meam, quod parcens vobis, non veni ultra Corinthum : non quia dominamur fidei vestæ, sed adjutores sumus gaudii vestri : nam fide statis.

1:23 But I call God to witness upon my soul that to spare you, I came not any more to Corinth: not because we exercise dominion over your faith: but we are helpers of your joy. For in faith you stand.

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Chapter 2

2:1 Statui autem hoc ipsum apud me, ne iterum in tristitia venirem ad vos.

2:1 But I determined this with myself, to come to you again in sorrow.

2:2 Si enim ego contristo vos : et quis est, qui me lætificet, nisi qui contristatur ex me ?

2:2 For if I make you sorrowful, who is he then that can make me glad, but the same who is made sorrowful by me?

2:3 Et hoc ipsum scripsi vobis, ut non cum venero, tristitiam super tristitiam habeam, de quibus oportuerat me gaudere : confidens in omnibus vobis, quia meum gaudium, omnium vestrum est.

2:3 And I wrote this same to you: that I may not, when I come, have sorrow upon sorrow from them of whom I ought to rejoice: having confidence in you all, that my joy is the joy of you all.

2:4 Nam ex multa tribulatione et angustia cordis scripsi vobis per multas lacrimas : non ut contristemini, sed ut sciatis, quam caritatem habeam abundantius in vobis.

2:4 For out of much affliction and anguish of heart, I wrote to you with many tears: not that you should be made sorrowful: but that you might know the charity I have more abundantly towards you.

2:5 Si quis autem contristavit, non me contristavit : sed ex parte, ut non onerem omnes vos.

2:5 And if any one have caused grief, he hath not grieved me: but in part, that I may not burden you all.

2:6 Sufficit illi, qui ejusmodi est, objurgatio hæc, quæ fit a pluribus :

2:6 To him who is such a one, this rebuke is sufficient, which is given by many.

2:7 ita ut e contrario magis donetis, et consolemini, ne forte abundantiori tristitia absorbeatur qui ejusmodi est.

2:7 So that on the contrary, you should rather forgive him and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow.

2:8 Propter quod obsecro vos, ut confirmetis in illum caritatem.

2:8 Wherefore, I beseech you that you would confirm your charity towards him.

2:9 Ideo enim et scripsi, ut cognoscam experimentum vestrum, an in omnibus obedientes sitis.

2:9 For to this end also did I write, that I may know the experiment of you, whether you be obedient in all things.

2:10 Cui autem aliquid donastis, et ego : nam et ego quod donavi, si quid donavi, propter vos in persona Christi,

2:10 And to whom you have pardoned any thing, I also. For, what I have pardoned, if I have pardoned any thing, for your sakes have I done it in the person of Christ:

2:11 ut non circumveniamur a Satana : non enim ignoramus cogitationes ejus.

2:11 That we be not overreached by Satan. For we are not ignorant of his devices.

2:12 Cum venissem autem Troadem propter Evangelium Christi, et ostium mihi apertum esset in Domino,

2:12 And when I was come to Troas for the gospel of Christ and a door was opened unto me in the Lord,

2:13 non habui requiem spiritui meo, eo quod non invenerim Titum fratrem meum, sed valefaciens eis, profectus sum in Macedoniam.

2:13 I had no rest in my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother: but bidding them farewell, I went into Macedonia.

2:14 Deo autem gratias, qui semper triumphat nos in Christo Jesu, et odorem notitiæ suæ manifestat per nos in omni loco :

2:14 Now thanks be to God, who always maketh us to triumph in Christ Jesus and manifesteth the odour of his knowledge by us in every place.

2:15 quia Christi bonus odor sumus Deo in iis qui salvi fiunt, et in iis qui pereunt :

2:15 For we are the good odour of Christ unto God, in them that are saved and in them that perish.

2:16 aliis quidem odor mortis in mortem : aliis autem odor vitæ in vitam. Et ad hæc quis tam idoneus ?

2:16 To the one indeed the odour of death unto death: but to the others the odour of life unto life. And for these things who is so sufficient?

2:17 non enim sumus sicut plurimi, adulterantes verbum Dei, sed ex sinceritate, sed sicut ex Deo, coram Deo, in Christo loquimur.

2:17 For we are not as many, adulterating the word of God: but with sincerity: but as from God, before God, in Christ we speak.

Chapter 3

3:1 Incipimus iterum nosmetipsos commendare ? aut numquid egemus (sicut quidam) commendatitiis epistolis ad vos, aut ex vobis ?

3:1 Do we begin again to commend ourselves? Or do we need (as some do) epistles of commendation to you, or from you?

3:2 Epistola nostra vos estis, scripta in cordibus nostris, quæ scitur, et legitur ab omnibus hominibus :

3:2 You are our epistle, written in our hearts, which is known and read by all men:

3:3 manifestati quod epistola estis Christi, ministrata a nobis, et scripta non atramento, sed Spiritu Dei vivi : non in tabulis lapideis, sed in tabulis cordis carnalibus.

3:3 Being manifested, that you are the epistle of Christ, ministered by us, and written: not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God: not in tables of stone but in the fleshly tables of the heart.

3:4 Fiduciam autem talem habemus per Christum ad Deum :

3:4 And such confidence we have, through Christ, towards God.

3:5 non quod sufficientes simus cogitare aliquid a nobis, quasi ex nobis : sed sufficientia nostra ex Deo est :

3:5 Not that we are sufficient to think any thing of ourselves, as of ourselves: but our sufficiency is from God.

3:6 qui et idoneos nos fecit ministros novi testamenti : non littera, sed Spiritu : littera enim occidit, Spiritus autem vivificat.

3:6 Who also hath made us fit ministers of the new testament, not in the letter but in the spirit. For the letter killeth: but the spirit quickeneth.

3:7 Quod si ministratio mortis litteris deformata in lapidibus fuit in gloria, ita ut non possent intendere filii Israël in faciem Moysi propter gloriam vultus ejus, quæ evacuatur :

3:7 Now if the ministration of death, engraven with letters upon stones, was glorious (so that the children of Israel could not steadfastly behold the face of Moses, for the glory of his countenance), which is made void:

3:8 quomodo non magis ministratio Spiritus erit in gloria ?

3:8 How shall not the ministration of the spirit be rather in glory?

3:9 Nam si ministratio damnationis gloria est : multo magis abundat ministerium justitiæ in gloria.

3:9 For if the ministration of condemnation be glory, much more the ministration of justice aboundeth in glory.

3:10 Nam nec glorificatum est, quod claruit in hac parte, propter excellentem gloriam.

3:10 For even that which was glorious in this part was not glorified by reason of the glory that excelleth.

3:11 Si enim quod evacuatur, per gloriam est : multo magis quod manet, in gloria est.

3:11 For if that which is done away was glorious, much more that which remaineth is in glory.

3:12 Habentes igitur talem spem, multa fiducia utimur :

3:12 Having therefore such hope, we use much confidence.

3:13 et non sicut Moyses ponebat velamen super faciem suam, ut non intenderent filii Israël in faciem ejus, quod evacuatur,

3:13 And not as Moses put a veil upon his face, that the children of Israel might not steadfastly look on the face of that which is made void.

3:14 sed obtusi sunt sensus eorum. Usque in hodiernum enim diem, idipsum velamen in lectione veteris testamenti manet non revelatum (quoniam in Christo evacuatur),

3:14 But their senses were made dull. For, until this present day, the selfsame veil, in the reading of the old testament, remaineth not taken away (because in Christ it is made void).

3:15 sed usque in hodiernum diem, cum legitur Moyses, velamen positum est super cor eorum.

3:15 But even until this day, when Moses is read, the veil is upon their heart.

3:16 Cum autem conversus fuerit ad Dominum, auferetur velamen.

3:16 But when they shall be converted to the Lord, the veil shall be taken away.

3:17 Dominus autem Spiritus est : ubi autem Spiritus Domini, ibi libertas.

3:17 Now the Lord is a Spirit. And where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.

3:18 Nos vero omnes, revelata facie gloriam Domini speculantes, in eamdem imaginem transformamur a claritate in claritatem, tamquam a Domini Spiritu.

3:18 But we all, beholding the glory of the Lord with open face, are transformed into the same image from glory to glory, as by the Spirit of the Lord.

Chapter 4

4:1 Ideo habentes administrationem, juxta quod misericordiam consecuti sumus, non deficimus,

4:1 Therefore seeing we have this ministration, according as we have obtained mercy, we faint not.

4:2 sed abdicamus occulta dedecoris, non ambulantes in astutia, neque adulterantes verbum Dei, sed in manifestatione veritatis commendantes nosmetipsos ad omnem conscientiam hominum coram Deo.

4:2 But we renounce the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness nor adulterating the word of God: but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience, in the sight of God.

4:3 Quod si etiam opertum est Evangelium nostrum, in iis, qui pereunt, est opertum :

4:3 And if our gospel be also hid, it is hid to them that are lost,

4:4 in quibus Deus hujus sæculi excæcavit mentes infidelium, ut non fulgeat illis illuminatio Evangelii gloriæ Christi, qui est imago Dei.

4:4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of unbelievers, that the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should not shine unto them.

4:5 Non enim nosmetipsos prædicamus, sed Jesum Christum Dominum nostrum : nos autem servos vestros per Jesum :

4:5 For we preach not ourselves, but Jesus Christ our Lord: and ourselves your servants through Jesus.

4:6 quoniam Deus, qui dixit de tenebris lucem splendescere, ipse illuxit in cordibus nostris ad illuminationem scientiæ claritatis Dei, in facie Christi Jesu.

4:6 For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God, in the face of Christ Jesus.

4:7 Habemus autem thesaurum istum in vasis fictilibus : ut sublimitas sit virtutis Dei, et non ex nobis.

4:7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency may be of the power of God and not of us.

4:8 In omnibus tribulationem patimur, sed non angustiamur : aporiamur, sed non destituimur :

4:8 In all things we suffer tribulation: but are not distressed. We are straitened: but are not destitute.

4:9 persecutionem patimur, sed non derelinquimur : dejicimur, sed non perimus :

4:9 We suffer persecution: but are not forsaken. We are cast down: but we perish not.

4:10 semper mortificationem Jesu in corpore nostro circumferentes, ut et vita Jesu manifestetur in corporibus nostris.

4:10 Always bearing about in our body the mortification of Jesus, that the life also of Jesus may be made manifest in our bodies.

4:11 Semper enim nos, qui vivimus, in mortem tradimur propter Jesum : ut et vita Jesu manifestetur in carne nostra mortali.

4:11 For we who live are always delivered unto death for Jesus' sake: that the life also of Jesus may be made manifest in our mortal flesh.

4:12 Ergo mors in nobis operatur, vita autem in vobis.

4:12 So then death worketh in us: but life in you.

4:13 Habentes autem eumdem spiritum fidei, sicut scriptum est : Credidi, propter quod locutus sum : et nos credimus, propter quod et loquimur :

4:13 But having the same spirit of faith, as it is written: I believed, for which cause I have spoken; we also believe. For which cause we speak also:

4:14 scientes quoniam qui suscitavit Jesum, et nos cum Jesu suscitabit, et constituet vobiscum.

4:14 Knowing that he who raised up Jesus will raise us up also with Jesus and place us with you.

4:15 Omnia enim propter vos : ut gratia abundans, per multos in gratiarum actione, abundet in gloriam Dei.

4:15 For all things are for your sakes: that the grace, abounding through many, may abound in thanksgiving unto the glory of God.

4:16 Propter quod non deficimus : sed licet is, qui foris est, noster homo corrumpatur, tamen is, qui intus est, renovatur de die in diem.

4:16 For which cause we faint not: but though our outward man is corrupted, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.

4:17 Id enim, quod in præsenti est momentaneum et leve tribulationis nostræ, supra modum in sublimitate æternum gloriæ pondus operatur in nobis,

4:17 For that which is at present momentary and light of our tribulation worketh for us above measure, exceedingly an eternal weight of glory.

4:18 non contemplantibus nobis quæ videntur, sed quæ non videntur. Quæ enim videntur, temporalia sunt : quæ autem non videntur, æterna sunt.

4:18 While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporal: but the things which are not seen, are eternal.

Chapter 5

5:1 Scimus enim quoniam si terrestris domus nostra hujus habitationis dissolvatur, quod ædificationem ex Deo habemus, domum non manufactam, æternam in cælis.

5:1 For we know, if our earthly house of this habitation be dissolved, that we have a building of God, a house not made with hands, eternal in heaven.

5:2 Nam et in hoc ingemiscimus, habitationem nostram, quæ de cælo est, superindui cupientes :

5:2 For in this also we groan, desiring to be clothed upon with our habitation that is from heaven.

5:3 si tamen vestiti, non nudi inveniamur.

5:3 Yet so that we be found clothed, not naked.

5:4 Nam et qui sumus in hoc tabernaculo, ingemiscimus gravati : eo quod nolumus expoliari, sed supervestiri, ut absorbeatur quod mortale est, a vita.

5:4 For we also, who are in this tabernacle, do groan, being burthened; because we would not be unclothed, but clothed upon, that that which is mortal may be swallowed up by life.

5:5 Qui autem efficit nos in hoc ipsum, Deus, qui dedit nobis pignus Spiritus.

5:5 Now he that maketh us for this very thing is God, who hath given us the pledge of the Spirit,

5:6 Audentes igitur semper, scientes quoniam dum sumus in corpore, peregrinamur a Domino

5:6 Therefore having always confidence, knowing that while we are in the body we are absent from the Lord.

5:7 (per fidem enim ambulamus, et non per speciem) :

5:7 (For we walk by faith and not by sight.)

5:8 audemus autem, et bonam voluntatem habemus magis peregrinari a corpore, et præsentes esse ad Dominum.

5:8 But we are confident and have a good will to be absent rather from the body and to be present with the Lord.

5:9 Et ideo contendimus, sive absentes, sive præsentes, placere illi.

5:9 And therefore we labour, whether absent or present, to please him.

5:10 Omnes enim nos manifestari oportet ante tribunal Christi, ut referat unusquisque propria corporis, prout gessit, sive bonum, sive malum.

5:10 For we must all be manifested before the judgment seat of Christ, that every one may receive the proper things of the body, according as he hath done, whether it be good or evil.

5:11 Scientes ergo timorem Domini, hominibus suademus, Deo autem manifesti sumus. Spero autem et in conscientiis vestris manifestos nos esse.

5:11 Knowing therefore the fear of the Lord, we use persuasion to men: but to God we are manifest. And I trust also that in your consciences we are manifest.

5:12 Non iterum commendamus nos vobis, sed occasionem damus vobis gloriandi pro nobis : ut habeatis ad eos qui in facie gloriantur, et non in corde.

5:12 We commend not ourselves again to you, but give you occasion to glory in our behalf: that you may have somewhat to answer them who glory in face, and not in heart.

5:13 Sive enim mente excedimus Deo : sive sobrii sumus, vobis.

5:13 For whether we be transported in mind, it is to God: or whether we be sober, it is for you.

5:14 Caritas enim Christi urget nos : æstimantes hoc, quoniam si unus pro omnibus mortuus est, ergo omnes mortui sunt :

5:14 For the charity of Christ presseth us: judging this, that if one died for all, then all were dead.

5:15 et pro omnibus mortuus est Christus : ut, et qui vivunt, jam non sibi vivant, sed ei qui pro ipsis mortuus est et resurrexit.

5:15 And Christ died for all: that they also who live may not now live to themselves, but unto him who died for them and rose again.

5:16 Itaque nos ex hoc neminem novimus secundum carnem. Et si cognovimus secundum carnem Christum, sed nunc jam non novimus.

5:16 Wherefore henceforth, we know no man according to the flesh. And if we have known Christ according to the flesh: but now we know him so no longer.

5:17 Si qua ergo in Christo nova creatura, vetera transierunt : ecce facta sunt omnia nova.

5:17 If then any be in Christ a new creature, the old things are passed away. Behold all things are made new.

5:18 Omnia autem ex Deo, qui nos reconciliavit sibi per Christum : et dedit nobis ministerium reconciliationis,

5:18 But all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Christ and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation.

5:19 quoniam quidem Deus erat in Christo mundum reconcilians sibi, non reputans illis delicta ipsorum, et posuit in nobis verbum reconciliationis.

5:19 For God indeed was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, not imputing to them their sins. And he hath placed in us the word of reconciliation.

5:20 Pro Christo ergo legatione fungimur, tamquam Deo exhortante per nos. Obsecramus pro Christo, reconciliamini Deo.

5:20 For Christ therefore we are ambassadors, God as it were exhorting by us, for Christ, we beseech you, be reconciled to God.

5:21 Eum, qui non noverat peccatum, pro nobis peccatum fecit, ut nos efficeremur justitia Dei in ipso.

5:21 Him, who knew no sin, he hath made sin for us: that we might be made the justice of God in him.

Chapter 6

6:1 Adjuvantes autem exhortamur ne in vacuum gratiam Dei recipiatis.

6:1 And we helping do exhort you that you receive not the grace of God in vain.

6:2 Ait enim : Tempore accepto exaudivi te, et in die salutis adjuvi te. Ecce nunc tempus acceptabile, ecce nunc dies salutis.

6:2 For he saith: In an accepted time have I heard thee and in the day of salvation have I helped thee. Behold, now is the acceptable time: behold, now is the day of salvation.

6:3 Nemini dantes ullam offensionem, ut non vituperetur ministerium nostrum :

6:3 Giving no offence to any man, that our ministry be not blamed.

6:4 sed in omnibus exhibeamus nosmetipsos sicut Dei ministros in multa patientia, in tribulationibus, in necessitatibus, in angustiis,

6:4 But in all things let us exhibit ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in tribulation, in necessities, in distresses,

6:5 in plagis, in carceribus, in seditionibus, in laboribus, in vigiliis, in jejuniis,

6:5 In stripes, in prisons, in seditions, in labours, in watchings, in fastings,

6:6 in castitate, in scientia, in longanimitate, in suavitate, in Spiritu Sancto, in caritate non ficta,

6:6 In chastity, in knowledge, in longsuffering, in sweetness, in the Holy Ghost, in charity unfeigned,

6:7 in verbo veritatis, in virtute Dei, per arma justitiæ a dextris et a sinistris,

6:7 In the word of truth, in the power of God: by the armour of justice on the right hand and on the left:

6:8 per gloriam, et ignobilitatem, per infamiam, et bonam famam : ut seductores, et veraces, sicut qui ignoti, et cogniti :

6:8 By honour and dishonour: by evil report and good report: as deceivers and yet true: as unknown and yet known:

6:9 quasi morientes, et ecce vivimus : ut castigati, et non mortificati :

6:9 As dying and behold we live: as chastised and not killed:

6:10 quasi tristes, semper autem gaudentes : sicut egentes, multos autem locupletantes : tamquam nihil habentes, et omnia possidentes.

6:10 As sorrowful, yet always rejoicing: as needy, yet enriching many: as having nothing and possessing all things.

6:11 Os nostrum patet ad vos, o Corinthii ; cor nostrum dilatatum est.

6:11 Our mouth is open to you, O ye Corinthians: our heart is enlarged.

6:12 Non angustiamini in nobis : angustiamini autem in visceribus vestris :

6:12 You are not straitened in us: but in your own bowels you are straitened.

6:13 eamdem autem habentes remunerationem, tamquam filiis dico, dilatamini et vos.

6:13 But having the same recompense (I speak as to my children): be you also enlarged.

6:14 Nolite jugum ducere cum infidelibus. Quæ enim participatio justitiæ cum iniquitate ? aut quæ societas luci ad tenebras ?

6:14 Bear not the yoke with unbelievers. For what participation hath justice with injustice? Or what fellowship hath light with darkness?

6:15 quæ autem conventio Christi ad Belial ? aut quæ pars fideli cum infideli ?

6:15 And what concord hath Christ with Belial? Or what part hath the faithful with the unbeliever?

6:16 qui autem consensus templo Dei cum idolis ? vos enim estis templum Dei vivi, sicut dicit Deus : Quoniam inhabitabo in illis, et inambulabo inter eos, et ero illorum Deus, et ipsi erunt mihi populus.

6:16 And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? For you are the temple of the living God: as God saith: I will dwell in them and walk among them. And I will be their God: and they shall be my people.

6:17 Propter quod exite de medio eorum, et separamini, dicit Dominus, et immundum ne tetigeritis :

6:17 Wherefore: Go out from among them and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing:

6:18 et ego recipiam vos : et ero vobis in patrem, et vos eritis mihi in filios et filias, dicit Dominus omnipotens.

6:18 And I will receive you. And will be a Father to you: and you shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.

Chapter 7

7:1 Has ergo habentes promissiones, carissimi, mundemus nos ab omni inquinamento carnis et spiritus, perficientes sanctificationem in timore Dei.

7:1 Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of the flesh and of the spirit, perfecting sanctification in the fear of God.

7:2 Capite nos. Neminem læsimus, neminem corrupimus, neminem circumvenimus.

7:2 Receive us. We have injured no man: we have corrupted no man: we have overreached no man.

7:3 Non ad condemnationem vestram dico : prædiximus enim quod in cordibus nostris estis ad commoriendum et ad convivendum.

7:3 I speak not this to your condemnation. For we have said before that you are in our hearts: to die together and to live together.

7:4 Multa mihi fiducia est apud vos, multa mihi gloriatio pro vobis : repletus sum consolatione ; superabundo gaudio in omni tribulatione nostra.

7:4 Great is my confidence for you: great is my glorying for you. I am filled with comfort: I exceedingly abound with joy in all our tribulation.

7:5 Nam et cum venissemus in Macedoniam, nullam requiem habuit caro nostra, sed omnem tribulationem passi sumus : foris pugnæ, intus timores.

7:5 For also, when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest: but we suffered all tribulation. Combats without: fears within.

7:6 Sed qui consolatur humiles, consolatus est nos Deus in adventu Titi.

7:6 But God, who comforteth the humble, comforted us by the coming of Titus.

7:7 Non solum autem in adventu ejus, sed etiam in consolatione, qua consolatus est in vobis, referens nobis vestrum desiderium, vestrum fletum, vestram æmulationem pro me, ita ut magis gauderem.

7:7 And not by his coming only, but also by the consolation wherewith he was comforted in you, relating to us your desire, your mourning, your zeal for me: so that I rejoiced the more.

7:8 Quoniam etsi contristavi vos in epistola, non me pœnitet : etsi pœniteret, videns quod epistola illa (etsi ad horam) vos contristavit,

7:8 For although I made you sorrowful by my epistle, I do not repent. And if I did repent, seeing that the same epistle (although but for a time) did make you sorrowful,

7:9 nunc gaudeo : non quia contristati estis, sed quia contristati estis ad pœnitentiam. Contristati enim estis ad Deum, ut in nullo detrimentum patiamini ex nobis.

7:9 Now I am glad: not because you were made sorrowful, but because you were made sorrowful unto penance. For you were made sorrowful according to God, that you might suffer damage by us in nothing.

7:10 Quæ enim secundum Deum tristitia est, pœnitentiam in salutem stabilem operatur : sæculi autem tristitia mortem operatur.

7:10 For the sorrow that is according to God worketh penance, steadfast unto salvation: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.

7:11 Ecce enim hoc ipsum, secundum Deum contristari vos, quantam in vobis operatur sollicitudinem : sed defensionem, sed indignationem, sed timorem, sed desiderium, sed æmulationem, sed vindictam : in omnibus exhibuistis vos incontaminatos esse negotio.

7:11 For behold this selfsame thing, that you were made sorrowful according to God, how great carefulness it worketh in you: yea defence, yea indignation, yea fear, yea desire, yea zeal, yea revenge. In all things you have shewed yourselves to be undefiled in the matter.

7:12 Igitur, etsi scripsi vobis, non propter eum qui fecit injuriam, nec propter eum qui passus est : sed ad manifestandam sollicitudinem nostram, quam habemus pro vobis

7:12 Wherefore although I wrote to you, it was not for his sake that did the wrong, nor for him that suffered it: but to manifest our carefulness that we have for you

7:13 coram Deo : ideo consolati sumus. In consolatione autem nostra, abundantius magis gavisi sumus super gaudio Titi, quia refectus est spiritus ejus ab omnibus vobis :

7:13 Before God: therefore we were comforted. But in our consolation we did the more abundantly rejoice for the joy of Titus, because his spirit was refreshed by you all.

7:14 et si quid apud illum de vobis gloriatus sum, non sum confusus : sed sicut omnia vobis in veritate locuti sumus, ita et gloriatio nostra, quæ fuit ad Titum, veritas facta est,

7:14 And if I have boasted any thing to him of you, I have not been put to shame: but as we have spoken all things to you in truth, so also our boasting that was made to Titus is found a truth.

7:15 et viscera ejus abundantius in vobis sunt, reminiscentis omnium vestrum obedientiam : quomodo cum timore et tremore excepistis illum.

7:15 And his bowels are more abundantly towards you: remembering the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling you received him.

7:16 Gaudeo quod in omnibus confido in vobis.

7:16 I rejoice that in all things I have confidence in you.

Chapter 8

8:1 Notam autem facimus vobis, fratres, gratiam Dei, quæ data est in ecclesiis Macedoniæ :

8:1 Now we make known unto you, brethren, the grace of God that hath been given in the churches of Macedonia.

8:2 quod in multo experimento tribulationis abundantia gaudii ipsorum fuit, et altissima paupertas eorum, abundavit in divitias simplicitatis eorum :

8:2 That in much experience of tribulation, they have had abundance of joy and their very deep poverty hath abounded unto the riches of their simplicity.

8:3 quia secundum virtutem testimonium illis reddo, et supra virtutem voluntarii fuerunt,

8:3 For according to their power (I bear them witness) and beyond their power, they were willing:

8:4 cum multa exhortatione obsecrantes nos gratiam, et communicationem ministerii, quod fit in sanctos.

8:4 With much entreaty begging of us the grace and communication of the ministry that is done toward the saints.

8:5 Et non sicut speravimus, sed semetipsos dederunt primum Domino, deinde nobis per voluntatem Dei,

8:5 And not as we hoped: but they gave their own selves, first to the Lord, then to us by the will of God;

8:6 ita ut rogaremus Titum, ut quemadmodum cœpit, ita et perficiat in vobis etiam gratiam istam.

8:6 Insomuch, that we desired Titus, that, as he had begun, so also he would finish among you this same grace.

8:7 Sed sicut in omnibus abundatis fide, et sermone, et scientia, et omni sollicitudine, insuper et caritate vestra in nos, ut et in hac gratia abundetis.

8:7 That as in all things you abound in faith and word and knowledge and all carefulness, moreover also in your charity towards us: so in this grace also you may abound.

8:8 Non quasi imperans dico : sed per aliorum sollicitudinem, etiam vestræ caritatis ingenium bonum comprobans.

8:8 I speak not as commanding: but by the carefulness of others, approving also the good disposition of your charity.

8:9 Scitis enim gratiam Domini nostri Jesu Christi, quoniam propter vos egenus factus est, cum esset dives, ut illius inopia vos divites essetis.

8:9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that being rich he became poor for your sakes: that through his poverty you might be rich.

8:10 Et consilium in hoc do : hoc enim vobis utile est, qui non solum facere, sed et velle cœpistis ab anno priore :

8:10 And herein I give my advice: for this is profitable for you who have begun not only to do but also to be willing, a year ago.

8:11 nunc vero et facto perficite : ut quemadmodum promptus est animus voluntatis, ita sit et perficiendi ex eo quod habetis.

8:11 Now therefore perform ye it also in deed: that as your mind is forward to be willing, so it may be also to perform, out of that which you have.

8:12 Si enim voluntas prompta est, secundum id quod habet, accepta est, non secundum id quod non habet.

8:12 For if the will be forward, it is accepted according to that which a man hath: not according to that which he hath not.

8:13 Non enim ut aliis sit remissio, vobis autem tribulatio, sed ex æqualitate.

8:13 For I mean not that others should be eased and you burdened, but by an equality.

8:14 In præsenti tempore vestra abundantia illorum inopiam suppleat : ut et illorum abundantia vestræ inopiæ sit supplementum, ut fiat æqualitas, sicut scriptum est :

8:14 In this present time let your abundance supply their want, that their abundance also may supply your want: that there may be an equality,

8:15 Qui multum, non abundavit : et qui modicum, non minoravit.

8:15 As it is written: He that had much had nothing over; and he that had little had no want.

8:16 Gratias autem Deo, qui dedit eamdem sollicitudinem pro vobis in corde Titi,

8:16 And thanks be to God, who hath given the same carefulness for you in the heart of Titus.

8:17 quoniam exhortationem quidem suscepit : sed cum sollicitior esset, sua voluntate profectus est ad vos.

8:17 For indeed he accepted the exhortation: but, being more careful, of his own will he went unto you.

8:18 Misimus etiam cum illo fratrem, cujus laus est in Evangelio per omnes ecclesias :

8:18 We have sent also with him the brother whose praise is in the gospel through all the churches.

8:19 non solum autem, sed et ordinatus est ab ecclesiis comes peregrinationis nostræ in hanc gratiam, quæ ministratur a nobis ad Domini gloriam, et destinatam voluntatem nostram :

8:19 And not that only: but he was also ordained by the churches companion of our travels, for this grace, which is administered by us, to the glory of the Lord and our determined will:

8:20 devitantes hoc, ne quis nos vituperet in hac plenitudine, quæ ministratur a nobis.

8:20 Avoiding this, lest any man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us.

8:21 Providemus enim bona non solum coram Deo, sed etiam coram hominibus.

8:21 For we forecast what may be good, not only before God but also before men.

8:22 Misimus autem cum illis et fratrem nostrum, quem probavimus in multis sæpe sollicitum esse : nunc autem multo sollicitiorem, confidentia multa in vos,

8:22 And we have sent with them our brother also, whom we have often proved diligent in many things, but now much more diligent: with much confidence in you,

8:23 sive pro Tito, qui est socius meus, et in vos adjutor, sive fratres nostri, Apostoli ecclesiarum, gloria Christi.

8:23 Either for Titus, who is my companion and fellow labourer towards you, or our brethren, the apostles of the churches, the glory of Christ.

8:24 Ostensionem ergo, quæ est caritatis vestræ, et nostræ gloriæ pro vobis, in illos ostendite in faciem ecclesiarum.

8:24 Wherefore shew ye to them, in the sight of the churches, the evidence of your charity and of our boasting on your behalf.

Chapter 9

9:1 Nam de ministerio, quod fit in sanctos ex abundanti est mihi scribere vobis.

9:1 For concerning the ministry that is done towards the saints, it is superfluous for me to write unto you.

9:2 Scio enim promptum animum vestrum : pro quo de vobis glorior apud Macedones. Quoniam et Achaia parata est ab anno præterito, et vestra æmulatio provocavit plurimos.

9:2 For I know your forward mind: for which I boast of you to the Macedonians, that Achaia also is ready from the year past. And your emulation hath provoked very many.

9:3 Misi autem fratres : ut ne quod gloriamur de vobis, evacuetur in hac parte, ut (quemadmodum dixi) parati sitis :

9:3 Now I have sent the brethren, that the thing which we boast of concerning you be not made void in this behalf, that (as I have said) you may be ready:

9:4 ne cum venerint Macedones mecum, et invenerint vos imparatos, erubescamus nos (ut non dicamus vos) in hac substantia.

9:4 Lest, when the Macedonians shall come with me and find you unprepared, we (not to say ye) should be ashamed in this matter.

9:5 Necessarium ergo existimavi rogare fratres, ut præveniant ad vos, et præparent repromissam benedictionem hanc paratam esse sic, quasi benedictionem, non tamquam avaritiam.

9:5 Therefore I thought it necessary to desire the brethren that they would go to you before and prepare this blessing before promised, to be ready, so as a blessing, not as covetousness.

9:6 Hoc autem dico : qui parce seminat, parce et metet : et qui seminat in benedictionibus, de benedictionibus et metet.

9:6 Now this I say: He who soweth sparingly shall also reap sparingly: and he who soweth in blessings shall also reap blessings.

9:7 Unusquisque, prout destinavit in corde suo, non ex tristitia, aut ex necessitate : hilarem enim datorem diligit Deus.

9:7 Every one as he hath determined in his heart, not with sadness or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

9:8 Potens est autem Deus omnem gratiam abundare facere in vobis : ut in omnibus semper omnem sufficientiam habentes, abundetis in omne opus bonum,

9:8 And God is able to make all grace abound in you: that ye always, having all sufficiently in all things, may abound to every good work,

9:9 sicut scriptum est : Dispersit, dedit pauperibus : justitia ejus manet in sæculum sæculi.

9:9 As it is written: He hath dispersed abroad, he hath given to the poor: his justice remaineth for ever.

9:10 Qui autem administrat semen seminanti : et panem ad manducandum præstabit, et multiplicabit semen vestrum, et augebit incrementa frugum justitiæ vestræ :

9:10 And he that ministereth seed to the sower will both give you bread to eat and will multiply your seed and increase the growth of the fruits of your justice:

9:11 ut in omnibus locupletati abundetis in omnem simplicitatem, quæ operatur per nos gratiarum actionem Deo.

9:11 That being enriched in all things, you may abound unto all simplicity which worketh through us thanksgiving to God.

9:12 Quoniam ministerium hujus officii non solum supplet ea quæ desunt sanctis, sed etiam abundat per multas gratiarum actiones in Domino,

9:12 Because the administration of this office doth not only supply the want of the saints, but aboundeth also by many thanksgivings in the Lord.

9:13 per probationem ministerii hujus, glorificantes Deum in obedientia confessionis vestræ, in Evangelium Christi, et simplicitate communicationis in illos, et in omnes,

9:13 By the proof of this ministry, glorifying God for the obedience of your confession unto the gospel of Christ and for the simplicity of your communicating unto them and unto all.

9:14 et in ipsorum obsecratione pro vobis, desiderantium vos propter eminentem gratiam Dei in vobis.

9:14 And in their praying for you, being desirous of you, because of the excellent grace of God in you.

9:15 Gratias Deo super inenarrabili dono ejus.

9:15 Thanks be to God for his unspeakable gift.

Chapter 10

10:1 Ipse autem ego Paulus obsecro vos per mansuetudinem et modestiam Christi, qui in facie quidem humilis sum inter vos, absens autem confido in vos.

10:1 Now I Paul, myself beseech you, by the mildness and modesty of Christ: who in presence indeed am lowly among you, but being absent am bold toward you.

10:2 Rogo autem vos ne præsens audeam per eam confidentiam, qua existimor audere in quosdam, qui arbitrantur nos tamquam secundum carnem ambulemus.

10:2 But I beseech you, that I may not be bold when I am present with that confidence wherewith I am thought to be bold, against some who reckon us as if we walked according to the flesh.

10:3 In carne enim ambulantes, non secundum carnem militamus.

10:3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh.

10:4 Nam arma militiæ nostræ non carnalia sunt, sed potentia Deo ad destructionem munitionum, consilia destruentes,

10:4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty to God, unto the pulling down of fortifications, destroying counsels,

10:5 et omnem altitudinem extollentem se adversus scientiam Dei, et in captivitatem redigentes omnem intellectum in obsequium Christi,

10:5 And every height that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God: and bringing into captivity every understanding unto the obedience of Christ:

10:6 et in promptu habentes ulcisci omnem inobedientiam, cum impleta fuerit vestra obedientia.

10:6 And having in readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience shall be fulfilled.

10:7 Quæ secundum faciem sunt, videte. Si quis confidit sibi Christi se esse, hoc cogitet iterum apud se : quia sicut ipse Christi est, ita et nos.

10:7 See the things that are according to outward appearance. If any man trust to himself, that he is Christ's let him think this again with himself, that as he is Christ's, so are we also.

10:8 Nam etsi amplius aliquid gloriatus fuero de potestate nostra, quam dedit nobis Dominus in ædificationem, et non in destructionem vestram, non erubescam.

10:8 For if also I should boast somewhat more of our power, which the Lord hath given us unto edification and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed.

10:9 Ut autem non existimer tamquam terrere vos per epistolas :

10:9 But that I may not be thought as it were to terrify you by epistles,

10:10 quoniam quidem epistolæ, inquiunt, graves sunt et fortes : præsentia autem corporis infirma, et sermo contemptibilis :

10:10 (For his epistles indeed, say they, are weighty and strong; but his bodily presence is weak and his speech contemptible):

10:11 hoc cogitet qui ejusmodi est, quia quales sumus verbo per epistolas absentes, tales et præsentes in facto.

10:11 Let such a one think this, that such as we are in word by epistles when absent, such also we will be indeed when present.

10:12 Non enim audemus inserere, aut comparare nos quibusdam, qui seipsos commendant : sed ipsi in nobis nosmetipsos metientes, et comparantes nosmetipsos nobis.

10:12 For we dare not match or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but we measure ourselves by ourselves and compare ourselves with ourselves.

10:13 Nos autem non in immensum gloriabimur, sed secundum mensuram regulæ, qua mensus est nobis Deus, mensuram pertingendi usque ad vos.

10:13 But we will not glory beyond our measure: but according to the measure of the rule which God hath measured to us, a measure to reach even unto you.

10:14 Non enim quasi non pertingentes ad vos, superextendimus nos : usque ad vos enim pervenimus in Evangelio Christi.

10:14 For we stretch not ourselves beyond our measure, as if we reached not unto you. For we are come as far as to you in the Gospel of Christ.

10:15 Non in immensum gloriantes in alienis laboribus : spem autem habentes crescentis fidei vestræ, in vobis magnificari secundum regulam nostram in abundantiam,

10:15 Not glorying beyond measure in other men's labours: but having hope of your increasing faith, to be magnified in you according to our rule abundantly.

10:16 etiam in illa, quæ ultra vos sunt, evangelizare, non in aliena regula in iis quæ præparata sunt gloriari.

10:16 Yea, unto those places that are beyond you to preach the gospel: not to glory in another man's rule, in those things that are made ready to our hand.

10:17 Qui autem gloriatur, in Domino glorietur.

10:17 But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

10:18 Non enim qui seipsum commendat, ille probatus est : sed quem Deus commendat.

10:18 For not he who commendeth himself is approved: but he, whom God commendeth.

Chapter 11

11:1 Utinam sustineretis modicum quid insipientiæ meæ, sed et supportare me :

11:1 Would to God you could bear with some little of my folly! But do bear with me.

11:2 æmulor enim vos Dei æmulatione. Despondi enim vos uni viro, virginem castam exhibere Christo.

11:2 For I am jealous of you with the jealousy of God. For I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.

11:3 Timeo autem ne sicut serpens Hevam seduxit astutia sua, ita corrumpantur sensus vestri, et excidant a simplicitate, quæ est in Christo.

11:3 But I fear lest, as the serpent seduced Eve by his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted and fall from the simplicity that is in Christ.

11:4 Nam si is qui venit, alium Christum prædicat, quem non prædicavimus, aut alium spiritum accipitis, quem non accepistis : aut aliud Evangelium, quod non recepistis : recte pateremini.

11:4 For if he that cometh preacheth another Christ, whom we have not preached; or if you receive another Spirit, whom you have not received; or another gospel, which you have not received: you might well bear with him.

11:5 Existimo enim nihil me minus fecisse a magnis Apostolis.

11:5 For I suppose that I have done nothing less than the great apostles.

11:6 Nam etsi imperitus sermone, sed non scientia, in omnibus autem manifestati sumus vobis.

11:6 For although I be rude in speech, yet not in knowledge: but in all things we have been made manifest to you.

11:7 Aut numquid peccatum feci, meipsum humilians, ut vos exaltemini ? quoniam gratis Evangelium Dei evangelizavi vobis ?

11:7 Or did I commit a fault, humbling myself that you might be exalted, because I preached unto you the Gospel of God freely?

11:8 Alias ecclesias expoliavi, accipiens stipendium ad ministerium vestrum.

11:8 I have taken from other churches, receiving wages of them for your ministry.

11:9 Et cum essem apud vos, et egerem, nulli onerosus fui : nam quod mihi deerat, suppleverunt fratres, qui venerunt a Macedonia : et in omnibus sine onere me vobis servavi, et servabo.

11:9 And, when I was present with you and wanted, I was chargeable to no man: for that which was wanting to me, the brethren supplied who came from Macedonia. And in all things I have kept myself from being burthensome to you: and so I will keep myself.

11:10 Est veritas Christi in me, quoniam hæc gloriatio non infringetur in me in regionibus Achaiæ.

11:10 The truth of Christ is in me, that this glorying shall not be broken off in me in the regions of Achaia.

11:11 Quare ? quia non diligo vos ? Deus scit.

11:11 Wherefore? Because I love you not? God knoweth it.

11:12 Quod autem facio, et faciam : ut amputem occasionem eorum qui volunt occasionem, ut in quo gloriantur, inveniantur sicut et nos.

11:12 But what I do, that I will do: that I may cut off the occasion from them that desire occasion: that wherein they glory, they may be found even as we.

11:13 Nam ejusmodi pseudoapostoli sunt operarii subdoli, transfigurantes se in apostolos Christi.

11:13 For such false apostles are deceitful workmen, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.

11:14 Et non mirum : ipse enim Satanas transfigurat se in angelum lucis.

11:14 And no wonder: for Satan himself transformeth himself into an angel of light.

11:15 Non est ergo magnum, si ministri ejus transfigurentur velut ministri justitiæ : quorum finis erit secundum opera ipsorum.

11:15 Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers be transformed as the ministers of justice, whose end shall be according to their works.

11:16 Iterum dico (ne quis me putet insipientem esse, alioquin velut insipientem accipite me, ut et ego modicum quid glorier),

11:16 I say again (Let no man think me to be foolish: otherwise take me as one foolish, that I also may glory a little):

11:17 quod loquor, non loquor secundum Deum, sed quasi in insipientia, in hac substantia gloriæ.

11:17 That which I speak, I speak not according to God: but as it were in foolishness, in this matter of glorying.

11:18 Quoniam multi gloriantur secundum carnem : et ego gloriabor.

11:18 Seeing that many glory according to the flesh, I will glory also.

11:19 Libenter enim suffertis insipientes, cum sitis ipsi sapientes.

11:19 For you gladly suffer the foolish: whereas yourselves are wise.

11:20 Sustinetis enim si quis vos in servitutem redigit, si quis devorat, si quis accipit, si quis extollitur, si quis in faciem vos cædit.

11:20 For you suffer if a man bring you into bondage, if a man devour you, if a man take from you, if a man be lifted up, if a man strike you on the face.

11:21 Secundum ignobilitatem dico, quasi nos infirmi fuerimus in hac parte. In quo quis audet (in insipientia dico) audeo et ego :

11:21 I seek according to dishonour, as if we had been weak in this part. Wherein if any man dare (I speak foolishly), I dare also.

11:22 Hebræi sunt, et ego : Israëlitæ sunt, et ego : semen Abrahæ sunt, et ego.

11:22 They are Hebrews: so am I. They are Israelites: so am I. They are the seed of Abraham: so am I.

11:23 Ministri Christi sunt (ut minus sapiens dico), plus ego : in laboribus plurimis, in carceribus abundantius, in plagis supra modum, in mortibus frequenter.

11:23 They are the ministers of Christ (I speak as one less wise): I am more; in many more labours, in prisons more frequently, in stripes above measure, in deaths often.

11:24 A Judæis quinquies, quadragenas, una minus, accepi.

11:24 Of the Jews five times did I receive forty stripes save one.

11:25 Ter virgis cæsus sum, semel lapidatus sum : ter naufragium feci, nocte et die in profundo maris fui,

11:25 Thrice was I beaten with rods: once I was stoned: thrice I suffered shipwreck: a night and a day I was in the depth of the sea.

11:26 in itineribus sæpe, periculis fluminum, periculis latronum, periculis ex genere, periculis ex gentibus, periculis in civitate, periculis in solitudine, periculis in mari, periculis in falsis fratribus :

11:26 In journeying often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils from my own nation, in perils from the Gentiles, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils from false brethren:

11:27 in labore et ærumna, in vigiliis multis, in fame et siti, in jejuniis multis, in frigore et nuditate,

11:27 In labour and painfulness, in much watchings, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness:

11:28 præter illa quæ extrinsecus sunt, instantia mea quotidiana, sollicitudo omnium ecclesiarum.

11:28 Besides those things which are without: my daily instance, the solicitude for all the churches.

11:29 Quis infirmatur, et ego non infirmor ? quis scandalizatur, et ego non uror ?

11:29 Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is scandalized, and I am not on fire?

11:30 Si gloriari oportet, quæ infirmitatis meæ sunt, gloriabor.

11:30 If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things that concern my infirmity.

11:31 Deus et Pater Domini nostri Jesu Christi, qui est benedictus in sæcula, scit quod non mentior.

11:31 The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who is blessed for ever, knoweth that I lie not.

11:32 Damasci præpositus gentis Aretæ regis custodiebat civitatem Damascenorum ut me comprehenderet :

11:32 At Damascus, the governor of the nation under Aretas the king, guarded the city of the Damascenes, to apprehend me.

11:33 et per fenestram in sporta dimissus sum per murum, et sic effugi manus ejus.

11:33 And through a window in a basket was I let down by the wall: and so escaped his hands.

Chapter 12

12:1 Si gloriari oportet (non expedit quidem), veniam autem ad visiones et revelationes Domini.

12:1 If I must glory (it is not expedient indeed) but I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.

12:2 Scio hominem in Christo ante annos quatuordecim, sive in corpore nescio, sive extra corpus nescio, Deus scit, raptum hujusmodi usque ad tertium cælum.

12:2 I know a man in Christ: above fourteen years ago (whether in the body, I know not, or out of the body, I know not: God knoweth), such a one caught up to the third heaven.

12:3 Et scio hujusmodi hominem sive in corpore, sive extra corpus nescio, Deus scit :

12:3 And I know such a man (whether in the body, or out of the body, I know not: God knoweth):

12:4 quoniam raptus est in paradisum : et audivit arcana verba, quæ non licet homini loqui.

12:4 That he was caught up into paradise and heard secret words which it is not granted to man to utter.

12:5 Pro hujusmodi gloriabor : pro me autem nihil gloriabor nisi in infirmitatibus meis.

12:5 For such an one I will glory: but for myself I will glory nothing but in my infirmities.

12:6 Nam etsi voluero gloriari, non ero insipiens : veritatem enim dicam : parco autem, ne quis me existimet supra id quod videt in me, aut aliquid audit ex me.

12:6 For though I should have a mind to glory, I shall not be foolish: for I will say the truth. But I forbear, lest any man should think of me above that which he seeth in me, or any thing he heareth from me.

12:7 Et ne magnitudo revelationum extollat me, datus est mihi stimulus carnis meæ angelus Satanæ, qui me colaphizet.

12:7 And lest the greatness of the revelations should exalt me, there was given me a sting of my flesh, an angel of Satan, to buffet me.

12:8 Propter quod ter Dominum rogavi ut discederet a me :

12:8 For which thing, thrice I besought the Lord that it might depart from me.

12:9 et dixit mihi : Sufficit tibi gratia mea : nam virtus in infirmitate perficitur. Libenter igitur gloriabor in infirmitatibus meis, ut inhabitet in me virtus Christi.

12:9 And he said to me: My grace is sufficient for thee: for power is made perfect in infirmity. Gladly therefore will I glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may dwell in me.

12:10 Propter quod placeo mihi in infirmitatibus meis, in contumeliis, in necessitatibus, in persecutionibus, in angustiis pro Christo : cum enim infirmor, tunc potens sum.

12:10 For which cause I please myself in my infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ. For when I am weak, then am I powerful.

12:11 Factus sum insipiens, vos me coëgistis. Ego enim a vobis debui commendari : nihil enim minus fui ab iis, qui sunt supra modum Apostoli : tametsi nihil sum :

12:11 I am become foolish. You have compelled me: for I ought to have been commended by you. For I have no way come short of them that are above measure apostles, although I be nothing.

12:12 signa tamen apostolatus mei facta sunt super vos in omni patientia, in signis, et prodigiis, et virtutibus.

12:12 Yet the signs of my apostleship have been wrought on you, in all patience, in signs and wonders and mighty deeds.

12:13 Quid est enim, quod minus habuistis præ ceteris ecclesiis, nisi quod ego ipse non gravavi vos ? donate mihi hanc injuriam.

12:13 For what is there that you have had less than the other churches but that I myself was not burthensome to you? Pardon me this injury.

12:14 Ecce tertio hoc paratus sum venire ad vos : et non ero gravis vobis. Non enim quæro quæ vestra sunt, sed vos. Nec enim debent filii parentibus thesaurizare, sed parentes filiis.

12:14 Behold now the third time I am ready to come to you and I will not be burthensome unto you. For I seek not the things that are yours, but you. For neither ought the children to lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children.

12:15 Ego autem libentissime impendam, et super impendar ipse pro animabus vestris : licet plus vos diligens, minus diligar.

12:15 But I most gladly will spend and be spent myself for your souls: although loving you more, I be loved less.

12:16 Sed esto : ego vos non gravavi : sed cum essem astutus, dolo vos cepi.

12:16 But be it so: I did not burthen you: but being crafty, I caught you by guile.

12:17 Numquid per aliquem eorum, quod misi ad vos, circumveni vos ?

12:17 Did I overreach you by any of them whom I sent to you?

12:18 Rogavi Titum, et misi cum illo fratrem. Numquid Titus vos circumvenit ? nonne eodem spiritu ambulavimus ? nonne iisdem vestigiis ?

12:18 I desired Titus: and I sent with him a brother. Did Titus overreach you? Did we not walk with the same spirit? Did we not in the same steps?

12:19 Olim putatis quod excusemus nos apud vos ? coram Deo in Christo loquimur : omnia autem, carissimi, propter ædificationem vestram.

12:19 Of old, think you that we excuse ourselves to you? We speak before God in Christ: but all things, my dearly beloved, for your edification.

12:20 Timeo enim ne forte cum venero, non quales volo, inveniam vos : et ego inveniar a vobis, qualem non vultis : ne forte contentiones, æmulationes, animositates, dissensiones, detractiones, susurrationes, inflationes, seditiones sint inter vos :

12:20 For I fear lest perhaps, when I come, I shall not find you such as I would, and that I shall be found by you such as you would not. Lest perhaps contentions, envyings, animosities, dissensions, detractions, whisperings, swellings, seditions, be among you.

12:21 ne iterum cum venero, humiliet me Deus apud vos, et lugeam multos ex iis qui ante peccaverunt, et non egerunt pœnitentiam super immunditia, et fornicatione, et impudicitia, quam gesserunt.

12:21 Lest again, when I come, God humble me among you: and I mourn many of them that sinned before and have not done penance for the uncleanness and fornication and lasciviousness that they have committed.

Chapter 13

13:1 Ecce tertio hoc venio ad vos : in ore duorum vel trium testium stabit omne verbum.

13:1 Behold, this is the third time I am coming to you: In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word stand.

13:2 Prædixi, et prædico, ut præsens, et nunc absens iis qui ante peccaverunt, et ceteris omnibus, quoniam si venero iterum, non parcam.

13:2 I have told before and foretell, as present and now absent, to them that sinned before and to all the rest, that if I come again, I will not spare.

13:3 An experimentum quæritis ejus, qui in me loquitur Christus, qui in vobis non infirmatur, sed potens est in vobis ?

13:3 Do you seek a proof of Christ that speaketh in me, who towards you is not weak, but is mighty in you?

13:4 Nam etsi crucifixus est ex infirmitate : sed vivit ex virtute Dei. Nam et nos infirmi sumus in illo : sed vivemus cum eo ex virtute Dei in vobis.

13:4 For although he was crucified through weakness, yet he liveth by the power of God. For we also are weak in him: but we shall live with him by the power of God towards you.

13:5 Vosmetipsos tentate si estis in fide : ipsi vos probate. An non cognoscitis vosmetipsos quia Christus Jesus in vobis est ? nisi forte reprobi estis.

13:5 Try your own selves if you be in the faith: prove ye yourselves. Know you not your own selves, that Christ Jesus is in you, unless perhaps you be reprobates?

13:6 Spero autem quod cognoscetis, quia nos non sumus reprobi.

13:6 But I trust that you shall know that we are not reprobates.

13:7 Oramus autem Deum ut nihil mali faciatis, non ut nos probati appareamus, sed ut vos quod bonum est faciatis : nos autem ut reprobi simus.

13:7 Now we pray God that you may do no evil, not that we may appear approved, but that you may do that which is good and that we may be as reprobates.

13:8 Non enim possumus aliquid adversus veritatem, sed pro veritate.

13:8 For we can do nothing against the truth: but for the truth.

13:9 Gaudemus enim, quoniam nos infirmi sumus, vos autem potentes estis. Hoc et oramus, vestram consummationem.

13:9 For we rejoice that we are weak and you are strong. This also we pray for, your perfection.

13:10 Ideo hæc absens scribo, ut non præsens durius agam secundum potestatem, quam Dominus dedit mihi in ædificationem, et non in destructionem.

13:10 Therefore I write these things, being absent, that, being present, I may not deal more severely, according to the power which the Lord hath given me unto edification and not unto destruction.

13:11 De cetero, fratres, gaudete, perfecti estote, exhortamini, idem sapite, pacem habete, et Deus pacis et dilectionis erit vobiscum.

13:11 For the rest, brethren, rejoice, be perfect, take exhortation, be of one mind, have peace. And the God of grace and of love shall be with you.

13:12 Salutate invicem in osculo sancto. Salutant vos omnes sancti.

13:12 Salute one another with a holy kiss. All the saints salute you.

13:13 Gratia Domini nostri Jesu Christi, et caritas Dei, et communicatio Sancti Spiritus sit cum omnibus vobis. Amen.

13:13 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the charity of God and the communication of the Holy Ghost be with you all. Amen.

Galatians

Chapter 1

1:1 Paulus, Apostolus non ab hominibus, neque per hominem, sed per Jesum Christum, et Deum Patrem, qui suscitavit eum a mortuis :

1:1 Paul, an apostle, not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead:

1:2 et qui mecum sunt omnes fratres, ecclesiis Galatiæ.

1:2 And all the brethren who are with me: to the churches of Galatia.

1:3 Gratia vobis, et pax a Deo Patre, et Domino nostro Jesu Christo,

1:3 Grace be to you, and peace from God the Father and from our Lord Jesus Christ,

1:4 qui dedit semetipsum pro peccatis nostris, ut eriperet nos de præsenti sæculo nequam, secundum voluntatem Dei et Patris nostri,

1:4 Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present wicked world, according to the will of God and our Father:

1:5 cui est gloria in sæcula sæculorum. Amen.

1:5 To whom is glory for ever and ever. Amen.

1:6 Miror quod sic tam cito transferimini ab eo qui vos vocavit in gratiam Christi in aliud Evangelium :

1:6 I wonder that you are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ, unto another gospel.

1:7 quod non est aliud, nisi sunt aliqui qui vos conturbant, et volunt convertere Evangelium Christi.

1:7 Which is not another: only there are some that trouble you and would pervert the gospel of Christ.

1:8 Sed licet nos aut angelus de cælo evangelizet vobis præterquam quod evangelizavimus vobis, anathema sit.

1:8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach a gospel to you besides that which we have preached to you, let him be anathema.

1:9 Sicut prædiximus, et nunc iterum dico : si quis vobis evangelizaverit præter id quod accepistis, anathema sit.

1:9 As we said before, so now I say again: If any one preach to you a gospel, besides that which you have received, let him be anathema.

1:10 Modo enim hominibus suadeo, an Deo ? an quæro hominibus placere ? si adhuc hominibus placerem, Christi servus non essem.

1:10 For do I now persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to please men? If I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.

1:11 Notum enim vobis facio, fratres, Evangelium, quod evangelizatum est a me, quia non est secundum hominem :

1:11 For I give you to understand, brethren, that the gospel which was preached by me is not according to man.

1:12 neque enim ego ab homine accepi illud, neque didici, sed per revelationem Jesu Christi.

1:12 For neither did I receive it of man: nor did I learn it but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.

1:13 Audistis enim conversationem meam aliquando in Judaismo : quoniam supra modum persequebar Ecclesiam Dei, et expugnabam illam,

1:13 For you have heard of my conversation in time past in the Jews' religion: how that, beyond measure, I persecuted the church of God and wasted it.

1:14 et proficiebam in Judaismo supra multos coætaneos meos in genere meo, abundantius æmulator existens paternarum mearum traditionum.

1:14 And I made progress in the Jew's religion above many of my equals in my own nation, being more abundantly zealous for the traditions of my fathers.

1:15 Cum autem placuit ei, qui me segregavit ex utero matris meæ, et vocavit per gratiam suam,

1:15 But when it pleased him who separated me from my mother's womb and called me by his grace,

1:16 ut revelaret Filium suum in me, ut evangelizarem illum in gentibus : continuo non acquievi carni et sanguini,

1:16 To reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the Gentiles: immediately I condescended not to flesh and blood.

1:17 neque veni Jerosolymam ad antecessores meos Apostolos : sed abii in Arabiam, et iterum reversus sum Damascum :

1:17 Neither went I to Jerusalem, to the apostles who were before me: but I went into Arabia, and again I returned to Damascus.

1:18 deinde post annos tres veni Jerosolymam videre Petrum, et mansi apud eum diebus quindecim :

1:18 Then, after three years, I went to Jerusalem to see Peter: and I tarried with him fifteen days.

1:19 alium autem Apostolorum vidi neminem, nisi Jacobum fratrem Domini.

1:19 But other of the apostles I saw none, saving James the brother of the Lord.

1:20 Quæ autem scribo vobis, ecce coram Deo, quia non mentior.

1:20 Now the things which I write to you, behold, before God, I lie not.

1:21 Deinde veni in partes Syriæ, et Ciliciæ.

1:21 Afterwards, I came into the regions of Syria and Cilicia.

1:22 Eram autem ignotus facie ecclesiis Judææ, quæ erant in Christo :

1:22 And I was unknown by face to the churches of Judea, which were in Christ:

1:23 tantum autem auditum habebant quoniam qui persequebatur nos aliquando, nunc evangelizat fidem, quam aliquando expugnabat :

1:23 But they had heard only: He, who persecuted us in times past doth now preach the faith which once he impugned.

1:24 et in me clarificabant Deum.

1:24 And they glorified God in me.

Chapter 2

2:1 Deinde post annos quatuordecim, iterum ascendi Jerosolymam cum Barnaba, assumpto et Tito.

2:1 Then, after fourteen years, I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus also with me.

2:2 Ascendi autem secundum revelationem : et contuli cum illis Evangelium, quod prædico in gentibus, seorsum autem iis qui videbantur aliquid esse : ne forte in vacuum currerem, aut cucurrissem.

2:2 And I went up according to revelation and communicated to them the gospel which I preach among the Gentiles: but apart to them who seemed to be some thing: lest perhaps I should run or had run in vain.

2:3 Sed neque Titus, qui mecum erat, cum esset gentilis, compulsus est circumcidi :

2:3 But neither Titus, who was with me, being a Gentile, was compelled to be circumcised.

2:4 sed propter subintroductos falsos fratres, qui subintroierunt explorare libertatem nostram, quam habemus in Christo Jesu, ut nos in servitutem redigerent.

2:4 But because of false brethren unawares brought in, who came in privately to spy our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into servitude.

2:5 Quibus neque ad horam cessimus subjectione, ut veritas Evangelii permaneat apud vos :

2:5 To whom we yielded not by subjection: no, not for an hour: that the truth of the gospel might continue with you.

2:6 ab iis autem, qui videbantur esse aliquid (quales aliquando fuerint, nihil mea interest : Deus personam hominis non accipit) : mihi enim qui videbantur esse aliquid, nihil contulerunt.

2:6 But of them who seemed to be some thing, (what they were some time it is nothing to me, God accepteth not the person of man): for to me they that seemed to be some thing added nothing.

2:7 Sed e contra cum vidissent quod creditum est mihi Evangelium præputii, sicut et Petro circumcisionis

2:7 But contrariwise, when they had seen that to me was committed the gospel of the uncircumcision, as to Peter was that of the circumcision.

2:8 (qui enim operatus est Petro in apostolatum circumcisionis, operatus est et mihi inter gentes) :

2:8 (For he who wrought in Peter to the apostleship of the circumcision wrought in me also among the Gentiles.)

2:9 et cum cognovissent gratiam, quæ data est mihi, Jacobus, et Cephas, et Joannes, qui videbantur columnæ esse, dextras dederunt mihi, et Barnabæ societatis : ut nos in gentes, ipsi autem in circumcisionem :

2:9 And when they had known the grace that was given to me, James and Cephas and John, who seemed to be pillars, gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship: that we should go unto the Gentiles, and they unto the circumcision:

2:10 tantum ut pauperum memores essemus, quod etiam sollicitus fui hoc ipsum facere.

2:10 Only that we should be mindful of the poor: which same thing also I was careful to do.

2:11 Cum autem venisset Cephas Antiochiam, in faciem ei restiti, quia reprehensibilis erat.

2:11 But when Cephas was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed.

2:12 Prius enim quam venirent quidam a Jacobo, cum gentibus edebat : cum autem venissent, subtrahebat, et segregabat se, timens eos qui ex circumcisione erant.

2:12 For before that some came from James, he did eat with the Gentiles: but when they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing them who were of the circumcision.

2:13 Et simulationi ejus consenserunt ceteri Judæi, ita ut et Barnabas duceretur ab eis in illam simulationem.

2:13 And to his dissimulation the rest of the Jews consented: so that Barnabas also was led by them into that dissimulation.

2:14 Sed cum vidissem quod non recte ambularent ad veritatem Evangelii, dixi Cephæ coram omnibus : Si tu, cum Judæus sis, gentiliter vivis, et non judaice : quomodo gentes cogis judaizare ?

2:14 But when I saw that they walked not uprightly unto the truth of the gospel, I said to Cephas before them all: If thou, being a Jew, livest after the manner of the Gentiles and not as the Jews do, how dost thou compel the Gentiles to live as do the Jews?

2:15 Nos natura Judæi, et non ex gentibus peccatores.

2:15 We by nature are Jews: and not of the Gentiles, sinners.

2:16 Scientes autem quod non justificatur homo ex operibus legis, nisi per fidem Jesu Christi : et nos in Christo Jesu credimus, ut justificemur ex fide Christi, et non ex operibus legis : propter quod ex operibus legis non justificabitur omnis caro.

2:16 But knowing that man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, we also believe in Christ Jesus, that we may be justified by the faith of Christ and not by the works of the law: because by the works of the law no flesh shall be justified.

2:17 Quod si quærentes justificari in Christo, inventi sumus et ipsi peccatores, numquid Christus peccati minister est ? Absit.

2:17 But if, while we seek to be justified in Christ, we ourselves also are found sinners, is Christ then the minister of sin? God forbid!

2:18 Si enim quæ destruxi, iterum hæc ædifico : prævaricatorem me constituo.

2:18 For if I build up again the things which I have destroyed, I make myself a prevaricator.

2:19 Ego enim per legem, legi mortuus sum, ut Deo vivam : Christo confixus sum cruci.

2:19 For I, through the law, am dead to the law, that I may live to God; with Christ I am nailed to the cross.

2:20 Vivo autem, jam non ego : vivit vero in me Christus. Quod autem nunc vivo in carne : in fide vivo Filii Dei, qui dilexit me, et tradidit semetipsum pro me.

2:20 And I live, now not I: but Christ liveth in me. And that I live now in the flesh: I live in the faith of the Son of God, who loved me and delivered himself for me.

2:21 Non abjicio gratiam Dei. Si enim per legem justitia, ergo gratis Christus mortuus est.

2:21 I cast not away the grace of God. For if justice be by the law, then Christ died in vain.

Chapter 3

3:1 O insensati Galatæ, quis vos fascinavit non obedire veritati, ante quorum oculos Jesus Christus præscriptus est, in vobis crucifixus ?

3:1 O senseless Galatians, who hath bewitched you that you should not obey the truth: before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been set forth, crucified among you?

3:2 Hoc solum a vobis volo discere : ex operibus legis Spiritum accepistis, an ex auditu fidei ?

3:2 This only would I learn of you: Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law or by the hearing of faith?

3:3 sic stulti estis, ut cum Spiritu cœperitis, nunc carne consummemini ?

3:3 Are you so foolish that, whereas you began in the Spirit, you would now be made perfect by the flesh?

3:4 tanta passi estis sine causa ? si tamen sine causa.

3:4 Have you suffered so great things in vain? If it be yet in vain.

3:5 Qui ergo tribuit vobis Spiritum, et operatur virtutes in vobis : ex operibus legis, an ex auditu fidei ?

3:5 He therefore who giveth to you the Spirit and worketh miracles among you: doth he do it by the works of the law or by the hearing of the faith?

3:6 Sicut scriptum est : Abraham credidit Deo, et reputatum est illi ad justitiam :

3:6 As it is written: Abraham believed God: and it was reputed to him unto justice.

3:7 cognoscite ergo quia qui ex fide sunt, ii sunt filii Abrahæ.

3:7 Know ye, therefore, that they who are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham.

3:8 Providens autem Scriptura quia ex fide justificat gentes Deus, prænuntiavit Abrahæ : Quia benedicentur in te omnes gentes.

3:8 And the scripture, foreseeing that God justifieth the Gentiles by faith, told unto Abraham before: In thee shall all nations be blessed.

3:9 Igitur qui ex fide sunt, benedicentur cum fideli Abraham.

3:9 Therefore, they that are of faith shall be blessed with faithful Abraham.

3:10 Quicumque enim ex operibus legis sunt, sub maledicto sunt. Scriptum est enim : Maledictus omnis qui non permanserit in omnibus quæ scripta sunt in libro legis ut faciat ea.

3:10 For as many as are of the works of the law are under a curse. For it is written: Cursed is every one that abideth, not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.

3:11 Quoniam autem in lege nemo justificatur apud Deum, manifestum est : quia justus ex fide vivit.

3:11 But that in the law no man is justified with God, it is manifest: because the just man liveth by faith.

3:12 Lex autem non est ex fide, sed : Qui fecerit ea, vivet in illis.

3:12 But the law is not of faith: but he that doth those things shall live in them.

3:13 Christus nos redemit de maledicto legis, factus pro nobis maledictum : quia scriptum est : Maledictus omnis qui pendet in ligno :

3:13 Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us (for it is written: Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree).

3:14 ut in gentibus benedictio Abrahæ fieret in Christo Jesu, ut pollicitationem Spiritus accipiamus per fidem.

3:14 That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Christ Jesus: that we may receive the promise of the Spirit by faith.

3:15 Fratres (secundum hominem dico) tamen hominis confirmatum testamentum nemo spernit, aut superordinat.

3:15 Brethren (I speak after the manner of man), yet a man's testament, if it be confirmed, no man despiseth nor addeth to it.

3:16 Abrahæ dictæ sunt promissiones, et semini ejus. Non dicit : Et seminibus, quasi in multis : sed quasi in uno : Et semini tuo, qui est Christus.

3:16 To Abraham were the promises made and to his seed. He saith not: And to his seeds as of many. But as of one: And to thy seed, which is Christ.

3:17 Hoc autem dico, testamentum confirmatum a Deo : quæ post quadringentos et triginta annos facta est lex, non irritum facit ad evacuandam promissionem.

3:17 Now this I say: that the testament which was confirmed by God, the law which was made after four hundred and thirty years doth not disannul, to make the promise of no effect.

3:18 Nam si ex lege hæreditas, jam non ex promissione. Abrahæ autem per repromissionem donavit Deus.

3:18 For if the inheritance be of the law, it is no more of promise. But God gave it to Abraham by promise.

3:19 Quid igitur lex ? Propter transgressiones posita est donec veniret semen, cui promiserat, ordinata per angelos in manu mediatoris.

3:19 Why then was the law? It was set because of transgressions, until the seed should come to whom he made the promise, being ordained by angels in the hand of a mediator.

3:20 Mediator autem unius non est : Deus autem unus est.

3:20 Now a mediator is not of one: but God is one.

3:21 Lex ergo adversus promissa Dei ? Absit. Si enim data esset lex, quæ posset vivificare, vere ex lege esset justitia.

3:21 Was the law then against the promises of God: God forbid! For if there had been a law given which could give life, verily justice should have been by the law.

3:22 Sed conclusit Scriptura omnia sub peccato, ut promissio ex fide Jesu Christi daretur credentibus.

3:22 But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise, by the faith of Jesus Christ, might be given to them that believe.

3:23 Prius autem quam veniret fides, sub lege custodiebamur conclusi in eam fidem quæ revelanda erat.

3:23 But before the faith came, we were kept under the law shut up, unto that faith which was to be revealed.

3:24 Itaque lex pædagogus noster fuit in Christo, ut ex fide justificemur.

3:24 Wherefore the law was our pedagogue in Christ: that we might be justified by faith.

3:25 At ubi venit fides, jam non sumus sub pædagogo.

3:25 But after the faith is come, we are no longer under a pedagogue.

3:26 Omnes enim filii Dei estis per fidem, quæ est in Christo Jesu.

3:26 For you are all the children of God, by faith in Christ Jesus.

3:27 Quicumque enim in Christo baptizati estis, Christum induistis.

3:27 For as many of you as have been baptized in Christ have put on Christ.

3:28 Non est Judæus, neque Græcus : non est servus, neque liber : non est masculus, neque femina. Omnes enim vos unum estis in Christo Jesu.

3:28 There is neither Jew nor Greek: there is neither bond nor free: there is neither male nor female. For you are all one in Christ Jesus.

3:29 Si autem vos Christi, ergo semen Abrahæ estis, secundum promissionem hæredes.

3:29 And if you be Christ's, then are you the seed of Abraham, heirs according to the promise.

Chapter 4

4:1 Dico autem : quanto tempore hæres parvulus est, nihil differt a servo, cum sit dominus omnium :

4:1 As long as the heir is a child, he differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all,

4:2 sed sub tutoribus et actoribus est usque ad præfinitum tempus a patre :

4:2 But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed by the father.

4:3 ita et nos cum essemus parvuli, sub elementis mundi eramus servientes.

4:3 So we also, when we were children, were serving under the elements of the world.

4:4 At ubi venit plenitudo temporis, misit Deus Filium suum factum ex muliere, factum sub lege,

4:4 But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent his Son, made of a woman, made under the law:

4:5 ut eos, qui sub lege erant, redimeret, ut adoptionem filiorum reciperemus.

4:5 That he might redeem them who were under the law: that we might receive the adoption of sons.

4:6 Quoniam autem estis filii, misit Deus Spiritum Filii sui in corda vestra, clamantem : Abba, Pater.

4:6 And because you are sons, God hath sent the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying: Abba, Father.

4:7 Itaque jam non est servus, sed filius : quod si filius, et hæres per Deum.

4:7 Therefore, now he is not a servant, but a son. And if a son, an heir also through God.

4:8 Sed tunc quidem ignorantes Deum, iis, qui natura non sunt dii, serviebatis.

4:8 But then indeed, not knowing God, you served them who, by nature, are not gods.

4:9 Nunc autem cum cognoveritis Deum, immo cogniti sitis a Deo : quomodo convertimini iterum ad infirma et egena elementa, quibus denuo servire vultis ?

4:9 But now, after that you have known God, or rather are known by God: how turn you again to the weak and needy elements which you desire to serve again?

4:10 Dies observatis, et menses, et tempora, et annos.

4:10 You observe days and months and times, and years.

4:11 Timeo vos, ne forte sine causa laboraverim in vobis.

4:11 I am afraid of you, lest perhaps I have laboured in vain among you.

4:12 Estote sicut ego, quia et ego sicut vos : fratres, obsecro vos. Nihil me læsistis.

4:12 Be ye as I, because I also am as you brethren, I beseech you. You have not injured me at all.

4:13 Scitis autem quia per infirmitatem carnis evangelizavi vobis jampridem : et tentationem vestram in carne mea

4:13 And you know how, through infirmity of the flesh, I preached the gospel to you heretofore: and your temptation in my flesh

4:14 non sprevistis, neque respuistis : sed sicut angelum Dei excepistis me, sicut Christum Jesum.

4:14 You despised not, nor rejected: but received me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus.

4:15 Ubi est ergo beatitudo vestra ? testimonium enim perhibeo vobis, quia, si fieri posset, oculos vestros eruissetis, et dedissetis mihi.

4:15 Where is then your blessedness? For I bear you witness that, if it could be done, you would have plucked out your own eyes and would have given them to me.

4:16 Ergo inimicus vobis factus sum, verum dicens vobis ?

4:16 Am I then become your enemy, because I tell you the truth?

4:17 Æmulantur vos non bene : sed excludere vos volunt, ut illos æmulemini.

4:17 They are zealous in your regard not well: but they would exclude you, that you might be zealous for them.

4:18 Bonum autem æmulamini in bono semper : et non tantum cum præsens sum apud vos.

4:18 But be zealous for that which is good in a good thing always: and not only when I am present with you.

4:19 Filioli mei, quos iterum parturio, donec formetur Christus in vobis :

4:19 My little children, of whom I am in labour again, until Christ be formed in you.

4:20 vellem autem esse apud vos modo, et mutare vocem meam : quoniam confundor in vobis.

4:20 And I would willingly be present with you now and change my voice: because I am ashamed for you.

4:21 Dicite mihi qui sub lege vultis esse : legem non legistis ?

4:21 Tell me, you that desire to be under the law, have you not read the law?

4:22 Scriptum est enim : Quoniam Abraham duos filios habuit : unum de ancilla, et unum de libera.

4:22 For it is written that Abraham had two sons: the one by a bondwoman and the other by a free woman.

4:23 Sed qui de ancilla, secundum carnem natus est : qui autem de libera, per repromissionem :

4:23 But he who was of the bondwoman was born according to the flesh: but he of the free woman was by promise.

4:24 quæ sunt per allegoriam dicta. Hæc enim sunt duo testamenta. Unum quidem in monte Sina, in servitutem generans, quæ est Agar :

4:24 Which things are said by an allegory. For these are the two testaments. The one from Mount Sina, engendering unto bondage, which is Agar.

4:25 Sina enim mons est in Arabia, qui conjunctus est ei quæ nunc est Jerusalem, et servit cum filiis suis.

4:25 For Sina is a mountain in Arabia, which hath affinity to that Jerusalem which now is: and is in bondage with her children.

4:26 Illa autem, quæ sursum est Jerusalem, libera est, quæ est mater nostra.

4:26 But that Jerusalem which is above is free: which is our mother.

4:27 Scriptum est enim : Lætare, sterilis, quæ non paris ; erumpe et clama, quæ non parturis : quia multi filii desertæ, magis quam ejus quæ habet virum.

4:27 For it is written: Rejoice, thou barren, that bearest not: break forth and cry thou that travailest not: for many are the children of the desolate, more than of her that hath a husband.

4:28 Nos autem, fratres, secundum Isaac promissionis filii sumus.

4:28 Now we, brethren, as Isaac was, are the children of promise.

4:29 Sed quomodo tunc is, qui secundum carnem natus fuerat, persequebatur eum qui secundum spiritum : ita et nunc.

4:29 But as then he that was born according to the flesh persecuted him that was after the spirit: so also it is now.

4:30 Sed quid dicit Scriptura ? Ejice ancillam, et filium ejus : non enim hæres erit filius ancillæ cum filio liberæ.

4:30 But what saith the scripture? Cast out the bondwoman and her son: for the son of the bondwoman shall not be heir with the son of the free woman.

4:31 Itaque, fratres, non sumus ancillæ filii, sed liberæ : qua libertate Christus nos liberavit.

4:31 So then, brethren, we are not the children of the bondwoman but of the free: by the freedom wherewith Christ has made us free.

Chapter 5

5:1 State, et nolite iterum jugo servitutis contineri.

5:1 Stand fast and be not held again under the yoke of bondage.

5:2 Ecce ego Paulus dico vobis : quoniam si circumcidamini, Christus vobis nihil proderit.

5:2 Behold, I Paul tell you, that if you be circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing.

5:3 Testificor autem rursus omni homini circumcidenti se, quoniam debitor est universæ legis faciendæ.

5:3 And I testify again to every man circumcising himself that he is a debtor to do the whole law.

5:4 Evacuati estis a Christo, qui in lege justificamini : a gratia excidistis.

5:4 You are made void of Christ, you who are justified in the law: you are fallen from grace.

5:5 Nos enim spiritu ex fide, spem justitiæ exspectamus.

5:5 For we in spirit, by faith, wait for the hope of justice.

5:6 Nam in Christo Jesu neque circumcisio aliquid valet, neque præputium : sed fides, quæ per caritatem operatur.

5:6 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing nor uncircumcision: but faith that worketh by Charity.

5:7 Currebatis bene : quis vos impedivit veritati non obedire ?

5:7 You did run well. What hath hindered you, that you should not obey the truth?

5:8 persuasio hæc non est ex eo, qui vocat vos.

5:8 This persuasion is not from him that calleth you.

5:9 Modicum fermentum totam massam corrumpit.

5:9 A little leaven corrupteth the whole lump.

5:10 Ego confido in vobis in Domino, quod nihil aliud sapietis : qui autem conturbat vos, portabit judicium, quicumque est ille.

5:10 I have confidence in you in the Lord that you will not be of another mind: but he that troubleth you shall bear the judgment, whosoever he be.

5:11 Ego autem, fratres, si circumcisionem adhuc prædico : quid adhuc persecutionem patior ? ergo evacuatum est scandalum crucis.

5:11 And I, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why do I yet suffer persecution? Then is the scandal of the cross made void.

5:12 Utinam et abscindantur qui vos conturbant.

5:12 I would they were even cut off, who trouble you.

5:13 Vos enim in libertatem vocati estis, fratres : tantum ne libertatem in occasionem detis carnis, sed per caritatem Spiritus servite invicem.

5:13 For you, brethren, have been called unto liberty. Only make not liberty an occasion to the flesh: but by charity of the spirit serve one another.

5:14 Omnis enim lex in uno sermone impletur : Diliges proximum tuum sicut teipsum.

5:14 For all the law is fulfilled in one word: Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

5:15 Quod si invicem mordetis, et comeditis : videte ne ab invicem consumamini.

5:15 But if you bite and devour one another: take heed you be not consumed one of another.

5:16 Dico autem : Spiritu ambulate, et desideria carnis non perficietis.

5:16 I say then: Walk in the spirit: and you shall not fulfill the lusts of the flesh.

5:17 Caro enim concupiscit adversus spiritum, spiritus autem adversus carnem : hæc enim sibi invicem adversantur, ut non quæcumque vultis, illa faciatis.

5:17 For the flesh lusteth against the spirit: and the spirit against the flesh: For these are contrary one to another: so that you do not the things that you would.

5:18 Quod si Spiritu ducimini, non estis sub lege.

5:18 But if you are led by the spirit, you are not under the law.

5:19 Manifesta sunt autem opera carnis, quæ sunt fornicatio, immunditia, impudicitia, luxuria,

5:19 Now the works of the flesh are manifest: which are fornication, uncleanness, immodesty, luxury,

5:20 idolorum servitus, veneficia, inimicitiæ, contentiones, æmulationes, iræ, rixæ, dissensiones, sectæ,

5:20 Idolatry, witchcrafts, enmities, contentions, emulations, wraths, quarrels, dissensions, sects,

5:21 invidiæ, homicidia, ebrietates, comessationes, et his similia, quæ prædico vobis, sicut prædixi : quoniam qui talia agunt, regnum Dei non consequentur.

5:21 Envies, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like. Of the which I foretell you, as I have foretold to you, that they who do such things shall not obtain the kingdom of God.

5:22 Fructus autem Spiritus est caritas, gaudium, pax, patientia, benignitas, bonitas, longanimitas,

5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is, charity, joy, peace, patience, benignity, goodness, longanimity,

5:23 mansuetudo, fides, modestia, continentia, castitas. Adversus hujusmodi non est lex.

5:23 Mildness, faith, modesty, continency, chastity. Against such there is no law.

5:24 Qui autem sunt Christi, carnem suam crucifixerunt cum vitiis et concupiscentiis.

5:24 And they that are Christ's have crucified their flesh, with the vices and concupiscences.

5:25 Si Spiritu vivimus, Spiritu et ambulemus.

5:25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.

5:26 Non efficiamur inanis gloriæ cupidi, invicem provocantes, invicem invidentes.

5:26 Let us not be made desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.

Chapter 6

6:1 Fratres, etsi præoccupatus fuerit homo in aliquo delicto, vos, qui spirituales estis, hujusmodi instruite in spiritu lenitatis, considerans teipsum, ne et tu tenteris.

6:1 Brethren, and if a man be overtaken in any fault, you, who are spiritual, instruct such a one in the spirit of meekness, considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.

6:2 Alter alterius onera portate, et sic adimplebitis legem Christi.

6:2 Bear ye one another's burdens: and so you shall fulfil the law of Christ.

6:3 Nam si quis existimat se aliquid esse, cum nihil sit, ipse se seducit.

6:3 For if any man think himself to be some thing, whereas he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.

6:4 Opus autem suum probet unusquisque, et sic in semetipso tantum gloriam habebit, et non in altero.

6:4 But let every one prove his own work: and so he shall have glory in himself only and not in another.

6:5 Unusquisque enim onus suum portabit.

6:5 For every one shall bear his own burden.

6:6 Communicet autem is qui catechizatur verbo, ei qui se catechizat, in omnibus bonis.

6:6 And let him that is instructed in the word communicate to him that instructeth him, in all good things.

6:7 Nolite errare : Deus non irridetur.

6:7 Be not deceived: God is not mocked.

6:8 Quæ enim seminaverit homo, hæc et metet. Quoniam qui seminat in carne sua, de carne et metet corruptionem : qui autem seminat in spiritu, de spiritu metet vitam æternam.

6:8 For what things a man shall sow, those also shall he reap. For he that soweth in his flesh of the flesh also shall reap corruption. But he that soweth in the spirit of the spirit shall reap life everlasting.

6:9 Bonum autem facientes, non deficiamus : tempore enim suo metemus non deficientes.

6:9 And in doing good, let us not fail. For in due time we shall reap, not failing.

6:10 Ergo dum tempus habemus, operemur bonum ad omnes, maxime autem ad domesticos fidei.

6:10 Therefore, whilst we have time, let us work good to all men, but especially to those who are of the household of the faith.

6:11 Videte qualibus litteris scripsi vobis mea manu.

6:11 See what a letter I have written to you with my own hand.

6:12 Quicumque enim volunt placere in carne, hi cogunt vos circumcidi, tantum ut crucis Christi persecutionem non patiantur.

6:12 For as many as desire to please in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised, only that they may not suffer the persecution of the cross of Christ.

6:13 Neque enim qui circumciduntur, legem custodiunt : sed volunt vos circumcidi, ut in carne vestra glorientur.

6:13 For neither they themselves who are circumcised keep the law: but they will have you to be circumcised, that they may glory in your flesh.

6:14 Mihi autem absit gloriari, nisi in cruce Domini nostri Jesu Christi : per quem mihi mundus crucifixus est, et ego mundo.

6:14 But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ: by whom the world is crucified to me, and I to the world.

6:15 In Christo enim Jesu neque circumcisio aliquid valet, neque præputium, sed nova creatura.

6:15 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision: but a new creature.

6:16 Et quicumque hanc regulam secuti fuerint, pax super illos, et misericordia, et super Israël Dei.

6:16 And whosoever shall follow this rule, peace on them and mercy: and upon the Israel of God.

6:17 De cetero, nemo mihi molestus sit : ego enim stigmata Domini Jesu in corpore meo porto.

6:17 From henceforth let no man be troublesome to me: for I bear the marks of the Lord Jesus in my body.

6:18 Gratia Domini nostri Jesu Christi cum spiritu vestro, fratres. Amen.

6:18 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren. Amen.

Ephesians

Chapter 1

1:1 Paulus Apostolus Jesu Christi per voluntatem Dei, omnibus sanctis qui sunt Ephesi, et fidelibus in Christo Jesu.

1:1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the will of God, to all the saints who are at Ephesus and to the faithful in Christ Jesus.

1:2 Gratia vobis, et pax a Deo Patre nostro, et Domino Jesu Christo.

1:2 Grace be to you and peace, from God the Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

1:3 Benedictus Deus et Pater Domini nostri Jesu Christi, qui benedixit nos in omni benedictione spirituali in cælestibus in Christo,

1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with spiritual blessings in heavenly places, in Christ:

1:4 sicut elegit nos in ipso ante mundi constitutionem, ut essemus sancti et immaculati in conspectu ejus in caritate.

1:4 As he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and unspotted in his sight in charity.

1:5 Qui prædestinavit nos in adoptionem filiorum per Jesum Christum in ipsum : secundum propositum voluntatis suæ,

1:5 Who hath predestinated us unto the adoption of children through Jesus Christ unto himself: according to the purpose of his will:

1:6 in laudem gloriæ gratiæ suæ, in qua gratificavit nos in dilecto Filio suo.

1:6 Unto the praise of the glory of his grace, in which he hath graced us, in his beloved son.

1:7 In quo habemus redemptionem per sanguinem ejus, remissionem peccatorum secundum divitias gratiæ ejus,

1:7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the remission of sins, according to the riches of his, grace,

1:8 quæ superabundavit in nobis in omni sapientia et prudentia :

1:8 Which hath superabounded in us, in all wisdom and prudence,

1:9 ut notum faceret nobis sacramentum voluntatis suæ, secundum beneplacitum ejus, quod proposuit in eo,

1:9 That he might make known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure, which he hath purposed in him,

1:10 in dispensatione plenitudinis temporum, instaurare omnia in Christo, quæ in cælis et quæ in terra sunt, in ipso ;

1:10 In the dispensation of the fulness of times, to re-establish all things in Christ, that are in heaven and on earth, in him.

1:11 in quo etiam et nos sorte vocati sumus prædestinati secundum propositum ejus qui operatur omnia secundum consilium voluntatis suæ :

1:11 In whom we also are called by lot, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things according to the counsel of his will.

1:12 ut simus in laudem gloriæ ejus nos, qui ante speravimus in Christo ;

1:12 That we may be unto the praise of his glory: we who before hoped in Christ:

1:13 in quo et vos, cum audissetis verbum veritatis, Evangelium salutis vestræ, in quo et credentes signati estis Spiritu promissionis Sancto,

1:13 In whom you also, after you had heard the word of truth (the gospel of your salvation), in whom also believing, you were signed with the holy Spirit of promise.

1:14 qui est pignus hæreditatis nostræ, in redemptionem acquisitionis, in laudem gloriæ ipsius.

1:14 Who is the pledge of our inheritance, unto the redemption of acquisition, unto the praise of his glory.

1:15 Propterea et ego audiens fidem vestram, quæ est in Domino Jesu, et dilectionem in omnes sanctos,

1:15 Wherefore, I also, hearing of your faith that is in the Lord Jesus and of your love towards all the saints,

1:16 non cesso gratias agens pro vobis, memoriam vestri faciens in orationibus meis :

1:16 Cease not to give thanks for you, making commemoration of you in my prayers,

1:17 ut Deus, Domini nostri Jesu Christi Pater gloriæ, det vobis spiritum sapientiæ et revelationis in agnitione ejus,

1:17 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and of revelation, in the knowledge of him:

1:18 illuminatos oculos cordis vestri, ut sciatis quæ sit spes vocationis ejus, et quæ divitiæ gloriæ hæreditatis ejus in sanctis,

1:18 The eyes of your heart enlightened that you may know what the hope is of his calling and what are the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints.

1:19 et quæ sit supereminens magnitudo virtutis ejus in nos, qui credimus secundum operationem potentiæ virtutis ejus,

1:19 And what is the exceeding greatness of his power towards us, who believe according to the operation of the might of his power,

1:20 quam operatus est in Christo, suscitans illum a mortuis, et constituens ad dexteram suam in cælestibus :

1:20 Which he wrought in Christ, raising him up from the dead and setting him on his right hand in the heavenly places.

1:21 supra omnem principatum, et potestatem, et virtutem, et dominationem, et omne nomen, quod nominatur non solum in hoc sæculo, sed etiam in futuro.

1:21 Above all principality and power and virtue and dominion and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come.

1:22 Et omnia subjecit sub pedibus ejus : et ipsum dedit caput supra omnem ecclesiam,

1:22 And he hath subjected all things under his feet and hath made him head over all the church,

1:23 quæ est corpus ipsius, et plenitudo ejus, qui omnia in omnibus adimpletur.

1:23 Which is his body and the fulness of him who is filled all in all.

Chapter 2

2:1 Et vos, cum essetis mortui delictis et peccatis vestris,

2:1 And you, when you were dead in your offences and sins,

2:2 in quibus aliquando ambulastis secundum sæculum mundi hujus, secundum principem potestatis aëris hujus, spiritus, qui nunc operatur in filios diffidentiæ,

2:2 Wherein in time past you walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of this air, of the spirit that now worketh on the children of unbelief:

2:3 in quibus et nos omnes aliquando conversati sumus in desideriis carnis nostræ, facientes voluntatem carnis et cogitationum, et eramus natura filii iræ, sicut et ceteri :

2:3 In which also we all conversed in time past, in the desires of our flesh, fulfilling the will of the flesh and of our thoughts, and were by nature children of wrath, even as the rest:

2:4 Deus autem, qui dives est in misericordia, propter nimiam caritatem suam, qua dilexit nos,

2:4 But God (who is rich in mercy) for his exceeding charity wherewith he loved us

2:5 et cum essemus mortui peccatis, convivificavit nos in Christo (cujus gratia estis salvati),

2:5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together in Christ (by whose grace you are saved)

2:6 et conresuscitavit, et consedere fecit in cælestibus in Christo Jesu :

2:6 And hath raised us up together and hath made us sit together in the heavenly places, through Christ Jesus.

2:7 ut ostenderet in sæculis supervenientibus abundantes divitias gratiæ suæ, in bonitate super nos in Christo Jesu.

2:7 That he might shew in the ages to come the abundant riches of his grace, in his bounty towards us in Christ Jesus.

2:8 Gratia enim estis salvati per fidem, et hoc non ex vobis : Dei enim donum est :

2:8 For by grace you are saved through faith: and that not of yourselves, for it is the gift of God.

2:9 non ex operibus, ut ne quis glorietur.

2:9 Not of works, that no man may glory.

2:10 Ipsius enim sumus factura, creati in Christo Jesu in operibus bonis, quæ præparavit Deus ut in illis ambulemus.

2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus in good works, which God hath prepared that we should walk in them.

2:11 Propter quod memores estote quod aliquando vos gentes in carne, qui dicimini præputium ab ea quæ dicitur circumcisio in carne, manu facta :

2:11 For which cause be mindful that you, being heretofore gentiles is the flesh, who are called uncircumcision by that which is called circumcision in the flesh, made by hands:

2:12 quia eratis illo in tempore sine Christo, alienati a conversatione Israël, et hospites testamentorum, promissionis spem non habentes, et sine Deo in hoc mundo.

2:12 That you were at that time without Christ, being aliens from the conversation of Israel and strangers to the testament, having no hope of the promise and without God in this world.

2:13 Nunc autem in Christo Jesu, vos, qui aliquando eratis longe, facti estis prope in sanguine Christi.

2:13 But now in Christ Jesus, you, who some time were afar off, are made nigh by the blood of Christ.

2:14 Ipse enim est pax nostra, qui fecit utraque unum, et medium parietem maceriæ solvens, inimicitias in carne sua,

2:14 For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and breaking down the middle wall of partition, the enmities in his flesh:

2:15 legem mandatorum decretis evacuans, ut duos condat in semetipso in unum novum hominem, faciens pacem :

2:15 Making void the law of commandments contained in decrees: that he might make the two in himself into one new man, making peace

2:16 et reconciliet ambos in uno corpore, Deo per crucem, interficiens inimicitias in semetipso.

2:16 And might reconcile both to God in one body by the cross, killing the enmities in himself.

2:17 Et veniens evangelizavit pacem vobis, qui longe fuistis, et pacem iis, qui prope.

2:17 And coming, he preached peace to you that were afar off: and peace to them that were nigh.

2:18 Quoniam per ipsum habemus accessum ambo in uno Spiritu ad Patrem.

2:18 For by him we have access both in one Spirit to the Father.

2:19 Ergo jam non estis hospites, et advenæ : sed estis cives sanctorum, et domestici Dei,

2:19 Now therefore you are no more strangers and foreigners: but you are fellow citizens with the saints and the domestics of God,

2:20 superædificati super fundamentum apostolorum, et prophetarum, ipso summo angulari lapide Christo Jesu :

2:20 Built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone:

2:21 in quo omnis ædificatio constructa crescit in templum sanctum in Domino,

2:21 In whom all the building, being framed together, groweth up into an holy temple in the Lord.

2:22 in quo et vos coædificamini in habitaculum Dei in Spiritu.

2:22 In whom you also are built together into an habitation of God in the Spirit.

Chapter 3

3:1 Hujus rei gratia, ego Paulus vinctus Christi Jesu, pro vobis gentibus,

3:1 For this cause, I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ, for you Gentiles:

3:2 si tamen audistis dispensationem gratiæ Dei, quæ data est mihi in vobis :

3:2 If yet you have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me towards you:

3:3 quoniam secundum revelationem notum mihi factum est sacramentum, sicut supra scripsi in brevi,

3:3 How that, according to revelation, the mystery has been made known to me, as I have written above in a few words:

3:4 prout potestis legentes intelligere prudentiam meam in mysterio Christi :

3:4 As you reading, may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ,

3:5 quod aliis generationibus non est agnitum filiis hominum, sicuti nunc revelatum est sanctis apostolis ejus et prophetis in Spiritu,

3:5 Which in other generations was not known to the sons of men, as it is now revealed to his holy apostles and prophets in the Spirit:

3:6 gentes esse cohæredes, et concorporales, et comparticipes promissionis ejus in Christo Jesu per Evangelium :

3:6 That the Gentiles should be fellow heirs and of the same body: and copartners of his promise in Christ Jesus, by the gospel

3:7 cujus factus sum minister secundum donum gratiæ Dei, quæ data est mihi secundum operationem virtutis ejus.

3:7 Of which I am made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God, which is given to me according to the operation of his power.

3:8 Mihi omnium sanctorum minimo data est gratia hæc, in gentibus evangelizare investigabiles divitias Christi,

3:8 To me, the least of all the saints, is given this grace, to preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ:

3:9 et illuminare omnes, quæ sit dispensatio sacramenti absconditi a sæculis in Deo, qui omnia creavit :

3:9 And to enlighten all men, that they may see what is the dispensation of the mystery which hath been hidden from eternity in God who created all things:

3:10 ut innotescat principatibus et potestatibus in cælestibus per Ecclesiam, multiformis sapientia Dei,

3:10 That the manifold wisdom of God may be made known to the principalities and powers in heavenly places through the church,

3:11 secundum præfinitionem sæculorum, quam fecit in Christo Jesu Domino nostro :

3:11 According to the eternal purpose which he made in Christ Jesus our Lord:

3:12 in quo habemus fiduciam, et accessum in confidentia per fidem ejus.

3:12 In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.

3:13 Propter quod peto ne deficiatis in tribulationibus meis pro vobis : quæ est gloria vestra.

3:13 Wherefore I pray you not to faint at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.

3:14 Hujus rei gratia flecto genua mea ad Patrem Domini nostri Jesu Christi,

3:14 For this cause I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

3:15 ex quo omnis paternitas in cælis et in terra nominatur,

3:15 Of whom all paternity in heaven and earth is named:

3:16 ut det vobis secundum divitias gloriæ suæ, virtute corroborari per Spiritum ejus in interiorem hominem,

3:16 That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened by his Spirit with might unto the inward man:

3:17 Christum habitare per fidem in cordibus vestris : in caritate radicati, et fundati,

3:17 That Christ may dwell by faith in your hearts: that, being rooted and founded in charity,

3:18 ut possitis comprehendere cum omnibus sanctis, quæ sit latitudo, et longitudo, et sublimitas, et profundum :

3:18 You may be able to comprehend, with all the saints, what is the breadth and length and height and depth,

3:19 scire etiam supereminentem scientiæ caritatem Christi, ut impleamini in omnem plenitudinem Dei.

3:19 To know also the charity of Christ, which surpasseth all knowledge: that you may be filled unto all the fulness of God.

3:20 Ei autem, qui potens est omnia facere superabundanter quam petimus aut intelligimus, secundum virtutem, quæ operatur in nobis :

3:20 Now to him who is able to do all things more abundantly than we desire or understand, according to the power that worketh in us:

3:21 ipsi gloria in Ecclesia, et in Christo Jesu, in omnes generationes sæculi sæculorum. Amen.

3:21 To him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus, unto all generations, world without end. Amen.

Chapter 4

4:1 Obsecro itaque vos ego vinctus in Domino, ut digne ambuletis vocatione, qua vocati estis,

4:1 I therefore, a prisoner in the Lord, beseech you that you walk worthy of the vocation in which you are called:

4:2 cum omni humilitate, et mansuetudine, cum patientia, supportantes invicem in caritate,

4:2 With all humility and mildness, with patience, supporting one another in charity.

4:3 solliciti servare unitatem Spiritus in vinculo pacis.

4:3 Careful to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

4:4 Unum corpus, et unus Spiritus, sicut vocati estis in una spe vocationis vestræ.

4:4 One body and one Spirit: as you are called in one hope of your calling.

4:5 Unus Dominus, una fides, unum baptisma.

4:5 One Lord, one faith, one baptism.

4:6 Unus Deus et Pater omnium, qui est super omnes, et per omnia, et in omnibus nobis.

4:6 One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in us all.

4:7 Unicuique autem nostrum data est gratia secundum mensuram donationis Christi.

4:7 But to every one of us is given grace, according to the measure of the giving of Christ.

4:8 Propter quod dicit : Ascendens in altum, captivam duxit captivitatem : dedit dona hominibus.

4:8 Wherefore he saith: Ascending on high, he led captivity captive: he gave gifts to men.

4:9 Quod autem ascendit, quid est, nisi quia et descendit primum in inferiores partes terræ ?

4:9 Now that he ascended, what is it, but because he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?

4:10 Qui descendit, ipse est et qui ascendit super omnes cælos, ut impleret omnia.

4:10 He that descended is the same also that ascended above all the heavens: that he might fill all things.

4:11 Et ipse dedit quosdam quidem apostolos, quosdam autem prophetas, alios vero evangelistas, alios autem pastores et doctores,

4:11 And he gave some apostles, and some prophets, and other some evangelists, and other some pastors and doctors:

4:12 ad consummationem sanctorum in opus ministerii, in ædificationem corporis Christi :

4:12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the word of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:

4:13 donec occurramus omnes in unitatem fidei, et agnitionis Filii Dei, in virum perfectum, in mensuram ætatis plenitudinis Christi :

4:13 Until we all meet into the unity of faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the age of the fulness of Christ:

4:14 ut jam non simus parvuli fluctuantes, et circumferamur omni vento doctrinæ in nequitia hominum, in astutia ad circumventionem erroris.

4:14 That henceforth we be no more children tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the wickedness of men, by cunning craftiness by which they lie in wait to deceive.

4:15 Veritatem autem facientes in caritate, crescamus in illo per omnia, qui est caput Christus :

4:15 But doing the truth in charity, we may in all things grow up in him who is the head, even Christ:

4:16 ex quo totum corpus compactum et connexum per omnem juncturam subministrationis, secundum operationem in mensuram uniuscujusque membri, augmentum corporis facit in ædificationem sui in caritate.

4:16 From whom the whole body, being compacted and fitly joined together, by what every joint supplieth, according to the operation in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body, unto the edifying of itself in charity.

4:17 Hoc igitur dico, et testificor in Domino, ut jam non ambuletis, sicut et gentes ambulant in vanitate sensus sui,

4:17 This then I say and testify in the Lord: That henceforward you walk not as also the Gentiles walk in the vanity of their mind:

4:18 tenebris obscuratum habentes intellectum, alienati a vita Dei per ignorantiam, quæ est in illis, propter cæcitatem cordis ipsorum,

4:18 Having their understanding darkened: being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their hearts.

4:19 qui desperantes, semetipsos tradiderunt impudicitiæ, in operationem immunditiæ omnis in avaritiam.

4:19 Who despairing have given themselves up to lasciviousness, unto the working of all uncleanness, unto covetousness.

4:20 Vos autem non ita didicistis Christum,

4:20 But you have not so learned Christ:

4:21 si tamen illum audistis, et in ipso edocti estis, sicut est veritas in Jesu,

4:21 If so be that you have heard him and have been taught in him, as the truth is in Jesus:

4:22 deponere vos secundum pristinam conversationem veterem hominem, qui corrumpitur secundum desideria erroris.

4:22 To put off, according to former conversation, the old man, who is corrupted according to the desire of error.

4:23 Renovamini autem spiritu mentis vestræ,

4:23 And be renewed in spirit of your mind:

4:24 et induite novum hominem, qui secundum Deum creatus est in justitia, et sanctitate veritatis.

4:24 And put on the new man, who according to God is created in justice and holiness of truth.

4:25 Propter quod deponentes mendacium, loquimini veritatem unusquisque cum proximo suo : quoniam sumus invicem membra.

4:25 Wherefore, putting away lying, speak ye the truth, every man with his neighbour. For we are members one of another.

4:26 Irascimini, et nolite peccare : sol non occidat super iracundiam vestram.

4:26 Be angry: and sin not. Let not the sun go down upon your anger.

4:27 Nolite locum dare diabolo :

4:27 Give not place to the devil.

4:28 qui furabatur, jam non furetur : magis autem laboret, operando manibus suis, quod bonum est, ut habeat unde tribuat necessitatem patienti.

4:28 He that stole, let him now steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have something to give to him that suffereth need.

4:29 Omnis sermo malus ex ore vestro non procedat : sed si quis bonus ad ædificationem fidei ut det gratiam audientibus.

4:29 Let no evil speech proceed from your mouth: but that which is good, to the edification of faith: that it may administer grace to the hearers.

4:30 Et nolite contristare Spiritum Sanctum Dei : in quo signati estis in diem redemptionis.

4:30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God: whereby you are sealed unto the day of redemption.

4:31 Omnis amaritudo, et ira, et indignatio, et clamor, et blasphemia tollatur a vobis cum omni malitia.

4:31 Let all bitterness and anger and indignation and clamour and blasphemy be put away from you, with all malice.

4:32 Estote autem invicem benigni, misericordes, donantes invicem sicut et Deus in Christo donavit vobis.

4:32 And be ye kind one to another: merciful, forgiving one another, even as God hath forgiven you in Christ.

Chapter 5

5:1 Estote ergo imitatores Dei, sicut filii carissimi,

5:1 Be ye therefore followers of God, as most dear children:

5:2 et ambulate in dilectione, sicut et Christus dilexit nos, et tradidit semetipsum pro nobis, oblationem et hostiam Deo in odorem suavitatis.

5:2 And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us and hath delivered himself for us, an oblation and a sacrifice to God for an odour of sweetness.

5:3 Fornicatio autem, et omnis immunditia, aut avaritia, nec nominetur in vobis, sicut decet sanctos :

5:3 But fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness, let it not so much as be named among you, as becometh saints:

5:4 aut turpitudo, aut stultiloquium, aut scurrilitas, quæ ad rem non pertinet : sed magis gratiarum actio.

5:4 Or obscenity or foolish talking or scurrility, which is to no purpose: but rather giving of thanks.

5:5 Hoc enim scitote intelligentes : quod omnis fornicator, aut immundus, aut avarus, quod est idolorum servitus, non habet hæreditatem in regno Christi et Dei.

5:5 For know you this and understand: That no fornicator or unclean or covetous person (which is a serving of idols) hath inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.

5:6 Nemo vos seducat inanibus verbis : propter hæc enim venit ira Dei in filios diffidentiæ.

5:6 Let no man deceive you with vain words. For because of these things cometh the anger of God upon the children of unbelief.

5:7 Nolite ergo effici participes eorum.

5:7 Be ye not therefore partakers with them.

5:8 Eratis enim aliquando tenebræ : nunc autem lux in Domino. Ut filii lucis ambulate :

5:8 For you were heretofore darkness, but now light in the Lord. Walk then as children of the light.

5:9 fructus enim lucis est in omni bonitate, et justitia, et veritate :

5:9 For the fruit of the light is in all goodness and justice and truth:

5:10 probantes quid sit beneplacitum Deo :

5:10 Proving what is well pleasing to God.

5:11 et nolite communicare operibus infructuosis tenebrarum, magis autem redarguite.

5:11 And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness: but rather reprove them.

5:12 Quæ enim in occulto fiunt ab ipsis, turpe est et dicere.

5:12 For the things that are done by them in secret, it is a shame even to speak of.

5:13 Omnia autem, quæ arguuntur, a lumine manifestantur : omne enim, quod manifestatur, lumen est.

5:13 But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for all that is made manifest is light.

5:14 Propter quod dicit : Surge qui dormis, et exsurge a mortuis, et illuminabit te Christus.

5:14 Wherefore he saith: Rise, thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead: and Christ shall enlighten thee.

5:15 Videte itaque, fratres, quomodo caute ambuletis : non quasi insipientes,

5:15 See therefore, brethren, how you walk circumspectly: not as unwise,

5:16 sed ut sapientes : redimentes tempus, quoniam dies mali sunt.

5:16 But as wise: redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

5:17 Propterea nolite fieri imprudentes, sed intelligentes quæ sit voluntas Dei.

5:17 Wherefore, become not unwise: but understanding what is the will of God.

5:18 Et nolite inebriari vino, in quo est luxuria, sed implemini Spiritu Sancto,

5:18 And be not drunk with wine, wherein is luxury: but be ye filled with the Holy Spirit,

5:19 loquentes vobismetipsis in psalmis, et hymnis, et canticis spiritualibus, cantantes et psallentes in cordibus vestris Domino,

5:19 Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual canticles, singing and making melody in your hearts to the Lord:

5:20 gratias agentes semper pro omnibus in nomine Domini nostri Jesu Christi Deo et Patri,

5:20 Giving thanks always for all things, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to God and the Father:

5:21 subjecti invicem in timore Christi.

5:21 Being subject one to another, in the fear of Christ.

5:22 Mulieres viris suis subditæ sint, sicut Domino :

5:22 Let women be subject to their husbands, as to the Lord:

5:23 quoniam vir caput est mulieris, sicut Christus caput est Ecclesiæ : ipse, salvator corporis ejus.

5:23 Because the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ is the head of the church. He is the saviour of his body.

5:24 Sed sicut Ecclesia subjecta est Christo, ita et mulieres viris suis in omnibus.

5:24 Therefore as the church is subject to Christ: so also let the wives be to their husbands in all things.

5:25 Viri, diligite uxores vestras, sicut et Christus dilexit Ecclesiam, et seipsum tradidit pro ea,

5:25 Husbands, love your wives, as Christ also loved the church and delivered himself up for it:

5:26 ut illam sanctificaret, mundans lavacro aquæ in verbo vitæ,

5:26 That he might sanctify it, cleansing it by the laver of water in the word of life:

5:27 ut exhiberet ipse sibi gloriosam Ecclesiam, non habentem maculam, aut rugam, aut aliquid hujusmodi, sed ut sit sancta et immaculata.

5:27 That he might present it to himself, a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.

5:28 Ita et viri debent diligere uxores suas ut corpora sua. Qui suam uxorem diligit, seipsum diligit.

5:28 So also ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself.

5:29 Nemo enim umquam carnem suam odio habuit : sed nutrit et fovet eam, sicut et Christus Ecclesiam :

5:29 For no man ever hated his own flesh, but nourisheth and cherisheth it, as also Christ doth the church:

5:30 quia membra sumus corporis ejus, de carne ejus et de ossibus ejus.

5:30 Because we are members of him, body, of his flesh and of his bones.

5:31 Propter hoc relinquet homo patrem et matrem suam, et adhærebit uxori suæ, et erunt duo in carne una.

5:31 For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother: and shall cleave to his wife. And they shall be two in one flesh.

5:32 Sacramentum hoc magnum est, ego autem dico in Christo et in Ecclesia.

5:32 This is a great sacrament: but I speak in Christ and in the church.

5:33 Verumtamen et vos singuli, unusquisque uxorem suam sicut seipsum diligat : uxor autem timeat virum suum.

5:33 Nevertheless, let every one of you in particular love for his wife as himself: And let the wife fear her husband.

Chapter 6

6:1 Filii, obedite parentibus vestris in Domino : hoc enim justum est.

6:1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is just.

6:2 Honora patrem tuum, et matrem tuam, quod est mandatum primum in promissione :

6:2 Honour thy father and thy mother, which is the first commandment with a promise:

6:3 ut bene sit tibi, et sis longævus super terram.

6:3 That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest be long lived upon earth.

6:4 Et vos patres, nolite ad iracundiam provocare filios vestros : sed educate illos in disciplina et correptione Domini.

6:4 And you, fathers, provoke not your children to anger: but bring them up in the discipline and correction of the Lord.

6:5 Servi, obedite dominis carnalibus cum timore et tremore, in simplicitate cordis vestri, sicut Christo :

6:5 Servants, be obedient to them that are your lords according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in the simplicity of your heart, as to Christ.

6:6 non ad oculum servientes, quasi hominibus placentes, sed ut servi Christi, facientes voluntatem Dei ex animo,

6:6 Not serving to the eye, as it were pleasing men: but, as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart.

6:7 cum bona voluntate servientes, sicut Domino, et non hominibus :

6:7 With a good will serving, as to the Lord, and not to men.

6:8 scientes quoniam unusquisque quodcumque fecerit bonum, hoc recipiet a Domino, sive servus, sive liber.

6:8 Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man shall do, the same shall he receive from the Lord, whether he be bond or free.

6:9 Et vos domini, eadem facite illis, remittentes minas : scientes quia et illorum et vester Dominus est in cælis : et personarum acceptio non est apud eum.

6:9 And you, masters, do the same things to them, forbearing threatenings: knowing that the Lord both of them and you is in heaven. And there is no respect of persons with him.

6:10 De cetero, fratres, confortamini in Domino, et in potentia virtutis ejus.

6:10 Finally, brethren, be strengthened in the Lord and in the might of his power.

6:11 Induite vos armaturam Dei, ut possitis stare adversus insidias diaboli :

6:11 Put you on the armour of God, that you may be able to stand against the deceits of the devil.

6:12 quoniam non est nobis colluctatio adversus carnem et sanguinem, sed adversus principes, et potestates, adversus mundi rectores tenebrarum harum, contra spiritualia nequitiæ, in cælestibus.

6:12 For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood; but against principalities and powers, against the rulers of the world of this darkness, against the spirits of wickedness in the high places.

6:13 Propterea accipite armaturam Dei, ut possitis resistere in die malo, et in omnibus perfecti stare.

6:13 Therefore, take unto you the armour of God, that you may be able to resist in the evil day and to stand in all things perfect.

6:14 State ergo succincti lumbos vestros in veritate, et induti loricam justitiæ,

6:14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth and having on the breastplate of justice:

6:15 et calceati pedes in præparatione Evangelii pacis,

6:15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace.

6:16 in omnibus sumentes scutum fidei, in quo possitis omnia tela nequissimi ignea extinguere :

6:16 In all things taking the shield of faith, wherewith you may be able to extinguish all the fiery darts of the most wicked one.

6:17 et galeam salutis assumite, et gladium spiritus (quod est verbum Dei),

6:17 And take unto you the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit (which is the word of God).

6:18 per omnem orationem et obsecrationem orantes omni tempore in spiritu : et in ipso vigilantes in omni instantia et obsecratione pro omnibus sanctis :

6:18 By all prayer and supplication praying at all times in the spirit: and in the same watching with all instance and supplication for all the saints:

6:19 et pro me, ut detur mihi sermo in apertione oris mei cum fiducia, notum facere mysterium Evangelii :

6:19 And for me, that speech may be given me, that I may open my mouth with confidence, to make known the mystery of the gospel,

6:20 pro quo legatione fungor in catena, ita ut in ipso audeam, prout oportet me loqui.

6:20 For which I am an ambassador in a chain: so that therein I may be bold to speak according as I ought.

6:21 Ut autem et vos sciatis quæ circa me sunt, quid agam, omnia vobis nota faciet Tychicus, carissimus frater, et fidelis minister in Domino :

6:21 But that you also may know the things that concern me and what I am doing, Tychicus, my dearest brother and faithful minister in the Lord, will make known to you all things:

6:22 quem misi ad vos in hoc ipsum, ut cognoscatis quæ circa nos sunt, et consoletur corda vestra.

6:22 Whom I have sent to you for this same purpose: that you may know the things concerning us, and that he may comfort your hearts.

6:23 Pax fratribus, et caritas cum fide a Deo Patre et Domino Jesu Christo.

6:23 Peace be to the brethren and charity with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

6:24 Gratia cum omnibus qui diligunt Dominum nostrum Jesum Christum in incorruptione. Amen.

6:24 Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in incorruption. Amen.

Philippians

Chapter 1

1:1 Paulus et Timotheus, servi Jesu Christi, omnibus sanctis in Christo Jesu, qui sunt Philippis, cum episcopis et diaconibus.

1:1 Paul and Timothy, the servants of Jesus Christ: to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons.

1:2 Gratia vobis, et pax a Deo Patre nostro, et Domino Jesu Christo.

1:2 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

1:3 Gratias ago Deo meo in omni memoria vestri,

1:3 I give thanks to my God in every remembrance of you:

1:4 semper in cunctis orationibus meis pro omnibus vobis, cum gaudio deprecationem faciens,

1:4 Always in all my prayers making supplication for you all with joy:

1:5 super communicatione vestra in Evangelio Christi a prima die usque nunc.

1:5 For your communication in the gospel of Christ, from the first day unto now.

1:6 Confidens hoc ipsum, quia qui cœpit in vobis opus bonum, perficiet usque in diem Christi Jesu :

1:6 Being confident of this very thing: that he who hath begun a good work in you will perfect it unto the day of Christ Jesus.

1:7 sicut est mihi justum hoc sentire pro omnibus vobis : eo quod habeam vos in corde, et in vinculis meis, et in defensione, et confirmatione Evangelii, socios gaudii mei omnes vos esse.

1:7 As it is meet for me to think this for you all, for that I have you in my heart; and that, in my bands and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, you all are partakers of my joy.

1:8 Testis enim mihi est Deus, quomodo cupiam omnes vos in visceribus Jesu Christi.

1:8 For God is my witness how I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ.

1:9 Et hoc oro, ut caritas vestra magis ac magis abundet in scientia, et in omni sensu :

1:9 And this I pray: That your charity may more and more abound in knowledge and in all understanding:

1:10 ut probetis potiora, ut sitis sinceri, et sine offensa in diem Christi,

1:10 That you may approve the better things: that you may be sincere and without offence unto the day of Christ:

1:11 repleti fructu justitiæ per Jesum Christum, in gloriam et laudem Dei.

1:11 Filled with the fruit of justice, through Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.

1:12 Scire autem vos volo fratres, quia quæ circa me sunt, magis ad profectum venerunt Evangelii :

1:12 Now, brethren, I desire you should know that the things which have happened to me have fallen out rather to the furtherance of the gospel:

1:13 ita ut vincula mea manifesta fierent in Christo in omni prætorio, et in ceteris omnibus,

1:13 So that my bands are made manifest in Christ, in all the court and in all other places.

1:14 et plures e fratribus in Domino confidentes vinculis meis, abundantius auderent sine timore verbum Dei loqui.

1:14 And many of the brethren in the Lord, growing confident by my bands, are much more bold to speak the word of God without fear.

1:15 Quidam quidem et propter invidiam et contentionem : quidam autem et propter bonam voluntatem Christum prædicant :

1:15 Some indeed, even out of envy and contention: but some also for good will preach Christ.

1:16 quidam ex caritate, scientes quoniam in defensionem Evangelii positus sum.

1:16 Some out of charity, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.

1:17 Quidam autem ex contentione Christum annuntiant non sincere, existimantes pressuram se suscitare vinculis meis.

1:17 And some out of contention preach Christ not sincerely: supposing that they raise affliction to my bands.

1:18 Quid enim ? Dum omni modo sive per occasionem, sive per veritatem, Christus annuntietur : et in hoc gaudeo, sed et gaudebo.

1:18 But what then? So that by all means, whether by occasion or by truth, Christ be preached: in this also I rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.

1:19 Scio enim quia hoc mihi proveniet ad salutem, per vestram orationem, et subministrationem Spiritus Jesu Christi,

1:19 For I know that this shall fall out to me unto salvation, through your prayer and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

1:20 secundum exspectationem et spem meam, quia in nullo confundar : sed in omni fiducia sicut semper, et nunc magnificabitur Christus in corpore meo, sive per vitam, sive per mortem.

1:20 According to my expectation and hope; that in nothing I shall be confounded: but with all confidence, as always, so now also, shall Christ be magnified in my body, whether it be by life or by death.

1:21 Mihi enim vivere Christus est, et mori lucrum.

1:21 For to me, to live is Christ: and to die is gain.

1:22 Quod si vivere in carne, hic mihi fructus operis est, et quid eligam ignoro.

1:22 And if to live in the flesh: this is to me the fruit of labour. And what I shall choose I know not.

1:23 Coarctor autem e duobus : desiderium habens dissolvi, et esse cum Christo, multo magis melius :

1:23 But I am straitened between two: having a desire to be dissolved and to be with Christ, a thing by far the better.

1:24 permanere autem in carne, necessarium propter vos.

1:24 But to abide still in the flesh is needful for you.

1:25 Et hoc confidens scio quia manebo, et permanebo omnibus vobis ad profectum vestrum, et gaudium fidei :

1:25 And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all, for your furtherance and joy of faith:

1:26 ut gratulatio vestra abundet in Christo Jesu in me, per meum adventum iterum ad vos.

1:26 That your rejoicing may abound in Christ Jesus for me, by my coming to you again.

1:27 Tantum digne Evangelio Christi conversamini : ut sive cum venero, et videro vos, sive absens audiam de vobis, quia statis in uno spiritu unanimes, collaborantes fidei Evangelii :

1:27 Only let your conversation be worthy of the gospel of Christ: that, whether I come and see you, or, being absent, may hear of you, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind labouring together for the faith of the gospel.

1:28 et in nullo terreamini ab adversariis : quæ illis est causa perditionis, vobis autem salutis, et hoc a Deo :

1:28 And in nothing be ye terrified by the adversaries: which to them is a cause of perdition, but to you of salvation, and this from God.

1:29 quia vobis donatum est pro Christo, non solum ut in eum credatis, sed ut etiam pro illo patiamini :

1:29 For unto you it is given for Christ, not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him:

1:30 idem certamen habentes, quale et vidistis in me, et nunc audistis de me.

1:30 Having the same conflict as that which you have seen in me and now have heard of me.

Chapter 2

2:1 Si qua ergo consolatio in Christo, si quod solatium caritatis, si qua societas spiritus, si qua viscera miserationis :

2:1 If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of charity, if any society of the spirit, if any bowels of commiseration:

2:2 implete gaudium meum ut idem sapiatis, eamdem caritatem habentes, unanimes, idipsum sentientes,

2:2 Fulfil ye my joy, that you be of one mind, having the same charity, being of one accord, agreeing in sentiment.

2:3 nihil per contentionem, neque per inanem gloriam : sed in humilitate superiores sibi invicem arbitrantes,

2:3 Let nothing be done through contention: neither by vain glory. But in humility, let each esteem others better than themselves:

2:4 non quæ sua sunt singuli considerantes, sed ea quæ aliorum.

2:4 Each one not considering the things that are his own, but those that are other men's.

2:5 Hoc enim sentite in vobis, quod et in Christo Jesu :

2:5 For let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:

2:6 qui cum in forma Dei esset, non rapinam arbitratus est esse se æqualem Deo :

2:6 Who being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:

2:7 sed semetipsum exinanivit, formam servi accipiens, in similitudinem hominum factus, et habitu inventus ut homo.

2:7 But emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men, and in habit found as a man.

2:8 Humiliavit semetipsum factus obediens usque ad mortem, mortem autem crucis.

2:8 He humbled himself, becoming obedient unto death, even to the death of the cross.

2:9 Propter quod et Deus exaltavit illum, et donavit illi nomen, quod est super omne nomen :

2:9 For which cause, God also hath exalted him and hath given him a name which is above all names:

2:10 ut in nomine Jesu omne genu flectatur cælestium, terrestrium et infernorum,

2:10 That in the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those that are in heaven, on earth, and under the earth:

2:11 et omnis lingua confiteatur, quia Dominus Jesus Christus in gloria est Dei Patris.

2:11 And that every tongue should confess that the Lord Jesus Christ is in the glory of God the Father.

2:12 Itaque carissimi mei (sicut semper obedistis), non ut in præsentia mei tantum, sed multo magis nunc in absentia mea, cum metu et tremore vestram salutem operamini.

2:12 Wherefore, my dearly beloved, (as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only but much more now in my absence) with fear and trembling work out your salvation.

2:13 Deus est enim, qui operatur in vobis et velle, et perficere pro bona voluntate.

2:13 For it is God who worketh in you, both to will and to accomplish, according to his good will.

2:14 Omnia autem facite sine murmurationibus et hæsitationibus :

2:14 And do ye all things without murmurings and hesitations:

2:15 ut sitis sine querela, et simplices filii Dei, sine reprehensione in medio nationis pravæ et perversæ : inter quos lucetis sicut luminaria in mundo,

2:15 That you may be blameless and sincere children of God, without reproof, in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation: among whom you shine as lights in the world.

2:16 verbum vitæ continentes ad gloriam meam in die Christi, quia non in vacuum cucurri, neque in vacuum laboravi.

2:16 Holding forth the word of life to my glory in the day of Christ: because I have not run in vain, nor laboured in vain.

2:17 Sed et si immolor supra sacrificium, et obsequium fidei vestræ, gaudeo, et congratulor omnibus vobis.

2:17 Yea, and if I be made a victim upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice and congratulate with you all.

2:18 Idipsum autem et vos gaudete, et congratulamini mihi.

2:18 And for the selfsame thing, do you also rejoice and congratulate with me.

2:19 Spero autem in Domino Jesu, Timotheum me cito mittere ad vos : ut et ego bono animo sim, cognitis quæ circa vos sunt.

2:19 And I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy unto you shortly, that I also may be of good comfort, when I know the things concerning you.

2:20 Neminem enim habeo tam unanimem, qui sincera affectione pro vobis sollicitus sit.

2:20 For I have no man so of the same mind, who with sincere affection is solicitous for you.

2:21 Omnes enim quæ sua sunt quærunt, non quæ sunt Jesu Christi.

2:21 For all seek the things that are their own not the things that are Jesus Christ's.

2:22 Experimentum autem ejus cognoscite, quia sicut patri filius, mecum servivit in Evangelio.

2:22 Now know ye the proof of him: that as a son with the father, so hath he served with me in the gospel.

2:23 Hunc igitur spero me mittere ad vos, mox ut videro quæ circa me sunt.

2:23 Him therefore I hope to send unto you immediately: so soon as I shall see how it will go with me.

2:24 Confido autem in Domino quoniam et ipse veniam ad vos cito.

2:24 And I trust in the Lord that I myself also shall come to you shortly.

2:25 Necessarium autem existimavi Epaphroditum fratrem, et cooperatorem, et commilitonem meum, vestrum autem apostolum, et ministrum necessitatis meæ, mittere ad vos :

2:25 But I have thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother and fellow labourer and fellow soldier, but your apostle: and he that hath ministered to my wants.

2:26 quoniam quidem omnes vos desiderabat : et mœstus erat, propterea quod audieratis illum infirmatum.

2:26 For indeed he longed after you all: and was sad, for that you had heard that he was sick.

2:27 Nam et infirmatus est usque ad mortem : sed Deus misertus est ejus : non solum autem ejus, verum etiam et mei, ne tristitiam super tristitiam haberem.

2:27 For indeed he was sick, nigh unto death: but God had mercy on him. And not only on him, but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow.

2:28 Festinantius ergo misi illum, ut viso eo iterum gaudeatis, et ego sine tristitia sim.

2:28 Therefore, I sent him the more speedily: that seeing him again, you may rejoice, and I may be without sorrow.

2:29 Excipite itaque illum cum omni gaudio in Domino, et ejusmodi cum honore habetote ;

2:29 Receive him therefore with all joy in the Lord: and treat with honour such as he is.

2:30 quoniam propter opus Christi usque ad mortem accessit, tradens animam suam ut impleret id quod ex vobis deerat erga meum obsequium.

2:30 Because for the work of Christ he came to the point of death: delivering his life, that he might fulfil that which on your part was wanting towards my service.

Chapter 3

3:1 De cetero, fratres mei, gaudete in Domino. Eadem vobis scribere, mihi quidem non pigrum, vobis autem necessarium.

3:1 As to the rest, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not wearisome, but to you is necessary.

3:2 Videte canes, videte malos operarios, videte concisionem.

3:2 Beware of dogs: beware of evil workers: beware of the concision.

3:3 Nos enim sumus circumcisio, qui spiritu servimus Deo, et gloriamur in Christo Jesu, et non in carne fiduciam habentes,

3:3 For we are the circumcision, who in spirit serve God and glory in Christ Jesus, not having confidence in the flesh.

3:4 quamquam ego habeam confidentiam et in carne. Si quis alius videtur confidere in carne, ego magis,

3:4 Though I might also have confidence in the flesh. If any other thinketh he may have confidence in the flesh, I more:

3:5 circumcisus octavo die, ex genere Israël, de tribu Benjamin, Hebræus ex Hebræis, secundum legem pharisæus,

3:5 Being circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews. According to the law, a Pharisee:

3:6 secundum æmulationem persequens Ecclesiam Dei, secundum justitiam, quæ in lege est, conversatus sine querela.

3:6 According to zeal, persecuting the church of God: According to the justice that is in the law, conversing without blame.

3:7 Sed quæ mihi fuerunt lucra, hæc arbitratus sum propter Christum detrimenta.

3:7 But the things that were gain to me, the same I have counted loss for Christ.

3:8 Verumtamen existimo omnia detrimentum esse propter eminentem scientiam Jesu Christi Domini mei : propter quem omnia detrimentum feci, et arbitror ut stercora, ut Christum lucrifaciam,

3:8 Furthermore, I count all things to be but loss for the excellent knowledge of Jesus Christ, my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things and count them but as dung, that I may gain Christ.

3:9 et inveniar in illo non habens meam justitiam, quæ ex lege est, sed illam, quæ ex fide est Christi Jesu : quæ ex Deo est justitia in fide,

3:9 And may be found in him, not having my justice, which is of the law, but that which is of the faith of Christ Jesus, which is of God: justice in faith.

3:10 ad cognoscendum illum, et virtutem resurrectionis ejus, et societatem passionum illius : configuratus morti ejus :

3:10 That I may know him and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of his sufferings: being made conformable to his death,

3:11 si quo modo occurram ad resurrectionem, quæ est ex mortuis :

3:11 If by any means I may attain to the resurrection which is from the dead.

3:12 non quod jam acceperim, aut jam perfectus sim : sequor autem, si quomodo comprehendam in quo et comprehensus sum a Christo Jesu.

3:12 Not as though I had already attained, or were already perfect: but I follow after, if I may by any means apprehend, wherein I am also apprehended by Christ Jesus.

3:13 Fratres, ego me non arbitror comprehendisse. Unum autem, quæ quidem retro sunt obliviscens, ad ea vero quæ sunt priora, extendens meipsum,

3:13 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended. But one thing I do: Forgetting the things that are behind and stretching forth myself to those that are before,

3:14 ad destinatum persequor, ad bravium supernæ vocationis Dei in Christo Jesu.

3:14 I press towards the mark, to the prize of the supernal vocation of God in Christ Jesus.

3:15 Quicumque ergo perfecti sumus, hoc sentiamus : et si quid aliter sapitis, et hoc vobis Deus revelabit.

3:15 Let us therefore, as many as are perfect, be thus minded: and if in any thing you be otherwise minded, this also God will reveal to you,

3:16 Verumtamen ad quod pervenimus ut idem sapiamus, et in eadem permaneamus regula.

3:16 Nevertheless, whereunto we are come, that we be of the same mind, let us also continue in the same rule.

3:17 Imitatores mei estote, fratres, et observate eos qui ita ambulant, sicut habetis formam nostram.

3:17 Be ye followers of me, brethren: and observe them who walk so as you have our model.

3:18 Multi enim ambulant, quos sæpe dicebam vobis (nunc autem et flens dico) inimicos crucis Christi :

3:18 For many walk, of whom I have told you often (and now tell you weeping) that they are enemies of the cross of Christ:

3:19 quorum finis interitus : quorum Deus venter est : et gloria in confusione ipsorum, qui terrena sapiunt.

3:19 Whose end is destruction: whose God is their belly: and whose glory is in their shame: who mind earthly things.

3:20 Nostra autem conversatio in cælis est : unde etiam Salvatorem exspectamus Dominum nostrum Jesum Christum,

3:20 But our conversation is in heaven: from whence also we look for the Saviour, our Lord Jesus Christ,

3:21 qui reformabit corpus humilitatis nostræ, configuratum corpori claritatis suæ, secundum operationem, qua etiam possit subjicere sibi omnia.

3:21 Who will reform the body of our lowness, made like to the body of his glory, according to the operation whereby also he is able to subdue all things unto himself.

Chapter 4

4:1 Itaque fratres mei carissimi, et desideratissimi, gaudium meum, et corona mea : sic state in Domino, carissimi.

4:1 Therefore my dearly beloved brethren and most desired, my joy and my crown: so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.

4:2 Evodiam rogo, et Syntychen deprecor, idipsum sapere in Domino.

4:2 I beg of Evodia and I beseech Syntyche to be of one mind in the Lord.

4:3 Etiam rogo et te, germane compar, adjuva illas, quæ mecum laboraverunt in Evangelio cum Clemente, et ceteris adjutoribus meis, quorum nomina sunt in libro vitæ.

4:3 And I entreat thee also, my sincere companion, help those women who have laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement and the rest of my fellow labourers, whose names are in the book of life.

4:4 Gaudete in Domino semper : iterum dico gaudete.

4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always: again, I say, rejoice.

4:5 Modestia vestra nota sit omnibus hominibus : Dominus prope est.

4:5 Let your modesty be known to all men. The Lord is nigh.

4:6 Nihil solliciti sitis : sed in omni oratione, et obsecratione, cum gratiarum actione petitiones vestræ innotescant apud Deum.

4:6 Be nothing solicitous: but in every thing, by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God.

4:7 Et pax Dei, quæ exuperat omnem sensum, custodiat corda vestra, et intelligentias vestras in Christo Jesu.

4:7 And the peace of God, which surpasseth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

4:8 De cetero fratres, quæcumque sunt vera, quæcumque pudica, quæcumque justa, quæcumque sancta, quæcumque amabilia, quæcumque bonæ famæ, siqua virtus, siqua laus disciplinæ, hæc cogitate.

4:8 For the rest, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever modest, whatsoever just, whatsoever holy, whatsoever lovely, whatsoever of good fame, if there be any virtue, if any praise of discipline: think on these things.

4:9 Quæ et didicistis, et accepistis, et audistis, et vidistis in me, hæc agite : et Deus pacis erit vobiscum.

4:9 The things which you have both learned and received and heard and seen in me, these do ye: and the God of peace shall be with you.

4:10 Gavisus sum autem in Domino vehementer, quoniam tandem aliquando refloruistis pro me sentire, sicut et sentiebatis : occupati autem eratis.

4:10 Now I rejoice in the Lord exceedingly that now at length your thought for me hath flourished again, as you did also think; but you were busied.

4:11 Non quasi propter penuriam dico : ego enim didici, in quibus sum, sufficiens esse.

4:11 I speak not as it were for want. For I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, to be content therewith.

4:12 Scio et humiliari, scio et abundare (ubique et in omnibus institutus sum) : et satiari, et esurire, et abundare, et penuriam pati.

4:12 I know both how to be brought low, and I know how to abound (every where and in all things I am instructed): both to be full and to be hungry: both to abound and to suffer need.

4:13 Omnia possum in eo qui me confortat.

4:13 I can do all things in him who strengtheneth me.

4:14 Verumtamen bene fecistis, communicantes tribulationi meæ.

4:14 Nevertheless, you have done well in communicating to my tribulation.

4:15 Scitis autem et vos Philippenses, quod in principio Evangelii, quando profectus sum a Macedonia, nulla mihi ecclesia communicavit in ratione dati et accepti, nisi vos soli :

4:15 And you also know, O Philippians, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church communicated with me as concerning giving and receiving, but you only.

4:16 quia et Thessalonicam semel et bis in usum mihi misistis.

4:16 For unto Thessalonica also you sent once and again for my use.

4:17 Non quia quæro datum, sed requiro fructum abundantem in ratione vestra.

4:17 Not that I seek the gift: but I seek the fruit that may abound to your account.

4:18 Habeo autem omnia, et abundo : repletus sum, acceptis ab Epaphrodito quæ misistis odorem suavitatis, hostiam acceptam, placentem Deo.

4:18 But I have all and abound: I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things you sent, an odour of sweetness, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God.

4:19 Deus autem meus impleat omne desiderium vestrum secundum divitias suas in gloria in Christo Jesu.

4:19 And may my God supply all your want, according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

4:20 Deo autem et Patri nostro gloria in sæcula sæculorum. Amen.

4:20 Now to God and our Father be glory, world without end. Amen.

4:21 Salutate omnem sanctum in Christo Jesu.

4:21 Salute ye every saint in Christ Jesus.

4:22 Salutant vos, qui mecum sunt, fratres. Salutant vos omnes sancti, maxime autem qui de Cæsaris domo sunt.

4:22 The brethren who are with me salute you. All the saints salute you: especially they that are of Caesar's household.

4:23 Gratia Domini nostri Jesu Christi cum spiritu vestro. Amen.

4:23 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.

Colossians

Chapter 1

1:1 Paulus Apostolus Jesu Christi per voluntatem Dei, et Timotheus frater :

1:1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the will of God, and Timothy, a brother:

1:2 eis, qui sunt Colossis, sanctis, et fidelibus fratribus in Christo Jesu.

1:2 To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ Jesus who are at Colossa.

1:3 Gratia vobis, et pax a Deo Patre nostro, et Domino Jesu Christo. Gratias agimus Deo, et Patri Domini nostri Jesu Christi semper pro vobis orantes :

1:3 Grace be to you and peace, from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you.

1:4 audientes fidem vestram in Christo Jesu, et dilectionem quam habetis in sanctos omnes

1:4 Hearing your faith in Christ Jesus and the love which you have towards all the saints.

1:5 propter spem, quæ reposita est vobis in cælis : quam audistis in verbo veritatis Evangelii :

1:5 For the hope that is laid up for you in heaven, which you have heard in the word of the truth of the gospel,

1:6 quod pervenit ad vos, sicut et in universo mundo est, et fructificat, et crescit sicut in vobis, ex ea die, qua audistis, et cognovistis gratiam Dei in veritate,

1:6 Which is come unto you, as also it is in the whole world and bringeth forth fruit and groweth, even as it doth in you, since the day you heard and knew the grace of God in truth.

1:7 sicut didicistis ab Epaphra carissimo conservo nostro, qui est fidelis pro vobis minister Christi Jesu,

1:7 As you learned of Epaphras, our most beloved fellow servant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ Jesus;

1:8 qui etiam manifestavit nobis dilectionem vestram in spiritu.

1:8 Who also hath manifested your love in the spirit.

1:9 Ideo et nos ex qua die audivimus, non cessamus pro vobis orantes, et postulantes ut impleamini agnitione voluntatis ejus, in omni sapientia et intellectu spiritali :

1:9 Therefore we also, from the day that we heard it, cease not to pray for you and to beg that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will, in all wisdom and spiritual understanding:

1:10 ut ambuletis digne Deo per omnia placentes : in omni opere bono fructificantes, et crescentes in scientia Dei :

1:10 That you may walk worthy of God, in all things pleasing; being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God:

1:11 in omni virtute confortati secundum potentiam claritatis ejus, in omni patientia et longanimitate cum gaudio,

1:11 Strengthened with all might according to the power of his glory, in all patience and longsuffering with joy,

1:12 gratias agentes Deo Patri, qui dignos nos fecit in partem sortis sanctorum in lumine :

1:12 Giving thanks to God the Father, who hath made us worthy to be partakers of the lot of the saints in light:

1:13 qui eripuit nos de potestate tenebrarum, et transtulit in regnum filii dilectionis suæ,

1:13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness and hath translated us into the kingdom of the Son of his love,

1:14 in quo habemus redemptionem per sanguinem ejus, remissionem peccatorum :

1:14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the remission of sins:

1:15 qui est imago Dei invisibilis, primogenitus omnis creaturæ :

1:15 Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:

1:16 quoniam in ipso condita sunt universa in cælis, et in terra, visibilia, et invisibilia, sive throni, sive dominationes, sive principatus, sive potestates : omnia per ipsum et in ipso creata sunt :

1:16 For in him were all things created in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones, or dominations, or principalities, or powers. All things were created by him and in him.

1:17 et ipse est ante omnes, et omnia in ipso constant.

1:17 And he is before all: and by him all things consist.

1:18 Et ipse est caput corporis Ecclesiæ, qui est principium, primogenitus ex mortuis : ut sit in omnibus ipse primatum tenens :

1:18 And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things he may hold the primacy:

1:19 quia in ipso complacuit, omnem plenitudinem inhabitare :

1:19 Because in him, it hath well pleased the Father that all fulness should dwell:

1:20 et per eum reconciliare omnia in ipsum, pacificans per sanguinem crucis ejus, sive quæ in terris, sive quæ in cælis sunt.

1:20 And through him to reconcile all things unto himself, making peace through the blood of his cross, both as to the things that are on earth and the things that are in heaven.

1:21 Et vos cum essetis aliquando alienati, et inimici sensu in operibus malis :

1:21 And you, whereas you were some time alienated and enemies in mind in evil works:

1:22 nunc autem reconciliavit in corpore carnis ejus per mortem, exhibere vos sanctos, et immaculatos, et irreprehensibiles coram ipso :

1:22 Yet now he hath reconciled in the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unspotted and blameless before him:

1:23 si tamen permanetis in fide fundati, et stabiles, et immobiles a spe Evangelii, quod audistis, quod prædicatum est in universa creatura, quæ sub cælo est, cujus factus sum ego Paulus minister.

1:23 If so ye continue in the faith, grounded and settled, and immoveable from the hope of the gospel which you have heard, which is preached in all the creation that is under heaven: whereof I Paul am made a minister.

1:24 Qui nunc gaudeo in passionibus pro vobis, et adimpleo ea quæ desunt passionum Christi, in carne mea pro corpore ejus, quod est Ecclesia :

1:24 Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you and fill up those things that are wanting of the sufferings of Christ, in my flesh, for his body, which is the church:

1:25 cujus factus sum ego minister secundum dispensationem Dei, quæ data est mihi in vos, ut impleam verbum Dei :

1:25 Whereof I am made a minister according to the dispensation of God, which is given me towards you, that I may fulfil the word of God:

1:26 mysterium, quod absconditum fuit a sæculis, et generationibus, nunc autem manifestatum est sanctis ejus,

1:26 The mystery which hath been hidden from ages and generations, but now is manifested to his saints,

1:27 quibus voluit Deus notas facere divitias gloriæ sacramenti hujus in gentibus, quod est Christus, in vobis spes gloriæ,

1:27 To whom God would make known the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ, in you the hope of glory.

1:28 quem nos annuntiamus, corripientes omnem hominem, et docentes omnem hominem, in omni sapientia, ut exhibeamus omnem hominem perfectum in Christo Jesu :

1:28 Whom we preach, admonishing every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus.

1:29 in quo et laboro, certando secundum operationem ejus, quam operatur in me in virtute.

1:29 Wherein also I labour, striving according to his working which he worketh in me in power.

Chapter 2

2:1 Volo enim vos scire qualem sollicitudinem habeam pro vobis, et pro iis qui sunt Laodiciæ, et quicumque non viderunt faciem meam in carne :

2:1 For I would have you know what manner of care I have for you and for them that are at Laodicea and whosoever have not seen my face in the flesh:

2:2 ut consolentur corda ipsorum, instructi in caritate, et in omnes divitias plenitudinis intellectus, in agnitionem mysterii Dei Patris et Christi Jesu :

2:2 That their hearts may be comforted, being instructed in charity and unto all riches of fulness of understanding, unto the knowledge of the mystery of God the Father and of Christ Jesus:

2:3 in quo sunt omnes thesauri sapientiæ et scientiæ absconditi.

2:3 In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

2:4 Hoc autem dico, ut nemo vos decipiat in sublimitate sermonum.

2:4 Now this I say, that no man may deceive you by loftiness of words.

2:5 Nam etsi corpore absens sum, sed spiritu vobiscum sum : gaudens, et videns ordinem vestrum, et firmamentum ejus, quæ in Christo est, fidei vestræ.

2:5 For though I be absent in body, yet in spirit I am with you, rejoicing, and beholding your order and the steadfastness of your faith which is in Christ.

2:6 Sicut ergo accepistis Jesum Christum Dominum, in ipso ambulate,

2:6 As therefore you have received Jesus Christ the Lord, walk ye in him:

2:7 radicati, et superædificati in ipso, et confirmati fide, sicut et didicistis, abundantes in illo in gratiarum actione.

2:7 Rooted and built up in him and confirmed in the faith, as also you have learned: abounding in him in thanksgiving.

2:8 Videte ne quis vos decipiat per philosophiam, et inanem fallaciam secundum traditionem hominum, secundum elementa mundi, et non secundum Christum :

2:8 Beware lest any man cheat you by philosophy and vain deceit: according to the tradition of men according to the elements of the world and not according to Christ.

2:9 quia in ipso inhabitat omnis plenitudo divinitatis corporaliter :

2:9 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead corporeally.

2:10 et estis in illo repleti, qui est caput omnis principatus et potestatis :

2:10 And you are filled in him, who is the head of all principality and power.

2:11 in quo et circumcisi estis circumcisione non manu facta in expoliatione corporis carnis, sed in circumcisione Christi :

2:11 In whom also you are circumcised with circumcision not made by hand in despoiling of the body of the flesh: but in the circumcision of Christ.

2:12 consepulti ei in baptismo, in quo et resurrexistis per fidem operationis Dei, qui suscitavit illum a mortuis.

2:12 Buried with him in baptism: in whom also you are risen again by the faith of the operation of God who hath raised him up from the dead.

2:13 Et vos cum mortui essetis in delictis, et præputio carnis vestræ, convivificavit cum illo, donans vobis omnia delicta :

2:13 And you, when you were dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, he hath quickened together with him, forgiving you all offences:

2:14 delens quod adversus nos erat chirographum decreti, quod erat contrarium nobis, et ipsum tulit de medio, affigens illud cruci :

2:14 Blotting out the handwriting of the decree that was against us, which was contrary to us. And he hath taken the same out of the way, fastening it to the cross.

2:15 et expolians principatus, et potestates traduxit confidenter, palam triumphans illos in semetipso.

2:15 And despoiling the principalities and powers, he hath exposed them confidently in open shew, triumphing over them in himself.

2:16 Nemo ergo vos judicet in cibo, aut in potu, aut in parte diei festi, aut neomeniæ, aut sabbatorum :

2:16 Let no man therefore judge you in meat or in drink or in respect of a festival day or of the new moon or of the sabbaths,

2:17 quæ sunt umbra futurorum : corpus autem Christi.

2:17 Which are a shadow of things to come: but the body is of Christ.

2:18 Nemo vos seducat, volens in humilitate, et religione angelorum, quæ non vidit ambulans, frustra inflatus sensu carnis suæ,

2:18 Let no man seduce you, willing in humility and religion of angels, walking in the things which he hath not seen, in vain puffed up by the sense of his flesh:

2:19 et non tenens caput, ex quo totum corpus per nexus, et conjunctiones subministratum, et constructum crescit in augmentum Dei.

2:19 And not holding the head, from which the whole body, by joints and bands, being supplied with nourishment and compacted, groweth into the increase of God.

2:20 Si ergo mortui estis cum Christo ab elementis hujus mundi : quid adhuc tamquam viventes in mundo decernitis ?

2:20 If then you be dead with Christ from the elements of this world, why do you yet decree as though living in the world?

2:21 Ne tetigeritis, neque gustaveritis, neque contrectaveritis :

2:21 Touch not: taste not: handle not.

2:22 quæ sunt omnia in interitum ipso usu, secundum præcepta et doctrinas hominum :

2:22 Which all are unto destruction by the very use, according to the precepts and doctrines of men.

2:23 quæ sunt rationem quidem habentia sapientiæ in superstitione, et humilitate, et non ad parcendum corpori, non in honore aliquo ad saturitatem carnis.

2:23 Which things have indeed a shew of wisdom in superstition and humility, and not sparing the body; not in any honour to the filling of the flesh.

Chapter 3

3:1 Igitur, si consurrexistis cum Christo : quæ sursum sunt quærite, ubi Christus est in dextera Dei sedens :

3:1 Therefore if you be risen with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is sitting at the right hand of God.

3:2 quæ sursum sunt sapite, non quæ super terram.

3:2 Mind the things that are above, not the things that are upon the earth.

3:3 Mortui enim estis, et vita vestra est abscondita cum Christo in Deo.

3:3 For you are dead: and your life is hid with Christ in God.

3:4 Cum Christus apparuerit, vita vestra : tunc et vos apparebitis cum ipso in gloria.

3:4 When Christ shall appear, who is your life, then you also shall appear with him in glory.

3:5 Mortificate ergo membra vestra, quæ sunt super terram : fornicationem, immunditiam, libidinem, concupiscentiam malam, et avaritiam, quæ est simulacrorum servitus :

3:5 Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth: fornication, uncleanness, lust, evil concupiscence and covetousness, which is the service of idols.

3:6 propter quæ venit ira Dei super filios incredulitatis :

3:6 For which things the wrath of God cometh upon the children of unbelief.

3:7 in quibus et vos ambulastis aliquando, cum viveretis in illis.

3:7 In which you also walked some time, when you lived in them.

3:8 Nunc autem deponite et vos omnia : iram, indignationem, malitiam, blasphemiam, turpem sermonem de ore vestro.

3:8 But now put you also all away: anger, indignation, malice, blasphemy, filthy speech out of your mouth.

3:9 Nolite mentiri invicem, expoliantes vos veterem hominem cum actibus suis,

3:9 Lie not one to another: stripping yourselves of the old man with his deeds,

3:10 et induentes novum eum, qui renovatur in agnitionem secundum imaginem ejus qui creavit illum :

3:10 And putting on the new, him who is renewed unto knowledge, according to the image of him that created him.

3:11 ubi non est gentilis et Judæus, circumcisio et præputium, Barbarus et Scytha, servus et liber : sed omnia, et in omnibus Christus.

3:11 Where there is neither Gentile nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian nor Scythian, bond nor free. But Christ is all and in all.

3:12 Induite vos ergo, sicut electi Dei, sancti, et dilecti, viscera misericordiæ, benignitatem, humilitatem, modestiam, patientiam :

3:12 Put ye on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, the bowels of mercy, benignity, humility, modesty, patience:

3:13 supportantes invicem, et donantes vobismetipsis si quis adversus aliquem habet querelam : sicut et Dominus donavit vobis, ita et vos.

3:13 Bearing with one another and forgiving one another, if any have a complaint against another. Even as the Lord hath forgiven you, so do you also.

3:14 Super omnia autem hæc, caritatem habete, quod est vinculum perfectionis :

3:14 But above all these things have charity, which is the bond of perfection.

3:15 et pax Christi exsultet in cordibus vestris, in qua et vocati estis in uno corpore : et grati estote.

3:15 And let the peace of Christ rejoice in your hearts, wherein also you are called in one body: and be ye thankful.

3:16 Verbum Christi habitet in vobis abundanter, in omni sapientia, docentes, et commonentes vosmetipsos, psalmis, hymnis, et canticis spiritualibus, in gratia cantantes in cordibus vestris Deo.

3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you abundantly: in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms, hymns and spiritual canticles, singing in grace in your hearts to God.

3:17 Omne, quodcumque facitis in verbo aut in opere, omnia in nomine Domini Jesu Christi, gratias agentes Deo et Patri per ipsum.

3:17 All whatsoever you do in word or in work, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

3:18 Mulieres, subditæ estote viris, sicut oportet, in Domino.

3:18 Wives, be subject to your husbands, as it behoveth in the Lord.

3:19 Viri, diligite uxores vestras, et nolite amari esse ad illas.

3:19 Husbands, love your wives and be not bitter towards them.

3:20 Filii, obedite parentibus per omnia : hoc enim placitum est in Domino.

3:20 Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing to the Lord.

3:21 Patres, nolite ad indignationem provocare filios vestros, ut non pusillo animo fiant.

3:21 Fathers, provoke not your children to indignation, lest they be discouraged.

3:22 Servi, obedite per omnia dominis carnalibus, non ad oculum servientes, quasi hominibus placentes, sed in simplicitate cordis, timentes Deum.

3:22 Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh: not serving to the eye, as pleasing men: but in simplicity of heart, fearing God.

3:23 Quodcumque facitis, ex animo operamini sicut Domino, et non hominibus :

3:23 Whatsoever you do, do it from the heart, as to the Lord, and not to men:

3:24 scientes quod a Domino accipietis retributionem hæreditatis. Domino Christo servite.

3:24 Knowing that you shall receive of the Lord the reward of inheritance. Serve ye the Lord Christ.

3:25 Qui enim injuriam facit, recipiet id quod inique gessit : et non est personarum acceptio apud Deum.

3:25 For he that doth wrong shall receive for that which he hath done wrongfully. And there is no respect of persons with God.

Chapter 4

4:1 Domini, quod justum est et æquum, servis præstate : scientes quod et vos Dominum habetis in cælo.

4:1 Masters, do to your servants that which is just and equal: knowing that you also have a master in heaven.

4:2 Orationi instate, vigilantes in ea in gratiarum actione :

4:2 Be instant in prayer: watching in it with thanksgiving.

4:3 orantes simul et pro nobis, ut Deus aperiat nobis ostium sermonis ad loquendum mysterium Christi (propter quod etiam vinctus sum),

4:3 Praying withal for us also, that God may open unto us a door of speech to speak the mystery of Christ (for which also I am bound):

4:4 ut manifestem illud ita ut oportet me loqui.

4:4 That I may make it manifest as I ought to speak.

4:5 In sapientia ambulate ad eos, qui foris sunt : tempus redimentes.

4:5 Walk with wisdom towards them that are without, redeeming the time.

4:6 Sermo vester semper in gratia sale sit conditus, ut sciatis quomodo oporteat vos unicuique respondere.

4:6 Let your speech be always in grace seasoned with salt: that you may know how you ought to answer every man.

4:7 Quæ circa me sunt, omnia vobis nota faciet Tychicus, carissimus frater, et fidelis minister, et conservus in Domino :

4:7 All the things that concern me, Tychicus, our dearest brother and faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord, will make known to you.

4:8 quem misi ad vos ad hoc ipsum, ut cognoscat quæ circa vos sunt, et consoletur corda vestra,

4:8 What I have sent to you for this same purpose, that he may know the things that concern you and comfort your hearts:

4:9 cum Onesimo carissimo, et fideli fratre, qui ex vobis est. Omnia, quæ hic aguntur, nota facient vobis.

4:9 With Onesimus, a most beloved and faithful brother, who is one of you. All things that are done here, they shall make known to you.

4:10 Salutat vos Aristarchus concaptivus meus, et Marcus consobrinus Barnabæ, de quo accepistis mandata : si venerit ad vos, excipite illum :

4:10 Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, saluteth you: and Mark, the cousin german of Barnabas, touching whom you have received commandments. If he come unto you, receive him.

4:11 et Jesus, qui dicitur Justus : qui sunt ex circumcisione : hi soli sunt adjutores mei in regno Dei, qui mihi fuerunt solatio.

4:11 And Jesus that is called Justus: who are of the circumcision. These only are my helpers, in the kingdom of God: who have been a comfort to me.

4:12 Salutat vos Epaphras, qui ex vobis est, servus Christi Jesu, semper sollicitus pro vobis in orationibus, ut stetis perfecti, et pleni in omni voluntate Dei.

4:12 Epaphras saluteth you, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, who is always solicitous for you in prayers, that you may stand perfect and full in all the will of God.

4:13 Testimonium enim illi perhibeo quod habet multum laborem pro vobis, et pro iis qui sunt Laodiciæ, et qui Hierapoli.

4:13 For I bear him testimony that he hath much labour for you and for them that are at Laodicea and them at Hierapolis.

4:14 Salutat vos Lucas, medicus carissimus, et Demas.

4:14 Luke, the most dear physician, saluteth you: and Demas.

4:15 Salutate fratres, qui sunt Laodiciæ, et Nympham, et quæ in domo ejus est, ecclesiam.

4:15 Salute the brethren who are at Laodicea: and Nymphas and the church that is in his house.

4:16 Et cum lecta fuerit apud vos epistola hæc, facite ut et in Laodicensium ecclesia legatur : et eam, quæ Laodicensium est, vos legatis.

4:16 And when this epistle shall have been read with you, cause that it be read also in the church of the Laodiceans: and that you read that which is of the Laodiceans.

4:17 Et dicite Archippo : Vide ministerium, quod accepisti in Domino, ut illud impleas.

4:17 And say to Archippus: Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.

4:18 Salutatio, mea manu Pauli. Memores estote vinculorum meorum. Gratia vobiscum. Amen.

4:18 The salutation of Paul with my own hand. Be mindful of my bands. Grace be with you. Amen.

I Thessalonians

Chapter 1

1:1 Paulus, et Silvanus, et Timotheus ecclesiæ Thessalonicensium in Deo Patre, et Domino Jesu Christo.

1:1 Paul and Sylvanus and Timothy to the church of the Thessalonians: in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ.

1:2 Gratia vobis, et pax. Gratias agimus Deo semper pro omnibus vobis, memoriam vestri facientes in orationibus nostris sine intermissione,

1:2 Grace be to you and peace. We give thanks to God always for you all: making a remembrance of you in our prayers without ceasing,

1:3 memores operis fidei vestræ, et laboris, et caritatis, et sustinentiæ spei Domini nostri Jesu Christi, ante Deum et Patrem nostrum :

1:3 Being mindful of the work of your faith and labour and charity: and of the enduring of the hope of our Lord Jesus Christ before God and our Father.

1:4 scientes, fratres dilecti a Deo, electionem vestram :

1:4 Knowing, brethren, beloved of God, your election:

1:5 quia Evangelium nostrum non fuit ad vos in sermone tantum, sed et in virtute, et in Spiritu Sancto, et in plenitudine multa, sicut scitis quales fuerimus in vobis propter vos.

1:5 For our gospel hath not been unto you in word only, but in power also: and in the Holy Ghost and in much fulness, as you know what manner of men we have been among you for your sakes.

1:6 Et vos imitatores nostri facti estis, et Domini, excipientes verbum in tribulatione multa, cum gaudio Spiritus Sancti :

1:6 And you became followers of us and of the Lord: receiving the word in much tribulation, with joy of the Holy Ghost:

1:7 ita ut facti sitis forma omnibus credentibus in Macedonia, et in Achaia.

1:7 So that you were made a pattern to all that believe in Macedonia and in Achaia.

1:8 A vobis enim diffamatus est sermo Domini, non solum in Macedonia, et in Achaia, sed et in omni loco fides vestra, quæ est ad Deum, profecta est ita ut non sit nobis necesse quidquam loqui.

1:8 For from you was spread abroad the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and in Achaia but also in every place: your faith which is towards God, is gone forth, so that we need not to speak any thing.

1:9 Ipsi enim de nobis annuntiant qualem introitum habuerimus ad vos : et quomodo conversi estis ad Deum a simulacris, servire Deo vivo, et vero,

1:9 For they themselves relate of us, what manner of entering in we had unto you: and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God.

1:10 et exspectare Filium ejus de cælis (quem suscitavit a mortuis) Jesum, qui eripuit nos ab ira ventura.

1:10 And to wait for his Son from heaven (whom he raised up from the dead), Jesus, who hath delivered us from the wrath to come.

Chapter 2

2:1 Nam ipsi scitis, fratres, introitum nostrum ad vos, quia non inanis fuit :

2:1 For yourselves know, brethren, our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain:

2:2 sed ante passi, et contumeliis affecti (sicut scitis) in Philippis, fiduciam habuimus in Deo nostro, loqui ad vos Evangelium Dei in multa sollicitudine.

2:2 But having suffered many things before and been shamefully treated, (as you know) at Philippi, we had confidence in our God, to speak unto you the gospel of God in much carefulness.

2:3 Exhortatio enim nostra non de errore, neque de immunditia, neque in dolo,

2:3 For our exhortation was not of error, nor of uncleanness, nor in deceit.

2:4 sed sicut probati sumus a Deo ut crederetur nobis Evangelium : ita loquimur non quasi hominibus placentes, sed Deo, qui probat corda nostra.

2:4 But as we were approved by God that the gospel should be committed to us: even so we speak, not as pleasing men but God, who proveth our hearts.

2:5 Neque enim aliquando fuimus in sermone adulationis, sicut scitis : neque in occasione avaritiæ : Deus testis est :

2:5 For neither have we used at any time the speech of flattery, as you know: nor taken an occasion of covetousness (God is witness):

2:6 nec quærentes ab hominibus gloriam, neque a vobis, neque ab aliis.

2:6 Nor sought we glory of men, neither of you, nor of others.

2:7 Cum possemus vobis oneri esse ut Christi apostoli : sed facti sumus parvuli in medio vestrum, tamquam si nutrix foveat filios suos.

2:7 Whereas we might have been burdensome to you, as the apostles of Christ: but we became little ones in the midst of you, as if a nurse should cherish her children:

2:8 Ita desiderantes vos, cupide volebamus tradere vobis non solum Evangelium Dei, sed etiam animas nostras : quoniam carissimi nobis facti estis.

2:8 So desirous of you, we would gladly impart unto you not only the gospel of God but also our own souls: because you were become most dear unto us.

2:9 Memores enim estis, fratres, laboris nostri, et fatigationis : nocte ac die operantes, ne quem vestrum gravaremus, prædicavimus in vobis Evangelium Dei.

2:9 For you remember, brethren, our labour and toil: working night and day, lest we should be chargeable to any of you, we preached among you the gospel of God.

2:10 Vos testes estis, et Deus, quam sancte, et juste, et sine querela, vobis, qui credidistis, fuimus :

2:10 You are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and without blame we have been to you that have believed:

2:11 sicut scitis, qualiter unumquemque vestrum (sicut pater filios suos)

2:11 As you know in what manner, entreating and comforting you (as a father doth his children),

2:12 deprecantes vos, et consolantes, testificati sumus, ut ambularetis digne Deo, qui vocavit vos in suum regnum et gloriam.

2:12 We testified to every one of you that you would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.

2:13 Ideo et nos gratias agimus Deo sine intermissione : quoniam cum accepissetis a nobis verbum auditus Dei, accepistis illud, non ut verbum hominum, sed (sicut est vere) verbum Dei, qui operatur in vobis, qui credidistis :

2:13 Therefore, we also give thanks to God without ceasing: because, that when you had received of us the word of the hearing of God, you received it not as the word of men, but (as it is indeed) the word of God, who worketh in you that have believed.

2:14 vos enim imitatores facti estis, fratres, ecclesiarum Dei, quæ sunt in Judæa in Christo Jesu : quia eadem passi estis et vos a contribulibus vestris, sicut et ipsi a Judæis :

2:14 For you, brethren, are become followers of the churches of God which are in Judea, in Christ Jesus: for you also have suffered the same things from your own countrymen, even as they have from the Jews:

2:15 qui et Dominum occiderunt Jesum, et prophetas, et nos persecuti sunt, et Deo non placent, et omnibus hominibus adversantur,

2:15 Who both killed the Lord Jesus, and the prophets, and have persecuted us, and please not God, and are adversaries to all men;

2:16 prohibentes nos gentibus loqui ut salvæ fiant, ut impleant peccata sua semper : pervenit enim ira Dei super illos usque in finem.

2:16 Prohibiting us to speak to the Gentiles, that they may be saved, to fill up their sins always: for the wrath of God is come upon them to the end.

2:17 Nos autem fratres desolati a vobis ad tempus horæ, aspectu, non corde, abundantius festinavimus faciem vestram videre cum multo desiderio :

2:17 But we, brethren, being taken away from you for a short time, in sight, not in heart, have hastened the more abundantly to see your face with great desire.

2:18 quoniam voluimus venire ad vos, ego quidem Paulus, et semel, et iterum : sed impedivit nos Satanas.

2:18 For we would have come unto you, I Paul indeed, once and again: but Satan hath hindered us.

2:19 Quæ est enim nostra spes aut gaudium, aut corona gloriæ ? nonne vos ante Dominum nostrum Jesum Christum estis in adventu ejus ?

2:19 For what is our hope or joy or crown of glory? Are not you, in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?

2:20 vos enim estis gloria nostra et gaudium.

2:20 For you are our glory and joy.

Chapter 3

3:1 Propter quod non sustinentes amplius, placuit nobis remanere Athenis, solis :

3:1 For which cause, forbearing no longer, we thought it good to remain at Athens alone.

3:2 et misimus Timotheum fratrem nostrum, et ministrum Dei in Evangelio Christi, ad confirmandos vos, et exhortandos pro fide vestra :

3:2 And we sent Timothy, our brother and the minister of God in the gospel of Christ, to confirm you and exhort you concerning your faith:

3:3 ut nemo moveatur in tribulationibus istis : ipsi enim scitis quod in hoc positi sumus.

3:3 That no man should be moved in these tribulations: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto.

3:4 Nam et cum apud vos essemus, prædicebamus vobis passuros nos tribulationes, sicut et factum est, et scitis.

3:4 For even when we were with you, we foretold you that we should suffer tribulations: as also it is come to pass, and you know.

3:5 Propterea et ego amplius non sustinens, misi ad cognoscendam fidem vestram : ne forte tentaverit vos is qui tentat, et inanis fiat labor noster.

3:5 For this cause also, I, forbearing no longer, sent to know your faith: lest perhaps he that tempteth should have tempted you: and our labour should be made vain.

3:6 Nunc autem veniente Timotheo ad nos a vobis, et annuntiante nobis fidem et caritatem vestram, et quia memoriam nostri habetis bonam semper, desiderantes nos videre, sicut et nos quoque vos :

3:6 But now when Timothy came to us from you and related to us your faith and charity, and that you have a good remembrance of us always, desiring to see us as we also to see you:

3:7 ideo consolati sumus, fratres, in vobis in omni necessitate et tribulatione nostra, per fidem vestram,

3:7 Therefore we were comforted, brethren, in you, in all our necessity and tribulation, by your faith.

3:8 quoniam nunc vivimus, si vos statis in Domino.

3:8 Because now we live, if you stand in the Lord.

3:9 Quam enim gratiarum actionem possumus Deo retribuere pro vobis in omni gaudio, quo gaudemus propter vos ante Deum nostrum,

3:9 For what thanks can we return to God for you, in all the joy wherewith we rejoice for you before our God,

3:10 nocte ac die abundantius orantes, ut videamus faciem vestram, et compleamus ea quæ desunt fidei vestræ ?

3:10 Night and day more abundantly praying that we may see your face and may accomplish those things that are wanting to your faith?

3:11 Ipse autem Deus, et Pater noster, et Dominus noster Jesus Christus, dirigat viam nostram ad vos.

3:11 Now God himself and our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ, direct our way unto you.

3:12 Vos autem Dominus multiplicet, et abundare faciat caritatem vestram in invicem, et in omnes, quemadmodum et nos in vobis :

3:12 And may the Lord multiply you and make you abound in charity towards one another and towards all men: as we do also towards you,

3:13 ad confirmanda corda vestra sine querela in sanctitate, ante Deum et Patrem nostrum, in adventu Domini nostri Jesu Christi cum omnibus sanctis ejus. Amen.

3:13 To confirm your hearts without blame, in holiness, before God and our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, with all his saints. Amen.

Chapter 4

4:1 De cetero ergo, fratres, rogamus vos et obsecramus in Domino Jesu, ut quemadmodum accepistis a nobis quomodo oporteat vos ambulare, et placere Deo, sic et ambuletis ut abundetis magis.

4:1 For the rest therefore, brethren, pray and beseech you in the Lord Jesus that, as you have received from us, how you ought to walk and to please God, so also you would walk, that you may abound the more.

4:2 Scitis enim quæ præcepta dederim vobis per Dominum Jesum.

4:2 For you know what precepts I have given to you by the Lord Jesus.

4:3 Hæc est enim voluntas Dei, sanctificatio vestra : ut abstineatis vos a fornicatione,

4:3 For this is the will of God, your sanctification: That you should abstain from fornication:

4:4 ut sciat unusquisque vestrum vas suum possidere in sanctificatione, et honore :

4:4 That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour,

4:5 non in passione desiderii, sicut et gentes, quæ ignorant Deum :

4:5 Not in the passion of lust, like the Gentiles that know not God:

4:6 et ne quis supergrediatur, neque circumveniat in negotio fratrem suum : quoniam vindex est Dominus de his omnibus, sicut prædiximus vobis, et testificati sumus.

4:6 And that no man overreach nor circumvent his brother in business: because the Lord is the avenger of all these things, as we have told you before and have testified.

4:7 Non enim vocavit nos Deus in immunditiam, sed in sanctificationem.

4:7 For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto sanctification.

4:8 Itaque qui hæc spernit, non hominem spernit, sed Deum : qui etiam dedit Spiritum suum Sanctum in nobis.

4:8 Therefore, he that despiseth these things, despiseth not man, but God, who also hath given his holy Spirit in us.

4:9 De caritate autem fraternitatis non necesse habemus scribere vobis : ipsi enim vos a Deo didicistis ut diligatis invicem.

4:9 But as touching the charity of brotherhood, we have no need to write to you: for yourselves have learned of God to love one another.

4:10 Etenim illud facitis in omnes fratres in universa Macedonia. Rogamus autem vos, fratres, ut abundetis magis,

4:10 For indeed you do it towards all the brethren in all Macedonia. But we entreat you, brethren, that you abound more:

4:11 et operam detis ut quieti sitis, et ut vestrum negotium agatis, et operemini manibus vestris, sicut præcepimus vobis :

4:11 And that you use your endeavour to be quiet: and that you do your own business and work with your own hands, as we commanded you: and that you walk honestly towards them that are without: and that you want nothing of any man's.

4:12 et ut honeste ambuletis ad eos qui foris sunt : et nullius aliquid desideretis.

4:12 And we will not have you ignorant brethren, concerning them that are asleep, that you be not sorrowful, even as others who have no hope.

4:13 Nolumus autem vos ignorare fratres de dormientibus, ut non contristemini sicut et ceteri, qui spem non habent.

4:13 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again: even so them who have slept through Jesus, will God bring with him.

4:14 Si enim credimus quod Jesus mortuus est, et resurrexit : ita et Deus eos qui dormierunt per Jesum, adducet cum eo.

4:14 For this we say unto you in the word of the Lord, that we who are alive, who remain unto the coming of the Lord, shall not prevent them who have slept.

4:15 Hoc enim vobis dicimus in verbo Domini, quia nos, qui vivimus, qui residui sumus in adventum Domini, non præveniemus eos qui dormierunt.

4:15 For the Lord himself shall come down from heaven with commandment and with the voice of an archangel and with the trumpet of God: and the dead who are in Christ shall rise first.

4:16 Quoniam ipse Dominus in jussu, et in voce archangeli, et in tuba Dei descendet de cælo : et mortui, qui in Christo sunt, resurgent primi.

4:16 Then we who are alive, who are left, shall be taken up together with them in the clouds to meet Christ, into the air: and so shall we be always with the Lord.

4:17 Deinde nos, qui vivimus, qui relinquimur, simul rapiemur cum illis in nubibus obviam Christo in aëra, et sic semper cum Domino erimus.

4:17 Wherefore, comfort ye one another with these words.

4:18 Itaque consolamini invicem in verbis istis.

4:18

Chapter 5

5:1 De temporibus autem, et momentis, fratres, non indigetis ut scribamus vobis.

5:1 But of the times and moments, brethren, you need not, that we should write to you:

5:2 Ipsi enim diligenter scitis quia dies Domini, sicut fur in nocte, ita veniet :

5:2 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord shall so come as a thief in the night.

5:3 cum enim dixerint : Pax et securitas : tunc repentinus eis superveniet interitus, sicut dolor in utero habenti, et non effugient.

5:3 For when they shall say: Peace and security; then shall sudden destruction come upon them, as the pains upon her that is with child, and they shall not escape.

5:4 Vos autem, fratres, non estis in tenebris, ut vos dies illa tamquam fur comprehendat :

5:4 But you, brethren, are not in darkness, that the day should overtake you as a thief.

5:5 omnes enim vos filii lucis estis, et filii diei : non sumus noctis, neque tenebrarum.

5:5 For all you are the children of light and children of the day: we are not of the night nor of darkness.

5:6 Igitur non dormiamus sicut et ceteri, sed vigilemus, et sobrii simus.

5:6 Therefore, let us not sleep, as others do: but let us watch, and be sober.

5:7 Qui enim dormiunt, nocte dormiunt : et qui ebrii sunt, nocte ebrii sunt.

5:7 For they that sleep, sleep in the night; and they that are drunk, are drunk in the night.

5:8 Nos autem, qui diei sumus, sobrii simus, induti loricam fidei et caritatis, et galeam spem salutis :

5:8 But let us, who are of the day, be sober, having on the breast plate of faith and charity and, for a helmet, the hope of salvation.

5:9 quoniam non posuit nos Deus in iram, sed in acquisitionem salutis per Dominum nostrum Jesum Christum,

5:9 For God hath not appointed us unto wrath: but unto the purchasing of salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,

5:10 qui mortuus est pro nobis : ut sive vigilemus, sive dormiamus, simul cum illo vivamus.

5:10 Who died for us: that, whether we watch or sleep, we may live together with him.

5:11 Propter quod consolamini invicem, et ædificate alterutrum, sicut et facitis.

5:11 For which cause comfort one another and edify one another, as you also do.

5:12 Rogamus autem vos, fratres, ut noveritis eos qui laborant inter vos, et præsunt vobis in Domino, et monent vos,

5:12 And we beseech you, brethren, to know them who labour among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you;

5:13 ut habeatis illos abundantius in caritate propter opus illorum : pacem habete cum eis.

5:13 That you esteem them more abundantly in charity, for their work's sake. Have peace with them.

5:14 Rogamus autem vos, fratres, corripite inquietos, consolamini pusillanimes, suscipite infirmos, patientes estote ad omnes.

5:14 And we beseech you, brethren, rebuke the unquiet: comfort the feeble minded: support the weak: be patient towards all men.

5:15 Videte ne quis malum pro malo alicui reddat : sed semper quod bonum est sectamini in invicem, et in omnes.

5:15 See that none render evil for evil to any man: but ever follow that which is good towards each other and towards all men.

5:16 Semper gaudete.

5:16 Always rejoice.

5:17 Sine intermissione orate.

5:17 Pray without ceasing.

5:18 In omnibus gratias agite : hæc est enim voluntas Dei in Christo Jesu in omnibus vobis.

5:18 In all things give thanks for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you all.

5:19 Spiritum nolite extinguere.

5:19 Extinguish not the spirit.

5:20 Prophetias nolite spernere.

5:20 Despise not prophecies.

5:21 Omnia autem probate : quod bonum est tenete.

5:21 But prove all things: hold fast that which is good.

5:22 Ab omni specie mala abstinete vos.

5:22 From all appearance of evil refrain yourselves.

5:23 Ipse autem Deus pacis sanctificet vos per omnia : ut integer spiritus vester, et anima, et corpus sine querela in adventu Domini nostri Jesu Christi servetur.

5:23 And may the God of peace himself sanctify you in all things: that your whole spirit and soul and body may be preserved blameless in the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

5:24 Fidelis est, qui vocavit vos : qui etiam faciet.

5:24 He is faithful who hath called you, who also will do it.

5:25 Fratres, orate pro nobis.

5:25 Brethren, pray for us.

5:26 Salutate fratres omnes in osculo sancto.

5:26 Salute all the brethren with a holy kiss.

5:27 Adjuro vos per Dominum ut legatur epistola hæc omnibus sanctis fratribus.

5:27 I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read to all the holy brethren.

5:28 Gratia Domini nostri Jesu Christi vobiscum. Amen.

5:28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.

II Thessalonians

Chapter 1

1:1 Paulus, et Sylvanus, et Timotheus, ecclesiæ Thessalonicensium in Deo Patre nostro, et Domino Jesu Christo.

1:1 Paul and Sylvanus and Timothy, to the church of the Thessalonians. In God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ,

1:2 Gratia vobis, et pax a Deo Patre nostro, et Domino Jesu Christo.

1:2 Grace unto you: and peace from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

1:3 Gratias agere debemus semper Deo pro vobis, fratres, ita ut dignum est, quoniam supercrescit fides vestra, et abundat caritas uniuscujusque vestrum in invicem :

1:3 We are bound to give thanks always to God for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith groweth exceedingly and the charity of every one of you towards each other aboundeth.

1:4 ita ut et nos ipsi in vobis gloriemur in ecclesiis Dei, pro patientia vestra, et fide, et in omnibus persecutionibus vestris, et tribulationibus, quas sustinetis

1:4 So that we ourselves also glory in you in the churches of God, for your patience and faith, and in all your persecutions and tribulations: which you endure

1:5 in exemplum justi judicii Dei, ut digni habeamini in regno Dei, pro quo et patimini.

1:5 For an example of the just judgment of God, that you may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which also you suffer.

1:6 Si tamen justum est apud Deum retribuere tribulationem iis qui vos tribulant :

1:6 Seeing it is a just thing with God to repay tribulation to them that trouble you:

1:7 et vobis, qui tribulamini, requiem nobiscum in revelatione Domini Jesu de cælo cum angelis virtutis ejus,

1:7 And to you who are troubled, rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with the angels of his power:

1:8 in flamma ignis dantis vindictam iis qui non noverunt Deum, et qui non obediunt Evangelio Domini nostri Jesu Christi,

1:8 In a flame of fire, giving vengeance to them who know not God and who obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.

1:9 qui pœnas dabunt in interitu æternas a facie Domini, et a gloria virtutis ejus :

1:9 Who shall suffer eternal punishment in destruction, from the face of the Lord and from the glory of his power:

1:10 cum venerit glorificari in sanctis suis, et admirabilis fieri in omnibus, qui crediderunt, quia creditum est testimonium nostrum super vos in die illo.

1:10 When he shall come to be glorified in his saints and to be made wonderful in all them who have believed; because our testimony was believed upon you in that day.

1:11 In quo etiam oramus semper pro vobis : ut dignetur vos vocatione sua Deus noster, et impleat omnem voluntatem bonitatis, et opus fidei in virtute,

1:11 Wherefore also we pray always for you: That our God would make you worthy of his vocation and fulfil all the good pleasure of his goodness and the work of faith in power:

1:12 ut clarificetur nomen Domini nostri Jesu Christi in vobis, et vos in illo secundum gratiam Dei nostri, et Domini Jesu Christi.

1:12 That the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Chapter 2

2:1 Rogamus autem vos, fratres, per adventum Domini nostri Jesu Christi, et nostræ congregationis in ipsum :

2:1 And we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and of our gathering together unto him:

2:2 ut non cito moveamini a vestro sensu, neque terreamini, neque per spiritum, neque per sermonem, neque per epistolam tamquam per nos missam, quasi instet dies Domini.

2:2 That you be not easily moved from your sense nor be terrified, neither by spirit nor by word nor by epistle. as sent from us, as if the day of the Lord were at hand.

2:3 Ne quis vos seducat ullo modo : quoniam nisi venerit discessio primum, et revelatus fuerit homo peccati filius perditionis,

2:3 Let no man deceive you by any means: for unless there come a revolt first, and the man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition

2:4 qui adversatur, et extollitur supra omne, quod dicitur Deus, aut quod colitur, ita ut in templo Dei sedeat ostendens se tamquam sit Deus.

2:4 Who opposeth and is lifted up above all that is called God or that is worshipped, so that he sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself as if he were God.

2:5 Non retinetis quod cum adhuc essem apud vos, hæc dicebam vobis ?

2:5 Remember you not that, when I was yet with you, I told you these things?

2:6 et nunc quid detineat scitis, ut reveletur in suo tempore.

2:6 And now you know what withholdeth, that he may be revealed in his time.

2:7 Nam mysterium jam operatur iniquitatis : tantum ut qui tenet nunc, teneat, donec de medio fiat.

2:7 For the mystery of iniquity already worketh: only that he who now holdeth do hold, until he be taken out of the way.

2:8 Et tunc revelabitur ille iniquus, quem Dominus Jesus interficiet spiritu oris sui, et destruet illustratione adventus sui eum :

2:8 And then that wicked one shall be revealed: whom the Lord Jesus shall kill with the spirit of his mouth and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming: him

2:9 cujus est adventus secundum operationem Satanæ in omni virtute, et signis, et prodigiis mendacibus,

2:9 Whose coming is according to the working of Satan, in all power and signs and lying wonders:

2:10 et in omni seductione iniquitatis iis qui pereunt : eo quod caritatem veritatis non receperunt ut salvi fierent.

2:10 And in all seduction of iniquity to them that perish: because they receive not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. Therefore God shall send them the operation of error, to believe lying:

2:11 Ideo mittet illis Deus operationem erroris ut credant mendacio,

2:11 That all may be judged who have not believed the truth but have consented to iniquity.

2:12 ut judicentur omnes qui non crediderunt veritati, sed consenserunt iniquitati.

2:12 But we ought to give thanks to God always for you, brethren, beloved of God, for that God hath chosen you firstfruits unto salvation, in sanctification of the spirit and faith of the truth:

2:13 Nos autem debemus gratias agere Deo semper pro vobis, fratres dilecti a Deo, quod elegerit vos Deus primitias in salutem in sanctificatione spiritus, et in fide veritatis :

2:13 Whereunto also he hath called you by our gospel, unto the purchasing of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

2:14 in qua et vocavit vos per Evangelium nostrum in acquisitionem gloriæ Domini nostri Jesu Christi.

2:14 Therefore, brethren, stand fast: and hold the traditions, which you have learned, whether by word or by our epistle.

2:15 Itaque fratres, state : et tenete traditiones, quas didicistis, sive per sermonem, sive per epistolam nostram.

2:15 Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God and our Father, who hath loved us and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope in grace,

2:16 Ipse autem Dominus noster Jesus Christus, et Deus et Pater noster, qui dilexit nos, et dedit consolationem æternam, et spem bonam in gratia,

2:16 Exhort your hearts and confirm you in every good work and word.

2:17 exhortetur corda vestra, et confirmet in omni opere et sermone bono.

2:17

Chapter 3

3:1 De cetero fratres, orate pro nobis ut sermo Dei currat, et clarificetur, sicut et apud vos :

3:1 For the rest, brethren, pray for us that the word of God may run and may be glorified, even as among you:

3:2 et ut liberemur ab importunis, et malis hominibus : non enim omnium est fides.

3:2 And that we may be delivered from importunate and evil men: for all men have not faith.

3:3 Fidelis autem Deus est, qui confirmabit vos, et custodiet a malo.

3:3 But God is faithful, who will strengthen and keep you from evil.

3:4 Confidimus autem de vobis, in Domino, quoniam quæ præcepimus, et facitis, et facietis.

3:4 And we have confidence concerning you in the Lord that the things which we command, you both do and will do.

3:5 Dominus autem dirigat corda vestra in caritate Dei, et patientia Christi.

3:5 And the Lord direct your hearts, in the charity of God and the patience of Christ.

3:6 Denuntiamus autem vobis, fratres, in nomine Domini nostri Jesu Christi, ut subtrahatis vos ab omni fratre ambulante inordinate, et non secundum traditionem, quam acceperunt a nobis.

3:6 And we charge you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw yourselves from every brother walking disorderly and not according to the tradition which they have received of us.

3:7 Ipsi enim scitis quemadmodum oporteat imitari nos : quoniam non inquieti fuimus inter vos :

3:7 For yourselves know how you ought to imitate us. For we were not disorderly among you.

3:8 neque gratis panem manducavimus ab aliquo, sed in labore, et in fatigatione, nocte et die operantes, ne quem vestrum gravaremus.

3:8 Neither did we eat any man's bread for nothing: but in labour and in toil we worked night and day, lest we should be chargeable to any of you.

3:9 Non quasi non habuerimus potestatem, sed ut nosmetipsos formam daremus vobis ad imitandum nos.

3:9 Not as if we had not power: but that we might give ourselves a pattern unto you, to imitate us.

3:10 Nam et cum essemus apud vos, hoc denuntiabamus vobis : quoniam si quis non vult operari, nec manducet.

3:10 For also, when we were with you, this we declared to you: that, if any man will not work, neither let him eat.

3:11 Audivimus enim inter vos quosdam ambulare inquiete, nihil operantes, sed curiose agentes.

3:11 For we have heard there are some among you who walk disorderly: working not at all, but curiously meddling.

3:12 Iis autem, qui ejusmodi sunt, denuntiemus, et obsecramus in Domino Jesu Christo, ut cum silentio operantes, suum panem manducent.

3:12 Now we charge them that are such and beseech them by the Lord Jesus Christ that, working with silence, they would eat their own bread.

3:13 Vos autem, fratres, nolite deficere benefacientes.

3:13 But you, brethren, be not weary in well doing.

3:14 Quod si quis non obedit verbo nostro per epistolam, hunc notate, et ne commisceamini cum illo ut confundatur :

3:14 And if any man obey not our word by this epistle, note that man and do not keep company with him, that he may be ashamed.

3:15 et nolite quasi inimicum existimare, sed corripite ut fratrem.

3:15 Yet do not esteem him as an enemy but admonish him as a brother.

3:16 Ipse autem Dominus pacis det vobis pacem sempiternam in omni loco. Dominus sit cum omnibus vobis.

3:16 Now the Lord of peace himself give you everlasting peace in every place. The Lord be with you all.

3:17 Salutatio, mea manu Pauli : quod est signum in omni epistola, ita scribo.

3:17 The salutation of Paul with my own hand: which is the sign in every epistle. So I write.

3:18 Gratia Domini nostri Jesu Christi cum omnibus vobis. Amen.

3:18 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.

I Timothy

Chapter 1

1:1 Paulus Apostolus Jesu Christi secundum imperium Dei Salvatoris nostri, et Christi Jesu spei nostræ,

1:1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the commandment of God our Saviour and Christ Jesus our hope:

1:2 Timotheo dilecto filio in fide. Gratia, misericordia, et pax a Deo Patre, et Christo Jesu Domino nostro.

1:2 To Timothy, his beloved son in faith. Grace, mercy and peace, from God the Father and from Christ Jesus our Lord.

1:3 Sicut rogavi te ut remaneres Ephesi cum irem in Macedoniam, ut denuntiares quibusdam ne aliter docerent,

1:3 As I desired thee to remain at Ephesus when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some not to teach otherwise:

1:4 neque intenderent fabulis, et genealogiis interminatis : quæ quæstiones præstant magis quam ædificationem Dei, quæ est in fide.

1:4 Not to give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which furnish questions rather than the edification of God which is in faith.

1:5 Finis autem præcepti est caritas de corde puro, et conscientia bona, et fide non ficta.

1:5 Now the end of the commandment is charity from a pure heart, and a good conscience, and an unfeigned faith.

1:6 A quibus quidam aberrantes, conversi sunt in vaniloquium,

1:6 From which things some, going astray, are turned aside unto vain babbling:

1:7 volentes esse legis doctores, non intelligentes neque quæ loquuntur, neque de quibus affirmant.

1:7 Desiring to be teachers of the law: understanding neither the things they say, nor whereof they affirm.

1:8 Scimus autem quia bona est lex si quis ea legitime utatur :

1:8 But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully.

1:9 sciens hoc quia lex justo non est posita, sed injustis, et non subditis, impiis, et peccatoribus, sceleratis, et contaminatis, parricidis, et matricidis, homicidis,

1:9 Knowing this: That the law is not made for the just man but for the unjust and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for the wicked and defiled, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers,

1:10 fornicariis, masculorum concubitoribus, plagiariis, mendacibus, et perjuris, et si quid aliud sanæ doctrinæ adversatur,

1:10 For fornicators, for them who defile themselves with mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and whatever other thing is contrary to sound doctrine:

1:11 quæ est secundum Evangelium gloriæ beati Dei, quod creditum est mihi.

1:11 Which is according to the gospel of the glory of the blessed God which hath been committed to my trust.

1:12 Gratias ago ei, qui me confortavit, Christo Jesu Domino nostro, quia fidelem me existimavit, ponens in ministerio :

1:12 I give him thanks who hath strengthened me, even to Christ Jesus our Lord, for that he hath counted me faithful, putting me in the ministry:

1:13 qui prius blasphemus fui, et persecutor, et contumeliosus : sed misericordiam Dei consecutus sum, quia ignorans feci in incredulitate.

1:13 Who before was a blasphemer and a persecutor and contumelious. But I obtained the mercy of God, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.

1:14 Superabundavit autem gratia Domini nostri cum fide, et dilectione, quæ est in Christo Jesu.

1:14 Now the grace of our Lord hath abounded exceedingly with faith and love, which is in Christ Jesus.

1:15 Fidelis sermo, et omni acceptione dignus : quod Christus Jesus venit in hunc mundum peccatores salvos facere, quorum primus ego sum.

1:15 A faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the chief.

1:16 Sed ideo misericordiam consecutus sum : ut in me primo ostenderet Christus Jesus omnem patientiam ad informationem eorum, qui credituri sunt illi, in vitam æternam.

1:16 But for this cause have I obtained mercy: that in me first Christ Jesus might shew forth all patience, for the information of them that shall believe in him unto life everlasting.

1:17 Regi autem sæculorum immortali, invisibili, soli Deo honor et gloria in sæcula sæculorum. Amen.

1:17 Now to the king of ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

1:18 Hoc præceptum commendo tibi, fili Timothee, secundum præcedentes in te prophetias, ut milites in illis bonam militiam,

1:18 This precept, I commend to thee, O son Timothy: according to the prophecies going before on thee, that thou war in them a good warfare,

1:19 habens fidem, et bonam conscientiam, quam quidam repellentes, circa fidem naufragaverunt :

1:19 Having faith and a good conscience, which some rejecting have made shipwreck concerning the faith.

1:20 ex quibus est Hymenæus, et Alexander : quos tradidi Satanæ, ut discant non blasphemare.

1:20 Of whom is Hymeneus and Alexander, whom I have delivered up to Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme.

Chapter 2

2:1 Obsecro igitur primum omnium fieri obsecrationes, orationes, postulationes, gratiarum actiones, pro omnibus hominibus :

2:1 I desire therefore, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions and thanksgivings be made for all men:

2:2 pro regibus, et omnibus qui in sublimitate sunt, ut quietam et tranquillam vitam agamus in omni pietate, et castitate :

2:2 For kings and for all that are in high station: that we may lead a quiet and a peaceable life in all piety and chastity.

2:3 hoc enim bonum est, et acceptum coram Salvatore nostro Deo,

2:3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour,

2:4 qui omnes homines vult salvos fieri, et ad agnitionem veritatis venire.

2:4 Who will have all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.

2:5 Unus enim Deus, unus et mediator Dei et hominum homo Christus Jesus :

2:5 For there is one God: and one mediator of God and men, the man Christ Jesus:

2:6 qui dedit redemptionem semetipsum pro omnibus, testimonium temporibus suis :

2:6 Who gave himself a redemption for all, a testimony in due times.

2:7 in quo positus sum ego prædicator, et Apostolus (veritatem dico, non mentior) doctor gentium in fide, et veritate.

2:7 Whereunto I am appointed a preacher and an apostle (I say the truth, I lie not), a doctor of the Gentiles in faith and truth.

2:8 Volo ergo viros orare in omni loco, levantes puras manus sine ira et disceptatione.

2:8 I will therefore that men pray in every place, lifting up pure hands, without anger and contention.

2:9 Similiter et mulieres in habitu ornato, cum verecundia et sobrietate ornantes se, et non in tortis crinibus, aut auro, aut margaritis, vel veste pretiosa :

2:9 In like manner, women also in decent apparel: adorning themselves with modesty and sobriety, not with plaited hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly attire:

2:10 sed quod decet mulieres, promittentes pietatem per opera bona.

2:10 But, as it becometh women professing godliness, with good works.

2:11 Mulier in silentio discat cum omni subjectione.

2:11 Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection.

2:12 Docere autem mulieri non permitto, neque dominari in virum : sed esse in silentio.

2:12 But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to use authority over the man: but to be in silence.

2:13 Adam enim primus formatus est : deinde Heva :

2:13 For Adam was first formed; then Eve.

2:14 et Adam non est seductus : mulier autem seducta in prævaricatione fuit.

2:14 And Adam was not seduced; but the woman, being seduced, was in the transgression.

2:15 Salvabitur autem per filiorum generationem, si permanserit in fide, et dilectione, et sanctificatione cum sobrietate.

2:15 Yet she shall be saved through child bearing; if she continue in faith and love and sanctification with sobriety.

Chapter 3

3:1 Fidelis sermo : si quis episcopatum desiderat, bonum opus desiderat.

3:1 A faithful saying: If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth good work.

3:2 Oportet ergo episcopum irreprehensibilem esse, unius uxoris virum, sobrium, prudentem, ornatum, pudicum, hospitalem, doctorem,

3:2 It behoveth therefore a bishop to be blameless, the husband of one wife, sober, prudent, of good behaviour, chaste, given to hospitality, a teacher,

3:3 non vinolentum, non percussorem, sed modestum : non litigiosum, non cupidum, sed

3:3 Not given to wine, no striker, but modest, not quarrelsome, not covetous, but

3:4 suæ domui bene præpositum : filios habentem subditos cum omni castitate.

3:4 One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all chastity.

3:5 Si quis autem domui suæ præesse nescit, quomodo ecclesiæ Dei diligentiam habebit ?

3:5 But if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?

3:6 Non neophytum : ne in superbiam elatus, in judicium incidat diaboli.

3:6 Not a neophyte: lest, being puffed up with pride, he fall into the judgment of the devil.

3:7 Oportet autem illum et testimonium habere bonum ab iis qui foris sunt, ut non in opprobrium incidat, et in laqueum diaboli.

3:7 Moreover, he must have a good testimony of them who are without: lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

3:8 Diaconos similiter pudicos, non bilingues, non multo vino deditos, non turpe lucrum sectantes :

3:8 Deacons in like manner: chaste, not double tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre:

3:9 habentes mysterium fidei in conscientia pura.

3:9 Holding the mystery of faith in a pure conscience.

3:10 Et hi autem probentur primum : et sic ministrent, nullum crimen habentes.

3:10 And let these also first be proved: and so let them minister, having no crime.

3:11 Mulieres similiter pudicas, non detrahentes, sobrias, fideles in omnibus.

3:11 The women in like manner: chaste, not slanderers, but sober, faithful in all things.

3:12 Diaconi sint unius uxoris viri, qui filiis suis bene præsint, et suis domibus.

3:12 Let deacons be the husbands of one wife: who rule well their children and their own houses.

3:13 Qui enim bene ministraverint, gradum bonum sibi acquirent, et multam fiduciam in fide, quæ est in Christo Jesu.

3:13 For they that have ministered well shall purchase to themselves a good degree and much confidence in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

3:14 Hæc tibi scribo, sperans me ad te venire cito :

3:14 These things I write to thee, hoping that I shall come to thee shortly.

3:15 si autem tardavero, ut scias quomodo oporteat te in domo Dei conversari, quæ est ecclesia Dei vivi, columna et firmamentum veritatis.

3:15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.

3:16 Et manifeste magnum est pietatis sacramentum, quod manifestatum est in carne, justificatum est in spiritu, apparuit angelis, prædicatum est gentibus, creditum est in mundo, assumptum est in gloria.

3:16 And evidently great is the mystery of godliness, which was manifested in the flesh, was justified in the spirit, appeared unto angels, hath been preached unto the Gentiles, is believed in the world, is taken up in glory.

Chapter 4

4:1 Spiritus autem manifeste dicit, quia in novissimis temporibus discedent quidam a fide, attendentes spiritibus erroris, et doctrinis dæmoniorum,

4:1 Now the Spirit manifestly saith that in the last times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to spirits of error and doctrines of devils,

4:2 in hypocrisi loquentium mendacium, et cauteriatam habentium suam conscientiam,

4:2 Speaking lies in hypocrisy and having their conscience seared,

4:3 prohibentium nubere, abstinere a cibis, quod Deus creavit ad percipiendum cum gratiarum actione fidelibus, et iis qui cognoverunt veritatem.

4:3 Forbidding to marry, to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving by the faithful and by them that have known the truth.

4:4 Quia omnis creatura Dei bona est, et nihil rejiciendum quod cum gratiarum actione percipitur :

4:4 For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be rejected that is received with thanksgiving:

4:5 sanctificatur enim per verbum Dei, et orationem.

4:5 For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.

4:6 Hæc proponens fratribus, bonus eris minister Christi Jesu enutritus verbis fidei, et bonæ doctrinæ, quam assecutus es.

4:6 These things proposing to the brethren, thou shalt be a good minister of Christ Jesus, nourished up in the words of faith and of the good doctrine which thou hast attained unto.

4:7 Ineptas autem, et aniles fabulas devita : exerce autem teipsum ad pietatem.

4:7 But avoid foolish and old wives fables: and exercise thyself unto godliness.

4:8 Nam corporalis exercitatio, ad modicum utilis est : pietas autem ad omnia utilis est, promissionem habens vitæ, quæ nunc est, et futuræ.

4:8 For bodily exercise is profitable to little: but godliness is profitable to all things, having promise of the life that now is and of that which is to come.

4:9 Fidelis sermo, et omni acceptione dignus.

4:9 A faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation.

4:10 In hoc enim laboramus, et maledicimur, quia speramus in Deum vivum, qui est Salvator omnium hominum, maxime fidelium.

4:10 For therefore we labour and are reviled, because we hope in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, especially of the faithful.

4:11 Præcipe hæc, et doce.

4:11 These things command and teach:

4:12 Nemo adolescentiam tuam contemnat : sed exemplum esto fidelium in verbo, in conversatione, in caritate, in fide, in castitate.

4:12 Let no man despise thy youth: but be thou an example of the faithful, in word, in conversation, in charity, in faith, in chastity.

4:13 Dum venio, attende lectioni, exhortationi, et doctrinæ.

4:13 Till I come, attend unto reading, to exhortation and to doctrine.

4:14 Noli negligere gratiam, quæ in te est, quæ data est tibi per prophetiam, cum impositione manuum presbyterii.

4:14 Neglect not the grace that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with imposition of the hands of the priesthood.

4:15 Hæc meditare, in his esto : ut profectus tuus manifestus sit omnibus.

4:15 Meditate upon these things, be wholly in these things: that thy profiting may be manifest to all.

4:16 Attende tibi, et doctrinæ : insta in illis. Hoc enim faciens, et teipsum salvum facies, et eos qui te audiunt.

4:16 Take heed to thyself and to doctrine: be earnest in them. For in doing this thou shalt both save thyself and them that hear thee.

Chapter 5

5:1 Seniorem ne increpaveris, sed obsecra ut patrem : juvenes, ut fratres :

5:1 An ancient man rebuke not, but entreat him as a father: young men, as brethren:

5:2 anus, ut matres : juvenculas, ut sorores in omni castitate :

5:2 Old women, as mothers: young women, as sisters, in all chastity.

5:3 viduas honora, quæ vere viduæ sunt.

5:3 Honour widows that are widows indeed.

5:4 Si qua autem vidua filios, aut nepotes habet : discat primum domum suam regere, et mutuam vicem reddere parentibus : hoc enim acceptum est coram Deo.

5:4 But if any widow have children or grandchildren, let her learn first to govern her own house and to make a return of duty to her parents; for this is acceptable before God.

5:5 Quæ autem vere vidua est, et desolata, speret in Deum, et instet obsecrationibus, et orationibus nocte ac die.

5:5 But she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, let her trust in God and continue in supplications and prayers night and day.

5:6 Nam quæ in deliciis est, vivens mortua est.

5:6 For she that liveth in pleasures is dead while she is living.

5:7 Et hoc præcipe, ut irreprehensibiles sint.

5:7 And this give in charge, that they may be blameless.

5:8 Si quis autem suorum, et maxime domesticorum, curam non habet, fidem negavit, et est infideli deterior.

5:8 But if any man have not care of his own and especially of those of his house, he hath denied the faith and is worse than an infidel.

5:9 Vidua eligatur non minus sexaginta annorum, quæ fuerit unius viri uxor,

5:9 Let a widow be chosen of no less than threescore years of age, who hath been the wife of one husband.

5:10 in operibus bonis testimonium habens, si filios educavit, si hospitio recepit, si sanctorum pedes lavit, si tribulationem patientibus subministravit, si omne opus bonum subsecuta est.

5:10 Having testimony for her good works, if she have brought up children, if she have received to harbour, if she have washed the saints' feet, if she have ministered to them that suffer tribulation, if she have diligently followed every good work.

5:11 Adolescentiores autem viduas devita : cum enim luxuriatæ fuerint in Christo, nubere volunt :

5:11 But the younger widows avoid. For when they have grown wanton in Christ, they will marry:

5:12 habentes damnationem, quia primam fidem irritam fecerunt ;

5:12 Having damnation, because they have made void their first faith.

5:13 simul autem et otiosæ discunt circuire domos : non solum otiosæ, sed et verbosæ, et curiosæ, loquentes quæ non oportet.

5:13 And withal being idle they learn to go about from house to house: and are not only idle, but tattlers also and busy bodies, speaking things which they ought not.

5:14 Volo ergo juniores nubere, filios procreare, matresfamilias esse, nullam occasionem dare adversario maledicti gratia.

5:14 I will, therefore, that the younger should marry, bear children, be mistresses of families, give no occasion to the adversary to speak evil.

5:15 Jam enim quædam conversæ sunt retro Satanam.

5:15 For some are already turned aside after Satan.

5:16 Si quis fidelis habet viduas, subministret illis, et non gravetur ecclesia : ut iis quæ vere viduæ sunt, sufficiat.

5:16 If any of the faithful have widows, let him minister to them, and let not the church be charged: that there may be sufficient for them that are widows indeed.

5:17 Qui bene præsunt presbyteri, duplici honore digni habeantur : maxime qui laborant in verbo et doctrina.

5:17 Let the priests that rule well be esteemed worthy of double honour: especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.

5:18 Dicit enim Scriptura : Non alligabis os bovi trituranti. Et : Dignus est operarius mercede sua.

5:18 For the scripture saith: Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn: and, The labourer is worthy of his reward.

5:19 Adversus presbyterum accusationem noli recipere, nisi sub duobus aut tribus testibus.

5:19 Against a priest receive not an accusation, but under two or three witnesses.

5:20 Peccantes coram omnibus argue : ut et ceteri timorem habeant.

5:20 Them that sin reprove before all that the rest also may have fear.

5:21 Testor coram Deo et Christo Jesu, et electis angelis, ut hæc custodias sine præjudicio, nihil faciens in alteram partem declinando.

5:21 I charge thee, before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without prejudice, doing nothing by declining to either side.

5:22 Manus cito nemini imposueris, neque communicaveris peccatis alienis. Teipsum castum custodi.

5:22 Impose not hands lightly upon any man, neither be partaker of other men's sins. Keep thyself chaste.

5:23 Noli adhuc aquam bibere, sed modico vino utere propter stomachum tuum, et frequentes tuas infirmitates.

5:23 Do not still drink water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thy frequent infirmities.

5:24 Quorumdam hominum peccata manifesta sunt, præcedentia ad judicium : quosdam autem et subsequuntur.

5:24 Some men's sins are manifest, going before to judgment: and some men they follow after.

5:25 Similiter et facta bona, manifesta sunt : et quæ aliter se habent, abscondi non possunt.

5:25 In like manner also good deeds are manifest: and they that are otherwise cannot be hid.

Chapter 6

6:1 Quicumque sunt sub jugo servi, dominos suos omni honore dignos arbitrentur, ne nomen Domini et doctrina blasphemetur.

6:1 Whosoever are servants under the yoke, let them count their masters worthy of all honour; lest the name of the Lord and his doctrine be blasphemed.

6:2 Qui autem fideles habent dominos, non contemnant, quia fratres sunt : sed magis serviant, quia fideles sunt et dilecti, qui beneficii participes sunt. Hæc doce, et exhortare.

6:2 But they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but serve them the rather, because they are faithful and beloved, who are partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort.

6:3 Si quis aliter docet, et non acquiescit sanis sermonibus Domini nostri Jesu Christi, et ei, quæ secundum pietatem est, doctrinæ :

6:3 If any man teach otherwise and consent not to the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and to that doctrine which is according to godliness,

6:4 superbus est, nihil sciens, sed languens circa quæstiones, et pugnas verborum : ex quibus oriuntur invidiæ, contentiones, blasphemiæ, suspiciones malæ,

6:4 He is proud, knowing nothing, but sick about questions and strifes of words; from which arise envies, contentions, blasphemies, evil suspicions,

6:5 conflictationes hominum mente corruptorum, et qui veritate privati sunt, existimantium quæstum esse pietatem.

6:5 Conflicts of men corrupted in mind and who are destitute of the truth, supposing gain to be godliness.

6:6 Est autem quæstus magnus pietas cum sufficientia.

6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.

6:7 Nihil enim intulimus in hunc mundum : haud dubium quod nec auferre quid possumus.

6:7 For we brought nothing into this world: and certainly we can carry nothing out.

6:8 Habentes autem alimenta, et quibus tegamur, his contenti simus.

6:8 But having food and wherewith to be covered, with these we are content.

6:9 Nam qui volunt divites fieri, incidunt in tentationem, et in laqueum diaboli, et desideria multa inutilia, et nociva, quæ mergunt homines in interitum et perditionem.

6:9 For they that will become rich fall into temptation and into the snare of the devil and into many unprofitable and hurtful desires, which drown men into destruction and perdition.

6:10 Radix enim omnium malorum est cupiditas : quam quidam appetentes erraverunt a fide, et inseruerunt se doloribus multis.

6:10 For the desire of money is the root of all evils; which some coveting have erred from the faith and have entangled themselves in many sorrows.

6:11 Tu autem, o homo Dei, hæc fuge : sectare vero justitiam, pietatem, fidem, caritatem, patientiam, mansuetudinem.

6:11 But thou, O man of God, fly these things: and pursue justice, godliness, faith, charity, patience, mildness.

6:12 Certa bonum certamen fidei, apprehende vitam æternam, in qua vocatus es, et confessus bonam confessionem coram multis testibus.

6:12 Fight the good fight of faith. Lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art called and be it confessed a good confession before many witnesses.

6:13 Præcipio tibi coram Deo, qui vivificat omnia, et Christo Jesu, qui testimonium reddidit sub Pontio Pilato, bonam confessionem,

6:13 I charge thee before God who quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus who gave testimony under Pontius Pilate, a good confession:

6:14 ut serves mandatum sine macula, irreprehensibile usque in adventum Domini nostri Jesu Christi,

6:14 That thou keep the commandment without spot, blameless, unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ,

6:15 quem suis temporibus ostendet beatus et solus potens, Rex regum, et Dominus dominantium :

6:15 Which in his times he shall shew, who is the Blessed and only Mighty, the King of kings and Lord of lords:

6:16 qui solus habet immortalitatem, et lucem inhabitat inaccessibilem : quem nullus hominum vidit, sed nec videre potest : cui honor, et imperium sempiternum. Amen.

6:16 Who only hath immortality and inhabiteth light inaccessible: whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and empire everlasting. Amen.

6:17 Divitibus hujus sæculi præcipe non sublime sapere, neque sperare in incerto divitiarum, sed in Deo vivo (qui præstat nobis omnia abunde ad fruendum)

6:17 Charge the rich of this world not to be highminded nor to trust in the uncertainty of riches, but in the living God (who giveth us abundantly all things to enjoy)

6:18 bene agere, divites fieri in bonis operibus, facile tribuere, communicare,

6:18 To do good, to be rich in good work, to give easily, to communicate to others,

6:19 thesaurizare sibi fundamentum bonum in futurum, ut apprehendant veram vitam.

6:19 To lay up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on the true life.

6:20 O Timothee, depositum custodi, devitans profanas vocum novitates, et oppositiones falsi nominis scientiæ,

6:20 O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding the profane novelties of words and oppositions of knowledge falsely so called.

6:21 quam quidam promittentes, circa fidem exciderunt. Gratia tecum. Amen.

6:21 Which some promising, have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with thee. Amen.

II Timothy

Chapter 1

1:1 Paulus Apostolus Jesu Christi per voluntatem Dei, secundum promissionem vitæ, quæ est in Christo Jesu,

1:1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus:

1:2 Timotheo carissimo filio : gratia, misericordia, pax a Deo Patre, et Christo Jesu Domino nostro.

1:2 To Timothy, my dearly beloved son. Grace, mercy and peace, from God the Father and from Christ Jesus our Lord.

1:3 Gratias ago Deo, cui servio a progenitoribus in conscientia pura, quod sine intermissione habeam tui memoriam in orationibus meis, nocte ac die

1:3 I give thanks to God, whom I serve from my forefathers, with a pure conscience, that without ceasing I have a remembrance of thee in my prayers, night and day.

1:4 desiderans te videre, memor lacrimarum tuarum, ut gaudio implear,

1:4 Desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy:

1:5 recordationem accipiens ejus fidei, quæ est in te non ficta, quæ et habitavit primum in avia tua Loide, et matre tua Eunice, certus sum autem quod et in te.

1:5 Calling to mind that faith which is in thee unfeigned, which also dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois and in thy mother Eunice, and I am certain that in thee also.

1:6 Propter quam causam admoneo te ut resuscites gratiam Dei, quæ est in te per impositionem manuum mearum.

1:6 For which cause I admonish thee that thou stir up the grace of God which is in thee by the imposition of my hands.

1:7 Non enim dedit nobis Deus spiritum timoris : sed virtutis, et dilectionis, et sobrietatis.

1:7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear: but of power and of love and of sobriety.

1:8 Noli itaque erubescere testimonium Domini nostri, neque me vinctum ejus : sed collabora Evangelio secundum virtutem Dei :

1:8 Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but labour with the gospel, according to the power of God.

1:9 qui nos liberavit, et vocavit vocatione sua sancta, non secundum opera nostra, sed secundum propositum suum, et gratiam, quæ data est nobis in Christo Jesu ante tempora sæcularia.

1:9 Who hath delivered us and called us by his holy calling, not according to our own works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the times of the world:

1:10 Manifestata est autem nunc per illuminationem Salvatoris nostri Jesu Christi, qui destruxit quidem mortem, illuminavit autem vitam, et incorruptionem per Evangelium :

1:10 But is now made manifest by the illumination of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath destroyed death and hath brought to light life and incorruption by the gospel.

1:11 in quo positus sum ego prædicator, et Apostolus, et magister gentium.

1:11 Wherein I am appointed a preacher and an apostle and teacher of the Gentiles.

1:12 Ob quam causam etiam hæc patior, sed non confundor. Scio enim cui credidi, et certus sum quia potens est depositum meum servare in illum diem.

1:12 For which cause, I also suffer these things: but I am not ashamed. For I know whom I have believed and I am certain that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him, against that day.

1:13 Formam habe sanorum verborum, quæ a me audisti in fide, et in dilectione in Christo Jesu.

1:13 Hold the form of sound words which thou hast heard of me: in faith and in the love which is in Christ Jesus.

1:14 Bonum depositum custodi per Spiritum Sanctum, qui habitat in nobis.

1:14 Keep the good thing committed to thy trust by the Holy Ghost who dwelleth in us.

1:15 Scis hoc, quod aversi sunt a me omnes, qui in Asia sunt, ex quibus est Phigellus, et Hermogenes.

1:15 Thou knowest this, that all they who are in Asia are turned away from me: of whom are Phigellus and Hermogenes.

1:16 Det misericordiam Dominus Onesiphori domui : quia sæpe me refrigeravit, et catenam meam non erubuit :

1:16 The Lord give mercy to the house of Onesiphorus: because he hath often refreshed me and hath not been ashamed of my chain:

1:17 sed cum Romam venisset, sollicite me quæsivit, et invenit.

1:17 But when he was come to Rome, he carefully sought me and found me.

1:18 Det illi Dominus invenire misericordiam a Domino in illa die. Et quanta Ephesi ministravit mihi, tu melius nosti.

1:18 The Lord grant unto him to find mercy of the Lord in that day. And in how many things he ministered unto me at Ephesus, thou very well knowest.

Chapter 2

2:1 Tu ergo fili mi, confortare in gratia, quæ est in Christo Jesu :

2:1 Thou therefore, my son, be strong in Christ Jesus:

2:2 et quæ audisti a me per multos testes, hæc commenda fidelibus hominibus, qui idonei erant et alios docere.

2:2 And the things which thou hast heard of me by many witnesses, the same commend to faithful men who shall be fit to teach others also.

2:3 Labora sicut bonus miles Christi Jesu.

2:3 Labour as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

2:4 Nemo militans Deo implicat se negotiis sæcularibus : ut ei placeat, cui se probavit.

2:4 No man, being a soldier to God, entangleth himself with secular businesses: that he may please him to whom he hath engaged himself.

2:5 Nam et qui certat in agone, non coronatur nisi legitime certaverit.

2:5 For he also that striveth for the mastery is not crowned, except he strive lawfully.

2:6 Laborantem agricolam oportet primum de fructibus percipere.

2:6 The husbandman that laboureth must first partake of the fruits.

2:7 Intellige quæ dico : dabit enim tibi Dominus in omnibus intellectum.

2:7 Understand what I say: for the Lord will give thee in all things understanding.

2:8 Memor esto Dominum Jesum Christum resurrexisse a mortuis ex semine David, secundum Evangelium meum,

2:8 Be mindful that the Lord Jesus Christ is risen again from the dead, of the seed of David, according to my gospel:

2:9 in quo laboro usque ad vincula, quasi male operans : sed verbum Dei non est alligatum.

2:9 Wherein I labour even unto bands, as an evildoer. But the word of God is not bound.

2:10 Ideo omnia sustineo propter electos, ut et ipsi salutem consequantur, quæ est in Christo Jesu, cum gloria cælesti.

2:10 Therefore I endure all things for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus, with heavenly glory.

2:11 Fidelis sermo : nam si commortui sumus, et convivemus :

2:11 A faithful saying: for if we be dead with him, we shall live also with him.

2:12 si sustinebimus, et conregnabimus : si negaverimus, et ille negabit nos :

2:12 If we suffer, we shall also reign with him. If we deny him, he will also deny us.

2:13 si non credimus, ille fidelis permanet, negare seipsum non potest.

2:13 If we believe not, he continueth faithful, he cannot deny himself.

2:14 Hæc commone, testificans coram Domino. Noli contendere verbis : ad nihil enim utile est, nisi ad subversionem audientium.

2:14 Of these things put them in mind, charging them before the Lord. Contend not in words: for it is to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers.

2:15 Sollicite cura teipsum probabilem exhibere Deo, operarium inconfusibilem, recte tractantem verbum veritatis.

2:15 Carefully study to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.

2:16 Profana autem et vaniloquia devita : multum enim proficiunt ad impietatem :

2:16 But shun profane and vain babblings: for they grow much towards ungodliness.

2:17 et sermo eorum ut cancer serpit : ex quibus est Hymenæus et Philetus,

2:17 And their speech spreadeth like a canker: of whom are Hymeneus and Philetus:

2:18 qui a veritate exciderunt, dicentes resurrectionem esse jam factam, et subverterunt quorumdam fidem.

2:18 Who have erred from the truth, saying that the resurrection is past already, and have subverted the faith of some.

2:19 Sed firmum fundamentum Dei stat, habens signaculum hoc : cognovit Dominus qui sunt ejus, et discedat ab iniquitate omnis qui nominat nomen Domini.

2:19 But the sure foundation of God standeth firm, having this seal: the Lord knoweth who are his; and let every one depart from iniquity who nameth the name of the Lord.

2:20 In magna autem domo non solum sunt vasa aurea, et argentea, sed et lignea, et fictilia : et quædam quidem in honorem, quædam autem in contumeliam.

2:20 But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth: and some indeed unto honour, but some unto dishonour.

2:21 Si quis ergo emundaverit se ab istis, erit vas in honorem sanctificatum, et utile Domino ad omne opus bonum paratum.

2:21 If any man therefore shall cleanse himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified and profitable to the Lord, prepared unto every good work.

2:22 Juvenilia autem desideria fuge, sectare vero justitiam, fidem, spem, caritatem, et pacem cum iis qui invocant Dominum de corde puro.

2:22 But flee thou youthful desires, and pursue justice, faith, charity and peace with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

2:23 Stultas autem et sine disciplina quæstiones devita : sciens quia generant lites.

2:23 And avoid foolish and unlearned questions, knowing that they beget strifes.

2:24 Servum autem Domini non oportet litigare : sed mansuetum esse ad omnes, docibilem, patientem,

2:24 But the servant of the Lord must not wrangle: but be mild toward all men, apt to teach, patient,

2:25 cum modestia corripientem eos qui resistunt veritati, nequando Deus det illis pœnitentiam ad cognoscendam veritatem,

2:25 With modesty admonishing them that resist the truth: if peradventure God may give them repentance to know the truth;

2:26 et resipiscant a diaboli laqueis, a quo captivi tenentur ad ipsius voluntatem.

2:26 And they may recover themselves from the snares of the devil by whom they are held captive at his will.

Chapter 3

3:1 Hoc autem scito, quod in novissimis diebus instabunt tempora periculosa :

3:1 Know also this, that in the last days shall come dangerous times.

3:2 erunt homines seipsos amantes, cupidi, elati, superbi, blasphemi, parentibus non obedientes, ingrati, scelesti,

3:2 Men shall be lovers of themselves, covetous, haughty, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, wicked,

3:3 sine affectione, sine pace, criminatores, incontinentes, immites, sine benignitate,

3:3 Without affection, without peace, slanderers, incontinent, unmerciful, without kindness,

3:4 proditores, protervi, tumidi, et voluptatum amatores magis quam Dei :

3:4 Traitors, stubborn, puffed up, and lovers of pleasure more than of God:

3:5 habentes speciem quidem pietatis, virtutem autem ejus abnegantes. Et hos devita :

3:5 Having an appearance indeed of godliness but denying the power thereof. Now these avoid.

3:6 ex his enim sunt qui penetrant domos, et captivas ducunt mulierculas oneratas peccatis, quæ ducuntur variis desideriis :

3:6 For of these sort are they who creep into houses and lead captive silly women laden with sins, who are led away with divers desires:

3:7 semper discentes, et numquam ad scientiam veritatis pervenientes.

3:7 Ever learning, and never attaining to the knowledge of the truth.

3:8 Quemadmodum autem Jannes et Mambres restiterunt Moysi : ita et hi resistunt veritati, homines corrupti mente, reprobi circa fidem ;

3:8 Now as Jannes and Mambres resisted Moses, so these also resist the truth, men corrupted in mind, reprobate concerning the faith.

3:9 sed ultra non proficient : insipientia enim eorum manifesta erit omnibus, sicut et illorum fuit.

3:9 But they shall proceed no farther: for their folly shall be manifest to all men, as theirs also was.

3:10 Tu autem assecutus es meam doctrinam, institutionem, propositum, fidem, longanimitatem, dilectionem, patientiam,

3:10 But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, patience,

3:11 persecutiones, passiones : qualia mihi facta sunt Antiochiæ, Iconii, et Lystris : quales persecutiones sustinui, et ex omnibus eripuit me Dominus.

3:11 Persecutions, afflictions: such as came upon me at Antioch, at Iconium and at Lystra: what persecutions I endured, and out of them all the Lord delivered me.

3:12 Et omnes, qui pie volunt vivere in Christo Jesu, persecutionem patientur.

3:12 And all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.

3:13 Mali autem homines et seductores proficient in pejus, errantes, et in errorem mittentes.

3:13 But evil men and seducers shall grow worse and worse: erring, and driving into error,

3:14 Tu vero permane in iis quæ didicisti, et credita sunt tibi : sciens a quo didiceris :

3:14 But continue thou in those things which thou hast learned and which have been committed to thee. Knowing of whom thou hast learned them:

3:15 et quia ab infantia sacras litteras nosti, quæ te possunt instruere ad salutem, per fidem quæ est in Christo Jesu.

3:15 And because from thy infancy thou hast known the holy scriptures which can instruct thee to salvation by the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

3:16 Omnis Scriptura divinitus inspirata utilis est ad docendum, ad arguendum, ad corripiendum, et erudiendum in justitia :

3:16 All scripture, inspired of God, is profitable to teach, to reprove, to correct, to instruct in justice:

3:17 ut perfectus sit homo Dei, ad omne opus bonum instructus.

3:17 That the man of God may be perfect, furnished to every good work.

Chapter 4

4:1 Testificor coram Deo, et Jesu Christo, qui judicaturus est vivos et mortuos, per adventum ipsius, et regnum ejus :

4:1 I charge thee, before God and Jesus Christ, who shall judge the living and the dead, by his coming and his kingdom:

4:2 prædica verbum, insta opportune, importune : argue, obsecra, increpa in omni patientia, et doctrina.

4:2 Preach the word: be instant in season, out of season: reprove, entreat, rebuke in all patience and doctrine.

4:3 Erit enim tempus, cum sanam doctrinam non sustinebunt, sed ad sua desideria coacervabunt sibi magistros, prurientes auribus,

4:3 For there shall be a time when they will not endure sound doctrine but, according to their own desires, they will heap to themselves teachers having itching ears:

4:4 et a veritate quidem auditum avertent, ad fabulas autem convertentur.

4:4 And will indeed turn away their hearing from the truth, but will be turned unto fables.

4:5 Tu vero vigila, in omnibus labora, opus fac evangelistæ, ministerium tuum imple. Sobrius esto.

4:5 But be thou vigilant, labour in all things, do the work of an evangelist, fulfil thy ministry. Be sober.

4:6 Ego enim jam delibor, et tempus resolutionis meæ instat.

4:6 For I am even now ready to be sacrificed: and the time of my dissolution is at hand.

4:7 Bonum certamen certavi, cursum consummavi, fidem servavi.

4:7 I have fought a good fight: I have finished my course: I have kept the faith.

4:8 In reliquo reposita est mihi corona justitiæ, quam reddet mihi Dominus in illa die, justus judex : non solum autem mihi, sed et iis, qui diligunt adventum ejus. Festina ad me venire cito.

4:8 As to the rest, there is laid up for me a crown of justice which the Lord the just judge will render to me in that day: and not only to me, but to them also that love his coming. Make haste to come to me quickly.

4:9 Demas enim me reliquit, diligens hoc sæculum, et abiit Thessalonicam :

4:9 For Demas hath left me, loving this world, and is gone to Thessalonica:

4:10 Crescens in Galatiam, Titus in Dalmatiam.

4:10 Crescens into Galatia, Titus into Dalmatia.

4:11 Lucas est mecum solus. Marcum assume, et adduc tecum : est enim mihi utilis in ministerium.

4:11 Only Luke is with me. Take Mark and bring him with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry.

4:12 Tychicum autem misi Ephesum.

4:12 But Tychicus I have sent to Ephesus.

4:13 Penulam, quam reliqui Troade apud Carpum, veniens affer tecum, et libros, maxime autem membranas.

4:13 The cloak that I left at Troas, with Carpus, when thou comest, bring with thee: and the books, especially the parchments.

4:14 Alexander ærarius multa mala mihi ostendit : reddet illi Dominus secundum opera ejus :

4:14 Alexander the coppersmith hath done me much evil: the Lord will reward him according to his works:

4:15 quem et tu devita : valde enim restitit verbis nostris.

4:15 Whom do thou also avoid: for he hath greatly withstood our words.

4:16 In prima mea defensione nemo mihi affuit, sed omnes me dereliquerunt : non illis imputetur.

4:16 At my first answer, no man stood with me: but all forsook me. May it not be laid to their charge!

4:17 Dominus autem mihi astitit, et confortavit me, ut per me prædicatio impleatur, et audiant omnes gentes : et liberatus sum de ore leonis.

4:17 But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, that by me the preaching may be accomplished and that all the Gentiles may hear. And I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.

4:18 Liberavit me Dominus ab omni opere malo : et salvum faciet in regnum suum cæleste, cui gloria in sæcula sæculorum. Amen.

4:18 The Lord hath delivered me from every evil work and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom. To whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

4:19 Saluta Priscam, et Aquilam, et Onesiphori domum.

4:19 Salute Prisca, and Aquila and the household of Onesiphorus.

4:20 Erastus remansit Corinthi. Trophimum autem reliqui infirmum Mileti.

4:20 Erastus remained at Corinth. And Trophimus I left sick at Miletus.

4:21 Festina ante hiemem venire. Salutant te Eubulus, et Pudens, et Linus, et Claudia, et fratres omnes.

4:21 Make haste to come before winter. Eubulus and Pudens and Linus and Claudia and all the brethren, salute thee.

4:22 Dominus Jesus Christus cum spiritu tuo. Gratia vobiscum. Amen.

4:22 The Lord Jesus Christ be with thy spirit. Grace be with you. Amen.

Titus

Chapter 1

1:1 Paulus servus Dei, Apostolus autem Jesu Christi secundum fidem electorum Dei, et agnitionem veritatis, quæ secundum pietatem est

1:1 Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of the elect of God and the acknowledging of the truth, which is according to godliness:

1:2 in spem vitæ æternæ, quam promisit qui non mentitur, Deus, ante tempora sæcularia :

1:2 Unto the hope of life everlasting, which God, who lieth not, hath promised before the times of the world:

1:3 manifestavit autem temporibus suis verbum suum in prædicatione, quæ credita est mihi secundum præceptum Salvatoris nostri Dei :

1:3 But hath in due times manifested his word in preaching, which is committed to me according to the commandment of God our Saviour:

1:4 Tito dilecto filio secundum communem fidem, gratia, et pax a Deo Patre, et Christo Jesu Salvatore nostro.

1:4 To Titus, my beloved son according to the common faith, grace and peace, from God the Father and from Christ Jesus our Saviour.

1:5 Hujus rei gratia reliqui te Cretæ, ut ea quæ desunt, corrigas, et constituas per civitates presbyteros, sicut et ego disposui tibi,

1:5 For this cause I left thee in Crete: that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting and shouldest ordain priests in every city, as I also appointed thee:

1:6 si quis sine crimine est, unius uxoris vir, filios habens fideles, non in accusatione luxuriæ, aut non subditos.

1:6 If any be without crime, the husband of one wife. having faithful children, not accused of riot or unruly.

1:7 Oportet enim episcopum sine crimine esse, sicut Dei dispensatorem : non superbum, non iracundum, non vinolentum, non percussorem, non turpis lucri cupidum :

1:7 For a bishop must be without crime, as the steward of God: not proud, not subject to anger, nor given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre:

1:8 sed hospitalem, benignum, sobrium, justum, sanctum, continentem,

1:8 But given to hospitality, gentle, sober, just, holy, continent:

1:9 amplectentem eum, qui secundum doctrinam est, fidelem sermonem : ut potens sit exhortari in doctrina sana, et eos qui contradicunt, arguere.

1:9 Embracing that faithful word which is according to doctrine, that he may be able to exhort in sound doctrine and to convince the gainsayers.

1:10 Sunt enim multi etiam inobedientes, vaniloqui, et seductores : maxime qui de circumcisione sunt :

1:10 For there are also many disobedient, vain talkers and seducers: especially they who are of the circumcision.

1:11 quos oportet redargui : qui universas domos subvertunt, docentes quæ non oportet, turpis lucri gratia.

1:11 Who must be reproved, who subvert whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for filthy lucre's sake.

1:12 Dixit quidam ex illis, proprius ipsorum propheta : Cretenses semper mendaces, malæ bestiæ, ventres pigri.

1:12 One of them a prophet of their own, said: The Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, slothful bellies.

1:13 Testimonium hoc verum est. Quam ob causam increpa illos dure, ut sani sint in fide,

1:13 This testimony is true. Wherefore, rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith:

1:14 non intendentes judaicis fabulis, et mandatis hominum, aversantium se a veritate.

1:14 Not giving heed to Jewish fables and commandments of men who turn themselves away from the truth.

1:15 Omnia munda mundis : coinquinatis autem et infidelibus, nihil est mundum, sed inquinatæ sunt eorum et mens et conscientia.

1:15 All things are clean to the clean: but to them that are defiled and to unbelievers, nothing is clean: but both their mind and their conscience are defiled.

1:16 Confitentur se nosse Deum, factis autem negant : cum sint abominati, et incredibiles, et ad omne opus bonum reprobi.

1:16 They profess that they know God: but in their works they deny him: being abominable and incredulous and to every good work reprobate.

Chapter 2

2:1 Tu autem loquere quæ decent sanam doctrinam :

2:1 But speak thou the things that become sound doctrine:

2:2 senes ut sobrii sint, pudici, prudentes, sani in fide, in dilectione, in patientia :

2:2 That the aged men be sober, chaste, prudent, sound in faith, in love, in patience.

2:3 anus similiter in habitu sancto, non criminatrices, non multo vino servientes, bene docentes :

2:3 The aged women, in like manner, in holy attire, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teaching well:

2:4 ut prudentiam doceant adolescentulas, ut viros suos ament, filios suos diligant,

2:4 That they may teach the young women to be wise, to love their husbands, to love their children.

2:5 prudentes, castas, sobrias, domus curam habentes, benignas, subditas viris suis, ut non blasphemetur verbum Dei.

2:5 To be discreet, chaste, sober, having a care of the house, gentle, obedient to their husbands: that the word of God be not blasphemed.

2:6 Juvenes similiter hortare ut sobrii sint.

2:6 Young men, in like manner, exhort that they be sober.

2:7 In omnibus teipsum præbe exemplum bonorum operum, in doctrina, in integritate, in gravitate,

2:7 In all things shew thyself an example of good works, in doctrine, in integrity, in gravity,

2:8 verbum sanum, irreprehensibile : ut is qui ex adverso est, vereatur, nihil habens malum dicere de nobis.

2:8 The sound word that can not be blamed: that he who is on the contrary part may be afraid, having no evil to say of us.

2:9 Servos dominis suis subditos esse, in omnibus placentes, non contradicentes,

2:9 Exhort servants to be obedient to their masters: in all things pleasing, not gainsaying:

2:10 non fraudantes, sed in omnibus fidem bonam ostendentes : ut doctrinam Salvatoris nostri Dei ornent in omnibus.

2:10 Not defrauding, but in all things shewing good fidelity, that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.

2:11 Apparuit enim gratia Dei Salvatoris nostri omnibus hominibus,

2:11 For the grace of God our Saviour hath appeared to all men:

2:12 erudiens nos, ut abnegantes impietatem, et sæcularia desideria, sobrie, et juste, et pie vivamus in hoc sæculo,

2:12 Instructing us, that, denying ungodliness and worldly desires, we should live soberly and justly and godly in this world,

2:13 exspectantes beatam spem, et adventum gloriæ magni Dei, et Salvatoris nostri Jesu Christi :

2:13 Looking for the blessed hope and coming of the glory of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ.

2:14 qui dedit semetipsum pro nobis, ut nos redimeret ab omni iniquitate, et mundaret sibi populum acceptabilem, sectatorem bonorum operum.

2:14 Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity and might cleanse to himself a people acceptable, a pursuer of good works.

2:15 Hæc loquere, et exhortare, et argue cum omni imperio. Nemo te contemnat.

2:15 These things speak and exhort and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee.

Chapter 3

3:1 Admone illos principibus, et potestatibus subditos esse, dicto obedire, ad omne opus bonum paratos esse :

3:1 Admonish them to be subject to princes and powers, to obey at a word, to be ready to every good work.

3:2 neminem blasphemare, non litigiosos esse, sed modestos, omnem ostendentes mansuetudinem ad omnes homines.

3:2 To speak evil of no man, not to be litigious but gentle: shewing all mildness towards all men.

3:3 Eramus enim aliquando et nos insipientes, increduli, errantes, servientes desideriis, et voluptatibus variis, in malitia et invidia agentes, odibiles, odientes invicem.

3:3 For we ourselves also were some time unwise, incredulous, erring, slaves to divers desires and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful and hating one another.

3:4 Cum autem benignitas et humanitas apparuit Salvatoris nostri Dei,

3:4 But when the goodness and kindness of God our Saviour appeared:

3:5 non ex operibus justitiæ, quæ fecimus nos, sed secundum suam misericordiam salvos nos fecit per lavacrum regenerationis et renovationis Spiritus Sancti,

3:5 Not by the works of justice which we have done, but according to his mercy, he saved us, by the laver of regeneration and renovation of the Holy Ghost.

3:6 quem effudit in nos abunde per Jesum Christum Salvatorem nostrum :

3:6 Whom he hath poured forth upon us abundantly, through Jesus Christ our Saviour:

3:7 ut justificati gratia ipsius, hæredes simus secundum spem vitæ æternæ.

3:7 That, being justified by his grace, we may be heirs according to hope of life everlasting.

3:8 Fidelis sermo est : et de his volo te confirmare : ut curent bonis operibus præesse qui credunt Deo. Hæc sunt bona, et utilia hominibus.

3:8 It is a faithful saying. And these things I will have thee affirm constantly, that they who believe in God may be careful to excel in good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.

3:9 Stultas autem quæstiones, et genealogias, et contentiones, et pugnas legis devita : sunt enim inutiles, et vanæ.

3:9 But avoid foolish questions and genealogies and contentions and strivings about the law. For they are unprofitable and vain.

3:10 Hæreticum hominem post unam et secundam correptionem devita :

3:10 A man that is a heretic, after the first and second admonition, avoid:

3:11 sciens quia subversus est, qui ejusmodi est, et delinquit, cum sit proprio judicio condemnatus.

3:11 Knowing that he that is such an one is subverted and sinneth, being condemned by his own judgment.

3:12 Cum misero ad te Artemam, aut Tychicum, festina ad me venire Nicopolim : ibi enim statui hiemare.

3:12 When I shall send to thee Artemas or Tychicus, make haste to come unto me to Nicopolis. For there I have determined to winter.

3:13 Zenam legisperitum et Apollo sollicite præmitte, ut nihil illis desit.

3:13 Send forward Zenas the lawyer and Apollo, with care that nothing be wanting to them.

3:14 Discant autem et nostri bonis operibus præesse ad usus necessarios : ut non sint infructuosi.

3:14 And let our men also learn to excel in good works for necessary uses: that they be not unfruitful.

3:15 Salutant te qui mecum sunt omnes : saluta eos qui nos amant in fide. Gratia Dei cum omnibus vobis. Amen.

3:15 All that are with me salute thee. Salute them that love us in the faith. The grace of God be with you all. Amen.

Philemon

Chapter 1

1:1 Paulus vinctus Christi Jesu, et Timotheus frater, Philemoni dilecto, et adjutori nostro,

1:1 Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy, a brother: to Philemon, our beloved and fellow labourer,

1:2 et Appiæ sorori carissimæ, et Archippo commilitoni nostro, et ecclesiæ, quæ in domo tua est.

1:2 And to Appia, our dearest sister, and to Archippus, our fellow soldier, and to the church which is in thy house.

1:3 Gratia vobis, et pax a Deo Patre nostro, et Domino Jesu Christo.

1:3 Grace to you and peace, from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

1:4 Gratias ago Deo meo, semper memoriam tui faciens in orationibus meis,

1:4 I give thanks to my God, always making a remembrance of thee in my prayers.

1:5 audiens caritatem tuam, et fidem, quam habes in Domino Jesu, et in omnes sanctos :

1:5 Hearing of thy charity and faith, which thou hast in the Lord Jesus and towards all the saints:

1:6 ut communicatio fidei tuæ evidens fiat in agnitione omnis operis boni, quod est in vobis in Christo Jesu.

1:6 That the communication of thy faith may be made evident in the acknowledgment of every good work that is in you in Christ Jesus.

1:7 Gaudium enim magnum habui, et consolationem in caritate tua : quia viscera sanctorum requieverunt per te, frater.

1:7 For I have had great joy and consolation in thy charity, because the bowels of the saints have been refreshed by thee, brother.

1:8 Propter quod multam fiduciam habens in Christo Jesu imperandi tibi quod ad rem pertinet :

1:8 Wherefore, though I have much confidence in Christ Jesus to command thee that which is to the purpose:

1:9 propter caritatem magis obsecro, cum sis talis, ut Paulus senex, nunc autem et vinctus Jesu Christi :

1:9 For charity sake I rather beseech, whereas thou art such a one, as Paul, an old man and now a prisoner also of Jesus Christ.

1:10 obsecro te pro meo filio, quem genui in vinculis, Onesimo,

1:10 I beseech thee for my son, whom I have begotten in my bands, Onesimus,

1:11 qui tibi aliquando inutilis fuit, nunc autem et mihi et tibi utilis,

1:11 Who hath been heretofore unprofitable to thee but now is profitable both to me and thee:

1:12 quem remisi tibi. Tu autem illum, ut mea viscera, suscipe :

1:12 Whom I have sent back to thee. And do thou receive him as my own bowels.

1:13 quem ego volueram mecum detinere, ut pro te mihi ministraret in vinculis Evangelii :

1:13 Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered to me in the bands of the gospel.

1:14 sine consilio autem tuo nihil volui facere, uti ne velut ex necessitate bonum tuum esset, sed voluntarium.

1:14 But without thy counsel I would do nothing: that thy good deed might not be as it were of necessity, but voluntary.

1:15 Forsitan enim ideo discessit ad horam a te, ut æternum illum reciperes :

1:15 For perhaps he therefore departed for a season from thee that thou mightest receive him again for ever:

1:16 jam non ut servum, sed pro servo carissimum fratrem, maxime mihi : quanto autem magis tibi et in carne, et in Domino ?

1:16 Not now as a servant, but instead of a servant, a most dear brother, especially to me. But how much more to thee, both in the flesh and in the Lord?

1:17 Si ergo habes me socium, suscipe illum sicut me :

1:17 If therefore thou count me a partner, receive him as myself.

1:18 si autem aliquid nocuit tibi, aut debet, hoc mihi imputa.

1:18 And if he hath wronged thee in any thing or is in thy debt, put that to my account.

1:19 Ego Paulus scripsi mea manu : ego reddam, ut non dicam tibi, quod et teipsum mihi debes :

1:19 I Paul have written it with my own hand: I will repay it: not to say to thee that thou owest me thy own self also.

1:20 ita, frater. Ego te fruar in Domino : refice viscera mea in Domino.

1:20 Yea, brother. May I enjoy thee in the Lord! Refresh my bowels in the Lord.

1:21 Confidens in obedientia tua scripsi tibi : sciens quoniam et super id, quod dico, facies.

1:21 Trusting in thy obedience, I have written to thee: knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say.

1:22 Simul autem et para mihi hospitium : nam spero per orationes vestras donari me vobis.

1:22 But withal prepare me also a lodging. For I hope that through your prayers I shall be given unto you.

1:23 Salutat te Epaphras concaptivus meus in Christo Jesu,

1:23 There salute thee Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus:

1:24 Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, et Lucas, adjutores mei.

1:24 Mark, Aristarchus, Demas and Luke, my fellow labourers.

1:25 Gratia Domini nostri Jesu Christi cum spiritu vestro. Amen.

1:25 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.

Hebrews

Chapter 1

1:1 Multifariam, multisque modis olim Deus loquens patribus in prophetis :

1:1 God, who, at sundry times and in divers manners, spoke in times past to the fathers by the prophets, last of all,

1:2 novissime, diebus istis locutus est nobis in Filio, quem constituit hæredem universorum, per quem fecit et sæcula :

1:2 In these days, hath spoken to us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the world.

1:3 qui cum sit splendor gloriæ, et figura substantiæ ejus, portansque omnia verbo virtutis suæ, purgationem peccatorum faciens, sedet ad dexteram majestatis in excelsis :

1:3 Who being the brightness of his glory and the figure of his substance and upholding all things by the word of his power, making purgation of sins, sitteth on the right hand of the majesty on high:

1:4 tanto melior angelis effectus, quanto differentius præ illis nomen hæreditavit.

1:4 Being made so much better than the angels as he hath inherited a more excellent name than they.

1:5 Cui enim dixit aliquando angelorum : Filius meus es tu, ego hodie genui te ? Et rursum : Ego ero illi in patrem, et ipse erit mihi in filium ?

1:5 For to which of the angels hath he said at any time: Thou art my Son, to-day have I begotten thee? And again: I will be to him a Father, and he shall be to me a Son?

1:6 Et cum iterum introducit primogenitum in orbem terræ, dicit : Et adorent eum omnes angeli Dei.

1:6 And again, when he bringeth in the first begotten into the world, he saith: And let all the angels of God adore him.

1:7 Et ad angelos quidem dicit : Qui facit angelos suos spiritus, et ministros suos flammam ignis.

1:7 And to the angels indeed he saith: He that maketh his angels spirits and his ministers a flame of fire.

1:8 Ad Filium autem : Thronus tuus Deus in sæculum sæculi : virga æquitatis, virga regni tui.

1:8 But to the Son: Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of justice is the sceptre of thy kingdom.

1:9 Dilexisti justitiam, et odisti iniquitatem : propterea unxit te Deus, Deus tuus, oleo exultationis præ participibus tuis.

1:9 Thou hast loved justice and hated iniquity: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.

1:10 Et : Tu in principio, Domine, terram fundasti : et opera manuum tuarum sunt cæli.

1:10 And: Thou in the beginning, O Lord, didst found the earth: and the works of thy hands are the heavens.

1:11 Ipsi peribunt, tu autem permanebis, et omnes ut vestimentum veterascent :

1:11 They shall perish: but thou shalt continue: and they shall all grow old as a garment.

1:12 et velut amictum mutabis eos, et mutabuntur : tu autem idem ipse es, et anni tui non deficient.

1:12 And as a vesture shalt thou change them, and they shalt be changed. But thou art the selfsame: and thy years shall not fail.

1:13 Ad quem autem angelorum dixit aliquando : Sede a dextris meis, quoadusque ponam inimicos tuos scabellum pedum tuorum ?

1:13 But to which of the angels said he at any time: Sit on my right hand, until I make thy enemies thy footstool?

1:14 Nonne omnes sunt administratorii spiritus, in ministerium missi propter eos, qui hæreditatem capient salutis ?

1:14 Are they not all ministering spirits, sent to minister for them who shall receive the inheritance of salvation?

Chapter 2

2:1 Propterea abundantius oportet observare nos ea quæ audivimus, ne forte pereffluamus.

2:1 Therefore ought we more diligently to observe the things which we have heard lest perhaps we should let them slip.

2:2 Si enim qui per angelos dictus est sermo, factus est firmus, et omnis prævaricatio, et inobedientia accepit justam mercedis retributionem :

2:2 For if the word spoken by angels became steadfast and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompense of reward:

2:3 quomodo nos effugiemus si tantam neglexerimus salutem ? quæ cum initium accepisset enarrari per Dominum ab eis, qui audierunt, in nos confirmata est,

2:3 How shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation? Which, having begun to be declared by the Lord, was confirmed unto us by them that heard him.

2:4 contestante Deo signis et portentis, et variis virtutibus, et Spiritus Sancti distributionibus secundum suam voluntatem.

2:4 God also bearing them witness by signs and wonders and divers miracles and distributions of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will.

2:5 Non enim angelis subjecit Deus orbem terræ futurum, de quo loquimur.

2:5 For God hath not subjected unto angels the world to come, whereof we speak.

2:6 Testatus est autem in quodam loco quis, dicens : Quid est homo quod memor es ejus, aut filius hominis quoniam visitas eum ?

2:6 But one in a certain place hath testified, saying: What is man, that thou art mindful of him? Or the son of man, that thou visitest him?

2:7 Minuisti eum paulo minus ab angelis : gloria et honore coronasti eum : et constituisti eum super opera manuum tuarum.

2:7 Thou hast made him a little lower than the angels: thou hast crowned him with glory and honour and hast set him over the works of thy hands.

2:8 Omnia subjecisti sub pedibus ejus. In eo enim quod omnia ei subjecit, nihil dimisit non subjectum ei. Nunc autem necdum videmus omnia subjecta ei.

2:8 Thou hast subjected all things under his feet. For in that he hath subjected all things to him he left nothing not subject to him. But now we see not as yet all things subject to him.

2:9 Eum autem, qui modico quam angeli minoratus est, videmus Jesum propter passionem mortis, gloria et honore coronatum : ut, gratia Dei, pro omnibus gustaret mortem.

2:9 But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour: that, through the grace of God he might taste death for all.

2:10 Decebat enim eum, propter quem omnia, et per quem omnia, qui multos filios in gloriam adduxerat, auctorem salutis eorum per passionem consummare.

2:10 For it became him for whom are all things and by whom are all things, who had brought many children into glory, to perfect the author of their salvation, by his passion.

2:11 Qui enim sanctificat, et qui sanctificantur, ex uno omnes. Propter quam causam non confunditur fratres eos vocare, dicens :

2:11 For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one. For which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren, saying:

2:12 Nuntiabo nomen tuum fratribus meis : in medio ecclesiæ laudabo te.

2:12 I will declare thy name to my brethren: in the midst of the church will I praise thee.

2:13 Et iterum : Ego ero fidens in eum. Et iterum : Ecce ego, et pueri mei, quos dedit mihi Deus.

2:13 And again: I will put my trust in him. And again: Behold I and my children, whom God hath given me.

2:14 Quia ergo pueri communicaverunt carni, et sanguini, et ipse similiter participavit eisdem : ut per mortem destrueret eum qui habebat mortis imperium, id est, diabolum :

2:14 Therefore because the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself in like manner hath been partaker of the same: that, through death, he might destroy him who had the empire of death, that is to say, the devil:

2:15 et liberaret eos qui timore mortis per totam vitam obnoxii erant servituti.

2:15 And might deliver them, who through the fear of death were all their lifetime subject to servitude.

2:16 Nusquam enim angelos apprehendit, sed semen Abrahæ apprehendit.

2:16 For nowhere doth he take hold of the angels: but of the seed of Abraham he taketh hold.

2:17 Unde debuit per omnia fratribus similari, ut misericors fieret, et fidelis pontifex ad Deum, ut repropitiaret delicta populi.

2:17 Wherefore, it behoved him in all things to be made like unto his brethren, that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest before God, that he might be a propitiation for the sins of the people.

2:18 In eo enim, in quo passus est ipse et tentatus, potens est et eis, qui tentantur, auxiliari.

2:18 For in that wherein he himself hath suffered and been tempted he is able to succour them also that are tempted.

Chapter 3

3:1 Unde, fratres sancti, vocationis cælestis participes, considerate Apostolum, et pontificem confessionis nostræ Jesum :

3:1 Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly vocation consider the apostle and high priest of our confession, Jesus:

3:2 qui fidelis est ei, qui fecit illum, sicut et Moyses in omni domo ejus.

3:2 Who is faithful to him that made him, as was also Moses in all his house.

3:3 Amplioris enim gloriæ iste præ Moyse dignus est habitus, quanto ampliorem honorem habet domus, qui fabricavit illam.

3:3 For this man was counted worthy of greater glory than Moses, by so much as he that hath built the house hath greater honour than the house.

3:4 Omnis namque domus fabricatur ab aliquo : qui autem omnia creavit, Deus est.

3:4 For every house is built by some man: but he that created all things is God.

3:5 Et Moyses quidem fidelis erat in tota domo ejus tamquam famulus, in testimonium eorum, quæ dicenda erant :

3:5 And Moses indeed was faithful in all his house as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were to be said:

3:6 Christus vero tamquam filius in domo sua : quæ domus sumus nos, si fiduciam, et gloriam spei usque ad finem, firmam retineamus.

3:6 But Christ, as the Son in his own house: which house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and glory of hope unto the end.

3:7 Quapropter sicut dicit Spiritus Sanctus : Hodie si vocem ejus audieritis,

3:7 Wherefore, as the Holy Ghost saith: To-day if you shall hear his voice,

3:8 nolite obdurare corda vestra, sicut in exacerbatione secundum diem tentationis in deserto,

3:8 Harden not your hearts, as in the provocation, in the day of temptation in the desert,

3:9 ubi tentaverunt me patres vestri : probaverunt, et viderunt opera mea

3:9 Where your fathers tempted me, proved and saw my works,

3:10 quadraginta annis : propter quod infensus fui generationi huic, et dixi : Semper errant corde. Ipsi autem non cognoverunt vias meas,

3:10 Forty years: for which cause I was offended with this generation, and I said: They always err in heart. And they have not known my ways.

3:11 sicut juravi in ira mea : Si introibunt in requiem meam.

3:11 As I have sworn in my wrath: If they shall enter into my rest.

3:12 Videte fratres, ne forte sit in aliquo vestrum cor malum incredulitatis, discedendi a Deo vivo :

3:12 Take heed, brethren, lest perhaps there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, to depart from the living God.

3:13 sed adhortamini vosmetipsos per singulos dies, donec hodie cognominatur, ut non obduretur quis ex vobis fallacia peccati.

3:13 But exhort one another every day, whilst it is called to day, that none of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.

3:14 Participes enim Christi effecti sumus, si tamen initium substantiæ ejus usque ad finem firmum retineamus.

3:14 For we are made partakers of Christ: yet so, if we hold the beginning of his substance firm unto the end.

3:15 Dum dicitur : Hodie si vocem ejus audieritis, nolite obdurare corda vestra, quemadmodum in illa exacerbatione.

3:15 While it is said: To day, if you shall hear his voice, harden not your hearts, as in that provocation.

3:16 Quidam enim audientes exacerbaverunt : sed non universi qui profecti sunt ex Ægypto per Moysen.

3:16 For some who heard did provoke: but not all that came out of Egypt by Moses.

3:17 Quibus autem infensus est quadraginta annis ? nonne illis qui peccaverunt, quorum cadavera prostrata sunt in deserto ?

3:17 And with whom was he offended forty years? Was it not with them that sinned, whose carcasses were overthrown in the desert?

3:18 Quibus autem juravit non introire in requiem ipsius, nisi illis qui increduli fuerunt ?

3:18 And to whom did he swear, that they should not enter into his rest: but to them that were incredulous?

3:19 Et videmus, quia non potuerunt introire propter incredulitatem.

3:19 And we see that they could not enter in, because of unbelief.

Chapter 4

4:1 Timeamus ergo ne forte relicta pollicitatione introëundi in requiem ejus, existimetur aliquis ex vobis deesse.

4:1 Let us fear therefore lest, the promise being left of entering into his rest, any of you should be thought to be wanting.

4:2 Etenim et nobis nuntiatum est, quemadmodum et illis : sed non profuit illis sermo auditus, non admistus fidei ex iis quæ audierunt.

4:2 For unto us also it hath been declared in like manner as unto them. But the word of hearing did not profit them, not being mixed with faith of those things they heard.

4:3 Ingrediemur enim in requiem, qui credidimus : quemadmodum dixit : Sicut juravi in ira mea : Si introibunt in requiem meam : et quidem operibus ab institutione mundi perfectis.

4:3 For we, who have believed, shall enter into rest; as he said: As I have sworn in my wrath: If they shall enter into my rest; and this indeed when the works from the foundation of the world were finished.

4:4 Dixit enim in quodam loco de die septima sic : Et requievit Deus die septima ab omnibus operibus suis.

4:4 For in a certain place he spoke of the seventh day thus: And God rested the seventh day from all his works.

4:5 Et in isto rursum : Si introibunt in requiem meam.

4:5 And in this place again: If they shall enter into my rest.

4:6 Quoniam ergo superest introire quosdam in illam, et ii, quibus prioribus annuntiatum est, non introierunt propter incredulitatem :

4:6 Seeing then it remaineth that some are to enter into it, and they to whom it was first preached did not enter because of unbelief:

4:7 iterum terminat diem quemdam, Hodie, in David dicendo, post tantum temporis, sicut supra dictum est : Hodie si vocem ejus audieritis, nolite obdurare corda vestra.

4:7 Again he limiteth a certain day, saying in David; To day, after so long a time as it is above said: To day if you shall hear his voice, harden not your hearts.

4:8 Nam si eis Jesus requiem præstitisset, numquam de alia loqueretur, posthac, die.

4:8 For if Jesus had given them rest he would never have afterwards spoken of another day.

4:9 Itaque relinquitur sabbatismus populo Dei.

4:9 There remaineth therefore a day of rest for the people of God.

4:10 Qui enim ingressus est in requiem ejus, etiam ipse requievit ab operibus suis, sicut a suis Deus.

4:10 For he that is entered into his rest, the same also hath rested from his works, as God did from his.

4:11 Festinemus ergo ingredi in illam requiem : ut ne in idipsum quis incidat incredulitatis exemplum.

4:11 Let us hasten therefore to enter into that rest: lest any man fall into the same example of unbelief.

4:12 Vivus est enim sermo Dei, et efficax et penetrabilior omni gladio ancipiti : et pertingens usque ad divisionem animæ ac spiritus : compagum quoque ac medullarum, et discretor cogitationum et intentionum cordis.

4:12 For the word of God is living and effectual and more piercing than any two edged sword; and reaching unto the division of the soul and the spirit, of the joints also and the marrow: and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

4:13 Et non est ulla creatura invisibilis in conspectu ejus : omnia autem nuda et aperta sunt oculis ejus, ad quem nobis sermo.

4:13 Neither is there any creature invisible in his sight: but all things are naked and open to his eyes, to whom our speech is.

4:14 Habentes ergo pontificem magnum qui penetravit cælos, Jesum Filium Dei, teneamus confessionem.

4:14 Having therefore a great high priest that hath passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God: let us hold fast our confession.

4:15 Non enim habemus pontificem qui non possit compati infirmitatibus nostris : tentatum autem per omnia pro similitudine absque peccato.

4:15 For we have not a high priest who cannot have compassion on our infirmities: but one tempted in all things like as we are, without sin.

4:16 Adeamus ergo cum fiducia ad thronum gratiæ : ut misericordiam consequamur, et gratiam inveniamus in auxilio opportuno.

4:16 Let us go therefore with confidence to the throne of grace: that we may obtain mercy and find grace in seasonable aid.

Chapter 5

5:1 Omnis namque pontifex ex hominibus assumptus, pro hominibus constituitur in iis quæ sunt ad Deum, ut offerat dona, et sacrificia pro peccatis :

5:1 For every high priest taken from among men is ordained for men in the things that appertain to God, that he may offer up gifts and sacrifices for sins:

5:2 qui condolere possit iis qui ignorant et errant : quoniam et ipse circumdatus est infirmitate :

5:2 Who can have compassion on them that are ignorant and that err: because he himself also is compassed with infirmity.

5:3 et propterea debet, quemadmodum pro populo, ita etiam et pro semetipso offerre pro peccatis.

5:3 And therefore he ought, as for the people, so also for himself, to offer for sins.

5:4 Nec quisquam sumit sibi honorem, sed qui vocatur a Deo, tamquam Aaron.

5:4 Neither doth any man take the honour to himself, but he that is called by God, as Aaron was.

5:5 Sic et Christus non semetipsum clarificavit ut pontifex fieret : sed qui locutus est ad eum : Filius meus es tu, ego hodie genui te.

5:5 So Christ also did not glorify himself, that he might be made a high priest: but he that said unto him: Thou art my Son: this day have I begotten thee.

5:6 Quemadmodum et in alio loco dicit : Tu es sacerdos in æternum, secundum ordinem Melchisedech.

5:6 As he saith also in another place: Thou art a priest for ever, according to the order of Melchisedech.

5:7 Qui in diebus carnis suæ preces, supplicationesque ad eum qui possit illum salvum facere a morte cum clamore valido, et lacrimis offerens, exauditus est pro sua reverentia.

5:7 Who in the days of his flesh, with a strong cry and tears, offering up prayers and supplications to him that was able to save him from death, was heard for his reverence.

5:8 Et quidem cum esset Filius Dei, didicit ex iis, quæ passus est, obedientiam :

5:8 And whereas indeed he was the Son of God, he learned obedience by the things which he suffered.

5:9 et consummatus, factus est omnibus obtemperantibus sibi, causa salutis æternæ,

5:9 And being consummated, he became, to all that obey him, the cause of eternal salvation:

5:10 appellatus a Deo pontifex juxta ordinem Melchisedech.

5:10 Called by God a high priest, according to the order of Melchisedech.

5:11 De quo nobis grandis sermo, et ininterpretabilis ad dicendum : quoniam imbecilles facti estis ad audiendum.

5:11 Of whom we have much to say and hard to be intelligibly uttered: because you are become weak to hear.

5:12 Etenim cum deberetis magistri esse propter tempus, rursum indigetis ut vos doceamini quæ sint elementa exordii sermonum Dei : et facti estis quibus lacte opus sit, non solido cibo.

5:12 For whereas for the time you ought to be masters, you have need to be taught again what are the first elements of the words of God: and you are become such as have need of milk and not of strong meat.

5:13 Omnis enim, qui lactis est particeps, expers est sermonis justitiæ : parvulus enim est.

5:13 For every one that is a partaker of milk is unskilful in the word of justice: for he is a little child.

5:14 Perfectorum autem est solidus cibus : eorum, qui pro consuetudine exercitatos habent sensus ad discretionem boni ac mali.

5:14 But strong meat is for the perfect: for them who by custom have their senses exercised to the discerning of good and evil.

Chapter 6

6:1 Quapropter intermittentes inchoationis Christi sermonem, ad perfectiora feramur, non rursum jacientes fundamentum pœnitentiæ ab operibus mortuis, et fidei ad Deum,

6:1 Wherefore, leaving the word of the beginning of Christ, let us go on to things more perfect: not laying again the foundation of penance from dead works and of faith towards God,

6:2 baptismatum doctrinæ, impositionis quoque manuum, ac resurrectionis mortuorum, et judicii æterni.

6:2 Of the doctrine of baptisms and imposition of hands, and of the resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.

6:3 Et hoc faciemus, si quidem permiserit Deus.

6:3 And this will we do, if God permit.

6:4 Impossibile est enim eos qui semel sunt illuminati, gustaverunt etiam donum cæleste, et participes facti sunt Spiritus Sancti,

6:4 For it is impossible for those who were once illuminated, have tasted also the heavenly gift and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost,

6:5 gustaverunt nihilominus bonum Dei verbum, virtutesque sæculi venturi,

6:5 Have moreover tasted the good word of God and the powers of the world to come,

6:6 et prolapsi sunt ; rursus renovari ad pœnitentiam, rursum crucifigentes sibimetipsis Filium Dei, et ostentui habentes.

6:6 And are fallen away: to be renewed again to penance, crucifying again to themselves the Son of God and making him a mockery.

6:7 Terra enim sæpe venientem super se bibens imbrem, et generans herbam opportunam illis, a quibus colitur, accipit benedictionem a Deo :

6:7 For the earth, that drinketh in the rain which cometh often upon it and bringeth forth herbs meet for them by whom it is tilled, receiveth blessing from God.

6:8 proferens autem spinas ac tribulos, reproba est, et maledicto proxima : cujus consummatio in combustionem.

6:8 But that which bringeth forth thorns and briers is reprobate and very near unto a curse: whose end is to be burnt.

6:9 Confidimus autem de vobis dilectissimi meliora, et viciniora saluti : tametsi ita loquimur.

6:9 But, my dearly beloved, we trust better things of you, and nearer to salvation; though we speak thus.

6:10 Non enim injustus Deus, ut obliviscatur operis vestri, et dilectionis, quam ostendistis in nomine ipsius, qui ministrastis sanctis, et ministratis.

6:10 For God is not unjust, that he should forget your work and the love which you have shewn in his name, you who have ministered and do minister to the saints.

6:11 Cupimus autem unumquemque vestrum eamdem ostentare sollicitudinem ad expletionem spei usque in finem :

6:11 And we desire that every one of you shew forth the same carefulness to the accomplishing of hope unto the end:

6:12 ut non segnes efficiamini, verum imitatores eorum, qui fide, et patientia hæreditabunt promissiones.

6:12 That you become not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience shall inherit the promises.

6:13 Abrahæ namque promittens Deus, quoniam neminem habuit, per quem juraret, majorem, juravit per semetipsum,

6:13 For God making promises to Abraham, because he had no one greater by whom he might swear, swore by himself,

6:14 dicens : Nisi benedicens benedicam te, et multiplicans multiplicabo te.

6:14 Saying: Unless blessing I shall bless thee and multiplying I shall multiply thee.

6:15 Et sic longanimiter ferens, adeptus est repromissionem.

6:15 And so patiently enduring he obtained the promise.

6:16 Homines enim per majorem sui jurant : et omnis controversiæ eorum finis, ad confirmationem, est juramentum.

6:16 For men swear by one greater than themselves: and an oath for confirmation is the end of all their controversy.

6:17 In quo abundantius volens Deus ostendere pollicitationis hæredibus, immobilitatem consilii sui, interposuit jusjurandum :

6:17 Wherein God, meaning more abundantly to shew to the heirs of the promise the immutability of his counsel, interposed an oath:

6:18 ut per duas res immobiles, quibus impossibile est mentiri Deum, fortissimum solatium habeamus, qui confugimus ad tenendam propositam spem,

6:18 That by two immutable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we may have the strongest comfort, we who have fled for refuge to hold fast the hope set before us.

6:19 quam sicut anchoram habemus animæ tutam ac firmam, et incedentem usque ad interiora velaminis,

6:19 Which we have as an anchor of the soul, sure and firm, and which entereth in even within the veil:

6:20 ubi præcursor pro nobis introivit Jesus, secundum ordinem Melchisedech pontifex factus in æternum.

6:20 Where the forerunner Jesus is entered for us, made a high priest for ever according to the order of Melchisedech.

Chapter 7

7:1 Hic enim Melchisedech, rex Salem, sacerdos Dei summi, qui obviavit Abrahæ regresso a cæde regum, et benedixit ei :

7:1 For this Melchisedech was king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him:

7:2 cui et decimas omnium divisit Abraham : primum quidem qui interpretatur rex justitiæ : deinde autem et rex Salem, quod est, rex pacis,

7:2 To whom also Abraham divided the tithes of all: who first indeed by interpretation is king of justice: and then also king of Salem, that is, king of peace:

7:3 sine patre, sine matre, sine genealogia, neque initium dierum, neque finem vitæ habens, assimilatus autem Filio Dei, manet sacerdos in perpetuum.

7:3 Without father, without mother, without genealogy, having neither beginning of days nor end of life, but likened unto the Son of God, continueth a priest for ever.

7:4 Intuemini autem quantus sit hic, cui et decimas dedit de præcipuis Abraham patriarcha.

7:4 Now consider how great this man is, to whom also Abraham the patriarch gave tithes out of the principal things.

7:5 Et quidem de filiis Levi sacerdotium accipientes, mandatum habent decimas sumere a populo secundum legem, id est, a fratribus suis : quamquam et ipsi exierint de lumbis Abrahæ.

7:5 And indeed they that are of the sons of Levi, who receive the priesthood, have a commandment to take tithes of the people according to the law, that is to say, of their brethren: though they themselves also came out of the loins of Abraham.

7:6 Cujus autem generatio non annumeratur in eis, decimas sumpsit ab Abraham, et hunc, qui habebat repromissiones, benedixit.

7:6 But he, whose pedigree is not numbered among them, received tithes of Abraham and blessed him that had the promises.

7:7 Sine ulla autem contradictione, quod minus est, a meliore benedicitur.

7:7 And without all contradiction, that which is less is blessed by the better.

7:8 Et hic quidem, decimas morientes homines accipiunt : ibi autem contestatur, quia vivit.

7:8 And here indeed, men that die receive tithes: but there, he hath witness that he liveth.

7:9 Et (ut ita dictum sit) per Abraham, et Levi, qui decimas accepit, decimatus est :

7:9 And (as it may be said) even Levi who received tithes paid tithes in Abraham:

7:10 adhuc enim in lumbis patris erat, quando obviavit ei Melchisedech.

7:10 For he was yet in the loins of his father when Melchisedech met him.

7:11 Si ergo consummatio per sacerdotium Leviticum erat (populus enim sub ipso legem accepit) quid adhuc necessarium fuit secundum ordinem Melchisedech, alium surgere sacerdotem, et non secundum ordinem Aaron dici ?

7:11 If then perfection was by the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people received the law), what further need was there that another priest should rise according to the order of Melchisedech: and not be called according to the order of Aaron?

7:12 Translato enim sacerdotio, necesse est ut et legis translatio fiat.

7:12 For the priesthood being translated, it is necessary that a translation also be made of the law,

7:13 In quo enim hæc dicuntur, de alia tribu est, de qua nullus altari præsto fuit.

7:13 For he of whom these things are spoken is of another tribe, of which no one attended on the altar.

7:14 Manifestum est enim quod ex Juda ortus sit Dominus noster : in qua tribu nihil de sacerdotibus Moyses locutus est.

7:14 For it is evident that our Lord sprung out of Juda: in which tribe Moses spoke nothing concerning priests.

7:15 Et amplius adhuc manifestum est : si secundum similitudinem Melchisedech exsurgat alius sacerdos,

7:15 And it is yet far more evident: if according to the similitude of Melchisedech there ariseth another priest,

7:16 qui non secundum legem mandati carnalis factus est, sed secundum virtutem vitæ insolubilis.

7:16 Who is made, not according to the law of a law of a carnal commandment, but according to the power of an indissoluble life.

7:17 Contestatur enim : Quoniam tu es sacerdos in æternum, secundum ordinem Melchisedech.

7:17 For he testifieth: Thou art a priest for ever according to the order of Melchisedech.

7:18 Reprobatio quidem fit præcedentis mandati, propter infirmitatem ejus, et inutilitatem :

7:18 There is indeed a setting aside of the former commandment, because of the weakness and unprofitableness thereof:

7:19 nihil enim ad perfectum adduxit lex : introductio vero melioris spei, per quam proximamus ad Deum.

7:19 For the law brought nothing to perfection: but a bringing in of a better hope, by which we draw nigh to God.

7:20 Et quantum est non sine jurejurando (alii quidem sine jurejurando sacerdotes facti sunt,

7:20 And inasmuch as it is not without an oath (for the others indeed were made priests without an oath:

7:21 hic autem cum jurejurando per eum, qui dixit ad illum : Juravit Dominus, et non pœnitebit eum : tu es sacerdos in æternum) :

7:21 But this with an oath, by him that said unto him: The Lord hath sworn and he will not repent: Thou art a priest for ever).

7:22 in tantum melioris testamenti sponsor factus est Jesus.

7:22 By so much is Jesus made a surety of a better testament.

7:23 Et alii quidem plures facti sunt sacerdotes, idcirco quod morte prohiberentur permanere :

7:23 And the others indeed were made many priests, because by reason of death they were not suffered to continue:

7:24 hic autem eo quod maneat in æternum, sempiternum habet sacerdotium.

7:24 But this, for that he continueth for ever, hath an everlasting priesthood:

7:25 Unde et salvare in perpetuum potest accedentes per semetipsum ad Deum : semper vivens ad interpellandum pro nobis.

7:25 Whereby he is able also to save for ever them that come to God by him; always living to make intercession for us.

7:26 Talis enim decebat ut nobis esset pontifex, sanctus, innocens, impollutus, segregatus a peccatoribus, et excelsior cælis factus :

7:26 For it was fitting that we should have such a high priest, holy, innocent, undefiled, separated from sinners, and made higher than the heavens:

7:27 qui non habet necessitatem quotidie, quemadmodum sacerdotes, prius pro suis delictis hostias offerre, deinde pro populi : hoc enim fecit semel, seipsum offerendo.

7:27 Who needeth not daily (as the other priests) to offer sacrifices, first for his own sins, and then for the people's: for this he did once, in offering himself.

7:28 Lex enim homines constituit sacerdotes infirmitatem habentes : sermo autem jurisjurandi, qui post legem est, Filium in æternum perfectum.

7:28 For the law maketh men priests, who have infirmity: but the word of the oath (which was since the law) the Son who is perfected for evermore.

Chapter 8

8:1 Capitulum autem super ea quæ dicuntur : Talem habemus pontificem, qui consedit in dextera sedis magnitudinis in cælis,

8:1 Now of the things which we have spoken, this is the sum: We have such an high priest who is set on the right hand of the throne of majesty in the heavens,

8:2 sanctorum minister, et tabernaculi veri, quod fixit Dominus, et non homo.

8:2 A minister of the holies and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord hath pitched, and not man.

8:3 Omnis enim pontifex ad offerendum munera, et hostias constituitur : unde necesse est et hunc habere aliquid, quod offerat.

8:3 For every high priest is appointed to offer gifts and sacrifices: wherefore it is necessary that he also should have some thing to offer.

8:4 Si ergo esset super terram, nec esset sacerdos : cum essent qui offerent secundum legem munera,

8:4 If then he were on earth, he would not be a priest: seeing that there would be others to offer gifts according to the law.

8:5 qui exemplari, et umbræ deserviunt cælestium. Sicut responsum est Moysi, cum consummaret tabernaculum : Vide (inquit) omnia facito secundum exemplar, quod tibi ostensum est in monte.

8:5 Who serve unto the example and shadow of heavenly things. As it was answered to Moses, when he was to finish the tabernacle: See (saith he) that thou make all things according to the pattern which was shewn thee on the mount.

8:6 Nunc autem melius sortitus est ministerium, quanto et melioris testamenti mediator est, quod in melioribus repromissionibus sancitum est.

8:6 But now he hath obtained a better ministry, by how much also he is a mediator of a better testament which is established on better promises.

8:7 Nam si illud prius culpa vacasset, non utique secundi locus inquireretur.

8:7 For if that former had been faultless, there should not indeed a place have been sought for a second.

8:8 Vituperans enim eos dicit : Ecce dies venient, dicit Dominus : et consummabo super domum Israël, et super domum Juda, testamentum novum,

8:8 For, finding fault with them, he saith: Behold the days shall come, saith the Lord: and I will perfect, unto the house of Israel and unto the house of Juda, a new testament:

8:9 non secundum testamentum quod feci patribus eorum in die qua apprehendi manum eorum ut educerem illos de terra Ægypti : quoniam ipsi non permanserunt in testamento meo : et ego neglexi eos, dicit Dominus.

8:9 Not according to the testament which I made to their fathers, on the day when I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt: because they continued not in my testament: and I regarded them not, saith the Lord.

8:10 Quia hoc est testamentum quod disponam domui Israël post dies illos, dicit Dominus : dando leges meas in mentem eorum, et in corde eorum superscribam eas : et ero eis in Deum, et ipsi erunt mihi in populum :

8:10 For this is the testament which I will make to the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord: I will give my laws into their mind: and in their heart will I write them. And I will be their God: and they shall be my people.

8:11 et non docebit unusquisque proximum suum, et unusquisque fratrem suum, dicens : Cognosce Dominum : quoniam omnes scient me a minore usque ad majorem eorum :

8:11 And they shall not teach every man his neighbour and every man his brother, saying: Know the Lord. For all shall know me, from the least to the greatest of them.

8:12 quia propitius ero iniquitatibus eorum, et peccatorum eorum jam non memorabor.

8:12 Because I will be merciful to their iniquities: and their sins I will remember no more.

8:13 Dicendo autem novum : veteravit prius. Quod autem antiquatur, et senescit, prope interitum est.

8:13 Now in saying a new, he hath made the former old. And that which decayeth and groweth old is near its end.

Chapter 9

9:1 Habuit quidem et prius justificationes culturæ, et Sanctum sæculare.

9:1 The former indeed had also justifications of divine service and a sanctuary.

9:2 Tabernaculum enim factum est primum, in quo erant candelabra, et mensa, et propositio panum, quæ dicitur Sancta.

9:2 For there was a tabernacle made the first, wherein were the candlesticks and the table and the setting forth of loaves, which is called the Holy.

9:3 Post velamentum autem secundum, tabernaculum, quod dicitur Sancta sanctorum :

9:3 And after the second veil, the tabernacle which is called the Holy of Holies:

9:4 aureum habens thuribulum, et arcam testamenti circumtectam ex omni parte auro, in qua urna aurea habens manna, et virga Aaron, quæ fronduerat, et tabulæ testamenti,

9:4 Having a golden censer and the ark of the testament covered about on every part with gold, in which was a golden pot that had manna and the rod of Aaron that had blossomed and the tables of the testament.

9:5 superque eam erant cherubim gloriæ obumbrantia propitiatorium : de quibus non est modo dicendum per singula.

9:5 And over it were the cherubims of glory overshadowing the propitiatory: of which it is not needful to speak now particularly.

9:6 His vero ita compositis, in priori quidem tabernaculo semper introibant sacerdotes, sacrificiorum officia consummantes :

9:6 Now these things being thus ordered, into the first tabernacle, the priests indeed always entered, accomplishing the offices of sacrifices.

9:7 in secundo autem semel in anno solus pontifex non sine sanguine, quem offert pro sua et populi ignorantia :

9:7 But into the second, the high priest alone, once a year: not without blood, which he offereth for his own and the people's ignorance:

9:8 hoc significante Spiritu Sancto, nondum propalatam esse sanctorum viam, adhuc priore tabernaculo habente statum :

9:8 The Holy Ghost signifying this: That the way into the Holies was not yet made manifest, whilst the former tabernacle was yet standing.

9:9 quæ parabola est temporis instantis : juxta quam munera, et hostiæ offeruntur, quæ non possunt juxta conscientiam perfectum facere servientem, solummodo in cibis, et in potibus,

9:9 Which is a parable of the time present: according to which gifts and sacrifices are offered, which cannot, as to the conscience, make him perfect that serveth, only in meats and in drinks,

9:10 et variis baptismatibus, et justitiis carnis usque ad tempus correctionis impositis.

9:10 And divers washings and justices of the flesh laid on them until the time of correction.

9:11 Christus autem assistens pontifex futurorum bonorum, per amplius et perfectius tabernaculum, non manufactum, id est, non hujus creationis :

9:11 But Christ, being come an high Priest of the good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hand, that is, not of this creation:

9:12 neque per sanguinem hircorum aut vitulorum, sed per proprium sanguinem introivit semel in Sancta, æterna redemptione inventa.

9:12 Neither by the blood of goats or of calves, but by his own blood, entered once into the Holies, having obtained eternal redemption.

9:13 Si enim sanguis hircorum et taurorum, et cinis vitulæ aspersus inquinatos sanctificat ad emundationem carnis :

9:13 For if the blood of goats and of oxen, and the ashes of an heifer, being sprinkled, sanctify such as are defiled, to the cleansing of the flesh:

9:14 quanto magis sanguis Christi, qui per Spiritum Sanctum semetipsum obtulit immaculatum Deo, emundabit conscientiam nostram ab operibus mortuis, ad serviendum Deo viventi ?

9:14 How much more shall the blood of Christ, who by the Holy Ghost offered himself unspotted unto God, cleanse our conscience from dead works, to serve the living God?

9:15 Et ideo novi testamenti mediator est : ut morte intercedente, in redemptionem earum prævaricationum, quæ erant sub priori testamento, repromissionem accipiant qui vocati sunt æternæ hæreditatis.

9:15 And therefore he is the mediator of the new testament: that by means of his death for the redemption of those transgressions which were under the former testament, they that are called may receive the promise of eternal inheritance.

9:16 Ubi enim testamentum est, mors necesse est intercedat testatoris.

9:16 For where there is a testament the death of the testator must of necessity come in.

9:17 Testamentum enim in mortuis confirmatum est : alioquin nondum valet, dum vivit qui testatus est.

9:17 For a testament is of force after men are dead: otherwise it is as yet of no strength, whilst the testator liveth.

9:18 Unde nec primum quidem sine sanguine dedicatum est.

9:18 Whereupon neither was the first indeed dedicated without blood.

9:19 Lecto enim omni mandato legis a Moyse universo populo, accipiens sanguinem vitulorum et hircorum cum aqua, et lana coccinea, et hyssopo, ipsum quoque librum, et omnem populum aspersit,

9:19 For when every commandment of the law had been read by Moses to all the people, he took the blood of calves and goats, with water, and scarlet wool and hyssop, and sprinkled both the book itself and all the people.

9:20 dicens : Hic sanguis testamenti, quod mandavit ad vos Deus.

9:20 Saying: This is the blood of the testament which God hath enjoined unto you.

9:21 Etiam tabernaculum et omnia vasa ministerii sanguine similiter aspersit.

9:21 The tabernacle also and all the vessels of the ministry, in like manner, he sprinkled with blood.

9:22 Et omnia pene in sanguine secundum legem mundantur : et sine sanguinis effusione non fit remissio.

9:22 And almost all things, according to the law, are cleansed with blood: and without shedding of blood there is no remission.

9:23 Necesse est ergo exemplaria quidem cælestium his mundari : ipsa autem cælestia melioribus hostiis quam istis.

9:23 It is necessary therefore that the patterns of heavenly things should be cleansed with these: but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these.

9:24 Non enim in manufacta Sancta Jesus introivit exemplaria verorum : sed in ipsum cælum, ut appareat nunc vultui Dei pro nobis :

9:24 For Jesus is not entered into the Holies made with hands, the patterns of the true: but into Heaven itself, that he may appear now in the presence of God for us.

9:25 neque ut sæpe offerat semetipsum, quemadmodum pontifex intrat in Sancta per singulos annos in sanguine alieno :

9:25 Nor yet that he should offer himself often, as the high priest entereth into the Holies every year with the blood of others:

9:26 alioquin oportebat eum frequenter pati ab origine mundi : nunc autem semel in consummatione sæculorum, ad destitutionem peccati, per hostiam suam apparuit.

9:26 For then he ought to have suffered often from the beginning of the world. But now once, at the end of ages, he hath appeared for the destruction of sin by the sacrifice of himself.

9:27 Et quemadmodum statutum est hominibus semel mori, post hoc autem judicium :

9:27 And as it is appointed unto men once to die, and after this the judgment:

9:28 sic et Christus semel oblatus est ad multorum exhaurienda peccata : secundo sine peccato apparebit exspectantibus se, in salutem.

9:28 So also Christ was offered once to exhaust the sins of many. The second time he shall appear without sin to them that expect him unto salvation.

Chapter 10

10:1 Umbram enim habens lex futurorum bonorum, non ipsam imaginem rerum : per singulos annos, eisdem ipsis hostiis quas offerunt indesinenter, numquam potest accedentes perfectos facere :

10:1 For the law, having a shadow of the good things to come, not the very image of the things, by the selfsame sacrifices which they offer continually every year, can never make the comers thereunto perfect.

10:2 alioquin cessassent offerri : ideo quod nullam haberent ultra conscientiam peccati, cultores semel mundati :

10:2 For then they would have ceased to be offered: because the worshippers once cleansed should have no conscience of sin any longer.

10:3 sed in ipsis commemoratio peccatorum per singulos annos fit.

10:3 But in them there is made a commemoration of sins every year:

10:4 Impossibile enim est sanguine taurorum et hircorum auferri peccata.

10:4 For it is impossible that with the blood of oxen and goats sin should be taken away.

10:5 Ideo ingrediens mundum dicit : Hostiam et oblationem noluisti : corpus autem aptasti mihi :

10:5 Wherefore, when he cometh into the world he saith: Sacrifice and oblation thou wouldest not: but a body thou hast fitted to me.

10:6 holocautomata pro peccato non tibi placuerunt.

10:6 Holocausts for sin did not please thee.

10:7 Tunc dixi : Ecce venio : in capite libri scriptum est de me : Ut faciam, Deus, voluntatem tuam.

10:7 Then said I: Behold I come: in the head of the book it is written of me: that I should do thy will, O God.

10:8 Superius dicens : Quia hostias, et oblationes, et holocautomata pro peccato noluisti, nec placita sunt tibi, quæ secundum legem offeruntur,

10:8 In saying before, Sacrifices, and oblations, and holocausts for sin thou wouldest not, neither are they pleasing to thee, which are offered according to the law.

10:9 tunc dixi : Ecce venio, ut faciam, Deus, voluntatem tuam : aufert primum, ut sequens statuat.

10:9 Then said I: Behold, I come to do thy will, O God: He taketh away the first, that he may establish that which followeth.

10:10 In qua voluntate sanctificati sumus per oblationem corporis Jesu Christi semel.

10:10 In the which will, we are sanctified by the oblation of the body of Jesus Christ once.

10:11 Et omnis quidem sacerdos præsto est quotidie ministrans, et easdem sæpe offerens hostias, quæ numquam possunt auferre peccata :

10:11 And every priest indeed standeth daily ministering and often offering the same sacrifices which can never take away sins.

10:12 hic autem unam pro peccatis offerens hostiam, in sempiternum sedet in dextera Dei,

10:12 But this man, offering one sacrifice for sins, for ever sitteth on the right hand of God,

10:13 de cetero exspectans donec ponantur inimici ejus scabellum pedum ejus.

10:13 From henceforth expecting until his enemies be made his footstool.

10:14 Una enim oblatione, consummavit in sempiternum sanctificatos.

10:14 For by one oblation he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified.

10:15 Contestatur autem nos et Spiritus Sanctus. Postquam enim dixit :

10:15 And the Holy Ghost also doth testify this to us. For after that he said:

10:16 Hoc autem testamentum, quod testabor ad illos post dies illos, dicit Dominus, dando leges meas in cordibus eorum, et in mentibus eorum superscribam eas :

10:16 And this is the testament which I will make unto them after those days, saith the Lord. I will give my laws in their hearts and on their minds will I write them:

10:17 et peccatorum, et iniquitatum eorum jam non recordabor amplius.

10:17 And their sins and iniquities I will remember no more.

10:18 Ubi autem horum remissio : jam non est oblatio pro peccato.

10:18 Now, where there is a remission of these, there is no more an oblation for sin.

10:19 Habentes itaque, fratres, fiduciam in introitu sanctorum in sanguine Christi,

10:19 Having therefore, brethren, a confidence in the entering into the holies by the blood of Christ:

10:20 quam initiavit nobis viam novam, et viventem per velamen, id est, carnem suam,

10:20 A new and living way which he hath dedicated for us through the veil, that is to say, his flesh:

10:21 et sacerdotem magnum super domum Dei :

10:21 And a high priest over the house of God:

10:22 accedamus cum vero corde in plenitudine fidei, aspersi corda a conscientia mala, et abluti corpus aqua munda,

10:22 Let us draw near with a true heart, in fulness of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with clean water.

10:23 teneamus spei nostræ confessionem indeclinabilem (fidelis enim est qui repromisit),

10:23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering (for he is faithful that hath promised):

10:24 et consideremus invicem in provocationem caritatis, et bonorum operum :

10:24 And let us consider one another, to provoke unto charity and to good works:

10:25 non deserentes collectionem nostram, sicut consuetudinis est quibusdam, sed consolantes, et tanto magis quanto videritis appropinquantem diem.

10:25 Not forsaking our assembly, as some are accustomed: but comforting one anther, and so much the more as you see the day approaching.

10:26 Voluntarie enim peccantibus nobis post acceptam notitiam veritatis, jam non relinquitur pro peccatis hostia,

10:26 For if we sin wilfully after having the knowledge of the truth, there is now left no sacrifice for sins:

10:27 terribilis autem quædam exspectatio judicii, et ignis æmulatio, quæ consumptura est adversarios.

10:27 But a certain dreadful expectation of judgment, and the rage of a fire which shall consume the adversaries.

10:28 Irritam quis faciens legem Moysi, sine ulla miseratione duobus vel tribus testibus moritur :

10:28 A man making void the law of Moses dieth without any mercy under two or three witnesses:

10:29 quanto magis putatis deteriora mereri supplicia qui Filium Dei conculcaverit, et sanguinem testamenti pollutum duxerit, in quo sanctificatus est, et spiritui gratiæ contumeliam fecerit ?

10:29 How much more, do you think he deserveth worse punishments, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God and hath esteemed the blood of the testament unclean, by which he was sanctified, and hath offered an affront to the Spirit of grace?

10:30 Scimus enim qui dixit : Mihi vindicta, et ego retribuam. Et iterum : Quia judicabit Dominus populum suum.

10:30 For we know him that hath said: Vengeance belongeth to me, and I will repay. And again: The Lord shall judge his people.

10:31 Horrendum est incidere in manus Dei viventis.

10:31 It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.

10:32 Rememoramini autem pristinos dies, in quibus illuminati, magnum certamen sustinuistis passionum :

10:32 But call to mind the former days, wherein, being illuminated, you endured a great fight of afflictions.

10:33 et in altero quidem opprobriis et tribulationibus spectaculum facti : in altero autem socii taliter conversantium effecti.

10:33 And on the one hand indeed, by reproaches and tribulations, were made a gazingstock; and on the other, became companions of them that were used in such sort.

10:34 Nam et vinctis compassi estis, et rapinam bonorum vestrorum cum gaudio suscepistis, cognoscentes vos habere meliorem et manentem substantiam.

10:34 For you both had compassion on them that were in bands and took with joy the being stripped of your own goods, knowing that you have a better and a lasting substance.

10:35 Nolite itaque amittere confidentiam vestram, quæ magnam habet remunerationem.

10:35 Do not therefore lose your confidence which hath a great reward.

10:36 Patientia enim vobis necessaria est : ut voluntatem Dei facientes, reportetis promissionem.

10:36 For patience is necessary for you: that, doing the will of God, you may receive the promise.

10:37 Adhuc enim modicum aliquantulum, qui venturus est, veniet, et non tardabit.

10:37 For yet a little and a very little while, and he that is to come will come and will not delay.

10:38 Justus autem meus ex fide vivit : quod si subtraxerit se, non placebit animæ meæ.

10:38 But my just man liveth by faith: but if he withdraw himself, he shall not please my soul.

10:39 Nos autem non sumus subtractionis filii in perditionem, sed fidei in acquisitionem animæ.

10:39 But we are not the children of withdrawing unto perdition, but of faith to the saving of the soul.

Chapter 11

11:1 Est autem fides sperandarum substantia rerum, argumentum non apparentium.

11:1 Now, faith is the substance of things to be hoped for, the evidence of things that appear not.

11:2 In hac enim testimonium consecuti sunt senes.

11:2 For by this the ancients obtained a testimony.

11:3 Fide intelligimus aptata esse sæcula verbo Dei : ut ex invisibilibus visibilia fierent.

11:3 By faith we understand that the world was framed by the word of God: that from invisible things visible things might be made.

11:4 Fide plurimam hostiam Abel, quam Cain, obtulit Deo, per quam testimonium consecutus est esse justus, testimonium perhibente muneribus ejus Deo, et per illam defunctus adhuc loquitur.

11:4 By faith Abel offered to God a sacrifice exceeding that of Cain, by which he obtained a testimony that he was just, God giving testimony to his gifts. And by it he being dead yet speaketh.

11:5 Fide Henoch translatus est ne videret mortem, et non inveniebatur, quia transtulit illum Deus : ante translationem enim testimonium habuit placuisse Deo.

11:5 By faith Henoch was translated that he should not see death: and he was not found because God had translated him. For before his translation he had testimony that he pleased God.

11:6 Sine fide autem impossibile est placere Deo. Credere enim oportet accedentem ad Deum quia est, et inquirentibus se remunerator sit.

11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please God. For he that cometh to God must believe that he is: and is a rewarder to them that seek him.

11:7 Fide Noë responso accepto de iis quæ adhuc non videbantur, metuens aptavit arcam in salutem domus suæ, per quam damnavit mundum : et justitiæ, quæ per fidem est, hæres est institutus.

11:7 By faith Noe, having received an answer concerning those things which as yet were not seen, moved with fear, framed the ark for the saving of his house: by the which he condemned the world and was instituted heir of the justice which is by faith.

11:8 Fide qui vocatur Abraham obedivit in locum exire, quem accepturus erat in hæreditatem : et exiit, nesciens quo iret.

11:8 By faith he that is called Abraham obeyed to go out into a place which he was to receive for an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing whither he went.

11:9 Fide demoratus est in terra repromissionis, tamquam in aliena, in casulis habitando cum Isaac et Jacob cohæredibus repromissionis ejusdem.

11:9 By faith he abode in the land of promise, as in a strange country, dwelling in cottages, with Isaac and Jacob, the co-heirs of the same promise.

11:10 Exspectabat enim fundamenta habentem civitatem : cujus artifex et conditor Deus.

11:10 For he looked for a city that hath foundations: whose builder and maker is God.

11:11 Fide et ipsa Sara sterilis virtutem in conceptionem seminis accepit, etiam præter tempus ætatis : quoniam fidelem credidit esse eum qui repromiserat.

11:11 By faith also Sara herself, being barren, received strength to conceive seed, even past the time of age: because she believed that he was faithful who had promised,

11:12 Propter quod et ab uno orti sunt (et hoc emortuo) tamquam sidera cæli in multitudinem, et sicut arena, quæ est ad oram maris, innumerabilis.

11:12 For which cause there sprung even from one (and him as good as dead) as the stars of heaven in multitude and as the sand which is by the sea shore innumerable.

11:13 Juxta fidem defuncti sunt omnes isti, non acceptis repromissionibus, sed a longe eas aspicientes, et salutantes, et confitentes quia peregrini et hospites sunt super terram.

11:13 All these died according to faith, not having received the promises but beholding them afar off and saluting them and confessing that they are pilgrims and strangers on the earth.

11:14 Qui enim hæc dicunt, significant se patriam inquirere.

11:14 For they that say these things do signify that they seek a country.

11:15 Et si quidem ipsius meminissent de qua exierunt, habebant utique tempus revertendi :

11:15 And truly, if they had been mindful of that from whence they came out, they had doubtless, time to return.

11:16 nunc autem meliorem appetunt, id est, cælestem. Ideo non confunditur Deus vocari Deus eorum : paravit enim illis civitatem.

11:16 But now they desire a better, that is to say, a heavenly country. Therefore, God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city.

11:17 Fide obtulit Abraham Isaac, cum tentaretur, et unigenitum offerebat, qui susceperat repromissiones :

11:17 By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son,

11:18 ad quem dictum est : Quia in Isaac vocabitur tibi semen :

11:18 (To whom it was said: In Isaac shalt thy seed be called:)

11:19 arbitrans quia et a mortuis suscitare potens est Deus : unde eum et in parabolam accepit.

11:19 Accounting that God is able to raise up even from the dead. Whereupon also he received him for a parable.

11:20 Fide et de futuris benedixit Isaac Jacob et Esau.

11:20 By faith also of things to come Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau.

11:21 Fide Jacob, moriens, singulos filiorum Joseph benedixit : et adoravit fastigium virgæ ejus.

11:21 By faith Jacob, dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph and adored the top of his rod.

11:22 Fide Joseph, moriens, de profectione filiorum Israël memoratus est, et de ossibus suis mandavit.

11:22 By faith Joseph, when he was dying, made mention of the going out of the children of Israel and gave commandment concerning his bones.

11:23 Fide Moyses, natus, occultatus est mensibus tribus a parentibus suis, eo quod vidissent elegantem infantem, et non timuerunt regis edictum.

11:23 By faith Moses, when he was born, was hid three months by his parents: because they saw he was a comely babe, and they feared not the king's edict.

11:24 Fide Moyses grandis factus negavit se esse filium filiæ Pharaonis,

11:24 By faith Moses, when he was grown up, denied himself to be the son of Pharao's daughter:

11:25 magis eligens affligi cum populo Dei, quam temporalis peccati habere jucunditatem,

11:25 Rather choosing to be afflicted with the people of God than to have the pleasure of sin for a time:

11:26 majores divitias æstimans thesauro Ægyptiorum, improperium Christi : aspiciebat enim in remunerationem.

11:26 Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasure of the Egyptians. For he looked unto the reward.

11:27 Fide reliquit Ægyptum, non veritus animositatem regis : invisibilem enim tamquam videns sustinuit.

11:27 By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the fierceness of the king: for he endured, as seeing him that is invisible.

11:28 Fide celebravit Pascha, et sanguinis effusionem : ne qui vastabat primitiva, tangeret eos.

11:28 By faith he celebrated the pasch and the shedding of the blood: that he who destroyed the firstborn might not touch them.

11:29 Fide transierunt mare Rubrum tamquam per aridam terram : quod experti Ægyptii, devorati sunt.

11:29 By faith they passed through the Red Sea, as by dry land: which the Egyptians attempting, were swallowed up.

11:30 Fide muri Jericho corruerunt, circuitu dierum septem.

11:30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, by the going round them seven days.

11:31 Fide Rahab meretrix non periit cum incredulis, excipiens exploratores cum pace.

11:31 By faith Rahab the harlot perished not with the unbelievers, receiving the spies with peace.

11:32 Et quid adhuc dicam ? deficiet enim me tempus enarrantem de Gedeon, Barac, Samson, Jephte, David, Samuel, et prophetis :

11:32 And what shall I yet say? For the time would fail me to tell of Gedeon, Barac, Samson, Jephthe, David, Samuel, and the prophets:

11:33 qui per fidem vicerunt regna, operati sunt justitiam, adepti sunt repromissiones, obturaverunt ora leonum,

11:33 Who by faith conquered kingdoms, wrought justice, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,

11:34 extinxerunt impetum ignis, effugerunt aciem gladii, convaluerunt de infirmitate, fortes facti sunt in bello, castra verterunt exterorum :

11:34 Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, recovered strength from weakness, became valiant in battle, put to flight the armies of foreigners.

11:35 acceperunt mulieres de resurrectione mortuos suos : alii autem distenti sunt non suscipientes redemptionem ut meliorem invenirent resurrectionem.

11:35 Women received their dead raised to life again. But others were racked, not accepting deliverance, that they might find a better resurrection.

11:36 Alii vero ludibria, et verbera experti, insuper et vincula, et carceres :

11:36 And others had trial of mockeries and stripes: moreover also of bands and prisons.

11:37 lapidati sunt, secti sunt, tentati sunt, in occisione gladii mortui sunt, circuierunt in melotis, in pellibus caprinis, egentes, angustiati, afflicti :

11:37 They were stoned, they were cut asunder, they were tempted, they were put to death by the sword, they wandered about in sheepskins, in goatskins, being in want, distressed, afflicted:

11:38 quibus dignus non erat mundus : in solitudinibus errantes, in montibus, in speluncis, et in cavernis terræ.

11:38 Of whom the world was not worthy: wandering in deserts, in mountains and in dens and in caves of the earth.

11:39 Et hi omnes testimonio fidei probati, non acceperunt repromissionem,

11:39 And all these, being approved by the testimony of faith, received not the promise:

11:40 Deo pro nobis melius aliquid providente, ut non sine nobis consummarentur.

11:40 God providing some better thing for us, that they should not be perfected without us.

Chapter 12

12:1 Ideoque et nos tantam habentes impositam nubem testium, deponentes omne pondus, et circumstans nos peccatum, per patientiam curramus ad propositum nobis certamen :

12:1 And therefore we also having so great a cloud of witnesses over our head, laying aside every weight and sin which surrounds us, let us run by patience to the fight proposed to us:

12:2 aspicientes in auctorem fidei, et consummatorem Jesum, qui proposito sibi gaudio sustinuit crucem, confusione contempta, atque in dextera sedis Dei sedet.

12:2 Looking on Jesus, the author and finisher of faith, who, having joy set before him, endured the cross, despising the shame, and now sitteth on the right hand of the throne of God.

12:3 Recogitate enim eum qui talem sustinuit a peccatoribus adversum semetipsum contradictionem : ut ne fatigemini, animis vestris deficientes.

12:3 For think diligently upon him that endured such opposition from sinners against himself that you be not wearied, fainting in your minds.

12:4 Nondum enim usque ad sanguinem restitistis, adversus peccatum repugnantes :

12:4 For you have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin.

12:5 et obliti estis consolationis, quæ vobis tamquam filiis loquitur, dicens : Fili mi, noli negligere disciplinam Domini : neque fatigeris dum ab eo argueris.

12:5 And you have forgotten the consolation which speaketh to you, as unto children, saying: My son, neglect not the discipline of the Lord: neither be thou wearied whilst thou art rebuked by him.

12:6 Quem enim diligit Dominus, castigat : flagellat autem omnem filium, quem recipit.

12:6 For whom the Lord loveth he chastiseth: and he scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.

12:7 In disciplina perseverate. Tamquam filiis vobis offert se Deus : quis enim filius, quem non corripit pater ?

12:7 Persevere under discipline. God dealeth with you as with his sons. For what son is there whom the father doth not correct?

12:8 quod si extra disciplinam estis, cujus participes facti sunt omnes : ergo adulteri, et non filii estis.

12:8 But if you be without chastisement, whereof all are made partakers, then are you bastards and not sons.

12:9 Deinde patres quidem carnis nostræ, eruditores habuimus, et reverebamur eos, non multo magis obtemperabimus Patri spirituum, et vivemus ?

12:9 Moreover, we have had fathers of our flesh for instructors, and we reverenced them. Shall we not much more obey the Father of spirits and live?

12:10 Et illi quidem in tempore paucorum dierum, secundum voluntatem suam erudiebant nos : hic autem ad id quod utile est in recipiendo sanctificationem ejus.

12:10 And they indeed for a few days, according to their own pleasure, instructed us: but he, for our profit, that we might receive his sanctification.

12:11 Omnis autem disciplina in præsenti quidem videtur non esse gaudii, sed mœroris : postea autem fructum pacatissimum exercitatis per eam, reddet justitiæ.

12:11 Now all chastisement for the present indeed seemeth not to bring with it joy, but sorrow: but afterwards it will yield to them that are exercised by it the most peaceable fruit of justice.

12:12 Propter quod remissas manus, et soluta genua erigite,

12:12 Wherefore, lift up the hands which hang down and the feeble knees:

12:13 et gressus rectos facite pedibus vestris : ut non claudicans quis erret, magis autem sanetur.

12:13 And make straight steps with your feet: that no one, halting, may go out of the way; but rather be healed.

12:14 Pacem sequimini cum omnibus, et sanctimoniam, sine qua nemo videbit Deum :

12:14 Follow peace with all men and holiness: without which no man shall see God.

12:15 contemplantes nequis desit gratiæ Dei : ne qua radix amaritudinis sursum germinans impediat, et per illam inquinentur multi.

12:15 Looking diligently, lest any man be wanting to the grace of God: lest any root of bitterness springing up do hinder and by it many be defiled:

12:16 Ne quis fornicator, aut profanus ut Esau : qui propter unam escam vendidit primitiva sua :

12:16 Lest there be any fornicator or profane person, as Esau who for one mess sold his first birthright.

12:17 scitote enim quoniam et postea cupiens hæreditare benedictionem, reprobatus est : non enim invenit pœnitentiæ locum, quamquam cum lacrimis inquisisset eam.

12:17 For know ye that afterwards, when he desired to inherit the benediction, he was rejected. For he found no place of repentance, although with tears he had sought it.

12:18 Non enim accessistis ad tractabilem montem, et accensibilem ignem, et turbinem, et caliginem, et procellam,

12:18 For you are not come to a mountain that might be touched and a burning fire and a whirlwind and darkness and storm,

12:19 et tubæ sonum, et vocem verborum, quam qui audierunt, excusaverunt se, ne eis fieret verbum.

12:19 And the sound of a trumpet and the voice of words, which they that had excused themselves, that the word might not be spoken to them.

12:20 Non enim portabant quod dicebatur : Et si bestia tetigerit montem, lapidabitur.

12:20 For they did not endure that which was said: and if so much as a beast shall touch the mount, it shall be stoned.

12:21 Et ita terribile erat quod videbatur. Moyses dixit : Exterritus sum, et tremebundus.

12:21 And so terrible was that which was seen, Moses said: I am frighted, and tremble.

12:22 Sed accessistis ad Sion montem, et civitatem Dei viventis, Jerusalem cælestem, et multorum millium angelorum frequentiam,

12:22 But you are come to mount Sion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to the company of many thousands of angels,

12:23 et ecclesiam primitivorum, qui conscripti sunt in cælis, et judicem omnium Deum, et spiritus justorum perfectorum,

12:23 And to the church of the firstborn who are written in the heavens, and to God the judge of all, and to the spirits of the just made perfect,

12:24 et testamenti novi mediatorem Jesum, et sanguinis aspersionem melius loquentem quam Abel.

12:24 And to Jesus the mediator of the new testament, and to the sprinkling of blood which speaketh better than that of Abel.

12:25 Videte ne recusetis loquentem. Si enim illi non effugerunt, recusantes eum, qui super terram loquebatur : multo magis nos, qui de cælis loquentem nobis avertimus.

12:25 See that you refuse him not that speaketh. For if they escaped not who refused him that spoke upon earth, much more shall not we that turn away from him that speaketh to us from heaven.

12:26 Cujus vox movit terram tunc : nunc autem repromittit, dicens : Adhuc semel, et ego movebo non solum terram, sed et cælum.

12:26 Whose voice then moved the earth; but now he promiseth, saying: Yet once more: and I will move, not only the earth, but heaven also.

12:27 Quod autem, Adhuc semel, dicit : declarat mobilium translationem tamquam factorum, ut maneant ea quæ sunt immobilia.

12:27 And in that he saith: Yet once more, he signifieth the translation of the moveable things as made, that those things may remain which are immoveable.

12:28 Itaque regnum immobile suscipientes, habemus gratiam : per quam serviamus placentes Deo, cum metu et reverentia.

12:28 Therefore, receiving an immoveable kingdom, we have grace: whereby let us serve, pleasing God, with fear and reverence.

12:29 Etenim Deus noster ignis consumens est.

12:29 For our God is a consuming fire.

Chapter 13

13:1 Caritas fraternitatis maneat in vobis,

13:1 Let the charity of the brotherhood abide in you.

13:2 et hospitalitatem nolite oblivisci : per hanc enim latuerunt quidam, angelis hospitio receptis.

13:2 And hospitality do not forget: for by this some, being not aware of it, have entertained angels.

13:3 Mementote vinctorum, tamquam simul vincti : et laborantium, tamquam et ipsi in corpore morantes.

13:3 Remember them that are in bands, as if you were bound with them: and them that labour, as being yourselves also in the body.

13:4 Honorabile connubium in omnibus, et thorus immaculatus. Fornicatores enim, et adulteros judicabit Deus.

13:4 Marriage honourable in all, and the bed undefiled. For fornicators and adulterers God will judge.

13:5 Sint mores sine avaritia, contenti præsentibus : ipse enim dixit : Non te deseram, neque derelinquam :

13:5 Let your manners be without covetousness, contented with such things as you have. For he hath said: I will not leave thee: neither will I forsake thee.

13:6 ita ut confidenter dicamus : Dominus mihi adjutor : non timebo quid faciat mihi homo.

13:6 So that we may confidently say: The Lord is my helper: I will not fear what man shall do to me.

13:7 Mementote præpositorum vestrorum, qui vobis locuti sunt verbum Dei : quorum intuentes exitum conversationis, imitamini fidem.

13:7 Remember your prelates who have spoken the word of God to you: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation,

13:8 Jesus Christus heri, et hodie : ipse et in sæcula.

13:8 Jesus Christ, yesterday, and today: and the same for ever.

13:9 Doctrinis variis et peregrinis nolite abduci. Optimum est enim gratia stabilire cor, non escis : quæ non profuerunt ambulantibus in eis.

13:9 Be not led away with various and strange doctrines. For it is best that the heart be established with grace, not with meats: which have not profited those that walk in them.

13:10 Habemus altare, de quo edere non habent potestatem, qui tabernaculo deserviunt.

13:10 We have an altar whereof they have no power to eat who serve the tabernacle.

13:11 Quorum enim animalium infertur sanguis pro peccato in Sancta per pontificem, horum corpora cremantur extra castra.

13:11 For the bodies of those beasts whose blood is brought into the holies by the high priest for sin are burned without the camp.

13:12 Propter quod et Jesus, ut sanctificaret per suum sanguinem populum, extra portam passus est.

13:12 Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people by his own blood, suffered without the gate.

13:13 Exeamus igitur ad eum extra castra, improperium ejus portantes.

13:13 Let us go forth therefore to him without the camp, bearing his reproach.

13:14 Non enim habemus hic manentem civitatem, sed futuram inquirimus.

13:14 For, we have not here a lasting city: but we seek one that is to come.

13:15 Per ipsum ergo offeramus hostiam laudis semper Deo, id est, fructum labiorum confitentium nomini ejus.

13:15 By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise always to God, that is to say, the fruit of lips confessing to his name.

13:16 Beneficentiæ autem et communionis nolite oblivisci : talibus enim hostiis promeretur Deus.

13:16 And do not forget to do good and to impart: for by such sacrifices God's favour is obtained.

13:17 Obedite præpositis vestris, et subjacete eis. Ipsi enim pervigilant quasi rationem pro animabus vestris reddituri, ut cum gaudio hoc faciant, et non gementes : hoc enim non expedit vobis.

13:17 Obey your prelates and be subject to them. For they watch as being to render an account of your souls: that they may do this with joy and not with grief. For this is not expedient for you.

13:18 Orate pro nobis : confidimus enim quia bonam conscientiam habemus in omnibus bene volentes conversari.

13:18 Pray for us. For we trust we have a good conscience, being willing to behave ourselves well in all things.

13:19 Amplius autem deprecor vos hoc facere, quo celerius restituar vobis.

13:19 And I beseech you the more to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.

13:20 Deus autem pacis, qui eduxit de mortuis pastorem magnum ovium, in sanguine testamenti æterni, Dominum nostrum Jesum Christum,

13:20 And may the God of peace, who brought again from the dead the great pastor of the sheep, our Lord Jesus Christ, in the blood of the everlasting testament,

13:21 aptet vos in omni bono, ut faciatis ejus voluntatem : faciens in vobis quod placeat coram se per Jesum Christum : cui est gloria in sæcula sæculorum. Amen.

13:21 Fit you in all goodness, that you may do his will; doing in you that which is well pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom is glory for ever and ever. Amen.

13:22 Rogo autem vos fratres, ut sufferatis verbum solatii. Etenim perpaucis scripsi vobis.

13:22 And I beseech you, brethren, that you suffer this word of consolation. For I have written to you in a few words.

13:23 Cognoscite fratrem nostrum Timotheum dimissum : cum quo (si celerius venerit) videbo vos.

13:23 Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty: with whom (if he come shortly) I will see you.

13:24 Salutate omnes præpositos vestros, et omnes sanctos. Salutant vos de Italia fratres.

13:24 Salute all your prelates and all the saints. The brethren from Italy salute you.

13:25 Gratia cum omnibus vobis. Amen.

13:25 Grace be with you all. Amen.

James

Chapter 1

1:1 Jacobus, Dei et Domini nostri Jesu Christi servus, duodecim tribubus, quæ sunt in dispersione, salutem.

1:1 James, the servant of God and of our Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.

1:2 Omne gaudium existimate fratres mei, cum in tentationes varias incideritis :

1:2 My brethren, count it all joy, when you shall fall into divers temptations:

1:3 scientes quod probatio fidei vestræ patientiam operatur.

1:3 Knowing that the trying of your faith worketh patience

1:4 Patientia autem opus perfectum habet : ut sitis perfecti et integri in nullo deficientes.

1:4 And patience hath a perfect work: that you may be perfect and entire, failing in nothing.

1:5 Si quis autem vestrum indiget sapientia, postulet a Deo, qui dat omnibus affluenter, et non improperat : et dabitur ei.

1:5 But if any of you want wisdom, let him ask of God who giveth to all men abundantly and upbraideth not. And it shall be given him.

1:6 Postulet autem in fide nihil hæsitans : qui enim hæsitat, similis est fluctui maris, qui a vento movetur et circumfertur :

1:6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea, which is moved and carried about by the wind.

1:7 non ergo æstimet homo ille quod accipiat aliquid a Domino.

1:7 Therefore let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.

1:8 Vir duplex animo inconstans est in omnibus viis suis.

1:8 A double minded man is inconstant in all his ways.

1:9 Glorietur autem frater humilis in exaltatione sua :

1:9 But let the brother of low condition glory in his exaltation:

1:10 dives autem in humilitate sua, quoniam sicut flos fœni transibit ;

1:10 And the rich, in his being low: because as the flower of the grass shall he pass away.

1:11 exortus est enim sol cum ardore, et arefecit fœnum, et flos ejus decidit, et decor vultus ejus deperiit : ita et dives in itineribus suis marcescet.

1:11 For the sun rose with a burning heat and parched the grass: and the flower thereof fell off, and the beauty of the shape thereof perished. So also shall the rich man fade away in his ways.

1:12 Beatus vir qui suffert tentationem : quoniam cum probatus fuerit, accipiet coronam vitæ, quam repromisit Deus diligentibus se.

1:12 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for, when he hath been proved, he shall receive the crown of life which God hath promised to them that love him.

1:13 Nemo cum tentatur, dicat quoniam a Deo tentatur : Deus enim intentator malorum est : ipse autem neminem tentat.

1:13 Let no man, when he is tempted, say that he is tempted by God. For God is not a tempter of evils: and he tempteth no man.

1:14 Unusquisque vero tentatur a concupiscentia sua abstractus, et illectus.

1:14 But every man is tempted by his own concupiscence, being drawn away and allured.

1:15 Deinde concupiscentia cum conceperit, parit peccatum : peccatum vero cum consummatum fuerit, generat mortem.

1:15 Then, when concupiscence hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin. But sin, when it is completed, begetteth death.

1:16 Nolite itaque errare, fratres mei dilectissimi.

1:16 Do not err, therefore, my dearest brethren.

1:17 Omne datum optimum, et omne donum perfectum desursum est, descendens a Patre luminum, apud quem non est transmutatio, nec vicissitudinis obumbratio.

1:17 Every best gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no change nor shadow of alteration.

1:18 Voluntarie enim genuit nos verbo veritatis, ut simus initium aliquod creaturæ ejus.

1:18 For of his own will hath he begotten us by the word of truth, that we might be some beginning of his creature.

1:19 Scitis, fratres mei dilectissimi. Sit autem omnis homo velox ad audiendum : tardus autem ad loquendum, et tardus ad iram.

1:19 You know, my dearest brethren. And let every man be swift to hear, but slow to speak and slow to anger.

1:20 Ira enim viri justitiam Dei non operatur.

1:20 For the anger of man worketh not the justice of God.

1:21 Propter quod abjicientes omnem immunditiam, et abundantiam malitiæ, in mansuetudine suscipite insitum verbum, quod potest salvare animas vestras.

1:21 Wherefore, casting away all uncleanness and abundance of naughtiness, with meekness receive the ingrafted word, which is able to save your souls.

1:22 Estote autem factores verbi, et non auditores tantum : fallentes vosmetipsos.

1:22 But be ye doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.

1:23 Quia si quis auditor est verbi, et non factor, hic comparabitur viro consideranti vultum nativitatis suæ in speculo :

1:23 For if a man be a hearer of the word and not a doer, he shall be compared to a man beholding his own countenance in a glass.

1:24 consideravit enim se, et abiit, et statim oblitus est qualis fuerit.

1:24 For he beheld himself and went his way and presently forgot what manner of man he was.

1:25 Qui autem perspexerit in legem perfectam libertatis, et permanserit in ea, non auditor obliviosus factus, sed factor operis : hic beatus in facto suo erit.

1:25 But he that hath looked into the perfect law of liberty and hath continued therein, not becoming a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work: this man shall be blessed in his deed.

1:26 Si quis autem putat se religiosum esse, non refrenans linguam suam, sed seducens cor suum, hujus vana est religio.

1:26 And if any man think himself to be religious, not bridling his tongue but deceiving his own heart, this man's religion is vain.

1:27 Religio munda et immaculata apud Deum et Patrem, hæc est : visitare pupillos et viduas in tribulatione eorum, et immaculatum se custodire ab hoc sæculo.

1:27 Religion clean and undefiled before God and the Father is this: to visit the fatherless and widows in their tribulation and to keep one's self unspotted from this world.

Chapter 2

2:1 Fratres mei, nolite in personarum acceptione habere fidem Domini nostri Jesu Christi gloriæ.

2:1 My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ of glory, with respect of persons.

2:2 Etenim si introierit in conventum vestrum vir aureum annulum habens in veste candida, introierit autem et pauper in sordido habitu,

2:2 For if there shall come into your assembly a man having a golden ring, in fine apparel; and there shall come in also a poor man in mean attire:

2:3 et intendatis in eum qui indutus est veste præclara, et dixeritis ei : Tu sede hic bene : pauperi autem dicatis : Tu sta illic ; aut sede sub scabello pedum meorum :

2:3 And you have respect to him that is clothed with the fine apparel and shall say to him: Sit thou here well: but say to the poor man: Stand thou there, or: Sit under my footstool:

2:4 nonne judicatis apud vosmetipsos, et facti estis judices cogitationum iniquarum ?

2:4 Do you not judge within yourselves, and are become judges of unjust thoughts?

2:5 Audite, fratres mei dilectissimi : nonne Deus elegit pauperes in hoc mundo, divites in fide, et hæredes regni, quod repromisit Deus diligentibus se ?

2:5 Hearken, my dearest brethren: Hath not God chosen the poor in this world, rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which God hath promised to them that love him?

2:6 vos autem exhonorastis pauperem. Nonne divites per potentiam opprimunt vos, et ipsi trahunt vos ad judicia ?

2:6 But you have dishonoured the poor man. Do not the rich oppress you by might? And do not they draw you before the judgment seats?

2:7 nonne ipsi blasphemant bonum nomen, quod invocatum est super vos ?

2:7 Do not they blaspheme the good name that is invoked upon you?

2:8 Si tamen legem perficitis regalem secundum Scripturas : Diliges proximum tuum sicut teipsum : bene facitis :

2:8 If then you fulfil the royal law, according to the scriptures: Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself; you do well.

2:9 si autem personas accipitis, peccatum operamini, redarguti a lege quasi transgressores.

2:9 But if you have respect to persons, you commit sin, being reproved by the law as transgressors.

2:10 Quicumque autem totam legem servaverit, offendat autem in uno, factus est omnium reus.

2:10 And whosoever shall keep the whole law, but offend in one point, is become guilty of all.

2:11 Qui enim dixit : Non mœchaberis, dixit et : Non occides. Quod si non mœchaberis, occides autem, factus es transgressor legis.

2:11 For he that said: Thou shalt not commit adultery, said also: Thou shalt not kill. Now if thou do not commit adultery, but shalt kill, thou art become a transgressor of the law.

2:12 Sic loquimini, et sic facite sicut per legem libertatis incipientes judicari.

2:12 So speak ye and so do, as being to be judged by the law of liberty.

2:13 Judicium enim sine misericordia illi qui non fecit misericordiam : superexaltat autem misericordia judicium.

2:13 For judgment without mercy to him that hath not done mercy. And mercy exalteth itself above judgment.

2:14 Quid proderit, fratres mei, si fidem quis dicat se habere, opera autem non habeat ? numquid poterit fides salvare eum ?

2:14 What shall it profit, my brethren, if a man say he hath faith, but hath not works? Shall faith be able to save him?

2:15 Si autem frater et soror nudi sint, et indigeant victu quotidiano,

2:15 And if a brother or sister be naked and want daily food:

2:16 dicat autem aliquis ex vobis illis : Ite in pace, calefacimini et saturamini : non dederitis autem eis quæ necessaria sunt corpori, quid proderit ?

2:16 And one of you say to them: Go in peace, be ye warmed and filled; yet give them not those things that are necessary for the body, what shall it profit?

2:17 Sic et fides, si non habeat opera, mortua est in semetipsa.

2:17 So faith also, if it have not works, is dead in itself.

2:18 Sed dicet quis : Tu fidem habes, et ego opera habeo : ostende mihi fidem tuam sine operibus : et ego ostendam tibi ex operibus fidem meam.

2:18 But some man will say: Thou hast faith, and I have works. Shew me thy faith without works; and I will shew thee, by works, my faith.

2:19 Tu credis quoniam unus est Deus : bene facis : et dæmones credunt, et contremiscunt.

2:19 Thou believest that there is one God. Thou dost well: the devils also believe and tremble.

2:20 Vis autem scire, o homo inanis, quoniam fides sine operibus mortua est ?

2:20 But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?

2:21 Abraham pater noster nonne ex operibus justificatus est, offerens Isaac filium suum super altare ?

2:21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works, offering up Isaac his son upon the altar?

2:22 Vides quoniam fides cooperabatur operibus illius : et ex operibus fides consummata est ?

2:22 Seest thou that faith did cooperate with his works and by works faith was made perfect?

2:23 Et suppleta est Scriptura, dicens : Credidit Abraham Deo, et reputatum est illi ad justitiam, et amicus Dei appellatus est.

2:23 And the scripture was fulfilled, saying: Abraham believed God, and it was reputed to him to justice, and he was called the friend of God.

2:24 Videtis quoniam ex operibus justificatur homo, et non ex fide tantum ?

2:24 Do you see that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only?

2:25 Similiter et Rahab meretrix, nonne ex operibus justificata est, suscipiens nuntios, et alia via ejiciens ?

2:25 And in like manner also Rahab the harlot, was not she justified by works, receiving the messengers and sending them out another way?

2:26 Sicut enim corpus sine spiritu mortuum est, ita et fides sine operibus mortua est.

2:26 For even as the body without the spirit is dead: so also faith without works is dead.

Chapter 3

3:1 Nolite plures magistri fieri fratres mei, scientes quoniam majus judicium sumitis.

3:1 Be ye not many masters, my brethren, knowing that you receive the greater judgment.

3:2 In multis enim offendimus omnes. Si quis in verbo non offendit, hic perfectus est vir : potest etiam freno circumducere totum corpus.

3:2 For in many things we all offend. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man. He is able also with a bridle to lead about the whole body.

3:3 Si autem equis frena in ora mittimus ad consentiendum nobis, et omne corpus illorum circumferimus.

3:3 For if we put bits into the mouths of horses, that they may obey us: and we turn about their whole body.

3:4 Ecce et naves, cum magnæ sint, et a ventis validis minentur, circumferuntur a modico gubernaculo ubi impetus dirigentis voluerit.

3:4 Behold also ships, whereas they are great and are driven by strong winds, yet are they turned about with a small helm, whithersoever the force of the governor willeth.

3:5 Ita et lingua modicum quidem membrum est, et magna exaltat. Ecce quantus ignis quam magnam silvam incendit !

3:5 Even so the tongue is indeed a little member and boasteth great things. Behold how small a fire kindleth a great wood.

3:6 Et lingua ignis est, universitas iniquitatis. Lingua constituitur in membris nostris, quæ maculat totum corpus, et inflammat rotam nativitatis nostræ inflammata a gehenna.

3:6 And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity. The tongue is placed among our members, which defileth the whole body and inflameth the wheel of our nativity, being set on fire by hell.

3:7 Omnis enim natura bestiarum, et volucrum, et serpentium, et ceterorum domantur, et domita sunt a natura humana :

3:7 For every nature of beasts and of birds and of serpents and of the rest is tamed and hath been tamed, by the nature of man.

3:8 linguam autem nullus hominum domare potest : inquietum malum, plena veneno mortifero.

3:8 But the tongue no man can tame, an unquiet evil, full of deadly poison.

3:9 In ipsa benedicimus Deum et Patrem : et in ipsa maledicimus homines, qui ad similitudinem Dei facti sunt.

3:9 By it we bless God and the Father: and by it we curse men who are made after the likeness of God.

3:10 Ex ipso ore procedit benedictio et maledictio. Non oportet, fratres mei, hæc ita fieri.

3:10 Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.

3:11 Numquid fons de eodem foramine emanat dulcem et amaram aquam ?

3:11 Doth a fountain send forth, out of the same hole, sweet and bitter water?

3:12 Numquid potest, fratres mei, ficus uvas facere, aut vitis ficus ? Sic neque salsa dulcem potest facere aquam.

3:12 Can the fig tree, my brethren, bear grapes? Or the vine, figs? So neither can the salt water yield sweet.

3:13 Quis sapiens et disciplinatus inter vos ? Ostendat ex bona conversatione operationem suam in mansuetudine sapientiæ.

3:13 Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge, among you? Let him shew, by a good contestation, his work in the meekness of wisdom.

3:14 Quod si zelum amarum habetis, et contentiones sint in cordibus vestris : nolite gloriari, et mendaces esse adversus veritatem :

3:14 But if you have bitter zeal, and there be contention in your hearts: glory not and be not liars against the truth.

3:15 non est enim ista sapientia desursum descendens : sed terrena, animalis, diabolica.

3:15 For this is not wisdom, descending from above: but earthly, sensual, devilish.

3:16 Ubi enim zelus et contentio, ibi inconstantia et omne opus pravum.

3:16 For where envying and contention is: there is inconstancy and every evil work.

3:17 Quæ autem desursum est sapientia, primum quidem pudica est, deinde pacifica, modesta, suadibilis, bonis consentiens, plena misericordia et fructibus bonis, non judicans, sine simulatione.

3:17 But the wisdom that is from above, first indeed is chaste, then peaceable, modest, easy to be persuaded, consenting to the good, full of mercy and good fruits, without judging, without dissimulation.

3:18 Fructus autem justitiæ, in pace seminatur, facientibus pacem.

3:18 And the fruit of justice is sown in peace, to them that make peace.

Chapter 4

4:1 Unde bella et lites in vobis ? nonne hinc : ex concupiscentiis vestris, quæ militant in membris vestris ?

4:1 From whence are wars and contentions among you? Are they not hence, from your concupiscences, which war in your members?

4:2 concupiscitis, et non habetis : occiditis, et zelatis : et non potestis adipisci : litigatis, et belligeratis, et non habetis, propter quod non postulatis.

4:2 You covet, and have not: you kill and envy and cannot obtain. You contend and war, and you have not: because you ask not.

4:3 Petitis, et non accipitis : eo quod male petatis : ut in concupiscentiis vestris insumatis.

4:3 You ask and receive not: because you ask amiss, that you may consume it on your concupiscences.

4:4 Adulteri, nescitis quia amicitia hujus mundi inimica est Dei ? quicumque ergo voluerit amicus esse sæculi hujus, inimicus Dei constituitur.

4:4 Adulterers, know you not that the friendship of this world is the enemy of God? Whosoever therefore will be a friend of this world becometh an enemy of God.

4:5 An putatis quia inaniter Scriptura dicat : Ad invidiam concupiscit spiritus qui habitat in vobis ?

4:5 Or do you think that the scripture saith in vain: To envy doth the spirit covet which dwelleth in you?

4:6 majorem autem dat gratiam. Propter quod dicit : Deus superbis resistit, humilibus autem dat gratiam.

4:6 But he giveth greater grace. Wherefore he saith: God resisteth the proud and giveth grace to the humble.

4:7 Subditi ergo estote Deo, resistite autem diabolo, et fugiet a vobis.

4:7 Be subject therefore to God. But resist the devil: and he will fly from you.

4:8 Appropinquate Deo, et appropinquabit vobis. Emundate manus, peccatores : et purificate corda, duplices animo.

4:8 Draw nigh to God: and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners, and purify your hearts, ye double minded.

4:9 Miseri estote, et lugete, et plorate : risus vester in luctum convertatur, et gaudium in mœrorem.

4:9 Be afflicted and mourn and weep: let your laughter be turned into mourning and your joy into sorrow.

4:10 Humiliamini in conspectu Domini, et exaltabit vos.

4:10 Be humbled in the sight of the Lord: and he will exalt you.

4:11 Nolite detrahere alterutrum fratres. Qui detrahit fratri, aut qui judicat fratrem suum, detrahit legi, et judicat legem. Si autem judicas legem, non es factor legis, sed judex.

4:11 Detract not one another, my brethren. He that detracteth his brother, or he that judgeth his brother, detracteth the law and judgeth the law. But if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge.

4:12 Unus est legislator et judex, qui potest perdere et liberare.

4:12 There is one lawgiver and judge, that is able to destroy and to deliver.

4:13 Tu autem quis es, qui judicas proximum ? Ecce nunc qui dicitis : Hodie, aut crastino ibimus in illam civitatem, et faciemus ibi quidem annum, et mercabimur, et lucrum faciemus :

4:13 But who art thou that judgest thy neighbour? Behold, now you that say: To-day or to-morrow we will go into such a city, and there we will spend a year and will traffic and make our gain.

4:14 qui ignoratis quid erit in crastino.

4:14 Whereas you know not what shall be on the morrow.

4:15 Quæ est enim vita vestra ? vapor est ad modicum parens, et deinceps exterminabitur ; pro eo ut dicatis : Si Dominus voluerit. Et : Si vixerimus, faciemus hoc, aut illud.

4:15 For what is your life? It is a vapour which appeareth for a little while and afterwards shall vanish away. For that you should say: If the Lord will, and, If we shall live, we will do this or that.

4:16 Nunc autem exsultatis in superbiis vestris. Omnis exsultatio talis, maligna est.

4:16 But now you rejoice in your arrogancies. All such rejoicing is wicked.

4:17 Scienti igitur bonum facere, et non facienti, peccatum est illi.

4:17 To him therefore who knoweth to do good and doth it not, to him it is sin.

Chapter 5

5:1 Agite nunc divites, plorate ululantes in miseriis vestris, quæ advenient vobis.

5:1 Go to now, ye rich men: weep and howl in your miseries, which shall come upon you.

5:2 Divitiæ vestræ putrefactæ sunt, et vestimenta vestra a tineis comesta sunt.

5:2 Your riches are corrupted: and your garments are motheaten.

5:3 Aurum et argentum vestrum æruginavit : et ærugo eorum in testimonium vobis erit, et manducabit carnes vestras sicut ignis. Thesaurizastis vobis iram in novissimis diebus.

5:3 Your gold and silver is cankered: and the rust of them shall be for a testimony against you and shall eat your flesh like fire. You have stored up to yourselves wrath against the last days.

5:4 Ecce merces operariorum, qui messuerunt regiones vestras, quæ fraudata est a vobis, clamat : et clamor eorum in aures Domini sabbaoth introivit.

5:4 Behold the hire of the labourers who have reaped down your fields, which by fraud has been kept back by you, crieth: and the cry of them hath entered into the ears of the Lord of Sabaoth.

5:5 Epulati estis super terram, et in luxuriis enutristis corda vestra in die occisionis.

5:5 You have feasted upon earth: and in riotousness you have nourished your hearts, in the day of slaughter.

5:6 Addixistis, et occidistis justum, et non restitit vobis.

5:6 You have condemned and put to death the Just One: and he resisted you not.

5:7 Patientes igitur estote, fratres, usque ad adventum Domini. Ecce agricola exspectat pretiosum fructum terræ, patienter ferens donec accipiat temporaneum et serotinum.

5:7 Be patient therefore, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth: patiently bearing till he receive the early and latter rain.

5:8 Patientes igitur estote et vos, et confirmate corda vestra : quoniam adventus Domini appropinquavit.

5:8 Be you therefore also patient and strengthen your hearts: for the coming of the Lord is at hand.

5:9 Nolite ingemiscere, fratres, in alterutrum, ut non judicemini. Ecce judex ante januam assistit.

5:9 Grudge not, brethren, one against another, that you may not be judged. Behold the judge standeth before the door.

5:10 Exemplum accipite, fratres, exitus mali, laboris, et patientiæ, prophetas qui locuti sunt in nomine Domini.

5:10 Take, my brethren, for example of suffering evil, of labour and patience, the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.

5:11 Ecce beatificamus eos qui sustinuerunt. Sufferentiam Job audistis, et finem Domini vidistis, quoniam misericors Dominus est, et miserator.

5:11 Behold, we account them blessed who have endured. You have heard of the patience of Job and you have seen the end of the Lord, that the Lord is merciful and compassionate.

5:12 Ante omnia autem, fratres mei, nolite jurare, neque per cælum, neque per terram, neque aliud quodcumque juramentum. Sit autem sermo vester : Est, est : Non, non : ut non sub judicio decidatis.

5:12 But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, nor by the earth, nor by any other oath. But let your speech be: Yea, Yea: No, No: that you fall not under judgment.

5:13 Tristatur aliquis vestrum ? oret. Æquo animo est ? psallat.

5:13 Is any of you sad? Let him pray: Is he cheerful in mind? Let him sing.

5:14 Infirmatur quis in vobis ? inducat presbyteros ecclesiæ, et orent super eum, ungentes eum oleo in nomine Domini :

5:14 Is any man sick among you? Let him bring in the priests of the church and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.

5:15 et oratio fidei salvabit infirmum, et alleviabit eum Dominus : et si in peccatis sit, remittentur ei.

5:15 And the prayer of faith shall save the sick man. And the Lord shall raise him up: and if he be in sins, they shall be forgiven him.

5:16 Confitemini ergo alterutrum peccata vestra, et orate pro invicem ut salvemini : multum enim valet deprecatio justi assidua.

5:16 Confess therefore your sins one to another: and pray one for another, that you may be saved. For the continual prayer of a just man availeth much.

5:17 Elias homo erat similis nobis passibilis : et oratione oravit ut non plueret super terram, et non pluit annos tres, et menses sex.

5:17 Elias was a man passible like unto us: and with prayer he prayed that it might not rain upon the earth. And it rained not for three years and six months.

5:18 Et rursum oravit : et cælum dedit pluviam, et terra dedit fructum suum.

5:18 And he prayed again. And the heaven gave rain: and the earth brought forth her fruit.

5:19 Fratres mei, si quis ex vobis erraverit a veritate, et converterit quis eum :

5:19 My brethren, if any of you err from the truth and one convert him:

5:20 scire debet quoniam qui converti fecerit peccatorem ab errore viæ suæ, salvabit animam ejus a morte, et operiet multitudinem peccatorum.

5:20 He must know that he who causeth a sinner to be converted from the error of his way shall save his soul from death and shall cover a multitude of sins.

I Peter

Chapter 1

1:1 Petrus Apostolus Jesu Christi, electis advenis dispersionis Ponti, Galatiæ, Cappadociæ, Asiæ, et Bithyniæ,

1:1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers dispersed through Pontus, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, elect,

1:2 secundum præscientiam Dei Patris, in sanctificationem Spiritus, in obedientiam, et aspersionem sanguinis Jesu Christi. Gratia vobis, et pax multiplicetur.

1:2 According to the foreknowledge of God the Father, unto the sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ. Grace unto you and peace be multiplied.

1:3 Benedictus Deus et Pater Domini nostri Jesu Christi, qui secundum misericordiam suam magnam regeneravit nos in spem vivam, per resurrectionem Jesu Christi ex mortuis,

1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to his great mercy hath regenerated us unto a lively hope, by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead:

1:4 in hæreditatem incorruptibilem, et incontaminatam, et immarcescibilem, conservatam in cælis in vobis,

1:4 Unto an inheritance, incorruptible, and undefiled and that cannot fade, reserved in heaven for you,

1:5 qui in virtute Dei custodimini per fidem in salutem, paratam revelari in tempore novissimo.

1:5 Who, by the power of God, are kept by faith unto salvation, ready to be revealed in the last time.

1:6 In quo exsultabis, modicum nunc si oportet contristari in variis tentationibus :

1:6 Wherein you shalt greatly rejoice, if now you must be for a little time made sorrowful in divers temptations:

1:7 ut probatio vestræ fidei multo pretiosior auro (quod per ignem probatur) inveniatur in laudem, et gloriam, et honorem in revelatione Jesu Christi :

1:7 That the trial of your faith (much more precious than gold which is tried by the fire) may be found unto praise and glory and honour at the appearing of Jesus Christ.

1:8 quem cum non videritis, diligitis : in quem nunc quoque non videntes creditis : credentes autem exsultabitis lætitia inenarrabili, et glorificata :

1:8 Whom having not seen, you love: in whom also now though you see him not, you believe and, believing, shall rejoice with joy unspeakable and glorified;

1:9 reportantes finem fidei vestræ, salutem animarum.

1:9 Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.

1:10 De qua salute exquisierunt, atque scrutati sunt prophetæ, qui de futura in vobis gratia prophetaverunt :

1:10 Of which salvation the prophets have inquired and diligently searched, who prophesied of the grace to come in you.

1:11 scrutantes in quod vel quale tempus significaret in eis Spiritus Christi : prænuntians eas quæ in Christo sunt passiones, et posteriores glorias :

1:11 Searching what or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ in them did signify, when it foretold those sufferings that are in Christ and the glories that should follow.

1:12 quibus revelatum est quia non sibimetipsis, vobis autem ministrabant ea quæ nunc nuntiata sunt vobis per eos qui evangelizaverunt vobis, Spiritu Sancto misso de cælo, in quem desiderant angeli prospicere.

1:12 To whom it was revealed that, not to themselves but to you, they ministered those things which are now declared to you by them that have preached the gospel to you: the Holy Ghost being sent down from heaven, on whom the angels desire to look.

1:13 Propter quod succincti lumbos mentis vestræ, sobrii, perfecte sperate in eam, quæ offertur vobis, gratiam, in revelationem Jesu Christi :

1:13 Wherefore, having the loins of your mind girt up, being sober, trust perfectly in the grace which is offered you in the revelation of Jesus Christ.

1:14 quasi filii obedientiæ, non configurati prioribus ignorantiæ vestræ desideriis :

1:14 As children of obedience, not fashioned according to the former desires of your ignorance,

1:15 sed secundum eum qui vocavit vos, Sanctum : et ipsi in omni conversatione sancti sitis :

1:15 But according to him that hath called you, who is holy, be you also in all manner of conversation holy:

1:16 quoniam scriptum est : Sancti eritis, quoniam ego sanctus sum.

1:16 Because it is written: You shall be holy, for I am holy.

1:17 Et si patrem invocatis eum, qui sine acceptione personarum judicat secundum uniuscujusque opus, in timore incolatus vestri tempore conversamini.

1:17 And if you invoke as Father him who, without respect of persons, judgeth according to every one's work: converse in fear during the time of your sojourning here.

1:18 Scientes quod non corruptibilibus, auro vel argento, redempti estis de vana vestra conversatione paternæ traditionis :

1:18 Knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things, as gold or silver, from your vain conversation of the tradition of your fathers:

1:19 sed pretioso sanguine quasi agni immaculati Christi, et incontaminati :

1:19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb unspotted and undefiled

1:20 præcogniti quidem ante mundi constitutionem, manifestati autem novissimis temporibus propter vos,

1:20 Foreknown indeed before the foundation of the world, but manifested in the last times for you:

1:21 qui per ipsum fideles estis in Deo, qui suscitavit eum a mortuis, et dedit ei gloriam, ut fides vestra et spes esset in Deo :

1:21 Who through him are faithful in God who raised him up from the dead and hath given him glory, that your faith and hope might be in God.

1:22 animas vestras castificantes in obedientia caritatis, in fraternitatis amore, simplici ex corde invicem diligite attentius :

1:22 Purifying your souls in the obedience of charity, with a brotherly love, from a sincere heart love one another earnestly:

1:23 renati non ex semine corruptibili, sed incorruptibili per verbum Dei vivi, et permanentis in æternum :

1:23 Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but incorruptible, by the word of God who liveth and remaineth for ever.

1:24 quia omnis caro ut fœnum : et omnis gloria ejus tamquam flos fœni : exaruit fœnum, et flos ejus decidit.

1:24 For all flesh is as grass and all the glory thereof as the flower of grass. The grass is withered and the flower thereof is fallen away.

1:25 Verbum autem Domini manet in æternum : hoc est autem verbum, quod evangelizatum est in vos.

1:25 But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel hath been preached unto you.

Chapter 2

2:1 Deponentes igitur omnem malitiam, et omnem dolum, et simulationes, et invidias, et omnes detractiones,

2:1 Wherefore laying away all malice and all guile and dissimulations and envies and all detractions,

2:2 sicut modo geniti infantes, rationabile, sine dolo lac concupiscite : ut in eo crescatis in salutem :

2:2 As newborn babes, desire the rational milk without guile, that thereby you may grow unto salvation:

2:3 si tamen gustastis quoniam dulcis est Dominus.

2:3 If so be you have tasted that the Lord is sweet.

2:4 Ad quem accedentes lapidem vivum, ab hominibus quidem reprobatum, a Deo autem electum, et honorificatum :

2:4 Unto whom coming, as to a living stone, rejected indeed by men but chosen and made honourable by God:

2:5 et ipsi tamquam lapides vivi superædificamini, domus spiritualis, sacerdotium sanctum, offerre spirituales hostias, acceptabiles Deo per Jesum Christum.

2:5 Be you also as living stones built up, a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.

2:6 Propter quod continet Scriptura : Ecce pono in Sion lapidem summum angularem, electum, pretiosum : et qui crediderit in eum, non confundetur.

2:6 Wherefore it is said in the scripture: Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious. And he that shall believe in him shall not be confounded.

2:7 Vobis igitur honor credentibus : non credentibus autem lapis, quem reprobaverunt ædificantes : hic factus est in caput anguli,

2:7 To you therefore that believe, he is honour: but to them that believe not, the stone which the builders rejected, the same is made the head of the corner:

2:8 et lapis offensionis, et petra scandali, his qui offendunt verbo, nec credunt in quo et positi sunt.

2:8 And a stone of stumbling and a rock of scandal, to them who stumble at the word, neither do believe, whereunto also they are set.

2:9 Vos autem genus electum, regale sacerdotium, gens sancta, populus acquisitionis : ut virtutes annuntietis ejus qui de tenebris vos vocavit in admirabile lumen suum.

2:9 But you are a chosen generation, a kingly priesthood, a holy nation, a purchased people: that you may declare his virtues, who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light:

2:10 Qui aliquando non populus, nunc autem populus Dei : qui non consecuti misericordiam, nunc autem misericordiam consecuti.

2:10 Who in times past were not a people: but are now the people of God. Who had not obtained mercy: but now have obtained mercy.

2:11 Carissimi, obsecro vos tamquam advenas et peregrinos abstinere vos a carnalibus desideriis, quæ militant adversus animam,

2:11 Dearly beloved, I beseech you, as strangers and pilgrims, to refrain yourselves from carnal desires which war against the soul,

2:12 conversationem vestram inter gentes habentes bonam : ut in eo quod detrectant de vobis tamquam de malefactoribus, ex bonis operibus vos considerantes, glorificent Deum in die visitationis.

2:12 Having your conversation good among the Gentiles: that whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by the good works which they shall behold in you, glorify God in the day of visitation.

2:13 Subjecti igitur estote omni humanæ creaturæ propter Deum : sive regi quasi præcellenti :

2:13 Be ye subject therefore to every human creature for God's sake: whether it be to the king as excelling,

2:14 sive ducibus tamquam ab eo missis ad vindictam malefactorum, laudem vero bonorum :

2:14 Or to governors as sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and for the praise of the good.

2:15 quia sic est voluntas Dei, ut benefacientes obmutescere faciatis imprudentium hominum ignorantiam :

2:15 For so is the will of God, that by doing well you may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:

2:16 quasi liberi, et non quasi velamen habentes malitiæ libertatem, sed sicut servi Dei.

2:16 As free and not as making liberty a cloak for malice, but as the servants of God.

2:17 Omnes honorate : fraternitatem diligite : Deum timete : regem honorificate.

2:17 Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.

2:18 Servi, subditi estote in omni timore dominis, non tantum bonis et modestis, sed etiam dyscolis.

2:18 Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear, not only to the good and gentle but also to the froward.

2:19 Hæc est enim gratia, si propter Dei conscientiam sustinet quis tristitias, patiens injuste.

2:19 For this is thankworthy: if, for conscience towards God, a man endure sorrows, suffering wrongfully.

2:20 Quæ enim est gloria, si peccantes, et colaphizati suffertis ? sed si bene facientes patienter sustinetis, hæc est gratia apud Deum.

2:20 For what glory is it, if, committing sin and being buffeted for it, you endure? But if doing well you suffer patiently: this is thankworthy before God.

2:21 In hoc enim vocati estis : quia et Christus passus est pro nobis, vobis relinquens exemplum ut sequamini vestigia ejus :

2:21 For unto this are you called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example that you should follow his steps.

2:22 qui peccatum non fecit, nec inventus est dolus in ore ejus :

2:22 Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth.

2:23 qui cum malediceretur, non maledicebat : cum pateretur, non comminabatur : tradebat autem judicanti se injuste :

2:23 Who, when he was reviled, did not revile: when he suffered, he threatened not, but delivered himself to him that judged him unjustly.

2:24 qui peccata nostra ipse pertulit in corpore suo super lignum ; ut peccatis mortui, justitiæ vivamus : cujus livore sanati estis.

2:24 Who his own self bore our sins in his body upon the tree: that we, being dead to sins, should live to justice: by whose stripes you were healed.

2:25 Eratis enim sicut oves errantes, sed conversi estis nunc ad pastorem, et episcopum animarum vestrarum.

2:25 For you were as sheep going astray: but you are now converted to the shepherd and bishop of your souls.

Chapter 3

3:1 Similiter et mulieres subditæ sint viris suis : ut etsi qui non credunt verbo, per mulierem conversationem sine verbo lucrifiant :

3:1 In like manner also, let wives be subject to their husbands: that, if any believe not the word, they may be won without the word, by the conversation of the wives,

3:2 considerantes in timore castam conversationem vestram.

3:2 Considering your chaste conversation with fear.

3:3 Quarum non sit extrinsecus capillatura, aut circumdatio auri, aut indumenti vestimentorum cultus :

3:3 Whose adorning, let it not be the outward plaiting of the hair, or the wearing of gold, or the putting on of apparel:

3:4 sed qui absconditus est cordis homo, in incorruptibilitate quieti, et modesti spiritus, qui est in conspectu Dei locuples.

3:4 But the hidden man of the heart, in the incorruptibility of a quiet and a meek spirit which is rich in the sight of God.

3:5 Sic enim aliquando et sanctæ mulieres, sperantes in Deo, ornabant se, subjectæ propriis viris.

3:5 For after this manner heretofore, the holy women also who trusted in God adorned themselves, being in subjection to their own husbands:

3:6 Sicut Sara obediebat Abrahæ, dominum eum vocans : cujus estis filiæ benefacientes, et non pertimentes ullam perturbationem.

3:6 As Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose daughters you are, doing well and not fearing any disturbance.

3:7 Viri similiter cohabitantes secundum scientiam, quasi infirmiori vasculo muliebri impartientes honorem, tamquam et cohæredibus gratiæ vitæ : ut non impediantur orationes vestræ.

3:7 Ye husbands, likewise dwelling with them according to knowledge, giving honour to the female as to the weaker vessel and as to the co-heirs of the grace of life: that your prayers be not hindered.

3:8 In fine autem omnes unanimes, compatientes fraternitatis amatores, misericordes, modesti, humiles :

3:8 And in fine, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, being lovers of the brotherhood, merciful, modest, humble:

3:9 non reddentes malum pro malo, nec maledictum pro maledicto, sed e contrario benedicentes : quia in hoc vocati estis, ut benedictionem hæreditate possideatis.

3:9 Not rendering evil for evil, nor railing for railing, but contrariwise, blessing: for unto this are you called, that you may inherit a blessing.

3:10 Qui enim vult vitam diligere, et dies videre bonos, coërceat linguam suam a malo, et labia ejus ne loquantur dolum.

3:10 For he that will love life and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile.

3:11 Declinet a malo, et faciat bonum : inquirat pacem, et sequatur eam :

3:11 Let him decline from evil and do good: Let him seek after peace and pursue it:

3:12 quia oculi Domini super justos, et aures ejus in preces eorum : vultus autem Domini super facientes mala.

3:12 Because the eyes of the Lord are upon the just, and his ears unto their prayers but the countenance of the Lord upon them that do evil things.

3:13 Et quis est qui vobis noceat, si boni æmulatores fueritis ?

3:13 And who is he that can hurt you, if you be zealous of good?

3:14 Sed et si quid patimini propter justitiam, beati. Timorem autem eorum ne timueritis, et non conturbemini.

3:14 But if also you suffer any thing for justice' sake, blessed are ye. And be not afraid of their fear: and be not troubled.

3:15 Dominum autem Christum sanctificate in cordibus vestris, parati semper ad satisfactionem omni poscenti vos rationem de ea, quæ in vobis est, spe.

3:15 But sanctify the Lord Christ in your hearts, being ready always to satisfy every one that asketh you a reason of that hope which is in you.

3:16 Sed cum modestia, et timore, conscientiam habentes bonam : ut in eo, quod detrahunt vobis, confundantur, qui calumniantur vestram bonam in Christo conversationem.

3:16 But with modesty and fear, having a good conscience: that whereas they speak evil of you, they may be ashamed who falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.

3:17 Melius est enim benefacientes (si voluntas Dei velit) pati, quam malefacientes.

3:17 For it is better doing well (if such be the will of God) to suffer than doing ill.

3:18 Quia et Christus semel pro peccatis nostris mortuus est, justus pro injustis, ut nos offerret Deo, mortificatus quidem carne, vivificatus autem spiritu.

3:18 Because Christ also died once for our sins, the just for the unjust: that he might offer us to God, being put to death indeed in the flesh, but enlivened in the spirit,

3:19 In quo et his, qui in carcere erant, spiritibus veniens prædicavit :

3:19 In which also coming he preached to those spirits that were in prison:

3:20 qui increduli fuerant aliquando, quando exspectabant Dei patientiam in diebus Noë, cum fabricaretur arca : in qua pauci, id est octo animæ, salvæ factæ sunt per aquam.

3:20 Which had been some time incredulous, when they waited for the patience of God in the days of Noe, when the ark was a building: wherein a few, that is, eight souls, were saved by water.

3:21 Quod et vos nunc similis formæ salvos fecit baptisma : non carnis depositio sordium, sed conscientiæ bonæ interrogatio in Deum per resurrectionem Jesu Christi.

3:21 Whereunto baptism, being of the like form, now saveth you also: not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but, the examination of a good conscience towards God by the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

3:22 Qui est in dextera Dei, deglutiens mortem ut vitæ æternæ hæredes efficeremur : profectus in cælum subjectis sibi angelis, et potestatibus, et virtutibus.

3:22 Who is on the right hand of God, swallowing down death that we might be made heirs of life everlasting: being gone into heaven, the angels and powers and virtues being made subject to him.

Chapter 4

4:1 Christo igitur passo in carne, et vos eadem cogitatione armamini : quia qui passus est in carne, desiit a peccatis :

4:1 Christ therefore having suffered in the flesh, be you also armed with the same thought: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sins:

4:2 ut jam non desideriis hominum, sed voluntati Dei, quod reliquum est in carne vivat temporis.

4:2 That now he may live the rest of his time in the flesh, not after the desires of men but according to the will of God.

4:3 Sufficit enim præteritum tempus ad voluntatem gentium consummandam his qui ambulaverunt in luxuriis, desideriis, vinolentiis, comessationibus, potationibus, et illicitis idolorum cultibus.

4:3 For the time past is sufficient to have fulfilled the will of the Gentiles, for them who have walked in riotousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings and unlawful worshipping of idols.

4:4 In quo admirantur non concurrentibus vobis in eamdem luxuriæ confusionem, blasphemantes.

4:4 Wherein they think it strange that you run not with them into the same confusion of riotousness: speaking evil of you.

4:5 Qui reddent rationem ei qui paratus est judicare vivos et mortuos.

4:5 Who shall render account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.

4:6 Propter hoc enim et mortuis evangelizatum est : ut judicentur quidem secundum homines in carne, vivant autem secundum Deum in spiritu.

4:6 For, for this cause was the gospel preached also to the dead: That they might be judged indeed according to men, in the flesh: but may live according to God, in the Spirit.

4:7 Omnium autem finis appropinquavit. Estote itaque prudentes, et vigilate in orationibus.

4:7 But the end of all is at hand. Be prudent therefore and watch in prayers.

4:8 Ante omnia autem, mutuam in vobismetipsis caritatem continuam habentes : quia caritas operit multitudinem peccatorum.

4:8 But before all things have a constant mutual charity among yourselves: for charity covereth a multitude of sins.

4:9 Hospitales invicem sine murmuratione.

4:9 Using hospitality one towards another, without murmuring,

4:10 Unusquisque, sicut accepit gratiam, in alterutrum illam administrantes, sicut boni dispensatores multiformis gratiæ Dei.

4:10 As every man hath received grace, ministering the same one to another: as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

4:11 Si quis loquitur, quasi sermones Dei : si quis ministrat, tamquam ex virtute, quam administrat Deus : ut in omnibus honorificetur Deus per Jesum Christum : cui est gloria et imperium in sæcula sæculorum. Amen.

4:11 If any man speak, let him speak, as the words of God. If any minister, let him do it, as of the power which God administereth: that in all things God may be honoured through Jesus Christ: to whom is glory and empire for ever and ever. Amen.

4:12 Carissimi, nolite peregrinari in fervore, qui ad tentationem vobis fit, quasi novi aliquid vobis contingat :

4:12 Dearly beloved, think not strange the burning heat which is to try you: as if some new thing happened to you.

4:13 sed communicantes Christi passionibus gaudete, ut et in revelatione gloriæ ejus gaudeatis exsultantes.

4:13 But if you partake of the sufferings of Christ, rejoice that, when his glory shall be revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy.

4:14 Si exprobramini in nomine Christi, beati eritis : quoniam quod est honoris, gloriæ, et virtutis Dei, et qui est ejus Spiritus, super vos requiescit.

4:14 If you be reproached for the name of Christ, you shall be blessed: for that which is of the honour, glory and power of God, and that which is his Spirit resteth upon you.

4:15 Nemo autem vestrum patiatur ut homicida, aut fur, aut maledicus, aut alienorum appetitor.

4:15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer or a thief or a railer or coveter of other men's things.

4:16 Si autem ut christianus, non erubescat : glorificet autem Deum in isto nomine :

4:16 But, if as a Christian, let him not be ashamed: but let him glorify God in that name.

4:17 quoniam tempus est ut incipiat judicium a domo Dei. Si autem primum a nobis, quis finis eorum, qui non credunt Dei Evangelio ?

4:17 For the time is, that judgment should begin at the house of God. And if at first at us, what shall be the end of them that believe not the gospel of God?

4:18 et si justus vix salvabitur, impius et peccator ubi parebunt ?

4:18 And if the just man shall scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?

4:19 Itaque et hi, qui patiuntur secundum voluntatem Dei, fideli Creatori commendent animas suas in benefactis.

4:19 Wherefore let them also that suffer according to the will of God commend their souls in good deeds to the faithful Creator.

Chapter 5

5:1 Seniores ergo, qui in vobis sunt, obsecro, consenior et testis Christi passionum : qui et ejus, quæ in futuro revelanda est, gloriæ communicator :

5:1 The ancients therefore that are among you, I beseech who am myself also an ancient and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as also a partaker of that glory which is to be revealed in time to come:

5:2 pascite qui in vobis est gregem Dei, providentes non coacte, sed spontanee secundum Deum : neque turpis lucri gratia, sed voluntarie :

5:2 Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking care of it, not by constraint but willingly, according to God: not for filthy lucre's sake but voluntarily:

5:3 neque ut dominantes in cleris, sed forma facti gregis ex animo.

5:3 Neither as lording it over the clergy but being made a pattern of the flock from the heart.

5:4 Et cum apparuerit princeps pastorum, percipietis immarcescibilem gloriæ coronam.

5:4 And when the prince of pastors shall appear, you shall receive a never fading crown of glory.

5:5 Similiter adolescentes subditi estote senioribus. Omnes autem invicem humilitatem insinuate, quia Deus superbis resistit, humilibus autem dat gratiam.

5:5 In like manner, ye young men, be subject to the ancients. And do you all insinuate humility one to another: for God resisteth the proud, but to the humble he giveth grace.

5:6 Humiliamini igitur sub potenti manu Dei, ut vos exaltet in tempore visitationis :

5:6 Be you humbled therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in the time of visitation:

5:7 omnem sollicitudinem vestram projicientes in eum, quoniam ipsi cura est de vobis.

5:7 Casting all your care upon him, for he hath care of you.

5:8 Sobrii estote, et vigilate : quia adversarius vester diabolus tamquam leo rugiens circuit, quærens quem devoret :

5:8 Be sober and watch: because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, goeth about seeking whom he may devour.

5:9 cui resistite fortes in fide : scientes eamdem passionem ei quæ in mundo est vestræ fraternitati fieri.

5:9 Whom resist ye, strong in faith: knowing that the same affliction befalls, your brethren who are in the world.

5:10 Deus autem omnis gratiæ, qui vocavit nos in æternam suam gloriam in Christo Jesu, modicum passos ipse perficiet, confirmabit, solidabitque.

5:10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory in Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a little, will himself perfect you and confirm you and establish you.

5:11 Ipsi gloria, et imperium in sæcula sæculorum. Amen.

5:11 To him be glory and empire, for ever and ever. Amen.

5:12 Per Silvanum fidelem fratrem vobis, ut arbitror, breviter scripsi : obsecrans et contestans, hanc esse veram gratiam Dei, in qua statis.

5:12 By Sylvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I think, I have written briefly: beseeching and testifying that this is the true grace of God, wherein you stand.

5:13 Salutat vos ecclesia quæ est in Babylone coëlecta, et Marcus filius meus.

5:13 The church that is in Babylon, elected together with you, saluteth you. And so doth my son, Mark.

5:14 Salutate invicem in osculo sancto. Gratia vobis omnibus qui estis in Christo Jesu. Amen.

5:14 Salute one another with a holy kiss. Grace be to all you who are in Christ Jesus. Amen.

II Peter

Chapter 1

1:1 Simon Petrus, servus et apostolus Jesu Christi, iis qui coæqualem nobiscum sortiti sunt fidem in justitia Dei nostri, et Salvatoris Jesu Christi.

1:1 Simon Peter, servant and apostle of Jesus Christ: to them that have obtained equal faith with us in the justice of our God and Saviour Jesus Christ.

1:2 Gratia vobis, et pax adimpleatur in cognitione Dei, et Christi Jesu Domini nostri :

1:2 Grace to you and peace be accomplished in the knowledge of God and of Christ Jesus our Lord.

1:3 Quomodo omnia nobis divinæ virtutis suæ, quæ ad vitam et pietatem donata sunt, per cognitionem ejus, qui vocavit nos propria gloria, et virtute,

1:3 As all things of his divine power which appertain to life and godliness are given us through the knowledge of him who hath called us by his own proper glory and virtue.

1:4 per quem maxima, et pretiosa nobis promissa donavit : ut per hæc efficiamini divinæ consortes naturæ : fugientes ejus, quæ in mundo est, concupiscentiæ corruptionem.

1:4 By whom he hath given us most great and precious promises: that by these you may be made partakers of the divine nature: flying the corruption of that concupiscence which is in the world.

1:5 Vos autem curam omnem subinferentes, ministrate in fide vestra virtutem, in virtute autem scientiam,

1:5 And you, employing all care, minister in your faith, virtue: And in virtue, knowledge:

1:6 in scientia autem abstinentiam, in abstinentia autem patientiam, in patientia autem pietatem,

1:6 And in knowledge, abstinence: and in abstinence, patience: and in patience, godliness:

1:7 in pietate autem amorem fraternitatis, in amore autem fraternitatis caritatem.

1:7 And in godliness, love of brotherhood: and in love of brotherhood, charity.

1:8 Hæc enim si vobiscum adsint, et superent, non vacuos nec sine fructu vos constituent in Domini nostri Jesu Christi cognitione.

1:8 For if these things be with you and abound, they will make you to be neither empty nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

1:9 Cui enim non præsto sunt hæc, cæcus est, et manu tentans, oblivionem accipiens purgationis veterum suorum delictorum.

1:9 For he that hath not these things with him is blind and groping, having forgotten that he was purged from his old sins.

1:10 Quapropter fratres, magis satagite ut per bona opera certam vestram vocationem, et electionem faciatis : hæc enim facientes, non peccabitis aliquando.

1:10 Wherefore, brethren, labour the more, that by good works you may make sure your calling and election. For doing these things, you shall not sin at any time.

1:11 Sic enim abundanter ministrabitur vobis introitus in æternum regnum Domini nostri et Salvatoris Jesu Christi.

1:11 For so an entrance shall be ministered to you abundantly into the ever-lasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

1:12 Propter quod incipiam vos semper commonere de his : et quidem scientes et confirmatos vos in præsenti veritate.

1:12 For which cause, I will begin to put you always in remembrance of these things: though indeed you know them and are confirmed in the present truth.

1:13 Justum autem arbitror quamdiu sum in hoc tabernaculo, suscitare vos in commonitione :

1:13 But I think it meet, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance.

1:14 certus quod velox est depositio tabernaculi mei secundum quod et Dominus noster Jesus Christus significavit mihi.

1:14 Being assured that the laying away of this my tabernacle is at hand, according as our Lord Jesus Christ also hath signified to me.

1:15 Dabo autem operam et frequenter habere vos post obitum meum, ut horum memoriam faciatis.

1:15 And I will endeavour that you frequently have after my decease whereby you may keep a memory of these things.

1:16 Non enim doctas fabulas secuti notam fecimus vobis Domini nostri Jesu Christi virtutem et præsentiam : sed speculatores facti illius magnitudinis.

1:16 For we have not by following artificial fables made known to you the power and presence of our Lord Jesus Christ: but we were eyewitnesses of his greatness.

1:17 Accipiens enim a Deo Patre honorem et gloriam, voce delapsa ad eum hujuscemodi a magnifica gloria : Hic est Filius meus dilectus, in quo mihi complacui, ipsum audite.

1:17 For he received from God the Father honour and glory, this voice coming down to him from the excellent glory: This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear ye him.

1:18 Et hanc vocem nos audivimus de cælo allatam, cum essemus cum ipso in monte sancto.

1:18 And this voice, we heard brought from heaven, when we were with him in the holy mount.

1:19 Et habemus firmiorem propheticum sermonem : cui benefacitis attendentes quasi lucernæ lucenti in caliginoso loco donec dies elucescat, et lucifer oriatur in cordibus vestris :

1:19 And we have the more firm prophetical word: whereunto you do well to attend, as to a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn and the day star arise in your hearts.

1:20 hoc primum intelligentes quod omnis prophetia Scripturæ propria interpretatione non fit.

1:20 Understanding this first: That no prophecy of scripture is made by private interpretation.

1:21 Non enim voluntate humana allata est aliquando prophetia : sed Spiritu Sancto inspirati, locuti sunt sancti Dei homines.

1:21 For prophecy came not by the will of man at any time: but the holy men of God spoke, inspired by the Holy Ghost.

Chapter 2

2:1 Fuerunt vero et pseudoprophetæ in populo, sicut et in vobis erunt magistri mendaces, qui introducent sectas perditionis : et eum qui emit eos, Dominum negant, superducentes sibi celerem perditionem.

2:1 But there were also false prophets among the people, even as there shall be among you lying teachers who shall bring in sects of perdition and deny the Lord who bought them: bringing upon themselves swift destruction.

2:2 Et multi sequentur eorum luxurias, per quos via veritatis blasphemabitur :

2:2 And many shall follow their riotousness, through whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of.

2:3 et in avaritia fictis verbis de vobis negotiabuntur : quibus judicium jam olim non cessat : et perditio eorum non dormitat.

2:3 And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you. Whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not: and their perdition slumbereth not.

2:4 Si enim Deus angelis peccantibus non pepercit, sed rudentibus inferni detractos in tartarum tradidit cruciandos, in judicium reservari.

2:4 For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but delivered them, drawn down by infernal ropes to the lower hell, unto torments, to be reserved unto judgment:

2:5 Et originali mundo non pepercit, sed octavum Noë justitiæ præconem custodivit, diluvium mundo impiorum inducens.

2:5 And spared not the original world, but preserved Noe, the eighth person, the preacher of justice, bringing in the flood upon the world of the ungodly.

2:6 Et civitates Sodomorum et Gomorrhæorum in cinerem redigens, eversione damnavit : exemplum eorum, qui impie acturi sunt, ponens :

2:6 And reducing the cities of the Sodomites and of the Gomorrhites into ashes, condemned them to be overthrown, making them an example to those that should after act wickedly,

2:7 et justum Lot oppressum a nefandorum injuria, ac luxuriosa conversatione eripuit :

2:7 And delivered just Lot, oppressed by the injustice and lewd conversation of the wicked:

2:8 aspectu enim, et auditu justus erat : habitans apud eos, qui de die in diem animam justam iniquis operibus cruciabant.

2:8 For in sight and hearing he was just, dwelling among them who from day to day vexed the just soul with unjust works.

2:9 Novit Dominus pios de tentatione eripere : iniquos vero in diem judicii reservare cruciandos.

2:9 The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly from temptation, but to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be tormented:

2:10 Magis autem eos, qui post carnem in concupiscentia immunditiæ ambulant, dominationemque contemnunt, audaces, sibi placentes, sectas non metuunt introducere blasphemantes :

2:10 And especially them who walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness and despise government: audacious, self willed, they fear not to bring in sects, blaspheming.

2:11 ubi angeli fortitudine, et virtute cum sint majores, non portant adversum se execrabile judicium.

2:11 Whereas angels, who are greater in strength and power, bring not against themselves a railing judgment.

2:12 Hi vero velut irrationabilia pecora, naturaliter in captionem, et in perniciem in his quæ ignorant blasphemantes in corruptione sua peribunt,

2:12 But these men, as irrational beasts, naturally tending to the snare and to destruction, blaspheming those things which they know not, shall perish in their corruption:

2:13 percipientes mercedem injustitiæ, voluptatem existimantes diei delicias : coinquinationes, et maculæ deliciis affluentes, in conviviis suis luxuriantes vobiscum,

2:13 Receiving the reward of their injustice, counting for a pleasure the delights of a day: stains and spots, sporting themselves to excess, rioting in their feasts with you:

2:14 oculos habentes plenos adulterii, et incessabilis delicti. Pellicientes animas instabiles, cor exercitatum avaritia habentes, maledictionis filii :

2:14 Having eyes full of adultery and of sin that ceaseth not: alluring unstable souls: having their heart exercised with covetousness: children of malediction.

2:15 derelinquentes rectam viam erraverunt, secuti viam Balaam ex Bosor, qui mercedem iniquitatis amavit :

2:15 Leaving the right way, they have gone astray, having followed the way of Balaam of Bosor who loved the wages of iniquity,

2:16 correptionem vero habuit suæ vesaniæ : subjugale mutum animal, hominis voce loquens, prohibuit prophetæ insipientiam.

2:16 But had a check of his madness, the dumb beast used to the yoke, which, speaking with man's voice, forbade the folly of the prophet.

2:17 Hi sunt fontes sine aqua, et nebulæ turbinibus exagitatæ, quibus caligo tenebrarum reservatur.

2:17 These are fountains without water and clouds tossed with whirlwinds, to whom the mist of darkness is reserved.

2:18 Superba enim vanitatis loquentes, pelliciunt in desideriis carnis luxuriæ eos, qui paululum effugiunt, qui in errore conversantur :

2:18 For, speaking proud words of vanity, they allure by the desires of fleshly riotousness those who for a little while escape, such as converse in error:

2:19 libertatem illis promittentes, cum ipsi servi sint corruptionem : a quo enim quis superatus est, hujus et servus est.

2:19 Promising them liberty, whereas they themselves are the slaves of corruption. For by whom a man is overcome, of the same also he is the slave.

2:20 Si enim refugientes coinquinationes mundi in cognitione Domini nostri, et Salvatoris Jesu Christi, his rursus implicati superantur : facta sunt eis posteriora deteriora prioribus.

2:20 For if, flying from the pollutions of the world, through the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they be again entangled in them and overcome: their latter state is become unto them worse than the former.

2:21 Melius enim erat illis non cognoscere viam justitiæ, quam post agnitionem, retrorsum converti ab eo, quod illis traditum est, sancto mandato.

2:21 For it had been better for them not to have known the way of justice than, after they have known it, to turn back from that holy commandment which was delivered to them.

2:22 Contigit enim eis illud veri proverbii : Canis reversus ad suum vomitum : et, Sus lota in volutabro luti.

2:22 For, that of the true proverb has happened to them: The dog is returned to his vomit; and: The sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire.

Chapter 3

3:1 Hanc ecce vobis, carissimi, secundam scribo epistolam, in quibus vestram excito in commonitione sinceram mentem :

3:1 Behold this second epistle I write to you, my dearly beloved, in which, I stir up by way of admonition your sincere mind:

3:2 ut memores sitis eorum, quæ prædixi, verborum, a sanctis prophetis et apostolorum vestrorum, præceptorum Domini et Salvatoris.

3:2 That you may be mindful of those words which I told you before from the holy prophet and of your apostles, of the precepts of the Lord and Saviour.

3:3 Hoc primum scientes, quod venient in novissimis diebus in deceptione illusores, juxta proprias concupiscentias ambulantes,

3:3 Knowing this first: That in the last days there shall come deceitful scoffers, walking after their own lusts,

3:4 dicentes : Ubi est promissio, aut adventus ejus ? ex quo enim patres dormierunt, omnia sic perseverant ab initio creaturæ.

3:4 Saying: Where is his promise or his coming? For since the time that the fathers slept, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation.

3:5 Latet enim eos hoc volentes, quod cæli erant prius, et terra de aqua, et per aquam consistens Dei verbo :

3:5 For this they are wilfully ignorant of: That the heavens were before, and the earth out of water and through water, consisting by the word of God:

3:6 per quæ, ille tunc mundus aqua inundatus, periit.

3:6 Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished.

3:7 Cæli autem, qui nunc sunt, et terra eodem verbo repositi sunt, igni reservati in diem judicii, et perditionis impiorum hominum.

3:7 But the heavens and the earth which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of judgment and perdition of the ungodly men.

3:8 Unum vero hoc non lateat vos, carissimi, quia unus dies apud Dominum sicut mille anni, et mille anni sicut dies unus.

3:8 But of this one thing be not ignorant, my beloved, that one day with the Lord is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.

3:9 Non tardat Dominus promissionem suam, sicut quidam existimant : sed patienter agit propter vos, nolens aliquos perire, sed omnes ad pœnitentiam reverti.

3:9 The Lord delayeth not his promise, as some imagine, but dealeth patiently for your sake, not willing that any should perish, but that all should return to penance,

3:10 Adveniet autem dies Domini ut fur : in quo cæli magno impetu transient, elementa vero calore solventur, terra autem et quæ in ipsa sunt opera, exurentur.

3:10 But the day of the Lord shall come as a thief, in which the heavens shall pass away with great violence and the elements shall be melted with heat and the earth and the works which are in it shall be burnt up.

3:11 Cum igitur hæc omnia dissolvenda sunt, quales oportet vos esse in sanctis conversationibus, et pietatibus,

3:11 Seeing then that all these things are to be dissolved, what manner of people ought you to be in holy conversation and godliness?

3:12 exspectantes, et properantes in adventum diei Domini, per quem cæli ardentes solventur, et elementa ignis ardore tabescent ?

3:12 Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of the Lord, by which the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with the burning heat?

3:13 Novos vero cælos, et novam terram secundum promissa ipsius exspectamus, in quibus justitia habitat.

3:13 But we look for new heavens and a new earth according to his promises, in which justice dwelleth.

3:14 Propter quod, carissimi, hæc exspectantes, satagite immaculati, et inviolati ei inveniri in pace :

3:14 Wherefore, dearly beloved, waiting for these things, be diligent that you may be found before him unspotted and blameless in peace.

3:15 et Domini nostri longanimitatem, salutem arbitremini : sicut et carissimus frater noster Paulus secundum datam sibi sapientiam scripsit vobis,

3:15 And account the longsuffering of our Lord, salvation: as also our most dear brother Paul, according to the wisdom given him, hath written to you:

3:16 sicut et omnibus epistolis, loquens in eis de his in quibus sunt quædam difficilia intellectu, quæ indocti et instabiles depravant, sicut et ceteras Scripturas, ad suam ipsorum perditionem.

3:16 As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are certain things hard to be understood, which the unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, to their own destruction.

3:17 Vos igitur fratres, præscientes custodite, ne insipientium errore traducti excidatis a propria firmitate :

3:17 You therefore, brethren, knowing these things before, take heed, lest being led aside by the error of the unwise, you fall from your own steadfastness.

3:18 crescite vero in gratia, et in cognitione Domini nostri, et Salvatoris Jesu Christi. Ipsi gloria et nunc, et in diem æternitatis. Amen.

3:18 But grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and unto the day of eternity, Amen.

I John

Chapter 1

1:1 Quod fuit ab initio, quod audivimus, quod vidimus oculis nostris, quod perspeximus, et manus nostræ contrectaverunt de verbo vitæ :

1:1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon and our hands have handled, of the word of life.

1:2 et vita manifestata est, et vidimus, et testamur, et annuntiamus vobis vitam æternam, quæ erat apud Patrem, et apparuit nobis :

1:2 For the life was manifested: and we have seen and do bear witness and declare unto you the life eternal, which was with the Father and hath appeared to us.

1:3 quod vidimus et audivimus, annuntiamus vobis, ut et vos societatem habeatis nobiscum, et societas nostra sit cum Patre, et cum Filio ejus Jesu Christo.

1:3 That which we have seen and have heard, we declare unto you: that you also may have fellowship with us and our fellowship may be with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ.

1:4 Et hæc scribimus vobis ut gaudeatis, et gaudium vestrum sit plenum.

1:4 And these things we write to you, that you may rejoice and your joy may be full.

1:5 Et hæc est annuntiatio, quam audivimus ab eo, et annuntiamus vobis : quoniam Deus lux est, et tenebræ in eo non sunt ullæ.

1:5 And this is the declaration which we have heard from him and declare unto you: That God is light and in him there is no darkness.

1:6 Si dixerimus quoniam societatem habemus cum eo, et in tenebris ambulamus, mentimur, et veritatem non facimus.

1:6 If we say that we have fellowship with him and walk in darkness, we lie and do not the truth.

1:7 Si autem in luce ambulamus sicut et ipse est in luce, societatem habemus ad invicem, et sanguis Jesu Christi, Filii ejus, emundat nos ab omni peccato.

1:7 But if we walk in the light, as he also is in the light, we have fellowship one with another: And the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.

1:8 Si dixerimus quoniam peccatum non habemus, ipsi nos seducimus, et veritas in nobis non est.

1:8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us.

1:9 Si confiteamur peccata nostra : fidelis est, et justus, ut remittat nobis peccata nostra, et emundet nos ab omni iniquitate.

1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just, to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all iniquity.

1:10 Si dixerimus quoniam non peccavimus, mendacem facimus eum, et verbum ejus non est in nobis.

1:10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar: and his word is not in us.

Chapter 2

2:1 Filioli mei, hæc scribo vobis, ut non peccetis. Sed et si quis peccaverit, advocatum habemus apud Patrem, Jesum Christum justum :

2:1 My little children, these things I write to you, that you may not sin. But if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the just.

2:2 et ipse est propitiatio pro peccatis nostris : non pro nostris autem tantum, sed etiam pro totius mundi.

2:2 And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for those of the whole world.

2:3 Et in hoc scimus quoniam cognovimus eum, si mandata ejus observemus.

2:3 And by this we know that we have known him, if we keep his commandments.

2:4 Qui dicit se nosse eum, et mandata ejus non custodit, mendax est, et in hoc veritas non est.

2:4 He who saith that he knoweth him and keepeth not his commandments is a liar: and the truth is not in him.

2:5 Qui autem servat verbum ejus, vere in hoc caritas Dei perfecta est : et in hoc scimus quoniam in ipso sumus.

2:5 But he that keepeth his word, in him in very deed the charity of God is perfected. And by this we know that we are in him.

2:6 Qui dicit se in ipso manere, debet, sicut ille ambulavit, et ipse ambulare.

2:6 He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also to walk even as he walked.

2:7 Carissimi, non mandatum novum scribo vobis, sed mandatum vetus, quod habuistis ab initio. Mandatum vetus est verbum, quod audistis.

2:7 Dearly beloved, I write not a new commandment to you, but an old commandment which you had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word which you have heard.

2:8 Iterum mandatum novum scribo vobis, quod verum est et in ipso, et in vobis : quia tenebræ transierunt, et verum lumen jam lucet.

2:8 Again a new commandment I write unto you: which thing is true both in him and in you, because the darkness is passed and the true light now shineth.

2:9 Qui dicit se in luce esse, et fratrem suum odit, in tenebris est usque adhuc.

2:9 He that saith he is in the light and hateth his brother is in darkness even until now.

2:10 Qui diligit fratrem suum, in lumine manet, et scandalum in eo non est.

2:10 He that loveth his brother abideth in the light: and there is no scandal in him.

2:11 Qui autem odit fratrem suum, in tenebris est, et in tenebris ambulat, et nescit quo eat : quia tenebræ obcæcaverunt oculos ejus.

2:11 But he that hateth his brother is in darkness and walketh in darkness and knoweth not whither he goeth: because the darkness hath blinded his eyes.

2:12 Scribo vobis, filioli, quoniam remittuntur vobis peccata propter nomen ejus.

2:12 I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name's sake.

2:13 Scribo vobis, patres, quoniam cognovistis eum, qui ab initio est. Scribo vobis, adolescentes, quoniam vicistis malignum.

2:13 I write unto you, fathers, because you have known him who is from the beginning. I write unto you, young men, because you have overcome the wicked one.

2:14 Scribo vobis, infantes, quoniam cognovistis patrem. Scribo vobis juvenes, quoniam fortes estis, et verbum Dei manet in vobis, et vicistis malignum.

2:14 I write unto you, babes, because you have known the Father. I write unto you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and you have overcome the wicked one.

2:15 Nolite diligere mundum, neque ea quæ in mundo sunt. Si quis diligit mundum, non est caritas Patris in eo :

2:15 Love not the world, nor the things which are in the world. If any man love the world, the charity of the Father is not in him.

2:16 quoniam omne quod est in mundo, concupiscentia carnis est, et concupiscentia oculorum, et superbia vitæ : quæ non est ex Patre, sed ex mundo est.

2:16 For all that is in the world is the concupiscence of the flesh and the concupiscence of the eyes and the pride of life, which is not of the Father but is of the world.

2:17 Et mundus transit, et concupiscentia ejus : qui autem facit voluntatem Dei manet in æternum.

2:17 And the world passeth away and the concupiscence thereof: but he that doth the will of God abideth for ever.

2:18 Filioli, novissima hora est : et sicut audistis quia antichristus venit, et nunc antichristi multi facti sunt ; unde scimus, quia novissima hora est.

2:18 Little children, it is the last hour: and as you have heard that Antichrist cometh, even now there are become many Antichrists: whereby we know that it is the last hour.

2:19 Ex nobis prodierunt, sed non erant ex nobis, nam, si fuissent ex nobis, permansissent utique nobiscum : sed ut manifesti sint quoniam non sunt omnes ex nobis.

2:19 They went out from us but they were not of us. For if they had been of us, they would no doubt have remained with us: but that they may be manifest, that they are not all of us.

2:20 Sed vos unctionem habetis a Sancto, et nostis omnia.

2:20 But you have the unction from the Holy One and know all things.

2:21 Non scripsi vobis quasi ignorantibus veritatem, sed quasi scientibus eam : et quoniam omne mendacium ex veritate non est.

2:21 I have not written to you as to them that know not the truth, but as to them that know it: and that no lie is of the truth.

2:22 Quis est mendax, nisi is qui negat quoniam Jesus est Christus ? Hic est antichristus, qui negat Patrem, et Filium.

2:22 Who is a liar, but he who denieth that Jesus is the Christ? This is Antichrist, who denieth the Father and the Son.

2:23 Omnis qui negat Filium, nec Patrem habet : qui confitetur Filium, et Patrem habet.

2:23 Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father. He that confesseth the Son hath the Father also.

2:24 Vos quod audistis ab initio, in vobis permaneat : si in vobis permanserit quod audistis ab initio, et vos in Filio et Patre manebitis.

2:24 As for you, let that which you have heard from the beginning abide in you. If that abide in you, which you have heard from the beginning, you also shall abide in the Son and in the Father.

2:25 Et hæc est repromissio, quam ipse pollicitus est nobis, vitam æternam.

2:25 And this is the promise which he hath promised us, life everlasting.

2:26 Hæc scripsi vobis de his, qui seducant vos.

2:26 These things have I written to you concerning them that seduce you.

2:27 Et vos unctionem, quam accepistis ab eo, maneat in vobis. Et non necesse habetis ut aliquis doceat vos : sed sicut unctio ejus docet vos de omnibus, et verum est, et non est mendacium. Et sicut docuit vos : manete in eo.

2:27 And as for you, let the unction, which you have received from him abide in you. And you have no need that any man teach you: but as his unction teacheth you of all things and is truth and is no lie. And as it hath taught you, abide in him.

2:28 Et nunc, filioli, manete in eo : ut cum apparuerit, habeamus fiduciam, et non confundamur ab eo in adventu ejus.

2:28 And now, little children, abide in him, that when he shall appear we may have confidence and not be confounded by him at his coming.

2:29 Si scitis quoniam justus est, scitote quoniam et omnis, qui facit justitiam, ex ipso natus est.

2:29 If you know that he is just, know ye, that every one also who doth justice is born of him.

Chapter 3

3:1 Videte qualem caritatem dedit nobis Pater, ut filii Dei nominemur et simus. Propter hoc mundus non novit nos : quia non novit eum.

3:1 Behold what manner of charity the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called and should be the sons of God. Therefore the world knoweth not us, because it knew not him.

3:2 Carissimi, nunc filii Dei sumus : et nondum apparuit quid erimus. Scimus quoniam cum apparuerit, similes ei erimus : quoniam videbimus eum sicuti est.

3:2 Dearly beloved, we are now the sons of God: and it hath not yet appeared what we shall be. We know that when he shall appear we shall be like to him: because we shall see him as he is.

3:3 Et omnis qui habet hanc spem in eo, sanctificat se, sicut et ille sanctus est.

3:3 And every one that hath this hope in him sanctifieth himself, as he also is holy.

3:4 Omnis qui facit peccatum, et iniquitatem facit : et peccatum est iniquitas.

3:4 Whosoever committeth sin committeth also iniquity. And sin is iniquity.

3:5 Et scitis quia ille apparuit ut peccata nostra tolleret : et peccatum in eo non est.

3:5 And you know that he appeared to take away our sins: and in him there is no sin.

3:6 Omnis qui in eo manet, non peccat : et omnis qui peccat, non vidit eum, nec cognovit eum.

3:6 Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: and whosoever sinneth hath not seen him nor known him.

3:7 Filioli, nemo vos seducat. Qui facit justitiam, justus est, sicut et ille justus est.

3:7 Little children, let no man deceive you. He that doth justice is just, even as he is just.

3:8 Qui facit peccatum, ex diabolo est : quoniam ab initio diabolus peccat. In hoc apparuit Filius Dei, ut dissolvat opera diaboli.

3:8 He that committeth sin is of the devil: for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God appeared, that he might destroy the works of the devil.

3:9 Omnis qui natus est ex Deo, peccatum non facit : quoniam semen ipsius in eo manet, et non potest peccare, quoniam ex Deo natus est.

3:9 Whosoever is born of God committeth not sin: for his seed abideth in him. And he cannot sin, because he is born of God.

3:10 In hoc manifesti sunt filii Dei, et filii diaboli. Omnis qui non est justus, non est ex Deo, et qui non diligit fratrem suum :

3:10 In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil. Whosoever is not just is not of God, or he that loveth not his brother.

3:11 quoniam hæc est annuntiatio, quam audistis ab initio, ut diligatis alterutrum.

3:11 For this is the declaration which you have heard from the beginning, that you should love one another.

3:12 Non sicut Cain, qui ex maligno erat, et occidit fratrem suum. Et propter quid occidit eum ? Quoniam opera ejus maligna erant : fratris autem ejus, justa.

3:12 Not as Cain, who was of the wicked one and killed his brother. And wherefore did he kill him? Because his own works were wicked: and his brother's just.

3:13 Nolite mirari, fratres, si odit vos mundus.

3:13 Wonder not, brethren, if the world hate you.

3:14 Nos scimus quoniam translati sumus de morte ad vitam, quoniam diligimus fratres. Qui non diligit, manet in morte :

3:14 We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not abideth in death.

3:15 omnis qui odit fratrem suum, homicida est. Et scitis quoniam omnis homicida non habet vitam æternam in semetipso manentem.

3:15 Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer. And you know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in himself.

3:16 In hoc cognovimus caritatem Dei, quoniam ille animam suam pro nobis posuit : et nos debemus pro fratribus animas ponere.

3:16 In this we have known the charity of God, because he hath laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.

3:17 Qui habuerit substantiam hujus mundi, et viderit fratrem suum necessitatem habere, et clauserit viscera sua ab eo : quomodo caritas Dei manet in eo ?

3:17 He that hath the substance of this world and shall see his brother in need and shall shut up his bowels from him: how doth the charity of God abide in him?

3:18 Filioli mei, non diligamus verbo neque lingua, sed opere et veritate :

3:18 My little children, let us not love in word nor in tongue, but in deed and in truth.

3:19 in hoc cognoscimus quoniam ex veritate sumus : et in conspectu ejus suadebimus corda nostra.

3:19 In this we know that we are of the truth and in his sight shall persuade our hearts.

3:20 Quoniam si reprehenderit nos cor nostrum : major est Deus corde nostro, et novit omnia.

3:20 For if our heart reprehend us, God is greater than our heart and knoweth all things.

3:21 Carissimi, si cor nostrum non reprehenderit nos, fiduciam habemus ad Deum :

3:21 Dearly beloved, if our heart do not reprehend us, we have confidence towards God.

3:22 et quidquid petierimus, accipiemus ab eo : quoniam mandata ejus custodimus, et ea, quæ sunt placita coram eo, facimus.

3:22 And whatsoever we shall ask, we shall receive of him: because we keep his commandments and do those things which are pleasing in his sight.

3:23 Et hoc est mandatum ejus : ut credamus in nomine Filii ejus Jesu Christi : et diligamus alterutrum, sicut dedit mandatum nobis.

3:23 And this is his commandment: That we should believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ and love one another, as he hath given commandment unto us.

3:24 Et qui servat mandata ejus, in illo manet, et ipse in eo : et in hoc scimus quoniam manet in nobis, de Spiritu quem dedit nobis.

3:24 And he that keepeth his commandments abideth in him, and he in him. And in this we know that he abideth in us by the Spirit which he hath given us.

Chapter 4

4:1 Carissimi, nolite omni spiritui credere, sed probate spiritus si ex Deo sint : quoniam multi pseudoprophetæ exierunt in mundum.

4:1 Dearly beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits if they be of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

4:2 In hoc cognoscitur Spiritus Dei : omnis spiritus qui confitetur Jesum Christum in carne venisse, ex Deo est :

4:2 By this is the spirit of God known. Every spirit which confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:

4:3 et omnis spiritus qui solvit Jesum, ex Deo non est, et hic est antichristus, de quo audistis quoniam venit, et nunc jam in mundo est.

4:3 And every spirit that dissolveth Jesus is not of God. And this is Antichrist, of whom you have heard that he cometh: and he is now already in the world.

4:4 Vos ex Deo estis filioli, et vicistis eum, quoniam major est qui in vobis est, quam qui in mundo.

4:4 You are of God, little children, and have overcome him. Because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.

4:5 Ipsi de mundo sunt : ideo de mundo loquuntur, et mundus eos audit.

4:5 They are of the world. Therefore of the world they speak: and the world heareth them.

4:6 Nos ex Deo sumus. Qui novit Deum, audit nos ; qui non est ex Deo, non audit nos : in hoc cognoscimus Spiritum veritatis, et spiritum erroris.

4:6 We are of God. He that knoweth God heareth us. He that is not of God heareth us not. By this we know the spirit of truth and the spirit of error.

4:7 Carissimi, diligamus nos invicem : quia caritas ex Deo est. Et omnis qui diligit, ex Deo natus est, et cognoscit Deum.

4:7 Dearly beloved, let us love one another: for charity is of God. And every one that loveth is born of God and knoweth God.

4:8 Qui non diligit, non novit Deum : quoniam Deus caritas est.

4:8 He that loveth not knoweth not God: for God is charity.

4:9 In hoc apparuit caritas Dei in nobis, quoniam Filium suum unigenitum misit Deus in mundum, ut vivamus per eum.

4:9 By this hath the charity of God appeared towards us, because God hath sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we may live by him.

4:10 In hoc est caritas : non quasi nos dilexerimus Deum, sed quoniam ipse prior dilexit nos, et misit Filium suum propitiationem pro peccatis nostris.

4:10 In this is charity: not as though we had loved God, but because he hath first loved us, and sent his Son to be a propitiation for our sins.

4:11 Carissimi, si sic Deus dilexit nos : et nos debemus alterutrum diligere.

4:11 My dearest, if God hath so loved us, we also ought to love one another.

4:12 Deum nemo vidit umquam. Si diligamus invicem, Deus in nobis manet, et caritas ejus in nobis perfecta est.

4:12 No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God abideth in us: and his charity is perfected in us.

4:13 In hoc cognoscimus quoniam in eo manemus, et ipse in nobis : quoniam de Spiritu suo dedit nobis.

4:13 In this we know that we abide in him, and he in us: because he hath given us of his spirit.

4:14 Et nos vidimus, et testificamur quoniam Pater misit Filium suum Salvatorem mundi.

4:14 And we have seen and do testify that the Father hath sent his Son to be the Saviour of the world.

4:15 Quisquis confessus fuerit quoniam Jesus est Filius Dei, Deus in eo manet, et ipse in Deo.

4:15 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God abideth in him, and he in God.

4:16 Et nos cognovimus, et credidimus caritati, quam habet Deus in nobis. Deus caritas est : et qui manet in caritate, in Deo manet, et Deus in eo.

4:16 And we have known and have believed the charity which God hath to us. God is charity: and he that abideth in charity abideth in God, and God in him.

4:17 In hoc perfecta est caritas Dei nobiscum, ut fiduciam habeamus in die judicii : quia sicut ille est, et nos sumus in hoc mundo.

4:17 In this is the charity of God perfected with us, that we may have confidence in the day of judgment: because as he is, we also are in this world.

4:18 Timor non est in caritate : sed perfecta caritas foras mittit timorem, quoniam timor pœnam habet : qui autem timet, non est perfectus in caritate.

4:18 Fear is not in charity: but perfect charity casteth out fear, because fear hath sin. And he that feareth is not perfected in charity.

4:19 Nos ergo diligamus Deum, quoniam Deus prior dilexit nos.

4:19 Let us therefore love God: because God first hath loved us.

4:20 Si quis dixerit : Quoniam diligo Deum, et fratrem suum oderit, mendax est. Qui enim non diligit fratrem suum quem vidit, Deum, quem non vidit, quomodo potest diligere ?

4:20 If any man say: I love God, and hateth his brother; he is a liar. For he that loveth not his brother whom he seeth, how can he love God whom he seeth not?

4:21 Et hoc mandatum habemus a Deo : ut qui diligit Deum, diligat et fratrem suum.

4:21 And this commandment we have from God, that he who loveth God love also his brother.

Chapter 5

5:1 Omnis qui credit quoniam Jesus est Christus, ex Deo natus est. Et omnis qui diligit eum qui genuit, diligit et eum qui natus est ex eo.

5:1 Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ, is born of God. And every one that loveth him who begot, loveth him also who is born of him.

5:2 In hoc cognoscimus quoniam diligamus natos Dei, cum Deum diligamus, et mandata ejus faciamus.

5:2 In this we know that we love the children of God: when we love God and keep his commandments.

5:3 Hæc est enim caritas Dei, ut mandata ejus custodiamus : et mandata ejus gravia non sunt.

5:3 For this is the charity of God: That we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not heavy.

5:4 Quoniam omne quod natum est ex Deo, vincit mundum : et hæc est victoria, quæ vincit mundum, fides nostra.

5:4 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world. And this is the victory which overcameth the world: Our faith.

5:5 Quis est, qui vincit mundum, nisi qui credit quoniam Jesus est Filius Dei ?

5:5 Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?

5:6 Hic est, qui venit per aquam et sanguinem, Jesus Christus : non in aqua solum, sed in aqua et sanguine. Et Spiritus est, qui testificatur quoniam Christus est veritas.

5:6 This is he that came by water and blood, Jesus Christ: not by water only but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit which testifieth that Christ is the truth.

5:7 Quoniam tres sunt, qui testimonium dant in cælo : Pater, Verbum, et Spiritus Sanctus : et hi tres unum sunt.

5:7 And there are Three who give testimony in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost. And these three are one.

5:8 Et tres sunt, qui testimonium dant in terra : spiritus, et aqua, et sanguis : et hi tres unum sunt.

5:8 And there are three that give testimony on earth: the spirit and the water and the blood. And these three are one.

5:9 Si testimonium hominum accipimus, testimonium Dei majus est : quoniam hoc est testimonium Dei, quod majus est, quoniam testificatus est de Filio suo.

5:9 If we receive the testimony of men, the testimony of God is greater. For this is the testimony of God, which is greater, because he hath testified of his Son.

5:10 Qui credit in Filium Dei, habet testimonium Dei in se. Qui non credit Filio, mendacem facit eum : quia non credit in testimonium quod testificatus est Deus de Filio suo.

5:10 He that believeth in the Son of God hath the testimony of God in himself. He that believeth not the Son maketh him a liar: because he believeth not in the testimony which God hath testified of his Son.

5:11 Et hoc est testimonium, quoniam vitam æternam dedit nobis Deus : et hæc vita in Filio ejus est.

5:11 And this is the testimony that God hath given to us eternal life. And this life is in his Son.

5:12 Qui habet Filium, habet vitam : qui non habet Filium, vitam non habet.

5:12 He that hath the Son hath life. He that hath not the Son hath not life.

5:13 Hæc scribo vobis ut sciatis quoniam vitam habetis æternam, qui creditis in nomine Filii Dei.

5:13 These things I write to you that you may know that you have eternal life: you who believe in the name of the Son of God.

5:14 Et hæc est fiducia, quam habemus ad eum : quia quodcumque petierimus, secundum voluntatem ejus, audit nos.

5:14 And this is the confidence which we have towards him: That, whatsoever we shall ask according to his will, he heareth us.

5:15 Et scimus quia audit nos quidquid petierimus : scimus quoniam habemus petitiones quas postulamus ab eo.

5:15 And we know that he heareth us whatsoever we ask: we know that we have the petitions which we request of him.

5:16 Qui scit fratrem suum peccare peccatum non ad mortem, petat, et dabitur ei vita peccanti non ad mortem. Est peccatum ad mortem : non pro illo dico ut roget quis.

5:16 He that knoweth his brother to sin a sin which is not to death, let him ask: and life shall be given to him who sinneth not to death. There is a sin unto death. For that I say not that any man ask.

5:17 Omnis iniquitas, peccatum est : et est peccatum ad mortem.

5:17 All iniquity is sin. And there is a sin unto death.

5:18 Scimus quia omnis qui natus est ex Deo, non peccat : sed generatio Dei conservat eum, et malignus non tangit eum.

5:18 We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not: but the generation of God preserveth him and the wicked one toucheth him not.

5:19 Scimus quoniam ex Deo sumus : et mundus totus in maligno positus est.

5:19 We know that we are of God and the whole world is seated in wickedness.

5:20 Et scimus quoniam Filius Dei venit, et dedit nobis sensum ut cognoscamus verum Deum, et simus in vero Filio ejus. Hic est verus Deus, et vita æterna.

5:20 And we know that the Son of God is come. And he hath given us understanding that we may know the true God and may be in his true Son. This is the true God and life eternal.

5:21 Filioli, custodite vos a simulacris. Amen.

5:21 Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.

II John

Chapter 1

1:1 Senior Electæ dominæ, et natis ejus, quos ego diligo in veritate, et non ego solus, sed et omnes qui cognoverunt veritatem,

1:1 The Ancient to the lady Elect and her children, whom I love in the truth: and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth,

1:2 propter veritatem, quæ permanet in nobis, et nobiscum erit in æternum.

1:2 For the sake of the truth which dwelleth in us and shall be with us for ever.

1:3 Sit vobiscum gratia, misericordia, pax a Deo Patre, et a Christo Jesu Filio Patris in veritate, et caritate.

1:3 Grace be with you, mercy and peace from God the Father and from Christ Jesus the Son of the Father: in truth and charity.

1:4 Gavisus sum valde, quoniam inveni de filiis tuis ambulantes in veritate, sicut mandatum accepimus a Patre.

1:4 I was exceeding glad that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father.

1:5 Et nunc rogo te domina, non tamquam mandatum novum scribens tibi, sed quod habuimus ab initio, ut diligamus alterutrum.

1:5 And now I beseech thee, lady, not as writing a new commandment to thee, but that which we have had from the beginning, that we love one another.

1:6 Et hæc est caritas, ut ambulemus secundum mandata ejus. Hoc est enim mandatum, ut quemadmodum audistis ab initio, in eo ambuletis.

1:6 And this is charity: That we walk according to his commandments. For this is the commandment that, as you have heard from the beginning, you should walk in the same:

1:7 Quoniam multi seductores exierunt in mundum, qui non confitentur Jesum Christum venisse in carnem : hic est seductor, et antichristus.

1:7 For many seducers are gone out into the world who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a seducer and an antichrist.

1:8 Videte vosmetipsos, ne perdatis quæ operati estis : sed ut mercedem plenam accipiatis.

1:8 Look to yourselves, that you lose not the things which you have wrought: but that you may receive a full reward.

1:9 Omnis qui recedit, et non permanet in doctrina Christi, Deum non habet : qui permanet in doctrina, hic et Patrem et Filium habet.

1:9 Whosoever revolteth and continueth not in the doctrine of Christ hath not God. He that continueth in the doctrine, the same hath both the Father and the Son.

1:10 Si quis venit ad vos, et hanc doctrinam non affert, nolite recipere eum in domum, nec Ave ei dixeritis.

1:10 If any man come to you and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into the house nor say to him: God speed you.

1:11 Qui enim dicit illi Ave, communicat operibus ejus malignis.

1:11 For he that saith unto him: God speed you, communicateth with his wicked works.

1:12 Plura habens vobis scribere, nolui per cartam et atramentum : spero enim me futurum apud vos, et os ad os loqui : ut gaudium vestrum plenum sit.

1:12 Having more things to write unto you, I would not by paper and ink: for I hope that I shall be with you and speak face to face, that your joy may be full.

1:13 Salutant te filii sororis tuæ Electæ.

1:13 The children of thy sister Elect salute thee.

III John

Chapter 1

1:1 Senior Gajo carissimo, quem ego diligo in veritate.

1:1 The Ancient, to the dearly beloved Gaius, whom I love in truth.

1:2 Carissime, de omnibus orationem facio prospere te ingredi, et valere sicut prospere agit anima tua.

1:2 Dearly beloved, concerning all things I make it my prayer that thou mayest proceed prosperously and fare well, as thy soul doth prosperously.

1:3 Gavisus sum valde venientibus fratribus, et testimonium perhibentibus veritati tuæ, sicut tu in veritate ambulas.

1:3 I was exceedingly glad when the brethren came and gave testimony to the truth in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth.

1:4 Majorem horum non habeo gratiam, quam ut audiam filios meos in veritate ambulare.

1:4 I have no greater grace than this, to hear that my children walk in truth.

1:5 Carissime, fideliter facis quidquid operaris in fratres, et hoc in peregrinos,

1:5 Dearly beloved, thou dost faithfully whatever thou dost for the brethren: and that for strangers,

1:6 qui testimonium reddiderunt caritati tuæ in conspectu ecclesiæ : quos, benefaciens, deduces digne Deo.

1:6 Who have given testimony to thy charity in the sight of the church. Whom thou shalt do well to bring forward on their way in a manner worthy of God:

1:7 Pro nomine enim ejus profecti sunt, nihil accipientes a gentibus.

1:7 Because, for his name they went out, taking nothing of the Gentiles.

1:8 Nos ergo debemus suscipere hujusmodi, ut cooperatores simus veritatis.

1:8 We therefore ought to receive such: that we may be fellow helpers of the truth.

1:9 Scripsissem forsitan ecclesiæ : sed is qui amat primatum gerere in eis, Diotrephes, non recipit nos :

1:9 I had written perhaps to the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, doth not receive us.

1:10 propter hoc si venero, commonebo ejus opera, quæ facit, verbis malignis garriens in nos : et quasi non ei ista sufficiant, neque ipse suscipit fratres : et eos qui suscipiunt, prohibet, et de ecclesia ejicit.

1:10 For this cause, if I come, I will advertise his works which he doth; with malicious words prating against us. And as if these things were not enough for him, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and them that do receive them he forbiddeth, and casteth out of the church.

1:11 Carissime, noli imitari malum, sed quod bonum est. Qui benefacit, ex Deo est : qui malefacit, non vidit Deum.

1:11 Dearly beloved, follow not that which is evil: but that which is good. He that doth good is of God: he that doth evil hath not seen God.

1:12 Demetrio testimonium redditur ab omnibus, et ab ipsa veritate, sed et nos testimonium perhibemus : et nosti quoniam testimonium nostrum verum est.

1:12 To Demetrius, testimony is given by all, and by the truth itself: yea and we also give testimony. And thou knowest that our testimony is true.

1:13 Multa habui tibi scribere : sed nolui per atramentum et calamum scribere tibi.

1:13 I had many things to write unto thee: but I would not by ink and pen write to thee.

1:14 Spero autem protinus te videre, et os ad os loquemur. Pax tibi. Salutant te amici. Saluta amicos nominatim.

1:14 But I hope speedily to see thee: and we will speak mouth to mouth. Peace be to thee. Our friends salute thee. Salute the friends by name.

1:15

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Jude

Chapter 1

1:1 Judas Jesu Christi servus, frater autem Jacobi, his qui sunt in Deo Patre dilectis, et Christo Jesu conservatis, et vocatis.

1:1 Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ and brother of James: to them that are beloved in God the Father and preserved in Jesus Christ and called.

1:2 Misericordia vobis, et pax, et caritas adimpleatur.

1:2 Mercy unto you and peace: and charity be fulfilled.

1:3 Carissimi, omnem sollicitudinem faciens scribendi vobis de communi vestra salute, necesse habui scribere vobis : deprecans supercertari semel traditæ sanctis fidei.

1:3 Dearly beloved, taking all care to write unto you concerning your common salvation, I was under a necessity to write unto you: to beseech you to contend earnestly for the faith once delivered to the saints.

1:4 Subintroierunt enim quidam homines (qui olim præscripti sunt in hoc judicium) impii, Dei nostri gratiam transferentes in luxuriam, et solum Dominatorem, et Dominum nostrum Jesum Christum negantes.

1:4 For certain men are secretly entered in (who were written of long ago unto this judgment), ungodly men, turning the grace of our Lord God into riotousness and denying the only sovereign Ruler and our Lord Jesus Christ.

1:5 Commonere autem vos volo, scientes semel omnia, quoniam Jesus populum de terra Ægypti salvans, secundo eos, qui non crediderunt, perdidit :

1:5 I will therefore admonish you, though ye once knew all things, that Jesus, having saved the people out of the land of Egypt, did afterwards destroy them that believed not.

1:6 angelos vero, qui non servaverunt suum principatum, sed dereliquerunt suum domicilium, in judicium magni diei, vinculis æternis sub caligine reservavit.

1:6 And the angels who kept not their principality but forsook their own habitation, he hath reserved under darkness in everlasting chains, unto the judgment of the great day.

1:7 Sicut Sodoma, et Gomorrha, et finitimæ civitates simili modo exfornicatæ, et abeuntes post carnem alteram, factæ sunt exemplum, ignis æterni pœnam sustinentes.

1:7 As Sodom and Gomorrha and the neighbouring cities, in like manner, having given themselves to fornication and going after other flesh, were made an example, suffering the punishment of eternal fire.

1:8 Similiter et hi carnem quidem maculant, dominationem autem spernunt, majestatem autem blasphemant.

1:8 In like manner, these men also defile the flesh and despise dominion and blaspheme majesty.

1:9 Cum Michaël Archangelus cum diabolo disputans altercaretur de Moysi corpore, non est ausus judicium inferre blasphemiæ : sed dixit : Imperet tibi Dominus.

1:9 When Michael the archangel, disputing with the devil, contended about the body of Moses, he durst not bring against him the judgment of railing speech, but said: The Lord command thee.

1:10 Hi autem quæcumque quidem ignorant, blasphemant : quæcumque autem naturaliter, tamquam muta animalia, norunt, in his corrumpuntur.

1:10 But these men blaspheme whatever things they know not: and what things soever they naturally know, like dumb beasts, in these they are corrupted.

1:11 Væ illis, quia in via Cain abierunt, et errore Balaam mercede effusi sunt, et in contradictione Core perierunt !

1:11 Woe unto them! For they have gone in the way of Cain: and after the error of Balaam they have for reward poured out themselves and have perished in the contradiction of Core.

1:12 Hi sunt in epulis suis maculæ, convivantes sine timore, semetipsos pascentes, nubes sine aqua, quæ a ventis circumferentur, arbores autumnales, infructuosæ, bis mortuæ, eradicatæ,

1:12 These are spots in their banquets, feasting together without fear, feeding themselves: clouds without water, which are carried about by winds: trees of the autumn, unfruitful, twice dead, plucked up by the roots:

1:13 fluctus feri maris, despumantes suas confusiones, sidera errantia : quibus procella tenebrarum servata est in æternum.

1:13 Raging waves of the sea, foaming out their own confusion: wandering stars, to whom the storm of darkness is reserved for ever.

1:14 Prophetavit autem et de his septimus ab Adam Enoch, dicens : Ecce venit Dominus in sanctis millibus suis

1:14 Now of these Enoch also, the seventh from Adam, prophesied, saying: Behold, the Lord cometh with thousands of his saints:

1:15 facere judicium contra omnes, et arguere omnes impios de omnibus operibus impietatis eorum, quibus impie egerunt, et de omnibus duris, quæ locuti sunt contra Deum peccatores impii.

1:15 To execute judgment upon all and to reprove all the ungodly for all the works of their ungodliness, whereby they have done ungodly: and for all the hard things which ungodly sinners have spoken against God.

1:16 Hi sunt murmuratores querulosi, secundum desideria sua ambulantes, et os eorum loquitur superba, mirantes personas quæstus causa.

1:16 These are murmurers, full of complaints, walking according to their own desires: and their mouth speaketh proud things, admiring persons, for gain's sake.

1:17 Vos autem carissimi, memores estote verborum, quæ prædicta sunt ab apostolis Domini nostri Jesu Christi,

1:17 But you, my dearly beloved, be mindful of the words which have been spoken before by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ:

1:18 qui dicebant vobis, quoniam in novissimo tempore venient illusores, secundum desideria sua ambulantes in impietatibus.

1:18 Who told you that in the last time there should come mockers, walking according to their own desires in ungodlinesses.

1:19 Hi sunt, qui segregant semetipsos, animales, Spiritum non habentes.

1:19 These are they who separate themselves, sensual men, having not the Spirit.

1:20 Vos autem carissimi superædificantes vosmetipsos sanctissimæ vestræ fidei, in Spiritu Sancto orantes,

1:20 But you, my beloved, building yourselves upon your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,

1:21 vosmetipsos in dilectione Dei servate, exspectantes misericordiam Domini nostri Jesu Christi in vitam æternam.

1:21 Keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ, unto life everlasting.

1:22 Et hos quidem arguite judicatos :

1:22 And some indeed reprove, being judged:

1:23 illos vero salvate, de igne rapientes. Aliis autem miseremini in timore : odientes et eam, quæ carnalis est, maculatam tunicam.

1:23 But others save, pulling them out of the fire. And on others have mercy, in fear, hating also the spotted garment which is carnal.

1:24 Ei autem qui potens est vos conservare sine peccato et constituere ante conspectum gloriæ suæ immaculatos in exsultatione in adventu Domini nostri Jesu Christi,

1:24 Now to him who is able to preserve you without sin and to present you spotless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, in the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ:

1:25 soli Deo Salvatori nostro, per Jesum Christum Dominum nostrum, gloria et magnificentia, imperium et potestas ante omne sæculum, et nunc, et in omnia sæcula sæculorum. Amen.

1:25 To the only God our Saviour through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory and magnificence, empire and power, before all ages, and now, and for all ages of ages. Amen.

Revelation of John

Chapter 1

1:1 Apocalypsis Jesu Christi, quam dedit illi Deus palam facere servis suis, quæ oportet fieri cito : et significavit, mittens per angelum suum servo suo Joanni,

1:1 The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to make known to his servants the things which must shortly come to pass: and signified, sending by his angel to his servant John,

1:2 qui testimonium perhibuit verbo Dei, et testimonium Jesu Christi, quæcumque vidit.

1:2 Who hath given testimony to the word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ, what things soever he hath seen.

1:3 Beatus qui legit, et audit verba prophetiæ hujus, et servat ea, quæ in ea scripta sunt : tempus enim prope est.

1:3 Blessed is he that readeth and heareth the words of this prophecy: and keepeth those things which are written in it. For the time is at hand.

1:4 Joannes septem ecclesiis, quæ sunt in Asia. Gratia vobis, et pax ab eo, qui est, et qui erat, et qui venturus est : et a septem spiritibus qui in conspectu throni ejus sunt :

1:4 John to the seven churches which are in Asia. Grace be unto you and peace, from him that is and that was and that is to come: and from the seven spirits which are before his throne:

1:5 et a Jesu Christo, qui est testis fidelis, primogenitus mortuorum, et princeps regum terræ, qui dilexit nos, et lavit nos a peccatis nostris in sanguine suo,

1:5 And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the first begotten of the dead and the prince of the kings of the earth, who hath loved us and washed us from our sins in his own blood

1:6 et fecit nos regnum, et sacerdotes Deo et Patri suo : ipsi gloria et imperium in sæcula sæculorum. Amen.

1:6 And hath made us a kingdom, and priests to God and his Father. To him be glory and empire for ever and ever. Amen.

1:7 Ecce venit cum nubibus, et videbit eum omnis oculus, et qui eum pupugerunt. Et plangent se super eum omnes tribus terræ. Etiam : amen.

1:7 Behold, he cometh with the clouds, and every eye shall see him: and they also that pierced him. And all the tribes of the earth shall bewail themselves because of him. Even so. Amen.

1:8 Ego sum alpha et omega, principium et finis, dicit Dominus Deus : qui est, et qui erat, et qui venturus est, omnipotens.

1:8 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, saith the Lord God, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.

1:9 Ego Joannes frater vester, et particeps in tribulatione, et regno, et patientia in Christo Jesu : fui in insula, quæ appellatur Patmos, propter verbum Dei, et testimonium Jesu :

1:9 I, John, your brother and your partner in tribulation and in the kingdom and patience in Christ Jesus, was in the island which is called Patmos, for the word of God and for the testimony of Jesus.

1:10 fui in spiritu in Dominica die, et audivi post me vocem magnam tamquam tubæ,

1:10 I was in the spirit on the Lord's day and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet,

1:11 dicentis : Quod vides, scribe in libro : et mitte septem ecclesiis, quæ sunt in Asia, Epheso, et Smyrnæ, et Pergamo, et Thyatiræ, et Sardis, et Philadelphiæ, et Laodiciæ.

1:11 Saying: What thou seest, write in a book and send to the seven churches which are in Asia: to Ephesus and to Smyrna and to Pergamus and to Thyatira and to Sardis and to Philadelphia and to Laodicea.

1:12 Et conversus sum ut viderem vocem, quæ loquebatur mecum : et conversus vidi septem candelabra aurea :

1:12 And I turned to see the voice that spoke with me. And being turned, I saw seven golden candlesticks:

1:13 et in medio septem candelabrorum aureorum, similem Filio hominis vestitum podere, et præcinctum ad mamillas zona aurea :

1:13 And in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks, one like to the Son of man, clothed with a garment down to the feet, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle.

1:14 caput autem ejus, et capilli erant candidi tamquam lana alba, et tamquam nix, et oculi ejus tamquam flamma ignis :

1:14 And his head and his hairs were white as white wool and as snow. And his eyes were as a flame of fire:

1:15 et pedes ejus similes auricalco, sicut in camino ardenti, et vox illius tamquam vox aquarum multarum :

1:15 And his feet like unto fine brass, as in a burning furnace. And his voice as the sound of many waters.

1:16 et habebat in dextera sua stellas septem : et de ore ejus gladius utraque parte acutus exibat : et facies ejus sicut sol lucet in virtute sua.

1:16 And he had in his right hand seven stars. And from his mouth came out a sharp two-edged sword. And his face was as the sun shineth in his power.

1:17 Et cum vidissem eum, cecidi ad pedes ejus tamquam mortuus. Et posuit dexteram suam super me, dicens : Noli timere : ego sum primus, et novissimus,

1:17 And when I had seen him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying: Fear not. I am the First and the Last,

1:18 et vivus, et fui mortuus, et ecce sum vivens in sæcula sæculorum : et habeo claves mortis, et inferni.

1:18 And alive, and was dead. And behold I am living for ever and ever and have the keys of death and of hell.

1:19 Scribe ergo quæ vidisti, et quæ sunt, et quæ oportet fieri post hæc.

1:19 Write therefore the things which thou hast seen: and which are: and which must be done hereafter.

1:20 Sacramentum septem stellarum, quas vidisti in dextera mea, et septem candelabra aurea : septem stellæ, angeli sunt septem ecclesiarum : et candelabra septem, septem ecclesiæ sunt.

1:20 The mystery of the seven stars, which thou sawest in my right hand and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches. And the seven candlesticks are the seven churches.

Chapter 2

2:1 Angelo Ephesi ecclesiæ scribe : Hæc dicit, qui tenet septem stellas in dextera sua, qui ambulat in medio septem candelabrorum aureorum :

2:1 Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write: These things saith he who holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks:

2:2 Scio opera tua, et laborem, et patientiam tuam, et quia non potes sustinere malos : et tentasti eos, qui se dicunt apostolos esse, et non sunt : et invenisti eos mendaces :

2:2 I know thy works and thy labour and thy patience and how thou canst not bear them that are evil. And thou hast tried them who say they are apostles and are not: and hast found them liars:

2:3 et patientiam habes, et sustinuisti propter nomen meum, et non defecisti.

2:3 And thou hast patience and hast endured for my name and hast not fainted.

2:4 Sed habeo adversum te, quod caritatem tuam primam reliquisti.

2:4 But I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first charity.

2:5 Memor esto itaque unde excideris : et age pœnitentiam, et prima opera fac : sin autem, venio tibi, et movebo candelabrum tuum de loco suo, nisi pœnitentiam egeris.

2:5 Be mindful therefore from whence thou art fallen: and do penance and do the first works. Or else I come to thee and will move thy candlestick out of its place, except thou do penance.

2:6 Sed hoc habes, quia odisti facta Nicolaitarum, quæ et ego odi.

2:6 But this thou hast, that thou hatest the deeds of the Nicolaites, which I also hate.

2:7 Qui habet aurem, audiat quid Spiritus dicat ecclesiis : Vincenti dabo edere de ligno vitæ, quod est in paradiso Dei mei.

2:7 He that hath an ear let him hear what the Spirit saith to the churches: To him that overcometh I will give to eat of the tree of life which is in the paradise of my God.

2:8 Et angelo Smyrnæ ecclesiæ scribe : Hæc dicit primus, et novissimus, qui fuit mortuus, et vivit :

2:8 And to the angel of the church of Smyrna write: These things saith the First and the Last, who was dead and is alive:

2:9 Scio tribulationem tuam, et paupertatem tuam, sed dives es : et blasphemaris ab his, qui se dicunt Judæos esse, et non sunt, sed sunt synagoga Satanæ.

2:9 I know thy tribulation and thy poverty: but thou art rich. And thou art blasphemed by them that say they are Jews and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.

2:10 Nihil horum timeas quæ passurus es. Ecce missurus est diabolus aliquos ex vobis in carcerem ut tentemini : et habebitis tribulationem diebus decem. Esto fidelis usque ad mortem, et dabo tibi coronam vitæ.

2:10 Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer. Behold, the devil will cast some of you into prison, that you may be tried: and you shall have tribulation ten days. Be thou faithful unto death: and I will give thee the crown of life.

2:11 Qui habet aurem, audiat quid Spiritus dicat ecclesiis : Qui vicerit, non lædetur a morte secunda.

2:11 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith to the churches: He that shall overcome shall not be hurt by the second death.

2:12 Et angelo Pergami ecclesiæ scribe : Hæc dicit qui habet rhomphæam utraque parte acutam :

2:12 And to the angel of the church of Pergamus write: These things saith he that hath the sharp two-edged sword:

2:13 Scio ubi habitas, ubi sedes est Satanæ : et tenes nomen meum, et non negasti fidem meam. Et in diebus illis Antipas testis meus fidelis, qui occisus est apud vos ubi Satanas habitat.

2:13 I know where thou dwellest, where the seat of Satan is. And thou holdest fast my name and hast not denied my faith. Even in those days when Antipas was my faithful witness, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.

2:14 Sed habeo adversus te pauca : quia habes illic tenentes doctrinam Balaam, qui docebat Balac mittere scandalum coram filiis Israël, edere, et fornicari :

2:14 But I have against thee a few things: because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat and to commit fornication.

2:15 ita habes et tu tenentes doctrinam Nicolaitarum.

2:15 So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaites.

2:16 Similiter pœnitentiam age : si quominus veniam tibi cito, et pugnabo cum illis in gladio oris mei.

2:16 In like manner do penance. If not, I will come to thee quickly and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth.

2:17 Qui habet aurem, audiat quid Spiritus dicat ecclesiis : Vincenti dabo manna absconditum, et dabo illi calculum candidum : et in calculo nomen novum scriptum, quod nemo scit, nisi qui accipit.

2:17 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith to the churches: To him that overcometh I will give the hidden manna and will give him a white counter: and in the counter, a new name written, which no man knoweth but he that receiveth it.

2:18 Et angelo Thyatiræ ecclesiæ scribe : Hæc dicit Filius Dei, qui habet oculos tamquam flammam ignis, et pedes ejus similes auricalco :

2:18 And to the angel of the church of Thyatira write: These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like to a flame of fire and his feet like to fine brass.

2:19 Novi opera tua, et fidem, et caritatem tuam, et ministerium, et patientiam tuam, et opera tua novissima plura prioribus.

2:19 I know thy works and thy faith and thy charity and thy ministry and thy patience and thy last works, which are more than the former.

2:20 Sed habeo adversus te pauca : quia permittis mulierem Jezabel, quæ se dicit propheten, docere, et seducere servos meos, fornicari, et manducare de idolothytis.

2:20 But I have against thee a few things: because thou sufferest the woman Jezabel, who calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants, to commit fornication and to eat of things sacrificed to idols.

2:21 Et dedi illi tempus ut pœnitentiam ageret : et non vult pœnitere a fornicatione sua.

2:21 And I gave her a time that she might do penance: and she will not repent of her fornication.

2:22 Ecce mittam eam in lectum : et qui mœchantur cum ea, in tribulatione maxima erunt, nisi pœnitentiam ab operibus suis egerint.

2:22 Behold, I will cast her into a bed: and they that commit adultery with her shall be in very great tribulation, except they do penance from their deeds,

2:23 Et filios ejus interficiam in morte, et scient omnes ecclesiæ, quia ego sum scrutans renes, et corda : et dabo unicuique vestrum secundum opera sua. Vobis autem dico,

2:23 And I will kill her children with death: and all the churches shall know that I am he that searcheth the reins and hearts. And I will give to every one of you according to your works. But to you I say

2:24 et ceteris qui Thyatiræ estis : quicumque non habent doctrinam hanc, et qui non cognoverunt altitudines Satanæ, quemadmodum dicunt, non mittam super vos aliud pondus :

2:24 And to the rest who are at Thyatira: Whosoever have not this doctrine and who have not known the depths of Satan, as they say: I will not put upon you any other burthen.

2:25 tamen id quod habetis, tenete donec veniam.

2:25 Yet that which you have, hold fast till I come.

2:26 Et qui vicerit, et custodierit usque in finem opera mea, dabo illi potestatem super gentes,

2:26 And he that shall overcome and keep my works unto the end, I will give him power over the nations.

2:27 et reget eas in virga ferrea, et tamquam vas figuli confringentur,

2:27 And he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and as the vessel of a potter they shall be broken:

2:28 sicut et ego accepi a Patre meo : et dabo illi stellam matutinam.

2:28 As I also have received of my Father. And I will give him the morning star.

2:29 Qui habet aurem, audiat quid Spiritus dicat ecclesiis.

2:29 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith to the churches.

Chapter 3

3:1 Et angelo ecclesiæ Sardis scribe : Hæc dicit qui habet septem spiritus Dei, et septem stellas : Scio opera tua, quia nomen habes quod vivas, et mortuus es.

3:1 And to the angel of the church of Sardis write: These things saith he that hath the seven spirits of God and the seven stars: I know thy works, and that thou hast the name of being alive. And thou art dead.

3:2 Esto vigilans, et confirma cetera, quæ moritura erant. Non enim invenio opera tua plena coram Deo meo.

3:2 Be watchful and strengthen the things that remain, which are ready to die. For I find not thy works full before my God.

3:3 In mente ergo habe qualiter acceperis, et audieris, et serva, et pœnitentiam age. Si ergo non vigilaveris, veniam ad te tamquam fur et nescies qua hora veniam ad te.

3:3 Have in mind therefore in what manner thou hast received and heard: and observe and do penance: If then thou shalt not watch, I will come to thee as a thief: and thou shalt not know at what hour I will come to thee.

3:4 Sed habes pauca nomina in Sardis qui non inquinaverunt vestimenta sua : et ambulabunt mecum in albis, quia digni sunt.

3:4 But thou hast a few names in Sardis which have not defiled their garments: and they shall walk with me in white, because they are worthy.

3:5 Qui vicerit, sic vestietur vestimentis albis, et non delebo nomen ejus de libro vitæ, et confitebor nomen ejus coram Patre meo, et coram angelis ejus.

3:5 He that shall overcome shall thus be clothed in white garments: and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life. And I will confess his name before my Father and before his angels.

3:6 Qui habet aurem, audiat quid Spiritus dicat ecclesiis.

3:6 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith to the churches.

3:7 Et angelo Philadelphiæ ecclesiæ scribe : Hæc dicit Sanctus et Verus, qui habet clavem David : qui aperit, et nemo claudit : claudit, et nemo aperit :

3:7 And to the angel of the church of Philadelphia write: These things saith the Holy One and the true one, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth and no man shutteth, shutteth and no man openeth:

3:8 Scio opera tua. Ecce dedi coram te ostium apertum, quod nemo potest claudere : quia modicam habes virtutem, et servasti verbum meum, et non negasti nomen meum.

3:8 I know thy works. Behold, I have given before thee a door opened, which no man can shut: because thou hast a little strength and hast kept my word and hast not denied my name.

3:9 Ecce dabo de synagoga Satanæ, qui dicunt se Judæos esse, et non sunt, sed mentiuntur : ecce faciam illos ut veniant, et adorent ante pedes tuos : et scient quia ego dilexi te,

3:9 Behold, I will bring of the synagogue of Satan, who say they are Jews and are not, but do lie. Behold, I will make them to come and adore before thy feet. And they shall know that I have loved thee.

3:10 quoniam servasti verbum patientiæ meæ, et ego servabo te ab hora tentationis, quæ ventura est in orbem universum tentare habitantes in terra.

3:10 Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I will also keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon the whole world to try them that dwell upon the earth.

3:11 Ecce venio cito : tene quod habes, ut nemo accipiat coronam tuam.

3:11 Behold, I come quickly: hold fast that which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.

3:12 Qui vicerit, faciam illum columnam in templo Dei mei, et foras non egredietur amplius : et scribam super eum nomen Dei mei, et nomen civitatis Dei mei novæ Jerusalem, quæ descendit de cælo a Deo meo, et nomen meum novum.

3:12 He that shall overcome, I will make him a pillar in the temple of my God: and he shall go out no more. And I will write upon him the name of my God and the name of the city of my God, the new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God, and my new name.

3:13 Qui habet aurem, audiat quid Spiritus dicat ecclesiis.

3:13 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith to the churches.

3:14 Et angelo Laodiciæ ecclesiæ scribe : Hæc dicit : Amen, testis fidelis et verus, qui est principium creaturæ Dei.

3:14 And to the angel of the church of Laodicea write: These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, who is the beginning of the creation of God:

3:15 Scio opera tua : quia neque frigidus es, neque calidus : utinam frigidus esses, aut calidus :

3:15 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot. I would thou wert cold or hot.

3:16 sed quia tepidus es, et nec frigidus, nec calidus, incipiam te evomere ex ore meo :

3:16 But because thou art lukewarm and neither cold nor hot, I will begin to vomit thee out of my mouth.

3:17 quia dicis : Quod dives sum, et locupletatus, et nullius egeo : et nescis quia tu es miser, et miserabilis, et pauper, et cæcus, et nudus.

3:17 Because thou sayest: I am rich and made wealthy and have need of nothing: and knowest not that thou art wretched and miserable and poor and blind and naked.

3:18 Suadeo tibi emere a me aurum ignitum probatum, ut locuples fias, et vestimentis albis induaris, et non appareat confusio nuditatis tuæ, et collyrio inunge oculos tuos ut videas.

3:18 I counsel thee to buy of me gold, fire tried, that thou mayest be made rich and mayest be clothed in white garments: and that the shame of thy nakedness may not appear. And anoint thy eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.

3:19 Ego quos amo, arguo, et castigo. Æmulare ergo, et pœnitentiam age.

3:19 Such as I love, I rebuke and chastise. Be zealous therefore and do penance.

3:20 Ecce sto ad ostium, et pulso : si quis audierit vocem meam, et aperuerit mihi januam, intrabo ad illum, et cœnabo cum illo, et ipse mecum.

3:20 Behold, I stand at the gate and knock. If any man shall hear my voice and open to me the door, I will come in to him and will sup with him: and he with me.

3:21 Qui vicerit, dabo ei sedere mecum in throno meo : sicut et ego vici, et sedi cum Patre meo in throno ejus.

3:21 To him that shall overcome, I will give to sit with me in my throne: as I also have overcome and am set down with my Father in his throne.

3:22 Qui habet aurem, audiat quid Spiritus dicat ecclesiis.

3:22 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith to the churches.

Chapter 4

4:1 Post hæc vidi : et ecce ostium apertum in cælo, et vox prima, quam audivi tamquam tubæ loquentis mecum, dicens : Ascende huc, et ostendam tibi quæ oportet fieri post hæc.

4:1 After these things I looked, and behold a door was opened in heaven, and the first voice which I heard, as it were, of a trumpet speaking with me, said: Come up hither, and I will shew thee the things which must be done hereafter.

4:2 Et statim fui in spiritu : et ecce sedes posita erat in cælo, et supra sedem sedens.

4:2 And immediately I was in the spirit. And behold, there was a throne set in heaven, and upon the throne one sitting.

4:3 Et qui sedebat similis erat aspectui lapidis jaspidis, et sardinis : et iris erat in circuitu sedis similis visioni smaragdinæ.

4:3 And he that sat was to the sight like the jasper and the sardine stone. And there was a rainbow round about the throne, in sight like unto an emerald.

4:4 Et in circuitu sedis sedilia viginti quatuor : et super thronos viginti quatuor seniores sedentes, circumamicti vestimentis albis, et in capitibus eorum coronæ aureæ.

4:4 And round about the throne were four and twenty seats: and upon the seats, four and twenty ancients sitting, clothed in white garments. And on their heads were crowns of gold.

4:5 Et de throno procedebant fulgura, et voces, et tonitrua : et septem lampades ardentes ante thronum, qui sunt septem spiritus Dei.

4:5 And from the throne proceeded lightnings and voices and thunders. And there were seven lamps burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God.

4:6 Et in conspectu sedis tamquam mare vitreum simile crystallo : et in medio sedis, et in circuitu sedis quatuor animalia plena oculis ante et retro.

4:6 And in the sight of the throne was, as it were, a sea of glass like to crystal: and in the midst of the throne, and round about the throne, were four living creatures, full of eyes before and behind.

4:7 Et animal primum simile leoni, et secundum animal simile vitulo, et tertium animal habens faciem quasi hominis, et quartum animal simile aquilæ volanti.

4:7 And the first living creature was like a lion: and the second living creature like a calf: and the third living creature, having the face, as it were, of a man: and the fourth living creature was like an eagle flying.

4:8 Et quatuor animalia, singula eorum habebant alas senas : et in circuitu, et intus plena sunt oculis : et requiem non habebant die ac nocte, dicentia : Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus Dominus Deus omnipotens, qui erat, et qui est, et qui venturus est.

4:8 And the four living creatures had each of them six wings: and round about and within they are full of eyes. And they rested not day and night, saying: Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty, who was and who is and who is to come.

4:9 Et cum darent illa animalia gloriam, et honorem, et benedictionem sedenti super thronum, viventi in sæcula sæculorum,

4:9 And when those living creatures gave glory and honour and benediction to him that sitteth on the throne, who liveth for ever and ever:

4:10 procidebant viginti quatuor seniores ante sedentem in throno, et adorabant viventem in sæcula sæculorum, et mittebant coronas suas ante thronum, dicentes :

4:10 The four and twenty ancients fell down before him that sitteth on the throne and adored him that liveth for ever and ever and cast their crowns before the throne, saying:

4:11 Dignus es Domine Deus noster accipere gloriam, et honorem, et virtutem : quia tu creasti omnia, et propter voluntatem tuam erant, et creata sunt.

4:11 Thou art worthy, O Lord our God, to receive glory and honour and power. Because thou hast created all things: and for thy will they were and have been created.

Chapter 5

5:1 Et vidi in dextera sedentis supra thronum, librum scriptum intus et foris, signatum sigillis septem.

5:1 And I saw, in the right hand of him that sat on the throne, a book, written within and without, sealed with seven seals.

5:2 Et vidi angelum fortem, prædicantem voce magna : Quis est dignus aperire librum, et solvere signacula ejus ?

5:2 And I saw a strong angel, proclaiming with a loud voice: Who is worthy to open the book and to loose the seals thereof?

5:3 Et nemo poterat neque in cælo, neque in terra, neque subtus terram aperire librum, neque respicere illum.

5:3 And no man was able, neither in heaven nor on earth nor under the earth, to open the book, nor to look on it.

5:4 Et ego flebam multum, quoniam nemo dignus inventus est aperire librum, nec videre eum.

5:4 And I wept much, because no man was found worthy to open the book, nor to see it.

5:5 Et unus de senioribus dixit mihi : Ne fleveris : ecce vicit leo de tribu Juda, radix David, aperire librum, et solvere septem signacula ejus.

5:5 And one of the ancients said to me: Weep not: behold the lion of the tribe of Juda, the root of David, hath prevailed to open the book and to loose the seven seals thereof.

5:6 Et vidi : et ecce in medio throni et quatuor animalium, et in medio seniorum, Agnum stantem tamquam occisum, habentem cornua septem, et oculos septem : qui sunt septem spiritus Dei, missi in omnem terram.

5:6 And I saw: and behold in the midst of the throne and of the four living creatures and in the midst of the ancients, a Lamb standing, as it were slain, having seven horns and seven eyes: which are the seven Spirits of God, sent forth into all the earth.

5:7 Et venit : et accepit de dextera sedentis in throno librum.

5:7 And he came and took the book out of the right hand of him that sat on the throne.

5:8 Et cum aperuisset librum, quatuor animalia, et viginti quatuor seniores ceciderunt coram Agno, habentes singuli citharas, et phialas aureas plenas odoramentorum, quæ sunt orationes sanctorum :

5:8 And when he had opened the book, the four living creatures and the four and twenty ancients fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints.

5:9 et cantabant canticum novum, dicentes : Dignus es, Domine, accipere librum, et aperire signacula ejus : quoniam occisus es, et redemisti nos Deo in sanguine tuo ex omni tribu, et lingua, et populo, et natione :

5:9 And they sung a new canticle, saying: Thou art worthy, O Lord, to take the book and to open the seals thereof: because thou wast slain and hast redeemed us to God, in thy blood, out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation:

5:10 et fecisti nos Deo nostro regnum, et sacerdotes : et regnabimus super terram.

5:10 And hast made us to our God a kingdom and priests, and we shall reign on the earth.

5:11 Et vidi, et audivi vocem angelorum multorum in circuitu throni, et animalium, et seniorum : et erat numerus eorum millia millium,

5:11 And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the living creatures and the ancients (and the number of them was thousands of thousands),

5:12 dicentium voce magna : Dignus est Agnus, qui occisus est, accipere virtutem, et divinitatem, et sapientiam, et fortitudinem, et honorem, et gloriam, et benedictionem.

5:12 Saying with a loud voice: The Lamb that was slain is worthy to receive power and divinity and wisdom and strength and honour and glory and benediction.

5:13 Et omnem creaturam, quæ in cælo est, et super terram, et sub terra, et quæ sunt in mari, et quæ in eo : omnes audivi dicentes : Sedenti in throno, et Agno, benedictio et honor, et gloria, et potestas in sæcula sæculorum.

5:13 And every creature which is in heaven and on the earth and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, I heard all saying: To him that sitteth on the throne and to the Lamb, benediction and honour and glory and power, for ever and ever.

5:14 Et quatuor animalia dicebant : Amen. Et viginti quatuor seniores ceciderunt in facies suas : et adoraverunt viventem in sæcula sæculorum.

5:14 And the four living creatures said: Amen. And the four and twenty ancients fell down on their faces and adored him that liveth for ever and ever.

Chapter 6

6:1 Et vidi quod aperuisset Agnus unum de septem sigillis, et audivi unum de quatuor animalibus, dicens tamquam vocem tonitrui : Veni, et vide.

6:1 And I saw that the Lamb had opened one of the seven seals: and I heard one of the four living creatures, as it were the voice of thunder, saying: Come and see.

6:2 Et vidi : et ecce equus albus, et qui sedebat super illum, habebat arcum, et data est ei corona, et exivit vincens ut vinceret.

6:2 And I saw: and behold a white horse, and he that sat on him had a bow, and there was a crown given him, and he went forth conquering that he might conquer.

6:3 Et cum aperuisset sigillum secundum, audivi secundum animal, dicens : Veni, et vide.

6:3 And when he had opened the second seal, I heard the second living creature saying: Come and see.

6:4 Et exivit alius equus rufus : et qui sedebat super illum, datum est ei ut sumeret pacem de terra, et ut invicem se interficiant, et datus est ei gladius magnus.

6:4 And there went out another horse that was red. And to him that sat thereon, it was given that he should take peace from the earth: and that they should kill one another. And a great sword was given to him.

6:5 Et cum aperuisset sigillum tertium, audivi tertium animal, dicens : Veni, et vide. Et ecce equus niger : et qui sedebat super illum, habebat stateram in manu sua.

6:5 And when he had opened the third seal, I heard the third living creature saying: Come and see. And behold a black horse. And he that sat on him had a pair of scales in his hand.

6:6 Et audivi tamquam vocem in medio quatuor animalium dicentium : Bilibris tritici denario et tres bilibres hordei denario, et vinum, et oleum ne læseris.

6:6 And I heard, as it were a voice in the midst of the four living creatures, saying: Two pounds of wheat for a penny, and thrice two pounds of barley for a penny: and see thou hurt not the wine and the oil.

6:7 Et cum aperuisset sigillum quartum, audivi vocem quarti animalis dicentis : Veni, et vide.

6:7 And when he had opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth living creature saying: Come and see.

6:8 Et ecce equus pallidus : et qui sedebat super eum, nomen illi Mors, et infernus sequebatur eum, et data est illi potestas super quatuor partes terræ, interficere gladio, fame, et morte, et bestiis terræ.

6:8 And behold a pale horse: and he that sat upon him, his name was Death. And hell followed him. And power was given to him over the four parts of the earth, to kill with sword, with famine and with death and with the beasts of the earth.

6:9 Et cum aperuisset sigillum quintum, vidi subtus altare animas interfectorum propter verbum Dei, et propter testimonium, quod habebant :

6:9 And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God and for the testimony which they held.

6:10 et clamabant voce magna, dicentes : Usquequo Domine (sanctus et verus), non judicas, et non vindicas sanguinem nostrum de iis qui habitant in terra ?

6:10 And they cried with a loud voice, saying: How long, O Lord (Holy and True), dost thou not judge and revenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth?

6:11 Et datæ sunt illis singulæ stolæ albæ : et dictum est illis ut requiescerent adhuc tempus modicum donec compleantur conservi eorum, et fratres eorum, qui interficiendi sunt sicut et illi.

6:11 And white robes were given to every one of them one; And it was said to them that they should rest for a little time till their fellow servants and their brethren, who are to be slain even as they, should be filled up.

6:12 Et vidi cum aperuisset sigillum sextum : et ecce terræmotus magnus factus est, et sol factus est niger tamquam saccus cilicinus : et luna tota facta est sicut sanguis :

6:12 And I saw, when he had opened the sixth seal: and behold there was a great earthquake. And the sun became black as sackcloth of hair: and the whole moon became as blood.

6:13 et stellæ de cælo ceciderunt super terram, sicut ficus emittit grossos suos cum a vento magno movetur :

6:13 And the stars from heaven fell upon the earth, as the fig tree casteth its green figs when it is shaken by a great wind.

6:14 et cælum recessit sicut liber involutus : et omnis mons, et insulæ de locis suis motæ sunt :

6:14 And the heaven departed as a book folded up. And every mountain, and the islands, were moved out of their places.

6:15 et reges terræ, et principes, et tribuni, et divites, et fortes, et omnis servus, et liber absconderunt se in speluncis, et in petris montium :

6:15 And the kings of the earth and the princes and tribunes and the rich and the strong and every bondman and every freeman hid themselves in the dens and in the rocks of mountains:

6:16 et dicunt montibus, et petris : Cadite super nos, et abscondite nos a facie sedentis super thronum, et ab ira Agni :

6:16 And they say to the mountains and the rocks: Fall upon us and hide us from the face of him that sitteth upon the throne and from the wrath of the Lamb.

6:17 quoniam venit dies magnus iræ ipsorum : et quis poterit stare ?

6:17 For the great day of their wrath is come. And who shall be able to stand?

Chapter 7

7:1 Post hæc vidi quatuor angelos stantes super quatuor angulos terræ, tenentes quatuor ventos terræ, ne flarent super terram, neque super mare, neque in ullam arborem.

7:1 After these things, I saw four angels standing on the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that they should not blow upon the earth nor upon the sea nor on any tree.

7:2 Et vidi alterum angelum ascendentem ab ortu solis, habentem signum Dei vivi : et clamavit voce magna quatuor angelis, quibus datum est nocere terræ et mari,

7:2 And I saw another angel ascending from the rising of the sun, having the sign of the living God. And he cried with a loud voice to the four angels to whom it was given to hurt the earth and the sea,

7:3 dicens : Nolite nocere terræ, et mari, neque arboribus, quoadusque signemus servos Dei nostri in frontibus eorum.

7:3 Saying: Hurt not the earth nor the sea nor the trees, till we sign the servants of our God in their foreheads.

7:4 Et audivi numerum signatorum, centum quadraginta quatuor millia signati, ex omni tribu filiorum Israël.

7:4 And I heard the number of them that were signed. An hundred forty-four thousand were signed, of every tribe of the children of Israel.

7:5 Ex tribu Juda duodecim millia signati : ex tribu Ruben duodecim millia signati : ex tribu Gad duodecim millia signati :

7:5 Of the tribe of Juda, twelve thousand signed: Of the tribe of Ruben, twelve thousand signed: Of the tribe of Gad, twelve thousand signed:

7:6 ex tribu Aser duodecim millia signati : ex tribu Nephthali duodecim millia signati : ex tribu Manasse duodecim millia signati :

7:6 Of the tribe of Aser, twelve thousand signed: Of the tribe of Nephthali, twelve thousand signed: Of the tribe of Manasses, twelve thousand signed:

7:7 ex tribu Simeon duodecim millia signati : ex tribu Levi duodecim millia signati : ex tribu Issachar duodecim millia signati :

7:7 Of the tribe of Simeon, twelve thousand signed: Of the tribe of Levi, twelve thousand signed: Of the tribe of Issachar, twelve thousand signed:

7:8 ex tribu Zabulon duodecim millia signati : ex tribu Joseph duodecim millia signati : ex tribu Benjamin duodecim millia signati.

7:8 Of the tribe of Zabulon, twelve thousand signed: Of the tribe of Joseph, twelve thousand signed: Of the tribe of Benjamin, twelve thousand signed.

7:9 Post hæc vidi turbam magnam, quam dinumerare nemo poterat, ex omnibus gentibus, et tribubus, et populis, et linguis : stantes ante thronum, et in conspectu Agni, amicti stolis albis, et palmæ in manibus eorum :

7:9 After this, I saw a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations and tribes and peoples and tongues, standing before the throne and in sight of the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands.

7:10 et clamabant voce magna, dicentes : Salus Deo nostro, qui sedet super thronum, et Agno.

7:10 And they cried with a loud voice, saying: Salvation to our God, who sitteth upon the throne and to the Lamb.

7:11 Et omnes angeli stabant in circuitu throni, et seniorum, et quatuor animalium : et ceciderunt in conspectu throni in facies suas, et adoraverunt Deum,

7:11 And all the angels stood round about the throne and the ancients and the four living creatures. And they fell down before the throne upon their faces and adored God,

7:12 dicentes : Amen. Benedictio, et claritas, et sapientia, et gratiarum actio, honor, et virtus, et fortitudo Deo nostro in sæcula sæculorum. Amen.

7:12 Saying: Amen. Benediction and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving, honour and power and strength, to our God, for ever and ever. Amen.

7:13 Et respondit unus de senioribus et dixit mihi : Hi, qui amicti sunt stolis albis, qui sunt ? et unde venerunt ?

7:13 And one of the ancients answered and said to me: These that are clothed in white robes, who are they? And whence came they?

7:14 Et dixi illi : Domine mi, tu scis. Et dixit mihi : Hi sunt, qui venerunt de tribulatione magna, et laverunt stolas suas, et dealbaverunt eas in sanguine Agni.

7:14 And I said to him: My Lord, thou knowest. And he said to me: These are they who are come out of great tribulation and have washed their robes and have made them white in the blood of the Lamb.

7:15 Ideo sunt ante thronum Dei, et serviunt ei die ac nocte in templo ejus : et qui sedet in throno, habitabit super illos :

7:15 Therefore, they are before the throne of God: and they serve him day and night in his temple. And he that sitteth on the throne shall dwell over them.

7:16 non esurient, neque sitient amplius, nec cadet super illos sol, neque ullus æstus :

7:16 They shall no more hunger nor thirst: neither shall the sun fall on them, nor any heat.

7:17 quoniam Agnus, qui in medio throni est, reget illos et deducet eos ad vitæ fontes aquarum, et absterget Deus omnem lacrimam ab oculis eorum.

7:17 For the Lamb, which is in the midst of the throne, shall rule them and shall lead them to the fountains of the waters of life: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.

Chapter 8

8:1 Et cum aperuisset sigillum septimum, factum est silentium in cælo, quasi media hora.

8:1 And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven, as it were for half an hour.

8:2 Et vidi septem angelos stantes in conspectu Dei : et datæ sunt illis septem tubæ.

8:2 And I saw seven angels standing in the presence of God: and there were given to them seven trumpets.

8:3 Et alius angelus venit, et stetit ante altare habens thuribulum aureum : et data sunt illi incensa multa, ut daret de orationibus sanctorum omnium super altare aureum, quod est ante thronum Dei.

8:3 And another angel came and stood before the altar, having a golden censer: and there was given to him much incense, that he should offer of the prayers of all saints, upon the golden altar which is before the throne of God.

8:4 Et ascendit fumus incensorum de orationibus sanctorum de manu angeli coram Deo.

8:4 And the smoke of the incense of the prayers of the saints ascended up before God from the hand of the angel.

8:5 Et accepit angelus thuribulum, et implevit illud de igne altaris, et misit in terram : et facta sunt tonitrua, et voces, et fulgura, et terræmotus magnus.

8:5 And the angel took the censer and filled it with the fire of the altar and cast it on the earth: and there were thunders and voices and lightnings and a great earthquake.

8:6 Et septem angeli, qui habebant septem tubas, præparaverunt se ut tuba canerent.

8:6 And the seven angels who had the seven trumpets prepared themselves to sound the trumpet.

8:7 Et primus angelus tuba cecinit, et facta est grando, et ignis, mista in sanguine, et missum est in terram, et tertia pars terræ combusta est, et tertia pars arborum concremata est, et omne fœnum viride combustum est.

8:7 And the first angel sounded the trumpet: and there followed hail and fire, mingled with blood: and it was cast on the earth. And the third part of the earth was burnt up: and the third part of the trees was burnt up: and all green grass was burnt up.

8:8 Et secundus angelus tuba cecinit : et tamquam mons magnus igne ardens missus est in mare, et facta est tertia pars maris sanguis,

8:8 And the second angel sounded the trumpet: and, as it were, a great mountain, burning with fire, was cast into the sea. And the third part of the sea became blood.

8:9 et mortua est tertia pars creaturæ eorum, quæ habebant animas in mari, et tertia pars navium interiit.

8:9 And the third part of those creatures died which had life in the sea: and the third part of the ships was destroyed.

8:10 Et tertius angelus tuba cecinit : et cecidit de cælo stella magna, ardens tamquam facula, et cecidit in tertiam partem fluminum, et in fontes aquarum :

8:10 And the third angel sounded the trumpet: and a great star fell from heaven, burning as it were a torch. And it fell on the third part of the rivers and upon the fountains of waters:

8:11 et nomen stellæ dicitur Absinthium, et facta est tertia pars aquarum in absinthium ; et multi hominum mortui sunt de aquis, quia amaræ factæ sunt.

8:11 And the name of the star is called Wormwood. And the third part of the waters became wormwood. And many men died of the waters, because they were made bitter.

8:12 Et quartus angelus tuba cecinit : et percussa est tertia pars solis, et tertia pars lunæ, et tertia pars stellarum, ita ut obscuraretur tertia pars eorum, et diei non luceret pars tertia, et noctis similiter.

8:12 And the fourth angel sounded the trumpet: and the third part of the sun was smitten, and the third part of the moon, and the third part of the stars, so that the third part of them was darkened. And the day did not shine for a third part of it: and the night in like manner.

8:13 Et vidi, et audivi vocem unius aquilæ volantis per medium cæli dicentis voce magna : Væ, væ, væ habitantibus in terra de ceteris vocibus trium angelorum, qui erant tuba canituri.

8:13 And I beheld: and heard the voice of one eagle flying through the midst of heaven, saying with a loud voice: Woe, Woe, Woe to the inhabitants of the earth, by reason of the rest of the voices of the three angels, who are yet to sound the trumpet!

Chapter 9

9:1 Et quintus angelus tuba cecinit : et vidi stellam de cælo cecidisse in terram, et data est ei clavis putei abyssi.

9:1 And the fifth angel sounded the trumpet: and I saw a star fall from heaven upon the earth. And there was given to him the key of the bottomless pit.

9:2 Et aperuit puteum abyssi : et ascendit fumus putei, sicut fumus fornacis magnæ : et obscuratus est sol, et aër de fumo putei :

9:2 And he opened the bottomless pit: and the smoke of the pit arose, as the smoke of a great furnace. And the sun and the air were darkened with the smoke of the pit.

9:3 et de fumo putei exierunt locustæ in terram, et data est illis potestas, sicut habent potestatem scorpiones terræ :

9:3 And from the smoke of the pit there came out locusts upon the earth. And power was given to them, as the scorpions of the earth have power.

9:4 et præceptum est illis ne læderent fœnum terræ, neque omne viride, neque omnem arborem : nisi tantum homines, qui non habent signum Dei in frontibus suis :

9:4 And it was commanded them that they should not hurt the grass of the earth nor any green thing nor any tree: but only the men who have not the sign of God on their foreheads.

9:5 et datum est illis ne occiderent eos : sed ut cruciarent mensibus quinque : et cruciatus eorum, ut cruciatus scorpii cum percutit hominem.

9:5 And it was given unto them that they should not kill them: but that they should torment them five months. And their torment was as the torment of a scorpion when he striketh a man.

9:6 Et in diebus illis quærent homines mortem, et non invenient eam : et desiderabunt mori, et fugiet mors ab eis.

9:6 And in those days, men shall seek death and shall not find it. And they shall desire to die: and death shall fly from them.

9:7 Et similitudines locustarum, similes equis paratis in prælium : et super capita earum tamquam coronæ similes auro : et facies earum tamquam facies hominum.

9:7 And the shapes of the locusts were like unto horses prepared unto battle. And on their heads were, as it were, crowns like gold: and their faces were as the faces of men.

9:8 Et habebant capillos sicut capillos mulierum. Et dentes earum, sicut dentes leonum erant :

9:8 And they had hair as the hair of women: and their teeth were as lions.

9:9 et habebant loricas sicut loricas ferreas, et vox alarum earum sicut vox curruum equorum multorum currentium in bellum :

9:9 And they had breastplates as breastplates of iron: and the noise of their wings was as the noise of chariots and many horses running to battle.

9:10 et habebant caudas similes scorpionum, et aculei erant in caudis earum : et potestas earum nocere hominibus mensibus quinque :

9:10 And they had tails like to scorpions: and there were stings in their tails. And their power was to hurt men, five months. And they had over them

9:11 et habebant super se regem angelum abyssi cui nomen hebraice Abaddon, græce autem Apollyon, latine habens nomen Exterminans.

9:11 A king, the angel of the bottomless pit (whose name in Hebrew is Abaddon and in Greek Apollyon, in Latin Exterminans).

9:12 Væ unum abiit, et ecce veniunt adhuc duo væ post hæc.

9:12 One woe is past: and behold there come yet two woes more hereafter.

9:13 Et sextus angelus tuba cecinit : et audivi vocem unam ex quatuor cornibus altaris aurei, quod est ante oculos Dei,

9:13 And the sixth angel sounded the trumpet: and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before the eyes of God,

9:14 dicentem sexto angelo, qui habebat tubam : Solve quatuor angelos, qui alligati sunt in flumine magno Euphrate.

9:14 Saying to the sixth angel who had the trumpet: Loose the four angels who are bound in the great river Euphrates.

9:15 Et soluti sunt quatuor angeli, qui parati erant in horam, et diem, et mensem, et annum, ut occiderent tertiam partem hominum.

9:15 And the four angels were loosed, who were prepared for an hour, and a day, and a month, and a year: for to kill the third part of men.

9:16 Et numerus equestris exercitus vicies millies dena millia. Et audivi numerum eorum.

9:16 And the number of the army of horsemen was twenty thousand times ten thousand. And I heard the number of them.

9:17 Et ita vidi equos in visione : et qui sedebant super eos, habebant loricas igneas, et hyacinthinas, et sulphureas, et capita equorum erant tamquam capita leonum : et de ore eorum procedit ignis, et fumus, et sulphur.

9:17 And thus I saw the horses in the vision. And they that sat on them had breastplates of fire and of hyacinth and of brimstone. And the heads of the horses were as the heads of lions: and from their mouths proceeded fire and smoke and brimstone.

9:18 Et ab his tribus plagis occisa est tertia pars hominum de igne, et de fumo, et sulphure, quæ procedebant de ore ipsorum.

9:18 And by these three plagues was slain the third part of men, by the fire and by the smoke and by the brimstone which issued out of their mouths.

9:19 Potestas enim equorum in ore eorum est, et in caudis eorum, nam caudæ eorum similes serpentibus, habentes capita : et in his nocent.

9:19 For the power of the horses is in their mouths and in their tails. For, their tails are like to serpents and have heads: and with them they hurt.

9:20 Et ceteri homines, qui non sunt occisi in his plagis, neque pœnitentiam egerunt de operibus manuum suarum, ut non adorarent dæmonia, et simulacra aurea, et argentea, et ærea, et lapidea, et lignea, quæ neque videre possunt, neque audire, neque ambulare,

9:20 And the rest of the men, who were not slain by these plagues, did not do penance from the works of their hands, that they should not adore devils and idols of gold and silver and brass and stone and wood, which neither can see nor hear nor walk:

9:21 et non egerunt pœnitentiam ab homicidiis suis, neque a veneficiis suis, neque a fornicatione sua, neque a furtis suis.

9:21 Neither did they penance from their murders nor from their sorceries nor from their fornication nor from their thefts.

Chapter 10

10:1 Et vidi alium angelum fortem descendentem de cælo amictum nube, et iris in capite ejus, et facies ejus erat ut sol, et pedes ejus tamquam columnæ ignis :

10:1 And I saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with a cloud. And a rainbow was on his head: and his face, as the sun, and his feet as pillars of fire.

10:2 et habebat in manu sua libellum apertum : et posuit pedem suum dextrum super mare, sinistrum autem super terram :

10:2 And he had in his hand a little book, open. And he set his right foot upon the sea, and his left foot upon the earth.

10:3 et clamavit voce magna, quemadmodum cum leo rugit. Et cum clamasset, locuta sunt septem tonitrua voces suas.

10:3 And he cried with a loud voice as when a lion roareth. And when he had cried, seven thunders uttered their voices.

10:4 Et cum locuta fuissent septem tonitrua voces suas, ego scripturus eram : et audivi vocem de cælo dicentem mihi : Signa quæ locuta sunt septem tonitrua : et noli ea scribere.

10:4 And when the seven thunders had uttered their voices, I was about to write. And I heard a voice from heaven saying to me: Seal up the things which the seven thunders have spoken. And write them not.

10:5 Et angelus, quem vidi stantem super mare et super terram, levavit manum suam ad cælum :

10:5 And the angel whom I saw standing upon the sea and upon the earth lifted up his hand to heaven.

10:6 et juravit per viventem in sæcula sæculorum, qui creavit cælum, et ea quæ in eo sunt : et terram, et ea quæ in ea sunt : et mare, et ea quæ in eo sunt : Quia tempus non erit amplius :

10:6 And he swore by him that liveth for ever and ever, who created heaven and the things which are therein, and the earth and the things which are in it, and the sea and the things which are therein: That time shall be no longer.

10:7 sed in diebus vocis septimi angeli, cum cœperit tuba canere, consummabitur mysterium Dei sicut evangelizavit per servos suos prophetas.

10:7 But in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he shall begin to sound the trumpet, the mystery of God shall be finished, as he hath declared by his servants the prophets.

10:8 Et audivi vocem de cælo iterum loquentem mecum, et dicentem : Vade, et accipe librum apertum de manu angeli stantis super mare, et super terram.

10:8 And I heard a voice from heaven, again speaking to me and saying: Go and take the book that is open, from the hand of the angel who standeth upon the sea and upon the earth.

10:9 Et abii ad angelum, dicens ei, ut daret mihi librum. Et dixit mihi : Accipe librum, et devora illum : et faciet amaricari ventrem tuum, sed in ore tuo erit dulce tamquam mel.

10:9 And I went to the angel, saying unto him that he should give me the book. And he said to me: Take the book and eat it up. And it shall make thy belly bitter: but in thy mouth it shall be sweet as honey.

10:10 Et accepi librum de manu angeli, et devoravi illum : et erat in ore meo tamquam mel dulce, et cum devorassem eum, amaricatus est venter meus :

10:10 And I took the book from the hand of the angel and ate it up: and it was in my mouth, sweet as honey. And when I had eaten it, my belly was bitter.

10:11 et dixit mihi : Oportet te iterum prophetare gentibus, et populis, et linguis, et regibus multis.

10:11 And he said to me: Thou must prophesy again to many nations and peoples and tongues and kings.

Chapter 11

11:1 Et datus est mihi calamus similis virgæ, et dictum est mihi : Surge, et metire templum Dei, et altare, et adorantes in eo :

11:1 And there was given me a reed, like unto a rod. And it was said to me: Arise, and measure the temple of God and the altar and them that adore therein.

11:2 atrium autem, quod est foris templum, ejice foras, et ne metiaris illud : quoniam datum est gentibus, et civitatem sanctam calcabunt mensibus quadraginta duobus :

11:2 But the court which is without the temple, cast out and measure it not: because it is given unto the Gentiles. And the holy city they shall tread under foot, two and forty months:

11:3 et dabo duobus testibus meis, et prophetabunt diebus mille ducentis sexaginta, amicti saccis.

11:3 And I will give unto my two witnesses: and they shall prophesy, a thousand two hundred sixty days, clothed in sackcloth.

11:4 Hi sunt duæ olivæ et duo candelabra in conspectu Domini terræ stantes.

11:4 These are the two olive trees and the two candlesticks that stand before the Lord of the earth.

11:5 Et si quis voluerit eos nocere, ignis exiet de ore eorum, et devorabit inimicos eorum : et si quis voluerit eos lædere, sic oportet eum occidi.

11:5 And if any man will hurt them, fire shall come out of their mouths and shall devour their enemies. And if any man will hurt them, in this manner must he be slain.

11:6 Hi habent potestatem claudendi cælum, ne pluat diebus prophetiæ ipsorum : et potestatem habent super aquas convertendi eas in sanguinem, et percutere terram omni plaga quotiescumque voluerint.

11:6 These have power to shut heaven, that it rain not in the days of their prophecy: And they have power over waters, to turn them into blood and to strike the earth with all plagues, as often as they will.

11:7 Et cum finierint testimonium suum, bestia, quæ ascendit de abysso, faciet adversum eos bellum, et vincet illos, et occidet eos.

11:7 And when they shall have finished their testimony, the beast that ascendeth out of the abyss shall make war against them and shall overcome them and kill them.

11:8 Et corpora eorum jacebunt in plateis civitatis magnæ, quæ vocatur spiritualiter Sodoma, et Ægyptus, ubi et Dominus eorum crucifixus est.

11:8 And their bodies shall lie in the streets of the great city which is called spiritually, Sodom and Egypt: where their Lord also was crucified.

11:9 Et videbunt de tribubus, et populis, et linguis, et gentibus corpora eorum per tres dies et dimidium : et corpora eorum non sinent poni in monumentis :

11:9 And they of the tribes and peoples and tongues and nations shall see their bodies for three days and a half: and they shall not suffer their bodies to be laid in sepulchres.

11:10 et inhabitantes terram gaudebunt super illos, et jucundabuntur : et munera mittent invicem, quoniam hi duo prophetæ cruciaverunt eos, qui habitabant super terram.

11:10 And they that dwell upon the earth shall rejoice over them and make merry: and shall send gifts one to another, because these two prophets tormented them that dwelt upon the earth.

11:11 Et post dies tres et dimidium, spiritus vitæ a Deo intravit in eos. Et steterunt super pedes suos, et timor magnus cecidit super eos qui viderunt eos.

11:11 And after three days and a half, the spirit of life from God entered into them. And they stood upon their feet: and great fear fell upon them that saw them.

11:12 Et audierunt vocem magnam de cælo, dicentem eis : Ascendite huc. Et ascenderunt in cælum in nube : et viderunt illos inimici eorum.

11:12 And they heard a great voice from heaven, saying to them: Come up hither. And they went up to heaven in a cloud: and their enemies saw them.

11:13 Et in illa hora factus est terræmotus magnus, et decima pars civitatis cecidit : et occisa sunt in terræmotu nomina hominum septem millia : et reliqui in timorem sunt missi, et dederunt gloriam Deo cæli.

11:13 And at that hour there was made a great earthquake: and the tenth part of the city fell. And there were slain in the earthquake, names of men, seven thousand: and the rest were cast into a fear and gave glory to the God of heaven.

11:14 Væ secundum abiit : et ecce væ tertium veniet cito.

11:14 The second woe is past: and behold the third woe will come quickly.

11:15 Et septimus angelus tuba cecinit : et factæ sunt voces magnæ in cælo dicentes : Factum est regnum hujus mundi, Domini nostri et Christi ejus, et regnabit in sæcula sæculorum. Amen.

11:15 And the seventh angel sounded the trumpet: and there were great voices in heaven, saying: The kingdom of this world is become our Lord's and his Christ's, and he shall reign for ever and ever. Amen.

11:16 Et viginti quatuor seniores, qui in conspectu Dei sedent in sedibus suis, ceciderunt in facies suas, et adoraverunt Deum, dicentes :

11:16 And the four and twenty ancients who sit on their seats in the sight of God, fell on their faces and adored God, saying:

11:17 Gratias agimus tibi, Domine Deus omnipotens, qui es, et qui eras, et qui venturus es : quia accepisti virtutem tuam magnam, et regnasti.

11:17 We give thee thanks, O Lord God Almighty, who art and who wast and who art to come: because thou hast taken to thee thy great power, and thou hast reigned.

11:18 Et iratæ sunt gentes, et advenit ira tua et tempus mortuorum judicari, et reddere mercedem servis tuis prophetis, et sanctis, et timentibus nomen tuum pusillis et magnis, et exterminandi eos qui corruperunt terram.

11:18 And the nations were angry: and thy wrath is come. And the time of the dead, that they should be judged and that thou shouldest render reward to thy servants the prophets and the saints, and to them that fear thy name, little and great: and shouldest destroy them who have corrupted the earth.

11:19 Et apertum est templum Dei in cælo : et visa est arca testamenti ejus in templo ejus, et facta sunt fulgura, et voces, et terræmotus, et grando magna.

11:19 And the temple of God was opened in heaven: and the ark of his testament was seen in his temple. And there were lightnings and voices and an earthquake and great hail.

Chapter 12

12:1 Et signum magnum apparuit in cælo : mulier amicta sole, et luna sub pedibus ejus, et in capite ejus corona stellarum duodecim :

12:1 And a great sign appeared in heaven: A woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars.

12:2 et in utero habens, clamabat parturiens, et cruciabatur ut pariat.

12:2 And being with child, she cried travailing in birth: and was in pain to be delivered.

12:3 Et visum est aliud signum in cælo : et ecce draco magnus rufus habens capita septem, et cornua decem : et in capitibus ejus diademata septem,

12:3 And there was seen another sign in heaven. And behold a great red dragon, having seven heads and ten horns and on his heads seven diadems.

12:4 et cauda ejus trahebat tertiam partem stellarum cæli, et misit eas in terram : et draco stetit ante mulierem, quæ erat paritura, ut cum peperisset, filium ejus devoraret.

12:4 And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven and cast them to the earth. And the dragon stood before the woman who was ready to be delivered: that, when she should be delivered, he might devour her son.

12:5 Et peperit filium masculum, qui recturus erat omnes gentes in virga ferrea : et raptus est filius ejus ad Deum, et ad thronum ejus,

12:5 And she brought forth a man child, who was to rule all nations with an iron rod. And her son was taken up to God and to his throne.

12:6 et mulier fugit in solitudinem ubi habebat locum paratum a Deo, ut ibi pascant eam diebus mille ducentis sexaginta.

12:6 And the woman fled into the wilderness, where she had a place prepared by God, that there they should feed her, a thousand two hundred sixty days.

12:7 Et factum est prælium magnum in cælo : Michaël et angeli ejus præliabantur cum dracone, et draco pugnabat, et angeli ejus :

12:7 And there was a great battle in heaven: Michael and his angels fought with the dragon, and the dragon fought, and his angels.

12:8 et non valuerunt, neque locus inventus est eorum amplius in cælo.

12:8 And they prevailed not: neither was their place found any more in heaven.

12:9 Et projectus est draco ille magnus, serpens antiquus, qui vocatur diabolus, et Satanas, qui seducit universum orbem : et projectus est in terram, et angeli ejus cum illo missi sunt.

12:9 And that great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, who is called the devil and Satan, who seduceth the whole world. And he was cast unto the earth: and his angels were thrown down with him.

12:10 Et audivi vocem magnam in cælo dicentem : Nunc facta est salus, et virtus, et regnum Dei nostri, et potestas Christi ejus : quia projectus est accusator fratrum nostrorum, qui accusabat illos ante conspectum Dei nostri die ac nocte.

12:10 And I heard a loud voice in heaven, saying: Now is come salvation and strength and the kingdom of our God and the power of his Christ: because the accuser of our brethren is cast forth, who accused them before our God day and night.

12:11 Et ipsi vicerunt eum propter sanguinem Agni, et propter verbum testimonii sui, et non dilexerunt animas suas usque ad mortem.

12:11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of the testimony: and they loved not their lives unto death.

12:12 Propterea lætamini cæli, et qui habitatis in eis. Væ terræ, et mari, quia descendit diabolus ad vos habens iram magnam, sciens quod modicum tempus habet.

12:12 Therefore, rejoice, O heavens, and you that dwell therein. Woe to the earth and to the sea, because the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, knowing that he hath but a short time.

12:13 Et postquam vidit draco quod projectus esset in terram, persecutus est mulierem, quæ peperit masculum :

12:13 And when the dragon saw that he was cast unto the earth, he persecuted the woman who brought forth the man child.

12:14 et datæ sunt mulieri alæ duæ aquilæ magnæ ut volaret in desertum in locum suum, ubi alitur per tempus et tempora, et dimidium temporis a facie serpentis.

12:14 And there were given to the woman two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into the desert, unto her place, where she is nourished for a time and times, and half a time, from the face of the serpent.

12:15 Et misit serpens ex ore suo post mulierem, aquam tamquam flumen, ut eam faceret trahi a flumine.

12:15 And the serpent cast out of his mouth, after the woman, water, as it were a river: that he might cause her to be carried away by the river.

12:16 Et adjuvit terra mulierem, et aperuit terra os suum, et absorbuit flumen, quod misit draco de ore suo.

12:16 And the earth helped the woman: and the earth opened her mouth and swallowed up the river which the dragon cast out of his mouth.

12:17 Et iratus est draco in mulierem : et abiit facere prælium cum reliquis de semine ejus, qui custodiunt mandata Dei, et habent testimonium Jesu Christi.

12:17 And the dragon was angry against the woman: and went to make war with the rest of her seed, who keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.

12:18 Et stetit supra arenam maris.

12:18 And he stood upon the sand of the sea.

Chapter 13

13:1 Et vidi de mari bestiam ascendentem habentem capita septem, et cornua decem, et super cornua ejus decem diademata, et super capita ejus nomina blasphemiæ.

13:1 And I saw a beast coming up out the sea, having seven heads and ten horns: and upon his horns, ten diadems: and upon his heads, names of blasphemy.

13:2 Et bestia, quam vidi, similis erat pardo, et pedes ejus sicut pedes ursi, et os ejus sicut os leonis. Et dedit illi draco virtutem suam, et potestatem magnam.

13:2 And the beast which I saw was like to a leopard: and his feet were as the feet of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion. And the dragon gave him his own strength and great power.

13:3 Et vidi unum de capitibus suis quasi occisum in mortem : et plaga mortis ejus curata est. Et admirata est universa terra post bestiam.

13:3 And I saw one of his heads as it were slain to death: and his death's wound was healed. And all the earth was in admiration after the beast.

13:4 Et adoraverunt draconem, qui dedit potestatem bestiæ : et adoraverunt bestiam, dicentes : Quis similis bestiæ ? et quis poterit pugnare cum ea ?

13:4 And they adored the dragon which gave power to the beast. And they adored the beast, saying: Who is like to the beast? And who shall be able to fight with him?

13:5 Et datum est ei os loquens magna et blasphemias : et data est ei potestas facere menses quadraginta duos.

13:5 And there was given to him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies: and power was given to him to do, two and forty months.

13:6 Et aperuit os suum in blasphemias ad Deum, blasphemare nomen ejus, et tabernaculum ejus, et eos qui in cælo habitant.

13:6 And he opened his mouth unto blasphemies against God, to blaspheme his name and his tabernacle and them that dwell in heaven.

13:7 Et est datum illi bellum facere cum sanctis, et vincere eos. Et data est illi potestas in omnem tribum, et populum, et linguam, et gentem,

13:7 And it was given unto him to make war with the saints and to overcome them. And power was given him over every tribe and people and tongue and nation.

13:8 et adoraverunt eam omnes, qui inhabitant terram : quorum non sunt scripta nomina in libro vitæ Agni, qui occisus est ab origine mundi.

13:8 And all that dwell upon the earth adored him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb which was slain from the beginning of the world.

13:9 Si quis habet aurem, audiat.

13:9 If any man have an ear, let him hear.

13:10 Qui in captivitatem duxerit, in captivitatem vadet : qui in gladio occiderit, oportet eum gladio occidi. Hic est patientia, et fides sanctorum.

13:10 He that shall lead into captivity shall go into captivity: he that shall kill by the sword must be killed by the sword. Here is the patience and the faith of the saints.

13:11 Et vidi aliam bestiam ascendentem de terra, et habebat cornua duo similia Agni, et loquebatur sicut draco.

13:11 And I saw another beast coming up out of the earth: and he had two horns, like a lamb: and he spoke as a dragon.

13:12 Et potestatem prioris bestiæ omnem faciebat in conspectu ejus : et fecit terram, et habitantes in ea, adorare bestiam primam, cujus curata est plaga mortis.

13:12 And he executed all the power of the former beast in his sight. And he caused the earth and them that dwell therein to adore the first beast, whose wound to death was healed.

13:13 Et fecit signa magna, ut etiam ignem faceret de cælo descendere in terram in conspectu hominum.

13:13 And he did great signs, so that he made also fire to come down from heaven unto the earth, in the sight of men.

13:14 Et seduxit habitantes in terra propter signa, quæ data sunt illi facere in conspectu bestiæ, dicens habitantibus in terra, ut faciant imaginem bestiæ, quæ habet plagam gladii, et vixit.

13:14 And he seduced them that dwell on the earth, for the signs which were given him to do in the sight of the beast: saying to them that dwell on the earth that they should make the image of the beast which had the wound by the sword and lived.

13:15 Et datum est illi ut daret spiritum imagini bestiæ, et ut loquatur imago bestiæ : et faciat ut quicumque non adoraverint imaginem bestiæ, occidantur.

13:15 And it was given him to give life to the image of the beast: and that the image of the beast should speak: and should cause that whosoever will not adore the image of the beast should be slain.

13:16 Et faciet omnes pusillos, et magnos, et divites, et pauperes, et liberos, et servos habere caracterem in dextera manu sua, aut in frontibus suis :

13:16 And he shall make all, both little and great, rich and poor, freemen and bondmen, to have a character in their right hand or on their foreheads:

13:17 et nequis possit emere, aut vendere, nisi qui habet caracterem, aut nomen bestiæ, aut numerum nominis ejus.

13:17 And that no man might buy or sell, but he that hath the character, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.

13:18 Hic sapientia est. Qui habet intellectum, computet numerum bestiæ. Numerus enim hominis est : et numerus ejus sexcenti sexaginta sex.

13:18 Here is wisdom. He that hath understanding, let him count the number of the beast. For it is the number of a man: and the number of him is six hundred sixty-six.

Chapter 14

14:1 Et vidi : et ecce Agnus stabat supra montem Sion, et cum eo centum quadraginta quatuor millia, habentes nomen ejus, et nomen Patris ejus scriptum in frontibus suis.

14:1 And I beheld: and lo a Lamb stood upon mount Sion, and with him an hundred forty-four thousand, having his name and the name of his Father written on their foreheads.

14:2 Et audivi vocem de cælo, tamquam vocem aquarum multarum, et tamquam vocem tonitrui magni : et vocem, quam audivi, sicut citharœdorum citharizantium in citharis suis.

14:2 And I heard a voice from heaven, as the noise of many waters and as the voice of great thunder. And the voice which I heard was as the voice of harpers, harping on their harps.

14:3 Et cantabant quasi canticum novum ante sedem, et ante quatuor animalia, et seniores : et nemo poterat dicere canticum, nisi illa centum quadraginta quatuor millia, qui empti sunt de terra.

14:3 And they sung as it were a new canticle, before the throne and before the four living creatures and the ancients: and no man could say the canticle, but those hundred forty-four thousand who were purchased from the earth.

14:4 Hi sunt, qui cum mulieribus non sunt coinquinati : virgines enim sunt. Hi sequuntur Agnum quocumque ierit. Hi empti sunt ex hominibus primitiæ Deo, et Agno :

14:4 These are they who were not defiled with women: for they are virgins. These follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were purchased from among men, the firstfruits to God and to the Lamb.

14:5 et in ore eorum non est inventum mendacium : sine macula enim sunt ante thronum Dei.

14:5 And in their mouth there was found no lie: for they are without spot before the throne of God.

14:6 Et vidi alterum angelum volantem per medium cæli, habentem Evangelium æternum, ut evangelizaret sedentibus super terram, et super omnem gentem, et tribum, et linguam, et populum :

14:6 And I saw another angel flying through the midst of heaven, having the eternal gospel, to preach unto them that sit upon the earth and over every nation and tribe and tongue and people:

14:7 dicens magna voce : Timete Dominum, et date illi honorem, quia venit hora judicii ejus : et adorate eum, qui fecit cælum, et terram, mare, et fontes aquarum.

14:7 Saying with a loud voice: Fear the Lord and give him honour, because the hour of his judgment is come. And adore ye him that made heaven and earth, the sea and the fountains of waters.

14:8 Et alius angelus secutus est dicens : Cecidit, cecidit Babylon illa magna : quæ a vino iræ fornicationis suæ potavit omnes gentes.

14:8 And another angel followed, saying: That great Babylon is fallen, is fallen; which made all nations to drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication.

14:9 Et tertius angelus secutus est illos, dicens voce magna : Si quis adoraverit bestiam, et imaginem ejus, et acceperit caracterem in fronte sua, aut in manu sua :

14:9 And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice: If any man shall adore the beast and his image and receive his character in his forehead or in his hand,

14:10 et hic bibet de vino iræ Dei, quod mistum est mero in calice iræ ipsius, et cruciabitur igne, et sulphure in conspectu angelorum sanctorum, et ante conspectum Agni :

14:10 He also shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is mingled with pure wine in the cup of his wrath: and shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the sight of the holy angels and in the sight of the Lamb.

14:11 et fumus tormentorum eorum ascendet in sæcula sæculorum : nec habent requiem die ac nocte, qui adoraverunt bestiam, et imaginem ejus, et si quis acceperit caracterem nominis ejus.

14:11 And the smoke of their torments, shall ascend up for ever and ever: neither have they rest day nor night, who have adored the beast and his image and whoever receiveth the character of his name.

14:12 Hic patientia sanctorum est, qui custodiunt mandata Dei, et fidem Jesu.

14:12 Here is the patience of the saints, who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus.

14:13 Et audivi vocem de cælo, dicentem mihi : Scribe : Beati mortui qui in Domino moriuntur. Amodo jam dicit Spiritus, ut requiescant a laboribus suis : opera enim illorum sequuntur illos.

14:13 And I heard a voice from heaven, saying to me: Write: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. From henceforth now, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours. For their works follow them.

14:14 Et vidi : et ecce nubem candidam, et super nubem sedentem similem Filio hominis, habentem in capite suo coronam auream, et in manu sua falcem acutam.

14:14 And I saw: and behold a white cloud and upon the cloud one sitting like to the Son of man, having on his head a crown of gold and in his hand a sharp sickle.

14:15 Et alius angelus exivit de templo, clamans voce magna ad sedentem super nubem : Mitte falcem tuam, et mete, quia venit hora ut metatur, quoniam aruit messis terræ.

14:15 And another angel came out from the temple, crying with a loud voice to him that sat upon the cloud: Thrust in thy sickle and reap, because the hour is come to reap. For the harvest of the earth is ripe.

14:16 Et misit qui sedebat super nubem, falcem suam in terram, et demessa est terra.

14:16 And he that sat on the cloud thrust his sickle into the earth: and the earth was reaped.

14:17 Et alius angelus exivit de templo, quod est in cælo, habens et ipse falcem acutam.

14:17 And another angel came out of the temple which is in heaven, he also having a sharp sickle.

14:18 Et alius angelus exivit de altari, qui habebat potestatem supra ignem : et clamavit voce magna ad eum qui habebat falcem acutam, dicens : Mitte falcem tuam acutam, et vindemia botros vineæ terræ : quoniam maturæ sunt uvæ ejus.

14:18 And another angel came out from the altar, who had power over fire. And he cried with a loud voice to him that had the sharp sickle, saying: Thrust in thy sharp sickle and gather the clusters of the vineyard of the earth, because the grapes thereof are ripe.

14:19 Et misit angelus falcem suam acutam in terram, et vindemiavit vineam terræ, et misit in lacum iræ Dei magnum :

14:19 And the angel thrust in his sharp sickle into the earth and gathered the vineyard of the earth and cast it into the great press of the wrath of God:

14:20 et calcatus est lacus extra civitatem, et exivit sanguis de lacu usque ad frenos equorum per stadia mille sexcenta.

14:20 And the press was trodden without the city, and blood came out of the press, up to the horses' bridles, for a thousand and six hundred furlongs.

Chapter 15

15:1 Et vidi aliud signum in cælo magnum et mirabile, angelos septem, habentes plagas septem novissimas : quoniam in illis consummata est ira Dei.

15:1 And I saw another sign in heaven, great and wonderful: seven angels having the seven last plagues. For in them is filled up the wrath of God.

15:2 Et vidi tamquam mare vitreum mistum igne, et eos, qui vicerunt bestiam, et imaginem ejus, et numerum nominis ejus, stantes super mare vitreum, habentes citharas Dei :

15:2 And I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire: and them that had overcome the beast and his image and the number of his name, standing on the sea of glass, having the harps of God:

15:3 et cantantes canticum Moysi servi Dei, et canticum Agni, dicentes : Magna et mirabilia sunt opera tua, Domine Deus omnipotens : justæ et veræ sunt viæ tuæ, Rex sæculorum.

15:3 And singing the canticle of Moses, the servant of God, and the canticle of the Lamb, saying: Great and wonderful are thy works, O Lord God Almighty. Just and true are thy ways, O King of ages.

15:4 Quis non timebit te, Domine, et magnificabit nomen tuum ? quia solus pius es : quoniam omnes gentes venient, et adorabunt in conspectu tuo, quoniam judicia tua manifesta sunt.

15:4 Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and magnify thy name? For thou only art holy. For all nations shall come and shall adore in thy sight, because thy judgments are manifest.

15:5 Et post hæc vidi : et ecce apertum est templum tabernaculi testimonii in cælo,

15:5 And after these things, I looked: and behold, the temple of the tabernacle of the testimony in heaven was opened.

15:6 et exierunt septem angeli habentes septem plagas de templo, vestiti lino mundo et candido, et præcincti circa pectora zonis aureis.

15:6 And the seven angels came out of the temple, having the seven plagues, clothed with clean and white linen and girt about the breasts with golden girdles.

15:7 Et unum de quatuor animalibus dedit septem angelis septem phialas aureas, plenas iracundiæ Dei viventis in sæcula sæculorum.

15:7 And one of the four living creatures gave to the seven angels seven golden vials, full of the wrath of God, who liveth for ever and ever.

15:8 Et impletum est templum fumo a majestate Dei, et de virtute ejus : et nemo poterat introire in templum, donec consummarentur septem plagæ septem angelorum.

15:8 And the temple was filled with smoke from the majesty of God and from his power. And no man was able to enter into the temple, till the seven plagues of the seven angels were fulfilled.

Chapter 16

16:1 Et audivi vocem magnam de templo, dicentem septem angelis : Ite, et effundite septem phialas iræ Dei in terram.

16:1 And I heard a great voice out of the temple, saying to the seven angels: Go and pour out the seven vials of the wrath of God upon the earth.

16:2 Et abiit primus, et effudit phialam suam in terram, et factum est vulnus sævum et pessimum in homines, qui habebant caracterem bestiæ, et in eos qui adoraverunt imaginem ejus.

16:2 And the first went and poured out his vial upon the earth. And there fell a sore and grievous wound upon men who had the character of the beast: and upon them that adored the image thereof.

16:3 Et secundus angelus effudit phialam suam in mare, et factus est sanguis tamquam mortui : et omnis anima vivens mortua est in mari.

16:3 And the second angel poured out his vial upon the sea. And there came blood as it were of a dead man: and every living soul died in the sea.

16:4 Et tertius effudit phialam suam super flumina, et super fontes aquarum, et factus est sanguis.

16:4 And the third poured out his vial upon the rivers and the fountains of waters. And there was made blood.

16:5 Et audivi angelum aquarum dicentem : Justus es, Domine, qui es, et qui eras sanctus, qui hæc judicasti :

16:5 And I heard the angel of the waters saying: Thou art just, O Lord, who art and who wast, the Holy One, because thou hast judged these things.

16:6 quia sanguinem sanctorum et prophetarum effuderunt, et sanguinem eis dedisti bibere : digni enim sunt.

16:6 For they have shed the blood of saints and prophets: and thou hast given them blood to drink. For they are worthy.

16:7 Et audivi alterum ab altari dicentem : Etiam Domine Deus omnipotens, vera et justa judicia tua.

16:7 And I heard another, from the altar, saying: Yea, O Lord God Almighty, true and just are thy judgments.

16:8 Et quartus angelus effudit phialam suam in solem, et datum est illi æstu affligere homines, et igni :

16:8 And the fourth angel poured out his vial upon the sun. And it was given unto him to afflict men with heat and fire.

16:9 et æstuaverunt homines æstu magno, et blasphemaverunt nomen Dei habentis potestatem super has plagas, neque egerunt pœnitentiam ut darent illi gloriam.

16:9 And men were scorched with great heat: and they blasphemed the name of God, who hath power over these plagues. Neither did they penance to give him glory.

16:10 Et quintus angelus effudit phialam suam super sedem bestiæ : et factum est regnum ejus tenebrosum, et commanducaverunt linguas suas præ dolore :

16:10 And the fifth angel poured out his vial upon the seat of the beast. And his kingdom became dark: and they gnawed their tongues for pain.

16:11 et blasphemaverunt Deum cæli præ doloribus, et vulneribus suis, et non egerunt pœnitentiam ex operibus suis.

16:11 And they blasphemed the God of heaven, because of their pains and wounds: and did not penance for their works.

16:12 Et sextus angelus effudit phialam suam in flumen illud magnum Euphraten : et siccavit aquam ejus, ut præpararetur via regibus ab ortu solis.

16:12 And the sixth angel poured out his vial upon that great river Euphrates and dried up the water thereof, that a way might be prepared for the kings from the rising of the sun.

16:13 Et vidi de ore draconis, et de ore bestiæ, et de ore pseudoprophetæ spiritus tres immundos in modum ranarum.

16:13 And I saw from the mouth of the dragon and from the mouth of the beast and from the mouth of the false prophet, three unclean spirits like frogs.

16:14 Sunt enim spiritus dæmoniorum facientes signa, et procedunt ad reges totius terræ congregare illos in prælium ad diem magnum omnipotentis Dei.

16:14 For they are the spirits of devils, working signs: and they go forth unto the kings of the whole earth, to gather them to battle against the great day of the Almighty God.

16:15 Ecce venio sicut fur. Beatus qui vigilat, et custodit vestimenta sua, ne nudus ambulet, et videant turpitudinem ejus.

16:15 Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed is he that watcheth and keepeth his garments, lest he walk naked, and they see his shame.

16:16 Et congregabit illos in locum qui vocatur hebraice Armagedon.

16:16 And he shall gather them together into a place which in Hebrew is called Armagedon.

16:17 Et septimus angelus effudit phialam suam in aërem, et exivit vox magna de templo a throno, dicens : Factum est.

16:17 And the seventh angel poured out his vial upon the air. And there came a great voice out of the temple from the throne, saying: It is done.

16:18 Et facta sunt fulgura, et voces, et tonitrua, et terræmotus factus est magnus, qualis numquam fuit ex quo homines fuerunt super terram : talis terræmotus, sic magnus.

16:18 And there were lightnings and voices and thunders: and there was a great earthquake, such an one as never had been since men were upon the earth, such an earthquake, so great.

16:19 Et facta est civitas magna in tres partes : et civitates gentium ceciderunt. Et Babylon magna venit in memoriam ante Deum, dare illi calicem vini indignationis iræ ejus.

16:19 And the great city was divided into three parts: and the cities of the Gentiles fell. And great Babylon came in remembrance before God, to give her the cup of the wine of the indignation of his wrath.

16:20 Et omnis insula fugit, et montes non sunt inventi.

16:20 And every island fled away: and the mountains were not found.

16:21 Et grando magna sicut talentum descendit de cælo in homines : et blasphemaverunt Deum homines propter plagam grandinis : quoniam magna facta est vehementer.

16:21 And great hail, like a talent, came down from heaven upon men: and men blasphemed God, for the plague of the hail: because it was exceeding great.

Chapter 17

17:1 Et venit unus de septem angelis, qui habebant septem phialas, et locutus est mecum, dicens : Veni, ostendam tibi damnationem meretricis magnæ, quæ sedet super aquas multas,

17:1 And there came one of the seven angels who had the seven vials and spoke with me, saying: Come, I will shew thee the condemnation of the great harlot, who sitteth upon many waters:

17:2 cum qua fornicati sunt reges terræ, et inebriati sunt qui inhabitant terram de vino prostitutionis ejus.

17:2 With whom the kings of the earth have committed fornication. And they who inhabit the earth have been made drunk with the wine of her whoredom.

17:3 Et abstulit me in spiritu in desertum. Et vidi mulierem sedentem super bestiam coccineam, plenam nominibus blasphemiæ, habentem capita septem, et cornua decem.

17:3 And he took me away in spirit into the desert. And I saw a woman sitting upon a scarlet coloured beast, full of names of blasphemy, having seven heads and ten horns.

17:4 Et mulier erat circumdata purpura, et coccino, et inaurata auro, et lapide pretioso, et margaritis, habens poculum aureum in manu sua, plenum abominatione, et immunditia fornicationis ejus.

17:4 And the woman was clothed round about with purple and scarlet, and gilt with gold and precious stones and pearls, having a golden cup in her hand, full of the abomination and filthiness of her fornication.

17:5 Et in fronte ejus nomen scriptum : Mysterium : Babylon magna, mater fornicationum, et abominationum terræ.

17:5 And on her forehead a name was written: A mystery: Babylon the great, the mother of the fornications and the abominations of the earth.

17:6 Et vidi mulierem ebriam de sanguine sanctorum, et de sanguine martyrum Jesu. Et miratus sum cum vidissem illam admiratione magna.

17:6 And I saw the woman drunk with the blood of the saints and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus. And I wondered, when I had seen her, with great admiration.

17:7 Et dixit mihi angelus : Quare miraris ? ego dicam tibi sacramentum mulieris, et bestiæ, quæ portat eam, quæ habet capita septem, et cornua decem.

17:7 And the angel said to me: Why dost thou wonder? I will tell thee the mystery of the woman and of the beast which carrieth her, which hath the seven heads and ten horns.

17:8 Bestia, quam vidisti, fuit, et non est, et ascensura est de abysso, et in interitum ibit : et mirabuntur inhabitantes terram (quorum non sunt scripta nomina in libro vitæ a constitutione mundi) videntes bestiam, quæ erat, et non est.

17:8 The beast which thou sawest, was, and is not, and shall come up out of the bottomless pit and go into destruction. And the inhabitants on the earth (whose names are not written in the book of life from the foundation of the world) shall wonder, seeing the beast that was and is not.

17:9 Et hic est sensus, qui habet sapientiam. Septem capita, septem montes sunt, super quos mulier sedet, et reges septem sunt.

17:9 And here is the understanding that hath wisdom. The seven heads are seven mountains, upon which the woman sitteth: and they are seven kings.

17:10 Quinque ceciderunt, unus est, et alius nondum venit : et cum venerit, oportet illum breve tempus manere.

17:10 Five are fallen, one is, and the other is not yet come: and when he is come, he must remain a short time.

17:11 Et bestia, quæ erat, et non est : et ipsa octava est : et de septem est, et in interitum vadit.

17:11 And the beast which was and is not: the same also is the eighth, and is of the seven, and goeth into destruction.

17:12 Et decem cornua, quæ vidisti, decem reges sunt : qui regnum nondum acceperunt, sed potestatem tamquam reges una hora accipient post bestiam.

17:12 And the ten horns which thou sawest are ten kings, who have not yet received a kingdom: but shall receive power as kings, one hour after the beast.

17:13 Hi unum consilium habent, et virtutem, et potestatem suam bestiæ tradent.

17:13 These have one design: and their strength and power they shall deliver to the beast.

17:14 Hi cum Agno pugnabunt, et Agnus vincet illos : quoniam Dominus dominorum est, et Rex regum, et qui cum illo sunt, vocati, electi, et fideles.

17:14 These shall fight with the Lamb. And the Lamb shall overcome them because he is Lord of lords and King of kings: and they that are with him are called and elect and faithful.

17:15 Et dixit mihi : Aquæ, quas vidisti ubi meretrix sedet, populi sunt, et gentes, et linguæ.

17:15 And he said to me: The waters which thou sawest, where the harlot sitteth, are peoples and nations and tongues.

17:16 Et decem cornua, quæ vidisti in bestia : hi odient fornicariam, et desolatam facient illam, et nudam, et carnes ejus manducabunt, et ipsam igni concremabunt.

17:16 And the ten horns which thou sawest in the beast: These shall hate the harlot and shall make her desolate and naked and shall eat her flesh and shall burn her with fire.

17:17 Deus enim dedit in corda eorum ut faciant quod placitum est illi : ut dent regnum suum bestiæ donec consummentur verba Dei.

17:17 For God hath given into their hearts to do that which pleaseth him: that they give their kingdom to the beast, till the words of God be fulfilled.

17:18 Et mulier, quam vidisti, est civitas magna, quæ habet regnum super reges terræ.

17:18 And the woman which thou sawest is the great city which hath kingdom over the kings of the earth.

Chapter 18

18:1 Et post hæc vidi alium angelum descendentem de cælo, habentem potestatem magnam : et terra illuminata est a gloria ejus.

18:1 And after these things, I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power: and the earth was enlightened with his glory.

18:2 Et exclamavit in fortitudine, dicens : Cecidit, cecidit Babylon magna : et facta est habitatio dæmoniorum, et custodia omnis spiritus immundi, et custodia omnis volucris immundæ, et odibilis :

18:2 And he cried out with a strong voice, saying: Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen: and is become the habitation of devils and the hold of every unclean spirit and the hold of every unclean and hateful bird:

18:3 quia de vino iræ fornicationis ejus biberunt omnes gentes : et reges terræ cum illa fornicati sunt : et mercatores terræ de virtute deliciarum ejus divites facti sunt.

18:3 Because all nations have drunk of the wine of the wrath of her fornication: and the kings of the earth have committed fornication with her; And the merchants of the earth have been made rich by the power of her delicacies.

18:4 Et audivi aliam vocem de cælo, dicentem : Exite de illa populus meus : ut ne participes sitis delictorum ejus, et de plagis ejus non accipiatis.

18:4 And I heard another voice from heaven, saying: Go out from her, my people; that you be not partakers of her sins and that you receive not of her plagues.

18:5 Quoniam pervenerunt peccata ejus usque ad cælum, et recordatus est Dominus iniquitatum ejus.

18:5 For her sins have reached unto heaven: and the Lord hath remembered her iniquities.

18:6 Reddite illi sicut et ipsa reddidit vobis : et duplicate duplicia secundum opera ejus : in poculo, quo miscuit, miscete illi duplum.

18:6 Render to her as she also hath rendered to you: and double unto her double, according to her works. In the cup wherein she hath mingled, mingle ye double unto her.

18:7 Quantum glorificavit se, et in deliciis fuit, tantum date illi tormentum et luctum : quia in corde suo dicit : Sedeo regina : et vidua non sum, et luctum non videbo.

18:7 As much as she hath glorified herself and lived in delicacies, so much torment and sorrow give ye to her. Because she saith in her heart: I sit a queen and am no widow: and sorrow I shall not see.

18:8 Ideo in una die venient plagæ ejus, mors, et luctus, et fames, et igne comburetur : quia fortis est Deus, qui judicabit illam.

18:8 Therefore, shall her plagues come in one day, death and mourning and famine. And she shall be burnt with the fire: because God is strong, who shall judge her.

18:9 Et flebunt, et plangent se super illam reges terræ, qui cum illa fornicati sunt, et in deliciis vixerunt, cum viderint fumum incendii ejus :

18:9 And the kings of the earth, who have committed fornication and lived in delicacies with her, shall weep and bewail themselves over her, when they shall see the smoke of her burning:

18:10 longe stantes propter timorem tormentorum ejus, dicentes : Væ, væ civitas illa magna Babylon, civitas illa fortis : quoniam una hora venit judicium tuum.

18:10 Standing afar off for fear of her torments, saying: Alas! alas! that great city, Babylon, that mighty city: for in one hour is thy judgment come.

18:11 Et negotiatores terræ flebunt, et lugebunt super illam : quoniam merces eorum nemo emet amplius :

18:11 And the merchants of the earth shall weep and mourn over her: for no man shall buy their merchandise any more.

18:12 merces auri, et argenti, et lapidis pretiosi, et margaritæ, et byssi, et purpuræ, et serici, et cocci (et omne lignum thyinum, et omnia vasa eboris, et omnia vasa de lapide pretioso, et æramento, et ferro, et marmore,

18:12 Merchandise of gold and silver and precious stones: and of pearls and fine linen and purple and silk and scarlet: and all thyine wood: and all manner of vessels of ivory: and all manner of vessels of precious stone and of brass and of iron and of marble:

18:13 et cinnamomum) et odoramentorum, et unguenti, et thuris, et vini, et olei, et similæ, et tritici, et jumentorum, et ovium, et equorum, et rhedarum, et mancipiorum, et animarum hominum.

18:13 And cinnamon and odours and ointment and frankincense and wine and oil and fine flour and wheat and beasts and sheep and horses and chariots: and slaves and souls of men.

18:14 Et poma desiderii animæ tuæ discesserunt a te, et omnia pinguia et præclara perierunt a te, et amplius illa jam non invenient.

18:14 And the fruits of the desire of thy soul are departed from thee: and all fat and goodly things are perished from thee. And they shall find them no more at all.

18:15 Mercatores horum, qui divites facti sunt, ab ea longe stabunt propter timorem tormentorum ejus, flentes, ac lugentes,

18:15 The merchants of these things, who were made rich, shall stand afar off from her, for fear of her torments, weeping and mourning,

18:16 et dicentes : Væ, væ civitas illa magna, quæ amicta erat bysso, et purpura, et cocco, et deaurata erat auro, et lapide pretioso, et margaritis :

18:16 And saying: Alas! alas! that great city, which was clothed with fine linen and purple and scarlet and was gilt with gold and precious stones and pearls.

18:17 quoniam una hora destitutæ sunt tantæ divitiæ, et omnis gubernator, et omnis qui in lacum navigat, et nautæ, et qui in mari operantur, longe steterunt,

18:17 For in one hour are so great riches come to nought. And every shipmaster and all that sail into the lake, and mariners, and as many as work in the sea, stood afar off,

18:18 et clamaverunt videntes locum incendii ejus, dicentes : Quæ similis civitati huic magnæ ?

18:18 And cried, seeing the place of her burning, saying: What city is like to this great city?

18:19 et miserunt pulverem super capita sua, et clamaverunt flentes, et lugentes, dicentes : Væ, væ civitas illa magna, in qua divites facti sunt omnes, qui habebant naves in mari de pretiis ejus : quoniam una hora desolata est.

18:19 And they cast dust upon their heads and cried, weeping and mourning, saying: Alas! alas! that great city, wherein all were made rich, that had ships at sea, by reason of her prices. For, in one hour she is made desolate.

18:20 Exsulta super eam cælum, et sancti apostoli, et prophetæ : quoniam judicavit Deus judicium vestrum de illa.

18:20 Rejoice over her, thou heaven and ye holy apostles and prophets. For God hath judged your judgment on her.

18:21 Et sustulit unus angelus fortis lapidem quasi molarem magnum, et misit in mare, dicens : Hoc impetu mittetur Babylon civitas illa magna, et ultra jam non invenietur.

18:21 And a mighty angel took up a stone, as it were a great millstone, and cast it into the sea, saying: With such violence as this, shall Babylon, that great city, be thrown down and shall be found no more at all.

18:22 Et vox citharœdorum, et musicorum, et tibia canentium, et tuba non audietur in te amplius : et omnis artifex omnis artis non invenietur in te amplius : et vox molæ non audietur in te amplius :

18:22 And the voice of harpers and of musicians and of them that play on the pipe and on the trumpet shall no more be heard at all in thee: and no craftsman of any art whatsoever shall be found any more at all in thee: and the sound of the mill shall be heard no more at all in thee:

18:23 et lux lucernæ non lucebit in te amplius : et vox sponsi et sponsæ non audietur adhuc in te : quia mercatores tui erant principes terræ, quia in veneficiis tuis erraverunt omnes gentes.

18:23 And the light of the lamp shall shine no more at all in thee: and the voice of the bridegroom and the bride shall be heard no more at all in thee. For thy merchants were the great men of the earth: for all nations have been deceived by thy enchantments.

18:24 Et in ea sanguis prophetarum et sanctorum inventus est : et omnium qui interfecti sunt in terra.

18:24 And in her was found the blood of prophets and of saints and of all that were slain upon the earth.

Chapter 19

19:1 Post hæc audivi quasi vocem turbarum multarum in cælo dicentium : Alleluja : salus, et gloria, et virtus Deo nostro est :

19:1 After these things, I heard as it were the voice of much people in heaven, saying: Alleluia. Salvation and glory and power is to our God.

19:2 quia vera et justa judicia sunt ejus, qui judicavit de meretrice magna, quæ corrupit terram in prostitutione sua, et vindicavit sanguinem servorum suorum de manibus ejus.

19:2 For true and just are his judgments, who hath judged the great harlot which corrupted the earth with her fornication and hath revenged the blood of his servants, at her hands.

19:3 Et iterum dixerunt : Alleluja. Et fumus ejus ascendit in sæcula sæculorum.

19:3 And again they said: Alleluia. And her smoke ascendeth for ever and ever.

19:4 Et ceciderunt seniores viginti quatuor, et quatuor animalia, et adoraverunt Deum sedentem super thronum, dicentes : Amen : alleluja.

19:4 And the four and twenty ancients and the four living creatures fell down and adored God that sitteth upon the throne, saying: Amen. Alleluia.

19:5 Et vox de throno exivit, dicens : Laudem dicite Deo nostro omnes servi ejus : et qui timetis eum pusilli et magni.

19:5 And a voice came out from the throne, saying: Give praise to our God, all ye his servants: and you that fear him, little and great.

19:6 Et audivi quasi vocem turbæ magnæ, et sicut vocem aquarum multarum, et sicut vocem tonitruorum magnorum, dicentium : Alleluja : quoniam regnavit Dominus Deus noster omnipotens.

19:6 And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of great thunders, saying: Alleluia: for the Lord our God, the Almighty, hath reigned.

19:7 Gaudeamus, et exsultemus : et demus gloriam ei : quia venerunt nuptiæ Agni, et uxor ejus præparavit se.

19:7 Let us be glad and rejoice and give glory to him. For the marriage of the Lamb is come: and his wife hath prepared herself.

19:8 Et datum est illi ut cooperiat se byssino splendenti et candido. Byssinum enim justificationes sunt sanctorum.

19:8 And it is granted to her that she should clothe herself with fine linen, glittering and white. For the fine linen are the justifications of saints.

19:9 Et dixit mihi : Scribe : Beati qui ad cœnam nuptiarum Agni vocati sunt ; et dixit mihi : Hæc verba Dei vera sunt.

19:9 And he said to me: Write: Blessed are they that are called to the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith to me: These words of God are true.

19:10 Et cecidi ante pedes ejus, ut adorarem eum. Et dicit mihi : Vide ne feceris : conservus tuus sum, et fratrum tuorum habentium testimonium Jesu. Deum adora. Testimonium enim Jesu est spiritus prophetiæ.

19:10 And I fell down before his feet, to adore him. And he saith to me: See thou do it not. I am thy fellow servant and of thy brethren who have the testimony of Jesus. Adore God. For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.

19:11 Et vidi cælum apertum, et ecce equus albus, et qui sedebat super eum, vocabatur Fidelis, et Verax, et cum justitia judicat et pugnat.

19:11 And I saw heaven opened: and behold a white horse. And he that sat upon him was called faithful and true: and with justice doth he judge and fight.

19:12 Oculi autem ejus sicut flamma ignis, et in capite ejus diademata multa, habens nomen scriptum, quod nemo novit nisi ipse.

19:12 And his eyes were as a flame of fire: and on his head were many diadems. And he had a name written, which no man knoweth but himself.

19:13 Et vestitus erat veste aspersa sanguine : et vocatur nomen ejus : Verbum Dei.

19:13 And he was clothed with a garment sprinkled with blood. And his name is called: THE WORD OF GOD.

19:14 Et exercitus qui sunt in cælo, sequebantur eum in equis albis, vestiti byssino albo et mundo.

19:14 And the armies that are in heaven followed him on white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean.

19:15 Et de ore ejus procedit gladius ex utraque parte acutus, ut in ipso percutiat gentes. Et ipse reget eas in virga ferrea : et ipse calcat torcular vini furoris iræ Dei omnipotentis.

19:15 And out of his mouth proceedeth a sharp two-edged sword, that with it he may strike the nations. And he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness of the wrath of God the Almighty.

19:16 Et habet in vestimento et in femore suo scriptum : Rex regum et Dominus dominantium.

19:16 And he hath on his garment and on his thigh written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.

19:17 Et vidi unum angelum stantem in sole, et clamavit voce magna, dicens omnibus avibus, quæ volabant per medium cæli : Venite, et congregamini ad cœnam magnam Dei :

19:17 And I saw an angel standing in the sun: and he cried with a loud voice, saying to all the birds that did fly through the midst of heaven: Come, gather yourselves together to the great supper of God:

19:18 ut manducetis carnes regum, et carnes tribunorum, et carnes fortium, et carnes equorum, et sedentium in ipsis, et carnes omnium liberorum, et servorum, et pusillorum et magnorum.

19:18 That you may eat the flesh of kings and the flesh of tribunes and the flesh of mighty men and the flesh of horses and of them that sit on them: and the flesh of all freemen and bondmen and of little and of great.

19:19 Et vidi bestiam, et reges terræ, et exercitus eorum congregatos ad faciendum prælium cum illo, qui sedebat in equo, et cum exercitu ejus.

19:19 And I saw the beast and the kings of the earth and their armies, gathered together to make war with him that sat upon the horse and with his army.

19:20 Et apprehensa est bestia, et cum ea pseudopropheta : qui fecit signa coram ipso, quibus seduxit eos, qui acceperunt caracterem bestiæ, et qui adoraverunt imaginem ejus. Vivi missi sunt hi duo in stagnum ignis ardentis sulphure :

19:20 And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet who wrought signs before him, wherewith he seduced them who received the character of the beast and who adored his image. These two were cast alive into the pool of fire burning with brimstone.

19:21 et ceteri occisi sunt in gladio sedentis super equum, qui procedit de ore ipsius : et omnes aves saturatæ sunt carnibus eorum.

19:21 And the rest were slain by the sword of him that sitteth upon the horse, which proceedeth out of his mouth: and all the birds were filled with their flesh.

Chapter 20

20:1 Et vidi angelum descendentem de cælo, habentem clavem abyssi, et catenam magnam in manu sua.

20:1 And I saw an angel coming down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand.

20:2 Et apprehendit draconem, serpentem antiquum, qui est diabolus, et Satanas, et ligavit eum per annos mille :

20:2 And he laid hold on the dragon, the old serpent, which is the devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years.

20:3 et misit eum in abyssum, et clausit, et signavit super illum ut non seducat amplius gentes, donec consummentur mille anni : et post hæc oportet illum solvi modico tempore.

20:3 And he cast him into the bottomless pit and shut him up and set a seal upon him, that he should no more seduce the nations till the thousand years be finished. And after that, he must be loosed a little time.

20:4 Et vidi sedes, et sederunt super eas, et judicium datum est illis : et animas decollatorum propter testimonium Jesu, et propter verbum Dei, et qui non adoraverunt bestiam, neque imaginem ejus, nec acceperunt caracterem ejus in frontibus, aut in manibus suis, et vixerunt, et regnaverunt cum Christo mille annis.

20:4 And I saw seats. And they sat upon them: and judgment was given unto them. And the souls of them that were beheaded for the testimony of Jesus and for the word of God and who had not adored the beast nor his image nor received his character on their foreheads or in their hands. And they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.

20:5 Ceteri mortuorum non vixerunt, donec consummentur mille anni. Hæc est resurrectio prima.

20:5 The rest of the dead lived not, till the thousand years were finished. This is the first resurrection.

20:6 Beatus, et sanctus, qui habet partem in resurrectione prima : in his secunda mors non habet potestatem : sed erunt sacerdotes Dei et Christi, et regnabunt cum illo mille annis.

20:6 Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection. In these the second death hath no power. But they shall be priests of God and of Christ: and shall reign with him a thousand years.

20:7 Et cum consummati fuerint mille anni, solvetur Satanas de carcere suo, et exibit, et seducet gentes, quæ sunt super quatuor angulos terræ, Gog, et Magog, et congregabit eos in prælium, quorum numerus est sicut arena maris.

20:7 And when the thousand years shall be finished, Satan shall be loosed out of his prison and shall go forth and seduce the nations which are over the four quarters of the earth, Gog and Magog: and shall gather them together to battle, the number of whom is as the sand of the sea.

20:8 Et ascenderunt super latitudinem terræ, et circuierunt castra sanctorum, et civitatem dilectam.

20:8 And they came upon the breadth of the earth and encompassed the camp of the saints and the beloved city.

20:9 Et descendit ignis a Deo de cælo, et devoravit eos : et diabolus, qui seducebat eos, missus est in stagnum ignis, et sulphuris, ubi et bestia

20:9 And there came down fire from God out of heaven and devoured them: and the devil, who seduced them, was cast into the pool of fire and brimstone, where both the beast

20:10 et pseudopropheta cruciabuntur die ac nocte in sæcula sæculorum.

20:10 And the false prophet shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever.

20:11 Et vidi thronum magnum candidum, et sedentem super eum, a cujus conspectu fugit terra, et cælum, et locus non est inventus eis.

20:11 And I saw a great white throne and one sitting upon it, from whose face the earth and heaven fled away: and there was no place found for them

20:12 Et vidi mortuos, magnos et pusillos, stantes in conspectu throni, et libri aperti sunt : et alius liber apertus est, qui est vitæ : et judicati sunt mortui ex his, quæ scripta erant in libris, secundum opera ipsorum :

20:12 And I saw the dead, great and small, standing in the presence of the throne. And the books were opened: and another book was opened, which was the book of life. And the dead were judged by those things which were written in the books, according to their works.

20:13 et dedit mare mortuos, qui in eo erant : et mors et infernus dederunt mortuos suos, qui in ipsis erant : et judicatum est de singulis secundum opera ipsorum.

20:13 And the sea gave up the dead that were in it: and death and hell gave up their dead that were in them. And they were judged, every one according to their works.

20:14 Et infernus et mors missi sunt in stagnum ignis. Hæc est mors secunda.

20:14 And hell and death were cast into the pool of fire. This is the second death.

20:15 Et qui non inventus est in libro vitæ scriptus, missus est in stagnum ignis.

20:15 And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the pool of fire.

Chapter 21

21:1 Et vidi cælum novum et terram novam. Primum enim cælum, et prima terra abiit, et mare jam non est.

21:1 I saw a new heaven and a new earth. For the first heaven and the first earth was gone: and the sea is now no more.

21:2 Et ego Joannes vidi sanctam civitatem Jerusalem novam descendentem de cælo a Deo, paratam sicut sponsam ornatam viro suo.

21:2 And I, John, saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.

21:3 Et audivi vocem magnam de throno dicentem : Ecce tabernaculum Dei cum hominibus, et habitabit cum eis. Et ipsi populus ejus erunt, et ipse Deus cum eis erit eorum Deus :

21:3 And I heard a great voice from the throne, saying: Behold the tabernacle of God with men: and he will dwell with them. And they shall be his people: and God himself with them shall be their God.

21:4 et absterget Deus omnem lacrimam ab oculis eorum : et mors ultra non erit, neque luctus, neque clamor, neque dolor erit ultra, quia prima abierunt.

21:4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes: and death shall be no more. Nor mourning, nor crying, nor sorrow shall be any more, for the former things are passed away.

21:5 Et dixit qui sedebat in throno : Ecce nova facio omnia. Et dixit mihi : Scribe, quia hæc verba fidelissima sunt, et vera.

21:5 And he that sat on the throne, said: Behold, I make all things new. And he said to me: Write. For these words are most faithful and true.

21:6 Et dixit mihi : Factum est : ego sum alpha et omega, initium et finis. Ego sitienti dabo de fonte aquæ vitæ, gratis.

21:6 And he said to me: It is done. I am Alpha and Omega: the Beginning and the End. To him that thirsteth, I will give of the fountain of the water of life, freely.

21:7 Qui vicerit, possidebit hæc : et ero illi Deus, et ille erit mihi filius.

21:7 He that shall overcome shall possess these things. And I will be his God: and he shall be my son.

21:8 Timidis autem, et incredulis, et execratis, et homicidis, et fornicatoribus, et veneficis, et idolatris, et omnibus mendacibus, pars illorum erit in stagno ardenti igne et sulphure : quod est mors secunda.

21:8 But the fearful and unbelieving and the abominable and murderers and whoremongers and sorcerers and idolaters and all liars, they shall have their portion in the pool burning with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.

21:9 Et venit unus de septem angelis habentibus phialas plenas septem plagis novissimis, et locutus est mecum, dicens : Veni, et ostendam tibi sponsam, uxorem Agni.

21:9 And there came one of the seven angels, who had the vials full of the seven last plagues, and spoke with me, saying: Come and I will shew thee the bride, the wife of the Lamb.

21:10 Et sustulit me in spiritu in montem magnum et altum, et ostendit mihi civitatem sanctam Jerusalem descendentem de cælo a Deo,

21:10 And he took me up in spirit to a great and high mountain: and he shewed me the holy city Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God,

21:11 habentem claritatem Dei : et lumen ejus simile lapidi pretioso tamquam lapidi jaspidis, sicut crystallum.

21:11 Having the glory of God, and the light thereof was like to a precious stone, as to the jasper stone even as crystal.

21:12 Et habebat murum magnum, et altum, habentem portas duodecim : et in portis angelos duodecim, et nomina inscripta, quæ sunt nomina duodecim tribuum filiorum Israël :

21:12 And it had a wall great and high, having twelve gates, and in the gates twelve angels, and names written thereon, which are the names of the twelve tribes of the children of Israel.

21:13 ab oriente portæ tres, et ab aquilone portæ tres, et ab austro portæ tres, et ab occasu portæ tres.

21:13 On the east, three gates: and on the north, three gates: and on the south, three gates: and on the west, three gates.

21:14 Et murus civitatis habens fundamenta duodecim, et in ipsis duodecim nomina duodecim apostolorum Agni.

21:14 And the wall of the city had twelve foundations: And in them, the twelve names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb,

21:15 Et qui loquebatur mecum, habebat mensuram arundineam auream, ut metiretur civitatem, et portas ejus, et murum.

21:15 And he that spoke with me had a measure of a reed of gold, to measure the city and the gates thereof and the wall.

21:16 Et civitas in quadro posita est, et longitudo ejus tanta est quanta et latitudo : et mensus est civitatem de arundine aurea per stadia duodecim millia : et longitudo, et altitudo, et latitudo ejus æqualia sunt.

21:16 And the city lieth in a four-square: and the length thereof is as great as the breadth. And he measured the city with the golden reed for twelve thousand furlongs: and the length and the height and the breadth thereof are equal.

21:17 Et mensus est murum ejus centum quadraginta quatuor cubitorum, mensura hominis, quæ est angeli.

21:17 And he measured the wall thereof an hundred forty-four cubits, the measure of a man, which is of an angel.

21:18 Et erat structura muri ejus ex lapide jaspide : ipsa vero civitas aurum mundum simile vitro mundo.

21:18 And the building of the wall thereof was of jasper stone: but the city itself pure gold like to clear glass.

21:19 Et fundamenta muri civitatis omni lapide pretioso ornata. Fundamentum primum, jaspis : secundum, sapphirus : tertium, calcedonius : quartum, smaragdus :

21:19 And the foundations of the wall of the city were adorned with all manner of precious stones. The first foundation was jasper: the second, sapphire: the third; a chalcedony: the fourth, an emerald:

21:20 quintum, sardonyx : sextum, sardius : septimum, chrysolithus : octavum, beryllus : nonum, topazius : decimum, chrysoprasus : undecimum, hyacinthus : duodecimum, amethystus.

21:20 The fifth, sardonyx: the sixth, sardius: the seventh, chrysolite: the eighth, beryl: the ninth, a topaz: the tenth, a chrysoprasus: the eleventh, a jacinth: the twelfth, an amethyst.

21:21 Et duodecim portæ, duodecim margaritæ sunt, per singulas : et singulæ portæ erant ex singulis margaritis : et platea civitatis aurum mundum, tamquam vitrum perlucidum.

21:21 And the twelve gates are twelve pearls, one to each: and every several gate was of one several pearl. And the street of the city was pure gold, as it were, transparent glass.

21:22 Et templum non vidi in ea : Dominus enim Deus omnipotens templum illius est, et Agnus.

21:22 And I saw no temple therein. For the Lord God Almighty is the temple thereof, and the Lamb.

21:23 Et civitas non eget sole neque luna ut luceant in ea, nam claritas Dei illuminavit eam, et lucerna ejus est Agnus.

21:23 And the city hath no need of the sun, nor of the moon, to shine in it. For the glory of God hath enlightened it: and the Lamb is the lamp thereof.

21:24 Et ambulabunt gentes in lumine ejus : et reges terræ afferent gloriam suam et honorem in illam.

21:24 And the nations shall walk in the light of it: and the kings of the earth shall bring their glory and honour into it.

21:25 Et portæ ejus non claudentur per diem : nox enim non erit illic.

21:25 And the gates thereof shall not be shut by day: for there shall be no night there.

21:26 Et afferent gloriam et honorem gentium in illam.

21:26 And they shall bring the glory and honour of the nations into it.

21:27 Non intrabit in eam aliquod coinquinatum, aut abominationem faciens et mendacium, nisi qui scripti sunt in libro vitæ Agni.

21:27 There shall not enter into it any thing defiled or that worketh abomination or maketh a lie: but they that are written in the book of life of the Lamb.

Chapter 22

22:1 Et ostendit mihi fluvium aquæ vitæ, splendidum tamquam crystallum, procedentem de sede Dei et Agni.

22:1 And he shewed me a river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding from the throne of God and of the Lamb.

22:2 In medio plateæ ejus, et ex utraque parte fluminis, lignum vitæ, afferens fructus duodecim per menses singulos, reddens fructum suum et folia ligni ad sanitatem gentium.

22:2 In the midst of the street thereof, and on both sides of the river, was the tree of life, bearing twelve fruits, yielding its fruits every month: the leaves of the tree for the healing of the nations.

22:3 Et omne maledictum non erit amplius : sed sedes Dei et Agni in illa erunt, et servi ejus servient illi.

22:3 And there shall be no curse any more: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it. And his servants shall serve him.

22:4 Et videbunt faciem ejus : et nomen ejus in frontibus eorum.

22:4 And they shall see his face: and his name shall be on their foreheads.

22:5 Et nox ultra non erit : et non egebunt lumine lucernæ, neque lumine solis, quoniam Dominus Deus illuminabit illos, et regnabunt in sæcula sæculorum.

22:5 And night shall be no more. And they shall not need the light of the lamp, nor the light of the sun, because the Lord God shall enlighten then. And they shall reign for ever and ever.

22:6 Et dixit mihi : Hæc verba fidelissima sunt, et vera. Et Dominus Deus spirituum prophetarum misit angelum suum ostendere servis suis quæ oportet fieri cito.

22:6 And he said to me: These words are most faithful and true. And the Lord God of the spirits of the prophets sent his angel to shew his servant the things which must be done shortly.

22:7 Et ecce venio velociter. Beatus, qui custodit verba prophetiæ libri hujus.

22:7 And: Behold I come quickly. Blessed is he that keepeth the words of the prophecy of this book.

22:8 Et ego Joannes, qui audivi, et vidi hæc. Et postquam audissem, et vidissem, cecidi ut adorarem ante pedes angeli, qui mihi hæc ostendebat :

22:8 And I, John, who have heard and seen these things. And, after I had heard and seen, I fell down to adore before the feet of the angel who shewed me the things.

22:9 et dixit mihi : Vide ne feceris : conservus enim tuus sum, et fratrum tuorum prophetarum, et eorum qui servant verba prophetiæ libri hujus : Deum adora.

22:9 And he said to me: See thou do it not. For I am thy fellow servant, and of thy brethren the prophets and of them that keep the words of the prophecy of this book. Adore God.

22:10 Et dicit mihi : Ne signaveris verba prophetiæ libri hujus : tempus enim prope est.

22:10 And he saith to me: Seal not the words of the prophecy of this book. For the time is at hand.

22:11 Qui nocet, noceat adhuc : et qui in sordibus est, sordescat adhuc : et qui justus est, justificetur adhuc : et sanctus, sanctificetur adhuc.

22:11 He that hurteth, let him hurt still: and he that is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is just, let him be justified still: and he that is holy, let him be sanctified still.

22:12 Ecce venio cito, et merces mea mecum est, reddere unicuique secundum opera sua.

22:12 Behold, I come quickly: and my reward is with me, to render to every, man according to his works.

22:13 Ego sum alpha et omega, primus et novissimus, principium et finis.

22:13 I am Alpha and Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.

22:14 Beati, qui lavant stolas suas in sanguine Agni : ut sit potestas eorum in ligno vitæ, et per portas intrent in civitatem.

22:14 Blessed are they that wash their robes in the blood of the Lamb: that they may have a right to the tree of life and may enter in by the gates into the city.

22:15 Foris canes, et venefici, et impudici, et homicidæ, et idolis servientes, et omnis qui amat et facit mendacium.

22:15 Without are dogs and sorcerers and unchaste and murderers and servers of idols and every one that loveth and maketh a lie.

22:16 Ego Jesus misi angelum meum testificari vobis hæc in ecclesiis. Ego sum radix, et genus David, stella splendida et matutina.

22:16 I, Jesus, have sent my angel, to testify to you these things in the churches. I am the root and stock of David, the bright and morning star.

22:17 Et spiritus, et sponsa dicunt : Veni. Et qui audit, dicat : Veni. Et qui sitit, veniat : et qui vult, accipiat aquam vitæ, gratis.

22:17 And the spirit and the bride say: Come. And he that heareth, let him say: Come. And he that thirsteth, let him come. And he that will, let him take the water of life, freely.

22:18 Contestor enim omni audienti verba prophetiæ libri hujus : si quis apposuerit ad hæc, apponet Deus super illum plagas scriptas in libro isto.

22:18 For I testify to every one that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book: If any man shall add to these things, God shall add unto him the plagues written in this book.

22:19 Et si quis diminuerit de verbis libri prophetiæ hujus, auferet Deus partem ejus de libro vitæ, et de civitate sancta, et de his quæ scripta sunt in libro isto :

22:19 And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from these things that are written in this book.

22:20 dicit qui testimonium perhibet istorum. Etiam venio cito : amen. Veni, Domine Jesu.

22:20 He that giveth testimony of these things, saith: Surely, I come quickly: Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.

22:21 Gratia Domini nostri Jesu Christi cum omnibus vobis. Amen.

22:21 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.

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1. Genesis
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50

2. Exodus
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40

3. Leviticus
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27

4. Numbers
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36

5. Deuteronomy
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34

6. Joshua
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

7. Judges
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

8. Ruth
1 2 3 4

9. I Samuel
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

10. II Samuel
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

11. I Kings
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22

12. II Kings
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

13. I Chronicles
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

14. II Chronicles
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36

15. Ezra
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

16. Nehemiah
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

17. Tobit
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

18. Judith
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

19. Esther
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

20. Job
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42

21. Psalms
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150

22. Proverbs
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

23. Ecclesiastes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

24. Song of Solomon
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

25. Wisdom
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

26. Sirach
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51

27. Isaiah
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66

28. Jeremiah
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52

29. Lamentations
1 2 3 4 5

30. Baruch
1 2 3 4 5 6

31. Ezekiel
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48

32. Daniel
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

33. Hosea
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

34. Joel
1 2 3

35. Amos
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

36. Obadiah
1

37. Jonah
1 2 3 4

38. Micah
1 2 3 4 5 6 7

39. Nahum
1 2 3

40. Habakkuk
1 2 3

41. Zephaniah
1 2 3

42. Haggai
1 2

43. Zechariah
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

44. Malachi
1 2 3 4

45. I Maccabees
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

46. II Maccabees
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

47. Matthew
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

48. Mark
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

49. Luke
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

50. John
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

51. Acts
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

52. Romans
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

53. I Corinthians
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

54. II Corinthians
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

55. Galatians
1 2 3 4 5 6

56. Ephesians
1 2 3 4 5 6

57. Philippians
1 2 3 4

58. Colossians
1 2 3 4

59. I Thessalonians
1 2 3 4 5

60. II Thessalonians
1 2 3

61. I Timothy
1 2 3 4 5 6

62. II Timothy
1 2 3 4

63. Titus
1 2 3

64. Philemon
1

65. Hebrews
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

66. James
1 2 3 4 5

67. I Peter
1 2 3 4 5

68. II Peter
1 2 3

69. I John
1 2 3 4 5

70. II John
1

71. III John
1

72. Jude
1

73. Revelation of John
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22

74. Prayer of Manasses
1

75. I Esdras
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

76. II Esdras
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

77. Additional Psalm
1

78. Laodiceans
1